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Tri-Canyon’s Only Weekly Newspaper! Vol. 9 No. 33
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SABINAL & MEDINA RIVER WARNING SEE PAGE 4
NRA/Leakey Wastewater Project July Progress Report
August 15, 2018
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RIVER WARNING FROM REAL-EDWARDS CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT WARNING SWIMMING IN THESE WATERS MAY BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH Real-Edwards Conservation & Reclamation District strongly advises people to avoid recreational contact, including swimming, in the Frio and Nueces Rivers and their tributaries in areas where there is slow or non-moving waters. Large pools of moving water have reduced potential for hazardous organisms. Low to no flows due to drought conditions, combined with sustained high temperatures have created a potentially hazardous situation for water recreation. These conditions allow for potentially harmful organisms to be present in the water. Be aware of the present conditions in your area: still, stagnant, smelly water is a bad thing and may be harmful to your health. Moving, cool water is less likely to have these bad organisms and
should not be harmful. Use good judgement, if it looks bad avoid for now. Better safe than sorry. Recent rains have helped this situation but the rivers have not had a significant rise so there is still potential for bacteria to be present. Any questions or concerns can be directed to the Real-Edwards Conservation & Reclamation District. Office hours are 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday. 234 Evergreen in Leakey Phone (830) 232-5733 Email: joelpigg@recrd.org
Volunteers Brave the Elements for the 10th Annual Harvest at Lost Maples Winery by Jeff Braun
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YOUR LIFE
Rain impacted the 10th annual harvest at the Lost Maples Winery requiring the harvesting of grapes to be extended into the coming week. Volunteers harvested approximately half of the annual crop of Black Spanish Lenoir Grapes from the Polvadeau Vineyards at the Lost Maples Winery in Vanderpool, TX on Saturday morning. More than 60 people harvested grapes despite the morning rains in the area that continued for most of the morning. The rains have continued through the weekend requiring vineyard crews to develop plans to harvest the remainder of the crop in the coming days. The vineyard and
winery are owned by Tom and Glenda Slaughter, and is the first commercial grape growing operation and winery in Bandera County. “Despite the rain, people were real troopers and helped us begin the harvest. Some folks were even harvesting in makeshift rain gear made out of trash bags. Our vineyard continues to mature and produce high yields of quality Black Spanish Lenior grapes that we use to make our wines. This year’s crop benefited from thunderstorms in late spring that supercharged the vines yielding a wonderful crop,” said Tom Slaughter. continued page 7
Safesitter Babysitter Training Program Graduates
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NUECES RIVER FLOODS OVER WEEKEND ............................ Page 5
UVALDE, TX – UVALDE, TX – After completing Safesitter Babysitter Training Program on August 8, 2018 at Uvalde Memorial Hospital, 4 area youth
ages sixth through eighth grade are newly certified for babysitting. Taught by Amy Martinez, the fun and fast-paced class included hands-on activities, videos, role-plays, take-home training materials, and interactive discussion. The course is used to train and certify adolescents nationwide each year and teaches youth safety childcare, and first aid and rescue skills. Students learn how to prevent unsafe situations and what to do when faced with dangers such as
power failures or weather emergencies. Childcare skills like tips to manage behavior that will help them stay in control of themselves and the children in their care are also discussed. Students learn the ages and stages of child developments, as well as practice diapering. Additionally, students learn skills such as choking rescue and CPR. A system to help the youth assess and respond to injuries and illnesses is also taught. Finally, the instructor reviews how to screen for babysitting jobs, discuss fees, and greet employers to help set the students up for success. These skills are even practiced through various role-plays during the course.
“Safesitter uses hands-on activities and role-plays to help the students learn how to be responsible babysitters,” said Amy Martinez, certified course instructor. Participants included (pictured, L-R) Whitney Whipkey, Gabriela Victorino, Sophia Valerio, and Jessican McLerran. The next Babysitter’s Training course offered by the hospital will be held in the fall. There is a $50 fee per student. Space is limited so please register early to reserve a seat. Attendees should pack a lunch for the all-day class. To learn more or register, contact public relations at 830-278-6251 extension 1038.
CCSCT Executive Director Achieves Nationally Certified ROMA Implementer Designation
by Kimberly Jonas
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INDEX Legals/Jail Register ... . Page 3Community News ......... Page 4-6 Feature Story ................ Page 7 Community Events.........Page 8-9 Obituaries ...................... Page 10 Classifieds ..................... Page 14
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Mr. Bobby Deike, Executive Director for the Community Council of South Central Texas, Inc. (CCSCT), recently was awarded the designation of Nationally Certified ROMA Implementer (NCRI), by the Association of Nationally Certified ROMA Trainers. ROMA, Results Oriented Management and Accountability, is a performancebased initiative designed to preserve the anti-poverty focus of community action
and to promote greater effectiveness among state and local agencies receiving Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funds. CCSCT receives CSBG funding to serve 21 counties in south central and southwest Texas including Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, LaSalle, Live Oak, Medina, McMullen, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson and Zavala.
In addition, CCSCT provides services in Bee and Maverick counties not funded by CSBG. The ROMA Implementer is charged with providing information at his/her own agency to further develop understanding throughout the agency in an effort to fully implement ROMA. The training and certification process for NCRI, assures the individual has a deep understanding of the full ROMA Cycle.
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