Cypress Mill October 2017

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October 2017 

Important Numbers & Office Hours... 3 

Cypress Mill Block Captainsl... 4 

Teenage Job Seekers... 9 

City of Hope Feature... 10 

School News... 12 

CFISD Football Schedule... 16 

Scouts... 16 

Community Events... 18 

Featured Recipes... 25 

Classified Ads... 26 

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Cypress Mill Resident Board of Directors 

The HOA Board Members are volunteers, elected by the residents of 

Cypress Mill. They are working for the well-being of our community. 

Please consider that they have families also and respect their time and 

privacy. 

Dennis Brewer - President 

Larry Ramirez - Vice President 

George Rogers - Treasurer 

Beverly McGaughey - Secretary 

Jennifer Taylor - Director 

MANAGEMENT COMPANY 

PRINCIPAL MANAGEMENT GROUP 

Emma Deatherage - Property Manager 

713-329-7141 edeatherage@pmghouston.com 

Angela Rivera - On Site Assistant Manager 

281-213-3184 angela.rivera@associa.us 

CYPRESS MILL CONTACTS 

Block Captain Committee 

Newsletter Editor 

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Questions/Comments? 

CYPRESS MILL IMPORTANT NUMBERS 

(Email c/o Emma Deatherage) 

edeatherage@pmghouston.com 

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SCHOOLS 

Robison Elementary School 281-213-1700 

Spillane Middle School 281-213-1645 

Cy-Woods High School 281-213-1800 

www.cfisd.net 

SECURITY 

Constable Ron Hickman 281-376-3472 

For a Real Emergency Dial 911 

TRASH/WATER 

Best Trash 281-313-2378 

Cypress Hill MUD #1 (24-hr. Emergency) 281-374-8989 

www.cypresshillmud1.com/contact/index 

IMPORTANT NUMBERS 

Fire/Ambulance 911 

Poison Control 800-222-1222 

Animal Control 281-999-3191 

Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation 713-941-8972 

Mosquito Control 713-440-4800 

Children’s Protective Svs 713-394-4000 

DPS Sex Offenders website 

http://records.txdps.state.tx.us 

Harris Co. Public Health & Envir 713-439-6000 

U. S. Post Office 800-275-8777 

AT&T 

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AT&T Repair Center 800-246-8464 

Comcast Cable 713-341-1000 

En-Touch Systems 281-225-1000 

Reliant Energy (Repair) 713-207-7777 

Centerpoint Energy 713-659-2111 

Street Light Repair (give pole #) 713-207-2222 

www.centerpointenergy.com/outage 

To report gas leaks 713-659-3552 

Street Repair 281-463-6300 

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OFFICE HOURS 

PMG Manager: 

Emma Deatherage 

Telephone: 713-329-7141 

Email: 


On-Site Assistant Manager: Angela Rivera 

Telephone: 281-213-3184 

Email: 

Angela.Rivera@associa.us 

The PMG Manager is in office (located in Recreation Center) 

the following days & hours: 

Monday 

8 AM - Noon & 1 PM - 5 PM 

Tuesday 

1 PM - 5 PM 

Wednesday 

8 AM - Noon & 1 PM - 5 PM 

Thursday 

8 AM - Noon & 1 PM - 5 PM 

Friday 

8 AM - Noon & 1 PM - 5 PM 

Saturday 

CLOSED

CYPRESS MILL BLOCK CAPTAINS 

BLOCK NAME EMAIL PHONE 

Autumn Glen Ct. Marilyn Meyers marilynmeyer9@gmail.com 832-646-4544 

Bladenboro (Park 1) Theresa Bacom theresa.bacom@yahoo.com 832-443-0236 

Cross Stone Ct. Shalise Law shaliselaw@gmail.com 281-653-6933 

Cypress Ridge Dot Wilson dotwil@att.net 281-304-1440 

Delta Estates Ct. Elaine Nall elainenall@gmail.com 281-304-0604 

Harmony Estates Gloria Layman glslaymn4250@gmail.com 

Huntmont Drive (Place) Brett Stanaker brett@stanaker.com 832-257-2428 

Mallard Estates Ct. Jo Ann Nowak jonowak@comcast.net 281-304-1614 

Mills Park Ln. Kim Kirkhart k.kirkhart@gmail.com 

Palos Park Dr. Kim Worchesik kimberlyworchesik@gmail.com 281-304-9009 

Rosehill Estates Ln. Ronnie Kallus ronkallusjr@comcast.net 281-304-1246 

Moss Valley Drive Melissa Kelly MKdysteacher@gmail.com 713-582-4060 

MESSAGE FROM YOUR HOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

Cypress Mill community pages or groups on Facebook, Nextdoor and 

other social media are not affiliated with the Cypress Mill Homeowner’s 

Association. The Association assumes no responsibility for their content. 

For official information, please log into www.cypressmillhoa.com. 

REMINDER: ASSESSMENTS WERE DUE JANUARY 1 ST 

Please pay your assessments on time to prevent from receiving a late 

fee and or interest added to your HOA account. Please go to www. 

pmghouston.com to pay and or mail in your payment to PO Box 3157 

Houston, TX 77253. 

Need to set up a payment plan? Please call 281-213-3184 and/or send an 

email to Angela Rivera at angela.rivera@associa.us or Emma Deatherage 

at 713-329-7141 and/or send an email to edeatherage@pmghouston.com. 

PROTECT ONE OF YOUR 

MOST VALUABLE INVESTMENTS BY 

Developing a Consistent Maintenance Schedule 

By doing some simple preventative maintenance, you can extend the life 

of your home and minimize costly repairs. 

Painting - It is important to put a good coat of paint on your home which 

may mean painting every three to five years on an average, depending 

on the quality of the paint. Painting obviously improves the appearance 

of your home and protects your wood or hardiplank from the elements 

reducing rot. Don’t forget your ACC application along with paint color 

samples, which must be processed and approved first! 

Power washing - Take a walk around your property. If you see green 

or black mildew on your home and driveway, you can power wash the 

mildew off your gutters, home exterior, driveway and sidewalk. This small 

step of maintenance can keep your property looking well maintained. 

Gutters - Gutters need to be cleaned out on a regular basis. This time 

of year they fill up with pine needles and leaves. If the gutters are full of 

leaves and pine needles, they will not drain properly and will need to be 

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cleaned. The extra weight will cause the gutter nails to become loose and 

the gutter will sag or fall from your home. Gutters are important as they 

protect the fascia boards. 

Landscaping - Trees, shrubs and seasonal flowers add a great deal to 

the value of your home and the community. Remember that over time 

trees and shrubs can become overgrown and unsightly. Please keep your 

landscaping well-trimmed and yard edged so that it enhances your home 

and does not interfere with the street. 

Street Parking - Please keep in mind that that the streets belong to the 

City. Please report all street parking to Harris County Constable Precinct 4 

non-emergency line at 281-376- 3472. 

If you would like to report any violations please do so. 

Any questions please contact Angela Rivera at 281-213-3184 or via email 

at angela.rivera@associa.us and/or Emma Deatherage at 713-329-7141 or 

via email at edeatherage@pmghouston.com. 

UNAUTHORIZED VEHICLES 

At the April HOA annual meeting, Lieutenant Rogers gave us information 

about unauthorized vehicles on our public streets. Our community is NOT 

gated therefore, our roads are public. No dirt bikes, go-carts,4-wheelers, 

ATV’s or golf carts are legal. The law officers can give a warning the first 

time, the second time, a ticket can be issued to the owner of the vehicle. 

ONLY a golf cart can be modified to be street legal and MUST have a 

licensed driver behind the wheel. This is a safety concern, for minors, since 

most of them are not aware of street rules. 

Bicycles 

On the detention pond sidewalk, please be courtesy to our walkers if you 

are riding a bicycle. 

FOR NEW RESIDENTS 

If you are new to Cypress Mill Angela Rivera: 281-213-3184 and or via email 

at angela.rivera@associa.us or Emma Deatherage: 713-329-7141 and or 

via email at edeatherage@pmghouston.com. 

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WELCOME TO OUR COMMUNITY 

Amenities are as follow: 

Cypress Mill I on corner of Cypresswood Dr and Cypress Rosehill 

• Pool (pool tag required given during the season no fee for first 2) if lost, 

stolen or replacement $10 each 

• Basketball court 

• Tennis court 

• Covered playground 

All Homeowners Association Meetings are held the fourth Wednesday 

of each month at 6 PM at the recreation center - clubhouse with the 

exception of November and December the HOA Board is on holiday 

during these months and resumes in January. 

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Cypress Mill II located on 14710 Mills Park Lane 

• Pool (pool tag required given during the season no fee for first 2) if lost, 

stolen or replacement $10 each 

• Fitness center (swipe key is $10 each) check or money order only 

• Clubhouse 

• Covered playground 

Pool is open seasonal from May to September each year 

Fitness center hours are 4:30 AM to 10:30 PM everyday 

Clubhouse Rental is $100 with a $300 deposit (prices may change) 

Assessments must be paid in full and current to receive a pool tag, fitness 

key or to rent the clubhouse also paperwork must be filled with current 

photo ID is required 

All paperwork and fitness swipe key can be filled and paid at recreation 

center (clubhouse) with Management Company 

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October 14, 2017 

Hours: 

Monday: 8 AM-5 PM 

Tuesday: 1-5 PM 

Wednesday-Friday: 8 AM-5 PM 

Please note that on-site management does take a one hour lunch break 

Recreation Center (clubhouse) phone 281-213-3184 

The community events are: 

Easter Celebration, 4 th of July Celebration, Veteran’s Day Celebration and 

Christmas Celebration all celebrations are located at the Cypress Mill II 

Recreation Center. 

If any further questions please call it will be my pleasure to assist you onsite 

community manager Angela Rivera. 

Don’t forget our Veterans Day Celebration on Saturday, November 11, 

2017 at 11 AM to 2 PM. If you would like to volunteer a couple of hours to 

honor our neighborhood vets, please contact Angela Rivera at 281-213- 

3184 or angela.rivera@associa.us. 

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CYPRESS MILL HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. 

Minutes of Board of Directors Meeting august 23, 2017 

CALL TO ORDER 

The Board of Directors meeting of the Cypress Mill Homeowners 

Association Inc. was held on August 23, 2017 at Cypress Mill Recreation 

Center, 14710 Mills Park Lane, Cypress, Texas. Those in attendance were 

Larry Ramirez, Beverly McGaughey and George Rogers. Emma Deatherage 

and Angela Rivera were also in attendance (representing Principal 

Management Group). With a quorum duly established, Larry Ramirez, 

called Cypress Mill Board of Director’s meeting to order at 6 PM with an 

open prayer. 

CONTRACTOR FORUM 

Dunrite Construction, Robert reported the status of the pressure washing 

and fence repairs to perimeter fences in the neighborhood. The whole 

project expected to be around 3 weeks, weather permitting. Curbs will be 

painted on the esplanades along Cypresswood Drive. 

CONSTABLE FORUM 

Lance Rodgers reported July’s crime statistics. 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

The Board approved the Board of Directors Meeting Minutes of the July 26, 

2017 were reviewed, discussed and approved. 

TREASURER’S REPORT 

Emma Deatherage presented the July 2017 Financials. The Financials 

were accepted as presented. The following items noted: 

• Operating Funds of 221,630.51 and Reserve Funds of $369,832.53 as of 

July 31, 2017. 

• 94.5% of the 2017 assessment have been collected. 

• July 2017 YTD actual expenses were over budgeted by $6,190.92. 

MANAGEMENT REPORT 

Emma Deatherage review the monthly reports: 

• Covenants Status Count Report - 167 violations letters sent out in August 

and 200 closed violations. The majority of violations were trash can in 

view and lawn maintenance. 

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• Delinquency Status Count Report - currently at 94.5% collected. 22 

accounts were transferred to the attorney’s office for collection and 3 

accounts for deed enforcement. 

• 5 ACC applications were approved and 2 are still being reviewed for the 

month of August. 

OLD/NEW BUSINESS 

The Board reviewed the Organizational Annual Rental Agreement Form. 

No changes were made. 

HOMEOWNER/CONTRACTOR FORUM 

Homeowners present discussed the following items: 

• Veteran’s Day celebration discussion 

• Irrigation leak at Moss Valley and Cypresswood. 

• Deed violations were brought up on vacant home, over hanging tree 

limbs items left on driveways and loose dogs. 

• Rose Beer Garden representative was unable to attend. They will be reinvited 

to the next meeting. 

ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION 

RECONVENE FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION 

The following items with were discussed and noted actions approved 

during the executive session: 

Motions were made and seconded and passed unanimously to: 

• Reserve Study Updates discussed and Board approved the proposal from 

Reserve Advisors for $4,200. 

• 2018 Budget was discussed, changes were made and will be resubmitted 

for approval next month. 

• PMG to research fining policy for deed enforcement and send samples 

to the Board. 

• The Board discuss adding the access system to the gate and clubhouse 

doors. 

ADJOURNMENT 

There being no further business to come before the Board, the regular 

business session of the meeting was adjourned at 9 PM. 

Next meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 27, 2017, 2017 

at 6 PM. 


ACC COMMITTEE MEMEBRS NEEDED 

If you are interested and would like to be a part of the Cypress Mill 

Architectural Control Committee department (ACC). Please contact Emma 

Deatherage at 713-329-7141 or edeatherage@pmghouston.com or Angela 

Rivera at 281-213-3184 or angela.rivera@associa.us. 

REMINDER TO RESIDENTS OF CYPRESS MILL 

Having your lawn cut either by yourself or a hired landscaper please don’t 

put out your grass clippings out on the sidewalk until trash day, Monday 

or Thursdays. We are getting complaints and calls of homeowners putting 

out grass clipping before trash days. Thank you for your corporation and 

understanding we are hoping everyone complies. 

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DATES TO REMEMBER 

Board Meetings: 4 th Wednesday of every month at 6 PM. 

Annual Meetings: Annual meeting is held 4 th Wednesday in April of each year! 

2017 - 2018 COMMUNITY EVENTS AND REMINDERS: 

October 3, 2017: National Night Out 

October 14, 2017: Community Garage Sale 

October 31, 2017: Halloween 

November 11, 2017: Veterans Day Celebration - 11 AM-2 PM at the 

recreation center. Please call if you would like to volunteer at 281-213-3184. 

November 23, 2017: Thanksgiving Day - NO TRASH pickup - Trash service 

will resume on Monday, November 27 th . 

December 9, 2017: Christmas Celebration, 9 AM-12 PM - more information 

coming soon 

December 25, 2017: Christmas Day - NO TRASH or RECYCLE pickup - Trash 

service will resume on Thursday, December 28 th . If you have recycle 

collection on Monday, recycle services will resume on Monday, January 8 th . 

January 1, 2018: NO TRASH or RECYCLE pickup - Trash service will resume 

on Thursday January 4 th . If you have recycle collection on Monday, 

recycle service will resume on Monday, January 8 th . 

HOMEOWNERS ASSESSMENT DUES 

Due January 1 st , all correspondence are mailed in November. If you do 

not receive your notice by the 2 nd week of December call the on-site at 

281-213-3184. 

IMPORTANT NOTICE 

Cypress Mill Park I-Basketball/Tennis court area-Located on Cypresswood 

is now open to residents of Cypress Mill. There are still projects in the 

works for this area. As of now, you can utilize the tennis courts. The 

basketball goals are still down due to further review and completion of 

security projects. If you have any question please call Angela Rivera on 

281-213-3184 or email at angela.rivera@assoica.us. 

Children’s Playground Rules: 

Hours 7 AM to 10 PM 

• Playground for use by residents only 

• Proper footwear required 

• Use of playground equipment is at your own risk 

• Young children must be accompanied by an adult 

• Improper use of equipment prohibited 

• Pets prohibited on turf area 

• No loitering or soliciting 

• No glass or alcoholic beverages 

• No littering 

• No smoking 

Thank you Cypress Mill HOA 

Signs are posted at the two main playgrounds Cypress Mill II - playground 

near recreation center and Cypress Mill I - playground off of Cypresswood 

near tennis/basketball courts. 


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TRASH COLLECTION DAYS 

Trash is picked up on Mondays and Thursday except for public holidays 

(Christmas, New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, Memorial Day, Labor Day, July 

4 th ). On those days, trash will be collected on the next regular collection day. 

Please wait until collection day to leave your trash on the curb. There have 

been complaints that trash is being left on the curb for several days. Also, 

please remember that trashcans should be placed out of sight after pickup. 

Thank you. 

ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE 

Before you begin any changes to your property (new fence, roof, paint, 

patio cover, hard landscape, etc.), an application needs to be submitted to 

the Architectural Control Committee for pre-approval. 

The application form is available on the Cypress Mill website: www. 

cypressmillhoa.com or you can obtain a copy from our community 

managers, 281-213-3184. 

CHECK OUT YOUR CYPRESS MILL WEBSITE 

www.cypressmillhoa.com 

You can see/make announcements & see/post photos. 

This is YOUR website, so take a look!! 

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GENTLE REMINDER ABOUT PETS 

ALL pets should be kept on a leash when not on your secured property. 

Make sure all fences are in good condition and be courteous to other 

walkers. We have not been notified of any serious incidents in quite a 

while, so let’s keep it that way. 

POOPER SCOOPERS 

Need we say more … We continue to receive complaints about residents 

having to clean up after a neighbor’s dog has left a message on their lawn. 

Please remember to carry a poop bag with you when taking Fido for a 

walk. Thank you. 

BOOK YOUR PARTY NOW 

The meeting/activity room at the rec. center is available for birthday 

parties, wedding showers, baby showers, etc. Rental is $100 with a 

$300 deposit. Dates are filling up fast. Contact Angela Rivera for more 

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CYPRESS AREA FOOD PANTRY - 

TIMES AND SERVICES 

Do you know of someone who has trouble putting food on the table? 

Maybe their employment was suddenly terminated; maybe it’s a choice 

between medications or food; for whatever reason a family can find 

themselves in a situation where they need a little help. 

Fountain of Life Church of God on Mueschke Road runs a food pantry 

on Mondays from 3:30 PM to 6 PM and the only requirement is that the 

client should live in zip code 77433 and west of Skinner 77429. For more 

information, contact 281-373-9337. Food donations are also greatly 

appreciated. 

Computerized job search and resume preparation and printing are also 

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Messenger is the 6 th of the preceding month. Please email articles to: 

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DISCLAIMER 

Cypress Mill Homeowners Association and the Newsletter Committee, 

assume no responsibility for the advertising content, warranties or 

representations made in such advertising of this newsletter. These are 

solely the responsibility of the advertiser. 

At no time, will any source be allowed to use the Cypress Mill Messenger 

contents or loan said contents to others in any way, shape or form nor 

in any media, website, print, film, email, electrostatic copy, fax, 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 Cypress Mill Homeowners Association. 

The information in the Cypress Mill Messenger is exclusively for the private 

use of Cypress Mill residents. 

STREET LIGHT OUT? 

Have you noticed a streetlight out? You can report it to CenterPoint Energy 

24 hours a day at 713-207-2222. Choose a language preference and then 

select option “4” for street light outages. Please provide the streetlight’s 

six digit number located approximately 5 feet up the pole. Also, it is helpful 

to give the street name and address. 

TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS 

If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the teenage job 

seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website (www.krenekprinting. 

com, click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with your name, birthdate 

(mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate and the name of your 

newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want on your form. 

Please make sure your email is correct, we send emails in the summer to 

make sure all the info is still good and that you want to stay on the list. If 

we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we will remove you from the list 

until we do. Must have parent(s) permission. 

DISCLAIMER 

Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those listed 

on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out references 

if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a list of teenagers 

from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs. Responsibility for 

any work done by these teenagers is between those seeking helpers and 

the teens and their parents. 

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agrees that YOU are what makes this city great and we are proud to be part of your local community each month. 

Hurricane Harvey and Houstonians 

On August 26th, as I ushered my students out of class with a cheerful “See you next week,” many remarked that school would 

be closed due to flooding so they would not see me next week. I chuckled while advising them to stop wishing for the return 

of summer vacation and not to forget their assignments due Monday. After 4 days of rain, flooding, and the constant reports of 

more destruction on the news, I was feeling foolish at my lack of respect for the weather, guilty that my house was dry when 

friends and family only miles down the road had lost everything, and generally disheartened at Houston’s situation. The more 

I watched the news broadcast the devastation, viewed social media with awful stories of anger and hate, and began to take 

inventory of what it would take to get my life back to normal, I felt bitter, annoyed and grumpy. Thankfully, an eventful trip to 

the local pharmacy, helped me see a different view of the situation. 

After 4 days of rain with a sick baby, I was out of baby fever reducer. With frazzled nerves, my fevered, fussy 1-year-old hanging 

off my hip, and my 7-year-old complaining about the outing in general, a young man approached us and asked if I needed 

help. It was clear he didn’t work for the store as he was not in uniform and didn’t have on a name tag, but he could see I was 

having trouble locating what I needed on the bare shelves while juggling the kids, diaper bag, pacifier, etc. As he helped me 

find the last bottle of off-brand infant pain reliever, I silently prayed my oldest daughter, who was quietly staring down the 

young man with furrowed brow, would not ask any loud, inappropriate questions about his long hair, dark nail polish, or 

pants that did not sit anywhere near his waist. As he helped me look for the medicine, we made small talk and he disclosed 

that his family had been rescued a few hours before and he was thankful to be safely staying at a relative’s home until he 

could get back to his house to assess the damage. This whole encounter took less than 3 minutes. I thanked him profusely 

and we parted ways. As we drove home, my daughter began to ask her questions, and to my surprise, they had nothing to do 

with the young man’s appearance. She wanted to know how he would get the water out of his house; how he would know 

it was safe to go home and how he would get there; how he would get the money to buy more things if his stuff was ruined; 

and so on. She was very concerned for this young man and his family. I told her about all the organizations that were already 

providing for people like the man with things like shelter, food, clothes, and toiletries. When I looked back, my daughter was 

crying. She said that she was so happy that everyone wanted to help each other and that she wanted to help too by going 

through her clothes and toys when we got home. In that moment, all the negative feelings I was harboring disappeared. I was 

reminded that doing things for others and being a decent neighbor is what makes Houston amazing. 

I am thankful that young man helped me today. His helpful spirit, despite his desperate situation, helped remind me about 

what is important – people. I know Houston has a long road to recovery ahead, but I also know that Houstonians will take on 

the challenge with generosity, kindness, compassion and love. 

- W. Baecke, Cypress Resident 

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ACCOMMODATIONS 

Airbnb 

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Airbnb is currently offering an urgent accommodations page for 

those who are seeking shelter, as well as those who wish to open 

their homes to flood victims. 

REBUILDING PROJECTS 

Rebuilding Together Houston - www.rebuildingtogetherhouston.org 

Rebuilding Together is dedicated to the long-term recovery of areas 

affected by disasters, including Hurricane Harvey. Serving uninsured 

and underinsured, low-income neighbors, this organization is mobilizing 

to start the rebuilding process in Houston. 

VOLUNTEERING 

Volunteer Houston - www.volunteerhou.org 

Get plugged in where it counts by registering through the disaster portal. 

All Hands Volunteers - www.hands.org 

This organization provides a platform to get connected in recovery and rebuilding 

efforts. You may sign up to volunteer or make a donation to this cause. 

Coalition for The Homeless 

www.homelesshouston.org/take-action/donate/ 

Crisis Cleanup - www.crisiscleanup.org 

This organization serves as a backbone organization to other Crisis Cleanup is a collaborative disaster work order management 

groups that provide direct services in relation to homelessness. platform, improving coordination, decreasing duplication efforts, 

They are routinely updating and providing information on enhancing efficiency and improving the volunteer experience. Volunteer 

shelters with available space. 

Cypress Mill Community Newsletter | October 2017 

and/or contribute to this organization. 

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School News 

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Pre-Schools 

ST. CUTHBERT EPISCOPAL SCHOOL 

2017-2018 REGISTRATION 

St. Cuthbert Episcopal School’s 2017-2018 registration is underway 

and will continue each day during school hours until all of our classes 

are filled. We offer 2, 3 or 5 day classes, including a Bridge/Kindergarten 

class. St. Cuthbert School enrolls students ages 18 months through 5 

years. School hours are Monday-Thursday, 9 AM to 2 PM and Friday, 

9 AM to 12 noon. 

Our Bridge/Kindergarten program is designed for children who are 

not quite ready for kindergarten. This class allows children to succeed 

at learning with greater ease and confidence, by helping them bridge 

academic and developmental gaps. The St. Cuthbert School program 

provides a loving, Christian environment offering the children weekly 

chapel, as well as music and movement, library and computer classes. 

Our curriculum includes Handwriting without Tears, Reading A-Z, Math 

and Science. The program is open to all children, regardless of race, 

nationality or faith. St. Cuthbert School is accredited by the National 

Association of Education for Young Children (NAEYC) accredited. For 

questions or more information, contact Lynda Houghton or Dana Carr 

at 281-463-1912 or school@stcuthbert.org. 

EPIPHANY FALL PRE-REGISTRATION 

FOR 2017-18 SCHOOL YEAR 

If you are interested in our 18 month through Pre-K 4/5’s classes OR our 

School (K-8 th grade) classes for the Fall of 2017, registration is open. For 

more information visit our website at www.epiphanylutheranschool. 

org or call 713-896-1843 for K-8 th grade OR 713-896-1316 for 18 mo. 

through Pre-Kindergarten classes. We would love for you to join our 

school family. We are located at 14423 West Rd. @ Jackrabbit. 

GENESIS ACADEMY LOCATED AT 

PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 

The Genesis Academy is registering for the 2017-2018 school year. 

We offer a mixed ages classroom for children ages 3-5. Our Preschool 

Program is from 9 AM-1 PM and we offer 2, 3, 4 or 5 day classes. Our 

Child Care is from 6:30 AM-6 PM, M-F. We are a State Licensed facility 

located at 16650 Longenbaugh Drive. Please call the office at 281-859- 

6200 to schedule a tour. Website: www.thegenesisacademy.com. 

Cy-Fair ISD 

WWW.CFISD.NET 

IMPORTANT DATES 

October 9 th - Professional Day - ES Parent Conferences 

MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT 

Welcome back to school - again! I realize we are starting 2017-2018 

a couple weeks later than we originally planned and I appreciate 

everyone’s patience during this difficult time. 

Certainly, Hurricane Harvey has proven to be a dynamic and 

unprecedented event for the CFISD community. So many of our 

neighbors have been displaced from their homes due to flooding 

and damage and we want to remember those folks in our thoughts 

and prayers and continue to provide support as they get back on 

their feet. 

You may have heard that Texas Commissioner of Education Mike 

Morath has waived the nine student days we have missed due to 

the flooding. I can assure you that our teachers and staff are going 

to provide each student with the same outstanding curriculum and 

instruction they would have received had we started on August 28 th . 


The outpouring of support for so many of our friends and neighbors impacted by this tragic event has been inspiring to see. People from different 

backgrounds and zip codes have all come together to support this community. That makes me extremely proud, not only to be a CFISD resident but also 

an American. 

Without a municipal government that covers the entire district, CFISD stepped up to provide temporary shelter, support other shelters and school 

districts with food and supplies and help operate our own point of distribution at the Berry Center that provided assistance to more than 5,000 

community members. 

On a personal note, I want to thank you for your prayers, encouraging comments and emails during this difficult time. I have been a superintendent for 

27 years and this was the most challenging and dynamic event I have ever experienced in that role. 

For most of us, this event will be in our rear-view mirror rather quickly. But for a significant group of people in our community, this was a life-changing 

event. The theme we live by in CFISD is Opportunity for All. Let’s make sure all of our community, with our continued support, has the opportunity to 

rebuild their lives this year. 

Sincerely, Mark Henry, Ed.D. 

Superintendent of Schools 

First Day of School for Cy-Fair ISD 

Jim and Pam Wells 

(Center) join Wells 

Elementary School 

Principal Cheryl Fisher 

(teal shirt) in greeting 

students and families 

Sept. 11 th on the first 

day of classes. 

Jim and Pam Wells 

served a combined 66 

years in CFISD and are 

the namesakes of the 

new school. 

Students exit buses Sept. 11 th at Bridgeland High School on the first day of classes. 

Christina Getschmann (left), a primary instructional coach at Hoover Elementary 

School, talks with students Sept. 11 th on the first day of classes. 

The Bridgeland High School student body fills up the competition gym Sept. 11 th 

on the first day of classes. CFISD’s 12 th high school opens with freshman and 

sophomores and is one of three new schools to open its door in the 2017-2018 school year. 


CFISD WELCOMES AN EXPECTED 

116,000 STUDENTS ON FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL 

Cheryl Fisher’s Fitbit says she slept four hours, but the principal at brand-new 

Wells Elementary School was pretty sure it was less. The first day of school 

still has that effect on Fisher. Despite a start date pushed back two weeks due 

to the effects of Hurricane Harvey, CFISD classes began September 11 th , with 

approximately 116,000 students filling the halls of 91 campuses. That included 

three new schools: Wells and Hoover Elementary schools and Bridgeland High 

School. For those teachers, staff members and administrators, reaching the first 

day of classes marked an accomplishment in itself. “Seeing those kids come in 

the first day of school with their smiles - that would be the pot of gold at the end 

of this whole thing,” said Fisher, who spent eight years as the principal at Keith 

Elementary School before she was named to her new post - and subsequently 

spent much of the spring and summer alone or with little staff in preparing. 

“There is a building, there is a complete staff of super-excited teachers and staff 

members and these happy children came in and they deserve the best.” 

Said Michael Smith, Bridgeland’s principal after more than nine years at the 

same job at Cy-Fair High School: “Whenever you have a new school, you have 

to be flexible. Not everything went perfect, but the staff and the students were 

great. A lot of energy and a lot of excitement.” 

The first day also meant bridging CFISD’s history with its future as the namesakes 

of both new elementary schools were on hand, welcoming students in the 

morning before walking the halls and returning to volunteer as Bus Buddies 

in the afternoon. “I went around to every classroom this morning and gave all 

the teachers a hug,” said Janet Hoover, the namesake for Hoover Elementary 

School who retired in 2010 after 36 years in CFISD. “It’s the best atmosphere I’ve 

seen in a long, long time. It’s a very special place.” 

CFISD’s original start date was August 28 th , but was postponed due to Hurricane 

Harvey. The district and community rallied and did its part while employees, 

families and students waited to start the 2017-2018 school year. The Berry 

Center transformed into a massive point of distribution center with a workforce 

of CFISD volunteers, funneling donations to families in need. In addition, 

numerous school organizations and athletics teams volunteered in the relief 

effort. 

But the waiting finally ended. School buses and lines of cars rolled September 

11 th . Students posed for photos. Smiling employees greeted everyone at the 

front doors. “I’m a little nervous but I’m very excited,” said Paige Hintz, a thirdgrade 

language arts teacher at Jowell Elementary School. “I’ve prepared all of 

this stuff and finally just getting to actually do it. I’m ready to meet my kids and 

get it started.” 

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MOORE ES DONATION AND SUPPLY UPDATE 

Dear CFISD community: The outpouring of support you have shown 

through volunteerism and donations to the students and staff at 

Moore Elementary School has been absolutely incredible! You have 

worked so hard to ensure they have everything they need to have 

a successful school year. At this time, we are completely stocked 

with supplies and do not need anything else. Once school begins, 

we will be reaching out to others in need to share the extra supplies. 

Please know how much your generosity has meant to the entire 

Moore community and all those impacted by the flood. Sincerely, 

Principal Patricia Myers. 

CFISD MENTOR 

The CFISD Mentor Program is a cooperative effort of volunteers 

from businesses, faith-based and/or non-profit organizations, the 

community and the school district designed to encourage students 

(elementary through high school) to finish school and focus on 

future education and career goals. A mentor is a suitable role 

model committed to helping a student with his/her academic and 

social development. Mentors meet with students one-on-one for 

approximately 30 minutes each week. Currently, over 700 mentors 

are matched with students. Mentors must be 18 years or older. To 

become a mentor, you must attend a training session, complete 

a global volunteer/mentor application and consent to a criminal 

history record check. Training Sessions - Registration is REQUIRED. 

Register for a training session at www.cyfairisd.formstack.com/ 

forms/training. If you would like to schedule mentor training at 

your place of business, please contact the Community Engagement 

department, Leslie Francis, Director of Marketing and Business 

Relations at 281-894-3950. 

A virtual volunteer account will be created for you in vSoft once you have 

been approved as a mentor (this is the system that the front desk will 

use at the school in order to give you a nametag). Your login information 

will then be sent to you by vSoft via email. Access your account by 

visiting www.v-volunteer.com. 

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Scouts 

GIRL SCOUTS OF SAN JACINTO COUNCIL 

COPPER CREEK MEADOWS COMMUNITY 

Girl Scouting is open to all girls ages 5 (must be in kindergarten) through 18 who 

are willing to accept the Girl Scout Promise and law. Copper Creek Meadows 

Community serves girls in the residence areas for the elementary schools listed 

below, as well as the corresponding middle and high schools. Home schooled and 

private school students are always welcome. Our elementary schools are: Birkes, 

Fiest, Hairgrove, Horne, Kirk, Lee, Lieder, Lowery, Metcalf, Owens, Tipps, Wilson, St. 

Elizabeth Ann Seton, Texas Christian School and Christian Life Center. 

More information about Girl Scouts may be found on the Girl Scouts of San 

Jacinto Council website, www.gssjc. The Council phone number is 713-292- 

0300. For information on the Copper Creek Meadows Community, please contact 

coppercreekmeadowsgirlscouts@gmail.com. Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, 

confidence and character, who make the world a better place. 

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - COPPERHEAD DISTRICT 

For 100 years, Scouting programs have instilled in youth the values found in the 

Scout Oath and Scout Law. Today, these values are just as relevant in helping youth 

grow to their full potential as they were in 1910. Scouting helps youth develop 

academic skills, self-confidence, ethics, leadership skills, outdoor skills and 

citizenship skills that influence their adult lives. 

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The Boy Scouts of America provides youth with programs and activities 

that allow them to: 

• Try new things. 

• Provide service to others. 

• Build self-confidence. 

• Reinforce ethical standards. 

Scouting provides youth with a sense that they are important as 

individuals while promoting activities that lead to personal responsibility 

and high self-esteem. As a result, when hard decisions have to be made, 

peer pressure can be resisted and the right choices can be made. 

Scouting provides a rewarding experience for boys ages 5 to 21. Scouting 

through the local Packs and Troops teach outdoor and life skills which help 

our youth Be Prepared. Your area is serviced by the BSA Sam Houston Area 

Counsel - Copperhead District which includes 23 Cub Scout Packs (boys 5 

to 10 years old), 13 Troops (boys from 11 to 18 years old) and 10 Venturing 

units (boys and girls from 14 to 21). Our Units typically meet weekly. 

Many of our units are supported by the local Elementary Schools including: 

Birkes, Copeland, Duryea, Fiest, Hemmingway, Holmsley, Horne, Jowell, 

Lowery, Metcalf, Owens, Postma, Robinson, Sheridan, Tipps, Walker and Wilson. 

Other Community groups include: Autumn Creek Baptist Church, 

Beck and Masten Automotive, Cornerstone United Methodist Church, 

Copperfield Church, Crossbridge Church, Cy-Fair Kiwanis Club, Deerfield 

Village HOA, LDS Bear Creek and Copperfield Wards, Middlegate Village 

HOA, Peace Community Church, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church 

and Thornton Middle School. 

Please contact Brendan Cronin, Copperhead District Executive (713-756- 

3383 or email brendan.cronin@scouting.org) or to go www.copperhead. 

shac.org to find join a Scouting unit near you. 

BOY SCOUT TROOP 10 

Boy Scout Troop 10 meets every Tuesday night during the school year 

at the West Houston Church of Christ on West Road and Queenston. Our 

meetings begin at 7 PM. We spend our time working on merit badges, 

planning for our monthly camp outs and having fun!! Now is the perfect 

time to join us and get started on this fabulous journey! If you have a son 

in the 6 th grade or higher that would like to join in the fun and adventure 

please contact us. Our website is www.troopwebhost.org/Troop10Houston 

and our email is Troop10Houston@gmail.com. 

BOY SCOUT TROOP 3 

Boys, are you yearning for exciting outdoor programs that stir your 

imagination and interest? How about camping, fishing, canoeing, hiking, 

backpacking and off-road biking? Do you want to learn wilderness 

survival, cooking, first aid, orienteering and shooting skills? Scouting is 

Fun… with a Purpose - where boys grow into men instilled with values 

of duty to God and Country, community service, citizenship, leadership 

and self-confidence. Troop 3 is a boy-lead troop where the boys plan an 

exciting year-round outdoor program. We camp monthly and include 

rock climbing, backpacking and canoeing. Troop 3 also participates in a 

weeklong winter camp, as well as a weeklong summer camp. 

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Many of the community event dates were 

submitted prior to flooding caused by TS 

Harvey. Some of the event dates may have 

changed or been canceled. Please check with 

event organizers for up -to-date information. 

Community Events 

OCTOBER 7 TH 

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Garage Sales 

BRIDGELAND COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE - Located at Fry Road near Cy- 

Ranch High School. 

COPPERBROOK SEMI-ANNUAL COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE - 7 AM-2 PM 

Rainout date set for Oct. 14 th . Located off West Rd, between Jackrabbit & 

Hwy 6. 

COPPER LAKES SUBDIVISION GARAGE SALE - Located on Barker Cypress, 

between Longenbaugh & West Rd. 

FAIRFIELD WOMEN’S CLUB FALL FUNDRAISING GARAGE SALE - 7 AM-2 PM, 

Resident’s Driveways. Located off Hwy 290 & Mason Rd. 

WESTCREEK VILLAGE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE - Daylight to Noon. 

Located off Queenston, between FM 529 & Longenbaugh. 

OCTOBER 14 TH 

ABERDEEN GREEN NEIGHBORHOOD FALL GARAGE SALE 

Come shop for great deals throughout the neighborhood as Aberdeen 

Green residents have their huge Semi-annual Community Garage Sale on 

October 14 th from 7 AM until 2 PM! Aberdeen Green is located on Telge 

Road at West Road, south of Hwy. 290. 

COPPER VILLAGE GARAGE SALE - 7 AM-Noon. West Road between Hwy 6 

& Queenston. 

CYPRESS MILL COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE - Located off Cypress Rosehill 

near Hwy 290 

NORTHMEAD VILLAGE FALL COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE - 7 AM - 3 PM. 

Located off West Rd, near Hwy 6. 

SHEFFIELD COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE - Located off Queenston, between 

Forest Trails & FM 529. 

STONE GATE FALL GARAGE SALE - 7 AM-12 noon. Located off 

Queenston, between Barker Cypress and West Road. 

WESTGATE FALL GARAGE SALE - Located off Barker Cypress, near FM 529 

OCTOBER 21 ST 

SYDNEY HARBOUR SUBDIVISION FALL GARAGE SALE - 8 AM-12 noon. 

Located off Cypress Rosehill, between 290 & Huffmeister. 

OCTOBER 28 TH 

BERKSHIRE NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE - 8 AM-5 PM. Located off 

Hwy 6 & Timbercreek Place Lane. We were not flooded and are not selling 

flooded items. 

NOVEMBER 3 RD & 4 TH 

ST PETER’S ANGLICAN CHURCH FESTIVE RUMMAGE AND BAKE SALE 

8 AM-4 PM. 19915 Cypress Church Road, Cypress TX 77433. Decorative 

accessories, toys and baby items, books, Renaissance costumes, 

homemade baked goods and much more. 


Craft Shows & Festivals 

CYPRESS WOODS FFA FALL CRAFT MARKET 

Saturday, October 28 th , 9 AM-5 PM & October 29 th , 10 AM-4 Pm 

Admission and parking is free. Located at the CFISD Telge Exhibit Center 

- Hwy 290 and Telge. For more information go to our website cywoodsffa. 

org or contact cywoodsffa@gmail.com. 

25 TH ANNUAL SEAS LADIES AUXILIARY 

GINGERBREAD VILLAGE HOLIDAY MARKET 

The Ladies Auxiliary from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is holding their 25 th 

annual Gingerbread Village Holiday Market on October 28, 2017 from 9 

AM to 4 PM at 6646 Addicks-Satsuma, Houston, TX 77084 (located East of 

Hwy 6 between W. Little York & FM 529). The admission is Free! Shop our 

selections of seasonal decor, homemade crafts, beautiful art, gourmet 

food and many other unique offerings. Have lunch at our concession stand 

with delicious homemade food and desserts. All proceeds go to various 

scholarships. For more information, visit seascatholic.org or email fae@ 

krenekprinting.com. See you there! 

ST. AIDAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 

4 TH ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL AND HOLIDAY MARKET 

Sunday, October 29 th , 10 AM-5 PM 

13131 Fry Road just South of 290 

Market Booths, Expanded Children’s Area, Food Trucks, Silent Auction and 

Community Service area, Live Music throughout the day, Cake Walk, Gulf 

Coast Regional Blood Drive, Trunk-N-Treat at 3 PM, Blessing of Animals at 

4 PM. Lots of vendors with a variety of goods for sale. We look forward 

to seeing you all there! Interested in being a vendor? For additional 

information and register online, visit our website http://aidanschurch.org/ 

fallfest. If you prefer to mail in your registration, you can obtain a Booth 

Reservation form by contacting us at 281-373-3203 or email fallfest@ 

aidanschurch.org. 

ST. CUTHBERT’S 12 TH ANNUAL 

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL 

Saturday, November 4 th 

St. Cuthbert will celebrate its 12 th Annual International Festival to be held 

on Saturday, November 4 th , from 2:30-5:30 PM at the Conference Center 

at Lone Star College’s Cy-Fair campus. The International Festival honors all 

the different countries and heritages represented in our very unique and 

diverse congregation. The festival includes food, live entertainment, native 

dress and activities for children and youth. It is the perfect place to learn 

more about the world around us. Admission is free. Come experience the 

international world of St. Cuthbert and never leave your zip code! Visit 

stcuthbert.org for more information. 

Walks & Runs 

BRIDGELAND COMMUNITY FUN RUN FOR HEROES 

Saturday, October 28 th 

The Bridgeland Community Fun Run for Heroes will be held Saturday, 

October 28 th at Bridgeland’s Festival Park. The race begins at 7 AM and 

includes a 5k route through the scenic Bridgeland community. There 

will also be a 1k children’s walk beginning at 7:30 AM, along with booth 

vendors and entertainment. The children’s walk is open to strollers and 

children are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite super hero. 

Prizes will be awarded for the best children’s costumes. Each participant 

may have sponsors who pledge a contribution for every mile they run on 

behalf of our service men and women. Special prizes will be awarded to 

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those who meet predetermined fund levels. There will also be 1 st , 2 nd and 

3 rd place trophies awarded to the top three finishers of the timed race. For 

more information and to join the online community for the event, go to 

www.facebook.com/bridgelandrunforheroes. 

To register for the event, go to Bridgelandrunforheroes2017.eventbrite. 

com. All proceeds will benefit the Bridgeland Supports Veterans Inc. 

projects including a $1.5 million-dollar Veteran’s Memorial in the heart of 

the Cypress, TX community. The organization also supports immediate 

needs for local veterans in the community and services other needs such 

as Christmas Toys for Veteran’s Children and the annual events celebrating 

our brave men and women on Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day. 

CYPRESS 5K FUN RUN AND PUPPY PARADE 

Cypress and Houston area residents can strengthen their families, their 

bodies, their neighborhood school and their dogs at a very fun family 

friendly event this fall. Cypress 5K Fun Run and Puppy Parade benefiting 

the Performing Arts Department at Spillane Middle School will take place 

Saturday, November 18 th at 9 AM at Spillane Middle School, 13403 

Spillane Woods Blvd. 

The event is the school’s fourth annual Fun Run and will feature a timed 

run. You don’t have to be a competitive runner to participate since the race 

also features a family run for those pushing strollers or wanting to walk and 

a dog walking segment. The race will begin at Spillane Middle School and 

go through the Coles Crossing neighborhood. Medals will be awarded in 

multiple age brackets and to the first three dogs who cross the finish line. 

Early bird registration runs through October 28 th for $30 per individual 

or $100 for a family of four and includes a commemorative T-shirt. From 

Oct. 29 th -Nov. 11 th , registration increases to $35 per individual or $110 for 

a family of four and a T-shirt is not guaranteed. Late registration, which 

continues until race day, is $40 per individual or $160 for a family of four 

and does not include the shirt. Returning this year will be the option to 

“Sleep in for the Arts.” Pay the registration fee. Do not participate on Race 

Day. Get a t-shirt! Runners who have pre-registered can pick up their 

packets Thursday, November 16 th at Spillane Middle School. 

To register or for more information, visit the Cypress 5K Fun Run & Puppy 

Parade website at https://thedriven.net/cypress5k. 

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Golf Tournaments 

GOLF TOURNAMENT BENEFITTING 

THE BALLARD HOUSE 

Saturday, October 7 th , 9 AM-1 PM 

$125 per person, includes 3 hours of golf and lunch. 

Accepting sponsors now. 

The Ballard House is a home away from home for individuals and their 

families who are receiving medical treatments for life-threatening 

illnesses. For more information, visit www.theballardhouse.org or call 

281-717-4670. 

Fundraisers 

SHIELD BEARER 

Celebration of Hope Dinner and Awards Banquet 

Shield Bearer, a local non-profit organization that brings hope and healing 

to survivors of trauma, including abused children, women and girls 

rescued from human trafficking, veterans and their families and survivors 

of domestic abuse, invites you to be part of the Celebration of Hope Dinner 

and Awards Banquet! This signature fundraising event will be held on 

Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at 6:30 PM at 2700 Cypress Creek Parkway. 

Proceeds will help fund professional counseling services and prevention 

programs in five Northwest Houston offices. For information about tickets, 

volunteering or sponsorship for this event, visit shieldbearer.org/hope or 

contact 281-894-7222. 

20 TH ANNUAL SALUTE TO THE STARS GALA 

The Cy-Fair Educational Foundation (CFEF) will host its 20 th Annual Salute 

to the Stars Gala on October 19 th at the Berry Center (8877 Barker Cypress 

Road). The black-tie, celebratory event will honor 88 CFISD Spotlight 

teachers from the 2016-2017 school year, with one highlighted employee 

from each district campus. 

Dinner, entertainment, a raffle, live auction and teacher drawings will 

be featured throughout the night as elected and school officials join 

community and business leaders in giving thanks to the those who give so 

much to the students in CFISD. Each spring, CFISD recognizes one teacher 

from each of its campuses who represent and exhibit the unique balance 

of skill, art and heart in teaching students in his or her subject area or 

program. The gala also showcases the talents of CFISD students, including 

CFEF scholarship winners as guest speakers. There are scheduled 

performances, while culinary arts students will make treats for the guests. 

All proceeds raised at the event go to the CFEF, which provides college 

scholarships for district students as well as staff development grants to 

CFISD. Last year, the event raised approximately $186,000 for scholarships 

and development grants, bringing the grand total to more than $2 million 

raised since 1998. This year’s underwriter will be Cypress Fairbanks Medical 

Center Hospital. Also sponsoring will be IBI Group as the Superintendent 

Table Sponsor; ASA Dally, Inc. Structural Engineers and Prairie View A&M 

University as the 20 th Anniversary Sponsor; Cy-Fair Federal Credit Union 

as the Red Carpet Premiere Sponsor and North Cypress Medical Center 

Hospital as the Floral Sponsor. 

Additional table sponsorships are available. For more information, visit 

the Salute to the Stars page on the CFEF website at www.thecfef.org/qsotevent/salute-to-the-stars/ 

or contact Marie Holmes at 281-807-3591 or 

marie@thecfef.org. 

Health Fair 

SAINT ELIZABETH ANN SETON CATHOLIC CHURCH 

ANNUAL COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR 

On October 21 st , 10 AM to 2 PM Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church 

Parish Nursing Ministry is hosting their Annual Community Health Fair 

in the CLC. We will be screening for diabetes, hypertension and obesity. 

There will be education (English and Spanish) related to these conditions 

and the aftermath of the Harvey Hurricane. There will be face painting and 

crafts for the children and the Jump Rope Team will perform at noon. Call 

Wyona M. Freysteinson, PhD, MN for more information - 281-433-5365. 

Address: 6646 Addicks Satsuma Rd. Houston, TX, 77084. 

Theatre, Arts & Music 

STAGEWORKS THEATRE 

10760 Grant Road, Houston, TX 77070 

THE WOMAN IN BLACK - October 6-29, 2017 

Stageworks Theatre is located at 10760 Grant Road, Houston, Texas 

77070. Website: www.stageworkshouston.org. 


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Pay-What-You-Can night- October 30 th : 8 PM 

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CYPRESS CREEK FACE 

Box Office: 281-440-4850 • www.CypressCreekFACE.org 

Please call for the location for these concerts: 

• ROCO: Principal Wind Trio - 3 PM, Tuesday, October 10, 2017 

• Garry Krinsky’s Toying with Science - 3 PM, Saturday, October 21, 2017 

• Jackie Evancho - 8 PM, Saturday, November 4, 2017 

• Anna Petrova - 3 PM, Tuesday, November 14, 2017 

• New Houston Harp Ensemble - 3 PM, Tuesday, December 12, 2017 

• John Mueller’s Winter Dance Party - 8 PM, Saturday, December 31, 2017 

THE FREE CHILDREN’S SERIES 

Houston Grand Opera presents “Hansel and Gretel” - 11 AM, Saturday, 

November 11, 2017 

THE HOUSTON CHORAL SOCIETY 2017-2018 SEASON 

Led by Artistic Director Dr. Kevin Klotz, the Houston Choral Society (HCS) 

announces its versatile and engaging 2017-2018 season. They are truly 

working to fulfill their mantra of professionalism, versatility and passion. 

“We are providing our audiences with a wide variety of musical genres this 

year. We will have German folk music and waltzes, Spanish carols, Broadway 

favorites and The Lord Nelson Mass. There is something for everyone to 

enjoy in our 2017-2018 season,” says Klotz. Season subscriptions are now 

on sale. Season subscribers save 15% for four concerts. Season tickets are 

$85 for adults, $65 for seniors/students and $30 for children 5 years old and 

under. Season tickets are available online at www.houstonchoral.org. The 

Houston Choral Society performs at The Foundry United Methodist Church, 

which is one of the premiere choral venues in Houston with extraordinary 

acoustics. It is located in northwest Houston at 8350 Jones Road, Houston, 

TX 77065 with easy access from Highway 290. 

• Oktoberfest: Saturday, October 7 th at 7:30 PM 

• Home for the Holidays: Saturday, December 2 nd at 3 PM and 7:30 PM 

• A Night on Broadway: Saturday, March 10 th at 7:30 PM 

• Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass: Saturday, May 19 th at 7:30 PM 

Misc. Events 

FREE MEMOIR WRITING WORKSHOP 

Cypress Historical Society at Cypress Top Historic Park running through 

October and November from 10:30 AM to 12 PM. Everyone has a story and 

everyone has memories. Some of them are good. Others are not so good. 

But, all of them are valuable. This workshop is about preserving your family 

history, one memory at a time. With the help of your teacher, coach and 

mentor you will learn to jar those faded memories loose, then compose, 

organize, preserve and share them electronically for future generations. 

Jackie Devine loves working with active writers and people who have 

never tried to write! This course will help you understand the memoir 

writing process: story structure, scenes, dialogue, character development, 

tone and voice. You’ll learn that you are creating a legacy. If desired, stories 

will be recorded and saved online where family and friends can enjoy them 

for years to come. Located behind Juergen’s Hall Community Center, 26026 

Hempstead Hwy., Cypress, TX 77429, phone 713-274-3188. Harris County, 

Precinct 3 Steve Radack, Commissioner, www.pct3.com. 


BAYOU CITY ART FESTIVAL DOWNTOWN ANNOUNCES 

REQUESTS FOR VOLUNTEERS OCTOBER 14-15, 2017 

The Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA) is in need of volunteers for Bayou 

City Art Festival Downtown on Saturday and Sunday, October 14-15, 

2017. Volunteers have the option of choosing various roles and shifts for 

either or both days. Shifts for Friday afternoon and evening will also be 

available for artist check-in and festival load-in. 

The festival offers volunteers the opportunity to make new friends and 

meet artists from around the country. After every shift, volunteers will be 

entered in a raffle and have the chance to win prizes, including gift cards 

to local restaurants, movie and museum tickets. All volunteers will receive 

a t-shirt and be able to enjoy the festival at no cost before and after their 

shift. The minimum age to sign up is 13 and group volunteering is also 

available. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer can sign up here. 

Bayou City Art Festival will be held under the iconic Houston Downtown 

skyline, 10 AM - 6 PM. The festival will spotlight more than 300 artists 

from 19 different disciplines and benefit local non-profits. Online tickets 

are on sale now until the day of the event at www.artcolonyassociation. 

org. Tickets online are $12 for adults and $5 for children 6-12; children five 

and under are free. Tickets at the gate are $15 for adults. Also available 

online are two-day passes for $20 and family passes (two adults, two 

children tickets) for $30. Discounted tickets for Veterans and Seniors will 

be available at the gate. 

For questions about volunteering, please email volunteer@ 

bayoucityartfestival.com. For updates on social media, follow the 

official event hashtags #HouArtFest, #BCAF and #BCAFvolunteer, like the 

Facebook page or follow on Twitter and Instagram. 

LET’S GET COOKING AT THE 

2017 HARRIS COUNTY FAIR 

“FOOD WRANGLER CHALLENGE” 

3 rd Annual Harris County Fair “Food Wrangler Challenge” October 19 th , 

5- 8:30 PM at TX A&M AgriLife Extension, 3033 Bear Creek Drive, Houston, 

TX 77084. Food Wrangler is a chance for youth to show off their culinary 

skills! Teams compete for prizes and honors in two age divisions Junior/ 

Intermediate for grades 3 rd to 8 th and Senior level for youth grades 9 th to 

12 th as of September 1, 2017. Registration is $40 per team includes meal 

for coaches and participates. Register now on Eventbrite. Deadline is 

October 10 th . Youth participants must be a member of a Harris County 

FFA or FCCLA groups or a Harris County 4-H member. Rules are posted on 

the Harris County Fair website at www.hcfair.com or contact Sheryl Nolen, 

CEA 4-H at snolen@ag.tamu.edu or call 713-274-0978. 

SIP-N-STROLL 

November 4, 2017, 6-9 PM 

Villagio Town Center 

We will have many food, wine and other vendors, which make this event 

an enjoyable evening while raising awareness of The Ballard House and 

what we provide to those in need of a place to stay while receiving medical 

treatments in the Houston area. 

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Painting Exterior & Interior 

Sheet Rock Repairs • Carpentry & Siding 

Fences • Decks & Patios • Roofing 

Kitchen & Bath Remodeling 

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Canceled Events 

CYPRESS SYMPHONIC BAND 

OCTOBER CONCERT CANCELLED 

Please note that the Cypress Symphonic Band concert scheduled for 

Saturday, October 7, 2017, at Cornerstone United Methodist Church, 

18081 West Road, Houston, TX 77095 has been cancelled. The Band is 

apologetic for any inconvenience this may cause. However, their concert 

in December will take place and more information will be forthcoming. 

FLOODING DAMAGES CYPRESS CREEK CULTURAL 

DISTRICT CREEKFEST CANCELED FOR 2017 

Along with so many neighbors on Cypress Creek, the Cypress Creek 

Cultural District sustained serious damage from Hurricane Harvey. As a 

result, CreekFest has been canceled for 2017 but plans are to return in 

full force next year. The Centrum and Cypress Creek Christian Church and 

Community Center, the Barbara Bush Library, the Pearl Fincher Museum 

of Fine Arts and the Greenway trails experienced costly damages. All are 

working hard to become operative as soon as possible and need the 

support of the Northwest Community to aid the effort to do so. 

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Insurance covers only a portion of the costs to repair each of these 

organizations, so contributions from the community are needed and 

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will go directly to the cultural district organizations for flood relief. 

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How to Carve 

A Pumpkin 

When it comes to pumpkin carving, the idea is to have fun. We’ve 

got tips on carving the best pumpkin, as well as how to pick a good 

pumpkin for carving! 

HOW TO PICK A GOOD PUMPKIN FOR CARVING 

Look for one that is a little misshapen. Inspect it for soft spots (especially 

the end opposite the stem). Reject a pumpkin that has soft spots, they 

will cause it to deteriorate quickly. Remember, your pumpkin doesn’t 

have to sit on its base, in fact, that’s often its weakest spot. 

Let the pumpkin guide the shape of the face: An elongated pumpkin 

should have an elongated face. A fat and happy pumpkin should have 

a fat and happy face. 

HOLLOW OR WHOLE? 

There are two reasons for hollowing: (1) If the inside is going to be 

exposed (through the mouth, etc.), it looks better if it is hollowed 

neatly. (2) If you plan to light the pumpkin from the inside, it must be 

hollow. You can hollow it out from a hole in the back instead of the top, 

so that the look of the face isn’t affected. If you’re illuminating with a 

candle, you need to hollow from the top to allow the heat and smoke 

to escape. 

THE TOOLS 

Use a water-based marker to outline the face that you want to carve. 

First, draw a line down the center to establish symmetry. Then sketch 

the nose, the approximate center of the face. Once you’re satisfied with 

the details, trace over the lines using a permanent marker. For carving, 

basic kitchen implements, such as a paring knife or a steak knife with 

a standard - not serrated - blade that’s not going to bend, work well. 

You can also use a standard jigsaw blade. Otherwise, improvise: Use a 

melon-ball cutter to make circles, for example. 

MAKE A FACE 

To achieve a three-dimensional appearance, carve the entire pumpkin. 

Exaggerate the features. (If you aren’t sure what teeth really look like or 

how the gum line works, smile and look in the mirror.) If the pumpkin is 

frowning, carve wrinkles under the mouth. To add character, carve a lot 

of “crow’s feet” lines around the eyes. Consider using the stem as the 

nose and inserts such as radishes for the eyes or cut eyeballs from the 

back of the pumpkin and hold them in place with toothpicks. 

CARVE WITH CARE 

Use two hands at all times: one to control the blade and the other to 

control the pressure with which you cut (and thus the depth). Take care 

not to jab the blade into the pumpkin; you don’t want to cut all the 

way through the rind - except to determine its depth. The thickness of 

the rind will vary, not only from pumpkin to pumpkin, but also within 

one pumpkin. To determine your pumpkin’s average depth, cut a core 

sample where you want an eye or a nostril to be. Keep that piece nearby 

as a reminder of how deep you can safely cut. 

ENJOY IT WHILE IT LASTS 

Pumpkins, which are actually a fruit, not a vegetable, are 90 percent 

water, so after carving they usually last only three days to a week. A 

jack-o’-lantern with a surface carving will last longer than one that 

is cut all the way through. Putting a candle or other light inside will 

shorten its life span, as the heat that results can “cook” the pumpkin 

and reduce its longevity to a matter of hours. For a bright, shiny finish, 

spray Armor All on the pumpkin and rub it in. Paint will not preserve a 

pumpkin. However, if you decide to paint your pumpkin for decoration, 

use a water-based latex paint and wait at least an hour after carving so 

that the cuts you have made in the pumpkin have a chance to dry. 

Source: www.almanac.com

Halloween 

Jalapeno 

Mummies 

10 Jalapeno Peppers 

8 oz Softened Cream Cheese 

8 oz Pepper Jack Cheese 

1/2 tsp Minced Garlic 

Pinch Salt 

Pinch Pepper 

1 Scallion 

Candied Eyeballs 

Pillsbury Crescent Rolls 

WITCH HAT CUPCAKES 

CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES 

1 cup all-purpose flour 

1/2 tsp baking powder 

1/2 tsp salt 

1/2 cup cocoa 

1 cup sugar 

3/4 cup vegetable oil 

1 large egg 

3/4 cup milk 

1 tsp vanilla extract 

VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING 

1 cup unsalted butter softened 

1/2 tsp vanilla extract 

1 3/4 cup powdered sugar 

1 tbsp heavy whipping cream 

food coloring green and orange 

HAT DECORATIONS 

Oreo Thins 1 per cupcake 

Hershey Kisses 1 per cupcake 

Candy Corn cut along color lines 

For the Chocolate Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a muffin tin 

with cupcake liners, then set aside. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking 

powder, salt, and cocoa. Set aside. Using a stand mixer (or hand mixer + large 

bowl), beat together vegetable oil and egg on low for 30 seconds. Add milk 

and vanilla extract and mix until combined, about 1 minute. Keeping speed 

on low, slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, about 1/2 cup 

at a time. Once all dry ingredients have been added, mix just until the dry 

ingredients are no longer visible, about another 2-3 minutes. Be careful not 

to overmix. Pour batter into prepared muffin tin, filling containers about 1/2 

way full. Bake chocolate cupcakes in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until a 

tester toothpick comes out clean. Let cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes, 

then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. 

Preheat your over to 400° in line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 

Wash then Slice your jalapeño peppers in half lengthwise and scoop 

out the inside. In a large mixing bowl, use a cheese grater to shred your 

block of pepper jack cheese. Chop a scallion in tiny pieces. Mix in your 

cream cheese, scallion pieces, garlic, pepper and salt to your shredded 

cheese. Fill your jalapeño peppers with your cheese mixture. Now 

unroll your crescent rolls into rectangles (leave two triangles together 

and pinch the middle together). Use a pizza cutter to cut each crescent 

rectangle lengthwise into four even pieces. Wrap one or two pieces 

around each pepper, leaving a small opening for the eyes. Bake for 10- 

12 minutes. Right when you take your mummies out of the oven, add 

two candy eyes in each top opening. 

Source: www.frugalcouponliving.com 

Witch Hat 

Cupcakes 

For the Vanilla Buttercream Frosting: 

Using a stand mixer (or hand mixer + large bowl), beat butter and vanilla 

extract on high until fluffy. Drop speed to medium and slowly add sugar to 

butter, mixing thoroughly in between. If mixture gets too dry, add the 1 tbsp 

heavy whipping cream. If using food coloring, separate about 1/3 to 1/2 cup 

frosting to a separate bowl. Add green food coloring to the larger portion of 

frosting and orange food coloring to the smaller portion and mix thoroughly. 

Putting it all together: 

Decorate chocolate cupcakes with the green frosting (to create the “hair” 

for the witch) using a decorating tip of your choice. Press an Oreo on to 

the top of the green frosting (to create the brim of the hat). Using another 

piping bag, add about 1/2 tablespoon of orange frosting on top of the 

Oreo. Press an unwrapped Hershey Kiss into the frosting, using even 

pressure so that a ring of orange frosting appears around the base of the 

Kiss (this creates the top of the hat). Place a piece of cut candy corn into 

the orange frosting (for the hat buckle). I used only yellow pieces for this. 

Source: homemadehooplah.com

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FOR SALE 

Rockets tickets, 2 seats, section 103, row 23, seats 16&17, $135/pair, face value season-ticket 

holder. Great seats. Call/text 713-851-5431. 

Baby bed, Cherry wood, adjustable, 3 drawers, shelves, extra railing w/changing platform, 

$175 OBO, nice piece. 713-202-9691 Hearthstone. 

Samsung Series 7 15.6” Laptop, 8GB Memory, 1TB Hard Drive, Silver, i7 Processor, Model 

No. NP700Z5C-S01UB, includes Windows 7 Home, Office 2010, Acrobat Reader DC, Corel 

Paintshop Pro X6, Adobe Photoshop Elements 12 plus AC adapter. Extras include laptop bag, 

mouse and 4-port USB adapter, $600. Call or text 832-584-5951. 

Small Wheelchair, $50; Potty Chair (new), $25; Outside electric scooter lift AL100, $500; Small 

mobility scooter, $250. Leave number, 281-371-6919. 

Sealy Hybrid / Kelburn king size firm mattress and box springs. They are one and a half years 

old and like new condition. Paid $1,951.41 and selling for $1,300. Please contact Emma at 

281-859-1796. 

HELP WANTED 

Register Tapes Unlimited is looking for Inside Sales/Telemarketing reps to work in our 

corporate office call center in the Houston/Katy area. We have a contract with over 10,000 

major grocery chains in 47 states and Western Canada. Heavy Cold Calling to Business 

Owners to set appointments for top producing outside reps, $10/Hour plus unlimited Comm. 

& Bonuses. Our team’s average $15-$30/hour w/ comm. Full Time M-F. No Late nights or 

weekends, great environment. You will be eligible for Medical/Dental/Vision & Life insurance 

after 60 days, 401k after 1 year. No experience needed: www.rtui.com. To apply, send resume 

to kimberlee.moore@rtui.com. 

Looking for people to work in the field services, crew workers and helpers to work on servicing 

irrigation systems for growing Irrigation Company, no experience needed, will train. Must 

have own transportation and clean driver’s license. Growth opportunity, Northwest Houston 

area. Email: sprinklerworkers@gmail.com. 

Plumbers or Apprentices for repair. Bilingual preferred. Please call 281-256-2239. 

Housekeepers needed. Great hours for moms with school age children. 281-861-0394. 

Dental Assistant needed, at least 2 years of experience, must be state licensed. 281-550-0900. 

West Houston Electric is looking for Experienced Journeyman Electricians to join our team 

of Expert Residential Electrical Service Technicians. We offer competitive pay with benefits 

including company vehicle. Requirements: Must have good driving record, valid driver 

license and must have current Texas Journeyman Electrician License. Send resume to: info@ 

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HOW TO PLACE 

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Submissions and choose Classifieds. Select which area 

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have any questions, please give us a call at 281-463-8649. 

Classified Ads 

Dental assistant position available. F/T, nonsmoker, experienced preferred, 

knowledge of Dentrix software and bilingual a plus. Must be state licensed; 

Front desk receptionist, bilingual preferred. Fax resume to: 281-861-7174. 

Or call 281-861-7500. 

HOMES/CONDOS/LAND FOR SALE 

2 - one/half acre connecting lots (total one acre) on Grand Harbour Island 

on Lake Conroe in Montgomery, Texas. Excellent location on water. Will 

sell together or separate. $150,000 each OBO. 281-858-4422. 

HOMES FOR LEASE 

4.2.5-2 with pool. Elegant home in heart of Copperfield with major 

upgrades interior and exterior plus a sprinkler system. Must see! Asking 

$247,500. Please call 281-463-8147 or 713-416-7981 for appointment. 

TIMESHARES/VACATION HOMES 

Vacation Home in Galveston, TX located beachside, 16 miles from 

downtown Galveston, 2nd row gulf view home with cargo lift, sleeps 

19 people, 6 bedrooms with 3 master suites, large 2-story deck. Great 

family getaway! Book: https://www.sandnsea.com/booking/sea-pearl/ 

SEAPEARL phone: 409-797-5500. 

Furnished ocean view vacation rental available in San Diego California. 

Looking for a vacation spot in San Diego? Look no further. This one or two 

bedroom, two bath, fully furnish unit is a 3 minute walk to the sand in 

beautiful Pacific Beach. Here are some other highlights: 1,113 sq.ft., 1 or 2 

bedroom, 2 bath, Ocean views, High speed internet, Fully furnished with 

full kitchen, Heated pool and hot tub and did I mention that it’s a 3-minute 

walk to the beach? Contact Art Bennett for more details: Art.Bennett@ 

sbcglobal.net, 713-247-9507. 

Galveston Seawall Condo, beautiful ocean view, full kitchen, sleeps 4-6, 

$550/weekend, Nottingham family owned. Completely renovated, NOT in 

rental pool. No pets. So close and so much fun, Galveston! Stacie 713-302- 

5222. 

Timeshare: Rent a lovely condo for a full week in Hawaii! I have one week 

reserved in Maui, resort name is Kauhale Makai. Sleeps 4, one bedroom, 

fully stocked kitchen. The resort charges $200 per day if not with timeshare. 

What else needs to be said... It’s Hawaii! $795 per week. For information 

contact Cheryl at 281-855-7427. 

Las Vegas Timeshare: On the Strip near the airport, sleeps 4, full kitchen, 

dining & living. Jacuzzi in room, 2 TV’s, 2 Phones, 2 pools outside building, 

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information. 

NOVENA 

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NOVENA TO ST. JUDE 

May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved 

throughout the world, now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy 

on us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude helper of the 

hopeless, pray for us. Say Novena 9 times a day for 9 days. It has never 

been known to fail. Publication must be promised. Thank you, St. Jude 

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