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WESTGATE IMPORTANT NUMBERS<br />

HARRIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE INFORMATION<br />

<strong>Westgate</strong> Subdivision falls within District 4 of the Harris County Sheriff’s Department. Suspicious behavior should be called in to the Non-Emergency<br />

number, general questions should be directed to the Patrol District Office and emergencies should always call 911:<br />

Inframark Infrastructure Management Services<br />

2002 West Grand Parkway, Ste. 100 Katy, TX 77449<br />

Ph: 281-870-0585 • Fax: 281-870-9170<br />

Mgr: Angela Bumann - angela.bumann@inframark.com<br />

EMERGENCY NUMBERS<br />

Fire or Sheriff Emergency 911<br />

Sheriff (non-emergency) Press Option 1 for Dispatch 713.221-6000<br />

Patrol District Office (gen. info) 281-463-2648<br />

16715 Clay Rd., Houston, TX 77084<br />

Cy-Fair Vol. Fire Dept. 713-466-6161<br />

Cy-Creek Vol. Fire Dept. 281-440-0079<br />

Child Protective Services 713-394-4000<br />

Poison Control 800-764-7661<br />

Community Events & Activities Committees<br />

HOA Board of Directors: board@westgatetx.net<br />

Newsletter Editor: Kimberly McGaughy • kbmcgaughy@gmail.com<br />

Garage Sale Chairs: Philip & Adrean Rowell • garagesale@westgatetx.net<br />

Social Chair: social@westgatetx.net<br />

Parks/Pools Chair: poolandparks@westgatetx.net<br />

Deed Restriction Committee Contact:<br />

deedrestrictions@westgatetx.net (to report problems)<br />

Crime Watch Chair: Helen Daglas • crimewatch@westgatetx.net<br />

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UTILITIES<br />

Reliant Energy (elec) 713-207-7777<br />

CenterPoint Energy 713-659-2111<br />

CenterPoint Energy (to report gas leak) 888-876-5786<br />

CenterPoint Energy (power outage/downed lines) 713-659-2111<br />

MOC Water Emergency 24 hr service line 281-367-5511<br />

MOC Utility Operations (Katy office) 281-347-8686<br />

www.municipalops.com<br />

MUD #70 contact: Schwartz, Page & Harding Attys. 713-623-4531<br />

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WCA Waste Corp. (garbage) 281-368-8397<br />

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Houston North 281-766-1914<br />

Schools<br />

Cy-Fair ISD 281-897-4000<br />

Copeland Elementary 281-856-1400<br />

Jowell Elementary 281-463-6966<br />

Hoover Elementary 832-667-7301<br />

Anthony Middle School 281-373-5660<br />

Cy-Spring HS 281-345-3000<br />

Langham Creek HS 281-463-5400<br />

Local Services Bear Post Office 800-275-8777<br />

Bear Creek Library 281-550-0885<br />

Cy-Fair College Library 281-890-2665<br />

Langham Creek YMCA 281-859-6143<br />

Animal Control 281-999-3191<br />

ASPCA (24 Hr Poison Control) 888-426-4435<br />

Spills 713-439-6000<br />

TX Wildlife Rehabilitation 713-941-8972<br />

Humane Wildlife Removal 281-354-2293<br />

Bob Leared Interest, Inc. (property taxes for MUD #70) 713-932-9011<br />

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ANNUAL HOMEOWNERS MEETING RESULTS<br />

<strong>Westgate</strong>’s Annual HomeOwners’ Meeting was Tuesday, June 23 rd at<br />

6:30 PM in the Weekley Center. The agenda was on the proxy, which we<br />

mailed out again. Thank you to the 90+ homeowners who turned in their<br />

proxies and allowed us to conduct business. Zorik Petrosian was elected<br />

by acclamation, replacing Abel Gonzalez. Thank you to Abel for his years<br />

of valuable service!<br />

We are looking into conducting HOA Board meetings using Zoom. We<br />

weren’t legally allowed to do that with the annual meeting. Keep an eye<br />

on our website for notice, www.westgatetx.net.<br />

POOL NOTICE<br />

The <strong>Westgate</strong> pool was closed effective June 29, <strong>2020</strong>. The pool closure<br />

was a decision made by the Board along with the pool company due to<br />

the current Harris County COVID-19 threat level 1 (red), which means it’s<br />

severe and you should stay home. The Board will reassess when the Harris<br />

County COVID-19 threat level moves into Level 2 (orange).<br />

These are the four levels of the COVID-19 threat system for Harris County:<br />

Level 1 - Severe (red) Stay Home<br />

Level 2 - Significant (orange) Minimize All Contacts<br />

Level 3 - Moderate (yellow) Stay Vigilant<br />

Level 4 - Minimal (green) Resume Normal Contacts<br />

ANNUAL HOA FEES DUE<br />

The Board was able to avoid raising dues for <strong>2020</strong> and the annual<br />

statement has been mailed to all homeowners. The dues should be paid<br />

in January. If you anticipate not being able to pay your <strong>Westgate</strong> fees for<br />

<strong>2020</strong> on time, be sure to call Inframark (281-870-0585) to discuss getting<br />

on a payment plan before more fees are tacked on-from the attorney,<br />

etc. $635 can turn into $1000+ very quickly. Even if you don’t think<br />

you can pay all at once, you need to call Inframark to make payment<br />

arrangements; DON’T WAIT and cost yourself MORE money.<br />

These dues help pay for landscaping, electricity, water, refurbishing and<br />

adding amenities and pool management, among other things. It helps<br />

<strong>Westgate</strong> continue to be a great community with stable or increasing<br />

property values. If you’d ever like details of how your dues are spent,<br />

you can always ask our management company. Also, go to our annual<br />

meeting and you will receive a copy of the financials.<br />

YOUR CURB APPEAL CHECKLIST<br />

The curb appeal of our community depends on each resident maintaining<br />

his or her property as completely as possible. For those who keep their<br />

homes and yards well-maintained, the association thanks you for your<br />

efforts and good examples. We encourage all residents to pay particular<br />

attention to the following maintenance items. This is Not a complete list.<br />

1. Exterior paint. Paint is a quick and easy way to keep your property<br />

looking fresh, new and clean. It will also protect against corrosion,<br />

weathering and insects. ARC application is required if you are changing<br />

the paint color from the original paint color.<br />

2. Landscaping. Landscaping is extremely important to our community’s<br />

curb appeal. Please treat/remove weeds and remove dead plants and<br />

branches. Keep shrubs properly pruned and flowers well-tended. Keep<br />

yards free of leaves and remove grass clippings. Remember, as the<br />

weather warms up, your lawn will need to be mowed more often to<br />

maintain community standards.<br />

3. Roofs. Please insure your roofs are properly maintained and cleaned.<br />

4. Driveways and sidewalks. Please remove stains, clean mildew, repair<br />

cracks and fix other concrete problems. Remove weeds from sidewalk<br />

joints and debris from driveways and sidewalks. Do not use driveways<br />

for storage.<br />

5. Gutters and downspouts. Please keep them cleaned out to prevent<br />

overflowing and flooding. Repair any loose and or damaged gutters.<br />

6. Exterior siding, windows and wood trim. Replace rotted or damaged<br />

exterior trim. Clean mildew from exterior siding, brick and windows.<br />

4<br />

ARC application is required if you are changing the paint color from the<br />

original paint color.<br />

7. Trash Container. Store trash containers out of the public view.<br />

8. Vehicles. All vehicles parked or stored in the community should be in<br />

operable condition.<br />

9. Fence. Repair damaged or rotted wood fence pickets as needed. NOTE:<br />

Fence stain is NOT allowed. If your fence needs complete replacement,<br />

please submit an ARC application prior to installing the new fence to<br />

ensure the fence replacement will be approved.<br />

ARC applications are available on the community website www.<br />

westgatetx.net or via customercare@inframark.com. Thanks for keeping<br />

our community looking sharp.<br />

MODIFICATION APPLICATIONS<br />

Whether first-time homeowners or long-time residents, we all have a<br />

hefty investment in where we live. So it’s important to preserve the value<br />

of our residences-as well as the surrounding common areas we all shareby<br />

keeping buildings well-maintained and in a style that compliments<br />

adjacent structures and landscaping. When our homes’ exteriors are in<br />

good shape and the grass is cut, the hedges trimmed, the trash picked up<br />

and the sidewalks and roads well-maintained, the community is attractive<br />

to prospective buyers and renters and property values are preserved.<br />

Our association’s Architectural Review Committee (ARC) review program<br />

is a big part of sustaining the community’s appearance and property<br />

values. While our ARC guidelines have some limitations, they allow<br />

enough flexibility for individual expression. Please submit an ARC<br />

application if you’re considering a project for your home that involves<br />

painting, roofing, redesigning or installing trees, constructing a fence,<br />

adding a secondary structure (like a garden shed, dog house, swing set<br />

or garage); or installing solar panels or any other exterior modifications<br />

to your home or exterior property.<br />

Remember it is important to obtain approval for modifications prior to<br />

beginning an exterior modification.<br />

The ARC application can be found at www.westgatetx.net or you can<br />

request an application at customercare@inframark.com.<br />

DO YOU KNOW YOUR DEED RESTRICTIONS?<br />

GARAGE SALES<br />

In an effort to educate our residents, we are highlighting some deed<br />

restriction or other item that needs improvement in <strong>Westgate</strong>:<br />

In the Declaration of Covenants,…, Article VII, section B., pg. 11: “Garage<br />

sales or yard sales…[are] prohibited. The Association may…provide for a<br />

community wide garage sale.” Also, Texas state law considers garage sales<br />

an “uncurable” violation that can incur an IMMEDIATE fine. Our fine policy<br />

states that fine will be $50.<br />

Please only have garage sales on community wide garage sales days. We<br />

have one in the spring and one in the fall. Having them at any other time<br />

may result in an immediate fine. Why? Unexpected traffic concerns and<br />

parking congestion, as well as other kinds of disruptions, occur during<br />

random garage sales in the neighborhood. Also, people leaving their<br />

signs up after the sale is over increases the trash on the common areas.<br />

Having a community wide garage sale enables people to have warning to<br />

prepare for garage sales and limits the number of times they have to deal<br />

with difficulties, but also allows homeowners to occasionally have sales<br />

to clear out their clutter. It’s a compromise. Following these instructions<br />

helps keep our neighborhood looking neat and thus keeps up our<br />

property values. Home condition tends to be a contagious condition—<br />

good or bad. Let’s be considerate of our neighbors!<br />

COPIES OF ALL WESTGATE FOUNDING DOCUMENTS (including the<br />

ARC form) can be downloaded from the <strong>Westgate</strong> website www.<br />

westgatetx.net.<br />

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STAY UP TO DATE WITH WESTGATE NEWS<br />

To get the latest information on what’s happening in <strong>Westgate</strong>, be sure to<br />

check our other <strong>Westgate</strong> sources:<br />

1. The WESTGATE WEBSITE, www.westgatetx.net<br />

2. The <strong>Westgate</strong> FACEBOOK page is <strong>Westgate</strong>’s official Social Media<br />

outlet for information (on Facebook, search for “WESTGATE SUBDIVISION<br />

Official” and you must sign up); you can find goodies like pictures of<br />

our events, HOA information, etc. If you have trouble finding it on<br />

Facebook, type this into your address bar: www.facebook.com/groups/<br />

<strong>Westgate</strong>Subdivision/. Within a day or two, you will then be asked to<br />

verify your address, as it is a residents-only group. Look for this in your<br />

“messages” section at the top left of the page and you may be asked to<br />

accept a message.<br />

3. Send questions to the WESTGATE HOA EMAIL, Board@westgatetx.net.<br />

The newsletter only comes out once a month and information is a month<br />

old, so the other methods are used when something happens last minute<br />

and if you missed the newsletter.<br />

HARRIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE INFORMATION<br />

<strong>Westgate</strong> Subdivision falls within District 4 of the Harris County Sheriff’s<br />

Department. Suspicious behavior should be called in to the Non-<br />

Emergency number, general questions should be directed to the Patrol<br />

District Office and emergencies should always call 911:<br />

NON-EMERGENCY NUMBER: 713-221-6000 (Option 1 for dispatch)<br />

PATROL DISTRICT OFFICE: 281-463-2648 (for general information only)<br />

16715 Clay Road, Houston, TX 77084<br />

EMERGENCY: 9-1-1 (emergencies only)<br />

PROCEDURE WHEN FILING A REPORT<br />

WITH THE SHERIFF’S DEPT.<br />

If you ever have to file a report with the Sheriff’s Department, whether<br />

after calling 911 or the nonemergency number (713-221-6000), be sure<br />

to let the deputy know that <strong>Westgate</strong> has a contract with the Sheriff’s<br />

Dept. through our MUD district (Harris County MUD #70). That way,<br />

the incident will be reported to our contract deputies, giving them<br />

information on what to look for in our community. Also, be sure to report<br />

the issue to our Crime Watch committee at crimewatch@westgatetx.net.<br />

They discuss the problems with our deputies as well.<br />

WHY YOU SHOULD ALWAYS CALL THE NON-<br />

EMERGENCY NUMBER<br />

Please call the non-emergency number, 713-221-6000, when you see<br />

suspicious activity. A couple of recent calls have resulted in getting a<br />

couple felons off our streets.<br />

When an incident happens - suspicious person or vehicle, someone rifles<br />

through your car, etc - call the non-emergency number whether anything<br />

was taken or not, whether damage was done or not. Our contract officer<br />

spoke to some residents while he was responding to a call. They informed<br />

him that they did share info on social media but didn’t call HCSO. HCSO is<br />

not monitoring Social media.<br />

HCSO put their non-contract officers where there are problems. No calls<br />

= no problems. One call a week or so does not prompt a concern. But if<br />

everyone who posted on social media called it in, it would be, then HCSO<br />

would be justified in allocating more resources in our area to combat<br />

crime: 713-221-6000.<br />

STREETLIGHT OUTAGES<br />

If you see a streetlight out, please report outages to CenterPoint Energy<br />

at 713-207-2222 or 800-332-7143; also, at www.centerpointenergy.com.<br />

You will need the pole number, the black and white numbers listed<br />

vertically on the pole, to report the outage. This is something you can<br />

do to help keep your community safe. Otherwise, it may take a while for<br />

Centerpoint to notice it is out.<br />

Call or visit our website for more information<br />

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TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS<br />

If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the<br />

teenage job seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website (www.<br />

krenekprinting.com, click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with your<br />

name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate and<br />

the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want<br />

on your form. Please make sure your email is correct, we send emails<br />

in the summer to make sure all the info is still good and that you want<br />

to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we will<br />

remove you from the list until we do. Must have parent(s) permission.<br />

DISCLAIMER<br />

Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those listed<br />

on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out references<br />

if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a list of teenagers<br />

from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs. Responsibility for<br />

any work done by these teenagers is between those seeking helpers and<br />

the teens and their parents.<br />

CODE KEY:<br />

B - BABYSITTING, CPR - CPR CERT., FAC - FIRST AID CERT., RCC - RED CROSS<br />

CERT., SS - SAFE SITTER, SL - SWIM LESSONS, PP - PET/PLANT SITTER,<br />

P - PET CARE ONLY, H - HOUSE CARE, L - LAWN CARE, C- CAR CARE/<br />

DETAILING, T - TUTORING<br />

TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE<br />

NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION AWARENESS MONTH<br />

National Immunization Month is in <strong>August</strong>. It’s also the beginning of<br />

back-to-school preparations and a good time to make sure your children<br />

are properly vaccinated before they head back to school.<br />

There is no one preventive health measure more important than<br />

immunization. As the World Health Organization notes, the international<br />

medical community has endorsed the use of vaccines and immunization<br />

to prevent and control a number of infectious diseases, as well as chronic<br />

diseases caused by “infectious agents.” Vaccinating your child can avoid<br />

suffering and death associated with afflictions like diarrhea, measles,<br />

pneumonia, polio and whooping cough.<br />

The American Academy of Pediatrics says vaccines are 99% effective. Every<br />

vaccine goes through a series of tests before being approved to ensure<br />

safety. Vaccines are necessary to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.<br />

Some diseases that many had thought eradicated have reappeared, as<br />

polio did in Venezuela in 2018. Vaccines are studied intensively by the<br />

FDA, the CDC and many other organizations that vigilantly in keep watch<br />

over existing vaccines for possible complications.<br />

Herd immunity is when a certain percent of immunized people in a<br />

community reaches a level where everyone (including those who are<br />

too young or too sick to be immunized) get some degree of protection.<br />

It’s important that as many people as possible get immunized. It’s very<br />

risky to the health of other children to rely on herd immunity to protect<br />

your non-immunized child. By forgetting or opting to skip booster<br />

vaccinations, you are undercutting the effectiveness of herd immunity<br />

for both your own family and the community at large.<br />

SUN SAFETY TIPS FOR CAMPERS<br />

A few, easy sun protection measures can help all campers, counselors<br />

and staff avoid any immediate or long-term effects of sun exposure.<br />

• Use sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 on all exposed skin, including<br />

the lips, daily even on cloudy days; apply sunscreen about 20 minutes<br />

before being exposed to the sun; reapply sunscreen frequently (at least<br />

twice a day) and thoroughly.<br />

• Stay away from the sun in the middle of the day. Schedule outdoor<br />

activities before 10 AM and after 4 PM.<br />

• Encourage everyone to wear a wide-brim hat.<br />

• Try to wear clothes that protect your skin (ideally long-sleeve shirts and<br />

long pants) and sunglasses.<br />

• Practice the “shadow rule” - seek shade when your shadow is shorter<br />

than you are tall.<br />

• Speak out: talk to your family and friends about sun protection.<br />

• Be especially careful if you have fair skin, freckles or numerous moles;<br />

blond, red or light-brown hair; blue, green or gray eyes; a tendency to<br />

burn easily and to tan little or not at all and a family history of skin cancer.<br />

There is no quick cure for minor sunburn. But wet compresses, tub baths<br />

and soothing lotions may provide some relief.<br />

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<strong>August</strong> <strong>2020</strong> | <strong>Westgate</strong>


NATIONAL DAYS IN AUGUST<br />

Did you know that every month has some sort of National Day, week<br />

or even the whole month is a National month? Some could be used to<br />

plan a fun day with the family or create a project for the kids on a rainy<br />

afternoon or maybe just start an interesting discussion! Here is a partial<br />

list (there are many more) of what we found for the month of <strong>August</strong>:<br />

<strong>August</strong> 1 st : National Girlfriends Day<br />

<strong>August</strong> 2 nd : National Coloring Book Day<br />

<strong>August</strong> 3 rd : National Watermelon Day<br />

<strong>August</strong> 4 th : National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day<br />

<strong>August</strong> 5 th : National Underwear Day<br />

<strong>August</strong> 6 th : National Root Beer Float Day<br />

<strong>August</strong> 7 th : Purple Heart Day<br />

<strong>August</strong> 8 th : National Happiness Happens Day<br />

<strong>August</strong> 9 th : National Book Lovers Day<br />

<strong>August</strong> 10 th : National Lazy Day<br />

<strong>August</strong> 11 th : National Son’s and Daughter’s Day<br />

<strong>August</strong> 12 th : National Vinyl Record Day<br />

<strong>August</strong> 13 th : National Left-Handers Day<br />

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CLASSES FOR <strong>2020</strong>-2021 START<br />

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH<br />

The CFISD Board of Trustees approved the recommendation to modify<br />

the <strong>2020</strong>-2021 instructional calendar during a special-called meeting on<br />

July 21.<br />

The newly approved calendar pushes back the first day of instruction<br />

to Tuesday, Sept. 8. The later start date allows the district more time<br />

to monitor and evaluate the current health conditions in Harris County<br />

related to COVID-19. Additionally, with the recent authorization of the<br />

district to implement 1:1 technology for students, the delayed start date<br />

will provide more time for the district to distribute Chromebooks and<br />

internet devices to students with a demonstrated need.<br />

Other changes include the modification of professional development<br />

days for teachers and a return to duty of Friday, Aug. 14.<br />

The last day of school is scheduled for June 3; however, weekdays from<br />

June 7-30 are reserved as closure make-up days in case additional days<br />

are needed as a result of COVID-19 or other natural disasters.<br />

To download the <strong>2020</strong>-2021 school calendar, visit the CFISD website at<br />

www.cfisd.net/en/calendar/<br />

BOARD APPROVES PURCHASE OF<br />

CHROMEBOOKS, INTERNET ACCESS TO SUPPORT<br />

1:1 TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION FOR ALL STUDENTS<br />

The CFISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted in favor of authorizing<br />

the superintendent to approve the purchase of portable electronic<br />

devices for students, LTE internet access for students and other items<br />

needed to support a one-to-one solution through the Department of<br />

Information Resources (DIR) purchasing cooperative at an amount not to<br />

exceed $44 million during a special-called meeting on July 7 th .<br />

The purchase will support CFISD LTE 1:1 (Learning Together Everywhere),<br />

which provides every student with an electronic device to support<br />

quality instruction and resources. The program allows CFISD to meet<br />

the needs of all students by providing appropriate teacher-directed<br />

instruction, including real-time live virtual instruction as outlined in the<br />

Texas Education Agency’s Strong Start <strong>2020</strong>-21 plan.<br />

“All of our students need quality instruction from their teachers,” said Dr.<br />

Linda Macias, CFISD chief academic officer. “While nothing can replace<br />

effective face-to-face instruction with a teacher, ensuring all students<br />

have a Chromebook and internet access will allow them to receive<br />

remote instruction that is teacher-directed and includes live virtual<br />

instruction through the CFISD Connect platform. This will allow students<br />

to be actively engaged in their learning while connecting with their<br />

teachers and classmates.”<br />

CFISD LTE 1:1 will function in two parts: Chromebooks featuring built-in<br />

cameras, microphones and external protective cases; and internet access.<br />

Devices will be managed through inventory systems, with accidental<br />

damage protection and CFISD technicians will be available for repairs.<br />

Safety layers will prevent unauthorized downloads, while a content filter<br />

will be installed on all devices in compliance with the Children Internet<br />

Protection Act. Each device also features a comprehensive reporting<br />

and alerting system for Chromebooks, which facilitates locating and<br />

recovering misplaced devices.<br />

Internet access will be made available for students in households<br />

indicating a need through mobile hotspots. In addition, CFISD is piloting<br />

a program to broaden its reach by installing WiFi on buses.<br />

The CFISD LTE 1:1 website (www.cfisd.net/lte) will provide parents and<br />

students information on internet filtering, digital citizenship, device care,<br />

technical support and additional online resources, including handbook<br />

and guidelines for use, return process and reporting a device lost or<br />

stolen.<br />

Technology services team members will work collaboratively with school<br />

leadership and the curriculum and instruction departments to distribute<br />

devices to students and identify households in need of internet access.<br />

“By providing a device for every student, we believe that the district is<br />

taking a significant step to ensure that our students are positioned for<br />

success,” said Karen Smith, CFISD chief financial officer. “The CFISD LTE 1:1<br />

program ties Schoology and CFISD Connect together to complete a high<br />

quality instructional program. This program positions our students to be<br />

successful in all learning environments.”<br />

The goal is to distribute devices prior to the first day of school (September<br />

8 th ), though availability may ultimately determine the schedule for<br />

distribution.<br />

DR. KAYNE SMITH APPOINTED PRESIDENT OF THE<br />

TEXAS ASSOCIATION FOR PUPIL TRANSPORTATION<br />

Dr. Kayne Smith, CFISD director of transportation, was recently appointed<br />

president of the Texas Association for Pupil Transportation (TAPT) in<br />

conjunction with the association’s <strong>2020</strong> virtual awards ceremony. Smith<br />

will serve as TAPT’s 48th president and lead the executive committee for<br />

the <strong>2020</strong>-2021 term.<br />

A TAPT executive committee member the past three years, Smith leads<br />

one of the largest affiliate organizations to the National Association of<br />

Pupil Transportation in helping facilitate networking and educational<br />

opportunities. He served as parliamentarian for two years before serving<br />

as president-elect for the 2019-<strong>2020</strong> term. In addition, Smith has served<br />

as the legislative committee chairperson since 2015.<br />

“It was an honor to be elected as President of the Texas Association for<br />

Pupil Transportation for <strong>2020</strong>-2021,” Smith said. “I am excited to be able to<br />

serve the countless school bus drivers, attendants, technicians, directors<br />

and other staff members across the state whose purpose is to provide<br />

a safe and healthy transportation service to the students of Texas. I am<br />

deeply grateful for the support and encouragement from CFISD and my<br />

team in transportation.”<br />

The TAPT was formed in 1972 and held its first conference the next year.<br />

A professional certification program was started in 1991 with class topics<br />

including personnel management, student safety, operations, vehicle<br />

maintenance and budgeting and reporting. In addition, TAPT offers<br />

scholarship opportunities for students and adult members and contests<br />

to promote safety of school bus transportation.<br />

Smith returned to CFISD as the director of transportation in September 2018<br />

after starting in 2014 as an area director at the Telge Transportation Center<br />

and then as an assistant director of human resources for the transportation<br />

department. He received his TAPT certification in 2008 and has served as an<br />

instructor in numerous professional development courses.<br />

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BOY SCOUT TROOP 609<br />

Boy Scout Troop 609 is a specialized for Boys with high functioning<br />

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BOY SCOUT TROOP 838<br />

Troop 838 is a small pack located near Hwy 6 and West Road at the<br />

Crossbridges Church. We are between the Copperfield and Aberdeen<br />

neighborhoods. Being a smaller troop allows us to be flexible and address<br />

the needs of our scouts more nimbly. We currently have boys from ages 11<br />

to 17 within our group working to make Eagle. We try to camp monthly,<br />

with a wide variety of locations on our agenda. The different locations are<br />

chosen by the senior boys to more directly meet our training needs and<br />

to keep expenses low. In fact, we have some of the lowest expenses in the<br />

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TROOP 1865<br />

Troop 1865 runs a diverse program of outdoor and service activities,<br />

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For 100 years, Scouting programs have instilled in youth the values found<br />

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helping youth grow to their full potential as they were in 1910. Scouting<br />

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The Boy Scouts of America provides youth with programs and activities<br />

that allow them to: • Try new things. • Provide service to others. • Build<br />

self-confidence. • Reinforce ethical standards.<br />

Many of our units are supported by the local Elementary Schools<br />

including: Birkes, Copeland, Duryea, Fiest, Hemmingway, Holmsley,<br />

Horne, Jowell, Lowery, Metcalf, Owens, Postma, Robinson, Sheridan,<br />

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BOY SCOUT TROOP 61<br />

Young men between the ages of 11-18 are encouraged to visit Boy Scout<br />

Troop 61 at 7 PM Wednesday nights at Peace Community Church, 5151<br />

Addicks Satsuma Road, Houston, Texas, 77084. They will get a hands-on<br />

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with the Scouts and their adult leaders to learn more about the things the<br />

troop has done during meetings and activities. Boy Scout Troop 61 meets<br />

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HUNTSVILLE STATE PARK: HUNTSVILLE, TX<br />

Here’s a State Park full of relaxation. You can go and unwind in the shade<br />

of the trees and go fishing from one of the fishing piers or off your boat<br />

or canoe. There are watercraft for rent including paddleboats, canoes and<br />

kayaks. There’s even a bird blind to enjoy watching the local feathered<br />

friends who flit about the forest.<br />

SEA RIM STATE PARK: SABINE PASS, TX<br />

This park has 4,000 acres of marsh and a boardwalk going through so you<br />

can enjoy without getting your feet wet. Campers, cabin-dwellers and<br />

RV-goers all have a place here at Sea Rim State Park. Feel free to fish from<br />

the boardwalk or explore with your rented or own canoe or kayak. Sea<br />

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NORTHLAKE RV RESORT: HOUSTON, TX<br />

Come to Northlake RV Resort if you’re looking for a nice and relaxing place<br />

to kick your feet up and breathe deeply. This resort has got a massive list of<br />

amenities so it’s ridiculous to try to write them all here, but if you’re interested<br />

you should definitely check out their website. Some of the best aspects of<br />

this resort are the park-wide wifi, the stocked fishing lakes and the fire pits.<br />

This place allows for extended stays and weekend trips, so regardless of your<br />

plans you’ll definitely have plenty of options right next to home!<br />

TRADERS VILLAGE RV RESORT:<br />

Traders Village is a short drive for you and a wonderful place to stay. The<br />

electric and water hookups are free, there is a pool for swimming, and<br />

there’s wifi. Bring your picnic supplies so you can eat outside at the picnic<br />

tables while enjoying the weather. You’re welcome to lounge around<br />

and enjoy relaxing or you can go next door to the flea market that hosts<br />

events and activities for visitors.<br />

ALLSTAR RV RESORT: HOUSTON, TX<br />

At AllStar RV Resort, they’ve got anything you could need while camping<br />

in your RV and more. If you’ve got yourself a Fido who wanders himself<br />

into a smelly situation, there’s a dog washing station here for your (and<br />

your nose’s) convenience. Take advantage of the swimming pool, the<br />

computer room, the recreation room and more. There’s also a stadium<br />

nearby for baseball fans to watch their games.<br />

ESCAPE THE PAVEMENT: HOUSTON, TX<br />

There are actually two camping sites associated with Escape the Pavement<br />

near Houston. There are four aspects to Escape the Pavement: Heyne<br />

Ranch, Lake Houston Wilderness Park, Blackwood Land Institute and Big<br />

Thicket National Preserve. It’s actually super great, because no matter<br />

your flavor preference of outdoors experience, this place has got you. One<br />

is a ranch for you and your horse to enjoy pastures, rivers and wooded<br />

trails; perfect for a day trip. You’ll also love the bonfires on the beach! One<br />

of their campgrounds has over 4,000 acres of forest and a creek that you<br />

can go ahead and explore the trails winding around through it on your<br />

horse, bike or on foot. The other area available for camping is restricted to<br />

primitive camping only because it is located on a preserve. Lastly, the land<br />

institute is a great educational place for kids and adults alike. Check out<br />

their website if any of these interest you and start planning a trip!<br />

LAKE SOMERVILLE: SOMERVILLE, TX<br />

The campground and park are also full of opportunities for fun in the sun.<br />

Water activities like swimming, skiing, fishing, and the likes are all great<br />

ideas on Lake Somerville. There are picnic areas for campers or day hikers<br />

to sit, enjoy the view, and munch on their sandwiches. Birdwatching,<br />

volleyball, hiking and horseback riding are popular pass times. Overall,<br />

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SHELDON LAKE STATE PARK: HOUSTON, TX<br />

Sheldon Lake State Park is open to fishing and wildlife observation. You’re<br />

welcome to take your boat out for a ride or fish off the banks, so long as<br />

you’re wary of the alligators inhabiting the park. The learning center has<br />

tons of activities for the kids that you can sign up for and enjoy. Some<br />

of these activities are more hands-on, like catch and release fishing<br />

and some are visual demonstrations like green building technologies<br />

or smart wildscape demonstrations for gardening and using beautiful<br />

native plants.<br />

BASTROP STATE PARK: BASTROP, TX<br />

A forest with a history and personality, the Lost Pines located on Bastrop<br />

State Park used to be a luscious and well-groomed forest before being<br />

damaged by floods and fires. Now, the forest’s recovery is just as beautiful<br />

a sight. The story itself is a perfect reason to visit, but Bastrop also has<br />

swimming, biking, hiking and geocaching as an incentive. If you’re<br />

looking to exploring the surrounding area, Bastrop also has museums<br />

and restaurants to check out on your vacation!<br />

BUESCHER STATE PARK: SMITHVILLE, TX<br />

Experienced bicyclists looking for a challenge will enjoy the bike trails<br />

here at Buescher State Park. This park connects with Bastrop State Park via<br />

a paved road with great views of the area. Unfortunately, there is currently<br />

no swimming in this park, but if you adventure the short commute to the<br />

nearby Bastrop you’ll find a nice swimming pool for visitors like yourself.<br />

Lastly, if you’re hankering to float along in a tandem kayak or a canoe, you<br />

can do so through rental at Buescher State Park.<br />

LOCKHART STATE PARK: SMITHVILLE, TX<br />

This park has a pool, grounds for camping, trails to hike and a nine-hole<br />

golf course among many other things that allow you to get active! If you<br />

want to go fishing but don’t want to lug around your equipment, you’re<br />

in luck! The park has fishing equipment available for guests to use during<br />

their stay. If you’re looking to have a gathering of people for a family or<br />

church event, there is a Group Recreation Hall that also has a kitchen<br />

capable of holding up to 75 people at once.<br />

LAKE LIVINGSTON: LIVINGSTON, TX<br />

If you’re looking for a beautiful place to host a family reunion, try looking<br />

here! Campsites have full hookups and there are rentable screen shelters<br />

as well. As long as you’re wary of the alligators that dwell in the area,<br />

visitors can enjoy camping, hiking, birding, swimming, and biking. On<br />

your way in and out you can stop at the souvenir shop that sells treats<br />

and equipment!<br />

LAKE LIVINGSTON KOA: ONALASKA, KOA<br />

Here’s a popular KOA that you’ll probably need to make a reservation for<br />

ahead of time to ensure you get yourself a spot for the night. There is<br />

a beautiful pool with lounge chairs for you to relax and sink into while<br />

soaking in the sun. Your kids will enjoy the playground. If you love<br />

enjoying the great outdoors and its many inhabitants, there is a local bald<br />

eagle named Eddie who supposedly flies around the area frequently.<br />

There is also fishing, a pavilion to admire the scenery in, and is known for<br />

the sunset views.<br />

VILLAGE CREEK STATE PARK: LUMBERTON, TX<br />

Campers interested in sleeping in tents, RVs or cabins are welcome here.<br />

You’ll be able to go swimming, fishing, biking, hiking and more with your<br />

friends and family. If you prefer to learn about your surroundings and its<br />

history rather than being emerged in the real deal, there are programs<br />

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during your stay.<br />

PALMETTO STATE PARK: GONZALES, TX<br />

This little oasis has a multitude of thirsty plants that cannot live in other<br />

areas due to the lack of water. The park is named for the dwarf palmettos<br />

that grow beneath the trees. As a visitor, you can also enjoy the copious<br />

amounts of flowing and stagnant water by swimming, tubing, fishing<br />

and canoeing. Those interested in keeping dry will enjoy bird watching,<br />

hiking, geocaching or staring at the dwarf palmettos.<br />

VICTORIA COLETO CREEK LAKE KOA: VICTORIA, TX<br />

Come to this RV and tent camping site to enjoy the lovely wildflowers,<br />

scattered oaks, birds and other wildlife. There is a pond with catfish that you<br />

can relax on the edge of while fishing and other areas for freshwater fishing.<br />

The winters are not as frigid as up north, so you can always count on decent<br />

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fundraiser that is put on by the Cy-Fair Women’s Club, a 501 (c)3 nonprofit,<br />

community-service based organization. Our fundraising efforts are<br />

directed back to the community. Vendors and shoppers look forward to<br />

the event year after year and our membership is committed to its success<br />

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GINGERBREAD VILLAGE HOLIDAY MARKET <strong>2020</strong><br />

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VENDOR REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!<br />

Are you crafty? Are you a distributor for a specialty item? Saint Aidan’s<br />

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Festival and Holiday Market! The market and festival will be held Sunday,<br />

October 25, <strong>2020</strong> from 10 AM-4 PM. We will have both indoor and outdoor<br />

booths. Saint Aidan’s is located in Cypress at 13131 Fry Road – just south of<br />

Hwy 290. Our festival features Market Booths, Children’s Area, Petting Zoo,<br />

Pony Rides, Food Vendors, Silent Auction, Music, Cake Walk and a Trunk<br />

N Treat. For more information and to register online, visit our website at<br />

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Alzheimer’s Care, Support and Research. ​The Alzheimer’s Association®​<br />

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area ​residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the<br />

Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s.​ ​The Walk will take place<br />

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Texas. On walk day, participants will honor those affected by Alzheimer’s<br />

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Ceremony - a moving display of hope to represent the personal reasons<br />

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This year’s challenge is whether we will be able to come together of 1,300<br />

walkers or not. So we have two plans - Plan A is to have the big event. Plan B is<br />

to have a virtual event that may be held in various neighborhoods, businesses,<br />

schools and other smaller communities where people can come together<br />

and Walk to End Alzheimer’s. In addition to the 3-mile walk, participants will<br />

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entertainment, corporate sponsors and so much more. Participants can join a<br />

team or register to walk as an individual at ​www.alz.org/walk​.<br />

Even though the office has been closed, the Alzheimer’s Association has<br />

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order. The 24/7 Free Hotline can be a lifeline for those who suffer<br />

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Groups are meeting virtually, please check www.alz.org for times and<br />

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GOLF TOURNAMENTS<br />

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In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Cy-Fair Educational Foundation<br />

(CFEF) trustees graded 1200+ scholarship applications and met via Zoom<br />

to award more than $635,000 in scholarships. For Cypress-Fairbanks ISD<br />

graduating seniors planning to attend Lone Star College full-time in the<br />

fall, our application is open now through May 11, <strong>2020</strong>. This summer, the<br />

Foundation will award $72,000 from the Edwin C. Schroeder Endowment<br />

Fund. The Foundation looks forward to recognizing our <strong>2020</strong> scholarship<br />

recipients this <strong>August</strong>. With the Stay Home - Work Safe Mandate through<br />

the end of April, the Foundation has decided to postpone the B. F. Adam<br />

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BlackHorse Golf Club. Our 33 rd annual B. F. Adam Golf Class has been<br />

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raising money to fund scholarships for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD high<br />

school graduates, the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation is looking forward<br />

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Tuesday, <strong>August</strong> 4, <strong>2020</strong> - Scholarship Reception<br />

Thursday, October 15, <strong>2020</strong> - Salute to the Stars<br />

Monday, November 16, <strong>2020</strong> - B. F. Adam Golf Classic<br />

Thursday-Saturday, December 10-12, <strong>2020</strong> – Houston Methodist Cy-<br />

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The Cy-Fair Educational Foundation is incredibly grateful for the<br />

unwavering generosity of the Cy-Fair community and the commitment<br />

of our Board of Trustees. Over the last 50 years, the Foundation has grown<br />

tremendously awarding more than $9 million to graduating seniors<br />

from Cypress-Fairbanks ISD. CFEF is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization,<br />

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Women’s Fund along with Luncheon Chairs Christine and Steve Johnson<br />

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Chocolate Raspberry Cloud<br />

You could make this on National Raspberries N’ Cream Day <strong>August</strong> 7th!<br />

INGREDIENTS:<br />

1 1/2 cups finely crushed chocolate wafer cookies<br />

3 tablespoons butter, melted<br />

2 cups heavy cream<br />

1/2 cup white sugar<br />

1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />

1/2 cup raspberry syrup<br />

1 (9 ounce) package thin chocolate wafers<br />

1/4 cup fresh raspberries (optional)<br />

1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves (optional)<br />

1/8 cup semisweet chocolate curls (optional)<br />

DIRECTIONS:<br />

To Make Crust: In a small bowl, mix together crushed cookies and melted butter. Press<br />

mixture into a 9 inch pie pan using your hands or the back of a spoon. Refrigerate until<br />

firm.<br />

To Make Filling: Whip 2 cups of cream until soft peaks form. Continue to whip while slowly<br />

adding sugar, followed by vanilla extract. Whip until stiff, then stir in 1/2 cup raspberry<br />

syrup.<br />

Spread a layer of whipped cream mixture 1/2 inch deep into bottom of pie crust. Cover<br />

with a layer of chocolate cookies. Cover with another 1/2 inch layer of whipped cream<br />

mixture, followed by more cookies. If desired, slightly overlap the cookies, dipping them<br />

in whipped cream mixture before placing them in pan. Continue alternating layers until<br />

cookies are gone, and finish with a layer of whipped cream mixture. Cover carefully.<br />

Refrigerate at least 12 hours before serving. Pie will keep up to 3 days.<br />

Just prior to serving, whip remaining 1/2 cup cream and cover pie with a fresh layer. If<br />

desired, garnish with fresh raspberries, mint leaves and chocolate curls.<br />

Source:<br />

http://allrecipes.com<br />

Chop Suey<br />

You could make this on National Chop Suey Day <strong>August</strong> 29th!<br />

INGREDIENTS:<br />

1/4 cup shortening<br />

1 1/2 cups diced pork loin<br />

1 cup diced onion<br />

1 cup diced celery<br />

1 cup hot water<br />

1 teaspoon salt<br />

1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper<br />

1 (14.5 ounce) can bean sprouts, drained and rinsed<br />

1/3 cup cold water<br />

2 tablespoons cornstarch<br />

2 teaspoons soy sauce<br />

1 teaspoon white sugar<br />

DIRECTIONS:<br />

Heat shortening in a large, deep skillet. Sear pork until it turns white, then<br />

add onion and saute for 5 minutes. Add celery, hot water, salt and pepper.<br />

Cover skillet and simmer for 5 minutes. Add sprouts and heat to boiling.<br />

In a small bowl combine the cold water, cornstarch, soy sauce and sugar.<br />

Mix together and add to skillet mixture. Cook for 5 minutes or until<br />

thickened to taste.<br />

Source: http://allrecipes.com/<br />

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• Time now to make plans for fall landscaping projects.<br />

• Clean up flowerbeds of fallen foliage, yellowed leaves and dead wood.<br />

Light green leaves may signify lack of iron (chlorosis). Correct with iron<br />

cheleates.<br />

• Cut off old dead foliage on irises. Scratch in a little bone meal around<br />

the roots.<br />

• Prune roses to reshape and groom plants for fall growth.<br />

• Wait until November to plant petunias and pansies.<br />

• Chinch bug damage is obvious now. You will have areas of thin and/<br />

or dead turf where they weren’t brought under control. There is a new<br />

generation going now. This batch causes the most damage. Use Dursban<br />

to stop the damage.<br />

• Until the weather gets back to the 80’s, St. <strong>August</strong>ine grass grows slowly.<br />

If you fill in with sod, don’t expect a fast turnaround. The sod may look<br />

like it’s not growing while it puts down roots. You will need to water the<br />

new sod often and deeply to get it started but this also creates a disease<br />

environment. Water early so the sun can dry the turf.<br />

• Now is a good time to work new beds. Till them up, add organic material,<br />

mix it in, then let them cure for a month or so. Add in any amendments<br />

like micro-nutrients. Keep the beds moist so the microorganisms have a<br />

favorable environment.<br />

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