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The Spirit of ‘45

April 2, 2014

by Billie Franklin

The year was 1943, Dan Tristan was single, and was drafted into the Navy. First up was boot camp in Corpus Christi, followed by amphibious training at Ft. Pierce, Florida, and on to Newport, Rhode Island for gas mask training.

From there, he found himself on Pier 92 in New York City from where he was shipped out to the Panama Canal. Their orders were to evacuate the US forces from Guadalcanal and destroy all the equipment so that the Axix powers could not use it. In the Pacific, their mission was to scout the islands and occupy them. Up next was

a rendezvous at New Caladonia to head for the island of Iwo Jima, 660 nautical miles south of Tokyo, Japan. There the island was bombed from the air and by ships, but the Japanese were entrenched in caves and many Allied lives were lost.

From there, Dan went on to Manila and then to China. Back to Manila in 1944, the ship rode out a direct hit by a typhoon in which everyone felt their lives would be lost.

In August, 1945, Japan surrendered and by April 18, 1946, Dan was sent to the seperation center located in Port Wallace, Virginia. Two days later he was back in Sabinal. He met his wife at a dance and they were married May 26, 1946. He went to

school at Uvalde and learned a trade: painting, body and fender work. School was completed in one year. He built his home in Sabinal in 1948, where he still resides.

Friend Jim Brown told him about a job opening with the Texas and New Orleans Railroad, later the South Pacific. He was hired by Fred Harvey and became a foreman on the railroad. He went to Hondo and painted the railroad depot and spent the next 18 years working for the railroad. Needing a job closer to home, he became a government field man and hired people, usually young people. He held this job for four years. In the 1960’s he was hired as a foreman for Veg-Pac where he later was promoted to manager. continued page 2

Collaborative Pilot Project Uncovers Recycling Opportunities at Garner State Park ............................ Page 9

THE AMERICAN DIET IS KILLING US… LITERALLY!

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(Utopia, Texas) Keep Utopia Beautiful, the non-profit that operates Utopia Recycles, teamed up with an intrepid GeoFORCE crew of university and high school students to take a deep dive into what guests throw away at Garner State Park. What they uncovered is remarkable and shows significant opportunity. “When we were done with the audit we all sort of stepped back and said, wow- we are sending way too many good recyclables to the landfill,” said Senayda Saucedo one of 15 students. GeoFORCE encourages South Texas High School students to take on the challenges of a rigorous math and science curriculum, to pursue higher education, and to enter the high-tech workforce. It is sponsored by the University of Texas - Jackson School of Geoscience. It turns out that about 65% of the stuff in

the dumpsters, by volume, is recyclable.

Not only would recycling these materials be the environmentally preferable thing to do for the planet and the landfill, but it might also save the park money on waste disposal costs. “We’re always looking for ways to keep costs down so we can put more of our scarce resources toward making the park experience more safe, beautiful and fun,” said Friends of Garner volunteer Dawn Bell, FOG treasurer. She went on to say “We’ve already seen the impact recycling can have on FOG’s income and ours and the park’s “green” goals because FOG collects and recycles 1.5 tons of aluminum each year from the park.”

Clark Descendants Live Simply NCHS One Act Play Advances Animals Registered, Clinic With Complex Challenges to Area Held continued page 2

By Co-Director Kathy Hicks

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR ............................ Page 2

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

Today’s Weather

High:86° Low: 64°

On Friday, March 28th Nueces Canyon High School One Act Play Company traveled to Kerrville’s Tivy High School for the District 291A One Act Play Contest.

Six schools, including Nueces Canyon, advanced out of Zones 1 through 3 to compete at this level. The plays started at 1:00 and were performed throughout the afternoon. At the end of the competition the schools and their fans met in the auditorium for the presentation of the awards. The individual awards were given out first. Nueces Canyon High School took home several individual awards! The NC individual awards were given as follows: Ashley Harmon earned Honor Crew, Cristian Franco earned Honorable Mention All Star Cast, Reagan Luce and Gabby Irwin earned All Star Cast. Nueces Canyon High School OAP Dearly Departed by: David Bottrell and Jessie Jones was awarded Advancing Play! The day was full of excitement and anticipation!

The crew consists of: Joana Valenzuela (curtain), Kristol Perez (sound), Destiny Tinsley (lights), Wesley Harmon (props) Ashley Harmon (Stage Manager) did an outstanding job. Reagan Luce,

by Mayor Ben Cox

Camp Wood, Texas--On Tuesday, Southwest Texas Veterinary Medical Center held a rabies vaccination clinic in Camp Wood on Tuesday, March 25th from 3 to 6 p.m. In conjunction with the clinic, the City of Camp Wood took the opportunity to register animals within the city limits.

Approximately, fifty dogs and cats were registered in compliance with the Animal Control ordinance governing the City of Camp Wood. Registration was free for those at the clinic, with a

Ambor Hamilton, Josh Rodriguez, Alisa Threadgill, Gabriella Irwin, Meagan Prather, Emily Carnes, Cristian Franco, Garrett Howton, Tyanna Schexnider, Natalie Vargulish did an outstanding job as the cast filling the auditorium with smiles and laughter. Thank you for all our fan support and way to go NC OAP!! Pictured: · Regan Luce, Louis Webb, Wesley Harmon, Kathy Hicks, Shelli Carnes, Garrett Howton, Destiny Tinsley, Joshua Rodriguez, · Cristian Franco, Gabrielle Irwin, Kristol Perez · Joana Valenzuela, Tyanna Schexnider, Natalie Vargulish, Alisabeth Threadgill, Ashley Harmon, Emily Carnes, Ambor Hamilton, Meagan Prather

It‛s Off To School We Go!

There are many unsung heroes in our schools. Among them are those staff members in the transportation department. Their day usually starts around 6 a.m. and they transport students to school by 8 a.m. Then they pick up students after school and transport them home. It takes an extra special person to have the temperament and skills to handle this assignment.

Interim Superintendent, Dr. Barbara Skipper, said that despite the Transportation Department having a great staff, this year the department has required a lot of her attention.

The first time was when she called Carolyn Jones out of retirement to take over the program after the school year started. According to Dr. Skipper,

by Dr. Barbara Skipper

“Thank goodness she said ‘Yes’!” “Mrs. Jones has done an outstanding job ensuring all of the drivers have their CDL licenses and updates and that all of the buses and suburban are in tip top condition.”

The second time that a lot of attention was required was during those icy mornings. Dr. Skipper would hear a text message or call coming in around 5:30 a.m. from Mrs. Jones. Together they would study the conditions from several weather sites, the TXDOT recommendation, and their own visual and driving inspections. A decision had to be made no later than 5:45 am when the first bus rolled out. “You want to keep safety first and always make the best decision, which requires the best data” continued page 2

picture and information on the animal tag and owners information being taken.

This helps the Animal Control Officer and Code Enforcement Administrator locate lost animals and the owners they belong to.

For more information on ordinances or on the Animal Control ordinance visit www.cityofcampwood.com or call 830597-2265.

Photo: STVMC and CCW staff working with animal owners at City Hall

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The Spirit of ‘45 On the side, he also managed 43 migrant houses to earn more money to support his growing family. After the packing shed burned down, Dan retired at the age of 62, but stayed active, being involved in City politics for many years as well as other opportunites too numerous to mention.

To date, it would be impossible to list all the times Dan has been called upon to speak at various functions and always has something to say in

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COUNTY-CITY CLEANUP

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support of veterans and their rights.

I have been writing about veterans for several months now, having been selected by Warren Hegg, National Advisor for the Spirit of ‘45 and

by Mary Virginia Pittman, proud supporter of the USO and Wounded Warriors visits to Washington, DC. I would like to cover others and have been commissioned to cover Medina, Uvalde, and Real Counties in this effort. If you or someone you love would like to be recognized,

please call me at 830-988-3258 or 830-275-1834. Or write me at P O Box 1245, Sabinal, TX, 78881. This series will run through August 9, 2015. This date has been set aside

by Congress as a date in recognition of the contributions of the men and women who are known as the Greatest Generation. I would feel honored to tell your story or the story of someone you love.

Collaborative Pilot Project Uncovers Recycling Opportunities at Garner State Park continued from front page

The waste audit report, available soon on the Keep Utopia Beautiful web site, shows that the recyclable item taking up the most space in park dumpsters is plastic soda and water bottles. The audit occurred in mid-March during Spring Break.

This means that the park was full of campers, but that temperatures were relatively mild compared to the blazing heat of our Texas summers.

“I’d like to go back around the fourth of July to do another mini-audit to see how many more water bottles are there in the trash,” said Claudia Rogers of Keep Utopia Beautiful.

“What we’ve seen so far is that there is a big need for plastics recycling and also recycling cardboard and other metals”, Rogers explained.

Rogers isn’t alone with her idea that lots more could be recycled at the park. The waste audit report shows clearly that park guests are ready and willing to step up their recycling actions too, if recycling opportunities were available and convenient. Of the park guests, staff and hosts interviewed, 79% said that they expected state parks to recycle and 72% said that they already recycled at home.

Jay’sun Moore, a GeoFORCE high school Waste Auditor, said she was surprised by “the cleanliness of the project. Ultimately, dumpster diving wasn’t as bad as I had anticipated!” and that she’d volunteer to do another waste audit in the future. Rogers said that this is the first waste audit she

is aware of conducted at any Texas State Park and hopes that this audit will spark more conversations at Garner and other state parks about how to make more recycling a reality.

It’s too early to say what kinds of changes are possible for Garner State Park’s recycling efforts, but don’t be surprised if at your next trip to Garner, or any other State Park, you’re greeted with additional recycling information and more opportunities to keep recyclables out of the garbage.

For more information Keep Utopia Beautiful PO Box 351 Utopia, TX 78884 (830)966-5566

It‛s Off To School We Go! according to Dr. Skipper.

Throughout the year the Transportation Department has been at a disadvantage due to the age and condition of much of the fleet. As a result, one or more of the buses has been in the shop at any point in time. Most recently, one of the buses blew an engine. Buses are needed not only for the morning and afternoon bus runs, but also for athletic and academic events, city library visits, and field trips. “We even had to use the Suburban on one

of the routes recently”, according to Transportation Director, Carolyn Jones. Both Mrs. Jones and Dr. Skipper recently recommended to the Leakey ISD School Board that two new buses be considered in the upcoming bond election.

So, our hats are off to the Leakey ISD Transportation Department members: Carolyn Jones, John Patrick, Becky Nelson, and substitute bus driver Mark Manglberger.

by Mayor Ben Cox

NCVFD for $2,000 to be used as an all around vehicle for the city.

Council motioned to not make the purchase.

Council tabled the possibility of extending a lease for the water easement for Kruger Spring.

Under old business the council motioned to approve the purchase of a new garbage truck from Heil of Texas with financing through Government Capital. Under the purchase the council went with a finance offer of $235,830 that included 435 individual roll containers and 5 three cubic yard roll off commercial containers.

The council agreed to 40 quarterly payments that would save in interest each year. The new garbage truck is a Mac MP7, 325 HP garbage truck with single axle. The council will be setting up policy on the containers as progress is made on garbage service in Camp Wood.

Mayor Cox reported that the dog pound is up and running and the Animal Control officer has already been picking up dogs.

Which then led into discussion on implementing changes to the Animal Control Ordinance regarding livestock within the city limits. Council tabled this item for further discussion.

Minutes from the February 10th and 25th meetings were approved along with financial reports. After a motion was made to pay the monthly bills, the council motioned to adjourn the meeting.

Special City Council Meeting: On Monday, March 24 the City of Camp Wood had a special city council meeting at 5:30 p.m.

The council motioned to approve subdividing 508 N. Nueces into two lots reaching from Leon Klink to Hwy 55 at the request of Solid Rock Real Estate on behalf of the property owner.

The council then amended the 20132014 Fiscal budget by motion as part of the six month check point for the health of the City of Camp Wood. Council then adjourned the meeting.

MERRITT ATTENDS CONFERENCE ON RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Real County Judge Garry Merritt recently attended the National Association of Development Organizations Policy Conference in Washington, DC as a representative of Middle Rio Grande Development Council. “The conference focused on economic development programs for rural communities,” said Judge Merritt. “We are working hard on

economic development in Real County and it is important that we know how to best structure those programs for success.”

Merritt participated in workshops regarding economic development based on local natural resources, opportunities for rural communities in the new Farm Bill, and creating partnerships for rural economic

Dear Real County Citizens, I apologize that I will not be able to attend an upcoming candidates forum in Leakey. Unfortunately, I have a previously scheduled commitment that was made well before I learned of the Real County event.

Please know that Real County is very important to me.

With the retirement of State Representative Hilderbran, I have thrown my hat in the ring to be your voice in Austin. In the upcoming Runoff Election, you will have a say in who will represent you concerning issues that affect your pocket book, your property rights, your moral values, and your livelihood. Please contact me and let me know your thoughts on issues that are important to you. You can reach me by telephone at

growth. “Thousands of rural communities are working to create more local jobs just like we are doing here in Real County,” said Judge Merritt. “It is extremely helpful to learn what is successful in other places so we can put that knowledge to use for our benefit here at home.”

(325) 446-4700 or by email at murr4texas@gmail.com.

I was humbled to have received 41% of the vote in the fiveway race in the March primary election, and grateful to have received the most votes in Real County of any candidate for State Representative.

Your vote will be even more important in the Runoff Election. Please vote on May 27th or in early voting May 19 – 23).

Very sincerely, Andrew Murr

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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 - Burnable materials such as furniture and mattresses, but not brush 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.

City Clean-up a Success!

The City of Camp Wood would like to thank everyone in the community that has worked with the code enforcement department on complying with red tag warnings due to code violations.

Many property owners have stepped up and really a made a difference in our community and City of Camp Wood, including participating in our spring clean up two weeks ago. The city filled 3

by Mayor Ben Cox

large roll off containers.

However, the time has come that the Code Enforcement Administrator is recognized within the community and will start citing code violators which could lead to appearances in Municipal Court that would include fines and fees.

A full list of ordinances can be found at www.cityofcampwood.com or by calling 830-597-2265.

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New Garbage Truck for Camp Wood Camp Wood, Texas -- The City of Camp Wood council members met on Monday, March 10, 2014 at 5: 30 p.m. for the regular monthly meeting. Visitors were present.

During this months meeting, the council discussed with Richard Faas, Inovative Services, electric rates for the cities current electric bill. Under the current fluctuation with the gas market, the council motioned to act on an electric rate .0631 with Hudson Electric for a five year contract rates are predicted to continue to climb. This would provide the city with a contractual savings of almost seven thousand dollars.

Visiting the council this month was Real County Commissioner Joe Connell; discussing the possibility of a joint property purchase on a commercial building on Hwy 55.

The council motioned to table the discussion until further investigation was done.

Fire Chief Josh Cox approached the council with the possibility of buying a 1978 Suburban from the

Dates: Friday and Saturday April 25 and April 26 Monday through Saturday April 28 to May 3

Shawn Streib Gray, Broker 830-232-4500 Property 001 : 9.3 ac. Views, underground utilities and sensible restrictions. Borders a large ranch.

Owner/Broker. $129,900 Property 002: Gorgeous 4BD/4BA custom home at 482 Camino del Rancho in Concan on 6+ acs. $595,000 HUGE REDUCTION Property 3-6: 1+ ac. Commercial lots Concan.

Frontage on US HWY 83. All utilities available. $139,000-$149,000 Property 007: 1570 sq. ft. 3/2 on 5+ acs. Great workshop w/extra living quarters. 435 RR 337 West is a MUST SEE. $196,000 Property 008: Rancho Real hunting tract. 25.61 acres, about 100 yds. from elec! Views, not too hard to access. $60,183 NEWProperty 009: Lovely & spacious 4BD/4BA home on 1.5+ acs. Frontage on Little Dry Frio. Pool and huge oaks. Must See!! $249,000 Property 010: 2.61 ac. lot on county rd. just 2 mi. east of Leakey. Covered w/oaks, city water & elec. avail. Great home base for RV! $69,000 Property 011: Very nice 1.2 ac. lot ready for your RV in Frio River Place. Central water & elec. in place.

River Access. $92,000 Property 012: Cute 2/1 cabin in Concan sitting on 6.98 unrestricted acres w/Hwy. 83 frontage. Tons of potential! Just $156,000 Property 013 : 96 Canyon Oaks Dr. in Concan.

3BD/3BA 1792 sq. ft. home. Great rental potential $238,000 REDUCED NEWProperty 014: 21 acs. EASY access! Nice hunting property very close to the Frio River. $60,929 NEWProperty 015: Breezy Oaks in Concan. Nicely FURNISHED 4BD/2BA on shaded lot! Good rental.

River access. GREAT PRICE $234,900 Property 016: 3BD/2BA on nearly 1⁄2 ac. @ 525 Davis Place in Twin Forks. Beautiful river park and nice, spacious home. $129,000 PENDING Property 017: Whiskey Mountain Inn. 1869 Farmhouse on 17.69 acs. w/6 rental cabins.

Gorgeous! $498,500 PENDING Property 018 : 1304 sq. ft. 2BD/2BA on nearly 1 ac. in Reagan Wells. Access to 100+ acs. and over a mile of river! Must see! $115,000 NEWProperty 019: 2 ac. lot in Saddle Mtn. No HOA, mobiles ok! Has water meter, elec. at property. Lots of oaks. $49,000 NEWProperty 020: 3BD/2BA w/best view in Concan! Frio River access, carport w/storage, plenty of parking, patios & decks. $299,000 Property 021: 3 view lots in Canyon Oaks—Concan, TX! 1+ ac. each. Water & elec. available, nightly rentals OK. $39,000 Per Lot Property 022 : INCOME PRODUCING! 2/1 house and 3/2 mobile home. Frio River access + close to Garner State Park. $126,500 REDUCED Property 023: Log cabin on 7+/- acs. Deer Creek Estates. Seasonal creek, remote, pretty views. $10,000 buyer credit! $125,000 REDUCED Property 024: Frio River Place lot. Nearly THREE acres! Water & elec. available. Nice river access. RV usage ok. $109,000 REDUCED Property 025 : RR336 north of Leakey. 17+ acs.

West prong of the Frio River on eastern boundary $222,000 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 029 : 260 acs. +/- WILL DIVIDE Hwy. frontage, Call Martin for all the details! $4250 per acre Property 030: Rancho Real, 10 ac. of remote land.

4x4 needed. Great hunting or recreational tract.

Pretty flat topography. $32,500 PENDING Property 031: Riverfront home in the Frio Pecan Farm! In rental pool. Lots of amenities. $269,000 REDUCED Property 032: 492 E. Main in Leakey. Cute 2BD/ 1BA on half acre lot w/large metal building. End of road privacy. Just $79,900 PENDING Property 033: 5.16 ac. lot near town. City water & elec. Gorgeous views, paved roads, security gate. $84,900 Property 034: 21.62 ac. of rough, rugged country!

Great for hunting. 4x4 needed to access. Gorgeous views. $54,050

Property 035: 35 acs. of great hunting in Spring Country Ranch. Access to spring fed pool. 4x4 needed. No utilities. $104,940 Property 036: 8.65 acs. In Shady Oaks. Private yet minutes from town. Lots of big oaks. Electricity available. $69,000 Property 037&038: Two 2BD/2BA log cabins in Frio Pecan Farm. Lowest price! Income producing $159,000 each Property 039: Beautiful & spacious 4Bd/3Ba on nearly 1 ac. in Twin Forks. Super floor plan, covered porch, newer constr. $225,000 Property 040: Newer rock home in River Tree.

Heavily treed lot, unique touches throughout, outdoor fp, river park. $240,000 REDUCED Property 041: 199 acs. of superb hunting! Fenced, ag. Exempt, several small springs, pond, old well, elec. close. $498,525 Property 042: Estate size lot in The Ranch. Huge Oak & pecan trees, ag. Exempt, underground elec.

Frio access. NICE! $181,000 NEWProperty 043: 8+ acs. w/gorgeous oaks and great bldg. sites. Electricity available. AG EXEMPT taxes!! $77,045 Property 044-045 : Canyon Oaks/Concan lots. River access, elec./ water available. 1ac. $42,500 per lot Property 046: HUGE 9.72 acre lot in Concan! Best buy around…very private. Only $75,000 Property 047: 1+/- ac. lot Mountain Valley in Concan. Close to golf course, House Pasture, Frio.

Rentals OK!!! $89,000 Property 048: 3BD/2BA nice brick home w/ workshop & barn. Emerald Oaks Subdv. 103 Laurel St. $254,500 REDUCED NEWProperty 049: 50 ac @ 172 Cattail Rd off RR337 W. Both sides Patterson Creek, no restrictions, paved road frontage, city water. $325,000 NEWProperty 050: 5+ acres, small cabin, fenced, private with lovely frontage on the West Frio River.

All utilities in place. $178,500 Property 051: 3/2 ROCK home on 5+ acs. w/ Patterson Creek frontage& no restrictions. Close to town, great views. $265,000 REDUCED 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 053: 130+ acs. In Concan. Bear Creek Rd. Both sides of Bear Creek, partially fenced. NO Restrictions. $8,000 per ac.

NEWProperty 054:Riverfront lot in Concan. Rentals ok. Decades old hand-crafted stone staircase to river. Heartstone Subdv. $319,000 Property 055: Two adjacent lots in Emerald Oaks Subdivision. Each lot is 1/2 acre. Very nice area. $22,500 EACH NEWProperty 056: Lovely Frio river front cabin on 2.27 acs. Close to Leakey, rentals allowed. Huge deck. Just stunning! Great price. $299,000 Property 057: 10 ac. in Rancho Real. Flat to gently rolling and very secluded. Must have 4x4 for access.

Only $40,000 Property 058: 39 ac. in Rancho Real. Big views and great hunting. 4x4 is a MUST to access this property. $79,960 Property 059: Lot #260 in Twin Forks. Very close to Cathedral Park and the beautiful Frio River! Water & Elec. available. $25,000 Property 060: The Ranch Subdivision in Concan.

Ag. Exempt residential lot 6+ ACS.w/Frio Access. $133,140 NEWProperty 061:1.22 ac. riverfront lot in Concan.

Sits on high bluff. Just beautiful. Nightly rentals ok.

Gated entry, paved roads. $299,000 NEWProperty 062:3/4 ac. river access lot in Heartstone Subdivision in Concan. 2 Super river access parks for owners use. $79,000 NEWProperty 063:Heartstone Subdivision in Concan! .88 ac. river access lot w/all underground utilities, paved roads, gated entry. $109,000 Property 064: Two 1+ ac. lots w/Hwy. 83 frontage.

No Restrictions. Elec. & city water available. $37,500 each lot.

Property 065: 3/2 brick house on RR337. No Restrictions. Currently a successful nightly rental.

CLOSE to river. $129,500 REDUCED Property 066-068: 3 adjacent tracts in Deer Creek Estates—Rio Frio, TX. Beautiful homesites with views! 9-12 acs. $9,000 PER AC

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JAIL REGISTER March 23 - March 29, 2014

FORD,WESLEY ERNEST, 44 W/M , BOERNE, TEXAS, A/O ALVAREZ DRIVING WHILE LICENSE INVALID WITH PREVIOUS CONVICTION, IN CUSTODY Real County Law Officers James E. Brice, Sheriff Don Gass, Deputy Sheriff Chris Sheridan, Deputy Sheriff Bruce Carr, Deputy Sheriff Jim Wilson, Constable Joe Tolleson, Constable Corporal Jake Sanchez, DPS Highway Patrol Clint Graham, TPWD Game Warden

Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report March 23 - March 29, 2014 3/23/2014 @ • 1606 responded to US Highway 83 North of Leakey for a drive off 3/26/2014 @ • 1201 responded to Middleton Drive in Leakey to unlock a vehicle 3/27/2014 @ • 0719 responded to Saddle Mountain for loose livestock • 1342 responded to a business on Ranch Road 337 West of

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Leakey to unlock a vehicle 2329 responded to the 500 block of East 3rd street in Camp Wood to unlock a vehicle 3/29/2014 @ 1459 responded to a motorcycle accident on RR 336 at Kent Creek 1651 responded to a residential alarm on RR 336 1821 responded to the 400 block of East Fourth St in Camp Wood for a loud music complaint

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PRELIMINARY DECISION FOR WATER QUALITY LAND APPLICATION PERMIT FOR MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER RENEWAL

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APPLICATION AND PRELIMINARY DECISION. Alto Frio Baptist Encampment, Inc., P.O. Box 468, Leakey, Texas 78873, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for a renewal of TCEQ Permit No. WQ0011683001 which authorizes the disposal of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 20,000 gallons per day via surface irrigation of 2 acres of public access pasture land. This permit will not authorize a discharge of pollutants into waters in the State. TCEQ received this application on September 17, 2013.

The wastewater treatment facility and disposal site are located at 1385 Farm-to-Market Road 1120, Leakey, in Real County, Texas 78873.

The wastewater treatment facility and disposal site are located in the drainage basin of the Frio River in Segment No. 2113 of the Nueces River Basin.

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PUBLIC COMMENT / PUBLIC MEETING. You may submit public comments or request a public meeting on this application. The purpose of a public meeting is to provide the opportunity to submit comments or to ask questions about the application. TCEQ holds a public meeting if the Executive Director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application or if requested by a local legislator. A public meeting is not a contested case hearing.

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PERMIT NO. WQ0011683001

The TCEQ Executive Director has completed the technical review of the application and prepared a draft permit. The draft permit, if approved, would establish the conditions under which the facility must operate. The Executive Director has made a preliminary decision that this permit, if issued, meets all statutory and regulatory requirements. The permit application, Executive Director’s preliminary decision, and draft permit are available for viewing and copying at Real County Courthouse, Clerk’s Office, 146 Highway 83 South, Leakey, in Real County, Texas. This link to an electronic map of the site or facility’s general location is provided as a public courtesy and not part of the application or notice. For exact location, refer to application. http://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/hb610/index.html?lat=29.69583&lgn=99.75138&zoom=13&type=r

TO REQUEST A CONTESTED CASE HEARING, YOU MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN YOUR REQUEST: your name, address, phone number; applicant’s name and proposed permit number; the location and distance of your property/activities relative to the proposed facility; a specific description of how you would be adversely affected by the facility in a way not common to the general public; and, the statement “[I/we] request a contested case hearing.” If the request for contested case hearing is filed on behalf of a group or association, the request must designate the group’s representative for receiving future correspondence; identify an individual member of the group who would be adversely affected by the proposed facility or activity; provide the information discussed above regarding the affected member’s location and distance from the facility or activity; explain how and why the member would be affected; and explain how the interests the group seeks to protect are relevant to the group’s purpose.

Following the close of all applicable comment and request periods, the Executive Director will forward the application and any requests for reconsideration or for a contested case hearing to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting.

The Commission will only grant a contested case hearing on disputed issues of fact that are relevant and material to the Commission’s decision on the application. Further, the Commission will only grant a hearing on issues that were raised in timely filed comments that were not subsequently withdrawn. TCEQ may act on an application to renew a permit for discharge of wastewater without providing an opportunity for a contested case hearing if certain criteria are met.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ACTION. The Executive Director may issue final approval of the application unless a timely contested case hearing request or request for reconsideration is filed. If a timely hearing request or request for reconsideration is filed, the Executive Director will not issue final approval of the permit and will forward the application and request to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting.

MAILING LIST. If you submit public comments, a request for a contested case hearing or a reconsideration of the Executive Director’s decision, you will be added to the mailing list for this specific application to receive future public notices mailed by the Office of the Chief Clerk. In addition, you may request to be placed on: (1) the permanent mailing list for a specific applicant name and permit number; and/or (2) the mailing list for a specific county. If you wish to be placed on the permanent and/or the county mailing list, clearly specify which list(s) and send your request to TCEQ Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below.

All written public comments and requests must be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087 or electronically at www.tceq.texas.gov/about/comments.html within 30 days from the date of newspaper publication of this notice AGENCY CONTACTS AND INFORMATION. If you need more information about this permit application or the permitting process, please call the TCEQ Public Education Program, Toll Free, at 1-800-687-4040. Si desea información en Español, puede llamar al 1-800-6874040. General information about the TCEQ can be found at our web site at www.TCEQ.texas.gov.

Further information may also be obtained from Alto Frio Baptist Encampment, Inc. at the address stated above or by calling, Mr. Michael Wilson, Administrator, at (830) 232-5271.

Issuance Date: March 27, 2014

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

City of Leakey Mayor: Harry Schneemann Secretary: Dee Dee Wally Office: 830-232-6757 Fax: 830232-6775 Councilmen: Ken Auld • Hugh Buchanan • Carl Jensen • Jesus Rubio • Bob Bowers Leakey Volunteer Fire Dept.830232-4005 Frio Canyon EMS, Inc.830-2325299 City of Camp Wood Mayor: Ben Cox Office: 830-597-2265 Fax: 830597-5365 email:cityhall@swtexas.net Aldermen: Curtis Wilson • Brant Hickman • Sammie Ives •Jesse Chavez • Josh Cox Volunteer Fire Dept:830-597-6100 Camp Wood Library: 830-5973208 Nueces Canyon EMS: 830-5974200 City of Sabinal Mayor: Louis Landeros Secretary: Betty Jo Harris Office: 830-988-2218 Councilmembers: Nancy Alvarado, Chuck Van Pelt, Alma Martinez, 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 Chris Lacey: 830-597-6129 Sheriff, James Earl Brice 830-2325201 Tax Assessor-Collector Donna Brice: 830-232-6210 Treasurer, Mairi Gray 830-2326627 Chief Appraiser Kelley Shults 830232-6248 Real County Public Library 830232-5199 Camp Wood Public Library 830597-3208 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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by Joan McCarson Leakey ISD art instructor

Ten Leakey students worked on art projects for the VASE event held in San Antonio on February 22, 2014. We traveled to Stevens High School and entered our 20 projects with over 1400 other art projects. Students that do this project may be able to graduate under the distinguished plan. Students are required to be interviewed by an art instructor who may expect the student to discuss the research, execution and technique, elements and principles of design, aesthetics, critical judgment and personal expression of the student’s art work. Then the student is evaluated

on the purpose, technique, personal expression, organization and integration of the student’s art work. All of the Leakey students received at least one 4 which exhibits mastery of the art technique the student chose.

Leakey is one of the only 1A schools represented at the Region 20W VASE event.

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Like” and Share Ian Harvey’s Video for Mike Rowe Works Scholarship

by Tena Taylor

Welding School. The Mike Rowe Works Foundation offers a Scholarship specifically designed to assist students who desire to master a skilled trade and exhibit a high work ethic. Without a doubt, Ian fits these qualifications. The student with the most “likes” or votes on their video will receive a scholarship that is good for a 100% tuition paid education at Tulsa Welding School.

Ian has fulfilled all the scholarship requirements of writing the essay, sending attendance records and references. Submitting the student video is

Nueces Canyon Senior, Ian Harvey, has dreams of attending the Tulsa

the final phase in the application process.

To help make Ian’s dream come true we ask you to take a few minutes and log onto: https://www.facebook.com/ tulsaweldingschool/app_ 486254294756872 Vote for Ian’s video. You are allowed one vote per video, per day per Facebook account. The student with the most likes will receive the scholarship. Please consider sharing this link on your personal Facebook page and asking friends and family to vote and share as well.

High School District UIL Academic Competition

By Advisor, Kathy Hicks

On Wednesday, March 26th and Saturday, March 29th the Nueces Canyon High School UiL Academic Team traveled to LaPryor and then to Fredericksburg to compete in the District 29 1A Academic meet. The awards earned were as follows: Current Issues and Events NC 3rd place team consisting of Dakota Davila, Isaiah DeLeon, Nikki Milliorn and Kaitlyn Johnson. Current Issues and Events Dakota Davila placed 1st individually and will advance to Region. Headline Writing Malerie Gomez placed 1st and will advance to Region. Speech NC 3rd place team consisting of: Ashley Harmon, Emily Carnes, Reagan Luce, Ozzie Watters and Gabby Irwin. In Poetry Interpretation Ashley Harmon earned 1st place and is advancing to Region, Emily Carnes earned 3rd place and is advancing to Region. In Prose Interpretation Ozzie Watters earned 5th place. Way to go NC Academic Team! Good Luck at the Regional 4 Meet May 1-3 at Blinn Junior College in Brenham, Texas.

L to R: Emily Carnes, Ashley Harmon, Dakota Davila, Ozzie Watters, Malerie Gomez

NCHS Tennis Meet in Sabinal March 27th and 28th, the Swinging Panthers were in Sabinal for their last regular season tournament before district begins. Only N.C.’s #1 Mixed Doubles Team of Meagan Prather and Ethan Tinsley were able to compete due to other U.I.L. events on a busy week of spring competitions. The Panthers had to wait out a soggy morning of drought rain before taking the court in the afternoon to face D’Hanis. Big Blue took advantage of a bye in round one and a favorable draw to make their own kind of rain.

The Panthers began their way through the bracket by making quick work of

the Cowboys, showing more experience and better shot-making to win easily (83) in the shortened format. Next up was Knippa’s #2 team who had beaten N.C. in last week’s invitational. The Panthers would have liked to have avenged the loss, but the hungry Rockcrushers did not allow much opportunity for an upset. They took control early with aggressive volleys to win(3-8), and then continued their bid for the Championship, winning the tournament in straight sets. N.C., however, showing improved mental toughness, regrouped and focused on a bronze finish.

Prather and Tinsley went up against an

NCJH Girls Track at Rocksprings Meet

Carabajal brought home 6th Place in the 4 x 100 M Relay · Mandie Carabajal, Tori Carabajal, Samantha Rodriguez, and Nataliah DeLeon- 6th Place in the 4 x 200 M Relay · Megan Sifuentes, Shelby Pannell, Landrie Williams, and Nataliah DeLeon- 6th Place in the 4 x 400 M Relay.

As a team the girls brought home 5th Place.

Michael Piña Day at NCHS

athletic Jourdanton team; there would be a definite challenge to medal. Both teams struggled to gain the early momentum.

The match remained on serve for the first six games. Then, the Canyon began to find their lob touch. N.C. used their craft to lob numerous shots over the 6’2” Jourdanton boy for winners. The tactic worked as Big Blue’s opponent began to get frustrated.

The N.C. duo also cranked up their first serve percentage and placement, hitting whole games to their opponent’s weaker backhands. N.C.’s smart play paid off, and won the third place round (8-4). This will hopefully carry over for district play . . .

NCHS Boys Track at Rocksprings

By Coach Toby Kramer

Junior High girls began wrapping up their season with a final practice meet in Rocksprings on March 18th running away with the following placing: · Myah Rodriguez- 4th in Shot Put · Megan Sifuentes 1st in Long Jump, 3rd in High Jump, 1st in the 100 M Hurdles, and 1st in the 300 M Hurdles · Nataliah DeLeon- 1st in the 800 M Run · Landrie Williams, Shelby Pannell, Samantha Rodriguez, and Mandie

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The Panthers High School boys track team traveled to Rocksprings on Saturday, March 22nd, for the Angora Relays. The results were as follows: · Isaiah Deleon 3rd Shot, 4th Discus · Nathan Carleton 2nd Long Jump · Dakota, Preston, Anthony, Nathan 3rd 4X200 relay

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NCHS Track at Brackett Meet

By Coaches Roe Burleson and Oscar Aguilera

The NC track team traveled to Brackett on March 27th.

The girls scored 140 points to finish 2nd in a field of 9 teams. Results are as follows: · Nikki Milliorn- 1st in the shot put, 1st in the 200 meter dash, 1st in the 400 meter relay, 1st in the 800 meter relay, 2nd in the long jump. · Siera Edwards- 1st in the pole vault, 3rd in the 400 meter dash, 1st in the 400 meter relay, 3rd in the 1600 meter relay. · Priscilla Gonzales- 1st in the 400 meter relay, 1st in the 800 meter relay, 3rd in the 1600 meter relay. · Danielle Irwin- 5th in the discus, shot put · Gabby Irwin- 3rd in the high jump, 2nd in the 200 meter dash, 1st in the 400 meter relay, 1st in the 800 meter relay. · Hailey Luce- 5th in the 400 meter dash, 3rd in the 1600 meter relay. · Aspen Winston- 4th in the 100 meter hurdles, 3rd in the 300 meter hurdles. · Jayden Aguilera- 4th in the 800 meter run,

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Friday, March 21 was Michael Piña Day at Nueces Canyon JH/HS. Michael has been accepted to Angelo State University and plans to major in Criminal Justice. He will pursue a career in law enforcement. Michael is the son of Roger and Norma Pina.

Michael has been active in basketball while at Nueces Canyon. He is also active in FFA. Michael was presented with a card from the staff and a proclamation declaring Friday, March 21 as Michael Piña Day at Nueces Canyon.

Michael’s family was on hand to celebrate.

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1st in the 800 meter relay, 3rd in the 1600 meter relay. · Bethany Fisher- 2nd in the discus, 5th in the shot put, 100 meter dash. · Haylee Chavez- 6th in the 200 meter dash. · Ariel Lara- long jump, 100 meter dash. · Joana Valenzuela- 6th in the 3200 meter run, 1600 meter run. · Natalie Vargulish- 800 meter run. · Madelyn Martinez- 400 meter dash. · Tyanna Schexnider- 100 meter dash.

The boys results were: · Nathan Carleton 3rd Long Jump · Isaiah Deleon 3rd Discus, 4th Shot Put · Preston Nevarez, Dakota Davila, Anthony Martinez, Nathan Carleton 4th 4X100 Relay The next track meet will be district in Junction on Thursday, April 3rd. Come out and support the athletes as they try to qualify for the Area meet that will be held in Harper on April 10th.

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SABINAL HAPPENINGS

by Billie Franklin

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The Devine Area Artist Series had Albanie and her Fellows on Saturday and they played to a good crowd. Swing, blues, country, and jazz were the types of music this group could handle. Fond memories were triggered and it became a perfect evening. DAAS has begun to draw some folks from as far away as Uvalde to enjoy their presentations. If in the fall you decide to attend excellent musical performances, then this is the place to be.

Also enjoyed were the artistic talents of Daystar Studio/ Gallery featuring a number of artists from the area.

Knippa ISD Remembers

On Thursday in Glen Rose, Texas, Merlyn Schneider’s funeral was held. At the same time in Knippa, the students gathered to release balloons in memory of their beloved principal, former counselor, and teacher. .

On Saturday at 10 am in the Rockcrusher gym, Knippa ISD held a memorial for Merlyn Schneider. Acting as master of ceremonies was Superintendent Jeff Cottrill.

Approximately a dozen students spoke on how their principal had challenged them and urged them to become the best that they can be. Following the students speeches, each of Schneider’s children spoke to the students and community about their mother. It was a time of healing for students, faculty, and Schneider’s family.

Wild Hog Revisited

The Sabinal Civic Club has had a beautiful cape, donated by Dolores Designs of Camp Wood, to be raffled off. On Saturday, the winner of the raffle was announced.

Patsy McFarland, “Mr. Mac,” will soon be showing it off about town. Congratulations to you.

Emergency Medical Services friends held a bake sale on Saturday afternoon at Wild Hog and raised $570 to help support our local EMS. Applause goes to Director of Public Works Kevin Persyn and crew upon the completion of the new rest rooms for Sabinal Veteran’s Memorial Park.

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Sabinal was bulging at its seams this past weekend.

More people than I can remember came for wild hog catching, the circus atmosphere, something for everyone at Sabinal Veterans Memorial Park, and it even spilled over into town where a guitar player was attracting some folks. Most people are looking for a good place to be able to take their family and last weekend, this was the place. People of all ages were catching hogs, enjoying the sights, and having things to do. The weather was perfect and the park was full of people enjoying the events, each other, and just plain having fun.

The Sabinal Lions Club got help from the

items necessary for their joint Vacation Bible School. Anyone is invited to join in their preparations. They meet at 6 pm at First Baptist. Their VBS will be held at First Baptist from 9 until 11:45 June 16 through 20. Due to a construction project, the Methodist church will not hold a separate VBS.

First United Methodist

Last Sunday the graduating class of 2014 and their families were honored during the Sunday service and at a luncheon which followed the service.

Due to the upcoming construction, a cleanout of the current kitchen, kitchen closet across the hallway, and the fellowship hall is necessary. If you are missing something from your home, please check the kitchen because past today, the items left become the property of the church.

St. Patrick Catholic

This Friday, April 4, will be the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 8 am to 6:20 pm. At 6:20 pm is the Solemn Blessing. The Way of the Cross is held at 6 pm, and the Mass begins at 6:30 pm.

First Holy Communion will be held on Saturday at the 7 pm Mass.

your face.

The moisture received this past week has contributed to seas of blue everywhere, not standing water but the Texas State Flower, the bluebonnet.

The most beautiful I have seen have been between D’Hanis and Sabinal. Recently having been in Fredericksburg and Kerrville, they have not yet bloomed, but in lower elevations, they are gorgeous. For those of you who have not traveled this direction, enjoy. For those who have, perhaps these will put a smile on

Family Visit

On March 20, Willie, wife Eileen and son Daryl left for a visit with family in California. The visited with daughter Darlene Rodriguez in Whittier, and daughter Marlene Rodriguez in La Habra. While there, they visited the Staples Sports Center in Los Angeles, home of the L A Kings and the Lakers, taking granddaughter Celene and her mom, Marlene.

Daryl took the other grandchildren, Andrew and Anthony Baez, to the San Diego Zoo. It got a little too exciting on March 28 when the earthquake hit, 5.1 on the Richter Scale, because they were at the epicenter.

It lasted 20 seconds, but there were over 100 aftershocks following that quake. It was scary, Willie recalled, and people were running into the streets. Cabinets flew open, refrigerators and freezers were wide open, and it felt like a jolt hit you.

Knippa Mourns

Merlyn Schneider, principal and former counselor, was killed early Sunday morning, March 23. She was hit by Juan Pantoja who was in the wrong lane and found to be inebriated. He was transported to a local hospital

by Billie Franklin

Sabinal Civic Club and the City of Sabinal Public Works Department this year. The park improvement project came in just

under the wire with City workers putting in untold hours getting ready for this year’s festival.

Because the residents in Sabinal pulled together, supported the efforts of those in charge, showed up to help where needed, they not only helped the Lions Club, they helped the entire town. Visitors to our town left with good memories and will want to come back again and again. And all of the Wild Hog Catching going on all over the State of Texas, began right here, the long ago vision of a Lions Club member. Yes, the park was packed, but the smiles and friendly exchanges of the people reminded me of just how special it is to live in our small town.

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Mayor Louis A. Landeros, Jr. called the regular meeting of the Sabinal City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on March 24, 2014, with the following aldermen, staff and visitors present: Nancy Alvarado, Linda Musquiz, Mike Nuckles, Chuck Van Pelt, Alma Martinez, Jesus Reyes, Betty Jo Harris, Kevin Persyn, Rose Alvarado, Luciano Castaneda, Rudy Ybarra And Dorothy Howard. Eloisa Muniz was absent.

The invocation was led by Betty Jo Harris; the pledge to the United States flag was led by Mayor Landeros.

On a motion by Van Pelt and second by Musquiz, all five voted to approve the accounts payable as presented.

There were no citizens signed up to speak.

Mayor Landeros asked the city secretary to check with the librarian to see if they need cleaning help. Also, he asked persyn to have the hedges behind city hall trimmed.

Mayor Landeros thanked all the citizens and city employees that helped with the clean-up on Friday (24th). There were approximately forty persons that walked and picked up trash.

Mayor Landeros mentioned the out of city limits water requests from Richard Musquiz, Andres Guevara, Rosie Nieto and Terry Smart. Persyn stated there are at least six

,March 24, 2014

taps in the works. After the hog festival, they will start on those.

On a motion by Nuckles and second by Alvarado, all five voted to appoint Kevin Persyn as animal control officer and Luis Martinez as deputy animal control officer.

On a motion by Musquiz and second by Martinez, Nuckles, Martinez and Musquiz voted to reimburse Rudy Ybarra $200.00 for the materials erroneously removed by city workers. Van Pelt voted against and Alvarado abstained. Motion passed.

On a motion by Musquiz and second by Alvarado, all five voted to accept the public utility commission adjustment for the coming year.

Persyn reported on the work about the bats at the senior citizens center. Part of a wall is going to have to be removed and other entry ways for the bats filled with a material. It will start immediately after hog days.

On the agenda item concerning allowing water only utility accounts, there was no action.

On the item concerning the fire siren at city hall, there was no action.

Mayor Landeros asked for name plaques for all aldermen.

On a motion by Alvarado and second by Musquiz, all five voted to adjourn at 8:19 p.m.

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“Treating your family like our family since 2007”

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Ingram resident Leona Elizabeth Stone Lackey Smith, who turns Kentucky , and apparently was a farmer who could not write.

91 in January, can remember living as a child in Possum Holler on All born in Trinity County, Kentucky, the other siblings were David Johnson Creek, and elsewhere on other people’s farms.

Crockett William Leon, Albert Gallatine, and Mary Ellen (who When she goes fishing at a favorite spot near the Henderson married James Wesley Ward). William Leon Stone later married property, she said she revels in being at peace outdoors. It also gives Caladona “Callie Jane” Shockley, who was kidnapped as a child her time to recall the ups and downs of her life. and raised by Indians. He is the ancestor to Marj Nicholson, Maxine Growing up poor was “just a way of Powell and Rene Sherman, covered life” for many sharecropping families, earlier in this series (see West Kerr Family Owned & she said — an experience many shared, Current, March 23, 2006). Houston Family Operated not only in early West Kerr County. married Mary Jane in Blanco County License#011432 In addition to Leona’s memories, this in 1880. Besides Lee, the oldest, Southern Texas Home narrative draws on stories provided by they had four more children: Ollie Health Inc. takes pride her daughter, Janette Lackey Switzer, Louise, Everett Houston, Lou Ella and in providing superior and Connie Clark Lackey, the daughter Benjamin Wood (the latter being born nursing care as well as Main Office of Leona’s cousin, “Tiny” Clark, who in 1890, the same year Houston died). offering a helping hand for those who are home bound Devine, Texas lives in Kerrville.

Elizabeth soon moved Kerr County, and in need of services due While her father, William “Lee” Stone, but never remarried, and was buried 830-663-5240 to illness, injury or returning was away “on the fence line,” young in Nichols Cemetery in 1920. She had home from a hospital stay.

Leona helped her mother, “Babe,” two brothers, William and John, and a We will work directly under the supervision of your and brother Afton do the chores, like sister Lucinda, but their history is not physician to provide the best wash clothes in a metal tub filled with known by Kerr County relatives. care possible while you are boiling water taken from a nearby Lee worked as a teamster, hauling in the comfort of your own spring. freight to support his mother and home.

She picked cotton, and even hitchhiked neice who lived with them. After he with her aunt, Annie McGrew, to find married Babe Clark Hay in 1915, Toll free work. the couple had two children in short “We slept the night in a corn patch on order: Leona Elizabeth Stone and the way to her brother’s place,” Leona Anton Clark Stone. Lee’s siblings also said. “I was still pretty small.” married some local folks: Leona’s story begins with her mother, Ollie wed Lewis G. Moore, Everett The second Clark family generation in West Kerr County are John Thomas PURVEYORS OF FINE FARM AND RANCH PROPERTIES THROUGHOUT TEXAS Fannie Lurah “Babe” (1886-1976) married Maude Moose, Lou Ella Clark (1858-1947) and Gertrude (Reeves) Clark, who had nine children born Our brokerage firm represents both buyers and sellers; bringing our Clark. Babe was the oldest of nine married Tarlton Dowdy — she and between 1886 and 1901. J.T.’s parents, William Thomas and Minerva Ann combined knowledge, resources and expertise to bear on behalf of our clients.

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All of these ancestors, except W.T. — whose remains have not been They even went cotton picking in a covered wagon, where they found — are buried in Nichols Cemetery. lived and cooked outdoors over an open fire with hot coals.

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During a rainstorm, Lee even picked some dry twigs and managed Gertrude, the youngest daughter, was the sixth of eight children, to rustle up those dreamy biscuits that Leona savored. whose names were Fannie, Rachel, Lizzie, Mattie, Susan, William Babe managed to keep some turkeys and chickens, herding them and Martin. Connie wrote that W.T. “worked hard all his life to keep around to eat grasshoppers. She also singed prickly pears on the fire their heads above water ... They moved around a lot trying to find a for the milk cows to eat.

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Celebrations were often a lean affair, Leona said, and chewing gum She said he worked as a farmer, rancher and freighter, and located often came from the wax on cedar trees. to Kerr County in the early 1880s. In addition to John Thomas, “They sometimes would give us a piece of candy and an apple for W.T. and Minerva had other children. One son named Samuel Christmas or our birthdays. It was real hard for them, because they Monday - Saturday: (1859-1884) married Lucy Kimball. Samuel was a freighter who felt bad they couldn’t give us much. Mom didn’t want to hurt our 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. 401 E. Fisher Rd. (Hwy 90) Sabinal, Texas was ambushed and killed on his way to San Antonio, leaving three feelings. But we were loved and we were happy. Even though food Closed Sundays Appointments & Walk-Ins Welcome children: Minnie Minerva, John Kimball and Samuel Jacob. Lucy was scarce, we never really went hungry.” later remarried, had other children, and died in California in 1946.

Leona said she remembered those days, too, when “hobos” rode There also was Mary Francis (1862-?), who married twice: to a man freight trains across the country in search of work. named Franks, and then to Benager Rutledge.

“Me and Pete (her husband) rode freight trains, too, to go pick hops The fourth child was William Henchey (1865-1901), a day laborer for beer.”

SCHMIDT COMPANY, INC who moved away to San Angelo, but was buried at Nichols Recalling some of her happy times, Leona also remembers playing Cemetery. He married Jessie Mary Eddins and had two sons. and roaming around the hills and valleys as many children did in J.T., according to family data, lived in Refugio County, but those days. She mentioned a “mountain” named the Pulpit, which eventually chose Ingram as his home, acquiring about 1,100 acres.

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A grandson, Vernon Burns (Ingram postmaster, 1957-1973), the son She walked to the grocery store, sometimes catching a ride with her of Ruth Sara and Daniel Luther Burns — told the story more than brother Walter and his wife Maude. Eventually, Babe had to go to a 25 years ago in a newspaper: nursing home. Later, her house burned down, apparently, after some “ ... my grandfather, J.T. Clark, was advertising riverfront land for children had poured gas on an armadillo, threw a match on it, and it RITAS ARE BACK! sale. This property was between Ingram and Hunt. After disposing ran under the house. It was something no one ever told her.

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Leona married Elmer “Pete” Fowler Lackey, the great-grandson of When J.T. died, each daughter received a house. Leona said some of William Owen Lackey of Kentucky and Anne Robins of Tennessee, the homes, used as residential units, were near where she now lives. who married in Illinois in 1825. They had children born in Illinois The rent when she was little, she added, was about $8 a month and then Arkansas. When she became a widow, Anne followed during the Depression. “Even that was a lot of money in those family and moved to Texas with her children: William S., Elijah, days.” In town, they kept an old cow, and their chickens would roost Emily, Celia Ann, Millie Ann and Green. By 1850, they were in in the nearby trees. Apparently, J.T. cut Gertrude’s rose bushes down Milam County, and William was a farmer. because he said they reminded him of funerals.

Green Lackey met and married Lucinda Jane Zumwalt, the daughter Gertrude ground her own coffee, cooked in the fireplace during the of Adam Zumwalt (see Zumwalt story in West Kerr Current, Aug. winter and used a window water cooler to chill the milk and butter.

17, 2006). Green had numerous children: William, Joseph “Ed”, The family ate clabber, feeding the leftovers to the chickens.

Sarah, Emily, Thomas, Joseph, Dorinda and Ella. They mostly Once J.T. and Gertrude got old, their children remained nearby. married area residents.

Before he died of a cerebral hemorrhage, J.T. left instructions about Ed married Cora Lee Young in 1899. With seven children, including This Week’s Puzzle Solutions his funeral: Pete, Cora remarried after Ed’s death in 1918 from pneumonia.

“I have lived a very common life and have always wore very Her second spouse, J.J. Denton, died 12 years later. By then, only common clothes, and when I die I want to be put away in very Pete and his sister Kitty West were still living at home. common clothes or my Sunday clothes. I want the grave not more Pete married Leona in 1933, and their rail-riding and hitchhiking than 3-1/2 feet deep with a common tombstone like Roy’s with deep days had plenty of adventures. After Pete’s grandfather Green died, cut letters.” Leona’s mother, Babe, married A.J. Hay of Medina in the couple got enough money to buy land from a Mrs. Griffin on 1906, then moved to San Angelo, where they lived in a rooming Ingram Loop. They lived in a tarpaper shack until they had a house house with his brother, Hardy. built by Luther Burns. Employment was at Camp Stanley for a A.J. and Hardy drove a dray, but A.J. died between 1910-1915 under while, then at T.J. Moore’s. Pete also worked as caretaker/foreman vague circumstances, although some believe he was a gambler at Camp Rio Vista. He died of a concussion when he fell from a and was killed during a card game. Babe returned to Kerr County bridge culvert in 1962. He left behind Leona and five children, and married William “Lee” Stone, son of Elizabeth (Walker) and born between 1934 and 1945: Ted Edward, Gerald Gene, Levonne, Houston Stone. Houston had a twin brother named Sam, whose Janette Ann and Billy Dean. Janette married Buddy Switzer, from mother named them, according to the family, because Sam Houston another early settler family. Leona still lives in the same house, and his troops had stopped by the cabin when the boys were born to her “bungalow” where her children, delivered by Dr. Fowler, were water their horses. born. She does her own housekeeping, drives her car on errands, and Houston’s parents were Kentucky-born James J. (b. 1822) and Mary keeps a kitten for company.

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O B I T U A R I E S Velma Faye Tucker-Jackson

Harvey Glen O’Bryant

Merlyn Elaine Schneider

(September 14, 1921 -March 20, 2014)

(January 10, 1927 - March 25, 2014)

(May 27, 1960 - March 23, 2014)

Velma Faye Tucker-Jackson, age 92, of Uvalde, Texas passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2014, at Amistad Nursing Home in Uvalde, Texas. She was born in Leakey, Texas to Douglas Manton Marsh and Bertha Elizabeth Marsh on September 14, 1921.

She is survived by her sons, Roger (Ronnie) Taylor and wife Linda of Flour Bluff, Texas, Homer (Tony) Tucker of Beeville, Texas; daughter, Elizabeth (Tucker) Burdock and husband Gerald of Portland, Texas; brother, Carlton (Stubbs) Marsh and wife Joyce; sister, Sue (Mills) Henry and husband Floyd; twenty grandchildren; thirty great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Douglas Marsh and Bertha (Elms) Marsh; husbands, Homer Tucker and Hershal Jackson; brothers, Denzil Marsh, Billy Mills, Cliffton Marsh, Otis Marsh; sister, Wanda (Marsh) Mumme; son, Charles Tucker; daughter, Sondra Culver; grandchildren, Henry R. Brown, and Kenneth S. Burdock.

Pallbearers include Charlie Tucker, Jimmy Tucker, Robert Tucker, Chance Tucker, Brett Culver, and Troy Burdock.

Honorary Pallbearers include Billy Culver, Ronnie Burdock, Bryan Culver, and Clint Tucker.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 26, 2014, at the Leakey Church of Christ, with Doyle Brooks officiating. Interment followed in the Leakey Floral Cemetery.

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.

Harvey Glen O’Bryant of Utopia passed away on March 25, 2014 at Bandera Rehabilitation and Health Care Center at the age of 87. He was born on January 10, 1927 in Vanderpool, Texas to Benjamin Franklin and Nettie Lee (Humphreys) O’Bryant. He married Mary Miller O’Bryant in Utopia on November 24, 1950.

He is survived by his daughters, Janell Duke and husband Robert of Utopia and Glenda Speer and husband Michael of San Antonio; son, Jim O’Bryant and wife Dana of Utopia; brother-in law, OT Moore Jr. of Vanderpool; grandchildren, Diana Nash and husband Jim, Bob Duke Jr. and wife Eleanor, Janena Speer Young and husband Scott, Jon Michael Speer and Tyler O’Bryant; great grandchildren, Rachel Nash, Caleb Nash, Zachary Nash, David Nash, Nicole Duke, and Lizzy Duke.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary O’Bryant and parents. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 28, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Church of Christ in Utopia. Burial will be held at Waresville Cemetery.

Merlyn Elaine Schneider passed from this world and into the Lord’s care on March 23rd, 2014, at the age of 53. Her life was one of achievement and fulfillment as a loving mother and devoted educator. Born in Slidell, LA on May 27, 1960, she spent her earliest years in Germany before her family relocated to Rio Vista, Texas. Her favorite hobbies included photography, dancing, and traveling.

Merlyn was a certified interpreter, teacher, counselor, and principal; she was working on completing her superintendent certification. Her joy came from bringing happiness to her students and anyone else she encountered.

She was predeceased by her father, Randolph Holden.

She is survived by her children Heath Kelly, Jonathan Schneider, Randi Schneider, and Skylar Schneider; her grandchildren Sawyer Kelly and Madison Kelly; her mother Merlyn Camp “nana”, Roger Camp “papa”, brothers Randy Camp and Roger Dale Camp, and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews, and friends. Her deep Christian faith and devotion to helping family, friends, and strangers continues to have a huge impact in numerous lives across multiple communities. We celebrate her life and are comforted in knowing that she is now Home with God. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to the Knippa ISD library or Camp Sweeney. A memorial celebration was held 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, at First Baptist Church in Glen Rose, Texas. The family requests that attendees wear bright colors in respect of Merlyn’s wishes.

An additional service was held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 29, 2014, at the Vulcan Center in Knippa, Texas.

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Understanding the Bible FOR Yourself - the TWO Testaments How many words did you have to look up in the last article? Ideally you would have understood every word written there – but I would have had to look at least one word myself! The word “Hermeneutics” is not a word that I frequently use in my daily activities (except when I have my preacher hat on!). In 1888 D. R. Dungan wrote “Hermeneutics: A Text-Book.”This volume of 400 pages clearly “defines sound principles of interpreting the Scriptures in a way that preserves the intentions of the Holy Author. This work has been reproduced time and again, and is still used as a standard text book in preacher’s training schools, and in Bible Departments of Christian colleges throughout the world.” (as reported in an article about this man found at www.therestorationmovenemt.c om on the Internet.) Professor Dungan states, “Hermeneutics is the science of interpretation.

It is derived from the Greek Hermes, the messenger of the gods and the interpreter of Jupiter… Sacred hermeneutics is the science of

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interpreting the Scriptures.” (You can get a free PDF copy of this book with a Google search: D. R. Dungan’s Hermeneutics – Online Christian Library.) He writes, “Exegesis (from Ex, out, and egeisthas, to guide or lead), means to lead out. It is the proper application of the principles of hermeneutics in bringing out the meaning of any writing…” {Dungan pg 1.}. I will use some of the most basic rules of Bible interpretation that he has recorded (you can get into the heavy lifting yourself, if you want to, by reading the rest of his book!) I highly recommend it.

Let’s start by looking at some of the different covenants that God made with men. 1) God made a covenant with Noah concerning a boat that He wanted built; 2) He made a covenant with Abel concerning a sacrifice that He wanted offered; 3) God made a covenant with Abraham concerning a land inheritance that He promised to give; 4) God made a covenant with His chosen offspring concerning their daily activities and worship; etc. These covenants

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were specific ‘contracts’ with the individuals who promised to follow them. In each case God and the one or ones involved agreed to fulfill certain obligations. The national covenant that God entered into was with the nation of Israel.

He initiated this covenant when His servant Moses brought that nation out of Egyptian bondage. The basis of this covenant was the 10 Commandments. Proper Bible exegesis shows us that the 10 Commandment Law was NOT a ‘moral law that all men were required to follow’ as some teach today! Turn in your Bibles to Deuteronomy 5:2-3 and see who the 10 Commandments were given to – Israel. Verses 6 through 21 list those Commandments. Verse 15 tells them WHY God gave them this law.

The New Testament writers explain to us how God made a NEW covenant with His children. Hebrews chapters 7 through 10 make it abundantly clear: “For the priesthood being changed, of necessity there is also a change of the law.” (Heb 7:12); “better covenant” (Heb 8:

6); “New covenant” (8:13); “He takes away the first that He may establish the second.”(Heb 10: 9); and other places. “Therefore Christ became the Mediator of a New covenant” (Heb 9: 15). Please read Genesis 12:1-3 and Galatians chapter 3 and see if you can determine how long the Law was going to be in effect. We will mention these two covenants in our next article. This is a crucial foundation for proper Bible hermeneutics – we must be able to see the difference between the TWO testaments that make up God’s Holy Word.

How did you do? Did you see for yourself the two covenants that God has given His children?

The first was made at Mount Sinai when Israel came out of Egypt (Deuteronomy 5). The second is made with saints that have had their sins forgiven by the blood of Christ when they “enter the kingdom” (Colossians 1:13-14; Romans 6:1-7). In our next article we will answer the question: “What purpose then does the law serve?” (Galatians 3:19).

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Well.... We went to see “Noah”, the movie... You can read the truth about Noah in Genesis 6-9. The producers of the movie chose blasphemy over scripture.

Noah is depicted as a demented fellow who can’t figure out what God wants from him. He looks like (and his family considers him) to be a madman. Genesis 6 “13 Then God said to Noah, “The end of all flesh has come before Me; for the earth is filled with violence because of them; and behold, I am about to destroy them with the earth. 14 “Make for yourself an ark of gopher wood ; you shall make the ark with rooms, and shall cover it inside and out with pitch. 15 “This is how you shall make it: the length of the ark three hundred cubits, its breadth fifty cubits, and its height thirty cubits. 16 “You shall make a window for the ark, and finish it to a cubit from the top ; and set the door of the ark in the side of it; you shall make it with lower, second, and third decks. 17 “Behold, I, even I am bringing the flood of water upon the earth, to destroy all flesh in which is the breath of life, from under heaven ; everything that is on the earth shall perish.”

Note that his instructions from God were specific and to the point. This torn fellow that cannot figure out what to do is a slander both on a godly man and the God who created him.

In the movie, rather than his sons taking wives on the ark... Shem gets a wife, Noah abandons Ham’s prospective wife to be trampled (alienating Ham) and Shem’s wife has twin girls on the ark. This appears to allow for the other two sons to have wives and re-populate the earth (??) Noah, however, thinks his mandate is to murder his granddaughters to cause all of mankind to cease.

The Bible account is VERY, VERY different. Genesis 6:18 “But I will establish My covenant with you; and you shall enter the ark -you and your sons and your wife, and your sons’ wives with you.”

In the movie, Tubal Cain stows away on the ark for the duration with Ham’s help and tries to murder Noah while on the ark. The fact of the flood and a few of the names are about all the story line has in common with scripture. You expect Hollywood to ad-lib on a lot of gaps in dialogue etc. This time they chose to turn one of God’s all-time favorite righteous people into little more than a madman.

When God was speaking to Ezekiel He chose three men as the ultimate examples of righteousness…

Noah was one of them. To make Noah into some sort of a murder- crazed psycho is blasphemy: “even though Noah, Daniel and Job were in its midst, as I live,” declares the Lord GOD, “they could not deliver either their son or their daughter. They would deliver only themselves by their righteousness.” Ezekiel 14:20 They took what were very clear instructions given to Noah and had him groping around trying to figure it all out on his own.

Note Genesis 6: 22 “Thus Noah did; according to all that God had commanded him, so he did.”

They avoided using the word “God” and instead used the word “Creator” and demonstrated a very aggressive agnostic and environmentalist agenda. The movie clearly presents the fact that God destroyed the world because of man… but it seems to be because of physical, environmental pollution. However in scripture, God said it was because of sin.

It was just very, very bad. A Bible believing Christian is going to be angry when he leaves. Far from simply using poetic license… they made a deliberate attempt to undermine what the text actually reveals. They also purposely smeared the integrity of a godly, righteous man.

The only good thing that I can see coming from this movie is providing a Christian the opportunity to correct the slander leveled against one the most treasured stories of scripture.

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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

ATTENTION

When parents get help, there’s hope for kids!

Child Protective Services (CPS) investigated more than 160,000 allegations of child abuse or neglect in Texas last year. 156 children died at the hands of their parents or other caregivers, 66,398 were victims of abuse or neglect, and more than 17,000 had to be removed from their homes for their own protection.

Each April, CPS and its parent agency, the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS), join hands with local governments, community groups, service organizations, activists, and average citizens to put the spotlight on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse.

Learn about more child abuse prevention events in your community on the Events Page of HelpandHope.org.

“While stopping abuse after it happens is critical, it’s not enough. We need to stop it before it starts,” said DFPS Commissioner John Specia. “Many of the parents CPS works with are young, some are poor, and almost all of them are under stress and need some kind of help. Helping parents is one of the keys to preventing child abuse!”

That’s why DFPS’ Help for Parents, Hope for Kids campaign educates parents about child abuse and points them to help in their communities to strengthen their parenting skills and learn to better care for their kids.

The campaign’s Facebook page (4MyKid)

shares fun and helpful ideas and resources for families, and anyone can download the 2014 Child Abuse Prevention Calendar from HelpandHope.org.

The campaign website, HelpandHope.org, features a number of inspiring testimonials of parents who overcame abuse to become better parents and break the cycle of abuse. These videos are also available on the DFPS You Tube Channel.

“I encourage everyone who cares about children to watch and share these powerful stories, especially with parents who are having a hard time”, said Commissioner Specia. “But, if you suspect abuse is already happening, please report it.”

Learn the signs of child abuse and report your concerns to the Texas Abuse and

Missing Toddler

a woman, tugging my

by Tracy Renee Lee daughter by the hand.

My When my daughter was child was hysterical and I am sure I looked a toddler, a fright, because the woman quickly threw my husband her hands up in the air and started yelling served in the that she had found my daughter and was US Navy, taking her to security. and we lived Sobbing, I fell to my knees and held my in a very large coastal California city. child tightly to my chest. My daughter One day my husband and I decided, for was equally distraught; she was crying and entertainment, we would like to go to a holding onto me just as tightly. Oh my, I large swap meet. We loaded up our toddler, cannot tell you what a horrid experience invited my mother and away we went. It was that was. I had felt as if my life were over. a wonderful activity, filled with exciting Lost in a whirlwind of panic and fear. I had d things to see and purchase. The prices were felt unbelievable anguish and inconceivable low and the local delicacies abundant. We despair. We left the swap meet and went directly to a large warehouse, where we were having a fabulous time.

About two hours into our activity, I walked purchased a personal alarm for my daughter. over to my husband, who was shopping a She has never been lost again. different booth than I, and noticed that our Many times over the years, as I have toddler was not in her stroller. I asked my watched her grow into a wonderful woman, husband where she was, thinking that my (currently expecting her own child), I have mother must have her, and my husband reflected back on that horrific experience. said, “She’s in her stroller.” Suddenly, my The thought of what could have happened whole life changed. My wonderful day of to her that day, still frightens me and almost pleasure shopping abruptly changed into a brings me to my knees. If my daughter horrid emergent situation. I felt as though I had been kidnapped that day or killed, I could not breathe, it seemed as if the world do not know that I could have lived on began to spin a million miles per minute. without her. The pain, anguish and selfMy toddler was missing at an open-air swap blame would have been too much to bear. meet, in a large and dangerous city, and I I am so thankful that she was all right, had no idea where she was or what might be that I found her and that the poor woman who had her was a Good Samaritan, rather happening to her.

My husband, being the organizer that he than a demented crazy axe murderer. My is, immediately sprang into action. He experience although terribly frightening instantly located my mother and sent her to ended with a positive resolution. the business office to alert security. Her next The feelings and panic I experienced that task was to go to the entry gate and detain dreadful day were real and powerful. They anyone trying to exit with a child near the pale, however, in comparison to those a age of our daughter. My husband headed family feels, when they have unexpectedly toward the restrooms to inspect them for our lost a loved one. Unexpected loss brings daughter or signs of foul play, and I was to a multitude of issues beyond those of an comb through the rows and rows of shopping anticipated loss. When a loved one has booths, calling out my daughter’s name and been ill, or has been suffering severe pain scanning for anyone that might be trying to for an extended time, although we mourn escape with her. We all three sprang into our the loss, death is sometimes a relief for appointed duties. I ran as fast as a cheetah, those witnessing, day in and day out, the calling my daughter’s name and inspecting unrelenting pain and suffering of their anyone and everyone within the isles and family member or close friend. When shops. I was frantic, just recalling the event, death is unexpected or sudden, family is causing my heart to race slightly and my and close friends develop regrets, they are eyes to tear. As I rounded a corner, I saw robbed of the time they need to prepare

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Key Statistics • 7,159,172 # of children in Texas • 160,240 # of completed CPS investigations • 66,398 # confirmed victims of child abuse or neglect • 17,022 # of children removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect • 156 # of abuse/neglect child deaths • 22,164 # families served by DFPS prevention programs • 44,828 # of youth served by DFPS prevention programs See the DFPS Annual Report and Data Book on the DFPS website for more statistics.

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Equally robbed is their opportunity to simply say “good-bye.” This simple moment, shared between those we love, is immensely important. Being robbed of this final rite creates a helplessness that is difficult to overcome. Mourners may carry this pain with them for a very long time, and some are unable to overcome it. Pair with this the regret of unfinished business, the anguish of a brutal death, or the eternal yearning for an unfound loved one, and a recipe for extreme extension with a myriad of additional complications to overcome, for the accomplishment of grief recovery develops.

Currently in the news, one intently follows the disappearance of the commercial 777 jetliner. The sorrow on the faces, and behavior of the families suffering through this crisis, reveal these complications.

These families need extreme support and aggressive counseling, rather than being abruptly escorted away from those who should be offering insights and answers.

With leadership comes great responsibility.

With the absence of information and answers, responsible leaders should render greater latitude and understanding, than is being offered to these families in despair.

We continue to hope for the safe return of the commercial 777 jetliner and it’s passengers. We know that their families do too. In the end, if this is not realized, we hope and pray for their recovery. These families may indeed be forced to begin their road to recovery without resolution.

Although unlikely, my fervent prayer is that these unfortunate families with loved ones aboard the 777 jetliner would have the same resolution of having their loved ones returned to them whole and unharmed, as I did with my toddler. In that this scenario is less and less probable as the days painfully pass, I pray that the world and especially those in authoritative roles, will render them the tender consideration and extended grief care resources, of which they so desperately stand in need.

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Wednesday, April 2, 2014

GRANNY’S KITCHEN BACK TO BASICS PALEO FINALE’

By Elaine Padgett Carnegie

This is the last week for Paleolithic Food Guide. Everything I have written and all recipes come from the website http://www.paleoplan.com. I believe most of the many health problems we have today begin in our food supply! While not many people can realistically stick to this diet, it has helped many people overcome many ailments. If you have tried everything…this certainly won’t hurt you! Below, you’ll find the Paleo Plan Food Guide, a list of foods and to what extent they are accepted as Paleo. Guidelines are created using a mixture of all of the Paleo gurus’ philosophies and research, beliefs, and what is realistic to implement in your daily life. For all of the foods listed, it is their hope that you choose those that are free of pesticides, antibiotics, hormones, animal abuse and that the food the animals were fed was appropriate for their species.

FOODS TO EAT=VEGETABLES All veggies are acceptable, including sweet potatoes. Here’s a blog post on sweet potatoes and Paleo. Organic veggies are great. Local and organic is even better.

The less transit time there is between the farm and you, the more nutrients the produce retains. You can become part of a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) where you’ll receive in-season produce from a local farm every week. To find a CSA in your area go to localharvest.org FRUITS-In general, fruit guidelines are the same as veggie guidelines. Organic and local are best.

If you’re really trying to lose weight and you’re not active at all, limit your fruit intake to one or two pieces a day, as the carbs can add up.

MEATS and EGGS-Eat meats and eggs freely, but in order to mimic our ancestors best, eat these products from animals that were grass fed/pasture raised. At the least, steer clear of meats with preservatives and color or flavor enhancers, particularly added nitrites, as they can be pretty toxic.

Game Meats, Organ Meats, Pork, Beef, Chicken, Turkey, Goat, Lamb, Eggs – from chickens, ducks, emu, quail, etc.

FISH, SHELL FISH, FISH EGGS-All species are fine – just be conscious of mercury levels and ecological practices. Know that smaller fish like anchovies generally have less bio-accumulation of heavy metals and toxins, and high levels of omega 3 fatty acids.

NUTS & SEEDS-All are good, as well as the butters that are made from them. Also on this list are coconut flour and almond flour. Peanuts are NOT NUTS – they’re legumes, and thus are not on the list. If you’re trying to lose weight, limit nuts and seeds to about 1 or 2 ounces per day, as the calories add up quickly!

SEA VEGETABLES-kombu, wakame, other seaweeds, algae’s, etc. They’re all good – great, in fact.

FATS-tallow (rendered beef fat), lard (rendered pork fat), coconut oil/milk/manna, extra virgin olive oil, walnut oil, avocado oil, macadamia oil, hazelnut oil BEVERAGES-Filtered or spring water, Herbal tea, Coconut water, freshly juiced fruits and vegetables EAT IN MODERATION- Coffee, Chocolate, Dried fruit, Alcohol (all kinds), Caffeinated teas, Sweeteners – Raw honey, stevia, coconut sap, grade B maple syrup FOODS TO AVOID-GRAINS-DAIRY-BEANS/LEGUMES-HIGH OMEGA-6 VEGETABLE OILS-REFINED SWEETENERS AND ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS-FACTORY FARMED MEAT, EGGS, AND SEAFOOD-REFINED, and IODIZED SALT – use unrefined sea salt instead.

There you have it. If you have questions about specific foods that you don’t see here, you can write neely@paleoplan.com. The website is http://www.paleoplan.com/ and if you are interested…they have all the answers! Here are a few more recipes before we close this Chapter…

Almost Oatmeal

Shrimp Cocktail

1-1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce 4 Tbs raw, chunky almond butter 2-3 Tbs raw, unsweetened canned coconut milk Cinnamon to taste Dash of fresh grated nutmeg (optional) Combine all ingredients in a small pan over medium heat, stirring often until all is thoroughly combined and warm. Add fresh or dried fruits and/or nuts for additional texture and flavor.

Bacon Stir Fry

8 bacon slices, diced 1⁄2 yellow onion, diced 1 medium sweet potato, diced 1 medium zucchini, diced 7-8 green beans 1 avocado Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Cook chopped bacon in a medium skillet over mediumlow heat. Drain fat when done and set bacon aside.

Meanwhile, heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat.

Add 1 Tbs of drippings from the bacon pan, onion, and sweet potato. Stirring often, sauté until onions begin to turn translucent and sweet potato softens slightly (about 10-15 minutes). Add zucchini and green beans to the sweet potato mixture and cook just until they turn bright green. Combine bacon and vegetables. Season with freshly ground black pepper, and top with avocado to serve.

1 pound shrimp, shelled and deveined 6 Tbs chili sauce (Trinity Hills Farms recommended-- look for one without sugar) 2 Tbs lemon juice 1/2 Tbs horseradish 1 tsp grated onion 1 celery stalk, finely chopped 2-4 lettuce leaves Bring two quarts of water to a boil. Add shrimp and turn off heat.

Let shrimp sit in the hot water for 3-5 minutes, until flesh is opaque throughout. Remove cooked shrimp from water and rinse with cold water to chill immediately.

Meanwhile, whisk chili sauce, lemon juice, horseradish, and onion together to make the cocktail sauce. Toss chilled shrimp with chopped celery. Line cocktail cups with salad greens. Spoon in shrimp mixture, top with sauce, and serve cold.

4 cups watermelon, seeded and cubed 2 cups cantaloupe, cubed 3 fresh mint leaves (or 1 mint tea bag) 1 cup water Juice of 1 lemon Paper muffin liners or small paper cups Puree watermelon and cantaloupe in a food processor until smooth. Place in a medium saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in another pan, steep the mint leaves or tea bag in 1 cup boiling water for about 3 minutes.

Strain mint leaves, and add the infused water to the cooked melons. Turn off heat and stir in lemon juice. Line a muffin pan with paper liners (may instead use small paper cups or ice cube trays). Pour the melon puree into each liner and freeze. When beginning to firm up, insert flat wooden sticks into the center of each. Freeze until completely hard or the papers will not peel easily away. Remove papers before serving.

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Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Hill Country Herald Page 11

THE AMERICAN DIET IS KILLING US…LITERALLY!

By Elaine Padgett Carnegie

I was so mad when I read this…”Boxed Mac and cheese, cheddar flavored crackers, Jell-O and many kids’ cereals contain red 40, yellow 5, yellow 6 and/or blue 2, the most popularly-used dyes in the United States. Research has shown this rainbow of additives can cause behavioral problems as well as cancer, birth defects and other health problems in laboratory animals.

Red 40 and yellow 6 are also suspected of causing an allergy-like hypersensitivity reaction in children. Interestingly, food makers like Kraft and Kellogg’s tint foods distributed outside the U.S. with paprika extract, beetroot, annatto and other color additives thought to be much safer than the dyes used in the U.S. So it’s okay to poison the American children?

Heads up ya’ll! Do you know what GMO means? Yeah, it means genetically modified “organisms.” But, do you know what that means? Probably not, I didn’t, so I’ll tell you now. GMO foods are different than those that are cross-bred. Crossbreeding has been going on for centuries by farmers and by nature, to produce a stronger plant. Plants that are crossbred are within the same species. With GMO foods, bioengineers splice specific genes into the DNA of a different species, disrupting its natural sequence, and creating a new species that has never existed before. Are GMOs Safe?

About eighty percent of processed food in the US contains genetically modified ingredients including corn, soy, sugar beets, and canola, so of course people are asking whether GMOs are safe. It’s worth noting that 64 countries around the world including Australia, Japan, and all of the countries in the European Union have strict restrictions or bans against GMOs, while the US doesn’t even have set rules about labeling them on products. These countries won’t even accept imported products from the US such as wheat if they are known to be genetically modified.

So the US is greedier than any other country?

Big surprise! Monsanto is a lead producer in genetically modified seeds as well as the herbicide glyphosate, marketed under the Roundup weed-killer brand. It’s pretty clever to create seeds (called Roundup Ready) that are resistant to this herbicide…they’ve also created!

The Environmental Protection Agency has found exposure to glyphosate causes congestion of the lungs, increased breathing rate, kidney damage, and reproductive issues. Many farms use Monsanto’s products, and that’s why so many foods contain GMOs. You might also find it interesting to know that

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Cozy cabin on 6 acres, access to lake, creek, deep hormones will likely end up Highway 83 frontage with good visibility! Priced to sell at swimming hole. $129,000. in a person’s body, doing what $139,000.

1 acre near Garner, access to Frio River, water hookup hormones do, and one of the 1 acre south of Leakey on corner lot with large trees, city available. $52,900. things hormones do is cause the water, well, electricity, septic and outbuilding on slab. All Two adjacent lots with access to the Frio River! $45,000. onset of puberty. ready to go! $49,000.

Each Here in America, going grocery Large 3BR/2B home on 20 beautiful acres of rolling terrain, 8.09 acres, with well, mixed terrain $109,080. Adjacent large trees and seasonal creek, with city water and wells, 22.6 acres $203,400. Owner financing available! shopping gives new meaning to two cabins, rv shed, carport and large barn with electricity. the term “food poisoning” since several staples in the American diet contain chemicals, additives Cereal, nut mixes and bubble gum, it is known and tumors, cancer and damage to the nervous and ingredients banned by China, Australia, to cause cancer in rats. BHA “is reasonably system. It’s also credited with thyroid tumors. the European Union and other countries. “Over anticipated to be a human carcinogen .....” BHA Notoriously poisonous, arsenic has routinely 70% of the antibiotics used in this country are is also suspected of triggering allergic reactions been fed to chickens raised in the U.S. for used in animal food production to keep the and hyperactivity. decades to increase poultry’s weight while animals healthy due to confined or intensive Rats fed potato chips made with Olean gained requiring less feed. Johns Hopkins Center for a operations and because it promotes faster weight; there have been several reports of Livable Future says poultry given arsenic-based growth of the animal,” says Mira Dessy, a adverse intestinal reactions to the fake fat drugs result in consumers buying packaged meat nutrition educator in Houston. Boosting milk including diarrhea, cramps and leaky bowels. with high levels of inorganic arsenic, a known production via growth hormone can increase And because it interferes with the absorption of carcinogen. the need cows will have to be treated with fat soluble vitamins such as A, D, E and K, the There’s more than I HAVE THE SPACE TO antibiotics for inflammation of the breast tissue. FDA requires these vitamins be added to any WRITE HERE! Be cautious…in America, the The extent to which these are transmitted to product made with Olean or olestra. food is killing our people…do we care? humans is unclear.”

Potassium bromated, added to breads to help BHA and BHT are widely used preservatives the dough hold together and rise higher, studies that prevent oils in foods from becoming rancid. have linked this additive to kidney damage

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P.O. Box 1272, Leakey, Texas 78873 Lic.#54947WLPK

ANNUAL PLANT SALE

Office 830.232.6747 Cell 830.486.6768 Home 830.232.6682

Veggie-Only Sale

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HOUSE LEVELING Foundation & Home Improvement Co. Uvalde, Texas 78801

(830) 278-2949

Vegetables—perennials--annuals

Saturday, APRIL 12 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

116 evergreen st. - Leakey

COUNTYWIDE AIR & HEAT Have Your Heating System Inspected! for the winter months to cut down on HIGH Electric Costs!

2561 County Road 350 Concan, Texas 78838

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

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EMPLOYMENT

SALE

For Sale approx. 5 ac.

With electric, septic and city water ready for your house, back 2 ac. are cedar fenced for horses or what ever... NO H.O.A. Pendley Road in Leakey Texas. Nine miles from Garner state park. just south of Leakey,

REDUCED

Call 830-261-1044 FOR SALE: approx.

5.46 acres in Utopia at B & R Ranch. Owners Anxious. Will consider any reasonable offers. call Shirley 830-279-4423 Realtor for Bill Baxter Real Estate

JIM DOES SIGNS

Need A New Business Sign?

Call Jim Reed 830-232-5096

Help Wanted Cashier & Mgt Positions Full & Part Time Concan General Store (Shamrock in Concan) 830-232-6414

HELP WANTED

Mature bi-Lingual Office clerk needed.

(Spanish-English). Some accounting, filing, record-keeping knowledge useful but not absolutely necessary. Will train.

Must be fluent in spoken Spanish. Good pay. Very steady job. Flexible hours.

Leakey resident preferred. steady YEAR AROUND, ALL-WEATHER job.

Please apply in person at Texarome, Leakey, Texas: Tel: (830) 232 6079

SUMMER HELP WANTED Seven Bluff Cabins is hiring seasonal cleaning help for this summer. Please contact Debbie Nalley at 830-2325260 for addi�onal informa�on concerning these summer posi�ons.

Full time telephonic sales position available. Computer Skills Required. F am iliarity with Microsoft Office (i.e. Word and Excel). Email resumes to Anne@EvidenceGrade.com.

ADVERTISING IN THE HILL COUNTRY HERALD WORKS! TRY IT YOU’LL LIKE IT!! 830.232.6294

The Friends Grill is accepting applications for experienced cook Drug Free Environment Apply in Person Downtown Leakey, Texas

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SUMMER HELP WANTED ALL POSITIONS, APPLY IN PERSON MILL CREEK CAFE, LEAKEY, TEXAS

TX. Hands On management of a Telephonic Sales Team as well as direct involvement with sales. Strong managerial, sales and Microsoft Programs (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.) experience required. Experience with ACT! Database program and Law Enforcement Sales is a $$ plus. Serious and qualified applicants only. Salary DOE. Email resumes to: Dave@EvidenceGrade.com.

Centrally located, restroom, CH/A, great business location $350/month.

Call 830-232-5656 or 830-232-5290

FOR RENT-

We need a good shade-tree mechanic and parts-changer. Even a mechanic’s helper. Do the wife a favor. Forget the shade-tree thing, and get a steady year around, all-weather job at Texarome.

We just need good preventive maintenance and occasional parts changing on tractors, trucks and vehicles. Big mechanic jobs are done by others. Will train also for general plant maintenance, and repair: changing belts & bearings, replacing motors, running equipment, etc. Good shop environment and co-workers. Plenty of tools. Good pay depending on skill and experience. Flexible hours. Apply in person at TEXAROME (cedarmill).

Tel (830) 232 6079

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MINI STORAGE $30 AND UP!!

830-232-5656 or 830-232-5290 Large Commercial Bldg.

– Utopia – Applicant must answer multiple phone lines, order processing and have general office experience. Computer experience required. Email resume to: Anne@EvidenceGrade.com.

HELP WANTED

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

ADMINSTRATIVE ASSISTANT – Part Time

HELP WANTED There is an opening at TEXAROME (Cedarmill) for a Plant Operator. No par�cular skill necessary.

Must be mechanically inclined and familiar with machinery and equipment. Must be willing to work any shi�. 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. (Spanish only, no English spoken OK)

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Full time Sales Manager - Utopia,

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DEADLINE MONDAY 5:00 p.m.

ONLY 20 CENTS PER WORD!!!

Red top Cane 5x5.5 round bales 1450lbs $60.00. Triticale square bales $ 5.00 South Texas Raised Alfalfa in the barn $9.00 CASH ONLY, NO CHECKS, CASH ONLY. 210-216-0193 Located near Pearsall.

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Tri-Plex 2 Bdrm 1 bath, Centrally located, $450 per month with $450 Deposit. Call 830-591-3479

HUNTING LEASE WANTED

2 guns, reliable, responsible law abiding experienced Hunters.

Looking for long term lease -whitetail, axis, turkey and hogs.

Please call James @ 512-767-0700 or wk 979-406-2087 (reasonable pricing)

LOOKING FOR FAMILY HUNTING LEASE WITH CAMP WATER AND ELECTRICITY RELIABLE RESPONSIBLE LONG TERM PLEASE CALL JODY BROUSSARD (409)960-8934

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 from you. Call for details.

NEW LISTING Creek front living in Patterson Creek Estates.

3 bedroom 2 bath with beautiful deck overlooking Patterson Creek. Detached carport with 1⁄2 bath and workshop. Wood burning fireplace, built in appliances. Great retirement home or potential income producer as a nightly rental. $265,000.

NEW LISTING Established nightly rental on the Frio River with great swimming hole, close to town, sleeps 13 comfortably. $375,000 NEW LISTING River front lots in the heart of Con Can! River access lots available tool All Price ranges!

Nightly rental allowed. Great investment and recreational opportunity.

NEW LISTING La Hacienda, Four bedroom three bath home on the Sabinal River. Established income producing property. Ten acres of land on a permanent water hole on the river. $499,000.

NEW LISTING Like New 4 bedroom home with a pool on 10 acres in close proximity to Garner State Park. Beautiful long views from hillside location. This one has it all. $469,000.

Con Can on Bear Creek. 3 bdrm 2 bth with bonus room, approx. 2,000 square feet, and large covered porches, large detached garage/workshop. Great week end home or nightly rental near 7 bluff. $459,500.

Cadillac Farms, 244 ac located 2 miles west of Leakey. A little bit of everything, fields, mtns, old ranch house, rustic barn. Fronts on FM 337 with Patterson Creek forming the southern boundary. Abundant wildlife. Call for details.

CANYON OAKS! New construction, 4 bdrm 2 1⁄2 bth home with excellent views and river access. Great income producing potential. $279,900 CANYON OAKS Three bedroom, 3 1⁄2 bath home on River Road. Income producing. Reduced to $299,000 CON CAN RANCH 3 bdrm 2 bth manufactured home on 36.67 acres. Located in back of ranch adjoining a large ranch. Ideal hunting property in great location. $145,000 Deer Creek lot with 5.31 restricted acres $64,500.

DEVILS CANYON 25 acres with blacktop frontage west of Leakey .Price reduced to $125,000 FAIRVIEW RANCH Nearly 20 acres with 3 bdrm 2 bth manufactured home and 2 bdrm 2 bth cabin., large metal building. Turn key living and hunting. Call for details.

FRIO PECAN FARM managed rental with 2b/2ba, covered porch, beautiful Pecan grove, wildlife, price reduced to $160,000.

PRICE REDUCED 3 bedroom 3 bth home on river front lot in Frio Pecan Farm. Like new condition with huge deck overlooking the river. Great income potential. Price reduced to $335,000. This property is a great income producer.

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

FRIO RIVER PLACE Here is your chance to own a 3 bedroom 3.5 bath home on the banks of the Frio River.

Like new and over 2 acres of beautiful land area. One of the largest homes you’ll find on the Frio. $569,000 FRIO RIVER RANCH 4 bedroom\four bath home in Frio River Ranch on 10.66 acres. $169,000.

FRIO RIVER RANCH A beautiful hill country home sitting on the bank of the Frio River. Three bedrooms with 2 1⁄2 baths, high ceilings, open floor plan. All this plus a detached 2 bedroom, 2 bath cabin with approximately 148 feet of frontage along the east bank of the river. Close to town, yet private. Great income potential, only $469,900.

FRIO TERRITORY This five acre building site on the Frio River is waiting for you. 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 Lower Frio Estates, 2 bedroom one bath cottage on river front tract, $134,900 MOUNTAIN VALLEY Now you can own a 4 bedroom 3 bath home with great income potential in the heart of Concan. House is named Southern Comfort, and can be yours for a reduced price of $335,000 OAKMONT VILLAGE 2.21 acres of heavily wooded building site located just of FM 1120. $49,000 OAKMONT VILLAGE 3 bedrooms and 2 baths with a bonus room for only $135,000 RANCHO REAL 5 acres with 350 feet of river frontage, county road frontage, $149,900.

RANCHO REAL 23 acres with highway frontage, great views, $49,900.

RANCHO REAL Secluded 15 acres with hunting cabin. 4 wheel drive required. $47,000 RANCHO REAL River frontage with 22 1⁄2 acres for only $70,000.

RIVERTREE Beautiful residential building sites ranging in price from $99,900 to $109,950.

SPICEWOOD SPRINGS Riverfront home on 3.7 acres in Spicewood Springs. Access to over a mile of Frio River. Four bedroom, three bath, 2 story home sitting on bank of river with a wraparound porch. $429,500.

SPRING HILL- PRICE REDUCED.3.2 acres. Beautiful lot in a gated subdv, city wtr, List Price $64,500 SPRING HILL 3.52 acres with a beautiful view overlooking Leakey. City water, Price reduced to $69,500 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, 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 $87,500 THE RIDGE New construction, 3 bedroom 3 bth, with 2 fireplaces and outdoor kitchen, walking distance to river.

Nestled under huge live oaks. Call for a showing today THE RIDGE The Bungalow 40 will sleep up to 25 persons.

The perfect place to get away with an in ground pool, outdoor kitchen, and a river park. Established income producer with a great upside. $425,000.

TIERRA LINDA SUBDIVISION, Con Can. Prime residential building site for only $50,000.

TWIN FORKS Two tree covered lots with owner financing available. $32,500 for one, or both for $59,900.

TWIN FORKS PRICE REDUCED Like new double wide in Twin Forks, 3 bedroom 2 bth with approx. 1,848 sf, 2 carport, stg building, huge covered deck to enjoy your coffee. Only $89,900. Call today for a showing.

COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY. 5 income producing cabins on approx. 7 acres with room for more! $375,000.

COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY. Turnkey restaurant available on Highway 83. Ready to go. Price reduced to $145,000. Call for details.

COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY, the historic Frio Canyon Theatre in downtown Leakey, Great location. $148,500.

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 Michael Rushing – Associate COME BY FOR ONE OF OUR Carrie Chisum – Associate COMPLETE LISTS OF PROPFred McNiel GRI, - Associate ERTIES,

CHECK US OUT ON THE WEBSITE OR SCAN THE QR CODE BELOW WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE!

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

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NOW OPEN AT CLOSED FOR 7:30 a.m.!!

EQUIPMENT CHANGE April 5th and 6th, Now Serving 2014 Gourmet Coffee and Homemade Pastries “HUNTER PORTIONS!” Open Homemade Daily Specials Choice “Cut to Order” Steaks Burgers, Salads & Sandwiches “Tootie Pies”

11a.m. till 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday -Saturday Sunday 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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OPEN SUNDAYS !!

9a.m.-8p.m.

Corner of 83 and 337 DOWNTOWN, LEAKEY, TEXAS

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

Sat. 8a.m.-8p.m.

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2805 Highway 90 West Hondo, Texas 78861 830.426.TIRE (8473) www.TireandWheelConnection.com

WE ARE OPEN!

(830) 232-5022

PIZZAS Meat Lover’s, The Work’s, Vegetarian, Ultimate Cheese, Smoky Jo’s BBQ, Wings, Garlic Bread, Hamburger, Cheeseburger

BEER & WINE AVAILABLE 410 S Hwy 83

Leakey, TX 78873 Ph. 830-232-4553 Of�ice Hours-Lobby

Mon-Thu 9:00 to 3:00

Fri 9:00 to 4:30 Of�ice Hours-Drive-Thru Mon-Fri 9:00 to 4:30 Sat 9:00 to 12:00 Drive-Up ATM Located at Branch Also located inside Concan General Store U.S. Hwy 83 & Tx. Hwy 127

At the Frio Pecan Farm Pavilion Open: NEW HOURS Thursday & Friday 11a.m. - 2p.m. & 5p.m.-9p.m. and Saturday ALL DAY 11a.m. to 9p.m.

Dine In or Pick Up Leakey, Texas

UTOPIA TEXAS HILL TOP HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER. AMAZING VIEWS

Custom 3000 SF home, guest cabin + 25 acres.

Home & cabin turn-key!! Well appointed furniture. Only 12 miles from Garner State Park. Would love to show our home to you. We could sit on the deck, look at the view & RELAX. Asking: 694K Please call for more information: (830) 966-4611