WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXIX NUMBER 6 Section 1 10 pages
February 14, 2024 Home of the ‘Lone Star Flag’ and Happy Birthday, Gage!
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A Super Bowl to Remember; Kansas City Chiefs are Once Again Super Bowl Champions important missions that the beating the VFW conducts every year. These students are Our San Francisco Nation’s future leaders, and in order to remain free, 49er's they need to have a basic u n d e r s t a n d i n g o f t h e 25-22 sacrifices of the Veterans a n d M i l i t a r y S e r v i c e in Over-Time
Texas VFW Post 12223 and NWIS
Weekly visit New Waverly Intermediate Gas Prices 4th and 5th Graders: Teaching Patriotism
Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 4.7 cents per gallon in the last week, a v e r a g i n g $ 2 . 7 7 / g t o d a y, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 13.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 17.2 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has risen 6.9 cents in the last week and stands at $3.99 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $1.36/g yesterday while the most expensive was $3.99/g, a difference of $2.63/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $1.36/g while the highest was $3.99/g, a difference of $2.63/g. The national average price of gasoline has risen 5.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.17/g today. The national average is up 9.6 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 20.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million weekly price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. Historical gasoline prices in Texas and the national average going back ten years: February 12, 2023: $2.95/g (U.S. Average: $3.37/g) February 12, 2022: $3.13/g (U.S. Average: $3.48/g) February 12, 2021: $2.19/g (U.S. Average: $2.49/g) February 12, 2020: $2.08/g (U.S. Average: $2.42/g) February 12, 2019: $1.97/g (U.S. Average: $2.28/g) February 12, 2018: $2.33/g (U.S. Average: $2.56/g) February 12, 2017: $2.08/g (U.S. Average: $2.27/g) February 12, 2016: $1.51/g (U.S. Average: $1.70/g) February 12, 2015: $2.06/g (U.S. Average: $2.23/g) February 12, 2014: $3.12/g (U.S. Average: $3.31/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $2.88/g, unchanged from last week's $2.88/g. San Antonio- $2.74/g, down 14.6 cents per gallon from last week's $2.88/g. Austin- $2.77/g, down 12.5 cents per gallon from last week's $2.90/g. “We've seen the national average price of gasoline inching higher now for three straight weeks, but I'm afraid the worst is yet to come. With several major refinery issues persisting across various regions, the eventual transition rjas Jr to summer gasoline is likely to continue to put upward pressure on prices, with larger weekly increases likely coming in March and April," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "While I feel optimistic that the rise in prices will be merely average, the fact that we've already seen a few high level refinery problems doesn't bode well for the spring squeeze, and is a reminder to motorists that without the critical role that refineries play, we could see a bumpy transition to EPA-mandated summer gasoline." SOURCE GasBuddy
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MHS Student, JROTC Cadet First Sergeant Nathaniel Peacock, folds the flag for New Waverly Intermediate School students on February 6th. In the background, VFW Commander Foy Day instructs the student on the meaning of each fold by MCN contributing which involved the history of the United States Flag, writer, Ruben Borjas Jr and how to fold it, as well Under the mantra of a s u n d e r s t a n d i n g t h e #StillServing, members of thirteen folds of the flag V F W P o s t 1 2 2 2 3 , i n and their meanings. Montgomery, paid a visit to Also participating in New Waverly Intermediate t h e p r o g r a m w e r e School on February 6th, to Montgomery High School teach Americanism to the M a r i n e C o r p s J u n i o r 4th graders and 5th graders Reserve Officer Training of the school. The entire Corp instructor, First staff, faculty, and students Sergeant William Miller enjoyed the program, IV, and several of his
Members that continue to keep us free.” VFW Post 12223, is h o m e b a s e d i n Montgomery, but also has Willis and New Waverly under its belt in service to Ve t e r a n s a n d t h e i r communities. The VFW attends different schools in the region yearly to maximize involvement with the students, and to impress upon them that 18 million living Veterans today, and the millions that served before them served. and even died, during Our Nation’s most challenging times. They all took up the mantle to protect our great homeland in peacetime and in war. Besides the VFW’s involvement, Mrs. Joy Fulp, a Social Studies/US History teacher at NWIS, supported by school Principal Larry Carlson, has started an Honor Guard Program this year as a way to instill honor and accountability in her students. The teachers at the school actually have expectations in their Honor Guard. They must maintain a “B” average or better to
students; Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Kyle Boehm, and Cadet First Sergeant Nathaniel Peacock, who performed the flag folding demonstration. “ We a r e i n t h e classrooms teaching our Yo u t h t h e s e s p e c i a l programs, such as about folding The Flag today,” said VFW Post 12223 Commander Foy Day. “It i s o n e o f t h e m o s t See New Waverly, page 2
Annual Endowment Doll Auction was a Success
ENDOWMENT DOLL WINNER WITH THE REBEL JOAN OF ARC CHAPTER: Left to Right: Donna Summers, Dianne Kebodeaux, 3 Previous Winners: Katherine Taglienti, Evelyn Miller, Cynthia Connor, Pres. Jenny Lehr, Sister of Doll Winner: Sandy Boyd, Doll Winner: Jan Kimmel, (Center: Endowment Doll: “Miss Belle”), Auctioneer: Charlotte Belin, Karen DeBerry (Doll Committee Member), Darla Sharer, Anita Stevens, Hilary Hicks, Sherry Lockley, and Doll Chairman: Elaine Collings.
submitted by Elaine Annual Forum, put on by Hamlin Collings the Texas Division of the Commentary...............2, 3, 4, 5 United Daughters of the Church Directory..............5 The Rebel Joan Of Arc Confederacy. Legals......................6, 7, 8, 9 2721 Chapter traveled to The Chairman of the College Station for their T X Division Forum Business Directory...........10
Registration was Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter President, JENNY LEHR. Assisting her was RJOA ELAINE COLLINGS, and several RJOA Sisters
stepped in to help in the rush, CHARLOTTE BELIN, KATHERINE TAGLIENTI, DONNA
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By: James M. Rankin, Sportswriter Montgomery County News Paradise, Nevada: The Super Bowl lived up to all the hype. It was a thoroughly entertaining game with all the thrills and suspense of a Hollywood classic. It was truly a competitive game. Analyzing the statistics, the teams were close in yards per play, first downs and time of possession. Yet, the 49er's defense were aggressive getting to Patrick Mahomes with three (3) sacks and had shut down their favorite tight end Travis Kelce in the first half; however, in the second half Kelce had nine (9) completions for ninetythree (93) yards. It is interesting to note that there was only one other Super Bowl game that went to Over-Time. It was the New England Patriots against the Atlanta Falcons. The similarity was that both teams came from behind to beat their opponents. The Kansas City Chiefs trailed most of the day and with only three (3) seconds left on the game clock in Over-Time, Patrick Mahomes found receiver Mecole Hardman for a three (3) yard touchdown reception to win Super Bowl fifty-six (56). The victory lit up the State of Missouri and all the Chiefs' fans in the stadium. It was an exciting moment in the game. There was some controversy concerning Coach Shanahan's decision to receive the ball due to the changes in the OverTime rules. The spirit of the regulation is clear cut and states that either team will be given an opportunity to have their offensive team on the field for a possession, regardless of an opponent's score. However, with only a field goal the 49er's open the door for the Chiefs victory. There were turnovers from both teams as the euphoria of the moment blocked their focus on the execution of the play. There were two (2) statistics that played out during the contest when Chief's quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw his first interception in post season play, yet led his team with passion and precision. He was chosen as the Most
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