Three Ways To Honor Those Who Have Gone Before Us

Three ways to honor those who have gone before us:

1. Clean up a cemetery.

2. Place flowers.

3. Have a dedication ceremony on March 15th, 10:a.m., at Enloe Cemetery in Porter, East
Montgomery County
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Private Kyle Grundy Needham and Private John Franklin McFadin-
Will be honored for their bravery and heroism, that occuredway back then..
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Three ways to let your feelings known about how you'd like to see East Montgomery County progress:

1. Over the fence.

2. Over a cup of coffee.

3. Over at the EMCID building at the Team City EMC Community Planning Summit.
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For all who live and work in East Montgomery County-
A free town meeting, March 5th, call 281-354-0051, to RSVP.
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.Three things that Montgomery County Citizens are doing in record numbers:

1. Working.

2. Shopping.

3. Early voting.
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Not in slumber-
Voting by record number..
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Mary Elizabeth Rumsey
Three by M.E./Rhymes of the Times

Three Types Of Headgear

Three types of headgear:

1. Hat.

2. Cap.

3. Bonnet.
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It's easy to picture and see-
Many bonnets, that were sported a longtime ago, in East Montgomery County..
-Mary Elizabeth Rumsey-
Three by M.E./Rhymes of the Times

Three Ways To Spend An Old-Fashioned Afternoon In East Montgomery County

Three ways to spend an old-fashioned afternoon in East Montgomery County:

1. Take a stroll.

2. Spend time with the children.

3. Attend the East Montgomery County History Day.
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See and experience how the East Montgomery County ancestors used to work and play-
How they pioneered the area, back in the day..
-Mary Elizabeth Rumsey-
Three by M.E./Rhymes of the Times

Three Things About The Upcoming East Montgomery County Texas History Day on March 15th

Three things about the upcoming East Montgomery County Texas History Day on March 15th:

1. Time will turn back.

2. The youngsters will learn a lesson or two.

3. It will be the first of many, in years to come.
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The East Montgomery County Historical Society-
Times may be changing, but so many generations, rememberhow it used to be..
-mary elizabeth rumsey-
three by m.e./rhymes of the times

An Original Pair

The original New Caney High School was built in 1940-
Right in the midst of East Montgomery County.
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Student classes nowadays are of the larger kind-
But back then, the first graduating seniors consisted of nine.
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Two alumni from that era were honored recently at the annual
2007 New Caney High School pep rally-
Ruby Epperson Hollis and Seymour Willis, were a charm to see.
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A pair of former students that stood out in the crowd-
Highlighted with applause, that was deservedly loud.
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Honoring those who came before us, enriches the whole
community-
Living, learning, and remembering, as to how it used to be.
-mary elizabeth rumsey-

Three Rewards For Participating In The Bluebonnet Reading Program At Peach Creek Elementary In Splendora

Three rewards for participating in the Bluebonnet Reading Program at Peach Creek Elementary in Splendora:

1. Expansion of reading skills.

2. Receiving a voting card, after reading 5 books, which includes writing a summary, performing Reader's Theatre scripts, and creating posters, that are based on the booksread.

3. Actually getting to vote, while receiving an "I voted" sticker and a snack.
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Peach Creek Elementary Reader's Theatre students were recognized, by the Splendora Independent School District board, in East Montgomery County-
Incuding Javier Rodriguez, Stephanie Alverado, Frankie York, Kaitlyn Baker, Brianne Morrow, Camille Poffinbarger, Brandon Napper, and Lindsey Alvey.

Mary Elizabeth Rumsey
Three by M.E./Rhymes of the Times

Three Things That Today Will Not Be Good For In East Montgomery County

Three things that today will not be good for in East Montgomery County:

1. Working in the yard.

2. Going on a picnic.

3. Playing outside.
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Thunderstorms in the forecast-
With much rain, that will be amassed.

Mary Elizabeth Rumsey
Three by M.E./Rhymes of the Times

Three Rush Hour Locations In Montgomery County On Valentine's Day

Three rush hour locations in Montgomery County on Valentine's Day:

1. Up and down Interstate 45.

2. Up and around Interstate 59.

3. Every florist shop around and in between, here and there, and practically everywhere
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From north, south, west to east-
All the florists in Montgomery County,labored heartily, until the orders ceased..
-Mary Elizabeth Rumsey-
Three by M.E./Rhymes of the Times

Three High Points of the South Texas Spectacular Dance/Drill Team Competition

Three High Points of the South Texas Spectacular Dance/Drill Team Competition:

1. The New Caney High School Bluebonnet Dance Team will host the occasion.

2. Solo performances will be Friday, at 6:30 p.m.

3. There will be an all-day competition, Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

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Danceline, a camp environment, created by a world famous Dallas Cowboy cheerleader, almost 20 years ago-

Specifically, aimed to help create, a lifetime habit, of a healthy mind, body, and spirit, that will continue to grow.

Mary Elizabeth Rumsey
Three by M.E./Rhymes of the Times

Three Things That The Children In East Montgomery County Like To Do

Three things that the children in East Montgomery County like to do:

1. Play softball.

2. Play baseball.

3. Play both sports in their brand new lighted park.

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Much sportsmanship and experience, they will gain-
At their newly constructed Ipes Park, in Splendora, on Ipes Lane.

Mary Elizabeth Rumsey
Three by M.E./Rhymes of the Times

EAST MONTGOMERY COUNTY HISTORY DAY

The East Montgomery County Historical Society-
Is inviting all, to come out, on March 15th, and bring the whole family.

Much, has been planned, and is in store, for all to experience and see-
Our heritage and culture, and just exactly, how it used to be.

We're starting the day off with a Civil War Grave Dedication-
At 10 a.m. at Enloe Cemetery, for Kyle Grundy Needham,
and John Franklin McFadin, that will be a privilege, to be done.

Then starting at noon, at Bull Sallas Park, in New Caney-
The East County History Day, will delight, the visiting community.

There will be booths to highlight our history, and much
fun, for everyone-
There will be a Civil War Camp and Historical Re-enactors,
dressed in full costume, with cannon and gun.

Unique Vendors and Craftsmen, which will certainly catch
one's eye-
Pioneer stew and cornbread, a cultural food staple, one that
everyone will have to give a try.

From 6 to 7 p.m. an East County Celebrity Cake Decorating
Contest will begin-
Join in the observing, and the rooting, of the celebrity entrant,
of your choice, you'd like to win.

And last, but not least, from 7-9:30 p.m., is our Civil War Dance-
Period costume is "optional", such as ladies wearing hooped
dresses, and the men wearing old fashioned coats and pants.

Dance to the band, "Time Was," and give pause, unrelieved-
As messages of the battles are announced and received.

$20 per person, or $35 per couple, refreshments will be flowing-
Right at that moment, that your newly learned dance steps, get
going.

A pioneer cabin setting will be available, to have your picture
taken, by a professional photographer-
Come on out, and join us to reminisce, how in East Montgomery
County, things once were.

-Mary Elizabeth Rumsey-
Porter, Texas

Three Good Reasons For Any City Museum To Reach Out To The Suburbs

Three good reasons for any city museum to reach out to the suburbs:

1. The surrounding counties do have an interest.

2. It is a profitable venture.

3. Millions live outside the city.
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Just for an example, Montgomery County, alone, has a population of 400,000, with much more room to grow-
So for city museums, the suburbs, and surrounding counties, including one day, East County, (the dinosaur park), is a smart way to go.
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Mary Elizabeth Rumsey
Three by M.E./Rhymes of the Times

Three Things About Coots Mathews, A Porter Texas Native

Three things about Coots Mathews, a Porter, Texas, native:

1. He was in the Air Force, as a tail gunner on B-17 bombers.

2. He worked with Red Adair, at the time John Wayne's movie, "Hellfighters," was filmed depicting their escapades.

3. Both he and Boots Hansen, formed their own oil well fighting company, named "Boots & Coots."
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To learn more about him, you're invited Tuesday, at 6:30pm, at the RB Tullis Libarary, in New Caney-
His life, told by daughter, Sharon Mathews Scott, and sister, Maurine Mathews, at a special meeting of the East Montgomery County Historical Society.
-Mary Elizabeth Rumsey-
Three by M.E./Rhymes of the Times