50
Tri-Canyon’s Only Weekly Newspaper!
Current Weekly News for Leakey, Camp Wood, Sabinal, Utopia and Surrounding Areas Vol. 7 No. 50
INSIDE
www.hillcountryherald.net
OVERBAY SEEKS REAL COUNTY JUDGE POSITION
THE HILL COUNTRY HERALD WILL NOT PUBLISH THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 27TH, 2017
REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WANTED PERSONS AND FUGITIVES ............................ Page 3
Dear Real County Residents: This is Gary Eugene Overbay, once again offering my services to serve as REAL COUNTY JUDGE. I was privileged to serve our Country in Viet Nam, when I volunteered for three tours, from 1969 to 1973. During
the last year of military duty, I met my future bride, Linda Canales. I proposed marriage to Linda after a six month long distance romance. Fortunately for me she was very young, (probably did not know any better), and agreed to marry me—I deployed 3 days later. We have been married for over 44 years. I’m sure she would admit to being aggravated during some of these years, but for me, they have been blissful years— love conquers all. I have no problem admitting that I married way above my station in life. When I look at her now, I still see the 17 year old girl that I fell in love with. After meeting Linda, the entire time I was outside Our Country, all I could think of, was coming home to Linda, and getting a job with THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY. At that time, FORD was one of the largest companies in the world, and paid the highest
Field Trip to Meadows Center ............................ Page 11
JUST FOR GRINS
............................. Page 8
December 20, 2017
editor@hillcountryherald.net
wages for working class people. I was blessed to be hired as a metal pourer in the FORD foundry: it was a hot, strenuous, dangerous work—and I was grateful to have gotten the job. After about six months, I took a test, passed it, and was offered a job to be a Tinsmith, also known as a Sheet metal worker. After several years of schooling and training, I graduated and became a Journeyman Tinsmith. I worked for FORD Construction Services. We built and maintained factories and buildings that FORD owned in southeast Michigan. I became a leader, overseeing manpower, material and monies. Toward the end of my career, I was asked and accepted a job as a Project Coordinator. The larges project I was responsible for was the complete refurbishing of FORD MOTOR CREDIT, a $34 million project adjacent to FORD WORLD HEADQUATERS. $34 million was a lot of money at that
by Julie Becker
time---and still is. Throughout our lives, while serving other companies, we owned a small construction company, a finishing company, and restaurants. It is all these experience’s that made us the people that we are today. Over the years I learned that if I wanted to be a leader, I first needed to learn how to be a good follower. Even if I disagree with people, I have learned to respect them. Everyone has value and that value is not measured by the size of their bank account, their last name, or the level of their education. I have learned to accept people for who they are and pray that they will accept me, for who I am. Twelve years ago Linda and I retired, and moved to Rio Frio. We lived for several years on Linda’s family, small ranch. continued page 4
submitted by Pamela Sysak, World Geography Teacher at Leakey ISD
On Wednesday November 29th the 9th grade World Geography class at Leakey ISD took a field trip to the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment. The Meadows Center, once known as Aquarena Springs, is now part of Texas State University in San Marcos. Upon our arrival at the center, we were met by Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Luxton. They were our hosts for this trip. After a few pictures and kind words we boarded a glass bottom boat. The glass bottom boat traveled around Spring Lake and allowed the students to view underwater life from a different perspective. Students saw springs bubbling up water from the Edwards Aquifer, various species of turtles and fish as well as many types of underwater vegetation. After debarking from the boat we then took a hike though the Spring Lake Preserve. The students were given iPads and binoculars to aid in their scavenger hunt. While hiking over 1 1⁄2 miles the students identified native plants of the region. continued page 4
Retired Teachers Christmas Social ............................ Page 9
NOT SO PERFECT JOBS MAY LEAD TO THE PERFECT ONE ............................ Page 7
............................ Page 13
INDEX Legals/Jail Register ... . Page 3Community News ......... Page 4-7 Feature Story ............... Page 8-9 Obituaries ...................... Page 10 Classifieds ..................... Page 14
Today’s Weather
High: 71° Low: 47°
The Huajilla Unit held it holiday social on Monday, December 11, 2017, at the Alsatian Restaurant with about 45 members attending. Lewis Stroud offered the opening prayer and blessing followed by the pledges. Members then sang “Jingle Bells” to get started on the festivities. The only business on the agenda was delivering books from the Book Project. Chair Lola Hill and members Walter Huegele, Kathy Carskadden and Nora Winkler presented over 13 boxes of almost 800 books to representatives of HPD’s Blue Santa, Medina County Brown Santa, Family Life Center and Child Protective Services. Representing these agencies were Deedee Jasso, Mariah Richardson, Eddie Gentry, Elda Garcia, Hondo PD Officer Teer and Medina County Officer Alfonso Oranday. Although not as exciting as toys, books for children are important, especially for
children in these situations because they do not have access to books as they have to toys and games. As the books were being toted away and the catered meal was being set up, members had a “quiz” in which they were to figure out the titles of Christmas songs, carols, and hymns given only the first letters in the title. Although not assigned as “group work,” those that took that focus were able to get all the answers; those doing “independent work” had fewer responses, so, there is power in numbers! After a delicious meal selection prepared by Guillermo and tempting desserts prepared by officers, members participated in the White Elephant gift exchange, with some gifts in high demand being stolen several times, and some gifts that members couldn’t give away! Suffice it to say, members had an exciting time! continued page 4
by Irene Rodriguez-Dubberly President, Huajilla Unit TRTA
(Front Row L - R);Kathy Carskadden, Lola Hill, Deedee Jasso, Mariah Richardson, and Elda Garcia (Back Row L - R) Walter Huegele, Eddie Gentry, HPD Officer Teer, Medina Co. Officer Alfonso Oranday The Huajilla Unit of Retired Teachers collected funds and purchased almost 800 books which were donated to the Hondo Police Department Blue Santa Program, the Medina County Brown Santa, the Family Life Center and Child Protective Services to provide books to the children in their programs.
The Real County Food Challenge Team
by Teri Kinsey Communication Liaison
The Real county Food Challenge team placed first in their division at the District 10 4H Fall Roundup event in Kerrville on December 8, 2017. Team members were Amber Bunk, senior at Big Springs Charter School and Resident of Leakey, Shyann Hampton, junior at Big Springs Charter School and resident of the Big Springs Ranch, and Nathaniel Vasquez, senior at Big Springs Charter School and resident of Big Springs Ranch. The Team will advance to the State 4H roundup to be held at Texas A&M in June of next year. This is the second year that Real County has entered a Food Challenge team in the district contest. Last year’s team placed third. Three of the four team members returned this year and with a bit more experience took the first place ribbon in the main
dish category. The contest challenges teams of 4H members to create a unique dish using only a predetermined set of ingredients. The contestants have no idea what those ingredients will be or even what category they will be in until the start of the competition. The team must create the recipe, cook the dish, plan their presentation and clean their area in a 45 minute time block. Then the team presents their dish to a panel of judges with a five minute presentation followed by a question and answer session designed to determine the team’s grasp of food and nutrition topics. The team is also evaluated during the 45 minute preparation portion by roaming judges who mark scores for teamwork, sanitation, and preparation techniques.
Page 2 Hill Country Herald
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
FOR REAL COUNTY
JUDGE T C E EL
GARY E.
OVERBAY
MARCH/NOVEMBER 2018
Pol. ad paid for by candidate
EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
from the staff at First State Bank of Uvalde Frio Canyon/Leakey Branch May the joys of Christmas be with your family now and into the new year. ����������������������� ������������� ������������� �������������
LEAKEY RENTALS MINI STORAGE
NEW INSULATED UNITS
5X10, 10X20, 10X30 UNITS RENTAL PRICES FROM $30 PER MONTH Office Location: 633 S. Hwy. 83, Leakey, Texas Office Hours: 8 am to 5 pm, Monday-Saturday
830-232-5282 (office) 830-279-6648 (cell)
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Hill Country Herald Page 3
REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WANTED PERSONS AND FUGITIVES
JAIL REGISTER December 10 - December 16, 2017
The Real County Sheriff’s Office has numerous felony, misdemeanor, and capias warrants and we are actively seeking to apprehend all persons wanted by the various courts within our jurisdiction. The wanted individuals highlighted below are six individuals we have highlighted for this week’s “FUGITIVE SECTION”. We need your help to apprehend these subjects and hold them responsible for criminal acts committed in our community. If you know where these subjects are please call the Real County Sheriff’s Office at 830-232-5201. If you ARE one of these subjects or know you have outstanding warrants…. TURN YOURSELF IN AT ONCE.
Allen, Johnny Red, 57 W/M, Leakey, Texas, A/O Deputy Castro, Capias pro fine-FAILURE TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY. Capias pro fine-NO MVI. Capias pro fine-DEFECTIVE BRAKE LIGHTS. Capias pro fine-NO LIABILITY INSURANCE. Capias pro fine-DRIVING WITH LICENSE INVALID, In custody; Howell,Honey Ann, 47 W/F, Rio Frio, Texas, A/O Deputy Castro, Credit/Debit Card Abuse, $10,000 Surety Bond w/ Pre Trial Release; Tomerlin,Christopher Aaron, 32 W/M, Beeville, Texas, A/O Sheriff Johnson, Burglary Habitation Intend Other Assault Family/House Member-impede Breath/Circulation, In Custody; Garcia, Samuel Joe, 63, W/M, San Antonio, Texas, A/O Deputy Castro, Grand Jury Indictment - Poss CS PG1>=4G<200G, $25,000 Surety Bond, Martinez, David Austin, 28 W/M, Uvalde, Texas, A/O Deputy Cox, Poss of Contrlled Substance Poss of Marijuana <2oz, $15,000 Surety Bond $2,000 Surety Bond
Real County Law Officers Nathan T. Johnson, Sheriff Steven Castro, Deputy Sheriff Mark Cox, Deputy Sheriff Teddy Douthit, Deputy Sheriff William Johnson, Deputy Sheriff Kevin Chisum, Real County Constable
Corporal Jake Sanchez, DPS Highway Patrol Alexander Robertson, DPS Highway Patrol Clint Graham, TPWD Game Warden
Brittany Barger DOB 10-30-1991 Criminal Mischief / Assault – 2 Warrants
Carlos Martinez DOB 10-10-1997 Bond forfeiture – Harassment 1 Warrant
Richard Thompson DOB 01-13-1971 Driving While Lic Suspended / No Vehicle Inspection - 2 Warrants
Capias Pro-Fine (Subjects CAN MAKE PAYOFF by contacting our office with cash, cashier’s check, or money order)
A/D - ARREST DATE A/O - ARRESTING OFFICER
Disclaimer: All print and other visual media is for informational purposes only. This information is considered public information under the Freedom of Information Act and the Public Records Act. Any indication of an arrest is not intended to imply or infer that such individual has been convicted of a crime. All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
DETAINER LIST McMahan, Khristy Anne, 49 W/F, Theft of Property => $100 <$750 Theft of Property => $100 <$750 5/9/2017, Texas Department of Criminal Justice Frenzel, Devon, 22 W/M, Violation of Probation - Aggravated Assault Causing Bodily Injury w/ a Deadly Weapon, 5/16/2017, Uvalde County Jail, Texas Pitcher, John Truman, 43 W/M, Bond Forfeiture - Burglary of Habitation, Bond Forfeiture - Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear - Bond Forfeiture - Terrorist Threat10/20/2017, Dearborn County Jail, IN
P A C
R U T
HILL COUNTRY HERALD 337 RR 337 West P.O. Box 822 Leakey, Texas 78873 (830) 232-6294 (830) 433-1424 Published Each Wednesday Julie Becker/Editor/Publisher Billie Franklin, Sabinal Correspondent
Contributing Writers: Elaine Padgett Carnegie Linda Kirkpatrick
email: editor@hillcountryherald.net LETTERS POLICY Letters to the editor on matters of public interest are welcome. Letters should be no more than 300 words and must be signed with a phone number. Deadline is Monday, 5 p.m. Letters are subject to editing for length and focus. Send letters to the Hill Country Herald, P.O. Box 822, Leakey, Texas, 78873 or email to editor@hillcountryherald.net. Letters to the Editor published in this newspaper do not necessarily reflect the position of this publication on any subject. We do not print anonymous letters. ©2017 The Hill Country Herald. Any third party materials transmitted or posted to the Herald become the property of the Herald, and may be used, reproduced, published, distributed, transmitted, displayed, broadcast or otherwise used by the Herald. All rights reserved No part of this newspaper may be reproduced in any form or by any means without permission in writing from the owners. Hill Country Herald participates in newspaper recycling at South Texas Press, Hondo Texas. Member
P A C
Felony Warrant Honey Howell DOB 07-15-1970 Credit Card Abuse - Grand Jury Indictment – 1 Warrant
Texas Game Warden Field Notes
Editor’s Note: This list is provided by Real County Sheriff’s Office, it lists subjects that are being held by Real County in contracted jail facilities awaiting trial
Bandera Falcon, Ashley Danielle Assault Causes Bodily, Evading Arrest, Criminal Trespass, Injury, Poss. of Marijuana < 2 oz County, 12/1/2017 Edwards Davila, Aaron Ruben Violation of Protective Order, County, 12/1/2017 Bandera Allen, Johnny Red, Capias pro fine-FAILURE TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY. Capias pro fine-NO MVI. Capias pro fine-DEFECTIVE BRAKE LIGHTS. Capias pro fine-NO LIABILITY INSURANCE. Capias pro fine-DRIVING WITH LICENSE INVALID. JP, 12/12/2017, 17 Days CJT, Bandera Tomerlin,Christopher Aaron, Burglary Habitation Intend Other, Assault Family/House Member-impede Breath/ Circulation, District, 12/12/ 2017, Bandera Adams, Cameron Dwayne, Violation of Probation - Hunting Provisions Violation, County, 12/16/2017, Bandera
R U T
Felony Warrant Samuel Garcia DOB 09-20-1955 Possession of Controlled Substance – 1 Warrant
HOLDING LIST
Rivas-Rocha, Juanita Violation of Probation - Burglary of a Habitation District, 8/25/2017 6 YRS TDCJ, 10/13/2017 Bandera Shannon, Joshua Benjamin Violation of Parole - Injury to a Child Causing Bodily Injury, District, 9/7/2017 Bandera Shannon, Joshua Benjamin Violation of Probation - Burglary of a Habitation District, 10/13/2017 Bandera Estrada,Juan Antonio Violation of Probation - Possession of Marijuana < 2oz, County,11/20/2017 Bandera Anderson,Kathy Violation of Probation - Possession of Controlled Substance PG1 Less than 1 Gram District 11/21/2017 Uvalde Smith,Anthony Brandon VOP - Assault Causes Bodily Injury County 11/30/2017
ED
ED
A “Dead” Giveaway Circling buzzards are usually a “dead” giveaway, so when a Smith County game warden responded to a call about a suspicious personal watercraft beached on an island at Lake Palestine with vultures in the trees around it, he came prepared for the worst. The caller had stated that the watercraft looked abandoned and due to the presence of vultures he was concerned someone may be deceased nearby. Once on scene, the warden determined there was nothing for the vultures to scavenge other than the watercraft, which had recently been stolen from a Wood County lake and parked near a vulture roost. The craft was recovered and information forwarded to the Wood County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation into how it ended up on Lake Palestine is ongoing. Another “Dead’ Giveaway A kettle of vultures circling a few hundred feet above the highway caught the attention of a Val Verde County game warden on Sunday morning patrol in mid-October. He was able to locate their target carrion,
two freshly killed white-tailed deer fawns hidden in the brush that appeared to have gunshot wounds. His investigation into the deaths of the young deer led the warden to a nearby house where he found a doe hanging on a skinning rack with what also appeared to have a gunshot wound. After meeting with a subject located on the property, the warden obtained a confession on the shooting of all three deer out of season. Cases and warnings for waste of game, illegal means and methods, untagged deer and harvest log violations were issued. Bad Intentions, Worse Results Houston County game wardens were investigating a large, fresh blood spot in the middle of a county road indicative of a roadkill when a truck came around the corner and stopped short of their location. Inside the truck were two teenagers from New Caney, and in the bed of the vehicle was an ice chest containing a freshly quartered white-tailed deer they claimed to have killed in the Davy Crockett National Forest. The teen claiming to have arrowed the deer had improperly tagged it with a
U T P
D E R
CA
Johnny Allen DOB 03-23-1960 Capias Pro-Fines – Traffic Offenses – 5 Warrants
mule deer tag, and failed to complete the required hunter harvest log on his license. After a brief interview about evidence the wardens had gathered from the scene, the teenagers admitted to running over the deer then stabbing it with an arrow. They then carried it to their camp, cleaned it, and tagged it with the mule deer tag. The cases are pending. A Sore Loser A Lubbock/Hockley County game warden was on patrol for dove hunters the afternoon of Oct. 14 when she observed a pickup truck slow rolling on a county road in front of her. The truck then turned toward the warden, swerved, and then drove into the ditch. She activated her lights and sirens and had a low-speed pursuit for approximately three miles to the suspect’s home, where he finally stopped. During the chase, the subject tossed his 32-ounce cup of whiskey and water out the window. She found the suspect to be highly intoxicated and questioned him about his condition. The suspect stated that he was mad at his Texas Tech Red Raiders, who gave up 22 fourth quarter points in a 46-35 loss to West Virginia earlier that day. An empty half gallon bottle of Canadian whiskey and two loaded pistols were found in his back seat. The suspect was booked in to the Lubbock County Detention Center for DWI and unlawful carry of weapon by license holder after a blood draw. The case is pending.
GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS City of Leakey Mayor: Harry Schneemann Secretary: Dee Dee Wally Office: 830-232-6757 Fax: 830-232-6775 Councilmen: Ken Auld • Roel Gonzalez• Carl Jensen Frankie DeLeon • Bob Bowers Leakey Volunteer Fire Dept.830-232-4005 Frio Canyon EMS, Inc.830-232-5299 City of Camp Wood Mayor: Jesse Chavez Office: 830-597-2265 Fax: 830-597-5365 email:cityhall@swtexas.net Aldermen: Brianna Taylor • Juan ( Mafy ) Gomez Johnie Wooldridge • Domingo Tobar • Josh Cox Volunteer Fire Dept:830-597-6100 Camp Wood Library: 830-597-3208 Nueces Canyon EMS: 830-597-4200 City of Sabinal Mayor: Charles Story Secretary: Betty Jo Harris Office: 830-988-2218 Councilmembers: Ali Alejandro, Louis “Mando” Landeros, Danny Dean, J. R. Flores, Mike Nuckles, and Andy Schaefer Sabinal Library 830-988-2911 Sabinal Municipal Judge: Anita Herndon 830-988-2630 Justice of the Peace Precinct #2 Bobby G. McIntosh,830- 988-2462 Real County County Judge, Garry Merritt 830-232-5304 Real County Attorney, Bobby Jack Rushing 830-232-6461 County/District Clerk, D’Ann Green 830-232-5202 Justice of the Peace Dianne Rogers: 830-232-6630 Justice of the Peace VACANT: 830-597-6149 Sheriff, Nathan Johnson 830-232-5201 Real County Constable Kevin Chisum 830-232-5201 Tax Assessor-Collector Donna Brice: 830-232-6210 Treasurer, Mairi Gray 830-232-6627 Chief Appraiser Michael Mann 830-232-6248 Real County Public Library 830-232-5199 Camp Wood Public Library 830-597-3208 Real County Commissioners: Precinct #1: Manuel Rubio Pct.#2: Bryan Shackelford Pct. #3:Raymon Ybarra Pct.#4: Joe W. Connell, Sr. Real Edwards Conservation & Reclamation District PO Box 807 . Camp Wood, Texas 78833 (830) 597-3322 office Fax (830) 597-3320 recrd@swtexas.net email Roland Trees, Board President Joel Pigg, General Manager
In order to vote in the March primaries, citizens who are not yet registered to vote need to submit voter registration applications by December 31st. If there are 17 year olds who will turn 18 by the election on March 6th, they may apply now. Forms can be printed off the internet and mailed to Donna Brice/ Registrar of Voters, PO Box 898, Leakey 78873 (phone: 830-2326210 if you have questions). I have some forms here in Camp Wood and may be contacted as well (830-597-2279) Pamela Rosar
LEGAL NOTICE FORM 854 FILE Number: A1093903 Branch Towers, LLC is proposing to construct a 285’ Self Support Tower located 1 Mile W of S US Highway 83 and 50 yards N of Bison Ranch Rd Leakey, TX 78873. The tower will be lit by a Medium-Dual Intensity System. Interested persons may review the pending application by going to www.fcc.gov/asr/ applications and entering the Form 854 File Number listed above. Interested persons may raise environmental concerns about the proposed structure by filing a Request for Environmental Review with the Federal Communications Commission. The Federal Communications Commission strongly encourages interested parties to file Requests for Environmental Review online. Instructions for making such filings can be found at www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest Interested parties that would prefer to file a Request for Environmental Review by paper copy can submit to: FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554
Page 4 Hill Country Herald
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
CUSTOM GRANITE
tely
lu bso
B
l!!
ifu
t eau
A
Countertop•Fireplaces •Vanities, etc.
David Reina 210-380-1306 AFFORDABLE! GIVE US A CALL DRcustomgranitetx.com
96 Gallon Cart - �28.00 monthly
3 Yard - �90.00 monthly
1.5 Yard - �57.00 monthly http://www.knoxwasteservicetexas.com
KWS NOW SERVING THE LEAKEY & CONCAN AREA!!
* Weekly Trash Pickup * *Online Bill Pay/Autopay/ Paperless Billing* * Experienced Professional Service * * No Contracts, Delivery Fees or Hidden Fees *
(866) 691-5974
OVERBAY SEEKS REAL COUNTY JUDGE POSITION The property had originally been owned by her grandfather. After a while we bought a small home on 1120 road in Rio Frio. If you drive by, you will see my old truck in the driveway. Having worked all of our lives, we found that retirement was not for us. With the help of the E.M.S. board, we leased the property and put up a hotdog stand. Of all the things that we have done, the hot dog stand has been the most fun we ever had. We miss being there, but we miss the people most. In 2011, I was called to be a Deacon. I was accepted into the program, not knowing that I would be going to the Mexican American College in San Antonio for the next five years. When I previously attended college, I was in my 20’s and I struggled the whole time. I can tell you it was even harder now at my age. To work all day,
go to school at night, study Theology and Religion, while writing papers was the most demanding and stressful years I have ever been thru. I don’t think that there was a day that went by, that quitting wasn’t in mind. Fortunately, I was on many prayer lists in Real County, and the only explanation of how I graduated and was ordained, is by the Grace of God and Prayer. THANK YOU; it was a humbling and life changing experience. I have lived a wonderful life, lucky enough to get old and realize that the things that mean the most to my heart are the friends that I have and people I interact with. Linda and I have always been private people. We believe that when we do anything it should be done with empathy. It would be difficult to explain to God, why I have not done the right thing in all matters.
Field Trip to Meadows Center Our last activity at Meadows Center was to visit Discovery Hall. This building feature’s a 1,000 gallon aquarium filled with fish found in Spring Lake. It also is home to many endangered species including the Texas blind Salamander. One of the most interesting displays in the Hall was the 3D Watershed Model. Students were able to participate in an activ-
“The Lumber Yard” since 1958 Hardware • Plumbing • Electrical Siding • Doors • Insulation Truss Package* • Concrete Products Roof Packages* • Beams to size* *special order
www.realbuilding.net
Job Site Delivery Blueprint Take-offs Door/Window Take-offs Real Building Supply, Inc. U.S. Hwy 83 Leakey, Texas 830-232-5241
Pictured Clockwise: 1- Karson Hart has a free shot. 2- Raydon Lopez makes a run for it. 3- Avery Satterwhite carries the offense.
Retired Teachers Christmas Social continued from front page
Free Estimates to Homeowners
10% Senior Discount
MILL CREEK CAFE 849 US Hwy. 83 S (across from Stripes) Leakey, Texas 830-232-4805
LUNCH BUFFET SUNDAY-FRIDAY FRIDAY NIGHT- ALL YOU CAN EAT CATFISH!! LOOK FOR OUR SATURDAY SPECIALS TOO!!
HOURS: 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Sunday
The next meeting will be on January 22, 2017 at the United Methodist Church in Devine, beginning at 10 AM, with a promise of a delicious catered meal. Members are asked to “Show Your University Spirit!” and show off their alma mater loyalty. There will be a memorial service for deceased members and member’s family. District 20 President Barbara Soto will be a guest, and Larry Stacy will have the program on the Commemorative Air Force. Callers will be contacting members with further information, and there will be postings on Facebook as well.
By now, you can probably tell that I am not a politician. I don’t have a catchy slogan and I’m not so polished. I have no interest in being a politician; I have no desire to climb the political ladder. I have often heard that, ‘We the People’, are the first rung of the ladder that gets stepped on. However, I do have a deep desire and willingness, to wholeheartedly serve the Residents of REAL COUNTY TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THEIR LIVES. And I do hope that with your support. I will be the next Real County Judge and in time, grow to be the Statesman that Real County deserves. Gratefully Yours, Gary
continued from front page
ity where they put different types of pollution on the ground of the 3D watershed and then see how rainfall creates runoff that carries that pollution into rivers and lakes. The class had a personalized tour at Meadows Center. Graduate students from the University of Texas were on hand to tell us interesting facts about the wildlife and water systems of the region as well as answer the
LEAKEY HIGHLIGHTS
continued from front page
submitted by Emily Reagor
multitude of questions we all had. Before heading back to Leakey we stopped at Cici’s pizza for a very filling lunch. It was a wonderful day to be outside and enjoy nature. The World Geography students would like to thank the Luxton’s for providing the opportunity to visit the Meadows Center.
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Hill Country Herald Page 5
Nueces Canyon Board of Education
On The Frio at the Frio Pecan Farm Pavilion 830-232-5022
- Regular Session Meeting December 11th, 2017
Members of the Nueces Canyon C.I.S.D. Board of Education met in regular session on December 11th, 2017. Danny Irwin, Board President, presided at the meeting. The board meeting was called to order at 6: 32 pm. Mark Martinez gave the invocation. A Public Hearing was held on both the 2016-2017 TAPR and the 2016-2017 FIRST reports. Principal Luci Harmon reported Elementary enrollment of 168 and Junior High and High School enrollment of 107. Luci Harmon also presented the Food Services Report for the month saying: · We had great participation at the Family Thanksgiving meal this year. The serving line was well organized so that our families were served quickly and were able to enjoy the time with their students. We appreciate Cookie’s leadership and everyone’s hard work. · Our pre-kindergarten through third grade students attended First State Bank of Uvalde hosted their Christmas Open House on Tuesday, December 5th. · The elementary UIL Academic contest was held in Knippa on Thursday, December 7th. The junior high UIL Academic contest was held in Leakey on Friday, December 8th. · We tested several students on December 4th and 6th that needed an additional administration of the STAAR EOC tests. Kathy Nevarez organized the testing session and things went very smoothly. · In Food Services, cookie Redding wants to thank Rhonda Bishop and
Allen Redding for all their hard work this summer, we had our state health inspection this past Thursday, and we scored a 98. The 2 points we missed were due to certifications, not cleanliness or anything food related. The certifications will be taken care of during the holidays. In Athletics: · Girls AD Brandy Sweeten reported the girls have been in full swing with basketball. There are 12 girls in JH, and 15 on the roster for HS. JH girls have won their last two ballgames against Knippa and Medina. They and their parents are working hard with early morning practices to get better and better. They are very inexperienced, as our whole program is at this point, but they are making strides in the right direction. In High School, the Panthers have an 8-1 record. · Boys Basketball is also well underway. In the Transportation Report to the School Board Stephen Smith reported: · New floor scrubber at JHHS is working wonderfully. In the Maintenance Report to the School Board Stephen Smith reported: · Buses B & C are being repaired and the new bus is operational In the consent agenda the board: The board approved the minutes of the previous meeting. The board voted to accept and pay bills as presented. The board accepted the Budget/Finance report as presented. Several action items were considered by
the School Board: The board voted to approve Superintendent Evaluation paperwork. The board voted to cast 650 votes for Brant “Bubba” Hickman for Real County Appraisal District. The board went into Executive Session from 6:55 until 7:05pm. Upon opening into Regular Session: Under Informational Items: · The Audit finding from previous a meeting was discovered to be in error. Therefore there were no findings in the previous audit. The Meeting was adjourned at 7:07pm. In attendance at the meeting were NC School Board members; President Danny Irwin, Vice President Charles E. Hunger, Ignacio Sanchez, Denise Rogers, and Mark Martinez. Nueces Canyon Superintendent of Schools, Kristi Powers, as well as Principal, Luci Harmon, attended the meeting. Attending and reporting on Maintenance and Transportation was Stephen Smith. Also present were; Billye Smith, and Tena Hunger. Board Members Noreda Sifuentes and Clint Luce were not in attendance. The next board meeting was set for January 15th at 6:30pm. The Nueces Canyon Board of Education normally meets at the Administration Building in Barksdale, on the third Monday of each month at 6:30pm. Please call the District Business Office at 830-234-3514 or consult the school calendar at www.nccisd.net to verify meeting dates and times.
NCHS Girls Basketball 2 Wins vs. Medina On Friday December 15th, the Prowling Panthers traveled over the mountain to take on the Medina Bobcats in their second game of district play. For the J.V. girls, this would be their first district game, and they tipped off first. The two teams were evenly matched, trading buckets with one another for the first half. Medina did have more size and brawn. However, the Panthers pushed back with some of their own defense and grabbed steals in their half court set. At the end of the first half, it was a stalemate tied at 14 apiece. It was in the second half where the Panthers’ pressure seemed to wear on the Bobcats. In addition, Medina, who also had shallow numbers, found themselves in foul trouble and frustration. After one such episode, a Bobcat committed a flagrant foul. Nacole Hale made them pay, by sinking her two free throws. This seemed to jumpstart the Panthers, and they grabbed the momentum. N.C. put up their two largest quarters scoring 13 and 14 points in each. N.C. rode out the game by running the break and taking care of the ball on feeds into Zoe Carnes on the inside. When the last horn had sounded, N.C. happily cinched their first district victory 41 - 23. Scor-
ing for the Panthers was generous. Hale led all scorers with 16 points, followed by Carnes with 9. Maddie Williams made good on two soft, left handed jumpers and netted 8 for the Canyon. Ericah Gonzales mixed it up with the hustle plays and scored 4 points, as did Layne Hicks who also provided numerous steals on the defensive end too. And an ailing Skylar Balderas rounded out the action with rebounds and solid defense. The J.V. game proved to be a good prequel to the Varsity Girls’ action. N.C. got off to a somewhat sluggish start, though the score would beg otherwise. They seemed to rush their offense and commit needless turnovers from the Bobcats’ moderate pressure. Clean play and good decisionmaking are proving to be a hurdle the Panthers need to overcome. Needless to say, N.C.’s sloppy play fired up the Medina crowd , but at the end of the day, the Panthers were still ahead 21-1 at the end of the first quarter. Even still, the Bobcats’ scoring woes did not deter their hustle. They moved out of the backcourt with their defense, but they still applied outside pressure. The Panthers seemed to settle into the game better, as they snagged
some of their signature steals for breakaways. Megan Sifuentes led her team in this area. She scored 8 of her 20 points in the second quarter to go with 3 assists and 4 steals on the night. In the third quarter, teammate, Paige Elliott, picked up where Sifuentes had left off. She knocked down 10 of her own 20 points after halftime, and grabbed 3 steals on the night. Tori Carabajal kept N.C. on target defensively in the third by anticipating 3 steals almost consecutively before fouling out. Carabajal battled fouls all night, but still managed to score 10 points to go with 4 boards on a good all-around performance. Towards the end of the contest, Big Blue changed up their defensive sets and took better care of the ball to go onto the 73- 20 win. Other scoring for the Panthers fell to: reserve, Cadence Balderas, who showed her potential on a strong night of scoring with 9 points; followed by Shelby Pannell who did the dirty work and cleaned up the boards for the Panthers by grabbing 9 rebounds to go with 8 points; Leslie Taylor hit two jumpers; and Helen Perez hit a putback.
looked sluggish and apprehensive on the outset. However, the Crushers’ confidence quickly grew when they saw the Panthers’ poor shooting. N.C. missed numerous scoring opportunities under the basket or in transition with careless turnovers. Knippa seized the moment and turned the momentum. They went up 11 – 8 at the end of the first quarter. Then in the second, N.C. finally scored off of a turnaround jumper from Tori Carabajal and random free throws to keep the game in check for the Canyon. Big Blue did keep their defensive pressure up. However, the larger Crushers crushed the boards. N.C. gave up four and five second chance opportunities to Knippa off the defensive boards. The Blue Crew fan-base took collective groans after each missed rebound. N.C. also missed too many foul shots, shooting 48% on the night. At the half, the Panthers were lucky to be up by a bucket 17 -15. In the third quarter, the Panthers hung onto the narrowest of leads by scoring just enough. Reserves, Grace Luce, Helen Perez, and Mandie Carabajal, did a great job for the Panthers by filling in for the quarter when two starters were in foul trouble. N.C. had weathered the storm 29 -24 to start the fourth. With N.C.’s starters
lead cut down. The 4th quarter was an even quarter where it eventually came down to some key defensive stops and free throws. The Panthers will travel to El Dorado on Friday, December 15th. The next home game will be Tuesday, December 19th where the Panthers open up district play against D’Hanis.
By Girls AD Brandy Sweeten
returning to the floor, Big Blue seemed to be revived. They came out with their best offensive quarter. Their improved shooting also seemed to revive their defense. Paige Elliott and Shelby Pannell led the way on the defensive side of the ball. Each player grabbed 4 steals to help convert to transition buckets. In addition, N.C. did a better job of working the ball around Knippa’s 1-2-2 zone. Guards drove in for the jumper or the dish to a post. Pannell hit one left-handed hook shot that fired up the crowd and her teammates. N.C. finally put the game out of reach and worked the clock for the last three minutes of play. The Panthers were happy to record the first district game as a 43 – 32 victory. Other vital stats for the Canyon were: Pannell who led N.C. with 11 points and 6 rebounds, followed by Elliott and Megan Sifuentes each with 10 points and a total of 7 assists between the pair. Next in scoring was point guard Leslie Taylor with 6 points. Taylor converted a four-point play at the third quarter buzzer to energize the crowd. Tori Carabajal finished with 4 points and 3 steals, and Cadence Balderas rounded out the action with the final rebound as if to say, “The next game will be better off the glass for the Panthers. . .”
NCHS Boys Basketball vs LaPryor On Tuesday, December 12th the Nueces Canyon Panthers took on La Pryor; it was a hard fought game where the Panthers came up short 64-70. The Panthers were down early in the first quarter then showed some fight 2nd quarter and went into halftime with the lead. The 3rd quarter was a slow quarter where the Panthers saw their
ONLY ON TUESDAYS Come enjoy Dining on the River!
COUNTRY ROSE GARDEN FLOWER SHOP 225 E. 3rd Street, Leakey, Tx
BALLONS AND BOUQUETS 830-232-5600 830-279-4014
cell
All Major Credit Cards Accepted
FRAZIER
Dozer & Construction
Excavating, Lakes, Roads, Building Pads, Metal Buildings, Land Clearing, Fencing, Kirk Frazier Custom Saw Milling
830-591-7889 Josh Frazier 325-977-1069 sawmills@hctc.net
WE DIG THE FRIO CANYON
GET-N-GO
103 E FOURTH ST 830-597-3156 IN THE HEART OF CAMP WOOD!
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 7 AM TO 11PM
NCHS Girls Basketball vs. Knippa On Tuesday December 12th, the Prowling Panthers hosted their first District 31-A game of the season when they tipped off against the Rockcrushers of Knippa. The Girls J.V. opened the evening’s action with a non-district contest, taking on Comfort. The game got off to a low-scoring contest with each team playing a half-court game and scoring three points. The shorthanded Panther crew tried to run the break when possible, but they had trouble with their outlet passes. Fatigue seemed to set in quickly for N.C.’s squad of five. More turnovers were committed than usual, and easy shots were not converted. Comfort’s 2-3 zone did the trick in stalling N.C.’s offensive production. Then in the fourth quarter, the Comfort Deer hit their stride and took advantage of the Canyon’s lack of a bench, putting up their biggest quarter of 14 points. When the last buzzer had sounded, Comfort was again too much for the Panthers who fell 16 – 33. Scoring for N.C. was fairly rounded, just insufficient. It went as follows: Zoe Carnes and Nacole Hale both had 5 points, Layne Hicks had 4, and Maddie Williams banked in a bucket. Next up was the Girls Varsity. N.C. struck first by putting up the first five points. The short-handed Knippa crew
Pork chops & Fried Chicken
By Coach Naptali Fletcher
Points: Zavey Acosta 28, Eli Ludlow 14, Victor Contreras 6, Mason Hicks 3, Jordan Short 5, and Fabian Hernandez 5 and Bubba Johnson 3
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CHRISTMAS IN THE CANYON WINNERS PIZZA - ANYA EVANS CAP - BETTY ANN MCFATTER FAMILY MEAT PACK - RILEY KING! GET-N-GO WILL CLOSE AT 8 P.M. ON CHRISTMAS EVE AND WE WILL OPEN AT 10 AM ON CHRISTMAS DAY! WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS!
Tonsi’s Therapeutic Touch Massage Therapy •Relaxation •Stress Reduction •Reflexology •Myofascia-Cranil
•Attitude Adjustment •Deep Tissue & Swedish •Gift Certificates •20 Years Experience
Tonsi Becker, RMT #019192
Appointment Only
607 FM 1050 Concan-Leakey, Texas
(830) 232-5100 (281)794-4888
Page 6 Hill Country Herald
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
SABINAL HAPPENINGS
Early Christmas Gift
Frontier girls and the Quest club #407 made 28 baskets of cleaning supplies, a pad and pen, paper goods, a Christmas card signed by each member, and many other useful items. They were delivered in two days, Thursday and Friday, to homebound and others. The girls and boys wish all of the recipients a joyful Noel. They are under the direction of Marijane Counselman and meet on Thursdays in the fellowship hall of First United Methodist Church of Sabinal. Pictured below.
Rustic Charm
You can shop downtown on Friday evening because Rustic Charm is holding its doors open until 8 p.m. They have the unusual and you might just find what you need for the hard-to-shop-for person on your list.
Central Christian
830-591-9100 FRIO CANYON PROPANE
633 Hwy. 83 South Leakey, Tx. 830-232-5282 830-279-6648 BOTTLES FILLED WHILE YOU WAIT Motor Vehicle and RV Fuel Locally Owned
OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK 8-5
Wednesday Night Bible Studies have been put on hold until January. Coming up is the All you can eat Beans and Cornbread supper. This year’s supper has been set for February 9. Mark your calendars because this is a special meal with meet and greet time for everyone. There will be a Christmas Eve Candlelight service this coming Sunday at 6 p.m. Communion will be served.
Church of Christ
Several longstanding members have moved and perhaps you might like to send one or several of them a Christmas card, just to stay in touch. They are: Dorothy Dunn, 4857 U S Highway 181 N, Floresville, Texas 78114-6290; Barbara Matheny, 5034 Pacifica New Forrest Street, Apt. 3106, San Antonio, Texas 78229; and Eva O’ Bryant, 5034 Pacifica New Forrest Street, Apt. 1108, San Antonio, Texas 78229. The December issue of Christian News of South Texas was available for members.
Emmanuel Lutheran
This past Wednesday at the home of Bob and Carolyn Reagan, members and guests met for a meal, sing along, and special music. The food was outstanding and good memories were made. There was a good turnout for the Max Lucado movie “The Christmas Candle” on Saturday evening. Following the church service this past Sunday, choir members met to practice. There was no Sunday school. The Women’s Bible Study is today at 12:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Bell Choir practice will be held tonight at 4:45 p.m. in the Annex. Choir will meet again tonight in the Church proper at 5:30 p.m. to go over the special Christmas Eve music. Activity night will be held tonight at 6: 30 p.m. The Men’s Bible study and prayer group will meet on Thursday morning at 6: 30 a.m. The Christmas Eve Candlelight Service will be held on Sunday at 6 p.m.
First Baptist
This Sunday, Jean Wilmoth provided the music for the service. The Advent candle of Joy was celebrated. Members Betty Jo Harris and granddaughter Hailey Howard did the readings and lit the candle. Also this Sunday, special gifts were brought by members. They go to the Angel Tree as gifts for the children of the men in the prison fellowship ministry who are incarcerated in the Torres Unit at Hondo. This coming Sunday the Lord’s Supper will be observed, but there will be no 5th Sunday dinner. In the evening at 6 p.m., there will be a Christmas Eve candlelight service.
First United Methodist
Music this past Sunday was provided by Becky Gring. This coming Sunday, worship times are 11 a.m. and again at 6 p.m. The latter will be a candlelight service and Communion will be served at both ser-
by Billie Franklin
vices. The new Sunday school group under the leadership of Marijane Counselman has more than doubled in size since its inception. They meet at 9:45 a.m. and are for grades 4 through 8.
St. Patrick’s Catholic
Fresh and hot tamales were available at the church this past Sunday. I got mine and hope that you got yours. There were over 300 dozen tamales made and many hands did the work. Proceeds went for the needs of the church. Flowers on the altar were in memory of parents Andres and Sara Leon by children Tony and Pauline Leos, Pedro F. and Minnie Leos, and Gilbert and Mary Lou Borrego. The next Religious Education class is scheduled for January 15 and runs from 5 to 6 p.m. Upcoming Mass schedule is as follows: at St. Mary’s in Vanderpool Sunday at 9 a.m. and a Vigil Mass at 4 p.m. At St. Joseph’s in Knippa, Mass will be held at 5 p.m. on both Sunday and Monday. At St. Patrick’s Mass will be held Sunday at 11 a.m. and during the week at 6:30 p.m. To fulfill your Holy Day of obligation, you must attend your regular weekend Mass and the Vigil Mass or Mass on Christmas Day.
Graceworks
Mike Coward, owner of Graceworks, served as President of the Sabinal Chamber of Commerce in 2016. He was a graduate of the Sabinal ISD class of 1971. He had moved back to Sabinal several years ago to help in the care of his aging parents, Frances and Aldon Coward. He celebrated his birthday last Friday. On Sunday, he suffered a heart attack, a complication of an existing condition. He was a friend to all who confided in him. I will miss his friendly wave, big smile, and kind words. I counted him among my friends.
������������������������
�������������������� ��������������������������� �������������� ���������������� ����������������������� ������������������ ����������� ��������������
DonCo-RENTALS Hwy. 90 West Uvalde, Texas
DON WILLEMIN Bentonite Dealer Pond/Tank Sealer Sell-Buy-Rent Heavy Machinery
830-278-1308 Shop 830-278-9663 Home 830-591-3008 or 830-591-8314 Mobile
JOHNNY BULLARD Owner
BULLARD’S AUTO BODY REPAIR • PAINT • DETAILING
Glass Replacement • Free Estimates • Guaranteed Workmanship
830-597-3368 403 N. Nueces St.
P.O. Box 816 Camp Wood, Tx 78833
SAVE A CHILD
REPORT CHILD ABUSE
Abuse and Neglect Hotline at 1-800-252-5400
Help yourself by helping others: Make a commitment to volunteer Did you know that 35,000 hours of volunteering is the equivalent of working 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year with no days off for 17 years? For American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) member Sarah Brooks, who was recently recognized for volunteering more than 35,000 hours in service to military veterans, those are hours spent offering fellowship, kindness and attention to those who made sacrifices for our freedom. Brooks’ decades-long dedication to the military community has helped hundreds of veterans in the Grand Rapids, Michigan, area. The veterans she serves have become her family, her lifeline and a blessing she never thought she would receive. How did the 91-year-old come to dedicate her life to serving others? “It starts with a hello,” Brooks said. Brooks shares her time between a veterans home, ALA-sponsored events and a veterans rehabilitation center. “A hello can be the bridge to a great interaction and a wonderful memory. In my 59 years of volunteering, I can say I don’t have a favorite memory from my volunteer efforts because every day is a new and beautiful experience,” Brooks said. People can give back in many ways, such as donating material items like canned goods and clothes or offering financial support. But giving time is one of the most unselfish actions we can perform. By becoming personally involved with others through volunteering, we have the opportunity to deliver simple acts of kindness that can help others find healing,
support and a new beginning. In addition, volunteering has real benefits for the volunteer. It can provide a sense of fulfillment that benefits our minds and bodies. Studies have shown that people who volunteer live longer, healthier and happier lives. “When I returned home from military service in my early 20s,” said Victoria Pridemore, a former truck driver, battalion paralegal and division chief paralegal in the U.S. Army, “I wasn’t sure how I could serve my community since I didn’t have the means to donate monetary gifts to any organization. I realized I could have an impact on my community just through my actions and donating my time.” In 2012, Pridemore founded ALA Unit 1 in Washington, D.C., to help serve veterans and families in that area. Now serving as president of the American Legion Auxiliary unit, Pridemore, 33, works with local community organizations to plan monthly volunteer events for ALA members and non-members in the area. Their local activities range from cleaning the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall to holding a holiday drive for donations for inpatient veterans to send gifts to their family members. In 2016, ALA Unit 1 helped almost 200 veterans in the D.C. area. While Sarah Brooks recently received a
lifetime achievement award from the ALA for her 59-year commitment to service, Pridemore reminds us that there is no “small” act of kindness and service. “Every give-back moment is an opportunity to have a real impact,” she said. “A touch, a smile, just a brief conversation can make a difference in someone’s day. “And, when a group of people do come together for a day of real service, it’s so fulfilling,” Pridemore said. “That is why I believe so strongly in the ALA’s mission ‘In the spirit of Service Not Self.’” Pridemore and Brooks agree that all it takes is a few hours and a heartfelt commitment to caring to help change someone’s life. To learn how to get involved and volunteer, visit www.ALAforVeterans.org.
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Hill Country Herald Page 7
Everyone at Sul Ross State Univ. Rio Grande College Wishes you a joyous holiday season that lasts throughout 2018 Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College 2623 Garner Field Road * lnelson@sulross.edu * (830) 279-3004 Finish your bachelor’s or explore our masters’ degrees Spring classes start Jan. 16! NOT SO PERFECT JOBS MAY LEAD TO THE PERFECT ONE, GONZALES TELLS SRSU GRADS By Steve Lang, News and Publications
Finding the “perfect job” may be the result of gaining He said teaching taught him what was important in the classroom skills and knowledge from not so perfect ones, Dr. Hector Gonza- and to students’ success, and “This not-so-perfect job provided me les told Sul Ross State University graduates. the experience that would later open up a huge opportunity….” Gonzales, the Working for his 10th President of Southfather, teaching at Sul Ross west Texas Junior College and doing accounting and and a Sul Ross graduate, tax work provided another delivered the Fall 2017 opportunity, leading to a commencement address job with an accounting Friday evening (Dec. 15) firm, a CPA license and at the Pete P. Gallego valuable experience auditCenter. A total of 169 ing banks and school disstudents were candidates tricts. Gonzales contracted for degrees. Emphasizing to work nine months of that the U.S. economy has the year with the firm, changed from manufacturMonday-Thursday, in ing-based to educationorder to continue working based, Gonzales said that with his father’s petroleum the importance of a colcompany. “Again, lege education compares not the perfect job, but to a high school education it provided me with the 40 years ago. “However, accounting work experieducation is just the first ence I needed,” he said. step. Your next journey is “The skills I learned from to build and define who Sul Ross President Bill Kibler (bottom photo) presented Gonzales with the Bar-SR-Bar branding iron applying those dreaded following the address. A total of 169 students were candidates for degrees. (Photos by Steve Lang) you are professionally.” auditing standards and He said that the risk assessments proved first job, and many to follow, may not be “the perfect job,” but valuable as I transitioned to my new career.” Gonzales’ collective each occupation can provide experience and knowledge leading experience ultimately led to what he considered “the perfect job,” to a brighter future. as a controller at Southwest Texas Junior College. He weighed the Gonzales traced his vocational journey from an 18-year- pay cut with long-term opportunities, which led to his appointold’s summer job at Frito Lay to a college presidency 25 years ment as Vice President of Academics. “I am sure most of the later, noting, “It was an unconventional path to say the say the faculty members here are probably thinking at this point, ‘that’s least….I never dreamt of being a college president, far from it. I crazy,’ (and) that was my thought as well…but the president was wanted to be a math major because I loved math.” adamant I take the job,” Gonzales said. The president later told Working for Frito Lay taught him job responsibility and him that his promotion was due to his classroom experience, comthe need for a strong work ethic: “Those two things have served mand of the budget process and leadership/people skills. me well throughout all my jobs.” A short time later, this “perfect job” expanded into the After graduating from college with a bachelor’s degree dual role of Chief Academic Officer and Chief Financial Officer. in accounting, Gonzales told his father, in return for the help he “Even though it was tough and did not come with twice the pay, had received, that he would help him run his (father’s) petroleum I took the opportunity. I would never recommend it to anyone, company for three years. Gonzales passed his Certified Public but it did provide great work experience and prepared me to be a Accountant (CPA) exam, but learned his work would require CPA college president.” He called his appointment to the presidency supervision. Two years of work in an accounting firm could be four years ago as “the culmination of each of the previous not-soreduced to one year with a Master’s degree. perfect jobs.” Gonzales, who said delivering the commencement Gonzales took night classes at Sul Ross’ Uvalde campus, address at his alma mater was “one of the highest forms of recogand following his oral exams, was asked by department chair Dr. nition I have ever received,” concluded by encouraging each job Randall Stitts if he would be interested in an adjunct teaching seeker to learn in each occupation. position. “Don’t get hung up on looking for that perfect job, instead “Though it was not the perfect job, it was only adjunct, focus on acquiring new knowledge and skills, adding to your work but it proved to be one of the best choices I ever made,” he said. experiences, and always keep an eye out for those opportunities.”
The Leakey Beverage Barn Drive Thru and get everything you need
Hours
7-9 Monday thru Thursday 7-10 Friday & Saturday 12-8 on Sunday
US Hwy 83 South, Leakey, Texas 232-4224
HAVE FUN GETTING FIT COME JOIN THE PARTY!!!
CALL 432-664-4266 For Class Times
classes at Frio Canyon Parks Building, Leakey, Texas
ACE’S DETAILING
Leakey, Texas Complete Vehicle Detailing House Windows Motorcycle By appointment
830-312-0141
Detailing Too!
This Week’s Puzzle Solutions
Page 8 Hill Country Herald
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Mary Kay Windham, Broker 664 S US Hwy. 83 Leakey, Texas 830-232-4408 office 830-374-7901 cell SEE MORE LISTINGS AND PICTURES AT WWW.HIGHPLACESREALTY.COM
#002 NEW LISTING 1.37 acres with over 307 feet of Hwy. 83 frontage in town. Large trees for shade, water well, city water meter, fenced on two sides, no restrictions, great commercial lot! $142,000. #009 NEW LISTING 5.12 acres west of town in Roaring Springs. Hill top with great long views and access to 50 acres of spring fed creek, waterfalls, deep swimming hole and lake! $54,000. #008 NEW LISTING 3BR/2B home on quiet street near school. It is on a large lot with nice shade trees, open and covered decks, carport and outbuildings. There is a bonus room that would be perfect for an office or possibly another bedroom. $135,000. #003 10 acres south of Leakey in Rio Frio, gated, gently rolling terrain, huge Pecan and Oak trees, seasonal creek, unfinished metal cabin on slab with covered front porch, underground electricity to cabin. $140,000. #011 1.02 acres in Concan, with access to the Frio River, paved roads, and central water system. Set your cabin here and enjoy long beautiful views with the potential for rental income! $55,000. #021 2.73 acres with access to the Frio River, paved roads, central water system, an area for rv hookups with restrooms, all behind a locked gate. This is one of the largest lots in Frio River Place and backs up to a large ranch for great views and privacy! Priced to sell at $99,000. #001 NEW LISTING Comfy 2BR/2B log home with guest house, workshop and shed on three manicured lots in Twin Forks. Access to two gorgeous Frio River park areas! $179,900. #005 5.32 acres, west of Leakey off of John Buchanan Rd. Hilly terrain provides long views to the south and east, county road frontage with electricity at the road and fenced on one side with entrance gate. Ag exemption in place for low taxes! MAJOR REDUCTION, BEST PRICED LOT IN SHADY OAKS! $40,000. #007 6.37 acres, in The Ranch, beautiful gated development south of Concan, with paved roads, underground electricity, and access to gorgeous Frio River park area with deep blue water and pavilion for picnics. Under wildlife exemption you will see large herds of exotics free roaming and you will enjoy low taxes! $136,955. #012 3 city lots with approximately .8 of an acre, electricity, septic, and 2 city water meters in place. Lots of potential, either residential or commercial with Hwy. 83 frontage! $120,000. #004 1.29 acres of prime commercial property located on Hwy. 83 and across the highway from busy Stripes convenient store! Completely fenced with city water meter and tons of oaks trees you will have endless potential on this one! Leakey is growing and this is the best time to purchase before prices rise! REDUCED!!! $175,000. #006 2 acres with 139 feet of Frio River frontage, north of Leakey. Included is an energy efficient, fully furnished, 2BR/2B cabin ready to enjoy that may be put in the vacation rental pool for added income. $168,900. SOLD! #017 22.85 acres in Campwood with a 3BR/2B recently remodeled home. There is jaw dropping views from the hillside home and access to the Nueces River. Plenty of room in the back to hunt! $210,000. OWNER FINANCE OFFERED #016 1.01 acre in gated Valley Vista, hill top with great views, clubhouse with pool, stocked fishing pond, 35 acres of wilderness area for hiking and underground electricity. $49,500. #015 7.23 acres in gated Valley Vista, with great views of stocked pond, paved roads, access to underground elec., clubhouse with pool and 35 acres of wilderness area for hiking. $55,500. #014 1.01 acre in Valley Vista, hilltop with great views, clubhouse with pool, stocked fishing pond, 35 acres of wilderness area and underground electricity. $39,500.
Ranch Road Repair ·
Road Grading
·
Rock Grinding
Land Clearing
·
ranchroadconstruction@gmail.com
native landscapes CONSULT - DESIGN - BUILD - MAINTAIN A full service, local company offering competitive, professional, quality work specializing in Native Plants, Sustainability, and Education Services Include: • Landscapes & Hardscapes • Irrigation • Organic Pest Control • Orchards & Veggie Gardens • Lawn & Tree Care • Retaining Walls, Walkways, Patios and Rockwork • Drainage and Grading Issues Resolved • Maintenance Plans Available ...and much more!
CALL Adrian or Jere (830) 232-4388 cell phone: (830) 279-1548 email: jeresep@yahoo.com www.nativelandscapes.vpweb.com
Real County, Pct. 3&4, Justice of the Peace office, located in the City of Camp Wood Office building, will have new hours: Monday: 2:00 pm-5:00 pm Tuesday: 2:00 pm-5:00 pm Wednesday: CLOSED Thursday: CLOSED Friday: 8:00 am—1:00 pm
Real County, Pct. 1 & 2, Justice of the Peace office, located in Real County Courthouse in Leakey, will be opened:
Monday: 8:00 am—12:00 pm Tuesday: 8:00 am—12:00 pm Wednesday:8:00 am-1:00 pm Thursday: 8:00 am—1:00 pm
Real County 4H Spring Stock Show Schedule We have a lot of Real County 4H kids exhibiting at the following shows during the month of January. If you have any free time, or are already in the area the kids would sure love the support.
January 2018
Hill Country District Jr Livestock Show – Kerrville, TX 14&15th – All Species Breeding Animals 18&19th – All Species Market Animals Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo – Fort Worth, TX 24-27th – Lambs and Goats
JUST FOR GRINS
www.RanchRoadConstruction.com
830-890-0535
Blessings on you and yours
Real County Jr Livestock Show – Leakey, TX 11&12th All Species
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Our Family to Yours! ·
Take a name off the tree, At the First State Bank of Uvalde - Leakey Branch. Buy according to the age and gender, Return gifts back to bank or the Friends Grill, Downtown Leakey, along with the tag that was taken off the tree. The gifts will be distributed on or before December 21, 2017. If you have a child to add to the tree please contact us immediately. If you have any questions Please call Ramona at 830-279-6527
We have lots of angels left please help make a childs christmas
Sandhills Stockshow – Odessa, TX 4-6th Lambs and Goats
Ranch Road Construction
Call today to schedule your 2018 repairs
Annual Leakey
We Put the “Fun” in “Dysfunctional” By John Kerr
Don’t you just hate beautiful families? Always looking good- their kids are gorgeous, and have perfect manners in public. Take the Hendricks family for example. Cary is the new Senior Director of Laity Lodge Family Camp. Every member of his family could be a fashion model, and Cary, himself, is one of the best looking dudes I ever laid eyes on. Heck, If I looked like Cary, I’d be checking myself out in the mirror all the time, but these days, I avoid mirrors as much as possible. I guess I’m a little jealous, but sometimes, when I’m in my truck, and I see him jogging down the side of the road with his slim fit v-neck shirt, I have to resist the urge to jerk the wheel and run him over. The Hoermann family is another one. Dr. Matt Hoermann volunteers his professional skills for Laity Lodge Youth Camp, and he brings his lovely wife and 5 charming children to camp every summer. Now I know that some of you will find this hard to believe, but his kids actually like each other! You always see the family after meals out in the playfield laughing, holding hands, giving hugs, and frankly speaking, it’s kind of sickening! Of course, I’m joking here (sort of). I’ve got nothing but love for the Hendricks and the Hoermanns, and don’t get the impression that my own family are a bunch of unattractive, feuding, hillbillies. In fact, I’ve been blessed with a beautiful wife, and 3 handsome kids who give me great delight. It’s just that, like most folks, I suspect we have a tendency to see other families around us as having it all together, when we have to work so hard at presenting a united front. For example, there’s a professional portrait of the Kerrs that we had blown up and framed, and it hangs proudly above the mantle in the living room. I don’t mind saying that we look pretty darn good, and we get lots of compliments when folks come to visit. However, when I look at it, I’m reminded of the absolute mayhem that went into getting that shot. I don’t remember any bloodshed, but there was certainly battle fatigue, and
the photographer probably signed up for PTSD counseling following the photo shoot! My point is that for most of us, maybe even all of us, family life can be difficult, and the older I get, the more I realize that we’re all a little bit “off center.” That’s why I love to observe families here in the canyon who’ve learned to be devoted to each other in spite of the chaos, and put the “fun” in “dysfunctional.” My family lives here at camp. When I tell that to folks, I get the feeling that they think of us in the setting of that old movie, “The Wilderness Family.” Yea, umm that’s not exactly us. We don’t have pet bear cubs, we don’t chop wood, and we don’t have to live off the land. We live pretty much like everyone else, and put our pants on one leg at a time just like you. However, after 11 years of canyon life, we’ve sort of lost our edge on social propriety, and so sometimes our pants are on backwards. Heck, at least, we have pants on- well most of us anyway. My youngest son, Gideon, is still struggling to master that skill. People ask us what it’s like to raise a family in such a wonderful place. Well, it’s wonderful- different, but wonderful. Let’s see if I can give you some perspective on that. When we moved here in 2004, my oldest son was 4, my daughter was 2, and the youngest was yet to be determined. Therefore, they don’t remember life outside the canyon. When they reached school age, we enrolled them in “The Divide School” which is 25 miles away, and has the reputation of being the smallest public school district in Texas. For example, when my oldest reached the 5th grade, he was first in his class! On the other hand, he was also last in his class! Yep, we were that small. We eventually moved them to Leakey ISD, which has the reputation of being the 2nd smallest school in Texas! Now, in my former life before camp, I was a teacher in a fairly large district, and so it took some time to get used to small town life. For instance, we don’t have tryouts for the high school football team. Making the football team goes something like this;
Coach- “son, would you like to play football?” Student- “I guess so, but I’m not any good, and I’ve never played football.” Coach- “can you stand up?” Student-“Yes.” Coach-“Good, you’re on the team, and you’ll be starting on offense, defense, special teams, and the marching band.”
Life in the canyon is very seasonal. During the winter, it can get kind of lonely out here, but then May comes, the youth camp staff shows up, and the party starts. Having college staff for LLYC and LLFC here with us is a huge bonus for me because my kids get 300 solid Christian role models that they look up to. Summers are always wild and crazy, with Willy Wonka candy parties, and chocolate slip-n-slides every night. By August, I usually start to feel like the party never ends, and we’re sort of ready for peace and quiet to return to the canyon. Of course the Foundation Camp Program never really stops, and we have guests here to take care of 345 days out of the year. Therefore, we can always find someone to visit with, and we seldom if ever feel secluded. One big difference between us and most other folks is that since this place is a working definition for “the middle of nowhere”, we have to plan our trips to town strategically. You won’t ever hear my wife say, “Hey kids, hop in the car. We’re going to church.” A more accurate statement would be more like, “Hey kids, hop in the car. We’re going to church, grocery shopping, getting haircuts, changing the oil, shopping for clothes, dropping off some mail, and going to the dentist . Then we get in the car and someone yells, “Gideon, where’s your pants!”
You see what I mean? We put the fun in dysfunctional.
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Hill Country Herald Page 9
Frio Canyon Real Estate, LLC
VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION, NEW LISTINGS, PICTURES AND PLATS. www.FRIOCANYONREALESTATE.COM Shawn Streib Gray, Broker
830-232-4500
230 US Hwy. 83 Leakey, Texas 78873
HOMES
Did you ever wonder where the song came from? There really is a 12 Days of Christmas Tradition that starts on Christmas Day and last until the evening of the 5th January - also known as Twelfth Night. The 12 Days have been celebrated in Europe since before the middle ages and were a time of great celebration. During Twelfth Night it was traditional for different types of pipes to be played, especially bagpipes. Big parties were thrown, lots of games were played including ones with eggs. These included tossing an egg between two people moving further apart during each throw - drop it and you lose and passing an egg around on spoons. Another popular game was ‘snapdragon’ where you picked raisins or other dried fruit out of a tray of flaming brandy! The 12 Days each traditionally celebrate a feast day for a saint and/or have different celebrations: Day 1 (25th December): Christmas Day - celebrating the Birth of Jesus Day 2 (26th December also known as Boxing Day): St Stephen’s Day. He was the first Christian martyr (someone who dies for their faith). It’s also the day when the Christmas Carol ‘Good King Wenceslas’ takes place. Day 3 (27th December): St John the Apostle (One of Jesus’s Disciples and friends) Day 4 (28th December): The Feast of the Holy Innocents - when people remember the baby boys which King Herod killed when he was trying to find and kill the Baby Jesus. Day 5 (29th December): St Thomas Becket. He was Archbishop of Canterbury in the 12th century and was murdered on 29th December 1170 for challenging the King’s authority over Church. Day 6 (30th December): St Egwin of Worcester. Day 7 (31st December): New Year’s Eve (known as Hogmanay in Scotland). Pope Sylvester I is traditionally celebrated on this day. He was one of the earliest popes (in the 4th Century). In many central and eastern European countries (including Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Luxembourg, Poland, Slovakia, Switzerland and Slovenia) New Years Eve is still sometimes called ‘Silvester’. In the UK, New Years Eve was a traditional day for ‘games’ and sporting competitions. Archery was a very popular sport and during the middle ages it was the law that it had to be practised by all men between ages 17-60 on Sunday after Church! This was so the King had lots of very good archers ready in case he need to go to war! Day 8 (1st January): 1st January - Mary, the Mother of Jesus Day 9 (2nd January): St. Basil the Great and St. Gregory Nazianzen, two important 4th century Christians. Day 10 (3rd January): Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus. This remembers when Jesus was officially ‘named’ in the Jewish Temple. It’s celebrated by different churches on a wide number of different dates! Day 11 (4th January): St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first American saint, who lived in the 18th and 19th centuries. In the past it also celebrated the feast of Saint Simon Stylites (who lives on a small platform on the top of a pillar for 37 years!). Day 12 (5th January also known as Epiphany Eve): St. John Neumann who was the first Bishop in American. He lived in the 19th century. Twelfth Night was a big time of celebration with people holding large parties. During these parties, often the roles in society were reversed with the servants being served by the rich people. At the start of Twelfth Night the Twelfth Night cake was eaten. This was a rich cake made with eggs and butter, fruit, nuts and spices. The modern Italian Panettone is the cake we currently have that’s most like the old Twelfth Night cake. A dried pea or bean was cooked in the cake. Whoever found it was the Lord (or Lady) of Misrule for night. The Lord of Misrule led the celebrations and was dressed like a King (or Queen). This tradition goes back to the Roman celebrations of Saturnalia. Eventually tokens were used and the finders became ‘King’ and ‘Queen’ of the Twelfth Night party.
Property 09: 61 Laurel Ln. Concan! Immaculate 3BD/2BA. Landscaping, carport, storage, standing seam roof! Rental pool. $315,000 PENDING Property 11: 157 Spring Branch in Twin Forks is a super nice 3BD/2BA home on TWO LOTS! Gorgeous Frio River access! $229,000 Property 13: 28 ac. w/cute 1BD/1BA cabin and creek frontage in Rancho Real. 631 Riemer Rd. $190,000 Property 18: 3BD/2BA log home under huge pecan trees. 85 Pecan Bottom Lp in River Tree. Gorgeous river access! $320,000 REDUCED Property 19: 4BD/3BA home on 9+ ac. in THE RANCH in Concan! Unique property w/river access! Ag. Valuation.. $485,000 REDUCED Property 21: TWO exceptional 3BD/2BA homes on 5 acs. in The Ranch in Concan. Gorgeous river park. Must see! $699,000 Property 22: Lot 15, Canyon Oaks#1 in Concan! Newer 3BD/2.5BA w/extensive porches. Solid rental history. $315,000 Property 24:Cute 3/2 brick home in town. Easy walk to shops, restaurants, library and the Frio! Circle drive + carport. $129,500 Property 25: HEARTSTONE! 4bd/4ba APPRX. 2800 sq. ft. Circle drive, pool & views! Directly across from river access. $765,000 Property 26: RIVERFRONT home on 2+ acres. Beautiful, hill country modern design. High end finishes & appliances. $515,000 REDUCED Property 27: 4BD/3.5BA home w/gorgeous views. 621 Catclaw Mtn. Rd. in Concan. Rental OK. Frio river access! $549,000 REDUCED Property 33: HEARTSTONE! 2.68 ac. lot w/~290’ of FRIO frontage! 5BD/5BA/2HB. Outdoor kitchen, infinity pool and more! $1,300,000 Property 41: Nice 52 acre place with a spacious 2BD/2BA home located halfway between Uvalde & Camp Wood. $275,000 REDUCED Property 78: 4BD/3BA home on nearly one ac. 179 Roy Chisum Rd. No restrictions! 500’ of private river access! $299,000
LOTS Property 08: Wooded residential lot in Canyon Oaks. Frio River access + hillside and valley views. Water & elec available. $56,000 Property 14: 1+ acre lot in Canyon Oaks—Concan. Hilltop/views + gorgeous river access park. Water/elec. avail. Rentals OK. $49,000 Property 34: 7+ ac. lot in R-N-R Ranch—Rio Frio, TX. Beautiful oaks, well/septic in place but need to be verified/tested. $118,000 Property 35: 5.16 ac. just west of Leakey. Gated, city water, paved roads, underground electric. See Old Baldy from here! $69,900 REDUCED Property 37: Lot 35 in Valley Vista features gorgeous westerly views, all utilities, and use of community pool & clubhouse! $50,000 Property 43: 8+ acs. w/gorgeous oaks and great bldg. sites. Electricity available. AG VALUATION = LOW taxes!! Shady Oaks Subdv. $77,045 Property 46: Million $$ views from this very buildable hilltop lot in Canyon Oaks—Concan. Water/elec available. Frio access. $88,000 Property 52: 5+ ac West of Leakey. Fronts on John Buchanan Rd. Bldg. site faces east and is ready to go! $52,500 Property 53: Lot 82, 7.7 acres in Canyon Oaks Unit 4. Water & elec available. Great views & river access! Addtl. Acreage avail. $149,000 Property 54: Lot 83, 16.6 acres Canyon Oaks Unit 4. Water & elec available. Great views & river access! Addtl. Acreage avail. $149,000 Property 55: Lot 84, 11 acres in Canyon Oaks Unit 4. Water & elec available. Great views & river access! Addtl. Acreage avail. $109,000 Property 56: Lot 85A, 6 acres in Canyon Oaks Unit 4. Water & elec available. Great views & river access! Addtl. Acreage avail. $98,000 Property 57: Lot 85B, 4 acres in Canyon Oaks Unit 4. Water & elec available. Great views & river access! $49,000 PENDING
ACREAGE NEWProperty 16: 36 acres in Spring Country Ranch. Wooded w/deep draws & dry creek. ~1 mile from spring fed pond/park area. $101,920 NEWProperty 17: 33 acres in Spring Country Ranch. 4x4 required. Borders large ranch to the south. No utilities! $84,125 Property 07: 15 acres in Concan w/Hwy. 127 frontage. Small hunter’s cabin. No utilities but elec. is close. $103,569 PENDING Property 10: 31.05 acres. Just off Hwy. 41 in far NW Real County. Fairview Ranch. Neat little hunting place! $99,360 Property 12: 5+ ac north of Leakey w/2400 sq. ft. metal bldg. Hwy. frontage. Some elevation for great views. Ag. Exempt. $179,000 REDUCED Property 15: 82+ ac w/deep soil, big live oaks, native grasses & minimal cedar. Water & elec. High fenced $230,000 REDUCED Property 25 : RR336 north of Leakey. 17+ acs. West prong of the Frio River on eastern boundary. Owner/Agent $222,000 Property 29 : 170 acs. +/- WILL DIVIDE Hwy. 337W frontage. Views for miles! $3900 per acre REDUCED Property 38: 24+/- ac hunting tract at the back of Rancho Real. Borders large ranch. Very gamey... pics on website! $69,890 REDUCED Property 40: 17.6 acres w/Frio frontage! Close to Leakey. Several building sites. Electricity nearby. $230,000 Property 41: Nice 52 acre place with a spacious 2BD/2BA home located halfway between Uvalde & Camp Wood. $275,000 REDUCED NEWProperty 44: Secluded 15 ac. in Spring Country Ranch. 4x4 required & no utilities. Rough it here! Access to spring fed pond. $47,280 Property 46: Between Leakey & Camp Wood is 28+ ac. ready for hunting, camping and enjoying the views! Elec close. $90,000 REDUCED Property 49: 9+ ac. 3 miles north or Leakey. Ag. valuation, water/elec. available, fenced 2 sides. Views & oak trees! $117,000 Property 51: 37.23 acres. w/Hwy. 41 frontage. Fairview Ranch. Water well & electricity. Addtl. acreage available. $137,751
COMMERCIAL Property 3-6: 1+ ac. Commercial lots Concan. Frontage on US HWY 83. All utilities available. MAKE OFFER!!! $139,000-$149,000 Property 28: 545 N. US Hwy. 83 is nearly a half acre with great visibility & road frntg 3 sides. 1800sf bldg. w/commercial kitchen. $295,000 Property 36: Riverstone Vacation Cabins! 13.9 acres w/500’ of Frio river frontage. 5 cabins + main home. $775,000 REDUCED
UPDATED 12/11/2017
Call us to list today, WE GET RESULTS!!
Call us to list today, WE GET RESULTS!
VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION, NEW LISTINGS, PICTURES AND PLATS Give us a call to list YOUR property….. We get results! WWW.FRIOCANYONREALESTATE.COM
A Season for Family: McFadin Cousins Meet
talking river psychotherapy multisystems intervention rachel goodman yates, ph.d., l.m.f.t. psychotherapist advocate
by Judy Burleson
The Christmas season is a family season. As many prepare to celebrate the birth of the Christ Child and its importance, it is also a time for families to strengthen relationships and connect with each other. So it was for cousins in the McFadin family tree on Wednesday, December 13 when descendants of Joe Oliver and Mary Ida McFadin, John Grehagan and Annie McFadin, and Bill and Mamie McFadin Haby met for the first time with cousins descended from Nick and Minnie (Hicks)
McFadin at Jack’s Restaurant in Uvalde. Damon McFadin from San Antonio and Angela McFadin from South Carolina and Hondo are descendants from Nick McFadin [1881-1952] who operated a meat market in Uvalde. The brother and sister met Billie Jean Davis, Archie and Sarabeth McFadin and their daughters Kathy Phillips and Jill Foster, John and Jessie McFadin and granddaughter Zanna, Jane Danner Van Hoozer and Judy McFadin Burleson.
All are descendants from Nathan Arnett McFadin, Sr. who served in the Republic of Texas Army as a private at the Battle of San Jacinto. Both Caddel-Smith and Alamo Missions Chapters of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas were represented both in person and in spirit. In the spirit of the season, the McFadin’s wish their friends and neighbors a very Merry Christmas and that the love of Christ will bless and strengthen all.
The Real County Republican Party Annual Fourth Quarter Meeting and Christmas Party
Congressional District 21 Candidates (L-R): Ryan Krause, Al Poteet, Chip Roy, Susan Narvaiz, Representative Jason Isaac and Matt McCall. Not pictured because of an early departure is Eric Burkhart who also spoke
The Real County Republican Party held their annual fourth quarter meeting and Christmas party December 14th at the Leakey Nutrition Center. The event was very well attended by the community and included seven of the eighteen candidates running for Congressional District 21 being vacated by Representative
Lamar Smith. Real County GOP Chairman Jack DuBose swore in Christina Johnson, local veterinarian, as our new Precinct 2 Chairman. Many of our local Real County candidates attended including: Sheriff Nathan Johnson (running for reelection)
the “hoffice” at 60 chidress lane p.o.b. 1251 leakey, texas 78873
830-232-4343
cell 830-591-3625
fax 775-923-7353
talkingriver@hctc.net
Water Well Drilling • Solar Pump Systems • Complete Water Systems
WILSON WELL SERVICE Duane Wilson P.O. Box 1272, Leakey, Texas 78873 Lic.#54947WLPK Office 830.232.6747 Cell 830.486.6768 Home 830.232.6682
Christina Johnson being sworn in for Precinct 2 Chair by Real County GOP Chairman Jack DuBose
County Judge Candidates: Gary Overbay, Bella Rubio, and J.D. Martinez Precinct 2 Commissioner Candidate, Shawn Gray Constable Kevin Chisum (running for re-election) Precinct 4 Commissioner Candidate,
Charles Hunger Because the seven congressional candidates had traveled quite a distance to participate and may not be able to return to our area, they were given an opportunity to address the group. A candidate forum will be scheduled soon, inviting all candidates on the ballot.
Page 10 Hill Country Herald
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
O B I T U A R I E S Annie Mae Arbates Evers
Annie Mae Arbates Evers, 97, formally of Lithia, Florida, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2017, in the loving care of the Uvalde Healthcare Nursing Home in Uvalde, Texas. Annie had been a resident of Leakey, Texas, since 2003. She was born in Florence, Alabama, to Augustus Constantine and Bessie (Rollins) Arbates. Annie was an only child. She was preceded in death by her parents, Augustus and Bessie Arbates and her husband, Glenn Clarence Evers. Survivors include one son, Gus (Patricia) Evers, eight grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren. Pending funeral arrangements at Hopewell Funeral Home in Plant City, Florida.
Morrison Carpenter
(January 21, 1938 - December 12, 2017) Morrison Carpenter, age 79, of Rocksprings, Texas passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at his home. He was born in Ozona, Texas on January 21, 1938, to William Carpenter and Elanor Rauhut Carpenter. Morrison lived a life that embodied hard work, honest dealings and a love of ranching, horses and livestock, a true shepherd. He was a generous man who gave freely of his time and resources and was an asset to his community. He was respected by all who knew him. He was a soft spoken man of few words with a dry wit. He was respectful of women, indulgent of children and could look any man square in the eye. Cut from a rare cloth, he will be missed. Those left to honor and cherish his memory are his wife, Susan Carpenter, Rocksprings, TX; sons, Joe Bill Carpenter and spouse Laura, Rocksprings, TX and John Clay Carpenter and spouse Cassidy, Odonnell, TX; grandsons, Joe Kidd Carpenter, Colt Carpenter, and Luke Carpenter; brothers and sister, Lindell Blackburn, Boerne, TX, Allen Carpenter and spouse Linda, San Angelo, TX, and Logan Carpenter, Buffalo Gap, TX; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Elanor Carpenter. Pallbearers included Logan Carpenter, Allen Carpenter, Joe Bill Carpenter, John Clay Carpenter, Wayne Shaw, Arturo Alanzo, and Tony Colca. A Graveside service was held 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 18, 2017, at West Prong Cemetery, Medina, Texas. Officiate, Souli Shanklin. Memorials donations may be made to Cal Farley Home for Boys or The Salvation Army. 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.
A Child’s Grief
by Tracy Renee Lee
This past week I had the opportunity to discuss a case involving a young woman who lost her mother when she was only eight years old. This young woman is presently 20 years old and has three younger sisters. Their dear mother died shortly after bearing her fourth daughter. Their father, thinking that his young daughters needed a mother in the house, quickly sought and married another of his choosing. This new mother, however, was inexperienced and did not understand the needs of these sweet children. She thought it best that all pictures of their departed mother be removed from the walls of their home, and that future conversations exclude her name. Additionally, she requested that her husband’s name be removed from the double marker placed upon his deceased wife’s grave. Sadness fills my heart for the pain this family has suffered. Losing one’s mother as a child
is the ultimate loss. It inflicts a mountain of psychological pain. Trying to replace a deceased mother within the eyes and hearts of her young children is a fool’s errand. It helps neither the children nor your future standing with them. Removing her picture and any other evidence of her existence only builds confusion, resentment, and discontent within your home. A grief facilitator’s job is not to replace a lost loved one, it is to assist the survivor in recovery. The love we have for our kindred dead never dies, in its abrupt suspension, the living redirect their souls to blanket the pain. These four little girls hadn’t any experience from which to draw to help them recover from their tragic loss. They relied upon their father, who in turn, relied upon his new inexperienced wife. In my own family, I have a sister who was originally born as my cousin. As she entered her
Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room The author of this story is unknown and has been told by many people throughout the years. The gentleman to whom I’m going to introduce was not a scrooge, but a kind, decent man and generous to his family and upright in his dealings with other people. He just could not understand how or why Jesus came to earth to save us from our sin. It just did not make sense and he was too honest to pretend otherwise. “I’m truly sorry to distress you,” he told his wife, “but I’m not going with you to church this Christmas Eve.” He went on to say, he would feel like a hypocrite and this year he would much rather stay home. He would just read and wait up for them until they returned. And so, he stayed as the rest of his family went to the midnight service. Shortly after the family drove away, snow began to fall. He went to the window and watched as the flurries were becoming heavier and then went back to his chair in front of the fire to finish reading his newspaper. A short while later he was startled by a thudding sound...then another, and then another. His first thought was that it sounded like someone throwing snowballs against his living room picture window. As
St. Raymond Catholic Church 2nd and Mountain St. P O Box 989 Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.5852 Mass: 5:30pm Saturday 6:00 pm 1st and 3rd Wednesdays Parish Priest Fr. Adrian Adamik Rectory: 830.683.2165 St. Mary Catholic Church Hwy 187 Vanderpool, TX Mass: 9:00am Sunday Contact:830.966.6268 St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church Camp Wood, TX Mass: 11:30am Sunday Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church 401 N Hwy 377 P O Box 877 Rocksprings, TX 78880 830.683.2165 Mass: 9:00am Sunday Reál County Church 121 Oak Hill Ste. 4 Leakey, Texas Sunday School: 10:00am Worship: 11:00am Evening Worship: 6:00pm
he opened the front door to investigate, he found several birds huddled miserably in the snow. They’d been caught in the storm and in a desperate search for shelter, did not realize the glass barrier keeping them entering into the safety of his home. Well, he could not just let the poor creatures freeze, so he had an idea that the barn which housed his children’s pony would be a provide a perfect place from the storm if he could only figure out how to direct them into it. Throwing on his coat and rubber boots, he headed out into the deepening snow to the barn. He opened the doors wide and turned on the light, but the birds did not move. Figuring that food would entice them to come in, he hurried back to the house, grabbed some bread, and started making a trail of crumbs to the lighted stable. But to his dismay, the birds paid no attention and continued to flap around helplessly in the snow. Trying to catch became comical as they were too fast and then his attempt to herd them by waving his arms only made things worse as they scattered in every direction except where he wanted them to go. Suddenly, he realized they were simply overwhelmed with fear. I’m sure I seem like a dangerous and terrifying
Come and Worship With Us
Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00pm Preacher: Charlie Gant 830.232.4230 Frio Canyon Baptist Church Pastor Michael Howard Hwy 83 South Leakey, TX (830) 232-5883 Sunday School: 9:45am Worship Service: 11:00am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wed. Prayer: 6:30pm First Baptist Church P O Box 56 Hwy 83N Leakey, TX Pastor: Mark Spaniel Bible Study: 10:00am Worship: 11:00am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wednesday Prayer: 7:00pm Mon-Fri Daily Prayer 11:00am 830.232.5344 Living Waters Church Hwy 1050 Utopia, TX 830.966.2426 Sunday School: 9:30 am Worship: 10:30 am Wednesday: 7:00pm Youth Alive: Saturday 7:00pm
Youth Pastor James Jones Pastor Dr. Robert Richarz Church in the Valley Hwy 83 Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.6090 Pastor Ray Miller Sunday School: 9:45am Worship: 10:45am Childrens Church 11 Evening: 6:00pm Wed. Service 6:30 Fellowship (2nd & 4th) 7:00pm Spanish Service Sat. 6:00pm
New Fellowship Church Hwy 337 & Camino Alto Leakey, TX 830.232.4287 Sunday School: 9:45am Pastor: Greg Mutchler Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m. Evening 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service and Youth 6:30 p.m. Leakey Church of Christ One Block N of Courthouse Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.6933 Sunday School: 10:00am Come and Worship: 10:45am Evening: 6:00pm Wednesday: 7:00pm
Concan Church of Christ Hwy 83 Concan 830.232.4058 Ministers: Paul Goodnight and Ray Melton Sunday School: 10:00am Com and Worship: 11:00am Evening: 6:00pm Wednesday: 7:00pm Concan Baptist Mission Hwy 83 Concan, TX Worship: 9:30am Sunday School: 10:30am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wednesday Bible Study: 6:00pm Pastor Willis Adair Cowboy Church in the Nueces River Canyon HWY 55 N @ Angel Wings Cafe’ PO Box 158 Barksdale, TX 78828 (830) 234-3180 or 2345170 5th Sunday 6:30 pm and Every Tuesday @ 6:30 pm United Methodist Church P O Box 417
second year of life, her mother died. My uncle and my father consulted with their mother and it was decided that my dear little cousin would come to live with our family. In our home, she would have siblings who loved her, a mother and father who wanted the very best for her, and a grandmother who would oversee every detail to protect her best interests in life. The facts of my sister’s life were never kept from her. Neither were the love and support she needed to grow up in a home filled with opportunity. My uncle was welcome to visit, and my sister always had photos and access to all information regarding her birth parents. As an adult, my sister attends family reunions from her mother’s lineage as well as the lineage we share. I love my little sister and am thankful that she is a member of my immediate family. I cannot imagine that our parents would have kept her
mother’s portraits or anything else from her. That, my dear friends, is the gift of experience. My young parents, as well as my young uncle, consulted with their parents who understood the pain and recovery process associated with death. A workable plan was formulated and nearly 50 years later, my sister thrives because of it. The value of experience should never be underrated, especially when grief affects children. Children may not have previous loss experiences to assist their grief recovery. In such cases, it is incumbent upon adults to make sound efforts, as well as, wise and informed decisions on their behalf. My name is Tracy Renee Lee. I am the owner and Managing Funeral Director of Queen City Funeral Home in Queen City, Texas.
by William F. Holland Jr., DD., C.ED.D. Minister/Chaplain
giant he thought, if only I could think of a way could ever save anyone is when they completely to let them know they can trust me. If I could trust Him. Christ had to somehow prove His just convince them that I’m not going to hurt love and the cross became that way. At that them and sincerely want to help them. But how? moment, the man humbly sank to his knees in Whenever I move they go into a panic and seem the snow. to be confused and suspiciously determined to This year, even in the hustle and bustle of shopnot let their guard down. Then it dawned on ping and parties, let us rejoice in the real reason him, if only he could become a bird, he could for the season. From my family to yours, may mingle with them and speak their language. Christ be the center of your holiday and have a Then hopefully they could come to know me very Merry Christmas! and learn there is no need to fear. I could show Dr. Holland is a Christian author, outreach them the way to a safe and warm barn. But I minister and community chaplain. Learn more at would have to be one of them so they could see, billyhollandministries.com hear and understand. At that moment the church bells began to ring through the crisp stillness and as he stood there listening to the The Following melody of “O come all ye Donations have been made faithful” he thought about to the Frio Canyon EMS: how most people, (including himself) are generally In Loving Memory of: Robert Sauers afraid of God and have a Given by: Paul & Kathy Whitney difficult time with faith. Hmmm... so this is why Christ came to earth… to become like us. The man realized the only way Jesus
419 N. Market Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.6266 Pastor: Rev. Walter Prescher Adult Sunday School: 9:30 am Worship: 11:00 am Children’s Church: 11:10 am Wednesday: 5:30 pm, Youth Group, Grades 7-12 Mt. Home Divide Chapel Hwy. 41 (near YO gate) 121 Divide School Rd. 640-3307 2nd Sun: 2:30 p.m. Wed.: 11a.m. Bible Study Reagan Wells Baptist Church 8415 Ranch Road 1051 830-232-5504 Pastor: Mark Moore Sunday School: 9:45 am Sunday Services: 10:50 am & 6:00 pm Wednesday Service: 7:00 pm Sabinal Church of Christ Sunday school 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m & 6.p.m. Wednesday 6 p.m. Minister David Sprott 830-988-2081
LAGUNA MONUMENT CO. 4139 Hwy. 90 East Uvalde, Texas 78801
Billy Welch Office 830-278-5261 Cell 830-591-6367
www.lagunamonument.com
“Let Us Help You Select An Appropriate Memorial”
NELSON FUNERAL HOMES We offer funeral services, traditional and non-traditional, cremations, prearrangements and monuments Camp Wood 310 S. Nueces St. Camp Wood, Texas (830) 597-5135
Family Owned and Operated Since 1974
Leakey 103 Market St. Leakey, Texas 78833 (830) 232-6667
Rocksprings 301 S. Live Oak St. Rocksprings, Texas 78880 (830) 683-6233
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Hill Country Herald Page 11
Quanah Parker Quanah Parker was a major figure both in Comanche resistance to settlement and in the tribe’s adjustment to reservation life. Nomadic hunter of the Llano Estacado, leader of the Quahada assault on Adobe Walls in 1874, cattle rancher, entrepreneur, and friend of American presidents, Quanah Parker was truly a man of two worlds. By the 1860s the Quahadas (“Antelopes”) were known as the most aloof and warlike of the various Comanche bands. Among them Quanah became an accomplished horseman and gradually proved himself to be an able leader. These qualities were increasingly in demand when the Quahadas became fugitives on the Staked Plains. For the next seven years Parker’s Quahadas held the Texas plains virtually uncontested. Attempts by the Fourth United States Cavalry under Col. Ranald S. Mackenzie to subdue the Indians in 1871 and 1872 failed. However, as buffalo hunters poured onto the plains and decimated the Indians’ chief source of subsistence, Parker and his followers were forced to take decisive action. The Quahadas formed a multitribal alliance dedicated to expelling the hunters from the plains, but were eventually defeated. Under relentless pressure from the army and suffering from hunger, the Quahadas surrendered their independence. The Quahadas moved to the KiowaComanche reservation in southwestern Oklahoma, where Parker provided his people with forceful, yet pragmatic, leadership. As chief, Quanah Parker
EAGLE AUTOMOTIVE Gas & Diesel All Makes and Models
(830) 232-4961 Cell 210-860-6212
worked to promote self-sufficiency and self-reliance. In general, Parker was an assimilationist, an advocate of cooperation with whites and, in many cases, of cultural transformation. He often did business with white investors and ranchers. Through shrewd investments, including some stock in the Quanah, Acme and Pacific Railway, Parker became a very wealthy man, perhaps the wealthiest Indian in America at that time. Though he sought to embrace white culture, he did not completely repudiate his past or endeavor to force his followers to abandon their traditions altogether. Despite his artful efforts to protect his people and their land base, by 1901
the movement to strip the Comanches of their lands had grown too powerful. The federal government voted to break up the Kiowa-Comanche reservation into individual holdings and open it to settlement by outsiders. For the remaining years of his life Parker operated his profitable ranch, continued to seek ties with whites, and maintained his position as the most influential person among the now-dispersed Comanches. As the last chief of the Quahada Comanche Indians, he is considered one of the greatest chiefs in U.S. history for his bravery and leadership in times of difficulty.
MIKE SEWELL
ASE MASTER MECHANIC TIRES,TRACTOR Experienced tire repair * TRAILER TIRES AND ATV TIRES Flats fixed NEXT DAY SERVICE
252 E. Second Street LEAKEY, TX 78873
PARKVIEW GENERAL STORE Located at
PARKVIEW RIVERSIDE RV PARK 2561 County Road 350 Concan, Texas 78838 (ACROSS RIVER FROM GARNER)
• Propane - bottles & RV’s filled 365 days a year • Full service convenience store • Open year ‘round • Large event facility • Tables & chairs for rent • Full line of river gear • Tube Rentals • Firewood, ice, groceries, sundries 830-232-4006 or visit our website @ www.ParkviewRiversideRV.com
Hurd on the Hill: Providing the Gold Standard 2017 was about serving Texas families In order to cut through the divisive political noise and be an effective Representative, my philosophy has been real simple: agree when you agree and disagree when you disagree. This is what I have been doing for the past three years as your Representative, while working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to find solutions to better the lives of the hardworking families in the 23rd District of Texas. For example, last week my smart government IT reform bill, the Modernizing Government Technology (MGT) Act, was signed into law as part of our defense funding bill, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This was a two-year effort to address the crazy fact that the federal government spends $90 billion on purchasing hardware and software and 80% of that money is spent on maintaining old and outdated systems. This initiative was completely bipartisan and marks my twelfth piece of legislation to be signed into law under both a Republican and a Democratic president. The most gratifying part of my job is helping constituents who are struggling to get answers or well-deserved benefits from a federal bureaucracy. In total, we helped over 450 individuals get the help they needed in the last year. From San Antonio to El Paso and everywhere in between,
we are ready to fight for folks who need to be fought for. Here are a few memorable stories of how we’ve helped Texas families in 2017: The 45,000 veterans that live in TX23 deserve nothing less than quality care and benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Unfortunately, this is not always the case. In Natalia, a constituent needed assistance getting the VA to pay for ambulance bills and medical emergencies from 2015. So much time had passed fighting with the VA that the constituent began receiving threat notices from the ambulance company to refer him to collections. During the course of working with the VA, we discovered a clerical coding error at the VA was causing all the delays. Once fixed, we were able to secure back-pay for over a decade and sort out the payment to the ambulance company. Additionally, a Hondo woman’s husband passed away from complications due to exposure to Agent Orange during his service in Vietnam. He was the sole provider and she was faced with losing her family home. After working with her and the County Service Representative for months, we were able to help get the VA to recognize her husband’s death as connected to his military service, secure her survivor’s benefits backdated to his date of death, and she has been
able to remain in her home. After years of fighting the VA, a San Antonio constituent finally received notice that his appeal with the Board of Veterans Affairs had been decided in his favor, granting him 100% of his back-pay going all the way back to the 1950s. Unfortunately, the constituent had difficulty collecting the back-pay from the VA and began experiencing medical problems, to make matters worse. My team and I intervened, and got his back-pay released and deposited to his bank account in a timely manner. Hardworking folks have trouble battling the federal bureaucracy elsewhere besides just the VA. In Atascosa, my team had been working with a constituent since September 2016 to assist her in obtaining benefits that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) owed her. Her application was approved in January 2017, but she had still not received the payments. After two months of back and forth with OPM, my staff discovered that OPM had recorded incorrect direct-deposit information. In addition, a constituent in Kendall County had been approved for a knee replacement surgery in November 2016 but had been waiting more than seven months for the Department of Labor (DOL) to schedule an appointment. In the mean-
time, he was unable to return to the full line of duty at work due to his injured knee. After my office got involved, the constituent received his surgery date six days later. I received the following email from him after: “After 7 months of waiting for a doctor’s appointment, your letter has prompted the Department of Labor into action. I just received a phone call from a supervisor with the Department of Labor and they have finally set a doctor’s appointment. I just wanted to express my thanks for all your help in this matter. I know that it may be part of your regular duties but your office’s inquiry in this matter has helped speed up a grueling process for me. Being in pain for 7 months while waiting for someone else to make a doctor’s appointment has been extremely stressful for me and my family.” 2017 was about serving Texas families. If you or someone you know needs help with a federal agency, please don’t hesitate to reach out to my office. Additionally, to receive the latest updates on my work for you, I encourage you to subscribe to my e-newsletter at hurd.house.gov, and follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat at my social media handle @HurdontheHill.
Page 12 Hill Country Herald
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
PIONEER REAL ESTATE
Shirley Shandley, Broker 698 Highway 83 South * Office 830-232-6422
Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year from Pioneer Real Estate · #19 – New Listing! FRIO RIVERFRONT HOME 2 BD/2.5 BA with Rock Fireplace near Garner State Park, carport, workshop, fencing, garden & fruit trees. Many Xtras included $499,500 · #18 – New Listing! 9.85 AC Remote, 4 wheel drive only access, metal cabin, rain harvest water system, solar electric, wood burning heater, blinds & feeders $58,000 · #14 – New Listing! 9.31 AC Spring fed creek, remote & private, 3/2 house w/screened porch & FP, well, electricity, workshop, fruit trees $185,000 · #16 – New Listing! 90.87 AC West of Leakey off RR 337, nice cabin, water well, electricity, septic, 2 RV hookups, metal storage building, hunt Sika, Axis, Whitetail Deer $505,000 · #7 – New Listing! 31.79 AC West of Leakey off scenic RR 337, cabin, generator, 3 blinds, 3 feeders, hunt Whitetail & Axis Deer $85,000 · #5 – Rustic Hillside Cabin, power, water & septic on 5 AC, long views from large covered deck, fronts county maintained road, minutes to Leakey & Frio River $119,000 · #13 – Twin Forks – 3/2 Home, covered patio, carport, access 2 Frio River parks, gated community $125,000 · #2 – 1.9 AC close to Leakey, fenced, small building with bath & living area, workshop, beautiful view of mountains $82,900 · #8 – 3 BD/2 BA Home on 1.97 AC, large game room, barn & storage bldg., fenced backyard, fronts RR 1120 $279,000 · #15 – Frio River Access at private park – Pretty 1.68 Ac lot, water & electric available, views, RV storage, short walk to river $95,000 · #9 – 370.79 AC Real Co. Ideal hunting property, Rock House w/fireplace, well w/50,000 gal. storage tank, barns, pens, Co. Rd. access, Sika, Fallow, Axis, Elk, Black Buck Antelope $2656 Per AC · #12 – Frio Riverfront – 3 BD/2 BA Home perfect for entertaining on 1.81 AC, large deck shaded by huge oaks, both sides Frio River + adjoins 20 AC private river park $389,000 · #32 – 27.22 AC+/- off Hwy 41 with plenty of cover & numerous oaks, lots of wildlife in area, electricity close $82,000 · #33 – 3 BD/2 BA/2 Car Garage, Exceptionally Neat & well maintained home on 1.3 AC, high ceilings, fenced, workshop, landscaped, minutes to Frio River and Leakey $215,000 · #30 – Nueces River Access 4.56 AC water & electric avail., septic installed. Building site w/view of hills, gated community $84,000 · #11 – 429.14 AC Edwards Co. private & secluded with space for hunting, hiking & other recreational activities. Free roaming wildlife, nice elevation changes & covered in native vegetation $579,336 · #29 – 3.58 AC N. of Leakey, fronts Hwy 83, water & electric available, sweeping view of hills $75,000 · #6 – 55.38 AC Hunting Ranch NW Real Co. easy access from I-10, fronts Hwy 41, Cabin w/electricity $185,523 · #37 – 6.14 AC, Waterfront furnished cabin, all utilities + well house/utility room w/washer/dryer, freezer, refrigerator, Kawasaki Mule, paddle boat $219,000 · #4 – 5.74 AC off scenic RR 337, several bldg. sites, fencing, low taxes, sensible restrictions, great views $48,000 · #36 – 9.3 AC Homesite in gated community West of Leakey, water, electric, beautiful views, possible owner terms $108,600 · #26 – 1.87 AC Private Frio River Park Access – RiverTree, gated community, water/electric available (Owner/Assoc. Broker) $75,000 · #44 – 5.601 AC Sabinal Riverfront, huge Cypress Trees, beautiful view of river, gated community (Owner/Agent) $215,000 · #45 - Sabinal Riverfront Lot, Hwy 187 front, Utopia, joins #46 (Owner/Agent) $75,000 · #46 – Fronts Sabinal River & Hwy 187 just outside Utopia, metal 2 car storage bldg., joins #45 (Owner/Agent) $85,000 · #1 – 6.57 AC fronts Wilson Creek, water well, electric, septic, caliche pad, 30 amp RV hook-up, spectacular hilltop views! $139,000 · #31 – 7 AC Hillside views, 3/2 Home overlooking spring-fed lake which is part of 50 AC park for Roaring Springs $199,000 · #57 – 1.07 AC Concan adjacent & access to community clubhouse/swim pool, water system, underground utilities, paved street, build on to rent. OWNER TERMS $5000 down, 7%, 10 yr, $464.44 per month (Owner/Broker) $45,000 · #3 – 5.07 AC+/- Concan, Uvalde Co., remote homesite, heavily treed, 1.4 miles off Hwy 127 $29,000 PENDING
For more info – photos, plats, more listings, go to www.hillcountryrealestate.net
editor@hillcountryherald.net
830-232-6294
GRANNY’S KITCHEN BACK TO BASICS....
A CLASSIC CHRISTMAS DINNER
One more week till Santa comes and family gathers. This week we have a classic Christmas Country Dinner Menu. Pick and choose and make some memories! Happy Holidays to you and yours from the Hill Country Herald!
Cider-Brined Pork Roast with Onions and Apples An apple cider brine keeps this roasted pork moist and full of flavor. Brine: 5 c. apple cider, 1/3 c. Kosher salt, 1 tsp. Kosher salt, 1/3 c. packed dark-brown sugar, 2 large fresh bay leaves, 1 whole fresh bay leaf, 5 whole cloves 1⁄2 tsp. whole black peppercorns Loin: 1 center-cut boneless pork loin roast 2 clove garlic 2 sprig fresh rosemary 1⁄2 tsp. Freshly ground pepper 4 Gala apples 3 medium yellow onions 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups cider, 1/3 cup salt, brown sugar, torn bay leaves, cloves, and peppercorns to a boil. Remove from heat, stir in 2 cups each water and cider; cool to room temperature. Place pork loin in a 2-gallon resealable plastic bag and pour in cooled cider solution. Allow meat to brine, refrigerated, for at least 8 hours or up to 1 day. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Finely chop garlic, 1 sprig rosemary, and remaining bay leaf. Add remaining salt and ground pepper; mash into a paste with the flat side of a knife. Remove pork loin from brine (discard liquid), pat dry, and rub with garlic-herb mixture. Place in large roasting pan and scatter apples and onions around it. Break remaining rosemary sprig into 4 pieces; scatter atop apples and onions. Transfer pan to oven and roast meat until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F, about 1 hour, 15 minutes. Transfer pork loin to serving platter with all but 4 pieces each apple and onion. Allow meat to rest 15 minutes before slicing. Meanwhile, place roasting pan with drippings and reserved apples and onions on stovetop over medium heat and add remaining 1 cup cider plus 1 cup water. Cook, scraping browned bits from bottom of pan, until liquid is hot, about 2 minutes. Strain mixture into bowl, pressing liquid from solids; set aside. Return roasting pan to stovetop and melt butter over mediumhigh heat. Sprinkle in flour and whisk until golden brown. Whisk in reserved cider mixture and continue to whisk until gravy is smooth. Serve hot alongside sliced pork, apples, and onions.
Roasted Winter Squash Soup
8 lb. butternut squash 2 large onions 6 clove garlic 3 tbsp. curry powder 1 tsp. salt 3⁄4 tsp. Freshly ground pepper 6 tbsp. vegetable oil 8 c. low-sodium vegetable broth sour cream Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, toss butternut squash, onions, garlic, curry powder, salt, and pepper with vegetable oil to coat. Divide between 2 baking pans and roast until browned, 45 minutes. Using a blender, puree batches of roasted vegetables with vegetable broth. Transfer to a large pot and heat. Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream.
by Elaine Padgett Carnegie
Braised Greens
6 slices bacon, sliced 1 sweet onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, chopped 1/2 to 1 tsp. crushed red pepper 2 bunches turnip, mustard, or collared greens, thick stems discarded and leaves chopped 8 c. chicken stock Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Cook bacon in a large pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until just beginning to brown, 8 to 10 minutes; transfer with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate. Add onion, garlic, and red pepper to pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Add greens, a handful at a time, stirring each addition just until wilted. Add stock and cooked bacon; bring to a simmer. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until very tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Mini Bread Puddings
Topped with whipped cream and crushed peppermints, these single-serving bread puddings make perfect desserts for a buffet-style holiday party. 12 slice White bread 1 1/3 c. semisweet chocolate chips 10 large eggs 1 c. sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1⁄4 tsp. salt 11⁄2 c. whole milk 11⁄2 c. heavy cream whipped cream (optional) Crushed peppermints (optional) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Toast bread on 2 baking sheets until slices are dry but not brown, about 15 minutes, flipping after 7 minutes. Cool completely on sheet. Meanwhile, line 20 cups in 2 standard-size muffin tins with paper liners. Cut cooled toast into 1/2-inch cubes and divide, along with chocolate chips, among muffin cups. Gently shake tins to distribute chips evenly; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until sugar is dissolved. Add milk and heavy cream and continue whisking until smooth. Pour custard evenly over bread cubes and chocolate chips in muffin cups. Let stand until bread absorbs custard, about 20 minutes. Place muffin tins on pans with 1-inch sides. Pour water into pans, creating a bath around muffin tins. Bake until custard sets, and tops are golden, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool in muffin tins on a wire rack. Serve with whipped cream and crushed peppermints, if desired.
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Hill Country Herald Page 13
Texas-Route for Proposed Texas Bullet
Train Taking Shape. Officials announced a major new development Friday in the plan for high-speed rail in Texas. The path for the proposed Dallas-to-Houston bullet train appears to be taking shape. A federal study suggests the utility route, which follows transmission lines, would be the best for the rail line. Federal authorities have 60 days to hear from the public before making a final decision on the path. Construction should start in late 2018 or in early 2019, with service scheduled to start by 2023. Once it is running, the train would transport passengers from Dallas to Houston in about 90 minutes.
By Elaine Padgett Carnegie
Alabama Republican Roy
Canadian-billionaire and
philanthropist Barry Sherman and his wife were found dead at their luxury mansion in an upscale neighborhood north of Toronto just before noon on Friday. Police said they were investigating their deaths as suspicious. Ontario health minister Eric Hoskins identified Barry and Honey Sherman as the two-discovered dead. Hopkinson said the investigation was in its early stages and authorities “are inside investigating and taking apart the scene.” “The circumstances of their death appear suspicious and we are treating it that way,” Hopkinson said at a news conference held outside the couple’s home.
in the South, sources say. At least $7m (£5.25m) in digital money was stolen in the hacks - although the money is now said to have ballooned in value to $82.7m. The thieves also stole the personal information of some 30,000 people. They were trading the virtual currencies Bitcoin and Ethereum on the Bithumb cryptocurrency exchange. Based on recent trading volumes, Bithumb is South Korea’s biggest and one of the five largest in the world. Analysts say North Korean hackers may have targeted crypto-currencies in order to evade the financial sanctions
Uber-Fresh details of Uber Technologies
Inc.’s alleged surveillance tactics — by humans and electronic means — and in particular its scraping of competitors’ information from the internet were revealed in a court filing. Prosecutors involved in a criminal investigation of Uber learned of the tactics from a former manager of the company’s global intelligence unit who had documented them in a letter to an in-house lawyer at the ride-sharing firm. While the legality of the practices detailed in the letter may vary among countries, the allegation that Uber was using them widely won’t help its expansion into international markets. The company is already paying a price for its practices in London, where the company was banned from operating due to safety and regulatory concerns. It’s still operating in the city until an appeal of the decision is heard next year.
North Korea-hacked crypto-currency
Trump? Add Donald Trump as an interest to stay up to date on the latest Donald Trump news, video, and analysis from ABC News. ABC News’ Jonathan Karl asked the president on Friday morning if he’d consider a pardon for Flynn. Trump left the door open, and said “we’ll see what happens.” “I don’t want to talk about pardons for Michael Flynn yet. Let’s see. I can say this, when you look at what’s gone on with the FBI and with the justice department, people are very, very angry.”
imposed as punishment for the North’s development of nuclear weapons.
Romania- King Michael: Romania bids
farewell to former monarch. A state funeral was held for King Michael, who helped end fascist rule during World War II. More than 20,000 Romanians lined the streets of Bucharest to pay their respects. Attended also by Queen Anne-Marie of Greece, Charles Prince of Wales and former Queen of Spain.
Flynn- President Trump is not ruling
out a pardon for his disgraced former National Security Adviser and retired general Michael Flynn. Interested in Donald
Moore on Friday told supporters that the “battle is not over” in Alabama’s Senate race even though President Donald Trump and others have called on him to concede. Moore sent a fundraising email to supporters asking for contributions to his “election integrity fund’ so he could investigate reports of voter fraud. “I also wanted to let you know that this battle is
6:30 a.m. - 2 pm
WATER WELLS • CLEAN OUTS • PUMPS • TEST HOLES
“Experience Counts”
WILSON DRILLING & PUMP CO.
COMPLETE SYSTEMS INSTALLED TX LIC#2423AI TX LIC#58730W Clifton Wilson Rangler Wilson (830) 591-9633 (830) 591-4708 Cell (830) 486-7100 cwdrill2423wi@sbcglobal.net
Texas Tree Service NOT OVER!” he wrote. Democrat Doug Jones on Tuesday defeated Moore by about 20,000 votes, or 1.5 percent, according to unofficial returns. But Moore, who has been accused of sexual misconduct with teenage girls when he was in his 30s, has not yet conceded the heated Alabama race to fill the seat that previously belonged to U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Moore told supporters that the race was “close” and some military and provisional ballots had yet to be counted. Those are expected to be counted next week.
Washington. - A southbound Amtrak
train plunged off a bridge onto Interstate 5 south of Tacoma Monday morning, killing an unknown number of people and injuring others.”We have fatalities and casualties,” said Detective Ed Troyer of the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department. “This is a regional mass casualty response.”He could not provide a number of dead and injured, but said all the dead ?were ?on the train, which derailed at 7:40 a.m. Several cars and trucks were hit by train cars, Troyer said.? All southbound lanes of Interstate 5 are closed south of Joint Base LewisMcChord.
Commercial & Residential Now Serving the Leakey Area 35 Years Experience Bucket Trucks Cedar Mulcher Stump Grinder Senior Discount Prompt Free Estimates
txtree@ktc.com
830-896-7080
Licensed and Insured for Your Protection
LEAKEY AUTO SUPPLY Vehicle Lockout JIM AND TAMMIE ALBARADO
Owners
YOU’LL FIND IT AT CARQUEST
AND WRECKER SERVICE Hwy. 83 N. & 1st Street
Leakey, Texas 78873 Ph. (830) 232-6656 Res. (830) 232-6983 Cell (830) 374-7866
AUTOCAD DESIGN AND DRAFTING SERVICE
ARCHITECTURAL PLANS AND ELEVATIONS - FOUNDATIONS STRUCTURAL STEEL - METAL BUILDINGS - CIVIL/SURVEYING FULL AND HALF SIZE PRINTING AVAILABLE COMPETITIVE RATES WORK DIRECTLY FOR HOMEOWNERS OR CONTRACTORS
***AutoCad Tutoring*** Basic/Advanced - All Disciplines
ROD NODINE AUTOCAD DESIGNER 44+ YEARS EXPERIENCE
exchange rates of various crypto-currencies including Bitcoin (top L) at a crypto-currencies exchange in Seoul, South Korea on Digital currency trading is big business in South Korea. South Korea’s spy agency believes that North Korea is behind hacking attacks on a crypto-currency exchange
OFFICE/HOME P.O. BOX 111 (190 RR 2748) RIO FRIO, TEXAS 78879
Yule tools: 5 tips for dodging a holiday credit hangover All the glitz, glamour, gatherings and good tidings over the holidays can easily make you forget your disposable income has limits. Who wants to think about overspending when the jingle bells are rocking, the mistletoe is beckoning, peace and goodwill to men abound and the gifts are flowing like sweet, rich hot chocolate? Still, the gentle voice of reason must kick in if you don’t wish to grapple with Grinch-like credit issues once the holidays hit the wall of reality in January. That’s an issue faced by many; one survey found eight of 10 Americans either overspend over the holidays or deal with a spouse or partner who takes care of that on their behalf. Fear not. As long as you plan ahead, you should be able to enjoy your fair share of the season’s best offerings without experiencing buyer’s remorse once credit card statements make their appearance. Think about how these smart steps can keep your celebrations merry but manageable. 1. Think of everything. The costs of decorations, food, drinks, travel and fun events can rack up even faster than gift expenses. Remember to factor in tips, hostess gifts, greeting cards, postage and gas. The big picture may reveal you can’t throw the party of the century, hit up that holiday concert and spring for the hottest new electronics for all your nieces and nephews. 2. Divide and conquer. Right now, designate a spending limit for each giftee. Add the total, divide
it by three and set aside that amount monthly from now through December. Stash the cash in envelopes labeled with giftee names and amounts, then make like an elf and get shopping. That plan spreads out the financial wallop and wards off overspending like a magic cloak. 3. Don’t be bargain-brainwashed. Stay your course and avoid “special offers” unless they happen to fall under your spending plan. They’re not worth blowing your budget over. 4. Give thoughtfully. Shun holiday hype implying gifts must be pricey. Your handcrafted artwork, handmade snack, car detailing or night of babysitting may mean way more than a worthless store-bought gadget. 5. Manage your credit. Charging gifts is all too easy this time of year, partly because the money doesn’t seem as real when it’s exchanged via plastic. But those costs will come back to haunt you like the Spirit of Christmas Future if you get too carried away with the fun of giving. As a rule, you should avoid charging anything you can’t pay off in one charge cycle if you wish to build the favorable credit score needed to secure the best lending terms. No one needs to act like the Grinch over the holidays. By thinking ahead and spending intelligently, you can enjoy the spirit of the season and still keep your January merry and bright — without suffering a holiday credit hangover.
HOME: 830-232-4410 CELL: 979-421-0333 rrnodine@hctc.net
Page 14 Hill Country Herald
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Classified Ads
The Hill Country Herald P.O. Box 822 Leakey, TX 78873 Phone: 830-232-6294 editor@hillcountryherald.net
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS
FREE CLASSIFIEDS!! MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL TO editor@hillcountryherald.net
DEADLINE MONDAY 5:00 p.m.
EMPLOYMENT
The H.E. Butt Family Foundation seeks fulltime housekeepers for the Leakey area camp facilities. Qualified candidates will enjoy joining a team and meeting new people while working together to provide clean and comfortable rooms and common areas, be professional and courteous and are able to work with cleaning equipment and chemicals. For more information or to apply please visit http: //hebff.org/work-with-us/, or contact Shelley at sseverson@hebff.org or call 713-303-7086. These positions offer competitive compensation and benefits.
REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF DISPATCHER/JAILER. No experience is required, applicant must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent and a clear criminal history. Applications may be picked up at the Real County Sheriff’s Office from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. REAL COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER HELP WANTED
Prep Cooks, Line Cooks, Buffet Cooks, Dishwashers, Cashiers and Wait Staff
Apply in person - Mill Creek Cafe, S. Hwy 83, Leakey, Texas
Help Wanted Bullard’s Auto Body Shop 830-597-3368
Mahogony China Cabinet, curve glass, mirror backing, 48hx46wx20depth, call 830-278-8265
Bulls For Sale SimAngus/SimBrangus 18 onths+. Gentle Easy Calving. Reasonably Priced Patrick Crosby 210-826-1695 or 830-665-3267
FOR SALE King Size Bedroom Suite includes Dresser, Chest, End table, Lamp, Mattress , Foundation, and Headboard. Call 830 232-4183 or 830 7347925
WANTED: apprentice welder, or welder’s helper. Will train for various types of welding and metals, for possible certification. This is a paid learning opportunity. Skill welders are well paid and always in demand. Apply in person at TEXAROME in Leakey, or call 1 (830) 279 2944.
Work with abused children on our campuses near Kerrville or Leakey. Couples or singles. Training, certification, career ladder. Room and board. Benefits. Must be 21 years old or older. Subject to background check and drug test. Call 830-3676111 or email contact@youth-ranch.org. Hill Country Youth Ranch. EOE
FOR RENT House for rent.2bedroom,2bath 1855 North Saddle Mt rd, Leakey Tx. 950.00 month.Water and garbage paid.Please call Michele Verwold at 281-667-2567 after 6PM.
SERVICES OFFERED
FOR SALE
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: ONE (1) S175 BOBCAT SKIDSTEER (2008) 3,129 HRS $16,700.00 ONE (1) BILL JAXMANLIFT (2007) 5965.8 HRS $9,500.00 - PRICE REDUCED!! ONE (1) M57 KAESER 210 CFM PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSOR $8,900.00 Contact Russell Glass, Real Rentals LTD Office 830-232-4229
Looking for a reliable & honest RANCH HAND 5 miles south of Leakey, TX. Includes but not limited to animal handling, ranch maintenance and deliveries. Work references required. Heavy lifting possible. Driver’s license necessary. Call 830-232-6003 for Job Application.
WANTED: Office person with experience in ordering parts, such as an Auto Parts clerk. Must know how to order different parts and other items on-line. Will need to make flight, hotel, and rental car reservations on-line. Some book-keeping useful. Salary according to experience. Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred, and paid more. Apply personally at TEXAROME or call 830 279 2944. HELP WANTED. Labor work. Must have own transportation. Must be reliable, responsible, and a team player. No drugs and subject to background checks. Call (830) 232-4388 for more information.
WANTED HUNTING LEASE WANTED: Looking for a hunting/deer lease for me, my dad and 2 son’s (ages 17 and 22). We are well seasoned respectable hunters and will take care of your place as if it were our own. Please call 281-734-4706.
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
Answers page 7
3/1 House on the Leakey Springs for Rent. Large Lot, Covered Parking, Furnished house with Water ,Trash, Basic TV and WIFI.6 month lease or more , Electric Paid by tenant.Rent is $850.00 per month / $650.00 Deposit . Please call 830-232-6351 .Serious inquires only
Remodeling & Repairs Call me at 210-966-2522 for all types of home repairs in the local area. From fence building to plumbing, I do everything for the home except electrical wiring. You name it, I do it.
FULL TIME REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS 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! We Sell Service! Check out the Ridge Subdivision if you are looking for a beautiful building site in the Frio Canyon with all the amenities, such as a TCEQ approved water system, beautiful river park, paved roads, and a security gate. Prices start at $99,500 for 5 acre tracts. You’d pay that much for a 1-acre tract in Concan with all the noise and traffic. Why do that? Don’t overlook the Ridge. Call us for a tour of heaven in the hill country today. NEW LISTINGS 290 acres on Highway 83, approximately 2 miles south of Leakey. Two homes, barns, pens, rolling topography, good highway frontage, close to everything. $1,350,000 River front home in Rivertree! Three-bedroom, two bath home on 4.38 acres on the Frio River. $459,000. Great hunting tract in Leakey Hills. 18.99 acres for $98,000. Income Producing property on Nueces River. Arrowhead Lodge with 7 rental units and an office, located on 6.955 acres in a quiet setting. Great place for family reunions, weddings, or just weekend getaways. Beautiful river front setting and close to town. $585,000. COMMERCIAL Established Auto Parts Store located in the heart of Leakey. Well established, great business in a great location. $259,000 plus inventory! Like new office building on the south side of town, where all the new development is happening. Great access and visibility from Highway 83. A rock fireplace in the reception area adds to the rustic ambience this building provides. Sit outside in the morning and drink coffee on the huge covered front porch. $250,000. OAKRIDGE LODGE AND CABIN located in the RIDGE. The main lodge features over 4300 feet of centrally heated and cooled area that is configured to sleep up to 30 guests. The property also features a detached cabin that sleeps an additional 10 guests. This is the best income producer in the Frio Canyon. An in ground pool and outdoor fireplace adds to the ambience, or relax on the upper deck and watch the sun go down. This property commands approximately $1,000 per night and is on track for 100 nights this year. This is the investment you’ve been looking for. Call today for a showing. Like new retail building located along Highway 83, close to Stripes with great visibility and easy access. Has a history of successful operations. This is the first building on the left that you see when you enter Leakey from the south. Over 2,000 sf of building area situated on a highly visible one-acre tract on Highway 83. $275,000. LAND 5-acre river front tract in Rancho Real. Great building site with beautiful river frontage. Go to sleep at night listening to the water running over the rapids. Only $119,000. 2.467 acres located on east prong of the Frio River. Approximately 156 feet of river frontage lined with huge Cypress Trees. Highway 83 frontage makes access easy. Property could be placed in rental pool. $255,000. Great building site in Frio Canyon Estates, right behind Old Baldy! This subdivision features a beautiful river park for all property owners. One acre for $49,500. Great hunting tract in Leakey Hills. 31 acres with easy access and favorable topography. Two ground blinds and feeders, RV, all for only $99,000. PRICE REDUCED! 14 acres of Cypress lined Mill Creek in close proximity to Lost Maples State Park. Great for gentleman’s estate building along the bank of the creek. Good tillable soil that is perfect for vineyard. Extensive black top frontage with “live” water and excellent topography. PRICE REDUCED!!! 5-acre tract in the Ridge. Great building site, access to river park, paved roads, security gate, TCEQ approved water system, only $92,000. Beautiful home site in Frio River Place. Gated community, sensible restrictions, beautiful river park, parking area for owner’s RV, priced right at $75,000.
BEAUTIFUL RIVER FRONT TRACT, this 5 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. It just doesn’t get any better than this!!! Price Reduced to $299,900 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, paved roads, security gate, free roaming wildlife, hiking, biking & much more! This restricted subdivision offers 5 acre tracts of peaceful solitude that are beautiful 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 $99,500 RESIDENTIAL Four Bedroom four bath river front home located in the popular Frio Pecan Farm. Home is a good money maker and is in like new condition. Open floor plan concept with great room. Huge deck overlooking the river. $439,000. PRICE REDUCED!!! Three bed-room 2 1⁄2 bath home outside the city limits on 1.74 acres. Home is in like new condition and features a covered deck and a detached workshop. City water. Huge oak trees provide a lot of shade for the beautiful yard. $189,000. Three bed-room 2 bath riverfront home on the Frio River. Four decks to choose from when you want to drink coffee and listen to the river. $425,000. PRICE REDUCED!!! Three bed-room two bath home with approximately 2,223 square feet, on 45 acres, close to town, yet private. Other improvements include a large barn. $499,000. Two bed-room one bath home in Leakey, located on corner lot and walking distance to schools. $129,900. Cabin #9 in Frio Pecan Farm. Great Income producing property. Two bed-room 2 bath cabin fully furnished and with all the amenities offered by the Pecan Farm for only $155,000. PENDING!!! Three bed-room 2 bath modern brick home on 3.25 acres just outside Sabinal, Texas. Two large outbuildings consisting of an equipment shed and a workshop. Plenty of room for a garden or a 4-H project. Approximately 2 miles to town. $215,000. Four-bedroom 3 bath home on 6.88 acres just outside D’Hanis Texas. Great home with plenty of space for a garden or orchard. Barn in the back yard complete with storage area and a smoke house. Private but close to town. Easy commute to Hondo or San Antonio. Priced at $269,000. Beautiful one bedroom one bath cabin in Reagan Wells. Great rock patio and huge wood deck. Mature live oaks, over 100 acres of common area for property owners in this development. This can be your private get away in the woods. $139,000. PRICE REDUCED!!! This is turnkey, and ready for you! Approximately 176 feet of river frontage and a home in Frio River Place. Beautiful cypress lined private swimming hole in addition to subdivision park, three bedrooms and three full baths in main house, with guest quarters complete with a full bath. Lots of storage space, huge covered patio to watch the sun go down over the river, black top frontage. Close to Garner, Con Can, and Leakey, yet quiet and peaceful. $549,900.
Dub Suttle GRI - Broker Kathy Suttle GRI, - Associate Broker Fred McNiel GRI, - Associate Sterlin Boyce - Associate Doug Smith GRI,- Associate COME BY FOR ONE OF OUR 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
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Hill Country Herald Page 15
Marilyn’s
In the old Legion Hall 4,000 square feet! Wed-Sat 10:00-5:00 Camp Wood 597-6400
WE HAVE A GREAT SELECTION AND GREAT PRICES!
BAR STOOLS * MATTRESSES * SOFAS * RECLINERS
OIL CHANGES TRAILER REPAIRS
LEAKEY, TEXAS
���������������
������������� ���������
���� ���� ����
Marilyn’s Home Furnishings
Tim Pfieffer
� � �� � ���� � ������
TACLB33581C
(830)-966-4604 P.O. Box 434 Utopia, Texas 78884 www.UtopiaAC.com serving Frio and Sabinal Canyon areas
Specialty Meats, Prepared Foods, Fresh Produce, Beer/Wine, Full Coffee and Ice Cream Bars, Gummy Bear Bar, Home Goods, Decor, Picnic, Gifts, Deer Corn/Feed, Hunting/Fishing License!
������������
STAR DRY CLEANING SERVICES DROP OFF MONDAY BEFORE 9 AM PICK UP THURSDAY DROP OFF THURSDAY BEFORE 9 AM PICK UP MONDAY
• Fresh Cut Steaks • Fresh Ground Beef • Deli Meats • Camping Supplies
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
Page 16
Hill Country Herald
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
������������������
� � �� � � � �� � ������
������ ���
Boyd’s Appliance Store
���� ���� �������
������������������������
400 North Center Street, Sabinal, TX (830) 988-2604
Behind Bear’s Market 620 Hwy 83 South Leakey, Texas
������������������������
������������
������� �������������
REAL COUNTY JUNIOR HORSE CLUB
517 N. Center St. • Sabinal, TX 78881 • (830) 988-2582 • www.umhtx.org
GUN SPONSORED BY HONDO NATIONAL BANK ~ TRI CANYON BRANCH
Ruger American Predator 6.5 Creedmoor with Vortex Scope
Providing Everyday Healthcare For The Whole Family
������������������
Board Certified in Family Medicine
• •
Attended Tulane School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA Completed Residency at University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX
70 QUART ROTOMOLDED IGLOO COOLER
HUNT AND STAY One Day Hunt with Catching and Killing Expert Guide Langtry Hubbard 2 Night Stay with Frio Canyon Rentals
Donated by His Hands God’s Country Our Heros
������������������������
TICKETS $5.00 EACH OR 5 FOR $20 DRAWING JANUARY 1, 2018
Call us to submit a new patient application and schedule an appointment.
1/2 Price Shoulder Mount by Rudy Gonzalez
SHERMAN’S H20 SOLUTIONS “What are you doing about your water problem?”
TRI CANYON BRANCH
call Greg (Gator) Sherman for a quote to fit your needs 830.486.4767
RO SYSTEM
HONDO NATIONAL BANK WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE FOLLOWING HOLIDAYS CHRISTMAS HOURS WILL BE: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22ND, 2017 NORMAL HOURS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23RD, 2017 NORMAL HOURS MONDAY, DECEMBER 25TH, 2017 CLOSED NEW YEAR’S HOURS WILL BE: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29th, 2017 OPEN 9-3 MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 2018 CLOSED
As low as $39.99/ month Financing Available w/ac
$99.95 with the purchase of Gemline Softner includes Chrome Faucet REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM
100% TEXAN 410 S Hwy 83 Leakey, TX 78873 Ph. 830-232-4553 Office Hours-Lobby Mon-Thu 9:00 to 3:00 Fri 9:00 to 4:30 Office Hours-Drive-Thru Mon-Fri 9:00 to 4:30 Sat 9:00 to 12:00 Drive-Up ATM Located at Branch Also located inside Concan General Store
CHICKEN EARL’S IS OPEN!! NOW SERVING CHICKEN LIVERS!!
TUESDAY AND FRIDAY
830-232-5001
OPEN FROM 11 a.m. until sold out!!
HWY 83 SOUTH, LEAKEY TEXAS