April 18 2018

50

Current Weekly News for Leakey, Camp Wood, Sabinal, Utopia and Surrounding Areas Vol. 9 No. 16

INSIDE

www.hillcountryherald.net

Tri-Canyon’s Only Weekly Newspaper!

April 18, 2018

editor@hillcountryherald.net

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

by Lion Fred R. McNiel

........................... Page 8

............................ Page 9

COUNTY CITY WIDE CLEAN-UP ............................ Page 3

JUST FOR GRINS

............................. Page 11

REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WANTED PERSONS AND FUGITIVES

............................ Page 3

LISD ............................. Page 9

............................ Page 13

INDEX Legals/Jail Register ... . Page 3Community News ......... Page 4-6 Feature Story ................ Page 7 Community Events.........Page 8-9 Obituaries ...................... Page 10 Classifieds ..................... Page 14

Today’s Weather

High: 84° Low: 51°

The weather cooperated nicely on Saturday, April 14th as eleven Leakey Lions Club members 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. It was a beautiful spring morning and just a little chilly for this bi-annual outing! It took about two hours 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 motorists!

Those Leakey Lions Club members who participated in this bi-annual effort included: Guinn Turner, Ed Mack, Chip Rhodes, John Jones, Glenn Bradley, Johnny Jackson, Dirk Foshee, John Patrick, Deborah Sparks, and Hugh and Ellen Scott. Approximately twelve very large bags of trash were picked up for disposition in the land-

fill! Lions Gwinn Turner and Hugh Scott patrolled the highway and collected the bags of trash as they were filled by the members of the club.

The eleven workers divided into four teams of 2 and 3 workers each and each team covered one side of the highway for approximately one mile.

Since work started on both ends of the two mile stretch, the Lions met in the middle about 10:00 a.m. having completed the task at hand! The next scheduled trash pick-up will take place next fall.

We are pleased to report that there was not as much litter to pick up as usual and so we want to thank area motorists for helping keep Leakey’s front yard beautiful!

Lion John Patrick and Lion Guinn Turner serve as the Adopt-a-Highway Chairmen and they 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.

LtoR: Ed Mack, Glen Bradley, Johnny Jackson, Chip Rhodes, John Jones, Dirk Foshee, John Patrick, Deborah Sparks, Guinn Turner, and Hugh Scott. Ellen Scott took the photo!

TAS Excavates at Mission San Lorenzo in Camp Wood in June 2018 The Texas Archeological Society (TAS) is happy to accept the invitation from Nueces Canyon Mission Restoration Organization and the community of Camp Wood to continue archeological investigations under the direction of Dr. Tamra Walter, TTU. The TAS field school will begin June 9, 2018 for a week of activities.

From Dr. Tamra Walter: “The opportunity to continue our archeological work is possible because of the support and enthusiasm of the TAS and the Camp Wood community. I would like to personally thank all of the field school participants and staff, the TTU field crew, and the Camp Wood support team for all their hard work. While we accomplished a great deal this summer, we still have more work to do! In addition to expanding excavations at the mission, we are looking forward to exploring new areas for survey and recording newly discovered archaeological sites.

We can build upon the 2017 season’s investigations and move one step closer to revitalizing this important mission site.” See more information on facebook at

https://www.facebook.com/nuecescanyonmission/ posts/1912531828760069.

Water News and River Flows Flows at all crossings on the Frio River were taken on April 12, 2018. Fulgham’s Crossing just south of the Alto Frio Baptist Encampment had a flow of 12,634 gpm (gallons per minute) in March and now has a flow of 10,245 gpm; this is a 19% reduction in flow. The Leakey Springs crossing had a flow of 3,530 gpm last measurement, and a flow of 3,552 gpm this reading; about a 1% increase in flow since the last measurement. This crossing is the only one that showed any increase over the last month and it was just a few gallons per minute. The Mill Creek Crossing showed a decrease in flow this measurement of about 16%; there are culverts on both ends of this crossing that have no flow. This crossing has a flow of 7,248 gpm this measurement which is down from the last

In 2017 three hundred TAS members worked on the Mission San Lorenzo site, in the lab and on survey crews. Over fifty youth learned the basics of archeological investigations and evening programs highlighted regional history. Mark and Kathy Norvell are thanked for providing a campground for us on the banks of the Nueces River in Barksdale. See www.txarch.org to participate. During the spring 2018 TAS sponsored three Archeology Academies: “Spanish Colonial Archaeology” in San Antonio; “Archeology 101” conducted in Columbus with a field day at San Felipe de Austin State Park and “Archeobotany” at CBBS in Alpine. These short weekend academies are designed to introduce new topics to participants. The 2018 Annual Meeting of TAS will be held October 26-28 in San Antonio where we will join the celebration of their founding 300 years ago. Registration for this event may be found at www.txarch.org. Contact: Pam Stranahan (361) 4604638 pamwheatstranahan@gmail.com

by: Joel Pigg, General Manager, RECRD

measurement of 8,609 gpm in March.

On the west prong of the Frio River, conditions are very similar with flows decreasing since the last measurement. The Rancho Real crossing had a flow of 5,559 gpm in March compared to a flow of 4,281 gpm this measurement decreasing the flow by 23%. The Kent Creek crossing showed a large decrease in flow of 36% since the last measurement; to a flow of 810 gpm this month down from a flow of 1,258 gpm last measurement.

The Nueces River flows were taken on April 12, 2018 with both of crossings showing a decrease in flow. McDonalds Crossing was flowing at 19,565 gpm last measurement and decreased to a flow of 15,852 gpm this measurement or approximately a 19% decrease. continued page 7

NSDAR HONORS TWO MEMBERS, ELECTS NEW OFFICERS

by Karen Collins

Uvalde de las Encinas Chapter members, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), meeting at El Progreso Library in Uvalde on Saturday, March 17th, elected a new slate of officers for two-year terms beginning June first, and honored two members with twenty-year membership certificates.

Jane Van Hoozer and Bernadine Coleman were recognized by Regent Lesley Jones for being members of this chapter for twenty years. Mrs. Coleman was presented a certificate for this honor, and one will be mailed to Mrs. Van Hoozer, who was not present at the meeting.

New officers were elected as follows: Billie Franklin, Regent; Kristi Powers, Vice Regent; Diane

Carrillo, Chaplain; Karen Collins, Recording Secretary; Francis Karasek, Corresponding Secretary; Jakelynn Crawford, Treasurer; Revis Leonard, Registrar; Billie Toalson, Historian; Virginia Davis, Librarian/Curator; and Lesley Jones, Parliamentarian. These officers will be installed at the May meeting.

Committee assignments were made as follows: American Heritage and Conservation, Francis Karasek; Constitution Week, Sharon Hubble, Karen Collins, Diane Carrillo, Lesley Jones, and Malydaln Mitchell; Commemorative Events, Betty Lawrence; DAR Good Citizen, Alice Hicks, Patsy Edwards, Kristi Powers, and Diane Carrillo; DAR Schools, Alice Hicks; Friends of the Library, Virginia Davis;

Genealogical Records/Membership, Revis Leonard; National Defense, Diane Dooley; Programs, Kristi Powers and Sharon Hubble; Public Relations, Karen Collins, Jakelynn Crawford, and Kristi Powers; ROTC Program, Diane Carrillo, Malydaln Mitchell, and Betty Lawrence; Finance, Jakelynn Crawford; Music, Toni Hull; and Telephone/Email, Francis Karasek. Betty Lawrence read the President General’s Message which was a tribute to American women who have served our country in various capacities since the American Revolution.

Margaret Corbin was honored for actually fighting in the Revolution, standing alongside her husband, and then taking his place at his cannon when he fell in battle. continued page 7

Regent Lesley Jones is pictured with Bernadine Coleman, as she awarded her a certificate for 20 years of membership in this DAR chapter

Page 2 Hill Country Herald

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

REAL COUNTY JUNIOR HORSE CLUB RJCHC ARENA Leakey, Texas TEAM ROPING

SATURDAY APRIL 21, 2018

BOOKS OPEN AT NOON CLOSE AT 12:45

ROPE AT 1:00 PM #10 Roping #12 Roping

IF YOU DRAW EXTRA IT’S $20 OR HALF THE MONEY

BUCKLES TO AVERAGE WINNERS!

FMI 830-214-4900 $125 PER MAN ENTER 1 DRAW 3 OR OPEN DRAW 4

GOAT ROPING FOLLOWING TEAM ROPING

ROPEWYLD PRODUCTIONS

3 header $20 per team. Books remain open until the end of 1st round. Multiple entries welcome per team. Pay out to top 3 teams. 1/2 proceeds go towards pay out. Bring your own rope! (Will have a few extra on hand)

FULL CONCESSION STAND BENEFITS REAL COUNTY JUNIOR HORSE CLUB

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Hill Country Herald Page 3

JAIL REGISTER

Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report

April 8 - April 14, 2018 Karnes,Frank Marion, 39 W/M, Leakey, Texas, A/O Deputy Castro, Poss.CS.PG 1 Less Than 1G (Court Ordered to CCF), A/D 4/10/2018, In Custody; Rodriguez, Mary Diane, 49 W/F, Hondo, Texas, A/O Sheriff Johnson, Surety to Surrender Man / Del CS PG 1 Less Than 1 G (Medina County Warrant) Surety to Surrender Man / Del CS PG 1 Less Than 1 G (Medina County Warrant) , A/D 4/13/2018, Released to Medina County Jail.

Real County Law Officers Nathan T. Johnson, Sheriff Steven Castro, Deputy Sheriff Mark Cox, Deputy Sheriff Teddy Douthit, Deputy Sheriff Jonathan Ortiz, Deputy Sheriff Kevin Chisum, Real County Constable

April 8 - April 14, 2018 • • •

Corporal Jake Sanchez, DPS Highway Patrol Alexander Robertson, DPS Highway Patrol Clint Graham, TPWD Game Warden

• •

A/D - ARREST DATE A/O - ARRESTING OFFICER

Disclaimer: All print and other visual media is for informational purposes only. This information is considered public information under the Freedom of Information Act and the Public Records Act. Any indication of an arrest is not intended to imply or infer that such individual has been convicted of a crime. All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

DETAINER LIST

•

•

04/8/2018 @ 1551 responded to Ranch Road 337 east of Camp Wood for loose livestock 04/9/2018 @ 1659 responded to County Road 353 for an agency assist Edwards County Sheriff’s Office 1923 responded to US Highway 83 south of Leakey for loose livestock 04/10/2018 @ 1155 responded to Big Springs Charter School on US Highway 83 north of Leakey for a structure fire 1224 responded to Real County Sheriff’s Office in Leakey to take a report of harassment 1702 responded to the Quince on River Road west of Camp Wood for a vehicle in the river bed 04/11/2018 @ 1145 responded to South Leon Klink Street

McMahan, Khristy Anne, 49 W/F, Theft of Property => $100 <$750 Theft of Property => $100 <$750 5/9/2017, Texas Department of Criminal Justice Pitcher, John Truman, 43 W/M, Bond Forfeiture - Burglary of Habitation, Bond Forfeiture - Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear - Bond Forfeiture - Terrorist Threat10/20/2017, Dearborn County Jail, IN Hosmer, Jonathan 44 W/M, Violation of Probation Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle 3/6/2018 Medina County Jail, TX

337 RR 337 West P.O. Box 822 Leakey, Texas 78873 (830) 232-6294 (830) 433-1424 Published Each Wednesday Julie Becker/Editor/Publisher Billie Franklin, Sabinal Correspondent

Contributing Writers: Elaine Padgett Carnegie Linda Kirkpatrick

email: editor@hillcountryherald.net LETTERS POLICY Letters to the editor on matters of public interest are welcome. Letters should be no more than 300 words and must be signed with a phone number. Deadline is Monday, 5 p.m. Letters are subject to editing for length and focus. Send letters to the Hill Country Herald, P.O. Box 822, Leakey, Texas, 78873 or email to editor@hillcountryherald.net. Letters to the Editor published in this newspaper do not necessarily reflect the position of this publication on any subject.

We do not print anonymous letters. ©2017 The Hill Country Herald. Any third party materials transmitted or posted to the Herald become the property of the Herald, and may be used, reproduced, published, distributed, transmitted, displayed, broadcast or otherwise used by the Herald. All rights reserved No part of this newspaper may be reproduced in any form or by any means without permission in writing from the owners.

Hill Country Herald participates in newspaper recycling at South Texas Press, Hondo Texas. Member

• • •

•

D E UR

T P CA Estrellita “Star” Falcon DOB 01-20-1983 VOP – Theft of property – 1 Warrant

Todd Weaver DOB 05-18-1967 Theft of Service – 1 Warrant

Honey Howell DOB 7/15/1970 VOP Credit Card Abuse – 1 Warrant

Capias Pro-Fine (Subjects CAN MAKE PAYOFF by contacting our office with cash, cashier’s check, or money order)

U T P

D E R

CA

Raphael Deleon DOB 09-25-1975 Theft of Property – 1 Warrant

HILL COUNTRY HERALD

•

The Real County Sheriff’s Office has numerous felony, misdemeanor, and capias warrants and we are actively seeking to apprehend all persons wanted by the various courts within our jurisdiction. The wanted individuals highlighted below are six individuals we have highlighted for this week’s “FUGITIVE SECTION”. We need your help to apprehend these subjects and hold them responsible for criminal acts committed in our community. If you know where these subjects are please call the Real County Sheriff’s Office at 830-232-5201. If you ARE one of these subjects or know you have outstanding warrants…. TURN YOURSELF IN AT ONCE.

Editor’s Note: This list is provided by Real County Sheriff’s Office, it lists subjects that are being held by Real County in contracted jail facilities awaiting trial

- Evading arrest detention W/MTV District 3/12/2018 Ta, John Phuong Possession of Marijuana > 2OZ <= 4OZ (sentenced to 30 days county jail) County 3/12/2018 30 Days CJ 3/12/2018 Bunk, Sharon Carol, Poss CS PG 1 > 4G < 200G Sentenced to SAFPF, A/D 3/27/2018 Sanchez, Tony Probation Violation Driving While Intoxicated >=0.15 County 3/27/2018 Bandera Novak, John, Violation of Probation - Burglary of a Building, District, 3/30/ 2018 Novak, John, Evading Arrest County3/30/2018

•

REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WANTED PERSONS AND FUGITIVES

HOLDING LIST Shannon, Joshua Benjamin Violation of Parole - Injury to a Child Causing Bodily Injury, District, 9/7/2017 Bandera Shannon, Joshua Benjamin Violation of Probation Burglary of a Habitation District, 10/13/2017 Bandera Tomerlin,Christopher Aaron, Burglary Habitation Intend Other, Assault Family/House Memberimpede Breath/Circulation, District, 12/12/2017, Bandera Cortez-Flores, Jesus Unauthorized use of Vehicle District 12/28/2017 Bandera Ta, John Phuong Violation of PRE/POST trial supervision agreement

•

in Camp Wood for a report of a disturbance 1508 responded to Ranch Road 337 east of Camp Wood for loose livestock 04/12/2018 @ 1038 responded to Subdivision road 23200 north of Vance for a reported gas leak 1311 responded to Ranch Road 337 east of Leakey for a motorcycle accident 2230 responded to a residence on Pendley Road south of Leakey for a disturbance 04/13/2018 @ 715 responded to a residence on East 7th Street in Camp Wood for a disturbance 1750 responded to a residence on West 7th Street in Camp Wood for an attempted break-in 04/14/2018 @ 1937 responded to a residence on North Ash Creek Road north of Leakey for an agency assist FCEMS

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS City of Leakey Mayor: Harry Schneemann Secretary: Dee Dee Wally Office: 830-232-6757 Fax: 830-232-6775 Councilmen: Ken Auld • Roel Gonzalez• Carl Jensen Frankie DeLeon • Hazel Pendley 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: Brianna Taylor • Juan ( Mafy ) Gomez Johnie Wooldridge • Domingo Tobar • Josh Cox Volunteer Fire Dept:830-597-6100 Camp Wood Library: 830-597-3208 Nueces Canyon EMS: 830-597-4200 City of Sabinal Mayor: Charles Story Secretary: Betty Jo Harris Office: 830-988-2218 Councilmembers: Ali Alejandro, Louis “Mando” Landeros, Danny Dean, J. R. Flores, Mike Nuckles, and Andy Schaefer Sabinal Library 830-988-2911 Sabinal Municipal Judge: Anita Herndon 830-988-2630 Justice of the Peace Precinct #2 Bobby G. McIntosh,830- 988-2462 Real County County Judge, W.B. “Sonny” Sansom 830-232-5304 Real County Attorney, Bobby Jack Rushing 830-232-6461 County/District Clerk, D’Ann Green 830-232-5202 Justice of the Peace Dianne Rogers: 830-232-6630 or 830-597-6149 Sheriff, Nathan Johnson 830-232-5201 Real County Constable Kevin Chisum 830-232-5201 Tax Assessor-Collector Donna Brice: 830-232-6210 Treasurer, Mairi Gray 830-232-6627 Chief Appraiser Juan Saucedo 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:Raymon Ybarra 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

Tracy Renee Lewis DOB 03-15-1967 Theft of Property – 1 Warrant

Cameron Adams DOB 06-06-1998 Failure to appear – Illegal Hunting - VOP

Page 4 Hill Country Herald

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

MILL CREEK CAFE

O EVERPEN 7AM YDAY TO 9 PM

daily lunch buffets

includes drink and dessert FRIDAY NIGHT ALL YOU CAN EAT FISH! 849 US HWY 83 S (Across from Stripes) Leakey, Texas 830.232.4805

96 Gallon Cart - �28.00 monthly

3 Yard - �90.00 monthly

1.5 Yard - �57.00 monthly http://www.knoxwasteservicetexas.com

KWS NOW SERVING THE LEAKEY & CONCAN AREA!!

* Weekly Trash Pickup * *Online Bill Pay/Autopay/ Paperless Billing* * Experienced Professional Service * * No Contracts, Delivery Fees or Hidden Fees *

(866) 691-5974

Blood Drive Set for April 23, 2018

By Karen McGuff

The National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society will host a Blood Drive at the United Methodist Church’s fellowship hall on Monday, April 23, 2018, 10 am to 2:15 pm. In addition to regular donations, the platelet bus will be here. The process for donating platelets takes a couple of hours. Inside the platelet bus, are recliners and a big screen TV to make the experience comfortable.

The In order to make donating blood an enjoyable experience, eat a full meal within four hours prior to donating blood, drink 8 eight ounce glasses of water or fruit juice 24 hours prior to donating blood, get a good

night’s sleep the night before donating, and avoid strenuous activity for a few hours after donating.

Who may donate? Anyone who is 16 years old weighing 120 pounds with a parental consent form or at least 17 years of age weighing 110 pounds and in good general health can donate blood. If you are unsure if you are able to donate for health reasons, you may call your physician or speak to the staff at the blood drive.

Please bring a photo ID, last four digits of your social security number and birth date.

For any additional questions, please look at the website: http://www.southtexasblood.org/

LEAKEY ISD SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

by Kara Guerra

Jolee Lachelle Cave Parents: Todd and Blyth Cave Siblings: Alyssa and Miranda Cave Grandparents: Ken and Jo Cave Jolee has attended Leakey ISD since Kindergarten.

High School Accomplishents: Valedictorian, Regional UIL Qualifier, member of GeoFORCE, Academic All-District in Volleyball and Basketball, National Honor Society President, Student Council VicePresident, Regional Semi-Finals qualifier in Basketball, Regional Quarter Finals qualifier in Volleyball, VASE award recipient “I plan to attend the University of Texas at Austin and pursue a master’s degree in psychology.”

Filiberto Medina

“The Lumber Yard” since 1958 Hardware • Plumbing • Electrical Siding • Doors • Insulation Truss Package* • Concrete Products Roof Packages* • Beams to size* www.realbuilding.net

*special order

Job Site Delivery Blueprint Take-offs Door/Window Take-offs Real Building Supply, Inc. U.S. Hwy 83 Leakey, Texas 830-232-5241

M&M BREAKFAST TACOS & MORE

Parents: Rebecca and Brett Butzke Sibling: Luz Clara Medina Grandparents: Irma and George Albarado Filiberto moved to Leakey from Katy, Texas seven years ago.

High School Accomplishment: First team All -District offensive and defensive in Football, Academic All-District in Football, Regional qualifier in Track-triple jump and 4X4 relay Junior year and 4X4 relay Senior year “I plan to attend South West Texas Junior College after graduation.”

Sydney Carter Parents: Donna and James Carter Siblings: Cassie Carter and Alicia Scott Grandparents: Toni and Donald Eastep Sydney has attended Leakey ISD since her Kindergarten year.

High School Accomplishments: Academic All-District Volleyball and Basketball, National Honor Society, Quarter Finals qualifier in Volleyball, Regional Semi-Finals qualifier in Basketball, Regional Track, Second Team All-District in Basketball, First Team All-District Volleyball “I plan to attend Texas State University followed by nursing school. I intend to become a pediatric nurse or family nurse.”

830-232-5116

MON.-TUES. 6AM-11AM WED.-FRI.- 6 AM-1PM LUNCH 11-1

Free Estimates to Homeowners

10% Senior Discount

CUSTOM GRANITE

l!!

tifu

A

ly

ute

l bso

au Be

Countertop•Fireplaces •Vanities, etc.

David Reina 210-380-1306 AFFORDABLE! GIVE US A CALL DRcustomgranitetx.com

It is the last six weeks of the school year! Hard to believe it is going so fast, well at least to me. I see students who seems to think time is crawling by, if they only realized that these school years are such a short span of their lives.

As far as illness I am seeing students suffering from allergies right now and I mean suffering. We all want to say, oh it is just allergies but the running, burning itching eyes and nose can lead to infections if the mucus cannot be expelled from the nasal passages and cleared from the throat. One of the best ways to protect from these illness is to be proactive and take a daily allergy medication during peak allergy seasons. Some people, like me, must take them year round. I found taking

by Angela Downum Leakey ISD Nurse an allergy pill each day is less trouble then ending up in the ER with bronchitis or pneumonia. Allergy medications can be found over the counter and they make ones specific for children. Talk to your doctor about which ones he or she may prefer. Along the lines of health prevention we have partnered with Health Heroes to provide the required vaccines to outgoing sixth graders and seniors. The vaccines will be given here at school, on May 1st, with no out of pocket cost to you. I will be sending out the necessary paper work.

I hope you all have a safe and healthy week.

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Hill Country Herald Page 5

Nueces Canyon High School District 31-A Track and Field Meet

On The Frio at the Frio Pecan Farm Pavilion 830-232-5022

By Coach Deyanira Flores

Sincere apologies go out to the high school boys, their results did not make it in last week’s paper but they are still fresh in our minds. On April 4th, 2018, Nueces Canyon hosted the District 31-A track and field meet. The Nueces Canyon boys placed 5th with 71 points. The boy’s district was strong this year. Some of the times going into the area meet are pretty competitive around the state. On “The Top Athlete Scoreboard,” Winston Walker tied for 6th with 2 other athletes scoring 20 points and Roy Schexnider tied for 9th with 19 points. Those that competed and scored points for us are as follows: Shot put- Chris Bejarano 15th, 25’-4”; Edmund Winston 16th, 23’-4” Discus- Mason Hicks 7th, 90’-6 3⁄4”; Edmund Winston 14th, 81’-7”; Chris

Bejerano16th, 74’-1” Triple jump-Caiden Childs 7th, 32’-5”; Kambryn Deleon 9th, 30’-4” High jump-Jordon Short 4th, 5’ Pole Vault-Roy Schexnider 2nd, 10’-6” 4x100m- Winston Walker, Jordan Short, Roy Schexnider, Tony Gonzales 4th, 46.80 800m- Fabian Gomez 7th, 2:26; Kambryn Deleon 10th, 2:35 110mH- Winston Walker 1st, 18.83 100m-Jordan Short 7th, 12.59; Mason Hicks 15th, 13.17; Edmund Winston 16th, 13.29 4x200m- Mason Hicks, Fabian Hernandez, Edmund Winston, Caiden Childs 5th, 1: 47.36 400m- Daunte Flores 2nd, 55.27; Tony Gonzales 5th, 57.37 300mH-Winston Walker 2nd, 46.02; Roy

Schexnider 3rd, 46.22 200m-Daunte Flores 10th, 25.64; Edmund Winston 17th, 27.19; Jordan Short 18th, 28.6 1600m- Fabian Hernandez 6th, 5:49; Kambryn Deleon 7th, 5:59 4x400m- Daunte Flores, Roy Schexnider, Tony Gonzales, Caiden Childs 3rd, 3: 49.51 All the boys worked hard this season.

Their hard work paid off with some personal best times and advancements into the next level. Daunte Flores, Tony Gonzales, Roy Schexnider, Caiden Childs, Winston Walker, and Jordan Short will continue to train in hopes of advancing out of Area into the Regional Championships.

They will have competed at the area meet by the time these results are published.

Nueces Canyon High School Academic UIL Team Competes at the REGIONAL Academic Meet By: Kathy Hicks, HS Academic Uil Coordinator

On Friday, the 13th of April, 2018 the Nueces Canyon Regional Alternate to State, Cadence Balderas earned 6th place in Poetry Qualifiers competed in the Region IV, Conference A Uil Interpretation Alternate to State, Nataliah Deleon earned 2nd place Academic Meet on the Blinn College campus in Brenham, in Prose Interpretation State Qualifier, Nicole Delarosa earned 3rd Texas. The Regional Qualifiers representing Nueces Canyon place in Persuasive Speaking State Qualifier, and Leila Mosqueda were: Micah Vernor competing in Social Studies, Skylar earned 2nd place in Editorial Writing State Qualifier as well as Balderas competing in Poetry Interpretation, Nataliah DeLeon 6th place in Feature Writing -Alternate to State. All the hard work competing in Prose Interpretation, Harleigh Patterson competing put forth by all of these outstanding students paid off. A great time in Prose Interpretation, Cadence Balderas competing in Poetry was had by all and Nataliah, Leila and Nicole are looking forward Interpretation, Nicole Delarosa competing in Persuasive Speaking, to going to Austin to the STATE Uil Meet in May! Leila Mosqueda competing in News Writing, Feature Writing, and Editorial Writing, Reagan Fox competing in Literary Criticism, Amanda White competing in Science and Literary Criticism, Kyle Floyd competing in Social Studies, Maddie Williams competing in Social Studies and Literary Criticism, and Shelby Pannell competing in Literary Criticism. After a full day of competition the final result came in.

Micah Vernor earned 6th Uil regional state qualifiers: L to R: Nataliah DeLeon, Leila Uil regional: L to R: Amanda White, Leila Mosqueda, Micah Vernor, Kyle Floyd, Reagan Fox, Harleigh Patterson, Shelby place in Social Studies Mosqueda, Nichole DeLaRosa Pannell, Cadence Balderas, Skylar Balderas, Maddie Williams, Nichole DeLaRosa, Nataliah DeLeon

Tabetha Boyle Day at NCCISD

By Superintendent Kristi Powers

March 28, 2018 was proclaimed Tabetha Boyle Day at Nueces Canyon CISD! Tabetha is a senior and will graduate on May 25, 2018 and plans to attend Southwest Texas Junior College. She is the daughter of Cynthia Williams.

Tabetha has been a member of the Panther Band for all of her years in high school and was in the percussion section. She was in the band that placed 6th place this year at the UIL State Marching Band Championships and 2nd place her sophomore year. Tabetha has been active in 4-H and has shown meat goats for many years.

Tabetha was presented with a congratulations card from the faculty and staff and a video was shown in her honor.

Her family brought refreshments for the seniors to enjoy at the conclusion of the ceremony. NCCISD would like to congratulate Tabetha and wish her the very best with her future!

ONLY ON TUESDAYS Come enjoy Dining on the River!

COUNTRY ROSE GARDEN FLOWER SHOP 225 E. 3rd Street, Leakey, Tx

BALLONS AND BOUQUETS 830-232-5600 830-279-4014

cell

All Major Credit Cards Accepted

FRAZIER

Dozer & Construction

Excavating, Lakes, Roads, Building Pads, Metal Buildings, Land Clearing, Fencing, Kirk Frazier Custom Saw Milling

830-591-7889 Josh Frazier 325-977-1069 sawmills@hctc.net

WE DIG THE FRIO CANYON

GET-N-GO

103 E FOURTH ST 830-597-3156 IN THE HEART OF CAMP WOOD!

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 7 AM TO 11PM

News from the Judging Trail Well the great kids of the Nueces Canyon FFA were up and at it again this past week. They headed off well before daylight to Blanco Texas to compete in a state Qualifiers contest. When we pulled up in the bus it was like a who’s who and Land and Homesite teams. Many of the all-time great ag teachers where there with their kiddos. Our little group unloaded off the bus and put their heads down and went to work. This little group of kids from the canyon has sure made everyone notice when our bus pulls up because they make their presence known. There were only about fifteen teams there in Home-site but they are consistently the best teams in the state year in and year out and every team there is qualified for state competition here at the end of the month so there are no pushovers we just knew we could beat. That being said the Home-site team decided it was time to let everyone know we needed to be counted amongst the elite teams in the state placing third and bringing home a banner. Shelby Pannell placed

Pork chops & Fried Chicken

By FFA Advisor Richard Kramer

7th followed by Edmund Winston in 10th and Maddie Williams in 11th place. Next up were Leslie Taylor and Payton Nevarez on placed 17th and 18th. Just to give you an Idea on how tough our district is we had two teams place in the top three on that day. Next up was the Land team that did a great job and placed 6th overall. Well folk’s that is no small task to say you can be counted in the top ten with the quality of teams that were there is awesome. Eli Ludlow placed 11th followed in 12th by Kambryn Deleon. Next up was Grace Luce in 19th, with Cody Johnson and Caiden Childs placing in the top 30 kiddos. What gets me excited about both of these groups is they are young with two juniors who are the oldest kids I have they might prove to be a powerhouse for years to come. The other thing that I get excited about is where they placed was not nearly good enough in their minds which means they are going to just get better and better.

RAIN OR SHINE, HOT OR COLD WE ARE HERE TO SERVE YOU, OUR CUSTOMER! NEW IN STOCK BLUE BUNNY® LOAD’D® SUNDAES, EIGHT DELICIOUS FLAVORS TO ENJOY! AS ALWAYS, WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS!

HAVE FUN GETTING FIT COME JOIN THE PARTY!!!

CALL 432-664-4266 For Class Times

classes at Frio Canyon Parks Building, Leakey, Texas

L to R: Payton Nevarez, Leslie Taylor, Shelby Pannell, Maddie Williams, Edmund Winston

Page 6 Hill Country Herald

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

SABINAL HAPPENINGS

Huajilla Retired Teachers

number of sweat bands, all colorful, which will be used. If you want to donate hand made items, they will be appreciated and used. Contact Kathy Sprott at 830-9882081.

On Monday, April 23, at 10 a.m., the Huajilla Retired Teachers will meet at the D’Hanis Community Center. Fiesta will be the theme and Band Director Chris Castro of D’Hanis will present the program. The meal will be catered by Seco Secrets. Be sure to RSVP if planning to attend.

Emmanuel Lutheran

Sunday service is held at 9:30 a.m.; Wednesdays has the Women of the Church meeting at 11:30 a.m. followed a meal and then their Bible Study at 12:30 p.m., and Activity Night at 6:30 a.m. On Thursday mornings, the Men’s Bible study and Prayer Group meets at 6:30 a.m. This includes breakfast.

Civic Club

������������������������

�������������������� ��������������������������� �������������� ���������������� ����������������������� ������������������ ����������� ��������������

FRIO CANYON PROPANE

633 Hwy. 83 South Leakey, Tx. 830-232-5282 830-279-6648 BOTTLES FILLED WHILE YOU WAIT Motor Vehicle and RV Fuel Locally Owned

OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK 8-5

The Leakey Beverage Barn Hours

7-9 Monday thru Thursday 7-10 Friday & Saturday 12-8 on Sunday

Drive Thru and get everything you need US Hwy 83 South, Leakey, Texas 232-4224

With about 15 members in attendance, the Sabinal Civic Club met in the Sabinal Public Library last Thursday. A grant for the library was discussed and an application for such grant will be made.

Members from the Sabinal Volunteer Fire Department presented the program and answered questions. Hostesses were Sean Johnston and Ann Keath.

The May 3 meeting will begin with the Executive Board Meeting at 3 p.m. with appointment of new officers followed by the Silver Tea and an opportunity to meet scholarship recipients. The location is yet to be announced.

Future Farmers Compete

At the District FFA Convention, the following schools participated: Bandera, Devine, D’Hanis, Hondo, Knippa, Medina Valley, Natalia, Utopia, and Uvalde. Sabinal, under the leadership of Michelle Whalen, had a number of first place speakers. Austyn Schulte placed first for Junior Prepared Public Speaking; Keylie Rihn placed first for Senior Prepared Public Speaking in Animal Science. Baylee Rubio placed first for Senior Prepared Public Speaking in Agriculture Policy. Sarah Miller placed first for Extemporaneous Public Speaking.

This means that there will be four representatives for the Area 7 Convention, to be held in May. Not to be outdone, Sabinal got sweepstakes SDE in the Single Teacher Division while at the same time, beat all other Multi-teacher schools in the District.

This means that Sabinal beat all schools from Brackettville to Castroville and from Bandera to Devine. This is quite a feather in the cap of Teacher Whalen and congratulations are in order.

Healing and Prophecy

830-591-9100

John Wakabi and Team Focus joined forces holding a Healing and Prophetic Convention at the Herby Ham Activity Center on April 12 and 13. Guest musician Jessica Faith joined them in this very moving event. Originally from Nairobi, Africa, Wakabi offers the people of Texas a new season about to begin. He is sponsored

by Radio Vida 98.9 fm. This is the second

by Billie Franklin

First Baptist time he has been in our area.

Montel Country Club

Pastor Nathan and Anna Lafrenz of Brackettville and Knippa, Jerrie Ann Salvado, Toni Hull, Barbara Dillahunty, and a host of others performed for the fund raiser held last Saturday evening at both the Montel Country Club and Methodist Church. The Hackberry Hags were in fine form too. A silent auction was held during the meal and the performance was held at the church. The Country Stew and cornbread was a great hit and the music

that followed was awesome. People from all over Uvalde County came to support this very worthy cause.

Central Christian

A sing-along was enjoyed by all this past Sunday. The Wednesday evening Bible Study will be held once again this week.

On Sunday, Pastor Jim Fox will be back in the pulpit. Graduating senior, Colleen Casburn, will be honored.

There will be a 5th Sunday dinner on April 29.

The goal of $1,000 for missions for the Annie Armstrong collections went over the top. Vacation Bible School preparations are currently underway. They meet each Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the south fellowship hall.

On April 29, there will be a 5th Sunday meal with honored guests. This is the time for scripture, song, and testimony sharing.

Contact Brother Monty if you want to share one.

St. Patrick’s Catholic

First Communion will be held on Tuesday, May 1, at the 6:30 p.m. Mass.

Good Shepherd Sunday, April 22, is World Day of Prayer for Vocations. The second collection for this coming weekend will be for the Assumption Seminary.

Deer Creek Camp is a Christian adventure camp that focuses on teaching young people about the Lord and His plans for our lives.

Catholic campers experience Mass. reconciliation, team building activities, a high ropes course, and more. The web page is www,deercreekcamp.com or call 830-589-7123.

First United Methodist

A new Women’s Bible Study will begin on April 26 at 9:30 a.m. at the home of Betty Mathis. “He Speaks to Me” is the title and is written by Priscilla Shirer. This is a 7 week study. Two of the weeks, May 10 and 17, the meetings will be held in the Fellowship Hall. Upcoming movie nights, VBS registration and kick off party can be found on the Facebook page.

Church of Christ

Preparing for two lessons, it was decided that “Are you a Christian only in name?” was the most thought provoking. Kathy Sprott has a year-round habit of preparing for Franklin Graham’s Christmas Child boxes. A generous donation from a local lady is greatly appreciated. There were cloth bags of all sizes and a

City of Sabinal Regular Meeting April 9, 2018

editor@hillcountryherald.net

830-232-6294

Mayor Charles D. Story called the regular meeting of the Sabinal City Council to order at 7:04 p.m. on April 9, 2018 with the following aldermen, staff and visitor present: Mike Nuckles, Louis A. Landeros, Jr., Ale Alejandro, Danny Dean, Anita Herndon, Betty Jo Harris, Susana Torres, Cano Esquivel, Jr., Lupe De Leon, Luis A. Martinez, Jr., Ramon Lopez, And Ben Taylor. Javier Flores and Andy Schaefer were absent. Javier Flores joined the meeting at 7:07 p.m. Mayor Story led the invocation and pledge to the united states flag. On a motion by Landeros and second

by Nuckles, all five present approved the accounts payable and interim bills.

There were no citizens signed up to speak.

Esquivel gave the police report for March, 2018. He spoke about meeting with the school leaders concerning procedure for an active shooter. Musquiz and Garcia attended at the school for career day. Chief Reyes took evidence to be destroyed as per court order. He also outlined the various violations and the officers that handled them. He stated that they are having a good deal of problem with minors in possession, no cooperation. Following the report and with the question by Landeros, there was discussion about turning at the light on Fisher. Esquivel said to proceed with caution.

Judge Herndon gave the Municipal Court report for March-$11,626.24 Revenue, all collected by the court itself. There were 85 cases filed, twenty- three cases disposed of.

Martinez gave the public works report

for march. The large pick-up by aci is finished. There is a small amount of brush to be gathered, with the city having to assist on some extra- large piles. There was some discussion about the work Mr. Alejandro had done to clean a lot that isn’t even his. Dean said individuals should not have to clean other persons lots. The City should clean and bill owners. He also asked Martinez to finish up where leaks have been repaired-remove cones, smooth area. He also spoke of a problem with a neighbor. This will be on the next agenda.

Also handicapped parking on west side of pavilion at Live Oak Veterans Memorial Park.

Harris gave the financial reports. She noted that the systems fund operating statement is the only one in the black at the end of March . On a motion by Flores and second by Landeros, Nuckles, Flores, Landeros and Alejandro voted to approve the minutes of the March 26, 2018 meeting as corrected. Dean abstained.

Motion passed.

Regarding the item about a provisional license at the landfill, Mayor Story stated he is still waiting for an answer from the T.C.E.Q. Also, he had called Ken Cave but received no answer. Martinez stated that Cave is working on getting the oil collection station repermitted at its current location.

Dean stated he just wants to stop the fines and asked if they are up to date at the landfill. Story stated that they are good there, except for sewing some grass seed.

Also, he asked about the pump at the lift

station by garcia. Martinez stated he had contacted peerless to pull the pump. Dean said he wants written easements for those lift stations.

Story called a closed session as per Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. Sec. 551.074-personnel, consider hiring an employee for the public works department. The time was 7:36 p.M. Mayor story reconvened the council into open session at 8:14 p.m. No action was taken in closed session.

Dean moved to hire Ben Taylor at a rate of $11.00 Per hour. Mike Nuckles seconded the motion. Flores stated that he wanted to amend the motion requiring Taylor to secure a Class D water license within six months of hire. Alejandro seconded the amendment.

Three voted for the amendment. Motion passed.

Dean said the council doesn’t need to tie Luis’s hands. Let him make decisions.

Mayor Story called the vote for the entire amended motion. Voting for were Nuckles, Dean and Flores. Voting against was Landeros because he did not approve of the rate of pay in the motion. Alejandro abstained. Motion passed.

Taylor stated he would have to give two weeks notice where he is working. Also, drug testing and criminal background check are required.

On a motion by Flores and second by Nuckles, all voted to adjourn at 8:19 p.m.

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Hill Country Herald Page 7

Water News and River Flows This crossing has several culverts that are reduced in flow at this time with gravel clogging the pipes. The Nueces River Dam on Highway 55 south of Camp Wood had a flow of 29,458 gpm last reading and this measurement the culverts had a flow of 25,019 gpm or about a 15% increase.

For those of you that live in the northern portion of Edwards County near Telegraph here are the latest flow measurements for the crossings in your area. The first crossing on Highway 377 near Telegraph had a flow of 34,868 gpm a few weeks ago and has decreased by 15% to a flow of 29,794 gpm. There are a couple of culverts at this crossing that have debris clogging the pipes. The second crossing on Highway 377 near the Evergreen School had a flow of 36,789 gpm a few weeks ago when I last checked the flow and now has a flow of 35,357 gpm or a decrease of about 4%. This crossing also has pipes that are clogged with gravel causing some reduction in flow.

continued from front page

Native Plants Conserve Water

By Real-Edwards Conservation & Reclamation District If you are looking for ways to conserve water, energy and time in your landscapes, get acquainted with native and adaptive plants to Edwards and Real counties.

Both counties are in the Edwards Plateau zone with unique and beautiful plants.

Using indigenous plants to our area conserves our water resources, reduces storm water runoff, decreases wind erosion, and provides wildlife habitats.

Many local nurseries and garden centers carry various native and adaptive plants.

Check with local nurseries and garden centers in Leakey, Uvalde, Kerrville and Fredericksburg for advice on native plants for your landscapes.

Start with simple and easy steps, and before you know it, you’ll be a master at protecting and preserving our water.

Contact Real-Edwards Conservation & Reclamation District at 830-232-5733 for more information on conserving water.

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.

ACE’S DETAILING

Leakey, Texas Complete Vehicle Detailing House Windows Motorcycle By appointment

830-312-0141

Detailing Too!

AUTOCAD DESIGN AND DRAFTING SERVICE

ARCHITECTURAL PLANS AND ELEVATIONS - FOUNDATIONS STRUCTURAL STEEL - METAL BUILDINGS - CIVIL/SURVEYING FULL AND HALF SIZE PRINTING AVAILABLE COMPETITIVE RATES WORK DIRECTLY FOR HOMEOWNERS OR CONTRACTORS

***AutoCad Tutoring*** Basic/Advanced - All Disciplines

ROD NODINE AUTOCAD DESIGNER 44+ YEARS EXPERIENCE OFFICE/HOME P.O. BOX 111 (190 RR 2748) RIO FRIO, TEXAS 78879

HOME: 830-232-4410 CELL: 979-421-0333 rrnodine@hctc.net

RAUL MEJIA MASONRY *30 Years Experience 830.792.3487 cell 830.928.3218

*Fire Places *Block, Brick, Rock *Saltillo Tile * Retaining Walls

NSDAR HONORS TWO MEMBERS She later became the first woman in U.S. history to receive a pension from Congress for military service.

The National Defense Report, read by Karen Collins, recognized historic Fort Sill near Lawton, Oklahoma, which today remains as the only active Army installation of all the forts on the Southern Plains built during the Indian Wars. It was established in 1869, and is now designated as a National Historic Landmark and serves as a military training facility and the home for various military schools.

Betty Lawrence spoke about the 56 men who signed the Declaration of

Independence in July 1776, and how many of them lost their fortunes, families, and lives for this act of valor. They were considered traitors by the British Crown and treated accordingly. The review of these facts should be a reminder to be always appreciative for these brave men who suffered and sacrificed to establish this great country of ours.

Eighteen members attended the meeting, and Nancy Baker won the door prize before the meeting was adjourned.

The ladies then enjoyed lunch at Oasis Outback.

The next meeting of the Uvalde de las

This Week’s Puzzle Solutions continued from front page

Encinas Chapter, NSDAR, will be at the Uvalde Aviation Museum (201 Sul Ross Drive) at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 21st. A tour of the museum will begin promptly at 10:30. Following the tour, members will have lunch at Hanger 6.

This organization meets on the third Saturday of each month. Any woman 18 years of age or older, regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution is eligible for membership in DAR. For more information, contact Lesley Jones at 830563-5652.

Page 8 Hill Country Herald

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Mary Kay Windham, Broker 664 S US Hwy. 83 Leakey, Texas 830-232-4408 office 830-374-7901 cell SEE MORE LISTINGS AND PICTURES AT WWW.HIGHPLACESREALTY.COM

#013 NEW LISTING 27.17 UNRESTRICTED acres, a couple of miles east of Leakey, all usable land, tastefully furnished 1BR/1B cabin with two lofts and all the modern conveniences, rv, barns and sheds, fenced and cross fenced, seasonal creek. Great views! $315,000. #010 NEW LISTING 3BR/3B home in Concan on 1.116 acres, perfect vacation home or may be used as a vacation rental. Two years of rental history, comes furnished and ready to enjoy!

SOLD! #002 1.37 acres with over 307 feet of Hwy. 83 frontage in town. Large trees for shade, water well, city water meter, fenced on two sides, no restrictions, great commercial lot! $142,000. #009 5.12 acres west of town in Roaring Springs. Hill top with great long views and access to 50 acres of spring fed creek, waterfalls, deep swimming hole and lake! $54,000. #008 3BR/2B home on quiet street near school. It is on a large lot with nice shade trees, open and covered decks, carport and outbuildings. There is a bonus room that would be perfect for an office or possibly another bedroom. $135,000. #003 10 acres south of Leakey in Rio Frio, gated, gently rolling terrain, huge Pecan and Oak trees, seasonal creek, unfinished metal cabin on slab with covered front porch, underground electricity to cabin. $140,000. #011 1.02 acres in Concan, with access to the Frio River, paved roads, and central water system. Set your cabin here and enjoy long beautiful views with the potential for rental income! $55,000. #021 2.73 acres with access to the Frio River, paved roads, central water system, an area for rv hookups with restrooms, all behind a locked gate. This is one of the largest lots in Frio River Place and backs up to a large ranch for great views and privacy! Priced to sell at $99,000. #001 Comfy 2BR/2B log home with guest house, workshop and shed on three manicured lots in Twin Forks. Access to two gorgeous Frio River park areas! SOLD! #005 5.32 acres, west of Leakey off of John Buchanan Rd. Hilly terrain provides long views to the south and east, county road frontage with electricity at the road and fenced on one side with entrance gate. Ag exemption in place for low taxes! MAJOR REDUCTION, BEST PRICED LOT IN SHADY OAKS! $40,000. CONTRACT PENDING #007 6.37 acres, in The Ranch, beautiful gated development south of Concan, with paved roads, underground electricity, and access to gorgeous Frio River park area with deep blue water and pavilion for picnics. Under wildlife exemption you will see large herds of exotics free roaming and you will enjoy low taxes! $136,955. #012 3 city lots with approximately .8 of an acre, electricity, septic, and 2 city water meters in place. Lots of potential, either residential or commercial with Hwy. 83 frontage! SOLD! #004 1.29 acres of prime commercial property located on Hwy. 83 and across the highway from busy Stripes convenient store! Completely fenced with city water meter and tons of oaks trees you will have endless potential on this one! Leakey is growing and this is the best time to purchase before prices rise! REDUCED!!! $175,000.

Ranch Road Construction Rock and Roll…

You provide the Rock and we will grind and Roll!

Call today to schedule your road repairs Find Us on Facebook as: “Ranch Road Construction” ·

Ranch Road Repair ·

Road Grading

·

Rock Grinding

Land Clearing

·

www.ranchroadconstruction.com

830-890-0535

ranchroadconstruction@gmail.com

native landscapes CONSULT - DESIGN - BUILD - MAINTAIN A full service, local company offering competitive, professional, quality work specializing in Native Plants, Sustainability, and Education Services Include: • Landscapes & Hardscapes • Irrigation • Organic Pest Control • Orchards & Veggie Gardens • Lawn & Tree Care • Retaining Walls, Walkways, Patios and Rockwork • Drainage and Grading Issues Resolved • Maintenance Plans Available ...and much more!

CALL Adrian or Jere (830) 232-4388 cell phone: (830) 279-1548 email: jeresep@yahoo.com www.nativelandscapes.vpweb.com JOHNNY BULLARD Owner

BULLARD’S AUTO BODY REPAIR • PAINT • DETAILING

Glass Replacement • Free Estimates • Guaranteed Workmanship

830-597-3368 403 N. Nueces St.

P.O. Box 816 Camp Wood, Tx 78833

NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL ELECTION CITY OF LEAKEY To The Registered Voters of Leakey, Texas: Notice is hereby given that the polling place listed below will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 5, 2018, for voting in a municipal election to elect a mayor and two council members for full term (2 years).

LOCATION OF POLLING PLACE: AMERICAN LEGION HALL – WEST 4TH. STREET Early voting by personal appearance will be conducted on the following dates and time: Monday – April 23

9am – 12am

Tuesday – April 24 and Wednesday – April 25 Thursday – April 26

8am – 5pm

Friday – April 27 and Monday – April 30 Tuesday – May 1

7am – 7pm

9am – 12am

8am – 5pm

LOCATION OF EARLY VOTING: AMERICAN LEGION HALL – WEST 4TH. STREET Applications for ballot by mail shall be mailed to: Dee Dee Wally P.O. Box 219 Leakey, Texas 78873

Applications for ballot by mail must be received no later than the close of business on April 24 2018. Issued this the 12TH. day of March 2018.

Harry L. Schneemann, Mayor, City of Leakey

Tuesdays at 5:30

REAL pm COUNTY JUNIOR At The Real Co. Jr HORSE CLUB

Horse Club Arena Come ride with Sarah Leonard she will be holding prac�ce ride nights to help everyone get ready for our play nights star�ng in June or just come ride to have fun. We can set up the different pa�erns or we have our own steers to prac�ce breakaway roping. You just need to be or become a member and then $5.00 per night Call Sarah at 830-232-4270

Property Manager Needed!

Newly built River Grove located on County RD 350, Concan TX is looking for a full-time Office Manager. Call for Details (361)816-1372

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Hill Country Herald Page 9

Frio Canyon Real Estate, LLC

VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION, NEW LISTINGS, PICTURES AND PLATS. Shawn Streib Gray, Broker www.FRIOCANYONREALESTATE.COM

830-232-4500

230 US Hwy. 83 Leakey, Texas 78873

HOMES Property 01: 159 Laurel St. 3/2.5/2car Beautiful, spacious rock home on 1.86 ac. w/nice workshop. Lovely neighborhood. $339,000 NEWProperty 09: 5BD/4BA/2HB home on the Frio! 2.72 ac. lot w/~247’ of river frontage. 230 Skippin Stone Ln. Rental OK. $1,900,000 Property 11: 157 Spring Branch in Twin Forks is a super nice 3BD/2BA home on TWO LOTS! Gorgeous Frio River access! $229,000 Property 13: 28 ac. w/cute 1BD/1BA cabin and creek frontage in Rancho Real. 631 Riemer Rd. $190,000 Property 24:Cute 3/2 brick home in town. Easy walk to shops, restaurants, library and the Frio! Circle drive + carport. $129,500 Property 25: HEARTSTONE! 4bd/4ba APPRX. 2800 sq. ft. Circle drive, pool & views! Directly across from river access. $765,000 Property 26: RIVERFRONT home on 2+ acres. Beautiful, hill country modern design. High end finishes & appliances. $515,000 REDUCED Property 30: 469 Kahn Rd., Rio Frio in Deer Creek. Private 2BD/2BA on 5+ acres! Rock/cedar home, covered porch. $260,000 PENDING Property 33: HEARTSTONE! 2.68 ac lot w/~290’ of FRIO frontage! 5BD/5BA/2HB. Outdoor kitchen, infinity pool! $1,300,000 PENDING Property 78: 4BD/3BA home on nearly one ac. 179 Roy Chisum Rd. No restrictions! 500’ of private river access! $299,000 PENDING

LOTS

Leakey High School Monday, April 23 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

In the fellowship hall at United Methodist Church

For further information, please contact

Karen McGuff at 830-232-5595 ext. 2128

Property 14: 1+ acre lot in Canyon Oaks—Concan. Hilltop/views + gorgeous river access park. Water/elec. avail. Rentals OK. $49,000 Property 8: Three adjacent 7+ acre lots located in Rio Frio. Beautiful & flat bottomland with large oaks. $89,000 each or $250,000 all Property 19: 15 acres with seasonal creek. Remote yet civilized! Views in every direction. Easy access & electricity available. $142,000 NEWProperty 20: Your choice of three Canyon Oaks lots! Each 1 ac. w/water & elec. avail. Frio River Park for owners! $43,900 & $46,900each Property 21: Highly desired location on CR350! 5+ (TBS) unrestricted acres with FRIO RIVER FRONTAGE! $430,000 NEWProperty 22: LAST ONE! Nice 1 ac. Lot in Tierra Linda in Concan. Popular rental area. $75,000 FIRM NEWProperty 28: 5 (5ac.) tracts north of Leakey to choose from! Remote & heavily wooded. Rancho Real. $33,500 to $44,500 (river view) Property 34: 7+ ac. lot in R-N-R Ranch—Rio Frio, TX. Beautiful oaks, well/septic in place but need to be verified/tested. $107,700 REDUCED Property 35: 5.16 ac. just west of Leakey. Gated, city water, paved roads, underground electric. See Old Baldy from here! $69,900 REDUCED Property 37: Lot 35 in Valley Vista features gorgeous westerly views, all utilities, and use of community pool & clubhouse! $50,000 Property 43: 8+ acs. w/gorgeous oaks and great bldg. sites. Electricity available. AG VALUATION = LOW taxes!! Shady Oaks Subdv. $77,045 Property 52: 5+ ac West of Leakey. Fronts on John Buchanan Rd. Bldg. site faces east and is ready to go! $52,500 Property 53: Lot 82, 7.7 acres in Canyon Oaks Unit 4. Water & elec available. Great views & river access! Addtl. Acreage avail. $149,000 Property 54: Lot 83, 16.6 acres Canyon Oaks Unit 4. Water & elec available. Great views & river access! Addtl. Acreage avail. $149,000 SOLD Property 55: Lot 84, 11 acres in Canyon Oaks Unit 4. Water & elec available. Great views & river access! Addtl. Acreage avail. $109,000 Property 56: Lot 85A, 6 acres in Canyon Oaks Unit 4. Water & elec available. Great views & river access! Addtl. Acreage avail. $98,000 Property 57: Lot 85B, 4 acres in Canyon Oaks Unit 4. Water & elec available. Great views & river access! $49,000 SOLD

ACREAGE

JOHNSON FINISHES SECOND IN WOMEN’S DIVISION

NEWProperty 2: 73.41 ac. west of Leakey. Fronts on county road. Water well & Electricity. Not in a subdivision. $299,500 Property 07: 15 acres in Concan w/Hwy. 127 frontage. Small hunter’s cabin. No utilities but elec. is close. $103,569 PENDING Property 8: Three adjacent 7+ acre lots located in Rio Frio. Beautiful & flat bottomland with large oaks. $89,000 each or $250,000 all Property 10: 31.05 acres. Just off Hwy. 41 in far NW Real County. Fairview Ranch. Neat little hunting place! $99,360 Property 12: 5+ ac north of Leakey w/2400 sq. ft. metal bldg. Hwy. frontage. Some elevation for great views. Ag. Exempt. $179,000 REDUCED Property 16: 36 acres in Spring Country Ranch. Wooded w/deep draws & dry creek. ~1 mile from spring fed pond/park area. $101,920 Property 17: 33 acres in Spring Country Ranch. 4x4 required. Borders large ranch to the south. No utilities! $84,125 NEWProperty 18: 10 acres w/larger neighbors on Hwy. 55 about 10 mi. south of Rocksprings. Beautiful bldg.. sites.

Property 19: 15 acres with seasonal creek. Remote yet civilized! Views in every direction. Easy access & electricity available. $142,000 Property 21: Highly desired location on CR350! 5+ (TBS) unrestricted acres with FRIO RIVER FRONTAGE! $430,000 Property 23: Remote yet easy access + ag val. make this 40 ac. a real find! Old camp house w/elec. Off 41W approx. 8 miles. $99,000 NEWProperty 27: TPW Ranch is a 400 acre hunting and recreational property w/Hwy. 337 frontage. $3,500 per acre PENDING Property 29 : 170 acs. +/- WILL DIVIDE Hwy. 337W frontage. Views for miles! $3900 per acre REDUCED Property 40: 17.6 acres w/Frio frontage! Close to Leakey. Several building sites. Electricity nearby. $230,000 Property 44: Secluded 15 ac. in Spring Country Ranch. 4x4 required & no utilities. Rough it here! Access to spring fed pond. $47,280 Property 49: 9+ ac. 3 miles north or Leakey. Ag. valuation, water/elec. available, fenced 2 sides. Views & oak trees! $117,000 Property 51: 37.23 acres. w/Hwy. 41 frontage. Fairview Ranch. Water well & electricity. Addtl. acreage available. $137,751

COMMERCIAL Property 3-6: 1+ ac. Commercial lots Concan. Frontage on US HWY 83. All utilities available. MAKE OFFER!!! $139,000-$149,000 NEWProperty 15: 6.5 acres in Concan with over 500’ of frontage on Hwy. 83! Nice & flat w/oaks. NO restrictions! $199,000 Property 36: Riverstone Vacation Cabins! 13.9 acres w/500’ of Frio river frontage. 5 cabins + main home. $775,000 REDUCED

UPDATED 04/08/2018

Call us to list today, WE GET RESULTS!!

Call us to list today, WE GET RESULTS!

VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION, NEW LISTINGS, PICTURES AND PLATS Give us a call to list YOUR property….. We get results!

WWW.FRIOCANYONREALESTATE.COM

Katie Johnson, a resident of Austin, is pictured at the finish of a 1/2 marathon Fun Run at beautiful Big Springs Ranch north of Leakey, Texas, on a very cold and windy day. Katie came in second for the women division, and won 2 medals for her accomplishments. She has been running marathons for several years now and loves doing it!! Katie is the daughter of Jeff and Patricia Johnson, who grew up in Leakey and visit there quite often throughout the years.

Katie is the granddaughter of Libby Bierschwale also of Leakey.

Rio Frio Cemetery Associa�on is currently trimming an addi�onal 20 trees that will bring our 4 yeart total to 80 trees in the Rio Frio Cemetery!!

That is quite the endeavor! So your contribua�on would be greatly appreciated!

Tax deduc�ble contribu�ons may be mailed to the Rio Frio Cemetery Associa�on, PO Box 96, Rio Frio, Texas, 78879.

talking river psychotherapy multisystems intervention rachel goodman yates, ph.d., l.m.f.t. psychotherapist advocate the “hoffice” at 60 chidress lane p.o.b. 1251 leakey, texas 78873

830-232-4343

cell 830-591-3625

fax 775-923-7353

talkingriver@hctc.net

Water Well Drilling • Solar Pump Systems • Complete Water Systems

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

LEAKEY RENTALS MINI STORAGE

NEW INSULATED UNITS

Spring cleaning at the library!! We have thousands of gently used books for sale. Items for sale include donations that do not meet the library’s current needs as well as gently used resources that have been withdrawn from circulation. We have books to match your interest - fiction, nonfiction, cookbooks, history, children’s books, young adult, and DVDs. Yummy sausage and egg biscuits and fruit kolaches for sale. Delicious baked goods for sale including cookies, brownies, cupcakes, pies, loaf cakes, and other freshly baked delights. Treat the family to a dessert for dinner.

Support the library by donating baked goods for sale. You may bring your items to the library on Thursday, April 19 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., on Friday, April 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and on Saturday between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. If you have books to donate, you may bring them anytime during regular operating hours. We appreciate all donations of baked goods and books.

5X10, 10X20, 10X30 UNITS RENTAL PRICES FROM $30 PER MONTH Office Location: 633 S. Hwy. 83, Leakey, Texas Office Hours: 8 am to 5 pm, Monday-Saturday

830-232-5282 (office) 830-279-6648 (cell)

Page 10 Hill Country Herald

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

O B I T U A R I E S Berma Janis Edwards

Darlene Jeanette Buchanan Sharp

(October 6, 1940 - April 16, 2018)

(May 27, 1934 - April 9, 2018)

Darlene Buchanan Sharp, 83, of Austin Texas, entered into heaven on Monday, April 9, 2018. She was born May 27, 1934, in the small town of Leakey, Texas to Clive “B” Buchanan and Martha Laird Buchanan. She married George Thomas Sharp on July 11, 1952 and was a stay at home Mom for many years. When her husband George got ill in the early 80’s with viral meningoencephalitis and suffered severe brain damage, she quit her job there to become his fulltime care taker. They moved to Rio Frio, Texas in the Texas Hill Country where it felt more like home to her and a better place to care for George until he passed away, as well as allowing her to be closer to her aging parents. She was a member of the Frio Canyon Garden Club and volunteered her time at the Real County Historical Museum and also worked as a postmistress for the Rio Frio Post Office. She was well known for her wonderful cooking and several times was asked to donate her Mississippi Mud Pie for various occasions. In 2011 she moved back to Austin to be closer to her children, living with her daughter Janet and then the last 5 years with her daughter Julie. Her children were very thankful and blessed to be able to make more memorable moments with her after she moved back to Austin. Darlene was preceded in death by her loving husband, George T. Sharp, her parents Clive “B” and Martha Buchanan, brothers Hugh (Buck) Buchanan and Jack Buchanan, nephew Craig Bishop, father and mother-in- law Taylor Browning Sharp and Iva Gage Sharp, three brothers-in-law, Taylor Browning Sharp Jr., James Joe Sharp, and Leslie David Sharp.

She is survived by her six children, Greg Sharp and wife Sylvia of Austin, TX, Janet Sharp of Round Rock, TX, Anthony Sharp and wife LeAnn of Utopia, TX, Rhonda Sharp Cuellar and husband David of Austin, TX, Julie Sharp of Austin, TX, Linda Sharp Wilson and husband Ross of Hutto, TX; her three sisters, Mary Lou Buchanan Clanton of Leakey, TX, Debbie Buchanan Darter and husband Tim of Carrizo Springs, TX, Diana Buchanan Mathis and husband Mike of College Station, TX; her two brothers, John Buchanan and wife Juanita of Leakey, TX, and Larry Buchanan of Bertram, TX; her two sisters-in-law, Beth Buchanan of Leakey, TX and Donna Buchanan of Dale, TX; 13 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers included Scott Buchanan, Jeff Buchanan, Zachary Buchanan, Buddy Buchanan, Derek Cuellar, and Rick Debus.

Funeral services were held Saturday, April 14 at 1:00 p.m. at Frio Canyon Baptist Church in Leakey, Texas. Officiant Pastor Mike Howard. Interment followed at Leakey Floral Cemetery. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff and caregivers who cared for Darlene at South Park Meadows Nursing Facility and West Oaks Nursing Facility in Austin, Texas. Darlene had a deep love for flowers. Flowers are much welcomed or in lieu of flowers you may consider making a donation to the Frio Canyon Garden Club, 116 Evergreen Street, PO Box 872, Leakey, Texas, 78873. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfu neralhomes.net Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Leakey, Texas.

Being Reunited With Our Parents Forever I went for a quiet walk the other day, to relax and sort my thoughts like the stacks of messages and notes on my desk. While gazing at the clear sky and breathing in the cool air, it dawned on me that it’s been almost two years since my dad passed away. Honestly, it seems like yesterday.

I realize that many people grew up without a father and I’m very sympathetic about that.

Thank God, there are great step-dads and stepmoms that have stepped into difficult situations and have been a much needed tower of strength and stability in the life of a child. Then I realized, that everyone who manages to enjoy a normal life expectancy will eventually outlive their parents. This means that most of us will be required to go through the heartbreak of saying goodbye to those who were always the center of our universe. Whether you have already walked through this valley or if this event has not yet happened, we will most likely be left to continue in our winter years without our mom and dad.

When my wife Cheryl and I were married,

our parents were in their early forties and everyone seemed so young and filled with dreams and expectations. I guess this is why we were in shock when her dad passed away four years later from cancer at the age of 48. She remembers as a tom-boy, crawling under cars and watching him work on them. She did not have a clue what he was doing but just enjoyed spending quality time alone with him. Working on an old car was probably aggravating to him, but to her, it was exciting as she was like a nurse trying to figure out what type of wrench to hand him next or more than likely what size hammer he needed. Soon after we married, we rented a little house in town and on Saturday mornings after I left for work, her dad would stop by with donuts and they would have some coffee and talk. Through the years I’ve listened to her mention about how much she misses him and what a large part of her security and safety disappeared. Now I understand.

It seems so strange when I think that my dad is

Acknowledgment Cards As a funeral director, I am often asked about acknowledgment cards.

One of my funeral arts classes, while attending college, focused on the traditions and etiquette surrounding funerals, so acknowledgment cards are an easy subject to explain.

Acknowledgment cards are merely thank you cards addressing services performed by those who participated in any way at a funeral or assisted in relieving the mourner’s burdens. They should be written on card stock, rather than plain paper, and sent out in a timely fashion. Funeral homes offer funeral specific cards for your convenience. Personally, I have always thought the cards offered by the funeral industry were a little lacking. Therefore, when asked about acknowledgment cards, I always offer an alternative; blank cards from the dollar store. This past week I had the daunting task of writing and sending acknowledgment cards to those who assisted with my grandson’s funeral. My daughter and her family have suffered emotionally over his loss and as they have experienced exhaustive travel, I volunteered to take on the task.

I am a stationery collector. I have drawers and shelves full of beautiful stationery for every occasion. I love the different designs, weights, sentiments, etc. of each individual set. I do not usually purchase stationery at stationery specific stores. I search out lovely boutiques in towns that focus on appealing to shoppers with unique

St. Raymond Catholic Church 2nd and Mountain St. P O Box 989 Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.5852 Mass: 5:30pm Saturday 6:00 pm 1st and 3rd Wednesdays Parish Priest Fr. Adrian Adamik Rectory: 830.683.2165 St. Mary Catholic Church Hwy 187 Vanderpool, TX Mass: 9:00am Sunday Contact:830.966.6268 St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church Camp Wood, TX Mass: 11:30am Sunday Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church 401 N Hwy 377 P O Box 877 Rocksprings, TX 78880 830.683.2165 Mass: 9:00am Sunday Reál County Church 121 Oak Hill Ste. 4 Leakey, Texas Sunday School: 10:00am Worship: 11:00am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00pm Preacher: Charlie Gant

First Baptist Church P O Box 56 Hwy 83N Leakey, TX Pastor: Mark Spaniel Bible Study: 10:00am Worship: 11:00am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wednesday Prayer: 7:00pm Mon-Fri Daily Prayer 11:00am 830.232.5344 Living Waters Church Hwy 1050 Utopia, TX 830.966.2426 Sunday School: 9:30 am Worship: 10:30 am Wednesday: 7:00pm Youth Alive: Saturday 7:00pm Children’s Church 2nd & 4th Sunday

There is no charge for obituaries in The Hill Country Herald

by William F. Holland Jr., DD., C.ED.D. Minister/Chaplain

no longer here. I remember the first few months, sometimes in the evenings, I would pick up the phone to call him. When I would come to my senses, I not only realized he’s not there, but he’s never coming back. These are the moments we begin to understand how fragile life is and how we take our blessings for granted. As we grow older, we begin to seriously comprehend we only have one father and one mother.

Though many other dads and moms are listed in the obituary every day, our pain is unique because they are our parents and we are more closely connected to them than anyone else in the world.

It’s only natural after they are gone, to feel alone and to miss hearing their voice and listening to their thoughts and opinions about everything.

You will begin to notice that you have some of your parent’s traits and quirks but that’s OK because it makes you feel closer to them and appreciate them more than ever. You will always be filled with their memories and they will

continue to mean more to you as time marches on. Even the simple things like remembering your dad mowing the yard and watching his favorite team or your mom putting the food on the table and giving you a big hug becomes like one of the greatest movies you will ever see.

There is a poem by Diana Der-Hovanessian called, “Shifting the sun” and she expresses so beautifully about losing a parent. Here is one of the lines, “When your father dies, you lose your umbrella against bad weather, he takes your childhood with him and your sun shifts forever.”

I cannot communicate as eloquently as she, but just as we will follow in the natural cycle of life and death, we are also filled with hope and joy to know this life is not the end of our journey.

For those who are born-again in Christ, our salvation includes the exciting and encouraging promise that one day we will be reunited with our parents forever.

Read more articles and stories at: billyhollandm inistries.com

by Tracy Renee Lee

and discriminating appreciation. As I approached my task of writing my grandson’s acknowledgment cards, I chose a box of cards that I have treasured for decades. They were lovely - elegant peacocks in a grand display, poised before pure white Grecian columns, painted in beautiful hues by the impressionist’s brush and accented with swirls of gold embossing. I purchased these cards when I was a missionary in the south of France in the early 1980’s. I have held on to these cards for a very long time, holding them in reserve for a very special purpose. I never suspected that purpose would be to express my deepest gratitude for services rendered to my family by those who care and love us most. As with most things related to my profession, I felt adequately qualified for the task. I sat down at my desk and began putting pen to card. Suddenly, I realized that the experience would be very different than I had anticipated. Writing an acknowledgment card is nothing like writing a thank you card.

A thank you card is usually written about something wonderful; either a gift received, or a kind act performed in your favor. An acknowledgment card is written to thank someone for serving you on the worst day of your life. A day when life is broken, when breathing takes a conscious effort, and when nothing else in the world matters to you. How do you put that; the magnitude of someone’s kindness and service to you, on a little three and a half by five card? You cannot.

Come and Worship With Us 979-743-1066 Frio Canyon Baptist Church Pastor Michael Howard Hwy 83 South Leakey, TX (830) 232-5883 Sunday School: 9:45am Worship Service: 11:00am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wed. Prayer: 6:30pm

Berma Janis Edwards of Camp Wood, Texas passed away Monday, April 16, 2018, at her home. She was born in Barksdale, Texas on October 6, 1940, to Robert Colwell and Hattie Pope Colwell.

Memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 21, 2018, at the Rocksprings Cemetery, Rocksprings, Texas.

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

@10:30 Youth Pastor Josef & Christy Richarz Pastor Dr. Robert Richarz Church in the Valley Hwy 83 Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.6090 Pastor Ray Miller Sunday School: 9:45am Worship: 10:45am Childrens Church 11 Evening: 6:00pm Wed. Service 6:30 Fellowship (2nd & 4th) 7:00pm Spanish Service Sat. 6:00pm

New Fellowship Church Hwy 337 & Camino Alto Leakey, TX 830.232.4287 Sunday School: 9:45am Pastor: Greg Mutchler Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Worship 10:45 a.m.

Evening 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Service and Youth 6:30 p.m.

Leakey Church of Christ One Block N of Courthouse Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.6933 Sunday School: 10:00am Come and Worship: 10:45am

Evening: 6:00pm Wednesday: 7:00pm

Concan Church of Christ Hwy 83 Concan 830.232.4058 Ministers: Paul Goodnight and Ray Melton Sunday School: 10:00am Com and Worship: 11:00am Evening: 6:00pm Wednesday: 7:00pm Concan Baptist Mission Hwy 83 Concan, TX Worship: 9:30am Sunday School: 10:30am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wednesday Bible Study: 6:00pm Pastor Ron Lowery Cowboy Church in the Nueces River Canyon HWY 55 N @ Angel Wings Cafe’ PO Box 158 Barksdale, TX 78828 (830) 234-3180 or 2345170 5th Sunday 6:30 pm and Every Tuesday @ 6:30 pm United Methodist Church

P O Box 417 419 N. Market Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.6266 Pastor: Rev. Walter Prescher Adult Sunday School: 9:30 am Worship: 11:00 am Children’s Church: 11:10 am Wednesday: 5:30 pm, Youth Group, Grades 7-12 Mt. Home Divide Chapel Hwy. 41 (near YO gate) 121 Divide School Rd. 640-3307 2nd Sun: 2:30 p.m.

Wed.: 11a.m. Bible Study Reagan Wells Baptist Church 8415 Ranch Road 1051 830-232-5504 Pastor: Mark Moore Sunday School: 9:45 am Sunday Services: 10:50 am & 6:00 pm Wednesday Service: 7:00 pm Sabinal Church of Christ Sunday school 10 a.m.

Worship 11 a.m & 6.p.m.

Wednesday 6 p.m.

Minister David Sprott 830-988-2081

For three days, I would approach my desk, take my pen in hand, and attempt the task. For three days, I was unable to accomplish it. As I would touch the lovely cards, purchased so long ago and treasured for a special purpose, my heart would be so full that I could not wipe the tears away from my eyes swiftly enough to keep them from spilling down my face. The words within my heart inadequately represented my soul’s expressions. Finally, on the fourth day, I had an epiphany. Those plain, pre-printed acknowledgment cards offered by the funeral industry, perhaps were not so lacking after all.

I rose from my desk and went to my arrangement room. I reached into the secretary drawer and pulled out a box of plain white cards with black script embossing. I realized a new appreciation for their simplicity and fulfillment of purpose. I looked at those cards that I so often told clients were not worth their cost and realized that they were worth more than the elegantly printed stationary that I had treasured for so many decades. The simple sentiment, embossed in bold contrast, eloquently expressed all that I needed to say. “Thank you for your kindness and sympathy. It was received with deepest appreciation.” As I signed my and my daughter’s names to the cards, I remained unable to reign in my emotions as I recalled with great love and appreciation, each act of kindness received from our friends and family. I will never forget their service and love to us on that sad and dreadful day. Our signatures are barely legible on those cards, but I know that our friends and family realize that I was signing them blindly through tears of sorrow and pain. Preprinted acknowledgment cards may be simple and basic, but they are offered in thanksgiving for the most simple and basic needs known to man, the rendering of love and empathy. The anguish within my soul would have crushed me that day had it not been for the love and support with which my friends and family attended me - that dreadful day that we buried my beloved grandson, Mikey Joe. For that, I remain everlastingly in their debt.

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

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

www.lagunamonument.com

“Let Us Help You Select An Appropriate Memorial”

NELSON FUNERAL HOMES We offer funeral services, traditional and non-traditional, cremations, prearrangements and monuments Camp Wood 310 S. Nueces St. Camp Wood, Texas (830) 597-5135

Family Owned and Operated Since 1974

Leakey 103 Market St. Leakey, Texas 78833 (830) 232-6667

Rocksprings 301 S. Live Oak St. Rocksprings, Texas 78880 (830) 683-6233

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Hill Country Herald Page 11

JUST FOR GRINS

by John Kerr, Director of Foundation Camps jkerr@hebuttcamp.org

By the time you’re reading this article, I will be belly-deep in the Laguna Madre near the King Ranch shoreline doing some coastal wade fishingmy favorite thing. As an experienced fisherman, I’ve compiled some tips for you who are thinking about getting into the sport. I offer these notes to the novice angler as I do my own pre-fishing preparation.

First, if you think all you need is a rod, reel, and a tackle box, think again. I would advise you to sell one of your cars, and take a week of vacation from your job. The extra money and vacation are not for actual fishing, but for all the extra time and cash you’re going to need to purchase and assemble your gear. Here is a list of a few essentials to get you started; license, wading pants, wading shoes, stringer, hat, shades, wading belt, stainless pliers, bait bucket, fishing shirts, an assortment of hooks, plastic worms, swivels, corks, top-water plugs, weights, jigs, spoons, spinners, scissors, fillet knives, bait net, landing net, measuring scale, and cooler. Of course, over many years you will be faced with the challenge of having to store all of this gear, but for now, just use your living room. Your spouse won’t mind.

Now before you leave on your first fishing adventure, pile all of your gear in the middle of the living room so you won’t leave any of it behind. Of course, you will leave some of it behind, but at least you will know where to find it when you drive an hour back to the house. Don’t worry about how organized your gear is packed. When you return home, it’ll all just be haphazardly thrown in the back seat of your car with no sense of order so why worry about it before you leave? Now that you’re completely broke from purchasing your gear, you are ready to go fishing.

Make sure to take many credit cards with you as you will be needing many items, and you wil want to spread these purchases out over several accounts. On the morning that you leave, you will have to come to an understanding with your fishing buddies.

For instance, if you tell your pals that we are going to meet at the fishing dock at 4:00 AM, that usually means not before 8:00 AM. If everyone in the group is experienced and already knows this

than there is no problem. However, the novice fisherman might actually think that 4:00 AM means 4:00 AM, and then they’ll have to wait several hours for the rest of the group to show up.

Talking through these little communication challenges can save lots of hostilities, frustration, and aggressive behavior.

If you discover that you have the aptitude for the sport (by aptitude I mean that you actually catch a fish) you will soon become obsessed with owning a fishing boat. Let me just help to save your marriage, and your financial livelihood by suggesting that owning a boat is a serious mistake made by anglers new to the sport. As a seasoned veteran I can tell you that my favorite fishing boat is any boat that someone else owns. My friend, Joe has a great fishing boat. Actually, it’s a heaping piece of junk that has pounded one of my kidneys loose, and left me stranded many times twenty miles from the boat ramp. However, I’ve come to know that being stranded in the middle of nowhere is still better than owning and maintaining your own boat.

I could go into some of the other skills crucial to wade fishing on the coast such as tying knots in big waves, untangling a backlash on your reel while your buddies hook into a school of tailing redfish, and the best words to yell out loud when your line breaks while trying to land a 30-inch speckled trout. However, these are skills which must be learned through experience.

It occurs to me, as I share these notes, that you may be questioning why anyone would put themselves through this kind of misery and financial ruin just for the sake of catching a fish?

Is it really worth the effort? You bet your sweet bippy it is, and I can’t wait to get out there and be miserable again! Gotta wrap this up and get to bed because I’m leaving at 4:00 AM sharp.

Have a great week.

Gala raises approximately 27K for scholarships to SWTJC

Approximately 350 attended the 2018 President’s Gala on April 7 at the Uvalde County Fairplex Events Center.

According to Wade Carpenter, FAN secretary/treasurer, “Approximately $27,000 was raised for our scholarship fund this year”.

“On behalf of the entire FAN organization and gala committee I want to thank everyone who made this year’s event such a great success,” added Carpenter.

SWTJC President Dr. Hector Gonzales expressed his gratitude to those who sponsored this year’s event and talked about the importance of partnerships between the college and area businesses and organizations.

“I understand that alone we can do so little, but working together we can do a lot and you all are the key to the future

of Southwest Texas Junior College,” said Gonzales. “I want to help you expand your workforce as well as your customer base.”

Gonzales commented on the economic impact that SWTJC has in the region.

“The college has a $170 million annual economic impact in our 11-county region and all you help us keep it running,” Gonzales added.

This year’s gala was a “Fiesta” theme with casino entertainment and music provided by Full House Entertainment of Eagle Pass.

Founded in 2007, the SWTJC FAN has awarded over $235,000 in scholarships to hundreds of students in the 11-county service area.About Southwest Texas

Located at

PARKVIEW RIVERSIDE RV PARK 2561 County Road 350 Concan, Texas 78838 (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 or visit our website @ www.ParkviewRiversideRV.com

Bryan Shackelford

General Contractor Junior College Founded almost 70 years ago, Southwest Texas Junior College is a comprehensive, public college serving eleven counties in Southwest Texas. The College provides accessible, affordable, high-quality education that prepares students to successfully transfer to senior colleges and universities; enter the job market; pursue their professional and personal goals; contribute to the economic growth of the region. For more information, please visit www.swtjc.edu.

LOOKING FOR THAT HOMETOWN BANK? ��������������������������� COME SEE THE LADIES AT FIRST STATE BANK! ��������������� �������������������������� ����������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������

�����������������������������������������������������

����������������������������� �����������������������

���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ����������������������������������������������������������������

L to R : Amber Cangemi, Lisa Salazar, Bethany Rush, & Branch Manager, Sandy Lynam; not pictured are Carrie Pendley & Tracy Wilson

����������������������������������������������������������� ����������������������������������������������������� �����������������������������

PARKVIEW GENERAL STORE

Treespraying for ball moss

Chainsaw Chains Sharpened

Firewood Axis Deer Hunting Tree Trimming Pressure Washing Livestock Hauling

2-3/8” Pipe For Sale

830-232-5352

830.591.4734 (CELL) coldriver@hctc.net

Is your AC ready for the heat?

Airco Air Conditioning & Heat Air Conditioning Service, Repair and Installation, Custom made Sheet Metal & Fiberglass Ducts Locally owned & Operated Serving Uvalde County & Surrounding areas Licensed and Insured for Your Protection State License TACLB023698E

Phone # 830-900-2095

Senor Citizen Discounts Energy Star Equipment on Select Brands

Page 12 Hill Country Herald

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

PIONEER REAL ESTATE

Shirley Shandley, Broker 698 Highway 83 South * Office 830-232-6422

PIONEER REAL ESTATE Shirley Shandley, Broker 698 Highway 83 South * Office 830-232-6422 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·

· · ·

· · · · · · · · · · · · ·

#12 – HUGE REDUCTION! – Motivated Seller!!! Frio Riverfront – 3 BD/2 BA Home perfect for entertaining on 1.81 AC, large deck shaded by huge oaks, both sides Frio River + adjoins 20 AC private river park. $329,500 #19 – REDUCED! FRIO RIVERFRONT HOME 2 BD/2.5 BA with Rock Fireplace near Garner State Park, carport, workshop, fencing, garden & fruit trees, gated community. Many Xtras included $487,500 #25 – New Listing! 57.33 AC remote, private & easy access off RR 337 W. of Leakey, views, native & exotic game, unrestricted $143,305 #1 – New Listing! Great Vacation Spot! 6.25 AC, travel trailer, water well, electricity, views, access to 50 AC park with spring fed swimming area, fishing lake $79,000 #27 – New Listing! Established Hunting Camp 42.19 AC+/- N. of Leakey, rustic cabin, ATV & foot trails, blinds & feeders already in place, Axis & Whitetail Deer $160,000 #8 – New Listing! Nueces River Access 2.28 AC water & electric available, views of surrounding hills, walking distance to river park $46,000 #7 – New Listing! 32.70 AC West of Leakey, hunt/camp, Conex container converted to bunkhouse with huge metal canopy, generator, rainwater harvest system, blinds & feeders, water troughs, trails, easy access $122,625 #3 – 2/1 Brick Home on 2+ Fenced AC in Leakey with 2 vehicle carport, metal pole barn, lots of Oak & Pecan trees, great starter or retirement home $185,000 #24 – Income Producing Business on 10 AC near Garner State Park, fronts Hwy 83, 8 rental cabins, 2 RV sites, fully equipped restaurant with seating for 90, BBQ kitchen with built in pit. Possible partial financing WAC $1.2 million #23 – 20.16 AC with 4WD Access, furnished hunter’s cabin with rainwater & solar harvest, blinds, feeders, generator, wood burning stove $109,500 #21 – 15.66 AC with approx..1200 ft Creekfront, small cabin, city water available, mature oak trees, easy access, Whitetail & Axis Deer, antelope $264,500 #15 – FRIO RIVER ACCESS at private park – Pretty 1.68 Ac lot, water & electric available, views, RV storage, short walk to river. Motivated Seller – Make an Offer! $90,000 #14 – REDUCED! 9.31 AC Spring Fed Creek, remote & private, 3/2 house w/screened porch & FP, well, electricity, workshop, fruit trees. Possible owner terms, with approved credit $155,000 #9 – 32.18 AC Off Hwy 41 West of Garven’s Store, small cabin, older hunter’s mobile home, electricity, hunt Axis & Whitetail Deer & hogs $112,070 #16 – REDUCED! 90.87 AC West of Leakey off RR 337, nice cabin, water well, electricity, septic, 2 RV hookups, metal storage building, hunt Sika, Axis, Whitetail Deer $495,000 #5 – Rustic Hillside Cabin, electricity, water & septic on 5 AC, sweeping views from large covered deck, fronts county maintained road, minutes to Leakey & Frio River $109,000 #13 – FRIO RIVER ACCESS – 3/2 Home, covered patio, carport, access 2 River parks, gated community near Leakey $125,000 #2 – 1.9 AC close to Leakey, fenced, small building with bath & living area, workshop, beautiful view of mountains $82,900 #33 – 3 BD/2 BA/2 Car Garage, Exceptionally Neat & well maintained home on 1.3 AC, high ceilings, fenced, workshop, landscaped, minutes to Frio River and Leakey $215,000 #29 – 3.58 AC N. of Leakey, fronts Hwy 83, water & electric available, sweeping view of hills $75,000 #6 – 55.38 AC Hunting Ranch NW Real Co. easy access from I-10, fronts Hwy 41, Cabin w/electricity $185,523 #4 – 5.74 AC off scenic RR 337, several bldg. sites, fencing, low taxes, sensible restrictions, great views $48,000 #36 – 9.3 AC Homesite in gated community West of Leakey, water, electric, beautiful views, possible owner terms $108,600 #26 – 1.87 AC Private Frio River Park Access – RiverTree, gated community, water/electric available (Owner/Assoc. Broker) $75,000 #44 – 5.601 AC Sabinal Riverfront, huge Cypress Trees, beautiful view of river, gated community (Owner/Agent) $215,000 #45 - Sabinal Riverfront Lot, Hwy 187 front, Utopia, joins #46 (Owner/Agent) $75,000 #46 – Fronts Sabinal River & Hwy 187 just outside Utopia, metal 2 car storage bldg., joins #45 (Owner/Agent) $85,000 #31 – 7 AC Hillside views, 3/2 Home overlooking spring-fed lake which is part of 50 AC park for Roaring Springs $199,000 #57 – 1.07 AC Concan adjacent & access to community clubhouse/swim pool, water system, underground utilities, paved street, build on to rent. OWNER TERMS $5000 down, 7%, 10 yr, $464.44 per month (Owner/Broker) $45,000 #17 – Frio Riverfront 2/2 Mobile Home on 1.06 AC, large deck, concrete steps down to river, minutes to Leakey & Garner State Park $222,000 PENDING #22 – 45 AC off scenic RR 337 between Leakey & Camp Wood, abundant native & exotic wildlife, RV’s & manufactured homes OK, no improvements, electric close $177,750 PENDING #18 – 9.85 AC Remote, 4 WD only access, metal cabin, rain harvest water system, solar electric, blinds & feeders $58,000 PENDING #20 – Business is Booming in Concan! Vacation Rentals with Prime Location near Garner State Park! Two 2/1 cabins & 5 Park Model RV’s all with utilities on 4.75 AC. Plenty of room for additional units $199,900 PENDING #30 – Nueces River Access 4.56 AC water & electric avail., septic installed. Building site w/view of hills, gated community $84,000 PENDING

For more info – photos, plats, more listings, go to www.hillcountryrealestate.net www.hillcountryrealestate.net

Students in the Nutrition class at Big Springs Charter School enjoyed creating a healthier type of pancake recipe during class. Not only are they delicious, but also filling.

Blueberry Oatmeal Yogurt Pancakes 1 cup plain yogurt

1 2/3 cups flour 1 cup milk 2/3 cup old-fashioned oats 2 large eggs 2 Tbsp. sugar 4 Tbsp. butter, melted 1 1⁄4 tsp. baking powder 1 cup blueberries 1⁄4 tsp. baking soda Syrup 1⁄4 tsp. salt Grease a nonstick skillet. In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a large glass measuring cup, whisk together yogurt, milk, eggs, and butter. Pour mixture over dry mixture and stir until just moist. Add blueberries and gently toss to combine. Scoop 1/3 cup batter for each pancake and cook until bubbles appear on top and underside is nicely browned, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook pancakes on the other side, about 1-2 minutes longer. Serve warm with syrup.

Oats are a beneficial grain with antioxidant-rich properties. Oats also provide a satisfying effect that helps to curb appetite, can lower Cholesterol levels and improve blood sugar regulation. Blueberries are packed full of positive health benefits.

For instance, they aid in bone strength, blood pressure regulation, management of diabetes, prevention of cancer, heart health and mental well-being. They are rich in vitamin C, quercetin, kaempferol, chlorogenic acid, myricetin, cooper, beta-carotene, folate, vitamin A, manganese, vitatmin E, and choline. Blueberries are considered an antioxidant and a nutrient dense food.

GRANNY’S KITCHEN BACK TO BASICS.... HOMEMADE BREAD FOR SPRING JAM I used to make jams and jellies with the first fruits of Spring and they are not far away now! Every “Jelly Day” we had homemade bread of some kind to go with the soft butter and warm jam. Here are a few instructions to go with some easy bread recipes.

Yeast Bread

2 Cups of Warm Water 2/3 Cup Honey 1 3/4 Tablespoons Active Dry Yeast 1 1/2 Teaspoons Salt 6 Cups Bread Flour In a large mixing bowl, whisk together warm water and honey until honey is dissolved. Add yeast, and cover with a towel.

In about 10-20 minutes, your mixture should look frothy. Mix in your salt, and then add the bread flour one cup at a time.

Use the whisk for the first three cups and then switch to a wooden spoon or silicone spatula for the last three cups. Add a little extra flour to your hands and knead the dough, about 5 minutes.

(Knead the dough right in the large mixing bowl. It keeps your counter cleaner.) Place kneaded dough in a large, greased bowl in a warm place and cover with towel. After an hour, your dough should have risen significantly. Punch the dough down, then knead again. Divide into two lightly-greased loaf pans and cover with your towel once more. After allowing the dough to rise for 30 minutes in the loaf pans, bake in a preheated oven at 325 for 30-35 minutes. A lot of bread recipes use an oven at 350 degrees, 325 degrees seems to work better if you use honey. (allrecipes.com)

Yeast Rolls

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast 2 cups warm water (110° to 115°) 1/2 cup sugar 1 large egg 1/4 cup canola oil 2 teaspoons salt 6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine sugar, egg, oil, salt, yeast mixture and 4 cups flour; beat on medium speed until smooth.

Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough.

Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into four portions. Divide and shape each portion into 12 balls. Roll each ball into an 8-in. rope; tie into a loose knot. Tuck ends under. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Yield: 4 dozen.

by Elaine Padgett Carnegie

Yeast Biscuits 3 cups sifted flour 3 tablespoons sugar 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 1 package dry yeast 1 1⁄2 cups warm water 3 tablespoons melted shortening melted butter, for dipping Dissolve yeast in warm water and let set for 5 minutes. Mix together dry ingredients and add yeast mixture. Add shortening and mix. Roll out 1/4” thick and cut into biscuits. Dip in melted butter and place on baking sheet. Let rise for 1 1/2 hours.

Bake at 400 degrees for about 15 minutes.

Quick Breakfast Jam

To make your own quick jam for breakfast or snack, start with at least two cups of berries. Use any combination of berries you’d like. I think tart blackberries are a perfect match for dreamy and super sweet strawberries. If you have fresh berries, great! Use ‘em up. Add the berries to the pot set over medium heat, along with a pinch of salt and a sweetener of your choice. White sugar is classic and will help draw out the fruit’s juices. I’m also a fan of honey. As a general rule, 1⁄4 cup sweetener for every two cups of berries—adjusting for their ripeness, of course. You can also add a squeeze of citrus juice to help bring out the flavors and brighten it up—plus any other spices or herbs that you wish to flavor the jam with.

Use a wooden spoon to muddle the berries with the sweetener and help them release their natural juices. As the berries cook, they will continue to break down, making the sauce more liquidy before partially evaporating and reducing. The mixture will bubble vigorously, and it will be ready in 10-ish minutes. You’ll know your jam is done when it’s thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, and a line drawn down the middle of it doesn’t run. Remove the pan from the heat, and let it cool for a few minutes before slathering on that wonderful smelling homemade bread! (Let cool completely before storing in the fridge, where it will keep for a couple of weeks.)

If you’ve never baked homemade bread before, here are a few tips: · Weather can affect your ingredients. If you live in a moist climate, chances are you’ll need at least the recommended amount of flour, maybe even 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup more. Bread dough should be sticky, but still manageable, especially after the first rise. While you’re kneading, the dough should come together and pull away from the sides of the bowl, leaving the bowl mostly clean. (I try not to add too much flour because your bread will be denser.) When you pick the dough up, some will stick to your fingers. After the first rise, it will be easier to handle! · If your house is cool, your bread will take longer to rise. In the wintertime when my house is cooler than normal, I like to turn the oven on for 2-3 minutes, then turn it off and let the bowl of dough rise in there. The oven traps the heat for a longtime and it’s the perfect atmosphere for rising dough. · After the first rise, don’t overwork the dough. I usually knead and shape my dough in about 1 minute, then it’s back in the pan to rest, for the 2nd rise. I like to have the pan rise in the oven for this second rise so that I don’t have to worry about moving risen dough. When it’s fully risen, I just turn the oven on and set the timer to bake! · Cool baked bread in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then overturn pan and turn loaf out onto a cooling rack or folded towel to finish cooling. If you leave the bread in the pan for much longer than that, you’ll steam it, which may result in soggy parts. No one likes soggy bread! Happy Cooking!

Wednesday, April 18, 2018 SAN ANTONIO-Four baboons briefly escaped their enclosure at a research facility in San Antonio, officials said.

Three of the animals were able to get out of the perimeter fencing around the Texas Biomedical Research Institute, officials at the facility said Saturday afternoon. Those three were contained by the facility’s animal capture team within 30 minutes, and the fourth was later accounted for as well. After an evaluation, veterinary staff determined that the four baboons are well, the facility said. The center houses nearly 1,100 baboons used for biomedical research about chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes.

BARBARA BUSH-The 92-year-old has

Hill Country Herald Page 13 Stirling says there were only two guards in

By Elaine Padgett Carnegie

but also his patrons in Russia and Iran.

RUSSIA-Speaking from the White House Friday night, President Donald Trump said the US was “prepared to sustain this response, soon after, Secretary of Defense James Mattis gave a different assessment. “Right now, this is a onetime shot, designed to set back the Syrian war machine. Russia has warned of “consequences” after the attacks, with

6:30 a.m. - 2 pm

WATER WELLS • CLEAN OUTS • PUMPS • TEST HOLES

“Experience Counts”

WILSON DRILLING & PUMP CO.

COMPLETE SYSTEMS INSTALLED TX LIC#2423AI TX LIC#58730W Clifton Wilson Rangler Wilson (830) 591-9633 (830) 591-4708 Cell (830) 486-7100 cwdrill2423wi@sbcglobal.net

had a series of recent hospitalizations, but the family did not provide additional details about her condition. “It will not surprise those who know her that Barbara Bush has been a rock in the face of her failing health, worrying not for herself — thanks to her abiding faith — but for others,” the statement reads in part. The former first lady is in Houston, surrounded by her family and appreciates the kind messages and prayers she has been receiving, spokesman Jim McGrath said in a news release. Former first lady Barbara Bush is in “failing health” and won’t seek additional medical treatment.

SOUTH CAROLINA- Seven inmates were killed, and 17 others were injured after a riot broke out at a South Carolina prison over what officials say appeared to be a fight over territory. The deadly incident at the Lee Correctional Institution in Bishopville, South Carolina, about 60 miles east of Columbia, erupted around 7:15 p.m. Sunday and didn’t end until the middle of the night, officials said.

Officials said they believe this was a

dispute over territory, contraband and cellphones, explaining that phones allow inmates to fight over real money and real territory while behind bars. Corrections Director Bryan Stirling said cellphones helped stir up trouble, the fights started in one unit and appeared to be contained before suddenly starting in two more units.

Stirling says it took several hours to restore order, but once a special SWAT team entered, the inmates gave up peacefully.

each unit and they followed their training to back out and ask for support if they are outnumbered.

SYRIA AIRSTRIKES — The United States and European allies launched airstrikes on Friday night against Syrian research, storage and military targets as President Trump sought to punish President Bashar al-Assad for a suspected chemical attack near Damascus last

weekend that killed more than 40 people.

Britain and France joined the United States in the strikes in a coordinated operation that was intended to show Western resolve in the face of what the leaders of the three nations called persistent violations of international law.

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration plans to impose new sanctions against Russia on Monday to punish it for enabling the Syrian government’s use of chemical weapons in its civil war, the latest in a series of actions by both sides underscoring the deterioration in relations between Moscow and the West.

The sanctions, coming shortly after American-led airstrikes against facilities linked to Syria’s chemical weapons, are meant to signal that the United States holds responsible not just the Damascus government of President Bashar al-Assad

Russian President Vladimir Putin calling the strikes an “act of aggression” that could “have a destructive effect on the entire system of international relations.” Putin warns of ‘chaos’ in international order if Syria gets attacked again.

EPA- The pressure on Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt is building as inauspicious details keep emerging about his activities in office. On Thursday, House and Senate Democrats sent two letters to Pruitt and the White House detailing new alleged transgressions provided

by Kevin Chmielewski, a former campaign aide to President Trump who worked as a deputy chief of staff at the EPA under Pruitt.

INDIA-The brutal rape and murder of an 8-year-old girl in northern India has shocked the country. Asifa Bano belonged to the Bakkarwals, a nomadic Muslim tribe who make a living by grazing cattle across the Himalayan mountains, in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. She was reported missing in January, two days after she didn’t return from the forests looking for her horses. Five days later, her body was found. The eight-year-old was kidnapped, drugged and gang-raped before being strangled and murdered.,” according to Indian news outlet Firstpost’s report of charges filed by a special unit of the state police force. The local constabulary, including police planned the crime to terrify the Bakkarwals. Instead their people demand justice On the India Federal Level.

They are demanding crimes against women and children be prosecuted and brought to the eyes of the world.

Hurd Champions Educational Opportunities through GEAR UP Reauthorization Program offers grants for low-income students WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Will Hurd (TX-23) introduced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP), a competitive grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Education designed to increase the number of low-income students prepared for college and their careers by providing counseling, tutoring, mentoring and scholarships for middle school and high school students. Hurd’s GEAR UP Act for Success Act, introduced with U.S. Representative Susan Davis (CA-53), increases the eligible uses of this scholarship funding, codifying the awarding of these grants through routine competitions, and reducing the burdens imposed by the federal government on the grantees.

“Ensuring access to educational opportunities for all Texans – regardless of their background – strengthens our economy, drives technological advancement across every industry and allows folks to overcome socioeconomic challenges that are influenced by education inequality,” said Hurd, who represents 45 middle and high schools served by the GEAR UP grant program. “GEAR UP serves thousands of local students in my district and gives them the tools they need to become valuable contributors to our workforce. I’ll continue to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to ensure that every student has an equal chance for success.”

“GEAR UP has a proven track record of success in inspiring and preparing students for education beyond high school,” said U.S. Sen. John Cornyn.

“This legislation reduces costs to free up time and money for grantees to focus on students and gives local leaders more freedom to decide how best to tailor the program for their specific needs.”

“I’m proud to join my colleague, Congressman

Hurd, to lead this critical education bill,” said Rep. Davis. “The Gear Up program has a proven track record of success, helping students get to and through higher education. Investing in our students is a direct investment in our future.”

“This grant program allows Sul Ross to continue serving students of the Big Bend region, as we have capably done since 2005,” said Sul Ross State University President Dr. Bill Kibler. “GEAR UP programs at Sul Ross have supported thousands of students from seventh grade through their first year of college, with programs ranging from academic tutoring to financial assistance literacy to tours and on-campus experiences. We look forward to enhancing post-secondary opportunities through GEAR UP for the future.”

“SAISD has been proud to receive GEAR UP funding over the past 13 years to help ensure our students have a strong pathway that leads to college and career success,” said San Antonio Independent School District Superintendent Pedro Martinez. “We are delighted to see Rep. Hurd introducing this important piece of legislation that will benefit students here in Texas-23 and across the country.”

The 23rd District of Texas is one of the nation’s largest beneficiaries of GEAR UP grants with millions of funding awarded to San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD), Sul Ross State University, and the University of Texas at El Paso, among others. SAISD partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters, Communities and Schools and UTSA to provide GEAR UP services to students. Sul Ross partners with San Felipe Del Rio CISD, Presidio ISD and Terlingua ISD to provide services. UTEP partners with CommUNITY en Acción, El Paso Electric (for mentoring) and many others. Senator Cornyn has introduced companion legislation in the Senate.

Texas Tree Service Commercial & Residential Now Serving the Leakey Area 35 Years Experience Bucket Trucks Cedar Mulcher Stump Grinder Senior Discount Prompt Free Estimates

txtree@ktc.com

830-896-7080

Licensed and Insured for Your Protection

LEAKEY AUTO SUPPLY 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

is

OPEN

545 US-83, Leakey, TX 78873 830-232-4420

FRIDAY * SATURDAY 4:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

Page 14 Hill Country Herald

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Classified Ads

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

FREE CLASSIFIEDS!!

MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL TO editor@hillcountryherald.net

FOR SALE

EMPLOYMENT First State Bank of Uvalde

POSITION: Full Time Teller – Leakey Branch REQUIRMENTS: Alert with ability and desire to learn technical aspects of the position Customer Oriented Preferably with previous cash handling experience Able to handle monetary transactions accurately under pressure Must be trustworthy and responsible Competitive benefit package Apply at First State Bank of Uvalde – Leakey Equal Opportunity Employer

HELP WANTED BULLARD’s AUTO BODY SHOP CAMP WOOD CALL: 830 597-3368 Concan General Store and The Frio Float in Concan are looking for cashiers and cooks.

Please apply in person at the Concan General Store on Hwy 83 in Concan.

Leakey ISD Needs Substitute Teachers!

Application is on the district website under Human Resources.

Bring completed application to the Leakey School Office.

OR e-mail to DBlanton@Leakeyisd.net.

Nursery Worker Wanted Frio Canyon Baptist Church, Leakey Texas Sunday’s 9:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m.

Contact 830-232-5883 and leave contact information Wanted: FORKLIFT OPERATOR to move drums in and out of warehouse. Some warehouse paper work and product marking may be required. Must be able to work with office people in English. Will train. Apply in person at Texarome – 1585 E. Ranch Road 337 (Bi-lingual Spanish/English useful).

Tel: 830/232-6079

REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF DISPATCHER/JAILER. No experience is required, applicant must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent and a clear criminal history. Applications may be picked up at the Real County Sheriff’s Office from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday.

REAL COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Hiring Housekeepers To clean Cabins and laundry attendant Full time Please call 830-2325400 Help Wanted Chicken Earl’s Leakey, Texas $8/ hr. on Tues. & Fridays Various Job duties call 210-827-7655 Cleaning Personnel Needed: Now hiring housekeepers for the upcoming summer season to clean cabins. Must be dependable, responsible, and have your own means of transportation. All cleaning supplies will be provided. Please email resume to whisk eymountaininn@gmail.com or call (830)232-6797.

HELP WANTED. Labor work. Must have own transportation. Must be reliable, responsible, and a team player. No drugs and subject to background checks.

Call (830) 232-4388 for more information.

Housekeeper Needed: Now hiring a year around housekeeper to clean cabins. Off season work will include deep cleaning and some miscellaneous jobs. We are looking for a dependable individual who takes pride in their work and works well with others. Please pick up an application at Seven Buff Cabins, 4251 County Road 348, Concan or call 830-232-5260.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

39. Pledge 40. Migratory rainbow trout 42. Papal court 43. Ampules 44. Coddle 45. Feelings 47. Charged particle 48. Gloomy atmosphere 49. Replacement 56. Boorish 57. L L L L 58. A sudden short attack 59. Not odd 60. Two-toed sloth 61. Genus of heath 62. Flippant 63. Be worthy of 64. Stones

Silent Auc�on – Leakey ISD School Bus #4 – “As Is” Put “Bus Bid” on outside of sealed envelope $2,000 minimum bid Turn into Business Office by 3:00 PM April 23 1995 Interna�onal Bluebird Bus VIN 1HVBBAAM8SH684658 TX License Plate: 1120864 Odometer: 162607 Note: Handicapped li� cannot be repaired No Warranty Can be seen on Leakey ISD Bus lot Ques�ons to Carolyn Jones at cjones@leakeyisd.net

FOR RENT 306 S. San Antonio St. Campwood, Texas 2 story home 4 BR / 3 BA Central Air and Heat Fenced yard / 3 car carport No Indoor Pets / No Indoor Smoking 750 deposit / 900 per month call 830-591-3030

Help Wanted King’s Texas Smokehouse Good Work Environment Clean Record Required 830.597.4242 1029 S. Texas Hwy 55 Camp Wood, Texas

RV Technician Wanted. Must have basic construction knowledge AND reliable transportation. Will train the right person.

Please call Bill @ 830-597-2655.

ACROSS 1. A village outside a castle 6. Lack of difficulty 10. Listen 14. Grant 15. Roentgen ray 16. Shade of blue 17. Shine 18. Being 19. A step on a ladder 20. Dressmaker 22. Small amount 23. Smidgen 24. Basketball 26. Universe 30. Muscle 32. Inuit boat 33. Most lethal 37. Engage in logrolling 38. Good-looker

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS

DOWN 1. Sachets 2. Leer at 3. Component of urine 4. 500 sheets 5. Large South African oryx 6. Put forth, as effort 7. Backside 8. Back talk 9. Visor 10. Musically pleasing 11. Provide 12. Parental sisters 13. Anger 21. “___ the season to be jolly” 25. A wise bird 26. Young bears 27. Leave out 28. “Your majesty” 29. Evil

Answers page 7

30. Test versions 31. Police action 33. Affaire d’honneur 34. Hearing organs 35. Anagram of “Ties” 36. Not this 38. A body of light troops 41. Cover 42. Any cone-bearing tree 44. Small portable bed 45. Purple shade 46. Not younger 47. Put out 48. Kind of school 50. Forearm bone 51. Bleat 52. Lawn mower brand 53. Relating to urine 54. Turn into the wind 55. Nestling hawk

DEADLINE MONDAY 5:00 p.m.

SERVICES OFFERED Clinical Massage Therapy and Health Counseling Swedish, Deep Tissue, Shiatsu, Esalen, Matrix Repatterning. Clearing and balancing body work. Counseling in Nutrition, Breathwork, and Exercise for long-term health. 20+ years experience. Sessions are 1.5 hours. Saturday and Sunday appointments are available. JP Connor, M.A., TX MT#1210. integrativehealingtx.com 512 680-6010

Remodeling & Repairs Call me at 210-966-2522 for all types of home repairs in the local area. From fence building to plumbing, I do everything for the home except electrical wiring. You name it, I do it.

MOVING SALE MOVING SALE FRIDAY 4/20-SATURDAY 4/21 8:00 A.M 179 ROY CHISUM ROAD LEAKEY, TEXAS FURNITURE, RUGS, ETC. 9 MILES NORTH ON HWY 83 LOOK FOR SIGNS

FULL TIME REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS 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! We Sell Service!

Check out the Ridge Subdivision if you are looking for a beautiful building site in the Frio Canyon with all the amenities, such as a TCEQ approved water system, beautiful river park, paved roads, and a security gate. Prices start at $99,500 for 5 acre tracts. You’d pay that much for a 1-acre tract in Concan with all the noise and traffic. Why do that? Don’t overlook the Ridge. Call us for a tour of heaven in the hill country today.

NEW LISTINGS Rustic river front cabin on 5 acres in Rancho Real. Beautiful view of the river from your front yard. Enjoy the great outdoors in your covered cabana with an outdoor kitchen, and listen to the sound of a waterfall right beneath you. Very private location. $225,000 Great buy in Twin Forks! Two-bedroom, two bath home with over 2,200 square feet of heated and cooled area, bright sunroom, high ceilings, huge fireplace, all this with access to two of the most beautiful river parks on the Frio River. Only $255,000.

COMMERCIAL Come look at this beautiful like new stone veneer 4 bedroom 4 1⁄2 bath home in the Frio Pecan Farm with over 800 sf of covered patios along with an inground pool and a firepit. This property will pay for itself as it has been grossing $60,000 annually. Just a short walk to the Frio River. $469,000 Income Producing property on Nueces River. Arrowhead Lodge with 7 rental units and an office, located on 6.955 acres in a quiet setting. Great place for family reunions, weddings, or just weekend getaways. Beautiful river front setting and close to town. $585,000.

Cabin #9 in Frio Pecan Farm. Great Income producing property. Two bed-room 2 bath cabin fully furnished and with all the amenities offered by the Pecan Farm for only $155,000 Established Auto Parts Store located in the heart of Leakey. Well established, great business in a great location. $259,000 plus inventory!

Price Reduced!! Like new office building on the south side of town, where all the new development is happening. Great frontage and visibility from Highway 83. A rock fireplace in the reception area adds to the rustic ambience. Sit outside in the morning and drink coffee on the huge covered front porch. Possible owner financing at $225,000.

OAKRIDGE LODGE AND CABIN located in the RIDGE. The main lodge features over 4300 feet of centrally heated and cooled area that is configured to sleep up to 30 guests. The property also features a detached cabin that sleeps an additional 10 guests. This is the best income producer in the Frio Canyon. An in ground pool and outdoor fireplace adds to the ambience, or relax on the upper deck and watch the sun go down. This property commands approximately $1,000 per night and is on track for 100 nights this year.

This is the investment you’ve been looking for. Call today for a showing.

Like new retail building located along Highway 83, close to Stripes with great visibility and easy access. Has a history of successful operations. This is the first building on the left that you see when you enter Leakey from the south. Over 2,000 sf of building area situated on a highly visible one-acre tract on Highway 83. $275,000.

LAND 270 acres on Highway 83, approximately 2 miles south of Leakey. Two homes, barns, pens, rolling topography, good highway frontage, close to everything. $1,350,000 2.467 acres located on east prong of the Frio River. Approximately 156 feet of river frontage lined with huge Cypress Trees.

Highway 83 frontage makes access easy. Property could be placed in rental pool. $255,000.

Great building site in Frio Canyon Estates, right behind Old Baldy! This subdivision features a beautiful river park for all property owners. One acre for $49,500.

PRICE REDUCED! 14 acres of Cypress lined Mill Creek in close proximity to Lost Maples State Park. Great for gentleman’s estate building along the bank of the creek. Good tillable soil that is perfect for vineyard. Extensive black top frontage with “live” water and excellent topography.

PRICE REDUCED!!! 5-acre tract in the Ridge. Great building site, access to river park, paved roads, security gate, TCEQ approved water system, only $89,500.

Beautiful home site in Frio River Place. Gated community, sensible restrictions, beautiful river park, parking area for owner’s RV, priced right at $75,000.

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, paved roads, security gate, free roaming wildlife, hiking, biking & much more! This restricted subdivision offers 5 acre tracts of peaceful solitude that are beautiful 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 $89,500 RESIDENTIAL Four Bedroom four bath river front home located in the popular Frio Pecan Farm. Home is a good money maker and is in like new condition. Open floor plan concept with great room. Huge deck overlooking the river. $439,000.

River front home in Rivertree! Three-bedroom, two bath home on 4.38 acres on the Frio River. $459,000.

Three bed-room 2 bath riverfront home on the Frio River. Four decks to choose from when you want to drink coffee and listen to the river. $425,000.

PRICE REDUCED!!! This is turnkey, and ready for you! Approximately 176 feet of river frontage and a home in Frio River Place.

Beautiful cypress lined private swimming hole in addition to subdivision park, three bedrooms and three full baths in main house, with guest quarters complete with a full bath. Lots of storage space, huge covered patio to watch the sun go down over the river, black top frontage. Close to Garner, Con Can, and Leakey, yet quiet and peaceful. $549,900.

PRICE REDUCED!!! Three bed-room two bath home with approximately 2,223 square feet, on 45 acres, close to town, yet private. Other improvements include a large barn. $499,000.

Two bed-room one bath home in Leakey, located on corner lot and walking distance to schools. $129,900.

Dub Suttle GRI - Broker Kathy Suttle GRI, - Associate Broker Fred McNiel GRI, - Associate Sterlin Boyce - Associate Doug Smith GRI,- Associate COME BY FOR ONE OF OUR COMPLETE LISTS OF PROPERTIES, 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

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Hill Country Herald Page 15

������������������

Marilyn’s

� � �� � � � �� � ������

������ ���

���� ���� �������

In the old Legion Hall 4,000 square feet!

Wed-Sat 10:00-5:00 Camp Wood 597-6400

WE HAVE A GREAT SELECTION AND GREAT PRICES!

BAR STOOLS * MATTRESSES * SOFAS * RECLINERS

������������������������

������������������������

Behind Bear’s Market 620 Hwy 83 South Leakey, Texas Marilyn’s Home Furnishings

������������

���������������

������������� ���������

���� ���� ����

Tim Pfieffer

� � �� � ���� � ������

TACLB33581C

(830)-966-4604 P.O. Box 434 Utopia, Texas 78884 www.UtopiaAC.com serving Frio and Sabinal Canyon areas

Specialty Meats, Prepared Foods, Fresh Produce, Beer/Wine, Full Coffee and Ice Cream Bars, Gummy Bear Bar, Home Goods, Decor, Picnic, Gifts, Deer Corn/Feed, Hunting/Fishing License!

������������

STAR DRY CLEANING SERVICES DROP OFF MONDAY BEFORE 9 AM PICK UP THURSDAY DROP OFF THURSDAY BEFORE 9 AM PICK UP MONDAY

• 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

Page 16

Hill Country Herald

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

830-232-5001

CHICKEN EARL’S IS OPEN!!

TUESDAY AND FRIDAY

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

OPEN FROM 11 a.m. until sold out!!

NOW SERVING CHICKEN LIVERS!!

HWY 83 SOUTH, LEAKEY TEXAS

OIL CHANGES TRAILER REPAIRS

LEAKEY, TEXAS SHERMAN’S H20 SOLUTIONS “What are you doing about your water problem?”

TRI CANYON BRANCH

call Greg (Gator) Sherman for a quote to fit your needs 830.486.4767

SOFTER SKIN & HEALTHIER HAIR

As low as $39.99/ month Financing Available w/ac

100% TEXAN 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 Drive-Up ATM Located at Branch Also located inside Concan General Store

HEALTHY DRINKING & COOKING