Montgomery County News, May 11, 2022

WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXVII NUMBER 18 Section 1 8 pages

May 11, 2022 Home of the ‘Lone Star Flag’ and

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Gas Prices ( M a y 9 , 2 0 2 2 ) - Av e r a g e gasoline prices in Texas have risen 12.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.97/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 28.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.30/g higher than a year ago. The price of diesel has risen 22.6 cents nationally in the past week and stands at $5.518 per gallon.

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $3.29/g yesterday while the most expensive was $5.29/g, a difference of $2.00/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $3.29/g while the highest was $5.29/g, a difference of $2.00/g.

The national average price of gasoline has risen 13.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.31/g today. The national average is up 19.6 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands $1.36/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 9, 2021: $2.67/g (U.S. Average: $2.95/g) May 9, 2020: $1.52/g (U.S. Average: $1.84/g) May 9, 2019: $2.58/g (U.S. Average: $2.87/g) May 9, 2018: $2.60/g (U.S. Average: $2.84/g) May 9, 2017: $2.17/g (U.S. Average: $2.33/g) May 9, 2016: $1.98/g (U.S. Average: $2.21/g) May 9, 2015: $2.45/g (U.S. Average: $2.66/g) May 9, 2014: $3.43/g (U.S. Average: $3.67/g) May 9, 2013: $3.38/g (U.S. Average: $3.55/g) May 9, 2012: $3.62/g (U.S. Average: $3.74/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $3.97/g, up 5.2 cents per gallon from last week's $3.92/g.

San Antonio- $3.92/g, up 21.0 cents per gallon from last week's $3.71/g.

Austin- $3.98/g, up 17.0 cents per gallon from last week's $3.81/g.

“Gasoline and diesel prices alike saw strong upward momentum last week as oil prices continued to climb after the EU signaled its desire to sanction Russian oil. In addition, U.S. petroleum inventories saw yet another weekly decline as we near the start of summer driving season," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "Not only are diesel prices at a record high, they are at their largest differential to gasoline on record, surpassing the 98-cent difference in 2008 and currently standing at a $1.20 per gallon premium. While motorists filling with gasoline have seen a slight rise in prices, diesel's surge will be a double whammy as diesel prices will soon be passed along to retail channels, further pushing up the cost of goods."

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I n t h e D i c t i o n a r y, trailblazer is defined as “a person who blazes a trail for others to follow and a pioneer in any field of endeavor.” You cannot find a better description of Two Time Angler of the Year Cade Lipham.

Cade has lived this mantra to the fullest, e a r n i n g 1 5 To p Te n finishes in his high school career and amassing 15K in scholarship money from the THSBA. Cade is also the first person from the MISD Fishing Team to accept a scholarship offer to be on a college bass fishing team. Others have

Offspring from the Toyota ShareLunker Program are set to be delivered to waterbodies across the state. Between May and July, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will stock Texas lakes with pure Florida strain largemouth bass exclusively from broodfish produced from Legacy Class (13+plus pound) entries into the ShareLunker program. Dubbed “Lone Star Bass” to denote their special significance to Texas, the unique fish are made possible by the valued partnership with anglers who loan their fish to the program.

This project marks the beginning of a long-term goal of the program. Once the process is finished, TPWD will have Photos Courtesy of Debbie Pietsch stocked 53 waterbodies with more than 6 million Lone Star been offered scholarships, earning a business degree elsewhere. All three have B a s s f i n g e r l i n g s , a l l but Cade is the first to and being a member of a done extremely well in descendants of ShareLunkers. b o t h The upgraded broodfish are accept, and pardon the h i g h l y c o m p e t i t i v e c o l l e g e , pun, what a “whopper” of nationally ranked bass academically, as well as expected to advance the work started decades ago to fishing team. competitively, with all genetically enhance largemouth a deal he has agreed to.

In the fall, Cade will In the eight years of three competing for their bass populations in Texas and begin his quest to take it to doing this out of over 500 respective college teams, provide Bigger Better Bass. the next level at nationally students, I can only think a n d g r a d u a t i n g f r o m “We are excited to reach the goal of converting our Florida ranked Drury University of three other individuals college with degrees.

Speaking of the state strain largemouth bass hatchery in Springfield, Missouri. that had talent that would C a d e w i l l h a v e a r i v a l C a d e . T h o s e championship, as many of broodfish to all be offspring of scholarship in the amount individuals were Derek you are aware, the MISD Legacy-class fish,” said Craig Bonds, Director of Inland of 21K per year for four Pietsch, Mason Hoke, and Fishing Team will be F i s h e r i e s . S i n c e t h e years to go towards his Dylan Dunn, who were on competing May 13th-15th S h a r e L u n k e r p r o g r a m ’s education. This coupled o u r 2 0 1 7 S t a t e on Lake Belton, looking to inception, we’ve stocked with the scholarships he Championship Team. All earn our 2nd THSBA State offspring from successful has won by competing in three were on the radars of Championship. It is here, spawns of donated fish, but the Texas High School college coaches, with two that all eyes will be on the fully incorporating a portion of t h o s e o ff s p r i n g i n t o o u r Bass Association gives of them being offered hatchery broodfish lines Cade a grand total of 99K scholarships but declining See Trailblazer, page 2 dramatically increases the to pursue his dreams of to pursue their academics number of ShareLunker descendants being stocked throughout Texas waters. This is a potential game-changer in elevating largemouth bass fisheries management to the next level.”

Beginning in 1974, TPWD used pure Florida strain largemouth bass, acquired directly from Florida, as the source of broodfish for stocking Texas’ public waters. This program was successful and allowed the state record for largemouth bass to increase from approximately 13.5 pounds to 18.18 pounds by 1992.

This initiative also l a u n c h e d t h e To y o t a ShareLunker Program in 1986, which has enjoyed great success in spawning large bass at TPWD hatcheries with the help of anglers who reeled in those 13-plus pound fish.

Approximately 1.2 million fingerlings from the spawning of ShareLunkers have been stocked back into lakes that TX Div UDC Cor. Sec. and RJOA Founder & Charter President: Elaine Collings, Charter Chaplain produced ShareLunkers since & Pins, & Southern Arts & Literature Ch: Lyn Howard, Hostess and Newsletter Ch: Myra Liston, the inception of the program.

This change allows TPWD to TX Div Historian: Sarah Beene, TX Div Pres: Tami Hurley, RJOA Pres. & VP: Jenny Lehr, 2nd VP: Donna Summers, Treasurer: Evelyn Miller, and Co-Founder & Registrar: Dianne Kebodeaux, stock 6 to 8 million fingerlings Standing Left to Rt: Honorary Associate Member: Douglas Collings, Transfer: Mara Wilson, across the state each year.

RJOA: Karen DeBerry, Future Member: Cindy Rivet, Parliamentarian: Shana Arthur, RJOA: Lisa TPWD hatcheries were McElroy, Seated- Cor. Sec: Debbie LaRue, Directory Ch: Anita Stevens, Prospective Member: successful in producing one Anne Carter, Future Member: Barbara Eddleman, RJOA: Danean Myers, RJOA Cynthia Connor, group of pure Florida strain Future Member: Sandra Streater, RJOA Annystin Harless (Youngest TX Div Member), RJOA largemouth bass from a Kim Harless, Greeter: Regina Riney, RJOA Roselane Polnick, Historian: Shelia Williamson, and Recorder of Military Service Awards: Hilarie Hicks.

A Milestone Anniversary Celebration For The New Rebel Joan of Arc Chapter

The Rebel Joan Of Arc Members, and the Dignitaries of the Texas Division United Daughters of the Confederacy, upon entering the private gates of the Liston Lake Estate, were greeted by a circle drive with a magnificent 12’ Eagle in the center.

The Eagle sculpture was surrounded by coral Community................2, 3, 7 a z a l e a s , a n d f l o w e r s Commentary.......................3, 4 abound on the grounds everywhere. You might Devotional..........................5 also spot ducks or Egyptian Legals.................................6 g e e s e ! A s t h e G u e s t s Business Directory.............8 walked past the tall tiered fountain, they came upon the Entry Porch with the m a j e s t i c R J O A Presentation Chapter Flag and gold braid. Standing beside the Chapter flag was a life size Image of “Belle Boyd” in her ball gown, the heroine of the Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter. The Life Size Image had been gifted

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Suggestions for Mindful Eating: Food for Thought Diana Anderson

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Mushrooms are a wonderful meat substitute if you are thinking of reducing or eliminating animal protein. Across the U.S. specialty mushroom production is growing, making local specialty mushrooms more accessible. I have found the selection at most markets expanding but Whole Foods will have a broader selection of varieties.

Crimini are often called baby bellas. These mushrooms do it all, are affordable and easy to find.

Maitake are also known as hen of the woods. They are flavor dense and unparalleled in their potential for crispiness.

King Trumpet have thick trunks and lend themselves well to largeformat presentations.

Their robust texture ensures that they won’t fall apart in stews.

Shiitake stay firm as well. Tossed into fried rice or stir fries they can turn golden and take on a meaty chewiness.

Oyster mushrooms are versatile and great for braising or shredding.

To wash or not to wash?

If you put water on any mushroom, it will inhibit browning. For a gentle but effective cleaning you can use a dry pastry brush or paper towel to remove debris.

To store them remember they need to breathe. Keep them from drying out without getting slimy by storing them in a close paper bag or an open plastic bag with a moistened towel to cover.

Properly stored they will

Bass from page 1 donated ShareLunker on their first attempt in 2018.

Three additional batches of pure Florida strain l a rg e m o u t h b a s s w e r e spawned in 2019 from ShareLunkers acquired that year. The early success of the program allowed TPWD Inland Fisheries to set a date of spring 2022 for the first spawning and statewide stocking of ShareLunker descendants. Several more batches of pure Florida ShareLunker offspring were produced since 2019 and broodfish are currently being reared at three TPWD Inland Fisheries hatcheries.

The year-round Toyota ShareLunker Program offers four levels of participation for catching bass over eight pounds, or

Plant Based Meals last about a week.

Though stems are edible they can taste woody. You can freeze them if you don’t want that flavor/texture for your current dish and take them out to use when making a broth-based recipe.

Mushroom Miso Risotto Good broth makes great risotto, and one of the fastest homemade broths contains just one ingredient: miso. Whisked into hot water, miso creates an almost-instant broth that brings a richness, saltiness, and complexity that anchors the dish. As the mushrooms cook along with the rice, they infuse the grains and broth with their flavor. Criminis will get the job done, but if you find maitakes, snag ’em—they’ll add an incomparable savory earthiness.

Ingredients: ¼ cup white or yellow miso Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1large onion, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 1/2 cups arborio or carnaroli rice ¾ cup dry white wine or sake 1lb. mushrooms (such as crimini and/or maitake), thinly sliced or torn into bite-size pieces

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ShareLunker entry classes include the Lunker Class (8lb+), Elite Class (10lb+), and Legend Class (13lb+).

During the first three months of the season (Jan. 1 through March 31), anglers who reel in a 13+ pound bass can loan it to TPWD for the ShareLunker selective breeding and stocking program. The continued donation of 13-plus pound fish by anglers will be critical to the ongoing maintenance and replacement of future broodfish.

Once a lunker is reeled in, anglers need to enter the catch data on the Toyota ShareLunker mobile app – available for free from t h e A p p l e A p p Store and Google Play – or on the Toyota ShareLunker o n l i n e a p p at TexasSharelunker.com. In

4Tbsp. unsalted butter Furikake or sesame seeds, mild red pepper flakes, and kelp seasoning (for serving) Preparation: Step 1 Place miso in a large saucepan and slowly whisk in 6 cups water (this will help prevent lumps). Bring to a simmer over mediumhigh heat, then reduce heat to low just to keep broth warm; season with salt and a little pepper (enough so that it tastes like a good soup).

Step 2 Meanwhile, heat oil in a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium.

Add onion and a large pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until very soft, 8–10 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring often, until softened and beginning to turn golden around the edges, about 4 minutes.

Step 3 Add rice to pot and cook, stirring often, until grains are translucent, about 3 minutes. Add wine and cook, stirring often, until completely evaporated. Stir in mushrooms and 1 cup broth. Cook, stirring, until mushrooms are softened, and broth is absorbed, 3–4 minutes. Maintaining a simmer, continue to add broth ½-cupful at a time, stirring to incorporate and waiting until each addition is absorbed before adding more. Cook until rice is tender, and all of the broth is incorporated (risotto should be a bit on the soupier side at this point but will continue to thicken). If you run out of broth before rice is done, just add hot water. Stir butter into risotto; taste and season with salt if needed. addition to providing basic catch information, anglers can also provide a DNA scale sample from their lunker bass to TPWD researchers for genetic analysis.

T h e T o y o t a ShareLunker Program is made possible in part by the generous sponsorship of Toyota. Toyota is a longtime supporter of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation and TPWD, providing major funding for a wide variety of fisheries, state parks and wildlife projects.

Prize donors include Bass Pro Shops, Lake Fork Ta x i d e r m y, A m e r i c a n Fishing Tackle Co., Stanley Jigs and 6th Sense Lures.

For updates on the Toyota S h ar eLu n k er P r o g r am, visit facebook.com/sharelun kerprogram/ or TexasSharel unker.com.

Step 4 Divide risotto among bowls; sprinkle some furikake (or make something similar with sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, and a bit of kelp seasoning) on top.

Mushroom Piccata Briny, puckery, buttery piccata—but with lightly dredged and browned mushrooms instead of chicken or veal. Using two t y p e s o f fat—oil and butter—is essential here. Sear the mushrooms in oil over high heat so they get nicely crisped, and their flavor intensifies, then finish the sauce with a couple of tablespoons of butter. The parsley * C o o k e d last hit of silky sweet fat capellini/angel hair pasta to complements the stir in and serve mushrooms’ earthy flavor, while the lemon juice, Instructions olives, capers, and parsley 1.

Brush the sliced perk it all up. mushrooms with the milk.

Try and use the King Or you could spray each mushroom for this dish but with oil spray. The idea is to if you can’t find it slice a give a light wet layer so that large Portabella. This will the flour adheres. serve 3 people.

2. Place the sliced mushrooms in a food bag Ingredients or bowl and toss around * 7.05 oz king oyster with the flour.

Tap off mushrooms * sliced excess flour and reserve. lengthways * 3.38 tbsp milk 3. Heat half of the oil * 3 tbsp flour glutenand butter in a skillet. free is fine * 2 tbsp extra virgin Working in batches, add olive oil divided use; more enough sliced mushrooms to comfortably fit your pan. as required Sauté the mushrooms until * 2 tbsp butter divided well-cooked and golden. use; more as required Place cooked mushrooms * 1 lemon juiced to the side and keep them * 0.33 cups white lightly covered.

You could wine or dry sherry also keep them in a warm * 0.44 cups vegetable oven if you have more than stock/broth * 2 tbsp capers drained two batches to cook. * 4 marinated artichoke 4. When all of the hearts halved or quartered mushrooms are cooked, * 3 tbsp chopped remove them from the pan

Trailblazer from page 1 team from MISD, as we are bringing more individual teams than any other program (12) that have

earned the right to be there.

It is at Lake Belton that we fully expect Cade to be in the mix of leading our combined squad from both Lake Creek and Montgomery High Schools to the state championship.

Lastly, by accepting this scholarship to Drury U n i v e r s i t y, C a d e h a s opened the door for many other MISD Anglers to pursue degrees in college and compete on a national level in the college bass

and add in the extra flour from the coating process and cook for one minute, stirring. Add the lemon juice, wine or dry sherry, and the stock. Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by about onethird, or until you have a thin sauce that coats the back of a wooden spoon.

Taste for seasoning and adjust - add pepper, salt and even a little sugar if you wish. It depends on your taste.

5. You may be cooking your pasta now, so drain when the sauce is ready, reserving a ladle of the pasta water.

6. Add the capers, artichoke hearts and most of the parsley to the pan and s t i r. N o w a d d t h e mushrooms and gently turn in the sauce to coat. At this point you can also add the hot pasta and turn with tongs to coat as well. Or, you can plate up the pasta individually and top with the mushroom piccata.

Either way sprinkle over the remaining parsley and serve hot.

fishing world. Cade has put MISD squarely on the National Bass Fishing Collegiate Map, as once he signed, numerous college coaches have reached out to me inquiring if I had another Cade Lipham coming up. I explain to them that I have many talented anglers to put them in contact with, but Cade is unique, a “Trailblazer.”

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Weekly Columns

How Different Types of Investment Income are Taxed A weekly column by Kent Pendleton

Learn how interest income, capital gains, dividends and retirement income are treated at filing time. The federal tax system is not exactly straightforward. There are myriad deductions and credits, various tax brackets, additional payroll and Medicare surtaxes, and a slew of different categories to help us define our income … for tax purposes.

You’d think there’d be only two: regular income and investment income. Regular income would be what you get in your paycheck, and investment income would be

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to the Chapter by the FOUNDER and CHARTER P R E S I D E N T: E L A I N E COLLINGS for their 1st Anniversary Celebration.

“Belle Boyd” still appears for their very special occasions, as she did this day.

The “1st Chartering Ceremony” had been held by C H A RT E R M E M B E R ANGELA GRAVES, at Villa Graves on Lake Conroe, March 27, 2017.

Honorary Associate RJOA Member, Debonair DOUGLAS COLLINGS, in his seersucker suit and Rebel Red bow tie and handkerchief, assisted his Rebel Belle Sisters where ever needed, helping them park and enter.

The leaded beveled glass doors, were opened by RJOA PRESIDENT JENNY LEHR, and TX DIVISION UDC PRESIDENT TAMI H U R L E Y, a n d T X D I V I S I O N U D C HISTORIAN SARAH BEENE were then introduced to the guests as they entered. In the entry foyer of this southern home was displayed a family heirloom of three framed 13 1/2” bone and wood hand held fans of the 19th Century. Three more Antique Lace Fans of Ivory and Abalone graced the LivingRoom. Guests also enjoyed roaming the gallery walls to see the Liston’s Fine Art collection which included not only Mrs. Liston’s talented work, but that of Charlotte Barnard, Bogomir Bogdanovic, Penny Cerling, and others.

The elegantly appointed LivingRoom was filled with treasured antiques and needlepoints, as well as a mix of contemporary t o u c h e s . Tw o b r o n z e sculptures by Robert Taylor had once been part of Ross Perot’s EDS collection.

the money you earn from investments. But even something as seemingly simple as investment income has subcategories, each taxed differently from the next.

Let’s break it down.

Interest income There are certificates of deposit and high-yield savings accounts (rare these days), and bonds. Interest income becomes part of your regular income and is generally taxed at your marginal rate during the year in which you receive it, even if it’s reinvested. This is what gets reported on your 1099INT forms.

Capital gains When you sell a security, any positive difference

between what you paid and what you earned is called a capital gain. If you bought 1,000 shares for example, at $14 each and sold them for $20,000, you’d have a $6,000 gain that would be subject to taxes. For most people, securities held over a year (long-term capital gains) will either incur a 0%, 15% or 20% tax. Short-term capital gains are taxed at your ordinary income tax rate.

Dividends Dividend income is derived from equities that pay shareholders dividends on a regular basis. Qualified dividends are treated to the same preferred rates as longterm capital gains.

Retirement income

Withdrawals from traditional IRAs, 401(k)s or annuities and pension income are typically taxable, while withdrawals from Roth IRAs or employer-sponsored plans funded with after-tax contributions are not taxable.

But some subcategories are trickier. If you make more than $25,000, or $32,000 if married filing jointly, up to 85% of your Social Security benefits will be taxed.

Income from an immediate annuity is taxed if the annuity was purchased with money that has never been taxed, say in an IRA. Interest income from municipal bonds is generally exempt from federal taxes, but it could still be subject to state or local

income taxes, alternative minimum tax, or partial taxation of the income in certain instances.

These examples are merely guidelines. It’s important to remember that taxes aren’t the only thing to consider. Your personal tax and financial advisors can help you select appropriate income-generating securities for your needs and determine your exact tax liability.

Next steps As you plan for what taxes you’ll pay on your investments, start by: * Understanding the different types of income * Considering your entire investment portfolio * Asking your advisor

about the tax liability for each of your investments Kent Pendleton, AAMS® Financial Advisor 936-297-8267 14375 Liberty St, Ste 109, Montgomery, TX 77356 Raymond James does not provide tax services. Please discuss these matters with the appropriate professional.

Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services are offered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. Pendle Hill Advisors is n o t a re g i s t e re d b roker/dealer and is independent of Raymond James Financial Services.

Music played through the home by Sarah Brightman, the London Symphony Orchestra, Pete Fountain, Josh Groban, Yanni, and James Galway. ~Music, happiness, and elegance filled the air.~ Additional Guests of Honor included the “Charter Members” in Attendance, ELAINE COLLINGS, DIANNE KEBODEAUX, DONNA SUMMERS, LYN H O W A R D , a n d ROSELANE POLNICK. Very special appreciations were given to them for their faithfulness and vision.

The Beverage Serving Table was set with a variety of special Teas, and Coffees along with a decanter of Kailua. The Sherrys included Harvey’s Bristol Cream and Taylor’s New York. Darling antique Tea and Coffee cups flanked cloth sides of the beverages.

Assisting were DEBBIE LaRUE, REGINA RINEY, and KAREN DEBERRY. A special table was also arranged of the Viewings of the RJOA 5 Years of ScrapBooks and fun memories, brought by the C H A P T E R AWA R D WINNING HISTORIAN, S H E L I A W I L L I A MSON. Many paused to appreciate all these accomplishments over the years.

Thank You to Past Historians MYRA LISTON and SHELIA WILLIAMSON! KIMBERLY HARLESS, ANNISTYN HARLESS, and LISA McELROY enjoyed browsing the memories.

PRESIDENT JENNY LEHR again Welcomed everyone and their esteemed guests, and thanked HOST and HOSTESS RON and MYRA LISTON for their g r a c i o u s h o s p i t a l i t y.

PRESIDENT LEHR gifted each attendee with a single red rose as her personal appreciation, and a candle for the RJOA 1st Chartering!

CHARTER CHAPLAIN LY N H AW T H O R N E

H O WA R D g a v e t h e Blessing.

The table was dressed with a beige Irish linen cloth, centered by a handmade piece of Belgium lace, t o p p e d b y a Wa t e r f o r d crystal bowl filled with large needlepoint eggs, designed by the Hostess. The bowl was banked by large antique ceramic bunnies and chimneyed crystal candlesticks. Above the elegant display of lovely finger foods brought by the Rebel Joan Of Arc members, was the huge Nickel and Silver Contemporary Free Form Chandler. Everyone enjoyed the delicious treats of ham and cheese croissants, egg salad, cucumber sandwiches, dates with feta cheese and

pistachios, cranberry and chicken salad teasandwiches, cookies galore, cupcakes, fresh fruit, petite fours, and madeleines.

Sounds Marvelous!!

As the members chatted, laughed, snacked and browsed, some made their way to the lovely wraparound porch and soft breezes of the lake as they sat and enjoyed the views of Liston’s Sailboat Marina.

Their Conroe Yacht Club was founded in 1981, by five families which included sailors RON and MYRA LISTON, and John and Betsy Gross. Conroe Yacht Club is a member of the United States Sailing A s s o c i a t i o n a n d Te x a s Sailing Association. They

hold several regattas yearly along with other races and social events. RJOA FUTURE MEMBER ANNE CARTER is also a member of this Yacht Club and holds many Award winning Titles!

The special highlight was the display Table for the Traditional Battle Flag Anniversary Cake, gifted each year by CHARTER MEMBER LYN HOWARD. Standing ready to assist were E V E LY N M I L L E R , DANEAN MYERS, and SHANA ARTHUR. The Liston Library was filled with four New United Daughters of the Confederacy Supplemental Applications to be Signed by REGISTRAR DIANNE KEBODEAUX and

C H A RT E R M E M B E R ROSELANE POLNICK! What a special treat that was to have them Signed on the 5th Anniversary of Rebel J o a n O f A r c !

Belles in attendance waiting on pins and needles for their UDC Applications to be Approved were ANNE C A RT E R , B A R B A R A EDDLEMAN, and S A N D R A S T R E AT E R .

Hostess MYRA LISTON gave Special Appreciations for Party Assistance to CYNTHIA CONNOR, DONNA SUMMERS, A N I TA S T E V E N S , HILARIE HICKS, ELAINE COLLINGS, RON LISTON, and THE FAMILY OF RON AND MYRA LISTON.

Left to RT: TX Division UDC Corresponding Secretary, RJOA Founder and Charter President. ELAINE COLLINGS, TX Div UDC Historian: SARAH BEENE, TX Div Pres: TAMI HURLEY, Centered RJOA “Belle Boyd”, RJOA Pres: JENNY LEHR, RJOA Co-Founder & Registrar: DIANNE KEBODEAUX.

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Gas Prices Reach New Record High: $4.36 Per Gallon Previous March record falls, gas prices surge as EU sets stage to curb Russian oil BOSTON -- It’s going to be a long year for motorists, as gas prices set a fresh record at the pump today, rising above the previous all-time high of $4.35 per gallon set on March 10, according to GasBuddy, the leading fuel savings platform providing North American drivers the most ways to save money on gas. The national average price of gas is now $4.36 per gallon, and could continue to climb through Memorial Day as summer road trip season begins and

oil prices remain volatile.

In addition, the soaring price of diesel also set a new all-time record of $5.53 per gallon today.

Fuel prices in the U.S. decreased slightly after spiking in March, as the situation between Russia and Ukraine continued, but simmered.

Prices began to rise again over the last few weeks as the odds of the European Union sanctioning Russian oil increased. Just in the last seven days, the national average rose over

Weather for the Lake Conroe area Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.

Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Saturday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Sunday Sunny, with a high near 91.

Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

Monday Sunny, with a high near 92.

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15¢ per gallon, bringing it to today’s record price.

Diesel prices have also continued to surge in recent weeks, not only setting a new record for the difference to gasoline, but outright highs.

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Montgomery County Hospital District EMS Transforms 911 Emergency Montgomery County Hospital District EMS Transforms 911 Emergency Care with the ET3 Model MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX – Montgomery County Hospital District EMS has been chosen to participate in a trial federal government program meant to reduce unnecessary trips to the hospital for residents who call 911 with non-emergent medical issues. Patients who call 911 will be evaluated by a certified paramedic to determine if they are eligible to – instead of being transported to the hospital – participate in a live telehealth visit with an ER physician. In consultation with the paramedic team, the choice of going to the

hospital or participating in a telehealth visit is the patient’s to make. You may be surprised to learn MCHD responds to a high percentage of low acuity calls that would qualify for a telehealth visit, like toothaches, sore throats, or sprained ankles, for instance. Having the option for a telehealth visit allows the patient to speak with an emergency physician while in their home to develop a treatment plan that meets their needs.

To accomplish this goal, MCHD EMS, which is responsible for all medical 911 responses in Montg o m e r y C o u n t y, h a s partnered with Tele911, Inc. to integrate telemedicine and patient navigation into the EMS

system. This collaboration allows MCHD to provide even better, patientcentered care. This telehealth service is not available for patients who are experiencing a lifethreatening or timesensitive emergency.

After a nationwide search, MCHD was one of only 205 EMS agencies across the U.S. selected to participate in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services so-called ET3 (Emergency Triage, Treat, and Transport (ET3) program. The provision of emergency medicine telehealth services and social worker follow-ups helps MCHD provide an even higher level of patient care, address social determinants of health, and will, potentially, reduce response times to true

emergencies.

“Most beneficiaries who call 911 with a medical emergency are transported to a hospital emergency department, even when a lower-acuity destination may be more appropriate,” said CMS Administrator Seema Verma. “The participants in our ET3 Model will be able to deliver care to patients at the right time and place.”

Montgomery County Hospital District’s mission is to care for the indigent and provide EMS services while protecting the interest of taxpayers and ensuring long-term stability through fund development. For more information about the Montgomery County Hospital District please go to www.mchd-tx.org.

Operation Lone Star Mission Continues To Secure Border Prepares For Mass Influx As Biden Ends Title 42 Expulsions This Month

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AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing 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.

Since the launch of Operation Lone Star (OLS), multi-agency efforts have led to more

than 242,000 migrant apprehensions, along with more than 14,000 criminal arrests — and more than 12,000 felony charges.

Over 4,700 weapons and over $38 million in currency have been seized.

In the fight against fentanyl, DPS has seized over 344 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.

Photo: Texas Air National Guard, U.S. Coast Guard, Border Patrol Apprehend Illegal Immigrants, Stop Drug Smuggling Near Brownsville Texas Air National Guardsmen collaborated with the United States

Coast Guard and Border Patrol to apprehend illegal immigrants and seize smuggled drugs on April 29 near the Brownsville Ship Canal. The Airmen tracked the smugglers on the ground using thermal t e c h n o l o g y, w h i l e Coastguardsmen followed the traffickers by boat. The joint effort led to the apprehension of three illegal immigrants and 168.2 pounds of marijuana. ( P H O TO : Te x a s Military Department)

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Devotional Spreading the Word

By Gail J. Box Gailbox@consolidated.net

The book in our Bible called “Romans” is written by Paul, a learned theologian whom God chose to be a scholar that could think like a lawyer.

So, in the book of Romans, he explains about sin, wealth, and the judgments of God. God is absolutely for us. Paul wrote this scriptural truth for all Christians, telling us of God’s unfailing love for all in death, powers, and separation: “For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor

GOD’S WORD IS LIVING AND IS BREATHING LIFE INTO US principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Romans 8: 38-39.

Now Paul’s purpose in the book of Romans is trying to explain to all of us – then and now, that God is always for us and not against us and that Jesus was sent to demonstrate to all the love of Jesus and God for all who will accept it. And that nothing on earth can pull us away from accepting their love.

What a Great Truth. No wonder The Bible is still on the “Best Seller” list!

That is the First Truth.

Nothing can separate us from His love for us.

This week is the first in a series of five “Truths,” so let’s continue ferreting out what keeps giving us light and life to carry on in a lost and fallen world.

The Second Truth we’ll pursue for a full life with God, concerns healing. With Jesus as our example on earth, He went about healing all who came to Him with illnesses. Now forward to Jesus on the cross…

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“For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps,…and He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness for by His wounds you were healed.”

First Peter 2:21 and 24.

It’s a hard thing to know and understand that Jesus was so harshly beaten for our sins. All the wounds He took were to be passed down to us so that we could be healed of our infirmities.

There are many other verses in our Bible that we can also pray for ourselves and for others who need to be healed. We can claim our healing through what Jesus suffered on the cross.

I remember praying for one of my neighbors one day. She had been asked to be in a big fashion show at a place in another city. So while we were talking about that, she told me her ankle just decided to swell up that morning, and it was still so swollen that she couldn’t even get a pair of shoes on. As we talked on, I thought she

might be open to let me pray for her. So I asked if I could pray. She said, “Oh, yes, please do! I just have to be able to go and model for this company!” So I bent down, placed my hand on her ankle and prayed. Afterwards, she thanked me and went inside to get ready.

Later on I heard her garage door open, and I watched her leave, but I hadn’t heard a word about her ankle. The next morning, she came over and thanked me. Her ankle had gone down just fine, and she was healed before the evening program had started. Thank You, Jesus!

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

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

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: "You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney does 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 forty-two days after the date of issuance of this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you," To:

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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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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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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that on the 5th day of May, 2022, Carole R. Hill was duly appointed as Independent Executor of the Estate of Marilyn Marie Echols in Cause No. 22-42727-P, County Court at Law No. 2, Montgomery County, Texas and Letters Testamentary have been issued to Carole R. Hill.

All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present same within the time required by law to the address of Carole R. Hill; being at: c/o Robert Markowitz, Attorney 18735 W. Cool Breeze Lane Montgomery, TX 77356 This notice issued by: Robert Markowitz Attorney at Law 18735 West Cool Breeze Ln Montgomery, TX 77356 936-582-1945 Fax: 1-888-518-1186 Published Date: May 9, 2022 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Issued and given under my hand and the Seal of said Court, at office in Conroe Notice is hereby given that on the 5th day of May, 2022, Michelle Ravkind Lowe was duly Texas, this on this the 30th day of March, 2022. appointed as Independent Executor of the Estate of Sidney Ravkind in Cause No. 22-42731-P, County (SEAL District Court of Montgomery County, Texas) Court at Law No. 2, Montgomery County, Texas and Letters Testamentary have been issued to Melisa Miller, District Clerk Michelle Ravkind Lowe.

Montgomery County, Texas All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present same within the By: /s/ Carrie Hoke time required by law to the address of Michelle Ravkind Lowe, being at: c/o Robert Markowitz, Attorney Carrie Hoke 18735 W. Cool Breeze Lane Published Dates: April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 2022 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that in Cause Number 22-42553-P; Estate of ERIC BENJAMIN BUTCHER – Letters Testamentary were issued to MICHALYNN EVALYNN KEMP / BUTCHER on April 27, 2022. The residence of such Independent Executor is Montgomery County, Texas.

The address is Estate of ERIC BENJAMIN BUTCHER, c/o The Borger Law Firm, 21 Waterway Avenue, Suite 300-#97, The Woodlands, Texas 77380.

All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and manner prescribed by law.

DATED the 6TH of May 2022.

David Borger, Attorney for MICHALYNN EVALYNN KEMP / BUTCHER: SBN 24029451, 21 Waterway Avenue, Suite 300-#97, The Woodlands, Texas 77380; Tel: (832) 263-2100; Fax: (866) 211-7925.

Published Date: May 11, 2022 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Cause # 22-42651-P On April 14, 2022, Letters Testamentary upon the Estate of Joseph H. Rodriguez, Deceased, were issued to Veronica Rodriguez Gonzalez, Independent Executor, by the County Court at Law No. 2, Montgomery County, Texas, in Cause # 22-42651-P, pending upon the docket of said Court.

All persons having claims against said Estate are hereby required to present them within the time prescribed by law as follows: Claims may be sent to Veronica Rodriguez Gonzalez, c/o Wendy D. Ropes, 2040 N Loop 336 W, Ste 212, Conroe, Texas 77304, Tel: (936) 756-1114, Fax: (936) 7561172, TX State Bar No. 24048900.

DATED the 6th day of May, 2022 Published Date: May 11, 2022 Notice to Creditors On the 5th day of May, 2022, Letters Testamentary upon the Estate of Martha Ruland Forsythe, Deceased, were issued to Nancy Ellen Walker, Independent Executor, by the County Court at Law No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas, in cause number 22-42658-P, pending upon the docket of said Court.

All persons having claims against said Estate are hereby required to present them within the time prescribed by law at the address shown below. The name where claims may be sent is Jennifer M. Solak, PLLC, whose address is 2950 N. Loop West, Suite 500, Houston, Texas 77092.

DATED the 10th day of May, 2022 Telephone: 713-588-5744 TX Bar Number: 24060634 /s/ JENNIFER M. SOLAK

Montgomery, TX 77356 This notice issued by: Robert Markowitz Attorney at Law 18735 West Cool Breeze Ln Montgomery, TX 77356 936-582-1945 Fax: 1-888-518-1186 Published Date: May 11, 2022 CITATION BY PUBLICATION APPLICATION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION SEEKING A DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP AND INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION UNDER TEXAS ESTATES CODE SECTION 401.003 22-43086-P CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD MARK TURNBULL ROBIN L. APOSTOLAKIS PO BOX 959 1400 WOODLOCH FOREST DR CONROE TX 77305 STE 590 THE WOODLANDS TX 77380 THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: SHARON RAEEN STEVENS, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application for Letters of Administration Seeking a Determination of Heirship and Independent Administration Under Texas Estates Code Section 401.003 filed by Jaci Berberich, 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 May 05, 2022.

The file number of said matter being: 22-43086-P The style being: ESTATE OF: SHARON RAEEN STEVENS 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 9th day of May, 2022.

(SEAL, County Court at Law #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS /s/ Terrell Mizell 5/9/2022 10:14:33 AM Terrell Mizell, Deputy Clerk Published Date: May 11, 2022

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Community Robert Woodson Chapter Colonial Dames XVII Century The Robert Woodson Chapter CDXVIIC recently met at the Carriage Inn. Memorial Day was observed with a special service and a proclamation from Conroe Mayor Jody Czajkoski which recognized May 30, 2022 as “Memorial Day” in the city of Conroe.

Veterans residing at the Carriage Inn are remembered with cards for various holidays.

Members also clip coupons for Support Our Tr o o p s w h i c h s e n d s coupons to U.S. bases and posts around the world.

The program was presented by State Chairman McStravick about Heraldry and Coats of Arms. Our society is the only lineage society which has as part of its object, to honor our armorial ancestors. It is interesting to learn about historic ancestors such as Charlemagne. El Cid, Lady Godiva and even those who wound up in the Tower of London.

Our members are very much involved with community activities, as Pictured seated: Lady Dalton, President Laura Dahlberg, Judy Weidner. Standing L to R: Barbara Wright, Shirley well as research for family Slawson, Sue Hereford, Jennifer McStravick, Pat Sheridan, Molly Kratt, Eugenia Letbetter, Maureen Chegin, heritage and history.

Karen Hall, Coyla Holmes and Jennifer Garver.

The Daughters of The Republic of Texas, Judge Nathaniel Hart Davis Chapter, Welcome Outstanding Texas History Speaker During the recent meeting of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Judge Nathaniel Hart Davis Chapter, held at the Carriage Inn in Conroe, members were treated with a very fun and

Informative Texas History presentation. Pat Thibodeau presented the story of Susanna Dickinson “Devil or Angel”. For information on membership in the Judge Nathaniel Hart

Davis DRT chapter and the Children of the Republic o f Te x a s , C h a r l e s B .

Stewart Chapter, contact registrar Danean Myers at Danean.Myers1@gmail.c om

Medal picture given by the T.J. Stubbs 2523 Conroe Chapter, UDC (Photo L to R): Cheryl Bolt (Secretary/Treasurer); Elaine Collings (Chaplain); Jenny Lehr (President); Pat Thibodeau (Speaker); Pat Spackey (Vice President); Danean Myers (Registrar); Paula Dossett (Charles B. Stewart CRT Co-Sponsor) and Deanna Mathieson (Charles B. Stewart CRT Co-Sponsor). Not pictured (Kay Pontious (Historian)

Oak Shade Cemetery The month of April is and was designated as Confederate History Month. The month of May brings on a busy time. All 80 plus chapters in the Texas Division will be installing new officers soon, plans are already in the works for our state convention to be held in October. I hope that the previous articles have given, you, the readers an insight as to what the United Daughters of the Confederacy is all about.

As a member of the local, Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523 Conroe chapter, I hope when we post an event coming up, perhaps you can attend.

Our chapter enjoys having a float in the Montgomery Christmas

parade, hosting a tea in the early spring, acting as docents in the historical houses, having grave marker dedications to honor our Confederate ancestors, giving militiary cross awards and placing wreaths at the grave site of veterans of ALL the wars, at the Oak Wood Cemetery in Conroe. In January on the Sunday closest to Robert E. Lee's birthday (January 19), we will celebrate Confederate Heroes Day at a location and date to be announced later. In the month of March or April we will observe Confederate Memorial Day, also the date and location will be announced later.

Our chapter had the privilege to honor the

gravesite of a Confederate veteran at the Oak Shade Cemetery in Tarkington Prairie this past January.

There are many other Confederate veterans buried in that cemetery, that opened in 1845 and we plan to honor all of them.

If you are interested in joining the UDC or to learn more about us, email our registrar at carjam735@gmail.com.

The objectives of the UDC are...Historical, Educational, Benevolent, Memorial and Patriotic.

Submitted by Eva Rains, member of the Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523, Conroe Chapter, UDC

On May 7, 2022 the Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523 Conroe Chapter, Texas Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy met for their monthly meeting.

During this meeting a very solemn and meaningful event took place, the bestowal of the National Defense Medal posthumously given in the name of Raymond Gerald Davis, who served in the Korean War from January 16, 1951 to February 19, 1952. He served in the United States

Army as a corporal in the 31st Signal Company.

The new incoming Recorder of Military Service Awards officer for the chapter, Rebecca Endebrock, presided over the ceremony, is also the niece of the deceased.

Raymond Davis, son of the deceased received the National Defense Medal and certificate with honor in his heart, for he and his family.

The Confederate ancestor who was the great grandfather of Cpl. Davis was Elijah S. Davis, who

served in Company I, 6th Regiment, Infantry from the state of Alabama.

The United Daughters of the Confederacy are honored to bestow these medals to active service men and women, or those who have retired and to the families of those who are deceased.

Submitted by Eva Rains, chapter member of the Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523, Conroe Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy.

left to right...Raymond Davis, Rebecca Endebrock & Sherry McKey

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