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Volume 13 Fairfield Community Gazette June 2006 Number 6 C O M M U N I T Y • G A Z E T T E OFFICIAL FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER Fairfield’s Annual 4th of July Parade Tuesday, July 4th at 9:00 a.m. The parade will begin at 9:00 a.m. in front of Ault Elementary on Vintage Falls Drive. It will follow the same route as in the past: from the school, left on Maple Village through Garden Grove, across Mason continuing on Maple Village through Inwood Park and Inwood Glen; left on Chappell Knoll, across Mason continuing through Chappell Ridge and back to Vintage Falls Drive. Decorated cars, trucks, bicycles, strollers and walkers are all welcome to participate. We encourage all groups, organizations, churches and individuals to join in the fun! Anyone willing to offer a convertible for the Grand Marshall, or for any other info, please contact Kim Moore @ 281.373.3807. Evening Festivities: The evening festivities will be different this year than in previous years. Beginning at 7:00 p.m. we will have music and refreshments for all to enjoy while we anticipate a beautiful display of fireworks. The professional 20-minute fireworks show will begin at dark (approx. 9:15 p.m.) in the grass field between the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church and the Market Square parking lot. Don’t forget your lawn chairs and blankets! If you have any questions, please contact Kim Moore at 281-373-3807. Copyright © 2006 Peel, Inc. See you there, Tuesday, July 4th! Fairfield Community Gazette - June 2006 Fairfield Community Gazette Important Numbers EMERGENCY NUMBERS Ambulance/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...........................................................................281-290-2100 CHURCHES Christ Church Houston Northwest..............................................281-304-7228 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 Messian Lutheran Church...........................................................281-890-3013 Saint Aidan’s Episcopal Church.................................................281-353-3203 The Fellowship at Fairfield.........................................................281-923-5130 COMMITTEE NUMBERS Crime Watch Chairman: Drew Carter.....................................713-201-8450 Fairfield Area Swim Team: Carla Tharp..................................281-373-3955 Fairfield Women’s Club: Casey Buckley.................................281-373-3870 Security Coordinator: Freeman Martin....................................713-785-1910 NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE Holly A. Reichert.....................................................hreichert@houston.rr.com NEWSLETTER PUBLISHER Peel, Inc. Sales Office................... [email protected], 512-989-8905 Adver./Kim Moore, Sales [email protected], 281-373-3807 FAIRFIELD VILLAGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SCHOOL NUMBERS Ault Elementary..........................................................................281-373-2800 Bus Information..........................................................................281-897-4380 Cy-Fair Administration...............................................................281-897-4000 Cy-Fair High School...................................................................281-897-4600 Goodson Junior High School......................................................281-373-2350 Keith Elementary........................................................................281-213-1744 Spillane Middle School...............................................................281-213-1645 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 Peel, Inc. Sales Office, at 512-989-8905; [email protected] or Sales Rep., Kim Moore at 281-373-3807; [email protected] Please support the businesses that advertise in your newsletter. Their advertising dollars make it possible to provide your newsletter to all the residents in your subdivision at no charge. No homeowners association dollars were used to produce this newsletter. Resident Board Members: Please remember that the resident Board Members are volunteers with families. As a courtesy please communicate with them during reasonable hours. 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).......................................................713-431-2245 Donna Bonneau (Garden Grove)................................................281-304-7294 Kraig Sheffield (Inwood Park)....................................................281-830-0390 Alex Griffith (Inwood Park).......................................................281-304-4026 Eric Marsh (Inwood Park, FF Village Community Assoc.)........281-304-7664 Jeff Martin (Inwood Park)..........................................................281-726-2438 Mark Gafford (Inwood Park)......................................................281-373-4426 Anna Graves (Lakes of Fairfield............................... [email protected] Mary Goins (Lakes of Fairfield).................................................281-256-1008 Chris Delahoussaye (Lakes of Fairfield).................................... 281-304-9112 Rick Todd (Trails of Fairfield)....................................................281-304-1741 Ken Heil (Trails of Fairfield)......................................................281-256-2093 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 Cy-Fair College..........................................................................281-290-3200 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 Harris Co. Library (Northwest)..................................................281-890-2665 Harris Co. Animal Control..........................................................281-999-3191 Harris County Mosquito Control................................................713-440-4800 Fairfield Community Gazette - June 2006 % 10 Off Shutters, Solar Screens, Arch Tops (good through 6/30/06) ident ld Res Fairfie 2” Wood and Faux Woods Roman Shades Woven Woods [email protected] Call for FREE Estimates Copyright © 2006 Peel, Inc. Fairfield Community Gazette FAIRFIELD'S ONLY ON-SITE REAL ESTATE OFFICE!!! The Don & Jeanne Machrowicz Team Don Machrowicz RE/MAX Platinum Club & Hall of Fame Preferred Homes • • • • www.fairfield-homes.com Why choose The Don & Jeanne Machrowicz Team? Fairfield’s ONLY on-site Real Estate office Open 7 days a week (excluding holidays) We can provide you with a FREE market analysis Don & Jeanne each have over 30 years experience in real estate. Current Listings Jeanne Machrowicz Named Realtor of the Year by the Texas Association of Builders • Let our team concept work for you • 24/7 exposure to potential buyers by marketing your home on multiple websites • Flexible commission plans • Have the Don & Jeanne Team market your home TODAY!!! RE/MAX Preferred home is proud to announce our partnership with HOME 123! Call Sandra Krampota at 281-859-5444 16226 Kyle Crest ..........................5/3.5/3 A ......Pool ........$475,000 15910 Lake Loop .......................... 5/3.5/3D .......Pool ........$365,000 21302 Heartwood Oak Trail.......... 4/3.5/3D .......................$269,900 16018 Pebble Creek Trail.............. 4/3.5/2D .......................$264,900 15522 Twisting Spring .................. 5/3.5/2D ....Pending .....$259,900 15211 Brown Eye Susan Ct .......... 5/3.5/2D .......................$249,900 20811 Magnolia Brook ...................5/3/2D .....Pending .....$249,000 14818 Wayne Wood Dr ...................4/2.5/2 ........................$239,000 14703 Whispering Cypress ........... 4/3.5/3A .......................$239,900 15214 Heather Mist....................... 4.3.5/2A .......................$236,190 20811 Chappell Knoll ................... 4/2.5/2D ..... POOL ......$224,900 16122 Cumberland Trl .................. 4/3.5/2A ..... POOL ......$224,900 15111 Vista Heights ......................... 4/3/2 ..........Pool ........$209,900 21203 Crossvine Trl ...................... 4/3.5/3D .......................$215,000 15403 Turning Tree ....................... 4/2.5/2A ....Pending .....$205,000 15503 Fairfield Falls Way ...............3/2/2D .....Pending .....$189,900 15206 Evergreen Knoll ................. 3/2.5/2D .......................$175,000 15419 Redbud Leaf .........................4/2/2A ........................$174,900 15315 Redbud Leaf ....................... 4/2.5/2D .......................$172,900 15423 Rocky Bridge ..................... 4/2.5/2A .......................$166,900 15410 Court Amber Trail ...............4/2.5/2A ......................$165,000 16103 Fair Falls Way .................... 3/2.5/2A ....Pending .....$156,900 In the Fairfield Shopping Center opposite the Shell Station on Mason Road 15818 Heartwood Oak ....................3/2.2A ........................$149,900 15427 Freestone Peach ...................3/2/2D ........................$141,900 20435 Willow Trace ...................... 3/2.5/2A ....Pending .....$154,900 20411 Lone Star Oak .................... 4/2.5/2A ....Pending .....$133,500 14611 Carolina Falls .......................3/2/2A .....Pending .....$124,900 Current Rentals 20218 Edworthy ..............................3/2/2A ............................$1,250 19906 Black Cherry Bend...............3/2/2A ............................$1,250 15206 Evergreen Knoll ..................3/2.5/2D ..........................$1,600 Office (281) 373-4300 Open 7 Days a week E-mail: [email protected] Thank you! To our customers & friends who have helped make The Don & Jeanne Machrowicz Team the top selling agents in Fairfield. Jeanne Machrowicz LISTED & SOLD more homes in Fairfield in 2005 then any other agent!! Put Fairfield’s top real estate team to work for you! Copyright © 2006 Peel, Inc. Fairfield Community Gazette - June 2006 Fairfield Community Gazette FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY GAZETTE Procedures for Submitting Articles & Personal Classifieds If you would like to submit an article and/or personal classified ad(s) for publication in the Gazette, please follow these guidelines: Articles, personal classified ads (limit 30 words), questions regarding regular columns and teen job postings (i.e. additions, deletions, changes) must be submitted to the editor, Holly Reichert, via e-mail at [email protected]. Please submit all articles and personal classified ads in Microsoft Word only. Photographs and graphics must be submitted as a jpg, tif, or wmf file. The deadline for submission of articles and personal classified ads is by the 10th of each month; your article and/or ad will appear in the following month’s Gazette. In order for the Gazette to be delivered on time the submission deadline date will be strictly adhered to and no articles and/or personal classified ads will be accepted after the 10th of each month. ALL ARTICLES AND/OR PERSONAL CLASSIFIED ADS MUST GO THROUGH THE EDITOR. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE PUBLISHER DIRECTLY. Articles submitted directly to the publisher will not be accepted or published. If you would like to submit or have questions regarding business advertising and/or business classified ads, please contact Peel, Inc. Sales Office at 512989-8905 or via e-mail at [email protected]. Thank you, Holly A. Reichert, #281-304-9956 Fairfield Community Gazette - June 2006 Pet Corner My name is Susan Locke, and I am the Lost and Found Pet Coordinator for Fairfield. I am a contact for someone that has lost or found a pet and tries to match the two together. I am unable to pick up, deliver or provide medical assistance to lost, found or injured animals but try to help locate the dog or owner when they are lost. Phone: 281-304-7231 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/fairfieldpets ~Your pet’s ID tag is their ONLY ticket home! ~ * * * * * * * * * * * * SAVE A Life ... Be A Foster Parent. Copyright © 2006 Peel, Inc. Fairfield Community Gazette COMMUNITY CALENDAR Thursday, June 8, 2006 Senior’s Monthly Pot Luck Supper Night Sunday, June 11, 2006 American Legion Post #324 Meeting Tuesday, June 13, 2006 MOMS Club of Cypress NW – Fairfield Meeting Fairfield Preferred Builder Custom Pools & Spas 20+ Years Experience Owner Supervised 100% Financing Available NW Harris County Texas A&M University Mother’s Club Meeting Tuesday, June 20, 2006 Fairfield Women’s Club Meeting Senior’s Game Night Wednesday, June 21, 2006 Fairfield Book Club Meeting Thursday, June 22, 2006 Senior’s Bus Trip to Astros’ Game WANTED TM South Shore Pools 15 Homes to Train Applicators to Apply HARDI PLANK SIDING or VINYL SIDING or INSULATED HURRICANE WINDOWS Under Supervision & Fully Warranted Must have this ad to see if you qualify for this special! These homes will be done regardless of size. -Serving Texas 40 years- Call Siding Roofing Windows 713-813-1750 800-896-6603 GOT2SWIM.com 281-477-7776 Copyright © 2006 Peel, Inc. Fairfield Community Gazette - June 2006 Fairfield Community Gazette SECURITY REPORT KEY SECURITY INDICATORS FOR APRIL Burglary of Habitat (Incl. attached garage)......................................0 Burglary (Non-residence)....................................................................0 Burglary of Motor Vehicle...................................................................2 Theft......................................................................................................3 Cottage Glen: - Complainant advised someone is using his personal information to open cellular telephone accounts, without his permission. Lake Ridge: - Complainant stated an unknown person is using his identifying information without his consent. Lake Point: - The complainant stated unknown suspect(s) took building materials from a job site without effective consent. The Park at Inwood Glen: Complainant stated unknown suspect(s) took the license plate - from the front of his vehicle without his effective consent. Information Reports:..........................................................................1 Credit Card Abuse:.............................................................................0 Disturbances/Assaults:........................................................................3 Criminal Mischief: .............................................................................1 SAFETY TIPS: Graduation time and the beginning of summer results in an increase of intoxicated drivers on the road. Be careful and report driver’s who appear to be intoxicated. Chappell Ridge Village: - Complainant’s vehicle was damaged by unknown person(s). For a life threatening Emergency CALL 9-1-1 For an after the fact crime… Or to report suspicious activity… Call 713/221-6000 $2.00 OFF Haircuts Great Haircuts @ Great Prices (Hair Cut Reg. $9/$11) Valid at Fairfield location only (Coupon required). One coupon or special offer per customer Mon - Fri 9-9; Sat 9-6; Sun 11-5 expires 6/30/06 WE ACCEPT COMPETITORS COUPONS Fairfield Country Shops 15201 Mason Road • (281) 304-4300 Conveniently located within your neighborhood only minutes from your home!!! Fairfield Community Gazette - June 2006 Appointments available for perms, formal styles, and braids. $5.00 OFF Perms (Perm Reg. $49/$69) Valid at Fairfield location only (Coupon required). One coupon or special offer per customer expires 6/30/06 Copyright © 2006 Peel, Inc. Fairfield Community Gazette WOOD FENCE STAIN It has been observed that some fences have been stained using an unapproved color. The only stain that is approvable is a clear stain with no color pigment. However, before staining your fence, the prior written approval of your Association is required. Please log onto fairfieldvillage.org to obtain an application and submit the request with the label from the can. Fences that are stained with another type of stain must be returned to their original state. Thank you for your cooperation. Angels’ Attic Resale Shop • • • • • Clothing Furniture Toys New Jewelry Housewares benefiting Cypress Assistance Ministries 281-955-7685 Monday-Wednesday 10-6 Thursday-Saturday 10-3 11202 Huffmeister Donations Welcome Tax Receipts Given Get your FREE market analysis and learn tips on how to sale your home quicker. I will give you the utmost attention you deserve. Denise Hackbarth Cell: 832.289.3226 Office: 281.856.0808 Fax: 281.856.7082 Call me today for all your real estate needs. Each office is independently owned and operated. Copyright © 2006 Peel, Inc. Fairfield Community Gazette - June 2006 Fairfield Community Gazette Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department Station #7 News Congratulations Graduates Station 7 would like to congratulate the graduating class of 2006. In particular we would like to congratulate our members John Baker, Jordan Stahl, and Aaron Strain who upon graduation became our newest full (non-junior) members. Summer is Here! Summer is here and we will all be spending more time outside with our families. While the sun is a welcome change from cold, dark wintry weather, it can also be dangerous. Try to stay out of the sun during the hottest hours of the day, properly protect your skin with sunscreen, and drink plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated. Avoid too much physical activity, spending too much time in the sun, or staying too long in an overheated place as these can cause heat-related illnesses. Fire Safety The 4th of July is just around the corner and we encourage you to attend the Annual Fairfield Fireworks Display. If you do plan to use fireworks at home then the following safety tips will help. • Observe any burn bans if in place • Light fireworks in a wide open area away from anything that could catch fire • Read instructions on the fireworks before using them • Don’t allow children to light fireworks • Keep a bucket of water or garden hose handy • Keep pets inside • Don’t try to relight dud fireworks • Keep fireworks away from open flame (in closed box) • Burns need water for 10 minutes Fairfield Community Gazette - June 2006 Membership Drive Station 7 is actively seeking 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 p.m. and 9 p.m. or check our website at www.cyfairvfd.org. No experience necessary. 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. 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.org. There’s something for everyone including information about the department, becoming a member, upcoming events, and other useful items. If you would like more information or have any questions, please contact B.J. Worster, Station 7 Public Relations @ 832-452-3103. Copyright © 2006 Peel, Inc. Fairfield Community Gazette Does your child/young adult suffer from Anorexia/bulimia? Looking to start a support group in the area, please call or email me: [email protected] 281-797-3590 Direct. 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. Specializing in Custom Built • Swimming Pools • Spas • Waterfalls • Custom Gunite Pools 100% Financing Available FREE Designs & Estimates ������������ Copyright © 2006 Peel, Inc. REALLIFESTUFFFORWOMENONSTRESS Finding Strength through Real Life Issues Do you feel like you are running nowhere, in every direction? A place for women to talk about everyday issues… Meeting weekly, Friday, 10:00 a.m., Fairfield For more information, call Cindy Williams 281-256-0031 or [email protected] A ministry of Fairfield Family Church No obligation expected nor fees charged INGROWN TOENAILS A condition characterized by redness and soreness on one or both sides of a toenail. With time, the offending nail may pierce the skin, leading to severe infection. By using safe and gentle techniques, ingrown toenails can be corrected painlessly and permanently on children and adults alike. This can be done in the office with minimal time off from work or school. If you suffer from ingrown toenails, give us a call. Fairfield Community Gazette - June 2006 Fairfield Community Gazette Fairfield Titans U11 Boys Soccer Congratulations to the Fairfield Boy’s U11 Soccer Team on an Outstanding Season! The Titans placed 2nd in the 2006 TYSA Spring League, finishing with an excellent 7 – 1 record. The Titans also competed in the inaugural Kohl’s Cup the weekend of May 6/7 and managed a round robin record of 2 – 1 in the U12 Division. This was the first season of “full field” 11 v 11 soccer in a Select competitive league for all of the boys. Outstanding job Titans! Back Row: Coach Zahroof Mohamed, Coach Brenda Usina, Coach Jason Smith Middle Row: Tariq Zahroof, Ross Jones, Sterling Duvall, Andre Walker, Colby Kitterman, AJ Smith Front Row: Grant Getman, Matthew Cabitac, Louis Barry, Norris Wong, Andrew Douglass, Christopher Cabitac, Avery Raulen Not Pictured: Coach Brian Finnerty, Patrick Finnerty 100% Satisfaction Guarantee Call us within 24 hours after your clean. If we didn't clean something to your satisfaction, we will reclean it – free of charge. When was the last time someone got down on hands and knees and cleaned your bathroom floors? Call today for a FREE, no obligation estimate right over the phone. When we say “Nobody Outcleans The Maids”® we mean it. 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Fairfield Community Gazette F.A.S.T. Dolphins Etc. Safety Stuff With a couple of meets now under our belt, the Dolphins are heating up! We’ve had tons of fun with great improvement by our swimmers and a super job by all of our parent volunteers. Way to go swimmers and keep up the good work, parents! We are looking forward to some very competitive dual meets with our big finale at the 5-team divisional meet. Go Dolphins! A few fun things to mark on your calendar: • • • • • • June 5 (Monday) – Family Fun Night June 8 (Thursday) – Chuck E. Cheese (10 & under) June 16 (Friday) – Float/Movie Night (11 & up) June 19 (Monday) – Alumni Breakfast (11 & up) June 29 (Thursday) – Team Awards Ceremony June 30 (Friday) – 2nd Annual Dolphin Invitational We would love to see everyone at the invitational meets on July 1st and 2nd so keep working hard and make sure to have fun!! Rachael’s 15% Off total purchase Not valid on sale items or with any other offer. Expires July 15th, 2006 Father’s Day June 18th 12312 Barker Cypress @ 290 • 281-256-9800 Here’s some safety things you may not know or hear about that could help your child this summer: Having long hair that’s not tied back can be dangerous. A swimmer tries to get a breath of air and only gets a breath of hair. Boys swim suits that are long with a lot of material can be a real drag in the water. Even though they may be in style, if your son is a beginner, or even if they are on swim team, you should consider getting them the tight-fitting type of swim suit. It’s much easier for them to swim and learn the strokes correctly when they aren’t fighting all that drag. Sunscreen only works if it has time to soak in. Putting it on right before they get into the water only makes them slippery. When you know they are going swimming, put the sunscreen on at least 30 minutes before going into the water. No one should swim within 24 hours of having diarrhea. Even chlorine can’t kill some of those bugs! The worst message a parent can send their non-swimming youngster is that it’s OK for them to go anywhere in the pool without someone next to them in a flotation device. ANY NONSWIMMER SHOULD BE WITHIN AN ARM’S LENGTH OF A RESPONSIBLE ADULT AT ALL TIMES WHEN IN AND AROUND THE WATER. Those that are dependant on flotation devices have a much harder time learning to swim properly as their body has been trained to be vertical in the water. They are also more likely to think they can jump in anywhere and just “hang” and they will pop up to the surface. Only use flotation sparingly, and not the first or the last thing the child does in the water. Never swim with gum or candy in your mouth. When you swim, you breathe in through your mouth and it’s possible to choke. Swim shoes aren’t meant for swimming. They create drag and make the legs heavier. For children that get their feet rubbed raw from the bottom, encourage them to keep their feet up more and swim/float more. Any time you have a back yard pool party, it’s best to hire a lifeguard. Call one of the area pool companies to find one. The Texas Terrapins Swim Team is a year round USS swim team in it’s second year. We have a two week trial for anyone that would like to try out and see if our team is right for you. Visit our website at www. texasterrapins.com or email Coach Barbara at [email protected]. APOLLO SOLAR SCREENS “Blocks Up To 90% Of The Sun’s Hot Rays” 10200 Hempstead Hwy • • • • • Residential/Commercial Custom Made-All Types Odd Shapes & Arches In House Manufacturing Alarm Window Screens SERVING HOUSTON SINCE 1982 Copyright © 2006 Peel, Inc. 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Fairfield Community Gazette MORE FUN FOR PACK 533 We had our spring campout on April 29th and 30th at Lake Somerville Birch Creek. We had beautiful weather and a great time! First, the scouts learned how to throw a frisbee, how to catch it and then how to play ultimate golf. There were six boys that got “holes in one”. Congratulations! All scouts that participated received the Ultimate Sports Belt Loop and Pin. And yes, even the adults got into it. We were able to spy on some of them as they too made it across the ultimate golf course. Secondly, some dens used some of the afternoon for den activities - some held den meetings, some did conservation projects (picking up trash - and there was quite a bit too), some did some fishing and bird watching and some just hung out! All in all, lots of fun! Third: on Saturday evening we had April Pack Meeting. We recognized Gabriel Roberts as being our top Scout Fair Ticket Salesman, as well as Robert Smead, Michael Shirley, Matthew and Michael Owen. We also recognized 37 of our scouts with their respective ranks - had 14 Tigers, 12 Wolfs and 11 Bears achieve their rank. GREAT JOB BOYS!!! Our next event is Graduation and Cross-over to be held on May 18th at New Kentucky Park. We will be awarding ranks for the remainder of the scouts in our Pack and having them all cross over into the next rank. In June, some of our scouts will attend Cub Scout Day Camp. They’ll participate in lots of fun activities while working on rank achievements and electives. We would like to thank these parents for volunteering and making it possible for our scouts to attend: Jim and Michelle Cartwright, Robert Noyes, Denise Semrick, Lissette Smead and Annette Thomas. As for our summer, we have lots of fun events planned! June: Pool Party July: 4th of July Parade, Picnic August: Roller skating Please look at our website, www.pack533.com for more details. As you can tell, we have quite a bit of fun which is what Cub Scouting is intended to be. Any boy from 1st to 5th grade can join Cub Scouts! If you would like to join or have questions, please feel free to contact our Cubmaster, Brian Roberts at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you! CUB SCOUT PACK #1533 WRAPS UP THE SCHOOL YEAR WITH LOTS OF EXCITEMENT The last months of the school year have been filled with lots of fun and excitement for the Cub Scouts of Pack #1533. Our Webelos Dens participated in “Webelos Do Your Best” sponsored by the Sam Houston Area Council. Webelos I and II Scouts enjoyed camping and participating in various sessions. Some sessions included specific Activity Badge work in a “show-and-do format”, while others introduced the Webelos Scouts to skills useful in the Boy Scout program. All the boys that participated had a great time. On April 22, 2006, Pack #1533 participated in the Sam Houston Area Council’s Scout Fair—”RACE TO SCOUTING”. Held at Reliant Arena, the Fair drew thousands of Scouts and their families who enjoyed the opportunity to mingle with other Scouts, participate in hands-on activities, taste gourmet camp-fare foods, and take home great memories. The boys worked very hard selling Scout Fair tickets. This year Pack #1533 sold a total of 312 tickets earning over $1200 for use by the Pack. Pack #1533 is pleased to announce the TOP SCOUT FAIR SALESMEN: 1st Place –30 tickets Edwin DeCora (Den 3) Wesley Foster (Den 4) Brandon Lord (Den 4) 2nd Place –20 tickets Peyton Huber (Den 4) 3rd Place –15 tickets Andrew Lane (Den 7) Ethan Schultz (Den 5) Way to go boys!! Thanks for your hard work!!! The Annual Spring Family Campout was held the weekend of April 28th-30th at Jellystone Park in Waller. In addition to camping through some rough weather (a severe thunderstorm blew through the camp in the early morning hours of the 29th) the boys enjoyed all the really great recreational activities offered at the campground, including an awesome water park. The Scouts also participated activities to earn various beltloops and electives, including Badminton, first aid and building a simple machine. Of course the highlight of the weekend was the Pack meeting held around the campfire. The excitement doesn’t stop here, though. The Cub Scout’s of Pack #1533 have big plans for the summer, too. Upcoming events include: May 19, 2006 “Crossing Over”/ Rank Advancement Pack Meeting, Ault Elementary May 27, 2006 Welcome to Summer Swim Party June 5-9, 2006 & June 12-16, 2006 Sandra Krampota Professional Mortgage Banker for 20 Years Cash Out Home Equity Loans Purchasing or Refinancing - CALL ME! HOME123® 8572 Hwy 6 N. Houston, TX 77095 www.sandrakrampota.home123.com [email protected] Copyright © 2006 Peel, Inc. Dir: (281) 859-5444 Fax: (281) 859-3344 Cell: (713) 817-2029 FAC Pool Rising Star District Cub Scout Day Camp As you can see, the boys are looking forward to a lot of fun—just some of what Cub Scout Pack #1533 is all about. It’s not too late to be a part of it all. Every boy is welcome; regardless of what school he attends. If you know of a boy (1st grade through 5th grade) who may be interested in Scouting, please feel free to contact Pack Committee Chairman, Tom Huber at [email protected] or Cubmaster, Jim West at [email protected] for more information. Be sure to check out Pack #1533’s website at www.pack1533.org for more news and more great photos. Fairfield Community Gazette - June 2006 13 Fairfield Community Gazette FUN IN THE SUN … Come Join the Fairfield Women’s Club Tuesday, June 20, 7-9 pm At Bradford Creek Clubhouse Come meet our own Fairfield Professional, Dr. Jennifer Kwak! Learn about the effects of the sun on your family and which sunscreens are the best & which ones to avoid. *This will be the 1st meeting of our new membership year & annual dues of $20 will be collected! *Please join the fun and meet the new officers! *Great door prizes will be given away including Brighton sunglasses! *Join us for food, friendship, and fun! *Hope to see you there! *For more information, please contact Vivian Sobotik at 281.373.9323 or Lisa Cannon at 281.373.1969 14 Fairfield Community Gazette - June 2006 Copyright © 2006 Peel, Inc. Fairfield Community Gazette Copyright © 2006 Peel, Inc. Fairfield Community Gazette - June 2006 15 Fairfield Community Gazette Welcome to the New 2006-2007 Fairfield Women’s Club Board Congratulations to the Newly Elected Officers of the FWC Lisa Cannon - President Vivian Sobotik - 1st VP/ Programs Dawn Bond - 2nd VP / Membership Kim Urban - Secretary Kelly Gauger - Treasurer My deepest thanks to the outgoing Board, whose commitment and time helped make this past year one to remember! Marybeth Pereira Anna Cowser Jennifer Clark Carissa Thompson I appreciate ALL of you ladies. Your dedication to this organization and the neighborhood help make Fairfield a great place to live. Without this club, the community would not be the same! Sincerely, Casey Buckley, Former FWC President 16 Fairfield Community Gazette - June 2006 Community Blood Drive Saturday, July 22, 2006 9 am - 1 pm Bradford Creek Clubhouse The Fairfield Women’s Club would like to invite all residents to “give the gift of life” by donating blood. To schedule your donation time, please contact Casey Buckley at [email protected]. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins welcome! Copyright © 2006 Peel, Inc. Fairfield Community Gazette FWC Graduation Tea On April 30 , the Fairfield Women’s Club honored senior girls graduating from high school at the annual Mother / Daughter Graduation Tea held at the home of Lisa Cannon. We had a fantastic afternoon and enjoyed meeting all of the wonderful young ladies and their mothers. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to attend the tea. Best of luck to all of the graduating seniors in Fairfield as you begin a new chapter in your life. th Pictured from t he front to the back are: Kim Price, Katie Unverforth, Lauren Baker, Jennifer Grieger, Jennifer Crosson, Nicole Egan, Maggie McGrath, and Megan Anthony. CONGRATULATIONS AULT PTO SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS! Matthew Pyeatt & Katherine Unverferth were each awarded a $500 Scholarship from the Ault Elementary PTO at the Cy-Fair High School Awards night on May 16, 2006. On an annual basis, the Ault PTO awards a $500 scholarship to one male and female Cy-Fair High School Senior who graduated from Ault Elementary. We would like to thank all of the applicants and wish you the best of luck as you further your education. 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 (office) 281-213-9210 (fax) 281-373-5432 [email protected] 15050 Fairfield Village Dr, Ste 130 Cypress, Texas, 77433 Copyright © 2006 Peel, Inc. Of Fairfield Margarita Machine Rentals Lotto Now Available! 15201 Mason Road, Suite 400 281/304-JAYS (5297) 281/256-3809 (Fax) Fairfield Community Gazette - June 2006 17 Fairfield Community Gazette Fairfield’s Fun-Loving Over Fifty Group The Fairfield Seniors The Seniors of Fairfield is an active, fifty plus, fun-loving group of couples and singles who enjoy fellowship, monthly trips, and various activities together. If you or your spouse are fifty or older, a newcomer to Fairfield Village or have lived here in Fairfield for some time, but have never attended one of our functions you are cordially invited. Come and be a part of our fun-loving group, were sure you will enjoy it. APRIL & MAY HAPPENINGS: We had over 25 members go on the April Armand Bayou Nature Center & the Bayou Wildlife Park trip. The pictures from this trip are now on our web site. Then we had the limit of 25 members go on the May Galveston trip, a tour of the Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum, and our Duck tour on the waters and streets of Galveston. These pictures are also available on our web site. JUNE TRIP PLANS: Thursday, June 22nd: Astros vs. Minnesota. Yes. It’s take me out to the ball game. Hey, I think that’s an old song. Well that is just what we have scheduled for June, its back to Minute Maid Park, this time to see an action packed ball game. We will have group seating in the area adjacent to the Astros bullpen. Let’s hope it’s not necessary for the bull pen to be put into action for this game; however, if it is you should be able to hear the popping sound from the bullpen catchers’ mitt, with our seating. The cost is $23.00 per person (non refundable) for the baseball tickets, plus the cost of your meal. We will have dinner at the Cleburne Cafeteria on Bissonnet, prior to the ball game which starts at 7:05pm. Call Ed or Darlene Hofer @ 281-304-9078 to get your name on the list. Make checks out to: Fairfield 50 Plus. Bus departs at 3:30pm from the Fairfield Village parking lot. JULY TRIP PLANS: Saturday, July 22nd: College of the Mainland Theater” Joseph and the amazing Technicolor Dream Coat” This is a delightful Biblical musical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors. Joseph is a boy blessed with prophetic dreams, and his father’s favorite son. The story tells of him being sold into slavery, taken to Egypt, and his series of adventures in which his spirit and humanity are challenged. An inspiring and hilarious journey brought to life with a wide range of musical styles. The cost is $17.00 per person, plus the cost of your meal. Call Shirley Hearst @ 281-373-4432 to get your name on the list. Make checks out to: Fairfield 50 Plus. Bus departs at 4:30pm from the Fairfield Village parking lot. Show starts at 8:00 pm. JUNE ACTIVITIES PLANS: Thursday, June 8th: The Monthly Pot Luck at the Lakeside Trails Club House, it starts around 6:30pm; but, plan on being there early for some socializing and fellowship. Then plan on staying, we usually play games after the meal and finish up the deserts. Tuesday, June 20th: Game Night at the Cook’s starts around 6:30pm. Directions are posted on the Activity details page of our web site. This is always a fun night with great fellowship, just bring a little snack. Thursday, June 22nd: Game Night at Lakeside Trails Club House is cancelled this month, since many of the members will be going on this month’s bus trip to the ball game. For more information on all activities other than trips: Call Mary Lou Cook for more details at… 281-304-8359 We recommend that you check our web site regularly, to get the latest information. Things often change from the time an article must be submitted and when you receive your copy of the Gazette. www. fairfieldseniorsgroup.com FAIRFIELD SENIORS WEEKLY PLANNER: A planner each week is emailed to our members and others who have requested it. It provides updated information and any changes from what appeared in the Gazette. We also include member birthdays, prayer requests, a contest, other news, and items of interest. If you would like to receive this weekly email, send your email address… to: [email protected] FAIRFIELD FAMILY PHYSICIANS Trung Dinh, M.D. Specializing in the care of your family. 18 Cesario Castillo, M.D. Monday to Thursday Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm 8:30 am - 2:00 pm 15201 Mason Rd. #1200 Voice: 281 373-0162 Cypress, TX 77433 Fax: 281 373-0765 Fairfield Community Gazette - June 2006 Copyright © 2006 Peel, Inc. Fairfield Community Gazette The MOMS Club of Cypress NW–Fairfield is calling all Stay-At-Home Moms Howdy Aggie 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 NW-Fairfield 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 Kristine Fiala, Membership VP at 281-373-3934 or email [email protected] or Carissa Thompson, President, at 281-256-6204 or email [email protected] with MOMS Club in the subject line. Dynamic We are the NW Harris County Texas A&M University Mothers’ Club. Our general meetings are held at: Houston Distributing Company, Inc. 7100 High Life Drive, Houston, TX 77066 just off Cutten Road and West of Beltway 8 and between 1960 & Hwy 249. The meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM. If you have any questions please visit our web site www.nwhcaggiemoms.com or e-mail Robin Galvin - President, at rcq@ qbpllc.com. Come and be part of a Great Organization – AGGIE MOMS - See you there - Aggie Mom WHOOP! We are happily welcoming new moms at each meeting, hope to see you there! Family owned and operated from your community! Our August, 2006 general meeting will be the “HOWDY PARTY” 2006-2007 year. We will be welcoming all returning AGGIE MOMS and especially inviting NEW AGGIE MOMS or AGGGIE MOMS who want to join our organization. Please look for next month’s newsletter about specific guests from Texas A&M University. We invite all Moms who have Sons or Daughters that will be, currently have or had AGGIES or Moms who are AGGIES to come join the AGGIE SPIRIT with AGGIE LOVE. TACLB19658E Air Conditioning & Heating 832-593-7555 www.dynamicairandheat.com We service all brands Allergy Sufferers & Pet Owners.... Please Ask Us About Indoor Air Quality Solutions Financing Available WAC A/C 10% OFF Check-Up Repairs $39.95 Plus NO $29.95 2nd unit SERVICE CHARGE Valid Mon.-Fri. 8-5PM Expires 7/15/06 Valid Mon.-Fri. 8-5PM Expires 7/15/06 Copyright © 2006 Peel, Inc. With Repairs 6 Months No Payment No Interest WAC Fairfield Community Gazette - June 2006 19 Fairfield Community Gazette Fairfield Book Club FRIENDS Wanting to meet new Friends? Tired of having the same conversations? Then what are you waiting for? Join the Fairfield Book Club. The book club is a great place to meet new people, have great conversations and develop new friendships. Our members range from sporadic to avid readers. We meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.(ish) to share food, drinks and, of course, conversation. If you are interested in joining us or would like more information, please contact Linda Locke at 281-3048011 or [email protected]. 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 of Jersey Village meets the second Sunday of each month (except May when it’s the third Sunday) at the Jersey Village Civic Center at 4:00 p.m. Please come to the meeting or contact the Post by mail at P.O. Box 41962, Houston TX 77241 or call Commander Howard Mead at 713-466-3610. 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Exp. 7/15/06 Pending www.heritagetexas.com 7825 Hwy. 6 North, Ste. 112 Houston, TX 77095 20 Fairfield Community Gazette - June 2006 20407 Gentle Mist 16319 Redbud Berry Ln 15506 Valley Plum Recently Sold 17330 Spring Cypress #115 Across From Kroger Signature Available Homes 20114 Misty River Way $247,500 21211 Cedar Canyon Dr. $232,900 COMPLIMENTARY Dental Exam, Bite Wing X-Ray, & Consultation (up to a $150 value) 21419 Golden Cedar $157,500 15422 Fairfield Falls 16214 Morning Pine This is not a solicitation of currently listed properties. Copyright © 2006 Peel, Inc. Fairfield Community Gazette INTERESTED IN SCRAP BOOKING? but find yourself putting it off? Join a scrap book club that will meet once a month in Fairfield. E-mail [email protected] or call 832-642-1248. Cypress Business Networking Group The Cypress Business Networking Group meets every Thursday morning at 7:30 am at Hibernia Bank located at Hwy 290 & Spring Cypress in the Target Center. The group is open to all business owners and professionals who want to increase their exposure to the residents and business owners of Fairfield and the surrounding area. There is no fee to join the group. If you would like more information, please call Ken Parker at 281-894-1957. Visit our website at 290cypress.com. Copyright © 2006 Peel, Inc. Dental Tips: Is Overwhitening a Concern? Many folks that are teeth whitening are aiming for an unnaturally white shade by overusing the products. Excessive use of bleaching products can damage tooth structure and gums. Some overly enthusiastic patients experience tooth sensitivity, blisters and discoloration on teeth and gums. Custom-fitted trays are used to hold the gel, reducing risk of hydrogen peroxide leakage. With over-the-counter products, the trays are usually not form-fitting. But even under ideal conditions, studies show that often less than 50% of the whitener is still in the trays one hour after application, indicating a lot of leakage. Caution should be taken against buying tooth whitening products over the counter. The ingredients may be correct, but the balance of the ingredients may be improper, resulting in a low pH, thus damaging the enamel of the teeth. Make sure whatever whitening product you get has an ADA (American Dental Association) seal of acceptance. Most over the counter products do not have that seal, thus may cause an unknown harm. If you have any further questions, please ask your Dentist and they should get you the latest information. Fairfield Community Gazette - June 2006 21 Fairfield Community Gazette Fairfield Kids Club Preschool ATTENTION PRESCHOOL PARENTS! We have expanded our 4 year old program to accommodate more children. Please come by the front desk for a registration package or call (281) 373-0834 for more information, Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 6:00pm. We are taking registration for our Fall 2006 program. We will offer 2, 3, 4 & 5 days a week for 3 and 4 year olds. We are a preschool and begin in the 3 year olds introducing letters, sounds, numbers, shapes and colors. We have enrichment classes of art, music, dance, movement and Spanish for all ages. We prepare our children for Kindergarten. Our 4 year olds have reading class every day. We concentrate on phonics, writing skills, math and science. We make learning the alphabet fun with crafts and centers. We reinforce sharing and kindness with positive rewards. To secure your spot in our program, come by the Fairfield Athletic Club and pick up a Fall 2006 registration packet. Return your registration information and registration fee or call for additional information (281)373-0834, Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 6:00pm. If you are new to the neighborhood and desire your child to attend preschool, we are here for you. Our teachers are very loving and we offer a safe, organized learning environment. We are still accepting students for our current program. We are full in some classes, so please call to find out availability for your child. You are welcome to visit our preschool and see our little learners in action. Please call the Fairfield Athletic Club for more information at (281)373-0834, Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 6:00pm. Shepherd’s Kids News Shepherd’s Kids is a before and after school program that serves K-5th from Ault Elementary school. Before school care begins at 6:30 a.m. and after school care ends at 6:15 p.m. A CFISD bus transports the children to and from Ault Elementary. Shepherd’s Kids provides children a safe and happy environment where students participate in organized sports, games, and other entertaining activities before and after school. Registration for the 2006/2007 school year is underway. For more information please call 281-373-0052 or go to www. littlelambsmdo.org. Shepherd’s Kids has enjoyed many special activities this year. We have had magic shows, movie days, fun food Fridays, a petting zoo, an Easter egg hunt and fun crafts to work on. No matter what the age, all of the children have had fun!! We can’t believe the year is almost over and are looking forward to an even better year next year! “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 22 Fairfield Community Gazette - June 2006 Copyright © 2006 Peel, Inc. Fairfield Community Gazette Cy-Fair College “Perspective” Two Summer Children’s Shows Set Don’t miss our summer children’s shows including “Miss Nelson is Missing” – a lively musical based on the books by Harry Allard and James Marshall - June 12 through June 23 and “Charlotte’s Web” – a play about friendship and love that will leave audiences spellbound based on the book by E.B White - July 24 through Aug. 4. All tickets are $5. For information or ticket reservations call the box office at 281-290-5201. Check out the Art Gallery This special summer Student Invitational Exhibition, set June 6 through July 20, features the work of Cy-Fair College’s advanced credit and continuing education students. A reception is set for 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. June 8 in the Center for the Arts Gallery, located at 9191 Barker Cypress. Call 281-290-5273 for gallery hours and information. Free Summer Film Class begins June 7 The Cy-Fair College Summer Film Series is a continuing education course called Film Appreciation. The series is presented at no charge. A professor at the college hosts each film and an in-depth discussion after the movie. The Summer Series will start June 7 at 7 p.m. with “The Apartment,” the first of four films from Hollywood director Billy Wilder. The rest of the series has great variety with a foreign musical, comedies and dramas from 1968-2001. Registration is available at all the film events. All films are shown at the Barker Cypress campus in ART 102. For information, call 281-290-3257, e-mail robert.obrien@ nhmccd.edu or visit http://faculty.nhmccd.edu/robobrien/Film_Series.html. Add a Little L.I.F.E. to Your Summer The Learning, Inspiration, Fellowship and Enrichment (L.I.F.E.) programs are free and held Wednesdays at 10 a.m. in the Cy-Fair College Branch Library (Room 131.) Programs range from cooking and gardening tips to music, painting and woodworking lessons to cultural topics such as calligraphy and a Japanese Tea Ceremony, to geography, politics and history programs. Call the library at 281-290-3213 for monthly L.I.F.E. program information or check the library web page online at http://cfclibrary.nhmccd.edu. Library Offers Summer Reading Program, Free Computer Classes and Book Clubs The Harris County Public Library Cy-Fair College Branch’s 2006 Summer Reading Program includes storytime, movies, crafts, a computer kids program, a carnival, bike parade and more. The library also offers free computer workshops, including a family-friendly class. Topics range from basic computer functions to introductions to the Internet and various software programs. A variety of monthly book clubs are available including, mystery, history, women of the world, democracy, and sports page. There are plenty of youth programs with activities and book clubs for teens and storytime for younger children. Go online to http://cfclibrary.nhmccd.edu for information. Discovery College Registration Open for Ages 6 to 15 Cy-Fair College’s Discovery College offers youth ages 6 to12 and this year 13 – 15, too, a wide range of camp classes in academics, sports and for various talents and interests. Beginning June 5, sessions run for one week during the months of June and July, except the week of July 4. Morning and afternoon sessions are available. Parents can go online to www.cy-faircollege.com/goto/ DiscoveryCollege to download registration packets and registration information for both campuses. For information on Barker Cypress camps located at 9191 Barker Cypress, call 281-290-5273 and for Fairbanks Center camps located at 14955 Northwest Freeway, call 832-782-5038. 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HOUSTON (April 25, 2006) – As the 79th Texas Legislature was nearing the midway mark in its third special session to pass new school finance legislation, the Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce held a special luncheon to educate taxpayers about the issues at hand. The event, held today at the Crowne Plaza-Brookhollow Hotel, featured remarks by David Anderson of HillCo Partners LLC, an Austin lobbying and consulting firm. Dalton Smith, chairman of Southwest Commuter Rail Corp. of Texas, was the guest speaker at the April 27 meeting of the 290 Passenger Rail Coalition, an initiative launched by the Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce to advocate rail service from College Station to Houston. Although cost savings is only one of a long list of benefits of commuter rail systems, it may be near the top of almost every commuter’s list as gas prices hover near or above the $3-per-gallon mark. According to Smith, the average commuter rail rider saves $400 to $1,500 annually in transportation costs – and those numbers are probably low because they do not take into effect the recent spike in gasoline prices, he said. In addition to saving consumers money, riding the rail saves them time. Texas drivers spend an average of 50 hours a year in traffic delays, and many employees must leave early to ensure they aren’t late for work, Smith said. Commuter rail along the 90A corridor will give Texas Medical Center employees the certainty of knowing exactly how many minutes it will take to get to work, he said. Other potential benefits of commuter rail include reduction in air pollution and the economic development that is often fueled by such rail lines, he said. Commuter rail lines in both the U.S. 290 and 90A corridors are part of METRO’S Solutions plan, but the commuter rail service could be decades away without advocacy groups such as the 290 PRC to build a consensus and help move plans forward. The 90A line was thought to be 20 years away from being built, but could now be operational within four years, Smith said. “The most important thing you can be doing is the gathering of absolute support for the project,” he said. “I think getting the resolutions in support of commuter rail in the 290 corridor is important.” The 290 PRC has taken a number of steps in building a consensus, Cy-Fair Houston Chamber President Darcy Mingoia noted. Thus far, the 290 PRC has signed resolutions from City of Jersey Village, City of Navasota, Commissioners Court of Waller County, Copperfield Community Association, Cypress Creek Flood Control Coalition, Greater Houston Partnership, Waller Area Chamber of Commerce and Waller Economic Development Corporation. Pubic-private partnerships are also vital, Smith said. 90A Commuter Rail Partners include Fluor Enterprises, Inc., which will provide Project Management and Construction Management services; Bombardier, which will provide passenger rail cars and be responsible for the control and signaling systems, and will support METRO in maintenance of this equipment; and Public Project Management LLC, which will provide financing expertise and project oversight. METRO’s light-rail system, as well as bus lines, provides important infrastructure to help make a commuter-rail system viable, Smith said. “To have a viable commuter rail project, you need to have a very detailed and connecting system in and around the city, you need to have a very detailed and connecting system in and around the city, so that those coming in on commuter rail can get around to other locations,” he said. With the Legislature down to its third and final strike as it seeks to pass a new school funding tax bill and facing a June 1 deadline imposed by the Texas Supreme Court in which to do so, Anderson found a metaphor for the issue in a sign posted near some steps in the state Capitol building. “There’s a sign that reads, ‘Watch your step – historical steps, uneven,’ “ Anderson said. “Of course, they’re talking about stairs. But I thought that this is true about legislation as well. Historical steps in the Texas Legislature are usually uneven, and that’s where we are right now in terms of our circumstances with school finance and changes in the tax policy, which is a byproduct of this.” Anderson believes Gov. Rick Perry, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and the state Legislature have all taken seriously the June 1 deadline, which mandates that the Legislature either reach a new school funding agreement or risk a cutoff of state funds to public schools. On April 24, the House passed a sweeping new business tax that is the key component of Perry’s proposal to cut school property taxes. The new tax would expand the franchise tax, paid now by only a relative handful of businesses, to all corporations and limited liability partnerships with annual revenues in excess of $300,000. But the most important task facing legislators is providing a system for school boards across the state to have meaningful discretion when they set local property tax rates, Anderson said. Currently, there is a $1.50 per $100 assessed value maintenance and operations tax cap, and with most districts at or near the cap, they have little or no opportunity to raise additional revenue. “When you boil it down, that’s what the Texas Supreme Court ruling is all about, and that’s what the special session is all about,” he said. “At the end of the session, the question will be whether meaningful discretion has been established. If the answer is yes, we’ll all feel better about it.” Anderson observed that in an election year, citizen frustration with the Legislature, which failed in its regular session and two previous special sessions to agree on a new school funding and tax plan, is running high. Now, Perry and leaders in the House and Senate are cooperating better than they have since Perry took office in 2001, he said. The burden of funding public schools has gradually shifted to local taxpayers as the state provides funding for less and less of districts’ budgets, Anderson noted. In CyFair ISD, only 27 percent of district funds come from the state, Superintendent David Anthony told those gathered. “All we ask of our residents is that they stay informed about the issues,” Anthony said. As an example, Smith noted, one of the planned station stops on the 90A line is Westbury, where a new METRO signature bus line will take passengers to the Galleria area. As helpful as commuter rail would be in saving commuters time and money and reducing pollution, Smith underscored that it is not a money-making venture. “The economics of building and operating a commuter rail system are well known: They do not make money,” he said. Smith said he expects a shortfall of about $10 million on the 90A line, some of which could be made up by METRO. However, he added that it’s possible that tax revenue generated by new development spurred by the rail line could offset all or part of the funding gap. For more information about the 290 Passenger Rail Coalition, visit www.290prc.com or call the Cy-Fair Houston Chamber at 281-955-1100. 24 Fairfield Community Gazette - June 2006 Copyright © 2006 Peel, Inc. Fairfield Community Gazette Lone Star Lawn Equipment & Small Engine Specialist 19106 Cypress Rosehill Road • Tomball, TX 77377 Fx: 281-351-7774 $37.95 (Includes 15pt inspection with oil change and blade sharpening) Cypress Rosehill Mon-Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Juergen Lawn Mower Tune-Up Special Mueschke Grant Rd Service & Repair Pick- Up and Delivery Available Schiel Rd. Ph: 281-351-4477 Advanced Air Design A/C Heating Residential - Commercial Sales / Service / Installation / Replacement We service all makes and models. Office: 281-351-8041 Fax: 281-351-1570 19106 Cypress Rosehill Rd. Tomball, TX 77377 TACLB9111E Summer Check-up $39.95 Residential - per system 24 Hour Service - 7 Days A Week Copyright © 2006 Peel, Inc. Fairfield Community Gazette - June 2006 25 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 Website All FAC news and policies can also be found on the Fairfield community website: www.fairfieldvillage.org Weight Room Orientation Orientation will be offered at the club on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 9 to 10a.m. Occasionally, we do have to change our dates due to our trainer’s schedule, so please refer to our website at www.fairfieldvillage.org for any changes. 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 clothing is required when working out. You must also wear athletic/tennis shoes. No jeans, blue jean shorts, or open toed shoes are allowed. FAIRFIELD Chiropractic Paul A. Willmon, DC How will you spend your summer? a. Sitting at home because long drives aggravate your back? b. Watching the kids play because too much exertion flares up your pain? c. Getting active because this year you did something about that chronic pain! 15202 Mason Road, Suite 800 281-256-8100 www.fairfield-chiro.com Providing you with quality chiropractic care closer to home 26 Fairfield Community Gazette - June 2006 Adult Pick-up Basketball and Volleyball The FAC offers Adult Pick-up Basketball every Sundays from 1:00pm – 4:00pm and Adult Pick-up Volleyball every Sunday from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. You must be 18 years or older to play. Rentals The FAC rents out the Bradford Creek Clubhouse, and The Lakeside Trails Clubhouse. For rental fees please call the FAC at 281-373-0834 and ask for Darlene. Tennis We now have a new tennis pro at Fairfield. His name is Blessing Bvunzawabaya. Blessing comes to us from Giammalva Racquet Club. He has played tennis his entire life. Born and raised in Zimbabwe, Blessing was on the Zimbabwe team where he played major prestigious I.T.F. tournaments. He attended Sweard County Community College and Prairie View A&M University on a tennis scholarship. He also was the Assistant Coach for the men’s and women’s tennis teams at Prairie View A&M University. He helped his team appear in its first NCAA tournament. He has a true love for the game and loves passing that on to others. Junior Tennis Academy – The Junior Tennis Academy class times for the summer will change. The Future Stars will practice Monday and Wednesday from 8:00am – 9:00am. The SAIII’s will practice on Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00am – 9:30am. (Continued on Page 27) Bashans Painting & Home Repair 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 • Fence Replacement or Repair References Available • Fully Insured NO PAYMENT UNTIL COMPLETION [email protected] Copyright © 2006 Peel, Inc. Fairfield Community Gazette Fairfield Athletic Club - (Continued from Page 26) Drop-In-Drills for adult beginners are every Wednesday from 9:00am – 10:00am and all other skill levels are on Wednesday evening from 7:00pm – 8:00pm. The costs are $10.00 for residents and $15.00 for non-residents. Free Adult Tennis Clinic is offered on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 9:00am to 10:00 am. All checks for these programs are made payable to the Copperfield Racquet and Health Club. You are responsible for paying the tennis pro, Blessing Bvunzawabaya, at the FAC Courts. If anyone is interested in finding out more about tennis activities, including leagues, at the FAC you can email Blessing Bvunzawabaya at [email protected]. If you would like to reserve a tennis court, you must call the FAC to make your reservations and you must bring your card to check out a tennis court key. Each player must bring their card. If you have guests with you they must pay the $5.00 guest fee and fill out a waiver. Adult Lap Swimming If you are over the age of 18 you can sign a waiver and lap swim at the FAC pool. You may lap swim any time that the FAC is open except when the swim team is practicing. The FAC pool is closed on Mondays for cleaning. Please visit our website for the lap swimming hours. Before and After School 2006/2007 Registration Registration for the 2006-2007 Before and After School Program is currently open. Registrations are complete when all paperwork has been completed and LEGAL SERVICES Christine K. Lincoln all fees have been paid. Please register Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 6:00pm. Space is limited, so be sure to register early. Please call Pam Garner for more information at 281-373-0834. Mom & Me Land/Water Aerobics Class This is a great summer class for moms and children. Bring your children in their stroller and have your jump rope and hand weights ready for the land portion of class. For the water portion of class, bring your child’s floatable device. Classes are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00am – 8:45am at Bradford Creek Pool and will begin on Friday, June 2nd. The cost is $35.00 for one month or $60.00 for the months of June and July. A minimum of 8 participants must be enrolled for the class to begin. If you have any questions, please call Charlotte at (832) 594-7656 or at [email protected]. Payments may be made to the front desk. Checks payable to: FAC Morning Water Fitness Program Class will be 45 minutes of continuous conditioning varying the workout with fun exercises to achieve total body toning. All fitness levels are welcomed. Great for those who need to gain strength but have impact limitations. Classes are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00am – 9:45am at Bradford Creek Pool and will begin on Friday, June 2nd. The cost is $35.00 for one month or $60.00 for the months of June and July. A minimum of 8 participants must be enrolled for the class to begin. Bring your water noodle and kick board and be ready to have fun. If you have any questions, please call Charlotte at (832 594-7656 or at [email protected]. (Continued on Page 24) Stylist Posi Availa tions ble Attorney at Law - Family Law - Wills - Business Law - General Civil Practice The Lincoln Law Firm PLLC 12841 Jones Road, Suite 207 Houston, TX 77070 (281) 970-9005 www.thelincolnlawfirm.com Copyright © 2006 Peel, Inc. Salons at Stone Gate 11734 Barker Cypress (One block south of Hwy 290) 281-256-2204 Tues-Thurs 9AM - 7PM Fri 9AM - 5PM Sat 9AM-4PM Complimentary Haircut with any chemical service For new clients only. Fairfield Community Gazette - June 2006 27 Fairfield Community Gazette Fairfield Athletic Club - (Continued from Page 27) Evening Water Fitness Program Deep Water Running will be the focus of the class – muscle conditioning and cardiovascular conditioning using an interval format. This Deep Water Running format will be great cross training for land runners and athletes. For those who are de-conditioned or have joint problems or injuries – this format is a great non-weight bearing way to enjoy the benefits of aerobic exercise without the “jarring of the joints.” Water Fitness Classes are ongoing – you may join at any time. No refunds, discounts or pro-rated amounts. Class will continue as long as there are 8 enrolled by the 1st of each month. Classes are Monday and Thursday from 7:30pm – 8:30pm at the FAC Pool. (Class times and dates are subject to change each month.) Remember to bring a water noodle. If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Guppy at (281) 256-3034 or at [email protected]. Summer Swim Lessons We are pleased to announce the implementation of the American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program. All of our swim instructors are WSI (Water Safety Instructor) certified through the American Red Cross. Here is a breakdown of the Levels and Course Names: Level 1 – Goldfish, Level 2 – Starfish, Level 3 – Tadpole, Level 4 – Minnow, Level 5 – Shark and Level 6 – Shark II. Your child will receive an actual American Red Cross Certification Card with the Level achieved. Registration is still going on. Please visit our website at www.fairfieldvillage.org to print a copy of the registration forms for Group and Private Swim Lessons. You may register at the FAC anytime. If you have any questions, please call the Fairfield Athletic Club at (281) 373-0834. View the Fairfield Community Gazette each month online at www.PEELinc.com DISCLAIMER: Articles and ads in this newsletter express the opinions of their authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Peel, Inc. or its employees. Peel, Inc. is not responsible for the accuracy of any facts stated in articles submitted by others. The publisher also assumes no responsibility for the advertising content with this publication. 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South-West Sprinkler Company Installation & Repair Drainage Specialist Robbie Moore Northwest Resident for 25 Years NOW OFFERING FREE UPGRADES LI #7019 281-861-6171 www.southwestsprinkler.com Landscape design and services with Trendsetter Landscape We Install or repair more systems in the Northwest area than any other company! BBB Gold Star Award 2002, ‘03, ‘04, ‘05 28 Fairfield Community Gazette - June 2006 Copyright © 2006 Peel, Inc. Fairfield Community Gazette JUNE, JULY thru AUGUST 15TH POOL SCHEDULE (If you have your FAC Membership Card, please bring it with you when using the pools. If you do not have your card, please stop by the Fairfield Athletic Club to get one.) FAIRFIELD ATHLETIC CLUB POOL Monday Tuesday – Friday Saturday Sunday CLOSED 11:00am – 9:00pm 11:00am – 6:00pm 1:00pm – 6:00pm *FAC Pool will be closed Tuesday through Friday from 4:00pm – 7:30pm everyday for swim lessons from June 6th through August 4th. The FAC Pool will be closed Saturday, June 3rd and Saturday, June 17th for FAST Swim Meets. INWOOD PARK POOL Monday Tuesday Wednesday - Friday Saturday Sunday 10:00am – 9:00pm CLOSED 10:00am – 9:00pm 11:00am – 8:00pm 1:00pm – 8:00pm GARDEN GROVE POOL Monday – Tuesday Wednesday Thursday – Friday Saturday Sunday 11.:00am – 8:00pm CLOSED 11:00 – 8:00pm 11:00am – 8:00pm 1:00pm – 8:00pm LAKESIDE TRAILS POOL Monday – Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 10:00am – 8:00pm CLOSED 10:00am – 8:00pm 11:00am – 8:00pm 1:00pm – 8:00pm BRADFORD CREEK POOL Monday – Tuesday Wednesday Thursday – Friday Saturday Sunday Copyright © 2006 Peel, Inc. 10:00am – 8:00pm CLOSED 10:00am – 8:00pm 11:00am – 8:00pm 1:00pm – 8:00pm Toromont Energy Systems, Inc, located in Northwest Houston/Cypress area, is a leading supplier of process, gas compression and refrigeration equipment for domestic and international markets. Due to our continuous growth and success, we have an immediate need for the following position: -Process EngineerWe are seeking an experienced Process Engineer to work in our Sales Department. Duties include process modeling and simulation, equipment sizing and pricing as well as Sales Team support during contract negotiations. Applicant must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, 5 years of related experience, hands-on knowledge of HYSYS and experience modeling gas plants, distillation equipment as well as other chemical and refining processes. If you are looking for a challenging position and want to join a dynamic company that offers a wide variety of projects, opportunities for professional growth and a pleasant work environment please forward your resume to Toromont Energy Systems, Inc, 10815 Telge Road, Houston, TX 77095, aention: Paul Danilewicz P.E. or send an e-mail it to pdanilewicz@ toromontsystems.com Fairfield Community Gazette - June 2006 29 Fairfield Community Gazette Teenage Job Seekers Baby Pet Yard Baby Pet Yard Name Age Sit Sit Work Name Age Sit Sit Work Phone Kahley Koch...................12*+.........•......................................281-256-6644 Jordan Aguilera...............14.............•..............•..............•........281-304-6078 Sara Koch........................15.............•......................................281-256-6644 Emily Aitken...................15.............•..............•.......................281-213-3733 Lee Kutzler......................................................•..............•........281-373-5312 Alison Archabal..............10.......................... •W.....................281-256-2276 Heather LaBouff.............14*+.........•............ •W.....................281-256-1244 Ben Baltes.......................11........................... •W............•........281-256-0394 Megan Liller....................12............................•.......................281-373-4805 Nicole Bell......................14.............•............ •W.....................281-373-3734 Allyson Mashorda...........12.............•............ •W.....................281-256-0143 Brady Bennick................14............................•.......................281-373-4163 Jennifer Mashorda...........14.............•............ •W.....................281-256-0143 Megan Booth...................12*+.........•..............•.......................281-373-5566 Jonathan McKinney........9.............................W......................281-373-1570 Briana Borders................14.............•..............•.......................281-304-0595 Marshall Moore...............13.............•............ •W............•........281-304-4003 Sarah Bricco....................15*+.........•..............•..............•........281-373-0070 Christina Noel.................11..............•............ •W.....................281-373-1327 Angie Brown...................14*+.........•......................................281-256-1646 Ashley Peters..................18.............•......................................281-304-1303 Lacie Butler.....................12.............•............ •W.....................713-283-4519 Michelle Petritz...............12.............•............ •W.....................281-304-8192 Kaleigh Calda..................13*+.........•..............•.......................281-373-9838 Emily Phillips.................13.............•............ •W.....................281-373-1421 Travis Calda....................14.............•.............................•........281-373-9838 William Phillips..............16*+.........•............ •W.....................281-373-1421 Garrett Campbell.............13...........................W.............•........281-373-0701 Laura Plamondon............16.............•......................................281-256-9414 Jacob Campbell...............15.............•............ •W............•........281-373-0701 Niki Platz........................15*+.........•............ •W.....................281-256-2703 Not Available On-Line Alyssa Cantu...................13.............•..............•....................... 281-373-2117 Derek Polasek.................13.......................... •W............•........281-373-2272 Austin Clayton................14.......................... •W............•........281-304-0436 Dorsey Reichert..............11........................... •W.....................281-304-9956 Bill Clayton.....................16.......................... •W............•........281-304-0436 Claire Robinson..............15*+.........•............ •W.....................281-256-6091 Ross Clayton...................12.......................... •W............•........281-304-0436 Andrea Senior.................13.............•............ •W.....................281-373-9855 Alexandrea Curry............13.............•..............•.......................281-256-0037 Kaci Shires......................15*...........•......................................281-795-5871 Joshua Curry...................16............................•..............•........281-256-0037 Staci Shires......................15*...........•......................................281-795-5861 Keelie Curry....................15*+.........•..............•.......................281-256-0037 Hailey Smith...................10.......................... •W.....................281-304-6658 Taylor Daly.....................12.......................... •W.....................281-373-0568 Marla Sobotik..................15.............•......................................281-373-9323 Jennifer Davis.................13.............•............ •W............•........281-256-1996 April Sorensen................12.............•............ •W.....................713-598-5890 Dustin Dillman................13...........................................•........281-256-7384 Aly Staloch......................9.............................W......................281-373-5067 Asya Eason......................12.......................... •W............•........281-256-7889 Katie Talbot.....................14.............•......................................281-304-9218 Natalie Fawcett...............13.............•...................................... 281-373-1911 Stephanie Thi..................13.............•............ •W..................... 281-304-5113 Sean Ferguson.................16.............•..............•..............•........281-373-1599 Preston Thormer..............16*+.........•.............................•........281-373-9048 Eric Foerster....................14.............•......................................281-373-4303 Ashley Towne.................11........................... •W.....................281-373-5590 Kyle Frisch......................13.......................... •W.....................281-256-9544 Brian Townsend..............15.......................... •W............•........281-256-0722 Kristyn Gest....................13*+.........•............ •W.....................281-256-6017 Veronica Underwood......13.............•......................................281-304-1218 Michelle Gonzales..........15*+.........•............ •W.....................281-256-8616 Meghan Waggoner..........14*+.........•............ •W.....................281-373-4338 Brett Hardin....................18*+.........•..............•.......................281-373-1924 John Walker.....................15...........................................•........281-256-1833 Adrian Herrera................15.......................... •W............•........281-256-7387 Alexandra Williams........16*...........•............ •W.....................281-304-6305 Andrew Herrera..............15*........................ •W............•........281-256-7387 Jonathan Williams...........16...........................................•........281-256-0031 Devon Hinton..................14.............•............ •W.....................281-373-3441 Victoria Williams............13.............•......................................281-256-0031 Olivia Hinton..................16.......................... •W.....................281-373-3441 Carrissa Wolfe.................15*+.........•..............•.......................281-304-1405 Ashley Johnson...............11........................... •W.....................281-373-1320 Faith Young.....................9.............................W......................281-304-0301 Kirsten Johnson...............15*+.........•............ •W.....................281-256-8422 Devon Zika......................15*+.........•......................................281-373-5821 Dalton Kaiser..................13.......................... •W............•........281-304-0599 *-CPR Training +-First Aid Training W - Dog Walking Heather Kelley................15.............•..............•.......................281-213-8242 Bryana Kerner.................14*...........•......................................832-221-5844 Attention Teenagers Ashleigh Kiser................12.............•............ •W.....................281-304-5242 The Teenage Job Seekers listing service is offered free of charge to all FairBrittany Kiser..................16*+.........•............ •W.....................281-304-5242 field teenagers seeking work. Submit your name and information to Holly A. Meghan Kiser..................14.............•............ •W.....................281-304-5242 Reichert via e-mail to [email protected] by the 10th of the month! Liinea Knox....................12.............•............ •W.....................281-373-9068 Gulf Coast Inventory Solutions Your Home Inventory Specialists! 30 Fairfield Community Gazette - June 2006 Inventory the contents of your home before the next storm! 281-758-0606 www.gulfcoastinv.com Rachel Lindsay Fairfield Resident Bonded & Insured for your protection Copyright © 2006 Peel, Inc. Fairfield Community Gazette I DO ONE THING... New Listings 17403 Laguna Trail .................... $249,900 6639 Calico Woods Lane ........... $259,900 Pending 21714 Bay Palms 20806 South Amber Willow Trail 14726 Arbor Trace Court 14019 Ashland Landing 31902 Ironwood 15030 Wildberry Creek Court 7603 Creek Glen JUST SOLD 15439 Juniper Cove Court 15023 N. Mulberry Field Sell Homes! I give 100% to selling your home fast. My specialty is marketing homes. I have a list of several qualified lenders, insurance agents, inspectors, and contractors. Choose an agent that values your opinion, is ethical, and has years of experience. New homes and existing homes sales experience. I have worked for builders & will work for you! JUST LEASED 18130 Temple Hill Derived from the Houston Multiple Listing Service 5/15/06. This is not a solicitation of currently listed properties. Clint M. Nabors, GRI Top Producer BBA Real Estate Baylor University 832•457•1103 [email protected] www.heritagetexas.com 7825 Hwy. 6 North, Ste. 112 Houston, TX 77095 Fairfield Resident for over 4 years! Call today for a free, no obligation market analysis to find out the value of your home! Add your home to my Just Sold list! Copyright © 2006 Peel, Inc. Fairfield Community Gazette - June 2006 31 Fairfield Community Gazette Jersey Village Baptist Church VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Jersey Village Baptist Church 16518 Jersey Drive Vacation Bible School June 5- 9, 2006 9:00 a.m – 12:00 noon VBS is a free week filled with fun activities for children who have completed PreK (4 years old by 9/1/05) to 5th grade (completed). Vacation Bible School When: June 12- 16th Time: 9-12 Where: Good Shepherd UMC (in Fairfield) Who: For all children ages 4 (as of Sept.1, 2006) Thru entering 6th graders This year’s theme is “Trek North to the Artic Edge: Where Adventure Meets Courage” Registration forms are available at www.jvbc.org or at the church office. For more information call 713.466.6102. Cost: $15 / child (includes T-shirt if Registered by May 31st) You can download a registration form off of the website www.goodchurch.us and bring it by the church office. All are welcome! Email questions to [email protected] or call the church office at 281-373-CARE. 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Full Service Landscape Year Around Since 1989 281-469-3378 32 Fairfield Community Gazette - June 2006 one coupon per customer/no limit Reg. $14.99 exp. 06/01/06 GARDEN CENTER COUPON 10% off your next garden center purchase ROCK NOT INCLUDED Must present coupon before order is rung [email protected] Sprinkler Systems License#5490 Take $3.00 off each flat of regularly priced annuals WITH COUPON $11.99 Financ Availab ing le w Approv ith ed Credit 14120 Cypress North Houston in Cypress between Telge & Huffmeister Landscape Design & Installation GARDEN CENTER COUPON exp. 06/01/06 Sod Installation Drainage Flagstone Custom Rockwork Copyright © 2006 Peel, Inc. Fairfield Community Gazette WELCOME TO THE NEXT LEVEL! Lennar’s Traditions Collection at Fairfield Village Offers Even More. F r o m $200’s to $230’s It’s well known that Lennar homes come with Everything Included. However, the Everything’s Included® Traditions Collection comes with MORE of Everything. Now is the perfect time to MOVE UP to MORE. Our beautiful 3 to 5 bedroom homes with 2.5 to 3.5 baths go beyond what is expected to deliver spacious homes that will please the most discerning homebuyers. With floor plans ranging from 2,621 to 3,286 sq. ft. you’ll have room to spread out and enjoy the beauty and comfort of your new Lennar home. Steve Cline 281-373-5595 www.lennar.com From 290 North, exit at Mason Road. Turn right, go one block to the traffic light at Cypresswood and turn left. Continue to Fairfield Place Drive, turn right and follow the signs. Turn left on Medley Green, then make a quick right on Peaceful Meadow to our Welcome Home Center on your left at 15122 Blue Thistle Drive. Prices and features may vary per community and are subject to change without notice. Copyright © 2006. Lennar Corporation. LennarSM and the LennarSM logo are service marks of Lennar Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. Copyright © 2006 Peel, Inc. Fairfield Community Gazette - June 2006 33 Fairfield Community Gazette Cypress Assistance Ministries (CAM) Cypress Assistance Ministries (CAM), located at 11202 Huffmeister, exists to provide a safe place for individuals or families to tell their story and be offered hope during difficult times. CAM focuses its efforts on helping families become totally self-sufficient by offering a variety of life-enhancing services. Families of hundreds of school-aged children in the Cypress/ Northwest Houston area are depending on CAM to assist them with necessary school supplies for their children. These start-up supplies can be impossible to fit into an already strained budget. Your donations of pocket folders with brads, washable markers, large & small packages manilla paper, large & small packages construction paper, writing tablets, spiral notebooks and pencil boxes would be greatly appreciated. Operation Jobs offers networking, counseling and resume writing as well as interview and job search techniques for unemployed and underemployed persons in the community. Beginning in the spring, Operation jobs also helps college students find summer jobs in order to offset high college tuition costs. If you are an employer and will be hiring students for the summer or a job seeker looking for employment, please call Loretta Nixon at 281-955-5895. CAM’s Angels’ Attic Resale Shop is open to the public and carries a wide variety of household items, clothing, and furniture, as well as, craft items and new jewelry. Your donations of gently used clothing, household items and furniture stock this beautiful resale shop and help support the ministry work and food pantry at CAM. Donations of peanut butter, jelly, snack foods, presweetened drink mixes, pasta, Spaghetti Os, and cold cereal will feed families with children home from school for the summer: The Food pantry can also use shampoo, bar soap, and toilet paper. Of course, meat is a luxury, therefore, hot dogs, hamburger and chicken are always appreciated. Donations can be made Monday through Wednesday from 10AM – 6PM and Thursday through Saturday from 10AM – 3PM. If you need further information, please give us a call at 281-9557684 and ask for Kelly or Lisa. Robert F. Alvarez, M.D. David G. Nelson, M.D. 34 Fairfield Community Gazette - June 2006 Copyright © 2006 Peel, Inc. Fairfield Community Gazette Harvest Bible Church Did You Know? The modern-day church is fulfilling a 2,000-year old prophecy about her today. The Apostle Paul warned: For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires, and will turn away their ears from the truth and will turn aside to myths (2 Timothy 4:3-4). Aside from the fact that today’s church has abandoned the Bible in favor of flowery speeches that last less than 20 minutes with little to no biblical reference, and aside from the fact that the most popular books among self-proclaimed Christians are the Purpose Driven Life and Your Best Life Now, now the church is being duped with another myth: The Da Vinci Code. The Bible says that a time will come when people will not endure sound doctrine. Of course this has been fulfilled over and over but especially in our day. People don’t want to hear about God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. They want to hear about themselves! They want to know what God can do for them, and preachers today not only know this, they accommodate it. How? Through short speeches devoid of doctrine that promise you an intimate marriage, a healthy and wealthy lifestyle, and a god who just wants you to be happy no matter what you do. In today’s church it’s all about YOU! But in the Bible it’s all about GOD. This is what doctrine is. But people don’t want doctrine. They’d rather be relaxed, relevant, and real, and churches are eating this up by accommodating this trend. Be reminded, however, that although these churches are big and rich (and have huge music programs!), most of them are anything but godly. The Bible says that people will not only abandon sound doctrine, they will also find teachers that tell them what they want to hear – not what they need to hear. They want to have their ears tickled – a figure of speech that denotes people who want to hear positives, funnies, and light-hearted religion. Of course in today’s pragmatic church (churches that do “whatever works!”) pastors are all-too-willing to give the folks what they want. After all, it works! Tell folks that God is all about them finding their purpose in life, and off they go completely focused on themselves. Or, tell someone that God wants you to have your best life now, and off they go naming and claiming – something Jesus, Paul, Peter and the rest never taught and never did. The prophecy that people would turn away from truth and turn aside to myths is exactly what’s going on today. The Da Vinci Code is just another pitfall for folks to stumble into. Though it’s labeled as fiction, the author (Dan Brown) says it is fact! Yet the irony is that while it accuses the early church fathers of creating a cover-up about Jesus, it’s the novel that’s filled with lies. The whole thing can be debunked, however, in about 15 minutes. But it’s entertaining! Another prophecy the Bible gives is found in 2 Timothy 3:1-6, and it describes these people: “But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will come. For men will be lovers of self, lovers of money… arrogant… unholy… unloving… lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, holding to a form of godliness, although they have denied its power. Avoid such men as these.” Yes, today’s church has a form of godliness, but it is devoid of any real power. So, “avoid such men as these.” Don’t be duped. Evaluate a church based on what they believe about God’s Word. Then see if they really preach it. If they don’t, then they don’t really believe it. Harvest Bible Church is a non-denominational, non-charismatic church where God’s Word is upheld in our worship. Worship is at 10:30 each Sunday morning at Ault Elementary. We have a full children’s and youth program and adult Sunday School which begins at 9:30. Consult our website for more info.: www.harvestbiblechurch.net. 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VBS “Artic Edge” for ages 4-grade 5 , on July 9-13 from 6:45 to 8:30 pm. Registration is online at www.fairfieldbaptist.com. Silent Auction fundraiser begins June 4-18. Check it out in the foyer. 5 Marvelous Mondays for grade school children (who have completed grades K though 5). Field Trips begin at 8 am and will return by 5 pm for parent pickup. Children will love our trips to the Houston Zoo (6/5), Houston Children’s Museum (6/12), Blue Bell Creamery (6/26), NASA (7/24), and Houston Aquarium (7/31). Cost is $75 for all 5 trips or $20/event. Registration must be accompanied by payment at least 2 weeks prior to the event. Kids bring a sack lunch (drink provided), T-shirt will be provided. “KidzCamp” at Camp Ta-Ku-La in Chester, TX on July 17-21 for children who have completed 2nd-5th grade. Cost is $150/camper with a $20 nonrefundable deposit required at registration. Don’t delay...only 9 camper spots available. Stressed out?? Need Answers?? “If God is in Control, Why Do I Have a Headache?” by Debbie T. Williams addresses the issue how your health affects your relationship with God in our Summer Ladies Bible study. Classes meet Wednesdays at 9:30 am from June 7-July 26 for a cost of $15. Preschool childcare will be provided. “Redeeming Love”, a 6-week book discussion/Bible study meets Tuesdays at 7:00 pm June 13-July 25 at the home of Cyndy Gusler in Fairfield. Jazzercise Classes meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6:30 pm and on Saturday mornings at 9:15 am in the Education building. For more information, please call Kristine Lewis at (281) 855-8895. Parents Encouraging Parents (PEP) meets Tuesday, June 13 at “Presto’s” (next to Dominos) in Fairfield. Men’s Quest Bible study meets each Wednesday at 6:00 am at Chick-Fil-A. Student Ministry updates! Way~Out~Wednesday: May 24, 2006 , 4:00-10:00 pm at La Hacienda Banquet Room on Telge Rd. Middle School and High School students welcome!! Six bands will be performing, Type 9, Next Time Around, and Jueno will be among the bands that will be coming. Cover charge is $5.00/student. ‘06 Summer Schedule: Sunday 9:45 am—Sunday Morning Connection Rally’s, 11:00 am—Worship, 6:00 pm—Free Shipping (student worship/study) Monday 6:00 pm MOB (Monday Outreach Blast) Education building Tuesday 11:00 am-1:00 pm—Swim Garden Grove Pool Wednesday 6:00 pm—Halftime in the Education Building Thursday 11:00 am-1:00 pm—Swim Inwood Park Pool Friday 6:00 pm-RAK (Random Acts of Kindness)/fun feature following No “Big Wednesday” or “Freaky Friday” Scheduled for June and July Ongoing God’s Little Angels MDO is a two-day a week preschool program. We offer Tuesday and Thursday classes from 9 am to 2 pm, August through May. MDO fall orientation is August 22 . School resumes August 24. For information about enrolling your child for Fall 2006, contact Jenny Cunningham at 281-373-5446 or jenny. [email protected]. AWANA will resume in August. Call 281-373-5446 for more information or check our website at www.fairfieldbaptist.com. Services Fairfield Baptist Church has Worship Services and Bible Study for all ages at 9:45 and 11:00 am. Our Adult Small Groups meet Sunday morning and offcampus throughout the week. Call for times and locations. a specialist in Family Medicine Jennifer Kwak, M.D. OFFICE HOURS Mon. - Wed. 9 am - 5 pm Thurs. 9 am - 7 pm Fri. & Sat. 9 am - 12 noon Fairfield Medical Center 15040 Fairfield Village Square Dr. Suite #150 Cypress, Texas 77433 281.304.5100 36 Fairfield Community Gazette - June 2006 Copyright © 2006 Peel, Inc. Fairfield Community Gazette Fairfield Church of Christ (Mason Road and Chappell Knoll) “Discovering the Heart of Christ, in the Heart of Fairfield.” Proverbs According To Kids: A first grade teacher collected old, well known proverbs. She gave each kid in her class the first half of a proverb, and had them come up with the rest. Better Be Safe Than... Punch A 5th Grader. Strike While The... Bug Is Close. Never Under Estimate The Power Of... Termites. You Can Lead A Horse To Water But.. How? Don’t Bite The Hand That... Looks Dirty. A Miss Is As Good As A... Mr. You Can’t Teach An Old Dog New... Math. If You Lie Down With The Dogs, You’ll... Stink In The Morning. The Pen Is Mightier Than The... Pigs. An Idle Mind Is... The Best Way To Relax. Where There’s Smoke, There’s... Pollution. Happy The Bride Who... Gets All The Presents! A Penny Saved Is... Not Much. Two’s Company, Three’s... The Musketeers. Don’t Put Off Tomorrow What... You Put On To Go To Bed. Laugh And The Whole World Laughs With You, Cry And... You Have To Blow Your Nose. Children Should Be Seen And Not... Spanked Or Grounded. If At First You Don’t Succeed... Get New Batteries. You Get Out Of Something What You... See Pictured On The Box. —copied We invite you to come to church this Sunday and journey with us through God’s word to a better life. Each week we also have continuing events and activities as follows: 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 spend time in prayer, praise, and casual conversation about God’s word and how it applies to our daily lives. 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 re-energized 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. Have a blessed day, Dr. Mike Lehew, Minister & Fall courses don’’t stand IN LINe Go ONLINe register online for a chance to win free tuition. for details visit cy-faircollege.com Visit us today. Cy-Fair College • 9191 Barker Cypress Road • Cypress, Texas 77433 • 281.290.3200 Fairbanks Center • 14955 Northwest Freeway • Houston, Texas 77040 • 832.782.5000 affirmative action/eeo college Copyright © 2006 Peel, Inc. 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This exciting and insightful series will be held in our church sanctuary each Wednesday evening @ 7:00 PM beginning Wednesday, June 7th and running through Wednesday, July 26th. A nursery will be provided. YOUTH AND KIDS – HAVE WE GOT FUN FOR YOU! Youth and Kids get excited for Jesus in an atmosphere that is magnetically charged with “Holy Spirit” power. We have two exciting groups to tell you about. One, Youth Group for 6th – 12th graders, especially geared toward Youth, with the vibrant today’s sound with Christian lyrics, Bible study and activities. The youth group ministering to those in an assisted living facility who have no family to visit them. We believe the older generation has wisdom and maturity to offer our youth and the youth have their love and time to offer. The other, Kidz Klub, for k - 5th graders geared toward the active, “bouncing off the walls” temperament of the elementary aged kids. The Kidz Klub ministry is to a local foster home of special needs kids. Vacation Bible School (VBS) –it’s time to firm up your plans This summer come and join a Fiesta crew where 5 children of varying ages form a small group. Each crew will have an adult or teenage Crew Leader. The kids will get fired up for Jesus as they rotate every 20 minutes through Maraca Munchies, Hot Bible Adventures, Chadder’s Desert Drive-In Theater, Grande Games, and Cactus Crafts and Missions. The 2006 Operation Kidto-Kid missions program will warm kids’ hearts and minds and allow them to share the joy of God’s love. Kids will learn what it means to help others as they create a special blanket that says “Jesus loves me” in both English and Spanish. Plus, everyone will personalize a Spanish Bible Book to send along with the blanket to a child in Mexico. Allow your child to be part of the world’s largest focus mobilizing kids in serving others around the world. This VBS promises to be the most exciting and innovative VBS ever. This is an evening VBS from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Come join the Fiesta to celebrate Jesus, beginning Monday, July 24th and running through Friday, July 28th. Look for posters with all the details in neighborhood stores. Summer is coming quickly. Mark your calendars for the week of July 24th – July 28th and call now to make your reservations. Don’t let your kids miss this adventure of a life-time!! Come Grow With Us! Our Sunday morning service starts at 10:45 a.m. We enter into God’s presence through a powerful time of praise and worship. The message is a Word for due season. We offer a separate children’s church for elementary aged children, Toddlers church for ages 2 – 5 and a nursery for the wee ones under 2 years of age. Come join us and learn how the Holy Spirit equips Christians to live victoriously in today’s challenging world. We are located just 1.5 miles off Hwy 290 at 15010 Mueschke Rd. For more details, please contact us at (281) 373-9337. 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The United Methodist Men have graciously offered to provide meat so we are asking each family to bring a dish or two to share. Those who have names beginning with the letters A—L should bring a casserole or vegetable dish and letters M—Z should bring salad, bread, or fruit. Dessert, drinks, and paper products will be provided. Saturday Nights in June Is the Bible really from God if it was written by man? Do Christians believe in reincarnation? What does the church do with my money? If you have questions like these we want you to come to Good Shepherd United Methodist Church Saturday Nights in June for F.A.Q’s, a series of nights that answers your questions on God, the Bible, church, and Jesus. You can submit you own questions by visiting the Common Grounds section of www. goodchurch.us. Women’s Summer Bible Study Who are you...on the inside? Are you growing into the image of Christ? Or are you far from being all you want to be in the Lord? If you’ve ever wondered how you can truly change, now there’s hope. Jesus invites you to stop trying to develop godliness through your own efforts and to start relying on the indwelling Holy Spirit. Join us on Tuesday evenings beginning June 13th at 7:00 pm in Room 211 as we take a look at Kay Arthur’s “Lord, Only You Can Change Me”. This 9 -week study will guide us through the Beatitudes and the Sermon on the Mount so we can begin living a truly transformed life. For more info, contact Cynthia Blackshear at 281.304.0869 or [email protected] . Women Wanted! – Mark your calendar for Friday, June 23rd for a Spiritual Sleepover at Good Shepherd! This will be a great time of fellowship and FUN! We will have several activities going on all night and will conclude with breakfast on Saturday morning. We plan to start with praise and worship in the Sanctuary at 7 pm followed by an icebreaker, then supper of pizza, hot dogs, popcorn. After dinner we will enjoy games, movies, crafts, scrapbooking, karaoke and of course, talking and giggling far into the night. We will even have fun with a scavenger hunt! Midnight ice cream sundaes along with lots of junk food snacks all night long will complete the night of leisure. Bring your cot or air mattress and comfy PJ’s. Cost will be $10 per person. For more info please contact Aynne Daugherty at 281.373.1822. Stephen Ministry Milestone – Two Years of Service The Stephen Ministry of GSUMC celebrates a milestone this month. Our first class of trained lay ministers was commissioned in June of 2004 and our second in June of 2005. Stephen Ministry is comprised of trained lay people from within our membership to provide one-to-one Christian care and spiritual support to hurting people in and around our congregation. In addition to 50 hours of initial training, our lay ministers participate in 18 hours of continuing education each year to remain equipped to provide Spiritual support to those in need. If you or someone you know could benefit from the care of a Stephen Minister, please contact Noreen Kennedy in the church office. All inquiries and care will be confidential. YOUTH: Visit our new youth only web site at www.gsmyouth.net for the latest youth news and events. Smile with Confidence… • Dentistry with a unique emphasis on cosmetics • Advanced comfort, with conscious sedation, available. • Advanced training at a world renowned cosmetic institute. • Experience the highest level of dentistry for the entire family. (281) 225-9906 Copyright © 2006 Peel, Inc. S Hwy 290 @ Barker Cypress Fairfield Community Gazette - June 2006 39 Fairfield Community Gazette Thinking of selling your home in 2006? With all the new construction, your home has to show its best. 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The Caroline Wiess Law Building, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. 713/639-7300 1-Jul. 2—HOUSTON: Contemporary Kiln-Glass: A Survey of Works from the Bullseye Collection, 1980 to the Present Experience spectacularly vibrant colored glass created for art and architecture through fusing, blowing, torch work and casting. Houston Center for Contemporary Craft. www.crafthouston.org 713/529-4848 1-Jul. 16—BEAUMONT: The Big Big Picture Show Artist Paul Manes’ large-scale paintings and drawings are of subjects ranging from airplanes to collections of precariously-stacked empty bowls. Art Museum of Southeast Texas. www.amset.org 409/832-3432 1-Aug. 20—HOUSTON: Frank Stella 1958 Bringing these works together for the first time, the exhibition tracks the many changes of a young painter experimenting with the wide array of styles and formal possibilities available at a vital juncture in American art history. The Menil Collection. www.menil.org 713/525-9400 3-Jul. 9—GALVESTON: Gary Faye — Still Lifes Features color photographs. Galveston Arts Center. www.galvestonartscenter.org 409/763-2403 3-Jul. 9—GALVESTON: Sedrick Huckaby —Portraits & Quilts & Merrilee McCommas — Word Play Galveston Arts Center, 2127 Strand. www.galvestonartscenter.org 409/763-2403 4-Sep. 14—HOUSTON: The Architecture of Gee’s Bend Quilts Exhibition examines in detail the basic structural patterns that appear to form the foundation of Gee’s Bend quilt making. The Audrey Jones Beck Building, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. 713/639-7300 8, 10-11, 16-18—HOUSTON: Don Quixote Ends the Houston Ballet season. The idealistic, eccentric Quixote goes on a quest in search of his ideal woman Dulcinea. Wortham Theater Center. www.houstonballet.org 713/227-2787 9-11—TEXAS CITY: Funfest Enjoy arts & crafts, food, entertainment, amusements, barbecue cook-off, Star Search, tennis tournament, fun run and more. Nessler Park. www.texascitychamber.com 409/935-1408 10—ALVIN: Police & EMS Bike Patrol Challenge Watch police and EMS officers compete. Browse vendor booths. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. National Oak Park. www.alvintexas.org 281/585-3359 10—CLUTE: Brazosport Art League Gallery Opening: Paint-In Show Center for the Arts & Sciences. 979/265-7971 10—CORPUS CHRISTI: C-101 C-Sculptures Enjoy sand sculpting, sand volleyball, live music and more. Padre Island. 361/289-0111 10—DACOSTA: Volunteer Fire Department Annual BBQ & Auction Sons of Hermann Hall. 361/575-2959 10—EAST BERNARD: 16th Annual Czech Kolache Klobase Festival Offers plenty of music, dancing and lively entertainment with bands and entertainers. Includes arts & crafts, plate lunch, hamburgers, raffle prizes, cake walk, kid games, plenty of kolaches for sale and family fun. 979/335-4827 or 979/335-7907 10—KATY: Kid’s Day Includes hands-on activities, contests and entertainment. Bass Pro Shops at Katy Mills Mall. 281/644-2203 10—PASADENA: Owl Prowl Enjoy a moonlit walk through the woods while looking for owls and listening for fascinating night Copyright © 2006 Peel, Inc. sounds. Hours are 8 to 10 p.m. Armand Bayou Nature Center. www. abnc.org 281/474-2551 10—PORT ARTHUR: Nighttime Alligator Count & Marsh Tour Take a ride in some awesome bottomlands alligator habitat and census the alligators. Hours are 8:30 to 10:30 p.m., weather permitting. Reservations required. Tony Houseman State Park and Wildlife Management Area. 409/866-4742 10-11—GALVESTON: Carolyn Ehman School of Dance The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St. www.thegrand.com 409/7651894 10, 24—PASADENA: Guided Canoe Trips Meet at Bay Area Park for a leisurely morning of wildlife watching, wetland education, relaxation and fun. Travel is about 3 miles round trip. Reservations required. Armand Bayou Nature Center. www.abnc.org 281/4742551 11—ALVIN: 13th Annual Tour de Braz Bike Ride Offers five historical and scenic rides from which to choose. Begins at 7 a.m. Alvin Community College, 3110 Mustang Road. www.alvintexas. org 281/585-3359 11—PORT ARTHUR: Alligator Spotlight Count Take a boat trip and census the alligators. Hours are 8:30 to 10:30 p.m., weather permitting. Reservations required. J.D. Murphree Wildlife Management Area. 409/736-2551 ext. 23 or ext. 25 11—SANTA FE: Bert Wills Blues Hours are 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Haak Winery, 6310 Ave. T. www.haakwine.com 409/925-1401 11-17—VICTORIA: Victoria Bach Festival Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts and other venues. E-mail: [email protected] • www.victoriabachfestival.org 361/570-5788 11, 25—DALLAS: National Safety Month Operation Lifesaver Weekend Includes lecture and multimedia presentation. Age of Steam Railroad 12—FULTON: Music at the Mansion Begins at 7 p.m. Fulton Mansion State Historic Site. 361/729-0386 14—SAN BENITO: El Second Weensdee Enjoy an oral history series on conjunto music. Begins at 7 p.m. The Narciso Martinez Cultural Art Center. 956/361-0110 15-Aug. 3—NASSAU BAY: Summer ‘06 Open Juried Exhibition Features juried works by area artists in all media. The Arts Alliance Center at Clear Lake, 2000 NASA Parkway. www.taaccl.org 281/335-7777 16—BEAUMONT: Jefferson Theatre Presents a Juneteenth Celebration www.jeffersontheatre.org 409/835-5483 16—HARLINGEN: Golden Palms Dinner Theater Reservations required. Golden Palms Retirement & Health Center. www.goldenpalmsrgv.com 956/389-4014 16—VICTORIA: Country Opry Community Center Annex. 361/5529347 16-17—INGLESIDE: Skinny Water Adult Fishing Tournament Includes amateur two-man team division; children’s tournament; Calcutta; spot pot; and largest redfish, trout and flounder pots. Cove Park. www.inglesidetxchamber.org 888/899-2906 16-17—OYSTER CREEK: Creekfest Oyster Creek Municipal Park. 979/233-0243 (Continued on Page 44) Fairfield Community Gazette - June 2006 43 Fairfield Community Gazette Texas Events - (Continued from Page 43) 16-17—PORT ARANSAS: Powderpuff Fishing Tournament Women only. Woody’s Sport Center. 361/749-5252 16-18—BEAUMONT: Southeast Texas Wakeboarding Wakeboard Competition Riverfront Park. www.beaumontcvb.com 409/8803749 16-18—GALVESTON: The Jubilee Banjo Band The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St. www.thegrand.com 409/765-1894 16-18—WHARTON: Juneteenth Celebration Riverfront Park. 979/532-1862 or 979/531-0916 17—BAY CITY: Market Day More than 100 vendors sell handmade crafts, homemade jellies and more. Courthouse Square. www.visitbaycity.org 800/806-8333 17—BEAUMONT: Juneteenth Blowout Celebration www.beaumontcvb.com 409/880-3749 17—CORPUS CHRISTI: Juneteenth Celebration Commemorates African-American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. Includes guest speakers, musicians, dancers and food. Heritage Park. 361/883-0639 17—EDNA: Juneteenth Fun & Games Enjoy horseshoes, volleyball, sack races and more. Begins at 2 p.m. Lake Texana State Park. 361/782-5718 17—EL CAMPO: Ricebelt Antique Tractor Show & Pull Features antique tractors, antique engines, machinery and harvesting equipment. Includes demonstrations, first-time peddle tractor pull, craft show and FAIRFIELD ANIMAL HOSPITAL more. E-mail: [email protected] 979/543-9498 17—HARLINGEN: Blues on the Hill Features blues music with several bands participating. Hours are 6 to 10 p.m. McKelvey Park, 1325 S. 77 Sunshine Strip. 956/216-5950 17—PORT ARTHUR: Garage Sale Bob Bower Civic Center. 409/985-8801 17—PORT NECHES: Trade Day on the Avenue 409/722-4023 18—SANTA FE: Sweet Mama Cotton Hours are 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Haak Winery, 6310 Ave. T. www.haakwine.com 409/925-1401 18-Sep. 10—HOUSTON: Courbet & the Modern Landscape Exhibition brings together about 50 landscape paintings by Gustave Courbet. The Audrey Jones Beck Building, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. 713/639-7300 19—GALVESTON: Juneteenth Includes a ceremony and parade to commemorate the end of slavery in the south. 409/744-1491 19—PORT ARTHUR: Juneteenth Celebration Includes a pageant on Friday, lecture series on Saturday, gospelfest on Sunday and parade on Monday. Downtown Port Arthur. 409/982-8040 or 409/985-7768 23—GALVESTON: Dance Tree The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St. www.thegrand.com 409/765-1894 23-24—WHARTON: Freedom Fest Riverfront Park. 979/532-0927 or 979/532-0134 23-Jul. 1—WHARTON: The Wizard of Oz Presented by The Community Theatre of Wharton. 979/282-2970 24—BEAUMONT: Beaumont Enterprise Garage Sale Hours are 8:30 (Continued on Page 45) HOANG ORTHODONTICS � Quality Compassionate Care for your Pet Family Member � A Full Service Veterinary Hospital � Friendly, Caring Professional Staff * Office Hours: M, Tu, Th, F 8AM-6PM Wed. & Sat. 8AM-12PM * Early Morning Drop-off Mon-Fri 7AM NOW G RIN OFFE MICROCHIP IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM Call (281) 256-3150 for Appointment Mike Hicks, DVM Sandra Harris, DVM Robert Rose, DVM 44 Fairfield Community Gazette - June 2006 Lam Hoang, D.D.S.,M.S. Esthetic Brackets Invisible Braces State-of-the-Art Facility Children & Adults Office Hours: Mon - Thurs 8am - 6 pm 11811 FM 1960 W. Suite 150 [1 mile from Hwy 290 between Eldridge & Fallbrook] Member American Association of Orthodontics 281-955-0380 www.bracesaregreat.com Copyright © 2006 Peel, Inc. Fairfield Community Gazette Texas Events - (Continued from Page 44) a.m. to 2 p.m. Beaumont Civic Center. www.beaumont-tx-complex. com 409/838-3435 24—KEMAH: Classic Car Show See automobiles from the 1920s through the 1970s. Kemah Boardwalk. www.kemahboardwalk.com 281/334-9880 24—SOUTH PADRE ISLAND: Moody Clinic Classic Bay Fishing Tournament 956/542-8504 24-25—CORPUS CHRISTI: Seashore Marketplace Includes arts & crafts vendors from around Texas, specialty displays, live bands and more. On Padre Island. www.seashoremarketplace.com 361/7796989 24-25—GALVESTON: Bonnie Sisco School of Dance The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St. www.thegrand.com 409/7651894 25—SANTA FE: Prime Time Band Hours are 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Haak Winery, 6310 Ave. T. www.haakwine.com 409/925-1401 30-Jul. 1—BEAUMONT: Kidmunity Presents Its 4th-7th Grade Production www.beaumontcommunityplayers.com 409/842-4664 Texas Events has been published with the permission of the Texas Department of Transportation. All events are taken in part from the Texas Events Calendar. All dates for events were correct at the time of publication and are subject to change. A r e ci p e f or r e la x atio n , j u s t a dd w ater . • Custom Pools • Pool Renovation • Pool Repair & Service • Pool Maintenance • Landscaping • Lighting • Outdoor Kitchens • Irrigation • Licensed LI 8469/LI 8511 • F ully Insured Family, Friends, and Your Backyard. Call 713-869-SWIM (7946) for your custom 3-D design Copyright © 2006 Peel, Inc. ParagonPool.com Fairfield Community Gazette - June 2006 45 Fairfield Community Gazette A Walk a Day The popularity of walking as a fitness activity is growing by leaps and bounds. Low risk and easy to start, walking has proved its health benefits in numerous studies. An eight-year study of 13,000 people found that those who walked 30 minutes a day had a significantly lower risk of premature death than those who rarely exercised. A regular walking program can help: · Reduce blood cholesterol · Lower blood pressure · Increase cardiovascular endurance · Boost bone strength · Burn calories and keep weight down Get ready A walking program is simple to start. All you need are comfortable clothes and shoes. Layer loose clothing, keeping in mind that exercise elevates the body’s temperature. Shoes specifically designed for walking are best. Every workout should begin with a brief warm-up and a few simple stretches. Walk around the house or in place for a few minutes to get the blood flowing to the muscles before you attempt to stretch them. Although walking primarily works the major muscles of the legs, don’t forget to stretch your back, shoulders and arms. This will help to loosen up any tension you may be carrying and make your walk more enjoyable as well as more effective. Get moving Beginning walkers can make their workouts less strenuous by limiting how fast and far they walk. Keep in mind the following: · Walk short distances” Begin with a five-minute stroll and gradually increase your distance. · Forget about speed” Walk at a comfortable pace. Focus on good posture, keeping your head lifted and shoulders relaxed. · Swing your arms naturally” Breathe deeply. If you can’t catch your breath, slow down or avoid hills. · Be sure you can talk while walking” If you can’t converse, you are walking too fast. CATERING & DELIVERY AVAILABLE! Get fit! Walking is one fitness activity that allows you numerous options. Once you have reached a point where you can walk a few miles with relative ease, you can start to vary the intensity. Walking hills, in addition to increasing your cardiovascular endurance, is a great way to tone the legs. Concentrate on lengthening your stride or increasing your speed. And don’t forget to reward yourself after each workout with a few minutes of relaxing stretches to help prevent sore muscles. Listening to lively music while you walk is also a great way to energize your workout. But if you wear headphones, keep the volume down and watch out for traffic that you may not hear. Keep track of your progress. Many experts recommend that you walk a minimum of 20 minutes a day. But there are no hard and fast rules. Fit walking into your schedule whenever you can. That may mean two 10-minute walks each day, or even hour-long walks two to three times a week. 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Fairfield Community Gazette - June 2006 47 Fairfield Community Gazette Popscicles 1 - 3 oz. package jello 1 package Kool-Aid 1 cup sugar 2 cups boiling water 2 cups cold water Dissolve jello, sugar and Kool-Aid in boiling water. Add cold water. Pour into molds and freeze. Carrots au Gratin 2 lbs. carrot, sliced 1/8 tsp. pepper ½ Cup chopped onions 1½ C milk ¼ Cup oleo, divided 4 oz. processed 3 T. flour American cheese, cubed ½ tsp. salt 1 T. dried parsley Cook carrots until tender crisp. Drain. In saucepan saute onions in 3 T butter. Stir in flour, salt, & pepper. Gradually add milk and bring to boil. Cook for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in cheese until melted. Add carrots and parsley. Pour in greased 2 quart baking dish. Melt remaining butter and pour over carrots. Bake at 350º 20-25 minutes or until bubbly. Vegetable Medley 4 fresh tomatoes 6 green onions chopped or 1 med. onion 2 cans green beans (or ½ lb. fresh beans) 3 summer squash, sliced 1 small green pepper ½ C minute rice 3/4 stick margarine, melted Mix all together, and pour in greased casserole. Pour melted margarine over all. Bake covered ½ hour at 350º. 7 Layer Salad Layer following vegetables in 8 x 10 dish in this order: 1 head lettuce, broken up 1 cup chopped celery 1 small can sliced water chestnuts, drained ½ C green onions, thinly chopped 1 box frozen English peas (do not cook) 1 pint real mayonnaise (spread over top) 6 oz. grated cheddar cheese Cover and refrigerate 24 hours. Crumble 6 piece of fried bacon on top. Chase Pools “Bringing you beautiful customized pools from your Katy neighbor.” New Pool Construction Pool Remodeling Plaster • Tile • Coping • Decks General Cleaning & Repairs For a no obligation, free estimate call 713.703.7356 Building a custom designed pool should be a pleasant experience. At CHASE POOLS we make it our goal to establish and maintain your confidence as we progress from the planning stages of design to the completion of your dream pool. Your input and revisions in design are welcomed before final approval. References are available and our clients are encouraged to make inquiries if desired. We look forward to building the best pool possible for you as we make your vision a reality. Allan Peterson, Chase Pools 713-703-7356 - [email protected] 48 Fairfield Community Gazette - June 2006 Copyright © 2006 Peel, Inc. Fairfield Community Gazette Summer Activity for Kids Chemical Garden Use chunks of broken brick (about the size of a large egg), porous rocks (not slick ones), any pieces of synthetic foam rubber, or cellulose sponge. Sponge is good because it can be cut in any shape. (Christmas tree, etc.) Wash pieces of brick in plain water until thoroughly wet. If you use sponge, wet it and wring it out. Place in a shallow bowl (do NOT use metal) and arrange the damp pieces to fit your fancy, placing some on top of one another. Into a glass jar, put 4 T water, 4 T bluing, and 4 T ammonia. Pour this over wet rocks, being sure to dampen all of them. Put a few drops of food coloring - one color or several, and a few drops of bluing on one or two of the rocks. Now take 4 T salt and sprinkle evenly over all. You may stick in a plastic flower or two, if desired. This will look like an Oriental garden. Within a few hours, “snowflakes” will begin to form. In less than six hours, it is building beautifully. They grow even faster the second day. After 2 days, add 2 more tablespoons water and 2 T ammonia. Be careful and do not pour this on the crystallites, but in the edge of the bowl. 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Pour slowly over coal. Drop food color from medicine dropper all over mixture. Use one or several colors. If some places seem bare, sprinkle on a little ammonia water. No Contracts Ever! TaeKwon-Do Summer Special Get in Shape this Summer! Start anytime May through July • Train every Tuesday and Thursday! • Train in a Christian environment! • No enrollment fees! Cypress TaeKwon-Do 10740 Barker Cypress 713-894-6105 8 weeks for only $99.00!* Free uniform included *Applies to new students only Check us out on-line: www.cypresstaekwondo.com Conveniently located on Barker Cypress in front of Riata Ranch sub-division next to Kids R Kids. Shobhana Kamdar, M.D. 25 YEARS OF PEDIATRIC PRACTICE EXPERIENCE is pleased to announce the opening of her second office at Cypress Fairbanks Professional Building 11301 Fallbrook Drive, Suite 302 Houston, TX 77065 We provide pediatric services to children from birth to 18 years of age. Well check-ups and immunizations Obesity Allergies AD D ick visits hronic illness management We accept all kind of insurances including medicaid, medicaid star plans and CHIP plans. Please call for appointment at 281-463-9339 . 281-460-6771 Fairfield Community Gazette - June 2006 49 Fairfield Community Gazette Creating a Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden (NAPSA)-With just a little bit of planning, you can have beautiful butterflies and hummingbirds flocking to your garden. That’s good news for gardeners because not only are these winged creatures fun to watch, they’re essential pollinators. The key is to know what hummingbirds and butterflies look for, which is flowers with nectar. So when you select nectar-rich plants for your garden, look for varieties that are both prolific bloomers and have a long bloom time. Prune your plants to prevent excessive woody growth and encourage the growth of new flowers. Try these tips from Monrovia, one of the leading growers of plants: • Hummingbirds are attracted to bright orange, red and hot pink blossoms. Their long, narrow beaks can reach the nectar of long, tubular flowers such as the Balboa Sunset Trumpet Vine with its large scarlet blossoms, and the Goldflame Honeysuckle, which has vibrant yellow and red flowers. Other good choices are the Super Red Flowering Maple and the Navajo series of Salvia, available in many colors, including bright red, rose and salmon red. • Not all hummingbirds feed at the same height, so plant an array of shrub sizes and climbing vines for food sources. • Butterflies are attracted to yellow, orange and red. They too are seeking nectar, but their mouths, or proboscises, are much smaller, so they prefer flatter flowers they can perch on while they feed. The no-fail plant for butterflies is the Butterfly Bush, or Buddleja. However, since they can get too large for some gardens, consider the Petite series of Dwarf Butterfly Bushes. Petite Indigo has a profusion of lilac-blue flowers; Petite Plum sports reddish-purple blooms and the Petite Snow has pure 50 Fairfield Community Gazette - June 2006 white blossoms. • Lilacs are favorites of butterflies, but don’t typically flower well in climates with warmer winters. The Blue Skies Lilac produces huge clusters of light lavender-blue flowers that don’t require winter chilling. Butterflies love Coneflowers, such as the bright pink Pixie Meadowbrite. Asters are great because they bloom well into fall. The new Farmington Aster has a profusion of lilac bloom clusters that butterflies flock to. • Supply a source of water. Hummingbirds enjoy flying through a fine mist, which cools them off. Butterflies like drinking from shallow puddles. Position some large flat rocks in a sunny spot, on which butterflies can sun themselves to warm their wings. For more ideas on creating a hummingbird and butterfly garden, visit www.monrovia.com. 10% Summer Discount with this Ad Senior Citizens Receive an Additional 10% Off Copyright © 2006 Peel, Inc. Fairfield Community Gazette Did You Know? Homing pigeons carried messages for the ancient Egyptians and Persians more than 3,000 years ago. TOTAL PEST CONTROL Termites • General Pest Control Fire Ants • Rodents All Work Guaranteed Servicing Houston Since 1983 NO CONTRACT $10 OFF WITH THIS AD First Time Customers Only Call Now 281-304-8000 Beverly Clary New York and Vermont lead the United States in maple syrup production but the Canadian province of Quebec produces more maple syrup than all 50 states put together. Most light planes are capable of taking off or landing in 90degree crosswinds that are less than 20 percent of the airplane’s power-off stall speed. Mortgage Consultant/ Home Loans Fairfield Resident 4910 Dacoma, St. 600 Houston, TX 77092 www.beverlyclary.com Cell: 713-829-7994 fax: 713-304-1053 [email protected] Simple Message, Profound Life Change! Sundays at 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Meeting at Goodson Middle School 17333 Huffmeister Cypress, TX 77429 832.875.2520 www.cofonline.org Pastor Mark and Laura Shook Community of Faith Copyright © 2006 Peel, Inc. Fairfield Community Gazette - June 2006 51 Fairfield Community Gazette 52 Fairfield Community Gazette - June 2006 Copyright © 2006 Peel, Inc. 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. Contact Peel, Inc. Sales Office at 512-989-8905, [email protected] OR Kim Moore at 281-373-3807, [email protected] Business Classifieds DATA RECOVERY: Accidentally deleted files from your PC? Virus blasted your hard drive? Laptop display broken? Need your important files recovered quickly? Contact Bill at 281-304-7445. Confidential. Reasonable rates. Professional recovery software. Files restored to CD or floppy. Fairfield resident. GARAGE DOORS & OPENERS: Fairfield Resident, Semi-Retired. 30 years in door business. I can repair all doors & openers. Door overhaul $69.00, includes any parts needed (except springs or sections). Cash or check only. Also install new doors & operators. Thomas Door (713) 725-8787. 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 ELECTRICIAN: Fairfield Resident TECL:23307 Licensed and insured for your protection. Residential and Commercial service work. Seniors discount, call for a FREE estimate. A&L Electrical Services, Inc. 281-758-0835. HANDYMAN: Small jobs are my specialty. Fairfield Resident - retired.Fences, painting - exterior/interior, siding, exterior mold removal, etc. NO job is too small. Satisfaction guaranteed. References available. Call Jack @ 281-744-8636. Leave a message, All calls returned. Reasonable rates on all work. GRANNY B’s DAYCARE: Where Quality Childcare is Not Expensive ... It is PRICELESS! Located in the Tuscan Estates in Fairfield, CPR Certified, TX Licensed Childcare Provider, Structured Nurturing Environment, Infant and Toddler Specialist, Flexible Hours, Competitive Rates. 281-304-0036 HABERMACHER PIANO STUDIOS: Private Lessons for children and adults. Great course for beginners. Degreed music teachers. Stephen & Judith 281-373-3214. COMPUTER PROBLEMS: Having email trouble or connecting to the Internet? Need help getting your computer to cooperate? Trying to setup a wireless network? Software installations, or other problems? Call David @ 713.504.0393 M-F 5-8pm Sat-Sun 10am-8pm House Calls! ELECTRICIAN : Licensed and Insured. One call does it all! Commercial and Residential; Custom and Remodels; ceiling fans, lights, plugs, garage door openers and landscape lighting. Free estimates. Fairfield Resident. Call now: Lightning Fast Electrical 832-725-3604. Ask for Brad. PEST CONTROL: Fairfield Pest Control Services are “good for what bugs you.” Fairfield resident and Cy Fair teacher with 20+ years experience in Pest Control, Lawn and Ornamentals and Termites. No gimmicks, primarily afternoon and weekends during school, we appreciate your call @ 281-702-1427 or e-mail [email protected] Copyright © 2006 Peel, Inc. HORSEBACK RIDING INSTRUCTION: Beginner - Advanced. Just for run, 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. PRIVATE GUITAR LESSONS: Degreed, experienced instructor now accepting students of all ages. Beginner to advanced. All styles. Great with kids. Located in FAIRFIELD. Contact Kennis Russell to schedule lessons today. (832) 928-8558 or [email protected] PET NANNY-PET SITTING AND DOG WALKING SERVICE: Adult Fairfield Residents taking loving care of your pets and home while you are on vacation or at work. Call Linda Locke 713-2986514 or Debbie Skibo 713-725-4998. PIANO LESSONS: Individual piano lessons for Beginner to Intermediate students starting in June. Have been teaching in Fairfield for the past two years. Would love to have you join me! Call Carla Daniel at 281-256-1916. CHILDCARE: Loving mother of two providing childcare MondayFriday 6:30am -5:30pm. Starting mid May. Limited space available. Call Laura at 281-256-6795 PIANO LESSONS: Individual piano lessons for Beginner to Intermediate students starting in June. Have been teaching in Fairfield for the past two years. Would love to have you join me! Call Carla Daniel at 281-256-1916. HOUSE CLEANING: Navy wife offering housekeeping services to Fairfield residents. Your house would be cleaned from “bow to stern”. Call Kristen for estimates: 713-834-2476 SHIPPING/PURCHASING CLERK NEEDED: Company in NW Houston seeks part time employee for varied job duties. Qualified candidates will possess knowledge of Microsoft office, data entry, general use of office equipment, good customer service skills and organizational skills. Fax resume’ to: 832/243-9109 CHILDCARE IN MY HOME: Good Christian home has an opening for one newborn. Thirty years experience. Call Barbara at 281-373-1992 BEACH HOUSE: 93 miles to Paradise, fun, relaxation. Fairfield family owns lovely, comfortable, big house in Surfside. Sleeps 18. 4 bdrms. Reasonable rates. Gulf view. 1 block to beach, fishing, playground, ship channel. Near boatslips. Beach Resort Services ask for BeachView. 800-382-9283/ 979 233-4900 http://www. beachresortservices.com/BeachView.htm READING TUTOR: A tutor for your elementary age child could be exactly what they need to begin a successful school year in August. Cy-Fair teacher with 15 years experience and lives in Fairfield. Call 281-256-0180 or 281-620-6219. Fairfield Community Gazette - June 2006 53 Fairfield Community Gazette 54 Fairfield Community Gazette - June 2006 Copyright © 2006 Peel, Inc. Personal Classifieds - Limit 30 Words CARPOOL INTEREST? Looking to carpool to College Station. Early morning. Mike 281-256-6059. CAREGIVER NEEDED: Caregiver needed for senior female. Live-in or out. Must have flexible hours available and have current references. Must be patient, understanding, and love pets. Call 281.620.4626. CHILDCARE NEEDED: Looking for a responsible high school, college student home for summer or stay at home mom, to watch 2 Elementary age girls at my home from June 26 till July 28. Stay at home mom may keep in your home. M-F 9AM till 5:30PM. Please contact Deborah at 832-928-0816 or 281-920-6188. LOOKING FOR A CHRISTIAN HOUSEMATE: Single Christian mother of one seeking same. Fully interior decorated room and private bathroom. Full utilization of washer and dryer and internet in addition to living room, kitchen and backyard. I am a school teacher and am looking for another female, non-smoker, Christian housemate with no pets preferably to share home. Rent is $700/month plus $300 deposit and half utilities. If interested, please cal 8320515-3077. Room furnished and available asap. ITEMS WANTED FOR GARAGE SALE: Items wanted for Garage Sale. Boy Scout Troop 1477 taking donations for garage sale fundraiser. Donation Receipts available. Call Nathan at 281-304-0204. INTERESTED IN SCRAP BOOKING? Interested in Scrap booking, but find yourself putting it off? Join a scrap book club that will meet once a month in Fairfield. E-mail [email protected] or call 832-642-1248. JAM SESSION/SING-ALONG: Do you play an acoustic stringed instrument? Do you enjoy playing /singing bluegrass and old time gospel music? If so, contact Tony at 281-373-1777. We would like to host a jam session/ Fairfield Community Gazette sing-along at our house in Fairfield. Beginners welcome. ATV RIDING GROUP: Looking for people interested in forming a atv group. Upcoming event march 30th to april 2nd Highlifters Mud Nationals—— www.highlifter.com call gary 281-213-9646. Does your child/young adult suffer from Anorexia/bulimia? Looking to start a support group in the area, please call or email me: [email protected], 281-797-3590 Direct. 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). CHINCHILLA SALE: Hand-raised, grey, female with spit-level cage, ceramic bath and sand, large feeding bin, water bottle, exercise ball, only $75. Can e-mail pictures of this friendly 4 year old. 832-928-5452 TRAILER FOR SALE: 2004 Wells Cargo enclosed trailer. 16’x7’x6’, electric brakes, dual axel, ramp rear door, side door, white, excellent shape, used only a few times. Best trailer in the business. $5200. 281-213-9273. 2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFTAIL FXST FOR SALE: Like NEW! Sierra Red Pearl, detachable windshield, custom grips & foot pegs, alarm with remote control, Screaming Eagle pipes and sissy bar. Very low mileage. Reduced. $1 3 ,500. Call 832-434-8129. PINBALL MACHINE: 1987 Williams “Big Guns” Pinball Machine. Lots of fun, multi-player. Great for game room. Needs some work. Can email pictures. $950 281.256.1517 / 281.450.5313 FOR SALE: “DuTailier Glider Rocker w/ Ottoman”. Solid Maple finish. Bow-back, Multi-position, Recline-lock. Light Blue Fabric. Good Clean Condition. This model retails currently for $550 – asking $175. Also selling Evenflo High-Chair for $25. Home - 281-304-6078 - Cell – 713907-1053. FOR SALE: Verizon Cell Phones For Sale: LG VX 8100 VCast-all digital, STRONG Vision Center 281-373-3063 • Thorough Adult & Childrens Eye Exams • Treatment of Eye Disease/Infection • Large Selection of Glasses & Contact Lenses • Most Vision Insurance Accepted • Free Lasik Consultation • Board Certified Opticians • Authorized Oakley Sunglass Dealer Mon-Fri 9-6 Sat 9-3 Town & Country Pools Custom Pool Design & Construction • Remodeling Service • Repair 281-252-6337 www.townandcountrypoolsoftexas.com Copyright © 2006 Peel, Inc. DR. JANE A.P. STRONG THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRIST Cypress Resident 17445Spring Cypress @ 290 • Suite G Next to Kroger Signature www.strongvisionctr.com Fairfield Community Gazette - June 2006 55 Fairfield Community Gazette 1.3 megapixel camera, speakerphone, color screen, Bluetooth-ready, charger, strong battery - 6 months old, $40. Also Samsung digital flip- phone - 1 year old, $20. Call 713-907-1265 PLANTS FOR SALE: Various Sago Palms $5-10 for sale. Call 281-3731099. HOOVER FLOOR MATE PLUS: Vaccuum Cleaner for sale. Just over a year old. $75. Call 281-373-1099. CRIB FOR SALE: Chocolate brown crib and matching changing table in good condition $100.00 OBO..Chaise lounge chair in good condition in cream/light colors..$75.00….Krause Sofa reclining love seat in navy/hunter green with barn red accents (muted southwestern design) for sale $80.00 OBO..281-213-9980 WEIGHT SET: Less than 1 year old, 183lbs. of steel weights. Includes curl, 2- dumbbell and bench bar, along with preacher and leg attachment. Asking $95.00. Call Phil 281-414-9684. FOR SALE: La-z boy Mission style couch $400, Cherry entertainment center 56” W 58”H 25”D $150. Wood filing cab. $20 Antique oak desktop/wash stand, must see $100, Mission style glider $30, free swing set, 281-213-9801 FOR SALE: Leather sofa and loveseat - $200. Pine table, 6 chairs - $200. 32” Toshiba TV - $100. Blue/beige love seat - $50. Vintage telephone seat - $50. Call: 281-304-9295 FOR SALE: Denim Couch & Chair $200, Beige Sofa, Love Seat & Chaise $200, Camel Micro-Suede Sectional Couch w/ full size sleeper & 2 recliners $1000 for pics- [email protected], 281-373-1487. FOR SALE: Cottage House pastel framed watercolor matted print. 35x29 - $45. Courtyard Scene framed matted print. 30x34 - $50. Antique Cookie motif Cookie Jar - Good Condition - $38. Portable Stereo Cabinet with glass door front - $25. 1952 Antique painted lamp - $30. Can e-mail pictures. Contact Sharon at 281-256-9133. FOR SALE: Furniture For Sale: Beautiful fossil stone coffee and matching end table with glass and wrought iron. $300 for both OBO. Purchased at Fingers for $1000. Can email pictures. Please call 281-304-5479. FOR SALE: Large soft toddler chair with Disney fabric $20, infant bath tubs each $5, ear thermometer $15, Fuzzi Bunz pocket diapers lg in various colors $14 each, Evenflo johnny jump up $10, graco stroller rain cover $10, lava lamp $5, Alphabet puzzle mat $15. Seat-To-Go, never opened, purchased for $44 will let go for $30. 832-859-3042 FOR SALE: Canon EOS Rebel XS SLR camera kit (includes lens 35-80mm 0.4m/1.3ft and manual). Excellent Condition $175. Canon Ultrasonic 28-80 .38m/1.3ft $80. Both lenses include a Tiffen UV protector. 832-859-3042 BABY ITEMS FOR SALE: Evenflo MegaSaucer $20, Graco 6 Speed Swing $25, (2) Play Mats $15 ea, Baby Bjorn Carrier $25, (2) Bouncer Seats $10 ea, (1) Play Pen $25(used once), Boppy Pillow $5(like new) Bath Tub $5, Bath seat $5, Avent Express Bottle Sterilizer , Medela nursing stool $10, Avent manual breast pump $25(like new), baby toys, maternity clothes(small)& more. Call 281-373-4873. FOR SALE: KIDS CARGO BEDROOM FURNITURE – Closed bunkbed with ladder, medium bookcase, storage trunk, wall shelf, 50” desk, 2 bunkie boards, underbed drawer unit, and 2 mattresses. Valued over $2,500. All pieces are in very good condition. $750 View all at www.cargokids.com. Color is chocolate. 281-256-1138 FOR SALE: Matching Sofa Sleeper and Love Seat in good condition $300, Oak Entertainment center will fit at least 4 components and plenty of DVD and CD storage $150, Patio Furniture-oval glass table and four matching chairs like new, $150. Call 281-304-9627 FREE TO A GOOD HOME: Patio set: glass top table, four chairs w/ cushions and umbrella. Fair condition, cushions and umbrella faded, but, 0 0 4 $6 *One System Professional A/C System Spring Tune-Up* Additional Systems $4600 713-937-4400 TACL-A011183C Mastercard, Visa, and Discover Accepted 56 Fairfield Community Gazette - June 2006 Copyright © 2006 Peel, Inc. Fairfield Community Gazette hey it’s FREE!! Call 281/256-1265 for more information. FOR SALE: Custom made changing table $75. boutique waffle weave bassinet $100. snap n go stroller $30. pottery barn crib bedding $40. petunia pickle bottom diaper bag 30. will be happy to e-mail photos! carissa (281) 256-1470. [email protected]. FOR SALE: Kitchen bar stools, $20.00 each, Sharp Carousel 1200 Watt Microwave, Model #415E excellent condition, $100.00 OBO, GE VenthoodWhite, $40.00 OBO. White kitchen island with butcher block top, lots of extra storage, showroom condition, $90. 00. Closetmaid, 5-shelf linen/pantry organizer, never been used, still in the box, $20.00-sells at Home Depot for 33.79. Dinnerware- Stoneware dishes, service for 14, saucers, cups, Bowls (13), salad plates, & dinner plates, banded floral trim, $15.00. Kitchen Chairs/Game Table chairs, oak trim and arms, on casters, $100.00 for the 4. Upholstered backs and seats. Very comfortable. Pictures are available for all items by emailing to this address; [email protected]. Or call 281-682-3902. FOR SALE: 2 Jetskis on double trailer. 2001 Kawaski 900 STS 3 seater and 2000 Yamaha GP760 2 seater. Both with very low hours. Complete with covers, trailer, life jacket box and gas tank holder mounted to trailer, life jackets, spark plugs and everything needed. Must see. $9000.00. Call Darin at 7138051747.Hm.2813733701 FOR SALE: Great Vacation Camper or Temporary Housing 35’ Camper/Trailer 1997 (Excellent Condition), Full Kitchen, Closed in Full Size Bed, Sleeps 8-9, 3 Bunk Beds, 2 Main Entry Doors New AC and other Equip. $7800 OBO. 281 373-0701 - CALL TODAY TO TAKE A LOOK! TRUCK FOR SALE: Beautiful Truck Looking for NEW OWNER. 2005 Z-71 (4X4) Avalanche - Fully Loaded, Low Mileage, Excellent New Now Open! Conveniently located at Cypress Town Center (US Hwy 290 and Spring-Cypress junction) at the end of the Target shopping strip close to the Office Depot. open everyday (except major holidays) mon-fri 9am-9pm sat 10am-8pm sun 11am-6pm most insurance, cash and major credit cards accepted 25801 us hwy 290 cypress, tx 77429 t 281.304.1100 f 281.304.1166 www.excelmedicalcare.com Copyright © 2006 Peel, Inc. Condition, Black, Luggage Rack, Sun Roof etc. Asking 31k, will consider BEST OFFER! 291 373-0701 - CALL TODAY TO TAKE A DRIVE FOR SALE: Slipcovered couch, oversized chair and ottoman in red. Items are almost 2 years old and were purchased at Storehouse Furniture. $750 for all three pieces. Please call Marlane at 281-304-6305, evenings, if you are interested. FOR SALE: Hot Tub by Jacuzzi, Seats 6, with adjustable jets. Perfect for relaxation or hydro-jet therapy.elec. box incl.$2,000. o.b.o. Call Patrick @281-373-3594 FOR SALE: Billiard Factory pool table solid oak,leather side pockets burgandy felt—all acces. Included $1,200. o.b.o. Call Patrick @281373-3594 LACROSSE EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: Helmet, Shoulder Pads, Arm Pads and Gloves with equipment bag. $200.00 slightly used, excellent condition: Contact Rich 713-829-8637 FOR SALE: Used Kenmore Washer, $60.00 Call Susan 713-254-3213 FREE TO GOOD HOME: 4 very large goldfish (2 orandas, 2 black moors) and a bushy-nose pleco for large, established freshwater aquarium. Call Kristi@281-304-0835. WANTED: Moving Boxes wanted! Fairfield resident, will move this summer. If you have moving boxes, please call Susan@281-373-5245. SELLING TO THE WALLS! Gorgeous carved cherry queen bed, 3 pc solid light oak corner computer desk with bookcases, large gun safe, large armoire (will hold TV), china/buffet cabinet, china server, Kincaid entertainment center with bookcases, cobalt blue club chair, antique ice cream table 4 chairs. Info: 713-204-4117 or [email protected]. DRIVER ED IN A BOX FOR SALE: Brand new and never been used $170.00. Please call Becky @ 281-256-1767. a state of the art urgent care facility staffed with experienced emergency room physicians here for you with no appointment necessary Providing the following services and more Non life threatening acute adult and pediatric medical care Traumatic minor wound care Minor orthopedic care, sprains and simple fractures School and Sports physicals Occupational medicine and work related services Drug Screening and alcohol testing Immunizations, tetanus, flu pneumonia, Hep B Digital X-ray services on site Lab draw and testing on site Digital Electrocardiogram and Pulmonary Function testing Computerized medical records with electronic prescriptions and direct pharmacy fax capabilities The Doctor will see you now... Fairfield Community Gazette - June 2006 57 Fairfield Community Gazette CAR FOR SALE: 2004 Honda Civic LX, Blue Sedan 4D, 42K miles, $13,200.00; OBO. Call JETT (281) 256-9854. CAR FOR SALE: 2002 Black Jeep Liberty Sport, 75K miles, $9,500.00; OBO. Call JETT (281) 256-9854. WANTED: OUTGROWN CHILDREN’S CLOTHES! Especially boutique and better brands, size 2T - 6x/7, boy or girl. You spent a small fortune dressing your cutie pie, call me and I’ll buy them back (the clothes not the kids:o). Kirsten 281-373-3656 FOR SALE: 1993 Honda GL1500 Gold Wing Aspencade. Black, Immaculate Condition, 44,000 miles. Stereo, Cruise Control, CB, Trailer Hitch, 2 Intecom Helmets, Cover, Luggage Bags. $7,500. Call Paul 281-802-8802 or 713-544-2013. FOR SALE: RUGS RUGS RUGS. Different colors, different sizes. Call 281-304-0697 FOR SALE: Oak hall tree with mirror and storage - 72”x26”16. $125 obo. Call 281-304-4749. FOR SALE: Motorcycle/4 wheeler hydraulic lift - $100, 10” Craftsman Radial Arm Saw - $175, Kirby G6 with attachments (including dry cleaning head), extra bags and cleaning solution – (retails for $1800) $450 obo. Call Laurie @ 281-213-9955. CAR FOR SALE: 1995 Saturn SL2 – 5 speed manual, air, power steering, windows and locks, cruise control, dual front air bags, power sun roof, rear spoiler, alloy wheels, 168k miles (98k on engine). Runs great!!! $1,500 obo. Call Laurie @ 281-213-9955. WANTED: BOOK SHELVES; Teacher needs two sturdy bookshelves for classroom for next fall. 281-304-9120 FOR SALE: Graco Double Stroller (like new) $60, Graco Play Yard with bassinet/changing table attachment (like new) $40, Bathtub $5, Contoured ���� �� � � � � ���� changing pad $10, Crab sand box with lid $5, Oak color entertainment center with CD cabinet, shelves and glass doors (excellent condition) $40, Twin mattress and frame $25, Twin denim comforter set, sheets, & decorative pillows (like new) $35, Weight bench and free weights $30. Call: 281-304-7522 FOR SALE: Larger Entertainment Center with plenty of shelf space to hold 36’ TV, CDS, books etc. Also has Arts & Crafts and other items to sale. Contact Lisa at 281-758-0879 for more information. FOR SALE: Antique round oak table with bear claw pedestal. $225 OBO Contact Bob 281-702-1427. YERF DOG 3203 FOR SALE: See one at www.yerf-dog.com. $800. 281-256-2007 WANTED: Want to buy Honda 90 dirtbike in good condition. 281-2562007 FOR SALE: Rockwood RV-Length 25’,1999-Like New, Beautiful Ultra Light Weight Travel Trailer, Sleeps 6-7, Queen Bed,Triple Bunks,Dinette Bed, asking $8995/OBO. Call Victor @ 832-867-1723. WANTED: 9’ X 6’ ABC rug for my kindergarten classroom (in good condition). Please call Kristi at 281-256-9895. FOR SALE: Thornwood twin captain’s bed with bookcase headboard and six-drawer dresser with mirror. Medium oak finish. Twin mattress also available. $450. Call 281-304-4749. FOR SALE: Roll top desk. Excellent condition. Lots of drawers. Locking top and some drawers. $350. Call 281-256-0230 Can email picture. FOR SALE: ClosetMaid® Stackable Shoe Cabinet. Retails for nearly $40.00 and selling for $15.00. Good condition. White laminated finish with door covering to conceal shoes. Great for garage or mud room. Holds 9-12 pair of shoes. Ryobi edger attachment (to Ryobi weedeater)- retails for $69.00, selling for 25.00. Ryobi blower Lightning Fast Electrical One Call Does It All... Blue Bonnet Painting Inc. RESIDENTIAL PAINTING Interior & Exterior Painting Wood Replacement Pressure Washing Drywall Repair Hardi Plank Installation Fully Insured 281-469-6300 Home 281-304-9927 Cell 281-389-5011 ✦ Fairfield Resident ✦ 58 Fairfield Community Gazette - June 2006 832-725-3604 • Everything Electric • Ceiling Fans • Interior & Exterior Lighting • Garage Door Openers FREE ESTIMATES on all your electrical needs Remodels & New Installs Residential & Commercial Licensed & Insured Brad J. Leithner - Owner Fairfield Resident E-mail: [email protected] Copyright © 2006 Peel, Inc. Fairfield Community Gazette attachment (to Ryobi weedeater)-Retails for $49.00. selling for 20.00. To help remedy the counter clutter problem -Black & Decker toaster oven mount (for under kitchen cabinet). Retail for $20-$30 selling for $5. Pictures are available for all items by emailing to this address; [email protected]. Or call 281-682-3902. FOR SALE: Kid’s furniture. 2 bookshelves, 54x32; $30 each. 2 cabinets, 54x16; $25 each. All in red and white. 1 computer desk, white, $30. Call 281-373-5245. [email protected] ask for photos. FOR SALE: Girls bedroom furniture. White wash set with dresser,nite stand, twin headboard,footboard and sideboards.Sealy Posture mattresses.3 yrs old and good condition.$500 obo. 281-213-3578. FOR SALE: Children’s Desk for sale. Off white with colorful trim and ceramic knobs. Drawer for Computer key board plus two side drawers and one file drawer $100; Bassett Oak Kid’s Bedroom Set for sale. Includes bunk beds & mattresses, matching chest and dresser with bookcase $1500; Country kitchen table w/4 chairs maple finish with green paint $100. 281304-8522 COMPUTER FOR SALE: E Machines T1090 Microsoft Windows XP, 900 MHZ, CDRom, CD Drive, 128 MP, 20GB Hard Drive 3D AGP Graphics Lexmark X 63 Printer and Fax, Keyboard and monitor included. $200.00 for all. 281-256-0224. FOR SALE: Brand new Day Bed, never used. Beautiful wood sleigh bed design. Mattress, Nautica plaid comforter, pillows and bed ruffle included. $400.00 281-256-0224 FOR SALE: Antique Secretary for sale, beautiful carved wood, in great condition. $400.00. 281-256-0224 FOR SALE: Coleman 6250 Generator for sale. 10HP OHX with Power Cord. $400.00. 281-256-0224. FOR SALE: Cargo Furniture: Twin bunk beds with ladder, side rail for top bunk and mattresses, 1 under bed storage drawer, desk w/hutch and chair, 2 book shelves, storage crate, 5 draw chest of drawers and 3 drawer dresser w/hutch. Asking $950.00. Call 281-256-9457.” TRUCK ACCESSORIES FOR SALE: 2004 Toyota Tacoma double cab - bed cover “Under Cover” $500. Bed extender “Westin” $150. 281-2133066 FOOSBALL TABLE Excellent condition $175. 281-213-3066. LOOKING FOR A NEW HOME: Jack Russell Terrier, female, looking for new home. Her name is Scout, she is approximately a year and a half old, very smart and good with kids (too active for toddlers). See pictures at http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/fairfieldpets or call 281-304-9797. 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Virtual Tours, Photos And Floorplans OL PO Dawn Fore 20219 Timberline Trail, 4/3.5/3+, 3562 SqFt, $299,900 Fairfield Resident & Foremost Realtor 832-478-1211 281-731-7399 Professional Group 281-894-1000 20018 Maple Village Drive, 3/2.5/2, 2363 SqFt, $151,900 20307 Gentle Mist Court, 4/3.5/3, 3555 SqFt, $249,000 14423 Chestnut Falls, 3/2/2, 1910 SqFt, $139,900 20602 Cascading Brook Court, 5/3.5/3, 3898 SqFt, $274,900 Dawn Fore's Fairfield Market Report Neighborhood Chappell Ridge Cottage Glen The Crossing The Estates Garden Grove Glen Inwood Glen Inwood Meadows Inwood Park Lakes/Lake Ridge 2 Landing/Reserve Meadows Oaks Park/Retreat Pines Summer Ridge Trails 1st Quarter Results Sold 4 0 1 1 1 4 2 6 6 4 5 2 1 1 1 2 1 $ per SqFt DOM $66.75 145 $68.02 72 $80.39 11 $73.63 17 $63.44 76 $73.66 23 $63.73 64 $67.06 75 $67.03 87 $69.35 40 $68.47 21 $65.24 27 $75.45 11 $68.48 41 $61.83 128 $60.90 74 Current Avail 4 6 6 2 15 3 5 7 8 6 7 4 3 2 3 2 0 Pending 7 0 3 1 4 0 4 2 6 4 2 4 3 1 1 1 4 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. 203 W. Main Street, Suite D Pflugerville, Texas 78660 % Voice 512-989-8905 Fairfield Community Gazette - June 2006 20927 Ochre Willow Trail, 4/2/2, 3033 SqFt, $205,000 20306 Fairfield Lakes Court, 5/3.5/2+, 3522 SqFt, $274,900 / OL PO PA S Peel, Inc. 60 14522 Chestnut Falls, 3/2/2, 1910 SqFt, $159,900 Presorted Standard U.S. Postage PAID Littlefield, Texas 79339 Permit #59 V www.PEELinc.com Copyright © 2006 Peel, Inc.