Montgomery County News, June 30, 2021

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Join Texas Sam Houston State Football Texas Parks & Wildlife Weekly Celebrates Their National Magazine’s Outdoor Gas Prices Championship With A Parade Great Scavenger

(June 28, 2021) - Texas gas prices have risen 3.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.78/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Gas prices in Texas are 5.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 90.2 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas is priced at $2.49/g today while the most expensive is $3.49/g, a difference of 100.0 cents per gallon. The lowest price in the state today is $2.49/g while the highest is $3.49/g, a difference of 100.0 cents per gallon.

The national average price of gasoline has risen 2.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.09/g today. The national average is up 4.7 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 92.1 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.

Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $2.96/g, up 1.5 cents per gallon from last week's $2.94/g.

San Antonio- $2.63/g, down 0.7 cents per gallon from last week's $2.64/g.

Austin- $2.69/g, unchanged from last week's $2.69/g.

"With oil's continued push higher, fueled by continued strong demand globally and production only slowly answering, gasoline prices have had no choice but following the national average last week setting a new 2021 high," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. "As we approach July 4, it appears the only way forward is for gas prices to continue their rise as Americans insatiable demand for gasoline continues to be the catalyst for the rise in price. With hurricane season soon coming into its prime, we have plenty of catalysts for a rise in price, and few that could restrain the situation.

Motorists should prepare to dig deeper for the second half of the summer, unfortunately."

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Hunt for Fun Summer Adventure #GOSH2021: Explore new Texas destinations and share selfies along the way

B a c k i n M a y, a touchdown pass with 16 seconds left in the game from Quarterback Eric Schmid capped off a come-from-behind victory for the Sam Houston State Bearkats in the FCS national title game. Monday, the team was finally able to celebrate with a parade in Huntsville in their honor.

Student athletes hoisted the trophy while standing on top of fire trucks, as Bearkat fans crowded the streets of downtown Huntsville on Sam Houston Avenue.

The 23-21 victory over South Dakota State secured SHSU’s second national championship, and first as a member of the FCS division. Sam

Houston’s magical run through the playoffs included victories over the past two champions as well, with a 38-35 win over James Madison in the semifinals and a 24-20 victory over North Dakota State in the quarterfinals.

The Bearkats kick off the 2021 season at Northern Arizona on

September 2, as they attempt to defend their title. For more information on Bearkat athletics, or to secure season tickets for the 2 0 2 1 s e a s o n , visit gobearkats.com.

Photos by Brian Blalock

Treehouse Center Awarded over $600,000 from Montgomery County

Conroe, TX–The Treehouse Center received official confirmation from the Community............2, 3, 7, 8 staff at the Montgomery Commentary............................4 County Community

Development staff about a CDBG grant funding over $617,000 to their nonprofit organization to complete renovations and upgrades to be able to

accommodate double the for up to two years.

Currently Texas is current capacity of 25 children to allowing up to facing an extreme foster 50 young girls between the ages of 5-14 to reside See Treehouse, page 2 at the residential shelter

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Dacus Baptist Church invites Everyone to Our Open House Block Party July 17th. Lots of Games, Family Fun & Newly Restored Facilities to Tour.

5403 N FM 1486 Rd Montgomery, TX 77356

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine’s Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt (GOSH) returns for another year of summer fun across Texas.

Travel to various locations regionally or statewide, take a selfie and post it with the hashtag #GOSH2021.

Discover history, wildlife, parks, waterways and quirky attractions — plus iconic Te x a s f o o d s t o p s a s a “bonus” to enjoy along the w a y. T h e G O S H 2 0 2 1 challenge ends at midnight on Labor Day, Sept. 6.

Select from six regions, including Dallas, Central Texas, Houston, Panhandle, South Texas and West Texas.

Register on the Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine website or the TPWD Facebook Page, then find the spot, take a smiling selfie and tag it on Twitter or Instagram. Participants can also post and tag it on the TPWD Facebook Page with #GOSH2021. Partakers can visit locations regionally or statewide and complete one or all GOSH activities.

"We are so ready to have fun outdoors again," says Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine editor Louie Bond. "GOSH inspires those day trips that make lifelong memories. Pack the ice chest and your swimsuits and hit the road for a summer of fun.

Share selfies everywhere you go, and you'll have bragging rights at Thanksgiving for being great Texas adventurers."

In the Houston area, avoid being devoured by a carnivorous plant at Big Thicket Natural Preserve and take a selfie splashing in the water at Lake Livingston State Park. Grab a photo outside any of Moody G a r d e n ’s t h r e e g l a s s pyramids and climb the tower observation deck at Sheldon Lake State Park.

Find the geyser at Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum and take a top-notch self-portrait i n f r o n t o f L a K i n g ’s Confectionary taffy pull.

GOSH 2021 Houston Area has more details.

See how to enter, rules, where to upload your selfies and more information on challenge locations regionally or statewide at TPWD GOSH 2021.

Those who complete activities regionally will receive a TPWD certificate and a shout-out in a future issue of the Texas Parks and Wi l d l i f e M a g a z i n e . I f participants complete all 30 activities (36 with bonus activities in each category) on this year’s TPWD Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt, they will receive a downloadable certificate and a two-year digital

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Suggestions for Mindful Eating: Sorbet Food for Thought Diana Anderson

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Wanting to enjoy all the wonderful fresh fruit of summer? Sorbets are the answer. You don’t need a recipe — just a basic template to follow and a l i t t l e c r e a t i v i t y.

Strawberry-peach sorbet?

Mint-infused watermelon sorbet? Raspberry-rosé sorbet? Yes, let’s make all these this summer. Let me show you just how easy homemade sorbets can be with this step-by-step recipe.

Fruit + Sugar = Sorbet Sorbets are a simple combination of fresh fruit or fruit juice with sugar.

T h a t ’s i t ! A b o u t t w o pounds of fruit will be perfect for making a quart of sorbet — that comes out to about five cups of chopped fruit. A little is fine; this is a basic formula, not an exact science. Puree this fruit and add a little sugar, and that’s your sorbet base.

sorbet’s texture. Too little sugar and the sorbet becomes icy, too much and it can be slushy — hit the sugar level just right and the sorbet will taste creamy and melt evenly across your tongue.

Sorbet, as You Like It That’s it! Sorbet really is as simple as that. You can celebrate a single fruit in all its glory or use any combination of fruit your heart desires. Get creative and infuse the simple syrup with herbs and spices or make it a grownup sorbet with a little liquor stirred into the base.

You can even turn a sorbet into sherbet with a splash of cream or coconut milk.

Speaking of…what is the difference between all those delicious frozen concoctions?

* SORBET contains no dairy and is made with fruit and sugar. Not to be familiar texture. confused with… * G E L AT O m a y translate to “ice cream” in * SHERBET is also Italian, but the two are fruit-based but also distinct desserts!

Gelato contains milk, which contains less milkfat, is makes it creamier than s e r v e d a t a w a r m e r sorbet. temperature, and has a * ICE CREAM must texture that is denser and softer than ice cream – a M a k i n g P e r f e c t l y c o n t a i n a t l e a s t 1 0 % result of churning less air milkfat, according to the Smooth Sorbet into the mix while it’s Sugar plays a larger USDA. This sweet and freezing. role in the sorbet than just creamy treat must be sweetening the fruit juice. c h u r n e d w h i l e i t ’ s * F R O Z E N It’s also crucial for the freezing, giving it that CUSTARD is denser and

Treehouse from page 1 care crisis with a large spike in DFPS cases in the state since the pandemic.

Many children in CPS custody are sleeping in CPS offices. Judges who specialize in child welfare are trying to balance the choices of leaving them in their current situation at home with safety measures and other supportive resources or

allowing them to stay and sleep at CPS offices that are not equipped to handle long-term placement of children, much less the treatment they need to address their traumas.

The Treehouse Center began working on a plan of action to build an addition to the home and all the fixings it would need to sustain a population of 50 girls.

When presenting the reasoning for the County funds, they urged Montgomery County to

step up to the plate and respond to the emergency needs of not only foster children locally, but to be able to take on cases from surrounding counties so the kids entering the foster care system have a fighting chance to begin the process of healing so they may go on to be adopted to a loving home.

Montgomery County has a reputation for being one of the greatest counties in the state of Texas for several reasons and one of the biggest contributing

softer than ice cream. The any combination of berries addition of egg yolk to this or stone fruit 8 ounces sugar dessert’s base makes it especially creamy. Not to 1-ounce freshly be confused with… squeezed lemon juice 1/2-ounce vodka * F R O Z E N Pinch kosher salt YOGURT gets its creaminess by replacing 1. Berries: Rinse, stem the milk or cream used to a n d h a l v e l a r g e make ice cream with strawberries or for stone yogurt. fruits peel the stone fruits, halve, pit, and chop larger specimens into 1/2-inch Simple Summer Sorbet pieces.

2. Puree the fruit in a 2 pounds fresh fruit, food processor along with

the sugar, lemon juice, vodka and salt. Pour into another vessel and refrigerate until the mixture reaches at least 40 degrees F, 4 to 6 hours.

3. Churn in an ice cream machine according to the manufacturer's instructions until the mixture resembles soft serve ice cream. Freeze for at least 4 hours in an airtight container or until ready to serve.

factors is that we take care of our non-profits, our elderly, our vets, and our underprivileged children as well.

The funds are designated to add a buildout of 5-6 additional bedrooms with 4 bathrooms, a new roof, a tankless water heater to accommodate enough hot water for 50 girls, updated security cameras in all the common areas with color and sound, an updated irrigation system to reduce the flooding in entry areas (facility is near River Plantation), three new vans, and re-treading of the stairs to a non-carpet, skid proof, durable stairwell.

The Treehouse Center was established 11 years ago, and no updates or renovations have ever been done with the hundreds of young girls habituating the home annually for years. The expanded capacity will increase transportation services for supportive treatment appointments for the girls in residence.

Dhelynn McClellan, Community Outreach Coordinator for The Treehouse Center wrote the grant with the expectation that the Community Development Board and Staff would

award will definitely help the foster care crisis as we take CPS girls from all over Texas including Montgomery County. We want to show our appreciation to Commissioner Charlie Riley in Precinct 2 and Commissioner Robert Walker in Precinct 1, the CDBG volunteers, and staff for their overwhelming support and advocacy of our f a c i l i t y. T h i s i s a Christmas gift to the community”.

The Treehouse Center is a residential home niched in a neighborhood near River Plantation in Conroe serving young girls 5-14 years of age with a safe place to live until they are stable enough to go back to living with their parents or eligible for adoption. The Treehouse Center provides an individualized structured residential program to assist troubled girls in achieving a productive daily life, free from abuse, delinquency, substance abuse and neglect. The Treehouse Center can accommodate up to 25 girls in the center.

Connect with Dhelynn McClellan, Community Outreach Coordinator for additional details at dhelynn@thetreehousece nter.org Contributions may also be made by purchasing items from the Amazon Wishlist for The Tr e e h o u s e C e n t e r.

Additional information about The Treehouse Center may be found at www.TheTreehouseCente r.org

recognize the critical need to serve the young girls as the only place in Texas that can accommodate the large volume of girls who have extreme trauma experiences.

“Our best interest is in the children who come through our doors, all with different stories but with one thing in common, they are no stranger to abuse and neglect and they need help navigating such complex trauma at such a young age”, said Dhelynn.

“We want to extend our reach and double the impact we make by providing the young ladies with the safest home-like environment we could possibly provide.”

“Having shelter is an essential human need. We strive to make sure that shelter feels comfortable, warm, secure, and safe after what they have experienced. A lot of these children come from deplorable living conditions, and some have even been homeless at one point or another”.

Dhelynn McClellan has seen the supportive services in the community and was grateful to know Montgomery County has continued to be supportive by trying to give justice to children facing u n f o r t u n a t e circumstances. Although it is the first step in securing a shelter for every child with no place to go it will spiral into helping hundreds of children for years to come.

“When I received notification of the award it seemed so surreal”, exclaimed Dhelynn. “The

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VLADIMIR PUTIN Updated on June 16 – With 16 President Joe Biden’s Targets!

Walden Happenings

By Doc Fennessy The opinions expressed in this editorial do not necessarily reflect those of MCN.

Folks, our President of the United States “creepy” Joe Biden has given the Russians a list of 16 vulnerable targets in the United States to the Russians and told them please don’t attack these.

Attacking just a few of the first ones would paralyze the country.

After months of p u t t i n g i t o ff , Vi c e President Harris finally is visiting the Texas border.

Unfortunately, she has gone to El Paso, the most controlled area on the border; rather than the epicenter about 500 miles south of El Paso. Also, she surrounds herself with all democrats and did not invite the most knowledgeable person, Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick about the invasion of the illegals into the United States, to be included in the visit inspection. Anyway let’s take a look at the 16 items on the list that President Biden gave to the Russian Premier Vladimir

Putin.This week’s article in review is titled, “VLADIMIR PUTIN Updated on June 16 With 16 President Joe Biden’s targets!”

This article was authored by Morgan Phillips with The Heritage Foundation and published on June 16th by The Daily Signal. All the words that follow are the unabridged words of Morgan Phillips throughout the article.

Biden gave Putin a list of 16 critical infrastructure entities 'off limits' to cyberattacks.

Those entities included energy, water and more.

Folks this article which informs you of what the President of the United States gave to Russian premier on his meeting with him. This has just astounded the people throughout the country since it really seems that President Joe Biden gave Russia a list of America’s prime targets if we were ever to go into a war.

Morgan Phillips is with Fox Business Morgan Philips investigative Reporter for Digital politics FoxNews FoxBusiness By Morgan Phillips FOXBusiness Rep. Green on Putin press conference: 'Sur-

prised' at level of conflating he did Rep. Mark Green, RTenn., discusses Putin's press conference, arguing that Biden 'hasn't backed his words with actions.'

President Biden told reporters Wednesday he gave President Vladimir Putin a list of 16 critical infrastructure entities that are "off limits" to a Russian cyberattack.

Those entities include: (1.) ENERGY (2.) WATER (3.) HEALTH CARE (4.) EMERGENCIES (5.) CHEMICAL (6.) NUCLEAR ( 7 . ) COMMUNICATIONS (8.) GOVERMENT (9.) DEFENCE (10.) FOOD (11.) COMMERCIAL FACILITIES (12.) IT ( 1 3 . ) TRANSPORTATION (14.) DAMS ( 1 5 . ) MANUFACTURING (16.) FINANCIAL SERVICES "We'll find out whether we have a cybersecurity arrangement that begins to bring some order, “Biden said. Putin, for his part, denied any involvement in a recent

spate of cyberattacks that have hit major industries across the U.S.” “I looked at him. I said, ‘How would you feel if ransomware took on the pipelines from your oil fields?’ He said, ‘It would matter.’ This is not about just our self-interest." the president said.

Biden refused to say if military action was on the table if Russia was found to be responsible for a ransomware attack.

"In terms of the red line you laid down is military response an option for a ransomware attack?" a reporter asked.

"Thank you very much," Biden said as he abruptly tried to end the s h o r t e r- t h a n - e x p e c t e d conference. "No, we didn't talk about military response," he said when pressed again.

B I D E N S AY S H E MADE ‘NO THREATS’ IN MEETING WITH PUTIN.” Biden in another moment had said he didn't make any threats but rather "simple assertions. Biden stressed the need for both nations "to take action against criminals that conduct ransomware activities on their territory."

Putin, in his own

Morgan Phillips is an investigative writer for political research for the Heritage Foundation. press conference after the meeting, claimed that American sources say that a "majority" of the cyberattacks in the world come from within the U.S. The number of organizations affected by ransomware has jumped 102% compared to the beginning of 2020 and "shows no sign of slowing down," according to a research note last month from IT security firm Check Point.

PUTIN SAYS, ‘NO HOSTILITY’ IN BIDEN MEETING, TWO SIDES AGREE TO RETURN AMBASSADORS Both Colonial Pipeline and JBS Holdings, a meat-processing c o m p a n y, h a v e b e e n subject to major cyberattacks, where against the guidance of the FBI they paid millions of dollars in ransom to resume operation.

“THE FOREIGNER” Opened On Friday June 25th At The Owen Theater

By “Doc” Fennessy The Owen Theater’s resident theatrical company “The Players Theater Company” opens a new and interesting

production on Friday, June 25th at 8:00 pm.

“THE FOREIGNER”.

The show will be presented every weekend from Friday, June 25th

until July 4th.

Week 1: Friday and Saturday, June 25th and 26th at 8:00 p.m. with a Sunday Matinee at 2:00 p.m. Week 2: Friday and

Saturday, July 2nd and 3rd at 8:00 p.m. with a 2:00 p.m. Sunday show. For ticket reservations please call the Owen Theater Box Office daily between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m. at: (936)539-4090.

Folks, The Foreigner is a fun, two-act comedy

by American playwright Larry Shue. The story takes place in a fishing lodge in rural Tilghman County, Georgia where two Englishmen, Froggy and Charlie, arrive as guests. The shy Charlie agreed to accompany Froggy on the trip after his sick wife begged him to go. When people at the lodge try to talk to Charlie, however, he remains silent: he is terribly shy, depressed about his wife’s illness, and cannot find the words to reply. Froggy claims that Charlie cannot talk because he is a “foreigner” from an exotic country and does not understand English.

Taking the explanation that he’s a non-English speaker as fact, the lodge’s guests quickly begin revealing their secrets, and Charlie soon discovers scandals amongst

some of the residents of the lodge.

For ticket reservations please call the Owen Theater Box Office daily between 3:00 and 6:00pm at: (936)5394090.

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Texas State Senator

Robert Nichols Jacksonville, TX – Today, Senator Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville) announced he will seek reelection to represent Senate District 3 in the Texas Senate. Senate District 3 is comprised of

19 counties covering the greater part of East Texas and Montgomery County.

“It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as a representative of East Texas and our values in the Senate,” said Senator

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Nichols Announces Campaign For Re-election Nichols. “It’s my hope that the people of SD-3 will allow me to continue to serve them and their interests in the Legislature.”

Senator Nichols was first elected to the Texas Senate in 2006 and has served as the chair of the Senate Committee on

Transportation since 2011.

Senator Nichols is also the vice chair of the Business and Commerce Committee and serves on Finance, Criminal Justice, Local Government, and Select Redistricting Committees.

“I have always strived to be a strong voice for rural interests and Senate

District 3 during my time in the Senate,” said Senator Nichols. “I am humbly asking Texans in my district to continue to give me that honor.”

Before being elected to the Senate, Nichols served as a TxDOT Commissioner for eight years. He was appointed to the commis-

sion by then-Governor Bush and reappointed by Governor Rick Perry. Prior to TxDOT, he served on the Jacksonville City Council and later as the mayor. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Donna, with whom he as three children, Brittney, Josh, and Collynn’rae.

Gas Prices to Remain Highest Since 2014 for 4th of July Weekend Weather for the Lake Conroe area Wednesday Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm.

Partly sunny, with a high near 89. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

Thursday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Friday A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Partly sunny, with a high near 91.

Friday Night A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 89.

Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Independence Day Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Monday Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

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The national average price of gas holds steady over $3 per gallon as millions of Americans take to the road for Independence Day weekend BOSTON – Rising gas prices have become the theme for the 2021 summer travel season. According to GasBuddy, many drivers will see prices remain above the $3 per gallon mark in time for the upcoming holiday weekend. Even with some relief from a recent small drop in prices, the national average price of gas on July 4 is still expected to be $3.11 per gallon, some 43 percent, or

93 cents more than last year’s Covid-induced price of $2.18.

According to G a s B u d d y ’s a n n u a l summer travel survey in M a y, 4 6 p e r c e n t o f Americans’ plans this summer were affected by high gas prices, which had been rising steadily until recently. Prior to the upcoming holiday weekend, Americans saw gas prices spike in early March, and again in mid-May due to increasing demand and the Colonial Pipeline shutdown.

“With the economic recovery from Covid

continuing, gasoline demand has been very strong. Amidst lower oil production as oil companies struggle to raise output, gas prices have been higher this summer than in the past few years,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “However, once market forces begin to balance, I expect prices to moderate this fall and over time, oil production will again rise, helping bring gas prices down to earth as soon as this fall, but the road may remain bumpy until the pandemic is behind us.”

According to G a s B u d d y ’s a n n u a l summer travel survey, 74 percent of those planning to take a road trip will be taking at least two, further emphasizing the increased demand for gasoline.

With Covid recovery continuing this summer, oil prices are likely to remain elevated, keeping gas prices above $3 per gallon for most of the summer.

Labor Day is poised to feature $3+ prices as well, and should any hurricane disrupt supply chains, prices may rise even further.

Governor Abbott Amends Border Crisis Disaster Declaration To Include Partnering Counties AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott has issued a revised disaster declaration in response to the border crisis, which provides more resources and strategies to combat the ongoing influx of unlawful immigrants.

Originally issued in late May for 34 counties along the border, the updated declaration only includes the 28 counties that have locally declared a disaster and agreed to partner with the state on its border

security efforts — including arresting and detaining people for crimes related to the border crisis.

After issuing the original disaster declaration, the Governor met with sheriffs, police chiefs, county judges, mayors, and District Attorneys from border communities at his Border Security Summit and asked for their collaboration and partnership to secure the border.

Many county leaders have chosen to participate in this

partnership, which is reflected in this amended disaster declaration. Additional counties will be added as local disaster declarations are issued.

"I am grateful for our local partners in our South Texas and border communities who are willing to work alongside the State to keep Texans safe and secure the border," said Governor Abbott. "This amended declaration will ensure that resources and

support are surged where they are needed most."

Counties included in this disaster declaration are Brewster, Brooks, Crockett, Culberson, DeWitt, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Goliad, Gonzales, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, Jim Hogg, Kimble, Kinney, La Salle, Lavaca, Live Oak, Maverick, McMullen, Midland, Pecos, Presidio, Real, Terrell, Uvalde, Val Verde, and Zapata.

Sen. Cruz Introduces Bill to Block Federal Funding For Critical Race Theory Training WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (RTexas) today introduced the END CRT Act, which would prohibit federal funding for any agency or recipient of federal funding to teach Critical Race Theory (CRT) in workplace training. U.S. Rep. Burgess Owens (R-Utah) introduced the House companion bill in May of 2021.

Upon introduction of this bill, Sen. Cruz said: “The federal government has no right to force a political agenda onto Americans, especially one that aims to tear down our institutions and divide us based on race. Critical Race Theory originated out of the

critical race studies movement. It is a Marxist ideology that sees the world as a battle, not between the classes – as classical Marxism does – but between the races. This is inherently bigoted.

“On President Biden’s first day in office, he r e s c i n d e d t h e Tr u m p administration’s commonsense executive order ensuring no government funding goes to antiAmerican or racist and sexist training, like CRT, in the workplace. President Biden’s decision was unsurprising but shows the Democratic Party will stop at nothing to indoctrinate Americans. I am proud to

introduce this bill to block federal funding for CRT and ensure the U.S. government doesn’t contribute to this radical ideology.”

Rep. Owens added: “I grew up attending segregated schools in the Jim Crow South during a time when people were treated differently based on the color of their skin.

Critical Race Theory preserves this way of thinking and undermines civil rights, constitutionally guaranteed equal protection before the law, and U.S. institutions at large. This is the United States of America, and no one should ever be subjected to the discrimination that our laws

so clearly prohibit.”

BACKGROUND In September 2020, President Trump signed an executive order to combat race and sex stereotyping by prohibiting federal agencies, federal contractors, and federal grant recipients from providing workplace training to their employees that use any form of blame-focused training such as race or sex scapegoating or stereotyping. On President Biden’s first day in office, he revoked President Trump’s executive order. The END CRT Act restricts executive agencies from acting against President Trump’s initial executive order.

Governor Abbott Statement on Vice President Harris' Visit to Texas' Southern Border AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott issued a statement on Vice President and Border Czar Kamala Harris when she announced her first visit to Texas' southern border amid the ongoing border crisis: "Vice President Harris is ignoring the real problem areas along our southern border that are not protected

by the border wall and are being overrun by the federal government's ill-thoughtout open border policies.

She will fail in her mission if she refuses to speak to residents of the Del Rio sector whose homes and ranches are being overrun by gangs and smugglers.

"The Vice President was named Border Czar over 90

days ago, and in that time Texans have had their homes broken into, property damaged, and guns pointed at their heads as cartels, smugglers, and human traffickers profit off the Biden Administration’s reckless open-border policies. I launched Operation Lone Star in March to combat this

record-high influx of people and crime, and since then DPS has arrested over 1,700 criminals, apprehended over 41,000 migrants, and seized enough fentanyl to kill over 21 million people.

"Texas has been and continues to step up to p r o t e c t Te x a n s a n d Americans."

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Devotional Building A Temple - The Gates, The Doors - The Life Spreading the Word

By Gail J. Box Gailbox@consolidated.net

One way of looking at our life is with the eyes of preparation. God prepares us for His kingdom in many ways. As children grow, they learn through experiences of going to church. It takes a long time to seek God and realize we have our life here to work on it. Then when it’s time for our new life, He will create it for all mankind to be with Him, in heaven, forever.

The Bible tells us

this: “And I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth passed away, and there is no longer any sea. And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, made ready as a bride adorned for her husband.”

Revelation 21: 1-2.

Later on in Chapter 21, we are told about the great and high wall around the city having angels stationed at the twelve gates of pearl as entrances to the city.

I believe we can begin to build up our life

Area Churches This Devotional and Directory page is made possible by these businesses ASSEMBLY OF Mt. Sinai Baptist, GOD Bethel Road, MontCornerstone Chrisgomery, 936-597-4668 tian Assembly of God of Union Grove Baptist Conroe, located at 100 Church of Richards, Mosswood Dr., Conroe, Texas Texas in front of River About 11 mi N of Plantation. 936-273-1755 Montgomery on FM 149 New Life Assembly of Sunday School all God, Rabon Chapel ages 9:45 am, Church Road, Montgomery, 936Service 11:00 am, 588-3399 Wednesday Bible Study and Youth Group 6 pm BAPTIST Church of the Good CATHOLIC Soldier (Baptist AffiliaSacred Heart Cathotion), 1501 North Frazier lic, (McKenzie's BBQ), 109 N. Frazier, Conroe, Texas, Phone: Conroe, 936-494-5775, 936-756-8186 www.churchofthegoodsol St. Mary’s dier.org. Worship: Catholic, Sunday at 10:30am, FM 1774, Sunday School: 9:30 am Plantersville, Heritage Baptist 936-894-2223 Church 19087 Lake Mt. 7:45 Service Pleasant Rd, MontgomSt. Joseph’s Catholic, ery 77356 CR 213, Stoneham, Phone: Pastor Bear 936-894-2223 936 448-4027 Gary Chapel Baptist JEWISH Church Congregation Beth PO Box 125, MontShalom, 5125 gomery, Texas 77356, Shadowbend Place, The 5525 Spring Branch Woodlands, Road, Montgomery. 713281-362-1100 478-1256, Sunday Bible Class 10:00 am, Worship LUTHERAN Service at 11:00 am.

Grace Lutheran Faith Baptist Church (ELCA), Meets at 464 McCaleb Highway 105 W., Lake Rd. Conroe, 936-588-1944 Sunday Morning Bible Living Savior Study 9:30 a.m. Worship Lutheran ChurchService 10:45 a.m.

LCMS 309 Pond St. Sunday Evening Montgomery 77356 Worship 6:00 p.m.

Church phone: 936-597St. Beulah Baptist 8013 Web : Church, located in www.livingsaviortexas.or Dobbin, P.O. Box 112, g Pastor David R. Bailes.

Montgomery, 77356 Benui Baptist METHODIST Church, Montgomery United Scott Ridge and FM Methodist Church 1097, Montgomery 22548 Highway 105 Antioch Baptist, West Dobbin, 936-597-5560 Montgomery, TX China Grove Baptist 77356 Church, Willis, 936-767Phone: 936-597-6162 4744 Sunday Worship: Dacus Baptist, Dacus, 8:30 a.m., 9:45 am., 407-735-6403, 11:00 a.m. Praise & dacusbaptist@consolidat Worship ed.net Sunday School: 9:45 www.dacusbaptist.org a.m.

First Baptist Church, Www.mumctex.org Hwy 105 W., MontRichards United gomery, 936-597-4230 Methodist Church Honea Baptist 6639 FM 1696 Church, Richards FM 2854, MontgomWorship Service 11 ery, AM 936-588-1260 Sunday School 10AM Jones Chapel Baptist, Porter Chapel A.M.E. FM 2854, 936-756Zion Church, 2505 1308 S. Hwy 1486, Mt. Calvary Baptist, Dobbin, Old Hwy 105, 936936-597-5331 or 936588-2330 449-5983

So we go through the gates of heaven and into the doors, or entrances. Doors represent the many people who come and join us in our life – our friends. God brings us friends to help and lift us up from problems that may come to us. We all go through different times when God seems to be absent.

However, He is not. He’s right there to help us, and He always will be. No situation is too big for him to solve. We just wait for His comfort and answers to come, with love and patience.

Life gives us ups

and downs as we live it. It has been like this since the days of Adam and Eve. But God made a way for us when He sent Jesus.

His death covered all our sin as we seek His presence in times of worship and in times of need. As we pray and seek Him, we can then turn and help others to find their way to heaven. That is the life we seek here, waiting for the true temple of God to manifest here on earth.

As we seek our way to heaven, we live our life knowing one day we’ll be going through the gates of song, the doors of prayers and friendships,

all the way into a life lived through God’s love and understanding. At the very last, in Revelation 22, Jesus said to John: “Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to render to every man according to what he has done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.

Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter by the gates into the city.”

Revelation 22: 12 – 14.

Montgomery, 936-449Living Way Church, 4414 2080 Longmire Rd, Cornerstone Church, Conroe 1011 W. Lewis, 936-441-8875 Conroe, Hope Tabernacle 936-756-7792 Pastor David Whitaker Lakeside Bible Meets at 18961 Church, Freeport Dr Montgomery 18940 Freeport Drive 936.582.7722 Montgomery, 936Thursday 7:30pm 582-1977 Sunday School at Church of St. John, 10:00am retreat and wildlife Sunday Worship at center, 6:00pm Community And 2615 St. Beulah Interdenominational Chapel Rd., Montgomery, 936-597-5757 Lone Star Cowboy Fellowship of MontChurch gomery 21627 Eva St. 12681 FM 149 Montgomery, TX Montgomery, TX 77356 77356 (936) 597-5742 (936) 597-3949 Pastors Randy & Darla Senior Pastor Dale Weaver Talbert Service Times: Service Times: Sundays 8:30; 10:00 and Sundays at 9:30am & 11:30am Mondays 11am / Wednesdays at 7:00pm Livestream: Watch us 6:30pm for Children & Student Ministries live Sundays & Mondays Watch us live Sundays @ live.lonestar.tv or go to the Lone Star Cowboy @fellowshipofmontgome ry.online.church or Church Facebook page follow us on Facebook and click on the @thefmchurch!

Livestream link. www.thefmchurch.co Website: m www.lonestar.tv Abundant Life EPISCOPAL Ministries Corner of FM St. James the Apostle 149 & FM 1097 W. Episcopal, Montgomery TX 77356 1803 Highland Prayer /Sunday School Hollow, Conroe, 9369:30 am Sunday Service 756-8831 11:30 am Wednesday The Grace Christian Pray/Bible Study 6:30 Outreach Center pm 25293 Tisdale Road, RiverStone CommuDobbin, Texas nity Church 936-689-3141 19380 Hwy 105 Ste. Mt. Pleasent Baptist 500 Church Montgomery, TX FM 149 N., Montgom77356 ery, 936-449-6807 Sun: 9:00 Kingdom The Church @ Lake Life, 10:30 Worship Conroe Wed: 6:30 p.m.

1701 McCaleb Rd RiverStoneCC.org Montgomery, TX April Sound Church, 77316 67 ½ April Wind S., 936-588-4975 April Sound, 936-588www.lakechurch.com 2832 Sunday worship @ Lighthouse Fellow10:00 a.m. Wed. activites ship Church, 6:30-8pm Montgomery, 936North Shore Church 582-7700 10 am Worship Living Branch Service Church, 18501 Fm1097 West Highway 105 W., Lake @ the Bentwater West Conroe, 936-588-3400 Gate Entrance New Beginning Bible Pastor Cary Smith Church, Covenant Felloship 19087 Mt. Pleasant 302 N. Danville, Cemetary Rd, 936-597Willis, Tx. 77378 8921 936/890-8034 Father’s House, www.cfmlife.org Family Worship Center, Celebration Service Highway 105 W, Lake 10am Sundays Conroe, 936-588-4660 Youth Explosing 7pm Walden Community Wednesdays Church, Pastors Sean & Lori Jo 12400 Walden Rd, Cook Walden, 936-582-6696 Services 9:30 and 11 PRESBYTERIN a.m.

First Presbyterian WaldenChurch.com Church of Conroe River of Life Church, 2727 N. Loop 336 17156 FM 1097,

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: 936-582-4855 Email: cofcmontgomery@consol idated.net Web: www.cofcmontgomery.or g Paul Praschnik, Minister

as an entrance (or gate) into God’s temple with our songs and music directed toward heaven.

Both of my children, my husband, and I grew up singing songs in church and at home. Songs, so prevalent in our youth today, can prepare their hearts for the music of heaven. Many times I have put Christian music on to put my eyes on Jesus and come out of sad times.

I know God loves music because I have read the many songs of David and others. I even read how the angels break into songs in the book of Revelation.

Dacus Baptist Church Dacus Baptist Church invites Everyone to Our Open House Block Party July 17th 3pm-7pm Lots of Games, Family Fun & Newly Restored Facilities to Tour VBS July 19-22 9am-Noon 5403 N FM 1486 Rd Montgomery, TX 77356

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 is hereby given that by a certain Writ of Execution issued out of the County Civil Court–at-Law No. 2 Montgomery County, Texas on the 10th Day of May 2021, in favor of Kevin Gouty, recovered a judgment in Cause No. 14-08-09399, in the County Civil Court–at-Law No. 2 Montgomery County, Texas on the 10th Day of May 2021, against Mike Alders and Guinea Goat Hill Inc., F/K/A Affordable Living Inc. for the sum of: 1.

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN APPLICATIONS ARE BEING MADE TO THE TEXAS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION BY BLUE MAGNOLIA VENUES LP, FOR A MIXED BEVERAGE PERMIT DOING BUSINESS AS THE BLUE MAGNOLIA LOCATED AT 1 WHISPERING PINES STREET, MAGNOLIA, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX 77354.

BLUE MAGNOLIA VENUES, LLC IS GENERAL PARTNER. MANAGERS ARE TRAVIS KOVAR, ANGELA KOVAR, RANDALL BARR, AND DEBRA BARR. Published Dates: June 30 and July 7, 2021

Amount: $35,240.00 Attorney Fees $ 1500.00 Court Costs $ 328.00 Post-Judgment Interest Rate on the total amount of the judgment at the rate of NOTICE TO CREDITORS 5% per annum from the date this judgment is signed until paid.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Lucille Howard Attorney Fees interest Rate of 5% per annum from the date this judgement is Gallman also known as Lucille Creekmore Gallman, Deceased, were issued on June 14, 2021, in signed until paid.

Placed in my hands for service, I, Philip Cash as Constable Precinct 1, Montgomery County, Texas, did on the 10th day of June 2021 levy on Real property described below, and on the 6th day of July 2021, I will offer for sale and sell at the Montgomery County Courthouse located at 501 N. Thompson, Conroe, Texas 77301, at approximately 10:00am for cash to the highest bidder, all rights, title, and interest that the said defendant Mike Alders and Guinea Goat Hill Inc., F/K/A Affordable Living Inc. had in the property described below: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: BEING ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING 8.4433 ACRES OF LAND SITUATED IN THE WILLIAM S. ALLEN SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 2, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING OUT OF A CALLED 27.97 ACRE TRACT (ACTUAL 28.3523 ACRE TRACT), DESCRIBED IN A DEED FROM ALLIED BANK OF TEXAS TO GUILLERMO CHERNITSKY, TRUSTEE RECORDED UNDER CLERK'S FILE NO. 8210625 OF THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY DEED RECORDS; SAID 8.4433 ACRE TRACT BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS; ACCOUNT NUMBER 0000020100325; PROPERTY ID: R249599

Cause No. 21-41155-P, pending in the County Court of Law No. 2, Montgomery County, Texas to Leslie Gallman Blohm.

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 Leslie Blohm Attorney at Law 11534 Harbor Way Magnolia, Texas 77354 DATED the 24th day of June 2021 /s/ Leslie Gallman Blohm Attorney and Independent Executrix Texas Bar No. 07592450 11534 Harbor Way Magnolia, Texas 77354 Telephone: (832) 567-0739 Email: lgallman2000@yahoo.com Published Date: June 30, 2021 CAUSE NO. 19-38066-G

IN THE GUARDIANSHIP OF

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PHYSICAL ADDRESS BEING KNOWN AS: 1211 N. LOOP 336 E, CONROE, TX DIANE DEMOULIN, 77301 Witness my hand this 10th day of June 2021.

AN INCAPACITATED PERSON

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Philip Cash Constable PCT. 1 Montgomery County, Texas

Notice is hereby given that letters of guardianship for the estate of Diane DeMoulin, an Incapacitated Person, were issued on March 31, 2021, in Docket No19-38066-G, pending in County Court No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas, to Kenna M. Seiler, Guardian, as Guardian of the Person and Estate.

By: S. Closson The residence of Guardian of the Person and Estate is in Montgomery County, Texas, and Sergeant the mailing address is: Kenna M. Seiler, Guardian of the Person and Estate of Diane DeMoulin, an Incapacitated Person, c/o Seiler Mitby, PLLC, 2700 Research Forest Drive, Suite 100, The TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE AND TIME: Woodlands, Texas 77381.

CASHIER'S CHECK OR MONEY ORDER AT THE CONCLUSION OF SALE All persons having claims against this estate, which is currently being administered, are SALE WILL BE HELD AT APPROXIMATELY 10:00 A.M. required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. All persons having Published Dates: June 16, 23, 30, 2021 claims should address them in care of the representative at the address stated above.

DATED the 22nd day of June, 2021.

SEILER MITBY, PLLC PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE /s/ Kenna M. Seiler Kenna M. Seiler SELF SERVICE STORAGE OF CONROE WISHING TO AVAIL, THEMSELVES OF State Bar No. 13944250 THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 59 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY CODE HEREBY kseiler@seilermitby.com GIVES NOTICE OF SALE UNDER SAID ACT THIS SALE IS BEING MADE TO Tiffany R. Guerra SATISFY A LANDLORD LEIN BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON LINE AT State Bar No. 24105975 tguerra@seilermitby.com www.storageauction.com STARTING ON 07/14/21. CONTENTS ARE 2700 Research Forest Drive, Suite 100 MISCELLANEOUS, HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL ITEMS OF TENANTS The Woodlands, Texas 77381 AS LISTED, JOENIQUEA WILLIAMS, MONIQUE SHEPPARD. PAYMENTS WILL (281) 419-7770 BE MADE IN CASH ONLY. SELF SERVICE STORAGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO (281) 419-7791-Telecopier REJECT ANY BID AND WITHDRAW PROPERTY FROM SALE. Published Date: June 30, 2021

Published dates: June 30 and July 7, 2021 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Geraldine Yvonne Blackburn Smith, Deceased, were issued on June 10, 2021, in Cause No. 21-41105-P, pending in the County Court of Montgomery County, Texas, to: Leslie Smith.

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: Leslie Smith 79 White Oak Dr. N. New Caney, Texas 77357 DATED the 28th day of June, 2021.

Dana T. Williams Attorney for Leslie Smith State Bar No.: 00794852 310 W. Polk Street Livingston, Texas 77351 Telephone: (936) 327-9218 Facsimile: (936) 327-6118 E-mail: dwilliams@wms-firm.com Published Date: June 30, 2021

FIRST NOTIFICATION TO OWNER ZONE 3 IMPOUND - VSF# 0645778VSF 19600 OLD SAND PIT RD NEW CANEY, TX 77357 PH: (281) 689-7705 EMAIL: SADDLECREEKTOWING@AOL.COM DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: TOW DATE: 6-24-2021 LOCATION TOWED FROM: SH 242 & Firetower Rd VEHICLE: 2017 Ram 2500 COLOR: Blue LICENSE PLATE: 61804L2 (CA) LAST 4 VIN#: 2652 DESCRIPTION OF CHARGES: POLICE VEHICLE TOW: $250.00 DAILY STORAGE RATE: $20.64 IMPOUND FEE: $20.64 NOTIFICATION FEE: $50.00 MCSO ADMIN FEE: $25.00 SALES TAX ON STORAGE & IMPOUND FEE: 8.25% Published Date: June 30, 2021

No. 21-40965-P ESTATE OF SAMUEL D. PAGE also known as SAMUEL DANIEL PAGE, DECEASED

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COUNTY COURT AT LAW NUMBER 2 OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that on the 8th day of June 2021, Letters Testamentary were issued to CYNTHIA ANN UHLENHOP, as Independent Executrix of said Estate, in proceedings in the County Court at Law No. 2 of Montgomery County.

All persons having claims against the Estate are hereby required to present the same to the said CYNTHIA ANN UHLENHOP, at 1546 Lake Ridge, Canyon Lake, TX 78133, as Independent Executrix of said Estate, within the time prescribed by law.

DATED the 28th day of June, 2021 IRA D. WEIZEL IRESON & WEIZEL, PLLC State Bar No. 21118425 9720 Cypresswood Dr., Suite 238 Houston, Texas 77070 (713) 228-1160; (713) 228-1161 (fax) ATTORNEYS FOR THE ESTATE OF SAMUEL D. PAGE also known as SAMUEL DANIEL PAGE, Deceased Published Date: June 30, 2021

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Community Melissa Eickenhorst Wins One Plexus® Award at Global Convention Conroe, TX (June 28, 2021) – Melissa Eickenhorst of Conroe, Texas, was recognized as a 2021 One Plexus Award winner for making a difference both in her business and community.

This prestigious award, announced during the 2021 Plexus Worldwide “Shine” Convention, honors recipients who take extraordinary measures to support peers, give back to their local community, and empower others to make the world a better place.

“When I joined Plexus, I had no idea how much it would change my life,” said Melissa Eickenhorst, Plexus Diamond Ambassador. “I am able to pursue

my passion on my terms, always be there for my children, and invest in new friendships every day.”

Eickenhorst was once inspiring students in the classroom as a high school English teacher, but now helps others reach their health and business goals as a Plexus Diamond Ambassador. While being a loving wife and busy mother of two young children, Eickenhorst rapidly grew her team and reached various milestones. Team members and loved ones recognize Eickenhorst as a hard worker and natural leader.

“It is an honor to reward Melissa with the 2021 One Plexus Award. She has

been with Plexus for the past seven years and has changed so many lives throughout her journey,” s a i d Ta r l R o b i n s o n , Founder and CEO of Plexus. “Her leadership inspires and challenges her team to make the most out of their opportunities.”

One Plexus is a phrase that has come to define the unique ideas and values of Plexus Worldwide – both in the field and within the corporate office. The phrase was conceived as a Convention theme but was soon embraced so fully by all members of the Plexus community that it came to be the definition of their culture. Recipients of the One Plexus Award share three attributes: Belief, Partnership, and Action.

These attributes embody the Plexus culture that encourages Ambassadors to better themselves, their teams, and their communities.

About Plexus Worldwide: P l e x u s Wo r l d w i d e , tery is owned by the LLC, is a leading health M i s s i s s i p p i D i v i s i o n and happiness company United Daughters of the Confederacy. The grave sites are sectioned off by states. Ms. Rains took Texas flags and Texas soil and placed the two items at the headstones. While in town she also visited the THE WOODLANDS, Vi c k s b u r g N a t i o n a l TX – On May 25, 2021, Military Park and placed a Junior League of The Texas flag & soil at the Woodlands, Inc., (JLTW) huge Texas Monument. hosted its May Annual The Pemberton SCV Dinner to recap the 2020Camp are commended for 2021 League year, recogtheir dedication of keeping nize JLTW members for t h e c e m e t e r y i n s u c h their contributions, and beautiful condition. announce funding grants

Eva Rains Visits The Soldiers Rest Cemetery On June 21, 2021, Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2 5 2 3 , C o n r o e , Te x a s Division, United Daughters of the Confederacy chapter member Eva Rains, visited the Soldiers Rest Cemetery in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

Eva Rains and Bryan Skipworth are standing in front of a statue dedicated to the Confederate soldiers who are buried there.

Mr. Skipworth is an officer in the Lt. Gen. J. C. Pemberton Camp 1354, Vi c k s b u r g S o n s o f Confederate Veterans.

This part of the ceme-

sadors”) worldwide, Plexus is among the top 30 largest direct sales companies globally according to Direct Selling News. The combination of Plexus products and

opportunities help individuals to meet their health-wellness and financial goals. For more information about us visit www.plexusworldwide.co m.

Junior League Of The Woodlands Celebrates Another Year Of Service To The Community

for selected community partners.

This past year brought heightened needs within our community and JLTW recognized its volunteer programs that met those needs. JLTW Members served over 23,000 volunteer service hours through their 2020-2021 year. Over 7,500 children were fed through their H.A.P.P.Y. program which reached across 13 schools.

JLTW’s program supporting children and teens in foster care, REACH, provided 64 beds for children in foster care.

Over 3,000 meals were delivered to Meals on Wheels and 1,000 handmade cards for the elderly in our community facing isolation and loneliness.

500 Teddy Bear friends and 300 crafts kits were donated to Texas Child r e n ’s H o s p i t a l T h e Woodlands. 250 backpacks with school supplies and 500 books were donated to children of Aldine through JLTW’s Keys to Learning Drive-Thru Backpack Event. 750 healthy snacks subscription to the Texas were also provided by Kids Parks and Wildlife Maga- in the Kitchen in the from page 1 z i n e , p l u s s o m e e p i c backpacks. 700 books were bragging rights. donated to kids in the H.A.P.P.Y. program. A record 1,887 teachers and administrators attended the virtual IMPACT event which gave 5,000 Professional Education Credits across 17 school districts and awarded $5,000 to s c h o o ls th r o u g h th eir Dollar$ for Districts program. 600 hygiene packs were given to teen g i r l s t h r o u g h J LT W ’s newest program, InStep, focused on empowering teens in our community.

J LT W a l s o g a v e financial support to their community partners through their Community Assistance Fund grant program. The following

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featuring health and wellness products that enable people to improve their lives and well-being.

With hundreds of thousands of independent business owners (“Ambas-

nine non-profits were selected with financial support totaling $66,994: Family Promise of M o n t g o m e r y C o u n t y, Special Angels of The Woodlands, Cy-Hope, Love Fosters Hope, Montgomery County Women’s Center, Northwest Assistance Ministries, Humble Area Assistance Ministries, God’s Garage, and Interfaith Community Clinic.

All of last year’s efforts were made possible through JLTW’s continued fundraising efforts t h r o u g h o u t t h e y e a r.

During a year when JLTW

was unable to host many of the cherished in-person events, they remained dedicated and determined to raise funds virtually to finance the much needed community programs.

Giving Goes Glam raised over $17,000, the JL Holiday Market Puttin’ on the Ritz raised $37,000, and The Little Black Dress Initiative raised over $64,000, hitting a new record for the fundraiser.

JLTW’s inaugural Bingo & Bubbles, put together by the New Member class, was JLTW’s only in-person event and raised $17,500.

JLTW also received grants

from Entergy, Nordstrom, Kimley Horn Foundation, American Furniture, and an anonymous donor totaling $21,050.

For more information on Junior League of The Woodlands, please visit: www.jlthewoodlands.org or follow us on social media: Facebook / J LT h e Wo o d l a n d s , Instragram/JLTheWoodlan d s , o r Tw i t t e r @JLTheWoodlands.

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Community “The Pallet Lady” Retires from New Danville WILLIS, TX Although Sherry Franklin has served multiple roles during her 14 years at New Danville, a nonprofit rural community for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, she is often known as The Pallet Lady.

She will always be remembered as someone who cared deeply and compassionately for the Wranglers (New Danville

clients) in everything she did.

With her last day being June 25, a large group of people gathered to wish her well and to remind her to come back often, which she assured the crowd she would do. Starting as a part-time driver and retiring as a direct support professional who oversaw the woodshop, she touched many lives along the way.

Sherry Franklin (center) poses with members of the Charbonneau family during a lull in the action at her retirement party. Charbonneau Industries has a special arrangement in which New Danville clients (Wranglers) are employed to construct pallets for them.

Seven Wranglers have part-time jobs at New Danville for this project. Franklin has held various roles in her 14 years at New Danville, a rural nonprofit for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Among the people in attendance were members of the Charbonneau family who played a significant role in Sherry earning her most recent nickname. In 2019, Charbonneau Industries suggested an arrangement by which they would employ Wranglers to make pallets for them.

There are now seven Wranglers with part-time jobs because of the

Charbonneau’s generosity. They also had a building erected at New Danville to enable the pallet production program to expand.

“I never wanted another job,” Sherry said.

“How could I? This has been the best job ever and I feel like I grew as a person here. Wranglers have a way of doing that to you.”

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