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Tri-Canyon’s Only Weekly Newspaper! Vol. 9 No. 34
INSIDE
RIVER WARNINGS
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WHEN SCAMMERS COME CALLING
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Dub’s Corner
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FOUR SIMPLE WAYS TO TUNE UP YOUR NUTRITION AND LIVE HEALTHIER LONGER ............................ Page 10
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INDEX Legals/Jail Register ... . Page 3Community News ......... Page 4-6 Feature Story ................ Page 7 Community Events.........Page 8-9 Obituaries ...................... Page 10 Classifieds ..................... Page 14
Today’s Weather
High: 97° Low: 73°
HISTORICAL MARKER DEDICATED Saturday, August 18, members and friends of the Real County Historical Commission and the local Church of Christ met to dedicate a historical marker on the church property in Leakey. The marker inscription states a short history of the 113 years since the local church trustees purchased two lots in the town of Leakey which was then in Edwards County, Texas. The original Application for Marker and an inscription were approved by the State Historical Commission and the local organization. The program inside the church building began with a cordial welcome given by Dub Suttle, Chairman of the Real County Historical Commission and the invocation by Aaron Zamora, Minister of the Leakey Church of Christ. Carol Ann Kolb, vice-President of the Real County Commission, lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag and the Texas flag. The ancient (1913) deed to the church property was read by Doyle Brooks. This deed was of a date of just a few days before the State of Texas formally recognized the County of Real as part of the state and the same was recorded in Volume 1 in the Edwards County records. The Plat of the town of Leakey was number 57 in that
same Volume 1. Rodney Reagan was speaker of the day and is a former member of the Church of Christ at Leakey having been reared in this community many years ago. His speech included the harrowing story of the multiple number of bee stings he suffered while working outside and his two-month stay in the hospital. Rodney is a veteran, having served in the United States Navy during World War II. Kathy Brooks, a member of the Real County Historical Commission for many years, read the Application for Marker. The inscription on the marker was included inside the program, a copy of which was handed to everyone upon their entry into the sanctuary. Everyone in the building was invited to attend the unveiling of the beautiful marker. Ouida Holmes McCaleb and Marjorie Clark Kellner, drew the veil from the marker. They are lifelong friends and started first grade together, as was the speaker, Rodney Reagan. After the photographs, everyone was invited to return to the building for refreshments and visiting. A slide-presentation of former and present members of the church at Leakey was shown in the foyer. It can be viewed on the Leakey Church of Christ Facebook page.
Water News and River Flows The rainfall event from August 11-13 was much needed with a total of 5.2” recorded at the office in Leakey. I have heard of totals up to 10” between Camp Wood and Uvalde with some flooding, but overall there was just a slight rise on the Frio and Nueces Rivers in Real and Edwards Counties. The west prong of the Frio got a nice rise in the northern part of Real County on Monday the 13th but it was quick to go back to normal flows for this time of year. The temperatures have been pleasant with the system that came thru, but the humidity has been a beast. As you will see in the following article the Frio showed an increase at most crossings while the Nueces held its own. Flows on the South Llano were pretty similar to the last measurement with only slight increases.
August 22, 2018
editor@hillcountryherald.net
www.hillcountryherald.net
By Marjorie Kellner
Pictured LtoR: Ouida Holmes McCaleb and Marjorie Clark Kellner,
by: Joel Pigg, General Manager, RECRD
Flows at all crossings on the Frio River were taken on August 15, 2018. Fulgham’s Crossing just south of the Alto Frio Baptist Encampment had a flow of 7,158 gpm (gallons per minute) in July and now has a flow of 7,202 gpm; this is approximately a 1% increase in flow. The Leakey Springs crossing had a flow of 2,638 gpm last measurement, and a flow of 2,216 gpm this reading; about a 16% decrease in flow since the last measurement. The Mill Creek Crossing showed a decrease in flow this measurement of about 9%; there are still culverts on both ends of this crossing that have reduced or no flow. This crossing has a flow of 7,213 gpm this measurement which is down from the last measurement of 7,967 gpm in July. continued page 11
Opt In to BEC Operation Round Up, Improve Community, Be Happier and Healthier Several BEC members have taken the opportunity to create a positive change in our community through BEC Operation Round Up. Thanks to BEC Operation Round Up, individuals going through a hardship have received assistance and area non-profit organizations have received grants to help fund projects in the BEC service area to help members. BEC Operation Round Up launched in 2015 as a way for
members to support their communities and neighbors through their spare change. BEC members may choose to “round up” their monthly electric bill to the next whole dollar. The bill reflects the rounded up amount and the average donation for each participating member is $6 per year. In addition to helping our community, science has proven that generosity leads to an increase in happiness and better health. Sociologists
LEAKEY/NRA WASTEWATER PROJECT COMPARISON THESE DATES AND INFORMATION ARE TAKEN DIRECTLY FROM MONTHLY REPORTS PROVIDED BY:
Hanson Professional Services, Inc.
Christian Smith and Hilary Davidson at the University of Notre Dame conducted a five-year study on 2,000 people and found lower rates of depression among Americans who donate. The study concluded that generosity has to be consistent in order to have an effect on the donors. When all BEC members participate, that “spare change” could add up to $70,000 in donations in a single year and help community service
JUNE 2017 PROJECT SCHEDULE
The current estimated project schedule is generally outlined below: Complete TxDOT Subset June 2017 Begin Package A Construction March 2017 Begin Package B Construction Summer 2017 Complete WWTP Construction December 2017 Complete Package A April 2018 Complete Package B Summer 2018 Complete Hook-Ups, Ponds, and Irrigation System Winter 2017/2018 Project Closeout Spring 2018
projects, education and youth programs, environment, disaster relief and health initiatives. Local organizations which have received grants from BEC Operation Round Up include: Medina Community Library, Friends of the Library Association for the Real County Public Library Leakey, Utopia Park Board and Boerne Performing Arts. To sign up, call 866.226.3372 or fill out a form at www.banderaelectric.com/community/operation-round-up
AUGUST 2018 PROJECT SCHEDULE
The current estimated project schedule is generally outlined below: Complete TxDOT Subset Summer/Fall 2018 Begin Package A Construction March 2017 Begin Package B Construction Summer/Fall 2018 Complete WWTP Construction Winter 2018 Begin Phase 1 Hook-Ups Fall/Winter 2018 Complete Package A Winter 2018 Complete Package B 2019 Complete Hook-Ups, Ponds, and Irrigation System 2019 Project Closeout 2019
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