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The Scouts were at Montgomery Memorial last a Turn graves oc t d a t l ck cemetery north of Historic The had been the December, Christmas Wreaths the graves many Veterans that are buried in a t ’s w h e e had an Scout to resurrect the cemetery, to rectify of graves ha f n o Boy Oscar u e i e h i s opportunity and back with a of to complete

The Boys Scouts were back at Montgomery Memorial Cemetery last month, doing a GoodTurn for the Veterans graves located at the Blackc cemetery located north of the Historic District. The Scouts had been at the cemetery in December, laying Christmas Wreaths across the graves of many Veterans that are buried in the hallowed ground T h a t ’s w h e n o n e enterprising Scout had an idea for his Eagle Scout Project, to resurrect the Project, ailingcrossatthecemetery, and to rectify the state of numerous Veterans graves that had fallen into disrepair BoyScoutOscar H u s s , s e i z e d h i s opportunity and was back in mid-February with a plan and had a cadre of assistants to help complete thetask.

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Greg Abbott today released his2024ReporttothePeople of Texas looking back over all that was accomplished in 2023 a year of historic firsts—andsharinghisvision for the year ahead. Released in interim years when the Texas Legislature does not meet and no formal State of the State address is given, this is the Governor’s fifth Report to the People since takingofficein2015.

We live in a state of infinite possibilities,” said Governor Abbott. “Freedom and opportunity are deeply rooted in the history of our great state. As a result, the Texas of today is where innovation flourishes, where hard work is rewarded, and whereTexansprosper.”

Part of Oscar’s project consisted of ordering headstones for several Veterans who never received tomb markers Headstoneswererequested from the Veterans Administration for Veterans Willis and Felix Byrd,whohadbeenburied inthecemeterybutdidnot have headstones After

Part of project consisted of ordering several ns w r received tomb requested from h Vet ns A min t a f r Veterans Willis Felix buried in butdidnot headstones After

amistake initial li ti ns w VA, headstones

discoveringamistakewith the initial headstone delivery decades ago, new applications were submitted to the VA, and the headstones quickly approved, made, and delivered.

newheadstonesweighedin excessof200lbsandwere over 3 feet tall prior to installation The headstones were placed and their graves were finally recognized after over44years.

WillisByrdwasbornin 1891 and served in the US Army during World War I. He passed away in 1971. Felix Byrd was born in 1900 and served in France in the USArmy during the First World War He passedawayin1980. The

WillisByrdwas served in the Army during World I. away in 1971. in in the Army during World War in

"It abeautiful tosee together from

"Itwasabeautifulthing toseesomanyyouthcome together said Madison Bowman from Troop 907, whose father is a USNavy veteran. “It was an honor to help the Veterans by restoringtheirgravesites."

The second part of the project included the resetting of veteran headstones that had become sunken over time. Huss and his team had identified the graves of World War I Veterans Horace Brown, Perkins Franklin, and Jimmie Starks Volunteers were able to remove excess dirt, roll the headstones forward, then they

TheReporttothePeople features updates on the Governor’s initiatives and budget priorities to ensure a brighter, safer, freer, and more prosperous Texas, as well as a summary of impactful legislation GovernorAbbottsignedinto law following the 88th Legislative Sessions, includingthelargestproperty tax cut ever in the history of Texas.

Following a year of smashing record after record for total jobs, the number of Texansworking,andthesize of the Texas labor force, the Reportprovidesanoverview of the state’s nation-leading economic dominance, along withasummaryofprograms within the Office of the Governor dedicated to ensuring public safety and broadening the

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project,” said Huss. “And we hope the families are excited to see the improvement of the e gravesites of these veterans." the placing the headstones a stable u s to p ace headstonesin position, at a

prepared the ground by placing sand and gravel beneath the headstones which provided a stable base This allowed the Scouts to place the headstonesintheiroriginal position, but at a higher elevation.

"This was a fun project to be a part of,” said Boy Scout Caleb Riise from Troop 351, the son of an ArmyVeteran. “It means a lot to honor the soldiers’ memories who can only talk through their gravestones."

TheBoyScoutwasglad to have taken part in a project and in his way givingbacktotheVeterans and their families in recognition of the service theyprovidedthiscountry

Tocompletetheproject, Huss had the large cross located at the cemetery stained, reset, and secured in place with a concrete base, in addition, a new fabric around a cross that was in place at the cemetery A new fabric drapewasalsoinstalled.

Tocomplete cross the secured place with in a new around a s i place at he A fabric alsoinstalled.

"I am thankful for the manyvolunteerswhocame to participate in this

Boy Scout Troops 351 and 907, along with Cub Scout Pack 907 assisted in the project The Montgomery High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps also provided volunteers as well as MontgomeryVFW Post 12223 who aided in theproject,andgenerously provided funds for materials along with McCoy'sBuildingSupply

a fun be part of,” said Scout Riise Troop son of an Army means to the t k th h h gravestones." will put in make look a t O l

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(WASHINGTON) –March 12, 2024 – U S Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced yesterday the finalization ofarulethatwouldsolidify voluntary “Product of USA”labelingclaims.

The United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) has worked tirelesslytoclarifyyearsof confusion at the consumer levelregardingthelabeling ofUSbeefproducts.

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Youknowwhenyouhaveas friends get invited a events.

two members my VFW Post, Lone Star Flight Veterans Group, and me to accomatripto now Fort Johnson, western It was essentially for them.

events. And two members of my VFW Post, The Lone Star Honor Flight Veterans Group, andWiseCrack Warriors, asked me to accompanythemonatriptoFortPolk, now Fort Johnson, in western Louisiana. It was essentially a bucket-list trip for them. Two had arrived at Polk in 1967, and one in 1970, for BasicTraining.

Myonlyconditionswere:ThatI drive have them buy my

had arrived at Polk in and in 1970, BasicTraining. were:That drive, buy

gas/meal,andlaughatmyjokes. So we set a date of March 5th, metat0600hoursatadesignated location,andstartedmakingour wayeast. Wemetupwithathird guyuptheroad.

Along the way I got to hear everyone’s stories. My friend Harvey “Hee Haw” Yaw (Polk 1970) and Ed In-Head Holesovsky,(Polk1967),joined me along with Ed’s basic along training platoon friend, Paul “Harvey” Harp, (Polk 1967). After basic Ed met Paul several

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times in Vietnam, then lost contactfor53years. Thiswasa chance of a lifetime for these former soldiers. Neither had been back to Fort Polk since theyleftwellover54yearsago.

And I’m calling it Fort Polk (sincetheguysknewitasthat).

Iknewthedaywasgonnabe something special but the something morning weather wasn t morning cooperating.Itwascloudywith lingering fog, which later yielded to rain, but it was more of a nuisance than a hazard. And yet we trudged on in our journey at speeds that would makeadrivinginstructorblush, whileavoiding5or6accidents.

Anormaldaywithmyautobahn styleofdriving.

Each of my friends had a different story to tell after they leftFortPolk. Theplaceholdsa sentimental value in their lives. They spent at least 8 weeks of their lives there. In tough conditions,trainingforcombat, not knowing if they would be aliveordeadinayear Ed Holesovsky and Paul Harp, came from different parts of the Gulf. Ed on the Coastal Bend of Texas, Refugio, and Paul from the Panhandle of Florida,FortWaltonBeach. But they came together to receive their basic training at Polk. Ed was older, 26, while Paul, just out of high school at 18. Ed already had a degree, and was teaching/coaching school when he was drafted. Paul volunteered straight out of high school. HarveyYaw,camefrom Houston, just north of Hobby Airport. He was 19 when he arrived at Polk, and like Ed completed his infantry training. Paul went on to become a helicopterpilot.

times in Vietnam, then lost contact years. Thiswasa chance a these former soldiers. Neither had been back to Fort since they wellover yearsago. And Polk (since guys it I day gonnabe special, the wasn’t cooperating.Itwascloudywith fog, later rain, but it was more of a nuisance than a hazard. yet we trudged on in our would makeadrivinginstructorblush, accidents. day myautobahn driving. Each my a story to they holdsa in their They spent least 8 their there. In forcombat, not knowing would be or in year Ed Holesovsky Harp, came from different parts of the Ed on the Bend of Texas, Refugio, Paul from the Panhandle of came receive their basic was 26, out of high had and teaching/coaching when volunteered Yaw came just north of Hobby Airport. He was arrived at Polk, and like infantry went to become helicopterpilot.

helicopters during the conflict. His two tours involved piloting smallscouthelicopters,theOH6. He was an officer and flew many combat hours. It was on oneofthosehours,hovering<50 feet above the ground; when he spottedanenemysoldieraimhis weapon at him. He tried to swing the chopper so that his gunner could take action, but it wastoolate. Theenginewashit, and Paul and his gunner found themselvesdowned. Thankfully they were soon evacuated to safety

helicopters conflict. His involved piloting smallscouthelicopters,theOH6. was flew many on oneof hours, <50 feet above ground; he spottedanenemy aimhis weapon He tried to swing the his gunner could take but it wastoolate. hit, and and gunner found themselvesdowned. Thankfully they were to safety

and him before transferred stateside Paul years ago, they other

trainingbuddy,andhewouldsee him again before being transferred stateside Ed googled Paul 3 years ago, and theyfoundeachother

stan, to reviewing base newspapers and basic training yearbooks And holding dangerousweaponstoo.

HarveyYawwenttoVietnam as a 19 year old in 1971, and spent three-quarters of his tour on patrol. Of course, he was in danger Injured too. But he survivedandhetookepthiswits abouthimliketheothers.

HarveyYawwenttoVietnam three-quarters his patrol. Of course, too. he he kept wits

All the way to Fort Polk, the guys told stories and laughed. Paul relayed his time in

All the Fort Polk, the told laughed. Paul relayed his

EdremainedatFortPolkfor a period after his training, and when he arrived in Vietnam, he drew a lot of rear guard duty Some luck for an infantryman. Well maybe not, he could type. AnditwasatCamRanhBaythat Ed met his wounded basic

Edremainedat Polkfor a his and when in Vietnam, he drew a lot of rear Some for infantryman. Well maybe could type. Anditwasat that Ed met basic

The meat of the trip happened at the Fort Polk Museum. The curator, Gregg Grant, was jaw dropped at the trio and their reminiscences of the base from 54+ years ago. Andnoonehadlostanyoftheir memories from back in the day Gregg’sassistant,AmyBrennan, was equally impressed too. A full two hours of the visit was spent looking at the exhibits from 10,000 B.C. to Afghani-

The meat of happened Fort Polk was their reminiscences base 54+ years no lost memories from back in the day assistant,Amy was equally A of spent at to Afghani-

Afterwards, we took a drive around the base (and the Sun came out), going south to view theonlybuildingsremainingthat harbored soldiers training back in the 1960s/70s. We also went northto‘Tigerland,’whichwasa simulated Viet Cong village all those years ago. Incredibly, 98%ofthebasetheytrainedatis gone. But the guys got to remembertheirgood‘oldays. These fresh memories of the guys may possibly be part of their departing days, and I was gladtohavetakenpartofit.

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newspapers and weaponstoo. Afterwards, we a drive around the base (and the going south to the buildings that training 1960s/70s. We went ‘Tigerland,’which years ago. Incredibly 98%ofthebase trainedatis to their These of the was gladtohavetaken ofit. s.net

“Oh! Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?

SpongeBob SquarePants!”

Yes,kidsintotheirthirtieswill have a vivid memory of the cartoon, and The Players Theatre Company production of “SpongeBob The Musical” has hit Conroe and your memories of the friendly spongewillberekindledinthis song and dance packed underseaadventure.

in fact, most; but they come together and make an extraordinarily entertaining musical.

Older folk might be reserved at first, but I say “go with it.” I did, and I left the theater younger A lot of pop androckbignamescontributed songs. Cyndi Lauper David Bowe,Aerosmith’sJoePerry& Steven Tyler Lady Antebellum, John Legend amongst others. ThemagicoftheSBM is the mishmash of styles and voices,shapesandsizes,which meldstoacoherencyasawhole makingforagreatshow

The gospelly ‘Super Sea Star Savior performed by Patrick and the Sardines (Julia Brumfield, Mariah Graves, Colton Land Victoria Tonsfeldt, and Mekhi Allen), will have you dancing in the isles.

well.

Director Ashlie Driver did an amazing job with dozens of castmembers. She’snotafraid to pray with her players, and I respectthat. Herteachingstyle isoneofbuckingupheractors togetthebestoutofthem,and they were at their best. She chosethecreamofthecropfor herproduction,anditworked.

We then meet SpongeBob (David McNight), the ever optimisticspongewhoawakes, and starts up with Bikini Bottom Day,’ which generally introduces the cast of characters. Primeamongthem are Patrick (Connor Evers), a starfish; Squidward (Kyle Hamsher), the ever grumpy, and constantly migrained octopus; and Sandy (Veronica Amandola), a homestate expat sharp as a tack land mammal squirrel.

You gotta love SpongeBob with his pacific blond hair and effervescent optimism. He looks at life through rose colored glasses, and why not? TheWorldneedsmorejoy and he’sjustthespongetospreadit.

The

The musical story is pretty simple. The rumblings of the nearby Mount Humongous signals an impending eruption thatthreatenstodestroyBikini

Bottom So it’s up to SpongeBob, Sandy, and Patrick,tostopthevolcanoand save their hamlet from total destruction. Sandy uses her smarts and comes up with a plantostopthevolcano. Willit work? Veronica Amandola captured the essence of her squirrel character, playing it perfectly

Squidward s (Kyle Hamsher) nasally voice and mannerisms in portraying Squidward were spot on Plankton (Mark Doreza), impressed with 8 months of preparation. Hisrapanddance in ‘When The Tough Going Gets Tough’, were exciting to watch,

Choreographer Meika Phillips did a wonderful job. Thearrangedmovementswere exciting to watch, and accommodated all the cast, no matter their ability I appreciatedthetallentertaining scenes with Plankton and his computer wife, Karen (Isabel Flanery),whichtookplaceona platformabovethestage. The homes of SpongeBob, Patrick, and Squidward were well constructed. Theinterpretation ofthemountainandvolcanoby setdesignerAlysonMillerwas very commendable. Sound designerPhilHarrismadesure allmarkswerehit. TheMusic Director Brandon Christian, Costume Designer Dee Willis, and Hair/Makeup Designer Maddie Driver should be laudedforalloftheireffortsas

The SpongeBob Musical is morethanatripbackintimefor your 30 year old. It’s a reminder of good times spent with your kids, then and now Because those kids are now takingtheirkidstothetheater

I give SpongeBob a big thumbs up. The cast certainly deserved their standing ovation. See you at the Owen Theatre!

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NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: "You have been sued. You may

To: The Unknown Heirs at Law of Jaqueline Howard A/K/ A Jacqueline Howard, Deceased

29th day of January, 2024, in this case, numbered 24-01-01449 on the docket of said court.

Thenamesofthepartiestothecauseareasfollows:

Abriefstatementofthenatureofthissuitisasfollows,towit:

asismorefullyshownbyPlaintiff'sOriginalPetitiononfileinthissuit.

(SEAL,DistrictCourt,MontgomeryCounty,Texas)

MontgomeryCounty,Texas

Bidders

GIVEN

22nddayofFebruary,2024at1:01o'clockp.m.levyuponthe following-describedpropertyofDefendant:

LOT26,BLOCK1,OFWOODFORESTSECTION92,ANADDITIONTOMONTGOMERY

COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR P LAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET Z, SHEET 6561, OFTHE PLAT RECORDS O F MONTGOMERY COUNTY,

TEXAS

Andonthe2nddayofApril,2024,at10:00o'clocka.m.;whichisthefirstTuesdayofsaid month, on the Courthouse Steps located at 301 N. Main Street, Conroe, Texas 77301 of said MONTGOMERYCounty, Texas in the City of CONROE; I will proceed to sell at the time of the publicauctionforcash,alltherights,titleandinterestofCoreyEdwardSmith,Defendantinandto said property representing interest and costs of suit, together with legal fees and commissions throughthedateofjudgment,plusallcostsofcourt,costsofsale,andpostjudgmentpenaltiesand interestrecoverablebylawinfavorofWoodforestOwnersAssociationInc.

CITATION BYPUBLICATION

Cause Number: 23-10-15814

P.OBox2985 8700CrownhillSuite505

Noticeisherebygivenasfollows:

To: ToLenaBFreemanAKALenaFreemanandNormanLarryFreeman,andallother persons, Including adverse claimants, owning or having or claiming any legal or equitable Interest In or lien upon the following described property delinquent to Plaintiffhereinfortaxes,to-wit:

WhichsaidpropertyisdelinquenttoPlaintifffortaxesinthefollowingamounts:$11,557.08, exclusiveofinterest,penalties,andcosts,andthereisincluded

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thesuitareMontgomeryCounty MontgomeryCountyHospitalDistrict, Lone Star College, Emergency Services District #7, and New Caney Independent School District.

Plaintiff and all other taxing units who may set up their tax claims herein seek recovery of delinquentadvaloremtaxesonthepropertyhereinabovedescribed,andinadditiontothe taxesallinterest,penalties,andcostsallowedbylawthereonuptoandincludingthedayof judgment herein, and the establishment and foreclosure of liens, if any, securing the paymentofsame,asprovidedbylaw

Allpartiestothissuit,includingplaintiff,defendants,andintervenors,shalltakenoticethat claimsnotonlyforanytaxeswhichweredelinquentonsaidpropertyatthetimethissuitwas filed but all taxes becoming delinquent thereon at any time thereafter up to the day of judgment, including all interest, penalties, and costs allowed by law thereon, may, upon requesttherefore,berecoveredhereinwithoutfurthercitationornoticetoanypartiesherein, andallsaidpartiesshalltakenoticeofandpleadandanswertoallclaimsandpleadingsnow on file and which may hereafter be filed in said cause by all other parties herein, and all of those taxing units above named who may Intervene herein and set up their respective tax claimsagainstsaidproperty

505 ESTATEOF § COUNTYPROBATECOURT NoticetoCreditors

Ph:

IndependentExecutoroftheEstateof

NOTICETOCREDITORS AttorneyforJULIEHUDGENS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of JAMES WILBURNHUDGENSII,Deceased,wereissuedonDecember5,2023,inCauseNo.23-45361-P, pendingintheProbateCourtNo.One,MontgomeryCounty Texas,to:JULIED.HUDGENS All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are requiredtopresentthemtotheundersignedwithinthetimeandinthemannerprescribedbylaw c/o:JULIED.HUDGENS C/OSHERRYD.TAVEL 316E.Main Humble,Texas77338 th DATEDthe6 dayofMarch,2023 /s/SherryD.Tavel StateBarNo.:19681250 Humble,Texas77338 Tel:(281)354-8156Fax:(866)454-7124 E-mail:tavellaw@yahoo.com PublishedDate:March13,2024

§ Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of GENE ALLISONKENNEDY,Deceased,wereissuedonMarch7,2024,inCauseNo.24-45954-P,pending inCountyProbateCourtNo.1,MontgomeryCounty,Texas,to: Cleveland,Texas,77328

DATEDthe dayofMarch2024. th7 MOLLIEC.LAMBERT

State THEFOWLERLAWFIRM /s/WilliamT Fowler Telephone:281-592-5243

CAUSENO.24-45954-P GENEALLISONKENNEDY § N0.1 c/oMollieCohnLambertPLLC All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law All persons having claimsshouldaddr themincareoftherepresentativeaddressstatedabove. ess Facsimile:281-592-5244

NOTICETOALLPERSONSHAVINGCLAIMS CYNTHIALOUISEMARTIN

DECEASED MONTGOMERYCOUNTYTEXAS § By:/s/MollieC.Lambert

P.O.Box490 MOLLIECOHNLAMBERTPLLC Cleveland,Texas77328

GABRIELN.KENNEDY ATTORNEYFORTHEEXECUTOR

NOTICETOCREDITORS SherryD.Tavel 316E.Main

GinaA.Price

§ P.O.Box490 PublishedDate:March13,2024 Conroe,TX 77301

101Simonton AttorneyforCheriLouiseAmos StateBarNo.: 16287350 Telephone: (936)756-5511

NoticeisherebygiventhatoriginalLettersTestamentaryfortheEstateofIrmaRuthCrow Carrell,Deceased,wereissuedonMarch6,2024,inCauseNo.24-46053-P pendingintheProbate CourtNo:1,MontgomeryCounty,Texas,to: CheriLouiseAmos. Facsimile: (936)441-5745

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are requiredtopresentthemtotheundersignedwithinthetimeandinthemannerprescribedbylaw c/o: GinaA.Price,AttorneyatLaw,101Simonton,Conroe,TX 77301. th DATEDthe6 dayofMarch,2024.

/s/ PublishedDate:March13,2024 Email: gaprice@priceandprice-law.com

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law Claims should be addressedtotheIndependentExecutorthroughherattorney H.DEANOWEN,JR.,atthefollowing address:

5632HavanaDr NorthRichlandHills,TX76180 /s/H.DeanOwen,Jr

AGAINSTTHEESTATEOFARLENEMARIEVOLKEYMARTIN th DATEDthis11 dayofMarch,2024. PublishedDate:March13,2024

FirstNotificationtoOwner 2021Taiz,Whiteincolor,Vin:L5YACBPH4M1127099,Plate#93B466A TowedFrom422CountyRd3792ClevelandTx77328 R&R Towing and Recovery, TDLR# 0006596365C, VSF# 0659815VSF, Storage address:22031aWalnutDrPorterTx77365,281-601-7832 rrtowingandrecovery2023@gmail.com PublishedDate:March13,2024 AttorneyforIndependentExecutor

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of ARLENE MARIEVOLKEYMARTIN,Deceased,wereissuedonMarch8,2024,inCauseNo.24-46108-P pendinginProbateCourtNo.1ofMontgomeryCounty,Texas,totheIndependentExecutor: www.MontgomeryCountyNews.net news@montgomerycountynews.net 936-449-NEWS(6397)

SAR Freedom Chapter Installs New Officers

The Rebel Joan Of Arc

2721ChapteroftheUnited

DaughtersoftheConfederacy participated in the annual Conroe Go Texan Day Parade It was an extremelycold,dreary,and windyday buttheseBelles are not only lovely representatives of our

historictimeperiodduring the War Between The States,butalsofullofspirit and support for their community The United DaughtersoftheConfederacy organization was formed in 1894 to honor the proved noble Confederate ancestors of

theirdescendants.

The Rebel Joan Of Arc Officers are led by the courageous RJOA President/Vice President: JENNY LEHR, 2nd Vice President: Lovely LYN HOWARD, Recording Secretary: Elegant ANITA

STEVENS, Corresponding Secretary: Spirited ELAINE COLLINGS (Founder and Charter President), Co-Founder of RJOA: Devoted DIANNE KEBODEAUX, and OfficerofMilitaryService Awards: Patriotic CYNTHIACONNORS.

RANDY HALL of the UnitedSatesAirForcewas Honored as this year’s RJOA Dignitary selection for the annual Conroe Go Texan Parade. Driver and EscortfortheRJOABelles was Mr JIM STEVENS. TheBellesandBeauswave their Historic Honored Flags of the United DaughtersoftheConfederacy’s: First National Flag, and the Sons Of The ConfederateVeteran’s:The BattleFlagoftheStarsand Bars.

Submitted by: RJOA Chairman of Public Relations, Elaine Collings, ehcollings@gmail.com

RJOAalsoextendsgreat appreciation to CARL HOWARD for his Limousine Golf Cart complete withTexasCowHornsand the RJOA Belle Boyds sign, for his RJOA Belles toenjoy The

Veteran Jeff“Gunny”Shilanski

Thisweek’sVeteranis Jeff “Gunny” Shilanski, who retired from the United States Marine Corps after 20 years of service, 1993-2013 Gunny started out as a Mortarman, and became an Infantry Unit Leader as a Staff Sergeant. Jeff served in various Infantry roles on multiple tours to Iraq and Afghanistan After retirement Gunny faced struggleswithPTSDand Alcoholism,andby2016 heattemptedsuicide,but his trusted German Shepherd‘KuppHolder’ intervened. Jeffthengot help, and met a Korean

War Veteran who was in a POW camp in North Korea,whohadsuffered like Gunny did. The crusty old Veteran guided Jeff to gather around other Veterans whosufferedlikehedid, so they can find healing amongstthemselves,and seek others who need help Gunny’s best friend and battle buddy JoeRasorkilledhimself, and Jeff had regrets about not showing his friend what he had learned from his Korean War friend. Years later Gunny realized he needed to take action, andhonorhisfriend,Joe

Rasor Conroe, warriors mentor prevent show enjoymentcanbe of their in Mandatory Fun around Conroe. and his crew with i R h , e Montgomery Jail andVeteranSoberliving homes. Good Jeff, and on beingMCNs of the RealEstate RealEstate

Sen.Cruz:WeCanCome TogetherToPreserveCollegeSports

In Roundtable facing

In opening remarks at In NIL Roundtable Cruz discusses challenges facing collegeathletics

WASHINGTON, D.C. –

WASHINGTON, D.C.

In his opening today’s sion need for to con ens s d pa bipartisan codify name, image, Sen. Cruz the of challenges facing including the litigation, inconsistent regarding thecolleges’ l ect ve i e t ar of e i a

In his opening statement at today’s roundtable discussion regarding the urgent need for Congress to find consensus and pass bipartisan legislation to codify name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights for student-athletes, Sen. Cruz highlighted the myriad of challenges facing college athletics including the uncertainty from pending litigation, inconsistent state laws questions regarding athlete employment status, andthecolleges’inabilityto collectively impose standards of ethical h behavior and sportsmanship.

The entire event is availablevialivestream

The entire event is availablevia

https://www m/watch?v=igyFgdiRi94

https://wwwyoutube co m/watch?v=igyFgdiRi94

The roundtable discussion will feature former UniversityofAlabamahead football coach Nick Saban, commissioner of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Jim Phillips, women’s basketball players Haley and Hanna Cavinder, University of Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne, president of The Collective Association Russell White, and NIL attorney Darren Heitner Additional senators are expectedtoattend.

discussion will feature former UniversityofAlabamahead football coach Nick Saban, commissi ner f the Atlantic Conference ( C ) Ji P ill , women’s basketball players Haley and Hanna Cavinder, University of Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne, of The Collective Association Russell White, and NIL attorney Heitner Additional are expectedtoattend.

Here are Sen Cruz’s remarks as prepared for delivery:

“College sports are an are amazing cultural unifier When so many other issues divide us, we know on gameday that we can all cometogetherandcheerfor our teams no matter the sports.

Here Sen Cruz’s remarks as prepared for delivery: sports are an amazing cultural unifier When issues divide we know on gameday all cometogetherandcheerfor our teams the sports.

“College alsogive thousands studentathletes,includingformany first-generation college students, and theabilityto critical lifeskills.NILonlyprovides evengreateropportunities.

“Collegesportsalsogive thousands of studentathletes,includingformany first-generation college students, an education and theabilitytodevelopcritical lifeskills.NILonlyprovides evengreateropportunities.

“Unfortunately, college sports are critical legal crossroads now with significant including:

“Unfortunately, college sports are at a critical legal crossroads right now with significant challenges including:

who camp in who old Jeff to other like they themselves,and who help best friend killedhimself, learned action, VeteranoftheWeek: Pharmacy Farm&Ranch

Contradictory state NIL laws that make compliancedifficult,

Contradictory state L aw that a e

Active litigation that revent the NC A, conferences, and universifrom basic rules – even rules to protect athletes from takenadvantageof,

Uncertainty for student-athletes,agents,and collectives who are seeking tonavigateevolvingandthe appli

Uncertainty for agents,and collectives are navigateevolvingandthe applicatio of o ten

cation of often seemingly inconsistent rules,

The looming challenges associated with athlete employment status orunionization.

chalassociated with employment status

“I am concerned that unless Congress acts, the college sports system will collapse and those opportunities for student-athletes particularly those in smalland mid-sized schools and women’s and Olympic sports,willbelost.

“I concerned that unless Congress the college sports system will collapse and those opportustudent-athletes particularly those smallschools and Olympic sports, lost.

As the Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Committee with jurisdiction over sports related policy, I ve been workingforsometimewith my colleagues on finding a path forward on legislation that addresses these outstanding legal issues legal whilepreservingwhat’sbest aboutcollegesports.

As he Ranking of the Commerce Committee over policy, ve been forsometime colleagues a forward on that ad re the legal best sports.

“We are here today to have an important discussion on today’s challenges and hopefully generate consensus and momentum forabipartisandealthatwe can put on the President’s desk, but no bill is going to besignedintolawunlessit’s bipartisan.I’mpleasedtobe joined by several of my colleagues today on both sides of the aisle who I’ve begun negotiations on a bipartisanpathforward.

“We to an important discuson today’s challenges hopefully generate and momentum forabipartisan thatwe put on President’s desk, but no bill is going to intolaw it’s I’mpleased be joined several my colleagues today on both of the I’ve on a pathforward.

“Today I hope we can have a more detailed and robust dialogue together in which we can discuss the current issues facing e collegiate athletics and thus inform my and my colleague’s legislative work so league’ we can come together to preserve college sports as weknowit.”

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