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Tri-Canyon’s Only Weekly Newspaper! Vol. 9 No. 32
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August 8, 2018
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REAL COUNTY JUNIOR HORSE CLUB 2018 AWARDS by Julie Becker
What a great Summer series! The Real County Junior Horse Club ended its 2018 season with a group of happy kiddos! Winning this years Junior Division saddle was Utopia’s Cooper Wernette and Leakey girl, Maggie Phillips took home the 2018 Senior Division saddle. Age groups All Around Buckle winners were: 6-7 age group Maura Astling, 8-10 age group Sage Everett, 1419 age group Maggie Phillips. The 2018 Sportsmanship buckle went to Maura Astling and the Most Improved went to Lane Becker. We would like to Thank our buckle sponsors: Rocking D Ranch (2 buckles), Wylden Hubbard Memorial (Sportsmanship), The Glass Family, Corral RV Park and B&T Tire. Thank you to all of our volunteers that make the summer series happen, and all of the July Jubilee sponsors. These young cowboys and cowgirls are why we do what we do! Thank you for the bottom of our hearts!
FOR REAL COUNTY
BACK TO DEDICATED LEAKEY TEACHER STUDIES WITH SCHOOL DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARS, PULITZER PRIZE WINNERS DAYS by Marissa Kessenich
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Governor Abbott Announces “Damon Allen Act” Unveils Proposals To Reform Bail System In Texas ............................ Page 7
REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT
In June, a teacher from Leakey was selected to attend a prestigious professional development institute in Austin sponsored by Humanities Texas in partnership with the LBJ Presidential Library and the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas at Austin. Pamela Sysak, who teaches U.S. history, world geography and world history at Leakey School, participated in “America in the 1920s and 1930s,” which took place from June 11–14 at the LBJ Library. The institute focused on America between World War I and World War II, covering topics including politics and economic policies of the 1920s; immigration; prohibition; the stock market crash of 1929 and the Great Depression; Franklin D. Roosevelt, the New Deal and his struggle with the Supreme Court; American art and literature during the interwar period and the rise and decline of American isolationism. Pulitzer Prize-winning historians David M. Kennedy (Stanford University) and David M. Oshinsky (NYU) and distinguished scholars from universities across the nation worked with teachers to improve the quality of classroom teaching in Texas. The institutes offered dynamic presentations, probing discussions and focused seminars in which scholars and teachers developed strategies for engaging students.
Sysak commended the institute lectures for their interdisciplinary approach to teaching history. “I look forward to integrating art and poetry into my lessons to emphasize events of the different eras of 20th century history,” she stated. “Humanities Texas was pleased to cosponsor the Austin institute,” said Executive Director Michael L. Gillette. “Giving talented teachers the opportunity to interact with their peers and leading scholars will enable them to engage students with exciting new resources and perspectives on our nation’s history.” “America in the 1920s and 1930s” was made possible with support from the State of Texas and the National Endowment for the Humanities. This institute was part of the “Democracy and the Informed Citizen” Initiative, administered by the Federation of State Humanities Councils. The initiative seeks to deepen the public’s knowledge and appreciation of the vital connections between democracy, the humanities, journalism and an informed citizenry. Humanities Texas is the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Its mission is to advance education through programs that improve the quality of classroom teaching, support libraries and museums and create opportunities for lifelong learning for all Texans. For more information about Humanities Texas, visit www.humanitiestexas.org.
Friends of the Frio Membership Drive and Trash Bash Our little slice of the Frio River is one of the most unspoiled areas in Texas which attracts many to its banks every year. As this natural beauty is fragile, all should take responsibility for the balance between recreation and conservation. Friends of the Frio, Inc. was founded as a non-profit, educational organization dedicated to protecting and conserving the beauty, cleanliness, natural resources and integrity of the upper Frio River and its tributaries. A few of our endeavors include: • The Annual Frio River Cleanup and Trash Bash. This year the 29th annual event will be held Saturday, September
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8, 2018. All are invited to participate in this fun and ecological event. The “Up to You” River Litterbag Campaign is widespread throughout the Frio River and Nueces River areas. FOF provides yellow litterbags at no cost to local outfitters, camps and lodges along the Frio River for individuals to contain trash while enjoying their time at our beautiful river. Educational and Scholarship Programs inspire future river stewards as well as encourage awareness and appreciation of the uniqueness of the Frio
River area. By becoming a member of the Friends of the Frio, you assist the effort to protect and maintain a natural environment, as well as fund educational efforts to further awareness. All members are encouraged, but not required, to attend meetings and assist with any events. Membership forms can be found and downloaded at www.recrd.org. If you want further information or want an informative brochure about the Friends of the Frio, Inc., contact the RealEdwards Conservation & Reclamation District office at 830-232-5733. Our office is located at 234 S. Evergreen Road in Leakey.
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SWTJC OFFERS NEW OPPORTUNITIES IN ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM by Ismael Martinez
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INDEX Legals/Jail Register ... . Page 3Community News ......... Page 4-6 Feature Story ................ Page 7 Community Events.........Page 8-9 Obituaries ...................... Page 10 Classifieds ..................... Page 14
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Uvalde, TX, August 3, 2018 – The SWTJC Administrative Information Technology one-year certificate has been revised to provide students the opportunity to train and test for the following five business office-related certifications, all during the first year of the program. The certifications include Microsoft
Office Specialist in Word 2016, Excel 2016, Access 2016, Outlook 2016, and Quickbooks Certified User. Acquiring these certifications give students an increased focus on skills that will provide a maximum opportunity to successfully gain employment in the business world while being effective and efficient in
their chosen occupation. Additionally, to facilitate individuals who are currently employed, a hybrid blocked evening, and online program is available. Students will need to attend classes on Tuesday and Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 8:50 p.m. to complete the oneyear certificate program. Classes are
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available in Del Rio, Eagle Pass, and Uvalde. Individuals interested in this certificate can contact Bonny Herndon, SWTJC Administrative Information Technology Instructor at 830-591-7237 or beherndon@swtjc.edu. Registration for fall classes is going on now. Classes begin Aug. 27.