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April 1, 2015

INSIDE MORE ON MILITARY TRAINING

by Julie Becker

BE THERE!!

Shortterm water, long-term consequences for Hill Country

Following the release of operational information from the Department of Defense on proposed military training dubbed “Jade Helm 15,” news outlets as far reaching as the Washington Post have opted to calm fears.

Though most are suspicious of these activities, I reserve judgement until:

Commissioners Court meeting at 9:00 a.m. on April 13

The map published last week indicated the State of Texas as “hostile.”

The map indicated a JOAX (Joint Operation Access Exercise): This is

where the 82nd Airborne Division will parachute into “hostile territory.” An exercise identical to this phase of Jade Helm was recently conducted in North Carolina and CRF (Crisis Response Force).

Hopefully representative will give further information at Commissioner’s Court.

Nueces Canyon District One Act Play Competition Carnes, & Louis Webb

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WHEN GOLIAD FELL ............................ Page 7

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And This Year’s Winner Is ............................ Page 7

OAP Cast Portrait: L to R: Caitlin Boatright, Gabriella Irwin, Tyanna Schexnider, Jacob Harmon, Bethany Fisher, Cristian Franco, Joana Valenzuela, Caleb Baker, Josh Rodriguez, Cameron Morgan, Emily Carnes, Micah Vernor, Jordan Phillips, Destiny Tinsley, Nicole DeLaRosa

Rio Frio to Capture Spotlight on KKYX Historic points of interest in Rio Frio will be featured on a live radio broadcast over KKYX Talk About Texas on Saturday April 11th, beginning at 9:00 a.m. The show will originate from the newly restored W.B. Patterson home owned by Carol Hoff. Roy Holley, host of this weekly program, will visit with Mrs. Hoff, Willis Springfield, Judy Newman, Ted Sanderlin, Raymond

By Directors, Kathy Hicks, Shelly

On Friday, March 27, 2015 the Nueces Canyon High School One Act Play traveled to Carrizo Springs to compete in the District 31 Conference A OAP Meet. They performed scenes from Mrs. Packard

by Emily Mann. At the end of the day the results were announced and awards were given out. Mrs. Packard placed 4th and is therefore the Alternate play to advance to Bi-District. The following awards were given: Emily Carnes earned Honorable Mention All Star Cast with her role as Mrs. Elizabeth Packard, Jacob Harmon earned Honorable Mention All Star Cast with his roles as Mr. Haslet/Mr. Blackman/Dr. Knott/Mr. LaBrie, Destiny Tinsley earned Honorary Crew Member with her job well done with the lights, and Gabriella Irwin earned All Star Cast with her role as Mrs. Bonner. The directors, Kathy Hicks, Shelli Carnes and Louis Webb were quoted as saying, “Our students did an excellent job from beginning to end. We have never been more proud of their performance and execution of everything we have taught them.”

MADRONE IN BLOOM

by William Sames IV

Whitley, and Charles Carlson.

Historic landmarks will include the Lombardy Ditch, the Big Tree, the Patterson home and particularly the old church which was recently purchased by the Rio Frio Cemetery Association. Uvalde County Judge Bill Mitchell who made arrangements for the program will also participate.

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Academy of Western Artists The Spirit of ‘45 Presents

Pictured ltor: Uvalde County Judge Bill Mitchell, Willis Springfield and Roy Holley, also pictured are Raymond Whitley and his wife Anita.

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

Today’s Weather

High: 75° Low: 63°

Art Baker was born in 1923, in Anson, Texas, to Bill and Mary Hicks Baker. He was raised at Spur, Texas, but graduated at Anson. He first worked for the Federal Aviation Administration at Fort Worth. Then, he went to work for the Seattle Tacoma Ship Building Corporation. When it sold to Todd Pacific Shipyards, Inc., he went back to Anson, then joined the Army Aviation Air Corp as a pilot trainee.

He was sent to Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama, spent 9 weeks there. Next up was Decateur, Alabama, for primary flying; then on to Greenwood, Mississippi, for basic flying; followed

by Columbus, Mississippi, for advanced flying. It was there he made pilot, and because he made the highest score of anyone, he got a check ride to Major. Next was Florence, South Carolina, for 6 months, learning to fly twin engine A 20’s and B 25 attack bombers. He was sent to the South Pacific in March, 1944, as a copilot on a B 25. He was stationed at Nadzab, Papua, New Guinea, and while General Jerald V. Crabb, flew 30 missions in 20 days. A new squadron was formed, of which he was a part, and next up was Owi Island, in Dutch New Guinea; followed by Angor Island in the Palau group of islands in the Philippines. With headquarters in Leyte, Philippines, he flew weather missions. In all, he flew 67 missions over the South Pacific. This was very critical, since so many lives had

The Texas Madrone tree (Arbutus xalapensis) started blooming last week in Real County and is expected to be in bloom through this week. This native but uncommon tree is known for its thin pealing bark. The tree produces red berries in the fall which contain numerous seeds. Photo: William Sames IV

by Billie Franklin

been lost due to weather conditions. In March 1945, he came home.

His next assignment was with ferry command, based at Memphis, Tennessee, flying planes wherever they were needed by the Air Force. He flew A 26’s from Tulsa to California. He went to Greenwood, Mississippi, for instructor instrument school when the war was over. Next up, he got a job with the Texas Highway Department, was there 3 months.

He went to school at Texas A & M and got a B S in Agriculture. He taught school for a year, did not like it much. So, he got a job managing a Registered Angus herd and held that job for 3 years. He went into farm and ranch management in Maypearl, Texas.

In 1965, he bought 1/2 interest in a cattle feed lot in Hereford, Texas, and was there 12 years. On the side, he bought and sold cattle. He next had a feed lot in Muleshoe, Texas. In 1973, there was a price freeze on cattle, and he went broke. In 1976, he moved to Yuma, Colorado, and managed a feed lot there. He bought and ran a feed lot in Akron, Colorado, from which he retired in 1992.

In 1994, he and his wife moved to Fort Clark Springs, Brackettville. There he began another chapter in his career, buying and renting moblie homes on Fort Clark Springs. He was married twice, the first resulting in divorce after 30 years. He married again

and lost his wife 10 years ago. He has a daughter, an adopted son, and 5 grandchildren

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Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Congressman Smith Subpoenas EPA, Announces Regulation Roundtable with Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) announced he is subpoenaing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). As chairman of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Smith has led recent efforts to increase transparency and accountability at the EPA, fight costly new EPA ozone regs, and put a check on the agency’s plans for sweeping new water rules. Smith also today announced a public event with special guest Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, “Reining in the EPA: A Regulation Roundtable.”

The event will be held at the Cailloux Theater on Wednesday, April 8th, from 7 to 8:30 pm.

Smith issued today’s subpoena after the agency refused to hand over information related to almost 6,000 deleted text messages linked

to the agency’s top official, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy. This is not the first time the agency has come under fire for lack of openness: in 2012, former EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson was caught using a fake email address alias, and Smith has previously subpoenaed the agency for failure to turn over information related to costly ozone regulations. On March 2, 2015, a federal court issued an opinion raising concerns about the agency’s process for responding to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and calling the EPA’s handling of a 2012 FOIA request “suspicious.”

And the Center for Effective Government gave the EPA a grade of “D” in its most recent report for poor performance in giving access to information.

Congressman Smith: “As chairman of the House Science, Space, and Technology

Committee, I will continue to do everything in my power to ensure that agencies like the EPA are operating in the most efficient, effective, and accountable manner possible.

We all want clean air and clean water. Yet the EPA has avoided transparency at every turn, while attempting to impose costly regulations on Americans. The EPA’s pattern of withholding, concealing and possibly destroying records must come to an end. The American people deserve an open and honest government.

“That is why I am subpoenaing the EPA, and that is why I am hosting the Regulation Roundtable in Kerrville on April 8th. I invite Texans to join me at this event to share their stories and hear how we are working at the local, state, and federal level to rein in the EPA’s overreach. We need policies that serve the taxpayer, not an extreme political

agenda.”

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller: “I applaud Chairman Smith for calling this regulation roundtable. As Texans, we must stand together to stop EPA from enacting rules to unnecessarily regulate certain waters on our farms and ranches. This overreach will result in a total erosion of state and individual property rights.

It will cripple our economy and damage the free enterprise system. Plus, it will burden our farmers, ranchers and private landowners with undue hardship. Texans understand that clean water is important.

Farmers and ranchers are the original conservationists and best stewards of the land.

That’s how they earn their livelihood, and they know how to protect the land far better than some bureaucrats in Washington. I look forward to hearing from Texans in the

Hill Country on how we can build a coalition to protect our freedoms.”

WHO: Congressman Lamar Smith (R-Texas), Chairman of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Special guest Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller WHAT: Reining in the EPA: A Regulation Roundtable WHEN: Wednesday, April 8th, 7-8:30 PM CT WHERE: Cailloux Theater 910 Main Street Kerrville, TX 78028 Earlier this month, the House approved Smith’s Secret Science Reform Act to increase transparency and accountability at the EPA. Smith’s legislation would require the EPA to base all regulations on scientific data that is open to the public – something the agency has refused to do up to this point.

A 2013 poll from the Institute of Energy Research found

that 90 percent of Americans agree that studies and data used to make federal government decisions should be public.

Last year, Smith exposed extensive maps of U.S. waters and wetlands that the EPA commissioned – and tried to keep hidden – while working to update its controversial Waters of the U.S. Rule.

Additionally, tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., the Science Committee’s Subcommittees on Oversight and Environment will hold a hearing titled, Destruction of Records at EPA - When Records Must Be Kept.

The hearing will clarify when the Federal Records Act applies to certain information and how it has been implemented at the EPA. Those wishing to attend the Regulation Roundtable are encouraged to RSVP through Smith’s website.

Abbott Directs DFPS To Implement New Child Safety Measures Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter to Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Commissioner John Specia directing the agency to implement comprehensive reforms to the state’s foster care and child protective services following the death of three children under DFPS supervision in the first three months of 2015.

“Abuse or neglect of our most vulnerable Texans – our children – is intolerable and it is especially unacceptable when it happens to a child under the care umbrella of the State of Texas,” writes Governor Abbott in the letter. “Texas urgently needs comprehensive reforms to the state’s struggling foster care and child protection systems to ensure we put children in safe environments, provide them with a sense of permanency, and learn from the tragedies of the past.”

Governor Abbott noted his proposal to add an additional $40 million in funding for children and families at risk and foster children, and outlined a series of specific measures he directed DFPS to implement to better care for children in Texas’ protective care or foster care system: • Require CPS regional management to enforce policies regarding face-to-face visits with children and caregivers in both foster care and safety placements.

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stakeholders with information to support child safety in and recertification process for foster care contractors to a variety of ways including: firearm safety, safety around ensure the safety and well-being of foster children is in water, vehicle safety and safe sleep practices. the hands of truly quality providers.

Develop and implement a Parent-Child Safety • Establish and implement caseworker protocols to educate Placements (PCSP) caregiver/home screening tool to foster children about how to anonymously report abuse thoroughly assess the appropriateness and ability of each and neglect. potential PCSP caregiver.

Develop and implement a policy to prohibit closing a PCSP investigation without wrap-around Shawn Streib Gray, Broker or follow-up services in place.

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Spacious main home, 5 rental units, 600’ Frio River frontage! $779,000 PENDING $89,000 policies and practices.

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Short-term water, long-term consequences for Hill Country The Vista Ridge water project in San Antonio threatens to follow a dangerous precedent: draining water from one region to another in a way that will only increase exurban sprawl in the Hill Country. If this solution seems familiar it should: It’s the California model that has led to that state having one year of water left.

The Vista Ridge pipeline is a multibillion-dollar project to pipe 50,000 acre feet of water a year, 142 miles across five counties. That is hugely expensive infrastructure, especially considering there is no assurance about how reliable this groundwater supply will be for the long haul. Aquifers are not unlimited resources.

This is just one of many proposals to pump and pipe water from the Carrizo Wilcox aquifer. It’s one thing to assess the impact of a single project over the next decade or so, but groundwater runs freely beneath several counties and several groundwater districts with differing management plans.

We don’t have the science needed to demonstrate the cumulative effect of developing this much water longterm. Unless we manage groundwater withdrawals in a way that takes no more than nature can replenish, we will deplete the resource. Then what?

San Antonio has managed to successfully grow at a steady pace and at the same time reduce water consumption with forward-thinking proven conservation strategies.

The San Antonio Water System openly states it won’t need this water for many years to come. So to help pay for the Vista Ridge pipeline, SAWS is looking for customers along the way, which is prompting eager developers to jump at the opportunity for short-term profits. One question is how will these new subdivisions continue to provide water for new residents when their contracts are up and San Antonio decides it needs the water?

Flash back 10 years — the Lower Colorado River Authority seemed invincible as it obliged developers with water lines west of Austin. In the end, that hotly debated infrastructure proved to be unsustainable. The Lower Colorado River Authority divested itself of the failing water systems, and water is now scarce for the new developments LCRA facilitated, which have actually increased groundwater pumping and pollution.

This is a cautionary tale.

Those of us who opposed the water lines 10 years ago argued that we needed to plan for growth rather

by Christy Muse

than fuel unmanageable growth. For the Hill Country Alliance and others who would like to see a more sustainable future, serious questions demand answers before any of these water lines take another step forward.

SAWS isn’t kidding when it says “game changing” water project. Texas is unique in that we don’t have basic rules about land use and land development outside of our cities. The intensity, location and type of development that occurs in unincorporated areas is currently not planned but is happening anyway at alarming rates.

Piping large volumes of water to rural lands will change the landscape from rural to suburban and exurban. With no rules in place there is little oversight on how this development should occur. Density, wastewater management, water quality, transportation systems, scenic views, ranchland protection, cost of schools and public safety, impact on existing tax-payers — these important issues are not being considered comprehensively.

We submit that a better way is possible and that protecting the Hill Country is worth it. A multi-jurisdictional regional plan could determine what areas can accommodate large densities and what areas need a more conservationminded approach. Water infrastructure could be planned in concert with other infrastructure needs in a consolidated, conservative and affordable way. To do so, counties would need to be given land use and land development oversight. Any path forward must include a guaranteed commitment to water and land conservation.

“The Hill Country is a beautiful area with limited surface water, limited groundwater and no big city to spread rates across,” Robert Puente of SAWS stated.

“We would answer the desperate call.”

We agree with the first part of Puente’s statement, but do not hear that “desperate call.” In fact, we believe most people of the Hill Country want thoughtful, appropriate growth that is compatible with our region’s unique qualities. We must plan to avoid California’s fate. Texas can do better.

Christy Muse is the Executive Director of the Hill Country Alliance, a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to raise public awareness and build community support around the need to protect the natural resources and heritage of the Central Texas Hill Country. www.hillcountryalliance.org

POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCE! Property 014: 3/2 in Concan. AWESOME views. New windows & AC. Carport w/storage, huge new deck, stone firepit. $275,000 Property 018: Darling 3/2 near Ingram Elem. Stone exterior. New flooring and new CA/CH. Detached 1 car garage. $117,500 PENDING NEWProperty 022: Cute cabin on 2.64 acres with large front & back decks. Fronts RR1120. Walk right out back to the Frio River! $279,900 Property 023: 3BR/3.5BA on 5+ acs. w/Patterson Creek frontage. Excellent rental history. $349,000 HUGE REDUCTION Property 024: Stunning 4BD/3.5BA contemporary on golf course. Beautiful views. 2500 sq. ft. w/tons of upgrades. $419,000 NEWProperty 032: Cute 2/1 log home w/one car garage.

Next door to Property #10! Patterson Creek behind the homes. Just $139,000 Property 039: Beautiful & spacious 4Bd/3Ba on nearly 1 ac. in Twin Forks. Super floor plan, covered porch, newer constr. $225,000 Property 040: Newer rock home in River Tree. Heavily treed lot, unique touches throughout, outdoor fp, river park. $240,000 PENDING Property 041: 3/2 log home. Wrap-around porch all 4 sides! 2.94 acs. More acreage available. Gorgeous river access! $250,000 REDUCED NEWProperty 049: 4738 RR 1051 in Reagan Wells.

Well kept 4BR/2BA home on 17.78 beautiful acres! No restrictions. NICE! $375,000 Property 050: 5+ acres, small cabin, fenced, private with lovely frontage on the West Frio River. All utilities in place. $178,500 NEWProperty 051:Breezy Oaks is a 4/2 in Concan. Sleeps 14 and in rental pool. Private, oak trees, large porch, selling furnished! $209,900 Property 061: INCOME PRODUCING 2BD/2BA condo in Concan. Resort style pool, covered balcony, pretty views. $124,999 Property 065: 3/2 brick house on RR337. No Restrictions.

Currently a successful nightly rental. CLOSE to river. $129,500 Property 071: 4/3 in Mtn. Valley--Concan. “Southern Comfort” Sleeps 16 @ $425/nt. Nice firepit and attached 1C garage. $319,000 REDUCED Property 073: 616 E Mesquite, Uvalde. Neat 2/2 home about to undergo a remodel. Buy now and choose your colors!!! $150,000 Property 075: 3/2 on 5.3 acres in Deer Creek. Gorgeous oak trees; fenced lot, newer home. MUST SEE! $275,000 Property 080: Home& guest home on 28 acres in Leakey!

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

Owner is LREA $750,000 Property 084: 2BD/2BA home on 1⁄2 acre on Garner Field Rd. across from SWTJC. Excellent location. Well kept home. $239,900 Property 085: 179 Roy Chisum Rd. 4BR/3BA on .82 acs. w/ gorgeous & private river access! No restr. Potential for income! $385,000 LOTS Property 001 : 9.3 ac. Views, underground utilities and sensible restrictions. Borders a large ranch. Owner/Broker. $129,900 MAKE OFFER! Property 007 : Concan Country Club lot! On Starry Night cul-de-sac w/lots of trees. Great Price. $70,000 NEWProperty 008: 2.73 acs. in desirable Frio River Place.

Flat, treed lot w/water & elec. available. Close to Frio River! $99,000 MOTIVATED Property 011: RIVERFRONT! 2.15 ac. lot ready for your RV. 2 car garage + a slab. Central water & elec. in place. $215,000 Property 017: Frio River Frontage!!! 2+ ac. lot w/156’ of river. City water, meter loop and septic all in place. Must see! $194,900 Property 019: 2 ac. lot in Saddle Mtn. No HOA, mobiles ok! Has water meter, elec. at property. Lots of oaks. $52,500 Property 021: 3 view lots in Concan, TX! 1+ ac. each.

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

Gorgeous views, paved roads, security gate. $84,900

access. $143,325 Property 052: 5+ acres just West of Leakey. Fronts on John Buchanan Rd. Bldg. site faces east and is ready to go! $52,500 Property 054:Riverfront lot in Concan. Rentals ok.

Decades old hand-crafted stone staircase to river.

Heartstone Subdv. $319,000 NEWProperty 063: Lovely 3⁄4 acre lot in Heartstone Subdivision. One of the last remaining river access lots available! Get it NOW! $119.000 Property 064: Another beautiful lot in The Ranch! 5.76 ac.

Ag. Exempt taxes, river access, backs to larger acreage for privacy. $139,000 Property 066-068: 3 adjacent tracts in Deer Creek Estates—Rio Frio, TX. Beautiful homesites with views!

9-12 acs. $9,000 PER AC Property 074: 5.02 ac. lot in The Ranch in Concan. Ag. Exempt for tax purposes. Beautiful river access. Wonderful homesite! $108.000 Property 077: Seven 1 acre lots in Tierra Linda in Concan!

Beautiful, flat, easy to build. Close to golf & House Pasture. $79,000 each Property 078: 5+ ac. River Front lot in Rancho Real north of Leakey. West Frio frontage, no utilities. $89,000 Property 081-83: 1-9 ac. lots in Concan. You have to see these lots. All utilities and VIEWS for miles. $39,500-$49,500--$55,500 ACREAGE Property 015: 37.72 acs. of excellent hunting property.

3 sides fenced, has elec., water well, & home in need of repair. $162,500 Property 016: All useable land on this 10.43 ac. tract between Sabinal and Utopia. Good horse property. Hunting OK. $57,365 PENDING Property 025 : RR336 north of Leakey. 17+ acs. West prong of the Frio River on eastern boundary $222,000 Property 029 : 260 acs. +/- WILL DIVIDE Hwy. 337W frontage. Call Martin for all the details! $4250 per acre Property 030: Five (5) Spring Country hunting tracts totaling 68 acres. Will possibly divide. $153,000 NEWProperty 034: Scenic views from this 19 ac. tract just a mile east of Leakey. County rd. frontage, private well & electricity. $85,500 Property 035: 35 acs. of great hunting in Spring Country Ranch. Access to spring fed pool. 4x4 needed. No utilities. $104,940 NEWProperty 053: 25 acres in Hidden Hills, Center Point, TX—Kerr County. Gated, paved roads, beautiful homes!

Ag. Exempt! $230,000 Property 058: 39 ac. in Rancho Real. Big views and great hunting. 4x4 is a MUST to access this property. $79,960 Property 060: 125 ac. west of Leakey on Hwy 337.

Electricity on 2 sides. Frontage on highway and County Rd. $4,250 per acre Property 062:12+ acs. STUNNING views. Easy access via county road. West of Leakey. Elec available. Great homesite. $4,000 per acre Property 076: 25+ AC @Reagan Wells. Elec available.

Gorgeous creek and swimming hole. No restrictions. Hwy. frontage. $282,238 Property 079: 39.66 acs. set up for hunting. Wonderful cabin w/all the comforts of home + stunning views. Spring Country. $150,000 PENDING Property 086: 26.69 acs. west of Leakey 6 miles. County Road frontage. Elec available. Rough to rolling terrain. $4,000 per acre COMMERCIAL Property 3-6: 1+ ac. Commercial lots Concan. Frontage on US HWY 83. All utilities available. MAKE OFFER!!! $139,000-$149,000 Property 012: 89 Roy Chisum Rd. 13.9 acs. Sunrise Ridge.

Spacious main home, 5 rental units, 600’ Frio River frontage! $779,000 PENDING Property 020: RIVER RAGS ‘N RHINESTONES. Hwy 83 includes SIX acres of commercial land and building. $399,000 REDUCED Property 031: Riverfront home in the Frio Pecan Farm! In rental pool. Lots of amenities. $269,000 Property 37 & 38: 2BD/2BA adjacent log cabins in Frio Pecan Farm. Income producing. All reasonable offers considered! $147,000 each Property 69: 2BD/2BA log cabin in Frio Pecan Farm.

Income producing $155,000 Property 056: LEAKEY BEVERAGE BARN. Turn key opportunity for established business! Land & FFE included! Great price $350,000 Property 057: BURK FEED & WESTERN WEAR! Turnkey business opportunity on Hwy. 83. Possible owner financing. $435,000 REDUCED

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JAIL REGISTER

Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report March 22 - March 28, 2015

March 22- March 28, 2015

NO ARRESTS

3/22/2015 @ • 1755 responded to a residence on Hackberry Road in Vance for a burglary alarm • 2130 responded to Ray McDonald Ranch Road for a loose cow 3/23/2015 @ • 1548 responded to Get-n-Go in Camp Wood for a report of an assault • 1703 responded to the 300 block of North Frio Street in Camp Wood for a report of an assault 3/25/2015 @ • 2109 responded to TX Highway 41 for a report of an assault and poaching • 2154 responded to Ranch Road 337 by Roaring Springs for an injured deer 3/26/2015 @ • 1438 responded to West Ranch Road 337 outside of Leakey

Real County Law Officers Bruce Carr, Sheriff Steven Castro, Deputy Sheriff Mark Cox, Deputy Sheriff Nathan Johnson, Deputy Sheriff Jim Wilson, Constable Corporal Jake Sanchez, DPS Highway Patrol Clint Graham, TPWD Game Warden 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.

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for a report of motorcycles driving recklessly 2045 responded to Tina’s Kitchen in Leakey for a loud noise complaint 3/27/2015 @ 1112 responded to West Ranch Road 337 outside of Leakey for a report of sports cars driving recklessly 1828 responded to the Real County Sheriff’s Office to take a report on a theft by check case 3/28/2015 @ 1132 responded to Ranch Road 337 two miles East of Camp Wood for a motorcycle accident 1315 responded to TX Highway 41 for a motor vehicle accident 1350 responded to Ranch Road 337 seven miles East of Leakey for a motorcycle accident 1659 responded to Ranch Road 337 nine miles East of Leakey for a motorcycle accident

NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF DALENE WHITE

Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Dalene White, Deceased (“Decedent”), were issued on March 23, 2015 in Cause No. 2015-1193-PR in the County Court of Real County, Texas, to Damon Joseph White, Independent Executor of Decedent’s estate. All persons having claims against Decedent’s estate are required to present them to the Independent Executor within the time and the manner prescribed by law. Claims should be presented to Damon Joseph White, c/o Grady B. Jolley, Branscomb | PC, 711 Navarro Street, Suite 500, San Antonio, Texas 78205.

DATED this 30th day of March, 2015.

BRANSCOMB | PC 711 Navarro Street, Suite 500 San Antonio, Texas 78205 210-598-5400 210-598-5405 (fax)

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The IRS no longer provides tax forms at the library or post office. In order to help the community the Leakey library will be open from 6-8 pm on Tuesday evenings from now through Tuesday, April 14th. Patrons can either use one of the 10 library computers or bring their own laptops to access IRS tax forms on-line. Assistance with computers and printing will be available but not tax advice.

The Community Council of South Central Texas, Inc. (CCSCT) changed the Community Services office phone number for Uvalde, Real and Zavala Counties. The new phone number is (830)278-3699 to schedule an appointment. Services provided by the Community Services Division include: utility assistance, case management, tenant based rental, home programs, and information and referrals. Office hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00. CCSCT does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, family status or disability. Equal housing opportunity.

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On April 2nd, 2015, Leakey ISD secondary staff and students will hold the 2nd Annual Elective Fair beginning at 11: 25 a.m. in the Lloyd Buttler Gymnasium.

Teachers and students of elective courses such as Pioneers (Glass), Art (McCarson), Horticulture (Meador), Wildlife (Meador), Yearbook (Glass), Band (Austin), Choir (Austin), Floral Design (Meador), Theater (Davis), Metal Technology (Meador), Child Development

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Springtime brings a new round of sports to the Leakey ISD campus, and tennis has been underway for the Eagles under the guidance and expertise of Coach Mike Springer and volunteer Lindsay Leinweber.

Anthony Ashley, Ethan Bobo, William Davis, Damian Gonzalez, Mayito Medina, Chase Reagor, Lorenzo Rodriguez, Rylan Springer, Tim Wright, Jolee Cave, LC Medina, Sofia Rodriguez, Alexis Webb, and Maycee Webb make up the Leakey Eagle High School Tennis team.

They participated in the Knippa Tournament on March 20th, 2015 and in the Sabinal Tournament on March 26th, 2015. Lorenzo Rodriguez and Sofia Rodriguez played an outstanding game in Knippa placing 1st in mixed doubles. This brother and sister duo also placed 2nd in Sabinal.

Maggie Phillips, Rylee Stewart, Aubree Glass, Kalin Kerr, Jack Morshead, Luke Merritt, Ryan Snow, Cody Wooten, Heidi Hubbard, Brianna Webb, Serenity Rasco, Hanna Jones, Hudson Springer, and Larry Dugat make up the Leakey Eagle Junior High Eagle Tennis Team. This team fared well in the district

tennis tournament in Uvalde on March 26th, 2015. In the B division, Merritt placed 4th overall in boys’ singles, while[AG1] [v2] Glass placed 4th overall in girls’ singles, Stewart and Snow won the consolation bracket. In the A division, Webb and Wooten placed 4th in mixed doubles, Dugat placed 4th, and Springer placed 3rd in boys’ singles. Hubbard had good day on the court placing 2nd overall in girls’ singles.

Coach Springer would like to thank Lindsay Leinweber for volunteering her expertise and time helping with the junior high tennis team, as there were days he had to be in two places at once. He would also like to thank Shari Korioth for volunteering to drive the junior high tennis athletes to tournaments.

The high school district tennis meet will be on Monday and Tuesday, April 6th and 7th, 2015 in Uvalde, Texas beginning at 8 a.m. if you would like to come out and support these athletes.

Eagle Golf Heads to Regionals Under the expert guidance of Brian Leiker, the Leakey Eagle Boys’ and Girls’ Golf Teams played in their district tournament on Monday, March 23rd in Kerrville, Texas at the Scott Schreiner Municipal Golf Course and on Wednesday, March 23rd, 2015 in Castroville, Texas at the Alsatian Golf Club.

Seniors Hayley Bates, Clairisa Glass, and Hailey Hart, junior Alexis Webb, and sophomore Maycee Webb make up the Lady Eagles Golf Team. Senior Carson Arthur, sophomores Anthony Chavez, Jake

by Leakey ISD Yearbook Staff

Gray, and Quinten Pigg, and freshman Haden Hart make up the Eagles Golf Team.

In girls’ district play, Bates placed 1st in district overall, and the team placed 2nd overall which earns a regional qualification for the 4th consecutive year for seniors Bates, Glass and Hart, with hopes of a repeat for state qualification. This will be Alexis and Maycee Webb’s 1st time to play at regionals.

In boys’ play, Arthur placed 3rd in district overall, and the team placed 2nd overall which also earns a regional qualification for

the very 1st time.

“Although nobody is playing their best, we are still alive. We have two weeks to really get after it and get our minds right to try and advance to state,” say Coach Leiker of both his girls and boys teams.

If anyone would like to support these athletes and spend a normally beautiful day on the course, the Regional Tournament will be held in Manor, Texas (east of Austin), on April 13th and 14th at the ShadowGlen Golf Club, with the tee-time beginning at 8:00 a.m.

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NC Junior High District Track Meet Nueces Canyon Junior High Track Teams closed their track seasons with great success as they competed in the District Track meet Saturday March 28th in Comstock.

In Jr High Boys results, 5 of our athletes, Zavey Acosta, Caiden Childs, Bubba Johnson, Lee Harrington, and Kyle Floyd were on hand to compete in Comstock. All competed well, Caiden Childs earning a personal best in the 800 M run.

Zavey Acosta brought home 3 golds in the 100M, 200M, and 400M Runs, as well as silver

medals in the Long and Triple Jump. Congrats to all these athletes on a job well done.

Junior High Girls brought home a Second Place team plaque and several individual medals and ribbons. Contributing to the team’s success were Myah Rodriguez, Mandie Carabajal, Shelby Pannell, Angela Galindo, Samantha Threadgill, Crystal Adame, Zoe Burleson, Leslie Taylor, Yaya Onate, Harleigh Patterson, Leila Mosqueda, and Helen Perez. Earning individual medals and ribbons were:

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Samantha Threadgill- 4th Place 100M Hurdles, 5th Place 300M Hurdles, and 3rd Place 4X100M Relay; Myah Rodriguez- 3rd Place Shot Put and 2nd Place Discus; Angela Galindo- 4th Place Shot Put and 3rd Place Discus; Shelby Pannell- 2nd Place 400M Dash, 2nd Place 4X200M Relay, 2nd Place 4X400M Relay; Mandie Carabajal- 5th Place Triple Jump, 2nd Place 300M Hurdles and 2nd Place 4X400M Relay; Zoe Burleson- 1st Place Shot put, 1st Place Discus, 2nd Place 4X200M Relay, 2nd Place

4X400M Relay; Leslie Taylor3rd Place High Jump, 3rd Place Long Jump, 2nd Place 100M Dash, 5th Place 200M Dash, 2nd Place 4X200M Relay; Yaya Onate- 3rd Place 4X100M Relay, 2nd Place 4X200M Relay; Leila Mosqueda- 3rd Place 2400M Run, 4th Place 1600M Run, 3rd Place 4X100M Relay; Helen Perez- 5th Place 100M Hurdles and 2nd Place 4X400M Relay; Harleigh Patterson- 3rd Place 4X100M Relay. Way to go girls!

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NC Junior High District Tennis Thursday, March26th, the Junior High Tennis Team traveled to Uvalde and got to play on the Uvalde High School’s newly resurfaced tennis courts to cap their season off with the District Tournament. Over 100 matches were played in nine draws for seven schools, with no tie-breakers nor two-game lead finishes. In Singles action, Lacee Jones began play for the Panthers.

She took her time getting warmed up and fell behind 1-4, but she showed much resilience in cutting down her unforced errors and leveling the match against a strong first-round opponent. She then held her nerves and served out the match to win her first round (6-5) and advance to the winners side in the B Division. Jones won her next match easily at (6-1) which put her in the semifinals. She lost that round to Knippa and the eventual Champions of the tournament, but hen regrouped to beat

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In the A Division, Mandie Carabajal ran up against a tough opponent her first outing, but battled well losing (3-8) in a pro-set.

Carabajal took advantage of a bye, and then won the consolation round easily at (6-1).

On the boys’ side, Leland Johnson showed improved shot-making and played some well-thought-out points to win his first round (6-2) in Boys’ B Singles. Johnson made the most of this small bracket. He did lose in the semifinals to Knippa, but rebounded well to beat Leakey in a close (6-4) match to clinch third place and N.C.’s third medal on the day.

In Doubles play, the duo of Grace Luce and Helen Perez showed perhaps the most improvement on the short tennis season by advancing all the way to the Finals with solid returns, and sharp volleys. They won their first two rounds at (6-1) over Utopia

and then at (6-3) over Knippa. In the Finals, Perez and Luce faced the top-seeded Crushers from Knippa who had not given up a game. The team in purple were tough for the Panthers to handle and won (6-1).

The Blue Crew would settle for a welldeserved second place, the highest medal for the Canyon.

Other competitors for the Panthers were Shelby Pannell, also competing in Girls B Singles, and Xavi Acosta and Myah Rodriquez who paired in Mix Doubles.

All three gave a good effort, but came up a bit short on this day. The Junior High Tennis Team enjoyed a solid season of improvement and would like to thank Coach Kring for his help, especially early on in the season, and their parents for their support in following N.C. Keep swinging.

NCHS Tennis Teams play in the Sabinal Invitational Tournament

By Coach David Kring

Nueces Canyon tennis players competed in the Sabinal Invitational Tournament that was held on Thursday, March 26th and Friday, March 27th in Sabinal. Boys Doubles, Boys Singles, and Mixed Doubles were played on Thursday and Girls Doubles and Girls Singles were completed on Friday.

All of the boys entries from Nueces Canyon had to withdraw from the Sabinal Tournament as they were involved in a track meet in Brackettville or a judging contest in Stephenville.

On Friday, in Girls Singles, Meagan P. won her first match but came up short in her second match and was eliminated. Paige S.

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lost her first round battle but won her next three matches to capture consolation.

Amanda W. and Alisa T. competed in girls doubles and were eliminated after two matches.

The next tournament for the Panthers will be the District 31-A Tournament on April 6th and 7th in Uvalde.

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declaring March 30 as Madelyn Martinez Day and a video was shown in her honor. Her parents brought desserts and the senior class enjoyed that after the celebration.

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First Baptist will host the community wide Maundy Thursday service at 7 pm Thursday evening. First United Methodist will host the community wide Good Friday service at 7 pm. Central Christian will host the community wide Easter Sonrise service at 7 am Sunday. Breakfast will follow the service.

First Baptist and First United Methodist have joined together to host an Easter egg hunt on Saturday for children, toddlers through the third grade. Bring an empty basket and let the fun begin. Refreshments will be served at the hunt. Bring your cameras for some really cute pictures of the little ones.

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many types, mariachis, cloggers, Little Mr. and Miss Sabinal contest, and a childrens talent contest that stole the show. Cars were parked everywhere, drivers were very considerate, and the two dances, one Friday night, the other Saturday night, were well attended. Lots of people came for the hog catching, since the weather was just about perfect, many came for more than one of the sessions. It was a big success. Next year will be their twenty-fifty anniversary.

Congratulations to the Sabinal Lions Club.

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The Sacred Paschal Triduum is as follows.

Holy Thursday services will be at St. Joseph’s in Knippa: 5:30 pm Confessions followed by 6 pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper. At St. Patricks Confessions at 8 pm followed by Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 8: 30 pm with Adoration until 11:30 pm.

Good Friday services at St. Patrick begin at noon with the Stations of the Cross. At 3 pm the Chaplet of Divine Mercy will be a Penetencial service, confessions in English or Spanish with Father Bill Shaunessy.

At 3:20 pm will be the Seven Last Words.

At 6 pm will be the Sorrowful Rosary and at 7 pm will be the Lord’s Passion. Holy Saturday services are as follows. At St. Joseph’s in Knippa at 8:30 pm Easter Vigil Mass and at St. Patrick’s in Sabinal at 10: 30 pm will be the Easter Vigil Mass. Easter Sunday begins at 9 am at St. Mary’s in Vanderpool-the Resurrection of the Lord.

In Sabinal the Mass will be at 11 am-the Resurrection of the Lord.

Farmers Market

The Sabinal Student Council is hosting a Farmers Market to be held Saturday, April 17, in the high school parking lot from 2: 30 to 6:30 pm. This is a community event.

Any and all are invited to bring your fruits, vegetables, seedlings, or whatever else you might have to sell. Everyone else is invited to bring your money. Contact person for the event is Cecilia Reyes at 988-2436.

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Funnyman Will Ferrell took a serious note recently when he discussed fraternities, thinking especially of the University of Oklahoma Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) chapter when a video was released of members chanting racist slurs. Along with Ferrell, people are wondering if the Greek life should be officially banned.

While colleges and universities alike have tried to incorporate diversity into their Greek life by accepting different races and women along with suspending or banning the Greek life activities altogether, reports of racism from SAE followed in the wake of the racist chants, proving that fraternities are an issue. In the 1960’s, colleges had stopped these activities by nipping the source at the bud, in order to allow women and minorities peace of mind during their stay on campus.

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correlation between racism and sexual assault from fraternities, but several studies have shown that men in a fraternity house are more likely to commit rape than the men who are not in a fraternity. Banning this elite lifestyle may help curb these problems, but colleges have often received a “push back” from wealthy alumni, which lead to a drop in donations.

Colleges, especially the small liberal arts schools, will definitely suffer because of this cutback. Those colleges with Greek life ingrained in their culture will find that financially, they are prohibited from doing anything other than continuing these activities.

“When you break it down, it really is about creating cliques and clubs and being exclusionary. Fraternities were started as academic societies that were supposed to have a philanthropic arm to them,” Ferrell said when interviewed

by Entertainment Tonight. “And when it’s governed by those kind of rules, then they’re still beneficial.”

Fraternities are definitely beneficial, and because of this, fraternal members claim that

their Greek life is a “home away from home.” The houses offer their members a sense of community; and this is seeked on a campus that is large, and easy to get lost on. However, most members will also claim that the media focuses on the “misbehaving” frat members.

This would include the allegations against the Greek life of Columbia University, where the alleged rapist of Emma Sulkowicz was still attending classes. Her form of protestation? She carried a twin sized mattress, and said she would continue to do so until her rapist was expelled. This was also her senior art thesis, and the reason for why she focused on her hurt is clear.

“I was working on an art piece at the Yale Norfolk Art Residency and I had to move a mattress out of a room to make a video. The image of me moving a mattress got stuck in my head. I think it was because I was raped in my own bed — it was a place associated with a lot of pain and hurt,” Sulkowicz said during an interview with the Today show. “The idea of me having to carry around my pain everywhere I go was

reflected in me bringing the mattress, which is kept in a safe place, out into the light and into the public eye. That mirrored the situation I was in and I felt like it was a good metaphor.”

Ferrell and Sulkowicz are only two voices that are against this very exclusive form of Greek life, but that doesn’t mean that they are right. Not all colleges are alike, but if sexual violence is centered around one particular area, then all indicators will point towards this area of campus life.

Fraternal members may think that the media focuses on the “bad” members of their houses, but with the recent uncovering of the racist chants, women passed out with red and black “X’s” adorning their hands and no recollection of the night before, and a pledge book with rape jokes found at a fraternity party, then these “good” members must understand how hard it is for anyone to focus on a different subject. Including those colleges deciding whether to curb these “activities”, even when the Greek life is so intertwined with campus life that one without another would eventually fail.

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WHEN GOLIAD FELL...

In 1747 the Presidio La Bahia (that would one day guard the settlement of Golaid) was moved from the Guadalupe River to the banks of the San Antonio River so it was in a better location to assist settlements along the great Rio Grande. Both the Presidio and the Mission it protected, Nuestra Señora del Espìritu Santo de Zùñiga were moved to their new home by 1749. With the conclusion of the Seven Years War, (1763) France ceded its claim to Louisiana and Texas to Spain, and Spain was no longer worried about its interests in the new world. Marquis de Rubi was sent to inspect and evaluate the Missions and Presidios of the Territories, and he closed several of them, however he recommended La Bahia remain and be rebuilt in stone.

It became the single Spanish fortress for the entire Gulf Coast from the mouth of the Rio Grande to the Mississippi River. It was a crossroads of several major trade and military routes. La Bahia and her Mission became one of the three most important areas in Texas, alongside Béxar and Nacogdoches. A civil settlement, then known as La Bahia, grew up near the presidio. By 1804, the settlement had one of only two schools in Texas.

In August 1812 the Mexican war for Independence was in full swing and (what would become) Texas was right in the middle of it! In 1821, Mexico had won its independence from Spain, and Texas became part the “New” Mexican Country. In 1829 the name La Bahia was changed to Goliad. It is believed that this name change occurred to honor the Priest, Miguel Hidalgo, who is honored as the Father of the Mexican Revolution.

Six short years later in October of 1835, as part of the Texas War for Independence Texans attacked the Presidio at Goliad which the Mexican soldiers hastily surrendered to the rag tag Texan Soldiers. This was known as the Battle of Goliad and it was the second skirmish of the Texas Revolution. (Behind the Community of Gonzalez of “Come and Take It” fame) In the early-morning hours of October 9, 1835, defiant Texas settlers attacked, Goliad was halfway between the only other large garrison of Mexican soldiers at the Alamo and the then-important Texas port of Copano.

In September, Texians began plotting to kidnap Mexican General Cos, who was en route to Goliad to put an end to the unrest in Texas. The plan was initially rejected but within days of the Texan victory at Gonzales, members of the Texian militia in Matagorda began marching for Goliad. They learned that Cos had left for San Antonio de Béxar but they did not turn back!

The garrison at Goliad was sparse and unprepared, they could not adequately defend the fort’s perimeter. The Texans used borrowed axes to chop through a door and entered the Presidio before the larger portion of the garrison even knew they were there. A 30 minute battle ensued where one Texan was injured and three Mexicans were wounded and one dead. Most of the Mexican soldiers were

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told to leave Texas, and the Texians confiscated $10,000 worth of provisions and several cannons, which they soon transported to the Texian Army for use in the Siege of Bexar. This victory isolated Cos’s men in Béxar from the coast, forcing them to rely on a long overland march to request or receive reinforcements or supplies.

In December of that same year the first Texas Declaration of Independence was signed at Goliad. Texas held the area until the Battle of Coleto on March 19th. Fannin and his men took a retreat from Goliad. Mexican troops surrounded them before Fannin could reach the shelter of a grove of timber at Coleto Creek, some 400 yards away. The Texans formed a square in the middle of the prairie and attempted to defend their position.

Although Mexican troops launched three separate attacks against the square, they could not penetrate the Texian position. As night fell, Mexican sharpshooters were able to wound and kill more Texans. With little water to give to the wounded or to cool their artillery, the Texians felt they were unable to withstand further fighting. On the morning of March 20, the Texians surrendered.

Urrea attempted to secure honorable terms for his Texan prisoners. However, Santa Anna had received authorization from the Mexican Congress to treat all captured Texian troops as pirates rather than prisoners-of-war. Against Urrea’s pleadings, all of the Texians were sentenced to death. A few Texians escaped the Goliad Massacre, but most were killed on March 27, 1835.

One hundred eighty years ago!

Of course we all know where Santa Anna went next and what happened. But I am going to leave you this week with a few words from an old Marty Robbins song... “In the Southern part of Texas, near the town of San Antone, like a statue on his Pinto, rides a cowboy, all alone. And he sees the cattle grazing where a century before, Santa Anna’s guns were blazing and the cannons used to roar. His eyes grow sort of misty and his heart begins to glow...and he takes his hat off slowly... to the men of the Alamo...”Always remember those who came before you.

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DAAS Closes the Season with The Hill Country’s Bluegrass Band The Haywire Acoustic Band is a five person acoustic band that has a strong bluegrass sound. The band was formed in January 2012 and is based out of the Kerrville, Texas area. The band members bring with them a variety of talent and experience. You can expect to hear the bluegrass style in all of their music even though it may be something from rock and roll, Mo-town, Bill Monroe or Ricky Scaggs.

You will recognize Gary Hatch, stand up bass player, who has appeared here with the “Sentimental Journey Orchestra” and “Harry and the High Tones”. He easily plays country, bluegrass, jazz, swing and gospel, as he sings high harmonies.

David Goodnight started out playing rock on his rhythm guitar and singing lead until he heard “Deliverance” on the radio and his fascination with 5 string banjo began.

He has played in various bluegrass bands

in the North Texas area, meeting and making friends with some of the Nashville stars of today.

Britt Pounds grew up in the Church of Christ, primarily in West Texas, singing and developing his talent for harmonies.

He plays rock and roll, western swing, bluegrass, and cowboy music. He will be playing guitar during our concert.

David Wilson, mandolin player, spends his time picking with his Haywire band mates and in private jam sessions with Ricky Scaggs, Claire Lynch, Rhonda Vincent, and others. He plays mandolin, guitar, and sings with friends in the Hill Country area, church, and with other bands.

Jenny Barton, a Kerrville native, has been singing all her life. Growing up in a musical family gave her a variety of training from her father, mother and grandparents, in addition to her involvement in school and church choirs.

And This Year’s Winner Is Last Saturday, March 28th, the Nueces Canyon Gypsy M/C Chapter held its annual Texas Hold’em Poker Fund Raiser at Two Fat Boys BBQ in Camp Wood. While the number of participants was slightly lower than previous years, the fifteen individuals who did join in definitely had a good time. Each year for the last several years the local Gypsy Chapter host the Texas Hold’em Tournament to raise money for the Chapter’s community projects. Each year the winner is awarded the title of the “Best Texas Hold’em Player” in the Canyon and is awarded and Engraved Mug donated by “Old School Graphics.” This years event was considered a Memorial Tournament as it was dedicated to those individuals who had faithfully participated in the annual event and were no longer with us. The following names were engraved on the Mug; Alvin Connell, Bill Connell, B.A. Stewart, Billiy Sullivan and Fred Wall. After seeing the Mug, each player was determined to claim the prize. After over four (4) hours of hard play, only Chug McCameron and Joe Amine were still playing.... Finally, Joe Amine walked away with the bragging rights. So congratulations to Joe for being this year’s best player and thanks to all of those individuals who continue to support our local Gypsy Chapter.

She was a member of her high school jazz show choir for 3 years. You can expect a lot of musical ability among these five musicians.

Also, the evening will feature artwork by artists who study at Daystar Studio/ Gallery in Devine. The studio was established in 2008 to provide a place for art enthusiasts to gather and study. Joyce Bendele teaches graphic drawing and Bonnie Hagen, watercolor.

The concert will be held in the George S. Woods Community Center in Devine at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 11. Tickets at the door are $10.00 and students K-12 are admitted free if accompanied by an adult. Free refreshments are served at the intermission and parking is also free.

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Wednesday, April 1, 2015

O B I T U A R I E S Elizabeth Solis

David Arispe Sr.

Pablo Arispe Sr.

(July 16, 1955 - March 25, 2015)

(February 20, 1969 - March 29, 2015)

(April 23, 1964 - March 29, 2015)

Elizabeth Tovar Solis, age 59, of Brackettville, TX passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at Cedar Hills Nursing Home in Camp Wood, TX. She was born in Mexico, on July 16, 1955, to Prifiro Tovar and Martha Aguirre Tovar. Those left behind to honor and cherish her memory is her mother, Martha Tovar of Brackettville, TX; son, Javier Solis of Brackettville, TX; daughter, Sandra Solis Rivas and husband Rolando of Brackettville, TX; grandchildren, Lizette Rivas, Lianna Rivas, Victoria Elizabeth Solis; brothers, Ben Tovar and Jesus Tovar of Brackettville, TX, Alvin Tovar of Del Rio, TX; sister, Martha T. Lopez of Del Rio, TX; numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her father Porfirio Tovar; her husband Edward C. Solis Sr.; her son Edward T. Solis Jr.; and her brother Eloy Tovar. Visitation will be held Saturday, March 28, 2015, 1-3 PM at Slator Hall located at 210 West James Street, Brackettville, TX. Graveside services will be held at 3:30 PM Saturday, March 28, 2015, at the Brackettville County Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Camp Wood, Texas.

David Arispe Sr. age 46, of Rocksprings, Texas passed away Sunday, March 29, 2015. He was born in Rocksprings, Texas, on February 20, 1969, to Jose S. Arispe Sr. and Amelia Gonzales Arispe. Those left to honor and cherish his memory is his mother, Amelia Arispe; wife, Cynthia A. Arreola of San Antonio, TX; sons, Samuel Arreola of San Antonio, TX, David Arispe Jr. of San Antonio, TX; daughters, Mercedes Barrera and husband Antonio Barrera III of Poteet, TX, Roxanne Arispe of San Antonio, TX; grandchildren, Aamira N. Cuevas, Addison F. Cuevas, Alejandro S. Ortiz, and Anthony Rylan Barrera. Those also left to honor and cherish his memory is his brothers and sisters, Jose Arispe, Jr. and wife Irma, Dominga Zamudio and husband Manuel, Fidencio Arispe and wife Martina, Rachel Rivera and husband Joel, Steven Arispe and wife Christina, David Arteaga; numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Jose Arispe Sr.; sister, Elizabeth Arispe; brother, Efrain Arispe; and grandmother, Jacinta Gonzales. Our dad David Arispe, Sr. best known as (Kanicky); lived 46 years as a hardworking man, and also a loving father and grandfather, to his children and grandchildren. He was also a loving son and brother. He was born and raised in Rocksprings. He was respected by many but loved by all. Even though we did not see each other often, the love and bond was seen from afar. It was a bond that was indestructible. Dad we love you and we will miss you dearly, until we meet again! Dad you will never be forgotten! Your dreams, life and love will live on in us all.

Pallbearers include Samuel Arreola, Antonio Barrera III, Robert Trevino, Mercedes Barrera, Francisco (Paco) Ramirez III, and Victoriano (Tano) Ramirez.

A Funeral Mass was held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2015, at Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Rocksprings, Texas, with Father Adrian Adamik officiating. Interment followed in the Rocksprings Cemetery.

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

Pablo Arispe Sr. age 50, of Rocksprings, Texas passed away Sunday, March 29, 2015. He was born in Sonora, Texas, on April 23, 1964, to Jose S. Arispe Sr. and Amelia Gonzales Arispe.

Those left to honor and cherish his memory is his mother, Amelia Arispe; wife, Lorena Arispe; sons, Paul Arispe Jr. and wife Melody, Jonathon Arispe; daughters, Savanna Van Winkle and husband Cody, Diamond Escobedo and husband Chris; grandchildren, Tristian Arispe, Blake Arispe, Mckai Porter, Cohen Arispe, Shadyn Ortiz, Shaun Paul Van Winkle, Bradyn Van Winkle and Destiny Escobedo.Those also left to honor and cherish his memory is his brothers and sisters, Jose Arispe, Jr. and wife Irma, Dominga Zamudio and husband Manuel, Fidencio Arispe and wife Martina, Rachel Rivera and husband Joel, Steven Arispe and wife Christina, David Arteaga; numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends.He was preceded in death by his father, Jose Arispe Sr.; sister, Elizabeth Arispe; brother, Efrain Arispe; and grandmother that he loved like a mother, Jacinta Gonzales. If I only had five minutes the day you passed away. I would have had time to tell you all the things I needed to say. That you were the best Dad and Husband, better than any man could be. The last time that I talked I wish I would have known. I would have said I love you and kept you on the phone. If I only had five minutes the evening you passed away. I would have given you one last hug so tight and see your great big smile. I would have kissed your cheek and taken your hand and told you it is okay to go.

And tell you that I will miss you, more than you will ever know.

But you were gone so quickly one last car ride you would take.

Before you even knew it, you were standing at Heaven’s Gate.

Now, God has called upon you and enjoy all of Heavens beautiful things. We love you, Lorena, Paul, Savanna, Diamond, and Jonathan.Pallbearers include Paul Arispe, Jonathan Arispe, Casey Avila, Jimmy Lopez, Chris Escobedo, Cody Van Winkle, and Jose Arispe.A Funeral Mass was held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2015, at Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Rocksprings, Texas, with Father Adrian Adamik officiating. Interment followed in the Rocksprings Cemetery. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net. Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Rocksprings, Texas.

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Corner of Grace & Faith The Bible is not hard to understand. There are mandatory tenets that must be accomplished.

If one fails or even makes a half hearted effort in accomplishing the tenets their understanding of God will be void.

Tenet number (1) FAITH: Faith means: to take God at His word.

A more eloquent meaning is Hebrews 11:1, the two definitions mean the same thing. If we have faith in God and He states in His Word that in six days He created the heavens, earth, mankind and all else and then rested on the seventh day, the matter is settled.

We have faith (or believe) without any form of doubt that God did just as He stated. No arguing, debating or yes buts. We don’t need to know how He did

it, just believe (have faith) that He did. That is faith. Our faith must include that the word for word translations of the Bible contains the exact words of God. The object of our faith must be in the Triune God of the Bible.

Our faith cannot be in our selves, the coffee group, your preacher, spouse, anyone or anything else.

Your faith must be in the Triune God of the Bible.

Tenet number (2) SALVATION: For us Gentiles (non Jews) and in this Age of Grace the way of salvation is proclaimed explicitly; Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; by which also ye are saved, if ye keep in

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memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; and that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: 1Cor. 15:1-4. Placing our faith in the above scriptures which states that Jesus Christ died for our sins, we receive salvation from our Triune God. For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. Eph.2:8-9. God’s Word states three times “the just shall live by faith” last part of Romans 1:17 God is not going to allow anyone

to share in the glory which Jesus Christ accomplished at the Cross.

We cannot add anything to what Jesus Christ did for our salvation.

Not getting Baptized, confirmed, joining a church, singing in the choir, tithing, participating in Lord’s table, preaching or anything else. Salvation is achieved by believing in (having faith in) and accepting what Jesus Christ did at the Cross.

If you have accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior you now have the ability to understand His Holy Word. God’s Word actually states that for those who have not accepted salvation, they cannot understand His Word.

Read 1Cor. 2:9-14. And He states in Second Corinthians: But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them

that are lost. 2Cor. 4:3 Tenet number (3) Dispensational: Dispensationalism in of its self will not bring you closer to Jesus Christ. It helps you understand His Word so that His Word can bring you closer to Him. Dispensational means nothing more than “God dispensing Himself to us in a particular way.”

There are seven dispensations and God deals with mankind differently in each dispensation.

An example of God dealing with mankind differently is the Age of Innocence (The Garden of Eden) compared to The Age of Grace which we live in. We cannot run around without clothes, we would be arrested.

During the Age of Law mankind was justified by keeping the

law. If people try that today they become unrighteous, remember that today during the Age of Grace the only way we can be saved and justified is by accepting what Jesus Christ did at Calvary.There are seven dispensations and we are in the sixth. The 1,000 year reign of Christ on earth is the seventh.

Understanding that the Bible is written addressing each of the dispensations clarifies and makes sense out of some of the hard to understand verses.

The next tenet is Hermeneutics.

I will address that in the next article. Again, God’s Word is understandable. It behooves us all to read it. Praying God’s Blessings For the Saints Pastor Boyd Mins

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Each week I use a different source to update world news.

This week you will find the entire stories on CNN.com.

GERMANWINGS-Sadly the Germanwings Flight that crashed had no survivors, as rescue efforts continued, dozens of people attended a remembrance ceremony for the victims of the crash at a church in a nearby town, Digne-lesBains. There were 150 people on board Germanwings Flight 9525, including Lubitz, copilot who deliberately crashed the plane.

THE DRAGOONS-A convoy of U.S. Army armored vehicles is drawing crowds, cheers and tears as it makes an 1,100mile journey from the Baltics through Poland and the Czech Republic to Germany. The trek is being made by troops from the 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment and is dubbed a “Dragoon Ride” after the unit’s nickname, the Dragoons.

It is designed to show solidarity to allies in the wake of recent Russian actions in Ukraine and Crimea that have Eastern Europe on edge. “The engagements will provide a highly visible demonstration of U.S. commitment to the residents in each of the nations and the resolve of NATO as an alliance,” according to a Pentagon statement. According to reports from the route, it seems to be delivering on that.” This really means a lot to us. We see that we are not alone, that there is someone to defend us,” Zdzislaw Narel, 60, told AP as the convoy made a stop in Bialystok,

of France and Germany arrived to push a framework agreement with Iran ahead of Tuesday’s

By Elaine Padgett Carnegie deadline.

The talks hit a snag as Poland . the negotiations ARAB SPRING-It wasn’t entered their third day, with supposed to turn out like this.

Iran standing firm on several The Arab Spring was supposed sticking points that could to bring peace, democracy jeopardize a deal, senior and stability to not only the U.S. officials and Western nations where it took root, diplomats said. The sources but also others around it in said Iran has refused to budge the Middle East and North on key issues centering Africa. It was supposed to around the scope of advanced usher in an end of violence nuclear research that Iran and heavy-handed government could continue to do while a tactics, just like it ushered deal is in effect, as well as the out entrenched leaders. In pace of sanctions relief. “The short, it was supposed to Iranians are being very tough mean a brighter future.But on the most difficult issues,” a that’s what happened, even senior U.S. official told CNN. if the level of unrest hasn’t “We are headed toward the been even or universal. Some deadline, so in some ways we countries, such as Jordan, expect this, but we really don’t instituted reforms without know if we will get there.” really roiling their societies.

ISIS- Posts kill lists with Others, such as Iraq, never saw names and addresses of a popular uprising, but have Military personnel. The U.S. seen burgeoning violence. And Army has issued a worldwide now, Yemen is on the brink of urgent “security awareness civil war as it battles a rebel message” to soldiers on how group that has overthrown the to protect their social media government and seized parts accounts, and their homes, of key cities. Yemen, Tunisia, from attacks by the Islamic Egypt, Libya and Syria...they State terrorists or other are in a state of turmoil, extremists. The message violence and heartbreak. From lists over a dozen safety all reports we are somehow steps, including making losing talks with a nuclear sure personnel check the Iran? Sounds like a recipe for door peephole before letting disaster! someone in their homes, to NUCLEAR IRAN-Nuclear fortify doors, to hold family talks reached a critical point meetings on security and to Saturday as the ministers greatly tone down social media

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The Army issued the warning on Friday in reaction to the Islamic State, also called ISIL and ISIS, publishing the names of 100 U.S. military personnel as targets for assassination.

“It appears the list specifically targeted military members who are pilots or aircraft crew members in retaliation for airstrike in Iraq and Syria,” the Army message said, a copy of which was obtained by The Washington Times.

ISIS beheads 8 Syrian men calling them infidels. Arab leaders agree to form a joint military force to combat jihadis and the US continues airstrikes. Arab leaders have agreed to form a joint military force, the Egyptian president, announced on Sunday on the second and final day of the Arab League summit. “Arab leaders have decided to agree on the principle of a joint Arab military force,” Sisi said.

The decision was primarily aimed at fighting jihadis who have overrun swaths of Iraq and Syria and won a foothold in Libya,the Arab League chief, Nabil al-Arabi, said. Arabi told the meeting on Sunday that the region was threatened by a destructive force that threatened “ethnic and religious diversity”, an apparent reference to ISIS. The summit also agreed that Saudi-led air strikes in Yemen would continue until Shia Houthi rebels “withdraw and surrender their weapons”.

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Wednesday, April 1, 2015

GRANNY’S KITCHEN BACK TO BASICS

TEX MEX

In honor of the month of April and The Texas Battle for Independence 180 years ago, I am going to feature this week the best of both worlds...Tex-Mex. Classic Tex-Mex food is the delicious result of a mingling of Mexican, Native American, Texas cowboy, and Anglo cultures in the Southwest.

I love this ethnic food and any variation of it...of course I love food period! Enjoy these tempting dinners but watch your waistline, they are traditionally very heavy on calories and fat... and delicious... Mmmm!

SEVEN LAYER TEX MEX DIP 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans 1 cup guacamole 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese 1 tomato, chopped 1/4 cup chopped green onions 1/4 cup black olives, drained In a large serving dish, spread the refried beans. Layer the guacamole on top of the beans.

In a medium bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sour cream and taco seasoning mix.

Spread over the layer of guacamole.

Sprinkle a layer of Cheddar cheese over the mayonnaise mixture layer. Sprinkle tomato, green onions and black olives over the cheese.

TEX MEX BEEF AND CHEESE ENCHILADAS 2 pounds ground beef 3 tablespoons chili powder 2 tablespoons 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon 1 (8 ounce) can tomato 4 cups water 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, divided 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 2 tablespoons cooking oil 12 (6 inch) corn tortillas 4 cups shredded American cheese Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Heat the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring to crumble, until no longer pink. Drain off grease and season with chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Mix in the tomato sauce and 2 cups of the water.

Simmer over low heat. Mix the remaining water with the flour and sugar until flour is dissolved; stir into the simmering meat sauce. Simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes. While the sauce is cooking, heat oil in another skillet over medium-high heat. Warm tortillas in the hot oil until pliable. Fill each tortilla with a little bit of cheese, and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish, reserving some of the cheese to sprinkle on top. Pour the meat sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas. Top with remaining cheese. Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until cheese is melted and lightly browned.

TEX MEX CALZONES 8 ounces ground turkey breast 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup fat-free fire-roasted salsa verde 1 (11-ounce) can refrigerated thin-crust pizza dough 3/4 cup (3 ounces) preshredded Mexican blend cheese Cooking spray

Elaine Padgett Carnegie

1/4 cup fat-free sour cream Preheat oven to 425°. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey to pan; cook 3 minutes, stirring to crumble. Add onion and next 5 ingredients (through garlic) to pan; cook 4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring mixture occasionally. Remove turkey mixture from heat; stir in salsa. Unroll dough; divide into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion into a 6 x 4–inch rectangle. Working with one rectangle at a time, spoon about 1/2 cup turkey mixture on one side of dough. Top with 3 tablespoons cheese; fold dough over turkey mixture, and press edges together with a fork to seal. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Repeat procedure with remaining dough and turkey mixture. Bake at 425° for 12 minutes or until browned. Serve with sour cream. Black bean salad: Combine 1 (15-ounce) can rinsed and drained black beans, 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup chopped red onion, 1/4 cup chopped celery, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium bowl; toss well to coat.

CHURROS Cinnamon Sugar 1 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon Dough 1 cup water 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup white cornmeal 1/2 cup all purpose flour 2 large eggs, beaten peanut oil for frying For cinnamon sugar: In a shallow bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon, mix thoroughly, then set aside. For dough: In a 3 quart saucepan, add water, butter, shortening, sugar, and salt. Bring to a rolling boil. Remove from heat and stir in the cornmeal and flour all at once. Return to low heat and stir vigorously with a spoon until a ball forms. Remove from heat. Place warm dough in a mixing bowl and add the beaten eggs. Blend until smooth and shiny. In a deep skillet or Dutch oven, place 3 inches of oil and heat to 375 degrees. Place dough in a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. (#5 preferred) Pipe 8 inch strips of dough into hot oil and fry on both sides until browned and crisp.

Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with the cinnamon/sugar mixture.

PAN DULCE Topping Dough 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1 tablespoon dry yeast 1/4 cup shortening 1 tablespoon sugar 1 cup powdered sugar 1/4 cup warm water 3 2/3 cups white bread flour 1 cup all purpose flour 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon lemon peel 1/3 cup sugar 1 tablespoon cocoa 2 tablespoons shortening 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon 5 large eggs, beaten For Dough: In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar in warm water. Let stand 6-8 minutes. In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups bread flour, salt, sugar and shortening and blend thoroughly. Add yeast mixture and 2 eggs. Mix completely. Add remaining eggs and mix. Add remaining bread flour and mix until the dough forms a loose, soft, and elastic dough. It should be slightly sticky but firm enough to shape easily with buttered hands. Butter the work surface into a 4x6-inch rectangle, 1 1/2 inches thick. Cut into 16 medium or 24 small squares. Cover lightly with plastic wrap for 1 to 1 1/2 hours and let dough rise. Shape each dough square into a dome-shaped circle. On a lightly greased cookie sheet, place rolls 2 inches apart.

For Topping: In a food processor using a metal blade, add the butter, shortening, powdered sugar, 1 cup flour and vanilla. Process until smooth, then divide into 3 equal parts. Leave one part plain and shape into a log. With the 2nd piece, process in the food processor with lemon peel and shape into a log. Process the 3rd piece with cocoa and cinnamon and shape into a log. Chill the 3 logs until ready to use. Cut off 2 tablespoons of topping from the log and flatten with palms into a circle.

Place topping circle on top of dough circle. It should completely cover dough. Use a sharp knife to cut a crisscross or shell design on top. Let rolls rise again in a warm place for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake 12-15 minutes until lightly browned. Serve fresh from the oven with Chocolate Mexicano or hot coffee.

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Academy of Western Artists Presents the 2014 Elmer Kelton Award to: Creating Texas: A Brief History of the Revolution

by Jeff Dane and Rod Timanus The Academy of Western Artists has awarded the 2014 Elmer Kelton award for best non-fiction book to Creating Texas: A Brief History of the Revolution by Jeffrey Dane and Rod Timanus. Jeffrey Dane (deceased Jan 2015) is a past resident of Brooklyn, New York, Rod Timanus is a current resident of Glendale, Arizona.

Award presented 3/29/2015 at the DFW Sheraton in Irving Texas. Rod Timanus accepted his award in person. Jeffrey Dane’s award was accepted by the publisher on his behalf and later will be presented to his family.

About - Creating Texas: A Brief History of the Revolution Even today, countless people at large believe there were no survivors of the Battle of the Alamo. This book goes beyond simple documentation to dispel some myths and clarify some of the realities. The authors don’t decorate or revise history but try to illuminate it, and to show not the shadow but the substance of the subject. Seldom-addressed facts, details and vignettes are woven into the tapestry of the text to tell the entire story of the Texas Revolution, which had its own sweeping and extensive aftermath.

In the attempt to pierce the armor and enter the sanctum of early 19th-century personality and character, this book also includes biographical sketches of the major and minor participants — key foreground players as well as everyday background folks, on both sides of this monumental struggle.

A special section is devoted to the three most iconic Alamo defenders, often referred to collectively as “The Alamo’s Holy Trinity”: William Barret Travis, the garrison’s 26-year-old commander; David Crockett, one of the oldest combatants to

As we continue our discussion on firearm safety, we cannot escape recent news stories of children who have gained access to a firearm and disaster was the result.

There is no such thing as being too careful with children and guns. Responsible adults should never assume that a toddler or small child may lack the finger strength to pull a trigger. Pediatricians say a child’s thumb has twice the strength of their other fingers and many firearms require less than two pounds of pressure to discharge. When a toddler’s thumb “pushes” against a trigger, invariably the barrel of the gun is pointing directly at the child’s face and body.

NEVER leave a firearm lying around the house or in a vehicle unsecured.

Child safety precautions still apply even if there are no children “living” in the house. A guest, visiting family member or neighbor’s child may come to visit.

Children are naturally curious about

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Gated River Tree provides paved roads, central water system, pavilion and rv area along with a beautiful stretch of the Frio River complete with the Lombardy Dam. This property is completely fenced with elec, water hookup, 2 rv hookups, and septic in place. All ready to enjoy with views of surrounding hills. Priced to sell at $99,000.

die in the battle; and James Bowie, perhaps the most misunderstood of all Alamo defenders, and a classic, enduring historical example of the common trap in which an exception becomes the rule. As prophets aren’t appreciated in their own lands, none of these three men were native to the area but each has become legendary.

Those who were part of the Texas Revolution — brave people, young and old, and on both sides of the conflict, who lived and suffered through it and others who died during it — were as alive then as we are today. Creating Texas is available on Kindle, Amazon, as well as through the publisher at www.LauricPress.com Reviews: “A noted philosopher once said that a failed civilization is a society whose people forget their history. As long as we have authors who research and publish the issues, I doubt if we will meet thisfate. Historians Jeffrey Dane and Rod Timanus have continued to stoke the fire.” — Sam Houston IV [Great-grandson of Gen. Sam Houston] “More than a concise timeline, Creating Texas portrays the motivations, initiatives, spirit, and fates of real people, in ways that compel the reader to wonder, given similar circumstances, ‘What would I do? Who would I follow? How would I secure my family? How would I measure up?’

— William Redmann [Descendant of the Louisiana branch of the Bowie family]“‘The causes of the Texas Revolution were as varied as the landscape...’ — With this opening statement, the authors take us into Creating

things they don’t know about or think are “forbidden.” When a child asks questions or begins to act out “gun play,” you may want to address his or her curiosity by answering the questions as honestly and openly as possible. Don’t keep guns a “secret”. This will remove the mystery and replace natural curiosity with knowledge and understanding of safety.

It is important to remember to talk to children in a manner they can relate to and understand. This is very important, especially when teaching children about the difference between “real” and “makebelieve.” Let children know that, even though they may look the same, real guns are very different than toy guns. A real gun can hurt or kill someone, and no one should “play” with a real gun. Only toys are for play.

Try to instill a mindset of safety and responsibility relating to firearms. Be an example for your children by modeling responsible gun handling and storage.

Talk to them about what you are doing and why it is important. Let the children touch the firearms under supervision to become familiar with the gun while having the safety precautions verbally reinforced by someone they trust.

The NRA Eddie Eagle gun safety education program has some basic rules to teach children with regard to firearms. Adults should be aware that a child could discover

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a gun when a parent or another adult is not present. This could happen in the child’s own home; the home of a neighbor, friend or relative; a vehicle, or in a public place such as a school or park. If this should happen, a child should know the following rules and be taught to practice them.

Stop If a child finds or sees a gun they should stop what he/she is doing and pay attention.

Don’t Touch!

A child may think the best thing to do if he/she finds a gun is to pick it up and take it to an adult.

A child needs to know he/she should NEVER touch a gun he/she may find or see unless an adult is present.

Leave the Area (if possible) and get help This would include never taking a gun away from another child or trying to stop someone from using gun.

Tell an Adult Immediately and show them where the gun is These are a good starting point but if your family owns and uses firearms routinely, more expansive guidelines need to be taught for long term safe use of guns.

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

2015 Summer Internships

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

Must be mechanically inclined and familiar with machinery and equipment.

Must be willing to work any shift. Flexible hours.

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

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

An equal opportunity employer.

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

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

EOE Live-In Child Care Workers Hill Country Youth Ranch is searching for mission-minded people to work with abused and orphaned children on one of our residential campuses near Kerrville or Leakey.

Room and board. Benefits package.

HELP WANTED Family-style homes. Ranch setting.

Seasonal Housekeepers 21 or older. Singles or married needed, must be dependcouples. No pets. No dependent children. Subject to background able and have own transcheck and drug test. portation, Apply in person Call Angelina at 830-367-6111 or and the Frio Pecan Farm, email contact@youth-ranch.org.

Leakey, Texas EOE

WANTED

FOR SALE Loveseat 68”wide opens to 68”x42” Designed for Recreational Vehicle Original price $539 make an offer! call 214-236-1540

2003 MONTANA RV 5TH WHEEL 38-FT; EXCELLENT CONDITION; ONE OWNER; TWO ROOF-TOP AIR CONDITIONERS; LIFE TIME RUBBER ROOF; NEW TIRES; LOTS OF OTHER AMENITIES. LOCATED IN CONCAN. MUST SEE!! 361-550-0578 OR 361-550-7489

The H.E. Butt Family Foundation (The Foundation Camp) seeks a full time GROUNDSKEEPER. This position will work in our canyon camp facility location outside Leakey, TX. The groundskeeper will maintain and beautify grounds, planters, trees, and shrubs. Some prior experience is desired but training will be provided. For more information or to apply, please contact Shelley at 713 303 7086 or email sseverson@hebff.org.

The H.E. Butt Family Foundation (The Foundation Camp) seeks a full time, experienced LEAD PAINTER and full time, experienced ASSISTANT PAINTER. These positions wil work in our canyon camp facility located outside Leakey, TX. Painters will apply decorative and protective materials to interior and exterior surfaces of various structures, operate related equipment and comply with all hazardous materials guidelines. For more information or to apply, please contact Shelley at 713 303 7086 or email sseverson@hebff.org

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

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1. Spline 2. A lofty level

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

WE PAY A CASH REWARD OF

$70

$62

and WE PAY FOR EVERY (You can fit at TON that’s still kickin’. (Green) least one ton of logs, 4’’ across and bigger on any pickup)

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

FARM FRESH EGGS $2.50 DOZEN @ BURK FEED LEAKEY TEXAS OR CALL 830-232-4752

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for every DEAD (Dry) ton you drag in;

Go get ‘em!

FRESH EGGS

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WANTED

HELP WANTED

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

FOR SALE

Across

DEADLINE MONDAY 5:00 p.m.

ONLY 20 CENTS PER WORD!!!

EMPLOYMENT

FOR SALE

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REAL ESTATE

WE HAVE MOVED!! Come see us in our new location at 763 Highway 83!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

COMMERCIAL NEW LISTING! Modern Office Building on Highway 83 with a total of 5 acres to the rear. Perfect for RV Park or several types of commercial development. Access is also provided from FM 1120. Would also make a great location for an apartment complex. Will consider selling office separately from land. Call for details.

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

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

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

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

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

FRIO TERRITORIES! BEAUTIFUL RIVER FRONT

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

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

SPRING HILL 3.52 acres with a beautiful view overlooking Leakey. City water, Price reduced to $59,900 SPRING HILL 5.1 acres in Spring Hill Subdivision, great view amenity, only $59,900.

TWIN FORKS. Full one acre in unit one, huge oaks, beautiful building site, $49,900. Access to the most beautiful river park on the Frio River!!! In my opinion, this is the best available lot in the development. Hurry on this one!!

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

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

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

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

Call for details.

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

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

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

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

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

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NOW OPEN FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS 11AM-9PM

830-232-5022

At the Frio Pecan Farm Pavilion

BEER & WINE AVAILABLE

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

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

GOOD FRIDAY MOVIE NIGHT Showing:

The Passion of the Christ Friday, April 3rd 6:30 – 8:30 PM at

Church in the Valley Fellowship Hall Hwy 83 South, Leakey, TX This is Mel Gibson’s epic film which focuses on the last 12 hours of Jesus's life -- from the betrayal, trial and death of Jesus to his brutal crucifixion and resurrection from the tomb. The film is spoken entirely in Latin and Aramaic.

The Crucifixion scenes are violent and incredibly graphic. Rated R - 127 minutes

- FREE Admission - FREE Popcorn and Drink -

This movie is rated R Everyone 17 and older is welcome.

Junior High Dance Raffle Joy Jar Gift Certificates were generously donated by the following businesses:

The Turquoise Antler Mill Creek Café Josh’s Frio River Outfitters Mama Chole’s BB&G Bakery Leakey Beverage Barn The Historic Leakey Inn and Frio Springs The Friends Grill Mustang Sally’s Boutique Hawaiian Shaved Ice Eagle Automotive Frio Canyon Dollar Plus Store Dora’s Nursery 337 W RR 337 LEAKEY, TEXAS 830-232-3337

Almost $900 in gift certificates!!

Please support our 7th Grade fundraiser. We are holding a raffle to raise money for the Junior High Spring Dance honoring 8th grade graduates. You may contact a 7th grade student or parent to buy a raffle ticket Drawing will be Monday, April 6th.

ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO THE 7TH GRADE ACTIVITY FUND

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

SERTA & CORSICANA MATTRESSES

FRIDAYS

LADIES NIGHT ALL YOU CAN EAT FRIED CATFISH

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

OPEN SUNDAYS !!

9a.m.-8p.m.

Corner of 83 and 337 DOWNTOWN, LEAKEY, TEXAS

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

Fri. 7-9 Sat. 8-9

AT HONDO NATIONAL BANK WE KNOW YOUR NAME!

“DO I LOOK LIKE I WANT TO ENTER

APRIL 11th

“See YOU at The Buckhorn”

BAR OPEN Monday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

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

Sunday Noon - 8 p.m.

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

Sunday Noon - 8 p.m.

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

Sunday Noon - 8 p.m.

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

TIRE AND WHEEL CONNECTION

2805 Highway 90 West Hondo, Texas 78861

830.426.TIRE (8473) www.TireandWheelConnection.com

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

MY 16-DIGIT ACCOUNT NUMBER?

FRIO CANYON SALON at FRIO SPRINGS LODGES

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

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

Lodging on the Springs of the Beautiful Frio Springs

TRI-CANYON BRANCH

THE HISTORIC LEAKEY INN

410 S. HWY. 83 LEAKEY, TEXAS 830.232.4553

830-232-5246 Motorcycle friendly

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

Leakey, texas