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Current Weekly News for Leakey, Camp Wood, Sabinal, Utopia and Surrounding Areas Vol. 6 No. 31
INSIDE FRIO CANYON PLAYERS PRESENTS “UNCLE THUMP’S REVENGE” ............................ Page 8
On the Edge of Night ............................ Page 9
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August 3, 2016
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2016 OSR ROYALTY FLOYD AND KAREN COLLINS The King and Queen of the 55th annual Old Settlers Reunion has been announced: Floyd and Karen Collins. Both Karen and Floyd have lived in the Nueces Canyon most of their lives. They have been married since December 23, 1967 and have been very active in church and civic organizations over the years. Highlights of Floyd’s civic involvement include being a veteran of the U.S. Army, a 50 plus year member of the Leakey Chapter 18 Masonic Lodge, current President of the Real County Historical Association, and Camp Wood Cemetery Association Manager. He has also served in the Nueces Canyon Chamber of Commerce and was a member of the Camp Wood City Council. Floyd was named Nueces Canyon Man of the Year in 1994. Karen has also been involved in a variety of activities including serving as Camp Wood City Secretary and was the publisher of the Nueces River News, a newspaper in the Nueces Canyon in the 1970s. She is a past president and member of the Nueces Canyon Ex-Students / Teachers Association and is the secretary of the Real County Historical Society. She is a member of Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Daughters of the American Revolution, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Daughters of 1812, and Colonial Dames 17th Century. She is a member of the Leakey Chapter of the Eastern Star. Karen was named Nueces Canyon Woman of the year in 1996. Both Floyd and Karen are active members of the Hill Country Church of Christ. They can be seen at any school activities throughout the year supporting all NCCISD activities. Karen is a graduate of Nueces Canyon High School and Floyd is a proud graduate of Barksdale High School. They retired from Nueces Canyon CISD with more than 60 years of service combined. Floyd was a teacher, coach and principal and Karen was a teacher and counselor. Floyd and Karen have three children. Billy Frank and his wife, Christi,
and their two children Trent and Kassi live in Gail; Jamie and her husband, David McDougald, and their son Scott live in Iola; Kristi and her husband, Brandon Powers, live in Camp Wood. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Collins!
MICHAEL REAL COUNTY JUNIOR HORSE CLUB END OF PENCE SEASON AWARDS VS TIM KAINE by Julie Becker
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Largest law enforcement academy started Aug. 1 ............................ Page 7
Each year the Real County Junior Horse Club holds their awards ceremony after seven weeks of heavy competition. This year marked the 40th year of the tradition and the saddles were won by sisters! 2016 Junior Division All Around saddle was won by Sage Everett. The 2016 Senior Division was won by Danny Everett. The Everett girls are from D’Hanis, Texas. Other winners this year were: Sportsmanship - Ella Kylberg; Most Improved - Kylie Bomer, Tegan Gass, and Chloe Hobbs. Age group winners were: (6&7) - 1st - Sage Everett, 2nd - Tegan Gass, 3rd - Dallie Todd, (8-10 ) - 1st Averi Walker, 2nd - Ella Kylberg, (11-13) 1st - Danny Everett, 2nd
- Kylie Bomer, 3rd -Ashton Warren, (14-19) 1st - Maggie Phillips, 2nd - Chloe Hobbs. Leadliners - Cuatro Gass, Alora Millican, Bella Schultze, Stetson Rainwater, Asher Markert, Mason Wheatley, Sheldon Rainwater, Joaquin McCaley, Jackson Kylberg and Preslee Hayes. The Real County Junior Horse Club works hard each year to put on the annual July Jubilee Rodeo in order to support the year end prizes. This year the club worked overtime to put on three nights of rodeo to celebrate their 40th year and what a year it was! Thanks to all who sponsored and supported this event! See you next year!
Pictured LtoR: Russell Glass, Director, Danny Everett, Johnny Hopper, former President, Don Gass, Director, Vincent Becker, President, Ronnie Phillips, Vice President, Julie Becker, Secretary, Sage Everett and Chante Burns, Treasurer.
RIDING FOR AWARENESS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING by Billie Franklin
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INDEX Legals/Jail Register .... Page 3-4 Community News ......... Page 5-7 Feature Story ............... Page 8-9 Obituaries ...................... Page 10 Classifieds ..................... Page 14
George Aranda of El Paso is riding his bicycle to raise awareness of the vast amount of human trafficking done in Texas via the I 10 corridor. He belongs to the 21 Freedom Chasers, joined in March of this year. I met him at the Sabinal Shell station, along with his mother, Olivia Aranda of Helotes. She, along with other friends and family, has accompanied him along his way. My first question was, why are you doing this? He explained that he did not realize the extent of the problem. Several times I repeated, “Why are you doing this?” When he told me that he has two small children, I told him, “That is why you are doing this.” All parents need to be aware of the dangers of human trafficking to their loved ones. He is a friend of San Antonian Cecilia “C C” Lopez, who made him aware of the horrid conditions
that people, especially children, are subjected to. He wanted to help and his focus was on “What can I do to help?” An avid bike rider, he thought, “I can ride for awareness.” Ten days ago, he began his ride on his bike, riding from El Paso and planning to end his journey in Houston. Houston has the highest percentage of human trafficking. He also plans to join in the walk on October 15 at Hemisfair Park. There will also be walks in El Paso, Houston, and all over the world. He explained that the focus on human trafficking began in Greece, by a victim herself. You can check this story out at A21FREEDOMCHASERS.ORG and we need to be aware of the dangers, and our proximity to where it happens. It is out there and very real. Be aware and protect the ones you love.
Diaz Family Growing by Degrees
Today’s Weather
High: 97° Low: 71°
Sabrina, left, and Rosie Diaz supported each other while earning teaching degrees at Sul Ross Rio Grande College.
Del Rio-Rosalinda Diaz did not want her daughter Sabrina to travel alone from Del Rio to Uvalde one summer for a class at Sul Ross Rio Grande College, so Rosie volunteered to go with her and wait in the car. Sabrina demanded, “Why travel all that way and sit in the car? Take the class with me!” She did take it, and over the course of their college careers at Southwest Texas Junior College and RGC, mother and daughter ended up in some of the same classes. They graduated with associate’s degrees the same semester from SWTJC, but graduated two years apart from RGC.
By Laura Nelson
Mother and daughter cheered each other on and also received support from husband and dad, Raul. One semester, he not only drove them to Eagle Pass for an evening class, he also provided their supper those nights. Both were inspired to earn teaching degrees due to their devotion to children and their love of being in the classroom. At Del Rio High School, Sabrina had joined the Ready Set Teach program. Meanwhile, Rosie had been keeping the household running, and when the children became more independent, she started substitute teaching and then decided to
attend SWTJC to earn the hours she needed to be an aide. She said, “The minute I stepped into the classroom, I loved it.” Sabrina graduated with honors in May of 2014. She teaches second grade at Garfield Elementary School and hopes to teach high school math. Rosie, also employed in the San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated School District in the special education program, graduated from RGC in May. She said, “The professors have always been there for us. I’m very grateful for RGC being here-it’s a blessing.”