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By: James M. Rankin, Sportswriter Montgomery CountyNews
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t k i n g d o n h e decorations, the Scouts have completion time thirty minutes, in u in n t packaging, for thenextholiday
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“TheScoutscontinueto amaze us here at the historical society,” said MHS President Billy Ray Duncan. “Without them, it would be very difficult to decorate the museum each Christmas season. Their service is very much appreciated.”
c Montgomery needed to be put back into storage for another year So, who are you gonna call? Well, Scoutmaster Mat Wilson,
Montgomery who had a crewofscoutsattheready for just such an event Wilson’s scouts have a drivetokeepbusy,helping the community, and have developed a good v relationship with the historicalsociety,forwhen Eagle Scout projects are needed, or for the need of service hours. This is the
secondyearthatthescouts have worked with the Montgomery Historical Society saving members fromsoremuscles.
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In what took the older folk of the MHS eight hours to complete several years ago, Scoutmaster Wilson and his Scouts finished in just over one hour after Thanksgiving This past Saturday, when
folk MHS hours several ago, and in Saturday, when
2025 marks another year for The Scouts from Montgomery area Troops to impress the community with their service and Eagle Scout Projects. The historical society was grateful to have several thingsfixedattheircampus with Eagle Scout Jude Wilson last year. His last project involved repairing and painting fence pickets and the porch, as well as some landscaping projects including adding a rain barrel to prevent soil erosion.
Scout Madison Bowman from Troop and
Montgomery Scout Madison Bowman from Troop 907, led scouts and
2025 marks another year from Montgomery Troops to impress the community with service and Eagle The historical society was grateful to have several things campus with Jude Wilson year. His project repairing and painting fence pickets and the porch, as some projects including adding rain barrel soil erosion. theseason, the decorations at P er omp use ori Montgomery needed to back So, f T o Montgomery crew theready for Wilson’s drive the have d p a g relationship the historical for Eagle needed, the of service hours.
C.J. Stroud was poised and ready to make an impact during his first seriesofdowns,makingsix (6) attempts for six (6) completions along with a perfecttouchdownstriketo Texans'widereceiverNico Collins for a two (2) yard score before he departed fromthegame.Collinshad five (5) receptions for thirty-eight (38) yards Also he reached the thousand-yard mark in receptions with seven (7) touchdownsfortheseason. J o e M i x o
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RSVP List quickly “capped-off” and filled to “over flowing” for Celebrating the Successes of 2024, and Ringing In 2025! Therewasa second List for the “Waiting & Hoping”,buttherewereno cancellations which is rare thesedays.Again,aspecial Invitationwasdesignedby Texas Award Winning Artist, Sam Caldwell for the Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter Many Members save these lovely printed Invitations and hang on theirChristmasTrees!
The Joan OfArc VP i q i l and ove l fo wasa second List the there cancellations which these special was Award Sam Caldwell Joan Of and theirChristmasTrees!
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escort RJOA Honorary AssociateMember DOUG COLLINGS, were there to greet all arrivals with kisses and Jingle Bell Necklaces to kick off the evening! The visiting and laughterflowed,aswellas the “spirits”. Each place setting had its own special RedChristmasTree,which Chairman COLLINGS
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TAGLIENTI surprised ALLherRebelSisterswith darling little Christmas Charm Bracelets! The wrapped Southern Ornament” gifts were collected into a giant festive Christmas Basket, and soon they over-flowed too! After everyone enjoyed their delicious dinners, it was gift time! MYRA LISTON certainly provided the most creative and coveted with her hand made - four dimensionalvarious pictures of the Chapter’s Heroine: Belle
later gifted as favors to all attendees. with Charm r d the n gifts festive too! After everyone enjoyed their delicious dinners, it was time! MYRA LISTON certainly provided the creative and coveted with hand made fourvarious the Chapter’s Belle
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As we dust ourselves off from 2024, it is indeed refreshing to ahead into to discover the promise of the new year I would like to begin this article with my three (3) powerful pillar questions exercise.
As we dust ourselves off from 2024, it is indeed refreshing to look ahead into 2025 to discover the promise of the new year I would like to begin this article with my three (3) powerful pillar questions exercise.
1. Where are you going?
1. Where are you going?
2. have you been?
2. Where have you been?
3. Why are you not thereyet?
3. Why are you not thereyet?
Where do you want to go in 2025? There are many individuals that will be making the transition
from work life to retirement others are moving from having two incomes to only one income, due to divorce, or they are expanding their h o u s e h o l d t o accommodate an aging parent or a boomerang child.
Where do want to go in There are many that will be making the transition from work life to retirement others are moving from having two incomes to only one income, due to divorce, or they expanding their h o s e h l d t o accommodate aging parent or a boomerang child.
Many individuals are on the path to financial independence Everyone hastheirownuniquepath, socustomizationiscritical if the objective is going to be accomplished. In order to accomplish our financialgoals,weneedto incorporate a strategy in our financial lives A strategycanbedefinedasa plan of action. A plan has two intricate elements, which is the design of the plan followed by the executionofit.
have learned thepreviousyear canassistyouin financially are some skills have you developed will make a difference in your can be resource in assisting you in hiking up financial learning navigating the turbulent and you safely a safeharbor?
What have you learned fromthepreviousyearthat canassistyouinbecoming financially independent? What are some specific skills have you developed that will make a dramatic difference in your life? Who can be a resource in assisting you in hiking up the financial learning curve, navigating through the turbulent waters and putting you safely into a safeharbor?
The last question will beanaidinidentifyingthe roadblocks and obstacles that are preventing you from achieving your financial goals. Listed are some insights that will assist you in making 2025 yourbestyearever
The last question beanaidinidentifyingthe and obstacles that are preventing from achieving goals. Listed are some insights that in making yourbestyearever
1. Designyour householdbudget.
1. Designyour2025 householdbudget.
Many are on the path to financial independence Everyone hastheirownuniquepath, socustomizationiscritical if the objective going to be accomplished. In order to a om lish our financialgoals, needto incorporate in our financial lives A strategy bedefinedasa plan of action. A has two intricate elements, which is the design of the plan followed by the execution youputtogether you have gone longwayintaking yourfinancialpicture.It beensaidthatyou 5%-15% money when have Also, budget reduce your financial anxiety you will know what is coming yourlifeandwhatis out.
Whenyouputtogether a budget you have gone a longwayintakingcontrol ofyourfinancialpicture.It hasbeensaidthatyouwill discover 5%-15% more money when you have a budget.Also,abudgetwill reduce your financial anxiety since you will know what is coming into yourlifeandwhatisgoing out.
3. Check your life insurance plan to ensure you have the right amount oflifeinsurancetoprotect yourfamilyincaseofyour early demise Lif
Insurance is designed to replace your economic value and to provide money for your loved ones.Also, make sure you have the right amount of coverage,therighttypeof policy based on your needs, and the expense shouldfityourbudget.
3. Check your life insurance plan to ensure you have the right amount of insurancetoprotect yourfamilyincase your early dem Life Insurance designed to replace your economic value provide money for your loved ones. make sure you have the right amount of coverage,therighttypeof policy based on your needs, and the expense shouldfityour
4. Start to think about your retirement. In 2025, the contribution limits for IRA's and 401 (k) plans have been updated. The new limits areasfollows: · The Individual
4. Start to think about your retirement. In 2025, the contribution limits for IRA's and 401 (k) plans have been updated. The new limits areas
· The Individual re i
(IRAs) are $7,000 for the year If you are in a 22% tax bracket, then the outof-pocket investment for your IRA is only $5,460 providing you $1,540 of actualtaxsaving.
ment cc u ts (IRAs) are $7,000 for the year are in a 22% tax then the outof-pocket investment for your IRA $5,460 providing you of actualtaxsaving.
· Thereisanewand higherCatch-Upprovision for individuals over the ageoffifty
· Thereisanewand higherCatch-Upprovision for individuals over the ageoffifty
· C a c u p contribution limit and over:
requires employers to matchyourcontributionto 3% of your income. Also, employees that work for nonprofit organizations, school systems, or colleges can participate in a 4 0 3 ( b ) , a n d governmental 457(b) Enhanced c
ch-up contribution limits for thoseindividualsthathave reached the age of 60-63 could be as high as $11,250.00.
requires employers to match contributionto 3% Also, employees work for nonprofit organizations, scho l syste s or colleges can in a 0 ( b , a n d governmental 457(b) Enhanc h up contribution for thoseindividualsthathave reached the age of 60-63 could be as high as $11,250.00.
5. Explore further the to protect your earning power by a ding is i i y insurance or Long-Term Care to protect your assets.
5. Explore further the opportunity to protect your earning power by adding Disability insurance or Long-Term Care plans to protect your assets.
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6. Expand your knowledge in investing your assets into a welldesigned portfolio which would include mutual funds,bonds,international f
Capitalization companies,
7. Learn to manage Debt in your life. It has beensaidthatwhatyoudo today at the expense of tomorrow is debt However, what you do at the expense of today is called investment. Reduce your debt, so you can begin to build a better and brighter financial future foryouandyourfamily 8. A d d r e s s a n effective tax strategy that includesaddingrealestate to your portfolio, deducting a home office, employing your children in your company Keep in mind, that once you pay a tax, you lose all interest earning ability on that moneyforever
Learn to your life. It beensaid whatyoudo at the expense t m rrow s d bt However what you do the expense investment. Reduce your debt, you can to build a better and brighter financial foryouandyour A d r s s a tax strategy adding estate t you portf io, home office, employing your in your company Keep in once you pay you lose all interest earning ability on moneyforever
9. Add charitable giving to your 2025 giving financialgameplan.There issomethingspecialabout sharing with others less fortunate than you, or strengthening your church or supporting worthwhile causesthatyoubelievein. What you give away will alwaysflowbacktoyouin
unusualways. 10. Lastly, make a point to enjoy your financial journey I have known many millionaires in my life. Most of them loved to discuss their struggles more than their accomplishments. Here is a poem that captures that sentiment.
TheJourney'sRide
The dream finally in mygrasp
After all the times of trying
After all the times of trying
I thought the euphoria wouldlast.
However, fondness wastheyearsofstriving.
My true joy was the journeypast.
There is a strong optimistic outlook for 2025aswemovetoamore traditional approach to governing. The economy is poised for continued growth as the supply chainsarebackwherethey were before the COVID crisis, and the world will become a more stable place with our renewed strength.Itismyhopethat 2025 will be your best fiscalyearever
What happened in 2024 that derailed our economy and created
challenges to your financial well-being?
What in 2024 that derailed our economy and created challeng s t your financial well-being?
Start savingplan serve as an Fund to you and incaseof crisis. It recommended that you have of three your household a short-term such credit union or savingplan,ora life insurance one year set aside give the peace of mind that you intheworldtoday
2. Startasavingplan that can serve as an Emergency Fund to protect you and your familyincaseofbudgetary crisis. It is recommended that you have at a minimum of three months of your household budget in a short-term account such as credit union or banksavingplan,oracash value life insurance plan. However one year set aside will give you the peace of mind that you needintheworldtoday
· C a t c h - u p contribution limit for individuals fifty and over: $1,000
· There is a catch-upcontribution that can as much $11,250 based on
· There is a Higher catch-upcontributionlimit that can be as much as $11,250 based on ages of 60-63.
· ChecktheIncome ranges to determine your eligibility that will allow you to deduct the contributionstotraditional IRAs.
· ChecktheIncome ranges to determine your eligibility that will allow you to deduct the contributionstotraditional IRAs.
· Also, check into yourstatuswithyourjobto see if your company has a 401(k). Keep in mind that Safe Harbor 401 (k)
· Also, check statuswithyourjobto see your company has 401(k). Keep in Harbor 401 (k)
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PETTALK DecemberMarketReview
By Kent Pendleton,
By Kent Pendleton,
Anewpuppycandisrupt your routine and test your but preparation and healthy of humor should a successful transition. Read onTexasA&MToday
Anewpuppycandisrupt your routine and test your patience, but preparation patience, and a healthy sense of humor should ensure a successful transition. Read onTexasA&MToday
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STATION Over the holidays,manypeoplemay have chosen to welcome a new puppy into their families. While those big eyes and wiggly tails may be irresistible, these families may quickly discover that their new additioncanbringasmuch chaosasitdoescuteness.
STATION Over the holidays,manypeoplemay have chosen to welcome a new puppy into their families. While those big eyes and wiggly tails may be irresistible, these families may quickly discover that their new additioncanbringasmuch chaosasitdoescuteness.
If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed or regretfulafterwelcominga puppy, you’re not alone — andthereareplentyofways to navigate this stage with optimismandsuccess.
If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed or regretfulafterwelcominga puppy, you’re not alone — andthereareplentyofways to navigate this stage with optimismandsuccess.
with essentials like a crate, chewtoys,andaleash.
with essentials like a chewtoys,andaleash.
“Find a veterinarian beforefindingapuppy talkabout tions,”Tellersaid. standing s breed or breed mix — can long way in preparing for its behavior andenergy
“Find a veterinarian beforefindingapuppyand talkaboutrealisticexpectations,”Tellersaid.“Understanding your puppy s breed — or breed mix — can go a long way in preparing for its behavior andenergylevels.”
Smaller breeds often finish while larger breeds may become faster Knowing breed-specific tendencies can help you what to expect and adjust accordingly
Smaller breeds often finish teething earlier while larger breeds may become house-trained faster Knowing these breed-specific tendencies can help you anticipate what to expect and adjust accordingly
Inaddition, a predictable can also a significant difference. Puppies on routine, and mealsand breaks help them settle into their new environment more smoothly
Inaddition,establishing a predictable schedule can also make a significant difference. Puppies thrive on routine, and regular mealsandpottybreakscan help them settle into their new environment more smoothly
Once arrives home, be ready to significant time to meeting its and up alltheadorablemomentsin between.
Onceyourpuppyarrives home, be ready to dedicate significant time to meeting itsneeds andsoakingup alltheadorablemomentsin between.
transitioning from chaotic toddlers to mischievous teenagers in just a few months — can be exhausting,thereislightattheend of the tunnel. This stage is
transitioning from chaotic to mischievous teenagers in just few months — can be exhaustthereislightattheend tunnel. This stage is
these early trials lead to a well-adjusted,
guidance, these early trials lead to a well-adjusted,
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s unmanageable or begins to impact your mental health, don’t hesitate to seek help from a trusted medical professional; likewise, yourveterinariancanbean invaluable resource as you navigatetheupsanddowns ofpuppyhood.
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From Bliss To Chaos: TheFirstFewWeeks
From Bliss To Chaos: TheFirstFewWeeks
Puppyhood isn’t all tail wags and playtime. A new puppy can disrupt your routine, test your patience, andturnyourfurnitureinto theirpersonalchewtoys— allbeforebreakfast.
Puppyhood isn’t all tail wags and playtime. A new puppy can disrupt your routine, test your patience, andturnyourfurnitureinto theirpersonalchewtoys— allbeforebreakfast.
“Ifyouneedtoleavethe house or get some things done and can’t watch your puppy,makesuretoputthe pet in a crate or a safe, enclosed space,” Teller said It s important for puppies to learn that it is OK to be alone and to entertainthemselves.”
“Ifyouneedtoleave house or get some things done and can’t watch puppy,makesuretoput pet in a crate or a enclosed space,” said “It’s important puppies to learn that it OK to alone and entertainthemselves.”
“They can help you tacklethemorechallenging aspectsofpuppyhood,such as housetraining, teething, and getting your puppy to sleep through the night,” Teller said. “Veterinarians can also offer guidance on managing the overwhelming moments that come withthisstage.” Teller also suggests working with a reliable trainerandattendingpuppy socialization or obedience classes.
Dr LoriTeller,aclinical professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, sharesherexpertadviceon how to thrive through the ups and downs of puppyhood. If classes or training aren’t feasible there are other ways to help you throughthisstage.
“Puppies are adorable, fun, and entertaining, but theywillalsosuckupyour free time, urinate on your bestrug, chewupyour most expensive shoes ” Tellersaid.“Inotherwords, expect feel full spectrum emotions and to live in chaos temporarily.”
“Puppies are adorable, fun, and entertaining, but theywillalsosuckupyour free time, urinate on your bestrug,andchewupyour most expensive shoes ” Tellersaid.“Inotherwords, expect to feel the full spectrum of emotions and to live in chaos temporarily.”
CopingWithThe Blues
CopingWithThePuppy Blues
“They can help you tacklethemore puppyhood, teething, getting your puppy the night,” Teller said. also guidance overwhelming that withthisstage.” Teller also suggests working reliable and socialization classes. These classes are wayforyourpuppy manners you to you’re not alone your Teller said “Your mates will be highs your puppy will make new friends and come
Dr LoriTeller,aclinical professor at Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, sharesherexpertadviceon how to thrive through the ups and downs of puppyhood. If classes or training aren’t feasible there are other ways to help you through stage.
Preparation is key to setting yourself for success bringing your new furry friend home,ensureyourhouseis puppy-proofed stocked
Preparation is key to setting yourself up for success Before bringing your new furry friend home,ensureyourhouseis puppy-proofedandstocked
On the other hand, sleepless nights, chewedchewedupfurniture,andseemingly endlessaccidentscanleave even the most prepared puppy owner feeling overwhelmed. This phase, often referred to as the referred the puppy blues is a common challenge, particularly for first-time owners.
On the other hand, sleepless nights, chewedfurniture,andseemingly endlessaccidentscanleave even the most prepared puppy owner feeling overwhelmed. This phase, often to as puppy blu s, is a common hallenge, for first-time owners.
Though puppies’ rapid d e v e l o p m e n t
These classes are a a greatwayforyourpuppyto learngoodmannersandfor you to realize you’re not alone in your frustrations,” Teller said “Your classmates will be experiencing the same highs and lows, and your puppy will make new friends and come homeexhausted.”
Despite the trials of Despite puppyhood, the reward is undeniable–aloyal,loving companion who is thrilled toseeyoueverysingleday
the of puppyhood, reward is –aloyal,loving companion who is thrilled tosee singleday J
“Take the time early on to invest in training and establish a routine,” Teller said.“Oneday you’lllook back and laugh at your dog’s antics during puppyhood.”
“Consider hiring a dog walker or asking a neighborhoodteenforhelpifyou just need a break,” Teller said. “Even short reprieves can make a big difference, rechargingyourenergyand perspective.”
“Consider hiring dog walker asking neighborhood help you just need a break,” Teller said. “Even short make a big difference, yourenergy
“Take time on to invest and a routine,” Teller said. day you’lllook back at your og’s ant ur ng puppyhood.” h th yo r new puppy abundle joy or tiny tornado remember patience, preparation, little humor will carry you through.Andwhenthe ( d h edd ho
remnants) finally settles, you’llhaveabestfriendfor life.
Whether your new puppyfeelslikeabundleof joy or a tiny tornado remember that patience, preparation, and a little humor will carry you through.Andwhenthedust (and shredded shoe
remnants) finally settles, you’llhave bestfriend your p ppy g ow int cherished member your family, you may perhaps,feelinspiredtodo it over Talk is College Veterinary Medicine Biomedical Texas University Stories be on the web at -talk Suggestions for future topics be direct d to vmbseditor@tamu.edu.
As your once-chaotic puppy grows into a cherished member of your family, you may even, perhaps,feelinspiredtodo italloveragain. Pet Talk is a service of the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University Stories can be viewed on the web at vetmed.tamu.edu/news/pet -talk Suggestions for future topics may be directed to vmbseditor@tamu.edu.
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The Googlians are probably embarrassed admit thosewhoreallysaidit. No doubt that totalitarians or their think
believe it wholeheartedly; like Mao, Stalin, Hitler Pol Pot and perhaps a few others, but let’s not forget today’sDemocratparty An entitydrivenby mindset of those same aforementioned characters, and have killed as many defenseless andinnocentunbornbabies, as many, if not more; than Mao,Stalin,Hitler, Pot,
“No political dissent shall be tolerated.” It’s a phraseattributabletonoone. I heard a historian utter the exact words, but Google shows no returns when bookended by quotations. The Googlians are probably embarrassed to admit to thosewhoreallysaidit. No doubt that totalitarians or their wannabe’s think it and believe it wholeheartedly; like Mao, Stalin, Hitler, Pol Pot and perhaps a few others, but let’s not forget today’sDemocratparty An entitydrivenbythemindset of those same aforementioned characters, and have killed as many defenseless andinnocentunbornbabies, as many if not more; than Mao,Stalin,Hitler,andPot,
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Over the holidays I became reacquainted with Ray Bradbury s famous dystopian novel ‘Fahrenheit 451,’ about a future where books have outlawed, a group ‘firemen,’ are charged with any books that are found Bradburygotthe from girl in Venice, California, whoaccusedhimofbeing“a fireman, the oldenoughtorememberthe Nazis book burning efforts, and the midst of the new ColdWar, went and completed inlessthantendays.
Over the holidays I became reacquainted with Ray Bradbury’s famous 1953 dystopian novel ‘Fahrenheit 451,’ about a future society where books have been outlawed, and a group called ‘firemen,’ are charged with burning any books that are found Bradburygottheideafroma girl in Venice, California, whoaccusedhimofbeing“a fireman, the one who burns books.” Bradbury, being oldenoughtorememberthe Nazis book burning efforts, and in the midst of the new ColdWar immediatelywent home and completed his novelinlessthantendays.
I had remembered reading the book in high school, but hadn’t thought much on it since; but it got me to thinking about Leftist Democrats, and their efforts toputtotheflameConservative, or right of center thought, over the past who the who knows how many years. And since any thought within reason, and the right toutterit,isprotectedbyThe U S Constitution, that simple fact pisses Democrats off. Thankfully we don’t have the right to be heard,orwewouldneverget anything done. But our founding documents that guarantee Our Rights are made of paper A product, with important and meaningfulwordsonit,that burns at, 451 degrees Fahrenheit.
I had r member d reading the book in high but much on it since; but it got me to about Democrats, and their toputtothe Conservative right of center thought, over the past knows how years. And since any reason, and the toutterit,is by U S Constitution, that simple fact pisses Democrats off. don’t have the to be orwewouldneverget done. But documents that guarantee Our Rights are of paper product, with important a d meaningfulwordsonit,that burns 451 degrees
Nothinggoodevercomes from a Democrat mind or mouth. Not now not for a long time. You have to be bent in the head to even consider being a Democrat these days; hatingAmerica, hatinglife,lovingAmerican enemies, or hating anyone having differing thoughts otherthantheirowncrooked conjectures Democrats align themselves in closely guarded universes of groupthink, which limits their intellectual growth They don’t allow themselvestogrow Theyhavea sense of security about themselves voting the way they do, causing pain to others The elites live comfortably being able to affordthenecessitiesoflife, while they leave others to struggletoaffordthebasics. ForsomeoftheDemvictims it can be the choice to purchase food or medicine. Others feed the kids, and
Nothinggoodevercomes from a Democrat mind mouth. now not long time. You have to be bent in the head to even consider Democrat days; hating hatinglife,lovingAmerican enemies, or hating anyone thoughts otherthantheirowncrooked conjectures Democrats guarded universes of groupthink which limits their intellectual growth They don’t allow themselvestogrow havea of security voting the way they do, causing pain to others elites live comfortably being able to affordthenecessitiesoflife, leave others to struggletoaffordthebasics. ForsomeoftheDemvictims the choice to purchase food or medicine. Others feed the kids, and
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I haven t been to the MenilCollection,locatedin Montrose, Houston, since myundergraduatedaysafter returningfrommywar It’s awonderfulplacededicated to the people, where an average person can go and relax their mind appreciating the beauty offered. Be not afraid to take in the visiting and permanent exhibitions trying to interpret the artist's intentions. ThebrillianceofJohn and Dominique de Menil to establish their foundation in themid-1950’s,wastobring about an understanding of art,anditsappreciation. But not only that, the Menil’s wanted to foster an awarenessofarchitecture,culture, religion, and philosophy; which all came into fruition in the late 1980’s when the mainbuildingonthecampus opened to the public. John diedin1973,butDominique stayed true to their plans of thefoundationtobringtheir collection to the people in 1987. Thegreatladyherself passedawaytenyearslater
I remember my Menil visitinthe1990’s,theresult of an art appreciation
save the scraps for themIt’s simple, Democratsdon’t
save the scraps for themselves. It’s simple, elitist Democratsdon’tcare.
My multi-millionaire DemcousinsinAustinthink that as long as everyone is suffering, they will suffer right alongside them. But I told them, I don’t want to suffer Mybodyhasdonea lotofsufferingformeinmy service to my country Yet forDemocrats,it'sthepower theywant,totalcontrolover our lives. And if we as a societydidn’thavetheright to guns. We may have already been Democrat slaves by now, with them achieving their Communist goal. But in reality, the paper in reference to Bradbury’s F-451 story has changed Thoughts on paper can now be digital, or worseyetfromtheeyesand ears of a Democrat, verbal. Andtheyinsistonstomping it out In 1994 Ray Bradbury gave an interview and noted political correctness,theforerunnerofwoke ideology, as a metaphor for censorship in books. The author saw it as a decisive enemy and labeled it as ‘thought and freedom of speechcontrol,’andwesaw that at the height of the Democrat media’s coverage of the pandemic with draconian actions against against innocentpeoplewhorefused to play ball with the Democrats resulting in forced resignations and ruinedcareersfromhospital, military and government jobs, etc. And the UK is playingoutGeorgeOrwell’s ‘1984’ right in front of our eyes, jailing anyone seen as anenemytothegovernment.
My multi-millionaire DemcousinsinAustinthink that as long as everyone is suffering, they will suffer right alongside them. But I told them, I don’t want to suffer Mybodyhasdonea lotofsufferingformeinmy service to my country Yet forDemocrats,it'sthepower theywant,totalcontrolover our lives. And if we as a societydidn’thavetheright to guns. We may have already been Democrat slaves by now with them achieving their Communist goal. But in reality, the paper in reference to Bradbury’s F-451 story has changed Thoughts on paper can now be digital, or worseyetfromtheeyesand ears of a Democrat, verbal. Andtheyinsistonstomping it out In 1994, Ray Bradbury gave an interview and noted political correctness,theforerunnerofwoke ideology as a metaphor for censorship in books. The author saw it as a decisive enemy and labeled as ‘thought and freedom of speechcontrol,’andwesaw that at the height of the Democrat media’s coverage of the pandemic, with draconian actions against innocentpeoplewhorefused to play ball with the Democrats resulting in forced resignations and ruinedcareersfromhospital, military, and government jobs, etc. And the UK is playingoutGeorgeOrwell’s ‘1984’ right in front of our eyes, jailing anyone seen as anenemytothegovernment.
Well with Dems it’s nothing. If you drink the Democratskool-aid,youare cooltothem. Butyouhave to limit yourself to support them. You can’t question can’t them, or think outside the box. You can’t speak up or make a point. At a rally whatever the elitist Dem speaks into the megaphone, you dutifully repeat without dutifully question; never realizing that you sound like an absolute idiot. Essentially Democrat followers are robots.
Well with Dems it’s nothing. If you drink the Democratskool-aid,youare cooltothem. Butyouhave to limit yourself to support them. You can’t question them, or think outside the box. You can’t speak up or make a point. At a rally, whatever the Dem speaks into the megaphone, you dutifully repeat without question; never realizing that you sound like an absolute idiot. Essentially, Democrat followers are robots.
You know why the know Democratslostin2024. You know why the left started losing the young, the ones they’ve brainwashed the moment they walked into pre-school Those kids grewupinashorttimeunder Biden and The Democrats, findingoutthatMommyand Daddy couldn’t afford the new shiny things with bells and whistles that the more wealthier parents were getting their kids. Kids are not stupid, and with the younger influencers out there being followed by BarronTrump,awholenew avenue of political awareness is being plowed leaving Democrat seeds blowing in the wind. It’s kinda like the old Janet Jackson song ‘What Have You Done for Me Lately.’
You know why the Democratslostin2024. You know why the left started losing the young, the ones they ve brainwashed the moment they walked into pre-school Those kids grewupinashorttimeunder Biden and The Democrats, findingoutthatMommyand Daddy couldn’t afford the new shiny things with bells and whistles that the more wealthier parents were getting their kids. Kids are not stupid, and with the younger influencers out there being followed by BarronTrump,awholenew avenue of political awareness is being plowed, leaving Democrat seeds blowing in the wind. It’s kinda like the old Janet Jackson song ‘What Have You Done for Me Lately.’
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assignment where students weretowriteonapiecethat essentially moved us I cameacrossafunerarystele ofayoungEgyptianwoman from an influential family, who had died in the 6th or 7thcentury,andhavekeptit in mind ever since. What wasdifferentaboutthisstele werethesoftlinesthatwere offered, and the figure was rather attractive, despite its beingcarvedonlimestone. I putmyselfintheeyesofthe mason as he meticulously carved out the stele wonderingwhysuchbeauty died so young I was literally hypnotized in reviewing every incatrant detail about the piece, almost wishing if not to be the young woman’s lover thentoatleastbethemason himself as he studied his subject, as she rested in her everlastingpeacefulstatefor thecreationofherlikeness. The stele of the young womanthatfascinatedmeis no longer on display, but there are other rudimentary representations on exhibit, and being in such close companywiththeworks,we often forget that someone 2,500yearsago,orwhatever the time that a particular
Sohowwoulditgodown if the Democrats would get their Fahrenheit 451 way? And honest,theyare not going to be burning books. Cell phones would have to go. Internet access too, or it would have be heavilymonitored. Bythat, regulated social media to keep center disinformation,or,thetruth, from emerging. Democrats were at the height of their power under Biden, in their efforts to kill thoughts they hated. accomplishedit via government and corporate leftist entities working in lockstep to limit common sense thought That was, until Elon Musk boughtX,whichiswhenthe bottom started dropping out of the Democrats empire. That, coupled with media lies that were not lining up withthetruthsontheground that were lived by the people to which they were reporting. Well, had the opposite effect that the left wasexpecting.
Sohowwoulditgodown if the Democrats would get their Fahrenheit 451 way? Andlet’sbehonest,theyare And not going to be burning books. Cell phones would have to go. Internet access too, or it would have to be heavilymonitored. Bythat, regulated social media to keep right of center disinformation,or,thetruth, from emerging. Democrats were at the height of their power under Biden, in their efforts to kill thoughts they hated. Theyaccomplishedit via government and corporate leftist entities working in lockstep to limit common sense thought That was, until Elon Musk boughtX,whichiswhenthe bottom started dropping out of the Democrats empire. That, coupled with media lies that were not lining up withthetruthsontheground that were being lived by the people to which they were reporting. Well, it had the opposite effect that the left wasexpecting.
Guns of course are gonna be the greatest obstacle for the Democrats to overcome, and that’s probably why Democrats and Republicans have these back and forth bouts with power the media shift from the powerhouse networks to the Conservativesocialmediainfluencers has to be a Thesameishappeningwith Hollywood,whichI’vebeen sayingforyearsisgonnabe
Guns, of course, are gonna be the greatest obstacle for the Democrats to overcome, and that’s probably why Democrats and Republicans have these back and forth bouts with power But the media shift from the powerhouse networks to the Conservativesocialmediainfluencers has to be a gamechanger Thesameishappeningwith Hollywood,whichI’vebeen sayingforyearsisgonnabe
piecewasmade,stoodinthe same proximity to the piece as we did, tools in hand; working in a crude hut, a royal workshop or wherever making pieces for influential people It’s incredible to think that the artists who made that piece, whether in Europe, Africa, Asia, TheAmericas, or The Pacific Islands, lived and worked an entire existence, trudgingawayataparticular specializedtask;longbefore the creation of the United States and a civilized Europe In fact they probably had more in common with the Minoans, M y c e n a e a n s , a n d Carthagenians, all lost civilizations that lived in wonderment of ancient monuments; and had infrastructure luxuries that have more in common with our modern ideas of sanitation than Europe s DarkAges.
The Menil Collection is notasoverwhelmingasThe Smithsonian Institution, but I’dadviseyoutoconcentrate on the items displayed that garner your interest. Visit with them Contemplate withthem. Justdon’tlookat a piece and not think about it. Choose something and reallystudyit. Getasclose as the monitors will allow you. Heck,bringamagnifying glass if you have one.
upended by A.I. and it’s really happening. And now haveanon-woke of artists, lead by Mel Gibson whose latest Harrison Ford, Hollywoodinpanic. Noone wants to listen to woke celebrities anymore, especially the ones full of themselves,butit’sgonnabe fun to who’s on the Diddy and Epstein lists that everyones about. For a while there, I was terrified for the future, and what a woke world would entail I had visited East Berlin, but I wouldn’t have wanted to livethere. TheCommunists their book banners as I don’t what the Democrats want is gonna happen. We got people coming into office, who haveideasonpayingoffthe national That’s unheardof. NotthatIwant trillions going to the Chinese,whichIhopeisnot thecase.
upended by A.I. and it’s really happening. And now youhaveanon-wokestudio of artists, lead by Mel Gibson, whose latest convert, Harrison Ford, has Hollywoodinpanic. Noone wants to listen to woke celebrities anymore, especially the ones full of themselves,butit’sgonnabe fun to see who’s on the Diddy and Epstein lists that everyonestalkingabout. For a while there, I was terrified for the future, and what a woke world would entail I had visited Communist East Berlin, but I wouldn’t have wanted to livethere. TheCommunists had their book banners as well. I don’t feel what the Democrats want is gonna happen. We got people coming into office who haveideasonpayingoffthe national debt That’s unheardof. NotthatIwant trillions going to the Chinese,whichIhopeisnot thecase.
You know in thinking of allthis. Onegrouphasbeen F-451’d. Leftist. America haters. They are losing power Their ideas have failed. And they burned their own selves in their endeavors. Thoughts must be backed with reasonable truths in order to be considered serious. And with Democrats speaking gobbledygook, it is hard to make heads or tails of what they are saying, with their message being unclear and confusing. Democrats are the party of hate, irrational behavior and intolerance. They take, and never give. And if you are just one step out of their circle, you are theonewhoisvilified. Well Democrats,mycircleisRed, and it's much bigger than yourscaneverbe.
You know in thinking of allthis. grouphasbeen F-451’d. Leftist. America haters. They are losing power Their ideas have failed. And they burned their own selves in their endeavors. Thoughts must be backed with reasonable in order to be considered serious. And with Democrats speaking gobbledygook, is hard to make heads or tails of what they are saying, with their message unclear and confusing. Democrats are the party of hate, irrational take, and never give. And if you are one step of their circle, are theone isvilified. Well Democrats,mycircleisRed, and it's much bigger than caneverbe. canbe at: ruben@montgomerycounty news.net
The details that royalty or persons of high influence demanded even thousands of years ago is astounding. Of course, some pieces are incomplete, but the highly exacting engraving work thatstillremainsbogglesthe mind, in whatever the medium the artist used be it leather wood, animal bone, clay,bronze,marble,etc.
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I saw a boxwood comb found near Lyon, France, made in the 15th Century (1400 s), obviously made for a woman of the highest quality Ofcourse,itwould be her ladies maid that would be using the comb to care for her charges locks. Who knows how many hours or months it would take an artisan to produce such an item, because one wrong move could cause a disaster in its production Some combs have pieces that slide to conceal special items,perhapsalockofhair fromalover orarepresentationoftheirlikeness.
The Menil’s permanent exhibitionshavesymbolsof fertility, from different cultures across The World, which is needed if a civilization is to survive It’s not uncommon to see displays with uncovered breasts, phalli, or representations of labial adhesions,
made to stimulate procreationinthepast;and perhaps may encourage modern couples to engage laterin creativeefforts. I was amazed with The Māori peoples of New Zealand They are not only good at rugby but their musical instruments of the last two hundred yearsarequiteimpressive, and almost invites their use in modern settings Their flutes, or Kōauau, are short compared to modern instruments, generally four to eight inches with three to six finger holes placed along the pipe which offer tone quality and a range of sound determined by the breath across the edges of the upper aperture. It is said that kōauau players areknownforthepowerit gives them over the affections of ladies. The instrument can be made with either wood or bone, and can be carved with beautifuldesignsfitforits owner Flutes made from human bone were associated with those of the chieftainsofthetime. The
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as several paintings on display, ‘Bird,’ 1925, and ‘Two Sisters,’ 1926, both oil on canvas Ernst painted Dominique de Menil, a piece which stayed in Paris during the Nazi occupation, and is now on display Max dabbled in Dadaism, which gave way to the more popular Surrealism, whoseaimwastopresenta revolutionary version of humanity Whether Ernst tapped into his creations viahissubconsciousmind, orwiththehelpofpsychoactive substances his
yards. The Texans defense wereledbydefensiveback M.J. Stewart with five (5) solo tackles with one (1) assist.The team had fortyeight(48)sacksfortheyear
workisrepresentativeofa world coming off The Great War trying to rationalize the great dying by inventing new civilizationsfreefromdeath. Two Sisters is a delicate composition devoid of human palpation or features, and is more closely aligned with
impression of breasts on the foremost woman in garmentformandpossibly pregnant, yields to the more shy and unassuming abstract figure behind her presumably younger and more innocent. The older ‘sister,’ with the head shifted slightly right, appears to be in quiet communication with her younger sibling The colorpaletteisconfinedto moreearthytones,moving lighter from west to east, with scattered color forming the classic triangletocreateasenseof stability and consonance tothework. Oneisableto discern the textured strokes, clearly associated with the surrealists, and invites the viewer to form their own interpretations to the passé humanoid forms.
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which was a franchise record The team looked united and are going into the Post Season with confidenceandpurpose. In other AFC South
visiting exhibit, Tacita Dean’s ‘Blind Folly,’ was eye opening to say the least. I only concentrated on the big room hosting her huge, bus sized chalk on blackboard pieces While most viewers just gawked and moved on, I just sat there, and studied. Dean’s ‘The Wreck of Hope,’2002, was the first workIviewed. It’sa12’x 24’ piece. I took notes, thusavoidingtheliterature that said it was an iceberg ontheedgeofdestruction. I did initially think of a cliftface,EastAfricanRift actually; which is separat-
divisional action, the IndianapolisColtsbeatthe Jacksonville Jaguars 2623 The Houston Texans won the AFC South division and will play the Cinderellateamoftheyear the LosAngeles Chargers. The Chargers went from a recordin2023of5-12 toa 11-6 to be in 2nd place in the AFC West division behind the Kansas City Chiefs. New Head Coach Jim Harbaugh had turned the Chargers into a formidable foe going into the Wild Card weekend
Indianapolis The w ut of of5-12 in 2nd the the The Saturday
The Houston Texans will have their hands full as they host the playoff game on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. (CST), so read all about your hometown team in team yourhometownpaper
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thousands of years. The eternal abyss was easy, there is no returning from that, but that wasn’t my biggest concern The African warrior that unmistakably presented himself on the left made me examine the other 20’ of the work more seriously There are hints of other hidden figures that can be viewed, but you’ll have to come and see yourself. ‘The Montaflan Letter,’2017,isequallyas large and challenging in decrypting on the facing wall It involves an avalanche, which shows the effect of the fast moving snow in chalk Simply extraordinary, and thereareothersecretsthat itholdsaswell. Ifyoufind
I only concentrated on The Menil Collection’s Main Building on my small day trip, but there is a whole campus located across several buildings and streets They even haveabistronearbyifyou wanttomakeadayofit,or throw a blanket down on the front lawn, and picnic away It certainly is a wonderful environment to view,learn,andgrowyour mind. The Menil Collection is a gift to the people ofHoustonandbeyond.
Ruben can be reached a t : ruben@montgomerycoun tynews.net
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YouarecommandedtoappearandanswertotheApplicationtoDetermineHeirshipfiled byMelissaGreer,atorbefore10O'clockA.M.ofthefirstMondayaftertheexpirationofTen (10)daysfromthedateofPublicationofthisCitation,beforetheHonorableProbateCourt#1 of Montgomery County, at the Courthouse in Conroe,Texas. Said application was filed on December24,2024.
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NoticeisherebygiventhatoriginalletterstestamentaryfortheestateofJackN.Doherty, Deceased, were issued on December 30, 3024, in case number 24-47502-Ppending in the Probate CourtNumberOne(1)ofMontgomeryCounty,Texas,to: 10TreasureCove
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ByCherylConley Lake Creek Nature Preserve Board of Directors
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Everything's bigger and better in Texas. Hats, hair, theTexassky,ourlonghorn cattle, and even our Texas pride. It takes something very special to impress Texans but even a true Texan might have to do a double-take when they see analligatorgarfish.
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This pre-historiclooking fish is big, scarylooking,andalivingfossil. They have been traced back over 100 million years. They are among the largest freshwater fish in NorthAmericagrowingup to 10 feet long and weighing 300 pounds. Alligator garshaveabonysnoutand rows of razor-sharp teeth.
Adults have two rows of largeteethoneithersideof the upper jaw Their scales are called ganoid scales andareunlikethescalesof other fish. They are bonelike, rhomboidal-shaped withserratededgesandare covered in an enamel-like substance.They are nearly impenetrable.It'sbeensaid that its scales can deflect a .22-caliberbullet.
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The alligator gar has becomeapopularsportfish in Texas. The season is in the spring and summer With the exception of the Falcon International n Reservoir, the statewide daily bag limit is 1. Gars mustbelessthan48inches toberetainedandyoumust reportyourcatchwithin24 hours using the My Texas HuntHarvestmobileapp.
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On November 18, 2024, Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523, Conroe
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Springs Village, Arkansas.
The program that Ms Mauch and Ms Gilliam give, tells the audience about Booth frombirth,thruhisschool yearsandhisacting,allof this information up until the day of the assassination. These ladies give a very interesting, informative
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This week’s Veteran is Lisa Parrott, who served in the U.S. Army from 19861990. Lisa was at the Montgomery Whataburger picking up some breakfast after a vicious game of pickleball early on New Years Day Parrott was a signalsintelligenceanalyst, andspenthertimeinSouth Korea as a cryptanalyst, examiningsecretstufffrom KimIlSung’sNorthKorea.
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had kimchi, bibimbap, with reading Korean (ahjima), Seoul, olympic
topped with all sorts of seasoned sautéed vegetables,marinatedmeat,anda fried egg sunny side up. When not reading North Koreanmail,shetouredthe DMZ, and she had a local South Korean woman (ahjima), a maid, clean her roomandwashherclothes.
Lisa had plenty of Korea’s national dish, kimchi, but her favorite dish was bibimbap, a rice bowl
herwayintothejournalists or Flo-Jo, of her gold Before leaving the Parrott married then lefttheArmy andservedas amilitarywifeinGermany during husband's remaining service in theArmy LisaisaGerman teacher High School her students to sie Deutsch.’ Good or ‘Viel Lisa, Congratulations being MCNs the Week’.
During the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, instead ofgoingtoherassignedseat in the olympic stadium, Parrott flashed her military identification, and sneaked herwayintothejournalists sectionwiththecamerashe washolding. Lisawasable togetsomegreatpicturesof
FlorenceGriffithJoyner or Flo-Jo, as she won one of her gold medals. Before leaving the Army, Parrott married her husband, then lefttheArmy andservedas amilitarywifeinGermany during her husband's remaining service time in theArmy LisaisaGerman teacher at Willis High School teaching her students to ‘Sprechen sie Deutsch.’ Good Luck, or ‘Viel Glück’ Lisa, and and Congratulations on being MCNs Veteran of the Week’.
The Coushatti Trace held their annual HolidayLuncheoninDecember to celebrate the season and the accomplishments of the year In the spirit of giving, attendees brought unwrapped toys to donatetoToysforTotsas part of their monthly Service in Seconds project With delicious food, engaging conversation, and plenty of
holiday cheer, the gathering was a true celebration of community and goodwill CoushattiTraceChapter, Daughters of theAmerican Revolution, is a lineage-based organization promoting Historic Preservation,Patriotism, and Education For membership information, please contact Regent Kay Pontious at CoushattiTraceDAR@g mail.com.
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December14,2024was a fabulous day in Montgomery, Texas, it was ChristmasALLDAYlong. The Montgomery Historical Society has hosted the event called "Tour of Homes" for forty-seven years.
historical groups helped the Tour all worked ce s to prov businesses groups were: James
There were seven historical groups that helped with the Tour of Homes, all worked as docents to provide information about the homes and businesses These groups were: Capt. JamesGillaspieCamp226, Huntsville, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523, Conroe Chapter, Texas Division, United DaughtersoftheConfederacy, Jefferson Davis 1637, Houston Chapter, Texas Division, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Margaret Montgomery Chapter NSDAR, Houston, Judge Nathanial Hart
Mostoftheprivately owned historical houses and businesses were open for tour and this event is alwaysonthe2ndSaturday in December from 4 to 7 P M. The houses that were open this year are as follows the Caroline House at 811 Caroline St., the Parsonage at 705 College St , Magnolia House at 801 College St., and the Chilton House at 709 College St The houses were shown by the owners and period dressed docentsassistedthem.
Davis Chapter DRT, h Montgomery DeKalb 1456,FortPayne,Alabama Division United DaughtersoftheConfederacy,the Montgomery Historical Society and many other folks who are very w interestedinhistory
Caroline St , the Old Baptist Church on Pond St , the Addison/Gandy House on Prairie St., Old Post Office/Drug Store on Liberty (Rustic Cashmere) on Liberty St , Living SaviorLutheranChurchon Pond/Louisa St and the Arnold/SimontonHouseat FernlandonClepper byEva
Thebusinessesopen tothepublicwere...theOld State Bank on Liberty St ,(H Wine Venue), the Davis Cottage & Law
Allofthesedwellings havesuchauniquehistory about them. The owners anddocentsarewellversed in the history of the places and touring them is very interesting. A big "thank you" goes out to all the owners and docents for theirtimepreparingforthe event, from the MontgomeryHistoricalSociety
