Three Reasons That Mrs. Violet Knight Received The R.B. Tullis Award

Three reasons that Mrs. Violet Knight received the R. B. Tullis Award:

1. She is a committed volunteer in the Splendora Schools and community.

2. She stretches that energy into a vast portion of East Montgomery County.

3. She is one fine and giving person.
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Congratulations to Mrs. Violet Knight-
Recognized by the Splendora Independent School District, and everyone else in sight.

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

Three Reasons To Plant A Tree

Three reasons to plant a tree:

1. For beauty.

2. For shade.

3. In memory.
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Friends, Teammates and family members gathered at
New Caney High School, April 22 to plant a tree in Tyler Issacks' memory-
A sophomore, who was a left-fielder for the junior varsity
baseball team, in East Montgomery County.

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

Three Competitions That The SkillsUSA 2009 Competition Team Were Recognized For At The Splendora Independent School District Board Meeting

Three Competitions that the SkillsUSA 2009 Competition Team were recognized for at the Splendora Independent School District board meeting:

1. Crime Scene Investigations.

2. Criminal Justice Quiz Bowl.

3. Felony Traffic Stop.
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Rebecca Rosebush, Randi Robinson, Noe Saladin, Jerry Bailey,
Brandon Harris, Jessica Jones, Holly Hooks, and Angelica Saucedo-
Congratulations to all, on all of that hard work, what a way to go..

Three Things About Katie Thornton

Three things about Katie Thornton:

1. She is a senior at Splendora High School.

2. She has plans to attend Texas A & M's Mays Business Honor Program.

3. She created the East Montgomery County Historical Society's logo.
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Drawn and perfected to represent how East Montgomery County used to be-
For the future on all paperwork, materials, and eventually a printed tee.

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

Three Things That Will Get You Through

Three things that will get you through:

1. Your faith.

2. Your family.

3. Your trusty old Magnavox television.
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According to the Editor of the East MontgomeryCounty Observer, Corey Turner, it certainly got him through-
Through Blockbuster nights, through documentaries, through many sports events, and through numerous short lived sitcom series too.

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

Three Uses For Old Cell Phones

Three uses for old cell phones:

1. To use as clocks.

2. For the kids to play with.

3. To be refurbished and donated for emergency use for battered women.
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A fundraiser for The London Lopers at the New Caney Sixth Grade Campus-
Sending them to the school via your child is a double plus.

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

Three Things That The East Montgomery County Historical Society Will Bring To The Texas Sawmill Festival 2009 On Saturday, May 30

Three things that the East Montgomery County Historical Society will bring to the Texas Sawmill Festival 2009 on Saturday, May 30:

1. Grandma's and Grandpa's Tool Display.

2. Old Timey Photo Booth.

3. A museum filled with photos, documents, and other items
depicting the history of East Montgomery County.
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Everyone should come out and see-
Just exactly how it used to be in East Montgomery County.
.

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

Three Things About The Month Of May

Three things about the month of May:

1. April showers bring those flowers.

2. We honor our Mothers.

3. The Texas Sawmill Festival 2009 has been rescheduled.
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Saturday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on the 30th of May-
The Texas Sawmill Festival 2009 will once
again get underway.

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

Three Parks In East Montgomery County

Three parks in East Montgomery County:

1. A. V. Bull Sallas Park.

2. Ipes Road Sports Park.

3. Ed Rinehart Park at Valley Ranch.
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The $3.2 million project is scheduled to open in May-
On a 32-acre site, 10 youth baseball fields, 2 gazebos,
a concession stand with restrooms, paved parking, and
a playground for the children to play.

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

Three Things That Saturday's Rain Brought

Three things that Saturday's rain brought:

1. Much needed moisture.

2. Flooding.

3. A new date for the Texas Sawmill Festival 2009.
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Postponed for a bit-
An East Montgomery County-wide hit.

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

Three Ways To Look At Porter, Texas

Three ways to look at Porter, Texas:

1. "Boggy Prairie". (1870)

2. Entre. (1891)

3. Porter's Mill. (1892)
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Then on to the name of "Porter's" until 1953-
Eventually subtracting the "s", the name Porter, it came to be.

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

Three Favorite Recipes

Three favorite recipes:

1. Betty Crocker.

2. Rachael Ray.

3. East Montgomery County.
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The East Montgomery County Cookbook proudly
presented by the Community Commerce Chamber of East Montgomery County-
Submit your recipe before July 15th, and in this favorite collection your recipe is gonna be.

For More Information Call Susanne Kite 281-217-3415 Or The Chamber Office 281-354-0051.

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

Three things worth saving:

1. Life.

2. Liberty.

3. The Old Community Building.
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The East Montgomery County Historical Society-
Preserving the heritage of East Montgomery County.

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

Three Times For The Weekend

Three times for the weekend:

1. Friday - 7:15 p.m.

2. Saturday - 6 p.m.

3. Sunday - 1:30 p.m.
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The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4816 in Porter is the place to go-
To socialize, to have fun, to play bingo..

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

Three Things To Do Before Voting

Three things to do before voting:

1. Register.

2. Research the candidates running in the May 9 election.

3. Meet and hear the running candidates in person.
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The Concerned Citizens of East Montgomery County's annual Candidate Forum, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on April 21, a voter's must-
Will be held in the Large Group Instruction Room at the New Caney Ninth Grade Campus..

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

Three Fire Departments That Will Be Featured At Texas Sawmill Festival 2009

Three Fire Departments that will be featured at Texas Sawmill Festival 2009:

1. Porter.

2. New Caney.

3. Splendora.
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Volunteering their time with the children of East Montgomery County-
With plenty of games played and much competition supervised
and fairly done with all to agree.
.
Mary Elizabeth Rumsey
Three by M.E./Rhymes of the Times

Three Fire Departments That Will Be Featured At Texas Sawmill Festival 2009

Three Fire Departments that will be featured at Texas Sawmill Festival 2009:

1. Porter.

2. New Caney.

3. Splendora.
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Volunteering their time with the children of East Montgomery County-
With plenty of games played and much competition supervisedand fairly done with all to agree..

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

Three Small Numbers

Three small numbers:

1. One.

2. Two.

3. 14,301.
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With 210,367 registered voters in Montgomery County-
More in number to show up to vote is what there ought to be..

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

Three Things That A Special Needs Child Needs

Three things that a special needs child needs:

1. Love.

2. Equipment, medical care, therapy.

3. Support from the community.
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The sixth annual Ride for the Bear event beginningat Porter Wal-Mart is scheduled for April 25, a 105-mile route-
Named for Lindsay McMillan, whose nickname Bear,was given by her uncle Trey McMillan, through much love,no doubt..

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

Three Fire Departments That Can Make Some Great Spaghetti

Three Fire Departments that can make some great spaghetti:

1. Humble.

2. Porter.

3. New Caney.
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At the Humble Civic Center on April 24 the three will compete-
During the 43rd annual Rotary Club of Humble Intercontinental Spaghetti Supper, for the public it will be a treat..

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

Three Reasons To Wear Old Clothes

Three reasons to wear old clothes:

1. You're attached to them.

2. They're comfortable.

3. To have your photo taken at the Old Timey Photo Booth.
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The Texas Sawmill Festival, April 18, featuring the East Montgomery
County Historical Society-
Taking photos with you dressed up as they did back in the old
days of East Montgomery County.
.

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

Three Things That The East Montgomery County Historical Society Will Bring To The Texas Sawmill Festival 2009

Three things that the East Montgomery County Historical Society will bring to the Texas Sawmill Festival 2009:


1. Grandma's and Grandpa's Tool Display.

2. Old Timey Photo Booth.

3. A museum filled with photos, documents, and other items
depicting the history of East Montgomery County.
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Everyone should come out and see-
Just exactly how it used to be in East Montgomery County.
.

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

Three Types Of Friends

Three types of friends:

1. Best.

2. Good.

3. Fretted.
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At Texas Sawmill Festival 2009-
Acoustic musicians playing old time music is what one will find.
.
Mary Elizabeth Rumsey
Three by M.E./Rhymes of the Times

Three Things Included At The Roman Forest Special Events Committee Easter Egg Hunt

Three things included at the Roman Forest Special Events Committee Easter Egg Hunt:

1. Easter baskets for sale.

2. Egg hunts for different age groups.

3. The chance to benefit the Roman Forest 2009 Fourth of July
Fireworks Show.
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April 11 at the Roman Forest City Park from 11 a.m. to one-
With hot dogs and drinks for sale, and 11-11:30 a.m. being
the time that the sign-ups for the hunts will be done.
.

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

Three Things That Happened In 1984

Three things that happened in 1984:

1. The first annual MTV Video Awards were held in New York City.

2. Beverly Hills Cop, Ghostbusters, and Indiana Jones and the
Temple of Doom, were the three top grossing films.

3. The New Caney High School Class of that year graduated.
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The 25th reunion is set for the weekend of June 12 and 13, for this
special class of 1984-
Visit www.NCHS1984.com for detailed information and to learn more.
.

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

Three Reasons To Have Super Bright Lights Near The Courthouse In East Montgomery County

Three reasons to have super bright lights near the courthouse in East Montgomery County:

1. Four softball fields.

2. Four baseball fields.

3. Two T-Ball fields.
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Bright lights and trees planted to make shade-
For the children of East Montgomery County,
this wonderful entity was created and made.
.

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

Three Ways To Help The Committee For The New Caney High School Project Graduation To Succeed

Three ways to help the Committee for the New Caney High School Project Graduation to succeed:

1. Attend the committee's fundraiser, a Bass Tournament April 11 at the Cast-Away R.V. Park at Lake Conroe.

2. Attend on April 25, the committee's garage sale at New Caney Elementary School.

3. Attend two more of their events. A barbecue cook-off and car and bike show.
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For all the 2009 New Caney High School graduate students that you know-
Ensuring that they have a great celebration with a safe place to go.
.

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Mary Elizabeth Rumsey
Three by M.E./Rhymes of the Times
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BBQ Cook-off and Car Show

New Caney Project Graduation

Class of 2009

Bull Sallas Park

BBQ Cook-off (May 1-2, 2009)Categories:

Brisket Chicken Open

Ribs BeansTrophies for 1st thru 3rd every event

Entry fee - $125 for all categories

TGCBCA sanctioned

Car/Bike Show (May 2, 2009)

$25 entry fee

trophies awarded

Silent Auction

Craft Booths ($25 booth + $25 auction item)

DJ

Concession Stand

50/50 raffle drawing
For more information and entry forms:

www.newcaneyprojectgraduation.org

Rhonda Gallagher - nchsprojgrad@ymail.com

Pat Curtis - patcurtis@embarqmail.com

Three Ways To Know That You Have Seen The Light

Three ways to know that you have seen the light:

1. You suddenly get it.

2. The problem is solved.

3. You take a ride under the overpass at FM 1314 and Hwy. 59.
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The road construction in East Montgomery County is moving along-
As those lights under the overpass are glowing bright and strong.

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

Three Ways To communicate With Your Congressperson

Three ways to communicate with your Congressperson:

1. Write them a letter.

2. E-mail their office.

3. Join them in a roundtable discussion.
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Congressman Kevin Brady will be holding a round table discussion
with members of the Community Chamber of Commerce of East Montgomery County-
On April 14th at 9am in the Atrium at EMCID, reservations required, although the event is free.

Click Here for More Information
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Mary Elizabeth Rumsey
Three by M.E./Rhymes of the Times

Three Reasons To Be Proud Of The Splendora High School Academic Decathlon Team

Three reasons to be proud of The Splendora High School Academic Decathlon Team:

1. They are one determined group of students.

2. They won first place at the Regional 7 Competition.

3. They won third place at The 2008-2009 Small School State Competition
at San Antonio College.
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Many congratulations that are well deserved as they now take up the
subject of the French Revolution for next year-
Beginning with the reading of A Tale of Two Cities, with an agenda
that is crystal clear.
.

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

Three Scenarios Regarding The Number 50

Three scenarios regarding the number 50:

1. I turned that a while back.

2. The money bill features U. S. President Ulysses S. Grant.

3. The amount of East Montgomery County citizens riding with
The Community Chamber of Commerce of East Montgomery
County on Tuesday, to visit the Texas Capitol.
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Celebrating Montgomery County Day-
A "unique" county that is growing everyday.
.

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

Three Reasons To Attend The East Montgomery County Historical Society Garage Sale Today

Three reasons to attend the East Montgomery County Historical Society garage sale today:

1. There's always something interesting.

2. You might find just what you were looking for.

3. We can talk a little history about the area.
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Behind Home Depot next to the Porter Fire Station between 9am
and 4-
On Saturday, April 4, we'll be waiting for you, just come on in the door.
.
Mary Elizabeth Rumsey
Three by M.E./Rhymes of the Times
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Three Reasons To Take A Bus To The Texas Capitol

Three reasons to take a bus to the Texas Capitol:

1. To view the scenery along the way.

2. To see the state government in action.

3. To enjoy the company of the members of the Community
Chamber of Commerce of East Montgomery County.
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Celebrating Montgomery County Day-
Off to the Texas Capitol, in their own special way.
.
Mary Elizabeth Rumsey
Three by M.E./Rhymes of the Times
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Three Ways To Keep Up With What Is Going On In Your Community

Three ways to keep up with what is going on in your community:

1. Read your local paper.

2. Speak with your neighbors.

3. Attend the Concerned Citizens of Montgomery County Meeting.
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Next meeting Monday, April 6, at 7:30pm at the R. B. Tullis
Library in New Caney-
With the featured speaker being Debbie Haas, a volunteer
with the Animal Shelter of Montgomery County.
.

.
(April is National Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month, and one
thing is clear-
The Montgomery County Animal Shelter could certainly utilize
a caring citizen to volunteer.)
.
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Mary Elizabeth Rumsey
Three by M.E./Rhymes of the Times

Three Reasons To Attend The East Montgomery County Historical Society Garage Sale On April 3 & 4

Three reasons to attend the East Montgomery County Historical Society
garage sale on April 3 & 4:

1. There's always something interesting.

2. You might find just what you were looking for.

3. We can talk a little history about the area.
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Behind Home Depot next to the Porter Fire Station between 9am and 4-
On both days we'll be waiting for you, just come on in the door..

Mary Elizabeth Rumsey
East Montgomery County

Three Reasons To Wear A Hat

Three reasons to wear a hat:

1. To keep your head warm.

2. For fashion.

3. For the Pasta for Pennies fundraiser for the Lymphoma and Leukemia Society.
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Wearing hats to school for one dollar, on April 3rd is a must-
For the New Caney Sixth Grade Campus..

Mary Elizabeth Rumsey
East Montgomery County