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NEWS FOR THE RESIDENTS OF COPPERFIELD March 2013

Copperfield Coalition

Volume 5, Issue 3

A Non-Profit Incorporated Organization LOW INCOME APARTMENTS allegedly made by a sixth grader at Aragon Middle School (www.youtube. A developer, Galaxy Companies (San Antonio), has filed a preliminary com/watch?v=HlsoSptPTfA). For more details on the threat at Aragon, application with the Texas Department of Housing and Community view our website under News & Events. All these topics are related as Affairs (TDHCA). They have applied for the 9% tax credit. They are brothels and drug paraphernalia shops bring in the unwanted element planning on constructing a low income housing complex (apartments) that endangers the safety of our children and community. on Queenston near the corner of Barker Cypress and the Stone Gate Seating will be limited, so please RSVP to Anthony@ main entrance (12447 Queenston Blvd). This is not the developer who copperfieldcoalition.com to reserve your seat (it’s free). was planning on building a low income complex last year. This is a new developer who has filed an application (2013) for the same location. THE CY-FAIR ISD LIAISON COMMITTEE TDHCA will have a public hearing in Houston about potential The Copperfield Coalition is concerned about the possibility housing tax credit units in May or early June. The last day the public that Lowery and Copeland Elementary Schools will be given Title has to submit comments (letters, phone calls, faxes, etc.) to TDHCA is I designation due to the increase of its economically disadvantaged by 5:00 PM June 14, 2013. Contact your elected officials and TDHCA student populations. We believe that if either school receives a Title about your thoughts regarding the proposed unit. Contact Misael Arroyo I designation, our property values will be negatively impacted as they at TDHCA, (512) 475-2596, misael.arroyo@tdhca.state.tx.us View our were in Aldine, Alief and Spring Branch. The Copperfield Coalition web site under “Links” for a list of all the politicians that serve our area. strongly favors all students receiving a quality education. This can best be accomplished by increasing the rigor of the school curriculum. GOOD NEWS The Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District Board of Trustees A second developer, Kilday Realty Corporation, had also filed for a 9% represents the community’s interest in the school district. They make the tax credit to build a low income housing development. It was planned to final decision on Title I designations. You are encouraged to send them be built on West Road just west of Telge right next door to the new Kid’s an email, whether you support or oppose Title I, and let them know World Learning Center. After the Coalition spoke with Mr. Kilday on three your feelings. The email address is board@cfisd.net. separate occasions, he chose to withdraw his application. Mr. Kilday has DeBra Edwards, Chair canceled his plans to build a low income apartment complex at this location. CFISD Liaison Committee CRIME, SECURITY AND SAFETY We will have Guest Speakers at our next monthly meeting, Tuesday, March 19, 2013. We will have Special Agent Anton Chapman from the Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations, Human Smuggling/Trafficking. We will also have Captain Ricky Ricks from the Harris County Sheriff’s Vice Department and Cy-Fair ISD Chief of Police Alan Bragg. Topics will include Brothels and Human Trafficking, Drug Paraphernalia Shops around our schools, and the safety of our children both on and off school campuses. The safety of our children is our utmost concern, especially after the death threats Copyright © 2013 Peel, Inc.

PROSTITUTION AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING The brothel at 18039 C FM529 (across the street from Kroger) was raided by the Harris County Sheriff Department on January 31. Two arrests were made for prostitution. Two citations were issued for not having a license for massage. All evidence gathered will be used by the DA’s office to file suit under the Abatement Law to have this establishment shut down permanently. This is made possible by the new SOB regulations that were passed by Commissioner’s Court late last

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COPPERFIELD COURIER Copperfield Coalition (Continued from Cover Page) year. We would also like to say Thank You to the Harris County Sheriff Department. MONTHLY MEETINGS OPEN TO ALL The Copperfield Coalition meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Copperfield Community Center, 15409 Willow River Drive. The meeting is in the activities room; please come in the main door. Please check the website for any last minute cancelations and/or changes before attending. Come to one of our meetings and find out what we are all about. If you are interested in protecting the integrity of our communities, our lifestyle and our property values, then please join us. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED If you are interested in becoming a member, being on a committee, or being an advisory member, then please come to one of our meetings or contact us at Anthony@CopperfieldCoalition.com. Sincerely, Anthony Cecala, President For The Board of Directors CopperfieldCoalition.com

LANGHAM CREEK CHOIR NEWS The LCHS choir members, under the direction of Christopher Fiorini and Mica Bull, delighted the crowd at the Stars and Legends Pop Show. The A Cappella Choir opened Act 1 with “Let Me Be Your Star” from Smash and Act 2 with “Beautiful Day” by U2. The entertainment continued throughout the evening with group, duo and solo performances. The audience was entertained by Jessica Ramos-Ordones as Selena, Jessica Donaldson, Brittnee Simone & Marissa Thrower as The Dixie Chicks, Alejandro Cardona as Michael Buble, Jennifer Terlouw as Barbara Streisand, TK Huff as Stevie Wonder, Leah Douglas as Aretha Franklin, Jacey Lofton and Alba Zepeda as Reba, Brittnee Simone as Sarah Bareilles, Kody Kitchen, Austin Almanza, Tyler Chavarria & Alex Regal as The Beatles, Ashley Kidd as Carrie Underwood, Dakota Crespo, Shane O’Neil, Gwen Leonares and Maggie McDonnell as Beyonce, Theo Glass, Christian New & Victor Torres as Jason Mraz, Jordan Williamson as Diana Ross, Dakota Crespo & Molly McConnell as Ingrid Michaelson & Sarah Bareilles, Jessica Branas as Adele and Aubrey Beason as Alicia Keys. The Combined Choirs closed out the evening with Dance Evolution. Thanks to all who support our choir students! Visit http://www.langhamcreekchoir.com/ for information on upcoming events, happenings and news.

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COPPERFIELD COURIER While preparing for contest season, the Bailadoras have also made some time for fun. The girls and their moms attended the annual Mother Daughter Banquet in December. That event featured the senior girls modeling formals from Muzzies. Seniors are pictured above. In January the Bailadoras and their dates enjoyed a memorable evening at their annual formal “Black and White Masquerade”. The girls are now focused on contest season which will culminate with a trip to San Marcos during Spring Break to compete in the Crowd Pleasers National Contest. BAILADORA SPRING SHOW! Be sure to mark your calendars to attend the Annual Bailadora Spring Show ~ Life is a Runway, So Strut Your Stuff. The show will be held on Friday, April 26th and Saturday April 27th at 7pm in the Langham Creek Auditorium. Come see the Bailadoras perform their award winning competition dances. Email vincik@ sbcglobal.net for ticket information.

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