MESSAGE FROM

THE PRESIDENT  

 

 

Hi Y’all! 

 

It has been 3 months since you voted me in as President and 

what a ride!  Within 72 hrs we kicked off our Easter Weekend 

fes vi es.  Without the guidance and help of this amazing 

group of members it would not have been such a great success.  

J.T. and Kathy Thomas headed up the Sunrise Service with their 

band of volunteers and it was enjoyed by all.  Glen and Wanda 

Dowell oversaw the Easter Fish Fry, which was a tremendous 

success.   Thanks to all the volunteers who pitched in to accom‐

modate the last minute venue change due to weather.  It was 

the can do a tude and community spirit that drives these 

events.  I am so impressed with the talent and ambi on in this 

club . . . and that was just the Easter Sunday Fes vi es! 

 

The same can do a tude has the Islander in print again.  It has 

taken a team of people, led by Teresa O en, Editor in Chief, to 

bring it back to life.  Many of you have said you wanted the 

printed version and we listened!   

 

Special thanks to Ralph and Kathi Coats for organizing the 4th of 

July fes vi es and Pege and John Wright for heading up the 

Membership Drive.  The more people involved, the more ac vi‐

es we can do and meet the requests for game night, disc golf 

tournaments, kayaking classes, kid’s par es, Annual Crawfish 

Boil, New Year’s Eve party, and any other ideas you may have 

to make this the greatest community you have ever lived in.    

 

SYOTI 

(See You On The Island) 

Kelly   

 

P.S.  Whoever told me “Come on Kelly, it is just 12 mee ngs, 

you’d make a great President”, and YOU know who you are, 

you owe me a bo le of Italian Barolo, I lost count at 22 

mee ngs  

Our goal is to keep every resident in Clear Lake Shores & Lazy Bend informed on what is going on…here are the ways you can stay in touch

Islander Newsletter to each home starting again July 1st

Marque Messages on both sides

www.clscivicclub.com

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City Services

City Hall: 281.334.2799

CLS Police: 281.334.1034

CLS Dispatch 281.538.0659 #2

Municipal Court: 281.334.0697

Utilities

WCID#12: 281.334.3331

CenterPoint for electric outage: 800.332.7143

CenterPoint for gas leak: 888.876.5786

Verizon Telephone 800.837.4966

AmeriWaste, Inc: 281.331.8400

Comcast—Cable 800.266.2278

Emergency Services

Emergency only 911

Poison Control 1.800.poison1

Fire Department (Kemah) 281.538.5727

Hospitals

Christus St. John 281.333.5503

Clear Lake Regional Med. Center 281.332.2511

Schools

Stewart Elementary 281.284.4700

Bayside Intermediate 281.284.3000

Clear Creek High School 281.284.2300

Clear Falls High School 218.284.1100

Community Services

Helen Hall Library 281.554.1111

Galveston Mosquito Control 800.842.5622

City Web Site: www.clearlakeshores-tx.gov

IMPORTANT NUMBERS

YARD OF THE MONTH

Hello Clear Lake Shores! Yard of the Month is in full swing again and we are starting off with a WINNER! Ben and Ann Reyna, who live at 913 Elm have created an amazing tropical paradise! The Reynas have lived in Clear Lake Shores for 7 years and over those years have filled their yard with beautiful hi-biscus, plumerias, roses, palm trees, fruit trees, and numerous flowering plants and bushes. In Ben’s words, he shared, “Annie and I pretty much share the gardening activities. We didn’t know much about gardening so we just started buying things we liked the looks of and planting them wherever. If they lived – good. If they died we bought something else and

planted that until we got a yard full.” Well, these two who “don’t know much about gardening” had a goal to make their home feel like they are away on a vacation and they have surely suc-ceeded. Over the years Ben and Ann have perfected the art of hibiscus cultivating and growing. One of their most unusual and magnificent hybrid hibiscus plant is the Climax. This particular plant is somewhat rare and supposedly hard to take care of. Whatever magic touch they have, it has worked with this one. It is 9 years old, has died twice, is not supposed to be cultivated with

cuttings (they have several beautiful and healthy plants from cuttings), and has a very fragile root system. It seems to me that they have defied all the odds with this one! One of the many striking things about their landscaping are the palm trees. They have several California Fan palms that grows lower than the Mexican Fan and are just beautiful. Ben and Ann enjoy growing plants from seed and cuttings. They have succeeded in growing a Florida Sable palm from seed and have many cut-tings, such as mountain laurel, Queen palms and a Hibiscus cutting that they got in Port Aransas, that are growing nicely. Everywhere you turn there is something in bloom, pink hibiscus, Louisiana iris with its rich purple blooms, a gorgeous yel-low esperanza, aloe vera and even a philodendron. And of course, the fruit trees are very happy! The Meyer Lemon, Mexi-

can Lime and grapefruit trees are going to be loaded with fruit! How could you not be happy surrounded by such beauty and a dazzling new pool! Ann and Ben’s pool is the perfect size for entertaining, relaxing and exercising. It is not too big and not too small, with 10,000 gallons of water and gorgeous travertine decking that is home to numerous pots of flowering plants. There was so much to see and talk about, I could go on and on with this article. The thing to take away from this month's choice for Yard of the Month is that with a goal, like creating a space that makes

you feel like you are on vacation, and imagination and persistence you too can create a “vacation” spot at home! Congratulations Ben and Ann, a very deserv-ing choice!

If you would like to nominate a neighbor please send the name and address to shubbard502@gmail.com or krcoats@aol.com .

This is your newsletter, please feel free to be a part of it! Nominations will go before a committee.

PLANNING AND PREPARING FOR A HURRICANE

Its hurricane season on the Gulf Coast and once again, it’s time to be thinking PREPARATION! When it comes to tropical storms and hurri-canes, its never too early or too late to get prepared unless that storm has already hit and found you NOT prepared. Then again, can one ever be

FULLY prepared for such an event? Probably not, but here are some helpful tips.

Proper hurricane and storm preparations made ahead of time probably will not totally protect your home or property from damage, but hopefully any damage can be minimized.

IMPORTANT HOME PREPARATION TIPS:

Know the elevation of your home. If you are in a surge or rising water flood zone, know what water level your property can sustain.

Landscaping: Trim your trees and shrubbery of dead limbs, especially the ones close to your home. Dead limbs are more likely to become projectiles in high winds that can break windows or injure persons.

Don’t put off repairing that fence.

Don’t use small gravel or stones in your planting beds. These can become flying bullets in high winds.

Inspect your roof for damaged tiles or shingles. Repair or replace roofs with materials rated for hur-ricane force winds.

Check for and/or install hurricane clips to secure roof trusses to side walls.

Clean rain gutters and downspouts to make sure they are clear of debris and make sure they are firmly attached to the structure.

Make sure your garage doors are rated for hurricane force winds. If not, reinforce the door(s) and tighten the connections of the door rails.

Prepare covers for your doors and windows but leave one door available for re-entry (hopefully on the opposite side from the expected flow of wind.) IF that door has a window, cover the window with plywood or a storm shutter.

Inspect storm shutters for good working order or install storm shutters on doors and windows.

Have a plan for quickly storing unsecured outdoor items such a patio furniture, lawn equipment, etc. in the event of an evacuation.

PERSONAL PREPARATIONS:

Prepare a Hurricane Supply Kit with: a few days supply of non-perishable food and water, a manual can opener, plastic spoons forks and knives and paper towels; a battery powered radio with extra batteries; flashlights and batteries; first aid supplies, matches; a whistle; a limited number of cook-ing utensils; bedding such as sleeping bags or blankets and, if you have a baby, some powdered formula, baby food, diapers, wipes and pacifiers.

In addition, make photocopies of: driver’s licenses, insurance policies, credit cards, latest utility bills, birth certificates and auto titles. Store your originals (except for credit cards) in a safe deposit box at your bank

We are in need of someone to head up the children's pool party ten-tatively scheduled for August 1st. If interested please contact Kelly Phillips at president@clscivicclub.com

PERSONAL PREPARATIONS CONT:

Obtain an adequate supply of any prescription medications, an extra pair of eyeglasses, and, if applicable, hearing aid batteries and contact lens solution.

A current map of the area including any area you may evacuate to.

Car supplies including booster cables, battery powered air pump, and possibly, road flares and a white distress flag along with a basic tool kit.

Toys and/or games to occupy any children in the family.

A list of phone numbers and addresses of any family or close friends in the area and keep at least some of them informed regarding your whereabouts.

Keep a small but adequate amount of cash.

Cell phone charger.

INSURANCE TIPS – BEFORE THE STORM

Purchase your insurance early. Most insurance policies will have at least a few days waiting time before a policy is effective. When a storm is approaching is not the time to buy insurance.

Make sure you fully understand what perils are covered by any insurance you purchase. A stand-ard homeowners policy does not cover flood damage, for example.

Make sure your coverage is adequate and is for full REPLACEMENT cost.

Make sure your policy covers additional living expense you may incur for a temporary residence if your home is uninhabitable after a storm, fire or other disaster.

Don’t cancel an old policy until any new policy is in effect.

Prepare an inventory in writing and, preferably, in video or photography of your possessions for documentation in the event of a loss.

Make sure you get WINDSTORM and FLOOD coverage in this area.

In case of an evacuation, be sure to take your written and video or photographic inventory with you.

If you are interested in placing an ad in the upcoming editions of The Islander, please contact Craig Ward at rcrinc1@me.com .

If you are interested in writing an article or taking pictures for future Islanders please contact Teresa at teresa.otten@thepoolco.net

Spike

Stegoraurus        By Eric Klusendorf

This North American dinosaur grew to twenty-five feet long & weighed four tons. An outstanding characteristic of this animal was its supposed three “brains.”

Can you find all the items hidden in this picture? Color the picture for extra fun!

(answer in back)

July 2015 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

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Civic Club Mtg

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4th of July

Festivities

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City Council

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EDC Meeting

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City Council

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10: 00 AM    Golf Cart Parade Line up in front of pavilion Everyone eligible to par cipate‐but must  

      have current membership to be eligible to be judged for prizes 

10:30 AM    Cup Cake Bake Off registra on 

11:00 AM     Golf Cart Parade begins 

12:00 PM    Party @ the pavilion FREE hot dogs for Civic Club members/Hamburger plate $5 

12:30 PM    Children’s games, Disc Tournament & Duck Races 

1:00 PM    Cupcake judging  

1:30 PM    Winners of Parade, Cup Cake Bake‐Off, Duck Races, & Disc Tournament  

2:00 PM    Clean Up 

Live Music by Hanna’s Reef 6‐9 PM 

2015 CLS Civic Club Officers 

President, Kelly Phillips  president@clscivicclub.com 

Vice President,  Pege Wright / Kat Tierney vicepresident@clscivicclub.com 

Secretary, Theresa Buck  secretary@clscivicclub.com 

Treasurer, Candace Mann treasurer@clscivicclub.com  

 

 

 

 

what are the benefits of being a member of the cls civic club?

Your $25.00 goes towards supporting many events in what we think is the by far the best commu-nity to live in. We have listed a few of the things that your membership helps with.

The Islander Newsletter

Scholarship Fund for our High School Seniors

Reduced fees for community dinners and events

Mancakes Breakfast

Easter Fish Fry

Steak and Sinatra Night

Thanksgiving Dinner

Voting privileges for Civic Club matters

Christmas Decorations around the Island

Free parties and events

PARADISE 

CLS 

4th of July Festivities Fishing Derby for Kids

Barktoberfest Halloween Party for Kids

BBQ Cook-off Ice Cream Social

Christmas Party for Adults Mardi Gras Golf Cart Parade

Christmas Party for Kids National Night Out

Easter Sunrise Service New Years Eve Party

Easter Egg Hunt Spaghetti Dinner

 

PATS & PANS  

 

Pats to the new ISLANDER committee. THANKS and good luck - we will be so glad to have it back

Helle Brown

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Pats to Mary Freeman for all her hard work in the Club House kitchen and Civic Club office. She and her team have cleaned from top to bottom, organized and inventoried all the equipment, ser-vice items and food. It's a kitchen Julia Child would be proud of

A special Pats to Allan Batchelor and Pege Wright for their support and guidance of the new Civic Club Officers.

A special Pats to Island Art for the Yard of the Month sign. Greg Anderson and his partner Angie did a beautiful job on the sign. Kelly Phillips

Community Garage Sale a Huge Success 

The Island‐Wide Garage Sale was held on Saturday, May 16th, and Diana and I 

have officially deemed it a success.  This was the 9th annual, and I think it s ll 

gets be er every year.  There were 72 houses that par cipated and 76 sales 

(some did mul ple sales at one loca on).   The crowds were huge, and the weather cooperated 

even though it looked a li le scary the night before. A er the final tally was done, the Civic Club 

now has an addi onal $802 to use for future community events.  Needless to say, it was a good 

year.  Thanks to everyone who helped out.  The list is too large to men on everyone by name, and 

we would undoubtedly leave someone out and hurt their feelings.  So, to all you map‐hander‐

outers who worked the corner and all you food preparers/servers who worked at Al Burns’ City 

Hall Café and Dowell’s Front Yard Deli – THANK YOU!  Without you we could never pull off such a 

unique event. Looking forward to next year already.  It will be the 10th anniversary of the event, so 

we will need to make it the best one yet. 

Bryan and Diana Hoerner 

Island Gardening Tips for July

By Julie Moncur

 

We go into this July without worry of drought I suspect! That makes keeping our blooming plants going strong but unfortunately the weeds too. July will be a good time to do intensive weed pulling as they respond to the rains even better than the de-sired plants. As you do your yard work of weeding and pulling back, be aware that this is a really active year for wasps and hornets. I have already been stung twice this year for not remembering they like to hang out near the nectar plants just like the butterflies and bees. Also be on the alert for the red ant piles that always crop up after our rains as they look for higher ground like our compost piles and raised beds. Otherwise, pace yourself in the July heat and enjoy our lush green yards! -In the days we don’t get rain, remember to water plants as needed and as early as possible.

The exception is hanging baskets, as they often show more stress mid-afternoon. If they are in direct sun-light consider moving them to a shady spot if possible. -Many island trees have had growth spurts due to sev-eral nice rain showers this spring. Light pruning of trees to increase sun penetration to lawns and flower beds is OK except for oaks, which must be pruned in winter to help avoid oak wilt. Trim dead limbs to avoid them from falling on your house or neighbors house in summer storms! -Replenish mulch to retain soil mois-ture in beds and around trunks of young fruit and shade trees. Makes the yard look nice to boot! -Summer heat often brings in aphids and leafhoppers on crepe myrtles. Treat promptly to avoid black sooty mold, which grows on the excrement dropped by in-sects.

-It's a good time to transplant coleus for summer and fall color in lightly shaded areas -Keep deadheading summer bloomers and pinching back coleus, impatiens, marigolds, begonias and cop-per plants.

-Keep indoor tropical plants outside in a shady area for the next few months. Add their feeding schedule to outside plant feeding. -Soak used clay pots in a 10-percent bleach solution (1 part bleach, 9 parts water) and then rinse before reuse. A wire brush will remove white mineral depos-its. -Plant bluebonnet and other spring wildflowers late in the month. They must germinate in late summer or early Fall. -End of month, time to divide spring flowering perenni-als, such as iris, shasta daisy, oxeye, gaillardia, can-nas, day lilies, violets, liriope and ajuga,

Happy Fourth of July and Happy Island Gardening,

Julie

 

Answers to  Spike picture 

 

SPLASH REPORT  By Chris Richardson  The pool season is officially here & we hope our CLS residents are enjoying our refresh‐ing salt water filtered pool. Glad to see some new faces this year as we have many new residents to our island. Our management company does a great job at maintaining our pool. A salt water pool re‐quires more care. A REMINDER: Members must sign in and need CURRENT POOL TAG AND GATE CODE. 

Children's swim and water aerobics classes are also going on this summer. We appreciate your respectfulness while these classes are in session. Aerobics class started June 16. It is held from 8‐9 pm on Tuesdays and Thurs‐days. $5.00 per class. Bring a large noodle & any water weights etc. So come on out & exercise in the coolness of 

our lovely pool.  You must have a pool membership to attend. A big thank you to Suzanne Hubbard for arranging this class. We've had some issues regarding pool rules not being followed. Some reminders: 

Children unsupervised in pool after hours ‐ under age 12 must be accompanied by a parent  Ages 12‐18 must have someone at least 21 years of age  Children jumping & diving off the lifeguard stand ‐ Parents ‐ this is not okay.   Please inform your children   Members must accompany all guests and have guest passes. ‐ no more than 5 guests at one time.  Pool members should talk to their children about  not allowing other people to enter the pool.   Members ‐Please DO NOT ARGUE with the lifeguards. All members must comply with their directions for the 

safety of all concerned. The guards have the authority to take necessary action to enforce all rules.  When lifeguards are on duty, they are in charge of the pool.  

 We are in the process of making some improvements and additions to our pool area.  More information next month.  Please let the pool committee hear from you on any thoughts or ideas you may have.  We welcome your input. 

 Wishing all our Islanders a fun and safe summer. Your pool committee ‐‐ Craig Hervey, Cheryl Coward, Allyson Garner, Suzanne Hubbard, Terri Roberson and me