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Inatouchingceremony by the Coushatti Trace Chapter of the Daughters o f t h e A m e r i c a n Revolution here in e Montgomery County, they welcomed three Vietnam Veterans home from their warservice. Theeventwas held this past Thursday at the West Conroe Baptist Church in Conroe at their monthly meeting The celebration of service is part of the DAR's observance of the 50th Anniversary of the VietnamWar whichbegan Memorial Day 2012 and willcontinueuntilVeterans Day 2025. Each year the DAR welcomes Veterans of the South East Asian Warforrecognition,aspart oftheirWelcomeHomefor service members The DAR stands in for those who should have stood up
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Scannell, Sellers, and Wilson were eachc presented with a DAR CertificateofAppreciation and a Vietnam Veteran LapelPin. Therewasalso aspecialmentionofretired U S Army Brigadier General Edward Brown, a previous honoree of the DAR ceremony, and who passedawayrecently
hadwhentheywereyoung men,“ said Kay Pontious, Regent for the Coushatti Trace Chapter “We appreciate their service to Our Nation, and wish to providesomeclosuretothe way they were treated whentheyreturnedhome.”
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JudgeEdwardsgavean update on the MCVMC’s accomplishments, and the constant improvements being made to the Montgomer
Veterans Memorial Flag Park, including the current
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Houston,Texas: A football game could not have started off any better than the Houston Texans did against their divisional rivals, the Tennessee Titans. Damon Pierce began the game with an explosive eighty (80) yard Kick-off return followed by a nineteen (19) yard touchdown pass to Texans' tight end Cade Stover for his first TD catch in the NFL. The game had all the makings ofablowout.However,the Titans had other plans defeating the divisional leader of the AFC South 32-27ontheroad.
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It was a humiliating loss for theTexans despite outstanding individual performances.Thedefense tiedafranchiserecordwith eight (8) sacks and a beautiful sixty-five (65) yard interception by Texans' defensive back Jimmie Ward that he took backforatouchdown.
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performances to step up their game. The city of Houston and the fans deserved better than what this team is producing on Sundays.
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Saving well spending wellandinvestingwellare essential to financially sound but for those inclined toward philanthropy, giving well should garner similar consideration.
Saving well spending wellandinvestingwellare essential to a financially sound lifestyle, but for those inclined toward toward philanthropy, giving well should garner similar consideration.
Matters of timing, taxation and method can significantly change how your giving aligns with both your financial plan and your philanthropic objectives Thoughtful planning and an understandingofthenuancescan help you balance competing interests and help you increase the effect of your giving. Here are some of the basic principles of giving well, though specifics are best discussed with your financialteam.
Matters of timing, taxation can significantly change how your giving aligns with both plan and your philanthropic objectives Thoughtful planning an understandingof nuancescan help you balance competing interests and you increase the your giving. are some the basic principles giving well, though specifics are best with your financial
Your causes and your goals
Your causes and your goals
Americans are a generous people with individuals giving an amount each year equal to roughly 2% of the gross domestic product, passing the $500 billion mark in 2021, based on a survey series by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Americans are a generous people, with individuals giving an amount each year equal to roughly 2% of the gross domestic product, passing the $500 billion mark in 2021, based on a survey series by the U.S. Census Bureau.
as many givers, there are many to give, but among net-worth surveyed by the Indiana University Center of Philanthropy, most – 62%
For as many givers, there are as many reasons to give, but among highnet-worth individuals surveyed by the Indiana University Center of Philanthropy, most – 62%
– said they are motivated by a sense of duty to give back to their communities. Through their generosity, they enable things as diverseaslocalperforming arts adoption assistance home repairs and municipal fireworks shows creating healthier, more vibrantcommunities. Similarly, you should set some goals when setting out to donate. This is about more than picking a cause, but about understanding why you are givingandhowyouhopeto engagewiththeprocess.
– said they are motivated by a of duty to give back to their communities. Through their generosity, they enable things as diverse localperforming arts adoption assistance home and municipal fireworks shows creating healthier, more vibrantcommunities. Similarly, you should set some goals when setting to donate. This about more picking cause, about understanding why you are andhow to engagewiththeprocess.
· Doyouwanttobe a sustainer or an advocate forchange?
· Doyouwanttobe a sustainer or an advocate forchange?
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· Doyouwishtobe hands-on? Do you want to beaboardmember?
· D o y o u s e e philanthropy as a new vocation, or would you rather spend your time on otherpursuits?
· D o y o u s e e philanthropy as a new vocation, or would you rather spend your time on otherpursuits?
· Doyouwishtobe anonymous, or recognized?
· Doyouwishtobe anonymous, or recognized?
· Do you want your giving to be foundational orflexible,andifboth,how doyouwanttosplitit?
· Do you want your giving to be foundational orflexible,andifboth,how doyouwanttosplitit?
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a deep topic with a variety of situational strategies that will require the guidance of your financial team but here are some examples:
a deep topic with a variety of situational strategies that will require the guidance of your financial team but here are some examples:
· Giving during years with uncommonly with uncommonly high income allows you to deduct donations from adjusted gross income exposed to your highest marginaltaxrates.
ALabradorRetrieverina living room holding an emptymetalfoodbowlfora blog on what kind of food youshouldfeedyourdog.
overwhelmed by the number of dog food choices? To help unravel this common conundrum, Dr Katie Tolbert, a boardcertified veterinary nutritionist and associate professorattheTexasA&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences offers expert adviceonwhatkindoffood you should feed your dog and choosing a diet that is well-suited for your dog’s uniquehealthneeds.
Answering these questions can help you select complementary giving vehicles and set a suitable timeline to maximizetheeffectofyour giving It may also help you get the most, personally, out of your altruism. The act of giving should feelrewarding. Considertiming
Answering these questions can help you select complementary giving vehicles and set a suitable timeline to maximizetheeffectofyour giving It may also help you get the most, personally, out of your altruism. The act of giving should feelrewarding. Considertiming
In light of taxes, thoughtfully timing your giving can help you serve both your philanthropic andfinancialgoals.Thisis
In light of taxes, thoughtfully timing your giving can help you serve both your philanthropic andfinancialgoals.Thisis
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Charitable remainder trusts(CRT):Giveassetsto an irrevocable trust, removing them from your estate, and then receive income from the trust's investments.Ataspecified date or your passing, the remainderofthetrustgoes to a charitable cause of your choice which may be adonor-advisedfund.
Charitable remainder trusts(CRT):Giveassetsto an irrevocable trust, removing them from your estate, and then receive income from the trust's investments.Ataspecified date or your passing, the remainderofthetrustgoes to a charitable cause of your choice which may be adonor-advisedfund.
The Basics Of Canine Nutrition
Like people, dogs need toeatahealthydietinorder to maintain good health, improve quality of life, and even prevent certain diseases.
Basics Nutrition andquality
both said. “Just like can tofeelbadwhen change eat unhealthy dogsarealso bywhat
“Consistencyandquality arebothimportant,”Tolbert said. “Just like we can start tofeelbadwhenwechange our diet or eat unhealthy foods,dogsarealsoaffected bywhattheyeat.”
But choosing a pet food diet can feel complicated because there are so many variables that affect owner choices.
· The sale of a businessmaybestructured to directly support a charitable cause of choice or a specific charitable
e of a businessmaybestructured to directly support a charitable cause of choice or a specific charitable
hicle, bypassing personaltaximplications.
g personaltaximplications.
· Highly appreciated(lowbasis)stockscan be donated to an organization during a hot market, bypassingthecapitalgains taxloss.
· Highly appreciated(lowbasis)stockscan be donated to an organization during a hot market, bypassingthecapitalgains taxloss.
· · Giving during years with uncommonly high income allows you to deduct donations from adjusted gross income exposed to your highest marginaltaxrates.
· Agivingplanmay be executed before advantageous gift and estatetaxlawssunset.
Estate planning often includes similar timing considerations.Thisiswhy before making a major financial decision, it's best to explore the opportunities surrounding it Particularly with liquidity events, you'll have far feweroptionsafterthefact.
Estate planning often includes similar timing considerations.Thisiswhy making a major financial decision, it's best to explore the opportunities surrounding it Particularly with liquidity events, you'll have far feweroptionsafterthefact.
Select your giving vehicle
Select your giving vehicle · The sa
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ng vehicles offer distinct benefitsdependingonyour goals,timing,taxconsiderationsandassetclassesyou with to donate These givingvehiclesinclude:
The challenges in turning personal wealth into generational wealth isn'tonlyaboutdollarsand cents, but about hearts and minds. The “third generation curse” of wealth is a well-recognized phenomenon that often follows the pattern of wealth creation, growth,thenloss.Teaching thevalueofmoneytothose who have always known
The challenges in turning personal wealth into generational wealth isn'tonlyaboutdollarsand cents, but about hearts and minds. The “third generation curse” of wealth is a well-recognized phenomenon that often follows the pattern of wealth creation, growth,thenloss.Teaching thevalue moneytothose who have always known
plenty is challenging, but familyphilanthropycanbe an education. By sharing philanthropic decision making and management with the next generation, you are sharing your values, and giving your nextgenerationahands-on wealthworkshop. Thisispartofarealmof financial planning called family governance” which focuses on managing money matters as well as the emotional ones Families with significant wealth,orwhoownclosely held businesses or other significant illiquid assets, may benefit from this a
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ng transparent about the strategies, opportunities and stakes of wealth, wealth, earlier generations can help later generations preparefortheirmomentat theheadofthefamily
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that your furry friend may beonthewrongdiet.
AccordingtoTolbert,the following signs may indicatethatit’stimetoseea veterinarian about switchingyourdog’sfood:
needs them live longer better, also of loss doesn’t correlate age youever intothe supplies ofthe storeand ove whel y num
“You also need to consider things like your dog’s age,” she said. “Most dogs go through three big lifestages growth,adult, andsenior Witheachstage, the animal’s nutritional requirements and the benefits they get from different nutrients will change So, a growing puppy needs different food thanaseniordog.”
“ u l o ne d to like your age,” she “Most dogs through three big stages growth,adult, senior stage, the nutritional r u ts and e they from different will change a growing needs food
Brittle coat that is abnormalforthebreed
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Loss of coat sheen or changeofcoatcolor
Hairloss
Activitylossthatdoesn’t correlatewithage
supporting each condition condition anditsnutritionalneeds.
Changes in stool consistencyorfrequency
Ch nges in tool consistencyor
your friend onthewrongdiet. Making sure that
Change in appetite or food-seekingbehavior
It s also important to make sure that your dog food’s health claims are backed by research,” she
said.“Yourveterinariancan help you identify which claimsareaccurate.”
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Making sure that your canine companion eats a healthydiettailoredtotheir needs will help them live longerandfeelbetter,while while also reducing their chances ofdisease.
Tolbertrecommendsthat everydogownerchecktheir pet’s food label to see if it meets the nutritional levels recommended by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO), an organization that helps to set standards for pet foods based on type andanimalstageoflife.
“An AAFCO adequacy ensure thatyou’re yourdog food that is appropriately includingproviding caloric information, life stage adequacy ingredient list,” she
“An AAFCO adequacy statement helps to ensure thatyou’refeedingyourdog a food that is appropriately labeledincludingproviding caloric information, a life stage adequacy statement, and an ingredient list,” she said.
How To Know When YourDogIsOnTheWrong Food
Because there are no universally correct choices for dog food, it’s important topayattentiontothesigns
“The kind of food your dog can onwhereyou and youhave to,whether you have multiple pets to feed,andwhatkinds food afford,” Tolbert
“The kind of food you feed your dog can depend onwhereyouliveandwhat youhaveaccessto,whether you have multiple pets to feed,andwhatkindsoffood feed, you can afford,” Tolbert said.
Tolbertrecommendsthat every their pet’s food to it nutritional levels r com ended b he American Officials an organization that to set standards pet foods type andanimalstageof How When IsOn Wrong Food Because no choices food, it’s important pay signs
“While these signs are not a guarantee that your dog is on the wrong diet, they are often early signals of an inappropriate diet or thatsomethingelseisgoing on,” she said. “Either way, it’stimetovisitaveterinarian.”
signs are a guarantee your is on the are often early signals of or is on,” said. way, it’stimetovisitaveterinarian.”
TheBenefitsOfWorking WithAVeterinarian
Regardless of what diet you’re interested in feeding your dog Tolbert always recommendstalkingtoyour veterinarian before switchingtoanewdiet.
interested in dog talkingto ete in rian b fo e switchingto diet.
Your veterinarian can helpyoudecidewhichkind offoodisbestbasedonyour dog’shealthstatus,tasteand consistency preferences, and other factors, like your budget,” she said “Especially if your pet has multiple health issues, it’s importanttoaskforhelpso that you can be sure you’re
You know this year, which can be said of the last four years, has been pretty tough on people. Many millions of families have had real tough times, justtoputaroofovertheir heads, and food on the table And here in Montgomery County, we still have those things, but they are not as prevalent. Andevenwiththat,wecan be proud of ourselves that even when we had some toughtimesourselveswith the hurricane from months back, we still had the strength to donate to give some hope to North Carolina with their own storm We should be
You know this which can be said of the years, tough on Many millions of have had real tough times, justtoputaroofovertheir and food on the And County, still things, are prevalent. Andevenwiththat,wecan be of ourselves even when we had some toughtimesourselveswith the hurricane from months still had the to donate to hope to their We be
thankful we made it through another year, and now we have a reason to look forward to a brighter future next year Things arelookingup. Thestorm cloudsarestartingtoclear, andwewillallbebetterfor the ordeal we have gone throughtogether
thankful through year, now a reason look forward to a brighter future year Things arelookingup. clouds startingtoclear andwewillallbe the ordeal have gone throughtogether
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I’m thankful that I’m able to write something that people want to read.
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We all have something that we are thankful for I amthankfulthatI’mableto meet tons of people every week, and get along with them. Andinworkingwith theArtsandEntertainment folks,thereisnodoubtthat withsomeloversofthearts that we don’t share the same politics, and thankfully the subject rarely is broached. But I’m not gonna rock the boat being the only Conservative at thetable. Sure,Icouldgo all ‘Page 4’ on them, but what purpose would it serve? I’m there for the love of the arts, and whoever heard of a conservative arts and entertainment columnist? Growing up, I never took the arts and entertainment seriously, I played sixth gradecoronetandthatwas it. IplayedJosephoneyear inanativityplayatchurch; then in 4th grade, I entertained my fellow studentsbythrowingaball between other ball players on the school stage while singing. Oh, and let’s not forget my greatest acting achievement, as a Third BaseFan,(Iwasoneofthe 1200) in ‘The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training,’ifsomeonecouldhelp mewithanIMDBcredit,I
We all something that we are thankful for I amthankfulthatI’mableto meet tons of people every week, and along with them. inworkingwith theArtsandEntertainment folks,there nodoubtthat withsomeloversofthearts that we share the same politics, and thankfully the subject rarely is broached. But not gonna the boat being the only Conservative at the Sure,Icouldgo all ‘Page 4’ on them, but what purpose would it serve? I’m there for the love of the arts, and whoever heard of a conservative arts and entertainment columnist? Growing up, I never took the arts and entertainment seriously, I played sixth grade andthatwas it. IplayedJosephoneyear inanativity atchurch; then in 4th grade, I entertained my fellow studentsbythrowingaball between other players on school stage while singing. Oh, not forget my greatest acting achievement, as a Third BaseFan,(Iwasone the 1200) in ‘The News Bears in Breaking Training,’ someonecouldhelp mewithanIMDBcredit,I
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Sometimes I mess up, like withmyVeteranfriendJoe Tessari,backinSeptember, when I was sick. Joe is a Desert Storm Veteran like myself, he Marine, and I, Army Anyway, I didn’t erase the rest of the template that I used to create the segment, and it shows Joe actual service credits. Then he mysteriouslyservedinVietnamin 1970, then in Afghanistan in 2005, and it’s a wonder he wasn’t credited with WWII or Korean War or service. Then at the end I wrote Good Luck k
CHARLIE, and Congratulations on being MCNs ‘Veteran of the Week’.” When the guys at 105 saw the mistake, my cheeks were sore from laughing. It was a wonderful and funnymessup,andproves that my editor Lacy, reads not anything that I write. Sheoncepublishedaletter from Montgomery County Pennsylvania, which we gotagreatlaughfrom. from. I’m thankful for all my friends in the Food and Drink world. I often say that I’m “paid in food and drink.” Of course it was not a position that I would have strived for, but my fatecertainlyplayedapart in nudging me in that direction I’ve experienced a lot of pain and sufferingtogettothepoint where I can say I work for food and drink. Not to mention that my philoso-
that I’m able write something that people want to read. Sometimes I up, like withmyVeteran Joe Tessari,backinSeptember when I was Joe is a Desert Storm like myself, he Marine, and I, Army Anyway I didn’t erase the rest the template that used to create the segment, it shows actual service credits. Then mysteriouslyservedinVietnamin 1970, then in Afghanistan in 2005, and it’s a wonder he wasn’t credited with WWII or Korean War service. Then at I wrote, “Good uck CHARLIE, and Congratulations on MCNs ‘Veteran of the Week’.” When the at 105 saw the cheeks were sore from laughing. It wonderful and funnymess andproves that my Lacy, reads not anything that I write. Sheoncepublishedaletter from Montgomery County Pennsylvania, we gotagreatlaughfrom. thankful for my friends in Food and Drink I often say that I’m “paid in and drink.” it was not a that I would have for but my fate apart in me that direction I’ve experienced lot of and suffering tothepoint where I say I work for food drink. to mention that philoso-
phy aregonna me back to or again gave me strength to endeavor hope my experience helps of you to you haveconfidencein at least you try Lookatme,Iburnt bacon as writeaboutfood, well, I might Youcertainlydon’thaveto your on linein combat zone like I did, ment against a communist defeat cancer We can all, out with precision, do thatweallwant do besides usual And if reach that definitely be thankful. I suream. I’m thankful for friends 105, or
phyof‘whataregonnado, send me back to Iraq, or give me cancer again,’ gave me the strength to even embark on the endeavor I hope my experience helps one of you to do something you maynothaveconfidencein achieving, but at least you cantry Lookatme,Iburnt bacon as a kid, and still writeaboutfood,somesay pretty well, I might add. Youcertainlydon’thaveto putyourlifeonthelineina combat zone like I did, or risk national embarrassment against a communist country, or defeat cancer
We can all, if planned out with great precision, do somethingthatweallwant to do besides the usual 9-5 grind. And if you reach that point, you can definitely be thankful. I forsuream. I’m thankful for my friends at 105, or ‘The Lone Star Honor Flight VeteransGroup.’ Wehave somuchfuneachWednesdaymorningat0800hours. I met each and every veteran or supporter that comesthroughthosedoors every week, and so many havesuchinspiringstories. We have Veterans from all of America’s conflicts sinceWorldWarII,andweand are the only group in the country as far as I can see.
Many105WWIIVeterans, with links to many history links books have passed on, and it was a pleasure meeting them, and we still have WWII Veterans who are fixtures at each event, and are expected to present
VeteransGroup.’ We so funeach daymorningat I met each supporter every week, many We Veterans all of World II,and are only group in the far I can see. 105 with links to many history books passed on, and it was a pleasure meeting them, we still who are at event, and expected to present
themselves each week for inspection and breakfast. The place even has a museum for the public to checkout. Forme,it’slike ‘Cheers,’ where everyone knows your name, well at least mine, and a few others. Andtobepartofit isaspecialhonor
each week for inspection place has museum for the checkout. it’slike where everyone knows well at and a others. Andtobepartofit specialhonor
Andlastly I’mthankful for you, my readers Everywhere I go, whether it is a concert at a Woodlands Country Club, or a playhouse in Conroe or Houston or walking aroundHistoricMontgomery or at a Woodlands f o o d i e ev e n t , o r Margaritaville people seem to recognize me And truly, I’m flattered. It’s really fun to run into people who recognize my work, and are entertained by it. That’s my aim. To entertain and inform. To give enjoyment to readers, and to inspire them to get out of the house, and see something that I’ve seen, ortastesomethingthatI’ve tried. And I’m not that special. My webbed 2nd and 3rd distal phalanxes mightdictatethatIam,but it’s not really a big deal. HappyThanksgiving!!! Ruben can be reached a t : ruben@montgomerycount ynews.net
The Lone Star Honor Flight Veterans Group (105) is located at 13622 Poplar Circle in Conroe. Pleasecall(936)520-2509 foranappointment.
Group is located at Circle Conroe. foranappointment. Andlastly I’mthankful Everywhere go, whether it is at a Country Club, Houston, or Historic ery, or at a Woodlands f o e n t o r Margaritaville, to me And I’m flattered. fun run who work, and That’s my entertain inform. To enjoyment to inspire them get out of and something that I’ve tastesomething I’ve webbed 3rd distal Iam, really a big deal. can be
ar Mo ment & Historical Flag Parkpictured behind Several Rebel Of Arc Members also serve as Board Members Friendsof the forthe Lone & HistoricalFlagPark.
Star Monument & u Historical Flag Parkpictured behind Several Rebel Joan Of Arc Members also serve as Board MembersfortheFriendsof theFlagFoundation,forthe Lone Star Monument & HistoricalFlagPark.
Rebel Arc Chapter special Veterans Committee, and many RJOA Members are also committed giving theirPatrioticTime these various and projects in support in the community
The Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter has a special Veterans Committee, and many RJOA Members are also committed to giving theirPatrioticTimetothese various endeavors and projects in support in the community
The RJOA Veteran’s Committee consists of Chairman: CYNTHIA CONNORS- (not pic-
t u r e d ) , D I A N N E
BELIN,
K E B O D E A U X CHARLOTTE BELIN,
patrons they will be enjoyingtheabsolutelybest a
s possible.
“We wanted to change the menu to offer more choices to our clientele,”
Beverage Director at the Margaritaville Resort
“We’vebeenworkingonthe project for months, and are confident our customers will love the additional choices.”
New seafood items including shrimp, crab cakes,alongwithaSeafood Platter will also be available. The shrimp choices include Crispy Coconut Shrimp, Shrimp Scampi, Key Lime Grilled Shrimp, and Shrimp Tacos. ATaco Salad will also be featured, sure to be a crowd pleaser, along with a Steak Sandwich, made from an angus skirt steak, coupled with a new 12 oz USA Choice Center Cut Sirloin. Also a Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich is on the menu,
ELAINE ANITA STEVENS and President NN L HR (not RJOA Officer: K A T E R I N is a “Blue of Aw rds YNTHIA Veteran.
ELAINE COLLINGS, ANITA STEVENS (not pictured), and President JENNY LEHR (not pictured) RJOA Officer: K A T H E R I N E TAGLIENTI is a “Blue Star Mother”. The RJOA Officer of Military Service Awards CYNTHIA CONNORS,isanAirForce Veteran.
RJOA are loyal yearly attendees at this beautiful ceremony at the Veterans Day Memorial put on by the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Commission This is the seventh Year the Program has been put on Thanks to the Commissioners Court and the 21 Veterans CouncilCommissioners.
RJOA was proud to witness15newenlistments taketheirOathsofService. The United States Army was begun in 1784 and is
was proud witness newenlistments OathsofService. States Army was begun in is
withacrustthatholdsupto scrutiny. Everything I tasted was top notch, and chatting with everyone in thelittlegroup,myinformal polling results yielded that theShrimpScampiwastops among them. As for me, everythingwasmyfavorite. Aslongasitwasthere,Iwas chompingonit,andbeforeI left the little nook in the restaurant the Postal Service called wanting to add an additional four numbers to my already nine-digitzipcode.
“I loved the Shrimp Scampi,”saidKeriFord,an influencer with Nick s LocalEats,oneofthesocial media influencers present. “It had a little spice, very tasty and it was beautifully presentedanddelicious.”
SammyFilalaalsonoted that most of the produce is sourced locally so LandShark is making an all out effort to partner with local suppliers for the best and freshest ingredients in thearea.
“We are listening to our customers,” said Executive Chef Garcia “They have been asking for the freshest ingredients, and that's the
still the largest Branch of ourUSMilitary TheMotto of the US Army is “This We’llDefend”. TheMotto for the US Marines is Semper Fedelis- Always Faithful” The US Navy becamethelargestNavyin the World in 1943, and at firstreferredtoasTheIron Clad. The Navy Motto is: “Honor,Courage,Commitment” The US Coast Guard was established in 1970,andConroeCouncilwoman&(RJOA)SHANA ARTHUR was proud to announce the Coast Guard Motto: “Always Ready” RJOASHANAARTHUR’s Husband, TIM ARTHUR, is a Coast Guard Veteran. The United Air Force was formed in 1910, and its Motto is Above All RJOA Veterans Chairman, CYNTHIA CONNORS, and RJOA Honorary AssociateMember,DOUG
still largest of ourUS TheMotto of the US Army is “This We’ll TheMotto for the Marines is Semper Fedelis- Always Faithful” Navy becamethelargestNavyin the World at firstreferredto TheIron Clad. The Navy is: “Honor,Courage,Commitment Coast Guard was established in 1970, ConroeCouncilwoman&(RJOA) ARTHUR was proud to announce Coast Guard Motto: “Always Ready” RJOASHANAARTHUR’s Husband, TIM ARTHUR, is a Veteran. The United Force was formed in 1910 and its Motto is “Above All” RJOA Veterans Chairman, CYNTHIA CONNORS, a d J A Honorary AssociateMember,DOUG
directionwehaveturned.”
COLLINGS, are both Air Force Veterans, who were present. In 2019 The US Space Force was formed andtheirMottois“Always Above”…AimHigh,Fight, Win!
The Lovely Memorial Program included Original Veteran Poems that were read individually by five School Children from the Children Sacred Heart Catholic School That was truly delightfulandtheywereso proud to read their Poems honoringourVeterans.
Air Force who were present. In 2019 The Space Force was formed loyal this beautiful the Memorial put the Vet ra Me i l This is the Year has been put Thanks Commissioners the 21 Ve eran CouncilCommissioners.
Lovely Memorial Poems that individually School Children from That theywere proud to read ourVeterans.
The Dedication of the newestPanel,#10,of“The Line”washeld.RJOALYN HOWARD submitted 3 new names of her Military Family, and additionally the Civil War “Union” Veteran and Founder of Conroe: Isaac Conroe whose Name is now on “The Line” Both RJOA LYNHOWARDandRJOA
The Dedication of the 10, “The Line”was new names Family, and additionally Civil “Union” and Isaac Conroe whose is Both RJOA LYNHOWARD RJOA A
The new margaritas will be bringing smiles to everyone with sweet and sour choices that will certainly fit into everyone's vision of taste. They even haveafruityfrozenversion that is aiming to please And with options like p
HalfcircleLtoR:UptownShelfMargarita,
Seth Webber the lead bartender at LandShark, delightedthegatheringwith margarita after margarita some that make you pucker upsubstantiallytothosethat hit the palate with the intensity of fruit punch, but can pack a punch if you're notcareful.
“Our inspirations come from the artistry of Tequila and Rum,” said Webber “We wanted to reinvigorate the menu, and give new tastes and flavors to everyone.”
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strawberry, watermelon, andotherflavorscustomers will be overwhelmed with choice, which is a good thing. With names like Seaside Hacienda, Coconut Sandbar Coco Cabana Cosmo Getaway, or Don’t
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BoardofConroeFounder’s Day
Just for the Record: CONFEDERATESoldiers, Sailors, and Marines that Fought in the Civil War were made U.S. Veterans by an Act of Congress in 1957,U.S.PublicLaw85425.Sec410,Approved23 May1958.ThismadeALL CONFEDERATE Army, Navy, Marine Veterans equal to US Veterans Additionally, under U S Public Law 810.Approved bythe17thCongresson26 Feb 1929 The War Departmentwasdirectedto erect Headstones and R e c o g n i z e CONFEDERATE GRAVE SITES as U S WAR SITES.
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to US Additionally, under S Public Approved 29, Wa directed e o z GRAVE as U
Are you aware that the VeteransFlagParkisyetto admit any Confederate
Stop the Carnival, one is suretopleaseyou.
“I’m
ssed, everything was
and I really loved the variety,”saiddinerMichelle Faust “I’ve eaten here before, and dishes like the shrimpscampi,andthe
Ihadthemostwonderful time celebrating the menu with my colleagues at the LandShark Bar & Grill. I loved the energy exhibited by the restaurant staff and kitchen. The Manager on dutyShoaibAhmed,andhis server Corbon Bone took care of everyone’s needs Nashville based country singers Krystal King and KirstieKrauseentertaineda large crowd lakeside that Saturday evening in Margaritaville’s free “It's 5 o'Clock Somewhere Concert Series.” King and Krause are on their first TexasTour Besidesbeinga Nashville songwriter King i s a l s o a R a d i o Margaritaville DJ The singers were invited to the menu tasting to test out the newbie dishes following theirperformance.
Proudly Submitted by RJOA Chairman of Public Relations: Elaine Collings, ehcollings@gmail.com
The new menu at the LandShark Bar & Grill at the Margaritaville Lake Conroe Resort is up and running, and your presence at the beautiful waterfront restaurantisrequested. Tell ‘em Ruben sent y’ah. And the staff will probably say “Who?” But at least you will get your first laugh of the evening I had a wonderful evening, making new friends, and look forward to going back very soon.
Alcohol Disclaimer: Thiscolumnisintendedfor entertainment purposes only Pleasedrinkresponsibly,notjustforyourself,but forothersaroundyou.
THIS NOTICE OF SALE OF REALESTATE IS HEREBYGIVEN pursuant to Chapter 34 of the TexasTaxCode,andRule21aoftheTexasRulesofCivilProcedure.ByvirtueofanOrderofSale issued, and associated Judgment rendered, by the Honorable 284th District Court of Montgomery County,onSeptember26,2019,inCauseNo.19-02-02538,captionedOvationServices,LLC,and Intervenor Montgomery County Et Al -vs- Delia Brown, I, acting as Constable of Montgomery County,Texas,did,onthe30thDayofSeptember2024,inmyhandsforservice,levyoncertainReal Estate,asthepropertyoftheDefendant(s),DeliaBrownandsituatedinMontgomeryCounty,Texas, describedasfollows:
Onthe3rddayofDecember2024,thefirstTuesdayofthemonth,betweenthehoursof10 a.m. and 4 p.m., at the Montgomery County Courthouse steps located at 301 N Main St, Conroe, Texas77301,byvirtueofsaidlevyandsaidOrderofSale,Iwillselltheabovedescribedrealestateto includeallright,titleandinterestoftheDefendantintheproperty,atpublicvenue,forcash,tothe highestbidder incompliancewiththelaw
I give this notice by publication, in the English language, once a week for the three consecutive weeks immediately preceding said day of sale, in Montgomery County News, a newspaperpublishedinMontgomeryCounty
AugustaDrive,Suite900,Houston,TX77057,broughtsuitunderCauseNo.24-10-16487;Inthe457th District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, for enforcement and foreclosure of Plaintiff's lien on the followingdescribedrealpropertyofwhichDefendants,THEUNKNOWNHEIRSATLAWOFDONALD LEEMCGARY arepotentialpartiesininterest:LOT1064ROYALFORESTSUBDIVISIONSECTION2
Lot61,inBlock2,ofNorthcrestRanch,SectionThree(3),asubdivisioninMontgomeryCounty Texas,according tothemaporplatthereof,recordedinCabinetN,Sheets87,88,89and90oftheMapRecordsofMontgomery County Texasmorecommonlyknownas21976BlazingTris,NewCaney Tx77357("Property") andonthe3rddayofDecember2024betweenthehoursof10:00o'clocka.m.and4:00o'clockp.m.,at 501NorthThompson,Suite402Conroe,Texas77301MontgomeryCounty Conroe,Texas,Iwillofferforsale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Charles E. Jefferson & Pamela J. Jefferson.Defendant(s),inandtosaidproperty
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ByvirtueofanOrderofSaleissuedoutofthe457thJudicialDistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty Texas,onaJudgmentrenderedonthe10thdayofJune,2024.inthecaseofNorthcrestRanchPropertyOwners AssociationInc Plaintiff,vs.CharlesE.Jefferson&PamelaJ.Jefferson.Defendant(s),CauseNo.24-01-01041 insaidcourt,judgmentbeinginfavorofNorthcrestRanchPropertyOwnersAssociationInc.,Plaintiffasagainst Defendant(s), I did on the 22nd Day of October 2024 at 10:00 o'clock am., levy upon the following-described propertyofDefendant(s):CharlesE.Jefferson&PamelaJ.Jefferson. NewCaney TX.77357
APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIPAND FOR LETTERS OF INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION 24-47601-P CLERK OF COURT ATTORNEYOF RECORD
L. BRANDON STEINMANN TIFFANYGUERRA
TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: KELLYMICHELLE JACKSON, Deceased
GREETING:
The file number of said matter being: 24-47601-P
The style being: ESTATE OF: KELLYMICHELLE JACKSON
The nature of said proceeding being substantially as follows: to wit:
PublishedDates:November20andNovember27,2024 SELF SERVICE STORAGE OF CONROE WISHING TO AVAIL, THEMSELVES OF THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 59 OF THE TEXAS
MISCELLANEOUS HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL ITEMS OF TENANTS LISTED DONALD WORSHAM, MARTEISHA STEWART, OSCAR RAMIREZ, MAGDALENA GLESSING, PATTYDAW PAYMENTSWILLBEMADEINCASHONLY SELFSERVICESTORAGERESERVES THERIGHTTOREJECTANYBIDANDWITHDRAWPROPERTYFROMSALE.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
The following vehicles will be auctioned by the Montgomery County Precinct 4 Constable Kenneth “Rowdy” Hayden at Saddle CreekTowing located at: 19600 Old Sandpit Rd., New CaneyTX. 77357; 281-689-7705 onTuesday, December 10, 2024 at 8:30am in accordance with theTexas Abandoned Motor VehicleAct,Article #4477-9A
Published Date: November 27, 2024
You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application to Determine Heirship and For Letters of IndependentAdministration filed by Michael Murrey, at or before 10 O'clockA.M. of the first Monday after the expiration ofTen (10) days from the date of Publication of this Citation, before the Honorable Probate Court #1 of Montgomery County, at the Courthouse in Conroe,Texas. Said application was filed on November 25, 2024.
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.
(SEAL, PROBATE COURTNO. 1) L. Brandon Steinmann, County Clerk
i l a m a t e s ber 16 at Family located in Crossing the Washington-on-theBrazos area of WashingtonCounty
The Coushatti Trace Chapter proudly dedicated an America 250 Marker and a Patriot Grave Marker for Patriot W i l l i a m G a t e s a (1759–1828) on November 16 at the Gates-Perry FamilyCemetery,located in Gates Crossing within the Washington-on-theBrazos area of WashingtonCounty TheFreedom
Chapter, SAR, also participated by dedicating a Patriot Grave Marker at the same time, supported by the SAR Texas State Color Guard
apter, SAR s by the same time,
from Allyce Kuykendall Dolan, a descendant of William Gates Dolan sharedtheinspiringstory of how Gates, originally from North Carolina, becameoneofStephenF Austin’sOld300Settlers. Theeventtookplaceona portion of Gates' original land grant from the early 1820s.
The cemetery recently received Historic Texas Cemetery status; a distinction celebrated during the ceremony.
a musket
re y b and featuring remarks
and a musket salute. The ceremony was both meaningful and educational, featuring remarks
from Allyce Dolan, descendant of shared inspiring how North Old Settlers. portion of Gates' original grant from cemetery received Cem s s; celebrated the George, f t e Washi t Genealogical awarded Historic and of this
Additionally landowners
Twila George, President of the Washington County Genealogical Society, was awarded a Historic Preservation Medal and Certificate in recognition of her efforts tosecurethisdesignation.
Additionally, landowners Frankel Buildand US A R c d Partners were honored
FrankelDesignBuildand U
Partners were honored w
thecemeteryandsupporting the event with time, resources, and funding They also financed the DAR and Historic Texas Cemeterymarkers.
cemetery the event time, and funding financed the DAR and Historic Texas markers.
Shirley TXDAR; Chair, DAR/SAR/S R Rela-
Approximately 130 peopleattendedtheevent, including Shirley Bland, Chaplain, TXDAR; Jane Cohen, National Chair, DAR/SAR/S R Relations, NSDAR; Kelly O
TXDAR; Jean Kanter, DAR/SAR/S R Relations Chair, TXDAR; K
, District IV Director, T
Lawrence, Regent of the Chappell Hill Chapter; and Margaret Harding Regent of the James Tull Chapter Also present wereTXDARStateViceC
Members from the Fort Bend, Captain Jabez Deming, Robert Rains, and Margaret MontgomeryChapterswerealsoin attendance RepresentativesoftheTexasSociety Sons of the American Revolution included State President Tracy Pounders,StateSecretary Kevin Kanter, and Texas State SAR Color Guard Commander D
Hamaker Membersofthe Was
H
attendedaswell.
from the Deming, Rains, and Chapters RepresentaoftheTexas Sons of the Tracy State Kevin Color C m n er D v Hamaker s g t i t c l e attended well. Coushatti
The Coushatti Trace
Chapter Regent Kay Pontious, Vice-Regent Jan Cook, Chaplain Cheryl Bolt and Honorary Regent Cecily Kelly had speaking parts in the program. Othermembers played an integral role in organizing and supporting the event by serving refreshments, distributing mementos, and assisting with parking Despite the unexpected high winds, the day proceeded seamlessly and was a memorable occasionforall.
Chapter Regent Kay Pontious Vice-Regent Jan Cook, Chaplain Cheryl and Honorary Kelly had parts the program. members played in organizing ing serving refreshments, distributing s, and assisting parking Despite the unexpected high day proceeded seamlessly and memorable occasion all.
c Preservation Certificates and Medals for their contributions to restoring
with D His ric Preservation Certificates and Medals their contributions restoring
il s, r Pr se at r, Jean DAR/SAR/S R RelaChair, thy a Wel , IV T R B r Lawrence, Regent Hill Margaret Regent the Vicers f s or c PaulaNasta, Amburgey, TXDAR America
c PreservationPaulaNasta, Cyndi Amburgey, and Myra Lowrie, as well as TXDAR America 250 Vice-Chair Cecily Kelly
This week’s Veteran is WilliamBayer,whoserved intheU.S.ArmyAirForce from 1944 - 1946. Bayer wasaB-26Marauderpilot, withtheplanebeingatwinengined medium bomber
flown during WWII William flew 16 missions against German targets with the 344th Bomb Groupofthe9thArmyAir Forcebeforetheendofthe war in the European Theater of Operations Billturned100yearsoldon
November 26th, and his namewasrecentlyaddedto The Line at the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Flag Park Good Luck William, and Congratulations on being MCNs Veteran of the Week’.
November Veterans and of the
RJOA“SigningParty” InLibraryGenealogy Room
byElaineCollings
Of Arc 2721 eracy, to celebrate the “Signing
Theproudmembersof Rebel Joan Of Arc 2721 Chapter of the United DaughtersoftheConfederacy, gathered to celebrate the “Signing ApplicationAccomplishApplication ment” of Prospective Member: MARY LEE
Member: MARY
Sponsors: ELAINE COLLINGS and President: JENNY LEHR, all theRegistrarCommittee, and all her “soon to be” RJOASisters.
another effort finding all
MALEK of Spring Texas.
MALEK Spring
It was such a proud occasion for “MRS MARY LEE”, and her
RJOA Registrar: DANEAN MYERS, did another valiant effort in finding Confederate Confederate Family Ancestors and copies of all those “Proofs” for that four pageApplication!
LEE was
MARY LEE was a tremendoushelpwithher
familyhistorycollection.
familyhistorycollection.
The Montgomery County Library in Conroe has an amazing Genealogy Room that exceeds the expectations of many searchers for their family history The Rebel Joan Of Arc have beengeneroussupporters of the Montgomery Library Genealogy Room in Conroe, for years MARY LEE
Confederate Ancestor: 7th Mississippi Infantry oftheConfederTIONS MARY and JOAN a LEE”, and dent: LEHR, and their the gem is the perfectly their
MALEK is a proud descendant of her
The Montgomery County Library in Conroe an amazing Genealogy that exceeds expectations of many for their family The Rebel Arc have beengeneroussupporters of Montgomery Library Genealogy Room for years MARY LEE MALEK a proud descendant of her
Confederate Ancestor: JohnMartinThornhill,of Company H, 7th Regiment Mississippi Infantry oftheConfederateStatesofAmerica. CONGRATULATIONS MARY LEE
The RJOA Ladies continued their “Signing Party” celebration at the fabulous hidden gem of Marsela’sItalianRestaurant in Conroe.The food is excellent, so is the wine and the waiters were perfectly accommodatingfortheselovely
Belles and their happy occasion This lovely smallrestaurantisfamily owned and another plus fortheCityofConroe.
MALEK and THE REBEL JOAN OF ARC CHAPTER!~
Submitted by: RJOA Chairman of Public Relations: Elaine Collings, ehcollings@gmail.com
Seated:RJOAPresident:JennyLehr,ProspectiveMember:MaryLeeMalek,Registrar:DaneanMyers. Standing:MaryBethLozano,LynHoward,ChrissyBarton,Sponsor:ElaineCollings, KellyHall,andDianne Kebodeaux. Mary
