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COMMISSIONERS INVITE MILITARY TO REAL COUNTY FOR TRAINING

by Julie Becker

Somewhere in the West ............................ Page 7

Real County Commissioners held their monthly meeting this past Monday, with a large com-

munity presence in attendance.

Citizens came to hear from the military, the reasoning behind a

requested invitation to conduct training in Real County, described as “unconventional

warfare training. Lt. Col. Rob Pawlak addressed the court as well as the audience as he described the training. Pawlak said though the national media has reported outlandish descriptions of the training, in actuality the training will consist of 20-

Bomb Threat At Real County Courthouse ............................ Page 11

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Turn Your TV Off

The Real County Courthouse was evacuated last Friday, April 10th at approximately 9:20 a.m. after an unknown male suspect called in a bomb threat to 911. Real County Sheriff, Bruce Carr said in an interview with the Herald, the call originated from the pay phone located at the U.S. Post Office in Leakey, Texas.

Sheriff Carr said the entire courthouse building was evacuated while he and deputies searched the building. Following a complete and thorough search of the building no evidence of a bomb could be located.

38th Judicial District Court was being held that morning and the courthouse was full. The employees and citizens

were allowed to return to the courthouse at approximately 10:15 a.m. Carr said the ongoing investigation included collecting evidence from the Post Office as well as the 911 tape. Carr said there are no suspects at this time.

There seems to be a rash of these types of incidences in Texas as of late.

Austin and Athens have been subjected to these calls that require heavy man hours and are a drain on law enforcement resources. In Athens the call was similar to the one made in Leakey, in that the caller said there was a bomb in the Henderson County courthouse. In Austin the call was made that a bomb was in an Austin mosque.

In one instance in Corpus Christi, a

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INDEX State News .................... Page 2 Legals/Jail Register ...... Page 3 Community News ......... Page 4-6 Feature Story ................. Page 7 Obituaries ...................... Page 8 Classifieds ..................... Page 12

Today’s Weather

High: 80° Low: 62°

by Julie Becker

man pled to a felony charge to making such a call to get out of going to work!

Senior U.S. District Judge John D. Rainey, who accepted the plea said the suspect will now face up to 10 years in federal prison and a possible $250,000 fine. Depending on the Prosecutor the charge could be either a misdemeanor or a felony.

Sheriff Carr has requested if anyone saw anything suspicious or saw anyone on the telephone the morning of April 10th at the U.S. Post Office in Leakey, please call the Real County Sheriff’s Office at 830-232-5201 or come by the Sheriff’s office, located on the East side of the Real County Courthouse.

Real County Deputy taking fingerprints at telephone booth at the U.S. Post Office, Leakey Texas

by Fred R. McNiel

Water News and River Flows

BARKSDALE NEWS

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Leakey Lions Club Members Pick-Up Litter on Two Miles Stretch of US Hwy 83 North of Leakey

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25 military personnel over a 2-3 day period. Pawlak said there will be 10 trainees and approximately 10 staff supporters. He said there will be NO military aircraft of any kind, no helicopters, no fixed wing aircraft. He said the only possible use of aircraft would be a Lifeflight helicopter for practice manuvers. The economic impact reported in the national media was $150k, but in reality the impact will be closer to $10k. Lt. Col. Mark A. Lastoria, Director, Public Affairs, said the citizens will

(from left to right kneeling) Guinn Turner, Drake Hooten, and Dax Hooten. Also: (standing from left to right) J.D. Martinez, Johnny Jackson, John Patrick, Ricky Peters, Clay Atchison, and Ed Mack. not pictured Fred McNiel

The weather cooperated nicely on Saturday, April 11th as nine Leakey Lions Club members and the son of the club president assembled promptly at 8:00 a.m. north of the long bridge over the West Prong of the Frio River to organize and pick-up all of the litter on a two mile stretch of US Hwy 83 North of Leakey. The sky was overcast and we thought we might get rained out but the rain held off long enough so that we could complete the task at hand. It took about an hour and a half to pick up and bag all of the trash on both sides of the highway! The Leakey Lions Club adopted this section of highway a number of years ago and at least twice a year the club very faithfully picks up all the accumulated litter that has been discarded by inconsiderate

The Spirit of ‘45 Born to Arnold A. and Lady Carpenter Neal in Pampa, Texas, in 1927, Wilson R. Neal was the fifth son of a family of 9 boys and one girl.

The family joke is that there were 9 boys and each had a sister. He went to school in Pampa at first. Then the family moved to Lytle, then Devine, and in 1938, they moved to Pearsall.

They were farmers by trade.

When Wilson was 17, he signed up and was sworn into the Naval Reserves, February, 1945, but did not leave for the service until May, 1945. First stop was the Naval Training Station in San Diego, California, was there was 8 weeks of boot camp. He studied night vision, learning to identify Japanese ships; had fire fighting training; then went home on leave for 30 days. He had been promised that he could go to electrical school, but by the time his leave was up, the war was over. Since he was in the Naval Reserves, electrical school was cancelled, but by joining the regular Navy, he got to go to the Great Lakes Illinois electricians mate school. It was there that he studied and became an electricians mate. He was sent back to San Diego, California, where he learned about sound and motion pictures in technical school, how to run movies for those

motorists! Nineteen bags of trash were picked up and delivered to the Texas Department of Transportation maintenance office for disposition in the land-fill! Lion Guinn Turner, the chairman of the committee responsible for this activity, patrolled the highway and collected the bags of trash as they were filled.

Adopt a Highway groups from all across Texas were working this past weekend to help clean up Texas in the annual Great Texas Trash-Off sponsored by the Texas Department of Transportation.The nine workers divided into four teams of 2 workers each and each team covered one side of the highway for approximately one mile. Since we started on both ends of the two mile stretch, we met in the middle about 9:30 a.m. having

by Billie Franklin

aboard ship. Most of the film was well worn, and a challenge to operate. He was a passanger on the USS President Jackson which docked near Ford Island which is now the site of the Hawaii Pacific Aviation Museum, located near the sunken USS Arizona, at Pearl Harbor.

There he boarded the USS Prinston.

Some of his vivid memories include being a passenger, but attached to the electrical crew, on the USS Princeton, an aircraft carrier.

The USS Prinston held a special passenger, United States Supreme Court Justice Felix Frankfurter, who was escorting the body of the late Manuel L. Quezon, the first President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines. Quezon had been exiled from his country, and sought refuge living in Washington, D. C. until his death. When they arrived at Manila, there were sunken vessels around Manila Bay. When the Prinston docked, they paused to observe July 4, 1946, a day which marks Independence Day in both the Philippines and America.

He remained on the Prinston until it arrived in Saipan. in the North Marina Islands. He then boarded as a passenger on the USS Borderlon, a destroyer escort enroute to Guam. continued page 2

completed the task at hand! The next scheduled trash pick-up will take place in the fall. We are pleased to report that the highway department had cut the grass on the highway right of way and that really allowed us to be more thorough in our cleaning efforts! We are also pleased to report that there was not as much litter to pick up this spring as compared to our work last fall, so we want to thank area motorists for littering less!Lion Guinn Turner serves as the Adopt-aHighway Chairman and he did a great job of securing safety vests and trash bags to properly equip the workers.

The Lions who participated in this effort took time for a photograph in front of the sign that designates the adopted stretch of highway.

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Wednesday, April 15, 2015

MILITARY TRAINING APPROVED FOR REAL COUNTY continued from front page

be notified of all training that will affect the community. He said safety is the number one concern during the exercise and the Public Affairs office will make public notifications. He said participants will have markings to identify them as a part of the exercise. Pawlak said there will be one special forces medic and two additional medics with the trainees. Lastoria said the most common complaint is noise. Pawlak said the entire training exercise will take place with blank ammunition, but they will set off explosive charges that are very loud.

Following his presentation, Pawlak opened the discussion up for questions. Cautioned by Real County Judge, Garry Merritt to stay on point, the audience began their questioning. First to question Pawlak was local resident Scott Kolb. Kolb asked if it were true that Kerr County had declined to approve the training in their county. Lastoria quickly responded that was not true. Kerr County has been approached but has neither accepted nor declined. Kolb asked how this item came to be on the Real County agenda. Merritt responded, the request came to his office, as does every other request to be on the agenda.

Patti Armstrong requested confirmation that participants will be identified. Pawlak assured her they would have identifying insignia.

Pawlak said the training will take place on private land, but at this time since he did not have the land

owner’s permission to divulge that information, he declined to release the exact location. Other questions covered the facts: No drones (UMV) will be used, only US Military will participate in the training, no foreign military will participate in the training, Interagency participation will be limited to administration, in other words there will be no State, CIA or FBI personnel involved in the training.

Pawlak said the training will take place on a 24/7 basis for the 3 day period.

Terri DuBose questioned Pawlak regarding Congressional awareness of the proposed training. She stated she had contacted two Congressman within Texas and they were not aware of the training. Pawlak said the proper notifications have been made and would be secured following confirmed training locations.

Local businessman Will Bourland questioned Pawlak regarding the permission for training on private land, did they already have it?

Pawlak responded they have located and discussed the requested permission but it is contingent on approval from Commissioner’s Court, or the invitation from them. Bourland stated “So we still have the ability to say no?” Pawlak responded “Yes.” The most moving testimony was by local businessman Gueric Boucard.

Boucard, as many of us are aware, was raised in both France and Germany and is a refugee from Haiti’s dictatorship. The descriptions made

by Boucard were vivid, but accurate. Pawlak said he was moved by Boucard’s testimony and would like to hear more after the meeting.

Several of the last questions to Pawlak were repetitive since the courtroom was standing room only and the hallway was full, the citizens in the hallway were unable to hear the previous questions.

To close out the Q&A, Real County Sheriff Bruce Carr addressed the audience to advise he learned of the training about a week ago. He said he contacted several Sheriff’s that will also have the training in their counties. He said they didn’t express any hesitation with the training. He said he was in favor of the training taking place in Real County. He also advised he would be the contact if any concerns or reports were necessary.

Merritt said “ The men and women in the U.S. military are risking their lives to defend our freedom and deserve the best training they can get. If we in Real County can help them without putting our citizens at risk or hurting our business community, then we should help them.”

Though I was unable to get his name, one gentleman garnered a round of applause as he expressed appreciation to Pawlak and all military personnel for their service.

This agenda item took up most of the court time, but there was more to Commissioner’s Court, however, I’m out of space. I will report the remaining agenda items next week.

REAL COUNTY DISTRICT COURT RESULTS April 10, 2015

by Julie Becker

Amezcua-Cuellar, Eri R., Sexual Assault, Reset to June 12, 2015; Kerry Blackman, Count one firstdegree felony continuous sexual abuse of young children, Count two through seven second-degree felony indecency with a child sex act, Reset to June 12, 2015; Jimmy Ray Brown, Manufacture/ Delivery of a Controlled Substance, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Reset to June 12, 2015; Mirna Carmen Coreas-Sarabia, Intoxicated Manslaughter with vehicle, Reset to June 12, 2015; Kristopher Garcia, Burglary of Habitation, Reset to June 12, 2015; Jason Douglas Prejean Liesman, Unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, Reset to June 12, 2015; Patrick Jose Musquiz, Evading

Arrest Detention with Vehicle with Previous Conviction, Reset to June 12, 2015; Corky Dale Neal, Burglary of Building, Revocation Hearing, Defendant Pled True, Finding of True, adjudicated and sentenced to 2 years State Jail, probated for 5 years, underlying fines and fees, $50 warrant fees, $200 attorney fees; Bradley Joe Netherton, Burglary of Habitation, Defendant waived his rights, stipulated to evidence and Pled No Contest, Defendant placed on 5 years Deferred Adjudication, $725 attorney fees, $312 court costs, Restitution, Letter of Apology to victim and community, no contact with victim; Ronnie Wayne Pendley, Driving

While Intoxicated (3rd+) Reset to June 12, 2015; Tryston Blake Pruismann, Theft Cattle/Horse/Exotic Livestock< $100K, Reset to June 12, 2015; Matthew Jarrett Schaefer, Burglary of Habitation, Sexual Assault of a Child, Credit Card or Debit Card Abuse, Reset to June 12, 2015; Mel Stayton, Theft, Restitution paid in full, Probation terminated satisfactorily; David R. Suttles, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Theft of Property, reset to Reset to June 12, 2015; Kristel Robin Terrazas a/k/a Kristel Robin Streib, Intoxicated Manslaughter with vehicle, Reset to June 12, 2015;

Water News and River Flows River flows were taken on the Frio River and Nueces River on April 10th with the flows fluctuating once again; one of the crossings showed an increase in flow and six of the crossings showed a decrease in flow. Fulgham’s Crossing on the Frio showed the only increase which was about 27% or 2,201 gallons per minute and the Dam Crossing on the Nueces decreased 33% or 5,716 gallons per minute. Rainfall has varied over the last week, but generally just trace amounts across the District.

The following is the most current flow rates for our District. Fulgham’s Crossing just south of the Alto Frio Baptist Encampment had a flow of 5,992 gpm last measurement and now has a flow of 8,193 gpm.

This is approximately a 27% increase in the flow. April 10 of 2014 had a flow of 6,877 gpm at this site. The Leakey Springs Crossing had a flow of 3,289 gpm last measurement and a flow of 2,951 gpm this reading which is about a 10% decrease of flow. Last April the flow was 3,347 gpm, this site is very similar to one year ago. The Mill Creek Crossing showed a decrease in flow since the last measurement; it is flowing about 10% lower than the last measurement, there are culverts on both ends of this crossing that still have no flow reading, this crossing has a flow of 6,204 gpm this measurement down from the flow last measurement of 6,895 gpm. This crossing is flowing a little better than it was last April when in had a flow rate of 4,787 gpm.

On the west prong of the Frio River; the Rancho Real crossing had a flow of 3,465 gpm this reading compared to a flow of 3,584 gpm last measurement or about a 3% decrease. The flow at this crossing was 3,288 gpm last April which is slightly lower than this reading. The Kent Creek crossing showed a decrease since last measurement with a flow of 671 gpm this month down from a flow of 1000 gpm last measurement or about a 33% decrease in flow rate.

Last April the flow at the Kent Creek crossing was 607 gpm so this crossing is very similar to one year ago.

Nueces River flows were taken on April 10th as well. McDonalds Crossing was at 10,750 gpm last

By: Joel Pigg, General Manager

measurement and decreased to a flow of 9,324 gpm this measurement; or a decrease of about 13%. The flow at this crossing was 9,202 gpm last April so this crossing is showing a very slight increase from one year ago.

The Nueces River Dam on Highway 55 south of Camp Wood had a flow of 17,108 gpm last reading and decreased to a flow of 11,392 gpm this month or about a 33% decrease. This crossing had a flow of 12,993 gpm last April, so the flow here is looking slightly lower than this time last year. Remember conserve water where you can, do your part and be water smart.

Spring is springing and the water levels will continue going down over the next couple of months as the trees and plants along the rivers begin greening up and actively growing. However, if we can believe the forecasters there is a chance of rain going into the next few weeks. Let’s hope this works to our advantage and we get into a wetter pattern for the spring. The tourist season is upon us and we need a good flush on both rivers to clean the river beds and banks and move some of the leaves and muck on down river. Pray for rain and conserve where you can, it could be a long, hot, dry spring and summer.

Well Registration I am still asking everyone that has a well on their property to make sure that the well is registered with the District, we would like to know that the well is on your property just for knowledge that the well exists. We are not wanting to get into your business and tell you how to use or how much to use your well we just want to know that the hole is there. The more information we have on the wells the more we will be able to protect your interests when outsiders come looking for water to take for their use. Our District has operated from its inception in the belief of private property rights and we are motivated by the principle of education first and regulation as a last resort in the conservation of this very important natural resource. (see more graphs page 9)

The Spirit of ‘45 It was there that he boarded the USS Jupiter. He recalled in the Carolina Islands, now Micronesia, the captain of the ship said that the men could take Japanese rifles as souveniers, but they had to be sent home. The rifles were fitted with canvas bags before being sent home. He worked on the Jupiter with the crew who picked up equipment from Samar in the Philippines and many other South Pacific and South Western Pacific Iislands, and from Okinawa, Japan, they observed abandoned landing crafts. From Tsingtao, China, and many South Pacific islands, part of the cargo was delivered to China. It was decided in 1947 to place the USS Jupiter into the mothball fleet..

Then he helped place other ships into the mothball fleet. He got out in August, 1949.

At first, he used the G I Bill, enrolled in the Californina Baptist Theological College, located in Los Angeles, graduated in 1953. During that time, he met and on May 28, 1951, married Sarah Howell, his first wife. In August, 1953, they moved to Kansas City, Kansas, where he enrolled in the Central Baptist Theological Seminary. In November, 1954, his young daughter got bronchitis, and they were advised to move to a warmer climate. In 1957, they moved back to San Diego, where he got a job as an industrial electrician in air craft plants.

In 1959, he was hired as a shipyard electrician at the National Steel and Ship Building Company, located in San Diego. The company had a high rate of accidents. He worked out of the electric shop office, using a bicycle to and from places he needed to go. One day, a big crane was moving ship sections and the

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boom fell, crashing down where, just 30 seconds before, he had been traveling on his bike. It was then that he began a search for other work.

He took an exam for the job as a building inspector for the County of San Diego, and was selected as one of three of the of 60 applicants. After months of training, he was assigned an area to make inspections of houses for the County of San Diego. He was then promoted to electrical specialist, and later to Building Inspector Supervisor. He became a licenced general building and electrical contractor in the State of California.

During that time, he helped write exams for the applicants to take. When he got his State Contractors License, he then taught classes for 21 years, helping others prepare for their state exams. He also did home inspections for realtors.

He retired from that in 1996.

He sold his property in California in 1999, had decided to move closer to family, and moved to Pearsall that same year. He lost his beloved wife in 2010.

By June, 2011, he married a second time, this time to Janis Shelton Johnson. He has one daughter, 8 grandchildren, 7 boys and 1 girl, has 8 great-grandchildren with another one on the way. His second wife has 4 daughters, 8 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren with one on the way.

He stays active with contracting work, repairs, and upgrading. He is also President of the Devine - Pearsall Gideon Camp of the Gideons International. Their mission is to witness, do testimony, and provide Bibles in hotels, motels, and as handouts to young people.

Shawn Streib Gray, Broker 830-232-4500 230 US Hwy. 83 Leakey, Texas 78873 HOMES Property 002: 2 story family home in Saddle Mtn. on 2+ ac. Sits on bank of creek. Lots of decks + hot tub! Fun house!! $179,950 Property 009: Lovely& spacious 4BD/4BA home on 1.5+ acs. Frontage on Little Dry Frio. Pool and huge oaks.

Must See!! $249,000 Property 010: Log cabin on Patterson Creek under giant oaks! 2BD/2BA + loft. Cabin next door also available. $159,000 Property 013 : 96 Canyon Oaks Dr. in Concan. 3BD/ 3BA 1792 sq. ft. home. Great rental potential $229,500 POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCE! Property 014: 3/2 in Concan. AWESOME views. New windows & AC. Carport w/storage, huge new deck, stone firepit. $275,000 Property 022: Cute cabin on 2.64 acres with large front & back decks. Fronts RR1120. Walk right out back to the Frio River! $279,900 Property 023: 3BR/3.5BA on 5+ acs. w/Patterson Creek frontage. Excellent rental history. $349,000 HUGE REDUCTION Property 024: Stunning 4BD/3.5BA contemporary on golf course. Beautiful views. 2500 sq. ft. w/tons of upgrades. $419,000 Property 032: Cute 2/1 log home w/one car garage. Next door to Property #10! Patterson Creek behind the homes.

Just $139,000 Property 039: Beautiful & spacious 4Bd/3Ba on nearly 1 ac. in Twin Forks. Super floor plan, covered porch, newer constr. $225,000 Property 040: Newer rock home in River Tree. Heavily treed lot, unique touches throughout, outdoor fp, river park. $240,000 PENDING Property 041: 3/2 log home. Wrap-around porch all 4 sides! 2.94 acs. More acreage available. Gorgeous river access! $250,000 REDUCED NEWProperty 042: 337 River House sits on 1.68 acs. and features 3BD/2.5BA main home + 1/1 Gst. House! River front and POOL! $475,000 Property 049: 4738 RR 1051 in Reagan Wells. Well kept 4BR/2BA home on 17.78 beautiful acres! No restrictions.

NICE! $375,000 Property 051:Breezy Oaks is a 4/2 in Concan. Sleeps 14 and in rental pool. Private, oak trees, large porch, selling furnished! $209,900 NEWProperty 055: Artist’s cottage on 2 lots w/176’ of Frio River Frontage! Great views. 481 Camino Alto Rd. Lg. workshop. $299,500 Property 061: INCOME PRODUCING 2BD/2BA condo in Concan. Resort style pool, covered balcony, pretty views. $124,999 Property 065: 3/2 brick house on RR337. No Restrictions.

Currently a successful nightly rental. CLOSE to river. $129,500 Property 071: 4/3 in Mtn. Valley--Concan. “Southern Comfort” Sleeps 16 @ $425/nt. Nice firepit and attached 1C garage. $319,000 REDUCED Property 075: 3/2 on 5.3 acres in Deer Creek. Gorgeous oak trees; fenced lot, newer home. MUST SEE! $275,000 Property 080: Home& guest home on 28 acres in Leakey!

In-ground pool, entertaining areas, barn, unrestricted!

Owner is LREA $750,000 Property 084: 2BD/2BA home on 1⁄2 acre on Garner Field Rd. across from SWTJC. Excellent location. Well kept home. $239,900 Property 085: 179 Roy Chisum Rd. 4BR/3BA on .82 acs. w/ gorgeous & private river access! No restr. Potential for income! $385,000 LOTS Property 001 : 9.3 ac. Views, underground utilities and sensible restrictions. Borders a large ranch. Owner/ Broker. $129,900 MAKE OFFER! Property 007 : Concan Country Club lot! On Starry Night cul-de-sac w/lots of trees. Great Price. $70,000 Property 008: 2.73 acs. in desirable Frio River Place. Flat, treed lot w/water & elec. available. Close to Frio River! $99,000 MOTIVATED Property 011: RIVERFRONT! 2.15 ac. lot ready for your RV. 2 car garage + a slab. Central water & elec. in place. $215,000 Property 017: Frio River Frontage!!! 2+ ac. lot w/156’ of river. City water, meter loop and septic all in place. Must see! $194,900 Property 019: 2 ac. lot in Saddle Mtn. No HOA, mobiles ok! Has water meter, elec. at property. Lots of oaks. $52,500 Property 021: 3 view lots in Concan, TX! 1+ ac. each.

Water& elec. avail, nightly rentals OK. Great price! $29,999 Ea/$75,000 All *REDUCED* Property 026-027 : RIVER FRONT! Gorgeous oak and cypress trees, views of the mountains. $225,000 EA. POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING Property 028 : Frio River Place 1.51 acs. SUPER CLOSE to river. Water system& elec. Nice area. $75,000 POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING Property 033: 5.16 ac. lot near town. City water & elec.

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Decades old hand-crafted stone staircase to river.

Heartstone Subdv. $319,000 NEWProperty 063: Lovely 3⁄4 acre lot in Heartstone Subdivision. One of the last remaining river access lots available! Get it NOW! $119.000 Property 064: Another beautiful lot in The Ranch! 5.76 ac. Ag. Exempt taxes, river access, backs to larger acreage for privacy. $139,000 Property 066-068: 3 adjacent tracts in Deer Creek Estates—Rio Frio, TX. Beautiful homesites with views!

9-12 acs. $9,000 PER AC Property 074: 5.02 ac. lot in The Ranch in Concan.

Ag. Exempt for tax purposes. Beautiful river access.

Wonderful homesite! $108.000 Property 077: Seven 1 acre lots in Tierra Linda in Concan! Beautiful, flat, easy to build. Close to golf & House Pasture. $79,000 each Property 078: 5+ ac. River Front lot in Rancho Real north of Leakey. West Frio frontage, no utilities. $89,000 Property 081-83: 1-9 ac. lots in Concan. You have to see these lots. All utilities and VIEWS for miles. $39,500-$49,500--$55,500 ACREAGE NEWProperty 012: 20ac 13573 SH127. Great “do-it-all” property. Well, elec. meter, septic, new portable building, fenced. Hunting ok$130,000 Property 015: 37.72 acs. of excellent hunting property.

3 sides fenced, has elec., water well, & home in need of repair. $162,500 Property 025 : RR336 north of Leakey. 17+ acs. West prong of the Frio River on eastern boundary $222,000 Property 029 : 260 acs. +/- WILL DIVIDE Hwy. 337W frontage. Call Martin for all the details! $4250 per acre Property 030: Five (5) Spring Country hunting tracts totaling 68 acres. Will possibly divide. $153,000 Property 034: Scenic views from this 19 ac. tract just a mile east of Leakey. County rd. frontage, private well & electricity. $85,500 PENDING Property 035: 35 acs. of great hunting in Spring Country Ranch. Access to spring fed pool. 4x4 needed. No utilities. $104,940 Property 053: 25 acres in Hidden Hills, Center Point, TX—Kerr County. Gated, paved roads, beautiful homes!

Ag. Exempt! $230,000 NEWProperty 056: 105+ ac. Silverhorn Ranch. 1BD/1BA cottage. Great little hunting place with exotics! Edwards County. $230,000 Property 058: 39 ac. in Rancho Real. Big views and great hunting. 4x4 is a MUST to access this property. $79,960 Property 060: 125 ac. west of Leakey on Hwy 337.

Electricity on 2 sides. Frontage on highway and County Rd. $4,250 per acre Property 062:12+ acs. STUNNING views. Easy access.

West of Leakey. Elec available. Great homesite. $4,000 per acre PENDING Property 076: 25+ AC @Reagan Wells. Elec available.

Gorgeous creek and swimming hole. No restrictions.

Hwy. frontage. $282,238 Property 079: 39.66 acs. set up for hunting. Wonderful cabin w/all the comforts of home + stunning views.

Spring Country. $150,000 PENDING Property 086: 26.69 acs. west of Leakey 6 miles. County Road frontage. Elec available. Rough to rolling terrain. $4,000 per acre COMMERCIAL Property 3-6: 1+ ac. Commercial lots Concan. Frontage on US HWY 83. All utilities available. MAKE OFFER!!! $139,000-$149,000 NEWProperty 018: 3/3 river front in Frio Pecan Farm.

Great income producing rental home! $325,000 Property 020: RIVER RAGS ‘N RHINESTONES. Hwy 83 includes SIX acres of commercial land and building. $399,000 REDUCED Property 031: Riverfront home in the Frio Pecan Farm! In rental pool. Lots of amenities. $269,000 Property 37 & 38: 2BD/2BA adjacent log cabins in Frio Pecan Farm. Income producing. All reasonable offers considered! $147,000 each Property 69: 2BD/2BA log cabin in Frio Pecan Farm.

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JAIL REGISTER

Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report April 5 - April 11, 2015

April 5- April 11, 2015

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4/5/2015 @ • 104 responded to North Leon Klink in Camp Wood for a report of loud music • 1644 responded to East 7th Street in Camp Wood for a house fire 4/6/2015 @ • 1548 responded to US Highway 83 North just south of the Garven Store for a motorcycle accident • 1753 responded to a residence on Bailey Road for a family disturbance 4/7/2015 @ • 1913 responded to the intersection of US Highway 83 and South Ranch Road 1120 for a report of an uncontrolled grass

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The Southwest Area Regional Transit District will hold a silent auction on the following: 2008 Ford Supreme Type III Cut-a-way Bus 2008 Ford El Dorado Bus 2002 Ford El Dorado bus Vehicles will be auctioned in their current condition. SWART is not responsible for any repairs to the vehicle or their removal from the property. Vehicles can be viewed between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM on Thursday, May 7, 2015 in Uvalde at 713 East Main Street.

Sealed bids will be accepted until 12:00 PM on Friday, May 8, 2015 and will be opened at 1:30 pm on such day at 713 East Main Street in Uvalde. The highest bid will be the successful bidder. For more information contact Sarah Hidalgo-Cook, CCTM, General Manager at 830-278-6268 x 3009 or scook@SWART.org.

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fire 4/9/2015 @ 1713 responded to US Highway 83 South of Leakey for a report of a group of motorcycles speeding 4/10/2015 @ 535 responded to a residence on Ranch Road 1120 for a burglary alarm 925 responded to the Real County Courthouse for a report of a bomb threat 4/11/2015 @ 2224 responded to the Hill County Motel in Camp Wood for suspicious activity

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Just what you’ve been waiting for - the Camp Wood Library Book and Bake sale will be Saturday April 18th from 9AM ‘til? A large variety of books for all ages, audio books, movies, and CDs plus wonderful homemade goodies of all kinds will be waiting just for you. (Breakfast biscuits for the early birds) As always we accept donations and sincerely appreciate your continued support. For more information please call 597-3208 during regular hours.

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Where: Camp Wood - City Yard Leakey - County Yard on Stanford Hollow Road 3 miles south of Leakey off US 83 The following materials will be accepted: - Tires with or without wheels - Trash - Metal - Solid waste such as furniture and mattresses The following materials WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED: - Brush - Batteries - Paint Cans - Chemicals and Hazardous Materials - Roofing Materials and Construction Materials Dates and times are subject to change depending on conditions. For more information, call the Real County Judge at (830) 232-5304 or Camp Wood City Hall at (830) 597-2265.

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City of Leakey Mayor: Harry Schneemann Secretary: Dee Dee Wally Office: 830-232-6757 Fax: 830-232-6775 Councilmen: Ken Auld • John Buchanan • Carl Jensen • Jesus Rubio • Bob Bowers Leakey Volunteer Fire Dept.830-232-4005 Frio Canyon EMS, Inc.830-232-5299 City of Camp Wood Mayor: Jesse Chavez Office: 830-597-2265 Fax: 830-597-5365 email:cityhall@swtexas.net Aldermen: Curtis Wilson • Domingo Tobar • Sammie Ives •Darlene Bullard • Josh Cox Volunteer Fire Dept:830-597-6100 Camp Wood Library: 830-597-3208 Nueces Canyon EMS: 830-597-4200 City of Sabinal Mayor: Louis Landeros Secretary: Betty Jo Harris Office: 830-988-2218 Councilmembers: Nancy Alvarado, Chuck Van Pelt, Jeanette Keilman, Linda Musquiz, Eloisa Munoz and Mike Nuckles Sabinal Library 830-988-2911 Sabinal Municipal Judge: Anita Herndon 830-988-2630 Real County County Judge, Garry Merritt 830-232-5304 Real County Attorney, Bobby Jack Rushing 830-232-6461 County/District Clerk, Bella Rubio 830-232-5202 Justice of the Peace Dianne Rogers: 830-232-6630 Justice of the Peace JD Martinez: 830-597-6129 Sheriff, Bruce Carr 830-232-5201 Tax Assessor-Collector Donna Brice: 830-232-6210 Treasurer, Mairi Gray 830-232-6627 Chief Appraiser Kelley Shults 830-232-6248 Real County Public Library 830-232-5199 Camp Wood Public Library 830-597-3208 Real County Commissioners: Precinct #1: Manuel Rubio Pct.#2: Bryan Shackelford Pct. #3:Gene Buckner Pct.#4: Joe W. Connell, Sr. Real Edwards Conservation & Reclamation District PO Box 807 . Camp Wood, Texas 78833 (830) 597-3322 office Fax (830) 597-3320 recrd@swtexas.net email Roland Trees, Board President Joel Pigg, General Manager

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Lorenzo has three brothers and two sisters.

He moved with his family to Leakey at the beginning of his sophomore year and has participated in football, basketball, and tennis. Lorenzo is a NHS member and plans on attending Blinn College next fall.

Clairisa Anne Glass is the daughter of AnaLisa Glass and Willis and Scooter Glass of Leakey. Clairisa has one sister, Aubree Anna (12), who attends Leakey Junior High and is in the 7th grade. Born and raised in Frio Canyon, Clairisa has attended Leakey ISD from Kindergarten through her senior year. Throughout her years in school, Clairisa has participated in volleyball, basketball, cheerleading, UIL, FFA, 4-H, and state golf.

She is a member and officer in the National Honor Society, a member of the Pioneers Leadership, editor-in-chief of the yearbook, and the former Frio Canyon Chamber’s Miss Frio River 2012-13.

Having a love for the outdoors, Clairisa enjoys hunting, fishing, spending time with her friends on the Frio, and any occasion she spends with her family. Clairisa plans to attend Tarleton State University in Stephenville in the fall of 2015, majoring in agricultural communications and journalism.

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The Leakey Eagles Boys’ and Girls’ Golf teams traveled to Manor, Texas on Sunday to participate in the Regional Golf Tournament on Monday and Tuesday, April 13th and 14th.

Under the coaching expertise of head coach Brian Leiker and assistant coach Matt Meador, the two teams earned a place to compete at the UIL State Golf Tournament. In the two-day competition the girls team consisting of seniors Hayley Bates, Clairisa Glass, Hailey Hart, junior Alexis Webb, and sophomore Maycee Webb, placed 2nd, and the boys team consisting of senior Carson Arthur, sophomores Quinten Pigg, Anthony Chavez, Jake Gray, and freshman Haden Hart, placed 3rd.

The girls’ team played against Bynum, North Zulch, Runge, Utopia, Round Top-Carmine, and Moulton, while the boys competed against Bynum, Nordheim, Douglass, Moulton, North Zulch, Fayettville, Mount Enterprise, Knippa, and Moulton.

The two-day state tournament will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, April 29th and 30th at the Lions Municipal Golf Course in Austin. There will be a school-wide state send-off for these ladies and gentlemen on Tuesday morning, April 28th at 9:00 am from Leakey ISD. They will travel through downtown

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The Leakey Junior High Spring Fling took place on Saturday, April 11th, 2015. Hosted by the Leakey 7th grade in honor of the 8th graders, students enjoyed a wonderful evening of dancing at Frio Springs Lodges.

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The beautiful ladies of the Leakey ISD choir under the direction of Rick Austin (back), have entertained the Leakey community throughout the 2014-15 school year. From L to R: Maggie Phillips, Taylor Dabbs, Marissa Middleton, Victoria Spaniel, and Casie Fancher.

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Wednesday, April 15, 2015

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Fifth Graders Visit Texas Tech Junction Outdoor School

By Teacher Trudy Rollison

Nueces Canyon 5 Grade Science students recently enjoyed an educational field trip to Texas Tech Junction Outdoor School (TTUJOS). The students spent half of their day studying pedology, the study of soil, and the other half experiencing aquatic biology, exploring macroinvertebrates, and the condition of the water in the South Llano River.

As pedologists in the classroom, these curious fifth graders learned about the different soil types and soil layers and then performed an experiment--“Which soil type retains the most water”? The students poured 500 mL of water from a graduated cylinder into three funnels, each filled with a different type of soil: clay, silt, and loam. Next they waited to see how much water percolated through the soil and was collected in a graduated cylinder below the funnel. While the students were waiting for the water to percolate, they went outside to test soil temperature and look at the various particle sizes of clay, silt, and loam. They discovered that particle size determines how much water can percolate down through the soil in a specified period of time. During the afternoon session, students became temporary aquatic biologists and studied macroinvertebrates.

Before entering the river, the engaging teachers at TTUJOS modeled proper safety and collecting procedures. They also spoke to the students about the pH of the water and demonstrated how to

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test it. Additionally, students learned about the various levels of tolerance these macroinvertebrates have to water pollution.

Now it was time for students to wade in the South Llano River with collecting nets and learn how to skillfully collect these creatures from the river without harming them. Once these “aquatic biologists” had several macroinvertebrates in their collection buckets, they were ready to go back to the classroom/laboratory to look at them under microscopes. The microscopes enabled students to look at the structures and adaptations of each one and then classify it according to their structures using a dichotomous key. This key would allow the students to count how many

High School Boys District Track Meet

By Coach Cody Ross

Nueces Canyon boys competed in Rocksprings at the district meet on Saturday and seven athletes have qualified to go to the area meet.

We finished 4th as a team overall.

Qualifiers are Josh Rodriguez 2nd in high jump and 3rd in the 400M, Joseph White 3rd in the long jump and 3rd in the 100M, Ben Carabajal 4th in the 800M and Jacob Harmon

3rd in the pole vault. 2nd place in the 4x200 relay of Wesley Harmon, Ben Carabajal, Joseph White, and Anthony Martinez. 2nd place in the 4 x 400 relay team of Joseph White, Ben Carabajal, Dalton Pannell, and Josh Rodriguez. Congrats, to these young men and good luck as they compete Thursday at the area meet in Tilden. Go Blue!

Lil’ Dribblers Week #2 This past Friday, the Nueces Canyon Lil’ Dribblers rounded out their second week of competition with improvement already. The teams are beginning to come together with team spirit making chants, pre-game prayers, and warm-up rituals.

Best of all, the teams are demonstrating aggressive play, yet showing great sportsmanship for their future teammates.

Players may knock each other down fighting for a loose ball, but they quickly help each other up after the play. This was seen perhaps best in the final game of the night in Division III action with the best game of the season

invertebrates of each type were discovered.

Analyzing their data and totaling the class accumulative average for each type of macroinvertebrate allowed the fifth graders to see a sample of how many were in each level of tolerance. The students then concluded the macroinvertebrates were not very tolerant of pollution and thereby live in a “clean” river--The South Llano is the one of the top three cleanest rivers in Texas!

This educational field trip is always a wonderful experience and Mr. and Mrs. Edwards at TTUJOS did a fantastic job leading the students to many amazing discoveries. The teachers and students look forward to this trip every year!

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The boys track team finished 5th overall at our home meet Thursday, April 2nd. Josh Rodriguez finished 1st in the high jump and 3rd in the 400M. Joseph White finished 2nd in the long jump and 4th in the 100M. Jacob Harmon was 1st in the pole vault and Wesley Harmon was 3rd in the high jump. Ben Carabajal was 6th in the 800. The district meet will be Saturday in Rocksprings.

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thus far between Orange and Green. The game was tight with Green trailing by only a point 14 – 15 in the waning minutes.

Green fought hard for their final looks at the basket, but Orange denied them their Cinderella finish on this night. Even still, both teams showed heart all the way through the game. In other Division III play, a short-handed Pink Team tried to hang with a strong Yellow Scorpions squad.

The game went three on three with an up and down tempo that favored Yellow. They had too many converted lay-ups in the end.

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II got the action started. A surging Pink Team was on fire this week. Last week, they could not buy a bucket, but with a little practice, they put up 26 big ones and overpowered Team Yellow who is also becoming more aggressive. Team Orange also had the hot hand by running the break and making their lay-ups.

They stunned team Green for the first half. However, Green did not lie down, and they made a serious run late in the third quarter when they finally woke up. Unfortunately, Green could not overcome the deficit, and Orange remained undefeated.

Meanwhile, in Camp Wood,

Division I had a big night where Team Pink took on Team Yellow.

This must have been the night for Pinks because these Pink Panthers, who were also cold last week, caught fire on this week. They could not miss, putting up a whopping 30 points for first and second graders! And finally, Team Orange outscored a hustling Green Team with a close game. Next week’s games will again be on a Wednesday\ Friday rotation of practice and games due to our SUCCESSFUL N.C. TRACK TEAM who will be competing in Tilden on Thursday of the this week’s Area Meet. Good luck Tracksters!

High School UIL Academic Meet Results On Thursday, April 9th the Nueces Canyon High School UIL Academic team traveled to Knippa for the Conference 1A District 31 Competition.

The day was a great success!!

Nueces Canyon finished with a total of 235 points, earning 3rd place, and with 15 students advancing to the next level of competition which is Region.

The events and their results are as follows: · Current Issues and Events: 2nd Team: Nathaniel Shearer, Nick Delarosa, Jordan Phillips,

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Meagan Prather Day at NCCISD

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Delarosa, Ambor Hamilton, Ethan Tinsley, Kaitlyn Johnson individual awards: 4th Kaitlyn Johnson, 5th – Nick Delarosa, 6th - Ethan Tinsley · Headline Writing: 1st Vanessa Galindo *Advancing to Region Way to go Panther UIL Academic Team! Those 15 students will be competing at the Conference 1A Region 4 Meet on April 24, 2015 at Blinn College in Brenham, Texas.

By Superintendent Kristi Powers

Friday, April 10 was designated as “Meagan Prather Day” at Nueces Canyon CISD! Meagan has been accepted to San Antonio College and plans to pursue a degree in American Sign Language. Meagan was presented with a card from the faculty and staff and a video was shown in her honor. Meagan has been involved in band throughout high school and has marched at the UIL State Marching Band Contest; she has played tennis all four years of high school and recently competed in the district meet. Meagan has also participated in UIL One Act Play and Cross Country while in high school. Meagan has been very involved in community service activities – she is a member of the Girls Scouts and served as Miss Nueces Canyon. She has led a community history project and organized trash pickups along the river. NCCISD would like to congratulate Meagan and wish her the very best!

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For Sabinal to be big enough to have two big events at the same time, then a third event that night, well that is a lot.

According to Patsy McFarland, there were hundreds of people who came to wish husband, “Mr. Mac” a happy birthday.

The south fellowship hall of First Baptist Church was almost not big enough to hold everyone who came.

According to Betty Mathis, at the Civic Club bingo, which was held at the same time, the donations earned were about the same as last year. All proceeds from this event go to scholarships for Sabinal ISD graduating seniors or graduates.

The Sabinal Volunteer Fire Department held their annual fundraiser and dinner at the Veterans Memorial Live Oak Park, under the pavilion and it looked like the whole town turned out to support the firemen. The food was delicious and everyone enjoyed visiting with one another. All of these events occurred last Saturday.

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Cub Scout Troop 284 held their first Pinewood Derby at the Sabinal Senior Citizens Building last Sunday from 2 to 4. A number of parents, friends, and members of First United Methodist Church were on hand to join in the fun. Hot dogs,

chips, donuts, cupcakes, along with drinks were available for everyone. Winners of the pinewood derby event were first place Pete Denny, second place Parker Boyd, and third place A. J. Bridges. They received trophies. Winners of the matchbox race were David Counselman, Jr. first place; Hailey Diaz second place; and A. J. Bridges third place. They won a quart of oil each. The children definately had a great time, as did the adults who were there.

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Youth group met last Sunday. Boy scouts met on Monday and girl scouts meet on Thursday. On Thursday the Sabinal Methodist Ladies will meet at 4 pm.

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At St. Patrick Catholic Church there will be a festival on May 3. The festival begins at noon but hamburgers are available by 10 am. There will be games, food, a cake walk, a garage sale, and you can bring items for the garage sale to the office. Proceeds go to help pay for the property insurance. Maria Banda is in charge of the raffle and will be glad to sell you a ticket or more if you like.

wevery 4th Tuesday from 3 to 5 pm in the craft room at the Sabinal Public Library.

Currently, the active members are Jolene Bernedt, Mary Ann Flores, Esperanza “Hope” Leos, Alma Martinez, Gabriella Rodriguez, Mary Louise Rogers, Arlene Ryan, and club founder Marilyn Nunley.

There are no officers, no bylaws, no rules to follow, just a group of ladies who like to quilt. They use the money made from the quilt raffle each year to go to a donation to the library and if possible to support various emergency services when possible.

This coming year’s project is a sampler quilt. However, their big project is to recruit more members. They want to invite not only quilters but other hand stitching, needle crafters; those who like to make things by hand.

Another project is that the ladies have done was to make and donate almost 50 pillow cases for the Big Springs Ranch for Children. These are to be used along with the quilts that a different group of ladies make for the new group of children that are relocated there each year. These are given as Christmas gifts for the ranch children.

Diane Hirst is the contact lady for this project and if you are interested, csll her at 232-5451.

Quilt Raffle

At the Wild Hog Festival final event, at 2:30 in the afternoon, the drawing for the name of the winner of the quilt, which had been made by the Sabinal Quilt Club, was Mary Gaskill who lives south of Utopia. Speaking with Arlene Ryan of Knippa, she explained that the Sabinal Quilt Club meets

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Mayor Louis A. Landeros, Jr. called the regular meeting of the Sabinal City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. with the following aldermen, staff and visitors present: Nancy Alvarado, Chuck Van Pelt, Mike Nuckles, Linda Musquiz, Jesus Reyes, Jimmy Ray Oranday, Betty Jo Harris, Raymond Przybylski, Gregory Spenger, Raymond Grant, Rose Alvarado, Javier Flores, Luciano Castaneda and Dorothy Howard. Jeanette Keilman and Eloisa Muniz were absent. The invocation was led by Betty Jo Harris; and the pledge to the United States flag was led by Mayor Landeros.

Keilman arrived at 7:03 and Muniz arrived at 7:07 p.m.

Others joining the meeting were Raul Silvas, Jerod Neely and Eric Rodriguez. On a motion

by Musquiz and second by Van Pelt, all six approved the accounts payable and interim bills.

Jesus Reyes gave the police report for March. Jimmy Ray Oranday gave the Public Works report for March. A water meter was destroyed by a citizen when a mobile home was being moved.

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There was a short discussion about procedure at the Senior Citizens Center. There will be an update at the meeting on April 27 th. Javier Flores thanked the City for the work that was done to prepare the park for the Hog Festival. He stated that the Chamber of Commerce had polled the local merchants who said they had an increase in business on that weekend. He stated that it benefits the Citizens of Sabinal. Mayor Landeros read Flores comment about the work that the police reserves do for the city. Van Pelt moved and Musquiz seconded to approve the minutes of the March 23, 2015 meeting. All six voted for. On a motion by Muniz and second by Alvarado, all six voted to approve Resolution 155, appointing Gregory Spenger and Raymond Grant as police reserves. No action was taken on the agenda item regarding park regulations. No action was taken on the agenda item regarding the Public Utility Commission rates. A lengthy discussion was held regarding Hog Festival procedures. Musquiz wanted to know if the city was reimbursed for the water the vendors used.

(No) also, she questioned about city employees working at the park. They only came to empty the trash truck and bring it back.

Van Pelt stated that the city has to sacrifice some for the event.

It is the largest gathering the city has. Muniz stated that she agrees with Van Pelt. It is good for the town, Something to look forward to. Alvarado agreed. It brings a lot of people to town and local merchants make a little more.

Mayor Landeros stated that the concerns would be discussed at the May Lions club meeting.

No action was taken. The next agenda item concerned whether or not to buy tires for the road grader. New tires would cost (6) approximately $3,500.00.

The machine is old and has an unknown life expectancy. On a motion by Alvarado and second

by Nuckles, five voted to check into the availability of good used tires. Van Pelt abstained. Motion passed. After some discussion regarding per diem for reserve officers that attend training, it was agreed that is correct. However, that has to be added into the ordinance about per diem. On a motion by Musquiz and second

by Muniz, all six voted to table

until that correction can be made in the ordinance. On a motion

by Van Pelt and second by Nuckles, all six voted to approve the new water conservation plan and to check the high volume residential customer.

On the agenda item about hours at the landfill, Oranday recommended that the landfill only be open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, allowing Jerod Neely to do other work at the landfill and in town.

On a motion by Alvarado and second by Keilman, all six voted to table the question. There was discussion concerning the charges at the landfill. Oranday presented a proposed list of charges. Van Pelt stated that the citizens don’t have an idea about the reality of what it costs to run the city. He said that the city can not keep operating like it has been. Musquiz wants to burn at her house. There were several comments about what would happen if changes are made. Mayor Landeros stated they would have more information at the next meeting. There was no action taken.

On a motion by Alvarado and second by Muniz, all six voted to adjourn at 9:10 p. m.

Huajilla Unit TRTA Members Attend State Convention Huajilla Unit TRTA members Ken and Nola Hanson and Sam and Irene Dubberly recently returned from the 62nd Annual TRTA State Convention in Austin. Among the activities of the convention were appearances from several elected state officials. Ken Hanson served on a panel presenting membership information at one of the breakout sessions while Irene and Sam attended other sessions on Tuesday morning, then attended the TRTA House of Delegates meeting attended by almost 1000 delegates and guests where Executive Director Tim Lee gave an update on legislative issues relevant to TRTA retirees.

The highlight came on Wednesday morning as hundreds of red-shirted TRTA members descended upon the grounds of the state capitol before inundating the capitol building in search of their elected senators and representatives. The Hansons and the Dubberlys , along with several other district members, visited with District 53 State

Representative Andrew Murr, who took time from his committee meeting to graciously allow his constituents a short session to discuss education and retirement issues.

The Huajilla Unit contingency presented Murr with a complimentary membership to TRTA. The Hansons and Dubberlys also visited with Senator Carlos Uresti’s staff; Uresti was in a committee hearing and was unable to spend time with the delegates. In appreciation for the work that they have done in support of public school teachers and administrators, to better the education of the children attending Texas public schools, and to assure that retired teachers receive a pension and insurance that will meet their growing needs, the Huajilla unit members presented Mr. Murr, Mr. Uresti, and their staff with jars of Park’s Huajilla Honey, donated by Devine’s David Park.

The Texas House and Senate chambers took time to recognize the Retired Teachers Association adorning the galleries in a sea

of red. Senator Joan Huffman proposed the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 486 recognizing the Texas Retired Teachers Association Day at the State Capitol. Several Senators, among them Senators Campbell, Lucio, Uresti, Hinojosa, Rodriguez and West, added their own testimonials to the importance of the teachers who influenced their lives. Senator Huffman took the opportunity to announce the Senate’s addition of $760M to help the retired teachers’ TRS Care retiree health insurance program. Prior to assuring the passage of the Senate floor resolution, Senator Patrick added his own words of respect for the retired teachers.

The TRTA Red Shirt Rally continued on the grounds of the capitol complete with an ice cream social; several elected officials’ staff took the time to visit with the members on the capitol grounds. The TRTA convention adjourned and will meet in Houston on April 10-12, 2016.

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

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Somewhere in the West April is....

By Linda Kirkpatrick

The month of April always brings a sense of awesomeness to me. Easter usually falls in this month, flowers are beginning to bloom, the weather is more to my liking and usually we get rain. It also is a time for remembering this area, known as the Frio Canyon. For the Frio Canyon, April of 1881 was a tragic month.

Many have told and read the story of possibly the last conflict between Native Americans and Anglo settlers

involved. Yes, there were other women besides Kate whose lives changed forever on that date. Kate’s daughter, Maude, who ran for help, a mysterious Lipan Apache woman who reportedly saved the children from being shot, and then another Lipan Apache woman who rode as a scout for the Black Seminole Scouts from Brackettville. What was their story?

Maude McLaurin Kate knew that the five rifle shots she had received would be fatal and that the only chance to protect her children was to get help. The oldest child with her that day was sixyear-old Maude. Maude would have to do a very unthinkable task. She called Maude to her and explained that she was going to have to find help.

She told Maude to follow the Frio River to the Fisher home. Then Maude really

Maude McLaurin Harpole in Texas. This conflict occurred in the Frio Canyon. I strived to find more about the time and the stories surrounding the incident. I was successful. The story affected so many other people and cultures. Therefore, this story goes a little beyond the story generally told.

Kate McLaurin On an April day in 1881, Kate McLaurin, her children and Allen Lease were left alone while her husband, John left for a couple of days. After lunch that day, Kate, the children and Allen worked in the garden until they heard a noise from the cabin. Thinking that the hogs had entered the house and were causing havoc, Kate sent Allen to send them on their way. However, there were no hogs, only a small group of Lipan Apache ransacking the house. They immediately shot Allen. Then they shot Kate as she and the children were trying to escape.

Kate received five wounds from the rifle of the Indians.

She died later that same day.

I first heard the story when I was in the first grade. I was intrigued as to what else happened to the other women

girl. Her efforts did get help to her mother sooner and a posse on the trail. Maude, like many other children of the time, probably suffered from the incident but at that time the adults and the children had to deal with those situations as best they could. Maude later married Charles Harpole from Uvalde. She died at the age of 86 in San Antonio, Texas.

Who Was She Kindly remember that, Who Was She is the name I gave the Lipan Apache woman who possibly was responsible for saving the lives of the McLaurin children. I have searched and searched and nowhere have I found a name recorded for her. History referenced her many times but only as the Apache woman.

I assume that most of the small marauding bands of Indians traipsing across Texas during the time known as the Indian Wars, took women with them to help with camp chores and cooking. In my opinion, that was the duty of Who Was She. She may have been the wife of one of the men, no one will ever know. She did have with her a young child believed to be a young boy.

After the raid on the McLaurin Ranch, this band of Lipan Apache mounted their horses and headed for safety across the border into Mexico. What they didn’t know was that the Calvary stationed at Fort Clark near Brackettville, Texas, under the leadership of Captain Bullis, had had enough.

When the posse from the Frio Canyon trailed as far as they could with no luck, they rode to Fort Clark and turned the trailing over to Bullis and his men. Bullis gathered a group of the Calvary, later known as Buffalo Soldiers, and a few Black Seminole Scouts to cross the border in pursuit of this band of Apache.

This group relentlessly trailed until one day they located this particular group. They killed all of the men. The only survivor was the woman,

wanted the raids and attacks stopped immediately. Ranald S. Mackenzie, commander of the 4th all white Cavalry took this to mean that he has the General’s blessing to raid into Mexico. The Indians found safety and protection once they crossed the Rio Grande River.

They knew that the troops were not supposed to cross the river.

Many would raid in Texas and then high tail it across the Rio Grande to safety. This time the Indians were wrong. The troops including the 9th black Cavalry headed to the Mexican town of Remolino, a settlement in Mexico with the highest population of Lipan Apache. ` Four hundred troops thundered into the town early one morning. They captured Lipan Apache Chief Costelitos along with his daughter, Teresita. The troops took Lipan Apache survivors captive, transporting them to Fort Clark. Sometime later, Teresita became the bride of Black Seminole Scout, James Perryman. That raid in Remolino changed her life forever but in a way, her life was not bad. Records indicate that she and her husband had two sons and many times, she served as a tracker for the troops. Life was rather calm for her until one day in April of 1881.

A posse from the Frio Canyon arrived with word of the raid at the McLaurin Ranch. Orders were for Teresita to ride with the troops in pursuit of the band of Lipan-Apache that had raided the ranch. At one point, she tried to escape. Did she want to warn the people they were trailing or to lead the troops away from the trail?

Either way, the troops were not happy with her actions and tied her to her saddle. It was there she stayed until they returned to Fort Clark.

Records indicate that Teresita died that same year and that has always bothered me as to what happened to her. I did search the Seminole Cemetery in Brackettville. If she is there,

did the unthinkable, she did leave her mother but she went directly to the house to get a pillow in hopes that the pillow would make her mother feel better. The small group of Lipan Apache must have greatly admired the spirit of this young girl. Among the group, was a young Lipan Apache woman and it is said that her efforts saved Kate’s children from death but who was she. I have never discovered her name so I just gave her the name of Who Was She. Maude placed the pillow under her mother’s head and then ran for help. One can only imagine Chief Costelitos, Teresita and an unidentified woman what was going through Who Was She and the young her grave is unmarked. Did she the mind of this six-year-old child. The Calvary die at the hands of the troops transported her and the or the scouts because they child to a reservation in were unhappy with her actions, Indian Territory, possibly perhaps childbirth or just Oklahoma. maybe, natural causes? I hope Teresita to find that out one day.

For many years, Teresita, From the beginning of time, like Who Was She, had there have been strong, no name. History speaks independent women walking of her as the woman among us. In my books, who rode with the Black these women should be at Seminole Scouts. She was the top of the list. I think that more than that. She was a Kate McLaurin and Maude Lipan Apache, she was a McLaurin Harpole would be wife to a Black Seminole happy to know that their story work at affordable prices” Scout, she was a mother, is alive today but then again and she was a scout maybe not. Some do not like 830-333-0728 herself. To me, she was to remember tragedies. I hope an amazing woman. one day to find the real name In the year 1873, the Indian of Who Was She and learn Wars were raging. General of her descendants. Also, I Philip Sheridan’s convoy of hope to discover what really wagons missed a deadly attack happened to Teresita. but he was very concerned and

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O B I T U A R I E S Henry Allan Edwards Sr.

Amelia Jacques Gonzales (April 18, 1932 - April 8, 2015)

(July 6, 1935 - April 6, 2015)

Henry Allan Edwards Sr. of Camp Wood, Texas passed away Friday, April 10, 2015, in San Antonio, Texas.

He was born in Salem, Illinois on September 2, 1937, to Thomas Allon Edwards and Margie Brimberry Edwards.

Those left behind to honor and cherish his memory is his wife, Alvis Ann Stillwell Edwards of Camp Wood, Texas; two sons, Henry Allan Edwards Jr. of Evansville, Indiana and Thomas A. Edwards of Lytle, Texas; daughter, Jeanette Edwards of LaCoste, Texas; two grandsons, Justin Edwards and Joel A. Perez; and one sister, Thelma Wilkerson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Margie Edwards; brother, Thomas; sister, Ila Mae; and grandson, Josh.

Pallbearers include Stan Davis, Greg Davis, Don Stillwell, Olin Tidwell, Johnny Bullard, and Larry Wimberley.

Visitation will held 2 hours before service time.

Funeral Services were held at 10 AM Monday, April 13, 2015, at Nelson Funeral Chapel in Camp Wood, Texas, with Robert Sweeten officiating. Interment followed in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Camp Wood, Texas, with Military Honors by the American Legion James-Miles Post 489.

The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfune ralhomes.net Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Camp Wood, Texas.

Mrs. Amelia Jacques Gonzales of Sabinal passed away on April 8, 2015 at Vitas Hospice in San Antonio at the age of 82. Mrs. Gonzales was born on April 18, 1932 in Ballinger, Texas to Saturdino and Maria de la Luz (Gomez) Jacques. She married Ramon Gonzales on November 15, 1955 in Plainview, Texas.

Mrs. Gonzales is survived by six daughters, Rosalinda Gonzales of Uvalde; Mary Lou Valdez and husband Paul of Newbury Park, California; Gloria Urrita and husband Carlos of Del Rio; Sonia Arteaga and husband Leo of Odessa; Angie Gonzales and companion Raymond Williams of San Antonio; Marisa Gonzales and fiancé Krist Alaniz of Uvalde; five sons, Manuel Jacques of Petersburg, Texas; Freddie Gonzales and wife Rosie of Uvalde; Ramon Gonzales Jr. and wife Elida of Uvalde; Alexander “Alex” Gonzales and wife Cynthia of Corpus Christi; Mario Gonzales and wife Gloria of Uvalde; two sisters, Lydia Gonzales and husband Asencion of Plainview; Yolanda Jacques and companion Orlando Lopez of Ballinger; two brothers, Jim Jacques of Arizona; Ruben Jacques and wife Rosalinda of Sabinal; thirty-two grandchildren; forty-one great grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Gonzales was preceded in death by her husband, Ramon Gonzales, parents, one sister, Beatrice Aleman, one brother, Joe Jacques, great-granddaughter, Monique Rocha and niece, Robin Jacques. A rosary was held on Thursday, April 9, 2015 and Friday, April 10, 2015 at 7:00 pm at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary in Sabinal. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 11:00 am at St. Patrick Catholic Church with burial to follow at St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Freddie Gonzales, Ramon Gonzales, Jr., Alexander “Alex” Gonzales, Mario Gonzales, Sonia Arteaga and Angie Gonzales.

Honorary pallbearers are Raymond Gonzales, Abel Gonzales, Manuel Noe Jacques Jr., George Valdez, Ramon Gonzales III, Charles “CJ” Rodriguez Jr., Billy Sanders and Jermine Lewis.

Ruth Silva of Uvalde passed away on April 6, 2015 at her residence at the age of 79. She was born on July 6, 1935 in Charlotte to Filomeno and Victoriana (Rodriguez) Ramirez. She is survived by daughters; Juventina Silva of Uvalde and Josefina Silva of Beaumont; sons, John A. Silva, Jr. and wife Diana, Javier Silva and wife Ernestina, Joel Silva and wife Vee, Jaime Silva and wife Dora and Jeff Silva and wife Irma all of Sabinal, Julian Silva and wife Tanya of Chicago and Jacob Silva and wife Dixie of Uvalde; sisters, Hortencia Villeda of Charlotte, Julia Alaniz of Houston, Maria Ochoa and Teresa Rodriguez of Uvalde; brothers, Manuel Ramirez and Juan Ramirez of Uvalde; Thirty-one grandchildren and Twenty-six great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Ezequiel Ramirez and Ramon Ramirez. A prayer service was held on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at 7:00 pm at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. Funeral was held on Friday, April 10, 2015 at 10:00 am at Templo Cristiano Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Javier Silva, Jr., John Anthony Silva, Jr., Lalo Ramirez, Jacob Silva, Jr., Jonathan Silva and Jeff Silva, Jr.

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Homemade Soap by Tracy Renee Lee Isn’t it funny, how a simple moment can bring forward in one’s mind, sweet memories of a departed loved one?

This morning as I prepared for my shower, I realized for the third day in a row, that my soap bar was now a mere sliver and completely incapable of fulfilling its purpose of providing me with ample lather to clean and refresh my body for the day’s events. Fortunately, I had not yet stepped into my shower, so I walked over to my lavatory and being unable to bend due to back issues, I reached into the cabinet beneath it, blindly searching for a fresh bar of soap. As I grabbed hold of the soap, neatly wrapped in lightly colored paper, my mind reflected back to a friend of mine, who each Christmas would send me a year supply of his homemade soap.

Preston’s soap was never neatly wrapped in lightly colored paper, nor was it perfectly formed into smooth ergonomic shapes. His soap was made from the finest ingredients, engineered for sensitive skin and cut into simple squares. Preston shared his wonderful soap with those he loved and cared for most in the world.

My friend Preston was so dear to me. His love of Christ and his redeeming mission was so strong. From the first time I met Preston, he always sought to share his testimony with those

who were searching for meaning in life.

As I rose and prepared for my shower this morning, Preston was not on my mind. Blindly reaching under the lavatory for a bar of soap, made me miss him so deeply. I was touched by the imagery of blindly searching for soap, to those who labor in search of their purpose.

GRIEF FACT 149 YANKED Grief is all-consuming, it is no respecter of persons or time. You may have several weeks of great recovery and suddenly find yourself in the pitfalls of despair. This is a normal response.

Eventually, despair and loneliness will be replaced with kind and fond memories. Even so, you will be yanked back from time to time by the least little insignificant thing.

(Tracy Renee Lee, Mourning Glory II) I smiled as I cried, remembering Preston’s kind spirit and his willingness to share it with everyone he knew. I thought to myself, how appropriate it was, that this Easter morning, an insignificant sliver of soap, yanked my memories back to Preston and his willingness to share his testimony of Christ and his redeeming mission.

This morning I miss my dear friend, I miss his wonderful soap that he so thoughtfully sent me

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every year, and I miss his amazing testimony of Christ. This Easter morning as I prepared for my shower, I realized my day would be filled with thanksgiving for Christ’s redeeming sacrifice, along with fond memories of my dear friend’s willingness to share his Savior’s message.

My day was bittersweet.

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Wednesday, April 15, 2015 (CNN)Supported by American intelligence and supplied with advanced U.S.-made weaponry, Saudi jets began airstrikes in Yemen late last month in the name of what the kingdom’s Washington ambassador described as “restoring the legitimate government” and protecting a “Yemeni constitution and elections.”

The need to protect constitutions and elections is a rather strange message from the representative of an absolute monarchy.

Indeed, Saudi motives in Yemen likely have nothing to do with protecting the country’s “legitimate government,” its constitution or its electoral process.

So what is really going on?

Ali Alahmed The kingdom’s real motives seem clear if one looks at Saudi monarchy’s history of not allowing regional competition of any kind, while consistently combating efforts to build democratic governments that empower the people. This approach was evident in 2013, when Saudi Arabia voiced its support for the military coup that overthrew the democratically elected government of Mohamed Morsy in Egypt, which was in keeping with counterrevolutionary Saudi policies that aimed to contain or reverse the results of the Arab Spring.

The Saudi goal is simple: Prevent the rise of any popularly supported government in the region that seeks self-determination. And the excuse of “resisting Iran’s influence,” meanwhile, appears to be nothing but sectarian bluster. For example, in 2009, the Houthis (more accurately described as the Ansarullah) were not yet receiving help from Iran, yet for weeks the kingdom pummeled them with

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By Elaine Padgett Carnegie airstrikes, following Saudi claims of a Houthi incursion.

True, the Ansarullah movement now benefits from Iranian support. But it is far from the only group getting help from outside sources in the region.

With all this in mind, the American decision to stand behind the Saudi attack on Yemen can best be described as misguided. Although the Houthi movement’s rhetoric is unquestionably anti-American, it has not targeted any American interests. In fact, when the U.S. Embassy packed up in Sanaa in January, leaving a fleet of over 20 armored SUVs behind at the airport, the Houthis reportedly said they would round up the cars and deliver them to a U.N. representative in Yemen.

And while the Houthis did not welcome the American presence in Yemen, they did not interfere with U.S. operations against al Qaeda in the country.

But one of the biggest miscalculations has been that U.S. policy has adopted the Saudi-Gulf narrative on Yemen, effectively placing Saudi ambitions to control Yemen above previous American priorities like destroying the safe haven for al Qaeda there. Indeed, the Obama administration appears to have abandoned Yemen to Saudi machinations.

This reality was underscored when U.S State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki effectively endorsed Saudi bombing, saying the “Saudis have legitimate concerns about the possible impact of

BARKSDALE NEWS On Saturday morning, April 11th, the Barksdale Civic Association and the First United Methodist Church-Barksdale joined forces, braved the damp and drizzle, and conducted a Highway 55 trash cleanup, as part of the state wide, annual Texas Trash Off. This event is conducted simultaneously across the state on the same day. Approximately 50 bags of trash were collected from both sides of the highway in the town, and north and south

current events in Yemen on their security.” The implication here seems to be that any country “concerned” about its neighbors can go ahead and bomb them, a view that risks creating a dangerous precedent.

Back in September, White House spokesman Josh Earnest described Yemen as a success story in the war on terrorism, explaining that the U.S. priority in Yemen was not to establish a “Jeffersonian democracy” but to prevent Yemen from becoming a safe-haven for al Qaeda and affiliates. Yet if that policy goal remains in place, then it must be acknowledged that the Saudi war on Yemen will not only undermine the U.S. aim of preventing al Qaeda from making Yemen a safe haven, but also undermine broader U.S. efforts in Yemen.

The reality is that Saudi and Gulf Co-operation Council jets are effectively acting as al Qaeda’s air force by bombing the same group that had managed to uproot al Qaeda from several Yemeni regions.

Interestingly, while Saudi Arabia deployed about 100 aircraft against the Houthis on the second day of its offensive, it reportedly deployed a mere four fighter jets in the early U.S.-led campaign against ISIS last year.

Regardless, the results of the Saudi campaign are unlikely to be positive -- one only need look at the way a much smaller Houthi force than today was able to outfox the Saudi military back in 2009. Back then, Houthi forces consisted

of only a few hundred fighters, but they shocked the Saudi army, reportedly capturing Saudi equipment and forcing the evacuation of almost 250 Saudi villages as it seized territory along the border.

Today, that ragtag group of Houthi rebels has been replaced by a much larger group called Ansarullah, modeled after Lebanon’s Hezbollah.

Back in 2009, the rebels were limited to parts of the Saada region and were self-funded, although Yemen claimed they had minor assistance from the late Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi.

Yet despite this, they were still able to withstand some 90 days of Saudi bombardment.

Today, the Ansarullah group is receiving political, financial and military support from Iran.

Already, the Saudi government was forced to cancel flights to southern airports, and it has also reportedly suspended classes in schools in the border regions. The situation is only likely to deteriorate as the fighting continues.

What should be done now?

Saudi interests in Yemen should not replace those of the United States. With this in mind, the Obama administration should work to find an immediate political solution to the conflict, one that can be embraced by the various Yemeni factions.

A change in approach is essential not only because the Saudi-led war on Yemen is wrong and destined to fail, but because it might end up further opening the Yemeni door to Iran. But perhaps most importantly, by supporting a self-interested Saudi campaign, the U.S. may actually empower an al Qaeda with the potential still to do great harm to the United States.

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The irony is that many pizza boxes, soda cups, Red Bull cans, candy bar wrappers and plastic bags were collected. It would seem, that these items were tossed out of vehicles by younger drivers. Please remember that trash placed in the back of a truck, usually blows out onto the roadways of our beautiful Nueces Canyon.

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On Saturday evening, a very successful fundraising evening of BINGO was enjoyed by an enthusiastic, supportive group of players at the Mary B. Powers Hall. Over $600 was raised by the Barksdale Civic Association, thanks to the support of many Nueces Canyon businesses and some in

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Wednesday, April 15, 2015

GRANNY’S KITCHEN BACK TO BASICS

EARLY SPRING HARVEST RECIPES

As we begin to see the early veggies in our gardens our minds naturally turn to what we are going to do with them in the kitchen. This week to accompany the spring gardening article I’m going to give you some “delicious” ideas! Have fun with them. Early spring dishes will reflect last fall’s flavors. You can reinvent them into fresh recipes to transition into the next season, with the additions of the tender early harvests. Plus you will want to reduce your preserved food to make room for the new garden harvests to come.

PESTO

First let’s talk about pesto as you begin to harvest your spring herbs or buy them fresh in the store. You can create pesto easily for various dishes, there are as many different pestos as you can imagine, however they all have the same basic preparation.

Olive oil, (extra virgin if possible and herbs) Herb variations are your choice, you can incorporate basil, garlic, cilantro, rosemary...well the list is endless. It is a type of sauce that can be used on pasta, fish, chicken, soups and vegetables. Although everyone makes their pesto sauce with slight variations, it is generally agreed that the main component is basil. The basil is often mixed with garlic, Parmesan cheese, and either olive oil or butter. Prepare by combining your ingredients in the food processor, process to desired consistency and then you can pour the mixture into an ice tray and freeze for quick seasoning additions to recipes or store in fridge to use as a sauce, or put it right on the stove and simmer to use over pasta or whatever your meal plan may be.

I love the convenience of slipping out a cube or two to simmer in a soup or sauce.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH

This recipe uses a puree from the fall garden and fresh basil shoots from spring harvest. Yum! 1 cup squash puree 1 onion (or a few shallots or leek) chopped very fine to make approx. 1/2 cup 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon white pepper 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1 tablespoon very finely grated ginger (see tip below) 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock 3/4-1 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup pesto 1 tablespoon walnut oil or a good olive oil The squash can be roasted, or you can peel, cube, and steam it until tender. The roasted method adds a caramelized flavor that enhances the dish. Add the olive oil and onion to a pan. Sprinkle the salt, pepper, and turmeric over the onion and sauté until the onion is translucent. Add the grated ginger. Sprinkle the flour over the onion mixture, stir and cook for 2-3 minutes. Pour in 1 cup of broth and simmer for 2-3 minutes until it starts to thicken a bit. Add the cooked squash. The mixture will be very thick at this point. Simmer on very low heat for 5 minutes or so to combine the flavors. Stir in buttermilk. You can start with 3/4 cup and then add more if you want it thinner. Let the mixture cool enough to pour into a blender or food processor. Process until smooth. Pour it back into the pan and heat before serving. Stir the walnut oil into the pesto. Swirl it onto the top of each serving. *Cook’s Tip- This is a trick of a cooking show by Canadian chef Michael Smith. He puts whole hands of ginger into the freezer and then it can be grated frozen into a very fine and fluffy texture that literally melts into the soup. No peeling necessary.

KALE CHIPS

I am not especially fond of Kale, but it is easy to grow. Rumor has it... these taste just like regular chips and are a very healthy alternative. I will be trying them this season!

1 head kale, washed and thoroughly dried 2 tablespoons olive oil

Sea salt, for sprinkling Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F. Remove the ribs from the kale and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Lay on a baking sheet and toss with the olive oil and salt. Bake until crisp, turning the leaves halfway through, about 20 minutes.

Serve as finger food. Recipe courtesy Melissa d’Arabian.

GOUND PORK SPRING ROLLS

Again, using fresh spring herbs to flavor these awesome rolls!

1⁄2 pound ground pork 1 cup finely shredded cabbage 1/4 cup finely shredded carrot 2 green onions, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 1/2 tablespoon oyster sauce 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger root 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon chile sauce 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon water 12 (7 inch square) spring roll wrappers 4 teaspoons vegetable oil Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place pork in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Remove from heat and drain. In a medium bowl, mix together pork, cabbage, carrot, green onions, cilantro, sesame oil, oyster sauce, ginger, garlic and chile sauce. Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Place approximately 1 tablespoon of the pork mixture in the center of spring roll wrappers. Roll wrappers around the mixture, folding edges inward to close. Moisten fingers in the cornstarch and water mixture, and brush wrapper seams to seal.

Arrange spring rolls in a single layer on a medium baking sheet. Brush with vegetable oil. Bake in the preheated oven 20 minutes, until hot and lightly browned. For crispier spring rolls, turn after 10 minutes,

BLACKBERRY FOOL

I will use dewberries for this.

Won’t be long now!

2 pints blackberries (hold 6 blackberries back for topping) 1/4 cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons blackberry liqueur 2 cups (1 pint) heavy cream 1/4 cup powdered sugar 6 ladyfingers 6 sprigs fresh mint, to decorate Add the blackberries to a bowl, sprinkle over the granulated sugar and blackberry liqueur and let steep 10 minutes. Meanwhile, add the cream and powdered sugar to the bowl of a mixer and whip to soft peaks. Mash the blackberries with a fork, and then fold them into the cream. Spoon the fool into individual glasses. Crush some ladyfingers on top. Top each with a sprig of mint and a whole blackberry! Recipe courtesy of Ree Drummond

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The definition of motivation is the theoretical construct used to explain the reasons for actions, desires, and needs. Motivation can also be used to describe a person’s direction to behavior and why the person wants to repeat a behavior. Yet, when dealing with the increasing amount of acts of terrorism, motivation is not a term that anyone would like to use. However, motivation is what is behind school shootings, and most recently, a pilot flying a plane full of people straight into a mountainside.

And although motivation plays a part, it does not fully explain what would lead a person to commit

such acts; but a personality disorder, like extreme narcissism or psychosis, come close. In cases of mass murder, the person committing the inexplicable act of terror may suffer from personality disorders that make them self-centered, to the point of taking 149 other lives along with their own, as Germanwings pilot Andreas Lubitz did when he deliberately crashed the plane into the French Alps.

Terrorists like Lubitz may feel that something terrible has been done to them, and to equal their grief, they commit catastrophic acts. Lubitz, however, wore a mask; his neighbors were shocked at the allegations facing him, and said that he seemed ecstatic to start his job at Germanwings.

Psychiatrists explain that it’s easy to create a mask, since extreme narcissism is not socially

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acceptable. Neither is the way the media is presenting the story.

I began writing after I read an article claiming that Lubitz’ final act was no different than a person throwing themselves in front of a train to take their life; the article said that neither cases were acts of aggression, but the two did not think of the trauma that they inflicted.

Terrorism is described as the use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political claims.

In Lubitz’ case, he may have intended the mass killing in order to draw attention to himself, even if he was remembered as a type of “negative hero.” Yet this act won him fame - tune into ABC, NBC (or Fox…) and this story will be looked at from all different angles, yet it will never be described as what it truly is: terrorism. In fact, news stations

have described Lubitz as, “White and Christian.” Acts of terrorism are not dependent on religion, as was seen in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, within the past year. In short, there is no way to explain the thinking behind acts of terrorism. It may have been that the person didn’t like pudding and that was the staple of his diet when he was a child. The fact of this article is simple, though. Religion and race have no correlation with these acts, since they can be committed by anyone at anytime, regardless. The media will continue to describe Lubitz as a Christian,, and when this “isolated incident” occurs again, the news anchors will continue to do the same.

Word to the wise: turn your TV off.

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WILSON WELL SERVICE Duane Wilson P.O. Box 1272, Leakey, Texas 78873 Lic.#54947WLPK Office 830.232.6747 Cell 830.486.6768 Home 830.232.6682

Hard Facts Heatstroke is the leading cause of non-crash, vehiclerelated deaths for children.

On average, every 8 days a child dies from heatstroke in a vehicle.

Top Tips Reduce the number of deaths from heatstroke by remembering to ACT. A: Avoid heatstroke-related injury and death by never leaving your child alone in a car, not even for a minute. And make sure to keep your car locked when you’re not in it so

PARKVIEW GENERAL STORE Located at

PARKVIEW RIVERSIDE RV PARK 2561 County Road 350 Concan, Texas 78838

LAGUNA MONUMENT CO. 4139 Hwy. 90 East Uvalde, Texas 78801

kids don’t get in on their own.

C: Create reminders by putting something in the back of your car next to your child such as a briefcase, a purse or a cell phone that is needed at your final destination. This is especially important if you’re not following your normal routine.

T: Take action. If you see a child alone in a car, call 911.

Emergency personnel want you to call. They are trained to respond to these situations.

One call could save a life.

Billy Welch Office 830-278-5261 Cell 830-591-6367

www.lagunamonument.com

COUNTYWIDE AIR & HEAT Have Your A/C System Inspected! for the SUMMER months to cut down on

HIGH Electric Costs!!!!

Karan Patterson

(ACROSS RIVER FROM GARNER)

• Propane - bottles & RV’s filled 365 days a year • Full service convenience store • Open year ‘round • Large event facility • Tables & chairs for rent • Full line of river gear • Tube Rentals • Firewood, ice, groceries, sundries

830-232-4006 877-374-6748 toll-free or visit our website @ www.ParkviewRiversideRV.com

“Let Us Help You Select An Appropriate Memorial”

Franchisee 25743 Hwy 55 Barksdale, TX 78828 Tel 830.234.3333 Fax 830.234.3332 karan.patterson@hrblock.com www.hrblock.com

“SERVICE IS WHAT WE DO!!”

LEAKEY AUTO SUPPLY

830-232-4555

Mike Hurley

TACLB006073

Vehicle Lockout JIM AND TAMMIE ALBARADO

Owners

YOU’LL FIND IT AT CARQUEST

AND WRECKER SERVICE Hwy. 83 N. & 1st Street

Leakey, Texas 78873 Ph. (830) 232-6656 Res. (830) 232-6983 Cell (830) 374-7866

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The Hill Country Herald P.O. Box 822 Leakey, TX 78873 Phone: 830-232-6294 editor@hillcountryherald.net

2015 Summer Internships

Hill Country Youth Ranch is offering Full-Time and Part-Time paid summer internships for college students and young professionals who want to gain valuable experience working with traumatized youth. Child Psychology, Recreation and Maintenance internships available. Internships begin June 8th through July 24th.

Call Angelina at 830-367-6111 or email contact@youth-ranch.org.

EOE

Professional Parent

Hill Country Youth Ranch is searching for Houseparents to help guide and inspire abused children. Positions are open on our campuses near Kerrville and Leakey. Couples or singles. Room and board, benefits, and training provided.

Call 830-367-6111 or email contact@youth-ranch.org. EOE

POOL TABLE: 4 X 8, balls, cues, bridge, hanger.

By appt. only, Rio Frio 830232-6666

HELP WANTED There is an opening at TEXAROME (Cedar Mill) for a Plant Operator. No particular skill necessary.

Must be mechanically inclined and familiar with machinery and equipment.

Must be willing to work any shift. Flexible hours.

Good pay. Very steady job. We will train you.

Apply in person at TEXAROME, Leakey, Texas: (830) 232-6079, texarome@texarome.com.

An equal opportunity employer.

HELP WANTED Mama Chole’s Leakey, Texas Kitchen Staff Apply in Person, Hwy. 83 Downtown, Leakey,Texas

Wanted: approximately 5 to 10 acres with live water on property or 20 to 40 acres with no live water for weekend getaways. Properties may be improved or vacant but must have a water well and no or minimal restrictions (no HOA). Please email information about properties to bo@fidelitypartners.net or call Bo at 210-378-3333 (Buyer is a real estate broker)

2003 MONTANA RV 5TH WHEEL

38-FT; EXCELLENT CONDITION; ONE OWNER; TWO ROOF-TOP AIR CONDITIONERS; LIFE TIME RUBBER ROOF; NEW TIRES; LOTS OF OTHER AMENITIES. LOCATED IN CONCAN. MUST SEE!! Water Softner $150 361-550-0578 OR 361-550-7489

HELP WANTED

Looking for a reliable & honest, cleaning person for multiple houses on a beautiful ranch in Leakey. Hours vary from 1020+ hours per week. Current work references and cleaning experience is a must.

Call 830-275-4015.

WANTED

Bi-lingual office clerk. (EnglishSpanish). Must be computer literate, with some accounting skills, and good smarts for general office tasks. Will receive excellent international training for your future career. Leakey area residents preferred. Apply in person at Texarome Inc. Call 830 279 2944 for appointment.

DEAD OR ALIVE! GOOD-FOR-NOTHIN’ CEDAR TREES This guy has been a public nuisance for years - stealin’ water, killin’ grass, and making people sneeze all winter long!

HELP WANTED DISHWASHER AND COOK POSITIONS AVAILABLE APPLY IN PERSON MILL CREEK CAFE LEAKEY, TEXAS

part-time from mid May through August. Must be able to work weekends.

Apply at River Rags N Rhinestones in person on Monday or Tuesdays, 985 Hwy 83, Leakey Texas

FOUND

WE PAY A CASH REWARD OF

$70

2. Yesteryear 3. Treaty 4. Principles of right and wrong 5. Atmosphere 6. Gambling machine 7. Having great influence 8. Person who eats and drinks to excess 9. Operate 10. A single undivided whole 11. Destiny 12. Liberate 14. Type of comedian 20. Metal fastener 22. Darn 25. Recount 27. Small bird 28. Express great joy 30. Long crusty sandwich roll 31. Extended area of land

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32. Composition 33. Annoying person 34. Large bundle 36. Carry with difficulty 39. Mariner 41. Boundary line 42. A short moral story 45. Water flask 47. Artifice 50. Immediately 51. Sponge cake with jam, wine and custard 53. Explore 56. Sob 57. Allege 58. Uncommon 60. Midday 62. Carbonated drink 63. Ellipse 64. Small semiaquatic salamander 66. Device used for shaping metal 68. Conjunction Answers page 7

for every DEAD (Dry) ton you drag in;

$62

and WE PAY FOR EVERY (You can fit at TON that’s still kickin’. (Green) least one ton of

Go get ‘em!

logs, 4’’ across and bigger on any pickup)

Call the Cedarmill for more info at: (830) 232-6079

While doing the trash pick up along FM 1120, the National Honor Society members found a set of keys with “McCoy” tag and a few other name tags.

Please come by the Leakey school office to claim the keys.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE 43. Lowest part of the musical range 44. Pale purple color 46. Cogwheel 48. Feline 49. Contestant 52. Faithful 54. Neither one __ the other 55. Facilitate 56. Armed conflict 59. A duplicate copy 61. Signal fire 65. Dodge 67. Young horse 69. Wander 70. Strange and frightening 71. Solitary 72. Talon 73. Clean with a bill 74. Finish 75. Stop Down 1. Alpine lift

WANTED

Help Wanted

WANTED

FOR SALE

Across 1. Sort 5. Small snake 8. Brusque and surly 13. Vessel 14. Cylindrical tower 15. Relating to the moon 16. Curved masonary structure 17. Slow pace of running 18. Become one 19. Part of the eye 21. Trial 23. Golf accessory 24. Jargon 26. Mesh 27. Dwell 29. Ballroom dance 34. Container 35. Period of calm weather 37. Health professional 38. Adjoin 40. Chubby

DEADLINE MONDAY 5:00 p.m.

ONLY 20 CENTS PER WORD!!!

EMPLOYMENT

FOR SALE

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

REAL ESTATE

It is our policy to furnish a home owners warranty for every property that we market and that qualifies. This would include owner occupied single family residences. It takes the worry away from owners and buyers. If you are a seller, any covered item that needs repair during the term of the listing will be repaired. If you are a buyer, any covered item that needs repair for up to 12 months after closing will be repaired. We furnish the policy, not you. So, if you are considering selling your property, list with us and let us take the worry away.

Exposure is what it’s all about, Properties that we market are placed in a total of 5 multiple listing systems, including San Antonio, Midland/Odessa, Kerrville, Uvalde, and Del Rio. No one else gets your property exposed the way we do. If you seriously want to sell your property, we will seriously get it exposed! Call us today if you would like a free market analysis in order to determine the potential sales price of your real estate!

RANCHES NEW LISTING! 60 acres less than two miles from town along the north side of FM 337. Great hunting tract with beautiful building sites, with frontage on the blacktop to boot.

Hidden River Ranch, 265 acres with approximately 3⁄4 mile river frontage, only 2 miles from town, deep in the heart of the Frio Canyon. Extensive frontage on blacktop, excellent topography with pecan bottoms and field areas, three houses, a horse barn, and tractor shed, fenced and cross fenced.

Property is loaded with wildlife, including Axis and White Tail deer, feral hogs, Blackbuck Antelope, wild turkey, and others. Must see to appreciate.

75 acres just three miles from Rocksprings, rolling tree covered topography, county road frontage, minerals intact.

Owner will consider conveying portion of minerals. Good location, good hunting, great access, beautiful topography. $202,500.

Cadillac Farms, 210 ac located 2 miles west of Leakey. A little bit of everything, fields, mountains, fronts on FM 337 and also on Patterson Creek Road. Call for details.

A horse lovers dream. 69 tree covered acres with a 4 bedroom, 3 bath brick home, and horse barn with arena, tillable fields and a Pecan Bottom with several Indian Mounds. Located on Highway 83 between Leakey and Garner State Park. This one has a lot of development potential in that it fronts along Highway 83 between Leakey and Garner State Park. Very favorable topography and long views.

COMMERCIAL NEW LISTING! Modern Office Building on Highway 83 with a total of 4.5 acres to the rear. Perfect for RV Park or several types of commercial development. Access is also provided from FM 1120. Would also make a great location for an apartment complex. Will consider selling office separately from land. Call for details.

COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY! Nearly 16 acres on Highway 83 in Concan, with improvements. Only $298,000.

NEW LISTING! Cielo Ridge condominiums, units 201 and 202. Two bedroom, two bath units with fireplaces, close to all the action in Con Can. Great common area amenities such as Olympic size pool. Only $117,500 per unit.

FRIO PECAN FARM managed rental with 2b/2ba, covered porch, beautiful Pecan grove, wildlife, price reduced to $150,000. Close to Leakey and walking distance to the river!

LAND PRICED REDUCED! DEER CREEK lot with 5.31 restricted acres $59,900.

FRIO RIVER PLACE Beautiful 1.93 acre building site, heavily wooded. Quiet location. $109,500.

FRIO TERRITORIES! BEAUTIFUL RIVER FRONT TRACT, this five acre building site on the Frio River can be yours today! Huge cypress trees line this blue water hole

that is teeming with fish. Fronts on Highway 83 and the Frio River, private, yet close to town. Good restrictions, beautiful building site overlooking the river. $329,000 OAKMONT VILLAGE 2.21 acres of heavily wooded building site located just of FM 1120. $49,000 THE RIDGE-Experience the Texas hill country at its finest w/ private access to your own beautiful Frio River park w/BBQ pavilion. Underground utilities WITH TCEQ APPROVED WATER SYSTEM, free roaming wildlife, hiking, biking & much more! This restricted subdivision offers great building sites for your dream home, retirement or vacation get-away. B&B allowed. Call for a showing or take a drive out 4 mi. south on RR 1120. Prices start at $99,500 NEW LISTING Shady Oaks, 5.07 acres with a view, only $49,500.

SHADY OAKS secluded, heavily wooded 3 acre tract with a view, only $62,900.

SPRING HILL 5.1 acres in Spring Hill Subdivision, great view amenity, only $59,900.

RESIDENTIAL NEW LISTING IN SPRING HILL! Three bedroom 21/2 bath home with a beautiful view overlooking the Frio Canyon.

Close to town but gated community offers privacy to the max. City water. Enjoy the scenery and the wildlife from your huge covered deck. Over 9 acres of land area to roam around on. This is a like new home that was built for year around entertaining. Enjoy the great outdoors from the deck when the weather permits,, or sit around a beautiful fireplace and roast marshmallows instead. This is a show place. Come see it!!

CANYON OAKS! GREAT INCOME PRODUCER IN THE HEART OF CON CAN, Three bedroom, 3 1⁄2 bath home on River Road. Income producing. Reduced to $289,000 CANYON OAKS, three bedroom, 2 baths with in ground pool. Established nightly rental, $340,000.

FRIO PECAN FARM managed rental with 2b/2ba, covered porch, beautiful Pecan grove, wildlife, price reduced to $160,000. Close to Leakey and walking distance to the river!

FRIO RIVER PLACE beautiful home overlooking 178 feet of frontage along the Frio River. Three bedroom, 3 1⁄2 baths, huge deck that allows you to enjoy the great outdoors and listen to the running river and the birds.

This is the home on the Frio that you have been looking for.

Call for details.

FRIO RIVER RANCH! GREAT INCOME PRODUCER established nightly rental on the Frio River with great swimming hole, close to town, sleeps 13 comfortably. $375,000 RIVERTREE! Two story log home nestled beneath huge Pecan trees. Walking distance to the river, 3 bedroom, 3 bath, vaulted ceiling and wrap around porch. $329,900.

Dub Suttle GRI, Broker - MEMBER: SAN ANTONIO BOARD OF REALTORS; UVALDE BOARD OF REALTORS; KERRVILLE BOARD OF REALTORS; AND THE DEL RIO BOARD OF REALTORS. We get maximum exposure for your property.

Call us if you don’t see what you are looking for here. We have numerous other properties that we would be more than glad to help you with. Or better yet, come by for a visit. The coffee pot is always on.

Kathy Suttle GRI, – Broker COME BY FOR ONE OF OUR Michael Rushing – Associate COMPLETE LISTS OF PROPFred McNiel GRI, - Associate ERTIES, CHECK US OUT ON THE WEBSITE OR SCAN THE QR CODE BELOW WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE!

1260 S US Hwy 83, Leakey, Tx. 1/2 mile south of Leakey city limits on US Hwy 83 830-232-5242 www.SuttleandCompany.com

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NOW OPEN FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS 11AM-9PM

830-232-5022

At the Frio Pecan Farm Pavilion

BEER & WINE AVAILABLE

*Available with a Young Savers Account

337 W RR 337 LEAKEY, TEXAS 830-232-3337

FOR THE SPECIAL CHILD IN YOUR LIFE… ASK ABOUT OUR

YOUNG SAVERS ACCOUNTS OPENING DEPOSIT $25 NO QUARTERLY MAINTENANCE FEE INTEREST COMPOUNDED DAILY

BBG’S BAKERY 279 Mountain Street (West side of EMS and Legion Hall) LEAKEY TEXAS

FREE RED FSB PIGGY BANK!

LEAKEY BRANCH

Member FDIC

243 S. Evergreen St., Leakey, Texas 78873, (830) 232-5224 WWW.fsbuvalde.com

THANK YOU

The Sabinal Lions Club offers a sincere “thank you” to every individual and business participating in the

24th Annual Wild Hog Festival Your past and continued support is appreciated.

Thank You to the following

Sign & Buckle Sponsors: Lehoski Welding Hair Creations Cecil Atkinson Ford - Hondo Sabinal Grain Gas & Diesel All Makes and Models Company Lonehollow Whitetails LLC Sabinal EMS MIKE SEWELL ASE MASTER MECHANIC Kids-Sight 252 E.Earlene Second Street LEAKEY,Connells TX 78873 Hardware McLeod Helena Chemical Burks Insurance Uvalde Farm CAT, Bureau Boyd’s Diagnostics, Cummings, Navistar Certified Appliance UTV & ATV OUTFITTING & REPAIR Diana’s Tacos Thank You to the Belt Buckle Auction Winners: Isabelle Troncoso of Cibolo Dr. Custom Granite David Reina of Helotes Steve Murphy of Houston Tri Canyon A/C Jerry Bates of Concan Adam Lewis of Uvalde David Kingsbury of Castroville Jack Burkhart of Boerne Bob Clodfelter of Utopia John M. Sullivan of Knippa Daniel Rodriguez of Sabinal Lyssy& Eckel Feeds of Hondo Heavy’s BBQ of Hondo Sabinal Grain Store, Justin Dean of Sabinal for purchasing a buckle and donating it back to the Sabinal Lions Club for re-auction.

A special thank you to local helpers: Sabinal Chamber of Commerce; Sabinal Police Department & Uvalde County Sheriff Department, Sabinal EMS, Sabinal Civic Club, Sabinal Fire Department, Sabinal ISD, The Chuck Wagon Demonstrators and the numerous volunteers.

The Sabinal Lions Club is fortunate and feels gratitude to the people who make our festival a success each year.

When you support The Wild Hog Festival you help support the Sabinal Fire Department; Sabinal EMS; Sabinal Civic Club; Sabinal Public Library; Sabinal High School Youth Scholarships; Sabinal Little League; Sabinal Boys & Girls Club; National Night-Out Event; Santa Coming to Town; Hondo Boys Scouts; and the Club provides hearing and vision exams to Elementary and Junior High students and help provide vision exams/glasses to those in need in

EAGLE AUTOMOTIVE

(830) 232-4961

7am - 12pm Tuesday thru Saturday CLOSED SUNDAY & MONDAY

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MARILYN’S WED-SAT 10:00-5:00 CAMP WOOD 591-4889 OVER 50 QUILTS IN STOCK QUEENS START AT $49

SERTA & CORSICANA MATTRESSES

FRIDAY

LADIES NIGHT 1/2 price drinks

• Fresh Cut Steaks • Fresh Ground Beef • Deli Meats • Camping Supplies

OPEN SUNDAYS !!

9a.m.-8p.m.

Corner of 83 and 337 DOWNTOWN, LEAKEY, TEXAS

830-232-6299 Hours: M-T 7a.m. - 8p.m.

Fri. 7-9 Sat. 8-9

AT HONDO NATIONAL BANK WE KNOW YOUR NAME!

“DO I LOOK LIKE I WANT TO ENTER

ALL YOU CAN EAT FRIED CATFISH

DJ SONNY GARCIA SAT. APRIL 25

“See YOU at The Buckhorn” BAR OPEN Monday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Friday 11 a.m. - 12 a.m. * Saturday 11 a.m. - 1 a.m.

Sunday Noon - 8 p.m.

GRILL OPEN Monday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Sunday Noon - 8 p.m.

BEVERAGE BARN OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK DRIVE-THRU Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Sunday Noon - 8 p.m.

LOCATED ON 83 BETWEEN CONCAN AND LEAKEY www.thebuckhornbargrill.com

TIRE AND WHEEL CONNECTION

2805 Highway 90 West Hondo, Texas 78861

830.426.TIRE (8473) www.TireandWheelConnection.com

410 S Hwy 83 Leakey, TX 78873 Ph. 830-232-4553 Office Hours-Lobby Mon-Thu 9:00 to 3:00 Fri 9:00 to 4:30 Office Hours-Drive-Thru Mon-Fri 9:00 to 4:30 Sat 9:00 to 12:00

MY 16-DIGIT ACCOUNT NUMBER?

FRIO CANYON SALON at FRIO SPRINGS LODGES

692 Evergreen Street Leakey, Texas 78873 LODGING OFFICE 830-232-4174

~Reserve your Salon Appointment~ NAILS Julissa Velasques 830-275-7305 Hair ~ Color / style / perm Terri Lugo 830-591-7494 Maggie Lopez 830-279-8305 Massages Shellie Wade 830-261-0750

Lodging on the Springs of the Beautiful Frio Springs

TRI-CANYON BRANCH

THE HISTORIC LEAKEY INN

410 S. HWY. 83 LEAKEY, TEXAS 830.232.4553

830-232-5246 Motorcycle friendly

Inns & Cabins starting at $79 Hwy 83 & 7th street

Leakey, texas