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Gas Prices (May 24, 2021) - Texas gas prices have fallen 1.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.75/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Gas prices in Texas are 14.7 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.13/g higher than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas is priced at $2.39/g today while the most expensive is $3.99/g, a difference of $1.60/g. The lowest price in the state today is $2.39/g while the highest is $3.99/g, a difference of $1.60/g. The national average price of gasoline has fallen 1.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.02/g today. The national average is up 14.0 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands $1.07/g higher than a year ago. Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $2.97/g, up 2.1 cents per gallon from last week's $2.94/g. San Antonio- $2.64/g, down 4.3 cents per gallon from last week's $2.68/g. Austin- $2.67/g, down 2.3 cents per gallon from last week's $2.69/g. "In the lead up to Memorial Day, we haven't seen gas prices come down much, though with oil's recent move lower, we should start to see more drops at the pump materialize in the days ahead," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. "With the Colonial Pipeline situation continuing to improve in Southeastern states, fueling up for the holiday weekend shouldn't be too challenging, save for a few pockets in GA, NC and SC, where outages remain a bit higher than neighboring states. For those hitting the road, we should see prices inch lower in the coming week through at least Memorial Day, so motorists need not rush to fill their tanks as the drop in oil prices should manifest into lower gas prices as we begin the summer driving season." GasBuddy is the authoritative voice for gas prices and the only source for station-level data spanning nearly two decades. Unlike AAA's once daily survey covering credit card transactions at 100,000 stations and the Lundberg Survey, updated once every two weeks based on 7,000 gas stations, GasBuddy's survey updates 288 times every day from the most diverse list of sources covering nearly 150,000 stations nationwide, the most comprehensive and up-to-date in the country. GasBuddy data is accessible at http://FuelInsights.GasBuddy .com. SOURCE GasBuddy

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Article by Mark Hooker Photos Courtesy of Debbie Pietsch “Valiant Effort,” what exactly does that mean? It means strong and courageous, or as I like to put it, “this team left it out on the water.” The 2020-2021 Texas High School Bass Association State Qualifiers from the MISD Team did just that, going for a perfect season. If you recall from previous articles, this team was something special. They were the first program in the Houston Division of

Fishing Team started the Season with 94 members, and by the time that State rolled around, there were 17 Students that had qualified for State. They were led by Senior, and 4 time State Qualifier James Hooten, along with his partner, Junior Hayden Bither. Also leading the charge were Sophomores Fallon Clepper & Wyatt Ford. Fallon who holds the distinction of being the Program’s 2nd Female Qualifier in 7 years of competition, as well as this pair being our Anglers of the Year in 2019-2020.

You also had Will Collora and Brayden Miller, fresh off of their dominant performance at the Regional Championship on Lake Palestine, winning the Individual Team Title. We also had Garrett Peel and his partner Mason Jones, which had plenty of momentum coming into the event, by having two great finishes at the last Conference Tournament, as well as the Regional Championship. MISD also had season long

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Andrea Blodgett of The Heritage Trail Chapter, NSDAR Receives Texas and National Daughters of The American Revolution Award

L to R: Julie Rohling (Regent of the Heritage Trails Chapter, NSDAR); Andrea Blodgett (First Place for Texas and First Place National in the NSDAR American Heritage Contest (Fiber Arts-Weaving); and Rowena Hayes (First Vice Regent of the Heritage Trails Chapter, NSDAR.

During the recent Spring Tea and Commentary............................4 Awards Ceremony of the Devotional..........................5 Heritage Trail Chapter, Legals.............................6, 7 N S D A R , J u l i e Rohling, Regent of the Business Directory.............8 Heritage Trail chapter, Community................2, 3, 8

the THSBA to win all 5 of their Conference Season Tournaments. They then went on to win the Regional Championship in convincing fashion. The stage was set for this group to do the unthinkable, and win every tournament it fished, including the prestigious T H S B A S t a t e Championship. Just who were these Anglers that represented not only Lake Creek & Montgomery High Schools, but the c o m m u n i t y o f Montgomery as well? First off, the MISD

NSDAR, honored Andrea Blodgett for her outstanding entry in the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, American Heritage Contest. Mrs.

Blodgett was awarded First Place for Texas and First Place National, in the NSDAR American Heritage Contest - Fiber Arts Division, Weaving. The Theme for the contest

was “Honoring Your DAR Patriot” and her award winning Wall Hanging honored her DAR Patriot who served at Valley Forge.

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AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) wants to remind drivers to travel safely as we close out May and head into the Memorial Day holiday. Monday, May 24, through Monday, May 31, Texas Highway Patrol Troopers will participate in Click It or Ticket, an enforcement campaign to encourage people to wear their seat belt, as well as Operation CARE (Crash Awareness Reduction Effort), looking for drivers who are intoxicated, speeding or breaking other traffic laws. Troopers will also watch for drivers not following the state’s Move Over, Slow Down law. “Roads across the state are getting busier as people begin summer travel,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw. “With Memorial Day at the end of the month, we encourage Texans, and visitors to our state, to focus on the intent of the day — remembering those who gave their lives serving our c o u n t r y. H o n o r t h o s e sacrifices by doing your part to stay safe on the road. Buckle your seat belt, obey all traffic laws and do not drink and drive.” During the 2020 Memorial Day weekend, Troopers issued more than 27,000 citations and warnings. This included more than 10,600 warnings and citations for speeding and more than 1,000 warnings and citations for seat belt and child safety restraint violations. DPS enforcement efforts also included 288 DWI citations, 409 fugitive arrests and 77 felony arrests. DPS encourages drivers to follow these safety tips for Memorial Day weekend: * Don’t drink and drive. Make alternate plans if you are consuming alcohol. * Move Over or Slow Down for police, fire, EMS, Te x a s D e p a r t m e n t o f Transportation (TxDOT) vehicles and tow trucks stopped on the side of the road with emergency lights activated. Show the same courtesy to fellow drivers who are stopped on the side of the road. So far in 2021, there have been 5,645 violations. * Buckle up everyone in the vehicle — it’s the law. * Slow down, especially in bad weather, heavy traffic, unfamiliar areas or construction zones. * E l i m i n a t e distractions while driving, including the use of mobile devices. Texas law prohibits the use of portable wireless devices to read, write or send an electronic message

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Suggestions for Mindful Eating: Food for Thought Diana Anderson

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Mushrooms are an amazing healthy choice when choosing ingredients to cook with. Whether you enjoy them stir-fried, sautéed, or grilled, this member of the fungi family provides more than a rich umami flavor to your scrambled eggs, appetizers, and entrées. Choose to add them whenever you can to your plate. It's not entirely surprising—after all, mushrooms are a lowcalorie, low-sodium, and cholesterol-free nutrientdense food. Mushrooms provide riboflavin and niacin, two key B vitamins typically found in animal sources, which make it an ideal choice for vegans and vegetarians. Plus, this popular meat substitute offers several important minerals such as copper (which helps make red blood cells), selenium (an antioxidant), and potassium (an electrolyte that aids in nerve and muscle function). If you do decide to pick up some varieties of mushrooms at the grocery store it is best to have a plan on how to store them. Mushrooms are mostly made of water, so keep that extra moisture away. The safest place to store mushrooms is the refrigerator. Because of the high-water content

DPS from page 1 unless the vehicle is stopped. If you’re using a navigation device or app, have a passenger operate it so you can keep your eyes on the road. * Drive defensively, as holiday travel can present additional challenges. * On multi-lane roads, use the left lane for passing only. Not only is it courteous driving and

(80–90 percent!) they need air to stay firm and fresh—that's why most commercially packaged mushrooms have little holes in the plastic wrapped around the container. Don't wash them before storing—when you're ready to eat, you can give them a quick rinse, or simply wipe them with a damp paper towel. Regardless of how you choose to store mushrooms, they're likely only going to stay fresh for one week. If you've purchased mushrooms in a package, they're good to go! Pop them in the fridge and use them within one week. If you've purchased loose mushrooms, place them in a small bowl or container and cover with plastic wrap. Don't use sealable containers because you want to give your mushrooms some air. To that end, poke a few holes in the plastic, then store in the fridge and use within one week. You can also wrap the mushrooms in paper towels and place them in a paper bag or a zip top plastic bag with the top open. Store in the fridge and use within one week. Here is a slightly exotic recipe because it uses Maitake mushrooms and Shiitake mushrooms not commonly found at Kroger for instance. I did however recently see them at the new Harvest Market in Woodforest and they are available at Asian markets, which are a great place to buy all mushrooms. If you’ve ever tried

maitake mushrooms, then you already know this, but they have an unbelievably rich flavor and aroma of piney forest floor and fresh fallen leaves. Crispy Mushrooms with Creamy White Beans and Kale Ingredients 2 SERVINGS 6 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 oz. maitake mushrooms, broken into large pieces 4 oz. shiitake mushrooms, cut into ½" slices Kosher salt 1 14.5-oz. can cannellini beans, rinsed, drained 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice, plus wedges for serving 2 garlic cloves, divided 4 scallions, cut into 1" pieces 1 b u n c h Tu s c a n k a l e , center ribs and stems removed, leaves torn ½ cup crumbled feta cheese 1 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds 1 cup cilantro leaves Preparation Step 1 Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Add maitake and shiitake mushrooms and cook, tossing occasionally, until browned and crispy, 8–10

avoids impeding traffic, Texas law requires slower traffic to keep to the right and to use the left lane for passing only (when posted). * If you can Steer It, Clear It: If you are involved in a non-injury crash and your vehicle can be moved, clear the traffic lanes to minimize traffic impact. Leaving vehicles in a traffic lane increases traffic congestion and leaves those involved with an increased risk of harm or a secondary wreck. On some highways, if you don’t move your

vehicle when it’s safe to do so, it’s against the law. * Check your vehicle to make sure it is properly maintained and always ensure your cargo is secure. * Report road hazards or anything suspicious to the nearest law enforcement agency. * Monitor weather and road conditions wherever you are traveling. For road conditions and closures in Texas, visit Drive Texas.

minutes. Season with salt and transfer to a plate. Step 2 Meanwhile, purée beans, lime juice, 3 Tbsp. oil, 1 garlic clove (if it’s a large one, you may want to just use half), and 3 Tbsp. water in a blender until smooth, adding more water by the tablespoonful as needed to loosen if it doesn’t want to cooperate in blender. Season with salt. Step 3 Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in same skillet over medium-high. Add scallions and remaining garlic clove and cook, tossing, until just beginning to brown, about 1 minute. Add kale and cook, tossing often, until wilted and crisptender, 3–5 minutes. Season with salt. Transfer to plate with mushrooms. Step 4 Divide bean purée between bowls. Top with greens, feta, mushrooms, sesame seeds, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges alongside. If you want to stick with Button or Bella mushrooms here is a lovely recipe. It doesn’t need to be served hot so is perfect for a healthy side at a BBQ. Herby Barley Salad with Butter-Basted Mushrooms Any chewy grain, such as wheat berries, farro, or even brown rice, can replace the barley. Ingredients 8 SERVINGS 1 cup hulled, hull-less, or pearl barley Kosher salt 2

Mushrooms shallots, thinly sliced into rings ? cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 ounces mushrooms (such as maitake, chanterelle, and/or oyster), torn or cut into large pieces Freshly ground black pepper 2 sprigs thyme 1 garlic clove, crushed 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 cup chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1½ ounces Parmesan, shaved, plus more for serving Preparation Step 1 Cook barley in a medium pot of boiling salted water until tender, 50–60 minutes for hulled or hull-less, 20–30 minutes for pearl. Drain; spread out on a baking sheet and let cool. Step 2 Meanwhile, cook shallots in vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, swirling pan occasionally to keep shallots from burning, until golden brown, 5–7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer shallots to paper

towels to drain; season with salt. Let cool. Set shallot cooking oil aside. Step 3 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until just beginning to smoke. Arrange mushrooms in skillet in a single layer and cook, undisturbed, until undersides are golden brown, about 3 minutes. Season mushrooms with salt a n d p e p p e r, t o s s , a n d continue to cook, tossing often and reducing heat as needed to avoid scorching, until golden brown all over, about 5 minutes longer. Step 4 Reduce heat to medium and add thyme sprigs, garlic, and butter to skillet. Tip skillet toward you so butter pools at edge and use a spoon to baste mushrooms with foaming butter; cook until butter smells nutty. Using a slotted spoon, transfer mushrooms to a small bowl, leaving thyme and garlic behind. Step 5 To s s c o o l e d b a r l e y, cilantro, parsley, lemon juice, 1½ oz. Parmesan, and 2 Tbsp. reserved shallot oil in a large bowl to combine; season with salt and pepper. Add mushrooms; toss again to combine. Step 6 Just before serving, top with fried shallots and more shaved Parmesan. Step 7 Do Ahead: Barley can be cooked 1 day ahead. Let cool, store airtight and chill. Dish can be made 3 hours ahead; store tightly wrapped at room temperature.

Fallon Clepper & Wyatt Ford, as they were our Number one finishing Team at State.

Valiant from page 1 stalwart performers in Jack Middlebrook, Kaden Harmann, Jack Haag, Conner Callihan, Blake Gatewood, Hayden Janisch, as well as Case Rutherford and Carson Perez. These Anglers were consistent performers for the Team all season long. Last of the State Qualifiers was the current Angler of the Year in the Houston Division, Cade Lipham. This feat was

made all the more impressive, as Cade fished as a Solo Angler the entire year, against over 160 Teams of Anglers, in a 28 School Conference. Confidence was extremely high amongst this bunch, as they had accomplished much throughout this historic season. Many of the Teams spent multiple week-ends and days prior to the State Championship trying to off-set the fact that Lake Texoma was way out of our “wheelhouse.” The Team needed to try and counteract the fact that this was the home waters of many of the North Division Schools, namely Allen High School, which is the largest 6A High School in Texas, which qualified 14 Anglers. After the first day of competition, it became apparent to the entire field that this was going to be a two horse race between Allen High School and Montgomery ISD. Allen clung to a slight lead with 4 5 p o u n d s , t o Montgomery’s 44 pounds. The second day greeted the Anglers with tough weather conditions, which the MISD Anglers have faced and conquered all season long. This was due to their upbringing of being “Montgomery Tough,” but mainly due to the fact that their Parents/Captains

taught them the value of perseverance, and fighting to the end. This Team did this, but in the end were not able to overcome a strong A l l e n Te a m , w h i c h defended their “home turf” of Lake Texoma, claiming First Place in the THSBA State Championship. As a matter of fact, many of the Allen Team Members, as well as their Advisor approached me and said, “y’all have a strong team, and we’re just glad that we didn’t have to face you on Lake Conroe.” A Testament to how truly great this MISD Fishing Team is. MISD claimed 2nd out o f 2 5 2 H i g h Schools/Programs from 9 Divisions and 3 Regions, that started the season with the same thought in mind, becoming the THSBA State Champions. Leading the way for your State Runners-Ups, were Fallon Clepper and Wyatt Ford, who had a 2 day total of 26.15 pounds. They were followed closely by Cade Lipham, who had 25.12 pounds. Our third highest ranking team, which is how High Schools/Programs win, was Will Collora and Brayden Miller with 23.88 pounds, for a Team total of over 75 pounds. All told, every team that represented MISD brought fish to the scales. A truly “Valiant Effort.”

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American Citizens Are Paying Criminal Costs Because of Biden’s Policies Walden Happenings By Doc Fennessy The opinions expressed in this editorial do not necessarily reflect those of MCN.

President Joe Biden is destroying America. He is being protected by all the multi – media- of communication by television, radio, and newspapers to block the truth on several situations detrimental to the American citizens. Because of President B i d e n ’s p o l i c i e s t h e situation at the border is so bad that 10’s of thousands of illegal immigrates are being put on busses and transferred to all parts of the nation. Cities in their local communities are receiving these illegals and told by the federal government, “These are yours take care of them’, house them, feed them, clean them, clothe them, and educate them. They are all your people now.” Unfortunately, the local communities are not financially able to handle these demands by Joe Biden’s federal people over a fairly short period of time. The crime rate has gone up through out the affected communities and the mass media is attempting to keep it quiet while the local police are overwhelmed. The border patrol says that most of the illegals coming across the border today are hardened criminals; they are bad people, and they are coming from 82 countries throughout the world. These countries are paying their criminals transportation to Mexico so they can freely walk across the border and live in America. It’s cheaper for these countries to send their criminals to America than to house them in jail and prison in their country. So folks, you can thank President Joe Biden for putting a felon criminal in every neighborhood in America. This week’s article for review was written by Shea Garrison and published in The National Heritage Foundation’s Daily Signal Newspaper on May 7th. Shea Garrison, Ph.D., is President of Counterpoint I n s t i t u t e f o r P o l i c y, Research, and Education and a Policy Fellow at

George Mason University’s S.C.H.A.R. School of Policy and Government. All of the text words that follow in this article are all the unabridged words of the Author Shea Garrison throughout. Shea Garrison begins her article by saying that, “John Ladd, is a rancher whose Arizona property runs along the border wall and is a major corridor for illegal immigration and drug smuggling. The flood of illegal immigrants from across the southern border is only one of many threats to America’s national security that have increased recently, thanks to the Biden administration’s contempt for the rule of law. The administration’s actions at the border have left federal and local law enforcement, large-scale ranchers and small businesses, and families and homeowners bewildered—wondering why their government would leave them so vulnerable—in what was described by Arizona rancher John Ladd as the worst criminal activity at the border that he has ever seen. A fourth-generation rancher, Ladd told me that the full truth about President Joe Biden’s border policies is rarely reported. “The caliber of people that are coming now are criminals, what we are getting are not maids and gardeners, these people are working for the cartel,” he said in an interview with me. Ladd has been reliably informed by contacts with multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Southeastern Arizona Border Region Enforcement team of the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office. “The illegals crossing now are in full camo. They pay $6,000 to get here, which only VIPs working with the cartel can afford … We got bad guys coming here.” Law enforcement of all levels in areas around the border have been directed to release illegal immigrants seeking asylum and human traffickers into American communities under the Biden administration. One southwestern border sheriff, who has a contract with the U.S. Marshals Service to hold illegal immigrants who are

criminals in his jail for an indeterminate amount of time, told me, “The U.S. marshals usually come to pick them up at some point, but not this time. We’ve been told to give them a bus ticket to wherever they choose in the U.S. and let them go.” When asked if the destination communities to which the criminal illegal immigrants are traveling must be notified, he solemnly shakes his head and says, “No.” Another law enforcement officer I spoke with—a veteran Department of Homeland Security officer with b o r d e r e x p e r ience—remarked that under the Biden administration, felons who cross the border are no longer detained. In a particular instance, an aggravated felon crossed into the U.S. through Mexico with a substantial weight of opioids. Typically, DHS would issue a detainer notice for the felon, who would be taken into custody as soon as he was released from court. However, under the Biden administration, detainers are not allowed, and the felon was released into the U.S. This felon was determined to be “other than Mexican,” or “OTM,” a term used for those crossing the U.S.-Mexican border whose country of origin is not Mexico. Indeed, people from all over are taking advantage of the porous southern border, exposing the U.S. to dangerous individuals from around the world. Daniel Cantu, a retired Border Patrol agent, confirms that under the new administration, if illegal felons are not on a terrorist list, law enforcement agents have been told to release them into the U.S. The Biden administration, to the bewilderment of law-abiding, taxpaying Americans, working hard to support their families, has not only opened U.S. borders to asylum-seekers, but also to criminals. At what cost to America’s communities, businesses, and national security? The DHS agent summed up the current crisis at the southern border, saying, “It is literally the Wild West.” Ladd’s property is on the Arizona border, which

he told me is a “huge corridor” for human and drug smuggling. “This is where they load up … they take all the seats out of small cars, put eight people in there, they lay on top of each other. It’s amazing. And most of the drivers are American citizens from Phoenix and Tucson … who are coordinating all the way through the cartel.” Ladd remarks that during the Trump administration, American citizens were prosecuted for being human traffickers, but since Biden took office, Border Patrol officers are letting traffickers go. “[Former President Donald] Trump had pretty much shut down the flow [of illegals immigrants],” Ladd adds. “It was almost nonexistent the four years of Trump, but now it’s started up again … They’re catching 50 a day, just on my property.” During my visit to the border, Stephanie Hubbell arrived at her clothing boutique in the small nearborder town of Sonoita, Arizona, on the morning of April 3 to find that human smugglers (U.S. citizens) had broken in, stolen money and merchandise, and left used drug paraphernalia behind. The t r a ff i c k e r s h a d b e e n recently released from a nearby jail. “For a small business like me (which suffered greatly during COVID), this was a hard hit” Hubbell told me. The next day, another trafficker “coming off” of fentanyl walked into her store, saying he had just been released from jail and needed to call his mother in Phoenix for a ride. “We’ve lived in this area for 17 years,” Hubbell

Investigative Reporter Shea Garrison writes about critical active situations that are illegal and detrimental to America’s citizens and communities. said. “But I’ve never seen border issues like this, [where] Border Patrol release [traffickers] that are smuggling illegals … It’s a shame that Washington doesn’t want to admit there is even a problem.” She continues, “The ‘coyotes’ see they can make a lot of money off [smuggling people] because they have got the OK from Biden—he has invited people in to seek asylum.” Hubbell remarks that before the new administration, law enforcement took smugglers to a Tucson center to be prosecuted, which removed them from her small rural town. “They’re getting released into our community, that’s never happened before,” she said. “[The] one that broke into my store had a long list of criminal activity … We’re an hour from [any major city]—where are they

going to go?” The pervasive feeling of law enforcement, ranchers, and small business owners from Texas to New Mexico to across to Arizona is that they have been forced into an adversarial role with the self-indulgent political maneuvers of the current administration. Frustration, anger, and hopelessness are the emotions expressed over the blatant disregard this administration has for the well-being of its own citizens. “It’s U.S. territory,” said the DHS agent I spoke with. “Why aren’t we allowed to defend it?” This piece was updated to correct a detail about John Ladd. The Daily Signal publishes a variety of perspectives. Nothing written here is to be construed as representing the views of The Heritage Foundation.

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My Five Cents...

Robert Nichols

A monthly column from Sen. Robert Nichols by Sen. Robert Nichols, Senate District 3

Session is drawing to a close. This is the last week for Senate committees to realistically consider bills to vote out of committee. We have until May 26 to vote on any bill on the floor. After that, the Senate can only vote on Conference Committee Reports or concur with House amendments until we adjourn Sine Die on May 31. Here are five things happening around your state: 1. Gulf Coast Protection District bill passes the House This week Senate Bill 1160 was voted off the House floor. The bill creates the

Gulf Coast Protection District, which would be a fundamental part of funding the construction of the Coastal Spine Project - also known as the Ike Dike. This very large levy system would start in Orange County and eventually extend to protect the Houston Ship Channel. In the long term, it would extend all the way to Freeport. The Army Corps of Engineers is constructing the project and it's partially funded by a $4 billion federal appropriation after Hurricane Harvey. The Gulf Coast Protection District would be

Weather for the Lake Conroe area Wednesday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning. Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Thursday Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Thursday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Friday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Saturday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Montgomery County News Phone (936) 449-6397 Fax (936)597-6395 E-mail: news@montgomerycountynews.net web; http://www.montgomerycountynews.net Publisher: M. Ryan West Editor: Monte West Account Executive: Camilla Blum, M. Ryan West Photography: Monte West, Wade Stultz, Bobby Strader, Lance Bridges R e p o r t e r s / C o n t r i b u t i n g Wr i t e r s : D o c Fennessey, Carol Fennessey, Gail Box, Margie Barlow, Kim West, Sharon Faison, Dortha Ruthstrom, Megan West Stultz, Narcissa Martin Boulware, Gary Curran, Students and Staff of MISD, and friends of Montgomery County News. ©Copyrights, Montgomery County News, Montgomery, Texas 2017-2018 Montgomery County News is a weekly, locally owned and operated newspaper and is published by Montgomery County News at 14375 Liberty St. PO Box 1, Montgomery, TX 77356. Telephone number 936-449-6397, Fax 936-597-6395. MCN welcomes any comments or suggestions, submitted in writing to the paper. Any editorials or opinions used in this publication are those of the writers and in no way reflect the views and opinions of the Montgomery County News. MCN is currently circulating 6,220 copies throughout the Montgomery County area by retail, subscriptions and occasional random distribution. Subscription rates are $40 per year in county and $45 outside Montgomery County. Bulk Rate Permit is held by the Postmaster at Montgomery, TX 77356, Montgomery County News is an official publication of the County of Montgomery, Texas. MCN expects honest advertising standards from its patrons, and does not in any way take responsibility for false or misleading advertisements. MCN reserves to right to refuse advertisement. All contents of Montgomery County News are reserved, and we prohibit reproduction of the items without permission. D&B #12-976-8354. POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to Montgomery County News, PO Box 1 Montgomery, TX 77356

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the funding mechanism for the state match and would have the authority to sign a project partnership agreement with the Corps for these projects. This long-term project would be integral to the protection of the Gulf Coast from flooding and hurricanes. 2. Governor opts out of additional federal pandemic unemployment benefits This week Governor Abbott announced that Texas will end it's participation in the program that allowed unemployed Texans to collect an additional $300 per week since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. In recent weeks, there were more than 60 percent more jobs open in Texas than there were in the weeks leading up to the start of the pandemic. Businesses and business groups like the Texas Association of Business asked the Governor to end the additional payments as they were disincentivizing work and many good Texas jobs were left unfilled. Governor Abbott is one of 20 other governors who also

ended their state's participation in the program. 3. Winter Storm Uri response bill making its way through the House Senate Bill 3 was voted out of the House Committee on State Affairs this week, bringing it another step closer to passage as law. This bill is largely in response to Winter Storm Uri and the power grid failures during the storm. Specifically, this bill limits residential customers from signing up for variable-rate plans that left consumers with sky-high electric bills; it requires grid managers and utility regulators to practice for emergencies, including load shedding exercises; it requires power outage alerts; and it requires weatherization of certain parts of the electricity supply chain, including some natural gas production sites. The bill also establishes the Texas Electricity Supply Chain Security and Mapping Committee which would map the state's electricity supply chain to designate priority electricity service

needs during extreme weather and sources in the supply chain necessary to operate critical infrastructure. 4. Homeowner's Religious Freedom Act sent to the Governor This week the House finally passed Senate Bill 581 by Senator Bettencourt, also known as the Homeowner's Religious Freedom Act. This bill would preserve Texans' rights to free speech and free exercise of religion by preventing property owners' associations from forcing homeowners to remove any religious displays. This could include crosses, menorahs, or nativity scenes displayed in a homeowner's yard. Previously, a POA could have forced a homeowner to take down a religious display if it did not follow often strict guidelines set by the POA. This bill upholds and guarantees the rights promised to Texans in the First Amendment. 5. House Bill 33 passes the Senate, sent to the Governor

When veterans retire from active duty military service, they leave that profession with skills and training that can be transferable to civilian i n d u s t r i e s . H o w e v e r, currently Texas higher education institutions don't have a way to evaluate those skills and how they may transfer as post-secondary education credit. House Bill 33 sponsored by Senator Zaffirini seeks to address that issue by requiring the Texas Workforce Commission to identify programs offered by career schools or colleges for which skills obtained through military experience, education, and training frequently align. TWC then would require schools to provide credit toward any course for the relevant program. A list of identified programs and approved career schools and colleges will be available on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board website. This bill will help our veterans pursue and obtain post-secondary education after they've completed their service.

If Black Lives Matter – Why Can’t THEY Control and Stop Crime in The Cities? By “Doc” Fennessy The Police Department in big cities that handles shootings, deaths, and various other crimes in low economic neighborhoods is currently being blamed by the racists organizations as a cause for all this kind of neighbor disruption. Well wise up folks! If the city is predominately under the control of “White folks!” it seems that the Black Lives Matter groups claim that it is the white administration and police department that are really responsible for the crime in the neighborhood. For example, lets take a controlled city by the blacks administration, police department, etc. like Chicago and see if there is a difference. Chicago is actually, the black controlled and

highest crime in homicide related city in the nation. My question is while Chicago is “completely” controlled by black officials why they can’t control the crime rate. When I say completely the following is what I mean by completely to wit. 1. There were 1,595 shootings January-June 2020. Almost every shooter was black, but Black Lives Matter (BLM) and Chicago politicians blame police and racism. 2. The Chicago city mayor, Lorie Lightfoot is black, a female, a lesbian and a racist and recently sent out the word that she will not be interviewed by the mass media by any one other than blacks. 3. The Superintendent of Police is black.

4. The Cook County States’Attorney is black. 5. The Chief Judge of Cook County Circuit Courts is black. 6. The Illinois Attorney General is black. 7. The Chicago Fire Department Com missioner is black. 8. The Cook County Board President is black. 9. The State Senate Majority Leader is black. 10. The Illinois Lieutenant Governor is black. 11. The Illinois Secretary of State is black. 12. The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County is black. 13. The Cook County Clerk is black. 14. The Chicago Treasurer is black. 15. The Chicago Police

Board President is black. 16. The Chicago Transit Authority President is black. 17. The CEO of Chicago Public Schools is black. 18. The Commissioner of the Department of Water Management is black. 19. 40% of the City Council belongs to the Black Caucus. The pay is $122,304 a n n u a l l y P L U S $122,000/YR. each in expenses. Pension for life is 80% of the highest pay attained during Republican headcount in the City Council is zero. I repeat my question “when a city is completely controlled by blacks why can’t the blacks control the crime and homicide rate to a lower incident?” whose got the action?

New RELLIS Infrastructure to Undergird Army Innovation Regents OK $13 million for 5G Network Cable, Water and Electric work B R YA N - C O L L E G E STATION, Texas — There is nothing glamorous about infrastructure, even these days as Congress debates the meaning of the word. However modern, highquality infrastructure is critical to a vital strategic goal shared by the Texas A&M University System and the U.S. Army: to build a worldclass ecosystem for military technology innovation on the RELLIS Campus. It’s called the George H.W. Bush Combat Development Complex (BCDC). The Board of Regents took an important step toward the shared goal Thursday by appropriating $13.1 million for infrastructure improvements on the west side of RELLIS. The improvements will undergird two testing ranges for next generation technology, the Innovation Proving Ground (IPG) and the Ballistic, Aero-optics and Materials (BAM.) The infrastructure package includes basic improvements — water, sewers and electrical power — to areas around the runways of the former Army and Air Force base. It also includes fiber cabling to fully support 5th generation (5G) Internet capabilities. “5G is a really important to our partners and potential partners,” said Ross Guieb, a retired Army Colonel serving

as BCDC executive director. “The intel community, DOD and defense industry leaders are all watching closely with interest and excitement.” Army commanders and other U.S. military leaders eagerly await completion of the BCDC over the next several years. The $200 million complex is the result of a partnership between the U.S. Army Futures Command and The Texas A&M University System, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station and the State of Texas. The BCDC includes the IPG, the BAM and other facilities that will bring together researchers from U.S. universities, the military and the private sector for collaboration, demonstrations and high-tech testing of military prototypes. Regents Thursday also approved three amendments to enhance BAM’s instrumentation for research and testing. BAM will host enclosed testing of hypersonic vehicles, directed energy beams and the impact that hypersonic blasts have on various materials. The changes improve the tube’s rail guidance system, add blast target tanks and a soft catch assembly that will safely recover flown objects for post-flight analysis and data collection.

The combined cost of the changes is $3.5 million, bringing the total estimated cost to about $42.5 million. At one kilometer long and 2.5 meters in diameter, BAM will be the nation’s largest enclosed hypersonic test range. It will bridge a critical gap in U.S. research capacity between lab-scale experiments and open-range tests, which can cost tens of millions of dollars per test. Regents Thursday also: * Authorized representatives of the Texas A&M System to negotiate with the City of Galveston for purchase of the portion of the Seawolf Parkway that runs through the Texas A&M University at Galveston campus. Regents also authorized additional funding discussions to support the realignment of the Pelican Island Bridge to redirect hazardous materials around the campus. * Authorized a new ground lease with the Association of Former Students on the Texas A&M University in College Station to expand the Clayton W. Williams Jr. Alumni Center. The Association is planning to build a Grand Hall of about 80,000 square feet and make other improvements to host families on Aggie Ring Days, hold group events and offer students more ways to explore Aggie traditions and

core values. * Authorized Texas A&M System representatives to negotiate changes to an existing lease of space within the National Center for Therapeutics Manufacturing (NCTM) in College Station to FUJIFILM Diosynth B i o t e c h n o l o g i e s Te x a s (FDBT.) The amendment is primarily to extend the lease term from 2024 to 2034 prior to FDBT investing $6 million in upgrades at the location, where the company produces virus and cell banks for vaccine manufacturing. About The Texas A&M University System T h e Te x a s A & M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation with a budget of $6.3 billion. The Texas A&M System is a statewide network of 11 universities; a comprehensive health science center; eight state agencies, including the Texas Division of Emergency Management; and the RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M System educates more than 151,000 students and makes more than 22 million additional educational contacts each year. Systemwide, research and development expenditures exceed $1 billion and h e l p d r i v e t h e s t a t e ’s economy.

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Devotional The Glory Of God - Continued In Heaven And On Earth Spreading the Word

By Gail J. Box Gailbox@consolidated.net

I thought I could mention enough of God’s glory in one writing. I was very wrong. So here is more for those who hungrily seek after Him. I had to go back to my N o a h We b s t e r 1828* Dictionary for a true scriptural explanation of words meaning the “Glory Of God.” And even those fall very short of the actual representation of God’s true gory. Here’s what I found for “Glory.” It means:

“ R e s p l e ndent majesty or magnificence; delightful: clear, bright, expanding and enlarging, shining splendor, lustrous, divine p r e s e n c e a n d excellence; to give honor, rejoice, and praise to His resplendence.” * No wonder we can’t see God on this side of heaven. It would destroy our earthly vision. That will only happen in heaven where He dwells. Here, “we can only imagine…” There is one more descriptive word that doesn’t appear in our Bible. It’s the Hebrew word, “Shekinah” which means, “the dwelling or settling: of the divine

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against us. We have plans, but His plans are best. Although we can’t see God, sometimes He gives us dreams and visions. A few weeks ago, I had a vision at night. He allowed me to glance into a very dark heaven containing a million bright and sparkling stars in the night on my ceiling. And on the edge of the sky, I saw what looked like a scroll being slowly rolled up. Then it left. So the next morning I looked up a scripture which matched my vision. It’s in Revelation 6:13 and 14. It said, “…and the stars of the sky fell to the earth…The sky was split apart like a scroll when it is rolled up, and every

presence of God.” Also in Matthew 17:5, He is described as a “bright cloud.” Then Paul demonstrates how God, in His infinite glory, has much patience with us: “What if God, although willing to demonstrate His wrath and to make His power known, endured with much patience vessels of wrath prepared for destruction? And He did so to make known the riches of His glory upon vessels of mercy, which He prepared beforehand for glory, even us…” Romans 9:22, 23, and 24a. As I continued studying, I came to realize even our small list

of adjectives was very lacking in order to describe our GOD. How do we describe “resplendent majesty,” or even “shining splendor?” And yet, and yet, He, our Elohim, has made and is still loving, each one of us? No wonder Moses’ face shone with so much light after being so close to God on Mt. Sinai! God still communicates with us. He gives us dreams and listens when we pray. He will answer prayers accompanied by our faith. God is there at all times, day and night. He is the very breath we breathe. It’s in Him that we live, move, and have our being. He is always for us…not

West Montgomery, TX 77356 Phone: 936-5976162 Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m., 9:45 am., 11:00 a.m. Praise & Worship Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Www.mumctex.org Richards United Methodist Church 6639 FM 1696 Richards Worship Service 11 AM Sunday School 10AM Porter Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, 1308 S. Hwy 1486, Dobbin, 936-597-5331 or 936-449-5983 Living Way Church, 2080 Longmire Rd, Conroe 936-441-8875 Hope Tabernacle Pastor David Whitaker Meets at 18961 Freeport Dr Montgomery 936.582.7722 Thursday 7:30pm Sunday School at 10:00am Sunday Worship at 6:00pm Community And Interdenominational Lone Star Cowboy Church 21627 Eva St. Montgomery, TX 77356 (936) 597-5742 Pastors Randy & Darla Weaver Service Times: Sundays 8:30; 10:00 and 11:30am Mondays 7:00pm Livestream: Watch us live Sundays & Mondays @ live.lonestar.tv or go to the Lone Star Cowboy Church Facebook page and click on the Livestream link. Website: www.lonestar.tv Abundant Life Ministries Corner of FM 149 & FM 1097 W. Montgomery TX 77356 Prayer /Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday Service 11:30 am Wednesday Pray/Bible Study 6:30 pm RiverStone Community Church 19380 Hwy 105 Ste. 500

Montgomery, TX 10am Sundays EPISCOPAL 77356 Youth Explosing St. James the Sun: 9:00 Kingdom 7pm Wednesdays Apostle Episcopal, Life, 10:30 Worship Pastors Sean & Lori 1803 Highland Wed: 6:30 p.m. Jo Cook Hollow, Conroe, 936RiverStoneCC.org 756-8831 April Sound PRESBYTERIN The Grace ChrisChurch, First Presbyterian 67 ½ April Wind S., tian Outreach Center Church of Conroe 25293 Tisdale Road, April Sound, 9362727 N. Loop 336 Dobbin, Texas 588-2832 West 936-689-3141 Lighthouse FellowConroe, Texas 936Mt. Pleasent ship Church, 756-8884 Baptist Church Montgomery, 936Sun. 9:00 & 11:00 FM 149 N., Mont582-7700 Sun Sch 10:00 gomery, 936-449-6807 Living Branch Nursery provided The Church @ Church, Church of Christ in Lake Conroe Highway 105 W., Montgomery 1701 McCaleb Rd Lake Conroe, 936-588301 Pond Street, Montgomery, TX 3400 Montgomery, TX. 77316 New Beginning Sunday Bible Class Bible Church, 936-588-4975 - 9:30 am 19087 Mt. Pleasant Worship - 10:30 am www.lakechurch.com Cemetary Rd, 936-597and 6:00 pm Sunday worship @ 8921 Wednesday - 7:00 10:00 a.m. Wed. Father’s House, pm activites 6:30-8pm Family Worship Phone: 936-582North Shore Center, 4855 Church Highway 105 W, 10 am Worship Email: Lake Conroe, 936-588Service cofcmontgomery@cons 4660 18501 Fm1097 West olidated.net Walden CommuWeb: @ the Bentwater West nity Church, www.cofcmontgomery. Gate Entrance 12400 Walden Rd, org Pastor Cary Smith Walden, 936-582-6696 Paul Praschnik, Covenant Felloship Services 9:30 and 11 Minister 302 N. Danville, a.m. Willis, Tx. 77378 WaldenChurch.com 936/890-8034 River of Life www.cfmlife.org Church, Celebration Service 17156 FM 1097, Montgomery, 936-4494414 Cornerstone Church, 1011 W. Lewis, Conroe, 936-756-7792 Lakeside Bible Please join us: Church, 18940 Freeport Drive Sunday School Classes for all Montgomery, 936ages begins at 9:45AM 582-1977 Church of St. John, Church Service at 11:00 AM retreat and wildlife Monday night Bible Study center, 2615 St. Beulah Discussion at 6:15 and Chapel Rd., MontgomWednesday Bible Study as well ery, 936-597-5757 Fellowship of as Youth group activities at Montgomery 6:00PM 12681 FM 149 Montgomery, TX 77356 All are welcome! (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

mountain and island were moved out of their places.” As you can see, I only had a short glimpse of things which are to come. I hardly ever have dreams, but when I do, they are always of “things to come.” Our God is awesome in majesty, and He is available for prayers anytime, anywhere, and any day or night. What I just described to you in the paragraph above is called an “open vision.” Psalm 46:1 says, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” * Noah Webster’s 1828 Dictionary

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THE TIMOTHY CUDE SURVEY, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, AS SHOWN ON THE MAPS OF THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT, BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: A ROUGHLY TRIANGULAR SHAPED TRACT BOUNDED ON THE SOUTH BY LAKE CONROE HILLS SECTION 2, BOUNDED ON THE NORTHWEST BY LAKE CONROE HILLS SECTION 1 AND BOUNDED ON THE NORTHEAST BY THE OAK TREE ACRES SUBDIVISION SAVE AND EXCEPT THE PORTION OF LAND EAST OF THE LOT 35 BOUNDARY WITHIN THE WOODEN FENCE AS SHOWN ON THE SURVEY ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT A AND BEING APPROXIMATELY I, 715 SQUARE FEET.

and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have the on 4/28/21, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in June, 2021, the same being the 1st day of said month, at 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor, Suite 402, Conroe, Texas, 77301, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to Levied on May 6, 2021 as the property of sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said LAKE CONROE HILLS LTD, A DEFUNCT TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Montgomery and the State of THOMAS H. STEBBINS II Texas, to wit: to satisfy a judgment amounting to $13,430.16, representing delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney's fees through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of WILLIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; LAKE CONROE HILLS MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT; LAKE CONROE HILLS MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT STAND-BY FEES, MONTGOMERY COUNTY; MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT; MONTGOMERY COUNTY ESD 1 AND LONE STAR COLLEGE. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND ON May 6, 2021 /s/ Philip Cash CONSTABLE MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS By /s/ Stephen Closson, Deputy Published Dates: May 12, 19, 26, 2021 NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS

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and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on May 3, 2021, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in June, 2021, the same being the 1st day of said month, at 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor, Suite 402, Conroe, Texas, 77301, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Montgomery and the State of Texas, to-wit:

PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY MUST PRESENT TO THE CONSTABLE CONDUCTING THE SALE A WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED TO THE PURCHASER BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR STATING THAT THE PURCHASER OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO THE COUNTY AND THAT THERE ARE NO KNOWN OR REPORTED DELINQUENT TAXES OWED BY THE PURCHASER TO ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT OR CITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. STATE LAW FURTHER PROHIBITS THE CONSTABLE FROM DELIVERING AT AX DEED TO ANY PURCHASER WHO FAILS TO PRESENT TO THE OFFICER THE REQUIRED WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX ASSESSORCOLLECTOR'S OFFICE AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. DATED at Conroe, Texas, 4/28/21 /s/ Phillip Cash Constable Philip Cash Montgomery County, Texas By /s/ Stephen Closson Deputy Notes: The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP., attorney for plaintiffs, at (936) 760-1410 Published Dates: May 12, 19, 26, 2021 THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY

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NOTICE OF EXECUTION SALE By virtue of a Order Of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284th Judicial District Court, Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 12 day of September, 2019, ,in the case of Imperial Oaks Park Property Owners Association, Inc., Plaintiff, vs. Pedro Osorio, For (1) $3,788.11 principal sum (2) $2,500.00 attorney fees (3)3,788.11, together with interest thereon at the rate of 5.5% per annum from the date of judgment until paid; post-judgment interest at the rate of 5.5% per annum on the full amount of the judgment awarded herein from the date hereof until paid (4) $345.00 court costs (5) $2,500.00 judgment credit, Defendant, Cause No. 19-01-00572-CVin said court, judgment being in favor of Imperial Oaks Park Property Owners Association, Inc., Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 8 day of April 2021, at 11 :55 o'clock a.m., levy upon the followingdescribed property of Defendant: Lot 48, In Block 1, Of Imperial Oaks Park, Section One (1 ), A Subdivision In Montgomery County, Texas, According To The Map Or Plat Thereof Recorded In Cabinet J, Sheet(S) 195 Of The Map Records Of Montgomery County, Texas (The "Property"). ; and on 1 day of June, 2021, between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at the Montgomery County Courthouse located at 501 N. Thompson Suite 402, Conroe, Texas 77301, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Pedro Osorio, Defendant in and to said property. DATED at 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 200, The Woodlands, Texas, this the 8 day of April, 2021. /s/ William Lang, 83031 Deputy William Lang Ryan Gable -Constable Pct. 3 1520 Lake Front Circle, Suite 200 The Woodlands, TX 77380 281-364-4211 Published Dates: May 12, 19, 26, 2021

(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Montgomery County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs. PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY MUST PRESENT TO THE CONSTABLE CONDUCTING THE SALE A WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED TO THE PURCHASER BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR STATING THAT THE PURCHASER OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO THE COUNTY AND THAT THERE ARE NO KNOWN OR REPORTED DELINQUENT TAXES OWED BY THE PURCHASER TO ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT OR CITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. STATE LAW FURTHER PROHIBITS THE CONSTABLE FROM DELIVERING A TAX DEED TO ANY PURCHASER WHO FAILS TO PRESENT TO THE OFFICER THE REQUIRED WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX ASSESSORCOLLECTOR'S OFFICE AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. DATED at Conroe, Texas, May 3, 2021 /s/ Ryan Gable Constable Ryan Gable Montgomery County, Texas By /s/ R. Gable Deputy Notes The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP., attorney for plaintiffs, at (936) 760-1410 Published Dates: May 12, 19, 26, 2021

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By virtue of a Order Of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284th Judicial District Court, Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 27 day of October, 2020, ,in the case of Wyngate Townhomes at East Shore Owners Association, Plaintiff, vs. William C. McPheeters, For (1) $7,918.83 Amount due on assessment account (2) $5,172.50 Attorney's fees (3) Post Judgment Interest at the rate of five percent (5%) per annum on all amounts awarded in this Judgment from the date this Judgment is signed until fully paid (4) $430.87 Court Cost (5) $3,470.00 Judgment Credit, Defendant, Cause No. 20-01-00869-CV in said court, judgment being in favor of Wyngate Townhomes at East Shore Owners NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE Association, Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 26 day of April 2021, at 11 :59 o'clock a.m., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant: THE STATE OF TEXAS Lot (1 ), In Block Two (2), of Wyngate Terrace at East Shore, a subdivision in Montgomery COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY County, Texas, according to the map of plat there recorded in Plat Cabinet Z, Sheet 145, of the Map Records of Montgomery County, Texas more commonly known as 6 Shell Port Square, By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284TH DISTRICT COURT of Spring, Texas 77380. ; and on 1 day of June, 2021, between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. MONTGOMERY County on May 6, 2021 by the Clerk thereof, in the case of and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at the Montgomery County Courthouse located at 501 N. Thompson Suite 402, Conroe, Texas 77301, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, LAKE CONROE HILLS MUNICIPAL vs. LAKE CONROE HILLS LTD, A all the rights, title and interest of William C. McPheeters, Defendant in and to said property. DEFUNCT UTILITY DISTRICT TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, ET AL DATED at 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 200, The Woodlands, Texas, this the 26 day of April, 2021. in Cause# 20-07-08959 and to me, as CONSTABLE directed and delivered, I will proceed /s/ William Lang to sell, at 10:00 O'Clock AM on the 1st day of June, 2021, which is the first Tuesday of said Deputy William Lang month, at the Commissioner's Courtroom: 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor (Suite 402), Conroe, Ryan Gable – Constable Pct. 3 Tx 77301 of said MONTGOMERY County, in the City of CONROE, Texas, the following 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 200 described property, to wit: The Woodlands, Texas 77380 281-364-4211 TRACT 1: GEO: 0000120000701 Published Dates: May 12, 19, 26, 2021 2.2624 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, KNOWN AS TRACT 7-B, ABSTRACT 12,

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STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY NOTICE OF ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF MARY MARGARET THOMPSON Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of MARY MARGARET THOMPSON, Deceased, were issued on May 6, 2021, in Cause No. 21-40975-P, pending in the Probate Court of Montgomery County, Texas, to WILLIAM BENJAMIN THOMPSON, JR., Independent Executor. The address for mailing of claims is: WILLIAM BENJAMIN THOMPSON, JR., Independent Executor c/o Larry L. Foerster Darden, Fowler & Creighton, L.L.P. 414 W. Phillips, Suite 100 Conroe, Texas 77301

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NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS § MONTGOMERY COUNTY §

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on April 16, 2021, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in June, 2021, the same being the 1st day of said month, at 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor, Suite 402, Conroe, Texas, 77301, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Montgomery and the State of Texas, to-wit:

All persons having claims against the estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. Dated this 20th day of May 2021. /s/ Larry L. Foerster Larry L. Foerster, Attorney for WILLIAM BENJAMIN THOMPSON, JR., Independent Executor Published Date: May 26, 2021 CITATION BY PUBLICATION Second Amended Application for Determination of Heirship and for Letters of Dependent Administration CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE MARK TURNBULL SUSAN M EDMONSON P.O. BOX 959 2501 65TH STREET CONROE, TX 77305 SUITE B GALVESTON TX 77551 THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: Mary Lou Bullacher, Also Known As Bobbie Lou Bullacher, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Second Amended Application for Determination of Heirship and for Letters of Dependent Administration filed by Brandi Mendenhall, 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 the March 24, 2021. The file number of said matter being: 20-40021-P The style being: ESTATE OF: Mary Lou Bullacher, Also Known As Bobbie Lou Bullacher 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, this 12th day of May, 2021. (SEAL County Court at Law #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK M O N T G O M E R Y C O U N T Y, T E X A S 5/12/2021 12:47:51 PM /s/ Sandy Faught Sandy Faught, Deputy Published Date: May 26, 2021 CAUSE NO. 20-40393-P NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF JANETT EVELYN LAMBERTUS, DECEASED Notice is hereby given that on February 4, 2021, Letters Testamentary upon the above estate were issued to Kim Elaine Goodloe, as Independent Executor, by the Honorable Judge of the County Court at Law No. 2 in Montgomery County, Texas, in Cause No. 20-40393-P pending upon the Probate Docket of said Court. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are hereby requested to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. Claims should be presented or addressed in care of said Representative as follows: Estate of Janett Evelyn Lambertus c/o Kyle Frazier, Attorney 2339 University Blvd., 4th Floor Houston, Texas 77005 DATED the 18th day of May, 2021. FRAZIER & FRAZIER By: Kyle Frazier KYLE FRAZIER TBA #07406200 2339 University Blvd., 4th Floor Houston, Texas 77005-2641 Telephone: (713) 655-7100 Facsimile: (713) 655-7150 Attorneys for Kim Elaine Goodloe, Independent Executor of the Estate of Janett Evelyn Lambertus, Deceased Published Date: May 26, 2021 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Steven Todd Young, Deceased, were issued on May 17, 2021, in Cause No. 21-40768-P, pending in the County Court at Law of Montgomery County, Texas, to: Verla Tatum. 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: Lynn E. Markham TXProbateAttorney.com Attorney at Law 608 East Houston Ave. Crockett, TX 75835 DATED May 24, 2021. /s Lynn Markham Lynn Markham Attorney for Verla Tatum State Bar No.: 12988400 608 East Houston Ave. Crockett, TX 75835 Telephone: (936) 545-0344 Facsimile: (737) 200-4204 E-mail: LawyerMarkham@gmail.com Published Date: May 26, 2021

(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Montgomery County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs. PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY MUST PRESENT TO THE CONSTABLE CONDUCTING THE SALE A WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED TO THE PURCHASER BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR STATING THAT THE PURCHASER OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO THE COUNTY AND THAT THERE ARE NO KNOWN OR REPORTED DELINQUENT TAXES OWED BY THE PURCHASER TO ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT OR CITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. STATE LAW FURTHER PROHIBITS THE CONSTABLE FROM DELIVERING A TAX DEED TO ANY PURCHASER WHO FAILS TO PRESENT TO THE OFFICER THE REQUIRED WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR'S OFFICE AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. Dated at Conroe, Texas, April, 23, 2021 /s/ Chris Jones Constable Chris Jones Montgomery County, Texas By /s/ Ashton Hedrick #8520 Deputy Notes: The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP, attorney for plaintiffs, at (936) 760-1410 Published Dates: May 12, 19, 26 2021 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Original Letters of Guardianship for Estate of Janis Cribb, An Incapacitated Person, were issued on May 17, 2021, in Cause No. 20-39197-G, County Court-at-Law 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Julie Rinker. The address of Guardian is: Law Office of Julie Rinker PLLC, 333 Simonton St., Ste. 130, Conroe, Texas 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 18th day of May, 2021. Law Office of Julie Rinker, PLLC, 333 Simonton St., Ste. 130 Conroe, TX 77301 Phone: (936)441-9969, Fax: (936)756-9966 By: /s/Julie Rinker Julie Rinker, Attorney for Guardian State Bar No.: 24062480

julie@rinkerlaw.com Published Date: May 26, 2021 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of James Wolz Mistrot, Deceased, were issued on the 20th day of May 2021, in Cause No. 21-41023-P, pending in County Court at Law No. 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Lesli Mistrot Tentinger. 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: Steven C. Earl Stilwell, Earl & Apostolakis, LLP 1400 Woodloch Forest Drive, Ste. 590 The Woodlands, TX 77380 DATED the 24th day of May 2021. By: /s/Steven C. Earl Steven C. Earl State Bar No. 24002028 1400 Woodloch Forest Drive, Ste. 590 The Woodlands, TX 77380 Telephone: (281) 419-6200 Facsimile: (281) 419-0250

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Raymond Thomas McNutt, Deceased, were issued on May 20, 2021, in Cause No. 21-41053-p, pending in the County Court at Law No. 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Deborah Matoy McNutt. 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: Gina A. Price, Attorney at Law, 101 Simonton, Conroe, TX 77301. DATED the 24th day of May, 2021. /s/ Gina A. Price Gina A. Price Attorney for Deborah Matoy McNutt State Bar No.: 16287350 101 Simonton Conroe, TX 77301 Telephone: (936) 756-5511 Facsimile: (936) 441-5745 E-mail: gaprice@priceandprice-law.com Published Date: May 26, 2021

PUBLIC NOTICE In compliance with (2303.157) of the Vehicle Storage lot Facility Act, the following vehicles will be sold “as is “to the Public on Monday Tuesday June 1, 2021 From 9:00 AM To 10:00 AM 21587 Eva St. Montgomery, TX 77356 1985 Chevy pickup Vin# 1GCGC234M4FS12921 2015 GMC Sierra Vin# 3GTU1UEC5FG354237 Published Date: May 26, 2021

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Max Patrick Cowan, Deceased, were issued on the 20th day of May 2021, in Cause No. 21-41032-P, pending in County Court at Law No. 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Lex Timothy Cowan and Glen Cowan. 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: Steven C. Earl Stilwell, Earl & Apostolakis, LLP 1400 Woodloch Forest Drive, Ste. 590 The Woodlands, TX 77380 DATED the 24th day of May 2021. By: /s/Steven C. Earl Steven C. Earl State Bar No. 24002028 1400 Woodloch Forest Drive, Ste. 590 The Woodlands, TX 77380 Telephone: (281) 419-6200 Facsimile: (281) 419-0250

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Community The Southern Heritage Ball Committee Hosts The Rebel Joan Of Arc Debutantes At The Pre-ball Party, At The Junior League Of Houston The evening celebrating the Rebel Joan Of Arc Debutantes and their Famalies, was a lovely affair at the beautiful Junior League Building of Houston. The Pre Ball-Party of the Southern Heritage Ball, was the last party before the big Ball would occur, when the Debutantes would Officially be “Presented”. The Southern Heritage Ball Chairmen, Mr Bruce Read Hotze, Sr, and his lovely wife Mrs Beth McCreary Christian Hotze, were Co-Chairmen for this years 44th Ball, they greeted the young ladies and all their guests to the Junior League Building. The Southern Heritage Historical Cooperation Board of Directors were also present to honor these outstanding Rebel Joan Of Arc

Debutantes, of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Board Members of the Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter were invited to attend this last Pre-Ball Party, and were so pleased to participate. Additional RJOA were also invited to celebrate at this wonderful traditional occasion. There are many qualifications for a young lady to be considered for acceptance as a Southern Heritage Debutante, among them she must be between the ages of 18-22, and have a “Proved” Confederate Ancestor to her Genealogy Family Heritage, as a start. Those with Proved Confederate Ancestors under age, may become Flower Girls to the Debutantes, as they await their special day.

Honored Debutantes Seated: MISS GEORGIA ROSE HICKS, MISS SAMANTHA TYLER McELROY, and MISS PAIGE ELIZABETH LEHR. ALL RJOA Standing behind their Debutantes, Left to Right: KAYLEE SUMMERS (“Debutante In Waiting”), DONNA SUMMERS (SH Ball Committee & RJOA VP & Ball Chairman), ANITA STEVENS (Past RJOA VP/Treasurer), ROSELANE POLNICK (RJOA Charter Member), DIANNE KEBODEAUX (RJOA CoFounder/Registrar), HILARIE HICKS (RJOA Board Member & Mother of Debutante Miss Georgia Hicks), LISA McELROY (Mother of Debutante Miss Samantha McElroy), JENNY LEHR (RJOA President and Mother of Debutante Miss Paige Lehr), LYN HAWTHORNE HOWARD (Charter Chaplain), SHELIA WILLIAMSON (Past S H Ball C0-Ch./RJOA Historian), and ELAINE COLLINGS (TX Division UDC Board Officer and RJOA Founder/Charter President/& 4th VP.)

The Daughters of the American Revolution, Coushatti Trace Chapter, Celebrate 40th Chapter Anniversary, Dedicate Monarch Waystation, Host Veteran Activist Melanie Davis and Install Officers

Pictured, 2021-2023 Coushatti Trace Officers: (left to right): Regent Cecily Kelly, Vice Regent Lindsey Kasprzek (not pictured), Chaplain Linda Woods, Secretary

Kay Pontious, Treasurer Cheri Olsen, Registrar Dani Myers, Historian Paula Dossett, Librarian Kathy Williams, TX State Chair Literacy Phyliss Stehm and outgoing Regent Colby Propes. Coushatti Trace Chapter NSDAR celebrated the chapter’s 40th Anniversary during a recent meeting at the Heritage Museum of

M o n t g o m e r y C o u n t y, Strake-Gray Oilfield House. The chapter was organized on February 6, 1981, with just 12 mem-

bers. They began with a high commitment to education even securing a Good Citizen Scholarship the first year. Today, the chapter continues to thrive with 70 members and several pending members as they continue to grow their chapter, preserve their motto and focus their spirit on celebrating AMERICA 250! If you are interested in

more information about membership, please email: CoushattiTraceDAR@gma il.com. After the anniversary celebration, Mrs. Melanie Davis, Author of the Triumph Program and Founder of H.O.N.O.R. Mentoring, spoke to the chapter on the effect of PTSD on veteran suicide and incarceration rates. Mrs. Davis was awarded the 2019 Texas Governor’s Aw a r d f o r S e r v i c e t o Veterans and a Congressional Commendation from Congressman Kevin Brady. The group’s 11K “March for Triumph: Reducing the Ve t e r a n S u i c i d e a n d Incarceration Rates” is scheduled for Saturday, September 11 in Montgomery. Soon, a web site will be available with details and sign-up information. Coushatti Trace Chapter stuffed goodie bags with appreciation notes and snacks for the event volunteers. The Coushatti Trace Chapter also dedicated their butterfly garden, which was planted, in

October, as part of the National DAR Day of Service. The garden has been certified and registered as an official Monarch Waystation by Monarch Watch an organization dedicated to the preservation of these amazing butterflies. The way station, o rg a n i z e d b y m e m b e r Samantha Lanning, was planted with milkweed and other nectar sources by

chapter members. Special guest Phyliss Stehm, TX State Chair Literacy Promotion, installed the new Coushatti Trace officers for the 20212023 term. The chapter also expressed appreciation to outgoing Regent Colby Propes and the officers who have completed their terms.

(l to r): Service for Veterans Chair Kay Pontious and Veterans Activist Melanie Davis

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Community Pictured on planting day (back row, left to right): Samantha Lanning, Sue Hereford, Cheryl Bolt, Kay Pontious and Colby Propes; (front row, left to right): Kathy Williams, Deanna Mathieson, Dani Myers, Linda Woods, Paula Dossett, Carol Hicks and Janet Turner.

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