Champion Forest NEWSLETT… · Meetings will resume in September Auction News ... Faisal Ahmed Siddiqi Parents: Aziz and Nasreen Siddiqi School: Klein High School Honors/Activities:

Interesting Headlines to Look For Inside:CFWC, Friends in the Forest;

Honoring CF Graduates;CF Civic Club, Highlights of July 4th Celebration; CF Directory Chairman

Vacancy Announced; Volunteer Block Captains/Coordinator needed;

CF Fund, General News; Other News of Interest,

West 45 Airport Noise Committee News; School News, KISD TAKS information, Houston Chronicle’sShare Program, General News

Champion Forest

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY THE CHAMPION FOREST WOMEN’S CLUB

August 2006

CF Fund NewsReview Page 17 for Details on

Important CF Information Regarding:Beautifi cation/Lawn Maintenance;

Deed Restrictions; Garbage Challenges; Mosquito Fogging;

Recently Asked Deed Restriction Questions

A Fun Fourth in the Forest

Energy. Everlasting?I was struck recently, as I am periodically when the spotlight rests on energy

conservation, by how simple it is for each person to make a difference in improving air quality and the broader environment.

If assessed only in passing, the dramatic effects scientists have determined that our consumption of world resources – particularly oil – is having on the environment and global warming can seem overwhelming and beyond our individual control. I mean, we’re just one person, one family, who needs a vehicle, appliances and all the various other equipment that facilitates our day-to-day function. What can we do? (continued on page 20)

See page 13 for highlights!

School Bells Ring!!Classes for KISD and CFISD begin

August 16

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FRIENDS IN THE FOREST

Champion Champion C Forest Forest F Women’s Women’s W ClubClubC

The 2006 CFWC BOARD

President ....................Jenny Herd ..................281-370-7550Vice President ............TBASecretary ...................Karina Davis ................281-379-2272Treasurer ....................Treasurer ....................Treasurer Shonda Clay ................281-655-7020Communications .......Janet Smith ..................713-854-3561Historian ....................Historian ....................Historian Lisa Hardin ..................281-655-0845Hospitality .................Christa Rutherford ......281-655-0976Membership ...............Christy Geary ..............281-320-2746

Newsletter/Publicity Editor ...................... Editor ...................... Editor Nanette McDonald.......281-370-2223 Asst. Editor ............. Asst. Editor ............. Asst. Editor Barb Smith...................281-251-3093Scholarship ................Michelle Haugle ...........281-370-4317....................................Lisa Massey..................281-444-7442Special Interest ..........Laura Smith .................281-374-0909Sunshine ....................Heidi Baty ...................281-257-2634....................................Marilyn Carren ............713-291-3003

Dear Neighbors,

Each year the Champion Forest Women’s Club awards a Klein High School scholarship to a deserving senior young lady. This scholarship is one of two annual charitable functions of the Champion Forest Women’s Club. This year’s $2,000 scholarship recipient was selected based on specifi c criteria including the strength of her academic record, her community involvement, and her personal letter to the CFWC. She submitted an impressive scholarship application and also has

the distinction of being named this year’s Klein High School Valedictorian. The Champion Forest Women’s Club proudly announces the 2006 Champion Forest Women’s Club Klein High School Scholarship recipient, Jessica Lee, daughter of Terri and Jeffrey Lee. We understand that Jessica is currently completing a summer internship program at MD Anderson

Cancer Center and will be enrolling in UT Austin this fall. Congratulations, Jessica, and we wish you continued success as you begin your college career!

Many, many thanks to the neighborhood business women who contributed to our scholarship fund to make this $2,000 scholarship possible. We appreciate your generous support! In addition, we want to thank Michelle Haugle and Lisa Massey, our own scholarship co-chairs. Michelle tirelessly sought community raffl e prize donations, sold raffl e tickets at CFWC events, and worked with Klein High School administration to make this scholarship a reality. Also, we extend special thanks to Lisa Massey for her ready, willing, and capable assistance.

The Champion Forest Women’s Club is gearing up for our “other” annual charitable function already! It is our annual charity auction. This year our benefi ciary will be our neighborhood public schools. We will begin accepting contributions for that purpose this summer. Do you have any products, services, or a monetary donation for our fund-raising auction? If so, please contact our auction co-chairs Barb Smithat 281-251-3093 or Heidi Beale at 281-370-0423.

In addition to raising money for scholarship and a local charity, the Champion Forest Women’s Club provides a chance to get to know neighbors and to build a greater sense of community. If you are new to Champion Forest Women’s Club and are interested in joining us, please call Heidi Baty, our Sunshine Chairperson, at 281-257-2634. We look forward to meeting you! Keep your eyes open for information about our 2006 meetings and events in following newsletters. You will want to join us!

Your neighbor,Jenny Herd

Scholarship recipient Jessica Lee

Please visit us on the web at www.championforestonline.comwww.championforestonline.com

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IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER…

CFWC Board MeetingMeetings will resume in September

Cypress Forest PUD MeetingTuesday, August 1PUD Building – 16215 Champion Forest Drive6:30 p.m.

CF Fund/HOA MeetingWednesday, August 2PUD Building – 16215 Champion Forest Drive6:30 p.m.

CF Civic Club Tuesday, August 8PUD Building – 16215 Champion Forest Drive7:30 p.m.

CF Garden ClubMeetings will resume in September

Auction NewsThe Champion Forest Women’s Club is planning the Champion Forest Women’s Club is planning the Champion Forest Women’s Club

2006 Charity Auction. The money raised by this year’s

auction will be given to the teachers in the six schools

that educate our Champion Forest children.

If you would like to donate an item for the auction,

please contact Heidi Beale at 281-370-0423

or Barb Smith at 281-251-3093.


Newsletter EditorNanette McDonald • 16030 Abberton Hill Drive • 281-370-2223

Please deliver all articles and photos to the front porch newsletter mailbox or e-mail your news to [email protected].

The newsletter is published without charge to Champion Forest residents through advertising purchased from Champions Printing & Publishing. For Advertising Information call 281-583-7661.

Deadline for the September newsletter is August 10.

Make a $25 Investment in Your Subdivision . . .Join the Champion Forest Women’s Club. For only $25 you become a member

of the group that is responsible for these activities and more:

Monthly Women’s Club Programs and SocialsSpecial Interest Groups such as Bunco, Bridge, Investment Club, Gourmet, Wine Tasting,

Mothers With Young Children, Mom’s Night Out, Etc.Sunshine Greetings

Scholarship Fund-raisingAnnual Luncheon

Annual Charity AuctionMonthly Champion Forest Newsletter

All Champion Forest Women’s Club events are executed by volunteers. Annual Dues are $25.

Champion Forest Women’s Club 2006 Membership Form

Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone:_____________________________________ Email Address: _________________________________________

Make Checks Payable to Champion Forest Women’s ClubMail to: Christy Geary, 8322 Rockford Hall Drive

Membership dues include January 2006-December 2006


Nadia Saba SiddiqiParents: Aziz and Nasreen SiddiqiCollege: University of Houston College of Optometry – Nadia graduated with a Doctorate in optometry.Honors/Activities: She was affi liated with the American Optometric Association, Texas Optometric Association and the Student Volunteer Optometric Humanitarian Services.

Future Plans: Nadia will be practicing as a Glaucoma Certifi ed Therapeutic Optometrist in the Houston area.

Ashley LindleyParents: Bob and Sherry LindleyCollege: University of Georgia, Athens, GA, Bachelor of Science degree in biologyHonors/Activities: Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Four Year

Congratulations to Our Champion Forest Graduating Seniors!We salute you, 2006 graduates. May you fi nd continued success in whatever your future holds!

Congratulations We salute you, 2006 graduates. May you fi nd continued success in whatever your future holds!

Congratulations College Graduates Starter, Soccer Team, Team Captain, Member Phi Beta Kappa,

All SEC Good Works Team, SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year, 2003 and 2004.Future Plans: Ashley will attend medical school in August at UT Southwestern in Dallas

Russell Stephen HaakeParents: David and Marylou HaakeSchool: Klein High SchoolHonors/Activities: Rusty graduated Magna Cum Laude from Klein. He was a member of the National Honor Society. Rusty was voted outstanding linebacker for the Klein Varsity Football team this year and was selected for the All-District team, as well as the 5A Elite All-State Academic Football team. Rusty was also a 4-year varsity player and the 2006 captain of the Klein Ice Hockey team and received the Most Valuable Player award from the league. Future Plans: Rusty will be attending Southern Methodist University in Dallas, where he received the Distinguished Scholar and IBM Thomas J. Watson scholarships.

High School Graduates

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Joe Chiavone IIIParents: Joe and Margaret ChiavoneSchool: St. Thomas High SchoolHonors/Activities: Joe is a proud third generation St. Thomas Eagle who was a Senior Leader, Eagle Ambassador and a 4-year member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Spanish Club. He played baseball for STH for four years and was on the All-A’s Honor Roll every semester. He is a Life Scout and was a member of Troop 1323 where he held numerous leadership positions. He has been active in parish youth activities at St. Ignatius Loyola and has served as an alter server and hospitality minister. Joe has also participated in Catholic Heart Work Camps for two years. Future Plans: He will be attending Texas A&M Mays Business School in the fall.

Faisal Ahmed SiddiqiParents: Aziz and Nasreen SiddiqiSchool: Klein High SchoolHonors/Activities: Honor graduate, Magna Cum Laude, commencement speaker, National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Voted “Most Likely to Succeed” by the Senior Class, Speech and Debate, Global Meltdown/Ambassador Club, National Society of High School Scholars, National Honor Roll, DECA, International Poets Society Future Plans: Faisal will attend the University of Houston Honors College where he will major in biology. He plans to attend medical school.

Class of 2006

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Class of 2006


Cypress Forest Public Utility District

Board of Directors

Linn SmythJim Lynch

Bill Lawrence

Tom PetrickDebbie Jackson

Cypress ForestPublic Utility District

We encourage all of you to visit our website at cyforestpud.cyforestpud.com. It contains many valuable links and information including the minutes of our meetings as they are available.

The weekend of June 29 was the annual summer conference of the Association of Water Board Directors. This meeting was attended by Debbie Jackson, Linn Smyth, and Jim Lynch. It was a very educational event with many varied seminars and discussions.

The fi rst seminar I attended was Texas Homeland Security Strategy for Public Water Systems given by Paul Pearce, Ph.D.

of Nova Biologicals, Inc. In compliance with the Bioterrorism Act of 2002, our water district has completed and submitted its vulnerability assessment. Nationally, the EPA has identifi ed four common areas that could compromise the safety of public drinking water. These vulnerabilities are plant access, source water, water storage and water distribution. Cypress Forest PUD has reviewed these areas of vulnerability and found the plant access, water source, water storage and water distribution system to be highly protected and prepared with optimal methods and means for security and control.

Look for more articles of seminar topics in future issues of the newsletter.

Respectfully submitted,Debbie Jackson

A Note from PUD“The PUD appreciates the input from residents during the

Public Comment portion at the start of our monthly meetings. Because of the rules Directors must abide by, we are notpermitted to engage in a give and take on an issue that is not already on our agenda for the meeting. Any issue can be placed on our agenda for the following month, if necessary, and we are glad to share information and/or evaluations at that time.”

Linn Smyth


WELCOME TO CHAMPION FOREST

New ResidentsPlease fill out this form and return to Sue Akers at 15915 Stornoway Drive (281-320-0004) before the 10th of the month.(Check box(es) that apply):

___ We would like to be included in the newsletter

___ We would like to be included in the neighborhood telephone directory

___ We would like to make changes to our information in the telephone directory

___ I would like someone to contact me regarding neighborhood activities

Name: _____________________________________________Children's Names and Ages: _____________________________________________________________________________Moved from: ________________________________________Address: ___________________________________________Home Phone: _______________________________________Email Address: _____________________________________Husband is employed by: _____________________________Work phone: ______Wife is employed by: ________________________________Work phone: _______________________________________

Are you a proud new parent or grandparent? Tell us about it. Better yet, send in a picture. Babies brighten everyone’s day! Call Barb Smithwith your Sunshine News at 281-251-3093 or email your news to [email protected].

Sunshine

Welcome, New ResidentsDavid and Deanne Monro

16102 Parish HallPhone: 281-374-0008

Children: Katherine (12) and Emily (10)Moved from Conroe

Welcome Packets – Don’t ForgetThe Civic Club wants to make sure that every new resident gets a warm “hello” and helping hand. A neighborhood Welcome Packet delivered by a smiling face accomplishes both. If you know of a new resident on your street, please contact any Civic Club member for assistance. The packets include a CF directory, a CFWC newsletter and other helpful information about the community that can aid new residents.


CFWC

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

What a great way to have fun and meet your neighbors!We have many Special Interest Groups with a full variety of interests. Call the Special Interest Chairman of the group that interests you and Call the Special Interest Chairman of the group that interests you and Call the Special Interest Chairman of the group that interests you and Call the Special Interest Chairman of the group that interests you and give it a try. And if there's not a group for your “special interest,” give it a try. And if there's not a group for your “special interest,” give it a try. And if there's not a group for your “special interest,” give it a try. And if there's not a group for your “special interest,” contact Laura Smith at 281-374-0909, and she'll see if there's , and she'll see if there's , and she'll see if there's , and she'll see if there's suffi cient interest out there to start a new group! Be sure to check out suffi cient interest out there to start a new group! Be sure to check out suffi cient interest out there to start a new group! Be sure to check out suffi cient interest out there to start a new group! Be sure to check out suffi cient interest out there to start a new group! Be sure to check out the potential new groups at the end of this section!

The only requirement for participation in CFWC Special The only requirement for participation in CFWC Special The only requirement for participation in CFWC Special The only requirement for participation in CFWC Special The only requirement for participation in CFWC Special Interest Groups is to be a member in “good standing.” (Article VIII, Interest Groups is to be a member in “good standing.” (Article VIII, Interest Groups is to be a member in “good standing.” (Article VIII, Interest Groups is to be a member in “good standing.” (Article VIII, Interest Groups is to be a member in “good standing.” (Article VIII, Section One.) Membership includes annual dues paid to the CFWC.Section One.) Membership includes annual dues paid to the CFWC.Section One.) Membership includes annual dues paid to the CFWC.Section One.) Membership includes annual dues paid to the CFWC.Section One.) Membership includes annual dues paid to the CFWC.

Book ClubConnie Nolan, 281-379-5302 Ruth-Ellen Mack, 281-376-2107Thank you, Connie, for hosting our July discussion of , for hosting our July discussion of , for hosting our July discussion of , for hosting our July discussion of Wide Sargasso Sea. We will meet on Tuesday, August 8 Tuesday, August 8 Tuesday, August 8 Tuesday, August 8 at noon at the home of GeorgeAnna. Our book will be Killer AngelsKiller AngelsKiller AngelsKiller Angels by Michael Shaara. Please remember to notify the hostess if you Michael Shaara. Please remember to notify the hostess if you Michael Shaara. Please remember to notify the hostess if you Michael Shaara. Please remember to notify the hostess if you are unable to attend.

CF Mothers of Young ChildrenElizabeth Stewart, 281-370-6782Christy Geary, 281-320-2746Mothers of young children meet weekly for playgroup and monthly for Mom’s Night Out. Please contact Christy or Elizabeth for more information!

Couples GourmetSecond Saturday EveningSecond Saturday EveningSecond Saturday EveningLinda Anderson, 832-717-3661Linda Anderson, 832-717-3661Linda Anderson, 832-717-3661Linda Anderson, 832-717-3661Susie Wallis, 281-374-0473Susie Wallis, 281-374-0473Susie Wallis, 281-374-0473Susie Wallis, 281-374-0473If you are interested in joining the Couple’s Gourmet Group, If you are interested in joining the Couple’s Gourmet Group, If you are interested in joining the Couple’s Gourmet Group, If you are interested in joining the Couple’s Gourmet Group, please contact please contact please contact please contact please contact Linda.

Investment Group Investment Group Investment Group Investment Group Investment Group “Smart Women Finish Rich”“Smart Women Finish Rich”“Smart Women Finish Rich”“Smart Women Finish Rich”“Smart Women Finish Rich”New contact information!New contact information!New contact information!New contact information!Third Wednesday 9:30 a.m.Third Wednesday 9:30 a.m.Third Wednesday 9:30 a.m.Third Wednesday 9:30 a.m.Diane Wiedenheft, President, 281-370-1653Diane Wiedenheft, President, 281-370-1653Diane Wiedenheft, President, 281-370-1653Diane Wiedenheft, President, 281-370-1653Diane Wiedenheft, President, 281-370-1653Sandra Manning, Vice President, 281-583-2584Sandra Manning, Vice President, 281-583-2584Sandra Manning, Vice President, 281-583-2584Sandra Manning, Vice President, 281-583-2584Sandra Manning, Vice President, 281-583-2584Please contact Please contact DianeDianeDianeDiane or Sandra for information about this interesting group.interesting group.interesting group.

Mom's Night OutMom's Night OutMom's Night OutMom's Night OutMom's Night OutRuth-Ellen Mack, 281-376-2107Ruth-Ellen Mack, 281-376-2107Ruth-Ellen Mack, 281-376-2107Ruth-Ellen Mack, 281-376-2107Ruth-Ellen Mack, 281-376-2107On Thursday, August 24Thursday, August 24Thursday, August 24Thursday, August 24 at 7:30 p.m. we will dine at Pavorotti’s. Please call if you are planning to attend.Pavorotti’s. Please call if you are planning to attend.Pavorotti’s. Please call if you are planning to attend.Pavorotti’s. Please call if you are planning to attend.

Wine Tasting GroupWine Tasting GroupWine Tasting GroupWine Tasting GroupThird Saturday EveningThird Saturday EveningThird Saturday EveningThird Saturday EveningGloria Myer, 281-379-6783Gloria Myer, 281-379-6783Gloria Myer, 281-379-6783Gloria Myer, 281-379-6783Meets every other third Saturday evening. If you’re interested in this group, please contact Gloria Myer at 281-379-6783.



Potential New GroupsEn Francais – Est-ce que vous voulez parler en Français? Telephonez nous á 281-257-3260 pour discuter l’organisation d’un group de conversation Française.

Come One, Come All!Ever thought of joining an Investment Club? Now’s your

chance! We are currently in the process of organizing a new neighborhood investment club. If you have any interest (or want some), please contact Evan Bircher at 713-855-0878.

CFWC Membership Dues Reminder

If you have questions regarding your membership dues, please contact

Christy Geary at 281-320-2746.

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS - continued Champion Forest Garden ClubAhhh…August; for a lot of the U.S. that means that their

gardens are winding down and going to seed. “Indian Summer” – that means looking forward to cooler temperatures and crisp fall days soon. Not for Houstonians! We still have three months fall days soon. Not for Houstonians! We still have three months of warm if not hot weather ahead. We can put in a second crop of tomatoes now and enjoy them in October. We can enjoy our garden and its productivity practically all year round here.

Our August gardens are alive with hibiscus, crape myrtles, lantana and even roses. We have sunfl owers, ginger and fern that can be cut and enjoyed in arrangements in our homes; as well as many other fl owers and greenery. When my coleus gets a little leggy, I trim it back and use the cuttings in an arrangement with potato vine; both root in the vase. Then I have more coleus and potato vine to share.

I noticed the other day at the grocery store all the colorful array of cut fl owers for sale. We can buy roses or almost any fl ower we desire for $9.99 a dozen or sometimes cheaper. I know fl ower we desire for $9.99 a dozen or sometimes cheaper. I know we all have beautiful silk arrangements that don’t take any time we all have beautiful silk arrangements that don’t take any time or effort. They are convenient and last forever; but a fragrant bouquet of fresh cut fl owers can’t be beat, especially if you arrange them yourself. It’s therapeutic!

Arranging a bowl of fl owers in the morning Can give a sense of quiet in a crowded day…

Like writing a poem, or saying a prayer.– Anne Morrow Lindbergh

So no matter if the cut fl owers are from the store or from your own garden, here are a few tips on cutting and care to extend their vase life.

When harvesting fl owers from your own garden, be sure to When harvesting fl owers from your own garden, be sure to cut them in the morning, in the cool of the day.

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Some fl owers are best cut in the bud stage, like roses. Others need to be one-half in bloom, as in delphinium. Flowers in the daisy family have to be fully opened at harvest; otherwise, they will not continue to open after being cut.

Put your fl owers in water as soon as possible and store them in a cool place or even in the refrigerator until you are ready to arrange them. There is a lot of research and different opinions on water temperatures, etc.

1. Choose a clean, bacteria-free container or vase.

2. Re-cut stems at an angle. This eliminates possible bubbles that could clog water intake.

3. Remove the bottom leaves that could cause bacteria in the water.

4. Use cut-fl ower preservative. It helps prevent bacteria from growing and can extend vase life up to 75%.

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5. Resuscitate wilted fl owers by placing the stems in one inch of very hot water (180-200) for 30 seconds, then place in warm water.

6. For fl owers that ooze a milky sap (clematis and poppy) seal the stems over a fl ame. This will also prevent contamination of the water that might affect the other fl owers.

7. Lightly crush the base of woody stems with a hammer to improve water intake.

8. Change the water in your arrangement every other day for best vase life.

Enjoy the rest of August and remember the Garden Club will resume in September!

Stephenie Russell

Sharing News with Your NeighborsDo you have community news or other information that could be of interest to your neighbors? Share it. Perhaps school events or personal accomplishments have made a recent impact on your family. Let us help you celebrate and extend congratulations. This newsletter is a tool to assist neighbors in communicating. Send any information and/or photos of interest along with any suggestions for future articles to the newsletter editor, Nanette McDonald, at 16030 Abberton Hill Drive (front door CFWC Newsletter mailbox) or email to [email protected].

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CHAMPION FOREST CIVIC CLUBBOARD MEMBERS

President ......................John Shipp ................... 281-376-0240Vice President .............Ellen Thomson ............ 281-379-1925Treasurer ......................Treasurer ......................Treasurer Winn Andrus .............. 281-370-8723Secretary ......................Kristin Pollock ............ 281-257-6551Civic Events

Coordinator .............Coordinator .............Coordinator Ann Beauregard .......... 281-257-3219 .................................Marilyn Carren ........... 713-291-3003

Marquee Coordinator .............Coordinator .............Coordinator Maura Mulvehill ......... 281-379-5660

Directory Chairman ......................................................Chairman ......................................................Chairman Position Open

Tuesday, August 87:30 p.m.

16215 Champion Forest Drive

CHAMPION FOREST

July 4th Parade The rain held

out, the weather was cool, and the parade was a huge success as usual! Many thanks to the following people who helped organize the parade this year: Heidi Beale, Missy Dollahon, Shelly Slovak, Robin Reynolds, Lisa Hardin, Julie Dolhun and Wendy Savage. A big thanks also to all the people who brought baked goods for all of us to enjoy!

If you are interested in helping with future community activities, we will be looking for volunteers for the upcoming Halloween Happening. Keep your eyes on the newsletter!

Enjoy the remainder of your summer!

The Champion Forest Civic Club


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Note from Hazel GoreIt has been my pleasure to have been a part of the

Champion Forest Civic Club and to work with a great group of Block Coordinators and Block Captains, who do a wonderful job of volunteering to keep the directory up to date. Under the leadership of John Shipp and the Board of Directors, the Civic Club continues to work for the good of the community, and I hope to some day have the opportunity to again participate in a meaningful way.

Hazel Gore

Directory Chairman VacancyOur directory chairman, Hazel Gore, has moved from

Champion Forest. The directory chairman is responsible for updating the database for our neighborhood directory. This position must be fi lled soon or the block captains will not be able to distribute the yearly directory update forms in September. If interested in this very important job, please phone Sue Akers at 281-320-0004.

Coordinator VacancyChampion Forest has a vacancy for one coordinator. The

other coordinators would be happy to tell you about this job. Please phone Nanette McDonald (281-370-2223), Ruth Lawson (281-320-9785), Trina Roberson (281-320-1160), Val Arbona (281-370-4589) or Sue Akers (281-320-0004).

Block Captain VacanciesPlease phone Sue Akers at 281-320-0004.

Landau Park CourtLandau Park Lane

New Forest (9300-9400)Taidswood (9300-9400)

Note to Block Captains and Coordinators

It had been planned to send information at this time announcing a September 5 meeting at Kroger to distribute LUF folders. Unfortunately, we will not be meeting in September if there is no Directory Chairman. We are hopeful that this position will be fi lled soon, and we’ll be able to stay on schedule with our directory update process. Please contact Sue Akers at 281-320-0004 or email to [email protected].


CHAMPION FOREST FUND, INC.BOARD MEMBERS

PresidentRoy Riley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-376-0270

Vice PresidentRozann Janek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-655-0262

SecretaryCristy Hayes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-257-3260

TreasurerRoss Richardson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-379-5503

Director and Security Committee ChairmanWally Bircher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-374-7422

Community Outreach CommitteeHeidi Beale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-370-0423

CF Fund Board MeetingWednesday, August 2

6:30 p.m. 16215 Champion Forest Drive

www.championforestonline.com

Champion Forest Fund, Inc.(The CF Homeowners’ Association)

Champion Forest Fund, Inc.

CF Fund News – General InformationThe CF Fund Board hopes that everyone had a

great summer. Our agenda for fall is already full, and we welcome the involvement of every Champion Forest resident in seeing new projects to fruition. Below is a brief summary of goings on.

Beautifi cation/Lawn Maintenance – The new landscaping company, Scott Vann’s Sundance Earthscapes, hired this past year to maintain the esplanades and other common spaces throughout the neighborhood, has done a wonderful job. The plantings selected by the CF Garden Club and carefully maintained by Sundance are among the most beautiful we’ve seen in years. Tree pruning, which was part of the company’s contract, continues down Champion Forest and Cypresswood Drives. Raising the canopy of these trees will open up the boulevards – creating a safer route for drivers and more aesthetically appealing entrance into our area.

Lighting adjustments and repairs are currently being made at the guardhouses located at Strack and Champion Forest Drive.

Deed Restrictions – The CF Fund would like to thank the many CF residents who have invested in awe-inspiring



landscape and other home improvements this past spring and summer. These improvements help preserve home values for all Champion Forest homes.

And we would like residents to know that in our ongoing effort to beautify Champion Forest and address those ongoing areas of deed restriction concerns, the CF Fund Board plans to reintroduce deed restriction amendments. The Board also plans to appeal to the new CF PUD Board for a better garbage service plan for Champion Forest, as well as make changes to our current management company.

We have included some of the most common questions regarding deed restrictions we’ve received recently and our response. See below.

Garbage Challenges – One of the greatest challenges Champion Forest has faced over the past year is a change in garbage service. The CF Fund Board feels that the change in service has negatively impacted the neighborhood – as garbage cans line the streets several days of the week, and increased debris litters the curbs as cans are emptied in a less than thorough manner and left on their side or upside down at the curb where the remaining and “loosened” debris is able to scatter as well. This has impacted Sections 1 through 8 most harshly – as it is amid the apparent aging of some of the oldest areas of Champion Forest.

The Board has listened to many residents concerned about the noticeable debris in the streets on garbage service days. Recently a resident – upset by scattered garbage from bags and cans set out early at the curb before nearby neighbors departed for vacation – contacted a CF Fund Board member about garbage that toppled over and scattered during a thunderstorm. Board member Ross Richardson went in the rain several blocks away to clean this garbage for the upset resident. While very kind, this type of response is not physically possible on an ongoing basis for this Board of fi ve in a neighborhood of 1,479 homes. We rely on every single CF resident to take ownership of Champion Forest subdivision. The effort we all put into keeping our streets clean – whether it’s picking up scattered bits that blow past our homes, placing garbage in secured cans and placing out only on pickup days, or working with the HOA and CF PUD in developing service plans that are better for Champion Forest.

Disappointed that this increase of litter throughout Champion Forest is counter to ongoing beautifi cation efforts, the Board hopes to work with the CF PUD Board – currently responsible for garbage service in this district – to fi nd a more appealing solution for CF, while working within WCA’s three-year contract. Residents interested in providing constructive input on this topic are invited to submit suggestions through the CF website at www.championforestonline.comwww.championforestonline.com. The CF Fund is also developing a survey on this and other neighborhood and community issues, which should be distributed shortly.

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Mosquito Fogging – Once-a-week mosquito fogging service is included in the current CF annual assessment fee. And recently with the increased moisture and detected cases of mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus in Memorial Northwest, Harris County is providing additional spraying (aerial) over Memorial Northwest and neighboring Champion Forest.

Recently Asked Deed Restriction Questions

Is it acceptable to paint roof shingles?

No. If such a request were made on the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) review form, it would be denied. If a roof were painted without completing the ACC form, the homeowner would be required to either return the roof to its original color by removing the paint or remove the roof completely.

Since deed restriction amendments passed in Sections 5, 7 and 9, does that mean that annual assessment fees will increase in these sections only?

No. The Board has decided not to disproportionately raise assessment fees. We will, though, maintain the yards of any vacant property in these sections – when warranted.

We hope that an increase in fees will be approved in the next vote, in order to contemplate improvement projects for the neighborhood – brick fencing repair/pressure washing, landscape lighting along the esplanades, etc. We would also like the ability

to maintain unkempt yards of other vacant properties in remaining sections when necessary.

When is the next Deed Restriction Amendment vote scheduled to take place?

The Board has not yet decided when new ballots will be mailed – though possibly in the September/Octobertime frame. The ballots will allow residents to vote either for or against an amendment, as well as select one or more amendments independent of one another.

Is it a violation to leave heaps of garbage at the curb when garbage pickup is still days away?

Yes. Though the current deed restriction inspector drives the neighborhood once a month, and it is unlikely that such an offense would fall on a drive day. But, if a homeowner does this on an ongoing basis, it is likely to be noticed over time and cited.

The Board urges homeowners not to place garbage at the curb days in advance of garbage pickup. Not only is it unattractive, but it also has a greater chance of being knocked over by animals, wind or rain – littering our streets and washing into our drains. And while bags eliminate the retrieval step in the garbage day process, they are more likely to come apart and less attractive than a uniform can.


Energy. Everlasting? - continued from cover

But, when you inspect closer the list of little things we can do every day to greatly change the course of things in a far better direction, it’s suspiciously simple. While the great scientifi c minds are left to ponder and plan in an effort to help countries globally address that which is contributing to an environmental decline and dramatic reduction of resources, we can change just ever so slightly some things in our home and behavior that will greatly aid them in their task.

It’s not just for our kids…and future generations. It’s for everyone today who will – if left unchanged – be dramatically impacted by the environmental changes in the not so distant years to come.

Simple Things We Can Do Today

Changing the light bulbs used in our home to compact fl orescent bulbs not only conserves a tremendous amount of energy, but also presents a cost savings to the homeowner (at the back end rather than the front end). These types of bulbs burn ¼ the amount of energy as regular incandescent light bulbs. A 15-watt compact fl orescent bulb burns the same brightness of light as a 60-watt regular incandescent light bulb. While the cost is higher initially, these bulbs have a 10-year life as opposed to the approximate 1-year life of a regular light bulb.

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The savings is even greater with the strengthening of our environment factored in!

Unplugging things from the wall when not in use is another energy-saving act of effortless ease. Though cell phone, battery and game chargers are not charging, they continue to consume energy by remaining plugged into the wall. While many of us may not want to reprogram clocks on such things as coffee makers, radios and other small appliances every day, there are many things that can be unplugged with no such complication.

While our appliances should have the Energy Star seal to ensure maximum effi ciency, so too should politicians seeking offi ce! Understand where they stand on energy conservation and environmentally conscious regulation based less on what they say and more on action they’ve taken.

Encourage local developers, utility districts and community leaders to do what they can to ensure that as many trees as possible are left during development projects. Not only do they help clean the air we breathe and offset pollutants’ impact on ozone – a signifi cant benefi t in any city, but most decidedly Houston – they also keep structures and streets they surround cooler. While replanting smaller trees is certainly better than doing nothing at all, they stand in the shadow of the mature tree’s benefi ts.

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Not As Simple, But Worth Considering

Many analysts believe that the rising gas prices in the United States are merely the inevitable “adjustment” that will put our gas prices “in line” with the rest of the world – which is on average $4 to $6 a gallon. Even if prices do come down, dwindling resources are worth a change in lifestyle alone. When it’s time for a new vehicle, consider purchasing a fuel-effi cient vehicle – one that gets more than 12 to 13 highway miles to the gallon. Several car manufacturers are working on new vehicles – even an SUV – with fuel effi ciency in mind.

“New home” construction energy-conscious offerings cover everything from environmentally friendly and effi cient insulation to solar panels.

To read more on what’s being done to address the impact our lifestyle and resource consumption is having on our environment – as well as things we can do as individuals to assist in this necessary effort to offset the negative effects – check out the links below.

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From the Security Committee August 2006

Enduring a long, hot, wet summer, while waiting for the Bike Safety Rodeo. I’ll give y’all the results from it next month.

Recently I received a call from a neighbor that a bag of garbage had fl oated into the storm drain. By the time we removed the metal grate covering the drain, the bag had disappeared into the drain pipe. You can imagine what would happen if a pipe gets blocked during one of our monsoons. This is in PUD’s area, but since I was involved I will give some advice. Please place your garbage bags on the grass, not on the street or driveway where they can fl oat away.

Now On to Security – With all the nonresidents working in our area on roofs and other improvements, it behooves us to be extra careful with security. Close and lock all doors, especially garage doors. Park your autos in locked garages.

Continuing our trend to replace words with pictures, see page 22 for four more photos for your consideration.

Have a great summer, as the start of school is right around the corner.

Wally Bircher

“The test of a fi rst-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in the mind at the same time

and still retain the ability to function.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald


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Contract Summary ReportBurglary of a Habitation

Champion Villa – Unknown suspect forced entry into complainant’s home and stole jewelry from within.

Burglary of a Motor Vehicle

8600 Herts Road – Unknown suspect entered complainant’s unlocked vehicle and stole property from within.

Theft – Other

16200 Rutley Circle – Witnesses observed juvenile suspect entering complainant’s open garage and stealing property (liquor) from within.

16200 Chasemore Drive – Unknown suspect(s) allegedly walked into complainant’s open garage and stole golf clubs.

Criminal Mischief

Champion Villa – Unknown suspect damaged complainant’s garage door by drilling two small holes in door panel.

Telephone Harassment

Address omitted for Privacy – Ex-husband was making harassing telephone calls to complainant’s house. Suspect received warning from investigating deputy to cease calls.

Address omitted for Privacy – Complainant alleges that ex-boyfriend has repeatedly called her residence despite her demand he stop calling her.

Other Calls

Address omitted for Privacy – Adult male was transported to hospital, voluntarily, after threatening suicide. No injuries.

Address omitted for Privacy – Adult male was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.

16000 Abberton Hill Drive – Unidentifi ed male suspects wrapped complainant’s front yard. No damage.

8500 Cypresswood Drive – Known adult male suspect was alleged to have driven on median to pass vehicles. Arrest warrant was obtained for reckless driving, and he was arrested at his home on New Forest Drive.

9000 Cypresswood Drive – Constable’s deputies responded to a report of a white male dressed in black walking east on Cypresswood Drive carrying a pistol. Subject was disarmed and transported to the hospital by deputy for psychiatric treatment.

16100 Winchmore Hill Drive – Unknown suspect(s) entered the complainant’s open garage and entered his vehicles that were not locked and attempted to take a scooter.

16000 Kempton Park Drive – Complainant reported that an unknown vehicle is alleged to have struck his vehicle, causing minor damage, while it was parked on a public street over night.

9100 Godstone Lane – Complainant received information from bank that complainant’s debit card information was compromised and used to make unauthorized purchases in Bucarest, India.


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Calls for Service Contract ...................................................................................40 District .....................................................................................69Self Initiated Calls Contract .................................................................................372 District .....................................................................................22Reports ..............................................................................................40

Constable’s Statistical ReportHarris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Department

TYPE OF ACTIVITYBurglary of a Habitation ..................................................................Burglary of a Habitation ..................................................................Burglary of a Habitation 1Burglary of a Motor Vehicle ............................................................2Theft from a Habitation ..................................................................Theft from a Habitation ..................................................................Theft from a Habitation 0Theft of a Motor Vehicle .................................................................0Theft – Other ...................................................................................Theft – Other ...................................................................................Theft – Other 2Robbery .............................................................................................0Assault ..............................................................................................0Sexual Assault ..................................................................................0Criminal Mischief ............................................................................Criminal Mischief ............................................................................Criminal Mischief 1Disturbance – Family .......................................................................0Disturbance – Juvenile .....................................................................4Disturbance – Other ........................................................................Disturbance – Other ........................................................................Disturbance – Other 5Alarms.............................................................................................25Suspicious Vehicles ..........................................................................9Suspicious Persons ............................................................................4Runaways ..........................................................................................0Telephone Harassment.....................................................................2Other Calls ...................................................................................186

Champion Forest Patrol Activity Report – June 2006

Security ExtrasChampion Forest Residents:

There are a lot of contractors in the subdivision and some of them may not have honorable intentions.

Please be safe. Close and lock all doors. If possible, park your vehicles in your garage and lock the doors.

Also, National Night Out is Tuesday, August 1. Call your neighbors, plan a block party and get out and meet your neighbors.

Hope to see you out on Tuesday, August 1.Lt. Larry Finley

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Arrests Felony ......................................................................................... 0 Misdemeanor ............................................................................ 1Traffic Cit./Warnings ....................................................................... 98Recovered Property ($) ...................................................................... 0Mileage ......................................................................................... 4317Time Out Total Minutes – All Shifts ..................................................1887Days Worked ....................................................................................53Average Time Out/Day (Minutes/Day) ......................................................................35.6


Early Drinking Linked to Alcohol Dependence

July 6, 2006

Research Summary

Youths who begin drinking alcohol early in life are signifi cantly more likely to become dependent on alcohol later – many before they even reach the legal drinking age – according to a study of 43,000 U.S. adults. For example, 47 percent of those who began drinking before age 14 later become alcohol-dependent, compared to 9 percent of those who started drinking at age 21 or older.

The survey found that people who began drinking in their early teens were more likely to become dependent on alcohol at some point in their lives; in fact, about half met the criteria for alcohol dependence by the time they hit age 21. Young drinkers were found to be at elevated risk of dependence within 10 years of having their fi rst drink, before age 25, and at any point in their lives. They also were more likely to experience multiple episodes of alcohol dependency. “Converging research suggests that youthful drinking is associated with an increased risk of long-term, not just acute, health consequences,” said Elias Zerhouni, M.D., director of the U.S. National Institutes on Health.

The study, led by Ralph Hingson, was conducted by researchers at the Boston University School of Public Health and its Youth Alcohol Prevention Center. “This analysis suggests that interventions that delay drinking onset may not only reduce the acute consequences of drinking among youth, but may help reduce alcohol dependence among adolescents and adults,” said Hingson. “This work underscores the need for research to clarify how early drinking relates to the risk of lifetime alcohol problems,” added Ting-Kai Li, director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. “In particular, it is important to learn whether early alcohol use may affect the developing brain in ways that increase vulnerability to dependence.”

This information was taken from a study that was published in the July 2006 issue of the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine.

Reference:Hingson, R. W., Heeren, T., Winter, M. R. (2006) Age at Drinking Onset and Alcohol Dependence Age at Onset, Duration, and Severity. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med., 160(7): 739-746.

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West 45 Airport Noise Committee News

What is The West 45 Airport Noise Committee?

The Committee was created by residents living west of Interstate 45 to effect solutions to address airport noise and pollution as a result of current and future expansion plans at both Bush Intercontinental Airport and David Wayne Hooks Airport.

The purpose of the Committee is to work with offi cials to develop an effective and meaningful noise abatement program/policy that ensures the creation of noise abatement procedures that require the airlines to reduce noise over residential areas by changing fl ight paths and the way that airplanes land and take off. Included in the program would be enforceable fi nes for violations of the procedures.

The Committee held the West 45 Airport Noise Town Hall Meeting on June 20 at the Northgate Country Club. There were residents from many areas, including Lakes of Rose Hill, Champions, Memorial Northwest, Gleannloch Farms, Olde Oaks, Oak Creek Village and Northgate Forest. They want to stop federal funding for future expansion at Bush Intercontinental Airport until airport noise issues for the surrounding communities are resolved.

In the audience were State Rep. Senfronia Thompson, Patricia Harless, several media personnel, as well as staff representing Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, Judge Ted Poe, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, Rep. John Culberson, and Dan Patrick. Also in attendance were representatives of the City of Houston and the Houston Airport System.

“Houston is one of the few airports that does not have noise abatement procedures,” said Peter Bartok, a member of West 45 who offered a PowerPoint presentation on airport noise. “Just to give you an example, Beirut, Lebanon, has a noise abatement procedure,” he said.

Bartok discussed several of the components of the procedure that West 45 is seeking, which, in addition to

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changes in fl ight operations, include permanent noise monitor stations to ensure compliance and fi nes for noncompliance.

Changing Flight Paths

He also discussed the benefi ts of changing the landing procedure of airplanes to a method called a continuous descent approach. The landing consists of descending from a high elevation over a long, continuous decline until landing.

Bartok said this method would reduce noise by 50 percent and save the airlines up to 500 pounds of fuel per landing instead of using the current method of descending to specifi c elevations such as 3,000 feet and fl ying over residential areas for long distances before landing.

“This is a win-win situation for everyone,” said Bartok. “The question is, can we implement it at Intercontinental [Airport]?”

“We would like to establish a coalition with the airport to dialog with them in all facets,” he went on to say. “In six months, we would like to see considerable noise abatement procedures in place.”

Bartok also unveiled the group’s new website, www.fl ightnoise.comwww.fl ightnoise.com. He encouraged residents to lodge noise complaints with the airport through a link on the website. Politicians respond to numbers, and our goal is to get citizens involved with the noise complaint system and with this issue.

Political Reality for Changes

West 45 member Rick White discussed the political reality that the area residents face by working with the City of Houston to reduce noise. He said that most airport noise adversely affects unincorporated areas of Harris County and is not within the Houston city limits. This makes it diffi cult for the group to lobby Houston Mayor Bill White to take part in creating a solution for residents.

“Our federal and state elected offi cials must bring this situation to the attention of the mayor,” said Rick White. “As the funding for the airport expansion comes from the FAA through grants and from other exemptions, we are asking our elected offi cials to oppose federal funding for any other development pending the implementation of a noise abatement procedure.”

The West 45 Airport Noise Committee meets the third Tuesday of each month. In addition to the website, you can contact Linda Faulkner at [email protected]@sbcglobal.net if you would like to volunteer and attend the Committee meetings. The Committee also appreciates the opportunity to keep you updated through your community newsletter.

Joe Howlett(with excerpts from the Houston Chronicle)

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Raveneaux Racers

The Racers have had lots of fun this season. It is hard to believe that the season is over! After an outstanding season, many swimmers were invited to attend elite meets around the northwest area. Many of the swimmers who elected to accept their invitations ended the season by winning medals and ribbons in their individual events as well as relays.

If you missed the opportunity to be a Raveneaux Racer in 2006, look for information in January about how you can join in 2007!

In order to provide a quality program for the swimmers, the Racers rely on the generosity of their sponsors. The

Kids in the News

following people have sponsored the team this season. Please acknowledge them by using their services. The Racers extend a big thank you to their sponsors!

El Rincon Mexican Restaurant The Foster FamilyM K L & M Woolfolk Family Trophy SourceRaveneaux Country Club Bubbles Car WashOlshan Foundation Repair Re/Max NW Realtors, Smith Services Debbie DonahueWashington Mutual Home Loans Tony Hill, DDS –Cindy Smith The Pieri FamilySmith Commercial Contracting The Kelley FamilyNative Services The Fidler FamilyLincoln Property Company–Kevin Wyatt The Dunn FamilyMaui Wowi Hawaiian Coffee & Smoothies The DeShazer FamilyHarold and Nelda Wallace The Bedford FamilyTurner Paving & Construction The Klein Family


Fall registration is beginning soon. Our season will begin September 9. Any child born between 8/1/87 and 8/31/03 is eligible to play. The early registration fee is $85.00. After August 5 the late fee will be $100.00. The fee includes a full uniform for all ages and for our new pre-k and kindergarten players a ball and shinguards. Registration forms can be picked up at our offi ce located in Meyer Park. It is located on Cypresswood between Stuebner Airline and Champion Forest Drive. Forms are also available on our website at www.kleinsoccerclub.orgwww.kleinsoccerclub.org. All new players need to bring a birth certifi cate. Our offi ce hours are 4 until 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. If the offi ce is closed, forms are available outside by the side door and can be deposited into the mailbox by the side door.

Pre-k and kindergarten soccer is played under a modifi ed set of rules. The teams play 3 aside with no goalie. We would like for the children to learn a little about soccer and have a lot of fun. These teams are coed. This is also a good time

to ease parents who don’t know anything about soccer into this fast growing sport.

We offer “all boys” and “all girls” teams from 1st grade through 10th grade. Teams are formed by subdivision and school. Games are on Saturdays for boy and girl teams through the 8th grade. The older boy and girl teams play on Sunday afternoons. We again this season make technique-training sessions available to players 1st grade and up. These sessions led by professional trainers focus on improving individual skills.

High school students interested in a little exercise and meeting some new people should try one of our coed teams. Talk to your friends and register in groups. For more information call 281-320-2211. Special Saturday registrations will be held on Saturday, August 5 and 12 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Klein Soccer Club News


AAUW Membership BrunchThe American Association of University Women will hold

a membership brunch on Saturday, August 19 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, 14301 Stuebner Airline Road. Membership is open to anyone with an associate’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

The AAUW story began in 1881 with a strong commitment to promote equity for all women and girls, lifelong education and positive societal change. The founders of the American Association of University Women believed that education is the key to achieving equity for women. Over the years, AAUW has responded to the changing needs of women to ensure equity for women of all ages, races, creeds and nationalities. The AAUW Educational Foundation, as part of AAUW, is the world’s largest source of funding exclusively for graduate women. Each year it provides about $4 million in fellowships, grants and awards for outstanding women across the globe and for community action projects.

The North Harris County branch has been active in the community since 1973 and annually sponsors the Holiday Home Tour in the 1960 area. The 2005 Home Tour awarded $23,343 to the AAUW Educational Foundation and local community action projects. For more information about AAUW, please contact Susan Summers at 281-304-5203(www.aauwtexas.orgwww.aauwtexas.org), North Harris County Branch.

Klein ISD TAKS Scores Refl ect Student Gains

Based on student results for the 2006 Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS), the state assessment testing program, Klein students show progress in learning the state’s mandated curriculum.

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The Klein district has received the results of the spring 2006 Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills. The scores for all subgroups in the Klein ISD increased in 2006 in 19 out of 20 instances in reading, mathematics, writing, and science TAKS. On the 2006 social studies test, Klein students showed a slight decrease in the percent passing. At this time, the district is investigating why this decrease occurred and what can be done to improve student scores next year.

The Klein students tested in English surpassed the state scores on every test.

At the third grade level, Klein students surpassed the state’s performance in both reading and mathematics. Students must pass reading to be promoted to the fourth grade. In Klein, 96% of our third grade students passed reading.

At the fourth grade level, Klein students met or surpassed the state’s performance in reading, writing, and mathematics. Mathematics scores at this grade level are showing steady improvement rising from 81% passing in 2004 to 86% passing this spring.

Klein fi fth grade students, for the third consecutive year, showed an increase in the percentage of students who passed reading, mathematics, and science. 92% passed reading; 94% passed mathematics; 81% passed science.

Our sixth grade improved when compared to the two previous years and exceeded the state’s performance in reading and mathematics. 92% passed reading, and 82% passed mathematics.

Klein seventh and eighth grade students surpassed the state performance in all areas (reading, writing, and mathematics) at both grades and science at the eighth grade level. A science test is not given in the seventh grade. The percentage of seventh grade students passing mathematics has risen by 10% over the past three years. The eighth grade mathematics score has improved by 8% over the past three years.

Our ninth grade students surpassed the state scores in both tests given – reading and mathematics. The tenth grade and eleventh grade students surpassed the state scores in English


New Student EnrollmentStudents new to Klein ISD and not pre-registered for the

2006-2007 school year must enroll at the school within their attendance zone. Please visit the district’s website at www.kleinisd.net or call the public information offi ce at 832-249-4173 for information regarding attendance zones. In order to enroll a student in Klein, the following items are needed:

Proof of residence in Klein ISD – a gas, water or electric bill with your name and addressProof of identity (birth certifi cate preferred)Complete immunization health record

Students enrolled in a Klein ISD school during the 2005-2006 school year are automatically enrolled for the 2006-2007 school year.

New Student Enrollment Schedule

Grades Dates Times

K-5 August 2-10 8-11 a.m. & 1-3 p.m.

6-8 July 31-Aug. 10 8-11 a.m. & 1-3 p.m. Call for an appointment.

9-12 July 27-Aug. 10 7:30-10:30 a.m. & 12:30-2:30 p.m. Call for an appointment.

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KISD EducationFoundation and Chronicle Combine for Fund-Raising

Persons who subscribe to or renew Houston Chronicle subscriptions through the Subscription Share Program benefi t the Klein Education Foundation. To obtain information about participating in this special fund-raising opportunity, visit http://www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=cr.ef.chroniclehttp://www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=cr.ef.chronicle.

Anne Vallette, director of the foundation, stated, “When persons use the Share Program to subscribe to the Chronicle, the foundation receives up to $30. Additionally, the foundation will receive up to $15 for each renewal. The subscription/renewal must be made with a Share Program form. Persons do not have to live within the KISD to obtain this benefi t for the foundation; however, they must name the Klein Education Foundation as the benefi ciary of the offer. The foundation uses the funds from the Chronicle and other fund-raisers to benefi t teachers and students. We encourage all Klein ISD residents who subscribe or wish to subscribe to the Chronicle to use the Share Plan to make a difference during 2006-2007.”

Persons who need additional information may call Vallette at 832-249-4753.

language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Grade ten English language arts improved 20 percentage points over last year’s scores.

The district is pleased to report that the percentage of students earning commended status (getting 89-92% correct on a test) has increased over the past two years.


Klein ISD Calendar – 2006-2007August 9*, 10, 11, 14, 15 ....Staff Development Days

August 16 ..............................First Day of Classes

September 4 .........................Labor Day Holiday

October 9 ..............................Staff Development Day/Student Holiday

November 22, 23, 24 ............Thanksgiving Holidays

December 19 .........................End of First Semester

December 20-Jan. 1 ..............Christmas/Winter Holidays

January 2 ...............................Staff Development Day/Student Holiday

January 3 ...............................Classes Resume

...............................................Begin Second Semester

January 15 .............................Martin Luther King Holiday

February 26 ...........................Staff Development Day/Student Holiday

March 12-16 .........................Spring Break

March 19 ...............................Staff Development Day/Student Holiday

April 6 ...................................Easter Break

April 9 ...................................Staff Development Day/Student Holiday

May 24 ..................................Last Day of Classes

May 25 ..................................Staff Development Day

May 26 ..................................High School Graduation

*Optional teacher work day

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD2006-2007 School Calendar

August 16 .......................................................First Day of Classes

September 4 ....................................................... Student Holiday

October 9 ............................... Professional Day/Student Holiday

November 20-24 ...............................................Student Holidays

December 20 .................................................End of 1st Semester

December 21 ......................... Professional Day/Student Holiday

December 21-Jan. 3 ..........................................Student Holidays

January 3 ............................................................. Professional Day

January 4 ................First Day of 2nd Semester (Classes Resume)

January 15 ........................................................... Student Holiday

March 12-16 ......................................................Student Holidays

April 6 ................................................................ Student Holiday

April 27 ................................. Professional Day/Student Holiday

May 24 ............................................................ Last Day of School

May 25 ................................................................ Professional Day

Grading Periods: 1st Semester

1st Six Weeks: Aug. 16-Sept. 22 ......................................27 days

2nd Six Weeks: Sept. 25-Nov. 3 .......................................29 days

3rd Six Weeks: Nov. 6-Dec. 20 .........................................28 days

Total..........................................................................84 days

Grading Periods: 2nd Semester

4th Six Weeks: Jan. 4–Feb. 16 ..........................................31 days

5th Six Weeks: Feb. 19–April 5 ........................................29 days

6th Six Weeks: April 9–May 24 .......................................33 days

Total..........................................................................93 days

Inclement Weather Days: December 21, January 3, May 25

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ReRoofi ng GuidelinesArchitectural Control Committee guidelines for reroofing

permit the use of Fiberglass Class A Asphalt Roof Shingles throughout Champion Forest Sections One through Ten provided they are one of the following heavyweight or super heavyweight laminated shingles:

• ELK Prestique I (30 Year) or Prestique Plus (40 Year) Color: Weathered Wood, Sablewood, Antique Slate

• GAF Slateline (30 Year)Color: Slate Green, Slate Gray, Slate Blue

• GAF Timberline (30 Year) or Timberline Ultra (40 Year) Color: Weathered Wood, Charcoal, Slate, Pewter Gray

or one approved by the Architectural Control Committee. It is further agreed that these fiberglass asphalt roof shingles shall not be installed over existing wood shingles. The existing wood shingles shall be removed and 1/2” CDX plywood decking be applied prior to installing the fiberglass asphalt roof shingles.

Recycle Your Aluminum Cans at Yeager Elementary

We invite all of our neighbors (and especially all Yeager families) to bring your empty aluminum cans to the fi rst recycling day of the school year. The recycling truck will be in the Yeager parking lot from 8 a.m. until 9 a.m. on Friday, August 25. Yeager receives 75% of the money earned from the sale of these recycled cans (over $1,000 last year) – so come support your neighborhood school with your empty cans. If you can’t make it to the recycling day, ask a neighboring Yeager family to take your cans. We will have an aluminum can recycling day each month of the school year (except November). If you want to mark your calendars, the dates for the fi rst half of the school year are August 25, September 22, October 20 and December 15. Please bring your cans in tied-up plastic bags, as they are loaded into open crates for transporting.

Thank you! Questions? Call Cindy at 281-580-6912.

Other approved reroofing materials include cedar shingles, hand-split cedar shingles, aluminum shingles, copper standing seam, slate, and certain tiles. Please note that an Architectural Review Application must be submitted and approved prior to commencement.

Architectural Review Applications may be obtained from:

SCS Management Services, Inc.7170 Cherry Park DriveHouston, Texas 77097281-463-1777, 281-463-0050/FAX

Please allow up to 30 days for application processing and approval.

Thank you,Architectural Control Committee

CF Lost and FoundIf you’ve found a lost item and would like to try

to get it back to its owner, please contact Kathy Lawrence at 281-370-6925.


Youth ServicesFind your new Champion Forest Baby-sitter, Lawncare or Pet Care provider here!

Notice: Please take the time to check the information on this page carefully. If deletions, additions or updates are needed please let the editor know as soon as possible so that the names/ages/phone numbers are accurate and up to date. Thank you! Nanette McDonald, 16030 Abberton Hill Drive, email: [email protected]

Attention Young Job Seekers!Please resubmit your information if you want to be

included in next month’s Youth Services section. We are purging our list to keep it current and accurate.

Please Note: Law enforcement agencies advise that publishing children’s contact information on the Internet compromises their security. For this reason, the teenage job seekers list has been omitted from the online version of your newsletter.


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Tax Office (Tags, Title, Taxes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .713-224-1919

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Piano Teacher: Experienced with all ages, National Guild Teacher certifi cation, in your neighborhood. Call Diane Cameron at 281-376-3804.

Attention CF Sewing Enthusiasts! I am looking for a sewing teacher for my child! If interested, please call Patty Fanning at 281-251-1994.

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