Fairfield Gazette - April 2022 by Peel, Inc.

VOLUME 29, NUMBER 04

APRIL 2022

THANKS TO BOUTWELL PROPERTIES

Here Comes Peter Cottontail

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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

We Know and Love Fairfield

A Message from the Editior

It Is Never too Late to Get In Shape

Baseball Season Is Upon Us

Community Events 10

Traveling Seniors of Cypress

Joyce Behind the Mic

Harris County Precinct 4 Stats

Fairfield Women's Club

Keeping Active, Involved

School News 14

District 16-6a Girls’ Basketball Players Earn 21-22 League Honors

Cfisd Swimmers Divers Qualify For State Championships

Thirteen Cfisd Art Students Earn Rodeo Art Awards

Student Athletic Trainers Recognized

Shrek The Musical at Bridgeland

Local Church News 17

Second Baptist

Classic Adults

Good Shepherd UMC

In Every Issue 18

Teen Job Seekers

Classifieds

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 - April 2022

Around Fairfield

We know and love Fairfield… Submitted by Jamie Calvert

Peter Cottontail is coming to Fairfield on April 9th, and you have Boutwell Properties to thank for arranging this exciting event! What's more, the Easter Bunny has gone high tech. As he drives through our community, families will have a chance to participate in the season's festivities by tracking which neighborhood he is in and where he will be traveling next on an app posted on their Facebook Page @ TheBoutwellTeam.

The Boutwell Team's mission statement is: "To enhance the quality of life for our customers and community for generations to come." The Boutwell Team has thirteen agents, three of which reside in Fairfield. As a multimillion-dollar producing firm with over 100 transactions annually, The Boutwell Team is looking forward to continued success in the Cypress area. Look for their red cardinal mascot 'Reddy' in all their listings.

If Boutwell Properties sounds familiar to you, there is a good reason. For over 20 years, Dan andv Cindy Boutwell have devoted themselves to serving the Greater Houston real estate market, specifically in northwest Houston.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN FAIRFIELD

Over two years ago, they decided with their experience, expertise, contacts, and winning reputation, the time was right to venture out on their own and establish Boutwell Properties. The Boutwells are one out of eighteen – less than 1% in all Houston Real Estate Professionals (44,767) – to win the Five Star Award for Real Estate Professionals for six consecutive years based on client satisfaction. 4 Fairfield Community Gazette - April 2022

Cindy, a former resident, built the 250th house in Fairfield! During her residency in Fairfield, she was deeply ensconced in the activities that benefited the community, presiding over Fairfield Women's Club as President and serving as a Girl Scout leader for two Fairfield troops. In its infancy, she worked with the Fairfield YMCA (now the Fairfield Athletic Center) to participate in the planning of community parks. Over the years, The Boutwell Team has continued to represent a viable presence supporting the community in the following ways: Continued on Page 5 Copyright © 2022 Peel, Inc.

Around Fairfield Continued from Page 4 • Keith Elementary Sock Hop – They are sponsors for the event and have run the photo booth for several years, just recently adding a magician to their spinning wheel of prizes. • Giant Pumpkin Contests at Ault, Swenke, and Keith Elementary Schools (originally a Fairfield contest held at the Fairfield Athletic Center) – They decided to help the schools with the growth of Fairfield. The competition has fun math questions for kids to solve. • Annual July 4th Parade – Always look for their signature red convertible car! (Fun Fact: Cindy used to help organize the parade back in the late 1990s!) • Fairfield Sports Association – They have an Opening Day booth and are team sponsors. • Santa Claus & Mrs. Claus Drive-By during Covid • Easter Bunny Drive Around – The Boutwell Team brought the Easter Bunny to Fairfield the 1st year Covid hit and took Easter Bunny photos with hundreds of kids. • Cereal Drive during Covid – The Boutwell Team volunteered with Cy-Fair Helping Hands to gather cereal boxes for their food pantry.

• Teacher appreciation lunches and treats are provided yearly by the Boutwell Team.

That's a convenience you can't put a price on, especially being a realtor.

• Giant Pumpkin Contest at Andy's Kitchen – They picked several area businesses to help during Covid; Andy's Kitchen was one of them.

Nathan Lalonde – Fairfield Resident and Agent

• Cy-Fair Helping Hands – Donated $10,000 to Cy-Fair Helping Hands from their listings in 2021. You have likely run into some Fairfield residents who work with The Boutwell Team. If not, let me introduce you to three local agents: Emily McHugh – Fairfield Resident and Agent "I love living the Fairfield life! I'm Emily McHugh, wife and mother of three boys. Seven years ago, my family and I moved to Fairfield to capitalize on the highlyranked neighborhood schools. When we first moved here, all that was at the front of Fairfield was Kroger, HEB, and the outlets. Everything is literally at our fingertips now, from restaurants and shopping to hospitals and churches. There isn't a need to leave our Fairfield bubble. And now, since the Grand Parkway is open, I can get to either Katy or The Woodlands in under 25 minutes."

"I moved into Fairfield in 1989 and we were one of the first 200 homes in the neighborhood. I've had the opportunity to watch Fairfield grow and develop over 32 years and, in my opinion, I feel there's no neighborhood like it. Many families that were original homeowners in the late '80s are still in the area and have kids that have settled in the community, adding to the feeling that it's one big family. I love being a realtor in this neighborhood and showing our community to people looking to purchase a home." Clayton Stiba – Fairfield Resident and Agent "My wife and I moved to Fairfield 10 years ago and loved the family-friendly design of Fairfield, the excellent schools, and how easy it is to get around in the neighborhood. Additionally, there was so much more that the community provided to its residents including kids' sports and other activities. What an amazing place to call home!"

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Around Fairfield A message from your editor "April is the kindest month. April gets you out of your head and out working in the garden."- Marty Rubin.

looking for a little more encouragement to get in shape, read Stephen Bartholomew's latest pep talk.

Plus, April’s warm weather gives you new incentive to explore Fairfield's beautiful trails and possibly take a few moments to sit and count how many turtles can sun on one rock or watch the ducks waddle to the lake.

I have two options for the May issue. The first is one I came up with last night. When I get information in my sleep, it is usually great stuff. I will throw this out to my audience and see if I get a response.

We have great stories for you this month. As you can see, Peter Cottontail will be making the rounds on April 9th in a new high-tech way. Find out more in our cover story. Opening Day at the ballpark was a huge success. We have lots of photos to help you enjoy it second-hand if you missed it. For you music lovers, we have the latest and greatest Cypress news and for those

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As you know, Mother's Day is in May. I would like to hear from children and grandchildren who want to acknowledge their mom, grandmother, aunt, or surrogate mom. Please send me a photo and about three paragraphs telling me how wonderful she is to jackiedevine@ peelinc.com. I will need the information early to see if I have enough for an article. So please, send no later than April 1st to appear in the May issue of the Gazette or The Beacon.

If the response is good, I will go with my salute to graduates in June. If not, I will honor them in May and June, like always. Please send me a photo and a paragraph or two which includes their name, hobbies, accomplishments, and what they will be doing as they move along the path of this exciting journey that we call life. Finally, remember to send me any uplifting and encouraging stories you come across. Don't like to write? Not to worry, send me the tip, I'll follow up. Thank you for your readership, and when possible, please patronize our advertisers. I hope your April is delightful and memorable...

It Is Never Too Late To Get in Shape Contributed by Stephen Bartholomew

“Those who think they have not time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness.” ~ Edward Stanley Losing weight as we age can seem like a struggle. As we get older, it’s no secret that the infamous middle-aged spread becomes more pronounced. What’s more, the health problems that come with being overweight, such as high blood pressure and other cardiovascular issues, are also compounded with age. We have plenty of evidence right in our community that it’s never too late to start. Just pay attention to how many people, young and old alike, you find walking our trails and around our lakes, exercising at the FAC, playing pickleball, or taking water aerobics. Incorporating just 15 minutes of moderate exercise daily — such as walking one mile —will burn up to 100 extra calories (assuming you don’t consume excess calories in your diet afterward). Burning 700 calories a week can yield up to 10 pounds of weight loss over a year. Chip Whitley, one of our Cypress residents, has an even better success story than that. Chip is a busy business owner and father who spends much of his free time serving others. Specifically, he is very involved in his sons’ Boy Scout organization. What drove Chip to get in shape was his desire to be a great dad. He had always thought, “You don’t need to be fit or healthy to be a good dad, so why waste time?” That was before he found out he was over the weight limit for a hiking trip that he wanted to do with his sons. One of his sons asked him, “Dad, what are you going to do?” That simple question made something in Chip click. He changed his habits and behaviors almost overnight. He was already motivated to be a great father and realized that being healthy was a big part of that. He wasn’t simply working out to look better. He was doing it for something meaningful to him, specifically, his kids. We all have different things that motivate us. If you haven’t been taking care of yourself physically, it is because you haven’t found a good reason yet, a “why.” I’m here to tell you that the “why” is in you; you just have to look for it. Once you find it, you will, like Chip, be unstoppable. You can reach Stephen Bartholomew, fitness behavior change coach, at https://www.facebook.com/stephen.bartholomew.522, or Yourtrainerstephen@gmail.com, 832-943-7822.

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Around Fairfield

Baseball Season is Upon Us By Jackie Devine

Opening Day comes once a year and, when it does, Fairfield comes alive with energy and excitement. If you were out and about on March 5th, you discovered that Fairfield was all a flurry with scores of people reveling in the memories of years past and celebrating the upcoming season. Over two thousand players, coaches, umpires, and spectators enjoyed the parade, attended opening ceremonies, participated in games, and rooted for their favorite teams. Opening Day was a perfect venue for highlighting last year’s accomplishments and honoring team achievements. Two Salyards Middle School 8th grade choir members, Melina Simmons and Delaney Diego of the Varsity Treble Choir, sang the National Anthem. The singers were introduced by the Voice of the Astros, retired professional baseball announcer Bill Brown. Melina and Delaney beautifully represented Salyards and the Choir Department. The Fairfield Sports Association dedicated a field in honor of former coach Chad Ourano, who died of COVID last year. Ourano’s oldest son Aiden’s Boy Scout troop conducted the flag ceremony and his brothers—Anson, Aron, and Adler—threw out the first baseball pitches of the season. Their mom, Jenna, threw out the first softball pitch to catcher Chris Hansen. The photos below contributed by Andy Correa, Cindy Boutwell, Melanie Diego of Melanie Taylor Voiceovers, Susana Anasus, and me, Jackie Devine, your in-house photographer.

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Community Events Traveling Seniors of Cypress and anyone over 50 can play… By Jo Ann Lambert

Day Trips March 15: Travel to Gruene, TX Wear your green to Gruene. Ramble around historic Gruene. Lunch will be at the Gristmill Restaurant. Explore Gruene Hall, 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, Free. Leave FBC at 7:30 am. April 12: Opening Day for The Space Cowboys (AKA Skeeters) Vs. Round Rock Express. Tickets: $15.00. Leaves FBC @ 5:30 pm. April 19: Boat Swamp Tour & Shangri La Botanical Gardens & Nature Center Tour in Orange, TX Be on the lookout for gators, osprey, and eagles. Tickets purchased in advance. Must pay upon sign-up. Cost: $27.00. Bus leaves FBC at 7:00 am. May 10: American Roadside Museum Lunch at Homestead Cafe in Waco. Cost: $7.00. Bus leaves FBC at 7:30 am. June 14: and July To Be Announced August 9: Astros Vs. Rangers Field Seats-Dollar Hotdogs, Dinner at Cleburne Cafeteria. $35.00 Leaves FBC at 4:30 pm.

Extended Excursions Branson Missouri: 7 Days, 6 Nights: $805 Motorcoach transportation Six nights lodging including four consecutive nights in Branson; 10 meals: 6 breakfasts and four dinners; Admission to 5 Fabulous Shows! Including Two Morning Shows: All Hands On Deck & A Neil Diamond Tribute Show. Three Evening Shows: Presleys’ CountryJubilee Show, Jesus show at the sight & sound® Theatre, & Story of the Ozarks Show at The Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Drama; & Silver Dollar City. Bus leaves FBC on May 15 at 8:00 am. September 30- October 10: Lancaster Show Trip & Philadelphia and the Dutch Country: Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation, All Lodging Includes 4 Nights in the Lancaster area, Most of Your Meals, DAVID’ at the Sight and Sound Theater, Landis Valley Museum & Village, The Amish Experience, Guided Tour of Lancaster and Amish Country and Guided Tour and Free Time in Philly. $1095 Bus leaves from FBC @ 8:00 am. Second and Fourth Thursday: Cards with Karen Cervenka: 5 Crowns, 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, House of Pies: Between 8:30 and 9:00. Breakfast at Denny’s: 1st and 3rd Friday at Denny’s on 290. 10 Fairfield Community Gazette - April 2022

APRIL – TYLER HODGSON ACOUSTIC www.southerncountyline.com @southerncountyline I met TYLER HODGSON in person during the Fall of 2021. On stage, Tyler performs as Rhythm Guitarist for the Tribute to George Strait Band SOUTHERN COUNTY LINE and performs acoustically as the solo artist brand TYLER HODGSON ACOUSTIC and is also an OFFICAL CMS “Family of Artists” Member. He’s a local from the Magnolia, TX area with a great sense of humor a winning smile, and he does the BEST impressions! Tyler’s friendly southern demeanor spills off the stage as he sings a variety of country cover tunes. In sticking with the western theme, you can find Tyler reppin’ this classic style during the day while helping fellow bootlovers and hat-wearers working as the Assistant Manager at Cavender’s Boot City. By night, you can find Tyler performing at local Cypress venues like CREEKWOOD GRILL (Telge Rd 77429), MISFIT OUTPOST (Cypress Rosehill 77429), THE BURGER RANCH RESTAURANT (House-Hahl Rd. 77433), and MORE! SOUTHERN COUNTY LINE was named the 2018 CMA of Texas Band of The Year! They have become one of the premier country music acts in the Houston area. Followed on Facebook by nearly 10,000 fans, this 6-member band takes the stage as a “spittin’ image” of the iconic singer/songwriter George Straight! You can find them at MO’s Place (Katy) and The Dirty South (Angleton, TX). TYLER HODGSON even participated in the HLSR Cook-off as a performer this year! Do you want a catch TYLER HODGSON playing live? Watch for the CMS #WeekendLineUp to hit feeds every Wednesday to find out where you can catch slingin’ some tunes!! Tyler is also featured on the back of the Official 2022 CMS “FoA” shirts now available to purchase! Show YOUR support for Tyler, grabbing YOU a CMS Shirt and wearing it to a Tyler Show! Autograph requests welcome!

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Around Fairfield CYPRESS-TOMBALL DEMOCRATS April Speaker: Isabel Longoria: Overview of the changes to voter registration and mail - in ballot procedures. The Cypress-Tomball Democrat Club will hold its next virtual monthly meeting, Monday, April 18, 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 Isabel Longoria. Born to Mexican and French immigrant parents, Isabel is a policy wonk and native Houstonian. A dedicated progressive public servant, she has held positions with AARP, the Office of State Senator Sylva R Garcia and the Office of State Representative Jessica Farrar. She is proud to have served the city of Houston’s Planning Commission, the Mayor’s LGBTQ Advisory Board, the New Leaders’ Council Board, and the Board of the League of Women Voters. In November 2020, she was appointed as Harris County’s first ever Elections Administrator and served under interim County Clerk Chris Hollings during the November 2020 Presidential election. Her goal is to build access for Harris County’s 2.5 million registered and future voters. Isabel holds a Bachelor’s Degree of Sociology from Trinity University (San Antonio) and a Master’s Degree in Public Affairs from the University Of Texas LBJ School Of Public Affairs (Austin). 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.

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 832-919-4999 for more information. 12 Fairfield Community Gazette - April 2022

, Fairfield Women s Club

Our next Fundraiser Activity is hosting the Fairfield Resident Spring Garage Sale Fundraiser on April 2nd, the first Saturday in April. Fairfield has a no-garage sale policy but generously allows us to do two Resident Garage Sales per year (Fall/Spring) on a coordinated day. We provide a map of participants online, advertise in local newsletters/publications, and provide neighborhood signage to bring in the buyers. The Garage Sale is a fundraiser for our organization so we ask for a donation of $25 for the advertisement and map. We are a non-profit organization so all of the money goes right back into our wonderful neighborhood. Our charities are all of the Fairfield schools, the Fire Department, and the Constables. On March 5th, some of our members enjoyed going to the Azalea Trials and to lunch at Tiny Boxwoods. Some of the azaleas were blooming and lunch was wonderful. This summer we will host the Annual Fairfield 4th of July Parade on Monday July 4th, 2022. Line-up begins at Ault Elementary at 8:30am and the Parade starts at 9:00am. Following the Parade, we will host The 4th@Fairfield with vendor booths, food trucks, bounce houses, music, and more! Everyone is invited!!! Interested in joining or want to know more? Visit our website at fairfieldwomensclub.org. Send us an email or request to be added to our mailing list at FairfieldWomensClub@gmail.com. Visit our Facebook Page @FairfieldWomensClub for event updates. Our April meeting will be on the 19th, at Bradford Creek Clubhouse @ 7:00 pm. Feel free to come visit or join our group.

Keeping Active, Involved Fairfield Village Homeowner’s Association. The April meeting date has not been determined. When scheduled, the meeting will be at the Lakeside Trails Clubhouse. Next month, the annual meeting will be Thursday May 12, 2022 with sign-in at 6:30 PM and meeting at 7:00 PM at Good Shepherd Methodist Church. For more information, contact First Service Residential at 713-332-4763. Fairfield Village South Homeowner Association. The last meeting was March 8, 2022. The next meeting has not been scheduled but will be at Central Park Clubhouse, 15015 Heath Green Circle near Salyards School at 4:30 PM. Next month, the annual meeting will be Tuesday May 3, 2022 at 4:30 PM, same location. First Service Residential has information about this and other Village meetings and can be contacted at 713-332-4763. Wednesday, April 13, 2022, Municipal Utility District (MUD) #396. The March 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. Monday, April 18, 2022, Fairfield Republicans. This is the regularly scheduled third Monday of the month 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. Saturday, April 23, 2022, Cypress Texas Tea Party (CTTP). This is the regularly scheduled fourth Saturday of each 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, April 26, 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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School News

District 16-6A girls’ basketball players earn 2021-2022 league honors District 16-6A girls’ basketball coaches recently released the 20212022 All-District 16-6A Girls’ Basketball Team, following the conclusion of each team’s season in the UIL playoffs. Cypress Springs High School freshman Ayla McDowell was named the district’s Most Valuable Player. She averaged 15.9 points, .3 rebounds and 2.5 steals per game this season to help lead the Panthers to 16-6A’s second seed. Cypress Ranch High School junior Chelsy Singleton was named Offensive Player of the Year, while Bridgeland High School senior Amanda Crowninshield was named Defensive Player of the Year. Cypress Falls High School freshman Raquel Hawk was named the district’s Newcomer of the Year. Cypress Ranch Head Coach Megan Daniel was voted Coach of the Year. All-District Girls Basketball 3: Bridgeland High School senior Amanda Crowninshield was named District 16-6A’s Defensive Player of the Year. First Team All-District 16-6A Name Grade High School Amanda Crowninshield 12 Bridgeland

Name Uyi Omo-Osagie Madison Clay

Second Team All-District 16-6A Grade School 12 Bridgeland 11 Bridgeland

Honorable Mention All-District 16-6A Name Grade School Taylor Howard 12 Bridgeland Charleigh Thomas 11 Bridgeland Meadow Cantualla 10 Bridgeland

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Region Swim 5: Bridgeland High School junior Emma Kinsey, center, was named the Region V-6A Girls’ Swimmer of the Meet. Kinsey also won two individual Region V-6A titles in the 100-yard butterfly and the 100-yard breaststroke, where she set a new CFISD Natatorium pool record in the 100-yard breaststroke (1:01.75). Kinsey will also compete in the 400-yard freestyle relay and 200-yard medley relay at the UIL State Swimming and Diving Championships.

CFISD swimmers divers qualify for state championships Thirty-two CFISD athletes in 20 total events qualified for the UIL Swimming and Diving Championships following the Region V-6A Championships, held Feb. 7-8 at the CFISD Natatorium. CFISD athletes claimed 12 regional titles overall. The first- and second-place finishers in each region and following eight swimmers with the best regional finish times in the state advanced to the UIL Swimming and Diving Championships. In diving, the top three finishers in each eight regions advanced to state. CFISD swimmers set five new CFISD Natatorium pool records at the Region V-6A meet. One was Bridgeland High School junior Emma Kinsey, 100-yard breaststroke. Cy-Fair Head Coach Hannah Doré was named the Region V-6A Girls’ Swim Coach of the Meet, and Bridgeland High School junior Emma Kinsey was named the Region V-6A Girls’ Swimmer. Her winning times were a 100-yard butterfly (53.43); and 100-yard breaststroke (1:01.75). The following Bridgeland girls represented CFISD in states Bridgeland 200-yard medley relay – Sophia Avery, Erin Ware, Emma Kinsey, and Aidyn Lawton (1:46.83) The following Bridgeland boys represented CFISD at states: 200-yard medley relay – Henry Hugele, Thomas Ryder, Brantson Bui, andLevi Thome. Bridgeland sophomore Henry Hugele competed in the 100-yard backstroke (51.13). Copyright © 2022 Peel, Inc.

School News Thirteen CFISD art students earn Rodeo Art awards Feb. 14, 2022—CFISD’s winners in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) School Art Program were announced after going through multiple district rounds of judging. A total of 13 winners were selected from the High School, Middle School and Elementary divisions and will be displayed in the Hayloft Gallery at NRG Center during the HLSR, Feb. 28-March 20. The district used three rounds of judging. CFISD art teachers narrowed the more than 460 pieces down to the top 254. A total of 62 pieces were selected out of the 254 to be judged by HLSR School Art Program judges. CFISD’s art students and their work were praised by judges throughout the judging process. Bridgeland High School sophomore Chelsea Nieva was a special merit award for her artwork titled “Serenity;” and Salyards Middle School eighth grade student Shiruixue Fang won Best of Show for his artwork titled “Desirous of Love.”

Student athletic trainers recognized Seventeen CFISD student athletic trainers from six high schools were named to the 2021-2022 Texas State Athletic Trainers’ Association (TSATA) Academic All-State Team, with each student being recognized during the Greater Houston Athletic Trainers’ Society (GHATS) Student Workshop. CFISD Academic All-State Team members were presented with certificates at the workshop. Students who earned the recognition met the following requirements: • be graduating seniors; • possess an overall grade-point average of 92 including grades 9-11 and in the first six weeks of their senior year; • be in good standing as athletic training students at the nominating trainer’s high school; and • possess good moral character. The following CFISD Bridgeland student trainers qualified for the 2021-2022 Academic All-State Team: • Shelby Blanton, Bridgeland High School; • Haley Castillo, Bridgeland High School; • McKenzie Clark, Bridgeland High School; • Gina Colunga, Bridgeland High School; • Amanda Moreland, Bridgeland High School;

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School News Shrek The Musical at Bridgeland Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie; Caroline, or Change) and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there’s more to the story than meets the ears.

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“ Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek....” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand... and his name is Shrek. Tickets available at bridgelandhstheatre.org

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service schedule for easter Passion Week Experience / Stations of the Cross Wednesday, April 13 from 5PM to 8PM Thursday, April 14 from 9AM to 8PM Friday, April 15 from 1:00PM to 8PM Good Friday Service April 15 at 12:00 PM Easter Worship Services: 7:00 AM / 9:30 AM / 11:00 AM

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 this Spring! April…In April, our luncheon & program will be on Monday, April 4th at 11:45am in the Youth Room of Good Shepherd UMC on Cypresswood. Our speaker is Jerry Ashworth, the CEO of the Memorial Hermann Hospital in Fairfield. It’s hard to believe that they are celebrating their 5th anniversary of opening! While many of us know some of the services & programs they offer, this is an opportunity to hear about the many things they are doing now as well as their future plans. Lunch will be Mexican chicken & beef fajitas, rice & beans with all the fixings at a cost of $15 each catered by Juanita's, the new Mexican restaurant in Fairfield. Register at www.goodchurch.us/signups May… In May, we will enjoy a great day of Gospel music is scheduled for Monday, May 2nd at 11:45am Highlights will include songs and hymns once sung & still familiar to many

that are full of inspiration & energy. The singa-long will be led by our very own Wayne Miller & the Classic Gospel Singers, a small group created especially for this occasion. The meal this month will be Southern Revival food like fried chicken, potato salad, etc. Other activities…In additional to our monthly luncheons & speakers, we have many other ways to get involved…a linedancing 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. If you want to be on our Classic Adults email list so you never miss another event, just send an email to michaelhagan48@gmail.com Purpose/Mission Statement: Good Shepherd Classic Adults welcomes any person 50 years young & better to gather with us for Christian fellowship, entertainment, adventure, & light-hearted & inspirational programs.

Kirk ES, ALC-East, Good Shepherd UMC establish Adopt-a-School partnership Representatives from Good Shepherd United Methodist Church visited the staffs at Kirk Elementary School and ALC-East on Feb. 18 to officially announce their Adopt-a-School partnerships with the two campuses. CFISD’s Adopt-a-School program pairs schools with community organizations and business partners to utilize resources of the community to strengthen and enrich the quality of education for students. Good Shepherd United Methodist Church is already an active community partner with CFISD, previously establishing an additional partnership with Danish Elementary School. “We have a large number of teachers and education professionals in the church, so we have a special heart for schools and for kids,” said Matthew Neely, Good Shepherd United Methodist Church pastor. “We’re also the type of church that wants to impact the community and this is a simple way to do that—encouraging teachers, hopefully mentoring and reading to kids, and just doing all these things that we Copyright © 2022 Peel, Inc.

can do to help education go beyond the four walls of the classroom. It’s sending people where they already have a passion and interest, and they’re great ambassadors inside the church.” Longstanding relationships helped bring the partners together. Good Shepherd Associate Pastor Ben Burnside is married to Leah Burnside, a third grade teacher at Kirk. “It feels awesome to have people that chose to support our community, be part of our community and love on our people,” said Dr. Jennifer Bell, Kirk Elementary School principal. “This gives our students and staff a broader connection. The unique thing about Kirk is most of our kids are bussed to school, so for them to feel like someone wants to be part of them and make those connections is very important.” For more information on the Adopt-a-School program, contact Dawn Tryon, director of community engagement, at 281-894-3950 or dawn. tryon@cfisd.net.

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