Montgomery County News, May 4, 2022

WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXVII NUMBER 17 Section 1 8 pages

May 4, 2022 Home of the ‘Lone Star Flag’ and

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National Rebel Joan of ARC Proudly Signs Texas Society of The Weekly 5 Members with their “UDC Daughters Gas Prices Supplemental Applications” of The (May 2, 2022) - Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 9.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.85/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 7.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.25/g higher than a year ago.

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $2.99/g yesterday while the most expensive was $4.99/g, a difference of $2.00/g.

The lowest price in the state yesterday was $2.99/g while the highest was $4.99/g, a difference of $2.00/g.

The national average price of gasoline has risen 6.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.17/g today. The national average is down 1 cent per gallon from a month ago and stands $1.29/g higher 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: May 2, 2021: $2.60/g (U.S. Average: $2.89/g) May 2, 2020: $1.51/g (U.S. Average: $1.76/g) May 2, 2019: $2.59/g (U.S. Average: $2.90/g) May 2, 2018: $2.57/g (U.S. Average: $2.82/g) May 2, 2017: $2.21/g (U.S. Average: $2.37/g) May 2, 2016: $1.97/g (U.S. Average: $2.22/g) May 2, 2015: $2.39/g (U.S. Average: $2.61/g) May 2, 2014: $3.47/g (U.S. Average: $3.68/g) May 2, 2013: $3.34/g (U.S. Average: $3.53/g) May 2, 2012: $3.68/g (U.S. Average: $3.80/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $3.92/g, up 18.3 cents per gallon from last week's $3.73/g.

San Antonio- $3.71/g, up 2.7 cents per gallon from last week's $3.68/g.

Austin- $3.81/g, up 7.7 cents per gallon from last week's $3.73/g.

“Gasoline prices have continued their rally in the last week with oil prices sustaining higher levels, but the real story has been diesel fuel, which has skyrocketed to its highest level ever seen. Diesel is now $1 per gallon or more in many areas compared to gasoline," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.

"The meteoric rise in diesel prices is likely to continue for the first half of the week at least, while gasoline prices could continue to see a slow but steady rise. For now, the rising cost of diesel will surely be felt in the grocery store, hardware store or on your next flight as jet fuel prices accelerate, leading to a continued rise in inflation likely to ripple across the economy."

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American Revolution Shine at Texas State Conference

would have over the coming decades.

During the next two years, committees were formed to oversee incorporation,

Members of Coushatti Trace Chapter received their certificates for graduating from DAR courses during the One Hundred Twenty-Third Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution State Conference held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Houston.

Vice Regent Kay Pontious completed the New Horizons Leadership Course. Member Jessica Rizk, Registrar Danean Myers, Susan HutchisonJohnston, 2nd Vice Regent Cheryl Bolt, Communications Chair Carolyn Worsham and Corresponding Secretary Barbara Mikeska (not pictured) completed the Members Course.

For the promotion of family literacy, and for the presentation of Classroom Lending Libraries to their partner school, Sam Houston Elementary, Coushatti Trace Chapter earned 3rd Place in the Te x a s D A R L i t e r a c y Promotion Contest. Vice Regent Kay Pontious earned 2nd Place in the Texas DAR Literacy Promotion Contest, Member category for her work organizing the project. The chapter was also recognized for Outstanding Recruiting of New Members with a 13% growth in Membership.

In addition to these awards and recognition, chapter members spent time “Answering the Call to Serve, with Many and Varied Gifts” which is the Texas State Regent Marcy Carter-Lovick’s theme for her term. First, Coushatti Trace Chapter supported the Official State Service Project as they unleashed their inner artist by decorating lunch bags with markers, crayons, stickers, and riddles for KidsMeals. Each day this nonprofit delivers approximately 7,000 healthy meals to Houston’s hungriest preschool children. In addition, to support the State Regent’s Project, attendees purchased 922 carnation corsages which raised $3,658 for grants to eligible nonprofits that support the 181,000 women veterans through the state. The chapter also donated a picnic themed basket to the Junior Shoppe for auction to support the Helen Pouch Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Member Meg O’Donnell attended the Symbols of Patriotism Luncheon. Author Dr. Laurence L. Cook spoke about his book, Symbols of Patriotism: First Ladies and Daughters of the American Revolution which tells the story of the evolving role of First Lady of the United States.

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Left to RT: 5 “Signers of UDC Supplemental Applications” are Seated: MARY BETH LOZANO, SUE MENNELL, ANITA STEVENS, CHARLOTTE BELIN, and MYRA LISTON! RJOA Cheerleaders Standing: President and Registrar Committee, and 2 Prospective members: ELAINE COLLINGS, Prospective Mbr: HEATHYR RAY, LYN HOWARD, JENNY LEHR, DIANNE KEBODEAUX, Prospective Mbr: ANNE CARTER, DANEAN MYERS, and SHELIA WILLIAMSON Rebel Joan Of Arc Registrar DIANNE KEBODEAUX completes Family Tree UDC Applications, with “Proofs”, and Research for 5 RJOA Members to gather and “Sign” their UDC Supplemental Applications. These Applications were for 10 more new Confederate Ancestors that were found and proved for her Sisters in the Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter! What a huge accomplishment this is to get 5 Members done and gathered for their “Signings” of their Supplementals, and an e v e n g r e a t e r accomplishment by RJOA Registrar: DIANNE

KEBODEAUX, is that she researched and “Proofed” two more Ancestors for each person!!!

Registrar DIANNE KEBODEAUX always gifts the “Signer” with copies of her Proofs and pending Application, as her personal gifts to those she is helping. “ K u d o s ” t o KEBODEAUX!!!

DIANNE KEBODEAUX was also “Charter Registrar” for Rebel Joan of Arc Chapter when they were founded, and she has continued to serve her Chapter in numerous ways this past 5 years!

Her talents and dedication are amazing!

The Honored RJOA

“Signing their Supplemental UDC Applications”, for additional found Confederate family Ancestors are: 1. RJOA MYRA LISTON for Charles F Dorhauer, and Alexander W Dearie, 2.

R J O A M A RY B E T H LOZANO for Francis Marion “Dock” Connor, and John D Lee, 3. RJOA SUE MENNELL for William R Murrell, and David Johnson Murrell, 4.

RJOA ANITA STEVENS for Oliver J Woods, and Willie William Goyens, 5.

RJOA CHARLOTTE BELIN for Claiborne C Calloway, and Levi A Calloway.

Rebel Joan Of Arc

Sisters gathered around to Celebrate them and honor their Families, at the Montgomery County Main Library in Conroe, TX. To finally sign an Application after months and sometimes years of research, and getting “proofs” is a thrilling experience for the Member, but also for the Chapter, which is so proud for them! Once these Applications are Approved by TX Division Registrar and UDC Registrar General, and All “Final Official Applications” are sent back with the Member’s

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Casa Celebrates 30 Years Serving Montgomery County Children CASA Child Advocates hosts anniversary and ribbon cutting event in downtown Conroe

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celebrating 30 years of serving children in the foster care system and hosted an anniversary and ribbon cutting event at their office on Main Street in downtown Conroe on April 27, 2022. More than 100

community partners, government officials, and various other guests gathered to honor the organization and its vision of a community where families remain connected and childhood abuse and

group of community volunteers organized by Pat Chuber and Betty Gowing met to discuss the formation of a CASA program in Montgomery County. Few in attendance that night could have

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Suggestions for Mindful Eating: Food for Thought Diana Anderson

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Get ready for the most perfect zucchini chip you’ve ever made! And don’t let the name fool you. These salt and vinegar zucchini chips are actually low sodium and sacrifice zero flavor doing it! Crispy, tangy, salty, and even low calorie and low carb! They do take about 2 hours to bake, but the active time is only about 10 minutes, so you can get busy doing something else.

Ingredients Zucchini Zucchini is low in calories, which, along with its relatively neutral flavor, makes it perfect to make just about anything.

I’ve sometimes seen it substituted for apples.

Zucchini isn’t over the top in terms of the nutrients it

Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips contains, though it does have some vitamin C. I love zucchini for its highwater content/low calories, and for how easy it is to grow – or if you don’t garden, for how widely available it is at grocers and its fiber.

In this recipe, you’re essentially dehydrating the zucchini, so the water content will be quite low.

But that’s what ensures the crispness! A perfect substitute for fried potatoes!

Apple Cider Vinegar Apple cider vinegar is pretty much my allpurpose vinegar. A must for salt and vinegar chips, its tangy quality tends to play on your taste buds similar to salt. So, I was able to use less salt for a heart healthier treat.

Olive Oil My go-to oil. High in monounsaturated fats, it’s one of the heart healthiest

oils you can get. Extra virgin olive oil is considered the best. It’s not great for high temperature cooking. It does work great in these zucchini chips though, because you cook them at a low temperature! If you want a great all-purpose oil, regular olive oil is good. You can also use grapeseed oil or avocado oil. A neutrally flavored oil is best for this recipe.

Pepper Black pepper is known for its high antioxidant content and has been used for centuries as a flavor enhancer, immune booster, and treatment for various conditions. In fact, it was used as a currency in Europe. Use pepper as much as you like!

Salt Okay, so salt isn’t something I use much of in my recipes. But what

are salt and vinegar chips without salt?! Besides, a little is fine, and this recipe does have only a little. Just enough to taste!

Dill Dried dill is optional in this recipe. It’s not really traditional in salt and vinegar chips. Fresh dill would be great, too. It kind of brings out a pickle-like flavor with the vinegar. If you don’t care for it, leave it out.

Herbs and spices, like dill, are high in antioxidants, and great for heart health and keeping inflammation in check, so use as much as you like!

How to Make Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips Easy peasy zucchini squeezy! First, preheat your oven to 225 degrees F. Slice your zucchini very thin. Like around 1/16th of an inch. The thicker they are, the longer they’ll

take to bake. Use a mandolin slicer to get nice, even, paper-thin slices!

Now, mix the oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a bowl large enough to hold the zucchini slices.

Whisk to combine. Dump the zucchini slices into the bowl and toss to combine.

Make sure to coat both sides of each slice.

Then arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet, or two, lined with parchment paper. They can touch each other, but not overlap. They’ll shrink down considerably as they bake. Bake them

for at least two hours.

Depending on the type of baking sheet you have and the zucchini thickness, they may take longer.

Keep an eye on them around the two-hour mark.

Once the zucchini chips come out the oven, s p r i n k l e t h e m immediately with as much dill as you like (or no dill!), fresh or dried.

Cool completely, and store in an airtight container. If there is a lot of humidity in the air, the chips may lose their crisp quickly, but will still delight!

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Graduates: Pictured with certificates (l to r): Vice Regent Kay Pontious, Jessica Rizk, Registrar Danean Myers, Susan Hutchison-Johnston, 2nd Vice Regent Cheryl Bolt and Communications Chair Carolyn Worsham. Corresponding Secretary Barbara Mikeska (not pictured) completed the course but could not attend.

Casa from page 1 membership, public affairs, development, and legal issues. In the fall of 1991, the organization was incorporated as CASA of Montgomery County, Inc. In February of 1992, the first class of CASA volunteers, who also served as the organization’s first Board of Directors, were sworn in by Judge Olen Underwood.

In 1992, eight volunteer Advocates served 28 children. Last y e a r, 2 8 2 A d v o c a t e s served 596 children – 100% of children in foster care in Montgomery County. In total, CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County

have served more than 10,000 of Montgomery County’s most vulnerable children over the last 30 years.

“In reflecting on CASA’s history, I am struck by how far this organization has come,” says CASA President & CEO, Ann Marie Ronsman. “I am also hopeful for the future and the ways we intend to strengthen our advocacy for children through the expansion of CASA’s programs and initiatives.”

CASA recently purchased the property at 505 North Main Street that now houses its offices after 29 years of leased space. “Our organization has been looking for a long time for a space that would be permanent and also would allow us to better serve our children

Pictured after the Education Awards Luncheon and awaiting the start of the Saturday Afternoon Business Session, standing (l to r): Susan Hutchison Johnston, 2nd Vice Regent Cheryl Bolt, Recording Secretary Colby Propes, Jessica Rizk and Registrar Dani Myers.

Seated (l to r): Historian Paula Dossett; Communication Chair Carolyn Worsham, Vice Regent Kay Pontious and Regent Cecily Kelly. Not pictured: Meg O’Donnell. and families, and this property checked all those boxes for us,” explains Ronsman.

The main building, now the Rock Center for Child Advocacy after Doug and Julie Rock, offers various rooms within the house that can be adjusted to meet the o rg a n i z a t i o n ’s n e e d s (volunteer training, spending time with the children they work with, holding classes, etc.) and is a mere block away from the courthouse. The property also features the Watford Resource Center for Trauma Intervention after Mike and Carol Wa t f o r d , t h e Wa s t e Connections TBRI Coaching Center, and the Amy Streifel Community Garden.

Event guests assembled for a group

photo in front of the house before a brief program and ribbon cutting. Holding the ribbon for the ceremony were Pat Chuber, CASA’s first Board Chair in 1992, and Clay McCollor, current Board Chair.

Ronsman says the organization will remain focused on the present while looking to the future, “We dream of a world free of child abuse and neglect, but until that becomes a reality, CASA will be here to stand

Rebel from page 1 “Certificates”, then the Member eagerly orders her Ancestors Name Pin, to proudly wear on her

Decorating lunch bags for KidsMeals are (standing): Historian Paul Dossett, 2nd Vice Regent Cheryl Bolt and Vice Regent Kay Pontious and (seated) Meg O’Donnell. beside the children of Montgomery County.”

It costs approximately $1,500 to provide a volunteer Advocate for one abused or neglected child for one year. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) speak up for the best interest of children who have been removed from their home and are under the Court's jurisdiction. CASA’s goal is to continue to provide a court-appointed volunteer to serve as Guardian ad Litem for every child in

the foster care system. For the past 30 years, CASA has been training volunteers, raising awareness in the community, and working to stop the cycle of child abuse in Montgomery County.

For more information about CASA Child A d v o c a t e s o f Montgomery, visit the w e b s i t e a t www.CASASpeaks4Kids .com or call (936) 4415437.

official UDC Ribbon. All this takes many months and members anxiously await word of Approvals!

This month other Supplemental Applications were happily “Signed” by RJOA ROSELANE POLNICK for Robert S Hatcher, John Hatcher, John Magee, and William Magee, who were all from Louisiana!

RJOA ELAINE COLLINGS “Signed” for Michael P Bordelon of

Louisiana.

The United Daughters of the Confederacy have also created a new Pin to Honor Confederate Ancestors who were in a Union Prisoner of War Camp. So additional research is now done to see if the Name of a Union POW Camp is named in their records. It is known as the POW PIN and can be worn under the Ancestor’s Name on the Official Ribbon.

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Weekly Columns

April Market Review A weekly column by Kent Pendleton April Market Review The markets continue their upward trend, supported in part by accommodative fiscal policy from the Federal Reserve, strong gross domestic product (GDP) numbers and solid earnings reports. At a higher level, the combination of fiscal stimulus, potential infrastructure investments and a relatively strong vaccine rollout in the U.S. (more than half the adults have received at least one dose) creates opportunity for a

gradual reopening nationwide.

As President Biden celebrated his 100th day in office to close the month, the traditional favorable equity market performance during the so-called “honeymoon” phase continued, with the S&P 500 rallying about 10% over that time frame. The S&P 500 ended April up 5.24%, for its third consecutive positive monthly gain. The Dow J ones and N A S D A Q reached new highs as well.

I n Wa s h i n g t o n , infrastructure and tax proposals remain just that – proposals. Congress is

drafting legislation, and Raymond James Washington Policy Analyst Ed Mills expects to see broad compromise in order to secure the necessary votes.

Generally speaking, Mills believes we can expect a significant amount of additional federal spending later this year tied to revenue-raising measures.

The compromises necessary for passage may create a near-term Goldilocks scenario for the market in terms of further economic stimulus.

In other news: * The vast majority of S&P 500 companies have surprised on the upside,

beating their estimates by an average of 23.7% * Eyes remain on inflation though no action seems warranted yet * Investors crave yield in the low-interest-rate environment, which is to be expected * Overseas markets have generally gained steady ground, although India’s COVID-19 cases continue to rise Kent Pendleton, AAMS® Financial Advisor 936-297-8267 14375 Liberty St, Ste 109, Montgomery, TX 77356

and investors may incur a profit or a loss. All expressions of opinion reflect the judgment of the authors and are subject to change. There is no assurance the trends mentioned will continue or that the forecasts discussed will be realized.

Past performance may not be indicative of future results. Economic and market conditions are subject to change. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index of 500 widely held stocks. An investment cannot be made in this index. The performance mentioned does not include fees and charges

which would reduce an investor’s returns. Small cap securities generally involve greater risks.

Companies engaged in business related to a specific sector are subject to fierce competition and their products and services may be subject to rapid obsolescence. There are additional risks associated with investing in an individual sector, including limited diversification.

Investing in the energy sector involves special risks, including the potential adverse effects of state and federal regulation and may not be suitable for all investors.

Investing involves risk,

Pet Talk: Feline Nutrition Part 1: How To Choose The Purr-fect Diet For Your Cat Wild cats eat a diverse, protein-heavy diet, which can sometimes be difficult for pet owners to replicate for their domesticated feline friends. Fortunately, there are several guidelines owners can follow to make sure their cat’s meals are both nutritious and delicious.

D r. D e b r a Z o r a n , a professor at the Texas A&M C o l l e g e o f Ve t e r i n a r y Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, offers advice for mimicking a cat’s natural diet and finding the best option for your particular pet.

When it comes to feline diets, the words complete a n d b a l a n c e d a r e k e y, according to Zoran.

Even though cats are carnivores, a meat-only diet will result in fatty acid, vitamin, or mineral deficiencies; therefore, commercial

diets are typically the easiest option for owners because they contain the necessary nutrients to ensure a balanced diet.

“Feeding cats a complete and balanced canned food will be the easiest way to have a high protein/low carbohydrate diet that will also help with calorie control and assure your kitty meets their daily water needs,” Zoran said.

Canned foods’ ability to increase water intake is a major reason Zoran recommends them over dry foods; cats that eat only dry foods consume less water overall and are more prone to dehydration.

“Many indoor cats are prone to health issues, including urinary tract blockages and constipation, from being dehydrated,” she said. “Increased water intake from eating canned

food is an important way to decrease the risk of these problems occurring or reoccurring.”

Dry food diets also tend to be higher in fat, carbohydrates, and calories—all of which can increase the risk of obesity.

“Dry diets are documented to lead to obesity and diabetes in cats that live indoors,” Zoran said.

“Indoor cats typically have less opportunity to exercise, have food continuously available, or are fed too much food.”

In general, for healthy adult cats, the best option is a canned food with a protein content of 40% or higher (greater than 10% if the can is greater than 78% water) and a carbohydrate content of 10% or less. Another way to determine this is to make sure that a carbohydrate source is not one of the first

five listed ingredients.

“Because each cat or kitten is an individual, just like people, they may have taste or texture preferences and unique dietary needs,” Zoran said. “Anyone who has more than one cat in their house knows that while you may want to feed every cat the same food (for convenience or simplicity), that is not always possible.”

For this reason, she recommends tailoring each cat’s diet to its specific needs, life stage, and preferences, in terms of flavor and texture, and making sure that each cat eats only from its own bowl.

In addition to their regular canned diet, owners can occasionally treat their cats with small pieces of unseasoned, cooked meats or cat grass, which can be a great source of fiber.

Next time you’re

shopping for your cat’s food, take a moment to read the label and make sure your choice is promoting your cat’s overall health and happiness. You’re sure to be rewarded with plenty of purrs at dinner time.

Pet Talk is a service of the C o l l e g e o f Ve t e r i n a r y

Medicine & Biomedical S c i e n c e s , Te x a s A & M University. Stories can be viewed on the web at vetmed.tamu.edu/news/p et-talk. Suggestions for future topics may be d i r e c t e d to editor@cvm.tamu.edu.

2022 Student Awards Show Conroe Art League will award almost $11,000 at the Student Awards Show scheduled for Saturday, May 7, from 6 to 8 PM. As many as ten monetary awards may be awarded in the show category.

In addition to the open s h o w, t h e r e w i l l b e a $500 award for the Adrianne Gerlach Memorial Art Scholarship for best western/wildlife art.

CAL is introducing this year a new award in the amount of $300for the Sherry Wagner Memorial Aw a r d f o r t h e theme Forever Cats.

A student does not have to be present to win. (But it would be nice!)

A student may win only one Student Award, but a student winning a Student Award may also win either the Adrianne Gerlach Memorial Scholarship or t h e S h e r r y Wa g n e r Memorial Award. Conversely a student who wins either the Adrianne Gerlach or Sherry Wagner award is also eligible to win a S t u d e n t Aw a r d . F o r example, the art winning the Adrianne Gerlach Award ($500) could also be awarded 1st place and

$1,000.00 in the Student Awards. ($1,000 is used as an example, and the exact award amount is yet to be determined.)

The eligibility of a student is defined as a high school senior (the student does not have to be formally enrolled in an art class), who is attending a Montgomery County public, private or homeschool.

Take-in of the art will be at the art league on Friday, May 6, from 1 to 5 PM. Artwork must be delivered with a completed registration form (attach-

ment).

More information about the awards and the reception will be announced as we get closer to the reception.

Teachers, families and friends are welcome to attend the reception and award announcements.

Students may now Register Online so that we can print your labels in advance. If this not possible, you can download the Student Show Registration form and bring it with your artwork.

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Diesel Prices Reach New All-Time High, Biggest Premium to Gasoline Ever Tight inventories push diesel to record highs, widest gap to gas prices ever BOSTON -- Diesel prices today reached a new average all-time high of $5.16 per gallon, surpassing the previous record of $5.15 per gallon set on March 10, according to GasBuddy, the leading fuel savings platform providing North American drivers with the most ways to save money on gas. In addition, a second record has been set: diesel prices are now $1 per gallon higher than gasoline prices, surpassing the previous record 98 cent difference set in November, 2008.

“While gasoline prices get much of the attention, diesel, which broadly is the fuel that moves the economy, has quietly surpassed its recent record high as distillate inventories, which include diesel and jet fuel, have plummeted to their lowest level in years,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.

“Should distillate inventories fall another five million barrels, which is less than five percent, they will be at their lowest level in nearly

Weather for the Lake Conroe area Wednesday Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday Night A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 72.

Saturday Sunny, with a high near 92.

Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

Sunday Sunny, with a high near 92.

Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

20 years, compounding the problem. There’s no quick solution as the economy has seen a robust turn around, made worse by Russia’s war on Ukraine as the West fences off Russia’s oil.”

Both diesel and gasoline prices spiked to record levels in early to midMarch, largely due to Russia’s war on Ukraine and the response via sanctions on Russian energy. The recent resurgence in diesel prices can be attributed to continued escalations in the situation and plunging inventories of oil and refined products, like diesel, along with recovering

demand as goods move across the country, much of which is powered by diesel fuel in semi-trucks, trains and ships.

Diesel prices in the Northeast are likely to rise above any other region due to the loss of refining capacity from both Covidinduced shutdowns and a 2019 fire at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery in 2019. Combined, these issues have caused the loss of nearly half a million barrels in refining capacity.

Diesel prices are likely to remain at a substantial premium to gasoline as imbalances persist,

however, refiners are likely adjusting yields to produce as much diesel and jet fuel. conomics favor production of these refined products and refiners chase the higher market value of these fuels.

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Operation Lone Star Apprehends Over 239.8K Migrants, Continues To Secure The Border AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together to secure the border, stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas, and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal

behavior between ports of entry in response to the federal government's unwillingness to address the border crisis.

Since the launch of Operation Lone Star, multiagency efforts have led to more than 239,849 migrant apprehensions, along with more than 14,364 criminal

arrests — and more than 11,666 felony charges. Over 4,710 weapons and almost $37 million in currency have been seized. In the fight against fentanyl, DPS has seized over 342 million lethal doses throughout the state.

Operation Lone Star continues to fill the

dangerous gaps left by the Biden Administration's refusal to secure the border.

Every individual who is apprehended or arrested and every ounce of drugs seized would have otherwise made their way into communities across Texas and the nation due to President Biden's open border policies.

Congressman Kevin Brady Honored by Lone Star Family Health Center

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Lone Star Family Health Center presented Rep. Kevin Brady with an award from the National Association of Community Health Centers and an special gift

from the health center.

Pictured left to right are Duke Coon, chairman of the board of directors for Lone Star Family Health Center, Alfredo Hassey, board

member of Lone Star Family Health Center, Rod Chaves, vice chairman of the board for Lone Star Family Health Center, Rep. Kevin Brady, Stephanie

Atkins, board member for Lone Star Family Health Center and Hector Forestier, board member for Lone Star Family Health Center.

Brady, Crapo: White House is Illegally Rewriting Obamacare Biden Administration ignores years of legal interpretation of Obamacare while doing nothing to address rising health care costs Although Obamacare has been on the books for more than a decade, the Biden Administration is attempting to illegally and unilaterally change the law, according to a new letter from Ways and Means Republican Leader Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX) and Senate Finance

Committee Republican Leader Sen. Mike Crapo (RID). Doing so could exacerbate 40-year high inflation, which is causing prices to rise three times faster than paychecks.

Urging the Administration to reverse course, the GOP Leaders write: “[u]nilaterally redefining

the application of the ACA’s insurance affordability standard could result in substantial disruption for workers and job creators alike, in addition to exacerbating 40-year-high inflation through tens of billions in new taxpayer spending. [...]

“The Biden Administra-

tion’s attempt to change statutory law without congressional action is both troubling and illegal. The Obama Administration’s Tr e a s u r y D e p a r t m e n t reviewed all arguments regarding the proposed interpretation and found them lacking.”

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Devotional Spreading the Word

By Gail J. Box Gailbox@consolidated.net

Mothers, mothers, and more mothers. How can we celebrate our loving and valuable mothers? It began when Adam was all alone in the Garden of Eden. God created the earth and the heavens – light, darkness, water, trees, vegetation, birds, and beasts of the earth.

Then the Bible says: “God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” God blessed them and God said to them, ‘Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the

A TRIBUTE TO GOD AND OUR MOTHER FOR GIVING US LIFE earth, and subdue it; and rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over every living thing that moves on the earth.” Genesis 1: 27 – 28.

Since the beginning, mothers have a value of being able to populate the earth, along with the fathers, of course. That’s what God wanted.

Here in America, women have lived in a country where we are free to do jobs as well as men, including sports, business positions and being heads of companies. And that also includes having families during the time

of working.

M a n y women/mothers now own their own businesses as well as raise a family now. And some dads and moms can work by computer from their home as well as raise the children – some by working day and/or nights. The outset of many computers have caused that type of a “working family.”

Still, we can broaden the knowledge of our beautiful world with the whole family being able to take vacations (of learning) to historical, breath-taking places God

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936-588-1260 of River Plantation.

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has created from our earth and for some, even to outer space adventures at times.

God created our earth to be enjoyed and for us to be “in awe” of His creation. For instance, it was my mother and grandmother who took us on trips and sights of the places nearby and far away. We saw deserts, mountains, and even left the state…to view historical and scenic places. We would always research what we were to see, and that would help us remember those special areas and what happened there, for

further studies. Oh, yes, and my husband and I did the very same thing with our children as they grew up.

Mothers can be the guiding force that keeps the family together and in focus of what children need to work on as they grow to become adults.

The mothers, mostly, are the ones who instill proper etiquette for company, meals, and trips.

There was a young man in Jesus’ day who asked about which commandments to truly keep if he could have “eternal life.” Here is

what the Lord Jesus said to that man…

“HONOR YOUR F AT H E R A N D MOTHER; and YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.” Matthew 19: 19.

I know many who honor their mothers, and it is reported that “Mother’s Day” is the most heavily traveled day of traffic in this state, of all the holidays celebrated in Texas.

So, Dear Readers, please be very careful on Mother’s Day this year. It will be celebrated next Sunday, May 8th !

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Walden, 936-582-6696 302 N. Danville, org Services 9:30 and 11 Paul Praschnik, Willis, Tx. 77378 a.m.

936/890-8034 Minister WaldenChurch.com www.cfmlife.org River of Life Church, 17156 FM 1097, Montgomery, 936-4494414 Cornerstone Church, 1011 W. Lewis, Conroe, 936-756-7792 Lakeside Bible Church, 18940 Freeport Drive Montgomery, 936582-1977 Church of St. John, retreat and wildlife center, 2615 St. Beulah Chapel Rd., Montgomery, 936-597-5757 Fellowship of Montgomery 12681 FM 149 Montgomery, TX 77356 (936) 597-3949 Senior Pastor Dale Talbert Service Times: Sundays at 9:30am & 11am / Wednesdays at 6:30pm for Children & Student Ministries Watch us live Sundays @fellowshipofmontgo mery.online.church or follow us on Facebook @thefmchurch! www.thefmchurch.co m

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE of property to satisfy landlords lien. Sale ends 11:45 am on the 16th day of May, 2022 at www.selfstorageauction. com. Cleanup deposit required.

Seller reserves the right to withdraw property at any time before the sale. Unit items sold as-is to highest bidder for cash.

All spaces contain general household goods and furniture and as noted.

Property includes the contents of spaces of the following tenants: Marne Flowers Magnolia Parkway Storage, 18015 Farm To Market Rd 1488, Magnolia, Tx 77354 STORAGE SALE Published Dates: April 27 and May 4, 2022

CITATION BY PUBLICATION – CIVIL Cause Number: 21-07-10340-CV Clerk of the Court Melisa Miller P.O. Box2985 Conroe, Texas 77305

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You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiff's Original Petition with Required Disclosures at or before 10:00 A.M. of the Monday next after the expiration of forty-two days after the date of issuance of this citation the same being Monday, the 18th day of May, 2022 before the 284thJudicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas at the Courthouse of said County in Conroe, Texas. Said Plaintiff's Original Petition with Required Disclosures was filed in said court on this the 26th day of July, 2021, in this case, numbered 21-07-10340-CV on the docket of said court.

The names of the parties to the cause are as follows: Riverwalk Property Owners Association, Inc. are Plaintiffs and Ikram Sheikh are Defendants A brief statement of the nature of this suit is as follows, to wit: "You are hereby notified that suit has been brought by Plaintiff RIVERWALK PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. by and through its attorneys of record, Greg Garza of Cagle Pugh, 4301 Westbank Drive, Bldg. A, Ste. 150, Austin, TX 78746, against Defendant Ikram Sheikh regarding 19426 Ucayali Ct, Porter Texas 77365 and more specifically described as: Lot ONE HUNDRED FIVE (105), BLOCK THREE (3), Riverwalk, Section Three (3), a subdivision of 631.92 acres of land located in the George Mason Survey, Abstract 341 and the Thomas VanHorn Survey, Abstract 587, of Montgomery County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Cabinet M, Sheets 164 thru 171 of the Map Records of Montgomery County, Texas. This is a suit for a Foreclosure." as is 1nore fully shown by Plaintiffs Original Petition with Required Disclosures on file in this suit.

The officer executing this writ shall promptly serve the same according to requirements of law, and the mandates thereof, and make due as the law directs.

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Notice of Public Sale Pursuant to Chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code, TJO 10 X 10 Management, Ltd Managing properties listed below will hold a public auction of property being sold to satisfy a landlord's lien. The sale will begin on or about the time indicated at www.SelfStorageAuction.com .Property will be sold to highest bidder for cash. Deposit for removal and cleanup may be temporarily required. Seller reserves the right to reject any bid and to withdraw property from sale. Property may be sold by the space. Property being sold includes contents in spaces of following tenants, with brief description of contents in each space.

Wednesday, May 18, 2022 12:00 pm Valley Ranch Self Storage @ 21910 Valley Ranch Crossing Dr. Porter, TX 77365. www.SelfStorageAuction.com Rene Trujillo: misc. items. Kathleen Lemoine: misc. items.

Published Dates: April 27 and May 4, 2022

Attorney Requesting Service Nelson Remels 4301 Westbank Dr Building A Suite 150 Austin TX 78746 THE STATE OF TEXAS

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice of Public Sale of property to satisfy a landlord's lien. Sale to be held at Free Eagle Storage at 10985 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Conroe, TX 77385 on May 17, 2022 at 10:00 AM. Cleanup deposit is required. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale. Unit items sold as-is to highest bidder.

Property includes the contents of self-storage space of the following tenant – Arthur Smith, Jr.: RV. Published Dates: April 27 and May 4, 2022 CITATION Cause Number: 21-12-16390 Clerk of the Court Attorney Requesting Service Melisa Miller Melissa McLain P.O. Box 2985 2800 Post Oak Boulevard Conroe, Texas 77305 Suite 5777 Houston TX 77056 THE STATE OF TEXAS NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of twenty days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you. In addition to filing a written answer with the clerk, you may be required to make initial disclosures to the other parties of this suit. These disclosures generally must be made no later than 30 days after you file your answer with the clerk.

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To:

Giovanni Fanduiz 46 April Point Drive South Montgomery TX 77356 OR WHEREVER THE ADDRESSEE MAY BE FOUND

The attached Plaintiff's Original Petition was filed on the 30th day of November, 2021, in 284th Judicial District Court, located at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Conroe, Texas, numbered 21-12-16390, and includes the following parties: April Sound Property Owners Association, Inc., plaintiff(s), and Giovanni Fanduiz, defendant(s).

Issued and given under my hand and seal of said Court at Conroe, Texas on this the 1st day of December, 2021.

(SEAL, District Court of Montgomery County, Texas) Melisa Miller, District Clerk Montgomery County, Texas By: /s/ Chelsey Lynn Chelsey Lynn, Deputy Published Dates: May 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022

Issued and given under my hand and the Seal of said Court, at office in Conroe Notice to Creditors Cause Number 22-42702-P Texas, this on this the 30th day of March, 2022.

On the 21st day of April, 2022, Letters Testamentary upon the Estate of Raymond Johnson, (SEAL District Court of Montgomery County, Texas) Jr., Deceased, were issued to Kim Roxanne Johnson, Independent Executor of the Estate by the Melisa Miller, District Clerk County Court at Law #2 of Montgomery County, Texas, in cause number 22-42702-P pending upon Montgomery County, Texas the docket of said Court.

By: /s/ Carrie Hoke All persons having claims against said Estate are hereby required to present them within the Carrie Hoke time prescribed by law at the address shown below. The name where claims may be sent is Chris Published Dates: April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 2022 Forbes, Attorney at Law, whose address is 709 N. San Jacinto St., Conroe, Texas, 77301 CITATION BY PUBLICATION APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP 22-42946-P CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD MARK TURNBULL DAN BAYLESS PO BOX959 106 W HOUSTON STREET CONROE TX 77305 CLEVELAND TX 77327 THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: KEVIN WAYNE TERNA, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application to Determine Heirship filed by Andrea Terna, at or before 10 O'clock A.M. of the first Monday after the expiration of Ten (WI days from the date of Publication of this Citation, before the Honorable County Court at Law 112 of MONTGOMERY County, at the Courthouse in Conroe, Texas. Said application was filed on April 12; 2022.

The file number of said matter being, 22-42946-P The style being: ESTATE OF: KEVIN WAYNE TERNA The nature of said proceeding being substantially as follows, to Wit: Determine who the heirs and only heirs of the decedent are and their respective shares and Interests In this estate; that no appraisers be appointed; and for all other relief to which applicant may be entitled.

GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court in CONROE, Texas, on this the 26th day of April, 2022.

(SEAL County Court at Law #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS /s/ Terrell Mizell 4/26/2022 2:58:11 PM Terrell Mizell, Deputy Clerk Published Date: May 4, 2022

Chris Forbes Telephone: (936) 978-0491 Fax: (832) 553-1845 TX Bar Number: 24034000 Published Date: May 4, 2022 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters for the Estate of Gaye D. Burdeaux, Deceased, were issued on the 17th day of February, in Cause No. 21-42041-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. TWO, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Joette M. Tobola.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: Kevin A. Forsberg Attorney at Law 15899 Highway 105 West Montgomery, TX 77356 DATED the 28th day of April, 2022 /s/ KEVIN A FORSBERG Attorney for Joette Tobola State Bar No.: 24009204 15899 Highway 105 West Montgomery, TX 77356 Telephone: (936) 588-6226 Facsimile: (936) 588-6229 E-mail: kevin@forsberglaw.net Published Date: May 4, 2022 CITATION BY PUBLICATION APPLICATION FOR PROBATE OF COPY OF WILL AS MUNIMENT OF TITLE 22-43013-P CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD MARK TURNBULL ROBERT A MARKOWITZ PO BOX 595 18735 WEST COOL BREEZE CONROE TX 77305 MONTGOMERY TX 77356 THE STATE OF TEXAS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS of the ESTATE OF: BOBBY JACK THORNTON, Deceased Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of Lajean Dorsett, Deceased, were issued on April 12, 2022, in Cause No. 22-42448-P, pending in the County Court at Law Number Two of Montgomery County, Texas, to: Bartlett Lee Brown.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. /s/ Karen M. Taylor c/o: Karen M. Taylor SBN: 19708650 Attorney at Law Levin & Atwood, LLP 20501 Katy Freeway, Suite 217 Katy, Texas 77450 Tel: 281-579-6044 Fax: 281-579-6442 Taylor.k@levinandatwood.com DATED the 2nd day of May, 2022.

Published Date: May 4, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Public Hearings on Permit Applications, Special Hearing, and Regular Board Meeting.

6:00 P.M., May 10, 2022 655 Conroe Park North Drive Conroe, TX 77303 Published Date: May 4, 2022

GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the APPLICATION FOR PROBATE OF COPY OF WILL AS MUNIMENT OF TITLE filed by Rosemary Klussman Thornton, at or before 10 O'clock A.M. of the first Monday after the expiration of ten (10) days from the date of publication of this citation, before the Honorable County Court at Law #2 of Montgomery County, at the Courthouse in Conroe, Texas. Said application was filed on April 25, 2022.

The file number of said matter being 22-43013-P. The style being ESTATE OF: BOBBY JACK THORNTON. The nature of said proceeding being substantially as follows, to wit: Application for Probate of Copy of Will as Muniment of Title. Application is not accompanied by the original will.

Notice to any person who is interested in the estate: You are notified that you may appear at the time stated in the citation to contest the application.

Given under my hand and seal of said Court, in Conroe, Texas the on this the 27th day of April, 2022.

(SEAL, County Court at Law #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS /s/ Terrell Mizell 4/27/2022 11:06:42 AM Terrell Mizell, Deputy Clerk Published Date: May 4, 2022

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Friday, May 13, 2022 33203 Forest West, Magnolia, TX 77354 10:00 AM Local Time

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Date: Address: Time:

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Thursday, May 12, 2022 7116 Raymond Stotzer PKWY, College Station, TX 77845 2:00 PM Local Time

By virtue of default by James Jayroe Construction Ltd (“Client”), under a Negotiable Promissory Note and Security Agreement(s), Security Agreement(s) Promissory Note(s), Lease Agreement(s) and related documents dated December 26, 2017; June 4, 2021; and June 10, 2021, payable to Commercial Credit Group Inc. (“CCG”), which obligation is secured by the property described below (the “Equipment”), CCG will sell at Public Auction, to the highest bidder, AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITHOUT ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, all of its right, title and interest to the following Equipment:

By virtue of default by James Jayroe Construction Ltd (“Client”), under a Negotiable Promissory Note and Security Agreement(s), Security Agreement(s) Promissory Note(s), Lease Agreement(s) and related documents dated December 26, 2017; June 4, 2021; and June 10, 2021, payable to Commercial Credit Group Inc. (“CCG”), which obligation is secured by the property described below (the “Equipment”), CCG will sell at Public Auction, to the highest bidder, AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITHOUT ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, all of its right, title and interest to the following Equipment:

(1) One Used Caterpillar TS180 Pull type scraper E1J01027 (1) One Used Caterpillar TS180 Pull type scraper E1J01008 (1) One Used Caterpillar TS180 Pull type scraper E1J01018 (1) One 2009 Komatsu PC200LC-8LC Excavator A89060 (1) One 2011 Komatsu PC200LC-8 Hydraulic excavator TA89703

(1) One 2018 Link-Belt 490X4 Hydraulic Excavator LBX490Q7NJHEX1182

(1) One 2011 Komatsu PC200LC-8 Hydraulic excavator with 48" Hensley bucket s/n 65775 A89669 Terms: Successful bidder must pay 25% of purchase price at time of sale via cash, certified or acceptable bank check, with the balance payable in good funds on the next business day, unless: 1.

The bidder has pre-qualified by presenting CCG with a written noncontingent, lending commitment from a source and in a form acceptable to CCG in its sole discretion, in which case we will entertain bids up to the amount of such written commitment; or 2.

The bidder has obtained from CCG written credit approval in advance of the scheduled public sale.

CCG reserves the right to bid at the sale. Contact Herb Orengo at (630) 718-4680 for additional information or to arrange an inspection of the Equipment.

Published Date: May 4, 2022 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice Is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of JERRY LEO WALKER, Deceased, were issued on Aprll 20, 2022, in Cause No. 22-42616-P, pending in the County Court at Law Number Two of Montgomery County, Texas, to: JERRY LEO WALKER, JR. Claims may be presented in care of the attorney for the Estate addressed as follows: Estate of JERRY LEO WALKER, Deceased c/o M.A. Walker, Ill 314 Cochran Conroe, TX 77301 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.

DATED the 26th day of April, 2022. /s/ M. A. Walker, III M. A. Walker, Ill, Attorney for JERRY LEO WALKER, JR. Published Date: May 4, 2022

Terms: Successful bidder must pay 25% of purchase price at time of sale via cash, certified or acceptable bank check, with the balance payable in good funds on the next business day, unless: 1.

The bidder has pre-qualified by presenting CCG with a written noncontingent, lending commitment from a source and in a form acceptable to CCG in its sole discretion, in which case we will entertain bids up to the amount of such written commitment; or 2.

The bidder has obtained from CCG written credit approval in advance of the scheduled public sale.

CCG reserves the right to bid at the sale. Contact Herb Orengo at (630) 718-4684 for additional information or to arrange an inspection of the Equipment.

Published Dates: May 4, 2022 NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Date: Address: Time:

Friday, May 13, 2022 33203 Forest West, Magnolia, TX 77354 10:00 AM Local Time

By virtue of default by James Jayroe Construction Ltd (“Client”), under a Negotiable Promissory Note and Security Agreement(s), Security Agreement(s) Promissory Note(s), Lease Agreement(s) and related documents dated December 26, 2017; June 4, 2021; and June 10, 2021, payable to Commercial Credit Group Inc. (“CCG”), which obligation is secured by the property described below (the “Equipment”), CCG will sell at Public Auction, to the highest bidder, AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITHOUT ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, all of its right, title and interest to the following Equipment:

(1) One Used Caterpillar TS180 Pull type scraper E1J01027(1) One Used Caterpillar TS180 Pull type scraper E1J01008(1) One Used Caterpillar TS180 Pull type scraper E1J01018 (1) One 2009 Komatsu PC200LC8LC Excavator A89060 (1) One 2011 Komatsu PC200LC-8 Hydraulic excavator TA89703(1) One NOTICE TO CREDITORS 2011 Komatsu PC200LC-8 Hydraulic excavator with 48" Hensley bucket Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of THELMA s/n 65775 A89669 MCCORD BURNETT, Deceased, were issued on March 7, 2022, in Cause No. 22-42425-P, pending Terms: in County Court at Law No. 2 (Probate) of Montgomery County, Texas, to: Nancy A. Yanochik, Successful bidder must pay 25% of purchase price at time of sale via Independent Executor.

Claims may be presented in care of the Independent Executor of the Estate addressed as cash, certified or acceptable bank check, with the balance payable in good funds on the next business day, unless: follows: c/o: Michael J. Yanochik 1.

The bidder has pre-qualified by presenting CCG with a written non50 Carriage Pines Court contingent, lending commitment from a source and in a form acceptable The Woodlands, Texas 77381 to CCG in its sole discretion, in which case we will entertain bids up to the All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are amount of such written commitment; or required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

DATED the 27th day of April, 2022.

2.

The bidder has obtained from CCG written credit approval in By: /s/ Michael J. Yanochik advance of the scheduled public sale.

Attorney for the Estate State Bar No. 00785294 Published Date: May 4, 2022 CCG reserves the right to bid at the sale. Contact Herb Orengo at (630) 718-4680 for additional information or to arrange an inspection of the Equipment.

Published Date: May 4, 2022

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