Fairfield Gazette - September 2021 by Peel, Inc.

VOLUME 28, NUMBER 09

SEPTEMBER 2021

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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 Dianna Roark (Director)................................................................. ldroark66@aol.com Patricia Powell (Director) 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

Fairfield Village South Homeowner Association. The next meeting undetermined will be at Central Park Clubhouse, 15015 Heath Green Circle at 6:00 PM. Contact First Service Residential for info: 713-332-4763. Fairfield Village Homeowner’s Association. The September meeting date is undetermined but will be at 8:30 AM at the Lakeside Trails Clubhouse. For info: 713-332-4763. Monday, September 6, 2021, Fairfield Republicans. First Monday, begins at 7:00 PM. On Facebook: “Fairfield Republicans” group. Check there to confirm the date and location. For more info: Bill Ely, 832-919-4999. Wednesday, September 8, 2021, Municipal Utility District (MUD) #396. The September venue is unannounced: video conference, telephone dial-in, or in-person. The meetings usually dial-in or Zoom begins 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, September 25, 2021, Cypress Texas Tea Party (CTTP). Fourth Saturday of every month at Noon at Spring Creek BBQ, 25831 Northwest Fwy, in Cypress. No charge to attend CTTP, and there are membership dues. No need to purchase a meal to attend. Please check the CTTP website to confirm the meetings, location, and speakers; phone: 281-758-1450. Tuesday, September 28, 2021, Yellow Rose of Texas Republican Women. Fourth Tuesday at 6:30 PM at Harris County Smokehouse, 14243 FM 2920, Tomball, TX 77377 (phone) 281-351-4060. You are not required to be a member to attend, nor must you purchase a meal. Copyright © 2021 Peel, Inc.

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 Dianne Adams............................................................................................................... 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 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 Fairfield Community Gazette - September 2021

Table of Contents Around Fairfield 4 Editor's Note 5 relax, refresh, rejuvenate 7 Fairfield Has A New Church Family 7 Seniors of Cypress 7 Fairfield Women's Club Give Back 8 Help Me Sponsor Education for Girls in Malawi, Africa 8 Cy-Fair Helping Hands 9 Readers Become Leaders 9 You Point, I Plant 14 To Homeschool or Not to Homeschool Community Events 8 VFW Post 8905 BBQ Cook-Off 10 Joyce Behind the Mic 12 Cy-Tom Democrats 12 Fairfield Republicans 12 High Heels High Tea 16 Second Baptist School University Model 16 Classic Adults School News 11 Bridgeland High School Football 11 Cowser Selected by the Baltimore Orioles 11 Bridgeland High School Football to Open on Televised Showcase 17 "We Will Be Watching..." In Every Issue 18 Teen Job Seekers 18 Classifieds

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Happy Fall! What a beautiful time of year in Cypress. The weather is starting to cool down, and our sunrises and sunsets are enchanting. The trees and flowers are still in bloom, and early morning and evening walks dazzle our senses and support our mental and physical health. With September comes our focus on education. So this month, you will have a healthy dose of it: from school openings, homeschooling, and hosting international students to providing sponsorships abroad and scholarships to students around Cypress. Check out our story about Basham's Little Free Library at OnSite Certification in Waller. It provides a library for the children of Waller, who lost their public library over two years ago. And, since we have a new church in the neighborhood, we thought you would like to learn about the new pastor and his family. Please remember to be on the lookout for all the amazing acts of kindness and generosity you find around the community and send me your tips or, better yet, your stories regarding them. It is good practice to recognize the admirable qualities of others. And, it makes my day to hear about them from readers. So as they used to say back in the day, "Keep those cards and letters coming in!" You can reach me at jackiedevine@peelinc.com.

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Cypress Texas is not only a mecca for growth and expansion; it is a business-friendly haven for the entrepreneurial spirit! One of our newest enterprising femme d'affaires is Kim Gillihan, the owner and operator of Spavia, located in Fairfield Town Center at Suite A11. Like most 21st-Century businesswomen, Kim, a long-time Fairfield resident and former medical diagnostic sales executive, conducted years of soul searching and months of primary and secondary research before arriving where she is today. Mark Twain's explanation of entrepreneurship was one of Kim’s driving forces, "Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." Kim explained, "That is precisely what I did. I dreamed, explored, and discovered. My dream was to own my own business, have fun, and help other people. I started thinking about what I wanted to do for the rest of my career. At that time, Cypress was expanding, and opportunities for business start-ups were snowballing in Fairfield Town Center. I started investigating and asking questions about what was missing, what would my friends like, what does the community need, and most importantly, what would I like to do?” She continued, “The idea of a day spa came to mind. But, not just any spa, a TRUE Day Spa. Mine wouldn't be just a place to go in and get a massage and facial; I wanted my guests to have a real and transformational experience. I looked at scores of options and found Spavia! It was the perfect concept for what I was seeking and I intuitively felt that Cypress would welcome this business." Spavia turned out to be the answer to Kim’s dreams. It's a true day spa—providing a full range of services for health management and body relaxation, including massages, body wraps, facials, waxing and a quiet retreat room—where one can leave the world behind and simply relax, recenter and renew. Copyright © 2021 Peel, Inc.

The decision to open Spavia in Fairfield Town Center is evidence of Kim's business savvy and understanding of the current market. Significant growth in the wellness industry, increasing health consciousness, rapid urbanization, sedentary lifestyles, hectic schedules, and the desire to relax in a comfortable ambiance are driving the demand for therapeutic spas aimed at reducing anxiety and stress. According to Market Research.com, "What's driving this trend is today's state of unprecedented stress: being connected 24/7, the lack of boundaries between work and life, and the fact that by 2030, 80% of the human population will live in urban, nature-deprived areas." Spavia's goal is to deliver effective and regenerative spa treatments focused on providing personalized therapies or services. Kim encourages customers to identify specific skincare concerns or parts of the body that they want to focus on in the treatment, which will enable her team to recommend specific kinds of treatments like calming, wellness, balancing, or reenergizing the body." Spavia is at the forefront of the holistic and wellness movement in line with the latest pioneering treatments and research into nutrition, mindfulness, and wellbeing. They offer individualized, tailored treatments and exceptional amenities such as plush robes, spa sandals, showers, lockers, and a wonderfully relaxing retreat room to enjoy before and after one's treatment. Spavia supports you in doing more of what makes you happy by offering an alternative or complement to your leisure activities, including Spalebrations created to celebrate one-of-akind special occasions such as birthdays, weddings, and showers. Plus, you will find a variety of treatments for men and couples! Kim says, "Sometimes, the best thing you can do for yourself is just call it a day and go get a massage. And if you decide to take my advice, I hope you check out Spavia. To your delight, you'll find, we are much more than a spa; we are a life-changing experience.” For more information, visit https://spaviadayspa. com/tx-fairfield/ or contact Kim at 832.769.0077.

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Meet Joe Ogletree. He is our community's newest minister and the pastor of Image Church, located at 20402 Chappell Knoll Drive in Fairfield. You may know about Image Church, or possibly you have already attended one of its services. However, if not, I'm sure you will be interested in Pastor Ogletree's story about why he and his family have chosen to settle in Fairfield. Leading a church wasn't in my original plans. After graduating on a full football scholarship from Nicholls State University, and as an all-conference football player, I had big dreams of playing in the NFL. However after walking across the stage and collecting my diploma, I realized God had something different than the NFL planned for me. Instead, my future included a career in corporate America and then later I was called to the ministry. It pays to travel with the Traveling Seniors of Cypress ( TSoC). Sometimes you even come out a winner—like Linda Oates who won $11,304 at the Astros game in July! Enjoying an Astros game together has its rewards, but there are many more reasons than winning a pot of money to join the group. Travel By Jo Ann Lambert leaders, Jackie Devine and me, are constantly finding new places to explore, things to learn about and fascinating people to meet. Seniors (age 50 and above) relax knowing when taking short day trips or venturing out on extended excursions they won’t have any trouble making friends and getting around. Also , you won’t worry about getting lost on our trips. Plus, seniors are often relieved to find they don’t have to make plans or decisions on their own. Moreover, when traveling long distances, they’ve discovered that they rarely have to pull out their wallet to pay for hotels, meals, and tips or worry about local gratuity customs. The best benefit of traveling with TSoC is we share different interests which encourages us to expand our horizons, think outside the box, and try new things. And when members join us we typically bond very quickly because we are such a friendly bunch. Copyright © 2021 Peel, Inc.

While working in corporate America, I found myself still searching and searching for more. More connection, more family, more community. The divorce rate is increasing, making broken homes seem like the norm. The confusion that lives in a broken home can permeate through children, and then they get married, only to wind up divorced like their parents, and so begins another cycle. How do we break this cycle? God has a design for the family. We need to get back to His design and equip families with hope. As the son of a preacher, I had this deep down feeling that my calling was in ministry. This hunch was confirmed in 2008, when God called me to minister the gospel under the leadership of my father, Dr. John Ogletree, at First Metropolitan Church as a Young Adult Pastor and an Elder. I've served in the CityView Collective Planting Residency, a group of gospel-centered churches working to plant churches in the Houston area, and I am excited to see how God has ordered my steps in the years to come. We've been here since 2017, and today, I'm humbled and honored to be a part of the Cypress community bringing families together and bringing communities together. Today, I still work in corporate America, but I'm excited to have started my seminary degree at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. When I'm not connecting our patrons to the Source to find their joy and peace, you'll probably find me watching a football game, spending time with my wife, Sherrell, or playing with our three handsome boys– Jaiden, Josiah, and Jaxon. Image Church had its grand opening on September 12th at 3 pm. Regular service times will be 10 am every Sunday.

By Kim Maxian The Fairfield Women’s Club would like to thank the Fairfield community for your support over the last year, despite working around Covid. The two Garage Sales were a great success for both FWC and the neighbors who sold their goods. Also, the Holiday Market was fun, and the vendors who participated said that they did very well. The Parade and Fourth@Fairfield were also a huge success, with over 1,000 people in attendance at the parade and the event at Keith. All of your participation in these events makes it possible to raise money to put right back into the community. We made almost $10,000 this year that we can now award to our charities. Ault, Keith, Swenke Elementary, Salyards Middle School, Bridgeland High School, and our Volunteer Fire Department will benefit from your community involvement. We also support the Constables throughout the year. We will invite representatives to the September meeting to award the checks. Save the date for the Fall Garage Sale, October 2nd. Go to www. fairfieldwomensclub.org to register. Save the Date of December 4th for our first ever Christmas Market and Parade. More details to follow. Our next meeting will be on September 21st at Bradford Creek Clubhouse at 7:00 pm. Fairfield Community Gazette - September 2021

By Lily Wachuku My name is Lily Wachuku, and I am a 16-year-old senior at Cypress Ranch High School and a Cypress resident. I created "Live Life the Girl Way," a web-based girls' organization that focuses on empowering young girls and teens. My organization is over two years old and is frequently accessed by over 130 countries, with some of my posts averaging over 6,000 hits. My organization focuses on positive and uplifting messages for young girls and teens to encourage them to reach their full potential. I am also a motivational speaker, because when I started middle school, I noticed that many girls around me lacked self-confidence and didn't believe in themselves. The majority of the girls throughout middle school and high school weren't empowered or encouraged. They believed the stereotypes that society has set for girls and women today; many didn't seem to think there was a place for them outside of "girl careers." I have been lucky enough to have people around me every day who empower and encourage me to be my best self and achieve all of my goals and dreams. This year, we have launched the campaign, "Fuel Her Dreams," to raise money to educate girls in Malawi, Africa. Our mission is to fund 20 girls with one year of education to help combat child marriage. "Live Life the Girl Way" is working with UNICEF USA to reach a goal of raising $3540. I am asking for the support of the Cypress community to help me "Fuel Her Dreams." The fundraiser link is https://charity. gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/fuel-her-dreams1. The deadline for donations is September 30, 2021. Live Life the Girl Way is not a feminist organization. It is dedicated to encouraging girls globally to achieve all of their goals and dreams, eradicate their insecurities, and take their place in the world. If I empower and inspire girls to Dream, Succeed, and Achieve, I can change the world for the better. "Live Life the Girl Way" can be accessed at www.livelifethegirlway. com.

Submitted by Pat Hudson Because we value the health and well-being of our sponsors, volunteers, and friends, we have made the difficult decision to postpone our Cy-Fair Helping Hands’ 1st Annual Stetsons & Stilettos Gala. The new date for our fundraiser is Saturday, February 19, 2022; the venue will remain Bridal Oaks Weddings and Events, 18224 K-Z Road, Cypress, 77433. While this decision saddens us, we are confident that it is the right thing to do. All current sponsorships, donations, and ticket purchases will be recognized and honored on the new date. We will continue to seek out enticing food and beverage selections and additional auction items that are sure to draw some bidding wars! Watch our website and social media for updates in the silent and live auctions. Thank you for your patience and understanding. We look forward to seeing you at our Stetsons & Stilettos Gala on Saturday, February 19, 2022.

Submitted by Charity Kilgore Are you looking for fun activities with a purpose this fall? The Mental Health Heroes Classic Golf Tournament and the Play, It Forward Casino Royale are just around the corner. Proceeds will benefit Shield Bearer Counseling Centers and directly fund counseling services and programs for local residents in need. The Mental Health Heroes Classic will be held October 6, 2021, from 1-7 PM at Gleannloch Pines Golf Club in Spring, TX. Sponsored by Katherine Lee, Prosody Consulting, and Rick Skinner of Edward Jones, this shotgun start tournament features a $50,000 prize hole in one competition. Sponsorships and teams are limited and forming now at https://shieldbearer.salsalabs.org/mhhclassic. The Play, It Forward Casino Royale will be held November 13, 2021, from 7-11 PM at Mia Bella Events & Receptions near Tomball, complete with casino games, fabulous food and drinks, and a James Bond vibe. Tickets and sponsorship details are available online https://shieldbearer. salsalabs.org/playitforwardcasinoroyale For more information about Shield Bearer, a local nonprofit that provides professional counseling, community programs, and training, visit shieldbearer.org, call 281-894-7222, or attend a Virtual Community Breakfast on the first Tuesday of each month at 9 AM. 8 Fairfield Community Gazette - September 2021

Re aders Become Le aders By Jenny Basham After learning that the public library in Waller, where our business is located, has been closed for over 2 years, my husband and I decided to install the Little Free Library I received from a retired steward in the Waller community. Reading is exciting and is an important element to an educational foundation, so I wanted to give the gift of reading to kids and adults in our community and do it for FREE with absolutely no strings attached. After my husband got the little library installed for me, I took to social media and asked for donations from the Fairfield community and the response has been overwhelming! My dear friend, Kim Berryman, has been the biggest help by driving all over Cypress picking up boxes and boxes and boxes of books. Donations were coming in faster than I could keep up with and the Little Free Library stationed outside very quickly needed an expansion. My husband built shelves inside our business and I eventually got the books somewhat organized. But the books weren’t going out the door. Word of the little library had not gotten out into the Waller community despite my attempts on social media. So, to get books out the door and in the hands of readers rather than just have them sit on the shelf, I took to social media again in mid-July but this time it was to ask for specific book requests from readers. So, I took orders, lots of orders! A few people came to the library in Waller to get their books, I personally delivered books to the porch of some but most picked up their books from my front porch in Fairfield, and some even left donations as they picked up their books. I was able to provide a couple of new teachers with a box of books to start their classroom library, give many parents new titles for their avid readers, as well as fill the shelf of a low income apartment lending library started by the college age daughter of a fellow Fairfield neighbor. It was a great experience, a bit overwhelming at first because there were so many requests, but I got through them all and it was well worth it. A lot of books hit the hands of readers in July! Right now the library is manned by me with the help of my husband when needed. How can the community help? There are two big things that would help right now. We need more books in Spanish. We have a very small selection in Spanish, maybe 10 children’s books. So we could use more books in Spanish for children, teens and adults. We need help getting the word out to the Waller community. I contacted the school district at the end of May but will need to utilize their electronic flier notification system which will require a payment per flier distributed, which we probably will still do but we still need more communication sent out to the community. We are accepting donations, especially if the alternative is for the donor to take the books to a donation center that will turn around and sell them. We want to prevent the reselling of books and keep them free for the community. The Little Free Library is located at 2930 Washington Street in Waller and is open 24/7. The Little Free Library is located at On-Site Certification, 2930 Washington Street in Waller. Copyright © 2021 Peel, Inc.

I am a 16-year-old attending Bridgeland Highschool and have recently started a business planting plants. My slogan is “you point I plant.” Others services I provide include weeding, planting, plant removal and relocation, mulching, and making new flower beds. The business idea was born when I was out working in my yard, and I thought to my self this is a service I could make money doing. You can contact me at +17138536271 and follow me on Facebook at Walker Plants Plants.

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email me: joycebehindthemic@gmail.com CONNECT ON FACEBOOK! SEARCH: Hurry Sundown Band AND: Cypress Music Scene

*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

Dates to Remember: *9/17 – The Barn – Kory Quinn, 7pm *9/18 – The Burger Ranch – Hurry Sundown Trio, 6p *9/24 – BFE Rock Club – OverTime, 7p *9/25 – 2920 Roadhouse – Sunny Sweeney, 8p *10/01 – Waller County Fair – Brian Sacco, 9p *10/02 – The Burger Ranch – OKTOBERFEST MUSICFEST, 11a *10/8 – Dosey Doe – The Big Barn Chris Night, 8:30p *10/9 – City of Wharton Annual Downtown Wine Fest - Hurry Sundown Trio, 7p

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Wanna know how to make a musician cry? Tell them “Sorry, the show is cancelled” but in this case, my tears turned to excitement! When my band’s show was rescheduled, I knew exactly where I was going to spend the night instead - watching the “Matt Sebastian Band” play locally at The Barn located at 16416 Meuschke Rd. in Cypress, TX! Matt Sebastian’s local show venues include the Cypress favorites Creekwood Grill, The Barn and The Burger Ranch, just to name a few, but that’s not the extent of it. His Alternative, Bluesy, Southern Rock sound is popular amongst every age group! Matt performs as an acoustic solo artist and when we are lucky, he’s with his FULL band! (Matt Sebastian, Lead Vocals, Guitar + Byron Burnham, Lead Guitar + Gavin Gonzales, Bass + Jake Dansby, Drums) All very cool dudes I enjoyed chatting with between sets. Be sure to Follow them on Facebook at facebook.com/mattsebastianband/ to keep up with their events and happenings! Performing songs such as “Nothing Else Matters, by Metallica, “Save Tonight”, by Eagle Eye Cherry, “Wonderwall” by Oasis and “Hurricane” by Band of Heathens, you are sure to get your fix of hits! The crowd roared when Matt invited me on stage to sing the sultry Hurricane tune with him on stage! Surprise! (for me too!) It was a blast, and we made a memory that night! His wife, Kimberly, was there in major support too! With a smile on her face and her camera hung around her neck, Kim captured Matt’s highlight moments every step of the way. They welcomed me with open arms, we toasted to the special occasion then I ran straight to the Merch Table and grabbed me a shirt and a Koozie! I changed into it immediately because it was softer than the shirt I wore there! Get yours ASAP! Grab some friends and go catch you a Matt Sebastian Show – you’ll be glad you did! Until next time…. *All shows subject to change, no guarantee. Updates available via Facebook. Visit @Cypress Music Scene online 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

Bridgeland High School quarterback Conner Weigman, Cypress Park High School running back Nate Livingston and linebacker Harold Perkins, Cypress Ranch offensive lineman Bryce Simpson and Cy-Fair High School linebacker Hunter Warren were among the standout football players named to and honored as a part of the Touchdown Club of Houston 2021 UIL High School Preseason Football Team. The honorees will be recognized on Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Bayou City Event Center (9401 Knight Road). The five seniors were among 38 football players selected to the preseason team, which the Touchdown Club constructs through film study, recommendations, recruiting rankings and preseason publications. Each player honored by the Touchdown Club will be presented with a plaque commemorating the distinction. Since 2013, 30 CFISD players have been named to the preseason team, which included the district having multiple selections from 2014-2017. CFISD had three honorees each in 2019 and 2020, and seven standouts selected in 2016. For a full list of honorees and other information, visit the Touchdown Club website at www.touchdownclub. org.

Cowser Selected By The Baltimore Orioles Cypress Ranch High School 2018 graduates Colton Cowser and Ty Madden were both selected on the first day of the 2021 Major League Baseball First-Year Player draft, which included Cowser tying the mark as the highest draft pick in CFISD history. Cowser was selected fifth overall by the Baltimore Orioles, while Madden was picked 32nd overall by the Detroit Tigers. The two gathered with family and friends on July 11 at Creekwood Grill to watch the MLB draft. “It’s an honor,” said Cowser, an outfielder at Sam Houston State University who became the highest draft pick in baseball program and Southland Conference history. “It’s awesome that the Baltimore Orioles believe in me and believe that I have the skillset to contribute to their organization eventually.” Said Madden, a right-handed pitcher for the University of Texas and the program’s highest selection since 2011: “This is amazing. I can’t thank the Tigers organization enough for giving me this opportunity. Let’s roll.” As seniors at Cypress Ranch, Cowser and Madden helped lead the Mustangs to the 2018 Class 6A state semifinals. Cowser became an instant star at Sam Houston State University and one of the most decorated players in program history. He was named a Freshman All-American in 2019 and the Southland Conference Hitter Copyright © 2021 Peel, Inc.

The Bridgeland High School football team will open its 2021 season as part of nationally televised showcase, with the Bears set to face Klein Cain on Saturday, Aug. 28 on ESPNU. Bridgeland joins 13 other football programs across seven states to be featured in the 12th GEICO ESPN High School Football Kickoff. The seven games will be played beginning Thursday, Aug. 26 and continue through the weekend. The entire slate will be shown nationally across ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and the ESPN app. Bridgeland and Klein Cain will meet at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 28 at Klein Memorial Stadium. The Bears are coming off a 2020 season in which they went 12-1 and earned an undefeated District 16-6A championship. They captured the first two playoff victories in program history and finished as Class 6A Division II Region II semifinalists. Klein Cain posted an 8-3 record last season and finished as a Division II-6A Region II area finalist. The two young programs faced each other to begin the 2020 season, with Bridgeland prevailing 49-42 at Cy-Fair FCU Stadium. The game featured more than 1,100 yards of total offense between the teams. Bridgeland senior quarterback Conner Weigman, who was recently named to the prestigious Elite 11, is among a number of top football recruits to be featured in the weekend’s games according to ESPN rankings. Weigman is verbally committed to Texas A&M University and currently ranked 36th in the ESPN 300 and second nationally among his position (Quarterback: Pocket Passer). Against Klein Cain last season, Weigman passed for 372 yards and three touchdowns to go with 149 yards rushing and three scores. of the Year. He then earned a spot on the Collegiate National Team that summer and was named MVP of the United States vs. Cuba Friendship series. In 2021, Cowser ranked in the top five in the Southland Conference in batting average (.374), runs (61), hits (76), home runs (16), RBI (52) and walks (42). He was the conference’s Player of the Year and StudentAthlete of the Year. “For this to be a reality now, it just tells a lot about how hard I’ve worked and how much my friends and family have believed in me,” said Cowser, who wasn’t drafted coming out of high school. “I’m very grateful for Sam Houston to give me the opportunity to get better and develop. I’m forever grateful for that.” Madden was selected in the 43rd round (1,022nd overall) by the Kansas City Royals in 2018 but elected to attend the University of Texas. He posted a 4-1 record as a freshman and compiled a 1.80 ERA in 25 innings as the Longhorns’ Saturday starting pitcher in 2020. As a junior, Madden struck out 137 batters, the most by a Longhorns’ pitcher since 2004. He held opponents to a .188 batting average and was named the Big 12 Conference Pitcher of the Year and first team AllAmerican by two organizations in helping lead the University of Texas to the College World Series. “Going to school was one of the best decisions I ever made,” Madden said. “Back then I thought I was ready, but I wasn’t. My time at Texas was the best time of my life and the way my game developed was unbelievable. I’m glad I made that decision three years ago.” Cowser and Madden surpassed their Cypress Ranch teammates in becoming the first high school teammates selected this high in the draft in nearly 20 years. Fairfield Community Gazette - September 2021

September Speakers: Judges Forum: Pros and Cons of Bail Reform The Cypress-Tomball Democrats will hold its next virtual monthly meeting Monday, September 20, 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, visit our Website at CyTomDemocrats.org. The Judges Forum will feature six Criminal Court Judges; three Misdemeanor Court Judges and three Felony Court Judges. They are; David Singer, Judge · Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 14, Shannon Baldwin, Judge · Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 4, Robert Johnson, Criminal District Court Judge · 177th Judicial District, Ta’iva Bell, Criminal District Court Judge · 339th Judicial District, Raul Rodriguez, Judge · Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 13 and Nikita Harmon, Criminal District Court Judge · 176th Judicial District. The Judges will discuss the Pros and Cons of Bail Reform based on their level of cases. All are welcome to attend and to join this growing club, which meets on the third Monday 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.

Judge David Singer | Judge Shannon Baldwin | Judge Robert Johnson

Judge Ta’iva Bell | Judge Raul Rodriguez | Judge Nikita Harmon

Fa i r f i e l d R e p u b l i c a n s a r e a g r o u p o f 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. We can be found on Facebook 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. 12 Fairfield Community Gazette - September 2021

Submitted by Bonnie Foster Cy-Fair Republican Women (CFRW) was founded in the summer of 2005 to see if there was interest in forming a Republican Women’s Club in NW Harris County. We meet, we agreed and we got to work. CFRW meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at Hearthstone Country Club, except for August when we host an evening social with a speaker; October of the odds years when we hold our biennial fundraiser “High Heels High Tea” and December is our Christmas Party. The Tuesday meetings start at 11 am with social time; 11:30 am is the speaker and business meeting and at 12:30 pm is lunch. There is an option for lunch or an option to attend the meeting only. CFRW’s objectives are to promote an informed electorate through political education; increase the effectiveness of women in the cause of good government through active political participation; to facilitate cooperation among Republican Women's Organizations; foster loyalty to the Republican Party and to promote its principles and candidates in all elections including non-partisan elections and to work for the election of the Republican Party's nominees. As a paying member of CFRW you become part of the Texas Federation of Republican Women (TFRW) and the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW). We also welcome men as Associate Members. Our August social this year is August 19th at Hearthstone County Club on 7615 Ameswood Dr. from 6-8pm in the evening. Our guest speaker will be Precinct 3 Commissioner, Tom Ramsey. Tom will be talking on the State of Harris County. You can find more information and how to make a reservation on our website at www.cfrw.net. The funds raised at our High Heels High Tea (HHHT) event are used to give to Republican candidates in the general election from the Cy-Fair area who are running for state and local offices. We were able to give $18,000 to candidates in the 2020 election cycle from funds raised from the 2019 HHHT. You can find information about this year’s event on the website at www.cfrw.net. Cy-Fair Republican Women gives away 3 scholarships each year. Two of the scholarships go high school girls in the Cy-Fair ISD and one to Cy-Hope. We also bring monthly donations of needed items to give to the residents at Camp Hope. We welcome guests and encourage you to join us; meet our members and think about becoming a member yourself. Besides our website at www.cfrw.net, you can also find us on Facebook at Cy-Fair Republican Women. If you have any questions, please feel free to email Bonnie Foster, President of CFRW, at cyfairrepwomen@gmail.com. Copyright © 2021 Peel, Inc.

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I’m a COVID-era homeschool mom. This is our second year of homeschooling, and I am very excited! I hope after reading this, more families will be encouraged to start or consider homeschooling as an excellent alternative to public education. I’ve always wanted to stay home and raise my children, especially when they were little. However, I was not familiar with homeschool; therefore, it had not been something I considered. It was only after the start of COVID-19 that my husband and I began to discuss it as the next step for our family. I met more and more homeschool families through church and other local events. They were always welcoming, helpful, and encouraging. We did the online version of public school for a semester in the Spring of 2020 but realized it was not for my family. We decided that either the children should be homeschooled or return to inperson instruction. At home, we could control the environment, educate safety, and provide continuity knowing another shutdown could occur. At-home instruction, although different, would provide much-needed stability and was the best choice for us! At this writing, there is a variant of the original COVID-19 virus, called the Delta variant, surfacing. I’m not advocating responding out of fear or letting it dominate our choices. I’m suggesting we 14 Fairfield Community Gazette - September 2021

operate in wisdom and courage to do the best thing for our family. Homeschooling in this season was the wisest choice for us. In fact, we plan to continue homeschooling even if the pandemic ends! My kids are doing well mentally, emotionally, socially, and academically. If families can logistically afford to homeschool their children, I think their education can be more rewarding, fun, challenging, flexible, and exciting! You do not have to have a teaching certificate to educate your kids. You have been their first teacher since they were born, and you can continue to teach them! Here are some tips that I would give to any mom or family that is new to homeschool or has recently decided to try homeschooling, mainly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. You can do this: Connect with other homeschool families. Support and connection are so important, especially now. Many of us were in quarantine for quite a while. As a result, the mental, emotional or social impact could be felt in our kids, resulting in learning challenges or behavioral changes. Those that had a prolonged period of isolation to protect against the spread of disease may have noticed their child report more feelings of being overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, sad, or experiencing changes in mood due to the very sudden and sustained life changes. Balance their education and social needs while trying to be wise and cautious as well. Join homeschool groups. Connecting, even in a small way, makes a big difference! Making connections and getting involved with your local homeschool groups is very helpful. Take a deep breath! Do not get overwhelmed. There are a lot of choices, and you don’t have to rush. Stay encouraged. Ask for help. Talking to other moms about what they have tried was very helpful. Ask about what worked for their learners and what didn’t. What programs they preferred over others and why? These are a few questions more seasoned moms are happy to answer. It will give you valuable pieces of information that will help you streamline what you may want to do with your learner! Do not be afraid to outsource. There are many options available, from local Co-Ops to signing up for a teacher to help teach your child in a particular subject. Deschool: This was a term I was introduced to about two years ago to help “unlearn” some of the routines of public school, like having to start and stop at a particular time of day, having to teach for the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR Test), or the notion of having to teach all of my kids the same way. As homeschoolers, we are moving forward all the time and at any time! The learning may not necessarily be from a textbook. I find those experiences are the most fun! You can explore this website for more details on deschooling. https://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/ homeschooling-101/deschooling/ I recommend checking the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and joining a local homeschool advocacy group such as: Homeschool Legal Defense Association (HSLA). For moms new to homeschooling in Texas, visit www.tea.texas.gov for lots of helpful information. The Homeschool Legal Defense Association is beneficial and advocates for the freedom to homeschool and offers support for families on the homeschool journey. Do not give up! No one will advocate, push for your kids, love them or want the best for them in this world more than you. Copyright © 2021 Peel, Inc.

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By Joan Hagan We are kicking off this Fall with some exciting activities! Our next monthly luncheon is Monday, September 13th at 11:45am in the Youth Room at Good Shepherd. With our Houston Astros in the playoff hunt, our guest speaker will be Bill Brown, voice of the Houston Astros from 1987 to 2016. He will give us insight into many past exciting times for the team & fans! There will be a catered, baseball-themed lunch of hot dogs, peanuts & much more! And, be sure to mark your calendar for Monday, October 4th at 11:45am in the Youth Room. Our County Commissioner, Tom Ramsey will be our guest to give us an overview of Cypress & what to expect in the years ahead! This will be a “can’t miss” event! In addition to monthly luncheons, Classic Adults offers day trips in & around the Houston area, a weekly men’s coffee group, line dancing, Pickleball, and more! Make plans to join us by registering at www.goodchurch.org under registrations for Classic Adults. Call the church at 281-373-2273 with any questions. We welcome anyone 50 years young or better to join us at our monthly luncheons on the first Monday of the month at 11:45AM at Good Shepherd UMC located at 20155 Cypresswood Drive in Fairfield. You do not have to be a member of Good Shepherd UMC to attend Classic Adults.

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