bentwater life-may 2013

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Newcomers Mary Martin, Cathy Ramsey, Kim Real and Kaye Popnoe show how they feel about Bentwater!

It’s Unanimous! Newcomers give “thumbs up” for Bentwater Living! THIS IS THE LIFE!

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The Leash is Really Man’s Best Friend

Animal ControlDuring the springtime months we often vamp up our exercise routines, perhaps adding a few more walks or jogs to our weekly schedules. These outings often become a great opportunity to allow our dogs to get more exercise too.

But before you decide to let your four-legged family member run along side you unleashed, remember it is not only a violation of Bentwater’s Animal Control Policy, it’s illegal.

Montgomery County has a strict leash law, prohibiting dogs from running freely, unleashed.

In May, 2012, Bentwater POA Board of Trustees adopted the following policy to address the issue of pets even further, as well as the problem of barking dogs in our community.

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 our neighbors and our pets safe.

ANIMAL CONTROL POLICYNo 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 com-fort 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.

Antique Friends will be taking a break from their outings during the summer months but will pick right back up with activities in September when they are invited to the home of Linda Godfrey to view and discuss her personal antiques.

It’s always exciting to hear about where they’re heading, where they’ve been, and the amazing gems they’ve found.

fr iendsAntiqueAntique Friends recently enjoyed a relaxing trip to Round Top, Texas. Everyone got together bright and early and carpooled. The trip offered a beautiful, cool day of shopping which started at Coles Antiques in Warrenton then made its way to the "fields"- row after row and block after block of booths with everything imaginable for sale.

Antique Friends plans an outing each month, setting out to find great, timeless treasures. Last month the group took a trip to Bryan, Texas. And this month they are off to Carolyn Thomp-son Antiques and Antiques in Houston.

Six Bentwater residents and one former resident are partici-pating in the Blackburne Academy Student Art Show at the Grape Wine Bar and Bistro in Montgomery. The participants are Marilyn Colbert, Beth Witt, Kathy McBane, Debra Riley, Mary Peterson, Frances Fisher and Lesley Spencer. Each of the ladies has at least one painting in the show and some of the works will be for sale.

All of the students take regular lessons from Lois Blackburne, a Conroe artist who has taught art for 30 years. Blackburne is an award winning artist who will also have paintings and por-celain in the show. She has a waiting list for new students but all of the ladies agree it is worth the wait. Blackburne teaches

Bentwater Art Students Put Their Talents on Display – May 19

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painting in oils, watercolors and acrylics and drawing in pencil and pastels. She also teaches classes on how to paint ceramics. Although the average study time of the Bentwater ladies is only 2 years, many of the students in the show have studied for ten or more years.

The painting class was having a going away luncheon for Lesley Spencer at the Cozy Grape and realized what a great venue it would be to display their works of art. The owners of the Cozy Grape were equally excited to participate in the showing. If you are interested in attending the opening reception on May 19, please contact one of the participants for details as space is lim-ited. The show will run through the end of June.

Mary Peterson's work of art for the show, titled Venetian Mask #1. Mary has painted for 2 1/2 years.

This is Kathy McBane’s contribution to the art show; she has only been painting five months!

This is the second painting by Debra Riley; Riley has only been painting seven months. The painting is titled Tremolo Chapel.

Bentwater resident Frances Fisher painted In the Garden. Fisher has been painting since September 2011.

One of two paintings by Debra Riley that will be on display. The paintings were inspired by photos taken outside Pont-Aven, France last September. This one is titled The Road to Pont-Aven.

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BeautyBentwater is always beautiful, but when the springtime colors are in full bloom, it is absolutely breath taking! THIS IS THE LIFE!OF BENTWATER

Bentwater disposed of more than four tons of recyclable electronics and auto waste!

Bentwater residents have done it again! A special thanks goes out to all who participated in the recent auto waste and electronics recycling event, sponsored by BCA. You disposed of 4,650 pounds of miscellaneous electronics, 2,800 pounds of old televisions and at least 800 pounds of tires, batteries and oil. A total of 120 residents took part in the event, recycling more than four tons of materials!

BCA volunteers who donated their time and energy to pull off this amazing recycling effort include Mike Kove, Terry Gent, Roland Voigt, Susan Kove, Pat Harren, Carl Herring and Richard Sikes.

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Newcomers Mary Martin, Cathy Ramsey, Kim Real and Kaye Popnoe showing how they feel about Bentwater!

Pat Dinhoble, Karen Hamilton, Laura Lehman and Beverly Smith (Praying that she remembers how to line dance!)

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BLOBentwaterLadies Organization

Getting Down to Business – Texas Style!

If anyone knows how to turn the Country Club into a true Texas dance hall, it’s the Bentwater Ladies Organization.

The BLO recently celebrated with a Go Texan theme at one of the recent lun-cheons. Ladies wore western wear while enjoying a program of western dancing by Laura Balmaceda of Affinity Ballroom in The Woodlands. The ladies pulled out all the stops while planning the perfect cowgirl attire. From cowboy hats to pearl snap shirts and fringe, these ladies truly fit the part! YEE HAW!

Save the Date: Susan Fruit, author and interior decora-tor, is the featured speaker at the BLO Businesswomen of Bentwater luncheon

on Monday, May 14. She plans to give practical advice on how to achieve the style you want for your home.

The Businesswomen of Bentwater are women who live in Bentwater and have a business. They are table hosts at the meeting on Monday, May 14, at which time they will 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].

The BLO annual gambling and golf bus trip to L’Auberge du Lac is being organized and reservations are already being taken at the BLO luncheons or by

e-mailing Ann Pitman-Litchfield at [email protected] or Annette Young at [email protected]. The trip is scheduled for October 23 and 24. It is a fun event with the ladies playing bingo from Bentwater to Louisiana and back on the bus. When we arrive, some of the ladies enjoy a game of golf while the rest just hit the casino!

If you are new to Bentwater, please join us at our next BLO luncheon! You may join us with a special reserved seat. 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.

Annette Young touting the BLO trip to the Louisiana casino L’Auberge du Lac in the fall.

Dancers from the Affinity Ballroom

Jill Cambern, Leona Frank, Thelma MillerSeated: Nancy Francis, Charlotte Allen, Nancy Gilpin | Standing: Betsy Gaither, Willy Anderson

Sharon Jones and Susan KoveLaura Dahlbert, Ann Hassinger, Ann Brogna (showing off her green dancing boots), Sherri McPherson

Bentwater resident Alice Bradley with J. W. Clark, who is one of the dancers from the Affinity Ballroom

Diane Ragsdale and Rae Jean Young

Seated: Karen Laukaitus, Dee Baethke | Standing: Grace Walker, Patsy Dillard, Anna Contreras

Janet Raper and Frances Neighbors Patricia Rashke and Phyllis Prange


It's truly magic. Bentwater had a superstar within its walls, and Bentwater residents Ron and Alexandra Hicks and her daughter, Demi Rodriquez, are still pinching themselves trying to figure out if it was a dream or if it all really happened.

A while back, Alexandra and Ron Hicks had the pleasure of seeing Adam Trent perform at the annual Christmas party for Anadarko, where Ron is the Director of Security. Adam’s per-formance was truly amazing.

“I never saw Ron have so much fun and totally let loose as when Adam selected him to be on stage for one of his acts. My husband always works hard and seeing him happy and relaxed, having genuine fun and forgetting all about his work related stress was something I wanted to recreate. Since my daughter’s and husband's birthdays are only eight days apart, I thought a birthday party for both of them, featuring Adam Trent, would be the perfect gift,” said Alexandra.

“After a few phone calls, I managed to convince Adam's agent to allow him to perform in my home. While the party was a dual birthday celebration for both my husband and my daugh-ter, I took a different approach for each of them. I told my hus-band something was planned for him but didn't say what. I just told him it was a big surprise. For Demi, however, I wanted to build excitement and anticipation.

“The perfect opportunity presented itself when I happened to walk in my daughter's room while she was watching an episode of Disney's TV show Shake It Up. Adam Trent was guest star-ring on that show, so it was perfect. I asked if she liked that magician and she said ‘Yes, he is so funny.’ So I sat her down and said ‘well... guess what! He is coming to see you for your birthday.’ She couldn't believe her ears. It was a lot of fun for me,” added Alexandra.

“On March 3, a hand full of Bentwater residents and close friends had the pleasure of watching Mr. Trent's performance and it truly was a day to remember. Adam Trent has been named one of the Ten Most Influential Youths in the coun-try. It was no surprise to us, as his close up magic, innovative stage illusions and stand-up comedy performance blew us all away. He performed many tricks that night, but my absolute favorite is when he managed, as I was standing right next to him in my own living room, to make a piece of regular paper float around in the air. That same piece of paper suddenly caught on fire and turned into a rose. I don't know how he did it, nor do I want to know. I choose to believe in magic; it's so much more fun that way. And for those who won-

dered, sorry guys, Adam came by himself and did not bring any of his pretty assistants with him.”

If you want to know more about Adam, visit www.adamtrentmagic.com

Demi Rodriquez, Age 7, and Ron Hicks, Age (not telling anyone!), Shared a Magical Birthday Party

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Alexandra and Ronald Hicks with Adam Trent Adam Trent, Illusionist, surrounded by Bentwater residents who had the privilege to enjoy a private show for Demi Rodriquez’s and Ronald Hick’s birthday

Demi Rodriquez and Adam Trent at the Banshee Ranch in Montgomery, the Bentwater “go to” place for trail rides, boarding horses or horse riding, located five minutes away.

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“Mom, I have found something interesting for you and your lady friends to do,” said Jenny Benedict, daughter of Bent-water resident Mary Peterson. That “something interesting” was the Museum of Fine Arts Houston’s (MFAH) online book club. The first book selection in the fall of 2009 was The Secret Lives of the Impressionists by Sue Roe. A single email produced a group of 17 people to participate in the first event. This was the beginning of the Bentwater MFAH Book Club. Membership has grown solely by word of mouth and currently includes 42 members, including Bentwater resi-dents, their daughters, daughters-in-law and friends from all over the Houston area.

Each quarter the MFAH presents a book choice with different art subjects for the book club to discuss. All of the members independently read one of the books. The museum then provides a guided tour of works of art relevant to that book. The group discusses the book within the gallery and views and evaluates the appropriate art. For most of the book discus-sions, the Bentwater group has had the pleasure of working

with Eric Timmreck, a museum senior docent and a member of the Houston Great Books Council. After each tour, the group continues the discussion in an informal way with lunch at Café Express in the museum basement.

The topics chosen by the MFAH have ranged from Clara and Mr. Tiffany by Sue Vreeland with a discussion of Tiffany glass production, to My Name is Red by Orhan Pamuk and a tour of an Islamic art traveling exhibit. The current year’s selections of An Artist of the Floating World by Kazuo Ishiguro and The Hare with Amber Eyes by Edmund de Waal, highlighted works in the newly opened Arts of Japan Gallery. The book In Country by Bobbie Ann Mason included a tour of the War Photography exhibition. The next visit will include a reading of Honore de Balzac and a tour of the Picasso exhibition.

MFAH also has a walk-in tour of each book selection on spe-cific dates for the general public and small groups. If you are interested in learning more about the MFAH book club, visit www.MFAH.org/bookclub.

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While the MFAH book club meetings are a great way to get to know your Bentwater neighbors, this group got a little “too close for comfort” when 17 of them got stuck in an elevator at the museum for 25 minutes! Fortu-nately a museum staff member came to the rescue.

Susan and Dan Gramatges brought baby Daniel to a recent MFAH book club meeting, making Daniel the youngest member of the group.

Front row: Mary Peterson, Debra Riley, Sally Chapman | Back row: Sally Bierman, Susan Gramatges, Frances Fisher, Linda Prince, Marilyn Westney, Suzie King, Linda Zoellner, Joan Castleberry, Candace Frazier

This bridge group has been meeting every Monday for nearly 17 years. Of the eight original members, five are still playing in this group: Jayne Brown, Sidney Brown (not shown in pictures), Barbara Dale, Kathy Parkans, and Patty Sorensen.

They recently met at the home of Patty Sorensen where good food, great fun and wonderful bridge were the highlights of the day. Everyone is looking forward to the next seventeen years at Bentwater. THIS IS THE LIFE!

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BLO BRIDGE MARATHONBRIDGEThe Bentwater Ladies Organization (BLO) sponsors the Bridge Marathon each year. There are usually three groups with ten teams of two partners competing throughout the year.

Winners of Group 1 are: First place - Terri Swift and Sue FunkSecond place - Nancy Gray and Mary Anne WoessnerThird place -Sandra Maalouf and Rowena Galerston

Winners of Group 2 are:First place - Nancy Owens and Margot HeilmanSecond place - Patty Webb and Kathy UzelmeierThird place - Carol Davidson and Diane Edwards

Winners of Group3 are: First place - Melba Geyer and Cory CieslinskiSecond place - Charlie Hampton and Peggy AppleThird place - Karen Hamilton and Ann Pitman-Litchfield Sixty ladies participated in the Marathon this past year. We encourage bridge players to contact Diane Carter if interested in joining the BLO Bridge Marathon.

Steering Committee for Marathon Bridge. L to R: Chairperson Delores Williams, Terri Swift, Sue Funk, Carol Nelms.

Should we find our community in an emer-gency situation, what would you do? Are you a leader who is ready to get involved and help people when they need it most?

More than 30 Bentwater residents have already answered the call and become trained members of the Community Emergency Response Team, or CERTS.

The CERT program was developed by the Department of Homeland Security and is now administered by Citizen Corps. CERT is about readiness, people helping people, rescuer safety and doing the great-est good for the greatest number. CERT is

a positive and realistic approach to emer-gency and disaster situations and educates its members in disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help.

The CERT course will benefit anyone who takes it. This individual will be bet-

ter prepared to respond to and cope with the aftermath of a disaster. Addi-tionally, becoming a CERT in Bent-water strengthens our CERT team, allowing us to provide immediate assistance to victims in the community, organize spontaneous volunteers who have not had the training and collect disaster intelligence that will assist professional responders with prioriti-zation and allocation of resources fol-lowing a disaster.

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At some point in our lives we will like-ly be in a position to care for a loved

one due to illness. It may be a parent or a spouse with a physical handicap due to aging, or it may be an illness that has a tre-mendous effect on their mental wellbeing.

The National Institute on Aging reports that as many as 5.1 million Americans may have Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia among older people. In addition to memory loss, symptoms include sleeplessness, agitation, depression, anxiety, anger and wandering.

According to the Alzheimer’s Associa-tion, six in 10 people with dementia will wander. Because a person with Alzheimer’s may become confused and disoriented and may not remember his or her name or address, wandering is particularly dangerous.

To avoid panic and improve the chances of a safe return, it is important to have an emergency plan in place in case a person with dementia becomes lost. The Nation-al Institute on Aging and the Alzheimer’s Association recommend that caregivers take the following precautions:

• Makesurethepersoncarriessomeform of identification or wears a medical bracelet indicating his or her illness and where he or she lives.

• Askneighbors,friendsandfamilytocall if they see the person alone.

• Knowyourneighborhood.TheAlzheimer’s Association reports that 94 percent of people who wander are found within 1.5 miles of where they disappeared, so be aware of dangerous areas near the home, such as bodies of water, open stairwells, dense foli-age, tunnels, bus stops and roads with heavy traffic.

• Becausewanderingusuallyfollowsthe direction of the dominant hand, note whether the person is right- or left-handed.

• Makealistofpeopletocallforhelp,and keep the list easily accessible.

• Letneighborsandlocalpoliceknowthat the person tends to wander.

• Keepalistofplaceswheretheper-son may wander, including past jobs, former homes, places of worship or favorite restaurants.

• Keeparecentclose-upphotoandupdated medical information to give to police if the person becomes lost.

• ConsiderenrollingthepersonintheMedicAlert + Alzheimer’s Association Safe Return Program (visit www.alz.org or call (888) 572-8566 to find the program in your area).

• Considerhavingthepersoncarryor wear an electronic tracking GPS device, such as Comfort Zone and Comfort Zone Check-In, which helps identify location.

When someone with dementia is missing:• Beginsearch-and-rescueefforts

immediately.• Searchtheimmediateareaforno

more than 15 minutes before calling for help.

• Call911andreportthatapersonwithAlzheimer’s disease—a “vulnerable adult”—is missing.

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Bennie on his 80th Birthday with Spider Mohle

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His USTA tennis team buddies and friends gathered at Bentwater courtside on February 27 to join Bennie Sinclair in celebrating his 80th birthday. Attending were residents Al and Ann Franklin, Hal Holbert, Heino and Hella Rohde, Jeff Neighbors, Dave Ferguson, Terry Karka, George Gisler, Bill Waycaster, Spider Mohle, Terry Sappenfield and myself. Teammate Ron Redmond and his wife, Barb, brought a birthday cake for the event. Bennie accepted the birthday wishes and was then back on the court playing the game he loves.

The practice round of doubles that fol-lowed reaffirmed Bennie’s ability to play the game at a competitive level. It is amazing that he holds a skill rating of 4.0 at this stage of his career, attesting to the fact he is still in great shape. I recall fac-

ing him and his menacing forehand in the 1980’s in singles when we both played in the Men’s Northwest Tennis League in the FM 1960 area. For sure, Bennie has been an avid tennis player for much of his life and still enjoys the game and the competi-tion, but there is so much more to Bennie!

A native of Louisiana, he moved to East Texas as a youth and excelled in sports at Mineola High School, leading the basketball team in scoring three consecu-tive years and being named an All-State

came through it to play on the 1954 team. Bennie was one of them and was named a co-captain of the team, playing end at 6 feet, 2 inches and weighing 192 lbs., just 20 lbs. more than his current weight.

Several other notable members of the Junction Boys were Bennie’s teammates, Jack Pardee and Gene Stallings. A book has been written and a movie made about the famous “Junction Boys” available on Amazon Books, and Bryant’s techniques eventually turned the Aggies fortunes around before he left to go back to Ala-bama. Bennie remembers Coach Bryant as an intense, organized, hard but fair coach who contributed to his develop-ment as a player and a person. Bennie led his team in receptions his last two years and played in the 1955 East-West Shrine game and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers, but he knew his career would take him in another direction.

Bennie earned dual degrees in Mechani-cal and Petroleum Engineering at TAMU,

and in his 5th year on campus, he helped Coach Bryant as a student coach while completing his education.

Bennie married the love of his life, Joyce, in 1956 and went off to serve two years in the army at Ft. Leonard Wood in Missouri. He met Joyce through his sister, who was Joyce’s roommate at Baylor.

Bennie spent most of his professional career at Pennzoil and rose to become a member of senior management. They moved around as part of his career devel-opment before settling down in Spring Creek Forest in Northwest Houston from 1980 to 1993, at which point he retired and they moved to Bentwater. Bennie and Joyce have enjoyed the last 20 years here immensely. He marvels at the qual-ity of the people here, and he himself is a shining example.

Bennie and Joyce have three sons, one of whom lives in the Houston area and the other two are in Louisiana. They are

football player his junior and senior years. In 1951 Bennie entered Texas A&M, which was called The Agriculture and Mechanical College of Texas in those days. His junior year brought the arrival of the legendary football coach Paul “Bear” Bryant to A&M. Bryant felt some of the players were not “tough enough,” so he took them off to Junction, Texas for a grueling 10-day training session in 100 degree heat with no water breaks and team meetings well into the night. About 75 players began this adventure; only 35

all associated with the oil industry. The Sinclairs enjoy an extended family of six grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

The pillars of Bennie’s life are his fam-ily, his strong Christian faith and his love of sports. He is an outwardly humble but internally motivated and competitive person of tremendous char-acter and integrity. He is very active in The First Baptist Church of Con-roe, various community volunteering efforts and Texas A&M Alumni events. Besides tennis he also enjoys duck hunting and gardening. He continues to get together with the remaining Junction Boys and has been honored on the field at Aggie halftimes, most recently during last year’s victory over Alabama. I am proud to know Bennie and count him as my friend.

Watch for more articles from Chris Uzelmeier about the fascinating people of Bentwater in upcoming issues of Bentwater Life!

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

By Bentwater Resident Chris Uzelmeier

“JUNCTION BOY” BENNIE SINCLAIR

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Bennie with Birthday cake Bennie receiving serve Bennie catching a pass against Texas

Co-Captains Norbert Ohlendorf and Bennie Sinclair with Coach Bear Bryant

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Mens Golf AssociationMGA MGA D Player Select Tournament

These guys had a great time playing in what Texans call chilly weather (over 60⁰, less than 72⁰). This MGA event always has a good turnout due to the fun, food, and of course, competition. Congratulations to the overall winners – Jeff Conklin, Gene Colbert, Tony Zoellner and Peter Jordan. Way to go!

Reviewing results - Doyle Wofford, Kelly Manos, John Stebbins, Owen Dale

Putting green preparation - Owen Dale and Keith WayOverall winners - Jeff Conklin, Gene Colbert, Tony Zoellner, Peter Jordan

Driving range preparation - Tony Zoellner

Selecting teams the night before - Seated: Al Franklin, Jim DeBruin, Gary Sewell, Rom MichelsStanding Greg Buckner, Owen Dale Lunch and general meeting after tournament

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The Bentwater Garden Club recently met at the Yacht Club to hear a program about water gardening. Kathy Dunklin, Montgomery Master Gardener, demonstrated creative ways to use water in the garden. She also discussed compatible plants to use in this unique style of gardening.

Kathy moved from California six years ago and learned by tri-al and error that gardening in east Texas is very different from gardening in California. Many of us in Bentwater have expe-rienced the same scenario having come from different areas.

Kathy also demonstrated an easy way to make a disappearing fountain that we can create ourselves and enjoy the sound of splashing water in our own gardens.

It was a great program and we all returned home with valuable information.

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

Door Prize winners: Sharon Corzine, Helena Tripp, Phillis Podlipny, Diana Wingenbach and Jacki Quick

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POA General Manager Dawn Cleboski

Dear Property Owner:

We are all old enough to know we won’t agree with everyone all of the time. But disagreeing doesn’t have to lead to conflict; after all, conflict almost always leads to a less than desirable sense of community.

We all can just get along. The key: com-munication. It’s often the best way to

prevent and resolve conflict before it reaches the legal system. You don’t have to be friends or spend time together to achieve a peaceful coexistence, but you should try to be a good neighbor.

Please review and follow the tips below and remember - we are all in this together.

Avoiding Conflict with the Neighbors

Say hello: At the mailbox, while walking the dog or when you see a moving van arrive, introduce yourself. Learn your neigh-bors’ names and regularly offer a friendly greeting.

Provide a heads up: If you’re planning a construction project, altering your landscaping or hosting a big party, contact your neighbors beforehand.

Do unto others: Treat neighbors as you would like to be treated. Be considerate about noise from vehicles, stereos, pets, etc.

Know your differences: Make an effort to understand each other. Differences in age, ethnic background and years in the neighborhood can lead to different expectations or misunderstandings.

Consider the view: Keep areas of your property that others can see presentable. Follow all POA deed restrictions.

Appreciate neighbors: If the neighbors do something you like, let them know. They’ll be pleased you noticed, and it’ll be easier to talk later if they do something you don’t like.

Stay positive: Most people don't try to create problems. If a neighbor does something that irritates you, don’t assume it was deliberate.

Talk honestly: Tolerance is important, but don’t let a real irrita-tion go because it seems unimportant or hard to discuss. Let your neighbors know if something they do annoys you.

Be respectful: Talk directly to your neighbors if there’s a prob-lem. Gossiping with others can damage relationships and cre-ate trouble.

Remain calm: If a neighbor mentions a problem they have with you, thank them for the input. You don’t have to agree or justify any behavior. Wait for any anger to subside before responding.

Listen carefully: When discussing a problem, try to understand your neighbor’s position and why he or she feels that way.

Take your time: Take a break to think about what you and your neighbor have discussed. Arrange to finish the conversation at another time.

Best Regards, Dawn M. Cleboski


MEMORIAL

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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 easements in the Subdivision shall be (1) motor vehicles currently licensed and inspected for use on public highways or (2) 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

Rank

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!

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It is traditionally seen as the first day of the summer season. We often plan a family picnic and enjoy a day off from work. While you spend a relaxing day with family and friends, don’t forget the real reason we celebrate Memorial Day.

Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, was formerly known as Decoration Day and commemorates all men and women who have died in mili-tary service for the United States.

So as you make plans to barbecue, also plan a visit to a veteran’s memorial and raise the flag in honor of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

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The Bentwater Ladies Golf Association recently held its 2013 Senior/Super Senior Tournament. Congratulations to all of the winners and to Connie Landgraf who got a hole-in-one on the Miller #18. Way to go!2013 Senior/Super Senior Tournament

4th Flight, 1st Net Winner – Karen Walker Overall Net Winner – Barbara Bowe

Overall Gross Winner – Marlene Summers1st Flight, 1st Gross – Joey Ponto1st Flight, 1st Net – Diana HeniganAnd Shirley Rabuck who shot a great game as well

2nd Flight, 1st Gross Winner – Jerri StewartWith Bobbie Proctor and Liz Jones who played their best!

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Participants: Kelly Olson, Thelma Miller and 2nd Flight, 1st Net Winner, Roxann HunleyParticipants: Donna Hagan, Linda Gent and Judy Weiss

Nine Hole Winners: 1st Gross – Betty Moore (not pictured)Ist Net – Marian Champagne

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Men of Bentwater – MOBMOB members received first hand information about the multi-billion dol-lar Exxon Mobil expansion project that is creating thousands of permanent jobs in the Houston area, most of which will be located on the oil giant’s new campus that is centered on a 385-acre wooded site at the intersection of 1 -45 and the Hardy Toll Road.

Bentwater resident and Exxon Mobil executive, Roger Gladston, described the state of the art campus, which began its initial phase of constuction in 2011, as a facility that will “attract the elite and most talented.”

The new Exxon Mobil campus, which is scheduled to to be completed in 2014, is being constructed to high standards of energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. The complex will include multi-level office buildings, laboratories for research and development, a 100,000 square foot wellness center, a child devel-opment center and a retail mall that will include banking, dry cleaning, a salon and

more. “Exxon Mobil is promoting better work life, allowing employees to take care of errands on campus,” said Gladson.

The Exxon Mobil expansion project is the second largest project in the U.S. today, behind Freedom Tower in New York City.

Employees will move to the campus in phases as the buildings are constructed, beginning in early 2014. Full occupancy for employees is expected by 2015.

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, fol-lowed by lunch. The presentations of featured speakers usually last about 30 to 40 minutes, followed by a question/answer segment.

However, THERE WILL BE NO MOB MEETING IN MAY.

But don’t think that means the MOBsters aren’t getting together. May kicks off the first of three MOB golf outing dates:

Men of Bentwater 2013 Golf Outing Dates, Locations

• LakeCharles,LA-May14-15

• Hotter-‘N-HellOpen,WeiskopfCourse – 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].

A Look at the Exxon Mobil Expansion

MOB President, Terry Sappenfield, presents the tradi-tional MOB cap to Gladstone

Bentwater resident and Exxon Mobil executive, Roger Gladstone, gave details of the new Exxon Mobil campus scheduled to open in 2014

montgomery countySheriff ’s OfficeCrime Report

The Crime Statistics Report provided by the Montgomery County Sheriff ’s Office for the month of February 2013 showed 19 alarms, one case of criminal mischief, one reported theft, five welfare checks and two 9-1-1 hang-up calls.

Continue helping your neighbors by keeping an eye out for any suspicious activities near their homes and property.

The POA is currently working to remove dead trees from the common areas of Bentwater and identifying dead trees on property owner sites as well. If you spot a dead tree that may be dangerous to others, please let us know the location.

If you have a tree on your property and you are unsure if it is dead or alive, visit the Texas Forest Service website at texasforestservice.tamu.edu.

Thank you for your assistance!

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A Mother’s Day Poem - Anonymous

If I could give you diamondsfor each tear you cried for me.If I could give you sapphiresfor each truth you've helped me see.If I could give you rubiesfor the heartache that you've knownIf I could give you pearlsfor the wisdom that you've shown.Then you'll have a treasure, mother, that would mount up to the skiesThat would almost matchthe sparkle in your kind and loving eyes.But I have no pearls, no diamonds,As I'm sure you're well awareSo I'll give you gifts more preciousMy devotion, love and care.

She wiped your tears, brushed your hair, gave you hugs and always had time to listen. Don’t forget to tell mom how much you love her this Mother’s Day.

Whether it’s with flowers, dinner or an over-due phone call, do something special for the one who has done so much for you.

Maybe even put your love into a poem. Here’s one for a little inspiration.

Show Mom You Care

Mother’s Day Sunday, May 12

Contributed by Bentwater Neighborhood Watch Co-Chair Bob Hook

Neighborhood WatchWhen Nature Calls…

It’s 3:00 a.m. and nature calls. You climb out of bed and stumble to the bathroom. You then decide to get a drink of water and make your way to the kitchen.

Before you return to bed, take this opportunity to be the eyes of Bentwater.

Go to your front door or a front window and look outside and see if everything

looks okay. Hopefully all will be quiet and still. However, if you see someone slowly walking down the street or lurk-ing around, or if you see a golf cart or unfamiliar vehicle driving by or parked in a neighbor’s driveway, get an accurate description of what you see.

If something doesn’t appear “right,” it usually isn’t. You should report the situ-ation immediately. You can contact law

enforcement at 9.1.1 or the Montgom-ery County Sheriff ’s Office Non-Emer-gency line at 936.760.5800.

Although some suspicious activity could have an innocent explanation, law enforcement would rather investigate the situation than be called when it is too late to prevent a crime. Your call may save a life, prevent an injury or stop a criminal act.

This question is being asked by many homeowners in Bentwater. Since the water from the Jasper aquifer is "harder" water, many residents have installed a water softener. Now with 85 percent of the water produced coming from the "softer" Catahoula aquifer, some residents have experienced the water being "too soft." Ideal water softness is a very personal preference, so each homeowner should decide if and how to adjust their water soft-ener to achieve the desired "feel." A couple of options include:1. Slowing it down - Adjusting the water softener so it pro-

vides a lower dose of the softening agent. A resident can gradually adjust the dosage until the desired softness/hardness is produced. For example, a setting of 17 may be reduced to a setting of 6 or 7.

2. Setting the softener on bypass - In effect, turning the system off. Homeowners choosing this option are encouraged to check with the manufacturer's recommendation for how to maintain an idle system, especially the integrity of the plastic beads in softener.

As explained in the section above, MUD 18's strategy is to maximize the softer Catahoula supply through 2016 to accu-mulate water credits, which have financial value to the District. After 2016, the water produced will be more of a blend between the Catahoula and the Jasper aquifers. This blend will likely be less soft, causing some homeowners to choose to increase the adjustment on their softeners. If a softener has been idle for a prolonged period without recommended maintenance, the sys-tem may need to be serviced or replaced.

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the school board in May 2004 and cur-rently is in her third term. She has held leadership positions as president, vice

president, participated in two superinten-dent searches and served on several com-mittees. In 2004, when she first became a MISD Trustee, the total district enroll-ment was 4,959 with a tax rate of $1.66 compared to the present enrollment of 7,191 students and a tax rate of $1.34.

Trish Mayne is very committed to Mont-gomery ISD and the community. Prior to serving on the School Board, she was PTA President, served on the Campus Improvement Committee and the Dis-trict Improvement Committee. Trish Mayne is an advocate for the children and teachers of Montgomery ISD.

“It is a privilege and a great passion to serve the community by providing the best education to all our students and being fiscally responsible to the taxpayers. With all of MISD’s great achievements, I believe our best days are still ahead and want to be a part of accomplishing those goals. I am proud to be a member of the Montgomery ISD Board of Trustees

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NSRW North Shore Republican Women

Visiting with friends, meeting our coun-ty elected officials and hearing about current topics of the day are the high-lights of the North Shore Republican Women monthly meetings. Held on the first Wednesday of each month, mem-bers, associates and guests learn about what's going on in the state legislature, learn about the Texas Federation of

Republican Women and keep on top of current events. The meetings are held at Bentwater Country Club, but members from other areas as well as Bentwater residents take advantage of the busy group. Many county and state elected officials attend meetings when they can get away from their duties. In mid-April, several members traveled to Austin for

the Texas Federation of Republican Women Legislative Day. Meeting with our state officials at the capitol was one of the highlights. To learn more about NSRW and see what's going on with the organization and members, a website is available at www.nsrepublicanwomen.org. There is also a Facebook page at North Shore Republican Women/TX.

Lynell Soltys, Pat Peterson and Linda Harris taking a moment to pose for a photo

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Mary Dinklage and Jan Talley at a recent meeting

There’s no doubt we are blessed to live in Texas. The economy, relative to the rest of the country, is booming. The weather is incredible. The bluebonnets are in bloom. Where else could you possibly want to be? But every silver lining has a cloud. It’s property appraisal time again with the resultant tax assessment that rolls around every year. Another blessing that comes with living in Texas is that there is no state income tax, but local gov-ernment must be paid for somehow, and that’s where your prop-erty taxes come into play. But, if you stop and think about it, out of all the taxes you pay, there is only one in which you have the opportunity to have input- your property taxes.

The Montgomery Central Appraisal District (MCAD) is the local agency established by the state legislature to administer the appraisal process. Properties in the appraisal district, (i.e., Montgomery County) are appraised by the chief appraiser and his staff. If a property owner has a complaint about the apprais-al of their property in a particular year, they should discuss that problem with the appraisal district’s staff, and/or file a formal protest before the Appraisal Review Board (ARB).

The ARB is responsible for hearing and resolving protests from property owners concerning appraisal of their properties. The ARB’s duties and a property owner’s right to protest the appraisal of their property are more thoroughly explained in the

pamphlet called “Taxpayer’s Right, Remedies, and Responsibilities” available at the Appraisal District office.

While the ARB may use the state comptroller’s office to seek answers to technical questions relating to their duties and responsibilities and property appraisal issues, the comptroller may not advise a property owner, a property owner’s agent, an appraisal district or an ARB on a matter subject to a protest before the ARB.

It behooves all property owners to get involved in the appraisal process, either directly or indirectly. If for any reason a property owner does not desire to handle the appraisal protest personally, state law and MCAD procedures provide for the utilization of agents to handle the protest for the property owner.

Blair Smith has acted as an agent for hundreds of homeown-ers for more than 13 years disputing their appraised values both in Bentwater and around Lake Conroe. He is joined by Terry Bowie, whose six years experience on the Montgomery Central Appraisal Review Board with two of those as Board Chairman, provides a wealth of experience at this very important time. If you need help lowering your home’s appraised value, feel free to call Blair at 936-449-5773 or Terry at 936-597-5942. We will be happy to assist you.

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Even if you are running late for work or a trying to get home to relax after a long day at the office, please respect the speed limit.

The speed limit on Bentwater Drive and Bentwood Drive is 35 miles per hour and on all other roads in Bentwater, you must keep your speed to 25 miles per hour.

Remember, it’s the law and by obeying it, you are helping to insure the safety of your neighbors.

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SympathiesJanet Hales, 1939 - 2013

Janet K Hales, age 74, passed away after a courageous battle against kidney cancer, on March 20, 2013, in Conroe. She was born on Janu-ary 30, 1939, in Matador, TX, to Orvell and Leora Kuykendall. Janet graduated from Sudan High School in 1956. She was married to Don R. Hales on June 26, 1976, in Lub-bock, TX. Together they spent more

than 36 loving years. Due to Don's career, Janet and Don lived in numerous states including California, Ohio and Kentucky

before finally making their return to Texas. Janet was a member of the North Shore Republican Women and enjoyed tennis, golf, bridge and beating her sisters at scrabble. Additionally, Janet was active in the dinner club, wineaux group, theater, symphony and especially traveling. She was a beloved wife, mother, gram, sister and friend who will greatly be missed. Janet is survived by her husband, Don R. Hales of Montgomery, TX; children: Greg Dil-lon of Cedar Park, TX, with his wife Amy, and Melinda Dillon of Edmond, OK; grandchild: Lauren Dillon of Cedar Park, TX; siblings: Don O. Kuykendall, Sudie K. Faulkner, Carol K. Turner and Ross D. Kuykendall; numerous nieces and nephews; as well as a host of lifetime friends who were her extended family.

The next time you invite guests to your home, be sure to give them the royal treatment. Bentwater has so much to offer in world-class amenities: three championship golf courses with a full service team of golf professionals, stadium style tennis courts, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a Country Club with chef-prepared menus and a Yacht Club that offers the only pri-vate marina on Lake Conroe.

If you don’t have time to offer your guests a full tour of Bentwa-ter, contact the Bentwater Sales Center.

Steve Seay, Director of Sales and Marketing for Bentwater Sales Corporation, invites you to schedule a professional tour with a member of the Bentwater Sales team. They will be happy to show your guests everything Bentwater has to offer.

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Bentwater United Way Committee wraps up its year with smiles, having almost reached its goals, thanks to the wonderful and giving people in Bentwater!


Spring is springing and summer is right around the corner! As we begin to enjoy the warmer months we wish to remind everyone that watercraft entering our gates should be for the use of property owners or their guests. If you have a guest arriving with a watercraft you must not only approve the guest, but the watercraft as well.

If you have a guest or family member on your permanent list that brings in water-craft from time to time, the watercraft must be approved by you.

Pre-approval can be accomplished two ways.

1. If you are using the online guest approv-al system (www.bentwaterpoagate.com), please note watercraft approval when you enter the guest’s name. Example: John Smith and watercraft.

2. Telephone: If you are telephoning in the approval, be sure to tell the greeter that your guest has authority to bring

in watercraft as long as they are on your permanent guest list.

By pre-approving your guest’s water-craft we can ensure their entry will be smooth and timely.

Watercraft approval is used to keep the boat ramp and marina areas for the sole use of Bentwater property owners and their guests. Boat repair compa-nies, boat storage companies, vendors, contractors and other groups or per-sons who are not Bentwater property owners are not allowed to bring in unauthorized watercraft.

ENTRY of watercraft must be approved by the property owner even if theguest is on your permanent guest list.

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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-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 guest 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 – 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.

May 2013May 1 Wednesday-Feast of Artisans Farmers Market at The Woodlands Mall. Enjoy seasonal, local fruits and vegetables, local honey, free range chicken eggs, meats, olive oil, plants, bath

sundries, ceramics and more. Framers Mar-ket is from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

May 2 Thursday-BENTWATER – Senior Interclub Golf Tourna-ment on the Miller Course; 9 a.m. shotgun

May 2 Thursday-Market Street Spring Concert Series – Grab a blanket and chairs and head out to Mar-ket Street in The Woodlands for live music every Thursday night starting at 6 p.m. The concert is free to the public.

May 2 – 5 Thurs through Sunday-Houston Astros take on the Detroit Tigers at Minute Maid Park. Thursday’s and Fri-day’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 2 Thursday-Arena Theatre, Houston, presents Jewel and her Greatest Hits Tour. Show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $29.50 and $39.50. For more information, visit arenahouston.com

May 2 – 5 Thursday – Sunday-Hobby Center’s Sarofim Hall presents My Brother Marvin. Evening shows begin at 8 p.m.; matinees are at 3 p.m. Tickets are $85.00 - $327.00. For more info, visit centerhouston.net

May 3 Friday-BENTWATER – Cinco de Mayo Dinner at the Yacht Club; 6 p.m.

May 3 Friday-Arena Theatre presents Trace Adkins in concert. Show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $59.50. For more information, visit arenahouston.com

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, 2013 The Houston Classic weekend. A spectac-ular gathering of vintage motorcars, race-cars and antique motorcycles in a world-class setting. Weekend highlights include Worldwide Auctioneers 12th annual cata-logue auction, The Houston Classic Auc-tion, on Saturday, May 4, when over 100 of the finest cars line up to go under the ham-mer. The 2nd annual Concours d'Elegance of Texas is on Sunday, May 5, a celebration of beautiful automobiles in an elegant set-ting. Visit http://www.concoursoftexas.org/ for more details.

May 4 Saturday-The Woodlands Triathlon is one of the pre-mier multi-sport events in the region. The 2013 event will be a USA sanctioned event and will feature more than 1,000 athletes of all skill levels. The event culminates with a festive awards party featuring live music, food and beverages. For more information, call 281-210-3800.

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and homemade items of all kinds. Event is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., located at 9134 SR 242 in Conroe. For more information, visit woodlandsonline.com. 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 goodies. Located at the corner of FM 149 and College Street in Montgomery; open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

May 4 Saturday-Spring Fine Arts Show at Market Street – Walk the streets of Market Street in The Woodlands and enjoy the works of dozens

of professional and amateur artists. You’ll find paintings, photography, metal works, sculptures, digital art, mixed media and other works. The event is free to the public and runs from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m.

May 4 Saturday-Diana Krall’s Glad Rag Doll World Tour makes a stop at the Cynthia Woods Mitchel Pavilion. The adult contemporary blues and jazz performer will take the stage at 8 p.m.; gates open at 7 p.m. Tickets are avail-able at ticketmaster.com with prices rang-ing from $27.50 - $99.50.

May 5 Sunday-Cars and Coffee for a Cause – The Wood-lands Car Club invites you out on the first Sunday of each month to view and admire their amazing rides, all for a great cause.

Each month money raised benefits a local non-profit organization. The car show is from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Market Street in The Woodlands. May 5 Sunday-Summer Lawn Concert Series begins at Bernhardt Winery in Plantersville - Every Sunday evening, one hour before sunset, enjoy a lawn concert with great music and relax with family and friends. Winery will be open for tasting and purchasing wine by the glass or by the bottle. There is a $10.00 cover charge. For more information, visit bernhardtwinery.com.

May 5 Sunday-BENTWATER - Cinco de Mayo Tennis Inter-club and Head Demo Day at April Sound Country Club; 9 a.m.

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May 6 – 9 Starting Monday-BENTWATER - Miller Course closed for Aerification

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 8 Wednesday-BENTWATER -Ladies’ Canasta Game Day at the Country Club; 11:30 a.m.

May 9 Thursday-Taste-Fest 2013 at Lone Star Convention Center from 5p.m. until 8 p.m. Enjoy a food sampling event put on by Greater Conroe/Lake Conroe area Chamber of Commerce showcasing local restaurants to let the community know you don’t have to go far to enjoy fantastic food. Tickets are $15.00 for adults or $25 for two adults. Children get in for $5.00. Visit conroecvb.net for more information. May 9 – 10 Thursday and Friday-BENTWATER - Golf Academy’s Two-Day Golf School at the Practice Facility; 9 a.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-Election Day

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 11 Saturday-Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K Run, beginning in Reliant Park parking lot. Registration begins at 7 a.m. For more information, visit reliantpark.com

May 11 Saturday-KSBJ’s 30th Anniversary Show with Mercy me, Switchfoot, Chris August and others at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Show

begins at 5 p.m. Tickets range from $21.00 to $63.00. For more info, visit ksbj.com.

May 12 Sunday-BENTWATER – Mother’s Day Brunch at the Yacht Club; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

May 12 - 19 Sunday-BENTWATER – Mother’s Day Special in the Day Spa

May 13 – 16 Starting Monday-BENTWATER – Weiskopf Course closed for Aerification

May 14 Tuesday-BENTWATER – Game Night at the Country Club: Bridge & Canasta; 6 p.m.

May 14 Tuesday-BENTWATER- BLO sponsors Businesswom-en of Bentwater Luncheon at the Country Club. Request more information at [email protected]

May 14- 15 Tuesday – Wednesday-BENTWATER – MOB Golf trip to Lake Charles, Louisiana. For more information, contact Bob Hentges at [email protected]

May 14 – 26 Starting Tuesday-Hobby Center’s Sarofim Hall presents Mon-ty Python’s Spamalot. For tickets and show times, visit ceterhouston.net

May 15 Wednesday-BENTWATER – Golf Academy’s Short Game Clinic at the Practice Facility; 9 a.m.

May 16 Thursday-BENTWATER- Family Night at the Yacht Club; 6 – 9 p.m.

May 17 Friday-BENTWATER – High-End Wine Tasting in Yacht Club’s Harborview Room; 6 to 8 p.m. May 17 Friday-Dave Matthews Band in concert at Cyn-thia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $40.50 and $75.00. To purchase tickets, visit woodlandspavilion.net

May 17- 18 Friday and Saturday-Crighton Theatre and Bravo Company pres-ents Shakespeare Comes to Calamity Creek. Shows are at 7 p.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for students.

May 17 – June 8 Starting Friday-Owen Theatre, Conroe, presents Grease. This rock musical is one of the longest run-ning shows of all times and among the most produced shows in the U.S. Tickets are available at owentheatre.com

May 17 – 19 Friday – Sunday-Lego Kidsfest at Reliant Center! Lego Kidsfest is filled with interactive, creative and educational activities for the whole family. Join for hands-on educational fun. Find Lego and Duplo construction zones, dozens of large scale and miniature Lego displays, games and more. Tickets are $20 for adults and $18.00 for children. For more information, visit reliantcenter.com.

May 18 – 19 Saturday and Sunday-BENTWATER- MGA Member-Member Match Play; 9 a.m. shotgun

May 19 Sunday-BENTWATER - Six Bentwater ladies will be showcasing their amazing art work at the Blackburne Academy Students Art Show at Grape Wine Bar and Bistro in Montgomery. Show runs through the end of June.

May 20 – 22 Monday – Wednesday-Houston Astros take on the Royals at Minute Maid Park; each game begins at 7:10 p.m.

May 23 Thursday-BENTWATER – Northwoods Interclub Golf Tournament on the Weiskopf Course, 9 a.m. Shotgun May 23 – 26 Thursday – Sunday-Christian Youth Theatre, along with Crigh-ton Theatre, presents The Hobbit. For ticket information, visit cythouston.org.

May 24 – 26 Friday – Sunday-Houston Astros take on the Oakland A’s at Minute Maid Park. Friday’s game begins at 7:10 p.m.; Saturday’s game begins at 6:15 p.m. and Sunday’s game starts at 1:10 p.m.

May 25 Saturday-BENTWATER- Kayaking Excursion from the Marina; 9 a.m.

May 25 Saturday-Arena Theatre, Houston, presents Daryl Hall and John Oates in concert. Tickets are available through arenahouston.com

May 25 – 26 Saturday and Sunday-Memorial Day Weekend – Enjoy live music, vendors, strolling performers and fireworks at The Woodlands Waterway Square each night from 6 – 9 p.m. (Fireworks begin at 8:55 p.m.) It’s a great way to enjoy a relax-ing evening with your family!

May 26 Sunday-BENTWATER – Triathlon at the Marina; 8 a.m.

May 26 Sunday-BENTWATER – Jazz on the Lake at the Yacht Club Pool Deck; 6 p.m.

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UNCLE BOB’S BBQBentwater Residents Bob and Terry Blalock

1) Where did you grow up? How long have you lived in the neighborhood?Bob and I were introduced to each other by a mutual friend from Little League in Aliso Viejo, California in 2004.

Come to find out Bob’s children had moved with their mother to Houston and I had just bought property in Bent-water with the hopes of moving when my children graduated high school. My dad, Mike Ortale, a sales agent with Bentwater has lived in Bentwater for 17 years and I fell in love with Bentwater every time I visited each year.

2) Tell us about your family…To make a long story short, we fell in love, blended our two families together and relocated to Bentwater in 2007. With all four children entering college one right after the other we were faced with the question…how are we going to

pay for all four children’s college educa-tion. My niece Rachel was 6 at the time and didn’t have a fondness for eating meat, but loved anything that had her Uncle Bob’s Georgia Juice on it. That Christmas her Uncle Bob gave her her very own squeeze bottle of Georgia Juice and said, “Now Rachel, anytime your bottle runs out you just come see Uncle Bob and I will fill it up for you.”

3) What is your business, how/why did you start your business? What is unique about your business (what sets you apart from the rest?)When we decided to bottle Bob’s amaz-ing sauces to earn a little extra money to help pay for all four children’s college education there was no other choice but to name the sauce business our Bob’s Sauces. Over the last four years Uncle Bob’s Sauces has grown more than we would ever have imagined and

we are now in stores all over the coun-try. We now have a restaurant as well as the sauce business located on the North end of Lake Conroe at Stow-A-Way Marina. Uncle Bob’s BBQ on the Lake, 13988 Calvary Rd, Willis, TX. We are open Friday, Saturday & Sundays from 11am to 7pm and have courtesy boat slips available. If you are looking for a yummy BBQ sand-wich or Rachel’s favorite, pulled pork sandwich please come visit us, our son Brandon helps run the restaurant and will be happy to help you decide from the many yummy items on the menu. You can find our BBQ sauces for sale locally in our restaurant, in the Stow-A-Way Marina store.

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May 26 Sunday-Memorial Weekend Music Fest at Reliant Arena, Houston. Show starts at 7:30 p.m.; tickets are $39.50. For more information, visit ticketmaster.com.

May 27 Monday-BENTWATER- Clubhouse, both golf cours-es and Practice Facility will be open for Memorial Day.

May 27 – 28 Monday and Tuesday-Houston Astros take on the Rockies at Min-ute Maid Park; each game begins at 1:10 p.m.

May 28 – June 2 Starting Tuesday-Hobby Center’s Sarofim Hall presents Sister Act. For a complete listing of show times and ticket information, visit centerhouston.net

May 30 Thursday-BENTWATER - LGA Invitational Practice Round On the Weiskopf Course; 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

May 31 Friday-BENTWATER – LGA Invitational First Round on the Weiskopf Course; 9 a.m. Shotgun

May 31 – June 2 Friday – Sunday-Tristar Collectors Show at Reliant Center. Tristar is your trusted source for sports autographs, trading cards and other col-lectables. For more information, visit tris-tarproductions.com.

Upcoming in June June 8 – 9 Saturday and Sunday-21st Annual New Home and Remodel-ing Show. The Greater Houston Builder’s Association is coming to Reliant Cen-ter. Whether you are buying, building, remodeling or redecorating, you won’t want to miss this event! Tickets are $9.00 for adults, $7.00 for seniors and children under 12 get in free.

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And as an investor, you can learn a few things from marathoners, such as:

Preparation — No one gets up one day and is ready to run a marathon. Marathon runners train for months, and even years. As an investor, you, too, need to prepare yourself for the “long run.” How? By learning as much as you can about differ-ent asset classes, types of risk and all the other factors associated with investing.

Patience — Marathoners know they have a long haul in front of them, so they typically create a “game plan” — one that takes into account such factors as their physical condition, the weather on race day and the characteristics of the course, such as whether it’s hilly or flat. Inves-tors should also create a strategy — one that encompasses their goals and ways of working toward them — and stick to this strategy.

Perseverance — Marathoners may deal with injuries, dehydration and other set-backs, either while training or during the actual race. But as long as they’re able to keep going, they do so. As an investor, you too will face obstacles, such as market downturns. But as long as you continue investing and don’t head to the “sidelines,” you have a good chance of making prog-ress toward your goals.

Vision — Marathoners study the course they’re on, so they know what’s ahead — and where they’re going. As an investor, you also need a vision of what lies in front of you — the number of years until your retirement, the type of retirement lifestyle you anticipate, what sort of legacy you plan to leave, and so on. Your vision will help drive your investment decisions.

Proper coaching — Not all marathoners have individual coaches, but many have

at least gone to clinics or joined running clubs so they could learn more about the various aspects of this grueling event. As an investor, you can certainly benefit from guidance or “coaching” in the form of a financial professional — someone who knows your individual needs, goals and risk tolerance, and who has the experi-ence to make recommendations that are appropriate for your situation.

Every marathoner is familiar with the difficulties of the challenge and the satis-faction of finishing the race. As an inves-tor, you also will be tested many times. Furthermore, you’ll never really cross the “finish line” because you’ll always have goals toward which you’ll be working. Yet, by emulating the traits of successful marathoners, you can continue working toward your objectives — and perhaps you’ll avoid the blisters, too.

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Investors sometimes may get frustrated with their investments because those investments don’t seem to produce quick results. Perhaps that’s understandable in our fast-paced society, in which we’ve grown accustomed to instant gratification. But investing is, by nature, a long-term activity. If you look at it in terms of an athletic event, it’s not a sprint, in which you must pull out all the stops to quickly get where you’re going. Instead, it’s more like the 26.2-mile race known as a marathon.

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A fairytale wine-tasting adventure awaits the wine connoisseur touring the Loire Valley. Wine tasting can be enjoyed along with visits to many spectacular historic chateaux sprinkled throughout the region.

The Loire Valley is a region of excellent wines. It is not as well known as Bor-deaux or Burgundy but also not nearly as expensive. It is France’s last great unrec-ognized wine region and some of France’s best winemaking occurs here. But som-meliers, wine bar and wine shop owners,

the wine press from Paris, London, Brus-sels and Tokyo all choose to spend their vacations visiting the Loire Valley.

Touraine and Sancerre are excellent crisp whites you should sample on your visit. Coteau du Layon is like a bargain sau-ternes, and is perfect with foie gras. Reds range from full-bodied vintage Chinons to light and refreshing Touraine.

Vouvray is a great white loaded with flavors and layers. Vouvrays are produced in the picturesque little town of Vouvray alongside the Loire River, the longest and last wild river of Europe and it’s here that the world’s best Chenin Blanc wines are made. Vouvray wines range from dry and tart to medium sweet, and even as a sparkling version. The sweet versions are generally superior to the dry ones.

There are two versions of sparkling Vou-vray called Vouvray Mousseux and a finer beaded version called Vouvray Petillant. Try the Vouvray Petillant, the local take

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White wines of the Loire Valley usually improve with being aged from 5 to 15 years depending upon the AOC and the vintage. Its major white grapes are Chenin Blan, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadet. Each of these grapes is cultivated in other parts of the world, but the Loire Valley establishes the benchmark. A new bottle of Loire Valley white wine may be good, but a properly aged bottle is even better.

The tourist route around the vineyards of the Loire Valley leads wine lovers and beginners alike from cellars to vineyards, offering wine-related discoveries punctu-ated by visits to imposing castles, abbeys, cave dwellings and gardens along the Loire. It is now classed as part of the world heritage of mankind by Unesco (from Chalonnes-sur-Loire to Sully-sur-Loire).

No other wine region in France welcomes visitors with such warmth or simplicity. Visit local wineries, or simply enjoy Loire Valley wine at meals. Terrific restaurants abound in the region, with prices half of what you would expect to pay in Paris.

Beyond a doubt France’s most food-friendly wines are produced in one of the most gorgeous wine regions of the world, the Loire Valley, with incredible castles and a gentle climate. France is heaven for those who like innovative cuisine and quality. Inviting inns offer game, fish and abundant fresh vegetables to be lingered over with light white Vouvray wine, or full-bodied vintage Chinon.

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FOR SALE: 2009 HydroHoist boat lift outfitted for tripletoon. In Bentwater marina: $4,500 Call Bob 713-516-3867 or Bill 936-597-4805

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