Three Things About Patton Village

Three things about Patton Village:




1. It has a reputaton of being a well know speed trap.



2. The residents like to fish in Peach Creek Lake.



3. H. L. Patton, purchased and developed, the land

where the town sits, which is about three miles

south of Splendora.

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H. L. Patton born in Splendora back in 1889-

Did well in the oil business, (H. L. Oil Corporation), and

still has much family history in this area, derived, from a hard

working man, of a unique kind.

.

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Mary Elizabeth Rumsey

Three by M.E./Rhymes of the Times

Three New Hours For The Splendora High School Library

Three new hours for the Splendora High School Library:




1. Everyday-open til 6 p.m.



2. Tuesdays-open til 9 p.m.



3. Thursdays-open til 9 p.m.

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More time to read-



Is taking the lead.



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Mary Elizabeth Rumsey



Three by M.E./Rhymes of the Times

Modern Mama Goose-On The Loose # 151

There was a lady who lived in

Splendora, East Montgomery

County-

Who began writing a book,

because an author she wanted

to be.





She read to her children every

single night-

And she knew that if she

tried she could get it right.





She wrote and wrote and it all

came together-

This lady from Splendora was

a true go-getter.







There was a lady who lived in

Splendora, East Montgomery

County-

Who became the author of

Bubba Bullfrog for Sheriff,

an official author she came

to be.







http://www.loristoneauthor.com/





Mary Elizabeth Rumsey

East Montgomery County

Three Things About Lori Stone

Three things about Lori Stone:




1. She lives in Splendora.



2. She is a stay at home mom of two.



3. She has written a wonderful book.

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Bubba Bullfrog for Sheriff, certainly worth a look-

As it is quite the children's latest book.

.




http://www.loristoneauthor.com/




Mary Elizabeth Rumsey

Three by M.E./Rhymes of the Times

Snowballs In East Montgomery County

In East Montgomery County the snow began to fall-


And for dessert, we had a snowball.

.



.

Mary Elizabeth Rumsey

East Montgomery County

Three Things About Hunter Clift Of Splendora

Three things about Hunter Clift of Splendora:




1. He is a senior at Splendora High School.



2. He recently attained Eagle Scout.



3. He made wooden benches for Peach Creek

Elementary School's music room.

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He will go far no doubt-

This Splendora High School

Eagle Scout.

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Mary Elizabeth Rumsey

East Montgomery County

East Montgomery County Historical Society November Meeting 2009

Speakers at the November 10th meeting of the East Montgomery County Historical Society will be genealogy researchers and residents of Splendora, Mr. and Mrs. Rayford Duke. Rayford is a direct descendant of Jeremiah Profit Duke and Mary Elizabeth Tullis, an early pioneer family of Splendora. The meeting will be held at the R. B. Tullis Library on Hwy 59 access road north of Community Drive. R.B. Tullis, for whom the library was named, was the older brother of Mary Elizabeth Tullis Duke. Meet and Greet will start at 6:30 p.m. with the meeting beginning at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come and learn more of this pioneer family.

-Written by Barbara Hamilton, EMCHS Historian-

Three Places To Get Some Fresh Produce

Three places to get some fresh produce:

1. At the grocery.

2. At a Farmer's Market.

3. At the Willmon Farm in Splendora.

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For home grown it is the place to be-

Nestled in East Montgomery County.

WILLMON FARM DIRECTIONS:

exit East River Drive from U.S. Highway 59 in

Splendora; head east on East River Drive for two miles;

Willmon Farm will be on the left.HOURS: open seven days

a week, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Mary Elizabeth Rumsey

Three by M.E./Rhymes of the Times

Three Ways To Know That It Is Never Too Late

Three ways to know that it is never too late:

1. You think about it.

2. You make a move towards it.

3. You actually do it.

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After twenty-three years Splendora resident Tom Lucas-

His high school diploma, he finally did amass.

Mary Elizabeth Rumsey

Three by M.E./Rhymes of the Times

Three Things Regarding Splendora Texas

Three things regarding Splendora Texas:

1. Founder's Day is over.

2. The utilities will be re-located.

3. There is a brand new mayor.
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For Dorothy Welch, a big congratulation-
May all go well with whatever you want to accomplish and get done.

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

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 That Soar

Three that soar:

1. Large owls.

2. Butterflies.

3. A pair of Eagle Scouts.
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Hailing from Splendora, East Montgomery County, Matthew Windham and Andy Hart-
Received their Eagle award, that they have worked hard for and intended on from the very start.

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

Three Things That Will Be Going On At Splendora's New Career & Technical Education Building

Three things that will be going on at Splendora's new Career and Technical Education building:

1. Floral design.

2. Criminal Justice.

3. Media technology.
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Along with additional CATE classes there is an automotive bay and an agriculture shop right behind Splendora High School-
In East Montgomery County at the location where theSplendora Wildcats rule.

Mary Elizabeth Rumsey
Three by M.E./Rhymes of the Times
East Montgomery County, Texas

Three Auditorium Stage Curtain Colors

Three Auditorium Stage Curtain Colors:

1. Dark scarlet.

2. Dark beige.

3. Dark red.
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Let the show begin in the fall of 2009-
As a new elementary school in Splendora, is what this East Montgomery County community will find.

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

Three To Keep In Our Prayers

Three to keep in our prayers:

1. Our soldiers.

2. Our children.

3. Amie Gafford.
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A 16 year old student, who was involved in an accident,
who attends Splendora High-
Plans to become a pediatrician, after this tragedy passes her by.
.
Mary Elizabeth Rumsey
Three by M.E./Rhymes of the Times

Three Things That Happened In 1896

Three things that happened back in Texas during 1896:

1. Judge Roy Bean staged the Fitzsimmons-Maher heavyweight title fight on a Rio Grand Island.

2. The first meeting of the Daughters of the Confederacy in Texas took place.

3. The city of Splendora, was founded, and for a brief time was named Cox's Switch.
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And to celebrate the day-
On May 10, the 28th annual Splendora Founders Day,will get underway..

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

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 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