December 11 2013 by julie becker

December 11, 2013 Tri-Canyon’s Only Weekly Newspaper!

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♦ Current Weekly News for Leakey, Camp Wood, Sabinal, Utopia and Surrounding Areas ♦

PENDLEY ANNOUNCES RUN FOR JP POSITION

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and Judy Pendley. He graduated in 1985 from Leakey High School. In 1986 he attended South West Texas Junior College obtaining a degree in Business Management. He and his wife Terrie Pendley married in 2009 and have a daughter Kayla Vincent and son Jackson Pendley. Pendley worked for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department from 1985 to 2004. He assisted local law enforcement and was a volunteer fireman with the Happy Hollow Fire Department, serving

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as Fire Chief. Pendley has worked for Madison High School and Texas A&M University. He is currently employed with Wilson Pest Control in Leakey. Pendley said “I am looking forward to working closely with the Constable and Sheriff’s Offices as well as Leakey ISD. I will work hard for the citizens of Leakey, Texas in Pct. 1, 2, & 6. I will have established office hours in Leakey. I will work hard and be fair, honest and dependable and be accessible at any time.

Pendley announced Foundations Ricci that he is running for the Real County Justice of the Peace Precincts 1, 2 & 6 For Laity position. Pendley was born in Kerrville, Texas on Renewal April 4, 1967 to Freddie Distributes Local Grants SHACKELFORD ANNOUNCES

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Publishing Icon J. Marvin Hunter Left Behind Words, Artifacts For Public To Savor

BID FOR RE-ELECTION

Real County Commissioner, Bryan Shackelford announced this week that he intends to run for

another term as Commissioner of Precinct 2. Shackelford said “ I have enjoyed serving the constituents of Precinct 2 for the past three years.” He is currently employed with Schlumberger Services and his wife Lori works at their local hardware store, Cold River Hardware in downtown Leakey. Shackelford said “Unfortunately due to the drought and failing economy, I was forced to seek

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employment outside the county.” Shackelford said he wants to reassure the voters he is in the county on a weekly basis and is always just a phone call away (830-591-4734). He said he is in constant contact with the Road Superintendent and continues to keep a visual on the roads in his precinct. He closed the interview by saying “ I would like the opportunity to continue to serve the constituents of Precinct 2.

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WHERE IN THE WORLD DID YOU WEAR YOUR REAL COUNTY CENTENNIAL T-SHIRT? by Julie Becker

Pictured LtoR Don & Karen Barnum, Mike & Bonnie Turner are pictured at the Reventazon River in Costa Rica. They also visited Oranjestad, Aruba; Willemstad (Curacao), Antilles; Panama Canal and Panama.We will continue to “Where in the World” series until the end of this year. We received several pictures this week for publication and don’t want to leave anyone out. We have Christmas ornaments, note cards and mugs still available. We have had a great time with this series and have garnered a tremendous amount of media coverage for our communities!

That Was Some Black Friday! submitted by Lanie Vickers

REAL COUNTY SET TO POLISH OFF YEAR-LONG CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

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“THE GATE OF THE YEAR”

Two major events in December will bring down the curtain on the year-long Real County Centennial Celebration. The first will occur at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 20 in Charles Lindbergh Park in Camp Wood. A memorial to Charles Lindbergh will be unveiled, a flag pole will be dedicated and assume its official function, and a time capsule containing memorabilia “The of the Year” from Gate the people of 2013 to the people of 2113 will be buried. Larry Fortson of Cibolo, Texas will perform appropriate bag pipe music to accompany the events. ��

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The public is invited to join local citizens and school children in this once-in-alifetime Centennial experience. The grand finale of the Real County Centennial Celebration will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 21 at the Frio Pecan Farm in Leakey. Billed as a Tamale Fest, party-goers will enjoy a dinner featuring tamales prepared by the ladies of St. Raymond Catholic Church. Mariachi Escamilla of Hondo, Texas will provide musical entertainment.

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Memorial To Honor Captain Calvin Boales (1800-1853) �

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Monument Dedication Planned by Caroline B. Bass

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

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The Boales-Tandy Family Association (BTFA) together with members of three chapters of The Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT), and one Sons of the Republic of Texas (SRT) chapter will conduct an official DRT Memorial Medallion Dedication ceremony in tribute to Captain Calvin Boales. Captain Boales will be honored with three DRT Memorial Medallions for his service in the Texas Revolution and the Republic of Texas. On December 14, Saturday afternoon at l: 00 p.m. at the Leakey “Floral” Cemetery, past and present officers of the BTFA, together with members of the DRT Caddel-Smith Chapter of Uvalde, the William Barret Travis Chapter

of Austin, the Alamo Heroes of San Antonio and the SRT William Barret Chapter of San Antonio will conduct the ceremony. The BTFA as well as most of the DRT and the SRT participants are descendants of Captain Calvin Boales. This year marks the 160th anniversary since the death of Captain Boales, the Boales Family Patriarch, a colonist in 1834 Mexican Texas. His service in 1836 as Captain of a Mounted Ranger Company in the Texas Revolutionary War, his role as a Defender of the Republic of Texas, and his part in Texas history as a Colonist and Citizen have never been memorialized by his descendants because the location of his gravesite had not been found.

His homestead was in Milam County, but he died in Austin while on a business trip in 1853. His monument therefore is a cenotaph and will be placed adjacent to his wife, Frances Ann (Tandy) Boales. Her monument as a Citizen of the Republic of Texas was officially dedicated by the BTFA and the DRT in 1987. The application for the three Memorial Medallions with supporting documentation was sponsored and submitted by BTFA and DRT member, Caroline B. Bass. The DRT Fourth Vice President General, Kim Stracener Zapalac, approved the application, officially recognizing the service of Capt. Boales. continued page 6

Cade Vickers Black Friday was well spent for these very proud boys grateful they got to hunt instead of shop! Luke Merritt shot this awesome deer and first trophy early Friday morning, and Cade Vickers got his that afternoon. Thanks to the help from proud uncle/father/guide Cully Vickers and support of grandparents Lanny and Marilyn Leinweber.

LISD Floral Design Silent Auction by Tatum Dean

A silent auction for the Leakey ISD Floral Design class will be held on December 16, 2013 at 5:30 in the Lloyd Buttler Gymnasium. This auction will be for Christmas wreaths, handmade by the Floral Design class. These wreaths will be a traditional circle shaped and be made mostly out of ribbon and decorations. Please come support the

Floral Design class and support our talent at making Christmas Wreaths. There will be a Christmas Concert the night of the auction at 7:30. Please stay and enjoy the wonderful music and wreaths that the Leakey Independent School District have provided for our community.

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Real County Republican Party Candidates for the March 2014 Primary By Jackie Dowdy, Real County Republican Party Chair

As of December 9, 2013 candidates all over Texas submitted their applications to local Political Party County Chairs to have their name appear on the March 2014 Primary Ballot. In Real County, Republican candidates filed applications with Party Chair, Jackie Dowdy of Mountain Home, who trained for the position beginning in 2008, shortly before the previous Party Chair, Don Hurley of Rio Frio, passed away. On the local level, this Primary proves to be one with much momentum, being that Real County has 5 contested races, all of which appear on the Republican ticket; according to County/District Clerk, Bella Rubio, no-one filed for a County Position on the Democratic ticket. Republican Candidates for the 2014 March Primary: County Commissioner Precinct 2

– Kevin Chisum, of Leakey County Commissioner Precinct 2 – Bryan Shackelford of Leakey (incumbent) County Commissioner Precinct 4 – Rudy Gonzalez of Leakey County Commissioner Precinct 4 – Joe W. Connell, Sr. of Camp Wood (incumbent) County Judge – Gary E. Overbay of Rio Frio County Judge – Garry Merritt of Leakey (incumbent) County Treasurer – Mairi Gray of Leakey (incumbent/uncontested) County/District Clerk – Bella A. Rubio of Leakey (incumbent/ uncontested) JP 1 & 2 – Ricci Pendley of Leakey JP 1 & 2 – Dianne Rogers of Leakey (incumbent) JP 3 & 4 – Juan Daniel “JD” Martinez of Leakey

JP 3 & 4 – Mark T. Carlile of Camp Wood Republican Party Chair – Jackie Dowdy of Mtn. Home (incumbent/ uncontested) There will be a ballot drawing on December 17, 2013 from 6:45-7:00 pm at the Real County Courthouse. At this unperturbed event names will be drawn to determine the order in which they will appear on the ballot – the order in which positions appear on the ballot is determined by State Statute, but the order in which names appear for each position is determined by what is referred to as a “ballot drawing”. Candidates do not have to appear at this event, but anyone and everyone is invited to attend – it’s a technical event that usually bears little excitement. You, the reader, may remember signing a petition for a candidate to

The sixth Cooperative Principle is Cooperation Among Cooperatives Bandera Electric Cooperative is always readily available to assist other cooperatives when we are needed and called upon for help. On December 7, 2013, ten BEC linemen will head to northeast Texas to join forces with the employees of a small co-op in Paris, Texas, where between 5000 and 6000 people are without power. Lamar County Cooperative requested the help of our linemen for various weather related functions due to the storm that has settled in over Texas this week. Jerry Williams, General Manager of Lamar County Co-op is facing extreme amounts of ice accumulation on the lines and trees. Trees have become so heavy with ice they are falling into lines and poles which has become the major issue for the co-op. The co-op has requested

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BEC’s help to repair lines and clear trees. BEC officials say that while we have ten men going to the Oklahoma border we are still very well protected for system reliability here in our territory. David Ross, System Operations Supervisor said, “BEC is glad to help our fellow cooperatives but, as always, our members are first priority. We have plans, people, and processes in place for the approaching weather and resources on standby just in case.” The ten linemen that will be making the 431 mile trek to Lamar County are Andy Rios, David Brice, John Hernandez, Jay Rasberry, Rod Herring, Don Davis, Jason Cox, Jesse Salazar, Javier Salazar, and Mike Satsky.

USDA Farm Storage Loans Available (COLLEGE STATION, TX) - Dec. 3, 2013 — USDA Texas Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director, Judith A. Canales, reminds farmers and ranchers that Farm Storage Facility Loans (FSFL) are available through FSA. The Farm Service Agency offers low-interest loans to grain producers to build new or upgrade existing storage facilities and permanent drying and handling equipment. Loan opportunities include, but are not limited to: • New conventional-type cribs or bins, oxygenlimiting and other upright silo-type structures, and flat-type storage structures designed for whole grain storage, • Perforated floors, safety equipment, quality improvement equipment, electrical equipment and concrete components considered essential for a

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fully functional storage facility, Remodeling existing storage facilities to increase storage capacity. Farm storage facility loans must be approved prior to site preparation, equipment purchase or construction, and must be secured by a promissory note and security agreement. The new maximum principal loan amount is $500,000. Participants are required to provide a down payment of 15 percent, with CCC providing a loan for the remaining 85 percent of the net cost of the eligible storage facility and permanent drying and handling equipment. Additional security is required for poured-cement open-bunker silos, renewable biomass facilities, cold storage facilities, hay barns and for all loans exceeding $50,000. New loan terms of seven, 10 or 12 years are available depending on the amount of the loan. Interest rates for each term rate may be different and are based on the rate which CCC borrows from the Treasury Department. Contact your local FSA Office for more information on Farm Storage Facility Loans or visit the web at www.fsa.usda.gov/tx.

Perry Issues Emergency Proclamation in Anticipation of Winter Storms Gov. Rick Perry issued an emergency proclamation directing additional state resources to prepare for a severe winter storm system that is moving across Texas. The governor yesterday activated the Texas Military Forces to preposition assets in preparation for the storm. “As this winter storm makes its way across the state, I urge all those in the affected communities to closely monitor the storm and prepare for dangerous weather conditions,” Gov. Perry said. “We will continue to take the necessary actions to make state resources available to assist affected areas.” State resources currently responding

include: • 54 Texas Military Forces personnel and 20 supporting vehicles prepositioned in Wichita Falls and Sherman to assist with rescuing stranded motorists. • Texas Department of Transportation officials to treat roadways in affected areas. Regional offices are monitoring the situation and remain ready to provide additional assistance as necessary. • The Public Utility Commission to monitor power outages due to ice and coordinate any necessary response with utility companies. The National Weather Service is forecasting frozen precipitation

across much of Texas, with significant impacts around north and central Texas. Temperatures are forecast to remain below freezing for most of the weekend. Texans may call 2-1-1 for winter weather related resources, such as information regarding Warming Centers where individuals may seek daytime shelter from the cold. Relay services and cell phone users who have out-of-state area codes can access 2-1-1 in Texas by dialing 1877-541-7905. The State Operations Center is activated and working with the National Weather Service to closely monitor this severe weather event.

Milken Institute Names Texas Cities Best Performing in 2013 The Milken Institute has named Austin the best performing city in its annual ranking of metropolitan areas, and recognized Dallas and Houston in the top 10. Seven of the report’s top 25 best-performing cities in 2013 are in Texas. “The Lone Star State continues to set a national example for job creation thanks to our model of low taxes, smart regulations and fair courts,” Gov. Perry said. “Combined with a highly skilled workforce prepared to take on new challenges in a diverse array of industries, these principles continue to make Texas the best state in the nation to live, work, raise

a family and run a business.” The Milken Institute’s ranking evaluates job creation and retention, the quality of new jobs, and other criteria related to economic success in metropolitan areas across the country. The report noted several industries that contribute to Texas’ thriving economy, including technology, energy and financial services. “This year’s Best Performing City, Austin, is a case study in concocting the proper recipe for economic vitality,” the Milkin Institute said. “A rising technology center, it is creating high-quality jobs that

improve the region’s overall wage structure.” Texas cities have recently received national recognition by Forbes and The Business Journals for their economic strength and job growth. In the Forbes study released in October, the top four U.S. metro areas for middle class job creation since 2007 are in Texas, with Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos ranking first. The Business Journals’ October 2013 rankings of cities’ economic strength also named three Texas cities in the top five, with Austin again topping the list.

appear on the ballot – this is done so the candidate can gain exposure and/or to avoid the candidate filing fee which varies from one position to the next. For Real County, candidates needed a minimal of 50 signatures, each of which had to be verified; all candidates who filed by petition have met those requirements. Not only have we seen excitement from our own County when it comes to candidates, our State House District 53 has seen quite a bit of activity – we’ve gained three new Counties: Edwards, Bandera, and Medina, but we’ve lost Callahan, Coleman, Concho, McCulloch, Runnels, and San Saba Counties. We’ve also lost Harvey Hilderbran who is now running for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. Not to worry, because we have several Republican candidates who are running for Hilderbran’s seat – Robert

Henneke, a Kerrville native and Kerr County Attorney, Karen Harris of Bandera County, Andrew Murr of Junction and former Kimble County Judge, and Tink Nathan. You can see for yourself all the candidates who have filed and will appear on the March 2014 Primary Ballot by visiting http://VoteTexas.gov; then click on the rolling banner at the top of your screen when it reads “Candidates who’ve filed for public office for the 2014 primary election” – then select your County, and then scroll through the lengthy list of names. The Real County Republican Party extends a great deal of thanks to all the candidates, voters, and general debaters for taking the initiative to get involved with local issues – it’s good to be vocal, it’s better to be active, and it’s best to be both!

REAL COUNTY SET TO POLISH OFF YEAR-LONG CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION continued from front page

A brief program will bring to a successful conclusion the Centennial Celebration which began with a prayer breakfast at Alto Frio Baptist Encampment in January. Admission to both events is free and no reservations are necessary. Voluntary contributions to the Real County Centennial Celebration will be gratefully accepted. More information on both events is available at www.realcounty1913.com.

Shawn Streib Gray, Broker 830-232-4500 Property 001 : 9.3 ac. Views, underground utilities and sensible restrictions. Borders a large ranch. Owner/Broker. $129,900 Property 002: Gorgeous 4BD/4BA custom home at 482 Camino del Rancho in Concan on 6+ acs. $595,000 HUGE REDUCTION Property 3-6: 1+ ac. Commercial lots Concan. Frontage on US HWY 83. All utilities available. $139,000-$149,000 Property 007: 1570 sq. ft. 3/2 on 5+ acs. Great workshop w/extra living quarters. 435 RR 337 West is a MUST SEE. $196,000 NEWProperty 008: Rancho Real hunting tract. 25.61 acres, about 100 yds. from elec! Views, not too hard to access. $60,183 Property 009: First time on market!!! 1220 ft. of STUNNING Frio River front with 6.271 acs., large home, abundant outdoor entertaining areas overlooking river, apartment, metal barn, 2 older cabins. Beautiful, manicured grounds, oak trees…MUST SEE. $1,300,000 Property 010: 2.61 ac. lot on county rd. just 2 mi. east of Leakey. Covered w/oaks, city water & elec. avail. Great home base for RV! $69,000 Property 011: Very nice 1.2 ac. lot ready for your RV in Frio River Place. Central water & elec. in place. River Access. $92,000 Property 012: Cute 2/1 cabin in Concan sitting on 6.98 unrestricted acres w/Hwy. 83 frontage. Tons of potential! Just $156,000 Property 013 : 96 Canyon Oaks Dr. in Concan. 3BD/3BA 1792 sq. ft. home. Great rental potential $238,000 END OF SEASON REDUCTION Property 014 : TEXAS TUSCAN! Stunning 4/2 home on 10 acs. w/pool, outdoor kitchen, extensive landscaping, Utopia ISD. $369,000 Property 015: Nice 2 ac. lot in Saddle Mtn. Water meter in place, elec & phone run across front of lot. $49,000 REDUCED POSSIBLE O.F. Property 016: 3BD/2BA on nearly 1⁄2 ac. @ 525 Davis Place in Twin Forks. Beautiful river park and nice, spacious home. $129,000 PENDING Property 017: Whiskey Mountain Inn. 1869 Farmhouse on 17.69 acs. w/6 rental cabins. Gorgeous! $498,500 REDUCED!! Property 018 : 1304 sq. ft. 2BD/2BA on nearly 1 ac. in Reagan Wells. Access to 100+ acs. and over a mile of river! Must see! $115,000 Property 019 : RIVERFRONT HOME! Cypress Bend in Concan. Rentals OK!!! Great views & river frontage!! 3BR/3BA $499,000 Property 020: 75+ac. in Concan! No restrictions, end-of-road privacy. 4/2 mfg. DW home, guest cabin, studio. tank.24507 N. Hwy. 83 $595,000 NEWProperty 021: 3 view lots in Canyon Oaks—Concan, TX! 1+ ac. each. Water & elec. available, nightly rentals OK. $39,000 Per Lot 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: Log cabin on 7+/- acs. Deer Creek Estates. Seasonal creek, remote, pretty views. $10,000 buyer credit! $125,000 REDUCED Property 024: Frio River Place lot. Nearly THREE acres! Water & elec. available. Nice river access. RV usage ok. $109,000 REDUCED Property 025 : RR336 north of Leakey. 17+ acs. West prong of the Frio River on eastern boundary $222,000 REDUCED 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 029 : 260 acs. +/- WILL DIVIDE Hwy. frontage, Call Martin for all the details! $4250 per acre Property 030: Rancho Real, 10 ac. of remote land. 4x4 needed. Great hunting or recreational tract. Pretty flat topography. $32,500 Property 031: Riverfront home in the Frio Pecan Farm! In rental pool. Lots of amenities. $269,000 REDUCED

NEWProperty 032: 492 E. Main in Leakey. Cute 2BD/1BA on half acre lot w/large metal building. End of road privacy. Just $79,900 Property 033: 5.16 ac. lot near town. City water & elec. Gorgeous views, paved roads, security gate. $84,900 NEWProperty 034: 21.62 ac. of rough, rugged country! Great for hunting. 4x4 needed to access. Gorgeous views. $54,050 Property 035: 144 acs. Leakey city limits. Huge trees, county road frontage. Great homeplace or Development $7,000 per ac. PENDING Property 036: 8.65 acs. In Shady Oaks. Private yet minutes from town. Lots of big oaks. Electricity available. $69,000 Property 037: 5.3 ac. in Deer Creek Estates. HUGE oak trees and views. Gated entry & private paved road access. All useable land. $64,500 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, GREAT river park. $259,900 Property 041: 24.63 acs. Hunting property w/rugged access. 4x4 required. Non-working windmill well. No elec. $49,260 PENDING Property 042: Estate size lot in The Ranch. Huge Oak & pecan trees, ag. Exempt, underground elec. Frio access. NICE! $181,000 Property 043: 10+ acs. AG EXEMPT! Great homesite. Small tank site, meter pole, RR337 & County Rd. frontage. $105,000 Property 044-046 : Canyon Oaks/Concan lots. River access, elec./ water available. 1ac. to 9+ acs.!!! $42,500 to $85,000 Property 047: 1+/- ac. lot Mountain Valley in Concan. Close to golf course, House Pasture, Frio. Rentals OK!!! $89,000 Property 048: 3BD/2BA nice brick home w/ workshop & barn. Emerald Oaks Subdv. 103 Laurel St. $275,000 Property 051: 3/2 ROCK home on 5+ acs. w/ Patterson Creek frontage& no restrictions. Close to town, great views. $265,000 REDUCED 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 053: 130+ acs. In Concan. Bear Creek Rd. Both sides of Bear Creek, partially fenced. NO Restrictions. Development Potential. Property 054: Palo Verde Ln. Nice 3/2 mfrd. Home on over 1⁄4 acre lot. Oak Trees and fenced yard. $79,900 PENDING Property 055: Two adjacent lots in Emerald Oaks Subdivision. Each lot is 1/2 acre. Very nice area. $22,500 EACH Property 056: Lovely newer home on 4 ac. close to town. Views for MILES! Huge porches, custom cabinetry, workshop. $229,500 Property 057: 10 ac. in Rancho Real. Flat to gently rolling and very secluded. Must have 4x4 for access. Only $40,000 Property 058: 39 ac. in Rancho Real. Big views and great hunting. 4x4 is a MUST to access this property. $79,960 Property 059: Lot #260 in Twin Forks. Very close to Cathedral Park and the beautiful Frio River! Water & Elec. available. $25,000 Property 060: The Ranch Subdivision in Concan. Ag. Exempt residential lot 6+ ACS.w/Frio Access. $133,140 Property 061: 3BD/2 1⁄2 BA home PLUS guest house! Newly remodeled. Investors should take a look! $150,000 Property 064: Two 1+ ac. lots w/Hwy. 83 frontage. No Restrictions. Elec. & city water available. $37,500 each lot. Property 065: 3/2 brick house on RR337. No Restrictions. Currently a successful nightly rental. CLOSE to river. $129,500 REDUCED NEWProperty 066-068: 3 adjacent tracts in Deer Creek Estates—Rio Frio, TX. Beautiful homesites with views! 9-12 acs. $9,000 PER AC

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JAIL REGISTER

Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report December 1, - December 7, 2013

December 1 - December 7, 2013

12/1/2013 @ • 957 responded to Camino Primero in Leakey for a disturbance call 12/6/2013 @ • 1718 responded to the 100 block of West 7th Street in Camp Wood for civil service

JONES,GERALD JOSEPH , 51 W/M, Leakey, Texas, A/O SHERIDAN Criminal Mischief /Assault Causes Bodily Injury , In Custody; DALY, BEN JAMIN , 24 W/M, Leakey, Texas, A/O CARR, Military Desertion / Theft under $20.00 Released to Fort Hood Military Police / Fined by JP MUSQUIZ,SHANNON 23 W/F GASS COMMITMENT JP FINES 12/6/2013 12/8/2013 REAL CAMP WOOD

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

12/7/2013 @ • 352 responded to the 300 block of East 2nd Street in Camp Wood for a disturbance call • 1100 responded to East 3rd St. in Leakey for a report of criminal mischief

Foundations For Laity Renewal Distributes Local Grants submitted by John Worden

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David M. Rogers, Executive Vice-President and COO of Foundations for Laity Renewal, founded by the H. E. Butt Foundation, is very pleased to announce that on Wednesday, December 4, it donated a total of $20,000 to the following Hill Country volunteer organizations: Divide Volunteer Fire Department, Friends of the Library for Real County, Frio Canyon EMS, Leakey Volunteer Fire Department, Real County Jr. Livestock Show Association and the Real County Emergency Operations Center.

The presentations took place during a reception hosted by Foundations for Laity Renewal in the new Real County Senior Center which also houses the Emergency Operations Center. Perri Rosheger, Executive Director of Constituent Relations & Program Evaluation, and John Worden, Foundation Administrator, joined by several fellow employees made the presentations. When approving these donations, Rogers commented that, “We are proud to be part of this great community, and hope that these

modest donations will help to further the safety and quality of life for all of our neighbors in Real County. These organizations and many others in the area have made the almost one million visitors to our facilities in the past 59 years feel safe and welcome. Our guests leave this area with a special sense of hospitality that our neighbors help to instill. We are very grateful for your warm welcome and partnership in our ministry.” Earlier in the year, Foundations for Laity Renewal contributed to the Leakey ISD Band Uniform

fund drive. Contact Information: John C. Worden, Administrator Perri Rosheger, Executive Director of Constituent Relations Foundations for Laity Renewal Founded by the H. E. Butt Foundation 719 Earl Garrett St P. O. Box 290670 Kerrville, TX 78029-0670 Phone (830) 792-1244 FAX (830) 257-3137 Email Worden@LaityRenewal.org pRosheger@LaityRenewal.org

Randy L. Crispin ATTORNEY AT LAW 121 Oak Hill, Ste. 2 Leakey, Texas 78873 (next to Rolling Hills Medical)

830-968-1311 832-867-8195

Liz Hoyer, Free Camp Registrar presents a check to Eileen Bell, Librarian representing Friends of the Library for Real County.

Frio Pest Control & Landscaping

Residential and Commercial Pest Control

Irrigation Systems New & Repairs

Alberto Gonzalez Owner TPCL#067270 LI#16381 P.O. Box 945 Leakey, Texas 78873

210-416-7811 830-232-4103

Real Co. Jr. Livestock Show Association representatives Patricia Chisum, Jake Sanchez, and Carrie Chisum accept a check from Rudy Gonzales, Director of Site & Construction Operations.

Frio Canyon EMS representatives Sherry Soller, Karen Barnum and Diane Rogers accept a check from Troy Wright, Technical Services

PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE & HOME INSPECTION SERVICE

Leakey VFD representatives Fern Navarro, Angela Davenport, Hazel Pendley and Kico Sanchez accept a check from Tiffany Petty, Housekeeper.

fsctwc@hctc.net

830.232.6742 210.844.2602 P.O. Box 185 Leakey, Texas 78873

TOM CALDWELL Professional Inspector License #9190

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Julie Woodruff, Housekeeping Manager presents a check to J.D. Martinez, EMC of the Real County Emergency Operations Center.

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

City of Leakey Mayor: Harry Schneemann Secretary: Dee Dee Wally Office: 830-232-6757 Fax: 830-232-6775 Councilmen: Ken Auld • Hugh Buchanan • Carl Jensen • Jesus Rubio • Bob Bowers Leakey Volunteer Fire Dept.830-232-4005 Frio Canyon EMS, Inc.830-232-5299 City of Camp Wood Mayor: Ben Cox Office: 830-597-2265 Fax: 830-597-5365 email:cityhall@swtexas.net Aldermen: Curtis Wilson • Brant Hickman • Sammie Ives •Jesse Chavez • Josh Cox Volunteer Fire Dept:830-597-6100 Camp Wood Library: 830-597-3208 Nueces Canyon EMS: 830-597-4200 City of Sabinal Mayor: Louis Landeros Secretary: Betty Jo Harris Office: 830-988-2218 Councilmembers: Nancy Alvarado, Chuck Van Pelt, Alma Martinez, Linda Musquiz, Eloisa Munoz and Mike Nuckles Sabinal Library 830-988-2911 Sabinal Municipal Judge: Anita Herndon 830-988-2630 Real County County Judge, Garry Merritt 830-232-5304 Real County Attorney, Bobby Jack Rushing 830-232-6461 County/District Clerk, Bella Rubio 830-232-5202 Justice of the Peace Dianne Rogers: 830-232-6630 Justice of the Peace Chris Lacey: 830-597-6129 Sheriff, James Earl Brice 830-232-5201 Tax Assessor-Collector Donna Brice: 830-232-6210 Treasurer, Mairi Gray 830-232-6627 Chief Appraiser Kelley Shults 830-232-6248 Real County Public Library 830-232-5199 Camp Wood Public Library 830-597-3208 Real County Commissioners: Precinct #1: Manuel Rubio Pct.#2: Bryan Shackelford Pct. #3:Gene Buckner Pct.#4: Joe W. Connell, Sr. Real Edwards Conservation & Reclamation District PO Box 807 . Camp Wood, Texas 78833 (830) 597-3322 office Fax (830) 597-3320 recrd@swtexas.net email Roland Trees, Board President Joel Pigg, General Manager

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LADY EAGLES 5-1 The Lady Eagles lost their first game of the year to Cornerstone Christian Academy 44-48. There were several reasons why we lost but it comes down to lack of execution not only on the offensive end but the defensive end also. There will be nights when we don’t shoot well but the defense should be there every night. I thought in the first quarter we had some opportunities to get some easy baskets in transition but missed on the pass or missed the shots. When playing on the road you need to take advantage of those opportunities, and we didn’t. On the defensive end, we were not as aggressive as we usually are. Not sure

by Coach Aris

why, but we just were not ready to play hard for four quarters. Cornerstone is a good team, but we are good enough to not give up 18 points in a quarter to anyone. We had players lost in coverage in man defense and that allowed Cornerstone easy looks at the basket. We played our best basketball of the night in the fourth quarter when we went to a half court trap and finally created some turnovers. Off those turnovers, we were able to get some easy baskets inside as well as hit some three point shots. It’s not the worst thing in the world to lose a game this early in the year as long as we learn from it and correct the mistakes we made. Joanie

Eliott and Sarah Reagor led the scoring with 12 points. Joanie is shooting the ball from the perimeter and really well from the three point line. She was 4-4 from the three point line. As a team we were only 31% from the field and 40% from the free throw line. Sarah also had 14 rebounds followed by Brianna Rubio with 6 rebounds and Mackenzie Wade with 8 rebounds. Hayley Bates did a really good job coming off the bench in the fourth quarter to give us a spark on the defensive end. The Lady Eagles travel to Harper for the Harper Invitational Tournament this weekend against really good competition.

Leakey Eagles 2013 Football Season

by Jesse Rodriguez, Head Football Coach

The Leakey Eagles concluded their football season on November 8th vs. Rocksprings. The game turned out to be the game that determined who would go on to the playoffs. It was a great game for the Eagles, but they fell short to the Angoras of Rocksprings 34-46. The game was highlighted by Senior Will Stewart’s four receptions for 167 yards and two TD receptions. Junior, Dimitri Perez, also had two TD receptions included in his 5 catches for 135 yards. Frank Garcia had two catches for 74 yards, and his long reception for 52 yards was for a TD. Derek Troch had two receptions for 15 yards. The Eagles ended the season with a 2-7 record. The Team was fortunate to have a great Senior Class who provided leadership and inspiration. Our seniors are: #44 – Isaiah Chavez, #2 – Will Stewart, #22

– Frank Chavez, and #11 – Osmin Romero. The Advancing Teams for District 15A were as follows: Sabinal – District Champion: Lost in the 3rd round of the playoffs to La Pryor. D’Hanis – District Runner-up: Lost to Falls City in the 2nd round. Rocksprings – Third Place: Lost to La Pryor in the 1st round. The coaches of all district teams get together at the end of the regular season to award District Honors to the few who have made an impact on their team. Leakey ISD was honored to place the following individuals on the All-District 1st and 2nd Team and the Honorable Mention Team. 2013 - All District Selection First Team Defense Inside Linebackers Isaiah Chavez and Dee Bort; Secondary

Dimitri Perez; Second Team Defense Defensive Line, Tristan Garay, Defensive End, Robert Woodruff Inside Linebacker, Derrick Troch Defensive Backs, Will Steward and Frank Garcia 2nd Team Punter, Isaiah Chavez Honorable Mention, Ethan Wynn and Tristan Troch First Team Offense Wide Receivers Dimitri Perez and Will Stewart Second Team Offense Team Quarter Back Lorenzo Rodriguez Running Back Isaiah Chavez, Tight End, Frank Garcia Wide Receiver Derrick Troch Offensive Line, Dee Bort Honorable Mention Robert Woodruff, Joey Escobedo and Tristan Troch

Real County Jr. Livestock Show Association The Real County Junior Livestock Show Association is proud to announce the 66th Annual Livestock Show and Sale scheduled for Thursday and Friday, January 9-10, 2014 at the E. E. Bushong Show Barn on Ranch Road 337 West in Leakey. We have 120 exhibitors signed up for our show this year and our entries are: 12 horses, 25 pens of rabbits, 41 breeder rabbits, 77 meat goats, 47 breeder meat goats, 54

lambs, 26 swine and 30 pens of broilers. Exhibitors are to bring their animals to the show barn between 8:00 AM and 11: 30 AM on Thursday. The animals will be sifted, classified and weighed. Judging of the horses will begin at 1 PM followed by rabbits, broilers, breeder meat goats and finishing with the meat goats. On Friday at 9:00 AM, judging will begin with the lamb class, followed by the swine class.

by Carrie Chisum

As well as a full concession on Thursday and Friday, a barbecue lunch will be served Friday at 11:30 AM. Trophies and special awards will also be presented Friday at 12:45 PM, followed by the auction beginning at 1: 00 PM. Joe Hargrove and his entertaining yet professional staff from Southwest Livestock Exchange will be conducting the sale.

Leakey Graduate Changing Lives Through Free Enterprise - Hannah Windham SAN MARCOS, Texas – On Saturday October 12, 2013, Hannah Windham, a former Leakey High School graduate and current senior at Texas State University attended the ACL music festival, but for a very different reason that most people do. Actually, Hannah was there on behalf of an organization that she is a member of at Texas State University, Enactus, helping out the homeless community of Austin alongside a social outreach ministry called Mobile Loaves and Fishes. Mobile Loaves and Fishes is one of the many projects that Enactus is involved with. At this particular event, Hannah was paired with one homeless man outside the gates to ACL selling bottles of water and Blue Bell ice-cream products to the people entering the festival. All of the money that she and Aaron (the homeless man she was working with) earned that day would go straight to him, showing that Loaves and Fishes’s main focus is to provide the homeless with business skills and opportunities to earn a living for themselves, and hopefully get them off of the streets. In the four hours that she and Aaron were outside, they sold over $100 of water and ice-cream, and Aaron even made $15 in tips as well. This project, along with the many others that Enactus is involved in is a perfect example of one of the organization’s goals, to empower people and small businesses to expand their knowledge and improve their current status. This experience, as well as Enactus as a whole, has been very rewarding to Hannah, and she feels very honored to be able to motivate people by sharing with them the many skills she has learned while at Texas State.

Enactus is a global, non-profit organization that is literally changing the world through highly dedicated student teams on more than 1600 university campuses in 40 countries. Enactus offers these students the opportunity to develop leadership, teamwork, and communication skills through learning, practicing and teaching the principles of free enterprise, thereby improving the standard of living for millions in the process. Texas State Enactus is one of the leading collegiate teams within the United States. Enactus has been helping others achieve their

dreams through free enterprise education for more than 25 years. Today, Enactus is the world’s prominent and largest universitybased free enterprise organization. If you would like to learn more about Enactus please visit the Enactus website, http://www.business.txstate.edu/`/ , or contact Sam Walton Fellow, Vicki West at vw03@txstate.edu or 512-245-3224, Enactus President, Zachary Goss at zg1012@txstate.edu or 281-785-9189, or Hannah Windham hrw16@txstate.edu or 830-279-1067.

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NUECES CANYON SENIOR SPOTLIGHTS Michael PiĂąa

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Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite hobbies are fishing, hunting, sports, swimming and drawing. His favorite types of food are lasagna, pizza and homemade super burritos. In high school Michael has participated in basketball, football and track. His favorite school activity is basketball. His greatest memory of high school is basketball season his junior year. Michael would like to thank his mom for supporting him the whole way through high school and thank his family as well.

Nueces Canyon Junior Livestock Association Dates by Jan Henderson

In this busy season it is hard to remember what happened five minutes before. There are two dates I need everyone to remember.

the election of new officers and a new board. Our youth have many activities that they are involved in. It is important that they have the opportunity to raise and show animals. This benefits their future. Both the rodeo and the NC Jr Horse Club fall under the umbrella of the NC Jr Livestock Association. As the president for the last two years, I will be retiring. We are blessed to have a great facility and arena. The club needs members interested in taking care of it for the youth and the future youth of the canyon.

On December 21st the NC Jr Livestock will be hosting our local show, starting at 9: 00 AM. Come support our kids as they show and gain experience for the Real Co. show. The girl scouts will have a concession stand to help keep you warm.

On Jan 6th, the first meeting of the year for the NC Jr Livestock Association will be held at Two Fat Boys restaurant at 6:30 PM. This meeting is important because it is time for

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Dakota Davila Day was Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at Nueces Canyon JH/HS. Dakota has been accepted to the University of Texas in San Antonio and plans to major in PrePharmacy. Dakota is in the National Honor Society and participates in Basketball and Football. He has been a member of the

state qualifying robotics team. He is on the UIL academic team and has qualified for regional for two years in Current Events. On hand to Celebrate with Dakota were his mom, Crystal Davila, and his dad, Aaron Davila. His grandparents were also present. Dakota was presented with

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NCJH Boys Basketball Nueces Canyon 2013 vs. Rocksprings Football All District Players By Coach Oscar Aguilera

On December 2nd the Nueces Canyon Junior High boys Basketball team traveled to Rocksprings the Panthers B team played a great game but at the end the Billies outscored our boys 48-6. The Panthers A team started the game off by pressing and scoring quickly on the Billies leading the team was Xavier

Acosta and Bradley Reed with 14 points each, and Roy Schexnider with 1 point. On the Panthers defense Jacob Harmon had 12 rebounds and Caleb Baker with 5 steals, the Junior High Panthers defeated the Billies 29-21. Thank you to the our community coming out and supporting our Junior High Panther Teams

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NCHS Girls Basketball at Junction Tournament By Coach Brandy Sweeten

This past Thursday through Saturday, the Prowling Panthers attempted to compete in the Junction Invitational Basketball Tournament, but Mother Nature only allowed for two Varsity games and one J.V. game. The Girls Varsity tipped off first against the 22nd-ranked San Saba Lady Dillos. Neither team could draw first blood. N.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s half-court press did perplex their opponent as it created numerous Dillo turnovers. However, the Panthers could not keep San Saba off the foul line. 5 of the 7 Dillo points came from the charity stripe. Even still, Big Blue led by one point at the end of one. The second quarter went the best for the Canyon. They

found their way to the foul line as well thanks in large part to Ashley Harmon. She scored 8 of her 12 points from free throws to lead all Panther scoring. N.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hailey Luce hit a buzzer-beater three pointer going into half time to give the Pantherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s their largest lead 25 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 20. However, in the second half, it all went South for the Panthers. They only managed 9 total points, and San Saba kept their advantage from the foul line scoring 22 of their final 44 points from free shots. The Dillosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 73% free throw shooting took its toll on the Panthers as they would bow out with only 34 total points. In between Varsity contests, N.C. J.V. took to the hardwood

in the alternate gym. Big Blue went up against a strong Brady team. The J.V. Panthers would too suffer from poor shooting. N.C. held tough for the first half only down by 6, but 6 points was all the points they could muster for the second half. The Panthers lost their first game of the season 19 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 43. Shortly after, due to the threat of inclement weather, the Varsity was back in action against the taller 3-A Llano Jackets. Big Blue regrouped with a much stronger all-around performance in this final contest. Llano could not figure out N.Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s half-court defense for the first half of the game, only managing 9 total points. On the other end, N.C.

exploded for 36 points. In fact four Panthers finished in double digits for the game. Gabby Irwin hustled for 10 points, Nikki Milliorn battled inside for 13 points, Hailey Luce ran the floor to notch 17 and went 5 for 5 from the line, and Ashley Harmon valiantly led all scorers with 21 points and went an impressive 8 for 8 from the foul line. In the second half, the game was never in any real danger, and the Panthers ended the event on a good note winning decisively 68 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 40. Unfortunately the hope of any other games being played were dashed by sleet in the Northern schools.

NCJH Girls Basketball vs. Rocksprings The Nueces Canyon JH girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball team traveled to Rocksprings to take on the Lady Angoras on December 2nd. The girls faced a tough opponent, but played hard, putting their offensive and

defensive skills to work on the court. Nataliah Deleon scored some points for the lady panthers with her skilled shots. Mandie Carabajal also helped out the team by scoring some points with free shots and quick

under the basket jump shots. Angela Galindo got in on the action with her quick outside jump shots. Megan Sifuentes boosted the NC teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s score with her quick lay ups and shots under the basket. Even though

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SABINAL HAPPENINGS

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At the Christmas party of the Sabinal Civic Club held in the home of Mary and Ruben Sanchez, the Civic Club is proud to announce over $1,000 was made from their annual auction. The proceeds are going for the upcoming project of providing more restroom facilities at Sabinal Veterans Memorial Park. With this additional amount, construction can now begin.

First Baptist

On December 15 at 7 pm, the community choir directed by Zachery Sims will present for your listening pleasure their Christmas Cantata titled “All Is Well” in the sanctuary. A reception will be held following the performance.

St. Patrick Catholic

The Novena for the Virgin of Guadalupe has begun. The rosary is prayed before every Mass. Last classes for Religious Education will be today. They will resume on January 15. The time change is 5 pm to 5:45 pm with Camp Fit students to come at the regular time of

Mayor Louis A. Landeros, Jr. called the Special meeting of the Sabinal City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. On December 2, 2013 with the following aldermen, staff and visitors present: Mike Nuckles, Chuck Van Pelt, Linda Musquiz, Nancy Alvarado, Eloisa Muniz, Betty Jo Harris, Jesus Reyes, Jesse Rios, Kevin Persyn, Javier Flores, Rose Alvarado, Juan Gutierrez, Carl Esser, Maggie Lopez and Danny Dean. Alma Martinez was absent. The invocation was led by Betty Jo Harris; the pledge to the United States flag was led by Mayor Landeros. On a motion by Muniz and second by Nuckles, all five voted to approve the accounts payable in the general operating, systems and gas funds. There were no citizens signed up to speak. On a motion by Nuckles and second by Musquiz, all five voted to table the question of the adult businesses ordinance until Monty Benson and attorney Pena are present. On a motion by Musquiz and second by Van Pelt, all five voted to take no action on resolution 12-10, establishing council policies and procedures. Regarding the euthanasia of animals, Kevin Persyn noted that after January 1, 2014, the City may not use gas to euthanize animals. It will have to be done by injection. There was discussion on whether to do the process in house or sub it out. On a motion by Nuckles and second by Alvarado, all five voted to do the process in house. Persyn and one other man are going to take a course and then he will be a certified animal control officer. Maggie Lopez gave the update from the Civic Club on the park restroom project. She passed out the drawing for the proposed facilities. The inside will be gutted and the whole existing building will be converted into a women’s restroom. The storage part will be demolished and the men’s restroom constructed butted against the existing building. This will be a large saving in comparison to the original idea. All commodes, lavatories and other necessities will be replaced. Carl Esser suggested that the

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At the last meeting of the Sabinal Chamber of Commerce, Javier R Flores was elected President. Other officers are Julie Skiles Vice-President, Karen Dean Treasurer, and Rose Alvarado Secretary. The number for the Chamber is 426-0121 and you can reach the chamber on-line at jflores.sabinalchamb er@yahoo.com . The Sabinal Civic Club has been responsible for the Christmas lighting contest in the past. However, this year they chose not to do the contest. In light of this news, the Chamber of Commerce is now heading the lighting contest, stepping in for the Civic Club this year. There is a change of rules. All homes, churches, and businesses in the city limits are to be considered automatically entered. There is no need to register for the lighting contest. However, to make sure your home is entered or to make sure a certain area is not overlooked, call the chamber at 426-0121 or e-mail the information at the above e-mail. The contest will be judged on December 22 so be sure to have your lights on that night. The Yard-of-the-Month for January will be given to the selected grand sweepstakes winner from the Sabinal Civic Club.

EMS News

The Sabinal Emergency Medical Services is holding a public hearing tomorrow at 6: 30 pm at the Sabinal Senior Center, located in the 200 block of West Rheiner Avenue. The meeting is designed to discuss the application to the Texas Department of State Health Services for a variance. The variance currently allows one certified attendant and a non-certified driver to operate the ambulance. Sabinal EMS is needing strong public support and your presence at the meeting.

Happy Birthday

Nettie White is inviting you to a 90th birthday celebration for Joe Brockman on December 21 at First United Methodist Church in Sabinal from 2 to 4 pm in the fellowship hall. Join the family in wishing him a big and happy birthday.

EMS Hearing

Sabinal EMS, Inc. will be hosting a public hearing on December 12, 2013 @ 6:00PM at the Sabinal Nutrition Center located on West Rheiner. The meeting is designed to discuss the application to the Texas Department of State Health Services for a variance. The variance currently allows EMS to deviate from the law and allow one certified attendant and a non certified driver to operate the ambulance. Sabinal EMS needs strong public support and presence at the meeting. Your presence will be appreciated.

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City go with no paper towels and automatic flushing toilets. He stated that after running the facility at the complex in Uvalde, they have learned that is a cost saver. On motion by Nuckles and second by Van Pelt, all five voted to forward the $10,000.00 budgeted in the debt service fund for the project to the Civic Club and authorize the Civic Club to start work immediately. Also, if more funds are needed before the next budget year, the park funds may be used for this purpose. It was noted that some events may have to be cancelled due to the construction. After some explanation from Persyn, Van Pelt moved and Musquiz seconded to go to a two day garbage pickup schedule (three men on truck) on a trial basis, starting in January. This will free up those employees for other duties. The Mayor stated that a mail-out notification will be done prior to the start of the change. On a motion by Nuckles and second by Van Pelt, all five voted to pass ordinance 2013-14 for the landfill. It is costing the city more than is taken in to recycle tires, which is mandated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The car tires will be $3.00, Truck tires will be $5.00 And tires over twenty inches will be prohibited. Carl Esser gave a report on the planning and building grant that is in progress. When the project is complete, it will be submitted and funds will be released. As a part of the grant, maps to include the blocks, water, sewer and gas lines, as well as where houses are located and more information will be included. He recommends a workshop in January to look at future plans for the City. On a motion by Muniz and second by Alvarado, all five voted to authorize Esser and company to submit a grant application for solid waste funding to add on to the building for the recycling. That will keep the baler and the bales of cardboard under roof, enhancing the value. The application will be for $7,590.00. For the materials and the City employees will do the construction. On a motion by Van Pelt and second by Musquiz, all five voted to approve

Resolution 13-15 authorizing the submission of the grant application. Next, Esser talked about the availibility of the Border Star grant for the police department. It would allow city officers to work extra hours (enhanced patrol). It would pay overtime and benefits, fuel and tires. On a motion by Nuckles and second by Van Pelt, all five voted to authorize Esser and Company to submit the application for the Border Star grant. At 8:51 p. m., The council broke for six minutes, reconvening at 8:57 p.m. At 8:58 p.m., The Mayor announced that the council would go into closed session as per Tex. Gov’t Code Annoted section 551.074 (B)(c)(d), personnel, police departmentconsider pay increases and consider evaluation of public works director, Kevin Persyn. The council reconvened at 10:48 p.m. No action was taken in executive session. There was no action on section (b). On a motion by Muniz and second by Musquiz for a 4% merit pay adjustment for Robert Jesse Rios, Muniz, Alvarado and Musquiz voted for. Nuckles and Van Pelt voted against. Motion passed. Nuckles stated that he voted against, not because of the officer, but because it was not across the board On a motion Van Pelt and second by Nuckles, all five voted to have the Chief present an evalation on those two officers at the next meeting. On a motion by Muniz and second by Alvarado to award Roman Musquiz a 4% merit pay ajustment, Muniz and Alvarado voted for; Nuckles and Van Pelt voted against; Musquiz abstained. That made a tie vote. Mayor Landeros voted for. Motion passed. Mayor Landeros stated that there will be evaluations on all other employees at the next meeting. On a motion by Alvarado and second by Musquiz, all five voted to adjourn at 10:58 p.m.

Memorial To Honor Captain Calvin Boales (1800-1853)Monument Dedication Planned continued from front page

Participants in the Saturday afternoon program will be The Honorable Garry Merritt, Real County, Judge; Marjorie Kellner, President of the Leakey “Floral” Cemetery; and Kathy Brooks, member of the Caddel-Smith Chapter, DRT, who represented the Leakey “Floral” Cemetery Association in the 1987 Dedication; Russell Z. Bandy, BTFA President; Net H. Ollre, Past BTFA Officer, and Ruby H. Brigman, Past BTFA President, both members of Caddel-Smith Chapter, DRT; Guiton Ragsdale, Past BTFA President; Tom Whitmore, Jr., Past BTFA President and William Barret Travis Chapter, SRT; Caroline B. Bass, Past BTFA

Historian and William Barret Travis Chapter, DRT; Larry Boales, Past BTFA President; and Robert O. Coleman, Past BTFA President. Out-of-town participants are traveling

from Richmond, Austin, San Antonio, Sabinal and Uvalde. Many descendants of Capt. Boales still reside in this area. The placing of this monument to honor Captain Calvin Boales was made possible by the members of the Boales-Tandy Family Association and other special donors, led by the BTFA Monument Committee: Robert O. Coleman and Caroline B. Bass, Cochairmen; Russell Z. Bandy, Guiton Ragsdale, and Don McCanless. All descendants are invited to attend with their guests, as well as members of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Sons of the Republic of Texas, and friends of the family.

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

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Publishing Icon J. Marvin Hunter Left Behind Words, Artifacts For Public To Savor

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As publisher, editor and/or owner of 16 newspapers across Texas and 1890s at the fabled Tombstone (Arizona) Epitaph, but hated it, beyond, along with authoring many books, and a popular monthly calling Tombstone “disreputable” and “about the deadest town in the magazine, few rural newspapermen rivaled John “Marvin” Hunter, world.” He first married Hattie Westerman who died shortly after Sr. (1880-1957) for prolific output. they married in 1901. Two years later, he married Susie Rogers and With a firm belief that better things were to be found over the next they had four children: John Warren, Myra Jennette “Nettie,” Rachel, hill, Marvin had frequent bouts of wanderlust. He got ink in his blood and Jay Marvin, Jr. Marvin was involved in whatever community at his father’s newspaper. Intense curiosity and boundless energy he lived. In Melvin, where he bought out the Melvin Rustler, he served him well to help small towns toot their horn. His friends served as Justice of the Peace and postmaster. He joined fraternal included statesmen, professors, outlaws and lawmen. Marvin finally organizations such as the Masons, Oddfellows and Woodmen of made Bandera, Texas his home, and left a permanent impression, the World. But, above all those groups, he said faith in God was his seen today at the Frontier Times Museum. Many relatives, including standard. At age 40, he realized the family needed to settle down, and Ruth Dewoody Hay and Joy Hickman Short Putnam, maintain his he purchased the Bandera New Era in 1924. The depression came, memory and admire all that he and despite a drought, Bandera left behind. “Grandpa Hunter was was spared its worst. Marvin’s a great promoter. He would come observations eerily paralleled to a town, write stories about the mood of today’s economy: it, and would get it believing “The whole country was in in itself,” Ruth said. Besides turmoil, and for a time it looked the 1953 Bandera Centennial as if revolution was imminent. special edition, probably his best Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected known publication (and now president of the United States, sought-after) was Frontier Times and while some of the policies Magazine, which debuted on Oct. he advocated were not sound, 1, 1923. The magazine followed the coffers of the government two earlier efforts, Hunter’s were opened and Roosevelt Magazine (co-founded with his played Santa Claus to relieve father in 1910) and Hunter’s much of the distress. The public Frontier Magazine (1916). It is too familiar with the effects was filled with tales of the of government extravagance wild and blood-thirsty frontier, and its consequences to require often submitted by old-timers, comments at my hands, so I will alongside vivid photographs, leave that description to other images and graphics. writers of history.” In 1955 it was sold, and two Ruth Hay, who came from Dilly, years later it was a companion married Marvin’s grandson, to True West magazine. Under Ray Marvin Hay in 1952. They various owners and editors, the met through Marilyn Hunter, magazine reappeared on and off her roommate at Texas State This photograph shows the family of J. Marvin Hunter and his wife, Susie Rogers, with their young family. Their children are, from left, Myra Jennette until 1985. College for Women in Denton. In his 64-year career, Marvin “Nettie,” Rachel, Jay Marvin, Jr. and John “Warren.” In his 64-year publishing Marilyn was Warren’s daughter, career, he owned and/or published 16 newspapers, and printed numerous books owned and published these and Ray Marvin’s first cousin. His and other historical publications. His legacy remains in Bandera housed at the papers: The Saturday Gazette grandfather on the Hay side was the Frontier Times Museum. and The Mason Spy in Mason, brother of Marilyn’s grandmother. Texas, the Comfort Times, the Bland Herald and Carlsbad Headlight Ray’s mother was Marvin’s daughter, Nettie. Incidentally, the Hay in New Mexico, the Menard County Enterprise, Kimble County family had come to the area with the Lyman Wight Mormon Colony Crony, Garden City Gazette, the Melvin Advocate, Harper Herald, in 1854. “Ray was out of college, and a year older than me,” Ruth Ozona Optimist, the Big Lake Crony, Sonora New Era, Bandera said. “He was printing the Bandera Bulletin with his grandfather and New Era and the Bandera Bulletin. He wrote at least eight books, his mother.” After dating for two years, they wed. Ruth worked at the and numerous shorter historical publications. In his fascinating newspaper, too, when their only child, Tom, was little. She recalled autobiography, “Peregrinations of a Pioneer Printer,” the opening that “Grandpa Hunter” typed with only the index and middle fingers paragraph revealed his personality: of each hand. She also worked at the printing business, and learned “My life has been quite an eventful one, largely because of the fact to do many things. Then, Ruth began teaching math and physics at that I have lived in what might be termed two periods — the pioneer Bandera High School, which she continued for 13 years. She later period and the modern period. I was born in Loyal Valley, Texas, the returned to the Bulletin for two years, until the Hunters sold it. 18th day of March, 1880. I was so small that I do not remember the Ray Marvin volunteered as an EMT, in addition to his printing and occasion. My wife says she is surprised that I do not remember it, as newspaper businesses, Ruth said, which meant he often slept little. I have often spoken of incidents that I remembered which occurred He was also the first mayor of Bandera to serve, but not the first even before I was born.” He said that back in his Scottish and Irish mayor per se. “Marvin was the first one ever elected,” Ruth said. roots, the Hunter family had intermarried with the Calhouns (first “The town held an election, and on one ballot, they voted on whether spelled Cohoon, then Colquhoon and Calhoon). In Colonial days, to incorporate the town and who would be mayor. Marvin ran for apparently, three Hunter brothers — William, Jesse and James — had mayor, and won, but the election to incorporate did not pass.” Joy, come to America before the Revolutionary War. On the Warren side, who was born in Lockhart, was married to Bill Short, Rachel’s son, a General Warren had fallen at the Battle of Bunker Hill, and in his for 35 years, although they later divorced amicably. They met at Sul honor, many descendants in Marvin’s family bore the Warren name. Ross University, married, and in 1950, moved to Bandera. They had Marvin’s parents, John Warren Hunter and Mary Ann Calhoun, were five children — artist Susie, teacher Annette Lee, Les, a contractor, first cousins. His paternal grandparents were Thomas Hunter and Clare Jill, who works at Bandera Electric Cooperative, and Jake, Jane Calhoun, who moved from Tennessee to Alabama. John was who’s in finance. born in Rogersville, Ala. in 1846. 10 years later, his father moved She was the first licensed administrator of Hilltop Village Nursing to Texas and remarried. The family, which consisted of at least two Home. Joy also is an avid historian, with active memberships in the other sons — Augustus Warren and James — came to Hunt County, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, the United Daughters of the and then to Hopkins County near Sulphur Bluff where they were Confederacy, and the Kerr County Genealogical Society. She spends farming when the Civil War broke out. Marvin said his father did many hours volunteering at the Kerr Regional History Center. not get along with the new stepmother so he took off on his own by Ruth said that one of Marvin’s best friends was Noah Hamilton age 15. John hauled cotton and freight with a mule train from North Rose. “They were both born in Loyal Valley, and Noah worked for Texas to Brownsville, which had not been blockaded. His brother, John in his print shop,” she said. “They were lifelong friends, and James, joined the Confederates and served four years with Forrest’s Noah became a well-known photographer, who had businesses in Cavalry. Learning his parents had died, in 1868, John rode three San Antonio, California and Del Rio. People in California bought weeks on horseback from Sulphur Springs to Troy, Tenn. There, he copies of his photographs (of Wild West characters), and often they met Mary Ann who was well-educated, and whose parents objected were used for the movies.” to the illiterate “wild Texas boy.” They wed anyway and moved to All of Marvin and Susie’s children learned about the business, and Booneville, Ark. near James. were trained as printers and newspaper workers. Nettie set type and John farmed on a rented patch of land, while Mary Ann taught, was a reporter at the New Era. Rachel became an expert linotype but after the crops failed, their lack of income prompted a new operator and set all of the type on the weekly paper and the Frontier plan. Mary Ann taught John the ornate “Spencerian” handwriting Times Magazine. In 1928, with his father’s help, Jay Marvin method. He became proficient and engaged 11 students in a nearby published the London Graphic, 24 years after Marvin first published community for a 10-day session, at $1 per student. His classes were it. Son Warren published the reincarnated Harper newspaper for so successful, he was asked to teach a second session, and another 10 years. He became well-known in his own right as an artist. His in his hometown, so he taught one group in the day and another at first major painting — a herd of Longhorn cattle swimming across night. Both of them teaching, Marvin said, “was sufficient to keep the the Platte River — hangs at the Frontier Times Museum, and was wolf from the cabin door.” Then, Mary Ann taught John reading and done when Warren was only 13, according to an interview Marvin math, and he passed the the district school board examination and had with Bill Reddell in his San Antonio Express column, The Bill was qualified to teach third grade. They stayed in Booneville as the Board. “That boy was determined to become an artist,” Marvin told family grew. There were three daughters — Alice Carey, Cora Luby Reddell. “He had never seen a herd of longhorns nor the Platte. and Lillian Lenoir. Sadly, they lost a girl named Texas at 2 years old. He had the scene described to him and started to work.” His first Yearning for a more “pioneer” life, they relocated to Gillespie County commissioned work, for which he got $50, was for John A. Miller, in 1877 with a mere $4 in cash. However, he soon was hired to teach who said he’d pay for a good painting of a real Texas Longhorn. school in Spring Creek, Squaw Creek, Willow City and Loyal Valley. “Old Warren took his easel down by the creek and started to work,” 1879 proved to be a bust for crops, so between school sessions, John Marvin added. “I’d go get him for supper sometimes. Once I went hauled bones to Austin for $7 per ton, and then freighted 135 miles after him and caught him chasing a cow back and forth along the from Austin to Mason. The following March, Marvin was born, creek. I hollered at him to cut it out. Runnin’ a cow doesn’t do ’em named for Methodist Bishop Marvin. Marvin may have inherited his any good.” Warren replied that he was studying the muscles in the itchy feet from his father, as the family moved again in the fall, this animal’s hind quarters. After publishing the Harper Herald his father time to Voca in McCulloch County, where John taught. Three years had founded, Warren sold it and attended Chicago Art Institute. He later, they were at Camp San Saba. In 1884, they moved yet again, became established as an artist, opening a studio in San Antonio’s La to Mason. Their home was formerly the Mason News-Item printing Villita section. In addition to the historical marker for the museum, office, where little Marvin got his first taste of printers’ ink after Warren’s own was dedicated there last fall. In 1957, Marvin died in upending an ink bucket over his head. “My good mother had a task Kerrville after becoming ill while visiting a sister. The Frontier Times getting me separated from that ink,” he wrote. Soon, though, they Museum, located on 13th Street, contains a diverse collection of were in Menardville (now Menard), and by then another daughter, about 40,000 artifacts — everything from a South American child’s Mary Lois, had arrived. After being dismissed by two disgruntled shrunken head and 400 bells, to many of Noah’s photographs of trustees a year later, John took the family to Fort McKavett. Here, outlaws, lawmen and pioneers, reflecting the spirit of the Old West. Marvin witnessed the killing of desperado John Vaden by bartender It is open daily except Sunday, and admission prices are a bargain. Ben Daniels. Years later, Daniels was appointed U.S. Marshal in Constructed from an attractive fieldstone, the museum opened on Arizona and New Mexico by President Theodore Roosevelt. For May 20, 1933, in the midst of the Great Depression. Marvin devised a time, the family fluctuated between Mason and Menardville. In ingenious fundraising plans for the initial construction, and for later 1891, John bought the Menardville Record and put Marvin to work, expansions, tied in with his books and newspaper. the beginning of his career. A year later, John established the Mason Later, the museum was bought by Foster Doane. After his death, Herald, publishing it for 18 years. his widow remarried and moved away. Ruth said she “gave it to the Among his forays in journalism, Marvin served a short stint in the community, or people, of Bandera.”

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Joyce Elizabeth Goeglein was born on May 31st, 1930 in Borger, Texas to Drexel & Grace Chapman. She was one of 6 children, 3 of whom she leaves behind. Liz went home to be with her Lord and Savior November 11, 2013. She joins her “knight in shining armor”, John Goeglein. Liz and John met at the University of Houston, and were married for 59 years. They settled in California, but always visited and vacationed in Texas any chance they could get. Upon retirement, they moved back to Texas and settled in Leakey from 1992-2008. She leaves behind 5 children, 18 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; John (Terri) Goeglein, Pat (Janette) Goeglein, Greg (Sarah) Goeglein, Matt (Debbie) Goeglein & Beth (John) Rotondo. As an encourager, she loved people, and was loved by everyone she met. She was a great homemaker, took pride in her family, and was involved in her church and community wherever she lived. We will greatly miss her, but are confident we will see her again in heaven!

On December 3, 2013 Faustino “Tino” Rodriguez, age 88 of Uvalde, passed away in his home surrounded by family and while under the care of Uvalde Hospice. He was born in Sabinal, February 17, 1925, was employed as a tree trimmer for Bloom Systems from which he retired. He is survived by Josephine Lavelle Rodriguez, his wife of 61 years, their daughters and spouses: Guadalupe Rodriguez and Ray Purifoy, Laverne and Ed Garcia of Seguin; Beatriz and Michael Doran of Bellingham, Washington; Rosie and Isidoro Rivera of St. Louis, Missouri; Annette and Mario Montemayor of Corpus Christi; 12 grandchildren, 14 greatgrandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren. He is also survived by brothers Chapo and Beto of Sabinal, Ramiro from Castroville and sisters Maria Lopez, Minnie Torres, Gloria Musquiz, and Marianna Orona all of Sabinal. He is preceeded in death by his parents Tomas and Beatriz Valdez Rodriguez, brothers Enrique, Ruben, and Tomas Jr., sister Locha, son Richard, and great grandson Daegan Garcia. A dedicated mass was held at 7 pm on Saturday, December 7, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Sabinal, Father Antonio Hernandez officiating. The family planned the arrangements in lieu of a funeral home. Every day is a Blessing, A Dream, and A Possibility....

Mary Louise (Roane) Veltmann passed away on December 6, 2013 in Kerrville at the age of 83. She was born on January 23, 1930 in Houston, TX. She is survived by her husband, C.C. Veltmann of Kerrville; daughter, Valerie Chapman of Montrose, CO and family; sons, Clyde Veltmann of Midland and family; and Craige Veltmann of Albuquerque, NM and family. After raising her daughter and sons, she began a teaching career at Gary Job Corps in San Marcos, TX where she was known as the “little reading lady”. Her teaching career continued in Brackettville, TX as a special education teacher for 27 years. Mary Louise was a devoted wife and mother for over 64 years. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at 1:00 PM at Church of the Ascension in Montell with burial to follow in Montell Cemetery. Rev. Don Lee will be assisted by Rev. Tom Murray. Pallbearers will be Freddie Wong; Billy Jacob; Clint Chapman; Tim Ward; Allen Mumme; Mike Wiseman; June Smith; Rebecca Smith; Carol Reynolds; Sharon Hubble; Patty Jacob; Sherry Ward; Valerie Stinett; and Patty Wong. Honorary pallbearer will be George Carroll. Memorial donations may be made to Church of the Ascension in Montell

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PUT YOUR EYES ON THE TEXT

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Ground burial has long been the traditional choice for interment in America. In recent years however, cremation has become a viable choice, among the adventurous baby boomers. As they prepare for their final expenses, many questions arise. One question, in particular, is asked more often than any other, “Can my pet be cremated with me?” It is illegal to co-mingle human cremains. In other words, two humans, may not be cremated in the same chamber, at the same time. Likewise, it is illegal, to cremate an animal, where human beings are cremated. Plainly speaking, your pet may not be cremated, at the same crematorium, where you may be cremated. As a licensed funeral director, I often witness family members slipping mementos into a loved one’s casket, immediately before it is closed. In fact, I recently observed a very young nephew, slip a little wooden box, into his Uncle’s casket. The box had a doggy paw engraved upon it, next to the name, “Love.” It was a very touching moment, and caused me to think seriously about my own pet’s living situation, when my time comes to meet my maker.

As with interment, inurnment (the process of placing cremains in an urn), offers unique choices, to achieve your final wishes. One might choose an appropriate location where their cremains, and the cremains of their pet, might be sprinkled together. An appropriate choice might be the old oak tree, at his or her family home place. If one has chosen to have their cremains buried, a double cremation vault might be an appropriate selection. A double cremation vault encases two urns of cremains. One urn might encase the master’s cremains, the other urn might encase the pet’s cremains. If you find yourself in this unique situation, you will need to have the assistance of a very special someone to accomplish your final wishes. It may just turn out, that your very young nephew, surprisingly steps forward to accomplish this final act of “Love” for you and your pet. My best advice: “Be kind to animals, and to your very young nephews. Sometimes even the tiniest humans turn out to be our biggest champions.” My name is Tracy Renee Lee. I am a funeral director, author and freelance writer. I write books, weekly bereavement articles, and midweek grief briefs related to understanding and coping with grief. It is my life’s work to comfort the bereaved and help them live on. Please follow my blog at http://pushin-updaisies.blogspot.com/ and Twitter account @PushnUpDaisies, visit my website www.Queen CityFuneralHome.com or read my book “Pushin’ Up Daisies” for additional encouragement and information.

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The Thief Was Forgiven before the Gospel Came into Effect.

The truth is that the thief was not saved under the same law and dispensation that we are under. He was still under the Old Testament, not the gospel. That is why he was not required to believed what we must believe nor to receive the same baptism that we must receive. The terms of his forgiveness teach us nothing about what we must do to be saved. The Old Testament was in effect when the thief was forgiven. Galatians 4:4 - Jesus Himself was born and lived under the Old Testament law till He died. That is why He taught people, in His lifetime, to obey the Old Law, including circumcision, the Sabbath, animal sacrifices, etc. (Luke 4:16; 2:21; 2:22-24; Matt. 8:4; Mark 1:44; Luke 2:22ff; cf. Lev. 14:1-32; etc.). Must we do these things today to be saved? Matthew 5:17,18 - He said not one jot or tittle would pass from the law till He had fulfilled it all. But He had not fulfilled it all till He died and rose from the dead. Colossians 2:14 - Jesus removed the first ordinances nailing them to His cross. So the Jews remained subject to the Old Testament

Two Men and Their Contrasting Views Two men had contrasting views concerning God’s grace. The first man was convinced that since “God is love” (1 John 4:8) that He would overlook the sins that a sincere seeker of God had committed. He was of the opinion that “we are saved by grace, period!”--“not of works, lest anyone should boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9). Since God grants His gift of salvation to whomever He will, man can do nothing to be forgiven. Forgiveness is God’s business and God’s alone. The second man tries to explain that Ephesians 2:8 as a two part process: “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God.” Grace is God’s free gift to man but faith is man’s part of the equation. Mankind can only regain their

close fellowship with God but through a special type of faith that involves genuine repentance and commitment to The Lord. “Without faith it is impossible to please God.” (Hebrews 11: 6). Without this faith we are lost (Mark 16: 15-16 and Luke 13:3-5). Man must be able to see himself as a sinner, hopeless and helpless, without God’s saving grace. Until he does that, he can’t humbly turn to The Lord and be saved. The first man cannot understand how God could require man to do ANYTHING but he sees that Jesus lays down simple yet strict requirements for discipleship - then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me” (Luke 9:23). Denying self forces one

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until Jesus died. Ephesians 2:13-16 - He abolished the Old Law through His blood on the cross (vv 13,16). Hebrews 10:9,10; 9:16,17 - Jesus removed the first testament and replaced it with His new covenant, the gospel. It is under this New Testament that we are saved by Jesus’ death. But Jesus had to die to bring this about. [Cf. Gal. 3:13; Rom. 7:4.] So, the Old Law was in effect until Jesus died. But the thief was forgiven before Jesus died, while the first covenant was still in effect. The conditions he had to meet to be forgiven prove nothing about the conditions under which we are forgiven under the gospel. The case of the thief proves no more about how we should be saved than do David, Moses, Noah, or Abraham. Why not use these examples to try to show that baptism is not necessary today? Because these people lived under a different covenant. But the same is true of the thief. None of these people were required to believe what we do, nor were they required to be baptized like we are, because they did not live under the same covenant as we do. Don’t take my word for it. PUT YOUR EYES ON THE TEXT and study it out for yourself.

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to look at themselves and their habits of life. Habit causes people to do many things without thinking them through: drinking alcohol, using bad language, or looking at inappropriate literature. Habit practiced too long becomes character. And character dictates our daily actions. The second man understands that salvation by God’s mercy is free but it places great obligations on us. To be children of God we must first see ourselves for what we are, “sinners.” Only then can we humble ourselves to allow our Lord to save us from the evil one (1 Peter 5:8). Man IS REQUIRED to obey God! There are only two

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reasons a man does not obey Him. As Ephesians 4:18 says: “having their understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the hardness of their heart.” Either a man doesn’t know what God wants (ignorance in them) or he knows and doesn’t care (hardness of heart); both will lead one to Hell. “Be not unwise but understand what the Will of the Lord is” (Ephesians 5:17). God bless you as you seek Him. If I can help, let me know.

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The Christmas Story: Does It Still Matter?

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Written by Rusty Wright /Submitted by Elaine Padgett Carnegie

The Christmas story speaks of family and humility. But is it true?{10} Reason number six why the Christmas story matters: it is . . .A Story that Was Foretold Jesus’ followers noted numerous clues to his identity, prophecies written many years before His birth.{11} The Hebrew writer Micah told around 700 BC of deliverance through a coming Messiah or “Anointed One” from Bethlehem.{12} We know that “. . . Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea. . . .”{13} Isaiah, writing around 700 BC, foretold that the Messiah would be born of a virgin. He wrote, “The Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.”{14} The name “Immanuel” means “God is with us.” Biblical accounts claim Jesus’ mother was a virgin when she bore Him.{15} Additional prophecies concern the Messiah’s lineage, betrayal, suffering, execution, and resurrection. Peter Stoner, a California mathematician, once calculated the probability of just eight of the 300 prophecies Jesus fulfilled coming true in one person due to chance alone. Using estimates that both he and classes of college students considered reasonable and conservative, Stoner concluded there was one chance in 1017 that those eight were fulfilled by fluke. He says 1017 silver dollars would cover the state of Texas two feet deep. Mark one coin with red fingernail polish. Stir the whole batch thoroughly. What chance would a blindfolded person have of picking the marked coin on the first try? One in 1017, the same chance that just eight of the 300 prophecies “just happened” to come true in this man, Jesus.{16} In a similar vein, consider reason number seven why the original Christmas story matters. It is . . .A Story that Has Substantial Support. Can we trust the biblical accounts of the Christmas story? Three important points: Eyewitness Testimony. The Gospels—presentations of Jesus’ life—claim to be, or bear evidence of containing, eyewitness accounts. In a courtroom, eyewitness testimony is among the most reliable evidence. Early Date. Dr. William F. Albright, one of the world’s leading archaeologists, dated every book of the New Testament (NT) before about AD 80.{17} There is no known record of NT factual authenticity ever being successfully challenged by a contemporary. Manuscript Evidence. Over 24,000 early manuscript copies of portions of the NT exist today. Concerning manuscript attestation, Sir Frederic Kenyon, director and principle librarian of the British Museum, concluded, “Both the authenticity and the general integrity of the books of the New Testament may be regarded as finally established.”{18} The Christmas story is notable for its enduring messages of hope, peace, goodwill, family and humility. It was foretold by prophets and has substantial manuscript support. But there is another reason for considering the story of Jesus’ birth, perhaps the most important. Reason number eight: the Christmas story is . . .A Story of Love. Jesus’ followers taught that His conception and birth were part of a divine plan to bring us genuine peace, inner freedom, and self-respect. They believed the biblical God wants us to enjoy

friendship with Him, and meaning and purpose. Alas, our own self-centeredness separates us from Him. Left to our own, we would spend both time and eternity in this spiritually unplugged state. Jesus came to help plug us into God. Mary’s baby was born to die, paying the penalty for our self-centeredness, which the biblical documents call “sin.” If I had a traffic fine I could not pay, you could offer to pay it for me. When the adult Jesus died on the cross, He carried the penalty due all our sins then rose from the dead to give new life. Jesus explained, “God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.”{19} God can become your friend if you believe in Him, that is, if you trust Him to forgive you. He will never let you down. Perhaps you are becoming aware of the importance of the Christmas story in your own life. Might you like to receive Jesus’ free gift of forgiveness and place your faith in Him? You can celebrate this Christmas knowing that you are a member of His family. Perhaps you’d like to talk to Him right now. You might want to tell Him something like this: Jesus Christ, thanks for loving me, for dying for my sins and rising again. Please apply your death as the means of my forgiveness. I accept your pardon. Come and live in me and help me to become your close friend. If you made that decision to place your trust in Jesus, He has entered your life, forgiven you and given you eternal life. I encourage you to tell another of His followers about your decision and ask them to help you grow in faith. Call this radio station or visit the Web site probe.org to learn more. Read the Bible to discover more about God. Begin with the Gospel of John, the fourth book in the New Testament, which is one of the easier ones to understand. Tell God what is on your heart, and tell others about the discovery you’ve made so they can know Him too! Notes 10. For more on evidence for Jesus, see www.WhoIsJesusReally.com and www.probe.org. 11. For a summary of prophecies Jesus fulfilled, see Josh McDowell, Evidence that Demands a Verdict (San Bernardino, CA: Here’s Life Publishers, 1979), 141-177. 12. Micah 5:2. 13. Matthew 2:1 NASB. 14. Isaiah 7:14 NIV. 15. Matthew 1:18, 22-25; Luke 1:27, 34. 16. Peter W. Stoner, Science Speaks (Chicago: Moody Press, 1969), 99-112. 17. McDowell, op. cit., 62-63. 18. Frederic G. Kenyon, The Bible and Archaeology (New York: Harper & Row, 1940), 288; in McDowell, op. cit., 41. McDowell develops these points in pp. 39-41 ff. 19. John 3:16 NLT.

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GRANNY’S KITCHEN BACK TO BASICS CHRISTMAS PROJECTS Padgett Carnegie

by Elaine

With lots of family time for the holidays, make Christmas memories with these projects. We are trying the crystal ornaments this year. Have Fun and Merry Christmas!

CRYSTAL ORNAMENTS

Bring a pot of water to a rapid boil. Stir sugar or salt into the boiling water until it is saturated, meaning additional sugar or salt will not dissolve. Create a spiral or other design out of a pipe cleaner. Tie one end of a piece of string to the top of the pipe cleaner and one end to a craft stick. Place the craft stick over a clear glass jar so the pipe cleaner hangs down into the jar. Adjust the string so the bottom of the pipe cleaner is about 1/2 inch above the surface. Fill the jar with your sugar or water mixture. Place the jar in a safe, sunlit location and observe it for at least a week. Remove the crystal ornament from the jar. Spray it with a sealant, attach a string and hang it from a Christmas tree or garland.

SNOWMEN FOR A SNOWBALL FIGHT Create this cute winter pal with your mismatched children‘s gloves. Much like our Snow Folks, all you will need is gloves, wooden balls, and lots of small white pom poms imagination. scrap material for scarf child’s glove silk florals (holiday sprigs, cotton balls berries, flowers, pine, etc.) 11/4” diameter tiny black plastic eyes or black wooden ball mismatched infant acrylic paint rosey lipstick or child’s sock black marker gold cord First, tuck the thumb inside the glove. Fill the glove with cotton batting, be sure to fill remaining four fingers without over stuffing. Cut a scrap piece of material for scarf and gently tie around the glove where the ribbing of the cuff meets the plain material of the glove (end of the cuff). (When tying scarf, point the scarf material toward the thumb area to cover the area where it was tucked inside. Fold down cuff to cover scarf and form a turtle neck. Hot glue on wooden ball to top of turned down cuff. Glue on tiny plastic eyes or paint on with black acrylic paint. Use black marker for mouth. Gently dot on lipstick for cheeks by applying first to your finger and then dotting onto face. Glue a stem of holiday florals or greenery behind body on the side where thumb is tucked in. This will help to hide the tucked in thumb.To make the hat, simply fit the cuff of the sock onto head and roll up the edge of the cuff to form the hat brim. Then trim the end of the sock off and fringe with scissors. Add a small amount of cotton batting inside hat and tie off with gold cord. Using the first and fourth finger of the glove, pull them to the front of the body and glue together with hot glue, hold in place until secure. Add a pile of white pom-pom for snowballs, one at a time, gluing each one in place.

VINTAGE CHRISTMAS BALLS

Upcycling your old Christmas hanging ball ornaments with vintage fabrics is really simple! What you’ll need.... Old round Christmas Baubles Vintage Fabric Scraps Modpodge Paint Brush Remove the cap of your bauble & cut strips of fabric approximately 1.5cm wide. To get the right length, measure up on your bauble from the top to bottom. Mine were approx. 7cm. Next apply some glue to half of the bauble and then attach a fabric strip from top to bottom. Attach the next strip, leaving a gap between it and the first one. You’ll find that you need to apply a little more glue at the top and bottom where the second strip will overlap the first. Continue adding strips all the way around, until you reach the first strip that you attached. Apply a coat of glue over the entire bauble and then let dry. TIP.... To allow the bauble to dry evenly, without touching any surfaces, I grabbed an old jar and a bamboo skewer. Insert the skewer into the hole at the top of the bauble and then stand it up in the jar. WOODEN PEG DOLLS/SNOW FAMILY wooden peg dolls in three different sizes

- knitted tubes in different widths depending on the size of the dolls (you can make these by using a small knitting loom or you can use another type of material. - small embellishments such as buttons, beads, felt, etc... to decorate their sweaters - small bits of yarn to tie off the caps - strong glue or hot glue gun 1. To make a sweater for the peg doll body, cut a length of tube that is about 5 cm or 2 inches longer than the body itself. Roll up each edge and then slip it over the peg doll. Add an embellishment on the front of the doll. These normally stay put on their own but you can also add a drop of glue underneath the sweater if you want. 2. To make the beanie cap, cut a piece of tube that is a length you like and tie off one edge with yarn to prevent any further fraying. Roll up the other end and place the cap over the head of the peg doll. You may add a drop of glue inside the cap if you like. WOODEN PEG CHRISTMAS ANGELS www.christmas-projects.com wooden peg dolls in three different sizes - white acrylic paint - transparent organza with white and silver stitching - white feathers - craft glue - hot glue gun - red and black permanent markers 1. First paint the peg body white and let it dry before continuing. 2. Cut a piece of stitched organza to fit the body and apply it with a thin coat of glue to cover the white painted area. 3. Use the hot glue to glue on two feathers to use as wings. Cut other feathers to smaller sizes and glue the soft fuzzy ends to the head as hair. 4. Dot eyes and a mouth on the figures.

REINDEER CHRISTMAS CARDS

An elegant reindeer adorns this easy to make Christmas card. If you have little time or need to make lots of cards, this card is perfect for your needs. Once you have your supplies together, you can have one finished within 5-10 minutes. - white folded card - peel-Off Sticker “Merry Christmas” - white, beige, green, black and brown cardstock - decoratived edged scissors - 3 red sequins - Fiskars Shape Boss template “Ovals” - Sizzix Originals Die “Reindeer” - stick glue and craft glue - Cuttlebug folders “Distressed Stripes” and “Snowflakes” - 3-D foam tape - diecutting and Embossing machine “Cuttlebug” - black dimensional paint or “Sizzix Big Shot” 1. First emboss your white cardstock with the “Distressed Stripes” folder. Cut around the edges with the decorative edged scissors so that the cardstock fits on the front of the card as you see in the picture. Adhere it to the the card. 2. Cut out a green oval to fit the center of the card and emboss it with the “Snowflakes” folder. Now adhere it to the center of the cardstock on the front of the card. 3. Die cut your reindeer in the colors of brown and black. From the black reindeer, cut away the antlers and adhere these to the brown reindeer. Now die cut the collar (found on the same die and adhere it to the reindeer neck. 4. Now glue on a sequin on the nose and 2 sequins on the collar. 5. Stick 3-D foam tape pieces to the back of the reindeer and then adhere it to the center of the oval on the card. 6. Peel off the Merry Christmas sticker and stick it to the top center of the card. 7. Dot black dimensional paint on the reindeer for its eye.

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A LONG LOOK BACK AT 2013

I began this article with a heavy heart in light of the fiasco that has become the Obama Administration! However, as I researched the accomplishments of the year 2013, I had new hope! Here’s a very abbreviated look at the Scientific Communities of the World in the year 2013! The year has seen successful new treatments for diseases such as HIV, Usher Syndrome, and Leukodystrophy, and a major expansion in the use and capabilities of technologies such as 3D Printing, and autonomous cars. The United Nations designated 2013 the International Year of Water Cooperation. LG Electronics releases the first commercial OLED television. OLED screens are thinner, more efficient and capable of displaying images with greater definition than conventional LCD and plasma screens. American researchers state that a gene associated with active personality traits is also linked to increased longevity. Britain’s first hand transplantation operation is successfully conducted. Toyota demonstrates an autonomous car capable of sensing and reacting to its surroundings, monitoring its driver and communicating with other vehicles. British researchers successfully cure blindness in mice using an injection of photosensitive cells. Following additional testing, the treatment could be used to heal human sufferers of retinitis pigmentosa. scientists test a new cancer treatment that uses sickle cells to kill off tumors’ by starving them of their blood supply. The German defence company Rheinmetall successfully demonstrates a highpowered military laser that can destroy drones in mid-flight and cut through steel from over 1 mile (1.6 km) away, even in adverse weather conditions. The company plans to mount the laser on a variety of vehicles for battlefield use. A gamma secretase inhibitor previously experimented for treating Alzheimer’s disease is found to have regenerative effects on inner ear hair cells, potentially allowing for the effective treatment of deafness. British and Canadian researchers create a tablet computer which is as thin as paper and also flexible. An American company unveils a smart hunting rifle which uses a computerised scope, onboard aiming software and laser rangefinders to ensure great accuracy even in

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The Huajilla Unit of TRTA held members Kathy Carskadden, Nora its December social and business Winkler and Walter Huegele. The meeting on Monday, December Huajilla Unit members donated 9, 2013, beginning at 10 AM at $481 and the committee members Triple C Restaurant in Devine, purchased 600 books in various Texas. In the absence of President reading levels from kindergarten Rosemary Bendele, Vice President through 8th grade. Accepting the Cathy Mechler called the meeting to books were Edna Ibarra from the order, welcoming the thirty members Medina County Women’s Shelter; and six guests present. Kathy Benavides and Steven Flores Mechler led the group in the Pledges from the Devine Police Department; to the American and Texas Flags and Detective Jo Evans from the Hondo Lewis Stroud offered the prayer. Police Department’s Blue Santa; and Since this was a short meeting, Jan Quintana representing Brown the minutes were dispensed with; Santa. Children in these various members are instead encouraged programs will be the recipients of Pictured Nora Winkler, Walter Huegele, Jo Evans, accepting on behalf to visit the Huajilla Unit Website of the Hondo Police Department Blue Santa, Lola Hill (Book Committee these books during the holidays. where they can read the monthly Cathy Mechler provided a report Chair), and Kathy Carskadden. meeting summaries. Secretary Irene from June Steiner related to the have passed away. Dubberly informed the group that forms needed to report the members’ she is working on the website: in addition Treasurer Bruce Simpson gave the financial volunteer hours. Members were all provided to the meeting schedule and other unit report indicating that currently, there are with the forms which will be turned in later information, there is a page with a summary sufficient funds for the convention and our in the year. of monthly meetings, another with Health annual scholarship. There being no further business, Cathy Ken Hansen reported that today is the final Tips, and one for Monthly Gems. She will Mechler reminded members that the be working on adding a photos, legislative day for filing for candidacy, so we should January 27, 2014 meeting will be at Triple information and other pertinent data . Any know the names of candidates running in the C in Devine, beginning at 10 AM. Kay suggestions or corrections are appreciated. spring elections. In January, Ken is going to Shultz then led group in singing a medley On another issue, Irene reported that cards Austin and hopes to bring back information of Christmas Songs and afterwards, the have been sent to those who have been ill on how the Affordable Health Care Act may members had the opportunity to socialize and to the families of those members who affect retirees’ health coverage and services. before enjoying a buffet lunch. Lola Hill, Book Committee chair, introduced

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The Hill Country Herald P.O. Box 822 Leakey, TX 78873 Phone: 830-232-6294 editor@hillcountryherald.net

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Motorhome 2004 Tiffin Allegro Bay 37DB FOR SALE 47,304 miles, Super Clean! Gas, Workhorse engine, Allison Trans. 2 slides, 2 ac/heatpump, internal vac, tinted dual pane windows, levelers, 2 tv’s satellite dish & tv attenna, surround stero system, refrig. w/ icemaker, microwave/convection oven, leather seats, large cedar lined closets, 7000 wat generator, inverter and much more. $55,995. Brake buddy, tow bars and 2008 4X4 Chevy Colorado also available. call 830-232-6448 Leakey, Texas For Sale 5.37 ac. With electric, septic and city water ready for your house, back 2 ac. are cedar fenced for horses or what ever... NO H.O.A. Pendley Road in Leakey Texas. Nine miles from Garner state park. just south of Leakey, $165.000.00 Call 830-261-1044 For Sale Woodchief wood burning heater $300 call 830-232-4811

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REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION ARE AS FOLLOWS: Applicants must have a Basic Peace Officers Certification and/or be licensed with Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education. Applicants must be able and willing to reside in Real County. Two Years Experience is preferred but not required and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications may be picked up at the Real County Sheriff’s Office from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. REAL COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

EMPLOYMENT NOTICE REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF DISPATCHER/JAILER. No experience is required, applicant must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent and a clear criminal history. Applications may be picked up at the Real County Sheriff’s Office from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. REAL COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF DEPUTY SHERIFF.

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Real County has an opening for a Road & Bridge Employee. Applicant must have knowledge and experience with road maintenance practices and operation of heavy machinery and equipment. Applicant must be a team player and willing to work hard. Real County is an equal opportunity employer and is a drug-free, tobacco-free and alcohol-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screening is required. Applications are available from the Real County Judge’s office by calling (830) 232-5304, in person at the Real County Courthouse, 146 U.S. Highway 83, Leakey, Texas, or at www.co.real.tx.us.

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Properties We have established a policy of furnishing 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. NEW LISTING The Bungalow at the Ridge, great income producing property, Frio River access and a pool to boot. Great for weddings, family reunions, and large groups in general. Sleeps 25 comfortable. $425,000. NEW LISTING in Mtn Valley, close to the House Pasture and Seven Bluffs. 4 bedroom 3 baths, great income producing property, $349,000. NEW LISTING Rancho Real, 23 acres with highway frontage, great views, $49,900. NEW LISTING Con Can on Bear Creek. 3 bdrm 2 bth with bonus room, approx. 2,000 square feet, large covered porches, large detached garage/workshop. Great week end home or nightly rental near 7 bluffs. $459,500. Cadillac Farms, 244 ac located 2 miles west of Leakey. A little bit of everything, fields, mtns, old ranch house, rustic barn. Fronts on FM 337 with Patterson Creek forming the southern boundary. Abundant wildlife. Call for details. CANYON OAKS! NEW LISTING New construction, 4 bdrm 2 1⁄2 bth home with excellent views and river access. Great income producing potential. $279,900 CANYON OAKS Three bedroom, 3 1⁄2 bath home on River Road. Income producing. Reduced to $299,000 CON CAN COUNTRY CLUB Golf Course lot in Con Can Country Club! 1⁄2 acre prime residential site on golf course and nightly rentals allowed. Wont last long at $49,950. CON CAN RANCH 3 bdrm 2 bth manufactured home on 36.67 acres. Located in back of ranch adjoining a large ranch. Ideal hunting property in great location. $71,900 DIAMOND RANCH 25 acres with 3 hunting blinds & RV port. $64,000 FAIRVIEW RANCH Nearly 20 acres with 3 bdrm 2 bth manufactured home and 2 bdrm 2 bth cabin., large metal building. Turn key living and hunting. Call for details. FRIO PECAN FARM managed rental with 2b/2ba, covered porch, beautiful Pecan grove, wildlife, price reduced to $160,000. PRICE REDUCED 3 bedroom 3 bth home on river front lot in Frio Pecan Farm. Like new condition with huge deck overlooking the river. Great income potential. Price reduced to $335,000. This property is a great income producer. FRIO RIVER PLACE Beautiful 1.93 acre building site, heavily wooded. Quiet location. $109,500. FRIO RIVER RANCH A beautiful hill country home sitting on the bank of the Frio River. Three bedrooms with 2 1⁄2 baths, high ceilings, open floor plan. All this plus a detached 2 bedroom, 2 bath cabin with approximately 148 feet of frontage along the east bank of the river. Close to town, yet private. Great income potential, only $469,900. FRIO RIVER RANCH River front home on 2.2 acres. Good swimming hole. Three bedroom 2 bath home with 179 feet of river frontage. Nightly rental potential. $279,500. FRIO TERRITORY This five acre building site on the Frio River is waiting for you. 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 MOUNTAIN VALLEY 2.3 acres sitting within walking

distance of the House Pasture, Concan Country Club and the Frio River. The location doesn’t get any better than this. Priced Reduced to $119,000. OAKMONT VILLAGE 2.21 acres of heavily wooded building site located just of FM 1120. $49,000 RANCHO REAL Secluded 15 acres with hunting cabin. 4 wheel drive required. $47,000 RANCHO REAL River frontage with 22 1⁄2 acres for only $70,000. RANCHO REAL The perfect hunting tract. 36.7 acres adjoining a large ranch. $71,900. RIVERTREE Beautiful residential building sites ranging in price from $99,900 to $109,950. SADDLE MOUNTAIN Two story, three bedroom 2 bath home on 2.55 acres in quiet area.. Vaulted ceilings with a rock fireplace, covered porch and deck. Great setting for what appears to be the best buy in the Frio Canyon! Price reduced to $179,950. SHADOW VALLEY Prime residential tract with city water and river access. 1.9 acres for only $52,500. SPICEWOOD SPRINGS Riverfront home on 3.7 acres in Spicewood Springs. Access to over a mile of Frio River. Four bedroom, three bath, 2 story home sitting on bank of river with a wraparound porch. Won’t last long at $429,500. SPRING HILL-.3.2 acres. Beautiful lot in a gated subdv, city wtr, Price Reduces to $64,500 SPRING HILL 3.52 acres with a beautiful view overlooking Leakey. City water, Price reduced to $69,500 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, 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 so take advantage of this new development. Call for a showing or take a drive out 4 mi. south on RR 1120. Check out our website for current sales! Prices start $87,500 THE RIDGE New construction, 3 bedroom 3 bth, with 2 fireplaces and outdoor kitchen, walking distance to river. Nestled under huge live oaks. Call for a showing today TWIN FORKS Two tree covered lots in good location with owner financing available. $32,500 for one, or both for $59,900. TWIN FORKS Like new double wide in Twin Forks, 3 bedroom 2 bth with approx. 1,848 sf, 2 carport, stg building, huge covered deck to enjoy your coffee. Only $99,500. Call today for a showing. COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY. 5 income producing cabins on approx. 7 acres with room for more! $375,000. COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY Now you can enjoy your own rodeo arena. Located just north of Leakey, complete with bleachers, snack bar, restrooms, and plenty of room for additional buildings or possible dance floor. Over 7 acres of land and improvements with owner financing available. This is a great investment at $225,000. COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY. Turn key restaurant available on Highway 83. Ready to go. Price reduced to $145,000. Call for details.

INVESTORS!!! GIVE DUB A CALL AND HE WILL EXPLAIN A REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT THAT HAS THE POTENTIAL OF AN 11% PER ANNUM RETURN ON INVESTMENT, BEFORE TAX ADVANTAGES ARE CONSIDERED. THIS CAN BE DONE RIGHT HERE IN THE FRIO CANYON. 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.

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Mary Kay Windham, Broker 664 S US Hwy. 83 Leakey, Texas 830-232-4408 office 830-374-7901 cell SEE MORE LISTINGS AND PICTURES AT WWW.HIGHPLACESREALTY.COM NEW LISTINGS: Two one acre tracts of land, good views, city water, paved road frontage. $25,000. each NEW LISTING: .7 of an acre with fully equipped and furnished restaurant. Highway 83 frontage with good visibility! Priced to sell at $139,000. NEW LISTING: 1 acre south of Leakey on corner lot with large trees, city water, well, electricity, septic and outbuilding on slab. All ready to go! $49,000. NEW LISTING: Large 3BR/2B home on 20 beautiful acres of rolling terrain, large trees and seasonal creek. City water and wells, two cabins, rv shed, carport and large barn with electricity. $350,000. NEW LISTING: 2 acres with historic church and 3BR/1B mobile home. Beautiful grounds, backing up to larger acreage with good views and situated between two popular river crossings, this property has potential! $150,000. 5.6 acres just a couple of miles east of Leakey on corner lot, with comfortable cabin, city water, well, cargo box, BBQ pit, no restrictions, no HOA, access to Frio River. $175,000. 75 stunning acres with gorgeous 3BR/3B “barndominium”, bunk house, rv shed, well, city water, and breath-taking long views! Tastefully and beautifully furnished! Many extras you just have to see this one! $625,000. 1BR/1B home on 2.2 acres with gorgeous views, under fence, completely and beautifully furnished! $129,000. 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! $315,000. 14.65 acres with incredible views from the 2BR/2B home, with sunroom, Wrap-a-round porch, city water, open floor plan with lots of privacy! $265,000. 4.9 acres on the Frio River, good elevated building sites, electricity close! REDUCED $85,000. 1BR/1B rock cabin on 29.95, well, elec, and septic, amazing views. $300,000. 3BR/2B home, 3 car garage, guest home, barn, workshop on 21 gorgeous acres! $499,000. SOLD! 3BR/2B log home in River Tree, access to Frio River $329,900. .4 of an acre with access to one mile Frio, all utilities. $25,000. 1.18 acres, access to 1 mile Frio River and 130 acres! All utilities in place, great views! $89,000. Cozy cabin on 6 acres, access to lake, creek, deep swimming hole. $129,000. 1 acre near Garner, access to Frio River, water hookup available. $52,900. Two adjacent lots with access to the Frio River! $45,000. Each 8.09 acres, with well, mixed terrain $109,080. Adjacent 22.6 acres $203,400. Owner financing available! 50 acres, with Frio River, Bluff Creek , home and cabin, springs! REDUCED $549,000. CONTRACT PENDING!

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Wednesday, December 11, 2013

THE FRIENDS GRILL

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