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Current Weekly News for Leakey, Camp Wood, Sabinal, Utopia and Surrounding Areas Vol. 5 No. 16

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RENOVATION OR TYRANNY? ............................ Page 7

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Texas History Club Visits Burrier Museum ............................ Page 4

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EMS REPORT

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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

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April 22, 2015

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Miss MiMi testi�ies in favor of HB 3460 (locally known as Miss MiMi’s law) At the State Capitol Tuesday (April 14th), MiMi Hardwick testi�ied before the House Committee of Business and Industry in support of HB 3460. She was accompanied on the trip to Austin by Jack and Terri DuBose (who also testi�ied).

Our Representative for District 53, Andrew Murr, authored this bill, which protects property owner’s First Amendment Rights to display patriotic, historic �lags of Texas (such as the “Come and Take it Flag”) in Homeowner’s Associations. HB 3460 amends the 82nd Legislatures property code to further rein-in over-reaching, out-of-control HOA Boards from usurping member’s inalienable rights. Having been �ined �200 for �lying her “Come and Take it” �lag, Miss MiMi said in her testimony: “The fortunate citizens of Texas show honor to those “Warriors for Freedom” by �lying the �lags they displayed, carried and fought for. Those same �lags remind us to display thanks for how fortunate we are to enjoy living here in freedom … Being a daughter of this, the grandest state in the United States of America, gives me and us a heavy responsibility to show the world how to appreciate and attend great honor to our forefathers, our foundation, and our �lags.”

HB 3460 received registered support from a number of individuals and organizations. If this passes the House, it will then go on to Senate Hearings. Your support and especially thanks to Representative Murr would be greatly appreciated.

Pictured: MiMi Hardwick of Leakey, Texas testifies before the House Committee of Business and Industry. MiMi received the only round of applause given that day.

Two Leakey ISD Students Participate in Lions District 2-A2 Youth Scholarship Contest

by Fred R. McNiel, Youth Scholarship Chairman

The Leakey Lions Club is pleased to announce that Jacy Gray and Chase Reagor, both students at Leakey ISD, participated in the Lions International Youth Scholarship competition that was held in Kerrville on Friday afternoon, April 10th! Jacy Gray, daughter of Shawn and Steve Gray, a senior, and soon to be valedictorian of her graduating class at Leakey ISD, placed second in the Outstanding Youth Contest and was awarded a $500 scholarship to the college or university of her choosing. Jacy has already been accepted to Texas A&M in College Station where she will study petroleum engineering this fall!

Chase Reagor, son of Charlie and Annisa Reagor and a junior at Leakey ISD participated in the Diabetes Essay Contest. While Chase did not place in the district competition in Kerrville he nevertheless was well prepared and read an outstanding essay! Chase did win first place in our local essay contest and as a result was eligible to advance to the district completion. Both Jacy and Chase will receive $250 in prize money awarded by our local Leakey Lions Club!

Earlier his spring I delivered the contest applications to Leakey ISD counselor, Pat Sewell and explained what scholarship money was available for students who choose to participate in the Youth Scholarship Competition. Leakey ISD art and English teacher, Joan

McCarson asked her Honors English students to write diabetic essays. Chase Reagor’s essay was identified by Mrs. McCarson as the top essay in her honors English class. Alexis Webb and Deborah Odom both wrote excellent essays and placed second and third in the local competition.

I accompanied these students to the competition in Kerrville that was held in conjunction with the annual Lions Club District 2-A2 Convention.

District 2-A2 is comprised of more than forty Lions Clubs located in 21 counties in South Texas. We departed Leakey promptly at 11: 00 a.m. on Friday, April 10th, and after eating lunch at the La Fours Restaurant in Kerrville we arrived at the Inn of the Hills hotel where the conference was being held. The competition began at 1:00 p.m. and was concluded by 4: 00 p.m. Students from all across South Texas were present for the competition. The winners of the scholarships were announced at a social that more than two hundred guests attended that evening. After the social was over we returned to Leakey and arrived home about 9:30 p.m.

The Leakey Lions Club is very proud of both of these young people and wants to take this opportunity to

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Two World War II veterans from Leakey, Edith Smith and A. G. Hood, took Honor Flight #22 from Austin, Texas, to Washington D. C. leaving Austin at noon Friday, April 10, and arriving in Washington D.C. four hours later. There were 40 veterans in all taking the flight. Some, A. G. commented “were very handicapped.” They stayed at the Hilton Hotel, where they had dinner. All of the veterans were placed in wheelchairs and all had guardians, who took excellent care of them. Each veteran was given a cap and two shirts to wear during their visit and as a souvenir to take home.

On Saturday, they were taken to the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, World War II Memorial, Korean Memorial, Womens Memorial, and the Arlington National Cemetery. It was there that they witnessed the changing of the guard, and a lady in a red dress, A. G. observed, placed a wreath on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Edith counted the 21 steps taken by the guards each way. She recognized the symbol as a reminder of the 21 gun salute. Next up was the Marine Corp monument known as the Iwo Jima statue, the Air Force Memorial which consisted of three planes in

Pictured: Jacy Gray and Chase Reagor

thank all of the students for their hard work in preparing for the youth contests! We also want to congratulate the parents of these students for rearing such outstanding young people! A big thanks to Mrs. McCarson for working so diligently and helping these students prepare for the contest. These students and their parents will be honored and recognized at a Leakey Lions Club social and meal that will be held later in May.

by Billie Franklin

the air, and the Pentagon Memorial. They did not get to see the Capitol though. It was on lock down. Edith was especially impressed with the Womens Memorial.

After that, they were taken by bus to the airport, with police escort. This was the weekend of the Cherry Blossom Festival and with all the crowd, both were

grateful for the police escort. They boarded the plane at 5:30 pm and were fed on the plane. It was there that they had mail call. There were letters from friends and family that were distributed to the veterans. They got to read them as they flew back to Texas. Just like when they were in the service, they compared who got the most letters.

Back in Austin, there was another reception for the World War II veterans. A group sang Irving Berlin’s “God Bless America,” made a favorite of all Americans by Kate Smith during World War II. Everywhere the people wanted to just touch them, shake their hand, and one lady kissed A. G. he admitted. A. G. was impressed that the people care so much and just wanted to reach out to touch the veterans. Each veteran was given a book about the World War II Memorial called “Jewel of the Nile,” and a World War II medal.

Earl Morse and Jeff Miller are the Co-Founders of the Honor Flight, a non-profit organization. The web site for the Honor Flight program that A. G. and Edith took is honorflightaustin.org and the phone number is 1-888-530-8880. Or you can write to them at 815 A-Brazos Street, UPS Box 498, Austin, Texas, 78701-2514. This was a real treat for two World War II veterans from Leakey and they do highly recommend that if possible, other veterans should go.

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Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Edwards County Commissioner’s Corner Yes, admittedly I have not written in a good while and again there is little excuse except to say I would have been writing about the same things over and over. That of course is the condition of our County Roads. Since there were some things of definite interest on our April 14th Commissioners’ Court Agenda, I decided to it was again time to write this column.

First though, let me say how nice it was to receive the rains we have over the last several days. Since April 12th the USGS Stream Gauge here in Barksdale has recorded just slightly over 3 inches of rain. Needless to say the countryside is green, the grass and weeds have grown as if on steroids and unless I can get time to mow, soon I will not be able to find my truck.

Prior to the April 14th meeting, I was contacted numerous times regarding a military exercise named Jade Helm.

There many stories about the depth and reason for Jade Helm. Initially, I did not pay to much attention to it since Edwards County was not on the list of Counties that were to be affected.

Then, when we received the agenda, I discovered it was listed and that a small part of the exercise would be held in Edwards County. I Googled Jade Helm and found over 36,500,000 posts. The internet can be a wonderful resource, but it can also be full of false and hysterical postings. So how do you sift thru all of the information to discover what is fact and what is fiction? Good question and one I do not have an answer for. I do know that I was very concerned as while I am very patriotic, that does not mean I totally trust our government; and at this point I felt it would take a lot of convincing for me to support this training operation. On the morning of Commissioners’ Court, I had opportunity to visit with Lt. Col. Rob Paulak, Col. Lastoga (both Special Forces) and Francisco Oquendo, (Retired Special Forces) for several minutes. I outlined my concerns and related the concerns of those who contacted me. Even after listening to what was proposed, I was still not fully convinced that the benefits of the exercise out weighed the potential for a bad outcome. I don’t care who you are; you just don’t publish a map and list Texas as “Hostile” and think that

everything is fine.

Instead of using my own words here to describe what took place, I have taken the liberty of copying the section of our Commissioners’ Court Meeting notes relating to the Jade Helm Exercise that are posted on the County’s Face Book page after each meeting. Note, these are not the official minutes of the meeting but are only a summary of what took place.

“Lt. Col. Rob Paulak stood before the court and presented his case regarding US Army Special Operations Command Training Exercise JADE HELM in Edwards County, July 2015- September 2015, along with Col. Lastoga and Francisco Oquendo, The military seeks written invitation from the county for the practice of realistic training. It is an 8 week warfare exercise but would only be here in Rocksprings for 2-4 days, give or take. All law enforcement personnel would be informed and notified when the 12 soldiers would be coming to Edwards County. They will have some sort of “marking”, for lack of a better word, to separate them from civilians. The only time someone MAY come into town would be for food and / or gasoline. They will be extracted around 2-3 AM so they stay in their “realistic” mind set of being overseas.

These soldiers have been skillfully trained, but they have lost that ability to interact with anyone outside of the military. If they were to need assistance from a landowner / homeowner while hiding out, most of them wouldn’t know how to interact with said person to ask for their help. That is what this training is really about. Lt. Col Rob Paulak assured us there would be no sort of our rights taken away. There is not any guns being taken away, there is no discussion over “Martial Law” being enacted nor has there ever been. This is simply training for the young soldiers to become interactive with the civilians around them, no matter where they may be. Alex Dula, Emergency Management Coordinator questioned whether this would be a one-time training or an annual thing? Lt. Col. Paulak stated they would like for this to be an annual training but the invitation, if received next month, is only good for the dates of July –September 2015. Each year

by Lee Sweeten

they would come back and present their were placed together since both affected is just not working. We must address this case to Commissioners’ Court seeking the County Road Department. issue soon. Again, no formal action was a written invitation for that said year.

D. Discuss and/or approve purchasing taken.

Another question was asked by one of a Terrain King mower for Road The Court approved to pursue Consider our guests in the audience regarding if Department and a TxCDBG 2015/2016 Colonia we would know who the land owner G. Discuss and/or approve changes Construction Fund Application for Camp is that they will be doing this training in structure and salaries of Road Wood Hills Water Improvement Project, on, as well as how we know if agreed Department and review applicants. and schedule public hearing date on the upon by the court, they will not just Robert Pena, County Road Supervisor, grant application for Tuesday April 28th, completely do the opposite of what presented a proposal regarding the at 6:00 PM at the Mary B Powers Hall in they are saying now? Lt. Col. Paulak purchase of a Terrain King Mower Barksdale. Many of you may remember replied by saying he would speak with and Cutter. The cost would estimate that several years ago the County the land owner and if he / she does not roughly $112,820.00 for both items of applied for and received a similar grant mind them releasing their name then he equipment. My personal feeling was that but after drilling test holes no adequate would be glad to, otherwise he would we need to revamp our salary structure water was discovered and the project like to keep their privacy just that. where we can hire and keep qualified was terminated. Perhaps we will have Commissioner Sweeten spoke up and operators before we need to purchase better luck this time. basically asked the same thing regarding more equipment. Judge Shanklin agreed By the time you read this and weather saying one thing and doing the complete and suggested that the money might be permitting the first phase of the opposite and he and the men present better served by using it to improve the Barksdale Water Improvement Project from the Army agreed upon them salaries of Road Department Employees. will have started. Crews have already sending us the document they would There was no formal action taken been on site to conduct some initial require as our “invitation” and all of the regarding the purchase of the Mower/ work and should be gearing up to lay Court (i.e. Judge and Commissioners) Cutter. water lines and make connections in the would be able to edit it any way they felt I presented 2 different documents to next several days. necessary and once done so, it would the Court relating to the current budget This week’s quotes comes from “James be added back to the agenda for next of the Road Department along with a Madison” who said, “The rights of month’s Commissioners’ Court and they summary of precinct mileages and the persons, and the rights of property, are would either approve or disapprove the State Transportation Code requirements the objects, for the protection of which JADE HELM training. Everyone there for reporting work done and needed Government was instituted.” and from had a chance to express their concerns improvements on County Roads. I also William J. Brennan, Jr. who said, “The and / or fears if this was to be passed mentioned that I had sent a survey to Framers of the Bill of Rights did not and for the most part it seemed as if surrounding Counties related to their purport to ‘create’ rights. Rather, they everything was addressed to the best of salary structures and any incentives designed the Bill of Rights to prohibit everyone’s knowledge. No action was given. I related that while I had hoped our Government from infringing taken on this item. “ to have the information compiled to rights and liberties presumed to be While the above mentions it would be give the Court, I had only received one preexisting.” in Rocksprings for no more than 4 days, returned survey so far and once more As always, if you have comments on in reality it will happen on a ranch in the had been returned the information would this article or other County related North Eastern part of the County and be compiled and presented to the Court. issues, feel free to contact me either on there would not be any interaction with One thing is for sure, with slightly my cell (210) 912-8481 or via email at locals. This item will be back on the over 290 miles of County roads here in burrogone@yahoo.com You can also agenda next month and a final decision Edwards County and with only one 4 follow the County on Face Book and on will be made at that time. If the Court person crew, the current system in place the web at www.co.edwards.tx.us does approve the Jade Helm Exercise, there will be a list of stipulations that the Military must agree and adhere to.

Shawn Streib Gray, Broker From my personal perspective, 830-232-4500 it appeared that the individuals 230 US Hwy. 83 Leakey, Texas 78873 who came and made the proposal to us, were a little perplexed that HOMES Oaks Subdv. $77,045 we did not immediately approve Property 002: 2 story family home in Saddle Mtn. on 2+ Property 044: 3.2 ac. lot w/gated entrance, paved roads, “Operation Jade Helm.” Perhaps underground electricity and city water. Nice oaks & no ac. Sits on bank of creek. Lots of decks + hot tub! Fun cedar! $64,500 TERMS. house!! $179,950 our Court is one of very few that Property 009: Lovely& spacious 4BD/4BA home on 1.5+ Property 045-046 : Canyon Oaks/Concan lots. River chose to have it all in writing acs. Frontage on Little Dry Frio. Pool and huge oaks. access, elec./ water available. 1ac. $42,500 per lot before making a decision.

Must See!! $249,000 Property 047: 1+/- ac. lot Mountain Valley in Concan.

Property 010: Log cabin on Patterson Creek under giant Close to golf course, House Pasture, Frio. Rentals OK!!!

Two other agenda items (below)

REAL COUNTY COURT RESULTS April 13, 2015

by Julie Becker

Matthew Hosea Allen, Driving While License Suspended with previous Conviction or Suspension, Revocation Hearing, Court approved modification to extend probation for 9 months, $150 warrant fee; Corky Dale Neal, Driving While License Suspended with previous Conviction or Suspension, Revocation Hearing, Defendant Pled True, sentenced to 45 days in County jail with credit for time served; Matthew Jarrett Schaefer, Bail Jumping & Failure to Appear, Defendant Pled Guilty, sentenced to 60 days in County jail with credit for time served; Matthew Jarrett Schaefer, Assault Causing Bodily Injury, Family Violence, Defendant Pled Guilty, sentenced to 60 days in County jail with credit for time served; Bradley Dwaine Adcock, Driving While Intoxicated, Reset to May 11, 2015; Sheri Elene Baker, Duty on Striking Unattended Vehicle, Reset to May 11, 2015;

Heather Renae Crawford, Theft

by Check, Defendant Pled Guilty, sentenced to 12 months Deferred Adjudication, $1,000 fee, $309 court costs, Restitution $156 to Stripes, $134.53 to Leakey Mercantile, $72.98 to Real County Hot Check Fund, standard reporting, 11 months to pay; Devon Leon Frenzel, Assault Causing Bodily Injury, Reset to May 11, 2015; Jose Gonzalez Gonzalez, Driving While Intoxicated, Defendant Pled No Contest, sentenced to 180 days in jail probated for 12 months, $500 fine, $249 court costs, standard reporting, $40 per month reporting fees, 20 hours Community Service, 11 months to pay; State will take into consideration cause# 2307; Bobby Andrew Harlow, Reckless Driving, Defendant Pled Guilty, sentenced to 6 months Deferred Adjudication, $300 fee, $309 Court costs, 20 hours Community Service, $175 Attorney fees, $40 per month reporting fees, 5 months to pay and complete community service;

The Jade Helm Issue A brazen disregard for the expressed opinions of the good citizens of Real County was on display at the Commissioners Court meeting last Monday. Some of us have become accustomed to having very little influence on governmental affairs in these tumultuous times. But we must not fall apathetic to the whims of those who seek to take our voice. Some of us have learned in dealing with governmental affairs on the state and federal level as we travel farther from home the smaller our voice becomes. Conversely it would seem then the closer to home the louder our voice should be. At least that is the way our system was designed. In the last Commissioners Court meeting they said to us no, our voice does not matter, even here close to home.

We heard from many people from the community with concerns about military training in close proximity with civilians. There were many concerns expressed but most arguments I suspect centered on the suspicion surrounding the use or misuse of the military by this administration. I do not recall one single expression of support for the operation called Jade Helm 15. But to our surprise and dismay and despite overwhelming opposition the Commissioners Court voted unanimously to invite the controversial operation.

Did I detect the biggest voice of opposition were from those with military backgrounds? Perhaps. But I will speak for myself as a proud veteran. I believe because it is we who have served in the military who do not want to see what we love politicized and corrupted like so many other governmental institutions. When traveling, my wife and I have on many occasions approached the American in uniform just to shake their hands and thank them for all they do for us. We do not wish those efforts to be undermined by those in power who seemingly are anti-military or even anti-American.

Perhaps it is the continuing strategy of this administration to

Carlos Jesus Martinez, Harassment, Defendant Pled No Contest, sentenced to 6 months Deferred Adjudication, $300 fee, $309 court costs, 20 hours Community Service, no contact with victim, reporting via mail, 5 months to complete. Permission to travel to Dallas County; Patrick Jose Musquiz, Possession of Marijuana <2oz., Reset to July 6, 2015; Chad Scott Parker, Theft of Property, Defendant Pled Guilty, sentenced to 180 days in jail, probated for 12 months, $1000 fine, $309 court costs, $60 Restitution to Stripes, standard reporting, terms and conditions, $40 per month reporting fees, 11 months to pay fine; John Truman Pitcher, Terroristic Threat, Reset to May 11, 2015; Donald Lynn White, Assault Causing Bodily Injury Family Violence, Reset to May 11, 2015; Corky Neal, Possession of Marijuana <2oz., Defendant Pled Guilty, sentenced to 45 days with Credit for Time Served.

divide us and now is using these techniques in an attempt to knowingly derive suspicion and mistrust of the military. We must guard against that. But we must also not allow any government the open use of our land to train for “unconventional warfare” using American soldiers pitted against American citizens as subjects. As a veteran, that abhors me. After the Civil War the government promised in the form of legislation, the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878 never again to employ the use of American troops against its citizens. The kind of training proposed here is just too close to the real thing for some people.

It matters not whether the people are right or wrong in their assessments on the issue, whether nefarious in nature or innocuous. The people shall have a voice. It has been reported the economic impact on the local economy would be small, almost negligible, so it seems this should not be an overriding issue of concern for the commissioners. The Commissioners Court erred in dismissing the people without a word to them expressing their position on this issue nor did they pose a single question to the military presenter.

In the announcement of the 5-0 decision I thought in my mind, “Did you not hear us?” only to hear those words actually echoed seconds later. In situations like this I try to put myself in their shoes. But I cannot imagine the total and complete dismissal of all my friends and neighbors in such a lackadaisical fashion. Sure, if it’s a divided issue, go ahead and vote your conscience. That is why we elect you. In this case regardless of the commissioners’ personal views they should have shown deference to the united opinion of the people, lest we be voiceless in America and in Real County.

This is not what good governance looks like.

The people will not forget.

Jack DuBose Leakey, TX

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

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

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

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

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$89,000 Property 048: Beautiful, heavily treed lot in The Ranch.

Oak, pecan & elm trees in abundance. 6.37 acs. Frio River 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 NEWProperty 012: 20ac 13573 SH127. Great “do-it-all” property. Well, elec. meter, septic, new portable building, fenced. Hunting ok$130,000 Property 015: 37.72 acs. of excellent hunting property.

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

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

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

Gorgeous creek and swimming hole. No restrictions.

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JAIL REGISTER

Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report April 12 - April 18, 2015

April 12- April 18, 2015

ALLEN,HOSEA MATTHEW, 49 W/ M, LEAKEY, TEXAS, A/O CASTRO, VIOLATION OF PROBATION - DRIVING WHILE LICENSE INVALID WITH PREVIOUS CONVICTION RELEASED TO PROBATION

4/12/2015 @ • 017 responded to Harley’s Hideaway in Camp Wood for a welfare check • 126 responded to a residence on US Highway 83 North in Leakey for an agency assist FCEMS • 1022 responded to Mill Creek in Leakey for an agency assist FCEMS • 1439 responded to Cedar Hills in Camp Wood for an assault • 2114 responded to a residence on Mountain Street in Leakey for an agency assist FCEMS 4/14/2015 @ • 1354 responded to a residence on Ranch Road 337 East of Leakey for Civil Process 4/15/2015 @ • 913 locate and responded to a residence on Pecan Shadows Drive in Leakey for abusive calls to 9-1-1 service • 1050 responded to the Hot Dog Stand in Leakey for an agency assist FCEMS

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Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Gary Dale Selby, Deceased (“Decedent”), were issued on April 13, 2015, in Cause No. 2015-1195-PR in the County Court of Real County, Texas, to Ellen Jane Selby, 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 Ellen Jane Selby c/o Randy L. Crispin, Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 492, Leakey, Texas 78873.

Dated this 16th day of April, 2015.

By: /s/ Randy L. Crispin Randy L. Crispin SBN 05081600 P.O. Box 492 Leakey, TX 78873 830-968-1311 Attorney for Ellen Jane Selby, Independent Executor of the Estate Of Gary Dale Selby, Deceased

COUNTY-CITY CLEANUP

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

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

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2053 responded to TX Highway 55 North for a public assist 2158 responded to Pendley Road in Leakey for a loud noise complaint 2220 responded to C & P Motel in Leakey for a wellness check 2336 responded to North Leon Klink Street in Camp Wood for a loud music complaint 4/18/2015 @ 354 responded to Middleton Drive in Leakey for a wellness check 1049 responded to South 3rd Street in Camp Wood for a civil standby 1115 responded to Ranch Road 336 North of Leakey for a motorcycle accident 1352 responded to River Road in Camp Wood for an attempted break-in 1459 responded to Sherman Lane in Leakey for a report of gun shots

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1127 responded to a residence on US Highway 83 North one mile south of the Garven Store for damage to a gate 1415 responded to TX Highway 41 one mile west of the Garven Store for a motor vehicle accident 4/16/2015 @ 859 responded to US Highway 83 just North of Leakey for loose livestock 1234 responded to a residence on Bonner Road North of Leakey for break-in 1737 responded to a residence on Ranch Road 336 for a child locked in a vehicle 1812 responded to US Highway 83 North of Leakey for a report of a reckless driver 4/17/2015 @ 1413 responded to Pecan Shadows Drive in Leakey for an attempted breakin 1916 responded to Ranch Road 336 for boulders in the road way

NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF GARY DALE SELBY

Randy L. Crispin ATTORNEY AT LAW 121 Oak Hill, Ste. 2 Leakey, Texas 78873

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“For March 2015 Sabinal EMS responded to a total of 13 dispatches. 18 patients seen.

6 received treatment but were not transported, 6 transported to Uvalde Memorial Hospital, 4 transported to Medina Regional Hospital, 1 Fire Standby, and 1 Medical Alarm Response The State granted variance was used 2 time out of the 13 dispatches, and 6.5 days were covered using the variance.

Sabinal EMS, Inc. is currently operating under a variance granted

by Texas Department of State Health Services. The law requires two certified personnel on the ambulance at all times. The variance allows Sabinal EMS, Inc. to operate out of compliance by allowing one non-certified driver and one certified technician.”

Please contact me should you have any questions.

Cordially, Javier R. Flores EMS Administrator

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The Club at Concan will once again play host to the 2nd Annual Marcus Martinez Memorial Golf Tournament.

This fun-filled fundraiser, which is hosted by the parents of Leakey Eagle golfers, raises much needed funds for the Leakey Golf Program.

All profits after expenses are donated by the parents to the Leakey Golf Activity Account, which helps in the funding of the golf program.

Coach Brian Leiker’s golf program at Leakey ISD has flourished in recent years, and this year is no different.

Both boys’ and girls’ teams are headed to the UIL 1A State

Golf Tournament in Austin next week. This success could

Concan owner Barbara Arthur, Parkview/Riverside owner

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Doug Shearer, Frio Canon, Jake and Rosa Sanchez, parents of

Leakey Eagle Golfers, Club at Concan members, and so many more.

The tournament fundraiser will be held at the Club at Concan on May 3rd, 2015 beginning at 1: 00 pm. Aside from the actual tournament, they will once again have a helicopter golf ball drop and a silent auction. Golf Ball Drop tickets are available from any Leakey golfer or parent. They are $10.00 per ticket and available until the day of the tournament.

So dust the winter off those clubs, grab your team members or come alone, and head down to the Club at Concan to play 18 holes for a worthwhile cause.

Leakey High School Gears up for Prom Leakey High School are gearing up for the Leakey High School Prom under the twinkling lights at Frio Springs Lodges. Casino Royale 2015 will take place on Saturday night, May 9th, from 8:00 pm through midnight.

Before the prom begins, the Junior Class will honor the Senior Class of 2015 at the Junior/Senior Banquet which will be held at Rio Bella Resort on RR 1120 beginning at 7:00 pm.

If a Leakey High School student needs to purchase prom tickets, they can see LC Medina, Alexis Webb, or Debra Odom. Out-of-town guest permission forms are available in Jan Faulkner’s office, and must be approved by Kay Keen no later than Wednesday, May 6th, 2015.

Texas History Club Visits Burrier Museum It all started with Ms. MiMi. She helped us with our DRT essays. That’s when we got to meet Mr. Burrier. He gave us a lot of good information and talked about the Alamo, Goliad Massacre and San Jacinto, also the Civil War. He had a lot of remarks of the real deal. He has canteens and artifacts.

He also has his own Library of old history books and best of all some of them were written by him. He also has the replica canon and flag from the “Come and Take It” fight. I like him because he loves the way of life back then and lives like they would today. He has old cups and jars as well as clothing and uniforms.-by Dillon Wilson If you are wondering what I learned at Mr. Burrier’s then I will tell you. The first thing we learned was about the canteens they used. He had three canteens! On was wooden and the other ones were metal. The second thing I learned was that he was in 5

battles. The last thing I learned was that the Warriors had to have armor. I think that trip was amazing. – by Aubrey Preece I learned that the canteens changed. They went from what looked like a little barrel to a smaller lighter version with wool over it. I learned many other things too, about the Alamo and the Runaway scrape from Ms. MiMi and Mr. Burrier. It’s all thanks to my friends in the History Club! – by Chloe Davidson When I went to Mr. Burrier’s house I learned about the canteens. We learned about the hollow buffalo horn that was used by the soldiers to hold gun powder.

Sometimes learning about history can be fun but when we go to Mr. Burrier’s Museum it’s fantastic. Those are the things we learned about Texas History from Mr. Burrier and his collection. – Colt Satterwhite

Leakey ISD Presents “The Oscars” The Leakey ISD Music Department will present “The Oscars” on Saturday, April 25th in the school gym. This will be a fundraiser for the music department, and will feature games and booths for children beginning at 5 PM, and a Talent Showcase at 7 PM. For tickets purchased in advance, prices are $4 for children, $5 for adults, $7 for kids including 10 booth tickets, and $8 for adults including 10 booth tickets.

Each ticket includes admittance, two slices of pizza, and water or tea. Food will be served during the Talent Showcase. Tickets may also be purchased at the door for an additional dollar. To purchase advance tickets, please call 232-5595, ext. 2112.

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Nueces Canyon High School Area Track Meet Results

By Coaches Roe Burleson and Cody Ross

The Nueces Canyon track teams traveled to Tilden for the Area Track Meet.

The Nueces Canyon girls team scored 90 points, finishing second in a field of twelve at the Area Track meet.

Congratulations to the Nueces Canyon Girls Track Team.

The Nueces Canyon boys finished 5th overall as a team with 61 points. A unanimous 7 out of 7 boys qualified for the regional meet. Congrats to all of these young men on their hard work and success.

The top four places advance to the regional meet that will be held at Pflugerville’s Hendrickson High School on May 1st and 2nd.

Individual Results are as follows: · Jacob Harmon: 1st Pole Vault (10 ft. 6 inches)

· Josh Rodriguez: 4th high jump, 2nd 400M · Joseph White: 4th long jump, 100 M · Ben Carabajal: 4th 800M · 4X200 Relay team: 2nd - Dalton Pannell, Joseph White, Ben Carabajal, Anthony Martinez · 4X400 Relay team: 3rd - Joseph White, Ben Carabajal, Wesley Harmon, Josh Rodriguez · Gabby Irwin: 3rd high jump, 3rd triple jump, 4th 200m. dash · Bethany Fisher: 2nd discus, 4th shot put · Vicki Ruiz: 3rd discus, 6th shot put · Aspen Winston: 4th 300m hurdles · Natalia Deleon: 5th 800m dash · Megan Sifuentes: 6th 100m

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Grace White, Haley Luce · 400m Relay Team: 3rd - Jaden Aguilera, Grace White, Aspen Winston, Gabby Irwin Special thanks to the Nueces Canyon Fans who traveled to Tilden, they were in full force and could be heard by everyone supporting our kids. Thank you for your support. Go Blue!

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FFA has been in existence. They placed twelfth in area which is nothing to be ashamed of. The Dairy Foods team consisted of Ozzie Watters, Nikki Ramirez, Alisa Threadgill, and Kristol Perez. Next came the horse team which did an exceptional job considering most are first time judgers. They competed very well placing third in

and finished 4th in the tournament.

In Varsity Mixed Doubles, Ethan Tinsley and Nikki Ramirez drew the number two seeded team from Knippa, Rentch and Esquivel, and lost 6-0, 6-0 in first round action. In the consolation round they lost 62, 6-0 to Costa and Tapia from D’Hanis.

In the JV division, Grace Burleson defeated Coombes from Medina 6-2, 6-1 in the first round and defeated Sharp from D’Hanis 6-1, 6-0 to advance to the finals where she defeated Valdez from Knippa 7-5, 6-1 to

district behind the Area winner and runner up. The Horse team consists of Daymon Joy, Mason Johnson, Josh Shearer, and Tyler Kilroy. I cannot express how proud I am of these kids and their work ethic. It has been a pleasure to train them this year and I can’t wait for next year so we can reclaim our place at the State Competition.

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take 1 place in JV Girls Singles.

Amanda White also played in the JV Girls Singles but lost in the first round to Valdez from Knippa 6-0, 6-2 and in the consolation bracket she won her match over Escalante from Medina 6-3, 6-4 before falling in the consolation finals to Coombes from Medina 4-6, 7-5, 8-10.

In JV Mixed Doubles, Alisa Threadgill and Wesley Harmon lost in the opening round to Neel and Neel from Knippa, 76, 6-4 and in the consolation side they defeated Mares and Rodriguez from D’Hanis 7-6, 6-4 to take the consolation title.

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Tennis play came to an end for the Nueces Canyon Panthers on April 6th at the District 31-A Tournament played in Uvalde. No varsity player placed first or second which would have earned a berth in the Regional Tournament in two weeks.

In Varsity Boys Doubles, the team of Josh Shearer and Mason Johnson lost to Zapata and Ruiz from Rocksprings 6-3, 6-3 in the first round which sent them into the consolation bracket where they lost their next match to Bobo and Springer from Leakey in three sets, 4-6, 6-4, and 7-6.

In Varsity Girls Singles Meagan Prather drew a first round bye and then lost in the second round of play to Garza from Knippa, 6-2, 7-5, which sent her to play for 3rd and 4th against Gazaway from Utopia. Meagan fell short by the identical score of 6-2, 7-5,

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Another fact is the smallest school ahead of us was a 4A. They don’t just compete a g a i n s t school their own size but schools whose freshman class are bigger than the town we live in and we routinely beat them. The dairy cattle team consists of Nathanial Shearer, Cres Falcon, Preston Watters, Garrett Howton, with one lone freshman to carry on the tradition in Amanda White.

Next we have the Dairy foods team once again won district which make nine out of ten years that the Nueces Canyon

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Friday, April 17 was celebrated as Nathan Carleton Day at Nueces Canyon CISD. Nathan is a senior and will graduate on May 22, 2015. Nathan has represented NC in many activities over the years. He has played football during high school and this year was named to the AllDistrict First Team. He has participated in track and has been a valuable member of the Nueces Canyon FFA Organization. He has been on the blue ribbon trailer team and has earned a welding certification.

Nathan was presented with a congratulations card and a video was shown in his honor. A cake was also served in his honor.

Nathan plans to attend Southwest Texas Junior College in the Fall and pursue a certification in Welding.

Well the spring judging season has come to an end and the Nueces Canyon FFA has done exceptional once again. First of all I want to comment on these kids work ethic and determination. They all show up before school during the week and work every day starting in January as soon as we get back from Christmas Break.

Every team member has to take a test during competition over whatever industry they are tasked with judging. The Nueces Canyon FFA students work very hard to learn these questions and how to judge the animals they are presented. I am going to greatly miss my all senior Dairy cattle Judging team who placed sixth at area missing state by just six points. This may not seem like much of an accomplishment but they were the only 1A school to place in

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Wedding Shower At the home of Mike and Jeanine Hawks, Amber Roberds, bride elect of Olin Moore, was feted with a shower. Amber is the daughter of Debbie and the late Grady Roberds. Olin is the son of Roger and Cindy Moore. A large crowd attended the party and enjoyed their refreshments on the patio. The weather was perfect for the shower and she received many gifts.

Congratulations to the young couple.

Hudson Brotherhood Hudson Brotherhood was established to be a non-denominational fellowship of men and boys in our area. It has been ongoing since the early 1900’s. Each month, excluding December, they rotate at different churches in the area. They share a devotional, sometimes a song, testimony, and breakfast. They meet from 8 to 9 am and welcome new members.

What’s Up In Utopia The lights shine on the hanging icicles, and the flames lick at the dancers feet. As time edges closer to midnight, the party is in full swing.

On April 18, Prom was hosted in the school cafeteria. The theme for this year was fire and ice, and the junior class did a wonderful job in decorating the usually plain cafeteria walls with fake icicles and flames. The dinner started at 7 P.M., and was followed by the dance at 8 P.M. During the festivities, Prom King and Queen were announced to be seniors Jordan McClanahan and Krista McDonald. The seniors celebrated their last prom, just in time, too, since graduation is in less than a month and senior trip is even closer.

Some of the seniors dancing at prom will soon be traveling to Brenham for the University Interscholastic League Regional event. This will be on April 23, and eight students are traveling to represent the school in 12 events. The Literary Criticism team made up of Kristen Cox, Abigail Mechler, Charles Dunlap, and Lane Riggs placed first at the District meet, and is the only team advancing from the

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The Plateau Water Planning Group (PWPG-Region J) held a planning meeting in Leakey on Wednesday, April 8 at the Frio Canyon Baptist Church in Leakey to discuss various water related issues related to our area. The group is in the process of updating the Regional Water Plan in which the Real-Edwards Conservation and Reclamation District is located. State planning provisions mandate that one or more representatives of the following water user groups be seated on each planning group: agriculture, counties, electric generating utilities, environment, industries, municipalities, river authorities, public, small business, water districts, and water utilities. An electric generating utility does not exist within the Plateau Region and is therefore not represented. In addition to the other 10 categories, the PWPG chose to appoint a member to represent the tourism industry because of its prevalence in the Region. Also, to insure adequate geographic representation, the PWPG made

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Last April, Keep It Really Beautiful hosted its first ever e-Recycling event in Real County, and it was a huge success. I’ve never seen so many old televisions and ancient desktop computers! We even collected an old telephone with a cord – how long has it been since you’ve seen one of those? It’s that time of year again, and Keep It Really Beautiful will be collecting your old, dusty electronics for recycling on April 24-25th at the county yard on Stanford Hollow Road between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. e-Recycling is the recycling of electronic devices such as computers, televisions, VCRs, stereos, copiers, and fax. By recycling electronic items you are not only clearing the clutter from your home, but you’re saving space in landfills, and properly disposing of potentially hazardous materials.

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school. Individuals Kelsea Keeney, third in Number Sense, Ashley Emerson, fourth in Editorial, Cecelia Schaefer, first in Prose and third in Editorial, and Jayda Martinez, first in Poetry, are advancing in their respective events. Dunlap placed second in Editorial at District, and so he is also competing in Editorial.

Kelsea Keeney is advancing to Regionals in athletic events, as well, with her sister Kaleigh Keeney when they travel to College Station on April 20-22 to compete in tennis. The girls have won many awards in tennis along with their team, such as the TTCA State 1A Team Tennis Championship, and are confident that they will advance to State.

The Keeney girls, as well as Mario Zapatero, Meghan Rainey, and Nathaniel Massa, and other students are advancing to the Regional track meet. The Area track meet was held on April 16 in Tilden.

The Golf girls are advancing to State after placing first at Regionals with a scored of 841. Kristen Cox placed second, Mikaela Loman third, and Krista McDonald fifth.

The State golf meet will be held on April 29-30.

Locals are invited to the bulky household waste collection on Thursday, April 23.

This is for Utopia area residents only,

and is an opportunity for locals to recycle bagged household trash at no charge, recyclables, and bulky household waste.

These include mattresses, furniture, wood and non-recyclable plastics such as outdoor chairs and tables, and toys. This does not include construction debris, household hazardous items such as paint or chemicals, or electronics. Electronic waste will be collected on May 16. Tires will cost the regular disposal fees, and scrap metal including appliances, metals of all kinds and metal and plastic combo items, car and truck batteries, cable wire fencing - will be accepted. Propane bottles, unless they are cut in half, will not be accepted. Neither will leaky batteries. If residents have questions, they can call Woody Golden at 830-328-1059. Cash donations to Keep Utopia Beautiful are always gratefully accepted.

Additionally, the recyclables must be presorted and then unloaded in the regular order of first regular bagged household waste, regular recycling, wooden furniture, posts and other untreated wood to be burned, bulky household items, tires, and metal. However, please remember that the community can bring bagged trash, recycling, tires and metal on every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

sure that at least one member was selected from each of the six counties. Staff persons from both the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Department of Agriculture were also appointed as nonvoting members. The PWPG members voluntarily devote considerable amounts of their time to the planning process.

The PWPG functions through procedures set forth in their adopted bylaws and follow planning guidelines establish by Legislative rule and TWDB contractual guidelines.

With planning funds administered through TWDB, the PWPG then hires technical consultants to perform the work of preparing the regional plan for planning group review and adoption. Work required completing the plan follows well-defined guidelines intended to meet the mandated legislation and to establish a degree of format uniformity between plans submitted by all 16 planning regions. The PWPG operates its administrative function through the Upper Guadalupe River Authority

(UGRA), which oversees contractual and budgetary obligations. All meetings of the PWPG are open to the public and meet Open Meetings Act requirements.

All meetings of the PWPG, including committee meetings, are open to the public where visitors are afforded the opportunity and encouraged to voice their opinions, concerns, or suggestions. Meeting locations are rotated evenly between all six counties so that all citizens within the Region would have an equal opportunity to attend. In accordance with the State Open Meetings Act, meeting notices are posted with the County Commissioners’ Courts of each county.

The purpose of the Plateau Region Water Plan is to provide a document that water planners and water users can reference for long- and short-term water management recommendations.

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Uvalde Emmaus Group will hold their monthly gathering in the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church, located the northwest corner of High and West Nopal Streets.

St. Patrick Catholic At St. Patrick, a festival will be held on May 3 with the proceeds to go toward the church property insurance. In conjunction with the festival, raffle tickets are on sale with some very nice prizes. The list of prizes is on the bulletin board. There will be hamburgers and drinks which will be on sale at 10:30 am; the festival begins at noon. There is to be a cake walk in addition to games for the children. In conjunction with the festival, there will also be a plants and garage sale. Contact for the festival and raffle is Maria Banda.

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This Sunday, Brotherhood is tentatively set to be held at First United Methodist. The church is hoping to have the fellowship hall in working order. The meal and speaker is yet to be announced. If not available, then the meeting will have to be held elsewhere.

Just drive around until you see a crowd.

First United Methodist Sabinal Methodist Ladies have their new caladium bulbs and are ready for purchase.

Contact any member and they will be happy to assist you.

This coming Sunday, the youth are in charge of the worship service. Practice is to be on Saturday. They always do a good job and will appreciate your support. Following the service, the young people and their families will be honored at a luncheon at the Sabinal Senior Citizens Center. All are invited to join the church in celebrating the future of the church, the young people.

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electronics. Maybe you feel badly for throwing away something that might have cost a small fortune when you purchased it.

Or perhaps you’ve had plans to have repairs made. Whatever your excuse, it’s time to pull that Betamax out of the shed and put it to rest for good. Just think of all the extra space you’ll have once you get rid of all those bulky tube televisions!

By recycling those old electronics instead of throwing them away, you are also doing your part to help protect our environment in Real County. Claudia Rogers, from Keep Utopia Beautiful and Utopia Recycles says, “It is critical to us in our rural area to keep our water safe to drink, our countryside beautiful and our landfills available for as long as possible. If we dump old computers and TVs in a hole to be buried or send them off to the landfill, there is potential danger to our health.” Certain components of some electronic products contain materials that render them hazardous, depending on their condition and density.

The most common recoverable commodities from e-waste are: varying

grades and types of plastic, aluminum, steel, pc board, and CRT glass. After shredding and separating electronic waste, these commodities are given new life by selling and distributing them to manufacturers and producers around the world. This recycling helps keep manufacturing costs down, because it’s more costly to mine and produce new. “By not recycling electronics, we are agreeing to pay higher costs for our new electronics as the cost of mining or manufacturing new materials is far greater than making new things using recycled materials.” says Claudia.

So come out to the county yard on Stanford Hollow Road this Friday and Saturday, April 24th & 25th, and recycle your old and unused electronics. Not only will you be giving new life to old electronics, but you’ll be helping keep Real County safe and beautiful for generations to come.

See our flyer, also in the paper today, for an extensive list of accepted items for eRecycling!

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

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WAL MART... RENOVATION OR TYRANNY?

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By Elaine Padgett Carnegie

Wal Mart...Do you believe they have plumbing problems? Well, I happen to have purchased a little house in Livingston, Texas last year amid the scenic and scent filled East Texas Piney Woods. It is roughly a 23 mile drive one way to Wal Mart which is the only place in this tiny, fairly remote rural town to purchase many types of necessities and incidentals. Wal Mart was built here in the 1970’s in the midst of a thriving largely mom and pop type retailers, rural town. Safeway, and Brookshire Brothers were where you bought groceries, there were even a couple of gas stations where they still pumped your gas and cleaned your windshield! KPRC says,”One of the largest employers in the immediate area, Livingston Walmart Supercenter, employs 422 of a population of 5,200 people.

A large portion of the workforce. Even though Walmart claims they will reopen someday, the Texas Workforce Solutions held meetings for former employees on how to file for unemployment and get new jobs on Monday.” This little community will be devastated by the closing, but they are resilient and I hope for many of the mom and pops to reopen. I will certainly support them!

CNN Money Watch says, “Walmart’s plumbing problems have flushed out a potentially embarrassing labor situation.

The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union has filed a claim with the National Labor Relations Board, (NLRB) that Walmart’s recent closing of five stores was done in retaliation for a history of labor activism at one of the locations, rather than because of the plumbing problems the retailer cited, The New York Times reports. The union is asking the government agency for an injunction that would require Walmart to rehire the 2,200 workers who were temporarily laid off or affected by the closings. Suspicions were aroused, especially because one shuttered location

was the site of the first U.S. strike at a Walmart store. One employee at that store located in Pico Rivera, California, told CBS Los Angeles that workers believe Walmart was targeting employees who had spoken out against Walmart’s labor practices. The questions surrounding the store closings come at a

time when Walmart is increasingly under pressure by labor activists and public policy experts, who cite its low wages as pushing families to rely on government aid.”

In a statement emailed to CBS MoneyWatch, Walmart said, “We don’t believe there is any basis for an injunction.

As we have said all along, these stores were closed temporarily so we could fix the ongoing plumbing issues and it would be unfortunate if this outside group attempts to slow this process down for our associates and customers.”

That statement turned my stomach...a very thinly veiled threat meant to intimidate those working for a decent living wage and to turn people against each other in desperate times. I sincerely hope people are smart enough not to buy into that mind set!

Walmart, which is the country’s largest private employer, this month boosted entry wages for current associates to at least $9 an hour, while that’s above the federal minimum wage, it’s still far less than the $15 hourly rate that many labor activists have been campaigning for.”

Residents in the East Texas town of Livingston fear Walmart won’t

reopen after abruptly closing its doors.

Spokesperson Anne Hatfield sent Eyewitness News this statement: “As part of an effort to ensure all of our stores are fully serving the needs of our customers we regularly assess the conditions of our stores. Due to ongoing plumbing issues that will require extensive repairs we are temporarily closing the Livingston store. Deciding to close a store is not a decision we make lightly...”

However, in the small town of 5,200 people, there is skepticism. “Are they coming back? Staying closed?

What’s going to happen?” asked Kenneth Taborn, an employee who lost his job.

The 21-year-old also supports his grandfather. “I’m very worried, times are tight,” said Taborn. In just two days’ time, Joe Gjoka’s restaurant, Joe’s Italian Grill, has felt the effects, too. The grill is across Highway 190 from Walmart, and Gjoka says his business is already down by half.

“If it stays like that, can’t pay my rent. I promise you,” said Gjoka.

I might be inclined to believe Walmart if they had given notice responsibly, but to close the store with no warning, to compensate employees “ONLY” what they had to by law... to raise entry wages just before the closure, so it would “look” good afterward. They came into this town, put all small mom and pop businesses out so the community was largely dependant on Walmart. (Court house square like many other rural towns looked like a ghost town in the early years of Walmart!) Then to just close! Knowing what it will do and has done to this community. They don’t care. They have an agenda...make New York suffer. Show people they can’t live without Walmart!

Nobody out here is stupid! I only hope people have the gumption to open new businesses and then “NOT” support Walmart even if they do reopen! One comment on the articles said, “Walmart is ‘free market capitalism’ at its best!” I tend to agree, but the American people have stood tall against greater tyrants than Walmart. Maybe there is hope for us yet.

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“Applications for loans under this emergency designation will be accepted until October 5, 2015 but farmers should apply as soon as possible. Delays in applying could create backlogs in processing, with possible delays into the new farming season”, Webb said.

FSA is a credit agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It is authorized to provide disaster emergency loans to recognized farmers who work at and rely on farming for a substantial part of their living. Eligibility is extended to individual farmers who meet U.S. citizenship requirements and to farming partnerships, corporations, or cooperatives in which U.S. citizenship requirements are met by individuals holding a majority interest.

The FSA office in Uvalde is open from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Additional Information regarding Disaster Assistance Programs may be found online at http:// disaster.fsa.usda.gov.

Kerr County Soil & Water Conservation District The Kerr County Soil & Water Conservation District will be holding their annual SWCD Spring Range and Wildlife Field Day on May 1 at the Kerr Wildlife Management Area in Hunt, Texas. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. with the program to begin at 9:00 a.m. and wrap-up around 3:30 p.m. Cost for the day long program will be $15.00 per person

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Atascosa, Bandera, Blanco, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Kinney, La Salle, Maverick, Medina, Real, Uvalde and Zavala are 17 of 149 counties in Texas recently named by Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, eligible for loans to cover part of actual production losses resulting from the drought.

Sara Webb said farmers may be eligible for loans of up to 100% of their actual losses or the operating loan needed to continue the agricultural business, whichever is less. For farmers unable to obtain credit from private commercial lenders, the interest rate is 2.25 percent.

“As a general rule, a farmer must have suffered at least a 30 percent loss of production to be eligible for an FSA emergency loan”, Webb said. Farmers participating in the Federal Crop

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O B I T U A R I E S Isabel A. Puente

Kenneth Randolph Fick

(August 13, 1909 - April 15, 2015)

(May 15th, 1974-April 18th, 2015)

Isabel A. Puente of Sabinal passed away on April 15, 2015 at her residence at the age of 105. She was born on August 13, 1909 in Utopia to Demetrio and Juanita (Barboza) Amaya. Mrs. Puente married Juan Puente on August 12, 1933 in Utopia. She is survived by two daughters, Alicia Robinson of St. Charles, Illinois; Maria Holmes of Sabinal; two sons, Jesus Puente and wife Frances of Uvalde; Jose Puente and wife Janice of San Antonio; one sister, Dominga Benitez of Livermore, California; one brother, Jose Amaya of Sabinal; eighteen grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren and twelve great-great- grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Juan Puente, parents, one sister, Emma Amaya and seven brothers, Maximo Amaya, Isidro Amaya, Pablo Amaya, Juan Amaya, Demetrio Amaya Jr., Pablo Amaya and Vicente Amaya; and one greatgreat-grandson, William Gavin Bachara. A rosary was held on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 7:00 pm and Sunday, April 19, 2015 at 7:00 pm at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary in Sabinal. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, April 20, 2015 at 11:00 am at St. Patricks Catholic Church in Sabinal with burial to following at St. Patricks Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers were Robert Puente, Michael Holmes, Lawrence Gonzales, Bonifacio Gonzales Jr., Raul Gonzales and Ben Gonzales. Honorary pallbearer Juan Gonzales.

Kenneth Randolph Fick passed away April 18th, 2015, at the age of 40 in Leakey, Texas. Kenneth was born in Houston, Texas on May 15th, 1974, to Randolph “Randy” and Murzie Elizabeth Murray Fick.

Kenneth married Robin Dawn Holt on March 13, 1995 in Houston, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Robin, three children, Kenneth, Jr., Dixie and Daisy all of Leakey; sisters, Lanise Quinn and Wanda Cadwallader and husband Lewis; brother; Michael Fick and wife Angie; step-mother; Margie Fick of Pearland; step-sisters, Christina Hatfield and husband Darrell, Carolyn Gomez and step-brother; Kenneth Gomez. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, Zachary, Mikaela, Josilyn, Sabryna, Sidney, Allyssa, Randy, Ashley, Erik and Tristin, numerous step-nieces and step-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Randy and Murzie Murray Fick; brother, Lee (Bubba) Martin and step-brother, John Victor Gomez. Kenneth deeply loved his family, his favorite saying was “Love you more”, and his favorite football team was, “The Dallas Cowboys.” He loved to Joke around. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 20th, 2015 at Nelson Funeral Chapel in Leakey, Texas, with Brother Mark Spaniel officiating. The family invites you to leave a condolence at: www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Leakey, Texas

Corner of Grace & Faith Having acquired the basics of how to study God’s Word we are now ready to begin. We will examine the first dispensation, the fall of man and God’s goodness.

The first dispensation is the Age of Innocence.

It began when God made the first man, Adam.

And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth. So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him, male and female created he them. Gen. 1:26 & 27.

Notice that God stated “Let us.” From the beginning God has always been triune, that is God the Father, God the Son Jesus Christ, and God the Holy Ghost. During Jesus’ earthly ministry Jesus told the Jews: Jesus said unto them, verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am. John 8:58 And when Jesus was praying in the garden the night before he was crucified He stated: And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was. John 17:5 Our Triune God stated that He was going to “make man in our image.” Therefore, we are a

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triune being. We are not God or even a god, but, we were made in the “image” of God. We are triune beings having a body, soul and spirit. And the very God of peace sanctify you whollly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1Thess. 5:23 When we die it is our body that dies, our soul and spirit live for eternity. Our soul includes our mind, will and emotions. Our spirit is that part of us: that rejects or affiirms; and is fearful of, or enjoys a personal relationship with God. The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God. Rms 8:16 The Lord God in His goodness placed Adam in the Garden of Eden, a paradise. (Gen. 2:8) And, He knew that it was not good for man to be alone. And the Lord God said, it is not good that man should be alone; I will make an help meet for him. Gen. 2:18 God gave man paradise to live in, the most beautiful woman in the world as a help meet and the food of his choice. God also gave man one commandment: not to learn good from evil. But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die. Gen.2:17. The consequence of Adam and Eve sinning for eating the forbidden fruit and

learning good from evil is death. When sin entered into mankind (Adam & Eve) it entered into their nature. The sin that God told Adam which would cause his death was “eating from the tree of good and evil.” Adam acquiring the knowledge of good and evil is the sin nature which entered into all mankind. If you do not understand that all mankind has a sin nature put two one year old’s in a play pen with one toy.

It won’t be long before one or both babies are crying. Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned.

Rms 5:12 It is our sin nature that demands a savior. It is our sin nature that entices us to perform specific sins. We in the Age of Grace are blessed most highly. We have the Son of God who came to earth as a man, was crucified as the atoning sacrifice for the sins we have committed and He gives us the Holy Spirit to mortify (crucifiy) our sin (carnal, old) nature; helping us to become like Him. We not only need Jesus Christ to redeem us from our past sins but to help us crucify our carnal nature which causes us to sin. Just as many today do not understand, neither did Peter; Jesus spoke to him at the last passover: Then cometh He to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord,

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dost thou wash my feet? Jesus answered and said unto Him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter. Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me. John 13:6-8 Christ was telling him that if he did not allow Jesus to clean him, Peter would have no part of Jesus Christ and His Kingdom. Jesus changes our nature from sinner to saint. (Read RMS 8:13) Jesus Christ stated in Luke: And He said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. Luke 9:23 The “denying” that Jesus is speaking of is not: I don’t smoke, I don’t drink, and I don’t chew, nor go with girls that do. We cannot get our behavior good enough to be saved or to be deemed righteous. You need a savior for that.

The “denying yourself” that Jesus is speaking of is: you cannot save yourself! And you do not have a cross other than the one that Jesus Christ was crucified upon. So confess your need of the Savior, & that you cannot save self. Turn to Jesus, He can & will.

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Wednesday, April 22, 2015

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The Role of Vegetation in Water Conservation on Rangelands

HOUSE LEVELING

By Steven Evans, SWTJC (Continuation of the series in conjunction with RECRD)

Vegetation growing on rangelands plays an important and integral role in water conservation. Vegetation across rangelands simply consists of grasses, forbs, and woody plants; the locations of these different categories of plants allows rangelands to be broken into different plant communities.

At a small scale, such as a group of plants, a fundamental role of a plant community is to hold soil and prevent erosion. Soil lost from a site carries off nutrients from the site making less available for plants. Less soil also equals less water available to plants making them more susceptible to drought.

Soil takes a long time to build; scientists typically state that the process to build one inch of soil takes 500 – 1,000 years. Plants also provide cover to reduce the impact of raindrops on bare soil. Without cover raindrop impact can loosen soil particles that can destroy soil structure, create soil crusts, and reduce water infiltration.

Vegetation cover provided by plants helps reduce evaporation from the soil by shading and cooling the soil surface as well as reducing the impact of wind. Cover in the form of plant bases and a litter layer (dead decaying plant material) also slows water runoff energy which results in less erosion, and therefore more soil being held onsite. Plant cover also slows water by intercepting the water above the soil surface on leaves and branches to allow water to run down stems and infiltrate the soil. Plant litter on the soil surface adds organic matter and improves soil health by increasing the soil’s ability to hold water. Plant litter also provides food to soil microorganisms that break down plant litter for nutrients and allows soil aggregate

building by allowing soil particles to bind to together more strongly.

Holding soil in place is a key to productivity on rangelands. Deeper soils can hold more water and nutrients to allow for greater plant growth, which in turn provides more cover.

Prior research discovered that as ground cover increases runoff decreases. Research conducted on the Texas A&M AgriLife Research Station – Sonora found that live oak mottes on the Edwards Plateau produce less runoff than bunchgrass cover, followed by sod grasses, and then bare soil. Interception by the brush canopy and the litter layer allow greater infiltration of water. The greatest amounts of run-off were on the sod grass and bare ground sites due to less plant canopy/base cover and minimal plant litter to slow water down.

Water infiltration is often better under a shrub canopy layer than grass cover because of better soil structure under the shrubs.

Typical vegetation cover in Edwards and Real Counties consist of a variety of rangeland types, such as the shin/live oak mottes, shortgrass savannah on the plateau, cedar down into the wooded canyons, along with Pinon pine and Spanish oak.

Our beautiful river corridors are lined with pecan, cypress, sycamore, and large live oaks. While our two counties have many woody species there has been an encroachment of woody plant cover that is primarily from ash juniper, or cedar.

A century and a half ago the rangeland within these two counties was historically a mosaic of different plant communities with soils, topography, and fire being the driving

forces creating the landscape. Cedar in the past was found within areas that fire had a hard time carrying through, such as steep rocky canyon walls, but as time progressed, cedar increased as a percentage in the overall landscape due to overgrazing that decreased fuel loads and the suppression of fire.

Cedar potentially intercepts large quantities of rainfall. For example, cedar brush canopies and the litter layer have been estimated to intercept from 37% - 43% of annual rainfall. A rainfall event of at least one inch is required to allow rainfall to reach the soil surface under a cedar canopy. One might now understand the significance that cedar canopies perform by intercepting rainfall. This suggests there is much potential for water loss to occur from evaporation into the atmosphere.

Water loss can also occur in woody plants by the evaporation of water from plant leaves through a process called transpiration.

Research has shown that cedar can use as much as 33 gallons per day. By comparison, a live oak of the same size will use 19 gallons per day. Additionally, because cedars are evergreen they can transpire moisture back into the atmosphere year round.

Next installment of this series will cover how to maximize the amount of water infiltration, and what type of plant cover will allow for deep ground water recharge into our wells, springs, and rivers. There are a variety of factors that come into play when trying to establish if brush removal and grass replacement increases stream flow and deep ground water recharge.

PLANNING FOR KITCHEN GARDENING

In its simplest form, a kitchen garden produces fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs for delicious, healthy meals. A kitchen garden doesn’t have to be right outside the kitchen door, but the closer it is, the better. If you have to choose between a sunny spot or a close one, pick the sunny one. The best location for a new garden is one receiving full sun (at least six hours of direct sunlight per day), and one where the soil drains well. If no puddles remain a few hours after a good rain, you know your site drains well.

Define your kitchen garden goals. An important recommendation for new gardeners is to start small, tuck a few successes under your belt in year one, and scale up little by little. In the case of many gardens 1,500 square feet will yield enough to meet nearly half of a family of five’s produce needs for the year. When you do the garden math, it comes out to 300 square feet per person. More experienced gardeners with more generous soils and climates are able to produce more food in less space, but maximizing production is not our only goal. We’re also trying to maximize pleasure and health, both our own and that of the garden.

Kitchen gardens and gardeners thrive because of positive feedback loops.

If your garden harvests taste good and make you feel good, you will feel more motivated to keep on growing.

The most important recommendation after “start small” is “start with what you like to eat.” This may go without saying, but some first-year gardens don’t reflect the eating habits of their growers — a recipe for disappointment. That said…experiment with one or two new crops per year that aren’t necessarily favorites for the sake of having diversity in the garden and on our plates. One of the easiest and most rewarding kitchen gardens is a simple salad garden. Lettuces and other greens don’t require much space or maintenance, and grow quickly.

When it comes to natural flavor enhancers, nothing beats culinary herbs. Grow standbys such as parsley, chives, sage, basil, tarragon, mint, rosemary and thyme, but make an effort to try one or two new ones. My herb garden is my favorite venture, I put seating somewhere close where I can enjoy the visual and sensory satisfaction of my favorite little space.

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I use transplants, rather I buy them or stat the seed myself in the late winter. . Many gardeners choose to plant all of their crops from seed for a variety of reasons, including lower costs, greater selection, and the challenge and satisfaction of seeing a plant go from seed to soup bowl. But whether you’re a greenhorn or a green thumb, there’s no shame in buying seedlings. Doing so increases your chances of success, especially with crops such as eggplants, peppers and tomatoes that require a long growing season. After you’ve sown your seeds or planted your plants, introduce yourself to the kitchen gardener’s best friend…Mulch.

Just about any organic matter you can get your hands on straw, grass clippings, pine needles, shredded leaves, dead weeds that haven’t gone to seed, can be used as mulch. Mulch plays three main roles: It deters weeds, helps retain moisture, and adds organic matter to the soil as it decays. You can apply it to the pathways and around all of your plants.

Fruits and vegetables are made mostly of water, so you’ll need to make sure your plants are getting enough to drink. This is especially important for seedlings that haven’t developed a deep root structure.

You’ll want to water them lightly every day or two. Once the crops are maturing, they need about an inch of water per week, and more in sandy soils or hot regions. If Mother Nature isn’t providing that amount of rain, you’ll need to water manually.

Sun and rain willing, fast growers such as radishes and salad greens will begin to produce crops as early as 20 to 30 days after planting. Check on them regularly so you get to harvest them before someone else does. In most gardens, those “Someone’s” include everything from the tiniest of bacteria to the largest of raccoons. A garden fence can deter pests and if you have trouble with rabbits, deer or other four-legged critters… your best defense!

Here is the layout for my spring garden. It’s just two of us so I split it into easy to care for beds. I will plant radishes weeks apart for continued harvest, and marigolds, nasturtiums, oregano and chives in the borders of the vegetables for which they provide protection from aphids and other pests.

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Wednesday, April 22, 2015

GRANNY’S KITCHEN BACK TO BASICS...FESTIVE

By Elaine Padgett Carnegie

FIESTA DISHES FOR CINCO DE MAYO

Being a native Texan, I love me some mexican food! Several of these have a Tex-Mex twist but they are some of my favorites. Skip the Tres Leches Mug Cake if you are dieting...the calories are too high to mention...but delicious!

ROCKING TACOS

1 pound ground sirloin beef (90% lean) 2 cans (10 oz each) Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, divided 1 pkg (1.25 oz each) 30% less sodium taco seasoning mix 1/3 cup water 12 flour tortillas (6 inch), warmed 3 cups shredded lettuce 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese Cook beef in large skillet over mediumhigh heat about 7 minutes or until crumbled and no longer pink, stirring occasionally; drain. Add 1 can undrained tomatoes and seasoning mix; mix well.

Stir in water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, drain remaining can of tomatoes; set aside. Spoon meat mixture evenly onto tortillas; top with lettuce, drained tomatoes and cheese. *Cook’s Tips For a milder flavor, use Ro*Tel® Mild Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies. OR, drain the liquid off the second can of tomatoes to reduce the spiciness of the tomatoes used on top of the tacos. Crisp taco shells may be used in place of flour tortillas, if desired.

CHICKEN BURRITO SKILLET MEAL

blend Chopped cilantro, optional Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add onion and taco seasoning; cook 2 minutes more. Stir in black beans, undrained tomatoes and water; bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 7 to 10 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese.

Sprinkle top with remaining cheese and cilantro, if desired.

2 tablespoons Canola Oil 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix (from 1.25-oz pkg) 1 can (15 oz each) Whole Black Beans, drained, rinsed 1 can (10 oz each) Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained 1 cup water 1-1/4 cups instant brown rice, uncooked 1 cup shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese

STUFFED AVACADOS 2 avocados, ripe but not mushy 2 roma tomatoes, small dice 1/4 cup chopped cilantro packed

1/4 cup black beans 2 tablespoons minced shallot or red onion 2 tablespoons lime juice 1-2 teaspoons cumin 1-2 teaspoons chili powder Dash smoked paprika Dash cinnamon Dash cayenne (optional if you want it spicy) Sea salt and black pepper to taste Slice avocado in half and remove the pit Dice avocado in the shell without slicing through it or remove the meat with a spoon and then dice (I show you both in the video!). Place avocado in a medium bowl and toss in the rest of ingredients.

Stir until well combined then season with salt and pepper to your liking. Fill the avocado skin with the filling and garnish with cilantro. Great served with corn chips endive leaves or with a spoon!

TRES LECHES MUG CAKE

1/4 cup Egg beaters, Original 2 tbsp Evaporated milk 1/8 tsp Cinnamon, ground Original dairy whipped topping (about 4 cups) 1/2 cup white cake mix No stick spray 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk 2 maraschino cherries Spray insides of 2 large microwave-safe mugs with cooking spray. Stir together half of Reddi-wip (5 seconds), sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk and cinnamon in small bowl; set aside.Whisk together remaining Reddi-Wip (5 seconds), Egg Beaters and cake mix in medium bowl. Place half of batter in each mug. Microwave each mug individually on HIGH 1 minute to 1 minute 15 seconds or until set. Remove from microwave. Poke holes in cakes with fork; pour half of milk mixture over cakes. Let stand 1 minute. Invert each cake onto a plate; pour remaining milk mixture over cakes. Top each with a cherry.

CINNAMON DESSERT NACHOS

2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 4 flour tortillas (6 inch) 2 tablespoons Parkay® Original Spread-tub, melted 1 cup vanilla ice cream 1/4 cup chocolate syrup, warmed Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine sugar and cinnamon in small bowl; set aside.

Brush both sides of tortillas with Parkay; cut each tortilla into 8 wedges. Place on foil-lined baking sheet; sprinkle both sides of wedges with cinnamon sugar mixture. Bake 5 minutes on each side or until crisp. Divide chips between 4 plates; top with ice cream and drizzle with chocolate syrup. Serve immediately.

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The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) is celebrating the 60th year of Stewardship week April 26 – May 3, 2015. The 2015 Stewardship Week is themed, “Local Heroes – Your Hardworking Pollinators”.

Marty Graham is Chairman of the Board for the Upper Nueces-Frio SWCD, which was formed in January of 1955 and Headquarters in Rocksprings at the USDA Service Center. Financial assistance comes to an SWCD from various federal, state and local agencies. A primary source of help a district offers to agricultural landowners or operators in Edwards and Real Counties is the technical assistance of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

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4.39 ACRES in desirable River Tree development just south of Leakey.

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. REDUCED AND PRICED TO SELL AT $89,000.

complete soil and water conservation plan to meet each land unit’s specific capabilities and needs.

The world is all abuzz about pollinators! Pollinators play a critical role in our everyday lives, and it’s important that we work to protect their habitat. While many pollinators may seem like just annoying insects, they are actually a very important part of the web of life upon which we all depend.

Pollinators form the underpinning of a healthy and sustainable future for food and the environment, but they have shown disturbing signs of decline in recent years. When pollinators shrink in number, many plants either produce less seed or no seed at all. The bottom line is, when pollinators start disappearing, plants start disappearing. Most plants depend upon pollinators to reproduce. While animals can travel and move around to find mates and reproduce, plants are rooted to one spot.

Therefore, plants depend on pollinators to move pollen from their anthers to their stigma. On planet Earth there are more than 100,000 species of insects, including bees, flies, moths, butterflies and beetles that

work hard as pollinators. There are also over 1,000 species of other animals such as birds, reptiles and mammals, including bats that pollinate plants.

Additional Pollinator resources are located in the NACD Local Heroes – Your Hardworking Pollinators educators guide found at: www.nacdnet.org/education/ resources/local-heroes The Upper Nueces-Frio SWCD #238 can be reached at 830-683-2125 ext. 3.

The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) is the non-profit organization that represents the nation’s 3,000 conservation districts, their state associations and the 17,000 men and women who serve on their governing boards. For almost 70 years, local conservation districts have worked with cooperating landowners and managers of private working lands to help them plan and apply effective conservation practices

Bandera Electric Announces 76th Annual Meeting of the Membership (Bandera, Tx.) Bandera Electric Cooperative Inc. invites all members to attend the 76th annual meeting, May 16 at the Mansfield Park show barn in Bandera. Over the course of the annual meeting, members will have an opportunity to meet the board of directors and BEC management; elect directors for districts four, five and six; review the business of 2014 and learn about new energy initiatives being introduced in 2015.

Notification of the meeting and ballots will be mailed April 29 to each member in the May Texas Co-op Magazine.

Members who cannot attend the meeting are encouraged to mail their ballot. Mailed ballots must be received no later than 5

p.m. on May 15. All BEC account holders are a member-owners and are encouraged to participate in the annual meeting.

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., and the meeting will call to order at 10 a.m. Prior to the meeting, there will be an opportunity

PARKVIEW GENERAL STORE Located at

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for members to receive an annual health screening and learn more about BEC’s Operation Round Up and Selectricity Energy Suite.

Mansfield Park is located west of Bandera on Highway 16. Bandera Electric Cooperative currently serves more than 24,000 members and provides electric service to more than 34,000 meters in a seven county territory in Texas hill country. As a member-owned cooperative, BEC continually searches for new, innovative programs to promote energy-efficiency and quality service. Find more information about BEC at BanderaElectric.com or by calling 866-266-3372.

DARLING ROCK HOME, on almost one acre, conveniently located across from the post office and near shopping. 2BR/1B with covered front and back porch, utility room, small shed, privacy fencing and wet weather creek. Has been used as a weekly rental so income potential is there! $137,000. SOLD! GOOD VISIBILITY, GREAT LOCATION, in Concan, and close to Garner State Park, Frio River and golf course. These two, 2BR/1B cabins are currently used as weekend rentals. New plumbing, new septic, new wiring on one of the cabins and new pump and pump house! Large Oaks can be enjoyed from your covered front porchs! $195,000.

24 HUNTING ACRES, 9 miles north of Leakey, lots of road frontage, hilly terrain, small cabin, storage rv, water storage off of gutter system, outdoor shower, access to spring-fed creek with dam. $57,000. SOLD! ONE OF A KIND vacation camp in desirable River Tree. This 1.4 acres boasts rock main home with 2 bedrooms, 2 loft areas and living, there is a separate bath house and camp kitchen area, and a rv hook up, all nestled under huge Pecan trees with beautiful views. You will only be a short distance from a very nice river park area and have access to pavilion, paved roads and central water. Lots of handcrafted touches on this one! REDUCED $219,950.

LOTS OF BANG for the buck on this large 3BR/2B brick home situated in a very nice development within Leakey proper. Large metal rv barn with workshop, fenced back yard with another large shop that would be any man’s dream come true. It has wide covered front porch, firepit, and outdoor kitchen and could easily be converted to a mother-in-law quarters. Manicured yard, large screened in porch on the main home, huge master suite, the list goes on and you must see to appreciate! $249,000.

1.77 ACRE, within walking distance to the Frio park area. Availability of central water and paved roads makes this a perfect spot for vacationing!

REDUCED $75,000.

2.2 ACRES WITH 172+ FT. OF FRIO FRONTAGE! Neat as a pin, 3BR/ 2B DW. 1 car covered carport, with shed/workshop on slab, sidewalks, wood steps with landings to shady bank of Frio River, vacation rental potential!

SOLD! DO THE MATH! ..7 OF AN ACRE, WITH FULLY FURNISHED AND EQUIPED 2500+ SQ. FT.RESTAURANT. Highway 83 frontage with good visibility! Reduced and priced to sell at $110,000.

1 ACRE, completely fenced, fruit trees, shed, energy efficient 2BR/1B home, long views, wrap-a-round deck, comes tastefully furnished! $195,000.

COMMERCIAL BUILDING DOWNTOWN LEAKEY! Two story, with leased restaurant downstairs and offices upstairs! Offices space upstairs could be easily renovated to be living quarters! Move to Leakey and make a living! $325,000.

1.18 ACRE, access to 1 mile Frio River and 130 acres! All utilities in place, great views! REDUCED $85,000.

COZY CABIN on 6 acres, access to lake, creek, deep swimming hole. $129,000.

TWO ADJACENT LOTS, with access to the Frio River! $45,000. Each 8.09 ACRES, located north of Leakey with Hwy. 83 frontage, unequipped well, nice mix of terrain, large Oaks, easy access, good restrictions to protect your investment. mixed terrain $109,080. With owner financing available.

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HIGH Electric Costs!!!!

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(ACROSS RIVER FROM GARNER)

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

EMPLOYMENT NOTICE

REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF DISPATCHER/ JAILER. No experience is required, applicant must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent and a clear criminal history.

Applications may be picked up at the Real County Sheriff’s Office from 8: 00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Monday – Friday.

REAL COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

HIRING SEASONAL HOUSE KEEPERS

Seven Bluff Cabins, located at the third river crossing, CR 348 Concan, is now hiring seasonal house keepers to begin work on May 1, 2015 and continuing through the summer and possibly longer. A very competitive hourly rate is offered. Please contact Mrs. Debbie Nalley at 830 232 5260 for an interview.

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

Must be mechanically inclined and familiar with machinery and equipment.

Must be willing to work any shift. Flexible hours.

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

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

An equal opportunity employer.

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

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

FOR SALE 2003 MONTANA RV 5TH WHEEL

HELP WANTED

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

Call 830-275-4015.

WANTED

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

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

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

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Down

1. Bill 2. Comfort 3. Showily imitative 4. Smallest American sandpiper

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

5. Pharynx 6. Great merriment 7. Snakelike fish 8. South American dance 9. Watercraft 10. Other than what is under consideration 11. Report or maintain 12. Depend 15. Long-haired hunting dog 20. Heavy footfall 22. Limb 24. Scene 25. Lieu 26. Military chaplain 27. The world’s highest waterfall, ___ Falls 29. Having patches of different colors 31. Bargain 32. Pre-Christian priest among the Celts 33. Relating to the

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moon 34. Access 36. Segment of DNA 38. Story 42. South American cud-chewing animal 45. Clothing of a distinctive style 49. Female animal 51. Pill 54. Very angry 56. Musical instrument 57. Actors in a play 58. Singing voice 59. Celestial object 60. Swift long-eared mammal 61. Form of energy 62. Long tooth of a walrus 63. Chills and fever 64. At that time 67. Small vegetable Answers page 7

for every DEAD (Dry) ton you drag in;

$62

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

Go get ‘em!

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

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

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

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

CROSSWORD PUZZLE 44. Sports venue 46. Aromatic herb 47. Prevaricator 48. Erase 50. Orderly 52. Free of moisture 53. Small branch 55. Chart 57. Teller 61. Living environment 65. Part of a church 66. Imitate 68. Express mirth 69. Gape 70. Beverage 71. Follow as a result 72. Ripped 73. Consume 74. Souvenir

DEAD OR ALIVE!

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

FOUND

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

WANTED

Help Wanted

WANTED

FOR SALE

Across

DEADLINE MONDAY 5:00 p.m.

ONLY 20 CENTS PER WORD!!!

EMPLOYMENT

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

By appt. only, Rio Frio 830232-6666

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

REAL ESTATE

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

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

RANCHES NEW LISTING! Tract 21 in Silverhorn Ranch. 102.81 acres with 3 bedroom 2 bath manufacture home, good roads around ranch, excellent hunting, beautiful views, $205,600.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FRIO TERRITORIES! BEAUTIFUL RIVER FRONT

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

B&B allowed. Call for a showing or take a drive out 4 mi. south on RR 1120. Prices start at $99,500 NEW LISTING Shady Oaks, 5.07 acres with a view, only $49,500.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Call for details.

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

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NOW OPEN FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS 11AM-9PM

830-232-5022

At the Frio Pecan Farm Pavilion

BEER & WINE AVAILABLE

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO THE STATE GOLF TOURNAMENT SEND-OFF FOR THE

2 01 5

BBG’S BAKERY Girls Clairisa Glass**Hayley Bates**Hailey Hart Alexis Webb**Maycee Webb Boys Carson Arthur**Anthony Chavez**Jake Gray Quinten Pigg**Haden Hart

279 Mountain Street (West side of EMS and Legion Hall) LEAKEY TEXAS

Coach Brian Leiker**Coach Matt Meador

P la c e : D at e /T i m e :

Leakey School Parking Lot Tuesday, April 28th @ 9:00 am

After 24 years Circle C Flowers is going to have a new owner who will move it up town and soon a new name and a new phone number Linda Reagor has purchased the flower part of Circle C Ceramics and Flowers.

I want to thank each and everyone of my customers for their business and loyalty over the past 25 years. I’ve done a lot of lowers for every occasion and will miss you all.

Thank you so very much.

A special Thank You to my family and friends for all their help and support. I could not have done it without you.

Thank you all, Glenn Clark Circle C Flowers

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

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Wednesday, April 22, 2015

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• 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

“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

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THE HISTORIC LEAKEY INN

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

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