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APRIL is Child Abuse Prevention Month ............................ Page 6

REAL COUNTY CITY CLEANUP ............................ Page 3

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REAL COUNTY MOURNS LOSS OF SHERIFF BRUCE CARR

by Julie Becker

Real County citizens suffered a great loss this week with the passing of Real County Sheriff Bruce Carr. Carr was appointed to fill the unexpired term of former sheriff James Brice and went on to win the election for a full term as Real County Sheriff. Carr was sworn into the position this past January and fell ill shortly after. Reports indicate he succumb to cancer.

Carr was very respected in Real County as he was a man of his word. He worked diligently to enhance the staff of the Sheriff’s office and obtained several grants to allowed purchase of much needed equipment. Real County Judge Garry Merritt held a moment of silence for Sheriff Carr prior to Monday’s Commissioner’s Court. Merritt said the County would miss Carr.

Real County Commissioners agreed.

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Carr held a forty year career as a law enforcement officer prior to coming to Real County. He worked for the Harris County Sheriff’s Office for many years and held several positions of distinction. He was a veteran of the U.S. Military.

Carr will be buried with Masonic and Military honors in Leakey on Thursday. His full obituary is on page 10.

Sheriff Carr was a friend to many in Real County and will be remembered and loved for his pride, determination and respect that he drew from all who truly got to know him. I am going to be selfish now and say that he was there for me when I needed him the most and I feel cheated not to have that anymore. I send prayers to his family, especially Lana. He was a lawman. And he will be missed.

LEAKEY CITY LEADERS VOTE TO LOWER SPEED LIMIT

by Julie Becker

At Monday nights Leakey City Council meeting, Council members approved agenda item regarding the Speed Limit inside the City Limits. Council member Roel Gonzalez stated the more foot traffic the new sidewalks bring to Leakey the more we need slower speed limits throughout town. Discussion regarding the current speed limits and what would now be appropriate for the city led to a motion from Gonzalez and a second from council member Frankie DeLeon to lower the speed limits to a maximum of 30 miles per hour inside the city limits. There was discussion regarding city street speed limits which currently is 25 miles per hour. City secretary DeeDee Wally stated “TxDOT will not do a survey to change the speed limit on US Hwy 83 and RR 337 until the construction is complete, but I have been in contact with the representative in Austin and she required this agenda item to proceed once the construction is complete.” The motion passed unanimously.

In other business, Council members voted to approve a forthcoming letter of engagement from Uvalde attorney,

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REAL COUNTY COURT RESULTS

April 12, 2017

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Cascarones Made Last Thursday, April 6, and again this past Monday, April 10, the students in the Sabinal Student Council, under the direction of Librarian Monica De Leon, were busy making cascarones in the high school library. On Thursday, the teens spent their time after school dying egg shells, all 246 of them, with some students having really funny colored fingers as a result. Marlowe Story told me that she didn’t care. It was fun. On Monday, it was time to cut circles out of tissue paper, fill the egg shells with confetti, and glue tissue paper over the holes. Some of the students had never made them before, and they thought it was a fun project to do. The members of the Student Council are Michaela Braden, Mauricio Contreras III, Ariel Jimenez, Krystal Kneip, Brian Musquiz, Emily Ramos, Jaylen Rodriguez, Celeste Salazar, Marlowe Story, and

Tatum Story. Upon completion, the students quickly cleaned up the mess.

I was there and explained to the students that cascara means egg shell in Spanish. I also gave the students a little history lesson on the cascarones and how they came from Asia to Europe, and then to Mexico via Emperor Maximilian and his wife, Carlotta, and then followed across the border to the United States. It is San Antonio that fully embraces cascarones, especially for Fiesta, thus the familiarity to our area.

Ms. De Leon then donated the completed cascarones, all twenty and a half dozen, to the Sabinal Senior Citizens Center. Jennifer Vickers, employee of the Center, then delivered the special gifts to the shut-ins along with their lunches during Holy Week. A note accompanied the confetti eggs, explaining who made them.

Charles Downing. Mayor Harry Schneemann said the city has conflicting schedules and issues of client conflict when asking the county attorney for legal advise on city matters. He said it would help a great deal to have a city attorney.

Schneemann told the council he received a call from TCEQ this week, they would like to bring plant managers from other Texas small communities to Leakey.

TCEQ told Schneemann the City of Leakey has one of the best run water departments for a town of its’ size in the State. Schneemann beamed with joy to relate this information to council members.

Council members also discussed the City Pride Sign which will be constructed to state specifications following completion of the road construction. There will be signs at the North and South ends of town along Hwy. 83.

City Council meetings are held the second Monday of each month at the City Hall located on 4th street in Leakey. Plan on attending the next one! Get Involved!

by Billie Franklin

l to r Michaela Braden, Mauricio Contreras III, Brian Musquiz, Student Council President Celeste Salazar, Emily Ramos, and Ariel Jimenez

Two Leakey ISD Students Participate in Lions District 2-A2 Youth Scholarship Contest

by Fred R. McNiel, Youth Scholarship Chairman

INDEX Legals/Jail Register ... . Page 3Community News ......... Page 4-7 Feature Story ............... Page 8-9 Obituaries ...................... Page 10 Classifieds ..................... Page 14

Today’s Weather

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Sofia Rodriguez

Sydney Jones

The Leakey Lions Club is pleased to announce that Sofia Rodriguez and Sydney Jones, both students at Leakey ISD, participated in the Lions International Youth Scholarship competition that was held in Kerrville this past Friday afternoon, April 7th! Sofia, daughter of Jesse and Leti Rodriguez, a senior, and soon to be valedictorian of her graduating class at Leakey ISD, placed first in the Outstanding Youth Contest and was awarded a $1,000 scholarship to the college or university of her choosing. Sofia has already been accepted to Texas A&M in College Station where she will study kinesiology this fall!

Sydney Jones, son of Terry and

Laura Jones, and a junior at Leakey ISD participated in the Diabetes Essay Contest. Sydney place second in this contest and was awarded a $500 college scholarship from Lions District 2-A2. Sydney wrote an excellent essay! Both Sydney and Sofia represented their families, school, and our community in an outstanding manner. The Lions Club is extremely proud of both of these young ladies and at a later date they will receive a monetary prize from Leakey Lions Club.

Leakey ISD art and English teacher, Joan McCarson asked her Honors English students to write diabetic essays. continued page 7

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JAIL REGISTER April 2 - April 8, 2017

NO ARRESTS Real County Law Officers Bruce Carr, Sheriff Steven Castro, Deputy Sheriff Mark Cox, Deputy Sheriff Teddy Douthit, Deputy Sheriff Nathan Johnson, Constable Corporal Jake Sanchez, DPS Highway Patrol DPS Trooper Robertson Clint Graham, TPWD Game Warden A/D - ARREST DATE A/O - ARRESTING OFFICER Disclaimer: All print and other visual media is for informational purposes only. This information is considered public information under the Freedom of Information Act and the Public Records Act. Any indication of an arrest is not intended to imply or infer that such individual has been convicted of a crime. All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The Real County library- Leakey is looking for a permanent volunteer every Friday morning from 9:30 - 1:00. Volunteering at the library is a wonderful way to meet new people while serving your community.

Duties include checking books in and out, re-shelving returns and helping patrons. The Friday position is especially important because the volunteer covers the library while the librarian hosts two school classes.

If you are looking for a little extra something in your routine, consider becoming a library volunteer! Please call the library if you are willing to fill the Friday position.

Real CAD is seeking Real County residents to serve on the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). Compensation provided. Please contact our office at 232-6248 or www.realcad .org for more info.

Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College will be closed Friday, April 14, 2017. Offices at all sites will reopen Mon., April 17, 2017 and classes will resume as scheduled.

The April 20 meeting of the Hill Country Preppers will again feature Dr. Javier Campos with part 2 of his presentation on Survival Medicine. His discussion will include Minor Injury Treatment. They meet at Buzzie’s BBQ, 213 Schreiner St. at 6:00 p.m. Come early for some award winning BBQ! Contact Steve Lehman at 830.739.5990 for more information.

NOTICE EFFECTIVE APRIL 14TH, 2017 LEAKEY AUTO, LEAKEY, TEXAS WILL NO LONGER HAVE VEHICLE INSPECTION SERVICES

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Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report April 2- April 8, 2017 04/02/2017 @ 453 responded to the First state Bank of Uvalde in Camp Wood for a burglary alarm 1554 responded to a residence on South Street in Camp Wood for a verbal disagreement 04/03/2017 @ 1150 responded to a residence on Ranch Road 336 north of Leakey for a residential burglary alarm 1802 responded to a residence on Cypress Drive south of Leakey for a verbal disagreement 04/04/2017 @ 1835 responded to US Highway 83 north of Leakey for loose livestock 04/05/2017 @ 1320 responded to the Bison Ranch west of Leakey for a burglary alarm 1400 responded to Ranch Road 337 east of Leakey for loose livestock 1809 responded to Ranch Road 337 east of Leakey for

suspicious activity 04/06/2017 @ 840 responded to a residence on West Sixth Street to unlock a vehicle 1320 responded to a residence on US Highway 83 south of Leakey for a report of trespassers 1846 responded to Ranch Road 1120 south of Leakey for suspicious activity 04/07/2017 @ 1015 responded to Ranch Road 337 west of Leakey for loose livestock 1032 responded to Ranch Road 337 east of Leakey for a motor vehicle accident 1441 responded to Ranch Road 337 east of Camp Wood for loose livestock 04/08/2017 @ 1705 responded to a residence on Ranch Road 337 west for a public assist

NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL ELECTION CITY OF LEAKEY To The Registered Voters of Leakey, Texas:

Notice is hereby given that the polling place listed below will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2017, for voting in a municipal election to elect three council members for full term (2 years).

LOCATION OF POLLING PLACE: CITY HALL – 148 W. FOURTH STREET Early voting by personal appearance will be conducted on the following dates and time: Monday – April 24 9am – 12am Tuesday – April 25 and Wednesday – April 26 7am – 7pm Thursday – April 27 8am – 5pm Friday – April 28 and Monday – May 1 9am – 12am Tuesday – May 2 8am – 5pm LOCATION OF EARLY VOTING: CITY HALL – 148 W. FOURTH STREET Applications for ballot by mail shall be mailed to: Dee Dee Wally P.O. Box 219 Leakey, Texas 78873 Applications for ballot by mail must be received no later than the close of business on April 25, 2017.

Issued this the 13th day of March 2017.

Harry L. Schneemann, Mayor, City of Leakey

REAL COUNTY COURT RESULTS March 20, 2017 Sharon Carol Bunk, Aka Sharon Corl Lesley, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Defenant filed Motion to Suppress, set for hearing on April 3, 2017 at 10a.m.; Anthony Brandon Smith, Assault Causing Bodily Injury, Defendant Pled Guilty, 12 months Deferred Adjudication, $1000 fee, $239 court costs, 20 hours community service, standing reporting terms, no contact with victim, 11 months to complete obligations; Samuel Joe Garcia, Criminal Trespass with Deadly Weapon, Reset to April 10, 2017; Steven Brian Ward, Criminal Trespass with Deadly Weapon, Reset to May 8, 2017; Steven Brian Ward, Hunt/Possess Exotic

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS City of Leakey Mayor: Harry Schneemann Secretary: Dee Dee Wally Office: 830-232-6757 Fax: 830-232-6775 Councilmen: Ken Auld • Roel Gonzalez• 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: Charles Story Secretary: Betty Jo Harris Office: 830-988-2218 Councilmembers: Ali Alejandro, Nancy Alvarado, Danny Dean, J. R. Flores, Mike Nuckles, and Andy Schaefer Sabinal Library 830-988-2911 Sabinal Municipal Judge: Anita Herndon 830-988-2630 Justice of the Peace Precinct #2 Bobby G. McIntosh,830- 988-2462 Real County County Judge, Garry Merritt 830-232-5304 Real County Attorney, Bobby Jack Rushing 830-232-6461 County/District Clerk, Jennifer Manchester 830-232-5202 Justice of the Peace Dianne Rogers: 830-232-6630 Justice of the Peace JD Martinez: 830-597-6149 Sheriff, Bruce Carr 830-232-5201 Real County Constable Nathan Johnson 830-232-5201 Tax Assessor-Collector Donna Brice: 830-232-6210 Treasurer, Mairi Gray 830-232-6627 Chief Appraiser Michael Mann 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:Raymon Ybarra 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

Animals, Reset to May 8, 2017; Tony Sanchez, Driving While Intoxicate, Defendant Pled Guilty to Class B DWI, sentenced to 6 months jail, probated for 12 month, $1250 fine, $474 court costs, standard reporting terms, complete DWI education course within 6 months, 11 months to complete obligations; Bynum Kyle Allen, Possession of Marijuana, Defendant Pled Guilty, 6 months Deferred Adjudication, $350 fee, $299 court costs, $40/month reporting fees, standard reporting terms, 5 months to complete obligations; Daniel Lewis Ferguson, Possession of Marijuana, Reset to April 10, 2017; Troy Jackson Swenson, Driving While

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License Invalid with Previous conviction, Reset to April 10, 2017; Jose Juan Lare, IV, Driving While Intoxicate 1st Offense, Reset to April 10, 2017; Edward Michael Dalton, Possession of Marijuana, Reset to April 10, 2017; Edward Michale Dalton, Driving While Intoxicated 1st Offense, Reset to April 10, 2017; Carolyn Sue Nelson, Driving While Intoxicated 1st Offense, Reset to April 10, 2017; Kristen Marie Evatt, Possession of Marijuana, Reset to April 10, 2017

Wagons, Ho! ON SALE

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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Masonic Lodge Hosts Easter Egg Hunt

by Bridget Preece

Leakey Chapter #18 Order of the Eastern Star and Leakey Masonic Lodge #622 hosted an Easter egg hunt at the Frio Canyon Park on April 9, 2017. Approximately 100 people attended the event.

The Easter Bunny must have been busy hiding over 1,000 Easter eggs for the children of the Frio Canyon. Easter baskets were also provided to the more than 50 children that showed up to hunt for eggs.

Bottles of water donated by the Hondo National Bank were also distributed.

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The Southwest Area Regional Transit District was recognized by the federal transit administration for excellence in program management for rural systems in Texas.

Gail Lyssy of the Federal Transit Administration Region Six presented SWART with their award on March 22 while at the 2017 Texas Transit Administration Spring Transit University in Lubbock. SWART was hailed for their grant’s management performance in Administration and Operations. SWART was also recognized for providing over 140,000 oneway trips in the Middle Rio Grande region of Texas while traveling over 1.4 million miles annually.

The rural transit district was also recognized for a long history of providing service to

rural communities in the Southwest Texas area since 198, first as Southwest Transit and then as SWART. “This is such a grand honor for SWART and a testament to the staff who work hard and selflessly to insure that we provide the best possible service and never wavering from the goal to strive to improve daily. I also want to recognize our board of directors and our regional planning stakeholders’ committee. Without their support and leadership, we could not have reached this point after just 4 1⁄2 years as a stand alone system. What a great validation from our federal funding source. We are blessed beyond measure,” states SWART general Manager, Sarah Hidalgo-Cook.

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NCHS District 31-A Tennis Results Tennis season came to an end for the Nueces Canyon High School team at the District 31-A Tournament held at the Uvalde Tennis Complex on April 3rd and 4th.

In Boys Singles, Eli Ludlow lost his opening match to the player from Knippa and entered the consolation bracket where he defeated a D’Hanis player and then lost in

the consolation finals to Leakey.

In Girls Singles, Amanda White lost to Knippa in the first round and also entered the consolation round where she defeated a Utopia player and then lost to Knippa in the consolation finals. Grace Burleson drew a bye in her first round and then lost to Leakey in the semi-finals and wound up capturing 3rd place in the division by

By Coach David Kring

defeating D’Hanis.

Girls Doubles saw Harleigh Patterson and Myah Rodriguez lose their opening match to Utopia and then lose to D’Hanis in consolation. In JV Mixed Doubles, the team of Helen Perez and Kyle Floyd lost their first match to Utopia and lost their second match to D’Hanis.

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Junior High Girls Track District There was no “April Fooling” on Saturday, April 1st when the Nueces Canyon Junior High girls track team ended an extremely successful spring track season by scoring 206 points and winning the district championship. The girls also brought home team champion plaques from the Rocksprings and La Pryor track meets, as well as, their home town meet in Nueces Canyon earlier in the season. The team this year was comprised of fourteen dedicated and hardworking girls. Eighth graders on the team were Cadence Balderas, Zoe Carnes, Paige Elliott, Kaiya Germany, Nacole Hale, Skylar Harris, Layne Hicks, and Maddie Williams. Seventh graders competing on the team were Michaela Brown, Brenlee Fox, Jayci Karnes, Kaydie Light, and

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Junior High Boys Track District Nueces Canyon CISD hosted the District 31-1A Junior High Track Meet on April 1st. The NCJH boys track team finished 4th place with 86.4 points. This is great accomplishment with only 9 eligible boys.

They are to be commended for their efforts and should be extremely proud. They truly earned every single point that they received.

Results at the district meet were as follows:

By Boys AD Keith Hughes

· Hunter Sanders – 100M, 13th, 200M, 17th, 400M, 10th · Kambryn Deleon – 200m, 11th, 400R, 5th, 800R, 4th, L J 13th · Ralph Ramos – 100M, 16th, 1600M, 6th, Discus 13th · Ryan Rodriguez – 100M, 15th, 200M, 16th, 400R, 5th, Discus 11th · Santos Flores – 400M, 1st, 800M, 2nd, 1600R, 3rd

· Fabian Hernandez – 800M, 3rd, 800R, 4th, 1600R, 3rd · Zavey Paz – 1600M, 2nd, 1600R, 3rd, Pole V 1st · Edmund Winston – 110H, 5th, 400R, 5th, 800R, 4th, Discus 3rd · Andres Carabajal – 400R, 5th, 800R, 4th, 1600R, 3rd, L J 7th, H J 4th

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By: Kathy Hicks, High School Uil Academic Coordinator

Gabriella Irwin earned 1st place advancing her to the State Uil Competition in Austin in May. Nataliah Deleon earned 2nd place which also advances her to the State Uil Competition in May. Nicole Delarosa did a wonderful job representing Nueces Canyon in Persuasive Speaking, earning 4th place, Alternate to State.

Up next was the NC Journalism team consisting of: Tyanna Schexnider, Nick Delarosa, Caitlin Boatright, Camille Harris and Zenaida Galindo. Once again, Nick Delarosa’s name was entered on the leader board by earning 4th place, Alternate to State in News Writing. The Social Studies team consisting of: Caitlin Boatright,

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Nueces Canyon High School Academic Team Competes at the Regional Contest On Friday, April 7th the Regional Qualifiers from the Nueces Canyon Uil Academic Team competed in the Region IV, Conference A Academic Meet on the campus of Blinn College in Brenham, Texas. The first competition of the day was Current Issues and Events consisting of Nick Delarosa, Jordan Phillips and Micah Vernor. Nick Delarosa led the team by earning 5th place.

Poetry Interpretation was next with Shelby Pannell giving a great performance earning 3rd place in her prelims flight completing her poetry competition for the day. Prose Interpretation was next in the order of things with Gabriella Irwin and Nataliah Deleon giving outstanding performances!

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Nueces Canyon One Act Play is Alternate to STATE! On Saturday, April 8th the Nueces Canyon One Act Play Company performed “Sylvia” by A. R. Gurney at the Region IV, Conference A University Interscholastic League One Act Play Competition. The event was held in the Dr. W. W. O’Donnell Performing Arts Center on the campus of Blinn College in Brenham, Texas. Six schools from Region IV were represented in the contest: Nueces Canyon, D’Hanis, McMullen County, Abbott, Martinsville, and Trinidad. Nueces Canyon was the fourth play to perform that day.

After a long day of theatre, the much awaited awards ceremony started. Caitlin Boatright earned Honorable Mention All Star Cast and Gabriella Irwin earned Best Actress. Nueces Canyon High School was announced as Alternate to State!

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Nick Delarosa, Kyle Floyd and Micah Vernor did an outstanding job by earning 2nd place team and Nick Delarosa placed 4th, Alternate to State as an individual. The Literary Criticism team, Zenaida Galindo, Shelby Pannell and Amanda White worked hard and finished out the academic day.

It was another great day to be a Panther!!

Congratulations to the Nueces Canyon Uil Academic Team for all their accomplishments and hard work this academic year.

Good luck and safe travels to Gabriella Irwin and Nataliah Deleon as they prepare and travel to the State Uil Academic Meet in Austin on May 22nd!

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L to R:Back Row: Jordan Phillips, Shelby Pannell, Nicholas DeLaRosa, Kyle Floyd, Caitlyn Boatright, Nichole DeLaRosa Front Row: Zenaida Galindo, Tyanna Schexnider, Gabriella Irwin, Nataliah DeLeon, Micah Vernor, Camille Harris, Leila Mosqueda, not shown, Amanda White,

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Wednesday, April 12, 2017

SABINAL HAPPENINGS

Community Meeting

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Tomorrow evening at 6:30 p.m., there will be a town meeting at the Sabinal Senior Citizens Building, located at 201 West Rheiner Avenue. The presentation will be on information about a grant received and how the funds will be used which notify weather in a more timely fashion. It is open to the public and you are encouraged to attend.

Each Tuesday and Friday at 8:30 a.m. exercise classes are held in the fellowship hall. There is no charge for the classes, just bring an exercise mat.

This Friday is Good Friday and traditionally, the Methodist Church is hosting the community wide Good Friday Service at 7 p.m.

Used to fund missions ourtreach, the Sabinal Methodist Ladies is having their annual caladium sales now. The bulbs are 75 cents each and come in white, pink, and red. You can purchase mixed bulbs also.

Contact person is Betty Mathis.

Confirmation Sunday has been set for April 23.

Vacation Bible School is set for June 26 through 30.

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Easter Egg Hunt

On Saturday, there will be an Easter Egg Hunt for toddlers through third grade at Veterans Memorial Live Oak Park. The fun begins at 2 p.m. Cookies and punch will be served following the search.

Chamber of Commerce

The Sabinal Chamber of Commerce met at Rustic Charm for their monthly meeting. Options are under consideration for the Chamber web page. All regularly scheduled events were discussed. Cypress Day was a big topic since it will soon be here, June 17. It was decided to have the Sip and Shop on December 2. The date for Mardi Gras 2018 was set at February 10.

Central Christian

This past Sunday, the Reverend Jim Fox delivered his first message to the congregation. The topic was transition, and covered both the pastor’s viewpoint as well as the congregation’s. He will be ready for the Easter “Sonrise” Service On Sunday, at 7 a.m., the community “Sonrise” Service will be held in the sanctuary. Following the service, breakfast will be served. Then you are free to go to the church of your choice.

First Baptist

by Billie Franklin

Rev. Jim Fox Volunteers are already preparing the material needed for Vacation Bible School.

They meet each Tuesday to prepare for VBS with the theme of “Galactic Starvadors”. The children will learn about Creation. VBS has been set for June 12 through 16 from 5:30 to 8:15 p.m.

Newcomers to Sabinal, Walter and Jean Wilman are fitting into the life of the church. Jean is playing the hymns for the congregation now. She confided in me that she practices on the upcoming hymns during the week.

Tomorrow evening at 7 p.m., the community Maundy Thursday service will be held at First Baptist. Join in the last days of Christ as we share the message of Eastertide.

On April 23, the church will hold their Contemporary Service. Band “Foster” will be leading the music.

On April 30, testimonies will be given, the Lord’s Supper shared, and a fellowship meal will follow the service.

St. Patrick’s Catholic

Second collection on Good Friday, April 14, is for the Shrines of the Holy Land.

Second collection on Easter Sunday, April 16, is for the Rice Bowl.

A festival is in the works for Sunday, May 7, and raffle drawings will take place throughout the festivities. It begins at 10: 30 a.m. and will include games, a cake walk, and hamburgers.

Holy Week services for Holy Thursday are at Knippa at 5:30 p.m. Confessions and at 6 p.m. Mass. At Sabinal at 8 p.m.

Confessions and at 8:30 Mass followed

by Adoration until midnight. For Good Friday, all services are at St. Patrick’s. At noon is the Stations of the Cross, at 2: 45 p.m. is the Divine Mercy Chaplet, at 3 p.m. the Seven Last Words of Christ, at 5 p.m. Confessions, at 6 p.m. the Sorrowful Rosary followed by the Lord’s Passion at 7 p.m. On Holy Saturday at Knippa at 7: 30 p.m. is the Easter Vigil and at Sabinal at 9:30 p.m. is the Easter Vigil. On Easter Sunday, at Vanderpool is a 9 a.m. Mass and at St. Patrick’s is the 11 a.m. Mass.

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Mayor Charles Story called the Regular Meeting of the Sabinal City council to order at 7:08 p.m. on March 13, 2017 with the following aldermen , staff and visitors present: Mike Nuckles, Andy Schaefer, Nancy Alvarado, Ali Alejandro, Luis Martinez, Cano Esquivel, Sean T. Kay, Anita Herndon, Ramon Lopez, Lupe De Leon, Michael Bruck and Louis A. Landeros, Jr. Javier Flores and Danny Dean were absent.

Mayor Story led the invocation and the pledge to the United States flag. Mayor Story welcomed those present and apologized for starting a little late.

On a motion by Alvarado and second by Schaefer, all four voted to approve the accounts payable as presented.

On a motion by Nuckles and second by Alvarado, all four voted to approve the minutes of the February 27, 2017 meeting.

No citizens signed up to speak.

The council looked at two bids received for the concrete pad at the recycling building.

Mayor Story stated that Danny Dean would be joining the meeting at 7:30 p.m. and he also had a bid for the concrete work. Story then decided to come back to this item later in the meeting.

Department reports were given. Judge Herndon reported the court handled 37 cases last month and had collected $10,027.39. She also stated that at her conference, instructors reported that collections were down state wide. Police reported they had handled 57 calls. Luis Martinez gave the public works report.

Story said Betty Harris was on vacation. If the council had any question on anything; Schaefer asked if the council could receive an itemized break-down of the credit card useage at C & W Fuels. Story stated council would receive those starting in April.

Reinstallation of the fire department antennas on the water tower was addressed.

Schaefer said he had received a bid from Industrial Communications in the amount of $6,738.44. This bid was $2,100.00 less than others received. Schaefer also said he wasn’t sure if the work was guaranteed and he didn’t know if antenna calibration was also included. On a motion by Alvarado and second by Nuckles, all four voted to get this information and address this item at the March 27th meeting. Danny Dean joined the meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Uvalde County Appraisal District had billed the city for $804.33 For our part of the legal fees that the appraisal district had during their lawsuit with a taxpayer. No representative or further information was before the council. On a motion by Dean and second

by Schaefer, all five voted to not pay the $804.33.

Mayor Story then readdressed item number six on the agenda of awarding a bid for a concrete slab to be installed at the recycling building. After discussion on the three bids received, Schaefer made a motion, seconded by Nuckles to award the project to Domingo Garza at $5.00 a square foot labor and material with 3,500 psi concrete to be used. All five voted for.

Michael Bruck of Advanced Water Well Technologies gave a lengthy presentation on the conditions and capabilities of the city’s water wells and of lift station one and two. He answered questions and gave cost estimates. Story said that TCEQ had recommended we get generators on lift stations one and two as soon as possible. On a motion by Dean and second by Schaefer to have advanced water technologies install generators and switch boards at lift stations one and two, costing $48,000.00 And also if funding is available to have Advanced Water Technologies to inspect all city water services twice in the next twelve months at a cost of $8,125.00 Per inspection. All five voted for.

Council convened into closed session at 8:45 p.m. To consider applicants for public works director and consider hiring public works hourly employee.

Story reconvened the council into open session at 9:27 p.m. No action was taken in closed session. On a motion by Alvarado and second by Schaefer to continue to advertise for a public works director, all five voted for.

On a motion by Alvarado and second by Nuckles to have Luis Martinez to interview Andrew Alejandro and Marcos de Jesus for possible employment. Dean, Alvarado, Nuckles and Schaefer voted for. Alejandro abstained. Motion carried.

On a motion by Alvarado and second by Schaefer, all voted to adjourn at 9:40 p.m.

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Neglect often occurs when there is a noticeable sign of malnourishment, lack of personal cleanliness, stealing or begging for food. Other signs are the child has torn or dirty clothing, child left unattended for long periods of time. Absence of dental care, glasses or medical attention.

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area, pregnancy in a young girl, difficulty sitting or walking, fear of being alone with certain adults, sexual comments or behaviors. Knowledge of sexual relations beyond what would be expected for the age of the child, as well as sexual victimization of other children.

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Two Leakey ISD Students Participate in Lions District 2-A2 Youth Scholarship Contest continued from front page

Ten essays were written by the Junior Honors English Class. The essays were submitted to a committee to evaluate and select the top essays. Sydney’s essay was selected by the committee as the top essay. Ryan Lopez son of J J and Gretchen Lopez, and Jolee Cave daughter of Todd and Blythe Cave, both wrote excellent essays and placed second and third respectively in the local competition.

My wife and I accompanied these students to the competition in Kerrville that was held in conjunction with the annual Lions Club District 2-A2 Convention.

District 2-A2 is comprised of more than

forty Lions Clubs located in 21 counties in South Texas. We departed Leakey promptly at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 7th, and after eating lunch at the Fuddruckers in Kerrville we arrived at the Texas Lions Camp where the conference was being held. The competition began at 1:00 p.m. and was concluded by 4: 00 p.m. Students from all across South Texas were present for the competition. The winners of the scholarships were announced at a social that evening.

After the social was over we returned to Leakey and arrived home about 9:30 p.m.

The Leakey Lions Club is very proud of all of these young people and we want to

take this opportunity to thank all of the students for their hard work in preparing for the youth contests! We also want to congratulate the parents of these students for rearing such outstanding young people! A big thanks to Mrs. McCarson for working so diligently and helping these students prepare for the contest.

These students and their parents will be honored and recognized at a Leakey Lions Club social and meal that will be held later in May. Sofia will advance to the State Contest that will be held in May where she will be eligible to receive additional scholarship money! Pictured above are Sydney and Sofia.

Daughters of the American Revolution Trip to Fort Clark Springs

by Karen Collins

The Uvalde de las Encinas Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held their field trip at Fort Clark Springs, Brackettville, Tx. on April 8, 2017.

Mr. Russell Nowell, Ft. Clark Historical Society President, welcomed the 16 members and guests with a history of the Palisado Building, the oldest wooden structure on the property.

A tour in the fort wagon, driven by employee Mr. Kurt Partlow, began at the Palisado and a historical narrative was given by Mr. Phillip Coburn as the tour wound along the streets to the first stop,

Dickman Hall. Mr. Newell persevered in raising money and getting interested volunteers to refurbish the insides of the building. The lounge is open now, the restaurant will open later this year. A most magnificent building has been saved.

After ride through the 1800’s Colony Row, now homes to current members, the airfield was visited. Mr. Sam Lark explained the significance of the airfield and the second oldest hanger still in use in the USA. San Antonio has the oldest.

Glimpses of the 18 hole golf course could be seen as the tour proceeded to the

springs, Olympic size spring fed swimming pool and the start of Las Moras Creek, which meanders through Ft. Clark to the Rio Grande river.

The tour ended back at the Palisado for a delicious luncheon prepared by Mr. George Calk, Mrs. Patti Nowell and volunteers. After lunch DAR guests and members spent time at the Museum and Sutler’s store before returning home to Pearsall, Camp Wood, Uvalde, Del Rio and the Fort. Regent Lesley Jones was thanked for a great day and everyone left with happy faces.

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The weather cooperated nicely on Saturday, April 8th as sixteen Leakey Lions Club members assembled promptly at 8: 00 a.m. north of the long bridge over the West Prong of the Frio River to organize and pick-up all of the litter on a two mile stretch of US Hwy 83 North of Leakey. It was a beautiful spring morning and just the right temperature for this bi-annual outing! It took about an hour and a half to pick up and bag all of the trash on both sides of the highway! The Leakey Lions Club adopted this section of highway a number of years ago and at least twice a year the club very faithfully picks up all the accumulated litter that has been discarded by inconsiderate motorists!

Those Leakey Lions Club members who participated in this bi-annual effort included: John Patrick, Guinn Turner, Fred McNiel, AG Hood, J D Martinez, Deana and Jerry Hickman, David Webber, Rudy Gonzalez, Ed Mack, Johnny Jackson, Brad Mullen, Edgar (Punchy) Riley, Chip Rhodes, David McCafferty, and Hugh and Ellen Scott . Approximately twenty bags of trash were picked up for disposition in the land-fill! Lion AG Hood and Punch Riley patrolled the highway and collected the bags of trash as they were filled by the members of the club.

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teams of 4 workers each and each team covered one side of the highway for approximately one mile. Since we started on both ends of the two mile stretch, we met in the middle about 9:30 a.m. having completed the task at hand! The next scheduled trash pick-up will take place next fall. We are pleased to report that there was not as much litter to pick up as usual this spring and so we want to thank

area motorists for helping keep Leakey’s front yard beautiful!

Lion John Patrick and Lion Guinn Turner serve as the Adopt-a-Highway Chairmen and they did a great job of securing safety vests and trash bags to properly equip the workers. The Lions who participated in this effort took time for a photograph in front of the sign that designates the adopted stretch of highway.

Presentations made at Real County Commissioner’s Court

by Patti Berkstresser

At this months Real County Commissioner’s Court the presentation of a “Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Recycling Efforts in 2016 – 33.67 tons” by Rachel Hering of Cooperative Teamwork and Recycling Assistance (CTRA) to Keep It Real-ly Beautiful (KIRB) and Real County. CTRA is a non profit organization developed to provide support in recycling to rural communities and has been a resource to KIRB in its recycling efforts over the last couple of years. On April 10, 2017, the Real County Commissioners Court proclaimed April 13, 2017, Real County Public Library Leakey Day, in observation of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of Real County Public Library Leakey.

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Using the last four numbers of your library card and your phone number as the password you can log in to the Real County Public Library Leakey by searching for Leakey Library from any computer browser. Our site has news, information and links to other helpful sites.

On the right side of the page click on the catalog and browse our library collection including e-books and audio books as well as out of print books now available through Project Gutenburg and Librivox.

To download electronic books and audio books to a device such as a Kindle, Smart Phone, or other audio player click on the Overdrive link on the lower right of the catalog page.

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As you can see exploring Learning Express alone will provide information that can help you in your everyday life whether it be applying for a job, learning how to use PowerPoint, or brushing up your math skills for tax time. Next article we will explore the TexShare databases a bit more, but until then, feel free to browse them on your own.

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For the past 24 years, Dr. Crossland has been the owner and managing partner of Sunset Canyon Veterinary Clinic in Dripping Springs, Texas. Dr. Crossland received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Louisiana State University in 1990, and completed his internship at Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine.

Dr. Crossland grew up showing steers and heifers, and has a passion for working on show animals, including lamb tail docks, goat and steer dehorns, and pig medicine and surgery. He also enjoys small animal surgery and hoofstock, and comes to TCAH with many years of small and large animal experience.

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On April 8, 2017 volunteers throughout Texas removed litter from roadsides, city parks, school yards, neighborhoods, and waterways during the state’s single largest one-day cleanup event. Keep It Real-ly Beautiful (KIRB), the local affiliate of Keep Texas Beautiful, along with many other community organizations such as the Lions Club and Friends of Garner, participated by cleaning their respective adopted sections of HWY 83. Several individuals were seen filling the white “Don’t Mess with Texas” bags, placing them at TX DoT for pick up and removal. Removing trash from the roads and highways in the Frio Canyon keeps this roadway trash out of the Frio River, our most prized natural resource. KIRB sponsors ongoing programs to accomplish the organization mission of waste reduction (recycling), litter prevention, and beautification in Real County and we invite you visit our facebook page (Keep It Real-ly Beautiful) to learn how you can join and support our efforts.

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Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Hill Country Herald Page 9

EASTER IN AN EGG SHELL

Frio Canyon Real Estate, LLC Shawn Streib Gray, Broker 830-232-4500

by Elaine Padgett Carnegie

I will attend an Easter sunrise service this year and I have been thinking about how sometimes in our busy, modern day lifestyle… we forget…

So, for this Easter Holiday…here is a reminder!

Easter, in which, we celebrate Jesus Christ’s resurrection from the dead, is Christianity’s most important holiday. It doesn’t fall on a set date every year, as most holidays do. Instead, Christian churches in the West celebrate Easter on the first Sunday following the full moon after the vernal equinox on March 21.

To fully explain the story of Easter in this writing is impossible because of space so here is a brief recollection of the not so simple story of Easter… Jesus and his friends and followers were in Jerusalem preparing for the Passover celebrations. At the time, the chief priests and other Jewish officials were meeting to discuss ways of capturing Jesus quietly because they hated how popular he was with the people and thought he might take some of their power away, and also they did not believe Jesus’s claim that he was the Son of God. Judas Iscariot, one of Jesus’s twelve disciples, went to the chief priests, and asked, “How much will you pay me if I betray Jesus to you?” They gave him thirty silver coins. From then on, Judas watched for a chance to betray Jesus to them.

That evening as Jesus sat eating the Passover meal with his disciples, He broke the bread, blessed it and said, “Take this and eat it, for this is my body, which I am giving for you.” He then took the cup of wine and gave thanks and said, “Drink this, all of you. This is my blood which is poured out for you.” Then he said, “One of you will betray me.” The disciples asked each other who would do that. But Judas knew he was talking about him and slipped out as soon as he could.

Jesus was arrested, betrayed by Judas and taken to the court of the High Priest, to sentence someone to death, the Jewish leaders had to have the Roman Governor’s permission. So even thought it was now getting towards dawn (and against

Jewish law!) they took Jesus before the Roman governor, Pilate, who asked him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” Jesus replied, “Those are your words.” The priests and chief elders then began accusing him and still, Jesus did nothing to defend himself (much to the amazement of Pilate). The governor said, “Don’t you hear how they’re accusing you?”

But still, Jesus didn’t say anything!

Pilate didn’t know what to do with Jesus.

Because he didn’t think he had done anything wrong, he sent him to the Jewish King Herod. Herod was pleased that Jesus had been arrested and questioned him, but again, Jesus said nothing. He refused to defend himself. So Herod’s soldiers beat Jesus up. Then Herod sent Jesus back to Pilate as he didn’t know what to do with Jesus either!

It was the custom, at the time Passover, for the Roman governor to release one Jewish prisoner chosen by the ordinary people. “What do you want me to do with Jesus, who is called King of the Jews?” They answered back, let by the Priests, “Crucify him! Crucify him!”

Pilate asked them, “Why? What crime has he committed?” But, they shouted even louder, “CRUCIFY HIM!! CRUCIFY HIM!!”

Without cause Jesus was condemned, beaten, shamed and slandered… by His own people!

They nailed him to a cross where He became the sin of all until God’s face had been turned from Him. In this shedding of blameless blood, our debt to God was paid. As he hung there, Jesus prayed to God, “Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.”

Then Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “It is finished!” And he died. Early on Sunday morning, the disciples found that He had risen just as he said! Too often among the jelly beans and pretty baskets we forget the reason we celebrate at all! As I watch the sunrise this Easter morning I will remember and celebrate both His life and the reason for His death…

DATES AND TIMES OF LOCAL BLOOD DRIVES

230 US Hwy. 83 Leakey, Texas 78873

HOMES

Property 09: The finest home in the Concan Country Club is available! 3BA/2.5BA, oversized garage and HUGE patio. $575,000 REDUCED Property 11: 800’ RIVERFRONT! Paradise on the FRIO. 27+ acs. Cute 2BD/1BA cottage ++ NO RESTRICTIONS $699,000 REDUCED Property 18: 9.47 ac. Near Garner! 3BD/2BA + office and an 800 sq. ft. guest house! GORGEOUS views; hunting ok. $279,900 PENDING Property 19: 4BD/3BA home on 9+ ac. in THE RANCH in Concan! Unique & Special property w/river access! Ag. Valuation.. $599,000 Property 24:Cute 3/2 brick home in town. Easy walk to shops, restaurants, library and the Frio! Circle drive + carport. $129,500 Property 26: RIVERFRONT home on 2+ acres. Beautiful, hill country modern design. High end finishes & appliances. $539,000 Property 27: 4BD/3.5BA home w/gorgeous views. 621 Catclaw Mtn. Rd. in Concan. Rental OK. Frio river access! $575,000 Property 32: 470 Middle Rd. in Rio Frio is a beautiful 10 ac.tract with 2BD/2BA rock home + guest quarters. MUST SEE $299,000 PENDING Property 38: 1137 Skylane North in Uvalde! Beautiful 3BD/ 2BA under old oaks! Close to schools. Numerous updates. $224,000 Property 41: Nice 52 acre place with a spacious 2BD/2BA home located halfway between Uvalde & Camp Wood. $295,000 REDUCED Property 42: 337 River House. 1.68 acs. with 3BD/2.5BA main home + 1/1 Gst. House! River front and POOL! $425,000 HUGE REDUCTION! Property 48: EXCELLENT location! Next to House Pasture in Concan. 3BD/3BA + lg. bunk room. New POOL! It RENTS! $420,000 REDUCED Property 65: 306 Walter White Rd. 3BD/2BA log home on 1 ac.

Nice pool, great views. Rentals ok! $275,000 Property 78: 4BD/3BA home on nearly one ac. 179 Roy Chisum Rd. No restrictions! 500’ of private river access! $299,000

LOTS

Property 01 : 9.3 ac. Views, underground elec., city water and sensible restrictions. Borders a large ranch. Owner/Broker. $99,900 Property 08: Wooded residential lot in Canyon Oaks. Frio River access + hillside and valley views. Water & elec available. $56,000 Property 15: 1.18 acre lot in Rio Park Estates. Frio River access, unequipped well, adjacent lot (Prop 16) also available. $45,000 Property 16: 1.18 acre lot in Rio Park Estates. Frio River access, adjacent lot (Prop 15) also available. $40,000 Property 21: Shady & quiet lot in Old Town Uvalde @ 213 W. Mesquite. 60’x120’. $41,000 PENDING Property 33: 5.16 ac. lot near town. City water & elec. Gorgeous views for MILES, paved roads, security gate. $74,900 PENDING Property 35: 5.16 ac. Adjacent to Prop#33! Buy BOTH for a $10,000 discount ($69,900 each). See Old Baldy from here! $74,900 Property 37: 5 ac. @ 1186 N. Saddle Mtn. Rd. EXCEPTIONAL VIEWS! Has a water meter. $65,130 Property 43: 8+ acs. w/gorgeous oaks and great bldg. sites.

Electricity available. AG VALUATION = LOW taxes!! Shady Oaks Subdv. $77,045 Property 47: 1+/- ac. lot Mountain Valley in Concan. Close to

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ACREAGE

NEWProperty 07: 15 acres in Concan w/Hwy. 127 frontage.

Small hunter’s cabin. No utilities but elec. is close. $103,569 Property 10: 31.05 acres. Just off Hwy. 41 in far NW Real County. Fairview Ranch. Neat little hunting place! $99,360 Property 11: 800’ RIVERFRONT! Paradise on the FRIO. 27+ acs. Cute 2BD/1BA cottage ++ NO RESTRICTIONS $699,000 REDUCED Property 12: 5+ ac north of Leakey w/2400 sq. ft. metal bldg.

Hwy. frontage. Some elevation for great views. Ag. Exempt. $179,000 REDUCED Property 13: 67.4 acs. in Paint Creek Ranch. Teaming w/exotics, relatively flat, cabin w/elec. & rain harvest. NICE!! $185,000 Property 14: 30 acres. w/Hwy. 41 frontage in far NW Real County. Fairview Ranch. Neat little hunting place! Elec. avail. $105,000 PENDING Property 22: LIVE WATER ranch! 195 acs. w/both sides of Camp Wood Creek! 4BD/3.5BA home, 50x100 barn on slab.

Must see! $1.8M Property 25 : RR336 north of Leakey. 17+ acs. West prong of the Frio River on eastern boundary $222,000 Property 28: 10 AC of heavily treed hunting land. 9 mi. N of Leakey. Owners have access to park area w/spring fed pool! $35,000 Property 29 : 260 acs. +/- WILL DIVIDE Hwy. 337W frontage. Views for miles! $4250 per acre Property 30: 25 acs. at 350 Pvt. Rd. 3360 in Concan. Hunting ok. Generator powered well on property. Easy access. $109,000 PENDING Property 34: 71 ac. w/shipping container converted to a bunk room. Big views. Remote, no utilities. 4x4 needed. $190,000 PENDING Property 40: 17.6 acres w/Frio frontage! Close to Leakey.

Several building sites. Electricity nearby. $230,000 Property 46: Between Leakey & Camp Wood is 28+ ac. ready for hunting, camping and enjoying the views! Elec close. $98,000 REDUCED Property 51: 37.23 acres. w/Hwy. 41 frontage. Fairview Ranch.

Water well & electricity. Addtl. acreage available. $137,751 Property 60: 125 ac. west of Leakey on Hwy 337. Electricity on 2 sides. Frontage on highway and County Rd. $4,250 per acre Property 61: 20 acres. w/Hwy. 41 frontage in far NW Real County. Fairview Ranch. Neat little hunting place! Elec. avail. $70,000 Property 86: 26.69 acs. west of Leakey 6 miles. County Road frontage. Elec available. VIEWS! Rough to rolling terrain. $4,000 per acre

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Property 3-6: 1+ ac. Commercial lots Concan. Frontage on US HWY 83. All utilities available. MAKE OFFER!!! $139,000$149,000 Property 31: Riverfront home in the Frio Pecan Farm! In rental pool. Lots of amenities. $269,000 Property 36: Riverstone Vacation Cabins! 13.9 acres w/500’ of Frio river frontage. 5 cabins + main home. $775,000 REDUCED

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golf course, House Pasture, Frio. Rentals OK!!! $89,000 Property 52: 5+ ac West of Leakey. Fronts on John Buchanan Rd. Bldg. site faces east and is ready to go! $52,500 Property 55: 1 acre lot in Valley Vista w/AMAZING views!

Underground electric & water at site. $44,500 Property 81-83: 1-9 ac. lots in Concan. You have to see these lots. All utilities and VIEWS for miles. $39,500--$49,500-$55,500

Schreiner University, 2100 Memorial Blvd, Kerrville CCAC Ballroom 10am-5pm 4/13 Bandera High School, 474 Old San Antonio, Bandera 8:15am-3pm in the parking lot 4/14 The Ridge Marketplace, 13439 South RR783, Kerrville 10am-3pm in the parking lot 4/17 Salvation Army Kroc Community Center, 201 Holdsworth, Kerrville 8:30am-1:30pm in the parking lot Bandera Rehabilitation & Healthcare, 222 FM 1077, Bandera 10am-3pm in the parking lot Tivy High School, 3250 Loop 534, Kerrville 8am03pm in the Dance Studio Kendall County Courthouse, 201 E. San Antonio, Boerne 12:30pm-4:30pm in the parking lot Pedernales Electric Coop, Service Center, 302 Haley Rd, Johnson City 7:30am-9am in the parking lot Pedernales Electric Coop, Annex, 200 S. Ave F, Johnson City 11am-3pm in the parking lot Boerne Community Platelet drive at Wal-Mart, 1381 S. Main Street, Boerne 9am-2pm in the platelet mobile Boerne Community Platelet drive at Wal-Mart, 1381 S. Main Street, Boerne 9am-2pm in the platelet mobile City of Boerne, Get Fit drive, 402 East Blanco, Boerne 1pm-6pm in the City Hall parking lot Geneva School of Boerne, 113 Cascade Caverns Road, Boerne 9am-2pm in the parking lot LBJ High School & community, 505 N. Nugent, Johnson City 8am-3pm in the school gymnasium Boerne High School, 1 Greyhound Lane, Boerne 9:30am-3:15pm in the parking lot Belk Charity Day with Encore Radio, 200 Sidney Baker South, Kerrville 12:30pm-5:30pm in front of Belk All donors receive a t-shirt and a ticket to Charity Day HEB, 300 Main Street, Kerrville 10am-3pm in the parking lot HEB, 313 Sidney Baker South, Kerrville 10am-3pm in the parking lot

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The Nueces Canyon Church of Christ is sponsoring a Community Barbeque and everyone is welcome!

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Pasture Clearing and Fencing James Pasture Clearing & Fencing is now offering services in the area.

We are local and ready to meet your needs. We specialize in • cedar and pasture clearing We also offer post • new fencing or fencing repairs, driving that can drive up to 3in in diameter • construction clean up 10ft long fast and with• concrete and rock removal out having to dig holes • mowing, shredding and pour cement • trenching for pipe and cable and cover up

We offer fast and professional services For free estimates.

Please call Britt James at 830-275-9829

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Wednesday, April 12, 2017

O B I T U A R I E S Sheriff Bruce Carr

Joan Ernst

Robert Wesley Shipp

(May 2, 1956 - April 8, 2017)

(July 8, 1929 - April 9, 2017)

There is a new star in Heaven. Bruce Carr entered into eternal life on the evening of April 8th, 2017, in the arms of his loving wife Lana. He is greatly missed.

Bruce was a peacemaker, having been engaged in law enforcement his entire adult life. He served in the Army as a military police officer, then worked for the Harris County Sheriff’s Department for 33 years, serving first as a motorcycle patrol officer, graduating to detective status, eventually being assigned to the FBI task force on human trafficking. He retired and moved to Leakey only to again heed the call to serve, going to work as a deputy for the Real County Sheriff’s Department. His work ethic, credentials, and popularity with the people he served caused the Real County Commissioners to appoint Bruce to fill the unexpired term of Sheriff Brice when he retired, and Bruce was sworn in as Sheriff of Real County in January of 2015. The Bible says “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called Sons of God”.

Bruce lived a life of service to others. He was a doer. He believed that a person shouldn’t complain unless he was willing to step up and do something about it. Accordingly, he became a member of the American Legion Post #489, Leakey Masonic Lodge #622, Leakey United Methodist Church, the Frio Canyon Chamber of Commerce, and the Friends of the Library. He was the beloved Master of Leakey Lodge #622 at the date of his death. The Bible says “Blessed is that servant whose master returns and finds his servant doing his job”.

Bruce was a family man. He and Lana moved home to Leakey upon their retirement to be closer to her family, Hershel and Ginger Perkins.

The family has been well known and highly respected in this community for four generations, and Bruce enhanced the family image.

He loved the great outdoors, whether it was hunting hogs and coyotes on the ranch or a fishing trip to the lake. He and Lana liked nothing better than to travel together, and they enjoyed many an ocean cruise in the time that they had together.

Bruce was old school. He believed that a man’s word was his bond. He trusted everyone until he was given a reason not to, and he was a friend to everyone that wanted one. He stood straight and walked tall. He said what he meant, and he meant what he said. He was a highly respected man among men. He worked to make the world a better place, and he accomplished the task, leaving it better than when he found it. His demeanor could be intimidating to those who didn’t know him well, but the truth is, he was a softy with a heart of gold. He was the type of man that you would want your son to grow up to be like.

Saturday night, the Master returned, and found his servant doing his job as a peacemaker. Therefore, we know that the Master was well pleased and that Bruce is truly called a Son of God. Thank you Lord for men like Bruce Carr. Men that make their mark on the world, and leave it better than they found it. I would ask you not to grieve for Bruce, but rather to rejoice for his existence in his pain free paradise, and for the knowledge that as Christians, we will see him again. Look to the Heavens. You will see his star.

Bruce was preceded in death by his parents Jon and Helen Carr. He is survived by his stepmother, Mariella Carr, his wife Lana, daughter and son-in-law Tyler and Michelle Crow, daughter Ashley Wachel, inlaws Hershel and Ginger Perkins, grandchildren Amelia Wachel and Weston Crow, sisters and brothers-in-law Lyndy and Troy Spencer and Terry and Sam Bickel and their children.

Viewing will be held Wednesday, April 12, 2017, 1 to 7 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Chapel, with family present from 4 to 6 p.m.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, April 13, 2017, at Frio Canyon Baptist Church, Leakey, Texas. Burial will follow in the Leakey Floral Cemetery, with Masonic and Military Honors.

Pallbearers include Dub Suttle, Johnny Preece, Ralph Hammond, Steven Castro, Ricci Pendley, and Jim Wilson.

Honorary pallbearers include Ricky Collins, Ben Christian, and all of the Masons and Fellow Officers.

Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Leakey, Texas.

Joan Ernst, age 87, of Leakey, TX, passed away on April 9, 2017.

She was born on July 8, 1929 in Wabeno, WI, to parents and Dewey and Vera Anderson. She grew up in Mountain, WI, which was a small, close-knit Swedish town where she was related to most of the townsfolk.

She loved relating her childhood memories to family and friends.

Joan had a wonderfully distinguished career. She was always one to set goals, and then work as hard as necessary to achieve those goals. She obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from the Bellin Memorial Hospital School of Nursing certified as an Emergency Nurse. Afterwards, she obtained a Master’s Degree from C.W. Post College. She traveled extensively throughout the United States as the National President of the Emergency Department Nurses Association. She attended meetings at the Pentagon and White House to advocate for Emergency Room Nurses. She was the keynote speaker at the first International Emergency Meeting at Royal College in London, England. She also spoke at the National Emergency Department Nurses Association Scientific Assemblies, the Maryland Institute National Trauma Symposium, and the Northeastern Coronary Heart Disease Conference.

Other of her numerous leadership roles included acting as Co-chair of the Pulmonary Resuscitation Program for Nassau County, New York, the Chairperson of the Nassau-Suffolk Regional Emergency Preparedness Committee, Regional Director of the Emergency Department Nurses Association, Program Evaluator for the American Red Cross, Clinic Coordinator for the American Cancer Society, First Aid Station Coordinator for Nassau County Fire Service Academy, Training Coordinator and Board Liaison for National Emergency Medical Services, Board Member of the American Heart Association of New York State, and Education Chairman for the American Association Occupational Health Nurses. She was an instructor at Adelphi University, Nassau Community College, and the Long Island Emergency Nurse Program in the areas of Advanced Cardio Life Support, Advanced Emergency Medicine, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation, and Multi-Media First Aid. After retirement, she and her husband, Larry, moved to Leakey, TX, where she was actively involved in the Eastern Star and numerous other altruistic efforts in the community. She contributed greatly to the expansion of the St. Raymond Catholic Church, of which she was a devoted member. Joan was the driving force behind the building of the Real County Public Library. In 2011, Joan was named Leakey Citizen of the year by the Frio Canyon Chamber of Commerce. She held numerous fundraisers for the local school, city park, and civic groups. She was always active in improving the lives of those around her. She was most often the leader of the volunteer activities in which she was involved.

She is survived by her husband, Larry, to whom she was married for over 66 years. Larry and Joan shared many a happy memory together. She is also survived by sons Tom, Brad, and Doug Ernst, as well as daughter-in-law, Beth. She was blessed with six grandchildren, Ryan, Jessie, Sean, Heather, Emily, and Audie, and one great grandchild, Arden. She is survived by brothers Norman Anderson and Lynn Anderson. She is predeceased by her parents, sisters Alice Anderson, Doris Ellman, Mary Jane Popelka, and brother Vernon Anderson. She cherished her family, as they did her. She will always be remembered as the heart of the family, for whom her support and dedication never wavered.

Joan never backed away from a challenge and was an inspiration to those around her. She touched the lives of many people in her life. She always wanted to make a difference and she accomplished that goal with flying colors. She went above and beyond the call of duty, and did so with a smile on her face.

She will be interned in the Veterans Cemetery at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX. A memorial service will be held at St. Raymond Catholic Church in Leakey, TX, with the times and date to be set in the near future.

St. Raymond Catholic Church 2nd and Mountain St. P O Box 989 Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.5852 Mass: 5:30pm Saturday 6:00 pm 1st and 3rd Wednesdays Parish Priest Fr. Adrian Adamik Rectory: 830.683.2165 St. Mary Catholic Church Hwy 187 Vanderpool, TX Mass: 9:00am Sunday Contact:830.966.6268

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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

Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church 401 N Hwy 377 P O Box 877 Rocksprings, TX 78880 830.683.2165 Mass: 9:00am Sunday

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

Reál County Church 121 Oak Hill Ste. 4 Leakey, Texas Sunday School: 10:00am Worship: 11:00am

Living Waters Church Hwy 1050 Utopia, TX 830.966.2426 Sunday School: 9:30 am Worship: 10:30 am

St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church Camp Wood, TX Mass: 11:30am Sunday

Wednesday: 7:00pm Youth Alive: Saturday 7:00pm Youth Pastor James Jones Pastor Dr. Robert Richarz

830.232.6933 Sunday School: 10:00am Come and Worship: 10:45am Evening: 6:00pm Wednesday: 7:00pm

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

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

New Fellowship Church Hwy 337 & Camino Alto Leakey, TX 830.232.4287 Sunday School: 9:45am Pastor: Greg Mutchler Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Worship 10:45 a.m.

Evening 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Service and Youth 6:30 p.m.

Leakey Church of Christ One Block N of Courthouse Leakey, TX 78873

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: Rev. Walter Prescher Adult Sunday School: 9:30 am Worship: 11:00 am Children’s Church: 11:10 am Wednesday: 5:30 pm,

Youth Group, Grades 7-12 Mt. Home Divide Chapel Hwy. 41 (near YO gate) 121 Divide School Rd. 640-3307 2nd Sun: 2:30 p.m.

Wed.: 11a.m. Bible Study

Reagan Wells Baptist Church 8415 Ranch Road 1051 830-232-5504 Pastor: Mark Moore Sunday School: 9:45 am Sunday Services: 10:50 am & 6:00 pm Wednesday Service: 7:00 pm

(May 8, 1946 - April 6, 2017) Robert Wesley Shipp, age 70, was called home on Thursday, April 6, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born in Ingleside, Texas on May 8, 1946 to his parents, Cecil and Nina Shipp. He was a devoted husband married to his beloved wife, Maria, for 26 years. He was a loving brother, father and grandfather who

loved hunting, fishing and NAS car.

Robert is proceeded in death by his parents, Cecil Shipp Sr. and Nina Shipp; father in law, Angel Hinojosa; and brother in law, Bob Sutton.

He is survived by his wife, Maria I. Shipp of Alice; brother, Johnny (Nona) Shipp of Rockport, Texas, David (Sandra) Shipp of Portland, Texas, Bud Shipp of Ingleside, Texas; sisters, Linda Coleman of Floresville, Texas, Mary Sutton of Liberty, Texas, and Barbara Smith; sons, Robert (Melissa) Shipp Jr. of Aransas Pass, Texas, Larry Gonzalez of Alice, Texas; daughter, JoJo Gonzalez of Alice, Texas; 12 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces.

The family received friends on Sunday, April 9, 2017, from 4 to 9 p.m. at Treviño Funeral Home, 120 E. Front St.; with a Holy Rosary recited at 6 p.m. Rites of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 10, 2017, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Alice. Interment followed at Alice Cemetery. Condolences may be left at www.trevinofuneralh ome.net.

The Following Donations have been made to the Real County Junior Horse Club

In Loving Memory of Steven Craig Bishop by: Lila O. Pecht

The Following Donations have been made to the Frio Canyon EMS: In Loving Memory of: Flo Breshears Given by: Cathy Reich In Loving Memory of: Hugh Buchanan Given by: Beth Buchanan In Loving Memory of: Florence May Breshears Given by: Ken & Kati Trawick In Loving Memory of: Otela Patterson Given by: Bailey & Kay Anderson

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Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Hill Country Herald Page 11

SAN BERNADINO CA—Two adults and a child have been killed in a shooting in a classroom of a primary school in San Bernardino, California, police say. The suspect shot and killed his estranged wife, a teacher, and wounded two children who were behind her, one of whom died of his wounds. He then turned the gun on himself, police said. Police chief Jarrod Burguan described the incident as a suspected “murdersuicide” attempt. The shooting happened at 10:30 local time at North Park Elementary School in San Bernardino county, 60 miles (96km) east of Los Angeles on April 10,2017.

WASHINGTON -- President Trump on the third day of his presidency said, “It’s a team.

It’s a great team. It’s a team that gets along,” referring to his advisers. Now, nearly three months in, that team is showing signs of decay. On Friday, chief of staff Reince Preibus ordered a faceto-face truce between Steve Bannon and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner -- both senior advisers to Mr. Trump and leaders of warring White House factions. Reince Priebus tried to broker peace between Steve Bannon and Jared Kushner saying, “Our battles and our policy differences need to be behind closed doors,” White House press secretary Sean Spicer said.

“We need to focus and ultimately all come out committed to advancing the president’s agenda.”

FRANCE—A camp housing 1,500 migrants in northern France has been destroyed in a fire that officials said began during a fight between Afghans and Kurds. At least 10 people were injured when the fire tore through closely-packed huts at the Grande-Synthe camp, near the port of Dunkirk. Last month officials said the camp would be dismantled because of unrest. The French north coast has been a magnet for migrants trying to reach Britain. “There is nothing left but a heap of ashes,” said Michel Lalande, prefect of France’s Nord region.

SYRIA— U.S. Senator John McCain accused Russia on Monday of having cooperated with Syrian government forces in a chemical weapons attack that has killed more than 80 people, including more than a dozen children. The Republican senator said at a press conference in Belgrade that he believes “the Russians knew about chemical weapons because they were operating exactly from the same base.” He said the U.S. launched cruise missile strikes last week against the Syrian base “in a response of a chemical attack.” “I hope that this behavior by Syria, in what clearly is cooperation with Russia and Syria together, will never happen again,” he said. McCain said the U.S. should take out Syria’s air force as part of stopping Syrian President Bashar Assad from repeating such attacks in the future.

BAYTOWN—A man who fatally shot a Houston-area deputy constable outside a county courthouse last week killed himself the next day, police said Monday. William Kenny, 64, was the man who shot Harris County Precinct 3 Assistant Chief Deputy Clinton Greenwood on April 3 moments after Greenwood arrived for work, Baytown police Lt. Steve Dorris said at a

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news conference. The attack prompted a massive manhunt. Dorris said investigators identified Kenny as the gunman late Sunday and had been searching for him Monday when they discovered he already was dead. Authorities determined he shot himself on April 4 outside Houston’s Ben Taub Hospital, where the Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office took jurisdiction of his body. The gun used to shoot Greenwood was the same one Kenny used to kill himself, Dorris said.

NORTH KOREA—The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson strike group is heading to the Sea of Japan amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and North Korea and following multiple missile tests conducted by the regime this year. The Navy said the strike group “will operate in the Western Pacific rather than executing previously planned port visits to Australia.” Why sail to the Sea of Japan now? Tensions remain high on the Korean peninsula as North Korea has conducted four missile launches this year. U.S. officials have said it appears another North Korean underground nuclear test could occur at any time. And U.S. officials have speculated the timing of a nuclear test or additional missile tests could be tied to the upcoming April 15 birthday of Kim il Sung, North Korea’s founder.

Deploying the strike group is a show of American military force during a critical time in North Korea’s missile and nuclear development.

ALABAMA— Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley has resigned following allegations that he used state resources to cover up an affair he was having with one of his top aides. Bentley, 74, was booked into a Montgomery County Jail Monday on charges of failing to file a major contribution report and knowingly converting campaign contributions to personal use. When asked if he was guilty at the Montgomery County Courthouse, Bentley responded, “Yes, sir.” Bentley signed a

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NIGERIA—The Trump administration will move forward with the sale of high-tech aircraft to Nigeria for its campaign against Boko Haram Islamic extremists despite concerns over abuses committed by the African nation’s security forces, according to U.S. officials. Congress is expected to receive formal notification within weeks, setting in motion a deal with Nigeria that the Obama administration had planned to approve at the very end of Barack Obama’s presidency. The arrangement will call for Nigeria to purchase up to 12 Embraer A-29 Super Tucano aircraft with sophisticated targeting gear for nearly $600 million, one of the officials said. The officials were not authorized to discuss the terms of the sale publicly and requested anonymity to speak about internal diplomatic conversations. Though President Donald Trump has made clear his intention to approve the sale of the aircraft, the National Security Council is still working on the issue. Military sales to several other countries are also expected to be approved but are caught up in an ongoing White House review.

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EGYPT—Egypt’s president called for a three-month state of emergency Sunday after at least 44 people were killed and more than 100 more were injured in two Palm Sunday suicide attacks at Coptic Christian churches, each carried out by the ISIS terror group. Sunday’s first blast happened at St. George Church in the Nile Delta town of Tanta, where at least 27 people were killed and 78 others wounded, officials said. Television footage showed the inside of the church, where a large number of people gathered around what appeared to be lifeless, bloody bodies covered with papers.

STOCKHOLM – The Stockholm truck attack suspect from Uzbekistan was a rejected asylum-seeker who eluded authorities’ attempts to deport him by giving police a wrong address, Swedish police said Sunday while announcing the arrest of a second suspect. As of Sunday, 10 of the 15 people wounded in the truck attack remained hospitalized, including one child. Stockholm county spokesman Patrik Soderberg said four of the 10 were considered “seriously” injured and the remaining six, including the child, were slightly injured. Sweden will “never go back to the days of mass immigration” after it emerged the Stockholm attacker was a failed asylum seeker, the Swedish prime minister has said. Stefan Löfven spoke out against the recent mass influx of immigrants coming in to Sweden during the 2015 migrant crisis. His comments come after suspected terrorist Rakhmat Akilov, 39, from Uzbekistan, allegedly drove a stolen beer truck into pedestrians at a busy department store in Stockholm on Friday.

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EASTER EGG IDEAS&SAFETY

Decorating Easter eggs has always been one of my favorite things. Something about the smell of the dye and vinegar and the colors… As a little girl, I experimented decorating with crayons, ribbons, paper, glitter–you name it, I did it. This week, take a look at some favorite Easter egg inspiration!

Enjoy these beautiful Easter eggs -- just be safe if you’re going to eat them. The American Egg Board advises that you discard hard-cooked eggs that have been out of the fridge for more than two hours. Refrigerate hard-cooked eggs whenever you’re not working with them. Put them in their cartons if you won’t be decorating them right after cooking. Refrigerate them again right after dyeing or decorating them. Make sure the eggs you color aren’t cracked. If any cracks appear during dyeing or decorating, throw them away. Use food coloring or specially made, food-grade egg dyes.

Dissolve the dye in water that is warmer than the eggs. If you are using crayons, paints, or other art materials, be sure they are labeled nontoxic. Or, use edible decorations like herbs. (You can use any art materials you like if you’re not going to eat the eggs.) To prevent discolored rings from forming on hard-boiled eggs, put them in a pan, add water to cover by 1 inch and bring just to a boil.

Remove from heat, cover and let stand 15 to 18 minutes, then chill in cold water.

BASIC EASTER EG DYE (FOOD COLORING) 10 drops food coloring 1 teaspoon white vinegar 1/2 cup boiling water For each dye bath combine 1/2 cup boiling water with 1 tsp vinegar and 10 drops of food coloring in a bowl. Start with 5 drops red and 5 drops yellow, for orange for example, or 6 drops blue and 4 drops green for turquoise. Dip hardcooked eggs in dye bath for 3-5 minutes, extend time for richer color. Try using tongs to dip only half an egg in one color, then dip other half in a different color. Use tongs or a slotted spoon to remove eggs and place on wax paper to dry, blot any excess with a paper towel.

TIE DYED EASTER EGGS

if desired.

Use the above recipe for the dye and add 1 tbsp. olive oil to the mixture and stir with a fork. Roll egg gently in bath to pick of streaks of color. Remove egg from bath and blot oil off with a paper towel, then dry on wax paper. Once dry, lightly dip in another color

NATURAL FOOD DIES FOR EASTER EGGS

Bluish-Gray Mix 1 cup frozen blueberries with 1 cup water, bring to room temperature, and remove blueberries.

Blue-Cut 1/4 head of red cabbage into chunks and add to 4 cups boiling water. Stir in 2 Tbsp. vinegar. Let cool to room temperature and remove cabbage with a slotted spoon.

Jade Green-Peel the skin from 6 red onions and simmer in 2 cups water for 15 minutes; strain.

Add 3 tsp. white vinegar.

Orange-Take the skin of 6 yellow onions and simmer in 2 cups water for 15 minutes; strain.

Add 3 tsp. white vinegar.

Faint Red-Orange-Stir 2 Tbsp. paprika into 1 cup boiling water; add 2 tsp. white vinegar.

Yellow-Rich yellow: Simmer 4 oz. chopped carrot tops in 1-1/2 cups water for 15 minutes; strain.

Add 2 tsp. white vinegar.

Mustard-yellow: Stir 2 Tbsp. turmeric into 1 cup boiling water; add 2 tsp. white vinegar.

Various shades: Steep 4 bags of chamomile or green tea in 1 cup boiling water for 5 minutes.

Brown-Add 1 tablespoon vinegar to 1 cup strong coffee.

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Pink-Dark pink: Cut 1 medium beet into chunks and add to 4 cups boiling water. Stir in 2 Tbsp. vinegar and let cool to room temperature; remove beets.

Lavender-Mix 1 cup grape juice and 1 tablespoon vinegar.

MARBLED LOOK EASTER EGG DYE

The marbled look is easier to achieve than you think! Though the methods may be unusual, the results are stunning. These Easter eggs have a perfectly marbled surface and are surprisingly simple to make at home.

It’s almost too good to be true. The trick? Nail polish! These eggs took a quick dip in a colorful concoction of soft pastels. It all starts with a small cup or container of water. Drizzle one to two colors of nail polish over the surface of the water and use a toothpick to gently swirl the polish together. Stop when you see the marbled look you’re aiming for.

The kids would love to help with this step! Gently dip and swirl the egg until the effect you want is achieved.

POLKA DOT EASTER EGGS

This Easter craft project can be a fun way for kids to decorate eggs without making a mess of the kitchen.

Have dyed eggs ready to go for younger kids, and they’ll love plastering stickers all over them! Hole punch colored construction paper and use craft glue or for more variety and more sophisticated looks, try purchasing stickers at a scrapbooking or craft store.

Remember, however, that eggs have no flat surfaces, so smaller embellishments may be easier to attach.

Hard-boiled or blown-out white or brown eggs Egg-dyeing kit or food coloring Small round colored stickers and/or colored reinforcements (available at office supply stores) Dye eggs using your choice of recipes. Drop eggs carefully into colored water and let soak for about 10 minutes. Take the eggs out of the water. Let dry. Decide how you want to put the stickers on the eggs. Make dots, faces, flowers, or whatever you like on the eggs.

PEARL LOOK EASTER EGGS

*For display or gifts Unboiled Eggs Tiny nail, bowl Pearlized acrylic paints Disposable foam plate Sponge and water Glass bowl White sand Pearls and shells Pierce tiny holes on opposite ends of an egg if using real eggs. Poke a hole in the egg yolk. Blow the inside of egg into a bowl. Discard or use the inside.

Choose color combinations for your eggs. These pearlized colors were used in combinations of three colors; yellow, white, and pink; yellow, white, and green; pink, white, and lavender; lavender, white, and blue; and blue, white, and green. Place the three colors of paint on a foam plate. Use small amounts, about the size of a quarter. Soak a sponge in water and squeeze out the excess. Begin sponging on one color on one end, rinse out sponge, and apply the other color. Add and sponge in white where you want colors to lighten. Sponge and blend colors together until the desired look is achieved

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Governor Abbott Speaks At Event On Combatting Child Sex-Trafficking Governor Greg Abbott delivered remarks at a workshop hosted by the Governor’s Child Sex-Trafficking Team (CSTT) designed to develop collaborative approaches to recovering child sex-trafficking victims and providing them the services they need to heal and thrive.

Attending the event were six multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs) from areas around the state where trafficking is heavily prevalent, including Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Waco, Austin, and San Antonio.

The teams are made up of law enforcement officers, prosecutors, judges, child protection and juvenile justice agency personnel, medical and mental health service

providers, and community and faith-based organizations.

“No child should ever live in fear or suffer from abuse or neglect, and that is why Texas will continue to lead the fight against the heinous criminal enterprises associated with child sex trafficking,” said Governor Abbott. “As a father, horrific trauma experienced by these young victims breaks my heart, and as Governor, it is my foremost responsibility to keep Texans safe. I would like to thank the Child Sex Trafficking Team and all the stakeholders who are fighting against child sex trafficking for their dedication, being a champion for our children and ending this scourge on

our society.”

Over the 4-day workshop the MDTs will develop action plans to bring back to their regions and implement a coordinated response to child sex-trafficking in order to bring exploiters of children to justice.

The workshop is presented by National Criminal Justice Training Center (NCJTC) through funding awarded under the Missing and Exploited Training and Technical Assistance Program from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention and through funding provided by the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division.

Hurd Statement on Military Strikes in Syria “We will no longer stand idly by” San Antonio, TX – In response to last week’s strikes against an air base in Syria, U.S Representative Will Hurd issued the following statement: “Bashar al-Assad showed a disregard for human life and longstanding norms against chemical weapons with his barbaric attack this week. Last night’s strikes were a lim-

ited, proportional, and retaliatory response directly to these actions.

I support the President for taking strong, decisive action, and I commend our troops for their professionalism in carrying out these strikes. The United States sent a signal to the world that the we will no longer stand idly by as Assad carries out

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I continue to believe that a peaceful, prosperous Syria can only exist with a stable government in place which does not include Bashar al-Assad. We must continue to work with our allies, partners, and the international community to achieve this goal.”

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Likewise, careers in network integration and development require increasingly complex industry certifications that have to this point been inaccessible under the current GI Bill structure. This legislation works to break down barriers our veterans are facing by speeding up how the VA can contract with vendors who provide non-

traditional technology courses to veterans.

In some cases, service members will even be eligible for a housing stipend in order to continue technical training or vocational school in person.

“This legislation will prepare our veterans to thrive in a changing economy. America’s veterans are the best our country has to offer, and their service experience and work ethic are unparalleled. With these fundamental qualities, veterans can be our greatest asset in the modern economy if only we empower them to learn the skills of the 21st century workforce. While the post-9/11 GI Bill provides funding for veterans to pursue traditional education programs, rapid technological advancements have created non-traditional jobs that our veterans can and should fill. The benefits designed to help veterans transition to civilian life must be updated to fit

the changing times. Our veterans have the character and drive to do any job. We must support them to learn skills for the jobs of the future,” said Leader McCarthy of the VET TEC Act. Congressman Will Hurd, an original cosponsor of the bill, said. “We need to do a better job transitioning our nation’s veterans into meaningful civilian careers outside the military, and alternative tech programs offer valuable skills that are highly responsive to industry needs. As the tech industry adds hundreds of thousands of new jobs, we can reduce veteran unemployment and create a pipeline of skilled workers by training our nation’s heroes for these types of jobs.” Hurd added, “Coding is the language of the future. By turning our veterans into coders, we are better serving them and investing in our economy.”

Water quality training May 6 in Junction to focus on Upper Llano River watershed JUNCTION – A Texas Watershed Steward workshop on water quality related to the Upper Llano River watershed will be presented from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. May 6 at the Llano River Field Station, 254 Red Raider Lane in Junction.

The workshop is free and open to anyone interested in improving water quality in the region. Participants are encouraged to preregister at the Texas Watershed Steward website at http://tws.tamu.edu.

Program presenters are the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board in cooperation with the Llano River Field Station and Upper Llano Watershed Coordination Committee. Light refreshments will be provided.

“This workshop is designed to help watershed residents improve and protect their water resources by becoming involved in Llano River watershed protection and management activities,” said Michael Kuitu, College Station, AgriLife Extension program specialist and coordinator for the Texas Watershed Steward program.

The workshop will include a discussion of watershed systems, types and sources of water pollution, and ways to improve and protect water quality. There also will be a group discussion on community-driven watershed protection and management.

“The North and South Llano Rivers are integral in supporting a diverse aquatic habitat, exceptional aesthetics and water supply in the Texas Hill Country, said Tyson Broad, watershed coordinator for the Llano River Field Station of Texas Tech University in Junction. “Because of the Upper Llano’s importance, a watershed protection plan was proactively created to preserve and enhance the quality of its waters and the surrounding lands. We encourage local residents and other stakeholders to attend the workshop to gain information about water resources, water quality improvement and protection.”

“The workshop will include an overview of water quality and watershed manage-

ment in Texas, but will provide an emphasis on area water quality, including current efforts to improve and protect the North and South Llano Rivers,” said Sam Silvers, AgriLife Extension agent for Kimble County. “It will address issues related to local water resources, such as land fragmentation and the spread of invasive species, but will be applicable to all waters in the region.”

Attendees of the workshop will receive a copy of the Texas Watershed Steward Handbook and a certificate of completion.

The Texas Watershed Steward program offers four continuing education units in soil and water management for certified crop advisers, four units for professional engineers and certified planners, four credits for certified teachers and two credits for nutrient management specialists. A total of four professional development hours are available for professional geoscientists.

In addition, three general continuing education units are offered for Texas Department of Agriculture pesticide license holders, and four for certified landscape architects. Four continuing education credits are provided to certified floodplain managers and for each of the following Texas Commission on Environmental Quality occupational licensees: wastewater system operators, public water system operators, on-site sewage facility installers, and landscape irrigators.

“Participating in the Texas Watershed Steward program is a great way to get involved and make a difference in your watershed,” Silvers said.

The Texas Watershed Steward program is funded through a Clean Water Act nonpoint source grant from the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

For more information on the Texas Watershed Steward program go to http: //tws.tamu.edu or contact Kuitu at 979862-4457, mkuitu@tamu.edu or Silvers at 325-446-2620, gssilvers@ag.tamu.edu.

For information on the watershed protec-

tion plan for the Upper Llano River watershed, go to https://www.llanoriver.org/ or contact Broad at 806-834-1170, tyson.broad@ttu.edu.

Writer: Paul Schattenberg, 210-859-5752, paschattenberg@ag.tamu.edu Contacts: Michael Kuitu, 979-862-4457, mkuitu@tamu.edu Sam Silvers, 325-446-2620, gssilvers@ag.tamu.edu Tyson Broad, 806-834-1170, tyson.broad@ttu.edu

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Excellent working conditions, friendly staff and great kids. Application is on the website at www.leakeyisd.net under Human Resources tab or contact the Human Resource office/Business Office at (830) 232-5595 for an application.

ARE YOU A DEPENDABLE & HONEST PERSON LOOKING FOR A JOB?…… Ranch is just 5 miles south of Leakey. Transportation, Valid Driver’s License, Current Work References and Similar Work Experience a MUST. Please call the office to schedule an interview 830-232-6003.

Receptionist/Bookkeeper May pick up application at Roadrunner Energy Inc. 597 Hwy 83 S Leakey Fulltime position with benefits Need Part-Time Janitorial Workers, Great Pay, Please Call 1-855-595-5589 Work with abused children and teens on one of our residential campuses near Kerrville or Leakey. Career ladder after pre-service training, certification. Room and board. Benefits package. Family-style houses. Ranch setting. Must be 21 or older. Singles or married couples. No pets. Subject to background check and drug test.

Hill Country Youth Ranch. 830-367-6111. Or contact@youth-ranch.org EOE

FOR SALE Solar System $1500, almost new; 1550 gallon Water Tank, barely used, $400, call Kevin 713.449.1411 LAND FOR SALE: Uvalde County 20 acres of hunting land atop a hill, 4 mi west of Montel, Tx. 4 wheel drive transportation a must $20,000 call 210-454-9000

2016 Gravely Zero Turn ZT XL-42 Brand New Only 45 Hrs. $3900.00 713-854-2507

Part-time/ full-time cleaning help needed for upcoming 2017 summer season. Reliable transportation required. Call Cassie @ (830)232-6797 or email us whiskeymountaini nn@gmail.com Big Springs Ranch for Children is in search of a Maintenance Worker. Grounds keeping and minor facility repairs. Entry-level position.

Weed-eating and tree-trimming. Must be able to lift and move furniture and heavy appliances, as needed. Drug test and background check. Fulltime, plus benefits. Please call Hill Country Youth Ranch, 830-367-6111 or contact@youthranch.org EOE Part time cleaning help needed. Reliable transportation required. Call Frio River Cabins at 830-232-5996.

Part time housekeeping help needed.

Call Margie at River Haven Cabins 830-232-5400 Looking for person to do odd jobs, yard cleaning, mowing, trash removal. Call 830-232-5457

HELP WANTED. Labor work. Must have own transportation. Must be reliable, responsible, and a team player. No drugs and subject to background checks. Call (830) 232-4388 for more information.

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Seven Bluff Cabins is currently hiring housekeepers for the 2017 summer season, starting May 15, 2017 through Labor Day. Please call (830) 232-5260, or pick up an employment application at 4251 County Road 348, Concan, TX. Help wanted...Leakey area. Part time and full time positions available. Looking for reliable, responsible, hard working team player. Must have own transportation. Call for details. 830-232-4388

WANTED Disabled Veteran seeks place to kill a turkey, deer (or Axis), and/or to fish from time to time. Call Charlie Gant (979) 7431066.

Looking for a vehicle in good shape with cash price. Text or call 936.641.3398.?

WANTED 1956 or older car or pickup (prefer pickup) in running condition. Call: 830-739-3937

Handmake Copper pots with Lids Skittles teapots all tinned for use.

Handmade Copper servicers with lids one round one oval tinned.

Turkish Copper Samovar, Russian Brass Samovar.

Many handmade copper & brass articles to list Grand Father Farmer’s Clock 7`6”, German made around 1890 purchased in Egypt.

Antique Wall Clocks Brass/marble candle holder 24” tall Egyptian lunch box 3 Bedroom sets, 1 regular 1 Queen 1 King, Living room furniture Sofa 2 chairs coffee table, 2 end tables, 2 Lamps, 4 recliners 1 Dining room table and with 6 chairs , 1 dining table round with 4 chairs, 1 china cabinet, 1 Antique Dry Sink with mirror, 1 Antique hall tree with mirror.

Too many items to list Estate Sale Pending Lawn mowers, 1 rider, Tractor Ford 8N with shedder and blade.

Radial arm saw, table saw, many tools Estate sale Pending Call 830 734 7925, 830 232 4183 for information and appointment

SERVICES Handyman Services Flooring, Painting, Carpentry, small remodeling, - Sabinal Area call 830-370-9952 Decor Unlimited and the Stained Glass Barn is located on the north east corner of South Pickford Street and West May Avenue in Sabinal.

For traditional stained glass art, custom orders, restorations, and repairs, contact owner/ operator Kathy Miskimen at 915-490-0788.

Handy Man, Carpenter, Frame, Paint, Roofing, Sheetrock. Hang Ceiling Fans, Light Fixtures, Toilets. 20 Years Experience. Please Call 830-928-2043 If you are looking for a pet sitter/Housesitter while you are out for the night or weekend? Or week? Then I will be there for you. Call 830-328-4983. Only available for weekends and holiday weeks

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FULL TIME REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS 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! We Sell Service!

Check out the Ridge Subdivision if you are looking for a beautiful building site in the Frio Canyon with all the amenities, such as a TCEQ approved water system, beautiful river park, paved roads, and a security gate. Prices start at $99,500 for 5 acre tracts. You’d pay that much for a 1-acre tract in Concan with all the noise and traffic. Why do that? Don’t overlook the Ridge. Call us for a tour of heaven in the hill country today.

HUNTING PROPERTY PENDING!!! 190 acres on the Nueces River with no restrictions! Dam on river provides great fishing and swimming!

Primary dwelling is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with a covered porch. Improvements also include a guest house and workshop. Two large springs on site feed the river. Indian mounds and pecan trees all along the river banks. Great rolling topography. $1,699,000.

NEW LISTING! 5-acre river front tract in Rancho Real. Great building site with beautiful river view. Go to sleep at night listening to the water running over the rapids. Only $119,000.

NEW LISTING! Great hunting tract with good building sites in Rancho Real. Outstanding views! Ideal for hunting, camping, or just relaxing. Short drive to black top. 16 acres for $66,000.

NEW LISTING!! 2.467 acres located on east prong of the Frio River. Approximately 156 feet of river frontage lined with huge Cypress Trees. Highway 83 frontage makes access easy. Property could be placed in rental pool. $255,000.

NEW LISTING!! Great building site in Frio Canyon Estates, right behind Old Baldy! This subdivision features a beautiful river park for all property owners. One acre for $49,500.

NEW LISTING!! Great hunting tract in Leakey Hills. 31 acres with easy access and favorable topography. Two ground blinds and feeders, RV, all for only $99,000.

COMMERCIAL Established Auto Parts Store located in the heart of Leakey. Well established, great business in a great location. $259,000 plus inventory!

PRICE REDUCED! OWNER FINANCING OPPORTUNITY! Looking for an established business in the Frio Canyon.

Now you can own the Leakey Beverage Barn. Best location in town right across the street from Stripes. This is a wellestablished money maker! $295,000.

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.

Like new retail building located along Highway 83, close to Stripes with great visibility and easy access. Has a history of successful operations. 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. $275,000.

PENDING!!! 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! OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE! LAND Rivertree Subdivision. Beautiful residential lot covered with giant oak trees. Close to community club house and river park. This is probably the prettiest lot in the development. Come look at it and you’ll see what I mean. $95,000 Flatrock Subdivision. This is a 3.11-acre river front tract with over 200 feet of frontage along the east bank of the Cypress lined Frio River. This property is improved with a 2 bedroom one bath manufactured home. $225,000 PRICE REDUCED! 14 acres of Cypress lined Mill Creek in close proximity to Lost Maples State Park. Great for gentleman’s estate building along the bank of the creek. Good tillable soil that is perfect for vineyard. Extensive black top frontage with “live” water and excellent topography.

Beautiful home site in Frio River Place. Gated community, sensible restrictions, beautiful river park, parking area for owner’s RV, priced right at $75,000.

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!!! Price Reduced to $299,900 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 5 acre tracts of peaceful solitude that are beautiful 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 RESIDENTIAL NEW LISTING!! Two bedroom one bath cabin situated on a 3-acre lot in Saddle Mountain Estates. Underground utilities provide for a beautiful unobstructed view of the countryside. $112,500.

Beautiful one bedroom one bath cabin in Reagan Wells. Great rock patio and huge wood deck. Mature live oaks, over 100 acres of common area for property owners in this development. This can be your private get away in the woods. $139,000.

Like new home in the heart of Leakey. Three bedroom two baths with approximately 1640 sf of centrally heated and cooled area. Walking distance to the banks, restaurants, grocery store, and the court house. All this for just $220,000.

This is turnkey, and ready for you! Approximately 176 feet of river frontage and a home in Frio River Place. Beautiful cypress lined private swimming hole in addition to subdivision park, three bedrooms and three full baths in main house, with guest quarters complete with a full bath. Lots of storage space, huge covered patio to watch the sun go down over the river, black top frontage. Close to Garner, Con Can, and Leakey, yet quiet and peaceful. $575,000.

Like new three bedrooms 2 bath home on 5 acres with river access. Close to town in Frio River Ranch. $245,000.

Beautiful four bedrooms, 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.

RIVERTREE! Two story log home nestled beneath huge Pecan trees. Walking distance to the river, 3 bedrooms, 3 bath, vaulted ceiling and wrap around porch. $329,900.

Dub Suttle GRI - Broker Kathy Suttle GRI, - Associate Broker Fred McNiel GRI, - Associate Sterlin Boyce - Associate Doug Smith - Associate COME BY FOR ONE OF OUR COMPLETE LISTS OF PROPERTIES, 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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Marilyn’s

In the old Legion Hall 4,000 square feet!

Wed-Sat 10:00-5:00 Camp Wood 597-6400

WE HAVE A GREAT SELECTION AND GREAT PRICES!

BAR STOOLS * MATTRESSES * SOFAS * RECLINERS

Utopia Golf Rates Per Person Rate (all prices are before tax) 9 Holes/ 18 Holes Weekday $12 / $17 Weekday Seniors/Juniors $10/ $15 Weekend $15/ $20 Cart Rental $10/ $10

Driving Range: Bucket of balls $5. Utopia Golf memberships are also available.

For more information, contact us at 830-966-5577.

Directions to Utopia Golf Course

Utopia Golf is located in the Sabinal Canyon near the town of Utopia, Texas, in Uvalde County. The front gate is located on Hwy. 187, one mile south of Utopia. Two popular state parks - Garner State Park and Lost Maples State Park - are less than a 16 mile drive away. We are 30 miles from Bandera, 18 miles from Sabinal, 22 miles from Concan or Leakey, and 42 miles from Uvalde. Come visit us!

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