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CLF Community Association, Inc

Regular meetings: 4th Tues, 7:00 p.m.@ Baronridge Scout Hut or Taylor Lake
Village City Hall. Notices are posted at the Forest entryways on Friday before
the next meeting. Check the Bulletin Board for late updates.

CHRISTMAS DECORATING CONTEST

The judging will be Dec. 17, 2009, Thursday starting at 7 pm. Judging will be by Gardeners on the Bay.

Please have your Christmas lights on at that time, if you wish to be judged.
There are 5 different categories with a first place and an honorable mention awarded for each of the
5 categories (total of 10 awards).

1. Doorway
2. Religious
3. Judge's Award
4. Fantasy
5. Traditional

There will be prizes for the winners. This is a long time tradition in Clear Lake Forest (at least 35 years).

SPRINGSPRUCE-UP SCHEDULED FOR

April 10 , 2010

Please mark your calendar to help out at our first clean up event of the new fiscal year. Probable projects are 1) rewiring about a dozen of the light sockets on the brick columns along Forest Lake Drive; Z) trimming/cleaning up along Forest Lake; 3) set posts along the parking lot at Baronridge Park to restrict access and 4) possibly adding security lights under the Scout Hut. General clean-up in and around the playground and pool is always a project for the kids to help with. The more volunteers we have the more we can accomplish. Please gather Saturday morning at 8:30 at Baronridge Park. We'd expect to be finished by Noon. Bring gloves and tools you think will come in handy.

CLEAR LAKE FOREST 2009 POOL SCHEDULE
May 11, 2009 – October 2, 2009

May 11 – June 5
Monday-Friday 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Saturday 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sunday 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
MEMORIAL DAY 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
June 6 – August 23
Monday 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Tuesday-Friday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sunday 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
4TH OF JULY 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm

August 24 – September 27
Saturdays 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sundays 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
LABOR DAY 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Adult lap swim: Monday – Friday, 6:00 am – 7:30 am, beginning May 11 – October 2.
No adult lap swim on holidays.

Water aerobics: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 7-8 am, beginning June - August. TBA

GULF COAST AQUATICS: 281-538-SWIM
CLEAR LAKE FOREST POOL: 281-532-3447
DIANE HUMES: 281-532-1063, CLFCA
RUSTY STEWART: 281-474-9140, CLFCA

To schedule a party, please call Gulf Coast Aquatics.

CLEAR LAKE FOREST
SUMMER WATER AEROBICS 2009

Start your day off with an hour of fitness, fun, and fellowship with good friends in the early morning air and sunshine.

Water aerobics classes at the Clear Lake Forest pool during the months of June and July and August. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings at 7:00 am.
Taught by certified instructor & lifeguard: Marla Garcia

Beginning Tuesday, June 10th and running through Thursday, August 14th.
10 weeks (30 classes)
Pay for the entire session in one payment - $65
Pay for an estimated # of classes or by the class - $3.00 per class
To register: Fill out attached form and send to:
Marla Garcia: 4729 Elm St.
Seabrook, TX 77586
(make checks payable to Marla Garcia)

NAME: _______________________________
ADDRESS:____________________________
_____________________________
PHONE # ______________ EMAIL ___________
Check one:
FULL SESSION (30 classes) $65 _____
PARTIAL SESSION ($3.00 per class) ____ (#of classes)
$____ (amount enclosed)
Questions/concerns: email – mmgarcia@ccisd.net
phone # - (281) 639-2332 cell
(281) 474-5782 hm
** Suggested supplies for class:
*webbed gloves for added water resistance
*foam barbells *(available at Leslie’s Pool Supply or
online: www.hydrofit.com)
large (aprox 4-5” diameter) “noodle”

"Gulf Coast Aquatics, Inc. is hiring and training professional lifeguards for the 2009 pool season!"

This is an American Red Cross program that certifies you in lifeguard training, first aid and CPR/FPR with AED. The prerequisite for this course is you must be at least 15 years old. Classes will be held March- July. If you are interested in becoming a professional lifeguard, please call the Gulf Coast Aquatics, Inc. office at (281) 538-SWIM.

[Sponsored by: Clear Lake Forest Women’s Club with assistance from the Clear Lake Forest Fins Swim Team.]

Rain or Shine !

Annual Clear Lake Forest Polar Bear Dare !

On the first Saturday after New Years, January 3rd, 2009 (Sleet, Snow or Shine), the CLFCA will host the annual Clear Lake Forest Polar Bear Dare. You too can join the Clear Lake Forest Blue Bear Club. The pool will be open for swimming (yes swimming) from 10 am to 12 noon. We will serve hot chocolate and ice cream. Come join those among us who are crazy enough to get wet! Come for the fun even if you don't want to get wet.

Ike Debris Pickup Deadline

According to the City’s website, the City’s last pick-up for debris was October 25th. Therefore, the disposing of fence debris or tree debris is the responsibility of the homeowner.

Please make sure that the contractor used to remove/replace fencing is aware that they are responsible for hauling the debris off.

Ike Debris Removal ( email to Alan Koelemay, 10/04/08 )

As stated, everyone should put all their debris at the curb in two piles; organic and inorganic.
The debris removal company is not FEMA. They are contracted by the city but in order for the city to be refunded by FEMA all regulations/processes must be met. One FEMA rule is that the debris company may not go onto private property. Therefore, all Ike related debris must be brought to the curb in the city .RO.W. This includes the stumps. Most citizens have gotten their stumps to the curb- those that have not done this yet will need to make those arrangements. I am sorry but the city cannot go on private property to remove any debris.

Mayor Natalie S. O'Neill
500 Kirby Blvd.
Taylor Lake Village, Texas 77586

281-326-2843 Office
281-326-5456 FAX

Hurricane Ike Report (initial review)

Baronridge Park: Mud Lake apparently came up to the base of the Scout Hut, but not inside. No
apparent damage to the building itself, but the A/C units that were on stands at both ends of the
building and not as high up, collapsed to the ground and was looked at September 23rd by
Aircon to see what repairs need to be made. The ductwork is in shambles as well.

Also, one of the light poles at the tennis court collapsed and was inspected on September 24th
by Patriot Court Systems to determine repairs that need to be made as well. The other poles will
be looked at too for integrity.

The pier suffered some damage, but it does not appear to be structural. The railing appears to
be loosened a bit and a board on the walkway is missing.

Luckily we lost only two trees and minor damage to other trees, which has been addressed. The
playground equipment looks good.

Pool Facility: Fortunately, we only had relatively minor damage to the trees, fencing around the
equipment rooms suffered damage and the tiles on the top portion of the fireplace at the Pool
building fell of and are scattered on the roof and ground nearby. There were tree limbs, etc. in
the pool itself, but no noticeable damage to the pool itself has been found.

                                                  Clear Lake Forest Women's Club

Formerly the CLF Home and Garden Club, the name change has been made to better
describe the focus and purpose of this longtime group. As the only neighborhood organization (other than the Community Association) we will direct our efforts toward encouraging neighborhood interaction, helping CLF residents to get to know each other better, and being able to address issues and interests common to all of us.

The CLF Women's Club is an association of women of all ages who enjoy knowing their neighbors and whose efforts are aimed at improving our wonderful neighborhood. In addition to sponsoring social events for the community and providing the Christmas decorations at our entrances, this group assists the Community Association with other projects.

The Club meets monthly, the second Tuesday of the month, September through June, mostly in homes, and enjoys a time for social interaction before a program. Guests and new members are always welcome.

Call Margaret Frick for more information 281-474-5732 Cell: 281-770-9544
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Near-term Meetings and Social Functions

              Mar 9 - Teresa,Gay, Tuesday, 7 to 9 @ 811 Forest Lake Drive
             Air Brushing + Updating Your Make-up Look % Debbie

          Apr 13 - Gloria Weiss, Tuesday, 7 to 9 @ 4227 Meadowbank Drive
             What is TAACL?... .The Arts Alliance of Clear Lake* ....Darby Mair, Executive Director, TAACL

Near Record Rainfall for June 2001

The 12.5 inches recorded for June 2004 at the unofficial Baronridge Rain Gauge location, is second only to the 16.9 inches recorded for June 2001, when we experienced the downpour from Tropical Storm Allison. This compares to the National Weather Services numbers for Houston: June 2004( *18.32 in), and June 2001( *19.21 in.)
* Houston Chronicle, 1 July 2004

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	SPRINGSPRUCE-UP SCHEDULED FOR April 10 , 2010
	Please mark your calendar to help out at our first clean up event of the new fiscal year. Probable projects are 1) rewiring about a dozen of the light sockets on the brick columns along Forest Lake Drive; Z) trimming/cleaning up along Forest Lake; 3) set posts along the parking lot at Baronridge Park to restrict access and 4) possibly adding security lights under the Scout Hut. General clean-up in and around the playground and pool is always a project for the kids to help with. The more volunteers we have the more we can accomplish. Please gather Saturday morning at 8:30 at Baronridge Park. We'd expect to be finished by Noon. Bring gloves and tools you think will come in handy.

	"Gulf Coast Aquatics, Inc. is hiring and training professional lifeguards for the 2009 pool season!"
	This is an American Red Cross program that certifies you in lifeguard training, first aid and CPR/FPR with AED. The prerequisite for this course is you must be at least 15 years old. Classes will be held March- July. If you are interested in becoming a professional lifeguard, please call the Gulf Coast Aquatics, Inc. office at (281) 538-SWIM.

	Annual Clear Lake Forest Polar Bear Dare !
	On the first Saturday after New Years, January 3rd, 2009 (Sleet, Snow or Shine), the CLFCA will host the annual Clear Lake Forest Polar Bear Dare. You too can join the Clear Lake Forest Blue Bear Club. The pool will be open for swimming (yes swimming) from 10 am to 12 noon. We will serve hot chocolate and ice cream. Come join those among us who are crazy enough to get wet! Come for the fun even if you don't want to get wet.

	Ike Debris Removal ( email to Alan Koelemay, 10/04/08 )
	As stated, everyone should put all their debris at the curb in two piles; organic and inorganic. The debris removal company is not FEMA. They are contracted by the city but in order for the city to be refunded by FEMA all regulations/processes must be met. One FEMA rule is that the debris company may not go onto private property. Therefore, all Ike related debris must be brought to the curb in the city .RO.W. This includes the stumps. Most citizens have gotten their stumps to the curb- those that have not done this yet will need to make those arrangements. I am sorry but the city cannot go on private property to remove any debris. Mayor Natalie S. O'Neill 500 Kirby Blvd. Taylor Lake Village, Texas 77586 281-326-2843 Office 281-326-5456 FAX