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Current Weekly News for Leakey, Camp Wood, Sabinal, Utopia and Surrounding Areas Vol. 5 No. 34

INSIDE Attention Real County Lamb and Goat Stockshow Exhibitors Tags for major shows must be purchased by August 24, 2015 at 5 pm.

If the exhibitor is only showing at the Real County Show you do not have to purchase tags at this time. Please contact Melissa Bates for an order form and details. melissachranebates@gmail.com

(830) 279-5990

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DOWNTOWN LEAKEY ROAD CONSTRUCTION The current downtown Leakey road construction is only the beginning of the growing pains for our small community. Currently, Allen Keller sub-contractor RelmCo Construction out of Hondo, Texas, is in the process of putting in the large concrete storm drains and underground system for the drainage. They began this portion of the multi-million dollar Hwy. 83 construction project in June of this year. While they took a short time off for the July 4th holiday, the project is behind schedule due to the extremely difficult task of breaking through solid rock. For those of us locals, this is no surprise, but I was surprised to learn a bore sample was not drilled prior to beginning construction. The drainage system will extent from Tucker Hollow, North to Third Street (Church of Christ) on the East side of Highway 83. There will be inlets on the West side of Hwy. 83 that will flow into the drainage system. These inlets will be put into place during road construction.

The Project Detail Summary indicates only one day has been taken for “Too Wet” but I would anticipate more in the future. The cost of several line items were listed also, they included: Disposal of water wells $6,000, Trench Excavation protection $1,728; RC Pipe $79, 200; Mobilization $280,650; Barricades, signs and Traffic Handling $13,000; Removal of signs $100 and Rock Filter dams $972; for a Total of $381,650. The total for the project awarded to Allen Keller is $6,989,144.86.

Traffic has already become an issue,

with two major accidents at the intersection of Hwy. 83 and Ranch Road 337 since the project began.

During the upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend detours could be in place but it is highly suggested to take alternate routes to in town destinations.

The main portion of the construction project is scheduled to begin in late August. The entire project will encompass the length of the City of Leakey, from the intersection of Hwy. 83 and FM 1120 (Stripes) to the intersection of Hwy. 83 and RR 336 (Emerald Oaks)

by Julie Becker

and West on RR 337 to the City Limits (Showbarn). The Project Foreman for Allen Keller is Steve Pennington, he can be reached at spenni ngton@allenkellerco.com or (210) 386-6830. The Safety Coordinator is Liliana Brown and she can be reached at lbrown@allenkellerco.com (they would not give me her direct number).

THE MISSION SAN LORENZO DE LA SANTA CRUZ

By Elaine Padgett Carnegie

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Pictured Left to Right are: Glynn Osburn-Texas Archaeological Society, Dr. Tamra Walter-Texas Tech, Tiffany Osburn-Texas Archaeological Society and Texas Historical Commission, Ron Ralph-Texas Archaeological Society (see story page 5)

The Spirit of ‘45 ............................ Page 9

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: 96° Low: 65°

Third generation American, Ernest Alfred “Al” Huebner was born in the Santa Rosa Hospital, in San Antonio, in 1924, to Ernest Alexander and Laura Winifred Smith Huebner. His family came from the city of Gablonz, then in the Austrian Empire, now in the Czech Republic. Coming to Texas, the family settled in San Antonio, Huebner Road bears his family name. Al attended school in San Antonio, graduated from Brackenridge High in early 1941. He became a page at the San Antonio Public Library and in September attended the San Antonio Junior College, wanting to become an engineer. He also was hired on as an apprentice electrician, working at Lackland Air Base. He became a lineman, working on power lines for the new base. They wired barracks, the bank, and cafeteria. He remembers there were lots of rattlesnakes. His first engineering challenge was space lighting in one of the big buildings.

Next, Al attended the University of Texas two semesters; his parents had divorced and his mother turned their home into a duplex to support herself. By 1943, Al was faced with possible draft and instead, signed up as a seaman in the Navy. The Navy sent him a letter telling him to report to the University of Texas to study engineering, paid for his room and board and $54 to live on. He was next sent to Navy

by Billie Franklin

shipman school at Columbia University where he was rejected. He went to Great Lakes, but not for boot training. Instead, passing Captain Eddie’s test, he got electrical school training at the Hugh Manly Junior High School in Chicago, Illinois. Next, he was sent to the Del Monte Hotel in Monterrey, California. There he had classes until noon and a three hour lab in the afternoon. In the room, he and others were studying the Points System.

Germany surrendered in the spring of 1945, Japan surrendered that August. The Navy did not know what to do with these men they had educated. The sent them on a train to Stockton, California, the men had lunch and at 2 p m, took the train back to Monterrey. It was decided to send them for further training to Corpus Christi, aviation training this time. On the way to the Texas coast, the train stopped in San Antonio. He got off and managed to call his mother, letting her know that he was on his way to Corpus. In 1945, the Points System was the way a soldier got out of the service and by Thanksgiving, he had a total of 36 points. He figured he could get out by Christmas. When he got his discharge, he turned all his books and got enough money together for a bus ticket back home. He arrived on December 23, two days before Christmas. He visited his fiancé, Verna Mae Shields, a widow with a

young daughter, Edith Ann Dixon. They were married in San Antonio in April 1948. They were married 50 years, had five children, two of whom have died. continued page 2

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REAL COUNTY COURT RESULTS August 10, 2015 NEW REAL COUNTY

by Julie Becker

Donna Michelle Harley, Burglary of a Vehicle, Defendant pled Guilty, sentenced to 45 days in jail with credit for time served, court will take into consideration cases 2331Possession of Marijuana <2oz. and 2332-Driving While License Invalid with previous conviction of suspension, as a part of this plea; Donna Michelle Harley, Criminal Trespass, Defendant pled Guilty, sentenced to 90 days jail, probated for 9 months, $300 fine, $309 court costs, $40/month probation reporting fees, standard probation terms and conditions, $175 Attorney fees, 8 months to pay costs and fine, Court

ordered referral to MHMR through probation; Bradley Joe Netherton, Theft of Property >$50<$500, Reset to October 13, 2015; Duane Richard Williams, Criminal Trespass, Defendant pled Guilty, sentenced to 35 days in jail with credit for time served; Vincent Slade Bort, Revocation Hearing, Driving While License Invalid with previous conviction or suspension, Defendant pled True, sentenced to 15 days in jail with credit for time served; Jose DeLeon, Revocation Hearing, Possession of Marijuana <2oz.,

Defendant pled True, sentenced to 57 days in jail with credit for time served, probation terminated; Estrellita H. Falcon, Theft of Property >$50<$500, Failed to Appear, warrant issued; Christopher Aaron Tomerlin, Theft of Property >$50<$500, (two charges) Failed to Appear, warrant issued; Douglas Charles Ward, Assault Causing Bodily Injury, Family Violence, Interference with Emergency Call and Resisting Arrest, Search or Transport, Reset to September 8, 2015.

Edwards County Commissioner’s Corner It’s hard for me to believe that it almost the middle of August and that in just a few days, school will be starting. What happened to the time?

I can remember when it seem to take forever for time to pass and now as I grow older, it seems to rush by in a blur. Apparently, there is something to the old adage the older you get the faster goes the time or at least it sure seems that way to me.

Over the last few days, a FEMA inspector has been here to go over the damage caused to our County Roads by the semi-recent floods. While we do not know how much if any assistance we will receive, I feel that any is better than none. Hopefully,

we will do all right and be able to buy material and soon begin to replace what was washed away.

The Barksdale water project has been completed except for the final walk through and approval. Not sure when that will happen but should be very soon. If you are on the approved list for a septic replacement and have not already received a visit from Sam Fish, you should in the very near future. Mr. Fish was awarded the contract to do the initial evaluations for construction.

As you well know, the Commissioners’ Court is right in the middle of planning the County Budget for FY 2016 which starts

NOTICE 2006 E350 Ford Ambulance Free to Not-For-Profit Ambulance Service (Send letter of request on organizations letterhead)

All others send sealed bid as stated below Vehicle can be seen at Frio Canyon EMS in Leakey.

Sale will be AS IS. No warranty implied, stated or otherwise.

Send sealed bids via mail with contact info to: Jimmie Walker - Ambulance Bid PO Box 1117, Leakey, TX 78873 Buyer will be responsible for all taxes & fees related to the sale.

Not-For-Profit Organization will be considered first Bidding will close October 1, 2015 Not-For-Profit Organization or Sealed Bidder Will be chosen at EMS Board Meeting October 5, 2015

Frio Canyon EMS Report for May, June & July 2015 The Frio Canyon EMS Medical Team Members, Karen Barnum, Dianne Rogers, Steve Gray, Shelly Collins, Jeff Kruger, Sherri Sollers & Troy Wright, along with our Drivers, Clay Atchison, Mark Rutherford, Buddy Southard & David Ullman responded to 84 calls. Transported 45 & rendered aid to 38 patients. There were 37 patients that suffered injuries & 44 having illnesses. 27 were transported to area hospitals & 18 transported to a helicopter LZ to be taken to San Antonio. Want to thank all the Medics, Drivers, the Sheriffs Deputies & Our LVFD who respond to the calls & help with our patients. It takes a village to supply this service to the community, so thanks to everyone who helps. Frio Canyon EMS

Smith Statement on EPA Methane Rule Washington D.C. – Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas)released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced plans for new regulations restricting methane emissions. The proposed rule would impose costly new restrictions on oil and natural gas, despite industry efforts that have already drastically reduced emissions in recent years.

Chairman Lamar Smith: “The EPA’s proposed methane rule is yet another example of the Obama administration’s war on American energy jobs. The EPA’s own data shows that methane emissions in the United States decreased by almost 15% between 1990 and 2013, yet EPA is forging ahead with this extraneous and unnecessary regulation. Instead of conspiring with extreme environmental interests, EPA should stop punishing cooperative industry stakeholders and start partnering with them in their current efforts to capture

methane in a responsible manner. The EPA’s opposition to responsible, market-driven, ‘all-of-the-above’ domestic energy development is on full display with the announcement of this new regulation.”

Smith has previously criticized the EPA’s release of rules in coordination with environmental stakeholders to the exclusion of energy industry stakeholders. At a July hearing, Committee members asked Administrator Gina McCarthy about the appearance of collusion with environmental groups such as the National Resources Defense Council, the Sierra Club and the League of Conservation Voters and Michael Goo, former Associate Administrator of the EPA Office of Policy.

The emails included evidence that Mr. Goo shared draft documents with outside groups and urged them to write reports in support of EPA actions. Today’s rule also was announced alongside an Environmental Defense Fund report that pushes for increased methane regulations.

Governor Abbott Statement On Capture Of Suspected Capitol Arsonist Governor Greg Abbott released a statement following the capture and arrest of the suspected arsonist who set fire to a vehicle on Capitol grounds late last week: “I applaud the Department of Public Safety for swiftly and successfully capturing the suspected arsonist believed to have set fire to a vehicle at the Capitol. I look forward to the suspect’s extradition to Texas to

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face justice.

I am grateful for the Department’s collaborative work with local and federal authorities in this effort and the Department’s continued service to ensuring all those working in or visiting the Texas Capitol feel safe and protected.”

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Through the years, Al loved to go fishing, became acquainted with the Sterling Fisher family, and often would visit the Utopia area. The family leased a place from Elby Hutto once. He and Verna Mae bought a ranch at Utopia in 1976, came hunting each year, and in 1990, when she became ill, they decided to sell their holdings in Orange County and move to Utopia. By August, 1995, they were on the ranch thanks to help from family. In their retirement, they made a trip with friends to the Copper Canyons in Mexico, In January, 1998, Verna Mae was hospitalized. She succumbed to cancer in 1999.

Al has held a number of different jobs. First, was the Spindle Top Refinery at Beaumont, where he was a mechanical engineer. He was given small jobs at first in maintenance engineering. His designs were different, and they worked. In 1954, he was in charge of salvage operations, built a rack, separated the pipe by category.

Samson Iron Supply got all the pipes. He had a sand business in Vidor from which he later also sold top soil.

The present day Mrs. Huebner, Judy, was a nurse at the

clinic in Utopia and it was there that Al got to know her.

After the loss of his wife, Al decided to get out of the house and joined the Utopia Lions Club. Because of this, he went to the Sabinal Lions Club Hog Festival where he saw Judy LaFrance, who was a judge at the chili cookoff. He was well acquainted with Dr. Pittman and knew his daughter, Mary Virginia Pittman-Waller, who was a good friend of Judy’s. At Dr. Pittman’s birthday party, Al went with Ernen Haby and his wife and there was Judy again. Judy and Al really hit it off. He invited her to show off his ranch. That went well. Then Judy invited him to a wedding. They both went to the same church, were involved in Lions Club, had lunch together. She invited him to her home for holidays, if he did not have family with him, so he would not be alone. They were wed in 2000, and he came to know and love her two children. They remain at the ranch and are still active in the Utopia Lions Club.

Bennie Ray Martin

120 Forest Trail Leakey, TX 78873 Registration Lifetime Verification Annually Sex Male Ethnicity NonHispanic Height 5’07” Weight 236 Hair Color Gray Sexual Assault P.C. 22.011 (a)(1)

Disposition Date 11/1/1976 Age of victim: 27 years old Sentence 7 years Status Discharge

by Lee Sweeten

October 1st. Initially it looked like we were going to be ok this coming year in the General Fund. Preliminary evaluations from the Appraisal District indicated that at the same tax rate we would have enough income to fund the budget. However, when the final Certified Values came, we were blindsided by a major decrease in values. While we expected a decrease in mineral values due to depletion, we did not expect a decrease in “Real” and “Personal” values. We are still trying to determine the exact cause for the dramatic decrease in those areas and even the more than expected reduction in minerals. Stay tuned for more.

EMS REPORTS

REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER

At the last Budget workshop, there was extensive discussion on what to do about the Road Department.

I proposed two different systems that we could adopt. Either to go back to a “Precinct System” in which each Precinct would have its own crew and equipment and the Commissioner oversees, budgets and reports activities within the Precinct or a “Superintendent System” in which there would be a County wide system and the road crew would have a Supervisor whose job would be to evaluate all roads and determine what needed to be done and prioritize the work. Which ever direction we take, it will require more money than

is allocated in the current Road and Bridge budget. It would be nice to hear what your thoughts are on this subject.

This week’s quote comes from “ Thomas A Edison” who said.

“Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.”

As always, if you have comments on this article or other County related issues, feel free to contact me either on my cell (210) 912-8481 or via email at burrogone@yahoo.com You can also follow the County on Face Book and on the web at www.co.edwards.tx.us

Shawn Streib Gray, Broker 830-232-4500 230 US Hwy. 83 Leakey, Texas 78873 HOMES Property 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: Log cabin on Patterson Creek under giant oaks! 2BD/2BA + loft. Cabin next door also available. $159,000 NEWProperty 013 : Newer riverfront home @ 3894 RR 1120 in Rio Frio. Beautiful 2+ ac. lot that slopes gently to the river’s edge. $560,000 Property 014: 3/2 in Concan. AWESOME views. New windows& AC. Carport w/storage, huge new deck, stone firepit. $259,000 REDUCED Property 020: KILLER private river access comes with this 1500 sf 3BD/2.5BA w/carport on 1.6 acs!! gated community. $225,000PENDING Property 022: Gorgeous 3BD/2BA furnished, party deck in CONCAN!!! Granite, custom cabinets, like new! Fabulous flat lot. $299,000 Property 023: 3BR/3.5BA on 5+ acs. w/ beautiful Patterson Creek frontage. Excellent rental history. CREEK IS FLOWING! $349,000 Property 024: Stunning 4BD/3.5BA contemporary on golf course. Beautiful views. 2500 sq. ft. w/tons of upgrades. $419,000 Property 032: Cute 2/1 log home w/one car garage. Next door to Property #10! Patterson Creek behind the homes.

Just $139,000 Property 035: Nice 3/2 brick home on 1 ac. Access to best Frio River park around! Big oaks and detached 2 car garage. $199,000 REDUCED Property 041: 3/2 log home. Wrap-around porch all 4 sides! 5+ acs. Gorgeous river access! Frio River Place--$309,500 PENDING Property 042: 337 River House sits on 1.68 acs. and features 3BD/2.5BA main home + 1/1 Gst. House! River front and POOL! $475,000 Property 049: 4738 RR 1051 in Reagan Wells. Well kept 4BR/2BA home on 17.78 beautiful acres! No restrictions.

NICE! $375,000 Property 055: Artist’s cottage on 2 lots w/176’ of Frio River Frontage! Great views. 481 Camino Alto Rd. Lg. workshop. $299,500 Property 056: 2BD/2BA Brick home @ 616 E. Mesquite in Uvalde. Quaint & Cozy w/carport, workshop & storage bldg. $130,000 Property 059: 3BD/2BA all brick home on 3 city lots. Nice landscaping, carport, open floorplan, 30x40 workshop.

Seller is LREA $279,000 NEWProperty 061: Frio Cielo Ranch is home to this little jewel on the high bank of the river! Cabin w/loft, large barn, beautiful trees. $143,500 Property 070: 10 Donna Dr. in Uvalde. Large home 5BD/ 3BA 3070 sq. ft. in nice area with large lot. Great price. $205,000 Property 071: 4/3 in Mtn. Valley--Concan. “Southern Comfort” Sleeps 16 @ $425/nt. Nice firepit and attached 1C garage. $319,000 PENDING Property 073: 3/2 brick home fronting Hwy. 83 in Concan.

Addtl. acreage for sale next door! Great commercial potential. $194,000 Property 080: Home& guest home on 28 acres in Leakey!

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

Owner is LREA $750,000 Property 085: 179 Roy Chisum Rd. 4BR/3BA on .82 acs. w/ gorgeous, private river access! No restr. Potential for income! $369,500 REDUCED Property 087: 109 Studer in Uvalde is a charming, recently updated 2/1 cottage. CA/CH, huge fenced yard. Great location. $85,000 PENDING LOTS Property 001 : Beautiful 9.3 ac. Views, underground elec., city water and sensible restrictions. Borders a large ranch.

Owner/Broker. $129,900 Property 002: Little slice of heaven! 2.97 gently rolling & heavily treed acres. Ag exempt & partially fenced. Elec. available. $59,500 Property 007 : Concan Country Club lot! On Starry Night cul-de-sac w/lots of trees. Great Price. $70,000 Property 008: 2.73 acs. in desirable Frio River Place. Flat, treed lot w/water & elec. available. Close to Frio River! $99,000 MOTIVATED Property 011: RIVERFRONT! 2.15 ac. lot ready for your RV. 2 car garage + a slab. Central water & elec. in place. $208,000 REDUCED Property 016: RNR Ranch. 7+/- ac. lots. Rio Frio, TX Undergrnd electric, big trees, flat land. Great homesites. $86,000 to 104,000 REDUCED Property 017: Frio River Frontage!!! 2+ ac. lot w/156’ of river. City water, meter loop and septic all in place. Must see! $194,900 Property 019: 2 ac. lot in Saddle Mtn. No HOA, mobiles ok! Has water meter, elec. at property. Lots of oaks. $52,500 PENDING Property 021: 3 view lots in Concan, TX! 1+ ac. each.

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

Gorgeous views, paved roads, security gate. $84,900 Property 036: 8.65 acs. In Shady Oaks. Private yet minutes from town. Lots of big oaks. Electricity available. $69,000 Property 043: 8+ acs. w/gorgeous oaks and great bldg. sites. Electricity available. AG EXEMPT taxes!! Shady Oaks Subdv. $77,045 Property 044: 3.2 ac. lot w/gated entrance, paved roads, underground electricity and city water. Nice oaks & no cedar! $64,500 TERMS Property 045-046 : Canyon Oaks/Concan lots. River access, elec./ water available. 1ac. $42,500 per lot Property 047: 1+/- ac. lot Mountain Valley in Concan.

Close to golf course, House Pasture, Frio. Rentals OK!!! $89,000 Property 048: Beautiful, heavily treed lot in The Ranch.

Oak, pecan & elm trees in abundance. 6.37 acs. Frio River access. $143,325 Property 052: 5+ acres just West of Leakey. Fronts on John Buchanan Rd. Bldg. site faces east and is ready to go! $52,500 NEWProperty 054: Golf course living on the 8th hole of Concan Country Club! .7 acre lot w/water & electricity.

GREAT PRICE! $68,500 Property 064: Another beautiful lot in The Ranch! 5.76 ac.

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

9-12 acs. $9,000 PER AC NICE!!

Property 072: Small cottage on 5.48 acres w/ gorgeous West Frio frontage! Completely fenced, tons of wildlife.

Few restrictions. $179,000 Property 077: SIX 1 acre lots in Tierra Linda in Concan!

Beautiful, flat, easy to build. Close to golf & House Pasture. $79,000 each Property 078: 5+ ac. River Front lot in Rancho Real north of Leakey. West Frio frontage, no utilities. $89,000 Property 079: Great price for nice, flat 1 ac. lot in Tierra Linda subdv. In Concan. Rentals okay. $70,990 Property 081-83: 1-9 ac. lots in Concan. You have to see these lots. All utilities and VIEWS for miles. $39,500-$49,500--$55,500 ACREAGE Property 012: 5+ acres north of Leakey w/2400 sq. ft. metal bldg. Hwy. frontage. Some elevation for great views.

Ag. Exempt. $200,000 Property 015: 37.72 acs. of excellent hunting property.

3 sides fenced, has elec., water well, & home in need of repair. $155,000 REDUCED Property 025 : RR336 north of Leakey. 17+ acs. West prong of the Frio River on eastern boundary $222,000 Property 029 : 260 acs. +/- WILL DIVIDE Hwy. 337W frontage. Call Martin for all the details! $4250 per acre Property 030: Five (5) Spring Country hunting tracts totaling 68 acres. Will possibly divide. $153,000 Property 034: Scenic views from this 19 ac. tract just a mile east of Leakey. County rd. frontage, private well & electricity. $85,500 Property 050: 5.2 acres fronting on Hwy. 127 in Concan.

Close to Neal’s & Frio River. Elec. available. Hilly & wooded. Views. $59,900 NEWProperty 051: 44+ acres off Dry Branch Rd. This is a PRIME piece of property w/excellent topography, long views, easy access. $260,000 Property 053: 25 acres in Hidden Hills, Center Point— Kerr County. Gated, paved roads, beautiful homes! Ag. Exempt! $230,000 MOTIVATED! Property 056: 105+ ac. Silverhorn Ranch. 1BD/1BA cottage. Great little hunting place with exotics! Edwards County. $230,000 Property 058: 39 ac. in Rancho Real. Big views and great hunting. 4x4 is a MUST to access this property. $79,960 Property 060: 125 ac. west of Leakey on Hwy 337.

Electricity on 2 sides. Frontage on highway and County Rd. $4,250 per acre Property 069: 49+/- acs. fronting on RR336, one of the famous “3 Sisters”! Views for miles! $196,480 Property 062:12+ acs. STUNNING views. Easy access.

West of Leakey. Elec available. Great homesite. $4,000 per acre NEWProperty 062: 8+ acs. on Bluff Creek. 9 miles north of Leakey in Rancho Real. Well, septic & electricity in place. $145,000 Property 086: 26.69 acs. west of Leakey 6 miles. County Road frontage. Elec available. Rough to rolling terrain. $4,000 per acre COMMERCIAL Property 3-6: 1+ ac. Commercial lots Concan. Frontage on US HWY 83. All utilities available. MAKE OFFER!!! $139,000-$149,000 Property 018: 3/3 w/river front in Frio Pecan Farm. Great income producing rental home! $325,000 Property 031: Riverfront home in the Frio Pecan Farm! In rental pool. Lots of amenities. $269,000 Property 37 & 38: 2BD/2BA adjacent log cabins in Frio Pecan Farm. Income producing. All reasonable offers considered! $147,000 each Property 057: BURK FEED & WESTERN WEAR! Turnkey business opportunity on Hwy. 83. Possible owner financing. $435,000 REDUCED Property 074: Many possibilities W/this 1.04 ac. on Hwy. 83 in Concan! No Restrictions! #73 w/house for sale next door. $60,000

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JAIL REGISTER

Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report August 9 - August 15, 2015

August 9 - August 15, 2015

WARD,DOUGLAS CHARLES JR, 39 B/M, CAMP WOOD, TEXAS, A/O JOHNSON, VIOLATION OF PROBATION - DRIVING WHILE LICENSE INVALID W/ PREVIOUS CONVICTION, $4,000 SURETY BOND; TOMERLIN, CHRISTOPHER AARON, 29 W/ M. BEEVILLE, TEXAS, A/O JOHNSON, BAIL JUMPING FAILURE TO APPEAR - THEFT OF PROPERTY GREATER OR EQUAL TO $50 LESS THAN $500 BAIL JUMPING FAILURE TO APPEAR - THEFT OF PROPERTY GREATER OR EQUAL TO $50 LESS THAN $500 BOND FORFEITURE - THEFT $50 TO $500 (TRAVIS COUNTY WARRANT) $4,000 SURETY BOND EACH; FALCON, ESTRELLITA HIDALGO, 32 W/F, BEEVILLE, TEXAS, A/O JOHNSON, BAIL JUMPING FAILURE TO APPEAR - THEFT OF PROPERTY GREATER OR EQUAL TO $50 LESS THAN $500, $4,000 SURETY BOND; THOMPSON, RICHARD NOEL, 44 W/M, LEAKEY, TEXAS, A/O DOUTHIT, VIOLATION OF PROBATION - THEFT OF PROPERTY GREATER OR EQUAL TO $500 LESS THAN $1500, IN CUSTODY; HEWITT, SHANON DEWAYNE, 35 W/M, CAMP WOOD, TEXAS, A/O COX, VIOLATION OF PROBATION - POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE PG2 = > 1GRAM < 4 GRAMS, IN CUSTODY.

8/9/2015 @ • 1221 responded to a residence on Middleton Drive in Leakey for a burglary 8/10/2015 @ • 125 responded to Burks Feed south of Leakey for a burglary alarm • 155 responded to a residence on Middleton Drive for a report of suspicious activity • 1328 responded to US Highway 83 in Leakey for a report of a reckless commercial driver 8/11/2015 @ • 1548 responded to US Highway 83 south of Leakey for a stranded motorist 8/12/2015 @ • 1008 responded to a residence on Old Rocksprings Road north of Leakey for a burglary alarm • 1206 responded to the Buck Stop in Leakey for a theft

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construction project. Bids must be delivered to, and be on file with the Executive Director, Nueces River Authority, 200 East Nopal, First State Bank Building, Suite 206, Uvalde, Texas 78802, on or before 3:00 PM local time, September 2, 2015. No bids will be accepted after 3:00 PM. After this closing time, all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

The project consists of a subset of the construction of new wastewater collection system gravity sewer lines and manholes in the City of Leakey, Real County, Texas.

Contract Documents including bidding and contract forms, technical specifications, and drawings are available from the office of the Engineer, Naismith Engineering, Inc., Adam Luke, P.E., 600 W. 8th Street, Suite 300, Austin, Texas, 78701 (phone 512-708-9322). There is a $20.00 non-refundable fee for each copy of the Contract Documents. Electronic copies of the Contract Documents may also be obtained at no charge via the internet at: http://www.neionline.com. Potential bidders obtaining electronic copies of the Contract Documents via the internet must register with the Engineer to ensue receipt of any addenda or other communication that may be issued.

No pre-bid conference will be held. The deadline to submit questions to the Engineer will be 5:00 PM, August 27, 2015. After this deadline, no questions will be answered or addenda issued.

Each Bid must be accompanied by a cashier’s check, certified check, or satisfactory Bid bond executed by the Bidder and an acceptable surety, in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total Bid, as a guarantee that the Bidder will enter into a contract as required by the Contract Documents. The Nueces River Authority reserves the right to reject any and all Bids received and to waive any and all formalities in regard thereto. Bids will remain subject to acceptance for a period following the Bid opening as specified in Section 00105.

This contract is subject to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “fair share policy”, which includes EPA-approved “fair share goals” for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) firms in the Construction, Supplies, Equipment, and Services procurement categories. EPA’s policy requires that applicants and prime contractors make a good faith effort to award a fair share of contracts, subcontracts, and procurements to Minority Business Enterprise and Women-Owned Business Enterprise firms. Although EPA’s policy does not mandate that the fair share goals be achieved, it does require applicants and prime contractors to demonstrate use of the six affirmative steps.

CATEGORY MBE WBE CONSTRUCTION 12.94% 8.72% EQUIPMENT 7.12% 5.39% SERVICES 10.84% 5.72% SUPPLIES 9.68% 9.34% Any contract or contracts awarded under this Invitation for Bids are expected to be funded in part by a loan from the Texas Water Development Board, and shall be referred to as Project #72045. Neither the State of Texas nor any of its dependents, agencies, or employees is or will be a party to this Invitation for Bids or any resulting contract.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President’s Executive Order No. 11246, as amended by Executive Order 11375, and as supplemented in Depart of Labor regulations 41 CFR Part 60. The requirements for bidders and contractors under this order are explained in the specifications.

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

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construction project. Bids must be delivered to, and be on file with the Executive Director, Nueces River Authority, 200 East Nopal, First State Bank Building, Suite 206, Uvalde, Texas 78802, on or before 3:00 PM local time, Wednesday, September 9, 2015. No bids will be accepted after 3:00 PM. After this closing time, all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

The project consists of the renovation of an existing farmhouse into an office building, and associated site work south of Leakey in Real County, Texas.

Contract Documents including bidding and contract forms, technical specifications and drawings are available from the office of the Engineer, Naismith Engineering, Inc., Adam Luke, P.E., 600 W. 8th Street, Suite 300, Austin, Texas, 78701 (phone 512-708-9322). There is a $20.00 nonrefundable fee for each copy of the Contract Documents. Electronic copies of the Contract Documents may also be obtained at no charge via the internet at: http://www.neionline.com. Potential bidders obtaining electronic copies of the Contract Documents via the internet must register with the Engineer to ensue receipt of any addenda or other communication that may be issued.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at the site, 109 Stanford Hollow Road, Leakey, Texas, 78873 on September 2, 2015 at 11:00 AM local time. Potential bidders are highly encouraged to attend the pre-bid conference to inspect the existing building, its condition, and to understand the Authority’s intent with the renovation. The deadline to submit questions to the Engineer will be 5:00 PM, September 3, 2015. After this deadline, no questions will be answered or addenda issued.

Each Bid must be accompanied by a cashier’s check, certified check, or satisfactory Bid bond executed by the Bidder and an acceptable surety, in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total Bid, as a guarantee that the Bidder will enter into a contract as required by the Contract Documents. The Nueces River Authority reserves the right to reject any and all Bids received and to waive any and all formalities in regard thereto. Bids will remain subject to acceptance for a period following the Bid opening as specified in Section 00105.

This contract is subject to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “fair share policy”, which includes EPA-approved “fair share goals” for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) firms in the Construction, Supplies, Equipment, and Services procurement categories. EPA’s policy requires that applicants and prime contractors make a good faith effort to award a fair share of contracts, subcontracts, and procurements to Minority Business Enterprise and Women-Owned Business Enterprise firms. Although EPA’s policy does not mandate that the fair share goals be achieved, it does require applicants and prime contractors to demonstrate use of the six affirmative steps.

CATEGORY MBE WBE CONSTRUCTION 12.94% 8.72% EQUIPMENT 7.12% 5.39% SERVICES 10.84% 5.72% SUPPLIES 9.68% 9.34% Any contract or contracts awarded under this Invitation for Bids are expected to be funded in part by a loan from the Texas Water Development Board, and shall be referred to as Project #72045. Neither the State of Texas nor any of its dependents, agencies, or employees is or will be a party to this Invitation for Bids or any resulting contract.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President’s Executive Order No. 11246, as amended by Executive Order 11375, and as supplemented in Depart of Labor regulations 41 CFR Part 60. The requirements for bidders and contractors under this order are explained in the specifications.

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LEAKEY TRUSTEES ADOPT TAX RATE AND REVIEW DRESS CODE

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At Monday night’s Regular meeting of the Leakey ISD Board of Trustees the public hearing to discuss and adopt the proposed 2015-2016 M&O and I&S tax rates for LISD was held at 6:15p.m. Following the public hearing the regular meeting was called to order by Board President Charlie Reagor at 6:30 p.m with all board members present. The tax rate will remain the same as last year at $1.21. LISD Superintendent Dr. Barbara Skipper reviewed the current construction update for the board members. She stated there will be a contractors meeting on Thursday at 10 a.m. to discuss calendar dates for completion. Skipper said the millwork (cabinets) will run into the last week of construction and the cafeteria transition will be complicated. Business Manager, Katherine Antes applied for and received a grant from the Texas Department of Agriculture in the amount of $6000 that will hopefully offset the cost of some appliances. Skipper said the portable buildings lease has been extended until October, and the hanging of sheetrock has been completed.

Change orders to the project included: $1049 to Hardin Plumbing for re-routing the sewer line from the Ag barn;

$5,250 insulation upgrade (to better fit the beam spacing) and $2,000 septic repair, (co-op reimbursement possibly).

Skipper said the elementary covered play area should be finished this week and the old cafeteria renovation should begin soon. The renovation of the old cafeteria into a band hall and classrooms has an estimated cost of $150k, to include all new windows (energy efficient), new HVAC, wall additions, complete rest room renovation to bring up to current ADA requirements, refinishing of tile floor and all new hardware. Skipper requested the ability to place for bid on the web site and in the paper sale of the current cafeteria table sets. Trustees approved the sale. Skipper noted some of the classroom renovation is to accommodate a Pre-K class.

On the budget side of the project, Skipper advised the board they are over budget by $37k, though that does not include some future deductions relating to mill work, volleyball equipment and a 2% early pay credit with contractors. Trustees scheduled a special called meeting for Monday at noon to open and award the bid for the 8” line down Childress Street.

It was also noted the Athletic Booster Club will sponsor the

scorekeepers table for the first year and Reagor advised the board the First State Bank is very interested in sponsoring the new scoreboard.

Next was discussion of the Student Code of Conduct for the 2015-2016 school year and the Student Handbook.

The Student Code of Conduct held some discussion but was approved relatively quickly.

Not so lucky was the Student Handbook where a lengthy discussion was held over the dress code. New Trustee Tammie Dugat voiced concerns over several items in the code including requirement of belts, length of skirts/shorts, wearing of athletic shorts and age appropriateness of each. Each board member made it clear they were in favor of the dress code, just a few adjustments were needed.

New principal Gerald Lugaresi addressed some discipline issues and assured the board changes were coming. In his report he stated the staff development week was going well and teachers would have more workshops this week. He advised there will be a Meet the Teachers/Pancake Supper on August 20, 2015 and yearbooks will be available for purchase at the supper also. Lugaresi also address off campus parking stating LISD

has jurisdiction up to 300 feet from the campus and parking in the United Methodist Church parking lot this year could result in being towed. He said rules regarding cell phone usage will be strictly enforced this year and if a phone is taken up by a teacher, parents will have to retrieve it from his office at a cost of $10. He said he has a goal of 96% attendance this year.

Business Manager Antes said current enrollment stands at 264 students. She said she is optimistic and the end result of increased enrollment but still remains cautious with Chapter 41 calculations. She reviewed information relating to SB1additional Homestead Exemption and the current cash flow report. Dr. Skipper was questioned by Trustee Joel Pigg as to the need for the current 4th grade to be split since it has 27 students currently, but Skipper said she had discussed it with the teacher and will ask the state for a waiver versus splitting the class.

Trustees entered into Executive Session at 8:42p.m. If there was any action taken in open session following their return, I will have it in next week’s edition.

Leakey Citizens Take Water and Food to Edwards County Fire On Tuesday, August 12, a group of concerned citizens solicited funds from friends and asked local businesses to contribute to firefighters relief in Rock Springs Texas.

Upon learning of the fire that was destroying ranchlands in their neighboring community, the

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS OF THE REAL COUNTY JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW ASSOCIATION

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Annual Meeting of the Members of the Corporation will be held as shown below. The business meeting is to include acting on such proposals and electing such Directors, and the transaction of other such business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.

The meeting will be held as shown below: Date of meeting: September 14, 2015 Time of Meeting: 6:00 pm Place of Meeting: WB “Sonny” Sansom, Jr. Senior Citizens Center Only 2015-2016 members of record at the close of business on August 31, 2015 are entitled to receive notice of and to vote at this meeting.

However, 2014-2015 members may also receive notice.

ATTENTION 2014-2015 MEMBERS: August 31, 2015 is the deadline to pay your $10 membership dues in order to maintain membership status for 2015-2016 and vote at the upcoming Annual Meeting. Please make checks payable to RCJLSA c/o Kelly Satterwhite, Treasurer and mail to PO Box 163, Leakey, TX 78873 or drop off in person at Frio Canyon Real Estate to Carrie Chisum.

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Leakey Mercantile, Barbara’s baked goods, and Hondo bank graciously contributed water and food for those firefighters and volunteers.

Local citizens contributed money and extra food was purchased. Punchie Riley. Johnny Jackson.

Debbie Jackson and Ed Mack graciously collected the goods and the men delivered enough food to feed 120 people. Thanking the following people for their contributions: Pat Walzel, Toy Pendleton, Sandi Patrick, becky doeppenschmidt, Nancy Riley, Linda Riley, Carol Mack and Debbie Jackson. We are so fortunate to live in an area that cares so much for others

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The Panthers are Back for 2015-2016

The Band Has started practicing there marching show. The Cross Country athletes are running. On Thursday, August 13th at Northcutt Stadium the community came to support the Panthers as the Football Teams and Cheerleaders are prepared to begin a new school year!!!! Jay Tope was on hand to bring some added excitement to the evening’s events!! It looks like the canyon is about to get even more exciting!

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June 10-18, 2017. There will be a field school which will examine the basic land configuration of the site of the old Mission and identify the specific geological features of the site. The field school will take place June 10-18, 2017. Dr. Tamra Walter from

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Texas Tech will head the project working with TAS, Texas Archeological Society and Texas Historical Commission. Tamra will bring her students to the site to prepare the site for the field school before the actual dig.

Folks wanting to participate should keep up with the Facebook site and come to the meetings. They can also become a Texas Archaeological Society (TAS) member so that they can register to participate in the dig.

Camp Wood and Barksdale will be bustling with people during this time period. We are expecting 300+ additional people in the Community during this period. There will also be guest speaking presentations going on during the week for the community.

The Nueces Canyon Mission group will be updated on the planning progress as the event draws nearer and we will keep our members updated at the meetings and on the Facebook website. The TAS website is www.txarch.org. Our Facebook site is Nueces Canyon Missions. Look for updates here in the Hill Country Herald.

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The Uvalde de las Encinas Chapter of the National Daughters of the American Revolution is in the process of having traveling displays about the 50th Anniversary since the Vietnam War and honoring local Vietnam Veterans. During the month of July, it was first in Uvalde at El Progresso; the month of August there are currently dual displays at Val Verde Public Library in Del Rio and in the Pearsall Public Library; and coming in September, the displays will be at both the Kinney County Public Library in Brackettville and here in Sabinal at our library located at 305 North Center Street. It is hoped that anyone who did not get to attend other displays will come by and visit the local display. For more information, contact Billie Franklin at 988-3258 or 275-1834. Also of interest, the displays are being updated and corrected as more information is made available.

In October, the displays will be offered at the Camp Wood Public Library and the Utopia Public Library; in November, the displays will be in the Real County Public Library and in Crystal City at City Hall (currently their library is closed); in December, the display is scheduled to be in the Carrizo Springs Public Library. If any other public library or public entity wishes to have a display in their town, please contact Uvalde de las Encinas Regent Betty Lawrence at 278-6163 or myself at

the above numbers. It has been a privilege to honor these Vietnam veterans and we members of the Uvalde de las Encinas Chapter of the NDAR appreciate your service to your country.

Civic Club

The Sabinal Civic Club is holding their first meeting on September 3. At this meeting, dues are paid and booklets distributed.

Get Ready for School This week is the last week of vacation for Sabinal ISD students with Monday the 24th being the first day of school for students.

Elementary students have a new principal, Mr. Peabody; students entering seventh grade have many changes and challenges to face. For other students, it is get back to the basics of learning. Motorists please be aware and watch for children walking to and from school. They are our future and we need to take care of them.

First United Methodist

On Wednesday last, teachers and volunteers met at the church to separate and bag school supplies donated from the various churches in town. Central Christian, First Baptist, and the Methodist church donated to help all students be prepared for school.

The youth will begin with their first meeting at 6 pm on Sunday, August 30. First, they meet in the fellowship hall for a meal and then will move to the youth room.

St. Patrick Catholic

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At St. Patrick, the annual drive labeled Kicks for Kids, collected school shoes for students who need them. Contact person there is Debra Navarro.

Upcoming is the St. Louis Day Celebration at Koenig Park in Castroville on August 22 and23, Saturday evening beginning at 6:30 pm till 10:30 pm and all day Sunday. Labelled the “granddaddy of church festivals” this will mark the 133rd gathering to celebrate the feast day of St. Louis IX of France, now known as St. Louis Day Celebration. Mass begins at 9: 30 am at St. Louis Church with Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller and siing provided by the Liederkranz Choir. From 11 am to 2 pm, barbeque and sausage meals will be served under the pavilion and to go plates at Braden Keller Center. From 11 am to 7 pm there will be live entertainment. Bingo, washer pitch tournament, horseshoe’s 40th year, Boardwalk with fun and games, raffle and handmade quilt drawings, food and drink. Fire on the Mountain Cloggers, Alsatian Dancers of Texas, Davy Suehs and the St. Louis Day Alsatian Band, San Antonio Community Band, Mariachis Amador with Chris Castro featured, and many other fun things to do.

All congregants are asked to be in prayer for the upcoming visit of Pope Frances, his intentions and his visit to the United States in September.

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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 August 10, 2015, with the following aldermen, staff and visitors present: Mike Nuckles, Linda Musquiz, Nancy Alvarado, Javier Flores, Betty Jo Harris, Billie Franklin, Angie M. Longoria, And Robert Vickers. Eloisa Muniz and Jeanette Keilman were absent.

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

Jeanette Keilman arrived at 7:03 p.m. and Lupe de Leon shortly after.

On a motion by Musquiz and second by Alvarado, all voted to approve the accounts payable and interim bills.

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regarding the costs of running the landfill, whether people will use it with the new charges or dump somewhere else. Musquiz stated that if the city charges, they will dump elsewhere. If the city doesn’t charge the rates that have been voted on, it will not be able to afford the open top containers.

Flores left the meeting at 8:45 p.M. On a motion by Alvarado and second by Musquiz, the four remaining voted to table the question of the landfill ordinance 201503 until the meeting on the 24th.

On a motion by Musquiz and second by Alvarado, all four voted to adjourn at 8:46 p.m.

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During citizens comments, Robert Vickers asked for some sort of traffic control, as drivers on cullins are speeding and texting.

The Mayor stated it would be considered.

Billie Franklin spoke briefly.

On a motion by Musquiz and second by Nuckles, Nuckles, Alvarado and Musquiz voted to advertise for RFPS for garbage and trash service. Flores and Keilman voted against. Motion passed.

After much discussion, Flores moved and Nuckles seconded to remove the remaining arrears from Angelia Longoria’s bill. Voting for were Musquiz, Nuckles, Flores, and Keilman. Alvarado abstained. Motion passed.

There was another time of discussion

“My journey across Texas to discover the stories behind each selected tree was one of the most enlightening experiences of my career. Texas’ history is extremely fascinating and I wanted to showcase the stories surrounding us through natural elements,” said Jill Lear, artist of Witness Trees of Texas. “I am excited to debut my latest work so others can share in the joy and passion that I found through this project.”

The book will make its official debut at Gallery Shoal Creek’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Friday, September 18 – Saturday, September 19, 2015. The weekend will showcase works from twenty artists, where Jill will be in attendance and signed copies of Witness Trees of Texas available for sale. For gallery information or more details about these events, please visit www.galleryshoalcreek.com.

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Bryan Shackelford General Contractor

Frequently Asked Questions Q: What is heatstroke?

A: Heatstroke, also known as hyperthermia, is a condition that occurs when the body isn’t able to cool itself quickly enough and the body temperature rises to dangerous levels.

Q: What are symptoms of heatstroke?

A: Symptoms may include dizziness, disorientation, agitation, confusion, sluggishness, seizure, hot or dry skin that is flushed but not sweaty, loss of consciousness, rapid heartbeat or hallucinations.

Q: Why are children at such great risk in cars?

A: Children are at great risk for heatstroke because a child’s body heats up three to five times faster than an adult’s. When the body’s temperature reaches 104 degrees, the internal organs start to shut down.

When it reaches 107 degrees, the child can die.

Q: Why are we hearing so much about this now?

A: Safe Kids works with partners around the country to raise awareness about this preventable tragedy. When the sun is out, and even on cloudy days, the inside of a car can become much hotter than the temperature outside. In just 10 minutes a car can heat up 19 degrees. On an 80 degree day, the inside of a closed car can quickly exceed 100 degrees. Cracking a window does not help keep the inside of a car cool.

Q: In what ways are children dying?

A: Children die as a result of being left unattended in a vehicle in one of three ways:

• 53% - child was “forgotten” by caregiver • 29% - child was playing in an unattended vehicle and became trapped • 17% - child was intentionally left alone when a parent runs a quick errand.

Q: How many children die from heatstroke?

A: Since 1998, more than 635 children across the United States have died from being trapped in a hot car. An average of 37 children die every year, and for every child who dies, hundreds more are rescued. It does not have to be hot outside for the car to heat up to a dangerous level.

Light pouring through the windows of the car stays within the car and raises its temperature.

Q: How can a driver be sure not to “forget” a child in a back seat?

A: The best way to remember a child is to leave something you will need at your next destination in the back seat. This could be a purse, briefcase, gym bag, cell phone or something else you always carry.

You can set the alarm on your cell phone or computer calendar as a reminder to drop your child off at childcare.

Q: What should parents and caregivers do to protect kids from heatstroke?

A: The best thing to do is NEVER LEAVE YOUR CHILD ALONE IN A CAR – not even for a minute. Take your child with you when you leave the vehicle. People have been known to run into a store and lose track of time. It takes very little time for a child to be at great risk of death or injury when alone in a car. Make sure you make it clear to your babysitter that it is never okay to leave your child alone in a car.

Q: Are there laws about this?

A: Yes, 20 states have laws, but each state law is different. Some states may consider this action to be felony child neglect if a child is injured or killed. It is never safe for a child to be alone in a car.

Q: What should I do if I see a child alone in a car?

A: If you see a child alone in a car, call 911. Emergency personnel want you to call. They are trained to respond to these situations. One call could save a life.

Q: What is meant by the term “near miss?”

A: A near miss describes when a child who has been left alone in a hot car is rescued before the situation becomes fatal. This term does not include situations where a child gets locked inside of a car but has a caregiver outside, seeking immediate help. For every child who dies after being left alone in a hot car, hundreds more are near misses, even by the most conservative estimates.

Q: How do young children gain entry to a car?

A: Many kids gain entry into a car because the trunk or the doors are open.

Parents should keep key fobs out of children’s reach. Once children get inside, they can be quickly overcome by heat and not know how to problem-solve and climb out. People with kids should check to be sure everyone is out of the car before they

lock it and make sure the car is locked each and every time. People without kids should also lock their doors and trunks to keep neighborhood kids from climbing into their vehicles.

Q: What can I do to help?

A: First, you can make a personal commitment to never leave your child alone in the car. Second, urge your community to do the same. You can share information by posting flyers at your child’s nursery, school, and local grocery or anywhere you can think of. You can also help spread the word by sharing information on your Facebook, Twitter or any other social media profiles. If you see a child alone in a car, call 911. One call could save a life.

Q: Who is Safe Kids Worldwide?

A: Safe Kids Worldwide is a nonprofit organization working to prevent childhood injury, the number one killer of children in the United States. Throughout the world, almost one million children die of an injury each year, and almost every one of these tragedies is preventable. Safe Kids works with an extensive network of more than 500 coalitions in the U.S. and with partners in more than 25 countries to reduce traffic injuries, drownings, falls, burns, poisonings and more. Since 1988, Safe Kids has helped reduce the U.S. childhood death rate from unintentional injury by 60 percent.

Q: What is Safe Kids doing to prevent children from dying of heatstroke?

A: With support from the General Motors Foundation, Safe Kids national program “Never Leave Your Child Alone in a Car” is raising awareness about the dangers of heatstroke. Safe Kids want everyone to ACT. • A: Avoid heatstroke-related injury and death by never leaving your child alone in a car, not even for a minute.

And make sure to keep your car locked when you’re not in it so kids don’t get in on their own.

• C: Create reminders by putting something in the back of your car next to your child such as a briefcase, a purse or a cell phone that is needed at your final destination. This is especially important if you’re not following your normal routine.

• T: Take action. If you see a child alone in a car, call 911. Emergency personnel want you to call. They are trained to respond to these situations.

One call could save a life.

BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY – Part II We continue to get back into the habit of going to school. Kids, teachers, parents, and others are working together to make this another good school year for our community.

Here are a few more tips to keep in mind as we get back into the routine of our children going to school each day.

GENERAL TIPS • Be sure that your child knows his or her home phone number and address, your work number, cell phone number, the number of another trusted adult, and how to call 911 for emergencies • Teach kids -- whether walking, biking, or riding the bus to school -- to obey all traffic signals, signs and traffic officers. Remind them to be extra careful in bad weather • Teach your child to be courteous but not engage with strangers or accept rides or gifts from strangers (Remember, a stranger is anyone you or your children do not know well or

do not trust) BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE • Children need guidelines in place if they will be home alone. Set a checkin time for them to call and let you know they made it home, and make sure they understand to keep the doors locked once they are inside.

Additionally, you and your children should make plans beforehand for what they need to do in an emergency situation, such a fire, accidents, tornado, earthquakes, etc.

• During middle childhood, youngsters need actual supervision. A responsible adult should be available to get them ready, off to school in the morning, and watch over them after school.

• Children approaching adolescence (11- and 12-year-olds) should not come home to an empty house in the afternoon unless they show unusual maturity for their age.

• If alternate adult supervision is not

available, parents should make special efforts to supervise their children from a distance. Children should have a set time when they are expected to arrive at home and should check in with a neighbor or with a parent by telephone.

DRIVERS AROUND THE COMMUNITY • When backing out of a driveway or leaving a garage, watch out for children walking or bicycling to school • When driving in neighborhoods with school zones, watch out for young people who may be thinking about getting to school, but may not be thinking of getting there safely • Please slow down. Watch for children walking in the street, especially if there are no sidewalks in neighborhood • Watch for children playing and congregating near bus stops • Be alert. Children arriving late for the bus or excited about being out of school may dart into the street without looking for traffic • Learn and obey the school bus laws in your state. Learn the “flashing signal light system” that school bus drivers use to alert motorists of pending actions: Yellow flashing lights indicate that the bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children. Motorists should slow down and prepare to stop their vehicles Red flashing lights and extended stop arms indicate that the bus has stopped, and that children are getting on or off.

Motorists must stop their cars and wait until the red lights stop flashing, the extended stop sign is withdrawn, and the bus begins moving before they can start driving again.

Please keep these tips in mind as we progress through the school year. If we can be of assistance to you as an individual or as a family, please contact our office.

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O B I T U A R I E S John R. Baker

Mary E. Baker

(September 4 , 1925 - March 11, 2015)

(March 20th, 1927 - August 4th, 2015)

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John R. Baker passed into the Lords hands on March 11, 2015 at River Hills Health and Rehab Center in Kerrville, Texas. John was born September 4th, 1925 in Charlotte, North Carolina to Homer and Victoria Baker.

John married Mary Smith on June 10th, 1944 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother.

He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Mary Baker; son, Joe Baker; daughter-in-law, Louise Baker; daughter, Viciki Pace; seven grandchildren and thirteen greatgrandchildren.

A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 22, 2015 at the Rocksprings Cemetery, with Joe Baker officiating.

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

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Mary E. Baker passed into the Lords hands on August 4th, 2015 at River Hills Health and Rehab Center in Kerrville, Texas. Mary was born March 20th, 1927 in Charlotte, North Carolina to Walt and Mary Smith.

Mary married John Baker on June 10th, 1944 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 70

years, her parents and brothers.

She is survived by son, Joe Baker; daughter-in-law, Louise Baker; daughter, Viciki Pace; seven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.

A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 22, 2015 at the Rocksprings Cemetery, with Joe Baker officiating.

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

by Tracy Renee Lee, FD

Before becoming a professional funeral director, I would watch countless movie and television productions about lawless people. Programs telling stories about crimes perpetrated on others from all walks of life. Although I would wonder why people would ever commit these crimes, they never disturbed me to the degree that they do now. I imagine that since I had not had any exposure to a true criminal element, it all seemed like a Hollywood fable to me.

Now that I have been a funeral director for numerous years, crimes against others have become a reality in my world. I have buried clients who have been shot, ran over, beaten, dismembered, burned, kidnaped and tortured. As I work to prepare them, I lament over the pain, both physically and psychologically that they must have endured. I wonder if death was a welcome relief for them, or were they willing to endure even more to remain on earth with their loved ones. I witness the anguish and pain their families suffer indefinitely and I wonder if they can ever recover from the ferociousness of their grief. I quake at what sort of person could possibly inflict such horror on another of God’s creatures, especially when that creature is another human being.

I watched two crime shows this weekend, and they have occupied a space in my mind that seems to refuse to relinquish their horror. They have disturbed my rest; my peace. Before actually experiencing the results of these sorts of crimes, these movies would have just slipped through my brain as bizarre entertainment; now however, they do not. Now, I am reminded of the horrific ripple effect these sorts of crimes have on the living, the survivors. To see the suffering a mother experiences upon the death of her child magnified when he or she

has been tortured and murdered is beyond description. To help families overcome, even slightly, the anguish suffered when one of their own has been viciously attacked and killed at the hands of a trusted friend or ran down over a disagreement, is excruciatingly painful. I do not know how one does not withdraw from reality after a loved one has suffered such heinous crimes against them. I do not know how you over come and rejoin life after someone you have loved from the depths of your soul, suffers such viciousness and unspeakable acts upon their bodies before death. How do you recover from the quilt of not being there to protect them when they needed protection so desperately? How do you recover from knowing that you were home eating ice cream and watching a comedy while they were being tortured and robbed of their life, maybe even calling out for you at the most excruciating and painful moment inflicted upon them? How do you ever recover from missing your last moment to intervene on their behalf and end their pain, their fears, and their sufferings?

As their funeral director, I experience intense anguish over the violence suffered by my clients and unbearable stress over the sufferings of the survivors. As the days turn into weeks and the weeks turn into months, and the months turn into years, I see the survivors in town and when our gazes meet, I see their suppressed anguish resurface as my presence awakens the wound deeply hidden within their soul.

They walk around functioning in their daily lives carrying a concealed scar across their hearts that they will never be rid of. I see their eyes swell up with tears and I know that they can barely breathe as I say hello to them.

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a funeral director through a year of murder cases. I think that writers who write violent screenplays should have to shadow a family who has suffered horrific violence against one of their own. I think that violent perpetrators should never be allowed to walk among law-abiding citizens again and that families, who have suffered such violent acts within their relations, should never have to pay taxes to support and provide for these horrid and demented violent criminals. If in your opinion that makes me an uncaring soul, then I invite you to come and do my job and witness the despair my survivors suffer.

Being a wife and mother has been the most phenomenal experience in my life. Second in line is being a funeral director. Helping others through the worst day life has to offer is a gift to my soul. Helping them recover from vicious loss should never be part of their lives, nor mine. It is my fervent prayer that none of you should ever suffer such a devastatingly intense loss within your circles of family and friends.

My name is Tracy Renee Lee. I am the owner and Managing Funeral Director at Queen City Funeral Home in Queen City Texas. I am an author, syndicated columnist, and professional speaker. I write books and weekly bereavement articles related to understanding and coping with grief. I am the American Funeral Director of the Year RunnerUp and recipient of the BBB’s Integrity Award. I deliver powerful messages and motivate audiences toward positive recovery. It is my life’s work to comfort the bereaved and help them live on.

For additional encouragement, read other articles or watch video “Grief Briefs”, please go to my web site at www.MourningCoffee.com.

5 simple time-tested tips for aging well A health renaissance is taking place in America as more people are embracing aging well and being proactive rather than reactive about their well-being. Prevention has become the focus, and many aging Americans are turning to time-tested methods for keeping their bodies and minds healthy so they can live longer, higher-quality lives.

Kristen Johnson, certified personal trainer, registered dietician and nutrition expert at www.ontargetliving.com points out five time-tested strategies for aging well: Daily exercise “Daily movement is the real fountain of youth. It keeps us healthy from the inside out,” says Johnson.

She notes that quality over quantity is what really matters.

“When it comes to improving overall fitness, high-intensity exercise for a short amount of time may be much more beneficial than low intensity for a long amount of time,” Johnson says. “Research suggests that fat-burning hormones like human growth hormones and testosterone are stimulated by highintensity exercise, while fat-storing hormones like cortisol may be lowered. Try increasing the intensity and frequency of your exercise, while decreasing the time spent.”

Superfoods The foods you eat influence how you look and feel, from glowing and confident to lethargic and sick.

Selecting foods that people have eaten historically as nutritional powerhouses can help boost overall wellness.

“Superfoods are nutrient-rich foods, such as fruits, vegetables, ancient grains, healthy fats and lean proteins,” says Johnson. “These foods naturally contain high amounts of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, which all contribute to healthy aging.”

A few to focus on: * Carrots, squash and sweet potatoes are extremely beneficial for eye and skin health, thanks to high levels of beta-carotene, a type of vitamin A. * Any brightly colored fruits and vegetables will have an abundant amount of antioxidants, and these help prevent oxidation and cell damage. Examples: raspberries, kale and cabbage. * Carbohydrates like healthy grains, beans and potatoes help you produce serotonin, a calming and satiety hormone that helps fight stress and anxiety’s negative effects.

Nutrients Supplements help fill nutritional

gaps, especially as the aging body requires greater amounts of certain vitamins and minerals. Johnson points out the importance of omega-3s for aging well.

“Omega-3 fats are essential for getting you healthy from the inside out, all while helping improve hormonal balance, brain health, weight loss and metabolism,” she says.

“Omega-3 fats are also extremely helpful for healthy skin, hair and nails.”

Her favorite? Nordic Naturals Cod Liver Oil. “This contains EPA and DHA, both of which contribute to a healthy heart and brain,” she says.

“Cod liver oil also helps improve cellular function, energy and mood.

Did you know cod liver oil can actually taste good? Try their delicious orange flavor.”

Sleep “Chronic lack of sleep is one of the fastest ways to age the human body,” Johnson says. “Lack of sleep can have a huge impact on the appearance of skin, causing fine lines, wrinkles and dark under-eye circles. Not getting enough sleep can also cause your body to release a stress hormone called cortisol.”

She notes that adequate sleep can positively influence cognitive ability, mood, weight loss and skin rejuvenation, so it should be a top priority for an aging-well routine.

While the right amount of sleep will vary between individuals, the goal for most adults is around 7 to 8 hours a night.

Social activity Human interaction can decrease as people age, but it’s more important than ever to form and maintain bonds with others. Participating in social activity is a fun way to enjoy life and reap real health benefits.

“The American Medical Association has noted that stress is the basic cause for more than 60 percent of all human illnesses and diseases,” says Johnson. ‘”When you are socially active and surround yourself with people you enjoy, you may be less likely to feel lonely, unhappy, or unfulfilled, all of which can cause unwanted stress.”

Finally, there’s no need to become overwhelmed; start an aging-well routine by taking one small step and building healthy habits over time. This is what will lead to longterm success.

“Remember that it’s never too late to start living a healthy and happy life,” Johnson says. “Give yourself more reasons to smile and laugh! Did you know research suggests that happy people live longer, healthier and more fulfilling lives?”

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Worship: 11:00am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00pm Preacher: Charlie Gant 830.232.4230 Frio Canyon Baptist Church Pastor Michael Howard Hwy 83 South Leakey, TX (830) 232-5883 Sunday School: 9:45am Worship Service: 11:00am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wed. Prayer: 6:30pm First Baptist Church P O Box 56 Hwy 83N Leakey, TX Pastor: Mark Spaniel Bible Study: 10:00am Worship: 11:00am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wednesday Prayer: 7:00pm Mon-Fri Daily Prayer 11:00am 830.232.5344 Living Waters Church Hwy 1050 Utopia, TX

830.966.2426 Sunday School: 9:30 am Worship: 10:30 am Wednesday: 7:00pm Youth Alive: Saturday 7:00pm Youth Pastor James Jones Pastor Dr. Robert Richarz Church in the Valley Hwy 83 Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.6090 Pastor Ray Miller Sunday School: 9:45am Worship: 10:45am Childrens Church 11 Evening: 6:00pm Wed. Service 6:30 Fellowship (2nd & 4th) 7:00pm Spanish Service Sat. 6:00pm New Fellowship Church Hwy 337 & Camino Alto Leakey, TX 830.232.6770 Sunday School: 9:45am Come and Worship: 10:45am Evening: 6:00pm Wednesday: 7:00pm Godprints: 6:00pm Wednesday: 7:00pm Friday Fellowship Dinner 7pm

Sabado Clases y Servicios Biblicos en Espanol 5pm Leakey Church of Christ One Block N of Courthouse Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.6933 Sunday School: 10:00am Come and Worship: 10:45am Evening: 6:00pm Wednesday: 7:00pm Concan Church of Christ Hwy 83 Concan 830.232.4058 Ministers: Paul Goodnight and Ray Melton Sunday School: 10:00am Com and Worship: 11:00am Evening: 6:00pm Wednesday: 7:00pm Concan Baptist Mission Hwy 83 Concan, TX Worship: 9:30am Sunday School: 10:30am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wednesday Bible Study: 6:00pm

Pastor Willis Adair Cowboy Church in the Nueces River Canyon HWY 55 N @ Angel Wings Cafe’ PO Box 158 Barksdale, TX 78828 (830) 234-3180 or 2345170 5th Sunday 6:30 pm and Every Tuesday @ 6:30 pm United Methodist Church P O Box 417 419 N. Market Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.6266 Pastor: Doug Smith Adult Sunday School: 9:30 am Worship: 11:00 am Children’s Church: 11:10 am Wednesday: 5:30 pm,

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WEST US—NBC As dozens of wildfires continue to blaze across the West, evacuations remained in effect Monday in Oregon, National Guard troops were called in to Washington State and active duty military personnel were mobilized in Idaho. Officials, meanwhile, worried about the pace of this year’s wildfires — and the resources available to fight them. The U.S. Forest Service says they are spending over $100 million a week on fires and will burn through the annual blaze-battling budget within a week. “We’re out of crews, we’re out of engines, we’re out of helicopters,” said Carol Connolly, a spokeswoman with the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center, which works with state and federal agencies to fight wildfires in Oregon and Washington State. This year, we’re having a lot of fire, but so are the neighboring states, resources are being spread very thin. We’re already seeing a scarcity of aircraft, hand crews and heavy equipment.

AMAZON—NBC A critical expose of Amazon’s workplace dynamics by The New York Times sparked debate across social media on Monday. The Times’ article which ran over the weekend, painted an unflattering portrait of working conditions at the online retailer, highlighting harsh management practices and a “bruising” workplace. Anecdotes from former employees punctuate an almost “Hunger Games”-style corporate culture where “Amazonians” were penalized for personal crises, including cancer and miscarriages. Of course Amazon execs denied the report but there

By Elaine Padgett Carnegie are mixed emotions in the public because so many Amazon employees came forward in the social media.

GARFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A woman found dead in a northern Michigan house with her husband and two young children is suspected of killing them and fatally stabbing herself, authorities said Monday. Tamisha Mendenhall, 34, suffered a self-inflicted, fatal stab wound in the groin that pierced her femoral artery, Michigan State Police said in a news release Monday.

The exact cause of death is pending for her husband, Jeffrey Allan Mendenhall, 54; 6-year-old Thomas; and 3-year-old Olivia, said Sgt. Scott Bates. Authorities say the deaths appear to be a “homicidesuicide” and that Tamisha Mendenhall was the last person alive in their Garfield Township home.

JAYAPURA, Indonesia (AP) — An Indonesian passenger plane that went missing two days ago was destroyed when it slammed into a mountain, killing all 54 people on board, the country’s top rescue official said. More than 70 rescuers reached the crash site only on Tuesday after being hindered by rugged, forested terrain and bad weather. The flight data recorder and the cockpit voice

recorder, the plane’s “black boxes,” were found in good condition, said Henry Bambang Soelistyo, the National Search and Rescue Agency chief. The data they contain could help explain what caused the crash.

Bangkok (AFP) - Thailand’s junta leader said Tuesday security forces had identified a suspect in an unprecedented Bangkok bombing that targeted foreigners at a packed religious shrine, killing at least 21 people. The attack occurred at dusk on Monday in one of the Thai capital’s most popular tourism hubs, ripping through a crowd of worshippers at the Hindu shrine close to five-star hotels and upscale shopping malls.

CLIMATE CHANGE—AFP The effects of human-induced climate change that scientists have predicted in the past are now observable: powerful heat waves, lost sea ice and higher sea levels. These same experts say worldwide temperatures will continue to increase over the next few decades as a result of greenhousegas production — with potentially catastrophic consequences. Most leading scientific organizations have issued public statements saying climatewarming trends have been the result of human activity: the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the National Academy of Sciences, the American Association for the Advancement of Science and many others. Studies in numerous peer-reviewed scientific journals show that 97 percent of active climate scientists endorse this position

MORNING BAT RETURN TOURS START AT THE DEVIL’S SINKHOLE STATE NATURAL AREA The Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area is now offering morning bat return tours by reservation. All Devil’s Sinkhole tours begin at the Rocksprings Visitors Center on the Rocksprings town square. The phone number for reservations and other inquiries is 830-683-2287 and the e-mail is devilssinkhole@swtexas.net.

The morning bat tour meets at the Rocksprings Visitors Center thirty minutes before dawn. Please be sure to reserve your tour, because the volunteers will otherwise not know to meet you. The tour is available Wednesdays through Sundays now through October 31.

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Some guests may want to do both the evening bat departure tour and the morning bat return tour. The attendants at the Rocksprings Visitors Center will be happy to help you connect with any of the six Rocksprings lodging options when you call.

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Landmark enters its last two and a half months, the bat roost gets bigger and bigger. The famous evening bat tour is seeing gigantic swarms now and the nightly bat emergence will continue growing into late September.

One bat tour guide calls this part of the bat season at the Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area “Giga-bat time.”

The Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area is a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department facility. It shares its park staff with nearby Kickapoo Cavern State Park.

The bat population at the Devil’s Sinkhole is estimated at 3.8 million bats. That number qualifies as the fourth

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A History of Real County, Texas, Wagons, Ho! is now on sale at the Real County Public Library. The Centennial Edition bearing the Centennial Logo sells for $95. Buyers may choose a packet of eight Centennial note cards or a 2014 Historical Calendar as a BONUS to their purchase. Books with the same bonus offer continue to be on sale at the Hill Country Herald office, downtown Leakey. Recognized as exceptional, this collection of stories of the pioneers of Real County makes a great gift for relatives or students of local history.

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Wednesday, August 19, 2015

GRANNY’S KITCHEN BACK TO BASICS...EASY Tortilla Chicken Caterpillars

NUTRITIOUS AFTERSCHOOL SNACKS Chicken tender wraps made with spinach tortillas spread with peanut butter and filled with chicken tenders and crunchy vegetables for a simple wrap presented in a fun way.

12 frozen Chicken Breast Tenders (12 tenders = 7 oz) 1/3 cup Creamy Peanut Butter 4 spinach herbflavored flour tortillas (10 inch) 1 cup matchstickcut carrots (from 10-oz pkg) 1/2 cup thin English cucumber strips 72 thin pretzel sticks

Roma tomato, optional Microwave chicken tenders according to package directions. Meanwhile, spread peanut butter evenly on tortillas. Top tortillas in center with chicken tenders, carrots and cucumber. Fold sides in; roll up burrito style. Cut each wrap in three pieces. Carefully insert 3 pretzel sticks each into both lower sides of each wrap piece to resemble caterpillar legs. Arrange pieces playfully on serving platter. Place Roma tomato at front of wrap pieces to resemble caterpillar head, if desired.

Sloppy Joe Mini Pizzas

Mini pizzas made with Sloppy Joe meat mixture on flattened biscuits with mozzarella cheese for an easy main dish for the family No-Stick Cooking Spray 1 pkg (20 oz each) lean ground turkey 1/3 cup finely chopped carrot 1 can (15 oz each) Manwich Original Sloppy Joe Sauce 1 can (16 oz each) refrigerated jumbo buttermilk biscuits (8 count) 1/2 cup Tomato Sauce-No Salt Added 1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray large skillet and 2 large baking sheets with cooking spray. Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Add turkey and carrot; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until turkey is crumbled and no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Stir in Sloppy Joe sauce.

Place 4 biscuits on each baking sheet; press each biscuit into a 5-inch round. Spread 1 tablespoon tomato sauce over each biscuit round. Top each with 2 tablespoons cheese and 1/3 cup meat mixture. Sprinkle tops evenly with remaining cheese. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until biscuits are browned and cheese melts. Save any remaining Sloppy Joe meat mixture and place on a bun to make a Sloppy Joe sandwich or eat with crackers for a snack.

Hot Dog Fried Rice

2 tablespoons Canola Oil 1 pkg (16 oz each) frozen Steamed White Rice 5 Franks, halved lengthwise, sliced (from 12-oz pkg) 1-1/2 cups frozen peas and carrots 2 tablespoons Lite Soy Sauce 3/4 cup Egg Beaters Heat oil in large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add rice; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until hot and lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet; set aside. Add frank pieces; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally. Add peas and carrots; cook 2 minutes more or until hot. Add rice and soy sauce; stir to combine. Push rice mixture to one side of skillet. Add Egg Beaters to empty side; cook without stirring until edges and bottom begin to set. Gently turn to scramble; continue cooking until set. Stir scrambled Egg Beaters into rice mixture.

Sloppy Joe Jalopy

1 pound ground round beef (85% lean) 1 can (15 oz each) Manwich Original Sloppy Joe Sauce 4 mini sub or bratwurst rolls, split lengthwise 2 tablespoons Butter® Original Spread-tub, melted 5 Hebrew National® Beef Franks, heated (from 12-oz pkg) 32 unpeeled English cucumber slices, about 1/4-inch thick Vegetables for decorating, optional Preheat broiler. Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until crumbled and no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Drain. Add Sloppy Joe sauce; simmer until hot.

Place roll halves on baking sheet; brush cut sides with Butter. Toast under broiler 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Cut each frank into 8 pieces. To assemble, divide meat mixture evenly and place on roll halves. Place 32 frank pieces on top of cucumber slices and secure to sides of rolls with wooden picks to resemble car wheels. Place remaining frank pieces on meat mixture to resemble car driver. Add additional vegetables to decorate sandwiches, if desired. Remove wooden picks before eating. Involve the kids and have them make the wheels and decorate the ‘cars’. Pickle slices may be used in place of cucumber slices.

Blueberry Pudding Cups

Dash ground cinnamon 1/2 cup fresh blueberries 2 pudding cups (3.25 oz each) Vanilla Pudding Fat Free Dairy Whipped Topping Add cinnamon and 1/4 cup blueberries to each pudding cup; mix lightly. Top each with a serving of Whip cream. Serve immediately. No blueberries on hand? Use any fresh berry available.

Chocolate Strawberry Quesadilla An easy dessert recipe for a quesadilla filled with fresh strawberries and chocolate hazelnut spread and topped with Whip cream - See more at: http://www.readyseteat.com/ recipes1 flour tortilla (8 inch) 2 tablespoons chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread 1/4 cup sliced fresh strawberries 1 tablespoon Butter Original Spread-tub 2 servings Whipped Topping Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

Meanwhile, place tortilla on flat surface and spread hazelnut spread on tortilla to within 1/2 inch of edge. Place strawberries on half of tortilla; fold tortilla over strawberries.

Brush both sides with Butter. Place tortilla in skillet; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned and crisp, turning once.

Cut in half; top each half with a serving of Whip cream.

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#11 – New Listing! 40.45 AC between Tarpley &Utopia, cabin, views, Pinion Pine, Madrone trees $171,913 #20 – New Listing! 28.88 AC remote, hunting, 4x4 access, elect. avail. $109,500 #21 – New Listing! 21.259 AC, hunter’s cabin, access spring-fed creek $63,675 #41 – New Listing! Large 3/2 Home, 10.10 AC between Garner State Park/Leakey. CA/CH, rock fireplace, 2 car garage, RV hook-up plus RV barn, separate workshop bldg., great views $339,000 #1 – New Listing! Deep River, cabin w/elect. & water, no HOA $195,000 #42 – Creekfront Lot, scenic views, water meter, elect. avail. (Agent/ Owner)REDUCED $35,000 #37 – New Listing! Rental income – 4 duplexes (8 units) all currently rented $375,000 #40 – New Listing! Very nice 2.27 AC Frio River access, fenced 2 sides, views, close to town $68,000 #44 – New Listing! 5.601 AC fronts Sabinal River, huge oaks, gated (Owner/Agent) $215,000 #39 – New Listing! Concan Frio River Access, 3 BD/2 BA Home on Mariposa Rd., rental income $265,000 #45 – New Listing! Sabinal Riverfront, Hwy 187 front, Utopia (Owner/ Agent) $75,000 #46 – New Listing! Utopia – fronts Sabinal River & Hwy 187, metal 2 car storage bldg. (Owner/Agent) $85,000 #67 - REDUCED – 45.37 AC great commercial or residential. Hwy 336 front, lg. trees, seasonal springs $453,700 NOW $362,960 #19 – 197+ AC ranch between Leakey & Concan. Flat & scenic hills, pond – NEWLY PRICED $930,000 #10 – 24.58 AC, comfortable cabin with electricity. Private, secluded & minutes off RR 337, ready to hunt $153,000 REDUCED #30 – 2.13 AC Frio River Access, 2 electric meter hook-ups, water, views, gated $89,500 #34 – 82.37 AC off scenic Hwy 337, great views, cabin, great hunting $430,000 #22 – 78.77 AC MOL, Log Home, guest cabin, RV shed/barn, pond, blinds, feeders, cave $625,000 #33 – New Listing! Frio Riverfront 3/2 rock home, Hwy 1120 front, 1.95 AC, separate guest suite, in-ground swim pool $590,000 #68 – This lg. 3/2 Home, guest house, workshop, lg. deck, rock patio & deer proof fence, access 2 Frio River Parks – $239,500 #25 – Log Cabin, 6.96 AC seasonal creek, solar, fenced $99,000 REDUCED #3 – PRISTENE HOME 21 AC arched entries, high ceilings, granite countertops, SS appliances, 3/3 Home, Guest Home $689,000 #28 – Prime Frio River tract, Frio Vista #7, Cypress trees, N. of Leakey 1.26 AC (Owner/Broker) $275,000 #14 – 28.32 AC, 2 BD/1 BA hilltop views, 2 BD cabin, elect., septic, creek $150,000 #18 – 3.76 AC corner lot in Spring Hill, off RR 337, electric & telephone service, city water, reasonable restrictions $49,900 #98 – Large 3/2 Home w/huge open room, Frio River access River Tree Park, multi RV hook-ups w/septic, Lg. trees, storage shed $329,000 #57 – Hilltop building site, 1.07 AC Concan, adjacent & access to community clubhouse & swim pool, water system, underground

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utilities, paved street (Owner/Broker) $55,000 #32 - .86 AC Leakey city lot, needs creative new owner to continue the work in progress $150,000 #16 – 525 AC+/- Barksdale, elec., cabin, windmill well, co. rd. frontage, blinds, feeders, cargo container $892,515 #2 – 2.33 AC E. Prong Frio River lined w/Cypress Trees, 1 1⁄2 story home, 2 BD/2BA, 2 story fireplace, lots of decks, CA/CH $282,000 #63 – 4.5 AC Hwy 83 frontage, homesite, elect., water meter $49,700 #23 – Log Home 2/1 1⁄2 w/spring-fed creek front $160,000 #36 – 9.3 AC Spring Hill gate comm., water, elect., views, homesite, possible owner terms $108,600 #50 – 3 BD/2 BA Brick Home, large kitchen & open living/dining area w/high ceilings, new metal roof $145,000 #49 – 92.38 AC Riverfront, cabin, water well, electricity, huge trees $9500 P/AC #48 – 82.5 AC off Hwy 41 Exotic Game Ranch $247,560 #58 – 3.4 Acres scenic Hwy 337, well, elect. $75,000 #75 – 10.88 AC Home, guest cabin, access 50 AC spring-fed park $275,000 #66 – 102.9 AC Hunting prop., may divide $180,093 #24 – Beautiful Frio River, 4 bedroom 3 1⁄2 bath Home, 3.54 AC, Garner Park area $595,000 #72 – RiverTree 1.24 AC Frio River Access, treed tract w/great building site $82,500 PENDING #31 – 7 AC w/outstanding views, 3/2 Home overlooking spring-fed lake which is part of 50 AC park for Roaring Springs $219,000 #15 – 6.3 AC joins Nueces River, Rio Nueces Ranch near Chalk Bluff $39,500 #29 – 23.57 Acres near Leakey off Hwy 337 E., city water, electricity, cabin $150,000 #51 – Lovely country 2 bedroom, 1 bath home located in middle of 3 acres with Frio River access. Minutes to Garner State Park $265,000 #4, #38 – Pecan Village – 2 adj. tracts, joins Nueces River, huge trees $30,000 each #56 – Lot 27 VV 1.08 AC, gated community near Garner State Park, underground water & elect. $49,500 #77 – Lot 57 VV 1.01 AC, elect. & water, gated, area access to clubhouse w/swim pool $39,500 #47 – Lot 2 VV 3.95 AC, water, elect., gated community, minutes to Frio River, between Concan-N-Garner State Park $55,500 PENDING #12 – Frio Riverfront 5+ AC tracts, Prime Location, Nightly Rentals OK $295,000 each #7 – 5.44 AC Frio Riverfront, elect. meter pole, min. restrictions, No HOA $159,900 #35 – 1.01 AC Concan/Garner State Park area, underground elect., water system, scenic views. VV #54 $61,500 #76 – 1688 AC Great corporate retreat, 7 BD/6 BA home, lodge, foreman’s house, airstrips, springs, creek REDUCED $5,600,000 #13 – 5.62 AC Roaring Springs, access 50 AC park, elect. pole $45,000 PENDING #17 – NUECES RIVER ACCESS, 2+ AC Homesite tracts, water, elect. & phone avail., Gated Comm. $55,000 #26 – RiverTree, Access Frio River Park, 1.87 AC (Owner/Assoc.

Broker) $69,995 #64 – 3.58 AC Homesite, Hwy 83 front, water, elect. avail. $47,000

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Dick will be playing a variety of fiddle tunes, hymns, standards and a lot of other nice music.Thank you for your support of these concerts and I’ll look forward to seeing you in September.

Dick performs every Saturday Night at the “Friends Grill”, downtown Leakey, 6:30. In addition he will be there many Friday nights at 6:30. Check with Dick at dickwalker5hctc.net for conformation.

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Wednesday, August 19, 2015

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What should you do if you have been exposed to rabies?

by Dr. Chris Pinney

There have been numerous confirmed cases of rabies in Texas this year, as well as many other parts of the country.

Vaccinating your pet for rabies and keeping him/her current on the vaccine is vital to protect yourself, your family, and your pet against this deadly disease. It’s also the law.

Here is some good info from the CDC: Humans get exposed to rabies via direct contact with saliva or nervous system tissue (i.e brain, spinal cord) from infected animals. Such contact usually occurs through bite wounds; however, exposure can also occur if saliva contaminates a fresh scratch or comes in contact with the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, or mouth.

Raccoons, skunks, foxes, and coyotes are among the most common culprits when it comes to human exposure. Bats are frequent carriers of rabies as well. Because bats have very small, sharp teeth, a bite wound may go unnoticed, especially if it occurs at night while sleeping. That said, finding a bat indoors in a bedroom or in the vicinity of an unattended child warrants prompt action. The bat should be captured and transported to an appropriate facility for testing. However, if the bat cannot be captured, or if it is killed and the head is damaged (or frozen) prior to testing, postexposure treatment should be considered.

Unfortunately, if post-exposure treatment is not taken or delayed and rabies takes hold in a person, symptoms will usually appear within one to three months. These include increased irritability, severe headaches, fever, itching or pain at the exposure site. As the disease progresses, paralysis occurs, along with throat spasms (inability to swallow), seizures, and, ultimately, death.

If you are bitten or scratched by a potentially rabid animal, wash the wound with copious amounts of soap and water,, then do it again. Next, go to your doctor immediately to receive a rabies immune globulin injection plus a series rabies vaccine. (Note: since not all offices or hospitals carry these items, it is a VERY GOOD IDEA to call around and find out who in your area stocks these items BEFORE an exposure emergency occurs). Needless to say, time is of the essence.

Mary Kay Windham, Broker 664 S US Hwy. 83 Leakey, Texas 830-232-4408 office 830-374-7901 cell SEE MORE LISTINGS AND PICTURES AT WWW.HIGHPLACESREALTY.COM NEW LISTING: 23 ACRES located west of Leakey, rolling to hilltop, no restrictions, no HOA! $60,000. CONTRACT PENDING! NEW LISTING: 32.4 ACRES, located approx.. 11 miles west of Leakey, hunting cabin with covered front porch, water catchment system, unequipped well, bathhouse, rv, partially fenced and blinds. $148,500.

NEW LISTING: MODERN AND SLEEK, this fully furnished 2BR/1.5B home on popular river road in Concan, sits on 1.15 acres with large Oak trees and partial fencing. Decks on three sides, high end appliances, vessel sinks, huge master suite with large walk in shower and jetted tub, gorgeous wood and tile floors, just to name a few! Can be used as a vacation rental! $229,000.

NEW LISTING: AFFORDABLE LOT WITH FRIO RIVER ACCESS in gated Twin Forks. This wooded .4 of an acre has access to central water and two Frio River park areas. RV’s are permitted and can be left on the lot if all utilities are in place. SOLD! 5.02 ACRES, NOT IN A SUBDIVSION WITH NO RESTRICTIONS AND NO HOA! Gorgeous large oak trees grace this lovely tract of land, surrounded by large acreage. Located just a few miles out of town with rolling terrain, and many pretty building sites, there just are not many like this one! $75,000.

TWO ADJACENT LOTS IN EMERALD OAKS, with access to city water and eventually sewer. Each lot is .62 of an acre and you can buy one or two.

Close in with easy access and good restrictions, Emerald Oaks is a small but lovely subdivision. $19,500. each 5.32 ACRES with gorgeous views just a few miles west of Leakey. Access from a county road this hillside acreage has good building sites providing views to the south and east. Taxes on the land are incredibly low and sensible restrictions are in place. $54,900.

1.1 ACRE, with water hookup, electricity, fenced on two sides, cleared for building and access to two Frio River park areas! SOLD! 44.94 ACRES, good hunting, elec, septic, two rv’s on concrete pad under shed, with extra storage room, washroom, interior roads, feeders, traps, water hauler and 1600 gallon storage tank. It is a gorgeous drive to the property.

Bring the wife, she will be happy here! $169,000.

20 ACRES NEAR TARPLEY, with beautiful home and lots of special touches, seasonal creek frontage, large trees and hillside with great views.

Unique guest home with large outdoor shower. You must see this special place! $430,000.

16 +/- ACRES, south of Leakey with long, spectacular views, 3BR/2B manufactured home with covered front and back decks, carport, and portable metal building. SOLD! 1.01 ACRES IN VALLEY VISTA, gorgeous long views to the east, access to central water, paved roads, underground electricity, pond, 35 acres wilderness area, clubhouse and pool! $49,500.

7.23 ACRES IN VALLEY VISTA, great views, easy build with access, to central water system, underground elec., paved roads, pond, 35 acres wilderness area, clubhouse and pool! $55,500.

1.O1 ACRES IN VALLEY VISTA jaw dropping views to the west, access to central water, paved roads, underground elec., pond, 35 acres wilderness area,

Get safer drinking water the natural way

(BPT) - Household bacteria can be a serious issue affecting your health. In fact, the very steps we take to eliminate harmful bacteria may be spreading it. Everyone washes their fresh fruits and vegetables, but the water in your pipes may contain even more bacteria, especially if you have hard water.

The problem isn’t only in the kitchen.

When you take a hot shower, the steam you are inhaling can also contain the same microbial contamination that is in the rest of your plumbing, exposing you to pathogenic bacteria such as Legionella, which can cause Legionnaire’s disease.

The piping used in home plumbing, whether it is copper or PVC, has very smooth interior surfaces which don’t permit bacteria to settle and grow. However, hard water, which contains high levels of

calcium and magnesium, results in scale formation on the interior surfaces of those pipes which provides a perfect home for bacteria.

Researchers at the School of Sustainable Engineering at Arizona State University found that bacteria may grow at the same rate in pipes filled with both hard and soft scale. This is important new information as some forms of water conditioners produce this soft scale.

The only solution to this problem is to remove the scaling in the pipes entirely, which only a traditional salt-based water softener can do. This type of water softener works by running the incoming hard water through a resin filter that traps the calcium and magnesium in the water, as well as any iron, manganese or radium ions, and replaces them with sodium ions.

clubhouse and pool! $39,500.

GORGEOUS 22.85 ACRES with jaw dropping views. Recently remodeled 3BR/2B home with two living areas, and covered front porch. If you are looking for a home with a view and acreage to roam around on and hunt, this is the place for you! REDUCED $250,000.

4.39 ACRES in desirable River Tree development just south of Leakey. Gated River Tree provides paved roads, central water system, pavilion and rv area along with a beautiful stretch of the Frio River complete with the Lombardy Dam. This property is completely fenced with elec, water hookup, 2 rv hookups, and septic in place. All ready to enjoy with views of surrounding hills. REDUCED AND PRICED TO SELL. SOLD! GOOD VISIBILITY, GREAT LOCATION, in Concan, and close to Garner State Park, Frio River and golf course. These two, 2BR/1B cabins are currently used as weekend rentals. New plumbing, new septic, new wiring on one of the cabins and new pump and pump house! Large Oaks can be enjoyed from your covered front porches! $199,000.

Also offering a cedar log park model, with rv hook-ups and new well. Several options to purchase, call for details!

ONE OF A KIND vacation camp in desirable River Tree. This 1.4 acres boasts rock main home with 2 bedrooms, 2 loft areas and living, there is a separate bath house and camp kitchen area, and a rv hook up, all nestled under huge Pecan trees with beautiful views. You will only be a short distance from a very nice river park area and have access to pavilion, paved roads and central water. Lots of handcrafted touches on this one! REDUCED $195,000.

LOTS OF BANG for the buck on this large 3BR/2B brick home situated in a very nice development within Leakey proper. Large metal rv barn with workshop, fenced back yard with another large shop that would be any man’s dream come true. It has wide covered front porch, firepit, and outdoor kitchen and could easily be converted to a mother-in-law quarters. Manicured yard, large screened in porch on the main home, huge master suite, the list goes on and you must see to appreciate! REDUCED $239,000. CONTRACT PENDING! 1.77 ACRE, within walking distance to the Frio park area. Availability of central water and paved roads makes this a perfect spot for vacationing!

REDUCED $75,000.

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

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

SOLD! 1.18 ACRE, access to 1 mile Frio River and 130 acres! All utilities in place, great views! SOLD! COZY CABIN on 6 acres, access to lake, creek, deep swimming hole. $129,000.

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

ADVERTISE

Bacterial growth in plumbing is well documented and can cause serious hygienic problems in water systems, especially in hospital buildings and hotels.

Factors like water flow and plumbing materials influence the growth rate of bacteria, but once it’s in your pipes, it’s distributed throughout your home each time you turn on the faucet.

The fact is that salt not only helps remove and prevent the hard water scaling in home plumbing, it is also a natural antibiotic. Throughout history, people have used salt as a vital food preservative to keep bacteria from growing on cured meats and cheeses. New research form the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine shows that salt acts as an antibiotic in the body as well. In the case of a skin infection, the body naturally moves more salt to that spot to fight the infection. The extra salt also helps the body’s defensive systems more effectively fight infection.

If you have hard water, there are significant benefits to having a traditional salt-based water softener in your home. Use a home water testing kit to test for water hardness yourself, or have a water treatment professional do the testing. For more information on water softening and salt health please visit www.saltinstitute.org.

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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.

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REAL ESTATE

It is our policy to furnish a home owners warranty for every property that we market and that qualifies.

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

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

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

Hidden River Ranch, 265 acres with approximately 3⁄4 mile river frontage, only 2 miles from town, deep in the heart of the Frio Canyon. Extensive frontage on blacktop, excellent topography with pecan bottoms and field areas, three houses, a horse barn, and tractor shed, fenced and cross fenced. Property is loaded with wildlife, including Axis and White Tail deer, feral hogs, Blackbuck Antelope, wild turkey, and others. Must see to appreciate.

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

COMMERCIAL NEW LISTING! Like New retail building located along Highway 83, close to Stripes with great visibility and easy access. Has a history of successful operation. This is the first building on the left that you see when you enter Leakey from the south. Over 2,000 sf of building area situated on a highly visible one acre tract on Highway 83.

Won’t last long at $275,000.

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

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

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

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

LAND Get it while it’s hot! Beautiful building site in Canyon Oaks in the heart of the popular Concan area. Gently sloping site with access to Private River park, or just float the river between the crossings. Properties in this area can be placed in a rental pool. 1.05 acres for only $55,000.

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

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

BEAUTIFUL RIVER FRONT TRACT, this five acre building site on the Frio River can be yours today! Huge cypress trees line this blue water hole that is teeming with fish. Fronts on Highway 83 and the Frio River, private, yet close to town. Good restrictions, beautiful building site overlooking the river. It just doesn’t get any better than this!!! $325,000 OAKMONT VILLAGE 2.21 acres of heavily wooded building site located just of FM 1120. $49,000 THE RIDGE-Experience the Texas hill country at its finest w/ private access to your own beautiful Frio River park w/BBQ pavilion. Underground utilities WITH TCEQ APPROVED WATER SYSTEM, paved roads, security gate, free roaming wildlife, hiking, biking & much more! This restricted subdivision offers great building sites for your dream home, retirement or vacation get-away. B&B allowed. Call for a showing or take a drive out 4 mi. south on RR 1120. Prices start at $99,500 SHADY OAKS, 5.07 acres with a view, only $49,500.

SHADOW VALLEY 5.37 acres of beautiful, heavily

treed home site with an outstanding view amenity. City water, and there is no HOA, and very few restrictions. If you want a beautiful place to get away from it all, this is it! $79,950.

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

RESIDENTIAL NEW LISTING! Cabin in the woods right across the fence from Garner State Park! Two bedrooms, one bath, with a second level loft. Take in the view from a huge covered deck. Located in a peaceful, gated subdivision with sensible restrictions and a great river park. The best thing on the market for $162,500.

NEW LISTING! Oakridge Lodge and Cabin located in the Ridge. The main lodge features over 4300 feet of centrally heated and cooled area that is configured to sleep up to 30 guests. The property also features a detached cabin that sleeps an additional 10 guests. This is the best income producer in the Frio Canyon. An in ground pool and outdoor fireplace adds to the ambience, or relax on the upper deck and watch the sun go down.

This property commands approximately $1,000 per night and is on track for 100 nights this year. This is the investment you’ve been looking for. Call today for a showing.

NEW LISTING! Cabin in the woods with access to the river. One bedroom, one bath cabin with 5 acres of privacy. $149,000.

NEW LISTING! Three bedroom, 2 1⁄2 bath home on the river at Seven Bluff in the very popular Concan area.

Approximately 100 feet of river frontage right above the river crossing, with an approximate 2,000 square foot home. Lot is gently sloping down to the river, and this location is right in the heart of all the action. The home also features detached guest quarters and detached covered parking area. The Frio River just doesn’t get any better than this one. This property is not presently in the rental pool, but if it was, it could pay for itself. This is the one you’ve been looking for. Call us today!!

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

NEW LISTNG! Fabulous river front cabin on the Dry Frio River at Reagan Wells. There is also an additional two bedroom one bath guest cabin on the site. Amazing deck overlooking the river. The cabin is in a rental pool and is booked for 25 nights in July at $300 per night.

Invest in this property and let it pay for itself. Priced right at $229,000.

CANYON OAKS! GREAT INCOME PRODUCER IN THE HEART OF CON CAN, Three bedroom, 3 1⁄2 bath home on River Road. Income producing. Reduced to $289,000 CANYON OAKS, three bedroom, 2 baths with in ground pool. Established nightly rental. Price Reduced to $329,000.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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