With the beginning of the new school year last week, Montgomery ISD is updating its District Policiesfor2024-2025. At a board workshop in early August MISD trustees reviewed changes to the student handbook for the 2024-2025schoolyear As studentsreturnedtoclasses August 15th, they were informed of a new policy regardingcellphoneuseon campuses.
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“ e s v l valuable the Superintendent toteachers, and it m y o t o a in the new school week, Montgomery its board in student for As 15th, a phone
providing valuable insight intothechallengesthatcell phone use presents to students, teachers, and administrators,” said Superintendent Mark Ruffin.“Afterspendingthe springlisteningtoteachers, parents, and students, it is clear that we are facing many of those same challengesinMontgomery ISD.”
S t u d e n t s i n Montgomery ISD will be allowedtohavecellphones oncampus. However they are expected to be “away for the day” in backpacks, lockers, or vehicles and turned off to prevent distractions.
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“Cell phones create a distraction that hinders student learning and academic performance,”
“Cell phones create a hinders learning academic
saidRuffin. “Itnegatively impacts student discipline, leads to instances of academic dishonesty, and unfortunately provides opportunities for cyberbullying,”
“Itnegatively or cyberbullying,”
The cell phone policy update applies to all classrooms hallways restrooms, cafeterias, and any other school property during the school day Teachers and school staff
will monitor and enforce thepolicy Studentsfound in violation of the policy will face disciplinary consequences including
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phon confiscation detention, and parental notification.
phone confiscation detention, and parental notification.
“Itisourresponsibility toensure ourlearning environments provide studentsandteacherswith the best possible opportunity to succeed,” Ruffin told MCN. “Our classroom teachers need help competing with the distractions posed by cell phones, and we believe this policy is a step in the right direction toward reclaiming the learning environment.”
“Itisourresponsibility toensurethatourlearning environments provide studentsandteacherswith the best possible opportunity to succeed,” Ruffin told MCN. “Our classroom teachers need help competing with the distractions posed by cell phones, and we believe this policy is a step in the right direction toward reclaiming the learning environment.”
Montgomery ISD
Board President Dr Matt Fuller, said that the Trusteesareconfidentthe new guidelines will limit d i s t r a c t i o n s a n d disruptionstothelearning process, which are often caused by cell phone usage.
Montgomery ISD Board President Dr Matt Fuller, said that the Trusteesareconfidentthe new guidelines will limit d i s t r a c t i o n s a n d disruptionstothelearning process, which are often caused by cell phone usage.
“Thisnewexpectation empowers our staff to focus on providing engaging instruction and provides academic and social benefits to our Students,”saidFuller
“Thisnewexpectation empowers our staff to focus on providing engaging instruction and provides academic and social benefits to our Students,”saidFuller
MISD has announced t h a t p a r e n t s a r e encouraged to contact the school office in case of emergencies or urgent matters. The school will promptly relay urgent messages to students and ensure they can contact their parent/guardian if needed. There is also a text servicefor MISD parents Text ‘YES’to67587.
MISD has announced t h a t p a r e n t s a r e encouraged to contact the school office in case of emergencies or urgent matters. The school will promptly relay urgent messages to students and ensure they can contact their parent/guardian if needed. There is also a textmessagingservicefor MISD parents Text ‘YES’to67587.
“Weunderstandthatin today’s ourability to stay connected and communicate with our children provides an incredible sense of comfort for parents,” Ruffinsaid."Ourgoalisto ensure effective lines of communi tion re available for parents and they feel more confident in safety,security,and overallwell-beingoftheir child.”
“Weunderstandthatin today’ssociety,ourability to stay connected and communicate with our children provides an incredible sense of comfort for parents,” Ruffinsaid."Ourgoalisto ensure effective lines of communication are available for parents and they feel more confident inthesafety,security,and overallwell-beingoftheir child.”
Also at the August Workshop the Trustees heard to the
Also at the August Workshop the Trustees heard updates to the
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oss MontgomeryISDschools iscritical.Thisupdatewill clarifytheparametersofa DAEP placement and expectations for students andstaffmembers”.
On the Elementary S c h o o f r o n t , Montgomery ISD s Lincoln Elementary has beenrecognizedasa
Model Professional Learning Community at Work®, while Creekside Elementary located next to Creek High School off FM 2854, was officially welcomed to of schoolslastWednesday
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Elementary Principal Kerri Ashlock said. “We arecommittedtoworking together and using a data driven approach for for educating each of our Lincoln students UtilizingthePLCconcept isakeycomponentofour success.”
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commitment to PLC concepts, implementation of these concepts for at leastthreeyears,andclear evidence of improved student learning over that period. Once measurable results can be seen, the school must explain its practices, structures, and culture and submit its a
consideration by the PLC ReviewCommittee.
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commitment PLC concepts, these for at threeyears,and of learning over measurable results can be seen, the school must explain practices, structures, culture and submit a p p l i c o n f o r consideration by the PLC ReviewCommittee. thrilled PrincipalAshlockand
SuperintendentDr
Lincoln Elementary is one of about 600 Schools and Districts in US and Canada to receive the honorbySolutionTreefor their sustained success in r a i s
d e n t achievement Lincoln successfullyimplemented the Professional Learning Communities at Work® concept, which was a contributing factor in the improved achievement of itsstudents.
Lincoln Elementary is one about 600 and Districts in US Canada to receive the honorbySolutionTreefor their sustained success in r a i s i n g t u d e n t achievement Lincoln successfullyimplemented the Professional Learning Communities at concept, which was a contributing factor in the improved achievement itsstudents.
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recognize the key to improved for students is job embeddedlearningforthe adults who those students The big ideas of PLC call upon educators
s recognize the key to improved learning for students is on-going job embeddedlearningforthe adults who serve those students The three big ideas of a PLC call upon educatorsto:
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Mark Ruffin said “They have demonstrated a sustained commitment to working together to help our students achieve at high levels. They have invested in the culture of theschooltoreflecttheir
We applaud their efforts congratulate them for achieving this milestone attheir Campus.”
We applaud their efforts and congratulate them for achieving this milestone attheir Campus.”
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related stocks soar as investors rushed in, only for manytopullbacksharplyas the
pullbacksharplyas the initial excitement cooled off This pattern demonstrates the risks of trendchasing: buying in at a peak when the excitementis at its highest, which might leave youvulnerabletosignificant downturns The allure of these trends often obscures the under
cooled off This pattern demonstrates the risks of trendchasing: buying in at a peak when the excitementis at its highest, which might leave youvulnerabletosignificant downturns The allure of these trends often obscures th
compelling investors to make decisions based on hype rather than solid financialprinciples.
s compelling investors to make decisions based on make hype rather than solid financialprinciples.
Diversification So, what's the alternative to chasing the latest market craze? Investment diversific
Diversification So, what's the alternative to the latest market craze? Investment diversifi-
involves spreading your investments across various assetclasses,suchasstocks, bonds, real estate, even international opportunities The benefits of diversification helps manage risk by ensuring that your investments are not all affected by any single market event. By mixing asset types that react differently to the same
y involves spreading your investments across various assetclasses,suchasstocks, bonds, real estate, and even international opportunities The benefits of diversification helps manage risk by ensuring that your investments are not all affected by any single market event. By mixing asset types that react differently to the same
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economic events, diversification the risk of experiencing large losses Moreover, as markets rotate
economic events, diversification reduces the risk of experiencing large losses Moreover, as markets rotate
phases technology might leadone healthcarethe next diversification helps ensures you are wellpositioned to capture gains across the spectrum without needing to predict the next winner
phases technology might leadoneyear,healthcarethe next diversification helps ensures you are wellpositioned to capture gains across the spectrum without needing to predict the next winner
Consider the dot-com bubble of the early 2000s or the 2008 financial cris
Consider the dot-com of the early 2000s or the 2008 financial cri-
d diversified portfolios were better equipped to weather these storms. More recently, t
diversified portfolios were better equipped to weather these storms. More recently,
subsequent declines in sectors like AI highlight the dangers of reacting impulsively to market trends During the early months of the pandemic, technology stocks surged as the world shifted to remote work, but manysectorslaggedbehind. Investors with diversified portfolios could capture gains from tech without being overly exposed to
subsequent declines in sectors like AI highlight the dangers of reacting sively to market trends During the early months of pandemic, technology stocks as the to remote work, but manysectorslaggedbehind. Investors with diversified portfolios could capture from tech being overly exposed to
TalkToThePaw:
TheNecessityof PawPads
Whether you see your pet's footprints on the hood ofyourcar,inthesandonthe your beach,orinalightblanketof snow the indentions left behind by our furry friends' paw pads are adorable
Whether you see your pet's footprints on the hood of car,inthesandonthe beach,orinalight of snow the indentions left behind by our furry friends' paw pads are adorable
While e mo t often associatepawpadswithcute critter prints, they're also vitaltoourpets'survivaland play,anessential in theirdailylives.
While we most often associatepawpadswithcute critter prints, they're also vitaltoourpets'survivaland play,anessentialfunctionin theirdailylives.
Dr Christina Gentry, a clinicalassistantprofessorat the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, sheds lightonthefeaturesanduses of the paw pads on our
beloved furry family members.
Christina Gentry, a clinicalassistantprofessorat the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical sheds lighton featuresanduses of the paw on our beloved fa ily members.
APaw'sPurpose
APaw'sPurpose
Paw pads are the cushioned surface of an animal's paw that are in continuous,dailyuse.
Paw ad are the cushioned surface of an animal's paw that in continuous,dailyuse.
The purpose of a pet's paws goes deeper than
surface level Gentry explained that paws have three layers that, together, provide protection from bacteria, viruses, and fungi; support movement and strengthen the paw; and absorb shock, thus making walking or running less walking painfulandmorequiet.
The purpose of a pet's paws goes than sur ace level Gentry explained that paws have three layers that, together, provide protection from bacteria, viruses, and fungi; support movement and strengthen the paw; and absorb making walking or running less painful morequiet.
The necessity for paw pads stems from their varioususes,including:
The necessity for paw pads stems from their varioususes,including:
· Balance
·
· Traction
· Prey vibration detection
· Balance · ey ibr tion detection
· protection
· Terrainprotection
· Te p e r a t r e regulation
· Te m p e r a t u r e regulation
“During temperature regulation,dogs catscan lose through paw pads, which is why we may
c nsider a i or insulating them during anesthetized ” Gentry their limited to sweat — because sweat glands are in few
“During temperature regulation,dogsandcatscan lose heat through the paw pads, which is why we may consider wrapping or insulating them during anesthetized procedures ” Gentry said “With their limitedabilitytotrulysweat — because their true sweat glands are located in few
thermoregulationisdonevia panting,
flaps and coat length,color,ortype.”
body a eas ost thermoregulationisdonevia panting, coat length,color,ortype.”
struggling industries like travel and hospitality This balanced approach helps mitigate risks and capitalize onopportunitiesthatemerge as economic and sectoral landscapesevolve.Additionally diversification benefited investors during the recovery phases postrecession as different sectorsreboundedatvarying paces.
struggling industries like travel hospitality This balanced approach helps mitigate risks and capitalize onopportunitiesthatemerge as and sectoral landscapesevolve.Additionally, diversification benefited investors during the recovery phases postrecession as different sectorsreboundedatvarying paces.
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InvestorProfiles
InvestorProfiles
Diversification isn't a one-size-fits-all strategy; it s ld be tailored to individual risk tolerances, investment horizons, and financial goals. a young investor a long-term
Diversification isn't a one-size-fits-all strategy; it should
ailored to individual risk tolerances, investment horizons, and financial goals. For a young investor with a long-term horizon, diversification might mean
including international markets and emerging technologies Conversely, forthoseclosertoretirement, it could involve a greater focus on bonds and stable, income-generating assets This customization ensures that diversification not
type of asset? branching For example, if you own mostly U stocks, think about adding some international oralternative likereal estate trusts (REITs). Tools like mutual funds and funds (ETFs) also help you diversification without having manage multiple individual investm
type of asset? Consider branching out. For example, if you own mostly U S stocks, think about adding some international exposure oralternativeassetslikereal estate investment trusts (REITs). Tools like mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can also help you achieve diversification without having to manage multiple individual investm
consider the role of bonds, which can act as a cushion when stock markets falter Embracing diversification not only streamlines your investment process by removing guesswork in selecting the 'right' asset but also aligns your portfolio to withstand various market conditions.
consider the role of bonds, which can act as a cushion when stock markets falter Embracing diversification not only streamlines your investment process by removing the guesswork in selecting the 'right' asset but also aligns your portfolio to withstand various market conditions.
If you're wondering how to d
If you're wondering how to d
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y reviewing your current investments.Areyouheavily investedinonesectororone
by reviewing your current investments.Areyouheavily investedinonesectororone
For example, during a morning run, paw pads are put to work with sweat glands that secrete substancesthatimprovetraction during exercise and play an important role in scent marking.
run, paw pads are put to work with that secrete subimprovetraction during exercise play in scent marking.
BuiltDifferent
Despite their similar appearance, cats and dogs have different paw pad anatomy, the most obvious
difference being the potential of larger caninesizedpaws.
Other features that separate the two is a cat's ability to retract their claws when needed, as well as the more-rounded overall shape ofacat'spawscomparedtoa dog'soval-shapedpaws. Whencatsanddogswalk on their paws they bear weight on the balls and the tips of their toes, whereas humansaresupportedbythe balls and heels of our feet. This allows both cats and dogs to walk more quietly than humans, but especially cats when they've retracted theirclaws.
Different t e f at res t at two is a cat's to claws needed, well as the more-rounded overall shape a pawscompared a dog'soval-shaped cats dogswalk on their paws bear weight on the balls and the tips of whereas humansaresupported the balls and heels of our feet. This allows both and dogs quietly than humans, but especially cats when they've retracted theirclaws.
Knowing the unique anatomyofourfurryfriends' paws can help us better care for and improve our pets' overallhealth.
Knowing the anatomy friends' paws help us better for and improve pets' overallhealth.
InAWorldWithoutShoes Walking around barefoot brings forth the immediate caution of stubbed toes and splinters, yet this risk is a daily occurrence for our furryfriends.
small asthey a rug on astenniscourts, courses, Gentrysaid.
smallpadsastheywalk);and a rug burn-like injury from excessive exercise on rough terrainsuchastenniscourts, agility courses, and gravel trails,”Gentrysaid.
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Gentry also points out that the summer heat is a threat to the well-being of pawpads.
InAWorld Shoes barefoot brings forth the immediate caution of stubbed and splinters, yet this risk is a daily our furryfriends. and cats walk alloftheir body issupportedby a very small area This means even slight damage to a paw can causeanoticeablechangein ourpets.
Because dogs and cats walkontheirtoes,alloftheir bodyweightissupportedby a very small area This means that even slight damage to a paw pad can causeanoticeablechangein ourpets.
“Threatstopawpadscan include traumatic foreign bodies (like sharp plant material);acutorslicefrom walking on sharper rocks or slipp
(remember that a lot of is pressed into
aces (remember that a lot of weight is pressed into these
“Indogs,weseethismore in the summer when the asphaltandcementaremuch hotter than the ambient temperature,”Gentrysaid.“I usuallyusethe'backofhand' rule, where if the ground is too hot for the back of my handtocontact,itmaybetoo hotforadog'spaws.Catscan get burns on the paw pads (more often in cooler climates/months) from getting under the hoods of cars to keep warm and standing on the engine block.”
we the summer asphaltand aremuch hotter ambient temperature,”Gentrysaid. the'back hand' rule, where if is for the back of tocontact,itmay fora paws.Catscan burns on paw from under of to keep warm standing the engine block.” to our canine feline companions' outside adventures and of life, should a to safeguard their pet's and breaks the paws,”
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to getting your home marketed,spiffedup,andin frontoftherightpeople. These are the things that topmylist:
It's important to remember a home is full of memories. I always ask
Because paw pads are essential to our canine and feline companions' outside adventures and overall enjoyment of life, it should be a priority to safeguard themagainstpotentialharm. against Pet owners should access their pet's walking terrain routinely and take breaks to look at the paws,” Gentrysaid.”“Ifthereisany signofdiscomfort–limping, slowing down, licking at paws – the pet should be taken home to rest and potentially to a veterinarian if there are sores cuts or activebleeding.”
“If discomfort–down, licking at – the pet should taken home to rest potentially to a if there sores bleeding.”
Safeguardingpawpadsis crucial for pets, especially when it comes to their playtime and daily adventuresbytheirowner'sside.
paw is for it to adventures theirowner's their similar cats dogs have different paw pad anatomy, obvious iffer nc bei g e potential of caninesizedpaws.
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Sciences Texas A&M i University Stories can be viewed on the web at vetmed tamu edu/news/pettalk. Suggestions for future topics may be directed to vmbs-editor@tamu.edu.
Gentry also points out the summer is a threat to the well-being of to can traumatic foreign bodies (like sharp material);a orslicefrom on rocks or s i pi g on sur ace
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The Pitfalls of Chasing Trends
The Pitfalls of Chasing Trends
OPINION/EDITORIAL
Ruben Borjas Jr, Columnist/ Opinion Writer
Ruben’s Montgomery Musings
To Bidet or Not to Bidet? That is the question
COVID-19 lockdown
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you have to think of Carl
you have to think of Carl
Iknowthatthe may not be appealing most, butt to get to the bottom of the issue, it needs to be talkedabout. Besides,Istill needtolightenup,andthisis a good segway to that happening. I’veusedabidet for and have grown quite used to it. One of my friends, Don Turner (The C l e a n n e ) , i s a Japanophile; meaning he is someone who admires and likes Japan, and its culture. Heevenhasa wife, lived and in Japanformany Well, he recently shared with me his essay ‘To Bidet, or Not toBidet’.
Iknowthatthetopicmay not be appealing to most, butt to get to the bottom of the issue, it needs to be talkedabout. Besides,Istill needtolightenup,andthisis a good segway to that happening. I’veusedabidet for years, and have grown quite used to it. One of my friends, Don Turner (The C l e a n O n e ) , i s a Japanophile; meaning he is someone who admires and likes Japan, and its culture. HeevenhasaJapanesewife, and lived and worked in Japanformanyyears. Well, he recently shared with me his essay ‘To Bidet, or Not toBidet’.
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Reiner (in fact Don resembles him), and DT’s sillydemeanordoesinaway capturethespiritofReiner’s comedic mentality Reiner is well known for creating “TheDickVanDykeShow,” and has so many other and credits to his name that part ofamuseuminNewYorkis dedicatedtohim.
“I realize this is a very sensitive subject butt (oops, but),”Turner wrote. “I feel ‘WeThePeople’mustmove into the 21st century Yes, we can! Say it, “YES WE “YES CAN”!Wecanwalkaround with clear and clean confidence and at the same time‘SaveOurPlanet.’”
Reiner (in act resembles him), and sillydemeanordoesinaway capturethe ofReiner’s comedic mentality Reiner is well known for creating “TheDickVanDykeShow,” and has so many other credits to his name that part ofamuseuminNewYorkis dedicatedto “I realize this is a very sensitive butt but),”Turner wrote. “I feel ‘WeThePeople’mustmove the 21st century Yes, we can! Say it, “YES WE CAN”!Wecanwalk with clear and clean confidence and at the time‘SaveOurPlanet.’”
Turner is right in that we need to be more mindful in
Turner is right in that we need to be more mindful in
how we conduct our business down below Personally Ican’tstayaway from home for more than two days when traveling without missing my bidet.
Don considers himself, as I do, to be a ‘Professional Bideter (or is it a ConnoisseurBidetist?).’ WhileI’ve beena‘bideter’foroverhalf a decade, Turner has more than 30 years use to his credit,whichheattributesto his ‘ultra-clean butt life.‘
how we conduct our business down below Personally,Ican’tstayaway from home for more than two days when traveling without missing my bidet. Don considers himself, as I do, to a ‘Professional Bideter (or is it a ConnoisseurBidetist?).’ WhileI’ve beena‘bideter’foroverhalf a decade, Turner has more than 30 years to his credit,whichheattributesto his ‘ultra-clean butt life.‘
And I’m sure both of our mothers would be proud of our clean and streakless underwear
And I’m sure both of our mothers would be proud of our clean and streakless underwear
Japan has bidets on 80% of their toilets, butt the concept can be found in Europe,SouthAmerica,and Asia. It's even catching on inConroe. Irecentlyfound out that my sister in Conroe has a bidet installed at her house, after mine Add-on bidets, which are attachable to toilet bowls, make the installation and operatingprocesssosimple, and in some cases, you barely know it’s there. My bidets’ only show a small knobtotheright. Youtwist oneway,andit’safeminine wash;twisttheotherwayto clean,the,youknow
Japan has bidets on 80% of their toilets butt the concept can be found in Europe,SouthAmerica,and Asia. It's even catching on inConroe. Irecentlyfound out that my sister in Conroe has a bidet installed at her house, after using mine Add-on bidets, which are attachable to toilet bowls, make the installation and operatingprocesssosimple, and in some cases, you barely know it’s there. My bidets’ only show a small knobtotheright. Youtwist oneway,andit’safeminine wash;twisttheotherwayto clean,the,youknow
“I’ve been walking this planetwithacleanhineyfor many years,” wrote Turner “Is that why I walk around withsuchconfidence? Who knows,buttIhavetoadmitI dogivemybidetalotofthe credit while saving the forests.”
“I’ve been walking this planetwithacleanhineyfor many years,” wrote Turner “Is that why I walk around withsuchconfidence? Who knows,buttIhavetoadmitI dogivemybidetalotofthe credit while saving the forests.”
Don calls the 2020
Don calls the 2020
period ‘The Great Toilet PaperFamine,’whichitwas. If there was one thing I (along with hundreds of millions of others) learned from the pandemic was that TPisapreciouscommodity
The bidet, for me, went a long way in saving on toilet paper andnothavingtojoin the toilet paper rat race that Americans delved into during that horrific period. Itmadesensetouseabidet, and since you had a lot of extra time on your hands, a little extra air drying never hurt.
period ‘The Great Toilet PaperFamine,’whichitwas. If there was one thing I (along with hundreds of millions of others) learned from the pandemic was that TPisapreciouscommodity The bidet, for me, went a long way in saving on toilet paper,andnothavingtojoin the toilet paper rat race that Americans delved into during horrific period. Itmadesensetouseabidet, and you had a lot of extra time on your hands, a little extra air drying never hurt.
Don’s bidet journey started in Japan when he lived there, plus he has had stays in NorthAfrica, South American and Indonesia locales where bidets are somewhatcommon.
Don s bidet journey started in Japan when he lived there, plus he has had stays in NorthAfrica, South American and Indonesia, locales where bidets are somewhatcommon.
“ mericans might consider some of those countries to be backward,” wrote Don. “Butt I have to wonderwhoreallyisliving abackwardlife.”
Americans might consider some of those countries to be backward,” wrote Don. “Butt I have to wonderwhoreallyisliving abackwardlife.”
Granted, if you look online, pictures of some of the bidets around The World are not as simple, or in pristine condition as the add-on bidet that I, or Don mayhave,buttstilltheyare there. And we can all be thankful that the technology has improved. We no longerhavetodependonthe corn cob, nor the Sears catalog.
Granted, if you look online, pictures of some of the bidets around The World are as simple, or in pristine condition as the add-on bidet that I, or Don mayhave,buttstilltheyare there. And we can all be thankful that the technology has improved. We no longer todependonthe corn cob, nor the Sears catalog.
Turner enthusiastically points “Everybody! I mean everybody poops, so thisisa wecanallget behind! We can save the treesand of also.” The passion of the man is most evident. “Be honest now if a bird pooped on your hand, you wouldn’t wipethepoopoffwithtissue paper?”Doncontinued.“As a bare minimum, I hope you’d want to use water to clean your hand. So, why treat buttdifferently?”
Turner enthusiastically points out, “Everybody! I mean everybody, poops, so thisisacausewecanallget behind! We can save the treesandtonsofwateralso.” The passion of the man is most evident. “Be honest now, if a bird pooped on your hand, you wouldn’t wipethepoopoffwithtissue paper?”Doncontinued.“As a bare minimum, I hope you’d want to use water to clean your hand. So, why treatyourbuttdifferently?”
If there was ever a bidet philosopher,it'sDonTurner Ispendabout$10.75/month ontoiletpaper ButtI’mnot asdisciplinedasTurnerwho dries with just 6 squares Truly Don deserves sort of ‘Environmental Patootie Award.’ WeAmericans use anastronomical billion rolls of toilet paper every year (121 rolls/yr), and that number grown exponentiallysince2014.
I, like Turner care about trees, and increased bidet usage would be more ecologically efficient. Don mentions ome ve y interesting information in his essay, such as saving waterwithbidetuse.
If there was ever a bidet philosopher,it'sDonTurner Ispendabout$10.75/month ontoiletpaper ButtI’mnot asdisciplinedasTurnerwho dries himself with just 6 squares Truly, Don deserves some sort of Environmental Patootie Award.’ WeAmericans use anastronomical36.5billion rolls of toilet paper every year (121 rolls/yr), and that numberhasprobablygrown exponentiallysince2014. I, like Turner, care about trees, and increased bidet usage would be more ecologically efficient. Don mentions some very interesting information in his essay, such as saving waterwithbidetuse.
“It takes 37 gallons of watertomakejustonerollof toilet paper” (Producing onerolloftoiletpaper also requires approximately1.5poundsofwood)
“It takes 37 gallons of watertomakejust rollof toilet paper” (Producing onerolloftoilet also requires approximately1.5poundsofwood)
Wrote Turner citing Scientific American “In contrast, using a bidet only consumes about one pint of water (And that’s no crap!)” TurnershunstheFrenchstyleseparatebidet(theunit that stands next to a toilet).
Wrote Turner citing Scientific American “In contrast, using bidet only consumes about one pint of water (And that’s no crap!)” TurnershunstheFrenchstyleseparate unit that stands next to a toilet).
“Those are crap!” Turner opined. “I mean who wants to ‘do their thing,’and then have to waddle from the toilet over to the separate bidet, with your pants hanging down around your ankles?”
I use ‘GenieBidet SlowClose Stealth Elongated Bidets,’ in my bathrooms. Turnerisafanaswell. They allowfortheseattorunflush to the bowl like any normal toilet seat. The first bidet I used had those spacers whichIdidnotlikebecause they moved, and soon after ranacrosstheGenieBidet. I haven’tlookedback. There issomethingforeveryonein bidet price ranges, all the way up to $2,000 combined units,thatTurnersays,“Will do everything except do the dry-off wiping for you.” It gives new meaning to the phrase, ‘Practical Luxury foraMagicalClean.’
“Those are crap!” Turner opined. mean who wants to ‘do their thing,’and then have to waddle from the toilet over to the separate bidet with your pants hanging down around your ankles?” use SlowClose Stealth Elongated Bidets,’ in my bathrooms. Turnerisafanas They allowfortheseattorunflush to the bowl like any normal toilet seat. The first bidet I used had those spacers, whichI notlikebecause they moved, and soon after ran theGenieBidet. I haven’tlookedback. There issomethingfor in bidet price ranges, all the way up $2,000 combined units,thatTurnersays,“Will do except do the dry-off wiping for you.” It gives new meaning to the phrase, ‘Practical Luxury foraMagicalClean.’
At the end of his essay, Turners wrote out several notes. Yes, the man is an expert when it comes to bidets. “I have personally boughtabout20oftheGenie Classic style for ourselves and friends,” wrote Don. “This model is simple and inexpensive,andthewebsite even has an installation video for dummies. I like thisstylebecausethecontrol knob is further back and awayfromtheedgeof thetoilet.”
At the of his essay, Turners wrote out several notes. Yes, the man an expert when it to bidets. “I have personally boughtabout20oftheGenie Classic style for ourselves and friends,” Don. “This model is and inexpensive,andthewebsite even installation video dummies. I like thisstyle thecontrol knob further back and awayfromtheedgeof
I have to admit, I wish I wouldhaveknownofbidets long ago like Don. Bidet
I have to admit, I wish I would knownofbidets long ago like Don. Bidet
Bidets are easy to install in residences, butt in apartments, they may need to installed by licensed
There are also con i e ations to be considered with certain types of toilet so do your research before purchasing you do purchase, it will take a little to get to the feeling of being cleaned by water Turner wrote “Learninghowtoefficiently use a bidet will take a little It’s learning how to hit a target with a bullet. quicklygetit. it helps to about a little. While washing yourself clean try doing a tiny Spanish dance sitting Donald Turner is an gentleman butt once to him, alright. He’s actually written books about affairs. ‘TheFoxtrotAffair: -To- Saint Pete, and The Niagra Sequel To: The FoxtrotAffair.’
Bidets are easy to install in residences, butt in apartments, they may need to be installed by a licensed plumber There are also considerations to be considered with certain types of toilet bowls, so do your research before purchasing If you do If purchase, it will take a little practice to get used to the feeling of being cleaned by water Turner wrote “Learninghowtoefficiently use a bidet will take a little practice. It’s like learning how to hit a target with a bullet. You’llquicklygetit. Sometimes it even helps to move about a little. While washing yourself clean, maybe try doing a tiny Spanish Macaren dance whilesittingthere.” Donald Turner is an eccentric gentleman, butt once you get to know him, he’s alright. He’s actually written two books about affairs. ‘TheFoxtrotAffair: From Leningrad -To- Saint Pete,’ and ‘The Niagra Affair(s): Sequel To: The FoxtrotAffair.’
models are improving, and youcannowbuybidetsthat have heated seats, warm flushing water, night lights, and even blow-dryers (which require a power source). Ofcoursewithkids around,bidetusageneedsto be considered. You don’t want water all over the bathroom. And who knows with Don. We may see a ‘bidet thriller’out of him one day ‘The BidetAffair: From the DiningTabletotheToilet:A Prequel to The Foxtrot to Affair.’
are improving, and youcannowbuybidets have seats, warm flushing water night lights, and even blow-dryers (which require a power Ofcoursewithkids around,bidetusageneedsto be considered. You don’t all over the bathroom. And who knows with Don. We may see a ‘bidet
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andissuedpursuanttojudgmentdecree(s)oftheDistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty Texas,bythe ClerkofsaidCourtonsaiddate,inthehereinafternumberedandstyledsuit(s)andtomedirectedand deliveredasSherifforConstableofsaidCounty,IhaveonAugust6,2024 seized,leviedupon,and , willofferforsalethefollowingproperties,onthefirstTuesdayinSeptember 2024,thesamebeing the 3rd day of said month, Pursuant to Texas Tax Code 34.01, and as further provided in the ResolutionadoptedbytheCommissionersCourtofMontgomeryCounty TexasonJuly27,2021and recordedasinstrumentnumber2021105114intheOfficialPublicRecordsofMontgomeryCounty, Texas, tax sales in Montgomery County shall be conducted as an ONLINE AUCTION at the following URL:https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com. Beginning February 1, 2022, the Montgomery County Constables will no longer conduct LIVE tax sale auctions.The Montgomery CountyConstableswillcontinueconductingliveauctionsforexecutionsales,ifanyarescheduledin agivenmonth,betweenthehoursof10o'clocka.m.and4o'clockp.m.onsaidday,beginningat10:00 AM, and will proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendantsinsuchsuit(s)inandtothefollowingdescribedrealestatelevieduponasthepropertyof said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Montgomery and the State of Texas,to-wit:
STATEOFTEXAS § BYVIRTUEOFANORDEROFSALE
MONTGOMERYCOUNTY §
NOTICEOFSALE § andissuedpursuanttojudgmentdecree(s)oftheDistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty Texas,bythe ClerkofsaidCourtonsaiddate,inthehereinafternumberedandstyledsuit(s)andtomedirectedand deliveredasSherifforConstableofsaidCounty,IhaveonAugust5,2024 seized,leviedupon,and , willofferforsalethefollowingproperties,onthefirstTuesdayinSeptember 2024,thesamebeing the 3rd day of said month, Pursuant to Texas Tax Code 34.01, and as further provided in the ResolutionadoptedbytheCommissionersCourtofMontgomeryCounty TexasonJuly27,2021and recordedasinstrumentnumber2021105114intheOfficialPublicRecordsofMontgomeryCounty, Texas, tax sales in Montgomery County shall be conducted as an ONLINE AUCTION at the following URL:https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com. Beginning February 1, 2022, the Montgomery County Constables will no longer conduct LIVE tax sale auctions.The Montgomery CountyConstableswillcontinueconductingliveauctionsforexecutionsales,ifanyarescheduledin agivenmonth,betweenthehoursof10o'clocka.m.and4o'clockp.m.onsaidday,beginningat10:00 AM, and will proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendantsinsuchsuit(s)inandtothefollowingdescribedrealestatelevieduponasthepropertyof said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Montgomery and the State of Texas,to-wit:
(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 descriptionofeachrespectivetract.)or uponthewrittenrequestofsaiddefendantsortheirattorney a sufficientportionofthepropertydescribedaboveshallbesoldtosatisfysaidjudgment(s),interest, penalties,andcost;andanypropertysoldshallbesubjecttotherightofredemptionofthedefendants oranypersonhavinganinteresttherein,toredeemthesaidproperty,ortheirinteresttherein,within the time and in the manner provided by law and shall be subject to any other and further rights to whichthedefendantsoranyoneinterestedthereinmaybeentitled,undertheprovisionsoflaw Said saletobemadebymetosatisfythejudgment(s)renderedintheabovestyledandnumberedcause(s), togetherwithinterest,penalties,andcostsofsuit,andtheproceedsofsaidsalestobeappliedtothe satisfactionthereof,andtheremainder,ifany,tobeappliedasthelawdirects.
PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY MUST PRESENT TO THE CONSTABLE CONDUCTINGTHESALEAWRITTENSTATEMENTISSUEDTOTHEPURCHASERBYTHE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR STATING THAT THE PURCHASER OWES NO DELINQUENTPROPERTYTAXESTOTHECOUNTYANDTHATTHEREARENOKNOWN 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 ATA X DEED TO ANY PURCHASER WHO FAILS TO PRESENT TO THE OFFICER THE REQUIRED WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE COUNTYTAXASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.
TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR'S
OFFICEATLEASTTWOWEEKSPRIORTOTHESALE.
DatedatConroe,Texas,the6thdayofAugust,2024.
By:/s/RyanGable
By;/s/J.G.Valquez
Notes:
(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 descriptionofeachrespectivetract.)or,uponthewrittenrequestofsaiddefendantsortheirattorney,a sufficientportionofthepropertydescribedaboveshallbesoldtosatisfysaidjudgment(s),interest, penalties,andcost;andanypropertysoldshallbesubjecttotherightofredemptionofthedefendants oranypersonhavinganinteresttherein,toredeemthesaidproperty ortheirinteresttherein,within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to whichthedefendantsoranyoneinterestedthereinmaybeentitled,undertheprovisionsoflaw Said saletobemadebymetosatisfythejudgment(s)renderedintheabovestyledandnumberedcause(s), togetherwithinterest,penalties,andcostsofsuit,andtheproceedsofsaidsalestobeappliedtothe satisfactionthereof,andtheremainder ifany tobeappliedasthelawdirects.
PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY MUST PRESENT TO THE CONSTABLE CONDUCTINGTHESALEAWRITTENSTATEMENTISSUEDTOTHEPURCHASERBYTHE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR STATING THAT THE PURCHASER OWES NO DELINQUENTPROPERTYTAXESTOTHECOUNTYANDTHATTHEREARENOKNOWN 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 ATA X DEED TO ANY PURCHASER WHO FAILS TO PRESENT TO THE OFFICER THE REQUIRED WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE COUNTYTAXASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.
TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR'S OFFICEATLEASTTWOWEEKSPRIORTOTHESALE.
However theMinimumBidforapersonowninganinterestinthepropertyorforapersonwhoisa party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the propertyplusallcostsofsuitandsale.ALLSALESSUBJECTTOCANCELLATIONWITHOUT PRIORNOTICE.THEREMAYBEADDITIONALTAXESDUEONTHE
DeputyJ.G.Valquez PROPERTYWHICH HAVE BEENASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT For moreinformation,contactyourattorneyorLINEBARGERGOGGANBLAIR&SAMPSON,LLP attorneyforplaintiffs,at(936)760-1410
NoticeisherebygiventhatbyacertainOrderofSaleissuedoutofthe457 JudicialDistrictCourtof MontgomeryCounty Texasonthe21 dayofJune,2024infavorofAprilSoundPropertyOwners Association,Inc.,recoveredajudgmentinCauseNo.23-10-15965,inthe457JudicialDistrictCourt th of Montgomery County Texas on the 4 day of April, 2024 against Aida Rico and Jose R. Maldonado
Placedinmyhandsforservice,I,PhilipCashasConstablePrecinct1,MontgomeryCounty Texas, did on the 17th day of July, 2024 levy on REALproperty described below, and on the 3rd day of September,2024 Iwillofferforsaleandsellat301N.MainStreet,Conroe,Texas77301(westside court steps), Conroe, Texas 77301, at approximately 10:00 a.m. for cash to the highest bidder, all right,title,andinterestthatthesaiddefendantAidaRicoandJoseR.Maldonadohadintheproperty describedbelow: PROPERTYDESCRIPTION:
1. $2786.00Principleamount
2. $4611.50Attorneyfees
3. Interest on the total judgment at the rate of 8.5% per annum from the date of judgmentuntilpaid.
Lot1andSouth½ofLot2,Block40,ofAprilSoundSection7,asubdivisioninMontgomery County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Cabinet A, Sheet 165A (formerly Volume 12, Page 39), Map and/or Plat Records, Montgomery County, Texas more commonlyknownas102HarbourTownWay,Montgomery,TX77356(“Property”)
Witnessmyhandthis17thdayofJuly,2024.
By: S.Closson
CASHIER'SCHECKORMONEYORDERATTHECONCLUSIONOFSALE
theMinimumBidforapersonowninganinterestinthepropertyorforapersonwhoisa party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the propertyplusallcostsofsuitandsale.ALLSALESSUBJECTTOCANCELLATIONWITHOUT PRIOR
PROPERTYWHICH HAVE BEENASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT For moreinformation,contactyourattorneyorLINEBARGERGOGGANBLAIR&SAMPSON,LLP attorneyforplaintiffs,at(936)760-1410
All volume and page references in the legal description refer to the records of the County Clerk of MontgomeryCounty Allprospectivebiddersshouldmaketheirowninvestigationofthetitleheldby thetaxingentitiesandthevalueoftheproperty Prospectivebiddersareencouragedtoconsulttheir attorney Prospectivebiddersshouldnotrelyonthe"AdjudgedValue"asrepresentingtheactualvalue ofthepropertyoranyinformationregardingthepropertycontainedintherecordsoftheMontgomery CountyAppraisalDistrict.
THE PROPERTY MAY BE SUBJECT TO CLAIMS BYTHE TAXING ENTITIES FOR POSTJUDGMENTTAXES.TAXSALEPURCHASERSAREENCOURAGEDTOCHECKWITHTHE TAXINGENTITIESFOROTHERTAXESTHATMAYBEDUEONPROPERTY
PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY MUST PRESENT TO THE CONSTABLE
CONDUCTINGTHESALEAWRITTENSTATEMENTISSUEDtoTHEPURCHASERBYTHE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR STATING THAT THE PURCHASER OWES NO DELINQUENTPROPERTYTAXESTOTHECOUNTYANDTHATTHEREARENOKNOWN 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 COUNTYTAXASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.
TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX
ByvirtueofaOrderOfSaleissuedoutoftheHonorable457thJudicialDistrictCourt,MontgomeryCounty, thTexas,onaJudgmentrenderedonthe4 dayofJanuary,2024,,inthecaseofCarriageHills-SectionsI,II, and IIII Community Improvement Association INC, Plaintiff, vs. Martha A. Navarro (1) $1,309.56 Principal Sum (2) $4,830.50Attorney Fees (3) Post Judgement Interest at the rate of eight and one half percent(8.5%)perannumonthetotaljudgement,includingattorney'sfeesawardedherein,fromthedate this Judgement is signed until fully paid.. (4) $488.85 Court Cost (Includes process server fees). $0.00 Judgmentcreditandforeclosureofalienonthefollowingdescribedproperty Defendant,CauseNo.23-0914160 in said court, judgment being in favor of Carriage Hills Sections I, II, and III Community ImprovementAssociationINC.,PlaintiffasagainstDefendant,Ididonthe2nddayofAugust2024,at2:10 o'clockpm.,levyuponthefollowing-describedpropertyofDefendant:
By:/s/JohnGVasquez
1520LakeFrontCircle,Suite900
Notes:
LOTS ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-THREE (173), AND ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY FOUR (174), BLOCK ONE (1), OF CARRIAGE HILLS SECTION ONE (1), A SUBDIVISION SITUATED IN MONTGOMERYCOUNTYTEXAS,ACCORDINGTOTHEMAPORPLATTHEREOFRECORDED IN CABINET B, SHEET 127 B OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2408 STABLERIDGE DRIVE CONROE TX 77384 ("PROPERTY").;andonthe3rddayofSeptember 2024,betweenthehoursof10:00o'clocka.m.and4:00 o'clockp.m.,attheMontgomeryCountyCourthouselocatedat301MainSt.,Conroe,Texas77301,Iwill offerforsaleandwillsellatpublicauction,forcash,alltherights,titleandinterestofMarthaA.Navarro Defendantinandtosaidproperty
PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY MUST PRESENT TO THE CONSTABLE CONDUCTINGTHESALEAWRITTENSTATEMENTISSUEDtoTHEPURCHASERBYTHE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR STATING THAT THE PURCHASER OWES NO DELINQUENTPROPERTYTAXESTOTHECOUNTYANDTHATTHEREARENOKNOWN 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 COUNTYTAXASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.
AllSalessubjecttocancellationwithoutpriornotice. THE PROPERTY MAY BE SUBJECT TO CLAIMS BYTHE TAXING ENTITIES FOR POSTJUDGMENTTAXES.TAXSALEPURCHASERSAREENCOURAGEDTOCHECKWITHTHE TAXINGENTITIESFOROTHERTAXESTHATMAYBEDUEONPROPERTY TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX
andissuedpursuanttojudgmentdecree(s)oftheDistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty Texas,bythe ClerkofsaidCourtonsaiddate,inthehereinafternumberedandstyledsuit(s)andtomedirectedand deliveredasSherifforConstableofsaidCounty,IhaveonAugust7,2024 seized,leviedupon,and , willofferforsalethefollowingproperties,onthefirstTuesdayinSeptember 2024,thesamebeing the 3rd day of said month, Pursuant to Texas Tax Code 34.01, and as further provided in the ResolutionadoptedbytheCommissionersCourtofMontgomeryCounty TexasonJuly27,2021and recordedasinstrumentnumber2021105114intheOfficialPublicRecordsofMontgomeryCounty, Texas, tax sales in Montgomery County shall be conducted as an ONLINE AUCTION at the following URL:https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com. Beginning February 1, 2022, the Montgomery County Constables will no longer conduct LIVE tax sale auctions.The Montgomery CountyConstableswillcontinueconductingliveauctionsforexecutionsales,ifanyarescheduledin agivenmonth,betweenthehoursof10o'clocka.m.and4o'clockp.m.onsaidday,beginningat10:00 AM, and will proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendantsinsuchsuit(s)inandtothefollowingdescribedrealestatelevieduponasthepropertyof said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Montgomery and the State of Texas,to-wit:
September 2024,thesamebeing the 3rd day of said month, Pursuant to Texas Tax Code 34.01, and as further provided in the ResolutionadoptedbytheCommissionersCourtofMontgomeryCounty TexasonJuly27,2021and recordedasinstrumentnumber2021105114intheOfficialPublicRecordsofMontgomeryCounty, Texas, tax sales in Montgomery County shall be conducted as an ONLINE AUCTION at the following URL:https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com. Beginning February 1, 2022, the Montgomery County Constables will no longer conduct LIVE tax sale auctions.The Montgomery CountyConstableswillcontinueconductingliveauctionsforexecutionsales,ifanyarescheduledin agivenmonth,betweenthehoursof10o'clocka.m.and4o'clockp.m.onsaidday,beginningat10:00 AM, and will proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendantsinsuchsuit(s)inandtothefollowingdescribedrealestatelevieduponasthepropertyof said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Montgomery and the State of Texas,to-wit:
(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 respectivetract.)or,uponthewrittenrequestofsaiddefendantsortheirattorney,asufficientportionofthe property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any propertysoldshallbesubjecttotherightofredemptionofthedefendantsoranypersonhavinganinterest therein,toredeemthesaidproperty ortheirinteresttherein,withinthetimeandinthemannerprovidedby law andshallbesubjecttoanyotherandfurtherrightstowhichthedefendantsoranyoneinterestedtherein maybeentitled,undertheprovisionsoflaw Saidsaletobemadebymetosatisfythejudgment(s)rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceedsofsaidsalestobeappliedtothesatisfactionthereof,andtheremainder ifany tobeappliedasthe lawdirects.
PURCHASERSOFTAXSALEPROPERTYMUSTPRESENTTOTHECONSTABLECONDUCTING THE SALE A WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED TO THE PURCHASER BY THE COUNTY TAX
ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR 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 DELIVERINGATAXDEEDTOANYPURCHASERWHOFAILSTOPRESENTTOTHEOFFICER THE REQUIRED WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSORCOLLECTOR.
TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR'S
OFFICEATLEASTTWOWEEKSPRIORTOTHESALE.
DatedatConroe,Texas,the8thdayofAugust,2024.
By:/s/
ConstableGeneDeForest MontgomeryCounty Texas
By;/s/P Hubbard DeputyP Hubbard
Notes:
The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudgedvalue.
However,theMinimumBidforapersonowninganinterestinthepropertyorforapersonwhoisapartyto 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. THEREMAYBEADDITIONALTAXESDUEONTHE
PROPERTYWHICH HAVE BEENASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT For more information,contactyourattorneyorLINEBARGERGOGGANBLAIR&SAMPSON,LLP attorneyfor plaintiffs,at(936)760-1410
Lottwentysix(26),InBlockthree(3),OfImperialOaks,Sectionone(1),asubdivisionaccordingto themaporplatthereofrecordedinCabinetC,sheet63A,oftheMaprecordsofMontgomeryCounty, Texas("TheProperty").;andon3dayofSeptember 2024,betweenthehoursof10:00o'clocka.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at the Montgomery County Courthouse located at 301 N Main St., Conroe, Texas77301,Iwillofferforsaleandwillsellatpublicauction,forcash,alltherights,titleandinterest ofAnthonyPfeiffer,Defendantinandtosaidproperty
NOTICEOFEXECUTIONSALE By virtue of a Order Of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284th Judicial District Court, st Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 21 day ofApril, 2024, in the case of Imperial Oaks Park property OwnersAssociation, Inc, Plaintiff, vs.Anthony Pfeiffer 1. $4,450.77 PrincipalSum2.$1,776.60AttorneyFees3.Post-JudgmentInterestattherateof8.5%perannumon thefullamountoftheJudgementawardedhereinfromthedatehereofuntilpaid.4.$374.00Court Cost5.$0.00JudgementCredits,Defendant,CauseNo.23-12-18873insaidcourt,judgmentbeingin favorofImperialOaksParkpropertyOwnersAssociation,PlaintiffasagainstDefendant,Ididonthe 2 day of August 2024, at 11:13 o'clock a.m., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant: Public Notice:
Pursuant
(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 descriptionofeachrespectivetract.)or,uponthewrittenrequestofsaiddefendantsortheirattorney,a sufficientportionofthepropertydescribedaboveshallbesoldtosatisfysaidjudgment(s),interest, penalties,andcost;andanypropertysoldshallbesubjecttotherightofredemptionofthedefendants oranypersonhavinganinteresttherein,toredeemthesaidproperty ortheirinteresttherein,within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to
TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR'S
However theMinimumBidforapersonowninganinterestinthepropertyorforapersonwhoisa party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the propertyplusallcostsofsuitandsale.ALLSALESSUBJECTTOCANCELLATIONWITHOUT PRIORNOTICE.THEREMAYBEADDITIONALTAXESDUEONTHE
PROPERTYWHICH HAVE BEENASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT For moreinformation,contactyourattorneyorLINEBARGERGOGGANBLAIR&SAMPSON,LLP attorneyforplaintiffs,at(936)760-1410
PublishedDates:August14,21,28,2024
PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE
SELF SERVICE STORAGE OF CONROE WISHING TOAVAIL, THEMSELVES OF THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 59 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY CODE HEREBY GIVES NOTICE OF SALE UNDER SAID ACT THIS SALE IS BEING MADE TO SATISFY A LANDLORD LIEN BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON LINE AT ww.storageauction.com STARTING ON 09/04/24 CONTENTS ARE MISCELLANEOUS, HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL ITEMS OF TENANTS LISTED, DORCELL HIGHTOWER, LEA ALMARAZ,JUANMOLINA,VALERIEWILLIAMS,PAYMENTSWILLBEMADEINCASH
ONLY SELF SERVICE STORAGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECTANY BIDAND WITHDRAWPROPERTYFROMSALE
YouarecommandedtoappearandanswertotheAPPLICATIONFORPROBATEOFWILL ASMUNIMENTOFTITLE(AFTERFOURYEARS),atorbefore10O'clockA.M.ofthefirst Monday next after the expiration of Ten (10) days after the date of service of this citation, before the Honorable Probate Court #1 of Montgomery County at the Courthouse of said CountyinConroe,Texas.
SaidapplicationwasfiledbyDAVIDANDREWBOZARTHinsaidCourt,onMay09,2024,in this cause, numbered 24-46592-P on the docket of said court, and styled: Estate of: HowardDavidBozarth
· The testator's property will pass to the testator's heirs if the will is not admittedtoprobate.(Or ifthiswillisnotadmittedtoprobate,butanotherwillof the Decedent was previously admitted to probate, Decedent's property will passtothebeneficiariesinthatpreviouslyprobatedwill.
· Thepersonofferingthetestator'swillforprobatemaynotbeindefaultfor failing to present the will for probate during the four-year period immediately followingthetestator'sdeath.
Application for Probate of Will as Muniment of Title (After four years) with said application having been brought later than four years after the decedent's date of death.
Acopyofsaidapplicationaccompaniesthiscitation.
If this citation is not served within ninety days after the date of its issuance, it shall be returnedun-served.
All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are requiredtopresentthemtotheundersignedwithinthetimeandinthemannerprescribedbylaw c/o:KevinA.Forsberg
Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Clifford EugeneJones,Deceased,wereissuedonAugust13,2024,inDocketNo.24-46853-P pendinginthe ProbateCourtNo.1ofMontgomeryCounty,Texas,toAaronBradleyJones,IndependentExecutor
All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are requiredtopresentthemwithinthetimeandinthemannerprescribedbylaw
You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application for Independent AdministrationandDeterminationofHeirshipfiledbyJaredSmitherman,atorbefore 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 Probate Court No. 1 of Montgomery County attheCourthouseinConroe,Texas.SaidapplicationwasfiledonMay23,2024.
Determine who the heirs and only heirs of the decedent are and their respective sharesandinterestsinthisestate;thatnoappraisersbeappointed;andforallother relieftowhichapplicantmaybeentitled.
This week’s Veteran is JonasCarter whoservedin theU.S.Navyfrom19912019. Jonas was a fire controlman early in his career and retired as a Command Master Chief.
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fire early his retired Master the an carries (which off but moves when The also in
Carter served on the USS Kearsarge, an amphibious assault ship, which carries helicopters, Osprey’s (which lift off like helicopters but moves forward like an airplane when the propellers are pivoted. The ship also carries in its well deck, a
Landing Craft Cushion, which is like a big airboat. Carter has served on some awesome aircraft carriers, like the USS Ronald Reagan, USS John C Stennis, USS Harry S Truman,aswellasaguided missilecruiser,andseveral minesweepers On deploymentsinthePersian Gulf Carter noted that Iranian gunboats would shadow his carrier's position. Jonasisproudof beinganambassadorofthe United States (meaning he wasamemberoftheNavy on foreign soil), when on
ports of call and at special duty stations. As he aged in the military, Carter began to understand how important it was for the Navy to make its presence known around The World, with its sailors visiting all theports. Thevisitshesaid instilled“Abitofhope,”to those people that the UnitedStatesiscommitted to Freedom across The World. After his retirement Jonas was an instructor at several Navy schools teaching sailors, thenworkedforhiscounty in Mississippi (being
USS Ronald C Harry missile andseveral m e e r his is of Navy on soil), stations. understand the to The World, sailors the Thevisitshesaid hope,”
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Longtime Conroe resident,EarlRoberts,isan accomplished musician who has maintained an active, healthy lifestyle at the Carriage Inn senior living community he has called home for many years Earl stays wellconnec
originallyfromMichigan). Carter helped a lot of his men over his years of service, and he made a lasting impact. One of his
mencalledhimandenticed him down here to work in construction management (being called maintenance management in the Navy).
resident, Roberts, an accomplished musician who maintained an active, healthy lifestyle the Carriage Inn living community he has called home for many years Earl stays wellconn ted with his Carriage friends and those in local area enjoying social gatherings, fitness events, all thecommunityhas But when challenges from Parkinson's began to compromise his balance and dexterity, he slowly
independence.
“Earl has been very independent and involved in our community,” said Executive Director RosettaDay DaysharedthatRoberts is well known for his extensive musical experience in guitar, mandolin, dobro,andbanjoandloves sharingthiswithothers.He even wrote and produced analbumoforiginalsongs.
“We have always been
s Carriage Inn friends and those in the local area enjoying social gatherings, fitness opportunities events, programs, and all thecommunityhastooffer But when challenges from Parkinson's disease began to compromise his balance and dexterity, he slowly started withdrawing from the social and leisure activities he loved and struggled to prevent falls while m
withdrawing from the social he and prevent falls whi nagi g h independence. always
impressed by Earl's drive and motivation,” Day continued so when we began to notice changes in hisroutineandabilities,we were g
y concerned.”
impressed by Earl's drive and Day continued when we began changes in hisroutine abilities,we were e u n ly concerned.”
Day partnered with Roberts to connect him with a team from Powerback Rehabilitation toYou,whichworkedwith him regularly to develop a comprehensive plan for regaining strength and indep
Fully d committed to his occupationalandphysicaltherapy visits, Roberts worked tirelessly in his regular sessions to gain independence and reengage in communityactivities.
Day partnered with Roberts to connect him w th a tea fr m Powerback Rehabilitation to workedwith him regularly to develop a comprehensive plan for regaining and in ep nde ce Ful y committed his occupationaland therapy visits, Roberts worked tirelessly his regular to and reengage communityactivities.
Powerback Therapist, Wendy Welch, OTR/L, DOR, praised Roberts's persistence and determination, noting that he never missedavisit.
Powerback Welch, DOR, tion, that never
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“Henowuseshiswalker correctly and consistently, and has developed better awareness of fall risk factors,” said Welch. “He has become more intentional and thoughtful with transitional movements, and we have seen huge improvements in his medication management strategies.”
Earl's hard work and genuine desire to gain his independence, coupled with the encouragement of family members and support from the Carriage Inn team, has led to great success Recently, he celebrated over five months of being fall-free while living independently atCarriageInn.
nowuseshis correctly consistently, has developed better awareness of Welch. “He become thoughtful with and we improv me t in hi strategies.”
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“We have an amazing resource network available to residents at Carriage Inn,” said Day “Partnerships with teams like Powerback enable residents to maintain their independence with access to assistance with daily
living activities Most importantly, residents can stay connected to our community, while receivingservicesandsupport.”
Roberts's daughter, Sandy Phillips has been happywiththeresults,“We are thrilled with his progress!Thereisamarked difference in Dad's safety sincestartingtherapy.”
“We have an amazing Carriage “PartnerPowerbac en ble independence access living activities Most importantly, can stay connected to our community, receiving andsupport.”
Roberts's daughter, Sandy has been happy “We a t l d i h s progress! marked difference in safety sincestartingtherapy.”
Tolearnmoreabouthow Carriage Inn Conroe can help you or your senior loved one live independently and thrive, contact Patsy Torres Director of Sales and Marketing, at 8 3 6 - 5 0 6 - 3 1 7 8 o r ptorres@cardinalbay.org
Tolearn how Carriage Inn can help you or senior loved live independently contact Patsy Director of Sales Marketing, at 8 3 5 - 7 8 r ptorres@cardinalbay.org and our community,” xecu ve i or sharedthat is well for his extensive musical experimandolin, banjo sharing withothers.He and work to gain with f i embers a d support the Inn team, has to success e e t d o er fiv of being independently atCarriageInn.
Good Luck Jonas, and Congratulations on being MCNs ‘Veteran of the Week’.
