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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 Houston Batmobile 6 Congratulations Grads! 9 Farmer's Market 10 Traveling Seniors Take San Antonio 19 Constable Stats

Community Events 10 Keeping Active, Involved 12 Joyce Behind the Mic 14 Field Day 19 Classic Adults 19 Summer Xtreme Space 19 Second Baptist 21 Honor Guard Gathers in Austin 21 Special Recognition 21 What Information are You Driving Around? 21 Fairfield Women's Club School News 16 Bridgeland, Cy-Fair Win District BasebalTitles 16 Kellen Kocurek - Bridgeland High School Band Boosters 17 Bridgeland HS Yearbook Staff Wins NSPA Pacemaker Award 18 Bridgeland in the Top 20 6A One Acts in the State 18 Girl's Soccer In Every Issue 22 Teenage Job Seekers 22 Business Classifieds

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by Jackie Devine

Summer is quickly approaching. It is time to get out and enjoy all of what Cypress has to offer—graduations, weddings, birthdays, our own Farmers Market, swimming, picnics, outdoor music, and the list goes on. For sure, you'll not want to miss Father's Day as we celebrate all our Dads on June 20. If you are lucky enough to have a father, grandfather, uncle, even a special neighbor, make sure to let them know how much they mean to you. If you take him out to eat, please patronize our local restaurants. We have scores from which to choose. If you are out and about, please stop in at Fairfield Farmers Market. Meet your neighbors and support the home team. There is so much there to enjoy and learn about. In this issue, we introduce you to the Cypress area's own Batmobile, have another wave of graduates for your to salute and remind you to check out local music and trips for seniors in addition to new churches, schools, events, and organizations. Harris County Constable Mark Herman's office has given us Fairfield's detailed activities and statics by the deputy for April. The Gazette is dedicated to the people of Fairfield. I feel immensely grateful to be living in a community with such wholesome values and good people. Please be on the lookout for inspiring stories about your neighbors. We love hearing from you. Send your comments, questions, and/or concerns to jackiedevine@comcast.net.

by Jackie Devine As you all know, Thomas Coffman, our local photographer, is always on the lookout for great photo ops, and, when the opportunity arises, he points me in the direction of compelling stories. This time we both hit the jackpot. He was able to get some outstanding photos of his dad's 80th birthday, and I was able to meet the owner of a genuine Batmobile. "My dad, Tommy Coffman's, 80th birthday was just around the corner," Tom explained. "and since it was such a milestone, we didn't want to celebrate using time-worn clichéd party ideas. My wife Kari and I wanted something creative, unique, and unforgettable. That's when we stumbled upon Karl Wawarosky, owner of the Houston Batmobile, and his 1966 Batmobile. "A few weeks before Dad's birthday, we met with Karl and made arrangements for him to come to my house on April 15th. "It started out at Luby's. Karl showed up just as we were finishing dinner. I introduced him to my dad as a neighbor. We handed Dad his gifts, and he opened them one by one. The last one was the Robin T-Shirt (cape attached on the back) and the Robin mask. I told him to go into the bathroom and put it on. He said, 'What is this? I am NOT putting this on.'" "I realized he might feel a little timid about parading around in Luby's with a Robin T-Shirt, but insisted, that he go and put it on. Again he said, 'No way am I putting this on.' "So I told him to stand up and look out the window as I pointed to the car. He said, 'WOW!' I told him if he put the shirt on, he could ride in it. He grabbed that shirt and put it on right over his other shirt. By now, a crowd had gathered in the parking lot. Our birthday celebrity climbed in the passenger seat, and they drove around to 'Na Na Na Na Batman' blaring out the speakers. That was a birthday he'll never forget! I think most people would agree that Karl Wawarosky's Batmobile with its double-bubble windshields, loooong bat fins, bat-phone, flashing red beacon light, parachutes, and working flame thrower, has to be one of the coolest, most fascinating cars to cruise the streets of Cypress in a long time. And, just like the day of Tommy's birthday party, from the moment he pulls out of his "Bat Cave," AKA garage, no matter where Karl goes, the crowds begin to gather. Curious about how Karl came to acquire his precious toy, I contacted him. He told me, "When I ordered the Batmobile from Fiberglass Freaks, back in 2014, my main goal was to fulfill a childhood dream. Today, it has expanded into a charitable venue for organizations like The Sun Shine Kids as well as a business venture. So far, the Batmobile has shown up at birthday parties, weddings, grand openings, and even funerals." Karl has participated in events as far away north as Dallas and east as San Antonio. Each year he participates in the San Antonio August Bat Loco Copyright © 2021 Peel, Inc.

Bash, where they celebrate the bats flying out from beneath the freeway and, on September 25th, he will take part in the Laps for Lungs Walk-A-Thon, in Porter, Texas. "After I placed my order, it took two years for the folks at Fiberglass Freaks to custom-build the car." Karl continued, "They started with a 1977 Lincoln Town Car because they needed a long body frame to accommodate the custom-built chassis, four-wheel disc brakes, and rack and pinion steering. They constructed the body out of thick fiberglass. Electric actuators open the hood and trunk with the flip of a switch. For safety, the car also includes a firewall, engine apron walls, and wheel well tubs. "And for those interested in the power and drive train, they will find a 383GM Crate engine—a Monster 350 transmission and an Allison Posi Track rear end." Karl tells me his prized possession is insured for $200,000, but it could be that he needs to up the ante since I found that the car is now selling for $299,999 on the Fiberglass Freaks website. "Owning the Batmobile has added a purpose and meaning to my life I never would have imagined," added Karl. "When I drive around town, and throughout the state of Texas, wherever I go, I bring smiles to faces. There is so much hate in the world now that when I pull up someplace with the car, it does my heart good to see people smiling, talking and getting along. People come out of the woodwork to see the car. It doesn't matter, boy or girl, young or old, black, brown, or white, when they come up to the Batmobile, they are already smiling. Some are remembering when they were a child before they learned how to judge and hate. "If I can destroy hate, one person at a time, just by pulling the car out of the "Bat Cave," then it is worth it. I'm using happiness and respect to pull people together." For more information on Karl's Batmobile, visit http://www. houstonbatmobile.com/site/.

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Courtney Blackburn attended Keith Elementary kindergarten-fifth grade and went to Salyards Middle School sixth-eighth grade. She was social honor vice president for the Belles and participated on the Belles team for three years. In addition, she was a member of the National Honor Society for one year. Courtney will be attending the University of Arkansas of nursing.

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GRADS! Cory Xavier Blanks is a 2021 graduate from Bridgeland High School. He was a member of the Bridgeland Track Team for four years, and his events were shotput and discus. During his high school career, Cory was an active member of Good Shepherd UMC, where he volunteered on an asneeded basis for various events. Past memberships include Boy Scouts, Key Club, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Cory has committed to Baylor University and will major in Computer Science.

Around Fairfield Chase Cable is a 2021 graduate of Bridgeland High School where he played on the offensive line for the Bears Football Team. Chase received a scholarship to play football in the fall at Northwestern Oklahoma State University where he will study prelaw. Chase plans to get his Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree and practice law in the future.

Jacob James has played soccer for the Bridgeland Bears all four years, and he made First Team All-State, First Team All-Greater Houston, First Team All-District, Mid-fielder of the Year, and Academic All-District four years in a row. He will continue to play collegiate soccer at the University of Central Arkansas.

Taylor DeGroot is graduating from Bridgeland High School in the class of 2021. She will be attending Texas State University this fall, majoring in Business. She has been a part of the Varsity golf team all four years and active in PALs for the last two years. Taylor attended school in Fairfield at Keith Elementary and Salyards Middle School.

Hanna Kownacki – Bridgeland High School Senior Class of 2021, Hanna Kownacki has swum and played water polo for varsity all four high school years. A member of the National Honor Society and HOSA. Hanna will attend Gannon University in Pennsylvania, where she has been accepted into the Nursing Program. She has been awarded a scholarship for swimming and will also play water polo in college.

Jackson Dement, a 2021 graduate of Bridgeland High School, is graduating in the top 10% of his class. In addition, he is a member of the National Honor Society. Jackson has been on the varsity Bridgeland Swim Team all four years. He has achieved many swimming accomplishments such as Male Swimmer of the Year, Academic All-State, Athletic All American, and is a threetime State Qualifier. He will be attending the University of Alabama to continue his swim career and majoring in Construction Engineering.

Nicholas LaBarbera will be graduating with honors from Bridgeland High School, Senior Class of 2021. Nicholas played golf for Bridgeland, where he was named the 2021 16-6A District Champion. Nicholas was also on the 2019 District Champion golf team. Nicholas will be studying Mechanical Engineering in the fall at UTD.

Rebecca Grady a graduate of Bridgeland High School’s senior class of 2021. She previously attending Salyards MS and Ault ES. She was active in Key Club, the National Honor Society, and will be graduating summa cum laude. She has been a district and region award-winning part of the BHS Lady Bears varsity soccer program, and competes in the ECNL program with Challenge Soccer Club. She will pursue a degree in engineering, as well as competing as part of the DII soccer program, at University of Missouri Science and Technology.

Brandon Lee is a 2021 graduate of Bridgeland High School, graduating with honors. He has been accepted into the McCoy College of Business at Texas State University, where he will major in marketing.

Kendall Howton is graduating from Bridgeland High School. She was a three-year member of the BHS Cheerleading Team and was a captain her senior year. Along with being a member of the Bridgeland National Honor Society, she was selected as an Academic All-State Cheerleader by the Texas Girls Coaches Association for 2020-21. Kendall will be attending the University of Mississippi in the fall, pursuing a degree in Business.

Lauren Pustejovsky is a 2021 graduate of Bridgeland High School. She is a 4-year member of the Bridgeland High School Marching Band and Wind Ensemble. In addition, she plays clarinet and piano and is a member of the National Honor Society. Lauren will be majoring in engineering at Texas A&M and hopes to pursue a law degree in the future.

Rachel Hughes will be graduating from Bridgeland HS and completing her thirteen-year career with CFISD. She has spent the past four years as a member of the Bridgeland FFA learning, raising, selling, competing, and growing as a person. Her desire to work with animals will take her to Ohio, where Rachel has committed to Otterbein University. While there, she plans to study Zoo and Conservation Science and intern at different zoos or wildlife locations.

Savannah Sequeria attended Swenke Elementary, Salyards MS, and is graduating from Bridgeland High School in 2021. She was a Bridgeland Belle for three years. She has worked as a gymnastics coach at Cypress Academy for almost two years. Savannah will be attending the University of Oklahoma in the fall to pursue her love of kids and study early education.

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Around Fairfield Kareliss Tehuitzil will graduate from Bridgeland High School, June 4, 2021. Kareliss graduated with advanced college credits and plans to transfer to Texas A&M University after Lonestar College. She was a member of HOSA and Orchestra. She plans on studying forensic pathology.

Dylan Taylor attended Ault Elementary and Salyards MS. He is graduating number three in his class from the Magnolia West High School IB Program. Dylan has served as Student Body President for the past three years, is a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, VicePresident of the Interact Club, and was selected as the Student Hero of the entire K-12 student body in Region 9. He will attend Notre Dame, where he was accepted into the Honors Program, pursuing a degree in Biology to lead him to become an oncologist.

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Jacob Venkatesan is a 2021 Graduating Senior of Bridgeland High School. Jacob has been active in all forms of art and design through his middle school and high school years. He plans to start at Lone Star College Cy-Fair next fall in the Bridge Program at Texas A&M for a degree in geology.

Hat's Off to The Class of 2021!

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re you just itching to get outside in the fresh spring air, learn new things, and meet people in a festival-like atmosphere where you'll find friends and families browsing, chatting, and possibly tasting free samples (which is typically a thing of the past since COVID)? Then come on out to the Fairfield Farmers Market in the same strip center as Better Homes and Gardens Gary Green and Tutto Bene. They have a game-changing “farm-tastic” event waiting for you. You will enjoy shopping locally and eating fresh! Plus, you will discover new finds for your pantry and beyond. The venue is music and pet-friendly. Don't forget your little furry friends. Open-air is the safest way to shop. Get out of the house and enjoy! You will find fresh Gulf Shrimp straight out the ocean, pasta, farm-fresh veggies & fruits, goat cheese, grass-fed meats, NY bagels, vinegar & olive oil dressings, Indian cuisine, Italian ice cream, organic loose leaf teas, handcrafted jewelry & candles, gourmet popcorn, baked goods, fresh-baked bread, skincare products, desserts, CBD oil, Italian sausage, organic pecans, soaps and lotions, jams & jellies, hair care products, salsa and chips, roasted coffee, fresh juices, and much, much more... If you want to get updates on other upcoming farmers markets near Fairfield, or if you are interested in becoming a vendor, visit: www.ynfma.org

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Traveling Seniors Take In San Antonio by Jackie Devine

Thirty-Five Seniors from the Cypress area traveled to San Antonio on May 5th to experience Cinco de Mayo in the Alamo City. Their first stop was The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum, located at 318 E. Houston Street, just two blocks from the Alamo. The Buckhorn Saloon has been known as the gathering place for great food, good conversation, and spectacular wildlife exhibits for 140 years. Theodore Roosevelt and his Rough Riders are reputed to have frequented the establishment. Seniors strolled through 33,000 feet of artifacts focusing on Texas history and explored hundreds of rare and unique animal species from around the world. They even got to examine a replica of Bonnie and Clyde’s get-away car. From there, travelers meandered around Market Square, purported to be the largest Mexican market in the United States, a three-block outdoor plaza lined with shops and restaurants, then they were off to lunch at Mi Tierra’s. Upon leaving, many of the travelers made a stop at their delicious bakery, and explored a few more shops in Market Square. It was then time to head back to Cypress. If you are looking to meet interesting people, learn new things, and explore Texas history, Traveling Seniors of Cypress sponsored trips might be the ticket. They are safe, fun, traveler-friendly, and reasonably priced. Regardless of your interests or how much ink you’ve logged in your passport, with the Traveling Seniors of Cypress, you will explore places and meet people that will add dimension and meaning to your life. For more information about future trips, visit https://www.facebook.com/ TSCTravelTogether.

Fairfield Village South Homeowner Association. The last meeting was May 11th. 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 6:00 PM. First Service Residential has information about this and other Village meetings and can be contacted at 713-332-4763. Monday, June 7, 2021, Fairfield Republicans. This is the regularly scheduled first Monday meeting. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM. The Facebook and Nextdoor pages are the “Fairfield Republicans” group. Please check those pages to confirm the meeting date and location. For additional information, please feel free to contact Bill Ely at 832-919-4999. Wednesday, June 9, 2021, Municipal Utility District (MUD) #396. The June venue has not been announced as video conference, telephone dial-in, or in-person. The meetings are usually dial-in or Zoom. Meetings begin at noon. If you plan to participate or reside in a different Fairfield MUD, call 713651-5345 to confirm meeting venues and dates. For dial-in instructions, contact Bill Wilson at 832-653-5146. Tuesday, June 22, 2021, Yellow Rose of Texas Republican Women. This is 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 member to attend nor are you required to purchase a meal. Arrive early if you plan to have a meal. Wednesday, June 23, 2021 Fairfield Village Homeowner’s Association. The May meeting was on May 6th and was the annual homeowner’s meeting. If you were unable to attend, you can call First Service Residential at 713-332-4763 for details of that meeting. The June meeting is at the Lakeside Trails Clubhouse and begins at 8:30 AM. For more information, contact First Service Residential at 713-332-4763. Saturday, June 26, 2021, Cypress Texas Tea Party (CTTP). The meeting begins at 12 Noon and is planned to be at Spring Creek BBQ, 25831 Northwest Fwy, Cypress, TX 77429 (phone) 281-758-1450. CTTP does not charge a fee to attend the meeting and does not have membership dues. You do not have to purchase a meal to attend although most do. Please check the CTTP website for confirmation of the scheduled meeting location and scheduled speakers.

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Around Fairfield Dates to Remember: 6/18 – The Barn - Van Halen Tribute, 9pm 6/19 – The Burger Ranch - Hwy 99, 6pm

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6/25 – The Burger Ranch Morgan McKay Band, 6pm 6/26 – 2920 Roadhouse - Moe Bandy, 8pm 7/02 – Dosey Doe - Mark Chesnut Acoustic, 6:30pm

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7/03 – Papa's on The Lake - Time Warp Houston, 8pm 7/09 – Dosey Doe - Ray Willie Hubbard, 8pm 7/10 – The Burger Ranch - CLOUDnine Acoustic Duo, 6pm

The birds are chirping, and the people are clapping! Cypress hosted more than 50 LIVE MUSIC Shows in April! I think it’s safe to say that the music scene in My Hometown is makin’ a comeback – BIG TIME! I can feel the excitement increasing, momentum gaining ground and the energy that pulses through the veins of music makers, coursing. Cypress hosted huge shows with huge artists, which only left us craving more! I got to meet Galveston resident Britney Doyal, who opened the show for Stoney LaRue at The Barn on 4/17/21! I became an instant fan! Even though it rained that night, none of us tossed in the white flag. We stayed. We opened our umbrellas, took advantage of the canopy of trees above us, lit the fire-pits to stay warm and had one heck of a time! I truly haven’t seen people enjoying life like this in a long while. It. Is. Time... *All shows subject to change, no guarantee. Updates available on Facebook by visiting #Cypress Music Scene You can reach out to me with your music news, alerts, happenings, and questions! Artists/Venues/Agents Welcome. NO SPAM. email me: joycebehindthemic@gmail.com

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Around Fairfield Field Day Despite Pandemic Submitted by Lindsey Pickett, Ault PTO VP Membership and Social Media

Field day is something that kids look forward to every year. With this year’s restrictions the coaches at Ault knew that it would be difficult to have field day if they would be allowed to have it at all. With Covid restrictions becoming more relaxed the coaches at Ault were given permission to have field day. Coach Neven and Coach Smith came up with a way to make it all happen. They decide to do a field day for all grade levels in one day. They did this by using each grade levels regular large group time. This couldn’t have been done without help from several volunteers. There were about 32 total volunteers that were able to come and help during the day. They were spread out over the six grade levels in multiple shifts. The volunteers helped sanitize hands and equipment and took tons of photos to share with parents. The students rotated through eight different stations and got to spend some fun out in the sun. Students got to participate in jump roping, basketball toss, football race, and a baton relay to name a few. During their lunch time they all got a popsicle. Thanks to all the Ault administration team and staff for working to find a way to still hold field day. Ault Staff Gets Celebrated all Month Long. Instead of trying to fit all the amazing treats. meals, and thanks

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into one week, teacher appreciation week will become teacher appreciation month at Ault Elementary. Traditionally teacher appreciation day is the Tuesday of the first full week of May. Most schools want to celebrate their teachers all week and will often have multiple treats or gifts for each day. The admin team and the PTO Hospitality Committee asked the teachers if they wanted one week packed full of teacher appreciation or would they like it spread out over the whole month of May. The teachers responded that they wanted it spread out. This is a win win as it gives the PTO hospitality committee a lot more flexibility on when they can set up catered lunches and other special days for the teachers. For example, PTO is setting up a lunch for the teachers on May 17th which is a remote learning day. This will allow the teachers to eat in a more relaxed setting then if it had been during the traditional teacher appreciation week.

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Bridgeland, Cy-Fair Win District Baseball Titles

The District 16-6A and District 17-6A baseball seasons ended on May 3 with seven CFISD teams qualifying for the UIL playoffs. Bridgeland High School won the District 16-6A championship with a 12-2 record in district play. Cypress Falls High School and Cypress Ranch High School tied for second place with 11-3 records, with Cypress Falls taking the second seed based on the districtapproved tiebreaker. : Bridgeland High School seniors Tripp Cromer, left, and Zach Griffin helped lead the Bears to the District 16-6A Championship with a 12-2 record in league play and top seed going into the playoffs. They will face Klein Cain in a best-of-three series beginning May 7 at Cypress Woods High School.

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The success of any program starts with a vision, a plan, and leadership. Without a doubt, this dedicated team creates the band program’s vision and drives its success. Despite the challenges of this year, our directors inspired the students to commit to excellence and to strive to reach their goals. The result? Superior ratings for all four bands. Four outstanding directors. Four top quality bands. Four Sweepsteaks awards. One sensational band program.

The Bridgeland High School yearbook staff won a National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) Pacemaker Award for their 2020 yearbook, titled All Caught Up. The award was announced virtually on April 10 during the JEA/NSPA Spring National High School Journalism Convention. The NSPA Pacemaker Award is scholastic journalism’s top award and is only given to fewer than 30 high school yearbooks across the country each year. Entries are judged by teams of professionals based on coverage and content, quality of writing and reporting, leadership, design, photography and graphics. “This award is our national championship, and it’s for a book we finished sitting in the school parking lots during a pandemic,” said Samantha Berry, Bridgeland yearbook adviser. “From the day Bridgeland opened, we were focused on what we could achieve in scholastic journalism and the kids were hungry for it. But even more, they were hungry to produce a product their community would love and be proud of. So much goes into a high school publication. The planning takes months and then it takes time to make it happen. Students balance their academic, work and social schedules with a publication schedule that can change in seconds because of a snowstorm, hurricane, rained-out tournament or pandemic. They can’t stop because memories are on the line—we must keep reporting and going. “That’s what Bridgeland Student Media staffers did. They pushed through unprecedented times to create a publication that has been recognized as one of the best in the world. Their success is a quiet one. There are no parades, sendoffs or ceremonies for this win, but there is an adviser who thinks the world of them. I am eternally grateful for all these young journalists’ sacrifice to make great publications.” This year’s Pacemaker contest featured approximately 380 yearbooks competing for the prestigious title. Only 22 yearbooks received the award representing the top seven percent of high school yearbooks. “Winning this award means all of our work was worth it,” said Madison Gunn, Bridgeland senior and co-editor-in-chief. “The long hours in the journalism room before we got sent home for the year and the blazing heat we endured as we sat in the school parking lots so we could connect to the Wi-Fi was worth it. Winning a Pacemaker means that we created one of the best books in the entire nation as

only a third-year school at the time. It validates what I already knew; that I work with an amazing staff and adviser that are willing to do whatever it takes to make something spectacular.” In addition to the Pacemaker Award, Bridgeland’s 2020 yearbook placed third in the country for theme development in the NSPA Individual Awards contest. Bridgeland’s 2019 yearbook, What’s Next?, was a Pacemaker finalist in last year’s competition. “Winning a Pacemaker is so motivating,” said Cara Hudson, Bridgeland senior and co-editor-in-chief. “Quarantine was a genuine struggle for me and despite everything that was going on last year, I felt like a yearbook was the one constant that we had the power to give. From Hurricane Harvey to a global lockdown, we have made it out thriving and there’s something undeniably special about our program.”

Bridgeland Pacemaker: Bridgeland High School seniors and CoEitors-in-Chief Cara Hudson, left, and Madison Gunn pose with the 2020 yearbook, titled All Caught Up. The book won a 2020 National Scholastic Press Association Pacemaker Award, scholastic journalism’s top award.

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Bridgeland in the Top 20 6A One Acts in the State Adam Windsor Delka

Super proud of this group right here. We were in the top 20 6A one acts in the state of Texas. Not too shabby. Sad that we are not advancing to the big dance, but we stand by our show and performance and know that we told a beautiful story. I couldn’t ask for more with this being my first year at Bridgeland, and this only being the school’s 4th year in existence. Lots of amazing things are ahead for this program. We are successful for making it this far, and for battling through the hardest year of teaching/school in my career. So many challenges and stressors. But SO many victories. We are not bitter. We are grateful. We are proud. We are learning and growing stronger with each experience. We will not take our accomplishments this year for granted.

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Rebecca Grady (left) TASCO 1st Team All-Region Defender Kassidy Baehren TASCO 2nd Team All-State Goalkeeper Anaiyah Robinson TASCO Honorable Mention All-Region Forward JV record District 14-0 Overall 18-1 JV District Champs Varsity record District 13-0-1 Overall 17-3-3 District Champions Bi-District Finalists

Campers will participate in Xtreme Cosmic Games, like laser tag, obstacle courses & water slides, Mission Control Bible Theatre, and Skylab Activities where there are snacks and crafts. Cost for Summer Xtreme Space: $35.00 Early Spaceflight registration (expires June 6) $45.00 Regular Spaceflight registration (after June 6) Register at https://cof.churchcenter.com/registrations/ events/832263 Registration or Payment Questions Please contact: Kim Ward, kimw@cof.tv Community of Faith, 16124 Becker Road, Hockley, TX 77447

Monday, June 7, 2021 11:45am Good Shepherd UMC Youth Room Col. Jay Brewer, The Voice of the Texas Aggie Band Our special guest speaker will be Colonel Jay Brewer, who, for 37 years, was the Senior Associate Director of the Fightin' Texas Aggie Band, the official marching band of Texas A&M University. Composed of over 400 men & women from the school's Corps of Cadets, it is the largest military marching band in the world. He also served as the “voice” of the nationally famous organization at all half-time drills. Col. Brewer, A& M class of ’81, is one of only two A&M graduates & former Aggie Bandsmen to direct the Aggie Band. He will talk about Texas A&M & it’s rich history as well as tell some stories about his time with the band with his very own version of “the Rest of the Story”. Our meal this month will be a Pot Luck. Please register before Friday, June 4th. Call the church at 281-373-2273 with any questions.

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Honor Guard Gathers in Austin On May 2, 2021, members of Constable Mark Herman's Honor Guard team gathered in Austin, Texas at the Texas Peace Officer Memorial. Hundreds of law enforcement officers along with friends, family and supporters gathered in Austin to honor all Texas Peace Officers killed in the line of duty in 2019 and 2020.

4th of Parade and 4th @Fairfield Celebration Submitted by Suzanne Thompson

Special Recognition Deputy James Redd with Constable Mark Herman's Office received the Special Recognition Award. The Special Recognition Award is given to a full time employee of the Precinct 4 Constables Office who has been extremely helpful to the Reserve Division over the past year.

The Fairfield Women’s club is overjoyed with the HOA approval for our July 4th parade followed by our 4th@Fairfield event. Plans are underway for holding festivities on Saturday, July 3rd with the Parade starting at Ault Elementary, 9-10 am and the 4th@Fairfield event at Keith Elementary from 10-1 pm. We will have a DJ/Band in the cafeteria, food trucks, and vendors in the gym/or hallway and of course outside activities for the children. Everything is free except the food. We had a big disappointment last year when everything was canceled due to Covid, but we are pleased to bring back our annual 4th of July parade and 4th@Fairfield event. We would like to thank Fairfield Village Community Association for the contribution of funds which will help make this an exciting event for our Fairfield family. We are currently looking for Members from the community to display their products (no selling on school property) at a cost of $35 per booth. We also need sponsors for various activities; numerous jumping houses, face painting, and the Balloon Lady. Sponsorship for these items are $100-$500. Sponsors will be included in all advertising on Facebook and in the Fairfield Gazette. For those interested in a booth or sponsorship, please apply at fairfieldwomensclub@gmail.com. Next Fairfield Women’s Club meeting is June 15th, 7:00pm at Bradford Creek Clubhouse. Fairfield Community Gazette - June 2021

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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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