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Unlocking the Secrets of Mission San Lorenzo de la Santa Cruz ............................. Page 9

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PRESIDENT DONALD JOHN TRUMP As the 45th President of the United States of America stood beside his lovely wife and took the Oath of Office administered by Chief Justice John Roberts, it almost seemed as if the world held its breath for one moment. As a new US President is inaugurated we can’t help but feel hopeful the way a child always feels expectant for tomorrow. For 16 minutes in a light rain Donald Trump reiterated his campaign promises along with an oath that he would never let us down! The news media criticized him for being severe in his vows to make America great and even better. I guess they have forgotten the long road that led our President to that podium already. He did not shrink from them or their divisiveness then and he does not shrink from them now. He seems to have his eye on the target of restoring American pride, wealth and integrity.

His words are heartening! In his first speech to the world Donald Trump in his usual

Water News and River Flows

January 25, 2017

by Elaine Padgett Carnegie

style did not mince words. He said, “Today’s ceremony, has very special meaning because, today, we are not merely transferring power from one administration to another or from one party to another, but we are transferring power from Washington, D.C., and giving it back to you, the people.

And whether a child is born in the urban sprawl of Detroit or the windswept plains of Nebraska, they look up at the same night sky. They fill their heart with the same dreams and they are infused with the breath of life by the same almighty creator. So, to all Americans in every city near and far, small and large, from mountain to mountain, from ocean to ocean, hear these words: You will never be ignored again.

Your voice, your hopes and your dreams will define our American destiny. And your courage and goodness and love will forever guide us along the way.

By: Joel Pigg, General Manager

Flows at all crossings on the Frio River were taken on January 23rd, 2017.

Fulgham’s Crossing just south of the Alto Frio Baptist Encampment had a flow of 27,340 gpm in December and now has a flow of 36,479 gpm; this is an increase in flow of about 25%. Several of the pipes at this crossing are clogged with gravel and it is going to take another large flow of water to get them cleaned out. The pipes on the south end of the crossing are now completely clogged with gravel.

The Leakey Springs crossing had a flow of 4,830 gpm last measurement, and a flow of 5,367 gpm this reading; a 10% increase in flow since the last measurement. The Mill Creek Crossing also showed an increase in flow this measurement it showed a slight increase of about 22% in flow since the last measurement; there are culverts on the south end of this crossing that continue to have no flow. This crossing has a flow of 15,651 gpm this measurement which is up from the last measurement of 12,199 gpm. On the west prong of the Frio River, the Rancho Real crossing had a flow of 8,082 gpm in December compared to a flow of 7,952 gpm this measurement decreasing around 2% since last month. The Kent Creek crossing showed an increase in flow since the last measurement getting back to close to a normal flow of 2,117 gpm this month up from a flow of 1,981 gpm last measurement. The Nueces River flows were taken on January 23rd, 2017. continued on page 11

BATES BRINGS HOME GRAND CHAMPION FROM KERRVILLE

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Texas Water Symposium planned for February 23

by AnaLisa Glass

Trey Bates won the Grand Champion Market Lamb at the 2017 Hill Country District Show in Kerrville!! If you don’t know anything about stock show, I can tell you this is Big...HUGE! And no one deserves it more than he!! His showmanship was absolutely awesome to witness!!! I also have the opportunity to watch this young man work tirelessly at the barn daily caring for each and every animal!

Way to Go Trey!!

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INDEX Legals/Jail Register ... . Page 3Community News ......... Page 4-7 Feature Story ............... Page 8-9 Obituaries ...................... Page 10 Classifieds ..................... Page 14

Today’s Weather

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NUECES CANYON 8TH GRADERS TOUR TEXAS A&M On January 17th Nueces Canyon 8th Graders travelled to San Antonio to tour Texas A&M San Antonio. This is part of a program in which all NC students will have toured Texas State University, Schreiner University, University of Texas at San Antonio, Angelo State University, the University of Texas at Austin and Southwest Texas Junior College before they graduate.

The students learned about college degree programs, housing, and about college life.

Our NC students are learning a great deal about how to plan their futures on these trips!

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JAIL REGISTER

January 15 - January 21, 2016

Nelson, Carolyn Sue, 53 W/F, Leakey, Texas, A/O Deputy Castro, Driving While Intoxicated A/D 1/16/2017, $2,000 Surety Bond; Ortega, Senayda, 34 W/F, Concan, Texas, A/O Constable Johnson, Violation of Probation Forgery, A/D 1/16/2017 , Released to Probation; Newell, James Lynn, 50 W/M, Sabinal, Texas, A/O Constable Johnson, Bond Forfeiture Assault Causes Bodily Injury, A/D 1/18/2017, In Custody; Sanchez, Tony, 20 W/M, Rocksprings, Texas, A/O Constable Johnson, Driving While Intoxicated Greater or Equal to 0.15, A/D 1/20/2017, $4,000 Surety Bond; Carter, Sidney James, 49 W/M, Leakey, Texas, A/O Constable Johnson Violation of Probation - Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or More, A/D 1/20/2017 , In Custody; Allen, Bynum Kyle, 36 W/M, Uvalde, Texas, A/O Deputy Castro, Driving While License Invalid and Possession of Marijuana, A/D 1/20/2017, $4,000 Surety Bond each.

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Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report January 15 - January 21, 2016 01/15/2016 @ 141 responded to a residence on Leon Klink in Camp Wood for a loud music complaint 1255 responded to a residence on south Leon Klink for report of lost property 1441 responded to a residence on US Highway 83 north for a burglary alarm 1637 responded to a residence on Olsen Ranch Road to assist Bandera County 01/16/2016 @ 1448 responded to a residence on Seventh Street in Leakey for a fire 1722 responded to a residence on East Main Street in Leakey for report of suspicious activity 01/17/2016 @ 823 responded to a residence in Wood Hollow Subdivision west of Leakey for a report of a burglary 1605 responded to a residence on Pecan Drive for report of

a burglary 1949 responded to West Third Street in Camp Wood for report of suspicious activity 01/18/2016 @ 1914 responded to Pecan Drive east of Leakey for a report of suspicious activity 01/19/2016 @ 1446 responded to Texas State Highway 55 north of Camp Wood for loose livestock 01/20/2016 @ 1641 responded to a residence on Stamford Hollow Road south of Leakey for a loud music complaint 01/21/2016 @ 913 responded to a residence on Canal Circle in Rio Frio for a lift assist 1520 responded to Ranch Road 337 east of Leakey for a motorcycle accident

Governor Abbott To Travis County Sheriff: Reverse Sanctuary Policy Or Lose Funding Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter to Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez strongly urging her to reverse her policy directive forbidding Travis County Sheriff’s Office employees from cooperating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer requests. Failure by Sheriff Hernandez to reverse her policy directive will jeopardize millions of dollars in funding from the Governor’s office to Travis County.

Calling the directive “dangerous” and “shortsighted,” Governor Abbott writes that Sheriff Hernandez’s decision is “not a pronouncement of sound public policy; it is a dangerous game of political Russian roulette—with the lives of Texans at stake.”

Last year Governor Abbott conditioned all Criminal Justice Grant funds from the Governor’s office to Counties on their enforcement of federal immigration law.

Governor Abbott’s letter goes on to explain that Sheriff Hernandez’s policy, if not revoked before the February 1, 2017 effective date, will result in the forfeiture of subsequent grant money.

Furthermore, Governor Abbott reiterated his commitment to signing a bill that bans sanctuary cities in the State of Texas this legislative session.

Excerpts from Governor Abbott’s Letter to Sheriff Hernandez: “As Sheriff your primary duty is to ensure the safety of the residents of Travis County.

However, your recent policy directive forbidding Travis County Sherriff’s Office (TCSO) employees from cooperating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) (except in the most limited of circumstances) betrays your oath and the residents of Travis County. I strongly urge you to reverse that policy before its effective date of February 1, 2017.”

“Your shortsighted policy ignores those astounding figures and would permit TCSO employees to comply with an ICE detainer request in only the most limited of circumstances. Under your reckless policy, for example, dangerous criminal aliens convicted

of felonies like murder; aggravated assault; human trafficking, including child sex trafficking; aggravated kidnapping; inducing sexual performance by a child or indecency with a child; dangerous gang activities; and the manufacture or delivery of deadly substances such as heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, GHB, PCP, and ketamine will be turned loose into Travis County without permitting ICE the opportunity to collect them.”

“I, too, have taken an oath to “preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States and of the State of Texas.” And my primary duty as Governor is to ensure the safety and security of Texans.”

“During the pending legislative session, I will be working with the Texas legislature to do more to protect our citizens from misguided and dangerous sanctuary policies like yours.

Your reckless actions endangering the safety of Texans will provide powerful testimony for the need to strengthen Texas law. It will make clear that conditioning state funding on compliance with federal immigration laws is not enough. Rather, Texas must enact tough penalties that punish those who would put themselves above the law—and even above the community they purportedly serve.”

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Leakey Boys Basketball defeats Knippa The Leakey Eagles traveled to Knippa to face the Rockcrushers in the final game of the first round in district 31-A play. It was a very close game in the first half and the Eagles managed to take a 27-22 lead into half time. Leakey got off to a great start in the second half and built a double-digit lead early the 3rd quarter. The Eagles kept the momentum most of the 2nd half and cruised to a 51-34 victory by holding the Rockcrushers to only 12 second half points. Junior Haden Hart was the anchor of the Eagles’ stingy defense as he hauled in 8 tough defensive rebounds, made 2 steals and blocked 3 Rockcrusher shots. Hart also did some

damage at the other end and claimed 3 offensive rebounds and scored 8 points on 3 of 4 shooting. That is outstanding production considering Hart played limited minutes in the game due to foul trouble. Fellow Junior Coleman Kerr led the Eagles on offense with 18 points and 3 assists with a solid 50% shooting effort. Senior Quinten Pigg contributed 9 points with very efficient shooting (making 4 of 6 shoots) and he hauled in 4 rebounds. Senior Rylan Springer scored 9 points and grabbed 5 rebounds and 2 assists.

Sophomore Hudson Springer filled up a lot of statistical categories nicely with 5 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals. The real

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story of the game was shooting. The Eagles connected on 47% of their shots and held Knippa to 22% shooting. The Eagles completed the first round of district play with a 6-0 record. Rocksprings is in second place at 5-1 while Knippa and D’Hanis are tied for third place with 3-3 records. Second round play for the boys starts next week with Leakey hosting Medina on Tuesday then traveling to D’Hanis on Friday. NOTE that the varsity boys game will start at 6pm at D’Hanis followed by the girls at 7:30. The JV boys will get the evening started at 5pm.

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NCHS Girls Basketball vs. Medina This past Friday, the Prowling Panthers made the trek to Medina for the girls’ second meeting and the boys’ first. J.V. Girls finally got to dust off their shoes after a three week hiatus and tip off first. The rematch was much more of a struggle this go around for the Panthers. Both clubs had not gotten to play an actual game since the fold of several J.V’s in the district, but the teams settled in quick enough. Unfortunately for N.C., the Bobcats had gotten no slower over the time between their last meeting. Medina’s quick guards interrupted the Panther’s transition game mightily in the first half. The Bobcats were ready for N.C.’s fast breaks, and they made them look more like slow breaks unless the pass was timed just so and right on the money. Luckily, the Panthers began to adjust, and Mandie Carabajal was able to make good on several full-speed lay-ups.

She ended the night with 10 points to lead all scorers. The Panthers also showed patience on the offensive end, working the ball around Medina’s 2-3 zone. Myah Rodriguez hit one long range three pointer during the ball movement, and Jasmine Carrillo hit a jumper as well as two free throws. Big Blue worked the ball inside on several pos-

sessions where Grace Luce knocked down a jumper and made it to the foul line twice, and was good on two of them. Amanda White was N.C.’s other inside presence and was good for 6 points on the evening. Helen Perez helped the Panthers cause at the foul line staying a perfect 4 for 4 from the charity stripe. In fact, N.C. shot a descent 59% from the foul line for the game. Reserve post, Angela Galindo, provided some strength on the interior with some rebounding. All in all, the Panthers’ efforts were enough to give the Canyon a 10 point lead going into the fourth quarter. Big Blue managed the clock for the last part of the game. Skylar Balderas and Sydnee McDonald helped control the ball in the final minutes to round out the action. The Canyon grabbed the victory 31 -17 and the District Title for J.V. once again with the win.

Next up was the Girls Varsity. N.C. picked up where they had left off with their last meeting with Medina. Big Blue jumped out to a large lead with smothering defense and too many transition buckets to count. In addition, the Panthers worked on different defensive sets and worked the ball around the Bobcats’ 2-3 zone well. There was only

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one small lapse in concentration early in the third quarter that N.C. quickly corrected.

Otherwise, the Panthers did what they needed to do to work on their game and move onto the next opponent. Scoring was abundant for the Canyon. Stats went as follows. . . Gabby Irwin led all scorers with 20 big ones, 5 assists, and 5 steals. Jayden Aguilera was to follow with 18 points, 4 assists, and 4 steals. Bethany Fisher was next, notching another double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds. Then Megan Sifuentes was the fourth Panther in double figures with 15 points, 8 steals, and 3 assists. Leslie Taylor and Vicki Ruiz both had 6 points and 3 steals for Blue. Tori Carabajal had her best defensive effort grabbing 5 steals and pitching them out for 4 assists to her streaking guards. Reserve posts, Carabajal and Shelby Pannell also did a better job on the glass grabbing 5 rebounds each. The final score was 85 - 17. This laid the groundwork for N.C. Boys to make the night a sweep. . .

They did not disappoint! The Panthers now get ready to roll their sleeves up for a homematch-up with D’Hanis.

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- Regular Session Meeting on January 16th, 2017 Members of the Nueces Canyon C.I.S.D. Board of Education met in regular session on January 16th, 2017. Danny Irwin, Board President, presided at the meeting. The board meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm.

Kristi Powers gave the invocation.

For School Board Appreciation Month, Mrs. Powers explained the various things on the tables. She said the elementary made some posters, kindergarten made goodie bags, athletic groups sent pictures and a signed card from the 6 man football team and the teachers and staff gave you an customized RTIC cup.

Principal Luci Harmon reported elementary enrollment of 168 and junior high and high school enrollment of 118.

Luci Harmon reported 168 at the elementary and 118 at the JH&HS. She said the A-F ratings are out and she will talk about them later and that benchmarking is going on. She also said the Camille Harris and Kyle Floyd competed in the area band competition and placed 3rd and 15th respectively.

Luci Harmon also presented the Food Services Report for the month saying that Cookie is doing good in the cafeteria and has got the reports figured out for this time. Mrs. Powers commented on all the refreshments she made for the basketball reunion program.

Mrs. Powers gave the athletics report for the AD’s since they were having basketball games

and said the Coach Harris has done a great job with the transition. Coach Hughes has off season going on and attended well. Coach Sweeten reported lots of basketball games and tournaments they were a part of. As of this meeting they are 6-0 in district. Mrs. Powers reported the 60-61 basketball reunion was a huge success. The ladies seemed to enjoy it and had some fun stories. She also mentioned that Camille Harris was nominated to the All State Cross Country team for 1A. In the Transportation Report to the School Board Stephen Smith reported he was working on semi-annual stuff. He’s changing oil filters and oil, and ac filters. He mentioned the tennis courts possibly being done this week and he still has bus 4 with some issues.

In the consent agenda the board: The board approved the minutes of the previous meeting.

The board voted to accept and pay bills as presented.

The board accepted the Budget/Finance report as presented.

Several action items were considered by the School Board: The board voted to order an election of the School Board Trustees for 2017.

The board voted to approve the annual report of training hours

The board went into Executive Session from 6: 45 until 7:09pm. Upon opening into Regular Session: The board voted to extend the Superintendents contract.

The board voted to accept the resignation of Coach Keith Hughes.

Under Informational Items Mrs. Harmon spoke briefly to the board about our A-F Texas School Accountability Ratings System ratings.

The Meeting was adjourned at 7:20pm. In attendance at the meeting were NC School Board members; President Danny Irwin, Vice President Charles E. Hunger, Ignacio Sanchez, Denise Rogers, and Clint Luce. Nueces Canyon Superintendent of Schools, Kristi Powers, as well as Principal, Luci Harmon. Attending and reporting on Maintenance and Transportation was Stephen Smith. Also present was Billye Smith. Board Secretary Noreda Sifuentes was not in attendance.

The next board meeting was set for February20th at 6:30pm. The Nueces Canyon Board of Education normally meets at the Administration Building in Barksdale, on the third Monday of each month at 6:30pm. Please call the District Business Office at 830-234-3514 or consult the school calendar at www.nccisd.net to verify meeting dates and times.

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News from the Show-barn What an exciting start to the new year with the Nueces Canyon Jr. and Sr. FFA competing in the Real County Livestock Show. The Canyon had a lot of exhibitors which keep this Ag teacher hoping all fall trying to help them get there animals ready.

The FFA was represented in every event and held our own against some pretty stiff competition. I believe that this was one of the most competitive shows I have seen in years. We set a goal as a FFA program to go across the mountain and win as many showmanship awards as we could. I am very proud to announce we did just that.

Averi Walker won the Junior Rabbit showmanship followed by Reagan King with the Peewee goat showmanship. We weren’t done there though Anna Vernor brought home the Peewee sheep showmanship and Kaydie Light won the junior showmanship. Rounding out the list was Kylie Kramer with the Peewee showmanship. I believe that this shows we have a foundation for great things because no matter the good the animal is a great showman makes them better. Showmanship was not all we won however, with the day starting out great with Averi Walker showing her buck Rabbit to the reserve Champion spot.

She was followed Eli Ludlow in 12th and Madison Williams in 13th. Zoe Carnes also participated. Next was the doe class with Averi Walker striking a good deal with a third place finish followed closely by Eli Ludlow in seventh. Averi also placed 9th in that class. Next up was the Pen of three

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broilers with Hana Mosqueda placing 7th and 8th with her broilers. Then we opened up with the breeding goats having several kids in the Lightweight Doe Kid class with first time shower Melody Calderon Showing like a seasoned vet placing third followed closely in fourth by Kaydie Light, then came Victor Contreras in 7th, followed

by Tori Carbajal who finished 8th, next up was Kyle Johnson in 10th place but nowhere near the bottom. Next up where the Medium Weight Doe Kids with veteran shower Tyanna Schexnider leading off in the 3rd place spot followed by Sarah Whipkey in 5th then Leslie Taylor in 7th and 9th place, who was followed by Bethany Fisher 10th place with Melody Calderon placing 11th followed by Kylie Taylor and Grace Luce in 12th and 13th. Then came the Heavyweight class which was lead off in 1st place by Averi Walker who ended up winning the Champion Breeder Doe Kid to represent the Canyon in the Champion Drive. The class was rounded out by Kaydie Light in 10th Kylie Taylor in 11th and Colin Taylor in 12th. In the Aged Doe class the Canyon struck gold one more time with Trey Pannell winning with the Hammer placing 1st. Next came Averi Walker in 3rd followed by Bethany Fisher in 4th then in 10th was Kaydie Light and 14th was Daymon Joy. Averi Walker went on to win the Grand Champion Breeder for the year. With no hesitation at all we jumped straight into the market class where the canyon was well represented. In Class

1 the Canyon FFA had Bee Deleon place 5th Nate Carbajal 6th Mathew Luce 7th and Victoria Carbajal 9th. In Class 2 Tyanna Schexnider won the class followed by Trey Pannell in 4th Joanna Valenzuela in 6th and Cassidy Williams in 9th. Tyanna went on to be the Reserve Champion Lightweight.

In Class 3 Lexie Quillin placed 3rd followed by Averi Walker in 5th and Caroline Boyle in 8th. In class 4 Tyanna Schexnider placed 6th and Riley King placed 8th. In Class 5 Averi Walker placed 2nd followed

by Bethany Fisher in 6th. Class 6 was the last show of the day With Kaydie Light in 6th and Reagan King in 8th. Friday morning started with the Southdown class of Sheep with Kaydie Light placing 3rd and 4th. The Heavy weight Fine-wool class had Averi Walker in 3rd. In the Medium-wool Lightweight class Kaydie Light placed 3rd.

In the heavyweight division of medium wools Anna Vernor placed 2nd followed by Averi Walker in 3rd and 5th. Then came the swine where the Canyon’s own Camdyn Childs won the lightweight championship followed in 4th by Sam Threadgill in 4th Hunter Wall in 5th, and Mathew Luce in 7th. In the Medium weight division Sam Threadgill placed 3rd, Winston Walker 4th, Caiden Childs 5th Kylie Kramer 6th and Camdyn Childs 7th. In the Heavy weights Kylie Kramer placed 3rd and Caiden Childs 5th. Not bad for a program who just a little over a decade ago had only a handful of showers in the show.

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Upon inquiry for a friend, I found that solicitors in Sabinal, those going door to door salesmen who are trying to get you to change electricity, sell you insurance, almost anything except someone trying to get you to vote a certain way: those people need to register daily at Sabinal City Hall.

The charge is only $1 but you have the right to ask to see if the person has a permit. If the date on the permit is not current, that is if it is not that day’s date, it is no good and you can call the Sabinal Police Department at 988-2691 and have an officer come. The officer will tell the person to go and register or leave town. Either way, we are better off.

You can also file on the person and he or she will have to pay a fine.

Scammers, those who call you who want to quiz you, or when it is just a recording, according to Sabinal Police Chief Chuy Reyes, can be stopped by listening to the announcement, which usually has a number that you can dial, that will block that one from recalling and recalling on “land” lines only. (Land lines are not cell phones.) Of course the number is near the end of their sales pitch.

Pickleball Clinic

Pickleball is good exercise, played on tennis courts but only on 1/4 of the court, using a wiffle ball and paddle the size of a racquet ball racquet. In conjunction with the ‘Its Time Texas Challenge” which is sponsored by H.E.B., Coach Coker will be teaching the sport to any and all interested people beginning on January 28 at 10 a.m. at the Sabinal tennis courts. If you would like to learn more about this sport, please register on-line at www.itt.communitychall enge.com to give points to Sabinal. Games will be held every Tuesday and Thursday.

And Sabinal school nurse Reyes will thank you.

EMS Meets

The Sabinal Emergency Medical Services will meet tomorrow evening at 6:30 p.m. If you are interested in helping, knowing more about the organization, please join them at their meeting room which is located south of the EMS ambulance bay building.

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Sul Ross Rio Grande College in Uvalde is honoring the victims of the Holocaust on International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Friday, January 27. Dr. Wesley Wynne, Professor of Psychology will speak on “Viktor Frankl and the Search for Meaning” at the RGC Uvalde auditorium at 6 p.m.

Frankl was born in Vienna in 1905. During World War II, he, his wife Tilly, and his parents were sent to a concentration camp. The camp was liberated in April, 1947. Only Frankl survived. He had lost his father, mother, brother, and wife.

My husband too was a Prisoner of War, in Germany for a full year. He would not talk about it until shortly before his death. If you plan to go, I hope to see you there. Let us never forget.

Hudson Brotherhood

There were 15 members present at the Methodist Church Fellowship Hall on Sunday. Greg Bales brought a very personal message and Wayne Matthews provided breakfast. The breakfast consisted of Maurine Oliphant’s breakfast casserole and that meeting was dedicated in Maurine and Tommy Oliphant’s memory.

The Brotherhood organization is founded on non-denominational principles and provides the men and boys in our area a chance to fellowship and draw closer in their Christian walk.

Central Christian

Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m.; the Wednesday night Bible study begins at 6:30 p.m. This past Sunday Brad Allen delivered the message.

On Sunday, January 29, there is to be a Congregational meeting and the 5th Sunday Pasta Bar. This will be a variation from the traditional 5th Sunday dinner.

On February 19, Jim Fox will bring the message. He is an applicant for the pastoral position.

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It was Juan Ruiz’s birthday and to make it special, he conducted the Sunday school class. It was something that he wanted to do he told me. Happy Birthday, Juan.

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This past Sunday, special music “Rejoice in the Lord” was provided by Kinsley Cox, daughter of Tanya and Donald Cox of the Utopia area.

On Tuesday and again on Friday is the exercise class. Bring a mat and join them at 8:30 a.m.

Wednesday has Bible News Club at 4 p.m. and trustees meeting at 7 p.m.

Sunday the Confirmation class meets from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday school/small group runs from 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. and the church service begins at 11 a.m. This coming Sunday there will be a Hymn Sing.

There is to be a hamburger plate luncheon and cake auction on February 19 from noon to 2:30 p.m. All proceeds are to benefit the new community playscape.

St. Patrick’s Catholic

A copy of Today’s Catholic, dated January 6 is at the entrance to the church. Also the magazine Shalom Tidings is available as well as information on the Retirement Fund for Religious.

February 3 is First Friday with Eucharistic Adoration at St. Patrick’s from 8 a.m. until the Rosary at 6 p.m. followed by Benediction and Holy Mass.

February 4 is First Saturday with Mass at St. Patrick’s at 11:30 a.m. in reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

The 2017 Archbishop’s Appeal Campaign has begun with the theme of “Disciples, Sent by the Spirit.” Parish goals for the appeal locally are as follows: St. Joseph’s $487, St. Mary’s $556, and St. Patrick’s $2565. A letter from Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller about your participation.

Donations may be placed in the offertory during Mass; online at www.archsa.org/ archibishops-appeal or over the phone by calling 210-734-1604.

Sabinal Civic Club

The Civic Club will meet February 2, Thursday, at 4 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church fellowship hall. The topic is the “Cavaliers to Traditions of Fiesta” by Tynan Griesenbeck of San Antonio. Hostesses are Janet Hines, Merril Nunley, and Miilie Verstuyft.

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SABINAL CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 23, 2017 Mayor Charles D. Story opened the regular meeting of the Sabinal city council at 7:24 p.m. On January 23, 2017 with the following aldermen, staff and visitors present: Mike Nuckles, Ali Alejandro, Andy Schaefer, Javier Flores, Jesus Reyes, Betty Jo Harris, Stephen Horton, Dorothy Howard, Ken Cave and Louis A Landeros, Jr. Nancy Alvarado And Danny Dean were absent.

The invocation and pledge were led by Mayor Story.

On a motion by Flores and second by Schaefer, all four voted to approve the accounts payable as presented.

On a motion by Flores and second by Schaefer, all four voted to approve the minutes of January 09, 2017.

No citizens were signed up to speak.

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However, Horton noted that the gas system lost money. Also, he talked about the balance of utility sales. Story stated that the city is removing balances that are two or more years gone. Also, deposits are to be applied where available. Horton said those were positive steps.

On a motion byNuckles and second by Alejandro, all four voted to accept the audit as presented.

On a motion by Nuckles and second by Flores, all four voted to award the audit contract for 2017 to Coleman, Horton and Company in the amount of $15,700.00.

Carl Esser spoke on a number of grants. On the water tank painting, Nuckles moved and Schaefer seconded to pass change order #3 to take out painting on the header pipe and replacing window panes in the building. The city will save about $8,800.00 with the change.

On a motion by Schaefer and second by Flores, all four agreed to approve the pay request #2.-$202,950.00.

There was discussion on the copsyc program (police/court). There will be an overage of $12,639.00 over the amount of the grant ($16,089.00). There is a question as to how much the court will contribute. This will be on the agenda next meeting.

Next was the grant for the new police car. There are some left-over funds that may be used for police items. The vehicle company has been paid the $45,175.00. Now the city will be reimbursed.

Regarding the border star program, the city has handled the funds well and has $5,505.49 Left to use.

On the body-worn cameras, a motion by Flores and second by Alejandro approved resolution 17-3 to apply for a grant ($2,064.00) With the city being responsible for $516.00.

The solid waste grant is for slab/building at the city yard for equipment. The city has to pay for the work then be reimbursed $7,174.00.

The community clean-up will be $5,000.00.

The FEMA 385 is pending (city hall roof).

The FEMA 384 is ongoing. The city has received 75% of the funds (streets).

Ken Cave brought information on the TCEQ case concerning the transfer station. There is a $27,400. Bid for the water line to the station. After some testing, the oil station is not contaminated (soil).

A trench is being dug to bring in some more soil. The concrete needs to be cleaned. That should close everything at the transfer station. It takes care of water and wastewater. It wipes out tasks 1,2,3,4,and 5.

On a motion by Flores and second by Schaefer, all four voted to approve the alamo fire line proposal ($27,400.00).

On a motion by Schaefer and second by Alejandro, all four voted to purchase the bobcat (skid steer) in the amount of $68,240.00. Story recommended the purchase after the warranty expires of a service plan. This machine has no foot peddles, is stable and is on tracks.

This is a debt service item.

On a Motion by Flores and second by Alejandro, all four voted to adjourn at 8:43 p.m.

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I will end this article with more of his speech on that historic occasion, “The oath of office I take today is an oath of allegiance to all Americans. For many decades, we’ve enriched foreign industry at the expense of American industry, subsidized the armies of other countries, while allowing for the very sad depletion of our military.

We’ve defended other nations’ borders, while refusing to defend our own, and spent trillions and trillions of dollars overseas, while America’s infrastructure has fallen into disrepair and decay.

We’ve made other countries rich while the wealth, strength and confidence of our country has dissipated over the horizon. One

by one, the factories shuttered and left our shores with not even a thought about the millions and millions of American workers that were left behind. The wealth of our middle class has been ripped from their homes and then redistributed all across the world.

But, that is the past and now we are looking only to the future. We assembled here today, are issuing a new decree to be heard in every city, in every foreign capital, and in every hall of power. From this day forward, a new vision will govern our land. From this day forward, it’s going to be only America first. America first. Every decision on trade, on taxes, on immigration, on foreign affairs will be made to benefit American workers and American families.

We do not seek to impose our way of life on anyone, but rather to let it shine as an example. We will shine for everyone to follow.

We will reinforce old alliances and form new ones and unite the civilized world against radical Islamic terrorism, which we will eradicate completely from the face of the earth. At the bedrock of our politics will be a total allegiance to the United States of America and, through our loyalty to our country, we will rediscover our loyalty to each other. When you open your heart to patriotism, there is no room for prejudice.” I wish him well!

Governor Abbott Champions School Choice At Annual Education Rally Governor Greg Abbott today attended and delivered remarks at the Texas School Choice Week Rally where he promoted school choice as “not just a Republican issue or a Democrat issue – it is a civil rights issue.” The Governor has proclaimed January 22-28 as School Choice Week in Texas as part of a national effort to raise awareness for expansion of educational options. Additionally, Governor Abbott was honored with the Texas School Choice Coalition’s 2017 Education Champion Award for his efforts as a school choice advocate.

“Every child across this great state has the right to a quality education, and to attend a school that is best for them regardless of their zip code,” said Governor Abbott.” School choice is a civil rights issue, and Texas must ensure that no child is ever stuck in a failing school. As Governor I have seen the proven success of charter schools, and will continue to fight to empower all parents to choose a school that’s best for their child.”

Held every January, National School Choice Week is an independent public awareness effort designed to shine a

positive spotlight on effective education options for every child. Through thousands of independently planned events across the country, National School Choice Week raises public awareness of all types of educational choices available to children.

These options include traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, online learning, private schools, and homeschooling.

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Remarks: **Gov. Abbott often deviates from prepared remarks “You are like so many Parents I know who just want the best school for their kids, and they deserve choices about where to send their kids to school.”

“This is not a republican issue or a democratic issue, this is a civil rights issue. The right for every child from every zip code to attend the school that’s best for them.”

“This is common sense, one size doesn’t fit all when it comes to education. Why should government force a child to attend a school that’s wrong for them.”

“Parental involvement is important to a child success. The ultimate parental involvement is giving parents more power to choose their child’s school.

It’s time to empower all parents to choose a school that’s best for their child it’s time to ensure that no child is stuck in a failing school.”

“I know that Lieutenant Governor Patrick and legislative leaders in both House and Senate are working on laws that will enable school choice in Texas. I want that law to reach my desk and when it does I will make the choice to sign it.”

Hurd Selected for House Intelligence Committee Washington, D.C. – Amid increasing threats to the homeland and around the globe, former undercover CIA officer Congressman Will Hurd has become the first representative from the 23rd district of Texas to be appointed to the U.S. House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI). At a time when the Intelligence Community faces significant challenges, Rep. Hurd brings firsthand national security and intelligence gathering experience to the body tasked with overseeing and supporting their operations.

This prestigious appointment by the Speaker of the House at the beginning of his second term is big news after a hard fought reelection. Hurd sits on the committees of Homeland Security and Oversight and Government Reform and has quickly positioned himself as a leading voice on National Security and Cybersecurity.

“We are living in a dangerous time when our enemies’ tactics, techniques, and procedures are continuously evolving. It’s the job of Congress to make sure our national security apparatus is ready to meet these threats,” said Hurd. “I left an organization I love, and a career I loved and was good at because I believed I could help the intelligence community in a different way.

That’s why I ran for Congress. It’s exciting

to be able to use my experience to develop recommendations with my colleagues on the Committee that will prevent terrorist attacks and keep Americans safe.”

“Will is an obvious choice for this committee,” said Speaker Paul Ryan. “During his first term in Congress, he was a leader on national security and cybersecurity issues, drawing from his personal experience to help educate his colleagues and shape policy. His expertise will be a strong asset as we strengthen our national security policies to protect Americans at home and our interests abroad.”

“I’d like to give a warm welcome to Congressman Hurd, who is joining the House Intelligence Committee,” HPSCI Chairman Devin Nunes (R-CA) stated. “With his years-long experience as a CIA officer, he has immense first-hand knowledge of the Intelligence Community, and I expect he will play a critical role in the committee’s oversight activities.”

“Will’s background as a Clandestine Service officer has made him uniquely qualified to serve on HPSCI,” added George Tenet, former Director of Central Intelligence. “Having served both in congressional oversight staff and the CIA, myself, I know his exemplary service and experience will be invaluable to the committee

responsible for overseeing our nation’s intelligence operations.”

“Rep. Hurd’s appointment to the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence is very important for the city of San Antonio,” said Bexar County Judge Nelson P. Wolff. “His first-hand experience and expertise makes him the best person to represent our city on this committee when it comes to issues of national security and helping San Antonio to continue to strengthen its claim as Cyber City, USA.” “On behalf of the Airmen of 24th Air Force, Air Forces Cyber, I would like to congratulate Rep. Will Hurd on his new appointment. He has been a vocal advocate and ally for the Air Force and Cyberspace Operations,” stated Major General Christopher Weggeman, Commander of the 24th Air Force at Joint Base San Antonio, which plans and executes global cyberspace operations. “We look forward to working with him, his staff and the committee to secure our nation’s vital interests.”

“I’m honored by Speaker Ryan’s appointment and humbled to be able to yet again support my colleagues in the Intelligence Community as they continue their challenging and gravely important work to keep this country safe,” said Hurd.

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Keep It Real-ly Beautiful (KIRB) Annual Member Meeting WHAT: Annual Member Meeting & Chili Dinner WHEN: Tuesday, January 31, 2017, 6:00 p.m.

WHERE: Real County Senior Citizens Center, located at 474 West Ranch Road 337, approximately 1/2 mile west of US 83.

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SISTER MARCHES

Donald Trump’s election has ignited a powder keg under the global women’s rights movement that will have far-reaching ramifications, according to organizers of a the “Sister Marches” on Saturday. More than 1 million people rallied at women’s marches in the nation’s capital and cities around the world on President Donald Trump’s first full day in office. “We march today for the moral core of this nation, against which our new president is waging a war,” actress America Ferrera told the Washington crowd.

Various causes were attached to the march, which was largely billed as a demonstration in support of women’s rights and civil rights but for many has clear political undertones connected to the inauguration of Donald Trump.

In Chicago, organizers canceled the march portion of their event for safety reasons because of an overflow crowd that reached an estimated 250,000. People made their way through the streets on their own anyway. In New York, well over 100,000 marched past Trump’s home at Trump Tower on Fifth Avenue. More than 100,000 also gathered on Boston Common, and a similar number demonstrated in Los Angeles.

Holding the march in Iraq was a challenge because of tribalism, corruption and the difficulty of getting approval from the government “who deny that women have challenges in this Iraqi society”. “With solidarity, we women are daring to stand up to the challenge of lack of salaries, terror, hate, exploitation, and trafficking,” the organizer said. In the UK the Women’s March descended upon London, in towns and cities across Britain including Cardiff, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Leeds and Belfast. “People are realizing that the time to act is now, they don’t have to wait for permission to tell the world what they want and believe in. Human rights and women’s rights are hard won and at this critical time it is vital to stand together to celebrate our gains and against discrimination and division, the politics of fear have no place in 2017.”

Why I’m marching Maria Kostaki author, 43, Athens Greece-While not a citizen of the US, I am organizing this march in Athens because I believe the issues it represents are global. It’s about humanity. It’s about women’s rights, racism, equality, LGBT rights. I have a four-year-old son and I do not want him to grow up in a world where everything we have fought for is taken away. Lotje Horvers tour manager, 34, Amsterdam-I want to be part of the message to the world that there are more people who love than people who hate. I cannot be at peace with the fact that Donald Trump uses his voice to set an example that it is acceptable to be demeaning to women and minorities. Rachel Druck rabbinical student, 31, Tel Aviv-I am studying to be a rabbi and one of the major values of Judaism is accepting the other, making a place for the stranger and remembering once a year that once we were slaves in Egypt. Those values are propelling me. I’m marching because Trump ran a campaign of Islamophobia, antisemitism, misogyny, and racism: to stand up and say he does not speak for me. Natalino Soares Ornai Guterres consultant, 27, Dili, East Timor-I have been displaced from my home and have travelled to other countries (including the US) in search of better opportunities. Being a member of the LGBT community, I am involved because I understand the struggle that our mothers, sisters and people with non-binary gender identities have to go through in a patriarchal society. Aisha Ali-Khan part-time teacher, 36, Shipley, UK-I wanted to show solidarity with the rest of the women all over the world. Women are not being heard by those in power anywhere in the world – if they were we wouldn’t be marching today. I’m a Muslim, of Pakistani heritage – this is not just a white women’s march, it’s all women, all over the world. It’s a really inclusive movement and it’s amazing to be a part of that. Shoomi Chowdhury Amnesty International, London-We have so much left to do with regards to rights for ethnic minorities, particularly women from ethnic minorities, and not only is the potential for progress going to be lost, we’ve taken a massive step back. In 20 years, I want to be able to tell my children “I went out and marched the day after Donald Trump became president”. Nazila Kivi feminist magazine editor, Copenhagen-I’m marching in solidarity with people gendered as women all around the world, especially indigenous, and migrant women, who are under a double burden of oppression. Women and our bodies very often become battle grounds for conservative and backwards ideas of nations, borders and racist ideologies. Solidarity and activism is all we have. Ritah Mutheu Muia entrepreneur, 37, Nairobi-We march as the Her Voice society in Kenya because we stand in solidarity with our sisters from the US. We want to send a message that any act or policies that violate human rights or women’s rights will not be tolerated. In Kenya the fight against gender-based violence is far from over. As Kenyan women we have decided to break the silence. President Trump said, he acknowledged demonstrators’ right to protest in his first comments on the rallies. “Peaceful protests are a hallmark of our democracy. Even if I don’t always agree, I recognize the rights of people to express their views,” Trump tweeted. “I Watched protests yesterday but was under the impression that we just had an election! Why didn’t these people vote?”

White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus said on “Fox News Sunday” that Trump “wants to be president for all people, including every one of those marchers yesterday, and I think over time, many of those people are going to be proud of this president.” Across the globe more than 600 “sister marches” took place and crowd estimates from police and organizers added up to well over one million people with no violence and no arrests made.

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Unlocking the Secrets of Mission San Lorenzo de la Santa Cruz As the summer draws nearer, the excitement is almost palpable! What will be found? As the winds whisper through the mounds that remain at the old Mission site in Camp Wood, I wonder what they remember? We will soon know the secrets, transported back through time when Apache fought Comanche and Spanish Friars sought the help of God in their struggles. The sacristy, the granary, the middens will all be unearthed, to give up their secrets and their knowledge.

An excerpt from the Project Proposal for Mission San Lorenzo de la Santa Cruz: “One of the last missions established for the Lipan Apache, Mission San Lorenzo was occupied during a tumultuous and critical period of Spanish Texas

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caused by a field crew from the Texas Memorial Museum who leveled part of the southern section of the site with heavy machinery, Tunnell in 1969 was still able to uncover intact floors and building foundations. Based on his investigations, Tunnell defined the basic footprint of the mission ruins and identified several buildings including the church and a granary. Both adobe and limestone construction are present and portions of the mission’s stone construction can still be seen along the surface of the site.”

Tourists with metal detectors have been known to visit the site in an attempt to collect artifacts which places the site at risk. The vegetation that has overgrown parts of the above ground stone ruins is slowly shifting building stones and

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history. The unsanctioned Franciscan mission was founded in 1762 on the east bank of the Nueces River in what is today Camp Wood, Texas. San Lorenzo was established just prior to its sister site, Candelaria del Cañon, approximately 9 miles downstream (Bolton 1970).

Together, the El Cañon settlements represent the last missions established for the Lipan in Texas. Captain Felipe Rábago, the commander of Presidio San Sabá, lobbied for the establishment of Apache missions and provided both financial and military support for the missionary enterprise.

Ill-fated as the mission was, it nonetheless encapsulates an important chapter in the history of northern New Spain. The events that unfolded at San Lorenzo reflect the last attempts of a fading colonial power to maintain their frontier outposts and to subdue, hold, and convert indigenous populations. The Lipan had suffered losses during the mission era that nevertheless signaled the end of their dominance in Spanish Texas. The few short years that Mission San Lorenzo catered to the Lipan Apache chronicle this decline. In many ways, Mission San Lorenzo is a record of endings. Likewise, the Lipan associated with San Lorenzo also witnessed the slow decline of the power they once held. The frontier was changing rapidly for Spanish and Native peoples alike and Mission San Lorenzo was a witness to it all before its final abandonment in 1769.”

The Mission site holds the keys of history, waiting solemnly and silently for us to unlock the door.

The site has been assessed and threats to the site recorded as: “An empty field greets visitors to the site and no information is provided about the mission other than its date of occupation.

The site is located primarily on land owned by the city of Camp Wood and is fenced on three sides (north, south, and west). Despite damage

damaging what is left of the mission ruins. This summer Professor Walters and her team hope to complete Phase I as outlined in the Scope of Work here: “The initial stage will include archaeological and architectural research. Results from the archaeological investigations planned for June of 2017 will be used to inform the development of a preservation and architectural plan for the mission. The first phase will consist of archaeological investigations, the main goals for this field season will include the exposure and assessment of existing mission architecture and the collection of data for the development of a preservation and site revitalization plan. Finding and fully documenting mission structures is a key objective of Phase I and necessary for the preservation of the site.

In conclusion, they determined that, “The mission is not in immediate danger of destruction however it is slowly succumbing to neglect.

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These minimal improvements will significantly

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Wednesday, January 25, 2017

O B I T U A R I E S

The Most Important Task of Funeral Week

by Tracy Renee Lee

Eddy Reavis

(June 2, 1957 - January 21, 2017)

As a funeral director, I am often asked, “What is the most important task of funeral week?” The answer may surprise you. Many think the most important task is to bury or cremate their deceased loved one.

Indeed, this is a critical task: it is not, however, number one. The number one task for the survivor during funeral week is survival.

Recently, we have seen the ill effects of losing one’s loved one in the case of mother and daughter, Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher. The loss of one’s significant loved one is by far, life’s most stressful event. Everyone knows that stress over time can cause one’s health to falter. If regular stress is left untreated, disease and eventually death will result. The stress that accompanies the death of a loved one, however, is so powerful that it does not require time to do its dirty work. Its ravages can cause immediate death within the circles of love and kinship surrounding the decedent. When experiencing loss, normal and high-level stress pale in comparison. Unlike the passing of a loved one, stress at work or home are potentially resolvable through changes in behaviors, situations, or attitudes. The death of a loved one, no matter what you change, remains the same; he or she is gone, and will not miraculously return.

What then can one do to significantly reduce their risk factors upon the death of a loved one? This is an important question, and the answers are not readily available. At the close of each arrangement conference with my clients, I always address their individual health issues and plan of care during funeral week. Although I am not a medical practitioner of any sort, if I can determine that the survivor has a chronic disease or illness, or if he or she is elderly or feeble, I immediately suggest notifying or visiting his or her physician. I review basic life sustaining necessities such as hydration and nutrition and also suggest that they enlist the assistance of others to help get them through the difficult week ahead.

My primary concerns for my clients are many. I worry that they will forget to take critical medications such as blood pressure or diabetic pills. I fear that they will forget to eat proper foods or drink

Eddy (Edward Henry) Reavis passed away Saturday, January 21, 2017, in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on June 2, 1957, in Pecos, Texas to Oscar Reavis and Shirley Brown Reavis.

Those left to honor and cherish his memory are his father, Oscar Reavis of Barksdale; sister, Karan Patterson and husband Pat of Barksdale; brother, Jerry Wayne Reavis of San Antonio; numerous nieces, nephews and family members.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Reavis.

Memorial Service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, January 28th, 2017, at the Vance Baptist Church in Vance, Texas, with Pastor Steve Sellars officiating.

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

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In Loving Memory of: Felix DeLeon Colleen Wingate By: Steve & Shawn Gray

The Following Donations have been made to the Rio Frio Cemetery Association

In Loving Memory of Tela Patterson by: Mrs. Hobson, Sam and Bo Allen, D Cornelius, E Meyers, Hardy & Diane Lewis, Margaret Davis, Jim & Janet Jackson, Joyce Herndon, Jamie Harris In Loving Memory of Craig Bishop

by Willis Springfield In Loving Memory of Felix DeLeon

by Willis Springfield

plenty of fluids, causing their immune systems to weaken and allowing illness to set in. I worry that they will be unable to sleep and may suffer the dangers of sleep deprivation, or that the preoccupation and confusion brought on by death may bring about debilitating accidents. Above all, however, my primary concern is that the extreme stress under which they are suffering may bring about their own deaths.

The stress of death may affect one’s well-being in several ways. A noteworthy few are: Irregular or rapid heartbeats Severe or persistent headaches Kidney disorders Hypertension Bowel upsets Vomiting Various Mental Disturbances Of course, if one already has chronic illness or disease, one should keep a keen eye and monitor any changes in their condition. If any number of the following indicators are experienced in concert and are ongoing, one might consider a medical check up with their family physician to eliminate the possibility of other illnesses.

Increased alertness Muscle tension Increased sweating Dry mouth Increased heart rate or blood pressure Rapid breathing Expanded or constricted airways Diversion of blood away from the gut and skin to the muscles If you are experiencing funeral week, please be aware of the perils that may befall you. Take proper care of yourself and manage any ongoing or existing illnesses or disease. Seek out the advice of your doctor and ask others to help you with stressful decisions and tasks. Above all, be mindful of your stress level and how it is affecting your health.

Should you feel overwhelmed, ask for assistance immediately.

Bible Facts and Oddities - The Godhead (Part II) Every time I try to explain the Godhead I have to freely admit that this is one of those things in the Bible where I don’t understand everything that I know about it. I know what the Bible says, but I still don’t fully understand what all of it means. I’ll try and explain what the Bible says - maybe you’ll understand it more fully for yourself. As always, I urge you to look in your own Bible to see if these things are so.

I suggest to you that the individuals in the generic term “God” took upon themselves different roles in God’s dealings with man. The Father was the Planner: “God said, Let there be light…

(Genesis 1:3); He chose us before the foundation of the world (Ephesians 1:3-6); He prophesied about the Savior (Genesis 3:15); etc. The Son was the Executor of the plan: He created ALL THINGS (John 1:1-3; 14-15 et al); and He was the Savior that fulfilled the Father’s plan (Matthew 5:17-18; Hebrews 10:5-10). Jesus will also be the Executor of God’s judgment (John 5:22, 27; Romans 14:10 et al). The Holy Spirit is the Revealer of all of these things to us: “Holy men of God… moved by the Holy Spirit..” (2 Peter 1: 21); 1 Corinthians 2:10; Ephesians 3:5; 1 Peter 1:12 et al {meaning - “and similar Scriptures” - CG.} tell us this plainly.

With these things in mind, I want to prove that Jesus was in fact “God” on earth. Not only did He claim to be God (John 8:24, 58; 10: 30-33 et al) but He forgave sins while on the

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earth (Matthew 9:2-6; Luke 23:43 et al) and He received worship while on the earth (Matthew 8: 2; 14:33 et al) even after Jesus told Satan that worship is for God only (Matthew 4:10). Did Jesus lie, and thus sin?

As you can see, it doesn’t take much reading to prove that Jesus was God. But some might ask why He was sometimes called “the Son of

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Father = Planner Son = Executor Holy Spirit = Revealer

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God”? I suggest that it was for the same reason that He was called “the Son of man”. In that time, in that culture, “son of…” often meant “equality with”; Jesus was equally God - and equally man!

Don’t ask! I already admitted that I don’t understand all that I know! For other places where ‘son of’ is used this way, see: Matthew 4:21; Mark 3: 17; Acts 4:36 and 2 Thessalonians 2:3.

I must make brief mention about the Holy Spirit and the claim that at least one religious cult makes claiming that HE (they say ‘it’) is just an “impersonal force” and not a being. Can you lie to wind; or to electricity? These are impersonal forces! Do impersonal forces hear and speak (John 16:13)? Even in the New World Translation - which they [MIS-]translated - they could not get the PERSON of the Holy Spirit completely out of their bible! “However, when that one comes, the spirit of the truth, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak of his own initiative, but what he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things to come.

That one will glorify me, because he will receive from what is mine and will declare it to you. All the things that the Father has are mine. That is why I said he receives from what is mine and declares it to you. “ (John 16:13-15 NWT) {It is online at: www.jw.org in their 2013 Bible revision. But avoid their other false doctrines!!

- CG} The Holy Spirit is a divine person and He is called God in Acts 5:4 by the apostle Peter.

Now, let me try and wrap this up. As we have seen, The Father planned all things before the world was created. Jesus, His Son, created all things and then emptied Himself of His heavenly glory, came to this earth as a man, and died on the cross to accomplish the Father’s will (Philippians 2:5-11). The Holy Spirit was sent from heaven to reveal things to the apostles (John 16:13) so they could reveal them to us (1 Corinthians 14:36; 2 Peter 3:1-2 et al). Please study the chart with this article. If you need more help, or have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. If you disagree, contact me anyway, please. {Earlier I mentioned the so-called combined religions that supposedly revere Jesus Christ as their Lord and Master. If that is the case, why don’t they obey Him as Master and keep His Commands? He asked that in Luke 6:46. The apostle Paul wrote the Lord’s commands and yet they do not obey those commands found in 1 Corinthians 14:34, 37? Or why do they disobey Paul’s instruction in 1Timothy 2:11-12? I’m just asking. It seems strange to me that some want to pick and choose what they want to obey and then just ignore the rest!} Mizpah!

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Water News and River Flows McDonalds Crossing was flowing at 30,006 gpm last measurement and decreased to a flow of 28,405 gpm this measurement or a decrease of about 5%. This crossing has several pipes that are reduced in flow at this time with gravel or tree stumps clogging the pipes. The gravel should work its way out but not sure about the tree stumps they may be an issue for some time and may cause some stress on the crossing. The Nueces River Dam on Highway 55 south of Camp Wood had a flow of 72,203 gpm last

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reading and this measurement the culverts had a flow of 52,927 gpm or about a 27% decrease. A word of warning - keep small pets and children away from the culverts at this crossing as there is still a lot of water going through them and they could easily suck kids and pets in. For those of you that live in the northern portion of Edwards County near Telegraph here are the latest flow measurements for the crossings in your area. The first crossing on Highway 377 near Telegraph had a flow of 40,603

gpm a few weeks ago and has decreased to a flow of 38,308 gpm or a decrease in flow of about 6%. There are a couple of culverts at this crossing that have debris clogging the pipes. The second crossing on Highway 377 near the Evergreen School had a flow of 47,867 gpm a few weeks ago when I last checked the flow and now has a flow of 44,075 gpm or a decrease of about 8%. This crossing also has pipes that are clogged with gravel causing some reduction in flow.

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Shirley Shandley, Broker 698 Highway 83 South * Office 830-232-6422 #25 – REDUCED! 503.44 AC Real Co. N. of Leakey, water well & stock tank, 2 mobile homes, great exotic & native hunting, secluded canyons & 4 wheeler trails throughout the ranch $1,069,810 #10 – New Listing! 6.10 fenced AC, 3 Living areas, dbl carport, views, minutes to Garner SP & Frio River $224,950 #15 – New Listing! Frio River Access at private park – 1.68 Ac gated, water & electric available, RV storage $115,000 #2 – New Listing! Secluded 7.14 AC 2/2 home w/sunroom, dbl garage, 2 stocked ponds, views $275,000 PENDING #5 – New Listing! Concan 3/2 Home Canyon Oaks, Frio River access, rental possibility $217,000 #3 – New Listing! Bluff Creek frontage – 5.27 AC+/-, nice travel trailer, electric, septic, water, phone, W/D, covered deck, fenced $149,500 #41 – REDUCED - 4/3 Home w/sleeping loft on 1.52 AC, 2 car garage, huge Oak trees, Frio River access, gated $459,000 #14 – New Listing! 6.62 AC Ready to build on near Concan, cabin, electric, well, big oaks, gated $159,000 #8 – New Listing! 5.5 AC near Garner SP, gated, electricity, views, ready to build on $69,500 PENDING #37 – Creekfront furnished cabin, all utilities + well house/utility room w/washer/dryer, freezer, refrigerator; 40’ storage container $230,000 #32 – 27.22 AC+/- off Hwy 41 with plenty of cover & numerous oaks, lots of wildlife in area, electricity close $90,000 #7 – 90.87 AC+/- off RR 337, cabin, well, electric, septic, storage bldg., 2 RV hookups, Axis, Whitetail, Sika $515,000 PENDING #22 – Concan -3-4 BD + sleeping loft, 2 full & 2 half bath home on 5+ AC, River Access, 3 car garage, gated, Wildlife Val. $551,000 #4 – 5.74 AC off scenic RR 337, several bldg. sites, fencing, low taxes, sensible restrictions $49,900 #11 – Frio Riverfront, Concan Area – 10.92 AC unrestricted, home overlooks river, + manf. home & bunk house, ideal for large family, corp. retreat, commercial dev. $695,000 #33 – 3/2 Energy efficient home on 1.3 AC, high ceilings, dbl garage, fenced, workshop, landscaped $219,900 #54 – 3/1 Home + guest house, Frio River access, gated entry, beautifully landscaped, large shed, patio w/bbq pit $255,000 #20 – 2.61 AC Nueces River access, gated, phone & electric avail., river park to fish, swim, kayak $30,000 #30 – Nueces River Access 4.56 AC water & elect. avail., septic installed. Bldg site w/view of hills, gated $90,000 #53 - 5.35 AC+/- with access to 50 acre park – spring fed swimming hole, fishing lake, campsites $52,000 #1 – 6.57 AC 281.34’ Wilson Creek, water well, elec., septic, caliche pad, 30 amp RV hook-up, spectacular views! $139,000

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(Sort items by type before drop-off) Aluminum Cans – no aluminum foil, no steel cans, no cat tins or pie plates, no trash Cardboard – flattened, MUST BE DRY, and free of food contamination (no pizza boxes) #1 Plastic – no lids, no liquids Batteries, rechargeable – no single use batteries Electronics NO – No longer accepting electronics The drop-off location for recyclables is at Rio Brewster Waste Management, which is on FM 337 west, across the street from the post office. Stop at the RBWM office for directions on where to unload your recyclables.

No charge for recyclable items. All proceeds go to support Keep It Real-ly Beautiful, the local 501(c)3 organization for recycling and beautification in Real County.

GRANNY’S KITCHEN BACK TO BASICS... COMFORT FOOD FAVORITES FOR COLD DAYS I know everyone is sick of the crazy weather but I love this time of year. I love thunderstorms and windy, cold days and something that smells wonderful cheerily bubbling on the stove. This is the time of year I light candles and bake bread and do all that homemaking kind of stuff. Not this year… but most years I keep myself busy with comfort food favorites! So, I am sharing some of those today.

Enjoy & Keep Warm!

SWEET BBQ PORK CHILI

Black and red beans with tender pieces of pork shoulder simmered in a homemade sweet BBQ sauce with brown sugar, garlic and tomato sauce for a fusion of BBQ pork and chili 2 cans (8 oz each) Tomato Sauce 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic 1 tablespoon Pure Wesson® Vegetable Oil 1 pound boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1-1/2 cups chopped white onion 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 can (14.5 oz each) Diced Tomatoes, undrained 1 can (15 oz each) black beans, drained, rinsed 1 can (15 oz each) red kidney beans, drained, rinsed 1/2 cup vegetable broth Sour cream, chopped parsley and warm cornbread, optional To make BBQ sauce: Stir together tomato sauce, brown sugar, mustard, vinegar, onion, chili powder and garlic in small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; set aside. To make chili: Heat oil in large saucepan over mediumhigh heat. Add pork; cook 5 minutes or until brown on all sides, stirring occasionally. Remove from saucepan; set aside.

Add onion and salt to same saucepan. Cook 4 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring occasionally.

Stir in prepared BBQ, browned pork, undrained tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans and broth. Bring a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes or until pork is tender, stirring occasionally. Top each serving with sour cream, parsley and serve with warm cornbread, if desired. Cook’s Tips-For a spicy-sweet BBQ sauce, add 1 to 2 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeno or habanero pepper to the homemade BBQ sauce.

DEEP DISH LASAGNA PIE

Lasagna pie recipe with spicy Italian sausage, tomato sauce and diced tomatoes baked in a flaky pie crust and topped with ricotta cheese No-Stick Cooking Spray 1 refrigerated Pie Crust, softened as directed on package 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian (flatleaf) parsley 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 12 ounces bulk hot Italian pork sausage 1 cup chopped yellow onion 1 can (14.5 oz each) Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic and Oregano, drained 1 cup Tomato Sauce-No Salt Added Mozzarella cheese Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray 9-inch deep dish pie plate and large skillet with cooking spray. Unroll crust and place in pie plate. Combine ricotta, water, parsley and pepper in small bowl; set aside.

Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and onion; cook 5 minutes or until sausage is crumbled and no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Drain. Stir in drained tomatoes and sauce. Pour mixture into crust. Spread ricotta mixture over center of meat mixture, leaving a 1-inch edge. Bake

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20 to 25 minutes or until crust is browned and filling is hot and bubbly. Sprinkle with mozzarella and let melt before serving. *You can also mix all of the ingredients together and chop then pour into the pie shell, cover with cheese and enjoy like a casserole.

CREAMY TOMATO POTATO SOUP

Creamy potato soup with chunks of red-skinned potatoes and spicy tomatoes with green chilies Original No-Stick Cooking Spray 1 pkg (11 oz each) creamy potato soup mix 1 can (14.5 oz each) Diced Tomatoes-No Salt Added, undrained 1 can (10 oz each) Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained 4 cups water 1 pound small red potatoes, scrubbed, cut into bite-size pieces Half and half (optional) Grated Cheddar Cheese/ Real Bacon Bits (optional) Spray inside of slow cooker with cooking spray. Combine soup mix, undrained tomatoes, water and potatoes in slow cooker. Cover; cook on LOW 8 hours or on HIGH 4 hours or until potatoes are tender, add a couple of tablespoons of the half and half and stir gently to mix ingredients. Garnish with a sprinkling of grated cheddar cheese and/or bacon bits or even diced peppers.

CREAMY TOMATO SOUP WITH GRILLED CHEESE CROUTONS

Grilled cheese sandwich crouton recipe makes a tasty addition to creamy tomato soup. (Recipe developed by George Duran for Hunt’s) 1/4 cup Oil 1-1/2 cups chopped yellow onion 1/2 cup chopped carrot 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic 4 cups water 1 carton (33.5 oz each) Tomato Sauce 2 cans (6 oz each) Tomato Paste 1 can (12 oz each) evaporated milk 4 tablespoons butter, softened 8 slices whole grain bread 8 slices (3/4 oz each) Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and carrot; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute more or until fragrant. Add water, tomato sauce and tomato paste to saucepan; stir to combine. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes or until thickened slightly, stirring occasionally. Remove soup from heat. Carefully blend mixture in saucepan with hand-held immersion blender until smooth. Stir in milk and keep warm; set aside.

Make grilled cheese croutons by buttering 1 side of each bread slice. Place Cheddar cheese on half the bread on the non-buttered side. Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side out. Cook in large skillet over medium heat until both sides are golden brown and cheese is melted. Let sandwiches stand 2 minutes. Trim top crust and cut into cubes. Place half of a cubed sandwich into each bowl of soup.

Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; serve.

EASY APPLE CRISP

A simple yet delicious easy apple crisp recipe made in microwaveable mugs with tart apples, sweet granola, brown sugar and cinnamon No-Stick Cooking Spray 3 medium Granny Smith or Braeburn apples, peeled, diced (3 med = about 3 cups) 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup granola cereal without dried fruit 3 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar 2 tablespoons Butter Whipped Topping Spray inside of 4 medium microwave-safe mugs with cooking spray; set aside. Combine apples and cinnamon in small bowl; divide evenly between mugs. In same bowl, stir together granola, brown sugar and butter. Spoon evenly over apples in mugs. Microwave all mugs on HIGH 8 minutes or until apples are tender. Top each with a serving of whipped cream just before serving.

Wednesday, January 25, 2017 SAN ANTONIO- At least one person was killed and other victims were injured in a shooting at a San Antonio mall, officials said. The incident began when two suspects tried to rob a Kay Jewelers store at Rolling Oaks Mall, per San Antonio police. It went bad...really, really bad! One person tried to intervene and was shot and killed by one of the suspects, police said. Another armed person shot that suspect, and the second suspect fled through the mall, shooting several other people, police said. The suspect, shot by the bystander is in custody, but the other is still at large at this writing. Officials said besides the person who was shot trying to intervene in the attempted robbery, others were also shot and taken to SAMC and were in unknown condition. Two were also taken to the hospital: one with chest pains and another with labor pains, officials said.

SOUTH-18 DEAD (MORE SUSPECTED) OVER 48 HOURS AS TORNADOES WREAK HAVOC IN THE SOUTH-At least 18 people have died over the last 48 hours due to tornadoes, as a violent system of storms continues to work its way across the Florida Panhandle and parts Georgia and Alabama. At least 12 people died and around two dozen were injured in Georgia from tornadoes early Sunday morning, following four tornado-related deaths that occurred in Mississippi on Saturday morn-

ing. Meanwhile, new tornado watches were issued this morning for the Panhandle of Florida and southern Alabama, and the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency has issued a state of emergency for the seven south central Georgia counties impacted by the storm.

“The National Weather Service predicts a third wave of severe weather today, which may reach as far north as metro Atlanta. I urge all Georgians to exercise caution and vigilance in order to remain safe and prevent further loss of life or injuries,” Gov. Nathan Deal said in a statement. President Trump expressed condolences to the people of Georgia affected by the tornadoes to the press today from the White House. “I want to start off by telling you I just spoke with Governor Nathan Deal of Georgia, great state, great people,” Trump said. “Florida affected, Alabama affected by the tornadoes, and just expressed our sincere condolences for the lives taken.” Trump added that the tornadoes “were vicious and powerful and strong,” and said that people suffered as a result of them.

“So we’ll be helping out the state of Georgia,” Trump added. Images on social media showed telephone poles cracked in half, and what looked like entire streets torn apart by the storms that have churned through the South this weekend. Michael Miller, coroner in Brooks County, Georgia, told ABC News that two deaths were confirmed in

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his county with five more fatalities in Cook County and four more in nearby Berrien County. At least 23 other people in the state are injured.

In the area of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, where at least four people died, a large tornado leveled homes and buildings, trapping residents in their homes, authorities said.

Further north in Choctaw County, Mississippi, on Saturday at least four people were injured and at least 20 homes damaged from a possible tornado, according to the National Weather Service.

KANSAS-Yordano Ventura, a former top prospect who played an important role in

delivering the Kansas City Royals their first World Series championship in three decades in 2015, died in a car accident in the Dominican Republic, according to his team. Ventura, whose fiery personality on the field matched his high velocity fastball, was only 25-years-old at the time of his death. “The Kansas City Royals regretfully announce the passing of Yordano Ventura, who perished in a car accident last night in the Dominican Republic,” the Kansas City Royals said in a statement, adding that no further details were available regarding the accident that claimed Ventura’s life.

WASHINGTON- Conway: White House offered ‘alternative facts’-Speaking on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Kellyanne Conway said White House press secretary Sean Spicer’s false claims about crowd sizes at the inauguration were “alternative facts.” This was a rocky start for President Trump and his Press Secretary in speaking of the crowds who attended President Trump’s inauguration, the Press Secretary, Sean Spicer made false claims about crowd sizes at the inauguration and Kellyanne Conway said they were “alternative facts presented by Spicer.”

AUSTRALIA- While researching the two-known species of seadragons as part of an effort to understand and protect the exotic and

delicate fish, scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego made a startling discovery: A third species of seadragon was uncovered. Evidence for the new species was revealed while analyzing tissue samples in 2015, and the Ruby Red Seadragon was recently caught on film for the first time in this photo off the coast of Australia.

WASHINGTON-Tweets About Barron Trump at The Inauguration Are Not Appropriate! What kind of low-browed person (adult) “tweets” physical and emotional and mental jeers and bullying comments at a 10-yearold boy. Americans everywhere should just “think”. Is this all we are? I don’t care whose child he is. Barron Trump is 10 years old and off limits to the “cornflakes” of the American Public. It could be my child or your child. I call a foul! Leave the kid alone!!

ISRAEL- President Donald Trump today invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Washington next month, making the Israeli one of the first foreign leaders with whom Trump will have met after taking office. During a phone call today, one of Trump’s first with a foreign leader, Trump and Netanyahu discussed Iran and the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, according to the White House and the prime minister’s office. They also touched on the U.S.-Israel relationship, ISIS “and other radical Islamic terrorist groups,” according to a statement from the White House.

SOUTHERN CA-MASSIVE STORM BRINGS HEAVY DOWNPOURS, PROMPTS FLASH A massive storm Slammed Southern California on Sunday, bringing several inches of rain and snow while raising the possibility of mudflows in recent burn areas. The third - and most intense - of this week’s storms is bringing a steady rainfall to Southern California and is set to bring up to six inches of rain in some areas, along with strong wind gusts and snow in the mountains. A flash flood warning was issued for San Bernardino, and parts of southern Los Angeles County. National Weather Service issued a high wind warning. With an inch of rainfall per hour at the storm’s peak, the heightened possibility of mud and debris flows remains a concern in recent burn areas such as Duarte, Santa Clarita and Silverado Canyon.

FULLERTON, Calif. (KABC) -- A search is underway for a man wanted by police for allegedly sexually assaulting a 5-yearold girl in Fullerton. On Dec. 21, Fullerton police officers responded to an out-of-area hospital regarding the possible assault, which authorities believe occurred in Fullerton. Upon investigation, detectives named 30-year-old Rigoberto Arevalo Cubias as the suspect. Authorities are accusing Cubias of engaging in sexual intercourse or sodomy with a child under the age of 10 at a home in the 1900 block of Deerpark Drive.

Fullerton police Sgt. Jon Radus said Cubias is an acquaintance of the victim’s family.

KICKAPOO CAVERN STATE PARK •Camping •Picnicking •Hiking •Mountain Biking •Cave Tours •Bat Flight Viewing

Located 23 miles north of Brackettville, Kickapoo Cavern State Park offers a wide range of sights and activities.

Its mixed habitats are home to a variety of wildlife, including 240 species of birds and a migrant bat population in Stuart Bat Cave. Activities include camping, hiking, biking, wildlife watching, and guided tours of Kickapoo Cavern every Saturday.

Guided Tours for Kickapoo Cavern: Reservations Required Call 830-563-2342 Cost: $10/person plus park entrance fee of $3.

No children under 5 years of age in Cavern.

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HOME: 830-232-4410 CELL: 979-421-0333 rrnodine@hctc.net

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EMPLOYMENT Work with abused children and teens on our residential campus near Kerrville. $2,150.00/ mo and career ladder after pre-service training, certification. Houseparent, Night and Day Shifts available. Benefits package.

Must be 21 or older. No pets. Subject to background check and drug test. Hill Country Youth Ranch. 830-367-6111. EOE

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Experienced cook, apply in person at the Friends Grill, 153 Hwy. 83 South, Leakey, Texas 830232-6301 Need Part-Time Janitorial Workers, Great Pay, Please Call 1-855-595-5589 Night staff needed at Big Springs Ranch for Children. Gain valuable experience working with our youth on our campus in Leakey. Must be 21 years of age of older. Training, certification, career ladder, benefits. Call for more information! 830-367-6111. EOE

Enhanced Horizons is seeking a part time Resident Support Staff to provide guidance, encouragement, and life skills training to the at-risk, homeless, and former foster young adults residing at our transitional living campus near Ingram. If you are a flexible team player with a passion for sharing your talents and care with others, please contact: Beth at 830-3674330. ext. 231 or beth@enhanced horizons.org.

Monday and Tuesday 4pm-11pm. Saturday and Sunday 8am-4pm.

“Cleaning Lady for Office and homes, please contact Texarome at 830-273-2944” HELP WANTED Housekeeper needed for vacation rental in Leakey. Applicant needs to be reliable and an independent worker. Rentals all year round.

Please contact Vicki Pannone at 361 549-4719 for more details.

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Job opening available for an inside salesperson. Computer skills, excellent phone skills and desire to succeed are required. Hourly pay PLUS commission will allow you to build a great income for yourself. Come learn & earn $$. Send resume to Ty@EvidenceGrade.com.

Part time cleaning help needed. Reliable transportation required. Call Frio River Cabins at 830-232-5996.

First United Methodist Church of Sabinal, located at 200 West Fisher Avenue, is searching for a musician and vocalist to begin January 1, playing for church services. Please contact the church at 830-988-2535 if you are interested. If no answer, please leave a message. Someone will contact you.

FOR SALE LAND FOR SALE: Uvalde County 20 acres of hunting land atop a hill, 4 mi west of Montel, Tx. 4 wheel drive transportation a must $20,000 call 210-454-9000

For sale:Good Selection of Registered Horned Hereford Bulls call Howard Herefords, Sabinal, Texas 830-591-3110

FULL TIME REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS SERVICES Handy Man, Carpenter, Frame, Paint, Roofing, Sheetrock. Hang Ceiling Fans, Light Fixtures, Toilets. 20 Years Experience. Please Call 830-928-2043 Do you need a house sitter, pet sitter, or plant sitter while you go out of town or on vacation? If so give me a call at 830-279-4014 then you can enjoy your trip with no worries If you are looking for a pet sitter/Housesitter while you are out for the night or weekend? Or week? Then I will be there for you. Call 830-328-4983. Only available for weekends and holiday weeks

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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!

HUNTING PROPERTY PRICE REDUCED!!!267 acres located approximately three miles east of Rocksprings. Easy access, low fenced on three sides. End of road location, yet close to town. Minerals intact! $1800 per acre!

YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS ONE TO BELEVE IT! Hidden River Ranch, 265 acres with approximately 3⁄4 mile Frio River frontage, only 2 miles from town, deep in the heart of the Frio Canyon. Extensive frontage on blacktop, excellent topography with pecan bottoms and field areas, three houses, a horse barn, and tractor shed, fenced and cross fenced.

Property is loaded with wildlife, including Axis and White Tail deer, feral hogs, Blackbuck Antelope, wild turkey, and others. Must see to appreciate.

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

PRICE REDUCED! OWNER FINANCING OPPORTUNITY! Looking for an established business in the Frio Canyon.

Now you can own the Leakey Beverage Barn. Best location in town right across the street from Stripes. This is a wellestablished money maker! $295,000.

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 operation. 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.

Modern Office Building on Highway 83, move in ready. City utilities, excellent visibility and access. Price Reduced. $225,000 PRICE REDUCED! The Frio Canyon Inn, situated on 4 acres with city utilities. Income producing property with access from Highway 83 and FM 1120. $175,000 FRIO PECAN FARM managed rental with 2b/2ba, covered porch, beautiful Pecan grove, wildlife, price reduced to $150,000. Close to Leakey and walking distance to the river! OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE! LAND NEW LISTING in Rivertree. Beautiful residential lot covered with giant oak trees. Close to community club house and river park. This is probably the prettiest lot in the development. Come look at it and you’ll see what I mean. $95,000 NEW LISTING in Flatrock. This is a 3.11-acre river front tract with over 200 feet of frontage along the east bank of the Cypress lined Frio River. This property is improved with a 2 bedroom one bath manufactured home. $225,000 PRICE REDUCED! 14 acres of Cypress lined Mill Creek in close proximity to Lost Maples State Park. Great for gentleman’s estate building along the bank of the creek. Good tillable soil that is perfect for vineyard. Extensive black top frontage with “live” water and excellent topography.

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 five acre building site on the Frio River can be yours today! Huge cypress trees line this blue water hole that is teeming with fish. Fronts on Highway 83 and the Frio River, private, yet close to town. Good restrictions, beautiful building site overlooking the river. 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 great building sites for your dream home, retirement or vacation get-away. B&B allowed. Call for a showing or take a drive out 4 mi. south on RR 1120.

Prices start at $99,500 RESIDENTIAL Rustic elegance best describes this beautiful new listing in the Rivertree Subdivision! This 4 bedroom 4 bath charmer features over 3600 square feet of centrally heated and cooled area, and comes with a detached 2 bedroom 2 bath guest house containing an additional 900 square feet. All this on an approximate 1.93-acre site. The house is expansive with 9 foot ceilings, a huge fireplace, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances including a 6 burner stove and two dishwashers in the kitchen, hardwood floors, and an open floor plan so that everyone can be included in the conversation.

Enjoy the view of the surrounding Texas Hill Country from decks on three different levels. All this for $695,000 PENDING!!! Beautiful home on Leakey Springs that was built for entertaining. Two acres of land, one on each side of the creek, gives you a high degree of privacy, yet you have city water. Sit on your deck and watch the deer play along the opposite bank of the creek and under the giant cypress trees. Main residence is a three bedroom two bath modern home, and there is a detached guest house to the immediate rear for your favorite mother in law. The compound is enclosed by a high fence with a security gate. Decks and patios everywhere under the huge trees. The improvements are in like new condition. This is probably the best home in the Frio Canyon for entertaining. Priced to sell at $389,000.

Like new home in the heart of Leakey. Three bedroom two baths with approximately 1640 sf of centrally heated and cooled area. Walking distance to the banks, restaurants, grocery store, and the court house. All this for just $220,000.

HERE IT IS, your own private cabin with frontage on the Frio River and also has access to the beautiful Leakey Springs Park. Cabin consists of a great room with kitchen and sleeping quarters, with two full baths. Only $185,000.

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. $575,000.

Like new three bedrooms 2 bath home on 5 acres with river access. Close to town in Frio River Ranch. $245,000.

Beautiful four bedrooms, 2 1⁄2 bath home with over 2500 square feet of living area, located in close proximity to the river in Reagan Wells. Did I mention that it had a three car garage and a detached guest house. Huge covered and open deck area. Access to a mile of river and over 100 acres of wooded trails and pasture land. This one is priced right at $429,000.

RIVERTREE! Two story log home nestled beneath huge Pecan trees. Walking distance to the river, 3 bedrooms, 3 bath, vaulted ceiling and wrap around porch. $329,900.

Dub Suttle GRI - Broker Kathy Suttle GRI, - Associate Broker Fred McNiel GRI, - Associate Sterlin Boyce - Associate Doug Smith - 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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THE

FRIENDS GRILL

OUTDOORS

The Friend’s Grill Restaurant in Leakey, Texas - Hours of Operation Wednesday Sunday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM The Patio Grill Bar will be open Thursday & Friday 4 PM to 11 PM, Saturday Noon to 11 PM, Sunday 3 PM to 11 PM Drinks, Beer, Wine, Light Food & Appetizers.

Big Screen TV for Weekend Football!!

Marilyn’s

In the old Legion Hall 4,000 square feet!

Wed-Sat 10:00-5:00 Camp Wood 597-6400

WE HAVE A GREAT SELECTION AND GREAT PRICES!

BAR STOOLS * MATTRESSES * SOFAS * RECLINERS

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SUPER BOWL PARTY SUNDAY FEBRUARY 5TH, 2017

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FRIO CANYON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL GUN RAFFLE

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100% TEXAN 410 S Hwy 83 Leakey, TX 78873 Ph. 830-232-4553 Office Hours-Lobby Mon-Thu 9:00 to 3:00 Fri 9:00 to 4:30 Office Hours-Drive-Thru Mon-Fri 9:00 to 4:30 Sat 9:00 to 12:00 Drive-Up ATM Located at Branch Also located inside Concan General Store

Take It Anywhere - A deflated Stand Up Paddle Board is the size of a rolled up sleeping bag and stores in the ‘Backpack’ for easy transport and storage.

Tickets - $5 each or 5 for $20 – Available at the Library Drawing will be held at the Gala on Feb. 25, 2017 You do not need to be present to win.

ALL PROCEEDS GO TOWARD LIBRARY OPERATIONS!!!