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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.

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SHAWN GRAY for Real County Commissioner, Pct. 2

EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

I am a wife, mother and successful Real County business owner who has deep roots in the Frio Canyon. My job as a Realtor has taken me to the far reaches of this county and I am very familiar with the roads and geography. I embrace change and will work toward ensuring continued improvement throughout Real County.

QUALIFICATIONS: • • • • • •

Broker/Owner of Frio Canyon Real Estate Frio Canyon EMS Volunteer Driver LISD School Board Secretary (term ends May ‘18) Member of Leakey United Methodist Churh BBA Marketing --- University of Texas 1989 Former Member RCAD Board of Directors

As your commissioner, I pledge to be: • AVAILABLE to my constituents • ACTIVE in the community • AWARE of precinct issues

Early voting February 20 - March 2

Election Day March 6

Shawn@ShawnGray.com • 830-486-5065 Pol. Adv. paid for by Steve Gray, Treasurer.

EXPERIENCED IN: Commissioner's Court County Court Probate Court Jury Trials District Court Open Meetings Open Records

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JAIL REGISTER

Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report

February 4 - February 10, 2018

February 4 - February 10, 2018

NO ARRESTS Real County Law Officers Nathan T. Johnson, Sheriff Steven Castro, Deputy Sheriff Mark Cox, Deputy Sheriff Teddy Douthit, Deputy Sheriff Jonathan Ortiz, Deputy Sheriff Kevin Chisum, Real County Constable

Corporal Jake Sanchez, DPS Highway Patrol Alexander Robertson, DPS Highway Patrol Clint Graham, TPWD Game Warden

02/05/2018 @ • 1639 responded to Ranch Road 337 east of Leakey for loose livestock 02/06/2018 @ • 1654 responded to a residence on US Highway 83 north of Leakey for a verbal disagreement 02/07/2018 @ • 1144 responded to Ranch Road 337 east of Leakey for a reckless driver • 2106 responded to a residence on Farm to Market Road 1120 for a trespasser 02/08/2018 @ • 1923 responded to Ranch Road 337 east of Camp Wood for a stranded motorist

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

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 Tomerlin,Christopher Aaron, Burglary Habitation Intend Other, Assault Family/House Member-impede Breath/Circulation, District, 12/12/2017, Bandera Cortez-Flores, Jesus Unauthorized use of Vehicle District 12/28/2017

Bandera Magers, Will Travis Violation of PreTrial Supervision Agreement District 1/5/2018 Uvalde Nelson, Carolyn Sue Violation of probation - DWI County 1/7/2018 30 Days CJT 1/8/2018 Sinclair,Kenneth Dwaine, Possession of a Controlled Substance 1>=1G<4G, District, 1/27/2018 Carroll,Crystal Diane, Possession of a Controlled Substance 1>=1G<4G, Possession of Marijuana <2oz, District, 1/27/2018, County

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Contributing Writers: Elaine Padgett Carnegie Linda Kirkpatrick

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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.

DETAINER LIST

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

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02/09/2018 @ 015 responded to Wood Hollow off of Ranch Road 337 west of Leakey for a reckless driver 2239 responded to a residence on West First Street in Camp Wood to unlock a vehicle 02/10/2018 @ 052 responded to a residence on US Highway 83 north of Leakey for a disturbance 1326 responded to Stripes in Leakey for a motor vehicle accident 1249 responded to a residence on US Highway 83 north of Leakey for found property 457 responded to a residence on US Highway 83 north of Leakey for a disturbance

REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WANTED PERSONS AND FUGITIVES

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.

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Tiffany Fritsch DOB 08-15-1983 VOP – Forgery – 1 Warrant

Carlos Martinez DOB 10-10-1997 Bond forfeiture – Harassment 1 Warrant

Lillie Rowan DOB 12-14-1966 Bond Jumping / Failure to Appear - 2 Warrants

Capias Pro-Fine (Subjects CAN MAKE PAYOFF by contacting our office with cash, cashier’s check, or money order)

Beverly Fish DOB 03-16-1959 Criminal Mischief – 1 Warrant

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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 • Hazel Pendley 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, W.B. “Sonny” Sansom 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 or 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 Juan Saucedo 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

Lilian Garcia DOB 01-19-1983 No Drivers Lic / No Liability Insurance – 3 Warrants

Kenneth Lewis DOB 03-30-1984 Wanted for False Report to a Peace Officer – VOP (also wanted in Medina County)

Public Notice: Southwest Texas Junior College will hold a board of trustees election on May 5, 2018. Three atlarge trustee positions, place one, place two and place three, will be up for election. The first day to file for a place on the ballot is Wednesday, January 17, 2018. The last day to file for a place on the ballot is Friday, February 16, 2018. The last day to file as a write-in candidate is February 20, 2018.

Leakey ISD will hold a Public Hearing on February 19, 2018 at 5:20 p.m. in the Cafetorium.

Topic to be discussed: Annual Report for 2016-17 Texas Academic Performance Report

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by Linda Kirkpatrick

The Governor, the Ranger and the Bootlegger It is somewhat unusual to find a connection between a governor, a Texas Ranger and a bootlegger but this story is a case of the unusual and it happened right here in the Frio Canyon. First I will introduce you to the governor.

On April 23, 1923 in Uvalde, Texas the only child of Dolph Briscoe, Sr. and his wife Georgie was born. The baby boy, named Dolph Briscoe, Jr. would eventually grow up to serve as a Governor of the State of Texas.

As a youngster, he and his family visited Governor Ross Sterling and from that time when he got to sleep in the same bed as Sam Houston, he had an itch to get back to the governor’s mansion.

Briscoe graduated from Uvalde High School as valedictorian and graduated from the University of Texas, served in the US Army and then returned to the family ranching business. Politics called and in 1973, he took the office as Governor of Texas. He did a lot of good things while serving; highway improvements, restoring public confidence, new funding for education but there is one

on April 1, 1966. He and his small family moved into a home in Uvalde, Texas. And in his words, “I knew then I was living my dream.”

Two incidences during the career of Joaquin immediately jump out to me because they happened very close to the Frio Canyon.

The first incident occurred during the summer of 1969, just outside the gates of Garner State Park. A young man lay sound asleep, or passed out, on the side of Highway 83. Ranger Jackson figured the young man had enjoyed Garner State just a bit too much. He nudged him with his boot until the young man opened his eyes and looked up at the 6”5’ Texas Ranger standing over him. This was the first encounter that Ranger Jackson would have with the young singer from Sabinal but it would not be the last. Jackson realized the kid had talent but it would be only after the goat rustling incident that Jackson and Happy Shahan would take a leap of faith in the singing ability of Johnny Rodriquez. And the rest is history.

Another, as Joaquin Jackson stated in his

top of the refrigerator. Each “visitor” would stop by for a spell, visit with Tom, ask about the weather and such. The “visitor” would lay a few bills on the table, get a sack from the top of the refrigerator, and put a six pack in the sack, say goodbye, and leave.

Tom would swear that he never sold beer because the “visitor” did not hand him the money. Well, that was his way of looking at it.

Texas Ranger, Joaquin Jackson seems to have had a real cat and mouse game with Tom and even writes about Tom in his book, One Ranger Returns. Even though they had many run-ins, Jackson did have good words to say about Tom. “He was a cedar chopper….Men like Bybee make this their business. He always had been a hard worker.”

When Tom did not show up for a court date, Ranger Jackson set out to arrest him.

He found Tom driving down the street in Leakey and yelled at him to pull over and as he was informing Tom of the two warrants for his arrest, he noticed a sheet of ply board in the back of Tom’s green pick-up. Jackson raised the ply board and found underneath,

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Briscoe received a tip from a television reporter in Houston, by the name of Marvin Zindler. Old Marvin informed Briscoe of a place of ill repute known as The Chicken Ranch in La Grange. Marvin’s advice was to close the place down. Briscoe knew that he had no power over the local sheriff Jim Flournoy and Flournoy did not want to close it down anyway. But under pressure from everyone around, well most everyone, Flournoy said that if the Governor would call that he would act. Governor Briscoe called and The Chicken Ranch was no more.

Briscoe and his wife Janey made many parades in his red and white convertible.

Eventually the convertible was sold, probably upon his leaving the Governor’s office. That convertible was a sight to behold and its life continued on, just not as a parade vehicle.

Several years after the birth of Dolph Briscoe, in a clapboard house near the town of Anton, Texas, another boy entered the world. This boy, who weighed in at 10+ pounds on November 12, 1935, was given the name of Haynie Joaquin Jackson.

The son of a farmer, Joaquin decided early on that farming life was not for him. After high school graduation Jackson entered the Public Safety Training Academy in Austin in 1957. Jackson served as a state trooper until receiving his letter of acceptance into the Texas Rangers. He was sworn in

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book, One Ranger Returns, involved sort of a local legend around the area. This local had quite a reputation.

The roots of this man run deep in America, Texas and eventually the Frio Canyon. To these early settlers, life was hard. They worked from sun up to sundown and learned to “just do” for themselves.

George Washington Bybee was born April 20, 1898 in Globe, Arizona. He met and married Alma L. Smith in Llano County, Texas. They eventually ended up in the Frio Canyon and would become the parents of twelve children, one being Thomas Monroe Bybee.

Tom was a carpenter, a miner and a cedar chopper. The cedar choppers of the area played an important role in the growth of the Frio Canyon. The cedar that they removed gave room for more grass and the posts were used for fences, greatly improving the land and ranches.

In the 1960’s, Tom bought a piece of land and built a rock house and ran a little home business. He sold peaches, pears, kept bees for pollination and honey. Tom took advantage of the fact that Real County was dry. Locals that wanted just a six pack or so had to make an eighty mile round trip to Uvalde to fill their needs. So Tom decided to make things a bit easier for them.

Tom, like his pals the Newton boys, did not think that he was breaking the law or doing anything wrong and that was how he justified his little operation, it was just business. He kept a stack of paper bags on

thirty cases of beer. Tom did have a good story. He told Ranger Jackson that he drank twelve cans a day and that the beer was for his own use. The two decided to let the courts figure out the details. Tom got in his pickup and followed Ranger Jackson the forty miles back to Uvalde. Tom never held it against Ranger Jackson; his theory was that Jackson was just doing his job, just like he was doing his. Ranger Jackson stated that Tom would never sell to a drunk or to minors. Jackson went on to say, “He kept to himself, and he minded his own damned business. But by God, he was not a man to mess with.”

It didn’t take long for the local law to figure out Tom’s scheme for restocking. They would just observe his car; if it sat lower to the ground they would know the trunk was full. Tom made the next move in the game that he was sure would foil the law.

He had recently purchased the parade car of Governor Dolph Briscoe, a big, flashy red convertible. Raymond Taylor, local mechanic, made sure the car’s maintenance was in tiptop shape. At Tom’s request, Raymond installed overload springs on the car. The springs allowed the car to sit level, even when the trunk was loaded down with beer. Tom was delighted to drive right by the law in that eye-catching convertible all the while his trunk was loaded with beer.

So there you have the connection between Governor Dolph Briscoe, Texas Ranger Joaquin Jackson and bootlegger Tom Bybee.

GONZALEZ SEEKS PCT. 4 COMMISSIONER POSITION continued from front page Conservation Reclamation District, member of the Leakey Lions Club, member of the Leakey PTO and the Eagle Booster Club. Former member of the Real County Wildlife Association, Leakey Little League and the Leakey Volunteer Fire Department.

I want to be your

Commissioner, to give you a voice and to represent you at the monthly meetings. I want to be able to answer your questions and listen to your concerns. I will be open to suggestions and will help serve the county by being informed and involved. I have worked my way up at the Foundation, learning various

tasks and accepting new and challenging responsibilities. I will strive and work hard to find a solution to issues that may arise. If given the opportunity, I am ready to help make decisions that would benefit the citizens of Real County.

Thank you for your time and respectfully ask for your vote

on Election Day, March 6th, 2018.

Sincerely, Rudy Gonzalez Early Voting begins on Tuesday, February 20th and ends Friday, March 2nd, 2018.

Voting Day is March 6th, 2018

Texas Rural Leadership Program Progress Scheduled twice a week for the past six months, a group of volunteers have gathered in both Leakey and Camp Wood to implement a county-wide project to improve the quality of life in Real County.

Sponsored by Texas A & M, the Texas Rural Leadership Program (TRLP) has provided the guiding foundations for the

group. The aim of TRLP is to create a participatory process that empowers members of the community to use their talents, skills, and existing assets and resources for the project. “This model focuses on the resources the county already has and how they can be used collectively to meet its needs, rather than focusing on what it needs and

then finding resources to meet that need. I think it’s a much more positive approach,” says Dana Williams of the H. E. Butt Family Foundation.

Numbers of volunteers have fluctuated between 30 strong to about 15. Focusing on timeproven leadership skills, the sessions, set to end on February 27, identified and narrowed a list

of nearly ten ideas down to one project that enhances public land around river crossings where the resources exist for the public’s enjoyment and benefit. In its infant stages, the hopes of the members are that the meetings will be a catalyst for an action plan that the community of Real County will be proud of for years to come.

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Our Sabinal Emergency Medical Services needs volunteers for driver as well as to take training as E.M.T.’s. For drivers, all you need is a valid Texas driver’s license and to pass a background check. To get training as E.M.T.’s it can be obtained on-line and scholarships may be made available. Donations are also appreciated to the E.M.S.

Ignite the Fire

On Friday and Saturday, February 23 and 24, from 7 to 10 p.m., “Ignite the Fire” is a youth rally to be held at Veterans Memorial Live Oak Park. There will be worship, praise music, games, give-aways, free food, musical groups and even more. Show up and you will be blessed.

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Rob Garrett, son of Craig and Linda

First United Methodist

On Wednesday, there will be a Come and Go Ashes Morning Prayer from 9 to 11 a.m. and a brief Ash Wednesday evening service at 6:30 p.m.

The youth will meet Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. They are under the direction of Curtis and Kim Stewart.

Clay Garrett, an Army veteran, at Rob’s graduation February 2, at the Coast Guard Training Center at Petaluma, California.

Proud grand parents, Lucille and Craig Garrett, winter Texans from both Hondo and Michigan, travelled to the East Coast to attend this event.

As an Operations Specialist, Rob is responsible for sending out the personnel for problems concerning boaters on Southern Lake Michigan, in layman’s terms, similar to a 911 dispatcher.

Congratulations are in order.

Central Christian

Last Friday evening, a crowd descended on the Annex for this year’s Bean and Cornbread All You Can Eat Supper.

Fortified with 7 roasters full of pinto beans, the serving continued until right up to closing time. At times, people patiently waited in line for a spot to sit to eat and in some cases, decided to get the meals to go. This was the “best ever” in terms of monies raised. All the proceeds will go toward Franklin Graham’s Christmas Child and the Children’s Ministries, because the children are the future of the church and of the world.

On Sunday, one person joined the church and another rededicated his life to Christ.

Church of Christ

Sunday school lesson was “Keeping God on your Mind in Everything You Do.”

Emmanuel Lutheran

Ash Wednesday service will be held tonight at 7 p.m. There will be no meal

St. Patrick’s Catholic

Altar flowers were given this past weekend in loving memory of Reynaldo Reyes Ramirez by his nieces and nephews.

The second collection tonight will go to the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. This coming weekend the second collection will be for Catholic Missions among blacks and Native Americans.

Ash Wednesday Mass schedule is at St. Patrick at 4:30 p.m,; at St. Joseph in Knippa at 6 p.m.; and at St. Mary’s in Vanderpool at 8 p.m. Also at St. Mary’s on Sunday February 18 Mass will be held at 9 a.m. during Lent.

It is time to start the annual St. Patrick’s raffle to help pay for the church’s insurance. Donations of prizes need to be given to Maria Banda and she needs to have the prizes in my March 31.

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On Thursday and Friday nights, Evangelist and healer John Wakabi of San Antonio, formerly of Uganda, East Africa, held healing services. He explained the background of the faith surge in Uganda, at one time 10 % Christian and now 97 % Christian. “There the people are hungry for God”, he explained. Some of his quotes were “If you can shout for Super Bowl, you can shout for God” and “Take back America for Jesus”. His music was upbeat and the healings that went on were inspiring. A number of people were healed of their infirmities, in the name of Jesus.

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tonight. Each Wednesday during Lent, a meal of soup and sandwiches will be provided prior to the service at 6:30 p.m. with the service at 7 p.m. Sigh-up sheets are at the front of the sanctuary.

Shrove Tuesday was celebrated with a pancake supper last night.

First Baptist

Gumbo Cook Off

Sabinal’s Rustic Charm hosted the Cajun Gumbo Cook Off on Saturday with trophies to award to the winners. There were 9 teams in competition. The judges for the event were Beth Deal, and Doug and Lisa Smith giving the proper taste tests. The winners were declared that afternoon.

They are as follows: first in the seafood category went to Robert Brothers of Pearsall with “Swamp Thing”, second to Peter Rickard from Australia, and third to Thomas Powell of Sabinal.

In the chicken category, winners were first Peter Rickard of Australia, second Frances and John Owen of Katy, third Dee Watkins from Lafeyette with “The Lush Team”, fourth Robert Brothers, and fifth Rhonda Burrell. The prize for worst went to Jason Schneider of Somerset. The Grand Champion was Peter Rickard.

The upbeat music was provided by the Cajun Bleu Band brought to us by Ray Symezyk originally from Lafayette, Louisiana, and now in San Antonio.

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Uvalde, TX, February 9, 2018 – More than 200 students from 17 area schools competed in the First Lego League robotics tournament on Feb. 3 at Southwest Texas Junior College in Uvalde.

The theme of the competition was hydrodynamics, with the students competing in a water-related challenge.

The challenge asked teams to consider “what might become possible when we understand what happens to our water” and figure out a way to improve the way people find, transport, use or dispose of water.

Teams who competed came from all over the region including Bandera, Batesville, Del Rio, Helotes, JBSA Lackland, Kerrville, Laredo, San Antonio and Uvalde.

Students in the tournament ranged from fourth to eighth grade. The highlight of the show was the robot games.

Students programmed autonomous robots, which were set loose on a course with a series of different objectives to accomplish.

“It was great to see all the enthusiasm from the kids, parents, and teachers,” said

Cheryl Sanchez, tournament director. “The competition allowed students to exercise their minds, work as teams and problem solve.”

Teams advancing to the regional championship were Predatechs, Harmony School of Innovation; AmazonianBots, San Felipe Memorial Middle School; Alkek

Achievers and Brilliant Bulldogs, Alkek Elementary School; Botjago, Kerrville; Water Warriors, San Felipe Memorial Middle School and the RoboKnights of St. Augustine High School.

PHOTO: Referee Luis Fernandez gives instructions to members of the Botjago team from Kerrville

Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Hill Country Herald Page 7

FOR REAL COUNTY JUDGE

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On February 20th early voting begins. This is probably my last chance reach all of you. I wasn’t going to mail another letter, but what I need to share with you is too important.

We live in a very beautiful County inhabited by wonderful families, and that is the main reason why over the years Real County has been transformed from a Ranching based economy to a Tourist based economy. This affects our lives in a way that raising livestock never has—although livestock is still very important. An increase in visitors coming to Real County puts a strain on the Sheriff’s Department, and it increases the number of responses by the E.M.S. and the Fire Department. This implies that as a healthy community, we must work together to make sure that change is balanced with welcomed improvements for all County residents.

On the 8th of February, I attended a “Meet and Greet Meeting” sponsored by the Republican Party. Unfortunately, I was fighting pneumonia during the previous few weeks and wasn’t at my best, energetically. As I listened to the candidates, they all seemed to talk about how long they have lived here, to whom they married, and how educated they are. It is important for you to know that I don’t have a personal agenda for our County —and that I am not indebted to any one person, or business—and that I respect all faiths.

In order for Real County and our Cities to operate successfully and

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Northwest Mall has been announced as the ‘preferred location’ for the Texas Bullet Train’s Houston station site. Northwest Mall closed most stores in March 2017. The high-speed passenger train promises a 90-minute ride between Houston and Dallas with a stop in the Brazos Valley to serve the College Station area.

GALVESTON, Texas- With the threat of storms slowly fading as the day moved on, partygoers made their way to Galveston for Mardi Gras. It was a party that rain couldn’t stop.

Hundreds showed up to watch the Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade. One Hundred years of the Galveston celebration this year!

CYPRESS, Texas - A woman and a boy are dead from possible exposure to carbon monoxide at a home in northwest Harris County, authorities say. Deputies were called to the home in the 13400 block of Columbia Key around 10:35 a.m. Saturday after a man said he had been trying to reach the woman there because he had not heard from her in a few hours. The man said he found a vehicle running in the garage. Harris County Precinct 4 deputy constables went into

efficiently, they must have a sound plan for growth and improvements, and that plan needs wide- spread input and support from all our residents. This will happen when you elect your County Representative from your precinct, and that person is someone who best represents what you believe our County should be. My duty as Judge is not to be the boss, my duty is to be a leader of a cohesive team that will work for the betterment of Real County. It will be my responsibility to encourage and inspire our County representatives to work together as a team so that Real County can continue its progress to become the outstanding County you want it to be. Your input is vital for this to take place.

I believe that when people work together there is nothing that we cannot accomplish, especially if we do things with a sense of Honor, Integrity, Morality— and fulfill our duties to the best of our God-Given abilities.

I believe that when we put our egos aside, don’t worry about who gets the credit, and cooperate for the improvement of Real County great things will be achieved.

I believe that those of you who know me, know that my heart is in the right place. For those of you who do not know me, I pray that you give me the opportunity to prove it.

Gary

the home and found the and emergency crews bodies of a 54-year-old are working at the snowwoman and a teenage covered site. The Antonov boy upstairs. The Harris An-148 was en route to County Sheriff’s Office the city of Orsk in the did not specifically say Ural mountains. Pieces where in the upstairs of wreckage and bodies

By Elaine Padgett Carnegie were found spread over area they were found and added that they were not a large area. One of the in the garage where the flight recorders has been car was running. Officials say the house was recovered, officials say. President Vladimir consumed with carbon monoxide. They used Putin has expressed his condolences to the fans to help remove the poisonous gas from victims’ families and announced an inquiry the house. Two Precinct 4 deputies were taken into the cause of the crash. This is the first to the hospital for possible exposure to carbon commercial passenger jet crash for more than a monoxide poisoning. They have since been year – the jet was only 8 years old. 2017 was the released. The exact cause of death has not been safest year on record for air travel. determined.

SYRIA’S CIVIL WAR- US-backed YPG in RUSSIA-A Russian airliner has crashed after northern Syria says it has reached agreements leaving Moscow’s Domodedovo airport, killing with the Russian and Iran-backed regime of all 65 passengers and six crew on board. The Bashar al-Assad to allow reinforcements to be Saratov Airlines jet vanished minutes after take- sent to Afrin, to sustain their war against Turkey. off and crashed near the village of Argunovo, YPG is regarded by Turkey as an extension of about 80km (50 miles) south-east of Moscow. the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), which The cause of crash is unclear. Investigators has fought a three-decade armed conflict in

Turkey and is regarded as a terrorist group by the US and the European Union. Kino Gabriel, spokesman for the Kurdish-dominated Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), said to Reuters news agency that YPG has reached an understanding with the Assad regime.

SPARTA, Tennessee -- A Tennessee sheriff’s comment that he would rather have deputies shoot a fleeing suspect than damage patrol cars has fueled a lawsuit claiming officers used excessive force in a deadly highway shooting.

News outlets report White County Sheriff Oddie Shoupe made the comment after a chase last April ended with deputies fatally shooting Michael Dial after he failed to stop. A report by WTVF-TV plays the body-camera recording in which Shoupe says his deputies told him they were ramming Dial. “I said, ‘Don’t ram him.

Shoot him.” At another point, the sheriff says, “Ain’t gonna tear my cars up.” Dial’s wife, Robyn, is suing Shoupe, White County, Reserve Deputy Adam West and Sparta police Officer Charlie Simms. According to WTVF, West and Simms fired the shots at Dial. WTVF says Shoupe declined comment.

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Turns 104 on February 19th, 2018.

Please join us in a Celebration Mass on February 25, 2018 at Noon at St. Raymond’s Catholic Church, Leakey, Texas Happy Birthday from Frances and Diana

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MASONIC LODGE TRASH PICKUP Paid for by Poteet for Congress

submitted by Leanne Waligura

The Masons of Leakey Lodge 622 AF & AM, a few of their wives and support from the Order of Eastern Star donated their time and energy on Saturday February 10, to pick up trash along a 2 mile stretch of highway 83. The crew gathered 30 bags of trash and assorted boards, a road sign and metal that was too big for the bags. Just in time for Valentines Day and another noteworthy effort to clean the highway to the county line.

For several years, the Leakey Lodge 622 of Masons have volunteered their time once a calendar quarter to clean a 2 mile stretch of Hwy 83 just south of Leakey under TxDot’s Adopt a Highway program. Our efforts are but one of our continued commitments to the Leakey community.

Special thanks for this Saturday’s effort: Dick and wife Betty Teel, Sonny Gayle and wife Norma, Bob Burditt, Larry Stamps, Tyler Collier, Bob Elkins, visiting Mason Marvin Boecker (visiting Mason from Iowa), Jim Declue. Order of Eastern Star members Leanne Waligura and Culver Duderstadt

Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Hill Country Herald Page 9

LEAKEY LIONS CLUB SERVES AGAIN “Where there’s a need, we serve.” Word meanings run deep in this Lions Club International slogan. The Leakey Lions Club is no exception to serving the needs of the community. Trivia: Did you know the 1948 Leakey Lions Club was instrumental in obtaining a water system for the town? And now 70 years later, this small club still serves the community with large contributions. One of the latest contributions that members and their partners in service (spouses who pitch in but are not members) is to screen the vision and hearing capabilities of students. Texas Department of Health requires all PK, K, 1, 3,5 and 7 graders to undergo the screening during the fall of each year. Discovering potential senses’ challenges before they interfere with learning is essential for students to not only be able to compete but also to approach life with self-confidence. Certified state screeners and

their assistants from Leakey screened students from 4 school districts by traveling beyond the city of Leakey to serve those in need. Over 500 students attending Leakey ISD, Nueces Canyon ISD, Rocksprings ISD and Medina ISD were screened. Those in need were referred to the school’s health professional. In turn, the school personnel are required to inform the student’s parents or legal guardians. Those who are in need of eye exams and cannot afford the exam and glasses can contact their school health professional as well. This procedure allows contact with the Lions Club whose mission is to “… make vision care more equitable and sustainable.” Any adult who would like to learn more about Lions Club and its satisfaction in being a member, contact membership chairman, Lion Fred McNiel, leave a private message on Leakey Lions Facebook page or search for www.lionsclub.org.

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HOMES NEWProperty 01: 159 Laurel St. 3/2.5/2car Beautiful, spacious rock home on 1.86 ac. w/nice workshop. Lovely neighborhood. $339,000 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 PENDING Property 19: 4BD/3BA home on 9+ ac. in THE RANCH in Concan! Unique property w/river access! Ag. Valuation.. $485,000 SOLD Property 22: Lot 15, Canyon Oaks#1 in Concan! Newer 3BD/2.5BA w/extensive porches. Solid rental history. $315,000 PENDING 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 NEWProperty 30: 469 Kahn Rd., Rio Frio in Deer Creek. Private 2BD/2BA on 5+ acres! Rock/cedar home, covered porch. $260,000 Property 33: HEARTSTONE! 2.68 ac lot w/~290’ of FRIO frontage! 5BD/5BA/2HB. Outdoor kitchen, infinity pool! $1,300,000 PENDING Property 41: Nice 52 acre place with a spacious 2BD/2BA home located halfway between Uvalde & Camp Wood. $275,000 SOLD Property 78: 4BD/3BA home on nearly one ac. 179 Roy Chisum Rd. No restrictions! 500’ of private river access! $299,000

LOTS Property 14: 1+ acre lot in Canyon Oaks—Concan. Hilltop/views + gorgeous river access park. Water/elec. avail. Rentals OK. $49,000 NEWProperty 2 1 acre tract w/gorgeous views in Canyon Oaks Unit 4, Concan. Frio River access. $79,900 SOLD NEWProperty 8: Three adjacent 7+ acre lots located in Rio Frio. Beautiful & flat bottomland with large oaks. $89,000 each or $250,000 all NEWProperty 19: 15 acres with seasonal creek. Remote yet civilized! Views in every direction. Easy access & electricity available. $142,000 NEWProperty 21: Highly desired location on CR350! 5+ (TBS) unrestricted acres with FRIO RIVER FRONTAGE! $430,000 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 SOLD

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Lions and partners in service conducting audio and vision screening in Medina ISD. Debbie Jackson, Tonsi Becker, Carol Mack, Chip Rhodes, Ed Mack, Donna McCafferty, Johnnie Jackson, Cheryl Rhodes, Judy Jones, Tamela Weber, John Jones and David Weber

Real County Junior Horse Club Meeting Feb 15 2018@ 6:30 Rodeo Arena if weather permits if not Nutrition Center, 337 West, Leakey, Texas REAL COUNTY JUNIOR HORSE CLUB

Rio Frio Cemetery Associa�on is currently trimming an addi�onal 20 trees that will bring our 4 yeart total to 80 trees in the Rio Frio Cemetery!! That is quite the endeavor! So your contribua�on would be greatly appreciated! Tax deduc�ble contribu�ons may be mailed to the Rio Frio Cemetery Associa�on, PO Box 96, Rio Frio, Texas, 78879.

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Friends of Linda will host a Brisket (cooked by Jeffrey DeLeon) sale on Saturday February 17th, 2018 in front of the Real County Courthouse, Downtown, Leakey, Texas. If you would like to donate to this cause please get in touch with Helen Hubbard at the courthouse.

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Wednesday, February 14, 2018

O B I T U A R I E S J.H. “Chuck” McCaleb

Paula Martinez Gallegos

Luis Herrera

(March 5, 1925 - February 9, 2018)

(August 9, 1949 - February 9, 2018)

(February 29, 1920 - February 9, 2018)

Paula Martinez Gallegos of Rocksprings, Texas passed away on Friday, February 9, 2018, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 5, 1925, in Ameca, Zacatecas Mexico to Nicolas Martinez and Francisca Hernandez Martinez. Paula Martinez Gallegos was the epitome of a strong, valiant, Godfearing Woman. Paula was a beloved wife, loving and caring mother and esteemed sister and aunt. Paula was valued and cherished by many. Paula was unique, unlike anything else. As a cherished grandmother, greatgrandmother and great-great grandmother we all enjoyed and appreciated her love, words of wisdom and hugs. Those left to honor and cherish her memory are her ten children, Rita Rios and husband Jose of San Antonio, Evangelina Narvaez and husband Jose of Rocksprings, Juan Gallegos and wife Irma of La Pryor, Berta Villarreal and husband Domingo of Rocksprings, Heriberto Gallegos and wife Dolores of Rocksprings, Santos Gallegos and wife Carmen of Kerrville, Nicolas Gallegos and wife Rachel of Rocksprings, Manuel Gallegos and wife Elvira of San Angelo, Paula Gallegos of Rocksprings, and Francisco Gallegos and wife Maria of Laredo; 32 grandchildren; 65 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Paula was preceded in death by her parents, Nicolas and Francisca Martinez, her husband, Santos B. Gallegos, and her siblings, Petra Martinez Guerrero, Senaida Martinez Oliveros, Baltazar Martinez, Maria Martinez Quintanar, and Preciliana Martinez.

Pallbearers included Geronimo Rios, Jose Juan Narvaez, Daniel Gallegos, Domingo Villarreal Jr., Bo Gallegos, Maurice NarvaezPatterson, Raziel Galindo, Joey McClelland, Tony Navarro Jr., and Francisco Gallegos Jr. Honorary pallbearer, Stephen Ramirez Jr. Visitation was held Sunday, February 11, 2018, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Chapel, Rocksprings, with recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, February 12, 2018, at 2:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Rocksprings, Texas. Services officiated by Father Sady Nelson Santana. Burial followed at the Rocksprings Cemetery. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.n elsonfuneralhomes.net Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Rocksprings, Texas.

“This Is Where The Cowboy Rides Away” J.H. “Chuck” McCaleb of Rocksprings, Texas passed away Friday, February 9, 2018, surrounded by family at his home on the Double Cross Ranch in Rocksprings. He was born in Del Rio, Texas on August 9, 1949, to Herbert Henry McCaleb and Jean Merck McCaleb. His passions were his kids, dogs, and horses. He was a hard working man with many accomplishments in the oil field, all across the world. Chuck was a man that once you met, he’d be impossible to forget. Those left to honor and cherish his memory are his children, Brenna McCaleb of Rocksprings, Megan McCaleb of Seguin, Kyle Wanjura of Lytle, and Cheyenne Williamson and husband Jack of Devine; son-in-law, Jeff Nesbit of Kyle; grandchildren, Nathanael McCaleb-Quick, Ava McCaleb, Ryann McCaleb, Haegan Owens, and Addyson Owens; mother, Jean Hall of Uvalde; siblings, Susan Fielden, Marta (Bill) Harrelson, Myra (Larry) Hidalgo, Carrol (Vickie) Collins, Herbert (Jane) McCaleb, Jr., Sissy Clarke, Steven (Candy) McCaleb, and Frank (Stacy) McCaleb; numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends and his Red Heeler, Shivers. He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert McCaleb, step father, Dean Hall, brothers, Garry Merritt and James Gerald “Jimmy” McCaleb, and brother-in-law’s, Ron Fielden and Bill Clarke.

Pallbearers include Kyle Wanjura, Scooter McCaleb, Steve McCaleb, Frank McCaleb, Dink Collins, Bill Harrelson, and Jeff Nesbit. Honorary pallbearers include Chris Miller, Nathanael McCaleb-Quick, Langtry Hubbard, Darrell Tucker, and Ron Skinner. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 15, 2018, at the Vance Baptist Church, with Pastor Jim O’Dell officiating. Burial will follow in the Vance Cemetery.

Everyone welcome to attend a lunch at 1:00 p.m. at the Jailhouse Bar and Grill following services. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Wylden Memorial Fund or the Rocksprings Horse Club.The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelso nfuneralhomes.net Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Rocksprings, Texas.

Luis Herrera of Sabinal passed away on February 9, 2018 at Amistad Nursing Home in Uvalde at the age of 97. He was born on February 29, 1920 in Jimenez, Coahuila, Mexico to Luis Herrera and Macaria Vasquez. He married Adelina Cortez in Mexico.

He is survived by his daughters, Graciela Rodriguez and husband, David of Sabinal, Delfina Herrera, Norma Alicia Herrera both of Austin, and Rosa Herrera of Sabinal; sons, Lupe Herrera and wife, Carmen of Piedras Negras, Juan Herrera of Pearsall and Jose Luis Herrera and wife, Irene of Cedar Park; 22 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; 9 great-great grandchildren; daughter in law Rosalinda Herrera of Austin; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Adelina Cortez Herrera; parents; daughters, Maria Luisa Herrera and Maria Herrera; and son, Oscar Rojelio Herrera. A rosary will be held on Saturday and Sunday at 7:00 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary in Sabinal. A funeral mass will be held on Monday, February 12, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Sabinal. Burial will follow at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Juan Herrera, David Rodriguez Sr., David Rodriguez Jr., Thomas Anthony Moreno, Anthony Rodriguez and Joseph Rodriguez.

Robert “Bob” Eugene Sweeten (October 2, 1959 - February 11, 2018)

Robert “Bob” Eugene Sweeten of Camp Wood, Texas was called home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, February 11, 2018, in San Antonio, TX after complications from emergency surgery. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Cortez, Colorado on October 2, 1959, to Charles Allen Sweeten and Julienne Walling Sweeten. A service to honor Bob’s life will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2018, time and place will be announced as soon as it becomes available. Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Camp Wood, Texas. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net

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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.

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Steven Lewis Huggins

(April 10, 1951 - February 2, 2018) Steven Lewis Huggins, 66, of Hunt, was called home to be with his Heavenly Father on February 2, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas. Steve was born in Santa Paula, California on April 10, 1951 to Urben and Edna Huggins. Steve spent his childhood in Archer City, Tx and went to high school in Mesquite, Tx. He then had his daughters Dondi and Lisa in Dallas before moving to Austin.

He loved spending time playing the guitar and singing and had a love for cars. He later met the love of his life, Cindy Boren Snider. Steve and Cindy met in 2009 and married on his birthday, April 10, 2010 and resided in Kerrville and then Hunt, Texas for the past 4.5 years.

Steve was an avid fisherman, loved his Harley and pretty much anything outdoors. His favorite place to be was sitting on his front porch. Steve will be remembered by all of his family and friends as someone who always made them laugh with his funny jokes, helped them to stop and enjoy the moment, and never to take life too seriously. He will be dearly missed by the many, many people who adore him. Steve is survived by his loving wife, Cindy Huggins.

He is also survived by his two daughters, LaDonna Ann Huggins of McCade, Lisa Ann Burgess (Carlos Rodriguez) of McKinney; sister Nelda Poindexter of Grand Prairie; brothers Virgil Huggins of Denton, David Huggins (Wilma Huggins); stepdaughters Kali Brandt (Jason Brandt) of Ingram, Kacey Mitchell (Will Mitchell) of Austin, Amy Kirkham (Matt Kirkham) of Manor; and was Papa Steve to Samantha Huggins, Sabrina Huggins, Stephanie Taylor, Macey Taylor, Silas Mabry, Courtney Burgess, Baylee Burgess, Clarabelle Rodriguez, Ella and Brodie Brandt, Rhett, Charlie and Jack Mitchell. He is preceded in death by his mother and father Edna and Urben Huggins.Visitation and a time of reflection will be held on Friday, February 9, 2018 at Kerrville Funeral Home from 5 pm-7 pm.Graveside funeral services to be held at Rio Frio Cemetery in Rio Frio, Texas on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 2 pm.Memorial donations in Steve’s honor may be made to the Peterson Regional Medical Center Foundation (551 Hill Country Drive, Kerrville, Tx 78028), which our family will forever be thankful for. Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of the professionals at Kerrville Funeral Home.

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Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Hill Country Herald Page 11

JUST FOR GRINS

by John Kerr, Director of Foundation Camps jkerr@hebuttcamp.org

Shreddin’ the Gnar!

Guess what? I got a fever folks, and the only prescription is more Olympics! Yep, the bug has bitten me bad. Something strange happens to me every four years. Somehow, I am implanted with a super natural power as an expert judge and critic of all Olympic sports. For the next couple of weeks, I will possess total cognitive knowledge on figure skating, downhill skiing, ice hockey, the luge, speed skating, ski jumping, and snowboarding!

The strange part is that I’ve spent the last 53 years here in Texas, and we aren’t exactly the center of the winter sports universe.

I know all the lingo too, and therefore I am offering this primer to my readers on typical snowboarding slang to help you translate the conversations that you see on TV. For example, if a snowboarder says, “I was feeling pretty squirrelly takin’ off on the 45-foot booter, but I was still able to stomp my backside double cork 900 with some crunchy steerz,” you will know that this just meant that he landed a good jump. If he had done bad on the jump he simply would have said, “Yard sale brah,” because in the world of snowboarding, a yard sale is a particularly bad wipe out that causes your goggles, beanie, gloves, and helmet to go flying from your body and lay strewn out all over the snow looking like a poorly organized yard sale.

Still too complicated? OK, let’s try some shorter translations; “Shreddin’ the gnar” means we are going snowboarding.

“Sick” “Rad” “Crunchy” means all mean good. If you want really good use all of them “Stomp” means good landing “Shred” means going downhill

“Pow” means powder- as in, “We’re goin’ to shred the fresh pow!”

Anyway, practice with these terms around the house, but don’t try them out in public until you have mastered the correct usage, tone, and dialect. I tried a sentence out on my nine-year-old the other day, but by the look on his face, it was obvious he didn’t understand me.

Gideon: “Hey dad, what are you doing?”

Dad: “Just stomped the couch with my Lipton brah, and watchin’ some crunchy rad Americans shreddn’ the gnar!”

The one sport that I’m still trying to figure out is curling.

Basically, it looks sort of like a big game of shuffleboard on ice.

One person slides a big doughnut made of granite with a handle on it, while the other frantically sweeps the ice with a bathroom brush. The one who slides the stone is often a woman and she yells a lot at the guy doing the scrubbing which is why he’s so hyper and jittery. Sort of reminds me of home during spring cleaning! The one thing I can’t figure out, though, is why he has to scrub the ice every time even though it gets scrubbed 75 times a game? I Googled it, and found that they are scrubbing tiny imperfections on the ice to keep the stone on a straight track.

That’s weird- you’d think that if we can send a robot to drive around on Mars and send pictures back to Earth, we could figure out how to make smoother ice.

Oh well, I’ll quit writing here, and go back to the couch and watch some dudes shred the gnar. You can come and watch too if you want. It’ll be totally sick!

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I take it. Furthermore, I don’t know how I ever ran a business without her, because I am enlightened daily about things I do wrong, then given advice on how to improve the situation. A prime example of her giving and me taking. Sometimes I am known to get a little loud and rowdy when I’m having fun with friends. She gives me “the look” which is her advice to me to cool it. Most times I take it and comply, but there have been times when I was not able. When that happens, she gives me a lecture the next morning whereupon I learn the error of my ways. I take it too!

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Sitting in the waiting room, the thought crossed my mind that lives have been lost during anesthesia. It was then that I realized how much I relied on my sweet Kathy for everything, and how empty my life would be without her. The thought simply petrified me. I did my best to keep a straight face because I was not by myself, the room was full of others that were there for her too. When Dr. Mitchell came out to tell us that the surgery was a success and that she was just fine, I couldn’t keep the tears of relief from running down my face. I learned something that day that I really knew all along, and that is how much I love my wife, and how life would just not be worth living without her.

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The Frio Canyon Parks Association had its first meeting for 2018, Monday February 12th at 7pm. Officers for 2018 are Rudy Gonzalez-President, Amy Hubbard-Vice President, Mike Forman-Treasurer, and Brenda Gonzalez-Secretary. Members present were all officers, A.G. and Rita Hood and Tom and Fay Caldwell.

Minutes and Treasurer Report were read and approved from the previous meeting. A work day at the park will be announced in March. The walking trail will be resurfaced this Saturday if weather permits. The park WILL BE CLOSED Saturday, February 17th to avoid any injuries due to heavy machinery that will be in use. Leakey Little League will be seen using the park in the upcoming weeks. The Zumba classes are still in full swing weekly. The rental fee for the park building was increased to $75.00. This will help the organization keep up with the upkeep and maintenance of the park.

has shown interest in is outdoor volleyball and basketball courts. Any and all donations are welcomed. Make all checks payable to the FRIO CANYON PARKS ASSOCIATION mailing address is PO Box 361 Leakey, TX 78873. Volunteers are needed and you are encouraged to participate and help support your local park. Annual dues are $10 per family. The next three meetings are set for Monday May 14th, August 13th, and November 12th at 7pm. Come join us! Thank you for all of your support. The greatest gift you can give is your time.

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#24 – New Listing! Commercial Income Producing business on 10 AC near Garner State Park, fronts Hwy 83, 8 rental cabins, 2 RV sites, fully equipped restaurant with seating for 90, BBQ kitchen with built in pit. Possible partial financing WAC $1.2 million #22 – New Listing! 45 AC off scenic RR 337 between Leakey & Camp Wood, abundant native & exotic wildlife, RV’s & manufactured homes OK, no improvements, electric close $177,750 #23 – New Listing! 20.16 AC with 4WD Access, furnished hunter’s cabin with rainwater & solar harvest, blinds, feeders, generator, wood burning stove $109,500 #21 – New Listing! 15.66 AC with approx..1200 ft Creekfront, small cabin, city water available, mature oak trees, easy access, Whitetail & Axis Deer, antelope $264,500 #9 – New Listing! 32.18 AC Off Hwy 41 West of Garven’s Store, small cabin, older hunter’s mobile home, electricity, hunt Axis & Whitetail Deer & hogs $112,070 #19 – New Listing! FRIO RIVERFRONT HOME 2 BD/2.5 BA with Rock Fireplace near Garner State Park, carport, workshop, fencing, garden & fruit trees, gated community. Many Xtras included $499,500 #12 – REDUCED! 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 $382,000 #5 – REDUCED! Rustic Hillside Cabin, power, water & septic on 5 AC, long views from large covered deck, fronts county maintained road, minutes to Leakey & Frio River $109,000 #14 – REDUCED! 9.31 AC Spring fed creek, remote & private, 3/2 house w/screened porch & FP, well, electricity, workshop, fruit trees $165,000 #18 – 9.85 AC Remote, 4 wheel drive only access, metal cabin, rain harvest water system, solar electric, wood burning heater, blinds & feeders $58,000 #16 – 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 – 31.79 AC West of Leakey off scenic RR 337, cabin, generator, 3 blinds, 3 feeders, hunt Whitetail & Axis Deer, 4WD access $85,000 #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 #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 #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 #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 #32 – 27.22 AC+/- off Hwy 41 with plenty of cover & numerous oaks, lots of wildlife in area, electricity close $82,000 PENDING #20 – Business is Booming in Concan! Vacation Rentals with Prime Location near Garner State Park! Two 2/1 cabins & 5 Park Model RV’s all with utilities on 4.75 AC. Plenty of room for additional units $199,900 PENDING #1 – 6.57 AC fronts Wilson Creek, water well, electric, septic, caliche pad, 30 amp RV hook-up, spectacular hilltop views! $139,000 PENDING

“Vintage, Vino and Vuola” is our theme for the 2018 Friends of the Library Benefit Gala and we look forward to another fun-filled and successful event!

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GRANNY’S KITCHEN BACK TO BASICS....SURPRISE VALENTINE TREATS!

by Elaine Padgett Carnegie

In honor of the Holiday of Love we are featuring Sweet Treat Temptations this week. Easy recipes for your Valentine or for the kids! Happy Valentine’s Day!

RASPBERRY HEART CUPCAKES

1 package (2-layer size) white cake mix 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons McCormick® Raspberry Extract, divided 24 drops McCormick® Red Food Color 2 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened 4 cups confectioners’ sugar 5 tablespoons heavy cream Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare cake mix as directed on package. Remove 1 1/2 cups of the batter to medium bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon of the raspberry flavor and red food color. Pour into greased 8inch square baking pan. Reserve remaining batter. Bake 12 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack. Cut out 12 heart shapes with 1-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter. Set aside. Stir vanilla into reserved batter. Pour 1/2 off the batter evenly into 12 paperlined muffin cups. Press 1 cake heart vertically into center of each muffin cup. Pour remaining batter over top. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until top of cupcake is set. Cool cupcakes on wire rack.

Meanwhile, beat butter and remaining 2 teaspoons raspberry flavor in large bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar alternately with cream, beating well after each addition and scraping sides and bottom of bowl frequently. Frost cooled cupcakes with frosting.

HEART-SHAPED PAINTED SUGAR COOKIES

2 3/4 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 egg 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract 1 container (16 ounces) white frosting Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix flour and salt in large bowl. Set aside. Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Gradually beat in flour mixture on low speed until well mixed. Roll dough on generously floured surface to 1/4inch thickness. Cut out hearts with 3-inch heart-shaped cookie cutters. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges start to brown. Cool on baking sheets 1 minute. Remove to wire racks; cool completely. Spoon frosting into medium microwavable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 20 to 30 seconds, stirring every 10 seconds. (Frosting should be a pourable consistency.) Dip tops of cookies into frosting. Place frosted cookies on wire rack set over foil-covered baking sheet.

(The baking sheet will catch drips.) Let stand 10 minutes or until frosting is dried. Prepare 3 colors of Flavor Paints (see below). Paint stripes of red then medium pink then light pink on each cookie, cleaning paint brush in between colors. Let stand until paint is dried. Flavor Paints: Red: 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract and 1/2 teaspoon Red Food Color. Medium Pink: 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract and 10 drops Red Food Color Light Pink: 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract and 4 drops Red Food Color. For Ombre Design: Paint stripes of red then medium pink then light pink on each cookie, cleaning paint brush in between colors.

RED VELVET BROWNIE CONVERSATION HEARTS Turn an easy brownie mix into a Valentine’s Day treat with a heart-shaped cookie cutter.

BROWNIES 1 package (family-size) fudge brownie mix 1/2 cup sour cream

2 eggs 1 bottle (1 ounce) Red Food Color ICING 8 cups (2 pounds) confectioners’ sugar 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract Assorted Food Colors &/or Egg Dye For the Brownies, empty brownie mix into large bowl. Add sour cream, eggs and red food color; mix well. Spoon batter in greased 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake and cool as directed on package. Cut out cooled brownie with heart-shaped cookie cutters. Place brownies on wire rack set over baking sheet. For the Icing, mix confectioners’ sugar, water and corn syrup in medium saucepan. Cook on medium-low heat until sugar is melted, stirring occasionally. Stir in vanilla. Tint with desired food color. Spoon or pour icing over top and sides of brownies. (If icing becomes too stiff, gently reheat to pouring consistency.) Let stand until icing is set. Use remaining icing to decorate or write on brownies, if desired. Pour small amount icing into small resealable plastic bag. Snip off a tiny piece from the corner. Squeeze through hole in bag to decorate or write on brownies. Let stand until icing is set.

VERY VALENTINE GLAZE

This is a frosting that sets firmly so you can decorate Valentine treats with this simple glaze tinted with Red Food Color. Use this to frost Brownies or cookies, cake squares, etc, and decorate with sprinkles or candy hearts or whatever you have on hand.

1/2 cup white chocolate chips 1 tablespoon milk 4 to 8 drops Red Food Color Place chocolate chips and milk in microwavable bowl.

Microwave on MEDIUM 1 1/2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute.

Microwave additional 30 seconds, if needed. The chocolate will retain some of its original shape. Remove from microwave and stir until completely melted.

TRUFFLE FUDGE

12 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate, coarsely chopped 8 ounces white baking chocolate, coarsely chopped, divided 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk 1 tablespoon Red Food Color 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Place semi-sweet chocolate and 6 ounces of the white chocolate in large microwavable bowl. Add sweetened condensed milk; mix well.

Microwave on HIGH 2 to 3 minutes or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring after every minute. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Stir in food color and vanilla. Pour chocolate mixture into foil-lined 9-inch square baking pan. Sprinkle with remaining 2 ounces chopped white chocolate.

Refrigerate 2 hours or until fudge is set. Use foil to lift out of pan onto cutting board. Cut into 36 pieces. Store in tightly covered container at cool room temperature

Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Hill Country Herald Page 13

REAL COUNTY SHERIFF NATHAN T. JOHNSON

6:30 a.m. - 2 pm

MONTHLY REPORT BEGINNING DATE END DATE st January 1 , 2018 January 31st, 2018 INVESTIGATIONS / Grand Jury 18 of the 2008 F150 and it is INVESTIGATIONS / CASES / INCIDENTS: CASES / INCIDENTS: OTHER – LEAKEY now on line as a reserve NEW CASES OPENED THISNone MONTH 7 new cases – 1 reopenedAREA case PREVIOUS CASES STILL BEING INVESTIGATED 4 NEW CASES OPENED Attorney General (AG) SUBDIVISIONS vehicle CASES CLOSED THIS MONTH 5 THIS MONTH None 23 We still need some CASES REFERRED TO OTHER AGENCY 1 7 new CASES cases –FILED 1 reopened Child Protective Services COMMUNITY plumbing work done on the FOR CHARGES 2 case (CPS) INTERACTION: jail and need to install a cut PREVIOUS CASES STILL None NCCISD scholastic events off WARRANT SERVICE (total number of warrants served / on-view arrests made) BEING INVESTIGATED Justice Court PCT 1&2 ALARM CALLS: valve for the individual cells Misdemeanor 2 Felony 3 4 None 0 We have been awarded the Capias / CapiasTHIS Pro-Fine / Funds Collected 0 CASES CLOSED Justice Court PCT 3&4 ASSIST OTHER AGENCY grant for Body Armor and MONTH None : will be purchasing it for CITATIONS ISSUED (do not include verbal or written warnings) 5 TRANSPORTS 12 the officers soon Justice Court Precincts 1&2 13 CASES REFERRED TO 3&4 Out of county (Bandera / MOTORIST ASSIST(S): We are working on grants Justice Court Precincts 7 OTHER AGENCY Uvalde / Rocksprings) 12 for other equipment and COURT BAILIFF / COURT ROOM SECURITY DUTIES CONDUCTED 1 3 VEHICLE CRASH personnel this month th nd Commissioners Court Jan 8 / Jan 22 CASES FILED FOR Out of area – REPORTS: TECHNOLOGY th County Court CHARGES 0 6Jan 8th We hope to apply for District Court Jan 5 2 Out of state – RECOVERED STOLEN grant funding to be able to Grand Jury None WARRANT 0 PROPERTY: purchase body cameras and AttorneySERVICE General (AG) None Child Protective Services (CPS) Nonedonkeys from Walter (total number of warrants CIVIL PROCESS (Writs Two a Justice Court PCT 1&2 None served / on-view arrests / Subpoenas / Summons / White Road couple more unit cameras None made)Justice Court PCT 3&4 Evictions etc) TRAINING RECEIVED: as well as the computer Misdemeanor ATTEMPTS None hardware to store the data TRANSPORTS 2 0 / Rocksprings) GOALS / ISSUES / TRAINING Out of county (Bandera / Uvalde 3 FelonyOut of area – COMPLETED SERVICE NEEDS: We have several 0 Out of state – 0 3 1 – Criminal Subpoena STAFF legislatively mandated Capias / Capias Pro-Fine / – Zavala County Dale Foster is continuing to classes that our staff will be PROCESS (WritsSECURITY / Subpoenas / Summons / Evictions etc) Funds CIVIL Collected CHECKS / volunteer and will hopefully attending ATTEMPTS 0 0 FOOT PATROL / VEHICLE finish his training so as they become available COMPLETED SERVICE 1 – Criminal Subpoena – Zavala County CITATIONS ISSUED (do PATROL he can be a relief dispatcher OTHER not include verbal orCHECKS written /LEAKEY AREA &/ VEHICLEonPATROL his own. We continue to NEEDS: SECURITY FOOT PATROL warnings) BUSINESS need AED devices for the court LEAKEY AREA & BUSINESS DISTRICT DISTRICT 20 a 5 CAMP WOOD AREA & BUSINESS DISTRICT 10 Justice Court Precincts 1&2 20 th house / jail REAGAN WELLS RESIDENTIAL AREA 1 13 CAMP WOOD AREA & dispatcher MILES TRAVELED IN OUTLYING RANCHES / HOMESTEADS / RIVER CAMPS 15 JusticeOTHER Court –Precincts 3&4 BUSINESS DISTRICT and have written a grant to SERVICE: CAMP WOOD AREA SUBDIVISIONS 18 7 10 help 8,565.4 OTHER – LEAKEY AREA SUBDIVISIONS 23 fund the position for COURT BAILIFF / COURT REAGAN WELLS the upcoming year.

HOURS OF OFFICER P.O. BOX 445 LEAKEY, TX 78873 PHONE: 830-232-5201 FAX: 830-232-5102 E-MAIL: sheriffnathanjohnson@co.real.tx.us ROOM SECURITY RESIDENTIAL AREA Jonathan Ortiz has hit the SERVICE: DUTIES CONDUCTED 1 ground running and has 998.86 (does not include Commissioners Court OUTLYING RANCHES / begun to engage with the vacation time or dispatch/ Jan 8 th / Jan 22 nd HOMESTEADS / RIVER Camp Wood community and jail hours) County Court CAMPS is doing a good job FINES AND FEES Jan 8 th 15 BUILDINGS / VEHICLE / COLLECTED: District Court OTHER – CAMP WOOD EQUIPMENT $0.00 Jan 5 th AREA SUBDIVISIONS We have finished the repairs

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REAL COUNTY CONSTABLE KEVIN CHISUM

MONTHLY REPORT Dates Covered In Report st January 1 , 2017 January 31st 2017 GENERAL REPORT CITATIONS REPORT I startedA. theGENERAL month driving to Fort Worth to pick up a JP 1&2 -16 I started the month driving to Fort Worth to pick up a suspect suspect in an Unauthorized use of a Motor Vehicle case JP 3&4in–an 2 Unauthorized use of a Motor Vehicle case for the Sheriff’s Office. I impounded 2 vehicles for no insurance and no driver license, one in for the Sheriff’s impounded 2 vehicles for no two individuals FINES /for FEES COLLECTED CampOffice.

WoodIand one in Leakey.

I arrested Possession of a Controlled Substance insurance and no driver license, one Camp Wood JP I1&2 – Noneto spend more time in Camp (Methamphetamine) and in impounded thatand vehicle as well. am trying Wood. one in Leakey.

I arrested two individuals for Possession JP 3&4 – None B. COMMUNITY INTERACTION / SERVICE of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine) and Process Service Fees: $0.00 Attended the Real County Livestock Show.

Have made severalASSISTS appearances at Leakey basketball impounded that vehicle as well. I am trying to spend AGENCY games. more time in Camp Wood.

Assist in locating wanted COMMUNITY / SERVICE persons on warrant list C. LAW INTERACTION ENFORCEMENT / PEACE OFFICER DUTIES Attended the Real County Livestock Show. Have made CIVIL PROCESS SERVED several appearances Leakey basketball games.

Writs / Subpoenas / Summons / 1. atCOURT BAILIFF DUTIES LAW ENFORCEMENT / PEACE OFFICER DUTIES Evictions etc… - 1 · Justice Court PCT 1&2 0 · Justice Court PCT 3&4 COURT BAILIFF DUTIES OTHER0 County Court 1 & EQUIPMENT • Justice Court PCT· 1&2 0 BUILDING · District Court 0 • Justice Court PCT 3&4 0 ISSUES · Attorney General (AG) Court 0 • County Court 1 · Child Protective Services (CPS)WatchGuard Court 0in DVR is having some • District Court 0 · Grand Jury issues so far,0I’ve been able to work • Attorney General·(AG) Court 0 through.

Other • Child Protective Services (CPS) Court 0 TECHNOLOGY ISSUES SERVICE • Grand Jury 0 2. WARRANT a camera Warrants served (Misdemeanor / Felony /Need Capias) – 0 for crime • Other scenes, evidence, injuries to 3.

INVESTIGATIONS CONDUCTED WARRANT SERVICE victims, and crashes.

Cases / complaints to investigate Warrants served (Misdemeanor / Felony / Capias) – 2 GOALS / PROJECTS Cases still open – 2 –0 Continue deter crime and apprehend Cases closed – 1 criminals in Real County INVESTIGATIONS CONDUCTED 4. CASES FILED – 2 Serve the people of Real County Cases / complaints to investigate County Attorney – 1cases filed CURRENT AGENCY NEEDS Cases still open – 2 Attorney – 0 cases filed Current vehicle is 10 years old and has Cases closed – 1 District Other - 0 145,000 miles.

CASES FILED 5. TRANSPORTS BUDGET / EXPENDITURES County Attorney – 1cases filed Conducted transports for the sheriff’s office: Travel and Uniform funds are in the District Attorney – 0 cases filed Out of county (Bandera / Uvalde / Rocksprings) – 2 inmate transports Other - 0 Out of area – 1 inmate transport red for the year.

TOTAL HOURS OF SERVICE TRANSPORTS Out of state – 0 Total hours of service loggedConducted transports for the sheriff’s office: P.O. BOX 445 LEAKEY, TX 78873 PHONE: 830-232-5201 FAX: 830-232-5102 E-MAIL: constable@co.real.tx.us 121.75 hours Out of county (Bandera / Uvalde / Rocksprings) MILES TRAVELED – 2 inmate transports Total miles traveled in execution of Out of area – 1 inmate transport constable duties __1,787 miles Out of state – 0

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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.

Leakey Auto Supply is now accepting applications for part-time help with the possibility of it becoming a full-time position.

Applicant should be able to operate the computer for parts lookup, ordering and invoicing. Must be able to learn and keep up with an ever-changing auto parts market.

Good customer service skills are a must.

Some heavy lifting is required.

Applications available at Leakey Auto Supply.

Hwy 83 N. Leakey, TX 830-232-6656.

Special Education Aide Leakey ISD has a current opening for a Special Education Aide. $12/hour, 40-hour work week Monday-Friday until the end of May. The application is at www.leakeyisd.org website under Human Resources, Support Personnel Application. Mail application to Campus Principal DeeAnna Blanton at PO Box 1129, Leakey 78873 Direct questions to dblanton@leakeyisd.net.

Wanted: FORKLIFT OPERATOR to move drums in and out of warehouse. Some warehouse paper work and product marking may be required. Must be able to work with office people in English. Will train.

Apply in person at Texarome – 1585 E. Ranch Road 337 (Bi-lingual Spanish/English useful).

Tel: 830/232-6079 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Real County Justice of the Peace has an opening for a part-time clerk position for the Camp Wood location. Computer knowledge and experience with basic office machines preferred, a high school diploma or GED required. Pre-employment drug screening is required. Applications may be picked up from the following locations: Real County Treasurer, Leakey, Real County Justice of the Peace, Leakey and Camp Wood, or from the Real County website at www.co.real.tx.us.

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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 Hiring Housekeepers To clean Cabins and laundry attendant Full time Please call 830-232-5400 Help Wanted Bullard’s Auto Body Shop 830-597-3368 Cleaning Personnel Needed: Now hiring housekeepers for the upcoming summer season to clean cabins. Must be dependable, responsible, and have your own means of transportation. All cleaning supplies will be provided. Please email resume to whisk eymountaininn@gmail.com or call (830)232-6797.

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Gentle Easy Calving. Reasonably Priced Patrick Crosby 210-826-1695 or 830-665-3267

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.

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King Size Bedroom Suite includes Dresser, Chest, End table, Lamp, Mattress , Foundation, and Headboard. Call 830 232-4183 or 830 734-7925

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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.

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.

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.

Housekeeper Needed: Now hiring a year around housekeeper to clean cabins. Off season work will include deep cleaning and some miscellaneous jobs. We are looking for a dependable individual who takes pride in their work and works well with others. Please pick up an application at Seven Buff Cabins, 4251 County Road 348, Concan or call 830-232-5260.

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.

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Come look at this beautiful like new stone veneer 4 bedroom 4 1⁄2 bath home in the Frio Pecan Farm with over 800 sf of covered patios along with an inground pool and a firepit. This property will pay for itself as it has been grossing $60,000 annually. Just a short walk to the Frio River. $469,000

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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.

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 Established Auto Parts Store located in the heart of Leakey. Well established, great business in a great location. $259,000 plus inventory!

Price Reduced!! 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. $225,000.

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.

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270 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 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.

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 $89,500.

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 $89,500

RESIDENTIAL

ACROSS 1. Seraglio 6. Wagers 10. Fur 14. A kind of macaw 15. Reflected sound 16. Dogfish 17. A belligerent little mongrel dog 18. German for “Madam” 19. Poetic foot 20. Equivalent 22. Bites 23. Man’s best friend 24. Corridors 26. Associate 30. Poplar tree 32. Mistake 33. Prophetesses 37. Disable 38. Avowed

39. Bristle 40. Sledding 42. Exclamation expressive of regret 43. Standards 44. Grass cutting tool 45. Garden tool 47. Eastern Standard Time 48. Soil 49. Finch-like bird 56. Decorative case 57. Broad valley 58. Lofty nest 59. Gambling game 60. Not odd 61. Rock 62. Biblical garden 63. A musical pause 64. Dispatches DOWN 1. Dagger handle

2. District 3. Shower 4. At one time (archaic) 5. Bullfighter 6. Confuse 7. Beige 8. Part of a comparison 9. Not northern 10. In a non-hurting manner 11. Electronic letters 12. Hobbles 13. Checks 21.

Unruly crowd 25. Beer 26. Skirt lines 27. By mouth 28. French cheese 29. Designation 30. Eras

31. Large mass of ice 33. Breaststroke 34. Chair 35. Carve in stone 36. Rice beer 38. More conniving 41. Deity 42. She plays roles 44. South southeast 45. Located 46. Wrinkled fruit 47. What’s happening 48. Apollo astronaut Slayton 50. Overhang 51. Beers 52. 8 bits of data 53. Weightlifters pump this 54. Peel 55. D D D D

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.

River front home in Rivertree! Three-bedroom, two bath home on 4.38 acres on the Frio River. $459,000.

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!!! 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.

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 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.

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

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FOR REAL COUNTY JUDGE

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