Fairfield - October 2021 by Peel, Inc.

VOLUME 28, NUMBER 10

OCTOBER 2021

Fairfield Community Gazette - October 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 date has 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. Fairfield Village Homeowner’s Association. The September 2021 meeting was at 8:30 AM. The October meeting has not been determined but is an evening meeting at 6:00 PM at the Lakeside Trails Clubhouse. For more information, contact First Service Residential at 713-332-4763. Monday, October 4, 2021, Fairfield Republicans. This is the regularly scheduled first Monday meeting. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM. The Facebook page is the “Fairfield Republicans” group. Please check that page to confirm the meeting date and location. For additional information, please contact Bill Ely at 832-919-4999. Wednesday, October 6, 2021, Municipal Utility District (MUD) #396. The October 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 713-6515345 to confirm meeting venues and dates. For dial-in instructions, contact Bill Wilson at 832-653-5146. Saturday, October 23, 2021, Cypress Texas Tea Party (CTTP). This is the regularly scheduled fourth Saturday of every month. The meeting begins at 12 Noon and is 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 speakers. Tuesday, October 26, 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) 281-3514060. 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. Tuesday, November 1, 2021, General Election with early voting beginning October 18th. Registered voters may vote on three positions for the Cy-Fair Independent School District Board. More information can be obtained at www. cfisd.net and at local meetings mentioned above. In addition, voters may vote on eight amendments to the Texas constitution. 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 - October 2021

Table of Contents

Around Fairfield 4 Editor's Note 5 Together We're Better 6 Paying it Forward 7 Annual Medicare Enrollment is Around the .... Corner 8 Spotlight on a Local Entreprenuer 8 Get Up and Go Community Events 9 Joyce Behind the Mic 12 Fall Fundraiser - Fun Run is Coming! 13 Women's Club Busy and Expanding 13 Eight New Officers Sworn In 13 Constable Stats 16 Sportsmanship and Hard Work Pays Off 16 Classic Adults 17 Second Baptist Church Events School News 10 Ault Has a New AP 10 Bridgeland HS Students Recognized at FBLA . National Conference 11 Ault Butterfly Garden Ready to Admire 12 Cy-Fair FCU Awards 7 Local Teachers Classroom Makeovers 12 Students Return to Classes for 2021-2022 ....... School Year 14 Junior Police Academy Connects Young ......... Students with Officers In Every Issue 18 Teen Job Seekers 18 Classifieds

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Editors Notes—Well, folks, we've made it to October, the tenth month of the year in our calendar. It is the beginning of fall in the Northern Hemisphere, but it is associated with spring in the Southern hemisphere. Some fun facts about February include: • October's birthstones are Tourmaline and Opal. • Birth Flower for October is the Calendula or Marigold. • October has two zodiac symbols: Libra (until October 22nd) and Scorpio (from October 23rd to November 22nd) • October is National Pizza Month, National Popcorn Poppin' Month, National Pork Month, and National Seafood Month. • October ends on the same day of the week as February every year. • More United States Presidents were born in October than any other month, while only five First Ladies were born in October. October marks the beginning of three months of non-stop holiday season fun. The end of the month features Halloween, but this is just the start of the holiday season to come. Yes, this month marks the beginning of our non-stop holiday season. So now you can start decorating for the upcoming holiday. There is no scarcity of pumpkins in the craft stores, so get going. Speaking of the holidays, we are reminded that we are entering the season of sharing and gratefulness. So guess what? We have lots of heartwarming stories to kick off the season. I'm sure you will enjoy Al Cisne's story on Paying It Forward. You might want to know how Central Wire accumulated its donation to Cy-Fair Helping Hands. And, you will probably be interested in reading about and participating in the 2021 Dine Out For Charity Campaign. Remember The Cypress Music Scene is sponsoring the Octoberfest on October 2nd. Joyce Behind The Mike is a reoccurring column, as is the Senior Activities and now Spotlight on an Entrepreneur. And about local real estate, you will want to find out what makes one of our area companies so great. Please remember to contact me or drop me an email when you see one of your neighbors going above and beyond the call of duty. Those people and their kind deeds are what make it too great to be a Fairfield resident. For questions, concerns, or contributing an article, please get in touch with me, Jackie Devine, at jackiedevine@peelinc.com.

Real Estate—It seems to be the most talked about, wild ride these days. Homes are being snatched up in one day on the market, sometimes tens of thousands of dollars above list price, and even having their appraisal contingencies waived! Who knew that it would get this crazy, or how long it will last? No one knows! This market couldn't have been predicted. What we do know is that we are fortunate to live in Texas and even more so being in the Houston real estate market. Our abundance of highly sought after communities is a huge reason that people are moving to Texas. Their location, great schools, and the countless amenities they have to offer are just some of the reasons people are excited to settle in our neighborhoods! Here is an inside look at one of the areas' top teams, living in and serving Fairfield, and the greater Houston area. When you hear the phrase, “Together We’re Better,” it may remind you of the Ellis-Nabors Real Estate Team logo you have seen posted on their ads, and on social media. But to the team, “Together We’re Better” isn’t just a slogan; it is a way of life. That dynamic team was co-founded in 2009 by Clint & Amy Nabors and her parents, Mark & Catherine Ellis. Mark had been in real estate since 1983, and Clint, licensed in 1999, had graduated with a degree in real estate from Baylor University. In 2015 they joined Better Homes & Gardens-Gary Greene to better serve their clients. Over the years, they have steadily grown to include more agents and staff—all of whom understand the Fairfield market because most of them live here. Like any forward-thinking team, they are plugged into Houston and its surrounding areas because they have members who also live in Bridgeland, Cypress Creek Lakes & Jersey Village. Collectively, they have sold over 500 homes in Fairfield alone and average 150 real estate transactions in any given year. They also continuously rank as a top producing team within Gary Greene and have received numerous awards from the Houston Business Journal! As for its co-founder, Clint Nabors, he is passionate about cultivating new talent, mentoring existing agents, and sharing his vast knowledge and depth of experience. He enjoys guiding his proteges in positive directions and helping them achieve a rewarding and successful career in real estate. Clint’s passion and commitment to excellence have led him to become the Branch Manager and Real Estate Coach for the Fairfield Office. His wife, Amy Nabors, has taken the lead role for the Ellis-Nabors Team, and she continues to help her team exceed the expectations of every client. Copyright © 2021 Peel, Inc.

Whether working with buyers or sellers, the team is committed to maintaining good follow-up and the highest standards. Plus, they offer cutting-edge marketing support that strongly emphasizes 21st century sales technology, including automated systems, artificial intelligence, and services like staging, professional photography, video and aerials. Their team of professionals is committed in every way possible to helping their clients with one of the most important decisions they will ever make. The Ellis-Nabors Team is backed by one of the top brokerages in Houston, Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate. The support and training the agents receive from that forward-thinking firm contributes to their successes, along with the coaching they receive from Clint. Clint has said, “It takes a company with its finger on the pulse and an eye to the future to ride the waves of the real estate market, and that is what we are all committed to doing.” The Ellis-Nabors Team is constantly looking to provide service to the community and give back. They partner with many local businesses and schools, and have fun doing it. They are known for their annual Shred Events, National Night Out, Candy Cane Fun Run, Running for Greater Things, and more! Their agents have charities near and dear to their hearts that they support as well. The Gary Greene office features many events as well. They will be holding a Community-Wide Low-Cost Pet Vaccination Event with local vendors, people from the neighborhood, and pet lovers. It will be a family-fun event with food trucks, face painters, and pet adoptions. More information on this event coming, stay tuned. For more information on the local real estate market or the EllisNabors Team, visit them at https://www.ellisnaborsteam.com.

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Paying It Forward Submitted by Al Cisne The Gazette always asks for stories about people in our community helping one another out or doing good deeds. So, here is one for you: Ever have a ‘bad Monday’ and you encounter just the person to show you what is right with the world? Here is my story” On my way home this afternoon, I stopped at Auto Zone at the front of FF, and I noticed someone was working on a car in the heat. It was no other than Gary, the manager. I stopped to offer help and ask how he was doing. He declined the help but mentioned that he had just gotten back to work from being out sick for a couple of weeks, but a young lady was down on her luck and had a bad battery. On this particular car, you have to remove the tire and the inner fender well to get to the hold-down bracket and the cables to change it, and most places won’t do it or charge quite a bit for the labor. So here was Gary paying it forward. People like Gary make me Fairfield Proud!

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Annual Medicare Enrollment is Around the Corner Medicare Annual Enrollment is approaching Oct. 15th- Dec. 7th! It is such a short period to make big decisions. Please don’t make those choices alone or without having all the facts. Enlist the help of Ana Santiago, a qualified and certified Medicare benefits advisor right in your neighborhood! Ana represents all major carriers and is passionate about getting the proper care for every individual. “Your needs go first” is her motto. Don’t entrust such an important decision to just a “call center” -next in line type of coverage. Don’t be fooled with T.V. commercial ads with celebrities telling you about benefits that only a few qualify for to get you to call. Private Medicare Health plan benefits are by area. Call and request your one-on-one personalized visit and have a professional explain all the available benefits in your area while first keeping your needs in mind. Ask all your questions; there is no rush to answer the next person. Your well-being is of foremost importance to her. Ana adds, “I’m so blessed! What inspires me and makes me work hard for my customers is knowing that I am giving them the benefits they need. It’s a rewarding experience to know that they trust me with what’s precious to them: their health. I take that trust and confidence in me very seriously. That is why I named my agency “Trusted By Seniors.” Whether you are new to Medicare or have been in Medicare for a while, it remains a confusing topic for most people. I became a Medicare insurance broker because it’s my passion to serve senior communities by helping people navigate Medicare. You can contact Ana Santiago, Agency Principal of Trusted By Seniors, at 1-855-382-9562 (832) 574-8561, or visit www.TrustedBySeniors.com.

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Spotlight on a Local Entrepreneur Entreprenuer

By JoAnn Lambert Trip Coordinator

By Jackie Devine Each month, we are going to salute a local entrepreneur. The first in our series is Kim Liberta, Chef, owner and operator of Cookin' with Kim. She holds a Culinary Arts Degree from Johnson and Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island, and her experience in the field is extraordinary. Chef Kim has trained with some of the nation's leading culinary talents and worked in significant eateries and small-town cafes across the country, including the Wolfgang Puck Café at the MGM Grand, Las Vegas, and San Francisco's Fog City Diner concept in Las Vegas, San Francisco, and Chicago. Her favorite position was as Executive Chef for the South Gate Group north of Chicago in Lake Forest, Illinois, where our Chef ran three different concepts under one roof. In 2007, as a stay-at-home mom, Kim began teaching freezer meal classes for busy professionals and parents to serve their families healthy, nutritious meals. From there, her reputation and her business blossomed. Today, she competes with major players, preparing a full array of the freezer meals, Tuesday night hot meals, and client favorite granola bites. Chef Kim also caters and teaches classes from her local Cypress kitchen. After 15 years, Chef is bringing back those original classes "Freezer Meal Make and Take," where adults who love and hate to cook work as a team to prepare from-scratch meals to stock their freezers. She also teaches junior chefs all summer long! To learn more about Cookin' with Kim or register for an upcoming class, go online to www.cookinwithkim.com.

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As The Traveling Seniors always like to say, "Traveling is the only thing we buy that makes us richer," then, they invariably add, "and smarter!" That was the case on our August 20th trip to Austin. There we were treated to a tour of our beautiful granite statehouse given by a knowledgable and informative docent. The Texas Capitol is widely recognized as one of the nation's most distinguished state capitols and stands as a testament to the history of the Lone Star State. From there, we headed over to Coopers Old Time Pit Bar B Q, home of the original World Famous "Big Chop." And then, we were off to explore the Bullock Texas State History Museum—a Texas State History Museum that features three floors of interactive exhibits, and special effect shows telling the story of Texas. Join Us At One Of Our Upcoming Activities: October 4: Commissioner Tom Ramsey Speaks: at Classic Adults Catered Mexican Luncheon. Must RSVP at (281) 373-2273 or www. goodchurch.us. October 20: Haunted Tour: Find out why Houston has become a ghost research and exploration hub. Early dinner in town. October 21: Halloween Potluck: Fairfield's Lakeside Trails 11:00 to 3:00. November Day Trip: To be determined. November 18: Thanksgiving Potluck: Fairfield's Lakeside Trails 11:00 to 3:00. Bring a Thanksgiving dish. December 1: Christmas Lights: We will go to dinner downtown and take a tour of the beautiful area Christmas lights. This is a free trip. We leave from FBC at 5:00 pm. On-going Weekly Activities Second and Third Thursday Cards: 5 Crowns/ Dominoes: Mexican Train Lakeside Trails Clubhouse 1:00 to 4:00. Breakfast at Denny's: 1st and 3rd at 8:30 am. Friday at Denny's on 290. Extended Excursions Nashville Show Trip: December 5-11: Includes 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, ride the Delta Flatboats inside the Opryland Hotel. $765.00 For more information: Jo Ann Lambert at pstlgrl@gmail.com or Jackie Devine at jackie. devine@comcast.net. Copyright © 2021 Peel, Inc.

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: *10/15 – The Barn - Mike & The Moonpies, 6p *10/16 – Montgomery Fall Festival, 12p *10/22 – The Burger Ranch - Mandi Powell, 6p *10/23 – Brew:30 Taphouse - HURRY SUNDOWN, 6:3p *10/29 – 2920 Roadhouse - Jerrod Niemann, 8p *10/30 – The Barn - The Spicoli’s Halloween Bash, 6p *11/05 – open *11/06 – The Burger Ranch - HURRY SUNDOWN. 7p

Randy Hulsey, a multi-instrumentalist singer and songwriter with over 50 years of experience making music, plays a wide range of music styles. He's also a Podcaster from Cypress, TX. You can find him at Backstage Pass Radio (BPR). Randy is a former member of the National Hockey League, and he's a musician and a musician's friend. By day, Randy is in IT Sales. He's also a husband to wife Terri Lynn, a father, and he, during his BPR Artist interviews, has a way of asking all the right questions! I met Randy for the first time in person during his show with guest Chris Hughes, a musician from the Galveston area, at Creekwood Grill located at 12710 Telge Road in Cypress. He had just finished his soundcheck, and I couldn't wait to shake his hand and get my southern hug on! Later we debated on who was more excited – him or me! Randy regularly plays locally in Cypress, so be sure to look him up on his website at www. randyhulseymusic.com. You can always find him on Facebook any day of the week at www.facebook.com/randy.hulsey.5 to see his schedule of events! Be sure to give his page a Follow, so you don't miss his shows and big announcements! More about Randy Hulsey? He is such a fan of music. In 2021, he started a Podcast appropriately named Backstage Pass Radio (BPR). He interviews top artists to deliver us - the fans, the inside scoop, never-before-heard stories, event recaps, and things to look forward to in the future. Randy's Interviews are released on a semi-monthly basis. Be sure to look up Backstage Pass Radio on any social media streaming service like Spotify, iTunes, Pandora, etc. Randy's website at www.backstagepassradio.com will inform you of his upcoming artist interview schedule for your entertainment and learning pleasure! Mark it as a favorite in your web browser for added convenience! Until next time….JBTM Photo (from L to R): Craig Hoffman, Brian Sanders, Chris Hughes, Joyce Skala, Randy Hulsey *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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Bridgeland HS Students Recognized at FBLA National Conference

Meet Megan Breidenthal. She comes to us from Wells Elementary where she was an Instructional Specialist. She and her husband have been married for 15 years and have been members of our Fairfield community for 14 years. They have three amazing boys, Caidan, freshman at Bridgeland, Cain, seventh grader at Salyards and Cannon, a third grader at Ault. She is a proud CFISD graduate from Cy-Fair High School (BFND) and a Fighting Texas Aggie c/o 2005 (Whoop). We are so excited to have her as an All-Star and look forward to the great things she will accomplish here at Ault Elementary.

Bridgeland High School juniors Rithvik Katikaneni and Shreyan Katta received national recognition during the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Leadership Conference, held virtually June 29-July 2. More than 12,000 students from across the country participated in the online conference where they attended leadership and networking sessions and competed in multiple events. Katikaneni and Katta were recognized during FBLA’s Awards of Excellence ceremonies for their competition finish. The pair worked together as a team to place eighth overall in Introduction to Business Presentation. This is the first time students from Bridgeland placed at the national competition. “I am very proud of the effort our students put into FBLA competitions this year,” said Tom Mosley, Bridgeland FBLA sponsor. “First, they had to place in the top four at the state level to qualify to compete at the national level. Then they competed against so many teams from all over the country. It is a blessing to work with young people who work hard and who truly care about helping each other improve their skills.” In addition to Katikaneni and Katta, Bridgeland sophomores Samah Ahmed, Shiv Palla and Rajvi Mishra competed in Introduction to Social Media Strategy at the national conference. Students compete and are recognized for a broad range of business and career-related areas at the local, state and national levels. The FBLA National Leadership Conference featured 74 events at the high school level, 60 events at the collegiate level and nine events at the middle school level. FBLA is a national career and technical student organization that strives to bridge business and education by providing positive working relationships through leadership and development programs. Visit the FBLA website for more information.

Bridgeland FBLA Nationals: Bridgeland High School sophomores Shreyan Katta, left, and Rithvik Katikaneni placed eighth overall in Introduction to Business Presentation at the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Leadership Conference. This is the first time students from Bridgeland placed at the national competition. 10 Fairfield Community Gazette - October 2021

Mary Ruth Simonson & Hannah Schlachter, Ault PTO Butterfly Garden Co-Chairs The Ault Butterfly Garden was in tip-top shape for the first day of school, thanks to the volunteers who came to our "Big Help" event the week before school started. Garden committee volunteers have been maintaining, weeding, and watering the garden all summer. Still, a big push right before the school ensured that our beautiful garden was ready to welcome our AllStars back to campus. Adults and kids alike worked on adding soil, making a new bed for a donated mandarin orange tree, spread mulch, weed, and add pea gravel to our painted rock walkway. Students worked together to make a new "star" from donated flagstone pavers. Caterpillars are munching away on pipevine, milkweed, and passion vine, and we'll have more butterflies soon. Come check it out! 10 cool facts that about butterflies 1. Butterfly wings are transparent. 2. There are almost 20,000 butterfly species. 3. Butterflies use their feet to taste. 4. Butterflies only live for a few weeks. 5. The most common butterfly in the US is the Cabbage White. 6. Some butterfly species migrate from the cold. 7. One of the largest butterflies is the Giant Swallowtail Butterfly. 8. Butterflies have a liquid diet. 9. Butterfly wings help them against predators. 10. Butterflies actually have four wings, not two. Contributed by ThoughtCo

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Cy-Fair FCU awards 7 local teachers classroom makeovers

Three CFISD teachers were awarded hundreds of dollars to enhance their classrooms for their students as they were selected as winners of CyFair Federal Credit Union’s Extreme Classroom Makeover competition. The credit union, which was founded by 10 local educators and has historic ties to CFISD, recognized a winning elementary school, middle school and high school teacher, allowing each to reimagine his or her classroom in creative ways to maximize learning. Cypress Springs High School Algebra I teacher Eliza Dorsey, Salyards Middle School special education teacher Laura Coulter and Bang Elementary School pre-kindergarten teacher Tiara Williams were chosen as the three $500 recipients. Dorsey used some of her money to buy materials that relate to her students’ social and emotional needs, like motivational posters, banners and stickers that are placed all around her classroom. “Providing motivation through words and a positive environment energizes the mind to push beyond the limitations to acquire success,” Dorsey said. For Coulter, she said winning the money has helped her create a more welcoming and inclusive space for her students. “I am so excited about my new teaching environment,” Coulter said. “It has been so exciting to put in place all of my ideas for a classroom that will help my students with various accessibility differences. I cannot thank Cy-Fair Federal Credit Union enough for choosing me to win this amazing gift.” Williams said being selected as one of the winners helps enhance her students’ education. “I am thankful as a teacher that I can awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge,” Williams said. “Receiving the money for the classroom makeover has helped me buy supplies to decorate a colorful learning environment for my students and to buy hands-on learning materials for my students to explore.” Emery Elementary School teacher Kiara Thompson, Aragon Middle School teacher Yolanda Figgs and Maybelline Carpenter Center teacher Deedra Wollin were recognized as runner-up honorees and each earned $150 for their classrooms. Black Elementary School teacher Dena Morrison was selected as a random draw $250 winner. “Cy-Fair FCU was founded by 10 educators and we maintain close ties with CFISD to this day,” said Cameron Dickey, Cy-Fair Federal Credit Union president and CEO. “Our classroom makeover competition is just one opportunity when we can show our appreciation for the dedication that the district’s teachers demonstrate to educating our community’s next generation.” Classroom Makeover 2: Salyards Middle School special education teacher Laura Coulter poses with a $500 check after being selected as the middle school winner of Cy-Fair FCU’s Extreme Classroom Makeover competition. 12 Fairfield Community Gazette - October 2021

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD welcomed students back to 92 campuses Aug. 23, beginning the 2021-2022 school year that marks the district’s 82nd year in existence. The school year marked a return to more traditional learning. “We’ve been looking forward to the day where we would have the majority of our kids back in the building,” said Melissa Martin, Francone Elementary School principal. “Even with the changes at the start of the year, everyone has taken it in stride. We’re putting health and safety first.” Added Martha Strother, Brautigam Center principal: “It’s great being back. We just love the happy noises that kids make and the energy that they bring to our hallways and classrooms. We’ve all learned a little bit about not having kids with us and we know they’re a blessing to have.” A number of other campuses opened their doors to students following a variety of completed renovation projects to update the schools and improve learning environments. Safety and security upgrades funded by the 2019 and 2014 Bond programs continued to take shape throughout the district. The first day allowed students and parents to see the overwhelming support for CFISD. School namesakes, Board of Trustees members and numerous volunteers helped welcome students in the morning. Many visited elementary campuses and joined countless other volunteers from community, business and faith-based partners in serving as Bus Buddies in the afternoon. First Day of School 2: A sign in front of Keith Elementary School celebrates the first day of school Aug. 23 and welcomes students back to campus.

Submitted by Kim Maxian Fall is in the air! This year is off to a great start with an increase in membership and members eager to support our committees. Our October 2nd Garage Sale is just around the corner. We invite the Fairfield Community to clean out all of those outgrown clothes, closets, and garages to sell in the Garage Sale. The Fairfield Women’s Club charges $25 per household to advertise in numerous newspapers, newsletters, and on line. We also provide a map on our website of all of the homes that will be actively selling on Oct. 2nd. We do these things to help the sale be successful for everyone. All proceeds go to our Charities: the schools that feed Fairfield, VFW, and Constables. Go to our website, www.fairfieldwomensclub.org to sign up for the Garage Sale. Also, we are actively planning the Christmas Market for Dec. 4th, 9:00-2:00 followed by the Christmas Parade (at dusk) It will be held in the parking lot of Good Shepard Methodist Church. Save the date and come do some early Christmas shopping, then participate in the Parade with your bicycles, golf carts, floats, pick-up trucks or whatever you choose to ride. We ask that all participants decorate their ride in Christmas lights and décor, and if possible, have Christmas music for our spectators to enjoy. If you are interested in having a booth ($35) at the Market, go to www.fairfieldwomensclub,org . Our October meeting is on the 19th at Bradford Creek Clubhouse at 7:00pm. If you would like to join Fairfield Women’s Club, please feel free to come visit a meeting or if you want to become a member, go to our website, www.fairfieldwomensclub.org , where you will find an application to join.

On September 2, 2021, Constable Mark Herman swore in eight new deputies. All will begin serving in their new assignments with the department Tuesday September 7, 2021. Congratulations to all! Pictured from left to right: Deputy Darol Stoneham, Deputy Jeromi Ball, Deputy Willam Bell, Deputy Carlos Saenz, Constable Mark Herman, Deputy Peter Mathew, Deputy Tyler Jackson, Deputy Eduardo Perez and Deputy Gabriel Vasquez

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CFISD Junior Police Academy 1: Tactical flight officers with the Texas Department of Public Safety talk to CFISD Junior Police Academy cadets about the Airbus AS350 helicopter. A flight crew flew the helicopter and landed at each academy session, giving participants one of many up-close looks at various first responder units.

In continuing to find ways to engage with the CFISD community, the district’s police department completed its second Junior Police Academy, giving students a week of learning and activities and helping foster the relationship between officers and their constituents. Created for 9- and-10-year-old students, the academy featured sessions at Cypress Springs (June 7-11) and Cypress Ridge (July 26-30) high schools. A total of 58 students participated in this year’s edition. Academy attendees were grouped into smaller squads, with officers serving as mentors and interacting with cadets on a personal level. “The Junior Police Academy summer camps continue to be a huge success and each year we have students on a waitlist,” said Eric Mendez, CFISD chief of police. “It is incredible to see the students learn different lessons while participating in various activities during the one-week camp. What’s even better is the interaction the students have with the officers and get to see us in a different light. The camps help our department maintain our belief in educational policing and becoming a part of the student’s educational environment.” Officers and cadets alternated between outdoor activities, hands-on instruction and classroom training each day. Session topics included social media safety, stereotyping and bullying, gang prevention, drug prevention and gun safety. Cadets learned various skills, including mapping and tourniquet application, while other activities emphasized team building and problem-solving. Physical training was incorporated daily, with cadets competing in an obstacle course. Fun activities were also fit into the week, giving campers and officers even more opportunities to interact and connect. Cadets were also treated to unique meet-and-greet opportunities with local public safety first responders. Police pilots and tactical flight officers with the Texas Department of Public Safety flew and landed a helicopter at each campus, Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department firefighters and paramedics showcased a firetruck, and members of City Ambulance Service visited cadets and showcased an ambulance. Feedback was positive, and plans are in place for possible academy expansion. “Knowing that we have several hundred students in our district who want to participate every year, I continue to ask, ‘What can we do for next summer? Can we have more camps? How can we make it better?’” Mendez said. “The officers do an outstanding job with the kids in keeping them engaged every single day of the week, finding activities for them to do and lessons for them to learn, and having actual experiences.” 14 Fairfield Community Gazette - October 2021

CFISD Junior Police Academy 2: Students were treated to meetand-greet opportunities with various first responder units and personnel during the CFISD Junior Police Academy, including a visit from Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department firefighters and paramedics.

CFISD Junior Police Academy 3: Water games were among the fun activities incorporated with classroom instruction and physical training during the CFISD Junior Police Academy. CFISD Junior Police Academy 4: The CFISD Junior Police Academy featured two one-week sessions at Cypress Ridge and Cypress Springs high schools. Officers and academy participants connected between outdoor activities, hands-on instruction and classroom training each day.

CFISD Junior Police Academy 5: Members of City Ambulance Service were among the first responder units and personnel to visit with Junior Police Academy attendees, who were able to tour the vehicles and ask questions.

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Submitted by Candice Price

Congratulations to the young men of RBBA’s competition team! They made us all proud with their sportsmanship and hard work at the AAU Junior Olympics. Since January, our athletes trained five nights a week to prepare for these events, and their efforts paid off. They earned medals in nearly all the events they took place in while still cheering on their competitors and friends. Although they trained intending to win in mind, Master Rinker also teaches our athletes the 6 of the tenents of taekwondo. The boys showed COURTESY, INTEGRITY, SELF-CONTROL, PERSEVERANCE, RESPECT, VICTORY, and that is where they truly won. Their experience at Junior Olympics and everything they learned while preparing will stay with them and help them become leaders in the future. Congrats again, fellas, and thank you to our coaches and parents for all the time and effort that went into helping them achieve their goals.

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Up-Coming Classic Adults Activities at Good Shepherd UMC The Classic Adults ministry at Good Shepherd UMC on Cypresswood in Fairfield has some exciting programs & activities planned for the next few months! Our October luncheon is Monday, October 4th at 11:45am in th Youth Room at Good Shepherd. Whether you are a long-time resident or new to Cypress, you know that our community is growing & changing! Our Harris County, Precinct 3 County Commissioner, Tom Ramsey will be our guest to give us an overview of Cypress now & what to expect in the years ahead! Our meal will be a catered Mexican meal! For November, on Monday, November 1st, we will have our traditional Thanksgiving celebration & an opportunity to honor our first responders… volunteer firefighters, Harris County Sheriff & Constables officers. Our speaker this month will be potter & inspirational speaker, Rachel Norris of Joy Pottery. For Rachel, pottery is more than a profession, more than a passion. It’s a constant reminder of God’s grace & a way to share it with others. For nearly three decades, she has traveled the country sharing her Christian testimony the best way she knows how - with a wheel & a lump of clay. Our meal will be turkey, dressing & all the fixings! Box Lunches are $10. In additional to our monthly luncheons & speakers, we have many other ways to get involved…a line-dancing group, Silver Liners, a men’s coffee group, Pickle Ball, great day trips & much more! Purpose/Mission Statement: Good Shepherd Classic Adults welcomes any person 50 years young and better to gather with us for Christian fellowship, entertainment, adventure, and light-hearted and inspirational programs.

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DATE: OCTOBER 20TH TIME: 5:30-8PM Mark your calendar for this year’s Fall Riot on Oct 20 from 5:308PM. This is the biggest youth event in the fall, and your student does not want to miss it! This event is for students in 6th-12th grade. Be on the lookout for more information coming soon! CONTACT: Landon Freeman / 713.365.6011 / Lfreeman@second.org

FATHER/SON CAMP OUT – CYPRESS

DATE: OCTOBER 22 -23 TIME: 6PM TO 8AM LOCATION: Cypress Campus Backyard CONTACT: Matt Miller / 713.365.6011 / mmiller@second.org

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Editor's Note

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Paying it Forward

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