tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25983832263900083242024-03-13T08:15:46.382-05:00Our NewsLocal news for Almeda, TX. With a long history, this vibrant community south of Houston is home to many interesting people, events, and lore.siskeyworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05535726947247704438noreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2598383226390008324.post-52685379973472497832019-06-24T21:57:00.001-05:002019-06-24T21:57:07.115-05:00<div style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">
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Very few people know I have a blog so help get the word out to any who might be interested. AND send your news to siskeyworth@att.net </div>
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Until one of my kids show me how to receive comments, the only way I know is if you send them to my email address like Denny did as follows: Then I will copy and paste them to the blog like I did with her email. </div>
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Mom told me about your blog so looked it up. Commented on your article but don't know if I did not complete it correctly or if it takes a while for comments to be accepted.</div>
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Will be looking for any updates. Thanks for keeping Almeda alive for us.</div>
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If you have a copy of your comment Denny send it I will post it.</div>
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siskeyworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05535726947247704438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2598383226390008324.post-23819878291020276032019-06-17T16:43:00.001-05:002019-06-17T16:43:36.829-05:00<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">June 17, 2019</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I'm late mentioning Earl Bockel's 90th birthday party held on May 25th at Bob's home which was the old home place when the Bockels first came to Almeda in 1926. According to Bob's deed, the house was built in 1905. Earl thinks the oak tree in the front yard is about 150 years old as it was a big tree when he was a little kid. His cousin, Dorothy Roco filled me on part of their family tree: Johnny and Mary Kerr Bockel had kids including Mrs. Bruins, mother of Dorothy Roco, and Mrs. Elam, mother of Billy and Lula Belle Elam, and Arthur "Shorty" Bockel, father of Earl and Dick. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Johnny also had a sister who was the mother of Allen Kaufhold. Back in the 40's, you could pretty well count on anybody living east of Almeda Road being kin to a Bockel if not by blood by marriage.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another old timer I talked to was Mollie Stevenson Taylor Jr. She has slowed down but still has her traveling western historical museum going to schools and special events.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today I noticed that both both the Almeda Diner and the World of Children has been demolished. The corner at Almeda and Anderson Road is bare. </span>siskeyworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05535726947247704438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2598383226390008324.post-6942123989863308252019-05-20T15:17:00.000-05:002019-05-20T15:17:17.341-05:00<span style="font-size: large;">Hi everybody,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I quit putting out Our News in March 2016 but I'm going to start posting again on this blog at least when I hear about those who once lived in the Almeda area.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">My memory is lousy so I need to get back in the habit of taking notes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">May 4, 2019 Gene Harris passed away. He grew up on a dairy farm located where Bass Park is now. I always called Gene, "Bucky" but I think his real name is Gene Arnold Harris Jr. He had been in the hospital for a month before passing. Please send any corrections or comments. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Nelva Sue "Sue Baby" Harrison Hughes passed away on May 14, 2019. She was born January 20, 1932. Sue was in the hospital 19 days after an operation. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you have anything you want posted, you can comment or send me an email at siskeyworth@att.net If you got a kid or grandkid you would like to brag about like my granddaughter Emma who graduated from college with a 4.0 average send the news to me. </span>siskeyworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05535726947247704438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2598383226390008324.post-1485716327451096812016-06-04T15:14:00.004-05:002016-06-04T15:14:58.290-05:00New News<span style="font-size: x-large;">As you know I no longer put out the newsletter Our News in the Almeda area but Kelly Coleson is.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">She has just completed her third edition. You can see it on her website at AlmedaNews.com</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Instead of Almeda Moe you can read Almeda Schmoe. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">You can also still obtain the book of history, Back Yonder in Almeda. email me at siskeyworth@att.net or call 713 433 1098. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">One of these I might start writing again.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Sis</span>siskeyworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05535726947247704438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2598383226390008324.post-7198839263955255982016-03-12T18:12:00.001-06:002016-03-12T18:12:32.121-06:00Our News news<span style="font-size: large;">Two people have expressed an interest in starting up a paper with the news from Almeda. May take awhile before they can get it together. I've heard numerous comments of how much Our News is being missed. What people seem to miss the most is Almeda Moe.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Coming soon is a meeting of the Friends of the Almeda Cemetery. More friends are needed. To raise money to help pay for the cost of repairing the lawn tractor, plans are being considered to have a yard sale so if live in the area hopefully you can donate some items. More details will be posted. If you have a question you can always email me at siskeyworth@att.net. Put in the subject line Almeda. </span>siskeyworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05535726947247704438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2598383226390008324.post-2658509505697038442016-01-30T18:27:00.000-06:002016-01-30T18:27:03.725-06:00February 2016<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination: none; text-align: center; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> </span><span style="text-align: justify;">After 257 issues of Our News, I am tired. But I’d like to thank all the advertisers, who have stuck with me for many years, making it possible to pay the printer. Thanks to Lone Star Printing’s low prices, I never ran out of the $100 I had to start Our News. I thank all you volunteer reporters especially Rodrigo Carreon.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> I thank those who faithfully read the paper especially the ones who subscribed; without you it would have been a waste of time. Most of all I thank God who made it all possible and provided the wisdom of what </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-style: italic;">not </span><span lang="en-US">to write although I ignored Him occasionally. In the future if you email me with news or death notices I will put it on my blog: Almeda Our News. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> </span><span lang="en-US">A Little League baseball complex is being built about a mile east of Hwy. 521 off of FM 2234. From 2234 you can see about 100 light poles. Maybe not 100 but a whole bunch.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> The First Baptist Church Fresno is opening up their facility to the Manvel Food Pantry </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-style: italic;">and </span><span lang="en-US">the Second Mile Food Pantry. Starting in February, the Manvel Food Pantry will distribute food every Tuesday, Second Mile Food Pantry distributes the 1st Saturday of the month, and Fresno Baptist will continue their regular food pantry every Wednesday. They are located at 4501 FM 521 Rd.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> The church recently sold the back 5.5 acres of land to Fort Bend County. The land, adjoins the Mustang Community Center. Plans are for a soccer field and an extension of the walking trail. The most used park in Ft. Bend is Mustang.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> You might give your suggestions for use of the land to your County Commissioner Richard Morrison Feb. 23 at 6:30 at the Arcola City Hall as he will be there to hear all the concerns of Pct. 1 residents. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span lang="en-US">They say love makes the world go around. Love also keeps the world from falling apart. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> If you love someone you want to spend time with them. You pay attention to every word they say and you want to know everything about them. You want them to know all about your dreams and desires, but you would lay aside your desires for the stronger desire of being close to the one you love. Is that the way you love God? <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Help us God to love you with all our heart, with all our mind and strength and may your love flow through us to our neighbor. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Love in Action Sixteen Gallons </span><span style="font-size: large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> In 1974, Garnett Lewis attended Almeda Baptist Church and learned that the pastor, Gerald Cannon, was a free bleeder. Lewis responded and donated a pint of blood. His brother in Christ has died but Lewis continues to give. He has extraordinary health and giving blood doesn’t bother him. Four times a year he gave a pint until recently. Now, he gives “double red” every six months. Double red is a quart of red blood corpuscles only.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Lewis is living proof that some people can give blood at the age of 82, although others like Mae, his wife of 60 years, had to quit giving many years ago. Lewis is not trying to set some kind of record; there are some in Houston who have given more. He just sees it as a way God provided for him to help others.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> Pam Cartwright, who is in charge of the blood drive at Southview Baptist Church, says one pint of blood can help save the lives of three people. She has given several galloons herself after seeing her husband’s life prolonged for four years because of the generosity of others who donated. “</span><span lang="en-US" style="font-style: italic;">Nothing </span><span lang="en-US">can take the place of blood,” she says.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> A Donor Coach accepts blood every three months at Southview at 23003 Hwy. 288 south of Hwy 6. Call Pam at 713 582 3082 for details. The blood center at 9223 Broadway St. #119 in Pearland 713 436 7722 or 1400 La Concha Ln. (north of NRG stadium in Houston 713 790 1200 are other places to donate. They all test you to make sure you can give without jeopardizing your own health. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> James Wark got bit by an acting bug in 1985 and he is still infected. You may have seen him in the J. J. Watts Ford pick up commercials where James was </span><span lang="en-US">sitting in a barber chair. Not a big part but that two seconds of fame resulted in a $410 check for Wark as well as a check to Pat Skiles, his agent for the past 10 years with A– Plus Agency in Houston.</span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"> HISTORY OF ARCOLA AREA : </span><span lang="en-US"> A good place to learn the history of Ft. Bend Co. is at John Walker’s web site <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God. All things were made by him and without him was not anything made that was made. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> The Word was made flesh and lived among us, and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-style: italic;">only begotten </span><span lang="en-US">of the Father, full of grace and truth. Emmanuel! God with us.</span><span lang="en-US" style="font-style: italic;"> </span><span lang="en-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Call his name Jesus for He shall save his people from their sin. In him was life and the life was the light of men. He was in the world and the world was made by him, but the world did not receive Him. As many as did receive Him, He gave the right to become the children of God, even to them that believe on His name. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> He is the Bread of Life, the Light of the World, the Good Shepherd, the Savior, the Way, the Truth, the Life, the King of kings, the only begotten Son of God. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">history and get a copy of Back Yonder in Almeda. The book contains information gathered from court house records and stories from the earliest settlers in the little prairie town 11 miles from Houston city limits. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">"Dr. Moe, I have lost all taste in my mouth. Can you please help me?"<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">Harvey Onishi </span><span lang="en-US">passed away on Dec. 4, 2015. Born in 1941, Harvey grew up on a truck farm on Almeda Genoa Rd. Many of his Almeda school mates would earn money at his family’s farm picking tomatoes and other vegetables along with Harvey. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"></span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">Leroy H. Hlinsky </span><span lang="en-US">, age 89, a resident of Arcola for 55 years, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on December 1, 2015. Leroy was born June 26, 1926, in Ellinger, Texas. He served in the United States Army 1944-1946 in the Philippines. A retired truck driver, Leroy was a long time member and volunteer of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manvel. He enjoyed listening to polka music and was proud of his Czech heritage. Leroy was preceded in death by his parents; sister Evelyn Girdnt and husband, Robie, and brother-in-law Albert Prasifka. Leroy is survived by his wife, Honora of Rosharon; three daughters; Linda/Kenneth Guin of Natchitoches, Louisiana, Brenda/William Gaidosek of Sulphur, Louisiana, and Annette/Alfonzo Hernandez of Sugar Land, Texas; one son, Richard/Diedra Hlinsky of New Braunfels, Texas, 11 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and sister Ruby Prasifka of Columbus, Texas. </span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">The challenge in the December issue was how can you plant five rows of trees with four trees in each row if you only have ten trees? Charlie Gertson emailed the answer: 5 pointed star, one tree at each point, then one tree at each intersecting point. Charlie is the grandson of Donald and Doris Gertson. Donald who lived in Almeda passed away about 10 years ago. “My father is Skipper Gertson, We have lived in the Arcola area since before I was born. I'll be 37 the end of this month. We've seen Arcola come up along with the surrounding area (Sienna Plantation). My kids go to school where the cattle pens used to be, when I was 7 or 8 years old we helped work the cattle there,” says Charlie. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Nothing could dampen Jennifer’s excitement as she prepared for her wedding. Not even her parents’ nasty divorce. Her mother found the perfect dress. A week later, Jennifer realized her step mother had the same dress. Jennifer asked her to exchange it but she said “Absolutely not. I look great in the dress. When Jennifer told her mother, Mom immediately went out and bought another dress, but she kept the first one. Why are you keeping that dress you don’t have anyplace to wear it?. O yes I do said Mom, “I’m wearing it to the rehearsal supper.” <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">How can you plant five rows of trees with four trees in each row when you only have ten trees? It can be done. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">The Arcola’s Police Department’s new badge and new uniforms are outward signs of the department as they try to change the image and perception of APD so the community will recognize that they are a professional organization and capable of responding to their needs. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Another change is the NO U TURN signs posted on Hwy. 6 to address a safety hazard in front of city hall and a little further west. The law will be strictly enforced. Chief Bell has been APD’s chief since December 1, 1914. He would like to remind citizens that December is the month thieves are doing their Christmas shopping, so be aware. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> After being robbed, an 18th century preacher wrote: I thank God that though he took my money, he didn’t take my life; I thank God that though he took all that I had, he didn’t take much, and lastly, I thank God that it was I who was robbed and not I who robbed.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">EMERGENCY SERVICE DISTRICT </span><span lang="en-US">Fort Bend county Commissioners Court will not finalize the election results to establish an Emergency Service District until they complete a canvas of the residents in the Fresno/Arcola area. 12.8% of the registered voters cast a ballot in the Nov. 3rd election with 845 citizens voting in favor, and 265 against establishing the ESD, according to Fresno Fire Chief Chris Tormey. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;">Commissioner Richard Morrison Files For Re-Election<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span lang="en-US">Under his watch in the last four years Morrison has held over 200 town hall meetings throughout Precinct 1. He is also at the forefront of mental health reform. The Mental Health Public Defender’s Office diverts hundreds of people a year from the County Jail to a more humane treatment and saving taxpayers millions of dollars. “Mental illness is not a crime and the success of the Mental Health Public Defender’s Office is one of my proudest accomplishments,” said Morrison <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> According to the new analysis of satellite data, the Antarctic ice sheet showed a net gain of 112 billion tons of ice a year from 1992 to 2001. That net gain slowed to 82 billion tons of ice per year between 2003 and 2008.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> Every good and perfect gift comes from the Father above. The most precious gift is the gift of His Son. Joseph was told that Mary would have a son and “you shall call his name Jesus for he shall save his people from their sins.” </span><span lang="en-US">Matt. 1:21 </span><span lang="en-US">No wonder that those who have received God’s gift, want to celebrate the birth of Jesus. </span><span lang="en-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;">96 Years in Almeda <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> On December 5, 1919, Rose Buell was born in a small wood frame house on Anderson Road. She played on 55 acres of land where the students at YES Academy now play. She also worked. Among her other chores shehauled water for the farm animals, for the garden, and for the house. No electric pump-no electricity. Still she had plenty of time to sit on a barn roof underneath a peach tree, reading, writing poetry, and eating peaches. When asked about the contrast of life now and life almost 100 years ago, her immediate response was </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-style: italic;">freedom. “</span><span lang="en-US">We could grab a fishing pole and go anywhere there was a pond of water.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> Freedom is not the answer we might expect knowing that Rose grew up without a telephone, running water, TV, all weather roads, etc. When the mud on Anderson Road made it impossible for her dad to drive the family to church in their Model T, they walked. </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-style: italic;">Traffic was never a problem.</span><span lang="en-US"> Rose also walked over two miles to go to Almeda School where she graduated from </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-style: italic;">high school </span><span lang="en-US">in 1937. She was the salutatorian of her senior class consisting of four students. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> The following year she married Jim Andrews. They lived with her parents for one year while Jim built a garage in Winchester Place on Grapevine in the middle of a cotton field about three miles from her birthplace. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> In 1939, there were two other houses west of South Post Oak. From their single car garage which served as their home for 11 years, they could see the traffic light on South Main change from red to green. They could also hear the train.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> The first house Jim built was destroyed. No insurance. They were finally able to build again, paying for the lumber with “what we didn’t eat and didn’t wear,” but when they moved out of the single car garage into the house with their four children that was one </span><span style="text-align: justify;">of the happiest days of her life. Other days were celebrating their marriage of 50 years, then 60, and then 70 years, seeing old friends, several vacations, being baptized when she was 76 years old were all special events in her life but day to day happy days</span><span style="text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="text-align: justify;">were filled with gardening, sewing, and making everything from giant mosquitoes out of okra to beautiful quilts and of course the joy of loving 15 grandchildren, 26 greats, and 15 great greats.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Rose has not had an easy life physically, but her secrets for a happy life are: Love people. Be slow to anger and quick to forgive. Be humble and willing to serve. Do unto others as you would want them to do unto you. Be content in all circumstances and bear up patiently in hard times, praying for God’s grace and help. If you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say anything. Don’t poke your nose into other people’s business. “These secrets have worked for me!” she says.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> Rose looks much younger than 96 years old, perhaps because she has lived a contented life.</span><span lang="en-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span lang="en-US">Many Christians often feel they are lacking something. We don’t know exactly what it is but we just don’t have the joy we know we should have. Recently I felt like that. I heard that generous people are happy. So I prayed that God would make me-no that would be dishonest but I can pray that God will make me </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-style: italic;">want </span><span lang="en-US"> to be generous.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> He showed me that I am plain selfish. The best or maybe the only way is for me to die to myself. The Bible says that we should consider ourselves to be dead to sin but alive to God </span><span lang="en-US">Romans 6:11. </span><span lang="en-US">Jesus said, “he that seeks to save his life shall lose it and he that loses his life for His sake will find it.” </span><span lang="en-US">Matthew 16:25 </span><span lang="en-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> If life on this earth is all we have, God’s way is still the best but it would not be enough for us to die to ourselves unless we really believe that after our body dies we will live with God. We get so wrapped up with our own problems we lose sight of the eternal and dwell on the temporary. We may be grateful for the good things God gives us day by day, but when bad stuff outweighs the good, in our mind, that diminishes our gratefulness and our generosity and our joy. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">To die to self is to live to God, the giver of every perfect gift.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Pick up a copy of the history of the area of Almeda at Debbie’s Barber Shop (next to Parker’s Hardware) in the 14000 block of Almeda Road for $12 or have a copy mailed to you for $14.50. Send a check to Our News <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="line-height: 94%;"><span style="font-size: large;">Registration starts Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10 at 9am at the Willie Gay Hall Campus at 1990 Airport Blvd. registration is $20. Classes starting in Jan. are free on Mon. Tue. & Wed from 9:30am –1:30pm. For more info call 713 718 5380.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Brief, introductory classes will take place on Thur., Dec. 3, 10, and 17, between 10:00 am and noon, The classes are free. Call the Law Library at 281-341-3718 for more info.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">Winter Fest Family event </span><span lang="en-US">featuring professional storyteller Jean Donatto on Sat., Dec. 12th from 10 to 11 am. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Following Donatto’s performance, families are invited to enjoy a hot drink, cookies, and caroling at the library’s Winter Fest Open House from 11 am to 1 pm. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US">The </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">Tween </span><span lang="en-US">Café, 4th and 5th grades held on 1st and 3rd Wed. at 4:00 pm. Dec. 2- Pumpkin-Spice Playdough, Dec.6 -Peppermint Bath Salts. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Middle-School Programs, on the 1st and 3rd Thursday, at 5:30 grades 6 and up. Materials for these programs are made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Sienna Branch Library. Dec. 3 – Heroes vs. Villains Life-Size Monopoly. Dec. 17-Cupcake Wars!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">After-School Break </span><span lang="en-US">-- crafts, movies, stories, grades 1 - 5 ONLY – 2nd Tue, at 4 pm. Dec. 8th- Book Ornaments. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US">COMPUTER </span><span lang="en-US">“MS Word Survival Basics” - Wed., Dec. 9, 10 am. Learn how to create letters, resumés, forms, and other types of documents.“MS Excel Survival Basics” - Wed., Dec. 16, 10 am. Learn the basics of using this spreadsheet software program that includes calculation tools for financial and statistical uses. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US">Combine three cups of sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, one cup of water, bring to boil and cook until it reaches the thread stage. Immediately pour over two quarts of pecans and </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">stir </span><span lang="en-US">until the sugar mixture hardens and pecans separate. You can half the recipe.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">If you don’t have a candy thermometer, dip a spoon into the sugary syrup lift it up eye level. It is ready when the syrup spins a two inch thread when dropped from the spoon. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">Quotes From Fred Thompson</span><span lang="en-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Thompson, a presidential candidate in 2007. a senator from 1994 to 2003, a film and TV actor before and after he served as senator died in November 2015. Following are a few of his quotes. “This country has shed more blood for the freedom of other people than all the other nations in the history of the world combined.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> January 6, 1931 –October 22, 1015<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Former resident of Almeda, Juanita had moved to Longview, TX. A faithful member of Mobberly Baptist Church, she enjoyed crocheting and gardening. Preceded in death by her first husband, Walter Box, son Gene Box and second husband Jack Keyworth, Juanita is survived by her son, Gary/Pamela Box, daughter Debbie/David LaRue, Steve and Kelly/Cheryl Keyworth, 12 grandchildren and one great.</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Election Day Nov. 3rd Early Voting Oct. 19-30</span><span style="font-size: large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> Besides voting on elected officials, voters will decide on 7 amendments to the Texas Constitution including the proposition to raise a homestead </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-style: italic;">exemption </span><span lang="en-US">from $15,000 to $25,000. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> You can vote at any of the locations during early voting, but on election day in Harris Co. you can only vote in your local precinct. That rule has changed in Fort Bend County as voters can cast a ballot at any of 78 Vote Centers in Fort Bend Co. </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-style: italic;">on election day. </span><span lang="en-US">About one third of the Election Day polling places are new, so visit the FB Election website at www.fortbendvotes.org to find a convenient voting location. </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Saturday 24th from 9am-4pm at 6215 FM 521. Poultry, goats, sheep, rabbits, pigs, dogs, cats, jewelry, home goods, food, crafts, etc. Vendor space is $25. Proceeds donated to Breast Cancer Research. Call 281 431 1014 for more information. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US">Plans for the entire water district is expected to be completed by the 1st quarter in 2017. Wastewater (sewage) of Teleview Terrace Phase 1A is expected to be completed in the 2nd quarter of 2016; Phase 1B Fresno Gardens, by the 1st quarter of 2017; Phase 1C Gateway Acres south of Trammel Fresno 1st quarter of 2018; and Phase 1D Fresno Ranchos north of Trammel Fresno by 2020. The board meets at 6pm the third Thur. at Mustang Center. More info http://www.fortbendwater1.com </span></span></div>
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Before the church was built, Fred remembers catching a ride with his father, Whiteman Riley. They went to a roped off area on Milam in downtown Houston across from Henke & Pilot near the Farmer’s Market. People would gather around to hear his father preach and drop in a nickel or dime when a hat was passed. His father also preached at Joe Hughes camp in Pierce Junction and got paid with food. Money was scarce during the depression. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> Fred preached his first sermon about 60 years ago. He had seen headhunters in New Guinea while serving during WWII and realized the importance of Christianity. His favorite verse is “Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God.” </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-style: italic;">Matthew 5:8.</span><span lang="en-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Before completing 42 years of working at the Sears warehouse, Riley began to pastor the church he had attended as a boy. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> You might think at the age of 97, he would have to have someone assist him to get to church but he has perfect vision and still drives. He does use a cane but his voice is strong and he doesn’t sugar coat his words. A man told him he was not very religious, Riley replied, “You should be.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Ask Fred what he is looking forward to and you might think he would reply heaven, but his reply was to “help these young pastors. School doesn’t make a preacher. It has to come from the heart.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> It no doubt thrilled Riley’s heart to hear the children and grandchildren of his old friends like Ed Bowen, Leon and Vinnie Mitchell and others praising the name of Jesus. No better way to celebrate 55 years for a pastor. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> To Donald Trump, Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends, (John 15:13. No greater love than Trump to lay down his money for his country. God has renewed my HOPE through Donald Trump. I pray and thank God for him and ask God to keep him safe. Mr. Trump, don’t give up or give in. ask God to give you the desires of your heart and don’t faint and he will give them to you. Please read the Love chapter, I Cor. 13. Humble yourself and you will be exalted, Matt. 23:12. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> Trump’s reply: Dear M. Thank you for your recent letter. I truly appreciate your support. It is because of Americans like you that I want to become President of the United States. America needs reform and a president with the ability to bring about real, positive, economic change. My experience makes me the most qualified candidate to restore </span><span lang="en-US">American greatness. America can be saved; with your support I am confident we will reenergize the spirit of the American people. I am relying on your dedication to spread the values, ideals and principles of my campaign.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Almeda School lets out at 12:30 on October 14th and again on Oct. 28th.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">Skipping School is not a crime </span><span lang="en-US">in Texas. Schools will take care of any problems regarding skipping school not the criminal courts. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Texas is not a state that has adopted the common core (which is considered to be a federal system of education standards). Texas is still fully responsible for student curriculum, standards, and testing. Many states are using this federal method to write education standards, but not Texas. As a state, we are totally responsible for our successes and failures in education, not Uncle Sam. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> We can’t blame the feds for all of our problems.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Moe went to visit his cousin, Jimbo, who lived in Oregon where he was working in a saw mill. While they were talking, Jimbo leaned too close to a blade and it cut off his ear. “Help me!” he cried out. “Find my ear and maybe a doctor can sew it back on!”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">After searching through piles of sawdust, Moe triumphantly held up a freshly severed ear and said, “Look! I’ve found it!” Jimbo glanced at the ear and said, “Nah, keep looking. Mine had a pencil behind it”. (Thanks Jim M.)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US">First Fresno Baptist Church is hosting a fall festival on Sat. Oct 31, 6pm - 9pm. There will be games, prizes, and snacks for the kids for free. Fresno Fire Dept. will give kids a chance to crawl around on a fire truck. Arcola PD will have a finger printing station. The goal is to show kids a good time. </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"> Getting old </span><span lang="en-US">Don’t waste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying about what will be but live this day doing your best to honor God and serve although limited by health, age, and our natural inclination to please ourselves. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;">Diane Yvette Dishaw<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Born June 19, 1947, the second oldest of 7 children, Diane attended beauty school. She married Don Dishaw She loved being a mother to their three sons and spent hours watching the boys at sport events. Diane was an avid bowler, practiced guitar & piano, crocheted and wrote short stories. Survived by her sons: Donnie, Randy, and Jesse Dishaw; siblings: Sherri Cece, Yvonne, Linda, Jerry, and Ronnie West; grand kids: Tripp, Avery, Hailey, David, Ron, Ashlee, Madison, Callie, Austin: and Jeff Hazard a true best friend she met late in life. Services and burial were held August 27, 2015 at South Park. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;">Paula Becerra <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;">May 24, 1935—August 27, 2015<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;">July 8 1944 - September 14 2015<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Mary is the daughter of Lewis and Gladyes Dagg. Her grandmother, Elisabeth Hamm Dagg grew up east of Cullen across from what is now Bass Park. Their home was an overnight stopping place for people traveling to Houston. They loved having visitors as sometimes they would not see anyone for weeks. That love for people became a family trait as Mary collected people like a kid collects baseball cards. She truly cared for others. After her children Donald Miller, a well known author, and her daughter Jennifer were grown, Mary went back to school, got her Masters, retired, lost her retirement money when Enron fell, and then went back to work. Never complaining, ever believing, reminding everyone that God is good all the time even as she fought cancer for the last 16 months. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> 'I know my older sister loves me because she gives me all her old clothes and has to go out and buy new ones.' </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> </span><span lang="en-US">The Hiram Clarke/Fort Bend Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ #25) has officially created the Hiram Clarke/Fort Bend Redevelopment Authority. The authority was created for the purpose of aiding, assisting, and acting on behalf of the City of Houston in the performance of its governmental functions to promote the common good and general welfare of the area included within TIRZ #25.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> The initiative of the Hiram Clarke/Fort Bend Redevelopment Authority will be to implement the Project Plan and the Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for the TIRZ; to develop a policy for the financing and construction of public infrastructure improvements necessary for the development of mixed use, residential, commercial, retail and other related land uses within the zone; and to develop and implement a development policy for the zone (including the acquisition of land for development purposes). <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> The Hiram Clarke/Fort Bend Redevelopment Authority Board shall consist of the same members of the TIRZ #25 Board with Theodore Andrews, TIRZ #25 Board Chairman. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Algerian;"><span style="font-size: large;">MILTON AND Peggy zwahr will celebrate 62 years of marriage September 26, 2015</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US; mso-armenian-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Algerian; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US; mso-armenian-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family: Algerian; mso-default-font-family: Algerian; mso-latin-font-family: Algerian;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US">They agree that their secret for a long and happy </span>marriage was to “always have faith in God and faith and trust in each other. Our love grew stronger each year.” During those 62 years they raised three Eagle Scout sons: David, Steve, and Jon. They also had three grandchildren: Shonda, Kayla and Steven and six great grandchildren: Ava, Aisha, Dayssi, Lily, Tristan, and Blake Milton, born July 31st and named after his Grand Pa and Great Grand Pa. Their two great sorrows was the lost of David’s wife, Debbie, and great granddaughter, Aisha. Their faith has helped them through the good and the sad times.</span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Sweet little Erma went to her doctor and told him that as soon as her husband stepped in the door he started yelling and complaining, insulting her, and even using foul language. He won’t listen to reason. “I’m getting so depressed, the verbal abuse is more than I can take. Can you give me something to help,” she asked.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> The doctor said, I want you to make a pot of tea. As soon as your husband walks in the door, I want you to take a sip of tea and just hold it in your mouth until he gets quiet. If he starts up again take another sip. Come back in four weeks for a check up.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Four weeks later, Erma bounced into the doctor’s office all smiles. “Doctor that tea worked like a miracle. At first I had to take several sips of tea, but this week I only needed one small sip. I wished I would have known what a wonderful effect tea has.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> “And Erma, if you ever run out don’t have tea, substitute water,” replied the wise old doc.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight O Lord my strength and my redeemer.” <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> So why no protest when 24.8 percent of the babies aborted in Texas are black, but only 12.3 percent of the people in Texas are black, according to the Census Bureau. </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> </span><span lang="en-US">Initially scheduled for completion in 2014, the 4-lane roadway project from Cartwright Rd. to the Fort Bend Tollway is finally open to vehicular traffic. This segment of FM 2234 is still undergoing some minor construction repairs to the existing medians, but TxDOT assured the District K council office that all construction will be completed by mid-September.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Phase II of the FM 2234 project from Fort Bend Tollway to FM 521 is scheduled to start in 2016. According to TxDOT, their Brazoria Area Engineer's Office is expected to manage this project. Similar to the Phase 1 project, Council Member Green will facilitate a community informational meeting for the residential neighborhoods pertaining to this portion of FM 2234. The District K office will continue to keep the Fort Bend Houston community informed as when a tentative start date is established.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">To help us understand the Bill of Rights in our Constitution, Lewis Napper wrote a Bill of NON-Rights<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> The telephone is still the scammer’s favorite method. Never give out information concerning your Social Security or bank account info, etc in response to an unsolicited call. Scammers come up with new stories everyday. They are experts in deceit and they don’t give you time to think.</span><span lang="en-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Drivers don’t pay attention to the law that says no passing within 300 feet of an intersection according to Sue Hughes who has been hit twice when turning off of Anderson. On the morning of August 15th, a neighbor made a left hand turn onto his street and was hit by a car passing a car that had slowed down as the neighbor turned. Witnesses estimated the car was speeding about 80 miles an hour. The speeder hit the ditch after knocking the back wheels off the car of the man just trying to safely drive home. He survived.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Another person in the 14000 block of Almeda Road was not so fortunate. He had an heart attack, ran into a pole and was killed near Bob’s State Inspection station.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Work has begun on Phrase 3 of the district with the main lines being laid starting at Fresno Trammel going north up to Nail Road and then east to west on Evergreen.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> The First Amendment guarantees free speech and the free exercise of religion. Students may privately pray, either individually or as a group, at a school athletic competition (such as a football game), student assembly, or other extracurricular activity when school officials (teachers or administrators) are not involved, like praying around the flag pole on the 23rd. Public schools must treat religious expression such as prayer, reading the Bible, and religious discussion the same way they treat similar non-religious expression. If you feel the public school is violating your child’s constitutional rights contact Liberty Institute at www.libertyinstitute.org/student-bill-of-rights<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">Serina Mystique “Mysti” Stewart </span><span lang="en-US">June 14, 1978—July 4, 2015. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span lang="en-US">July 24th, Ali opened up his “dream store” on the corner of Almeda Road and East Anderson Road. Ali owns 22 Eagle Marts including the one on Almeda Genoa Road. The telephone # at the super market is 832 623 7518. </span><span lang="en-US"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span lang="en-US">A group of residents from Ft. Bend County have been leading an effort to bring awareness and change regarding home/land appraisals from increasing to as much as 10% a year. People are fearful of being taxed out of their homes. Over 2000 residents are involved and state reps are taking notice. The tax rate is irrelevant if the Appraisal board increases the taxes by elevating the value by 10% every year. They believe the appraisal district is inconsistent. We ask our representatives for assistance in "auditing" their operations and providing transparency to the reasons behind our appraisal values. All Texas citizens are asked to consider signing the petition. It's time for our representatives and taxing authorities to take greater accountability regarding budgets and transparency. To sign the petition and get more info go to </span></span><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Allison.walla@deltarefractories.com. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Recently I was denied service at a grocery store in Almeda. Normally I try to be presentable when I go anywhere but I had made a quick dash to get someone to work. Since it was early I thought I could dash into the store for one item before anybody noticed my appearance. But the security guard noticed, “You can’t come in barefoot.” <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> “I came in this store barefoot before you were born.” Where is the manager?”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> “It is a health regulation,” he said. “I’m sorry.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> For a moment I considered ignoring him... no he is a lot bigger than I am, so I stomped (actually you don’t stomp when you are barefoot) out of the store.</span><span lang="en-US"><o:p></o:p></span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold; text-align: justify;">…</span><span lang="en-US" style="text-align: justify;">“No, You are not sorry,” I snapped back. Since I was very short on time because I had to be at a Bible Study where I was to teach on the sin of complaining, I got back out of my car. </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold; text-align: justify;"> </span><span lang="en-US" style="text-align: justify;">I stepped up to the automatic door (that replaced the old screen door of long ago) and said, “If you are really sorry will you take this $5 and get me a gallon of milk?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> He took the money and brought the milk to the door. </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-style: italic;">I did not deserve that kindness. My self righteous indignation evaporated. </span><span lang="en-US">Proverbs 12:15 says “The way of a fool is right in his own eyes.” Officers, who have the job of enforcing rules when we act like a fool, are really special. They don’t arrest us for displaying love, joy, peace, goodness, gentleness, faith, patience and meekness. They deserve our respect. I was rebellious, but I was not guilty of complaining nor was I late for Bible study, because a man in authority forgave my rudeness.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> God is good. I am thankful He forgives his children. We never have the </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-style: italic;">right </span><span lang="en-US"> to be rude but if want to...<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span lang="en-US">Cindy and Daniel are the managers of North Point at 3126 Ward Street where at the present 13 residents, mostly people with disabilities and a few non-violent persons on parole, are residing. Cindy and her husband, Daniel, opened February 14, 2015. Cindy had spent the previous 20 years working as a CNA in a hospital and a nursing home with 60 occupants in Missouri. She is glad to be in a warmer climate as cold weather increases the pain she suffers from rheumatoid arthritis caused in part by the years she spent as a gymnastic. She and Daniel were married in 1983 and together they have nine children.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Although Cindy is only one inch over five feet, her energy level is ten feet high. She does all the cooking, most of the washing, dispensing medicine, including injections, even bathing a resident in a wheelchair, and keeping an eye out for those that need a little extra care, or sometimes just a friend to talk to. The residents are free to leave but she asks them not to leave until they have a plan rather than get mad and take off.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> Some of the residents are on Medicaid so they can afford to go to the Good Old Days Program by Art Levy. To Cindy all her residents are angels. If you would like to see a big smile on her face just drive up to 3126 Ward street with sheets, towels, silverware, blankets, clothes, plastic cups,</span><span lang="en-US" style="font-style: italic;"> etc.</span><span lang="en-US"> You may call first 832 416 3130. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">You may recognize that the house is the one Mr. and Mrs. Ward bought from Mr. Anderson and moved from Anderson Rd. It is over 100 years old</span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Moe’s wife decided it was time to get modern so she sent him a text message while she was shopping. She wrote: "If you are sleeping, send me your dreams.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">If you are laughing, send me your smile. If you are eating, send me a bite.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">If you are drinking, send me a sip.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">If you are crying, send me your tears.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">I love you."<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Moe texted back: "I'm on the toilet. Please advise."<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="line-height: 94%;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Are you thinking about ways to serve in Sharing God's Word with </span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="line-height: 94%;"><span style="font-size: large;">our youth?</span></span><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 94%;"> Let's take the Gospel into our community schools! </span><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 94%;">Let's think about our kid's future... IT'S GOOD NEWS</span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Almeda’s Wyatt Earp just celebrated his 70th birthday July 7th. He hasn’t retired for he still runs the plastic recycling company and sells wood for BBQ. In the first issue of Our News, he put in a 1/4 page ad for antiques and continued for the next 18 months. His ad kept Our News from going bankrupt as the paper started with only $100. Wyatt, sure hope your birthday was great! <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">They might not be able to trap bears but several men are earning as much as $1000 a week during the winter months trapping feral hogs according to Wilton Curry who buys them. Curry has one of Texas Approved Feral Swine Holding Facilities in Rosenberg. He hauls live hogs to San Antonio where they are processed by a company that sells the meat overseas where it is considered a delicacy. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">He cannot accept a dead hog but for hogs weighing 40 to 60 pounds he pays 10 cents a pound, 61 to 100 lbs. 35 cents, over 100 lbs, 45 cents a pound plus a head bonus of $5 for 100 lb hog, over 150 lbs. $10 and over 200 lbs a bonus of $12.50. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Trap a dozen hogs in your spare time and you could earn $1,000. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Of course, prices change but you can contact Wilton Curry at 3039 N Bar Lane Rosenberg 77471 or call 281 808 0597.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Parents normally love their children and want love in return. With love, they tell the child to brush their teeth, don’t eat dirt, etc. They want obedience from their child for the good of the child. They know the child will not always obey, since they have inherited a nature which wants its own way. So when the kid disobeys and gets hurt, the parent is there with medicine or maybe just a kiss to make it feel better or if necessary a switch to teach them to do what is right.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> A loving parent reflects the love of God toward us. No parent would expect obedience if the child has not been told what to do, nor does God. So he told certain men to write down the rules that would help us live the kind of life that would in the long run make us happy and bring glory to God. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Rules for a small child are not necessary for a teenager just as the rules in Leviticus concerning animal sacrifice are no longer needed. Animal sacrifice had prepared God’s people to understand that God is a God of justice and to look forward to his promise of sending a person who will clean us from our sins. The wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Romans 6:23) <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> The rule to honor your parents does not change with age nor do the other moral rules such as lying, stealing, killing, deviations of God’s design for sex, or anything we might do that dishonors our heavenly Father who happens to be omniscient, omnipotent, and omnipresent. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Pick up a copy of the history of the area of Almeda at Debbie’s Barber Shop (next to Parker’s Hardware) in the 14000 block of Almeda Road for $12 or have a copy mailed to you for $14.50. Send a check to Our News <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Chief Bell reminds citizens of the dangers of alligators due to the recent floods. This gator was resting under a car at a home on McKeever. Gator Grabbers arrived and relocated it to a more conducive environment. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> The Chief also wants citizens to be aware of fake contractor scams regarding home repairs. It is critical that the owners research any contractor (Better Business Bureau, Angie's List, etc...). Also, people have been getting calls regarding collections. The caller is typically one with a foreign accent and demands immediate payment or you will be arrested. They will say they are talking with the local police department about having you arrested. That is NOT TRUE! Do NOT give any personal information or make any payments. </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span lang="en-US">If we break the law, we are innocent until convicted and proven guilty. Not so with police officers. They are convicted by the public and media before the facts are known. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Police officers are called to take care of problems we can’t handle. But instead of calling the police maybe we should call paid professional protestors and they could take care of the situation without anyone being offended.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Police officers should be held to a higher standard, but in every profession there are some who will misuse their power. No one, especially good officers wants a bad officer to keep his job. If an officer lets race influence his decisions, he needs a desk job. And if we are letting race influence our judgment of the officer then we should consider this: if the officer was black and in the case at McKinney the girl was white how would we react? If you think all girls are made of sugar and spice and everything nice, you don’t know very many girls. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> If young people, white, brown, and black, learn to respect the authority of parents and the rights of others, they would seldom have a problem with an officer.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> I personally would like to thank all officers who are protecting me and the ones I love.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> The Buffalo Speedway Roadway Project construction will extend from the dead-end terminus to Holmes Rd. and eventually to I-610. The project's timeframe is 442 days with estimated completion August 2016. This extension will provide the catalyst for economic development in this territory, according to City Councilman Green. With the construction of this segment, Green was able to coordinate with TxDOT to reinvest funding for the extension of West Airport Blvd. to Almeda Rd. A project planned for 2018.</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> These Keyworth brothers grew up in Almeda on a dairy farm. They learned to move slow and easy around the contented cows. But as soon as Billy could drive he flew down Almeda Road, racing the Houston boys. No lights, stop signs, or police on the road between the Old Spanish Trail and the town of Rosharon in the 1940’s. Jr.’s specialty was tearing out transmissions. Bobby observed his older brothers and the trouble they got into. He decided to go to college, get married, then got all his thrills in Vietnam. Jr. settled down and found his niche in life tearing up the ground. He owns Digger Foundation Drilling. Billy got married, operated his own dairy then established Keyworth’s Kiddie Korner on South Post Oak. He always wanted, not just fly, but to jump out of an airplane. </span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> On May 29, Jos Claesson, Akzo Nobel Site Director, presented our 2015 Community Outreach Scholarship Award to Cody Faulkner from Alvin High School. Cody will be attending Tarleton State University, and majoring in Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics. We all wish Cody the best as he pursues his degree.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Hi Moe, I see you have a new TV. Yeh, my wife was really mad so I bought a new TV and she is still mad. She says the old was just fine. So why did you buy a new one? Well... a friend told me that if I would fire my pistol dry I could overcome a tendency to shoot high. ‘What does that have to do with your TV? I was gonna practice while watching a baseball game. ‘But you forgot to take the bullets out of your gun.’ “Yeh.” (Based on a true story.)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> </span><span lang="en-US">Andrew Bennett, will present demonstrations of the informational legal resources available to the public at the Fort Bend County Law Library. Brief, introductory classes will take place every Thurs. in July, between 10:00 am and 12:00 noon. To register, call the Law Library at 281-341-3718.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Tremendous bargains of hardback and paperback books for adults and children, bestsellers, newer-release movies, and audiobooks on CD, magazines, DVDs, music CDs, and more. Many items for 50 cents. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Plans for the school include erecting the new building adjacent to the existing school so that students can remain on campus during reconstruction of the old.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Seems a status symbol of today is those cell phones that everyone has clipped onto their belt or purse. I can't afford one, so I'm wearing my garage door opener.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Regina Dawn"Jenny"Tyson Defee,</span></span><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">37, passed away June 22, 2015 in Bastrop, LA, Jenny was born in Almeda where she went to school. She enjoyed golf, hunting, fishing and just being outdoors. She became a health care professional and a member of Hillview Freewill Baptist Church when she moved to Bastrop. Preceded in death by her father, Donald D. "Buddy" Tyson, Jenny is survived by her husband, Jason Defee; mother, Joy Tyson; children: Landen Blake Eubanks and Caleb Ryan Tanksley, all of Bastrop, LA, brothers: Ray Smith of Houston, Terry Tyson of Almeda, and Eric Tyson of Bastrop, LA.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> The sheikh said , “You’re lying!” … “The blood of Jesus cannot forgive my sins.” He went on to tell of some the violent acts he had done in war-torn Mogadishu. He began to tremble and weep. “I need relief from that,” he said.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> The missionary explained the gospel and the sheikh prayed and received the message and forgiveness. Before leaving he said, “When you look at me on the street, you see my Muslim hat and my beard, and you are afraid of me. But you need to know that inside we are empty. Don’t be afraid of us. We need the gospel.” <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> While Muslims are fasting during Ramadan from June 18th to July 17th, millions of Christians are praying that they will find the truth that will give them peace in their hearts and forgiveness. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> We don’t hear in the news how thousands are turning to Christ like never before. Isis has caused many Muslims to question their faith. Never before has there been any outward criticism of any of the Writings. Through the Internet, radio, faithful Christians, Bibles translated into their own language, God’s Holy Spirit working through miracles and dreams, Muslims, for the first time in their lives, are learning what the Bible really teaches. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> As we pray we will overcome fear and hatred, ignorance and apathy of the Muslims for “God has not given us the spirit of fear but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” II Timothy 1:7 <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> His father deserted the family leaving him, his brother, and his uneducated mother, in the slums of Detroit. In school he was called dumb but his mother made her two boys read books and write essays on them. She checked and marked their papers. Maybe she could read them and maybe not, but within a year her dumb son was one of the smart kids. He went on to become a doctor. You might have heard of him as he was the first neurosurgeon to successfully separate twins joined at the head. Judging by his environment he didn’t stand a chance of being a famous doctor. And now he is running for president. Does Dr. Ben Carson stand a chance? <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> </span><span lang="en-US">Some people think the way truancy is handled as a crime, </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-style: italic;">is a crime</span><span lang="en-US">. Deron Harrington, </span><span lang="en-US">a Sienna Plantation resident and parent of Fort Bend ISD students, has </span><span lang="en-US">filed a class action </span><span lang="en-US">non-monetary” </span><span lang="en-US">lawsuit </span><span lang="en-US"> over the legality of the Fort Bend Truancy Court.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Harrington with the help of three other lawyers, wants to close the Truancy Court on the grounds that it violates the Texas Constitution, students constitutional rights, and their due process. The lawsuit names 12 defendants, including Fort Bend ISD superintendent Dr. Charles Dupre, the FBISD board, Ft. Bend County Judge Robert Hebert, Ft. Bend Truancy Court Judge Nina Schaefer and Pct 3 Justice of the Peace Kenneth Cannata.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Last month, Dr. Dupre announced that the district was suspending its truancy program. In Truancy Court, students can face a Class C Misdemeanor charge. No new cases will be referred to the Truancy Court this year, and cases waiting to be heard will be dismissed. But there are still as many as 600 cases still in the system, according to Harrington. The class action suit aims to prove that all citations should be void and unlawful.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> The U. S. Justice Department announced an investigation of the only other Truancy Court in the state, in Dallas County. Harsh truancy policies made headlines when a Houston-area judge jailed Diane Tran, 17, for missing too much school and fined her $100. Tran was an 11th grade honor student working two jobs to support siblings after her parents divorced and moved out of state. Tran's treatment attracted the public's attention, but thousands of students and </span><span style="text-align: justify;">their parents are regularly churned through similar courts without public scrutiny of the process, its costs, or its effectiveness.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Poor attendance can bring a schools rating down not to mention the money the state pays based on each day each student is in class. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">State Sen. John Whitmire (D-Houston) has led the charge to decriminalize truancy. Texas is one of just two states that has students face truancy charges in an adult court.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;">HOW THINGS HAVE CHANGED!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> About 1922, an airplane flew right over Almeda School. The students watched out of the two-story windows as the plane made a forced landing north of Almeda Genoa Road. The boys took off without even thinking the that the teacher would object. “You boys come back,” fell on deaf ears. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> In less than ten minutes, they were running their fingers over every inch of the plane and asking the pilot a million questions as he tinkered with the motor. After he made some adjustments, he told the boys to stand back as he spun the propeller. The wind seemed to tear their clothes off. Over the roar of the engine through the swirling dust, the pilot yelled, “Anybody want a ride.” <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> The skies looked friendly but would the ground be friendly when they came down? The plane roared off without a passenger. The boys stood around kicking the dirt, discussing aeronautical engineering until they decided they ’best’ go home and give their teacher a chance to reflect on the educational benefits of their impromptu field trip. </span><span lang="en-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> <o:p></o:p></span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;">HURRICANE SEASON JUNE 1– NOVEMBER 30th</span><span lang="en-US" style="text-align: center;"> </span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> The website www.harrisready.org or Regional Joint Information Center has the most up to date information and plans in the event of any type of disaster except a volcano. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> Since the evacuation a few years ago </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-style: italic;">was</span><span lang="en-US"> a disaster, plans are in place that are more workable. A mandatory evacuation will be given out by zip codes. Counter flow lanes on freeways can now be opened up quickly. Designated routes will be provided with gasoline and other necessities. Plans for pets, even horses, are in place.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Usually with a hurricane, we have days to prepare, but some disasters, might require a ten-minute mandatory evacuation. Would you know what to take? Would you have a designated person to call in case you are separated from other family members. If you need assistance to evacuate, call 211 and register. You must re-register every year. The center keeps in touch with surrounding counties as well as the 34 cities, 54 fire departments, 125 law enforcement agencies in Harris County - the 3rd largest county in the nation. They plan ahead and so should we.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US">According to The Atlantic, the EPA itself admits that the Clean Power Plan effect against the threat of climate change will be so small, reducing warming by 0.016 degrees Fahrenheit over the </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-style: italic;">next century</span><span lang="en-US">, that it will be impossible to measure. So why do they want to put their plan along with more regulations into action?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;">Homeschooling Rises 62 Percent in a Decade<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> The number of American children ages five through 17 who are homeschooled rose from just over 1.09 million in 2003 to 1.77 million in 2012, an increase of 61.8 percent over the 10-year period. Figures released by the Department of Education this month in its Digest of Education Statistics, the most recent available, show that 3.4 percent of the nation's 51.6 million students in that age group were homeschooled in 2012. Truancy court not an issue.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;">Representative Al Green voted:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">No</span><span lang="en-US"> on a bill to prohibit abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Bill passed.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US">Voted </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">yes </span><span lang="en-US">on a bill that gives Congress an initial 30 days to review any final nuclear pact with Iran. Bill passed.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> For the joy set before Him, Jesus endured the cross, despising the shame as He became sin for us that He might bring us to God. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> He went to Jerusalem knowing exactly what would happen to Him. Knowing also that through death He might destroy the devil, who had the power of death, and deliver them (us) who through fear of death were all their lifetime in bondage. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Jesus knew that through his death and resurrection, millions of people held captive in the kingdom of darkness would be released into His marvelous kingdom of light and eternal life.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> If the angels rejoice over one sinner who repents, think of the joy Jesus must have for those he loves. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> We as joint heirs with Christ can enter into His joy for in His presence is fullness of joy. </span><span lang="en-US">Psalm 16:11</span><span lang="en-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> While we might fret over the laws that are being passed that are against Christians, there is no law against joy. Joy is a fruit of the Holy Spirit. No one can take that away. Nor can they take the peace, love, goodness, faith, etc. </span><span lang="en-US">Galatians 5:22,<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Hebrews 12:2, II Corinthians 5:21, Hebrews 2:14 & 15, I Peter 2:9<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">The female produces eggs that hatch in 3 to 9 weeks. The 25 or so spend a few days in her pouch. She has two to three broods a year. They live from two to five years. and breathe thru gills but they can drown. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> Okra, black-eyed peas, and eggplant produce all summer. Has anybody ever picked okra earlier than Jr. Keyworth who picked his in mid-May?</span><span lang="en-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> <o:p></o:p></span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold; text-align: justify;">Financial Peace University (FPU) </span><span lang="en-US" style="text-align: justify;">teaches God's ways of handling money. Through video teaching, class discussions and interactive small group activities, FPU presents biblical, practical steps on how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely, and much more! FPU classes meet for an hour and a half each week for nine weeks. Evening classes are scheduled to start in June. There is no cost for the class but class materials will need to be purchased. Call Pat Patterson of Abiding Faith UMC at 281-550-4939 for more info and to register.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> These classes will also be taught at Southway Community Church starting June 4th from 6:30 to 8:30. Call Bev Moore at 713 436 2861.</span><span lang="en-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Algerian;">Almeda Moe<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">“It’s Friday night Moe, let’s go get a few beers,” said Joe. “You go ahead Joe. I’m going home,” replied Moe. “What? Why? Last week you were the life of the party.” “Yeh, last week I also veered off the road, got out of the car, slipped, and fell in a muddy ditch. As I laid there resting a pig came up and laid beside me.” “ Aw Moe, don’t let a little thing like that bother you,” said Joe. “Except my disgusted father-in-law said ‘You can tell a lot about a person by the company he keeps.’ That’s when the pig got up and walked away.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;">Nalco Champion <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Nalco Champion in Fresno has gone 929 days without having a recordable incident or injury. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;">LOOKING FOR INFORMATION<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Sugar Land Junction is the intersection of the Sugar Land Railroad and the Santa Fe Railroad, located about 1/4 mile east of the Sienna Plantation bridge over the railroad. A Dow pipeline parallels the west side of the old railroad. In the southwest corner of the Sugar Land Junction there was a 3/4 acre cemetery with a tombstone of a Texas Ranger, generally believed to be a Terry’s Texas Ranger from the Civil War. Now, two railroad tracks are under the bridge because HL&P in the 90’s built a track to the Parish generating plant, solely for coal trains. The HL&P crew bulldozed the cemetery and built tracks over the graveyard. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Does any one remember the cemetery or what was written on the tombstone or even better have a photo or know where one is? Please text a message to 281-923-9903 or email John@cryptoheaven.com<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold;">Multi-center </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;">open Mon. thru Fri.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">8411 Sienna Springs Blvd 281-238-2900<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Summer Movie Series begins Tue. June 9, 5:30 pm rated PG-13. The movies are free, call for more info.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">How Money Works</span><span lang="en-US">, a financial-wellness program begins at 7pm Thurs. June 25th. </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">Summer Reading Clubs for children, teens and adults.</span><span lang="en-US"> Registration begins June 1st thru August 29th. No charge. Prizes to be won.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US">As Muslims fast during Ramadan from June 18th to July 17th, you are invited to join other Christians and pray that God will open many hearts to the truth of the good news that Jesus, in love, offers all sinners forgiveness. They like the Apostle Paul will come to know Him. For a booklet to guide you, go to the website: 30 Days of Prayer. Booklets available in </span><span lang="en-US">several languages for adults and children. </span><span lang="en-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Born in Chappell Hill, and raised in Richmond, Theresa came to Houston in the 1940’s to work in the shipyard where she met Charles “Bill” Bailey. They were married in 1945. They moved to Almeda where they raised two sons and started a business, Bailey’s House of Guns Inc. & Bailey’s Rifle & Pistol Range. After Bill died she kept the business going. She knew a lot about guns and did some serious deer hunting besides cooking, gardening, and nursing any sick animal that came to her doorstep. Preceded in death by four siblings, Theresa is survived by sons: Charles “Butch” Bailey III and Bernard Bailey; step daughter Karen Smart, four grandchildren and two greats. Services were held at Sacred Heart in Manvel.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">REBECCA ROCO 66, </span><span lang="en-US">Born February 12, 1949 passed away May 12, 2015. Becky lived in Almeda until she graduated from U of H. She then lived in the Heights and was self employed as a head hunter for attorneys. She loved the outdoors and animals. She was living in Medina, Texas when she passed away. Preceded in death by her father, Al Roco Sr., she is survived by her mother, Dorothy Bruns Roco; sister, Martha Roco; brother, Al Roco Jr.; aunts, Marian Binner and Patti Sue Parker.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>MOTHER’S DAY MAY 10TH</b><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b>Elena Guerrero, Adriel Ayala, Gabriela Ayala, and Joseph Carzon and </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">Mr. Cenobio Ayala, works full time at Ryder Truck Rental,</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">to support his family making it possible for his wife, often called Mrs. A., to fulfill her dream of having a restaurant.</span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Her son, Adriel says, “March 10, 2013 was a wild, crazy, adventurous day that we will never forget.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"> After that day they opened, they went deep in the hole. They came close to giving up but, Mrs. Ayala. says, “We pulled ourselves up and kept trying.” <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"> She had learned to face obstacles. As a child growing up in Mexico, she knew how to stretch a dollar. Thirty years ago when she first came to Almeda she could not speak English, but learned by teaching herself to read and write. As a stay at home mom, Mrs. A. was a faithful volunteer at Almeda Elementary, even after her children graduated. “A true and loving mother,” says Adriel.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"> Her oldest child is working in Utah and sends his mom growing flowers. Her yard is beautiful. Adriel and Gabriela also return Mom’s love as they set aside some of their plans to help her by working without pay - even using some of their tip money to meet expenses. Now that business is better, Ariel, at 22 is a sophomore studying kinesiology and plans </span><span lang="en-US"><o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-family: Arial; text-align: justify;">to be a physical therapist. Gabriel, who will be 20 on May 18th, is a freshman majoring in speech pathology and hopes to work at Almeda school some day.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"> They start work at 5:40 am taking orders on the phone for those who want their breakfast ready and waiting at six a. m. “Most order their breakfast special, but some want pork chops, chicken fried steak, grilled onions…” “Stop, I’m getting hungry,” interrupts Gabriela.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Their customers want fresh home cooked meals, which is worth waiting for but if they don’t have time on their lunch break to wait they call in their order ahead of time also. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Mrs. Ayala’s children don’t seem to mind in the least that they are working a lot more than most in their age group without getting paid. “We have to work one way or the other.” says Adriel. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Mrs. A. recounts tough days when Gabriela was a baby and they applied for Medicaid. The government said they would also give her food stamps. “I don’t need food stamps. My husband has a job. We have food.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"> Even though they looked at her like she was crazy, Adriel says, “It’s </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-style: italic;">immoral </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;">to take if you don’t really need it.” <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Some people might say she is too proud but “It’s not being too proud, to learn how to make do,” says Mrs. A. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"> She will admit to being proud of her three children. And she has reason to be.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"> She says, “My goal is to leave the world a little bit better than when I found it.” <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"> She and her family are certainly making Almeda a better place. Good home cooking, good family and hard workers, . Happy Mother’s Day Mrs. A. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;">Trial was held on April 17, 2015 for a jury to decide on 25 complaints from the commercial property owners against 5 Corners. The jury ruled on 24, but the one filed by Sterling Bank will be ruled on by the judge. At the heart of the matter is the assessment of 10 cents on every $100 valuation of all commercial property. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"> In order to form the 5 Corners District, only 25 commercial property owners needed to sign a petition, but over 2,300 commercial properties owners are required to pay to fund the district. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"> HEB is in the early stages of building a Joe V’s Smart Shop, a low frills grocery store usually built in low income neighborhoods. Community leaders are asking residents to call the HEB Customer Relations Department Toll Free at 800-432-3113 or 210-938-8357 direct into Customer Relations if you want a regular HEB instead of a Joe V’s Smart Shop at W. Fuqua & Beltway 8. Medium income is $48,642 in District K compared to $42,962 in Houston. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Raquel Mamou – the chairperson for the Teal Run Civic Association wants residents to write letters to Ft. Bend County Judge Bob Hebert and Commissioner Precinct 1 Richard Morrison concerning a game room in the Teal Run (Shopping) Center which plans to be open 24 hours a day. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Just 3.3 miles south of Arcola on Hwy.521 a few scattered houses is all that is left of Juliff, Texas. In the 1850’s it was a shipping point on the Brazos River. In 1858, the Houston Tap and Brazoria Railroad ran through Juliff. Later the same railroad brought settlers to Almeda and Fresno. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"> In September 1891, John Juliff was the town’s first postmaster. Few people heard of Juliff but many people heard about it. In 1934, a song was written about it called </span><span style="font-family: Arial; text-align: justify;">“Diddy Wa Diddy, ain’t no town, ain’t no city.” By then the town had become a center for drinking, gambling and prostitution after “Doc” Duke opened a store and leased land for taverns and a dance hall. In 1958, the post office closed as well as the bars which relocated to Houston or Rosenberg.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"> The town faded away and now no one seems to remember the song that was popular from the 30’s thru the 50’s or just what Diddy Wa Diddy even meant. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"> A group of children in a Bible study were asked what difference does it make </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-style: italic;">to you </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;">that Jesus is alive. Not one child offered to answer that question. How would you answer knowing that Jesus conquered death. Surely, WE CAN say, I have no fear of death for I already have eternal life. (John 5:24) “Truly, truly, I say to you, he that hears my word, and believes on him that sent me, has everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation, but is passed from death unto life.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"> WE CAN also face any problem in life and be content because he has said, “I will never leave you or forsake you. Hebrews 13:5. WE CAN but do we?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"> Jesus gave his followers bread and wine as a symbol of his body and blood and said, Take and remember me. Luke 22:19</span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;">. </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;">How could anyone forget their Savior? <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">“We must stop thinking of the individual and start thinking about what is best for society.”Hillary Clinton<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">“Society needs come before the individual needs.” Adolph Hitler. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"> I am seeing unbelievable spin on truth so easily accepted by those who fail to think for themselves. I taught for many years and the greatest difference in generations was that many of the current young people do not even want to think through in a logical fashion. Many even told me, “I don’t WANT to think. Just tell me the answer.” So we are left with those who accept whatever is told them without fact or logic. Barbara Wistrand Whitman.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;">The Teleview Terrace subdivision, southeast of the fire department, main trunk lines are under construction. This is the first area the District is installing water and sewer at the same time. The District will be holding Town Hall meetings for residents of Teleview Terrace Only to sign up for their water and sewer to be hooked up. The lawyers are looking at holding the Town hall meetings at the Mustang Center on Thur. April 30th, May28th, and June 25th, most likely 6 PM. The lawyers, and notary public will be there to assist the residents with the applications and submittal. The next area to receive water and wastewater will be Marbill Estates and the western edge portion of Ridgewood Estate Subdivision. At the present time, the construction drawings are completed and awaiting State agency review & approval. </span><span lang="en-US">WWW.FORTBENDWATER1.COM <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">May 12th, at one pm at commissioners Court, 30 Jackson Rd. in Richmond, TX, citizens can voice their views on being allowed to vote anywhere in Fort Bend Co. on election day.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"> As the perfect, sinless Lamb of God he redeemed us from the power of Satan and gave us power to become God’s children. </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;">John 1:12 </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"> There is ample proof that Christ died and was buried, but the grave could not hold the Son of God. The tomb is empty! <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"> Jesus said, “I lay down my life that I might take it again. No man takes if from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again.” </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;">John 10: 18. </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Warner Ervin in 1991 turned Madison around. Considered by many he was the best principal Madison ever had, although some of the students did not like his policy that they wear belts. If a student didn’t have a belt he got the local stores to donate belts.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"> After nine years at Madison, Ervin served as Regional Director until 2010 and then retired. “I am enjoying being free,” he says.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"> He volunteered with the Houston rodeo which had 1.3 million people in attendance this year. He also volunteers at his church and when called upon he does consultation work for schools, but most of his time is spent caring for his cattle and horses. He and his wife were both raised in the country and they are happy to spend their retirement years in a rural area once again. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;">Should we be forced to buy health insurance? “What about car insurance?” In Texas, we are not </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-style: italic;">forced </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;">to buy car insurance. You can be </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-style: italic;">self insured </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;">by providing proof that you will be able to cover all liability in case of an accident. You are not forced to have insurance to protect your vehicle. </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;">Car insurance protects others. </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-style: italic;">Forcing</span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"> us to buy health insurance is saying, “You don’t know what is best for you.” We have 435 representatives, 100 senators, and one president, who know what is best. We just need to depend on them. Don’t listen to or read things that are critical of their wisdom. They know what is best. If enough people believe that, we will have a utopia. A Communist utopia.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"> If your community is planning a clean-up or beautification event as part of the Keep District K Beautiful Day initiative, contact Keep Houston Beautiful to secure your supplies. Keep Houston Beautiful contact number is 713-839-8855 or www.houstonbeautiful.org. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold;">GILBERT A. URIBE JR. </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;">Gilbert attended Madison High School and was in ROTC graduating in 2012 with Honors. He has served in the U.S. Marine Corps going on three years. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"> He has grown and matured so much, we are very proud of the man he has become. On May 2015 he is going overseas. We ask that all of his friends and family would please pray for our son; that he returns back to the U. S. safely. Thank You and God Bless, Gilbert and Sylvia Uribe Sr.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold;">RANDOM NEWS Neal Adamcik </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;">is looking for information about his relatives who lived in the Almeda area in the 1960’s. Call him at 281 785 5940 if you can help.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold;">Alfred and Shirley Borden Renfro </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"> recently celebrated 16 years of marriage February 13th at Joe Massas Seafood where they go every year. They both attended Missouri City High School but had gone their separate ways until they got reacquainted. Then they dated for 18 years before rushing into marriage. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold;">FBC Commissioner Morrison Prcinct 1 </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;">will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting in Arcola on April 16th at Arcola City Hall 13222 Hwy 6 starting at 6:30 P M. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Join us Resurrection Sunday April 5, 2015 at Abiding Faith United Methodist Church 14300 Almeda School Road. Services at 6:30 and 10 am. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;">Call about </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold;">adult poetry </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;">contest.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;">Moe’s grandmother went to the doctor. Five minutes later she came screaming out of young doctor Brown’s office. An older doctor stopped her and asked what was wrong. Trembling she said, “Dr. Brown told me was pregnant.” The older doctor calmed her down and asked her to wait as he marched down to Dr. Brown. “What is the matter with you, telling a </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-style: italic;"><span dir="ltr"></span>73 year old woman</span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"> she is pregnant,” he demanded. Dr. Brown calmly replied, “Does she still have her hiccups? <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Capping private wells is under discussion where possible contamination to public water supply exists. Details are being worked on by FWSD1, in cooperation with Fort Bend Department of Health and Human Services. FBHHS will join FWSD1 next regular scheduled public meeting April 16th 6pm. FBHHS and FWSD1 are working together to supply safe drinking water and a sanitary system in the Fresno area community. Information was announced during the public meetings held March 19th. For additional info and meeting schedules go to FWSD1 web site @<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold;">Ellen Ora Hogue </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;">1932– 2015 Ellen passed away February 25, 2015. She worked many years at ERSI. She is survived by her daughter Linda Leslie and a son Gene/Linda Hogue.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"> People, the word of God says in Hosea 4:6, "My people perish for lack of knowledge." According to Colossians 2:14-15, "Jesus has triumphed over satan." Let's be wise and remind him of his defeat at the cross through Jesus Christ's blood. Amen! Sent in by Martie M.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Pick up a copy of the history of the area of Almeda at Debbie’s Barber Shop (next to Parker’s Hardware) in the 14000 block of Almeda Road for $12 or have a copy mailed plus postage $2.50. Send check to Our News <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;">ARCOLA FEED TRADE DAY<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;">Saturday March 28th from 9 am to 4pm, buy, sell, and trade with your neighbors: poultry, pigs, cows, crafts, plants, etc. </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;">META SUPERMARKET<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;">At 105 E. Anderson in March, a 6,000 square foot Meta Supermarket is due to open according to the owner Ali Akbar. The store will have a meat market, a kitchen and dining area besides groceries and six Shell pumps with 12 nozzles. Ali also operates the Eagle Mart on Almeda Genoa. No doubt, the Meta Supermarket is his dream store. </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;">ONE JOB FINISHES ANOTHER STARTS<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"> The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is near completion on the reconstruction and expansion of FM 2234 from Cartwright Rd. to the Fort Bend Tollway. The expansion of the FM 2234 reconstruction project will include a 4-lane highway (curb and gutter section with a raised median). This year-long project is estimated to be complete by mid-March (weather permitting).<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"> The City of Houston is expected to begin reconstruction and expansion of South Post Oak Rd. from Beltway 8. to FM 2234. The expansion of the South Post Oak Rd. reconstruction project will include 6-lanes from Beltway 8 to West Ridgecreek and reconstruction of the existing 4-lanes from West Ridgecreek to FM 2234. Like most CIP projects, the District K office will host an informational meeting before the start of construction. This project is anticipated to start in April 2015. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;">FIVE CORNER STREET SIGNS<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;">Have you seen the large easy to read street signs? Five Corners District was created by the Texas legislature in 2007 by House Bill 4134. HB 4795 changed the name to Five Corners which covers most of District K and part of District D in Houston. The function of the district is</span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"> </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;">to provide certain improvements and services to promote the economic health, vitality, and public welfare of the district. Funds to accomplish improvements are provided by the businesses within the district paying 10 cents on every $100 evaluation of their property. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"> In 2014, the district removed 600 graffiti, 26,900 lbs of trash, and contracted with SMC Logistics to report 1,100 street light outages to CenterPoint. To assist in keeping the district clean, report litter, graffiti, and light outages call 311 or 713-595-1244 or go online to AGoodlow@5CornersDistrict.org <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"> Nine board members appointed by the mayor and city council are responsible for how the money should be used to best enhance the area which has a population of 57,000 residents. The board members meet once a month at 12 noon on the 3rd Friday of the month at the Multi-Center at 3810 W. Fuqua. The meetings are open to the public. For more info check out their website at 5CornersDistrict.org </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"> According to Alabama Supreme Court Judge, Roy Moore, the Constitution gives no jurisdiction whatsoever to any branch of the federal government to dictate marriage policy to the states. "Nothing in the United States Constitution grants the federal government the authority to redefine the institution of marriage." The authority to dictate marriage policy to the states is absent from the list of powers "We the People" granted to the central government in </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold;">Article I, Section 8. </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;">In fact, the word "marriage" does not occur anywhere in the Constitution. You can read it front to back, back to front, upside down and in Sanskrit and you will find nary a mention of marriage anywhere in there, including the 14th Amendment, which was about slavery, not marriage, Judge Moore writes. (On top of that, homosexual conduct was a crime everywhere in the United States at the time the 14th Amendment was enacted.) </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;">All this means is that the issue of the definition of marriage is reserved to the states and the states alone. See the Bill of Rights, Amendment 10 which says: The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the Sates respectively, or to the people. Moore writes, "As Chief Justice, I will continue to recognize the Alabama Constitution and the will of the people (81%) overwhelmingly expressed in the Sanctity of Marriage Amendment." </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"> I stand with you to stop judicial tyranny and any unlawful opinions issued without constitutional authority." <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"> Unelected, 44 federal judges have imposed their own view of morality on 21 states against the laws voted on by the majority of the people, ignoring our Constitution</span><span lang="en-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b>THE OLD MULE </b></div>
<br /> You heard of the old mule that fell in a well? The farmers couldn’t figure how to get him out. Knowing he would stink up a storm when he died, they decided to bury him right there. A big pile of manure was near by so they started shoveling it in on top of that poor mule. Instead of getting frantic, he stamped the manure down. Every shovel of manure brought him up a little higher. When he stuck his head up out of that well, the farmers almost had a heart attack. <br /><br /> When life is dumping one pile of manure on us after another, our faith in the goodness and sovereignty of God will give us victory as we climb up over the trials of life trusting in his word. God says in Isaiah 41:10, Fear not , I am with you I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yeh, I will help you. I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness. Romans 8:28 We know that all things work together for good to them who love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. 8:31 If God be for us who can be against us. James 1:2 says, Consider it all joy when you fall into various tests, knowing that the trial of your faith produces patience...that you may be perfect and entire wanting nothing.<br /><br /> Be as smart as that old mule.<br /><br /> </span><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination: none; text-align: justify; text-align: justify; text-justify: newspaper; text-justify: newspaper; text-kashida-space: 50%; text-kashida-space: 50%;">
<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;">Feedback from Polly Francis<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">My view is similar to Franklin Graham, Billy Graham's son: the White House or President Obama refuses to recognize the terrorist as Islamic Terrorists because of his heritage, grandmother, father and where he was raised. His early years were in Indonesia. He cannot come to grips when designating our enemy and how we can eradicate them. All the news anchors cannot understand why he will not recognize this fact and it is so simple and in our face. We could discuss this issue forever, but in the meantime ISIS is forming sleeper cells all over Europe and in our own USA. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"> The</span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold;"> Community Of ONE </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;">Gospel Fest Concert- Benefiting the YMCA </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">Fri, March 6th, 2015 @ 7:30 p.m.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><span dir="ltr"></span>6000 Heatherbrook Dr. Windsor Village UMC tickets $10.00 FMI, call W. Orem YMCA-713-726-1606 </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold;"> Free Lenten Mission at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"> Manvel, TX. The featured speaker will be Lay Evangelist Tom Edwards of St. Augustine, FLA. March 1 - 4 , </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US; mso-arabic-font-family: Arial; mso-armenian-font-family: Arial; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bengali-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-bopomofo-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-currency-font-family: Arial; mso-cyrillic-font-family: Arial; mso-default-font-family: Arial; mso-devanagari-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-georgian-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-greek-font-family: Arial; mso-gurmukhi-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-halfwidthkana-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-han-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-hangul-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-hebrew-font-family: Arial; mso-kana-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-kannada-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-lao-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-latin-font-family: Arial; mso-latinext-font-family: Arial; mso-malayalam-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-oriya-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-tamil-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-telugu-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-thai-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS";">Sun., March 1st 7:00 - 8:30 </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US; mso-arabic-font-family: Arial; mso-armenian-font-family: Arial; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bengali-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-bopomofo-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-currency-font-family: Arial; mso-cyrillic-font-family: Arial; mso-default-font-family: Arial; mso-devanagari-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-georgian-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-greek-font-family: Arial; mso-gurmukhi-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-halfwidthkana-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-han-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-hangul-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-hebrew-font-family: Arial; mso-kana-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-kannada-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; 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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;">Spring Break March 9th-13th<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;">HISD Spring Break March 16-20th<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US; mso-arabic-font-family: Arial; mso-armenian-font-family: Arial; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bengali-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-bopomofo-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-currency-font-family: Arial; mso-cyrillic-font-family: Arial; mso-default-font-family: Arial; mso-devanagari-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-georgian-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-greek-font-family: Arial; mso-gurmukhi-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-halfwidthkana-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-han-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-hangul-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-hebrew-font-family: Arial; mso-kana-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-kannada-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-lao-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-latin-font-family: Arial; mso-latinext-font-family: Arial; mso-malayalam-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-oriya-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-tamil-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-telugu-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-thai-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS";"><span dir="ltr"></span>8411 Sienna Springs Blvd 281-238-2900 </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold;">Free programs.</span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;">, “</span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold;">Feral-Hog Management Strategies</span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;">” Fri., March 6, 11 am to 2 pm, <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Each program will highlight different online database resources: March 11th, Home improvement March 17th health care. Since these resources are available on the library’s website, they can be accessed online 24/7 by anyone with a valid FBCL library card which you can have if they live in the state of Texas.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Take an adventure into 100 years of farming, cooking, playing and eating on the wild frontier at George Ranch Historical Park March 7, 10 – 14 and 17 – 21, 2015<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Moe dreamed he was the only person on earth when an angel told him that he was going to give Moe a helper and she would cook, sew, and do anything he wanted her to do but she would cost him an arm and a leg. Moe thought it over and asked, “What can I get for a rib?”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold;">Commissioner Richard Morrison, </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;">Precinct 1, will host a Town Hall Meeting in Fresno March 24th at the Mustang Community Center located at 4525 FM 521 North at 6:30 P.M. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold;">Congratulations to Brandee Mills </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;">a Fresno teenager for being in the Super Bowl commercial.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold;">RUBY NICHOLS KEYWORTH </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;">was born Oct 29 1937 in Madisonville, Tx. at home. She spent a few of her early years in Freeport, TX and then in Sugarland TX where she graduated from high school. She worked at the Sugarland phone co. and then for Sperry Sun Oil Field Service. She was there when she met Billy Keyworth. They were married in July 1971. In 1973 they built and opened the first of three child care centers. They moved to Rockport TX in 1980. Ruby was a long time member of the Baptist Church in S.L. and then Rockport. She worked as a volunteer at the library, Good Samaritans, and the local nursing home. She died Jan. 17, 2015 at home. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Rockport at 1515 N. Live Oak Rockport, TX. 78382 or the Alzheimer's Foundation at<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"> </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold;">Diana L. Stoecklein </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;">also known as </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold;">"Rose Sparkman"</span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial;"> passed away January 16th at her home. Born September 2, 1964 in Chalmette LA. She moved to Almeda in 1970 and attended Almeda School. She lived in Almeda until 1995 when she married Darald Stoecklein The last six years she has lived in Hutchinson, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her father Gus Sparkman; grandparents Joe and Anona Everard She is survived by husband Darold Stoeclein, sons Darian and Dalton, mother and step father Earl and Jo Ann Romero, brothers Michael and Leroy, nieces Brianna and Shannon, Three step children and, five grand children. Cremation was done at her request. Her mother is planning a memorial in Galveston, TX in July. Call 713-493</span></span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US; mso-arabic-font-family: Arial; mso-armenian-font-family: Arial; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bengali-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-bopomofo-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-currency-font-family: Arial; mso-cyrillic-font-family: Arial; mso-default-font-family: Arial; mso-devanagari-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-georgian-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-greek-font-family: Arial; mso-gurmukhi-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-halfwidthkana-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-han-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-hangul-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-hebrew-font-family: Arial; mso-kana-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-kannada-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-lao-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-latin-font-family: Arial; mso-latinext-font-family: Arial; mso-malayalam-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-oriya-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-tamil-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-telugu-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS"; mso-thai-font-family: "\@Arial Unicode MS";">-8853 for more information.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Arcola Police Chief</span></b><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> According to Arcola’s city manager, Chief Bell is the best Police Chief in Fort Bend County. In 2012, Fred Bell received his Masters Degree with a 4.0 G.P.A. from Texas State University. A native of San Antonio, he retired this past August after serving 23 years in law enforcement, the last 17 of which were in smaller communities in the Austin area. That retirement lasted until Dec. 1st when he accepted the call from Arcola.“I believe God put me here,” he says. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> Chief Bell likes challenges. His first challenge is to make policy changes within his office so past problems will not occur in the future. Right now there are six full time officers and one Reserve. After an effective policy is in place, he plans on bringing in more Reserve Officers as he aims toward serving 1700 Arcola residents. Arcola is a small city with lots of opportunity and growth. His specialty is preparing a police department for growth which he did near Austin where his wife and their two youngest children still live.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> The Chief promised his daughters (a senior and a junior in high school) he would not uproot them until they graduated. For now he is living with his sister in the Almeda area, seeing his family every other weekend. His wife was a sheriff’s deputy so she understands. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> Chief Bell says, “I hope council and the community will trust me enough to give me the time and resources necessary to give them the police department they deserve and want.” </span><br /><b><br /><span style="font-size: large;">WHAT ARE ISLAM JIHADISTS ACCOMPLISHING?</span></b><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> It is evident jihadist have killed thousands who don’t agree with them. One result is that millions of Muslims risk death by turning away from the Islamic faith. In 2013, 33 million Egyptians stood up against the brutality of the Islamic Brotherhood. Now four million Muslims have become atheists and one to seven million Muslims have embraced Christianity, just in Egypt. Christianity was founded on the blood of the martyrs. Plant a kernel of corn; it dies, and life springs forth, producing hundreds of kernels. Jesus taught us not to fear those who can put us to death but are unable to kill the soul. Matt. 10:28 Don’t be afraid of Muslims. Love them. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><b><br /><span style="font-size: large;">FREE TAX PREPARATION </span></b><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> A program of Neighborhood Centers Inc. is providing free tax preparation for families earning up to $58,000 at the Multi-Center at 3810 W. Fuqua in Feb. and April M.W. F 9-3 T. Th. 4-7 Sat 11-3. In March the hours are M. W. F. 9-3 Sat. 11-3. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> Missouri City Branch, 1530 Texas Parkway will also provide help every Tue. and Thur. in Feb. from 12:30 to 3:30 pm. Call 281-633-4734 for more info. </span><br /><br /> <br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Councilman Larry Green</b> aims to green up and clean up District K. On Jan. 24th volunteers helped plant 15 gallon trees in every vacant spot between Anderson Road and Orem in the Hiram Clarke esplanade. In 2015 these trees look like poles with a few leaves but in time they will look like the tree in the background. Quite a contrast to the trees planted at the end of Hiram Clarke. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">When Edna Buell stepped out the door of her home, the trees her husband planted from acorns were shorter than she was but taller than any other trees between Anderson Road and Alum Road where a clump of Crepe Myrtle trees grew. Before 1929, Texas was an open range, meaning cattle were free to go anywhere. The trees that survived were fenced in. </span><span style="font-size: large;">According to the notes of a 1859 survey, a few trees existed on Clear Creek. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> Edna’s husband, Adelbert, wanted his legacy to be the two rows of oaks he planted along Anderson. Fences didn't protect the trees from progress as most of the huge oaks were cut down. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
<b style="font-size: x-large;">TALK TO ME PLEASE</b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div>
<br /><span style="font-size: large;"> I really do want to know you better but right now I need help with a big decision. Please help me to make the best choice. You know how impatient I am, so please give me an answer soon and if at all possible during the TV commercial. I’ll hit the mute button so I won’t be distracted. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> “Thou shall have no other gods before me.” </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> Lord, did you just put that thought in my head? I already know the ten commandments. Besides I don’t worship the TV. I won’t even turn it on tomorrow. Except for the news. I need to know what is going on in the world. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> “Then why ask ME for guidance. The TV will give you plenty of advice, even during commercials.” </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> Ok Lord. I’m wrong. Forgive me not putting you first. I really do want to know You better. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> “Turn away my eyes from beholding vanity and quicken Thou me in Thy way.” Psalm 119:37</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Correction:</b> Tom Maples was born in 1939.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Read Renter Rights Tool Tips at www.renterrightsassociation.org</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Almeda Moe</span></b></div>
<br /><span style="font-size: large;">Moe’s son, Junior, went to school. The teacher asked the children to name their favorite animal. Junior replied, “Fried chicken.” The teacher said that was not funny and sent him to the principal. At home Moe explained to Junior that the teacher was probably a member of PETA and they love animals very much. Junior said, “I do too. Especially chicken, pork, and beef.”</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">The next day the teacher asked Junior what his favorite live animal was. He said chicken. She asked why. He said because they are good fried. She sent him to the principal. Later, Junior told Moe,“I don't understand. You tell me to be honest, but my teacher gets mad when I am. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> The next assignment was to tell what famous person they admired the most Junior said, "Colonel Sanders." Guess where he is now...</span><br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Vinson Library</b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> 8411 Sienna Spring Blvd 281-238-2900 </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Book Cub Feb. 9th Shadow Divers: True Adventure of Two Americans Mystery Book Club Feb 24 7pm </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Crafting Valentine Cards Feb. 7th at 10:30 am Sat. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Blogging for Dollars Feb 25th 10am. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Set up and maintain a blog. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">SCORE: Money Matters – SBA Loans and Loan Applications,” on Saturday, February 21, at 10:30 am </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
<b style="font-size: x-large;">MEDICAL PLUS SUPPLIES</b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div>
<br /><span style="font-size: large;"> Medical Plus Supplies is moving from 13529 South Post Oak and opens January 26th at 4025 W. Fuqua. They have greatly improved the corner of W. Fuqua and White Heather utilizing the building that was originally a Kroger’s grocer. </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">327 Garland Drive Lake Jackson, 979 297 3622 or 800 974 3622 help@pregnancyhelpcenter.org · Office Hours: M. W. Th. & F. 9-5; T. 9-8 </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
<b style="font-size: x-large;">H.O.P.E. Class </b></div>
<br /><span style="font-size: large;">Twelve free classes are designed to better equip expectant moms and dads to become the parents God designed them to be. Some of the classes include nutrition, childbirth, newborn care, career skills etc. Classes are from 5 to 8 pm on Tuesdays. The next class starts Feb. 17th. Classes are held all year long. Call 979 297 3622 for more info. </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>YOUR TAX DOLLARS </b></span></div>
<br /><span style="font-size: large;">The 2013-2014 fiscal year of the nation’s largest abortion provider, Planned Parenthood received $528 million in taxpayer dollars in the forms of government grants, contracts and Medicaid reimbursements to abort 327,653 fetuses. Fetus is a Latin word for an unborn baby. </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>2nd Annual Awards Banquet </b></span></div>
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</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">While the event held Jan. 24th at the Fountain Life Center was only the second award banquet of SHCCC, it was organized in 1993 as CSCCC then incorporated in 1998 as SHCCC covering an area between Beltway 8 to Holmes Road and from Hwy. 288 to Chimney Rock, pretty much the area that once was considered part of the town of Almeda. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">SHCCC is an alliance of 24 civic clubs and homeowners assoc. They worked to expand So. Post Oak , promote shelters at all bus stops, renovate parks and worked to get the Multi-Service Center and the new Vinson Library on W. Fuqua. Many local politicians and those who work hard in the Super Neighborhood 40 enjoyed the event. Keynote speaker was Texas State Senator –District 13 Rodney Ellis. Sen. Ellis told of living in Houston where Alma Allen was his 3rd grade teacher. Others in attendance were U. S. Rep. Al Green, City Council members Larry Green and Michael Kubosh, and Harris Co. Attorney Vince Ryan. Vivian Harris presented ten awards to those who for various accomplishments have worked to improve the community. </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">A buzzard in a 6x8 open-top pen will not attempt to fly as it always begins a flight with a run of 10 to 12 feet. A bat cannot fly from a level place but is helpless on a flat surface. A bumblebee dropped into an open tumbler will die there as it will try to get out thru the side. Like a bee, we struggle with all our problems and frustrations, looking around us for help or looking to the past when all we have to do is look up!</span><br /><div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>HAVE A JOYFUL YEAR IN 2015 </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Just moments before this picture, Jacey had been terrified of the waves that kept crashing over her. But, clinging to her dad, in his arms....her face says it all. The waves didn't stop crashing. The current didn't stop pulling everything back out to sea. But her fear was replaced with joy because of her father. I needed this reminder tonight. The waves aren't gonna stop, the current isn't going to let up...but in the arms of my Heavenly Father, my fear for what this life has to offer can be replaced with joy as I cling to Him, trusting that He holds me secure. "I cling to you; your strong right hand holds me securely." Psalm 63:8 by Jenny Blackmon</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>HISTORY IN POST OFFICE ARCHIVES</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> By March 29, 1893, Almeda had a population of almost 50 people so James Hicks filed an application for a post office. He listed the surrounding post offices as Houston, 11 miles northeast, Manvel 8 miles southeast and Duke, 8 miles southwest. Pearland and Fresno post offices were established later. </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">POLICE</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Police are in the news like never before, but the news media seem to pick and choose certain events. Did you hear about the honor roll college kid in San Antonio that got shot by an officer who was out of his district? It seems the events that can be used to stir up the most animosity toward the police are reported, leading to what?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Solzhenitsyn, who was confined to a Communistic labor camp, wrote how Lenin began bringing all law enforcement under central control. Prisons were changed from just housing criminals into forced labor camps. Their constitution was trashed and anybody who broke existing laws or vocalized disagreement with communism, Lenin, or Stalin were sent to the camp. The prisons couldn’t hold all the dissidents so they worked/starved them to death to make room for more. From 1917 to 1959, during their internal repression an estimated 66 million lives were lost. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">In our country there is increased centralized government into all aspects of our lives. Health care, education, and now a push toward federal control of police officers starting with sensitivity training. What kind of national training comes next? Have you noticed the trend toward black uniforms of all police departments? And now body cameras that can take a picture of everyone they stop. It is easier to correct local corruption than federal corruption.</span><br />
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<b style="font-size: x-large;">AMONG OTHER CHANGES IN HOUSTON</b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A Houston city ordinance in 1865 stated that all idle persons within the city limits without visible means of support and making no exertion to obtain a livelihood by honest employment, and all persons who may be found begging loitering or strolling about the city streets and all persons found sleeping in pubic places or on private property without permission of the owner shall be deemed offenders against the peace and good order of the city. They shall be arrested and examined. If found obnoxious to the ordinance they shall give a bond of not less than $100 or more than $500 to be kept for 12 months or they shall be adjudged to work and labor on the public works for six to 18 days. This shall not apply to sick or decrepit persons unable to do manual labor. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Now, 150 years later, if that ordinance was in effect the city would have hundreds of people to do public work. Instead, the homeless can go to different locations and get enough help to allow them to continue their own lifestyle. A young man in his 30’s, who was a business major in college said “I don’t have any money but I can always find food to eat, like the BBQ he was eating provided by a church group that night. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> About two hundred hungry men, and a few women were getting a hot meal, and an opportunity to pick out some warm clothes, get their phones charged, use the organization’s address to get mail and attend an outdoor worship service. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> The business major had taken a nap during worship service. He wasn’t concerned about the future, but was he worried about sleeping outside? To him it was an extended camping trip, which even some rich people prefer. If they are murdered there would be a big write up in the paper. What about the poor people? “Oh yeh they get killed too, but there will just be a small blurb written about them,” he explained. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> While we were talking another man told his friend that all their stuff had been stolen. In spite of the risks, some like their freedom loving, adventurous life style; others just need a helping hand until they can get back on their feet. They are worth it all. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A cocky young guy got out of his fancy car at his favorite bar when he saw Moe’s Uncle Stu standing by a puddle of water with a fishing pool. “What you doing ol’timer?”he asked. “I’m fishing,” replied Uncle Stu. The young man felt sorry for the ‘old fool’ and said, “Come on in, I’ll buy you a drink.” As they sat at the bar drinking a beer, he couldn’t resist asking Uncle Stu how many fish he had caught. Stu quietly replied, “You are the sixth one tonight.” </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Bobby Rose shot this 20" wide - 8 pointer in Rosharon, on November 30, 2014. Bobby owns Champion Foundation Repair.</span><br />
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<b style="font-size: x-large;"><b>ARCOLA POLICE CHIEF</b></b></div>
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The new police chief, Fred Bell, wants citizens to know of three ways to contact the police. 1. Call 911 – If it is an emergency and you need an officer to respond immediately, or If you see a crime occur and want to report it when it happens. 2. Call 281 341-4665, a non-emergency number for the Fort Bend Sheriff’s Office, Dispatch center, if you want to speak to an officer regarding a police matter and crimes that are not in progress, and non-emergencies. 3. Call 281 431-5205. This is the Arcola PD main line. Call if you need general information (ex: general questions, pick up report information, accident information, comments or concerns regarding the police department). This number may not be answered when you call if the officers are out of the office. You can leave a message and when the officer returns to the office, the messages will be checked. DO NOT call this number if it is an emergency!!DO NOT call this number if you want to speak with an officer immediately or if you want one to respond in a short time.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Teach children the Bible</b> and you might hear something like what five-year-old Journey Rose said, “Mom, remember, when you have a bad attitude, you don't shine bright. Say this verse with me...Let your light so shine before men...." </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br />You think you know me<br />My every care<br />How I should feel<br />As if you were there<br />How I wish I knew<br />That part of me<br />You think you know<br />‘tis not to be <br />by Shirley Munke<br /><br /><b>Daring to Change</b><br />A Recovery Support Group<br />Meets 2nd and 4th Monday at 7:00 p.m. Abiding Faith UMC<br />14300 Almeda School Road<br />Recovery can and does happen!<br /><br /><b> Vinson Library </b><br />3810 W. Fuqua 832 393 2120 closed Sun. & Mon. <br />Multi-center open Mon. thru Fri. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Sienna Branch Library </b><br />8411 Sienna Spring Blvd 281-238-2900 FAFSA: Financial Aid for College,” on Sat., Jan.10th, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the first step toward receiving federal or state financial aid for college. <br /><br /> Worksheets can be downloaded from FAFSA’s webpage, http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. The actual application form may be completed online and submitted electronically, or submitted by mail. <br />Call 281-238-2952 to register for computer classes held at 10am on Jan. 6th, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th 21st, 22nd, 27th & 28th <br />(www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), <br />Microsoft Excel for Spanish-Speaking Adults, Jan. 29th ,10am <br /><br /><br /><b>TOM MAPLES</b> 1995-2014 <br />Tom passed away Nov. 30, 2014. As long as he was able Tom served many hours in the Almeda U. Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Shirley, three sons and numerous people who appreciated his ardent service. <br />His burial was at Veterans Memorial Cemetery. <br /><b><br />Sue Irvin Mize</b>, 89, Services, were held Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at the Wallis United Methodist Church, in Wallis, Texas <br />See more at: http://www.legacy. <br /><br /><b>Betty Ruth Wetherill Husser</b> 78 passed away December 11, 2014 in boulder, CO. Betty graduated from San Jacinto High School in 1955. Preceded in death by her brother Tommy Wetherill and grand daughter Crystal Lehew, Betty is survived by two sons: Tommy and Richard and one grandson. </span><br />
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Surrounded on three sides by new expensive homes on Oilfield Road, the little church is hanging on. In 1869 the owners of the Dew Plantation gave two acres of land to their former slaves for a church and school. The location reportedly changed several times until 1935 when George Dew gave a deed for two acres at 6715 Oilfield Road DeWalt, a town absorbed by Missouri City.</div>
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In 2006, arsonist set fire to the church. For a time they met on the front porch as the rear of the sanctuary was badly damaged and the fellowship hall destroyed. They meet inside now using a generator and portable restrooms. The church is allowed to keep the land as long as they continue their services. Recently other church members, who remember how their grandparents attended school in the little building have come along to help the eight elderly faithful members.</div>
<br /><span style="font-size: large;"> Pastor David Fisher would love to see visitors and new members. Call him at 713 738 1808 or Sec. Rosa Graves at 281 431 2648. </span><br /><b style="font-size: x-large;"><br />FIRST AID FOR BURNS</b><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Run cool water for five minutes on burns that don’t require immediate doctor’s attention such as third degree burns. Egg whites on a raw wound could introduce salmonella. Read what Snopes has to say about not using remedies used in the past when nothing better was available. </span><br /><br /><br /><b style="font-size: x-large;">HIS STORY </b><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the Word was God. The Word was made flesh and lived among us and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father full of grace and truth. For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whoever believes on him shall not perish but have everlasting life. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> In him was life and the life was the light of men, but the darkness comprehended it not. He came to his own but they did not receive him. And being found in the appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death, even the death of the cross. Therefore God has given Him the name above every name that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. As many as receive him, He gives the right and power to become the children of God. At his death the veil that separated man from God was torn apart. John 1:1,14; John 3:16, John 1:4,5,11;Philippians 2:8,9,10,11; John 1:12; Matthew 27:51 </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /> <br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;">WATCHDOGS CONVERGE ON SCHOOL </span></b><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> The principal at Austin Parkway Elementary was delighted that a record number of Watch DOGS or Dads of Great Students turned out to provide positive male role models, demonstrate by their presence that education is important and provide extra sets of eyes and ears to enhance school security and reduce bullying. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> There are 4,049 schools in 46 states that have a WATCHDOG program. Dads and other father figures volunteer at least one day a year. A 51 minute training call prepares you for the job. Children whose fathers spend a day at the school feel very loved and special as their father reads to a class or helps kids board a bus. Go to www.fathers.com/watchdogs for more info. Check with your child’s school. </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">
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<b>Comment from blogspot:</b> History of Pierce Junction Oil Field Community: My grandmother is Florrie Mae Ammon Parrott - she ran the Gulf café around 1930-1936 or so. My grandfather Luther (Luke) Parrott was a roughneck. My dad (Howard Parrott) an elementary kid at the time repaired the workers shoes and would sew torn clothing when the workers would come in to eat meals. My dad eventually worked in the oil field after or just before WWII. Thanks for your info... Glenn </div>
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<b>Arcola Mayor</b> Maryetta Anderson was chosen as Civil Servant of Ft. Bend Co. for the Week of Nov. 1st in the Fort Bend Star. She is a true servant who doesn’t accept a paycheck.</div>
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Thieves have snatched purses from the elderly at the Valero gas station on Almeda Genoa. They got away in a golden gray SUV. </div>
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Create festive holiday invitations, cards, and much more, on Tue., Dec. 9, at 10 am. The class is free but reservations are required. To register, call or go online at the (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Calendar,” select “Sienna Branch,” and find the program. .</div>
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Winterfest activities Sat. Dec. 20. Activities start at 10:30 am, with a performance of The Winter Express, From 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, the Youth Services department will have “Make & Take Winter Crafts” for children of all ages. The day will culminate with a Winter Puppet Show & Sing– Along. </div>
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<b>MARY BUELL DEW</b>, 99, born April 25,1915 passed away October 15, 2014. Mary got a college degree, taught school and worked as a county extension agent. Survived by siblings Rose Andrews and Curtis Buell.</div>
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<b>JEAN INMON,</b> 73, of Peoria AZ passed away October 25,2014. Jean had a servant's heart. Those who knew her, loved her. She is survived by Richard Inmon, her husband of almost 54 years, two sons: Ricky and Jeff, 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.</div>
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She was known as Betsy by the many teens she taught at the Almeda Bible Church and later at Southway Community. Preceded in death by her son Cameron Saranthus, Betsy is survived by her husband Jesse Lynn Womack; siblings Madge Wienke and Don Modisette. </div>
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A calm woman and an expert seamstress, Margaret spent hours at her sewing machine providing articles of clothing for children as far away as Bulgaria. After raising her two daughters, she worked for Sugarland Baptist Church. The last year of her life was in answer to prayer. The doctor said he could do no more in Nov. 2013. Her daughter cried, “If only we could have one more Thanksgiving. One more Christmas.” Her son-in-law sat in the hospital with his Bible and felt led to pray for one more year. When he went into her room and touched Margaret’s arm, he knew that God had answered. Margaret lived one more year to the day. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Robert Keyworth, daughters Valerie/Steve Glasgow, Carrie/Matthew Meloy; grandc. Carter, Nathan, Ella and Mark.</div>
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Several automakers and the American Automobile Association (AAA) maintaining that E15 could damage fuel lines and void vehicle owners' warranties in many cars, particularly vehicles manufactured prior to 2012. </div>
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Rose Buell Andrews has lived 95 years in the Almeda area. Born on Anderson Road at a time when the oak trees at Yes Academy were no taller than she was, Rose could look see the trees on Alum Road. </div>
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She was one of four high school graduates in 1938 from Almeda High School. After Rose married Jim Andrews she moved west-about a mile west of South Post Oak. </div>
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Times were tough but she knew how to live without much money. Canning the vegetables they grew, even making catsup. Besides a half an acre of gladiolas, Rose raised orchids. A happy, creative, busy stay at home mom, Rose still keeps up with what goes on in the world. And tries to keep up with her 16 grandchildren, umpteen greats and over a dozen great greats. </div>
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Dr. Theresa Deisher, lead scientist and (SCPI) Sound Choice Pharmaceutical Institute founder, noted that “Not only are the human fetal contaminated vaccines associated with autistic disorder throughout the World but also with epidemic childhood leukemia and lymphomas.” </div>
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To get a copy of the 160 page book of the early years of the history of the Almeda area, with 19 photos send $14.50 to Our News P. O. Box 450336 Houston, TX 77245</div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Need a ride? UBER has arrived. The City of Houston has approved the UBER company to serve Houstonians. Passengers love it since it is much cheaper than a taxi. When they call UBER they can watch the route the driver takes on their cell phone so they know exactly when their ride will be there. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Ken Castaneda started driving for UBER six weeks ago and he loves it. He can work when he wants to. Recently, Ken won $100 for making the most trips. When he signs in, UBER will assign him a passenger within a few minutes. He has 15 seconds to accept the assignment or they will alert another driver who is also close by. UBER monitors the route the driver takes and so does the passenger. The passenger can also see the driver’s photo on the phone. They pay UBER online so Ken doesn't have to worry about getting robbed. UBER deducts 20% and sends him a check.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Ken loves talking to people, people from all over the world. Sometimes they ride up front with him or sit in the back. Each passenger grades the driver on a scale 1 to 5. An overall rating below a 4 causes, the driver to lose his job. Ken says they need more drivers. If you would like to get some tips call him at 713-412-9305. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Morrison feels a big accomplishment of his was setting up a program where he regularly meets with the people he serves at a time and place convenient for them. Once every quarter, he hosts a town hall meeting at Arcola, Fresno, Needville, Orchard, Kendleton, and Beasley. He also attends Commissioner’s Court every 1st, 2nd, and 4th Tuesday of the month at 1pm. The meetings are open to the public. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Morrison earned his bachelor’s degree from Baylor U. and graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1995. He and his wife Allyson, have lived in Ft. Bend Co. for 19 years where they are raising their five young children. They are active in Holy Rosary Catholic Church and many community activities. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> I sneaked a peek in the attic and there was a guitar. My brother and I had both asked for a guitar for Christmas. If I didn’t get it that meant my parents didn’t love me. I was all prepared to feel sorry for myself. With no musical ability, I soon lost interest, my brother inherited the guitar, and I had nothing. The point of this story? When we ask God for something, do we miss out on some good stuff because we don’t trust Him that He will give, or not give, what is always best for us? <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> Three year old Amy Carmichael heard about Matthew 7:7 “Ask and it shall be given you.” That night she asked God to give her blue eyes, but when she woke up her eyes were still brown. God didn’t answer her prayer but then she thought when Mama says “no” that is an answer. Later as a missionary in India she realized how fortunate she was to have brown eyes and was thankful God did not answer with a yes. When we add, “nevertheless not my will but thy will be done” to our request, it shows we trust Him regardless of the answer. God is good and wise. Why would we ever want our will if it is not his will?</span><span lang="en-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: large; text-align: justify;">Thieves are not breaking into our homes at night anymore. My husband is a heart transplant patient. He was due for an MRI test at Methodist Hospital. We left at 7:30am and came back home at 1pm. My husband went into the house to find our home had been vandalized. They broke in through the front window,</span><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: large; text-align: justify;"> the second time thieves came and helped themselves out to our belongings. The police said, “No fingerprints, can’t do nothing, sorry.”</span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Today we felt like going for a ride. I was checking all the houses in Meredith Manor, where we’ve lived for the past 41 years. All the houses have burglar bars. To me they looked like birdcages. I thought, “It’s the thieves that should be behind bars, not us.” People, it’s time to stand for what is right and fight for what is ours, because “united we stand, divided we fall.” Amen – Pray, pray, pray.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Most people don’t want to plan on the final trip for themselves or for the people they love. That is why we are easy prey for the funeral home industry. Learn a few facts before you need them: When you first call a funeral home to pick up the body, get right then, what they charge for that service and what they charge for embalming, so they can’t increase the price or make an additional charge if you decide to go with a different funeral home. Check with three funeral homes before deciding. Your best prices will be with independent homes that are not part of a big corporation. Funeral homes are required to give you a general price list, for you to keep, listing 16 specific items and services, before you make the arraignments. The less you tell the funeral director the better off you are. Tell them how wonderful the person was, how much you love them and the price starts going up. Don’t tell them you intend to shop for a casket until you get the total bill in writing (with their casket price), then its ok to let them know you will supply your own. This is the only true way to realize your savings. If they change any initial prices, then call the FTC, because that is highly illegal! Federal Trade Commission: 877-382-4357.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">The law requires the funeral home to accept caskets bought elsewhere without additional charge. If you buy a casket direct, find out if the company charges to deliver. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> If your loved one is still alive, the funeral home knows you have time to shop around and will give you their best price. </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> This information came from Sidney Webb and his website. He and his family started Webb Caskets after the sudden death of their father. They found out how some funeral homes take advantage of people. When we are rushed and emotional we are not apt to be concerned about a few thousand dollars </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-style: italic;">until later</span><span lang="en-US">. For more info go to sidneywebb@sbcglobal.net, or call him at 713-834-2453. </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Former students of San Jacinto High School toured their old alma mater on Sept. 6th to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the school built in 1914. At first a Jr. High, it became a high school in 1923 where most students from Almeda and Fresno got their final years of schooling. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> They attended classes with students like Glenn McCarthy, remember the famous hotel he built?, Walter Cronkite, actress Gale Storm, Howard Hughes Jr., Kathy Whitmire, Yolanda Flores, A. J. Foyt, and Denton Cooley.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Dr. Cooley, who graduated in 1937, gave a speech to the alumni and guests. Although 94 years old, he was not the oldest person attending as a 1933 graduate was there. The last class to graduate was in 1970. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Some of the former students from Almeda to attend were Dorothy Pyburn Chesser, Kay Thorp Mizell, Caroleen Dozier Bashara, Judith Scott Navarro, Ruth Risenger Duff, Patti Sue Roco Parker, Emma Jean Ray Boger, Earnest/Nancy Bastian, Gene Scott ( Judith's brother), John Breckenridge, and Howard Bruce the former minister of Almeda U. M. Church. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> HCC did a $60 million renovation leaving the outside of the school, the auditorium and gym looking the same, but larger class rooms, tables instead of desks, smart boards instead of black boards, computers, a modern gym and seating area's all over in little nooks in every hallway, instead of lockers. The alumni are asking for donations to landscape the front area of the school which is on the National Registry of Historic Places. You can buy a brick for $250 or a bench for $500 and help make San Jac a Houston showplace at 1300 Holman, </span><span lang="en-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Fort Bend County is the fastest growing and most diverse county in the country. A population of 652,365 is expected to increase to 780,000 in the next five years and by 2040 to 1.1 million. Toll Brothers, a luxury home builder, plans to build 6,500 homes in the next 15 to 20 years on 3,700 acres just south of Siena Plantation. The outlet for those homes will not be onto 521 which is already crowded, although according to Fort Bend County Commissioner Pct. 1, Richard Morris, plans have been approved to widen 521 from Hwy. 6 to FM 2234. Estimated completion date is three years. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> <o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;">RETIRED ROCKET </span><span style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;">SCIENTIST TO SHARE MEMORIES OF APOLLO LAUNCHES</span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> NASA launched Apollo 11 to the moon 45 years ago. What exactly did it take to accomplish this successful, history-making mission? Hear a behind-the-scenes account from one of the NASA scientists who helped make that dream a reality.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> In the program “Have Rocket, Will Travel” retired NASA physicist Don Cooper will share his experiences creating the technology that helped launch Apollo 11 in 1969, and bring the Apollo 13 crew home safely in 1970. Cooper will also discuss the history of U.S. rockets, and his role in designing the Saturn V ascent guidance and trans-lunar targeting equations that would help make space travel possible.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> “Students do not know much about Apollo since it all happened before they were born,” says Cooper. “My objective is to show them how it happened, emphasize that education is essential, and show how math and physics solve real-world problems.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> The program is free and open to the public. For </span><span lang="en-US">more information, call the branch library at 281-238-2900 </span><span lang="en-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Terry James will be missed. Terry was often seen riding a bicycle in the heart of Almeda endearing himself to many people with a wide sweep of his arm and slight bow as he graciously opened the door to Kountry Kubbard. He was quite often rewarded with a Dr. Pepper. Friends and strangers alike would buy him Dr. Peppers until his brother put out the word that they didn’t have room in the frig for food because it was filled with Dr. Peppers. The empty cans and any he could find were recycled. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Terry used his arms and hands to speak to people using sign language anybody could understand. Although once as a boy, his father was yelling at him. Terry ran and got a piece of paper and wrote. “You know I am deaf.” He passed away at the age of 49, leaving his brother, Mark James, and many people who loved him. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Moe saw an ad that said waking up as you float down a river is a deal you can’t afford to miss, only $100. Moe went to the travel agent’s office. After he counted out $100, a man came up behind him and knocked him out. When Moe woke up he was in a barrel floating down the Brazos River. A few minutes he saw another man in a barrel. The man yelled, “Hey do they serve lunch on this cruise?” “I doubt it,” replied Moe. “They didn’t do it last year.” <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">A hi-rise construction worker unhooked his safety belt so he could reach a board. He lost his grip and fell 110 feet face down in a pile of dirt. When the paramedics arrived he was still breathing. They put him on a stretcher. With great difficulty and fear, he whispered, “Don’t drop me.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">Fresno Water Board </span><span lang="en-US">will meet October 16th at the Mustang Community Center at 6pm. Rosa Medina has been appointed as vice president. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> FBC Commissioner Morrison, Precinct 1, will host a Town Hall Meeting in Arcola on Oct. 9th at Arcola City Hall at 13222 Hwy 6 start at 6:30 P.M. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US">Just 6 percent of the likely voters think Congress is doing a good job and 65% say they are doing a poor job. Only 25 percent of voters think their own member of Congress deserves re-election. So why do the same people get back in office? Here is a test: Who is your representative? Who are your senators? Are they Democrat or Republican? See answers in middle of page 4.</span><span lang="en-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;">100,000 CHILDREN<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> </span><span lang="en-US">Sex trafficking in the United States uses 100,000 children. The average age of children drawn in is 12 to 14 years old. Houston is a major sex trafficking city. A documentary, In Plain Sight is available on DVD with stories of abolitionist fighting against sex trafficking and of women and children who are forced, coerced, or deceived into the commercial sex trade each year. Be informed. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US">Look for In Plain Sight at stores or type Documentary In Plain Sight on sex trafficking for a</span><span lang="en-US"> </span><span lang="en-US">web site that has a trailer of the video.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US">Four locations in Texas, free to attend, invite a friend and join us! Visit our website at http://www.redeemedministries.com/spotlights/plain-sight-premiere/ for location information.</span><span lang="en-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">HAPPY 91ST BIRTHDAY THERESA BAILEY </span><span lang="en-US">sitting <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Theresa still does her own cooking and makes sure everything is rolling along properly at Bailey’s House of Guns which she and her late husband, Bill, established in 1954. She knows how to handle a gun and has bagged her fair share of wild game.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> She and Bill came to Almeda in 1950 and raised two sons, Butch and Bernard. Theresa is one of the original members of the Friends of the Almeda Cemetery. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">Friends of Sienna Branch Library </span><span lang="en-US"><span dir="ltr"></span>8411 Sienna Springs, Missouri City. </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">Quarterly Book Sale, </span><span lang="en-US">October 16-18, All mystery and suspense novels will be two for the price of one. In addition, thousands of other gently used adult and children’s books as well as CDs, DVDs, and videos will be available for purchase. Sale hours are: Thursday, October 16, 6-8 p.m., Friday, October 17, 10:00 a.m.- 4 p.m., and Saturday, October 18, 10:00 a.m.-2 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> In 1973, there were approximately 13,000 children, ages 5 to 17, being homeschooled in the United States. But according to the National Center for Education Statistics, as of the 2011-2012 school year, that number has grown to almost 1.8 million or approximately 3.4 percent of the school age population. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">ROBERT BROWN </span><span lang="en-US">passed away recently. He had moved to New Castle, PA in 1999 but he kept up with Almeda’s news every month.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> “Yes”, she replied. “Pray. Pray that… I don’t lose my faith.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Her faith was more important to her than regaining her strength, relief of pain, or life itself. But oh how easy for doubts to creep in when we are weak and hurting. Does God really care? Why doesn’t He help me? Is He really in control? Does He really exist? The doubts are like evening wolves hungry to devour and destroy, attacking when we are weak. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Have you, like me, wondered how Christians under persecutions would give up their homes and even their lives rather than deny their faith? Perhaps they realize there is nothing on this earth worth hanging onto without faith. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> Faith is just believing what God says is true. Without faith it is impossible to please God. </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-style: italic;">Hebrews 11:6</span><span lang="en-US"> Faith is one of the fruits or the evidences of the Holy Spirit as also love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, goodness, meekness, temperance. </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-style: italic;">Galatians 5:22. </span><span lang="en-US">We are kept by the power of God through faith...</span><span lang="en-US" style="font-style: italic;">I Peter 1:5 </span><span lang="en-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;">BBQ & GUN RAFFLE FUNDRAISER Saturday September 13th<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Serving begins at 11 am. Raffle at 1pm.Call 281 431 2451 for details on raffle items. All proceeds go towards the purchase of LIFESAVING equipment.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;">FIVE TO SIX HUNDRED POUNDS OF HONEY AND A MILLION BEES<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span lang="en-US">The crew of the Gotcha Pest Control, working with the District K city council office, cleaned out the former Almeda Plaza clubhouse which was a haven for the bees.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Behind the Glen Iris subdivision, 65 homes were built, thanks to a donation of land and “Oprah’s angel Network”, Habitat for Humanity for people left homeless because of the 2005 Katrina hurricane. In August 2014 a community center was completed for the residents. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;">Houston Libraries and Park Facilities Will Become Smoke Free September 2nd<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">We want the residents of our city to think of each library location as a safe, healthy, family-friendly and welcoming environment. These "No Smoking Zones" will help us meet this goal," states Dr. Rhea Brown Lawson, Houston Public Library Director.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Cuevas wife, his Reagan High School sweetheart, teaches pre-k and cares for their two daughters. Like her husband she is a U. of H. graduate. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Cuevas taught a bilingual class for grades 1st-4th for ten years, then for two years, he was the 6th grade assistant principal at Hartman Middle School before coming to Almeda. “I am excited,” he says, about the opportunities we have here to improve.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> ‘A new beginning’ is the new Almeda school motto for Mr. Cuevas, Almeda’s 45 classroom teachers, and over 800 students. Cuevas agrees with what the principal at Hartman taught him, “I don’t have the power to change the world, but I have the power to change my school by providing effective leadership.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> On September 9th and 16th meetings will be held at Arcola City Hall for a budget hearing and a proposed tax rate. </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">Now</span><span lang="en-US"> is the time to let your city council members know your concerns, not after they pass the budget and a new tax rate. Attend the hearings on the 9th and 16th.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> On September 29th Mayor Anderson will present the State of Arcola to the Sugarland Chamber of Commerce and let business companies know that Arcola can provide a good place to start a business.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> You can meet Karen Mendoza at the Mustang Community Center park 4521 Hwy. 521, on Sat. Sept 20th. She is running for Justice of Peace in Prec. 1 Place 2.</span><span lang="en-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Hiram Clarke PIP meets at 4363 West Fuqua 2nd Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">Richard Harry Martini </span><span lang="en-US"> February 11, 1925 August 1, 2014. A son of the German immigration into Texas, he left the farm life as a teenager to make his own way. He realized working for himself was the only way to accomplish what he wanted. His business began with a dump truck and long hours leading to numerous business concerns including the landfill off of Hooper Road. Three generations were involved in his life's work. Predeceased by his wife, Bette, and five of his six siblings, he is survived by a daughter Nancy/Bob Cowan; son, Richard A./Lauren Martini; 4 grandchildren and 2 greats.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Charles grew up in the Almeda area and was baptized at Almeda Baptist Church. A bat boy for the Houston Astros, he graduated from Madison High School where his primary interest was in FFA. Charles was also a Master Mason of the 32nd Degree, serving in the Bellaire Masonic Lodge. Preceded in death by his mother, Maxie Charlene Harrison, he is survived by his father, Gene G. Harrison, his wife, Linda Harrison of Katy, daughters: Trina Argo and Darlene "DD" Stordal; sisters: Pamela Harrison/Micheal Collum and Terry/David Nixon; numerous grandchildren, and a nephew. Please make any donations to Shriners Hospital Houston. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">Beverly Jean Strauss </span><span lang="en-US">died peacefully at home August 10, 2014. A past president of a senior women’s group at Almeda U. Methodist. She is survived by sons Robert and Tom; grandchildren Rachel, Reed, Jill, Chris, Strauss, Damion; greats Rosie and Sean. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;">Jay Donald Monrad 1929 to August 2014<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Jay grew up on a dairy. The dairy pasture later became Monrad street. For many years, he and his wife traveled the U. S singing gospel songs. Predeceased by his parents Charlie/Audree, a daughter, Donna Jean, and a sister, Louise, Jay is survived by his wife, Opal; sister, Caroline Mayfield, and four children. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Born October 20, 1933, Elisabeth awoke from a coma, turned to her husband of 61 years and said, “I love you” with her last breathe August 17, 2014.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">One of Almeda’s brightest students, Elisabeth attended Rice College (University now). She is survived by her husband, Gary, and three daughters.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">AURORA VELA RIVERA </span><span lang="en-US">January 7, 1941-August 15, 2014. The ninth of 12 children, Aurora learned to work hard as her father was a sharecropper. In 1984, she married Braulio Rivera. They lived behind Pyburn’s Grocery where she worked in the meat department for 20 years. Predeceased by eight of her siblings, she is survived by her husband, Braulio Rivera, children: Samuel/Elizabeth Mata Jr., Sylvia Mata, Joel/Velma Mata, Susanna Mata; twelve grandchildren and nineteen greats. She kept her faith. </span><span lang="en-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Money runs out before the bills get paid, you got a cranky spouse, you have poor health and the Bible says BE CONTENT. Is that possible? It is if you take in consideration the rest of that verse which says, “for I will never leave you nor forsake you.” When we consider that Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd, is with us, the importance of everything else fades by comparison. If we are discontented, griping and complaining, it is like saying, God, you, and all you do for me is not enough. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> The DJSI is a means of establishing benchmarks for companies by which they could track and compare their social environmental and economic performance toward a more responsible business model, using sustainability endeavors to create more value with fewer resources which include people, as well as natural resources. Among goals was the reduction of the plant’s carbon footprint by 25-30% by 2020. Boilers that have been in the plant since the 50’s were modified. A heat recovery process is used to collect condensate and return it to the process, a project that yielded 30% in savings.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Pick up a copy of the history of the area of Almeda at Debbie’s Barber Shop (next to Parker’s Hardware) in the 14000 block of Almeda Road for $12 or have a copy mailed to you for $14.50. Send a check to Our News <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">TWENTY YEARS</span><span lang="en-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> </span><span lang="en-US">“Here is $100. When it is gone you forget about this idea of having a newspaper,” Cotton Andrews said. That $100 dwindled but this issue completes 20 years of Our News coming your way. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> In that first issue of September 1994, typed on a typewriter, the news was about Pastor Cannon at Almeda Baptist, Ann Harvey the principal at Almeda School, George Bush running for governor against Ann Richards and Debbie Johnson who had just completed 16 years of cutting hair in Almeda. Make that 36 years now. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;">RIGHT HERE IN ALMEDA<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> </span><span lang="en-US">Parker’s Hardware has been in business as a hardware store since the 40’s and I just found out after driving all the way to Hwy. 35 that Parker’s sells glass. Wish I had known before I drove 30 miles. Jason, who works at Parker’s says, “We give good customer service too.</span><span lang="en-US">”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;">ALMEDA’S FIRST POST OFFICE BUILDING <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> </span><span lang="en-US">Rosa Chapman stands in the doorway of the post office in 1935. The mail was delivered by a Greyhound bus, although in earlier years by train. The two-story house in back belonged to Mr. Fordyce who had also served as postmaster when the office was inside his store. Both buildings were located between what is now Pyburn’s and Kountry Kubbard. Between 1893 to 1959 the “office” was in several locations. After Houston annexed most of the area that was considered to be Almeda, the post office was moved inside the Houston city limits in ‘59, taking the town of Almeda off the map.</span><span lang="en-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;">NEW PRINCIPAL AT ALMEDA SCHOOL<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> </span><span lang="en-US">Edward Cuevas will be the new principal starting the school year at Almeda Elementary. Max Pope left for health reasons to return to South Carolina.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;">FROM ARCOLA MAYOR ANDERSON<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span lang="en-US">I thank all the people who voted for me and I’ll be working to resolve their issues. I heard their concerns. To those who didn’t vote for me, I hope to win their confidence. If they have any questions I have an open door policy. Call and I’ll set up a time to meet.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Arcola will be getting a new city manager and police chief. Rene Silva is serving as the interim police chief. Silva has about 14 years experience in police work and has been a full time officer in Arcola since January. Currently Arcola has five full time officers, one part time and one reserve officer. The City of Arcola is participating in the Fort Bend County Department of Social Services WALK WITH PRIDE SHOE PROGRAM. Applications are available at Arcola City Hall; 13222 Highway 6; Arcola, Texas 77583. Please turn in your name and telephone number to the staff in the front office. Application deadline is August 1, 2014. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> </span><span lang="en-US">Fresno property owners are paying 10 cents per 100 valuation to the water board. 75% of the tax has gone to pay off debt and 25% is used for expansion. The water board recently voted to reduce the debt payment to 50% and use 50% for expansion. The proposal will be on the ballot in November for the public to approve or reject.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">The debt has been reduced and the fees for water cover all the cost to maintain the system. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> A past operator put in some plastic lines to the meters. They will be corrected with copper lines as required. The next water board meeting will be held at the Fresno First Baptist Church next to Mustang Park on Aug. 21st at 6pm. The community center is being remodeled.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;">PROTECT US FROM CONSUMER PROTECTION<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span lang="en-US">The Consumer Financial Protection bureau Agency is renovating their headquarters, which they </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-style: italic;">rent. </span><span lang="en-US">The</span><span lang="en-US" style="font-style: italic;"> </span><span lang="en-US">estimated cost is $215 million to build a four story high glass staircase, a two story waterfall and a few other amenities like a sunken garden. If you get a chance to go to Washington DC, be sure and tell them you appreciate how they protect your of tax dollars.</span><span lang="en-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">A bus will arrive at 7:30 am and return 7:30pm at the Mustang Center in Fresno for anyone over 21 years old for a $20 roundtrip to Coushatta on August 23rd. Must pay by Aug. 9th at Arcola City Hall. Call Doris Swetman at 832 641 1280.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;">Chevron Station on Anderson <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Manager Mike hopes to open August 1st with a grand opening soon to follow. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Algerian;">Almeda moe</span><span lang="en-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Moe had a flat tire. He jacked up the car but when he bent down to take off the nuts he noticed something under the car so he crawled under the car to see what it was. His foot accidently knocked the jack over and the car fell on him. Moe was rushed to the hospital. “Thank goodness I just got insurance,” thought Moe. But then he got a notice from the insurance company that said, “Anybody who did what you did would have to be a moron. We consider that a pre-existing condition. Your policy does not cover pre-existing conditions.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Look for a City of Houston program called Second Chance designed to put people to work, who can’t get a job because of a prison record. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">CEF is now in 188 countries reaching over 15,612,330 children around the world. CEF trains Christians how to reach children by conducting Good News Clubs in homes, apartments and schools. Training is also great for parents and Sunday School teachers. A training class starts August 9th from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm at the Abiding Faith Methodist Church at 14300 Almeda School Road. The class is free and lunch will be provided but call Mary Walker at 281 235 2423 so she will know how many to prepare for.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;">HELP SAVE A LIFE<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US">Pregnant woman in need of help can call 800 974 3622 or go online to help@pregnancyhelpcenter.org The center is located at 327 Garland Drive in Lake Jackson. If you shop at Kroger’s, you can help by enrolling in Kroger’s Community Reward and designate the Pregnancy Help Center of Brazosport.</span><span lang="en-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">MIKE RODRIGUEZ JR</span><span lang="en-US">. passed away July 3, 2014. He had served as an Arcola Police Officer for 18 years.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">TOM TUFFLY</span><span lang="en-US"> passed away July 6, 2014. Tom served many years as a member of Arcola city council before and after he was elected mayor in May of 2006. Preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Frances, in June 6, 2012, he is survived by one son, Herbert Mckinzie and six grandchildren. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">July 19, 1931—July 16, 2014<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Shirley grew up in Almeda. She never had many luxuries, but a good woman blessed with a good husband and five fine children. Preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Wendt, a sister, Doris, and a brother, Buddy Rumfola, Shirley is survived by Elmer Jr./Nita, Robert, Joe/Gail, William/Sandy, Dianna/Brian Brantley; sister, Barbara; brother, Donald; 15 grandchildren, numerous greats, and great, great grandchildren. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">JOHN WILSON BORDEN JR.</span><span lang="en-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-size: large;">Born August 27, 1942, John went to be with his Lord and Savior July 21, 2014. He was medically retired from the United States Navy in 1962, then worked for Western Electric / Southwestern Bell for 35 years, retiring in 1997. He was a Charter Member and Chairman of the Deacons at First Baptist Church Fresno. John was instrumental in forming the Fresh Water Supply District No. 1, serving as it's president for 14 years. He is an Endowed Member and Master Mason in the Grand Lodge of Texas affiliated with Lodge Number 1295. Preceded in death by his daughter Beverly Bryant and granddaughter Natalie Davis, John is survived by his wife of 51 years, Carol Ann Borden, Sister, Bobbie Hatcher, Sons: John/Cyndi, Stephen/Vige; daughter, Jeannie Lea Neal, 10 grandchildren and 3 greats. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Food and Clothing Pantry at First Baptist Church Fresno, 4501 F.M. 521, Fresno, Texas 77545. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> </span><span lang="en-US">What right do you have to come before the Creator of the universe and ask for anything? One prayer Jesus approved of was, “God be merciful to me a sinner,” Luke 18:13.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Jesus gave instructions to his disciples to pray “Our Father, who art in heaven…”Matthew 6:9. Have you ever thought about the privilege we have to call the all powerful, all knowing Creator, our Father? That right comes to us by way of the cross. When we believe in Jesus, and receive Him into our lives, he gives us the power or right to become the children of God...John 1:12. As a child of God, we have been invited to approach Our Father who dearly loves His children with our request in the name of Jesus. That name is like a key that unlocks the door to heaven. It doesn’t mean to just say, “in Jesus name” at the tail end of a prayer. It means to pray according to His character, according to His will trusting that an all wise and all good God will give us the best answer to our request even if the best answer in light of eternity might be no.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> From the foot of the cross we can legally pray because it was there we are forgiven and cleaned from our sins. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: bold; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;">Almeda UMC will become the Abiding Faith UMC on May 31st under the leadership of Pastor Deborah Vaughn <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;"> A community gathering will be held from noon to three on Sat. May 31st. Church service will be at 10 am June 1st. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;"> The Almeda UMC congregation voted to have their facility at 14300 Almeda School Road become a legacy church and resolved to pass along all their assets to Abiding Faith UMC. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;"> Pastor Deborah, called PD by her congregation, started Abiding Faith UMC in 2009 with the help of her husband and 15 members from their home church of St. John’s UMC Downtown. They began meeting at St. Matthews on North Shepherd. Even though some of the members will have to travel a distance, they were delighted to accept the opportunity that Almeda UMC presented.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;"> Before Deborah became Mrs. Alfred Vaughn, 18 years ago, she was a very active member at Brentwood Baptist Church. Alfred was a member of St. John’s, so she joined his church when they got married. It was at St. John’s she was called into ministry. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;"> She had already ministered as a volunteer working with boys and girls at the Harris County Youth Village, The Detention Center, and the Richmond and Rosenberg facility for youth with problems.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;"> At that time she was also working at the Harris Co. Engineering Dept. Deborah had left her home town of St. Louis, MO. Where she had earned a BS in Civil Engineering and an MS in Engineer Management. She is the only one of her family to leave St. Louis.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;"> In Houston, Deborah earned a Master of Divinity Degree in seven years while working full time. She finished a 25 year career at Harris Co. retiring as the Director of Architecture and Engineering, and stepped right into the job of pastor. She is an Ordained Elder in The United Methodist Church. As a pastor she says, “We look forward to serving our new community”. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;"> According to James Wark, a member of the Arcola Zoning and Planning Committee, approval has been given to Houston Southwest Airport to build a hanger east of the airport on the 42.7 acres between the airport and the railroad track running alongside of Hwy 521. President of Tejas Avco Inc. , James Griffith, will be the owner. Plans are for several more hangers in the future. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;"> Rodrigo Carreon won a seat on the water board with 46 votes as did Paul Hamilton with 37. Rosa Linda Medina lost her spot with 35 votes. According to Carreon there are about 2,000 residents eligible to vote. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;"> In May of 1993, Patsy and Charlie Guthrie rented the local beer joint from Posy Bowers. Within a few weeks, Diane Dishaw came to work for them and will remain until the day P&C closes June 1, 2014.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;"> In July of 2000, Patsy’s husband, Charlie, died and a few months later Ms. Posy passed away. That’s when Patsy took the opportunity to purchase the property. “People don’t realize how good and faithful the customers I’ve had really are,” says Patsy. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;"> In the past 21 years there has been </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">four minor fights and only two hot checks. About 40 customers had charge accounts which were all paid up. Some people refer to P&C as the Old Age Home as many of her customers are retired. Every Wednesday was Old Timers Day.</span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;"> Her customers are bemoaning the fact they won’t have a safe, comfortable place to meet with their friends. It is sad, even if you are a teetotaler, to see a place, that served many people in a better way than the majority of beer joints, no longer be a part of the community. No chance of turning back as the property has been sold to investors who have not decided what they will build. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;"> Before Patsy and Charlie started P&C, she was the supervisor of records for 18 years at the Bank of Almeda.</span><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: bold; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;"> </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;"> She has known and is known by many of Almeda’s residents. For those who want a memento, Patsy will have an auction before the new owners bulldoze the building. Watch for the date on a sign in front of P&C. </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: bold; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;">Thanks to Dr. Lazarus Chavarria, Johnny Johnson, Success Aviation, Taco Regio Meat Market and Sargent Ray Hinojosa for making National Prayer Day possible for Arcola, Texas. Special thanks to Pastor Freddy Lopez from Quality Life Ministries and all who came out to the tent to pray for our nation and our leaders in office. May every knee bow before our Lord.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;">Billy Keyworth wouldn’t think of bragging but he is a little proud of making his ninth hole in one on a Rockport, TX golf course. He used a 13 wood on Hole # 12 and says he had two witnesses. Quite an accomplishment since he is 83 and never played until after he retired, except for miniature golf. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;">The Water Board will meet Thursday, June 19th 6pm at Mustang Park.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;">Moe and Fresno Joe went camping. The first night they slept soundly until Moe woke up. He roused Joe and asked what he saw. Joe said, “I see a zillion stars.” “And what does that tell you?” Moe asked. “It tells me astronomically there are millions of galaxies. Horologic ally, I figure it is 3:15 am. Theologically, I can see that God is all powerful and we are small and insignificant. Meteorologically, I’d say tomorrow will be a beautiful day. What does it tell you,” asked Joe. Moe was quiet for a few minutes. Then he said, “It tells me our tent is gone.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;">Blair, a 17-year-old high school senior just won the West Virginia Republican primary for state representative. First she took a survey of 140 people in her district, then she wrote by hand 800 letters explaining her position. If she wins in November, she will be the youngest state representative in history.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;">PIP meets at 7pm, the 2nd Monday </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: bold; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: bold; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;">June 10th—13th at Abiding Missionary Baptist Church 6 to 8:15 pm. 14145 Bridgeport Rd.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: bold; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;">LOVIE LEA MAPLES, 95 </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;">Lovie went to work at the age of 14 after her father died. She also worked as a hospital nurse until Medicare required all nurses to be degreed, and then worked for a private doctor. A faithful member of church, she attended Almeda UMC with her son, Tom. She loved playing dominoes and Wa-Hoo with her family. Preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Floyd T. Maples, and granddaughter Dana Maples, Lovie is survived by her sister, Julia Johnson, sons Thomas/Shirley Maples, and Calvin/Donna Maples; five grandsons and seven greats.</span><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: bold; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: bold; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;">FRANCES WOODRUFF 82 </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;">April 23, 1932 -May 10, 2014<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;">Frances and her husband Fred raised their children near Almeda School. Frances was a stay at home mom and very active in church and community affairs for over 50 years. She took care of the records for the Almeda Cemetery committee, attended the Baptist, Methodist and Southway church meetings for seniors, and served anyway she could at her own church Southway Community. She was always helping friends except when playing a game of Skip-Bo—which she usually won. Preceded in death by her husband of forty six years, Fred Woodruff, she is survived by her sister, Margaret Taylor; children John/Dorothy Woodruff, Karen Reiland and Paula Keeth; three granddaughters: Kristi, Jessie, Kayleigh and one great. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;"> Mona was at her home, when she passed away, surrounded by her husband, Joseph, and their children. Memorial services will be at New Shores Baptist Church in Sweeny, Texas Thursday May 29th at 10 am. Visitation 9am 10am. </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold; language: en-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;"> Once inside you would never recognize that the building at 3100 West Fuqua was once the Vinson Library. It is now the headquarters of the National Association of Minority Mineral Owners which is a non-profit 501c organization. They help minority land owners get fair payment for their mineral rights and they also mentor high school and college students who are interested in working with minerals. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;"> Besides being a non-profit organization, they are also the proprietors of Ommi Pipe Solutions. As a Houston based 100% minority business and a member of the Greater Houston Partnership, they handle much of the distribution of pipes used on city and county projects. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;"> Just prior to the big hurricane i bought & installed a 7 KW (kilowatt) generator plus a power transfer panel. This generator came with a very small valve kit to convert the unit from gasoline to LPG fuel so i had it converted. Next up i bought 2 LPG fuel tanks that i could man-handle by myself & transport in my own pickup truck.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;">The generator i bought has only one 220 volt outlet so i had it wired to the water well but with another switch to flip over to a 220 volt air conditioner. The electrical was done by a professional electrician. The fuel conversion kit was delegated to Small Engine<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;">Repairs here in Fresno, a lawnmower repair shop. After the installation everything worked perfectly but when the hurricane hit the unit refused to run. The unit had gotten water logged with water coming in the side vents. Once she was dried up she, (the generator) ran perfectly. I ran the generator intermittently to keep the refrigerator food viable, to run the water well for showers, & occasionally to cool the house down before going to bed. LPG fuel was available locally.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;"> Interestingly what definitely would not have worked was my side plan. I had five 5 gallon gasoline containers and bought five more as the hurricane was moving in. All 10 containers were filled with gasoline including both of my vehicles but since all of Houston & surrounding areas evacuated there was none to be found after the hurricane. Friends & friends of friends crawled out of the woodwork & begged me out of all my gasoline supplies. There was just enough to run the truck for a couple of weeks. Interestingly after the hurricane only 4 of the containers were returned and none with gasoline even when i complained! One of my 3 loaned out generators also did not return & and it was new! Dasterdly dasterds! So much for friends & funny plans, but i survived hurricane...what's her name. 1 - Before the hurricane hits, wrap the generator with a tarp & tie it tight as hurricane force winds are what cause the rain to be blown through the vents of the generator housing, soaking it's electronics to the bone. 2 - Do do #1 as trying to find a free mechanic after a devastating hurricane is next to impossible. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: bold; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;"> </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;">In front of Joe’s Transmission, the cars were zipping up and down Almeda Highway non-stop. Made me think how impossible it would be now for Rex Fordyce and his friends to play marbles in the middle of the road in front of his grandfather’s store/post office located a hair north of Kountry Kubbard. They use to play several hours before they would spot a car miles away. That all changed when Almeda Road was paved </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-style: italic; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;">with concrete </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;">in 1938. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;"> The grocery business also changed. Blue laws were in effect so you didn’t buy stuff on Sunday. Grandpa Fordyce took the law seriously, but one Sunday a lady was desperate for a loaf of bread as the visiting preacher had accepted an invitation to her home for dinner. She pleaded with Mr. Fordyce, He also was serious about honoring Sunday as the Lord’s Day. Finally, he conceded it would be ok for him to open the store and give her a loaf of bread but he would not accept money. She would just have to come back to pay him.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;"> Grandfather passed his strong convictions down to Rex’s dad, Orlando, who was a Gideon and passed thousands of New Testaments Bibles to children in the schools, in hospitals, and hotels and to servicemen. His wife Maud Mowery Fordyce was a Sunday School teacher and Child Evangelism Fellowship Good News Club teacher. Together, they worked with others to get a church established in Pierce Junction, which was truly a peaceful oil field town. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;"> In this picture of an oil derrick in Pierce Junction is Charlie Monrad, the fifth man from the left. Charlie came from Denmark, got a job working Gus Anderson’s farm, and fell in love with the prettiest girl in town, Audree Harris. He needed more money.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;"> The oil field paid better and eventually, he was able to have his own dairy farm right across from Andersons. Later, Charlie ran a street, (Monrad Drive) through the middle of his property and sold lots. One daughter, granddaughter and grandson still live on the old home place where he and Audree raised three children.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;"> Andy Johnson dug a pond on his eight acres of property after getting a permit from Wyoming state engineers. Since he and his wife dug it in a spot where, the two-foot-wide, six-inch-deep, Six Mile Creek ran, the EPA claimed his pond came under their Clean Water Act and he needs a permit from them. They have threatened him with a $75,000 a day fine which is the fine for emitting toxic hazards. “It’s not about the pond, it’s about national laws,’ says Johnson. He claims the EPA is using the Clean Water Act to regulate private landowners.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;"> Keeping the marriage together is a year round job. It might help to understand the Maker’s Instruction Manual before marriage. </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 8.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;">II Corinthians 7:14 </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;">says “Be not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: If you yoke an oxen and a horse together to pull a load, their shoulders will both get rubbed raw. While dating, your beliefs might not seem that important but when you need to work together to build a home and raise a family, you will find you are rubbing each other the wrong way. Picture a triangle with God at the top, a man at one corner on the bottom and a woman on the other. As they grow in grace and knowledge of God, they draw nearer to the top of the triangle </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-style: italic; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;">and </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;">to</span><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-style: italic; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;"> </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;">each other. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;"> Some believers don’t pay attention to God’s instructions. </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 8.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;">Ephesians 6:25 </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;">Men are to love their wives as Christ loved the church and gave himself for it. 6:28 So men ought to love their wives as their own bodies...6:33 and the wife reverence her husband. </span><span lang="en-US">I Peter 3:1-6 </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;">tells the wives to adorn themselves with a meek and </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-style: italic; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;">quiet</span><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;"> spirit and be in subjection to their own husbands. It does not say the husbands are to subject the woman, but the woman with the help of God, subjects herself to her husband and he dwells with her according to knowledge, giving honor to the wife as unto the weaker vessel as being heirs together of the grace of life. </span><span lang="en-US">I Peter 3:7 <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;">Fort Bend County Libraries invites the public to join in the “Big Library Read” eBook-reading program, a world-wide project encouraging communities to read the same eBook from June 3 through 18. The 2014 selection for the “Big Library Read” is A Pedigree to Die For, the first book in the Melanie Travis mystery series written by Laurien Berenson.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;">PRIMARY RUNOFF ELECTIONS MAY 26th</span><span style="font-size: small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;"> </span><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Not sure who to vote for in the Republican primary? The best and concise information I found was an email from the Peter Morrison report. Request it by email siskeyworth@att.net and I’ll email it to you.</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">When the Federal government posted their sign in Nevada, someone, who has read the Constitution, put their own sign up.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> I guess the Feds don’t think the Constitution is applicable on 70% of the public land in Nevada which is controlled by the Bureau of Land Management.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> Since the Federal government owns over 30% of United States, you would think that would be enough, but NO. The BLM now wants to grab 90,000 acres in Texas of </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-style: italic;">privately owned land</span><span lang="en-US"> along the Red River. Land which Texans have a legal deed and have paid property taxes on. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span lang="en-US">According to ACLU, a Constitution free zone around the United States "expands 100 miles (from the border) and includes 197 million people." These zones, where anything of yours can be searched for any reason without authorities having "cause," is an ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policy. Since Arcola, Fresno, Almeda, and Houston are within 100 miles of the coast that policy applies to us. You think it won’t affect you? Maybe not unless you do something that offends those in power or have something they want.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> That rancher in Nevada has caused us to consider the wisdom of government control especially when </span><span lang="en-US">we read that a Chinese owned energy giant, ENN Energy Group, wants to build a $5 billion solar farm and panel manufacturing plant. According to journalist Marcus Stern with Reuters, Senator Harry Reid and his oldest son, Rory, are involved in helping the energy giant use the land the rancher has used since 1870. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: justify;">BLM’s budget is 1.2 billion. They are asking for an increase of 32.6 million including 10.3 M. for land acquisition. More land –more employees. Instead of more how about selling a few of the 650 million acres the government owns and pay down the national debt instead of printing more money making it worth less, eventually worthless.</span><span style="text-align: justify;"> </span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: large;"> For 46 years the residents of Almeda met in the same building as the school. But when the Almeda Independent School District decided to disband and turn the building over to HISD, the citizens decided it was time to build a church. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: large;"> Mrs. C. W. Fellows told the Methodist District Superintendent that Methodist outnumbered other denominations. They sent out a student, Weldon Morton from Duke University, who walked from house to house or rather farm to farm and found enough interested to build the church, which cost $3,500. The first church service was Easter Sunday 1939.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: large;"> In 1955, the church had grown to the point where the congregation felt they could afford bigger and much nicer facilities. They moved from the small building at 14 Broadhurst to the corner of Almeda School Road and Fellows Road just across the street from Almeda School.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: large;"> Caroline Monrad Mayfield and Dorothy Bruns Roco are two of the first members still attending the church as well as Dorothy Pyburn Chesser who was christen in June of 1939. Judith, daughter of Barney Scott, was the first baby to be christened and the first member to be married in the new church.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> The Almeda UMC has discerned that the will of God is to pass the blessings and possessions it has gathered to a new or transforming faith community designated by the Texas Conference so that a viable faith community may continue in this place. As of May 31st, Almeda UMC will be replaced by Abiding Faith UMC. Read about the new pastor next month.</span><span lang="en-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;">ARCOLA CITY ELECTION SATURDAY MAY 10TH<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span lang="en-US">Mayor Evelyn Jones is facing a challenge from Mary Etta Anderson. James F. DeVoge and Florence R. Jackson are running against city council members Effie Jones and Florencia Martinez. Early voting starts April 28 –May 6th.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Election will also be held on the same dates for the Ft. Bend School Board and the Fresno Water Board.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Fire Chief, Chris Tormey, said the Fresno FD has a new fire truck purchased with a grant for $200,000 from the Texas Forest Service. Hopefully they won’t need to use it very often. Tormey also said to keep in mind the bridge across Cohn will be replaced with a concrete bridge, beginning on May1. Don’t see many wood bridges anymore.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span lang="en-US">What would you do if the electric power grid was disabled and the electricity was turned off through out Texas? Could you survive? How long? Three days? Three weeks or longer? What would you do? Please email any ideas you have on how you and your neighbors could survive? </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;">AT YOUR CHURCH FREE OF CHARGE<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">The Odds of Dying From: </span><span lang="en-US">Total from any cause 1 in 1.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Heart disease 1 in 7; Cancer 1 in 7;<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Chronic lower respiratory disease 1 in 28; <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US">Intentional self harm 1in 106; Motor vehicle incidents</span><span lang="en-US"> 1 in 108;<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Unintentional poisoning by and exposure to noxious substances 1 in 123;<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Falls 1 in 158; Assault by firearm 1 in 340; Car occupant 1 in 415;<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Pedestrian 1 in 749; Motorcycle rider 1 in 907; <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Accidental drowning 1 in 1,112; exposure to fire, or smoke 1 in 1,419;<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Excessive natural heat 1 in 11,111; Electric current, radiation, temperature and pressure 1in 12,146; Contact with sharp objects 1 in 32,322;<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> On Easter morning, Christians, through out the world, proclaimed that Jesus Christ is alive, but the question can still be asked what difference does it make? You could point out that hospitals have been built in His name and that countries which adopted the principals that Christ taught have a higher standard of living than other countries, but aren’t those things that are just the result of following the example he gave us during his life on earth? <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> A peek at the life of the men who followed Jesus for three years could answer that question. When Jesus was arrested, his followers ran for their lives. One of them even denied he knew Jesus. But when these same men talked and ate with Jesus after they had seen him die, they willingly risked their lives and were killed in the process of proclaiming the news of Him to the world. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> While we could talk about many results that have happened and are still happening among those who believe that Christ conquered death, the real question is, “What difference does it make in my life?”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> We sing with great joy on Easter morning. Then the next day we face problems? If we really believe that Jesus had the power to overcome death, shouldn’t that change the way we view our problems? The way we view death? <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Bill Gaither wrote a song “Because He lives I can face tomorrow.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> What we believe does make a difference, but the real difference is made when we allow Jesus to live in us by His spirit. He doesn’t just tell us what is good, but can give us the power to do what is right and live a life filled with peace, love, and joy even in the face of adversity. Rely on Him moment by moment. Prove to yourself that HE IS ALIVE! </span><span lang="en-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> </span><span lang="en-US">In an effort to keep the community updated on the chemical plants and address any concerns, a panel meets once a month. In the April meeting, members learned that 13 AkzoNobel employees </span><span lang="en-US"> </span><span lang="en-US">attended a Safety Conference and training to keep updated on the best practices. Nalco Champion reported that work continues to shut down Fresno Energy which has not been active prior to the Ecolabs purchase. , <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">General Manager of the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District, </span><span lang="en-US">Mike Turbo, spoke and described the process of subsidence, the lowering of land over time that has affected parts of the region.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> The District was created by the Texas Legislature in 1975 to regulate groundwater withdrawal throughout Harris and Galveston counties to prevent further land subsidence. Subsidence in a region that is generally flat leads to increased flooding when rain is heavy. Mike noted that west Harris Co. has subsided 1.28 feet in the last decade. At a test site in Sugarland it dropped 1/2 foot. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> This entire area is only 50 feet above sea level. The Evangeline Aquifer which provides our groundwater is thick enough for a 90 to over a 300 foot deep well to draw from. When more water is pumped from the aquifer than is restored the clay underground compacts, losing its elasticity causing subsidence. The western part of Harris County has dropped 1.28 feet in the last decade, Sugar Land ½ foot.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> The conversion from groundwater to alternative sources of water is under way to manage subsidence. Fort Bend Co. is among those in the process of changing to groundwater due to rapid population growth which depends almost entirely on groundwater. It is now using 60% groundwater and 40% surface water; the surface water, however, is primarily used for manufacturing and agricultural uses. Houston takes its water from Lake Houston, which is dependent on the Trinity River, Lake Livingston, and Lake Conroe. The Brazos River serves as a resource for the western part of the region.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> In response to a question that hazardous wastes might get into the water supply, Mike assured members that injection wells are far beneath the depths of the aquifers in this region as regulated by the state. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> To another question Mike replied that hydraulic fracturing does not cause subsidence, but there is uncertainty about the movement of the ‘plates’ that form the layers of deep sub-layers. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> New laws are of no concern to those who have a private water well as long as it is under 5 inches in diameter.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> All of this information and much more can be found online.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> <o:p></o:p></span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold; text-align: justify;">FEEDBACK: From a reader. </span><span lang="en-US" style="text-align: justify;">You gave some erroneous information again. The U. S. Army Air Force, (more appropriately known as The U. S. Army Air Corp, pronounced “core” ) was a part of the U. S. Army until 1948. At that time, it was spun off as a separate military service, and became known as The U. S. Air Force.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Ed. Note: Please accept my apologies. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">Another reader’s </span><span lang="en-US">letter stated that Jesus never commanded the day of his resurrection be celebrated but he did instruct his disciples to remember the sacrifice of his body and blood. (Luke 22: 19 & 20) The letter also stated rabbits, dyed eggs, even the word Easter were all used in pagan celebrations of spring. Ed. Note. Perhaps a lamb rather than a rabbit could be used since Jesus was called the Lamb of God. Do you think He would object to our celebrating Resurrection Day as we remember the sacrifice He made. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;">HAPPY 99TH BIRTHDAY<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">On April 25, 1915, Mary Buell was born in Almeda, Texas at her parents home on the southwest corner of Anderson Rd. and Hiram Clarke. She now resides two miles from her birthplace.Congratulations Mary. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;">HPD Hiram Clarke Storefront <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US">PIP Meeting </span><span lang="en-US">Every 2nd Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m.</span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span lang="en-US">713-433-2720.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Storefront open 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Algerian;"><span style="font-size: large;">Almeda moe<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Moe was waiting for his wife at the doctor’s office with his daughter, Ann. Nearby was a lady nursing her baby. While Moe hid his nose in a magazine, when Ann started asking questions. The lady amused, answered her. Then Ann said, “My mother has some of those but I don’t think she knows how to use them.” <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;">South Houston Concerned Citizens Coaltion </span><span lang="en-US">The SHCCC will host their annual Spring Clean-up de-litter event throughout the Hiram Clarke community on Sat, May 3. The staging location will be at Townwood Park, 3403 Simsbrook Dr. and is set to start at 8:30 a.m. Call 832-393-4205.</span><span lang="en-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"><span dir="ltr"></span>3810 West Fuqua 832-393-2120 Open Tue. & Wed. 10-6 Thurs 12-8 Fri. 1-5 Sat. 10-5 Closed Sun. & Mon. www.houstonlibrary.org </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">Multi-Center </span><span lang="en-US">open Mon. –Fri.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"><span dir="ltr"></span>8411 Sienna Springs Blvd ,281-238-2908411 Fort Bend County Libraries will demonstrate May 29th at 10 am, a new online resource, </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;">Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center</span><span lang="en-US">. The online research tool offers “how-to” instructions on everything from mountain climbing to 3,000 healthy recipes. Call to register. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US">Registration for the 2014 Summer Reading Club (SRC) will begin on Monday, June 2, and continue through August 30, at all Fort Bend County Libraries. Children who are good readers are usually the most successful learners. </span><span lang="en-US">For all other programs call the library or go online<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;">Pinnacle Senior Center of Fort Bend County Is Open<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">The City of Houston contributed $500,000 to the construction of this facility; although Fort Bend County Health and Human Services Dept. will administer the operations, which includes a fully equipped exercise room, Wi-Fi internet café and library, large multi-purpose room, kitchen as well as dental and wellness rooms. The Center is FREE and open to the public from any county. If you are interested in volunteering, or have a suggestion for a program please contact Sonya Santee @ 832-816-9540 <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US">TxDOT reconstruction expansion of FM 2234 from Cartwright Rd. to the Fort Bend Tollway, an 11-month project, is estimated to be complete by November 2014. The expansion of the FM 2234 reconstruction project will include a 4-lane highway, curb and gutter section </span><span lang="en-US">with a raised median. </span><span lang="en-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US">Most positions are for 32 hours per week, at $7.25 per hour. For more info contact: SER Jobs for Progress: 713-773-6000 ext. 120 or Houston Area Urban League: 713-393-8700 or email at summerjobsprogram</span><span lang="en-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">The first Thursday of May is the official National Day of Prayer since 1952. In 1775, the nation was called on to fast and pray, although the day varied. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">Geraldine (Jerry) Bernier Summers</span><span lang="en-US">, </span><span lang="en-US"><span dir="ltr"></span>89, born January 15, 1925 in Houston, Texas entered into eternal rest March 3, 2014. Preceded in death by her husband William "Bill" Summers, she is survived by her children: Janet/Kenny Sibley, Sheryl/Ed Von Ruff; grandchildren: Brandon, Blair, Brittany, Brooke, and Summer; great- grandchildren; Vallyn and Bryce. Interment at Brookside Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association</span><span lang="en-US">. </span><span lang="en-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">Thomas Wayne Teal, Jr., </span><span lang="en-US">68, went to be with his Lord March 14, 2014 after a short battle with cancer. Preceded in death by his brother David Teal and nephew Riley Teal, Tommy is survived by his wife of fifty years, Cheryl Keeling Teal; sons Curtis/Terry Teal and Scott/Kym Teal; grandchildren: Holly, Christopher, Hayley, Ashleigh, Jacob, and Cody; greats: Kaine, Alana, Jaide; mother Ruth Teal; siblings: Sandra, Jeanette, and Marshall; and the many people who consider it a privilege to have known him. Services were held at Willow Meadows Baptist Church with interment at Shiloh Cemetery in Mt. Enterprise, TX.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">Kathaleen Blye Le Fan, 99, </span><span lang="en-US">born October 25, 1914 passed away Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014. Blye lived for many years in Minnitex until she moved to Almeda. Preceded in death by her husband, Skeet, Blye is survived by her daughter, Jo Ann Hooper; grandchildren, Richard and Donna; great-grandchildren, Ryan, Roddy, John, and Courtney; five great greats. Larry Burrelson, a pastor from Southway Community Church conducted services held at South Park. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> The early church fathers wished to keep the observance of Easter in correlation to the Jewish Passover. Because the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ happened after the Passover, they wanted Easter to always be celebrated subsequent to the Passover. Since the Jewish holiday calendar is based on solar and lunar cycles, each feast day is movable, with dates shifting from year to year. That is the short answer. The long answer is complicated and much longer. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> Although Jesus called himself the Son of man 69 times in the New Testament, John 5:18 says the Jews tried to kill him because he said “God was his Father”, making himself equal with God. Again in John 8:59 it is written that they tried to stone Jesus because he said “before Abraham was, </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-style: italic;">I am.</span><span lang="en-US">” They knew what it said in Exodus 3:14 when Moses asked God to tell him his name and God replied, “I AM THAT I AM.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> Jesus also said, I am the bread of life, </span><span lang="en-US">John 6:35, </span><span lang="en-US">I am the light of the world, </span><span lang="en-US">John 9:5, </span><span lang="en-US">I am the door, </span><span lang="en-US">John 10:7, </span><span lang="en-US"> I am the good shepherd who gives his life for the sheep, </span><span lang="en-US">John 10:11, </span><span lang="en-US">I am the way, the truth, and the life, </span><span lang="en-US">John 14:6, </span><span lang="en-US">I am the resurrection and the life, </span><span lang="en-US">John 11:25 .<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> When Jesus gave sight to a blind man Jesus asked him if he believed on the Son of God. The man asked who is he? Jesus said “You have seen him and it is he that talks with you,” then the man worshipped Jesus. When Peter said that Jesus was the Christ, the Son of the living God, Jesus replied that Peter was blessed and that God had revealed it to him. Jesus never denied his deity.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> The Jews tried to stone him when he said, “I and my Father are one,” </span><span lang="en-US">John 10:30. </span><span lang="en-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> Jesus knew the time had come for him to lay down his life for the sins of the world, so when Jewish religious leaders asked if he was the Christ the Son of God, he replied, You have said it, nevertheless, hereafter you shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven. Their response: guilty of death. No doubt they knew what the Old Testament in Daniel 7:13, 14 said. Daniel had seen in a vision: that one like the </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-style: italic;">Son of Man </span><span lang="en-US">coming in the clouds, who was given an everlasting dominion that all people, nations, and languages should serve him. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> The Son of God died a brutal death and broke the power of death. Because He lives we need not fear the future or death.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;">SCHOOL NEWS<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span lang="en-US">HISD, with 282 schools and 210,047 students, is the largest district in Texas and the 7th largest in the United States. There are 106 languages spoken in the district. 61.9% of the student body is Hispanic, 25.2% are African American, 8.2% white and 3.5% are Asian. The graduation rate is higher than ever with more students taking advanced college credit classes and more posting top scores on the SAT test, according to HISD website. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Almeda Elementary has 75% Hispanic, 20% African American, 5% Anglo, Asian, with 93% of the students on free or reduced lunch, and half of the students have limited use of English according to former principal Beverly Cage in attendance at a CAP meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> When asked what is the biggest challenge in education, Cage replied, “Preparing students to compete with other students in the world. In the US, and in Texas, many students have working parents who do not have the time to be involved in their children’s’ schools, </span><span lang="en-US" style="text-align: justify;">their studies, or their futures. </span><span lang="en-US" style="text-align: justify;"> </span><span lang="en-US" style="text-align: justify;">Many do not see the need for preparing for the future. They don’t see the need to succeed. Many students need one person in their life who “cares” what they are doing at school, a mentor, or an adult who is a role model.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">James learned to appreciate mission trips when he went to Kenya. With no formal theological training, God had shown him the truth of many things he did not understand but God had lit a fire and James wanted to serve anyway he could. God had given him a loving heart. The next year he helped a mission team do repair work at the hospital for the House of Hope, an orphanage for children in Haiti. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> In 2003, when his wife, Ellen, went to Croatia to teach English as a second language, James decided he would tag along. While Ellen was working with the missionaries, Richard and Paula Barnds, James was thinking about Ephesians 2:10 and thought, “I wish God would show me what he wants me to do.” <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> It wasn’t long before James saw Stephan Birac, a 13-year-old boy in the city of Sisak, standing at a window pretending to be an announcer for a baseball game. </span><span style="text-align: justify;">James gave him a thumbs up sign. The boy rushed out to ask J. D. if he would teach him about baseball. He thought all Americans would know about baseball. As a child growing up in New York City,</span><span style="text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="text-align: justify;">James didn’t know a lot but he shared what he did know with Stefan and his friends.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Six months later J.D. and Ellen both returned as Ellen taught more English classes with the Barnds. Richard asked J.D. if he would hold a baseball camp for the kids’ baseball team. When they returned home, he began studying baseball and visited a baseball camp. In 2004, he returned to Sisak Croatia and started the first baseball camp. Ellen wrote up lesson plans to help the kids learn the English terms. The plans included info on the life and work of Jesus. As an incentive for memorizing Bible verses, J. D. passed out baseball cards.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> When J. D. got the word out that the kids in Croatia needed baseball equipment, he not only got equipment, he got David Moss with the Texas Baseball Academy, who conducts baseball camps at West University in Houston, to go with him. David Moss and men from Fellowship Bible Church worked doing the camps ever since 2006 even last year when J.D.’s health kept him home. He is hoping to return this year and take part in what he got started ten years ago, teaching kids better ways to play ball and learning how to live the game of life in a way that pleases their heavenly Coach. James believes that God will always use anyone, if they are just </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-style: italic;">willing</span><span lang="en-US"> to be used to the glory of God. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> A late birthday wish for </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">Jean Collum </span><span lang="en-US">who was 91 on March 20th. Jean is the kind of lady you would never imagine holding a gun, but she learned how to handle a gun when she was four years old and went rabbit hunting with her dad. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US">Hoping Mrs. </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">Carmelene Ihrig </span><span lang="en-US">will enjoy her 99th birthday on April 20th. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Moe’s Aunt Gussy, even though on Medicare for years, was able to have her first baby thanks to medical technology. Moe couldn’t wait to see his new cousin. After Aunt Gussy got home from the hospital, Moe went to her house. He asked to see the baby, but his aunt told him to sit down and visit for awhile. Thirty minutes later, Moe asked, 'May I see the new baby now?' 'No, not yet,' she said.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Moe waited ten minutes, “Now?” he asked. 'No, not yet,' said Aunt Gussy. Moe was getting impatient. 'Well, when can I see the baby?' <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">“Because I forgot where I put him.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">First Baptist Church Fresno will be hosting a community wide "Easter Egg Hunt".<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">It will be held at 10 am on April 19th. Location: First Baptist Church Fresno 4501 FM 521 (Next to Mustang Park)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">FBC Commissioner Morrison, Precinct 1, will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting in Arcola on April 10th at the Arcola City Hall located at 13222 Hwy 6 from 6:30 P.M. till 8:00P.M. He will be discussing any concerns that the residents of Precinct 1 may have. Come out to see Your Commissioner! <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;">Lone Star Stomp XXV <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> The Fort Bend County Museum Association is proud to announce that Michael Berry will Emcee the Lone Star Stomp XXV fundraising gala on Saturday April 12th at the indoor arena of the George Ranch Historical Park. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> The Josh Fuller Band will also participate. email LoneStarStomp@FortBendMuseum.org or call (281) 342-1256 or visit www.fortbendmuseum.org/annual-events/stomp to purchase tickets and details. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">Bert Edgar Bleil </span><span lang="en-US">born July 14, 1938 in Houston, passed away March 2, 2014 in Richmond, TX. Bert graduated from Rice and the U. of Pennsylvania. His love of history lead to research the family ancestry in Fort Bend County. Bleil was instrumental in creating the DeWalt Cemetery Foundation, writing a historical ancestry book and securing a Texas Historical Marker. He was chairman of the Fort Bend County Historical Commission <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Patricia and Marilyn, he is survived by his wife Barbara; daughters: Diane and Karen; siblings: Bruce, Charles, Jeanne and Bonnie. Services were at the Dewalt Family Cemetery, 1915 Parkview Lane, Missouri City. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"></span><span lang="en-US">one of 15 children born in Goliad January 20, 1923, passed away March 16, 2014. During WWII he served as Private First Class with 577 Engineer Truck Company where he received two Bronze Stars, Marksman, Good Conduct and WWII Victory medals. He came to Houston and worked out of the same post office for 45 years and nine months delivering mail, first on foot and then by truck. He received a million mile accident free award and Houston’s first award for 3,000 hours of unused sick leave. Perry is survived by his daughters Johneborah Valentine and Rhonda Brisker and grandchildren <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"></span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">In Memory of Louis Harmon Ray </span><span lang="en-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Sun Rise-5-1-1951 Sun Set 3-27-1975 39 years have passed and I am looking forward to seeing you again. I am 83 years old and living on borrowed time. I am having mixed emotions because I want to be with you, but I don’t want to leave Vicki—she is so precious to me. I love you both very much, so we will see what God has planned for us. Yvonne Ray-Mother <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Was it right that a Christian baker was sued by the Oregon state government for refusing to bake a wedding cake for a Lesbian couple because it violated their civil rights? <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Should a black printer be forced to develop and print thousands of “White Power!” flyers for a skinhead rally because the potential customer is white?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Should a Christian florist be compelled to create and provide black floral arrangements to a hell-bound customer for her upcoming Satanist ritual?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Should a “progressive,” environmentalist sign-maker be forced to design and manufacture signs that say “Global Warming Is a Farce” because the customer is Hispanic? <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Should a homosexual baker be forced to make a “God Hates Fags” cake for a church, simply because its members claim to be Christian?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US">Should a Muslim photographer, commissioned by San Francisco’s “Folsom Street Fair,” be forced to document that vile event – rife with nudity and public sex—because the customers are “gay</span><span lang="en-US">”?</span><span lang="en-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span lang="en-US">Steven Long opened up a barber shop seven years ago but he wanted to do more than cut hair for the boys who came in. Many were being raised by a single parent and didn't have the guidance he knew boys needed so he decided to do something about it The result was the A. T. C. Mentoring program for at risk youth seven years old and up. His first experience was with his nephew after Steven’s brother had died. Since then he has helped over a 100 boys. Sometimes he will have 40 boys and sometimes only two, but to Steven each child is God’s gift to the world! “One man can help one child and help one community.” <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> The program’s mission is to help boys succeed in changing habits in their homes and communities by providing a building (the barber shop) where mentors can dialog with the boys. They meet twice a month and involve parents with a check list. As donations roll in, Steve takes the boys to events, but more important is the fact that the boys know they can call him anytime and he is there for them. Some of those calls are from boys who are now in the army or college or married. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> In England more than 15,000 fetal remains of aborted and miscarried babies have been used to </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-style: italic;">heat </span><span lang="en-US">the hospital building. Sounds like the kind of stuff Hitler would do, but before we self-righteously condemn the English, we might ask what is done with the remains of the babies aborted or miscarried in the United States? Do you know?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Strange that there are laws about burying an animal but not for a human being. Oh I keep forgetting. Just because a fetus has ten toes, a nervous system that feels pain, a beating heart, and if allowed to live it would become a full grown man or woman doesn't change the “fact” it is just a glob of tissue. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;">Too big for one location. Over ten yards participating. Pick up a map at the tent by Fire Station 47 at 2615 Tidewater in the 1200 block of Almeda Road/521.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">A RESOURCE & EMPOWERMENT FAIR</span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">Strengthening Women in our Com</span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">munity </span><span lang="en-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Get the resources you need to sew threads of self-improvement into your life. April 12 th 11 AM – 2PM <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">3810 West Fuqua 832-393-2120 Open Tue. & Wed. 10-6 Thurs 12-8 Fri. 1-5 Sat. 10-5 Closed Sun. & Mon. www.houstonlibrary.org always open<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">Spring Book Sale, April 24-26th. </span><span lang="en-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> </span><span lang="en-US">Thousands of gently used adult and children's books, CDs and DVDs will be on sale at the at the Library, 8411<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Sienna Springs Blvd. Hours for the Sale are Thursday, April 24, 6-8 p.m.;<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US">Friday, April 25, 10:00 a.m.- 4 p.m., and Sat., April 26, 10:00 a.m.- 2 p.m. </span><span lang="en-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">8411 Sienna Springs Blvd. 281-238-2900 <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Kinder Korner -- at 4:00 pm. April 9 <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Middle-School 5:30 pm 3rd Tuesday, grades 6 and up. April 15 <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;"> </span><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Three of the 59 men who signed the Declaration of Independence from Mexico were Hispanics: Lorenzo de Zavala Jose Navarro, and his uncle, Francis Ruiz. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Zavala was born in what is now Yucatan, Mexico. Santa Anna appointed him as Mexican minister to France. Zavala realized Santa Anna had no intention of observing the Mexican Constitution of 1824, so he moved his family to Texas and settled on Buffalo Bayou. He served as vice president of the Texas interim government until he resigned Oct. 1836. In Nov. he died. His family cemetery is part of San Jacinto State Park.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> Navarro and Ruiz were born in San Antonio, the only two signers who were native born in Texas. Ruiz was a soldier. </span><span lang="en-US">Shawnee tribe's referred to him as "a good man no lie and a friend of the Indians". He retired from the Mexican military in 1832 and started a school in San Antonio. In 1836, he was a delegate to the Convention. During the revolution he was an outspoken supporter of independence, and eloquently wrote to his family "Under no circumstance take sides against the Texans for only God will return the territory of Texas to the Mexican government." He was a Texas Senator and died in 1840. </span><span lang="en-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">PACKED HOUSE AT</span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">ARCOLA CITY HALL</span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Arcola residents were concerned about the prospect of two developers who wanted to build apartment buildings in Arcola. The city counsel refused to give permits at this time over concerns of inadequate water and sewage systems.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> The meeting room was so full, some were standing out in the hall including James Wark. James was just happy he could stand. When you celebrate your fifth year of being alive after being pronounced dead nine times, standing or sitting is not that big a deal. Being alive is. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"> JOSH ROSE</span><span lang="en-US"> </span><span lang="en-US">shot this 185 pound wild hog in Arcola while hunting with his</span></span><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: large;"> father, Bobby Rose. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Josh or Joshua has been hunting for 14 years.</span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> James, better known as J. D. had prayed for some one to come into his life to help him be a better person. He was raised as a Catholic but did not practice it. He did continue to pray, especially when he got in trouble. In the military he had picked up quite a vocabulary and his attitude was “I do it my way.” <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> The vocabulary changed in a few months as Ellen explained clearly that she was a lady. She was also a teacher and the only time available to date was on Sunday, but on Sunday, she sang at a Methodist church, played the organ at a Baptist church and again on Sunday evening. So J. D. went to church three times every Sunday to be with her. After four months of listening to the Bible being taught, J. D. wanted to go to church for himself. The year they dated, they read through the Bible cover to cover together. Ellen wanted to be sure they were on the same page when it came to essential spiritual matters. He began to understand. In his words, “At the age of 57, I was reborn– a born again Christian.” <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> In 1993, they got married. J. D. still didn’t believe in giving to the church or in any type of mission work. He was a new believer, and didn’t feel qualified to share Christ, but later he did agree to let Ellen go on a short term mission trip to Ecuador with a group from Southway Community Church.<b> </b></span>Ellen’s excitement got J. D. hooked. They both served on the mission board at their church. In 2000, a group of 15 planned to go to Kenya Africa. J. D. had a very strange dream. He dreamed that one in the group was not going to be able to go and a voice told him that he would take their place. That was exactly what happened. This time Ellen stayed home while J. D. went. He was 65 years old and, “God lit a fire in me in Kenya,” he says.</span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> While there, a group made the rounds in a hospital in Kijabi. J. D. took a monkey puppet. That just scared the children. But in one isolated room they stepped into, the mother of a boy with meningitis and pneumonia, pointed J. D. out and asked him to pray. The others left and J. D. prayed a short prayer which a nurse interpreted. Then the mother prayed in Swahili. She held onto J. D.’s hands. By the time she finished praying, his hands were soaked with her tears. She asked him to come back twice a day. Each time his hands were washed in her tears. On the fourth day, her son, seven year old Joel, wanted to play. J. D.’s prayers lasted less than a minute or so but he knew he had played a part in a work of God. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> The hospital staff made an impression on J. D. as the laundry workers took pride in their work and prayed over every sheet and blanket that was used to cover a patient. The nurses sang gospel songs and sometimes harmonized as they walked from room to room. God made it clear, that J. D. wasn’t there to teach the Kenyans, he was there to learn from them. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> When the group left the Moffat hospital they went to a small village where they slept in sleeping bags on a dirt floor in a church. Two Christian women had walked 23 miles to sell a load of wood they had carried on their heads. A woman in the village would buy the wood to bake the pies she sold, but this time she didn’t have any money. The two women asked J. D. to pray for them, but instead of giving them money, God impressed on J. D. they should give money to the woman who needed wood so all three women were helped. The people never asked for money but they did ask for Bibles and prayer.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> The fire God lit in J. D.’s heart on that trip to Kenya was hotter than the exhaust pipe on his new motorcycle.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> You may be wondering what this has to do with playing baseball. That is coming next month.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">1. Healthcare: Control healthcare and you control the people.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;">YES ACADEMY ON ANDERSON ROAD IS GROWING<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span lang="en-US">They now have a total enrollment of 689 students. Any one on the waiting list has a chance to attend as names are picked by a lottery system. The senior high student body breaks down as follows: <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> </span><span lang="en-US">Possible solutions to fix capacity and zoning problems and projected growth in the state’s seventh largest school district include building additions at Scanlon Oaks, Schiff, and Sienna Crossing and building two or three new elementary schools including one in Sienna South. Ridgemont Elementary, which needs $5.5M in repairs, would be turned into an Early Childhood/Pre-K center. Willowridge High School, which is only at 50% utilization and needs $20M in repairs, would be torn down and a smaller high school built on the same site. Blue Ridge Elementary would be closed and a new elementary school built on the Willowridge site. </span><span lang="en-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> </span><span lang="en-US">Latest data from the Census Bureau shows that 77.5 percent of families in the top fifth of income earners are headed by married couples. Eight-three percent of families in the lowest fifth are singles or single parent households. According to the president of </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">C</span><span lang="en-US">enter for </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">U</span><span lang="en-US">rban </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">R</span><span lang="en-US">enewal and </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">E</span><span lang="en-US">ducation, Star Parker, “marriage and traditional values are the bulwark of a free and prosperous society.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Getting married is easy. Staying married difficult but God has given us an instruction manual called the Bible that gives us guidelines of who to marry and how to stay married. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> Some of those guidelines are so romantic. Love one another. That’s easy. Trouble is we </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-style: italic;">think love is a feeling.</span><span lang="en-US"> I Corinthians chap. 13 is a definition of love that isn’t so easy to follow day after day. A guideline in Ephesians chapter 5 verse 22 says, “Wives submit yourselves to your own husband.” Verse 24 says the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of he church and he is the savior of the body. It does not say that the husband is to </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-style: italic;">make </span><span lang="en-US">the wife submit, but it does say for husbands to love your wives even as Christ also loved the church and </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-style: italic;">gave himself </span><span lang="en-US">for it. Verse 33 - let every one so love his wife even as himself and the wife reverence or respect her husband. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> If there is no love or respect in the home, Matthew 5:44 says: Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do </span><span lang="en-US">good to them that hate you, pray for them</span><span lang="en-US"> which despitefully use you. Hundreds of other verses will guide you through the rough and the good times.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US">The IRS </span><span lang="en-US">questioned me on how many dependents I claimed. I listed 12 million illegal immigrants; 3 million crack heads; 42 million unemployed people on food stamps, 2 million people in over 243 prisons, 535 persons in the U.S. House and Senate, 11 members of the Supreme Court and one President. Evidently, that was not an acceptable answer. I KEEP ASKING MYSELF, WHO DID I MISS?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> The plant will change under the Ecolabs ownerships. New office Headquarters are being built in Sugar Land, near the manufacturing plant there. Currently the corporate offices are in the Phoenix Tower on Interstate 59 in Greenway Plaza. Research and Development will also be centered in Sugar Land’s campus, and the Fresno site will be for manufacturing only. For 16 months the site has been injury free with no recordable environmental events since 2011. The plant is growing as a result of the merger with a new approach to manufacturing developed by Toyota being implemented to improve efficiency. New employees have joined the plant, and product lines and process are changing as well. </span><span lang="en-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Ruby Kluisa, a fifth grade student at Reagan school placed 3rd in competition with fourth through eight grade students from 38 Houston schools. Ruby wants to be a surgeon even though it will mean an extra 8 or 9 years of school. “It will be worth it,” she says.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span lang="en-US">Defy the Night is an exciting novel based on the true story of how courageous people in a small town in France rescued 3,000 Jewish children from the Nazis during WWII. Defy the Night by Heather and Lydia Munn is a good read. Order online. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">FEEDBACK: </span><span lang="en-US">Got an email from Joyce Scott, daughter of Dollie Scott and niece of Almeda school former principal, Barney Scott. Joyce writes, “Our weather in central New York has been absolutely crazy. No wonder so many northerners move south.” In New York the “snow birds,” establish residency in the south and save a lot in taxes as they don’t have to pay the high taxes up North even though they own a home in New York. Joyce and her husband have lived in central New York for 39 years. Fibromyalgia keeps her from wanting to live where it is warm although her older brother Wally (Sloan) is happy and healthy in Houston. Joyce is looking forwarded to seeing her fourth grandchild. Time flies!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">The 25th anniversary of the Stomp will be held at George Ranch Historical Park Sat. April 12th. All proceeds go to Ft. Bend Co. Museum 281 342 6478. To purchase tickets, become a sponsor, call 281 342 1256 or go to www.fortbendmuseum.org/annual-events/stomp <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US">Moe’s decided he grab a taxi as he wanted to catch a cheap bus ride to Austin. As the taxi neared the bus station, Moe leaned over to ask the driver a question and gently tapped him on the shoulder to get his attention. The driver screamed, lost control of the cab, nearly hit a bus, drove up over the curb and stopped just inches from a large plate window. For a few moments everything was silent in the cab. Then, the shaking driver said, "I'm so sorry, but you scared the daylights out of me." Moe apologized, "I didn't realize that a tap on the shoulder would startle you so much." The driver replied, "It's entirely my fault. Today is my first day driving a cab. For the last 23 years I've been driving a hearse</span><span lang="en-US">."<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">Anne Gene Powell Terry, 102 </span><span lang="en-US">passed away January 22, 2014. She was with HISD for 30 years and principal at Almeda Elementary during the 1950’s. She had been an active member of Bellaire Presbyterian Church (now Christ Church) since 1941. She was living at Clarewood House. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">Doris Evelyn Reagan Jean, 90, </span><span lang="en-US"> passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2014. Doris loved to sing in choir at the Almeda United Methodist Church. A forgiving and generous person, Doris was kind of person one could confide in. Many </span><span lang="en-US">felt blessed for being in her presence. </span><span lang="en-US">Preceded in death by her husband, Earnest, Doris is survived by her daughter Nancy.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">ALBERTA JANE PETERS, 87, </span><span lang="en-US"> born January 21, 1927 passed away February 24, 2014. While raising six children, Alberta worked side by side with her husband roofing and framing houses. Proud of their mom’s hard work, her children framed her roofing hammer and hung it on the wall. When her husband was injured, he taught wood shop in a school and Alberta became a full time house wife, helping with the finances by raising a garden and canning. When her church at Minnitex merged with Southway, she merged. She loved the Lord with all her might and she loved people. She was disappointed when her health prevented her from helping the church feed food and the gospel to the homeless who met under the bridge at the 59 spaghetti bowl. The homeless were drawn to her, receiving encouragement. Alberta is preceded in death by her husband, Delmar Eugene, two sons, David and Lani. She is survived by four children: Stephen, Barbara, Betty and Kim; 12 grandchildren, 24 greats, 8 great greats and two on the way. Services will be held at Southway Community Church call 713 433 0500 for date and time of the services. </span><span lang="en-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"><span dir="ltr"></span>3810 West Fuqua 832-393-2120 Open Tue. & Wed. 10-6 Thurs 12-8 Fri. 1-5 Sat. 10-5 Closed Sun. & Mon. www.houstonlibrary.org </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">Multi-Center </span><span lang="en-US">open Mon. –Fri.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">March Technology Classes: Digital Photography for Beginners 281-341-2677<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span lang="en-US">is retiring from the Fresno Volunteer Fire Dept. He joined FVFD in 1982 when Essa Means was the chief. In 1987, Paul became the fire chief. His rookie year an EMS call came in. Paul drove the fire truck, but he didn’t notice the clothes stacked behind the truck for a rummage sale. The clothes caught on fire. The next call that came through announced that the fire station was on fire. He has been reminded a few hundred times that he burned down the fire station. Paul continued to be fire chief until he took a five year break from 1990 to 1995. Then he served as chief again from 2000 to 2014.<b> </b></span><span lang="en-US">During the last 29 years, Paul has seen some changes. When he was the chief in 1987, FVFD got their first brand new fire truck. Since then they have got two more and a 4th new truck is being built. Recently, for the first time, the department has two paid station attendants.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Paul still serves on the Fresno water board. He earns a living as a self employed environmental consultant liaison between industry and government agencies.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> When he isn’t working or serving, he is singing at the Shepherd of the Heart Methodist Church or flying his airplane. And he will be around in case the new chief, Chris Tormey and assistant chief, Janette Gerald need any help.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">South Houston Concerned Citizens Coalition</span><span style="font-size: large;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> The first award ceremony of SHCCC was attended by 160 community leaders representing 22 civic clubs. The coalition started in 1993 under the name of Central Southwest CCC. In 1997 they incorporated as SHCCC. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> The Memorial Award was given to Betsy Mansfield, President’s Award to Vivian Harris, Outstanding Service Award to Linda Scurlock , Corporate Award to ABC Dental and Economy Polymers and Chemical, Special Recognition Award went to Fountain of Praise; Special Achievement Award was given to police officer Mary Young; Member of the Year Award to Melva Thorton, Unsung Hero Award went to Edna Deauvearo and Rita Foretich, Outstanding Civic Club award to Meredith Manor and accepted by Rose Farmer, club’s president.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> District K City Councilman Larry Green was the guest speaker. In his first term, he brought $20 M into the district. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Green said that no law can transform a community. It’s up to the citizens. We have to get the diverse community to work together. In District K 52% of the population is Hispanic whereas most of those in the Coalition are black.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> Green, representing District K, has been appointed chairperson of City Council's </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">T</span><span lang="en-US">ransportation, </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">T</span><span lang="en-US">echnology, and </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">I</span><span lang="en-US">nfrastructure Committee by Mayor Annise Parker.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> The TTI oversees the City's Information Technology, General Services, and Public Works and Engineering Departments, as well as the Rebuild Houston streets and drainage and water resources and conservation projects. In addition, the TTI Committee oversees the interest of the City of Houston relative to the Harris County Metropolitan Transit Authority (METRO), the Port of Houston Authority, and the Houston Airport System. The TTI Committee oversees revenues and expenditures garnered from the City's General Fund, Enterprise Funds and Special Revenue Funds. The Committee is comprised of 12 out of the 16 council members that serve on City Council. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Not often does a serious candidate challenge someone who is in office in their own party, but this year Senator John Cornyn has seven challengers. Judging by a negative ad on TV against Representative Steve Stockman, he must be the only real threat Cornyn faces in the Republican primary. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> If you vote early (February 18-28) you can still go to the Primary Convention on March 4th, after 7pm. At the convention both Democrats and Republicans will vote on who they want to represent them in the Senatorial Convention. Also you can vote on what issues you want your party to have on their platform. That information will be turned over to the Senatorial Convention and voted on. Then it goes to the National Convention where your idea may be put on the platform. Any Dem. candidate running </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-style: italic;">should </span><span lang="en-US">be in agreement with the Democratic platform. Same for Republicans.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> I wish both platforms would have the following. </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">All elected officials and their staff should be subject to the same laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances as their constituents. </span><span lang="en-US"> Texans should be free to express their religious beliefs, including prayer, in public places. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Texas should support Second Amendment liberties by expanding locations where concealed handgun license-holders may legally carry. Texas recipients of taxpayer-funded public assistance should be subject to random drug testing as a condition of receiving benefits. If enough people make the effort, both political parties could be changed for the better. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> According to the Affordable Care provisions, Americans who make less than $45,000 annually qualify for federal subsidies, so Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson is suing the Obama administration for using federal funds to subsidize healthcare coverage for lawmakers who are paid $175,000 and their staff. When congress passes a law for our good, it should be good enough for them.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> The Russian ship, Shokalskiy, was not on a pleasure cruise, it was on a scientific expedition to investigate in part the role </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-style: italic;">global warming </span><span lang="en-US">might play with respect to melted ice in the East Antarctic, when it got stuck in the ice. Wonder why that tidbit of news was seldom, if at all, mentioned on TV? Go to National Geographic Daily News on the Internet to read about it. Along Antarctic shores, the effect of the winds could counteract almost half of the average global sea-level rise expected by the end of the century,</span><span lang="en-US"><o:p></o:p></span><span style="text-align: justify;">which the latest report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change estimates to be up to 97 centimeters. That report notes, however, that tens of centimeters of extra rise might be caused by the unpredictable collapse of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> The band of westerly winds that encircles Antarctica has been speeding up and creeping southwards since the 1950s. The trend, largely driven by the Antarctic ozone hole, is expected to continue thanks to climate change — and could alone cause a </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">drop</span><span lang="en-US"> in sea level of up to 40 centimeters over 70 years, according to research led by Leela Frankcombe, a geophysicist at the Centre of Excellence for Climate System Science in Sydney, Australia.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> None of that research could possibly be true because Al Gore says </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-style: italic;">we are </span><span lang="en-US">the ones responsible for global warming and the sea rising. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> The four differences in a fetus and a baby are size, level of development, environment, and dependency. Should the size make a difference? If size makes the difference, then that must mean a 5’8”man weighing 150 is not as valuable as a 250-pound 6’ 2” man. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> OK, but what about the level of development? If your IQ is 120 are you less of a person than someone with an IQ of 140? If a four year old girl who hasn’t even developed reproductive ability, does that mean her life isn’t worth as much as a 14 year old girl? <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Environment? The fetus is in the warm and cozy womb of its mother normally the safest place in the world. Should a change of environment make a difference? If we change our environment does that change us? We are still the same person if we are in a house or outside. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Lastly dependency: a fetus is depending on its mother. A baby is totally dependent on someone. Many adults are dependent on various types medicine. Does that mean if a person is depending on insulin to keep alive or if a quadriplegic needs someone to feed them then they are no longer a person deserving to live?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> On January 13, 1984, President Ronald Reagan declared January 22, 1984, as “National Human Life Day.” In doing so, he issued a proclamation which read, in part:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> “The first of the ‘unalienable rights’ affirmed by our Declaration of Independence is the right to life itself, a right the Declaration states has been endowed by our Creator on all human beings—whether young or old, weak or strong, healthy or handicapped”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> 55 million lives have been eliminated by abortion since 1973 in this nation. As a nation and as individuals for taking part in the procedure or for ignoring the women that needed help, we are responsible. As individual repentant Christians, God will forgive. As a nation, that remains to be seen.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span lang="en-US">What a wonderful day, January 20th 1932, when Sue Harrison was born. Actually it was a cold rainy day when her father rushed down the road to call the doctor. By the time he and her grandmother got back, Sue was already born. The first thing Grandma did was start the wood fire, then cut the umbilical cord and put five pound Sue in a shoe box and place her in the oven to warm up.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Of course Sue doesn’t remember that but she does remember some other events growing up in Kennard, TX. Like the time her uncle put her in a bucket and lowered her down in a cistern which was four feet above ground and about 12 feet underground. Her grandparents only source of drinking water was from the rainwater that ran into that round concrete cistern where one day a live snake was swimming around. So her Uncle John gave Sue a net and she went snake fishing. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Besides providing drinking water, the cistern also served as a refrigerator. Several buckets were lowered into the cool water, each holding eggs or meat or milk or, in the cistern for her Dad’s father, bottles of homemade brew and homemade catsup. Grandpa Harrison also grew his own tobacco, which Sue learned the hard way that after you chew you are suppose to spit not swallow.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> When Sue was nine, her family moved to Almeda. Marvel of marvels there was a bathtub in a bathroom. No more bathing in a washtub in front of the fireplace in the same water her two sisters bathed in. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> She will never forget the outhouse especially the one at Grandpa Harrison’s house. It faced south and the back was open so that chickens could come in and peck a little kid on the bottom. Between the chickens and the north wind, nobody had to tell Sue to hurry up. </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">If you are concerned about the hundreds of children in our neighborhoods who never go to church to learn of the love of Christ, there is something you can do. Take a Teaching Children Effectively 30-hour teacher training course starting March 1st. Learn * How to lead a child to Christ * Making memorization fun and meaningful * Weaving the gospel message into any Bible story and applying it to today’s child* Counseling * Teaching the saved child * Visual Communication * Discipline * Teaching with music *How to start and lead a Good News Club in your home, school or apartment. Classes will be held at Southway Community Church at 14011 Hwy. 288 from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm Saturdays March 1st, 8th, 22nd, 29th and on Wednesdays from 7 to 9:30 on the 5th, 12th, 19th, and the 26th. Participants will receive all the needed material to conduct a Good News Club for six weeks. There is a cost. Call Judy at 713 524 7994 ex. 5 or Darlene at 281 530 7282 or Sis at 713 433 1098. Ask about the training at Southway<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Kale, broccoli, carrots, green peas, spinach, leaf lettuce, cabbage and strawberry plants all survived the 21 degree cold weather we had in January. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> I wish my dad could come back to earth and tell me all about God, then I realized how much he already had. Dad taught me to submit to authority. Sometimes because I had to but mostly because I wanted to please him. My dad cared about me even when he wouldn’t let me date an out-of-state cowboy I’d met at the rodeo. My dad was wise. He provided all I needed, but not all I wanted. He wasn’t much on hugs and kisses but I knew he really loved me. I wish I could thank you Daddy for all the things you taught me about Our Father. </span><span lang="en-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">“Congress does not have the authority to prevent a state from requiring proof of citizenship, according to Article I of the Constitution. And Congress cannot create an agency to exercise a power that Congress itself is constitutionally prevented from exercising," Mr. Kobach Kansas Secretary of State. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> The Federal government increasingly is taking over states rights ignoring the Tenth Amendment of the Constitution: The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by the Constitution to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Without reading the bill, our Representative Al Green voted to pass a bill that would put this nation further in debt by giving the government more money to spend than they will take in unless they raise taxes. More than they spent last year.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> Senator Tom Coburn M D tells us how some of the money was spent in his “Wastebook 2013.” A few examples are: Outhouse in Alaska: </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">$98,670. </span><span lang="en-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US">A bus stop with heated pavement for the Washington area: </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">$1 million.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> A </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">$10,000 </span><span lang="en-US">grant for Austin Energy to perform an artsy dance with 20 utility poles- Pole Dancing<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">The above is a fraction of ways government is wasting. Shame on anybody, no matter what their reason, who voted yes without going through the budget bill item by item with the help of their staff. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Alvin F. Munke is still greatly missed by his wife, Shirley; sons, Kent and Doug and his granddaughter, Jennifer since his death February 2, 2004. Born October 13, 1920, Alvin served in WWII as a motor sergeant in the Normandy invasion, through the Battle of the Bulge to VE-Day. After serving two years in Korea, he worked until his retirement at TRIMS. Alvin lived in Almeda from 1965 until his death at age 83. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">GREG HOHENSTEIN</span></span><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: large;">, 65, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">October 9, 1948, - December 20 2013 </span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Greg grew up in Almeda. Before he graduated from Madison High School in 1968, he built his first rental house and drew up plans for two more houses. Greg worked with his father in general construction for many years. He enjoyed fishing, boating and sports. Greg spent six years in the National Guard, a proud graduate from Jump School. His children were his pride and joy, and he loved his three grandchildren. Friends and family remember his generosity and helpfulness. He even kept dog biscuits by his door for visits of the neighbor's dogs! Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Margaret Hohenstein, a brother, Roger, Greg is survived by his children: James Hohenstein, Jennifer/Colby Gulledge; grandchildren: Brenden Hohenstein, Noah and Madeline Gulledge; sister, Peggy Hohenstein and other loving relatives and friends. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> A memorial service was held at Southway Community Church, 14011 South Freeway, Pastor Jason Hess officiated. </span>In his memory, contributions may be made to the Fisher House Foundation.</span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">October 6, 1963—December 24, 2013<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">The oldest of Roy and Anita Llanes’ three sons, Roy Jr. attended Almeda, Dowling, and Madison schools. He worked as an electrician for 30 years and was a master electrician. Often called Cowboy Roy, he always wore a cowboy hat and boots. Roy left his family and others with many happy memories as he was always ready with open arms to help those in need. He is survived by his daughters: Amber, Kira, and Darcy; a son, Cory; grandchildren: Maddy, Ethan and Owen; his parents, Roy and Anita; two brothers, Daniel and Eddie: five nieces and one nephew.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">After a recent house fire in Fresno due to an explosion and a shooting in Arcola where one person was killed and another wounded , Channel 11 news reporter asked Rodrigo Carrion his thoughts. Rodrigo expressed his concern that Fresno and Arcola lacked funds to address security issues.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">ALMEDA MOE</span></span><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: large;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Police announced the discovery of an arms cache of 200 semi-automatic rifles with 25,000 rounds of ammunition, 200 pounds of heroin, 5 million dollars in forged US banknotes and 25 prostitutes --- all located in a small house behind the Public Library. Local residents were stunned. A community spokesman said, "We were all shocked. We never knew we had a library!”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">While eating her hamburger, little Journey asked, "Dad, how do they make animals into our food?"<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">"They kill them, pull all their skin off, cut them into smaller pieces, and then grind them up," replied dad, whose specialty is honesty.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">On Jan. 8th, Ruby Kluis won the spelling bee at Reagan. She will represent Reagan’s 4th-8th grades. Her father, Dennis, is very proud. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;">Trail Life USA <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Trail Life USA is an alternative for Boy Scouts just as American Heritage Girls, is a faith-based alternative to the Girl Scouts. Adults in Trail Life USA must sign a statement of faith and commit to purity. Scouts will be taught that any sexual activity outside marriage is a sin. Scouts who are gay will be allowed in, as long as they don't promote or engage in any behavior that distracts from the program.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">16 X7 trailer 7ft. Pit/smoker 4 sinks <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;"> Asking $17,000. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">Almeda U Methodist Church will raise funds on Sat. Feb. 8th from 7am—11 am by serving a fabulous breakfast. $5 donation for adults and $3 for children. 14300 Almeda School Road. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Vinson Library/Multi-Center</span></span><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: large; font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"><span dir="ltr"></span>3810 West Fuqua 832-393-2120 Open Tue. & Wed. 10-6 Thurs 12-8 Fri. 1-5 Sat. 10-5 Closed Sun. & Mon. www.houstonlibrary.org </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">Multi-Center </span><span lang="en-US">open Mon. –Fri.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US">Fort Bend Libraries have public self-service </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">fax </span><span lang="en-US">kiosks. Introduction</span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"> to Digital Storytelling,</span><span lang="en-US"> on Tue, Feb 18, at 10:00 am Learn to use </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">Photo Story 3 </span><span lang="en-US">for Windows” to create a digital story with photos, special effects, soundtrack music, text, and your own voice narration and publish the finished product on the web via YouTube.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US"> </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">Public Records at Your Fingertips</span><span lang="en-US">, on Thur. Feb. 13, at 10:00 am, <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">Movie of Jackie Robinson </span><span lang="en-US">Sat. Feb. 22, 1:00 pm. Tips to </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">improve memory, attitude</span><span lang="en-US">, and focus to help one secure employment and earn promotions, Sat, Feb 8, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;">Pinterest for Beginners</span><span lang="en-US"> on Wed, Feb 26, 10:00 am, <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-size: large;">The Middle-School Program will not take place in February. Other programs at regular time. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;"> A Valentine Poem </span></span></h2>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;">I cannot tell, why He loves me so well, but He proved it on Calvary. </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: bold; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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