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Current Weekly News for Leakey, Camp Wood, Sabinal, Utopia and Surrounding Areas Vol. 4 No. 51

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WHEN WATER IS A COMMODITY ............................ Page 9

Frio Canyon EMS Receives $5000 Donation from HEB ............................ Page 7

BEC makes the holiday season happier for 50 families

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CONSTRUCTION WILL SOON BE A PART OF DAILY LIFE

by Julie Becker

Construction has begun on the “Concan Bridge.”

Traveling from Hwy. 83 South to FM 127 to Hondo has now become a little bit more difficult. Pictured far right is the most recent view of workers drilling the pylon posts into the river bed for the footings of the new bridge. Construction began on November 6, 2014 and is expected to be completed in 190 days at a cost of 3.1 million. RELMCO, INC. was awarded the contract.

The Highway 83 project through Leakey has also been submitted for bids. The TxDOT website lists the total cost as 5.9 million. The contract description list 225 day as the working schedule. Bidder #1 is Allen Keller at 6.9 million; Bidder #2 is Reece Albert, Inc. with a 7.89 million bid; Bidder #3 is Hunter Industries, LTD. at 9.5 million and Anderson Columbia Co., Inc. was listed as Bidder #4 at 9.7 million.

The City of Camp Wood is also undergoing some major downtown renovations. Pictured right, all new sidewalks and awnings are being constructed. The project has progressed well and should be completed soon.

Water News and River Flows By: Joel Pigg, General Manager

River flows were taken on the Frio River and Nueces River on December 10th and 11th with a majority of the crossings showing an increase from the last measurement.

Fulgham’s Crossing just south of the Alto Frio Baptist Encampment had a flow of 7,538 gpm (gallons per minute) last measurement and now has a flow of 7,807 gpm. This is approximately a 10% increase in the flow.

The Leakey Springs Crossing had a flow of 3,057 gpm last measurement and a flow of 3,433 gpm this reading which is about an 11% increase of flow. The Mill Creek Crossing showed a slight increase in flow since the last measurement; it is flowing about 3% higher than the last measurement, there are culverts on both ends of this crossing that have no flow reading, this crossing has a flow of 5,252 gpm this measurement up from the flow last measurement of 5,078 gpm.

On the west prong of the Frio River; the Rancho

Real crossing had a flow of 4,087 gpm this reading compared to a flow of 3,107 gpm last measurement or about a 24% increase. The Kent Creek crossing showed a decrease since last measurement with a flow of 555 gpm this month down from a flow of 672 gpm last measurement or about a 17% decrease in flow rate.

Nueces River flows were taken on December 11th with similar results as those found on the Frio River. McDonalds Crossing was at 8,113 gpm last measurement and increased to a flow of 9,277 gpm this measurement; or an increase of about 13%. The Nueces River Dam on Highway 55 south of Camp Wood had a flow of 8,188 gpm last reading and increased to a flow of 11,811 gpm this month or about a 30% increase. Remember conserve water where you can, do your part and be water smart

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MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM HONDO, TEXAS

by Julie Becker

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............................ Page 11 Each week on my delivery route, the regulars at the Donut Shop in Hondo await the paper! Here’s wishing everyone a Merry Christmas!

Lady Jackets Win SWTJC Tourney submitted by Wayne Carter

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The Sabinal Lady won the SWTJC basketball tournament on Dec. 6 in dramatic fashion by defeating the Knippa Lady Crushers 49-48 with a last second shot by Jordan Jones at the buzzer.

Jones led the scorers with 16 points against Knippa.

Other scorers: Miranda Robles 10, Valarie Verstuyft 9, Liza Escalante 7, Victoria Tristan 4, Hannah Carter 2, and Madison Smart 1.

In the Semi-finals against a very good Nueces Canyon team, the Lady Jackets prevailed 42-34.

Leading scorer was Hannah Carter with

REAL COUNTY COURT RESULTS ........................... Page 2

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

Today’s Weather

High: 55° Low: 48°

The Spirit of ‘45 Ignacio Gamboa, Jr. was born in Dilley to Ignacio and Ruberta Gamboa, Sr. in 1921. Because he was a small child during the Great Depression, making ends meet was tough in those years. He was able to go to school and completed the 6th grade even though his parents moved around a lot working the fields. Finally they landed a job on a dairy, and things began to improve.

He served his country in the U S Army from January, 1942 to December, 1945 and received his honorable discharge at Fort Sam Houston. His rank was Private 1st class. He was in Australia and New Guinea, but did not speak about the war, nor his role in it, to the family. He then met the love of his life, Alicia Costilla of Devine, through a family member. They were married on July

by Billie Franklin

28, 1947, in Pearsall at the Frio County Courthouse. He had joined the Army Reserves when he got out of the service, his unit became active, and he got called back during the Korean War. He also went to school on the G I Bill, receiving training in Hondo in auto mechanics and small engine repair.

He then got a job at Kelly Air Force Base and worked there for 35 years. He worked in reclamation and later retired as a supervisor in reclamation. Still wanting to keep busy, he then opened a small engine repair shop at home. He also drove the school bus for Devine ISD, as well as transferred cars for Brown Chevrolet in Devine.

He retired from his many varied occupations at the age of 82.

15 points.

Other scorers: Liza Escalante 7, Miranda Robles 6, Jordan Jones 5, Valarie Verstuyft 4, Sasha Silva 3 and Madison Smart 2.

In the opening game of the tournament the Lady Jackets defeated Uvalde JV 52-27. The leading scorer was Liza Escalante with 17 points.

Others: Miranda Robles 8, Jordan Jones 8, Hannah Carter 6, Victoria Tristan 4, Madison Smart 3, Valarie Verstuyft, Mary Escalante, and Sasha Silva all had 2 points a piece.

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Wednesday, December 17, 2014

LEAKEY ISD TRUSTEE MEETING DECEMBER 15, 2014 The Leakey ISD Trustees held their Regular Meeting December 15, 2014 at the LISD Cafeteria. Trustees Jerry Bates, Alberto Gonzalez and Brad Hart we absent, Trustees Ruben Navarro, Shawn Gray, Joel Pigg and Charlie Reagor were present. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, by FFA members, Quinten Pigg, Superintendent Barbara Skipper led the opening prayer. Trustees approved the Consent

Agenda and moved to a Construction update from Dr. Skipper and Frank Johnston. Trustees approved Construction Action items, including a $16,593 change order for a lift station for the septic line from the new building which is lower than the connection from the old building.

Trustees approved Leakey ISD Tax Refunds (see letter page 3, brought to you by your local news source). Trustees voted to accept bids for audit

services for fiscal year ending June 30, 2015.

Trustees approved TASB Update 101, affecting local policies. Trustees discussed the upcoming Trustee Election. Application time frame is from January 28 to February 27, 2015, with the election held on May 9, 2015. Trustees reviewed Board Training hours. Kay Keen presented the Principals Report which included a report on the Drug Dog Visit on December 3, 2014 with

no activity. Keen also reviewed the outcome of the Elementary and Junior High UIL meet and the Christmas/Band program. Katherine Antes presented the Business Manager’s report which included the Cash Flow report and summary of Finance Status Report. Dr. Skipper reviewed the Texas Academic Performance Report. With no further business the meeting was adjourned.

REAL COUNTY COURT RESULTS November 10, 2014 Melissa Lynn Chippewa, criminal mischief> $500<$1500, reset to December 8, 2014; Melissa Lynn Chippewa, revocation hearing, assault causing bodily injury; family violence, reset to December 8, 2014; Anthony Albert Estrada, driving while license invalid with previous conviction, Defendant Pled Guilty, 9 months Deferred Adjudication, $500 fee, $250 court costs, $40 month reporting fees, standard probation terms and conditions, 8 months to pay; Devon Leon Frenzel, Assault Causing Bodily

Injury, Reset to December 8, 2014; Gilberto Ambriz Garcia, driving while intoxicated, Defendant Pled Guilty to Reduced Class C Disorderly Conduct, sentenced to $400 fine $67 court costs, $300 of fine and costs due today and remainder due within 30 days of today; Donna Michelle Harley, driving while license invalid with previous conviction, Defendant Pled Guilty, sentenced to 20 days County jail with credit for time served; Harlan Lee Hobbs, Terroristic Threat, Case

will be held and taken into consideration upon successful completion with Deferral obligations with additional case; Harlan Lee Hobbs, Deadly Conduct, Reset to December 8, 2014; Kenneth William Lewis, False report to Police Officer/Law Enforcement Employee, Reset to December 8, 2014; Patrick José Musquiz, theft of property> $500<$1500, reset to December 8, 2014; Bianca Sanchez, Theft by check, Defendant Pled Guilty, 3 months Deferred Adjudication, $250

REAL COUNTY COURT RESULTS December 8, 2014 Bradley Dwaine Adcock, Driving While Intoxicated, Reset to January 12, 2015; Melissa Lynn Chippewa, revocation hearing, assault causing bodily injury; family violence, Defendant Pled True, Defendant Adjudicated sentenced to 30 days in jail to run concurrent with additional case; Melissa Lynn Chippewa, Criminal Mischief, Defendant Pled True, Defendant Adjudicated sentenced to 30 days in jail to run concurrent with additional case, Restitution of $151 to Harley’s Hideaway; Devon Leon Frenzel, Assault Causing Bodily Injury, Reset to January 12, 2015;

Vance Lee Hennington, Jr. Theft of Service, case dismissed; Harlan Lee Hobbs, Terroristic Threat, Case will be held and taken into consideration upon successful completion with Deferral obligations with additional case; Harlan Lee Hobbs, Deadly Conduct, Defendant Pled No Contest, 18 months Deferred Adjudication, $3000 fee, $250 court costs, $40 month reporting fees, Defendant agrees to forfeit 6 weapons used in this offense, 6 months to pay all fees and costs, Defendant to have no contact with Thomas Martin or entry into Harley’s Hideaway during probation term

except for Hideaway during probation term except for legitimate business purposes, and not as a patron, must report in person months 1,3,6,9 and 15; Matthew Ryan Leitner, Possession of Marijuana in a Drug Free Zone, Motion for Early Discharge granted; Kenneth William Lewis, False report to Police Officer/Law Enforcement Employee, Reset to January 12, 2015; Patrick José Musquiz, theft of property> $500<$1500, reset to January 12, 2015; Bradley Joe Netherton, Criminal Trespass, Reset January 12, 2015;

Texas Comptroller Susan Combs Issues Report on Student Loan Debt and Rising Tuition Costs (AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Susan Combs released a report today examining the growth of college tuition costs and its impact on student loan debt.

In Footing the Bill: Rising College Costs, Deepening Debt, the Comptroller’s office details impacts of student loan debt; factors driving increases in tuition costs contributing to this debt; reasons students have remained willing to incur these debts; and potential ways to slow the growth of higher education costs. The Comptroller also makes recommendations for the Texas Legislature to improve transparency in this area.

“A college degree is a basic requirement for many jobs, and a benefit that provides real financial advantages throughout life,” Combs said. “That’s why it’s disturbing that the price of higher education seems to be climbing out of reach for many Texans. If college becomes possible only for the few, our young people and our nation will suffer for it. Our kids will find themselves squeezed out of their best chance for financial success, and America will miss out on the productivity and innovation of many of our best minds.”

Student loan debt payments often take a large share of graduates’ salaries. For Texas-educated college graduates under 30, the average loan-debt balance was $22,600, or 46 percent of average yearly earnings ($49,112) in 2011.

In 2012, about 20 percent of student loan debt holders in Texas were more than 90 days delinquent on their debt. The most recent figures indicate that 14 percent

of all federal student borrowers were in default within three years of leaving school, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Financial experts say student loan debt could significantly reduce economic activity and demand for mortgage credit and negatively impact the broader economy by inhibiting entrepreneurship and the creation of small businesses.

The growth in student loan debt is mirrored by the growth in the cost of attending college. In Texas, average in-state public university tuition and fees rose by 90 percent between 2003 and 2012. Yet despite rising tuition costs and student loan burdens, enrollment in Texas degree-granting institutions rose 49 percent from 2000 to 2012.

Because college is usually a good return on investment – college graduates earn about twice as much as those without a college degree – this uptick in enrollment is expected to continue, making it imperative for students to know how their tuition and fees are spent, and to have better access to tools to help them get a full picture of college costs.

To help ensure the price of higher education remains in reach for Texas students, Combs makes several recommendations in the report. To learn more, visit the full interactive report at www.window.state.tx.us/ specialrpt/student_loan.

Statement by Gov. Perry on Australia Hostage Crisis AUSTIN - Gov. Rick Perry today issued the following statement regarding the hostage crisis in Australia: “The people of Texas, and Americans around the world, are praying for the victims of the hostage crisis in Australia and their loved ones. Americans know the steady resolve of our friends in Australia because our armed forces have served side by side in conflicts against the world’s evils for nearly 100 years, and closely in the fight against terrorism. Today is a reminder of why evil must be confronted and why the U.S. and its allies must

focus on how to destroy evil militarily, politically and ideologically around the world. As a nation, we must be prepared to terminate ISIS with superior military power.

We must work with our allies to build a grand coalition of civilized nations who will stand united against this evil and care for refugees of the conflict. We must be committed to the principles of freedom against evil ideologies around the world. By focusing on those three components, ISIS will one day be left on ‘the ash heap of history.’”

Governor-elect Abbott Announces Staff, Outlines Priorities For Session AUSTIN – Texas Governor-elect Greg Abbott announced personnel to fill key staff positions in his incoming administration, in addition to outlining his priorities for the upcoming legislative session, which include education, border security, economic expansion and tax reduction.“On Election Night, I made a promise to the people of Texas to begin work immediately to keep Texas the beacon of opportunity and the best state in the nation. A promise is worth little without the right plan and the right people to turn that plan into action,” said Abbott. “I have outlined a Blueprint for an even better Texas of tomorrow, and I am proud to have an experienced leadership team with the proven skills and the deep commitment needed to make my promises a reality. We are ready to get to work on Day One to ensure greater opportunity for all Texans.”

Staff Positions Announced By Governor-elect Abbott: Judge Carlos Cascos, Secretary of State* Daniel Hodge, Chief of Staff

Julia Rathgeber, Deputy Chief of Staff Robert Allen, Deputy Chief of Staff Kara Belew, Budget Director Jimmy Blacklock, General Counsel Amelia Chassé, Press Secretary Lauren Clay, Senior Advisor to the Governor for the Office of First Lady Reed Clay, Senior Advisor Drew DeBerry, Policy Director Jay Dyer, Deputy Legislative Director Randy Erben, Legislative Director Matt Hirsch, Communications Director Erin Hodges, Special Assistant to the Governor Chelsea Holden, Senior Advisor to the First Lady Tracye McDaniel, President of the Texas Economic Development Corp.

Stacey Napier, Director of Administration Luis Saenz, Appointments Director Kim Snyder, Director of Scheduling and Advance Jerry Strickland, Executive Director of Office of State and Federal Relations*

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by Julie Becker

fee, $310 court costs, $125 restitution to Get N Go, $35.75 to Real County Hot Check Fund; John Wesley Swank, Jr., Driving While Intoxicated, Reset to December 8, 2014; Shawn L. Thompson, Theft by check, Reset to December 8, 2014; Starla Thompson, Theft by check, Reset to December 8, 2014; April Speed, Theft by check, Reset to December 8, 2014

by Julie Becker

John Wesley Swank, Jr., Driving While Intoxicated, Reset to January 12, 2015; Shawn L. Thompson, Theft by check, Pled No Contest, $58.48 restitution; Starla Thompson, Theft by check, Defendant Pled, 6 months Deferred Adjudication, $200 fee, $310 court costs, $54.33 restitution to Stripes, $15 to Real County Hot Check Fund, $40 per month reporting fees, standard reporting and terms and conditions, 5 months to pay all fees, costs and restitution.

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

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

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

2/2 + TWO guest houses! Great rental income $198,000 Property 073: 616 E Mesquite, Uvalde. Neat 2/2 home about to undergo a remodel. Buy now and choose your colors!!! $150,000 Property 075: 3/2 on 5.3 acres in Deer Creek. Gorgeous oak trees; fenced lot, newer home. MUST SEE! $275,000 Property 080: Home& guest home on 28 acres in Leakey!

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

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

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

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

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

Property 042: Estate size lot in The Ranch. Huge Oak & pecan trees, ag. Exempt, underground elec. Frio access.

NICE! $181,000 Property 043: 8+ acs. w/gorgeous oaks and great bldg. sites.

Electricity available. AG EXEMPT taxes!! Shady Oaks Subdv. $77,045 Property 044: 3.2 ac. lot w/gated entrance, paved roads, underground electricity and city water. Nice oaks & no cedar! $64,500 TERMS. Property 045-046 : Canyon Oaks/Concan lots. River access, elec./ water available. 1ac. $42,500 per lot Property 047: 1+/- ac. lot Mountain Valley in Concan. Close to golf course, House Pasture, Frio. Rentals OK!!! $89,000 Property 048: Beautiful, heavily treed lot in The Ranch.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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JAIL REGISTER

Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report December 7 - December 13, 2014

December 7- December 13, 2014

CHIPPEWA,MELISSA LYNN 42 W/F, CAMP WOOD, TEXAS, A/O JOHNSON, UVALDE CO WARRANT - VIOLATION OF PROBATION ABANDONING OR ENDANGERING A CHILD, RELEASED TO UVALDE CO; ESTRADA,ANTHONY ALBERT 41 W/M, CAMP WOOD, TEXAS, A/O JOHNSON, DRIVING WHILE LICENSE INVALID WITH PREVIOUS CONVICTION,$4,000 SURETY BOND; WARD, DOUGLAS CHARLES JR 38 B/M, CAMP WOOD, TEXAS, A/O SHERIDAN, DRIVING WHILE LICENSE INVALID WITH PREVIOUS CONVICTION $2,000 SURETY BOND; STREIB,KRISTEL ROBIN, 41 W/F, LEAKEY, TEXAS, A/O CARR, INTOXICATED MANSLAUGHTER WITH VEHICLE, IN CUSTODY; BROWN,JIMMY RAY 58 W/M, CAMP WOOD, TEXAS, A/O SHERIDAN,VIOLATION OF PRETRIAL RELEASE POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WITH INTENT TO DELIVER, IN CUSTODY

12/7/2014 @ • 917 responded to Suttle Way in Leakey for a civil standby 12/10/2014 @ • 2037 responded to US Highway 83 in Leakey for a report of a reckless driver 12/12/2014 @ • 856 responded to the 200 block of East 1st street for a disturbance

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Notice is hereby given that Sabinal EMS, Inc. has requested a variance from the Texas Department of State Health Services to operate their EMS service while not in compliance with the law. The variance, if approved, would allow the provider to operate their emergency vehicles without meeting the minimum staffing requirement of at least two certified Emergency Care Attendants while responding to and transporting emergency patients.

This hearing is scheduled for December 18, 2014, 6:30pm, at Sabinal Activity Center 210 West Rheiner, Sabinal, Texas.

The public is encouraged to attend.

Disclaimer: All print and other visual media is for informational purposes only. This information is considered public information under the Freedom of Information Act and the Public Records Act. Any indication of an arrest is not intended to imply or infer that such individual has been convicted of a crime. All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Gov. Perry Appoints Burnett to Nueces River Authority Board of Directors

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

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12/13/2014 @ 1109 responded to Bluebell Road in Rancho Real for a report of trespassers 1411 responded to TX Highway 55 north of Camp Wood for a report of gun shots 2244 responded to East 3rd street in Leakey for a loud music complaint

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

121 Oak Hill, Ste. 2 Leakey, Texas 78873

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Gov. Rick Perry has appointed Eric Burnett of Portland to the Nueces River Authority Board of Directors for a term to expire Feb. 1, 2015. The board manages floods and protects the quality of water for the Nueces River.

Burnett is president and owner of South

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Texas Valve and Controls. He is a member of the Kairos Prison Ministry of Texas McConnell Unit Advisory Council and the Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church Finance Council. He is past director and past chairman of the Business Professionals of America Texas Association and Fellowship

of Christian Athletes Coastal Bend Chapter, past president of the Rotary Club of Portland, and past vice president and past trustee for the Gregory-Portland Independent School District School Board.

Burnett received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse.

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Ladies Represent at SWTJC Tournament ISD Yearbook Staff

On Thursday, December 4th, the Leakey Lady Eagles headed to Uvalde to play in the 55th annual Southwest Texas Junior College Basketball Tournament. Eight teams from the surrounding area attended and three other teams were in the same bracket as the Lady Eagles: Knippa, Utopia, and La Pryor.

The ladies first match was against the La Pryor Lady Bulldogs beginning at 11:30 A.M. The leading scorers for the Eagles were junior Debra Odom with 20 points, while sophomore Sofia Rodriguez scored 17 . Final score in this game was 46-36 with the Lady Eagles taking their first win for the tournament.

This victory put the Lady Eagles in the championship game for their side of the bracket against the Lady Rockcrushers at 5:

30 that evening. Quite the nail-biter, both teams were evenly matched and the game became intense at times leaving the fans on the edge of their seats.

The leading scorers for Leakey were Rodriguez with 17 points, Odom and sophomore Maycee Webb both with 8 points, and junior Daisy Fick with 7.

Although the Lady Eagles came up a 4points short (48-52) against Knippa, they felt the game helped in their preparation for district, where they will meet the Rockcrushers again.

Returning to SWTJC on Saturday, the Lady Eagles played the Camp Wood Lady Panthers for 3rd place. Both teams were ready as both had lost in very close games getting into the tournament championship.

The Panthers won the tournament last year in a very intense game against Leakey.

Much like the Eagles game against Knippa, the score remained close throughout the match-up, as both teams were fighting for 3rd place.

The leading scorers for the Lady Eagles were Rodriguez with 13 points, Webb with 7 points, and Odom with 6 points. The final score for this game was 29-39 with the Lady Panthers coming out on top.

After the tournament’s end, Leakey was met by a SWTJC employee who presented an All Tournament Award to one person from each team. For the Lady Eagles, sophomore Sofia Rodriguez was honored to receive this award.

Father/Son Free Throw Competition On Friday, December 5 2014, the Leakey Eagle Boys Basketball Program illustrated a genuinely fun for all ages, high-spirted atmosphere event, which was also accompanied with a hint of competitive drive.

The Father/Son free throw competition was held in the Leakey I.S.D gymnasium at 6:00 p.m. with a hefty crowd in attendance. Ages of participants differentiated from junior high sixth graders to middle-aged fathers.

The shooting competition was separated into three different brackets including a

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Junior High, Junior High (A-Team)-High School Junior Varsity, and a High School Varsity. The last duo of Father/Son in each category would be crowned kings of the court and

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unofficially have bragging rights until next season’s competition.

The rules were simple; each person shot five freethrows and the sum of the pair equaled their score. It was a double-elimination tournament and overtime would be settled with one shot for a member in each team. After the rules were set, the gym was a mosh pit filled with boastful laughter and exciting competition as

everyone enjoyed watching the free-throw shooting contest.

As Father/Son teams began to become scarce, the championship competitors emerged to shoot for the trophy. The Junior High bracket was won by a Coach Brian Leiker and his son Gabe Leiker. The Junior High (A-Team)-High School Junior Varsity bracket was won by Rudy Gonzalez and his son Damian Gonzalez. The High School Varsity bracket was won by Coach Mike Springer and his son Rylan Springer.

This was a great night filled with friendly competition on the basketball court and an awesomeFather/Son bonding experience.

Eagles Place 3rd for SWTJC Tourney

by Quinten Pigg Leakey ISD

Yearbook Staff

On December 4th and 6th, the Leakey Eagles Boys’ Basketball Team traveled to Uvalde for the 55th annual South West Texas Junior College Tournament.

On Thursday, the Eagles began their morning with a match-up against La Pryor resulting in a victory for the Eagles. Sophomore James Diaz led the team with a 12-point personal season high. He was followed up by senior Lorenzo Rodriguez with 8-points and sophomore Quinten Pigg with 7-points.

Diaz and sophomore Rylan Springer each had 7 rebounds and Rodriguez led the team in assists with 4, followed

by Dimitri Perez and Springer with 3 assists each. After this first game, Coach Mike Springer stated, “James Diaz was very impressive in this game. He gave the team a huge spark when he came into the game.”

Later that afternoon the Eagles went up

against the Knippa Rockcrushers. The Rockcrushers put up an outstanding fight resulting in a loss for the Eagles.

Springer led this game in points with 15, followed by Rodriguez who had 13-points. Springer added 11 rebounds, 2 assists, and 5 personal fouls to his personal game stats. Following behind Springer, senior Tristan Troch had 8 rebounds and Diaz had 7. “Rylan had his best game of the year” said Coach Springer.

On December 6th the Eagles returned to Uvalde with a fighting spirit ready to take on the D’hanis Cowboys. The Eagles pushed hard and the effort the team put forth was rewarded with a victory for the Eagles. With a final score of 45-37, Pigg led the team with 18-points, followed by Rodriguez with 9-points and Troch, Springer, and sophomore Anthony Chavez with 5

points each. In this match-up, Troch moved in for 8 rebounds followed by freshman Coleman Kerr and Pigg each with 5. Diaz led with 4 assists and Springer played hard earning 5 personal fouls.

Following up this game Coach Springer said, “I was very proud of Anthony Chavez, James Diaz, and Coleman Kerr for playing well when our three starting guards were saddled with foul trouble.” Springer continued, “Quinten is a humble and extremely hard working young man. Nothing makes a coach happier than getting to witness a player’s hard work paying off.”

When the game was over the tournament recognized the Leakey Eagles with a third place plaque, and Quinten Pigg received an AllTournament Award for his effort on the court.

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SWTJC Tournament

Friday and Saturday, December 5-6, 2014, the panther’s girls and boys varsity teams competed in their first tournament of the season at the Southwest Texas Junior College Tournament on Friday and Saturday in Uvalde.

The varsity boys Panthers went 1-2 for the tournament losing to D’Hanis 50-26 and Sabinal 62-35, but had a nail-biting victory over Utopia 51-50. panther’s boys varsity

Coaches Jamal Anene & Brandy Sweeten

overall record after tournament is 2-5.

The varsity girls had the opening game on Friday with the District 31 - A perspective winner, the D’Hanis Cowgirls. It seemed the Panthers were still a bit asleep for the first half of the game. They fell behind early trailing 0 - 6. However, N.C. weathered some sluggish play and a bit of foul trouble to steady the ship. They trailed by only 4 points at the half. Then in the third quarter, Big Blue was able to jump into some fullcourt pressure and seal a comeback victory winning 45-33. Hailey Luce and Gabby Irwin led the Panthers with 22 and 10

points respectively.

Luce would go onto be named to the AllTournament Selection for her leadership on the offensive end.

Next up, in the semifinal round, N.C. came up against Sabinal for the fifth year in a row. As always, the Jackets were ready for the challenge, and jumped on the Panthers with a 15-10 lead. Sabinal proved to be an aggressive opponent and were good on the boards. The Panthers fought valiantly, and were tied at 28 a piece at the end of the third quarter, but they could not overcome the Jacket’s 32 chances at the foul line. N.C. would have to settle for a look at third place, losing to the eventual champions of the tournament, 34 -42.

For the bronze round, Big Blue would tip off against another future district opponent in the Leakey Eagles. The game was not the prettiest of games, but it was fairly scrappy. In the end, the Panther’s pressure defense proved to be the deciding factor on the contest. N.C. clinched the third place trophy with a 39 - 29 win.

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Love, Trey Cash Luce, age 7 Dear Santa, I whold like a miny forwiler plese. I whold like a miny dirt bike. For my mom she whold like a new car. Santa you are the best man in the worled. When I mete you youll give me a candy stik.

Love, Cash Jay Edwards, age 7 Dear Santa, I want a X box one. And Pokemon. Also a pet fish, even for my brother.

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Love, Jay Aiden Floyd, age 7 Dear Santa, I want a dead pool hat and a star lord mask and a star lord gun and plese give Jady a my little pony costume. love Aiden Marcos Ortiz, age 7 Dear Santa, I wont a play stashen. I wont a X dox to and I wont a 3DS. And I wont my mom. And to get my BaBy. Bro a t-rex. And My. Unkl a soshej love, marcos Spurr Farley, age 7 Dear Santa, I wunt a dirt bike. I wunt a rc car. I wunt a

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Love, Spurr Serenity Winston, age 7 Dear Santa, I would like that ring from Marlins and real fish and Merry to come this Christmas. For Merilynn a fake baby doll. I love that you give us presents. love, Serenity Cheyenne Carter, age 8 Dear Santa, I whant a doll. And glow contin candy and Lolouse baking uvin. And for my Mom is x box one. Love you Santa and misis clos.

Love, Cheyenne Sarah Prather, age 8 Dear Santa, I want evreebydee to have a Maree Chrismis. I want to Be with my Familee. How are you doing Santa? Are your elfs working hard? How do you make raindear Fly? I alsow want a Blak hors.

Love Sarah Kellan Hidalgo Age 7 Dear Santa, This year I woud like a remote control Polaris and a Walking Dead game and a basketball hoop and a Mindcraft game and a 4 wheeler.

Soraya DeLeon Age 8 This year I would like to see my uncle on Christmas eve and he lives in pampa and for x-mas I would like a new bike, frozen dolls, xbox 360 with every thang that it needs, a real puppy, nerf rebel, orves soothing spa, a new flewt, I have been good this year.

Jonathan Ramos Age 8 I’v been good and I want A rodeo set and a Walking Dead and A football tee and A skylands.

Malachi Floyd Age 7 You have been good.good to me and I like the presents you have been good santa thank you.

And I wood like a minecraft game.

Seth Sifuentes Age 8 I want for Christmas Is a New ShrakShip and a Minecraft Toys and a Toy Shrak and a model Titanec Ship and a montertruck.

Delaney Schaefer Age 7 I want a electric dog and a pony set. Oh and I want a nice doll and a reall puppy. I want a pet mouse and a Barbie with a horse and a toy and electrical elf. Bats that fly and they

bite. I want a monster high doll and a electric scorpion that stings boys and it flys.

Addison Tolleson Age 7 This year I want a new bike for Christmas and I also want an electric scooter oh and also I want a real 4 wheeler and a frozen bed I also want a basketball headband careoky machine. Panther bow a pair of highhels a play rabbit some jewelry and a rittel sign.

Mason Edwards Age 7 I want a toy dog. I want a 4 wheeler. I want frozen. I want a elf. I want a monster truck.

I want a minecraft toy. I want a deer toy I want a toy bee.

Julia sanchez Age 9 Can you get me sum present a monster High and a frozen toy and a Tinkerbell toy and a scorpion for Christmas and jesus toy please Santa.

Kaleena Hidalgo Age 7 For Cristmas I want a Girl Puppy Phone and dreeme haose then I want a doll haose and and doris tee cups and plats with tee in the cups and plats with with tee in the cups and the plats with mufins on it and one av those electric car and a case.

Dylan Herron Age 7 I want a Xbox one.

And call of duty Advanced Warfare.

And call of duty ghost the ripper.

Robot that fights and talks. Plant vs zombies. Bike ramps and a real elf that talks. Call of duty black ops nuke town.

Boxing gloves the lego movie the game.

I want a robot that’s name crash in its alive.

Megan Harlow Age 7 For Christmas tris year I would like a frozen doll. A Macupe kit. A remote control dog. And a Barbie dreem house.

I have been good all year.

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Happy Birthday Engracia Vasquez was born in Mexico, 100 years ago on December 21. When she married and moved to Sabinal, for many years she took care of her husband and they kept to themseves. After he died, she began eating lunch at Brown’s Pharmacy, now Brown’s Deli and Gifts. She walked from her home near St. Patrick Catholic Church each day, crossing Center Street ever so slowly, because of her age and declining health. It came to the attention of Adult Protective Services, the danger she was placing herself in to eat lunch across such a busy street. They decided to place her in Hondo Health and Rehabilitation, located on 30th Street and there she remains.

Because she and her husband had no children, several citizens decided to give her a 100th birthday party. It will be held on her birthday, this coming Sunday at 2 pm at the nursing home, in the dining room.

Everyone is invited to come by and wish her a joyous birthday, have some birthday cake if you like, and visit for a while, or if not, at least come by and wish her Feliz Cumpleanos.

Central Christian Central Christian will hold a special candlelight service from 6 to 6:30 pm on Christmas Eve, December 24. All are welcome.

First Baptist There will be a special service this Sunday, singing Christmas carols, and stockings for the children. Following the church service, the dedication of the new playground which is located outside, behind the kitchen of the south fellowship hall, will take place.

First United Methodist The Boy and Girl Scouts will be presenting toys which they have collected for the Blue Santa Patrol on Thursday evening. These young people are under the supervision of Marijane and David Counselman and they have been learning a lot about giving.

Each Wednesday from 11:30 to 1 pm, a special Advent study has been going on.

Just bring your lunch and join in to prepare your heart for the coming Christ Child.

On Sunday, December 21, the children will present their Christmas pageant during the church service. The little ones have a special presentation. Then the young people

The agile Hawks led througout the entire game. At the end of the first quarter, the score was 21 to 10; at the end of the second quarter, the score jumped to 39 to 18. By that time, the crowd realized that the Hawks were always where the ball was. They were one, a force of power that seemed to pour over the entire game like liquid energy. It was in the second quarter that Raine Neudek scored most of his total 17 baskets for the Hawks. His was the largest single contribution to the game. At half time, other kids were invited to play an impromptu game and a victor was declared.

The third quarter resulted in a 55 to 22 score; and the end of the game closed with an impressive 80 to 27 win for the Hawks.

Congratulations to Coach Chris and the entire team. On Saturday, Ed Brune Charter School held their basketball tournament.

Teams in competition were hosts Ed Brune Charter School, Grace Christian Academy, L. B. J. Eagles, and Radiance Academy.

Leo Trevino scored an impressive 26 points in the championship game and the Hawks soared to first place. Grace was second, and L.B.J. placed third. Congratulations to Coach Chris and the entire team.

Gifted and Talented Last Thursday, students under the direction of Mr. Juma demonstrated their gifted and talented projects. First grade had a Tired Tester which measured how tired a person was; second grade had a solar car, the purple Jacket car; third grade demonstrated their egg holder; fourth grade had batteries hooked up to demonstrate sharing power; and fifth grade made a table from recyclable materials. Parents were on hand to cheer them on as they showed off their talents.

City of Sabinal Special Meeting December 8, 2014 (Unapproved)

Mayor Louis A. Landeros, Jr. opened the regular meeting of the Sabinal City council at 7:02 p.m. on December 08, 2014 with the following aldermen and staff present: Mike Nuckles, Linda Musquiz, Chuck Van Pelt, Jeanette Keilman, Eloisa Muniz, Jesus Reyes, Jimmy Ray Oranday, Betty Jo Harris, Raul Silvas, III and Luis Martinez. Nancy Alvarado was absent.

The invocation was led by Betty Jo Harris; and the pledge to the United States flag was led by Mayor Landeros.

On a motion by Musquiz and second by Keilman, all five voted to approve the accounts payable and interim bills as presented.

On a motion by Keilman and second by Van Pelt, all five voted to approve the minutes of the November 24, 2014 meeting with corrections.

There were no citizens present to speak.

Mayor Landeros noted that Judge Herndon is ill; therefore, he read her report.

Chief Reyes noted that officer Rios’ grandfather had died and he attended the funeral in San Antonio.

They are waiting for the new vehicle. Mayor Landeros encouraged Reyes to check on the limits for the Border Star program. He also noted that Sarah Martinez had done lots of work this last week.

Jimmy Ray Oranday gave the public works report, including the

fact that the city is going to have to have a closing plan for the old sewer plant before it can place the rock and concrete pieces in the hole. Van Pelt stated that the city may not be able to dump the material there. However, Oranday has talked to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality persons who said the city could dispose of the material there.

There was some discussion about the Dairy Queen sewer problem.

On a motion by Musquiz and second by Van Pelt, all five voted to purchase a new flanged meter for the well at the park-cost to be $2,466.00.

The council took a break from 8:01 p.m. To 8:09 p.m.

Mayor Landeros announced a closed session as per Tex Gov’t Code Ann., Section 551.074 -Personnel-police overtime/holiday pay. The time was 8:09 p.m.

Mayor Landeros opened the meeting at 9:15 p.m. There was no action taken in closed session.

Van Pelt moved to have the Mayor contact the labor board to determine the proper procedure on holiday pay so the handbook and law are in agreement. The motion was seconded by Musquiz and all five voted for.

On a motion by Musquiz and second by Muniz, all five voted to adjourn at 9:16 p.m.

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will present their own special. Be sure and be there at 10:55 when the action begins.

There will be a special candlelight service on Christmas Eve. It begins December 24 at 6 pm and is open to all.

St. Patrick Catholic Las Posadas began last Sunday at 4 pm.

Monday through Friday the time will be at 5 pm. There will be no Posadas tomorrow due to school events.

Wednesday Religious Education class are required to attend Mass today at 6:30 pm.

For those in attendance, this will count as a class. The next regular RE class will resume on January 14, 2015.

Mass schedule for Christmas Eve involves three churches: St. Joseph at Knippa, St. Patrick at Sabinal, and St. Mary at Vanderpool. Time for Mass at St. Mary’s is 4 pm; for St. Joseph’s is at 7 pm; and for St. Patrick is at 9 pm. On Christmas Day, there will be a Mass at 11 am at St. Patrick only.

The beautiful stained glass windows in the church area below are all in, including St. Patrick. His position is to your immediate left as you enter in. I noticed immediately that his eyes are looking at Christ on the cross. Next up are the windows in the choir loft and on the front of the church. Where St. Patrick stood watch for many years, there is to be a Gaelic cross and the crosses on either side of the entrance will be very similar in style. All these windows have been refurbished by the Stained Glass Barn.

It is a local business, the only one of its kind in South Texas.

Hawks vs Mustangs Anticipation was high as the Ed Brune Charter School Hawks, located 10 miles north of Leakey, played their first district game against the Meadowland Charter School Mustangs from Boerne. Coming into the game with an eleven win one loss record, contributed to the excitement. Watching the warm-up, one could not help but notice how the Hawks would sink the baskets with virtually no misses. The Mustangs were not that fortunate.

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As Christmas draws closer, more joy is spread; lights are put up around the house, parents hang up stockings on top of the fireplace, mistletoe is always a very appealing thought.

While all of these things are part of what makes Christmas wonderful, it is not the biggest part of it by far.

For most families, Christmas is all about gifts and spending time with each other. But for some families, there are no gifts, and there may not be enough turkey on the dinner table. A way to reduce the amount of families who are hungry on Christmas is to donate - but not just food.

Christmas has lost some of it’s charm; it is not as sparkly and heart-warming as it was previous years. It is not about Christianity anymore, for most people

by Lane Riggs

it is not about giving; Christmas has evolved into a worldwide market. The holidays are now a time to decorate with lights and garland and holly, they are a time to have thirty plus presents under the tree. There are families that can not afford thirty presents under the tree, much less one or two.

Among the Church of Christ and Jessie McFadden, toy and food drives are giving to families within the community of Utopia and surrounding areas who may not be as privileged as the whole of the population. The drives partly managed by Jessie McFadden will take both toys and non-perishable foods.

Donation boxes will be at the town square if community members decide to donate.

The Church of Christ is along the Main Street of Utopia, and the church of community friends are helping to spread Christmas cheer. The Church is going around town to sing carols and collect toys for children in the church and the community who are short a present this Christmas. Dixie Dean is in charge, and the toy drive began

when she handed out names of children to all of the local churches. Once the churches receive the names, there is a paper for each child that says two gifts they want for Christmas and a little paragraph about the child. The churches then pick a child or children that they wish to buy a Christmas present for and give those presents to Mrs. Dean. For additional information, the number for the Church is 830-966-3629.

In addition, families in need can contact the Utopia Food Pantry for help. And the number for contacting information from the Food Pantry is 830-966-3498.

The Food Pantry is open throughout the year, so an excess in food does not have to been given only during the holidays, but this is the most wonderful time of the year, so therefore, the Food Pantry will be donating the rest of their unused proceeds to Bandera Electric for their own toy drive.

The Bandera Electric Company office in Leakey is hosting community toy drives for the Leakey and Utopia areas, and all toys were to be delivered by December 15th.

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Hill Country Herald Page 7

Wagons, Ho! ON SALE

The Following Donations have been made to the Frio Canyon EMS:

In Loving Memory of: Hugh Buchanan By: Lanny & Marilyn Leinweber In Loving Memory of: Kelly Hood By: Rita & A.G. Hood

MEMORIALS TO LEAKEY VOLUNTER FIRE DEPARTMENT

United Methodist Women In honor of the members of the Leakey United Methodist Church David Smith In loving memory of Tim Mauel Gwen Proft In loving memory of Gene Proft Drew Kappus, Jody Boyd and Mitch Foley In loving memory of Hugh Buchanan Jesse and Hazel Pendley In Loving Memory of: Thomas (Sonny) Preece Hugh Buchanan Paul Goines Nancy Lou Akers Gene Proft

A History of Real County, Texas, Wagons, Ho! is now on sale at the Real County Public Library. The Centennial Edition bearing the Centennial Logo sells for $95. Buyers may choose a packet of eight Centennial note cards or a 2014 Historical Calendar as a BONUS to their purchase. Books with the same bonus offer continue to be on sale at the Hill Country Herald office, downtown Leakey.

Recognized as exceptional, this collection of stories of the pioneers of Real County makes a great gift for relatives or students of local history.

Frio Canyon EMS Receives $5000 Donation from HEB submitted by Karen Barnum

The Annual meeting of the Frio Canyon EMS Board was held on Monday, December 8, 2014, at the Nutrition Center. The first order of business was the presentation of a check by Mr. Michael Tackett, the Director of Risk Management for the HEB Foundation Camp.

Presenting the check with him is board member Troy Wright, an employee of the Camp who is also a medic and driver for the FCEMS. Receiving the check is the board president, Jimmie Walker. Mr. Tackett expressed his appreciation for the EMS team and their skillful response to the any emergencies at the Camp. The board thanked him for the continued support from HEB. Dianne Rogers in her Administrators report advised the board of great news, in that the Texas State Department of Health Services had reversed their initial denial of our emergency request for money for a new ambulance and she has received a check for $124,674.00 which will cover the cost. The anticipated delivery date is late February. A community meeting to

express the need for a variance to state regulations is scheduled for December 15, 2014 , 6:00 PM at the courthouse. Interested citizens are encouraged to attend.

The conclusion of the meeting was the election of members and officers that resulted in a continuation of the current officers which are: Jimmie Walker, President, Karen Barnum, Vice President, Hayley Canales, Secretary, and Leslie Rodriguez, Treasurer. Randy Crispin was elected to the board and joins other board members: Carol Price, Troy Wright and Rick Boucard. Resigning member Anita Shackelford was thanked for her many years of service to the board and her dedication to the FCEMS. Members and guests then enjoyed refreshments provided by Linda Mayer and Joyce Weston.

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Wednesday, December 17, 2014

O B I T U A R I E S Grace Evelyn Stewart Graham

Graylene Sheedy

(August 18, 1928 - December 10, 2014)

Kerrville, Texas--Evelyn S. Graham, accomplished traveler, enthusiastic conversationalist, proficient hunter, ice cream aficionado, card sharp, and bon vivant died on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 in her home, surrounded by her family. Evelyn, born in Camp Wood, Texas, set the fashion world on it’s ear from the moment she had a say in what she was wearing. Her lipstick was always impeccable and she will be remembered as one of the classiest ladies to have come from a town with “camp” in it’s name. Both of her parents were believers and her dad was a deacon in the First Baptist Church of Camp Wood. She was baptized in the Nueces River at Leakey, Texas when she was 9 years old and her life was lived as a testament to, and her death a victory for, her Lord and savior Jesus Christ.

By 1939 Evelyn had moved with her family from the small town of Camp Wood to the overwhelmingly large town of San Angelo (population 25,000) where she graduated from high school in 1945. She enrolled in San Angelo Jr. College and during her time there she ran for, and was elected to, the student council serving as it’s treasurer. Evelyn was well known for the dulcet tone of her voice and performed as a soloist in the college’s singing group named “Melodious”. The group took part in the welcoming home ceremony for the soldiers at Goodfellow Field after the ending of WWII. Some say it was the atomic bomb that ended that war but everyone in San Angelo knew it was Evelyn’s siren song that brought our boys home.

Captivated at his homecoming by her nightingale voice Roy Waterhouse courted Evelyn and eventually won her hand; they were married in 1946.

The couple moved to Laurel, Mississippi, and promptly ushered in the era of the “baby boomer” with the birth of their son, Jeff, in 1947. Evelyn, always one to be on the top of anything she set her mind to, moved back to San Angelo with her son in 1949 and enrolled at the business college.

While studying bookkeeping she met her second husband Jim Graham.

She went to work as a corporate secretary for her father’s oil and gas business and after a period of time Jim was able to convince Evelyn that he was a good investment. They were married in 1952 and quickly added to the baby boomer population with daughters Lisa (b. 1954), Tracie (b. 1959) and son Brian (b. 1961). They spent several years living as Tarzan and Jane in the jungles of Colombia, Venezuela and Ecuador.

Evelyn, always the fashionista soon adopted the local animal skins as her signature look; she alone is responsible for the popularity of cheetah print in U.S. fashion culture. Evelyn was a strong force to be reckoned with and attracted people with a magnetism that could rival that of the north pole.

She loved her family and friends and ministering to their needs renewed her more than the breakfast’s for dinner’s she was famous for sustaining her grandchildren with. She never met a stranger, received a speeding ticket or watched an R rated movie. Her grandchildren benefitted from her many lessons in deportment and through her grace learned what it meant to carry one’s self with Style! Evelyn rocked this world the day she was born and had an unmatched ability to cultivate lifelong relationships. Her caring nature and disarming, down-to-earth manner stood her in good stead. Her community connections were broad and deep. She shared her home with countless, welcome visitors: family members and friends from around the country. They could always count on being greeted with a brilliant smile, open arms and “just a little snack” to tide them over until dinner. Evelyn defined herself through her enormous love for her family and no one, but no one, can fill her shoes.

She is survived by her brother Ray and his wife Doris Stewart, her four children and their spouses: Jeff and Connie Graham, Lisa Sinclair, Tracie and Larry Rose, Brian and Terri Graham. Her Grandchildren: Greg Graham, Brandon Graham, Kourtney Velasquez, Rachel Koppa, Ashlea Stares, Janell Blose, Tiffany Young, Joseph Graham, Cory Sinclair, Danielle Kasprzak, Lane Sinclair, Emily Graham, 19 great-grandchildren and her loving companion Sally.Special thanks to our long-time family friend Kristy Tilly for her continuous loving care of this amazing woman throughout the last ten years. Visitation will be held at Grimes Funeral Chapels, 728 Jefferson, Kerrville on Sunday, December 14, 2014 from 2-5 p.m. The funeral will follow on Monday, December 15 at Vance Baptist Church, Vance, Texas, with services beginning at 12:00 p.m. The family invites you to send condolences at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com by selecting the “Send Condolences” link.Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.

(February 3, 1934 - December 13, 2014)

(March 17,1939-December 17, 2014)

Graylene Sheedy of Uvalde passed away on December 13, 2014 in Uvalde at the age of 80. She was born on February 3, 1934 in Real County to Tom Warren and Bessie Silvers Warren. She married Nolan Sheedy in Sabinal on July 2, 1955. He preceded her in death in 1997.

She is survived by a son, Nolan Sheedy, Jr. and wife, Dana of Uvalde; five daughters, Terry Sheedy of Uvalde; Peggy McMahan and husband, Lee of San Antonio; Tracy Bingham and husband, Harold of Leakey; Carla Childers and husband, Thomas of Artesia Wells, TX; and Judy Waters and husband, Doug of Liberal, Kansas; nine grandchildren, Tolan Sheedy, Marleen Sheedy, Stormy Ravizza, Michelle Bingham, Kendra Bingham, Thomas Childers, Jr., Darrel Childers, James Childers, and Brock Childers; and eight great-grandchildren, Charlie Sheedy, Jamie Sheedy, Katie Sheedy, Bella Ravizza, T.J. Ravizza, Laurel-Ly Childers, Luke Childers, and Miranda Childers. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a brother, Tom Warren, Jr. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at 10:30 AM at Cypress Creek Cemetery in Leakey.

Joan M. Burleson passed away Sunday afternoon in New Braunfels, Texas at the age of 75 surrounded by her family.

She was laid to rest Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at the Vance B a p t i s t Church with Bro. Glen Connell, Jr. officiated.

Interment was in the Vance Cemetery alongside her husband.Born in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada on Saint Patrick’s Day (March 17th) in 1939, Joan was one of 13 children from the union of George and Violet Mary. Adopted by her aunt and Uncle Jack and Mary Squires as a toddler, Joan remained closed with her birth family.Joan met the love of her life, Renford Roy Burleson while he was stationed in Newfoundland serving in the US Air Force. They had five children: JoAnne, Clay, Danny, Kathy, and Lisa.Shortly after the two were blessed with their first child (JoAnne) while living in Canada, Roy was transferred to El Paso, Texas. Having grown up in Canada, Joan hadn’t even owned a pair of shorts in her life, and she used to laugh at her struggles with the climate change. Both of their sons (Clay and Danny) were born in El Paso and then the couple was on the move again. This time to Alaska! There they had their second daughter (Kathy). As is typical of military families, they soon packed up all four children and moved to San Antonio where they had their last child (Lisa). Their travels weren’t over, as the family soon moved to Germany, where they lived for three years before settling in Texas. Together, they had emotional attachment to two communities: Devine, and Barksdale. Many memories were made in both communities, but all included lots of laughter. In 2005, Joan moved once again when she moved in with Al and Lisa in Rocksprings. Her final move was in July of 2014 when for health reasons she moved to Colonial Manor Care Center in New Braunfels, Texas. A nurse at Colonial Manor, it was Joan’s granddaughter Tiffany Adams who made the difficult transition into the facility palatable for Joan.

Joan was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Roy, daughter JoAnne Burleson Dalton, son Roy Clayburne Burleson, and grandson Dillon Clayburne Burleson. She is survived by her brotherin-law Randall Kendrick and wife Cindy of Devine; children John Dwayne “Danny” Burleson and wife Mitzi, of Denton; daughter Katherine Elizabeth Burleson Schneider and husband Mitch of Devine, and daughter Lisa Faye Burleson Scroggins and husband Albert of Rocksprings; grandchildren Justin Dalton, Dustin Burleson and wife Maggie, Kendall Burleson, John Burleson, Tim Burleson, Tiffany Adams, Ashlee Dubose and husband Anthony, Christine Schneider, Tyson Scroggins and wife Carrie, Thomas Scroggins, and Allie Jo Scroggins; and great grandchildren Aubree Dalton, Hunter Adams, Tate Adams, Austin DuBose, Bristol DuBose, Tanner Scroggins, Carson Scroggins, and Grayson Scroggins.She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.Pallbearers: Tyke Burleson, Sammie Ives, Randall Kendrick, Al Scroggins, Roy Dalton, and Mitch Schnieder Honorary Pallbearers: Her grandchildren Justin, Dustin, John, Tim, Tiffany, Ashlee, Christine, Tyson, Tom, and Allie Jo.Memorials can be made to the Claud H. Gilmer Memorial Library, P.O. Box 157, Rocksprings, Texas 78880The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net.

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

Kennah Grace Ortiz December 13, 2014

Our Little Angel Kennah Grace Ortiz went to be with her Lord on Saturday, December 13, 2014. She is survived by her parents, Robert Ortiz and Jessica Rodriguez of Rocksprings; sister, Kallee Jo Sifuentes; brother, Kayson Ryan Ortiz both of Rocksprings; grandparents, Albert and Estella Ortiz; grandmother, Ms. Lisa Arispe; and grandfather, Manuel Rodriguez III all of Rocksprings; great-grandparents, Francisco and Aurora Ortiz of Rocksprings; great-grandmothers, Mary Arispe of Rocksprings and Corina Rodriguez of St. Paul, Minnesota; and greatgrandfather, Chavel Arebalos of Rocksprings.She is also survived by her aunts and uncles, Albert and Jennifer Ortiz of Austin, Melinda Ortiz and Ruben Flores of Rocksprings, David Isaiah Ortiz of Rocksprings, Kelli and Wess Wall of Rocksprings, Justin Rodriguez of Rocksprings, Zachary Rodriguez, Myah Rodriguez and Ryan Rodriguez all of Camp Wood.She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Hector Cadena and Carmen Rodriguez Ruiz; great-grandpa, Manuel Rodriguez Jr; great-grandpa, John Wright; uncle, Armando Ruiz; cousin, Edgar Sandante; and great-uncle, Chavel Arispe.

Pallbearers include Albert Ortiz Jr, Justin Rodriguez, and David Isaiah Ortiz. A visitation was held on Monday, December 15, 2014, noon to 8 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Chapel, with Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7 p.m.Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, December 16, 2014, 10 a.m., at Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Rocksprings, Texas, with Father Sady Nelson Santana officiating. Interment followed at the Rocksprings Cemetery in Rocksprings, Texas. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net. Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Rocksprings, Texas.

OPHILIA GARZA GUERRA (October 2, 1932-December 3, 2014)

OPHILIA GARZA GUERRA of Camp Wood, Texas passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2014, in San Antonio, Texas. She was born in Falfurrias, Texas on October 2, 1932, to Gorgonio Garza and Amada (Rodriguez) Garza. Our wonderful Mom was loved by all and I want to give thanks to everyone who helped her, She loved each and every one of you. She is survived by her sons, Fernando Guerra and wife Margaret of Smithville, TX, Rene Guerra and wife Mandy of Uvalde, TX, Robert Guerra and wife Edna of Falfurrias, TX; daughters, Diana Deleon and husband Richard of Houston, TX, Veronica Valenzuela and husband Gerald of D’Hains, TX; daughter-inlaw, Teresa Guerra New Caney, TX; step-son, Martin Guerra and wife Fannie of Sabastian, TX; special friends, Ramon and Clemencia Ybarra of Camp Wood, TX; 9 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gorgonio and Amada Garza; husband, Toribio Guerra; and her son, Frank Guerra. Pallbearers include Gus Guerra, Jr Guerra, Toby Valenzuela, Zac Valenzuela, Caelen Pannell, Sabastian Reyes, Doug Owen, and Troy Cartwright.

Honorary Pallbearer, Orland Garza. Recitation of the Holy Rosary was held at 7p.m. on Friday, December 05, 2014, at Nelson Funeral Chapel.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, December 6, 2014, 2 PM at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Camp Wood, Texas, with Father Sady Santana officiating. Interment followed in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Camp Wood. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net. Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Camp Wood, Texas.

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Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Hill Country Herald Page 9

WHEN WATER IS A COMMODITY

By Elaine Padgett Carnegie

Water is posed to become the hottest commodity of the 21st Century. In 2010 there was a consensus that we were in the midst of a global freshwater crisis. Around the world, rivers, lakes, and aquifers were and still are dwindling faster than Mother Nature can possibly replenish them; industrial and household chemicals are rapidly polluting what’s left. Meanwhile, global population is ticking skyward. Goldman Sachs estimated that global water consumption is doubling every 20 years, and the United Nations expected demand to outstrip supply by more than 30 percent come 2040. That was in 2010...when the United Nations decided that water was a “Human Right”. Then the powers that be got an idea! Make water a commodity… People in favor of what they deemed “privatization” say markets are the best way to solve the problem: “only the invisible hand can bring supply and demand into harmony, and only market pricing will drive water use down enough to make a dent in water scarcity.”

However, the benefit of the market comes at too high a price!

A commodity is sold to the highest bidder, not the customer who needs it the most. As the crisis worsens and fresh water grows dear…“companies like True Alaska that own the rights to vast stores of water (and have the capacity to move it in bulk) won’t necessarily weigh the needs of wealthy water-guzzling companies like Coca-Cola or Nestlé against those of water-starved communities.

All commodities are subject to the same laws, however, you can conserve energy or eat cheaper food…but there is no substitute for water!

“Markets don’t care about the environment,” says James Olson, an attorney who specializes in water rights.

“Water has been a public resource under public domain for more than 2,000 years.

Ceding it to private entities feels both morally wrong and dangerous. They don’t care about human rights. They care about profit.”

In 2014, Susan McGee, an author of US Personal Finance said in July, “Today, throughout most of North America and Europe, we take the ready availability of clean, running water for granted. We have forgotten what its relatively recent arrival on the scene – within the last 100 to 150 years – has meant for health, nutrition and hygiene – and for the development of society, business and industry, as a result. To the extent that we allow purely market forces to shape water consumption, we limit future contributions to our world to the members of

wealthy families only. There is a role for the free market in water, however. It comes at the bleeding edge: in the area of technologies that can be developed to treat waste water or desalinate water to make it usable or potable, or, to develop ways to use less water in everything that we do now. That strikes me as a completely appropriate quest to profit – not from water itself, but from the need to consume water more efficiently.”

I agree. The World Health Organization says a person only requires 20 liters of water per day for health, healthy hygiene and food hygiene. (more if you want to bathe or wash your clothes) If you flush your commodes twice daily, you probably use 50 liters.

Businesses would begin by giving you 20 Liters per day and then charging you for whatever you use in excess of that! AND, they will charge you what the market can bear which is basically whatever the rich can pay them!

I don’t mean to get on a soap box and frighten everyone, but we already have water problems…what next? Note--Detroit, Michigan raised their water rates substantially several times during the reign of former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, who is now is serving a decades-long sentence in federal prison for running the city as if it were a criminal enterprise.

The notes of back unpaid water bills were sold and there are around 100,000 people in Detroit with no running water….

Nightmare! Can you imagine washing your clothing by hand, or only bathing once a week…because you simply cannot afford the water? The Country Club will still water their lawn though, even if your children do not have enough water to drink!

I said it before and I will say it as many times as you will read it! Apathy is killing this Nation! We are no longer really Americans… we are black and white… we are at once ignorant and uncaring, greedy, spreading profitable lies and propaganda to scare the hell out of the apathetic majority sipping tea in their arm chair while they gawk at the drama that represents daily news on our little TV’s!

The winds of change are not just blowing now…they are howling! Swirling relentlessly through America, leaving no stone unturned and no one unaffected. Not just tall city buildings are swaying under the pressure, but the grain silos and the small town water towers… the very fabric of this country is being rent in two… does no one hear that awful sound?

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Wednesday, December 17, 2014

GRANNY’S KITCHEN BACK TO BASICS

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE

Hello everyone! Hope your Holidays have been wonderful and that you are looking for recipes that are just a little different this year… or maybe a little whimsical. God Bless you all and your families this wonderful holiday season!

HERBED ROASTED TURKEY

2 tablespoons fennel seeds 2 tablespoons mustard seeds 2 tablespoons coriander seeds 6 bay leaves 1 1/2 cups kosher salt 1 cup sugar 8 quarts cold water One 18-pound turkey 2 sticks plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 tablespoon chopped sage leaves 1 tablespoon chopped thyme leaves Freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 quarts chicken stock or low-sodium broth 1/2 small onion, finely chopped 1 small carrot, finely chopped 1 celery rib, finely chopped 1 cup diced peasant bread In a large saucepan, combine the fennel, mustard and coriander seeds with the bay leaves, salt, sugar and 1 quart of the water. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the salt and sugar. Transfer the mixture to a very large bowl or pot and add the remaining 7 quarts of cold water. Add the turkey, breast side down. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight. Preheat the oven to 450°.

Drain and rinse the turkey and pat dry; discard the brine. Starting at the neck end of the bird, slip your hand between the skin and meat to loosen the turkey skin. In a medium bowl, combine the 2 sticks of butter with the parsley, sage and thyme and season with pepper. Spoon 1/4 cup of the herb butter into a small bowl and stir in the flour; cover and chill. Spread the remaining herb butter all over and under the skin of the turkey and set it on a rack in a roasting pan. Add 2 cups of the stock to the pan and roast for 30 minutes. Lower the oven temperature to 325° and roast the turkey for about 2 1/2 hours longer, basting occasionally; the turkey is done when an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thigh registers 170°. Transfer the turkey to a cutting board and let rest for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the onion, carrot and celery and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the bread and cook for 1 minute. Add 2 quarts of the stock and bring to a boil. Simmer over moderate heat until the liquid is reduced to 3 cups, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Whisk to break up the bread. Strain the stock through a fine sieve and return it to the saucepan. Whisk in the chilled reserved herb butter and bring the gravy to a boil.

Cook, whisking, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Pour off the fat from the roasting pan and place the pan over high heat. Add the remaining 2 cups of chicken stock and cook, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the pan, until boiling. Strain the pan drippings into the gravy and season with salt and pepper. Carve the turkey and serve on a platter, passing the gravy at the table.

moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.

Add the carrot and orange juices and bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with parchment paper and a tight-fitting lid and cook the carrots over low heat until tender, about 12 minutes. Uncover and cook over moderate heat until the carrots are glazed, about 5 minutes longer.

Discard the ginger and cardamom pods, transfer to a bowl and serve.

HOMEMADE JELLIED CRANBERRY SAUCE

One 12-ounce bag fresh cranberries 1 large Fuji apple, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup water Line an 8-by-4-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap and spray the plastic wrap with nonstick cooking spray. In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries with the apple, sugar and water. Bring to a boil and cook over moderately high heat, stirring frequently until the cranberries are completely broken down and the sauce is very thick, about 15 minutes. Scrape the cranberry sauce into the prepared pan and refrigerate until chilled, about 3 hours. Invert the jelly onto a serving plate and remove the plastic wrap. Garnish with fresh cranberries and rosemary sprigs. Slice with a serrated knife before serving.

REINDEER PUDDING CUPS

4 chocolate peppermint sandwich cookies 1 pkg (13 oz each) Snack Pack® Chocolate Pudding 8 mini candy canes Break 1 cookie into each pudding cup. Stir to combine. Insert 2 candy canes into each pudding cup to resemble ‘reindeer antlers’. Serve immediately. To add a face to each pudding cup, attach 2 craft eyes (or make from paper) and 1 red gum drop for the nose. Trim a thin slice off bottom of gum drop and press sticky side to pudding cup.

If chocolate peppermint sandwich cookies are unavailable, add 1 broken chocolate sandwich cookie and 1 crushed mini candy cane to each pudding cup. Stir to combine; proceed with recipe as directed.

GLAZED CARROTS

6 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh ginger 1 garlic clove, minced 4 cardamom pods 3 pounds carrots, sliced on the diagonal 1/3 inch thick (you can also use baby carrots left whole) 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 cup fresh carrot juice 1/2 cup fresh orange juice Salt and freshly ground pepper In a large skillet, melt the butter. Add the ginger, garlic and cardamom and cook over moderate heat until fragrant but not browned, about 2 minutes. Add the carrots and sugar and cook over

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GINGERBREAD PUDDING CUPS

Ground cinnamon 1 pkg (13 oz each) Snack Pack® Vanilla Pudding 6 gingerbread man cookies Reddiwip® Original Dairy Whipped Topping, optional 0 Nutrition Information* Serving Size 4 servings (1 pudding cup each) Calories 149 View complete nutrition information Directions Stir a dash of cinnamon into each pudding cup. Place 2 cookies in resealable food storage bag; crush into fine crumbs.

Top pudding cups evenly with crumbs. Insert 1 cookie into each cup and add a serving of Reddi-wip, if desired

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BEC makes the holiday season happier for 50 families

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

submitted by Brianna Lohse

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Pictured: Pastor Mark Spaniel of First Baptist and Kathy Robertson of BEC’s Leakey office, presenting a food basket to an area resident

Leakey, TX- Bandera Electric Cooperative donated food baskets to 50 Leakey area families in November in support of the annual BEC Christmas Angels project. Food baskets included a ham, turkey, stuffing, instant potatoes, rolls, sodas, cake mix, veggies and more.

The co-op donated $2,500 to purchase food for our Leakey area families.

Families were selected for these baskets by an outside agency based on financial

need.

BEC thanks the First Baptist Church of Leakey for its much appreciated assistance with the project, which included shopping, sorting, and distribution of baskets and to Alto Frio Baptist Encampment for providing food storage facilities. A special thanks to HEB of Uvalde for the time devoted to the shopping assistance and check-out.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

GORGEOUS 22.85 ACRES with jaw dropping views. Recently remodeled 3BR/2B home with two living areas, and covered front porch. If you are looking for a home with a view and acreage to roam around on and hunt, this is the place for you! REDUCED $250,000.

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

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

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

Looking for holiday gifts they’ll still love next year? Go traditional, not tech Popular wisdom would have you believe that the best holiday gift must have a battery, a touch screen and wireless capability. Technology gifts, however, rarely stand the test of time. Give your loved one a smartphone or tablet in December and it may already be obsolete by spring. What’s more, market research firm MarketTools found 14 percent of us return consumer electronic gifts after the holidays.

“There’s a reason why certain types of gifts and accessories become thought of as ‘traditional,’” says Karen Smith, senior buyer for Cracker Barrel Old Country Store. “Their appeal and usefulness endure long after the holiday season ends. They speak to the recipient’s heart.

They may create a warm sense of nostalgia and comfort by reminding the gift-receiver of a simpler time in their lives.”

Need another reason to go traditional, rather than tech? Consider this: a Stanford University study of gift-givers and recipients found that the price of a gift had no influence on the recipient’s level of appreciation.

How much the gift cost actually meant more to the giver than it did the receiver. For far less than you might spend on the latest technology gift, you could give a wide range of no-tech, traditional and nostalgic gifts. * Delightful holiday decorations - Giving holiday decorations is a great way to make the season even more festive for everyone on your gift list - and give something that will be used for years to come. Personalized ornaments or ones that celebrate a hobby, occupation or favorite sports team gently remind recipients that you know - and love - who they are.

Unique holiday decor items such as items made from all-natural materials, a beautiful wreath for the front door, or hand-crafted lanterns with a winter theme make memorable, affordable and useful gifts. * Home decor - Many people agonize over how to personalize a gift, yet if you’ve ever visited someone’s home, you probably already have an idea of their home decorating style. Look for home decor pieces that mesh with items already in their home. For example, if your sister-inlaw has decorated her home in a rustic style, she might welcome some rooster tableware or a beautifully crafted quilt. * Bed and bath - Everyone sleeps and everyone bathes, but does everyone on your holiday list already do both in style? Gift items that make for a more luxurious bathing experience - or even just put a touch of

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Thank You to my community and clients for your support!

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

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

Lots of handcrafted touches on this one! REDUCED $219,950.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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lux into everyday hand washing - can deliver a sense of caring, comfort and relaxation. Companies like J.R. Watkins, which has been around for more than 100 years, offer products that are practical and pampering, such as Lemon Mint Cream moisturizer. In the bedroom, accent pillows and quilts can remind the recipient of your care all year long. * Timeless toys - Shopping for kids can be a challenge, especially if the child on your list has everything from a tablet to a battery-powered scooter. While last year’s tech toy may already be collecting dust on the shelf or broken beyond repair, traditional toys like old-fashioned musical instruments and simple dolls are timeless. This year, why not give a classic doll like Raggedy Ann or Andy, or a stuffed lovely like Sock Monkey? Or, try games that are as challenging now as they were decades ago, such as Simon, or those that travel well like mini Foosball or air hockey. Cracker Barrel stores are known for their wide variety of nostalgic toys, many of which are available on their website, www.crackerbarrel.com. * Food favorites - Food can be a deeply personal gift, especially if you opt for something that not only tickles the recipients’ taste buds but his or her sense of nostalgia as well. Childhood favorites like Necco Wafers, salt water taffy, peppermints or traditional root beer are flavorful reminders of a simpler time. Pantry staples such as gourmet pancake mix and syrup or premium vanilla extracts feed the recipients’ body as well as their sense of creativity. Or, save someone a step on her holiday meal prep by providing dessert; a homemade pie or other baked goodies will be a welcome addition to any host’s holiday table.

“Some gifts will fade in favor just as winter fades into spring,” says Smith. “Everyone wants to give a gift that will be loved, used and remembered - and nothing accomplishes that better than a gift that appeals to our sense of nostalgia and tradition.”

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Live-in Housemother Position

Oversee and monitor the Young Mothers program. Must be 21 years of age, pass criminal background check, and pre-employment drug test. Call 830-367-6111 or email contact@youth-ranch.org. Hill Country Youth Ranch EOE

Community Health Development, Inc. Is accepting applications for the following locations: Canyon Health Center (Camp Wood, TX) Rolling Hills Health (Leakey, TX) Full Time Licensed Vocational Nurse or Certified Medical Assistant

Requirements: Graduate from a State approved School of Vocational Nursing.

Licensed to practice in Texas. Must have and maintain CPR certification, American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider. Must maintain all credentialed documents current at all times & provide proof to CHDI in a timely manner. Self-starter with excellent communication skills, possess great organizational skills and have a positive team attitude. Complies with state and organizational continuing medical education requirements. Maintains confidentiality of agency, patient and staff information as prescribed by CHDI policy and applicable laws.

Please apply at:

Community Health Development, Inc. 908 S. Evans Uvalde, Texas Phone (830) 278-5604 Fax (830) 278-1836 Competitive salary and benefits package. Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

GARNER STATE PARK January 1, 2015 9:00am – 12:00pm FIRST DAY HIKE TO THE TOP!

Over 2.5 miles of moderate to very challenging trails to the top of “Old Baldy” and around the scenic hills.

Meet at the Pavilion in the Oakmont camping area, departing at 9:15am.

2:00pm – 4:00pm FIRST DAY FAMILY FUN HIKE

Nearly 2 miles of easy to moderate trails along limestone hillsides and the banks of the Frio River.

Meet at the Visitor Center near the Shady Meadows camping area, departing at 2:15pm.

WHAT TO BRING: Comfortable hiking shoes, water, hat For more info, call (830) 232-6132, x236 or visit our website at www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/garner/park_events

These events are free with paid park entrance fees.

Live Nativity Scene

Reagan Wells Baptist Church will present a live nativity scene in the church parking lot on Saturday night, December 20th, from 6-8 p.m. The church is located on Ranch Road 1051, eight miles from the intersection of Highway 83 North and RR 1051. There will be gift bags for all visitors and everyone is welcome, especially children.

At six o’clock on Sunday night, December 21st, the church choir will present “Mary, Did You Know?”, a musical cantata about the birth of Jesus.

Refreshments will be served in the fellowship hall following the musical.

Everyone is welcome.

TIRE AND WHEEL CONNECTION

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

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MARILYN’S

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

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

LARGE SELECTION OF ANZA, CASE AND MOORE MAKER KNIVES

AND STOP

BY OUR SERTA & CORSICANA MATTRESSES

OVER 50 QUILTS IN STOCK QUEENS START AT $49

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OPEN SUNDAYS !!

9a.m.-8p.m.

Corner of 83 and 337 DOWNTOWN, LEAKEY, TEXAS

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

Fri. 7-9 Sat. 8-9

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MERRY CHRISTMAS From the Crew at Leakey Auto

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

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

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

The South Texas COME DANCE WITH US!!

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Located on 83 between Concan and Leakey

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

NOW OPEN!

Frio Canyon Salon at Frio Springs Lodges

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

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