Fairfield - July 2022 by Peel, Inc.

VOLUME 29, NUMBER 07

JULY 2022

Safe play for all

COMING TO SWENKE

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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 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 Patricia Powell (Vice President) Jan Bertoli (Secretary/Treasurer).................................................. JLB8848@gmail.com Dianna Roark (Director)................................................................. ldroark66@aol.com Douglas Scott (Director)........................................................ mrdougscott@gmail.com 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) Dietrich Gaitz (Director).........................................................Dietrich.gaitz@mail.com 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

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Inclusive Playground Coming to Swenke Elementary

Traveling Seniors

Learning How To Lean Into Life

Fairfield’s Most Recent Published Author

Entreprenuer Spotlight

Cypress Food Purveyors Step Up to the Plate to Support . Classic Adults

Fairfield Monthly Crime Stats

Joyce Behind the Mic

Keeping Active and Involved

Fairfield Women's Club

Cypress-Tomball Democrats

Fairfield Republicans

Pool Schedule

School News 16

Salyards MS student designs winning logo

CFISD softball players earn 2022 All-District 16-6A honors

Hunger Hero Hall of Fame

Paris Fulks Receives Bear Distinction Award

Church News 18

Classic Adults

Second Baptist

In Every Issue 19

Teen Job Seekers

Classifieds

Lakes of Fairfield Neighborhood Association Patrick Wong (President).......................................................... pcwong1@earthlink.net Katherine Conrey (Vice President)............................................ kateconrey@gmail.com Dana Adams (Secretary)..........................................................daadams888@gmail.com Diana Gee (Treasurer) ....................................................................... diana.gee@att.net Kate Conrey (Director) Nikole Cales (Director)............................................................... Ncales13@gmail.com Trails of Fairfield Neighborhood Association Darlene Sedelmyer (President) ........................................... facofficemgr@sbcglobal.net Kris Cherry (Vice President) ........................................................ kfcherry@gmail.com Janet Sherrill (Secretary) ........................................................janetsherrill@comcast.net Matthew Mann (Treasurer) ................................................... mmann0330@gmail.com Quentin Hinds (Director).............................................................. Qhinds@gmail.com FAIRFIELD VILLAGE MANAGEMENT First Service Residential Help Desk .......................................................... 713-932-1122, contactus.tx@fsresidential.com Portfolio Administrator ............................................................................................................713-332-4763 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 - July 2022

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Inclusive Playground Coming to Swenke Elementary Submitted by Nick Leluika, Swenke Special Projects Coordinator With the closing of the school year 2022, as the PTO Special Projects Coordinator, I announced the kickoff of an incredible Legacy Project that is currently in the works. The project is an inclusive playground, offering children of all abilities a safe place to play.

born. His body eventually went into complete septic shock, with all of his organs shutting down, eventually leading to a stroke that damaged over 50% of his brain. Doctors predicted he wouldn't live more than another 24-48 hours.

The playground will be constructed on Swenke Elementary property, where love and a sense of family are undeniable. Swenke is home to children of all likes and abilities, and the project has been planned and designed as an addition to the current playground, which will benefit all students throughout our Fairfield community. It will offer a play space for children of varying abilities and will foster a place of acceptance, inclusion, and learning.

Miraculously, after a few months in the ICU, Josh came home. Since then, he has had over a dozen surgeries and undergoes therapy several days a week. Josh has more diagnoses than I can even count. He is classiﬁed as non-verbal and non-motor, but he knows adaptive sign language. He either gets around in a wheelchair or is carried from place to place. Josh is our Miracle, and the best part is that he gets to go to school with other little Miracles. Each of his classmates has a unique story, and each one of them has a great spirit just waiting to be shared. I feel like we aren't on this journey alone for the first time.

Having a playground with accessible offerings such as ramps, special swings, spinning chairs, access to slides, special tables, and a wheelchair-accessible seesaw rocker (that can hold multiple kids at once) will be astounding. The new section of the playground will also have a rubberized foundation, which will create additional safety and space to play. They won't have to worry about unfavorable ground conditions on wet days. When I heard from Dr. Miller, the principal at Swenke, that an inclusive playground was being designed, I jumped at the opportunity to spearhead the fundraising, primarily since this project hits so close to home for my family. My son, Josh, will be headed into second grade this coming fall. Josh became very sick not long after being 4 Fairfield Community Gazette - July 2022

It is heartwarming that people care enough to help these incredible kids be included rather than left on the outside looking in. I know that Josh loves going to Swenke and loves the other kids and the staﬀ. I'm dedicated to seeing this project through, especially knowing that the school has gone out of its way to make this project a reality. I look at things from a different perspective as I work to see the world through my child's eyes. For Josh and his friends, interaction with their classmates makes all the difference. And in the past, when it comes to playing outside, they have had limited options based on their abilities. Continued to Page 5 Copyright © 2022 Peel, Inc.

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Personally, I love the idea of an inclusive playground. It is a project for everyone, and every child at the school can utilize it for years to come. Plus, the playground will be nationally registered and available to anyone in the area looking for an inclusive playground. It will be open to the whole community outside of school hours. This playground will also be the first of its kind in CFISD, putting Swenke and Fairfield as trailblazers for school inclusion efforts. Fairfield is a fantastic community. Seeing the support of the residents and the local businesses through all that has already taken place, it is evident that this project is something everyone is getting behind. I look forward to the upcoming events to raise funds and we will gratefully recognize sponsor donors who are willing to contribute to the Legacy Project. More details will be coming out soon and I will do my best to keep everyone up-to-date on the progress and ways to help. If you want to know more or would like to help host/participate in an event, please feel free to email me at sprecialprojects@swenkepto. org. If we can find a way to help local businesses while at the same time supporting our community, let's make it happen! Please consider joining us in making this dream become a reality, as we cannot start the project until the funds are secured in their entirety. With an ultimate goal of $350,000, we know we have our work cut out for us. But as I tell my kids, many hands make light work when we do chores, sports, or service projects. Or, as we say as special needs parents, it takes a village to help make life work. We ask that you take a moment and scan the QR code provided to help us reach our goal and leave a legacy that will undoubtedly change lives as we embark on this journey. Scanning the QR code will take you directly to the PTO's 501c3 site designated for the inclusive playground donations. All funds on this site will be designated for this project only. Every dollar makes a difference, and we look forward to sharing our progress with the community as this is for everyone, not just the students. So, pull out those phones and start leaving a legacy.

Traveling Seniors OF CYPRESS Submitted by Jo Ann Lambert

In May, 41 Traveling Seniors of Cypress ventured to Branson, Missouri to enjoy the Ozarks in the springtime. In addition to exploring Silver Dollar City, taking in shows, and devouring world renowned country cooking, they enjoyed fun, fellowship, and made memories for a lifetime.

upcoming day Trips July 19: Tour of Shiner Brewery and have lunch at Werner’s Restaurant after we take a tour of the Beautiful Saints Cyril and Methodist Church. Learn the history and see the gorgeous stained-glass windows. $23.00. Veterans are $13.00. We leave FBC at 8:00 am. August 9: Astros Vs. Rangers Field Seats-Dollar Hotdogs, Dinner at Cleburne Cafeteria. $35.00 Leaves FBC at 4:30 pm.

Extended Excursions Sept 30-Oct 10: Lancaster Show Trip & Philadelphia and the Dutch Country: $1095 Motorcoach Transportation, 4 Nights in the Lancaster area. 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. Bus leaves from FBC @ 8:00 am.

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES Potlucks will be back in the fall, bigger and better. Stay tuned for more information. 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. For more information contact Jo Ann Lambert at pstlgrl@ gmail.com or Jackie Devine at jackie.devine@comcast.net.

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Learning how to lean into life By Jackie Devine

It was one of those rare, golden mornings when the weather and the temperature merged to create a breathtakingly beautiful spring day. Feeling like a rebel hankering for an open-air expe-rience, I decided to take a drive west on FM 2920. My win-dows were open, and I anticipated something, but I wasn't sure what. As I sat idling at a four-way stop, I heard a small, still voice from the far recesses of my mind whisper, "It's time to learn to live a little." It was one of those rare, golden mornings in April when the weather and the temperature merged to create a breathtak-ingly beautiful spring day. Looking to my right, I heard an eruption of sound like an engine roaring toward me at full throttle as I watched a racy, black and red three-wheeler pull up to the intersection. Both curious and intrigued, I stared at the contraption, wondering what in the world it was: a car, a motorcycle, maybe a hybrid Bat-mobile? While their music blared The Eye of The Tiger, one of my all-time favorites, the couple sitting in the cockpit burst out in laughter, gave me an exaggerated wave, sped through the junction, up the road, and out of sight. Riveted to my seat, I leaned back and sighed, "Now, that's what I'm talking about! That's

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leaning into life not counting the days, but making the days count. What did I just witness, and where does someone find a toy like that?" Making my way back home, I was committed to discovering more about that nifty, little open-air roadster. Pulling on to Timber Trails, what to my wondering eyes should appear, not a little old driver so lively and quick, but a shiny new Slingshot basking in my neighbor's driveway! Tickled at my discovery, I thought, "Ask, and ye shall receive!" One minute, I'm wondering how to put more pep in my step, and the next, the powers that be have provided me with a perfect example practically in my own backyard. The following Saturday, I found myself sitting with Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (CFISD) police officer Kurt Korenek and his wife, Karen, also a CFISD employee. I listened intently as they shared their exciting decision to kick their lives up a notch. Kurt explained, "We have four children, aged 24, 22, 21, and 17. Over the years, we've stayed pretty busy with our jobs, and, like many parents, our leisure time was spent raising our kids and keeping them in sports - whether it was baseball, football, soccer, or softball and volleyball."

"Once they began to take on new hobbies and became more independent," Kurt explained, "we started thinking about trying out some things that wouldn't have crossed our radar a few years ago. And we got creative." "Last summer," he continued, "our oldest daughter worked at Camp Lone Star, a Christian ministry camp in LaGrange. She had a weekend where parents could visit. So, I thought, how can we make that fun and memorable? I had seen Slingshots were available to rent in our community, so I decided that would be a hoot. We rented one, drove there, and had a blast." "On the way there, Karen asked me, 'When are we getting one?' I asked her if she was serious? 'Surely you aren't.' She said, 'I am. We need to have one.'" Kurt let it go for a couple of weeks, but he, too, was beginning to feel a stir of excitement. So, he asked her again if she was serious. She was. "Several weeks later," Kurt continued, "I took her at her word and started searching the Internet and found the Polaris Fun Center in Bryan, Texas." One day in August, after Karen got off work, Kurt surprised her with a spontaneous trip to Bryan. Karen filled in; "I asked him why we needed to go to Bryan and he said it didn't Continued to Page 7 Copyright © 2022 Peel, Inc.

Around Fairfield Learning how to lean into life - continued from Page 6 matter; we were going on a road trip. Then, as we pulled up to the Po-laris shop, I felt like a kid in a candy shop! 'Are you for real? Are we getting a Slingshot?' We walked in, and suddenly the air went out of our balloon. They didn't have a single one for us to look at or test drive."

Kurt jumped in, "I expected to buy one on the spot and take it home that day." Unfortunately, the salesperson told them they had no inventory and would have to order one, and it would probably be December before they could expect delivery. And the rest is history!

I may have lost track of the number of thumbs up, peace signs, and hang loose gestures we received along the way, but I'll never forget what a blast I had. I felt like I was 16 again. As I left, we talked about their possible participation in the Women's Club 4th of July festivities and dressing as Mr. and Mrs. Santa for the Christmas Parade. I told them it makes more sense for Santa to show up in a Slingshot in this day and age ra-ther than a sleigh!

So, what is a Polaris Slingshot? For you folks who are into "Car Speak," it's a cross between a motorcycle and a car. You might call it an autocycle weighing about 1,653 pounds. The Slingshot sports a 2.0 liter, four-cylinder, gasoline-powered Polaris ProStar engine with an automated manual transmission tossing 173 horsepower at 8500 rpm (!) and 120 lb/ft of torque to the single rear wheel, giving you a better power-to-weight ratio than a Ford Mustang. With a top speed of 125 miles an hour, you can reach 60 mph in just 4.9 seconds. To my delight, Kurt let me hitch a ride. Turning heads, as we buzzed down Cypresswood Drive, it felt surreal as the wind blew through my hair, and I breathed in the whole outdoors at once. Visceral and exposed, I took in a 360-degree rush of technicolor scenery—what an unforgettable ride.

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Around Fairfield Fairfield’s Most Recent Published Author Contributed by C. Rosemary Major Accomplishing a long-held dream is the most uplifting feeling in the world. My desire to write the story of my life for my children, grandchildren, and future generations surfaced almost four years ago when I took a class on memoir writing. And even though it took years to happen, it has been one of the most exciting experiences I could imagine. Writing my story enabled me to take a fresh look at my life, and it also allowed me to look at many of my personal circumstances from a different perspective. But the most amazing outcome was I recognized in hindsight that living through the last seven decades and raising six incredible children has been a colossal achievement, one that even my children seem to now view differently. Plus, I believe it brought my family closer together. I would never have produced this book if it hadn’t been for my memoir coach. I was so comfortable with her. She was my guide, my teacher, and my friend. She led the way in helping me to achieve success because she knew what my accomplishment would mean to my family and me. Because of that, she kept me on track and gently motivated me along the way. She helped me enhance, colorize, and digitize some of my photos and even helped to organize memories scattered on scraps of paper and in my head. Rosemary’s Journey is proof that it’s never too late to start your memoir. Just take your favorite stories, recipes, photos, and other memorabilia and organize them. You can even recruit your family to help you. A book about your life is the perfect legacy, and it is a treasure to keep and retell for generations to come. From Rosemary’s coach: Helping Rosemary tell her story offered me an unforgettable adventure with all the components of an award-winning novel: evocative, entertaining, historically accurate, and with an equal element of joy and sadness. Rosemary gives her readers a unique and vividly dramatic first-hand glimpse into our rapidly diminishing mid-twentieth-century Black American history with extraordinary skill. It took us almost four years to travel together down memory lane. Each time she unpacked a piece of her historical family luggage, I became immersed in the depth of her experience and the extent of her knowledge and prodded her for more. Now that it is complete, Rosemary’s Journey proves what everyone who knows her can already attest: She is a survivor! However, I’m convinced she is who she is because of the females in her life that helped strengthen her to the core. They were all strong-willed, determined, intelligent, courageous, stubborn, humorous, generous, and, to some degree, a little over-spirited, except for her angels Aunt Carrie and Aunt Katie. They always took the high road paved with love and forgiveness. Rosemary has given readers a peek into the soul of each of these ladies. Thank you, my dear Rosemary, for allowing me to hold your hand along life’s path and support you in creating a legacy for your children that will live through eternity. Rosemary’s Journey is available on Amazon. Jackie Devine, publishing coach 8 Fairfield Community Gazette - July 2022

One of the hardest working teens in Fairfield If you’ve needed a babysitter or a lifeguard in Fairfield lately, chances are you’ve heard of Paisley Ferrell. Sixteen-year-old Paisley has been all over Fairfield Facebook answering the call for privateparty lifeguards, babysitters, nannies, and mother’shelpers. Paisley has earned American Red Cross Certifications in Adult CPR, Pediatric CPR, First Aid, Babysitting, Lifeguarding, Blood-borne Pathogens, and Water Safety Instruction in the hopes that she would stand out among the other teenagers. The straight-A gifted student started working as a babysitter at age eleven before most businesses would hire her. She often brings little activities to do with the kids and loves to sing, read stories, and bake with them. She even tries to leave each family’s home a little cleaner than when she arrived. As a lifeguard, Paisley earned her certification on her fifteenth birthday. She takes water safety very seriously and never leaves her post or succumbs to distractions when guarding the pool. Recently, Paisley obtained her driver’s license with a perfect score, enabling her and “Ladybug,” her red Jeep, to travel to any family in the neighborhood. Her goal is to save enough money for gasoline and tolls, so she is grateful for every opportunity Fairfield’s families have provided her. Paisley had over twenty-six jobs in May. She loves being just a tiny part of each family. Be on the lookout for more from Paisley as she plans to offer swimming lessons in July. You can contact Paisley Ferrell: at (832) 693-4334 or through email at p1ferrell@icloud.com Copyright © 2022 Peel, Inc.

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Around Fairfield Cypress food purveyors step up to the plate to support Classic Adults

Submitted by the Classic Adults membership committee Local restaurants came out in full force to support Classic Adults’ Bill Page, the program chairperson, reminds friends and neighbors, CLASSIC TASTE OF FAIRFIELD, which was a huge success. “These restaurants are all ‘community-minded,’ and we encourage Eleven Fairfield area restaurants presented specialties of their cuisine you to support them! If you patronize one of these establishments in to members, community attendees, and staff. Over 100 people the future to enjoy their cuisine, please thank them for supporting our community and tell them that you saw them mentioned in this attended and enjoyed some delicious eating. magazine.” Classic Adults wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to the Good Shepherd Classic Adults welcomes any person 50+ to gather participating restaurants: with them for Christian fellowship, entertainment, adventure, and • Andy’s Kitchen • Olive Garden light-hearted inspirational programs. You do not have to be a member • Andy’s Bar & Grill • Jason’s Deli of Good Shepherd to attend Classic Adults. • La Viva Cantina • BreWingZ For more information on Classic Adults, go to the Good Shepherd • Sleek Creperie | Cafe • Yogurtland at Fairfield website www.goodchurch.us and click on Adult Ministries, or call • Carl’s BarBQ • House Of Pies the church office at (281-373-2273).

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Around Fairfield @CYPRESSMUSICSCENE

Moving My Music Down the Track Breaking news is coming straight to you from your CYPRESS MUSIC SCENE founder and administrator. With lots of love and excitement, and after taking an extended break to follow, support, and bring awareness to our local music scene, my band Hurry Sundown is returning to the stage. My most recent exciting journey began in May 2020, when I was tapped to be a "Cypress Music Contributor" sponsored by Peel, Inc. My coverage of Cypress music has appeared in local magazines monthly, where I have spotlighted top talent in the area. You may also recognize me as #joycebehindthemic "Joyce Behind the Mic," the face of #cypressmusicscene, or from the #WeekendLineUp, which I have posted weekly. I started this media vehicle out of love for live music and the need for the public to know more about what was happening around town. One year later, 4.6K people had become part of my family. It has been a labor of love to help artists and venues share their events for others to see! Amazingly, Cypress has nearly 200,000 likely readers! However, my band, HURRY SUNDOWN, is my passion. I'm honored and humbled to have been just a tiny part of northwest Houston's music movement and privileged to meet and become friends with the talent that supports our vast local music culture. But Hurry Sundown deserves to grow and prosper as well. If you like Rockabilly, Texas Country, Southern Rock, Americana, Blues, or Funk, look us up online! www.hurrysundownband.com or @ hurrysundownband on Facebook. We've got shows coming up soon and would be so happy to see you come to check out our sound and get a taste of our flavor! It's time to step back on stage—I've got some singing to do! But, keep watching for more of my insights on local music and the people in our community who are making music history!

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Around Fairfield Keeping Active, Involved Fairfield Village Homeowner’s Association. The July meeting time and date has not yet been determined. When scheduled, it will be at the Lakeside Trails Clubhouse at 8:30 AM. For more information, contact First Service Residential at 713-332-4763.

Tuesday, July 12, 2022 Fairfield Village South Homeowner Association.

The next scheduled meeting will be at Central Park Clubhouse, 15015 Heath Green Circle near Salyards School at 4:30 PM. First Service Residential has information about this and other Village meetings and can be contacted at 713-332-4763.

Wednesday, July 8, 2022, Municipal Utility District (MUD) #396. The

June meeting was held in Fairfield at the Bradford Creek Clubhouse. Most likely, the meeting will be in Fairfield again for July. Meetings begin at 11:30 AM and usually last less than one hour. If you plan to participate or reside in a different Fairfield MUD, call 713-651-5345 to confirm meeting date. Or you may contact Bill Wilson at 832653-5146 for confirmation.

Monday, July 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, July 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.

, Fairfield Women s Club

Annual Senior Tea was a success Submitted by Kate Conrey The Fairfield Women’s Club would like to thank our graduating senior girls and their mothers for joining us in celebrating their accomplishments at the Annual Senior Tea in May. We loved spending time with all of you and wish you all luck as you embark on the next chapters of your lives, and we hope to see you again soon! Pictured from left to right: Rebekah Campbell, Brennan Hartley, Brianna Keller, Leah Sullivan, Molly Sullivan, Carli Cheatham, Olivia Renfro, Victoria Vasisko. We would like to thank our friends at Frio Grill for being such wonderful hosts for our annual end-of-year banquet in May. Our first meeting of the new year will be on Tuesday, June 21 at 7pm at the Bradford Creek Clubhouse. We would love to see some new members join us for fun fellowship and opportunities to give back to our wonderful neighborhood. All adult women in Fairfield are welcome!

Independence Day Celebration Please join us at the annual Fourth at Fairfield celebration! All are welcome- come join or watch the parade and stay for the family fun to follow. There will be bounce houses, activities, food trucks, music, and more! For more information, go to fairfieldwomensclub.org/thefourth-fairfield.

Tuesday, July 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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Around Fairfield Cypress-Tomball Democrats July Speaker: Laura Jones: Perspective on how to engage rural Texas to improve Democrat voter turnout for the 2022 Midterm election The Cypress-Tomball Democrats will hold its next monthly meeting, Monday, July 18, 2022 at Rudy’s Grill and Cantina, located at 11790 Grant Rd, Cypress, TX 77429. There is a meet and greet at 6:30 p.m. The general meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. For More info, visit our website at cytomdemocrats.org. Our speaker will be Laura Jones. Laura is a community advocate who was born and raised in Houston, Tx. She moved to a small rural community about 5 years ago where she fell in love with the peace and tranquility of rural life but found that there was a lack of political representation. As a result, she got involved in her community, serving as the County Chair for San Jacinto County Democratic Party. She also served as the Field Director for Texas Senate District 3, under the Non Urban Rural Caucus within the Texas Democratic Party.

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.

Her passion for her rural community has also prompted her to run as a candidate for Texas Congressional District 8. Laura is not a politician; she is a Mother, Wife, and Business Professional who loves her community and is looking to better the quality of life in rural Texas. 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 CypressTomball Democrats Group on Facebook, or visit the club’s Website at cytomdemocrats.org.

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Schools Salyards MS student designs winning logo for 2023 EdTech Expo Michael Daniels, an eighth grade student at Salyards Middle School, won the 2023 CFISD Student EdTech Expo Logo Design Contest. Representatives from the CFISD instructional technology department presented Daniels with the honor at his campus on May 20. A student in Justin Lamarche’s Art I class, Daniels created a design that reflected the theme of the 2023 event, Livin’ in a Digital World. His winning logo will brand the event, scheduled for April 20, 2023 at the Berry Center (8877 Barker Cypress Road). The event spotlights student creativity with 21st-century tools emphasizing technology integration in their everyday learning environment from CFISD students in grades pre-K-12. The logo will be used in pre-event publicity and promotions, as well as at the 2023 Student EdTech Expo as the main banner and on electronic displays. SEE Logo: Salyards Middle School eighth grade student Michael Daniels, center, won the 2023 CFISD Student EdTech Expo Logo Contest. Salyards art teacher Justin Lamarche, left, and Principal Liz Wood display his winning design, which will represent the student showcase that is scheduled for April 20, 2023.

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Schools CFISD softball players earn 2022 All-District 16-6A honors District 16-6A softball coaches released the 2022 All-District 16-6A Softball Team following the conclusion of each team’s season. Bridgeland High School senior Makenzi Jenkins was voted Most Valuable Player. Cypress Woods High School senior Katie Lott was voted Offensive Most Valuable Player while Bridgeland junior Trinity Allen was voted Defensive Most Valuable Player. Cypress Ranch High School freshman Ashlynn Massey was named Newcomer of the Year while fellow Cypress Ranch teammate and senior Molly Yoo was named Pitcher of the Year for a second consecutive year. Bridgeland Head Coach Candi Weige was voted Coach of the Year.

Paris Fulks Receives Bear Distinction Award All-District 16-6A Softball 1: Bridgeland High School senior Makenzi Jenkins was voted District 16-6A’s Most Valuable Player.

All-District 16-6A Softball 2: Bridgeland High School junior Trinity Allen was voted District 16-6A’s Defensive Most Valuable Player.

Hunger Hero Hall of Fame Diana Brown, quality assurance and compliance coordinator for schools, left, receives her No Kid Hungry Texas Hunger Hero Hall of Fame trophy from Darin Crawford, assistant superintendent of support services. Brown was one of five individuals included in the inaugural class inducted into the Hunger Hero Hall of Fame.

The last theatre performance of Paris Fulks’ high school career was on May 23. It was the final bow for all the seniors and their parents. Since the Bridgeland High School seniors missed the school’s awards ceremony last week due to the Shrek dress rehearsal, educators and school leaders recognized the seniors after the show. Paris Fulks received the Bear Distinction Award, the highest Bridgeland High School Theatre Award. Paris was recognized at all three levels of her educational career, receiving the Dragon Award as a fifth grader leaving elementary, the Dragon Award as an eighth grader leaving middle school, and finally the Bear Distinction Award as a high school senior leaving high school. Congratulations, Paris!

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Church News Second Baptist More fun with the Classic Adults at Good Shepherd Submitted by Mike Hagan Our Independence Day Potluck celebration is scheduled for Monday, July 11th at 11:45 am in the Youth Room. Entertainment will be the Hot Shots youth band. Aaron, Ben & Eli, ranging from ages 12 to 14, are some incredibly talented youth musicians, and they will entertain us with music that "will put a smile on your face, a song in your heart, a snap in your fingers, and a tap in your toes!" The August luncheon and program, August 1st at 11:45 am in the Youth Room, will have an interesting and educational program about our state law enforcement agency, the Texas Rangers, presented by our own Lieutenant Jeff Owles, a member of GSUMC since 2008 and husband of Missy Owes, a Good Shepherd staff member. The Texas Rangers began as a law enforcement agency with statewide jurisdiction based in Austin in 1823. Over the years, the Texas Rangers have investigated crimes ranging from murder to political corruption, acted in riot control as detectives, protected the Governor of Texas, tracked down fugitives, and functioned as a state paramilitary force. Since 1935, the organization has been a division of the Texas Department of Public Safety, fulfilling the role of Texas' state bureau of investigation. Our speaker, Lieutenant Jeff Owles, a graduate of Sam Houston State University with a degree in Criminal Justice, has had a long career in law enforcement, joining the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) over 19 years ago. Since August 2011, he has been a member of the Texas Rangers with assignments in the Houston office and the Hempstead Office, serving Grimes, Waller, and Austin Counties. He volunteers with various youth activities and serves at Good Shepherd in various roles. He has received numerous commendations and awards, including an FBI award for meritorious duty assisting with the recovery of multiple kidnapped victims in Harris County. The meal this month will be Bar-B-Q & cobbler! In addition to our monthly luncheons and 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 our website at www.goodchurch.us. If you want to be on our Classic Adults email, send an email to michaelhagan48@gmail.com. Purpose/Mission Statement: Good Shepherd Classic Adults welcomes any person 50 years young and better to gather with us for Christian fellowship, entertainment, adventure, light-hearted and inspirational. 18 Fairfield Community Gazette - July 2022

TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS Baby Pet Yard Name Age Sit Sit Work Phone Colby Inman...................................... 18.....................................•DW, HS..................................... 832-904-2939 Paisley Ferrell*+.................................. 12......................•................. •DW........................................ 832-754-9963 Sara Kate Nichols............................... 13......................•................. •DW.................•...................... 936-419-3287 Madelyn Taylor.................................. 15......................•................. •DW........................................ 832-257-2002 Dylan Taylor...................................... 13......................•................. •DW........................................ 832-302-0165 Izzy Guzman...................................... 16......................•................. •DW........................................ 832-771-9931 Madelyn Radzavich............................ 15......................•................. •DW........................................ 817-823-6288 Amanda Nichols*+............................. 16......................•................. •DW........................................ 713-321-0240 Rayna Hanson*+................................ 16......................•.................................................................. 203-768-1398 Jase Taylor.......................................... 16......................•..............•DW, HS..................................... 832-458-5102 Mayela Fernandez.............................. 19......................•................. •DW........................................ 832-272-1227 Alicia Fernandez................................. 13........................................ •DW........................................ 832-272-1227 Jaelyn Williams.................................. 15......................•.................................................................. 832-465-7179 Brittany Sparks................................... 16......................•................. •DW........................................ 832-525-7337 Makayla Taylor................................... 18......................•................. •DW........................................ 281-804-4946 Haley Williams................................... 15......................•.................................................................. 281-928-0218 Tabitha Simper*+............................... 16......................•.................................................................. 832-444-6645 Madelyn Taylor*+............................... 17......................•................. •DW........................................ 832-257-2002 Chloe Geil*+...................................... 13......................•.....................•............................................ 760-586-9419 Holly Evans........................................ 15......................•.....................•............................................ 832-684-6373 Avery Reed......................................... 14......................•.....................•............................................ 337-344-0543 Alyssa Dixon...................................... 14......................•.................................................................. 832-745-1418 Halo Criss.......................................... 14......................•.....................•............................................ 707-223-1254 Samaira Garcia*+................................ 16......................•.................................................................. 443-510-7250 Paige Grandjean*................................ 13......................•.................. •HS......................................... 832-334-6545 Kylie Grandjean*................................ 12......................•.................. •HS......................................... 832-544-7652 Avalyn Lewis*+.............................................................•.................................................................. 832-498-2183 Caroline Lewis*+..........................................................•.................................................................. 832-498-2183 Isabel Serralde.................................... 15......................•.....................•............................................ 346-333-8970 Chloe Dill*........................................ 13......................•................. •DW........................................ 713-594-6722 Victoria Hayes.................................... 18......................•.....................•............................................ 713-501-2135 Marley Moran.............................................................................•DW, HS..................................... 281-744-7366 Edgar Fernandez...........................................................•.....................•............................................ 832-272-1227 Alicia Fernandez...........................................................•.....................•............................................ 832-272-1227 Shelby Blanton*+AED....................... 16........................ •DW, HS...713-292-4558 *-CPR Training +-First Aid Training (Ask to see your baby-sitter’s course completion card.)

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