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December 11 FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GVolume AZETTE 2004 Number 12 C O M M U N I T Y • G A Z E T T E Holiday on the Squar Squaree Sunday, December 12, 2004 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Old Fairfield Market Center Featuring 40,000 lbs. of Real Snow!!! Lot of fun for the entire family… Santa Claus, Kids’ Area, Holiday Activities, Concessions, Vendor Gift Market If your group, church group, or any other type of organization would like to participate, contact Kim Moore at 281-373-3807. If interested in participating in the vendor gift market, contact Kim Urban at 281-373-0014 Admission: Bring a New Toy (unwrapped) and 2 Non-Perishable Food Items Copyright © 2004 Peel, Inc. (to benefit Cypress Assistance Ministries) FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE - December 2004 1 FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE Important Numbers EMERGENCY NUMBERS Ambulance ................................................................................................... 911 Fire ........................................................................................................... 911 Poison Control ......................................................................... 800-222-1222 Sheriff's Department ................................................................................. 911 NON-EMERGENCY NUMBERS Ambulance ............................................................................... 713-466-4073 Cy-Fair Medical Clinic (24 hr) ................................................ 281-890-4285 FBI ........................................................................................... 713-693-5000 Fire .......................................................................................... 713-466-4073 Harris County Animal Control ................................................. 281-999-3191 Sheriff's Department ................................................................ 713-221-6000 Vacation Watch ........................................................................ 281-647-9371 CHURCHES Christ the Redeemer Presbyterian Church ............................... 281-357-8880 Community of Faith ................................................................. 832-875-2520 Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church ..................................... 281-469-5533 Fairfield Baptist Church .......................................................... 281-373-5446 Fairfield Church of Christ ........................................................ 281-373-1900 Fountain of Life Fellowship .................................................... 281-373-9337 Good Shepherd United Methodist Church ............................... 281-373-2273 Harvest Bible Church .............................................................. 281-304-1441 Saint Aidan’s Episcopal Church .............................................. 281-353-3203 The Fellowship at Fairfield ...................................................... 281-923-5130 COMMITTEE NUMBERS Crime Watch Chairman: Shauna Dunlap ............................. 713-693-5131 Fairfield Area Swim Team: Carla Tharp ............................... 281-373-3955 Fairfield Women's Club: Alicia Wilson ................................ 281-304-1866 NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE Holly A. Reichert ..................................................................... 281-304-9956 NEWSLETTER PUBLISHER Peel, Inc. .................................................................................. 806-385-6444 Adver./Jeri Deyoe ............................. [email protected], 713-569-5342 FAIRFIELD VILLAGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Resident Board Members: Joni Seifert (Chappell Ridge) .................................................. 281-256-2853 Kay Jukes (Chappell Ridge) .................................................... 281-373-9301 John White (Chappell Ridge) .................................................. 281-373-1223 John Hanes (Garden Grove) ...................................................... 281-654-5048 Dave Humphrey (Inwood Park) ................................................ 281-373-5384 Randy Shackelford (Inwood Park) ............................................. 281-686-1139 Marcus Hadjik (Inwood Park) .................................................. 281-256-1964 Eric Marsh (Inwood Park) ........................................................ 281-373-3955 Mark Gafford (Inwood Park, FF Village Community Assoc.) ... 281-373-4426 Anna Graves (Lakes of Fairfield ............................................... 281-304-8851 Terry Noe (Lakes of Fairfield) .................................................. 281-373-5513 Chris Delahoussaye (Lakes of Fairfield) .................................... 281-304-9112 Rick Todd (Trails of Fairfield) .................................................. 281-304-1741 Friendswood Development: Tim Fitzpatrick (Bradford Creek, Chappell Ridge, Garden Grove, Lakes, Trails) ........ 281-875-1552 Tommy Weaver (Bradford Creek, Chappell Ridge, Garden Grove, Lakes, Trails) .......... 281-875-1552 Nan Peavey (Bradford Creek, Chappell Ridge, Lakes) .............................................. 281-875-1552 GOVERNMENT/STATE NUMBERS Courthouse Annex .................................................................... 281-859-0685 Driver's License ....................................................................... 713-681-6187 Post Office ............................................................................... 281-373-9125 Voter Registration .................................................................... 713-224-1919 MISCELLANEOUS NUMBERS A.M.I (deed restrictions, etc.) .................................................. 713-932-1122 Community Meeting Room ...................................................... 281-373-0834 Cypress Area Home Schoolers ................................................. 281-890-3792 Fairfield Athletic Club (FAC) .................................................. 281-373-0834 Fairfield Information Center .................................................... 281-373-1177 Friendswood Development ...................................................... 281-875-1552 Garden Grove Pool .................................................................. 281-256-9417 Harris Co. Library (Northwest) ............................................... 281-890-2665 Harris Co. Animal Control ....................................................... 281-999-3191 Harris County Mosquito Control ............................................. 713-440-4800 Inwood Park Pool .................................................................... 281-256-9498 SCHOOL NUMBERS Ault Elementary ....................................................................... 281-373-2800 Bus Information ....................................................................... 713-897-4380 Cy-Fair Administration ............................................................ 281-897-4000 Cy-Fair High School ................................................................ 281-897-4600 2 FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE - December 2004 Goodson Junior High School ................................................... 281-373-2350 UTILITY NUMBERS ENTEX (gas) ........................................................................... 713-659-2111 HL&P (Electricity) .................................................................. 713-207-2222 Southwestern Bell (phone) ....................................................... 713-638-7000 ST Environmental (Sewer/water) .............................................. 281-398-8211 Time Warner Cable .................................................................. 713-462-9000 Waste Management (trash) ...................................................... 713-686-6666 Advertising Information Please support the businesses that advertise in the Gazette. Their advertising dollars make it possible for all Fairfield residents to receive the monthly newsletter at no charge. No homeowners association funds are used to produce or mail the newsletters. If you would like to support the Gazette by advertising, please contact our neighborhood sales representative, Jeri Deyoe @ 713-569-5342 or at [email protected]. 713-983-9095 ★ Tables & Chairs★ ★ Slushie Machines Margarita Machines★ ★ ★ Moonwalks ★ Slide Moonwalks★Snowcones★Cotton Candy★ Well help make your next party a success! www.partyrentalusa.com Copyright © 2004 Peel, Inc. FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE Put Fairfield’s Top Realtors To Work for You Don & Jeanne Machrowicz, Broker/Owners Top 1% of RE/MAX Realtors Nationwide Don & Jeanne Machrowicz Broker/Owners 281-373-4300 Fairfield’s ONLY on-site real estate office!! Website: www.realtor.com/houston/don&jeanne Don & Jeanne Would Like to Wish Everyone A Happy Holiday Season! Current Fairfield Listings For Sale: 20302 Lakeland Falls Dr ........ 5/3.5/2A Pool/Pending $269,900 15903 Pebble Creek Trail ...... 4/3.5/2A ....................... $259,900 15910 Cumberland Oak Ct .... 4/3.5/3A .... Pending .... $253,900 15603 Twisting Springs ......... 4/3.5/3D ....................... $229,900 15327 Turning Tree ................ 4/2/3A .. Pool/Pending $219,900 20815 Chappell Knoll ............ 4/2.5/2D ....................... $189,900 15418 Cumberland Oak Way 4/2.5/2A ....................... $167,900 15326 Evergreen Knoll ......... 4/2.5/2A ....................... $162,900 14919 Vista Heights ................ 4/2/3D ...... Pending .... $162,900 20315 Scenic Woods ............ 4/2.5/2A ....................... $159,990 15419 Redbud Leaf ................. 4/2/2A ...... Pending .... $159,900 22031 Gold Leaf Trail ............ 4/2.5/2A ....................... $149,900 20410 Stone Falls Court .......... 3/2/2A ......................... $139,900 15414 Court Green Trail ........ 4/2.5/2A ....................... $138,700 21518 Pebble Pine ................... 4/2/2A ......................... $132,900 15311 Laurel Knoll ................... 3/2/2 .......................... $124,900 19923 Black Cherry Bend ..... 3/2.5/2A ....................... $123,900 15402 Misty Dawn Trail ......... 3/2/2A ......................... $122,900 14923 Carolina Falls ................ 3/2/2A ...... Pending .... $114,000 20411 Timber Trail .................. 3/2/2A ......................... $110,900 20431 Fairfield Parkway ........... 3/2/2 .......................... $104,900 For Lease: 20302 Lakeland Falls ............ 5/3.5/2A Pool/Pending .. $2,200 20315 Scenic Woods ............ 4/2.5/2A .......................... $1,500 20322 Peach Mountain ......... 4/2.5/2A .......................... $1,495 15406 Misty Dawn ............... 4/2.5/2A .... Pending ....... $1,475 15311 Laurel Knoll .................. 3/2/2A ............................ $1,300 20411 Timber Trail Way .......... 3/2/2A ............................ $1,300 15211 Maple Meadows ........ 4/2.5/2A .......................... $1,300 15319 Hillside Park Way ....... 3/2.5/2A .......................... $1,250 14927 Carolina Falls ................ 3/2/2A ...... Pending ....... $1,250 15050 Fairfield Village Dr. #140, Cypress, TX 77433 www.fairfield-homes.com E-mail: [email protected] Copyright © 2004 Peel, Inc. FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE - December 2004 3 FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE Fairfield Community Gazette Procedures for Submitting Articles and Classifieds The Fairfield Athletic Center will no longer be accepting articles for the Fairfield Community Gazette. If you would like to submit an article for publication in the Gazette, please follow these guidelines: Articles, classified ads (limit 30 words), questions regarding our regular columns, and teen job postings (i.e., additions, deletions and changes) must be submitted to the editor, Holly Reichert, via e-mail at [email protected]. Photographs and graphics are accepted in either format and may be submitted along with any article. When submitting articles and classifieds, please submit typed items only. Hand-written information will not be accepted. Always include your name and telephone number, as we must be able to contact you prior to printing your article. The deadline for submission of the above is no later than the 10th of the month and will appear in the following month’s Gazette. In order for the Gazette to be released on time the article submission deadline date will be strictly adhered to from now on. No articles will be accepted after the 10th of the month. Advertisers should contact Jeri Deyoe at 713-569-5342 or [email protected] for advertising and “Business Classified.”. ALL ARTICLES AND CLASSIFIEDS MUST GO THROUGH THE EDITOR. Articles submitted directly to the publisher will not be accepted or published. Thank you, Holly A. Reichert (#281-304-9956) 4 FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE - December 2004 Community Calendar Saturday, December 4, 2004 Fairfield Senior’s Bus Trip to Santa’s Wonderland & Christmas Marketplace Saturday, December 4, 2004 & Sunday, December 5, 2004 Cy-Fair FFA Booster Club’s 8th Annual Country Christmas Craft Show Camp 4 Christ Monday, December 6, 2004 Cy-Fair High School Orchestra Winter Concert Tuesday, December 7, 2004 Fairfield Senior’s Annual Christmas Cookie Exchange Thursday, December 9, 2004 Fairfield Senior’s Annual Christmas Gift Exchange Pot Luck Sunday, December 12, 2004 Fairfield’s Holiday on the Square Tuesday, December 14, 2004 Cy-Fair Kiwanis Club of Houston Annual Christmas Party NWHC Aggie Mother’s Club Annual Ornament Exchange Party MOMS Club of Cypress NW-Fairfield Monthly Meeting Tuesday, December 21, 2004 Fairfield Women’s Club Annual Christmas Lights Decorating Contest Judging Copyright © 2004 Peel, Inc. FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE SECURITY REPORT SECURITY REPORT KEY SECURITY INDICATORS FOR SEPTEMBER KEY SECURITY INDICATORS FOR OCTOBER Burglary of Habitat (incl. att. garage) ..................................... None Burglary (non-residence) ............................................................ Two Lake Side: • Kitchen appliances were stolen out of a Newmark Home under construction. • Granite counter top, leaded glass door and a window were stolen from a D.R. Horton construction site. Buglary of Motor Vehicle .......................................................... None Terroristic Threat ........................................................................ One Chappell Ridge Village: • Complainant stated that a known subject verbally threatened him. Theft ............................................................................................ Three Lake Ridge: • 82 sheets of plywood were stolen from an Emerald Home construction site. Lake Side: • Thermal Ply Decking and other building materials were stolen from a D.R. Horton home construction site. Business: • Unknown individual(s) removed mail from a business mailbox without consent. Criminal Mischief ........................................................................ Five Lake Ridge: • A wire bundle was damaged at a construction site. The Trails: • Unknown individual(s) damaged a cement privacy fence. Summer Ridge: • A Lennar Homes construction sign was removed without consent. Business: • A Fairfield business mailbox was damaged by unknown individual(s). Business: • A second Fairfield business mailbox was damaged by unknown individual(s). Fraudulent Use of Identification ................................................ One The Pines: • Resident’s Social Security number was used to place an order without consent. Failure to Stop .............................................................................. One Inwood Meadowss: • Resident’s parked vehicle was struck by an unknown vehicle that did not stop to provide information. Burglary of Habitat (incl. att. garage) ................................. None Buglary of Motor Vehicle ....................................................... Four Inwood Park Village: • Resident’s credit cards and driver’s license were stolen from her unlocked vehicle parked in the driveway. Chappell Ridge Village: • Portable GPS and cellular telephone charger werereported stolen from a resident’s unlocked vehicle. The Retreat: • Law enforcement badge and credentials were stolen from a locked government vehicle. Business: • A window was broken to a resident’s vehicle parked at a business. A wallet and it’s contents were stolen. Assualt ...................................................................................... One Chappell Ridge Village: • Resident’s son was assaulted by another juvenile. Theft .......................................................................................... One Inwood Meadows Village: • Tin pumpkin lawn decorations were stolen from a resident’s yard. Criminal Mischief ................................................................... Four Garden Grove Village: • A rock was thrown at a resident’s vehicle and caused damage to the vehicle’s rear hatch. • A rock was thrown at a vehicle, breaking the window and causing damage inside the vehicle. Chappell Ridge Village: • A rock was thrown through a resident’s kitchen window, causing damage. The Trails: • A concrete wall was damaged by unknown individual(s). Business: • A coke machine was damaged at a Fairfield business. Fraudulent Use of Identification ........................................... Four Inwood Park Village: • A resident’s debit card was used to make a large purchase without consent. • Unknown individual(s) attempted to obtain credit using a resident’s identification. The Pines: • Complainant’s credit used without consent. The Oaks: • Complainant’s debit card was used to make purchases at Reliant Center. TOTAL PEST CONTROL Termites General Pest Control Fire Ants Rodents All Work Guaranteed Servicing Houston Since 1983 NO CONTRACT $10 OFF WITH THIS AD Copyright © 2004 Peel, Inc. For a life threatening Emergency CALL 9-1-1 For an after the fact crime… Or to report suspicious activity… Call 713/221-6000 Call Now 281-550-1149 FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE - December 2004 5 FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE FREE RAD CLASSES TO BE OFFERED AGAIN Mark you calendars for the upcoming Rape Aggression Defense training In February. In the past these classes filled quickly. The classes are offered free of charge, courtesy of the Harris County Sheriffs Department. The possible release of Corol Eugene Watts should be plenty of motivation to learn these LIFESAVING skills. Corol Watts is one of the worst serial killers every captured here in Texas, and could be released in just 18 months. This class is offered to women only, consists of physical hands on training, in five-three hour classes. Your teachers are specially trained, actual sheriffs, with lots of experiance. They will be held from 6-9 PM & the Lakeside Trails Clubhouse on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, February 8, 9 & 10. To finish up the following Tuesday & Wednesday, February 15 & 16. If you have questions, or to register by phone, contact Officer Jan Brown @ 281-647-9371 during business hours of 9-5. There is not an answering service at her desk, so don’t be discouraged if you don’t get an immediate answer, she’s just out fighting crime. Your Fairfield s Specialist CORNERSTONE Loretta Blendermann Pete Cupial Lisa Watts Sandra Erickson Phillip Clow Tracy Hutson Faith Julian Catherine Nira 281•290•2000 17774 Cypress Rosehill, Ste. 1100 Each office independently owned and operated. 6 FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE - December 2004 Gina Baker, Broker/Owner Copyright © 2004 Peel, Inc. FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE THANK YOU In recognition of Association Management’s 25th Anniversary, AMI donated a tree to each neighborhood in Fairfield Village, including the Master Association. The trees were planted at locations designated by the Board of Directors for each Village. However, this would not have been possible without the help of your community’s landscaper, The Spencer Company, and their dedicated employees including but certainly not limited to Brad Wander/President, Michael Lasseter/Area Manager, Renè Reyes/Crew Superintendent and all the other men who work with them, who donated their time and effort to plant these trees at no cost. We wish to express our thanks to all those from The Spencer Company for all their effort in accomplishing this task. Association Management Inc. Message from AMI: ‘TIS THE SEASON FOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATIONS When Santa visits your house he’ll probably leave lots of presents, perhaps a basketball goal, play equipment, patio cover, storage building, satellite dish, maybe even plans for a new pool or a sprinkler system. Please remember that prior written approval of your Association is necessary before the installation of anything or anything that changes the aesthetic appearance of your home. If you’re building something that has a roof and/or sides, i.e., patio cover, storage building, you will need to include the following along with your application: materials including roofing, dimensions, height (measured from ground to peak), width and length, and a copy of your lot survey indicating the proposed location and a side view elevation drawing. If you plan to install play equipment, please include a copy of your lot survey showing the proposed location and the dimensions of the equipment (height, width and length) as well as the type of cover for the “A” frame. If you’re painting your home, please include a sample of the color(s) you wish to use. Basketball goals….include a copy of your recorded lot survey indicating the proposed location where you wish to install the goal. It’s a real easy process and takes no time at all to adhere to your governing documents. You can apply by mail, fax or email – whichever is easiest for you. To obtain an application or if you have any questions regarding the process or what items to include with your application, please contact AMI at 713-932-1122. Bashans Painting Commercial/Residential Free Estimates 281-347-6702 281-731-3383cell Interior & Exterior 20 Years Experience Hardiplank Installation Wood Replacement Pressure Washing Sheetrock Repair & Texturing Cabinet Painting Door Refinishing & Replacement Wallpaper Removal Custom Staining References Available • Insured No Payment Until Completion Copyright © 2004 Peel, Inc. FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE - December 2004 7 FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE The Houston Food Bank needs all our help… Our community is to be congratulated for their outstanding patriotism... And it’s so easy! In the latest Presidential Election, we cast 4261 votes for the candidate of our choice. This represents approximately 87% of the registered voters in Precinct 124. Working in the Poll were the following: Jim Hearst, Leland Seidl, Robert Presnell, Olive Mitchell, Ann Candela, Norita Seidl, Justina Kern, Daryn Seidl, Jo Denise Callegari, Dorthy Foushee, Shirley Hearst, and Charles Wolcott. The Church of Christ congregation expressed it’s appreciation of these poll workers by preparing dinner for them. Those who prepared the meal include Reverend Michael and Jimmie Lehew, Christi Clark, and Laurie Newton. We thank these people for their thoughtfulness in this magnanimous gesture. All we have to do is go to www.chunky.com and vote for the Houston Texan Football team. And the team with the most points will get the weight of the total team in food donated by Campbell Soup to the Food Bank. Greenbay has been winning in the past, so let’s get the word out and get everybody to vote so the Houston Food Bank will get the donation. VOTE HOUSTON TEXAN’S FOOTBALL Dr. Charles H. Wolcott Election Judge/Chairman, Precinct 124 TEAM Foot & Ankle Specialists www.Foot-and-Ankle-Specialists.com LOUETTA FOOT SPECIALISTS 16835 Deer Creek Dr., Ste. 150 Louetta@Stuebner-Airline FAIRFIELD ANIMAL HOSPITAL K Quality Compassionate Care for your Pet Family Member 281•370•0648 K A Full Service Veterinary Hospital FOOT SPECIALISTS OF TOMBALL 13414 Medical Complex Dr., Ste 9 K Friendly, Caring Professional Staff Including Emergencies 281•351•5599 Complimentary Initial Consultation BUNIONS By using st ate-of-the-art adstate-of-the-art v anced techniques in ffoot oot reconstruction, w e can now we corr ect your painful BUNcorrect ION and T AILOR BUNION TAILOR def ormities deformities ormities.. This can be done in the office or on an out-patient basis with limited disability and minimal time off fr om w ork. If you from work. a rre e having the “Bunion Blues” giv e us a call. give 8 Dr. Brad Bachmann* Dr. Michelle Stern Dr. Amy Walsh *Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgery *Board Certified in Foot Surgery *Member, Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine *Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE - December 2004 * Office Hours: M, Tu, Th, F 8AM-6PM Wed. & Sat. 8AM-12PM * Early Morning Drop-off Mon-Fri 7AM Call (281) 256-3150 for Appointment Mike Hicks, DVM (Fairfield Resident) 15040 Fairfield Village Drive, Suite 100 Copyright © 2004 Peel, Inc. FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Dept. Station #7 News MDA Fill the Boot Thanks to everyone’s generous donations, this years “Fill the Boot” campaign was a huge success. Our station was able to collect over $2,000 for MDA’s research for a cure. A special thanks to all the members who volunteered their time to collect for this great cause. Annual Food and Toy Drive It’s time once again for Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department’s annual food and toy drive. The event collects non-perishable food and new, unwrapped toys to be distributed to the area’s less fortunate families at the holidays. In the upcoming weeks, we will be distributing paper bags to put your donations in. We will collect the bags a few weeks later. Your generosity always makes our drive a huge success. CPR & First Aid Classes Do you or a group that you’re associated with need a CPR or First Aid class? The Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department hosts these classes every month. All classes are held at Station Nine in the Copperfield area. The cost is $20 each per person or you can take both for $35. Courses include infant, child, and adult CPR, as well as obstructed airway and rescue breathing. For more information or to sign up for a class, please call the Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department Business Office at 281-550-6663. On the NET Did you know we have a website? Visit us in cyberspace at www.cyfairvfd.com. There’s something for everyone including information about the department, becoming a member, upcoming events, and other useful items. New Members… Want to join us? Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer Firefighter, EMT or learning more about the department, is invited to visit the station on any Thursday evening between 7-9 p.m. or check our website at www.cyfairvfd.com. No experience necessary. If you would like more information or have any questions, contact Keith Grimm, Station 7 Public Relations @ 281-373-1753. DVDMemories.com Convert your treasured photos into a... DVD Photo Montage A Great Christmas Gift! Weddings ♦ Anniversaries Birthdays ♦ Family Reunions ...Other Occasions Visit www.dvdmemories.com or email [email protected] for more details. Located right here in Fairfield! Copyright © 2004 Peel, Inc. Or call Jeff at 281-787-0008 Happy s y a d i l o H Checkout our great Gift Ideas & Cookie Jars! Gift Certificates Available. $2.00 OFF Buy 2 Pies, purchase of Save 2 Bucks! 2 Pies exp. 12/24/04 FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE - December 2004 9 FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE The Pet Corner: A HUGE THANK YOU TO GERI BISHOP! The Fairfield Gazette would like to take this opportunity to THANK Geri Bishop for all her kind and loving work she has put in to helping our lost and found pets in and around Fairfield…not to forget how many happy smiles she has put on many resident’s faces by rescuing and literally taking care of their pets until they were returned home. Geri established and maintained the website for Fairfield residents to go to when they either lost or found pets. With Geri’s constant watch and support for our pets, many residents and pets were reunited. Thank you Geri! Thank you Geri, From All the Residents and Pets in Fairfield! Geri also sends her “thank you” to all who have been so kind! Geri is stepping down as our “Pet Guardian” and is turning her watch over to Susan Locke who has so graciously agreed to take over. Welcome Susan! Susan can be reached through the website which is still up and running and a great way to get quick information on your pets. Susan will also be available by phone at 281-304-7231. For lost and found pets, please contact: Susan Locke http://groups.yahoo.com/group/fairfieldpets # 281-304-7231 Your kind help is still needed for FOSTERING THOSE LOST PETS! For all you animal lovers: There are many times, in our community, when people find a lost animal/pet and can’t pick it up because they have no place to shelter the animal until the owner is either found or notified and comes to claims it. This is where your kind help is needed. We are asking for residents in the Fairfield community to volunteer their homes and backyards to foster a lost animal for 1 to 2 days – until the owner is located and the animal is returned to that owner. Not only will this keep the animal from being injured, killed, impregnating another stray, or being picked up by Animal Control, it will insure the children and families of the community are kept sale also. If you are interested in being a foster home for someone’s lost animal/ pet, please call me, Susan Locke at 281-304-7231. Thanks so much! 10-Acre Park Legend Moves On On September 29, 2004, Phred, the yellow Labrador Retriever known by many and loved by all, was unfortunately put to sleep. Phred was born a Yankee on August 3, 1991, but only stayed there until she was about 10 weeks old. And Yes, Phred was a female! She lived in Virginia for the first 4 years of her life, achieving the same status that she gained in Fairfield. Phred arrived in Houston during the lovely month of August in1995. During the trip to Houston, she partied on Bourbon Street and traveled in taxis, stayed in hotels, swam in hotel swimming pools, and even took on the mighty Mississippi River. In her lifetime, Phred traveled on airplanes, boats and in cars, and experienced things many people never do. She was like most people. She lived indoors, loved to be outside, but hated the Houston heat. For those who are wondering what was so special about Phred, it can be summed up in one word – COOL. When she was young and active, she was a great soccer and street hockey player. She would also catch Frisbees. She would retrieve until she dropped and any water was fair game. She was trained without a leash and did not like it when she had to wear one. Phred stayed in her yard and watched the world go by without ever being tied up. People, dogs, cats, whatever, it did not matter, Phred just stayed. People knew her for that reason. People would walk by the house and call out “Hi Phred”, and we would hav! e no idea who these people were, but they all knew Phred. As difficult as it was to say goodbye, it was made easier with the compassion and professionalism offered by Dr. Hicks and his staff. Their understanding of the pain and sorrow that goes with such a task goes beyond words. As for Phred, she now rests peacefully, having said farewell to the 10-Acre Park she kept watch over for 9 years. 10 FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE - December 2004 Copyright © 2004 Peel, Inc. FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE Copyright © 2004 Peel, Inc. FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE - December 2004 11 FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE A Neighborhood CHILI Cook-off in Fairfield… Residents of “The Park” got together Saturday, October 16 for a good ole fashioned chilli cook-off. There were 10 entries and 5 judges. Judging was based on color, ingredient blend, overall taste, aroma and after taste. The competition was fierce! ALL of the entries were DELICIOUS! And here are the WINNERS! From left: Mike Gamble (3rd Place), Dan Shearer (Grand Prize), Ashley Harris (2nd Place), & Joe Guzman (1st Place). Many Thanks to all of our Great Neighbors and Friends who participated in the Cook-off & Congratulations and Happy Cookin to the WINNERS! Specializing in Custom Built • Swimming Pools • Spas • Waterfalls • Custom Gunite Pools 100% Financing Available FREE Designs & Estimates 713-896-1001 12 FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE - December 2004 Copyright © 2004 Peel, Inc. FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE Dear Fairfield Residents, Let’s Show Our SUPPORT! Have you noticed the yellow ribbons around our neighborhood? These pretty ribbons show support for our military men and women serving our nation. I enjoy and appreciate seeing these ribbons on a daily basis. You see, our son is a medic in the U.S. Army stationed in Iraq and these yellow ribbons speak to me. Each ribbon represents a heart. Thus, I’m asking you to display yellow ribbons in your yard to remind us all of the efforts these people do to provide us the freedoms we enjoy daily. With the recent deaths of several area service men, these ribbons take on a very personal meaning. This letter is not intended to state whether or not our troops should be in Iraq; it is much more personal than that. It is intended to persuade you to join together to make Fairfield a premier neighborhood whose voices reach personally to individual service personnel showing words of acknowledgement, appreciation, and encouragement. Therefore, I am also asking individuals, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Women’s clubs, sports teams, senior clubs, and churches to take time to send cards or letters to a specific service person until they come home. If you would like an individual name and address to send your words to, just call me (281-373-0142) and I’ll gladly provide you with one. I’m sure there are other families in Fairfield who have loved ones and friends serving in the military. If you would like to submit a person’s name and address as a recipient, drop their information into the decorated box at the Fairfield Athletic Center. Together we can reach around the world and bring Texas to those protecting us all! Here’s one of our brave countryman over in Iraq; please show your love and support by sending Kevin cards, letters, care boxes, whatever you can to show him he’s in our hearts, thoughts and prayers: Sergeant Allison, K.S. 1st BN 23rd MAR H & S Co. Sniper Plt/recon Unit 41900 FPO-AP 96426-1900 Sincerely, Peggy Gardner, Fairfield Resident 281-213-3909 A Pest Control Company, Ltd. Serving Fairfield Guaranteed On Time Appointments for ALL Fairfield Residents..call for details. FREE Pest Control for Fairfield Residents Only! Call For Details Limited Time Offer Guaranteed solutions for all of your pest problems. Bugs?? 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Send check, registration form (below), and self-addressed stamped envelope to: Fairfield Women’s Club C/O KIM URBAN 16130 CUMBERLAND TRAIL CYPRESS, TX 77433-5781 Space confirmations will be sent by Monday, December 6, 2004. For more information, please contact: Kim Urban at [email protected] or 281-373-0014 after 5 p.m. PLEASE .......................................................................................... Registration Form ........................................................................................ 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FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE - December 2004 15 FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE Fairfield Women’s Club Annual Scarecrow Decorating Contest Fairfield Women’s Club The results are in and the winners are… First Annual Rodeo Cook-off and Dance 1st Place: and we’re looking for a few good Cookers!!! Is proposing its The Stimac Family 20206 Maple Village Drive 2nd Place The Hogan Family 16307 E. Amber Willow Trail 3rd Place February 19, 2005 Colby Hall 15319 Maple Meadows Dr. Fairfield Location T.B.D. Honorable Mentions The Hill Family 14918 Chestnut Falls The Marsh Family 15034 Red Cedar Bluff Lane Thanks so much for showing your neighborhood pride and participating in Fairfield’s Annual Scarecrow Decorating Contest. All proceeds benefiting Fairfield scholarships and local charities. If you’re part of a BBQ Cook-off Team and are interested in participating, please contact Kristi at 281-304-7852 or email us at [email protected] At no time will any source be allowed to use the Fairfield Gazette contents, or loan said contents, to others in anyway, shape or form, nor in any media, website, print, film, e-mail, electrostatic copy, fax, or etc. for the purpose of solicitation, commercial use, or any use for profit, political campaigns, or other self amplification, under penalty of law without written or expressed permission from the Peel, Inc. The information in the Fairfield Gazette is exclusively for the private use of Fairfield residents only. ANDY’S PLUMBING CO. Residential & Commer cial Commercial Repair eplacements • Hydr a-jetting epairss • R Replacements Hydra-jetting 713-465-4869 Gary Anderson Owner & Fairfield Resident Insured 16 FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE - December 2004 Bobs Cooking Wood Co. FIREWOOD $10 + TAX CORDS AVAILABLE Per Stack Bar-B-Q Wood: PROPANE TANK REFILLS Oak - Hickory - Pecan - Mesquite Natural Lump Coal 281-469-0458 11620 Jones Road across from Ace bobscookingwood.com $15 Copyright © 2004 Peel, Inc. FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE COOKBOOKS For Sale Fairfield Book Club In need of a change from your same old menu? Need some new recipes since you just found out you are hosting the family for Thanksgiving? Need a just one more stocking stuffer? Then we have your answer! The Fairfield Women’s Club has their first issue of cookbooks available with 400 recipes that are certain to help you in any situation. The books sell for $10 each and are a perfect addition to any cookbook collection. Please contact Kim Urban at 281-373-0014 or [email protected] if you would like more information. Copyright © 2004 Peel, Inc. The Fair field Book Club has room for new members! We are a fun group who like to read and get together once a month to talk about books. Our members range from sporadic to avid readers. The book club is a great place to meet new people, have good conversations, and develop new friendships. We’ve been in FF for about five years. In the past we have read such varied selections as, Cane River, Wicked, Pillars of the Earth, The Pilot’s Wife, Seabiscuit, and The Guardian. We meet the third Wednesday of each month from 7:00 pm9:00pm(ish). If you are interested in joining us or have questions, please call Linda at 281-304-8011. FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE - December 2004 17 FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE FairfieldSeniorsGroup.com www. A Fun-Loving Over Fifty Group The Seniors of Fairfield are an active, fifty plus, fun-loving group of couples and singles who share fellowship, events, and activities. If you or your spouse are fifty or older, a newcomer to Fairfield Village or even if you have lived here in the Wonderful World of Fairfield for some time, but have never attended one of our functions you are cordially invited. Be a part of our funloving group. NOVEMBER HAPPENINGS: Pictures from all events have been posted on our web site. DECEMBER PLANS: Saturday, December 4. Bus Trip / Santa’ Wonderland & Christmas Marketplace: Celebrate this Christmas with all of us at Santa’s Wonderland. Spend an unforgettable evening touring the colorful light displays, with over 2 million Christmas lights. Have you ever seen 2 million Christmas lights from a cozy bale of hay on an open trailer? Well you can, come and join us on this fabulous trip. The Christmas Marketplace is a special area where you will be able to shop and see professional arts and crafts here in the Wonderland. Dinner will be at the O.K. Corral Café, which has sit down dining and serves the best darn vittles in the Lone Star State. The cost for this trip includes the tax & tip for dinner. $15.50 per person: dinner & bus tour of the light displays. $17.50 per person: dinner & hay ride tour to see the displays. Call Mary Lou Cook if you have questions at 281-304-8359 and get your payment and name(s) in for this trip, early. The bus will depart the Fairfield Village parking lot at 3:30pm. Be there by 3:15pm. Be sure to bring your camera to capture the displays. December 7: Annual Christmas Cookie Exchange. Lakeside Trails Club House -10am to noon. Open to everyone. Just bring seven dozen of your favorite Christmas cookies. Six dozen will be for exchanging and one dozen for sampling. Coffee and punch will be provided December 9: Annual Christmas “Gift Exchange” Pot Luck. Each person attending this potluck brings a $10.00, his or hers, Christmas gift. Then after our meal, everyone draws a number. The first person will select a gift from their gender’s gift selections. They then open and show it to everyone. The following people will then have a choice, either select a gift from the unopened gifts or take one from someone, who has drawn and shown their gift. If the gift you selected is taken, you then have the choice, either select or take. This continues to everyone has a gift. However, we have limited the number of times a gift can be taken to twice, the gift then belongs that that individual. December 31: Annual New Year’s Eve Social. Lakeside Trails Club House from 9 pm to 1am. More details will be provided in the weekly event planners. UPCOMING TRIP DATES: January 28th: Beaumont, Texas. The itinerary & cost will be posted on our web site and in the January Gazette. February 18th and March 12th will be our next trip dates. WEEKLY EMAIL EVENT PLANNER: The Fairfield Seniors publish an event planner each week that is emailed to its members, with information for the upcoming week’s activities, birthdays, and other news of interest. If you do not receive this email and would like to be included, just send an email to: [email protected]. We recommend that you check our web site regularly, for the latest information. Things change from the time an article is submitted to the Gazette and when you receive the Gazette. Our Web Address: www.fairfieldseniorsgroup.com For Activities Other Than Trips: Call Mary Lou Cook for additional information and details. 281-304-8359 Buds & Blossoms, Inc. Full Service Landscape YYear ear Ar ound Around Since 1989 281-469-3378 Financ Availa ing ble wit h Appro ved Credit 14120 Cypress North Houston in Cypress between Telge & Huffmeister 18 FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE - December 2004 Sprinkler Systems License#5490 Take $3.00 off each flat of regularly priced annuals WITH COUPON $11.99 one coupon per customer/no limit Reg. $14.99 exp. 05/31/05 GARDEN CENTER COUPON FREE 4 Annual $1.25 Value Not valid with any other offer Must present coupon [email protected] Landscape Design & Installation GARDEN CENTER COUPON exp. 05/31/05 Sod Installation Drainag Drainagee Flagstone Custom Rockw ork Rockwork Copyright © 2004 Peel, Inc. FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE Moms In Touch International Every week, in every state of the U.S. and in 85 countries around the world, thousands of mothers meet to pray for their children and their schools. They gather in Mexico, New Zealand, China, Germany, India, Uganda, Egypt, Romania, Russia and many other countries. They are all part of Moms In Touch International, an interdenominational, nonprofit ministry of women who believe prayer makes a difference. The group was founded in 1984 by Fern Nichols while she was stationed in Abbotsford, British Colombia with a Christian ministry. She had two sons entering junior high school. Nichols knew her boys were going to face their greatest test yet in resisting immoral values, vulgar language, and peer pressure. She found other concerned mothers, and they began meeting for prayer. The following summer Nichols and her family moved to Poway, California, where by the fall of 1985, a group was established at Poway High School. The women met once a week and prayed for a full hour for their children and the school. They prayed for a Moms In Touch group for every school in their district, and they shared the concept with their friends and other moms they met. Two years later, Nichols published a Moms In Touch booklet, and the following January the first Moms In Touch retreat was held. Today there are thousands of Moms In Touch groups meeting worldwide. The MOMS Club of Cypress NW-Fairfield is calling all Stay-At-Home Moms MOMS (Moms Offering Moms Support) Club is a support group for all moms who make the important decision to stay at home to raise their children so whether you are expecting your first child or are a veteran mom with school age kids there is sure to be something of interest in our group. The MOMS Club of Cypress NWFairfield serves the entire Fairfield subdivision in Cypress. Interested moms who live outside Fairfield please visit www.momsclub.org. The MOMS Club has numerous activities including playgroups, babysitting co-op, Moms Night Out, coupon swap, cooking and crafts. Our next monthly all-member meeting will be held at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church located on Cypresswood Drive in Fairfield on the second Tuesday of the month at 10:00 AM. For more information please contact Deborah Gilstrap, Membership VP at 281-304-6552 or email [email protected] or Amy Wilczek, President, at 281-304-4640 or email [email protected] with MOMS Club in the subject line. We are happily welcoming new moms at each meeting, hope to see you there! The organization’s goal is to have a group of two or more moms praying for every school in this country and throughout the world. We know our children face many challenges at school (academics, drugs, peer pressure and violence), and to stand in the gap for them through prayer is our highest calling. The mothers meet once a week to pray for teachers, principals and administrators, conferences, respect for authority, curriculum choices, holiday situations, coaches and athletic programs, high standards, family values, after school programs, problems faced by the students and for the specific needs of the children of the mothers in the group. If you are interested in joining a Moms In Touch group, please call Alecia Mallett at 281 -256-0433 Serving NW Houston Since 1974 RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL QUARTERLY & MONTHLY MAINTENANCE Texas License No. 2487 ROACHES • ANTS • FLEAS • MICE & RATS TERMITE CONTROL • TERMITE INSPECTIONS 281-469-8240 Copyright © 2004 Peel, Inc. 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Our meetings begin with a brief social at 7:00p.m. at the Foundry Methodist Church, in the Fellowship Hall, 8350 Jones Road, Jersey Village (one block North of Hwy 290). Family to Family Network is an organization that empowers families of children with disabilities by providing information, training, referral and support. We are initiating a new project in the Houston area called Family Friends. It is an intergenerational program that matches volunteers (age 55+) with children with special needs and their families. The Family Friend (volunteer) will visit the home once a week for a couple of hours to offer support and encouragement by reading a book, playing, and become a friend! The family gains from the emotional support provided by the volunteer. Their visits often give family members a break from caring for their child with disabilities, all the while knowing the child is in good hands. The Volunteers offer their special skills, wisdom, support and life experiences. They gain a sense of pride knowing that they are making a difference in the family’s life. The Community is strengthened by volunteers providing supportive services that would otherwise prove too costly for the families. For more information or carpool possibilities please call: Mary Vargo at: 281-433-3042 E-mail – [email protected] If you are 55 years or older or have a child with a disability and are interested in this wonderful program, Please call Patricia McMahan or Aline Houston at Family to Family Network (713)-466-6304 Funded in part by the NCOA-National Council on Aging Family to Family Network; 13150 FM 529, Suite 106 Houston, TX 77041-2303; #713-466-6304 Website: familytofamilynetwork.org FREE CONSULTATION Irrigation System Installation (or improvements to existing system) Fall Cleanup & Seasonal Color Plantings We are Neighbors!! Landscape Renovation CALL: 281-373-1047 E-MAIL: [email protected] 20 FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE - December 2004 Copyright © 2004 Peel, Inc. FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE Ways to Keep Your Children Safe… As the holiday season approaches, the kids are excited about vacations, gifts, and playing with friends- things children should concern themselves about. As parents, grandparents, guardians, and caring friends, we should know there are other things to prepare for. We make sure that are children are dressed for the weather, wear their helmets and knee pads, and eat a healthy diet- but we also have to prepare our children for other realities. Does your child know what to do if a stranger asks them for help? Does your child know how to reach you in the event of an emergency? Does your child know your full name? Do you have a recent color photo of your child? Do you know all the medications they may be taking? Do you know your child’s friends? We live in a time where these are just the basics. We can prepare ourselves and our children for the dangers that can be just outside our doors. With just a few basic rules, for both you and your children can better prepare you for an emergency situation. 1. Teach your children that the police are their friends and that they can rely on them if they are in trouble. 2. Set-up a password. A secret word only between you and your child. In the event someone else has to pick them up- your child knows only to go with them if they have the password. 3. Teach your children that strangers should not ask a child for assistance. Adults should ask adults for help. 4. Always accompany your child on door-to-door activities. We’re there when you need us 24/7/365 * Since 1948 Specializing in * Fire & Smoke Restoration Water Extraction & Drying Air Duct Cleaning, & HVAC Installation * Local Representative * Gene Wilson - (Fairfield Resident) Project Manager Cell: (832) 347-8494 www.blackmonmooring.com “Restoring Lives Everyday” Copyright © 2004 Peel, Inc. 5. Know you neighbors and neighborhood. Regularly check for registered offenders in your area. 6. Rethink the signs on your lawns and vehicles that give strangers too much information. (Their name, team name, team number, sport, school, address, and vehicle information all in a glance.) 7. You should not put your child’s name on their clothes where it is visible. Children feel more comfortable around others that already know their name. 8. Teach your children that no one should ever touch any part of their body that a bathing suit would cover. 9. Never leave your child alone in a public place, stroller, or car for even a minute. 10. Always accompany your child to the restroom in public places. These are just a few of the basics. Too often we hear terrible stories that break our hearts. We need to start preparing our children for some of the realities that are just outside our doors. We also need to prepare them from some invaders in our homes, namely the Internet. Know where your children are going. Put a computer in a place that you as an adult can easily see where they are and what information they are giving out. Use the tools that are out there that filter out the garbage you don’t want your children to see. For additional safety information, links to the Amber Alert, for links to registered Texas Offenders, or if you would like a free pair of shoe labels, visit www.myfamilycd.com/houston. Try a FREE class! We convert the power of dancing into healthy energy, from Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, and Samba, to Belly Dancing, Country & Western and Hip-Hop. A Second Month A 50% OFF A with purchase of an unlimited class pass A Call us or visit our web page for schedules and prices. We also offer private and semi-private dancing classes, children classes and babysitting while you workout. Party Workout, Co. 9740 Barker Cypress Rd. Cypress, TX 77433 281-550-4856 832-275-6115 www.partyworkout.com FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE - December 2004 21 FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE Stork Report Phil and Valerie Grandjean are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Paige Therese Grandjean, born on October 14, 2004, at 9:44 p.m. Paige was 7 lbs 4 ozs and 19 inches long. She is welcomed home by her big brother, Philip, and big sister, Valerie. Kimberlee and Scott Fuller proudly annouce the birth of their first child, Devin Scott Fuller, born October 19th at 11:36 am. He was 21inches long and weighed 8 lbs 11oz. Devin is welcomed home by his canine brother and sister, Dapper and Sidnee. Many Congratulations to our Families! Congratulations to Kristin Bost! Miss Teen Southeast Texas Talent Winner Kristin competed in the Miss Teen Southeast Texas Scholarship Pageant on October 23. This pageant is a preliminary to Miss Teen Texas. 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FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE Fairfield Athletic Club News: Hours at the Club Monday thru Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 5:00 a.m-10:00 p.m. 5:00 a.m-8:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m-8:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m-8:00 p.m. New Card Replacement Policy The FAC has started a new policy for members that have lost their cards. For anyone who has to have a new card made, we will be charging a mandatory $2.00 fee. If you have simply misplaced your card, we ask that you try to locate it before requesting a replacement. We thank you for your cooperation, and if you have any questions, please call us at 281-373-0834. Guests If you are going to bring a guest with you to the FAC, you will need to pay a $5.00 guest fee and have your guest sign a waiver. ALL guests must be accompanied by a resident. Weight Room Orientation Orientation will be offered at the club on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Please call the front desk to make sure of the dates, occasionally we do have to change our dates due to our trainer’s schedule. WEIGHT ROOM RULES No one under the age of 12 is allowed in the weight room. 12-14 year olds must have completed weight room orientation and be accompanied by an adult that is taking responsibility for them. 15 year olds must have completed weight room orientation. We would like to remind residents that proper athletic attire must be worn when working out. We will not allow residents to work out in jeans, blue-jean shorts or other non-athletic apparel. Rentals The FAC rents out the Golf Center, the Bradford Creek clubhouse, and The Lakeside Trails clubhouse. For rental fees please call the FAC. Adult Lap Swimming If you are over the age of 18 you can sign a waiver and lap swim when the FAC is open. The only time that lap swimming is not available is when swim team practice is going on in the afternoon from 4:30 to 7:30pm. If you have any questions about lap swimming please call the FAC at 281-373-0834. Tennis If anyone is interested in finding out about tennis activities at the Fairfield Athletic Club you can email [email protected] for information. We offer lessons for both adults and children. We have a Tennis Pro, Charles Boyd that has many years of experience teaching tennis. Before and After School Counselors The FAC is hiring counselors for the Before and After School program. You must be 18 years old and have graduated from high school. Please call Linda Litton for more information at 281-373-0834. FAC Website The Fairfield Athletic Club has a new website: www.fairfieldclub.com Aerobics Morning aerobics classes, taught by Laura Schutt, are on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30am to 10:30am at the the Golf Center. Evening aerobics classes, taught by Nancy Wong, are Monday and Wednesday from 6:30pm to 7:30pm at the Golf Center. Please come for a free tryout. Yoga Yoga classes, taught by Nancy Wong are on Monday and Wednesday from 7:30pm to 8:30pm at the Golf Center. Please come try out a class for free! YARDMASTERS, Inc. “A Professional Landscaping & Lawn Maintenance Service” 15420 Telge Rd. Cypress, TX 77429 Visit Our Website www.yardmastersinc.com 281-469-5158 Landscaping Bed Construction Trees, Plants, Flowers Flagstone Walkways Soil, Sod, Mulch Bed Renovation Flagstone Border Sprinkler Systems (LI 5455) French Drains & Drainage Systems Outdoor Lighting Lawn Service & Clean Ups Serving NW Houston Since 1990 Insured For Your Protection SPECIAL SPECIAL 2 cu. yds. Mulch + 3 Flats Flowers 10% OFF MULCH $185.00 Copyright © 2004 Peel, Inc. (bed cleaning not included) FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE - December 2004 23 FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE Some of the Benefits of Year Round Swimming By Barbara Harold, Head Coach, Texas Terrapins Swim Team Many people have wondered: Do they really swim in the cold??! Yes, we do. Here are some of the reasons why... Swimming is a total mind and body sport. You use muscles for swimming that you don’t use for other sports or daily activities. If you’re trying to get better at it, you will also be using your mind more than with other sports and in a different way. Swimming is a multi-plane activity. You go as fast as you can, horizontally, head first, to a concrete wall. Therefore, you need to build up these different muscles, know where the wall is without looking up, and have a different kind of balance. All of this is stimulating your mind to think in different ways. Studies have proven that swimmers make the best grades amongst athletes. Part of that is that swimmers can spend more time in the water without risking injury, therefore they need to do a better job of getting things done (like homework) to fit it into their lives. Swimming well means swimming with a rhythm. That steady beat in your head makes it easier to think logically, mathematically, and of course, rhythmically. Swimming builds up your immune system. Because you are using more muscles and more lung power you are helping your body to defend itself. Studies with very young children (under age 4) have shown that swimming regularly can help children remain well and heal faster when they do get sick. Children that swim with a cold do tend to get better faster (do not allow your child to swim if they have a fever, or if they are taking cold medicine). Swimmers blow out their air through their nose and while that’s not very pretty, it is very effective! Coaches of other sports love swimming. It’s the best cross-trainer out there. Swimmers have more coordination, stamina and lung power - all very important in other sports. Our swimmers are continually learning more about swimming, safety and other life skills. The Terrapins are dedicated to their sport and their teammates. We also like to have a lot of fun (Wacky Wednesday and Fun Friday is common). The Terrapins swim at the beautiful Fairfield Athletic Center with an outdoor, heated (85 - 86 degrees) 25 meter pool with a heated tent poolside for drying off and bundling up. So, we’re not that crazy! We offer a two-week trial period to anyone that’s not sure they want to take the plunge. Visit our website at www.texasterrapins.com. We offer year round swim lessons as well. The Texas Terrapins Swim Team (TTST) of Cypress, Texas is a year-round competitive swim team offering instruction and competition to swimmers of all ages and abilities. The Texas Terrapins Swim Team provides a positive, supportive and fun-filled environment where swimmers can improve their skills and meet their individual goals. Through the guidance of trained, experienced coaches, coupled with the support of the families, we encourage team spirit, sportsmanship and a lifelong love of the sport of swimming. Also, please visit our team website at: www.TexasTerrapins.com or contact our Head Coach, Barbara Harold, at [email protected]. LEGAL SERVICES Want to play lacrosse ? The Cy-Fair Iron Lions want YOU ! We are currently looking for any interested 5th – 7th grade boys to join our league. Go to www.cy-fairlax.org for more info. Or email at [email protected] HOANG ORTHODONTICS Christine K. 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Our children are also preparing for their Christmas program. They will be singing some of their favorite Christmas songs. Registration for the 2005-2006 school year will be held at the end of January and beginning of February. Watch for upcoming registration dates in the January Gazette or go to our website littlelambsmdo.org for more information on our program and registration dates. Little Lambs Mother’s Day Out and Preschool is a weekday ministry of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church serving children 18 months of age to 5 years. We have a four day Bridge program for 5 year-old children not going to kindergarten in the fall. If you need more information, please see our website or call us at 281-373-0052. Fairfield Kids Club Preschool We have openings in the 2’s 3’ and 4’s and if you want to give us a call we can give you more information about the days that are available. Please ask to speak to Charlotte Byrne at the FAC at 281-373-0834. 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This accomplishment has been possible because of the many parents that have volunteered to undertake the enormous task that makes Project Prom a reality for our children and because of the senior parents, friends and families that have participated in our fundraisers. We cannot thank you all enough!!!!! The next big fundraiser we are all looking forward to, Tin Hall Dinner, Dancing and Auction night, is to be held on January 22, 2005. The theme this year is Mardi Gras and will be catered by Boudreaux’s Cajun Kitchen. A one-week stay in a house on Kailua Beach has been donated for one of our live auction items. The silent auction committee has been collecting some wonderful items for everyone to bid on. Tickets are $25.00 per person and can be purchased at the parent meetings or you can visit our website, www.cyfairprojectprom.com for further instructions. Get them while you can because they will go fast. We have an ongoing need for water and soda donations. The drink donations are for the actual Project Prom event at the Sam Houston Racetrack in May. We are only allowed to donate coke products such as Coca Cola, Sprite, Minute Maid Products, Diet Coke, Dasani Water, etc. Twelve packs are preferred and can be brought to the monthly parent meetings. Labels will be available at the meetings to write your students name and phone number on so that they receive the Project Prom Bucks credit. Please wait until after Christmas to donate diet drinks due to their shelf life. If you cannot make the meetings but would like to donate please call Kathy Darner at 281-3735378 or Janice Post at 281-373-4832. Future fundraisers to look forward to are the Prom Dress Boutique and Tea on January 15th. This committee is currently taking donations of not only formal dresses, but shoes & accessories also. To make a tax-deductible donation, please call Susan Kubacak at 281373-3312. The Cookie Dough Fundraiser will be kicking off at the January 10th Parent Meeting. Ordering information can be found on the Project Prom website or by calling Alisa Crosby at 281-684-7770 or Myrna Hartwig at 281-370-7449. During the month of February, Willowbrook Mall will donate a portion of your purchases made at any of their stores. All you have to do is take your sales receipts to the information booth for them to record. Please don’t forget our ongoing fundraisers, Bedding Plant Flat sales, La Maria Cantina, Market Day, ink cartridge and cell phone recycling and Casseroles To Go. The December Parent Meeting is December 13th at 7PM in the Cy-Fair High School cafeteria. Please visit our website www.cyfairprojectprom.com for more information on these fundraisers. Cy Fair Marching Band Advances to State Competition After 61 years, the Cy Fair High School Marching Band earned a prestigious spot in the 2004 State UIL (University Interscholastic League) Marching Competition in San Antonio. To qualify, the band performed at the Region 23 Competition at Pridgeon Stadium on October 19th and earned “Sweepstakes” by receiving a superior rating from all of the judges. Cy Fair then advanced to the Area E UIL Competition in San Antonio on October 25th where they placed in the top 6 against 30 other area bands. They then became eligible to compete at the State UIL competition on November 2 in the San Antonio Alamodome which had the top 31 marching bands in the state of Texas. It was a thrill for the students to perform in a venue like the Alamodome and participate with the State’s other top bands. The state marching competition is held every other year. The hard work and diligence of the Cy Fair Marching Band this season has truly paid off and they look forward to excelling at this level again in 2006. Galaxy Health Care Centers, PA Dr Dr.. Alex Riley Chiropractor (281) 373-5510 Accepting New Patients Same Day Appointments Walk Ins Welcome Most Insurance Accepted 17333 Spring Cypress, Suite C Located in Kroger Shopping Center Copyright © 2004 Peel, Inc. FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE - December 2004 27 FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE Cy-Fair High School Orchestra Winter Concert December 6, 2004 7:00 PM Cy-Fair FFA Booster Club is proud to announce their 8th Annual Country Christmas Craft Show Saturday, December 4, 2004 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Sunday, December 5, 2004 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. The Cy-Fair High School Orchestra and Director Cynthia Robicheaux invite you to enjoy a delightful evening of fine music and holiday cheer at their Winter Concert, Monday, December 6th. The concert is free of charge and will begin at 7:00 PM in the Cy-Fair High School Auditorium. Complimentary refreshments will be served during a brief intermission. Come and begin the holiday season with a festive evening of beautiful orchestral music! For more information contact Cynthia Robicheaux 281.517.2194. Cy-Fair Exhibit Center 11206 Telge Road off of Hwy 290 Indoor facility offering over 140 Vendors displaying a large variety of crafts. There will be a Silent Auction table, Chicken Bingo, Bake Shop; Pictures with Santa (11:00 and 2:00) and BBQ plates to go. ADMISSION: FREE For more information regarding booth space or event activities, please contact Stephanie Dichero. • Carpet • Ceramic Tile • Laminate • 13422 Grant Road (Between Louetta & Spring Cypress) OPEN til 8 Thur :00 pm s. N ights ! 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Gets You Ready for the Holidays and More Cy-Fair College’s Learning, Inspiration, Fellowship, and Enrichment programs are held Wednesdays at 10 a.m. in the Cy-Fair College Branch Library (Room 131.) December programs will include hints for eBay Dec. 1, beaded bracelets Dec. 8 and Hors d’Oeuvres Dec. 15. There will be no programs Dec. 22 or Dec. 29 due to the holiday break. Call the library at 281290-3213 for L.I.F.E. program information or check the library web page online at cy-faircollege.com/library. Join a book club at the Cy-Fair College Branch Library The Voices of the Americas Book Club meets monthly at 11:30 a.m. in the Cyber Café. This bilingual book club will discuss “Inquieta Compania” by Carlos Fuentes Friday, Dec. 17. The Go Time Travelin’ Book Club meets at its new time of 6:30 p.m. in the library meeting room 131 Monday, Dec. 6 to discuss “Birth of the Chess Queen” by Marilyn Yalom. Women of the World Book Club meets Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. in room 131 to discuss “The Color of Water: A Black Man’s Tribute to his White Mother” by James McBride. Elise Sheppard, teen librarian, also hosts book clubs for middle school, high school, home school and ESL students.Visit the library web site at cyfaircollege.com/library for other book clubs and teen activities. American Legion Post #324 Looking for new members! If you are a Veteran of the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marines, U.S. Coast Guard, or Merchant Marines you may be eligible to join. American Legion Post #324 currently meets the second Sunday of each month at the Jersey Village City Hall. Post Commander: Gary Gafney Post Adjutant: Howard Mead For a membership application, please contact Hugh Gutzman at 281-304-7404. Dont Throw That Computer Away! Is your computer slowing up, do you have a virus, or are just thinking about upgrading to a new one? 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Entertainment Books, featuring discounts at area businesses, grocery stores, and restaurants, are available from Kiwanis members for $21 each. The profits from sales of these books will be used for such projects as scholarships for local high school senior Key Club members, Langham Creek High School Choir, and other community youth activities. day, December 14, at the Hearthstone Country Club. The party will be held at 6:30 p.m. in lieu of the regular luncheon meeting. Kiwanis, International is a worldwide service organization with “Children, Priority One” as its primary focus. Kiwanians work for a better quality of life for the citizens of the Cy-Fair area, the state, the nation, and the world. This Club is a “Service Club,” rich in tradition and pride in its accomplishments. Members engage in various fund raising events to support youth organizations, such as Key Club, the high school division of Kiwanis; Boy Scouts; and Girl Scouts, as well as other charitable organizations that assist families. An annual golf tournament is one of the primary fundraisers along with a few sales projects. Kiwanis is a nonprofit organization and all funds raised are used to support these organizations and charities. Membership in Kiwanis is open to persons of good character who adhere to the standards of good conduct in their community and believe in and subscribe to the objects of Kiwanis International. If you would like to know more about Kiwanis and the service programs it promotes, call Peggy Presnell, at 281-304-7127, John Overton at 281-890-0541; or George Crowl at 832-467-1998. The annual Christmas party and gift exchange is planned for Tues- 30 FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE - December 2004 Copyright © 2004 Peel, Inc. 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FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE - December 2004 31 FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE Teenage Job Seekers Baby Pet Yard Name Age Sit Sit Work Phone Jordan Aguilera ............. 14 ........... • ........... • ........... • ..... 281-304-6078 Emily Aitken ................. 13 ........... • ........... • .................... 281-213-3733 Hannah Aitken .............. 16 ........... • ........... • .................... 281-213-3733 Shannon Archabal ......... 14 ........... • .......... W ................... 281-256-2276 Ben Baltes ..................... 11 ......................... •W .......... • ..... 281-256-0394 Nicole Bell .................... 13 ........... • ................................... 281-373-3734 Ashlee Bennick ............. 17*+ ....... • ........... • .................... 281-373-4163 Megan Booth ................ 12*+ ....... • ........... • .................... 281-373-5566 Briana Borders .............. 13 ........... • ........... • .................... 281-304-0595 Mandy Borders ............. 15*+ ....... • ........... • .................... 281-304-0595 Sarah Bricco ................. 15*+ ....... • ........... • ........... • ..... 281-373-0070 Angie Brown ................ 13*+ ....... • ................................... 281-256-1646 Lacie Butler .................. 12 ........... • .......... •W ................... 713-283-4519 Kaleigh Calda ............... 12*+ ....... • ........... • .................... 281-373-9838 Travis Calda .................. 13 ........... • .......................... • ..... 281-373-9838 Garrett Campbell .......... 11 ......................... W .......... • ..... 281-373-0701 Jacob Campbell ............ 13 ........... • .......... •W .......... • ..... 281-373-0701 Justin Campbell ............ 17 ........... • .......... •W .......... • ..... 281-373-0701 Alyssa Cantu ................. 13 ........... • ........... • .................... 281-373-2117 Austin Clayton .............. 12 ......................... •W .......... • ..... 281-304-0436 Bill Clayton .................. 14 ......................... •W .......... • ..... 281-304-0436 Ross Clayton ................. 10 ......................... •W .......... • ..... 281-304-0436 Alexandrea Curry ......... 11 ........... • ........... • .................... 281-256-0037 Joshua Curry ................. 14 ......................................... • ..... 281-256-0037 Keelie Curry ................. 13*+ ....... • ........... • .................... 281-256-0037 Taylor Daly ................... 10 .......................... • .................... 281-373-0568 Jennifer Davis ............... 13 ........... • .......... •W .......... • ..... 281-256-1996 Natalie Fawcett ............. 13 ........... • ................................... 281-373-1911 Sean Ferguson ...................................................................... 281-373-1599 Eric Foerster ................. 14 ........... • ................................... 281-373-4303 Kelly Foster .................. 17*+ ....... • ........... • .................... 281-373-9118 Kyle Frisch ................... 13 ......................... •W ................... 281-256-9544 Kristyn Gest .................. 13*+ ....... • .......... •W ................... 281-256-6017 Michelle Gonzales ........ 13*+ ....... • .......... •W ................... 281-304-5323 Brett Hardin .................. 18*+ ....... • ........... • .................... 281-373-1924 Adrian Herrera .............. 13 ......................... •W .......... • ..... 281-213-8111 Andrew Herrera ............ 13 ......................... •W .......... • ..... 281-213-8111 Devon Hinton ............... 13 ........... • .......... •W ................... 281-373-3441 Olivia Hinton ................ 15 ........... • .......... •W ................... 281-373-3441 Jackie Hyland ............... 16*+ ....... • ........... • ........................................... Jimmy Hyland ............... 14 ........... • .......... •W .......... • ..... 281-304-9295 Kirsten Johnson ............ 15 ........... • .......... •W .......................................... Brittany Kiser ............... 15*+ ....... • .......... •W ................... 281-304-5242 Meghan Kiser ............... 13 ........... • .......... •W ................... 281-304-5242 Liinea Knox .................. 10 ......................... •W ................... 281-373-9068 Kahley Koch ................. 11*+ ....... • .......... •W ................... 281-256-0540 Sara Koch ..................... 13 ........... • .......... •W ................... 281-256-0540 Lee Kutzler ................................................... • ........... • ..... 281-373-5312 Heather LaBouff ........... 13 ........... • .......... •W ................... 281-256-1244 Allyson Mashorda ........ 12 ........... • .......... •W ................... 281-256-0143 Jennifer Mashorda ........ 14 ........... • .......... •W ................... 281-256-0143 Jonathan McKinney ...... 9 ........................... W ................... 281-373-1570 Marshall Moore ............ 12 ........... • .......... •W .......... • ..... 281-304-4003 Christina Noel ............... 11 ........... • .......... •W ................... 281-373-1327 Ashley Peters ................ 18 ........... • ................................... 281-304-1303 Michelle Petritz ............ 12 ........... • .......... •W ................... 281-304-8192 Emily Phillips ............... 13 ........... • .......... •W ................... 281-373-1421 William Phillips ............ 16*+ ....... • .......... •W ................... 281-373-1421 Laura Plamondon ......... 14 ........... • ................................... 281-373-0317 32 FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE - December 2004 Baby Pet Yard Name Age Sit Sit Work Phone Niki Platz ...................... 13 ........... • .......... •W ................... 281-256-2703 Derek Polasek ............... 13 ......................... •W .......... • ..... 281-373-2272 Dorsey Reichert ............ 9 ........................... •W ................... 281-304-9956 Madison Shattenkirk ..... 16 ........... • .......... •W ................... 832-647-1303 Lori Straznicky ............. 19 ........... • ................................... 281-304-0333 Meg Stryker .................. 14 ........... • ................................... 281-256-6499 Katie Talbot .................. 13 ........... • ................................... 281-304-9218 Stephanie Thi ................ 13 ........... • .......... •W ................... 281-304-5113 Preston Thormer ........... 14*+ ....... • .......... •W ................... 281-373-9048 Nicole Tucker ............... 10 .......................... • .................... 281-304-6382 Kristin Versnel .............. 12 ........... • ........... • .................... 281-373-9756 Rachel Versnel .............. 14 ........... • ................................... 281-373-9756 Meghan Waggoner ........ 14*+ ....... • .......... •W ................... 281-373-4338 John Walker .................. 14 ......................................... • ..... 281-256-1833 Alexandra Williams ...... 16* ......... • .......... •W ................... 281-304-6305 Carrissa Wolfe .............. 14*+ ....... • ........... • .................... 281-304-1405 Faith Young .................. 9 ........................... W ................... 281-304-0301 Devon Zika ................... 15*+ ....... • ................................... 281-373-5821 *-CPR Training +-First Aid Training W - Dog Walking (Ask to see your baby-sitter’s course completion card.) Attention Teenagers The Teenage Job Seekers listing service is offered free of charge to all Fairfield teenagers seeking work. Submit your name and information to Holly A. Reichert via e-mail to [email protected] by the 10th of the month! Copyright © 2004 Peel, Inc. FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE Cypress Assistance Ministries Camp 4 ChrisT December 4-5 Camp4Christ is a student mission to collect bedding, coats, clothes, shoes and toiletries for the area homeless and exposes the students to a taste of the difficulties that the homeless endure. ALL AREA STUDENTS ARE INVITED TO JOIN US Camp4Christ takes place over 4 consecutive weekends. The help dates are Sun. 11/14 1:30-3:30, Sat. 11/20 from 11:00-1:00, and Sun 11/28 from 1:30-3:30. You must be present at least one work day to attend the Camp4Christ weekend. On the help dates, students deliver flyers and trash bags to neighborhood houses asking that donations be placed in the trash bag for pickup on the 4th weekend. A medical release form must be on file at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church. They are available on the website (www.cypressg.net) and at the office. The actual Camp4Christ will be held on Saturday 12/4. We arrive at the church with nothing but the clothes on our backs. Students pick up the donated items. Then they spend the night “as a homeless person”, sleeping in a cardboard box with their Camp4Christ family. That night is filled with worship, music, speakers and fun. Community Buck(s) Donations Holidays, Special Days and Everyday, we need your support. The following is a brief outline of how you may contribute to Cypress Assistance Ministries. We look forward to your visiting our facilities and hope that we will continue to do God’s work together. Angel’s Attic Christmas Room Opening A Holiday Tradition at Cypress Assistance Ministries is the opening of Angel’s Attic, “Christmas Room”. Shoppers eagerly look forward to the vast accumulation of donated Christmas decorations, clothing and super gift items. Mark your calendar for November 1st at 10:00 a.m. Funds received through the resale shop are utilized through out the ministry to give assistance to those in need in the Cypress-West Houston area. Food Pantry Needs It is official; we are planning Thanksgiving and Christmas at the ministry. Due to the increased number of families in 2004, our demands will be strained like never before. Turkeys and hams are especially needed, as well as other meat products. Your monitory donations are always welcomed too. Money spent at the Food Bank allows us to buy $20 for every $1 spent. If your church, company or special group is looking for a way to celebrate this holiday season, or you need information about our programs, now is the time to start planning. Please give us a call at 281-955-7684. Angel Tree Each year we invite the people of Cypress-West Houston to participate in our Angel Christmas Tree. Families with special needs and their children are depending on this ministry. We offer a selection of needs (Angels) so that you may chose how you wish to help. We hope you will come in and visit our Angel Tree, adopt an Angel(s) and start your Christmas spirit early. “HOME. AUTO. LIFE. ME.” TALK TO A REAL, LIVE PERSON WHO’S IN THE SAME PHONE BOOK AS YOU. Lisa Bertalotto Fairfield Resident 281•469•5588 [email protected] 11037 FM 1960 West @ Jones Rd. Allstate County Mutual, Allstate Texas Lloyd’s, Irving, Texas. Allstate Life Insurance Company, Home Office: Northbrook, Illinois. © 2002 Allstate Insurance Company Copyright © 2004 Peel, Inc. FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE - December 2004 33 FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE Harvest Bible Church Don’t miss the true meaning of Christmas this year. In a sentence, Christmas is the annual time of year where Jesus Christ’s birth is remembered and celebrated. Consider a few things about Christ this year. First, the Bible teaches the family line of the Jesus Christ. Genesis 49:8-12 (circa 1800 BC) prophesies that a ruler will come forth from Jacob’s fourth son Judah: “The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, until He comes to whom it belongs and the obedience of the nations is his.” In other words, the line of the Messiah was to come through lineage of Judah (the “Jews”). It is a fact that Jesus did descend from the Jews. Second, the Bible teaches that Jesus would be born of a virgin. Isaiah 7:14 (circa 700 BC) says, “Behold, a virgin will be with child and bear a son, and she will call His name Immanuel.” The name “Immanuel” is a Hebrew word that means “God with us.” That’s who Jesus was and is, he is “God with us.” And the Gospel writer Matthew records that Joseph, Jesus’ earthly father, kept Mary as a virgin until she gave birth to Jesus. Third, the very location of Christ’s birth was prophesied in the Bible. Micah 5:2 (circa 750 BC), says that a ruler from the tribe of Judah will be born in the city of Bethlehem in Judea. The exact prophecy was quoted by the Gospel writer Matthew following Jesus’ birth: “And you, Bethlehem, land of Judah, are by no means least among the leaders of Judah; for out of you shall come forth a Ruler, who will shepherd my people Israel” (Matt. 2:6). Of course Bethlehem is exactly where Jesus was born. Fourth, the Bible prophesies the evil activity that would immediately follow the birth of the Messiah. The prophet Jeremiah wrote in 625 BC the following: “A voice was heard in Ramah, weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children; and she refused to be comforted, because they were no more.” What’s of interest here is the fact that King Herod the Great, the king in Judea during the days of Christ’s birth, had all the little boys two years and younger slaughtered because he felt his authority was in danger by the birth of Jesus. It scared him so badly that he killed all the little boys in that land. Jeremiah saw the mourning in that region over 600 years prior to that fateful and terrible event, and he recorded those words of lament in Jeremiah 31:15. Matthew reflected back noted Jeremiah’s prophecy, so he recorded that the it had been fulfilled after all those little boys died (Matt. 2:18). Fifth, the Bible prophesied of the early activity of the Messiah. Immediately after Herod’s decree of death, Joseph took Mary and Jesus out of Judea and into Egypt to flee from the danger. Once Herod was dead they came out of Egypt, and Matthew 2:15 records the fulfillment of the prophet Hosea in 11:1 (750 BC) when he says, “Out of Egypt I called my Son.” In sum, Jesus Christ can only be the Messiah predicted in the Holy Scriptures. Those who reject this must also reject Christmas because Christmas is a celebration of the fact that Jesus is God. We worship this God at Harvest Bible Church each Sunday at Ault Elementary in Fairfield. 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Enjoy the children’s programs, worship with us and discover the real Jesus. Christmas Eve we will host a Candlelight Service at 5 and 7 pm. Come and worship with us. God’s Little Angel’s MDO Christmas Program will be December 9 at 6:30 p.m. Parents, grandparents, neighbors, friends and families are invited. MDO Christmas parties will be December 16. MDO Winter break will be December 20 to January 3, resuming classes on January 4. AWANA Christmas Party will be held December 12 at 5:00 p.m. followed by the Children’s Choir Musical at 6:15 p.m. Enjoy the Christmas spirit while our children proclaim the story of Christmas. Student Ministry will be taking a Christmas Caroling Hayride, December 15, from 6:00 -9:00 pm. This will be a casual night of fun, music and snacks. Our regular worship times are Wednesday night “Halftime”, from 6:45-9:00 pm. Sunday morning small groups at 11:00 am, Sunday evening “Free Shipping” from 5:00-7:00 pm. “Bigstuf” 7.1015.05 summer camp registration is available now, a $50.00 non-refundable deposit will secure your reservation. If you would like to be added to weekly e-mail updates, please e-mail [email protected]. Events and schedule updates are also available on our website. On December 19 our Holiday schedule begins. Worship Service times will change to 9:00 and 11:05 am. Sunday school and Kidstuf will not be held December 19 to January 2, but will resume on January 9. Financial Peace University is a Dave Ramsey video based financial planning class meeting on Sunday and Monday nights. New classes will begin in January. Join us to learn how to better manage your finances and become debt free. Visit www.fairfieldfpu.com for more information. Make plans to join us for the Ladies Bible Study Coffee, January 11 at 9:30 am. Information will be available on the upcoming classes which begin January 18, 2005. Services: Fairfield Baptist Church has Worship Services at 8:30, 9:45 and 11:00 a.m. (December 19, times will change to 9:00 and 11:05 a.m.) Adult Community Groups meet on Sundays and throughout the week for Bible study and fellowship in numerous locations throughout the area. “First Wednesday”, is our unique casual, interactive service that we offer the first Wednesday of each month at 6:45 pm. Location: We are located at 27240 Hwy 290 between Mueschke and Mason Roads. For more information call us at 281-373-5446 or email us at [email protected]. Visit our website for current information on all activities and events and schedule updates at w w w . f a i r f i e l d b a p t i s t . c o m . Come check us out. 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Is it working in sync with your other savings and investments to help you achieve the retirement lifestyle you desire? A 401(k) review is a good way to help assure that your are: Knowledgeable about all your investment choices Taking advantage of everything your plan offers Aware of distribution options when you change jobs, leave your company or retire Taking tax credits to which you may be entitled Call me today to schedule a complimentary 401(k) review. Ken Parker Investment Representative 14 yr. Fairfield Resident 9720 Jones Rd., Suite 140 Houston, TX 77065 Bus.: 281-894-1957 Cell: 281-384-1562 www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC R FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE - December 2004 37 FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE Fairfield Church of Christ “Discovering the Heart of Christ, in the Heart of Fairfield.” Maybe it’s our thoughts that need a diet! To change your life, you must get rid of old thoughts and be able to accept some new ones. One of the greatest truths is that you create your life with your thoughts. Your thoughts are what make things happen. Thoughts and words have power. Each thought in your mind is the seed for everything you do, feel, or say. Thoughts are what create our feelings. If you want to feel happy you need to change your thoughts. If you are feeling depressed, angry, jealous or sad you are the one that is causing you to feel that way with your negative thoughts. You have more control over your thoughts than over anything else in your life. When you are able to control your thoughts you will be able to control your world. Thoughts create everything that happens to you. Thoughts are what produce results in your life. You will get more of whatever you focus your thoughts on. Whatever you think about frequently will happen in your life. If you focus your thoughts on lack of money, worrying about a certain event or about becoming sick, that is exactly what is going to happen. You have a great power that needs to be used in the right way. Drop your negative thoughts today. – written by Barb Garza Each Sunday we seek to present the positive effects Jesus has on our thoughts and ultimately our lives. Why don’t you plan to come and be a part of worship services at Fairfield church? It will bless your lives and you will be refreshed and recharged, ready to realize how precious life is. Please take a look below at our worship times and other activities we have and drop by some time. We would love to meet you. Also, thanks to everyone from the community who came to our Fall Festival. It was a huge success thanks to you. We enjoyed the big crowd and the smiling faces of all the kids who enjoyed all of the games and free gifts and prizes. On Sunday mornings; Bible Classes for babies to adults begins at 9:30am. Each bible class is taught by loving, well prepared, Christians utilizing the latest in educational techniques and finest bible curriculums. Worship is at 10:30am and each service is carefully thought out and planned by our worship ministry leaders. Every service is meant to bring glory to the name of Jesus and help each person realize how wonderful it is when you fall in love with Jesus as your savior. At 5:00pm on Sunday evenings we have “Power Surge.” This is a program that each week offers different ways to grow as a person. Monthly activities include, “Prayer Vigil” (a time of prayer for any need), “Celebration of Life” (a time of food, fellowship and acknowledging the wonderful gift of life God gives us each day, “Acronym Sunday” (a fun time of bible study that is always full of surprises). Monday nights at 7:37pm, “It’s A Guy Thing” Monday Night Football.” Come and enjoy talking about all the games over the weekend, enjoy good food and fellowship and watch the Monday Night NFL game of the week. There is no charge and all guys of all ages are always welcome. (Continued on Page 39) Robert F. Alvarez, M.D. David G. Nelson, M.D. 38 FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE - December 2004 Copyright © 2004 Peel, Inc. Spring Cypress Dental FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Fairfield Church of Christ - (Continued from Page 38) Each Tuesday is a special “Ladies’ Brown Bag Lunch and Prayer.” Ladies come together at 12 noon and spend time eating and fellowshipping and then a time of prayer. Everyone in the community is invited to come. Mid-week Bible studies are also offered every Wednesday at 7:30pm. This is a great time to pause in the middle of a busy week and be reenergized by fellowship, prayer, and study of God’s word. We also offer free of charge in-home, personal, one-on-one Bible studies and for those who wish to study alone, Bible correspondence lessons as well. If you have a prayer need of any kind please let us know by calling the church office or visiting our web site at www.fairfieldchurch.org. You may also call the church office and set up a time to come into our sanctuary for a personal time of prayer and reflection. We are available to meet your prayer needs 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, holidays and weekends included. At Fairfield Church of Christ it is all about Heart. (H)- Helping, everyone as Jesus would. (E)- Encouraging, God’s family through love and fellowship. (A)- Adoring, the one true and living God in worship. (R)- Reaching, out to others with the message of hope. (T)- Training, God’s people for greater service. If you have any questions or we can help you in any way please call the church office at 281-373-1900. 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Expires 12/31/04 281-469-6300 Home 281-304-9927 Cell 281-389-5011 Fairfield Resident Copyright © 2004 Peel, Inc. FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE - December 2004 39 FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE Fruitful Word Ministries Have you ever experienced a valley season in your life? In early 2000 I was faced with a health situation that came on suddenly and unexpectedly. Having never experienced any real health problems, I was stunned. I not only had to deal with the physical struggles, but I felt as though I had been spiritually knocked off my feet. I was deeply hurt that the Lord had allowed it to happen. Still, I knew He loved me and that He was with me. I quoted Psalm 23 over and over, trying desperately to overcome the crippling fear that surrounded me like a dark tunnel. I spent hours in prayer on my knees before Him. The Lord spoke clearly to me through notes from friends, comments on the radio, and music. It seemed everywhere I went, I heard references to Psalm 23. God kept letting me know that He is my Lord and my Shepherd, and that He was guiding me through the darkness. It was during this time that a song by Ginny Owens came out entitled “If You Want Me To.” In the song, Ginny sang of being in a situation she wouldn’t have chosen, yet walking forward through the valley, trusting those trials would bring her closer to her Lord. Her words ministered to me and helped me put my situation into perspective. I felt like the Lord had her sing it just for me! During the darkest periods of my valley, it was music that the Lord used to restore my soul. We have a Shepherd who loves us more than we can imagine. He desires to comfort us with His faithful guidance and lead us in paths of righteousness. Read Psalm 23 below: The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. (NIV) When you are broken and your dreams are shattered, He will restore your soul. When life seems out of control, He will lead you beside quiet waters. The Lord is your Shepherd, and if you follow Him, you will make it through even the darkest valleys of your life. -Excerpt from Journey to the Promised Land written by Mindy Ferguson. Copyright © 2004 Fruitful Word Ministries, Inc. For more information on any of Mindy’s Bible studies or Fruitful Word Ministries, visit our web site at www.fruitfulword.org. 7 HAIRCUT Valid at Fairfield location only 99 12/31/2004 Limit one coupon per customer (Reg $9/11) PERMS 5 OFF 00 12/31/2004 (Reg $49/69) Valid at Fairfield location only Limit one coupon per customer Convenienently located in your neighborhood! Fairfield Country Shops 15201 Mason Road (281) 304-4300 40 FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE - December 2004 Copyright © 2004 Peel, Inc. FAIRFIELD State-of-the-Art COMMUNITY GAZETTE PHOTOGRAPHY bY LAURIE LANDRUM Cypress, Texas 77433 281 222-3968 [email protected] WWW.LANDRUM.SMUGMUG.COM Preschool! Provide Your Child with the Best Preparation for Kindergarten! Fairfield Resident There is still time to get Christmas cards...they only take 2 days! Mention this ad for 25% off portrait prices! 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Again the chance for great food (ok that’s a stretch – but it is roasted over open fires) and great singing as we gather from 6:30 to 8:30 to roast hotdogs, sing Christmas Carols and enjoy a hayride. This has become a great family tradition! Call the church office for details. On Saturday Dec 4th our youth will remind us of the true spirit of the season, our ability in a small way to follow the path of our Savior who gave himself for us. These brave junior and senior high kids have set that day aside for their annual CAMP FOR CHRIST. Those of you who have spent at least one year in the area know, this is the culmination of a month’s worth of work as our kids spread throughout the community to collect clothes, blankets, baby and personal items for the Angels Attic of Cypress Assistance Ministries. The real challenge will come on that Saturday night when, no matter what the weather, the youth camp out in boxes on the church lawn letting them experience, if even just for a day, what it means to give up their possessions. The next Sunday (Dec 12th) is time for SIGHTS, SOUNDS, AND SMELLS OF CHRISTMAS. This is great quality family time for all ages. Join us at the church from 3:30 to 5:00. Santa will be making a special trip to Good Shepherd to visit with the children. We’ll have lots of cookies STRONG Vision Center 281-373-3063 Celebrating Our 1 Year Anniversary! Thorough Adult & Childrens Eye Exams Treatment of Eye Disease/Red Eyes Glasses & Contact Lenses Most Vision Insurance Accepted Free Lasik Consultation Use or Lose Your Flex Spending Account to decorate and eat as well as lots of crafts to make and share. PARThat evening our youth will have their Christmas parties with separate PROGRESSIVE DINNERS FOR THE JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGHS As we prepare for Christmas week, celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus with two Christmas Choral presentations. First on Friday December 10th at 7:00 p.m. the Children’s choir presents the “Spirit of Christmas” pageant – what a blessing this will be. Then the next week, Friday December 17th the adults and youth of Good Shepherd will present the “Heart of Christmas”. What a great way to begin the week leading to the celebration of our Lord and Savior’s birth. Advent culminates with four Christmas Eve Services: At 4 pm a Family Service, at 6 pm a Contemporary Service, at 8 pm a Service of Carols and Lessons and all that jazz, and then at 11 pm a Traditional Midnight Service. All services will culminate with the lighting of candles and the singing of Silent Night. All in all a great time to experience Good Shepherd. Join your friends and neighbors as we worship together. Good Shepherd is located on Cypresswood, two blocks east of Mason Rd. In addition to any of these programs the church family looks forward to meeting you and your family at either the 8:31 Traditional Worship, the 10:59 Contemporary Praise service, or the Saturday evening Common Grounds service which meets at 5:55 p.m. Call 281 373-CARE (2273) for more information. ENTS BRING YOUR CAMERAS! FREE DEMO at Your Home with Absolutely NO obligation! Any Dog Any Age No Harsh Methods Ask About our “Life of the Dog” Guarantee Behavior Problems / Obedience Jumping up / Barking / Aggression The Trainers Vets Recommend When All You Want is..... a WELL BEHAVED DOG Mon-Fri 9-6 Sat 9-3 DR. JANE A.P. STRONG THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRIST Cypress Resident 17445Spring Cypress @ 290 Suite G Next to Kroger Signature www.strongvisionctr.com 42 FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE - December 2004 281-256-0077 www.barkbusters.com Fairfield Resident Copyright © 2004 Peel, Inc. FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE Trinity Vineyard Church Who are we? Trinity Vineyard is a new church that is gathering in Fairfield. We love Jesus. We are growing through study of the bible. We find life and purpose in relationships. We drink coffee together and dress casually. We exist to pursue God in the company of friends. What’s on our mind this month? We are currently going through a series called Alpha. Alpha is a practical introduction to the Christian faith. Everyone is invited to come with their questions and join us on a journey to explore the meaning of life. This past month we have explored the subjects of how to be sure of our faith, prayer, reading the bible, and how God guides us. In December we will look at the importance of the church and conclude the Alpha series with discovering how to make the most of the rest of our lives. We will also reflect on the birth of Christ and the impact He has had in history, our culture, our churches, and our lives. Who is invited? Imperfect people of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures are welcome to attend. When are our Gatherings? On Sunday evenings at 6:00 pm to 7:15pm. Children’s programs are provided for those 6 months – 5th grade. Mid-week small groups are another opportunity to join us in this mission to pursue God in the Copyright © 2004 Peel, Inc. company of friends. We study the bible together, pray for each other, and do life together. Email us or call for more info. What is our Location? Our services are currently at Fairfield Dance Studio at Lakeside Place of Fairfield office building. The street address is: 15040 Fairfield Village Place Suite 180 Cypress, TX 77429. What is our contact information? Our web page is www.TrinityVineyardChurch.cc. Our phone # is 281-256-3353. Our email is [email protected] FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE - December 2004 43 FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE Classified Ads Personal ads are free for Fairfield residents. Limit 30 words. 281-304-9956, [email protected] Business Classifieds are $45. Limit 40 words. 713-569-5342, [email protected] Business Classifieds MAID SERVICES: We want to CLEAN your home. Fairfield References. Bonded.Will furnish supplies. A family owned business since 1987. FREE ESTIMATES. Call us at 281-859-3162. DATA RECOVERY: Accidentally deleted files from your PC? Virus blasted your hard drive? Laptop display broken? Need your important filesrecovered quickly? Contact Bill at 281-304-7445. Confidential. Reasonable rates. Professional recovery software. Files restored to CD or floppy. Fairfield resident. PART-TIME JOB IN FAIRFIELD: Fairfield Animal Hospital is seeking a part-time front desk person to work the afternoon shift from 3-6 pm and some Saturdays. Must be a people person, computer skills a plus, will train. Fax resume to 281-213-3625. DOG GROOMING IN FAIRFIELD!: Experienced dog groomer located in Fairfield. My services include nail clipping, bathing, and haircutting. I groom all breeds. References are available. I am a Fairfield resident and I have competitive prices. By appointment only. Please call Nicole Meadows at 281-304-0813. OFFICE FOR SUB-LEASE: Single office on the second floor of the Lakeside Place of Fairfield building is available for rent. Call 281-304-1230 for details. CHILDCARE IN MY HOME: Experienced stay at home mother providing childcare Monday -Friday. Part time or full time, before and after care for children attending Little Lambs MDO M-W-F and Ault. Planned activities, Hot meals, and snacks provided. References available upon request please contact Debbie @ 832-9280816 for more information. CAPE JANITORIAL & MAID SERVICES: Commercial & Residential - “We clean the corners others try to cut!” Wash & change bedding, clean bathrooms, dust entire house, sweep & mop, vacuum entire house, empty trash, clean kitchen (oven & refrigerator if needed), polish furniture & woodwork, lawn service, 10% OFF New Customers First Clean, 832-512-8478. HORSEBACK RIDING INSTRUCTION: Beginner - Advanced. Just for fun, exercise, or show preparation. Children and Adults welcomed with any experience. I have safe horse and facilities. Prices are very reasonable and according to each lesson plan. References are available. 713-560-7491. NEED CHILDCARE? Cy-Fair elementary teacher with 9 years experience starting childcare in my home beginning 1/3/05. Infant - school age. CPR trained. Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided. Competitive rates. Limited spaces available. Contact Stephanie at 713-305-7875 after 5pm. DOLAN CONSTRUCTION & *ORNAMENTAL IRON WORKS* FEATURING CUSTOM WOOD WORKS KITCHEN REMODELING CABINETRY ENTERTAINMENT CENTERS HOME OFFICE CONVERSIONS PATIO COVERS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING. ALSO FEATURING: CUSTOM ORNAMENTAL IRON HANDRAILS, ARBORS, BALCONY RAILINGS, SPIRAL STAIRWAYS, SAFETY GATES AND SECURITY FENCING. 44 FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE - December 2004 We also offer consulting and custom designs to fit your needs. Use our designs or create you own. Call for a FREE estimate 281-705-2872 22319 Park Point Dr. Katy, Texas *REFERENCES A VAILABLE * INSURED * AV * NO P AYMENT UNTIL COMPLETION * PA Copyright © 2004 Peel, Inc. FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE Copyright © 2004 Peel, Inc. FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE - December 2004 45 FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE Personal Classifieds - Limit 30 Words ADULT CAMPERS: Do you have an RV, kids grown up and gone? Like to socialize? Come join us. For more information, contact us at 281-373-1374 or e-mail [email protected]. (nonsmoking group). BRIGHTON PURSE FOR SALE: Chocolate brown leather with shoulder strap (lower 2-3 inches of purse is crocodile). Brand new – never been used. In original box with Brighton Certificate. Great Christmas gift. Original price $250; will take $155 (negotiable). Call Debbie at 281-373-1514. CAR FOR SALE: NEW 2004 Hyundai Elantra For Sale/Under 100 miles/Red $10,500. please call 281-304-6774 or [email protected]. HONDA REFLEX SCOOTER FOR SALE: 03 Honda Reflex Scooter. YLW. Custom Driver Back Rest. 47k miles. Beautiful condition. $3,600.00 OBO. 281-373-1100 or 832-247-8061. SUBURBAN FOR SALE: Looking for a good home for my baby! 2001 Chevrolet Suburban – Gray color. Great condition; very clean; well taken care of. Serviced by only one mechanic. 73K Miles — $18,000 Extended warranty included. Call Susan at 281-373-9045. TRUCK FOR SALE: A Classic, 1978 GMC Heavy Half, regular cab, long bed pick up. Brand new re-built engine 350 auto, AC, new carb $3500. neg 281.272.8707. ATV FOR SALE: 2001 Polaris Trail Boss 325. Looks and runs great. This ATV is ready to go. Tires are in great shape; new battery and brakes. Just fully serviced. $2,250. Call 713-724-7956. ATV FOR SALE: Just in time for Christmas! 2003, Italian made, LEM “Condor” 50cc kids 4-wheeler. Excellent condition, ridden very little. Retail $1,699, asking $1,100. Visit the LEM website at www.lem-motor.com to see. Call, 281-213-3416. TRAILER FOR SALE: Pace 2002 6X10 Enclosed Trailer for sale: Checkered flooring with tiedown hooks mounted on floor. Vent on top. Side door, rear drop down ramp. Excellent cond. $2100 Call 281-256-6161. JACK RUSSELL PUPPY’S FOR SALE: Jack Russell puppy’s for CHRISTMAS / NEW YEARS, litter due 11/21 mother in (Fairfield), dad in Coles Crossing—— $200.00 each 281-213-9646 FREE TO GOOD HOME: Grey, male cockatiel. Somewhat trained. Very trainable. Will respond well to kindness and attention. You must provide large cockatiel cage. Call Beverly 281-3041491. DOG FOR SALE: 1 year old male Chinese Sharpei, full bred, AKC registered, parents and grandparents are champions. Very rambunctious and loving. Moving to California and can not take him with me. Asking $200.00 or best offer. Ashley 281-256-2614 or 832457-5651. FOR SALE: LAWNMORE TORO 21" personal pace/recycler/ with mower bag 6.5 hp self propelled in excellent condition. $250.00 Call David 713-724-7956. SACRIFICE: Beautiful Connelly Billiards table and accessories looking to move to the right home. Call Daryl: 281.373.1135 (home) 713.434.5197 (work). Your Neighborhood PLUMBING Company Since 1978 Reliable Pricing, No Surprises 832-467-4750 www.jarrarandcompany.com Happy Holidays OUR GIFT TO YOU LICENSED INSURED BONDED $25 OFF ANY SERVICE Expires 01/31/05 Cannot combine coupons Our Services Include Full Line of: Authorized Maytag Dealer 46 FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE - December 2004 Water Heaters • Water Softeners • Faucets • Water Filters Disposals • Water Leaks • Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling Sewer Camera • Pipe Inspection •Pressure Jetting Sewer Cleaning • Repair & Sales • Shower Leak • Shower Pan Copyright © 2004 Peel, Inc. FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE FOR SALE: Gym Quality Tuff Stuff Half Cage Ensemble for full body workout. Fully adjustable bar catch and safety spotter. Includes a built-in High/Low pulley system with Pec Fly attachment, Bench with Preacher Curl and Leg Extension / Curl Attachment, 300+ # Weights, Weight Tree, several bars, 3/4 “ black padded floor mats. Paid $1600 for all, selling for $895 . See one at http:// w w w . t h e f i t n e s s s t o r e . c o m Qstore.cgi?CMD=011&PROD=001152&BACK=A0004A1 281782-0786. FOR SALE: Maternity Clothes – Fall/Winter, L-XL in great shape, bought in 2003. For work and casual. $80 for all OBO.; Visioneer OneTouch 8900 USB scanner/copier. Never opened. For Windows 98 minimum. $25.00. 281-304-0056. USED MOVING BOXES: 150-160 S/M/L boxes(1.5 to 6 cu ft) and large dishpacks, ready to pack, includes some packing materal. Used once. Approximate Cost $300 . 1/2 price -OBO.David 281-2563794. New resident in Fairfield. FOR SALE: Furniture for Sale-Round Oak dining room table with 4 chairs $400 OBO, Blue sofa and loveseat with flowers $350 OBO and childs bedroom furniture $400 OBO. Call Barb 281-256-1519. FOR SALE: 37 in. x 61 in. Contemporary-style Elba Alvarez abstract print. Nice black frame. Primary color is blue. Very nice. $75. Hunter green torch lamp. -$10. Please call 281-304-8748. TABLES FOR SALE: White with gray solid marble coffee table and matching end table. $100 for both. Also, oak coffee table - $40. All are in good condition. Please call 281-304-8748. 281-304-KIDS Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. 20151 Cypresswood Drive Conveniently located near Fairfields entrance between Good Shepherd UMC and the Golf Center. Individually Owned & Operated Exciting Before & After School Program (field trips, study time, games, computers & fun!) Inter net viewing Internet Loving infant program T ranspor tation to Keith & Ault Transpor ransportation Computer training & Spanish classes CyFair cur riculum used to pr epar e your curriculum prepar epare child for kinder gar ten kindergar garten War m envir onment & clean sur arm environment surrr oundings Full & par ograms partt time pr programs Owners of facility on site daily Breakfast, lunch & snacks included. www.krk.fairfield.com Copyright © 2004 Peel, Inc. FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE - December 2004 47 NOW open FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE SHOESTRINGS KIDS SHOES 17337-D Spring Cypress 281-304-7594 In the Kroger Shopping Center At Spring Cypress and Hwy 290 FEATURING: Stride Rite Shoes and other major brands Melissa & Doug Wooden puzzles and toys Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. 10% OFF Entire Purchase With Coupon Only • Exp. 12/31/04 FF/CM FROM FOR SALE: 18 in.white, purple, and pink girl’s bike. $10. Please call 281-304-8748. FOR SALE: Sofa-Earth-tone Floral print-$100.00. Two Rose Recliners-$50.00(both). Oak Roll-Top desk (needs back panel attached)$100.00.Young child’s desk-$35.00.Blk Sewing table (simple)$25.00. 281-256-9975 FOR SALE: Computer desk and hutch for sale. Light oak with pull out “L” desk space and file cabinet drawer. Great condition. Will email picture if interested. $75. 281-304-0247 or email [email protected]. FOR SALE: Today’s Kid’s Dino Rocker $10, Today’s Kid’s Electronic Rocking Horse $45, T- Ball Stand $5, Little tikes T-ball stand $5 or Hanging Swing $10 Evenflow Ultara premier Car Seat $35, Graco Pack N Play $35, Bicycle $20, Technics Turntable $15, Southwestern Accent Lamps, Vases, and Pictures. All items are in EXCELLENT CONDITION and will take BEST offer! Please call 281304-8038 and MAKE AN OFFER!!! FOR SALE: Power Wheels by Fisher Price Electric Jeep. Ford F150 XLT 4x4 off road. New battery super 6 Volt. $89 OBO. Please call 281-304-8038 and MAKE AN OFFER!!! FURNITURE FOR SALE: Barely used Beige matching Sofa and Loveseat. 3 years old. Must see to appreciate. $300 for both pieces. Dining Room Table and 6 Chairs. Oak with hunter green trim. $150 for set. Square cherry coffee table and 2 matching end tables. $100 for trio. Call 281-256-3347. FOR SALE: Moving Sale. 7-piece Cherry wood Bedroom Now in ld! Fairfie THE FELLOWSHIP AT FAIRFIELD FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD. HE GAVE HIS ONLY SON... JOHN 3:16 10:30 am Sundays Kids R Kids 20151 Cypresswood Drive We have fun faith-building activities for kids! www.tfaff.com 281-923-5130 48 FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE - December 2004 Good Shepherd UMC 20155 Cypresswood Drive 281-855-8895 Ask about our Dollar-A-Day New Student Offer Offer Expires 12/31/04 No Contracts, No Additional Fees Childcare is Available Copyright © 2004 Peel, Inc. FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE suite…$3700 new, yours for $1250. Slate Blue leather sectional, $975. Dinning table w/6 chairs, $240. Oak coffee table, $70. Lamps, $20. Artificial plants, $5. Golf decor galore and much more. Call 281-304-9657. FOR SALE: Marriott Hotel $100 Gift Certificate (2-night stay required)…only $50! Genuine Ostrich golf bag, $75. Cherry wood table, $40. Cherry butler table, $40. 4 wooden snack tables, $16. Call 281-635-9981. FOR SALE: Moving boxes - medium and large, about 75 pieces, $75. Hot pink 20-inch Schwinn bike, $40. 281-2139768 (leave message). FOR SALE: Beaded white wedding dress with veil, slip, train & shoes (size 6). Size 4, altered for petite woman; $225.00, Pictures available. Call 281-256-3673. FOR SALE: One 30” bedroom interior door, $15.00; One set of interior French doors approx. 5 feet wide with divided light glass panes $25.00; Call 281-256-3673. FOR SALE: 7 piece honey-colored solid oak bedroom suite - superior condition. Huge mirror with crown molding top, triple dresser, hb, fb, 2 nightstands, midsize armoire. $700 OBO. Call Shelley 281304-0697. BABY ITEMS FOR SALE: Infant swing set: $35 barely used (paid $70 from toys r us). bouncer: $5. infant car seat: $20. gently used & very clean. infant buth tub $5. Diaper pail: $5. please call sonia @ 281-256-9183 or e-mail [email protected]. FOR SALE: Love seat: $100 (obo) very clean & good condition. paid $400 about three years ago. call sonia @ 281-256-9183 or email me at [email protected]. i can send photo. FOR SALE: New Bassett bedroom furniture and mattress . Terrace Place Collection, twin size bed, white finish, all wood , complete set. $650.00 in store. Top quality twin mattress/box spring, at store for $350.00. Will sell bed set for $400 and mattress for $300. Call 281-256-1808. PIANO FOR SALE: Story and Clark, Baby Grand with player. The player will play the piano with background music. Beautiful Walnut finish and is in like new condition. $12,000.OBO 713-501-7784. NEEDED: Need new home: matching Graco high chair and stroller, Sweet Cherokee baby bedding set (pink), Brio Compatible train table w/drawers; Little Tikes HUGE pink/white toy chest; Little Tikes Rocking Cow; Little Tikes horsey ride along, LOTS of baby/toddler toys, “dolly” brand booster seat w/tray. EVERYTHING must go! call Michelle 281.373.1135 FOR SALE: 3- 42-1/2" white faux wood blinds: 1 -42-3/4" white faux wood blinds. $20.00 ea. This is 1/2 price. Like new. 281.251.1177 LOVESEAT FOR SALE: Blue-gray loveseat for sale. Great condition. Soft cushioned arms and back. Comfortable! Great for family room, gameroom, playroom, or sitting area. $40. Call 281-304-6146. CASTLE PLAYSET FOR SALE: Large, authentic sturdy castle has realistic stone facade and lookout tower. Built-in slide for quick exits. Secret crawl-through door behind pretend fireplace. $150. 281304-6146. Your Cypress CPA! Specializing in Tax & Accounting Services for Individuals & Businesses • IRS Approved E-Filer • Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor • Payroll & Bookkeeping Services Annette L. Vidrine, CPA, PC Certified Public Accountant Fairfield Resident for 10 Years (office) 281-213-9210 (fax) 281-373-5432 [email protected] Fairfield Town Square 15050 Fairfield Village Dr, Ste 130 Cypress, Texas, 77433 Copyright © 2004 Peel, Inc. QUALITY PEST CONTROL RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL ALL WORK GUARANTEED MONTHLY & QUARTERLY SERVICES NO CONTRACTS TO SIGN • • • • • ROACHES SPIDERS ANTS FLEAS RODENTS “THE FAIRWAY IS ALWAYS THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE” OFFICE# (281) 999-3711 CELL# (281) 704-6411 FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE - December 2004 49 FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE FOR SALE: Breakfast table with wood and glass 45" octagonal top. Price includes four chairs with honeycomb/lattice backs and rustcolored upholstered seats. $40. Please call 281-304-6146. FOR SALE: Graco Bordeaux (navy/yellow)pattern: High chair, stroller with infant car seat/carrier, battery-operated 3-speed opentop swing. All excellent condition! $125. Call 281-304-6146. LOVESEAT FOR SALE: Blue-gray loveseat for sale. Great condition. Soft cushioned arms and back. Comfortable! Great for family room, gameroom, playroom, or sitting area. $40. Call 281-304-6146. FOR SALE: Cargo funiture twin size bed—includes side rails. Perfect for transitioning from crib to regular bed. Also can serve as a daybed when only one rail used $165. 281-373-4250. FOR SALE: Two 100% Cashmere Long-sleeved Sweaters, Size Small, with tags still attached. Great gift for teen girl. Colors are purple and red. $35 each or $60 for both. Call 281-373-0014 or email for pictures [email protected]. CAMCORDER FOR SALE: Gently used, Panasonic Palmcorder VHS with 50x digital zoom and 23x Hi-definition Zoom lens. Includes battery, battery charger, blank tape, and camera bag. $150 o.b.o. Please call 281-373-9448. CAR SEAT FOR SALE: Graco infant car seat. $15.00 Please call 281-373-9448. FOR SALE: 2 infant life jackets $15 each, Fold’n Go booster seat $10, Evenflo Soft’n Wide Gate $18, Baby Jogger Twinner 2 double stroller $200, Discover Sounds kitchen $15, Play microwave $5. Call 281-256-1719 MOVING SALE: 550 gallon - 7 person spa, $2000, Oak computer desk $50.00, Toro lawn mower, edger, blower, vacuum, dining set, Lane leather sofa and chair 1/2 $1500, 281-213-9449 FOR SALE: Light buffed pine Baby Furniture, like new! Dress w/ changing top, and Sleigh Bed Crib, $350. Oak Dining Table, rounded rectangle, corner legs, vertical slatted backs cushioned seats, 2 armed/ 4 side chairs, $500. 281-373-9678 FOR SALE: Step Two Wagon, 3 individual compartments, like a train, drink holders in each and seat storage... caboose detaches.. tons of toddler fun...pulls 3 or 2 and one for “stuff” $60...281-373-9678 COMPUTER FOR SALE: AMD Athlon 750mhz with 15" monitor. Tower case, Windows 2000 Pro, 128mb ram, 20gb drive, 10/ 100 network card, SoundBlaster audio, keyboard, mouse. $225 o.b.o. Call 281-373-3997 after 5 p.m. WesternGeneralStore.com ! @ Monica's Antiques & Gifts COW HIDES 979-921-0547 ! Do You Suffer From Neck and Back Pain? Are You Tired And Stressed Out? TRUST THE HANDS OF EXPERIENCE... KIM SCHNEIDER, RMT State Registered Massage Therapist A.M.T.A. Member Gift C ertifi cat Av a i l a es ble FAIRFIELD RESIDENT CARING FOR NEIGHBORS AND FRIENDS SINCE 1993 “Come See The Ne w New Relaxing Office” 281-373-5748 By Appointment Only 50 FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE - December 2004 Specialties Include: • Ther apeutic Str ess R elief Therapeutic Stress Relief • Deep Tissue / Sports Massage • Hot Stone Massage • Refle x ology eflex • Accupr essur e ccupressur essure • Pr egnanc y Massage Pregnanc egnancy • Auto A ccident R eco v ery Accident Reco ecov • Migr ane Headache R elief Migrane Relief Copyright © 2004 Peel, Inc. Happy Holidays Business Car ds Cards ax FFUSPS AIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE FOR SALE: Fisher Price baby monitor $20.00. Playskool high chair $30.00. Fold-up booster high chair $10.00. Graco travel system stroller, navy & yellow plaid $65.00. 2 toddler car seats $15.00 each. Infant car seat $10.00. Karen 281 373-2100. FOR SALE: ADORABLE Girls infant bedding-yellow checkered w/ flowers. Includes bumper pad, sheet, dust ruffle, accent pillow & pocket wall hanging $75.00. MUST SEE! Karen 281 373-2100. FOR SALE: BEAUTIFUL Girls twin bedding-yellow polka-dot w/ cotton candy colors. Includes comforter, dust ruffle, 3 accent pillows, king sham & window valance $90.00. CUSTOM MADE! Karen 281 373-2100. FOR SALE: Umbrella stroller $3.00. Adult bike 21 speed-Huffy $45.00. Boys X Games bike $60.00. Little Tikes cozy convertible car $25.00. Lots of toys for sale...come see. Karen 281 373-2100. FOR SALE: Toddler Safety First bed rail. Easy Raise and lower side rail. Brand new. Paid $30.00, want $10.00. Call Cindy 281256-1808. FOR SALE: Antique Mantel Clocks & Cuckoo Clocks that are in great condition. Prices range from $150 to $225. Can e-mail pictures. Call 281-256-0180. ay Holid Your ping Ship rters! qua e H ad UPS Fed Ex Notary Money Or ders Orders Money TTrr ansfer K eys P acking Supplies Mail Box Rental Bulk Mail Printing Services Rubber Stamps Copies B&W & Color New Holiday Hours: 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM Mon. - Fri. 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sat. from the Puckett family New Owners of POST BOXES ETC. In Fairfield, 15201 Mason Rd Ste. 1000 Cypress, Tx 77433 - 281.304.5445 Bring in this ad and get $3 off a Fed Ex or UPS shipment totaling $10 or more. 10 Free Copies Black & White 20# paper - 8.5 x 11 Not valid with any other offer Free Fax Local Only Max 5 Pages Not valid with any other offer $4 99 Mailbox Rentals Rent a P.O. Box from us to use as your home business address. We have mail box rentals starting at $4.99 per month. You can get up to 12 months at that price. RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Of Fairfield Come in & check out our great selection of Wines & Spirits Gift Certificates & Gift Baskets for All Occasions 15201 Mason Road, Suite 400 281/304-JAYS (5297) 281/256-3809 (Fax) Copyright © 2004 Peel, Inc. CUSTOM INTERIOR PAINTING EXTERIOR REPAINT SPECIALIST HARDIPLANK INSTALLATION SIDING REPLACEMENT PRESSURE WASHING ld airfieent F LIGHT REMODELING d Resi OFFICE PAINTING INTERIOR DECORATING FREE ESTIMATES 281-304-1700 BONDED & INSURED Proudly Serving Fairfield For Over 7yrs! www.integritypainting.com FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE - December 2004 51 FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE Listing Your Home for Sale in NEW Fairfield? LISTING! Call Dawn and get the Scoop on her Unique Marketing Package Find Out How to Sell Your Home 24 Hours a Day - Online and Offline Several Commission Options Available to Fit Various Needs www.DawnFore.com Shop Online! Virtual Tours, Photos And Floorplans T LO KE A L Dawn Fore Fairfield Resident & Foremost Realtor 15715 Lake Loop, 4/3.5/2, 3736 SqFt, $269,900 20311 Vaulted Chestnut, 3/2.5/2, 2000 SqFt, $138,000 20226 Timberline Trail, 4/3.5/3, 3639 SqFt, $264,900 15331 Redbud Berry Way, 4/2.5/2, 2450 SqFt, $144,900 20331 Peach Mountain, 4/2.5/2, 2145 SqFt, $128,500 14823 Carolina Falls, 3/2/2, 1675 SqFt, $127,500 15322 Redbud Leaf Lane, 4/2.5/2, 2860 SqFt, $158,900 20318 Silverwood Trail, 5/3.5/3, 4191 SqFt, $289,900 Dawn Fore's Fairfield Market Report Neighborhood 832-478-1211 281-731-7399 Professional Group 281-894-1000 Chappell Ridge Cottage Glen The Crossing The Estates Garden Grove Inwood Glen Inwood Meadows Inwood Park Lakes/Lake Ridge 2 Landing/Reserve Meadows Oaks Park/Retreat Pines Summer Ridge Trails 3rd Quarter Results Sold $ per SqFt DOM 4 $63.00 37 6 $74.42 91 5 $69.59 39 1 $71.89 47 12 $60.50 114 4 $65.71 61 6 $65.97 81 11 $66.21 77 1 $76.53 51 3 $65.93 117 3 $71.62 110 3 $69.48 80 0 0 0 3 $62.70 112 Current Avail Pending 6 0 5 2 6 0 3 0 14 1 7 3 14 2 13 2 8 2 3 1 5 0 1 0 5 0 3 1 1 0 4 0 These numbers for resale homes were obtained from the Houston Mulitiple Listing Service.While we have no reason to doubt the accuracy of this information, we cannot guarantee it. This is not a solicitation of currently listed properties. Peel, Inc. P.O. Box 886 Littlefield, Texas 79339 % Voice 806-385-6444 52 FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE - December 2004 Presorted Standard U.S. Postage PAID Littlefield, Texas 79339 Permit #59 V www.PEELinc.com Copyright © 2004 Peel, Inc.