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December 21, 2016

FRIO CANYON CHAMBER GALA GIVES GENEROUSLY BACK TO COMMUNITY

by Julie Becker

NO PAPER NEXT WEEK

It’s Not Too Late

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Earlier this month the Frio Canyon Chamber of Commerce held their annual Christmas Gala. The Gala had a record year of fundraising. The local nonprofit organizations chosen this year were the United Methodist

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Kathy Suttle and Russell Glass with Leakey Girl Scout Troop #2107

LtoR: Russell Glass, Roxane Rutherford, Kathy Suttle

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Backpack ministries and the local Girl Scout Troop #2107. Chamber President Russell Glass and Chamber Treasurer Kathy Suttle presented a check to Backpack ministries for $4014 and a check to the Girl Scouts

Sabinal Police Department Participates in Blue Santa

by Billie Franklin

for $1175!! Thanks to all who helped make the Gala a huge success! Each year the Chamber selects local charities to benefit from the Gala proceeds. Please plan on joining us next year!

LEAKEY CITY STREET REPAIRS HOT TOPIC

by Julie Becker

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LEAKEY MASONIC LODGE CHRISTMAS PARTY ............................ Page 8

l to r Officer Eddie Cruz, Triana Alvarado, Gracie Villasana, and Santa

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Blue Santa is for selected children in Uvalde County and friends of the Sabinal Police Department delivered gifts for children Tuesday night and

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

Today’s Weather

High: 64° Low: 40°

are delivering gifts again tonight, 109 gifts in all. Thursday they will deliver 59 gifts to Knippa and Friday evening they will deliver 56 gifts to Utopia children. Santa was assisted by two short elves on Tuesday evening. To pay for the gifts, a Beef Master steer from the Hawkes and Reyes Cattle Company, a $300 gift card from the Sabinal Police Department, a donation from the Uvalde Hunters Roundup’s - a Yeti Survival Pack, and the Border Patrol donation of an AR 15 rifle with all proceeds from the raffle going to the children’s gift fund. continued page 6

Pictured above is a portion of Evergreen Street in downtown Leakey. See page 4 for full story.

Hurd on the Hill: Bringing Computer Science to Middle School Students Preparing students for the 21st Century Economy Coding is the language of the 21st Century economy.

If our students can’t speak it, they will be left behind.

We must do a better job preparing our students for the jobs that don’t exist yet—and we’ve got to start at an earlier age.

Over 42,000 computer jobs go unfilled in Texas each year because we do not produce enough computer scientists—and these jobs pay over twice the average salary in Texas. As a former computer science major at Texas A&M, this problem is close to my heart. There is no reason we should be missing the opportunity to prepare students for these high paying jobs.

The majority of students do not have access to computer science courses until high school. What is more interesting, is that according to a recent State law, most 8th graders must now select one of five “endorsement” tracks, which influences their course curriculum

throughout high school. Students interested in computer science would theoretically choose the STEM endorsement track.

But how are they supposed to know that they are interested in computer science if they have never been exposed to it?

Therein lies the problem: the vast majority of our middle schools do not offer computer science at all.

Right now, the pipeline that produces Computer Science professionals starts at the high school level.

That is why I have been working with several members of the public, private, and non-profit sectors, to develop a plan that provides earlier access to quality computer science education for our kids. In partnership with the University of Texas Center for STEM Education and non-profit organization Bootstrap, my curriculum initiative will train middle school teach-

ers to integrate computer science into State-approved mathematics curriculums. Intel, Dell, Facebook, Brocade, and Toyota of Texas have agreed to generously fund the training, and the first training workshop will be held March 23 – 25 in San Antonio.

Because the curriculum is taught through existing math classes, schools do not need additional teachers or classes. Forty middle school teachers from across the 23rd Congressional District of Texas may participate at little to no cost so that they can implement the program in the classroom in fall 2017. This could potentially expose at least 5,000 students in the 23rd Congressional District of Texas to Computer Science.

It’s exciting that the public and private sectors are working together to produce real returns for the community, and it is my hope that we inspire many more students to pursue careers in computer science.

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Wednesday, December 21, 2016

THE HILL COUNTRY HERALD

The Birth of

An Angel Visits Mary

Jesus

Matthew 1-2, Luke 1-2

One day about 2,000 years ago an angel named Gabriel appeared to a young Jewish woman named Mary. Gabriel told Mary she would have a son, Jesus, who would be the Son of God! Mary was confused and worried about this sudden news, but she had faith in God and said, “I am the Lord’s servant; let it be as you say.”

Journey to Bethlehem Mary and her husband-to-be, Joseph, lived in a town called Nazareth. But they had to travel to the city of Bethlehem to register for a census ordered by the Roman emperor, Caesar Augustus. Both Nazareth and Bethlehem are in the country now called Israel. It is about 65 miles (105 km) from Nazareth to Bethlehem, and the trip probably took them several days.

When Joseph and Mary got to Bethlehem, there was no place for them to stay because the inn was already full. They ended up spending the night in a stable, a place where animals were kept. There was probably fresh hay on the floor that they used for beds.

That night, Jesus was born. There was no crib, so they laid baby Jesus in a manger, a feeding trough for animals. The manger probably had fresh hay in it and made a nice bed for the baby.

The angel Gabriel appeared to Mary and said, “Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High.” (TNIV)

Shepherds Visit Jesus

That night, some shepherds were in the fields near Bethlehem, keeping watch over their flocks of sheep. An angel appeared to them and gave them the good news that a Savior, the Messiah, had been born. The angel told the shepherds they could find Jesus lying in a manger. Suddenly a whole group of angels appeared saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”

The shepherds hurried into Bethlehem and found Jesus in the manger, just as the angel had told them. After they had seen Jesus, they spread the news, and everyone who heard was in awe.

Wise Men Visit Jesus Some time later, wise men, or magi, from eastern countries saw a star in the sky that signaled the birth of a new king. They came to Judea, the region around Jerusalem and Bethlehem, to worship Jesus, the new king.

A man named Herod was the king of Judea. He called the wise men to a meeting and told them to find the new king so he could go and worship him, too.

The wise men continued on to Bethlehem and followed the star until it was Jesus was born in a stable and laid to sleep in a manger. The shepherds came to see directly above the house where Jesus firsthand the things the angel had told them. was. They found Mary and Jesus in the house and knelt down to worship Him. They brought Jesus gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, some of the finest things in the ancient world. Frankincense was burned to make a sweet smell, and myrrh was an expensive perfume.

After visiting Jesus, the wise men had a dream that warned them not to go back to King Herod, so they took a different route home.

Journey to Egypt Wise men from the East came to worship Jesus, bringing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. certainly be one of the ones killed.

King Herod lied when he told the wise men he wanted to worship Jesus. He was afraid this new “king” would replace him as king of Judea. He did not understand that Jesus would grow up to be king of God’s spiritual kingdom, not king of Judea.

What Herod really wanted was to find Jesus and kill Him! Herod was furious when he realized the wise men had not come back to tell him where to find Jesus. He sent his soldiers to Bethlehem to kill all the children under two years old, thinking Jesus would

But God had told Joseph in a dream to flee to Egypt. Joseph took Mary and Jesus to live in Egypt where they would be safe from Herod. Joseph, Mary and Jesus stayed in Egypt until Herod had died, and then they returned to Nazareth.

Question

Was Jesus born on Christmas day? We celebrate Jesus’ birth on Christmas, but no one really knows what day Jesus was born, or even exactly what year. In 336 A.D., the Western Church, based in Rome, chose December 25 to celebrate as Christmas, meaning “Christ’s Mass.” The Eastern Church chose January 6. The day was named Epiphany, meaning “appearance.” Eventually the period from December 25 to January 6 became known as the Twelve Days of Christmas.

Lessons

The stories of Jesus’ birth link to both the past and the future. The circumstances of Jesus’ birth show He fulfilled the Old Testament prophecies of a Messiah (Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:23). He was born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2, Matthew 2:5-6). He was called out of Egypt (Hosea 11:1, Matthew 2:15).

Jesus was born in a stable - the most humble of circumstances. Similarly, Jesus showed us how God’s favor rests with the poor and downtrodden. The Gentile wise men came to worship Jesus. Later, the Gentiles would make up most of the Christian world. Herod’s attempt to kill Jesus foreshadows Jesus’ crucifixion about 33 years later.

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JAIL REGISTER

December 11 - December 17, 2016 Wright, Cary Robert, 40 W/M, San Antonio, Texas, A/O Castro, Driving While Intoxicated 2nd (Bexar County Warrant) A/D 12/12/2016, $8,000 Surety Bond; Ward, Steven Brian, 42 W/M, Leakey, Texas, A/O Game Warden Graham, Criminal Trespass with Deadly Weapon- Hunt Exotic Animal with out Consent, A/D 12/13/2016 $4,000 Surety Bond each; Streib, Kristel Robin, 43 W/F, Leakey, Texas, A/O Douthit ,Violation of Probation - Intoxicated Manslaughter with Vehicle, A/D 12/14/2016 In Custody; Williams, Jimmy Dale, 53 W/M, Camp Wood, Texas, A/O Castro, Grand Jury Indictment - Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1 Less than 1 gram, A/D 12/15/2016, $15,000 Surety Bond with Pre trial Release; Newton, Melba Khristine, 22 W/F, Leakey, Texas, A/O Carr,Violation of Probation - Theft of Property Greater than or equal to $100 Less than $750, A/D 12/15/2016, $5,000 PR Bond; Bunk, Sharon Carol, 51 W/F, Leakey, Texas, A/O Carr, Grand Jury Indictment - Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1 Greater or Equal to 4 grams Less than 200 grams, A/D 12/15/2016, $50,000 Surety Bond with Pre Trial Release; Edwards, Patrick Lee Jr., 26 W/M, Kerrville, Texas, A/O Carr, Violation of Probation - Burglary of Habitation Violation of Probation - Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, A/D 12/15/2016, In Custody; Irons, Forrest Wayne, 32 W/M, Leakey, Texas, A/O Castro, Sentenced to 10 Days County Jail Time (Weekends) for Theft of Property Greater or Equal to $50 Less Than $500, A/D 12/16/2016,Weekend Time Served.

Real County Law Officers Bruce Carr, Sheriff Steven Castro, Deputy Sheriff Mark Cox, Deputy Sheriff Nathan Johnson, Deputy Sheriff Teddy Douthit, Deputy Sheriff Jim Wilson, Constable Corporal Jake Sanchez, DPS Highway Patrol 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 HILL COUNTRY HERALD WILL NOT HAVE A PAPER FOR THE ISSUE DATES OF November 23rd and December 28th WE WISH ALL OF OUR READERS A HAPPY THANKSGIVING AND A MERRY CHRISTMAS.

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Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report December 11- December 17, 2016 12/12/2016 @ 1133 responded to US Highway 83 North of Leakey for a motor vehicle accident 1725 responded to a residence on Forrest Trail Subdivision in Leakey for a civil process 12/14/2016 @ 1613 responded to Family Dollar Store in Leakey for a vehicle lockout 1907 responded to a residence on Pecan Lane in Leakey for a civil standby 2156 responded to Canal Circle south of Leakey for report of suspicious activity 12/15/2016 @

A public meeting of the Big Springs Charter School, Charter First Rating report and Campus Improvement Plan (CIP) will be discussed at the Big Springs Charter School cafeteria, in Leakey, Tx. on January 4, 2017 from 3:30-4:30, during the parent, student, teacher report card night.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: I want to take this opportunity to congratulate the Frio Canyon Chamber of Commerce on the success of their totally revamped annual Gala. For a number of years, we attended the Chamber’s Community Recognition Banquet held at Alto Frio. While I wholeheartedly agree with recognizing the organizations that keep life in Leakey running smoothly, the banquet setting was not enjoyable.

On Dec. 3, 2016 I was pleased to participate in the Chamber’s Funky Christmas Follies at the Pecan Farm.

The venue is perfect and the format of the new “Recognition” evening is loads of fun! The tickets for a table of ten were $80.00. (Very reasonable.) The evening starts with an informal social hour, complete with pizza, wings, and beverages for purchase. A Silent Auction, with partial benefits going to a local charity, is going on in the background. Several holiday themed contests are going on as well…Ugly Sweater, Gingerbread Houses, etc. The most fun and excitement is generated by the Noisy Auctions of a live chicken and a mystery prize in a box. Emcee, Doug Shoemaker, did a wonderful job of encouraging the bidding to go higher and higher on both Auctions. Attendees have lots of time to visit with friends and family in the relaxed, informal gathering.

Later in the evening a country band came on stage to entertain the crowd with music and dancing.

If you Chair an organization in the Leakey area, I encourage you to put next year’s “Recognition” evening on your calendar. Encourage your employees and volunteers to attend. Give the citizens of Leakey an opportunity to recognize your organization and Thank You for your contributions to our community.

Sincerely, Roxane Rutherford Co-Coordinator, Backpack Ministry

1412 responded to Rosalina’s Kitchen in Camp Wood for a vehicle lockout 12/16/2016 @ 1408 responded to a residence on South Street in Camp Wood for a disturbance 2236 responded to Texas State Highway 55 north of Barksdale for an agency assist with Edwards County 2358 responded to Two Sisters Bar in Camp Wood for a noise complaint 12/17/2016 @ 012 responded to Ranch Road 337 east of Leakey for a motor vehicle accident

Real County Courthouse holiday closings are December 23 & 26th and January 2nd.

FEED MY LAMBS – BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK THANK YOU to the FRIO CANYON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE for selecting this ministry to receive your generous donation from the 2016 “FUNKY CHRISTMAS FOLLIES” SILENT AUCTION. We are very grateful for your support.

This ecumenical ministry was launched in August, 2014 to serve the students of Leakey Independent School District. We work closely with LISD personnel to ensure our students have sufficient food to eat over the weekend. Leakey United Methodist Church, St. Raymond’s Catholic Church, other local churches and community volunteers work in partnership with LISD. WHY is this needed: 26% of LISD students qualify for free breakfast and lunch programs. LISD identifies the most at risk children to participate in the program each year. ALL PERSONAL INFO IS CONFIDENTIAL AND HELD SOLELY

BY LISD. A weekend food bag is prepared by volunteers who meet at the food pantry each week. We provide 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners, 4 drinks, and 3 snacks for each child to take home every Friday during the school year. The packs are delivered to LISD for distribution each Friday. The next week, the process is repeated, throughout the school year. Volunteers donate monies, purchase the food, pack the bags, and deliver the bags to the school each week.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? The cost to feed 1 child each month is $50.00.

If you want to sponsor 1 child for the 2016-2017 school year, the cost would be $450.00/year or $50.00/month. Make your check payable to Leakey UMC and put “Backpack Ministry” on the memo line. Donations can be mailed to LUMC, P. O. Box 417, Leakey, TX 78873. Any amount you donate is greatly appreciated.

HOW DO YOU VOLUNTEER?: We welcome community participation by groups or individuals in support of the children. Monetary donations and “hands, feet, and heart” volunteers are always welcome. Contact Roxane Rutherford at 830-232-4969 or LeeAnn Collier at 830-232-4203 to volunteer. A brief training session is required for all volunteers. We will be happy to talk to you about volunteer opportunities!

THANK YOU to our faithful supporters and volunteers.

“Suppose someone sees a brother or sister in need and is able to help them. If he doesn’t take pity on them, how can the love of God be in him? Dear children, don’t just talk about love. Put your love into action. Then it will truly be love.” 1 John 3:17-18 NIrV Co-Coordinators: Lee Ann Collier 830-232-4203 and Roxane Rutherford 830-232-4969

Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College will be closed to celebrate the holidays Wed., Dec. 21, 2016 through Sun., Jan. 1, 2017.

Offices at all sites will reopen Mon., Jan. 2, 2017 at 8 a.m.

Spring classes begin Tues., Jan. 17.

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, Bella Rubio 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 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:Gene Buckner Pct.#4: Joe W. Connell, Sr. Real Edwards Conservation & Reclamation District PO Box 807 . Camp Wood, Texas 78833 (830) 597-3322 office Fax (830) 597-3320 recrd@swtexas.net email Roland Trees, Board President Joel Pigg, General Manager

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Eagles Boys Improve Record to 7-6 Heading into District Opener

by Coach Springer

Leakey hosted Johnson City last Tuesday night for a battle of the Eagles on the hardwood. The referee tossed the ball to begin the game at 8pm but unfortunately the Leakey Eagles didn’t start playing until about 8:10 when Johnson City had a comfortable 14-2 first quarter lead. Leakey had to burn 2 early time outs and splash some water in their faces to get the message that Johnson City, who currently have an 8-3 record came to play. From there, it was a battle to make it an interesting game but Leakey was up to the challenge as they battled back to within one point when Quinten Pigg pulled up and drained a 3 pointer with just under 10 seconds to play. Leakey’s last chance for the upset win was to get a quick steal and a shot up but Johnson City successfully inbounded the ball to dash Leakey’s hope and the game ended 61-59 in favor of the Johnson City Eagles. Senior Quinten Pigg led the way in scoring with 14 points and 7 rebounds. Fellow senior Rylan Springer filled up the stat sheet with 9 points, 8 assists and 7 rebounds. Junior Haden Hart shot an amazing 80% from the floor for 10 points and pulled down 6 rebounds and blocked 2 shots. Sophomore Hudson Springer drained 4 threes for 12 points, 5 rebounds and 2 steals. Junior Coleman Kerr had 6 points and 2 assists with no turnovers. Senior Ethan Bobo shot a very impressive 50% from the 3-point line for 6 points. One of those

was an extremely difficult 3 pointer to end the 3rd quarter.

Leakey was determined not to let that happen again as it hosted the Center Point Pirates Friday night.

The Eagles jumped out to a 12-5 lead and protected that lead all night long.

The Pirates threatened the Eagles lead a few times thanks in large part to a blistering 5 for 9 three point, 22 point shooting effort by Junior Tye Carnes. The keys to an Eagle victory was out rebounding the Pirates 45 to 31 and by unselfishly dishing out 15 assists on their 20 made shots. Rylan Springer was credited with carving the Pirates defense for 9 assists while the rebounding was very much a team effort led by their seniors Bobo (8), Springer (8), Pigg (7) and Anthony Ashley (6). Ashley also had 4 points. Hart (10 points) and Kerr (13 points) were extremely efficient, both shot 4 for 7. In addition to Pigg’s 7 rebounds, he had 8 points and 2 assists. Hudson Springer had 9 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals. Rylan Springer filled the stat page nicely with 7 points and 9 assists to go with the aforementioned 8 rebounds.

Leakey opened district at Medina on Monday, December 19th. The results will be in Jan. 4th edition. The Eagles thank you all for your support and wish you all a very Merry Christmas!

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Last week’s edition of the Herald was a review of the monthly report provided by the engineering firm regarding the paving issues associated with the ongoing City of Leakey/Nueces River Authority Wastewater Project (Sewer Project). This is the reponse received from Adam Luke with Naismith and Hanson Engineering: “I wanted to give you an update on the status of the paving of Leakey’s local streets, as I understand it has been a hot topic lately.

I noticed how you italicized the sentences discussing it in the front-page article of this week’s paper. We discussed the issue with the Water Development Board back in October, and received permission to include full-width pavement repair in the collection system contracts. They understood how our efforts to install pipes and manholes in relatively narrow trenches have damaged much more than the pavement immediately above the trench. They sent me a letter back in October, which I have attached. (readers can review letter on HCH FB page) The letter only mentions Mountain, Market, Evergreen, Main, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Streets. At the time, those were the only streets in the scope of the TxDOT subset.

Since then, we have added other streets (Timbers, Bill Brice, Live Oak, Emerald Oaks South). The precedent will be set for doing the full-width pavement on all streets that we affect, which is pretty much the entire town that is not TxDOT highway.

Unless we run into funding issues or are told by the TWDB otherwise, our plan is to do this level of pavement repair on all streets.

The contractor would do the repairs by first filling potholes with properly compacted soil, then blading the surface to make a smooth grade. It would also be brushed to

remove loose dust, leaves, old pavement, etc. A layer of asphalt will be applied, then covered with a layer of pre-coated gravel.

The process would be repeated (thus the name two-course) with another layer of asphalt and gravel.

The timing of the pavement repair will be dependent on the weather. TxDOT standards call for this work to occur when the air temperature is 70 degrees or higher. The ground must be dry, with no chance of rain

or a cold front in the short term forecast.

A hot August day when it feels like 110 degrees is the perfect time to do this type of work. If the asphalt is put down when it is cold and/or wet, it will harden up too soon and won’t adhere to the ground and the rock. The result would be a failed road very soon that would require constant maintenance and replacement sooner than should be expected. We want to do the repair right, so the plan is to wait until late winter or early spring, and hope for warmer weather.

There are a couple of other reasons for putting the work off: -refineries don’t always make the good type of asphalt to use for pavement in the winter -more time before paving will allow the trenches to compact more, leaving less of a rut in the eventual pavement repair Hoover’s contract is set to be complete in March 2017 for the TxDOT subset. If it has not warmed up by then, we will make an extension in change order 8 to allow the paving time to occur.

I was in Leakey this week, and was able to see the condition of the streets firsthand. They do need repair, and with the upgrades to the highway and sidewalks, and a new sewer system, we want to provide improved local roads also.

We ask for the community’s understanding of our efforts and patience as we take the time to get the construction done as properly as possible.”

The communication from Luke is appreciated and the Herald will continue to seek answers as to progress and a timeline for the completion of this project.

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Nueces Canyon Board of Education

On The Frio at the Frio Pecan Farm Pavilion 830-232-5022

- Regular Session Meeting on December 12th, 2016 Members of the Nueces Canyon C.I.S.D. Board of Education met in regular session on December 12th, 2015. Danny Irwin, Board President, presided at the meeting. The board meeting was called to order at 6:48 pm.

Tena Hunger gave the invocation.

The Cross Country team were recognized for their accomplishments this past season.

Coached by Toby Kramer and Deyanira Flores, the high school team of: Camille Harris, Joana Valenzuela, Jayden Aguilera, Aspen Winston, Nataliah DeLeon, Megan Sifuentes, and Leslie Taylor placed 9th the state cross country meet earlier this year.

Camille Harris placed 12th individually and has been named All State Cross Country.

Principal Luci Harmon reported Elementary enrollment of 164 and Junior High and High School enrollment of 115.

Recent Events: · The fall administration of the End of Course exams has been administered.

We will get results in January. · On December 7th, the pre-kindergarten through third grade students visited the First State Bank open house. They sang Christmas carols for the bank staff and visitors and they sat in Santa’s lap. · On December 8th NC Elementary students placed 4th in UIL Academics and on the 9th NC Junior High students placed 3rd. · Camille Harris has made the Region 11 Symphonic Band (5th chair) and the Area band (2nd Chair). She performed in the Region Band performance on Saturday, December 10th in Pleasanton and has earned the opportunity to try out for the state band. · We completed our first college tour of the year by taking our sophomores and juniors to Angelo State University. It was a great tour and several of the students seem to be considering this university.

Luci Harmon also presented the Food Services Report for the month saying: · The al a carte is going great. · Also, we are going to add cakes and cookies once a week. · Everything is running pretty smoothly, and again thanks everyone for your support.

Girls Athletic Director Brandy Sweeten reported: · The girls have been knee-deep in basketball games and tournaments. Our GJV won 2nd at our Nueces Canyon Sports Booster’s Tournament losing out to a good Del Rio J.V. Team in the last quarter. Our JH has had a good start to the season, dropping their 1st game to a basketball-oriented Christoval team, but then remaining victorious for the rest of the early games of the season. Our Varsity just won the SWTJC Tourn. for the 1st time since 2013 and the 11th time overall, putting N.C. as the winningest team in the area at this point. At the tournament Gabby Irwin was named MVP and Zoe Burleson was also named to the All-Tournament Team as a freshman.

Boys Athletic Director Keith Hughes reported: · Basketball is in full swing for the boys and we are currently at 11 eligible players. We had previously struggled a bit with discipline on the court, but that looks to be on track now.

The boys are working hard to be competitive, and although the record does not show it at this time, they have played extremely hard in their games. We attended the SWTJC Basketball Tournament last Thursday and Saturday, going 1-2. Beating a District foe (Utopia) was nice, but there is much work to do. Damien Hill was rewarded for his play at the tournament, earning him All-Tournament honors. The boys will also be attending the Tilden Tournament on Dec 9-10, before games against Center Point, Eldorado, and a District game at D’Hanis before the Christmas break. · We are currently carrying around 20 boys in Athletics, and look to grow when the 2nd semester begins.

In the Transportation Report to the School Board Stephen Smith reported: · One route bus has major issues.

In the Maintenance Report to the School Board Stephen Smith reported: · Heating issues are continuing with the cold weather. · The second coat of tennis court coating is on and is looking good. When we return in

January it should be completed soon.

In the consent agenda the board: The board approved the minutes of the previous meeting.

The board voted to accept and pay bills as presented.

The board accepted the Budget/Finance report as presented.

Several action items were considered by the School Board: The board voted to approve the 2015-2016 Financial Audit.

The board voted to approve the 2016 Accountability TAPR Reports.

The board voted to approve a new Rental Property Housing Contract.

The board went into Executive Session from 7:42pm until 7:51pm. Upon opening into Regular Session: The board voted to accept the resignation of Adam Carroll Under Informational Items the board was invited to join in the Real County 2025 planning session.

The Meeting was adjourned at 7:54pm. In attendance at the meeting were NC School Board members; President Danny Irwin, Secretary Noreda Sifuentes, Ignacio Sanchez, Denise Rogers, and Clint Luce. Nueces Canyon Superintendent of Schools, Kristi Powers, as well as Principal, Luci Harmon attended the meeting. Attending and reporting on Maintenance and Transportation was Stephen Smith. Also present were; Jayden Aguilera, Leslie Taylor, Cynthia Cox, Dan Cox, Leda Winston, Aspen Winston, Nataliah DeLeon, Megan Sifuentes, Toby Kramer, Joana Valenzuela, Jana Valenzuela, Camille Harris, Nira Flores, Tiffany Harris, and Tena Hunger. Board Vice President Charles E. Hunger was not in attendance.

The next board meeting was set for January 16th at 6:30pm. The Nueces Canyon Board of Education normally meets at the Administration Building in Barksdale, on the third Monday of each month at 6:30pm. Please call the District Business Office at 830234-3514 or consult the school calendar at www.nccisd.net to verify meeting dates and times.

NCHS Girls Basketball vs. Knippa This past Tuesday, December 13th, the Prowling Panthers began their bid for the District 31-A race facing off against the Knippa Rockcrushers in Knippa. N.C. knew they would have their hands full with an improving Knippa team, and their own team who will have to continue to make adjustments playing without their 6’ freshman post, Zoe Burleson, who is out with a shoulder injury. The Panthers drew first blood, jumping out to 5 – 0 lead, but their opponent would make the first of many responses, and level the game quickly. Big Blue stepped up their game with some pretty drives and dishes from a returning Gabby Irwin, who has also been on the injured list. Irwin’s return to the hardwood was a welcome sight for her teammates, and Bethany Fisher showed her appreciation by converting on three inside shots early from Irwin assists. At the end of the first quarter, N.C. held on tightly to a 16 – 11 lead. In the second quarter, the Panthers went through a bit of a scoring slump, as they got stuck on 18 points.

Fortunately, they held their opponent in check for the second quarter on the defensive end. Megan Sifuentes helped out in that department, snatching 6 steals, then hitting a big three pointer, and going a cool four for four from the charity stripe in crunch time. At half, N.C. was still up 26 – 20.

Have your residents received the flu and pneumococcal vaccines? It’s not too late to vaccinate for the current flu season. Since pneumococcal pneumonia is a common complication of influenza in older adults, your residents should also receive the pneumococcal vaccine if they have not had it in the past.

Influenza Influenza can be particularly dangerous for older adults and those with chronic medical conditions. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates, between about 60 percent to 80 percent of deaths related to seasonal flu have been in those 65 years of age or older.

Between October 2 and November 30, 2016, 278 pneumonia and influenza deaths were reported in Texas; 227 of those deaths were in people over the age of 65.

Vaccination The best way to prevent the flu is with the influenza vaccine. The CDC recommends everyone 6 months of age and over receive the influenza vaccine. Two of the vaccines available were specifically designed for people 65 or older: Fluzone High-Dose Vaccine contains four times the amount of antigen contained in regular flu shots; and Fluad Flu Vaccine with Adjuvant includes an ingredient that helps create a stronger immune response to the vaccination.

The CDC does not recommend the use of the nasal spray flu vaccine this flu season.

Recommendations for those with egg allergies have changed, as well. More information about the flu vaccine and people with egg allergies is available on the CDC website.

Antiviral Medications Early antiviral treatment in those who develop influenza can shorten the duration of symp-

By Girls AD Brandy Sweeten

In the third quarter, N.C.’s bench stepped up in a big way.

Tori Carabajal fought hard on the inside and connected on some jumpers and put-backs that helped extend the lead to 9 points. Then Gabby Irwin gave N.C. some cushion with a timely three pointer. Big Blue led 39 -30 going into the final quarter. In the fourth, N.C. spread the floor and looked to attack the basket. They ran their spread offense like a machine with Irwin driving and dishing to posts Vicki Ruiz and Shelby Pannell for big buckets. Unfortunately, N.C. was not stopping the Crushers on the other end. They had their biggest quarter putting up 18 points. In addition, the Panthers had more trouble at the foul line shooting only 50% for the night. So the game stayed nip and tuck throughout. Finally Sifuentes and Irwin combined for three free throws to put the game out of reach for the Crushers. N.C. would win their district opener 55 – 48. Big stats for the Canyon were: Irwin returned to play with a big game of 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists; Sifuentes followed with 11 points; Jayden Aguilera made some break-aways that had her finish with 7 points; Bethany Fisher played with foul trouble but also had 7 points; Carabajal had her best game with 7 points and 6 rebounds; and Ruiz ended with 5 points and 5 rebounds.

It’s Not Too Late…Vaccinate! toms, shorten the time a person is sick by 1 or 2 days, and may reduce the risk of serious flu complications. Antivirals (such as Tamiflu or Relenza) are most effective when started within 48 hours of onset of symptoms. Antivirals can also reduce the spread of influenza to other residents when given prophylactically.

If cases of influenza are identified in a facility, prophylactic treatment with antivirals should be given to all eligible residents, regardless of whether they received the influenza vaccination, and should continue for a minimum of 2 weeks. If new cases are identified, treatment with antivirals should continue until approximately 10 days after the onset of illness in the last resident. During an outbreak, chemoprophylaxis could also be offered to unvaccinated staff members who provide care to persons at high risk of complications. For more information about antivirals and influenza, visit the CDC website.

Additional Infection Control Recommendations for Influenza Cases in a Facility Implement standard and droplet precautions for any resident with suspected or confirmed Influenza.

Place ill residents in a private room. If a private room is not available, place (cohort) residents suspected of having influenza with one another.

PPE should be readily available. Minimum PPE used before going into a resident’s room is a plain surgical mask.

If resident movement or transport is necessary, have the resident wear a plain surgical mask, if possible.

Monitor hand hygiene Monitor cleaning and disinfection procedures: Standard cleaning and disinfection procedures are adequate for influenza virus environmen-

tal control in all settings within the healthcare facility, including those patient-care areas in which aerosol-generating procedures are performed.

Pneumococcal Disease Pneumococcal disease is a frequent complication of influenza, particularly in older adults.

Current recommendations for the pneumococcal vaccine include: Pneumococcal vaccine-naïve people Adults 65 years of age or older who have not previously received a pneumococcal vaccine, or whose previous vaccination history is unknown, should receive a dose of PCV13 first, followed by a dose of PPSV23. The dose of PPSV23 should be given at the following intervals: At least 1 year after a dose of PCV13 for immunocompetent adults 65 years of age or older, At least 8 weeks after a dose of PCV13 for adults with immunocompromising conditions, cerebrospinal fluid leaks, or cochlear implants.

Previous vaccination with PPSV23 Adults 65 years of age and older who have previously received the PPSV23 vaccine also should receive a dose of PCV13, if they have not already received it. The dose of PCV13 should be given at least 1 year after the PPSV23 dose. If an additional dose of PPSV23 is indicated, it should be given at least 8 weeks after PCV13 and at least 5 years after the most recent dose of PPSV23.

The two vaccines should not be administered at the same time, and the minimum acceptable interval between PCV13 and PPSV23 is 8 weeks.

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On January 6, First Friday, Eucharistic Adoration begins at St. Patrick’s at 8 a.m. Rosary at 6 p.m. with the Mass to follow at 6: 30 p.m. First Saturday in Honor of the Virgin Mary - Mass is at 11:30 a.m.

The next Religious Education class will be held January 8 from 9 to 10:50 a.m. for all school grade children. To attend Mass is also required.

The Sabinal Civic Club has been selling chances on a gorgeous blue, angora cape with black collar. It had been made and donated by Dolores Unique Designs, located at 108 Nueces in Camp Wood, to be used as a raffle item. Proceeds from the drawing go to sponsor a Sabinal student with a college scholarship. The winning ticket was drawn at the Sabinal Senior Citizens Center by Jennifer Vickers last Friday. The winner of the cape was our own Elva Narvaiz. Congratulations.

A Christmas party was held on Tuesday evening, December 13, at the Sabinal Senior Citizens Center located at 210 West Rheiner Avenue.

Twenty six persons were in attendance.

Christmas trivia was played to see who was up on the holiday’s history and customs. Four members of the City Council were present. Refreshments of tamales, chips and dips, etc. were served. Special thanks to Carmen Alvarado for the good tamales. Door prizes, purchased at no cost to the City, were also given.

On Wednesday, December 14, the Sabinal Senior Citizens Center was where the action was. Full of seniors and local dignitaries of the City and County, they gathered to share in a meal which was followed by the customary game of Bingo. The Reverend Monty Benson blessed the food and everyone lined up for traditional tamales, rice, and beans. The dessert table was overloaded with tempting, sugary delights.

Odelia Silvas called the Bingo and everyone had a great time. It was over at about 2:30 p.m. All in attendance got in a good visit.

Ed Brune School

by Billie Franklin

Christmas Rush?

Last Thursday, at about 3:15 p.m., the Reverend Glenn A. Luhrs of First United Methodist Church was at the site of an accident on the corner of San Antonio Street and Fisher Avenue. He found a man by the name of “Joe” lying on the edge of the street/parking lot east of his church. The Reverend immediately went to him, getting close to him and speaking LtoR: Elva Narvaiz and Patty Driskill with him. “Joe” obviously had a head injury but was cognizant is located on the south west corner of San of his surroundings.

He was not sure what Antonio Street and Fisher Avenue (aka had happened, he told the Reverend. He Highway 90). Drop by and help her celhad not been wearing a seat belt, he said; ebrate. his rusty brown pickup was on the opposite First Baptist side of the road, resting near a fence. Luhrs Upcoming for First Baptist is the Christ- thought that possibly “Joe” had lost control mas Eve candlelight service on December of the vehicle. Eye witness Luhrs asked me 24 at 6:30 p.m. with the singing of much to pray for him. He added, “I don’t know loved Christmas carols. Gifts of stockings if it was a one car accident, or two”. (It for the children will be given at that service. involved two vehicles.) Sabinal Police Then on Christmas Day, Sunday, there will Department Chief “Chuy” Reyes was busy be no Sunday school but there will be a

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Christmas dinner was served in the gym on Thursday, the 15th.

Tamales for the luncheon were made by the children themselves.

After lunch, the program began.

Certificates of recognition were awarded to outstanding Lady Hawks Volleyball members which were presented by Coach Neal. The team became District champs for the Texas Charter School Academic and Athletic League in Division Two. Then, the elementary children, in costume, performed to the theme of “Christmas Around the World”. Four cultures were recognized. First was the state of Hawaii. The children in this vignette danced the Hula, dressed in island dress. Second was our neighbors to the South, Mexico.

“Feliz Navidad” was the song and the children swayed to that tune. Third country was Sweden, with the children entering dressed in white and dancing with paper candles on their heads. The final scene was India and the children acted out the motions of that very old region in dance. The children were obviously enjoying their performance, almost as much as their parents and grandparents were. Looks to me that these children are learning a lot about different customs of the world.

On the Road Again

The Sabinal Yellowjacket Band was on the road to San Antonio. They were invited to play during the retirement of Tim Duncan’s jersey, # 21. They had performed earlier in the season and been asked to come a second time. This is quite an honor for Sabinal and for Band Director Daniel Rodriguez.

Granddaughter Jacelynn made her first road trip with the band on this venture. The next day, I asked her about her experience.

“It was so cool” she said. The band played before the game for about an hour. “The Spurs won! And it was fun seeing all the players. Manu Ginobili, Tony Parker, and Tim Duncan gave speeches.” At the end they showed a video of all of Tim Duncan’s awards and wins. It was real fun!” She returned home at about 12:30 a.m. She was tired, but very happy to get to go and to be with her friends.

Christian Church

Marold Sams delivered the message last Sunday. This coming Sunday there will be no Sunday school and the service will be held at the regular time of 11 a.m.

Church of Christ

On January 7 from 2 to 5 p.m., the members of the Church of Christ and her family will celebrate Eva O’Bryant’s 90th birthday in the fellowship hall of First United Methodist Church, which

short service starting at 10:30 a.m.

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Other than the following, all other activities have been suspended until the new year. There will be a candlelight service on December 24, Christmas Eve at 6 p.m.

On Christmas Day, there will be no Sunday school and the service will begin at the regular time of 11 a.m.

St. Patrick’s Catholic

Christmas Mass schedule - the Nativity of the Lord - Holy Day of Obligation is as follows: Saturday, December 24, Christmas Eve, at St. Mary’s, Vanderpool at 4 p.m.

At St. Patrick’s at 7 p.m. Christmas Day schedule at St. Joseph’s in Knippa will be at 9 a.m. and at St. Patrick’s at 11 a.m. Attend one of these two days to fulfill your Holy Day of obligation.

New Year’s Mass schedule - Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God - Holy Day of Obligation is as follows: Saturday, December 31, at St. Mary’s in Vanderpool at 4 p.m. and at St. Patrick’s at 7 p.m. On Sunday, at St. Joseph’s in Knippa will be at 9 a.m. and at St. Patrick’s at 11 a.m. You

at the scene, directing traffic, along with another officer. The Sabinal EMS was loading “Joe” (Silvas) into the ambulance and soon took off to the hospital.

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Donations of wrapping paper were delivered to the home of Gus and Rose Alvarado.

She added: “If you want to donate your left over wrapping paper from Christmas, just call me at 830-444-2142, or drop it by my house.”

Other news: the Sabinal Cemetery had a break-in this past weekend. Several pieces of equipment were stolen. The police are working on it.

Police Chief Chuy Reyes told me that Officer Eddie Cruz made a presentation earlier this year that resulted in the Sabinal Police Department being awarded a 2017 brand new, 2017 Ford Explorer, police car with a canine package and all at no cost to the City. A grant paid for the new vehicle.

Congratulations to Officer Cruz for his achievement.

Wednesday, December 21, 2016

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It was that. (CBS News) Who could have imagined what the year had in store when 2016 began? It was just one surprise after another.

Here are some of the headlines that caught people off guard in 2016.

Donald Trump elected president. DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz resigns in scandal, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie split- Pulse nightclub shooting- Cubs break “curse”-The Cubs won their first World Series since 1908, beating the Cleveland Indians Bomb blast rocks Manhattan neighborhood- in September left 29 people injured.

Suspect Ahmad Khan Rahami was charged in connection with the blast and several others in New Jersey. Brexit- Five officers killed in Dallas- A little more than a week later, three officers were killed by a gunman in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. EgyptAir crash-EgyptAir Flight 804, en route to Cairo from Paris with 66 people aboard, crashed in the Mediterranean Sea in May after making a series of abrupt turns.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation, but in December investigators revealed traces of explosives had been found. Bastille Day attack in France-Eighty-six people were killed and dozens were injured in July after a 19-ton cargo truck plowed into a crowd of people celebrating Bastille Day in Nice, France. Oregon standoff and shootout-Dakota Pipeline Standoff. I guess we will have to add that China seized and returned a US Navy Sub Drone, a truck drove into a Christmas Market in Berlin Germany killing 12 people and Russia’s Ambassador To Turkey Shot And Killed In Ankara… Notable US Events: February 9 - Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders wins the New Hampshire primary, claiming victory with 60% of the vote. He’s the first Jewish politician to win a presidential nominating contest. February 16 - Apple refuses to comply with a California judge’s order to assist the FBI in hacking the phone of San Bernardino gunman Syed Farook. A public letter signed by Apple CEO Tim Cook states why the company is refusing to abide by the government’s demands. In March, the Department of Justice announces the FBI has retrieved the data on the iPhone with the help of an unnamed third party. February 20 - Six people are killed, and two more are injured during an hours-long shooting rampage at three different sites in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The shooting suspect is identified as Jason Brian Dalton, 45, an Uber driver who apparently picked up and dropped off passengers between shootings. February 25 - Cedric Ford, 38, kills three people and injures an additional 14 in shootings that end at his workplace, a lawn care machinery manufacturing company in Hesston, Kansas. Ford is killed by police, bringing the total number of fatalities to four. March 7 - Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning announces he is retiring from the NFL, after 18 seasons.

March 8 - Four people are killed in Kansas City and a fifth is gunned down in Missouri. The shooting suspect, Pablo Antonio SerranoVitorino had been deported to Mexico in 2004 but returned to the US illegally. Serrano-Vitorino is also charged with the murder of a Missouri man after his truck was found at the victim’s home. March 16 - President Barack Obama nominates Merrick Garland to fill the seat of the late Justice Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court. March 20 - President Obama arrives in Cuba, becoming the first sitting US president to visit in 88 years. March 23 - North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory signs a controversial bill blocking cities from allowing transgender individuals to use public bathrooms for the gender they identify with -- as well as restricting cities from passing nondiscrimination laws more broadly. On May 9, the Justice Department files a civil rights lawsuit over the bill. April 13 - Kobe Bryant plays his last NBA game, scoring 60 points to help the Los Angeles Lakers defeat the Utah Jazz 101-96. April 20 - Five former New Orleans police officers plead guilty and are sentenced in connection with the shootings of six unarmed people, two fatally, on the Danziger Bridge days after Hurricane Katrina. Their sentences -- from three to 12 years in prison -- are remarkably less severe than the six to 65 years in prison to which they were originally sentenced back in 2012. April 20 Treasury Secretary Jack Lew announces that Harriet Tubman will replace Andrew Jackson on the face of the $20 bill. She’ll become the first black person to front a US banknote.

April 25 - Five hundred and fourteen residents and former residents of Flint, Michigan, file a class action lawsuit against the EPA. The plaintiffs allege negligence and demand more than $220 million in damages for the EPA’s role in the Flint water crisis. April 27 - Former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert is sentenced to 15 months in prison and ordered to pay $250,000 to a victims’ fund in a hush money case that revealed he was being accused of sexually abusing young boys as a teacher in Illinois. May 1 - For the first time in more than five decades, a US cruise ship sets sail for Cuba.

May 17 - The Senate confirms Eric Fanning to be secretary of the Army, making him the first secretary of a branch of the US military who is openly gay. May 23 - The Supreme Court rules 7-1 in favor of African-American death row inmate Timothy Foster, in a case concerning race discrimination in jury selection. Twenty years after Foster’s sentence, his attorneys obtained notes taken by the prosecution during jury selection, including marking potential jurors’ names with a “b” for black. May 26 - Jairam Hathwar, 13, of Corning, New York, and Nihar Janga, 11, of Austin, Texas, are named co-champions of the 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee competition, the third set of co-champions in three years.

May 27 - President Obama becomes the first sitting US president to visit Hiroshima, Japan.

June 9 - President Obama endorses former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for president. June 23 - The US Supreme Court upholds the Affirmative Action program by a vote of four to three, with Justice Elena Kagan recusing herself. The ruling allows the limited use of affirmative action policies by schools. June 24 - President Obama announces the designation of the first national monument to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights. June 28 - After a twoyear investigation of the Benghazi terror attack, House Republicans release a more than 800-page report faulting the Obama administration for security lapses which led to the deaths of four Americans.

June 30 - Secretary of Defense Ash Carter announces the Pentagon is lifting the ban on transgender people serving openly in the US military. July 4 - After an almost five-year journey, the Juno space probe successfully enters Jupiter’s orbit. July 5 - Alton Sterling is shot and killed after an encounter with two Baton Rouge, Louisiana, police officers. Video shows Sterling on the ground, underneath officers, when shots are fired. July 6 - Philando Castile is shot and killed by a police officer during a traffic stop in Falcon Heights, Minnesota. His girlfriend, Diamond Reynolds, live-streams the aftermath of the confrontation with the police officer, and says Castile was reaching for his identification when he was shot. July 12 - Senator Bernie Sanders (D-Vermont) endorses Hillary Clinton for president. July 15 - GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump tweets that he has chosen Governor Mike Pence of Indiana to be his running mate. July 19 - Donald Trump officially becomes the Republican Party nominee for president. July 21 - Roger Ailes resigns as chairman and CEO of Fox News amid sexual harassment allegations. July 22 - Wikileaks releases nearly 20,000 emails from Democratic National Committee staffers. The leaked emails appear to show the committee favoring presumptive Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton over Bernie Sanders during the US presidential primary season. July 26 - Hillary Clinton officially becomes the Democratic Party nominee for presi-

dent and the first woman in the history of the United States to lead the presidential ticket of a major political party. July 27 - A federal judge grants John Hinckley Jr., the man who shot President Ronald Reagan in 1981, “full-time convalescent leave” from St. Elizabeths Hospital. July 30 - A hot air balloon carrying 16 people catches fire and crashes in central Texas. It is the deadliest hot air balloon accident in US history. August 10 - The Justice Department releases a report showing that the Baltimore Police Department has engaged in unconstitutional practices. August 12 - Alex Rodriguez plays in his final MLB game at Yankee Stadium as the New York Yankees take on the Tampa Bay Rays. September 2 - After serving three months behind bars for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman, former Stanford University swimmer Brock Turner is released from a California jail. September 16 - Tulsa Police Officer Betty Shelby fatally shoots Terence Crutcher, a 40-year-old unarmed black man, after his car is found abandoned in the middle of the road. On September 22, Officer Shelby is charged with felony manslaughter in the first degree. September 17 - A garbage can explodes at a Marine Corps charity race in Seaside Park, New Jersey. No one is wounded in the blast, and two other unexploded bombs are found nearby. Later in the evening, an explosion in New York’s Chelsea neighborhood injures 29 people. On September 18, a backpack with five bombs inside is found in a wastebasket near a train station in Elizabeth, New Jersey.

On September 19, after a shootout with law enforcement in Linden, New Jersey, suspected bomber Ahmad Khan Rahami is taken into custody. September 17 - Dahir Adan, 22, allegedly stabs 10 people at a St. Cloud, Minnesota, mall before being shot dead by an off-duty police officer. September 20 - Keith Lamont Scott, 43, is fatally shot by a police officer in Charlotte, North Carolina. Police say the officer opened fire after Scott stepped out of a vehicle with a gun in his hand and didn’t obey commands to drop his weapon.

September 23 - Five people are killed after a gunman opens fire at a Washington state mall in Burlington, an hour north of Seattle. Shooting suspect Arcan Cetin, 20, is taken into custody on September 24 after a nearly 24-hour manhunt. September 28 - A 14-year-old male opens fire on the playground of Townville Elementary School southwest of Greenville, South Carolina. Two children and a teacher are wounded. Jacob Hall, one of the wounded children, dies three days later. Authorities believe before going to the school, the teen shot and killed his father. He is taken into custody. September 29 - A New Jersey commuter train crashes into the Hoboken Terminal during morning rush hour, leaving one dead and more than 100 injured.

October 7-8 - Hurricane Matthew hits Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina, leading to record-breaking flooding and millions of power outages. At least 45 US deaths are blamed on the storm. Before hitting the United States, Hurricane Matthew tore through Haiti on October 4, killing more than 500 people. October 22 - AT&T announces an $85 billion deal to buy Time Warner, the parent company of CNN. October 28 - In a letter to Congress, FBI Director James Comey says the FBI is reviewing new emails related to Hillary Clinton’s time as secretary of state. The emails were discovered as part of an investigation into former Congressman Anthony Weiner and were sent or received by his wife, Clinton aide Huma Abedin. November 4 - Two former officials linked to New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s office are found guilty on all charges in connection with the closure of lanes in 2013 on the George Washington Bridge in an apparent act of political retribution.

November 8 - Donald Trump is elected president, defeating Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton in the general election. November 21 - A school bus crashes in Chattanooga, Tennessee, killing six children and injuring dozens. The driver, 24-year-old Johnthony Walker, is later arrested on vehicular homicide charges. November 22 - The Dow Jones Industrial Average closes at 19,023.87, the first close above 19,000. November 28 - An Ohio State University student drives his car into a group of people on the Columbus campus and then charges at passersby with a knife, injuring 11. Ohio State University police shoots the suspect, later identified as Abdul Razak Ali Artan, after he fails to obey orders to stop.

December 2 - At least 36 people die in a fire at an Oakland, California, converted warehouse where an electronic dance party was being held. December 7 - Two juveniles are charged in connection with a deadly Tennessee wildfire that began in late November and spread to Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Fourteen people lost their lives in the fires and more than 175 more were injured, according to officials. Let’s hope 2017 moves in a brighter direction for the United States and the world.

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Southern New Year …Hoppin’ John & Skippin’ Jenny

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By Elaine Padgett Carnegie

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR! As you know we will not have an edition on Wednesday, December 28th, 2016. So, the next issue will come out on January 4, 2017. Even though it is a week early I am going to write an article about “Southern” New Year’s Traditions… so everyone here in the South can get a Happy, Traditional and Lucky head start on the New Year of Our Lord…Two Thousand and Seventeen!

There are a host of celebrated traditions for New Year which is the oldest Celebration still observed in our history! People throughout the world have celebrated the coming of a new year for centuries.

The tradition began approximately 4,000 years ago, when the ancient Babylonians celebrated the new moon after an equinox, which occurred sometime in March. It was the beginning of spring, so it was not only a renewing through planting, but also the time when a new king was crowned or the current king’s reign was renewed.

Later, in 46 B.C., the Roman emperor, Julius Caesar, introduced a new calendar that more closely resembled the calendar that is still used by most countries today. Caesar also instituted January 1 as the first day of the year and placed it as the first calendar month, named in honor of Janus, the Roman god of beginnings. The Romans celebrated the day by offering sacrifices to the god, exchanging gifts with one another, decorating their houses, and having wild, loud parties. Throughout history, not a whole lot has changed!

Historically, New Year’s Day is the oldest holiday still observed, but over the years, it became celebrated for different reasons by various cultures in society that were mainly religious. However, in the 20th century, New Year’s Day grew into a celebration that was separated from religious ties and most commonly associated with nationality, new beginnings, relationships, and the tradition of certain ceremonies to obtain good luck throughout the coming year.

Some of the most common traditions throughout the U.S. include the song, the kiss, the ball-dropping ceremony and the noisemakers: The Song—The singing of “Auld Lang Syne,” played at the stroke of midnight at all New Year’s Eve parties, began in 1929. Although the song was written in 1788 by Robert Burns, it became popular when it was first played at midnight by Guy Lombardo at the Roosevelt Hotel, in New York, to roll in the new year.

The Kiss—The traditional midnight kiss is another significant part of New Year’s Eve. Some believe that failing to kiss someone results in a year of loneliness, therefore, the need to share that special moment with someone significant.

The Noise—Noisemakers used to ring in the New Year date back to ancient times, when it was believed that noise would keep evil spirits away. Since most people are unaware of those ancient traditions, whistles, horns, and shaking noisemakers are all part of today’s New Year celebration.

The Ball—The ball-dropping countdown tradition began in New York City’s Times Square, in 1907, and except for a brief interruption during World War II, in 1942 and 1943, the ball has dropped every year since. The current ball is a 12-feet-wide

geodesic sphere that contains 2,688 Waterford crystal triangles and weighs 11,875 pounds.

NEW YEARS DAY DINNER TRADITION: Traditional party activities are not the only part of a New Year’s celebration, different types of food also play a big part, and are believed to bring luck to those who eat them.

The traditional New Year’s meal in the South must consist of four things – black-eyed peas, salt pork, greens, and cornbread. It seems like a modest meal, but this tradition predates the invention of modern refrigeration.

All of these items were cheap and easily accessible in the South in the dead of winter.

Every food item symbolizes something prosperous for the upcoming year. For instance, the peas bring luck. Legumes that include beans, peas, and lentils are also symbolic of money since, when cooked, they swell to the size of coins. Similarly, they are eaten with the idea that one’s income will improve over the next year. The more peas you eat… the greater luck you have in the coming year! Traditionally, it’s also believed that the more greens one eats, the larger his or her fortune will be the next year.

The custom of eating pork is based on the idea that pigs symbolize progress, and their rich fat content signifies wealth and prosperity, or that Pork is considered lucky because pigs eat moving forward and cannot turn their head without turning their whole body. Therefore, they are always looking to the future and will ensure that you also will move forward in the upcoming year.

Greens, (we eat cabbage) represent money, so obviously eating a “mess o’ greens” on New Year’s will bring you riches (in that case, I’d like a second helping, please). We do not do the coin thing! Although, some say you should throw a coin in the pot while the greens are cooking. The person who receives the coin in their bowl will receive the most luck in the upcoming year. (Unless of course, they swallow the coin and choke. That would be very unlucky.)

Finally, cornbread represents gold. It’s also good for sopping up all that yummy juice (aka pot likker) from the peas. When it comes to a Southern New Year’s meal, it does not pay to be a picky eater. You must eat all four items or the luck won’t stick. Them’s the rules!

In the south, the traditional dish, Hoppin’ John, is eaten, dating back to the Civil War when, in the town of Vicksburg, Miss., residents ran out of food while under siege, and had to exist largely on black-eyed peas. They were considered lucky after that. Hoppin’ John consists of black-eyed peas and rice, with chopped

onion and sliced bacon, seasoned with a bit of salt.

According to southern tradition, on January 2, leftover Hoppin’ John becomes Skippin’ Jenny, and is said to show frugality, bringing even further hope for a better chance at prosperity throughout the coming year. Another common southern tradition is for each person at the meal to leave three peas on the plate. This act is to ensure that the year will be

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The final tradition practiced on New Year’s Day is the most often-made, and more oftenbroken, New Year’s resolution. It is said that 45 percent of all Americans will make some type of New Year’s resolution, but that only eight percent of them will actually keep it and achieve their goal. However, no matter how many resolutions are made or broken, even one that can be practiced throughout the year and completed, is a change that may positively affect not just one person, but many others.

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As in years past and after the Barksdale Community Thanksgiving was such a success, it was decided to, once again, have a Christmas Social at 6:30 PM, next Friday December 23rd, at Angel Wings Cafe in beautiful downtown Barksdale Texas....

The social is being sponsored by Angel Wings Cafe and the Barksdale Civic Association...

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Once again, there will also be a white elephant gift exchange and if you would like to participate please bring a gift costing no greater than $10.00 So if you have no other plans for Friday evening December 23rd why not come join the Barksdale Area Community as we celebrate Christmas with some good food and great community fellowship at Angel Wings Cafe Hall in Downtown Barksdale, Texas.

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O B I T U A R I E S Gertrude “Jimmie” Kaine Kelly (August 27, 1928 - December 14, 2016)

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Gertrude Ethel “Jimmie” Kaine Kelly passed away on Wednesday, December 14. She had not been ill and passed unexpectedly; we know she was ready to be with her beloved Johnny again. Jimmie was a fifth generation Texan, born Aug. 27, 1928 in San Antonio, the youngest of eight children born to Gertrude Elizabeth Sanders and Michael Joseph Kaine. Her three brothers, who wanted a fourth, gave her the nickname “Jimmie”. She attended St. Mary’s School where she was voted “Most Intellectual” senior, and was awarded a scholarship to Our Lady of the Lake University. Jimmie loved music and played the piano and the violin. She performed in symphony concerts at the Arneson Theatre on the San Antonio River. In 1951 she married John Warren Lawrence Kelly. After a honeymoon trip to the Shamrock Hilton, they made Houston their home. They had a fun, loving marriage and raised a happy family of five daughters, Kathy Sowards, Patti Berkstresser, Sue Berry, Cary Cahalan, and Annie Rivera. They lived in Bellaire for more than 50 years and were members of Holy Ghost Parish and Holy Rosary Parish. Jimmie was dear to many who always felt loved and welcome at the Kelly home. Jimmie was a devout Catholic, loved being Irish and Texan, had a great sense of humor, played golf and fished, and was a ‘die hard’ fan of the Texas Longhorns, Houston Astros, and the Oilers. Devoted to her family and faith, she was a Girl Scout Leader and cookie chairman, swim team Mom, and master carpool Mom, lovingly supporting her family’s activities. Jimmie was a member of the Charity Guild of Catholic Women, served as shop chairperson, and was honored with their highest recognition, the Emeritus award, in 2008. Jimmie is survived by her daughters and their husbands, fourteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, with a fifth expected in March. She was cherished by our extended family of in-laws and Kaine cousins.

Our special thanks and appreciation go to her wonderful caregiver of the past few years, Van Morehead, who shared our love of this sweet Texas lady. A visitation and rosary for Jimmie will be at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 18, The Settegast-Kopf Co. @ Sugar Creek. A Funeral Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday Dec. 19 at Holy Rosary Church, 3617 Milam; with interment following. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to The Charity Guild of Catholic Women or Interfaith Ministries.

Glyndolen “Gwen” Fernice (Smith) Pitts, 88, passed peacefully in her home in Uvalde, TX on December 16, 2016. She was born on October 24, 1928 in Goforth, TX, the fifth of eight children of Henry Claude and Fern (Foster) Smith.

She grew up in Chapman Ranch, TX where at 16 she quit school to work for the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company as an operator.

In 1946, she moved to La Pryor, TX with her family where she soon met the love of her life, Paul Pratt Pitts. They were married in 1946 and spent the next 63 years fiercely devoted to one another until his passing in 2009. During their marriage, they resided in Uvalde, TX; Eagle Pass, TX; Pearsall, TX; La Pryor, TX; Rock Springs, TX; Zapata, TX; and Leakey, TX. Gwen took great pride and pleasure in her role as a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and friend. She was not ashamed to admit that she never learned to swim and she never flew on an airplane. She was very content to be at home working in her yard, solving a crossword or jigsaw puzzle, cooking or baking, or coming up with projects to keep Papa busy. She also loved fishing at Falcon Lake and visiting with neighbors or friends.

Family legacy and genealogy were very important to her and she remembered dates of births, deaths, and anniversaries better than most. The stories she passed down will be cherished by her family forever. She also helped to organize the Smith Family Reunion at Breckenridge Park in San Antonio every year for more than 30 years, a favorite annual event for all who attended.

Outside of her successful family life, her greatest accomplishment was her ownership and running of the La Pryor Drug Store from 1968 to 1975 where she was a pillar of the community and a favorite hangout for her sons and their friends.

Gwen, also known as “Sis” , “Sissy” , “Mom” and “Memaw” is survived by three sons, Paul Pitts and wife Merry Dee of Uvalde, TX; Neal Pitts and wife, Lynda of Hamilton, TX; and Paul W. McCallum of Grapevine, TX; ten grandchildren, Ryan Pitts and Erik Pitts of Uvalde; Nicole Gueck, Renee Williams and Toby Pitts of Bryan/College Station; Dionicia McCallum, Rheonna Croy, Caleb McCallum, Lanham McCallum, and Micaley McCallum of the greater DFW area; and eleven greatgrandchildren.

She is also survived by two sisters, Waneva “Nina Jo” Chapman of Corpus Christi and Frances “Huchie” Reynolds of Carrolton and by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents H.C. and Fern Smith; five siblings, Sarahbell Hartense “Hortie” Robbins, Omalene Cox, Claude “Sonny” Smith, Baby Darling Dean Smith, Vallejo Dillard; and her faithful husband, Paul Pitts.

Graveside services only will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday, December 21, 2016, at the La Pryor Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary in Uvalde, TX. Pallbearers are Paul Pitts, Neal Pitts, PW McCallum, Ryan Pitts, Erik Pitts and Toby Pitts.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Uvalde County 4-H Program, PO Box 1708 Uvalde, TX 78802 with the subject line “Gwen Pitts, Heifer International Ark Project”, an effort she was very interested in supporting led by her greatgranddaughter Mackenzie Pitts. Online condolences, tributes, and favorite memories may be left for her by visiting her obituary at www.rekfunerals.com

Gaines left this earth peacefully on the morning of December 12, 2016.

Born in San Diego, Texas, Gaines had a happy upbringing along with his sister, Doris, in the small south Texas town with their parents, Gaines Sr. and Gertrude.

He was a popular youth, excelling in Alice Coyote football and served as class president. Gaines worked closely with his father in the family’s various businesses.

He proudly served the US Navy during World War II and was assigned to the LST-280 that was deployed to the European Theater of Operations. The LST280, participated in the D-Day landings of Normandy on June 6, 1944 and was struck by an enemy torpedo after the landings. Post WWII, Gaines married Billie Ruth Ross of Alice, Texas, while attending the University of Texas. He continued his education and graduated from Texas A&I in Kingsville with a degree in Accounting. Gaines eventually landed a position with the H.J. Porter Oil Company. He subsequently moved to Houston to raise his family. Gaines remained loyal to the Porter family until the very end and continued to remain active in his later years, serving as an HOA board member until the time of his passing.

Gaines was a kind, intelligent, humorous, and a loyal man. Most of all, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother.

He will surely be missed by those who had the great fortune of knowing him throughout his journey in life. He is survived by his sons Matt Gilbreath and wife Terri, Vance Gilbreath and wife Carin, Dirk Gilbreath and fiancé Della Leonard; his grandchildren, Shane and wife Lana, Justin, Adam, Taylor, and Conner; his sister Doris Dean; and numerous nieces and nephews. Gaines is preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Billie, and his eldest son, Gregg. Special acknowledgement and sincere thanks go out to the entire Porter family.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a favorite charity . Private services will be held at a later date.

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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

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Ann Marie Huffaker Taylor Rodriguez (December 25th, 1953 - December 15th, 2016)

This is in remembrance of our loving sister Ann Marie Huffaker Taylor Rodriguez who passed away on December 15th, 2016, at her home. She was born on December 25th, 1953, to Barbara Ann Boatright and Victor Arlen Huffaker.

Those left to honor and cherish her memory is her loving husband, Ray Rodriguez; four beautiful loving children, Meleni Sparkman, Billie Jo Bunn, Thomas Jack Taylor III, and Michael; three loving sisters, Mrs. Vicki Arlynn Ezell and husband Lynn, Mrs. Kathryn Ethel Schmersahl and husband Don, and Ms. Becky Marie Yates; three loving brothers, William George Huffaker and wife Wanda, Ernest Weldon Rowden and wife Vernette, and Clovis Alex Boatright II and girlfriend Brendli. Also she leaves behind two beautiful granddaughters, Savannah Marie and Samantha Lee; one grandson, Aaron Johnathon; three great-grandchildren, Riley Jo, Jayden Renée, and Nico Christen; numerous nieces and nephews and several greatgreat nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Barbara Boatright and Victor Huffaker. She was and is loved by us all…. We know that you are now in Heaven with Momma and Daddy…. This is not a good bye, it is a see you later…. For though, you are gone you will never be forgotten.

We love you Annie Marie to the moon and back. A memorial service was held 4 p.m. Saturday, December 17, 2016, at Nueces Canyon Church of Christ, Camp Wood, Texas, Pastor Chris Watson officiated. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Camp Wood, Texas.

Amplified You h Group 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

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Leakey United Methodist Church Wednesday Nights | 5:30-7pm | dinner served 4th - 6th | 7th - 12th | (age 18 & Up) Young Adults Bible Study

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2016 Uvalde County Learn, Grow, Eat & GO! Molly Flores, CEA Family & Consumer Science An interdisciplinary approach to reducing child obesity through the Learn, Grow, Eat & GO! Curriculum and the Coordinated Approach to Child Health programs.

Relevance

The high prevalence of childhood obesity in Texas is cause for concern because it is linked to negative health consequences for children and their families. Schools are uniquely positioned to have a positive impact on children’s knowledge and behaviors associated with obesity. For example, vegetable exposure plus school gardening has been shown to improve consumption of fruits and vegetables. Adding more frequent and more vigorous physical activities during school has been shown to improve student fitness and weight. The home environment is also an important influence on a child’s eating and activity behaviors.

The greater the frequency of vegetable consumption and physical activity by parents, the greater the consumption of these foods and exercise by their children. With child obesity rates among low-income children in Texas ranging from 10% to over 20%, engaging schools and families in prevention efforts is critical.

Response

The Learn, Grow, Eat & GO! (LGEG) curriculum emphasizes science, math, language art/reading, social studies and health through effective learning activities with both the LGEG and WAT programs. The LGEG curriculum was designed to engage children and their families in school gardens, vegetable recipe tastings, classroom activities and take home family stories; therefore, the curriculum includes: - Classroom raised bed or container garden - Classroom vegetable tastings and food demonstrations - Family stories for students to take home - Opportunities for “Growing Strong” section o Family physical activity newsletters o Physical activity walking BINGO o Classroom “physical activity breaks” related to school subjects

Results

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Uvalde County partnered with Sabinal Independent School District to implement the Learn, Grow, Eat & GO! curriculum in 2 of 3rd grade classes at Sabinal Elementary.

• (53.3%) of student participants were female and (46.7%) were male.

• (30%) were Hispanic, (36.7%) were Caucasian, (10%) were African-American, and (20%) listed other Nutrition: Extension personnel and teachers led 6 raw vegetable tastings and food demonstrations to increase child preference. Child preference for vegetables is a high indicator for consumption of vegetables.

• On the pre-activity evaluation, the average number of vegetables students had

tried was (12.90%) and the average number of vegetables the students liked was (7.63%).

• This number increased on the post-activity evaluation an average of (13.96%) vegetables students had tried and students reported liking an average of (8.33%) vegetables.

Physical Activity: Physical activity programs are implemented by Extension personal and school staff to increase student involvement in physical activities and decrease sedentary behaviors.

• Prior to the LGEG program (25.9%) of children indicated not getting at least 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity. Following the LGEG program, the number of students getting at least 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity, increased to (66.7%).

• Students also indicated that they were spending less time being sedentary (watching TV, playing computers or video games) away from school. Before the LGEG program (24.1%) children indicated that they spent 4 or more hours watching TV or playing computer or video games, while after the program (18.5%) children reported spending 2 or more hours doing those sedentary activities.

Garden: Students participated in building, planting, maintaining, and harvesting classroom garden beds.

The LGEG program invites parents to participate in the gardening project and encourages students to share their experiences at home with their families.

• On the pre-activity evaluation, the average number of students who had participated in gardening activities with their families before LGEG was (48.3%) and the average number of students and families participating in gardening activity is after LGEG was (68%).

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Acknowledgements

Special acknowledgement and appreciation to members that make this project such a success.

Sabinal Independent School Elementary School and Sabinal School Health Advisory Committee. Cecilia Reyes, RN District Nurse. Mr. Patrick Peabody, Sabinal Elementary Principal3rd grade teachers Cassandra Lopes and Jennifer Kusch. Mr. Andy Lopez, Director of maintenance and Robert Puente who built the garden beds. Methodist Health Care Ministries of South Texas – Karen Hernandez, Regional Family Programs Wellness Manager, Leticia CurtisGet Fit Lead, Director and Department of State Health Services?Fredlyn WidemanRN State Nurse.

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Wednesday, December 21, 2016

CENTURY OAKS

PIONEER REAL ESTATE

Shirley Shandley, Broker 698 Highway 83 South * Office 830-232-6422 Thank you for your business this past year and best wishes to everyone for health, happiness, & prosperity in the year to come. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at Pioneer Real Estate! · #5 – New Listing! Concan 3/2 Home Canyon Oaks, Frio River access, rental possibility $217,000 · #3 – New Listing! Bluff Creek frontage – 5.27 AC+/-, nice travel trailer, electric, septic, water, phone, W/D, covered deck, fenced $149,500 · #15 – New Listing! 24.71 AC Hill Country beauty 2/2 home off RR 337, many extras, great views $329,900 PENDING · #41 – REDUCED - 4/3 Home w/sleeping loft on 1.52 AC, 2 car garage, huge Oak trees, Frio River access, gated $459,000 · #14 – New Listing! 6.62 AC Ready to build on near Concan, cabin, electric, well, big oaks, gated $159,000 · #8 – New Listing! 5.5 AC near Garner SP, gated, electricity, views, ready to build on $69,500 PENDING · #37 – New Listing! Creekfront furnished cabin, all utilities + well house/utility room w/washer/dryer, freezer, refrigerator; 40’ storage container $230,000 · #32 – 27.22 AC+/- off Hwy 41 with plenty of cover & numerous oaks, lots of wildlife in area, electricity close $90,000 · #7 – 90.87 AC+/- off RR 337, cabin, well, electric, septic, storage bldg., 2 RV hookups, Axis, Whitetail, Sika $515,000 · #22 – Concan -3-4 BD + sleeping loft, 2 full & 2 half bath home on 5+ AC, River Access, 3 car garage, gated, Wildlife Val. $551,000 · #4 – 5.74 AC off scenic RR 337, several bldg. sites, fencing, low taxes, sensible restrictions $49,900 · #11 – Frio Riverfront, Concan Area – 10.92 AC unrestricted, home overlooks river, + manf. home & bunk house, ideal for large family, corp. retreat, commercial dev. $695,000 · #33 – 3/2 Energy efficient home on 1.3 AC, high ceilings, dbl garage, fenced, workshop, landscaped $219,900 · #54 – 3/1 Home + guest house, Frio River access, gated entry, beautifully landscaped, large shed, patio w/bbq pit $255,000 · #20 – 2.61 AC Nueces River access, gated, phone & electric avail., river park to fish, swim, kayak $30,000 · #30 – Nueces River Access 4.56 AC water & elect. avail., septic installed. Bldg site w/view of hills, gated $90,000 · #53 - 5.35 AC+/- with access to 50 acre park – spring fed swimming hole, fishing lake, campsites $52,000 · #1 – 6.57 AC 281.34’ Wilson Creek, water well, elec., septic, caliche pad, 30 amp RV hook-up, spectacular views! $139,000 · #35 – 1.01 AC underground elect., water system, scenic views. Great views, near Frio River & golf at Concan $39,000 · #6 – 191.31 AC +/-, Beautiful 4/3 Stone Home w/FP, free roaming Axis & Whitetail Deer $739,900 · #25 – 503.44 AC Real Co. N. of Leakey, water well & stock tank, 2 mobile homes, great exotic & native hunting, secluded canyons & 4 wheeler trails throughout the ranch $2250 per acre · #19 – Frio River Access – 1.13 AC, water & electric available, gated community $55,000 PENDING · #29 – 3.58 AC N. of Leakey, fronts Hwy 83, water & electric available $99,999

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Recycle in Leakey

(Sort items by type before drop-off) Aluminum Cans – no aluminum foil, no steel cans, no cat tins or pie plates, no trash Cardboard – flattened, MUST BE DRY, and free of food contamination (no pizza boxes) #1 Plastic – no lids, no liquids Batteries, rechargeable – no single use batteries Electronics NO – No longer accepting electronics The drop-off location for recyclables is at Rio Brewster Waste Management, which is on FM 337 west, across the street from the post office. Stop at the RBWM office for directions on where to unload your recyclables.

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GRANNY’S KITCHEN BACK TO BASICS...

As you know we will not have an edition on Wednesday, December 28th, 2016. So, the next issue will come out on January 4, 2017. So here are recipes tried and true, steeped in “Southern” New Year’s Traditions… so everyone here in the South can get a Happy, Traditional and Lucky head start on the New Year of Our Lord…Two Thousand and Seventeen! ENJOY! I don’t know about anyone else but I can just taste my Mama’s cornbread light and fluffy with that crispy crust, slathered in melted butter, Mmmmmm! Cornbread is eaten to represent Gold on New Year’s Day and Cornbread completes the Southern New Year’s triad. Native Americans were the first to bake a cornmeal mixture, and Southerners made it daily when wheat was a rarity in the region.

For authentic Southern flavor, choose a recipe that uses little, if any, sugar and flour. Don’t forget the cracklings, crispy morsels produced during the rendering of lard.

This is my families recipe, with a small change in the method which I learned from a book. It’s the only cornbread I will eat. Please use a 10 inch cast iron skillet -- it makes a big difference in how this bread turns out.

Southern Golden Cornbread

1 cup yellow cornmeal (fresh, and preferably stone-ground) 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/4 cups buttermilk 1 large egg 2 tablespoons sugar(optional) 1/4 cup oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Put the skillet in the oven and preheat to 375 degrees. Combine the dry ingredients except for the baking soda in a bowl. In another bowl, mix the buttermilk and the baking soda. Set aside. In a small bowl, beat the egg with the sugar until combined. Add the oil and mix until combined. Pour this mixture into the buttermilk/baking soda, and mix. When the oven is preheated, toss the butter into the skillet and let it melt. Meanwhile, pour the wet ingredients into the dry, and mix in as few strokes as it takes to just make the dough come together. Pull the skillet out of the oven, swirling to get the butter covering the bottom and up the sides of the skillet. Pour the batter immediately into the pan, smoothing the top, then back into the oven for about 25 minutes, or until golden brown and pulled away from the sides of the pan.

Turn out onto a cutting board, cut into wedges and serve.

Black-Eyed Peas With Pork

1 pound dried black-eyed peas 8 to 12 ounces fresh meaty boneless pork shoulder of pork butt, cut into small pieces 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 4 strips bacon, diced 1 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped celery 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 to 4 cups chicken broth, unsalted or low sodium 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 to 1 1/2 cups water, or to cover kosher salt, to taste Soak the black-eyed peas overnight. Rinse and drain. Set aside. In a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium-high heat, sear the pork pieces in the vegetable oil until browned. Add the bacon to the pot and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the onion and celery and continue cooking, stirring, for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the bacon is cooked and the onion is lightly browned. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add 3 cups of the chicken broth, garlic powder, pepper and spices. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes, until the pork pieces are quite tender. Add the drained blackeyed peas to the pot along with 1 to 1 1/2 cups of water to cover. Cover the pot and simmer for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until the peas are very tender. Add more chicken broth, as necessary to keep the peas covered. Taste and add seasoning and salt, as needed.

HOPPIN’ JOHN

These well-seasoned black-eyed peas are essential for New Year’s Day dinner (for good luck!). Ham

By Elaine Padgett Carnegie

hocks in this version, but a meaty ham bone or salt pork can be used. Add some sliced spicy smoked sausage or extra diced ham to the dish if you like.

1 pound dried black-eyed peas 2 small smoked ham hocks or meaty ham bone 2 medium onions, divided 3 large cloves garlic, halved 1 bay leaf 1 cup long-grain white rice 1 can (10 to 14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with chile peppers, juices reserved 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped 3 ribs celery, chopped 1 jalapeno or serrano pepper, minced 2 teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin 3/4 teaspoon salt 4 green onions, sliced In a large Dutch oven or large saucepan, combine the black-eyed peas, ham bone or ham hocks, and 6 cups water. Cut 1 of the onions in half and add it to the pot along with the garlic halves and bay leaf.

Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer gently until the beans are tender but not too soft and mushy, 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Remove the ham bone or hocks, cut off the meat; dice and set aside. Drain the peas and set aside. Remove and discard the bay leaf, onion pieces, and garlic. Add 2 1/2 cups of water to the pot and bring to a boil. Add the rice, cover, and simmer until the rice is almost tender, about 10 to 12 minutes. Mince the remaining onion then add to the rice along with the peas, tomatoes, and their juices, red and green bell pepper, celery, jalapeno pepper, Creole seasoning, thyme, cumin, and salt. Cook until the rice is tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in the sliced green onions and the reserved diced ham.

Serve with hot sauce and freshly baked cornbread. For a New Year’s Day meal, add Mustard Greens or Turnip Greens, along with coleslaw or a tossed salad. Serves 6

KICKIN’ COLLARD GREENS

1 tablespoon olive oil 3 slices bacon Bacon Hearty Thick Cut 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 3 cups chicken broth 1 pinch red pepper flakes 1 pound fresh collard greens, cut into 2-inch pieces Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add bacon, and cook until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, crumble and return to the pan. Add onion, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, and cook until just fragrant. Add collard greens, and fry until they start to wilt. Pour in chicken broth, and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, or until greens are tender.

SOUTHERN CABBAGE RECIPE

21⁄2 - 3 lbs head of green cabbage, chopped & rinsed 3 medium sized smoked ham hocks 1 medium sized yellow onion, diced 1 tbsp minced garlic 3 stalks of celery, diced 1 large bell pepper, diced 1⁄2 tsp ground black pepper ( you may add more seasonings) 6 - 8 cups water Place the smoked ham hocks into the slow cooker.

Add in the celery, onions, bell pepper, and Garlic.

Pour in the water, then put the lid on the slow cooker. Cook on high for 4 hours.

After the 4 hours, add in the cabbage, then sprinkle in the black pepper ( and any seasonings that you may wish to add). Let cook for an additional one hour. Serve and enjoy!

NOTE: I cut up onions and slice tomatoes and make a couple Buttermilk Pies to round out the menu!

Here’s wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Wednesday, December 21, 2016 WASHINGTON (AP) -- There were many protesters but few faithless electors as Donald Trump won the Electoral College vote Monday — ensuring he will become America’s 45th president. An effort by antiTrump forces to persuade Republican electors to abandon the president-elect came to practically nothing and the process unfolded largely according to its traditions. Trump’s polarizing victory Nov. 8 and the fact Democrat Hillary Clinton had won the national popular vote had stirred an intense lobbying effort, but to no avail. “We did it!” Trump tweeted Monday evening. “Thank you to all of my great supporters, we just officially won the election (despite all of the distorted and inaccurate media).” He later issued a statement saying: “With this historic step we can look forward to the bright future ahead.

I will work hard to unite our country and be the President of all Americans.” Even one of Trump’s fiercest Republican rivals, Ohio

Gov. John Kasich, said it was time to get behind the president-elect.

BERLIN—At Least 12 Dead After Truck Plows Into Christmas Market in Berlin “The United States condemns in the strongest terms what appears to have been a terrorist attack on a Christmas market in Berlin, Germany, which has killed and wounded dozens. We send our thoughts and prayers to the families and loved ones of those killed, just as we wish a speedy recovery to all of those wounded. We also extend our heartfelt condolences to the people and government of Germany,” the statement reads. Price added that the U.S. has offered to aid Germany in the investigation.

CHINA DRONE—China has returned the Drone! As expected, U.S. Navy underwater research drone seized last week off the Philippines, was returned by China. The underwater “Ocean Glider” drone according to a U.S. defense official there are no indications that the drone was ever taken off the Chinese Navy ship, a Dalang III (ASR-510), which took the drone. The ship was apparently headed westward to China when it turned back on Sunday to head east towards Scarborough Shoal.

RUSSIA—President-elect Donald Trump is the business titan who has spoken appreciatively of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Republican Sen. John McCain warns that Russian interference in the U.S. election threatens to “destroy democracy.” McCain, chairman of the Armed Services Committee, on Sunday joined Democrats in calling for a special select committee to investigate foreign cyberattacks, putting him at odds not only with the incoming GOP president but with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., who favors allowing the Intelligence committee to take the lead on the inquiry.

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By Elaine Padgett Carnegie WINTER WEATHER—At Least 19 People Killed This Weekend Amid Severe Weather.

Severe weather can be partly blamed for the deaths of at least 19 drivers and passengers last weekend, from an SUV sliding sideways in Oregon to an ambulance overturning in Ohio. In Ohio three people were killed in two crashes.

Dozens of Cars in Interstate-95 Pile-Ups in Baltimore; at Least 3 Dead. Two fatalities were reported in Woodburn, Oregon, after an SUV lost control, slid sideways

and was hit by a tractor-trailer, the Oregon State Police said. The 36-year-old driver of the SUV and a 23-year-old passenger died, the police said. It’s believed the SUV may have lost traction because of icy conditions, the police said. Winter weather hit most of the country this weekend, from California to New York to the southern states. There were about a dozen record lows Sunday morning in the Plains, from Texas to the Dakotas. In Wichita, Kansas, the record low was –10 degrees. Saturday, 19 states were under winter weather alerts, including hard freeze warnings for Southern California and southern Texas.

DEMOCRATIC PARTY—Democrats are searching for answers after their devastating loss at the polls, President Obama admit-

ted in a wide-ranging interview with National Public Radio. A bitter battle is brewing at the Democratic National Committee over the chairmanship. The initial front-runner for the DNC chair is Rep. Keith Ellison of Minnesota, who played a major role in Sen. Bernie Sanders’ campaign. But the surprise entrance of Labor Secretary Tom Perez promises more tension in the party and distractions, instead of focusing on recruiting strong candidates for future state races.

When asked about the future of the Democratic Party, he said, “I am a proud Democrat, but I do think that ... we’ve ceded too much territory. And I take some responsibility for that.”

MH370 Missing Indonesian Airliner—A new report proposes shifting plane search to unexplored area. Australia’s Transport Safety Bureau reveals it is ‘confident’ aircraft not in underwater zone that has been explored so far. The Australian authorities leading the search for MH370 have a “high degree of confidence” that the plane’s wreck is not to be found in the expanse of Indian ocean they have spent more than two years searching. MH370 data suggests plane was out of control as it plummeted into ocean.

TURKEY—US President-elect Donald Trump condemned on Monday the assassination of Russian ambassador to Turkey Andrey Karlov in Ankara. — Earlier in the day, Karlov was killed by a gunman at an art gallery exhibition opening in Ankara. Three other people were also injured in the attack.

“The murder of an ambassador is a violation of all rules of civilized order and must be universally condemned,” Trump said in a statement on Monday. Trump added that the attack was carried out by “a radical Islamic terrorist.”

CHINA SMOG ALERT—A dangerous gray haze descended on Northeast China over the weekend, choking off schools, flights and industry and endangering citizens simply trying to breathe, according to local reports.

China saw the smog coming and last week issued its first red alert of the year for 23 cities. As of Saturday, the smog covered 10.1 million square kilometers (3.9 million square miles), according to the country’s Ministry of Environmental Protection.

That’s roughly the area of the United States.

Schools, and factories shut down. In the port city of Tianjin, just southeast of Beijing, officials shut down expressways, and ordered cars to run on alternate days based on whether the vehicles’ license plates end in odd or even numbers, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

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