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Current Weekly News for Leakey, Camp Wood, Sabinal, Utopia and Surrounding Areas Vol. 8 No. 7
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GONZALEZ SEEKS PCT. 4 COMMISSIONER POSITION To the Voters of Real County Precincts 4,6, & 7, My name is Rudy Gonzalez and I am running for Real County Commissioner Precinct 4, voting precincts 4,6 & 7. I would like to ask for your vote in the Primary Election. I am employed at H.E. Butt Family Foundation Camp and have worked for the Foundation for over 25 years. I am currently the Director of Site and Construction Operations. Some of my job responsibilities have been to conduct daily meetings with employees and contractors, manage construction budgets, approve invoices, supervise job site personnel, keeping the camp roads safe and maintained, coordinating and completing construction projects from beginning to end. I am CPR trained and certified. I have attended multiple supervisor and manager workshops that help us stay up to date and informed on new ideas pertaining to employees and co-workers, showing us new ways to keep a good positive relationship
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REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WANTED PERSONS AND FUGITIVES
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JUST FOR GRINS
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Caddel-Smith Daughters of the Republic of Texas announced winners in the Texas History Essay Contest at its regular business on Thursday, February 8. First, second and third place winners in the fourth-grade contest were: Morgan Tutor of Leakey, Daniella Martinez of Uvalde’s St. Phillips Episcopal School and Annslie Shoemaker of Leakey. These students wrote on the topic of Stephen F. Austin, His Life and Contributions to the Republic of Texas. Winners in the seventh-grade contest were: Kylie Taylor of Nueces Canyon, Colt Satterwhite of Leakey, and Cooper Wernette of Utopia.
These students wrote about Moses Austin’s Old 300: Who, What, and Why? The first-place winners’ papers will be forwarded and judged at the district level, and results will be available in a few weeks. The two first-place winners are also eligible to apply to the CaddelSmith Chapter for a $1000 college scholarship their senior year. All six winners will be honored at the next chapter meeting at the El Progresso Library on Saturday, March 3. The festivities will begin at 2:00 p.m. Following the business meeting, members enjoyed a program provided by Mendell Morgan, El
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Progreso Library Director who gave a brief history of libraries of the past in Uvalde. Caddel-Smith member Ernestine Carson was on the Library Board and was a signer of a note to purchase a building in the 1970s. At the close of the program, members discussed a potential project while they joined together for lunch. The project suggestion is a Chapter Trunk filled with historic items that can be used in area schools to tell the story of the Republic of Texas and the contributions of the men and women living in the Republic. More details will be available at a later date. Jane Van Hoozer, President Caddel-Smith Chapter
SHACKELFORD SEEKS RE-ELECTION AS REAL COUNTY COMMISSIONER I, Bryan Shackelford, am pleased to announce my decision to seek re-election for the position of Real County Commissioner - Precinct 2. I was raised in Real County. My grandfather Jack Real Shackelford was the first baby born in the newly formed Real County in 1913. My roots run deep in Real County. I am married to Lori Boren Shackelford, and we have a daughter and a son, as well as two grandchildren. My wife and I owned and operated Cold River Hardware store for 14 years. Presently, I am self-employed, and enjoy working throughout the county. I also serve on the Board of Directors of Southwest Area Regional Transit District (SWART) and the Advisory Board at Hondo Nation Bank. My wife and I are supporters of the Real County Junior Livestock Show and members of the Leakey United Methodist Church. I have had the pleasure of representing the constituents of this Precinct since 2011. As one of four Com-
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with employees and co-workers. I am trained to make sure that all facilities and camp properties are safe and handicap accessible. I have skills and knowledge on several pieces of heavy equipment and machinery. Daily Maintenance and upkeep on these vehicles can help keep annual expenses down. I have been married to Brenda Gonzalez for almost 25 years and have two children. Veronica, age 21, a senior at Texas State University and Damian, age 17, a senior at Leakey ISD. We attend and volunteer at St. Raymond Catholic Church in Leakey. Our families have lived in this area for several years. We love serving our community and enjoy giving back. I have volunteered for several organizations in the community, Real County 4H on various committees. I am currently on the Board of Directors for the Real County Horse Club, President of the Frio Canyon Parks Association, Board of Director for the Real Edwards
Texas History Essay Contest Winners Announced
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missioners, we strive to represent the best interests of the people in the County, while fulfilling our responsibilities. I believe my experience and service speak for themselves. I have voted conservatively on actions that would require raising taxes. As your Commissioner, I have attended annual conferences and workshops providing continuing education regarding State rules and regulations involving county government. Real County has approximately 150 miles of maintained roads, that I have travelled on a regular basis. My working relationship with my fellow Commissioners makes for the best results for ALL Real County residents. In closing, I would greatly appreciate your vote for my bid for reelection as your Commissioner. I feel that I have served you with integrity, dedication and honesty throughout my tenure. I would very much like the opportunity to continue to be your voice for the next four years.
Four New Members Recently Inducted Into the Leakey Lions Club submitted by Fred R. McNiel
The Leakey Lions Club is pleased to inform the Leakey community of the recent addition of four new members to the club! Deborah Sparks and Steve Gasper were inducted at a Lions Club business meetings held this past December and Gary Overbay and Fred Huff were officially inducted at our regular Lions Club February meeting. Deborah Sparks was recruited by Lion A.G. Hood. Deborah is an English/Language Arts teacher at the Big Springs Charter School. She also teaches Sociology and Psychology and is currently the year book sponsor!
She is the mother of two adult children, Temera and Josiah, and she has been blessed with three grandchildren! Deborah moved to Leakey from San Antonio this past July in order to begin her teaching duties. Deborah is a highly educated lady who previously taught in both college and high school. She holds a Bachelor degree from East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma and Master Degrees from the University of Phoenix, West Texas A&M, and the University of Texas at San Antonio. continued page
These four new members are shown in the photo above. They are: (left to right) Deborah Sparks, Steve Gasper, Gary Overbay, and Fred Huff.