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Leakey City Council Appoints New Member At Monday’s Leakey City Council meeting, council members voted unanimously to appoint John Buchanan to fill the unexpired term of his late brother, Hugh Buchanan. Both brothers were born and raised in the Frio Canyon. John Buchanan and his wife, Anita have two children, Jana and John Eric. The couple have devoted many hours to the Leakey community, so it seemed only logical John would fill the vacancy on the council. In other business, Real County Judge Garry Merritt appeared before the council to request a signature from Mayor Schneemann on a letter to TxDOT regarding the upcoming road construction. The letter requests a design plan that includes lighting and landscaping through the City limits, which is the main scope of the road construction. Following some discussion regarding any financial commitment, the council voted to approve the requested signature. Council members approved previous minutes, operating statements and payment of bills. With no further business the meeting was adjourned.

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New Councilmember John Buchanan

by Julie Becker

LtoR: Mayor Harry Schneemann, City Secretary Dee Dee Wally, John Buchanan, Bob Bowers, Jesus Rubio, Ken Auld and Carl Jensen

Leakey’s First Annual Father/ Son Contest Leakey’s First Annual Father/Son Contest was held this past Friday. Over 20 Father/Son duos participated in the event! A good time was had by all! The winners in the Junior High division were Gabriel Leiker and his dad, Brian.

In the JV division Damian Gonzalez and his dad, Rudy, were the undefeated champions. And in the Varsity division, Rylan Springer carried his dad, Mike, for the big win. Congrats to our winners and thank you to all who came out and cheered on their favorite Eagle!

Thank you also to the Eagle Booster Club for providing prizes for the champions and runner ups.

Principal Kay Keen presenting the Championship trophy to winners Damian and Rudy Gonzales in the JV division

All in the Family, Father and daughter earn degrees

by Laura Nelson, Director, Media/PR/Outreach Sul Ross State Univ. Rio Grande College

At Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College’s commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 13, Uvalde natives Arthur Thomas and his daughter, Christina Thomas, will both cross the stage.

Arthur will graduate with a Master’s in Education in General Education. Christina graduated in the summer with her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and is taking part in the ceremony.

“No, we didn’t plan for this to happen, it just worked out that way,” said Arthur. Christina added, “I wasn’t thrilled when I found out we would be at the same ceremony. I didn’t want Dad stealing my limelight, but I’ve accepted it now.”

Arthur teaches English at Del Rio High School and has 20 years of experience in the classroom.

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“Touching the life of others is my passion” ............................ Page 6

LETTER TO THE EDITOR ........................... Page 2

INDEX State News .................... Page 2 Legals/Jail Register ...... Page 3 Community News ......... Page 4-6 Feature Story ................. Page 7 Obituaries ...................... Page 8 Classifieds ..................... Page 12

Today’s Weather

High: 63° Low: 48°

The Spirit of ‘45 Charles L. Suehs was born in 1918, to Charles W. and Alice Naegelin Suehs in Castroville. He graduated from Castroville High School and played on their basketball team. He was introduced to Virginia “Mutzie” Schwegmann of San Antonio by a friend, Erna Wurzbach, of Rio Medina. Both loved to dance and often went to the movies or parties after she got through with her evening classes while in nurses training. He worked in his dad’s service station, and most of his schooling was from the “school of hard knocks”.

He entered the Army in September 1941, prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor. He was made a drill instructor at March Field, Riverside, California. He came to San Antonio to marry “Mutzie” in April 1943. She had completed her RN training prior to the wedding. For a honeymoon, the couple were placed at Sequim, Washington, on Puget Sound.

There the Signal Corps Radar unit was learning how to use radar, the cutting edge of technology at that time. They were there about 4 months and when he was to go overseas, she went home

He earned a master’s for the opportunity to assume leadership roles, but he is dedicated to continue teaching.

Christina will start Rio Grande College’s graduate counseling program in January. She currently works as a teacher’s aide at Dalton elementary and will soon start an internship at Elite Counseling. She plans to eventually work as a counselor and is exploring different fields.

Son and brother Arthur Thomas II is close to graduating from Rio Grande College with a Bachelor of Arts in History. The Thomas family also includes mom Ana, 16-year-old Christopher and 7-year-old Vivian.

Commencement exercises will be held Sat., Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Uvalde High School’s John Harrell Auditorium.

by Billie Franklin

to San Antonio. Charles went to North Africa, Sicily, Italy, and then the border of Spain following up the D-Day invasion of Normandy. Next his unit moved to France. It was near Nancy, France, where Charles and his unit saw the needs of an orphanage and with the help of family back home, provided much needed items for the children there. Also one morning a German pilot landed his plane, addressed Charles, who spoke the Alsatian dialect of German, and surrendered to him. This was that unit’s first prisoner. Next up was the job of supply sergeant and quartermaster for Charles. It was in this capacity that he noticed the advantage of the use of propane tanks, heaters, and as a cooking fuel source. Next up was Germany and his unit supported the final assault against Hitler’s army. Because of Charles’s German background, he was kept in Germany an extra 5 months to assist in language barrier problems. He also got to be a part of the liberation celebration in Paris. October 1945 he was released and came home to his wife and baby.

Moving back to Castroville, he again joined his family, working at his dad’s Mobile station. But he recalled the importance, and portability of “butane” or “propane”. He became known as “Butane Charley” as he opened his own business in Castroville. He attended a number of classes in San Antonio to finely craft his art with the appliances and irrigation pumps on farms. Because of the new idea of gas, it started slowly, but grew. He also hired veterans for a few days, months, and even years, in support of service men.

In the late 1960’s, he was elected Mayor of Castroville and again recognized a need. Thanks to him, a much needed sewer system is now in place. Then, in 1985, his wife was elected Mayor and he supported her wholeheartedly. As a team, they were both involved in church, the Chamber of Commerce, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and on the Medina County Historical Commission helped publish Volume 1 of the history of the county.

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Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Real County Commissioner’s Court Real County Commissioners held their regular meeting Monday, December 8, 2014 at 9 am in the Real County Courthouse Leakey Texas.

The meeting was called to order by Real County Judge Garry Merritt. Leakey ISD fifth grade class led the court in the Pledge of Allegiance to both the United States and Texas flags. Real County Commissioner Manuel Rubio made the motion to approve the minutes of the previous meetings, Real County Commissioner Bryan Shackelford seconded, motion approved.

Next on the agenda were the contract amendment requests from the grant process of the Texas Department of Agriculture Disaster relief grants for Oakmont/Saddle Mountain Subdivision.

Grant administrator Carl Esser spoke to the court regarding the need to close out the two-

by Julie Becker

year process by January 11, 2015 and return the undistributed funds to the state. Real County Judge Garry Merritt says “It’s unfortunate”.

Esser told the court that unfortunately they were unable to obtain additional water sources for the Oakmont Village/Saddle Mountain subdivision.

Shackelford asked Esser if the return of funds would hurt Real County in the future grant processes. Esser replied “No, Real County has its house in order and this should not affect any future grant processes.” Rubio asked the court if this return of funds and the inability to obtain additional water sources for the subdivision would affect some of the new subdivision plats presented to the court that were issued on the contingency of future water sources. Merritt said “Yes, based on unavailability of water the

new subdivisions would not be able to obtain a septic tank permit without a water source.

Real County commissioners then accepted the retirement letter from the Road and Bridge Supervisor Ruben Navarro. In Navarro’s letter to the commissioners court he states he will be retiring from his position effective December 31, 2014. Shackelford continued, as he has in the months past, discussion on matters regarding Camino Bajo Road. Shackelford said he would be meeting with Esser after today’s commissioners court to physically view the bridge in question on Camino Bajo Road and also the possibility for a grant funding of a new bridge to cross the Frio River. Shackelford also requested the subdivision plat and the right-of-way documents for review.

Commissioners approved prohibiting aerial

WHAT’S UP WITH THE GAS PRICES? I was driving home from Tyler, Texas last week and I needed gas.

It was late at night so I was looking for a “safe looking” place. You know, well lit and the whole nine yards. I didn’t find one and so I left Tyler where the price of gas was $3.26 per gallon and I finally stopped right off the highway at a relatively large, well lit station and paid $3.54 per gallon for gas. That really irked me! How does the price of gas fluctuate so much from one location to another!

Twenty eight cents per gallon? Ridiculous!

Well, I researched that this week, and while I found no real answers among the internet gobbledy gook to that particular question, I did find some interesting facts I will share with you today.

Most of us know that gasoline is manufactured from crude oil and that we do not produce all of our own in the United States, so we import from other countries as well. In 2013, about 33% of the petroleum consumed by the United States was imported from foreign countries. This was the lowest level since 1985.

(Petroleum includes crude oil and petroleum products. Petroleum products include gasoline, diesel fuel, heating oil, jet fuel, chemical feedstocks, asphalt, biofuels (ethanol and biodiesel), and other products.) In 2013, about 50% of the actual crude oil processed in U.S. refineries was imported.

Crude oil is a commodity in the US thanks to Reaganomics (deregulation) and it varies in price because it varies in quality.

Other factors, such as, the makeup of the oil or its market penetration, can also influence price.

Few things impact the world economy like the price of oil.

We use oil for everything, even power plants that make up the backbone of the global economy. As oil prices rise, costs go up for transportation companies, squeezing their profit margins and forcing them to raise prices, similarly affecting all the other companies that rely on them to transport products and people. By contrast, most energy companies benefit from higher oil prices, either from higher revenues for oil, or because of increased Dear Editor: Update on Nueces Canyon ISD School Lunches. This letter is to update the community on the progress of our school lunches. There has not been much improvement. The state made a visit to the cafeteria however, it was an announced visit so, I suggested that they have an unannounced visit next time. They said they held some interviews with some children. I have spoken to numerous kids that are at the elementary campus as well as the Jr. high/high school campus but none of them had the pleasure of being interviewed. The Food and Agriculture gave the cafeteria staff ideas on how to prepare and present food.

Again, there has not been much of a change. The Food and Agriculture also gave them ideas on how to make the lunch room inviting as in hanging up some nutrition info. and food pictures etc. There was not much effort put into that at all!

On another note, I’ve recently learned of another problem that has nothing to do with the cafeteria or the problem with the quality & quantity of the food. However, it involves the Nueces Canyon High School basket ball girls. I learned that they were told to remove themselves from the Facebook group “As one we stand tall (Parents n Students)” by their coach. IF NOT the consequences would be KICKED OUT OF ATHLETICS. The group

“As one we stand tall (Nueces Canyon ISD Parents n Students)” was formed for Nueces Canyon ISD parents and students to share suggestions as well as positive and negative opinions about the school lunches. This group was created with hopefulness to help improve our kids lunches as well as to give those who are afraid to say anything a chance to do so. If you don’t share with each other and speak up, how is the problem ever going to change or improve? I don’t see how a coach can make the players remove their self from a group that allows them to speak out! Isn’t there freedom of speech?

What does the cafeteria and school lunches have to do with basketball? I will continue to push for healthy, inviting, nutritious, hot meals. As I have all along. Like I’ve said numerous times this is for our children! With some of the actions being made toward some of the students, it shows me they (They being, some of the school faculty members as well as cafeteria faculty) know there IS a problem. Word of mouth was getting out... I will continue to speak out about the lunches until there is change 100%.

I think a parent/coach meeting should have taken place before a coach makes that decision about your child.

Donna Chavez

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demand for substitute energy sources. suppliers can guarantee an uninterrupted supply.

If you were driving back in the 1960s, you were used to gas prices I told you it was gobbledy gook! It is hard to know how America of about 25 cents a gallon. Adjusted for inflation, that works out got to the place where big business controls our lives and not to be about $1.63 per gallon today. Today, we’re paying more than the other way around. It is a very harsh reality that our own we used to, with the national average around $2.86 per gallon. So Federal Reserve values the dollar more than it values our starving what other factors are causing gas prices to rise? According to a children. report by BP Oil, worldwide demand for crude grew by 0.7 percent It is a harsh fact but a reality that “futures” in commodities: the from 2005 to 2006, a rate that equates to almost 253 million barrels two most important food and energy are controlled by the very, per year. very wealthy. So how much you paid for the basic ingredients Of some 60 countries surveyed by BP, demand was up in nearly in that corn bread you just took out of the oven was controlled 40 countries, while demand was flat or down in the other 20. For by Goldman Sachs or Morgan Stanley. (the two largest US the record, United States oil consumption decreased in 2006 to investors) below the levels of 2004. Against this reality of increased demand, Food for thought: According to the UN Food and Agriculture especially from developing countries with huge populations such Organization, the developing country food import bill soared from as China (demand up 6.7 percent in 2006), oil production has been $191 billion in 2006 to $254 billion in 2007. In FAO’s conservative fairly flat. Between the jump in demand and flat production, gas estimate, the number of those without enough to eat soared from prices have risen.

850 million in 2006 to nearly one billion in 2008. The fall of Several less obvious reasons are also behind jacked-up gas agricultural futures prices has yet to translate to a comparable prices: decrease in retail food prices.

The crude oil that has been “the easiest to get” has already been pumped from the ground. Oil companies have to work harder to obtain oil they pump out today, and that costs more.

Shawn Streib Gray, Broker The quality of crude oil available now is 830-232-4500 generally lower, making it more expensive to 230 US Hwy. 83 Leakey, Texas 78873 refine than the more desirable “light sweet” crude that was more widely available in years HOMES Property 042: Estate size lot in The Ranch. Huge Oak & past.

Property 002: 2 story family home in Saddle Mtn. on 2+ ac. pecan trees, ag. Exempt, underground elec. Frio access.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Thursday, December 11th, 2014

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fireworks for the upcoming new year celebration.

Budget adjustments were made for the 38th Judicial District budget, new salary adjustments for the Sheriff, Justice of the Peace Pct. 3 & 4 and the Nutrition Director. Budget adjustments were also made for the County Extension Agent and the District and County Clerk phone budget.

Real County Treasurer Mairi Gray presented bills for payments and the Treasurer’s report to the commissioners. As of December 8, 2014 the County shows a healthy balance of total funds available $707,484.53. Emergency Reserves for Real County show certificates of deposit with the First State Bank totaling $1,070,027.42.

Following acceptance of monthly reports and correspondence Commissioners Court was adjourned.

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Spacious main home, 5 rental units, 600’ Frio River frontage! $779,000 Property 013 : 96 Canyon Oaks Dr. in Concan. 3BD/ 3BA 1792 sq. ft. home. Great rental potential $229,500 REDUCED & OWNER FINANCE! Property 014: 121 Oakhurst Dr. 2.6 ac. private lot w/mobile + huge addition. Tastefully done. Garage/workshop. River Access! $129,000 Property 018: Darling 3/2 near Ingram Elem. Stone exterior.

New flooring and new CA/CH. Detached 1 car garage. $117,500 REDUCED Property 022 : INCOME PRODUCING! 2/1 house and 3/2 mobile home. Frio River access + close to Garner State Park. $126,500 REDUCED Property 023: 3BR/3.5BA on 5+ acs. w/Patterson Creek frontage. Excellent rental history. $349,000 HUGE REDUCTION Property 039: Beautiful & spacious 4Bd/3Ba on nearly 1 ac. in Twin Forks. Super floor plan, covered porch, newer constr. $225,000 Property 040: Newer rock home in River Tree. Heavily treed lot, unique touches throughout, outdoor fp, river park. $240,000 Property 041: 286 S. River Place Rd. 3/2 log home. Wraparound porch all 4 sides! 2.94 acs. Gorgeous river access! $250,000 REDUCED Property 050: 5+ acres, small cabin, fenced, private with lovely frontage on the West Frio River. All utilities in place. $178,500 Property 051: Stunning steel-frame home on 25 acs. w/ HUGE views. Guest cabin. No restrictions. Utopia off Hwy. 1050. $589,000 PENDING Property 053: 11226 N. RR 187 Log home on 10 acs. between Sabinal & Utopia! Handyman special. Utopia ISD. Just $147,500 Property 061: INCOME PRODUCING2BD/2BA condo in Concan. Resort style pool, covered balcony, pretty views. $124,999 Property 065: 3/2 brick house on RR337. No Restrictions.

Currently a successful nightly rental. CLOSE to river. $129,500 Property 071: 4/3 in Mtn. Valley--Concan. “Southern Comfort” Sleeps 16 @ $425/nt. Nice firepit and attached 1C garage. $319,000 REDUCED Property 072: Darling Spanish style on Getty St. in Uvalde.

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In-ground pool, entertaining areas, barn, unrestricted!

Owner is LREA $750,000 Property 084: 2BD/2BA home on 1⁄2 acre on Garner Field Rd. across from SWTJC. Excellent location. Well kept home. $239,900 Property 085: 179 Roy Chisum Rd. 4BR/3BA on .82 acs. w/ gorgeous & private river access! No restr. Potential for income! $385,000 LOTS Property 001 : 9.3 ac. Views, underground utilities and sensible restrictions. Borders a large ranch. Owner/Broker. $129,900 MAKE OFFER! NEWProperty 007 : Concan Country Club lot! On Starry Night cul-de-sac w/lots of trees. Great Price. $70,000 Property 011: Very nice 1.2 ac. lot ready for your RV in Frio River Place. Central water & elec. in place. River Access. $84,500 REDUCED Property 017: Frio River Frontage!!! 2+ ac. lot w/156’ of river. City water, meter loop and septic all in place. Must see! $189,900 REDUCED Property 019: 2 ac. lot in Saddle Mtn. No HOA, mobiles ok!

Has water meter, elec. at property. Lots of oaks. $49,000 Property 021: 3 view lots in Canyon Oaks—Concan, TX! 1+ ac. each. Water & elec. available, nightly rentals OK. $39,000 Per Lot Property 024: Frio River Place lot. Nearly THREE acres!

Water & elec. available. Nice river access. RV usage ok. $109,000 Property 026-027 : RIVER FRONT! Gorgeous oak and cypress trees, views of the mountains. $225,000 EA. POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING Property 028 : Frio River Place 1.51 acs. SUPER CLOSE to river. Water system& elec. Nice area. $75,000 POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING Property 032: Lot 68 in Concan Country Club is on golf course. 1⁄2 acre w/nice trees, all utilities, hole #2. Super nice! $75,000 Property 033: 5.16 ac. lot near town. City water & elec.

Gorgeous views, paved roads, security gate. $84,900 Property 036: 8.65 acs. In Shady Oaks. Private yet minutes from town. Lots of big oaks. Electricity available. $69,000

Property 045-046 : Canyon Oaks/Concan lots. River access, elec./ water available. 1ac. $42,500 per lot Property 047: 1+/- ac. lot Mountain Valley in Concan. Close to golf course, House Pasture, Frio. Rentals OK!!! $89,000 Property 048: Beautiful, heavily treed lot in The Ranch.

Oak, pecan & elm trees in abundance. 6.37 acs. Frio River access. $143,325 Property 052: 5+ acres just West of Leakey. Fronts on John Buchanan Rd. Bldg. site faces east and is ready to go! $52,500 Property 054:Riverfront lot in Concan. Rentals ok. Decades old hand-crafted stone staircase to river. Heartstone Subdv. $319,000 Property 055: Two adjacent lots in Emerald Oaks Subdivision. Each lot is 1/2 acre. Very nice area. $22,500 EACH Property 059: Lot #260 in Twin Forks. Very close to Cathedral Park and the beautiful Frio River! Water & Elec. available. $25,000 Property 063:Heartstone Subdivision in Concan! .88 ac. river access lot w/all underground utilities, paved roads, gated entry. $109,000 NEWProperty 064: Another beautiful lot in The Ranch! 5.76 ac. Ag. Exempt taxes, river access, backs to larger acreage for privacy. $139,000 Property 066-068: 3 adjacent tracts in Deer Creek Estates— Rio Frio, TX. Beautiful homesites with views! 9-12 acs. $9,000 PER AC Property 074: 5.02 ac. lot in The Ranch in Concan. Ag. Exempt for tax purposes. Beautiful river access. Wonderful homesite! $108.000 Property 077: Seven 1 acre lots in Tierra Linda in Concan!

Beautiful, flat, easy to build. Close to golf & House Pasture. $79,000 each Property 078: 5+ ac. River Front lot in Rancho Real north of Leakey. West Frio frontage, no utilities. $89,000 Property 081-83: 1-9 ac. lots in Concan. You have to see these lots. All utilities and VIEWS for miles. $39,500-$49,500--$55,500 ACREAGE Property 008: Rancho Real hunting tract. 25.61 acres, about 100 yds. from elec! Views, not too hard to access. $60,183 Property 016: All useable land on this 10.43 ac. tract between Sabinal and Utopia. Good horse property. Hunting OK. $57,365 Property 025 : RR336 north of Leakey. 17+ acs. West prong of the Frio River on eastern boundary $222,000 Property 029 : 260 acs. +/- WILL DIVIDE Hwy. 337W frontage. Call Martin for all the details! $4250 per acre Property 030: Five (5) Spring Country hunting tracts totaling 68 acres. Will possibly divide. $153,000 Property 034: 21.62 ac. of rough, rugged country! Great for hunting. 4x4 needed to access. Gorgeous views. $54,050 Property 035: 35 acs. of great hunting in Spring Country Ranch. Access to spring fed pool. 4x4 needed. No utilities. $104,940 Property 049: 12.78 acs. in Leakey Hills. Hunting or recreational. Easy access. Great price! $39,000 PENDING Property 058: 39 ac. in Rancho Real. Big views and great hunting. 4x4 is a MUST to access this property. $79,960 NEWProperty 060: 125 ac. west of Leakey on Hwy 337.

Electricity on 2 sides. Frontage on highway and County Rd. $4,250 per acre NEWProperty 062:12+ acs. STUNNING views. Easy access via county road. West of Leakey. Elec available. Great homesite. $4,000 per acre Property 076: 25+ AC @Reagan Wells. Elec available.

Gorgeous creek and swimming hole. No restrictions. Hwy. frontage. $282,238 Property 079: 39.66 acs. well set up for hunting. Wonderful cabin w/all the comforts of home + stunning views. Spring Country. $150,000 NEWProperty 086: 26.69 acs. west of Leakey 6 miles.

County Road frontage. Elec available. Rough to rolling terrain. $4,000 per acre COMMERCIAL Property 3-6: 1+ ac. Commercial lots Concan. Frontage on US HWY 83. All utilities available. $139,000-$149,000 Property 012: 89 Roy Chisum Rd. 13.9 acs. Sunrise Ridge.

Spacious main home, 5 rental units, 600’ Frio River frontage! $779,000 Property 020: RIVER RAGS ‘N RHINESTONES. Hwy 83 includes SIX acres of commercial land! All FFE & $240k in inventory. $640,000 Property 031: Riverfront home in the Frio Pecan Farm! In rental pool. Lots of amenities. $269,000 Property 37, 38 & 69: 2BD/2BA log cabins in Frio Pecan Farm. Lowest price! Income producing $155,000 TO 159,000 each Property 056: LEAKEY BEVERAGE BARN. Turn key opportunity for established business! Land & FFE included!

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JAIL REGISTER

Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report November 30 - December 6, 2014

November 30- December 6, 2014 NETHERTON,BRADLEY JOE ,25 W/ M, LEAKEY, TEXAS, A/O SHERIDAN, BURGLARY OF HABITATION BURGLARY OF BUILDING ( X 2) IN CUSTODY

11/30/2014 @ • 253 responded to Pecan Shadows in Leakey for a loud music complaint • 1030 responded to South Frio Street in Camp Wood for a disturbance call 12/1/2014 @ • 903 responded to Pendley Road in Leakey for civil service

Real County Law Officers James E. Brice, Sheriff Chris Sheridan, Deputy Sheriff Bruce Carr, Deputy Sheriff Nathan Johnson, Deputy Sheriff Jim Wilson, Constable Joe Tolleson, Constable Corporal Jake Sanchez, DPS Highway Patrol Clint Graham, TPWD Game Warden

Randy L. Crispin ATTORNEY AT LAW (next to Rolling Hills Medical)

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12/2/2014 @ 1530 responded to US Highway 83 South of Leakey for a motor vehicle accident 12/3/2014 @ 1019 responded to Ranch Road 336 North of Leakey for civil service

The Frio Canyon Chamber of Commerce and The Uvalde Area Chamber of Commerce

Notice is hereby given that Frio Canyon EMS, Inc. (FCEMS) has requested a variance from the Texas Department of Health Services to operate their EMS service while not in compliance with the law. The variance, if approved would allow the FCEMS to operate their emergency vehicles without meeting the minimum staffing requirement of at least two certified Emergency Care Attendants while responding to and transporting emergency patients. A public hearing is scheduled for December the 15, 2014 at the Real County Courthouse in Leakey, TX at 6:00 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend.

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.

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Statement on Governor-elect Abbott Visit to White House AUSTIN – Texas Governor-elect Greg Abbott attended a series of briefings for newly-elected governors at the White House today, where he discussed job creation with the President, Vice President and senior officials. Spokesman Matt Hirsch released the following statement: “Governor-elect Abbott was invited to meet with the President, Vice President and senior cabinet and administration officials at the White House today. During today’s meetings, Governor-elect Abbott discussed how the State of Texas can work with the federal government on workforce development, education and infrastructure issues, including

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reducing regulations to ensure that job growth remains robust in Texas, and how Texas’ strategies of keeping government small and allowing businesses to flourish can be employed to improve job creation across the country. Governor-elect Abbott spoke to the importance of securing the border, and discussed federal funding for health care and education costs associated with the influx of unaccompanied minors that came across Texas’ border this summer with officials including HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell, Education Secretary Arne Duncan and Domestic Policy Council Director Cecilia Muñoz.”

Governor-elect Abbott met with President Obama, Vice President Biden, Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx, Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Burwell, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, National Economic Council Director Jeff Zients, Office of Management and Budget Director Shaun Donovan and Domestic Policy Council Director Cecilia Muñoz. Abbott was joined

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Sabinal EMS, Inc. reports the following information.

“For November 2014 Sabinal EMS responded to a total of 7 dispatches where 7 response forms were issued. 3 received treatment but were not transported, 1 transported to Uvalde Memorial Hospital, 3 transported to Medina Regional Hospital, The State granted variance was used 0 time out of the 18 calls, and 9 days were covered using the variance.

Sabinal EMS, Inc. is currently operating under a variance granted

by Texas Department of State Health Services. The law requires two certified personnel on the ambulance at all times. The variance allows Sabinal EMS, Inc. to operate out of compliance by allowing one noncertified driver and one certified technician.”

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As of now, the creation of the foundation is in progress, trenches for technology and plumbing access are being dug out, as well as the preliminary installation of the ground plumbing. If all goes according to plan, this phase will be completed by January 16th, 2015, and on February 2nd the metal building, including the roof, will be delivered and the next phase of construction will begin.

by Taos Trees Leakey ISD Yearbook Staff

Dr. Barbara Skipper, InterimSuperintendent, stated that the construction is on time and approximately $20K under budget. As the 2014-15 school year seems to be passing by quickly, excitement about the progressive construction of the new

facilities can be felt in the air around the Leakey campus. Reality of something that was once just a dream seems to be settling in to their hearts and minds, and the positivity of pride is contagious.

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Leakey ISD struck gold when Patricia M. Sewell accepted the position as the new school counselor for the 2014-2015 school year. Earning her Bachelors of Business Administration in 1993 and her Masters in Education in 1996 both from Sul Ross University, Sewell has worked in many facets of student administration.

Presented with many awards from previous experiences such as the Employee of the Year at Concordia University at Austin, Employee of the Month at Theodore Roosevelt High School, and the Pride Award from Winston Churchill High School in San Antonio, Sewell has already proven herself to be extremely helpful at Leakey ISD, a fact that the 2015 senior class knows very well.

Patricia Sewell has already conducted several financial aid meetings with members of the senior class and has been very willing to lend a hand in the application process. In addition, she has been collecting college acceptance letters from seniors who have been accepted into college for display on her “Wall of Fame,” which shows the pride she holds for the young men and women who are planning to pursue a higher level of education.

Mrs. Sewell’s previous experiences and background have allowed her insight into the process of applying to college, and she has been very committed towards using this experience to help the senior class in their college endeavors.

As with most Leakey ISD staff, Sewell wears more than one hat. As

student council advisor, she recently escorted the Leakey Student Council to a leadership convention in Austin, Texas where they all had so much fun while learning so many new things.

Sewell has been a perfect addition to Leakey ISD, and all students are thankful to have her as their counselor. She is also very happy to be a Leakey Eagle, demonstrating her pride every morning when she concludes the morning announcements by saying “Eagle Pride is Alive!”

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amazed and you already know I had to try it for myself!” says AnaLisa Glass, Davis’s English II teacher. Glass had heard about this virtual keyboard about 15 years ago at a technology training at Allen ISD near Dallas, but assumed it had never come to pass. Davis found his for a bargain at around $40, but they range anywhere from $60 to $150 on Amazon.com. This makes a person wonder what is coming next. As quoted

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An optimistic football season fell short for the Leakey Eagles’ expectations as a team and the community as a whole for a playoff berth. The Eagles focus then changed from the natural grass of the football field to the hardwood of the basketball court. With no time to waste, the Eagles transformed from a locker room jam-packed with helmets and cleats into a basketball-oriented atmosphere. The tone of the players’ mindset was bittersweet with the end of one season and the beginning of another with hopes of a basketball program

filled with success and a spot in the play-offs. The Leakey Eagles lost only three seniors from the varsity squad of 2013-14, which made it only one game deep into playoffs. With experience and high basketball IQ in favor of a varsity team as a unit, the 2014-15 Eagles were ready to answer the call with a composed attitude. The team attended their first official basketball practice on Monday,

Band Booster Club ANNOUNCEMENT If you bought a poinsettia from the eagle band boosters don’t forget to pick them up on Wednesday December 10th, at the band hall from 4 to 6.

November 10th. With a mere two weeks of practice and organization of a game plan for the season opener against CenterPoint in Leakey on Friday, November 21st, the Eagles looked good, despite their short time on the court. The Eagles did not come up with the shots needed to win this match, but are confident they will not make the same mistakes in the next match-up against Junction on December 9th. The Lady Eagles’ season began on November 11th and their next match-up will also be on December 9th against Harper. Girls’ and Boys’ Eagle Basketball will not be running on the same schedule until January 2nd, 2015.

To download the schedules for all junior high and high school Eagle teams, visit the school’s website at www.leakeyisd.net and click on the Athletics tab. The solid and continued backing of Eagle Athletics by their community is greatly appreciated by the players and the coaches. Come out, enjoy a game or three , and support your Leakey Eagles Basketball Program.

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The Advent Bible Study will meet today from 11:30 to 1 pm, open to all who want to prepare their hearts for the Birth of the Prince of Peace. Just bring a lunch and join in the experience.

The Children’s Christmas Pageant will be held during the morning worship service on December 21. A special guest will arrive to see who is naughty or nice. It is open to all.

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Bingo and Luncheon Last Sunday, there was a frito pie dinner served and a drawing for 14 items in a raffle sponsored by Maria Banda. Proceeds go to support the church.

On the same day, the Matachinis came to dance at Petra Avila’s home at 2 pm, the Luna sisters at 4 pm, and at the home of Elena Gonzales at 6 pm. These dances are dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe. The dancers are in colorful costume; last year they selected the color green, this year was purple. They make their own Indian costumes, do their own beadwork, and attach many bells to each skirt. Dance is to the beat of drums.

Today Religious Education class will be held from 5 to 5:45 pm.

Las Mananitas will be on Friday, December 12 at 6 am, followed by breakfast in the small hall. Menudo is on the menu and you can add your own favorite dish to share with others.

Mass will be at the normal time, 6:30 pm.

Las Posadas will begin on Sunday, December 14 at pm. During the week, Las Posadas will be held at 5 pm. Due to activities at school, there will be no Posadas on Monday, December 15, nor on Thursday, December 18.

On Wednesday December 17, the band and students from Sabinal ISD will be playing and singing at about 11 AM. Then at 11:30 there will be a luncheon of tamales, beans, and rice. You are invited to bring a salad or dessert. We will also play bingo. Please bring a prize.

North Pole Treat

At the little park south of the post office, the ladies have been hard at work, fixing a special treat to see. At night, all lit up, you see Santa, Mrs. Claus, the reindeer, and a lot more. New York City’s store windows have nothing on Sabinal. Drive by tonight for a pleasant surprise. Ladies caught decorating were Alma Martinez and Juanita Villa. They deserve a hand for a job well done.

Santa’s Visit

This past Monday at First State Bank of Uvalde, Sabinal Branch, open house was celebrated with cookies, punch, Santa, and pictures for all, courtesy of the bank. Did I sit in Santa’s lap? You bet I did! Did I fib and say I had been good? No, I confessed to being naughty! However, I am looking forward to my picture with Saint Nick.

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Passions can be passed on through generations just as traditions can. For one family, the passion may be painting sailboats, and for another, it could be painting detailed sceneries with flour and eggs.

Thirty six years ago, Jessie McFaddin traded in her nursing scrubs for an apron.

Although her degree is in nursing, baking has always been something she has enjoyed doing. It is not just for fun, though, since she donates cakes to kids in need along with the Lion’s Club Action.

“I started by supporting kids and the community,” McFaddin said. “My husband was the principal here [in Utopia] and a lot of times he was senior class sponsor.”

It is true in every class that some kids may be better off than the rest, and sometimes, the kids who need the most help have no one to turn to - which is where McFaddin came in.

“I helped kids who needed a little help and who needed cake,” McFaddin said. “But I bake just locally, only for friends and family.”

McFaddin hopes to continue donating cakes to the senior class for a long while, or at least until she does not enjoy it anymore. Passions burn brightly, but some passions can

eventually burn out.

McFaddin’s passion is far from burning out, and senior classes can recognize the fact. Even though her talent was given room to grow while her husband was the principal, she actually began to decorate cakes in 1980. This was when she first realized that this was something she enjoyed without wanting to further her talent to a regional level.

“I’ve baked and decorated professionally and now I just want to do it locally,” McFaddin says. “But I’ve always baked, ever since I was growing up.”

After she went off to college, McFaddin learned how to make bizarre and intricate cakes - including a three-tiered peacock. For the public, making such complicated cakes might seem impossible, but she thinks otherwise.

“Once you get the plan for the cake, it is not difficult,” McFaddin explains. “This is the same for every decorated cake.”

McFaddin has passed on her fondness of cakes to her daughter as well as her grandchildren. Among donating cakes, sewing, and having a toy drive for Christmas within the community, McFaddin stays very family oriented and watches her grandchildren while her daughter is at work.

“Cooking is an enjoyment, but I would say that my real passion is family and living life. Everyday, there is my family, the people around me, and the world I know,” McFaddin says. “Touching the life of others is my passion.”

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Read It Again “Read it again,” words rarely heard these days. What with television and such, the tradition of oral reading is slowly becoming a thing of the past and I am as guilty as everyone else but with that said how about creating a new Christmas tradition just in case you don’t already have one. Yes, read a story aloud to children, family, friends or just anyone who will listen, or just read aloud to yourself. There are many tales of Christmas but if you don’t want to look for one, here are a few long time favorites that have stood the test of time.

The Bible Story Of course, the best story of Christmas is the oldest one known to man.

You find it in the Bible. From the Book of Luke comes the story of the birth of Jesus. In case you have not read it in a while here is an excerpt from the story. Refer to the Bible for the story in its entirety.

2:7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

2:8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

2:9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

2:10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

2:11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.

2:12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

2:13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 2:14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

The Tale of Jane Long Moving along to 1821 Texas, this is a story that not many hear told during the Christmas time but it happened then, nonetheless. Jane Wilkinson Long, her six-year-old daughter, Ann, and a young servant girl named Kian were left in the fort on Bolivar Point at Galveston Bay. Her husband left with a group of soldiers to help protect Texas from Spanish rule. Did I mention that Jane was expecting a baby? However, when her husband left in October, he planned to return in a few weeks and there were about fifty solders left to guard the fort.

The few weeks came and went, her husband did not return, and the soldiers slowly began to drift away until all were gone. Jane refused to leave. The winter was extremely hard on this young mother but she was extremely resourceful. On December 21, 1821, Jane delivered her baby.

The next day she was up and about retrieving fish that were frozen in Galveston Bay to serve for their Christmas dinner.

The day after Christmas brought her news of her husband’s imprisonment in Mexico. Life made a drastic change when she noticed canoes of Indians coming across the bay towards them. She and Kian loaded the cannon and fired it towards the Indians. The Indians continued to paddle, in the other direction, creating an exciting Christmas memory for Jane.

Jane left Bolivar Point in March of 1822. She received notification of her husband’s death in Mexico in July of 1822. Jane went down in history as the “Mother of Texas.” Originally, historians thought that her third daughter was the first Anglo born in Texas. Researchers have since found earlier recorded births and few remember Jane’s Christmas of 1821.

“The Night before Christmas” Most of us have committed to memory that favorite poem, “The Night before Christmas.” Originally penned, “A Visit from St. Nicholas”, this 1822 poem soon became known by the opening line. The author, Clement Clark Moore, wrote the poem for his children and hopping to remain anonymous. The poem first appeared in print on December 23, 1823 in the New York Sentinel with the author unknown. Mr. Moore finally stepped up and put his name to this much-loved poem in his first book of poetry, published in 1844.

You find this poem standing alone in books of its own. My favorite is the hard cover book, illustrated by Tasha Tudor. Miss Tudor lived in a 1740 farmhouse in Vermont and actually set her artwork for “The Night before Christmas” in her very own house. The ornaments she painted onto the tree, the animals playing around the house, and some of the toys in Santa’s sack are all from her home and collections, which makes the book all that more special.

“Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.”

Here is hopping that you take the time read this aloud on Christmas Eve this year.

“A Christmas Carol” One of my favorite Christmas stories of all time is written by one of my favorite authors of all time. It begins with the words, “Marley was dead: to begin with.” What an opening line and doesn’t it make you want to read more? The date was December 17, 1843 when this Christmas story that would begin its journey to become the most, second to the Bible version, enjoyed story about Christmas.

There are many versions of this best loved tale. The movie is inspiring and entertaining to watch. The author, Charles Dickens, set his story in a home along with celebrated issues outside of the religious ceremonies.

It actually stresses the concept of a traditional Christmas celebration that we celebrate today. The author’s tale of celebration and giving works around an unusual twist that makes the story different and very appealing.

I first heard “A Christmas Carol” in Leakey ISD Elementary. Our teacher read it to us and I immediately was intrigued. I guess that it was the story of Christmas woven around ghosts and a grumpy old man that kept my attention.

The copy of the book that I have is titled, “Christmas Books, Christmas Stories,” by Charles Dickens. I rescued this old tattered book when they weeded from the Leakey School Library years ago. A Mrs. Graham gave the book to the library on December 17, 1949. This publication of the book is full of illustrations by Frederick Barnard. Barnard illustrated Dickens’ works from 1871 to 1879. Over this period, he contributed over 450 pieces for work for as illustrations to Dickens’ works. I enjoy the illustrations in this tattered old book as much as the story itself.

Find a copy of “A Christmas Carol” and find out what happens between, “Marley is dead,” and “…God bless us, everyone.” You will be pleasantly entertained.

“Little House on the Prairie” Another group of Christmas stories for adults and children alike are the Christmas stories of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Taken from the well-loved and read “Little House on the Prairie” series, the Christmas stories are in a category of their own and enjoyed by all individually. I imagine that many of our ancestors celebrated Christmas much in the way of the Ingalls family. I think that “The Long Winter,” might be one of my favorites. The winter of 1880 was extremely hard on the folks living in the plains of Kansas. If you read my series about John Leakey, you will remember that the blizzard of 1880 almost put him out of business when he was ranching in North Dakota. Anyway, “The Long Winter” tells a great story of how those people survived and eventually had a Christmas to remember, in May. “Christmas in McDade, Texas 1883” Mike Cox stated about a not so joyful Christmas story, “While not quite on the level of “A Christmas Carol,” “The Miracle on 42nd Street,” or “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas,” the story of the McDade Christmas cleanup has become one of Texas’ more frequently told Yuletide tales.”

I read an account of this story, written in the first person by an extended family member. Her account made this tale of the 1883 Christmas

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“A Journey in Search of Christmas” Owen Wister, author of The Virginian, wrote an interesting tale of Christmas in his novel, Lin McLean. It is from Lin McLean that we find the story, “A Journey in Search of Christmas.” In this story, a young cowboy leaves the cow camp to spend his pay on things other than Christmas. In the end, he learns the true meaning. You can find and read this story in its entirety at the following link. http://www.cowboypoetry.com/journey.htm#Chapter 1 Frederick Remington, western artist, penned the illustrations to this story Chances are that every one of you has seen some of his work in one place or the other. The story has three full page Remington illustrations in it that you can enjoy at the link.

John Henry Faulk Storyteller, John Henry Faulk was born August 21, 1913 in Texas. Faulk multisystems intervention graduated from the University of Texas. Upon graduation, he taught at rachel goodman yates, ph.d., l.m.f.t. the university. Later he would be known for his writings and storytelling psychotherapist advocate abilities. He was quite the character though and in the 1950’s he was branded as a communist but the charges were dropped. Later he was part of the television show Hee Haw. He died in 1990 in Austin, Texas. His the “hoffice” at 60 chidress lane following Christmas story is recorded and can be heard at the following p.o.b. 1251 leakey, texas 78873 link. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5028755 A portion of the transcript of Faulk’s Christmas Story begins: 830-232-4343 cell 830-591-3625 “The day after Christmas a number of years ago, I was driving down fax 775-923-7353 a country road in Texas. And it was a bitter cold, cold morning. And talkingriver@hctc.net walking ahead of me on the gravel road was a little bare-footed boy with non-descript ragged overalls and a makeshift sleeved sweater tied around his little ears. I stopped and picked him up. Looked like he was about 12 years old and his little feet were blue with the cold. He was carrying an orange.

And he got in and had the brightest blue eyes one ever saw. And he turned a bright smile on my face and says, “I’m-a going down the road about two miles to my cousins. I want to show him my orange old Santa Claus brought me.” But I wasn’t going to mention Christmas to him because I figured he came from a family — the kind that don’t have Christmas. But he brought it up himself. He said, “Did old Santa Claus come to see you, Mister?” And I said, “Yes. We had a real nice • Deliveries • Relocating Christmas at our house and I hope you had the same.” He paused for a • Foundations moment, looked at me. And then with all the sincerity in the world said, HENRY PENNEY KNIPPA, TEXAS • Set-ups • Re-leveling “Mister, we had the wonderfulest Christmas in the United States down to our place. Lordy, it was the first one we ever had had there...”

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Laura Ingals Wilder tells that one Christmas she was excited to find a new tin cup, peppermint candy, a small heart shaped cake and a brand new penny in her stocking. It doesn’t seem like much by today’s standards however for a young girl at that time it was a lot. It was the spirit of Christmas.

No matter the amounts, or the size, or the quantity, Christmas seems to find its way everywhere, then and now. The Christmas traditions go back a very long way. The interpretations vary and always will. Christmas is recalling the birth of a baby and the traditions are born out of celebration of that special birth. It is more than simply giving and receiving. It can be as simple as just a kind word, a piece of candy or an orange. The more things change, the more they remain the same or something like that.

The following is my favorite Christmas poem by cowboy poet, Bruce Kiskaddon.

The Old Time Christmas I like the way we used to do When cattle was plenty and folks was few.

The people gathered from far and near, and They barbecued a big fat steer.

The kid’s tried staying awake because, They reckoned they might ketch Santa Claus.

Next mornin’ you’d wake ‘em up to see, What he’d left neath the Christmas tree.

It was Christmas then for the rich and poor, And every ranch was an open door.

The waddy that came on a company hoss Was treated the same as the owner and boss.

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For every feller in them days knew To behave hisself as a man should do Some had new boots which they’s shore admire When they warmed their feet in front of a fire And the wimmin folds had new clothes too, But not like the wimmin of these days do.

Sometimes a drifter came riding in, Some feller that never was seen again.

And each Christmas day as the years went on We used to wonder where they’d gone.

I like to recall the Christmas night.

The tops of the mountains capped with white.

The starts so bright they seemed to blaze, And the foothills swum in a silver haze.

Them good old days is past and gone The time and the world and the change does on.

And you cain’t do things like you used to do When cattle was plenty and folks was few.

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O B I T U A R I E S Philip Lane Langford

Paul Irvin Gass, Sr.

(June 30, 1962 - December 5, 2014) Philip Lane Langford of Utopia and San Antonio departed this life on December 5, 2014 at an in-patient hospice center in San Antonio. Lane was born on June 30, 1962 in Plainview, Texas to Delbert and Beverly (Woodward) Langford. He graduated from Plainview High School in 1980 and from Abilene Christian University in 1986, with a BA in Missions. He excelled in music and shared his exceptional soulful voice all of his life.

Lane was a caring, kind, intelligent, compassionate, energetic, joyful individual whose greatest passion in life was loving and serving others. He was an adventurous, generous soul who traveled the world as a missionary, educator and caregiver.

Lane worked in Africa with the Nigerian Christian Hospital, serving alongside physicians caring for patients and educating villagers about the importance of healthcare. He taught English in public schools for two years in Japan. He then worked with the Houston Outdoor Education Center, giving all fifth graders in Houston one week away from city-life to experience and learn from nature. He also worked as a massage therapist

(March 24, 1926 - December 8, 2014)

for many years, and was the loving caregiver for his Nana for the last few years of her life.

The past six years Lane chose to live in San Antonio near his family. He worked at Starbucks and was also involved in his community as a volunteer and activist. Lane always strived to raise awareness of injustice and suffering, and to affect a positive change in the world!

Those left to cherish his memory are: his parents who live in Utopia; sisters, Lauri Horton (Kevin), Lisa Loney and Jennifer Massey (Jon), all of San Antonio, Texas; nieces, Erin Lane (David), Katie Loney, Meaghan Loney all of Uvalde, and McCartney Sleed of San Antonio; nephews, Michael Loney (Ami) of Grand Prairie, Texas, Daniel Horton (Sarah) of Dallas, Caleb Horton and Jordon Sleed, both of San Antonio.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Hal and Clara Woodward and Alfred and Lucy Langford.

Lane blessed every life he touched on this earth. Now Heaven is blessed with his presence. A celebration of Lane’s life will be held at the Utopia Church of Christ on Main Street, Saturday, December 13, 2014 at 1:30.

In lieu of flowers please send memorials to Body and Soul Ministries, P.O. Box 1926, Colleyville, TX 76034

Love is not Jealous, so Why is God?

Paul Irvin “Red” Gass, Sr. passed into the arms of the Lord on December 8, 2014 at his residence at the age of 88.

He was born on March 24, 1926 in Sabinal to Randolph G. Gass and Elsie Havens Gass. Red was an experienced carpenter and contractor. He loved to hunt arrowheads, deer, and fishing. His family was foremost in his life. Red and Roberta Hobbs were married on March 24, 1946 in Uvalde. He is survived by his wife of 68 years; daughter, Paula Gilleland and husband, Leslie of Sabinal; sons, Paul Gass, Jr. and Mike Gass and wife, Kim, all of Uvalde; grandchildren, Shea Gilleland and husband, Joe Contreras; Wesley Gilleland; Tammi Burris and husband, Cory; Paul Gass III and wife, Cody; and Coby Gass; great-grandchildren, Robbie Rodriguez and wife, Christina; Karlee, Kamryn, Joseph, and Julianna Contreras; Cody and Kyle Burris; Caitlin, Hailey, and Memphis Gilleland; and Taylor Gass; great-great-grandchildren, Au’Bri-Anah and Lai’Lee-Anah Rodriguez; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Elmer, Acie, T.J., Lemuel, and D.D. Gass; and sisters, Edna Aten, Lida Morgan, and Maureen Cave. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Hillcrest Cemetery. Rev. Lonnie Moore will officiate. Pallbearers will be Wesley Gilleland, Joe Contreras, Paul Gass III, Coby Gass, Cory Burris, Robbie Rodriguez, and Ron Rushing.

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by Eric Lyons, M.Min.{Part 2 of 2}

Charlie Gant Evangelist - Real County Church (830) 232 4777 P.O. Box 837, Leakey, TX 78873 charliegant@hotmail.com

(Read this article in its entirety at: http://ap.lanexdev.com/AllegedDiscrepancies.aspx?article=777 and see Part I in last week’s Herald. This is Part II of two parts. - CG) Three times in 1 Corinthians, Paul used this word in a good sense to encourage his brethren to “earnestly desire (zeeloúte)” spiritual gifts (12:31; 14:1,39). He obviously was not commanding the Corinthians to sin, but to do something that was good and worthwhile. Later, when writing to the church at Corinth, the apostle Paul was even more direct in showing how there was such a thing as “godly jealousy.” He stated: I am jealous for you with godly jealousy. For I have betrothed you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ. But I fear, lest somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds may be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. For if he who comes preaches another Jesus whom we have not preached, or if you receive a different spirit which you have not received, or a different gospel which you have not accepted—you may well put up with it (2 Corinthians 11:2-4, emp. added).

Paul’s burning desire was for the church at Corinth to abide in the love of God. As a friend of the bridegroom (Christ), Paul used some of the strongest language possible to encourage the “bride” of Christ at Corinth to be pure and faithful.

In a similar way, Jehovah expressed His love for Israel in the Old Testament by proclaiming to be “a jealous God” (Exodus 20:5; Deuteronomy 4:24). He was not envious of the Israelites’ accomplishments or possessions, but was communicating His strong love for them with anthropomorphic language. The Scriptures depict a spiritual marriage between Jehovah and His people. Sadly, during the period of the divided kingdom, both Israel and Judah were guilty of “playing the harlot” (Jeremiah 3:6-10). God called Israel’s idolatrous practice “adultery,” and for this reason He had “put her away and given her a certificate of divorce” (3:8). This is not the “lunatic fury of a rejected or supplanted suitor,” but a “zeal to protect a love-relationship” (Packer, p. 189). Jehovah felt for Israel “as the most affectionate husband could do for his spouse, and was jealous for their fidelity, because he willed their invariable happiness” (Clarke, 1996, emp. added).

Song of Solomon 8:6 is further proof that love and jealousy are not always opposed to each other.

To her beloved, the Shulamite said: “Put me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm.

For love is as strong as death, jealousy is as severe as Sheol; its flashes are flashes of fire, the very flame of the Lord” (NAS). In this passage, love and jealousy actually are paralleled to convey the same basic meaning (see Tanner, 1997, p. 158)—that (aside from one’s love for God) marital love is “the strongest, most unyielding and invincible force in human experience” (NIV Study Bible, 1985, p. 1012). In this sense, being a jealous husband or wife is a good thing. As one commentator noted, married persons “who felt no jealousy at the intrusion of a lover or an adulterer into their home would surely be lacking in moral perception; for the exclusiveness of marriage is the essence of marriage” (Tasker, 1967, p. 106).

Truly, love has a jealous side. There is a sense in which one legitimately can be jealous for what rightfully belongs to him (see Numbers 25). Such is especially true in the marriage relationship.

Israel was God’s chosen people (Deuteronomy 7:6). He had begun to set them apart as a special nation by blessing their “father” Abraham (Genesis 12:1ff; 17:1-27). He blessed the Israelites with much numerical growth while living in Egypt (Exodus 1:7, 12, 19; Deuteronomy 26:5; cf.

Genesis 15:5; 46:3). He delivered them from Egyptian bondage (Exodus 3-12). And, among other things, He gave them written revelation, which, if obeyed, would bring them spiritually closer to Jehovah, and even would make them physically superior to other nations, in that they would be spared from various diseases (see Exodus 15:26). Like a bird that watches over her eggs and young with jealousy, preventing other birds from entering her nest, God watched over the Israelites with “righteous” jealousy, unwilling to tolerate the presence of false gods among his people (see Exodus 20:3-6; Joshua 24:14-16,19-20). Such “godly jealousy” (cf. 2 Corinthians 11:2) was not what Paul had in mind in 1 Corinthians 13:4.

REFERENCES Clarke, Adam (1996), Adam Clarke’s Commentary (Electronic Database: Biblesoft).

Feinberg, Charles Lee (1942), “Exegetical Studies in Zechariah: Part 10,” Bibliotheca Sacra, 99:428-439, October.

Forrester, E.J. (1996), “Jealousy,” International Standard Bible Encyclopaedia (Electronic Database Biblesoft).

McKinsey, C. Dennis (1992), [On-line], URL: http://members.aol.com/chas1222/bepart56.html.

NIV Study Bible (1985), (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan).

Packer, J.I. (1973), Knowing God (London: Hodder and Stoughton).

Tanner, J. Paul (1997), “The Message of the Song of Songs,” Bibliotheca Sacra, 154: 142-161, April.

Tasker, R.V.G. (1967), The Epistle of James (London: Tyndale Press).

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REAL COUNTY WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION THANKS & RECOGNIZES LOCAL BUSINESSES

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BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray 2 cans (8 oz each) Hunt’s® Tomato Sauce with Basil, Garlic and Oregano 2 cups water 1 pkg (12 oz each) refrigerated butternut squash pieces 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 pound bulk Italian pork sausage 1/2 cup dry ditalini pasta, uncooked 1 pkg (6 oz each) baby spinach leaves Spray inside of 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Add tomato sauce, water, squash and garlic powder to slow cooker; stir to combine. Pinch sausage into bite-size pieces and place in slow cooker. Cover; cook on LOW 7-1/2 hours or on HIGH 3-1/2 hours.

Stir in pasta and spinach; cover and cook on HIGH 30 minutes more or until pasta is tender. Cook’s Tips-If refrigerated chopped butternut squash is not available, use 1 (12-ounce) package frozen chopped butternut squash. Another small pasta (macaroni, orzo or small shells) may be used in place of ditalini.

HOMESTYLE POT ROAST PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray 2 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into large pieces 1 can (14.5 oz each) Hunt’s® Stewed Tomatoes, undrained 1 pkg (1.5 oz each) beef stew seasoning mix Spray inside of slow cooker with cooking spray; combine remaining ingredients in slow cooker. Cover; cook on LOW 8 hours or on HIGH 4 hours or until meat is tender.

PAN ROASTED CORN

1 tablespoon Pure Wesson® Vegetable Oil 1 pkg (16 oz each) frozen whole kernel corn 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn; cook 10 to 12 minutes or until corn starts to brown, stirring occasionally. Stir in chili powder, salt and pepper. - See more at: http: //www.readyseteat.com/recipes-Pan-Roasted-Corn

ZESTY CHICKEN CORN CHOWDER

2 tablespoons Fleischmann’s® Made with Olive Oil Spread 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into small pieces 1 cup chopped onion 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 can (10-3/4 oz each) reduced sodium condensed cream of chicken soup 1 can (10 oz each) Ro*Tel® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn 1/2 cup water Melt Fleischmann’s in large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken and onion; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and onion is tender, stirring frequently. Add cumin; cook and stir 1 minute. Add remaining ingredients.

Increase heat to high, cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 10 minutes.

APPLE COBBLER

Directions Peel, quarter, and core the apples. Cut them into 1/4 to 1/2 inch chunks. As you prep the apples, add them to a bowl and toss with lemon juice to keep them from oxidizing (turning brown).

Ingredients: Crust ingredients: 3 lbs of a variety of good cooking apples 2 cups all purpose flour such as Granny Smith, Pippin, Fuji, 1/4 cup sugar Golden Delicious, Gravenstein 2 teaspoon baking powder 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 4 Tbsp unsalted butter 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup (1 stick or 4 ounces) unsalted 1 Tbsp flour butter, cut into small cubes 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup buttermilk 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 Tbsp finely chopped crystallized ginger 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon lemon zest or orange zest

HAM AND WHITE BEAN SOUP

2 tablespoons Parkay® Original Spread-tub 1 cup sliced carrots

By Elaine Padgett Carnegie

1/2 cup diced celery 1 cup chopped fully cooked lean ham 2 cans (15 oz each) Great Northern beans, drained, rinsed 1 can (14.5 oz each) Hunt’s® Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic and Oregano, undrained 1 can (14 oz each) reduced-sodium chicken broth 1-1/2 cups water Melt Parkay in large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add carrots and celery; cook 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Add all remaining ingredients; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 5 minutes. -

Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped apples (and the lemon juice from the bowl), sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss to coat with everything so that the spices and sugar are well distributed throughout the apples. Partially cover the pot and cook until the apples are just tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the vanilla, and toss to coat with a tablespoon of flour. Transfer the apple cobbler filling (including any juices from the apples) to a 10-inch pie dish, a 9-inch deep-dish pie dish, or a 9x9-inch baking dish.Preheat the oven to 425°F. In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the cubed butter and toss to coat with the flour mixture. Use your fingertips or a pastry blender to cut the butter into the flour mixture until the largest piece of butter is no bigger than a pea. Stir in the candied ginger and zest. Make a well in the middle of the flour mixture and pour in the buttermilk.

Use a fork to stir the flour and buttermilk together until the flour is all moistened. Do not overwork the dough!Crumble the cobbler dough over the top of the apples in the baking dish. Place a rimmed baking sheet on the lowest rack in the oven (to catch any drippings), and place the cobbler on the next lowest rack. Bake for 10 minutes at 425°F until the top is beginning to brown, about 10 to 15 minutes. Then lower the temperature to 350°F and bake for 30 more minutes until the topping is cooked through and the filling is bubbly.

PIONEER REAL ESTATE

Shirley Shandley, Broker 698 Highway 83 South * Office 830-232-6422 · #2 – New Listing! 2.33 AC E. Prong Frio River lined w/Cypress Trees, 1 1⁄2 story home, 2 BD/2BA, 2 story fireplace, lots of decks, CA/CH $282,000 · #63 – 4.5 AC Hwy 83 frontage, homesite, elect., water meter $49,700 · #39 – New Listing! 17.77 AC, 2 BD Rock Cabin, elect., septic, water storage $129,500 · #61 - New Listing! 72.24 AC near Leakey, beautiful log home, 2 story rental apt. Shown by apt. only $775,000 · #21 – New Listing! Frio River access, Concan $109,000 PENDING · #36 – 9.3 AC Spring Hill gate comm., water, elect., views, homesite, possible owner terms $108,600 · #33 – Contract fell thru! 5.27 acres on spring-fed lake, cabin, elect. $119,000 · #18 – 2 Bedroom, 1 bath home, CA/CH, fence back yd., corner lot $70’s · #48 – 82.5 AC off Hwy 41 Exotic Game Ranch $247,560 · #58 – 3.4 Acres scenic Hwy 337, well, elect. $75,000 · #75 – 10.88 AC Home, guest cabin, access 50 AC spring-fed park $275,000 · #8 – Frio Riverfront in pristine Concan, Heartstone #8, paved street, underground elect., water system, vacation rentals allowed $319,000 · #10 – New Listing! 26.67 AC+/- hunting land, 4 x 4 required $2000 P/AC · #66 – 102.9 AC Hunting prop., may divide $180,093 · #24 – New Listing! Beautiful Frio River, 4 bedroom 3 1⁄2 bath Home, 3.54 AC, Garner Park area $675,000 · #44 – New Listing! 15 Acres Uvalde Co. Handy Man Special. 3720 sq ft (as per UCAD), 2 story Log Home $225,000 PENDING · #51 – New Listing! Lovely country 2 bedroom, 1 bath home located in middle of 3 acres with Frio River access. Minutes to Garner State Park $265,000 · #4, #38 – Pecan Village – 2 adj. tracts, joins Nueces River, huge trees $30,000 each · #22 – 15+ AC Concan, minutes to Frio River, 3/2 home, great views, barn, pond, easy access $239,500 · #56 – Lot 27 VV 1.08 AC, gated community near Garner State Park, underground water& elect. $49,500 · #77 – Lot 57 VV 1.01 AC, elect. & water, gated, area access to clubhouse w/swim pool $39,500 · #47 – Lot 2 VV 3.95 AC, water, elect., gated community, minutes to Frio River, between Concan-N-Garner State Park $55,500 · #12 – Frio Riverfront 5+ AC tracts, Prime Location, Nightly Rentals OK $295,000 each · #34 – Three Sisters Lodging River Camp, 13 AC MOL, 950’ Nueces Riverfront, 8 cabins, dbl. wide, pavilion, RV & camp sites $399,000 · #5 – 22.46 AC Camp, hunt, approx.. 90’ of W. Prong Frio Riverfront, meter pole $112,500 · #7 – 5.44 AC Frio Riverfront, elect. meter pole, min. restrictions, No HOA $159,900 · #53 – 20.237 Acres hunting, heavily treed, access to spring-fed lake at community park $44,500 · #35 – 1.01 AC Concan/Garner State Park area, underground elect., water system, scenic views. VV #54 $61,500 · #76 – 1688 AC Great corporate retreat, 7 BD/6 BA home, lodge, foreman’s house, airstrips, springs, creek $6,200,000 · #65 – 44.372 AC Great home place, easy access, Agr. Valuation, great views $288,418 · #70 – New Listing! 201 AC+/- 15 min. to Fredericksburg, Darling 2/1 German Home $840,000 · #13 – 5.62 AC Tract 22 Roaring Springs, access 50 AC park, elect. pole

$45,000 · #23 – Log Home 2/1 1⁄2 w/spring-fed creek front $160,000 · #72 – RiverTree 1.24 AC Frio River Access, treed tract w/great building site $82,500 · #71 – Twin Forks tract w/2 BD/2 BA mobile w/lg deck, storage shed $79,000 · #31 – 7 AC w/outstanding views, 3/2 Home overlooking spring-fed lake which is part of 50 AC park for Roaring Springs $229,000 · #67 – Great Commercial Opportunity! 45.37 AC fronts 1 of the 3 sisters scenic motorcycle routes, seasonal springs $453,700 · #15 – 6.3 AC joins Nueces River, Rio Nueces Ranch near Chalk Bluff $39,500 · #37 – REDUCED 241.30 AC, N. Real Co., 3/2 Native Stone Home. Axis, Sika & Whitetail Deer, easy access to Kerrville $725,000 · #43 – REDUCED 3 BD/2 BA Home Vista Oaks. Home needs finishing touches so you can complete it to your taste $58,500 · #62 –1.2 AC Frio River Access, Frio River Place Blk IV Lot 9, gated area, water/elect. avail. REDUCED $70,000 · #1 – 15.20 AC Concan, near Hwy 127 with great views & minutes to Frio River, easy access, elect. avail. $47,120 · #29 – 23.57 Acres near Leakey off Hwy 337 E., city water, electricity, cabin $150,000 · #88 – Frio Riverfront 3/2 Home, presently in rental pool. 2 Lg. decks overhanging Frio River near Leakey REDUCED $349,000 · #19 – 2 BD Home fronts Nueces River, 1 1⁄2 acres, elect., own well, Lg. Trees, Wonderful deck to sit & view surrounding hills & wildlife $139,900 · #20, #17 – NUECES RIVER ACCESS, 2+ AC Homesite tracts, water, elect. & phone avail., Gated Comm. $45,000 & $55,000 (#20 Owner/Agent) · #30 – OWNER FINANCING 22.72 AC Crown Mt. Camp Wood, heavily treed, paved streets, water & elect. avail. $73,840 · #54 – FISH & SWIM in the Nueces Lake w/this 4 BD/2 BA Home w/ fireplace, 2 lots & view of lake $70,000 · #42 – Creekfront Lot w/scenic views, water meter $49,500 · #6 – Hwy 90 Commercial, 3 tracts adjoining $25,000 PENDING · #73 – 2200 sq. ft. MOL, Fleetwood Home, 3-4 BD/2 BA, oversized Dbl. garage/workshop, concrete drive, Leakey $141,900 · #26 – RiverTree, Access Frio River Park, 1.87 AC (Owner/Assoc. Broker) $69,995 · #98 – Beautiful Lg. 3 BD/2 BA Home on corner lot, RiverTree, Frio River Access, RV hook-ups, huge trees $349,000 · #64 – 3.58 AC Homesite, Hwy 83 front, water, elect. avail. $47,000 · #68 – REDUCED - This lg. 3/2 Home, guest house, workshop, lg. deck, rock patio & deer proof fence, access 2 Frio River Parks – $260,000 · #3 – PRISTENE HOME 21 AC arched entries, high ceilings, granite countertops, SS appliances, 3/3 Home. Guest Home w/oversized 3 car garage/storage, barn w/liv. Quarters $689,000 · #69 – 26.6 Acres near Leakey, well, elect., pond, scenic homesite $179,000 · #74 – Frio River Access thru 2 parks, Twin Forks. Water & elect. avail. $33,000 Reduced to $27,000 · #50 – 3 BD/2 BA Brick Home, large kitchen & open living/dining area w/high ceilings $145,000 · #27 – Frio River & Leakey Springs Park access. 2.6 AC w/Owner Finance 20% dn., 10 yrs, 5% Now $119,000 · #11 – 20.33 acres, cabin PENDING · #49 – 92.38 AC Riverfront, cabin, water well, electricity, huge trees $9500 P/AC

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Barksdale Community Christmas Social

Mary Kay Windham, Broker 664 S US Hwy. 83 Leakey, Texas 830-232-4408 office 830-374-7901 cell

by Lee Sweeten

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After our Barksdale Community Thanksgiving was such a positive event, we decided to have a similar get together for Christmas. So the Barksdale Community will host a Community Christmas Covered Dish Social at 6:30 PM on Monday December 22nd, 2014 at the Mary B Powers Hall in Barksdale. As with Thanksgiving the event is open to all area residents along with their friends and family who may be in the area. Since it is a Covered Dish or Pot Luck meal, everyone is asked to bring something to share. There will also be a gift exchange and if you would like to participate please bring a gift costing no greater than $10.00. Tentatively, music will be furnished by Larry (Red) Hampton and if you feel like joining in you are welcome to do so....

So if you have no other plans for Monday evening December 22nd, why not come join the Community of Barksdale as we celebrate Christmas with some great community fellowship.

On another note, if you pass through Barksdale you will notice that the Barksdale Civic Association has placed a Community Christmas Tree at the North end of town. Kudos to the Civic Association for the nice job they did completing and decorating the frame and for the organization’s continued promotion of the Barksdale Community and thanks to Edwards County for the loan of the frame work for the tree.

As usual, I will end with a quote and I think this quote from Calvin Coolidge sums up the Christmas Spirit. “Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.”

For more information contact Judi Koehne at (830) 234-3240, Kathy Norvell at (361) 510-5683 or Lee Sweeten at (210) 912-8481 or email burrogone@yahoo.com.

NEW LISTING: AFFORDABLE 1.1 ACRE, with water hookup, electricity, fenced on two sides, cleared for building and access to two Frio River park areas! $39,900.

NEW LISTING: 44.94 ACRES, good hunting, elec, septic, two rv’s on concrete pad under shed, with extra storage room, washroom, interior roads, feeders, traps, water hauler and 1600 gallon storage tank. It is a gorgeous drive to the property. Bring the wife, she will be happy here! $169,000.

NEW LISTING: 2.1 ACRES with access to gorgeous Frio River, 2BR/2B mobile, furnished and rv with hook up, huge Pecan trees, park like setting! $125,000.

NEW LISTING: 20 ACRES NEAR TARPLEY, with beautiful home and lots of special touches, seasonal creek frontage, large trees and hillside with great views. Unique guest home with large outdoor shower. You must see this special place! $430,000.

NEW LISTING: 16 +/- ACRES, south of Leakey with long, spectacular views, 3BR/2B manufactured home with covered front and back decks, carport, and portable metal building. $159,000.

NEW LISTING: 5.5 ACRES near Garner State Park and golf course, gated community, partially cleared exposing 360 degree views! Sensible restrictions and backs up to larger acreage. $64,000. CONTRACT PENDING! 1.01 ACRES IN VALLEY VISTA, gorgeous long views to the east, access to central water, paved roads, underground electricity, pond, 35 acres wilderness area, clubhouse and pool! $49,500.

7.23 ACRES IN VALLEY VISTA, great views, easy build with access, to central water system, underground elec., paved roads, pond, 35 acres wilderness area, clubhouse and pool! $55,500.

1.O1 ACRES IN VALLEY VISTA jaw dropping views to the west, access to central water, paved roads, underground elec., pond, 35 acres wilderness area, clubhouse and pool! $39,500.

GORGEOUS 22.85 ACRES with jaw dropping views. Recently remodeled 3BR/2B home with two living areas, and covered front porch. If you are looking for a home with a view and acreage to roam around on and hunt, this is the place for you! $297,000.

4.39 ACRES in desirable River Tree development just south of Leakey. Gated River Tree provides paved roads, central water system, pavilion and rv area along with a beautiful stretch of the Frio River complete with the Lombardy Dam. This property is completely fenced with elec, water hookup, 2 rv hookups, and septic in place. All ready to enjoy with views of surrounding hills. Priced to sell at $99,000.

DARLING ROCK HOME, on almost one acre, conveniently located across from the post office and near shopping. 2BR/1B with covered front and back porch, utility room, small shed, privacy fencing and wet weather creek. Has been used as a weekly rental so income potential is there! $137,000.

GOOD VISIBILITY, GREAT LOCATION, in Concan, and close to Garner State Park, Frio River and golf course. This 2BR/1B cabin is currently used as a weekend rental. New plumbing, new septic, new wiring, and new pump and pump house! Large Oaks can be enjoyed from your covered front porch! .3 +/of an acre to be surveyed. $119,000.

Kickapoo Cavern State Park Hosts First Day Hikes

Cold River Rentals Add fun to your next event by renting a Photo Booth! Great for weddings, quiceneras, parties, family reunions and much more.

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Kickapoo Cavern State Park, located 35 miles south of Rocksprings on FM 674, will host an America’s First Day Hikes event. The event will consist of two hikes, easy and moderate. Both begin at 9 A.M. on New Year’s Day. America’s First Day Hikes is an annual event started by the state parks directors of all fifty states.

Park staff recommend that hikers bring water, snacks, hiking sticks, and sturdy shoes.

The easy hike follows the Seargeant Memorial Trail. It is .8 miles long and includes a stop at the Seargeant Overlook. Topics covered by the hike guide include plants and area history.

The moderate hike follows the Barbado Ridge Trail up from the valley floor to some of the highest areas of the park. Flora, fauna, karst formations, and history will be topics covered by the guides. This is a 3 mile hike lasting about two hours.

For more information contact Kickapoo Cavern State Park at 830-563-2342.

The program itself is free, but there is a three dollar park entry fee for adults.

The park can also be accessed from Brackettville, Texas.

Thank You to my community and clients for your support!

GORGEOUS, hill country home on 7.5 acres in Rio Frio. Close to the Frio, this well- appointed home has 3BR and 2.5B with a guest/game room above the attached 2 car garage with full bath also. Huge trees, above ground, landscaped and decked pool, covered front and back porches, two drive through barns/ workshops, rv hook up and two wells. This home must be seen and will not disappoint! $399,000. CONTRACT PENDING 24 HUNTING ACRES, 9 miles north of Leakey, lots of road frontage, hilly terrain, small cabin, storage rv, water storage off of gutter system, outdoor shower, access to spring-fed creek with dam. $57,000.

ONE OF A KIND vacation camp in desirable River Tree. This 1.4 acres boasts rock main home with 2 bedrooms, 2 loft areas and living, there is a separate bath house and camp kitchen area, and a rv hook up, all nestled under huge Pecan trees with beautiful views. You will only be a short distance from a very nice river park area and have access to pavilion, paved roads and central water. Lots of handcrafted touches on this one! REDUCED $219,950.

LOTS OF BANG for the buck on this large 3BR/2B brick home situated in a very nice development within Leakey proper. Large metal rv barn with workshop, fenced back yard with another large shop that would be any man’s dream come true. It has wide covered front porch, firepit, and outdoor kitchen and could easily be converted to a mother-in-law quarters. Manicured yard, large screened in porch on the main home, huge master suite, the list goes on and you must see to appreciate! $249,000.

1.77 ACRE, within walking distance to the Frio park area. Availability of central water and paved roads makes this a perfect spot for vacationing! $82,000.

2.2 ACRES WITH 172+ FT. OF FRIO FRONTAGE! Neat as a pin, 3BR/2B DW. 1 car covered carport, with shed/workshop on slab, sidewalks, wood steps with landings to shady bank of Frio River, vacation rental potential! REDUCED $249,900. CONTRACT PENDING .4 OF AN ACRE, mobiles and rv’s allowed, access to central water and gorgeous Frio River! $27,000 REDUCED $24,500.! .7 OF AN ACRE, WITH FULLY FURNISHED AND EQUIPED RESTAURANT. Highway 83 frontage with good visibility! Reduced and priced to sell at $126,500..

1 ACRE, completely fenced, fruit trees, shed, energy efficient 2BR/1B home, long views, wrap-a-round deck, comes tastefully furnished! $195,000.

COMMERCIAL BUILDING DOWNTOWN LEAKEY! Two story, with leased restaurant downstairs and offices upstairs! Offices space upstairs could be easily renovated to be living quarters! Move to Leakey and make a living! $325,000.

1.18 ACRE, access to 1 mile Frio River and 130 acres! All utilities in place, great views! REDUCED $85,000.

COZY CABIN on 6 acres, access to lake, creek, deep swimming hole. $129,000.

TWO ADJACENT LOTS, with access to the Frio River! $45,000. Each 8.09 ACRES, located north of Leakey with Hwy. 83 frontage, unequipped well, nice mix of terrain, large Oaks, easy access, good restrictions to protect your investment. mixed terrain $109,080. With owner financing available

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It is our policy to furnish a home owners warranty for every property that we market and that qualifies. This would include owner occupied single family residences. It takes the worry away from owners and buyers. If you are a seller, any covered item that needs repair during the term of the listing will be repaired. If you are a buyer, any covered item that needs repair for up to 12 months after closing will be repaired. We furnish the policy, not you. So, if you are considering selling your property, list with us and let us take the worry away from you. Call for details.

Exposure is what it’s all about, Properties that we market are placed in a total of 5 multiple listing systems, including San Antonio, Midland/Odessa, Kerrville, Uvalde, and Del Rio. No one else gets your property exposed the way we do. If you seriously want to sell your property, we will seriously get it exposed! Call us today if you would like a free market analysis in order to determine the potential sales price of your real estate!

NEW LISTING! 75 acres just three miles from Rocksprings, rolling tree covered topography, county road frontage, minerals intact. Owner will consider conveying portion of minerals. Good location, good hunting, great access, beautiful topography. $202,500.

POTENTIAL INCOME PRODUCER!! PRICE REDUCED!!!!! 7.3 acres on River with a two story, three bedroom, 2 1⁄2 bath home in a quiet secluded location that is only 4 miles from Con Can. Live water, great home, secluded, yet close to Con Can. Could be placed in a rental pool and generate substantial income. What more do you want for $475,000??

244 ac located 2 miles west of Leakey. A little bit of everything, fields, mountains, old ranch house, and rustic barn. Fronts on FM 337 and also on Patterson Creek Road, with Patterson Creek forming the southern boundary. Call for details.

BEAUTIFUL RIVER FRONT TRACT, this five acre building site on the Frio River can be yours today! Huge cypress trees line this blue water hole that is teeming with fish. Fronts on Highway 83 and the Frio River, private, yet close to town. Good restrictions, beautiful building site overlooking the river. $329,000 NEW LISTING! 5.1 acres in Spring Hill Subdivision, great view amenity, only $59,900.

NEW LISTING! Modern Office Building on Highway 83 with a total of 5 acres to the rear.

Perfect for RV Park or several types of commercial development. Call for details.

A horse lovers dream. 69 tree covered acres with a 4 bedroom, 3 bath brick home, and horse barn with arena, tillable fields and a Pecan Bottom with several Indian Mounds. Located on Highway 83 between Leakey and Garner State Park.

THE RIDGE-Experience the Texas hill country at its finest w/ private access to your own beautiful Frio River park w/BBQ pavilion. Underground utilities WITH TCEQ APPROVED WATER SYSTEM, free roaming wildlife, hiking, biking & much more! This restricted subdivision offers great building sites for your dream home, retirement or vacation get-away.

B&B allowed. Call for a showing or take a drive out 4 mi. south on RR 1120. Prices start at $87,500 GREAT INCOME PRODUCER established nightly rental on the Frio River with great swimming hole, close to town, sleeps 13 comfortably. $375,000 INCOME PRODUCING POTENTIAL OR PERFECT HIDEAWAY Like New 4 bedroom home

with a pool on 10 acres in close proximity to Garner State Park. Beautiful long views from hillside location. This one has it all. $469,000.

GREAT INCOME PRODUCER IN THE HEART OF CON CAN, Three bedroom, 3 1⁄2 bath home on River Road. Income producing. Reduced to $289,000 Con Can on Bear Creek. 3 bedroom 2 bath with bonus room, approx. 2,000 square feet, and large covered porches, large detached garage/workshop.

Great week end home or nightly rental near 7 bluff. $459,500.

CANYON OAKS, three bedroom, 2 baths with in ground pool. Established nightly rental, $340,000.

PRICED REDUCED! DEER CREEK lot with 5.31 restricted acres $59,900.

FRIO PECAN FARM managed rental with 2b/2ba, covered porch, beautiful Pecan grove, wildlife, price reduced to $160,000. Close to Leakey and walking distance to the river!

FRIO RIVER PLACE Beautiful 1.93 acre building site, heavily wooded. Quiet location. $109,500.

FRIO RIVER PLACE! Beautiful contemporary river front home located in a prestigious subdivision.

Beautiful decks overlooking the river. Three bedrooms and 3 1⁄2 baths. This is truly one of a kind! $539,000.

OAKMONT VILLAGE 2.21 acres of heavily wooded building site located just of FM 1120. $49,000 RIVERTREE! Two story log home nestled beneath huge Pecan trees. Walking distance to the river, 3 bedroom, 3 bath, vaulted ceiling and wrap around porch. $329,900.

SHADY OAKS secluded, heavily wooded 3 acre tract with a view, only $62,900.

SPRING HILL 3.52 acres with a beautiful view overlooking Leakey. City water, Price reduced to $59,900 TWIN FORKS. Full one acre in unit one, huge oaks, beautiful building site, $55,500.

COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY. 5 income producing cabins on approx. 5 acres with room for more! $375,000.

COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY! Established retail building in like new condition. 1.5 acres on Hwy 83, Call for details.

COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY! Nearly 16 acres on Highway 83 in Concan, with improvements. Only $298,000.

Dub Suttle GRI, Broker - MEMBER: SAN ANTONIO BOARD OF REALTORS; UVALDE BOARD OF REALTORS; KERRVILLE BOARD OF REALTORS; AND THE DEL RIO BOARD OF REALTORS. We get maximum exposure for your property.

Call us if you don’t see what you are looking for here. We have numerous other properties that we would be more than glad to help you with. Or better yet, come by for a visit. The coffee pot is always on.

Kathy Suttle GRI, – Broker Michael Rushing – Associate COME BY FOR ONE OF OUR Fred McNiel GRI, - Associate

COMPLETE LISTS OF PROPERTIES, CHECK US OUT ON THE WEBSITE OR SCAN THE QR CODE BELOW WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE!

1260 S US Hwy 83, Leakey, Tx. 1/2 mile south of Leakey city limits on US Hwy 83 830-232-5242 www.SuttleandCompany.com

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ATTENTION HUNTERS!!

CROWN ROYAL HUNTER’S SPECIAL Come check out our weekly specials!

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 10th 10am - 7 pm 4th Annual

MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT

LEAKEY CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION M-Sat. 10:00 am - 9:00 pm Closed Sunday

Support Your Local Shops this Holiday season!

Shopping.. Music.. Complimentary festive food & fun.. Door prizes.. Discounts and more.. Followed by a Candle Light service!

Participating Merchants

JOSH’S CANYON CHARM RIVER RAGS & RHINESTONES LEAKEY MERCANTILE LEAKEY LIQUORS LA P’YAGE ALL DAY SHOPPING, FOOD & FUN! DORA’S NURSERY 10AM-7PM

CATAHOULA WOODWORKS COLD RIVER RENTALS MUSTANG SALLY’S HILLBILLY SPIRITS BEER AND WINE FRIENDS GRILL TURQUOISE ANTLER

Community Candle Light Service 7:30 pm Frio Canyon Baptist Church, Leakey

An opportunity to shop locally, celebrate and reflect upon the reason for the season and allow your merchants to express their appreciation for your support!

Gifts

C atahoula Home Décor

Custom Woodworks

Come join us for the

Making Spirit’s Bright Customer Appreciation Wednesday December 10th 10am to 7pm

25% off

All Jewelry

25-50% off

Select Items

10% off

All Other Items Storewide We’ve got great stocking stuffers & unique gifts Most handcrafted here in Texas!

TIRE AND WHEEL CONNECTION

2805 Highway 90 West Hondo, Texas 78861 830.426.TIRE (8473) www.TireandWheelConnection.com

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MARILYN’S

WE WELCOME ALL RECEPTIONS AND PARTIES AND WOULD BE HAPPY TO HELP YOU PLAN THEM!

IN THE OLD AMERICAN LEGION HALL - 4,000 SQUARE FEET! WED-SAT 10:00-5:00 CAMP WOOD 591-4889

LARGE SELECTION OF ANZA, CASE AND MOORE MAKER KNIVES

AND STOP

BY OUR SERTA & CORSICANA MATTRESSES

• Fresh Cut Steaks • Fresh Ground Beef • Deli Meats • Camping Supplies

OVER 50 QUILTS IN STOCK QUEENS START AT $49

OPEN SUNDAYS !!

9a.m.-8p.m.

Corner of 83 and 337 DOWNTOWN, LEAKEY, TEXAS

830-232-6299 Hours: M-T 7a.m. - 8p.m.

Fri. 7-9 Sat. 8-9

TRI CANYON BRANCH

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Located on 83 between Concan and Leakey

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MERRY CHRISTMAS From the Crew at Leakey Auto

Justin Albarado, Liz Albarado, Jimmy Albarado, Mekaila Millican, Tammie Albarado

THE HONDO NATIONAL BANK WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE UPCOMING HOLIDAYS CHRISTMAS HOURS WILL BE: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2014 OPEN 9-12 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2014 CLOSED FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2014 OPEN 9-3 NEW YEAR’S HOURS WILL BE: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2014 OPEN 9-3 THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2015 CLOSED PLEASE HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY!

410 S Hwy 83 Leakey, TX 78873 Ph. 830-232-4553 Of�ice Hours-Lobby Mon-Thu 9:00 to 3:00 Fri 9:00 to 4:30 Of�ice HoursDrive-Thru

Mon-Fri 9:00 to 4:30 Sat 9:00 to 12:00 Drive-Up ATM Located at Branch Also located inside Concan General Store U.S. Hwy 83 & Tx. Hwy 127

NOW OPEN!

Frio Canyon Salon at Frio Springs Lodges

692 S. Evergreen St. Leakey, Texas Women ~ Men ~ Kids

Cuts ~ Nails ~ Waxing ~ Salon Products Call one of our experienced stylists for an appointment Terri Lugo 830-591-7494 Maggie Lopez 830-279-8305 Julissa Velasques 830-275-7305