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Current Weekly News for Leakey, Camp Wood, Sabinal, Utopia and Surrounding Areas Vol. 6 No. 48
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December 7, 2016
PEARL HARBOR - A DAY THAT WILL LIVE IN INFAMY It was early Sunday morning in 1941 near a lagoon harbor on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, west of Honolulu. It was the headquarters of the United States Pacific Fleet. Beautiful swaying palm trees stood against the wind and crystal blue waters were visible as the sun rose higher in the morning sky as singing waves lapped the shore. Possibly, there was the laughter of children and islanders, as people strolled in the morning sun. Many military personnel had been given passes to attend religious services off base. At 7:02 a.m., two radar operators spotted large groups of aircraft in flight toward the island from the north, but, with a flight of B-17s expected from the United States at the time, they were told to sound no alarm. So as the sky filled with Japanese bombers, the air assault came as a devastating surprise. Just before 8 a.m. on December 7, 1941, hundreds of Japanese fighter planes descended on the American naval base at Pearl Harbor. The Japanese plan was simple: Destroy the Pacific Fleet. Then Americans would not be able to fight back as Japan’s armed forces spread across the South Pacific. Japanese planes clouded the sky at 8:10 when an 1,800-pound bomb smashed through the deck of the USS Arizona and hit her forward ammunition magazine. The ship exploded and sank with more than 1,000 men trapped inside. continued page 4
Rio Frio Historic Church Hosts Huajilla Unit Meeting
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The Frio Canyon Chamber of Commerce would like to thank Kathy Suttle for all of her hard work on the “Funky Christmas Follies”. Without her the event would not have been the great success it was!!. Thank You for everything you do for our Community!!
BETTY DEVOS…SECRETARY OF EDUCATION ELECT by Elaine Padgett Carnegie
Betsy DeVos is hardly a household name, but the Michigan billionaire and conservative activist has quietly helped change the education landscape in many states, spending millions of dollars in a push to expand voucher programs that give families taxpayer dollars to pay for private and religious schools. President-elect Donald Trump’s decision to nominate Betsy DeVos, as his education secretary has caused great consternation in parts of the education world — those parts that are deeply
concerned about the future of public education. Now DeVos is poised to spread her preference for vouchers nationwide. President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination for education secretary suggests he MIGHT be aiming to follow through with campaign promises to expand the movement toward “school choice” — including vouchers and charter schools — in an effort to break up a public education system that he has called “a government-run monopoly.” Trump’s pick has intensified what
already was a polarized debate about school choice. Advocates for such choice see in the Trump administration an extraordinary opportunity to advance their cause on a national scale, whereas teachers unions and many Democrats fear an unprecedented and catastrophic attack on public schools, which they see as one of the nation’s bedrock civic institutions. Jim DeMint, president of the conservative Heritage Foundation, cheered DeVos on Wednesday, saying that “the school choice movement will have a
champion in the Education Department.” American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten said that Trump’s pick “makes it loud and clear that his education policy will focus on privatizing, defunding and destroying public education in America.” Kary Moss, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan, explained the anxiety many have about DeVos as education secretary in a statement that said in part: continued page 4
SAHAWE DANCERS ENTERTAIN AT THE DAR UVALDE DE LAS ENCINAS CHAPTER MEETING
by Karen Collins
National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Uvalde de las Encinas Chapter, Regent Lesley Jones opened the November meeting by welcoming 16 members and two guests at the El Progreso Library at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 19th. After the opening rituals, Pat Burrier read the President General’s Message, which commended members for honoring veterans on November 1 1th, with a reminder that the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day will be celebrated in 2018 and chapters should begin planning activities to honor all veterans of all wars on that occasion. She also noted we should be especially grateful for all our blessings as we enjoy Thanksgiving with our families this year. Revis Leonard read the National Defense Report, which included information about Fort Huachuca, in the Huachuca Mountains in Southeastern Arizona about fifteen miles north of the Mexican border. This outpost was established by Captain Samuel Whitside in March continued page 5
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Daughters of the Republic of Texas 4th and 7th Grade Texas History Essay Contest Calling all 4th and 7th Grade Texas History Students! It is time for the Daughters of the Republic of Texas – Texas History Essay contest. The CaddelSmith Chapter of DRT is pleased to help sponsor this contest. The purpose of this contest is to stimulate interest in the early history of Texas to the schools and students of our state. 4th and 7th grade students participating have an opportunity to win at four different levels. 1) First, second and third place winners will be selected by the Caddel-Smith Chapter. They will be recognized March 4, 2017, at the Leakey United Methodist Church, Leakey at 2:00 p.m. with certificates and cash prizes (1st place, $50.00; 2nd place, $30.00; 3rd place, $20.00). 2) The first-place winner will be judged on the District VII level. Our association is divided into ten districts, each district submitting one winner. 3) The Education and Flag Committee with the guidance of the Fifth Vice President General will select one state winner for the 4th grade and one state winner for the 7th grade. The 4th and 7th grade state
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winners will be invited to attend the Daughters of the Republic of Texas Historical Evening, May 26, 2017 in Dallas. The winner will be asked to read his/her essay at the Historical Evening event. The winner will receive a cash prize and dinner for three to this event. 4) The Caddel-Smith Chapter awards a $1,000 Scholarship each year to a graduating senior. To be eligible, the senior must have placed 1st either in the 4th grade or the 7th grade essay contest. The senior will contact the Caddel-Smith Chapter of DRT for a scholarship application. Winners from 2015-2016 Essay Contest are picThe 2016-2017 4th grade essay tured with Mrs. Kay Anderson. L-R Kay Andertopic: “Sam Houston” son, Hailey Spaniel, Leakey; Kayley Phillippe, The 2016-2017 7th grade essay Utopia; and Kristopher Allen, Leakey. topic: “Samuel Maverick” If your 4th grade and 7th grade teacher has not received information about the Essay
Contest and you want to participate, please contact Kay Anderson, Leakey, 830232-5019 (H), 830591-8080 (Cell). Mrs. Anderson will provide your teacher with the Contest Rules. This is a good opportunity to learn about writing essays. You will be required to write essays throughout your school years. DEADLINE FOR COMPLETING ESSAYS: Essays will be picked up at your school on January 23, 2017. Good Luck to each of You! We look forward to seeing outstanding essays from each of you.