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INSIDE THEY GATHERED TO SAY REAL YOU WILL NEVER BE COUNTY FORGOTTEN CITY

by Julie Becker

CLEANUP

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WHAT DOES ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) MEAN FOR US?

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Wylden Hubbard left this world better than he found it. He was a unique child full of love, mischief, wisdom beyond his years and an uncanny way to make anyone smile on their worst day. Wylden loved baseball. So to remember him in only the way a small community can do, the Leakey Little League field was renamed to “WYLD MAN FIELD.” There were tears of sadness and tears of joy all rolled into one cloud covered morning where we once again said “You will never be forgotten.”

The boys (sorry they have all grown so much I can’t name them) came from

far and near to say we loved playing ball with Wylden. AnaLisa Glass led the dedication. “We would like to thank everyone for coming here on this beautiful morning. We are all here together not just as friends and teammates, but as a family to honor Wylden Blain Hubbard. We gather on this field, a field that was very special to him. A baseball field where he gave all not only to the game, not only to himself, but to so many others out of the goodness of his heart. I have to say that I am so honored and humbled to have been asked to speak at this dedication. continued page 4

The Hubbard family joined by the boys who played baseball with Wylden

HEAVY HITTERS APPLY FOR SHERIFF POSITION

Somewhere in the West

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Sarah Roche Receives Sul Ross RGC Distinguished Faculty Award ............................. Page 9

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A Constable, A Former Real County Deputy and possibly a State Trooper. Those are a few of the ones that have shown an interest in being appointed to fill the position of Real County Sheriff.

Current Real County Constable Nathan Johnson has stated he has applied for the position. Johnson was elected to the position of Real County Constable and took office in January of this year.

Johnson served as a Real County Deputy Sheriff before running for the Constable position.

Former Real County Deputy Don Gass has stated some interest in the position. Gass ran against

former Real County Sheriff Bruce Carr in the last election. Gass was a Deputy for Real County for 16 years before retiring.

Texas State Trooper Jake Sanchez has expressed some interest in the position but at press time had not made a final decision.

Real County Commissioner’s held a meeting on Friday, April 14, 2017 to decide on the process to appoint a Sheriff for Real County.

Real County Judge Garry Merritt said the Commissioner’s will follow basically the same path as before when Real County Sheriff James Brice retired.

Commissioner’s will meet again

on Monday April 24, 2017 to review applications and decide who to appoint as Sheriff. The person selected will hold the appointment until the votes are canvassed following the next general election.

The Real County Sheriff position will appear on the November 2018 ballot and the winner will fulfill the 2 year unexpired term of Sheriff Bruce Carr who passed away earlier this month. If you have the opportunity to discuss this very important issue with your County Commissioner or County Judge, I would encourage you to do so.

REAL COUNTY SHERIFF Real County is accepting applications for the position of Real County Sheriff. Applications must be turned in to the office of the Real County Judge before 5:00 p.m. on April 21, 2017. Candidates must meet state law qualifications for an appointed county official and applicable qualifications of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. Applications are available in the office of the Real County Judge or at http: //www.co.real.tx.us/default.aspx?Real_County/ Jobs.Openings.

REAL COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

REAL COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S COURT “IF YOU HAVEN’T HEARD IN THE COFFEE SHOP” “If you haven’t heard it in the coffee shop,” said Real County Judge Garry Merritt, at the April 10, 2017 Real County Commissioner’s Meeting. Merritt said he will not be running for reelection to his current position as Real County Judge. Merritt has held the position for two terms but announced he would be handing the reins over to the someone else following the next election.

Real County Justice of the Peace Pct. 3&4, J.D. Martinez, submitted his resignation to Commissioners. Martinez has stated that he will run for the Real County Judge position and the Secretary of State told him it was necessary that since he was elected to the position of JP that he resign in order to run for the County Judge position.

Martinez has stated his desire to lead

Real County and will be “Working for a Better Tomorrow.”

In other business Commissioners accepted the annual report for the fiscal year 2016 from the Real County Public Library-Leakey. Commissioner’s also approved a Proclamation recognizing the 25th Anniversary of the establishment of Real County Public LibraryLeakey and proclaiming April 13, 2017 as Real County Public Library-Leakey Day in Real County.

Commissioner’s discussed an agreement between Real County and the Hough family to relocate a portion of Snodgrass Road in Northern Real County. Real County Attorney, Bobby Jack Rushing told the court he has been working with the Hough family to secure the documents and requirements necessary to move the road from the middle of their

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property to the exterior boundary line.

Commissioners approved the request from the Frio Canyon Chamber of Commerce to again this year hold the July Jubilee festivities on the courthouse square lawn.

Merritt discussed the recent Frio River Landowner Workshop and project scoping meeting hosted by Texas Parks and Wildlife on March 23, 2017. He said the meeting was very well attended and the community input was invaluable to the process of determining the best avenue for all concerned regarding the permits, or lack thereof, to remove sediment and rock from the Frio River.

Commissioners approved a Proclamation naming April as Fair Housing Month in Real County.

Commissioners accepted the Annual Financial report of year ending Sep-

tember 30, 2016 from Bandera, Uvalde, Medina and Real Counties and Utopia/ Vanderpool Area Emergency Services District No. 1.

Discussion was held regarding the upcoming clean up days in Real County.

Commissioners took no action regarding the sale of fireworks for Cinco de Mayo and Memorial Day, nor did they take any action on a burn ban for Real County.

Commissioners discussed matter involving county road and bridge maintenance.

Commissioner Bryan Shackelford said he was looking into pricing for a water storage tank for the city well location.

With no further business the meeting was adjourned.

Real County Commissioners hold their monthly meetings the second Monday of each month at the Real County Courthouse.

Singing Women of South Texas to Perform in Leakey ............................ Page 13

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

Today’s Weather

High: 81° Low: 63°

by Julie Becker

The South Texas chapter of the Singing Women of Texas will be in concert at Frio Canyon Baptist Church Saturday, May 6th, at 6:00 P.M. There is no fee and everyone is invited.

Music of Singing Women includes traditional, contemporary, southern gospel, hymn arrangements and patriotic selections. Singing Women is a Ministry of Texas Baptists.

Today, there are eight chapters in the 23 year old ministry and are active in missions throughout the state and nation. They have had the privilege to present the Gospel through music in area churches, community events, prisons, retirement communities and other venues. SWOST is comprised of both professional and nonprofessional singers and instrumentalists, all representing their local churches. New members are welcomed and encouraged.

Come for an evening of praise and worship through music.

by Susan Walker

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Wednesday, April 19, 2017

2017 Rabies Drive Location: Camp Wood City Hall Date: Wednesday, April 19th Time: 3pm – 6pm

Rabies - $12 Canine Vaccinations

Feline Vaccinations

Dhppl - $27

FVRCP - $27

Lepto - $15

Leukemia - $35

Bordetella - $15 Rattlesnake - $30 *Pets must be at 12 weeks of age or older to receive a rabies vaccination.* Please keep your pet on a leash or in a carrier.

For more information, please call our office at 278-4441

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JAIL REGISTER April 9 - April 15, 2017 Maldonado, Urbano, 55 W/M, Leakey, Texas, A/O Deputy Castro, Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or More, A/D 4/10/2017, $20,000 Surety Bond; Garcia, Samuel Joe, 61 W/M, San Antonio, Texas, A/O Deputy Castro, Grand Jury Indictment - Possession Controlled Substance PG 1 > 4G < 200 G, A/D 4/ 10/2017 $20, 000 Surety Bond

Real County Law Officers Bruce Carr, Sheriff Steven Castro, Deputy Sheriff Mark Cox, Deputy Sheriff Teddy Douthit, Deputy Sheriff Nathan Johnson, Constable Corporal Jake Sanchez, DPS Highway Patrol DPS Trooper Robertson 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.

The Real County library- Leakey is looking for a permanent volunteer every Friday morning from 9:30 - 1:00. Volunteering at the library is a wonderful way to meet new people while serving your community.

Duties include checking books in and out, re-shelving returns and helping patrons. The Friday position is especially important because the volunteer covers the library while the librarian hosts two school classes.

If you are looking for a little extra something in your routine, consider becoming a library volunteer! Please call the library if you are willing to fill the Friday position.

Real CAD is seeking Real County residents to serve on the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). Compensation provided. Please contact our office at 232-6248 or www.realcad .org for more info.

EMS REPORTS March 2017 Run Report We received 23 call during March.

We transported 10 patients. 8 went to Uvalde Memorial Hospital 1 went to Peterson Regional Medical Center 1 went to San Antonio by Helicopter 11 patient’s had injuries and 10 were medical patients. 12 were from FCEMS service area and 9 were visitors. We received 2 calls that were cancelled and had no patient contact.

We are still in great need of Medic’s and Driver’s.

Please call our office at 232-5299 if you are interested in helping your community by joining our team.

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Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report April 9- April 15, 2017 04/09/2017 @ 1446 responded to Pecan Drive in Leakey to unlock a vehicle 2315 responded to a residence on east Fourth Street in Camp Wood for an assault 04/10/2017 @ 941 responded to a residence on east Fourth Street in Camp Wood for a civil standby 1558 responded to Us Highway 83 in Leakey for report of a reckless driver 04/11/2017 @ 539 responded to US Highway 83 south of Leakey for a motorist assist 04/12/2017 @

1702 responded to a residence on east First Street in Camp Wood for report of a break in 1530 responded to US Highway 83 south of Leakey for report of reckless driver 04/13/2017 @ 1911 responded to Texas State Highway 55 south of Camp Wood for report of reckless driver 04/14/2017 @ 754 responded to US Highway 83 north of Leakey for a one vehicle accident 1401 responded to Ranch Road 337 east of Leakey for report of suspicious activity 1808 responded to Chula Vista Road on Ranch Road 337 east of Camp Wood to unlock a vehicle

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 6, 2017, for voting in a municipal election to elect three council members for full term (2 years).

LOCATION OF POLLING PLACE: CITY HALL – 148 W. FOURTH STREET Early voting by personal appearance will be conducted on the following dates and time: Monday – April 24 9am – 12am Tuesday – April 25 and Wednesday – April 26 7am – 7pm Thursday – April 27 8am – 5pm Friday – April 28 and Monday – May 1 9am – 12am Tuesday – May 2 8am – 5pm LOCATION OF EARLY VOTING: CITY HALL – 148 W. FOURTH 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 25, 2017.

Issued this the 13th day of March 2017.

Harry L. Schneemann, Mayor, City of Leakey

Hurd on the Hill: Crisscrossing the District in April ‘Connecting with folks across all twenty-nine counties’ The privilege of representing the constituents of the 23rd District doesn’t stop when the House of Representatives is not voting. With no votes taking place in Washington, DC, I’m capitalizing on this district work period by connecting with folks all across the twenty-nine counties of the 23rd Congressional District of Texas. This is my favorite part of the job.

The 23rd District is one of the largest districts geographically in the nation, stretching from San Antonio to El Paso. One of the ways my office provides the gold standard of constituent services is by maintaining five field offices in San Antonio, Del Rio, Eagle Pass, and Socorro.

I am pleased to announce that this week we opened an additional District Office in Fort Stockton. A member of my staff will hold office hours from that location on the third Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of every month from 8:00am – 5:00pm.

Another activity I’ll be taking part in during this district work period is the official naming ceremony for the Tornillo Port of Entry. This is the result of a constituent-initiated effort that led me to introduce a bill in 2015 to rename the 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 • Bob Bowers Leakey Volunteer Fire Dept.830-232-4005 Frio Canyon EMS, Inc.830-232-5299 City of Camp Wood Mayor: Jesse Chavez Office: 830-597-2265 Fax: 830-597-5365 email:cityhall@swtexas.net Aldermen: Curtis Wilson • Domingo Tobar • Sammie Ives •Darlene Bullard • Josh Cox Volunteer Fire Dept:830-597-6100 Camp Wood Library: 830-597-3208 Nueces Canyon EMS: 830-597-4200 City of Sabinal Mayor: Charles Story Secretary: Betty Jo Harris Office: 830-988-2218 Councilmembers: Ali Alejandro, Nancy Alvarado, 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, Garry Merritt 830-232-5304 Real County Attorney, Bobby Jack Rushing 830-232-6461 County/District Clerk, Jennifer Manchester 830-232-5202 Justice of the Peace Dianne Rogers: 830-232-6630 Justice of the Peace JD Martinez: 830-597-6149 Sheriff, Bruce Carr 830-232-5201 Real County Constable Nathan Johnson 830-232-5201 Tax Assessor-Collector Donna Brice: 830-232-6210 Treasurer, Mairi Gray 830-232-6627 Chief Appraiser Michael Mann 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

Port of Entry after Private Marcelino Serna, the most decorated Texas veteran from WWI and a legend in the region. The Tornillo-Marcelino Serna Port of Entry will be a constant reminder that the land of the free owes so much to the brave individuals who serve with distinction in our military. It is a privilege to attend the naming ceremony in Tornillo with Private Serna’s family members and it was an honor to lead this legislation in Washington.

During this in district work period, we’ve partnered with Google to teach students how to protect their identity and their safety online. The presentation focused on teaching middle school kids how to stay safe and be smart while on their computers and smart phones. They learned about setting strong passwords, using Internet security settings, identifying online scams, and preventing cyberbullying. As our world becomes increasingly connected, it is critical that students understand basic cyber hygiene to protect their information online. I’m glad that Google is teaching students about online privacy and social media threats, and I look forward to bringing the 21st Century public

safety training to more schools across TX-23.

Engaging with our youth throughout the district, by participating in robotics competitions, cybersecurity events or just visiting them during their classes is one of the best parts of the job.

It’s important to me that the work I do in DC reflects the concerns I hear back in the district.

It’s why I’m proud that each of the seven bills I signed into law last Congress, more than any other Member of Congress, were written to address problems I learned about directly from you. Whether it’s been in San Antonio, Castroville, Fort Stockton, Monahans, Alpine, Somerset or El Paso, I’m continuously learning about new companies that are opening, public resources for the community, and initiatives that I can help champion in Washington.

Crisscrossing the District isn’t the only way to learn from y’all. I want the conversations to continue on-line as well. You can connect with me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat at my handle: @HurdontheHill. I also encourage you to subscribe to my e-newsletter to get advanced notice on when I’ll be visiting you next.

The Frio Canyon EMS needs your help. We are seeking a qualified person to sit on the Board of Directors as Treasurer. This is a volunteer position. Must be able to maintain and present a budget at the monthly Board meetings. Must be fluent in Quick Books and have a working knowledge of financial budgeting. Please contact Ed Mack at ecmack@ymail.com for details. Volunteering for the FCEMS is a integral part of maintaining our quality of life here in Real County. Thank you

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I have played football, basketball, track, and golf my last 3 years. I also played on a select baseball team for a year! I have also helped coach Leakey Hoops during basketball season.

ATTENDING COLLEGE- I plan on attending SWTJC and be a Border Patrol!!!

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Quinten Wallace Pigg Parents: Joel and Jennifer Pigg Grandparents: Jim and Judy Underbrink and Jim and Gay Pigg I moved to Leakey from Caldwell. TX in June 2007 and entered the 3rd grade.

High School accomplishments: Varsity Football 4 years Second Team All-District Corner Senior Year. Academic All State First team: Varsity Basketball 4 years District Offensive Most Valuable Player Senior Year. Second Team All-District Sophomore and Junior Year. Academic All State First Team; Golf 4 years 2 time state qualifier. Second Team All-State Golf: Varsity Track 4 years, Regional High Jump qualifier (junior & senior years) District High Jump Champion senior : Tennis (junior) : UIL Academics 4 years: National Junior Honor Society and National Honor Society 4 years: FFA 3 years Competed in Range and Skills. President Junior year, officer freshman - sophomore: 4-H (Freshman-Sophomore) Real County Champion Poultrv and Swine show: Class Officer 4 years: Certified Microsoft Office Word Specialist (Office Word 2013) : Student Council 4 years Vice-President (sophomore- senior) GeoForce Summer Academy: Class of 2017 Salutatorian. I plan on attending Texas A&M University majoring in Ocean Engineering.

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When I began to think about what I would say, the thoughts came pouring into my mind. One thought I had was to find the perfect baseball quote from a famous baseball player that would remind us all of Wylden. I googled famous baseball quotes and the strangest, most wonderfully appropriate thing popped up! It was not a quote, but a prayer, which I believe was gifted to me by the Powers that be…and this is so Wylden: A Baseball Player’s Prayer God grant me wisdom, to tell a strike from a ball, to know where to throw and never to fall.

Keep me always in the base line, running straight and true and I’ll look for Your sign, to stretch one into two.

God give me vision, to see every pitch, so if a player needs help, then I will see which.

Let me always hustle, so I’ll be at my best and take pride in myself, in sports and the rest.

God be my strength, when I throw the ball when I’m far from home plate, or against a wall.

So I never miss a base, please guide my feet, bring me home safely, so my job is complete.

When I help younger players, let me always give praise, so they’ll see You in me, in all of my ways.

God please guide our coach, to be fair and smart, to teach us to be good, let it come from his heart.

Let me take a loss, just as well as a win, to do any less, is surely a sin.

As long as I can play, let me make my parents proud, as proud as I am, when they yell MY name out loud.

However my games end, let me always have fun and if Heaven has All Stars, I want to be one.

When my games here are over and my seasons are done, let me play on your team, just like your son.

Amen.

Wylden loved sports, and he put everything he had in to each one he played so that he could be the very best he could be. Baseball was probably his favorite. He played for 10 years, from 2006 to 2016, in the positions of catcher, 2nd base, short stop, and pitcher.

Wylden played not only on this field with his friends in the Leakey Little League, but he also played for the Utopia Orioles. As he grew to love the game, he exceled so much so that he played Select Ball in Fredericksburg and for the Marble Falls Mudcats. He also played for the Bandera All-Stars, the Utopia All-Stars, and the Hill Country All-Stars.

Wylden was a leader on and off the field. He led by example volunteering countless hours and manpower mowing, weeding, and numerous other jobs needed to maintain this place he loved so much. Wylden worked in the concession stand, gathered trash, and helped wherever and whenever it was needed, and he did it all with a positive attitude and that infectious smile. He also worked with his dad to develop and hold a clinic for little ones to learn to bat.

The little ones looked up to him, but not only the little ones who played, but even the little ones on the playground or in the stands.

Wylden was also looked up to by his teammates and strangely, by his rivals. After Wylden’s passing, Shannan, the mother of a player on an opposing team told her son what had happened. The young man, Trace, did not know how to feel or what to think, so Trace talked. He talked about the times he was around Wylden and about the long All-Star baseball summer two years ago. Trace said that Wylden was always so funny and made all the boys laugh. Then he remembered that he hit his first homerun with Wylden’s bat! What Shannan remembers most about Wylden is his smile, his determination and his amazing manners, which led her to share the following story: In Shannan’s words to Amy...

This was just a few months ago at one of our last games against Leakey in Bandera. Trace was pitching and not doing very well at all! Wylden was catching most of this game. Leakey was ahead by a lot! There were two times that the umpire said to me, “Man, I like that kid!” I asked who and he said, “Their catcher,” while pointing at Wylden. Now, keep in mind that by this time, Trace was almost in tears out on that mound, cuz he was pitching so bad!

Leakey boys were stealing bases on him left and right! While Wylden was at bat, the ump heard him tell our catcher to go tell Trace to stop pitching from the windup, (or something like that), so they’ll quit stealing on him! The ump was impressed and amazed

by Wylden and said, “Not only is he a damn good baseball player, he’s also knowledgeable about the game and on top of it, that kid has some class like no other!” He went on and on about Wylden!

He was right though! There aren’t many boys their age who would be as classy as to try to help the opponent! Wylden was one of a kind! I want to thank Shannan for sharing her story.

Ladies and gentlemen, we gather today on this baseball diamond in honor of Wylden Hubbard. My belief is that one’s actions are a reflection of who they are, and Wylden was a diamond in every sense of the word. The word diamond is derived from the Greek word “adamas” meaning invincible or unshakable; unwavering, determined. Wylden was unwavering and determined in everything he did. He did not know the meaning of the words “I can’t”. Diamonds are symbols of purity and incorruptibility. Wylden’s heart was pure and golden, never corrupt. He gave everything he had to everyone he encountered and every job he tackled without thought for himself or a reward. The natural durability of the diamond has come to symbolize eternity. Wylden is a diamond that will be with each of us in of our hearts for eternity.

So on this baseball field will be named in remembrance and honor of an AllStar; a diamond. Today it will be renamed in memory of Wylden Blain Hubbard. Welcome everyone to Wyldman Field.

“A diamond lives forever.”

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Tuesday, April 18 was Bethany Fisher Day at Nueces Canyon CISD. Bethany has been accepted to Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas and plans to major in Kinesiology.

Bethany has been involved in many activities while at Nueces Canyon. She

qualified for the UIL State Track and Field Meet in the discus her sophomore year and has been on the Region qualifying basketball teams her junior and senior year. She has been very active in FFA and qualified for State as part of the Home-Site Evaluation Team. She has also been a part of the

award winning One Act Play.

Bethany was presented with a congratulations card from the faculty and staff and a video was shown in her honor. NCCISD would like to congratulate Bethany and wish her the very best!

Swinging Panther JH Tennis Team This past Monday, the Swinging Panther JH Tennis Team finished their season off with the District Tournament in Uvalde. Each division had at least 8 competitors in one of the largest district tournaments in recent years. The Panthers got off to a bit of a slow start as nerves and match toughness seemed to be a factor in the early rounds. Only Singles players: Edmund Winston, Zoe Carnes, and Jayci Karnes and the Girls Doubles team of Brenlee Fox and Genesis Perez won their first round matches. However, in the next rounds, Big Blue seemed to hit their stride, especially in the Mixed Doubles and Boys Doubles rounds where they each played in the tougher A Divisions.

In Singles action, Nacole Hale showed improved serving, but fell just short of the consolation round to Utopia, where she would have met her teammate, Cadence Balderas. Instead, Balderas also lost a hard-fought set to a rematch with Utopia’s top player (4-6). Winston lost to Knippa’s #2 Boys B Singles in the second round, but then regrouped in his final round with Leakey to go 2-1 on the day and grab the third place medal winning (6-3). In Girls B Singles, N.C. proved to be the top school by way of Carnes and Karnes. Eighth grader, Zoe Carnes, beat out 7th grader Jayci Karnes (6-3) in the finals to claim gold and silver for the Panthers.

In Girls B Doubles, Fox and Perez continued to gain momentum throughout

the tournament. Layne Hicks and Maddie Williams also gained a head of steam on the consolation side. After dropping their first round match to a more-experienced Knippa team, Hicks and Williams went on to beat a D’Hanis team, Medina, and finally a Leakey team (4-3) in a shortened pony set due to the threat of weather to take home the consolation prize in the largest bracket of the tournament. Seventh grade hopefuls, Fox and Perez were too strong for a Medina team, then also out-played Knippa’s #2 doubles team. N.C. fell to Knippa’s #1 team who showed better touch at the net winning (3-6). Big Blue regrouped for the third place round, and a rematch with Utopia who had beaten the Panthers earlier in the season. This time, the N.C duo won with a resounding (6-0) victory, showing just how far the beginners had improved over the season. In fact, the promising 7th graders only dropped 4 games all day to grab the impressive bronze medals. In the Mixed Doubles A Division, N.C. saw perhaps their stiffest competition. Both teams of Paige Elliott \ Fabian Hernandez and Kambryn DeLeon \ Skylar Harris faced D’Hanis #1 and Knippa’s #2 seeds respectively for tough first-round action.

The Panthers got behind early, and almost forged a bit of a comeback in each match, but N.C. seemed to not be match-tough yet, and were unable to complete the comeback.

Elliott \ Hernandez lost (4-6) while DeLeon \ Harris fell (3-6). This moved both N.C.

by Tena Hunger

teams to the consolation side. Elliott \ Hernandez beat Rocksprings soundly (6-0) and DeLeon \ Harris bested D’Hanis’ #2 team almost as soundly, dropping only one game.

Both N.C. teams would square off against each other for the consolation medals. Both teams were equally athletic and had similar styles of play. However, team DeLeon \ Harris played a cleaner match and grabbed the hardware at (6-4).

In Boys Doubles, perhaps N.C.’s best tennis shot-making on the day could be seen in the budding 7th grade pairing of Andres Carabajal and Ryan Rodriguez.

The two showed their inexperience in their first round when they were rattled by two older players from Rocksprings, and N.C. failed to capitalize on their chances. The Canyon fell short (3-6). However, the duo made quick work of a D’Hanis team winning (6-0), And then made a good little team from Utopia look rather helpless, beating them (6-1) with N.C.’s best game of the afternoon. Carabajal and Rodriguez showed their potential in this match with nice teamwork, a soft touch at net, and penetrating returns. The pair grabbed the consolation medals. All in all, it was a fantastic match to end the day on for all of Big Blue, illustrating just how far all the Panthers had come with their improvement of the game.

Hopefully a seed has been planted for these relative beginners to grow their game for next season.

District High School Track

Nueces Canyon Girls Track Team Wins District for Third Straight Year

By Coach Allison Burleson

The District 31A track meet was held in Camp Wood on Wednesday, April 5th. Girls and boys teams from D’Hanis, Knippa, Leakey, Medina, Nueces Canyon, Rocksprings, and Utopia competed throughout the day. The Nueces Canyon girls’ team scored 213 points to win the meet for the third straight year. The Rocksprings team was second with 93 points and Medina was third with 86 points.

Results are as follows: · Long jump: Megan Sifuentes 1st and Leslie Taylor 3rd · High jump: Megan Sifuentes 2nd · Shot put: Zoe Burleson 1st, Bethany

Fisher, 2nd and Angela Galindo 5th · Discus: Zoe Burleson 1st, Bethany Fisher 2nd, and Angela Galindo 4th · 3200m: Camille Harris 1st, Skylar Balderas 5th, and Leila Mosqueda 6th · 4 X 100m relay: 3rd place – Caroline Boyle, Jasmine Carrillo, Tyanna Schexnider, and Victoria Carabajal · 800m: Camille Harris 1st, Nataliah DeLeon 3rd, and Skylar Balderas 5th · 100m hurdles: Megan Sifuentes 1st and Payton Nevarez 3rd · 100m: Leslie Taylor 1st · 4 X 200m relay: 4th place - Caroline Boyle, Jasmine Carrillo, Tyanna

Schexnider, and Victoria Carabajal · 400m: Shelby Pannell 2nd · 300m hurdles: Leslie Taylor 1st, Megan Sifuentes 2nd, and Payton Nevarez 4th · 200m: Jasmine Carrillo 2nd · 1600m: Camille Harris 1st · 4 X 400m relay: 1st place – Megan Sifuentes, Nataliah DeLeon, Shelby Pannell, and Leslie Taylor The top four finishers in each event advance on to the area meet to be held in Tilden with District 32A on Thursday, April 13th.

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Nueces Canyon CISD hosted the District 31-1A Track Meet on April 3rd. The NCCISD boys track team finished 1st place with 142 points. This is great accomplishment with only 11 eligible boys. They are to be commended for their efforts and should be extremely proud. They truly earned every single point that they received. Accomplishments were earned in: · Winston Walker – 100M, 4th, 110H, 2nd,

Long Jump, 7th · Zavey Acosta – 200M, 7th · Tony Gonzales - 400M, 1st · Roy Schexnider – 400M, 2nd, Pole Vault, 2nd · Daunte Flores – 800M, 2nd, 1600M, 2nd · Caiden Childs – 1600M, 5th, 32oo, 3rd · Mikey Ibarra – 1600M, 6th, 3200M, 4th · Victor Contreras – 300H, 1st, Long Jump, 2nd, High Jump · Eli Ludlow – Shot Put, 10th, Discus, 11th

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Those finishing in the top four will be travelling to Tilden, TX on 4/13/17, for the Area 31/32 Track Meet. Good luck to all of those competing.

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On Holy Thursday, a special meeting was called by the City of Sabinal, held in the Sabinal Senior Citizens Center. Uvalde County has been awarded a grant to be used to warn citizens and tourists, a new tool to use for flood protection, through the County web site. Because of two churches holding special services, there was a light turn-out. However, the information was presented by Carl Esser of Esser and Company of Uvalde. Jerry Bates, our commissioner, also attended the presentation. Esser mentioned that Uvalde County has more river frontage than any other county in Texas. This was a deciding factor as to the awarding of the grant. This is a FEMA project and its headquarters will be housed at a yet to be determined location. Esser asked where a good location would be to put special equipment to measure rainfall. It was suggested that for the town of Sabinal, the gauge be placed near Clayton Hill, about half way between Sabinal and Utopia. Other town meetings are for the town of Concan and for the town of Utopia. For Concan, an agreement would have to be made with Real County. For Utopia, there would have to be an agreement made with Bandera County, because these gauges need to be at least 10 miles north of the town in order for the citizens to be informed of advancing flood waters in a timely manner. A map was needed and it just so happened that I had a County map in my car. So, I donated it to Esser for his use. Esser explained that there would be two more meetings as required by the grant, at each town involved. It will take about a year to complete the entire project.

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givers became aware of the receivers and their needs. These little shoe boxes make such a difference in the lives of the children who can attend school for the first time, because they have school supplies as well as other items.

Faith ran strong and hearts were full of the Holy Spirit. There were people there from 129 different countries of the world.

Cindy said there were people singing songs in all languages and singing them in unison. The sound was incredible. I said, “Like at Pentecost?” and she agreed with a resounding, “Yes!”

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Saturday. It was a combination effort of First Baptist and First United Methodist Churches. Prior to the hunt, youth groups

All men and boys in the area are invited to attend Hudson Brotherhood at First Baptist Church this coming Sunday at 8 a.m. This is a Christian fellowship of the many churches in town and is held at different locations each fourth Sunday of the month, excluding the month of December.

A devotional is given, breakfast is shared, and the men of the differing churches are united in the Spirit in this way. It has been a part of Sabinal for over 100 years and all men and boys are welcome.

It is over by 9 a.m. and then they can attend their respective churches.

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May Clean Up

The City of Sabinal will be placing large bins so that citizens can rid themselves of unwanted items, but the bins will be marked as to what items go in what bin.

Please take advantage of the opportunity because the bins will be available during the entire month of May. This is the time to rid yourself of that old computer or old television or broken tools. Even old tires will be taken in one location. We can clean up the city and make it a more desirable place to live in by using this opportunity.

by Billie Franklin

from both churches hid the eggs in two separate locations. To start, the children listened to Pastor Glenn A. Luhrs of the Methodist Church tell the Easter story.

Next, the children divided into two groups with the smaller ones in one group and the larger ones in a second group. Each had separate places to hunt. New this year was a large rabbit piñata and that was done following the hunt. Next it was cookies and lemonade time. Then, the children played on park equipment. The children all enjoyed their special time at the park.

Masonic Lodge #943

The Sabinal Masonic Lodge delivered baskets of flowers for Easter to widows of deceased Masons as a way of honoring and remembering their past service to the Lodge. Charles D. Story, Master of Sabinal Lodge, personally delivered the flowers to their homes.

Global Connection

The Franklin Graham Operation Christmas Child held a Global Connection for Operation Christmas Child in Orlando, Florida, and locals Cindy Casburn and Kathy Sprott attended. There the people who work hard to pack boxes and forward them on met with the people who receive those boxes. This is the first time both ladies have attended such a conference.

Appreciation was on both sides as the

The Easter Sunrise Service was well attended.

Pastor Glenn Luhrs, of First United Methodist, read scripture; Reverend Monty Benson, of First Baptist, gave the report from the Ministerial Alliance followed by an offering for the Ministerial Alliance; and the Pastor Jim Fox, new minister at Central Christian, delivered the message. Following the service, a breakfast of tacos, fruits, and sweets awaited everyone.

The choir sang “Hallelujah, Praise the Lamb” as a special at the 11 a.m. service and it was noted that with 8 birthdays this week, the church is definitely getting older.

Following the service, many from the congregation went to the chicken dinner at the Sabinal Senior Citizens Center given

by Golden Chick of Uvalde. For the first time in five years, they completely sold out. John Yeakle promises to bring more next year.

First Baptist

On Easter Sunday, Ava and Stone Jacklin brought in the Christ Candle. Ben Jacklin sang “Broken and Spilled Out”. There was a baby dedication for Arianna Hudson, daughter of Alissa and Paul Hudson, and granddaughter of Patsy McFarland.

First United Methodist

Exercise classes continue at 8:30 a.m. each Tuesday and Friday mornings. There is no charge, all you need is an exercise mat.

Frontier Girls are meeting on Thursday, April 20, in the Education Building at 6:30 p.m.

This coming Sunday is Confirmation Sunday. This is an exciting moment in the life of the church because that means that the church is growing. Sunday school and small groups meet from 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. and the worship service begins at 11 a.m. The youth group will also meet at 5: 30 p.m. It is for students in 8 through 12 grades. There is an evening meal, worship, and Bible study.

Caladium bulb sales are continuing. The cost is 75¢ per bulb or 10 for $7.50. The monies earned benefit the mission projects for Sabinal Methodist Ladies. Contact person is Betty Mathis.

St. Patrick’s Catholic

A second collection was taken Easter Sunday for the Rice Bowl.

Upcoming is the St. Patrick’s festival on Sunday, May 7. It will begin at 10:30 a.m. under the pavilion. There will be games, a cake walk, hamburgers for sale, and the raffle that will take place during the day.

Raffle tickets at $2 each are available from Maria Banda. Families are welcome. All proceeds from the festival will go to purchase new church pews.

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Somewhere in the West Cowboys Part 1 - Texas Cowboys

It really saddens me to witness the demise of the cowboy and though the cowboy ain’t dead yet, he is slowly becoming a part of our legacy and history. I am so glad and thankful that I have been able to experience and be part of the cowboy legacy. Once, especially in this part of Texas, every pickup had a cowboy in it but now not so much. If you look, you can find them, usually at the end of a dirt road on a faraway ranch. Call it what you may, I do miss the cowboys.

These next few articles will look at cowboys in places you may never have dreamed they would be. If there are cows, you will have some variation of a cowboy…no matter where you are.

Trying to figure out where to start with the story of the cowboy proved to be quite the decision. First, you have real cowboys, rodeo cowboys, cowgirls, cowboy wannabes and then as Chad Prather said, “…there is the spirit of the cowboy.” I can see this series going on forever. With all the diversity to the word “cowboy”, I will just start with what I am most familiar with, the Texas cowboy.

The first story I remember about cowboys tells of a young woman who worked for Stetson Hat Company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Now this young woman worked in the bookkeeping and art department of Stetson Hat Company. She would sit at her desk and gaze at the artwork known as the Last Drop from His Stetson. The linings of the Stetson Boss of the Plains hats depicted a cowboy giving his horse the last drop of water from his hat. She decided at that point that she wanted to fall in love with a real Texas cowboy. Little did she know that life as a cowboy’s wife was not the bed of roses she dreamed of but she just kept on dreaming until one night at a USO party, she saw a shy young army man standing off to himself. When she found out that he was from Texas and was a real cowboy he knew her dreams had been answered. Well, that was the first story I ever heard about a Texas cowboy but it certainly was not the last. That young lady who worked for John B. Stetson Hat Company was my mother and that bashful young army man was my dad. They married and made their first home on an isolated ranch, sixty miles from anywhere in Texas.

My first memories were in the middle of that ranch.

I wanted to grow up and be a cowgirl like Dale Evans and thought that Roy Rogers was the best cowboy ever. It wasn’t until I got older that I realized that I was more of a cowgirl than Dale Evans ever thought about being and my dad, granddad and uncles were top cowboys of their time.

In 1725 the word “cowboy” appears in the English language. Some think it is a translation of the word vaquero.

It could be, as the Spanish influence on the cowboy and many things cowboy is very strong to this day. In all actuality though, a cowboy is a boy who cares for cows.

The cowboy, as we know him no matter if fictional or real found his beginnings in Texas before Texas was even Texas.

It is unimaginable the number of cattle running wild in this sparsely unhabituated area of Mexico. Mexico wanted people in this area to help their economy their idea of land grants to bring people to the area worked but the people needed money and money was to be had if only these wild longhorn cattle could be gathered and driven to the ports of Louisiana and later northern markets. The young men who hoped to do this chore gathered knowledge from the Spanish men who had successfully gathered these wild cows. They called these men vaqueros.

By then end of the Civil War, the herds in Texas had grown in size to millions and the northern markets were begging for beef. Some estimate that five million head of wild longhorns roamed the lands of Texas. For about twenty years, the cowboy made his mark, driving the herds north to the railheads.

By Linda Kirkpatrick

The cowboys came from various walks of life and they soon adapted to the vaquero influences and learned the necessary traditions to make the long drives through the various terrains to get the cattle to market. They faced stampedes, scarcity of water, sleeping under the stars. Then factor in the weather, terrain, outlaws or Indians the cowboy endured and became the number 1 American folk hero.

From the top of their hat to their boot heel, their attire became the envy of many and still is today. They developed attire out of necessity. The hat protected them from the brutal rays of the Texas sun while the handkerchief, now called wild rags and other names, would cover the mouth and nose during a dust storm or act as added protection during the cold. Chaps protected their legs against the thorns of the mesquite, cat claw and huisache. The riding heel, on their boots, helped keep their boots in the stirrup. Those heels were really not made for walking but the cowboy didn’t walk, he rode. His saddle was equipped with everything they needed for the day. Many a mustang ran wild in Texas during the time of the cattle drives and these horses became the first mode of transportation.

Early progress came to Texas in the form of railroads and barbed wire. The long cattle drives to rail heads were no longer necessary. With the stringing of barbed wire, open ranges became ranches. Wealthy cattle barons owned these ranches.

They hired Texas cowboys to work the cattle and perform other assorted jobs. Thus like the open range, the cowboy evolved.

The Texas cowboy has graced the pages of many novels and been the central figure in many a motion picture. The cowboy of the novel and screen is not always the one of legend.

The real cowboy still walks among us. His skills are necessary to the cattle ranches. He still will ride his horse though now days he is often seen on a 4 wheeler. Many times cattle are checked with a helicopter with orders being radioed to the cowboy on horseback. He might depend of a computer to keep records instead of the tally book of yesteryear. His attire is much the same because of its practicality. His work is still a necessity and he is there to oblige.

So no, the cowboy ain’t dead yet. The times have changed, many things have evolved and progress just keeps moving forward. Still the Texas cowboy is there preserving the lifestyle he loves. It takes a special person to be a cowboy.

Many dress the part but really do not have the feel or common sense to manage the duties of the cowboy.

In honor of Cowboy Poetry Week, I will end with the sentiments of an old time poem/song. The sentiments of the old man are those of any cowboy who has ever participated in a Texas roundup. From the poem/song, “Round up in the Spring”…

In the lobby of a big hotel in New York Town, one day Sat a bunch of fellows telling yarns, to pass the time away They told of places where they’d been and different things they’d seen Some preferred Chicago Town, while others New Orleans In a corner in an old armchair, sat a man whose hair was gray He listened to them eagerly, to what they had to say They asked him where he’d like to be, his clear old voice did ring I’d like to be in Texas for the roundup in the spring

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Sibley and arrived on December 11, 1811. He was received by Secretary of State James Monroe, who listened to the plans for establishment of a republican government in Texas and use of Texas as a base for effecting the liberation of Mexico.

During his stay in Washington, the Mexican leader met the ministers of Britain, Denmark, and Russia, and visited the representative from revolutionary Venezuela. Also in Washington, Gutiérrez met José Álvarez de Toledo, and with Álvarez in Philadelphia in January 1812 made plans for the liberation of Texas and Mexico. Back in Louisiana in March 1812, Gutiérrez was introduced to William Shaler, special agent from the United States, who helped Gutiérrez to return to Texas.

In April 1812 the two men were in Natchitoches, where the Gutiérrez-

Magee expedition assembled and set out for Texas.

On April 1 in 1813, Spanish governor Manuel María de Salcedo surrendered the city of San Antonio to forces under Gutiérrez . Gutiérrez intended to set up a republican government in Texas and use Texas as a base for operations designed to liberate Mexico from Spanish rule. After the arrival of Toledo, Gutiérrez was asked by the junta at Bexar to resign the presidency; he resigned on August 4, 1813, and on August 6 left with his family for Natchitoches. In April 1814, after Toledo’s defeat in Texas, Gutiérrez went to New Orleans to attempt a new liberation movement.

He fought in the battle of New Orleans in 1815 and while in Louisiana refused the proposal of a group known as the New Orleans Associates to lead troops against Pensacola. Late in 1816 he was in Natchitoches as an agent of Louis Michel Aury. Gutiérrez cooperated with Francisco Xavier Mina’s expedition in 1817, accompanied James Longqv on expeditions into Texas in 1819 and 1820, and in 1820 was vice president of the council of the Long expedition at Bolivar Point. Governor Agustín de Iturbide recognized the Gutiérrez independence efforts, and in 1824 Gutiérrez returned to Revilla, where he was elected governor of Tamaulipas in July, 1824 and commandant general of Tamaulipas in March 1825. He resigned the governorship in June 1825 but in December became commandant general of the eastern division of the Provincias Internas and held the office until his resignation late in 1826. Gutiérrez opposed efforts of Antonio Canales Rosillo to set up the Republic of the Rio Grande in 1839 and was protected from Canales’s violence by the intervention of Reuben Rossqv. Early in 1840 Gutiérrez went to Linares to live with his son, José Ángel.

He became ill on a trip to Santiago and died at his daughter’s home there on May 13, 1841. He was buried in the parish church at Santiago.

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Sarah Roche Receives Sul Ross RGC Distinguished Faculty Award

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Dr. Sarah Roche, professor of English and Chair of Humanities Department at Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College, has received the President’s Distinguished Faculty Achievement Award.

She joins Dr. Louis Harveson, professor of Natural Resource Management and the Dan Allen Hughes, Jr. Endowed Director of the Borderlands Research Institute (BRI) of SRSU Alpine, the first recipients of the prestigious award.

Dr. Bill Kibler, President of Sul Ross State University, said, “The selection of Dr. Harveson and Dr. Roche as the university’s first Distinguished Faculty Achievement Award recipients definitely meets the anticipated standards of excellence. Their respective accomplishments embody the goals this university strives to meet.”

Requirements for faculty nominated for the award include full professor rank plus 10 years of service at Sul Ross State University and nominees must demonstrate a record of distinguished achievement in teaching, scholarship, and service to the community, state, and nation. In addition to the Distinguished Faculty designation, recipients receive a cash award, a special medallion, and a gift. Dr. Roche’s award will be presented at RGC’s spring commencement ceremony set for Saturday, May 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the Del Rio Civic Center.

Dr. Roche, known familiarly as Sally, began her teaching career at Rio Grande College in 1999 as an assistant professor, moving up to associate professor in 2005 and on to full professor in 2011. She chaired the Quality Enhancement Plan committee and wrote the committee’s initial plan for enhancing student writing at RGC, which was approved by the regional accrediting body. She has also served as Chair of the Humanities department for the past six years, managing the administrative duties and providing faculty support within that area. She was based at the RGC campus in Del Rio, but now oversees the

operation of the RGC site in Castroville that opened in 2015.

One of her most notable accomplishments has been the establishment and coordination of the Writing Center, a cooperative effort between Southwest Texas Junior College and RGC. The Center provides one-on-one, free peer writing assistance available to all SWTJC and RGC students.

The program offers on-campus support for writers as well as professional experience for tutors. Sally said she appreciates working with SWTJC to contribute to a fouryear college experience for writing center student clients.

Sally’s family left Australia to settle in Tennessee when she was a young woman, where she started her college career at Middle Tennessee State University. Intimidated by the thought of higher education, she took her studies seriously. The new immigrant eventually decided to study English and earned her undergraduate degree from Sewanee, a small liberal arts college in Tennessee. She returned to MTSU for a master’s in English. After presenting a scholarly paper on Milton’s “Paradise Lost,” she gained confidence when she discovered she could have a public voice.

She realized that teaching could be a path for her, and this turning point led her to the Texas A&M doctoral program in English.

She serves as a devoted advocate for the students she teaches, and said, “I value the opportunities I have to help provide higher education to such a large geographical region that would not otherwise have a local university.” Sally appreciates the daily, small ways she can help students, as she advises them about managing the demands of family, work, and academics or as she prepares them for the job market with advice and letters of recommendation.

Sally enjoys working with SWTJC instructors whom she taught as graduate students or who tutored at the writing center. One of her favorite teaching experiences was serving as a mentor for the award-winning Del Rio High School FIRST Robotics Team 4063, TRikzR4kiDz. “The things I love about teaching at RGC are the partnerships with the Alpine English Department, the junior college, local high schools, and libraries; good changes happen when we work together,” she said.

Dr. Roche anticipates a bright future for RGC students.

She hopes to collaborate with writing center coordinators and tutors on research related to tutoring English language learners and to further develop opportunities for tutors to participate in professional writing center conferences and organizations.

She plans to initiate faculty-student research and to develop internships for humanities

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Property 47: 1+/- ac. lot Mountain Valley in Concan. Close to golf course, House Pasture, Frio. Rentals OK!!! $89,000 Property 52: 5+ ac West of Leakey. Fronts on John Buchanan Rd. Bldg. site faces east and is ready to go! $52,500 Property 55: 1 acre lot in Valley Vista w/AMAZING views!

Underground electric & water at site. $44,500 Property 81-83: 1-9 ac. lots in Concan. You have to see these lots. All utilities and VIEWS for miles. $39,500--$49,500-$55,500

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Small hunter’s cabin. No utilities but elec. is close. $103,569 Property 10: 31.05 acres. Just off Hwy. 41 in far NW Real County. Fairview Ranch. Neat little hunting place! $99,360 Property 11: 800’ RIVERFRONT! Paradise on the FRIO. 27+ acs. Cute 2BD/1BA cottage ++ NO RESTRICTIONS $699,000 PENDING 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 13: 67.4 acs. in Paint Creek Ranch. Teaming w/ exotics, relatively flat, cabin w/elec. & rain harvest. NICE!! $185,000 Property 14: 30 acres. w/Hwy. 41 frontage in far NW Real County. Fairview Ranch. Neat little hunting place! Elec. avail. $105,000 PENDING Property 22: LIVE WATER ranch! 195 acs. w/both sides of Camp Wood Creek! 4BD/3.5BA home, 50x100 barn on slab.

Must see! $1.8M Property 25 : RR336 north of Leakey. 17+ acs. West prong of the Frio River on eastern boundary $222,000 Property 28: 10 AC of heavily treed hunting land. 9 mi. N of Leakey. Owners have access to park area w/spring fed pool! $35,000 PENDING Property 29 : 260 acs. +/- WILL DIVIDE Hwy. 337W frontage. Views for miles! $4250 per acre Property 30: 25 acs. at 350 Pvt. Rd. 3360 in Concan. Hunting ok. Generator powered well on property. Easy access. $109,000 PENDING Property 40: 17.6 acres w/Frio frontage! Close to Leakey.

Several building sites. Electricity nearby. $230,000 Property 46: Between Leakey & Camp Wood is 28+ ac. ready for hunting, camping and enjoying the views! Elec close. $98,000 REDUCED Property 51: 37.23 acres. w/Hwy. 41 frontage. Fairview Ranch. Water well & electricity. Addtl. acreage available. $137,751 Property 60: 125 ac. west of Leakey on Hwy 337. Electricity on 2 sides. Frontage on highway and County Rd. $4,250 per acre Property 61: 20 acres. w/Hwy. 41 frontage in far NW Real County. Fairview Ranch. Neat little hunting place! Elec. avail. $70,000 Property 86: 26.69 acs. west of Leakey 6 miles. County Road frontage. Elec available. VIEWS! Rough to rolling terrain. $4,000 per acre

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students. She has engaged in a number of scholarly pursuits. She served as a Teagle Assessment Scholar for six years, assisting faculty at RGC and other colleges and universities incorporate evidence-based assessment to strengthen the impact of liberal arts education.

Her other outside activities include serving as President of the Texas Council of Faculty Senates and membership in the International Writing Centers Association, the National Council of Teachers of English, and the Texas Council of Teachers of English and Language Arts.

Sally became an American citizen in 2012 in a ceremony held at the Institute of Texan Cultures in San Antonio. She and husband Mike have two children. Their son Robert is currently studying engineering at Texas A&M, and their daughter, Rosalind, is heading to the Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas in Austin in this fall.

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Wednesday, April 19, 2017

In Memory of Don Busby.

(6/4/1941 - 1/15/2017)

Sheriff Bruce Carr May 2, 1956 – April 8, 2017

Our lives are sadder now, Things will never be the same.

We didn’t want to lose you, The day the angels came.

The pain was more than you could handle, Your body had enough.

We understand why you had to go, But life without you will be rough.

We will never forget you, Or your sweet and kind way.

And we’ll miss you terribly, Each and every day.

So Rest In Peace, never more to roam.

You are with Jesus now...

And heaven is your home.

The family of Sheriff Bruce Carr would like to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all who helped with our pain and sorrow in the passing of a wonderful and loving husband, father, grandfather, and son-in-law. Thank you to relatives, friends and neighbors for their many acts of kindness, prayers, sympathy cards, phone calls, food, flowers, monetary gifts, and donations made in his memory. A special thank you to the Harris County, Lubbock County and Bexar County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guards and the Patriot Guard whose support was greatly appreciated. Thank you to Pastor Walter Prescher and Pastor Mike Brown for your kindness. Thank you to Texas Ranger Wayne Matthews, Dub Suttle and Doug Smith for the kind words. Thank you to the pallbearers, for all those who assisted in cemetery preparations, the Rio Frio Trio, the Leakey Masonic Lodge #622, and everyone who helped make his service beautiful; To Nelson’s Funeral Home for your assistance and professionalism. And, A special Thank you to the dispatchers and deputies who he loved so much. Although it is not possible to thank everyone individually, your friendship and kindness will always be appreciated. To those who knew Bruce, you were truly blessed because God did not just take an angel; he took an amazing, kind, and wonderful person who meant the world to us. He had a heart of gold and every night we thank God for letting us have him in our lives. Bruce, your smile will never fade in our hearts.

We miss you so much and will forever love you.

“To the world he was but one, but to us he was the world.”

HIS LOVING WIFE LANA AND CHILDREN: MICHELLE AND ASHLEY

Written by Patsy (Busby) Bihn

Bible Facts - Hosea the Picture of God’s Undying Love - Part I Hosea is the next prophet on our historical timetable. He prophesied “in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and 722 BC 10 Northern Tribes “Israel” Assyrian Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and in the days Captivity 4 BC 1043 BC 1004 BC 971 BC 931 BC of Jeroboam (II) the son of Joash, king of 586 BC Return from Captivity 2 Southern Tribes 597 BC “Judah” w/ Benjamin 536 458 444 BC Divided King King King Jesus Israel.” (Hosea 1:1). We’ll date this book 606 BC Ezra Nehemiah Kingdom Saul David Solomon born Babylonian about 750 BC - 725 BC. This will bring us Zerubbabel Captivity to that time period just before the 10 northZechariah (520) Nahum (650-612) Amos (760-750) Obadiah (845?)

Haggai (520) Zephaniah (635-625) ern tribes (Israel) were carried away into Hosea (750-725) Joel (830?)

Esther (483?)

Jeremiah (626-586) Isaiah (740-690) Jonah (780) Ezra (458) Assyrian captivity (722/721 BC). Hosea Habakkuk (610-606) Micah (735-700) Nehemiah (444) Daniel (605-534) Malachi (445-432) was probably the last prophet that God Ezekiel (592-570) sent to Israel. It appears that Hosea lived in Israel as he prophesied to them. He refers to the king there in Samaria as “our king” dren of harlotry” after they were married. This parallels what in Hosea 7:5. His ministry was aimed at getting Israel to repent; a happened with God and His wife Israel. Sixteen times Hosea failed mission! uses the terms “whoredom” or “harlotry” to describe Israel’s sin Verse 2, of chapter 1 says, “When the Lord began to speak before God.

by Hosea, the Lord said to Hosea: “Go, take yourself a wife of The first child was named Jezreel because God says, harlotry and children of harlotry, for the land has committed great “For in a little while I will avenge the bloodshed of Jezreel on harlotry by departing from the Lord.” Since God can see the end the house of Jehu, and bring an end to the kingdom of the house from the beginning, He is probably using a figure of speech here of Israel. It shall come to pass in that day that I will break the called “prolepsis” - calling something that hasn’t happened yet as bow of Israel in the Valley of Jezreel.” (Hosea 1:4-5). “And she though it already has. {It happens often with God. For example, conceived again and bore a daughter. Then God said to him: Joshua 6:2-4 says, “And the Lord said to Joshua: “See! I have “Call her name Lo-Ruhamah, {Lo-Ruhamah means “not pitied” given Jericho into your hand, its king, and the mighty men of - CG} for I will no longer have mercy on the house of Israel, but valor. You shall march around the city, all you men of war; you I will utterly take them away. Yet I will have mercy on the house shall go all around the city once. This you shall do six days…But of Judah, will save them by the Lord their God, and will not the seventh day you shall march around the city seven times…” save them by bow, nor by sword or battle, by horses or horseDid you notice that? Verse 2 “See! I HAVE GIVEN JERICHO men.” (Hosea 1:6-7). “Now when she had weaned Lo-Ruhamah, INTO YOUR HAND… but they still had seven days to go before she conceived and bore a son. Then God said: “Call his name the walls fell! - CG.} I believe Hosea married Gomer while she Lo-Ammi, {Lo-Ammi means “not My people” - CG} for you was a virgin of Israel but she became a “wife of harlotry” with are not My people, and I will not be your God.” (Hosea 1:8-9). “chil-

Time of the Writing Prophets

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Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00pm Preacher: Charlie Gant 830.232.4230 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

Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church 401 N Hwy 377 P O Box 877 Rocksprings, TX 78880 830.683.2165 Mass: 9:00am Sunday

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

Reál County Church 121 Oak Hill Ste. 4 Leakey, Texas Sunday School: 10:00am Worship: 11:00am

Living Waters Church Hwy 1050 Utopia, TX 830.966.2426 Sunday School: 9:30 am Worship: 10:30 am

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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

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

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.

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Concan Baptist Mission Hwy 83 Concan, TX Worship: 9:30am Sunday School: 10:30am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wednesday Bible Study: 6:00pm Pastor Willis Adair Cowboy Church in the Nueces River Canyon HWY 55 N @ Angel Wings Cafe’ PO Box 158 Barksdale, TX 78828 (830) 234-3180 or 2345170

Some have read this far and concluded that the nation of Israel, the 10 tribes, was never returned from captivity and thus became the “10 lost tribes of Israel”. But that just isn’t so! Look at the CONTEXT of verses 10 and 11: “Yet the number of the children of Israel shall be as the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured or numbered. And it shall come to pass in the place where it was said to them, ‘You are not My people,’ There it shall be said to them, ‘You are sons of the living God.’ Then the children of Judah and the children of Israel shall be gathered together, and appoint for themselves one head; and they shall come up out of the land, for great will be the day of Jezreel!”

Next time we’ll look at Gomer’s harlotry and God’s (Hosea’s) faithfulness. What an amazing story. Thanks for your kind attention. Please read ahead in Hosea.

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Wednesday, April 19, 2017

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TEXAS PANHANDLE TORNADOES—Multiple Tornadoes Descend On Texas Panhandle. A long-lived supercell thunderstorm in the Texas panhandle Friday evening spawned multiple tornadoes, including one that was a mile wide and caused EF3 damage just outside the town of Dimmitt. The persistent supercell thunderstorm developed just after 4 p.m.

CDT on Friday afternoon near the Texas and New Mexico border.

It then continued pushing east through the Texas panhandle for about nine hours across portions of Parmer, Castro, Swisher, Hale and Floyd counties.

The storm first brought large hail as it sluggishly moved eastward.

Hail larger than a baseball was reported near Bovina and Friona, Texas, shattering windshields of at least two cars, including one police car. By 6 p.m, the supercell thunderstorm began to produce tornadoes as it entered Castro County, Texas. The most significant tornado was on the ground for about 20 minutes in Castro County west of Dimmitt and had a damage path up to 1.1 miles wide, the National Weather Service (NWS) said. An EF3 rating was given to the tornado based on the fact that a metal building was completely destroyed and displaced hundreds of feet northwest of its original location.

Winds were estimated as high as 140 mph in the area that saw the worst damage.

AMERICA DIVIDED?—Trump Supporters, Counter-Protesters Clash in Berkeley, California…AGAIN! Wild street brawls between supporters of President Donald Trump and anti-fascist activists led to 11 injuries and 20 arrests in Berkeley, California, police said. The clashes occurred amid a “Patriots Day” rally Saturday and a counter-protest organized by Antifa, the anti-fascist group, NBC Bay area reported. The events were unrelated to 150 marches planned across the country on Saturday that called on Trump to release his tax returns. At one point, a crowd of black-clad demonstrators could

By Elaine Padgett Carnegie

ons, including a stun gun, mace, knives, bear spray, an ax handle, pepper spray and a can filled with concrete. The clashes occurred a little more than a month after a similarly violent “March 4 Trump” rally, the station reported.

NORTH KOREA—North Korea nuclear: US ‘working with China’ on response.

The US and China are working on a “range of options” on North Korea, the US top security adviser has said, as tensions mount over the country’s nuclear and missile programs. Lt Gen HR McMaster told ABC News there was consensus with China that this was a situation that “could not continue”. The comments come after a failed missile test launch

by North Korea and a massive military parade. President Trump had earlier said China was “working with us” on the issue. Beijing, Pyongyang’s biggest ally, has come under pressure from Washington to exert more pressure on its neighbor.

Sunday’s comments appear to be the first confirmation that both countries are working together on how to deal with the North Korean issue. Gen McMaster, who was in the Afghan capital, Kabul, said the latest launch “fits a pattern of provocative and destabilizing and threatening behavior”. “The president has made clear that

some 200 that had gathered for a party on Easter night. According to Melbourne Police Commander Heath Sanders, two black males drove into the park area, off Monroe Street, after 7 p.m. beyond the basketball courts and started firing shots. “There were like 20 to 30 shots; it sounded like a bunch of firecrackers,” said witness Tiana Tucker, who was just visiting from south Florida.

All three victims were taken to Holmes Regional Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.

FACEBOOK LIVE MURDER— Cleveland, Ohio, police are searching for a man who they say killed an elderly man and broadcast it on Facebook Live. The incident happened at about 2 p.m., police said. The suspect, identified by police as Steve Stephens, is described as 6-foot-1, 244 pounds and bald with a full beard. He is wearing a dark blue and gray- or black-striped polo shirt and believed to be driving a white Ford Fusion, according to police. In the video, which has since been removed from Facebook, the elderly victim, later identified by police as Robert Godwin Sr., 74, can be seen raising his hands in an apparent attempt to ward off his attacker before he is shot once in the head. Police initially said the victim’s last name was spelled Goodwin. Stephens claims to have committed multiple homicides, according to police. No additional victims have been found, though officers are searching multiple locations, police said. In a press conference this evening, police urged Stephens to turn himself in.

DEBT FREE COLLEGE—Will New York’s first-in-the-nation free tuition program for middle-class college students spread to other states? That’s the hope of proponents such as Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton, who made debtfree college a key talking point in their Democratic presidential campaigns. And that’s the prediction of its main cham-

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GRANNY’S KITCHEN BACK TO BASICS... SEASONAL SPRING FARE…CRAWFISH Sometimes we enjoy things that are specific to the season of the year. This is especially true for crawfish! They are known by many names over the lower 48 including crawdad, crawfish, ecrevisse, crayfish, crawdaddy, rock lobster, sea crawfish. spiny lobster, langouste, and many more. This time of year, the “mudbugs” are in season, plentiful and less expensive, fresh and live than the frozen ones we have to settle for the rest of the year. This week we are going to learn how to successfully purge and boil live crawfish and then some tasty ways to deal with the leftovers and some secrets to preserve the special flavors! Also, remember that anything you do with crawfish, you can substitute shrimp, and it works equally as well.

CLEANED AND PURGED CRAWFISH

Crawfish excrete waste through their gills, and this takes time. A short rinse is great for cleaning existing waste from the outside, but just the salt purge will not allow them to completely purge themselves. It is recommended that you submerge the (usually) burlap or cloth type sack, or box in fresh water multiple times until used water is clear. At this point, dump the crawfish in a clean tub and salt it. Stir and turn the crawfish until they are all coated and then fill with fresh water until they are submerged. The entire process will take varying amounts of time depending on size, quality, and initial environment of the crawfish themselves, but usually it will take several hours for the initial fresh water submergence(s) to be clear, as the crawfish circulate the fresh water through their gills. The salt-water purge should take only an hour or so. The fresh water being circulated through the crawfish cause them to purge the waste and then the salt pulls any impurity that might remain, so your crawfish is clean and the best tasting crawfish ever!

ALL IMPORTANT SEASONING-HOMEMADE “BOIL” MIX

Adjust to taste. Everyone likes a little more heat or a little less… more of this or that, but this will get you pointed in the right direction! You can purchase spice bags almost anywhere and they are reusable. Walmart has sets of 10 for $8.99.

1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns 1 tablespoon whole coriander seeds 2 tablespoons whole cloves 1 1/2 tablespoons whole allspice 5 gallons water 1 pound kosher salt 4 tablespoons cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons garlic powder 2 tablespoons paprika 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon dried thyme 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon dry mustard 1 tablespoon dried dill weed 6 bay leaves, crumbled 2 heads garlic, unpeeled, but separated.

Coarsely grind the peppercorns, coriander, clove, and allspice. Transfer all ingredients to a spice bag and submerge in your boiling water. Allow to boil a few minutes before adding vegetables and crawfish. This recipe is good for ten pounds. If you will be boiling more, make extra bags to toss in every so often.

THE BOIL

You must have live crawfish. If the crawfish are more of an appetizer, you need 1-3lbs per person.

If they’re a main course you want 3-7 pounds per person. They’re called mudbugs for a reason: they live in the dirt. If you don’t clean them thoroughly, you risk a mouth full of grass, bait, or trash, and after you see how much filth comes off them, you will want these things to be as close to Godliness as possible. (See how to purge above) You need the right equipment. 2:1 quart to pound ratio, that means a 60qt pot will cook 30lbs of crawfish. You will also need a gas burner, an extremely large ice chest for steaming them after the boil. It’s not a boil without some boil. See the recipe above or choose ready-made boil from the store. You must add veggies. Add potatoes first, followed by whatever else you want. Popular choices are corn on the cob, mushrooms, pearl onions, garlic, and artichokes, lemons add to the taste but you can use limes also. Directions:

By Elaine Padgett Carnegie

Fill your pot about halfway. You want just enough water to cover the crawfish, but not too much, or it will take too long to bring them back to a boil. Add roughly one bag of “boil”. Light your burner and wait for your water to begin boiling. Now is a good time for a beer. After the water comes to a rapid boil, add your potatoes and cook for 15mins or until fork-tender. During the last 5mins, you can add corn and any other vegetables you may want.

The options are endless.

Then remove and set aside to keep warm. Add crawfish to the rapidly boiling water, cover with lid, and wait for them to return to a boil. (Beer) Boiling times may vary depending on the time of the year and the thickness of the shell, but once they come back to a boil, let them boil for no longer than 2-5 mins. (This is where many people mess up. You can overcook a crawfish very easily, and then peeling gets tough.) Adding a stick or two of butter to your water after the veggies also helps with the peeling. While you’re waiting on them to finish boiling, take an ice chest and sprinkle a light layer of boil on the bottom. Once the crawfish have reached your desired cooking time (less is better), dump layers of crawfish into the ice chest, sprinkling each layer evenly with your chosen boil seasoning. Once you’ve covered the last layer, you and a buddy need to shake the ice chest to thoroughly mix the seasoning. Let them steam for 15mins with the lid on the ice chest. Gather your platters and serve the crawfish after at least 15mins of steaming. The more time in the box, the spicier they will be. Enjoy Louisiana’s finest delicacy!

LEFTOVERS… Crawfish Étouffée Recipe

Separate heads from tails and freeze shell on until you are ready to use. Thaw, peel and marinate tails overnight in about 2 1⁄2 cups V-8 juice, 2 bay leaves and a couple tablespoons of chopped parsley, salt lightly. Before you begin: Clean and chop all of your vegetables, Prepare the flour and water mixture.

1-pound butter 2 T olive oil 4 cups chopped onions 2 cup chopped celery 2 heaping Tbsps. minced garlic Mushrooms to taste 1 1⁄2 cup chopped bell peppers (Mix green and red) 4 pounds or more peeled crawfish tails (shrimp) 4 bay leaves (all together) Prepared flour and water thinned paste about 1⁄4-1⁄2 cup Salt and black pepper to taste 1-teaspoon red pepper flakes 1⁄2 cup chopped parsley 1-1 1⁄2 cup chopped green onions Leave the marinated tails in the fridge until ready to use. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it begins to turn a light golden color… be careful not to burn it, add the oil; onions, garlic, celery, mushrooms and bell peppers and sauté until soft and golden, 10 to 15 minutes. Your mixture should be a light tan color. Add the crawfish mixture and the last two bay leaves. Reduce the heat to medium. Add salt and black pepper. Stirring occasionally, cook until the crawfish begin throwing off a little liquid, (if raw) 15 -20 minutes; if precooked about 10 minutes.

Have additional liquid at hand, water, or V-8; slowly drizzle the flour mixture into the pot stirring constantly as mixture thickens. Adjust thickness to your liking with the extra liquid; this should be finished in about 5 minutes. Add the pepper flakes, parsley, and green onions, stir well into the mixture to coat everything and blend the flavors and simmer on low heat for about 5-10 minutes. This is one of those dishes that is even better the second day. Serve over rice. Serves 8-10

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WHAT DOES ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) MEAN FOR US? Artificial Intelligence or AI as it is popularly called has been the subject of popular science fiction for decades, but no more! AI is very real today. Computers that can learn, repair themselves and learn from their mistakes…wow! What does that mean for the work force of the world?

Well, how will “robots” and machine learning affect employment and public policy?

Beyond Automation/The Great Decoupling: An Interview with Erik Brynjolfsson and Andrew McAfee by Harvard Business Review (HBR) caught my eye and my imagination. I would like to share some of their thoughts with you as well as some research I recovered after reading this.

Machines, it seems, can do almost anything human beings can.

Now cars are even starting to drive themselves. What does that mean for business and employment? Will any jobs be left for people? Will machines take over not just low-skilled tasks but high-skilled ones too? If a man and a machine work side by side, which one will make the decisions? These are some of the questions facing companies, industries, and economies as digital technologies transform business. Technological progress makes the world better but also brings new challenges, say Erik Brynjolfsson and Andrew McAfee, faculty members at the MIT Sloan School of Management, who have studied the impact of technology on economies for years. Their most recent book, The Second Machine Age: Work, Progress, and Prosperity in a Time of Brilliant Technologies, took an upbeat view of the high-tech future. But since its 2014 publication, the two academics have been grappling with a problem whose dimension’s surprise even them: why digital innovations are contributing to the stagnation in average incomes in the United States and to the disappearance of so many middlelevel jobs.

Brynjolfsson and McAfee explain that while digital technologies will help economies grow faster, not everyone will benefit equally—as the latest data already shows. Compared with the Industrial Revolution, digital technologies are more likely to create winner-take-all markets. Brynjolfsson and McAfee also believe that despite the heady pace of technological development, business dynamism has dipped, and they worry that the policy response has been inadequate. They conclude that though no one knows what the future holds, the time to start tackling the economic downside of new technologies is now.

McAfee says, “Let’s be clear about one thing: Digital technologies are doing for human brainpower what the steam engine and related technologies did for human muscle power during the Industrial Revolution. They’re allowing us to overcome many limitations rapidly and to open up new frontiers with unprecedented speed.

It’s a very big deal. But how exactly it will play out is uncertain.

Just as it took decades to improve the steam engine to the point that it could fuel the Industrial Revolution, it’s taking time to refine digital technologies. Computers and robots will keep evolving and will learn to do new things at an amazing pace. That’s why we’re at an inflection point today, at the dawn of what we call the Second Machine Age. This era will be better for the simple reason

that, thanks to digital technologies, we’ll be able to produce more: more health care, more education, more entertainment, and more of all the other material goods and services we value. And we’ll be able to extend this bounty to more and more people around the world while treading lightly on the planet’s resources. Technologies have decreased the demand for low-skilled information workers but have increased it for highly skilled ones.”

While Brynjolfsson thinks that digitization has brought with it some thorny challenges. Throughout history, positive economic developments have often had unpleasant side effects. For instance, the first Industrial Revolution created vast wealth but also brought us pollution and disease and the exploitation of child labor.

Digitization is creating new types of economic disruption. In part, this reflects the fact that as computers get more powerful, companies have less need for some kinds of workers.

Even as it races ahead, technological progress may leave some people—perhaps even a lot—behind. For other people, however, the outlook is bright. There’s never been a better time to be a worker with special technological skills or education. Those people can create and capture value. However, it’s not a great time to have only ordinary skills. Computers and robots are learning many basic skills at an extraordinary pace.

McAfee pipes in that there’s no economic law ensuring that as technological progress makes the pie bigger, it benefits everyone equally. Digital technologies can replicate valuable ideas, processes, and innovations at very low cost. This creates abundance for society and wealth for innovators, but it diminishes the demand for some kinds of labor.

HBR asks, “According to the data, productivity is rising, but many Americans’ incomes are stagnant or even falling. What do you make of that?”

Brynjolfsson: When we studied the U.S. data on all those metrics, we turned up an intriguing story: For more than three decades after World War II, Job growth and wage growth, kept pace with gains in output and productivity. American workers not only created more wealth but also captured a proportional share of the gains. In the 1980s, however, the growth in median income began to sputter. In the past 15 years, it’s turned negative; once you adjust for inflation, an American household at the 50th percentile of income distribution earns less today than it did in 1998, even after accounting for changes in household size. Job growth in the private sector has also slowed—and not just because of the 2008 recession. Job gains were anemic throughout the 2000s, even when the economy was expanding. This phenomenon is what we call the Great Decoupling. The two halves of the cycle of prosperity are no longer married: Economic abundance, as exemplified by GDP and productivity, has remained on an upward trajectory, but the income and job prospects for typical workers have faltered...

As AI capture more and more jobs, including those of surgeons, lawyers, factory workers, chefs, farmers and too many more to name. The question remains… what happens to the people when there are no jobs?

Governor Abbott Announces Alliance to Support Military Members & Their Families Governor Greg Abbott announced the Texas Transition Alliance aimed at expanding employment and training opportunities for military service members and their families. The new program is a partnership among Operation Welcome Home, the Governor’s Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative in which he charged the Texas Workforce Commission, Texas Education Agency and the Higher Education Coordinating Board to identify gaps in employment and education services – including those for veterans, and a number of veteran- and employment-specific organizations. The program is designed to assist veterans and their families in the transition from active duty to civilian life.

“This new program will provide the services and resources our veterans and their families deserve to complete a successful transition to civilian life,” said Governor Abbott. “In order for Texas to compete in a 21st century economy, it is imperative we make investments in our workforce, and I can think of no better investment than our military service members. I thank the Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative for their work in developing this important program and look forward to building on its success in the coming years.”

Led by the Texas Workforce Commissioner Ruth R. Hughs, partners from state, local, and military entities met in Killeen, TX on Tuesday, April 11th, to review and enhance opportunities for military members who have expressed their intent to reside in Texas upon separation. The partners will coordinate to help streamline services to meet the needs of service members as they transition out of Texas military installations.

Today’s announcement highlights the State of Texas’ commitment

to partner with U.S. Military Installations in Texas to improve the state’s ability to offer employment, education, and outreach services on location during a service member’s 180-day transition period. The Alliance will develop and support events for military members transitioning from service to connect them with education and employment resources in Texas communities at the earliest stage of departure from service.

“The Texas Transition Alliance will work with partners and Texas employers to ensure they are provided with the skilled workforce needed to fill high-demand occupations,” said TWC Commissioner Representing Employers Ruth R. Hughs. “We know that veterans are hardworking and motivated team members that will bolster any employer’s business, and we want to inform them of the many opportunities available to them so they can have a successful transition into civilian life.”

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WANTED 1956 or older car or pickup (prefer pickup) in running condition. Call: 830-739-3937

SERVICES Handyman Services Flooring, Painting, Carpentry, small remodeling, - Sabinal Area call 830-370-9952 Decor Unlimited and the Stained Glass Barn is located on the north east corner of South Pickford Street and West May Avenue in Sabinal.

For traditional stained glass art, custom orders, restorations, and repairs, contact owner/ operator Kathy Miskimen at 915-490-0788.

Handy Man, Carpenter, Frame, Paint, Roofing, Sheetrock. Hang Ceiling Fans, Light Fixtures, Toilets. 20 Years Experience. Please Call 830-928-2043 If you are looking for a pet sitter/Housesitter while you are out for the night or weekend? Or week? Then I will be there for you. Call 830-328-4983. Only available for weekends and holiday weeks

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Seven Bluff Cabins is currently hiring housekeepers for the 2017 summer season, starting May 15, 2017 through Labor Day. Please call (830) 232-5260, or pick up an employment application at 4251 County Road 348, Concan, TX.

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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.

HUNTING PROPERTY PENDING!!! 190 acres on the Nueces River with no restrictions! Dam on river provides great fishing and swimming!

Primary dwelling is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with a covered porch. Improvements also include a guest house and workshop. Two large springs on site feed the river. Indian mounds and pecan trees all along the river banks. Great rolling topography. $1,699,000.

NEW LISTING! 5-acre river front tract in Rancho Real. Great building site with beautiful river view. Go to sleep at night listening to the water running over the rapids. Only $119,000.

NEW LISTING! Great hunting tract with good building sites in Rancho Real. Outstanding views! Ideal for hunting, camping, or just relaxing. Short drive to black top. 16 acres for $66,000.

NEW LISTING!! 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.

NEW LISTING!! 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.

NEW LISTING!! Great hunting tract in Leakey Hills. 31 acres with easy access and favorable topography. Two ground blinds and feeders, RV, all for only $99,000.

COMMERCIAL Established Auto Parts Store located in the heart of Leakey. Well established, great business in a great location. $259,000 plus inventory!

PRICE REDUCED! OWNER FINANCING OPPORTUNITY! Looking for an established business in the Frio Canyon.

Now you can own the Leakey Beverage Barn. Best location in town right across the street from Stripes. This is a wellestablished money maker! $295,000.

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.

PENDING!!! FRIO PECAN FARM managed rental with 2b/2ba, covered porch, beautiful Pecan grove, wildlife, price reduced to $150,000. Close to Leakey and walking distance to the river! OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE! LAND Rivertree Subdivision. Beautiful residential lot covered with giant oak trees. Close to community club house and river park. This is probably the prettiest lot in the development. Come look at it and you’ll see what I mean. $95,000 Flatrock Subdivision. This is a 3.11-acre river front tract with over 200 feet of frontage along the east bank of the Cypress lined Frio River. This property is improved with a 2 bedroom one bath manufactured home. $225,000 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.

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.

BEAUTIFUL RIVER FRONT TRACT, this five acre building site on the Frio River can be yours today! Huge cypress trees line this blue water hole that is teeming with fish. Fronts on Highway 83 and the Frio River, private, yet close to town. Good restrictions, beautiful building site overlooking the river. It just doesn’t get any better than this!!! Price Reduced to $299,900 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 $99,500 RESIDENTIAL NEW LISTING!! Two bedroom one bath cabin situated on a 3-acre lot in Saddle Mountain Estates. Underground utilities provide for a beautiful unobstructed view of the countryside. $112,500.

Beautiful one bedroom one bath cabin in Reagan Wells. Great rock patio and huge wood deck. Mature live oaks, over 100 acres of common area for property owners in this development. This can be your private get away in the woods. $139,000.

Like new home in the heart of Leakey. Three bedroom two baths with approximately 1640 sf of centrally heated and cooled area. Walking distance to the banks, restaurants, grocery store, and the court house. All this for just $220,000.

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. $575,000.

Like new three bedrooms 2 bath home on 5 acres with river access. Close to town in Frio River Ranch. $245,000.

Beautiful four bedrooms, 2 1⁄2 bath home with over 2500 square feet of living area, located in close proximity to the river in Reagan Wells. Did I mention that it had a three car garage and a detached guest house. Huge covered and open deck area. Access to a mile of river and over 100 acres of wooded trails and pasture land. This one is priced right at $429,000.

RIVERTREE! Two story log home nestled beneath huge Pecan trees. Walking distance to the river, 3 bedrooms, 3 bath, vaulted ceiling and wrap around porch. $329,900.

Dub Suttle GRI - Broker Kathy Suttle GRI, - Associate Broker Fred McNiel GRI, - Associate Sterlin Boyce - Associate Doug Smith - 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

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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

Utopia Golf Rates Per Person Rate (all prices are before tax) 9 Holes/ 18 Holes Weekday $12 / $17 Weekday Seniors/Juniors $10/ $15 Weekend $15/ $20 Cart Rental $10/ $10

Driving Range: Bucket of balls $5. Utopia Golf memberships are also available.

For more information, contact us at 830-966-5577.

Directions to Utopia Golf Course

Utopia Golf is located in the Sabinal Canyon near the town of Utopia, Texas, in Uvalde County. The front gate is located on Hwy. 187, one mile south of Utopia. Two popular state parks - Garner State Park and Lost Maples State Park - are less than a 16 mile drive away. We are 30 miles from Bandera, 18 miles from Sabinal, 22 miles from Concan or Leakey, and 42 miles from Uvalde. Come visit us!

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serving Frio and Sabinal Canyon areas

BBQ, Specialty Meats, Prepared Foods, Fresh Produce, Beer/Wine, Picnic, Gifts, Fuel, Deer Corn/Feed, Hunting/Fishing License, Cold Storage

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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

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Tuesday April 25, 2017 American Legion Hall - Mountain St. & 4th, Leakey, Texas

TRITRI-CANYON CANYONBRANCH BRANCH

410 S. HWY. 83 LEAKEY, TEXAS 830.232.4553

WE TREAT OUR CUSTOMERS LIKE NEIGHBORS BECAUSE THEY ARE

Information on: Choice Program, Enrollment, Eligibility, Veteran Homes, VA Burial programs

Hosted by American Legion Miles-James Post 489 For more information call J.D. Martinez 830-900-8884

CHICKEN EARL’S IS OPEN!!

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

TUESDAY AND FRIDAY OPEN FROM 11 a.m. until sold out!!

HWY 83 SOUTH, LEAKEY TEXAS