Willis, TX -- Texas Depart- sustaining, master-planned, ment of Aging and Disability integrated community where Services Commissioner Jon adults with intellectual and Weizenbaum and State Senator developmental disabilities can Robert Nichols toured New live, learn, work and grow Danville today to meet with emotionally, socially and residents and administrators spiritually with their non-and to discuss services for disabled peers. Residents who individuals with developmental qualify for Medicaid can disabilities. Kathy Sanders, receive support services, and founder of New Danville, New Danville provides a range helped organize the tour. of other programs including

"New Danville is a special miniature horse therapy, place," said Senator Nichols. beekeeping and community-"The commitment and dedica- based instruction. tion to serve Texans with unique Long term plans for New needs is clearly evident, and I Danville include additional appreciate Commissioner Jon housing, a movie theater, a Weizenbaum taking the time to bowling alley and a tea room come see it for himself. When I with commercial kitchen that first heard of New Danville, it will operate a bakery, cheese was merely dreams on a production and lunch service to chalkboard, but Kathy Sanders the public. New Danville and many others believed in receives no state dollars, but with a unique opportunity to continuing to work with those dreams and have executed operates through a collabora- consider how Texas makes Commissioner Weizenbaum their vision to make this facility tion of several community non- services available to individuals and Kathy Sanders to improve a great success story." profits and companies. with intellectual disabilities," options for Texans with special

New Danville is a self- “New Danville presents us said Nichols. "I look forward to needs."

Willis, TX -- Texas Depart- sustaining, master-planned, ment of Aging and Disability integrated community where Services Commissioner Jon adults with intellectual and Weizenbaum and State Senator developmental disabilities can Robert Nichols toured New live, learn, work and grow Danville today to meet with emotionally, socially and residents and administrators spiritually with their non-and to discuss services for disabled peers. Residents who individuals with developmental qualify for Medicaid can disabilities. Kathy Sanders, receive support services, and founder of New Danville, New Danville provides a range helped organize the tour. of other programs including

"New Danville is a special miniature horse therapy, place," said Senator Nichols. beekeeping and community-"The commitment and dedica- based instruction. tion to serve Texans with unique Long term plans for New needs is clearly evident, and I Danville include additional appreciate Commissioner Jon housing, a movie theater, a Weizenbaum taking the time to bowling alley and a tea room come see it for himself. When I with commercial kitchen that first heard of New Danville, it will operate a bakery, cheese was merely dreams on a production and lunch service to chalkboard, but Kathy Sanders the public. New Danville and many others believed in receives no state dollars, but with a unique opportunity to continuing to work with those dreams and have executed operates through a collabora- consider how Texas makes Commissioner Weizenbaum their vision to make this facility tion of several community non- services available to individuals and Kathy Sanders to improve a great success story." profits and companies. with intellectual disabilities," options for Texans with special

New Danville is a self- “New Danville presents us said Nichols. "I look forward to needs."

T h e s e a s o n b e t w e e n Thanksgiving and New Year’s is one of the deadliest and most dangerous times of the year due to an increase in impaired driving and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is stepping up enforcement.

The message from the Sheriff’s Office is simple – You Drink & Drive. You lose, Just Don’t Do It! The Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone planning on drinking alcohol to be responsible and designate a sober driver. If you drive impaired you will be arrested.

The message from the Sheriff’s Office is simple, Don’t Drink & Drive.

Overtime patrols will begin

T h e s e a s o n b e t w e e n Thanksgiving and New Year’s is one of the deadliest and most dangerous times of the year due to an increase in impaired driving and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is stepping up enforcement.

The message from the Sheriff’s Office is simple – You Drink & Drive. You lose, Just Don’t Do It! The Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone planning on drinking alcohol to be responsible and designate a sober driver. If you drive impaired you will be arrested.

The message from the Sheriff’s Office is simple, Don’t Drink & Drive.

Overtime patrols will begin

Texas, December 10- Average retail gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 3.4 cents per gallon in the pas t week, averaging $3.08/g yesterday. This compares with the national average that has fallen 4.8 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.34/g, according to gasoline price website TexasGasPrices.com.

Including the change in gas prices in Texas during the past week, prices yesterday were 0.4 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 9.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has decreased 12.2 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 5.5 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago.

"The national average has continued to see a steady decline over the last week, and that trend will likely continue through this week at the very least," said GasBuddy.com Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan. "Last week, the Energy Information Admin-istration reported one of the l a r g e s t s i n g l e w e e k increases in gasol ine inventories in my recent memory, which will likely c o n t r i b u t e d o w n w a r d pressure to wholesale gasoline prices in the days and perhaps weeks ahead," DeHaan said.

A b o u t TexasGasPrices.com

G a s B u d d y o p e r a t e s TexasGasPrices.com and over 250 similar websites that track gasoline prices at over 140,000 gasoline stations in the United States and Canada. In addition, GasBuddy offers a free smartphone app which has been downloaded over 20 million times to help motor-ists find gasoline prices in the i r a rea . In Texas , GasBuddy tracks price changes at 13,114 retail outlets.

Texas, December 10- Average retail gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 3.4 cents per gallon in the pas t week, averaging $3.08/g yesterday. This compares with the national average that has fallen 4.8 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.34/g, according to gasoline price website TexasGasPrices.com.

Including the change in gas prices in Texas during the past week, prices yesterday were 0.4 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 9.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has decreased 12.2 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 5.5 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago.

"The national average has continued to see a steady decline over the last week, and that trend will likely continue through this week at the very least," said GasBuddy.com Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan. "Last week, the Energy Information Admin-istration reported one of the l a r g e s t s i n g l e w e e k increases in gasol ine inventories in my recent memory, which will likely c o n t r i b u t e d o w n w a r d pressure to wholesale gasoline prices in the days and perhaps weeks ahead," DeHaan said.

A b o u t TexasGasPrices.com

G a s B u d d y o p e r a t e s TexasGasPrices.com and over 250 similar websites that track gasoline prices at over 140,000 gasoline stations in the United States and Canada. In addition, GasBuddy offers a free smartphone app which has been downloaded over 20 million times to help motor-ists find gasoline prices in the i r a rea . In Texas , GasBuddy tracks price changes at 13,114 retail outlets.

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AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry state agreement is contingent workforce along with our low challenges. Its customers Speaker Straus, their respective today announced Layne upon finalization of local taxes, reasonable regulations include government agencies, staffs, and the Texas Enterprise Christensen Co. is moving its incentives. and fair courts, are what investor-owned water utilities, Fund,” President and CEO Rene global headquarters to The “The Lone Star State c o m p a n i e s l i k e L a y n e heavy civi l construct ion Robichaud said. “As the world Woodlands, creating 210 jobs continues to fuel the nation, Christensen are looking for as contractors, oil and gas compa- energy capital, we believe that and $6.7 million in capital providing the oil and gas they expand their operations.” nies and agribusiness. It is Houston will provide an investment. $1.3 million from products that keep America Layne Christensen Co. is a currently headquartered in outstanding foundation for both the Texas Enterprise Fund running and the job creation that global water management, Kansas. consolidating Layne’s global (TEF) is being offered to has helped strengthen our construction and drilling “We are grateful for the leadership team and expanding finalize this headquarters move economy,” Gov. Perry said. company providing solutions interest and support of Gov. and job creation. Execution of a “Our commitment to a skilled for water, mineral and energy Perry, Lt. Gov. Dewhurst,

AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry state agreement is contingent workforce along with our low challenges. Its customers Speaker Straus, their respective today announced Layne upon finalization of local taxes, reasonable regulations include government agencies, staffs, and the Texas Enterprise Christensen Co. is moving its incentives. and fair courts, are what investor-owned water utilities, Fund,” President and CEO Rene global headquarters to The “The Lone Star State c o m p a n i e s l i k e L a y n e heavy civi l construct ion Robichaud said. “As the world Woodlands, creating 210 jobs continues to fuel the nation, Christensen are looking for as contractors, oil and gas compa- energy capital, we believe that and $6.7 million in capital providing the oil and gas they expand their operations.” nies and agribusiness. It is Houston will provide an investment. $1.3 million from products that keep America Layne Christensen Co. is a currently headquartered in outstanding foundation for both the Texas Enterprise Fund running and the job creation that global water management, Kansas. consolidating Layne’s global (TEF) is being offered to has helped strengthen our construction and drilling “We are grateful for the leadership team and expanding finalize this headquarters move economy,” Gov. Perry said. company providing solutions interest and support of Gov. and job creation. Execution of a “Our commitment to a skilled for water, mineral and energy Perry, Lt. Gov. Dewhurst,

See Drinking & Driving p. 8See Drinking & Driving p. 8

M o n t g o m e r y C o u n t y Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to a residence in the 16900 block of West Hammon, just west of Conroe around 5:00 PM Friday afternoon, Decem-ber 7th about a shooting.

Deputies arrived within minutes and found that 51 year-old Marcus “Dale” Fisher had been shot and killed by a neighbor. Deputies arrested Jaime Ryan Devita (DOB 4-23-1979) at the shooting scene for murder.

Witnesses told deputies that Devita’s wife and children had been seen just before the shooting but now could not be found. When deputies entered the Devita’s home they found the wife and children hiding. Inside the residence deputies discovered in-door marijuana grow operation and guns within easy reach of the 2 and 4 year-old children.

During the investigation Major Crime investigators determined that the victim arrived on his motorcycle at a near-by residence of Devita to visit friends. Fisher was

M o n t g o m e r y C o u n t y Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to a residence in the 16900 block of West Hammon, just west of Conroe around 5:00 PM Friday afternoon, Decem-ber 7th about a shooting.

Deputies arrived within minutes and found that 51 year-old Marcus “Dale” Fisher had been shot and killed by a neighbor. Deputies arrested Jaime Ryan Devita (DOB 4-23-1979) at the shooting scene for murder.

Witnesses told deputies that Devita’s wife and children had been seen just before the shooting but now could not be found. When deputies entered the Devita’s home they found the wife and children hiding. Inside the residence deputies discovered in-door marijuana grow operation and guns within easy reach of the 2 and 4 year-old children.

During the investigation Major Crime investigators determined that the victim arrived on his motorcycle at a near-by residence of Devita to visit friends. Fisher was

See New Jobs p. 8See New Jobs p. 8

From left to right; Chief Deputy Mike Hatcher, Sgt. Stephen Closson, Lt. Tim Cade, Sgt. Tracy Traylor, Sgt. Jerry Serratt, Captain Rusty Fincher, Jacqueline De La Cruz, Constable Don Chumley.

From left to right; Chief Deputy Mike Hatcher, Sgt. Stephen Closson, Lt. Tim Cade, Sgt. Tracy Traylor, Sgt. Jerry Serratt, Captain Rusty Fincher, Jacqueline De La Cruz, Constable Don Chumley.

See Murder p. 10See Murder p. 10

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A messagefrom theSheriff’sOffice:

A messagefrom theSheriff’sOffice:

Montgomery County ConstablePrecinct 1 Promotions

M o n t g o m e r y C o u n t y Huntsville in a shoot-out. Corporal Jerry Serratt was confidence in my employees Constable Precinct 1 Don Deputy De La Cruz has been promoted to Sergeant. Sergeant and those who have been Chumley held a Promotion and with the department for 4 years. Serratt has been with the promoted. I know they will Accommodation ceremony on Deputy Stephen Closson was department for 7 years. continue to lead this department November 29, 2012. promoted to Sergeant. Sergeant Sergeant Tim Cade was in providing the excellent

Jacqueline De La Cruz Closson has been with the promoted to Lieutenant . s ervice our community has received a Meritorious Medal department for 18 years. Lieutenant Cade has been with come to expect from their for her heroic actions. Deputy Deputy Tracy Traylor was the department for 11 years. Precinct 1 Constable Depart-De La Cruz was in a high speed promoted to Sergeant. Sergeant Constable Don Chumley ment.”pursuit that started in Montgom- Traylor has been with the said:ery County and ended in department for 9 years. “I have a great deal of

M o n t g o m e r y C o u n t y Huntsville in a shoot-out. Corporal Jerry Serratt was confidence in my employees Constable Precinct 1 Don Deputy De La Cruz has been promoted to Sergeant. Sergeant and those who have been Chumley held a Promotion and with the department for 4 years. Serratt has been with the promoted. I know they will Accommodation ceremony on Deputy Stephen Closson was department for 7 years. continue to lead this department November 29, 2012. promoted to Sergeant. Sergeant Sergeant Tim Cade was in providing the excellent

Jacqueline De La Cruz Closson has been with the promoted to Lieutenant . s ervice our community has received a Meritorious Medal department for 18 years. Lieutenant Cade has been with come to expect from their for her heroic actions. Deputy Deputy Tracy Traylor was the department for 11 years. Precinct 1 Constable Depart-De La Cruz was in a high speed promoted to Sergeant. Sergeant Constable Don Chumley ment.”pursuit that started in Montgom- Traylor has been with the said:ery County and ended in department for 9 years. “I have a great deal of

State officials tour New DanvilleState officials tour New Danville

Disability Services Commissioner Jon Weizenbaum and State Senator Robert Nichols Pictured above with Kathy Sanders, founder of New Danville.

Disability Services Commissioner Jon Weizenbaum and State Senator Robert Nichols Pictured above with Kathy Sanders, founder of New Danville.

HomicideWest ofConroe

HomicideWest ofConroe

TIS THE SEASON - Jim and Marilyn Hewett saw Red when they hosted the infamous Par 3 Shortknockers Christmas Party. The Shortknockers are well known in Senior golfing circles for their esteemed play, both on and off the course.

Marilyn and Jim rolled out the proverbial Fatted Calf and the Red Carpet with their over the top affair. The entertaining Bar was definitely raised, and "Arriba, A Bajo, Al Centro, A Dentro - Salud!" was the mantra of the evening. See for yourself

c i t i z e n s h i p , s u c h a s a S e c u r i t y c a r d s a r e n o t identification. All seemed in the Shortknockers at play.government - i ssued b i r th considered proof of citizenship. order until she came to my birth certificate and laminated I'll never forget when I certificate. She handed it back government issued picture ID, applied for my first passport. I to me and said, "This isn't any denoting photo, name and date took all the relevant papers to good. It is in your maiden U.S. citizens on closed-loop of birth. Baptismal papers and the passport clerk at the post name". cruises (cruises that begin and hospital certificates of birth are office. The clerk checked over end fromthe same U.S. port) n o t a c c e p t a b l e . Vo t e r my application form, photos, will be able to enter or depart the Registration cards or Social marriage license and other c o u n t r y w i t h p r o o f o f

DO I NEED A PASSPORT TO CRUISE ROUNDTRIP OUT OF GALVESTON?

TIS THE SEASON - Jim and Marilyn Hewett saw Red when they hosted the infamous Par 3 Shortknockers Christmas Party. The Shortknockers are well known in Senior golfing circles for their esteemed play, both on and off the course.

Marilyn and Jim rolled out the proverbial Fatted Calf and the Red Carpet with their over the top affair. The entertaining Bar was definitely raised, and "Arriba, A Bajo, Al Centro, A Dentro - Salud!" was the mantra of the evening. See for yourself

c i t i z e n s h i p , s u c h a s a S e c u r i t y c a r d s a r e n o t identification. All seemed in the Shortknockers at play.government - i ssued b i r th considered proof of citizenship. order until she came to my birth DO I NEED A PASSPORT certificate and laminated I'll never forget when I certificate. She handed it back TO CRUISE ROUNDTRIP government issued picture ID, applied for my first passport. I to me and said, "This isn't any OUT OF GALVESTON?denoting photo, name and date took all the relevant papers to good. It is in your maiden U.S. citizens on closed-loop of birth. Baptismal papers and the passport clerk at the post name". cruises (cruises that begin and hospital certificates of birth are office. The clerk checked over end fromthe same U.S. port) n o t a c c e p t a b l e . Vo t e r my application form, photos, will be able to enter or depart the Registration cards or Social marriage license and other c o u n t r y w i t h p r o o f o f

discuss what not to buy and fruit growers in the gulf coast such as , some oranges , why. area is the problem of diseases. grapefruit, limes and avocados.

Most temperate climate The Bartlett pear is very fruits require a certain amount susceptible to a disease called Apricots can be grown but

When choosing fruit and nut of chilling or cold in order to fire blight. This disease you should only expect to get a trees for your yard, the thing bloom, and therefore, fruit eliminates its culture in all but crop every three or four years. you need to be aware of is what properly. In the south the chill the drier areas of Texas. The This fruit blooms so early that not to buy. Too often we must r e q u i r e m e n t w i l l r a n g e Thompson Seedless and the flowers are usually knocked be concerned with what not to somewhere between 300 and Concord grapes have trouble off by a late freeze.buy rather than what to buy. 800 hours of chilling (that’s with Pierces Disease, a virus Now that you know what not When purchasing anything you temperature between 32? and like organism that will kill the to grow it should not be difficult s h o u l d f o l l o w t h e r u l e 45? F). This eliminates many of grape in three to five years. to determine what to grow. I "consumer beware", and buying the northern varieties of fruits, The heat of summer can also have recently revised a list of fruit trees is no exception. such as the Red and Golden cause problems with other fruits recommended fruit and nut

Many of the local garden Delicious apples, Elberta peach and berries, these include varieties for Montgomery centers and mail order houses and all of the sweet cherry boysenberries, currents and County, Texas. If you’d like a are loaded with fruits and nuts varieties. northern blueberries. The cold copy of this list you can access it not adapted to the southern Another problem facing the can be just as damaging to fruit a t : climate. In this articles we will http://www.gardeningwithtoml

e r o y . c o m / w p -content/uploads/2012/06/Fruits- a n d - N u t s - S e l e c t i o n -Montgomery-Co..pdf .

Save yourself some time and money by staring with correct grow but you must do your http://www.gardeningwithtomlvarieties. It may be years before homework to sure the varieties eroy.com/ask-the-doc/ .you realize your mistake so you select will grow in your Educational programs of always check with your locate backyard. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Extension Office for a list of the F o r m o r e g a r d e n i n g Service are open to all citizens best varieties for your specific information check out my new without regard to race, color, climate. This will greatly w e b s i t e a t : sex, disability, age or national increase your chances of http://www.gardeningwithtoml origin.success. Fruit trees can be very eroy.com/ or “Ask the Plant productive and rewarding to D o c t o r a t :

discuss what not to buy and fruit growers in the gulf coast such as , some oranges , why. area is the problem of diseases. grapefruit, limes and avocados.

Most temperate climate The Bartlett pear is very fruits require a certain amount susceptible to a disease called Apricots can be grown but

When choosing fruit and nut of chilling or cold in order to fire blight. This disease you should only expect to get a trees for your yard, the thing bloom, and therefore, fruit eliminates its culture in all but crop every three or four years. you need to be aware of is what properly. In the south the chill the drier areas of Texas. The This fruit blooms so early that not to buy. Too often we must r e q u i r e m e n t w i l l r a n g e Thompson Seedless and the flowers are usually knocked be concerned with what not to somewhere between 300 and Concord grapes have trouble off by a late freeze.buy rather than what to buy. 800 hours of chilling (that’s with Pierces Disease, a virus Now that you know what not When purchasing anything you temperature between 32? and like organism that will kill the to grow it should not be difficult s h o u l d f o l l o w t h e r u l e 45? F). This eliminates many of grape in three to five years. to determine what to grow. I "consumer beware", and buying the northern varieties of fruits, The heat of summer can also have recently revised a list of fruit trees is no exception. such as the Red and Golden cause problems with other fruits recommended fruit and nut

Many of the local garden Delicious apples, Elberta peach and berries, these include varieties for Montgomery centers and mail order houses and all of the sweet cherry boysenberries, currents and County, Texas. If you’d like a are loaded with fruits and nuts varieties. northern blueberries. The cold copy of this list you can access it not adapted to the southern Another problem facing the can be just as damaging to fruit a t : climate. In this articles we will http://www.gardeningwithtoml

e r o y . c o m / w p -content/uploads/2012/06/Fruits- a n d - N u t s - S e l e c t i o n -Montgomery-Co..pdf .

Save yourself some time and money by staring with correct grow but you must do your http://www.gardeningwithtomlvarieties. It may be years before homework to sure the varieties eroy.com/ask-the-doc/ .you realize your mistake so you select will grow in your Educational programs of always check with your locate backyard. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Extension Office for a list of the F o r m o r e g a r d e n i n g Service are open to all citizens best varieties for your specific information check out my new without regard to race, color, climate. This will greatly w e b s i t e a t : sex, disability, age or national increase your chances of http://www.gardeningwithtoml origin.success. Fruit trees can be very eroy.com/ or “Ask the Plant productive and rewarding to D o c t o r a t :

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Faison Everywhere

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Faison Everywhere

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Gardening

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Register now for Camp Fun each session. Campers bring residents. Session 2 (Dec.31, Quest and join us as we their lunch and snack daily. The Jan 2-4, 7) includes five days at celebrate the season with two program operates from 9:00am $90 for residents and $110 for holiday themed sessions. Camp to 4:00pm at the Oscar Johnson, non-residents. A $10 non-Fun Quest will pack each day Jr. Community Center, however refundable deposit per session with fun for boys and girls (K- children may be dropped off as per camper is required to reserve 6th grade) under the close early as 7:00am and picked up as your child’s place in camp. supervision of trained Fun late as to 6:30pm with no Deposits are applied towards the Quest staff (10:1camper/ staff additional charge (pack extra balance, and all balances are due ratio). Games, sports, field trips, snacks). Session 1 (Dec. 26-28) prior to the session beginning. crafts, skits, songs and special includes three days at $60 for For more information call holiday themes will be a part of residents and $75 for non- (936)522-3960.

Register now for Camp Fun each session. Campers bring residents. Session 2 (Dec.31, Quest and join us as we their lunch and snack daily. The Jan 2-4, 7) includes five days at celebrate the season with two program operates from 9:00am $90 for residents and $110 for holiday themed sessions. Camp to 4:00pm at the Oscar Johnson, non-residents. A $10 non-Fun Quest will pack each day Jr. Community Center, however refundable deposit per session with fun for boys and girls (K- children may be dropped off as per camper is required to reserve 6th grade) under the close early as 7:00am and picked up as your child’s place in camp. supervision of trained Fun late as to 6:30pm with no Deposits are applied towards the Quest staff (10:1camper/ staff additional charge (pack extra balance, and all balances are due ratio). Games, sports, field trips, snacks). Session 1 (Dec. 26-28) prior to the session beginning. crafts, skits, songs and special includes three days at $60 for For more information call holiday themes will be a part of residents and $75 for non- (936)522-3960.

Faison EverywhereFaison Everywhere& Hewett's Host Par 3 Shortknockers& Hewett's Host Par 3 Shortknockers

The long and short of it - hosts' Jim & Marilyn HewettThe long and short of it - hosts' Jim & Marilyn HewettTrue Golf Hot Shots (Red Hot, except for Yellow Shirted Carl Seidule who obviously didn't get the Red memo!)

True Golf Hot Shots (Red Hot, except for Yellow Shirted Carl Seidule who obviously didn't get the Red memo!)

Red Robin RoundtableRed Robin Roundtable

Selecting Southern Fruits VarietiesSelecting Southern Fruits Varieties

Plum-Mariposa

Christmas Cheer at Camp Fun QuestChristmas Cheer at Camp Fun Quest

teacher asked him why he's a you were asked “What they thought beer she yells at Dad and tells was next: “I sold magazines," Republican. Little Johnny grew in your mommy's heart of beer”. Some interesting him to go bury his bone down she said, “I made $45 dollars answered, “Well, my Mom's a instead of her tummy!” responses, but the last one is the street again, but that doesn't and I explained to everyone that Republican and my Dad's a On my way home one day, I especially touching. “'I think make any sense to me”. – {Jack, magazines would keep them up Republican, so I'm a Republi- stopped to watch a Little League beer must be good. My dad says 7 years}. on current events.” “Very good,

can.” Annoyed by this base ball game that was being the more beer he drinks the DUMBEST KID IN TOWN? Jenny,” said the teacher. Oh! answer, the teacher asked, “If played in a park near my home. prettier my mom gets.” – {Tim, A young boy enters a barber Oh! Eventually, it was Little your mom was a moron and As I sat down behind the bench 7 years old}. “'Beer makes my shop and the barber whispers to Johnny's turn. The teacher held your dad was an idiot, what on the first-base line, I asked dad sleepy and we get to watch his customer “This is the her breath .... Little Johnny would that make you?” With one of the boys what the score what we want on television dumbest kid in town... watch walked to the front of the a big smile, Little Johnny was “We're behind 14 to when he is asleep, so beer is while I prove it to you.” The classroom and dumped a box

It has been said by the replied, “That would make me nothing,” he answered with a nice”. – {Mellanie, 7 years old}. barber puts a dollar bill in one full of cash on the teacher's legendary television and radio an Obama fan!!” smile. “Really,” I said. “I have “My Mom and Dad both like hand and two quarters in the desk. “$2,467,” he said. personality Art Linkletter that Author and lecturer Leo to say you don't look very beer. My Mom gets funny when other, then calls the boy over “$2,467!” cried the teacher, “Kids say and do the strangest Buscaglia once talked about a discouraged.” “Discouraged?” she drinks it and takes her and asks “Which do you want, “What in the world were you and funniest things!” I haven’t contest he was asked to judge. the boy asked with a puzzled top off at parties, but Dad son?” The boy takes the selling Johnny?” “Tooth-done a fun column like this in The purpose of the contest was look on his face.... “'Why doesn't think this is very funny.” quarters and leaves. “What did brushes,” said Little Johnny. years because of the current and to find the most caring child. s hould we be discouraged? We – {Grady, 7 years old}. “'My I tell you?” said the barber. “Toothbrushes,” echoed the intense political, military and The winner was: A four-year- haven't been up to bat yet.” Mom and Dad talk funny when “That kid never learns!” Later, teacher, “How could you economic issues. We all need a old child, whose next door Whenever I'm disappointed they drink beer and the more when the customer leaves, he possibly sell enough tooth laugh about now. It is Christ- neighbor was an elderly with my spot in life, I stop and they drink the more they give sees the same young boy brushes to make that much mas time and we need to get gentleman, who had recently think about little Jamie Scott. kisses to each other, which is a coming out of the ice ream store. money?” “I found the busiest “mentally loose!” Just for the lost his wife. Upon seeing the Jamie was trying out for a part in good thing.” – {Toby, 7 years “Hey, son! May I ask you a corner in town,” said Little fun of it let’s look at some “Kids man cry, the little boy went into the school play. His mother told old}. question... why did you take the Johnny, “I set up a free Dip & Humor,” and I hope these will the old gentleman's yard, me that he'd set his heart on “My Dad gets funny on beer. quarters instead of the dollar Chip stand, I gave everybody put a smile on your face, it sure climbed onto his lap, and just sat being in it, though she feared he He is funny. He also wets his bill?” The boy licked his cone who walked by a free sample. did mine! Look out there. When his mother asked would not be chosen. On the pants sometimes, so he should- and replied “Because the day I They all said the same thing,

for the last story... it will him what he had said to the day the parts were awarded, I n't have too much. – {Sarah,7 take the dollar, the game's ‘Hey, this tastes like dog s#@t!” knock your socks off!!! neighbor, the little boy just said, went with her to collect him years old}. “My Dad loves over!” Then I would say, “It is dog

A teacher asked her 6th grade “Nothing, after school. Jamie rushed up to beer. The more he drinks, the The kids filed back into class s#@t. Wanna’ buy a tooth-class how many of them were I just helped him cry!” her, eyes shining with pride and better he dances. One time he Monday morning. They were brush? I used our President President Obama fans. Not Teacher Debbie Moon's first excitement. “Guess what, danced right into the pool.” – very excited. Their weekend O b a m a ’s g o v e r n m e n t a l really knowing what an Obama graders were discussing a Mom,” he shouted, and then {Lilly, 7 years old}. “I don't assignment was to sell some- approach of giving you some-fan is, but wanting to be liked by picture of a family. One little said those words that will like beer very much. Every thing, then give a talk on thing shi#@y, but looks good, the teacher, all the kids raised boy in the picture had a different remain a lesson to me …. time Dad drinks it, he burns the productive salesmanship. f or free, and then making you their hands except for Little hair color than the other “I've been chosen to clap and sausages on the barbecue and Little Sally led off: “I sold girl pay to get the shi#@y taste out Johnny. The teacher asked members. One of her students cheer!” they taste disgusting.” – {Ethan, scout cookies and I made $30 of your mouth!!!” The teacher Little Johnny why he has suggested that he was adopted. To all those who love and 7 years old}. “I give Dad's dollars,” she said proudly, “My was speechless …. Little decided to be different... again. A little girl said, “I know all care for children – this will put a beer to the dog and he goes to sales approach was to appeal to Johnny got 5 stars for his efforts, Little Johnny said, “Because I'm about adoption, I was adopted.” smile on your face it – sure did sleep.” – {Shirley, 7 years old}. the customer's civil spirit and I bless his heart. Folks, Ameri-not an Obama fan!” The teacher “What does it mean to be mine. In God We Trust! BEER “'My Mom drinks beer and she credit that approach for my can ingenuity is still alive in our asked, “Why aren't you a fan of adopted?” asked another child. BY SEVEN YEAR OLDS: A says silly things and picks on obvious success.” “Very good,” creative youth as THE BEAT Obama?” Johnny said, “Be- “'It means,” said the girl, “that handful of 7 year old children my father. Whenever she drinks said the teacher. Little Jenny GOES ON!!!cause I'm a Republican.” The

teacher asked him why he's a you were asked “What they thought beer she yells at Dad and tells was next: “I sold magazines," Republican. Little Johnny grew in your mommy's heart of beer”. Some interesting him to go bury his bone down she said, “I made $45 dollars answered, “Well, my Mom's a instead of her tummy!” responses, but the last one is the street again, but that doesn't and I explained to everyone that Republican and my Dad's a On my way home one day, I especially touching. “'I think make any sense to me”. – {Jack, magazines would keep them up Republican, so I'm a Republi- stopped to watch a Little League beer must be good. My dad says 7 years}. on current events.” “Very good,

can.” Annoyed by this base ball game that was being the more beer he drinks the DUMBEST KID IN TOWN? Jenny,” said the teacher. Oh! answer, the teacher asked, “If played in a park near my home. prettier my mom gets.” – {Tim, A young boy enters a barber Oh! Eventually, it was Little your mom was a moron and As I sat down behind the bench 7 years old}. “'Beer makes my shop and the barber whispers to Johnny's turn. The teacher held your dad was an idiot, what on the first-base line, I asked dad sleepy and we get to watch his customer “This is the her breath .... Little Johnny would that make you?” With one of the boys what the score what we want on television dumbest kid in town... watch walked to the front of the a big smile, Little Johnny was “We're behind 14 to when he is asleep, so beer is while I prove it to you.” The classroom and dumped a box

It has been said by the replied, “That would make me nothing,” he answered with a nice”. – {Mellanie, 7 years old}. barber puts a dollar bill in one full of cash on the teacher's legendary television and radio an Obama fan!!” smile. “Really,” I said. “I have “My Mom and Dad both like hand and two quarters in the desk. “$2,467,” he said. personality Art Linkletter that Author and lecturer Leo to say you don't look very beer. My Mom gets funny when other, then calls the boy over “$2,467!” cried the teacher, “Kids say and do the strangest Buscaglia once talked about a discouraged.” “Discouraged?” she drinks it and takes her and asks “Which do you want, “What in the world were you and funniest things!” I haven’t contest he was asked to judge. the boy asked with a puzzled top off at parties, but Dad son?” The boy takes the selling Johnny?” “Tooth-done a fun column like this in The purpose of the contest was look on his face.... “'Why doesn't think this is very funny.” quarters and leaves. “What did brushes,” said Little Johnny. years because of the current and to find the most caring child. s hould we be discouraged? We – {Grady, 7 years old}. “'My I tell you?” said the barber. “Toothbrushes,” echoed the intense political, military and The winner was: A four-year- haven't been up to bat yet.” Mom and Dad talk funny when “That kid never learns!” Later, teacher, “How could you economic issues. We all need a old child, whose next door Whenever I'm disappointed they drink beer and the more when the customer leaves, he possibly sell enough tooth laugh about now. It is Christ- neighbor was an elderly with my spot in life, I stop and they drink the more they give sees the same young boy brushes to make that much mas time and we need to get gentleman, who had recently think about little Jamie Scott. kisses to each other, which is a coming out of the ice ream store. money?” “I found the busiest “mentally loose!” Just for the lost his wife. Upon seeing the Jamie was trying out for a part in good thing.” – {Toby, 7 years “Hey, son! May I ask you a corner in town,” said Little fun of it let’s look at some “Kids man cry, the little boy went into the school play. His mother told old}. question... why did you take the Johnny, “I set up a free Dip & Humor,” and I hope these will the old gentleman's yard, me that he'd set his heart on “My Dad gets funny on beer. quarters instead of the dollar Chip stand, I gave everybody put a smile on your face, it sure climbed onto his lap, and just sat being in it, though she feared he He is funny. He also wets his bill?” The boy licked his cone who walked by a free sample. did mine! Look out there. When his mother asked would not be chosen. On the pants sometimes, so he should- and replied “Because the day I They all said the same thing,

for the last story... it will him what he had said to the day the parts were awarded, I n't have too much. – {Sarah,7 take the dollar, the game's ‘Hey, this tastes like dog s#@t!” knock your socks off!!! neighbor, the little boy just said, went with her to collect him years old}. “My Dad loves over!” Then I would say, “It is dog

A teacher asked her 6th grade “Nothing, after school. Jamie rushed up to beer. The more he drinks, the The kids filed back into class s#@t. Wanna’ buy a tooth-class how many of them were I just helped him cry!” her, eyes shining with pride and better he dances. One time he Monday morning. They were brush? I used our President President Obama fans. Not Teacher Debbie Moon's first excitement. “Guess what, danced right into the pool.” – very excited. Their weekend O b a m a ’s g o v e r n m e n t a l really knowing what an Obama graders were discussing a Mom,” he shouted, and then {Lilly, 7 years old}. “I don't assignment was to sell some- approach of giving you some-fan is, but wanting to be liked by picture of a family. One little said those words that will like beer very much. Every thing, then give a talk on thing shi#@y, but looks good, the teacher, all the kids raised boy in the picture had a different remain a lesson to me …. time Dad drinks it, he burns the productive salesmanship. f or free, and then making you their hands except for Little hair color than the other “I've been chosen to clap and sausages on the barbecue and Little Sally led off: “I sold girl pay to get the shi#@y taste out Johnny. The teacher asked members. One of her students cheer!” they taste disgusting.” – {Ethan, scout cookies and I made $30 of your mouth!!!” The teacher Little Johnny why he has suggested that he was adopted. To all those who love and 7 years old}. “I give Dad's dollars,” she said proudly, “My was speechless …. Little decided to be different... again. A little girl said, “I know all care for children – this will put a beer to the dog and he goes to sales approach was to appeal to Johnny got 5 stars for his efforts, Little Johnny said, “Because I'm about adoption, I was adopted.” smile on your face it – sure did sleep.” – {Shirley, 7 years old}. the customer's civil spirit and I bless his heart. Folks, Ameri-not an Obama fan!” The teacher “What does it mean to be mine. In God We Trust! BEER “'My Mom drinks beer and she credit that approach for my can ingenuity is still alive in our asked, “Why aren't you a fan of adopted?” asked another child. BY SEVEN YEAR OLDS: A says silly things and picks on obvious success.” “Very good,” creative youth as THE BEAT Obama?” Johnny said, “Be- “'It means,” said the girl, “that handful of 7 year old children my father. Whenever she drinks said the teacher. Little Jenny GOES ON!!!cause I'm a Republican.” The

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Walden Happenings

By Doc Fennessy

Walden Happenings

By Doc Fennessy

The opinions expressed in editorial do not necessarily reflect those of MCN.

The opinions expressed in editorial do not necessarily reflect those of MCN.

Comments According to Doc

The “hustle & bustle” of the will resume on Wednesday, during this time.Christmas season has arrived at January 9, 2013. Have you made any New the Stewart-West Branch “Read with the Dogs” will be Year’s resolutions? What about Library! The Friends of the Saturday, December 15th, from reading more books? Or, joining Library are holding their annual 10:00 AM – 12 noon. Trained a reading group at the library? silent auction of table-top therapy dogs provide a judg- The Men’s 1st Thursday Christmas trees, wreaths, etc. ment-free environment for Reading Group will be meeting This special auction will run independent readers of all ages again on January 3rd from 3:00 through December 10th at 5:30 to practice their reading skills. – 4:00 PM to discuss “The Third PM. The winners of the The next Lego Club will be Gate” by Lincoln Child. Make auctioned i tems wil l be Thursday, December 13th, at plans to attend!announced during the Christ- 5:00 pm. There are some new Don’t forget about the free mas Open House which is on Lego accessories thanks to the computer classes offered at the December 10th beginning at generosity of the Friends of the library! Due to the Christmas 3:00 PM and going till 6:00 PM. Library. Be sure to come and holidays, the schedule will be The open house will feature express yourself by putting somewhat revised. Please check refreshments, door prizes, and a together a one-of-a-kind at the Reference desk for more visit with Santa. Please be sure creation for display at the information about specific class to bring your camera if you want library. topics, or call 936-788-8314, to capture those special The “In Stitches” group ext. 6294 to speak to Jeff.moments with Santa! continues to meet every Due to the popular response

For December the showcases Tuesday from 10:00 AM – to the Friends’ $1.00 per bag of in the library feature “Christmas 12:00 noon. It doesn’t matter books book sale, the books were Around the World”. Be sure to what your level of expertise is. sold out and the special sale has stop in and see this wonderful If you enjoy needlecraft projects come to an end. Donations of collection of artifacts. such as knitting, crocheting, lightly used books are again

On Wednesday, December quilting, cross stitching, etc., being accepted.19th, at 11:00 AM there will be a come join in. Lots of new books, music, special presentation for children The next Family Matinee DVDs, and audio books on CDs of all ages. Jean Kuecher’s Movie is scheduled for Satur- are arriving in all areas of the Marionette Playhouse presents day, December 29th from 2:00 – library. Many of them are on “Twas the Night Before 4:00 PM. A suspenseful kids’ display in their respective areas. Christmas”. Join Rudolph, spy movie will be showing. All Stop by to browse and check out Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Snow movies are free and popcorn is some to take home or for an Queen at the North Pole as included! upcoming road trip.puppeteer Jean Kuecher shares The Third Thursday Reading "May Peace be your gift at a magical holiday story for all Group will be holding their Christmas and your blessing all ages. This will be the only story annual Christmas party on y e a r t h r o u g h ! " A u t h o r time on this day, and the last December 20th from 1:30 – unknown.story time for the year. The 2:30 PM. Titles to be considered regular scheduled story times for 2013 will be discussed

The “hustle & bustle” of the will resume on Wednesday, during this time.Christmas season has arrived at January 9, 2013. Have you made any New the Stewart-West Branch “Read with the Dogs” will be Year’s resolutions? What about Library! The Friends of the Saturday, December 15th, from reading more books? Or, joining Library are holding their annual 10:00 AM – 12 noon. Trained a reading group at the library? silent auction of table-top therapy dogs provide a judg- The Men’s 1st Thursday Christmas trees, wreaths, etc. ment-free environment for Reading Group will be meeting This special auction will run independent readers of all ages again on January 3rd from 3:00 through December 10th at 5:30 to practice their reading skills. – 4:00 PM to discuss “The Third PM. The winners of the The next Lego Club will be Gate” by Lincoln Child. Make auctioned i tems wil l be Thursday, December 13th, at plans to attend!announced during the Christ- 5:00 pm. There are some new Don’t forget about the free mas Open House which is on Lego accessories thanks to the computer classes offered at the December 10th beginning at generosity of the Friends of the library! Due to the Christmas 3:00 PM and going till 6:00 PM. Library. Be sure to come and holidays, the schedule will be The open house will feature express yourself by putting somewhat revised. Please check refreshments, door prizes, and a together a one-of-a-kind at the Reference desk for more visit with Santa. Please be sure creation for display at the information about specific class to bring your camera if you want library. topics, or call 936-788-8314, to capture those special The “In Stitches” group ext. 6294 to speak to Jeff.moments with Santa! continues to meet every Due to the popular response

For December the showcases Tuesday from 10:00 AM – to the Friends’ $1.00 per bag of in the library feature “Christmas 12:00 noon. It doesn’t matter books book sale, the books were Around the World”. Be sure to what your level of expertise is. sold out and the special sale has stop in and see this wonderful If you enjoy needlecraft projects come to an end. Donations of collection of artifacts. such as knitting, crocheting, lightly used books are again

On Wednesday, December quilting, cross stitching, etc., being accepted.19th, at 11:00 AM there will be a come join in. Lots of new books, music, special presentation for children The next Family Matinee DVDs, and audio books on CDs of all ages. Jean Kuecher’s Movie is scheduled for Satur- are arriving in all areas of the Marionette Playhouse presents day, December 29th from 2:00 – library. Many of them are on “Twas the Night Before 4:00 PM. A suspenseful kids’ display in their respective areas. Christmas”. Join Rudolph, spy movie will be showing. All Stop by to browse and check out Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Snow movies are free and popcorn is some to take home or for an Queen at the North Pole as included! upcoming road trip.puppeteer Jean Kuecher shares The Third Thursday Reading "May Peace be your gift at a magical holiday story for all Group will be holding their Christmas and your blessing all ages. This will be the only story annual Christmas party on y e a r t h r o u g h ! " A u t h o r time on this day, and the last December 20th from 1:30 – unknown.story time for the year. The 2:30 PM. Titles to be considered regular scheduled story times for 2013 will be discussed

It’s Time For A Laugh During These Tense TimesIt’s Time For A Laugh During These Tense Times

Friends of the C.B. Stewart-West Branch Library

Library Corner

CONROE (December 4, in Austin. Currently, he serves For more information, 2012) - Lone Star College- as dean of the arts and humani- contact Dave Parsons, adjunct Montgomery’s Writers in ties division at Austin Commu- professor of English at LSC-Performance series wraps up its nity College. His latest book of Montgomery, at (936) 524-6537 fall line-up with a special poems is Established Parame- o r birthday celebration for Emily ters (Lyman Grant, 2010). David.M.Parsons@lonestar.ed Dickinson featuring a lively McCann is a professor of <mailto:David.M.Parsons@lonreading of Emily Dickinson English at Texas A&M Univer- estar.edu> ; or contact Cliff poems, on Thursday, December sity, where she has taught since Hudder, professor of English at 13, at 3 p.m., in the Library 1969. Her poems have appeared LSC-Montgomery, at (936) Building (Building F). in New York Quarter ly, 2 7 3 - 7 3 9 9 o r

The event is free and open to Southern Poetry Review, Poetry Clifford.W.Hudder@LoneStar.the public. Australia, New Letters and e d u

Various distinguished poets, other literary reviews and <mailto:Clifford.W.Hudder@Lincluding Alan Ainsworth, anthologies. She received a oneStar.edu> .Sarah Cortez, Lyman Grant, and National Endowment for the LSC-Montgomery is located Janet McCann, will be reading Arts fellowship in 1989. at 3200 College Park Drive, D i c k i n s o n ’s p o e m s a n d Following the event at LSC- one-half mile west of Interstate discussing her works, Montgomery, the birthday 45, between Conroe and The

Ainsworth teaches in the celebration will continue at The Woodlands. For more informa-English department at Houston Corner Pub, located at 302 tion about the college, call Community College-Central. North Main in Conroe, for a 9 3 6 . 2 7 3 . 7 0 0 0 , o r v i s i t He has a bachelor’s degree from gathering of poets celebration at www.LoneStar.edu/montgomer Rice University and a master’s 7 p.m. More than 20 of Texas’ <http://www.LoneStar.edu/moand doctorate degree from the finest published poets will be at ntgomery> .U n i v e r s i t y o f H o u s t o n . the celebration, which will With 78,000 students in Ainsworth’s poetry and prose include readings, book sales and credit classes, and a total have appeared in The Paris signings, a cake cutting and enrollment of more than 90,000, Review, The Atlantic Monthly, frivolities. Lone Star College System is the The American Book Review, LSC-Montgomery’s Writers largest institution of higher The New England Review, in Performance series is a education in the Houston area ArtLies and other journals. reading program dedicated to and the fas tes t -growing

Cortez has numerous poems, bringing the most distinguished community college system in essays, and short stories in minds and their bright visions to the nation. Dr. Richard Carpen-journals and anthologies in the the citizens of Montgomery ter is the chancellor of LSCS, U.S. and Europe. Winner of the County. Events are made which consists of six colleges PEN Texas Literary Award in possible by the partnership including LSC-CyFair, LSC-poetry, she is the author of the between the Montgomery Kingwood, LSC-Montgomery, poetry collections How to County Literary Arts Council, LSC-North Harris, LSC-Undress a Cop (Arte Publico Pr, LSC-Montgomery Library, the Tomball and LSC-University 2000) and editor of many Conroe Commission on the Arts Park, five centers, LSC-anthologies including the recent and Culture, Good Books in the University Center at Montgom-award-winning You Don’t Have Woods, LSC-Montgomery’s ery, LSC-University Center at a Clue: Latino Mystery Stories Academy for Lifelong Learn- University Park, Lone Star for Teens (Pinata Books, 2011). ing , and SWIRL, LSC- Corporate College, and LSC-

Grant is a writer, teacher, and Montgomery’s magazine of Online. To learn more visit educational administrator living student art and writing. LoneStar.edu.

CONROE (December 4, in Austin. Currently, he serves For more information, 2012) - Lone Star College- as dean of the arts and humani- contact Dave Parsons, adjunct Montgomery’s Writers in ties division at Austin Commu- professor of English at LSC-Performance series wraps up its nity College. His latest book of Montgomery, at (936) 524-6537 fall line-up with a special poems is Established Parame- o r birthday celebration for Emily ters (Lyman Grant, 2010). David.M.Parsons@lonestar.ed Dickinson featuring a lively McCann is a professor of <mailto:David.M.Parsons@lonreading of Emily Dickinson English at Texas A&M Univer- estar.edu> ; or contact Cliff poems, on Thursday, December sity, where she has taught since Hudder, professor of English at 13, at 3 p.m., in the Library 1969. Her poems have appeared LSC-Montgomery, at (936) Building (Building F). in New York Quarter ly, 2 7 3 - 7 3 9 9 o r

The event is free and open to Southern Poetry Review, Poetry Clifford.W.Hudder@LoneStar.the public. Australia, New Letters and e d u

Various distinguished poets, other literary reviews and <mailto:Clifford.W.Hudder@Lincluding Alan Ainsworth, anthologies. She received a oneStar.edu> .Sarah Cortez, Lyman Grant, and National Endowment for the LSC-Montgomery is located Janet McCann, will be reading Arts fellowship in 1989. at 3200 College Park Drive, D i c k i n s o n ’s p o e m s a n d Following the event at LSC- one-half mile west of Interstate discussing her works, Montgomery, the birthday 45, between Conroe and The

Ainsworth teaches in the celebration will continue at The Woodlands. For more informa-English department at Houston Corner Pub, located at 302 tion about the college, call Community College-Central. North Main in Conroe, for a 9 3 6 . 2 7 3 . 7 0 0 0 , o r v i s i t He has a bachelor’s degree from gathering of poets celebration at www.LoneStar.edu/montgomer Rice University and a master’s 7 p.m. More than 20 of Texas’ <http://www.LoneStar.edu/moand doctorate degree from the finest published poets will be at ntgomery> .U n i v e r s i t y o f H o u s t o n . the celebration, which will With 78,000 students in Ainsworth’s poetry and prose include readings, book sales and credit classes, and a total have appeared in The Paris signings, a cake cutting and enrollment of more than 90,000, Review, The Atlantic Monthly, frivolities. Lone Star College System is the The American Book Review, LSC-Montgomery’s Writers largest institution of higher The New England Review, in Performance series is a education in the Houston area ArtLies and other journals. reading program dedicated to and the fas tes t -growing

Cortez has numerous poems, bringing the most distinguished community college system in essays, and short stories in minds and their bright visions to the nation. Dr. Richard Carpen-journals and anthologies in the the citizens of Montgomery ter is the chancellor of LSCS, U.S. and Europe. Winner of the County. Events are made which consists of six colleges PEN Texas Literary Award in possible by the partnership including LSC-CyFair, LSC-poetry, she is the author of the between the Montgomery Kingwood, LSC-Montgomery, poetry collections How to County Literary Arts Council, LSC-North Harris, LSC-Undress a Cop (Arte Publico Pr, LSC-Montgomery Library, the Tomball and LSC-University 2000) and editor of many Conroe Commission on the Arts Park, five centers, LSC-anthologies including the recent and Culture, Good Books in the University Center at Montgom-award-winning You Don’t Have Woods, LSC-Montgomery’s ery, LSC-University Center at a Clue: Latino Mystery Stories Academy for Lifelong Learn- University Park, Lone Star for Teens (Pinata Books, 2011). ing , and SWIRL, LSC- Corporate College, and LSC-

Grant is a writer, teacher, and Montgomery’s magazine of Online. To learn more visit educational administrator living student art and writing. LoneStar.edu.

College’s Dec. 13 Poetry Reading Celebrates Emily Dickinson’s Birthday College’s Dec. 13 Poetry Reading Celebrates Emily Dickinson’s Birthday

By Kathy Turner Jones terns” to catch and store which in turn conserves fossil of roof.Water is life. Thousands of rainwater. fuels and saves on utility bills. Do your own calculation to

years ago, humans began Today, as we become more But how much rain can you estimate how much water you purposefully capturing rainwa- aware of the value of conserva- expect to capture in Texas? can expect to capture from your ter for drinking and irrigation tion and the realization that our Most rainwater harvesting location and situation. Of where water was, or could water demands will exceed applications capture roof course, you can only collect as quickly become, scarce. Some supplies in the not-too-distant runoff. Simply directing a much rain as you have the of our ancestors caught runoff in future, the practice of capturing downspout to a pre-fabricated capacity for. But whether you naturally occurring crevices and rainfall is being rediscovered. rain barrel readily found at any install one barrel or 10, the rock format ions . Others Rainwater harvesting not only home and garden store can water you collect will go a long modified those formations to be provides a natural, soft water, collect a surprising amount of way towards meeting your more efficient, even building devoid of minerals and chlorine, water. Just how much? The gardening needs. rainwater catchments and fluoride and other chemicals, it simple answer is this: Choosing a rain barrel: There delivery systems. Not that long is also an immediate, alternate One inch of rain falling on are a variety of pre-fabricated ago even, water didn’t just source of water that decreases one square foot of roof = 0.6233 rain barrels. Some are made to “come out of the tap.” Many of the energy needed for water gallons or about 600 gallons per our grandparents used “cis- treatment and distribution, inch of rain on 1,000 square feet

By Kathy Turner Jones terns” to catch and store which in turn conserves fossil of roof.Water is life. Thousands of rainwater. fuels and saves on utility bills. Do your own calculation to

years ago, humans began Today, as we become more But how much rain can you estimate how much water you purposefully capturing rainwa- aware of the value of conserva- expect to capture in Texas? can expect to capture from your ter for drinking and irrigation tion and the realization that our Most rainwater harvesting location and situation. Of where water was, or could water demands will exceed applications capture roof course, you can only collect as quickly become, scarce. Some supplies in the not-too-distant runoff. Simply directing a much rain as you have the of our ancestors caught runoff in future, the practice of capturing downspout to a pre-fabricated capacity for. But whether you naturally occurring crevices and rainfall is being rediscovered. rain barrel readily found at any install one barrel or 10, the rock format ions . Others Rainwater harvesting not only home and garden store can water you collect will go a long modified those formations to be provides a natural, soft water, collect a surprising amount of way towards meeting your more efficient, even building devoid of minerals and chlorine, water. Just how much? The gardening needs. rainwater catchments and fluoride and other chemicals, it simple answer is this: Choosing a rain barrel: There delivery systems. Not that long is also an immediate, alternate One inch of rain falling on are a variety of pre-fabricated ago even, water didn’t just source of water that decreases one square foot of roof = 0.6233 rain barrels. Some are made to “come out of the tap.” Many of the energy needed for water gallons or about 600 gallons per our grandparents used “cis- treatment and distribution, inch of rain on 1,000 square feet

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faster economic growth. Small Four years after the start of by about $1.6 trillion. The businesses have historically the worst economic meltdown surprise was that not a single invested in their companies and since the Great Depression, we Member of Congress in either grown their businesses – are teetering on the verge of political party voted for the resulting in increased hiring. returning to recession, and the president’s budget.

The facts about the effects of threat of higher taxes is partly to The president is now trying lower tax rates on economic blame. Survey after survey of to force a false choice on growth seem to have been business owners and managers Congress and our country.

P u n d i t s , e c o n o m i s t s , forgotten during the past four in the past year revealed that Either Congress votes to raise politicians and Americans from years. In fact, every major tax they are holding back on taxes right away on those every walk of life have been reduction program since the expansion and new hiring making more than $200,000 – d i s c u s s i n g t h e r a p i d l y Kennedy Administration’s tax because they don’t know what including small businesses – or approaching fiscal cliff that the cuts has been followed by a to expect from Washington, and he will allow higher taxes to country is poised to go over on substantial increase in revenue they’re afraid that much higher take effect for everyone on January 1st. People are and solid economic growth. taxes are what’s coming. January 1st. This would help to understandably both scared and During the Reagan adminis- Nevertheless, President lock in historically high levels frustrated. tration, when income tax and Obama’s plan is to increase of federal spending for years to

Recently, I wrote about the capital gains tax rates were taxes by $1.6 trillion over the come. Unfortunately, it would effects of higher tax rates on the reduced dramatically, not only next decade with much of this also be a major setback for our small businesses we depend on did our economy grow rapidly new revenue to be taken from real critical national priorities – to create new jobs. Raising tax (more than double the rate of the smaller businesses. the economy and out-of-control rates on these job creators previous four years), federal tax The president says he’s deficits.would be bad for our ailing revenues increased by 60 willing to talk about fundamen- There’s still time for the economy and depressing news percent. At the same time, the tal tax reforms … later. But he president and Congressional for the more than 20 million share of federal taxes paid by is insisting on immediate tax leaders to avoid taking the Americans who are seeking the top 10 percent of incomes increases on small businesses country over a financial cliff. full-time work. increased. and those who make more than This is also the right moment for

Fortunately there’s a better Likewise, the 2003 Bush tax $200,000 ($250,000 for joint a fundamental restructuring of way. cuts were followed by 52 filers). our tax system that will energize

It has been proven time and consecutive months of healthy Most Americans understand our economy. But the window again that lowering taxes for economic growth and generated that raising taxes is bad for of opportunity for boosting everyone results in higher a massive increase in federal tax economic growth. Members of economic growth is closing revenues. If we enact lower, revenue. From 2004 to 2007, Congress understand this, too. quickly. flatter tax rates for everyone, we federal tax revenue increased by Earlier this year, Congress Hutchison, a Republican, is would accomplish the goal of a $780 billion (44 percent), the considered President Obama’s the senior U.S. senator from fairer, simpler tax system, largest four-year increase in 2013 budget plan which was (no Texas.which would be a catalyst for American history. surprise) based on raising taxes

faster economic growth. Small Four years after the start of by about $1.6 trillion. The businesses have historically the worst economic meltdown surprise was that not a single invested in their companies and since the Great Depression, we Member of Congress in either grown their businesses – are teetering on the verge of political party voted for the resulting in increased hiring. returning to recession, and the president’s budget.

The facts about the effects of threat of higher taxes is partly to The president is now trying lower tax rates on economic blame. Survey after survey of to force a false choice on growth seem to have been business owners and managers Congress and our country.

P u n d i t s , e c o n o m i s t s , forgotten during the past four in the past year revealed that Either Congress votes to raise politicians and Americans from years. In fact, every major tax they are holding back on taxes right away on those every walk of life have been reduction program since the expansion and new hiring making more than $200,000 – d i s c u s s i n g t h e r a p i d l y Kennedy Administration’s tax because they don’t know what including small businesses – or approaching fiscal cliff that the cuts has been followed by a to expect from Washington, and he will allow higher taxes to country is poised to go over on substantial increase in revenue they’re afraid that much higher take effect for everyone on January 1st. People are and solid economic growth. taxes are what’s coming. January 1st. This would help to understandably both scared and During the Reagan adminis- Nevertheless, President lock in historically high levels frustrated. tration, when income tax and Obama’s plan is to increase of federal spending for years to

Recently, I wrote about the capital gains tax rates were taxes by $1.6 trillion over the come. Unfortunately, it would effects of higher tax rates on the reduced dramatically, not only next decade with much of this also be a major setback for our small businesses we depend on did our economy grow rapidly new revenue to be taken from real critical national priorities – to create new jobs. Raising tax (more than double the rate of the smaller businesses. the economy and out-of-control rates on these job creators previous four years), federal tax The president says he’s deficits.would be bad for our ailing revenues increased by 60 willing to talk about fundamen- There’s still time for the economy and depressing news percent. At the same time, the tal tax reforms … later. But he president and Congressional for the more than 20 million share of federal taxes paid by is insisting on immediate tax leaders to avoid taking the Americans who are seeking the top 10 percent of incomes increases on small businesses country over a financial cliff. full-time work. increased. and those who make more than This is also the right moment for

Fortunately there’s a better Likewise, the 2003 Bush tax $200,000 ($250,000 for joint a fundamental restructuring of way. cuts were followed by 52 filers). our tax system that will energize

It has been proven time and consecutive months of healthy Most Americans understand our economy. But the window again that lowering taxes for economic growth and generated that raising taxes is bad for of opportunity for boosting everyone results in higher a massive increase in federal tax economic growth. Members of economic growth is closing revenues. If we enact lower, revenue. From 2004 to 2007, Congress understand this, too. quickly. flatter tax rates for everyone, we federal tax revenue increased by Earlier this year, Congress Hutchison, a Republican, is would accomplish the goal of a $780 billion (44 percent), the considered President Obama’s the senior U.S. senator from fairer, simpler tax system, largest four-year increase in 2013 budget plan which was (no Texas.which would be a catalyst for American history. surprise) based on raising taxes

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shooting in Butte, Montana. true story that has the essence of shooting champion since she where he bled to death before Yep, Shotgun Preteen vs. Illegal personal protection and saving was nine. Patricia was in her medical help could arrive. It Alien Home Invaders Butte, your own life by gun ownership. upstairs room when the two was found out later that Montana November 5, 2006. Ever wonder why good stuff men broke through the front Resindez was armed with a With this United Nations Gun in support of personal gun door of the house. She quickly stolen 45 caliber handgun he Control proposal currently ownership never makes it on ran to her father's room and took from another home being batted about, this NBC, CBS, PBS, MSNBC, grabbed his 12 gauge Mossberg invasion robbery. That victim, fo9llowing story is a good CNN or ABC news.... Two 500 shotgun. Resindez was the 50-year-old David Burien, was example of why we must illegal aliens, Ralphel Resindez, first to get up to the second floor not so lucky. He died from stab preserve our gun ownership 23 and Enrico Garza, 26, only to be the first to catch a wounds to the chest. Now that through the 2nd Amendment of probably believed they would near point blank blast of is Gun Control, and we need to the United States Constitution easily overpower a home-alone buckshot from the 11-year-old's keep this view of it alive AS rather than let President Obama, 11-year old Patricia Harrington knee crouch aim. He suffered THE BEAT GOES ON!!his czar thugs and “political after her father had left their fatal wounds to his abdomen correct” Democrats on the two-story home. It seems the and genitals. When Garza ran lunacy fringe repeal the gun two crooks never learned two to the foot of the stairs, he took a

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This is what made it hard for God picked her as a young girl Him, again it says of Mary in what happened to me at a recent me to believe; that she heard to bring His only Son to earth on Luke 2:19, Christmas party.and remembered just a small, that beautiful, holy night. It “But Mary treasured all One of my friends stepped up wishful remark, that she kept began when the angel, Gabriel, these things, pondering them in to me and said, “You would that wish for several weeks in came to Mary, who was already her heart.”never, ever, guess what I’m her heart and mind, that God led engaged to Joseph. To say the When we receive a surprise about to give you.” And she her to the very right store, and angel surprised her would be an that is our heart’s wish, we can stated it rightly. I couldn’t even that she was so excited over understatement. And to add know that God’s hand may guess. But I hardly believed presenting her surprise. Of more, his greeting puzzled her have been actively working out what she handed me. It hap-course, I believed God had about her being favored of God. the details. Then we believe and pened to be a DVD, which I had definitely ordered her steps – in Luke says it this way: ponder, as Mary did, on God’s mentioned in Bible class weeks detail – to grant a small wish. “But she was very perplexed kindness and love toward us. ago. I had borrowed the DVD to

Later, in quiet, I pondered at this statement, and kept And we know He loves us show that day in our last the wonder of God to do this pondering what kind of greatly.meeting. I also said I wanted to little miracle in my life. What a salutation this was.” Luke 1:29.

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By Lady Dalton Kenny Lewis, a cowboy at It's not to mourn their passingThe members of the Montgom- heart, enjoys writing poems that For who is really gone?

ery Judge Nathaniel Hart Davis reflect the early days of our Texas As long as we remember themChapter Daughters of the heritage and willingly gives Their legacy lives on.Republic of Texas were delight- programs to those interested in the fully entertained by Montgom- Cowboy theme. He wasn’t raised Our strength lies in the memoryery’s Cowboy Poet, Kenny Lewis, in Montgomery County but Of a smile or caring touch.at their annual Christmas party discovered that he has early And the thousand little momentsthat was held in the home of Julia Montgomery roots with a direct That helped so very much.and Russell Cartwright, both family member that is buried in descendants of Thomas Peter the Elizabeth S. Cartwright The lessons learned through Cartwright, Jr. who settled in Cemetery. His poetry represents hardship,Montgomery County before 1830 the life and times of the cowboy Through their suffering and and is buried in the Texas and his family, sometimes with despair,Historical Elizabeth Shaw reverence and sometimes with Were yet so freely passed to usCartwright Cemetery on Rabon humor. He opened the program With love and tender care.Chapel road. All the members of with the poem below that he DRT have proven their heritage dedicated to the DRT members Texas has her favorite sonsback to The Republic of Texas everywhere. Who've cast their bread upon the time from 1836 to 1845 before waters.Texas became a State of the Union But each loaf was baked by the or before. Any persons interested To pause in soft reflection, loving handsin more information about joining To remember those so dear, Of gallant Texas daughters.this lineage organization may Who've come and gone before uscontact Lady Dalton at 936-588- Is why we've gathered here. Kenny Lewis1854. April 10, 2011

Texas Daughters

By Lady Dalton Kenny Lewis, a cowboy at It's not to mourn their passingThe members of the Montgom- heart, enjoys writing poems that For who is really gone?

ery Judge Nathaniel Hart Davis reflect the early days of our Texas As long as we remember themChapter Daughters of the heritage and willingly gives Their legacy lives on.Republic of Texas were delight- programs to those interested in the fully entertained by Montgom- Cowboy theme. He wasn’t raised Our strength lies in the memoryery’s Cowboy Poet, Kenny Lewis, in Montgomery County but Of a smile or caring touch.at their annual Christmas party discovered that he has early And the thousand little momentsthat was held in the home of Julia Montgomery roots with a direct That helped so very much.and Russell Cartwright, both family member that is buried in descendants of Thomas Peter the Elizabeth S. Cartwright The lessons learned through Cartwright, Jr. who settled in Cemetery. His poetry represents hardship,Montgomery County before 1830 the life and times of the cowboy Through their suffering and and is buried in the Texas and his family, sometimes with despair,Historical Elizabeth Shaw reverence and sometimes with Were yet so freely passed to usCartwright Cemetery on Rabon humor. He opened the program With love and tender care.Chapel road. All the members of with the poem below that he DRT have proven their heritage dedicated to the DRT members Texas has her favorite sonsback to The Republic of Texas everywhere. Who've cast their bread upon the time from 1836 to 1845 before waters.Texas became a State of the Union Texas Daughters But each loaf was baked by the or before. Any persons interested To pause in soft reflection, loving handsin more information about joining To remember those so dear, Of gallant Texas daughters.this lineage organization may Who've come and gone before uscontact Lady Dalton at 936-588- Is why we've gathered here. Kenny Lewis1854. April 10, 2011

with groom sporting a Texan tie clubhouse for a gift exchange. It and belt buckle, bride wearing a was a delightful day even though beveled Texan dress and custom weather caused the cruise to be Texan shoes and the officiating cut short 30 minutes. You really minister dressed as a referee. don’t want to try to dock that After the outside wedding, the boat in high wind and that did newly married couple and guests happen after we were safely and went inside to enjoy dancing and smoothly off the water.Yep, you’d think you were at a the wedding cake in shape of the Christmas season in Cape tailgating party for a Texan Texan logo, Toro the bull. This Conroe kicked off with cookies football game when arriving at sounds like a couple who knows and Santa at the clubhouse on Community Center in Kema on how to take the stress out of an Saturday, December 8th. Saturday, December 1st. But, occasion that leaves many folks Thanks POA for providing a no, the occasion was a wedding totally wrung out. Big congratu- delightful day for scores of with groom (Damon Parrot lations to DAMON and RENEE. excited children, some a little Gibbs), bride (Renee Venegas),

On December 4th, twenty- nervous, to share their wish list all attendants and most guests two Cape Conroe Ladies’ with Santa while enjoying dressed up in their best Texan Society members enjoyed a cookies and punch. Occasion attire. “It was so unique,” said Christmas luncheon on the also provided opportunity for Judy Gibbs, “that reporters from Southern Empress. As the huge lots of photos that are probably both Channel 11 and 2 were paddle wheeler cruised Lake finding their way on facebook as present.”Conroe, the ladies enjoyed a I write this article! Gues t s r eco rded the i r very tasty luncheon in the dining Have a great week one day at presence at Damon and Renee’s area and then went upstairs to a time!wedding by signing the registry enjoy music and dancing for Send your Cape Conroe news which was a Texan jersey. They remainder of cruise. The ladies to druthstrom@cebridge.net.then witnessed the solemn then returned to the Cape Conroe wedding ceremony of the couple

with groom sporting a Texan tie clubhouse for a gift exchange. It and belt buckle, bride wearing a was a delightful day even though beveled Texan dress and custom weather caused the cruise to be Texan shoes and the officiating cut short 30 minutes. You really minister dressed as a referee. don’t want to try to dock that After the outside wedding, the boat in high wind and that did newly married couple and guests happen after we were safely and went inside to enjoy dancing and smoothly off the water.Yep, you’d think you were at a the wedding cake in shape of the Christmas season in Cape tailgating party for a Texan Texan logo, Toro the bull. This Conroe kicked off with cookies football game when arriving at sounds like a couple who knows and Santa at the clubhouse on Community Center in Kema on how to take the stress out of an Saturday, December 8th. Saturday, December 1st. But, occasion that leaves many folks Thanks POA for providing a no, the occasion was a wedding totally wrung out. Big congratu- delightful day for scores of with groom (Damon Parrot lations to DAMON and RENEE. excited children, some a little Gibbs), bride (Renee Venegas),

On December 4th, twenty- nervous, to share their wish list all attendants and most guests two Cape Conroe Ladies’ with Santa while enjoying dressed up in their best Texan Society members enjoyed a cookies and punch. Occasion attire. “It was so unique,” said Christmas luncheon on the also provided opportunity for Judy Gibbs, “that reporters from Southern Empress. As the huge lots of photos that are probably both Channel 11 and 2 were paddle wheeler cruised Lake finding their way on facebook as present.”Conroe, the ladies enjoyed a I write this article! Gues t s r eco rded the i r very tasty luncheon in the dining Have a great week one day at presence at Damon and Renee’s area and then went upstairs to a time!wedding by signing the registry enjoy music and dancing for Send your Cape Conroe news which was a Texan jersey. They remainder of cruise. The ladies to druthstrom@cebridge.net.then witnessed the solemn then returned to the Cape Conroe wedding ceremony of the couple

“Texans Mania” goes wedding for sonof Cape Conroe’s Fred Gibbs “Texans Mania” goes wedding for sonof Cape Conroe’s Fred Gibbs

Crusin Cape Conroe

Cruisin’ Cape Conroe

By DorothaRuthstrom

Local Cowboy PoetEntertains DRT ChapterLocal Cowboy PoetEntertains DRT Chapter

AUSTIN – The Texas Depart- without obvious signs of abuse innocent children, save lives and ment of Public Safety (DPS) being present. stop predatory criminals from today highlighted the success of “DPS identified and filled a committing the most heinous the unparalleled Interdiction for law enforcement void with an crimes.” the Protection of Children (IPC) invaluable program that trains IPC is a valuable program that program, which helps officers officers to identify children in provides sophisticated training to identify and recover missing or danger during traffic stops, help law enforcement officers exploited children. In 2009, DPS including human t raff ick- identify and recover missing or launched the IPC program to ing,” said DPS Director Steven exploited children and arrest teach troopers and officers how to McCraw. “This program will suspects for sexual assault of identify, recognize, intervene and continue to yield results and our children, including possession of remove endangered children officers will continue to protect child pornography.

As a result of this training, DPS has made 20 criminal arrests and recovered 62 missing or exploited children since 2010. Since the program’s inception, DPS has provided the IPC training to its own officers as well as other law enforcement, including more than 2,600 officers in Texas and approximately 1,900 officers nationally and internationally outside of Texas. A variety of other groups interested in the protection of children have also attended the training.

Numerous organizat ions interested in the IPC program have requested and received presentations and classes from DPS about the training, including the Georgia Bureau of Investiga-tions; Canadian Center for Child Protection Conference; Univer-sity of Arkansas - Criminal Justice Institute; and Child Advocacy Center of Texas Conference.

AUSTIN – The Texas Depart- without obvious signs of abuse innocent children, save lives and ment of Public Safety (DPS) being present. stop predatory criminals from today highlighted the success of “DPS identified and filled a committing the most heinous the unparalleled Interdiction for law enforcement void with an crimes.” the Protection of Children (IPC) invaluable program that trains IPC is a valuable program that program, which helps officers officers to identify children in provides sophisticated training to identify and recover missing or danger during traffic stops, help law enforcement officers exploited children. In 2009, DPS including human t raff ick- identify and recover missing or launched the IPC program to ing,” said DPS Director Steven exploited children and arrest teach troopers and officers how to McCraw. “This program will suspects for sexual assault of identify, recognize, intervene and continue to yield results and our children, including possession of remove endangered children officers will continue to protect child pornography.

As a result of this training, DPS has made 20 criminal arrests and recovered 62 missing or exploited children since 2010. Since the program’s inception, DPS has provided the IPC training to its own officers as well as other law enforcement, including more than 2,600 officers in Texas and approximately 1,900 officers nationally and internationally outside of Texas. A variety of other groups interested in the protection of children have also attended the training.

Numerous organizat ions interested in the IPC program have requested and received presentations and classes from DPS about the training, including the Georgia Bureau of Investiga-tions; Canadian Center for Child Protection Conference; Univer-sity of Arkansas - Criminal Justice Institute; and Child Advocacy Center of Texas Conference.

DPS Program Saving Lives,Protecting ChildrenDPS Program Saving Lives,Protecting Children

Q: Can the weather affect how joints and muscles. Also, we since it appears almost certain you feel? know that very rapid changes in weather can and does affect how

A: For certain people, the temperature and humidity can we feel, a relatively new field has answer is definitely yes, says make some people say they feel emerged, called biometeorology Brent McRoberts of Texas A&M 'stiff and achy.' Many people – the study of how weather University. "Many people have who have arthritis say their joints affects our bodies. One German said they can tell a change in the are definitely affected by study shows that as much as 25 weather is about to happen weather changes." percent of the human population because their joints or muscles Q: So can any weather is 'weather sensitive,' meaning start to ache," says McRoberts. change be a health problem? weather changes tend to worsen "This is likely due to a change in A: Probably so, he adds. some pre-exist ing heal th the barometric pressure, which Some people like rainy days, conditions. Even headaches are often happens before a thunder- which can bring muscle misery being investigated – some storm or in advance of a cold to others and even breathing researchers say migraine front. Damp weather is often trouble, and some people may headaches are linked to sudden associated with a low pressure enjoy cool, dry days, which can weather changes."system. A decrease in the air also bring aches and pains for Weather Whys is a service of pressure decreases the tension in s o m e p e o p l e , i n c l u d i n g the Department of Atmospheric some large blood vessels, increased sniffing. "The affects Sciences a t Texas A&M meaning they tend to expand. of weather on human health have University.When this happens, it tends to not been the subject of much lead to increased discomfort in research," says McRoberts. "But

Q: Can the weather affect how joints and muscles. Also, we since it appears almost certain you feel? know that very rapid changes in weather can and does affect how

A: For certain people, the temperature and humidity can we feel, a relatively new field has answer is definitely yes, says make some people say they feel emerged, called biometeorology Brent McRoberts of Texas A&M 'stiff and achy.' Many people – the study of how weather University. "Many people have who have arthritis say their joints affects our bodies. One German said they can tell a change in the are definitely affected by study shows that as much as 25 weather is about to happen weather changes." percent of the human population because their joints or muscles Q: So can any weather is 'weather sensitive,' meaning start to ache," says McRoberts. change be a health problem? weather changes tend to worsen "This is likely due to a change in A: Probably so, he adds. some pre-exist ing heal th the barometric pressure, which Some people like rainy days, conditions. Even headaches are often happens before a thunder- which can bring muscle misery being investigated – some storm or in advance of a cold to others and even breathing researchers say migraine front. Damp weather is often trouble, and some people may headaches are linked to sudden associated with a low pressure enjoy cool, dry days, which can weather changes."system. A decrease in the air also bring aches and pains for Weather Whys is a service of pressure decreases the tension in s o m e p e o p l e , i n c l u d i n g the Department of Atmospheric some large blood vessels, increased sniffing. "The affects Sciences a t Texas A&M meaning they tend to expand. of weather on human health have University.When this happens, it tends to not been the subject of much lead to increased discomfort in research," says McRoberts. "But

Weather Whys:Weather Whys:Weather and Aches and PainsWeather and Aches and Pains

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Every year around this time Montgomery County News offers an opportunity for you to promote your business to the community with a special holiday wish. With the support of your business we are able to publish local children’s letters to Santa during the week your ad is ran.For more information please call 936-449-6397 or email ads@montgomerycountynews.net

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Annual MCN Holiday EditionFeaturing Local Children’s “Letters to Santa”.

Deadline Dec. 17th

Lone Star Elementary at 6:30 p.m. in helping to instruct all faculty how to become better friends and "treated" with Christmas The Montgomery Historical It was a Winter Wonderland at Our 4th Grade Presidents on what to do in these situations. citizens to others. goodies when the PTO presents a Society is requesting that each

LSE on Saturday, December 1st. League began their PAW Project Second grade mathemati- Next week will be a VERY Teacher Christmas Cookie Walk MISD student bake and donate In spite of the unseasonably on Monday, December 3rd, in cians are hard at work. We are busy week at MES as "It's on Tuesday, December 4th. Feel at least two to four dozen of their warm temperatures, there was support of the Montgomery working on gathering data, Beginning to look a lot like free to drop off any homemade most beautiful holiday cookies. snow and rainbows, and the County Animal Shelter. They taking surveys and creating Christmas" in the hallways of the cookie at the front office or the The community loves to see the holiday spirit was everywhere. will be accepting donations until graphs. Second graders at MRE school. Festivities will include car rider line in the morning. uniqueness and variety that We all enjoyed the entertainment Thursday, December 13th. Pet worked in cooperative groups to grade level parties, Polar Di rec t any ques t ions to come in on this special event. by the LSE Singing Stars as they supplies, such as leashes, collars, create picture graphs. They Express activities & movie mis5pto@gmail.com (PTO). What a great way to spend some sang our favorite holiday carols, toys, food and blankets are some asked a class of first graders their (certain grade levels), Christmas Montgomery Middle family time making those old and the Nutcracker dance of the items that they will be favorite holiday question and Around the World in 2nd grade Language Arts students at holiday recipes! routines performed by Back- collecting. The Animal Shelter returned to class to work hard and much, much more! MMS are participating in Macy's Montgomery High stage Dance Studio. It was great participated in Winter Wonder- figuring data and creating Stewart Creek Elementary "BELIEVE" program. For every Congratulat ions to the to see so many familiar and new land on Saturday with their picture graphs. They did an The Stewart Creek Elemen- stamped letter to Santa they following Interact Members for faces from our community. We kittens, puppies, dogs and cats, outstanding job and really tary Treble Makers Concert will receive, Macy's will donate one being chosen to attend the appreciate the support! and many of these pets are no impressed MRE! be held on Tuesday December dollar to the Make-a-Wish Rotary Youth Leadership

Lone Star Singing Stars will longer homeless! MRE is continuing to "fill 11, 2012. Please join Director, Foundation, and they are Awards in January: Reid perform on Saturday, December Madeley Ranch Elemen- buckets" this holiday season Julie Kuhns and the SCE Treble committed to donating up to one Ransom, Hannah Alfred, Linzy 8th, at Bethlehem City, West tary with our character trait of Makers for an evening of million dollars. Because this Kates, and Lilly Sullivan. Conroe Baptist Church from On Friday, our campus went compassion. Each Monday we beautiful and whimsical holiday foundation makes wishes come Last Thursday, Dalton Joyce 6:30p.m. – 7:15 p.m. The through Shelter in Place and share students who have gone music. Show time is at 6:30p.m. true for terminally ill children, it led the Bears Purple Golf team to Singing Stars Holiday Concerts Lock Down drills. Everyone was above and beyond to be compas- in the cafeteria auditorium of is a cause 6th graders can relate 1st place at High Meadow will be held at LSE on December on task and did a fantastic job. sionate and fill another student's Stewart Creek Elementary. to. Ranch. Joyce won the tourna-10 at 9:30 a.m. and December 11 Thanks to Montgomery's Finest bucket. Also, our parents receive Please arrive early for the best In addition to practicing their ment individually. Zach Weston,

communication regarding our seating. letter writing skills, our students Matt Lamont and Aaron Nichols monthly character trait with Montgomery Intermediate will get the opportunity to do also received medals. activities to reinforce the trait at MIS Successfully sent out 22 something to help others. The Bears & Lady Bears home. We are also happy to be care packages to military Montgomery Junior High swim teams continued their helping students through our soldiers during our Holiday for It’s that time of year for the unbeaten dual meet streak last Angel Tree program. All of our Heroes project. Student Council annual Christmas in Montgom- Thursday with a big victory over angel bears have been adopted; members stuffed and packaged ery and the Montgomery Caney Creek. The two teams this is a blessing to the families these boxes to ready them for Historical Society Cookie Walk combined to win 24 out of 24 we support. shipping. Many thanks to all fundraiser. The 21st annual events.

Montgomery Elementary parents, students, faculty and the Cookie Walk and the 35th The Academic Decathlon MES will have a visit from public who donated items for Candlelight Home Tour will take team participated in a competi-

the man in the red outfit this these packages! place on Saturday, December tion at Bryan High School where week - No. . . . not Santa but The silent auction winners 8th. Breakfast with Santa begins they dominated the four other Ronald McDonald!! Ronald will served their school by acting as at 8a.m. and the Christmas teams by winning 57 of the 63 visit the school on Dec. 4th to the Principal and Assistant Parade starts at 11a.m. The awards. This was one of Mont-share a message about not being Principal for the Day. They did a Cookie Walk will open at noon gomery’s most impressive a bully. The Anti-Bullying fabulous job. It would be great if and the Historic Home Tour is Academic Decathlon competi-Program will instruct (and we could all maintain the energy from 4-8pm. Parents and tions in many years. entertain) students about how to level these 2 boys showed. students in Montgomery ISD are Go Bears!handle bullies and teach them MIS Teachers & Staff will be the event’s biggest supporters.

December 5th – December 11th, 2012

HOUSTON (Dec 4, 2012) – private cloud. And LSCS was insight into the nation’s commu- educational change. A medal- technology, economic benefits cost savings. Lone Star College System Office named Best in Texas by nity colleges’ efforts to advance lion inscribed with the pro- and bettering services, and With 78,000 students in credit of Technology Services (OTS) eRepublic‘s Center for Digital services to students through new gram’s mission, “A Search for business processes. classes, and a total enrollment of has recently been named with Government. technologies,” says Cathilea New Heroes” was presented to In addition to these accolades, more than 90,000, Lone Star four pres t ig ious honors , “I am proud to lead the office Robinet t , execut ive vice Alander at an awards gala earlier LSCS OTS has also made huge College System is the largest including the 2012 Computer of technology for the Lone Star president of eRepublic. “The this year. strides in reducing the college’s institution of higher education in L a u r e a t e a w a r d f r o m College System,” said Alander. winners in these categories have LSCS was ranked in the top carbon footprint over the past the Houston area and the fastest-ComputerWorld magazine. “We strive to improve informa- increased the number of 10 institutions in the nation by year, which saves energy, money growing community college

Under the leadership of Link tion security by raising user computers and kiosks, auto- Campus Technology magazine and the planet. It began with system in the nation. Dr. Richard Alander, vice chancellor, awareness, maturing security- mated labor-intensive processes, as a model of technology design and construction of high- Carpenter is the chancellor of technology services/CIO, LSCS related business processes and improved student portals and innovation and received the IT density, green, state-of-the-art, LSCS, which consists of six OTS was also named 2012 setting up a continuous improve- increased student online services Infrastructure Award for its data center to support 99.999 colleges including LSC-CyFair, Digital Community Colleges ment process for information and more. “ private cloud. percent availability at the L S C - K i n g w o o d , L S C -Survey winner by eRepublic in security.” The Computer Laureate 2012 Finally, LSCS was named enterprise level. Montgomery, LSC-Nor th the large college category for the Colleges from 26 states award from Computerworld was Best in Texas by eRepublic ‘s The “green” data center Harris, LSC-Tomball and LSC-use of “innovation in technology participated in the 2012 Digital part of the Computerworld Center for Digital Government. allows the college to leverage University Park, five centers, with a limited budget.” Community Colleges Survey by Honors Program that brings The award is given to public private and hybrid cloud LSC-University Center at

Other recent recognition eRepublic. LSCS, as the together the men, women, leaders and agencies for their computing models, improving Montgomery, LSC-University includes: LSCS recognition by category winner, was one of only organizations and institutions dedication and contribution to IT service delivery while reducing Center at University Park, Lone Campus Technology magazine two colleges from Texas in the around the world whose in Texas. Winners were selected operational costs – resulting in Star Corporate College, and as a model of technology list . Houston Community visionary applications of based on a number of criteria, $625,000 in cost savings from LSC-Online. To learn more visit innovation and received the IT College ranked fifth. information technology promote including collaboration among server virtualization and more LoneStar.edu.Infrastructure Award for its “This survey gives great positive social, economic and agencies, innovative use of than $3 million in construction

Lone Star College System Office of Technology Services recognized with national, state IT awards

Amongst all the holiday excitement, shopping, decorating, cooking, baking and other activities associated with the holiday season, the YMCA has many holiday events and activities planned to assist you in your holiday plans, gift giving and keep the kids busy and active. From Adventure Camp to new “Try Me” clinics the holiday schedule is packed to keep kids and families engaged and give them the opportunity to try something new!

Dec. 15 & 16: Holiday Shopping Days: A holiday tradition at the South Montgomery County YMCA. We will watch your children, ages 18 months – 9 years, while you do your holiday shopping! Free and available for YMCA Facility members only. Dec. 15 and 16, Noon – 6pm. Registration is limited to one date per child. Pre-registration required. Limited Space.

Dec. 21: Holiday Movie Under the Stars: Join the holiday fun at the Creekside YMCA Outdoor Adventure Center, Friday, Dec. 21st, 6:00pm. Holiday fun will include Caroling, S’Mores, & Hot Chocolate around the Campfire. The featured presentation is “Arthur Christmas”. Free Family Fun for YMCA Members and their Guests. For more information please call 832-698-1283. Don’t forget to bring your blanket, lawn chairs and picnic supper.

Dec. 22: Youth Basketball Skill Competition: Dribble, Dish & Swish is an exciting fitness and basketball skills competition for boys and girls, ages 7 – 12. Youth compete in a timed competition of dribbling, passing and shooting skills/technique. Qualifying participants will advance to compete at an area challenge at the Toyota Center in February. Open to the community, Dec. 22nd, 9:30am at the Shadowbend Y. Pre-registration required.

Dec. 26 – 28: Holiday Adventure Camp: Holiday vacation begins December 26th for the school age children. Holiday break camp is available at the Creekside YMCA Outdoor Adventure Center for children ages 5 – 12 years. Each day is a special theme providing campers an opportunity to experience the fun of summer day camp. Outdoor activities will include hiking, archery, canoeing, treasure hunts, games, and more. Children experience a full day of camp fun! Holiday camp hours are 7:00am – 6:30pm and is available Dec. 26 – 28, Jan 2-4 and Jan. 7. All campers must be pre-register. For more information please call 832-698-1283.

Dec. 27: Holiday Climbing Wall Clinics: Young climbers will learn how to choose the appropriate harness and helmet, climbing techniques and play games. Parents must accompany climbers. The holiday climbing clinic is offered at the Branch Crossing YMCA for ages 5-9, Dec. 27 and Jan. 3, 2:30 – 3:30pm. Pre-registration required. For more information call 281-367-9622.

Dec. 27: Holiday Try Me Clinics: One hour clinics give kids the opportunity to try something new, learn new skills and improve current skills in the fields of dance and performing arts. All clinics meet at Shadowbend YMCA, Thursday or Friday, 4:00- 5:30pm. For Students K-12th grade, clinics start Dec. 27th and include Hair & Make Up for Stage, Improvisation Workshop, Acting for Commercials, Dances from Footloose and more.

Pre-registration is required for all Holiday Clinics, Classes and Camps. To register, please stop by the South Montgomery County YMCAs, 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, 6145 Shadowbend Place or 8100 Ashlane Way in The Woodlands or register online at www.registerymca.org

Struggling with last minute gift ideas? Give the gift that keeps on giving all year long . . . The gift of Health and Wellness. What a better way to show you care than a gift of good health, so easy to share. New YMCA Gift Cards of Health are available in the amount of your choice. A gift of health card can be redeemed for any Y Program or Membership!

At the YMCA – We’re All About You. Take that first step toward a healthy spirit, mind and body. The YMCA offers hope and help to families through programs that teach values, builds self esteem and reinforces our mission as well as the five core values of respect, responsibility, honesty, caring and faith. For more information call, 281-367-9622 or visit www.ymcahouston.org/south-montgomery-county for a holiday schedule. The Y: We're for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

YMCA Offers A Variety Of Holiday Camps, Clinics And Family Activities

q u a r t e r s t o o u r governor, lieutenant governor community reaffirms and speaker of the House. The that The Woodlands fund has since become one of the area is uniquely state’s most competitive tools to positioned to provide recruit and bolster business. To

our operations, most notably the best business date, the TEF has invested more our total water management environment, from its vibrant than $482 million and closed the solutions business for the oil & economy to a superior quality of deal on projects generating more gas industry.” life.” than 64,914 new jobs and more

"We are thrilled to welcome The Legislature created the than $17.4 billion in capital Layne Christensen as the newest TEF in 2003 and has re- investment in the state.member of The Woodlands appropriated funding in every For more information about area's corporate community,” legislative session since then to t h e T E F, p l e a s e v i s i t The Woodlands Area Economic help ensure the growth of Texas http://www.texaswideopenforbuDevelopment Partnership CEO businesses and create more jobs s i n e s s . c o m / i n c e n t i v e s -Gil Staley said. "The decision to throughout the state. TEF f i n a n c i n g / t e f . p h p o r relocate their corporate head- projects must be approved by the http://www.governor.state.tx.us.

q u a r t e r s t o o u r governor, lieutenant governor community reaffirms and speaker of the House. The that The Woodlands fund has since become one of the area is uniquely state’s most competitive tools to positioned to provide recruit and bolster business. To

our operations, most notably the best business date, the TEF has invested more our total water management environment, from its vibrant than $482 million and closed the solutions business for the oil & economy to a superior quality of deal on projects generating more gas industry.” life.” than 64,914 new jobs and more

"We are thrilled to welcome The Legislature created the than $17.4 billion in capital Layne Christensen as the newest TEF in 2003 and has re- investment in the state.member of The Woodlands appropriated funding in every For more information about area's corporate community,” legislative session since then to t h e T E F, p l e a s e v i s i t The Woodlands Area Economic help ensure the growth of Texas http://www.texaswideopenforbuDevelopment Partnership CEO businesses and create more jobs s i n e s s . c o m / i n c e n t i v e s -Gil Staley said. "The decision to throughout the state. TEF f i n a n c i n g / t e f . p h p o r relocate their corporate head- projects must be approved by the http://www.governor.state.tx.us.

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identical for both teams, but the to have the Texans' head coach

results were light years apart. Gary Kubiak's number winning

The Texans' stars were Texans' secondary on a sixty- and ninety-six (296) yards and the Jacksonville Jaguars lose to the occasion or fold from this in both of the Texans' appear-dimmed in the bright lights as three (63) yards touchdown four (4) touchdown passes to the struggling New York Jets past Monday's defeat, so read ances in Foxborough on both Matt Schaub's performance pass. Patriots' quarterback Tom break the backs of the Houston 17-10. The Houston Texans all about it in your hometown sides of the ball. He bought was flat missing his targets he Brady was the golden boy with Texans. host the Indianapolis Colts at paper. back wide receiver Donte could not rally his troops to rise a golden arm with twenty-one In other AFC South action, home in Reliant Stadium on Stallworth back in the lineup to the level necessary to secure (21) completions on thirty-five the Indianapolis Colts defeated Sunday. It will be an interesting the past week, and smoked the the victory. He ended the day (35) attempts for two hundred the Tennessee Titans 27-23, and game to see if the Texans rise to

nineteen (19) completions on thirty-two (32) attempts for two hundred and thirty-two (232) yards and an ill advised pass that was intercepted in the end zone. Texans' wide receiver Andre Johnson was well attended to by an average

Foxborough Massachusetts: Patriots' secondary, but he did

It has been said that the higher manage to catch eight (8)

the expectations the bigger the passes for ninety-five (95)

disappointment. It was the yards. Texans' running back

biggest game of the season with Arian Foster finally found the

two of the top AFC teams end zone in the middle of the

battling in Prime Time on third quarter with a one (1) yard

Monday Night Football. It was run off the left tackle. He went

an opportunity for the Houston for a dismal forty-six (46) yards

Texans to declare to a national on fifteen (15) carries against a

audience that they had arrived charged up New England

and to take their well deserved defense.

place on the top rung. However, Texans' rookie linebacker

fate is a fickle friend and had Whitney Mercilus was the only

other plans for the Texans as the one to get to Tom Brady to

New England Patriots totally record a sack, and the Texans'

dominated the local boys that secondary felt the lost of their

humbled and muted the fan key players in Jonathan Joseph

base losing big time 42-14. The and others.

time of possession was almost Coach Bill Bilichick seems

identical for both teams, but the to have the Texans' head coach

results were light years apart. Gary Kubiak's number winning

The Texans' stars were Texans' secondary on a sixty- and ninety-six (296) yards and the Jacksonville Jaguars lose to the occasion or fold from this in both of the Texans' appear-dimmed in the bright lights as three (63) yards touchdown four (4) touchdown passes to the struggling New York Jets past Monday's defeat, so read ances in Foxborough on both Matt Schaub's performance pass. Patriots' quarterback Tom break the backs of the Houston 17-10. The Houston Texans all about it in your hometown sides of the ball. He bought was flat missing his targets he Brady was the golden boy with Texans. host the Indianapolis Colts at paper. back wide receiver Donte could not rally his troops to rise a golden arm with twenty-one In other AFC South action, home in Reliant Stadium on Stallworth back in the lineup to the level necessary to secure (21) completions on thirty-five the Indianapolis Colts defeated Sunday. It will be an interesting the past week, and smoked the the victory. He ended the day (35) attempts for two hundred the Tennessee Titans 27-23, and game to see if the Texans rise to

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tragedy that comes activity is being held, not in the f r o m i m p a i r e d jail.driving could be * Report impaired drivers to prevented if everyone law enforcement.would take a few * Always buckle up – it’s your simple precautions. best defense against an impaired soon and will continue into

Always follow these tips: driver.the New Year. The Montgomery * Be responsible and don’t * Parents, be a good example: County Sheriff’s Office will

risk driving drunk. You will be Don’t drink and drive and have deputies specifically caught. remind children to call if they’re designated to enforce impaired

* If you plan to drink, choose ever in an uncomfortable driving laws. The overtime is a designated driver before going situation. Teach them never to funded by a grant from the Texas out. get into a car with someone who Department of Transportation.

* Take a taxicab, or ask a has been drinking.The Montgomery County sober friend to drive you home.Sheriff’s Office wants to remind

* Spend the night where the everyone that much of the

tragedy that comes activity is being held, not in the f r o m i m p a i r e d jail.driving could be * Report impaired drivers to prevented if everyone law enforcement.would take a few * Always buckle up – it’s your simple precautions. best defense against an impaired soon and will continue into

Always follow these tips: driver.the New Year. The Montgomery * Be responsible and don’t * Parents, be a good example: County Sheriff’s Office will

risk driving drunk. You will be Don’t drink and drive and have deputies specifically caught. remind children to call if they’re designated to enforce impaired

* If you plan to drink, choose ever in an uncomfortable driving laws. The overtime is a designated driver before going situation. Teach them never to funded by a grant from the Texas out. get into a car with someone who Department of Transportation.

* Take a taxicab, or ask a has been drinking.The Montgomery County sober friend to drive you home.Sheriff’s Office wants to remind

* Spend the night where the everyone that much of the

Drinking & Driving

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Texans Lay an Egg in Prime Time Losing to the Pats 42-14Texans Lay an Egg in Prime Time Losing to the Pats 42-14James M. RankinPublished Book Author, Free Lance Writer & MCN Sports Writer

‘After the disappointing loss against the New England Patriots 42-14, this is the only thing that could cheer up the Texans' fans.' Photo by Rankin Images

y o u c a n u s e a homes in Texas that use ONLY * Delaying the cost of finding system. Kathy Turner Jones is the hacksaw to shorten it rainwater for all of household and developing alternate water Visit the Lone Star Ground- general manager at the Lone Star so the rainwater runs water needs. All of these supplies water Conservation District web Groundwater Conservation directly into the “indoor” applications require * Educating your neighbors site at www.lonestargcd.org for District. You may contact her at screened opening on that plumbing codes and local and encouraging them to build more information on rainwater 9 3 6 - 4 9 4 - 3 4 3 6 o r a t

look like terra cotta; others are the barrel. An inexpensive rules and regulations be care- their own rainwater collection harvesting. kjones@lonestargcd.org. simply rigid plastic barrels in flexible downspout can also be fully followed, but it can be various styles and colors. All purchased at any home improve- done. These applications will usually come with a hose bib at ment store if the shortened also require storage tanks larger the bottom, a spigot and length of downspout does not line up with than those found at the home and hose. Make sure that the opening the barrel opening. If you don’t garden stores. And pumps may at the top has a screen or grated have a gutter system in place, be required. Even so, tanks and cover to keep out mosquitoes or one can be installed relatively related rainwater harvesting other critters. In the basic easily. Even a short piece of supplies can be easily found system, you simply place the guttering (as little as 10 or 12 online. barrel under a downspout. feet) can produce a surprisingly Benefits: Whether you’re Elevating the barrel on blocks large amount of water in a very installing a 55-gallon barrel or a will make it easier to place a short period of time. Make 2,500-gallon consolidated container or watering can under certain that you wear all of the system, you’re helping the the hose and spigot at the bottom appropriate safety equipment, environment and your wallet by: of the barrel. Most barrels have such as gloves and glasses when * Reducing runoff to the local an outlet in the back of the barrel modifying the downspout or storm water collection systemto connect a hose to additional constructing a gutter system. * P rov id ing na tu r a l l y barrels for more storage capac- Rainwater uses: You can use softened water for your garden ity. the collected rainwater for your and delicate houseplants

Connecting the modified garden and house plants, and for * Creating a backup source of downspout to the barrel: If your other non-potable uses such as water for times of drought downspout runs to the ground, flushing toilets. There are some * Reducing your water bill

y o u c a n u s e a homes in Texas that use ONLY * Delaying the cost of finding system. Kathy Turner Jones is the hacksaw to shorten it rainwater for all of household and developing alternate water Visit the Lone Star Ground- general manager at the Lone Star so the rainwater runs water needs. All of these supplies water Conservation District web Groundwater Conservation directly into the “indoor” applications require * Educating your neighbors site at www.lonestargcd.org for District. You may contact her at screened opening on that plumbing codes and local and encouraging them to build more information on rainwater 9 3 6 - 4 9 4 - 3 4 3 6 o r a t

look like terra cotta; others are the barrel. An inexpensive rules and regulations be care- their own rainwater collection harvesting. kjones@lonestargcd.org. simply rigid plastic barrels in flexible downspout can also be fully followed, but it can be various styles and colors. All purchased at any home improve- done. These applications will usually come with a hose bib at ment store if the shortened also require storage tanks larger the bottom, a spigot and length of downspout does not line up with than those found at the home and hose. Make sure that the opening the barrel opening. If you don’t garden stores. And pumps may at the top has a screen or grated have a gutter system in place, be required. Even so, tanks and cover to keep out mosquitoes or one can be installed relatively related rainwater harvesting other critters. In the basic easily. Even a short piece of supplies can be easily found system, you simply place the guttering (as little as 10 or 12 online. barrel under a downspout. feet) can produce a surprisingly Benefits: Whether you’re Elevating the barrel on blocks large amount of water in a very installing a 55-gallon barrel or a will make it easier to place a short period of time. Make 2,500-gallon consolidated container or watering can under certain that you wear all of the system, you’re helping the the hose and spigot at the bottom appropriate safety equipment, environment and your wallet by: of the barrel. Most barrels have such as gloves and glasses when * Reducing runoff to the local an outlet in the back of the barrel modifying the downspout or storm water collection systemto connect a hose to additional constructing a gutter system. * P rov id ing na tu r a l l y barrels for more storage capac- Rainwater uses: You can use softened water for your garden ity. the collected rainwater for your and delicate houseplants

Connecting the modified garden and house plants, and for * Creating a backup source of downspout to the barrel: If your other non-potable uses such as water for times of drought downspout runs to the ground, flushing toilets. There are some * Reducing your water bill

Harvestingfrom page 4

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Going through townGoing through town

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Brittany Fennessy daughter of John Fennessy & Marcia Torney and Randy Dixon son of Randy & Phyllis Dixon were married on Sunday, December 9th at the Raven’s Lodge in the Huntsville State Park. Both Bride & Groom are employed by the Bentwater Resort in Montgomery County, Texas.

Brittany Fennessy daughter of John Fennessy & Marcia Torney and Randy Dixon son of Randy & Phyllis Dixon were married on Sunday, December 9th at the Raven’s Lodge in the Huntsville State Park. Both Bride & Groom are employed by the Bentwater Resort in Montgomery County, Texas.

Murderfrom page 1

confronted in the street by Devita and was shot during an argument with a shotgun one time in the chest killing him.

April Nicole Devita (DOB 5-8-1982) was arrested and taken to jail for endangering a child and the children were r e l ea sed to Ch i ld ren ’s Protective Services. The investigation continued into the night by crime scene, homicide, and narcotic investigators. Additional charges are possible. Information Source:Lt. Dan NorrisAdministrative Services – PIO #1 Criminal Justice Dr. – Conroe, Texas 77301936-760-5871

confronted in the street by Devita and was shot during an argument with a shotgun one time in the chest killing him.

April Nicole Devita (DOB 5-8-1982) was arrested and taken to jail for endangering a child and the children were r e l ea sed to Ch i ld ren ’s Protective Services. The investigation continued into the night by crime scene, homicide, and narcotic investigators. Additional charges are possible. Information Source:Lt. Dan NorrisAdministrative Services – PIO #1 Criminal Justice Dr. – Conroe, Texas 77301936-760-5871

Fennessy to Dixon WeddingFennessy to Dixon Wedding

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Members of the San Jacinto Masonic Lodge #106 in Willis, Mr. Jim Jones and Mr. Doug Hall present Chris tmas presents to Brenda Michalak a volunteer at the TLC Food Pantry located at 110 West Montgomery Street in Willis. The Masonic Lodge donates presents to be distributed throughout the community. For more information on the TLC Food Pantry and how you can help brighten someone's day by giving, call TLC Food Pantry at (936) 856-8317.

Members of the San Jacinto Masonic Lodge #106 in Willis, Mr. Jim Jones and Mr. Doug Hall present Chris tmas presents to Brenda Michalak a volunteer at the TLC Food Pantry located at 110 West Montgomery Street in Willis. The Masonic Lodge donates presents to be distributed throughout the community. For more information on the TLC Food Pantry and how you can help brighten someone's day by giving, call TLC Food Pantry at (936) 856-8317.

San Jacinto Masonic Lodgepresent gifts to the TLC Food PantrySan Jacinto Masonic Lodgepresent gifts to the TLC Food Pantry

By Nancy Jowers This year's parade was the

biggest one yet! In fact there were so many participants we were wondering if there would be anyone in town to watch!

The parade route was different and worked out perfectly so that the end of the parade wasn't meeting the start of it!

Thanks to Shirley Schneider of the Sam Houston Memorial Funeral home, Eric Meier of the Montgomery Masonic Lodge and Willie Meirs (the awesome announcer), for all their help in making it run smoothly! And a big Thank You to the Montgomery Sheriff's Deputies who helped direct the traffic and keep the parade participants and spectators safe. that was a huge disappointment for horses, should come join us in

The Conroe parade did not several of the parade goers! I guess Historic Montgomery where we allow horses in their parade this next year the children and 'big' still remember horses helped make year, except for the Mounted children who can't wait to see the this Great State of Texas!division to patrol the area! I heard

By Nancy Jowers This year's parade was the

biggest one yet! In fact there were so many participants we were wondering if there would be anyone in town to watch!

The parade route was different and worked out perfectly so that the end of the parade wasn't meeting the start of it!

Thanks to Shirley Schneider of the Sam Houston Memorial Funeral home, Eric Meier of the Montgomery Masonic Lodge and Willie Meirs (the awesome announcer), for all their help in making it run smoothly! And a big Thank You to the Montgomery Sheriff's Deputies who helped direct the traffic and keep the parade participants and spectators safe. that was a huge disappointment for horses, should come join us in

The Conroe parade did not several of the parade goers! I guess Historic Montgomery where we allow horses in their parade this next year the children and 'big' still remember horses helped make year, except for the Mounted children who can't wait to see the this Great State of Texas!division to patrol the area! I heard

Montgomery ChristmasParadeMontgomery ChristmasParade

Some members of the YeeHaw Sisterhood: left - right, Anett Mier, Teresa Rawls, Rebecca Rawls, Nancy Jowers, Sallie Gillispie, and in front Sue Stacey with the Hit of the parade 'Tasha' the mini-horse.

Some members of the YeeHaw Sisterhood: left - right, Anett Mier, Teresa Rawls, Rebecca Rawls, Nancy Jowers, Sallie Gillispie, and in front Sue Stacey with the Hit of the parade 'Tasha' the mini-horse.