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My name is Shawn Streib Gray and I’m seeking the office of County Commissioner, Precinct 2. I am a long-time resident of Real County whose family has deep roots in the Frio Canyon. After graduating from Leakey ISD in 1985, I attended the University of Texas at Austin where I graduated with a BBA in 1989. I spent 12 years as a high school Career & Technology teacher in the Round Rock ISD. I returned to my hometown when my oldest child was entering Kindergarten and it was the best decision we ever made! I am currently the owner/broker of Frio Canyon Real Estate, having built the business from the ground up. My husband, Steve Gray, and I are the proud parents of a son and a daughter; both of whom graduated from Leakey ISD and currently attend Texas A&M University. We are members of the Leakey United Methodist Church and actively volunteer and support numerous organizations in the community including the Frio Canyon EMS, Leakey ISD, PTO, Booster Club, Friends of the Library and more. I served on the RCAD Board of Directors and am a current Director of the Rio Frio Cemetery Association. I have served as a school board trustee for 9 years; my term ends in
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REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WANTED PERSONS AND FUGITIVES
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JUST FOR GRINS
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DAUGHTERS ENJOY AMERICAN HISTORY QUIZ AT JANUARY MEETING ............................ Page 6
JACK HAYS AND THE FROST WEED
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INDEX Legals/Jail Register ... . Page 3Community News ......... Page 4-6 Feature Story ................ Page 7 Community Events.........Page 8-9 Obituaries ...................... Page 10 Classifieds ..................... Page 14
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GRAY SEEKS REAL COUNTY COMMISSIONER POSITION
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May and I am not seeking re-election. As Commissioner, I will work diligently to navigate the challenges associated with the inevitable growth of Real County while fostering the quality of life that we value in this beautiful area. To accomplish this, we must be proactive rather than reactive and seek opportunities for good, viable economic development. Ensuring adequate support for those departments and organizations which provide for the health and safety of our community will be a top priority. I also see a need for a systematic approach and schedule for county road maintenance. Communication is key in achieving these goals, and I am always willing and available to listen to concerns and will keep constituents informed by utilizing social media and local publications. My education, career experiences, school board service, appraisal board service, and familiarity with the people and geography of this county have prepared me to serve as Commissioner of Precinct 2. I am a conservative visionary and will bring fresh energy and new perspective to the Commissioner’s Court. I would appreciate YOUR vote!
City of Uvalde joins Uvalde County Underground Water Conservation District Lawsuit The City of Uvalde, Texas on Friday joined in a lawsuit along with the Uvalde County Underground Water Conservation District (UCUWCD) and other plaintiffs to protect area residents and businesses from attempts by the Edwards Aquifer Authority (EAA) to unfairly grab water from the Uvalde County area. The suit is in reaction to EAA rules, including recent revisions, that allow
outside interests to pump 100 percent of a landowner’s water elsewhere. The rules, which are unsupported by state law, violate the Legislature’s longstanding mandate that a landowner may sell 50 percent of his or her water but the other 50 percent must remain with the land. The original suit was filed January 16, and the city joined the plaintiffs as an intervener on February 2. “The City of Uvalde’s participation
is welcome news. We look forward to other area governmental entities joining us in this fight,” said Celina Romero, attorney for the original plaintiffs. Vic Hilderbran, UCUWCD’s General Manager, echoed Romero’s position. “There’s no better way to show constituents that you mean it, when you claim you’ll protect their interests, than to actively fight against attempts by outsiders to take their water,”
NCJH Girls Basketball at District Tournament In District Tournament play the Panthers once again met up with Medina for their first competition of the day. The Panthers got off to a little bit of a slow start but made some adjustments to finish the first half with a 15-5 lead. Moving in to the second half the Panther defense picked up creating offensive opportunities in the third quarter. The Panthers finished the game with a 25-7 win. In the second round, the Panthers met up with Utopia, one of the toughest teams in the District. The Panthers got off to a very rough start. They had a few break downs defensively and when offensive opportunities arose they just couldn’t seem to get the ball in the basket. The third quarter proved to be just as frustrating offensively as the first half of the game. Defensively though the Panthers were able to hold the Lady Buffaloes to scoring just 5 more
points. In the final quarter of the game the Panthers were able to pick up some much needed points but just couldn’t make up the difference in such a short
amount of time. The Panthers were defeated 35-15. Playing for 3rd Place the Panthers faced off with the Rocksprings Angoras.
UPCOMING ELECTION INFORMATION The primary in March will decide the candidates for each party for the November 2018 election. The winning candidate will take office January 2019. Real County positions up for election will be the Real County Sheriff, Real County Judge, Real County District/ County Clerk, Real County Treasurer, Real County Justice of the Peace, Real County Commissioner’s Precinct 2 and Precinct 4 and Real County Constable. So far, here are the official filing (Campaign Treasurer form) from the Real County Clerk’s office: Real County Judge - Gary Overbay, J.D. Martinez and Bella Rubio, Real County Clerk - D’Ann Green, Real County Sheriff - Nathan Johnson, Real County Justice
of the Peace - Dianne Rogers and Lana Carr, Real County Constable - Kevin Chisum, Real County Treasurer - Mairi Gray, Real County Commissioner Pct. 2 - Bryan Shackelford and Shawn Gray, Real County Commissioner Pct. 4 - Charles Hunger and Rudy Gonzalez. We have 12 Elected Officals in our County government, 8 out of those 12 are up for election. Real County has a total of 4 positions that have been appointed to fill out the terms of former
Hilderbran said. The suit asks the court to permanently enjoin the Edwards Aquifer Authority from their rule change, and if UCUWCD and other plaintiffs prevail, the move would protect Uvalde County residents’ water from being pumped out of the area for use in other regions of the state.
By Coach Toby Kramer
Tensions were high but the Panthers were determined. The first quarter was a point for point match 4-4. Moving through the second quarter the Panthers had a breakdown defensively allowing some penetrations to the basket giving the Angoras a 3 point lead going in to half-time. Coming back from half-time the Panthers were struggling offensively. Then, in the fourth quarter, it was as if someone had flipped a switch and the light in the Panther’s eyes came on. A spark of Panther aggression and determination and the fight was on. The Panther defense turned up the heat and sent the Angoras into meltdown and the Panthers began making layup after layup and drive after drive putting up 10 points to not only close the gap but to take the lead. The Panthers finished the game victorious 25-21!
by Julie Becker
elected officials. March 6, 2018 is Election Day for the Primary. November 6, 2018 is Election Day. EARLY VOTING BEGINS FEBRUARY 20th THRU MARCH 2nd, 2018 REAL COUNTY COURTHOUSE ELECTION DAY MARCH 6th 7:00 A.M. UNTIL 7:00 P.M. In other local elections the City of Leakey will have three positions up for re-election. Those up for re-election are
Mayor Harry Schneemann and council members Carl Jensen and Bob Bowers. Thus far the city secretary states there are two filings for the Mayor position, Harry Schneemann and Vincent Becker. In the Leakey ISD School Board election three trustee positions will be up for re-election, Amy Springer, Shawn Gray, and Tammie Dugat. May 5, 2018 is Election day. Above all VOTE! Be informed, ask questions. If you want to know more from a candidate find them, call them, text them, seek them out. This is a very important election in our communities. Don’t sit idly by and complain once it’s over, VOTE!
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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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For Your REAL COUNTY JUDGE Pol.Adv. Pd. by Sue Pryse, Campaign Treasurer PO Box 972 Leakey, TX 78873
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JAIL REGISTER
Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report
January 28 - February 3, 2018
January 28 - February 3, 2018 Allen, Nathanial Harrison, 44 W/M, Kerrville, Texas, A/O Constable Chisum, Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear, A/D 2/2/2018 Transferred to Kerr County Jail
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
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.
01/28/2018 @ • 1743 responded to Texas State Highway 55 south of Camp Wood for a reckless driver 01/29/2018 @ • 505 responded to Three Sisters Lodging on River Road in Camp Wood for suspicious activity 01/30/2018 @ • 737 responded to a residence on South Leon Klink in Camp Wood for a trespasser
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1236 responded to Third Street in Camp Wood for suspicious activity 02/02/2018 @ 1826 responded to a residence on Pendley Road off of Walter White Ranch Road south of Leakey for a break in. 2207 responded to a residence on Pendley Road off of Walter White Ranch Road south of Leakey for a disturbance
REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WANTED PERSONS AND FUGITIVES
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 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
HOLDING 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
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 Memberimpede Breath/Circulation, District, 12/12/2017, Bandera Falcon, Juan Jesus 30 Day Jail Sentence- Poss CS PG1<1G District 1/3/2018 30 Days CJT 11/17/2017 N/A Edwards 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 Sisneros, Miranda Claire Violation of Probation Injury to a Child District 1/18/2018 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 Moore,Austin Willared, Bail Jumping Failure to Appear, County 1/28
HILL COUNTRY HERALD 337 RR 337 West P.O. Box 822 Leakey, Texas 78873 (830) 232-6294 (830) 433-1424 Published Each Wednesday Julie Becker/Editor/Publisher Billie Franklin, Sabinal Correspondent
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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)
Real County Sheriff's O ffice PUBLIC NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Notice is hereby given to all interested persons who may have a lawful ownership interest in the following property held by the Real County Sheriff’s Office. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: · Mossberg Rifle / .270 Caliber with Weaver Scope · 2005 Nissan Pickup · 2010 Homemade Trailer · 1998 Honda 4-wheeler · Misc tools and supplies, wheelbarrows, and ladder Any person desiring to make a claim for property listed in this public notice must file a claim of ownership with the Real County Sheriff’s Office for said property within 30 days from the date the property was first published in this notice. If a claim is not timely filed by that date, the property will be deemed abandoned and the owner will have abandoned all legal interest and claim to said property. At such time the Real County Sheriff’s Office shall seek a court order for disposition or destruction. Sufficient documentation, including a description of the property, serial / VIN / or other identifying numbers, must be presented to establish, with reasonable certainty, that the person claiming the property is the owner. Owners establishing a claim must also have a legal ability to possess the property. A Show Cause Hearing will be scheduled in the Real County Justice Court to determine lawful ownership of any undocumented assertions of property ownership. Claims may be established by contacting Sheriff Nathan T. Johnson at the Real County Sheriff’s Office 146 S. Hwy 83 Leakey, TX 78873 830-232-5201
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• Feb. 2 – HS BB Senior Night • Feb. 3 – JH BB Tournament @ Leakey • Feb. 5 – Blood Drive – Methodist Church • Feb. 6 – HS BB @ Barksdale • Feb. 13 – HS BB @ Knippa • Feb. 15 – OAP Clinic @ Edgewood • Feb. 16 – End of 4th Six Weeks • Feb. 20 – HS Boys Golf @ Bandera • Feb. 21 – HS Girls Golf @ Bandera • Feb. 24 – VASE UIL @ Marshal HS in San Antonio • Feb. 28 – Band Contest TBA • March 7 – District OAP @ SWTJC • March 12-16 – Spring Break
Congratulations to Ella Kyleburg for qualifying for the Texas Archery in the Schools Program State Tournament. She will competing in March in Belton, TX. February 8 from 4pm-6pm at Chisum Construction - there will be a Thank You Card workshop for those students who competed in the Real County Stock Show. Congrats to the Miles Across Texas Runners: 2nd grade – 187.21 Miles (Lee 9.8, Karsyn 9.5) 3rd grade – 182.41 Miles (Ben 23.6, Aidan 14) 4th grade – 302.22 Miles (Mallory 14.8, Jasiah 14.8) 5th grade – 228.61 miles (Anna 15.2, Nicholas 12.6)
Make sure you submit your photos for the Sweet Siblings photo contest for the Leakey Yearbook. Winning photos get a spot in this year’s Eagle Family spread!! Email entries to kguerra@leakeiyisd.net by February 14th.
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The flu has not left our area and according to DSHS it will peak mid February. Here at school we are still experiencing large number of absent students. If your child has missed school just let the office know and Angela they can get all the work for make up so Downum Leakey your child will not fall behind. Try to stay ISD well. Nurse On a bright note our elementary students are racking up the miles: MILES ACROSS TEXAS RUNNERS; 2nd grade, 187.21 miles 3rd grade, 182.41 miles 4th grade, 302.22 miles 5th grade, 228.61 miles These students are really making the miles with the encouragement
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CONGRATULATIONS to E. Kylberg for qualifying for the Texas Archery in the Schools Program State Tournament! She was in the top 100 of all elementary girls in the state that shot in qualifying tournaments. Kylberg will be representing Leakey at the state tournament this March in Belton, TX.
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NCJH Girls Basketball vs. Medina Monday, January 29th the Panthers began wrapping up their season by traveling to Medina. Both B Team and A Team brought home blowout victories. In B Team play the Panthers had a 12-2 lead at the end of the 1st quarter. Aggressive defense and offensive conversions led to a 26-2 lead at the end of the 2nd quarter. In the third quarter the Panthers worked on stall
tactics running time off the clock but never slacking on defense and only giving up 1 point, ending the quarter 29-3. In the final quarter of the game the put in 4 more points to finish the game up with a final score of 33-3. In A Team action the Panthers came out on fire. Intense pressure and fast break layups throughout the first half of the game
led to a 36-3 lead. In the third quarter the Panthers scored another 12 points giving them a 48-5 lead. In the final quarter of the game the Panthers worked on moving the ball around for that uncontested layup shot allowing them to score 6 more points to end the game with a 54-5 victory.
The Dave and Daphne Show Returns to Devine!
From classic country to Broadway, from pop songs to Southern Gospel to blues, the Dave & Daphne Show will bring high energy and marvelous music to the stage at the George S.
Woods Community Center in Devine. Dave and Daphne are professional musicians and entertainers who live in Nashville, yet travel worldwide with their show, “THE DAVE & DAPHNE SHOW”.
The duo tours in Texas during February and the Devine Area Artists’ Series was lucky to be able to book them again.! Roy Clark considered Dave Salyer to be one of the most fabulous guitarist on the planet. Dave was Barbara Mandrell’s lead guitarist for 10 years. His repertoire ranges from “Orange Blossom Special” to “Flight of the Bumblebee”. In addition he is an accomplished vocalist, songwriter and humorist.! Daphne Anderson grew up in Albany Georgia. She has toured with some of the greatest Southern Gospel Music groups of all time including the Bill Gaither Group. She was selected as the Southern Gospel Music Female Vocalist of the Year. With a voice considered
to be a cross between Patsy Cline and Shania Twain, she also does impressions of Loretta Lynn, Whitney Houston, Liza Minnelli, and Etta James to name a few. ! February 24 at 7:30 p.m. is the date and time for The Dave & Daphne Show! Single tickets at the door are $10. Students K-12 are admitted free if accompanied by an adult. The Devine Area Artists’ Series is made possible by 44 underwriters and four sponsors: A Bushel and a Peck, Lytle State Bank, Mark Kidd’s State Farm Insurance, and Security Bank of Devine. The last concert of the season will be the Haywire Blue Grass Band from Kerrville on April 7.
Trans-Pecos The Trans-Pecos is the region west of the Pecos River, bounded by the Rio Grande on the south and west, and on the north by the thirty-second parallel, which forms the boundary with the state of New Mexico. Most of the region’s physical and cultural landscape has little in common with the rest of the state. It also possesses some of the most varied, distinctive, and spectacular scenery in Texas. The Trans-Pecos offers higher elevations than can be found anywhere else in Texas. The highest peak in the state, Guadalupe Peak (elevation 8,749 feet), is located in the TransPecos, as are all Texas peaks higher than 5,000 feet. In general, the Trans-Pecos exhibits some of the highest average maximum temperatures found in Texas during the winter and some of the lowest average temperatures in summer. Aridity imposes a major constraint on vegetation in the Trans-Pecos. Soils, topography, temperatures, and precipitation variations result in significant variations in vegetation from place to place within the region. Although the El Paso area was partially explored by Europeans beginning late in the 1500s, the Trans-Pecos saw no real European settlement until Texas became a part of the United States. Before the Civil War a small settlement was established on the Texas side of the river at El Paso, and some mining activity was taking place in Presidio County. The combination of aridity, isolation, and roving bands of Apache and Comanche Indians discouraged rural settlements in the region, which are still the least populated areas in Texas.
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The cultural landscape of the Trans-Pecos, like the physical one, has more in common with the Southwest than with the rest of Texas. Extensive cattle grazing is the dominant commercial land use in rural areas of the Trans-Pecos. Despite this fact, the region supports only about 2 percent of the cattle in Texas. They are more often worked by the stereotypical cowboy here than elsewhere. There is virtually no rain-fed agriculture in the region, as only small scattered areas have sufficient water for irrigation, and even irrigated agriculture is confined to a small fraction of the land area of the lowest basins. High-quality cotton, pecans, alfalfa, and vegetables such as tomatoes, onions, and chiles are the major crops of the region. Water may become even less abundant in the future because of the increasing depths from which it must be pumped and the increasing cost of energy to run the pumps. Agriculture in the region is also threatened by the ongoing conversion of farmland to urban uses in the Rio Grande valley above and below El Paso. Although the Trans-Pecos is not traditionally noted for its mineral production, economically valuable deposits of petroleum and various minerals are scattered throughout the region. Tourism is important in such sites as the Big Bend and Guadalupe Mountains national parks and the nearby Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico. The Trans-Pecos has several other historical and recreational areas, including Hueco Tanks State Historical Park, Fort Davis National Historic Site, and Big Bend Ranch State Natural Area. Taken together, the Trans-Pecos region is one of the most interesting in the Lone Star State.
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SABINAL HAPPENINGS
Medicare Change
by Modine Horton and Brother Monty Benson. The Perfectly Imperfect Ladies Retreat to be held at Alto Frio Baptist Encampment February 9 - 11 levels are: Track 1 for 2 nights, meals, t-shirt & retreat; Track 2 for 1 night, meals, t-shirt & retreat; and Track 3 for meals, t-shirt, & retreat. To register: http://www.altofrio.com/ladies.html and $20 will hold your spot. Contact Nova Cole if you need more details. The youth, under the direction of Joe Redus, have been busy preparing cookies, really big cookies, for Valentines Day. Chasity Dean is guiding them in the kitchen enterprise. They will be selling them, going house to house, on Valentines Day. Monies earned will fund youth activities.
Between April 2018 and April 2019, those on Medicare will be receiving a new card. This one will not have your social security number on the card; in its place there will be an actual Medicare Card number. Make sure your mailing address is correct and up to date. Be aware that scammers know about this and do not provide your new number to anyone over the phone. Be on guard. The cards will arrive at different times and just because your neighbor gets his or hers, do not be alarmed, yours will arrive in time. For concerns, or if your address needs correction, contact Social Security at http: //www.ssa.gov/myaccount; call 1-800772-1213; or for TTY users the number is 1-800-325-0778. This is a change for the better.
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A bingo at the Sabinal Senior Citizens Center will be held on Thursday, February 8, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. That’s tomorrow! Bring a prize and play for the fun of it. Everyone is invited to have a great time. Snacks will be available. No cost involved, except your prize.
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The deadline for entries for It’s Time Texas is drawing near, March 4. Be sure and get your selfies in, your stories in, so that Sabinal can win! A reminder at the post office is there to encourage you in your efforts.
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The Sabinal Neighborhood Watch will meet at First Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m. on February 13. This meeting is open to anyone interested in protecting your or your neighbor’s property. Stick together to fight crime.
No Limits Dance
The Lounge was the scene of a redcarpeted Valentine’s dance for the members of No Limits. A good crowd was on hand to enjoy the music provided by DJ Liz Alejandro and friends. A special guest, Cheyanne McGehee, came from the Big Springs Charter School, north of Leakey, to enjoy the festivities. During the dance, a meal was served to all in attendance. Then they presented gifts to the No Limits attendees.
will be soup and sandwiches at 6:30 p.m. followed by the Lenten Service to be held at 7 p.m.
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Come one, come all to Friday night’s “All You Can Eat Bean and Cornbread Supper” from 5:30 to 7: 30 p.m. Wednesday night Bible study is at 6:30 p.m. and is on the Book of James. Come and learn with us.
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Providing the music this past Sunday were Barbara Dillahunty and Sharon Counselman. The Communion basket offering went to H.O.P.E, Outreach of Brackettville this past Sunday. Following the church service Texas Ranger Wayne Matthews spoke to interested parties covering the topic of congregational security and safety. It was explained that the Sutherland Springs incident brought to the attention that the church needs to be diligent and have in mind what to do to protect the congregation in case of fire, emergency, train derailment, or shooter. Having been brought up in school and taught to hide under something, we need to rethink. Move, get out of harm’s way, think of which exit is farther from the danger and leave quickly. No matter where you are, always have a plan, just in case. After you are safe, then call 911. On February12, “The Class Meeting” will have dinner at 6:30 p.m. and discussion at 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday, February 14, there will be a come and go from 9 to 11 a.m. and a brief evening service at 6:30 p.m. The Lenten Message series will be on Resurrection - Risen Life. The youth met at the home of Curtis and Kim Stewart for a Super Bowl party Sunday evening. It is open to all youth, regardless of affiliation.
St. Patrick’s Catholic
Altar flowers were given in loving memory of Maria (Maruka) Alejandro by Robbie and Sylvia Alejandro. You will not be forgotten. The Together in Holiness Catholic Marriage Conference will be held Saturday, February 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament in San Antonio. More information can be found on the bulletin board.
Church of Christ
The Sunday school lesson this past Sunday was on Making Prayer Worship. When speaking to the Lord, be filled with thanksgiving, in harmony with God’s will, and have faith. Leave the want list for Santa Claus.
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On February 13, Tuesday, at 6: 30 p.m., the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper will be held in the Fellowship Hall. The Ash Wednesday Service, marking the
DAUGHTERS ENJOY AMERICAN HISTORY QUIZ AT JANUARY MEETING Ladies enjoyed answering some challenging history questions and being reminded of important details at the January meeting of the Uvalde de las Encinas Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), at El Progreso Library in Uvalde on Saturday, January 20th. An American Revolution Quiz, provided by Treasurer Sharon Hubble, was informative and entertaining, and created some lively discussion. When the answers were reviewed, Mrs. Hubble stated that the questions were originally used for seventh grade students in past years. Twenty-two members, including one from Minnesota, attended this first DAR meeting of the new year. The ritual was led by
Regent Lesley Jones to begin the meeting, and reports given by Secretary Diane Carrillo and Treasurer Sharon Hubble were approved as read. Registrar Nancy Baker reported that this chapter has 57 members, with six new applications being processed. The President General’s Message, read by Jan Chism, wished all members a prosperous and happy new year, and encouraged continued service and support of DAR challenges, projects, and membership growth. The National Defense Report, read by Karen Collins, discussed the accomplishments of the Women In Military Service for America (WIMSA), during it twentieth anniversary year since the completion of their monument in 1997. This organization, headed by Brig. General Robin Akin, U.S. Army (Retired), was established in 1985 as the organization to raise the funds to build, and now operate
and maintain, the WIMSA Memorial, located at the ceremonial entrance to the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. Following the meeting, the ladies enjoyed lunch at Oasis Outback. The next meeting of the Uvalde de las Encinas Chapter, will be at El Progreso Library in Uvalde at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 17th. The program will be presented by Lt. Col.Mary Jane Olsen, U. S. Army (Retired) and is titled Another Point of View. This organization meets on the third Saturday of each month. Any woman 18 years of age or older, regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution is eligible for membership in DAR. For more information, contact Lesley Jones at 830.563.2347.
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2018 Real County Jr. Livestock Show Association Champions
Grand Champion Breeder Rabbit Averi Walker
Grand Champion Broilers Averi Walker
Reserve Grand Champion Breeder Rabbit Shyann Hampton
Reserve Grand Champion Broilers Avery Satterwhite
Grand Champion Pen of 3 Rabbits Kayla Allen
Grand Champion Breeder Meat Goat Britten Shoemaker
Reserve Grand Champion Meat Goat Lexie Quillin
Grand Champion Meat Goat Trey Bates
Reserve Grand Champion Pen of 3 Rabbit Savannah Cable
Reserve Grand Champion Breeder Meat Goat Heidi Hubbard
Grand Champion Lamb Trey Bates
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Leakey Lions Club for all Ribbons and Rosettes Capital Farm Credit in Uvalde for Jackets for all Grand Champions and Reserve Grand Champions. Reserve Grand Champion Lamb Rylee Stewart
Grand Champion Swine Colt Satterwhite
Reserve Grand Champion Swine Mahalie Kramer
Each year a group of dedicated supporters gather at the E.E. Bushong Show Barn to work together to instill in the next generation of children of Real County the desire to work towards being the best of the best at the Real County Junior Livestock Show. Each year animal are fed, groomed, fluffed and paraded before the judges by each exhibitor for the desired outcome, Champion! Though not all are given the status of Champion all are Champions in our books! Thank you to the dedicated staff, volunteers, parents and participants. Thank you to the supporters and buyers. We appreciate you!
THANK YOU TO OUR TOP BUYERS
TOP BUYER Hondo National Bank OTHER TOP BUYERS Rhett Butler First State Bank of Uvalde Hill Country Telephone Dennis & Bonnie Berry South Texas Aggregates Larry Chisum Construction Rio Brewster Waste Management Berry Las Palmas H.E. Butt Foundation Camps PLATINUM SUPPORTERS $1000+ Rocking D Ranch Multi-Source Sand & Gravel Berry Contracting Inc John & Michelle Stewart Leakey Liquors Law Office of Garry Merritt Leakey Mercantile Nelson Funeral Home Bandera Electric Cooperative Pony Express Cook-Off Team River Bluff Cabins B&T Tire Frio Canyon Insurance
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MEET AL POTEET, CANDIDATE FOR TX CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 21 FEBRUARY 10 IN LEAKEY! To the residents of Texas Congressional District 21: Like most Americans, I have watched with a troubled mind and a heavy heart, the seemingly unending flow of allegations, insinuations and accusations involving our elected representatives and the practices and processes of our U.S. Congress. Now the people of the Texas 21st Congressional District have an opportunity to select a representative of integrity, honesty, and capable leadership. Someone who I know will work to return order and common sense to lawmaking. My family is rooted in Texas with a deep Christian faith and a love of country. I spent three years at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, and my faith, family and friends bore me up through some difficult times. Among those friends was Al Poteet, a man I know well. Al Poteet has declared his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives for the 21st District of Texas. I have known Al for more than 30 years and know him to be strong and fit physically, mentally, and morally for the demands and challenges of Congress. I had the honor of working on Capitol Hill with Al Poteet during a time, when civility and common sense were used in discussions and in compromises – and there were fair and good outcomes for the American people. Al is a capable leader with skills and knowledge developed in combat as an Army helicopter pilot, in the halls of Congress and in corporate boardrooms. I remember well his advice to me and to others when we were faced with difficult decisions. Al always said, “Do the right thing…it is not that hard…just use common sense.” Voters in the Texas 21st now have an opportunity to do the right thing and send an honorable man to Washington. Allan J. Jones Retired – U.S. Department of State MEET AND GREET AL POTEET Saturday, February 10 4:00 – 6:00 pm Leakey Nutrition Center 420 W Ranch Road 337, Leakey, TX Paid for by Poteet For Congress
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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, must see. $260,000 Property 33: HEARTSTONE! 2.68 ac. lot w/~290’ of FRIO frontage! 5BD/5BA/2HB. Outdoor kitchen, infinity pool and more! $1,300,000 Property 41: Nice 52 acre place with a spacious 2BD/2BA home located halfway between Uvalde & Camp Wood. $275,000 PENDING Property 78: 4BD/3BA home on nearly one ac. 179 Roy Chisum Rd. No restrictions! 500’ of private river access! $299,000
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ACREAGE Property 07: 15 acres in Concan w/Hwy. 127 frontage. Small hunter’s cabin. No utilities but elec. is close. $103,569 PENDING NEWProperty 8: Three adjacent 7+ acre lots located in Rio Frio. Beautiful & flat bottomland with large oaks. $89,000 each or $250,000 all Property 10: 31.05 acres. Just off Hwy. 41 in far NW Real County. Fairview Ranch. Neat little hunting place! $99,360 Property 12: 5+ ac north of Leakey w/2400 sq. ft. metal bldg. Hwy. frontage. Some elevation for great views. Ag. Exempt. $179,000 REDUCED Property 15: 82+ ac w/deep soil, big live oaks, native grasses & minimal cedar. Water & elec. High fenced $230,000 PENDING Property 16: 36 acres in Spring Country Ranch. Wooded w/deep draws & dry creek. ~1 mile from spring fed pond/park area. $101,920 Property 17: 33 acres in Spring Country Ranch. 4x4 required. Borders large ranch to the south. No utilities! $84,125 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 29 : 170 acs. +/- WILL DIVIDE Hwy. 337W frontage. Views for miles! $3900 per acre REDUCED Property 40: 17.6 acres w/Frio frontage! Close to Leakey. Several building sites. Electricity nearby. $230,000 Property 41: Nice 52 acre place with a spacious 2BD/2BA home located halfway between Uvalde & Camp Wood. $275,000 PENDING Property 44: Secluded 15 ac. in Spring Country Ranch. 4x4 required & no utilities. Rough it here! Access to spring fed pond. $47,280 Property 49: 9+ ac. 3 miles north or Leakey. Ag. valuation, water/elec. available, fenced 2 sides. Views & oak trees! $117,000 Property 51: 37.23 acres. w/Hwy. 41 frontage. Fairview Ranch. Water well & electricity. Addtl. acreage available. $137,751
COMMERCIAL Property 3-6: 1+ ac. Commercial lots Concan. Frontage on US HWY 83. All utilities available. MAKE OFFER!!! $139,000-$149,000 NEWProperty 09:1.12 acre tract w/730’ of frontage on FM1050 directly across from Garner State Park! Walk to river. Elec. avail. $100,000 Property 28: 545 N. US Hwy. 83 is nearly a half acre with great visibility & road frntg 3 sides. 1800sf bldg. w/commercial kitchen. $295,000 Property 36: Riverstone Vacation Cabins! 13.9 acres w/500’ of Frio river frontage. 5 cabins + main home. $775,000 REDUCED
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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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The Real County Historical Commission will meet on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at the Senior Citizen’s Center in Leakey at 2;00 in the afternoon. Susan Nance Knight will be the featured speaker telling of, “The Nance Family Connection to the Cherokee and Sam Houston.” Refreshments will be served following the meeting. As always, the public is invited and encouraged to attend.
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Wednesday, February 7, 2018
O B I T U A R I E S Maria Arlene DeLeon
Raymond Francis Compton II (May 9, 1953 - February 1, 2018)
(July 26, 1932 - January 30, 2018)
Maria Arlene DeLeon Brown, age 30, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2018, in Uvalde, Texas. She was born in Mobridge, South Dakota on May 8, 1987, to Jose Francisco DeLeon and Carol June Baker DeLeon. She was a Loving Mother, Sister, and Wife. She will never be replaced. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Carol DeLeon and brother-in-law, Bruce L. Brown. Those left to honor and cherish her memory are her husband, Mark Brandon Brown, Sr.; children, Brianna May Brown and Mark Brandon Brown, Jr.; father, Jose DeLeon; siblings, Mellissa Fennell and husband Ron, Lynnette Olson and husband Richard, Keith Baker, Robert Baker, Jason Bascue, Billy Bascue, Steven Bascue, Tana DeLeon, and Jose DeLeon; Sierra Brown, Bruce Brown, Devin Brown, Destiny Brown, Michael Brown, Robin Brown, Vincent Brown, and many other nieces and nephews. A Memorial service was held 10 a.m. Saturday, February 3, 2018, at Nelson Funeral Chapel, Camp Wood, Texas. Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Camp Wood, Texas.
Raymond Francis Compton II passed peacefully in his home in Rocksprings, Texas on February 1, 2018. Before that day, you might have thought he was immortal. Ray was larger than life – a true friend, a mentor, a soothsayer, a sponsor, and a Grade A pain in the butt. He will not soon be forgotten. Ray was raised in a Catholic, military family on Naval bases throughout the world by his parents, Captain Raymond Francis Compton Sr. and Elsie Ruth Hall Compton, and with his six brothers and sisters, Susan, David, Carol, Cindee, Casey, and Robbie. The family eventually settled in New Orleans, Louisiana where Ray graduated from O. Perry Walker High School in 1971. After graduation he went on to the University of New Orleans - LSU. But after a year of school, Ray stuck out to pursue a career in the music industry fulltime, first at the Warehouse in New Orleans and then in Dallas, Texas at famed venues like the Wintergarden and the Bronco Bowl. Ray made a name for himself in the music business in the 80s and 90s as a promoter with Beaver Productions, touring the country with national acts. While on tour, Ray always made the most of his days off – driving rental cars into lakes or taking the crew to some hole-in-the-wall where he would inevitably leave with lifelong friendships and an invitation to the owner’s oldest child’s sixth birthday party the next week. In the later part of his life, Ray focused on helping others recovering from addiction, serving as a friend and sponsor at the 24 Hour Club in Dallas, the Gift in Irving, and then counseling folks at “Rock Ridge Rehab” in Rocksprings, Texas. It would be an understatement to say Ray made friends wherever he went; he truly connected with people. His unmistakable laugh, snail mail check-ins, and late night texts with words of wisdom – to love, let go, and never take no crap from nobody – will be forever missed. He is undoubtedly in already playing chess with his brother, David, and recounting old stories with his friend, Louie Canelakes, in Heaven. Ray will live on in the hearts of his daughter and son, Maranda Compton of Denver, Colorado and Raymond “Trey” Francis Compton III of Portland, Oregon; his grandchildren, Jamesetta and Jasper Chase of Denver, Colorado; the mother of his children, Gina Roth; his brothers and sisters, Susan Karahailos, Carol Deline, Cindee Siddiq, Casey Compton, and Robbie Compton; and many, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. As Ray would say: IAGDTBA, IAGDTBS. Peace. Pall Bearers include Raymond “Trey” Compton III, Jordan Chase, Casey Compton, Benjamin Compton, Kyle Compton, George Packer, Herb Karahailos, and Dana DeLine. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Sacred Heart of Mary Parish in Rocksprings, Texas, with Father Clay Hunt officiating. Interment will follow in the Rocksprings Cemetery. Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Rocksprings, Texas. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net
Carol Holmes of Knippa passed away on January 30, 2018, in Methodist Hospital, San Antonio, Texas at the age of 85. She was born on July 26, 1932 in Borger Texas to Walter Alison Crank and Gertrude Lee (Smith) Crank. She married Robert Holmes on January 30, 1951. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Robert Holmes, of Knippa; daughter, Linda Ede and husband, Frank of Knippa; two sons, LTC (R) Steve Holmes of Parkville, MO., and Randy Holmes and wife, Judy of Uvalde; one brother, Jim Crank and wife, Mary of McKinny, TX and sisterin –law, Joanne Crank of Idabel, OK, six grandchildren, Christy Allan and husband, Chris, Paul Ede and wife, Nan, Matthew Ede, Hayden Holmes and companion, Amanda Nietenhoefer, Harper Holmes, Quint Murr and wife, Dannie; five greatgrandchildren Madelyn and Abygail Allan, Bruce and Brady Ede and Easton Murr; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, Roger Crank. Funeral service were held on Sunday, February 4, 2018, at 3:00 PM, at the Rushing-Estes-Knowles Chapel in Uvalde. Interment will follow in the Knippa Cemetery. Mr. Ray Melton will officiate. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Chris Allan, Paul Ede, Matthew Ede, Hayden Holmes, Harper Holmes, and Quint Murr. Memorial donations may be made to M. D, Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030 or Emmanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery Fund, 250 S. FM 1049, Knippa, TX 78870
(May 8, 1987 - January 30, 2018)
Luther Porter III
(February 11, 1953 - February 5, 2018) Luther Thomas Porter III (Tommy) was born on February 11, 1953, in Mathis, Texas to Luther Thomas Porter II and Marydele Highsmith Porter; he was the second of four children. He went to be with his Lord on Monday, February 5, 2018, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He grew up on the family farm in Mathis, Texas. Tommy considered his dad his best friend and always had his boots on ready to go and help with the day’s chores. He enjoyed sports especially playing quarterback for the Mathis Pirates. He liked hunting and fishing and all the “Good Eats”. He graduated from Mathis High School in May 1971. He then attended Texas A & M where he joined the Corp of Cadets Squadron 8 as known as Animal 8. Class of 1975 Whoop! He graduated in May 1976, with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He later attended American Christian Theological Seminary in California earning a Doctorate of Divinity in Theology in 1983. Tommy had a long successful career in the oil field, working first at Amerada Hess as a Petroleum Engineer, Texas American Oil Corporation in Midland, Chevron Oil Field Research in La Habra, California, Chevron USA in New Orleans, Laurel Operating Company in Laurel, Mississippi, and Hilcorp Energy Company in Houston, Texas retiring in April 2010.Luther Thomas Porter III will be greatly missed by his wife of 44 years, Kathy Lynn Porter; his son, Jacob Thomas Porter and wife Krystal and their children, Alexander and Cora, his son, Caleb Michael Porter and wife Jami and their children, Abigail and James; his mother, Marydele Highsmith Porter; his sister, Mary Ellen and husband Jeff; his brothers, William Samuel Porter and wife Janice and Robert Scott Porter and wife Jeanne and their children and grandchildren; mother-in-law, Cynthia May Roberson; sister-inlaw’s, Cynthia Elaine Webb and Shyla May Lambert and husband Patrick and many other wonderful friends. Gifts of Love may be given to The Leakey United Methodist Church, P.O. Box, 417, Leakey, Texas 78873 or The Frio Canyon Garden Club, P.O. Box 872, Leakey, Texas 78873 or the charity of your choice. The Memorial Celebration Service will be Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Leakey United Methodist Church, with Rev. Walter Prescher officiating. A gathering will follow in the Fellowship Hall. Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Leakey, Texas. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net
St. Raymond Catholic Church 2nd and Mountain St. P O Box 989 Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.5852 Mass: 5:30pm Saturday 6:00 pm 1st and 3rd Wednesdays Parish Priest Fr. Adrian Adamik Rectory: 830.683.2165 St. Mary Catholic Church Hwy 187 Vanderpool, TX Mass: 9:00am Sunday Contact:830.966.6268 St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church Camp Wood, TX Mass: 11:30am Sunday Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church 401 N Hwy 377 P O Box 877 Rocksprings, TX 78880 830.683.2165 Mass: 9:00am Sunday Reál County Church 121 Oak Hill Ste. 4 Leakey, Texas Sunday School: 10:00am Worship: 11:00am Evening Worship: 6:00pm
First Baptist Church P O Box 56 Hwy 83N Leakey, TX Pastor: Mark Spaniel Bible Study: 10:00am Worship: 11:00am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wednesday Prayer: 7:00pm Mon-Fri Daily Prayer 11:00am 830.232.5344 Living Waters Church Hwy 1050 Utopia, TX 830.966.2426 Sunday School: 9:30 am Worship: 10:30 am Wednesday: 7:00pm Youth Alive: Saturday 7:00pm
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Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Hill Country Herald Page 11
JUST FOR GRINS
d , n . 2 n ) I read an article recently that recognized the common cockroach as the t species that will most likely survive the next world wide catastrophic . event. That’s a ridiculous notion! Cockroaches can’t think of anything d better to do than hang around in the kitchen cabinets and give people f the quillies. In my opinion the feral hog has a much more developed d sense of survival and will eventually replace humans as the most o intelligent species on the planet. You think I’m crazy? Well, obviously f you don’t know pigs. I know many pigs. Mostly the wild kind. Known e scientifically as Sus Scrofa, wild pigs are a big problem out here in - our corner of the world. Many of you local readers probably know that already, but since one of my duties is wildlife management, they y are the bane of my existence. These beastly porkers regularly tear up , the landscaping at Laity Lodge, punch holes in the fences, and plow r through half an acre of turf grass in one night! Over the years, I have n developed some serious psychological “issues” based on my fear that n hogs will some day rule the world. d My family’s morning ritual before the kids ship off to school is to . watch a few minutes of a t.v. show called “Pet Star.” It’s sort of the 0 domesticated pet version of “Dancing With The Stars.” Basically, t someone brings their pet like a dog or a parrot out on the stage, the pet l does a few tricks, and then a panel of 3 celebrity judges rates them on , a scale from 1-10. If my kids and I don’t agree with the judge’s score, . we slander them with disparaging and ridiculing remarks! On one particular episode, my family watched in amazement as a pig named r “Mudslinger” politely waved to the audience, picked up his toys, l dribbled a soccer ball through some cones, and put away his scattered X clothes! Actually, it was the rest of my family that was amazed. My impression, on the other hand, would be better described as alarm or panic because I realized that pigs might actually be smarter and have more skills than my own children! Heck, based on the fact that I am regularly outsmarted by them, I have to honestly admit that... You can see why I have issues with pigs Consider this example of the feral hog’s ability to solve problems; While hiking up Silver Creek with his golden retriever the other day, Alan Blaha, one of the Foundation’s operations staff, encountered a wild boar. The boar was initially startled and started to run up the creek bed. Naturally, the dog gave chase to the boar. However, while running, the boar did some rudimentary calculations in weights and measurements, and determined that he outweighed the dog and Alan combined! Realizing the possible consequences of this mathematical solution, the boar did an “about face” and tested his hypothesis with an experiment in kinetic energy. Using the given of mass as potential, the boar applied the force of forward movement and arrived at the conclusion that he could send Alan and his dog back home rather quickly! You see what I mean? Pigs are going to rule the world! Over the years I have tried many methods of hog removal mostly resulting in futility. Hogs are mostly nocturnal, and therefore you have to be willing to stay up late into the night if you want to catch them moving. Hunting them with spotlights doesn’t really work because they can hear you coming, and they just scamper into cover long before you can see them. Trapping them works once in a while, but they have an uncanny ability to sense danger, and they will typically eat every morsel of bait that you set out except for the bait in the trap! Night vision goggles, motion sensing cameras, laser
by John Kerr, Director of Foundation Camps jkerr@hebuttcamp.org
sighted weapons... I’ve tried them all. I even tried using our Fisher Price baby monitor over at Laity Lodge as a covert listening device. The idea was to place the monitor in the hog’s usual destructive path and sleep in a nearby cabin with the receiver on so I would be able to detect the hogs arrival time and catch them off guard. After that attempt, the late, great, Mrs. Butt asked me what was so special about staying up at night chasing after hogs? I tried to explain to her that it was the perfect example of survival of the fittest- pitting your senses, your wits and your skills against the most cunning beast in the wilds of the Texas Hill Country- the triumph of standing outside in your underwear, rifle in hand, over the carcass of a would be destroyer of the planters in front of the Cody Center.... I’ve never been able to tell if my explanation made any sense to her because she never talked to me again! Sadly, though, all of these attempts at reducing the hog population have largely been in vain. However, it’s my latest experience in hog control that has confirmed my fears that hogs are threatening to eclipse man’s intelligence. Our latest practice in locating feral hogs has been the use of trained dogs. My friend James Reasoner from Kerrville is a master hog hunter, and he has a pack of dogs that are trained to locate and chase hogs out of their bedding areas and into the open. Keep in mind that these are not the kind of dogs that you want sitting next to you as you read by the fireplace. They’re actually closer in demeanor to timber wolves, and their aggressive pursuit is unnerving even to the biggest boars. A while back, early one morning, the dogs had sniffed out a boar about the size of my desk with tusks over 3” on the back side of the ranch. The fight was pretty evenly matched, but eventually, the dogs chased the boar over a mile through cactus, brush, and smack dab up against the edge of circle bluff which drops straight down 400 feet to the headwaters of the Frio River. As it just so happened, on that particular morning, a group of 5th grade boys from Sterling City Elementary School were residing in cabin 2 of Comanche Outpost directly below the howling battle taking place above. They were just waking up for another exciting day of outdoor education when they heard the commotion, and naturally, being 5th graders, they ran down to the water’s edge to watch the show. In the meantime, our group of hunters had just caught up to the dogs, and were trying to figure out what to do next when, all of a sudden, and I’m sure I saw this, the boar winked and stepped off the edge! No, I’m not kidding, this is a true story! Of course, to everyone who witnessed the event, it looked like the boar just fell off the cliff, but I know the truth..... That pig was trying to fly! Even though it was a slight variation to the day’s outdoor educational curriculum, the boys unanimously agreed that watching a wild boar soar 400 feet into the river was the highlight of their experiential learning activity. Being from Sterling City where most boys are the sons of ranchers and farmers, I wasn’t too worried about any lasting psychological damage. The effect on me, however, was a little more significant. When Pigs Fly... this phrase is a joke that always gets used in the context of impossibility, something that will never happen, but take this as a warning from a guy who knows because I’ve seen it. Knowing pigs the way I do, it won’t be long before the joke’s on us!
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GRANNY’S KITCHEN BACK TO BASICS....YUMMY FAST MUG CAKE RECIPES
by Elaine Padgett Carnegie
When you’re in the mood for cake, but don’t have a lot of time, these quick and easy mug cake recipes are the perfect, sweet solution! They are also wonderful for serving singles desserts at a special meal. In addition this week we have a quick Sweet n Sour Pork and Beef n Broccolli for the crock pot. Recently we featured a No Bake Oatmeal Cookie with Peanut Butter and other ingredients. I have had some requests for the original plain chocolate recipe. Here it is!
Turkey Chili
1 pound lean ground turkey 3/4 cup chopped yellow onion 1 can (14.5 oz each) Hunt’s® Stewed Tomatoes-No Salt Added, undrained 1 can (6 oz each) Hunt’s® Tomato Paste-No Salt Added 1 can (16 oz each) dark red kidney beans, undrained 1 cup water 1 pkg (1.25 oz each) chili seasoning mix 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese Spray large saucepan with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add turkey and onion; cook 5 minutes or until turkey is crumbled and no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Add undrained tomatoes; break up with spoon. Add tomato paste, beans, water and chili seasoning mix; stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes or until chili has thickened slightly, stirring occasionally. Top each serving evenly with cheese.
Beef and Broccolli Slowcooker
1 cup water, divided 1/4 cup La Choy® Soy Sauce 3 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger 1-1/2 pounds beef flank steak 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 pkg (16 oz each) frozen broccoli florets Hot cooked rice, optional Stir together 3/4 cup water, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic and ginger in slow cooker. Add beef; turn to coat with soy sauce mixture. Cover; cook on LOW 7-1/2 hours or on HIGH 3-1/2 hours or until beef is tender. Remove beef from slow cooker. Combine cornstarch and remaining 1/4 cup water in small bowl; stir into slow cooker. Cover; cook on HIGH 15 minutes or until sauce thickens. Meanwhile, pull beef into shreds with 2 forks; cover to keep warm. Place broccoli in microwave-safe bowl. Cover; microwave on HIGH 5 minutes or until broccoli is thawed. Add beef and broccoli to slow cooker; stir to combine. Cover; cook on HIGH 15 minutes more or until mixture is hot. Serve with rice, if desired.
Quick Sweet and Sour Pork
2 cups instant brown rice, uncooked 1 tablespoon Pure Wesson® Canola Oil 1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch pieces 3 cups frozen bell pepper and onion strips (from 16-oz package) 1 can (8 oz each) pineapple chunks in juice, drained 1 jar (10 oz each) La Choy® Sweet and Sour Sauce 1 tablespoon La Choy® Soy Sauce Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt and butter. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork; cook and stir 6 to 8 minutes or until cooked through and lightly browned. Remove from skillet. Add pepper blend to skillet; cook 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in cooked pork, pineapple, sweet and sour sauce and soy sauce. Heat 5 minutes more or until hot. Serve over rice.
Roasted Corn Side Dish
1 tablespoon Pure Wesson® Vegetable Oil 1 pkg (16 oz each) frozen whole kernel corn 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn; cook 10 to 12 minutes or until corn starts to brown, stirring occasionally. Stir in chili powder, salt and pepper.
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Chocolate Lava Mug Cake
4 foil-wrapped milk chocolate squares, unwrapped Reddi-wip® Chocolate Dairy Whipped Topping (about 2 cups) 1/4 cup Egg Beaters® Original 1/2 cup dry chocolate fudge brownie mix Place 2 chocolate squares each in bottom of 2 microwavesafe mugs. Whisk together Reddi-wip, Egg Beaters and brownie mix in medium bowl. Place half of the batter in each mug. Microwave each mug individually on HIGH 1 minute to 1 minute 15 seconds. Invert each cake onto a plate; serve immediately with additional Reddi-wip. A variety of chocolate candies may be used. In place of the chocolate squares, try chocolate bite-size candy bars, chocolate mints or whatever flavor desired. One fresh egg may be used in place of 1/4 cup Egg Beaters. Cake mix or baking mix may be used in place of brownie mix.
Strawberry Shortcake Mug Cake
1/2 cup cut-up fresh strawberries 2 teaspoons granulated sugar PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray Reddi-wip® Original Dairy Whipped Topping (about 2 cups) 1/4 cup Egg Beaters® Original 1/2 cup dry yellow cake mix Combine strawberries and sugar in small bowl; set aside. Spray insides of 2 microwave-safe mugs with cooking spray. Whisk together Reddi-wip, Egg Beaters and cake mix in medium bowl. Place half of the batter in each mug. Microwave each mug individually on HIGH 1 minute 15 seconds to 1 minute 30 seconds. Invert each cake onto a plate. Spoon half of the strawberries over each cake. Top with additional Reddi-wip and serve immediately. Cook’s Tips One fresh egg may be used in place of 1/4 cup Egg Beaters. Baking mix may be used in place of cake mix.
Chocolate Oatmeal No Bake Cookies
1/2 C Butter 2 C Sugar 1/2 C Milk 4 Tbsp Cocoa 1/2 C Peanut Butter 3 1/2 C Quick cooking Oats 2 tsp. Vanilla
Add the first 4 ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil, and boil for 1 minute. Stir in the next 3 ingredients and drop onto wax/foil paper. Let cool until set.
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JACK HAYS AND THE FROST WEED It was cold . So cold that Jack Hays was worried about freezing. So cold, that the frost weed had already split and the ice was beginning to form in ribbons around the base of the plant. He needed time to do what he could to protect his horse and himself. Alone in the Frio Canyon after fighting Indians. So alone. Would the Texas norther be able to accomplish what the Comanches had not? Only days before he was riding with his men in the same country. They were fighting Comanches. He had stayed on the Frio to do some surveying as he needed the money. Texas didn’t have a lot of money in its coffers to pay he and his men. . A Texas Ranger he was. (in fact, the Captain of the Texas Rangers.) A man of strength and valor. A man that helped tame this wild country. But he couldn’t tame this Texas weather. Even now this cold wind was bearing down on him and his horse. It had been rather warm when he had left San Antonio, and then out of nowhere this cold norther had blown in. Jack smiled to himself. There was an old Texas saying: “If you don’t like the weather in Texas, just wait an hour or so and it will change.” How many times had he fought the Comanches and lived to tell the tale? He needed to find some shelter. He needed to find a break from the wind. The trees!! They would at least break the wind. There were some hugh cypress trees along the Frio River... And, he had a Mexican blanket behind him on his saddle bag.. Maybe all would be well. He found a suitable cypress tree and spread his Mexican blanket, and then turned his attention to his horse. Jack took the horse down to the river for a good drink, then removed the saddle and tied her to the tree in case it decided to snow later. He didn’t want her to decide to start for home. Too bad he didn’t have a blanket for her but he could give her a good rubdown. He didn’t think he should start a fire for fear that the Comanches woiuld see it. Probably wouldn’t, but it wasn’t worth taking a chance. The Frio River has always been one of my favorite spots to camp when I’m surveying in this area, he thought. I’m lucky to own 350 acres on the Frio”, he thought. As he laid down and wrapped up in the blanket, he put his hat over his face to keep out the wind, kept his boots on, and began to doze off when a old poem by C.S.Huffman drifted through his thoughts. We were not many, we who stood Before the iron sleet that day; Yet many a gallant spirit would Give half his years if but he could Have been with us in Monterey. “That’s what it is,” thought Jack. .”I feel like I am back in Mexico at the battle of Monterey. It was bitterly cold and wet that night. We had only corn to eat, dry corn on the cob and green corn in the fields nearby. We had captured some serapes that day near the Bishop’s Palace which we could wrap up in. After fighting all day we were almost too tired to eat anyway.” Jack’s mind began to wander. He thought of his home in Tennessee. He traced his steps from Tennessee to Texas to Mexico and back to Texas. “I don’t remember my grandfather, but I remember that he was a brother-in-law to Andrew Jackson.” Jackson had purchased “The Hermitage” from the Hays family. His great aunt Rachel, had no children of her own. When he was born she came to see him. His mother had told him what she had said as she stood beside the bed looking at the new baby. Jack smiled to himself as he remembered how tickled his mother had been. Aunt Rachel had said that he was handsome baby, not red like most newcomers to this planet. I am not a newcomer to Texas anymore but I still have to get used to this Texas weather. Aunt Rachel was always wonderfully kind to us children, he thought. Most of the social life in the neighborhood centered around the Hermitage. I have gained much by what Uncle Andrew taught me. A love of the military and a respect for my country. And, like the rest of
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the Hays’, a sense of honor and a duty to my country. My father was a man of breeding with a deep respect for “Old Hickory”, as Jackson’s men had called him. Dad served under Jackson in the Creek War in Alabama, along with Sam Houston, Davy Crockett and John Coffee. I have been lucky to have known such men. When Houston was calling for volunteers to serve in the Texas Army, at the age of 19, Jack quietly left home to go fight with Sam Houston. He had heard of Houston’s bravery in the Creek War. He reached Texas too late as the Battle of San Jacinto had been won. He decided to join the Texas army. He went with the army to bury the remains of the men who had been massacred at Goliad. Houston advised him to joint the Texas Rangers under Captain Erasmus (Deaf) Smith, Houston’s former chief of scouts. He did! By the age of 23 he was Captain of the Rangers. “Keep thinking happy thoughts”, thought Jack. It’s helping to stave off the cold. You’ve come through many tight scrapes, Jack told himself. His thoughts drifted to the time he fought off Comanches at Enchanted Rock. Indians sometimes referred to it as “spirit rock”. Revered by native tribes as a portal to other worlds. Also thought that anyone spending the night on the rock became invisible. Tonkawa, Apache and Comanches gave magical and spiritual powers to the rock. It was while he was combining surveying and scouting on a tributary of the Pedernales that Hays first inspected Enchanted Rock. Around the camp on the bank of nearby Crabapple Creek the guards watched the horses and the skyline and listened. In camp all were asleep except Hays and Lieutenant Henry McCulloch, who sat watching Hays cleaning his guns. As Hays placed one of his five-shooters, new and rare weapon, in his scabbard, McCulloch saw him put it gently with his barrel and heard him, say, I may not need you, but if I do I will need you mighty bad.” Hays remarked next morning that he had heard much of Enchanted Rock. It was quite a climb to the top of the hugh, pink granite rock, but he proposed to scale it, since he would have a good view of the surrounding country. None of his companions seemed disposed to join him. As a precaution, he armed himself with his rifle, two Colts and his knife. Hays soon arrived at the prominent landmark near the head of Pedernales River. The summit appeared to be about twenty by twenty feet. Hays had climbed the sloping side, looked at the crater, studied distant landmarks, and then was decending the hillside toward the camp when he saw a score of Indians advancing to intercept him.. Back up the rock he scrambled. When he reached the crater, he slid down into its shallow pit and hurried to the north side, where he secreted himself between two projecting ledges under an overhanging rock. In assembling his weapons, he discovered he had lost his powder horn. He could fire only eleven shots. The Indians were already peering over the rim of the crater. “Devil Yack” they screeched and many worse names in Spanish, which they knew he understood. He shot one after another of them as they scaled the rock. As his bullets gave out, he grabbed his bowie knife and was going to do what damage he could when he heard a chorus of Texas yells. A hundred Comanches had surrounded the base of the rock . Luckily his men had heard the shots. Perhaps, since I have scaled Enchanted Rock, maybe some of its magical powers will be with me tonight. And they were. Flaco, his trusty Lipan Apache Indian sidekick who had been killed by the Commanches in 1841 appeared to him in a dream that and told him that the better part of valor would be to build a fire. Hays smiled to himself as he always took Flaco’s advice. Flaco had become such an asset to Texas that Houston had commissioned him a Capt. in the Texas army. Jack rose up and built a ire. He thought, “Flaco was right. If the frost weed has split, it has to be below freezing, too cold for man or beast”.
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