Fairfield - August 2022 by Peel, Inc.

VOLUME 29, NUMBER 08

AUGUST 2022

Skip-Generational Travel TRAVELING WITH YOUR GRANDKIDS

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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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Skip-Generational Vacations

There's a million things I haven't done, just you wait.

Fourth of July Celebration

Entreprenuer Spotlight

Joyce Behind the Mic

Fairfield Monthly Crime Stats

Traveling Seniors

Cypress-Tomball Democrats

Fairfield Republicans

Fairfield Women's Club

Keeping Active and Involved

School News 16

Summertime News from Swenke Elementary PTO

CFISD baseball athletes qualify for 2022 academic all-district

State Honors

Class of 2022 graduates plan to attend Ivy League

universities 17

Class of 2022 graduates appointed to service academies

Church News 18

Classic Adults

In Every Issue 19

Teen Job Seekers

Classifieds

Lakes of Fairfield Neighborhood Association Patrick Wong (President).......................................................... pcwong1@earthlink.net Kate Conrey (Vice President).................................................... kateconrey@gmail.com Dana Adams (Secretary)..........................................................daadams888@gmail.com Diana Gee (Treasurer) ....................................................................... diana.gee@att.net 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 Amanda West..........................................................................................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 Best Trash................................................................................................281-313-2378 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 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 - August 2022

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Skip-Generational Vacations By Jackie Devine

Fairfield and its sister community, Lakes of Fairhaven, are unique. Possibly a third of their residents are at least 50 years old, and many of those folks are grandparents living close to and, like me, within walking distance of their grandchildren.

and Mary College—one of the oldest institutions of learning in the country—and sat in the hall where many of our forefathers listened to lectures. We also participated in reenacting the British surrender to General Washington at Yorktown, where I played the part of George.

However, even though many of us drive our grandkids to school and attend their ballgames, music programs, or dance recitals, we often don't spend quality time getting to know each other on a deeper level. Daily, we go about our scheduled routine and attend to the business at hand, and sometimes special opportunities to play and have fun fall by the wayside. That is why I decided to take my 12-year-old grandson Robbie on what has been coined a Skip-Generational Vacation.

Then we ventured to Washington, D.C., where we visited the Lincoln Memorial. Standing there together we recited Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. We toured the city, where we took in the monuments and caught glimpses of the other magnificent buildings we often see on TV. Our last stop was the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, where we had a private tour that proved to me how much Robbie already knew about paleontology and Egyptian history.

I felt it might give us a break from our fast-paced, hectic lifestyle. And if we succeeded in getting away together on vacation, all our other distractions and daily concerns might magically evaporate. I was also hoping it would give us time to build stronger bonds and allow me to play a unique role in imparting a few old-fashioned values, instilling a sense of family, and creating some cherished memories.

The unexpected benefit of our trip was that Robbie got a chance to visit his ancestors' homeland, in both Missouri and Virginia, and discuss facets of his genealogy, allowing him to learn more about his family history. He reveled in hearing stories about his two greatgrandfathers who fought in WWII, where they were stationed, and their part in winning the war. Plus, he had the chance to listen to his granddad’s “fish” stories and catch a peek where he used to camp on the banks of Missouri's Meramec River.

So, in June, Robbie, his grandfather, and I charted our course, traveled over 2800 miles together, and delved into American history. We explored our nation's birthplace in Virginia. We walked along the site John Smith settled in Jamestown and explored replicas of the ships that brought him and other settlers to this country. We strolled down the streets of Williamsburg and traversed the halls of William 4 Fairfield Community Gazette - August 2022

I firmly believe that our 2022 get-away was a total success. It brought us closer together and gave us a renewed appreciation of how lucky we are to be Americans.

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If you haven't taken a skip-generational vacation, you might want to consider one. Studies show that vacations where kids and grandparents travel together—and leave parents at home—are becoming increasingly popular. According to lifestyle magazine Sixty and Me and AARP. •

One in five parents say their children have taken a skip-gen trip—that is, traveled with grandparents without the parents.

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Six in 10 kids say they feel closer to their grandparents after taking a trip together.

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65% of children say they like to reminisce about taking vacations with grandparents.

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More than a third of grandparents said they plan a skip-gen vacation in the next three years.

I'll gladly offer my insight if you have questions or want more information about skip-generational vacations. I have plenty of experience. Over the years, I’ve scooped up my grands and taken them to San Antonio, Lake Medina, St. Louis, Memphis, and the east coast, sans parents. You can reach me at jackiedevine@peelinc.com.

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"There's a million things I haven't done, just you wait." Jake Ulanday, a Fairfield resident for eight years, recently made his Broadway debut at The National High School Musical Theatre Awards held on June 27, 2022, at the Minskoff Theater in New York City. The "Jimmy Awards" (named after James M. Nederlander, legendary Broadway theatre owner and producer) celebrates outstanding student achievement in high school musical theatre. The award impacts over 140,000 students annually who participate in musical theatre competitions sponsored by over forty professional theatres throughout the U.S. Theatre Under The Stars is the administrative body that conducts the competition for the Greater Houston area. Jake, a member of Bridgeland High School's Class of 2023, won Best Performance in a Lead Role by TUTS for his portrayal as Anthony Hope in BHS's production of Sweeney Todd, School Edition, directed by Adam Delka and Nathan Stanaland. Even though his first onstage appearance was in 5th grade (as Linus in You're a Good Man, 6 Fairfield Community Gazette - August 2022

Submitted by Dennis Ulanday, Jake’s dad

– from Hamilton

Charlie Brown), his winning performance marked his first lead role in high school.

theatre departments were nominated in 11 categories in the Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) Tommy Tune Awards, held virtually on May 27. The awards are Houston’s high school version of the Tony Awards, which recognize and celebrate musical theatre.

"Up until my sophomore year of high school, I was pretty scared to get up on stage and act in front of everybody," Jake said. That year, he was chosen as an understudy for a role and unexpectedly found himself on stage when the lead fell ill. "At first, I was scared, but I gave it my all, and at the show's end, I got a bunch of congratulations from everybody, and it was a great feeling." Jake likens his Broadway experience to practicing while he was on Bridgeland's golf team. "Performing well on stage and in a tournament takes a lot of hard work and repetition. You spend all that time practicing, learning all the lines, and to see it pay off feels really good." Jake plans to pursue a career in acting or a degree in the performing arts. CFISD states that students from the Bridgeland, Cypress Ranch and Cypress Woods high school

The 2022 awards were highlighted by Bridgeland High School junior Jake Ulanday winning Best Performance in a Lead Role for his role of Anthony Hope in the school’s production of Sweeney Todd and Cypress Ranch High School junior C.J. Friend earning a runner-up award for Best Performance in a Lead Role for her role of Berthe in the school’s production of Pippin. According to CFISD, in addition to earning Tommy Tune Awards, both Ulanday and Friend are 2022 National High School Musical Theatre Jimmy Award nominees. The national competition will bring together approximately 90 students who will work with Broadway professionals for a week. The week concludes with the Jimmy Awards, which include both awards and scholarships.

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Our Fourth of July Celebration is one of Fairfield's most popular community-based events If we think about it, living in Fairfield over the last year, we have had many opportunities to participate in community gatherings. Of course, our most significant events include sports competitions, the farmers' market, community garage sales, the Women's Club's Christmas parade and Christmas bazaar, and our annual Fairfield 4th of July celebration. But if we were taking a poll, no doubt hands down, the community would agree that the biggest draw is our Independence Day celebration. This year, over 6o participants, including multiple fire trucks, cars and trucks pulling trailers with boy scouts, girl scouts, dance teams, families, individual cars and trucks, golf carts, dirt bikes, and two gypsy vanner horses delighted onlookers. Eightysix-year-old, 25-year Fairfield resident, army veteran, Texas A&M graduate, and engineer, Mr. Lloyd Billingsly served as Grand Marshal. Thank you, Fairfield Women's Club, for orchestrating that fantastic community-based summertime event. It was the perfect way to connect with friends, family, and neighbors while making memories and having fun. And it also proved that patriotism is alive and well in Fairfield!

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Pawzitively Fabulous Pet Service Is Eager to Groom Your Pet Pawzitively Fabulous Pet is a relatively new mobile pet grooming service in Cypress, Texas. They have been servicing the area for about seven months and, although the company is new, they have eight years of experience in the pet service industry. They are grooming and canine CPR certified and are constantly working on new certifications to enhance their knowledge and expertise in the pet industry. They are an LGBTQ+-supportive and operated business. Pawzitively Fabulous Pet enjoys giving back to their community. They have partnered with several local senior citizen living facilities to provide discounted grooms for the residents' pets, as many are on fixed incomes. Pawzitively Fabulous Pet has also partnered with the mobile pet vaccine company AZ Mobile Pet Vaccines, which works with rescue groups to provide services and awareness for rescue animals. Their love for animals and the safety of all pets is the driving force that makes Pawzitively Fabulous Pet the unique company they are. They wanted to stand out and be different, so they renovated a small cozy RV as their mobile grooming salon instead of the standard mobile van. They go above and beyond for their clients because they love their work.

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Pawzitively Fabulous Pet goes by the motto, “It’s not a job; it’s love!” They offer spa-like grooming services to their clients with fun packages, such as a birthday spa package or pet-safe hair color, as well as regular grooming services. They are one of few mobile pet grooming companies that offer cat grooming services. They also provide quality pet sitting services. Pawzitively Fabulous Pet was formed by Karen Seiffert, a spunky, pink-haired pet lover who has a way with even the most challenging and demanding pets. She will stop and socialize with any pet she sees. At age 51, she hung up her nursing school stethoscope to care for four-legged patients because that was where her heart was leading her, and she couldn’t be happier with that decision. She has two full-time employees, Nefi Marval and Paige Downtain, and one part-time employee, Karen’s son, Joshua, who she states, “Without them, Pawzitively would not be what it is.” She views them more as partners and less as employees. “We are a family, The Pawzitively Fabulous Family.”

Around Fairfield @CYPRESSMUSICSCENE

AUGUST 2022 “PEOPLE ALWAYS ASK” I remember the day everything changed for me in a mind-blowing, life-altering, unbelievable way. I’ll start by saying we all have course-altering things that happen, and we can use those experiences to walk taller in life. I believe our life’s story is painted best when we let our hearts do the designing and our hands do the work. For those new to JBTM – welcome to the stage where music mixed with real-life is front and center! In my world now, as CMS founder and lead singer of my band HURRY SUNDOWN, I always find people asking me, “So, how did you get into music?” The answer is simple to start. I was born into it; my dad was a drummer, and I watched him play the local music circuit growing up from birth until 2022, when he retired after 40+ years of professional music-making. I, however, didn’t begin my journey in singing and performing until I was 39 years of age. I’m a Cypress native, wife, mother of two teens, and commissioned artist. I’ve held various jobs in the past, but I always found creativity to be my favorite outlet, and I’ve always been driven to succeed at whatever I put my heart into and focus on. When we get nudges – or shoves – from life that change our direction, that’s the whole point; to change. Let it guide you and learn to be flexible. Sometimes you don’t get a choice not to be. The chapters of my life continue to unfold and be written, and the ones on the pages that have already been turned – well, they’re what led me to you. Whether you know me from CYPRESS MUSIC SCENE, my band HURRY SUNDOWN, or from JOYCE BEHIND THE MIC, I’m here as your fellow local!

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TravelingSeniors of Cypress Day Trips August 9: Astros Vs. Rangers Field Seats-Dollar Hot Dogs. Dinner at Cleburne Cafeteria. $35.00. Leaves FBC at 4:30 pm. August 16: TranStar and 911 Call Center. Representatives from the City of Houston, Harris County, METRO, and TxDOT who keep motorists informed, roadways clear, and lives safe in Houston speak on safety. Bus leaves FBC at 8:30. Free Trip. September 6: Enjoy the Astros game in the Gallagher Club: Buffet and ballgame ticket included. The bus leaves FBC at 4:30. $122.00. September 8: Wine Tour. Three wineries and tastings. $30 for tastings, and lunch on your own, leaving from FBC at 9:00 am. September 15: Potluck and Bingo. Begins at noon at Lakeside Trails Clubhouse. September 27: Good Shepherd United Church. Tour the Painted Churches. Bus leaves at GSUMC at 8:00 am $20.00. October 13: Halloween Potluck & Bingo. Dress festively! The fun begins at noon. October 22: Renaissance Festival: The bus leaves at 8:30 from FBC. $27.00 November 15: 1940 Air Terminal/Longhorn NASA project. Lunch at Bubba Gumps on the Kemah Boardwalk, on your own.Leaving at 10:00 from FBC. $5.00. November 17: Thanksgiving Potluck & Kitchen Towel Exchange. Bring a side dish or desert. We provide the turkey. See you at noon at Lakeside Trails Clubhouse.

November 22: Good Shepherd Brookwood Tour. Tour the facilities; poinsettias will be in full bloom. Lunch included in the Tea Room $30.00. The bus leaves FBC at 8:30. December 13: Zoo Lights Dinner at Cleburne's on your own. Price TBD. We won't know the price until November. Leaving FBC at 5:30 pm. December 18 from 2 to 4 pm Cookie and Gift Exchange. Bring two or three dozen of your favorite cookies and a gift to exchange with your friends. Pay upon sign-up. Must be 50 years of age to ride the Harris County Bus. Tickets are non-refundable.

Extended Excursions October17-20, 2022, Dallas: 3 nights/4 days $495.00 double occupancy. Bus leaves at 8:00 from FBC. Request details from jackie. devine@comcast.net. May 13-21, 2023, Garden of the Gods, The Royal Gorge, and Colorado Springs, Colorado $995. Eight nights lodging 4 consecutive nights in scenic Colorado, 14 meals: 8 breakfasts and 6 dinners. Departure: Fairfield Baptist Church at 8:00 am.

Games and Gatherings 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.

Traveling Seniors of Cypress • Jo Ann Lambert at pstlgrl@gmail.com or Jackie Devine at jackie.devine@comcast.net 12 Fairfield Community Gazette - August 2022

Around Fairfield Cypress-Tomball Democrats

August Speaker: Cathy Courtney: Medicare for all The Cypress-Tomball Democrats will hold its next monthly meeting, Monday, August 15, 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 Cathy Claire Courtney. Cathy is a health worker, educator & social justice activist. The first grandchild of a Bible belt preacher, her large extended family was very involved in the community. She completed her BS in Education at Central Michigan University and started abortion counseling & referrals. She initiated the 1st women’s health & information center in midMichigan. She studied medical care organization, administration & health behavior change at University of Michigan, Johns Hopkins University & completed her Master’s degree in Public Health at University of Texas School of Public Health. She learned about national single payer health plan proposals at an American Public Health Association national conference and in 1974, then founded the 1st woman-owned & controlled clinic in Michigan. Since official retirement, Courtney has focused on “Health Care for All Texas”, elder care, and other social justice initiatives.

Fairfield Republicans Fairfield Republicans is 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.

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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Around Fairfield Fairfield Women’s Club Thanks the Community Submitted by Peppia D. Sherrouse THANK YOU FAIRFIELD! Because of our amazing community, the annual Fairfield 4th of July celebration was a huge success. Our parade was full of your creative and patriotic displays, of family and friendship as only Fairfield could do it. Thank you again to our Grand Marshal, Lloyd Billingsly, a US Army veteran, and Fairfield resident for 25 years. The parade was followed by so many fun community connections at Salyards Middle School. Many of our local Fairfield resident-owned businesses greeted neighbors and made new friends. All while the kids played and had a great time. Kate Conrey, President of FFWC said “We are so grateful to all of our sponsors who helped make it all happen, and to all of our family of residents who make this event one that we – Fairfield – are known for.” If you are a Fairfield or Lakes of Fairhaven resident and would like to get involved, we invite you to be our guest at a Fairfield Women’s Club meeting. We meet at the Bradford Creek Club House on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30. Our August meeting will be 8/16/22. This group of caring women, network with each other, learn together and work to help our community thrive through fundraising and community events. Join us as we dive into the planning for our Christmas market and parade! Find us at Fairfieldwomensclub.org

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Keeping Active, Involved Submitted by William Wilson

Fairfield Village Homeowner’s Association. The August meeting time

and date has not 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 has not been determined. The next 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, Not Scheduled, Municipal Utility District (MUD) #396. The

July meeting was held in Fairfield at the Bradford Creek Clubhouse. Most likely, the meeting will be in Fairfield again for August, and the date has not been determined. 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 832-653-5146 for confirmation.

Tuesday, August 23, 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.

Saturday, August 27, 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.

Monday, August 29, 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.

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Schools Summertime News from Swenke Elementary PTO

CFISD baseball athletes qualify for 2022 academic all-district teams

James Cook Swenke Elementary // PTO President president@swenkepto.org www.swenkepto.org Swenke PTO hopes you all are having a wonderful summer! We hope you are enjoying time off with your families and getting some much needed relaxation. This summer, there has been tons of work going on around Swenke. Some of you may know this, but if not Swenke has some major renovations happening. These renovations include, classroom segmentation (i.e. classrooms will have doors), additional security features, perimeter fencing for the playground area, new carpet, paint, and fun new furniture. Swenke is excited about these amazing changes happening throughout the building, and look forward to welcoming our students back in August. We hope you all continue to have a wonderful summer, and we are working on some fun and exciting events for our campus coming this Fall. Swenke Elementary PTO

More than 150 CFISD student-athletes qualified for the Academic All-District 16-6A and 17-6A baseball, released last month. All 12 high school programs were represented by the 154 students who earned the academic all-district recognition. Those who earned the honor finished the 2021-2022 season in good standing and earned a composite weighted grade point average of 5.5 or higher for all classes for the two identified six weeks that make up the majority of their regular season. “We had another great CFISD baseball season with teams winning the 16-6A and 17-6A district championships, six teams qualifying for the playoffs, multiple community service projects, 40 players qualifying for academic all-state and 154 qualifying for academic all-district,” said Kirk Eaton, associate athletic director. “Our baseball programs are finding ways to be successful on the field, in the classroom and in the community. We are proud that it is more than just a game to our coaches and student-athletes.” Photo: Bridgeland High School senior Rene Garcia was among the studentathletes named to the 16-6A Academic All-District Baseball Team.

State Honors Ninety-five CFISD athletes in soccer and tennis earned Academic AllState honors and accolades for the 2021-2022 school year from the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA), with 10 students across four high schools earning first-team recognition. Partnering with the Texas Army National Guard, THSCA recognizes students who earn all-state honors while excelling in the following categories: grade-point average, class rank and ACT/SAT scores. Honorees then earn Elite, first-team, second-team or honorable mention honors based on their scores and averages. Photo: Bridgeland High School graduate Jack Myles (No. 7) was among 95 CFISD student-athletes named to the Texas High School Coaches Association Academic AllState Team in soccer and tennis. 16 Fairfield Community Gazette - August 2022

Class of 2022 graduates plan to attend Ivy League universities Five CFISD graduates from the Class of 2022 have earned acceptance to attend prestigious Ivy League colleges and universities. Bridgeland High School graduate Justin Kim and Langham Creek High School graduate Makenna Marshall will both attend Princeton University in Princeton, N.J. Cypress Lakes High School graduate Onyeka Ozuzu earned acceptance and will attend Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H. Cypress Falls High School graduate Jenny Lu will attend Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. Jersey Village High School graduate Tiffany Martinez will attend the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pa. The eight Ivy League universities are regarded as some of the most prestigious institutions of higher learning in the world. All eight placed in the top 17 of the 2022 U.S. News & World Report National Universities ranking, led by Princeton (first), Columbia University and Harvard (tied for second) and Yale University (fifth). Photo: Bridgeland High School graduate Justin Kim

Class of 2022 graduates appointed to service academies Three CFISD graduates from the Class of 2022 have received appointments to attend United States service academies. Bridgeland High School graduate Terrence Cullivan was appointed to the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. “Terrence Cullivan was an amazing student, athlete and leader at Bridgeland High School,” said Mike Smith, Bridgeland principal. “We are extremely proud of Terrence’s appointment to the United States Air Force Academy and his willingness to serve our country. We look forward to seeing all his accomplishments.” Jersey Village High School graduate Rocio Hernandez was appointed to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Cypress Creek High School graduate Trinity Santosiero was appointed to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Port, N.Y. Photo: Bridgeland High School graduate Terrance Cullivan was appointed to the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Copyright © 2022 Peel, Inc.

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Church News 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 Summer & Fall! August The August luncheon & program is Monday, August 1st at 11:45 am in the Youth Room at GSUMC. We will have an exciting & educational program about our state law enforcement agency, the Texas Rangers, presented by our own Lieutenant Jeff Owles, a member of GSUMC since 2008 & husband of Missy Owes, a staff member at GS. The meal this month will be Bar-B-Q & cobbler! September Have you ever watched the news and been amazed at the work the K-9 units do in stopping the bad guys? If so, then mark your calendar for an exciting program & luncheon on September 12th at 11:45 am in the Youth Room of Good Shepherd UMC.

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Our program will be the K-9 unit of the Harris County Constables. These canines are qualified for patrol & search operations & have been used successfully for locating missing persons. The narcotics dogs have been used to locate and seize illegal drugs. Plus, they are used in many more roles! We will hear from deputies about the training that goes into the K-9 & watch demonstrations of their work. This is a “can’t miss” event! Other activities In addition to our monthly luncheons and speakers, we have many other ways to get involved. We have a line-dancing group, Silver Liners, a men’s coffee group, Pickle Ball, great day trips, and much more! Call the church if you have any questions at (281) 373-2273 or visit the GS website at www.goodchurch.us. If you want to be on our Classic Adults email list so you never miss another event, 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.

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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Fairfield Community Gazette - August 2022

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Fourth of July Celebration

Classic Adults

Fairfield Women's Club

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