Montgomery County News, November 24, 2021 by Monte West

WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXVI NUMBER 48 Section 1 8 pages

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Texas Pallets to Partners Weekly Celebrates New Building Gas Prices (November 22, 2021) Texas gas prices have fallen 3.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.00/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Gas prices in Texas are 2.9 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand $1.22/g higher than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas is priced at $2.59/g today while the most expensive is $3.89/g, a difference of $1.30/g. The lowest price in the state today is $2.59/g while the highest is $3.89/g, a difference of $1.30/g. The national average price of gasoline has fallen 1.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.39/g today. The national average is up 2.8 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands $1.30/g higher than a year ago. Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $3.07/g, down 2.6 cents per gallon from last week's $3.09/g. San Antonio- $2.83/g, down 4.1 cents per gallon from last week's $2.87/g. Austin- $2.92/g, down 3.1 cents per gallon from last week's $2.95/g. “With oil prices plunging nearly $10 from the recent peak of $85 per barrel, motorists will start to see gas prices decline nationwide, just in time for Thanksgiving, and the decline could stretch for several weeks," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. "It's not impossibleso long as oil prices hold near these levels or continue fallingthat the national average could shed 15 to 30 cents per gallon over the coming weeks, while some areas like California could see declines of as much as 25 to 40 cents. While there's reason to be optimistic that the peak of gas prices will soon be behind us, the decline in the price of oil is likely reflecting the possibility of a coordinated global release of oil from strategic reserves. If that doesn't happen, oil could again rally. However, with Covid cases on the rise again reducing global demand, it does seem the most likely outcome will be a drop in gas prices that could last several weeks." 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 a c c e s s i b l e a t http://prices.GasBuddy.com. SOURCE GasBuddy

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By: James M. Rankin, Sportswriter Montgomery County News

(Willis, TX) A few years ago, Lynne Charbonneau approached Eva Aguirre, the president and CEO of New Danville, with an idea: train, empower and employ New Danville clients to produce pallets for Charbonneau Industries. As a sign of how well that idea has taken root, New Danville recently hosted a ribbon cutting of the new Charbonneau Family Building where members of the pallet team do their magic in the Pallets to Partners program. To get the program started, Charbonneau Industries (Ci) donated tools, wood, materials and a forklift, as well as created the forms used to produce the pallets and contributed funds for the wages to pay workers. A pallet team of Wranglers (clients) was formed and operated under

the guidance of recently retired direct support professional Sherry Franklin. As the need warranted, the team expanded. Thousands of pallets have been created s i n c e t h e p r o g r a m ’s inception. Eva said, “We cannot express sufficiently our appreciation for everything that the Charbonneau family has done for New Danville and the W r a n g l e r s . We l o o k forward to installing the sign that was unveiled at our ribbon-cutting event. The Charbonneau Family Building is our first named building and we hope it inspires others to follow the great example of support that the Charbonneau family exhibits. The ripple effect of their support will continue for many years to come.”

Lynne, CEO of Charbonneau Industries, could not stop smiling while making comments at the event. “I am so p l e a s e d … I a m honored…by this opportunity to serve. All of us in the family and at the company love being able to help New Danville. I first learned of the Wranglers’ skills when I saw at a Tea on the Lawn event the great birdhouses they created in woodshop. My husband (Steve) saw an opportunity in those woodworking skills in a relationship that would be mutually beneficial.” (Tea on the Lawn is now called Spring Thing. It will be held April 22.) Ci is a Houston-based, woman-owned and operated supplier of pipeline products and services. The pallet team now

consists of six Wranglers who work part-time. Seen as a plum assignment by many, there are several Wranglers waiting for continued expansion of the team so they can join. The success of Pallets to Partners has served as i m p e t u s a n d encouragement for New Danville’s new vision for helping prepare adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and employers for appropriate employment. Eva said, “We envision our Job Readiness and Support Program will become an important resource to our clients and to area businesses.” New Danville is a nonprofit rural community in Willis for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. For more information, call 936-344-6200.

Local Veterans Are Honored During The Montgomery County Republican Women’s Club

Photo L tp R: Zack Alexander (Camp Hope Speaker); Ted Spackey, Dan McKaughan, Victor Copeland, Jonathan Hullihan, Cliff Roe, Carl Bailey, and John Hafley

During the recent meeting of the Commentary.......................3, 4 M o n t g o m e r y C o u n t y Devotional..........................5 R e p u b l i c a n Wo m e n ’s Legals.............................6, 7 Club , held at the River Plantation Golf Club in Business Directory.............8 Conroe, Veterans were Community................2, 3, 8

The Houston Texans Pull Off the Upset Against the Tennessee Titans 22-13

treated to a great lunch and an Inspiring presentation by Zach Alexander of Camp Hope. PTSD Foundation of America provides Hope and Healing for the unseen

Wounds of War. The purpose of Camp Hope is to provide a safe space for the victims of trauma and post traumatic stress in which to experience healing. Following the

program, Alice Melancon, MCRW President presented a very generous donation to Camp Hope to help further the great work the organization is doing to help veterans.

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The Houston Texans Pull Off the Upset Against the Tennessee Titans 22-13 Nashville, Tennessee: In the NFL, anything is possible. The 2-8 Houston Texans did the impossible and defeated their 8-2 divisional rival the Tennessee Titans 22-13. For our younger readers, the Tennessee Titans were the Houston Oilers before Bud Adams took his team to Tennessee, so the game was more than just a regular season game, it was a divisional rivalry. Rivalries are immune to records, players stats or coaching staffs, it boils down to shear emotional effort. Despite the dismal play last week from Texans’ quarterback Tyrod Taylor, he started the game against the Titans and showed fans that there is still the winning desire in this one- man offensive force. It was just human nature to take this game lightly for the Titans since it had been over two months since the Te x a n s h a d b e e n i n a n opponent’s endzone in a road game. They had been outscored on the road 109-17 along with a rusty quarterback returning from a hamstring injury. Yet, a few of the Texans stood up and played to their potential starting with Tyrod Taylor who played tough football as he dove into the endzone to score their first touchdown of the game. During the press conference, Taylor said, “I needed to make a play. The defensive back went low, and I went high; I guessed right.” He scored twice with his legs and threw fourteen (14) completions on twenty-four (24) attempts for one hundred and seven (107) yards. In addition, Taylor rushed for twenty-eight (28) yards on six (6) attempts. Keep in mind, that it was a wet and rainy day. The Texans’ defensive unit rose to the occasion with a number of turnovers that included an eighty-two-yard interception return from Linebacker Grugler-Hill along with two (2) interceptions from Defensive back Demond King. The coaches dodged a blunder when they opted to punt instead of kicking a fiftythree (53) yard field goal. The b a l l t o u c h e d t h e Ti t a n receiver and was recovered by the Texans that resulted in a score on a later play. This game could be the spark that will ignite the team to step up and compete. If this team is going to win, they will need to improve their play calling, utilization of their talent and a sense of urgency. In other AFC divisional action, the Indianapolis Colts beat up the Buffalo Bills 4115, the Jacksonville Jaguars lost to the San Francisco 49er’s 30-10. The Texans are tied for last place with the Jaguars. The Houston Texans take on the (2-8) New York Jets in Reliant Stadium next week. The Texans are favored by three (3) points for the first time this season, so read all about it in your hometown paper.

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Suggestions for Mindful Eating: Ball Park Food Food for Thought Diana Anderson

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If you find yourself without a ticket to a ball game, you can recreate the experience at home in front of your own television and make it healthier than at the stadium. First let’s look at the foods that really get you in the mood to go nine innings rooting for the home team. The first things that came to my mind was peanuts, popcorn and cracker jacks. Not very original but integral to the experience IMO. Raw or roasted, shelled or unshelled, peanuts have been a classic ballpark snack since the earliest days of baseball. Peanuts belong to the legume family just like chickpeas or lentils but come in the form of pods one to two inches long, each containing two peanuts. The pods grow underground. Peanuts contain almost 50% oil and that means they can go bad. You can almost always smell rancid nuts but be cautious in buying to assure freshness. You can try one peanut and if it tastes burnt you should probably throw them away. Virginia peanuts have the biggest kernel and are usually sold roasted in-shell. Because of its huge size, it makes the best type for snacking especially that they are so crunchy with a delicious flavor. It goes by several other names including “cocktail nuts” and “Ballpark Peanut” because they are usually sold at baseball events. This type is produced in both Southern Virginia and North Carolina

with up to 22% of the total production in America. There are no GMO peanuts at this time so that won’t affect your selection. I can’t speak to any brand of peanuts but Hampton Farms, which are excellent and sold at Kroger. They are an old American brand from North Carolina that has a mission statement that emphasizes protecting and honoring God’s creation. Closely aligned to peanuts in the baseball tradition are sunflower seeds. They’re rich in healthy fats, beneficial plant compounds and several vitamins and minerals. These nutrients may play a role in reducing your risk of common health problems, including heart disease and type 2 diabetes. The seeds are harvested from the sunflower plant’s large flower heads, which can measure more than 12 inches in diameter. A single sunflower head may contain up to 2,000 seeds. They’re often roasted to enhance the flavor, though you can also buy them raw. Sunflower seeds are especially high in vitamin E and selenium. These function as antioxidants to protect your body’s cells against free radical damage, which plays a role in several chronic diseases H o w e v e r, i f y o u ’ r e watching your salt intake, keep in mind that the shells — which people commonly suck on before cracking them open — are often coated with more than 2,500 mg of sodium — 108% of the RDI — per 1/4 cup. Be careful not to eat the shells of the sunflower seeds as your body cannot digest them.

makers Frederick and Louis Rueckheim were determined to give the puffed kernels a new twist. The two brothers threw molasses and peanuts into the mix and unveiled the sweet and salty treat at the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago. A few years later, they developed a special formula to keep the ingredients from sticking together that remains a secret to this day. A satisfied taster pronounced the new and improved snack “crackerjack,” using a slang term of the era that roughly translates to “awesome.” Homemade Cracker Jacks

Ingredients * 2 cups salted red skinned peanuts * 15 cups popped corn approximately 1/2 cup unpopped kernels * 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar * 6 tablespoons light corn syrup * 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter * 1 teaspoon vanilla * 3/4 teaspoons baking soda Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 200º F. 2. Place popped corn and peanuts in large bowl. Stir until mixed well. 3. Place brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter into medium saucepan. Bring to boil and boil slowly for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add vanilla and baking soda. Pour over popped corn and peanut mixture, stirring until well coated. Using a silicone spoon if you have one makes clean up easier. Spread evenly on two large baking sheets lined with a silpat or parchment for easier cleanup of this sticky treat. 4. Bake for 1 hour, stirring Cracker Jack Native Americans first every 15 minutes. 5. Cool and store in airtight started popping corn thousands containers. of years ago. By 1893, popcorn

Ballpark Soft Pretzel Nothing quite hits the spot at a ballgame compared to the HUGE pretzel. Crispy on the outside, soft in the middle, this twisted beauty can be brushed with butter, and topped with cheese, honey mustard, or your choice of icing! Recipe: 1. Preheat oven to 425degrees F. 2. Combine 1 1/3 cup warm water with 1-tablespoon dry yeast (not instant) in a small bowl and let stand 5-minutes. 3. Combine 2 3/4 cups flour, 1 tablespoon sugar and teaspoon salt in a large bowl. 4. Knead yeast and flour mixture with your hands as you gradually add another 1/4 cup extra flour. 5. Divide dough into a dozen equal pieces and roll into ropes. 6. Prepare 1 egg + 1 tbsp. water and brush each pretzel with egg wash and sprinkle with sea salt. 7. Bake 15-minutes until brown, let cool slightly and serve with honey mustard. Philly Cheese Steak You don’t have to venture to Citizens Bank Park for a game to enjoy a famous Philly cheese steak. In fact, stadiums across the country put their unique spin on this particularly authentic recipe, combining rib eye steak with thick Reubenstyle salami, onions, tomatoes and ooey-gooey cheese. Recipe: 1. Grease a griddle with olive oil and heat on medium. 2. Add 1 large white onion, 2-teaspoons minced garlic, and 1 green bell pepper, cook until caramelized and remove. 3. Cook ¼ pound of thin sliced deli roast beef and ¼ pound of deli salami on griddle, continuously flipping for 2 minutes. 4. Once heated, mix with

veggies, and top with ½ pound of provolone cheese and melt. 5. Slice French bread lengthwise and place face down on top of the meat and cheese. 6. Once toasted, flip with 2 spatulas and add desired toppings. Corn Dogs/Hot Dogs This is a tough one to make “healthy”, but I’ll share some ideas. First, making your own puts you far ahead of store bought especially with corn dogs and it’s not as difficult as it sounds. Picking out a quality hot dog is a start and if the fat content is a concern look at the “meatless” dogs or bratwurst. When served plain these are underwhelming but if wrapped in cornbread and dipped in mustard or smothered with relish and kraut you just might not notice. If you want to tackle homemade corn dogs, then you have two options. The standard calls for deep frying obviously but air-frying is also an option. Here are the basic steps for making homemade corn dogs: 1. Insert sticks into hot dogs. 2. Roll them in flour. 3. Dip the hot dogs into a simple cornmeal batter. 4. Deep fry until golden. Ingredients FOR THE CORN DOG BATTER: * 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal * 3/4 cup all-purpose flour * 1.5 tsp baking powder * 1/2 tsp baking soda * 1 tsp sugar * 1/2 tsp salt * 1/8 tsp nutmeg * 3/4 cup buttermilk * 2 large eggs Instructions

* Preheat the oil to 350F. or air fryer to 375 * To make the batter, whisk to combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, and nutmeg. * In another small bowl, whisk to combine the buttermilk and eggs, and mix this into the dry ingredients until there are no more streaks of flour, but be sure to leave lumps in the batter (do not stir those out, as you may overmix). Transfer the batter to a tall glass. * Skewer the hot dogs onto wooden sticks and roll the hot dogs in enough flour to coat, then shake the excess off. * For a traditional fry dip the floured hot dogs into the tall cup of batter and put them straight into the fryer for about 3 minutes but be sure not to overcrowd your fryer or pan. Depending on size, you might need to make two or three batches. The corn dogs are ready when the exterior is golden brown. For an air fryer you must roll the hot dogs in panko breadcrumbs to keep the batter contained before you lay them in your air fryer basket. Press the breadcrumbs onto the hot dogs gently using your hands. Spray cooking spray on the hot dogs, and then place them in the basket in one layer. Make sure not to overcrowd your air fryer. Cook in batches if necessary Set timer for 8 minutes but after 4 minutes, take out the basket and flip the corn dogs. Return the basket to the air fryer. After 2 more minutes, check every 1 minute until heated through. I hope you can enjoy some of these fun ideas with family and friends even if you’re not a big baseball fan.

“Blessings And Welcoming Tea And Meeting” Held By RJOA The Rebel Joan Of Arc Members celebrated an early Thanksgiving, and each other, with their annual “Blessings and We l c o m i n g Te a a n d Meeting”, at the lovely home of ANDREA and LARRY ANDERSON in Cypress Texas. All the the Ladies were treated to a wonderful gourmet Luncheon and fine dining, by Hostess ANDREA ANDERSON, and choice celebratory beverages. A large specially dressed dessert table was filled with every selection of delicious treats. The fragrance of the fresh Red Roses Centerpieces

adorned each lovely table setting, and then were gifted by the Hostess as Door Prizes to one at each table who sat at the Red C h a r g e r. R E D i s t h e Chapter Color of the Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter. The lovely view while dining was a magnificent pool and the manicured grounds with outdoor kitchen. The Sisterhood filled the rooms as the ladies visited and hugged with joy at being together again. A brief Meeting was conducted by President JENNY LEHR and the Chapters Veterans observances were covered. The RJOA Members participated in four

separate Veterans events, two in Conroe, The Woodlands Observance, as well as the Marine Anniversary Celebration. The Rebel Joan of Arc Chapter will participate again this year in Wreaths Across America, and their participation at the “Texas Legacy Flags Festival and Ceremony” was a huge success. President JENNY LEHR gifted an award winning TX UDC Pin by the Chapter, to Hostess ANDREA ANDERSON, in appreciation of her gracious efforts in hosting this special day. Historian SHELIA

WILLIAMSON brought last years Award Winning Chapter ScrapBook, for all to have the opportunity to enjoy. It is exceptional to see all that t h i s C h a p t e r accomplishes and every member is appreciated in this book of memories. The ScrapBook was featured in the Dining Room along with Confederate Accessories owned by the Andersons. What a delightful special day to celebrate the great works of this Chapter and each member.

JOA Left to Rt: Cynthia Connors, President Jenny Lehr, Historian Shelia Williamson, Chaplain Lyn Howard, Hostess Andrea Anderson, Anita Stevens, Roselane Polnick, Founder & 4th VP Elaine Collings, Recording Secretary Mary Beth Lozano, Kelly McDonald, Taylor Silva, Charlotte Belin, MarionFranke, 2nd VP Donna Summers, Becky Brewer, Regina Riney, Karen DeBerry, Parliamentarian Shana Arthur, Treasurer Evelyn Miller, Tanya Toney, Co-Founder & Registrar Dianne Kebodeaux.

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Weekly Columns

Sitting on the Sidelines IS Making a Decision… To Do Nothing! A weekly column by Kent Pendleton

In this economic environment of uncertainty, undeniable certainties still exist. $0 x 8.00% or $0 x 2.00% both equal 0.00%. The hockey great Wayne Gretzky said, “you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” In our investment world, regardless of interest rate or inflation levels, investment money sitting on the sideline misses 100% of its earning potential & yields 0.00%. Say a five year investment can yield 2.00%. If you sit on the sideline for

one year, that investment would need a 25% increase or a yield of 2.50% in order to yield the same return over the same period of time. Waiting two years would require a 68% increase or a yield of 3.35%. The two most recurrent questions we are receiving now concern inflation & interest rates. Everyone has an opinion on where they are headed & sometimes that opinion gets in the way of prudent investment decisions. It is human nature to get caught up in the present-day drama but it is imperative to remain disciplined in investment choice & allocation. Chances are high that our future prognostications may not be 100% accurate. Fortunately, we do not need to be precise, we just need to stay invested in order to get ahead. Recall

the wise quote, “it’s about time in the market, not timing the market.” Many economists would agree that inflation running somewhere between 2% & 3% is a sign of a healthy economy. It is a good sign that the economy is growing. As I pointed out last week, the Fed & pool of economists are predicting inflation at this healthy level. No one is suggesting runaway inflation. Let me also confront the idea that inflation somehow is like a leaky faucet that is draining your fixed income principal. This is nonsense. Individual bonds hold their value regardless of interest rate changes or inflation moves. When held to maturity, a bond’s cash flow, income & time when face value is returned are not altered by either inflation or interest rates. Inflation dictates spending

power, not principal amount. Unlike the value of your house, business or stock portfolio, we know the future value of a bond portfolio when held to maturity. The only two events that can change that are a default (which may be mitigated by purchasing high quality investment grade securities) or selling a bond prior to its maturity. When inflation rises, typically interest rates also rise. There is opportunity risk in trying to time these events, yet an active short duration ladder allows the events to approach it. A fixed income allocation with recurring cash flows is continuously positioned to take advantage of an interest rate bump without sacrificing current income. Keep the inflation & interest rate hype within realistic, educated & informed boundaries so

that long term fixed income strategy keeps working to protect your principal & is positioned for future changes. Don’t miss what the market is giving today because of some guess on where the market might be going. Timing the market is impossible while time in the market is your ally. Kent Pendleton, AAMS® Financial Advisor 936-297-8267 14375 Liberty St, Ste 109, Montgomery, TX 77356 S e c u r i t i e s o f f e re d through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory s e r v i c e s a re o f f e re d through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. Pendle Hill

Advisors LLC is not a registered broker/dealer & is independent of Raymond James Financial Services. All investments are subject to risk, including loss. All expressions of o p i n i o n re f l e c t t h e judgment of the authors & are subject to change. There is no assurance the trends mentioned will continue or that the forecasts discussed will be realized. Past performance may not be indicative of future results. Economic & market conditions are subject to change. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index of 500 widely held stocks. An investment cannot be made in this index. The performance mentioned does not include fees & charges, which would reduce an investor’s returns. Material prepared by Raymond James for use by advisors.

Tachus Makes Donation to Montgomery Women’s Center and No Child Hungry THE WOODLANDS, Texas November 19, 2021 – Employees of Tachus, a fiber Internet provider based in The Woodlands, Texas, contributed $2,000 to donate to a charity of their choice. The money was raised by the local Internet provider’s 100 employees in the spirit of friendly competition as a part of a raffle for Houston

Astros playoffs tickets. Following the raffle, two charities were nominated and voted on by the employees to each receive $1,000: Montgomery County Women’s Center and No Kid Hungry. Montgomery County Women’s Center, a charity receiving a $1,000 donation, is a local organization that provides a 24-hour hotline, safe

shelter, crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy, and legal services to survivors of domestic abuse. No Kid Hungry is a nationwide charity that is working to feed the millions of food insecure children in the USA and their families. “Contributing to missions like these is important to us, especially in the communities in which we live and work,”

Bring On Home Cooking! Weekly Column by Doyle Driver doyledriver@yahoo.com We o n l y e a t o u t occasionally, but it doesn’t mean every meal is made from “scratch”! When my appetite works, I try and prepare something palatable. But things seem to have lost taste, and anything sounding appetizing or even pleasant is limited! So, I’m always searching for something, and often come up with a meal from the freezer. Often it’s a Stouffers, or some other good brand that’s quick and easy. Today was one of those days! I was hungry, but nothing from the menu got my attention. So for a quick hunger cruncher, I prepared a Papaya. That seemed to do the trick for a while. I’ve found Papaya, which sometimes isn’t very sweet, can be punched up a little by adding a couple of packs of Equal to the fruit, or vegetable—whatever you call it! Today as I checked the pantry for something appetizing I discovered the ingredients for a lime jello salad with whipped cream, cottage cheese, crushed pineapple and pecans. Wouldn’t you know there was no pineapple to be found on the shelves? I wanted to substitute blueberries, but that would have ruined it, but it would have saved a trip to the local grocers. I finally made the jello mixture and put it in the fridge to thicken before whipping into frothy green

goo. Waiting for the jello to thicken, gave me time to visit the local grocers, load up my basket and unload my wallet. You wouldn’t believe the money I saved on wall-to-wall specials! I found the store had Russets on sale and loaded my basket further. Perhaps now would be the time for a large bowl of homemade potato salad. I arrived home just in time to whip up the green jello, add the ingredients, and then set it inside the fridge to gel! It was Pat’s favorite sweet salad, but I have to eat it in small helpings because of diabetes! I’d been thinking about Mother’s potato salad while driving home. She made it at least once a week in the summertime. She gathered all the fresh ingredients green onion, potatoes, fresh eggs and sometimes, her homemade sweet pickles. With the salad congealing in the fridge, I had time to whip some of the bargain potatoes into a mouthwatein’ salad. I peeled the spuds, and set them aside while boiling a few eggs. As the eggs boiled, I began chopping ingredients. When the eggs were boiled, I placed the pot of spuds on the burner, and began to peel and chop the eggs. Once the potatoes were done and ready for whipping, I added butter, and scalding milk while whipping. Once they were

light enough, and met the taste test, chopped ingredients were added, along with mayo, salad dressing, mustard and a bit more sour cream. Needless to say, when they were finished, I pigged out! Of course, mine didn’t measure up to the memory I have, of Mother’s country potato salad. But then, I was much younger and could eat my weight in potato salad. Besides, Mother never stopped at just one vegetable for meals, she had pinto beans, the kind you soaked all night, and slow-simmered for hours, with a large chunk of home butchered “sow belly,” today some call it salt pork! Summer meals usually consisted of potato salad, red beans, boiled cabbage, cornbread and fried chicken! Often the meal was the young rooster who’d waked us that morning—Mother didn’t play favorites! No, my cooking can’t hold a candle to Mothers! But in time, I may catch up—I’m slowly gaining ground. However, a large bowl of creamy potato salad, a piece of hot fresh cornbread and a bowl of Pinto Beans ain’t bad for a noonday snack! Driver is a native Texan born and reared in Hardeman County and can b e r e a c h e d a t doyledriver@yahoo.com

said Hal Brumfield, Cofounder and CEO of Tachus. With community being one of Tachus’ core values, the local Internet provider’s employees are happy and honored at the opportunity to contribute to their own community, and look forward to continuing to do so in the future.

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The Coushatti Trace Chapter NSDAR Collected over 700 children’s books for Sam Houston Elementary in Conroe Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) are working to promote literacy programs for families in northern Montgomery County. The Coushatti Trace Chapter NSDAR collected over 700 children’s books to make Classroom Lending Libraries for the teachers at their partner school, Sam Houston Elementary in Conroe. To mark the annual NSDAR Day of Service, chapter members completed name plates and mounted them into the books, then sorted the books by reading

level and packed them into 34 classroom boxes. Along with the books, they packed a supply of large Ziploc bags as protective covers which teachers will label, individually, allowing students to borrow books to take home and read each night. At the end of the month, the teachers will exchange boxes so that over the course of the year, every student has access to hundreds of books. In addition, Principal Paula Nicolini spoke about the school’s at-home reading program “Parents As

Weather for the Lake Conroe area Wednesday Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Wednesday Night A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Thanksgiving Day Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. High near 68. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Thursday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Saturday A 30 percent chance of rain after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 58. Saturday Night A 40 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 44. Sunday Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Monday Sunny, with a high near 67.

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Teachers” (PAT) and how the Classroom Lending Libraries will help parents develop their children into avid readers. PAT encourages parents to read a minimum of 20 minutes, each day, to their child and to record that time on their Home Reading Log. To celebrate National F a m i l y L i t e r a c y D a y, Coushatti Trace chapter members delivered the completed Classroom Lending Libraries to Sam H o u s t o n E l e m e n t a r y. Principal Nicolini expressed Not even a driving rainstorm could dampen the enthusiasm on the faces her gratitude saying: “Many of these 4th graders who accepted the all-important donation from Coushatti thanks to the ladies of DAR Trace NSDAR members. Pictured (l to r): Vice-Regent Kay Pontious, Carolyn

Worsham, Janice Cain, Chris Schoech, Lucy Carey, Barbara Eddleman, Registrar Dani Myers, Assistant Principal Vanessa Lincoln, Regent Cecily Kelly and Principal Paula Nicolini for putting books in the students so that parents have children nightly.” National hands and homes of our a new book to read to their Family Literacy Day aims to increase the vocabulary skills and reading comprehension of children. Families are encouraged to get together to read together. The National Day of Service honors the anniversary of DAR’s founding on October 11, 1890 and chapters around the world are encouraged to participate in meaningful service projects that promote Using a colorful poster which displayed reading activities at historic preservation, Sam Houston Elementary education and patriotism in School, Principal Paula their community. Nicolini spoke to the chapter Regent Cecily Kelly, Prospective Member Liz Carter and Micki Soderberg complete DAR name plates and about the “Parents As Teachers” (PAT) program. mount them into the children’s books

Brady: Biden’s $4 Trillion Tax-and-Spend Bill Sabotages America’s Economy Rep. Brady warns American families will face higher inflation, slashed wages, and crippling tax hikes Noting that inflation will only worsen as a result of Democrats’ tax-and-spend bill, Republican Leader of the Ways and Means Committee Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX) today delivered remarks on the House floor outlining how Democrats’ bill will s a b o t a g e A m e r i c a ’s economy, kill jobs, and hammer working Americans and small businesses with crippling tax hikes. Key excerpts from Rep. Brady’s remarks appear below. “President Biden is over 700,000 jobs short of his promises from the last stimulus, has ignored the damaging labor shortage and fastest rising inflation in 40 years. This is all proof that President Biden is bungling the recovery - and leaves many Americans questioning his competence to heal the economy.

[...] Build Back Better’s crippling tax hikes will kill American jobs, drive many of them overseas, hammer small businesses as they struggle to recover, worsen the labor shortage, and drive inflation even higher.” And yes, President Biden is breaking his pledge not to raise taxes on America’s lower and middle income earners. Two out of three millionaires will get a tax cut, while the middle class get a tax hike. [...] The new corporate minimum tax is really a Made-in-America tax. It hits American manufacturing, energy, and technology businesses the hardest, along with American consumers. The international tax increases make it better to be a foreign company or consumer than an American one. [...] The penthouse gets an

obscene $125,000 tax break – but the building janitor gets nothing. The middle class and the 90 percent of taxpayers who don’t itemize their

If you’re worried about rising prices shrinking your paychecks more and more each month, these trillions in new government spending will only make it

taxes….get nothing. Where are their priorities? The SALT windfall for the wealthy is 50 times larger than help a parent supposedly gets from the child tax credit. [...] Another budget gimmick is supercharging the IRS with 80,000 new agents. And while Democrats will say they’ve abandoned their bank surveillance plans, the White House is ‘hopeful’ Senators will sneak it back in.

worse. Inflation is killing families, forcing them to effectively pay a second utility, cell phone, or cable bill a month. Inflation is a tax, and Democrats are raising it. Crippling taxes. Driving jobs overseas. Making the worker shortage worse and driving prices higher. This is a terrible bill.

Governor Abbott Urges President Biden To Protect American Assets And Secure Southern Border In Talks With Mexico AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter urging President Joe Biden to begin an aggressive dialogue during his upcoming meeting with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador regarding border security and recent operational threats against American energy companies by the Mexican government. President Biden and President López Obrador are set to meet at the White H o u s e o n T h u r s d a y, November 18.

"As a result of the inaction by your administration and the Mexican government, I launched Operation Lone Star in early March to help secure the border and combat the smuggling of people and drugs in Texas," reads the letter. "I urge you to engage the Mexican government about ways to prevent the smuggling of individuals, drugs, and the continued flow of illegal immigrants into Texas. Additionally, I urge you to

take action to protect American assets from seizure by the Mexican government, potentially in violation of international trade laws. Accordingly, I ask that your administration immediately engage in a dialogue with Mexican officials to discuss the immediate withdrawal of the Mexican military from U.S. owned business interests and convey that no further actions to undermine energy development, production or transmission activities

will continue." T h e Wa l l S t r e e t Journal recently reported that the Mexican National Guard was deployed to shut down fuel storage assets owned by Texasbased Monterra Energy. Other American companies face similar operational threats, remain closed, and are under the supervision of the militarized police force despite their continued efforts to work with Mexican regulators.

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Devotional GIVE THANKS TO GOD FOR HIS ENDURING KINDNESSES Spreading the Word

By Gail J. Box Gailbox@consolidated.net

For Christians, one day to celebrate the giving of thanks as a nation to the LORD for all He’s done for us just isn’t enough. We would have to start back in January and keep thanking Him each day. That’s why I wrote “enduring” in the title of this week’s writing. It means to have a sense of patience, which has it’s patience in the reading of God’s word. There are

some meaningful words for those in families and churches as we gather to give thanks for His watch care over us: “ Since you have in obedience to the truth purified your souls for a sincere love of the brethren, fervently love one another from the heart…that is through the living and enduring word of God. ( I Peter 1: 23b.) For, all flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flower of grass. The grass withers and the flower falls off, but the WORD of the LORD endures forever.” I Peter 1: 22 – 25. Our families will

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ASSEMBLY OF GOD Cornerstone Christian Assembly of God of Conroe, located at 100 Mosswood Dr., Conroe, Texas in front of River Plantation. 936-273-1755 New Life Assembly of God, Rabon Chapel Road, Montgomery, 936-588-3399 BAPTIST Church of the Good Soldier (Baptist Affiliation), 1501 North Frazier (McKenzie's BBQ), Conroe, Texas, Phone: 936-494-5775, www.churchofthegoods oldier.org. Worship: Sunday at 10:30am, Sunday School: 9:30 am Heritage Baptist Church 19087 Lake Mt. Pleasant Rd, Montgomery 77356 Phone: Pastor Bear 936 448-4027 Gary Chapel Baptist Church PO Box 125, Montgomery, Texas 77356, 5525 Spring Branch Road, Montgomery. 713-478-1256, Sunday Bible Class 10:00 am, Worship Service at 11:00 am. Faith Baptist Church Meets at 464 McCaleb Rd. Sunday Morning Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. St. Beulah Baptist Church, located in Dobbin, P.O. Box 112, Montgomery, 77356 Benui Baptist Church, Scott Ridge and FM 1097, Montgomery Antioch Baptist, Dobbin, 936-5975560 China Grove Baptist Church, Willis, 936767-4744 Dacus Baptist, Dacus, 407-735-6403, dacusbaptist@consolida ted.net www.dacusbaptist.org First Baptist Church, Hwy 105 W., Mont-

gomery, 936-597-4230 Honea Baptist Church, FM 2854, Montgomery, 936-588-1260 Jones Chapel Baptist, FM 2854, 936-7562505 Mt. Calvary Baptist, Old Hwy 105, 936588-2330 Mt. Sinai Baptist, Bethel Road, Montgomery, 936-597-4668 Union Grove Baptist Church of Richards, Texas About 11 mi N of Montgomery on FM 149 Sunday School all ages 9:45 am, Church Service 11:00 am, Wednesday Bible Study and Youth Group 6 pm CATHOLIC Sacred Heart Catholic, 109 N. Frazier, Conroe, 936-756-8186 St. Mary’s Catholic, FM 1774, Plantersville, 936-894-2223 7:45 Service St. Joseph’s Catholic, CR 213, Stoneham, 936-894-2223 JEWISH Congregation Beth Shalom, 5125 Shadowbend Place, The Woodlands, 281-362-1100 LUTHERAN Grace Lutheran (ELCA), Highway 105 W., Lake Conroe, 936-5881944 Living Savior Lutheran ChurchLCMS 309 Pond St. Montgomery 77356 Church phone: 936-5978013 Web : www.livingsaviortexas. org Pastor David R. Bailes. METHODIST Montgomery United Methodist Church 22548 Highway 105 West Montgomery, TX

soon be gathering in homes for our traditional feasts of Thanksgiving. I love this time because we all get to see how the little ones have grown, and how all of us have prospered through this last year. Again, Peter has beautiful words for those who haven’t seen family members in a long length of time: “Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins. Be hospitable to one another without complaint.” I Peter 4 :8-9. Yes, it’s a time of thanking God for living 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 77356 Sun: 9:00 Kingdom

in a country still free from tyrannical leaders. In the time of Jesus, Christians were facing horrible deaths and were kept in terrible prisons and jails. In our time, it helps any community to have a church established that can organize a “jail ministry.” One for the women, led by church workers, and the same for the men’s side of the jail, led by the qualified men who know the Bible well. As I worked in a jail ministry for several years, I found that women would pour out their hearts to whom-ever would worship with them Life, 10:30 Worship Wed: 6:30 p.m. RiverStoneCC.org April Sound Church, 67 ½ April Wind S., April Sound, 936588-2832 Lighthouse Fellowship Church, Montgomery, 936582-7700 Living Branch Church, Highway 105 W., Lake Conroe, 936-5883400 New Beginning Bible Church, 19087 Mt. Pleasant Cemetary Rd, 936-5978921 Father’s House, Family Worship Center, Highway 105 W, Lake Conroe, 936-5884660 Walden Community Church, 12400 Walden Rd, Walden, 936-582-6696 Services 9:30 and 11 a.m. WaldenChurch.com River of Life Church, 17156 FM 1097, Montgomery, 936-4494414 Cornerstone Church, 1011 W. Lewis, Conroe, 936-756-7792 Lakeside Bible Church, 18940 Freeport Drive Montgomery, 936582-1977 Church of St. John, retreat and wildlife center, 2615 St. Beulah Chapel Rd., Montgomery, 936-597-5757 Fellowship of Montgomery 12681 FM 149 Montgomery, TX 77356 (936) 597-3949 Senior Pastor Dale Talbert Service Times: Sundays at 9:30am & 11am / Wednesdays at 6:30pm for Children & Student Ministries Watch us live Sundays @fellowshipofmontgom ery.online.church or follow us on Facebook @thefmchurch! www.thefmchurch.co m

and have a time for Bible study. Many came to know the Lord in those times…then and even now. We would all be so grateful that the men would desire to change their own lives for better behavior toward family life. We all know God is after the hearts of all men. That’s what “Revival” means. It has to do with the heart of all men becoming more like Jesus toward all other men, women, wives, children, and all who may be sick. I believe this Thanksgiving Day will be a greater holiday than any others have been. I Apostle Episcopal, 1803 Highland Hollow, Conroe, 936756-8831 The Grace Christian Outreach Center 25293 Tisdale Road, Dobbin, Texas 936-689-3141 Mt. Pleasent Baptist Church FM 149 N., Montgomery, 936-449-6807 The Church @ Lake Conroe 1701 McCaleb Rd Montgomery, TX 77316 936-588-4975 www.lakechurch.com Sunday worship @ 10:00 a.m. Wed. activites 6:30-8pm North Shore Church 10 am Worship Service 18501 Fm1097 West @ the Bentwater West Gate Entrance Pastor Cary Smith Covenant Felloship 302 N. Danville, Willis, Tx. 77378 936/890-8034 www.cfmlife.org Celebration Service 10am Sundays

think even of all those who have been touched by this terrible pandemic, the world over. It has touched the young and the elderly. It will be a reflective one for those lost. It will also be an opportunity to make amends within our families. Then it will be a happy time where hearts are prone to reach out with Jesus’ love to appreciate the company of those prayer warriors who prayed diligently for all who were infected. To those, we may say: “Thank you for a life lived in Jesus.”

Youth Explosing 7pm Wednesdays Pastors Sean & Lori Jo Cook PRESBYTERIN First Presbyterian Church of Conroe 2727 N. Loop 336 West Conroe, Texas 936756-8884 Sun. 9:00 & 11:00 Sun Sch 10:00 Nursery provided Church of Christ in Montgomery 301 Pond Street, Montgomery, TX. Sunday Bible Class 9:30 am Worship - 10:30 am and 6:00 pm Wednesday - 7:00 pm Phone: 936-5824855 Email: cofcmontgomery@cons olidated.net Web: www.cofcmontgomery. org Paul Praschnik, Minister

Union Grove Baptist Church of Richards Please join us: Sunday School Classes for all ages begins at 9:45AM Church Service at 11:00 AM Monday night Bible Study Discussion at 6:15 and Wednesday Bible Study as well as Youth group activities at 6:00PM All are welcome!

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NOTICE OF CONSTABLE'S SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY

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Notice is hereby given that by a certain Order of Sale issued out of the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas on the 5th day of October, 2021, in favor of Harbour Town Homeowners Association recovered a judgment in Cause No. 20-0607670-CV, in the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas on the 20th day of January, 2021, against Doug R Brucker and Heather Marie Pederson, Jointly and Severally. Placed in my hands for service, I, Philip Cash as Constable Precinct 1, Montgomery County, Texas, did on the 8th day of November, 2021 levy on REAL property described below, and on the 7th day of December, 2021, I will offer for sale and sell at 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor, Suite 402, Conroe, Texas 77301, at approximately 10:00 a.m. for cash to the highest bidder, all right, title, and interest that the said defendant Doug R Brucker and Heather Marie Pederson, Jointly and Severally had in the property described below: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: 1. 2. 3. awarded herein 4. 5.

$2,533.48 principal sum $4,880.00 Attorney Fees Post-judgment interest at the rate of 5% per annum on all amounts

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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 15 day of June, 2021, ,in the case of Property Owners Association of Legends Ranch, Plaintiff, vs. Craig Tenzer and Rahel Tenzer, For (1) $5286.60 Principal sum (2) $2,958.00 Attorney fees (3) PostJudgment Interest at the rate of (5%) per annum on the total Judgment, Including attorney's fees awarded, herein, from the date this judgment is signed until fully paid (4) $338.00 Court costs (5) $0.00 Credits, Defendant, Cause No. 21-02-01721-CV in said court, judgment being in favor of Property Owners Association of Legends Ranch, Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 1 day of November 2021, at 9:10 o'clock a.m., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant: Lot Thirteen (13), In Block One (1 ), Of Canyon Lakes At Legends Ranch, Section Four (4), A Subdivisdion In Montgomery County, Texas, According To The Map Or Plat Thereof Recorded In Cabinet Y, Sheets 104Through109, Of The Map/Plat Records Of Montgomery County, Texas More Commonly Known As 30627 Hackinson Drive, Spring, Texas 77386 ("Property"). ; and on 7 day of December, 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 Craig Tenzer and Rahel Tenzer, Defendant in and to said property.

DATED at 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 200, The Woodlands, Texas, this the 1 day of November, 2021. /s/ William Lang Deputy William Lang And foreclosure of a lien on the following described property: Ryan Gable - Constable Pct. 3 1520 Lake Front Circle, Suite 200 LOT SEVEN (7), BLOCK ONE (1) OF HARBOUR TOWN CLUB SECTION The Woodlands, TX 77380 THREE (3) A SUBDIVISION OF 6.5761 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF AND A PART 281-364-4211 OF THE ELIJAH COLLARD SURVEY A-7 AS IMPOSED BY THE MAP AND Published Dates: November 17, 24, and December 1, 2021 DEDICATON RECORDED IN CABINET B SHEET 34A OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEXAS (THE “PROPERTY”) ALSO KNOWN AS NOTICE OF SALE 2302 KEEL CT., WILLIS, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX 77318. (REAL PROPERTY) $316.00 court costs $0.00 judgment credit

Witness my hand this 8th day of November, 2021. Philip Cash Constable PCT. 1 Montgomery County, Texas By: S. Closson Sergeant TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE AND TIME: CASHIER'S CHECK OR MONEY ORDER AT THE CONCLUSION OF SALE SALE WILL BE HELD AT APPROXIMATELY 10:00 A.M. NOTE: ON THE PROPERTY SOLD THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. YOU HAVE BOUGHT THE PROPERTY “AS IS”. BUYERS ARE FURTHER ADVISED THAT THE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY AT THIS CONSTABLE'S SALE MAY NOT EXTINGUISH ANY LIENS OR SECURITY INTEREST ON THE PROPERTY. YOU HAVE SIMPLY PURCHASED WHATEVER INTEREST THE DEFENDANT HAD IN THE PROPERTY. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, YOU SHOULD CONSULT AN ATTOR7NEY OF YOUR CHOICE. Published Dates: November 17, 24 and December 1, 2021

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By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the 215th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 30th day of August, 2021, in the case of Jerry Bush, Plaintiff, vs. Daniel Liles, Defendant(s), Cause No.2021-40397 in said court, judgment being in favor of Jerry Bush, Plaintiff as against Daniel Liles, Defendant(s), I did on the 5th Day of November, 2021 at 5:51 o'clock pm., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant(s): Property commonly known as 231 Sorters McClellan Road, Kingwood, Texas consisting of approximately 117 acres in Montgomery County, Texas. Further described as a 32.4960 acre tract out of the William Birch Survey, Abstract No. 7 4, described in volume 660, page 763 of the Montgomery County deed records; and an 85.472 acre tract of land out of the William Birch Survey, A-74, described in volume 660, page 763 of the Montgomery County deed records. and on the 7th day of December, 2021 between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at 501 North Thompson, Suite 402 Conroe, Texas 77301 Montgomery County, Conroe, Texas, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights; title and interest of Daniel Liles, Defendant(s), in and to said property.

Witness my hand this the 9th day of November, 2021. Randy Crowder #8443 Deputy R. Crowder Kenneth Hayden, Constable Pct. 4 21130 US Hwy 59 #C New Caney, TX. 77357 281-577-8985 By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the 457th Judicial District Court of Published Dates: November 17, 24, and December 1, 2021 Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 1st day of October, 2020, in the case of Valley Ranch Homeowners Association Inc. Plaintiff, vs. Justin W. Barker, Defendant(s), Cause No. 19-12-17275-CV in said court, judgment being in favor of Valley NOTICE OF SALE Ranch Homeowners Association Inc. Plaintiff, vs. Justin W. Barker, Defendant(s), I did on (REAL PROPERTY) the 5th Day of November, 2021 at 5:29 o'clock pm., levy upon the following-described THE STATE OF TEXAS § property of Defendant(s): COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY § NOTICE OF SALE (REAL PROPERTY) THE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY §

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 15th day of July, 2020, in the case of Valley Ranch Homeowners Association Inc. Plaintiff, vs. Carl Henry Semler and Meghan Denise Semler, Defendant(s), Cause No. 20-01-00255-CV in said court, judgment being in favor of Valley Ranch Homeowners Association Inc. Plaintiff, vs. Carl Henry Semler and Meghan Denise Semler, Defendant(s), I did on the 5th day of November, 2021 at 5:38 o'clock pm., 1. $5462.50 Principal sum levy upon the following-described property of Defendant(s): 2. $3035.00 Attornev fees Lot 10, Block "1", Valley Ranch Section one amending Plat No. 1, a subdivision in 3. Post Judgment interest at the rate of 5 percent (5%) per annum on the total Montgomery County, Texas according to the Map or Plat thereof recorded in Cabinet Z, judgment, including attorney's fee awarded herein, from the date this judgment is signed Sheets 317-318, of the Map Records of Montgomery County, Texas more commonly until fully paid known as: 21393 Timber Lodge Lane, Porter, Texas 77365 4. $430.87 Cost of Court 5. $0.00 Judqment Credit 1. $3,835.00 principal amount Lot 13, in Block 1, of Valley Ranch, Section 3, amending Plat No. 1, a subdivision in Montgomery County, Texas, according to the Map or Plat thereof recorded in Cabinet Z, Sheet 323, of the Map and/or Plat Records of Montgomery County, Texas more commonly known as: 21387 Village Crossing Lane, Porter, TX

2. $2,415.50 Attorney fees 3. Post Judgment interest at the rate of 5 percent (5%) per annum on the total judgment, including attorney's fee awarded herein, from the date this judgment is signed until fully paid 4. $561.31 Cost of Court 5. $0.00 Judnment Credit

and on the 7th day of December, 2021 between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at 501 North Thompson, Suite 402 Conroe, Texas 77301 Montgomery County, Conroe, Texas, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Carl Henry Semler and Meghan Denise Semler, Defendant(s), in and to said property. Witness my hand this the 9th day of November, 2021. Randy Crowder Deputy Randy Crowder #8443 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Kenneth Hayden, Constable Pct. 4 21130 US Hwy 59 #C New Caney, TX 77357 MidSouth Electric Co-op is soliciting proposals for Energized and De281-577-8985 energized Power Line Construction and Storm Restoration, including Published Dates: November 17, 24 and December 1, 2021 overhead and underground installation. The work will be performed in MidSouth's service territory which includes Grimes, Montgomery, REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Madison, Walker, Brazos and Waller counties. To receive a Vendor Information Packet, contact Shan Sullivan, Electric Operations MidSouth Electric Co-op is soliciting proposals for Right-of-Way (ROW) Manager, at 936-825-5194 or at ssullivan@mselectric.com. Qualified Clearing Projects. The work will be performed in MidSouth's service vendors selected will be offered a 2022 contract for work that will be territory which includes Grimes, Montgomery, Madison, Walker, drawn in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws, Brazos and Waller counties. To receive a Vendor Information Packet, rules, and regulations, including but not limited to those pertaining to contact Shan Sullivan, Electric Operations Manager, at 936-825-5194 equal employment opportunity. MidSouth Electric Co-op encourages or at ssullivan@mselectric.com. Qualified vendors selected will be offered a minority business firms to submit proposals. MidSouth Electric Co-op 2022 contract for work that will be drawn in compliance with reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals and/or waive applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations, any/or all irregularities. All proposals must be submitted online to including but not limited to those pertaining to equal employment Shan Sullivan at ssullivan@mselectric.com no later than Friday, December 3, opportunity. MidSouth Electric Co-op encourages minority business 2021 at 5:00 pm. firms to submit proposals. MidSouth Electric Co-op reserves the right Published Dates: November 17 and 24, 2021

BURIAL PLOTS BURIAL PLOTS BURIAL PLOTS For sale 3 burial plots at Garden Park cemetery, on Teas Rd in Conroe. Call for info 936-827-6665, sold individually or all 3 together.

to accept or reject any or all proposals and/or waive any/or all irregularities. All proposals must be submitted online to Shan Sullivan at ssullivan@mselectric.com no later than Friday, December 3, 2021 at 5:00 pm. Published Dates: November 17 and 24, 2021

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Notice of Public Sale

NOTICE OF PUBLIC/ONLINE AUCTION

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

Pursuant to Chapter 59 Texas Property Code, Town Creek Storage, which is located at 22852 HWY 105 Montgomery, Texas 77356 and will begin an online auction with storageauctions.com of contents to satisfy the landlord's lien. The sale will begin online on November 24, 2021 to December 9, 2021 ending at 9:00AM

Wednesday, December 15, 2021 12:00 pm Valley Ranch Self Storage @ 21910 Valley Ranch Crossing Dr. Porter, TX 77365.

www.SelfStorageAuction.com Tommy Willis: misc. items. Published Dates: November 24, and December 1, 2021 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of Helene Dorothy Hammonds, Deceased, were issued on November 17, 2021, in Cause No. 20-39695-P, pending in the County Court at Law Number 2 of Montgomery County, Texas, to: Denise Richards. 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. Denise Richards, Independent Administratrix, Estate of Helene Dorothy Hammonds c/o: Dan Bayless, Attorney at Law 106 W. Houston St. Cleveland, Texas 77327 DATED the 17th day of November, 2021. /s/ Dan Bayless DAN BAYLESS Attorney for Denise Richards State Bar No.: 24003283 106 W. Houston St. Cleveland, Texas 77327 Telephone: (281) 592-6400 Facsimile: (281) 592-6413 E-mail: danbaylesslaw@gmail.com Published Date: November 24, 2021 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NO. 21-41901-P In the County Court at Law #2, Montgomery County, Texas Notice to All Persons Having Claims Against the Estate of John H. Thoman, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that the original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of John H. Thoman were issued on November 5, 2021 in Cause No. 21-41901-P pending in the County Court at Law No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas, to: Todd J. Thoman as Independent Administrator, who resides much of the time in the State of Texas, and whose mailing address is: Estate of John H. Thoman, c/o J. David Meredith 10200 Grogan's Mill Rd., Suite 220 The Woodlands, TX 77380 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 this 18th day of November, 2021. Meredith Law Firm, PC 10200 Grogan's Mill Rd., Suite 220 The Woodlands, TX 77380 832-246-8481 david@meredith-law.com By: /s/ J. DAVID MEREDITH Attorney for Todd J. Thoman, Independent Administrator for the Estate of John H. Thoman State Bar No.: 24067765 Published Date: November 24, 2021 CITATION BY PUBLICATION FIRST AMENDED APPLICATION TO DECLARE HEIRSHIP 21-41602-P CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE MARK TURNBULL J DAVID MEREDITH PO BOX 959 10200 GROGANS MILL RD SUITE 220 CONROE TX 77305 THE WOODLANDS TX 77380 THE STATE OF TEXAS

Property will be sold to the highest bidder for cash only! The contents of these units contain mainly household goods. The contents must be removed from the property within 72 hours of the winning bid. The seller reserves the right to reject any bid or withdraw from the auction. Contents from the following tenants will be sold: Erica Taylor Published Dates: November 24 and December 1, 2021 STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY NOTICE OF ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF MAX ALLEN MAHAFFEY Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of MAX ALLEN MAHAFFEY, Deceased, were issued on November 18, 2021, in Cause No. 21-41902-P, pending in the Probate Court of Montgomery County, Texas, to CLAIRE MAHAFFEY, Independent Executrix. The address for mailing of claims is: CLAIRE MAHAFFEY, Independent Executrix c/o Larry L. Foerster Darden, Fowler & Creighton, L.L.P. 414 W. Phillips, Suite 100 Conroe, Texas 77301 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 18th day of November, 2021. /s/ Larry L. Foerster Larry L. Foerster, Attorney for CLAIRE MAHAFFEY, Independent Executrix Published Date: November 24, 2021 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of Cynthia F. Johnson, Deceased, were issued on November 11, 2021, in Cause No. 21-41677-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Barrett W. Spiller. 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: Barrett W. Spiller 31 North Bluff Creek Circle The Woodlands, Texas 77382 DATED the 19th day of November, 2021. Elizabeth Iles Attorney for Barrett W. Spiller State Bar No.: 10386500 10210 Grogans Mill Road Suite 225 Spring, Texas 77380 Telephone: (832) 721-1679 Facsimile: (866) 371-6212 E-mail: contact@ileslaw.com Published Date: November 24, 2021 CITATION BY PUBLICATION APPLICATION FOR DEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION AND LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION PURSUANT TO ESTATES CODE 401.003; APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP 20-39590-P CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE MARK TURNBULL STEVEN C EARL PO BOX 959 1400 WOODLOCH FOREST DR CONROE TX 77305 SUITE 590 THE WOODLANDS TX 77380 THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: GRACE B. SILVIA, Deceased; Barbara Ann Favazza GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application for Dependent Administration and Letters of Administration Pursuant to Estates Code 401.003; Application to Determine Heirship filed by Jacquelline S. Dornic, 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 June 08, 2020; June 09, 2020.

TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: JOHN MADISON TOWNLEY, Deceased

The file number of said matter being: 20-39590-P

GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the First Amended Application to Declare Heirship filed by Judy McGraw, 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 November 17, 2021.

The style being: ESTATE OF: GRACE B. SILVIA

The file number of said matter being: 21-41602-P The style being: ESTATE OF: JOHN MADISON TOWNLEY The nature of said proceeding being substantially as follows, to wit: Determine who the heirs and only heirs of the decedent are and their respective shares and interests in this estate; that no appraisers be appointed; and for all other relief to which applicant may be entitled. GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court in CONROE, Texas, on this the 22nd day of November, 2021. (SEAL County Court at Law #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS 11/22/2021 8:44:39 AM /s/ Danielle McDaris Danielle McDaris, Deputy Clerk Published Date: November 24, 2021 CITATION BY PUBLICATION CONTEST APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP AND COMPETING APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP 21-41941-P CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE MARK TURNBULL KENNA M. SEILER PO BOX 959 2700 RESEARCH FOREST DR. STE 100 CONROE TX 77305 THE WOODLANDS, TX 77381 THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: GARY ALAN JUNG, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Contest Application to Determine Heirship and Competing Application to Determine Heirship filed by Bernard, Mary, 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 November 19, 2021. The file number of said matter being: 21-41941-P The style being: ESTATE OF: GARY ALAN JUNG The nature of said proceeding being substantially as follows, to wit: Determine who the heirs and only heirs of the decedent are and their respective shares and interests in this estate; that no appraisers be appointed; and for all other relief to which applicant may be entitled. GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court in CONROE, Texas, on this the 22nd day of November, 2021. (SEAL County Court at Law #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS 11/22/2021 9:20:11 AM /s/ Eloisa Salinas Eloisa Salinas, Deputy Clerk Published Date: November 24, 2021

The nature of said proceeding being substantially as follows, to wit: Determine who the heirs and only heirs of the decedent are and their respective shares and interests in this estate; that no appraisers be appointed; and for all other relief to which applicant may be entitled. GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court in CONROE, Texas, on this the 19th day of November, 2021. (SEAL County Court at Law #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS /s/ Terrell Mizell Terrell Mizell, Deputy Clerk 11/19/2021 12:18:14 PM Published Date: November 24, 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 November 29 2021 From 9:00 AM To 10:00 AM 21587 Eva St. Montgomery, TX 77356 2017 Dodge Journey Vin#3C4PDCEG7HT501038 Wrecked Published Date: November 24, 2021

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Community Outstanding Speaker For Thanksgiving Luncheon During the recent Thanksgiving luncheon, Silent Auction, and meeting of the Heritage Trails Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Julie Rohling, who serves as Regent of the Heritage Trails Chapter, NSDAR, Junior Membership State Chair and VAVS Representative for MEDVAMC, welcomed Martha Ann Hartzog as their speaker. Ms. Hartzog gave a wonderful presentation on “Pocahontas: America’s First Ambassador”. She has been a member of the NSDAR for over 20 years and served as Regent of the Austin Colony DAR Chapter in Austin Texas for three terms. She was elected State Historian of the Texas Society in 2006, serving under State Regent Ly n n F o r n e y Yo u n g . During her service as State Historian, she developed the idea of the Texas DAR Patriot Monument which now proudly stands in the Texas State Cemetery in Austin. She served as Texas State Recording Secretary from 2009 to 2013. Her major passion is the History of Texas and the South and British Isles, particularly Scotland. She has an M.A. in English from the University of

Left to Rt: CAIMY HARBISON and HILARIE HICKS honor our Veterans past & present.

PHOTO: L to R: Martha Ann Hartzog (Speaker) and Julie Rohling, Regent of the Heritage Trails Chapter, NSDAR

Texas at Austin, where she specialized in working in the rare book library there. After retiring from the University of Texas at Austin as a Technical Writer/Editor, she began work with Hope Vere Heritage Tours giving custom tours to Scotland,

Ireland, and the rest of the British Isles. Ms. Hartzog is a Historian, Speaker and Author and during the administration of NSDAR President General, L y n n F o r n e y Yo u n g , she served as National Chair of Historic Preservation.

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Rebel Joan Of Arc Celebrates Veterans Day In The Woodlands Submitted by RJOA Officer of Military Service Awards: Hilarie Hicks On November 11, 2021 RJOA members, Hilarie Hicks and Caimy Harbison attended the Veterans Tribute in Town Green Park in The Woodlands, TX. Upon entry, one was able to view the incredible United States flag that was perfectly hung from two fireman's ladder trucks. It was the perfect backdrop for the ceremony. The keynote speaker was Lieutenant Colonel Sam Kim, Special Forces

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and Commander, U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion - Houston. Lt. Kim is the son of Korean immigrants and spoke passionately about his service and how much he was enjoying Texas as he is here for recruiting purposes from California. A Westpoint graduate, he stressed how important it was to invest in our youth and share the wisdom of the previous Veterans before them. After Lt. Kim spoke, attendees were able to witness a group of high school seniors get sworn in

to the Army signaling the beginning of their military journey. The bagpipes played Amazing Grace and God Bless America and each veteran stood to be recognized when their branch's song was played. It was a moving ceremony to witness and definitely made you proud to be an American. After the ceremony, RJOA members delivered supplies for the Military drop off sponsored by H-EB.

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