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FAIRFIELD IMPORTANT NUMBERS EMERGENCY NUMBERS Ambulance/Fire................................................................................................... 911 Poison Control.....................................................................................800-222-1222 Sheriff’s Department............................................................................................ 911 NON-EMERGENCY NUMBERS Ambulance...........................................................................................713-466-4073 Cy-Fair Medical Clinic (24 hr).............................................................281-890-4285 FBI......................................................................................................713-693-5000 Fire......................................................................................................713-466-4073 Harris County Animal Control............................................................281-999-3191 Sheriff’s Department............................................................................713-221-6000 Vacation Watch....................................................................................281-290-2100 MISCELLANEOUS NUMBERS A.M.I (deed restrictions, etc.)..............................................................713-932-1122 Cecelia Panzinetti, AMI Onsite Manager.............................................281-256-0065 Community Meeting Room................................................................281-373-0834 Cy-Fair College....................................................................................281-290-3200 Cypress Area Home Schoolers..............................................................281-890-3792 Fairfield Athletic Club (FAC)...............................................................281-373-0834 Fairfield Information Center................................................................281-373-1177 Friendswood Development..................................................................281-875-1552 Harris Co. Library (Northwest)...........................................................281-890-2665 Harris Co. Animal Control..................................................................281-999-3191 Harris County Mosquito Control........................................................713-440-4800 UTILITY NUMBERS ENTEX (gas).......................................................................................713-659-2111 Centerpoint Energy (Electricity)..........................................................713-659-2111 Southwestern Bell (phone)...................................................................713-638-7000 ST Environmental (Sewer/water).........................................................281-398-8211 Comcast Cable/High Speed Internet....................................................713-341-1000 Waste Management (trash)..................................................................713-686-6666 COMMITTEE NUMBERS Crime Watch Chairman: Freeman Martin.................. freemanmartin1@comcast.net Fairfield Area Swim Team: Shalle Hovorka..........................shovorka98@yahoo.com Fairfield Women’s Club: Charlotte Byrne................. fairfieldwomensclub@gmail.com Security Coordinator: FAIRFIELD VILLAGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Resident Board Members: Please remember that the resident Board Members are volunteers with families. As a courtesy please communicate with them during reasonable hours. Ed Hofer (Bradford Creek, FF Village Community Assoc.)....... bradford.neighbor@hotmail.com Jan Bertoli (Bradford Creek)..................................................... JLB8848@gmail.com Tami Ehler (Bradford Creek)....................................fairfield-bradford@sbcglobal.net Roy Erickson (Bradford Creek)........................... 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John Hanes (Lakes of FF, FF Village Community Assoc.)....................713-431-2245 Patrick Wong (Lakes of Fairfield).......................................... pcwong1@earthlink.net Kevin Hoffman (Lakes of Fairfield)................................... khoffman00@comcast.net Candace Buenger (Trails of Fairfield).............................candacebuenger@yahoo.com Ken Heil (Trails of Fairfield)......................................... Fairfield@walkingsphere.com Brian Roberts (Trails of Fairfield)...........................................brian.roberts53@att.net Friendswood Development: Tim Fitzpatrick (Chappell Ridge, Garden Grove, Lakes, Trails, FF South) ........................................................................................................ 281-875-1552 Tommy Weaver (Chappell Ridge, Garden Grove, Lakes, Trails, FF South) ........................................................................................................ 281-875-1552 Nan Peavey (Lakes, FF South)............................................................281-875-1552 NEWSLETTER PUBLISHER Peel, Inc. ...............................................fairfieldgazette@peelinc.com, 888-687-6444 GOVERNMENT/STATE NUMBERS Courthouse Annex...............................................................................281-859-0685 Driver’s License....................................................................................713-681-6187 Post Office...........................................................................................281-373-9125 Voter Registration................................................................................713-224-1919 SCHOOL NUMBERS Ault Elementary...................................................................................281-373-2800 Bus Information..................................................................................281-897-4380 Cy-Fair Administration........................................................................281-897-4000 Cy-Fair High School............................................................................281-897-4600 Cy-Ranch High School........................................................................281-373-2300 Goodson Junior High School...............................................................281-373-2350 Keith Elementary.................................................................................281-213-1744 Spillane Middle School........................................................................281-213-1645 Swenke Elementary..............................................................................281-213-1200

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ARTICLE INFO The Fairfield Community Gazette is mailed monthly to all Fairfield residents. Residents, community groups, churches, etc. are welcome to submit information about their organizations in the newsletter. Personal news for the Stork Report, Teenage Job Seekers, recipes, special celebrations, and birthday announcements are also welcome. To submit an article for consideration please email it to fairfieldgazette@peelinc.com. The deadline is the 10th of the month prior to the issue.

Table of Contents AROUND FAIRFIELD

7 Fairfield Birthdays 9 50+ Plus News 10 Aggie Mom's Club 13 Christmas Lights Competitions 14 Fairfield Women's Club 15 Stork Report 16 Fairfield Book Club 17 Scarecrow Contest 18 2nd Annual Fairfield Triathalon 20 Stuffed Animal Drive 21 Artistic Night Out With The Girls 22 Dear Community Supporters... 24 Teenage Job Seekers

SPORTS SECTION 26 27

Falcons Softball 2012 Spring Baseball and Softball

PERSONAL CLASSIFIEDS 30

Personal Classified

FROM AMI 32 35

Reward! (Vandalism) Happy Holidays

BUSINESS SECTION 36 37 37

Business Classifieds American Business Women's Assoc. 290 Cypress Business Networking Group

SCHOOL NEWS 40 42 43 44 44 44 46

It's All about the Students Candy Cane Fun Run for Eduactaion Teamwork is Key" Upcoming Events High School Orchestra Cypress Woods Theatre Company Thank You!

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50 S PLU S NEW

Fairfield’s Fifty Plus Fun-Loving Group The Seniors of Fairfield are an active, fifty plus, fun-loving group of couples and singles who enjoy fellowship, monthly trips, and various activities together. If you or your spouse is fifty or older, a newcomer to Fairfield Village or have lived here in Fairfield for some time but have never attended one of our functions, you are cordially invited. Come and be a part of our funloving group. We’re sure you will enjoy it.

OUR HISTORY: Over these past ten plus years we’ve taken over a hundred trips. The Fairfield Gazette’s web-site has back issues available from September, 2004. In order to go back to our beginning, we must thank Kelly Peel of Peel Inc. for locating all our articles from their archives and sending them to us. We now have every article submitted, which enabled us to put together Our History, and a complete listing of all our trips. Just go to Our History in our weekly email to read about our beginning and all the trips we’ve taken. DECEMBER: THERE IS NO DECEMBER BUS TRIP. We were not able to get a bus for December. OUR JANUARY BUS TRIP PLANS ARE FOR: Wednesday, January 18, to go to Shiner,Texas. This month our trip will take us to the Shiner, Texas its 125 miles west of Cypress. Shiner was founded as a railroad stop in 1887 when San Antonia and Aransas Pass Railroad was built, and was named for the town donor, H. B. Shiner. The town grew as trade center for Czech and German farmers. We will first tour the Wolters Museum, which is housed in the Wolters home, built in 1915. We will also get to tour the landscaped grounds, which include the Farm Implement Shed, the 1870’s Herder House, the Old General Store and the Shiner Jail. Then we will have a buffet lunch at the Werners Restaurant, which is included in the cost of the trip, which includes the buffet, tea and tip. After lunch we will be able to tour the historic gothic Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, placed on the National Registry of Historical places in 1983. It is known as one of the most eye-catching landmarks in South Central Texas. We will also tour the Spoetzl Brewery, the oldest independent brewery in Texas, and maker of the famous Shiner Beer. Copyright © 2011 Peel, Inc.

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The cost for this trip is $15.00, which includes the buffet lunch. To get your name on the list for this trip call: Jackie or David Johnson at 281-256-3794 Checks are to be made out to: Fairfield 50 Plus. Checks can be given to Jackie Wurth, Kay Wheeler, Mary Lou Cook or Jackie or Dave Johnson, also the checks can be mailed to the Johnson’s at 20923 Golden Sycamore Trail, Cypress, Texas, 77433. We will depart from the Fairfield Village Parking Lot promptly at 7:30 a.m. Please be there by 7:15 a.m. OUR DECEMBER ACTIVITIES PLANS: Thursday, December 8: The Monthly Planning Committee meeting is at 1:00 p.m. at the Lakeside Trails Club House. Everyone is invited to attend these meetings and participate in our upcoming trip plans. We really need to see more participation, especially from those that are taking trips. In fact, without more participation we may be forced to cut back on some trips, possibly one every other month. Then later, around 6:30 p.m. that evening, we have our Annual Christmas Monthly Pot Luck. It is also at the Lakeside Trails Club House. However, plan on being there early. Doors open around 6:00 p.m. for socializing and fellowship. For the annual gift exchange pot luck, everyone brings a gift (around $15.00). Ladies bring a woman’s gift and the men bring a man’s gift. Then after our meal, everyone will receive a number. The first person whose number is called will select a gift from their gender’s gifts. They then open the gift and show it to everyone. When the next number is called, that person has a choice to either select a gift from their unopened gender gifts or take one from someone. Note: A gift can only be only taken twice. If the gift you had previously selected is taken, you will then have a choice, to either select a new gift or take one from someone else. This continues (Continued on Page 10) Fairfield Community Gazette - December 2011

Around Fairfield 50 Plus News - (Continued from Page 9) until everyone has a gift. It’s really an exciting and enjoyable evening. Special Note: The club will be providing the meat dishes for this pot luck. Tuesday, December 13: Game Night at the Cooks’ House. It starts around 6:30 p.m. Just bring a little snack and a healthy appetite. This is always a fun evening with great fellowship. The directions are in the Activity page on our website and will also be in our December, 11 weekly newsletter. Special Note: This month’s game night has been moved to the second Tuesday. Thursday, December 22: No Game Night at Lakeside Trails Club House. MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR For additional information on activities other than trips: Call Mary Lou Cook @ 281-304-8359 We recommend that you check our website regularly. Things do change occasionally from the time this article was submitted, and it is possible that some of the information in this article has changed. www.fairfieldseniorsgroup.com OUR FUN-LOVERS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: An event reminder. It is emailed each week to our members and others who have requested it. It provides updated information on any changes from what appears here in the Gazette. We also include member birthdays and prayer requests, other news and items of interest, and links to all our web pages. If you would like to receive our weekly newsletter, send your email address, to wmcook@comcast.net

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Kick Off the New Year

With NWHC Aggie Moms’ Club 2012 “Kick Off” the new year with the NWHC Aggie Moms. Attend our New Year’s meeting Tuesday, January 10th at 7 pm. The Aggie Moms’ Club is finalizing details for a truly special January speaker. We’re excited to share this experience with Aggie Moms, Dads, Grandparents, Alumni and students. Check us out at www. nwhcaggiemoms.org. Meetings are the second Tuesday of the month at the Houston Distributing Company, Inc. at 7100 High Life Drive and Cutten Road near SH 249. Come join area Aggie Moms for networking, fellowship, drink, food, and fun! The NWHC Aggie Moms’ Club brings area Aggie Moms together to support Aggie students with scholarships and donations to student run organizations at Texas A&M University. Shop our Aggie Moms Boutique (located at our meetings) where you can find “one of a kind” Aggie gift items. Our beautiful, Traditions Pillow is professionally embroidered with memory icons that will warm the heart of any Aggie and is only available from the Northwest Harris County Aggie Moms. We love to give away MONEY to Aggie students. Scholarships are our purpose and any Aggie student in our service area can submit an application. Review the eligibility requirements on our web site TODAY. The application deadline is FEBRUARY 7, 2012 (postmarked). Last year NWHC Aggie Moms’ Club awarded over $11,000 in scholarships and $1,200 in book awards to future and current Aggie students. Aggie Recording Artist, Kimberly Dunn will be at our annual spring fundraiser “Boots ‘N Whoops!” Aggie or not, this is a concert you don’t want to miss. Purchase tickets today for this private performance. Sunday, April 22, 2012 at Red River Dance Hall (SH 249). If you have an Aggie student in your life, you need NWHC Aggie Moms. To keep up with all we do, like our FACEBOOK and visit our web page at www.nwhcaggiemoms.org.

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For $20 donation to FWC, you will receive a yard sign for your garden, a decal for your front door area and a magnet containing sheriff’s patrol phone number to report solicitors. If our neighborhood as a collected whole can embrace this campaign, we can pool our efforts together and make a huge dent in soliciting in Fairfield. To order your solicitation kit, log on to Fairfieldwomensclub.org and click on SOS Stop Soliciting tab. We will be accepting orders through the end of November.

Pick‐up dates and times will be posted on our fairfieldwomensclub.org website. Thank you for your participation and support. If you have any questions, please contact us at fairfieldwomensclub@gmail.com 12

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s t h g i L Chrismtas ! n o i t i t e p Co m Want some appreciation for hanging all of those Christmas lights? In the month of December, email us a night shot of your home all lit up! Winners receive a sign in their yard, picture on our Facebook page and name in the Gazette! SEND ENTRY NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 23RD BY 5PM.

TO: FairfieldWomensClub@gmail.com INCLUDING NAME, ADDRESS & PHOTO!

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Stork Report in Fairfield William Jackson Carroll Born September 29th 2011 at 8:28pm 7 lbs 4 oz and 19 1/4 inches long Proud family, Josh and Nicole Carroll and big brother Aidan. Submit your information on the arrival of your little one to fairfieldgazette@peelinc.com.

Fairfield Women’s Club (FWC) “The Heart of Fairfield”

What is FWC? A nonprofit group dedicated to making Fairfield an enjoyable community in which to live. Who is FWC? All Fairfield women aged 18 years and older are invited to join. What does FWC do? It meets once per month for a fun evening plus it raises money for local charities and holds community events in Fairfield. Events include outdoor movie nights, triathlon, graduation tea, Independence Day Parade, scarecrow competition, Stop Solicitation campaign, garage sale and more! Where? The FWC usually meets right in Fairfield either at the Bradford Creek Clubhouse or in model homes throughout the neighbourhood. Sometimes we plan fun

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“field trips” to nearby venues. When? The FWC typically meets the third Tuesday of the month. Why should I join? Meet new people, make new friends, help your community, have fun, get out of the house, try something new, get involved in your community! Are you new to the neighborhood? FWC is perfect for you. Have you lived in Fairfield for a while? FWC is for you, too! Is it a lot of extra work? There is no obligation to join committees! The monthly meetings which are free, fun events only take 2 hours of your time! How much does it cost? $30.00 per year How do I Join? Check out our website at fairfieldwomensclub.org

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Around Fairfield Fairfield Book Club The Fairfield Book Club is a terrific way to meet other women in our community, enjoy great conversations, and develop new friendships. We typically meet the third Wednesday of each month (rotating homes) from 7 to 9:30pm. Book Club members share food and drinks while discussing the book selection for that month. We read all kinds of books suggested by our members - classics, contemporary fiction, non-fiction, biographies, romance, sci-fi, etc. There are no book snobs in our group - we read it all! If you are a book lover or simply want to expand your reading and social network, please consider joining us. We invite you to attend one of our meetings as a guest or a member. We currently have openings; however, because we hold meetings in our homes, membership is limited. For membership inquiries, please contact Linda Locke by email (linda15226@yahoo.com, subject heading “Book Club”) or by phone (713-298-6514, evenings only).

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10 Mile BIKE- 3 Mile RUN The athletes arrived before sunrise on Sunday, October 9th at the Fairfield Athletic Club parking lot. A dedicated police officer spent a sleepless night watching over the race site through the night. The cone set up team hit the streets at 4am. A forecast for rain did not stop the hopeful racers and 100 volunteers from coming. Fairfield Women’s Club & helpers started making scrambled eggs at 6am. Denny’s donated 400 fluffy pancakes and hot coffee donated from Starbucks was brewing. The venue was set for an amazing race! 5:30am was a flurry of activities as vendors set up their wares, racers were body marked, bikes & helmets were checked, timing chips attached to ankles and the rain held. After the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer for safety, at 7:15am the 1st swimmer was in the pool! Racer #2 enters the water 10 seconds later and the pool becomes a saturated continuous snake swim for over an hour. A motorcycle escort leads the 1st biker on the 10 mile bike course down Mason Road past the Outlet Mall and Salyards, the new Middle School. The bike course was lined with signs, police officers and volunteers for a safe, organized route. After the bike course, the racers headed towards Fairfield’s scenic and charming lakes for a picturesque 3 mile run course ending with a red carpet finish line provided by Flaherty’s Floors. As the rain poured, volunteers kept their posts and cheered on the determined finishers. The servers balancing umbrellas kept the hungry racer’s plates full. Cy-Fair Emergency & Imaging Center hosted a health fair and provided tents, tables and chairs which ended up being the saving grace as the rain came and stayed. A packed tent of racers were present for the Awards Ceremony. 60 hot pizzas arrived from Dominos, Gambinos and Pizza Hut!

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Jack McClintic with Run Houston Timing, was busy at work calculating the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place in each division. The youngest racer was 8 yrs. old to our Silverstreak Divisions for racers 70 yrs. + Medals were given to all 1st Timers 80 Award Plaques & over 40 Prize Drawings were announced by Race Director, Charlotte Byrne. A surprise bouquet of birthday balloons arrived from Mom as the racers broke out in a spontaneous Happy Birthday song to Charlotte. A crew of energetic Key Club kids from Cypress Ranch High School did a super job from start to finish as the clean up wrapped up at 1pm. With a safe race, an amazing refreshment team, volunteers and spectators cheering all along the course, rain could not spoil our race! Fairfield Women’s Club would like to thank the local businesses and restaurants for supporting our race. Our race benefited our local charities: • Team Tiara, • Morning Glory Ranch, Phred’s Place and OMS Teddy Bear Drive. • 30 new Teddy Bears were donated to children in hospitals. • Fairfield Women’s Club was able to raise over $7000 for our charities. • We look forward to hosting Fairfield Triathlon 2012 with plans of 500 Racers. • To keep updated on our triathlon, volunteer or sponsor our 2012 race, please log on to: fairfieldtriathlon.org • A big thank you to Friendswood Development for sponsoring our race shirts • & • Cy-Fair Emergency and Imaging Center for Sponsoring the Health Fair and our triathlon. (More Pictures on Page 19)

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Around Fairfield Stuffed Animal Drive The Compass Rose Girl Scout Service Unit is sponsoring a New Stuffed Animal Drive for the Houston Police Department in November and December at area schools. Information about collection dates will be distributed in the coming weeks. This third annual drive was a Girl Scout service project initiated by Julia Marie Briggs, who passed away unexpectedly in May, 2009, at the age of 13. Julia was an active athlete at Hamilton Middle School, Captain of the Cy-Fair Iron Maidens Lacrosse Team and a busy Girl Scout. As a Cadette scout, Julia was working to earn her Silver Award by organizing a service project for the Houston Police Department’s Homicide Division. She saw a need to comfort young children who were involved in homicide cases, whether as witnesses or even suspects. Julia arranged a new stuffed animal drive that was to kick off in December 2009. Within days of her passing, her Lacrosse team members and Girl Scout troop members decided that they would finish this project in her honor. With thousands of new stuffed animals collected each year, this worthy project continues today. Please watch for information from your school about upcoming collection dates. Collections also will be held at Compass Rose Girl Scout events in November and December and at the Cy-Fair Burning Flower Lacrosse Classic tournament, named in Julia’s honor, in early December. Consider donating new stuffed animals in memory of a young woman and her promise and in honor of young children in need. For more information, contact Vera Briggs at 808adoberoad@att.net.

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Around Fairfield Dear Community Supporters & Fairfield Residents, MOMS Club Cypress NW - Fairfield would like to take this opportunity to extend our most heartfelt thanks to all of you who helped make this year’s Fall Festival such an amazing event. First, to our most gracious hosts – The wonderful staff at Fairfield Baptist Church for allowing us to use their facilities and to the Sonshine ladies who volunteered their time to help where needed. Second, our generous sponsors, including Maddox Pools & Landscaping, Ker & Downey, Ramsey Pediatric Center, Jennifer Felcman and the team at Prudential, Gary Greene Realtors, and for the second year in a row Joe Spilman, with Coldwell Banker United Realtors for their monetary and service donations. We would also like to give special thanks to the businesses and individuals within Fairfield that demonstrated a remarkable spirit of giving within our community. Thank you to Gina Robinson with TWFG Robinson Insurance, Fairfield Family Physicians, David and crew at Jitterbugs Café, A&N Liquor, Mr. and Mrs. Hinojosa with Great Clips, Mr. & Mrs. Hartman with Kingdom Pools, Curb Games, Mr. and Mrs. Brashear with That Bad Cat Photography, Menchie’s Yogurt, Snowflake Donuts, Color Me Mine, CyFairMom. com and all of our AMAZING vendors!

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On July 2011 a group of coaches invited our Fairfield girls to enroll on a fall league in Cy Fair Girls Athletic Association (CFGAA). The season included an 8 game schedule and a tournament at the end of the season. This group of girls was split into 2 teams to represent Fairfield. Our teams were the Falcons and the Mustangs. Playing on this league was challenging since most of the teams have played together during past seasons and our girls would be together for a few days only. This story is about the Falcons and their journey through this season. As a new team our coaches kept reminding our girls the importance of being in practice and to work as a team to play hard and to never give up. Our team struggled at times but the stage was being set for the tournament. During tournament each team plays for their chance to keep playing the next rounds as long as they keep winning. A two loss team is out of the tournament. We won our first game of the tournament and lost the second in extra innings forcing us to play a third game the same day which we won. Our girls did not look back and won out 6 games in a row for the Championship. They played the Fillies in the Final and won the game in extra innings. Congratulations to our champions and for a wonderful season!

Coaches top row: Mark Rayne, Ron Angst, Tim Collins, Phil Grandjean, and Kenny MacLeod Second row: Evan Thomas, Katy Thomas, Valerie Grandjean, Jensen Macleod, Hailey Angst Bottom row: Kasey Rayne, Heather Gondesen, Hanna Collins, Mayela Fernandez, Kallie Hastings 26

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2012 FSA SPRING BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL SEASON “Seriously…are you kidding me? Baseball/Softball already? He is as bad as the department stores putting up Christmas before Labor Day.” I know…my wife said the same thing. Yes, it actually is time to register your kids for 2012 Spring Fairfield Baseball and Softball! FSA DIVISIONS FOR 2012 • Baseball – Age of Child as of April 30, 2012 • Instruction T-Ball – 4yrs old (coed) • Tee Ball – 5-6yrs old • AA7 – 7yrs old (coach pitch) • AA8 – 8yrs old (coach pitch) • AAA – 9-10yrs old • Majors – 11-12yrs old • Softball • Sweetees (Tee Ball) – Kindergarten and 1st Grade

• Darlings (coach pitch) – 2nd and 3rd Grade • Angels – 4th and 5th Grade For baseball, please be aware that FSA does NOT offer a 13/14 year old age division. In addition, a child MUST turn 4 Years of Age on or before April 30th, 2012 in order to participate in FSA (in other words, no 3 year old children will be accepted in Instructional Tee-Ball). Softball divisions are based on the child’s current school grade, rather than the April 30th date. 2012 Baseball and Softball Key Dates The below dates (outside the registration days) represent our planned calendar. We will do our best to adhere to these dates, but we ask that you realize that adjustments may take place due to variances in registration numbers and/or inclement weather. All dates are tentative and subject to change! • November 15th – Online registration begins • January 15th – Online registration ends (Continued on Page 28)

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Sports Section 2012 FSA BASEBALL & SOFTBALL- (Continued from Page 27) GETTING INVOLVED

• January 14th – In person registration (1 Day Only) • Week of January 23rd – Coaches Meetings • Week of January 30th – Tryouts for all divisions except T-ball (no tryouts for t-ball) • February 3rd and 4th – Drafts • February 6th – Practice starts for all divisions • March 5th – Games start for 10U (AAA) and 12U (Majors) • March 19th – Games start for all remaining divisions • March 24th – Opening Day Parade and Ceremony (weather permitting) • May 18th, 19th and 20th – Metro Zone Tournament (baseball only) LATE REGISTRATION There will be NO LATE REGISTRATION as we are providing 8 weeks to sign up. Unfortunately our size has dictated a more strict approach to this in order to handle all of the administrative duties and preparation necessary to start the season.

Lastly I would like to remind everyone to find a way to take part in your sports association. FSA is a volunteer organization and could use your help to provide the best facilities around. There are jobs ranging from helping with try-outs, opening day help, field maintenance, and concessions duty. We urge you to familiarize yourself with the Baseball and Softball Committee via our website and reach out to committee members to see how you can help. Two areas needing the most help with are nightly field maintenance and concessions. These are opportunities to not only get involved and meet great people, but most of all contribute to making Fairfield one of the best places around for our kids to play sports. On behalf of the Fairfield Sports Association and the Baseball/ Softball committee members, I would like to thank you for all your support. Mark Walston Baseball Commissioner

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FOR SALE: Great for Christmas. Red Peg Perego 4 wheeler. Ages 3-7 weight up to 130 lbs. Excellent condition/ everything included. Please call Melissa @ 281-373-9905. $75.

FOR SALE: Leap Frog Toys - Leap Frog Disney Zippity High-Energy Learning System + 2 additional game/learning cartridges, $50. Includes plug & play console, A/C adapter, bopper, mat, Disney Cars and Toy Story 3 game/learning cartridges. Leap Frog Click Start My First Computer + 2 additional game/learning cartridges, $50. Includes plug & play console, A/C adapter, wireless keyboard, mouse, mouse pad, Disney Cars and Finding Nemo game/learning cartridges. Pictures and additional information available upon request. Fairfield residents only, please, send email to fairfieldfamily@live.com.

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FOR SALE: long teal color dress,sequence on top/sleeves too. Shell: polyester/rayon lining: 100% polyester. Size: small $80.00 Or best offer. Beautiful dress, used once for wedding. FOR SALE: (2) Play Station Portables, gently used. Includes original boxes and following games and accessories: (2) Daxter Limited Edition Silver PSPs, (2) Power supply, (2) Carrying case, (2) Screen protector, (2) Star Wars Battlefront Renegade Squadron, (2) Star Wars II Battlefront, (2) Hot Brain, (1) The Incredibles movie, and (1) Namco classics. Call 281-373-3997. Pictures available. $125 each or $225 for both. FOR SALE: Wii Band Hero Taylor Swift super bundle. Mint condition, less than 8 hours use. Includes Band Hero game, wireless guitar with strap, 5 pressure-sensitive drums, stands, kick pedal, wood drumsticks, and microphone. Everything neatly packed in original box with instruction manual. $125. Call 281-373-3997. FOR SALE: 2 Rockford Fosgate Punch P3 15” subwoofers, Rockford Fosgate P500-2 amplifier, Audio Tek 2.5 Farad capacitor mounted in a gray carpeted dual subwoofer box. $800.00 (832) 465-7803 or email: kershjp@gmail.com. Can send pictures. FOR SALE: Twin midrise beech/blue colored bed with matching 3 double drawer chest and nightstand/bookcase, $250. Good condition. 281-668-8934. FOR SALE: Dining set 6 pieces: dining table the 51 inch round glass top is 1/2 inch thick, supported by a pedestal base created by Mexican quarry, 4 chair brown upholstery and server table 57x18 inch is 1/2 inch thick rectangular glass top, supported by 2 pedestals base created by Mexican quarry. ALL $ 550.00 pictures can be emailed lapacoma@me.com. FOR SALE: Beautiful and discontinued Villeroy & Boch Switch Summerhouse dishes and serving pieces. Designs include gorgeous yellow plaid, green scrolls and rose patterns, and all are interchangeable. Full set; value at over $2,000. All in excellent condition; like new. Asking $950 OBO. Call (713) 855-3457 or visit www.cypressconsignment. com for photo and more details. FOR SALE: Eddie Bauer infant car seat $20. Area rug 5 x 7 fall colors $30. Plaid sofa, navy burgundy beige and cream $200 like new. Yamaha flute $300. If interested Call 281-304-2727. For Sale: Rebel Mongoose bike $40 Next Chaos Freestyle bike $45 Konica Minolta magicolor 2530 DL business grade printer $75 Misc. games. Call Penny 281-304-2689. FOR SALE: Christmas Decorations Inside and outside electric or battery. We’re moving and needing to get rid of them. We have a fiber optic collection, plus others. Excellent condition in boxes. Each piece can sell one fourth the original cost. $5 to $15. 281-304-1564. 30

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FOR SALE: Queen size bedding, copper with gold print (like a fleur de lis pattern) with copper and gold cording along edge, two pillow shams, two Euro shams, three decorative pillows, and a bed skirt. Asking $60. Also,girl’s twin size bedding, with stripes and dots, includes different shades of blue, green, lilac and white. Has four decorative pillows. Asking $40. Can email pictures if interested. Call 832-260-5855 or email jeenee8a@aol.com. FOR SALE: New in box- cherry wood baby changing table for $50 (origianally cost $99). Text or call Kim at 210-254-8491. FOR SALE: Honeywell RTH2310 5-2 day Programmable Digital Thermostat with Installation Guide and Operating Manual. NEW, never used. Asking $50.00 OBO. Please call 713-204-1917. FOR SALE: Meade Telescope DS 2090 AT-TC, fully computerized + 5 eyepieces, incl dvd & accessories $100; 2 Fat Boy Original Bean Bags – XL bean bags, chocolate $100 each or $175 both; Call 281-304-7985 or Email iagottpf@hotmail.com for photos or more info FOR SALE: Buffet Clarinet: E11 Intermediate wooden clarinet in good playing condition: silver plate keys, vandoren mouthpiece, hard case, silk swab, and accessories; $650 Call 281-304-7985 or Email iagottpf@ hotmail.com for photos or more info. WANTED: I am Fairfield residence. I work at 10000 Richmond Ave. Every day I drive on HW 290 and Beltway 8. Right now I am looking for Carpool. There is new HOV line build on HW 290. It is really convince. But it request at least 3 people during 6:30am to 8:30am. My working hour is 8:00am +30minutes to 5:00pm+30minutes. But I can adjust my working schedule. If you are interesting please give me a call. My phone number is 713-346-7234. My e-mail address is Jennifer.Zou@nov.com. WANTED. Experienced Mah Jongg player’s. American Style using American Mah League rules and card. Play in Fairfield area. Cantact: nailladyjerry@gmail.com. WANTED: Firebird, Trans Am, and Camaro owners. Houston F-Body Club meets at 2pm every third Saturday of the month at Pappa's Burger on Westheimer. For info, e-mail Doug at Mav75@aol.com.

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There will be no service interruption on Friday, November 25th. There will be no service interruption Friday, December 23rd and Friday, December 30th. Due to the high volume of trash following the holidays, please do not place your Christmas tree out before the Friday, January 6thh pick up. Due to safety regulations, please remember that any tree over 5 ft. tall must be cut in half before it can be placed in the hopper – metal stands are not permitted; wood stands will be permitted and must be removed from the base of the tree for collection. Please place the tree separately at the curb. DO NOT mix trash or other materials with, under, or on top of the tree. Please be a good neighbor and bag all packing peanuts; bag all wrapping paper; flatten all boxes – tape or tie them together and stack them curbside. Please utilize the cart to bag and contain your holiday kitchen waste first. Thank you for your cooperation and have a safe and happy holiday season.

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From AMI REWARD You may not be aware that there has been a great deal of vandalism within Fairfield Village, all repaired at a cost to you, the homeowner. As the vandalism continues, and as the cost to make the necessary repairs and replacement increases, it also becomes necessary to increase your assessment. Your Association is offering a reward of $2,000.00 for information resulting in the arrest and FELONY conviction of the person(s) who vandalizes or steals Association property. Vandalism includes the damage to or destruction of Association property by the improper operation of an ATV, or dirt bike on common areas or greenbelts. Should the person(s) be under age, the Association will legally pursue the legal guardian for all damages incurred. Your Association has spent thousands of dollars, your dollars, repairing irrigation, gazebos, entry markers, ruts, etc., and it’s time to make these vandals stop. If you see anyone suspicious, by all means contact the Sheriff on the non-emergency number (713-221-6000) and report the incident. Thank you

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MUD Meetings Open to the Public MUD (Municipal Utility District) meetings are open to the public. We encourage homeowners to attend to learn how the MUD’s function and how you can have a voice in your local government. Harris County MUD 322 meets at 12:00 pm every fourth Wednesday Harris County MUD 354 meets at 11:30 am every third Monday Harris County MUD 396 meets at 12:00 pm every second Wednesday Harris County MUD 397 meets at 11:30 am every third Tuesday Harris County WCID 155 meets at 12:00 pm as needed on the second Tuesday

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Christmas Outdoor Service at Fry Road

Sunday, December 18, 10:30 a.m. Bridgeland’s Festival Park (16902 Bridgeland Landing)

Christmas Eve at Jones Road

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Happy Holidays All of us at Association Management, Inc. (AMI) wish you and yours a safe, happy, and healthy Holiday Season and a Prosperous New Year. Lynn, Cecilia, Harriett, Rebecca, Jon, Ernie and Todd

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Business Section BUSINESS CLASSIFIEDS MAID SERVICES: We want to CLEAN your home. References Available. Bonded. Family owned since 1987. FREE ESTIMATES. Fans, blinds and baseboards included. ECONOMY PACKAGES offered. Need just floors or Kitchen or Bathrooms cleaned? Call us at 281-859-3162 for details. WOOD FURNITURE REFINISHING & REPAIR: Expert wood furniture refinishing and repair. Repair that wobbly chair or make that older furniture look brand new! Call 281-304-8453. CORNERSTONE CARPENTER,INC: Home Improvements, Home Repairs, Remodeling, Siding Painting, Patios, Flagstone, Shade Arbors and More. Lots of references. Call 281-890-6474 or visit our website: cornerstonecarpenter.com RAINCO IRRIGATION SPECIALIST: Commercial & Residential. Backflow Testing, Drainage, Irrigation (Sprinkler) System, Design & Installation, Service & Repair, Rainbird – Hunter. Fully Insured. Lic. # 9004 & 9226. Call 713-824-5327.

HORSEBACK RIDING INSTRUCTION - Beginner Advanced. welcomed with any experience. I have safe horse and facilities. Prices are very reasonable and according to each lesson plan. References are available. 713-560-7491 PIANO LESSONS Piano Lessons for Beginner and Intermediate piano students given in my home on a weekly basis. I have been teaching 7 to 70 year olds for the past 7 years in Fairfield. I enjoy getting to know my students and seeing them begin or improve their piano skills. Contact Carla Daniel at 281-256-1916 or e-mail cmd739@msn.com. TIS THE SEASON TO EAT COOKIES… Hurry and place your order for delicious, one of a kind holiday cookies. These make great teacher and hostess gifts, or a yummy treat for yourself and family this holiday season. Fairfield resident and expert cookie baker. You just have to eat it to believe it! Visit www.kendrascakery.com or call 713.922.9308.

PIANO AND VOICE LESSONS offered in my Fairfield home. Please call or e-mail to set up a free lesson and time of consultation. Plan now to give your child the gift of music from a Cincinnati Conservatory trained musician. Contact Belinda Thomas at 281-773-0545 or e-mail belinda110@gmail.com DAYCARE Mrs.Kathy’s House, in-home daycare. Near Fairfeild, 3 child maximum. 6+ years experience. References available. Loving, Christian environment. Positive, Fun learning. CPR and First Aide certified. Part-time or full-time options. Reasonable rates. #480-389-9590

Business classifieds (offering a service or product line for profit) are $75.00, limit 40 words, please contact Peel, Inc. Sales Office at 1-888-687-6444 or email your ad to advertising@PEELinc.com.

GARAGE DOORS AND OPENERS Repair or replace. Broken springs and cables replaced. We also offer preventive maintenance. New openers installed $290.00. Please call CHOICE DOOR at 281-807-5588 or 713-545-3414. Ask about our door/ opener discount package pricing. Credit cards accepted. 7 day service.

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T h e 2 9 0 Cy p r e s s B u s i n e s s Networking Group meets every Thursday morning at 7:30 am at Luby’s located at 25660 Hwy 290, Cypress, TX 77429. The group is open to all business owners and professionals who want to increase their exposure to the residents of Cypress and the surrounding areas. Job seekers are also welcome. There is no cost to attend the meeting. If you would like more information, please call Chuck Ransleben at 281-320-0600 or visit our website at 290Cypress.com

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Now is a great time to purchase a home! Interest rates are SUPER low! Thinking of selling or leasing your home? Please give us a call! We provide free staging, professional photo tours, Colored flyers for inside and outside of your home and more! In 2012, To Thank Fairfield for our past 10 plus years of selling Fairfield homes, we would like to donate $250 to the school, scout troop or church of your choice upon closing and funding for each transaction where we represent the buyer or seller.

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SHOW OFF YOUR SUPERHERO Parents this is your chance to brag on your kiddos. We want pictures of your kids doing everyday things, school events, plays, sports, etc. Send in your pictures to be featured in the Fairfield Gazette. E-mail your pictures to Fairfield@peelinc.com by the 9th of the month.

Jennifer Kwak, M.D. & Parul Patel, M.D. Are Accepting New Patients! Office HOurs Monday - Thursday: 9 am - 5 pm Friday: 9 am - noon *Saturday: 9 am - noon (Sept - April Only) Closed Saturdays During the Summer Months

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School News It’s All About the Students! from a volunteer’s view

It was barely 8:00 in the morning on Friday, Oct.14th. They were beginning to arrive. Upon checking in; name badges were handed out along with a bright red folder full of the day’s agenda and the conference material. There was even an eco-friendly tote bag full of coupons and goodies generously donated by local area businesses. The room was huge and full of tables decorated with bright paper blocks spelling out the main part of this year’s theme. “Teamwork”. This was the annual VIPS Fall Conference held by the CFISD VIPS Executive Board at the Berry Center in Cypress. The schedule was full. It consisted of everything from learning how to turn a popsicle stick into a fun treat for a teacher or volunteer to tips on helping our students handle stress. The attendees could choose from a variety of 50

minute sessions that covered topics such as: Internet Safety, Reaching Out to Diverse Volunteers, Guidelines and Best Practices for Fundraising and even Taking Care of Your Personal Health While Maintaining a Busy Lifestyle. Something was most impressive about this conference to one volunteer. This audience of 200 plus was comprised of men and women, volunteers and school staff - not limited to Cy-Fair ISD. There were 4 other area districts represented at this conference: Alief ISD, Fort Bend ISD, Houston ISD and Spring ISD. The current budget environment has left our school districts vying to be first in line for every resource of financial and physical support they can find. But for one day in October, the district boundary lines came down. There was no competition.

There was no hidden agenda. Despite the traffic and everyday challenges, educators and volunteers from schools all over our county came together for a common purpose: improving their volunteer program thereby affecting the students in a positive way. This was simply an opportunity to attend an event that focused on several different areas of how to build on their volunteer resources in order to enhance the children’s education. While that volunteer sat looking out over the diverse crowd; she couldn’t help but see a universal theme, “Yes, in this room, it’s truly all about the students”.

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School News Candy Cane Fun Run for Education Saturday, December 10th at 9:00am

Recognizing the impact state budget cuts have had on CFISD, the PTO’s from the three elementary schools in Fairfield have joined forces to host their 1st Annual Candy Cane Fun Run for Education on December 10, 2011. With the strong belief education is a community affair, the Ault, Keith, and Swenke Elementary PTOs will use the funds raised to support programs that touch more than 2,700 CFISD elementary students in their neighborhood. To our knowledge, this is the first time CFISD parent organizations from individual schools that typically compete for fund-raising resources have joined together for the greater good of the larger community’s children as a whole. We believe this event represents so much of what makes CFISD and Fairfield a wonderful place to live. Top notch educational opportunities, a strong sense of community, and dedication to our family and neighbors. More information regarding registration will be available in the coming weeks through the three school’s websites and newsletters. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

ATTENTION CYPRESS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL Please join our VIPS email group cypressranchvips@gmail.com and stay connected with what’s going on down at the Ranch.

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“Teamwork is Key” With Cy-Fair ISD Volunteers

Are you looking for the #1 ranked team that embraces your diverse talents, where you are always a “starter”? It’s not too late to join the Volunteer Team in the Cy-Fair Public Schools. VIPS (Volunteers in Public Schools) in Cy-Fair ISD center the attention of their service on supporting students and staff and making a significant contribution to the education of children. These are dedicated individuals; they give freely of their time and resources and have an impact on the academic and personal development of Cy-Fair ISD students. Cypress-Fairbanks ISD is fortunate to be able to draw from a diversity of skills and knowledge in its community. If you are interested in being involved in Cy-Fair schools as a volunteer and making a difference, or would like more information, please contact Pam Scott, Partners in Education Director at 281-894-3950. Cy-Fair ISD Volunteer Events for November & December 2011

HOW TO REGISTER FOR TRAINING Register for training by emailing the PIE office at vipsrsvp@ cfisd.net. Provide your name and the name and date of the training you wish to attend. Registration is required to guarantee a seat and training materials. Adults only please.

“TEAMWORK IS KEY”

November 14..... Elementary Language Arts Training – 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Berry Center This training is designed for volunteers and parents helping Pre-K, Kindergarten and First Grade students. You will learn how to read aloud interactively to a class in order to help boost their comprehension. November 15..... Elementary Math Training – 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Berry Center Participants will learn the approach to the 4-step process, model drawing, and actions used in the math classrooms. November 17..... VIPS Liaison and Coordinator General Meeting – 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Berry Center Open to all CFISD volunteers, parents, staff and community members. Get the latest information on CFISD volunteering and learn ways to improve your volunteer program through networking with other volunteers in our district! December 6....... Multicultural Meeting – 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Berry Center Open to all CFISD school staff, volunteers, parents and community members. The purpose of the CFISD Multicultural Committee is to raise the level of cultural understanding and respect by sharing information with the CFISD community to encourage cultural sensitivity and parental involvement to strengthen student success. Something new this year: While you’re on Facebook, be sure to check us out! www.facebook.com/pages/Cy-Fair-ISD-Volunteers

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Dec 6th......... MANE 2012 Senior General Meeting in the Commons Dec 9th......... A Night Under the Stars ( double movie on the football field) Bring the family, blankets and lawn chairs Dec 16th....... Broom Ball at the Aerodrome - 10:30 pm Jan 20th........ Mr. Mustang - Senior men and senior women Feb 11th....... Stetson and Stilettos at the Houston National Country Club - Adults only - Dinner/Band/ Dancing Mar 22nd.....King of the Court April.............Powder Puff

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Cypress Ranch High School Orchestras

Submitted by Elizabeth Ledford The Cypress Ranch High School Orchestras present a Winter Concert and Silent Auction Thursday, December 8. Silent Auction will begin at 5:30 PM in the CRHS Commons. A concert of holiday favorites and winter-inspired selections will follow at 7:30 PM in the Auditorium. Come with your family and friends and get into the spirit of the season! 10700 Fry Rd, Cypress 77433

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Cypress Woods Theatre Company PRESENTS JOHN BUCHAN’S

“The 39 Steps” Join the students from the Cy-Woods Theatre Company as they present to you John Buchan’s “The 39 Steps”. This is one of Broadway’s longest running comedies. With a mix of Hitchcock and a dash of Monty Python you will surely be entertained. So come enjoy an evening of laughter on December 9, 10, & 12 at 7:00 pm at Cy-Woods High School. Copyright © 2011 Peel, Inc.

WRAP 2012 planning is underway! WRAP is Cy-Woods High School’s parent-driven Project Prom organization. The purpose of WRAP is to provide a drug- and alcohol-free all-night party for the graduating seniors and their guests after their prom. UPCOMING EVENTS:

• Runnin’ Wild Fun Run– Still time to register to run!! Scheduled for 12/10/11 meeting at Coles Crossing Lap Pool --- see the WRAP website for registration form • Cy Woods Unique Christmas Ornaments – Don’t get left out look on the WRAP website or come to the VIPS window to get yours! • Wrapping for WRAP – come support WRAP at Barnes & Noble on 12/22 (all day) or 12/24 (10-2pm) Christmas gift wrapping for donations • Night at Newk’s – December date is 19th – Lunch need coupon located on below WRAP website – no coupon needed for Dinner • Other meeting will be the 2nd TUESDAY of each month is the Cy Woods Commons @ 7:00 pm • Next General Membership Meeting Dates: Dec 13th & Jan 10th • Visit us on Facebook - Cy-Woods W.R.A.P. 2012 and become a fan or www.wix.com/wrap2012/wrap and be an active parent!

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School News Thank You!

Keith Elementary would like to thank to following sponsors for making our annual Sock Hop a huge success: • The Beimgraben Family • Martha Huertas • Kids R Kids • The Woschnagg Family • The Loney Family • The Forcey Family • The O’Connor Family • The Hart Family • The Solivay Family • Oscar Mora • Fayrouz Ibrahim • Law Office of Janice M. Pickett • Knapp Chevrolet • Wyrick Residential Design • The Kaye Family • The Kamp Family • The Sanders Family • Sports Clips • The Kent Family • Dr. Monte Wainwright • Crown Paint and Body • The Grier Family • The Hill Family • The Peterson Family • The Curtis Family • The Birbeck Family • The Hipps Family • The Scott Family • Ken Parker - Edward Jones Investments • Corey Westcott Guerrero Re/Max Lakeland • Universal Wiring and Electrical Service

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From time to time the United States Postal System (USPS) may incorrectly deliver mail pieces. If you receive a neighbor’s mail piece please drop it in the outgoing mailbox so USPS can correctly redeliver it. Please be considerate of your neighbors. “No act of Kindness no matter how small is ever wasted” -Aesop If you are experiencing issues with your mail items please call the Post Office at 281-373-9125.

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20319 Fairfield Park Way 3/2/2 1280 SqFt. &119,900

14910 N Gray Heron Ct. 4/2.5/3 2621 SqFt. $229,900

21518 Pebble Pine Court 4/2/2 1982 SqFt. $150,000

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15434 Woodland Orchard Ln. 4/2.5/2 2065 SqFt. $150,000

20110 Fairfield Trace 3/2/2 2362 SqFt. $175,000

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The Estates

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Garden Grove

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Inwood Glen

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Inwood Park

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Lake Crest

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