bentwater life november 2012

T h e O f f i c i a l P u b l i c a t i o n o f B e n t w a t e r P O ALife

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On behalf of all Bentwater property owners, present and future, and all whose eyes turn towards the BEACON OF FREEDOM, join us in thanking the members of BENTWATER CIVIC ASSOCIATION for their generosity in giving us a symbol of the sacrifices that so many have made for us so that we may walk in freedom. (Story inside)

BEACON OF FREEDOM, American flag and flag pole generously donated by BENTWATER CIVIC ASSOCIATION

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President Melanie GonzalesVice President Terry BowieSecretary/Treasurer David Regenbaum

Gene ColbertJohn JosephBlair SmithPat WaycasterBruce Sellers

General ManagerDawn M. Cleboski

Management and EntranceVan Smith

AdministrationValerie OverbeckMartha SullivanTommy Hunter

Maintenance SupervisorRandy Broyles

Landscape and Irrigation ManagerDamon Collins

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aroundBentwaterLisa and Patrick Levantino, POA General Manager Dawn Cleboski, Rocco Verducci

Pat and Billy Waycaster with Charlotte Fuller

Handa and Toby DavisBetty Bowie and Marsha Krezel

Elizabeth, Karen, Betsy and Mary - friends together!

Bentwater Country Club General Manager, John Stebbins with Joyce and Gary Sewell Gene Colbert, Sharon and Jim Jones

It’s conga time!Kevin Parsley and his beautiful companion dance the night away!

THANK YOU MORRIS BUILDERS

For returning and bringing our home up to New Building Codes to aide us selling our home. This was done 8 years after having our home built by Morris Builders. All of these update done at NO CHARGE

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BENTWATER CIVICASSOCIATION – (BCA)

The Bentwater Civic Association is proudly honoring all Bentwa-ter residents who have served in a branch of our military or as a police officer or first responder. The BCA recently purchased the new flag, flagpole and lighting that now reside next to the Bent-water sign as you come across the lake. The flag was dedicated on September 11, 2012. The BCA worked with the Property Owners Association for several months to get this done, and we want to thank Dawn Cleboski for all of her hard work to make this a success. We would also like to thank builder Jim Morris for donating his services to get the flag pole and light installed.

The Disposal of Household Chemicals and Paint Event was held on Saturday, October 6 at the North Shore church parking lot just outside the Bentwater West gate. This event, sponsored jointly by the BCA and the POA, gave Bentwater residents the opportunity to easily dispose of old and dangerous pool chemicals, herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers, paints, stains and varnishes, turpentine and other solvents. They also collected compact fluorescent light bulbs. The disposal was handled by the Montgomery County Precinct #3 Recycling.

In November the BCA will hold its annual meeting on Novem-ber 15 in the Harborview Room at the Yacht Club. At this

meeting, new board members will be elected and there will be a short meeting where President Terry Gent will go over the accomplishments of the year and the plans for 2013. Please plan to attend this important event. All Bentwater residents are welcome to attend this meeting, but only BCA members can vote. You will also be able to join the BCA for 2013 at this meeting. If you want your voice heard, don’t stand on the sidelines-get involved!

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BLOBentwater Ladies OrganizationSeptember brought a change for the Bentwater Ladies Organization as they moved their meeting day to the second Thursday in the month. Things went off without a hitch, and a full Yacht Club dining room was entertained by the Texas Guitar Quartet. In October the enter-tainment was Tianna Hall, a well-known Houston jazz singer and recording artist.

October events kept everyone busy. First up was the Picnic in the Park, held at the Park in the Meadow on October 7. This annual event is sponsored jointly by the Bentwater Ladies Organization, Property Owners Association, Bentwater Civic Association, Men of Bentwater and the Bentwater Yacht and Country Club. All Bentwater residents were treated to a catered BBQ lunch along with games and activities for the entire family.

At the end of the month, 85 BLO mem-bers boarded two buses and headed east to Louisiana for the Coushatta Casino and golf trip. This annual event, spon-

sored by BLO, was chaired this year by Debby Capps and Linda Gent. Many of the ladies played in the golf tournament on Wednesday afternoon while the rest tried their hands at the gaming tables or one armed bandits. Everyone enjoyed the snacks and bingo on the bus and sev-eral lucky ladies had extra money to feed the machines!

Looking forward to November, there are several more activities to keep the ladies busy. Bric-A-Brac Bazaar has returned to the Country Club this year. It will be on Saturday, November 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There will be lots of new vendors, so get there early to get the best merchandise.

The bus trip to the Houston Ballet Nut-cracker Market will be leaving promptly at 8:00 am on Friday, November 9. This is a fabulous day of shopping, and the bus will be waiting by the door of Reliant Center to store all of your packages while you shop. Breakfast snacks and beverages

will be served on the bus and on the return trip you can celebrate your pur-chases with a glass of wine.

The holidays are always a busy time for BLO members. The Annual Holiday Dinner Dance is scheduled for November 30 and December 1. Each night will have the same menu and entertainment. It’s not too early to start putting your group together for a table and looking for that perfect dress. The next week BLO will host the Annual Holiday Home Tour on Wednesday, December 5, and Thursday, December 6. Tickets which allow you to view the beautifully decorated homes will be on sale at the November BLO meeting or at the Country Club office. They are $15 in advance or $20 on the days of the tours.

As we race towards the end of the year, the Bentwater Ladies Organization wishes all of our friends and neighbors a spectacular holi-good time this year.

Betty Lou Morgan and Nancy Parrish 2012 BLO President Jill Cambern with Lynn Keener

Lynne Keener, Anne Davis, Sharon Jones and Vickie Duoto

Karen Spartz, Michelle Chiste and Janet Clark

Pam Martin and Sharon Leana Franks (center) and friends Barb Michels and Jill Cambern with the Texas Guitar Quartet.

Debby Capps, Lou Dycus and Karen Hamilton

Lynne Keener, Joan Castleberry and Nancy Caillouet

Shirley Slawson (on left) and friendsKaren Walker, Nancy Caillouet, Gail McKinnon and Carolyn Jones.

SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUNDBentwater• FundforbenefitofBentwateremploy-

ees and/or dependents established with Sam Houston State University (SHSU) and Lone Star College Sys-tem (LSCS) on behalf of Bentwater Property Owners

• Fundestablishedwithgenerous$100,000 anonymous seed donation

• FundsmanagedbySHSUVicePresident of Finance & Operations in accordance with the SHSU invest-ment policy

• AnnualreporttoBentwaterpropertyowners provided by the SHSU Office of University Advancement

• Intentistogenerateearningssuf-ficient to provide at least one annual $1,000 scholarship

o announced in the springo disbursed the following academic

year: ½ in the fall & ½ in the spring semester

• CommitteewithinSHSU’sDivisionof Academic Affairs plus representa-tive from LSCS comprise Scholarship Selection Committee

• ElectedmembersoftheBentwaterPOA Board of Trustees and Advisory Board have selection criteria oversight

• Currentselectioncriteria:1. Current employee or employee

dependent2. High school degree3. Will be full-time or part-time

graduate or undergraduate student majoring in any discipline

4. Enrolled in minimum of 6 hours per semester

5. Maintained minimum overall GPA of 2.5 on 4.0 scale in high school or two most recent college semesters

6. Co-curricular activities, work experience, community service, financial need also considered.

• Additionaldonationsmaybemadeatany timeo Checks made to SHSU; memo line

“Bentwater Scholarship”o Mail to :

Sam Houston State UniversityP.O. Box 2537Huntsville, Texas 77341-2537

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Location change to the Country Club

Bric-A-Bracm a r k e t

A blue moon is the appearance of the third full moon in a season that has four full moons, instead of the usual three. It is never visually blue. Because a blue moon occurs only every two or three years, the term blue moon is used colloquially to mean a rare event, as in the phrase "once in a blue moon."

Folklore defines a blue moon as the second full moon in a given month.

The last full moon fell on August 31, 2012.

The next blue moon occurs on July 31, 2015. We get two blue moons in 2018 when they fall within January and March.

A blue moon AND Bentwater? THIS IS THE LIFE!

BLUE MOON, YOU SAW ME STANDING ALONE, WITHOUT A DREAM IN MY HEART, WITHOUT A LOVE OF MY OWN, BLUE MOON...

Photo by David Clements

The Bentwater Ladies Organization, Inc. presents its annual market on Saturday, November 3, 2012. It will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Country Club. There is no need to drive outside our community when you can do all of your holiday shopping right here and in one day. There will be a vari-ety of vendors offering creative and unique gift ideas, as well as one-of-a- kind accessories for your home. Some of the vendors were here last year; others are new to Bric-A-Brac and are sure to offer something special. Make sure to bring a friend to enjoy the shopping experience and lunch at the club.

The Texas Forest Service estimates up to 500 million trees were killed in Texas by the drought of 2011. While 300 million of these dead trees were found in rural areas, the remainder, nearly 200 million, were found in cities and residential communi-ties across the state. Thousands of trees here in Bentwater are among those that have fallen and remain in danger due to the extreme heat and lack of rainfall.

The POA is identifying these trees, so we can notify property owners. The process of locating these trees and documenting them is a tedious and time consuming task. Once we notify property owners, they are responsible for having the trees removed. We ask that homeowners be patient throughout this process and lend a hand if possible. Please contact us at 936-597-5532 to see how you can assist. We appreciate any help, as it is our goal to keep Bentwater beautiful.

Dead Trees


BCA members Jerry Lowrey and Roland Voigt approached BCA President Terry Gent with the idea of their organiza-tion donating a flag and flag pole to the people of Bentwater in honor of Bent-water residents who served in the United States Armed Forces and/or as First Responders. He eagerly responded and

put the plan in motion with Lowrey’s and Voigt’s able assistance. Gathering together, the group needed to select the site, secure the land, arrange for materi-als and installation, organize a ceremony and finalize the myriad of other details required; the date was fittingly set for September 11, 2012, Patriot’s Day.

Join us on behalf of all Bentwater property owners, present and future, and all whose eyes turn towards the BEACON OF FREEDOM, in thanking the members of BENTWATER CIVIC ASSOCIATION for their generosity in giving us a symbol of the sacrifices that so many have made for us that we may walk in freedom.

Flag and Flagpole generously donated by BENTWATER CIVIC ASSOCIATION (BCA)

Beacon ofFREEDOM

This plaque will remain on the shores of Bentwater beside the American flag.

The flag pole has arrived. The flag pole is on the truck. Bentwater Civic Association board member Roland Voigt inspects the flag pole as POA General Manager Dawn Cleboski looks on.

Lining up the pole Corey Boland and Jason Sullivan, Morris Builders, guide the installation of pole.

Roland Voigt, who along with Jerry Lowrey, was one of the visionaries of the installa-tion of the Beacon of Freedom flag.

The crowd gathers for the dedication of the BEACON OF FREEDOM.

The flag is raised. The flag is lowered to half-staff on Patriot’s Day

Bentwater Civic Association Terry Gent accepts a Cer-tificate of Appreciation from Bentwater POA as BCA board members Jerry Lowrey and Ann Kate look on.

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L to R: Kathy Krauszer, Weasie Hollingsorth, Connie Bustamante, Ann Kate and Sandi JeffersonChief Deputy McDaniel and Colonel Vincent Jefferson

Pastor Lee Rushing, Morris Builder’s Jason Sullivan and Jim Morris with local firemen

BCA President Terry Gent with Colonel Vincent Jefferson, Former Director of Space Forces, US Air Forces Europe and Air Forces Africa.

John Wagner and Sandy Wagner, Montgomery County Hospital District Board Mem-ber, with Bruce Sellers, POA Advisory Board Member. Sandy Wagner was responsible for the coordination of the MCHD facility across from Bentwater. Due to the location of this facility, the EMT’s have been able to save countless lives in Bentwater.

BCA President Terry Gent (3rd from Left) and POA’s GM Dawn Cleboski with Montgomery Fire Department (L to R) N. Covington, S. Allen, Chief Brian Edwards, E. Bellow and R. Griffith.

Dawn Cleboski with Montgomery County Sheriff ’s Department Chief Deputy Randy McDaniel, Captain Rand Henderson and Lt. Gary Welch

Dawn Cleboski with Montgomery County Hospital District’s T. Clay, T. Spivey, Mrs. Sandy Wagner and H. Rampy.

Bentwater POA Maintenance Supervisor Randy Broyles and Landscape/Irrigation Manager Damon Collins on either side of a Bentwater resident as he thanks them on behalf of all for the laborious site work they performed for the flag, flag pole and sign.

Dawn Cleboski with Morris Builder’s Jim Morris whose firm generously donated the materials and labor for the installation of the flag and flag pole.

Dawn Cleboski with Montgomery Fire Department’s Rusty Griffith and Chief Brian Edwards.

Firemen S. Allen, R. Covington and E. Bellows

BCA board members Ann Kate and Jerry Lowrey with POA Dawn Cleboski and BCA President Terry Gent. Lowrey and BCA board member Roland Voigt played major roles in the conception of the idea, organization and coordination of this wonderful gift from the BCA.

Bentwater residents Toni and Bruce Sellars with Bent-water on the North Shore’s Chad Mahlmann whose group donated the land for the flag and flag pole.

Morris Builder’s Lori McCreight and Jim Morris with Bentwater’s Director of Sales, Steve Seay, who expertly handled the logistics of the donation of the land from the developer to the POA on which the flag stands.

Colonel Vincent Jefferson, Jim Morris and Jerry Lowrey

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Chef Ed Mitchell showing off one of his famous fried turkeys which will be for sale during the holidays while Austin Ramos proudly looks on.

Want to take the hassle out of your Thanksgiving Day? Let the Country Club give you a hand by frying up a delicious Thanks-giving turkey. Place your order with the Country Club by Fri-day, November 16 and let Chef Ed Mitchell do the hard work for you. One less thing in the oven means more time for you to spend with family and friends!

TURKEYSTo Go

L to R: Chief Deputy McDaniel, Colonel Vincent Jefferson, Montgomery Fireman E. Bellow, Terry Gent, Dawn Cleboski, Chad Mahlmann

Crowd gathering for ceremony BWNS Chad Mahlmann, Bentwater Property Owners Association Elected Trustee Terry Bowie, POA Dawn Cleboski and BW Sales Steve Seay

Chad Mahlmann with Reverend Lee Rushing, Pastor of North Shore Church. Rushing gave the benediction and conducted the Blessing of the Flag.

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Bentwater’s Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restric-tions, reads, in part:

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

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

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

A. Warning of a violation

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

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

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

Requires current permit from the Country Club and licensed driver

GOLF CARTS

The Garden Club met recently at the home of Delores Wil-liams. After purchasing the lot behind her property, she devel-oped a very large suburban garden. A variety of spectacular spots are available for relaxing. There is a swimming pool, hot tub, fireplace, fire pit, three large patios, a screened porch and three outside eating areas. All of the mentioned amenities plus many plants and flower beds are placed to capture the eye and soothe the soul. The group enjoyed meandering about the backyard.

The theme of the meeting, garden inspired tables, allowed the members to see creative ways to decorate tables using plants from the garden. Four very different table settings were presented to the members. The splendid tables were arranged by Sharon Cor-zine, Delores Williams, Sally Bierman and Miriam Hemmeline.

After wandering about Delores' garden and admiring the table settings, the group enjoyed a garden party featuring dishes using vegetables, herbs, fruits and nuts grown in anyone's garden. Mar-iam Hemmeline also presented information to the group about the West Nile mosquito.

The next meeting of the Garden club will be at the Calendar Garden Nursery in Magnolia with lunch at a near-by popular restaurant. The topic for discussion will be fall gardening and plants. The Garden Club meets on the first Thursday of the month at 2:00 p.m.

For more information, contact Phillis Podlipny at 936-597-5797.

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Lee Rushing, Senior Pastor of North Shore Church (located just outside the Bentwater West Gate), offered a prayer of thanksgiving and dedication for our new flag located next to the Bentwater sign on Lake Conroe. He shared information about the symbolism of each of the twelve folds of a U.S. flag. The flag-folding ceremony represents the same religious principles on which our great country was originally founded. According to the American Legion, chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veteran’s organization, each fold has its own purpose and represents the following:

s Fold one – Life on Earths Fold two – Belief in eternal lifes Fold three – Honor and remembrance of the veteran depart-

ing our ranks, and who gave a portion of his or her life for the defense of our country to attain peace throughout the world.

s Fold four – Humanity’s weaker nature; as American citizens trusting in God, it is to Him we turn in times of peace, as well as in times of war, for His divine guidance.

s Fold five – Tribute to our countrys Fold six – The state of the American’s heart; it is with our

heart that we pledge allegiance to the flag.s Fold seven – The United States Armed Forcess Fold eight – Tribute to the one who entered into the valley of

the shadow of death, that humanity might see the light of day; and to honor our mother, for whom it flies on Mother’s Day.

s Fold nine – Tribute to womanhoods Fold ten – Tribute to fatherhoods Fold eleven – In the eyes of the Jewish citizen, represents the

lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon and glorifies, in their eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

s Fold twelve – In the eyes of a Christian citizen, represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in their eyes, God the Father, God the Son – the Lord Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit.

When the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost, reminding us of our national motto, “In God We Trust.” Pastor Rushing concluded with a prayer of gratefulness and thankful-ness to God for what the flag represents and that we wave it proudly for all in our community to see.

flag foldingCeremony

Pam Newhaus and Pam Martin escape the outside heat and sun.

Pink and green colors are the theme in the table display arranged by Delores Williams.

Janice Glass and Suzanne Horsley gather with the other Garden Club ladies in Delores Williams' much admired backyard.

Julie Blixt holds the Shasta daisy plant that she won as a door prize.

Pauline Tauer (left) and Vicky Duoto (right) admire Sharon Corzine's (middle) stunning table setting.

Marta Constantino asks Pat Sheridan about her hat. Susan Thacker, Joan Castleberry and Beth Castleberry cool their feet in the inviting swimming pool.

Suzanne Horsley and Phillis Podlipny sit on the back-yard fireplace wishing the weather was cool enough for a fire.


Dear Property Owner:

As we quickly approach the holiday sea-son we often think about the things we have to be thankful for: food, clothing and a roof over our heads. We count the blessings in our lives and are reminded of those who are less fortunate. There is no better time to get involved and give back. Here in Bentwater there are numerous organizations that donate their time and resources helping those in need. It is wonderful knowing so many of our residents give their time and tal-ents helping others. If you have not yet

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joined one of these groups, I encourage you to check them out and get involved.

There are also many other ways to give back in Montgomery County. Please review the provided list of organizations that need your help. Volunteering is a wonderful way to show how thankful you are this holiday season.

And before you plan the big Thanksgiving Day dinner, mark your calendars to get out and vote. Election Day is Tuesday, November 6, and many of you will cast your ballot right here in Bentwater. Please note below early voting opportunities and remember voting is not only a privilege but a responsibility.

Best Regards, Dawn Cleboski

Volunteer Opportunities

Bentwater POA : Any time you can volunteer, we can use your help! We need volunteers to help with administrative duties such as answering telephones, data entry and filing. We can also use help with special events, site inspections and our Neighborhood Watch program. For more information, contact the Bentwater POA at 936-597-5532 or stop by the office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. We would greatly appreciate the help!

Bentwater Cares: Bentwater Cares is a chapter of the Montgomery County Unit-ed Way. Get involved helping with projects that enhance the lives of the less fortunate in Montgomery County. Visitmcuw.org for more information.

Montgomery County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA):Montgomery County’s only court appointed advocating service for abused and neglected children. For more information, call 936-441-5437, or visit casaspeaks4kids.com.

No Kid Hungry:Help fight hunger in Montgomery County, visit nokidhungry.org

The Friendship Center – Senior Services:The Friendship Center offers programs that are designed to meet the social, physical and emotional needs of seniors, 60 years and older, in Montgomery County so that they may remain independent and vital members of our community. To get involved, call 936-756-5828.

Montgomery County Food Bank:The Montgomery County Food Bank collects and distributes more than 6 million pounds of food each year to low income children, adults and seniors living in Montgomery County. The Food Bank is always in need of volunteers to help sort food and stock shelves. For more information call 936-539-6686. And remember, you can always make a donation to the Montgomery County Food Bank by dropping off nonperishable food items at the POA office.

Children’s Safe Harbor – Conroe:Children’s Safe Harbor is designed to protect and enhance the life of every child who has the courage to battle sexual and physical abuse. To find out more about volunteering, call 936-756-4644.

Montgomery County Homeless Coalition:The Homeless Coalition is in need of case managers and coun-selors who can meet with homeless individuals and assist them with housing and employment needs. For more information, call 936-760-4179.

Get Out and Vote!Do your part and cast your ballot. This year the Bentwater Yacht Club will be an election polling site. However, it is not the designated voting location for all Bentwater residents. To find out where you will need to vote on Election Day:

Go to montgomeryvotes.org• Clickon“checkyourvoterregistrationstatus”• Confirmthatyouareregisteredandverifyyourhomeaddress• Clickonyouraddresstoshowyourpollinglocation• Youcanalsoviewasampleballot

Why wait until Election Day? Take advantage of early voting. Early voting allows you to vote at any Montgomery County early voting center.

The closest early voting center in Montgomery County will be:Lone Star Community Center2500 Lone Star ParkwayMontgomery, Texas 77356

Early Voting Dates and Times for this location:Monday, October 22 – Friday, October 26 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.Saturday, October 27 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.Sunday, October 28 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.Monday, October 29 – Friday, November 2 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

For answers to all of your voting questions, go to montgomeryvotes.org or call 936-539-7843.

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Montgomery County Performing Arts Society Executive Direc-tor, Carrie Chastellaine, proudly announces the 2012-2013 officers and directors who will be serving on the all-volunteer board: Mary Smith, President; Carrie Wilmes, President Elect; Sharon Shaw, Immediate Past President; Gayle Laminack, V.P. Financial Development; Garlaine Kelly, V.P. of Fundraising Projects; Rebecca Baggett, Treasurer; and Pat Spackey, Secretary.

Standing committee chairs will be: Gary Milleson, Com-mission on Arts and Culture; Bentwater resident Suzanne Ray, Community Outreach; Catherine Kelley, Corresponding Secretary; Garlaine Kelly, Greater Conroe Arts Alliance; Ken Smith and Terry Delasalle, Hospitality/Transportation; Angell Wright, Missoula Children's Theatre; Barbara Green, Newslet-ter; Renell Pedigo, Socials; Bentwater resident Penny Spaid, Ushering; and Susie Pokorski, Young Texas Artists. The Direc-tors-at-Large are BJ Ordner, Brenda Cooper, Claude Cooke, Ed Mogee, Gary Milleson, Bentwater resident Marge Hayward, Marcia Mazingo, Marie Underdown, and Bentwater resident Shirley Pruitt. These directors have pledged to work tirelessly

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in promoting MCPAS's mission to present professional qual-ity performing arts in Montgomery County. Season tickets are now available by calling 936-760-ARTS or by visiting the website at www.mcpas.org.

MCPAS Announces 2012-2013 Officers and Directors

Montgomery County Performing Arts Society (MCPAS) names Bentwater Residents Suzanne Ray, Penny Spaid, Shirley Pruitt and Marge Hayward as 2012-2013 Directors or Committee Chairs

Lake Conroe Association (LCA)Contributed by Earl Chilton, Aquatic Habitat Enhancement Program Director/ Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

A recent meeting of the Lake Conroe Association and San Jacinto River Authority/Texas Parks & Wildlife Stakeholders revealed the state of vegetation in Lake Conroe. Lake Conroe currently has about 1,135 acres of native vegetation and only about 0.1 acre of Hydrilla in water too shallow for grass carp to feed. Things seem to be going well. The Board of Directors dis-cussed the possibility of stocking more grass carp in the future to prevent the kind of Hydrilla expansion we saw in the early

2000’s. They will closely monitor what the vegetation is doing and which species seem to be expanding over the next year to help determine when and how many additional grass carp may need to be stocked.

The Bentwater POA is represented on the Board of Directors of the Lake Conroe Association and on the San Jacinto River Authority/Texas Parks & Wildlife Stakeholders board.

home tourHolidayAre you looking for a fun outing this holiday sea-son? Do you like support-ing charities? Why not combine the two and take part in the 2012 Bentwater

Holiday Home Tour. The Holiday Home Tour gives you the unique opportunity to see how others dec-orate their homes to inspire you to decorate yours.

This year’s committee of Pat Wagner, Laurie Burtch, Deb Aus-tin, Connie Stout and Kimi Poole is working hard to make this the best tour ever.

The tour is December 5 and 6 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm. The tickets can be purchased at the Country Club front desk start-ing November 1st. They will also be sold at the November BLO luncheon. Each ticket allows a one time visit to each home and can be used either night. The price of the ticket is $15 if pur-chased in advance and $20 the day of the tour.

Each homeowner designates a charity they support. The pro-ceeds from the ticket sales are divided equally between the charities. In addition, the Montgomery High School art stu-dents provide a pencil sketch of the home to the homeowners.

If you would like to volunteer to help guide people through one of the houses, please contact Pat Wagner at (936) 597-3339.


You’ll notice this group the instant you walk by them because they are always smiling, laughing and, in general, having a great time. They play golf, eat wonder-ful food, and tell good stories. Oh yes, “This is the Life!”

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The Bentwater Ladies Organization held a special event just for newcomers to the neighborhood. Michelle Christe opened her fabulous home for the festivities. The Bentwater POA provided an informative slide show presentation for the newcomer’s event. POA General Manager Dawn Cleboski gave new BLO members a brief over-view of all the organizations found here in Bentwater. Then the ladies enjoyed great food and new friendships.

BLO Newcomer’s Chairperson Anne Davis and Sherry Coward

Our newcomers…welcome!

Gracious hostess Michelle Chiste in her amazing kitchen

Michelle and Bob Chiste with Lynn Keener

Meet Linda and Rob McKee. They are not exactly newcomers as they have owned their Bentwater house for some time. They just moved in on a full-time, permanent basis and are very happy to be here. She stated that although they are just moving from the Houston 1960/290 area, it has created almost as many boxes as if they have moved from across the country. Rob has been promised a golf game as soon as the boxes are unpacked. Welcome, we’re glad you are here!

Hello everyone. Meet Eddie Davis. He was so busy rushing in and out, getting the multitude of errands finished that moving creates, that we didn’t have an opportunity to share neighborly information. We look forward to seeing him again. Welcome.

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NSRW North Shore Republican Women

The September meeting of North Shore Republican Women was a full one, with a legislative update by U.S. Representative Kevin Brady as the highlight. Members and guests also received firsthand reports about the Republican National Con-vention by delegates Judy Parada, State Republican Executive Committee mem-ber and Membership Chairman for Texas Federation of Republican Women, and Judy Smith, NSRW member and Patron Program Chairman for TFRW.

A surprise for Leona Frank, charter mem-ber of NSRW, was the presentation of a proclamation by Luine Hancock, on behalf of State Senator Robert Nichols. The proc-lamation was given in honor of Leona's 92nd birthday, which was in August.

Topics and guests for upcoming meetings include:

October 3 - Texas General Land Office Commissioner Jerry Patterson

Leona Frank and Luine Hancock

November 7 - Brad Bailey, Chairman of the Board, CEO and co-founder of the Hard Work Clean Hands Initiative, speaking on immigration

Meetings are held at Bentwater Coun-try Club and begin with registration at 10:45 a.m. Reservations must be made by calling the club by noon on the Monday before the meeting. The meeting begins at 11 a.m., with lunch at 11:30 a.m. and the program beginning at noon.


As you go online to register your guest, please note the following:There are three types of passes:• Day Passes – Perfect for repair/service persons or guests who

are visiting just for that day.• Extended Day Passes – Works well for those overnight

guests who may be staying for a few days.• Semi-Annual Passes – For use only for persons whom you

wish to access your home when you are absent.

Instructions for setting up your account and for authorizing guests on all three types of accounts:• Goto:bentwaterpoagate.com• Clickon“RegisterNewAccount”andenterinallrequired

information.• Note:Capsarenotrequired.Theaddressmustbespelled

out exactly, i.e. drive, road, court, west, lane, etc. and it must match the last name according to POA records.

Once verification is approved, a new page will appear with a banner that reads, “Sign Up for Your New Account.” You must fill in all of the fields. Proceed with creating a user name, pass-word (must be 8 characters in length and include upper and lower case letters as well as a number) and a security question.You will receive an email from the POA when your account is approved. This may take up to three business days. After receiving this notification, you may log in and schedule passes for your guest as directed below:

For Day and Extended Passes, use the box underneath “Day and Extended”• Listcorrectlythedateofarrivalanddurationofyourguests.• Ifclearingmorethanoneguestfortheday,movetothemid-

dle box and then the last box on the top right, and then back to the middle line, first box on the left.

• Alwaysauthorizeyourguests,DAYPASSES,EXTENDEDPASSES OR SEMI- ANNUAL PASSES, in the same order, left to right, starting with the top line.

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

Semi- Annual Passes must be renewed on January 1 and July 1 of each year.

The Semi-Annual Guest List (up to six months) is on the right side of the page.

(Reminder: Anyone you put on this list will receive passes (to be renewed on Jan 1 or July 1 of each year) and will be allowed to enter Bentwater at any time during that pass period, including times when you are not at home. Please keep this list as short as possible for the safety of all.

• Typeinnamesandapprovelist.• Nameswillstayuntilyouremovethem.• Onceyouhaveasemi-annualpasslist,

it will be available for you to see.

(Note: Do not add “the pizza guy” to your semi- annual guest list as entry is authorized only by a person’s name, not a company. The delivery guy will not know your name, only your address. Please authorize the pizza guy a day pass as it can be located by address. We want your pizza to arrive on time and hot.)

The entrance greeters will have your information as you have entered it. Be

sure your guests give the greeters the same name that you gave the greeters when you authorized clearance of your guests. Example: I am here to see John Smith. My name is Ray Jones.

(If there are two Bentwater property own-ers living at the same address with differ-ent last names, you will want to provide both names on your account and give the greeters and your guests both names, so the greeters can locate your authorization.)

Your guest’s name will appear and remain until your guest picks up their pass, you remove the guest’s name or the end date expires. Don’t forget to renew your semi-annual passes on January 1 or July 1 of each year.

If you experience any difficulty please click “contact us” and describe the problem.

PasswordsIf you forget your password, you can request that a new password be sent to the e-mail address that you provided.

After logging on with the new password, click “Profile” to change to a password of your choice, subject to the password restrictions above. To protect against automated attacks, after five invalid password attempts, your account will be locked for one hour. Requesting a new password will unlock your account.

E-mail Notification:If you wish to receive an email notifying you when your guest arrives at the gate, check the “Notify by E-mail on arrival” box and select or add your desired e-mail address before approving your guest.

We do ask that you register your guests online when possible. However, if you are unable to do so, you can use any of these other methods:

• FaxtothemainEntranceat 936-597-4198

• Callthemainentranceat 936-597-4190

• CallthePOAMonday–Fridayfrom 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at 936-597-5532

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The Bentwater POA is reporting another successful year! For the second time in the association’s existence, the fund Balance remained positive throughout the entire fiscal year. The POA’s total assets as of June 30, 2012 are $1,968,500.00.

The mortgages for the POA office and maintenance buildings have been PAID IN FULL. The cost of eight large tractors and 12 other pieces of equipment purchased during the past six years have also been paid for, as well as two new and one used vehicle. The main and west entrance buildings have also been PAID IN FULL.

There are two small Gators, a back hoe and chipper scheduled for cash purchase this year.

Other POA news reported at the 2012 annual meeting:• ThePOAcurrentlyemploys22fullandpart-timegreeters.• ThePOAemploysmorethan10off-dutyconstablestopatrol

the subdivision.

• Morethan30BentwaterresidentsandtheGeneralManagernow have the designation of CERT, meaning they are trained to support emergency response agencies.

• POAwaterconservationisworking!Waterconservationsensors were installed in all appropriate sites in common areas. Bentwater is showing a higher than projected savings of 42% in water usage.

• Bentwaterresidentsarerepresentedonnumerouscommunityboards including: the Lake Conroe Communities Network, Lake Conroe Association, Greater Conroe/Lake Conroe Area Chamber of Commerce, San Jacinto River Authority/Texas Parks & Wildlife Stakeholders, Montgomery County Crime Stoppers and United Way.

Every year the Bentwater POA gives its prestigious POA PIN-NACLE AWARD to a property owner that has demonstrated a caring attitude towards our community through outstanding ser-vice. The 2012 recipient is BILL WOESSNER. We thank Bill for his generous donation of his time and talents to Bentwater.

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It was a day of great food, fun and getting to know your neighbors. Picnic in the Park was a huge success as residents gathered at the Park in the Meadows to enjoy a barbecue dinner with all the fixins’ and games for all ages. While the kids enjoyed the moonwalk and face painting, the adults tossed some horseshoes and played “backyard golf.” Some lucky residents even walked away with door prizes!

Every year Picnic in the Park is sponsored by the Bentwater Ladies Organization, Men of Bentwater, Property Owners Association, Bentwater Civic Association and Bentwater Yacht and Country Club. This year it was the POA’s turn to take the lead and host the festivities. Everyone had a great time and is looking forward to next year!

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Sales CenterNew Bentwater Program Rewards Property Owners for ExxonMobil Referrals

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Just as Houston is the undisputed center of the oil industry, Bentwater

is a preferred residence for Houston’s oil and gas community. With more than 12 miles of shoreline, the adjoining national forest and three championship golf courses, Bentwater offers a break from the hustle and bustle that has been embraced by many ExxonMobil employees over the years. Even those property owners not directly employed by ExxonMobil are highly likely to have a friend, family member or business associate connected in some way to the energy giant. Fur-thermore, if that statement doesn’t cur-rently apply to you, there’s a high prob-ability it soon will.

The world’s largest publicly traded oil and gas company is currently constructing its

new headquarters just 30 minutes south of Bentwater. With construction well underway, more than 10,000 ExxonMobil employees are slated for relocation to our area. The impact to our local economy will be both positive and, in some cases, over-whelming. For the immediate areas sur-rounding the new campus, the impact will result in a shortage of available housing and a dramatic increase in road and facili-ties congestion. This is where you come in.

Bentwater is uniquely positioned to meet the housing need and the greater need for rest and relaxation at home. With a generous selection of new developer homesites and a highly desirable life-style, Bentwater will be a natural choice for those looking for a new place to call home. Bentwater Yacht and Country

Club recently announced a new program that will generously reward property owners for referring their ExxonMobil friends, family and business associates who become new members of the Club by purchasing a developer-owned home-site. The choice is yours: a $3,000 credit to your club account or a one-time com-plimentary upgrade to the membership of your choice, including Grand Pines.

Eligibility requirements and program details are as follows: • Yourreferralmustbecurrently

employed by ExxonMobil.• Yourreferralmustpurchaseadevelop-

er-owned homesite.• Yourreferralcannotbetheclientofa

real estate broker other than Bentwater Sales Corporation.

• YourreferralmustberegisteredintheBentwater Sales Center upon initial registration under your name.

• Upontheclosingandfundingofthehomesite, you will have the oppor-tunity to upgrade your membership level, up to the Grand Membership, at no cost to you, or receive a $3,000 Club credit toward your membership account that may be applied towards food and beverage, merchandise, Villa accommodations, and more.

• Thisprogramissubjecttochangeorcancellation without notice.

For more information on this program and other real estate opportunities please con-tact Bentwater Sales Center at 866-866-8613 or by email at [email protected].

Here are some pictures of the Lake Conroe River Otters that often visit resident Gary Sewell’s dock. It appears they also can’t resist the relaxing view of the lake. This is the life!

River Otters

Ten year-old Jack Fralick has been a member of Montgomery's Cub Scout Pack 907 since 2008, when the Fralick family moved to Bentwater from Wis-consin in order to escape the cold win-ters. Jack began as a Tiger Scout when he was in first grade at Montgomery Elementary School. Two years later his younger brother, 8-year-old Sam, fol-lowed in his footsteps; they've both been Cub Scouts ever since. You might remember seeing them riding in the Fourth of July Parade this year in the neighborhood, or perhaps they rang your doorbell last year, selling popcorn.

Every fall between October 1 and November 15, the Cub Scouts of Pack 907 hold their annual popcorn sale fun-draiser. This is the pack's only fundraiser and allows local Scouts to participate in educational activities, overnight trips and camps, obtain badges and achievements and to purchase much needed equip-ment and supplies. Popcorn prices start at just $10.00, and more than 70 percent of the revenue from the popcorn sales goes directly to Pack 907. But it's not just about the popcorn.

“Selling popcorn has taught them some pretty incredible life lessons,” said Patti Fralick, Jack and Sam's mom. “They've learned how to set and achieve goals, how to earn their way, and how to effectively communicate with people, even with the possibility of rejection. At their age, they're so often told of things they're not allowed to do, so it's great to watch them do this and see how much it helps them grow.”

For those wanting to support US military troops as well as Pack 907 Cub Scouts,

the popcorn fundraiser also offers an opportunity for people to contribute popcorn to US military troops stationed in Afghanistan, Iraq and all other US military bases, both overseas and domes-tic. For a $35.00 (silver) or $50.00 (gold) donation, Trails End Popcorn, through their "Popcorn for Our Troops" program, will send a delicious assortment of pop-corn to the brave men and women serv-ing in our military as a thank you for your support and for their dedication.

If Jack and Sam miss you this year, you can also purchase popcorn or donate to the Popcorn for Our Troops program online at www.trails-end.com. On the website customers are asked to identify a scout they'd like to support by entering the scout's first name and last initial (Sam F or Jack F). This ensures the sale will go back to the local troop, Pack 907. If you're not able to go onto the Trails-End website, just drop the boys' mom an email at [email protected], and she'll be sure to add you to the boy’s list

Jack and Sam Fralick

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On the 11th day of the 11th month every year, we take the time to honor our veterans. We do our best to thank the men and women who have courageously fought for our country and ultimately our free-dom. But throughout a day of flag raisings, 21 gun salutes and choirs singing America the Beautiful, how many of us really know what we are thanking our veterans for?

their service was Japanese rice, unless they were lucky enough to get their hands on an orange. (Oranges were a hard to get com-modity as their Vitamin C was the only thing they had access to that could prevent scurvy.) They fought many diseases, most of which were never heard of in the U.S.: malaria, dysentery and jungle rot. When they contracted malaria, the only hope they had of surviving was found in a make-shift hospital inside a tent where they were given quinine and a chance to “sweat it out.”

They entered the war with the clothes on their backs and returned home wearing only rags. They watched their friends die, some in their very arms. They missed their children being born. Many didn’t get to attend the funerals of loved ones back home. Thousands never made it home at all.

The stories of sacrifice are found by the multitude in every war ever fought. Whether it was World War II, The Korean War, Vietnam or the Iraq War, our soldiers have felt the pain of sacri-

fice most of us will never have to endure. When a soldier comes home wounded, we are reminded of their selfless service. But we should understand, those who come home uninjured on the outside, return with wounds we cannot see.

SalutingOUR VETERANS

Sure, you may say it is the sacrifices they made that we are so thankful for, but the word “sacrifice” is one we often say, but don’t really understand.

In our world today, we may sacrifice some of the finer things of life: a new car, a kitchen remodeling project or even a day of shopping in order to pay for an unexpected necessity. These sacrifices may seem important to us in our daily lives, but try to imagine for a moment the life of an American soldier.

In 1941, just weeks after the Japanese attack on Peal Harbor, young men enlisted in the armed forces and prepared to give everything to protect our homeland and our freedom. They soon found out the sacrifices they would have to make.

Many just 18 years old, left their families and found themselves at Guadalcanal for 2 and a half years. They had no correspon-dence with their loved ones; their only meal for the duration of

When you take the time to thank the men and women who have fought for our freedom, look them in the eyes and tell them how much you appreciate their self-less acts of love, for they sacrificed every-thing so we wouldn’t have to.

We now salute all Bentwater residents and their families who are United States veterans and who registered with the POA. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for your service.

Army:Ron Arnoldi Paul Ashcraft Joe Ashy Wayne Bergstrom Bob Bierman Terry Bowie Ed Brown Bill Chapman Joe Clinton John Coleman Joe Constantino Cam CopeRobert F. Dinnean Bert Dunken Peter Eckdahl Jerry Elder Bruce Fingerle Al Franklin Bob Fuch Gil Goddard Joe Gonzalez Jr. Charles Grimes Gordon Hammett Patrick Harren Darryl Herrington Robert “Bob” Hook Roger Hughes Thomas A. Jones John Joseph Don Kemslon Jack Kluepfel John Lipinski Dave Martin Mohle Spider David H. Murray Donald J. Ori Charlie Seefluth Charles Seligman Rich Shirley Blair Smith Gerald Sorsdal Wes Spincic Jerry Stricklin Seth Thomasson Jim Voelz Pat Voelz Steve Waters John Wingenbach Ray Yutrzenka Doyle Wofford Dean Zurkammer

Air Force:Allen Abedor Paul Ashcraft Lynn Berringer Jay BlumeJay Burke Gary Charpentier Jonathan M. Cook Ryan CortnerGary Corzine Clint Denny Fred Dennis James DickersonBill Donavan Al Dorval Alton Fisher Vincent E. JeffersonDick McCrehan Bruce Parker John Petro Francis KuchelmeisterGary Sewell Dan Smith Sale Spieth Joe WaltzOmer L. “Sam” Ward

Marine Corps:Lew Brown Ray Combest Bob Gillespie Jim HamiltonGary Krueger Bruce Sellers Stan Zinn

Navy:Robert Alley Bob Best Don Bradshaw Mike CastleberryRay Combest Bill Dean Larry Edwards Ernest Hagan Chip Keener Bob Meaders James Mitchell Brian Parks Nate Parks Dan Thigpen Michael Thornton Betty White Vincent “Skip” White

Merchant Marines:Don Dilmore

Coast Guard:Mike Gorman

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SympathiesRichard “Dick” McCann

Richard “Dick” McCann, 73, passed away on September 1, 2012 at his Bent-water home, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Dick leaves behind his wife of 52 years, Joanne, sons, Dr. Michael McCann, David McCann and his wife, Melanie, Steven McCann and his wife, Geraldine, daughter, Kelly Tolle and her husband, John, and ten grandchildren; also, a

brother, Robert McCann, and sister, Kathleen Gilbert, of Bradford, PA.

Dick grew up in Bradford, PA. Fol-lowing graduation from St. Bernard’s High School, he worked for Kendall Refining Company while attending St. Bonaventure University. He received his bachelor’s degree and later his MBA from Southern Methodist University. His successful career as a CFO and later

a CEO in the oil industry took him to several states and a two-year assignment in England. He worked for Dresser Industries for 26 years, Union Pump Co. of Battle Creek, MI and Ruhrpumpen, Inc. of Tulsa, OK before retiring to Bentwater, where he enjoyed weekly rounds of golf with friends, playing cards and spending time with his family. His warm heart and friendly spirit will live on in all who knew him.

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A group of Bentwater residents headed for cooler weather for a vaca-tion in Big Sky, Montana, at a place our property owners call BENT-WATER NORTH. It was a fun and relaxing home away from home!

L to R: Bonita Whittington, Lesley Spencer, Gina McGregor, Connie Smith, Jeanne Hubbard, and Mary Botkin

Bentwater residents enjoying Bentwater North (Big Sky, Montana) in August. L to R: Jim and Lesley Spencer, John Hubbard, Gina McGregor, Connie Smith, Big Sky resident Carol Bennett, Don McGregor, Angie Smith, Big Sky resident Bert Bennett, and Jeanne Hubbard.

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USPTA Junior Grand Prix State Championships at John New-comb Tennis Ranch on September 14, 15 & 16 proved to be very tough competition for the Lake Conroe Team. Congratulations to the Bentwater juniors who made the team. Team members were Nicholas Ortale, Austin Stutts, Kase Harris, Tanner Harding, Courtney Stutts, Rachel Ortale and Abby Hafner. The Lake Con-roe Junior Team was the winner of the 2012 Sportsmanship Award. Way to go! Bentwater is very proud of our Junior Team!

he 2012 US Open Men’s Super-Saturday Doubles Event had some stiff competition as Pete Masich, Barry Day, Tyler Doty, Harry Wilson, Brock Lauer, John Russell, Tanner Harding, George Gisler, JT Harding, Michael Barley, Pat Jaggers and Tom Ragsdale com-peted for the championship. Tom Ragsdale and his guest, Scott Jaques, took home the championship title and Pete Masich and Tyler Doty came second.

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

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

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

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

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Each summer Clint Ables, Paul Guilbault, Gary Kott and David Smith make their trek to fly fish on The South Fork of the Snake River in Idaho. This area is known for its superb "Dry Fly Fishing." This summer Paul landed what their guide Rollie Towler said was the "largest Brown that any of his clients had ever caught." The men quickly nicknamed the fish “Jaws.” It was so large that as Paul fought him, the fish pulled the boat. It took 15 minutes to get him in!

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As we continue to look out for our neighbors and their homes and property, we must make sure we know what to do should we see suspicious activities.

Describing and reporting events requires quick, accurate descrip-tions. In attempting to describe events, write down the details of what you have observed while they are still fresh on your mind. This will ensure your descriptions to law enforcement officials will be as accurate as possible.

Write down:• Whathappened• Whenithappened• Whereitoccurred

o Note the address or landmark in relationship to the event.

Remember when a suspicious activity has occurred, the sheriff ’s office should be your first call, not the Bentwater gate greeters. And make the call quickly, as law enforcement officers would rather investigate than be called when it is too late.

Emergencies 911Non-emergencies 936-760-5800 (Bentwater Constables and Montgomery County sheriff ’s officers are dispatched from this number.)

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Bentwater resident John Hughes has been snapping away, captur-ing amazing wildlife photos right here in Bentwater. Some of these “Kodak moments” were captured right from his own back yard.

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UNITED WAYBentwater’s “Days of Caring” Offers Easter Seals-Sponsored Volunteer Opportunity

The Easter Seal’s service organization needs volunteers several times throughout the year for its Family Day Out program. The Family Day Out program is a day camp set up to give caregivers raising children with disabilities a much needed break.

The kids range in age from 6 to 14 years old and may have any type of disability from autism to cerebral palsy to vision impairment. The main goal of Family Day Out is to make sure the kids have a great time by taking part in crafts, movies, indoor and outdoor play time and lunch with the volunteer “buddy” or “buddies.” The local Family Day Out program takes place at The Woodlands United Method-ist Church from 9 – 2, usually the first

Saturday of the month. The next sched-uled dates for 2012 are: Nov. 3, and Dec. 1.

The Family Day Out program offers students opportunities to support and improve their community as well as enrich their lives at the same time. In addition, students could get community service credit with school-related organizations such as National Honors Society (NHS), Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) and Interact.

Student volunteers should be at least 15 years old or accompanied by an adult. The adult will partner with the younger volunteer and then “buddy up” with one

of the kids. This is a great experience for volunteers of all ages.

Contact Kristi Carlisle at [email protected] or 936-760-4179 ext. 472, to get more information about the program and how to get involved.

Keep up with our United Way fundraising by watching the United Way goal thermometer right outside the fit-ness center.

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To tell the truth, when I was asked to join the BUW Leadership Committee I thought, well maybe this is a way to give back, in addition to financially, and maybe I’ll meet some new friends.

It turns out I learned a lot about how many people are in need in Montgom-ery County and how well Montgomery County United Way attends to those needs.

I’m glad I was asked, and I’m glad I accepted.

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It’s time to show you care! By now you should have received an invitation to support Bentwater’s 2012 United Way campaign. The leadership committee increased Bentwater’s goal this year to $147,000. Please help Bentwater reach that goal. You can track our progress on the thermometer outside the sports club. All donations to MCUW stay in Montgomery County and are used to help people and organizations in our county "Your pledge helps Montgomery County United Way serve over 60

community programs, such as The Friendship Center, Women's Center, Conroe Family YMCA, and Montgomery County Emergency Assistance," said Bentwater United Way chair Patti Mennes. For those of you eligible to receive corporate match-ing gifts or who donate directly through an employer or former employer be sure to specify code 410 on your pledge card or matching gift request. That will insure that your money is used only in Montgomery County.

Two time award winner, Chef Patrick O’Neil, will prepare his famous chili at the Bentwater Chili For Charity Cook-off . “Come on out about 5 PM on Saturday, Nov 10! There will be good chili to taste from several cooks, all the teams support a charity, the silent auction presents great offerings, and the band is terrific. It is a lot of fun!” O’Neil stated.

CHILI COOK OFFNovember 10th

L to R: Rhonda Gaskamp, Patti Mennes, Patrick O’Neil, Beryl Korb, Thelma Miller

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A big gift dropped into Montgomery High School Theatre Director, and Bent-water resident, Suzanne Ray’s lap ; the honor for her theatre students to perform (along with 60 prestigious theatre pro-grams out of over 3,000 nominated appli-cants across the nation) at the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland during August 2013. Suzanne and her husband, Jim, spent a week in Scotland this sum-mer familiarizing themselves with the details of the upcoming two-week experi-

ence and upon return, 30 students had signed up for the coveted theatre adven-ture.

Our community has the opportunity to support these students in this once of a lifetime endeavor. A dinner/fundraiser will be held at Bentwater Yacht Club on Friday, November 9th, 6:30 P. M., $40 inclusive per person with dinner and entertainment by our very own crooner, Luke Menefee, and talented Brenda

Storseth, long-term supporter of MHS Theatre. Scotland bound MHS students will enthusiastically serve as wait staff at each table and the sounds of Scottish bagpipes will infuse the evening.

Call 936-597-6219 to reserve your table. Invest in the lives of these future leaders. For more information, go to www.scotland2013.com or www.mhstheatre.org

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Montgomery High School EventFriday, November 9th - 6:30 P.M. at Bentwater Yacht Club

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The MISD is proud to announce the schedule of free patriot events honoring veterans on or

close to Veterans Day. For the sixteenth consecutive year, MISD schools are presenting patriotic

programs. Dr. Beau Rees, MISD Superintendent, personally invites all area veterans, their family

members, friends and the general public to attend as many of these free events as possible.

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 6, 20128:30 am Montgomery Intermediate School, 700 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Montgomery…Breakfast and activities with students.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 20129:00 am Lone Star Elementary School – 16600 FM 2854, Montgomery 77316 – Breakfast and Patriotic Program

1:00 pm Stewart Creek Elementary School 18990 Stewart Creek Road, Montgomery, 77356Patriotic Program

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 9, 2012 8:30 am Montgomery Junior High School 19000 Stewart Creek Road. Montgomery 77356

MONDAY NOVEMBER 12, 20127:00 pm Montgomery High School 22825 Hwy. 105 West, Montgomery 77356Patriotic Program featuring the Combined Choirs PLUS the MHS BandIf you have any questions, contract Montgomery ISD Offices at 936-582-1333

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End of October 2012

October 25 Thursday-BENTWATER – Golf Day with the Pros at the practice facility; 9 a.m.

October 26 Friday-Jason Aldean in concert at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion with special guest Luke Bryan. For ticket prices, go to ticket-master.com

October 27 -28 Saturday and Sunday -BENTWATER – Couples’ Member-Guest Golf Tournament at the Golf Club

October 31 Wednesday-BENTWATER –Trunk or Treat in the driving range parking lot; 6:30 p.m.

November 2012

November 1 – 30 All Month-BENTWATER – Fall Pumpkin Spa Treatments

November 1 Thursday-BENTWATER – Ladies’ Golf Clinic at the Bentwater practice facility; 9 a.m.

November 1 Thursday-BENTWATER- Martini Madness at the Yacht Club; 6:30 p.m.

November 1 – 4 Thursday – Sunday-Crighton Theatre’s Christian Youth Per-formers presents Annie Get Your Gun. Show times are 7 p.m. Thursday – Saturday with

a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday and Sunday. Ticket prices start at $12.00

November 2 – 3 Friday and Saturday-BENTWATER – Tennis Member-Guest/Pro Am Tournament at the racquet club

November 2- 3 Friday and Saturday-The Owen Theatre presents The Odd Couple. Both shows start at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 - $20. For more information, visit owentheater.com

November 3 Saturday-BENTWATER – BLO hosts Bric-A- Brac at the Country Club from

November 3 Saturday-Lone Star first Saturday: Historic Mont-gomery Farmers’ Market and Acoustic Music Jams. The local market features a wide variety of seasonal fruits and veggies, eggs, plants, honey, salsas and more. The Market is located at the intersection of FM 149 and College Street in Montgomery. The Market is open from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.

November 6 Tuesday-Election Day

November 6 Tuesday-BENTWATER – LGA Fall Fling on the Weis-kopf Course; 6:30 p.m.

November 7 Wednesday-BENTWATER – North Shore Republican Women will be meeting at the Country Club. Brad Bailey, Chairman of the Board,

CEO and co-founder of the Hard Work Clean Hands Initiative will be speaking on immigration. Meeting starts at 11 a.m.

November 9 Friday-BENTWATER – Wine tasting at the Yacht Club in the Harborview Room; 5:30 p.m.

November 9 Friday-BENTWATER – Couples’ Night Golf on the Weiskopf Course; 6:30 p.m.

November 10 Saturday-BENTWATER- Junior Tennis Play Day at the Racquet Club; 12 p.m.

November 10 Saturday-BENTWATER – Chili for Charity Cook-Off in the Country Club parking lot; 5 p.m.

November 10 - 11 Saturday and Sunday-17th Annual Children’s Festival at the Cyn-thia Woods Mitchell Pavilion starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday and noon on Sunday. Tick-ets are $8.00 in advance and $10 at the door.

November 10 – December 25 Saturday through Christmas-Home for the Holidays in Old Town Spring. Load up the entire family to enjoy the 30th annual Christmas celebration. Spend the day shopping, listening to musicians and barbershop quartets, taking photos with Santa and taking a horse and carriage ride.

November 10 -11 Sunday-17th Annual Children’s Festival at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Event starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday and noon on Sunday; tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door.

November 13 Tuesday-BENTWATER – Game night at the Country Club: Bridge and Canasta; 6 p.m.

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November 16 Friday-BENTWATER – Golf Day with the Pros at the Bentwater Practice Facility; 9 a.m.

November 16 Friday-BENTWATER – United Way Employee Fair at the Country Club

November 16 Friday-BENTWATER - Wine tasting and art show at the Yacht Club in the Harborview Room - 5:30 p.m.

November 16 – 18 Friday through Sunday-10th Annual Junior League Holiday Market at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, featuring more than 100 unique merchants. For more informa-tion, go to jholidaymarket.org.

November 17 Saturday-BENTWATER – MGA Weiskopf vs. Miller Golf Tournament on the Miller Course; 9 a.m.

November 17 Saturday-The Bellamy Brothers in concert at the Crighton Theatre. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $42 - $52. For more information, go to chrightontheatre.org

November 17 Saturday-BENTWATER – Turkey Trot starting at the Fitness Center; 8 a.m.

November 17 Saturday-The Ice Rink grand opening presented by your Houston Area Chevy Dealers, from 10 a.m. until 11 p.m. at the corner of Lake Rob-bins and Six Pines Drive in The Woodlands.

November 17 Saturday-30th Annual Lighting of the Doves and 6th Annual International Winter on the Waterway (iWOW), from 3 to 9 p.m. at Town Green Park and along the Woodlands Waterway

November 22 Thursday-BENTWATER – Thanksgiving brunch at the Yacht Club; 11 a.m.

November 22 Thursday-Run Thru The Woods, 7:45 a.m. until 10 a.m. at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. For more info, go to runthruthewoods.org

November 23 Friday-BENTWATER – Annual Turkey Day Tennis Tournament at the Racquet Club; 12 p.m.

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...continuedCalendarof EventsNovember 24 Saturday-BENTWATER – Annual club lighting on the Country Club lawn; 5:30 p.m.

November 27 Tuesday-BENTWATER – Game night at the Country Club: Bridge and Canasta; 6 p.m.

November 30 – Dec 22 Starting Friday-Crighton Players presents White Christmas

at the Owen Theatre in Conroe. For more information, visit crightonplayers.org.

Upcoming in December 2012

December 1 Saturday-Lone Star First Saturday: Historic Mont-gomery Farmers’ Market and Acoustic Music Jams. The local market features a wide variety of seasonal fruits and veggies, eggs, plants, honey, salsas and more. The Market is located at the intersection of FM 149 and College Street in Montgomery. The Market is open from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.

December 1 – 22 Every Saturday-Caroling on the Square from 6 – 8 p.m. on the Waterway Square in The Woodlands.

December 5 – 6 Wednesday and Thursday-BENTWATER – BLO Holiday Home Tour. Tour several beautiful homes in Bentwater and see how residents are decorating their homes for the holidays. Tickets are $15.00 in advance and $20.00 the day of the tour. For more information, contact Pat Wagner at 936-597-3339.

December 7 Friday-The Houston Symphony presents: Holly Jolly Symphony Spectacular at 7:30 p.m. at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion.

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Late fall is the best season to introduce yourself to florist minis. They're widely available, they're inexpensive, and they're perfect for indoor holiday decorations.

What is a Miniature Rose?For the most part, miniature roses are scaled-down versions of full-sized roses, and while they vary in many ways, all mini roses have small, rarely fragrant flowers. Plants can range from micro-minis (5 inches or less) to 3 to 4 feet or even larger.

Mini roses also adapt remarkably well to life indoors. Unlike so many houseplants that have an extraordinary tolerance of low light and humidity, roses need plenty of bright light, such as in a bright west- or south-facing window.

You'll also have to provide some extra humidity around the plants. In winter, the air in most houses becomes abysmal-ly dry. A water-filled tray with a layer of

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pebbles (to ease evaporation) is usually sufficient. Again, the plants will tell you if humidity is low; leaves will shrivel, yellow, and drop.

Growing Mini Roses Indoors1. Buy new plants each season to ensure

that your plants are free of diseases and pests. In November, order 2-inch potted plants from companies that specialize in miniature roses.

2. Select varieties described as good for pot forcing or suitable for containers. Many miniature roses are suitable, but those that are shorter and especially flo-riferous perform better.

3. When the 2-inch potted plants arrive, immediately repot each one into a 6-inch container.

4. Water thoroughly, and place the pots under fluorescent lights in trays with pebbles and water in them.

Not so long ago, miniature roses were almost strictly the province of hobbyists, usually ones already bitten by the rose-growing bug. But now, thanks to the influence of European gardeners and nurseries, an entirely new category of miniature rose is available here. In fact, these florist or European-style minis are the type you're most likely to encounter at supermarkets, chain stores, and discount stores. While the two types look pretty much the same to casual observers, it's useful to understand how these florist minis compare to the familiar miniature garden roses.

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5. To reduce the chances of pests and diseases, bathe each plant once a week under running water, washing the undersides of leaves as well as the tops.

6. Fertilize weekly with a fertilizer diluted to one-quarter strength.

7. Watch carefully for any sign of pests.

8. Buds should appear about 6 weeks after repotting. When the buds start to open, bring the pot into the living area to enjoy. Flowers should stay attractive and healthy for 10 to 14 days.

9. When flowering has finished, return plants to the light table and repeat the process for a second bloom cycle. Allow about 6 weeks for flowers to develop.

10. After the last frost in your area, gradu-ally acclimate plants to outdoor air. In spring, plant them in the garden or in an outdoor container.

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FOR SALE: 2007 JC SportToon 23FT tripletoon200 HP Honda Outboard with only 31 hours on it 23’ in total, with 21’ furniture pkg and 2 folding fishing chairs out front. Always stored undercover in a marina,2 bimini tops plus full boat cover, trolling motor, GPS depth finder. Loaded with extras, Condition excellent$30,500 . Call Bob 936-597-6146 or Bill 936-597-4805

FOR SALE: 2009 HydroHoist boat lift outfitted for tripletoon. In Bentwater marina: $4,500 Call Bob 936-597-6146 or Bill 936-597-4805

FOR SALE: Tohatsu (Nissan) 2010-6 H.P. Four Stroke Outboard. Recent Tune-up. Pete Korchinsky 936-597-5927

FOR SALE: Nautilus NE 3000 Elliptical Trainer Workout Machine $2500.00 OBO. Peter Conces Phone: 832-851-9133

FOR SALE: 2000 Mercedes C230. Excellent car for young adults to drive to school or work. Original owner, it has 107,000 miles. It is a four cylinder and gets 28-30 mpg. Clean and in very good condition. Have all the service records. Kelly Blue Book says $4960 trade-in to $6410 private sale. Will sell below lower trade-in price- $4,550.00, or any serious offer. Come look it over and drive it if you are interested. Contact: Nick Frazier Phone: 936-597-5865

FOR SALE: 2007 White Precedent Club Car golf cart, very low usage, new batteries 8-27-11, excellent condi-tion, $2,500.00 firm John 936-597-6704

FOR SALE: 2007 JC Manufacturing SportToon 23TT tripletoon. 200 HP Honda Outboard Motor – Has only 31 hours on it. 23’ in total, with 21’ furniture pkg and 2 folding removable fishing chairs out front. 55 gallon gas tank, 14' Bimini top, Ski Tow, 45 mph. Always stored un-dercover in a marina. Matrix 767 w/MappingWindshield, Satellite Radio, Vision air seat with extra rise. Wired for plug-in trolling motor and comes with trolling motor. Holds up to 15 occupants (3,000 lbs in total). 2009 HydroHoist boat lift outfitted for triple toon boat for sale. Purchased through Bentwater Marina.Call 936 597-4805 or 936 597-6146Can be seen in the Bentwater Marina

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