Fairfield Gazette - May 2021 by Peel, Inc.

VOLUME 28, NUMBER 04

MAY 2021

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FAIRFIELD IMPORTANT NUMBERS BOARD MEMBER LISTING Fairfield Village Community Association The “Master Board” is comprised of one representative from each Neighborhood Association Billy Sutton (Fairfield South)........................................................................... President Doug Waterman (Inwood Park) ............................................................. Vice President Jan Bertoli (Fairfield Central)........................................................... Secretary/Treasurer Darlene Sedelmyer (Trails of Fairfield).............................................................. Director Kate Conrey (Lakes of Fairfield) ...................................................................... Director Fairfield Central Neighborhood Association Louis Iselin (President).................................................................. louis@kipatents.com Gary Marler (Vice President)...................................................... Gemarler@yahoo.com Jan Bertoli (Secretary/Treasurer).................................................. JLB8848@gmail.com Patty James (Director)............................................................... Pjames631@gmail.com John White (Director)....................................................................jeepersw@swbell.net Fairfield Village South Neighborhood Association Brian Mcdonough (President)..........................................Bmcdonoughdpt@gmail.com Mark Stine (Vice President) ......................................................Mark.Stine@gmail.com Billy Sutton (Secretary) ............................................................ blsutton@sbcglobal.net Larry Kohler (Treasurer) Charles Tate (Director) Inwood Park Neighborhood Association Marc Newman (President).......................................... marcnewman1957@comcast.net Doug Waterman (Vice President) ..................................waterman_doug@hotmail.com Harriet Tunick (Secretary).......................................................... htunick00@gmail.com Gloria Whitaker (Treasurer).............................................. gloriawhitaker1@yahoo.com Sarah Boson (Director)............................................................ sboson05@sbcglobal.net Lakes of Fairfield Neighborhood Association Patrick Wong (President).......................................................... pcwong1@earthlink.net Diana Gee (Treasurer) ....................................................................... diana.gee@att.net Kate Conrey (Director) Nikole Cales (Director)............................................................... Ncales13@gmail.com Trails of Fairfield Neighborhood Association Darlene Sedelmyer (President) ........................................... facofficemgr@sbcglobal.net Kris Cherry (Vice President) ........................................................ kfcherry@gmail.com Janet Sherrill (Secretary) ........................................................janetsherrill@comcast.net Matthew Mann (Treasurer) ................................................... mmann0330@gmail.com Quentin Hinds (Director).............................................................. Qhinds@gmail.com FAIRFIELD VILLAGE MANAGEMENT First Service Residential Help Desk .......................................................... 713-932-1122, contactus.tx@fsresidential.com Fairfield Inspector Kimberly Harman........................713-332-4758, Kimberly.Harman@fsresidential.com Portfolio Administrator Alexandra Sutton.................................... 713-332-4763, Alex.sutton@fsresidential.com Fairfield Project Manager Jennifer Sailer......................................713-332-4761, Jennifer.Sailer@fsresidential.com EMERGENCY NUMBERS Ambulance/Fire/Officer........................................................................................... 911 Poison Control........................................................................................800-222-1222 NON-EMERGENCY NUMBERS Fire/Ambulance.......................................................................................713-466-4073 FBI..........................................................................................................713-693-5000 Harris County Animal Control...............................................................281-999-3191 Harris County Precinct 4........................................................................281-376-3472 Vacation Watch.......................................................................................281-401-6200 MISCELLANEOUS NUMBERS Fairfield Athletic Club (FAC)..................................................................281-373-0834 Harris Co. Library...................................................................................281-890-2665 Harris Co. Mosquito Control..................................................................713-440-4800 Harris County Hazardous Waste.............................................................281-560-6200 Courthouse Annex..................................................................................281-859-0685 Driver’s License...................................................................................... 281-449-2685 Post Office...............................................................................................281-373-9125 Voter Registration...................................................................................713-224-1919 Copyright © 2021 Peel, Inc.

UTILITY NUMBERS Reliant Energy (Electricity).....................................................................713-207-7777 Center Point (Gas)..................................................................................713-659-2111 Inframark (Water, Trash).........................................................................281-398-8211 Waste Management (Trash).....................................................................713-686-6666 Comcast..................................................................................................713-341-1000 SCHOOL NUMBERS Bus Information......................................................................................281-897-4380 Cy-Fair Administration...........................................................................281-897-4000 Cy-Ranch High School...........................................................................281-373-2300 Bridgeland High School..........................................................................281-213-1619 Salyards Middle School...........................................................................281-373-2400 Ault Elementary......................................................................................281-373-2800 Keith Elementary....................................................................................281-213-1744 Spillane Middle School............................................................................281-213-1645 Swenke Elementary.................................................................................281-213-1200 COMMITTEE MEMBERS Public Safety Committee Marc Newman - marcnewman1957@comcast.net Fairfield Area Swim Team Team-president@swim4fast.net Fairfield Women’s Club fairfieldwomensclub@gmail.com JENNIFER SAILER - Fairfield Project Manager FirstService Residential 16055 Mason Road/Cypress, TX 77433 Phone: 713-332-4761/ Toll Free: 800-932-9449 Email: Jennifer.sailer@fsresidential.com

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Around Fairfield 4 From Your Editor 5 Congratulations Class of 2021 9 Fairfield Republicans 9 Cy-Tom Democrats 12 Joyce Behind the Mic 14 The "BEAR" Necessities 17 Generosity Continues to Overflow in Cypress School News 10 Girlscout Troop 109048 17 Bridgeland Finished First 17 Golfing Going Gangbusters at Bridgeland 18 Bridgeland Golf Champions 18 Soccer News 18 Theatre 19 Hunter Wallis Honored 19 Track and Field Championships Community Events 10 Keeping Active, Involved 19 Travels and More for Seniors in Cypress 20 News from the Fairfield Women's Club 20 Classic Adults 21 Work as Worship Retreat 21 Community of Faith 21 Pickleball for Active Adults 55+ at Good Shepherd 21 Second Baptist Church Events In Every Issue 22 Teenage Job Seekers 22 Business Classifieds

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by Jackie Devine Happy May, everyone. What a wonderful time of year in Fairfield. You'll find scores of folks out walking on trails around the lakes and through our neighborhoods. With Daylight Savings Time, we've been given extra sunlight for families and their little ones who seem to relish it the most. They enjoy watching the ducks and turtles float along on our lakes as they are entertained by birds with sharp beaks and long legs pirouetting at the water's edge. Squirrels scamper across their path and blooming flowers sway in the breeze. Who can't use a heavy dose of heaven on earth as unsettling news continues across the airways? Speaking of news, you are the reason the Gazette continues to bring coverage of the good deeds and selfless acts taking place in and around Fairfield. The May edition is no exception. As you have noticed, graduation signs are sprouting up in front yards. Students, teachers, staff, and parents have already started celebrating the class of 2021. This month the Gazette has the honor of introducing 25 of those ambitious, hard-working graduates to you. Our May cover has a special significance. It shows Sydni Strong looking back on her previous accomplishments but moving forward toward the next phase of her life. It embodies all the critical elements required to embark on a safe journey ahead: mentally, physically, academically, and spiritually. Our graduates are blazing a trail toward the future; let's take this time to honor, appreciate and wish them Godspeed. Additionally, we are introducing two new columns this month; the first is Joyce Behind The Mic, who will keep you up to date on Cypress's latest LIVE music happenings! The other is Senior Travels and More by JoAnn Lambert that focuses on senior health, longevity, and productivity by staying engaged in life. Monthly, you'll find numerous opportunities for seniors (50+) to connect, travel together. As you begin to congregate around the pools and take advantage of the wonderful fare offered by our local pubs and restaurants, let's give thanks that we live in Fairfield. Once more, Congratulations to the class of 2021; happy summer, and as always, thank you for reading the Fairfield Community Gazette. Please contact me for questions, concerns, if for some reason your graduate isn't listed, or if you have a story we need to publish in the Gazette at jackiedevine@peelinc.com.

Joshua Benedict, a 2021 graduate of Bridgeland High School, was on the Varsity Cheer Team as the mascot,“Beaux the Bear.” He participated in FFA and raised swine to show for two years. He was a member of the National Honor Society and Boy Scout Troop 1907, where he earned his Eagle Scout Rank. Joshua has worked hard maintaining a lawn business and doing other jobs throughout high school. He'll attend TX Tech or Univ. of Arkansas majoring in Business/Agricultural Business.

Della Fowler, has made many contributions to Bridgeland High School including working three years on the newspaper and being Vice-President of the German Club. She's passionate about photojournalism,which led her to become a second year photo and graphics editor for Bridgeland's newspaper, The Bridge. Della is involved in band, ballet and leading her group of seventh grade girls at her church's middle school program, RISE. After she graduates she plans to attend Kent State University, majoring in Journalism.

Austin Cappleman attended Ault Elementary through 5th grade and moved to Rosehill Christian School for Junior High and High School where he will be graduating as Student Body President. Austin will be going to The University of Oklahoma majoring in Business with a minor in Biology to pursue medical school/industry.

Grace Golsch is a graduate of Cypress Ranch High School. She played clarinet for three years in Middle School and four years at Cy-Ranch HS. Grace has been a TX Association of Future Educators member for two years. She plans on attending The College of Health Care Professions and hopes to be a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.

Rachel Davis has been a part of the Bridgeland Band all four years. She has served as a section leader and has participated in many solo and ensemble competitions, and received a TMEA Area spot for piccolo. Rachel enjoyed being part of the Spanish Cluband plans to improve her use of the Spanish language through travel. She’ll attend Sam Houston State University where she will double major in Music Therapy and Music Education. She hopes to become a music therapist. Rachel's hobbies include learning new instruments, writing original songs, and learning about animals.

Michael Graves is graduating with honors in the top four percent of his class, earning distinguished honor roll all four years. He is a member of theNational Honor Society, Key Club, and Computer Science Club. He participated in the BHS marching bandall four years where he has marched trumpet and euphonium. He has been involved in Alpha Charity League for the past five years and held the VP position. Michael will be participating in the Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corpsthis summer. He will attend UT majoring in Computer Science.

Cyndi Ehlers, Bridgeland High School class of 2021 senior, has committed to the University of Texas in Austin and will major in communications and business finance. She is currently a member of the Bridgeland Belle's Drill Team, the National Honor Society, and the Ready Set Teach program. Cyndi attended school in Fairfield at Ault Elementary and Salyards Middle School.

Rhea Hadwin is graduating in theBridgeland High School class of 2021. She has played clarinet in the band all four years, as well as studying photographyfor four years. Rhea will begin herstudies at Lone Star in the fall, and plans to transfer to a university to study marine biology.

Lauren Nicole is graduating from Prep Classes. She is planning on studying Studio Art at Texas State University. She enjoys drawing, sculpting, and digital art. Lauren is also a member ofthe Houston Hydra swim team.

Andrew Hays, a senior at Bridgeland, was a member of the Bridgeland swim team and plans to to earn a degree in Exercise Sports and Psychology. He will be attending Texas State University in the fall.

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Natalie Herrick will graduate from Bridgeland High School with Honors and ranked third out of 773 students. Natalie was an active member of the Bridgeland Band, National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, Key Club, Student Council, Science UIL, Science Olympiad, and MuAlpha Theta Club. She has been nationally recognized by College Board for exemplary PSAT (scored top 1% of all students nationally) and is an AP Scholar with distinction. Natalie plans on majoring in Bio-Medical engineeringin the fall. Walker Hicks, played the trumpet in the Bridgeland Band, which placed in the top 15 at the UIL State Marching Championship last fall. He played football in 9th grade, filmed the varsity team in 10th grade, and participated in track all four years. He was a member of NHS, an Eagle Scout, a member in the youth group at Second Baptist Church, and a lifeguard in Fairfield. Walker will be attending Texas A&M University majoring in chemistry and then attend graduate school to become a physical therapist. Lois Hill is graduating from Bridgeland High School with honors and a license inCosmetology. She'll be attending Baylor University to pursue Nursing. Lois is also a proud Girl Scout of eleven years and recently earned her Girl Scout Gold Award. She created a local group called,"Teen Talk", to help girls going through anxiety and depression.

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Garrett Hurley is a Senior at Bridgeland High School. He played on the VarsityFootball Team for three years and wasselected Academic All-District twice. He will attend Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, TX, in the fall and will play football for HSU and study Business and Finance.

Katelyn Kocurek will be graduating from Bridgeland High School, Class of 2021. She is a four- year member of the Bridgeland Band, where she plays flute and is a member of the Leadership Team. She enjoys babysitting and has been active in various ministries at St.Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. She plans to attend Blinn College and become a member of the Buccaneer Band. Following Blinn, she will continueher studies to become a registered nurse and hopes to work in Labor and Delivery.

Sophia McKelvey is a graduating senior from Bridgeland High School. She is a member of the Bridgeland High School Band, Key Club, National Honor Society, and Girl Scouts. She is interested in Science and Fine Arts. She will be attending University of Texas in Austin to study Environmental Science.

Grant Norgan is a 2021 Graduate of the University of Georgia with a BA in Communication. He was a member of the Swim and Dive team and was named to the NCAA All America Team. He earned rights to Olympic Trials prior to the Covid Pandemic. Grant was also named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll.

Cory Peterson is graduating from Bridgeland High School June 4, 2021 in the top 7% of his class. He played varsity basketball at Bridgeland. Cory loves photography and art. He will beattending The University of Texas Cockrell Engineering program to study Chemical Engineering.

Gabriel Regla-Rodriguez is a 2021 graduate of Bridgeland High School. Gabe is an original member of the Bridgeland High School Marching Band. In his spare time, Gabe enjoys running, watching movies and hanging out with friends. After graduating, Gabe will attend Texas A&M in College Station and will be majoring in Public Health.

George Sarandos graduating with honors, is a member of the Principal’s Student Leadership Committee. He helped select the school mascot and the school crest. As section leader of the Bridgeland Band, he played the frenchhorn and mellophone. George is a member of FFA, the National Honor Society, Key Club, Miracle League Baseball Program, and Alpha Charity League. He is involved in his church, St. Basil the Great, serves in the alter, and participates in the Greek Orthodox Youth Association. He plans to attend Sam Houston State University majoring in Criminal Justice.

Sydni Alyssa Strong was inducted into the National Honor Society in her Junior year. Her passion has been volleyball since the 4th grade when she began playing at the Fairfield Athletic Center. From there, she started playing club volleyball and finished her volleyball career as a District Champion on the Bridgeland HS Varsity Volleyball Team. Sydni will be attending the University of Mary Hardin Baylor majoring in Biology/PreMed.

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Austin Theis is a member of the 2021 graduating class of Bridgeland High School. He loves playing football and hanging out with friends and family. Austin is a Private First Class soldier in the United States Army and is looking forward to traveling while serving his country.

Julia Theriot a graduate of Cy Ranch High School, is a Thespian and a four-year member of the Cypress Ranch Theatre Company. She will be preforming in Mamma Mia with previous roles in Hairspray, Little Mermaid, and Beauty and the Beast. She'll attend Lonestar College then transfer to Texas State majoring in Theatre Education. She was in NCL Cypress Gems with hermother for 6 years where she received the Senior Recognition Award for mostvolunteer hours in her 2021 Diamond Gems Ticktockers.

Madeline Grace van Staveren is a 2021 graduate of Bridgeland High School. She was a member of the Bridgeland Orchestra and the award winning Bridgeland Marching Band and Varsity Colorguard. When not in rehearsal or studying, Madeline spent time volunteering in her community through the National Charity League, Cypress Gems Chapter. She plans to attend The University of Oklahoma to pursue a degree in Astrophysics.

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Joleigh Underwood, is a graduate of Bridgeland HS. She is going to University of Alabama in the fall. While at Bridgeland she was Senior Class President, a member of Claw Crew, Editor of The Bridge magazine, a National Merit Commended Scholar, anda member of the Distinguished Honor Roll (all A’s all year long) all four years. Her interests include running, Yoga, and exploring the city!

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Around Fairfield Cy-Tom Democrats

Fairfield Republicans are a group of conservative like-minded neighbors residing in Fairfield and neighboring areas. While we are predominately residents of Fairfield and the adjoining subdivisions, we welcome people from other precincts to attend our meetings as well. Our group meets every month to provide information to our community about current legislative priorities and other pertinent information. Our current meeting dates are scheduled for the first or second Monday of each month at the Fountain of Life Fellowship Church at 15010 Mueschke Rd., Cypress, TX 77433. Our group can be found on Facebook and NextDoor under the heading of Fairfield Republicans. Please check those pages for confirmation of the upcoming meeting dates. In addition, you may contact Bill Ely, Precinct 0124 Chair at 832-919-4999 for more information.

The Cypress-Tomball Democrats will hold our next virtual monthly meeting Tuesday, May 18, 2021. There is a meet and greet at 6:30 p.m. The general meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. To request the ZOOM access code, go to our website CyTomDemocrats.org. Jaime specializes in management consulting for the public and private sectors. A former debater, Jaime's research and analytical skills help him organize information quickly and efficiently. His marketing /communications skills have been built from years of work in the industry. He has been in charge of groups of hundreds of volunteers and has run corporate retreats, large events, and organization staff and budgets. Jaime’s Masters Program in management focused on human resources; a field he enjoys. He is a lifelong learner, researcher, and educator. He sees and teaches management through the separate lenses of Marketing Executive, Human Resources Director, Operations Manager, Training & Development Leader, Fundraising & Finance Director and Campaign Management / Political Consulting. All are welcome to attend and to join this growing club, which meets on the third Tuesday of every month. For more information email us at cytomdems@yahoo.com, go to our Cypress-Tomball Democrats Group on Facebook, or visit the club’s Website at CyTomDemocrats.org.

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Around Fairfield

Fairfield Village South Homeowner Association. The next meeting date and venue have not been determined but will be at Central Park Clubhouse, 15015 Heath Green Circle near Salyards School at 6:00PM. First Service Residential has information about this and other Village meetings and can be contacted at 713-332-4763 Fairfield Village Homeowners Association. The April meeting was an evening meeting. May will be a morning meeting at 8:30AM. The next meeting date and venue have not been determined. For more infomration or to confirm the meeting date and time, you can call First Service Residentail at 713-3324763. Monday, May 10, 2021, Fairfield Republicans. This is the regularly scheduled first Monday meeting. The location will be the Fountain of Life Chruch at 15010 Mueschke Rd, Cypress, TX 77433. The meeting beings at 7:00PM. Our Facebook and Nextdoor pages are the "Fairfield Republicans" group. Please check those pages to confirm the meeting date and for additonal information or contact Bill Ely at 832-919-4999.

Wednesday, May 12, 2021, Municipal Utility District. (MUD) #396. The May venue has not been announced as video conference, telephone dial-in, or in-person. Meetings being at noon. If you plan to participate or reside in a different Fairfield MUD, call 713-651-5345 to confirm meeting venues and dates. For dial-in instructions, contact Bill Wilson at 832-653-5146. Saturday, May 22, 2021, Cypress Texas Tea Party (CTTP). Regular meetings have resumed. The meeting begins at 12 Noon and is tentatively planned to be held at Spring Creek BBQ, 25831 Northwest Fwy, Cypress, TX 77429 (phone) 281-7581450. CTTP does not charge a fee to attend the meeting and does not have membership dues. You don't have to purchase a meal to attend although most do. Please check the CTTP website for confimration of the scheduled meeting location and speakers. Tuesday, May 25, 2021, Yellow Rose of Texas Republican Women. This will be the regularly scheduled meeting on the fourth Tuesday of every month at Harris County Smokehouse, 14243 FM 2920, Tomball, TX 77377 (phone) 281-351-4060. The meetings begin at 6:30 PM. You are not required to be a memeber to attend nor are you required to purchase a meal. Arrive early if you plan to have a meal.

VFW Friday Night Steak Night Resumes VFW Post 8905 It's been a long time coming, but finally, VFW Post 8905 is resuming Friday Night Steak Night on Friday, May 7th. Your $15 meal includes ribeye steak cooked the way you like it, baked potato, salad, and dessert (while it lasts)! VFW members start taking orders at 6:30 and begin serving shortly after that. Pay by cash or check. The VFW has also installed a new stateof-the-art ATM to serve our patrons better. Come on by and see the upgrades! VFW Post 8905 21902 Northwest Fwy Cypress, TX 77429 281.469.6632 cmd@vfw8905.org https://www.facebook.com/VfwPost8905 10 Fairfield Community Gazette - May 2021

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Around Fairfield 5/01 – 2920 Roadhouse – Mike Donnell 5/07 – The Barn at Frio Grill – Mark Jones 5/08 – Bareback Bar & Icehouse - Texas Sundown Band

email me: joycebehindthemic@gmail.com Hurry Sundown Band | Facebook Cypress Music Scene | Facebook

5/14 – The Burger Ranch - Hurry Sundown 5/15 – 2920 Roadhouse – Marty Haggard 5/21 – Sportin’ Woodies – Texas Sundown Band 5/22 – Cypress Trail Hideout - The Shades of Gray 5/28 – Arena Theatre - Dwight Yoakam

Welcome to the first issue of the article that promises to keep you up to date on the latest LIVE music happenings in Cypress! I thought I would start out by introducing myself. My name is Joyce. I’m as native to Cypress as Tin Hall, Jeurgen’s Hall or The Shack. I’m a mom, wife, singer, artist and writer. My most recent venture being the Lead Vocalist in my band, Hurry Sundown of Cypress, TX. It’s been an amazing ride getting to be up-close and personal - on the stage and off, with some of the coolest, most talented musicians who play in Cypress or are from the Cypress Area. This article aims to enlighten you, entertain you and who knows, maybe even inspire you. Bringing awareness to local live music brings people to local business and helps support them. Making it as a musician is no easy task – trust me. The most valuable thing to a performer is receiving support from US – the FANS. GOT NEWS TO SHARE? Please reach out to me with your music news, alerts, happenings, and questions!

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Around Fairfield

The “BEAR” Necessities

Submitted by Ernest Behrens

Imagine leaving your current living situation with nothing but the clothes on your back! This is the unfortunate reality for thousands of children placed in the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) care each year within Harris County. This is also where BEAR…BE A Resource for CPS Kids, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that provides hope and help for abused and neglected children and the caseworkers who protect them within Harris County, steps in. BEAR has been providing basic needs and supportive services to these children for more than 20 years. In March, Abigail Behrens, Cypress native and current sophomore at Cy-Woods High School, completed her 4th service project benefiting BEAR. Abigail’s journey began seven years ago with Education in Action’s Lone Star Leadership Academy, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering young people to become informed and active leaders in their communities. All active members of the LSLA Alumni Council must create and lead a service project each year. Having a soft spot in her heart for children, Abigail felt that BEAR’s honorable mission was a perfect match to dedicate her time and resources to. Abigail’s three previous service projects have provided 50 backpacks full of supplies, 145 BEAR necessity packs, and 246 toys. This year brought its own unique set of challenges with the pandemic, social distancing protocols, and her home church merging into another church which hindered her typical avenue of asking for donations. The solutions…GOFUNDME and SOCIAL MEDIA! She established a GoFundMe page and used social media, phone calls, and emails to expand her support network to raise funds needed to purchase supplies to provide BEAR Necessity Packs once again. Each pack includes shampoo, conditioner, soap, deodorant, toothbrush, and toothpaste with an addition of a face mask for this year. After raising more than $1,300.00, Abigail was able to purchase enough supplies to provide 254 BEAR necessity packs. With the help of her friends and family, Eleanor Behrens, Isabel Prejean, Aiza Khalid, and Ariel Canton, they were able to pack all 254 packs in about 30 minutes. Job well done, ladies, and thank you to everyone in and around the Fairfield community for supporting this young lady and the mission of BEAR. Look for her next service project in the coming year! For more information on BEAR, visit the BEAR https://bearesourcehouston.org/.

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Bridgleand Finished First Bridgeland finished first at the district tournament with five region qualifiers: -Jasmine Do -Christa Woodard -Makenzie Brown -Riley Darnell -Trinity Snow Photo by Matthew McCaig

Stephanie Jurica, the owner of Sign Gypsies Cypress, saw a need when Storm Uri slammed our area with snow. She immediately launched a #loveyourneighbor campaign to help at least one family in the community who was affected by the snow. In less than 24 hours, she had already collected $120. Her goal was to raise $1000 by March 18. With an outpouring of support from the Cypress community, both local and national, she raised a total of $2000. Amazingly, SGC had two winners!!! They each received $1000.00, and they both happened to be CYFAIR ISD employees! Kelly Brockelman and Laura Hernandez were the chosen winners! As a small business owner, Stephanie felt blessed by the support of the community. It was her pleasure to be able to give back!

Verena Khalil Head Girls Golf Coach, Special Education Teacher, Special Education Department Chair Bridgeland golf has had a very successful year. Both Girls and Boys teams are advancing to Regionals in Waco, Tx. The Varsity Girls team finished 1st place in district competition and the boys team finished 2nd place. Three girls qualified for 1st Team All District by finishing in the top 10 players at Districts. Jasmine Do finished 1st, Christa Woodard finished 6th and Faith Petrovich finished 10th overall. During tournaments this season the girls finished 1st place at their Panorama and Longwood tournaments. They finished 2nd place at Jersey Meadows and Blackhorse. This group of young ladies has a lot to be proud of this year. Left to Right: Mackenzie Brown, Christa Woodard, Parker Morgan, Trinity Snow, Taylor Degroot, Olivia Schuler, Coach Khalil, Riley Darnell, Kaylie O’Neal, Emma Burks, Jasmine Do, Faith Petrovich

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Bridgeland Golf Champions District 16-6A Golf Championship 2: Bridgeland High School senior Nick Labarbera shot a tworound total of 152 at the District 16-6A Boys’ Golf Tournament to claim the individual championship. He also helped the Bears finish second in the team competition and qualify for the Region II-6A tournament. District 16-6A Golf Championship 4: Bridgeland High School freshman Jasmine Do helped lead the girls’ golf team to the championship at the District 16-6A Girls’ Golf Tournament, held March 29-30 at Longwood Golf Club. The Bears qualified for the Region II-6A Tournament. Do shot a tworound total of 142 to claim the individual title, while teammates Christa Woodard, Trinity Snow, Riley Darnell and Makensie Brown gave Bridgeland the district title.

Soccer News Bridgeland High School Senior Jacob James and the Bears defeated Aldine MacArthur, 3-1, on April 3 and advanced to the region semifinal round of the Class 6A playoffs. Bridgeland will face Garland Sachse at 7pm on April 6 at Mexia High School-Blackcat Stadium.

Bridgeland High School Senior Ethan Anderson and the Bears defeated Garland Sachse, 6-5, in a shootout on April 6 to advance to the regional final of the Class 6A playoffs.

District 16-6A Champions and Bi-district Finalists The Bridgeland Girl’s Soccer Team Bridgeland High School ended its season with a 1-0 loss to Klein Cain in overtime in the bi-district round of the Class 6A playoffs. The Bears were District 16-6A champions and bi-district finalists. 18 Fairfield Community Gazette - May 2021

Hunter Wallis Honored

Travels and More For Seniors In Cypress Submitted by JoAnn Lambert

Bridgeland High School junior Hunter Wallis, second from left, and Head Football Coach David Raffield, second from right, join Touchdown Club of Houston President-elect Becky Hyatt, left, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes Area Director Wade Hopkins during the organization’s 16th annual Comerica Bank High School Sportsmanship Luncheon. Bridgeland was among four CFISD football programs honored at the event. The finalists were chosen based on six criteria: • actions of the football team; • actions of the coaches; • actions of the support groups at games, including parents, band and other auxiliary groups; • respect of the American flag; • a score based on the number of personal fouls incurred during games; and • a score based on the number of unsportsmanlike conduct fouls.

Track and Field Championships Bridgeland sweeps District 16-6A track and field team championships CFISD boys’ and girls’ track and field athletes qualified for the area track and field meet after placing in the top four of their respective events at the District 16-6A Championships held March 31 and April 1 at Bridgeland High School. The host Bears also made history, as the Bridgeland boys’ and girls’ track teams earned their first titles. In the girls’ competition, Bridgeland pulled away from runner-up Cypress Ranch High School. The Bears totaled 154.5 points to claim the team championship. Cypress Ranch finished second with 144 points and Cypress Woods High School finished third with 126 points. “I'm really proud of the ladies for earning their first district championship,” said Tom Kennedy, Bridgeland head girls’ track and field coach. “It was a tight battle between Cypress Ranch, Cypress Woods and us, and they fought for every point down the stretch. All in all, 11 girls qualified for area with a total of 16 entries in 11 of the 17 events. I'm impressed by the range of the group as a whole and feel like they've set the standard for Bridgeland girls’ track and field moving forward. I'm excited to see how they perform at the area meet and expect many to advance to region.” Bridgeland was also the highest-finishing school on the boys’ side, with the Bears totaling 128 points to claim the team championship. They finished ahead of runner-up Cypress Park High School, which finished with 110 points, and third-place Cypress Ranch (99 points). “Our boys performed well overall with points being scored in almost every event, which is a huge testament to their commitment to team success,” said Mauricio Vazquez, Bridgeland head boys’ track and field coach. “During our preseason meeting, our boys set our primary goal as winning a team district championship, not just for themselves but for the 2020 team that didn’t get the opportunity to contend due to the canceled season. This program has been built around serving each other, and it was a special moment watching them achieve their goal. We have very strong distance and pole vault squads that are the heartbeat of this team; however, the points scored by our young group of sprinters, relays, jumpers and throwers showed that we are headed in the right direction as a program.” Copyright © 2021 Peel, Inc.

The Traveling Seniors of Cypress rode the rails, on March 17, on the Texas State Railroad, a historic 25-mile heritage railroad between Rusk and Palestine, Texas. TSR, built by inmates, was founded in 1883 by Texas to haul raw materials for a smelter at the prison in Rusk. Regular service on the line was ended in 1921. The state leased the line to private companies until 1969, then turned it over to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in 1972. In 2007, the railroad was transferred to the Texas State Railroad Authority and is now privately operating as a scenic tourist line. You can view a video of this trip at https://vimeo.com/manage/ videos/526732305. On April 7, the Classic Adults of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church and The Traveling Seniors of Cypress ventured to Chappell Hill together. Fifty-two seniors bought tasty treats at Chappell Hill Bakery, then they were off to the Chappell Hill Historical Society Museum. The group enjoyed lunch at Lone Star Southern Grill, explored the Burton Farmers Cotton Gin, treated themselves to ice cream at Bluebell Creamery, then had their pictures taken amongst the bluebonnets, The Traveling Seniors of Cypress is a group of people aged 50 and older, mainly from Cypress (but you don't have to reside in Cypress to travel with them) who take day trips and extended excursions together. Upcoming trips include: • May 5: San Antonio Buckhorn Museum, Lunch is included at Mi Tierra's and shop at Historic Market Square for Cinco Di Mayo. Meet at Fairfield Baptist Church. Leave at 7:00 am. $40.00 • June 9: Galveston. The first stop is Pier 21 to see The Great Storm and The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite. Then enjoy lunch with your friends at Katie's Seafood on your own, To end the day, you'll take in the Bryan Museum. Bus leaves from Fairfield Baptist at 8:30. $20.00 Extended Excursions • New Orleans: October 11-15: Five days, four nights: guided tour of the city, the National World War II Museum, and a Louisiana Plantation. Admission to Mardi Gras World, Mississippi Riverboat Cruise time in the historic New Orleans French Quarter. $530 • The Ark Encounter & Creation Museum, September 18-25: Eight days and seven nights: Includes transpiration, meals, room, admission to Ark Encounter, Creation Museum, KY Derby Museum, and Graceland in Memphis. $815 • Nashville Show Trip: December 5-11: Includes transportation, most meals, The Grand Ole Opry, Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater, Guided Tours of Nashville, Belle Meade Plantation, Country Music Hall of Fame, the Grand Ole Opry Behind the Scenes Tour, a ride on the Delta Flatboats inside the Opryland Hotel. $765Holy Land Tour January 2-12, 2022: Includes airfare, meals, hotel, guided sightseeing, and all entrance fees. $4,499 With the lowering of COVID restrictions, Fairfield Seniors are beginning to make plans to resume other programs such as cards, games, breakfasts, and potluck. We are looking for individuals or couples interested in stepping up and helping us get the programs back up and running. Please contact JoAnn at pstlgrl@gmail.com or Jackie at jackie.devine@comcast.net. Fairfield Community Gazette - May 2021

Monday, May 3, 2021 11:45am | Good Shepherd UMC Youth Room A Celebration sing-along of Gospel Music They say that music brings people together. We’re in for some musical fun in May! Friends and fun……at the same place, at the same time. Wow, that’s a novel concept! At least, it has been! Thank you to all of our neighbors who helped make the Spring Garage Sale a success. All proceeds go right back into the subdivision schools, Voluntary Fire Department and Constables. The Fairfield Board would like to welcome two new members. Leigh Ann Welty will be our 3rd VP in charge of technology and Robyn Zabransky will be our new Treasurer. Thanks to Julia Feeney for serving as Treasurer for the last two years. May 16th – Senior Tea. Attention All High School Graduating Senior Girls: You are invited to the 29th Annual Mother/Daughter Graduation Tea hosted by the Fairfield Women’s Club on Sunday, May 16, 2021 from 1:00-3:00 at the home of Lisa Cannon. Please call 832-295-9999 with your name and address to join us in this tradition. Thanks to the FVCA HOA Board (First Service Residential) as primary sponsors, Fairfield Women's Club will be hosting the July 4 Parade and The 4th @ Fairfield Event. Look for more information to come in the Gazette and fairfieldwomensclub.org. The Parade and Event will be held Saturday July 3. The plans, at this point, are for the Parade to start at Ault Elementary at 9 am. The 4th @ Fairfield will be at Keith Elementary, 10-1. We will be looking for sponsors for events. If you would like to sponsor, please contact Toni Scott at mstoniscott@gmail.com . Save the Date: Saturday, December 4th. Christmas Parade and Market! Plans are in the making!!!!

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Mark your calendars now for a lively, uplifting sing-along of Gospel Music at our May 3rd Classic Adults Luncheon! Favorites like Blessed Assurance, It is Well With my Soul, Leaning on the Everlasting Arms and ma ny more of our treasured Gospel songs will be performed by the Good Shepherd Classic Adults Singers with Mary Box on piano! We will begin at 11:45 AM in the Youth Room with a catered lunch for only $10 per per-son. After filling our tummies, we will fill our souls with some festive entertainment! You don’t want to miss this good ol’ fashion gospel singalong Monday, May 3rdin the Youth Room starting at 11:45 AM! Please register before Friday, April 30th. Call the church at 281-373-2273 with any questions.

Mark Your Calendars...Upcoming Monthly Events! We have some fun & exciting events planned for the next few months! • June 7th @ 11:45am Col. Jay Brewer, the voice of the mighty Texas Aggie band with a reception to follow • July 12th @ 11:45am The Blackshears, Mayfields & the Goodsons will prepare a brisket lunch. Presentation on the FFA by one of their grandkids. • August Summer break-no luncheon this month

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Pickleball for Active Adults 55+ at Good Shepherd Submitted by Wayne Miller

Good Shepherd United Methodist Church now has pickleball for active adults 55+ as part of their Classic Adults Ministry. Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the USA! A combination of ping pong, badminton, and tennis. It is an addictive activity well-suited for active adults from beginner to experienced players. You can play whether you are athletic or not! Pickleball is a low-impact sport but provides plenty of healthy movement. Nets and balls are furnished. There is no cost other than providing your own paddle. However, they have a few “starter” paddles available for beginners to use until they are comfortable with the game. Join your friends and neighbors in the gym every Monday and Friday from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. You are welcome to play once a week or both days; it’s your choice. Courts are lined off in the GSUMC gym, so the game can be played year-round in any weather! Would you like to know more about Pickleball or how it is played? Go to YouTube.com & search “pickleball for seniors” and find more videos. Voila! You’re hooked. Good Shepherd is located in Fairfield at 20155 Cypresswood Dr. The gym is located in the NE corner of the campus, and you may enter through the double doors. For more information, please text or call Wayne or Carol Miller at 832-794-9668 or email wayne.miller@ wayland.wbu.edu

Sundays at 9:30 and 11:30 am We have two in-person services at 9:30, and 11:30 am. COF Kids, COF Students, and Special Needs Ministries are also open. We hope to see your family there! Not ready to come back to church? No problem! You can find us online every Sunday at 9:30, and 11:30 am on Facebook or Youtube for great music and a powerful message.

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Are you in a relationship where you're hurting, discouraged, or feeling hopeless? Don't lose hope. May 14 & 15, our licensed counselors at Community Counseling are leading an exclusive, two-day intensive for couples to rebuild their relationship. This could be just what you need to begin to heal and restore your relationship. Register today. Space is limited and closes on May 10 at 11:30 pm.

PARENTS OF STUDENTS in 6th-12th grade... listen up! Let your high school students know we want them to join us Wednesday, May 5 from 6:30-8:30 pm for our launch of high school student nights! Middle school student services will launch on Sunday, May 9, at 9:30 and 11:30 am. Copyright © 2021 Peel, Inc.

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TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS Baby Pet Yard Name Age Sit Sit Work Phone Colby Inman...................18.................... •DW, HS............... 832-904-2939 Paisley Ferrell*+...............12............ •..........•DW.................. 832-754-9963 Sara Kate Nichols............13............ •..........•DW..........•....... 936-419-3287 Madelyn Taylor...............15............ •..........•DW.................. 832-257-2002 Dylan Taylor...................13............ •..........•DW.................. 832-302-0165 Izzy Guzman...................16............ •..........•DW.................. 832-771-9931 Madelyn Radzavich.........15............ •..........•DW.................. 817-823-6288 Amanda Nichols*+..........16............ •..........•DW.................. 713-321-0240 Rayna Hanson*+.............16............ •.................................... 203-768-1398 Jase Taylor.......................16............ •...... •DW, HS............... 832-458-5102 Mayela Fernandez...........19............ •..........•DW.................. 832-272-1227 Alicia Fernandez..............13........................•DW.................. 832-272-1227 Jaelyn Williams.. 15............. •.............. ................. ................ 832-4657179 Brittany Sparks...... 16............. •.............. •DW......... ................ 832-5257337 Makayla Taylor...... 18............. •.............. •DW......... ................ 281-8044946 H a l e y Williams.. 15............. •.............. ................. ................ 281-9280218 Ta b i t h a Simper*+. 16............. •.............. .......................................832-444-6645 Madelyn Taylor*+............17............ •..........•DW.................. 832-257-2002 Chloe Geil*+...................13............ •............. •..................... 760-586-9419 Holly Evans.....................15............ •............. •..................... 832-684-6373 Avery Reed......................14............ •............. •..................... 337-344-0543 Alyssa Dixon...................14............ •.................................... 832-745-1418 Halo Criss.......................14............ •............. •..................... 707-223-1254 Samaira Garcia*+.............16............ •.................................... 443-510-7250 Paige Grandjean*.............13............ •.......... •HS................... 832-334-6545 Kylie Grandjean*.............12............ •.......... •HS................... 832-544-7652 Avalyn Lewis*+................................ •.................................... 832-498-2183 Caroline Lewis*+............................. •.................................... 832-498-2183 Isabel Serralde.................15............ •............. •..................... 346-333-8970 Chloe Dill*.....................13............ •..........•DW.................. 713-594-6722 Victoria Hayes.................18............ •............. •..................... 713-501-2135 Marley Moran......................................... •DW, HS............... 281-744-7366 Edgar Fernandez.............................. •............. •..................... 832-272-1227 Alicia Fernandez.............................. •............. •..................... 832-272-1227 Shelby Blanton*+AED....16............. .•DW, HS...713-292-4558 *-CPR Training +-First Aid Training (Ask to see your baby-sitter’s course completion card.)

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BUSINESS CLASSIFIEDS KELLY'S MAID SERVICES: Cleaning in Fairfield for over 30 years. Insured. Bonded. Family owned since 1987. FREE ESTIMATES. Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly, and Make ready cleanings. References available. Call 281-859-3162 CPA: Serving the Cypress and surrounding areas for over 20 years, Self-employed, Providing professional Tax and Accounting Services for Individuals and Businesses. Convenient pick-up and delivery services provided; a true benefit valued by my clients. Please call me at 713-8991760 to schedule an appointment. Many tax law changes to consider. 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.

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