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byRubenBorjas,Jr

Montgomery in anticipation of the much needed McCown Street Project, thepreparationofthethird phase of the project which involves two city lots that flank the Montgomery Historical Society’s NH Davis Museum & Pioneer ComplexonLibertyStreet, thereissomeconcernasto the graves of two of Nathaniel Hart Davis’ children who died in

CrimumLilyplantsthatare located on the southern lot that borders Liberty and Eva Streets, an area that wasonceN.H.Davis’front yard. The children, Baby Girl Davis, and her baby

brother Nathaniel Hart brother Davis, Jr were born in a time when many infants did not survive childhood, andheartbreakintheDavis family was no different than other families in Montgomery where in the local cemeteries there are numerous examples of the graves of children who passed away in tragic circumstances. Inarecent meeting of the historical society board of directors, therewassomeworryasto the disposition of the site once the city embarks on the planned plaza earmarkedforthelot.

brother Hart Davis, were in a time infants did childhood, and Davis family different than other families in Montgomery in the local are numerous the graves who passed tragic circumstances. recent meeting historical society board directors, there to the site once on the earmarkedforthelot.

“Wehavegravestones forthechildrenlocatedjust insidethehistoricalsociety

“We gravestones the just historicalsociety

oftheFlag FoundationBoardReceives DonationFromRJOAFor TexasHistoricalFlagsPark

byJames Rankin

Ted Turner (19382026), the controversial founder of CNN who altered how the world consumes news, died on May 6, 2026, at the age of eighty-seven, leaving behind an amazing legacy in media, and conservation.Mr Turnerwasfeared by competitors admired by innovators, and impossible to ignore Turner was a unique man who changed both global media and the American West.

Ted Turner born Edward Turner III

father's death and transformed it into the foundation of a communications empire. Later, he purchased a UHF television station with financial challenges and transformed it into a powerhouseknowntoAmericaas the Superstation with satellite distribution His greatest achievement was thelaunchingofa24News channel known to the world as CNN It was SaddamHussienPresident of Iraq who was quoted as saying that “He would watchCNNtoseewhatthe Americans were doing during their war with America ” Mr Turner's instincts were unconventional, his confidence was boundless, and his risk toleranceunlimited. His creation, CNN Cable News Network, not only survived; it changed history Under Turner's ownership the network ownership delivered uninterrupted, real-time global coverage ofeventssuchasthefallof the Soviet Union and the 1991GulfWar,effectively inventing modern televised breaking news. The success of CNN forced everymajorbroadcasterto think creatively about journalism, speeding up thenewscycleinwaysthat still shape politics and culturetoday

Mr Turner's ambitions were not content as he helped launch TBS, TNT, Turner Classic Movies, and Cartoon Network, turning Atlanta into a global media hub Mr. Turner loved sports, owningtheAtlantaBraves, Hawks,andThrashers,and celebrating the Braves' 1995WorldSerieswin.He also captained the the ship called the Courageous in the American Cup to victory in seventy-seven,' thatboughtbackthetrophy for the first time in twenty years.

In his later years, Mr Turner spent much of his fortune and energy to conservation,mostnotably to the survival of the

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ThegravestoneofN.H.DavisJr,theyoungsonofN.H.Davis,whopassedawayin 1854

OldMontgomeryStorytime

by Travis Mabry

submitted by Travis Mabry

On Mom and Dad’s Bois ‘darc Bend Ranch! They had the tank dug in the early ‘50’s It was located at the end of Clepper Street where the entrance gate was located. When gathering cattle, we would ride through town, down Clepper and ride northeasttobringthecattle acrossthepasturestocross Town Creek and to the corrals on the northside of the creek Town Creek bottom was fertile farm land where either corn or hay was grown and harvested. My job was to ride point, open the gate and cross the creek ahead

On Mom and Dad’s Bois ‘darc Bend Ranch! They had the in the early ‘50’s It was located at the end of Clepper Street where the entrance located. When gathering we would ride town, down Clepper and ride northeast bringthecattle acrossthe tocross Town Creek to the corrals northside of the creek Town Creek bottom was fertile farm land where corn or hay grown d harvested. My was to ride point, the gate and ahead

of the herds and hands, the corral the barn cattle pens. the cattle penned, would walk cat the cattle through th ns but generally out often rode with us, but the picnic the in the onAtkins Red checkedtableclothes spread BBQ, potato beans, bread beer and Guests invited e e ra e wit th cowhands helpers.

of the herds and hands, open the corral gates and disappear behind the barn adjacent to the cattle pens. Once the cattle were penned, I would walk the cat walk, poke the cattle through the pens u sometimes branding but generallystayingoutofthe way Mother often rode with us, but she generally oversaw the picnic meal near the pens in the shade treesonAtkinsCreek. Red checkedtableclotheswere spread across plank tables, BBQ, potato salad, beans, bread and beer and water! Guests were invited to celebrate with the cowhands family and helpers.

the across FM 1097 (the Heifer P

D property south of Town Creek He and Mom purchased the property north of the creek, across FM 1097 (the Heifer P

approximately 900 acres. T

adjacent acres in 1969 and deeded to wellas another15acresjoiningthe HeiferPasture.

adjacent acres in 1969 and deededthattomeaswellas another15acresjoiningthe HeiferPasture.

really the had g own up hands on watchingGrandpaStovall. She better sense of fertilizing, harvesting. Dad, knew cattle, both the intuitive scientific intelligence to and recognize in

Motherwasreally the better farmer She had grown up hands on watchingGrandpaStovall. She just had a better sense of planting, fertilizing, harvesting. Dad, he knew cattle,butMotherhadboth the intuitive and scientific intelligence to know and recognize problems in

calving window, do cows As cousin Stovall told Grandpa and providing Black would bring cotton and in northwest County I of what always said, “Aman can’t on air Grandpa was not wise but a man. only farmerinthe

Black people help. thempaidthemand

calving her final words on this earth were, as she looked out the window, “Mike, how do the cows look?” AsmycousinJerry Stovall told me about Grandpa and Grandma Stovallprovidingbreakfast for the Black men from Richards who would help them bring in cotton and peanut crops in northwest Montgomery County I thought of what Dad always said, “Aman can’t work on air” Grandpa Stovall was not only wise but a good man. He was theonlywhitefarmerinthe Taliaferro-Welch Road neighborhood who the Black people would help. Hefedthempaidthemand

respected them. Knowing they would not walk past the Black cemetery on Taliaferro Road. on their journey back to Richards, he always let them leave well before dark My Grandmother Stovall was the “kin keeper” of her large Williams family and knewittookfoodtogather friends,familyandfolkno matter the color of skin. Her kitchen was a true “cattle call, ” hug

delicious biscuits

fromthesmokehouse,eggs f

property that borders the property,” said MHS

President Billy Ray

(member of the Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523 Conroe Chapter of the Texas Division, United D

s of the Confederacy) and family were visiting in Searcy, Arkansas Searcy is a townof23,813population (in2023),islocatedabout 51 miles northwest of Little Rock and was foundedin1838.

town, a must see, was the WhiteCountyCourthouse and on one corner was

would walk Black cemetery Road. on journey to he always them before dark Stovall was keeper” her family tookfood familyandfolk color of skin. kitchen a ca le ll ” hu delicious smokehouse, f r o h e h e n house wagon into She would make list. He nonessentials never

house Grandpa Stovall would make a wagon trip into Richards for the basics. She would make the list. He would pencil outnonessentialsbutnever her stamps A

her A faithful letter Ada wrote to kith and far wide. Her in October 1957 the Union Grove Church cou ot o he mourners. was always said to be ever with above the grad Her de t granddaughter s Past li , o relation delivered the and true her dinner on the served the grounds Pool me ry

StubbsChapterMemberFindsConfederateStatueon theCourthouseGroundsinSearcy,Arkansas

of White

Subscription 1917. The statue was placed in 1917 and was funded by public

monument was listed on the National Register of HistoricPlacesin1996.

Article and picture by Eva Rains, Publicity Chairman for the Stubbs Chapter While walking around the old historic

FOFF

from page 1

The following is written on the base of the statue Erected To The

Confederatesoldier Itisa marblestatue,hestanding at rest, with his rifle restingontheground. The statue stands about 6 feet in height and is mounted onagranitebase,thatis16 feettalland6feetsquare. During the War Between the States, the Battle of Whitney's Lane was fought near Searcy,

park on Hillwiththe over old,and inthis is the alongI-45in

small honored park on the HillwiththeTexianStatue isover20yearsold,andthe firstinthisarea! Itisnext totheConroeMainLibrary alongI-45inConroe. byElaineCollings

“The Friends of the Flag Foundation” under the leadership of President MIKEWILSON (incolor Grey) on behalf of his FOFF Board, received this Check Donation from Rebel Joan Of Arc President JENNY LEHR, andherRJOAattendeesfor thispresentation.Travelers fromtheRebelJoanOfArc 2721ChapteroftheUnited Daughters were welcomed by President WILSON, and Thanked for their constant support of this beloved Park and it’s representationoftheTexas Historical Battle Flags for TexasIndependence. This

This special small Park on the hill is separate in purpose from the Veterans Memorial Park next to it, and with separate Boards of Management Our Texas History is displayed and honored here in the various BattleFlags for Texas Independence. The FOFF Board has many variousprojectstopromote and educate the public in our Texas roots and fight for Independence, and the Rebel Joan Of Arc Belles h a v e b e e n g r e a t participators in these projects.

McANEAR.

small is to Boards Management History honored in the BattleFlags FOFF many to our Of h r participators these this the as well Board for nd ALL the OfArc Chapter! Handsome mu a e en l who as n x s a Gentlemen

the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, as well as Board Members for the Friends of the Flag Foundation, and ALL are membersoftheRebelJoan OfArc2721Chapter! The Handsome handlebar mustache gentleman standing in Black is BERNIE SARGENT who serves as FOFF Flag Master and also serves on the Montgomery County Historical Commission and The Texas State Historical Foundation ThetwoGentlemenseated are Past FOFF President MIKE WILSON and Newley elected FOFF P r e s i d e n

Woodlands! WILSON for the beside with is McANEAR whowasalsojustaccepted “Knighted” “KnightsofSanJacinto”.

Woodlands! President MIKE WILSON is the Newley elected National President for the SRT, and beside him with a glowing face is RON McANEAR whowasalsojustaccepted and “Knighted” into the “KnightsofSanJacinto”.

IK e t O a Co n e a o t

Submitted by FOFF Publicity, & RJOA Public Relations: TEXAS HISTORY RUNS DEEP INTO THE V E I N S O F A L L PRESENT HERE, AND FOR THE REBEL JOAN OF ARC CHAPTER MEMBERS HERE AS WELL.

Many ladies in this photo are also members of

with either the planned angled parking lot or its associated sidewalk Manylongtimecitizensare positive the babies are buried on the site, but no one is sure as to the actual

Submitted & RJOA Relations: TEXAS HISTORY V S A L HERE, FOR THE REBEL O A CH P E MEMBERS of Flag Foundation” the leadership of MIKEWILSON color Grey) on of his FOFF Board, this Check Donation from R b o O A c President JENNY LEHR, and for thispresentation. from JoanOfArc 2721 United Daughters were by President WILSON, and Thanked their constant support this beloved Park and it’s representation Texas Historical Battle Flags for TexasIndependence. This

Both gentlemen are Sons of the Republic of TexasMembersundertheir Lone Star Chapter in The

Both are Sons of Republic of Members their Lone in The

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o Photographer: Rodney Sharer

footofthegrave,whileany grave markers themselves would be facing east Sincethebodieswereboth lessthanfivemonthsoldat the time of their passing 175yearsago,itispossible

foot the whileany grave markers themselves would be facing Since both lessthanfivemonths at the time of their passing 175yearsago, ispossible

Arepresentationofthecompletedprojectoncethelotstothenorthandsouthofthe N.H.DavisMuseumandComplexarefullydeveloped

Duncan. “But the graves themselves are located on the city lot, and with landscaping to come, we were initially concerned that the graves could wind upunderaparkinglot.”

A rendition of the plazaprojectshowsthatthe approximate location of the graves could conflict

location of the bodies Two Grand Crinum Lily plants mark one possible location of the burials, but efforts to make an actual finding were inconclusive, including one cadaver dog search in the past that yieldednoresults.

location of the Two Grand Crinum Lily plants mark one possible of the efforts to make an actual

the approximate location of the graves could conflict either the angled parking lot or its ssoc a ed s dewa k longtimecitizens the babies are on site, but sure as to the actual

Thelilyplants, custom, placed at

Thelilyplants,asper custom, were placed at the

thatthecorpsescouldhave fully due to heat, moisture, soil acidity the theory that children were in Old Methodist which has been the 1840s, a short walk from Davis Cottage.

thatthecorpsescouldhave fully disintegrated due to heat, moisture, and soil acidity There is also the theory that the children were buried in the Old MethodistCemeterywhich has been open since the 1840s, which is a short walk from the Davis Cottage.

The MHS of Directors in agreement that some sort of memorial be on the plaza site remembrance ofthe and city is receptive to the idea. Mayor SaraCountryman,andCity

The MHS Board of Directors were in agreement that some sort of memorial be placed on the plaza site in remembrance ofthechildren,andthecity is very receptive to the idea. MontgomeryMayor SaraCountryman,andCity

Administrator Brent Walker, are in agreement with the MHS, but it is yet to be determined as to the placement of a memorial, but both Countryman and Walker reassured MCN that the landscaping of the new plaza will not be c

out a memorial to the Davis to children.

Admi i r t r Brent Walker, in agreement with the it yet to the placement of memorial, but both and Walker MCN that the of the new will be complete it ut a memorial to Davis children.

droughts and inundated withheavyrainevents.

withheavy

Baby Girl Davis was born in October 1851 only living a few hours, while her younger broth

Nathaniel Hart Davis, Jr was born in November 185

approximatelyfivemonths before passing away in April1854. Thelilyplants themselves are physical representations of the c

stubbornly remained on station over the decades as sentinels of the children’s souls; d

ing mowed over at times, starved of moisture during

Girl born in October 1851 living a hours, h ounger b t e Nathaniel Hart Davis, Jr was November 1 53 and lived fo approximately months before passing away April Thelily themselves physical representations the ch dren an ve stubbornly remained on station over the as sentinels of children’s soul ; es i e e ng mowed over at times, starved during

“We have had a lidar and experts area, no one has confirmed if there any remains Mayor Countryman have talked

“We have had a lidar crew and other experts experts examine the area, and no one has confirmed if there are any remains there,” are said Mayor Countryman “We have talked about continuingthe

memorialization of the childrenbyputting a keeping the lilies, homage to them.”

memorialization of the twochildrenbyputtingina plaque, keeping the lilies, and paying homage to rememberthem.”

Walker, like is supportive of the with the closer to historical society line, citing concerns over utilities located the

City Administrator Brent Walker, like the mayor is supportive of a memorial to the Davis children, with the idea to place the site closer to the historical society property line, citing concerns over utilities located on the property

“Withthenewdesign, we're going to relocate the

thenewdesign, we're going to relocate

lilies a bit closer to the house itself,” said Walker “We're going to have signage so we can explain thechildren’sshortlives.”

lilies a bit closer to the house said “We're have signage so we can explain thechildren’sshortlives.”

Walker say that has just achieved approval process, with planning phase in its infancy, and that will go out to the exact details are available to complete The citywillalsobe for assistan fr he Montgomery Historical Society to the of Baby Girl and Nathaniel Hart two infants who perished the early part of Montgomery s history, modern medicine was lacking, and only strongest children surviveduntiladulthood.

Walkerwentontosay that the project has just achieved the approval process, with the planning phase in its infancy, and that the project will go out to bid, so that the exact details are available to complete the project. The citywillalsobelookingfor assistance from the Montgomery Historical Society to tell the story of Baby Girl and Nathaniel Hart Davis, Jr two infants who perished in the early part of Montgomery s history, when modern medicine was lacking, and only the strongest children surviveduntiladulthood.

from page 1 Davis

ArticlebyEvaRains

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OPINION/EDITORIAL

Ruben Borjas Jr, Columnist/ Opinion Writer Ruben’s Montgomery Musings

a drive-thru order lately in theformofaFuneralHome

When it comes to Funeral Homes: Keep Your Documents in Safe Keeping

I’m reminded of the film‘LethalWeapon2,’and of Joe Pesci’s character Leo Getz,whosereactionduring a drive-thru scene when he gets wrong his fastfoodorder “Theyscrewyou atthedrive-thru,”saidGetz. Iofcourseparaphrase.

I’m reminded of the film‘LethalWeapon2,’and of Joe Pesci’s character Leo Getz,whosereactionduring a drive-thru scene when he gets wrong with his fastfoodorder “Theyscrewyou atthedrive-thru,”saidGetz. Iofcourseparaphrase.

received

unsolicited call from a Family Service Advisor Of

all of what I write here is alleged, butIhavemysuspicions. Ithadbeenalongtime since I had spoken with a representative from the Funeral Home since my Mother Angie passed away five years ago, only visiting the family graves when I wasinPearland.

in Pearland, where I received an unsolicited call from a Family Service Advisor Of course all of what I write here is alleged, butIhavemysuspicions. Ithadbeenalongtime since I had spoken with a representative from the Funeral Home since my Mother Angie passed away five years ago, only visiting the family graves when I wasinPearland.

Weather for the Lake Conroe area

Wednesday

Sunny,withahighnear87.Calm wind.

WednesdayNight

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Thursday

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ThursdayNight

Partlycloudy,withalowaround68.

Friday

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FridayNight

Partlycloudy,withalowaround71.

Saturday

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Sunday

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SundayNight

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Monday

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The FSA I was scheduled to meet with was a no-show due to legitimate vehicle concerns, so I met with another representative. Istartedwithacomplaint,in my frustration that my Mother’s name plate had never been installed since she passed away in April 2021,soIhadsomeleverage inmyfuturenegotiations.

In going through the contracts including my parents,whowerefirstmade aware of funeral home concerns in 1968, just three years after they were married My parents'

The FSA I was A scheduled to meet with was a no-show due to legitimate vehicle concerns, so I met with another representative. Istartedwithacomplaint,in my frustration that my Mother’s name plate had never been installed since she passed away in April 2021,soIhadsomeleverage inmyfuturenegotiations. In going through the contracts including my parents,whowerefirstmade aware of funeral home concerns in 1968, just three years after they were married My parents'

inevitable events such as death, was connected to my father’s parents, with my grandfather being 45 years olderthanmyfather just30 at the time. So in handling my grandparents future arrangements, my parents completed their own, and plotswerealotcheaperback then you can imagine Somehow with caring for hisagingparents,itinstilled a sense of maturity or responsibility, and claimed

inevitable events such as death, was connected to my father s parents, with my grandfather being 45 years olderthanmyfather just30 at the time. So in handling my grandparents future arrangements, my parents completed their own, and plotswerealotcheaperback then you can imagine Somehow with caring for hisagingparents,itinstilled a sense of maturity or responsibility, and claimed fut

embrace some success, rather than just fading into generation after generation offamiliesthatliveat,orare barely surviving above the povertylevel. Expectations weremadeandabidedby

future generations to embrace some success, rather than just fading into generation after generation offamiliesthatliveat,orare barely surviving above the povertylevel. Expectations weremadeandabidedby

With a little military service by my father and an idea of setting an example for his children by at last getting a GED while in his 30 s, giving his children some hope for the future. And my father was quite successful,despitebeingthe son of a sharecropper My mother was a nurse, and a good organizer, and that records keeping idea was passedontome. Oneofmy jobs in the Army when I wasn’t out with the field artillery, armor, EOD, or infantryguys,wasscreening nuclear personnel which required a lot of organization.

With a little military service by my father and an idea of setting an example for his children by at last getting a GED while in his 30’s, giving his children some hope for the future. And my father was quite successful,despitebeingthe son of a sharecropper My mother was a nurse, and a good organizer, and that records keeping idea was passedontome. Oneofmy jobs in the Army when I wasn’t out with the field artillery, armor, EOD, or infantryguys,wasscreening nuclear personnel which required a lot of organization.

Ialwayskeptaportable filecontainerthatwentwith me so I could track my spending. I had learned to balance a checkbook as a teen overseas and started my first Individual RetirementAccount as an 18 year old, even before leaving for myfirstdutystationinWest Germany

While overseas I put money aside monthly for future travels, back to Texas. European travel was mostly covered by lets say‘friends,’buttogetaway from it all, I d take an occasional long weekend at a resort which was way above the costs of my militarypayscale.

While overseas I put money aside monthly for future travels, mainly back to Texas. European travel was mostly covered by lets say‘friends,’buttogetaway from it all, I d take an occasional long weekend at a resort which was way above the costs of my militarypayscale.

Throughout the years, I’ve continued to maintain my diligence in regards to recordskeeping,andhaving that ability has saved thousands of dollars on

multiple occasions I remember one time in the early 90’s, my father asked my help in finalizing a deal for a Dodge dually truck he hadmadeacontractwithata dealership out of Lufkin

The truck was popular and had to be factory ordered, and with my father being terrible at paperwork I started a file with all the availabledocumentsIcould find including a copy of the original contract done well over six-months earlier. When it came time to pickup the truck, the deal had totally changed, with the dealership tacking on another $8,000 more than I was expecting I simply pulled out the original contract and a cashier's check ready for the initially agreed upon purchase price and said, “Take it or leave it.” Theytookit.

Companies count on the simplicity of their customers their lack of records keeping skills, forgetfulness, and the inability to put two and two together Andplaceslikecar dealerships and funeral homes places we rarely visit, can take advantage of their customers soaking them for thousands more thanisactuallynecessary

multiple occasions I remember one time in the early 90’s, my father asked my help in finalizing a deal for a Dodge dually truck he hadmadeacontractwithata dealership out of Lufkin The truck was popular and had to be factory ordered, and with my father being terrible at paperwork I started a file with all the availabledocumentsIcould find including a copy of the original contract done well over six-months earlier. When it came time to pickup the truck, the deal had totally changed, with the dealership tacking on another $8,000 more than I was expecting I simply pulled out the original contract and a cashier's check ready for the initially agreed upon purchase price and said, “Take it or leave it.” Theytookit. Companies count on the simplicity of their customers their lack of records keeping skills, forgetfulness, and the inability to put two and two together Andplaceslikecar dealerships and funeral homes places we rarely visit, can take advantage of their customers soaking them for thousands more thanisactuallynecessary

the electronic file, as was mostofmydocuments.

I urge you to make physical copies of any carbon copies, because those are designed to fade overtime,andifadocument isunabletoread,what’snot on the document doesn’t mean squat, and on the contract may not be in theirfiles.

the electronic file, as was mostofmydocuments. I urge you to make physical copies of any carbon copies, because those are designed to fade overtime,andifadocument isunabletoread,what’snot on the document doesn’t mean squat, and what’s on the contract may not be in theirfiles.

specialize in caskets headstones, and even cremation sales,

Funeralhomescanbea particular place where families can be taken advantage of especially for families of loved ones who have Pre-Paid plans. And technologyhasaparttoplay inthis,sobecareful. Inmy encounter with the FSA at my Funeral Home, after going through my parents contracts, where it was determined that my mother’s nameplate had indeed been paid for and been never installed, my paperworkwaspulledupontheir magnificenttelevisionsized display,designedtoimpress no doubt, but was as worthlessastheinformation containedintheirsystem.

Funeralhomescanbea particular place where families can be taken advantage of especially for families of loved ones who have Pre-Paid plans. And technologyhasaparttoplay inthis,sobecareful. Inmy encounter with the FSA at my Funeral Home, after going through my parents contracts, where it was determined that my mother’s nameplate had indeed been paid for and never installed, my paperworkwaspulledupontheir magnificenttelevisionsized display,designedtoimpress no doubt, but was as worthlessastheinformation containedintheirsystem.

I knew going into the FuneralHomeappointment, that the unsolicited call was a five-year shakedown for a fewmorethousandquidinto the home's coffers. I was expecting to be offered perhaps a new service that allowed my loved ones to communicate with me from the great beyond. I jest of course, but what I discoveredwithmypaperworkthat Iviewedonthescreen,wasa shell compared to the version that I maintained in myphysicalanddigitalfiles at my residence With funeral homes now going solely to computerized records, the paper contracts they maintained previously on-site in their offices, are nowconvenientlylocatedin storage, at least they better be. And families such as mine,ifIwereabadrecords keeper, would be forced to repay thousands of dollars for service contracts I had already shelled out money forandpaidoff. Iwaseven granted a 2nd Right of Interment,which was not in

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Pre-paid funeral home customers and I’m not saying it’s happening in Montgomery County, but if it's happening in Brazoria County, with my own personal circumstance, then it's very possible it could be an area or industry wide practice.

I’mnotblamingtheFSA for the discrepancy their lack of my full records load in their system, but when I was burying my mother in 2021, it wa shortly afterwardsthatIupdatedmy policy,soasnottohaveany heirs worry so much about myfinalarrangements,andI ofcoursekeptallmycopies.

I’mnotblamingtheFSA for the discrepancy in their lack of my full records load in their system, but when I was burying my mother in 2021, it was shortly afterwardsthatIupdatedmy policy,soasnottohaveany heirs worry so much about myfinalarrangements,andI ofcoursekeptallmycopies.

Directors and Sales personnel have dinner, drinks, and perhaps some other fun; and they will at least talk ‘a little shop,’ exchanging new ways of separating money from the pocketbooks of their new andpre-paidcustomers.

FuneralDirectorsdon’t just stay in their own circle of influence, they attend conferencesattheTexasand National Funeral Directors’ Level, so relationships with colleagues in Texas and across the nation can develop. Andwhathappens attheirconferences,besides breakout sessions and keynote speeches? Directors and Sales personnel have dinner drinks, and perhaps some other fun; and they will at least talk ‘a little shop,’ exchanging new ways of separating money from the pocketbooks of their new and customers.

Yes, at the time of greatest distress to families in their loss of a

Yes, at the time of greatest distress to families in their loss of a loved one, some families shell out the costofmedium-sizedcarfor caskets with elaborate art work and other amenities that will have an aboveground shelf-life of just a few hours, and you wonder why so many families are choosing more affordable cremation for families on a budget. Thatofcoursebites intoprofitsatfuneralhomes.

Funeral homes never tell families of separate retail businesses that

considerablesavingsof200400% under the convenienceoftheFuneralHome. Sowithproperplanningand responsiblefamilymembers ready when the time comes, alotofmoneycanbesaved.

Forpre-paidcustomers, the maintenance of the contracts and again a responsible family member canleadtomuchlessgriefat thetimeofloss. Don’twait for an unsolicited call that brought this contract condition to my attention. Gather your records and make an appointment with your Funeral Service y Advisor at your funeral home,whetheritbeonHwy 105, Loop 336, or on I-45. Thereisnoharminchecking toseeifyourFuneralHome isanhonestbrokerornot.

What makes it even more challengingisthatthereare so many options, but not always a lot of clarity around which direction actuallymakessense.

This is the topic of the Chamber's May Lunch & Learn, to be held Friday, May15,beginningat11:30 a m at the Chamber Lunchwillbeprovidedfor

Askfortheactualpaper contracts and files, and match it document for documentwithyourrecords. Don’tjusttrustthecomputer screen because like me your records in their computer system, quite computer possibly can be left unscanned, whether it be accidental or ordered at the executivelevel.

Askfortheactual contracts and files, and match it document documentwithyourrecords. Don’tjusttrustthecomputer screen because like me your records in their system, possibly can be left whether it be accidental or ordered at the executivelevel.

I knew my contractsituationgoinginto the appointment, and I’ve told my heirs where all the documents are located if somethingshouldhappento me. Soprotectyourself,and inform a trusted family member of your circumstance.

I knew my pre-paid contractsituationgoinginto the appointment, and I’ve told my heirs where all the documents are located if somethingshouldhappento me. Soprotectyourself,and inform a trusted family member of your circumstance.

WhatIexperiencedisa dangerous endeavor for funeral homes if there is moretothisthanIsuspect. I could file a lawsuit for material breach of contract, for my mother s nameplate, and the lack of records in regardstomyowncontracts.

, at a considerablesavingsof200400% under the oftheFuneralHome. Sowith planningand responsible members when the time comes, alotofmoneycanbesaved. WhatIexperiencedisa dangerous for funeral homes there is tothisthanIsuspect. I file a lawsuit for material breach of contract, for my mother nameplate, the lack of in tomyowncontracts.

attention. Gather your records and make an appointment with ou Funeral Service Advisor your funeral whetherit onHwy Loop 336, or on I-45. Thereisnoharminchecking toseeif Funeral is brokerornot. Peaceof

HavingPeaceofMind, and planning ahead will prevent a lot of headaches for loved ones you wish to protect when you do eventually pass-on to the Next World So protect yourself.

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Funeral homes never tell of separate retail busines es that specialize in caskets he

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STARS,STRIPES,ANDSKYKINGS

byCherylConley

Lake Creek

America to celebrate its birthday thisJuly,it onlyfitting to turn to the birdthathas this country since 1782 the bald eagle. resilient, and hardto imagine a appropriate symbol for the United States.

As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday thisJuly,itfeelsonlyfitting to turn our attention to the birdthathasrepresentedthis country since 1782 the bald eagle. Fierce, resilient, andindependent,it'shardto imagine a more appropriate symbol for the United States.

For all long-standing association with the nation, mostpeoplearesurprised learn that the bald eagle wasn'tofficiallydeclaredthe national bird until very recently While it has appeared on the Great Seal and as powerful symbol of the United States since 1782, wasn't formally designated law until Biden made it official President Biden signed a bill on Christmas Eve in 2024 giving the bald eagle its special status. It seems almost unbelievable butsomehowthisiconicbird managed to a nation for nearly 250 years before anyone thought to make official.

For all its long-standing association with the nation, mostpeoplearesurprisedto learn that the bald eagle wasn'tofficiallydeclaredthe national bird until very recently While it has appeared on the Great Seal and served as a powerful symbol of the United States since 1782, it wasn't formally designated in law until Joe Biden made it official President Biden signed a bill on Christmas Eve in 2024 giving the bald eagle its special status. It seems almost unbelievable butsomehowthisiconicbird managed to represent a nation for nearly 250 years before anyone thought to makeitofficial.

Let's go back to the beginning and find out why the bald eagle was chosen. After the Declaration of Independencewassignedin 1776, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams were tasked with designinganofficialsealfor our new nation. Unable to come up with a design that design met with Congress's approval two additional committees were formed in

1780. Again, no luck. In 1782 a third committee broughtinartist William Barton He sketchedasmallwhiteeagle onthereverse

side of a draft seal

male and female gathering and sticksandnestingmaterials. Eagles prefer to build near watersourceswherefishare plentiful and often choose tall trees for safety Rather thanstartingovereachyear, they return to the same nest annually,addingrepairsand new materials. Over time, somenestscangrowseveral feet larger through repeated useandreconstruction.

male female sticksandnestingmaterials. Eagles prefer to watersources fishare plentiful and choose tall for safety thanstartingovereachyear, they return the same nest annually,addingrepairsand new materials. somenestscangrow feet larger useandreconstruction.

American bison When he learned how close the species came to extinction, he assembled the largest private bison herd in the world about 45,000 to 50,000animals—acrosstwo millionacresofranchlandin

close came the private bison world about 50,000animals—across acresofranchland

e me can We t merely

the American West Conservationists credit Turner not merely with preserving bison numbers, but with safeguarding critical genetics and restoring the animal s

side of a draft seal Thomson the longtime Secretary took the American eagle,gave olive branch the of sent it the day, 20 1782 The bald eagle won the for our It is found North America and freedom,andimmortality

Charles Thomson the longtime Secretary of Congress took Barton's small eagle and replaced it with the much larger Americanbaldeagle,gaveit the olive branch and the bundle of arrows, and sent thedesigntoCongress.They approved it the same day, June 20 1782 The bald eagle won out as the perfect choice for our national symbol. It is found only in North America and it representsstrength,courage, freedom,andimmortality

Perfectsymbolforanew country

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T h e b a l d e a g l e

Let's go back the beginning why the eagle was chosen. After Declaration of Independencewassignedin 1776, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams were with designingan sealfor our nation. Unable to come up with a design that met with Cong e ' approval two additional committees were formed in 1780. Again, no luck. In a third Barton He a eagle onthe for country

(Haliaeetus leucocephalus) belongs to the family Accipitridae, a group of birds of prey that includes hawks, kites, harriers, and othereagles.Baldeaglesare classified as raptors, meaning they arepredatory birds equipped with sharp talons, powerful beaks, and exceptional hunting skills. They are also considered hypercarnivores, animals w

(Haliaeetus leucocephalus) to the family a of birds of prey that hawks, harriers, eagles. eaglesare classified as meaning arepredatory birds equipped with sharp talons, powerful beaks, exceptional hunting skills. are also considered hypercarnivores, animals

ecological role on native grasslands.

That commitment also reached American dining tables Turner co-founded Ted's Montana Grill, a restaurantchainbuiltaround sustainably raised bison pairing conservation with commerce. The restaurants wereintendednotasnovelty

believed, that protecting wildl

fe and running i successful businesses need notbeopposinggoals.

primarily of meat. For bald eagles, makeup of their although they will also eat waterfowl, smallmammals,andcarrion whenthe arises.

primarily of meat. For bald eagles,fishmakeupmuchof their menu, although they will also eat waterfowl, smallmammals,andcarrion whentheopportunityarises.

One of the bald eagle's impressive extraordinary canspot highas10,000feet and from up to three miles away are razor sharp strong, for and defending when necessary hooked made of like human are used to smaller pieces. keep their beaks in condition, eagles in a behavior rubbing their beaks against rocks or tree to them.

One of the bald eagle's most impressive features is its extraordinary eyesight. Eaglescanspotpreyfromas highas10,000feetintheair and from distances of up to three miles away Their powerful talons are razor sharp and incredibly strong, designed for gripping prey and defending themselves when necessary Their hooked beaks, made of keratin like human fingernails, are used to tear food into smaller pieces.To keep their beaks in top condition, bald eagles engage in a behavior called “feaking,” rubbing their beaks against rocks or tree branches to cleanandsharpenthem.

Bald eagles are famous for thelargestnests of any bird in North America. These enormous nests can measure up to six feet across weigh hundreds of ounds Construction can take anywherefrom weeksto three months, with both the

Bald eagles are famous forbuildingthelargestnests of any bird in North America. These enormous nests can measure up to six feet across and weigh hundreds of pounds Construction can take anywherefromtwoweeksto three months, with both the

Female bald eagles typically lay one to three eggs,eachaboutthesizeofa tennis ball. Both parents share incubation duties, carefully turning the eggs every couple of hours to ensure even warmth and healthydevelopment.

bald eagles typically lay to three eggs, about sizeofa tennis ball. Both parents share incubation duties, carefully turning the eggs every couple to ensure warmth and healthydevelopment.

The parents also take turnskeepingtheeggswarm and protected from the elements.

After an incubation period of about 10 to 13 weeks, the eaglets hatch. Bothparentsworktirelessly to feed their young, tearing prey into small bites for them By around seven weeks of age, the eaglets begin feeding themselves, and at approximately 12 weeks they are ready to leave the nest. Even after fledging, the young eagles continue to rely on their parents for food and guidanceforanotherfourto six weeks before becoming fully independent Clearly not featherless on their heads, why are they called bald?Theword“bald”once had a different meaning in English.Goingbackintime, theword“bald”wasderived from the word balde which meant white or

The parents also take turns theeggswarm and protected from the elements. After incubation period of 13 weeks, the eaglets hatch. Both tirelessly to feed young, tearing prey into small bites for them By around seven weeks of the eaglets begin themselves, and at 12 weeks are to leave the nest. Even after fledging, the young eagles continue to rely on their parents and guidanceforanotherfourto six weeks becoming fully independent Clearly not featherless their heads, why they called bald?Theword“bald”once had a different meaning in English.Goingbackintime, theword wasderived from balde which white or

shining It was used to describe the distinctive white plumage on the bird. The settlers translated their “balde” adjective for the eagle's white head into “bald”whenreferringtothe American eagle. As a side note,eagletsdon'tgaintheir w

l approximately 4 or 5 years ofage.

The Bald and Golden EagleActistheprimarylaw that protects these national treasures It prohibits anyone from killing, capturing, possessing, selling, purchasing, or transporting any bald or golden eagle without a

It used describe the on the bird. The settlers “balde” for the eagle's whenreferringto eagle. As side ite eathe un il or 5 years ofage. and Eagle protects It from killing, possessing, or golden eagle without ed ra pe mit Th t nests, and eggs. is unlawful which

can result in hefty time.

If you'd like a front-row seat to the fascinating lives of bald eagles, there are several live webcams available online. of my absolute favorites is the Jackie and Shadow eagle cam from Big Bear The eagle pair is currently busy two fluffyeaglets,and never knowwhat mightsee— feeding time, repairs, sibling squabbles, or of theparentssoaringinwitha fresh fish It's addictive, entertaining, and surprisinglyheartwarmingtowatch theseiconic upclosein real time. You can check t h e m u t e : https://friendsofbigbearvall ey.org/livestream/ P O T O

married three actress Jane from to union in time $100 cash, and property, a ranch.

one. He was married three times most famously to actress and activist Jane Fonda from 1991 to 2001. Their marriage, a union of Hollywood celebrity and media power, ended in one of the most expensive celebrity divorces of its time Fonda received an estimated $100 million or more in stock, cash, and property, including a large ranch.

embraced philanthropy by donating$1billiontocreate the United Nations Foundation and supporting causes ranging from nuclear disarmament to environmentalprotection.

Turner'spersonallifewas as public and turbulent as his professional

That commitment dining Turner co-founded Grill, a chain bison pairing wereintended t n o a z ti pr f Tur e believed, that il l e an ru n businesses personallifewas and lent

He offended rivals embarrassed allies and often spoke faster than he thought Yet even critics conceded his sincerity and daring Mr. Turner later

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TedTurnerissurvivedby his five children, numerous grandchildren Mr Turner didnotjustbuildcompanies; he shifted paradigms of industries for news, conservation, and hospitality Mr Turner shared one defining belief: that bold ideas, pursued fearlessly, couldstillchangetheworld.

his five children, of us i f r n s, and hospitalshared one that stillchangetheworld.

r c l genetic nd on native offended embarrassed and often than he thought critics conceded and daring later philanthropy tion and ing om nucl r to environprotection.

injury, disturb its breeding productivity, the eagles to nest.Criminal civil

prohibitionextendsto parts, feathers, nests, and eggs. It also states it is unlawful to disturb them which is defined as agitating or botheringaneagleenoughto cause injury disturb its breeding productivity, or cause the eagles to abandon theirnest.Criminalandcivil

CREDITS:Eagle with fishTuro Jantunen, Eaglets –Sandy & Luna with Mom BigBearValley

If you'd like a front-row seat to the fascinating lives of bald eagles, there are several live webcams available online. One of my absolute favorites is the Jackie and Shadow eagle cam from Big Bear Valley The famous eagle pair is currently busy raising two fluffyeaglets,andyounever knowwhatyoumightsee— feeding time, nest repairs, sibling squabbles, or one of theparentssoaringinwitha fresh fish It's addictive, entertaining, and surprisinglyheartwarmingtowatch theseiconicbirdsupclosein real time. You can check t h e m o u t h e r e : https://friendsofbigbearvall ey.org/livestream/ P H O T O CREDITS:Eagle with fishTuro Jantunen, Eaglets –Sandy & Luna with Mom BigBearValley

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NewLifeAssemblyof God,RabonChapelRoad, Montgomery,936-588-3399

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Meetsat464McCalebRd. SundayMorningBible Study9:30a.m.Worship Service10:45a.m.

SundayEveningWorship 6:00p.m.

St.BeulahBaptistChurch, locatedinDobbin,P.O.Box 112,Montgomery,77356

ScottRidgeandFM1097, Montgomery Dobbin,936-597-5560

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LivingSaviorLutheran Church-LCMS309PondSt. Montgomery77356Church phone:936-597-8013Web:

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Wednesday,May13,2026,MontgomeryCountyNews

NOTICEOFCONSTABLE'SSALE

THESTATEOFTEXAS * COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY *

th NoticeisherebygiventhatbyacertainOrderofSaleissuedoutofthe457 JudicialDistrictCourtof th Montgomery County Texas on the 26 day of March, 2026 in favor of April Sound Property th Owners'Association, Inc. recovered a judgment in Cause No. 25-11-17935, in the 457 Judicial th DistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty,Texasonthe19 dayofFebruary,2026,againstGlenFalls.

Placedinmyhandsforservice,I,PhilipCashasConstablePrecinct1,MontgomeryCounty,Texas, th nd didonthe27 dayofApril2026levyonREALpropertydescribedbelow andonthe2 dayofJune 2026,Iwillofferforsaleandsellat301N.MainStreet,Conroe,Texas77301(westsidecourtsteps),, Conroe,Texas77301,atapproximately10:00a.m.forcashtothehighestbidder allright,title,and interestthatthesaiddefendantGlenFallshadinthepropertydescribedbelow:

PROPERTYDESCRIPTION:

2. $4,940.00AttorneyFees

RyanGable-ConstablePct.3 1520LakeFrontCircle,Suite200 TheWoodlands,TX77380

PublishedDates:May13,20,27,2026 281-364-4211

COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY§ THESTATEOFTEXAS§ NOTICEOFEXECUTIONSALE

By virtue of a Order Of Sale issued out of the Honorable 457th Judicial District Court, nd MontgomeryCounty,Texas,onaJudgmentrenderedonthe2 dayofMarch,2023,,inthecaseof CommunityAssociation of Harmony, Inc, Plaintiff,VS. Bobby Godfrey &Tyonne Boyd-Godfrey, Jointly and Severally 1. $3,231.37 UnpaidAssessment & Charge. 2. $3,930.68Attorneys Fees & Expenses/Costincurred3.Interestonallamountsawardedinthisjudgementattherateof7.5%per annumfromthedateofthisjudgementuntilpaidinfull.4.$0.00Courtcost5.$6,252.00judgement credit.Defendant,CauseNo.22-12-17123-CVinsaidcourt,judgmentbeinginfavorofCommunity AssociationofHarmonyInc,PlaintiffasagainstDefendant,Ididonthe29thdayofApril2026,at 2:10o'clockpm.,levyuponthefollowing-describedpropertyofDefendant:

3. Post-judgementinterestattherateof(6.75%)perannumonthetotaljudgement, includingattorney'sfeesawardedherein,fromthedatethisjudgmentissigneduntil fullypaid.

5. $0.00JudgmentCredit

Andforeclosureofalienonthefollowingdescribedproperty:

LOT 85, IN BLOCK 2, OF APRIL SOUND, SECTION 8, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET A, SHEET 183A, MAP AND/OR PLAT RECORDS OF MONTGOMERYCOUNTYTEXASMORECOMMONLYKNOWNAS106SPRINGLAKE, MONTGOMERY,TX77356(“PROPERTY”)

th Witnessmyhandthis27 dayofApril,2026.

4. $488.85CourtCosts ConstablePCT 1

PhilipCash

1. $3,256.11PrincipalSum MontgomeryCounty,Texas

By: L.Cowl

Sergeant

TERMSANDCONDITIONSOFSALEANDTIME:

CASHIER'SCHECKORMONEYORDERATTHECONCLUSIONOFSALE

SALEWILLBEHELDATAPPROXIMATELY10:00A.M.

NOTE: ON THE PROPERTY SOLD THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITYANDFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSE. YOUHAVEBOUGHT THE PROPERTY“AS IS”. BUYERSARE FURTHERADVISED THATTHE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTYAT THIS CONSTABLE'S SALE MAY NOT EXTINGUISH ANY LIENS OR SECURITYINTERESTONTHEPROPERTY YOUHAVESIMPLYPURCHASEDWHATEVER INTERESTTHEDEFENDANTHADINTHEPROPERTY IFYOUHAVEANYQUESTIONS, YOUSHOULDCONSULTANATTORNEYOFYOURCHOICE.2

PublishedDates:May13,20,27,2026

NOTICEOFSALE (REALPROPERTY)

THESTATEOFTEXAS §

LOT25,BLOCK1,HARMONYVILLAGE,SECTION3,ASUBDIVISIONINMONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET Z, SHEET 5139-5142, MAP AND PLAT RECORDS, MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEXAS;andonthe2nddayofJune,2026,betweenthehoursof10:00o'clocka.m.and4:00o'clock p.m.,attheMontgomeryCountyCourthouselocatedat301N.MainSt,Conroe,Texas77301,Iwill offerforsaleandwillsellatpublicauction,forcash,alltherights,titleandinterestofBobbyGodfrey &TyonneBoyd-GodfreyJointlyandSeverallyDefendantinandtosaidproperty

th DATEDat1520LakeFrontCircleSuite900,TheWoodlands,Texas,thisthe29 dayofApril,2026. JohnG.Vasquez DeputyJOHNG.VASQUEZ RyanGable–ConstablePct3 1520LakeFrontCir,Suite900 TheWoodlands,TX77380 281-364-4211 PublishedDates:May13,20,27,2026

NOTICEOFCONSTABLE'SSALE

THESTATEOFTEXAS * COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY *

Placedinmyhandsforservice,I,PhilipCashasConstablePrecinct1,MontgomeryCounty,Texas, th nd didonthe8 dayofMay2026levyonREALpropertydescribedbelow andonthe2 dayofJune 2026,Iwillofferforsaleandsellat301N.MainStreet,Conroe,Texas77301(westsidecourtsteps),, Conroe,Texas77301,atapproximately10:00a.m.forcashtothehighestbidder allright,title,and interestthatthesaiddefendantCamphungLuongDaSilvahadinthepropertydescribedbelow: th Noticeisherebygiventhat

PROPERTYDESCRIPTION:

the21 dayofFebruary 2026,againstCamphungLuongDaSilva.

ByvirtueofanOrderofSaleissuedoutofthe284thJudicialDistrictCourtofMontgomery County Texas,onaJudgmentrenderedonthe20thdayofFebruary2026,inthecaseofForestColony PropertyOwnersAssociation,Plaintiff,vs.JonE.Crawford,Defendant(s),CauseNo.25-08-13355in said court, judgment being in favor of Forest Colony Property Owners Association, Plaintiff as againstDefendant(s),Ididonthe28thDayofApril2026at3:00o'clockpm.,levyuponthefollowingdescribedpropertyofDefendant(s):JonE.Crawford.

Lot 18, in block 5, of Forest Colony, Section 2, a subdivision in Montgomery County, Texas, accordingtothemaporplatthereofrecordedinCabinetS,Sheet180,oftheMapand/orPlatRecords ofMontgomeryCounty,Texasmorecommonlyknownas21594OlympicForestDrive,Porter,TX 77365("Property");

andonthe2nddayofJune2026betweenthehoursof10:00o'clocka.m.and4:00o'clock p.m.,at501NorthThompson,Suite402Conroe,Texas77301MontgomeryCounty Conroe,Texas,I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Jon E. Crawford,Defendant(s),inandtosaidproperty th Witnessmyhandthisthe28 dayofApril2026.

By:/s/RandyCrowder#8451

DeputyRandyCrowder#8451 KennethHayden,ConstablePct.4

NewCaney TX.77357

COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY § 21130USHwy59#C 281-577-8985 PublishedDates:May13,20,29,2026

STATEOFTEXAS * * BYVIRTUEOFAWRITOFEXECUTION

COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY * NOTICEOFSALE

DATEDMarch11,2026,andissuedpursuanttoajudgmentdecree(s)ofTheJusticeCourtofPrecinct One of Polk County Texas, by the Clerk of said Court; on June 26th, 2024, to me directed and delivered,andasConstableofsaidCounty,Ihaveonthe20thdayofApril,2026,seized,leviedupon, andwillonTuesday,June2,2025,attheMontgomeryCountyCourthousedoorofsaidCounty inthe CityofConroe,Texas,beginningatorabout10:00a.m.,onsaidday,withinlegalhoursof10:00a.m. and4:00p.m.asprescribedbylaw proceedtosellforcashtothehighestbidderalltheright,titleand interestofthedefendantsinsuchsuitinandtothefollowingdescribedpropertylevieduponasthe propertyofsaiddefendant,thesamelyingandbeingsituatedintheCountyofMontgomery,andthe StateofTexas,to-wit:

SuitNo.22-09-12852;

Legal Description - S829500 - Ridgecrest Estates, Lot 47, Serial #CA VNMB991837, Title #Cancelled, Label #NMX0001533, Model Cavco APN2860B, AKA 21086 Pinetex St. New Caney,Tx.77357

Saidsaletobemadebymetosatisfythejudgmentrenderedintheabovestyledandnumberedcause, together with interest and costs applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be appliedasthelawdirects.

Thispropertywillbesoldinitspresentcondition"ASIS",andnowarrantiesofanykindwillbemade orgiven.

Purchasers at this sale will receive an ordinary type of Constable's Bill of Sale which is without warrant,expressorimplied.

Atthetimethesalebegins,allbiddersatthesalemustberegisteredwiththeofficerwhoconductsthe saleandallmoniesmustbepaidattheendofthesale.

DatedatMontgomeryCounty Texas,thisthe20thdayofApril,2026.

By:/s/ RandyCrowder MontgomeryCounty,TX

RANDYCROWDER,Deputy

KennethHayden,ConstablePrecinct4

PublishedDates:May13,20,27,2026

THESTATEOFTEXAS § COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY § NOTICEOFEXECUTIONSALE

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 457th Judicial District Court, MontgomeryCounty Texas,onajudgmentrenderedonthe4thdayofDecember2025,inthecaseof CommunityAssociation of Harmony, Inc. Plaintiff, VS. Stephanie N. Howser &Andrew Rowan, JointlyandSeverallyDefendant,CauseNo.25-09-14497insaidcourt,judgmentbeinginfavorof CommunityAssociationofHarmony,IncPlaintiffasagainstDefendant,Ididonthe29thdayofApril 2026,at2:15o'clockp.m.,levyuponthefollowing-describedpropertyofDefendant: LOT 25, IN BLOCK 1, HARMONY VILLAGE, SECTION 9, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET Z, SHEET(S) 4748-4750, MAP AND OF PLAT RECORDS, nd MONTGOMERYCOUNTY TEXAS.,andonthe2 dayofJune,2026,betweenthehoursof10:00 o'clocka.m.and4:00o'clockp.m.,

andseverallyinandtosaid property

th DATEDat1520LakeFrontCircleSuite900,TheWoodlands,Texas,thisthe29 dayofApril2026.

By:/s/J.G.Vasquez

DeputyJ.G.VASQUEZ

$488.85($368.35CourtCost+$120.50ProcessServerFees)

th Witnessmyhandthis8 dayofMay,2026. 5. $0.00JudgmentCredit

Andforeclosureofalienonthefollowingdescribedproperty:

MontgomeryCounty,Texas 2. $3,988.50($2,188.50+$1,800.00Additional)AttorneyFees

PhilipCash

ConstablePCT 1

By: L.Cowl 3. Post-judgement interest at the rate of Seven and Seventy-Five Hundredths percent(7.75%)perannumonthetotaljudgment,includingattorney'sfeesawarded herein,fromthedatethisjudgmentissigneduntilfullypaid.

TERMSANDCONDITIONSOFSALEANDTIME:

CASHIER'SCHECKORMONEYORDERATTHECONCLUSIONOFSALE

LOT 6, IN BLOCK 2, OF CHASE RUN SEC 3, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN CABINET Z, SHEET 4111 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXASMORECOMMONLYKNOWNAS7675DRAGONPEARLSLANE,CONROE,TX 77304(“PROPERTY”) SALEWILLBEHELDATAPPROXIMATELY10:00A.M. 1. $3,799.89PrincipalSum

PublishedDates:May13,20,27,2026

NOTICETOCREDITORSEstateofLaurelR.Lund,DeceasedCauseNo.24-47495-P ProbateCourtNo.1,MontgomeryCounty Texas

Noticeisherebygiventhatonthe5thdayofFebruary 2025,LettersTestamentaryforthe Estate of Laurel R. Lund, Deceased, were issued to Sarah L. Cook as Independent Executor by ProbateCourtNo.1ofMontgomeryCounty Texas,inCauseNumber24-47495-Puponthedocketof saidCourt.

AllpersonshavingclaimsagainstthisEstatearerequiredtopresenttheirclaimswithinthe time and in the manner prescribed by law Claims may be presented in two ways: 1. To the Independent Executor personally, at the following address: Sarah L. Cook, Independent Executor EstateofLaurelR.Lund400TyreeRoadCedarPark,TX786132.ByfilingtheclaimwiththeClerk ofProbateCourtNo.1ofMontgomeryCounty,Texas,locatedat:MontgomeryCountyCourthouse 301N.MainStreetConroe,Texas77301

Datedthis10thdayofMay,2026.

SarahL.Cook,IndependentExecutorEstateofLaurelR.Lund,Deceased

th PublishedDate:May13 ,2026

NOTICE OFAPPLICATION FORALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PERMIT

POURFECTION CLUB, INC. DBA POURFECTION LLC HAS FILED AN APPLICATION WITHTHETEXASALCOHOLICBEVERAGECOMMISSIONFORAMIXEDBEVERAGE PERMIT (MB) TO BE LOCATED AT , PORTER, 24022 LOOP 494, SUITE D MONTGOMERYCOUNTY,TEXAS77365.OWNER/OFFICEROFSAIDCORPORATION ISJENNIFERSEGURA. PublishedDates:Wednesday,May6,2026andWednesday,May13,2026

LEGALNOTICE TABC NOTICE FOR WINEAND MALT BEVERAGE RETAILER'S ONPREMISE PERMIT

Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Wine and Malt Beverage Retailer's On-Premise Permit (BG) by Turquoise Pearl Enterprises LLC d/b/a Turquoise Wine Bar The Woodlands, to be located at 2230 Buckthorne Place Suite 130 The Woodlands Texas 77380 Officers of said corporationarePaulMurphyandCherylReneMurphy PublishedDates:Wednesday May13,2026andWednesday May20,2026

Zone3Impound-0645778VSF,19600OldSandpitRd.,NewCaney,TX77357; (281)689-7705,Email:saddlecreektowing@aol.com

DescriptionofCharges:

1GKFK63827J136924 Police Tow: $275.00, Daily Storage Rate: $22.85 per day, Impound Fee: $22.85,NotificationFee:$50.00,SalesTax

NOTICEOFCONSTABLESSALE

THESTATEOFTEXAS COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY

ByvirtueofanOrderofSaleissuedoutoftheHonorable457thJudicialDistrictCourtof Montgomery County Texas; Cause# 25-02-02449 in a judgment rendered on the 12th day of September,2025,whereasinlakeWindcrestPropertyOwners'Association,Plaintiff,againstJim S. Denison and StacyA. Denison jointly and severally, Defendants. I did levy on the 6th day of April,2026at3:39o'clockp.m.uponthefollowingdescribed"property"ofDefendants:

LOT84,INBLOCK2,OFLAKEWINDCREST,SECTIONFOUR(4),ASUBDIVISIONOF 485.069ACRESOFLANDOUTOFTHEBAILEYMCFADDENSURVEY,ABSTRACTNO. 352 AND THE THOMAS J. NICHOLS SURVEY, ABSTRACT 397, IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINETK,SHEET121OFTHEMAPRECORDSOFMONTGOMERYCOUNTY,TEXAS morecommonlyknownas9634CrestwaterCircle,Magnolia,TX77354("Property").

Andonthe2nddayofJune,2026,at10:00o'clocka.m.;whichisthefirstTuesdayofsaid month, on the Courthouse Steps located at 301 N Main Street, Conroe, Texas 77301 of said MONTGOMERYCounty Texas in the City of CONROE; I will proceed to sell at the time of the publicauctionforcash,alltherights,titleandinterestofagainstJimS.DenisonandStacyA.Denison jointly and severally Defendants, in and to said property representing interest and costs of suit, togetherwithlegalfeesandcommissionsthroughthedateofjudgment,plusallcostsofcourt,costsof sale,andpostjudgmentpenaltiesandinterestrecoverablebylawinfavorofLakeWindcrestProperty Owners'Association.

ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAXCODE.

GIVENUNDERmyhandonthe6thdayofApril,2026, DATEDthis9thdayofApril,2026.

By:/s/ChrisJones

ConstableChrisJones,Pct.5,MontgomeryCounty Texas By:/s/AshtonHedrick

InvestigatorAshtonHedrick-#8510

PublishedDates:April29,May6,13,2026

NOTICETOCREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Donnie Olan Chumley, Deceased, were issued on March 16, 2026, in Cause No. 26-49591-P, pending in the ProbateCourtNo:1,MontgomeryCounty,Texas,to:JamesOlanChumley All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are requiredtopresentthemtotheundersignedwithinthetimeandinthemannerprescribedbylaw

c/o:JamesOlanChumley

18293RogersRoad NewWaverly,Texas77358 th SIGNEDonthe6 dayofMay,2026. //MichaelC.Beller// StateBarNo.:02105780 AttorneyforJamesOlanChumley

MichaelC.Beller

42N.ManorcliffPlace

THEWOODLANDS,TX77382

Telephone:(281)362-0220

Email:mike@michaelbeller.com

CLERKOFTHECOURT ATTORNEYOFRECORD CITATION BYPUBLICATION APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP

May13,2026,Montgomery

UNDINETEXAS,LLC,CERTIFICATEOFCONVENIENCEANDNECESSITY(CCN)NO. 13260,NOTICEOFINTENTTOAMENDUNCERTIFICATEDAREATOITSCCN,TO PURCHASEWATERFACILITIES,ANDTOTRANSFERWATERSERVICEAREAUNDER CCNNO.12528FROMSTEVEBELOVSKYDBAMEACHENMEADOWSSUBDIVISION WATERSYSTEMINMONTGOMERYCOUNTY,TEXAS

UndineTexas,LLC 17681TelgeRd. (Purchaser'sName) (Address)

NoticeforPublication Cypress,TX 77429 (City),(State) (ZipCode)

hassubmittedanapplicationwiththePublicUtilityCommissionofTexas(Commission)toamend uncertificatedareatoitsCCN,topurchaseallofthewaterfacilities,andtotransferwater certificatedserviceareaunderCCNNo.12528inMontgomeryCounty,TXfrom:

SteveBelovskydbaMeachenMeadowsSubdivisionWaterSystem

(Seller'sName) (Address)

Conroe,TX 77306

(City),(State)

TherequestedareaoverlapsthedistrictboundariesofSanJacintoRiverAuthority. Ifthisdistrict doesnotrequestapublichearing,theCommissionshalldeterminethatthedistrictisconsentingto UndineTexas,LLC'srequesttoprovideretailwaterutilityserviceintherequestedarea.

ThesaleisscheduledtotakeplaceifapprovedbytheCommission(TexasWaterCode§13.301).

Therequestedareaislocatedapproximately2.2milesnorthwestofdowntownWoodloch,Texas, andisgenerallyboundedonthenorthbyWestSummerlin;ontheeastbyFarmtoMarketRoad 1314;onthesouthbyStidhamRoad;andonthewestbyKiddRoad.

Therequestedareaincludes44customerconnectionsandapproximately310.9acres,comprised of:

289.3acrestotransferfromCCNNo.12528toCCNNo.13260;and

21.6acresofuncertificatedareatoamend(add)toCCNNo.13260.

Theapplicationproposesthesubtractionofapproximately289.3acresfromCCNNo.12528and theadditionofapproximately310.9acrestoCCNNo.13260.

Thereis5.1acresofpre-existingdualcertificationbetweenCityofConroe(CCNNo.10339)and SteveBelovskydbaMeachenMeadowsSubdivisionWaterSystem(CCNNo.12528).Afterthe transfer,5.1acreswillhavedualcertificationbetweenCityofConroe(CCNNo.10339)andthe UndineTexas,LLC(CCNNo.13260).

Acopyofthemapsoftherequestedareaareavailableat:17681TelgeRoad,Cypress,Texas 77429.

Theproposedtransactionmaychangethecurrentcustomers'ratesandservicestothecurrent approvedratesforphase1andservicesofUndineTexas,LLC,whicharehigherthanthecurrent ratesforSteveBelovskydbaMeachenMeadowsSubdivisionWaterSystem. Seeattachedpages fordetailsoftheratechanges.Toviewacopyofthecurrentapprovedfulltariff,goto: www.undinellc.comoremailinfo@undinellc.comorcall(713)-574-5953torequestacopy

BILLINGCOMPARISONofanestimatedwaterbillfora5/8”meter

L.BRANDONSTEINMANN MARIAN.ORTIZ CONROETX77305 LUBBOCKTX79424

POBOX959 510982NDSTREETSUITE7-178

TO:TheunknownheirsoftheESTATEOF:DIPTIAMIN,Deceased THE STATE OF TEXAS

GREETING: YouarecommandedtoappearandanswertotheApplicationtoDetermineHeirshipfiled byPranavMaheshkumarMehta,atorbefore10O'clockA.M.ofthefirstMondayafterthe expirationofTen(10)daysfromthedateofPublicationofthisCitation,beforetheHonorable Probate Court #1 of Montgomery County at the Courthouse in Conroe, Texas. Said applicationwasfiledonJuly23,2025.

Thefilenumberofsaidmatterbeing:24-46709-P 24-46709-P

Thestylebeing:ESTATEOF:DIPTIAMIN

Thenatureofsaidproceedingbeingsubstantiallyasfollows,towit:

Determine who the heirs and only heirs of the decedent are and their respective sharesandinterestsinthisestate;thatnoappraisersbeappointed;andforallother relieftowhichapplicantmaybeentitled.

GivenundermyhandandsealofsaidCourtinConroe,Texasonthisthe6thdayofAugust, 2025.

(SEAL,ProbateCourt#1) L.BrandonSteinmann,CountyClerk

ValerieValenzuela MontgomeryCounty,Texas

ValerieValenzuela,DeputyClerk

PublishedDate:May13,2026

Lassman,Deceased,wereissuedonApril2,2026,inCauseNo.25-49350-P,

CourtNo.One(1),MontgomeryCounty Texas,toGeoffreyFindlay

Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the Public Utility Commission at (512) 936-7120 or (888) 782-8477. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals may contact the commission through Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989*. The deadline for intervention in the proceeding is (30 days from the mailing or publication of notice, whichever occurs later, unless otherwise provided by the presiding officer). You must send a letter requesting intervention to the commission which is received by that date.

Thelettermustincludetheperson'sname,address,emailaddress,andfaxnumber,ifapplicable.

*Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may alternatively contact the commission directly at (512) 936-7136.

Ifavalidpublichearingisrequested,theCommissionwillrefertheapplicationtotheStateOffice ofAdministrativeHearings(SOAH)forahearing. Ifnosettlementisreachedandanevidentiary hearingisheld,SOAHwillsubmitarecommendationtotheCommissionforafinaldecision. An evidentiaryhearingisalegalproceedingsimilartoaciviltrialinstatedistrictcourt.

Alandownerwithatractoflandatleast25acresormore,thatispartiallyorwhollylocated withintherequestedarea,mayfileawrittenrequestwiththeCommissiontobeexcludedfromthe requestedarea(“opt-out”)within30daysfromthedatethatnoticewasprovidedbytheUtility Alllandowneropt-outrequestsmustincludethecommissiondocketnumber,CCNnumber,the totalacreagetoremovefromtherequestedarea,asealedorembossedmetesandbounds descriptionorsurveyofthelandowner'stractofland,andthelandowner'sname,address,email addressandfaxnumber,ifapplicable.

Alandownerthatoptsoutfromtherequestedareareleasestheapplicant'sobligationtoprovide retailwaterutilityservicetotheremovedlandforanyreason.

Personswhowishtorequestthisoptionshouldfiletherequireddocumentswiththe:

PublicUtilityCommissionofTexas CentralRecords

1701N.Congress,P.O.Box13326

Sideseainformaciónenespañol,puedellamaral1-888-782-8477. Austin,TX 78711-3326

Inaddition,thelandownermustalsosendacopyoftheoptoutrequesttotheUtility. Staffmay requestadditionalinformationregardingyourrequest.

PublishedDates:Wednesday,May6,2026andWednesday,May13,2026

requiredtopresentthemtotheundersignedwithinthetimeandinthemanner

MargaretMauer322N.MainSt.,Conroe,Texas77301.

th DATEDthe11 dayofMay 2026 /s/MargaretMauerSBN24074667 PublishedDates:May13,2026 All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently

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This week’s veteran is VonCannon,whoservedin the United States Marine Corps from April 1966 to January 1970 Upon completion of basic training in Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina he wastransferredtoVietnam toservewithDeltaCo.,1st Battalion 5th Marines

This week’s veteran is VonCannon,whoservedin the United States Marine Corps from April 1966 to January 1970 Upon completion basic training in Corps Recruit Parris Island, Carolina he wastransferredtoVietnam toservewithDelta 1st Battalion 5th Marines

s h p p i n g o u t o n Thanksgiving Day, 1966. Von’s occupational specialty (MOS) in the Marine was 0311, Basic Infantryman.

In Delta Co. Von typically servedouton While outon on14January 1967, Delta Co was ambushed by Viet Cong. During fight Von wounded on the right by grenade shrapnel. this injury in battle, Von was awarded the Purple Heart Medal. The is the oldest States military decoration still awarded originally established George Washington 1782. is earned by members the U.S. Armed Forces who are wounded or killed as a direct or indirect result of enemyaction.

s h i p p i n g o u t o n Thanksgiving Day, 1966. Von’s military occupational specialty (MOS) in the Marine Corps was 0311, Basic Infantryman. In Delta Co. Von typically servedoutonpoint. While outonpatrolon14January 1967, Delta Co was ambushed by the Viet Cong. During the fight Von was wounded on the right arm by grenade shrapnel. For this injury in battle, Von was awarded the Purple Heart Medal. The Purple Heart is the oldest United States military decoration still awarded today, originally established by George Washington in 1782. It is earned by members of the U.S. Armed Forces who are wounded or killed as a direct or indirect result of enemyaction.

Von’s Delta Co participated in Operation Union, significant

s arch and-d stroy mission by the U.S. Marine in the Que Son Valley of South Vietnam, primarily during April May Itwas a hard-fought campaign aimed the North Army's (PAVN) 2nd Division which threatened key cities Da Nang. On 1 1967,

Von’s Delta Co participated in Operation Union, a significant search-and-destroy mission conducted by the U.S. Marine Corps in the Que Son Valley of South Vietnam, primarily during AprilandMay1967.Itwas a hard-fought campaign aimed at destroying the North Vietnamese Army's (PAVN) 2nd Division which threatened the key cities of Tam Ky and Da Nang. On 1 May 1967,

Von’s Company came underenemymortarattack. He was severely wounded in his right leg and hospitalizedfornearlytwo months. Uponreturningto his unit he received a field promotion for valor under fire and was awarded his second Purple Heart Medal.

Company enemymortar was severely leg and fornearly Uponreturningto unit received field for under was awarded Purple

combat patrols with lta o Vo w s designated the On July he discovered a

Later that same while patrol, Delta Co. made contact the Under heavy struck in the face his left For this injury awarded his

Immediatelyreturning to combat patrols with Delta Co Von was designated the Company “tunnel rat”. On 24 July 1967, he discovered a recently deserted North Vietnamese underground hospital. Later that same day while out on patrol, Delta Co. made contact withtheNorthVietnamese Army Under heavy fire Von was struck in the face and his left hand. For this injury in battle Von was awarded his third Purple HeartMedal.

Uponfullrecovery,the Marine Corps transferred VontoOkinawa,Japanina training role at the Northern Training Area (NTA). The NTA was established in 1958 by the U.S. Marine Corps as a counter-guerrilla school in the Yanbaru jungle of northern Okinawa. It was designed to train in jungle warfare, survival, patrolling, and anti-guerrilla tactics relative to combat fighting in Vietnam and Southeast Asia In this capacity, Von received honorable recognition from the Central IntelligenceAgency(CIA)forhis invaluable contribution and sustained highest quality performance u trainingfieldofficersatthe CIA’s Okinawa Field Station Due to the sensitive nature of this work,theU.S.government

Uponfullrecovery, Marine Corps transferred Okinawa,Japanin role at the Northern Training Area (NTA). The was in 1958 by U.S. Marine Corps school in jungle of northern Okinawa. It was to in patroland anti-guerrilla to in Vietnam Asia this capacity, received the Central genceAgency(CIA)forhis invaluable sustained highest q a it performa c officersat CIA’s Okinawa Field Station to the sensitive nature of this work,the government

conducted an extensive personal background check and awarded Von a check required Top Secret security clearance Von finished out his enlistment in the Marine Corps and was honorably discharged inJanuary1970.

conducted personal background and awarded Von a Top Secret security clearance Von his in the Corps inJanuary1970.

After the Marine Corps, Von worked for 28 for yearsinthetextileindustry with Dan River Inc. In 1986 he earned his PhD in Organizational Psychology from Kennedy Western University In 1994, retired U.S. Marine Corps lieutenant colonel Oliver North was the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate race in Virginia. North was a key figure in the Iran-Contras affair and a trueAmerican patriot. Von became a Charter Member of the NationalSteeringCommittee to help elect North to the U S Senate Von s commitment to this role was hardworking and steadfast, however, North wasdefeatedinhiselection bid.

worked industry with Dan River 1986 earned PhD Psycholg fr m Ken edy University In U.S. lieutenant the Republican for U.S. Senate Virginia. was in the affair and

Von is a life member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, the only congressional chartered veterans organization for those wounded in combat. He is also featured in the LegacyofthePurpleHeart, amilitaryhistorybookthat honors recipients of the Purple Heart Medal as far back as World War One. Today Von spends time with his family here in Montgomery County and travelsregularlytobewith family in California. Good luckVonandthankyoufor your service! Congratulations on being MCN’s VeteranoftheWeek.

Von is life member the Military Heart, the veterans organization for wounded in He also in ofthePurpleHeart, historybookthat honors recipients Heart Medal far War time his family Montgomery travelsregularlytobewith in Vonandthank your on of Week.

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