Montgomery County News, April 24, 2024

Article by Mark H o o k e r , M C N

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contributing

Photos Courtesy of GraysonArthur

This past Saturday the MISD Fishing Team sent 19 Teams to the Regional Championship on Lake Limestone These 19 Individual Teams from both Montgomery and Lake Creek High Schools had earned the right to be there by enduring through a tough Divisional schedule and being in the top 40% in the Divisional Standings.

This past Saturday the MISD Fishing sent 19 Teams to Regional Lake

High struggledinfiguring how to get to Thiswas productive only your field from the Texas out 186 Individual was to high water rains that was off color the fish. This River water rates causing to be extremely fickle tough catch, four in the boatfield. all Tournaments, always the wasno For of 19 for have will the State by k H o , M C N Photos of GraysonArthur the way was in the Houston Riley Kirklin a place finish 3fish number Jett place a weight of 5 05 the MISD to reigning Montgomery County’s Only Locally Owned Newspaper

Lake Limestone has been good to the Team in

the past, with a solid victory there in March of 2023, but this time not so much,astheTeamfellinto the unfamiliar territory of claiming 6th place out 52 High Schools. This time around the combined squadstruggledinfiguring out how to get a keeper basstobite. Thiswasnota productiveTournamentfor not only your MISD Anglers,butformostofthe field from the Houston, Bayou, and Central Texas Divisions, with 97 out of the 186 Individual Teams competing failing to catch 14-inchkeepers. Thiswas due to high rising water from recent rains that was

These 19 Individual from Montgomery and Schools had right to be by through t u ivi ional and in the the Divisional Lake has good to the Team in with a victory in so asthe into unfamiliar territory

off color scattering the fish. Thiscoupledwiththe River Authority releasing water at record rates causing the fish to be extremely fickle and tough to catch, with only four5-fishlimitscaughtin theentire186boatfield.

However with all Tournaments, someone always catches them, and the MISD Fishing Team wasnoexception. Forout ofour19Teamsqualifying for the event, MISD will have three Teams which will be moving on to the StateChampionship.

Leading the way for

MISD was the 5th ranked Team in the Houston Division, Jacob Riley and Brenner Kirklin who scrapped their way to a 14th place finish in this event,bringing3fishtothe scales for 9 24 pounds

Thenumber20Teaminthe Houston Division, Colton Hatzold and Jett Moore followed them, ending up in 38th place with a total weight of 5 05 pounds Rounding out the three teams from MISD which will advance to the State Championship are the reigning Anglers of the

homes/veterans/brumley/. Volunteers are Montgomery On the o o it the tohelp adapted home. adaptations and sinks. code the O M y 0 the Airborne combat reactionforcemissioninthe o beneath the is sod flowers receive supporters, there stagesof Community m d donations. to The Heritage Trails C h a p t e r, N S D A R celebrated local Youth studentsduringtheirrecent April meeting. The DAR chapter awarded Good Citizen certificates pins and gift cards to four outstanding students representing local high schools The Flag Ceremony was led by the JROTC from Klein Oak High School. The squad ByPatSpackey t T led wasallfemalecadets. The DARGoodCitizensaward winners for 2024 are: Arianna Medina Digman (Klein Collins High School); Zoey Lee Heaps (Klein Oak High School); Ryan Fowler (Providence Classical School); Jada

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for saleforveryhighpricesup to $900 This one, however, appears to be

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SocietyPresident, Billy Ray Duncan, states that the rocking chair had been sitting on the porch, and that there was a vine that, every year, would growupontotheporchand ultimately coil around the legoftherocker Headded rocker that after the rocker became damaged and was moved indoors, it’s a mysteryastowhythatvine stopped growing up onto theporch.

TheGandyfamily donated the home to the Society in 1997 The antique furnishings still belongtotheGandyfamily and help depict what life was for the family when Martha Addison was a youngwidowraisingthree childrenthere. Shewasan amazing seamstress, and several of her dresses, evening gowns and even men s clothing are on display

owned for many years the Emporium Antique store that had been at the southeasterncornerofEva & Liberty Streets. Susie passed away recently just beforeher95thbirthday

The AddisonGandyhomecanbetoured during the annual candlelight home tour the evening of the “Christmas in Historic Montgomery” holiday event, always the second Saturday of December. Visit the Society’swebsiteatMHSTX.orgtolearnmoreabout this non-profit, which owns seven historical buildings in Montgomery, including the N. H. Davis Museum, 14264 Liberty St. Free tours of the Museum are available Wednesday through Saturday, 11:00am

TheRotaryClubofThe WoodlandsCelebrating W 50YearAnniversary

The community service organization was founded in 1974 in the midst of the community’s infancy The club has grown alongside The Woodlands and continues tothrivewithitsmembers

o f b u s i n e s s a n d s community leaders working hand in hand to help make the world –both locally and internationally - a better place. With a motto of “Service above Self” members of Rotary Club of The Woodlands have continuously partnered withlocalorganizationsto impact the community through projects like coordinating mobile food pantries, donating blood, honoring seniors during the holidays and veterans on Veterans Day, and mentoring at a local

elementaryschool.Oneof its biggest efforts is sponsoring six Interact Clubs at local high

eachofthesehighschools and students attending Lone Star College Montgomery The club’s signatureprojectisRotary House, which provides free housing for up to 90 daystoapatientorfamily in treatment at one of Montgomery County s hospitals, treatment centers or rehabilitation centers.

TheWoodlands,TX our be together on Thursday, April25, of telling storyand commemorating this 50 year milestone Rotary members improve lives andbring lasting change around by promoting fighting disease, clean water and sanitation, supporting mothers growing economies and theenvironment. top global eradication polio launched polio in1985, a leading Global e o m t was in of the infancy The club to itsmembers u i s n mm ty l rs working help make the both loc ly - better place. a motto members Club of withlocalorganizationsto the seniors Veterans mentoring at a local elementary of its efforts is sponsoring Interact Clubs local high s ols, luding C l g T e Woodlands School, John School, GrandOaksHighSchool, Oak School, The High Sch , d e Woodlands Christian Academy Scholarships are at these attending S project Rotary up to to patientor in at of County s

schools, including College Park The Woodlands High School, John Cooper School, GrandOaksHighSchool, Oak Ridge High School, The Woodlands High School, and The Woodlands Christian Academy Scholarships are awarded to seniors at

A few of our club’s founderswillbegathering together on Thursday, April25,2024,inhopesof tellingourclub’sstoryand commemorating this 50 year milestone Rotary members improve lives andbringpositive,lasting change to communities around the world by promotingpeace,fighting disease, providing clean water and sanitation, supporting education saving mothers and children, growing local economies and protecting theenvironment.Rotary’s top priority is the global eradication of polio Rotary launched its polio immunization program, PolioPlus,in1985,andin 1988 became a leading partnerintheGlobalPolio EradicationInitiative.

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JohnOTrainor,Co.C, 6th Regiment Louisianan Infantry,Louisiana.

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CONTINUING YOUR FAMILY RESEARCH AND HONORING YOUR CONFEDERATE ANCESTORS WHO SERVED WITH PRIDE. The Rebel

Lefrois Dugat, Co. H, 25th Regiment, Texas Cavalry,Texas.

CONGRATULATIO

John Weaver, Wheats Co 1st State Troops TexasInfantry,Texas.

Pictured with this article are the two latest itemsJackhasrepaired: a heavy wooden rocking chair, and a rare child’s highchairthatconvertstoa stroller Our research reveals that a couple similar

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Jack Shepherd and his wife, Susie, are long standing residents of Montgomery and had

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Repairedhigh-chair— noticethewheelsused whenit

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fin nce It nvolves committing resources—be it tim mon y o

it time money or effort towards an asset expected to grow in value over time. Think of it as planting an oak tree. You water it, give it enough it, sunlight,andlettimedoits work Decades later, it standstall,providingshade and oxygen, its value multiplied compared to when you planted it Investing is about seeking steady, reliable growth through assets such as stocks, bonds, or real bonds, estate,whichhaveintrinsic value and potential for appreciation over the long term.

Investing: The Art of GrowingWealth

Investing: The Art of GrowingWealth

Investing is an art, grounded in the science

byRubenBorjasJr

The Marine Corps League Eastex Detachment an organization devoted to promoting the interestandpreservingthe traditions of the U S Marine Corps, gathered Corps, just east of Conroe this past Saturday to rebuild the float they use for parade and promotional purposes The detachment also invited mem-

The High StakesGame

Speculation: The High StakesGame

outcome afootballgame basedonthefirstplay It's high-o tane gamble, focusing on price movementsandmarket rather than the fundamental value of an asset Speculators often look for quick, gains, risking much in th process. While it can be thrilling and sometimes lucrative,the loss

rather than the fundamental value of an asset Speculators often look for quick, short-term gains, risking much in the process. While it can be thrilling and sometimes lucrative,theriskoflossis

Investing is an art, grounded in the science of finance It involves committing resources—be

bers of Marine Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, from Montgomery,CollegePark,and Tomball High Schools, to helpwithdifferentaspects of the float construction, including adding Marine Corp League logos, U S M C signage, and C sandbags.

high, making it an unsuitable approach for those seeking long-t rm financialsecurity

high, making it an unsuitable approach for those seeking long-term financialsecurity

Why Not

Why Not Chase the Market?

The 'hot tips' andthefear missing can tempt the most steadfast investors Yet, history and experience us that a diversified portfolio tailored to unique goals, risk tolerance, and timeline is your safest harbor market storms hi diversification acts as high nd lows and more stable trajectory

The allure of 'hot tips' andthefearofmissingout can tempt even the most steadfast investors Yet, history and experience teach us that a diversified portfolio tailored to your unique goals, risk tolerance, and timeline is your safest harbor against market storms This diversification acts as a a buffer, smoothing out the highs and lows and providing a more stable growth trajectory over time.

A well-constructed financial plan serves as a lighthouse, guiding your nvestm nt journey through andturbulent seas alike. It helps ensure that your decisionsarealignedwithyour not by the fleeting whimsofthemarket.

A well-constructed financial plan serves as a lighthouse, guiding your investment journey i throughcalmandturbulent seas alike. It helps ensure that your financial decisionsarealignedwithyour long-term objectives, not swayed by the fleeting whimsofthemarket.

The Role of Financial Advisor

The Role of a Financial Advisor

Thisiswheretheroleof a fin n ial advisor becomes paramount At

Thisiswheretheroleof a financial advisor becomes paramount At

Pendle Hill Advisors, we prideourselvesoncrafting personalized financial plans that reflect the dreams and aspirations of each Weunderstand that your financial goals are as unique as you are whether it's saving for your child's education, planning a dream retirement, or leaving a legacy foryourlovedones.

Hill Advisors, we prideourselvesoncrafting personalized

volunteerism, and cadets from MarineCorpJ.R.O.T.C.’s,

By focusing on investing with purpose, rather than speculating on uncertainties, we help our clients build a foundation of financial security Our approach is simple: invest inquality,diversifywisely, and maintain a long-term perspective. This strategy has stood the test of time, showing that patience and discipline are indeed virtues in the world of finance.

By focusing on investing with purpose, rather than speculating on uncertainties, we help our clients build a foundation of financial Our approach is invest inquality,diversifywisely, and maintain long-term perspective. This strategy has stood the test time, showing patience and discipline indeed virtues the world of finance.

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As we forge ahead, let's remind inthe vast landscape of financial planning, and steady often wins the ra e Missing on a speculative 'opportunity' is not a setbackifyourinvestments are thoughtfully aligned with your future vision. In end,it'saboutcrafting of fulfillment, ported a foundation financialindependence.

volunteerism, and the cadets from the nearby MarineCorpJ.R.O.T.C.’s, did their part in working the differing tools requiredtofixupthefloat forupcomingevents. The cadets were well mannered and are cuts above average teenagers in respecting their elders, military leaders, cadet

To my neighbors and friends in Montgomery County knowthatmydoor is always open Whether you're looking to refine an existing financial plan or starting fresh, Pendle Hill Advisors is here to guide you toward a future of financial clarity and success.

A part of the Marine CorpsLeague’smissionis to foster the ideals of American and patriotic

leaders,peers,andfriends. Theyallworkedwellwith their teams during the

floatrebuild,whichisnext scheduledtoappearatThe Woodlands Independence

To my neighbors and friends in knowthatmydoor always you're looking to refine an financial plan starting fresh, Hill Advisors is to guide toward a future of clarity and Kent endleton,

Until we meet again, invest wisely, cherish your loved ones, and let's continue to support each otherinbuildingathriving, resilientcommunity

Until we invest cherish your ones, let's continue support each in athriving, resilientcommunity

Kent Pendleton, AAMS®

Financial Advisor, RJFS

As we forge ahead, let's remindourselvesthatinthe vast landscape of financial planning, slow and steady often wins the race Missing out on a speculative 'opportunity' is not a setbackifyourinvestments are thoughtfully aligned with your future vision. In theend,it'saboutcraftinga life of fulfillment, supported by a foundation of financialindependence.

DayparadeinJuly

“Our float had a tank theme,” said Brian Hampton in speaking on thefloat.“Andweneeded an upgrade in that arena.”

The Marines decommissioned their last tank battalioninMay2021.

The Eastex Detachmentfedlunchanddessert t o t h e d e s e r v i n g J.R.O.T.C. members and thanked them for all the help they provided in replacing the outdated fixtures on the float. The occasion also allowed for the cadets to accumulate hours for community service.

Ruben can be reached a t : ruben@montgomerycoun tynews.net

Other missions of the Marine Corps League are tostrengthenthefraternity of Marines and their families They provide scholarships to the sons and daughters, and other relatives to institutes of higher education, as well ashelpMarineVeteransin theirtimeofneed. A of the to the ideals and

This column may upset some. And quite frankly, I don’t care about Democrats feelings, but it needed to be written.

Is your life worth a of potato Democrats in Harris seem to think so. Ina asdaycaseback in January, when a young scholar, 17, stole a bag of chips from a Sunoco store in Humble, he was followed by

an unarmed store clerk, Asif 42,whowasshotto death in the process. Now thinkthattakingalifeis a serious thing in Harris But,no. Theyoung scholar, who destined to a medicine, a NASA has history illegally killing manwithahandgunhewas supposed to have, and legally getting away it.

This column may upset some. And quite frankly I don’t care about Democrats feelings, but it needed to be written. Is your life worth a bag of potato chips? Democrats in Harris County seem to think so. Inaplainasdaycaseback in January when a young scholar 17, stole a bag of chips from a Sunoco store in Humble, he was followed by an unarmed store clerk, Asif Maknojia,42,whowasshotto death in the process. Now you’dthinkthattakingalifeis a serious thing in Harris County But,no. Theyoung scholar who is destined to becomeadoctorofmedicine, or a NASA engineer, has made history illegally killing amanwithahandgunhewas not supposed to have, and legally getting away with it.

Weather for the Lake Conroe area

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A20percentchanceofshowersand thunderstormsafter1pm.Mostlycloudy,with ahighnear83.Breezy

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AndunlikeO.J.Simpson,the teen didn’t even need to go throughatrial.

AndunlikeO.J. the teen didn’t even need to throughatrial.

The message that Harris County Democrats are sending here is very dangerous. The precedent is being set that teens (at least Black Teens), can now legallycarry weapons in Harris County steal who knows what, then kill, and get off scot-free?

The message that Harris Democrats are sending here is very dangerous. The is being set that teens (at least Black can now legallycarry weapons in Harris County, steal who knows what, then kill, and off scot-free?

And worse yet, now a stern talking-to by an adult (that’s not your parent), over stolen property is grounds enough for armed teens to feel threatened and open fire on unarmed store clerks, ending theirlives.

And worse yet, now, a stern talking-to an adult not over property grounds enough armed teens and open fire store clerks, lives.

Court records did not indicate that Maknojia was armed, but he was in his car AndwithDemocratslabeling Asif as the aggressor in this case,allthePakistanis’family gets is an apology from the murderer and nothing else. The property crime turned murder is gonna embolden other young scholars, and the HarrisCountyGrandJurythat no-billed the kid doesn’t realizethattheyjustopeneda Pandora’s Box on the suffering of innocents. Like I’ve said in the past, Democrats never think of consequencestotheiractions. And quitefrankly,allthismadness in areas run by leftist, I wouldn t be surprised if Democrats in time call for a National Police Force, whichwillessentiallybetheir own Gestapo. That will be another step in thatAmerican Communist Society the Democratswant.

Court records did not indicate that Maknojia was armed, but he was in his car AndwithDemocratslabeling Asif as the aggressor in this case,allthe gets is an apology from the murderer, and else. property turned is embolden scholars, the CountyGrandJury the doesn t realizethattheyjustopeneda Pandora s Box on the suffering of innocents. Like I’ve said in the past, Democrats never think of consequencestotheiractions. And quitefrankly,allthismadness in areas run by leftist, wouldn t be surprised if in time call for a National Police whichwillessentiallybetheir own That will be step in American Society the

Yes,theseyoungscholars, consisting of future doctors, lawyers, engineers, judges, teachers, scientists, and surgeons; are all being all being brought up in failing schools up whose records on academic accountability;welltheyhave none. The schools get their marching orders from the teachers unions, who in turn

Yes,theseyoungscholars, consisting of future doctors, lawyers, engineers, judges, teachers, scientists, and surgeons; are all brought up in failing whose on academic wellthey none. The get orders from who in turn

Perhaps she sang to great applause in the past, as if her ability came naturaltoher orshecouldhave sungitathousandtimesbefore intheshower Nomatterwhat, if a desperate record producer was hanging around the bar thatnight,Smokeywouldhave beensignedtoacontract.

I looked on the

get their marching orders fromDemocrats,increatinga populationofequallydumbed down students who are destined for lifelong poverty and crime goes right along withthat.

their marching orders fromDemocrats,increatinga population equallydumbed down lifelong poverty, and crime right along withthat.

society

Now I’mprettycertainmy goodreaders,thatyouryoung children, and grandchildren (no matter the race), if this madnessisnotcorrectedsoon (and I mean very soon), they will be Democrat slaves in time, or at the least face degraded societal conditions that will be multiple times worse than we already have. Conditions that will have parents not trusting their kids goingtoconcertsorTheMall by themselves, and families continuing to move farther and farther from the wasteland of Harris County, unfortunately engrossing Montgomery County with elements of citizenry that have broken the back of HarrisCounty I cannot help but think of Adolf Hitler, and how his initial aim to take power in Germany in the 1920s was through violence and intimidation Yet, he eventually won power by election, and there was still some violence and intimidation. But I see the Socialist Democrats in wanting to take total power via violence and intimidation, and not by elections. The Democrats can’t win elections legally, unless they cheat, and we’ve seen story after story of 2020 electionfraudcasescomingto theforefront. Soit’sobvious thattheWhiteElitistSocialist Democrats will take total powerbyforceintime. You can see how Biden’s border policy is right in line with the Cloward–Piven Strategy,’whichisdesignedto break down society to the point of a federal takeover of all aspects of life, essentially making us a communist

Now,I’m certainmy readers,thatyouryoung children, and grandchildren matter the if this madnessisnotcorrectedsoon (and I they be Democrat slaves in time, at the societal than we have. that not trusting goingtoconcertsorTheMall by themselves, and families continuing to move farther and farther from the land of Harris County, unfortunately engrossing with elements of citizenry that have broken the back of Harris I cannot help but think of Adolf Hitler, and how his initial aim to take power in Germany in the 1920s was th o h vi l ce and intimidation Yet, he eventually won power by election, and there was still some violence and intimidation. I see the Socialist in wanting to total via and win legally and seen story fraudcasescoming forefront. Soit’s the Elitist will powerbyforceintime. You see Biden’s border is in the ‘Cloward–Piven Strategy,’whichis down to the

The ten million illegal immigrants that Biden has thrust upon us is right in linewiththeCPS. ThisHarris County Grand Jury decision to no-bill a teenage killer, furthering distrust in our judiciarysystem,fallsrightin as well in bringing us into a newcivilwar(ofviolenceand intimidation), which more thanlikelyhasalreadystarted.

Wecanseethemadnessof Democrats in allowing their own cities counties and states, to be run into the ground, thus killing common sense and the rule of law Houston, and Harris County are now being mentioned alongwithLA,SanFrancisco, Portland Seattle Chicago Philly New York City and every other Democrat run SHole, that allows madness to reign, and thus are turning themselves into Third World Countries.

Wecanseethemadnessof Democrats in allowing their own cities, counties, and states, to be run into the thus killing common sense and the rule of law Houston, and Harris County, are now mentioned alongwithLA,SanFrancisco, Portland, Seattle, Chicago, Philly, New York City, and every other Democrat SHole, allows madness to reign, and thus are turning themselves into Third World Countries.

The store clerk murder in Humble, is only the latest apple thrown into the cart of madness of urban incivility andyoucanseeinlargecities were Democrats have long influenced policy (no matter the race), that once thriving urban environments, are now crappyhell-holesthatofferno chance for any success for its residents, young or old Witnesses say that Asif Maknojia was not driving erratically, but pulled alongside the teens, probably tryingtotalksenseintothem, that’s when a witness said he saw the young scholar pull a gunandfiretwiceattheclerk, mortally wounding him. All overabagofpotatochips.

The store clerk murder in Humble, is only the latest thrown into the cart of madness of urban incivility, and canseeinlargecities were Democrats have long influenced policy (no matter the that once urban environments, are crappyhell-holesthatoffer chance for any for its residents, young or old Witnesses say that Asif Maknojia was not driving erratically, but pulled alongside the teens, probably tryingtotalksenseintothem, that’s when a witness said he saw the scholar pull a andfiretwiceattheclerk, mortally wounding him. All abagof chips.

Of course these White Socialist Elitists Democrats, richly ensconced in their mansions and ranches, don’t care as long as they get paid. It’s not their problem. They don’t live in the hell-holes they created. Blacks were doingjustfineuntiltheWhite ElitistDemocratsreplacedthe Black Father with a welfare check, with the stipulation to Black Mothers’“that you can have babies, and we will pay you,”buttheywillnothavea fatherly influence. White Democrats have robbed well over 100 million Americans, whethertheybefetus’orbirth survivors They have literally taken those ‘AmericanDreams,’andturnedthem intoAmericannightmares.

Ruben can be reached at: ruben@montgomerycountyn ews.net

The young scholars split up after the shooting (obviously going to their abodes to finish their homework). Maknojia then thoughtfully reversed his car into the median, and passed away Noweaponwasfound in the car He was unarmed, andAsif smurderergotaway withit. Thankfully, some Blacks (20% or perhaps more) are finally seeing the devastation that White Elists Socialist Democrats have thrust upon them since Reconstruction. They are now breaking those chains and escaping the ‘Democrats’ Plantation of Intellectual Slavery ’ Personally I’d pay to see ancestors of the formerly enslavedrundownthosesame Democrats with dogs Turnabout is fair play Today’sWhiteDemocratsare no better than the Democrat Slavemasters of Pre-Civil War America, as well as the DemocratPost-CivilWarKlu Klux Klan. TheRepublicans Freed the Slaves the Democratsdidnot andthe Dems have subsequently enslaved their descendants minds White Elists Democrats have no shame, and will use anyone to get ahead.

The young scholars split up after the shooting (obviously going to their abodes to finish their homework). Maknojia then thoughtfully reversed his car into the median, and passed Noweapon found in the He was unarmed, andAsif smurderergotaway withit. Thankfully some Blacks (20% or perhaps more) are finally seeing devastation Elists Socialist have thrust upon them since Reconstruction. They are now breaking those chains and escaping the ‘Democrats’ Plantation of Intellectual Slavery Personally, I’d pay to see ancestors of the enslavedrundownthosesame Democrats with dogs Turnabout is fair play WhiteDemocratsare no better than the Democrat Slavemasters of Pre-Civil War America, as well as the Democrat War Klan. TheRepublicans the the Democratsdidnot andthe Dems have subsequently enslaved their descendants mi d White Elists Democrats have shame, and will use anyone to get ahead. these Socialist Elitists Democrats, richly ensconced in mansions and ranches, as long they get paid. It’s not their problem. They don’t live in the hell-holes they created. Blacks were doingjustfineuntiltheWhite ElitistDemocratsreplacedthe Black Father with a welfare check, with the stipulation to Black Mothers’“that can have babies, and we will pay you,”buttheywillnothavea fatherly influence. White have robbed well over million whether befetus’ birth have literally those ‘AmericanDreams,’andturned nightmares. Ruben can be reached ruben@montgomerycountyn ews.net

ByCherylConley

These opportunistic rascals with the masked faces are everywhere They’re highly intelligent with amazing problemsolving skills and thrive in cities. Often called “trash pandas”, I’m referring to raccoons Although nocturnal, you might see one during the day Don’t automatically jump to the conclusion that they must have rabies. Most likely, they are pregnant or nursingmomsforagingfor food.

Like any good mom, pregnantraccoonsseekout den sites that offer protectionfrompredatorsandthe elements. Acceptable sites are tree cavities, underground burrows dug by other animals, rock crevices,

Any warping or tears in house sidingisanothereasyway

Structural problems in thingsliketrimboardsand dormer junctions can provide easy access as well. In early spring you should check both the outside of your buildings for any damages or

If you find you have an unwanted guest, your first reaction may be to call an exterminator For several hundreddollars,they’llset a trap to catch the mom.

What do they do with her andwhataboutthebabies?

That’s the million dollar question. There are some

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ethicalcompaniesoutthere who will do their best to save the mom and babies but there are also many unethical ones as well

Rather than spend your hard-earned money on an exterminator,letmesharea method to strongly encourage Mom to move out and take her kits with

The most effective way

to evict your raccoon mama is to make it unpleasant for her to stay You must attack her three senses—sight, sound andsmell. Sinceraccoons are nocturnal, they don’t like lights If you know how she’s getting in, shine a light in the entry hole or in the area where she’s living. If you use the entry point, be sure you don’t block it or she won’t be abletoleave.Leaveiton24 hours a day Now place a radio in the area tuned to

Don’t try to trap her! When a mom is separated from her babies, they will severely injure themselves tryingtogettothem. If you choose to do nothing at all, mama will leave when her babies are about8to10weeksold.

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Mt.CalvaryBaptist, 109N.Frazier,Conroe, 936-756-8186

St.Mary’s Catholic FM1774,Plantersville,

936-894-2223 7:45Service 936-894-2223

CongregationBeth Shalom,5125 ShadowbendPlace,The Woodlands,

St.Joseph’sCatholic, CR213,Stoneham, FirstBaptistChurch, JEWISH Dobbin,936-597-5560 Hwy105W.,Montgomery,936-597-4230

LUTHERAN WorshipService10:30 281-362-1100

GraceLutheran (ELCA),

Highway105W.,Lake Conroe,936-588-1944

LivingSavior

PastorDavidWhitaker Thursday7:30pm Meetsat18961 FreeportDrMontgomery

SundaySchoolat 10:00am

Highway105W,Lake Conroe,936-588-4660

WaldenCommunity Church, 18940FreeportDrive

FellowshipofMontgomery ChurchofSt.John, www.thefmchurch.com

CarbonChurch, RiverofLifeChurch, 17156FM1097, Montgomery,936-4494414 CornerstoneChurch, 1011W.Lewis, Conroe,

Services9:30and11 a.m.

WaldenChurch.com 12400WaldenRd, Walden,936-582-6696

Allsalesarewithoutwarranty,expressedorimplied.Specifically,thereisnowarrantyastotitleor physicalcondition(includingtheconditionorexistenceofanyimprovements).Thesalesaresubject toanyrightsofredemptionasprovidedbylaw Paymentmustbemadeincashorbycashierscheck.Allsalesarefinal.

SALEPURCHASERSAREENCOURAGEDTOCHECKWITHTHTAXINGENTITIESFO ROTHERTAXESTHATMAYBEDUEONPROPERTY

WHO FAILS TO PRESENT TO THE OFFICER THE REQUIRED WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE COUNTYTAXASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.

Notes: TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR'S

uponthewrittenrequestofsaiddefendantsortheirattorney asufficientportionofthe property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any propertysoldshallbesubjecttotherightofredemptionofthedefendantsoranypersonhavinganinterest therein,toredeemthesaidproperty ortheirinteresttherein,withinthetimeandinthemannerprovidedby law andshallbesubjecttoanyotherandfurtherrightstowhichthedefendantsoranyoneinterestedtherein maybeentitled,undertheprovisionsoflaw Saidsaletobemadebymetosatisfythejudgment(s)rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceedsofsaidsalestobeappliedtothesatisfactionthereof,andtheremainder ifany tobeappliedasthe lawdirects.

PURCHASERSOFTAXSALEPROPERTYMUSTPRESENTTOTHECONSTABLECONDUCTING THE SALE A WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED TO THE PURCHASER BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR

COUNTY STATE LAW FURTHER PROHIBITS THE CONSTABLE FROM DELIVERINGATAXDEEDTOANYPURCHASERWHOFAILSTOPRESENTTOTHEOFFICER THE REQUIRED WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSORCOLLECTOR.

OFFICEATLEASTTWOWEEKSPRIORTOTHESALE.

DatedatConroe,Texas,the21stdayofMarch,2024. By:/s/PhilipCash

By;/s/StephenClosson

StephenClosson,Deputy

Notes:

TheMinimumBidisthelesseroftheamountawardedinthejudgmentplusinterestandcostsortheadjudged value. However theMinimumBidforapersonowninganinterestinthepropertyorforapersonwhoisapartyto thesuit(otherthanataxingunit),istheaggregateamountofthejudgmentsagainstthepropertyplusallcosts of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE

MAYBEADDITIONALTAXESDUEONTHE MontgomeryCounty Texas

PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT For more information,contactyourattorneyorLINEBARGERGOGGANBLAIR&SAMPSON,LLP,attorneyfor plaintiffs,at(936)760-1410

PublishedDates:April17,24,May1,2024

On Saturday, April 20, 2024,threemembersofthe

The event is held at the Confederate Memorial Plaza, where in April of 2001, a statue was erected honoring all the men that servedduringthewar,asa reminder of how they suffered thru all the hardships in that time of 1861to1865. ThePlazais very close to the old historicCourthouse,which was open to the public for tours.

MembersoftheThomasJefferson Stubbs2523,ConroeChapterattend eventinAnderson,Texas RecordSettingYearFor TheMontgomeryCounty Jr.LivestockAuction

volunteer that made this fair possible we could not have done it without you!

The day was beautiful, those attending were able to see many displays of things used during the war years and ask ques-

During their annual Field Trip, members of The Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Judge Nathaniel Hart Davis chapter the ladies enjoyedabeautifuldayin Plantersville, Texas President Cheryl Bolt introduced Sharon Skeins who provided a wonderful tour of the HistoricSt.MaryCatholic Church ThePainted church and grounds are beautiful and the History of the church is amazing. Following the tour, the ladies enjoyed a fun and festive lunch in MontgomeryTexas.

Also

thetradingpost existed,”saidDuncan,“The postwastheoriginalsiteof thetown,whichhaditsown little natural spring but mosquitos forced the migration of the citizens to the current Historic Montgomery.”

picturedlefttoright...BetteGarland,EvaRains& IvaGilliam

Pictured,AnotherTribe grandchildwinneratthe MontgomeryCountyFair GrandChampionJr Showmanship.

Units, which provided c o m b a t support to multiple c o m b a t t e a m s E d w a r d b l e w u p things, but his team was responsible

for recovering the remains