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VOLUME 21 ● NUMBER 47
A Public Service of
McCLAIN’S FOOD MARKET
SHEPHERD COMMUNITY NEWS
SISD Board Briefs
November 14, 2011
Meeting called to order at 7:10 pm by President Bailes. The record
reflects there was a quorum. Member Mike Courvelle was not present.
Open Forum: Middle School Student Council representatives presented
a slideshow of their participation at the Texas Association of
Student Council Middle Level Conference in San Marcos. They expressed
their appreciation to the school board for letting them attend
and thanked the Shepherd Masonic Lodge for their monetary donation.
Motion was made by John Few and seconded by David Smith to
approve Consent Items (approve minutes of regular meeting dated
10/17/11, approve financial reports and check register for October).
The motion carried.
Campus Reports: Enrollment Attendance
Primary 517 96%
Intermediate 428 96.7%
Middle School 419 96.2%
High School 533 94.5%
*For campus events visit the district website, www.shepherdisd.net
Other Reports
Pat Murphy reported on district maintenance, transportation and construction.
Bob Jones, Athletic Director, gave district athletic program report.
Jeff Sparks, SISD Chief of Police, gave the Police Department report.
Jan Page, Director of Personnel, gave the Highly Qualified Staff Report.
Action Items:
A motion was made by Darryl Richardson and seconded by David
Smith to approve by resolution, a candidate for the Board of Directors
of the San Jacinto County Appraisal District. The motion carried.
A motion was made by John Few and seconded by Mike Flynt to approve
the request to waive building use fees for the Shepherd Lil Dribblers.
The motion carried. Darryl Richardson abstained.
The motion was made by Charles Dodd and seconded by David Smith
to renew the Special Education retainer agreement with Walsh Anderson
.The motion carried.
The motion was made by John Few and seconded by Charles Dodd to
approve Policy Update 91 leaving the language of DC Local as previously
adopted. The motion carried.
The motion was made by David Smith and seconded by Charles Dodd
to approve the modification of the High School semester grade calculation
by eliminating semester exams. The motion carried.
The motion was made by Charles Dodd and seconded by Mike Flynt
to purchase technology equipment through the Instructional Materials
Allotment. The motion carried.
The motion was made by David Smith and seconded by Charles Dodd
to approve additional building improvements with construction funds.
The motion carried.
The motion was made by John Few and seconded by Darryl Richardson
to purchase calculators in preparation for End of Course exams.
The motion carried.
Executive Session
The board did not enter into executive session.
Darryl Richardson made a motion to adjourn. David Smith seconded
the motion. The meeting adjourned at 8:35 pm.
Closing Activities: The next Regular Board Meeting is scheduled for
Monday, December 12, 2011 at 7:00pm.
Web Wednesday Topic of the Week:
voicethread.com
Shepherd ISD to Host STAAR Parent
Information Meeting
STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) is the
new state assessment that begins in the 2011-12 school year with Texas
students grades 3-9.
Shepherd ISD will host a STAAR Parent Information Meeting on
November 29, 2011. The meeting will be held at Shepherd High
School cafeteria at 6:30pm. Parents of students grades K-12 are highly
encouraged to attend to gain awareness in new testing requirements,
become informed about curriculum changes, increased rigor in the
classrooms, and ways to become involved in your student’s learning.
Lil Dribblers Draft
Basketball draft for Shepherd Lil Dribblers will be December 5, 2011
at Shepherd Intermediate gym at 5:30 pm. This will be the absolute last
chance to sign up for basketball (fee $70.00) or cheerleading (fee $75.00).
Interested coaches please show up this night. This will also be the night
we pick teams. Any questions contact: Shelia Richardson 936-628-1584.
Young Authors at SPS
Students in Mrs. Mathis’ second grade class at Shepherd Primary
have just completed writing and illustrating their own books. They
were very excited to read their stories to other classes and can’t wait to
write their next books!
Pictured are: (back row) Elisabeth Nowling, Luke Currie, Landen
Robbins, Ciria Pena, Caitlin Clark, Desirae Bullock, and Vanessa Gonzalez.
(middle row) Aelyn Salas, Aulstin Baloy, Angel Vasquez, Julio
Estrada, Martin Zamora, Chloe Brown, Mustafa Bham and Alfredo Salas.
(front row) Mikayla Bogany, Bree Jipson and Khayman Schauer.
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Fall Is for Herbs
Part Two in a Two Part Series
Some herb seeds such as dill, anise, caraway, or coriander can be
used for flavorings.
Perennial herbs can be propagated by cuttings or by division. Divide
plants every 3 to 4 years in the early spring. The plants should be dug
up and cut into several sections. You can also cut 4 to 6 inch sections
of the stem and root these by placing the cuttings in moist sand
in a shady area. In 4 to 8 weeks, roots should form on these cuttings.
Herbs such as sage, winter savory, and thyme can be propagated by
division of the roots or crowns.
Leaves of many herbs such as parsley and chives can be harvested
for fresh seasonings. On these plants you can gradually remove some
of the leaves as you need them. Don't remove all the foliage at one
time. These plants will produce over a long period of time if they are
cared for well.
On rosemary and thyme, clip the tops when the plants are in full
bloom. Usually leaves and flowers are harvested together. Basil, fennel,
mint, sage, summer savory, sweet marjoram, tarragon, and winter
savory are harvested just before the plants starts to bloom.
Chervil and parsley leaves can be cut and dried anytime. Lovage
leaves should be harvested early during the first flush of growth.
After harvesting, hang the herbs in loosely tied bundles in a wellventilated
room. You can also spread the branches on a screen, cheesecloth,
or hardware cloth. For herbs where leaves only are needed, the
leaves can be spread on flat trays. Keep dust off the herbs by a cloth
or similar protective cover that will l allow moisture to pass through.
Many of the herbs we grow today are from the Mediterranean region
of the world and thus hot, dry summer weather suits them perfectly.
All too often gardeners lose herbs because they don't have good
enough drainage (they really do best in a raised bed) or because they
don't have them in the right exposure. Most require sun. The mints
and a few other herbs will grow well in shade or partial shade.
Following is a list and description of some commonly used, adapted
herbs for this area:
Basil - One of the easies of all herbs to grow. Rather strong herb, but
is delightful when chopped fine and mixed with butter. There is also a
purple-leafed basil and a lemon-scented basil. Basis is quite tender so
at the first sign of front, you can expect to lose it.
Chamomile - This makes one of the best of all herbal teas. Two
varieties are English an d German. The dried blossoms of either can
be used to make ta. Experiment by pouring boiling water over 1 tablespoon
for each cup and then filter through a tea strainer after it has
steeped for about 10-15 minutes.
Catnip - An interesting herb to grow, especially if you have cats. Cats
like to roll all over the catnip so you'll probably find it is best to grow in
a hanging basket. It is sometimes used to make hot tea., catnip's main
attribute seems to known only by cats.
Comfrey - Comfrey is a rank-growing herb with large "donkey-ear"
leaves that remind one of green sandpaper. It has been promoted as
being high in protein and an excellent foodstuff, but unfortunately, it
is hard to find a suitable way to eat it. It is widely used as a tea made
either from the leaves or from the roots.
Lemon Balm - A member of the mint family, it is very a very rank growing
plant. The leaves have a strong lemon odor and make a delightful tea
or they can be used to flavor regular teas. Because of its extreme vigor,
it's probably best to grow this plant in a confined bed or in containers.
Marjoram & Oregano - These herbs are quite similar, although Marjoram
is considered the milder of the two. They are easy to grown and
used year round. They look best in the fall and winter than in midsummer
when the growth begins to slow. Oregano is the familiar herb in
pizzas and one plant would make a lot of pizzas.
Mints - There are many mints - spearmint is the most popular and easiest
to grow. Peppermint is more difficult. There's a pineapple mint,
an apple mint, an orange mint (this is so vigorous it soon becomes a
week) and many variations of basic fragrances. All mints appreciate
moisture and do best in afternoon shade. A good place to plant spearmint
is the base of a downspout.
Rosemary - Rosemary comes in many forms from a bush to as low as
a groundcover. The fragrance is rather strong, but rosemary is typically
used with many meat dishes, especially chicken. Take a sprig of
rosemary, dip into barbecue sauce and then brush it on chicken.
Chives - Smallest member of the onion family. Easily grown from
seed or transplants. Use any way you would onions.
Coriander - Also known as Cilantro or Chinese Parsley. Strong clean
flavor used in Mexican cooking. Use only young leaves, the older
ones are too strong. The seeds have a flavor similar to orange and are
an important ingredient in pickling spice and curry powder.
Dill - One of the easies herbs to grow from seed. Used in pickling,
most vegetables, fish and the dried seed can be added to bread dough
for a caraway-like flavor. Add to vinegar used to make salad dressings.
The large caterpillars that love to eat dill will turn into swallowtail butterflies,
so plant enough for you and them.
Parsley - Without a doubt the most used and least eaten herb in the
world. Mostly used as a garnish and promptly thrown away. Loaded
with vitamins and minerals. Excellent dipped in a batter and deep
fried. Brown with butter and garlic for a sauce to base grilled meats.
Sage - Another herb that doubles as a durable landscape plant - very
drought resistant. Leaves should be dried before using. It is a must
in stuffing for poultry.
Thyme - With over 400 species available, this herb is another valuable
plant to use in beds, rock gardens, and as a landscape accent. Thyme
goes well in most meat dishes, poultry, fish, soups and vegetables dishes.
Thyme is a key herb used to make Cajun gumbo.
Thyme, along with Sage, Rosemary, Marjoram, and Oregano should
be considered the basics of every herb garden.
For more information visit: http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/about.html
Shepherd Middle School Attends
TASC Conference
On November 11 & 12, 2011, 17 members of the newly formed Shepherd
Middle School Student Council attended the Texas Association of
Student Councils Middle Level State Conference in San Marcos, Texas.
They attended sessions on leadership, patriotism and pride, community
service, and team building. They enjoyed meeting students from
across the state of Texas and learning new ideas to bring back to SMS.
Pictured: Front Row, left to right: President Shelby Brawner, Secretary
Zach Jenkins, Isabella Banda, Jackson Washburn; Back Row, left
to right: Sponsor Brian Thompson, Kerri Kirchner, April Champion,
Brittany Winn, Vice President Shelby Barlow, Treasurer Jeffre Wagley,
and Sponsor Fran Manwaring.
Shepherd, Texas
November 30, 2011
Fake Checks in SJC
From SJC Sheriff’s Office: Some residents of San Jacinto County
have received a letter from Fort Dearborn Insurance Company with an
attached check. Please be aware that they are counterfeit!
Toyz for Kidz Toy Drive
Drop off new upwrapped toys at any precinct office, San Jacinto
County Sheriff’s Department, or Court House office between now and
December 13th.
Missing Man Killed by Fire
November 18th at approximately 11:00 PM San Jacinto County
Sheriffs deputies responded to a large woods fire call behind the Joy
Juice Liquor store in Shepherd.
When deputies arrived at the location they were informed by fire personnel
that a white male, whose identification is being withheld at this time,
was found engulfed in flames and was quickly extinguished by fire crews.
The victim was taken to Cleveland ER where he was pronounced
deceased and an autopsy ordered to determine the exact cause of death.
A missing persons report was filed for the victim earlier that morning
after he had failed to return to his residence for several days.
This investigation has been turned over to San Jacinto county Detectives
for further investigation.
Man Found Dead in Vehicle
November 19th at approximately 8:45am, San Jacinto County deputies
were called to a location in New Waverly where a 73 year old man,
later identified as Robert Lee Ellisor, had been found inside his vehicle
deceased.
An autopsy was conducted and the death has been ruled as accidential.
Hwy 59 Traffic Change
This is to inform you that TxDot will made a traffic change on Saturday,
November 19, 2011. All north bound traffic was switched to the
new north bound traffic lanes. There will be a north bound exit for the
following roads: FM 3460 and Loop 424
If heading north from Cleveland, all Cherry Creek residents must
take the FM 3460 & Loop 424 exit.
Senior Menu
12-1 Thurs: Beef macaroni casserole, Italian vegetables, black-eyed
peas, wheat bread, fresh fruit or juice
12-1 Fri: Meatballs and gravy, rice, carrot coins, wheat bread, fresh
fruit or juice
12-5 Mon: Chicken rice casserole, pork & beans, wheat bread, fresh
fruit or juice
12-6 Tues: Meatballs & gravy, mashed potatoes & gravy, veggie blend,
wheat bread, fresh fruit or juice
Primary Students Celebrate
Fundraiser at Incredible Pizza
Shepherd Primary would like to say thank you to the parents and community
members who helped make our fund raiser a big success. Pictured
above are the students who sold at least 15 items and were able
to participate in a trip to Incredible Pizza.
Pre-K Learns About Thanksgiving
Mrs. Mohler’s Pre-K friends at Shepherd Primary are ready to celebrate
Thanksgiving! They have prepared for the holiday by learning
about the first Thanksgiving, writing about the things they are thankful
for, and making silly turkeys.
Students pictured: Cecil Ivey, Hannah Collins, Leah Phillips, Adian
Chavez, Blaine Frerichs, Kirstin Kangas, and Trent Aills.

Did you know…
By Yvonne Ryba
Saturday, December 3rd , is almost here!
Shepherd's Christmas in Gazebo Park will be
the perfect place to be this year. Now that the
Burn Ban has finally ended, (Have we ever been so grateful for rain?)
we will be having our Firework display after the Concert at the High
School. This is the July 4th firework display we couldn't have then!
The theme this year is Christmas Treasure. If you want to dress up for
the day in costume, please do!
Starting at noon, vendors will be selling their goods in the park. Want
to be a vendor? If you are a non-profit organization, the cost is $5 for
a booth. All others are $10. Call 936-628-3890 for more information
and an application.
The parade starts at 6.30 PM. Judging will be earlier, as usual, and
there is no charge for entering. Janet Yarborough is our driver for our
Grand Marshals. One of them is Janet's mom, who is 90 years old. She
was serving as a nurse at Pearl Harbor. She is joined by George Radney,
also a veteran of WW 2, the last living cavalryman of his troop.
The route will be different from last year. To make it easier for the
floats to maneuver, the route will be straight from the Baptist parking
lot, across the rail road tracks to the four corners, then it will turn right
on Loop 242 ending at the High School. Remember to bring your folding
chairs, so you can enjoy the concert and then the fireworks!
We have an Antique Tractor display and the Cowboy Church are
bringing their Bucking Bull. The Senior Center is cooking Chicken
and Dumplings. The Fire Dept will also be selling food and the library
will be having an open day with refreshments available. Shepherd Library
will be having a fund raiser at the same time, so please drop by
to enjoy. The mules, Rhett and Butler, will be there to give rides and
we have vendors selling jewelry and candy and more.
The Tree lighting will be at 6 PM and we will have lots of entertainment,
including favorites from last year and some new additions to the
program. One of these is the Jazz Band from Shepherd, headed by our
musical Mr. Wilson. We will have the High School Band, of course,
and lots of other musical entertainment. Santa will be there, happy to
share photo opportunities in the Gazebo.
If you want to enter the competition for “Best Decorated House” or
“Best Decorated Business”, you will need to fill out an application. You
can call the Chamber number above or call in at the Precinct 2 Annex
and get one from Betty Greenhouse. In the Best House category, 1st
prize is $100, 2nd is $50 and 3rd wins $25. In the Business category,
plaques will be awarded. Join in this effort to make this Christmas a truly
happy and blessed event, where community spirit connects everyone.
Brought to you by Shepherd Chamber of Commerce.
To be featured here, call 936-628-6397
www.greatershepherdchamberofcommerce.org
Obituaries
Business News
LIBBY’S RESALE AND MORE: Opening December 1st. Located
at 6190 Hwy 59 south (old Shepherd Feed & Tack). A little bit of everything.
Great Christmas gifts!
The Path to a Joyful Life
Free Guided Zen Meditation every Saturday afternoon, 3 - 5 pm
Chung Tai International Retreat Center
425 Blackberry Lane, Shepherd, TX 77371
(936) 365-2451 or (936) 365-2454 or www.ctcmusa.org
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It’s the HSPCA Winter Camp 2011
Love animals? Want to spend time with them?
Want to learn more about them? This is the camp for you!
WHO: For kids ages 8-12
WHAT: 2 full weeks of Critter Camp at the Houston SPCA! You can
sign up for one or more days or sign up by the week!
WHEN: Dec. 19-23 and also Dec. 26-30. from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
daily. (Sorry, we do not offer before- or after-camp care.)
WHERE: Houston SPCA Annex (not the shelter bldg) at 7007 Katy
Rd, Houston, TX 77024.
What will we do? Each day we will:
• Spend hands-on time with our shelter dogs, cats and farm animals.
• Learn fun and new facts about our favorite friends, the animals.
• Enjoy a different experience each day--but it’s always about the animals!!
• Participate with animal-themed crafts, activities and games.
• Make new friends who love what you love—the animals, of course!
Early Bird Special:
Daily: $75.00 per day, per camper, through 11/26
Weekly: $350 per week through 11/26
Rates after 11/26:
Daily: $80 per day per camper
Weekly: $375 per week
Fee includes all craft materials, afternoon snack and drink. Campers
must bring lunch w/drink each day.
Kathy Diana Newsom
September 3, 1954 – November 13, 2011
Kathy Diana Newsom, age 57, of Shepherd, Texas, passed away
Sunday, November 13, 2011 at her residence.
She was born on September 3, 1954. She weighed only two pounds.
The doctor said she would never make it and sent her home to die. She
did survive and went on to lead an extraordinary
life. She raised 3 kids; Laura Marie Harris, Diana
Marie Dyer, and Misty Kavett Dyer and husband,
Kurt Riley –with the exception of special daughter,
Virginia Hillhouse. She was the second oldest of
five kids from Ruthie Atchley. Brothers and sisters
include David Richardson, Calvin Richardson,
Vanessa (Hoss), and Janice Stowe.
She is preceded in death by her grandfather,
Hoyle Moore and her good friend, Dr. Pat McMurrey. She will be remembered
lovingly by her mother, Ruth Atchley and husband, Don;
father, Robert Lee Richardson; grandchildren, Lexton, Nacole, Kaitlyn,
Laken, Jordan, Brayden, Kayla, Ciara, and one on the way; greatgrandchild,
Addison Harbour; special friend, Gale Evans; friends,
Wallace Hooper, Aunt Sue, and Victor Greene; numerous nieces, nephews,
cousins, and other cherished family members and faithful friends.
Rev. Richard Fontennette of Lake Station Baptist Church presided
over graveside services held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 18, 2011
at Farley Chapel Cemetery, Shepherd, Texas. Pallbearers included Kurt
Riley, Gale Evans, David Richardson, Don Atchley, Calvin Richardson,
and Charles Jones; honorary pallbearer included Wallace Hooper.
May you rest in peace and sing with the Angels. We love you momma.
Bacon, Egg, & Cheese Wreath
Ingredients:
1 can of crescents, 8 count
5 large eggs
1 cup of shredded cheese (any cheese will work)
8 slices of fully cooked bacon
Salsa (optional)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Scramble eggs on stove top.
Lay out crescents on a parchment
lined pizza pan like an 8-point
star (as shown). Lay one piece
of cooked bacon onto each crescent.
Add about 1/3 cup of cheese
in a circle around the bottom,
then the eggs, then more cheese.
Next, fold the ends of the crescents
over the top of the eggs
and sprinkle with the rest of the
cheese. Bake for about 17 minutes
or until crescents are golden brown. Can be served with salsa.
Snickerdoodle Muffins
Ingredients:
2 sticks unsalted butter
1 cup sugar
2 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
¾ tsp baking soda
¾ tsp baking powder
¾ tsp cream of tartar
¾ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1 and ¼ cup sour cream
2 and ¼ cups all purpose flour
1 cup sugar and 2 TBS cinnamon
mixed together for
rolling
Directions:
Cream the butter and sugar
until soft about 3 to 5 minutes. Add in the vanilla. Add in the eggs one
at a time and mix until each is incorporated.
In a separate, mix together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder
and cream of tarter.
Add the flour mixture and the sour cream alternately to the egg-butter
mixture in the additions. Start with the flour and end with the flour.
Scrape the bowl occasionally.
Using an ice cream scoop, scoop out muffin batter one at a time and
drop into a shallow bowl filled with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Roll
the muffin around in the mixture until it is covered completely in cinnamon
sugar.. Place muffin into a greased muffin tin.. Depending on the
size of your tins, you should get about 12 to 14 muffins. Bake them for
approx. 20-22 minutes in a 350F oven or until they are golden brown.
Coming to McClain’s Video
Friday12.2.11
The Smurfs (PG) animation: When the evil wizard
Gargamel chases the tiny blue Smurfs out of their village,
they tumble from their magical world into New
York City. Starring (voices): Hank Azaria, Neil Patrick
Harris, Jayma Mays
Friends with Benefits (R) comedy/
romance: While trying to avoid the
clichés of Hollywood romantic comedies,
Dylan and Jamie soon discover that adding the
act of sex to their friendship does lead to complications.
Starring: Mila Kunis, Justin
Timberlake, Patricia Clarkson
Seven Days in Utopia (G) drama/sport: After a disastrous
debut on the pro circuit, a young golfer finds
himself unexpectedly stranded in Utopia, Texas and
welcomed by an eccentric rancher. Starring: Lucas
Black, Robert Duvall, Melissa Leo
Coming Tuesday 12.6.11
The Hangover: Part II (R) comedy: Two years after
the bachelor party in Las Vegas, Phil, Stu, Alan, and
Doug jet to Thailand for Stu’s wedding. Stu’s plan for a
subdued pre-wedding brunch, however, goes seriously
awry. Starring: Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis,
Ed Helms
Cowboys & Aliens (PG-13) action/scifi:
A spaceship arrives in Arizona, 1873,
to take over the Earth, starting with the Wild West region.
A posse of cowboys and natives are all that stand
in their way. Starring: Harrison Ford, Daniel Craig,
Olivia Wilde
The Debt (R) drama/thriller: The espionage thriller
begins in 1997, as shocking news reaches retired Mossad
secret agents Rachel and Stefan about their former
colleague David. All three have been venerated for decades
by their country because of the mission that they
undertook back in 1966, when the trio tracked down
Nazi war criminal Vogel in East Berlin. At great risk,
and at considerable personal cost, the team’s mission
was accomplished - or was it? The suspense builds in
and across two different time periods, with startling action and surprising
revelations. Starring: Helen Mirren, Sam Worthington, Tom
Wilkinson
The Help (PG-13) drama: An aspiring author during
the civil rights movement of the 1960’s decides to write
a book detailing the African-American maid’s point of
view on the white families for which they work, and the
hardships they go through on a daily basis. Starring:
Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Octavia
Spencer
Mr. Popper’s Penguins (PG) comedy/family: The
life of a businessman begins to change after he inherits
six penguins, and as he transforms his apartment into a
winter wonderland, his professional side starts to unravel.
Starring: Jim Carrey, Carla Gugino, Angela
Lansbury
Church News
November 30, 2011
Community Classifieds
FOR SALE: Propane Tank $75.00—New electrical pole and box
$75.00—Electric water heater (two years old) $50.00—If you buy you
move. Call Beverly 936-689-6240, leave a message.
FOR SALE: Cozy 2 bedroom house in Romayor, owner finance
$38,000. Please call 281-592-0601.
FOR SALE: Two bedroom, one bath trailer on fenced-in lot in San
Jacinto county. Remodeled inside with wood floors and kitchen cabinets
and more. Asking $18,000, call Ken if interested. 281-659-6498.
FOR SALE: Corner rebar, 40 pieces $2.00 each and cultured marble
vanity sink tops. Please call 281-592-0601.
FOR SALE: Large rabbits, $10.00 each or 3 for $25.00. Please call
281-659-7780.
FOR SALE: 275 gallon totes—FDA approved—sanitized and ready
to go, perfect condition and good as new! $65.00 each, many available!
For deer camps, bio-diesel, water, fuels, storage. Contact Cody
at 936- 689-5268.
FOR SALE: TD7E Dresser Dozer, motor rebuilt, final drive, new
clutch and rails; $13,000. Please call 832-401-7636.
YARD SALE: December 1, 2, & 3! Road 222, go to black sign. Everything
goes; ½ price!
FOR RENT: Small 2 bedroom trailer, all bills paid in Shepherd, TX.
Please call Wayne at 281-705-4488.
FOR RENT: Small one bedroom apartment furnished, all utilities, Direc-
TV paid. Couple or single person, $425 a month. Please call 832-401-7636.
WANTED: Small dog, five to seven years old. MUST BE HOUSE-
BROKEN. Will give it a good home. Please call 936-628-3114 between
noon and six p.m.
HICKORY GROVE CHURCH: Senior’s Night every Friday night
starting at 7:00 p.m. Free meal and entertainment. “Area wide outreach
to feed our seniors.” If you would like to donate your talent or for more
information or to schedule your act please call us, we need you!
Call Penny Layne Bralley (832) 298-4485.
BIG CREEK COWBOY CHURCH: A place where you’re greeted
with a hug and a handshake. We are all family here and our soul purpose
is to Worship and Receive the word of our Lord and Savior and
serve him faithfully, knowing that where ever we are gathering in His
name, He will be among us. Matt 18:20
Sunday: Coffee and Donuts-10:30, Praise and Worship-11:00;
Wednesday: Men’s Meeting-6:30; Thursday: Bible Study-6:30
Pastor: Paul Christopher
3910 FM 2666 P.O. Box 1476 Shepherd, TX 77371
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