Fairfield Gazette - January 2022

VOLUME 29, NUMBER 01

JANUARY 2022

Honkeytonk for Hope

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Fairfield Community Gazette - January 2022

RAISING FUNDS FOR PEDIATRIC TRANSPLANT PATIENTS

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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

Table of Contents

Around Fairfield 4 An Open Letter of Gratitude 5 In a Mother's Words 7 A Hot New Addition 8 Excel Urgent Care Has Moved 9 Fairfield Crime Stats Community Events 6 Fairfield Women's Club 9 Keeping Active, Involved 10 Run to Fund the Future 10 U.S. Pastor Counsel Attended Constable Mark Herman's Roll 11 Fairfield Republicans 11 Cypress-Tomball Democrats 14 Gabriel Beard 14 Christi Morrison EntrepreneurRFP 15 Speaker: Zeina Ghossoub El-Aswad 15 Traveling Seniors of Cypress School News 12 Bridgeland Band Performed at the TX UIL State Marching

Band Championships 12 CFISD Athletes, Coach Selected as Touchdown Club Award Finalists 12 Bridgeland HS Volleyball Team Finishes Season as State .

Semifinalist 13 Bridgeland Football Team Advances to Class 6A Regional Final 13 Bridgeland HS Football Team Named H-Town Sports Team of

the Week 13 Lily Fawcett Newcomer of the Year 14 8th Grade Lady Bengals Volleyball had an Amazing 2021 Season!

14 Great Year for Volleyball at Salyards 14 Great Job Salyards Bengals!

14 Nine Schools Honored at Middle School UIL One-Act Play Contest Church News 16 Classic Adults 16 Second Baptist Church - Cypress Campus 16 Upcoming Adventures at GS In Every Issue 18 Teen Job Seekers 18 Classifieds

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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 - January 2022

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Long Way Home Texas was fortunate enough to present Honkytonk for Hope, benefitting pediatric transplant patients, to the Cypress community on November 13th, 2021. When we started this endeavor, we were just a group of knuckleheads with a crazy idea, wanting to give back.

We had no idea how much our lives would be impacted. The generosity of Cypress, local businesses, and Texas artists from all over was simply amazing.

On a beautiful Saturday afternoon, we raised $42,000 to assist the families of these children with our first event.

We chose as our benefactor of the event the Children’s Transplant Initiative, a local 501c3 charity that works directly with these families.

Founders Ross and Cheryl Witty are some of the most amazing human beings who enabled us to cut out the middleman and assist these families directly.

What most people don’t know, is that, depending on the organ, as of 2017 the average transplant costs $932,337.00 in medical expenses alone. For a significant portion of the actual medical expenses, there are mechanisms and organizations to provide relief.

The immediately crippling expenses no one thinks of are the ancillary costs. Temporary housing, food, parking, insurance premiums, and assistance with lost wages because of a parents need to be with their child in those teetering moments between death, and the hope for life.

Our organization is named after a song by local artist, Hayes Carll.

The lyrics that capture my heart, and exemplified by these children like Oliver, go as follows: “You weren't askin' much at all, Just catch you when you fall.

On your own, the long way home What's that sadness in your smile You've been cryin' all the while Could you lean upon my shoulder I guess you'd die to just get older” My most heartfelt gratitude goes out to our host, The Barn at the Frio Grill, our very generous sponsors, the dozens of volunteers who selflessly gave of themselves to help us, the artists from all over our beautiful state who came performed, Scott Hall of LEL Photography, and the hundreds of Cypress citizens who came out and supported us.

I’m just a simple kid who grew up in the area and loves Cypress and its people. Once again, proving that Texans are always there in a time of need, Cypress did not fail to deliver. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

If you would like to know more, get involved, or would like more event info, please visit our website at www.lwhtexas.com.

In most humble gratitude, Michael Broussard President – Long Way Home Texas

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Around Fairfield After a tragic 8 months in which we lost my stepfather, father, and sister, our family began a journey that would change our lives. We adopted my sister’s son, full well knowing he had Alagille Syndrome.

We weren’t sure if he would survive but he has shown that not only is he a fighter and survivor, he’s also the light of our lives.

Thankfully, another family made the hardest decision to donate organs and Oliver got his new liver in March of 2019. He was given another chance to lead a full and happy life, with some additional requirements. Oliver takes many different medications daily to ensure his body doesn’t reject the new liver and to make sure his other organs aren’t being adversely affected by the Alagille Syndrome. He has a specialist for every organ in his body and has ongoing appointments with them regularly.

Oliver has occupational, physical, and speech therapy often. Home health nurses are with him around the clock to ensure he is receiving the very best care. Oliver has had multiple heart surgeries since the liver transplant and he will require more surgeries in the future.

All of these medical interventions are necessary to ensure he stays healthy but they have also had other impacts on everyone in the family. We went from being a family of 4 to a family of 5 overnight.

I had to quit my job to be with Oliver since he was in the hospital for the first nine months we had him. He requires so much care that it is impossible for me to work outside the home.

Having strangers in our home to help with him all the time has also been an adjustment for all of us. My older boys have had to deal with Oliver taking much of their parents’ attention - and they have handled it with grace and huge love for their new little brother.

Fortunately, we have been able to meet some fantastic people along the way who have made this process a bit less stressful. When Oliver first came into our lives, we started a Facebook page for him so our family and friends could keep up with the daily changes to his health.

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We received such an outpouring of support and encouragement from the people on this page. Oliver became locally famous this way and to date the page has over 800 followers!

While we were at Texas Children’s Hospital, we met the people with The Children’s Transplant Initiative. They have a mission to empower, inspire, and give hope to children and their families who are involved in the transplant process. They provide spiritual, emotional, and financial support to families at the Texas Medical Center. They were, and are, a huge help to my family.

More recently, we were blessed to be a part of Long Way Home Texas, a charitable organization benefitting transplant recipients in the Houston area. They recently began to host events in which all profits are utilized to help families pay for ancillary costs not covered by insurance. These costs include food, short-term lodging, parking and other expenses incurred due to catastrophic medical issues. This past November, we were blessed to have been a part of their Honkytonk For Hope event where 14 local (and not so local) musicians performed. At the event, merchandise was sold, money was raised through auctions and donations, and a wonderful time was had by all. The event raised over $40,000!

It is through foundations such as Long Way Home Texas, as well as donations from individuals to our PayPal and Venmo accounts, that make it possible for us to continue to support Oliver. We thank God every day for the generosity of strangers and the care and love we receive from our family and friends. We are excited to see what the future holds!

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Around Fairfield Submitted by Kim Maxian January 18th 7:00pm

We would like to thank our community and vendors for making the first Fairfield Holiday Market and Parade a huge success. We had over 80 vendors, and they were so impressed with our community and the organization of the event. Thank you to Good Shepherd United Methodist Church for hosting us, and to the Constables for patrolling the event to keep us all safe.

Congratulations to A. Cepeda, the winner of our Wine Raffle Basket. We look forward to making this an event for everyone to enjoy each year.

The parade was a great success as well. Thank you to the Fire Department for leading the way, and for all the participants for making the night magical for all.

Our Next meeting will be January 18th, 7:00pm, at Bradford Creek Clubhouse.

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Around Fairfield A Hot New Addition to the Cypress Restaurant Scene

By Jackie Devine

News has spread that Andy Correa, owner and operator of Andy's Kitchen, is on the verge of opening a second restaurant just a few miles down Highway 290 at the former New York & Chicago Pizza Company House site.

As soon as he announced the coming of Andy's Bar and Grill, questions started to fly. We thought you might also be curious about Andy's plans because they are sure to include you, your family, and your friends.

Question: Are you closing Andy's Kitchen?

Answer: No, it is a unique concept and it will continue to be the neighborhood diner/hamburger joint. There will be no changes at Andy's Kitchen.

Question: Are you providing the same menu at both restaurants?

Answer: No, Andy’s Bar and Grill is a totally different concept than Andy’s Kitchen. At the new restaurant, we will serve pasta, Cajun fusion-type items, and American cuisine, like chicken fried steak.

TRAVELING SENIORS OF CYPRESS Day Trips January 12: Trip to Huntsville, Texas Explore the Prison Museum, lunch at the Farmhouse Restaurant, visit Sam Houston Memorial Museum. $15.00. Bus leaves Fairfield Baptist Church 7:30 am.

February 15: Trip to Waco, Texas. Tour The Dr. Pepper Museum Enjoy lunch at Buzzard Billy’s and then on to The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum. Our last stop will be Herriage Farms $15.00.

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Question: How else will Andy's Bar and Grill be different from Andy's Kitchen?

Answer: During the day, customers will dine in a kid-friendly environment. In the evenings, it will morph into a Cypress “watering hole”. We believe in a business model based on people eating and staying to relax and unwind. Monday through Thursday, customers might be surprised by karaoke or trivia night, and on weekends, they will enjoy live entertainment.

Question: Is it going to be kid-friendly?

Answer: Yes, from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm, children and families are welcome. After 9:00 pm, diners must be at least 21 years old.

Question: Well, where is it?

Answer: Andy’s Bar and Grill is located on the Highway 290 feeder road between Mueschke Road and Mason Road, less than three miles from Andy's Kitchen. Heading west, it is right before the Memorial Hermann Hospital.

Question: Are we ever going to see you now that you have two places going?

Answer: Yes, I'll be splitting my time at both locations. I plan to be as active as I can at both locations and I don't want to lose any of the personal touches that we have there.

Stay tuned for the opening of Andy's Bar and Grill. You can follow Andy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ andyskitchentx or reach him by phone at 832-244-1087.

is the oldest continually operating dance hall in Texas. Take in the Winery on the Gruene and all the interesting shops in the infamous General Store, where you'll find everything from key chains and postcards to cowboy hats. Free. Leave FBC at 7:30 Extended Excursions Spring and Fall of 2022: We are in the process of creating two extended excursions which we will highlight in either February or March. As tour coordinators for Traveling Seniors of Cypress, we believe that traveling with like-minded friends is more than just about getting away; it is about creating life-long friendships, exploring new vistas, and sharing experiences. We plan trips that match your interests, include must-see sites, and offer authentic local experiences—All in a safe, affordable environment.

Second and Fourth Thursday: Cards with Karen Cervenka: 5 Crowns/ Mexican Train, Lakeside Trails Clubhouse 1:00 to 4:00.

Second and Fourth Friday: Hand and Foot with Jim and Shirley, Lakeside Trails Clubhouse 1:00 to 4:00.

Wednesday Breakfast, The Toasted Yolk: Between 8:30 and 9:00.

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Around Fairfield

EXCEL URGENT CARE HAS MOVED

By Jackie Devine

Excel Urgent Care has moved from Cypress Towne Center to 25402 Northwest Freeway at Skinner Road—next to Pluckers and Exclusive Furniture—across from Cypress Metro Park and Ride.

For 15 years, Excel Urgent Care has provided the Cypress community with convenient, compassionate, quality medical care. Now they are proud to offer you the next generation in high-tech, on-demand healthcare services. Their modern new location includes a larger and more welcoming reception area and additional state-of-the-art equipment, services, diagnostics, and technology, including the latest digital X-ray equipment and the most current lab-testing capabilities.

Equally important, patients will continue to receive the full array of services they've come to expect, along with the same competent staff they've come to know and trust.

Currently, "urgent care," which includes non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses, comprises approximately 60 percent of their services.

On a daily basis, they treat patients seeking help for COVID-19 and other types of upper respiratory infections, sinus or ear infections, urinary tract infections, chest pain, stomachaches, anxiety, and sexually transmitted diseases. The remaining 40 percent of their services are considered occupational medicine, which encompasses treating workrelated injuries, administering pre-employment physicals, and drug and alcohol testing/screening, including urine, blood, and hair tests. They proudly serve employers like H-E-B and Walmart, the Department of Transportation (DOT), and smaller local businesses.

The office staff and all their healthcare providers have considerable urgent care, ER, and family practice expertise. The director, Dr. Christopher Ogunro, has more than 24 years of ER and urgent care experience. Dr. Jorge Valencia is a family practitioner with more than 15 years of critical care and ER experience. Dr. Aimee Nwokeji is a family practitioner with more than 10 years of urgent care experience.

Nurse Practitioners Dian Hughes, Marissa Pangan, and Amy Mann have extensive ER and hospital-based backgrounds.

All patients receive personalized care. Follow-up calls are made to sicker patients, as well as ER patients, to ensure they are responding favorably to treatment.

Excel Urgent Care accepts all major healthcare insurance and offers reasonable rates for patients without insurance. For more information, visit ExcelUrgentCare.info or call 281.304.1100.

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Community Events Keeping Active, Involved 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 January meeting date has not been determined. The meeting will at the Lakeside Trails Clubhouse. For the day and times, please contact First Service Residential at 713-332-4763.

Monday, January 3, 2022, Fairfield Republicans. This is the next scheduled 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, January 12, 2022, Municipal Utility District (MUD) #396. The January 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 713-651-5345 to confirm meeting venues and dates. For dial-in instructions, contact Bill Wilson at 832-653-5146.

Saturday, January 22, 2022, Cypress Texas Tea Party (CTTP).

This is the regularly scheduled fourth Saturday of the month meeting.

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, January 25, 2022, Yellow Rose of Texas Republican Women. This is the regularly scheduled meeting on the fourth Tuesday of every month at Harris County Smokehouse, 14243 FM 2920, Tomball, TX 77377 (phone) 281-351-4060. The meetings begin at 6:30 PM. You are not required to be a member to attend nor are you required to purchase a meal. Arrive early if you plan to have a meal.

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Community Events

Holiday Market Participants

Over 80 Vendors participated in the 2021 Fairfield Christmas Market sponsored by the Fairfield Club. Shoppers could find everything from jewelry, wreaths, make-up, wood crafts, homebaked goods, and organic Elderberry syrup, to T-Shirts, homemade throws, purses, and painted rocks. At least 15 students displayed their entrepreneurial talent, and Gabriel Beard was one of them.

Gabriel Written by Rachel Beard Born in rural northeast Scotland to expatriate parents and reared in the dynamic metropolis of Bangkok, Thailand, 11-year-old Gabriel Beard found himself living in a foreign new land called Texas in 2020. Brought up with a Montessori education that fosters interdependence and a love of learning, he was at the same time immersed in the entrepreneurial and service oriented mindset of the Thai culture. This autumn, Gabriel joined the course, Entrekidneur Adventures, in his homeschool group,

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Cypress Homeschool Council, and began to imagine the endless possibilities that such an opportunity could bring to his life. Ever an engineer, Gabriel is endlessly building, designing, and tinkering with things, yet it is through his sociable and creative nature that he is a consummate storyteller. This storytelling spirit led him to the idea of writing books, which became the focal point of his new start-up business, Son-fish Tales. Son-fish Tales began with the Texas Animals Alphabet Book, inspired by his recognition of the very different animals found in Texas versus Thailand. Written and illustrated himself, he plans to continue his line of work with more children’s books, comic books, stories of adventure, as influenced by his love of classic literature, and various Thai and Chinese fairy tales, which formed a large basis of his childhood imagination.

Aside from his schooling, Gabriel is an avid reader, a junior black belt in Taekwondo, and a drummer. He loves to hunt, fish, climb trees, and actively participate in his church. When not fighting for survival from his two sisters and toddler brother, Gabriel enjoys finding a quiet corner in which he can tinker, build, read, or ponder his next project. If you’d like to support Gabriel and purchase a personally autographed copy of his new book, please reach out to his manager (his mom), Rachel Beard, on WhatsApp, text, or by phone at 830481-9187.

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TonyPlumbing s Fairfield Republicans Fairfield Republicans are a group of conservative like-minded neighbors residing in Fairfield and neighboring areas. While we are predominately residents of Fairfield and the adjoining subdivisions, we welcome people from other precincts to attend our meetings as well. Our group meets every month to provide information to our community about current legislative priorities and other pertinent information. 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 at 832-9194999 for more information.

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CYPRESS-TOMBALL DEMOCRATS The Cypress-Tomball Democrats will hold its next virtual monthly meeting, Monday, January 17, 2022. 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.

Our speaker will be Judge Rabeea Collier. Judge Collier is currently the judge of the Texas 113rd District Court. She won in the general election, November 2018 and assumed office on January 1, 2019. She was appointed to serve on the Curriculum Committee for the Texas Center for the Judiciary, which is comprised of approximately 15 judges that develop judicial education for all Texas judges. She also currently serves as a board member of the Asian American Bar Association of Houston.

Prior to the bench, Judge Collier was a private practice attorney for over a decade where she received the Rising Star Award and served as a board member of the Harris County Democratic Lawyers' Association and Association of Women Attorneys. As a native Houstonian, she is a graduate of Kingwood High School, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government from the University of Texas at Austin and earned a Juris Doctor degree from Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law in Houston, Texas. Judge Collier is married to Robert Collier, an attorney and they have two sons.

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.

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School News

Bridgeland Band Performed at the TX UIL State Marching Band Championships The Bridgeland, Cypress Woods and Jersey Village high school marching bands wrapped up a successful season at the UIL Class 6A Marching Band State Championship on Nov. 8 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

All three bands competed at the state contest after placing among the top four at the UIL Area I Marching Band Contest on Oct. 30 at Legacy Stadium in Katy. The 2021 state contest marked the second consecutive state bids for Bridgeland and Cypress Woods and the third overall appearance for the Cypress Woods program. Jersey Village competed for the second time at the state championship after first appearing at the contest in 2018.

“It was a great day for the band students from Bridgeland, Cypress Woods and Jersey Village high schools as they performed at the Texas UIL State Marching Band Championships,” said Mary Running, director of fine arts. “We are so proud to have three of our marching bands from Cypress-Fairbanks ISD earn the honor of representing multiple school districts from the Houston area at this competition.

The students and parents have put in countless hours over the past few months preparing for this opportunity. The success of our students is the result of the great support we receive from our community, school board and administration in CFISD. We hope the students and parents will cherish the memories of competing at state and this marching season for many years to come. Cypress-Fairbanks ISD is truly a community that provides outstanding opportunities for all.”

For more information about the state contest, visit the UIL website.

State Band 3: The Bridgeland High School marching band competed for the second consecutive year at the UIL Class 6A Marching Band State Championship on Nov. 8 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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CFISD Athletes, Coach Selected as Touchdown Club Award Finalists Two CFISD football standouts and two head coaches have been selected as Touchdown Club of Houston award finalists were recognized at the 42th annual UIL High School Awards Dinner, presented by Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine and Texan Live, on Wednesday, Dec. 8 at the Bayou City Event Center (9401 Knight Road).

Bridgeland High School senior quarterback Conner Weigman and Cypress Park High School senior running back Harold Perkins are among 10 finalists from Greater Houston for the Offensive Player of the Year award.

Both were honored by the Touchdown Club as part of its 2021 UIL High School Preseason Team.

Bridgeland Head Coach David Raffield and Jersey Village Head Coach David Snokhous are among 10 finalists for the Coach of the Year award.

Raffield has led the Bears to an 11-2 record and appearance in the Division II-6A Region II championship game this Saturday against Tomball.

Bridgeland HS Volleyball Team Finishes Season as State Semifinalist The Bridgeland High School volleyball team finished its 2021 season as state semifinalist after falling to San Antonio Brandeis in the UIL Class 6A state semifinal on Nov. 19 at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland.

Bridgeland was defeated by San Antonio Brandeis in four sets by the scores of 18-25, 21-25, 25-19 and 21-25. The Bears finish the season with a 39-12 overall record.

The 2021 season marked Bridgeland’s first trip to the state tournament.

“This season was special,” said Verena Khalil, Bridgeland head volleyball coach. “I told the girls heading into the tournament ‘we’re a family so let’s play like one.’ This group was incredible at getting better at every practice.

These ladies were committed to our mission and I couldn’t be prouder of what we accomplished this season.”

For Bridgeland senior Emily Marks, the end of the 2021 season concludes four years as a varsity player and etches the team’s playoff run into the UIL record books.

“It’s really an incredible feeling knowing that we will forever be remembered as the first Bridgeland team to make it to state,” Marks said. “I think it will also help the girls next season giving them confidence knowing that if people count them out or call them the underdogs, they have the fight to get where they want to be.”

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Bridgeland Football Team Advances to Class 6A Regional Final Submitted by Angel H. Verdejo, CFISD Communication

School News

Lily Fawcett Newcomer of the Year

District 16-6A coaches selected the All-District 16-6A cross country team following the conclusion of each team’s 2021 season.

On the girls’ side, Bridgeland High School freshman Lily Fawcett was named Newcomer of the Year. Bridgeland Head Coach Tom Kennedy was voted Coach of the Year.

On the boys’ side, Cypress Ranch High School sophomore Carlo Carabali-Concha was named Newcomer of the Year. Cypress Lakes High School Head Coach Franklin Cartagena was voted Coach of the Year.

District 17-6A does not name an all-district team per the league’s current district policies.

The following CFISD runners were named to the All-District 16-6A First and Second girls’ teams:

Girls’ First Team All-District 16-6A School Name The Bridgeland High School football team won its regional semifinal round postseason game and advanced to the regional final for the first time in program history.

In the Class 6A Division II playoff bracket, Bridgeland defeated Cedar Hill, 32-18, on Nov. 27 at Waco ISD Stadium. The Bears advance to the Region II final round where they faced Tomball on Saturday, Dec. 4 at Tomball ISD Stadium (20235 Cypress Rosehill Road). Bridgeland was designated as the visiting team.

The Bridgeland football team played its first varsity season in 2018. The Bears have advanced to the playoffs the last three seasons, including 2020’s appearance in the Region II semifinals.

“Our community is absolutely amazing,” Bridgeland Head Coach David Raffield said following the win. “The community of Bridgeland High School and the things they do for us—from the turkey legs on Thursday to the sendoff on Saturday—are unbelievable. They’re the reason we’re able to be successful.”

Bridgeland is the fifth CFISD football team to reach the regional finals since 2016, with the Bears following Cypress Ridge (2016), Cy-Fair (2017 and 2018), Langham Creek (2017) and Cypress Creek (2018 and 2019) high schools.

Emily Ellis Cassidy Graham Allison Millan Sofia Barreda Emma Elsbury Macie Gunn Madeleine Wilson

Bridgeland Bridgeland Bridgeland Langham Creek Cypress Ranch Bridgeland Bridgeland

Girls' Second Team All-District 16-6A School Name Rainey Johnson Cypress Woods Anna Demeritt Cypress Ranch Ariane Williams Cypress Woods Savanah Esterline Cypress Woods Elisa Grillo Bridgeland Brooke Hensley Bridgeland Hailey Perez Langham Creek Hewan Abunei Cypress Woods

Bridgeland HS Football Team Named H-Town Sports Team of the Week The Bridgeland High School football team won the Allegiance Bank Team of the Week, an award presented by H-Town High School Sports and Allegiance Bank.

Todd Freed, H-Town High School Sports host, and Allegiance Bank representative Kristen Ginsburg visited the team during practice on Dec. 1 and presented the Bears with a plaque. The Bears advanced to the Region II final of the UIL Class 6A playoffs after defeating Cedar Hill, 32-18, on Nov. 27.

Bridgeland Head Coach David Raffield accepted the plaque on behalf of the team.

“This is so exciting for these kids the opportunity to go to the fourth round,” Raffield said. “It will be a sellout crowd. What an amazing experience. It will be a memory they will never forget.”

Bridgeland will face Tomball on Saturday, Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. at Tomball ISD Stadium (20235 Cypress Rosehill Road).

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All-District Cross Country 1: Bridgeland High School senior Allison Millan was among five Bears named to the All-District 16-6A cross country girls’ team.

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School News

Great Job Salyards Bengals!

Submitted by Liz Wood, Principal

8th Grade Lady Bengals Volleyball Had an Amazing 2021 Season!

Congratulations to the Salyards Bengals Cross Country Teams for another successful season! Our Bengals completed the 2021 season with many area meet ribbons, district medals, district team trophies, and a championship banner! The 7th grade boys took the district title placing 1st while the 8th grade boys & girls placed 3rd. Way to go XC!!

The A-team finished 3rd in the gold bracket tournament.

The B-team won 1st in the gold bracket tournament.

A-team finished the season 4-1. B-team finished the season 5-0 back-to-back zone champions! We are proud of our successful Lady Bengals!

Great Year for Volleyball at Salyards Submitted by Lisa Ross, Girls Athletic Coordinator 7th grade Lady Bengals Volleyball had a fantastic 2021 season! The A-team finished 1st in the gold bracket tournament. The B-team also won 1st in the gold bracket tournament. A-team finished the season 5-0 zone champions.

B-team finished the season 3-2. Way to go Lady Bengals!

Nine Schools Honored at Middle School UIL One-Act Play Contest Nine CFISD middle school productions placed and were recognized at the district’s Middle School UIL One-At Play contest, held Nov. 3-5 at the Berry Center.

The following three productions placed in Zone I: • The Giver – Goodson Middle School; • The Secret Lives of Toads – Salyards Middle School; and • The Magician’s Nephew – Campbell Middle School.

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Around Fairfield Entrepreneurial Spotlight

*1/7 – DOSEY DOE CHAD COOKE BAND, 6:30PM *1/8 – MISFIT OUTPOST BMD BAND, 6:00PM *1/14 – THE BARN PEYTON HOWIE, 6:00PM *1/15 –BREW:30 TAPHOUSE MARK CHILDRES, 6:30PM *1/21 –THE BARN SHOTGUN SALLY HTX, 9:00PM *1/22 –BACKYARD BAR & GRILL PHIL VASSAR ACOUSTIC, 6:30PM *1/28 – OPEN *1/29 –OPEN

JANUARY 2022 – KENDALE WALKER MUSIC

J.B.T.M. is proud to ring in the New Year with this month’s Featured Artist – Kendale Walker Music! Kendale is a Cypress local, attends Cy-Woods high school, and has earned herself quite the resume! She brings her own originals to the stage and covers songs by artists such as Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Tanya Tucker, John Denver, and Credence Clearwater Revival, plus many more! Kendale Walker Music has performed at several popular venues around town such as Creekwood Grill (Telge Rd., 77429), The Empty Glass (Market St., 77375), Locatelli’s (Grant Rd.,77429), Whitley Vineyard (College St., 77356), and many others!

With her “mom”anager – Jennifer, and dad Robby by her side, they support her dreams, take care of the P.R. work, and keep her safe.

Kendale Walker has won the love and attention of many around her!

In 2021, she received a nomination from The Josie Awards for her song entry of “Protocol of a Princess”! Only 2.6% of submissions achieve a nomination, which is a BIG deal! Congrats to Kendale on that! Visit her music page on Facebook @kendalewalker01 and www.kendalewalker. com to get notified of events, listen to her music, and keep up with her latest happenings!

My name is Christi Morrison, and I am a certified travel agent with Fairytale Journeys Travel. I have been working for Cy-Fair ISD for 15 years as a Speech-Pathologist and have always loved traveling with my family and creating memories through experiences.

Two years ago, I decided to put my love of travel toward helping others plan their own adventures. Now, in addition to working fulltime at Ault Elementary, I am happy to say that I am a travel agent specializing in Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Universal Studios! I love being able to help others travel to places that I love and making the planning process easy and stress-free. From finding the best resort and ticket packages for every family’s preferences and budget, applying promotions that come out to save you money, getting up early to book dining and experience reservations (so you don’t have to!), to building itineraries and sharing tips and tricks, I can handle it all.

I love helping make each trip become a reality for each client. To me, it is all worth it to get pictures from families sharing their magical experiences and hearing how much easier I made the planning process for them. The best part? My services are 100% complimentary!

If you are interested in planning a trip or hearing more information, please get in touch with me at ftjbychristimorrison@gmail.com or follow my Facebook page @fairytalejourneysbychristimorrison.

I can’t wait to help you and your family make magical memories!

All shows are subject to change, no guarantee. Updates are available on Facebook by visiting @CYPRESSMUSICSCENE You can reach out to me with your music news, alerts, happenings, and questions!

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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 new year!

January… To celebrate the new year, our January luncheon will be on Monday, January 10th at 11:45AM in the Youth Room at Good Shepherd. We will enjoy the wit & wisdom of the Reverend Dr. Jim Jackson. Jim is the retired senior pastor of Chapelwood UMC & was the interim pastor at Good Shepherd UMC in 2019. Jim is a best-selling author, speaker & coach & will be bringing a message that will both inform & entertain!

Our meal will be our 2nd Annual Chili & Soup Cookoff hosted by Juli Mayfield. Several volunteers are needed to make chili or soups & we will need volunteers to bring bread or crackers.

Register at www.goodchurch.us/signups February…Our February luncheon will be on Monday, February 7th. Our speaker will be a representative of the Holocaust Museum Houston with an educational & inspirational message about the museum & it’s mission “… dedicated to educating people about the Holocaust…Using the lessons of the Holocaust & other genocides, we teach the dangers of hatred, prejudice and apathy.”

Our meal will be a Baked Potato Bar with all the fixings!

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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!

Call the church if you have any questions at (281) 373-2273 or visit the GS web site at www.goodchurch.us 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.

Upcoming Adventures at GS February 13-20th at 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM When you’re ready to take the next step and fully partner in our ministries, GS101 is the pathway to becoming a new member at Good Shepherd. This class, will cover life as a follower of Jesus, our mission and ministries, paths for growing your relationship in Christ, ways to serve, missions, and more.

Women’s Weekend Retreat | February 24 - 27 The Women`s ministry will unite together to focus on self-care and faith recharge.

The main programming will be Friday 6 pm to Sunday noon but participants can choose to come Thursday night if they need extra time for themselves.

The event will be held from Thursday through Sunday. But you can come for the days you can.

Contact Stefanie King at mrs-king@sbcglobal.net for more information.

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BUSINESS CLASSIFIEDS

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KELLY'S MAID SERVICES: Cleaning in Fairfield for over 30 years. Insured. Bonded.

Family owned since 1987. FREE ESTIMATES. Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly, and Make ready cleanings. References available. Call 281-859-3162 CPA: Serving the Cypress and surrounding areas for over 20 years, Self-employed, Providing professional Tax and Accounting Services for Individuals and Businesses.

Convenient pick-up and delivery services provided; a true benefit valued by my clients. Please call me at 713-8991760 to schedule an appointment. Many tax law changes to consider.

CORNERSTONE CARPENTER INC: Home Improvements, Home Repairs, Remodeling, Siding Painting, Patios, Flagstone, Shade Arbors and More. Lots of references. Call 281-890-6474 or visit our website: cornerstonecarpenter.com.

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