Shepherd, TexasJune 13, 2018VOLUME 28 ● NUMBER 24

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Steelheartby Brandon Sanders386 pages Genre: Fantasy/Dystopian Summary: Ten years ago, Calamity came. It was a burst in the sky that gave ordinary men and women extraordinary powers. The awed public started calling them Epics. But Epics are no friend of man. With incredible gifts came the desire to rule. And to rule man you must crush his wills.Nobody fights the Epics...nobody but the Reckoners. A shadowy group of ordinary humans, they spend their lives studying Epics, finding their weaknesses, and then assassinating them.And David wants in. He wants Steelheart—the Epic who is said to be invincible. The Epic who killed David’s father. For years, like the Reckoners, David’s been studying, and planning - and he has something they need. Not an object, but an experience.He’s seen Steelheart bleed. And he wants revenge.My Review: This book had the best prologue I’ve read in a long time. I just ADORE a good prologue, don’t you? There are superheroes in this book. I’m using the term “heroes” loosely, however. Very loosely. In fact, let’s just scrap the term “superheroes” and change it to “supervillains”. They have super powers, but they’re evil. Yeah. Supervillains. I like that. These supervillains, called Epics, have taken over the world and our main character, David, absolutely despises them. Especially one Epic in particular: the completely invulnerable Epic named Steelheart. The beginning of this book deserves 5 gold stars; it has action, heroes, villains, emotion, the whole shebang. But through the middle of the book it kind of teeters out a little bit. Just a smidgen. Not enough to discontinue the book, just enough to feel a small twinge of disappointment. A bad ending could’ve completely ruined this book. So it’s a really good thing that the ending was just as epic (←ha) as the beginning. There were not one, not two, but three amazing twists during the ending that I did not see coming. And that made up for David’s constant word-vomit and forcibly lame metaphors. Here is an example of said lame metaphor: “The sensation felt like an unbalanced washing machine filled with a hundred epileptic chimpanzees.” (Cue crickets) Er…right. I get that the metaphors were purposeful in order to make him seem awkward and endearing, but there were too many and they were too forced. So he went from being awkward and endearing to awkward and annoying every time one came out of his mouth. Less talk and more action would’ve been nice. But I have to say this was a fantastic read that everyone (who isn’t super lame) should enjoy. Go pick up one. Or download one. Or borrow one. Just be sure to get your hands on some sort of copy in the very near future. Parental Guidance: 12 and up. Definitely intended for a young adult audience although there is quite a bit of violence in the book. Stand Alone or Series: Steelheart is the first in the Reckoners trilogy (or possible series?). It is followed by Firefight, which was just released January 2015. The third book is titled Calamity and its expected publication is January 2016. There is also a short e-book that takes place between the first and second books titled Mitosis available for download. Price: New, used, and e-book on Amazon from $6.99-$7.66.

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Jacob Patterson constructed these crosses in the Ag Shop for the families of the victims in Santa Fe. He took them home and painted them for delivery. Great to see our students using skills learned in our programs to give back

Shepherd Primary School will open up its library on the below dates for Primary and Intermediate school students to check books out.

8:00 am. – 2:00 p.m. June 12, 2018 Dr. Seuss Day with a Craft June 19, 2018 Dinosaur Day June 26, 2018 Science Day July 10, 2018 Reading and make bookmarks July 17, 2018 Lego Day July 24, 2018 End of Summer Celebration Students who complete the following requirements will receive a pass to The Big Rivers Water Park in New Caney! • Summer Reading log with at least 40 entries • Attend a minimum of 3 library events • Return your reading log to the Primary School Campus by August 15, 2018

First Grade: Sienna Ellie Aills, Angelina Attaway, Emma Bailey, Harley Barksdale, Kaitlin Barrackman, Taylynn Benavides, Carol Brown, Alanah Burks, Sage Burns, Owen Cardone, D’Angelo Castaneda, Jaxon Chamblee, Brooke Chaney, Toby Clack,

Kinsler Corbridge, Caylei Cuadros, Breanna Daigle, Raylin Delavega, Noah DeSpain, Alarik Duncan, Mason Enloe, Keyla Espinoza, Chloe Floria, Mitchell Gaines, Melissa Garcia, Kallie Hammond, Addison Harbour, Tyler Harrison, Samantha Hernandez, Levi Herrod, Decil Hill, Katelynn Lightner, Felipe Lucio, Isaac Lugo, Kaden Luna, Aileen Martinez, Izana Martinez-Chaney, Alexander McAdams, Cesar Medina, Elissa Medrano, Kaylie Medrano, Destiny Morales, Kinzley Newman, Jesse Padgett, Jake Papp, Dallas Phifer, Alisay Rangel Sanchez, Grace Reynolds, Kinsley Rhodes, Kaine Roane, Kevin Solley, Tess Syracuse, Isaiah Tidwell Attaway, Jasmine Tillman, Michael Watson, Brooklyn White, Nicole Wilkins. Second Grade: Payten Anderson, Stephanie Arriola-Martinez, Colt Barnett, Roy Cordelle, Jeremy Cutaia, Emma-Lee Douthitt, Caleb DeBois, Emily Fraley, Samantha Garcia, Bryson Gray, Elijah Harris, Haylee Harris, Jack Jones Baker, Maya Jones Baker, Skyleigh Lagow, Madison Lugo, Emily Marcial-Gaytan, Evaline Marshall, Aidan Payne, Yarelli Ramirez, Hailie Schroyer, Levi Seagroves, Isabella Story.

First Grade: Makaylee Alexander, Ibeth Andrade, Marshall Archibald, Case Baloy, Kristian Bogany, Nehemias Botello, Brooklin Clark, Cole Cronin, Dezeyriah Davis, Hailee Fernandez, Eliut Flores, Dustin Fuller, Cali Fulsom, Wyatt Green, Sean

Hayes, Nathaniel Herrera, Karter Hughes, Dolores Jaimes Caldwell, Jafeth Jazael Juarez Salgado, Ivy Lark, Camden Maciel, Natalia Martinez, Joshua Mason, Aiden Morales, Johnny Mullenix, Brianna Pena, Madison Phillips, Amil Reyes, Felix Rocha, Adam Royder, Lesly Sanchez, Kendra Shipley, Wendy Sibrian Alvarez, Tyler Strickland, Bryson Sublett, Angelica Vargas, Jorge Villegas, Josiah Williams. Second Grade: Jeanette Almazan, Lea Baines, Cesar Barajas Alvarez, Uzieel Barillas, Jesse Brewer, Elijah Burks, Adrianna Cruz, Alegandra Delgado, Ciclatly Diaz, Caius Franklin, Daniela Garcia, Sarah Garcia, Sergio Gonzalez, Joyce Hayes, Joshua Lopez Cruz, Martin Lopez-Gomez, Ricardo Lucio, Evan Luna, Adrian Maldanado, Anthony Maldonado, Darien Mandujano Estrada, Logan McMaster, Whitney Millage, Pedro Navarrete, Karli Olvera, Zorraina Orozco, Alexandria Peltier, Edgar Pena Saenz, Serenity Randall, Luis Reyna, Kaedence Rice, Solimar Rios Lovo, Kaden Rosin, Izabella Rushing, Rocio Santibanez, Teagan Schubert, Jayden Seals, Brooklynn Smith, Michelle Smith, Preston Smith, Josue Soto, Joel Valdez, Alexa Vela.

Shepherd Primary School

Pre-Kindergarten: Lena Alvarez, Evany Andrews, Brookelyn Barksdale, Elizabeth Barrackman, Elizabeth Cantera, Nila Cherry, Cameron Cochrell, Braelynn Corbridge, Cason Counseller, Karsyn Dean, Ociel Delgado, Cooper Fulcher, Angell Funes Salgado, Ashlyn Garcia, Israel Garcia, Julien Gonzalez, Kevinemilio Gonzalez Martinex, Karoline Hammond, Ruby Hernandez-Ayala, Adley Hopson, Gouglas Hughes, John Humber, Lucas Johnson, Braylen Kirchner, Madeline Maldonado, Ediel Martinez-Carrasquillo, Angel Najera, Michael Norman, Camila Orozco, Alyssa Peltier, Fairy Pena, Arianna Pena Saenz, Elijah PhiferKrockett Roane, Sergio Rodriguez, Sheila Romero, Athen Salazar, Noah Tellez, Lilley Trevino, Taliyah Williams, Mayson Wolfe, Rilynn Yates, Ta’Niyah Yates. Kindergarten: Tatum Allain, Jade Bullock, Fatima Delgado, Eli DonJuan, Cameron Ebarb, Michael Flynn, Darlynn Foxworth, Anali Garcia, Analia Gomez, Axel Gonzalez, Aiden Graham, Hunner Harris, Zaden Hawthorne, Tenasynn Jordan, Leah Knight, Rylee Kyle, Darmani Mandujano Estrada, Chrystal Martinez, Juan Martinez, Caleb McElroy, Michael Mendenhall, Victoria Morales, Angelica Mullenix-Tyler, Haylee Olvera, Eleyna Orozco, Mariana Pena, Lisa Perry, Leah Pippin, Jaslyn Reddic, Jonathan Rodriguez, Daisy Rozenboom, William Rubio, Isabella Ruiz, Isabelle Sanchez, Catherine Santiago, Andrew Seagroves, Raelyn Semar, Kayden Singletary, Mason Stephens, Jorge Trevino, Juan Uceda Ferreyra, Steven Villegas-Garcia, Briley White. First Grade: Olivia Alford, Ibeth Andrade, Lilianna Angel, Marshall Archibald, Leslyn Arrez Sambrano, Case Baloy, Samantha Bannister, Harley Barksdale, Kaitlin Barrackman, Hailey Blanton, Braylin Bogany, Carol Brown, Brooklin Clark, Kinsler Corbridge, Noah DeSpain, Eliut Flores, Chloe Floria, Melissa Garcia, Michael Gilbert, Wyatt Green, Latiya Hadnot, Kallie Hammond, James Harrell, Samantha Hernandez, Decil Hill, Gaige Hunt-Ross, Kyleah Hymer, Jafeth Jazael Juarez Salgado, Alexa Kirchner, Ivy Lark, Isaac Lugo, Natalia Martinez, Izana Martinez-Chaney, Alexander McAdams, Aiden Morales, Destiny Morales, Johnny Mullenix, Elizabeth Mullenix-Tyler, Emely Pacheco, Marian Palafox, Jennifer Reyes, Valerie Reyes Cuervo, Kinsley Rhodes, Violetta Rodriguez Olivares, Adam Royder, Tess Syracuse, London Thomas, Jasmine Tillman, Brooklyn White, Nicole Wilkins, Kobe Wyatt. Second Grade: Jeanette Almazan, Uzieel Barillas, Gracci Bellard, Leland Blanton, Noah Chioles, Angelina Conejo, Bentley Davidson, Alegandra Delgado, Emma-Lee Douthitt, Caleb Dubos, Samantha Garcia, Sarah Garcia, Latika Hadnot, Andrew Harris, Elijah Harris, Maya Jones Baker, Joseph Kelsey, Martin Lopez-Gomez, Darien Mandujano Estrada, Ryan Martinez, Whitney Millage, Karli Olvera, Osviel Parra, Edgar Pena Saenz, Jonathan Price, Elias Ramirez, Luis Reyna, Jennifer Ruiz, Levi Seagroves, Nevaeh Smart, Preston Smith, Odalis Trevino, Ismael Valera Pausano, Jessica Walker, Mark Warner, Theodore Waterman

Shepherd Primary School

The Shepherd ISD is participating in the Seamless Summer Feeding Program. Meals will be provided to all children 18 and under without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided at the sites and times as follows:

Shepherd ISD Seamless Summer Feeding Program

Escuela Primariajunio 5 – junio 28

lunes-juevesBreakfast: 7:15 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.Lunch: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Escuela Shepherd Highjunio 5 – junio 21

lunes-juevesBreakfast: 7:15 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.Lunch: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Shepherd PrimaryJune 5, 2018 – June 28, 2018

Monday - ThursdayBreakfast: 7:15 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.Lunch: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Shepherd HighJune 5, 2018 – June 21, 2018

Monday - ThursdayBreakfast: 7:15 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.Lunch: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Shepherd ISD está participando en el Programa de Alimentación Seamless Summer. Las comidas serán proporcionadas a todos los niños menores de 18 años sin costo alguno y es lo mismo para todos los niños sin distinción de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, edad o discapacidad. No habrá ninguna discriminación durante el servicio de comidas. Las comidas serán proporcionadas en los sitios y horarios de la siguiente manera: .

If you’d like to volunteer please call Helenmarie at the library during regular business hours (936) 628-3515.

Shepherd Students Give Back

June 13, 2018

See McClain’s Courtesy Booth for More Information.

View the McClains Newspaper online!

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NEWSBUSINESS

FOR RENT: Remodeled house, 1 extra large bedroom, bathroom, living room, dining room, utility room front deck, A/C, stove, refrigerator, mini blinds, ceiling fans, washer & dryer, front deck, garbage service, large front & back yard. Prefer elderly couple or one mature individual, quiet community. Affordable rent! Please call 936-223-1718 or 713-858-1575 (local numbers). FOR RENT: Two bedroom mobile home, $600.00 per month plus deposit. Please call 281-467-7533. FOR SALE: 2003 Class C Motorhome, very good condition, only 41,500 miles. If interested call 936-537-0851.FOR SALE: Cage free eggs for sale $3.00 per dozen. Contact Kim at 850-910-2957. GARAGE SALE: Two family garage sale June 15th & 16th, 7 a.m.—3 p.m. at 525 Shoemaker Rd. Shepherd, TX. 832-248-5067.

CALL TO CALVARY MINISTRIESA church that preaches the message of the Cross. All are welcome!

Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Thursday Service: 7:30 p.m.

793 Thomas Castleberry Rd. Shephrd, TX 77371 • (936) 628-1059

DREW’S LANDING BAPTIST CHURCH “Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the

glory of God.” Romans 15:7 Come worship with us! Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School;

10:45 a.m. Church/Children’s Church. Wednesday Services: 6:00 p.m. to eat and 7:00 p.m. for Bible Study.

DOLEN BAPTIST CHURCHFREE Shoes – Food - Drinks at Dolen Baptist Church

July 28, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Must register by June 9, 2018 to receive free shoes!

10078 FM 787 W Cleveland, TX 77327Dolenbaptist.com/Samaritans-feet.html.

NEW COVENANT CHURCHPastor Mike: Children’s Church/Nursery provided.

1141 N Byrd Ave. (Loop 424), Shepherd, TX. (281) 506-6771.

WELLBuy Smart

Directions• Drain water from tuna and put the tuna into a medium bowl.• Chop onion, celery, and parsley. Mince garlic and add ingredients to tuna.• Add mayonnaise, olive oil, and mozzarella cheese. Combine all in-gredients until well incorporated. Salt and pepper to taste.• Place a non-stick skillet on the stove and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. When the skillet is hot, take a slice of bread and generously spread butter on one side.• Place the bread (buttered side down) in the hot skillet.• Using a spoon, scoop about 2 tablespoons of tuna salad on bread while it is browning.• Butter another slice of bread with butter and place non-buttered side on top of tuna.• Using a spatula, check to see if the bread is toasted brown. If so, turn the tuna melt over and grill the other side until it’s golden brown. Recipe found at www.sarahtitus.com

Ingredients• Tuna, 2 cans drained

(Breast O Chicken Chunk Light Tuna 5 oz. On Sale $0.88!)• Onion, medium size, chopped• Celery, 1/2 stalk, chopped • 1 clove garlic, minced• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped• 3-4 tablespoons mayonnaise • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided• 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese (Crystal Farms 8oz. On Sale 2/$4.00!)• Sliced bread (Sunbeam Large 20oz loaf On Sale $1.77!)• Butter, softened (Land O Lakes spreadable butter 6.5oz On Sale $1.79!)• Salt and pepper to taste

Perfect Tuna Melt

by Yvonne RybaShepherd Library is celebrating

their re-opening with the first of several classes with Devin Zane, ‘The Science Brain’! The class is for children and space is limited to 24 science fans. Devin looks the part, with his white coat and bow tie.

The children were shown how to make

an eruption, ( a very topical subject just now)

and other scientific experiments. Library Director Helenmarie Johnson read to the group and organized the fun 2 hour class. Call her at (936) 628-3515 for information on Devin’s next class.

In case you do not know, please note that this year Shepherd will hold its July 4th event on June 30, 2018. Starting at 3:00 p.m. with a Patriotic Ceremony from the American Legion, with DJ Joe LaBlanc providing music and announcements throughout the afternoon and evening. There will be food and other vendors and games for children. Also, there will be a return of the Patriotic Dress Competition! Brenda Myers of Community and Children’s Impact Center will organize this once again. Very popular last year, this fun competition will be divided into 3 groups. Adults and Youth and a Patriotic Pet Competition, which will be lots of fun. Each category will be awarded a 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize. Start thinking about your costume! At 9:00 p.m. the fireworks begin! Last year was terrific, this year will be even better. There will be light show as well as fireworks, all will be accompanied by music. If you have goods for sale, we still have room for vendors. Inside the Community Center costs $25 for an 8x8 booth. Outside under the Pavilion costs $20. Food vendors are $40 for a space. Call Shepherd Chamber of Commerce to book your place.

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Shepherd Chamber of CommerceMail to PO Box 520 Shepherd, 77371

(936) 628-3515 www.greatershepherdchamberofcommerce.org

Coldspring - San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce31 N. Butler, Coldspring 77331

(936) 653-2184 www.coldspringtexas.org

Senior Citizens Center June 2018 Lunch Menu

Please send submissions for newspaper to

mcclains.shepherdnews@gmail.com

C ommunity C

alendar6/11: City Council Meeting, Community Center; 7PM6/12: First Station Auxiliary Meeting; 7PM6/12: Sam Houston Electric Cooperative’s Annual Meeting of Members; Polk County College/Commerce Center Livingston, TX; 1:30PM6/15: Senior Resale Shop Bag Day6/18: School Board Meeting, 7PM6/27: Bridge of hope community church “Community Fellowship Dinner”, Shepherd Middle School, 7PM.6/30: Shepherd 4th of July Fireworks; 9PM

Every Monday & Tuesday: SISD Bilingual Parent Involvement6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Shepherd Middle School Library

WEEKLY CROSSWORD

Second Tuesday of each month dessert includes birthday cake! Menu's are subject to change due to availability. Please call (936) 628-3733 by 9:30 a.m. to reserve a meal.

Answers to Last Weeks Crossword

Please join us for VSB as we take a jungle adventure and learn about Jesus Christ!

Parents please take this opportunity for your children to learn about Jesus and have some fun at the

same time.Registration will be June 23,2018 at 6:30 p.m.

If you miss registration, all are welcome on Monday, June 25, 2018. There will be a check in and check out process every night.

Please join us for VBSFostoria Oaks Missionary Baptist Church

June 25, 2018 - June 29, 20186:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.