bentwater life - april 2013

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It’s the 20th Anniversary of the BENTWATER LADIES ORGANIZATION!

Meet the Presidents: L to R: First Row: Pat Waycaster-2005, Margo Crook-2006, Pat Dinhoble-2011, Lynne Keener-2013, Jill Cambern-2012, Debby Capps-President Elect

Second Row: Guyann Sears-2001, Joan Castleberry-2002, Charlie Hampton-1998, Charlsie Rogge-2009, Marilyn Colbert-2003, Charlotte Heathcott-2008, Sheri Benton-2010, Bobbie Collins-1997, Beth Witt-2007, Sharon Corzine-1993-1994

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President Melanie GonzalesVice President Terry BowieSecretary/Treasurer David Regenbaum

Gene ColbertJohn JosephPat WaycasterBruce SellersJeff Boies

General ManagerDawn M. Cleboski

OperationsVan Smith

AdministrationValerie OverbeckMartha Sullivan

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Entrance Department Robert Yetter

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Editor’s Notes: Please note the following corrections to the March 2013 issue of Bentwater Life:

Page 28 – UNITED WAY - The photograph (middle) of Jim Linse, 2013 MCUW Leadership Committee member, was incorrectly identified.

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It’s not uncommon for Bentwater resi-dents to offer acts of kindness to their neighbors: we pull in each others’ trash cans, keep an eye on our neighbors’ homes while they are on vacation and simply smile and wave as they pass by.

While we try to be good neighbors, we may be falling short in one area.

Pet owners often say their pets are just like children. So, here’s a question to ponder:

Did you, or have you, ever allowed your children to yell loudly and continuously outside, day after day? The answer is most likely “no”. So let’s remember, even if we can somehow “tune-out” our dogs when they continuously bark, our neigh-bors probably cannot.

In May, 2012, Bentwater POA Board of Trustees adopted the following policy to

address the issue of stray dogs and dog barking in Bentwater.

Please review the policy and keep in mind, it was put into place just to help us ensure we are doing all we can to be good neigh-bors and to help keep man’s best friend from becoming a nuisance. After all, we love our pets; we just need to make sure they are showing love to our neighbors.

ANIMAL CONTROL POLICY No owner shall permit any dog, cat or other domestic pet under his ownership or control to be left unattended outside such owner’s lot or allow such animal to engage in loud howling or barking, crying or whining or to conduct itself in such a manner so as to disturb the comfort and repose of any person inside the subdivision. Such pets must be housed inside the residence during the period of time the owner or person responsible for such pet is absent.

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friendsAntiqueBentwater residents Debra and Tom Riley celebrated their thir-tieth wedding anniversary in the Privee room on a recent West-ern European cruise. Joining them in celebrating were Linda and John Prince, and Mary and Charles Peterson.

Privee is a small, intimate dining room found on Oceania Cruises' Marina. It has one large table seating no more than 10 guests. The room is glamorously decorated with Ferrari Red carpeting, oversized white baby crocodile throne chairs, ornate Baroque millwork, and flanked by backlit onyx-clad walls. It certainly doesn't look like any of the other dining venues on other cruise ships. At the center of the room is a custom-made white marble table, inset with a red marble accent. The room is illuminated by a white Venini glass chandelier. The Privee is on the rear of the ship with floor to ceiling ocean views.

Privee has a seven-course gourmet dinner and a staff of 15 people. The Riley’s met with Marina's Executive Chef beforehand to discuss the menu for their event. They chose an Italian theme for the dinner. The cruise line also provided a Mille Feuille Crêpe cake appropriately decorated for the occasion. A beautiful sunset provided the finishing touches for a memorable occasion.

Love is in the Air… and on the Sea

Mary Peterson, Tom Riley, John Prince, Linda Prince, Debra Riley and Charles Peterson

Anniversary Cruise

Antique Friends recently had a fascinating visit to Fernland Historical Park in Montgom-ery arranged by Donna Shepherd.

We were met by the handsome

and most knowledgeable Jack Shepherd, (Donna’s husband’s uncle), who has been curator at Fernland for more than three years. Jack and his wife, Susan, have been involved in moving and restoring the log cabins and old houses in conjunction with the original owners, Carroll and Mae Tharp. The Tharps had collected houses and antiques over a 50 year period and put them on their property of 70 acres off Honea-Egypt Road. The Tharps donated it all to Sam Houston State University in Huntsville. When SHSU decided it only wanted one cabin, administrators made a deal with the City of Montgomery that

if the city would move that one cabin to Huntsville they would give Montgomery all the others, and the rest is history!

Our tour started at the Arnold-Simon-ton House, built in 1845. This is the oldest house in the city of Montgomery and on the National Register of Historic Places. The house had no kitchen, no bathroom and no closets and was con-sidered a mansion.

The Hulon House was our next stop. This is an example of a Civil War-era plantation house with a typical Texas dog-trot floor plan. The house is beauti-fully furnished with items from the Civil War and Reconstruction Era.

Two cabins, one the Jardine family built in 1830, and the other built by the Crane family in 1867, certainly took you back in time and helped you visualize the hardships and trials these families must have faced every day. The cabins

were furnished with authentic antiques and furniture, and Mr. Shepherd had some interesting stories to go along with different items. As some of you may know, the Shepherds once had an antique business at the corner of Hwy. 105 and Hwy. 149; He has a vast knowl-edge of antiques and history.

Memory Park is located to one side of the buildings and is beautifully land-scaped with flowers, greenery, a waterfall, statues and a handprint wall. This was a nice surprise as most of us didn't know it was there.

We stopped close by to have lunch at Ransom's and then shopped at some of our favorite spots like the Garrett House and Hotsie-Totsie Boutique.

This day we learned history plays such an important part in our lives and that our connective link is through our stories of the past and present.

The bell tower and caldron.

Waterfall in Memory Park

Wyvonne, Jack and Carolyn on a swing at the Hulon House

Jack Shepherd by the steps of the Jardine Cabin

Full view of the Arnold-Simonton House

Dining room table set up in the Hulon House

Wyvonne Womack, Jack Shepherd & Donna Shepherd by the Crane Cabin

Donna at the butter churn, Carolyn on a bed-side stool and Wyvonne on the rope bed inside the Jardine Cabin.

Donna & Jack Shep-herd at the Arnold-Simonton House

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Bentwater resident Annette Young discovered a love for painting as an adult, but often draws from childhood memories to bring a piece of canvas to life.Young’s formal art training began with Esther Cheat-man's Studio in the Heights of Houston. She furthered the development of painting in oils and water colors at Lone Star College, Sam Houston State University, Judy Crowe Studio in Tomball, Texas, and various watercolor studios in the Cham-pion Forrest Area of Houston.

“Some of the principles of art such as unity, balance, rhythm and proportion, combined with the elements of art, such as space, color, shape, and value were the most important lessons in my first oil painting class. I have always tried to apply this information in creation of my art. Throughout the years I experienced phases of different techniques in different mediums from oil paintings to watercolor

paintings, applying washes and negative space,” said Young.

Young enjoys giving her paintings to organizations for fundraisers, such as the Parents as Teachers Program of Schul-enburg, Texas, and St. Mary's Annual Bazaar. “The money raised through my paintings really sets the bar that an

Annette Young

individual not only is contributing for a worthy cause but appreciates my work,” said Young. “My most cherished accom-plishment is to communicate what I have learned to several of the lady residents here in Bentwater.”

Young is currently a member of the Bren-ham Art League.

Windmill of the Past, a water color painting

Geese Decoys, an oil painting Annie’s Rooster, an oil paint-ing based on a childhood story about Young’s mother

Annette Young, one of the amazing Artists of Bentwater

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What a swing! Alton Fisher enjoys a morning game of golf.

The Fitness Center spinning class is very popular. Benthaven Island resident Julie Rodriquez with Gloria Flores and Las Vegas resident Manny Fanella, house guest of Katrina Ortale, at the spinning wheels.


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Spring has sprung! What beautiful landscaping in our community. THIS IS THE LIFE!OF BENTWATER

The BCA is once again providing data on its website (www.bentwatercivic.com) that will help you evaluate your 2013 prop-erty taxes. No matter what your ability to pay property taxes may be, it makes no sense that anyone should pay more than is fair and right. Each of us will receive our Property Appraisal Value – which is used to determine the property taxes we pay – from the Montgomery County Appraisal District (MCAD) in early May. The question will be: Is the value fair and right, and if not, should I appeal the value to the MCAD?

We all have our own stories regarding our dealings with the MCAD, both good and bad. We may not like and/or agree with the appraisal process used by the MCAD, but we’re not likely to change it and we need to be armed with data that will allow us to work within their process. The process used by MCAD to determine appraisal values is based on the same concepts used every day in real estate to establish fair market value. The MCAD compares your property against recent home sales (“comps”) in Bentwater and makes appropriate adjustments to establish what should be the fair market value (referred to as Appraisal Value) of your property. The concept is a good one, but it can be flawed by the fact that the MCAD has divided Bentwater into 65 separate, distinguishable “neighborhoods” or real estate markets. This often leads to difficulties in the selec-

tion of comps in a given neighborhood, such as not enough comps and/or comps that are not recent and/or comps that are not appropriate. This unfortunately can lead to inappropriate and overinflated appraisal values. You may even find that you and your neighbor have substantially different appraisals as a result of being in different neighborhoods.

The BCA attempts to arm you with the information needed to work within the MCAD appraisal process. For each of the neighborhoods in Bentwater, we provide the proposed 2013 Appraisals for all homes, along with any resales (comps) in the last three years. With this data in hand, you can first decide if your appraisal stands-out versus other appraisals in your neighborhood.

The BCA will be holding a Tax Seminar on April 30 at 7 p.m. at the Yacht Club to discuss these and other ideas that should help you tackle your taxes. One last piece of advice: You may find that MCAD has determined to keep your appraisal at the same value as last year. Don’t be too satisfied; the value still may not be fair for what’s going on in the neighborhood. Always approach your appraisal as being too high and satisfy yourself that it is fair. Go to the BCA website and find out what’s going on in your neighborhood.

Tax Seminar, April 30, 7 p.m. at Yacht Club

BCA Bentwater Civic Association

Tackles Property TaxesBCA members Jeff Fortezzo, Tony Zoellner and Dennis Witt tackle taxes

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Sales Office Fountain The west side of the Main Entrance The Estates of Bentwater

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BLOBentwaterLadies Organization

A recent BLO luncheon featured a style show with fashions provided by Hotsie Totsie of Montgomery, owned by Bentwater residents Cathy Wilson and Selinda Simpson. The clothes and acces-sories were modeled by many of BLO’s past presidents. BLO is celebrating its 20th year in Bentwater! What a treat to mark this anniversary with so many of the ladies who worked hard to make the BLO successful, and we are all very grate-ful for their contribution.

Many exciting events are on the horizon:

On April 8, BLO will be treated to a delicious food demonstration by Fortino Godinez of Hubbell and Hudson. Don’t miss it! If you are new to Bentwater you may join us with a special reserved seat. Just call Anne Davis at 713-826-0509 or Carla Cook at 936-597-9238. As chairs of the Newcomers committee they are

eager to meet you and acquaint you with our organization. Membership in the BLO is a great way to meet new people.

BLO recently celebrated with a Go Tex-an theme luncheon. Ladies wore western wear while enjoying a program of western dancing by Laura Balmaceda of Affinity Ballroom in The Woodlands.

Looking ahead, the Businesswomen of Bentwater luncheon will be May 14 fea-turing Susan Fruit, author and interior decorator. This is one of the favorite luncheons of the year as Bentwater ladies who own businesses have the opportunity to share information about their products and services. If you are a businesswoman of Bentwater and would like your busi-ness to sponsor a table please e-mail Debby Capps at [email protected].

BLO activities are always in full swing.

-The Art to Lunch group viewed the Pra-do exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston and then dined at Phillipe on Post Oak.

-The dining groups: Casual Dining-in, Casual Dining-out and Gourmet are get-ting together.

-Plans are now being made for the BLO annual gambling and golf bus trip to L’Auberge du Lac Casino in Lake Charles, LA. The trip is scheduled for October 23 and 24. It may seem like a long way off, but reservations are already being taken at the BLO luncheons or by e-mailing Ann Pittman at [email protected] or Annette Young at [email protected]. It is a fun event with the ladies playing bingo on the bus from Bentwater to Louisiana and back again. Upon arrival, some of the ladies enjoy a game of golf while the rest just hit the casino.

20th Anniversary Event Honors Past Presidents

Nancy Gilpin and Karen Ehlert

Seated: L to R: Ginny Russ, Gail Keasler, Biddy ScharnbergStanding: L to R: Sandy Irwin and Aimee Koch

Sharon Corzine, Bobbie Collins, Pat Waycaster Judy Allen, Barbara Mildren, Barbara Bowie

Marilyn Parker and Linda Miller Nancy Sappenfield and Susan Kove L to R: Seated: Debby Putnam and Anna ContrerasStanding: Vicky Duoto and Ruth Young

Carolyn Russell, Alice Fisher, Selinda SimpsonRae Jean Young, Claudia Riedlinger, Thelma Miller

Patsy Dillard, Ann Davis, Linda Pierce Linda Prince and Mel Milburn Liz Jones and Faye Schlemme


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Music to make you smile and laugh – A Bentwater Tradition

Bentwater City Limits lit up the Yacht Club three amazing nights in a row, per-forming hit songs of the 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's and even a few fun 80's tunes! The group of 40 beautiful Bentwater voices took the crowd from Big Band to Rock and Roll, to the Beach Boys and the Bea-tles. Residents had so much fun, several got up to dance the night away. The songs brought back fun memories for many in the crowd, creating laughter at the tables. The live band concert was designed to give Bentwater residents a wonderful evening

of food and fellowship and to raise money for The American Cancer Society.

Many residents commented on the amaz-ing job done by the director, the very tal-ented Keith Ann Gearn.

If you are interested in becoming a part of the Bentwater City Limits Singers, or want more information, contact Keith Ann by email at [email protected].

SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUNDBentwaterfor Bentwater Employees and their Families

The Bentwater Scholarship Endowment Fund, established with a generous $100,000 anonymous seed donation, is for the ben-efit of Bentwater employees and/or dependents established with Sam Houston State University (SHSU) and Lone Star College System (LSCS) on behalf of Bentwater Property Owners.

Apply through:www.Shsu.edu and click on MY SAM - on the student tab, under financial aid, select ScholarX.

Note that you are applying for a Bentwater scholarship.

Additional donations may be made at any time:o Checks made to SHSU; memo line

“Bentwater Scholarship”o Mail to:Sam Houston State UniversityP.O. Box 2537Huntsville, Texas 77341-2537

The Texas Forest Service is reporting a loss of nearly a half billion trees due to the drought that started in 2011. Unfortu-nately Bentwater residents are seeing first hand the effects of the drought on what used to be green in our community. The POA is currently working to remove the dead trees from the common areas.

The POA is doing what it can to identify dead trees on property owner sites as well, so we can notify the residents. We ask that homeowners be patient throughout this process and lend a hand if possible. If you spot a dead tree that may be dangerous to others, please let us know the location.

There are several ways to check your trees for drought symptoms, according to the Texas Forest Service. The tips of leaves will brown or burn, and whole leaves will brown but not fall off the tree. That’s a bad sign during the summer months.

You can also check the small twigs at the end of branches. As much as 20 percent

Dead TreesHelp Us Keep Bentwater Beautiful

of a tree’s “food” is manufactured in these twigs. Pull one off and scratch it. If there’s a green layer beneath the exterior, the tree is alive even if its leaves are brown.

If there’s not a green layer, check twigs higher up. If they are not green, chances are the tree is dead.

The only way to save dying trees is to water them. Sprinkler systems generally only wet the top inch or two of lawns, but trees need water to reach 6 to 8 inches below ground.

A good test of this is to try sticking a screwdriver into the ground. If it will penetrate 6 inches deep the trees are probably getting enough water. If it will not, they’re probably not getting the water they need.

For more information on how to deter-mine if your tree is dead or alive, visit the Texas Forest Service website at texasfor-estservice.tamu.edu.

Deb and Wayne Austin with Pat and Bill Waycaster enjoying the gala Patti McGraw, Lew and Faye Powell with her twin, Eva Sewell

One talented group!

Beckie and Harv Davis, big supporters of Bentwater City Limits, enjoying their evening

Charlie and Ben Hampton with Peggy Miller of the Conroe Courier

Caroline La Vois, Diana Henigan, Kaye Stripling and Lucy Simonton

The amazing and talented Bentwater City Limits Direc-tor, Keith Ann Gearn, with Faye Powell and Eva Sewell

Rae Jean and Jim Young and their granddaughter.

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Attention Ladies! Are you in need of some retail therapy? How about a relaxing day surrounded by friends, food, the latest products in health and wellness and amazing spring fashions?

There are several ways you can enjoy the Spring Fashion Show, Luncheon and Shopping Extravaganza. There are three table options available as well as individual tickets:

Haute Couture Table (table of 10) $2,500 A Bentwater Ladies Special!A limo to and from the event from one location, a private mimosa shopping party (includes one drink ticket) an hour before the other guests arrive, priority seating, lunch and a raffle ticket each. (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.)

Runway Chic Table (table of 10) $1,500Private mimosa shopping party (includes one drink ticket) an hour before the other guests arrive and lunch. (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.)

Fashionista Tables (table of 10) $1,000Lunch (10 a.m. – 3 p.m.)

Individual Tickets $100Lunch (10 a.m. – 3 p.m.)

For more information, to purchase a table or individual ticket, or to donate an auction item, contact Tiffany at 281-543-6003 or at [email protected].

You can find it all at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Conference Center on Saturday, April 20.

FAITH in Montgomery County is hosting its annual Fashion Show/Luncheon and Health & Wellness Shopping Extrava-ganza. There will be local boutiques set up around the room, offering their latest fashions and accessories; and you’ll get to see these fashions modeled on the runway as you enjoy a deli-cious lunch and a chance to win several amazing raffle prizes.

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There are times during the day when it makes sense to have your garage door open: when you are working in the yard and need an easy access in and out of your home or when you are unloading groceries.

It is fine to leave your garage door open in times like these, until your task is com-plete. Otherwise, please keep it closed.

Remember to Keep Them Closed

Garage DoorsAccording to our deed restrictions in Bentwater…

Garage Doors: (3.30): Garage doors visible from any street shall be kept in the closed position when the garage is not being used by the owner or occupant.

We thank you for your cooperation.

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The Bentwater Garden Club gathered at the Country Club for their first meeting of 2013 to enjoy lunch and a panel discussion program. The three panelists consisted of Bentwater residents with expertise in various gardening areas: Abe McCoy and Can-dice Frazier are Master Gardeners and work extensively with the Montgomery County Extension Service; Charles Caillouet is an avid gardener and knows a lot about trees as well as other plants.

Members were encouraged to bring questions, gardening prob-lems and suggestions and were rewarded with sound advice and valuable answers. The topics included soil preparation and test-ing, pruning techniques and timing, various turf types, trees, and shrubs. The panel challenged the group with a quiz about plants and rewarded the winners with plants selected for our area.

One particular question and answer brought lots of smiles: “What is one of the greatest crimes committed in Bentwater? Answer: the dreaded Crape Murder!” Crape murder refers to the prac-tice of chopping off the top of crepe myrtle branches – leaving unsightly knobs to form at the growth line. The panel emphasized using plants that are well-adapted to our area, such as the Texas Super Stars line of products. Another resource for plant informa-tion is the Montgomery County Master Gardeners website:http://www.mcmgatexas.org

Five lucky ladies won door prizes. Amy Hammett, Sue Hel-terbran, Lynn Guilbault, Gerry Titus and Sherrie Waggoner received small potted plants ready to plant now.

Spring is a favorite season for gardeners and the Bentwater Garden Club has planned an active schedule this year. In March their program featured a guest speaker specializing in water gardening. April will bring the ever-popular field trip. And in May, the final meeting before the summer break, mem-bers will have the opportunity to tour the home gardens of their Bentwater neighbors.

Membership dues for the Bentwater Garden Club are only $15.00 per year and new members are always welcome. Contact Pat Edwards at 936-449-6139 or [email protected] for more information.

The 2013 Bentwater Garden Club officers are:President Pat EdwardsVice President Miriam HemmelineTreasurer Sherrie WaggonerSecretary Joyce AlffHistorians Suzanne Horsley and Phillis Podlipny

Candice Frazier, Ernie Deaver and Suzanne Horsley visit before the meeting. Five beautiful, varied door prizes Pat Sheridan, Miriam Hancock and Lynn Gordon Candice Frazier, one of the discussion panelists, arriving at the Country Club

Michelle Keller and Judy Briggs select lunch from the provided menuDonna Casey, Donna Shepherd and Marta Constantino choose a table for lunch.

Panel discussion leaders Abe McCoy, Candice Frazier and Charles Caillouet


MessageGeneral Manager's

POA General Manager Dawn Cleboski

Dear Property Owner:

When you decided to call Bentwater home, you did so because you knew it would offer the quality of life you wanted and a community with picturesque beauty, complete with the state-of-the art facilities, beautiful golf courses and friendly neighbors.

Keeping Bentwater beautiful is not something that magically happens; it is due to the hard work of our amazing employ-ees and you, responsible homeowners, who fulfill your roles in caring for your part in the Bentwater masterpiece. In other words… it takes a village.

Each role is significant, and if left incomplete or forgotten, bears a burden to others and a negative reflection on all. It is impor-

tant that you ensure your area of responsibility is consistent with the beauty and the deed restrictions of Bentwater.

As removal of trash, debris and recycled materials from your residence promotes beauty, the timely return of the containers to storage outside of public and neighbors’ view further contributes to your responsibility to the whole. In the event you are unable to return your container in a timely fashion, coordinate this beautification role with others who can assist you. Be a good neighbor; offer the same service to someone else.

While your guests are able to enjoy and share in life in Bentwater, it is vital that all vehicles inside our gates display the appropriate decal or authorized pass on the dashboard throughout the dura-tion of their Bentwater stay. Vehicles not correctly marked will be assumed to be not authorized and trespassing into our communi-ty. Please remind your guests of this policy, maintain your vehicles with the appropriate decal and contact us in the event you notice a vehicle that is not clearly authorized to be in our community.

If your vehicle decal is worn and needs replacing, come see us and we will be happy to place a new one on your windshield.

Keeping the streets clearly open overnight assists in safety, health and beauty of all those who drive, walk or reside in Bentwater. Vehicles with decals should never be parked in the street overnight.

In the event you are contacted for your assistance in maintain-ing the beauty of Bentwater by fulfilling your responsibilities, please note that others receive that notification as well. Our notification letters contain information that we are required to provide you. We are here to help support you in your role of keeping Bentwater a masterpiece by informing you of problems you may not even be aware of.

Remember, this is your home, your neighborhood, your Bentwa-ter. It takes a village; we are in this together to create the best of Bentwater Life.

Best Regards, Dawn M. Cleboski

Bentwater resident Alexandra Hicks is not just another pretty face. She’s a woman on a mission to help other ladies go from “rolling out of bed” to “runway ready” and feel they are worth it.

Hicks recently opened Goddess Hair and Makeup Salon in Conroe, but it’s not your typical highlights and blow dry shop. Sure, Goddess Salon offers what the other salons do, but it also specializes in hair and skin care for people dealing with cancer and other illnesses that may cause unwanted effects on their outer appearances.

Hicks is currently undergoing treatment for skin cancer; she was also treated for another form of cancer in 2000.

“During that time I started losing my hair, and that was hard. Then I started buying wigs and it really made me feel better. That time in my life led to a strong passion for hair alternatives: wigs, half wigs… the options are amazing,” said Hicks.

Goddess Salon is bringing these endless options to clients in a private, personal way.

Brianna Gorman (stylist), and Alexandra Hicks (owner)

“We offer private booths where you can come in, have your makeup done, be fitted for a wig and not have to do it while everyone is watching,” said Hicks. “We’re not just offering pri-vacy, but VIP treatment.”

Goddess Salon is also offering etiquette classes and birthday parties, and the latest trends in hair accessories.

Hicks is not a licensed hair stylist, so when she decided to open a new salon, she knew she needed to team up with the best people to help her fulfill her vision. She didn’t have to go far to find Brianna Gorman, another Bentwater resident.

“When she asked me to join her in opening this salon, it was a ‘no brainer’. Making people feel better is so important to me,” said Gorman.

And they believe it is important to show… there’s a goddess in every woman.

Because there’s a goddess in every woman

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Bentwater’s Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions reads, in part:

“The only motorized vehicles allowed on the roads and street ease-ments in the Subdivision shall be golf carts with a current permit issued by the Bentwater Country Club” and further,

“Vehicles, regardless of type, may only be operated by individuals holding a current driver’s license valid in the State of Texas”.

Any violation of the rules may result in a sanction by the Asso-ciation of one or more of the following:

A. Warning of a violation

B. Fines charged to the owner for the violation:1. First violation $100.002. Second violation $500.003 Each occurrence thereafter $500.00

C. If the owner continues to violate the rules after the imposi-tion of the fines as stated above, the Association may then revoke the golf cart permit for up to 60 days or, in the case of continued violations after the initial suspension, per-manently prohibit the owner from using a golf cart on the streets within Bentwater®.

The registered owner is responsible for the golf cart, whether or not they are present during reported infractions.

Requires current permit from the Country Club and licensed driver

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A TributeYou are invited to share a photo and/or story of someone in your family or a Bentwater neighbor that is an active member of the armed forces. Be sure to include: Name

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Branch of Service

Mailing Address, if possible (many neighbors would like to send cards and letters, not to mention cookies.)

Thank you for joining us in paying tribute to active military personnel who are Bentwater property owners or their families, whether they be spouses, children, grandchildren, nieces, neph-ews, cousins or other family members.

We hope this tribute column in BENTWATER LIFE will be a heart-warming experience for everyone and your chance to express your personal gratitude to America’s finest!

Please send to: [email protected]

These Golf Ladies meet after a great round, have a delicious lunch and discuss their game and the beautiful weather. THIS IS THE LIFE!GOLF LADIES

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Have you ever ordered pizza at night and the delivery guy had a hard time finding your house? That’s a minor inconvenience. But imagine if you need-ed emergency care and the ambulance driver had the same problem. That is an obstacle that could turn into a life or death situation.

How easy is your house to find?

The Architectural Control Committee of the Bentwater POA adopted a House Number Policy Resolution in May, 2012 that states approved homesites in

Bentwater must be accompanied by an application to place a house number on the home that is clear and visible from the street day and night and must be installed prior to occupancy.

Please make sure your house number is large enough to see in the daytime hours and is clear and visible from the street at night.

To view samples of approved house number options please stop by the POA office Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Ladies Golf AssociationLGA

LGA had a great turn out for the recent Mini Member/Member tournament. Congratulations to all of the ladies for a great day of golf !

LGA Mini Member/Member First Flight Results:1st Gross: M. Summers/C.Kelfkens 2nd Gross: L.Morris/D.Bumstead1st Net: M.Botin/R.Hunley 2nd net: D. Moore (Not shown)/C.Reaves

LGA Mini Member/Member Second Flight Results:1st Gross: L. Jones /C.Landgraf 2nd Gross: D.Glass/ J.Scudder (Not shown)1st Net: J. Weiss/D. Hagan 2nd Net: B.Sorsdal /K. Tucker

LGA Mini M/M Fourth Flight Second Gross results: L. Harris/ D. Murillo

LGA 2013 President, Rae Jean Young, VP Terry Fisher and 2012 President, Debbie Glass

LGA Two Lady Teams Mini Member/Member Third Flight Results:1st Gross: G.Gisler /G.Keasler 2nd Gross: C. Riedlinger/ J. Rosa 1st Net: L. Burtch/ C. Chadwick 2nd Net: J. Purvis/ M. Van Soestberg

Nine Hole LGA Mini M/M First Flight Results:1st Net: S. O'Neil/ A. Keller2nd Net: C. Hanson/ P. Dinhoble3rd Net: B. Moore/ A. Koch4th Net: S. Quinlan/ B. Ori

LGA Two lady teams Mini M/M Fourth Flight, First Net results: C. Cecchini/ J. Cambern, Second Net: S. Buick / M. Sheldon (Not shown)

Bentwater’s staff of beautiful young people, appreciated by the LGA

Mini M/M Two Lady teams - First Gross results: B. Bowe/ S. Donovan

Bentwater Pro Shop Staff - Tom Lopez and Assistants do a good job for the LGA

LGA Mini Member - More than 80 ladies participated on a cool wintery day. VP Terry Fisher thanked every-one for playing. Bentwater Golf Pro Tom Lopez shown giving players instructions before starting.

LGA Mini Member - Optimistic Pat Wager wear-ing shorts!!


Mens Golf AssociationMGA Men’s Golf Association Board member Doug Bienick coordinates the Thursday play days and welcomes newcomers as well as regulars. Teams are selected randomly with low and high handicap-

pers in each group. Thursdays are less formal than weekend tournaments and newcomers and high handicappers are welcome and encouraged to participate. The Thursday shotgun tee time is at 9:00

a.m., so arrive by 8:45 a.m. for team selection. A $5.00 contribution by each player goes into the prize money pot for the day. Members may play either blue, white or red tees.

Lynn Berringer, Steve Buck, Doug Bieniek, Jim DeBruin and Kelly Manos

Men of Bentwater – MOBMOB members recently enjoyed a luncheon with special guest speaker U. S. Congressman Kevin Brady, who represents the 8th District of Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives. Brady holds the leadership post of Deputy Republican Whip and serves on the Ways and Means Committee, one of the most powerful Congressio-nal Committees in Washington, D.C., which deals with issues such as taxes, Medicare and Trade. He is also Chair-man of the Ways and Means Health Subcommittee and is pro-family, pro-small business and a strong supporter of free enterprise.

MOB monthly luncheon meetings take place on the third Wednesday of each month, except July and August, at either the Bentwater Country Club or Yacht Club dining room. MOBsters start gath-ering around 11 a.m. with the luncheon starting at 11:30 a.m.

The format opens with 5-to-10 minutes of MOB business and discussion, followed by lunch. The presentations of featured speak-ers usually last about 30 to 40 minutes, fol-lowed by a question/answer segment.

The MOB is also excited about their upcoming golf events in 2013.

Men of Bentwater 2013 Golf Outing Dates, Locations• LakeCharles,LA-May14-15• Hotter-‘N-HellOpen,Weiskopf

Course – July 26• HighMeadowRanch,Magnolia–

September 25

Participants in any of the three events must be current MOB members. Mem-bership forms can be requested from Jim Jacobs, MOB membership director, at [email protected]. For more information on all MOB golf events, contact Bob Hentges at [email protected].

Congressman Brady drew a large crowdMOBster and MUD#18 Board member Chris Uzelmeier asks a question.Congressman Brady poses with MOB Board members Dennis Ditrich asks a question

U. S. Congressman Kevin Brady Congressman Brady talks taxes with MOBsters


Bentwater is doing a fantastic job with recycling efforts! Waste Management has reported that residents here in Bent-water collected 919,775 pounds of recycle trash in 2012. That's an average of 536 pounds per home and represents 28% of all trash collected within MUD 18. Our average recycle weight is 60% higher than the community we were compared to in a recent benchmarking study.

In 2012 Waste Management did two cart counts in Bentwater. We averaged about 900 carts being placed on the curb for recycle pickup, a little more than 50% of total households. Considering we have many weekenders as well as residents who only put out the recycle cart when it gets full, our current level of participation is reasonable. However, we can strive for even greater participation. While many residents support recycling, some resi-dents may not realize all the items that

can be recycled. Your January bill includ-ed a handy reference flyer that included all the items that can be recycled. Some recycling reminders:

• Acceptable Items: juice boxes, glass bottles and jars, tin/steel cans (including large coffee cans), metal 2 feet or less in length, paper board, magazines, alumi-num cans, 12" x 12" card board, news-paper, junk mail and plastic with codes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. The top of the yellow lid has a table of acceptable items to serve as a handy quick reference guide.

• Unacceptable Items: Wire, wood, foil, plastic wrap, plastic bags and Styrofoam. (Note: flexible bags can be recycled at most grocery stores, including Kroger and HEB.)

Many residents have found that they save money by purchasing far fewer garbage bags than they bought prior to recycling.

Waste Management Recycle Bin

How Are We Doing with Recycling?

MUD 18 –

We should be very proud of our commu-nity. Keep up the great work!

As announced in previous reports from MUD 18, the 2012 tax rate was reduced from $0.43 to $0.38 per $100 of assessed value. Your tax bill is calculated partly by the tax rate and also by the certified assessed value of your home as of January 1, 2012, determined by the Montgomery County Appraisal District (MCAD). In some cases the assessed value is lowered from the

previous year; other cases it is increased. So in comparing your total taxes due in 2012 compared to 2011, you should consider changes to both factors. An interesting point for comparison is the change in the average MUD 18 tax bill. In 2011, the average tax bill was $1,852. In 2012, the average is $1,666. The 2012 tax bill was due in January. Late payments will incur fees.

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Due to the large area and topography of Bentwater, our com-munity requires the use of sewer pump (lift) stations. There are currently 26 lift stations in Bentwater. After the power outage experienced during Hurricane Ike, MUD 18 Board members authorized a study to prioritize those lift stations which are most at risk during long term power outages. This study is updated annually to take into consideration any new development. At the present time, thirteen lift stations are equipped with gas genera-tors. By the beginning of the 2013 hurricane season, there will be a total of 15 generators installed to provide power at the most vulnerable stations. This will enable the operator to use the Dis-trict's portable diesel generator to avoid problems at the remain-ing lift stations. The District's 5 year plan will continue to be updated as need is identified and funding is available.

Additional Gas Generators to be Installed Prior to Hurricane Season.

MUD 18 – Sewer Pump (Lift Station) Generators

Typical Bentwater Sewer Pump (Lift Station). Note new generator in background.

Contributed by Bentwater Neighborhood Watch Co-Chair, Bob Hook

Neighborhood WatchMontgomery County Sheriff’s Office Program Can Reduce Your Homeowner’s Insurance Premiums

The Montgomery County Sheriff ’s Office Crime Prevention Division performs home inspections that may result in the homeowner being eligible for a reduction on their homeowner’s insurance premiums.

To learn more about this community service program, go to www.mocosheriff.com and click on CRIME PREVENTION. Then move down to Crime Prevention Programs and click on

Home Inspections-Insurance Discount. View the crime preven-tion methods that are required to receive the cost reduction. Once you meet the requirements, contact the Sheriff ’s Office Crime Prevention Division at 936.760.5871 to schedule an appointment for a deputy sheriff, who is state certified to perform home inspections, to perform a quick and free home inspection that could save you up to 20 percent on your home-owner’s insurance premium.

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Spotlight on Bentwater Residents Ray and Karen SolcherBy Lee Rushing, Senior PastorNorth Shore Church

North ShoreChurch

“What did you see?” said the deaf son to his dad. “I saw deaf children.” After a trip to Chile in 2002 with his son, Bentwater resident Ray Solcher and his son founded Hearing Aid for Latin America (“HALA”) to take the gift of hearing to underprivi-leged children and young adults.

Due to insufficient medical care, the incidence of deafness in Latin America is very high. Resources to help are severely lim-ited, if they exist at all. In the past ten years, HALA has now tested and fitted more than 6,000 hearing aids on mostly chil-dren and young adults.

Ray and Karen Solcher are proud residents of Bentwater, and are members at North Shore Church located just outside the Bentwater West Gate. HALA is working in partnership with North Shore Church. Their inspiration for HALA comes from what they call the “Hearing Smile.” Their reward is the look of happiness and amazement when a child hears for the first time. Please check out their website at www.latinhearing.org.

New opportunities for helping more children hear for the first time are developing, with one that is very unique to HALA.

Trips to the Dominican Republic and Western Samoa are being explored at this time. HALA has recently received a request from the US Navy to provide hearing aids on a Mercy Ship traveling to Western Samoa in late May 2013.

When they go to a location, they take everything needed to test hearing, make impressions, form ear molds and fit aids. They look for and train local help who can continue the necessary ongoing service needed with giving batteries, fixing tubes on aids, and trading broken aids for working one.

HALA will take any used hearing aids in any condition. If they cannot be fixed, they have a partnership with a foundation that trades them for working aids. If you have some used hear-ing aids and batteries that you would like to donate to HALA, please contact Ray and Karen Solcher at [email protected]. You may also contact North Shore Church, and schedule a time to drop off your hearing aids.

God is using Bentwater residents like Ray and Karen Solcher to make a difference in the world by helping many others to hear for the first time … and making the world a better place to live.

Karen Solcher

Ann and Michael BeckThe Becks, like many others in the oil business that traveled the world before settling in Bentwater (also know as Heaven – Level One), have grandchildren nearby. Their two sons and four grandsons live in the Champions Spring area and Fall Creek. An Exxon family, they lived abroad in Jakarta, Indonesia and Papua, New Guinea as well as in the states: in Denver, CO and Washington D. C. They are looking forward to meeting every-one and enjoying the beauty and serenity of Bentwater.

Relocating to Bentwater from Austin, TX where they spent seven and a half years, the Zellers have also lived in San Pan-cho and Rincon de Guayabitos, Mexico and Spring, TX. He is retired from Kroger Food Stores after 42 years. Louise and John met when they both worked at Kroger. She later owned a Hallmark store in Houston. Welcome to Bentwater!

Louise E. and John R. Zeller

Ann and Michael Beck

What an interesting couple. They both are pilots; she is flying for United Air-lines while he is flying for Delta Airlines. But this is not their first time to be in the pilot’s seat. She flew C-141s while he flew KC135s , both for the U. S. Air Force. Join us in our appreciation for their service to our country!

They are also new empty-nesters as their four children (these are busy parents, folks) are currently living and learning

Dan and Sherry Fox, Each a pilot for different airlines

coast-to-coast. One child is attending Princeton University in New Jersey; one is at Quinnipiac University in Connect-icut; another is at USC in Los Angeles, and the fourth is serving our country at Travis Air Force Base in Sacramento.

Whew, no wonder they are looking forward to spending their downtime on the golf course and tennis courts in Bentwater. Let’s welcome this ener-getic couple!

Newcomers

Ray Solcher


NSRW North Shore Republican Women

North Shore Republican Women began the new year with sev-eral activities. A wine and cheese party was held at the home of Carolyn Jones, and Alice Sweeney opened her home for a brunch. These two parties, while fun, were also held to enlist new members and as an orientation for those who recently joined. President Sharon O'Neil also hosted a round table discussion in her home. Feedback from the group concerning the November election and how the Republican Party can improve was sent to Texas Federation of Republican Women. The February meeting featured State Board of Education Chairman Barbara Cargill, who spoke on what's happening on the education front in the state. Judge Tracy Gilbert, 418th District Court, continued his

Valentine's tradition of providing red roses to all women attend-ing the meeting. The March meeting featured Maria Banos Jordan, founder and president of the Texas Familias Council and Co-founder of the Texas Latino Leadership Round-Table.

In April, Congressman Kevin Brady is scheduled to be the speaker for NSRW.

NSRW meetings are held at Bentwater Country Club on the first Wednesday of each month. For more information, go to www.nsrepublicanwomen.org. NSRW is also on Facebook at North Shore Republican Women/TX. We urge you to "like" us.

BENTWATER Residents Mingle with Government Officials

President Sharon O’Neil presiding over the meetingJudge Tracy Gilbert handed out a rose to each of the ladies attending the February meeting, including Judy Smith.

Alice Sweeney, Carolyn Jones, Jeanette Guttormsor Katy Tucker, Ann Pospish, Montgomery County Attor-ney J. D. Lambright

Faye Schimek, Helen Schwisow, Barbara De Witz

Montgomery County District Attorney Brett Ligon and Assistant District Attorney Phil Grant

Montgomery County Tax Assessor/Collector J. R. Moore and Luine Hancock, assistant to Texas State Senator Robert Nichols.

Phyllis Rainey, Tamara Holland, Gail McKinnon and Tracy Darcy Pawlak at a recent NSRW wine and cheese partyBentwater POA General Manager Dawn Cleboski and Montgomery County D.A. Brett Ligon

Judge Tracy Gilbert and wife, Mary Gilbert, enjoying dessert. Stephanie Collins, Pam Tipton, Peggy Apple

A great turn out Ladies signing in Neddy Nokes, Thelma Miller, Claudia Riedlinger


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SETTING UP YOUR ACCOUNT AND AUTHORIZING GUESTS

Online GuestREGISTRATION UPDATEBefore you begin setting up your account to authorize guests, you must create a contact in your personal email address book. Name the contact anything you like, however, the following email address MUST be in your contact list in order for you to receive the confirmation email: [email protected] • Goto:http://www.bentwaterpoagate.com • Clickon“RegisterNewAccount”• TypeinLastName,FirstName,HouseNumberandStreet• Typeinthetwosecuritywordsexactlyastheyappearwith

no space between them.

Note: The street name must be spelled out exactly, including Drive, Road, Court, West, Lane, etc. and it must match the last name according to POA records. This has been the most common problem reported by users. If you need help with this or any step please call Robert at the POA office; 936-522-5532 or email [email protected]

Once verification is approved, a new page will appear with a banner that reads, “Sign Up for Your New Account.” You must fill in all of the fields. Proceed with creating a user name, pass-word and establishing a security question and answer.

Note: The password you choose must be 8 characters in length and include at least one upper case letter, one lower case letter

and one number in any combination you choose. Write down the user name and password.

After you submit your registration you will receive an email from the POA when your account is approved (you may not receive the notification email if you didn’t create the contact as indicated above). This can take up to three business days. After receiving this notification, you may log in and schedule passes for your guests.

Note: In all cases you must fill in the names from left to right starting at the top.

DAY AND EXTENDED PASSES: use the box under “Day and Extended”• Listcorrectlythedateofarrivalanddurationofyourguests.• Ifforanyreasonyouhaveaguestwhoisnotgoingtoarrive

as planned, you can remove his/her name by clicking on “remove” beside their name.

• Update:Ifyouneedtochangethearrivalorendingdateof an existing guest approval entry, simply click on the appropriate date, select a new date from the drop down calendar and complete the change by clicking “Change”.

SEMI- ANNUAL PASSES: The Semi-Annual Guest List or Permanent List in on the right side of the page. Anyone you put on this list, upon announcing their name and yours to the Greeter, will receive a six month pass and will be allowed to enter Bentwater at any time during that period, including times when you are not at home. This list should be very short and we want you to think of it as you would keys to your home. Once the pass is issued it can be difficult to retrieve.

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If you prefer to use one over another, feel free to use which ever you choose.

Update: You can receive a Text message on your mobile phone when your guest arrives at the gate.

NOTE: Your message request must be made before you click “Approve”.

1. Check the “Check for notification on arrival” box2. Enter your mobile phone address (your 10 digit mobile

phone number without dashes or periods, followed by “@” and your carriers address- see below) Example: [email protected]

3. Enter your guests name and select the date(s)4. Click “Approve”

A Text message will be sent to you when your guest picks up the pass.

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Bentwater residents are supposed to keep their vehicles parked in their garages at all times. Most homes in Bentwater have garage space for two vehicles. If your garage does not provide enough space to park all of your vehicles, you may park any additional vehicles in your driveway.

You should not park a registered vehicle with a Bentwater decal in the street overnight. Only guests of homeowners may park in the street and only if there is no space for them in the homeowner’s driveway.

The Deed Restrictions also state garages are for parking vehi-cles and should not be used for the storage of boats, trailers or personal watercraft.

Where is your vehicle?

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Jim Jacobs, Georgia Jacobs, Helen McParland and Pat McParland at the Bentwater Group Table

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Jim Spalding and Lady Ginny were recently installed as Poten-tate of the Arabia Shrine Center Houston at an Inaugural Ball, “Dancing Under the Stars.” Several Bentwater residents attend-ed in their honor: Pat and Helen McParland; Don and Barbara Ori; Bob and Gloria McClammy; Fred and Ann Kate; Jim and Georgia Jacobs and Richard and Marjorie Sikes. The Shriners are known for their philanthropic efforts across the country. The Shriners Hospitals for Children was founded in 1922 with a

Bentwater Residents Jim Spalding and Lady Ginny Installed as Potentate/CEO of Arabia Shrine Center Houston

goal of providing expert medical care for children with no finan-cial burden to the patients or their families. Today there are 22 hospitals across the United States, Canada and Mexico treating children up to 18 years of age who have orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries and cleft lip and palate. The elected potentate of a Shrine Temple is by definition the Chief Execu-tive Officer or President of the Temple for which he is elected, being responsible for the general supervision of the Temple.

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Real Estate Trends and Other Information

centerSalesWhen considering purchasing or selling a home or home site in Bentwater, there’s no need to leave the neighborhood to acquire real estate trends and other information. Just ask the Bentwater Sales Center.

Steve Seay, Director of Sales and Market-ing, is knowledgeable in numerous aspects of Bentwater, as he has been an influential part in the community’s development for the past 11 years. During that time he started the Sports Club and Day Spa, managed the Construction Department and directed the Sales and Marketing for

Bentwater Sales Director Steve Seay in the Community Display area

nearly half of Bentwater’s total property sales. Mr. Seay has overseen several mil-lion dollars of improvements to the neigh-borhood, including the construction of Bentwater’s West Entrance.

Mr. Seay and the Bentwater Sales Center are focused on the community and every-

thing Bentwater has to offer. Have a question about current real estate trends? Want to better understand Bentwater incentives? Give them a call; they are your information source.

Bentwater Sales Center, 866-866-8613, [email protected]

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Jim and Lady Ginny posing at the Inauguration Ball Helen McParland, Pat McParland, Barbara Ori, Richard Sikes, Marjorie Sikes, Don Ori and Potentate Jim Spalding

Jim and Lady Ginny being introduced at the Inauguration Ball


UNITED WAYThank You, Bentwater - YOU CARE

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Back in the day…a system that was low on Freon would get a charge of R22 until it leaked out again. Now with the rising cost and limited

supply of R22-consider �nding and �xing the leak or replace with the new R410A refrigerant.

The Bentwater Montgomery County United Way Leadership Committee sincerely thanks the people of Bentwater for their generosity in the recently concluded 2012 United Way fundrais-ing campaign.

The campaign kicked off last September and pledges were accepted through March of this year.

“As of the February 25 deadline for this issue of Bentwater Life, Bentwater residents had pledged nearly 96 percent of the 2012 campaign goal of $147,000 with more than four weeks of counting remaining,” 2012 Campaign Chairperson Patti Mennes reported. “Bentwater has once again shown the com-munity that it cares for others.”

“Every dollar contributed in Bentwater,” Mennes added, “will help Montgomery County United Way achieve its goals, such as helping lift local people out of poverty, providing access to afford-able and quality healthcare for those in need, making short-term assistance available to people facing emergency crises, and helping prevent and treat alcohol and drug abuse.”

Bentwater 2012 United Way Chairperson, Patti Mennes, accepting a hefty donation from Bentwater on the North Shore Executive Vice President Chad Mahlmann.

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WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY.

If you are a current or former member of our military, we would like to add you to our register. Contact: [email protected] or 936-597-5532.

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It’s that time of year again when we see our landscape coming to life and we begin making plans to keep it alive and well. The major factor in keeping our landscape in good shape is irrigation and this requires using a lot of our precious water.

up to 50% - in the irrigation operation. There are many things that can be done to conserve irrigation water, including types of landscape, but let’s concentrate on the irrigation process itself.

It is important to do a regular maintenance check – once each month - on your irrigation system. Turn on your sprinklers dur-ing daylight hours to inspect the system for missing, broken, clogged or misaligned sprinkler heads. Make sure heads are not watering the concrete and are reaching areas you want.

The biggest dilemma we all face is deciding “when” and “how much” to water our landscape. It was demonstrated during the Water Wise program that properly applying no more than 1-inch of water per week is enough irrigation to maintain a healthy landscape during the summer months. In the spring and fall, it requires less irrigation. The real issue is how we effectively get that 1-inch of water to the roots of our plants and lawns. The worst thing you can do is water often with short time cycles; this will result in significant evaporation and a plant root system starving for water near the surface of the soil. The only way to get a deeper, healthier root system is to use longer watering cycles that give the water a chance to soak in.

To learn more about the Water Wise program and get some good tips on conserving water, go to the Bentwater Civic Association website (www.bentwatercivic.com ) and the MUD 18 website (www.mcmud18.com ).

Unlike many Texans, we live in a community that has plenty of water supplies, so it’s difficult to convince folks to conserve. There are a couple of good reasons to be Water Wise. First, it’s the right thing to do. We draw our water from aquifers and it’s a fact that we are using that water faster than it is being replaced. In essence, we are using water that belongs to future generations. Secondly, we have an opportunity to demonstrate to our larger Lake Conroe community that conserving water is achievable and easy to do. With the Woodlands and the City of Conroe beginning to withdraw water from Lake Conroe for up to 30% of their needs starting in 2016, it’s difficult to envision how the lake can maintain its current state. We can only hope that the larger community wises up and begins conserving water. So yes, we have lots of water in Bentwater, but there are plenty of good reasons to be Water Wise in using it.

We have studied how homeowners use water in Bentwater (in the Water Wise program) and it’s clear that irrigation consumes 2/3 of our water, and it’s also clear that we waste a lot of water –

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Calendar of EventsEnd of March 2013March 29 – 30 Friday and Saturday-Owen Theatre, Conroe presents The Fanta-sticks, each night beginning at 8 p.m. The Fantasticks is the longest running produc-tion of any kind in the world and with good reason: At the heart of its breathtaking poetry and subtle theatrical sophistication is a purity and simplicity that transcends cultural barriers. Tickets are $10 and $20.

March 30 Saturday-BENTWATER - Easter Fun Run and Egg Hunt at the Fitness Center – 8 am

March 30 Saturday-BENTWATER - Men’s Inter-Club Tennis Match at Miramont Country Club in College Station – 10 am to 12 pm

March 30 Saturday-BENTWATER - Easter EGGstravaganza at the Park in the Meadows – 4 to 6 pm

March 30 Saturday-BENTWATER- Family Dinner Buffet at the Country Club; 6 – 9 p.m.

March 30 Saturday-2013 Kayak Easter Egg Hunt in The Wood-lands. Each parent and child team will take a trip down the Waterway on a search for eggs. Cost is $45/team of two. Visit wood-landsonline.com for more information.

March 31 Sunday-BENTWATER - Easter Brunch at the Yacht Club – 10 am to 2:30 pm

March 31 Sunday-Easter Sunday

March 31 Sunday-Moody Gardens presents Easter in the Gar-dens Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Hunts are at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. for children 12 years old and younger. Various door prizes and games will also be onsite, as well as an Easter buffet. Admission to the egg hunt is free.

March 31 Sunday-Houston Astros take on the Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park. Game starts at 7:05 p.m.

April 2013April 1 Monday-BENTWATER – MCCASA Golf Tournament on the Miller Course – 1 p.m. shotgun

April 2 - 3 Tues and Wed-Houston Astros take on the Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park. Game starts at 7:10 p.m. on Tuesday and 1:10 p.m. on Wednesday.

April 3 Wednesday-BENTWATER – Ping Mobile Fitting Vehicle at the Bentwater Driving Range – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

April 3 – 6 Wed through Sat-SHSU University Theatre Center’s Showcase Theatre presents Dying for It – A new adaptation of Nikolai Erdman’s satirical comedy The Suicide. Tickers are $10. For more info, call the box office at 936-294-1337

April 4 Thursday-BENTWATER – 9-Holer Pacesetter Interclub Golf Tournament on the Weiskopf Course – 9 a.m. Shotgun

April 4 – 6 Thursday through Sat-Mecum Auctions at Reliant Center. The world’s largest live auctions of collector cars, classic cars, corvettes, hot rods, street rods and muscle cars. General admission tickets are $20/day. Children 12 and under get in free. For more info, visit reliantpark.com

April 5 Friday-BENTWATER - Wine tasting in the Yacht Club’s Harborview Room – 6 p.m. April 5 Friday-Dosey Doe presents Celtic Crossroads, criti-cally acclaimed as the most exhilarating and authentic show to come from Ireland in decades. Show begins at 8:30. For more information, visit doseydoe.com

April 5 – 7 Friday – Sunday-Houston Astros take on the Oakland A’s at Minute Maid Park. Friday’s game starts at 7:10 p.m.; Saturday’s game begins at 6:10 p.m. and Sunday’s game is at 1:10 p.m.

April 5 – 7 Friday – Sunday-Owen Theatre, Conroe presents The Fantasticks, each night beginning at 8 p.m. The Fantasticks is the longest run-ning production of any kind in the world and with good reason: at the heart of its breathtaking poetry and subtle theatrical sophistication is a purity and simplicity

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April 5 – 14 Starts Friday-56th Annual Montgomery County Fair and Rodeo – includes BBQ cook-off, live enter-tainment, food, rodeo and fun for the entire family. Located at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Conroe. For full schedule and ticket info, visit mcfa.org

April 5 – May 10 Starts Friday-Huntsville Mainstreet Music Series. Every Friday night head down to the Walker Coun-ty Courthouse lawn in Huntsville for a free concert. Different genres each week! Visit huntsvillemainstreet.com for a full line-up.

April 6 Saturday

-Dosey Doe presents Juice Newton in con-cert. Hear her hits: “Angel in the Morning” and “The Sweetest Thing” among many other chart toppers. Dinner and Show. For more information, visit doseydoe.com

April 6 Saturday-Crighton Theatre and Shanty Productions presents Hank Williams Remembered. Show begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $23 and $28. Visit crightontheatre.org for more info.

April 6 Saturday-Montgomery Farmers’ Market is held the first Saturday of the each month. This seasonal open air market features a wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, eggs, plants, honey, farm products turned into baked goods, jams, jellies, pickles, and salsas, along with other homemade good-

ies. Located at the corner of FM 149 and College Street in Montgomery. Open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 7 Sunday-Dosey Doe presents Lorrie Morgan in con-cert. Hear her hits: Five Minutes and What Part of No among many other chart top-pers. Dinner and show. For more informa-tion, visit doseydoe.com

April 8 – 10 Monday – Wednesday-BENTWATER – Miller Course closed for Aerification

April 9 Tuesday-BENTWATER – Game Night at the Country Club: Bridge and Canasta – 6 p.m.

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April 10 Wednesday-BENTWATER – Ladies’ Canasta Game Day at the Country Club – 11:30 a.m.

April 10 Wednesday-Jeff Dunham performs his show: Disorder-ly Conduct at Reliant Arena, Houston. You don’t want to miss a night full of laughs. Show begins at 7:30 p.m. For ticket infor-mation, go to ticketmaster.com.

April 12 Friday--Dosey Doe presents Johnny Lee. Hear his decades of hits. Dinner and show. For more information, visit doseydoe.com

April 12 – 13 Friday and Saturday-BENTWATER – 12TH Annual American Can-cer Society Serve-Up-A-Cure Tennis Festival

April 12 – 14 Friday – Sunday

-Owen Theatre, Conroe presents The Fanta-sticks, each night beginning at 8 p.m. The Fantasticks is the longest running produc-tion of any kind in the world and with good reason: At the heart of its breathtaking poetry and subtle theatrical sophistication is a purity and simplicity that transcends cultural barriers. Tickets are $10 and $20.

April 13 Saturday-BENTWATER – Kayaking Excursion from the Marina – 9 a.m.

April 14 Sunday-BENTWATER – Couples’ Golf Tournament on the Weiskopf Course – 1 p.m.

April 15 Monday-BENTWATER – American Cancer Society Golf Tournament on the Weiskopf Course – 9 a.m. Shotgun

April 16 – 19 Tuesday - Friday-BENTWATER - Weiskopf Course closed for Aerification April 17 – 21 Wednesday – Sunday

-Disney on Ice presents Rockin’ Ever After. Come see your favorite Disney Characters at Reliant Stadium. Tickets start at $16. Visit ticketmaster.com for show times and additional ticket options.

April 18 Thursday-BENTWATER – Family Night at the Yacht Club – 6 p.m.

April 19 Friday-BENTWATER – Taylor Made Demo Day at the Bentwater Driving Range – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

April 19 – 21 Friday – Sunday-Texas Crawfish Festival in Old Town Spring. Live music includes the Randy Rogers Band, Robert Earl Keen and Los Lonely Boys, just to name a few. Presale tickets are $5 each; Tick-ets the day of the event are $10. For more information, visit texascrawfishfest.com

April 19 – 20 Friday – Saturday-Crighton Theatre presents The Red Velvet Cake War. Show starts at 8 p.m. each night. Tickets are $12 - $17.

April 19 – 21 Friday – Sunday-Houston Astros take on the Cleveland Indians at Minute Maid Park. Friday’s game starts at 7:10 p.m.; Saturday’s game begins at 6:10 p.m. and Sunday’s game start 1:10 p.m.

April 19 – 21 Friday – Sunday-International Gem and Jewelry Show at Reliant Center, Houston. The Gem and Jewelry Show is one of the best exhibitions of gems, minerals and jewelry in the world, featuring one-of-a-kind jewelry creators, exotic gems, pearls and more. Tickets are $6; No children under 8 years-old allowed. For more information, visit intergem.net

April 20 Saturday-BENTWATER – Inter-Club Tennis Match with Walden Racquet Club – 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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April 20 Saturday-BENTWATER – MGA Two-Man Shamble Golf Tournament on the Miller Course – 9 a.m. Shotgun

April 20 Saturday-FAITH Fashion Show at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Help fight cancer while enjoying great food, fashion and the latest in health and wellness products. Event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with VIP tickets available. For info and to purchase tickets, call 281-543-6003

April 20 – 21 Saturday and Sunday-Houston Gun Collectors and Antique Show

at Reliant Center, Houston. Public gun show with exhibits including modern rifles, pistols, shotguns, gun cases, etc. Show is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $10 for adults; $5 for children 12 years to 17. Children under 12 are free.

April 20 – 21 Saturday and Sunday-The Ultimate Women’s Expo at Reliant Center, Houston. Explore your own person style, renew your soul and uncover your passions while you relax, rejuvenate and explore new interests. Great shopping and food! For more information, visit houston-womensexpo.com

April 21 Sunday-BENTWATER- Spring Brunch at the Yacht Club – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

April 21 Sunday-Dosey Doe presents Collin Raye in concert. Dinner and Show. For tickets and more information, visit doseydoe.com

April 22 – 24 Mon – Wed-Houston Astros take on the Seattle Mari-ners at Minute Maid Park. Monday and Tuesday’s games start at 7:10 p.m.; Sunday’s game is at 1:10 p.m.

April 23 Tuesday-BENTWATER – Game Night at the Country Club: Bridge and Canasta – 6 p.m.

April 24 Wednesday-The Lumineers in concert at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Show begins at 7 p.m. For ticket info, visit woodlandspavil-ion.net

April 24 – 27 Wed through Sat-SHSU Erica Starr Theatre presents The Pirates of Penzance. Story of a young boy

whose father instructs his nurse to have the boy apprenticed as a pilot, but the nurse thinks the father said pirate. Tickets are $12 and $15, for more info, call the box office at 936-294-1339.

April 25 Thursday-BENTWATER – Senior Interclub Golf Tourna-ment on the Miller Course – 9 a.m. Shotgun

April 25 Thursday-Winefest 2013 benefiting Montgomery County Women’s Center. This year’s theme: “Heard it through the Grapevine.” Winefest is an after-business-hours casual drop-in event where guests will discover their new favorite fine wines and sample signature dishes from more than a dozen local res-taurants. Event runs from 6 to 9 p.m.

April 26 – 27 Friday and Saturday-BENTWATER – LGA Member-Member Golf Tournament on the Miller Course – Tee times at 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.

April 26 – 28 Friday – Sunday-Texas Crawfish Festival in Old Town Spring. Live music includes the Randy Rogers Band, Robert Earl Keen and Los Lonely Boys, just to name a few. Presale tickets are $5 each; Tick-ets the day of the event are $10. For more information, visit texascrawfishfest.com

April 26 – 28 Friday and Sunday-Crighton Theatre presents The Red Velvet Cake War. Show starts at 8 p.m. each night. Tickets are $12 - $17.

April 27 Saturday-BENTWATER – USPTA Junior Tennis Circuit Tournament at Bentwater- 8 a.m to 2 p.m.

Upcoming in MayMay 2 – 5 Thurs through Sunday-Houston Astros take on the Detroit Tigers

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at Minute Maid Park. Thursday and Friday’s games start at 7:10 p.m.; Saturday’s game begins at 6:10 p.m. and Sunday’s game begins at 3:10 p.m.

May 3 – 5 Friday through Sunday-Crighton Theatre presents The Red Velvet Cake War. Show starts at 8 p.m. each night. Tickets are $12 - $17.

May 3 – 5 Friday through SundayThe Houston Classic Weekend. A spectacu-lar gathering of vintage motorcars, racecars and antique motorcycles in a world-class setting. Weekend highlights include World-wide Auctioneers 12th annual catalogue auction, The Houston Classic Auction, on

Saturday, May 4, when over 100 of the fin-est cars line up to go under the hammer. The 2nd annual Concours d'Elegance of Texas is on Sunday, May 5, a celebration of beautiful automobiles in an elegant setting. Visit http://www.concoursoftexas.org/ for more details.

May 4 Saturday-Montgomery Farmers’ Market is held the first Saturday of the each month. This seasonal open air market features a wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, eggs, plants, honey, farm products turned into baked goods, jams, jellies, pickles, and salsas, along with other homemade good-ies. Located at the corner of FM 149 and College Street in Montgomery. Open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

May 7 – 9 Tues through Thurs-Houston Astros take on Anaheim Angels

at Minute Maid Park. All games begin at 7:10 p.m.

May 10 – 12 Friday through Sunday-Houston Astros take on the Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park. Friday’s game starts at 7:10 p.m.; Saturday’s game starts at 6:10 p.m. and Sunday’s game is at 1:10 p.m.

May 11 Saturday-Crighton Theatre and the Sounds of Texas Music Series present Joe Ely and Alejandro Escovedo in concert. Show begins at 8 p.m.; Tickets are $53. For more info, visit crightontheatre.org.

May 17 Friday-Dave Matthews Band in concert at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. For ticket informa-tion, visit woodlandspavilion.net

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The Pioneer Ladies of Bentwater recently held their annual luncheon in the Harborview room at the Yacht Club. They reminisced about the growth of Bentwater and how it attracts wonderful neighbors that they so enjoy.

Residents of Bentwater prior to and including 1992

PIONEER LADIESof Bentwater

A white-winged dove whose photo was captured by Bentwater property owner Dr. Charles Caillouet at his home.

NATURESeated L to R: Lori Kelly, Betty MacDonald, Melba Geyer, Barbara White, Jimmy Jones. Second Row L to R: Carole Gore, Lena Upton, Nancy Newsom, Linda Bender, Leona Frank.Third Row L to R: Betty Newsom, Wendy Odenweller, Gale Eason, Linda Stout, Linda Richardson, Sha-ron Corzine, Kathy Berringer, Diana Ward, Sherron Kornegay

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April Bentwater Life 5756 Bentwater Life April YouthLifeFinancialFitnessFinancialFitness

greaterA lower level of indebtedness can trans-late into real-life savings for many of us. If you’ve lowered your debt payments noticeably — what should you do with this “found” money?

Of course, you could spend it on mate-rial objects, which, in some cases, may make your life more pleasant today. But you’d probably be better off by devoting your financial resources to your goals for tomorrow, such as college for your chil-dren and, eventually, a comfortable retire-ment lifestyle for yourself.

Consequently, you may want to consider these suggestions:

Increase your contributions to your retire-ment plan. Try to put more money into your employer-sponsored retirement plan, such as a 401(k), 403(b) or 457(b). Your contributions are typically made with pretax dollars, so the more you invest, the

lower debt levels mean

lower your taxable income. Plus, your earnings can grow on a tax-deferred basis.

Fully fund your IRA. You can put in up to $5,000 per year (as of 2012) to a tra-ditional or Roth IRA, or $6,000 if you’re 50 or older. A traditional IRA grows tax-deferred, while a Roth IRA can grow tax-free, provided you meet certain conditions.

Fill in “gaps” in your financial strategy. For example, do you have sufficient life insur-ance and disability income insurance? Or can you add some investments that can help diversify your overall portfolio? While diversification can’t guarantee profits or protect against loss, it can help reduce the effects of volatility on your holdings.

Build an emergency fund. It’s a good idea to build an emergency fund con-taining six to 12 months’ worth of living expenses. Without such a fund, you may be forced to dip into long-term invest-

ments to pay for unexpected costs, such as a large bill from the doctor or a major car repair. Keep the money in a liquid, low-risk account.

Establish a 529 plan. If you have chil-dren or grandchildren whom you would like to help get through college, you might want to contribute to a 529 plan. Your earnings grow tax-free, provided withdrawals are used for qualified higher education expenses. Plus, your contribu-tions may be deductible from your state taxes. (Be aware, though, that withdraw-als used for purposes other than qualified education expenses may be subject to fed-eral and state taxes, plus a 10% penalty.)

Reducing your debt level can remove some stress from your life. And you’ll gain even more benefits from debt reduction by using your savings to speed your progress toward your important financial goals.

Written by Edward Jones

INvESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

In the past few years, Americans have done a pretty good job of whittling down their debt load. If you’re in this group, you may now have a chance to use your lower level of indebtedness to your advantage — by investing for the future.

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$799.00 Water Heater Special - Installed anywhere inside the home. 40 or 50 gallon gas or electric water heater,

code upgrade will be additional charge if needed. Propane additional $150.00. Expires 5-1-13 ( Montgomery County only)

Generator Maintenance Special Starting at $249.00 - yearly services include: Air and Oil Filter, Spark Plugs & Oil Change,

Diagnostic test of unit. Expires 5-1-13 (Montgomery County Only)

RIKMAN SERVICES

www.RikmanServices.comwww.RikmanServices.com

TECL22518 MPL36187

RIKMANSERVICES

RIKMANSERVICES

936-597-9200936-597-9200

$6999$6999 Service Call & EstimateService Call & Estimate

Electrical & Plumbing*

• Electrical • Plumbing• Handyman • Generators• Electrical • Plumbing• Handyman • Generators

Weʻve Moved!New Location, New Look

Same Great Service!Weʻve Moved!

New Location, New LookSame Great Service!

Rikki & Julie Lackey, Owners and Bentwater ResidentsRikki & Julie Lackey, Owners and Bentwater Residents


TECL22518 MPL36187

RIKMANSERVICES

RIKMANSERVICES

936-597-9200936-597-9200


Electrical & Plumbing** Excludes Camera Inspections. Valid for Montgomery County residents only. Not valid with any other o�er. O�er expires December 31, 2012.

• Electrical • Plumbing• Handyman • Generators• Electrical • Plumbing• Handyman • Generators

Weʻve Moved!New Location, New Look

Same Great Service!Weʻve Moved!

New Location, New LookSame Great Service!


Licensed & Insured

www.RikmanServices.com


TECL22518 MPL36187

936-597-9200936-597-9200


Electrical & Plumbing** Excludes Camera Inspections. Valid for Montgomery County residents only. Not valid with any other o�er. O�er expires December 31, 2012.


Licensed & Insured

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D E P E N D A B L E • P R O F E S S I O N A L • H O N E S T

C U S T O M H O M E S B Y

Roy E. Van den HeuvelEst. 1983

Over 300 Homes in Bentwater and the Montgomery Area

Your sourcefor golf carts,

parts, accessoriesand service

936-539-2554Toll Free

1-800-364-4326

936-539-2554Toll Free

1-800-364-43261409 I-45 S • Conroe

Specializing inCustom Golf Carts

Turf • IndustrialGolf Vehicles

126 Rhodes Street, Conroe, Texas

www.conroegolfcars.com

Specializing inCustom Golf Carts

Authorized Dealer

Turf • Industrial

936-447-2000936-447-2000

Financing available through

Sheffield Financial.

Golf VehiclesAuthorized Dealer

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