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 2008 Salute to the Stars October 23rd 2008

The Cy-Fair Educational Foundation raised over $160,000 this year which has been our best year ever!



 

“SPOTLIGHT” TEACHERS RECEIVE RED-CARPET TREATMENT AT GALA EVENT

Excitement and drama filled the air as 74 Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District teachers were cheered by student “fans” from their home schools as they each walked the red carpet Oct. 23.

These outstanding “Spotlight Teachers” were the stars of the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation’s 11th annual Salute to the Stars Gala held at the Richard E. Berry Educational Support Center. One teacher from each Cy-Fair school was “nominated” for the honor by their campus principal and administrative team.

CFEF stages the event each year to honor Spotlight Teachers, and to raise funds for Cy-Fair ISD’s Instructional Excellence Grant program and CFEF’s student scholarship program. The 2008 event brought in over $160,000 for those two worthy causes.

“These donations are critical to the Cypress-Fairbanks School District,” said Pam Wells, Cy-Fair ISD’s associate superintendent for facilities, planning and community relations.  “In this time of serious financial constraints brought on by the Texas Legislature’s method of financing public schools, this money helps to provide needed professional development to enhance teacher excellence which benefits all of our students.”

The Cy-Fair ISD school board also saluted the Spotlight Teachers – from 47 elementary schools, 23 secondary schools and four special programs facilities – at a special meeting in May.

In addition to placing the spotlight on Cy-Fair ISD educators, CFEF recognized Dr. Thomas L. DeBauche, an esteemed cardiologist, as a Friend of Education CFISD.  Dr. DeBauche, whose practice is Cy-Fair Cardiovascular Associates at 11301 Fallbrook Drive, is an active volunteer in Cy-Fair ISD schools and has donated 12 EKG machines for conducting heart screenings on student athletes.

Lauri Baker, a counselor at Cy-Fair ISD’s Arnold Middle School, and Linda Humphries, Vice President of the West Belt branch of Allegiance Bank Texas, co-chaired the 2008 Salute to the Stars Gala.

“Our loyal business community, Cy-Fair residents and community partners were very generous this year in supporting this event to recognize the outstanding educators in our school district,” Humphries said.

The 2008 Event Underwriter was Cy Fair Federal Credit Union.  The sponsor for “Academy Award Superintendent’s Table” was SHW Group, LLP; and the “Red Carpet” sponsor was Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center Hospital & Tenet Healthcare Foundation.

Caldwell Companies sponsored a drawing for a $1,000 cash prize, which was won by Spotlight Teacher Shannon Garton, who teaches at Frazier Elementary School.

General Growth Properties’ Bridgeland donated $100 gift certificates to each of the Spotlight Teachers.

 

Cypress  Shining Star
 


Tracy Martin is a shining star in our wonderful community.  She is  knitting hats for the local Cancer centers (North Cypress and Cy-fair) patients for this Fall and Winter.  She has made one for my dad who is currently going though radiation and chemo. When I asked her why she does it she said "  Well, I lost my Mom to ovarian cancer 3 1/2 years ago and just feel really compelled to let other patients know someone out there cares about them. This is a really hard time in their lives as well as their families and knowing someone out there cares about them can make a world of difference!"  She is currently looking for anyone who knits or crochets to help and be involved in this project.  Mrs. Martin Explained "The hats don't have to be fancy, but warm and easily washed and dried."    If you don't knit or crochet, donations of yarn or gift cards to ebay or Hobby Lobby would be greatly appreciated as  most of  her expense comes from yarn .  I would just like to solute Tracy Martin for doing such a wonderful thing.  I hope her project grows and touches the lives of many people.  To Contact her   Tracy  Martin  email her at
pmartin913@comcast.net. 
 

 

Cypress Cares For Our Troops
 

       Cypress Cares is a community group that was  founded by a prior-service US Army Reserves officer in early 2008. This  is a group of community volunteers dedicated to providing community support for the troops who protect our freedoms, through care packages and letters of encouragement from those of us who are proud to be Americans.  They rely 100% on volunteers, donated items and financial contributions.   I encourage you to check out their website where you can read letters from the troops they have sent care packages to. You can also find out how to volunteer, make donation and see their current events.   I think people like this help make our community a great one to live in.  Visit their website at  www.cypress-cares.org

 

CYPRESS CARES UPCOMING EVENTS

 

Saturday, October 11: Care Package boxing day at the Cole's Crossing Community Center; 13050 Barker Cypress Road near Jarvis Road, ½ mile north of HWY 290, in Cypress, TX.

Friday, October 17, 9-4 and Saturday, October 18, 9-3:  Cole’s Crossing subdivision’s Fall Market.  Cypress Cares will be hosting a booth where you may come and sign Christmas cards that will be delivered to deployed US troops.

Saturday, October 18:  Donation drive at the Chase Bank located on HWY 290 at Barker Cypress Rd., from 9 AM until 3 PM.  We will be accepting donations of snacks and hygiene items 

 Saturday, October 25, 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM: Donation drive, at the Wal Mart location on FM 529 near HWY 6.  We will be accepting donations of snack foods and hygiene items. 

 Sunday, October 26, 1-7 PM:  Fund raising event to be held at Cole’s Crossing Community Center, 13050 Barker Cypress Rd.  This is a presentation and sale of a designer line of ladies clothing.

 

A suggested list of donations is available on the Cypress Cares website:  
 www.cypress-cares.org

 

  This Weekend in Cypress
 

This weekend  Bridgeland celebrated the opening of their Cypress Creek nature trails by holding its first annual Nature fest.  These wood trails will take you through a treasure of natural resources, introduce you to local wildlife and vegetation and give you a glimpse of what life here was like hundreds of years ago.  The trails are  rustic and are  1.3 miles long.  At the Nature Fest they had performances from the Houston Zoo, Houston, Canine Frisbee Disc Club, and Birds of Prey.  They had lots of activities for the kids such as pony rides, petting zoo, and a exhibit  where the kids could hold armadillos.  All of the activities and shows were free for everyone to enjoy. This  was a  first class event put on by Bridgeland for the entire Cypress Community.  For more information on Bridgeland go to www.bridgeland.com or call 281-304-5588. For more information about the Houston Canine Frisbee Disc Club go to www.houstonfrisbeedogs.com. If you have pictures from actives or events   around Cypress that you would like posted  email them to tracy@mycypressdirectory.com.
 

                                                

 

 7th Annual Fairfield 5K for Leukemia & Lymphoma
 

 


  Ike  Hits  Cypress
 

 

 

Neighbors helping neighbors all over Cypress.  This is one thing that makes our community so great.  I know some people in our community are still without power and I hope everyone gets power soon.  There are a lot of people in our area with roof damage. When you drive around our area, you see a lot of blue tarps on roofs.  If you do have roof damage and still need a blue tarp you can call  the Roof tarps Corps of Engineers . They can come to your home and cover your roof with a tarp. Call 1-888-ROOF-BLU.  CFISD is set to have the teachers and staff returning on Monday September 22 and have the students will be returning on Tuesday September 23rd.  This may change to be sure to check CFISD website for more information.

A lot of people have high insurance deductibles to fix things like fences and roofs you may want to sign up with FEMA to see if they will be able to help with the high deductibles.  Call FEMA for assistance if you had damage to your property due to Hurricane Ike. That number is 1-800-621-3362

 

Ike Discussion Forum

http://www.mycypressdirectory.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3888

Ike Clean Up Service Forum

http://www.mycypressdirectory.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3902

 

Click her for  Ike Photo Page

 


 This is the home of  the owner of
 Avian Automotive located on
 Cypress Farms Ranch Rd.
Just outside of Cypress Point Subdivision. 
A large tree landed on his home
and crushed the roof. 
 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 



                        This was a      common site in our area.                                          This type of damage was  Cypress.
Lots of fences that were knock down by the
 strong winds from Ike.   This house is located                
 in the Cypress Point Subdivision

 

Just as the sun came up a home across our street had a pine tree up rooted and was on top of their roof.










 Send pictures you want posted on the website to  ikepics@mycypressdirectory.com
 

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Cypress History

 The area around which Cypress sits now was populated by Atakapan Indian tribes, but they soon disappeared after the appearance of German settlers in the 1840s; their heritage is most notably reflected in the names of some of the major thoroughfares of the area, such as Huffmeister and Telge Roads. General Sam Houston and his Texas Army visited the area on March 22, 1836 on the way to Harrisburg, which is now known as Houston, just days before the Battle of San Jacinto. The area was mostly rural until the 1980s, when developers began to develop the area as an alternative suburb to Katy.

Geography
 

Cypress is located at 29°59′40″N, 95°40′3″W (29.9947, -95.6676), near the intersection of US Highway 290 and Spring-Cypress Road. Cypress is located within the Cypress Creek and Little Cypress Creek watershed.

Cypress has two distinct geographic profiles separated by Highway 290. The area north of US 290 is forested and thickly wooded, while the area south of 290 is predominately ranchland and grassy prairie.

Cypress falls under the jurisdiction of Harris County Precincts 3 and 4 (separated by Cypress Creek).

Major arteries include Highway 290 to the South and Texas State Highway 249 to the North. Both have planned expansion projects which may include new tollways and commuter rail. However, the planned timetable has not kept up with the immense growth of the area over the past 10 years.

Demographics

As of the 2000 US Census, there were approximately 46,025 people, 15,207 households, and 12,914 families living in the zip codes labeled as Cypress. There were 15,207 housing units at an average density of 190.9/km² (494.6/mi²). Most households are single-family residences with an average of 3 members per family.

The 77429 Zip Code is one of the most affluent zip codes in Harris County; nearly 77% of the population has an income over US $50,000 and 42.65% earning over $100,000.  The Cypress urban cluster ranks 50th in the top 100 highest-income urban areas in the United States.

Cypress is home to a number of master-planned communities such as Longwood, Coles Crossing, Rock Creek, Lakewood Forest/Lakewood Forest Estates, Lakewood Oaks Estates, Blackhorse Ranch, Bridgeland, Cypress Creek Lakes, Fairfield, Northlake Forest, and numerous other single home family residential developments.

Notable Residents

Fred WhitfieldFred Whitfield, seven time calf roping world champion.
Born  August 5, 1967
Inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of fame

 


 

Woody Williams, RHP for the Houston Astros.
Attended Cy-Fair HS and the University of Houston.
Born: August 19, 1966
2006 Salary: $5,000,000

 

Chuck Watson, founder of Dynegy (formerly NGC), minority owner of the Houston Texans and the Houston Aeros. Principal of Houston Real Estate group Caldwell Watson.


 

Sam Adams - Defensive Tackle with the NFL's Cincinnati Bengals.
 Played HS football at Cypress Creek HS and Texas A&M University.
Born  June 13, 1973

 

Dan Neil - Offensive Guard with the NFL's Denver Broncos.
Played HS football at Cypress Creek HS and the University of Texas.
 Born: October 21, 1973


 

Josh Williams - Former Defensive Tackle for the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints. Played HS Football at Cypress Creek HS and the University of Michigan.
Born August 9, 1976

 

Martha Madison - Attended HS at Cypress Creek HS.
Born July 27,1977

She has been playing Isabella "Belle" Black Kiriakis on the soap opera Days of Our Lives since 2004. Madison is the fifth actress to portray Belle on the daytime drama. She previously appeared on the daytime drama Passions and had a role in the film Kate and Leopold.

 

Education

 

Cypress is served by Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District, the third largest school district in the State of Texas and one of the fastest growing in the United States. The area served by CFISD has an estimated population of nearly 700,000 as of 2005.

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD high school students attend Cy-Fair High School, Cypress Creek High School, Cypress Falls High School, Cypress Woods High School, Cypress Springs High School, Langham Creek High School, or Cypress Ridge High School.

Two more High Schools are currently being constructed, to open in 2008. They are Cypress Ranch High School and Cypress Lakes High School.

Cypress is home of Cy-Fair College of the North Harris Montgomery Community College District

 

Fire Departments

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The area of Cypress is served by two volunteer fire departments, Cy-Fair VFD and Cypress Creek VFD. Cy-Fair VFD is one of the largest volunteer fire departments in the United States with 11 stations.

 

 

Houston Premium Outlet Now Open

 

This was the line outside of the Coach factory Outlet store.  I was there from 9:00am to 3:30pm and the line only got longer though out the day.  Nike which is located right next door was very busy with lots of great sales. 

 

Tips for before you go:

Make sure that you go online to the website www.premiumoutlets.com and sign up for the VIP membership which is free. You can then print out a list of coupons and a coupon for a VIP coupon book when you get there. You will want to go the the information booth when you get to the mall to sign up for all the give a ways and to claim your coupon book. The information desk is inside the food court.

The lay out of the mall is nice because it goes in one big loop and cuts across in the middle. You still may want to wear comfortable walking shoes.

Beware when you go to the crocs store they don't have prices on anything you have to ask.  The prices are good though most of the crocs are $19 some are less some are more.

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To see more pictures of the outlet mall click here

 

Facts About the Mall
SIZE: 427,000 square feet of GLA (75 acres)

The adjacent parcel to the east consists of 100 acres that will be developed by Simon Community/Lifestyle Center Division and named Fairfield Towne Center

FEATURES: The center features a centrally located food court and playground. A wide range of customer services will be available at the Information Center, providing area and merchant information, stroller and wheelchair rentals, gift cards and more. The center offers special benefits to tours and groups.

ECONOMIC IMPACT: SALES: The center is projected to generate over $150 million annually in retail sales.

JOBS: During construction, the development created over 300 construction jobs. Upon opening, the center is providing over 800-1000 permanent and part-time jobs, with an annual payroll of over $15 million.

TAXES: The center will generate in excess of $12 million in sales taxes annually. In addition, the center is projected to generate annual real estate property tax revenues of more than $ $2,300,000 annually.

DEVELOPER: Chelsea Property Group, Roseland, NJ, a wholly-owned division of Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG)

Grand Opening Sales
ADIDAS  - 25% off slides, shorts, soccer apparel, swimwear and tees. (Mar 27 – Apr 28)
ANN TAYLOR FACTORY STORE Enter to win a $500 Shopping Spree. Spend $50, receive 15% off. Spend $100, receive 20% off. Spend $200, receive 25% off.
AUNTIE ANNE'S SOFT PRETZELS Free pretzels Mar 27, 10am-4pm. Buy two pretzels, get one free (Mar 27 – 31). Buy two pretzel dogs and get a free medium drink (Mar 27 – May 30). Mascot “Twisty” will hand out balloons, stickers & coupons.
BANANA REPUBLIC FACTORY STORE 50% off select styles.
BASS 40% off entire store - limited exclusions apply.
BCBG MAX AZRIA 15% off any purchase. Limit one per customer, per visit. Valid on current outlet price. Does not apply to accessories.
BROOKS BROTHERS FACTORY STORE Receive 10% off your entire purchase of $75 or more. Redeemable for merchandise only. Discount may not be applied toward taxes, shipping and handling, monogramming and engraving, alterations or personalization.
CALPHALON KITCHEN OUTLET Cooking Demonstrations by Calphalon Chefs: Mar 28, 12pm-5pm; Mar 29, 12pm-5pm; Mar 30, 12-2:30pm. $39.99 Calphalon One Infused Anodized Fajita Pan with Wood Trivet (regularly $79.99). $29.99 Calphalon Nonstick Square Grill Pan (regularly $49.99). $19.99 Contemporary Steak Knife 4 pc. Forged Cutlery Set (regularly $29.99).
CLARKS BOSTONIAN Enter to win a $250 shopping spree. (Mar 27 – Apr 22)
COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY Receive a limited edition fabric tote bag or sport water bottle with purchase. While supplies last.
CORNINGWARE CORELLE REVERE First 200 Customers receive a 7oz. ramekin with purchase. (Mar 27 – 29 & Apr 4 – 5)
EASY SPIRIT Buy one, get one 50% off select styles.
ECKO UNLTD 10% off entire purchase.
EDDIE BAUER OUTLET $10 off any $50 purchase. $20 off any $100 purchase. (Mar 27 – Apr 6)
ELIE TAHARI Spring collection, 30% off full price. Women’s, men’s and shoe Fall collections, additional 40% off already reduced prices.
GAP OUTLET 50% off of select styles
GEOFFREY BEENE 40% off entire store - limited exclusions apply.
GOLD TOE Buy 6 or more, save 20%; Buy 10 or more, save 25%. Sock Wardrobe Give-Away (Enter to Win)
GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES/PRETZELTIME Buy 5 cookies, get 1 free. Three brownies for just $5.00. Buy 3 pretzels, get 1 free. Appearance by Cookie Man Mascot and sampling of cookies and pretzels daily.
GUESS Free gift with any purchase of $75 or more. While supplies last. Live DJ: Mar 28-Mar 29, 2pm-6pm.
HANESBRANDS 20% off entire store. (Mar 27 – 31)
IZOD 40% off entire store - limited exclusions apply.
JODY MARONI'S SAUSAGE KINGDOM Free product samples. Jody Maroni – the Sausage King – will share the story of how the kingdom came to be and why our sausages are "the best you will ever eat."
JONES NEW YORK Grand Opening – All Day Sale. Jones New York Suits $99.99. Evan Picone Dresses $59.99. Jones New York Sport Knit Tops 2 for $29.99.
JUICY COUTURE Enter to win one of (8) $25 Gift Coupons.
KASPER Grand Opening – All Day Sale. Kasper Select Suits $79.99 & $119.99.
Select Knits $19.99 to $29.99
KATE SPADE Grand Opening Tea Party event. Enjoy “Cookies with Kate,” plus receive a free gift when you spend $175. (Apr 5)
KENNETH COLE First 100 customers receive a Drawstring Gift Bag.
LANE BRYANT OUTLET Venezia Fashion Short Sleeved Tops $14.99 (selected styles). Venezia tees $12.99. Sleepwear 40% off. Bras $16.99- $24.99 includes Playtex, Bali Studio & Cacique.
LE CREUSET Save 20% off Cactus Cast Iron Cookware, Stoneware & Silicone Tools. Save 20% off Dune Cast Iron Cookware, Stockpots, Teakettles, Stoneware & Textiles.
LEVI'S/DOCKERS OUTLET Men’s 559 Jeans Sale $24.99. All Levi Capri’s $14.99.
LIZ CLAIBORNE Grand Opening Open House Event. Light fare will be served. (Apr 5)
LUCKY BRAND JEANS Enter to win one of (8) $25 Gift Coupons
MICHAEL KORS Special gift with purchase of $200 or more
NEW BALANCE FACTORY STORE 25% off entire purchase. (Mar 27 – Apr 7)
NIKE FACTORY STORE First 100 customers on each day will receive a water bottle with a $10 Nike Gift Card. In Store Power Hours each day from 1pm-3pm; 3/27: Additional 30% off entire stock of Women’s Running and Tech Apparel, 3/28: Additional 30% off entire stock of Men’s Golf Apparel and Accessories, 3/29: Additional 30% off entire stock of Men’s Running Apparel, 3/30: Additional 30% off entire stock of Kids Apparel. Plus, register to win $500 in Nike Gift Cards (see store for details). Appearance by Sheryl Swoopes (Pro Women’s Basketball Player for Nike) Mar 30, 2pm-4pm.
NINE WEST Buy one, get one 50% off select styles.
ONEIDA Register to win a $1000 Kitchen Giveaway: 7-pc cookware set, 61- pc dinnerware set, set of fine stainless, assorted gadgets and tools.
PERFUMANIA Extra 30% off select items. (Mar 27 – Apr 28) Continuous sampling throughout the weekend.
PERRY ELLIS Register to win (4) $50 gift cards; (1) Perry Ellis Messenger Bag; (10) Pairs of Sunglasses. Drawings held 4/22/08. Perry Ellis Keychain with $75 purchase while supplies last. Basic Knits $24.99 each or 2 for $40; 30%-50% off sportswear. (Mar 27 – Apr 22)
PETITE SOPHISTICATE OUTLET Career separates 30% off selected styles.
ROBERT WAYNE FOOTWEAR 15% off entire purchase. Ugg and certain styles excluded. (Mar 27 - Apr 6)
SAMSONITE COMPANY STORE Select Samsonite Luggage Collections on sale. Buy one, get one 50% off. (Valid through Apr 23) Packing demonstrations upon request throughout the day.
SKECHERS Register to win a $50 gift card In-store. Free keychain to all customers. Free Cinch Tote or Watch with any purchase while supplies last. Grand Opening Skechers Scratchers…where everyone wins! Match 2 to save between 10% to 50% off your entire purchase! (Some exclusions apply. See store for details. While supplies last.)
SOLSTICE Select styles from Marc Jacobs, Kate Spade, Dior and Valentino at the hot price of $59.99, regularly $195-$295 while supplies last. Maui Jim representative in store to introduce new product: Mar 27, 1pm - 5pm.
STARBUCKS COFFEE Continuous sampling all day.
TIME FACTORY WATCH OUTLET Free gift with any purchase while supplies last
TOMMY HILFIGER 25%-40% off select merchandise.
ULTRA DIAMONDS $50 off for any purchase over $99 when you mention Ad Code CY99. Limit one per customer. (Mar 27 – 31)
VAN HEUSEN 40% off entire store - limited exclusions apply.
WATERFORD WEDGWOOD Customer Tabletop Makeover – Bring in samples of your dinnerware for personal consultations on updating your table for everyday & holiday entertaining: Mar 27, 10am-7pm. Select Waterford Biscuit Barrels: $109.99. 20% off Wedgwood Classic Bone China Place Settings. Gift with purchase over $100. Waterford Candle Collection from $79.99 to $189.99. (Through Mar 31)
 
ZALES OUTLET Take an extra 10% off. Excludes Exceptional value Items, Price Breaks, WOW Items, Clearance and pre-owned merchandise,
seasonal gifts, loose diamonds, special orders, special events and gift card purchases. (Mar 27 – Apr 17).
 
 

 

Jack Jones Benefit
March 29,2008
 www.caringbridge.org/visit/jackjones

Copperfield Church
8350 Highway 6 north
Houston Tx 77095
12pm-4pm

 

Jack Jones Benefit Fund

 Jack Jones is 5 years old and was diagnosed in March of 2007 with Wilms Tumor Stage 2. It is a childhood cancer that affects the kidneys. His left kidney had a 5 pound tumor which was removed March 5th. He did 18 weeks of chemotherapy, which ended July 17th. In August 2007 he relapsed after being off treatment for 3 weeks. THE BEAST WAS BACK!!! The doctors found several nodules in his lungs. We were very shocked seeing that with the original diagnosis, there was only a 5% chance of relapse. He is now in the last week of his 24 weeklong chemotherapy and radiation treatment. Presently any sign of disease is negative and we are praying that the beast stays away…this time for good!!!

In honor of Jacks strength and journey, we are having a benefit for him. We will be raising money to help with medical expenses and celebrating his end of treatment. As you can imagine, the family has incurred an absurd amount of medical bills and we are trying to help provide a relief for that. It’s hard to believe that all this has happened in less than a year!!! Please support this precious family in whatever way that you can. His mother has been a rock in this roller coaster ride. She is a single hard-working mother of two who, with the support of family and friends, has maintained a fulltime job even when it is from Jack’s side in the hospital. I think it’s time that the community rally around her to give her a little relief. 

Most importantly, please keep Jack and all the innocent children who are battling cancer in your prayers. I truly believe that without the support and prayer that Jack has received so far, he would not be where he is now. The power of prayer is amazing!!! 

Thank you for your support and May God Bless you and your family!!!

Please contact us and let us know how you would like to help with the benefit ~ we really appreciate your support!!!!!!!!!!

Jessica Davis @ 832-276-0000 or jessica-davis@earthlink.net

Natalie Wilson @ 281-381-7485 or nataliedwilson@sbcglobal.net

Visit www.caringbridge.org/visit/jackjones to read more about his journey!

If you would like to make a donation to Jack, please make payable to:

Jack Jones ~ Chase Bank ~ Acct#: 2901891248

 

Spot Light on a Local Author

 

Ruth was born in Pinebluff, Arkansas, the youngest of seven.  Her father was a minister and their family moved throughout the south as he took the pastorate and started new churches. Ruth's father was sixty-four years old when she was born so she was the apple of his eye and always encouraged that anything  she wanted to do was possible.   

Ruth marched for civil rights, freedom from hunger and has always had a strong sense that
everyone should receive an equal opportunity to pursue their dreams.   She attended
college at seventeen, graduated and married young, beginning her love of reading, writing
and art at an early age.   Ruth has been a writer and storyteller all of her life.  Before she
began writing, she would sit with her friends or lie on the beach and create stories to
entertain them.

Her son, Gary, was born in Michigan and has been one of the proudest moments of her life
second only to the birth of her grandsons, Cameron and Chance.

Her most recently published book is chessmen  which can be purchased at Barnes and Noble and Amazon.com.
 

 

She will set up a meeting with the My Cypress Directory Book Club to discuss her book and sign there copies.  Check the Book Club forum for more details

 

 

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