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Former District Clerk Seeks Real County Judge Position “I am pleased and honored to announce my candidacy for Real County Judge. I have lived in Real County for 56 years and benefited from the beauty and rural setting which our County enjoys. I am married to Pablo “Beatsie” Rubio, and we have two adult children, Luke Rubio and Sarah Koenig, and one grandchild, Jacob Rubio.

Not only, are we truly blessed to live in this wonderful County, but we are honored to be able to volunteer in organizations such as the Leakey PTO, Leakey Eagle Booster Club, Real County Jr. Livestock Association and Real County Jr. Horse Club, which we have thoroughly enjoyed doing so for the past 38 years. I currently serve as a member of the Leakey ISD Site Base Committee; Real Extension Program Council, Real

Somewhere in the West ............................ Page 7

REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WANTED PERSONS AND FUGITIVES ............................ Page 3

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JUST FOR GRINS

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Frio Canyon EMS Board ............................ Page 8

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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

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County Jr. Livestock Association Awards Committee, Leakey Ex-Student Association(VicePresident), Community Health Development, Inc.-volunteer, and Event Coordinator for “GOD’S COUNTRY-OUR HEROES”, which organizes hunts and raises funds for game processing and taxidermy costs for wounded veterans.

My purpose in seeking to be your Judge is simple. I want to continue to make Real County a better place to live and visit, while being fiscally responsible by being a good steward of taxpayer money as well as to serve the citizens of this great County to the best of my ability.

I served as your County & District Clerk for the past twenty years, recently retiring in December 2016.

Prior to being elected as Clerk, I was employed by the County Attorney for 11 years, obtaining in-courtroom judicial knowledge, which continued during my tenure as County & District Clerk. Also, during those years, I gained an understanding of the complexities of county government, including working through the budget process with the Commissioners Court. I served as the Court Clerk for Commissioners Court, County Court, District Court, Child Support Court and CPS Court, including preparation of the jury trial process for misdemeanors, felonies and civil litigation.

In 2015, I served as the CoLegislative Chair for the County & District Clerks’ Association of Texas, continued page 11

It’s Time! Real County Jr. Livestock Show Association The Real County Junior Livestock Show Association is proud to announce the 70th Annual Livestock Show and Sale scheduled for Thursday and Friday, January 11-12, 2018 at the E. E. Bushong Show Barn located at 534 Ranch Road 337 West in Leakey.

This year we have 118 exhibitors signed up and our entries are: 57 pens of rabbits, 70 breeder rabbits, 78 meat goats, 35 breeder meat goats, 34 lambs, 34 swine and 20 pens of broilers. The horse division will not show this year due to lack of entries. Exhibitors are to bring their animals to the show barn between 8:00 AM and 11:30 AM on Thursday.

The animals will be sifted, classified and weighed. Judging of the rabbits

will begin at 1 PM followed by broilers, breeder meat goats and finishing with the meat goats. On Friday at 9:00 AM judging will begin with the lamb class followed by the swine class.

We will provide a full concession on Thursday and Friday, as well as our traditional hometown barbecue lunch served Friday at 11:30 AM. Trophies and special awards will be presented Friday at 12:45 PM, followed by the auction beginning at 1:00 PM. You won’t want to miss the entertainment of the sale hosted by our long-time supporters, Southwest Livestock Exchange, of Uvalde, Texas!

ORDER OF SHOW THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2018 – 1:00 P.M. BREEDER RABBITS Buck Rabbits CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION Doe Rabbits CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION GRAND CHAMPION & RESERVE GRAND

CHAMPION RABBIT DIVISION Pen of Three Rabbits GRAND CHAMPION & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BROILER DIVISION Pen of Three Broilers GRAND CHAMPION & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BREEDER MEAT GOATS Doe Kid Lightweight Heavyweight CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION Aged Doe CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION GRAND CHAMPION & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION MEAT GOAT DIVISION Lightweight Division Class 1 Class 2 CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION Mediumweight Division Class 3 Class 4 CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION Heavyweight Division Class 5 Class 6

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION GRAND CHAMPION & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2018 - 9:00 A.M. LAMB DIVISION Finewool Lambs Lightweight Heavyweight CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION Crossbred Lambs Lightweight Heavyweight CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION Mediumwool Lambs Lightweight Heavyweight CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION GRAND CHAMPION & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION SWINE DIVISION Lightweight CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION Mediumweight CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION Heavyweight CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION GRAND CHAMPION & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION Mark your calendars and join us in supporting the youth of Real County! Hope to see everyone there!

REAL COUNTY SHERIFF LOOKING FOR DUMPERS REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CRIMINAL ACTIVITY ALERT & REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE Sometime at the end of December, or first part of the new-year, an unknown party illegally dumped almost 12,000 lbs of roofing shingles in a dry creek bed off of Camino Del Paso, near the cedar mill. Sheriff Johnson and the county road department staff cleaned up the material using a sheriff’s office vehicle, road department equipment, and Sheriff Johnson’s dump trailer.

“Trashing our beautiful community by illegally dumping trash should concern us all. We need the communities help to solve this crime and hold those who did it responsible. If you or someone you know recently had a roof replaced, contracted with someone who may have dumped this material, or have any information that can help us solve this crime, please contact my office as soon as possible.” -- Sheriff Nathan T. Johnson

LCRA, BANDERA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE AWARD $20,000 GRANT TO AID FIRST RESPONDERS

By Clara Tuma

Today’s Weather

High: 64° Low: 45°

LCRA and Bandera Electric Cooperative representatives present a $20,000 grant to the Concan Volunteer Fire Department for new digital radio equipment. The grant is part of LCRA’s Community Development Partnership Program. Pictured, from left to right, are: Lori A. Berger, LCRA Board member; Lauren Murley, BEC marketing specialist; Bruce Forey, BEC director of communications and marketing; Dick Earnest, Concan VFD president and BEC director; Rodney Jeffreys, fire chief; Tim Hester, assistant medical chief; Dennis Ullman, assistant fire chief; Abel Montoya Jr., firefighter; Robert Guiney, firefighter; and Lance Buegelar, firefighter/EMT.

New digital radios will help Concan Volunteer Fire Department communicate better during emergencies The Concan Volunteer Fire Department soon will purchase new digital radio equipment to improve communication among firefighters and other first responders, thanks to a $20,000 community development grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and Bandera Electric Cooperative.

The grant, plus $4,939 in matching funds, will help the fire department upgrade its outdated analog radio system and improve coordination and communication with other agencies and first responders. continued page 11

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EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

EXPERIENCE 20-30 years in:

Commissioner's Court County Court Probate Court Jury Trials

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For Your REAL COUNTY JUDGE Pol.Adv. Pd. by Sue Pryse, Campaign Treasurer PO Box 972 Leakey, TX 78873

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JAIL REGISTER

Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report

December 31 - January 6, 2017 Barger, Brittaney Lynn, 26 W/F, Leakey, Texas, A/O Deputy Douthit, Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Member Criminal Mischief >=750<2500, A/D 12/31/2017 $4,000.00 Surety Bond $4,000.00 Surety Bond; Falcon, Juan Jesus, 56 W/M, Leakey, Texas, A/O Sheriff Johnson, 30 Day Jail Sentence- Poss CS PG1<1G, A/D 1/3/2018, In Custody Edwards County Jail; Magers, Will Travis, 47 W/M, Concan Texas, A/O Deputy Castro, Violation of PreTrial Supervision Agreement, A/D 1/5/2018, In Custody Uvalde County Jail

December 31 - January 6, 2017 01/01/2018 @ • 1046 responded to a residence on West Second Street in Camp Wood for a disturbance 01/03/2018 @ • 714 responded to Ranch Road 337 east of Leakey for a motor vehicle accident • 807 responded to Get-N-Go in Camp Wood for a vehicle unlock

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1220 responded to Stripes in Leakey for a vehicle unlock 1845 responded to Dolores’ Unique Designs in Camp Wood for a vehicle unlock 01/05/2018 @ 1509 responded to Texas State Highway 55 south of Camp Wood for a reckless driver

REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WANTED PERSONS AND FUGITIVES

Real County Law Officers Nathan T. Johnson, Sheriff Steven Castro, Deputy Sheriff Mark Cox, Deputy Sheriff Teddy Douthit, Deputy Sheriff William Johnson, Deputy Sheriff Jonathan Ortiz, Deputy Sheriff Kevin Chisum, Real County

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

The Real County Sheriff’s Office has numerous felony, misdemeanor, and capias warrants and we are actively seeking to apprehend all persons wanted by the various courts within our jurisdiction. The wanted individuals highlighted below are six individuals we have highlighted for this week’s “FUGITIVE SECTION”. We need your help to apprehend these subjects and hold them responsible for criminal acts committed in our community. If you know where these subjects are please call the Real County Sheriff’s Office at 830-232-5201. If you ARE one of these subjects or know you have outstanding warrants…. TURN YOURSELF IN AT ONCE.

A/D - ARREST DATE A/O - ARRESTING OFFICER

Disclaimer: All print and other visual media is for informational purposes only. This information is considered public information under the Freedom of Information Act and the Public Records Act. Any indication of an arrest is not intended to imply or infer that such individual has been convicted of a crime. All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

DETAINER LIST McMahan, Khristy Anne, 49 W/F, Theft of Property => $100 <$750 Theft of Property => $100 <$750 5/9/2017, Texas Department of Criminal Justice Frenzel, Devon, 22 W/M, Violation of Probation - Aggravated Assault Causing Bodily Injury w/ a Deadly Weapon, 5/16/2017, Uvalde County Jail, Texas Pitcher, John Truman, 43 W/M, Bond Forfeiture - Burglary of Habitation, Bond Forfeiture - Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear - Bond Forfeiture - Terrorist Threat10/20/2017, Dearborn County Jail, IN

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Danielle Rayon DOB 12-17-1991 Theft of Property – 1 Warrant

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

Editor’s Note: This list is provided by Real County Sheriff’s Office, it lists subjects that are being held by Real County in contracted jail facilities awaiting trial

Shannon, Joshua Benjamin Violation of Parole - Injury to a Child Causing Bodily Injury, District, 9/7/2017 Bandera Shannon, Joshua Benjamin Violation of Probation Burglary of a Habitation District, 10/13/2017 Bandera Anderson,Kathy Violation of Probation - Possession of Controlled Substance PG1 Less than 1 Gram District 11/21/2017 Uvalde Smith,Anthony Brandon VOP - Assault Causes Bodily Injury County 11/30/2017 Bandera Tomerlin,Christopher Aaron, Burglary Habita-

tion Intend Other, Assault Family/House Memberimpede Breath/Circulation, District, 12/12/2017, Bandera Falcon, Juan Jesus 30 Day Jail Sentence- Poss CS PG1<1G District 1/3/2018 30 Days CJT 11/17/2017 N/A Edwards Cortez-Flores, Jesus Unauthorized use of Vehicle District 12/28/2017 Bandera Magers, Will Travis Violation of PreTrial Supervision Agreement District 1/5/2018 Uvalde

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

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

LEGAL NOTICE Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for an On Premise Wine and Beer Retailer’s Permit by Karen Celeste Herro dba The Buckhorn Bar and Grill, to be located at 4377 US Hwy 83, Leakey, Real County, Texas. Officer of said company is Karen Celeste Herro, owner.

Richard Thompson DOB 01-13-1971 Driving While Lic Suspended / No Vehicle Inspection - 2 Warrants

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NOTICE OF DESTRUCTION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION RECORDS

City of Leakey Mayor: Harry Schneemann Secretary: Dee Dee Wally Office: 830-232-6757 Fax: 830-232-6775 Councilmen: Ken Auld • Roel Gonzalez• Carl Jensen Frankie DeLeon • Bob Bowers Leakey Volunteer Fire Dept.830-232-4005 Frio Canyon EMS, Inc.830-232-5299 City of Camp Wood Mayor: Jesse Chavez Office: 830-597-2265 Fax: 830-597-5365 email:cityhall@swtexas.net Aldermen: Brianna Taylor • Juan ( Mafy ) Gomez Johnie Wooldridge • Domingo Tobar • Josh Cox Volunteer Fire Dept:830-597-6100 Camp Wood Library: 830-597-3208 Nueces Canyon EMS: 830-597-4200 City of Sabinal Mayor: Charles Story Secretary: Betty Jo Harris Office: 830-988-2218 Councilmembers: Ali Alejandro, Louis “Mando” Landeros, Danny Dean, J. R. Flores, Mike Nuckles, and Andy Schaefer Sabinal Library 830-988-2911 Sabinal Municipal Judge: Anita Herndon 830-988-2630 Justice of the Peace Precinct #2 Bobby G. McIntosh,830- 988-2462 Real County County Judge, Garry Merritt 830-232-5304 Real County Attorney, Bobby Jack Rushing 830-232-6461 County/District Clerk, D’Ann Green 830-232-5202 Justice of the Peace Dianne Rogers: 830-232-6630 or 830-597-6149 Sheriff, Nathan Johnson 830-232-5201 Real County Constable Kevin Chisum 830-232-5201 Tax Assessor-Collector Donna Brice: 830-232-6210 Treasurer, Mairi Gray 830-232-6627 Chief Appraiser Michael Mann 830-232-6248 Real County Public Library 830-232-5199 Camp Wood Public Library 830-597-3208 Real County Commissioners: Precinct #1: Manuel Rubio Pct.#2: Bryan Shackelford Pct. #3:Raymon Ybarra Pct.#4: Joe W. Connell, Sr. Real Edwards Conservation & Reclamation District PO Box 807 . Camp Wood, Texas 78833 (830) 597-3322 office Fax (830) 597-3320 recrd@swtexas.net email Roland Trees, Board President Joel Pigg, General Manager

CLUSTER V SPECIAL EDUCATION CO-OP (Serving Brackett ISD, D’Hanis ISD, Knippa ISD, Leakey ISD, Nueces Canyon CISD, Sabinal ISD, Utopia ISD) Special education records which have been collected by the Cluster V Special Education Co-op related to the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or the provision of Special Education in the district, must be maintained under state and federal laws for the period of seven years after Special Education services have ended for the student. Special Education services end when the student is no longer eligible for services, graduates, completes his/her educational program at age 22, or moves from the district.

This notification is to inform parents/guardians and former students of Cluster V Special Education Co-op intent to destroy the special education records of students who received Special Education services as of the end of the 2010 school year and prior. These records will be destroyed in accordance with state law unless the parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student notifies the school district otherwise.

After seven years, the records are no longer useful to the district, but may be useful to the parent/guardian or former student in applying for social security benefits, rehabilitation services, college entrance, etc. The parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student may request a copy of the records in writing or in person at the following address: Cluster V Special Education Co-op, P.O. Box 577, 900 N. Pickford, Sabinal, TX 78881. If you have any questions, please contact Martha Posey, Director of Special Education, at 830-988-2341. Requests must be received by January 22, 2018.

ANUNCIO: Documentos del Departmento de Educación Especial CLUSTER V EDUCACIÓN ESPECIAL CO-OP

(Serviendo Brackett ISD, D’Hanis ISD, Knippa ISD, Leakey ISD, Nueces Canyon CISD, Sabinal ISD, and Utopia ISD) Los Registros de educación especial que han sido recogidos por el Cluster V Educación Especial Coop relacionados con la identificación, evaluación, asignación educacional o la provisión de educación especial en el distrito, deben mantenerse bajo leyes estatales y federales durante un período de siete años después de que han terminado los servicios de educación especial para el estudiante. El final de servicios de educación especial es cuando el estudiante ya no es elegible para servicios, sean graduados, o completa su programa educativo a los 22 años de edad, o se mueve del distrito.

Esta notificación es para informar a los padres/tutores y ex alumnos del distrito de que vamos a destruir los registros de educación especial de los estudiantes que no recibían mas servicios de educación especial a partir del final del año escolar 2010 o antes. Estos registros serán destruidos conforme a la ley estatal a menos que el padre/tutor o estudiante (adulto) elegible notifique al distrito escolar lo contrario.

Después de siete años, los registros ya no son útiles para el distrito, pero pueden ser útiles para el padre/tutor o ex estudiante de solicitar beneficios de Seguro Social, servicios de rehabilitación, colegio, etc... Los padres o el estudiante (adulto) elegible puede solicitar una copia de los registros por escrito o en persona a la siguiente dirección: Cluster V Educación Especial Co-op, P.O. Box 577, 900 N. Pickford, Sabinal, TX 78881. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta, por favor llame a Martha Posey, Cluster V Director de Educación Especial a 830-988-2341. Las solicitudes deben ser recibidas no más tardar el 22 de enero 2018.

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“School board members serve countless hours working to make public education the best it can be for every child,” said Superintendent, Dr. Barbara Skipper. In a climate of change and challenge, they develop policies and make tough decisions on complex educational and social issues

that affect the entire community and the lives of individual students. They bear responsibility and oversight in Leakey ISD for 319+ students, in grades PK to 12, and more than 55 employees.

“Preparing today’s students to be productive citizens and the leaders of tomorrow is a tremendous task. As elected officials, school board members are the voice of their communities, serving first and foremost in the best interest of our schoolchildren,” said Skipper.

“We proudly salute these education advocates as they provide vision and leadership for student achievement, academic programs, district funding, and school facilities. Their service ensures that decisions about local public schools are made by those most familiar with the needs of our community’s children and families,” said Skipper. “These dedicated individuals deserve recognition and thanks for their unfailing commitment to the continuing success of our students now and in the

future,” she said.

Under the Board’s Leadership, financial issues have been stabilized and improved; the impact of Chapter 41 has been lessened; athletic, academic, and core facilities (science and computer labs, cafetorium) have been improved; buses have been replaced/added; the library has been upgraded; and programs like prekindergarten, and the Dual Credit College Program have been added.

The men and women serving Leakey ISD are: Charlie Reagor, President; Jerry Bates, Vice President; Shawn Gray, Secretary; Joel Pigg; Tammie Dugat; Jayme Wooten, and Bradley Hart. These board members will be recognized by the district on January 15, 2018 with a dinner prior to the 5:30 PM Board meeting. “Great leadership always begins with a willing heart, a positive attitude, and a desire to make a difference. Please join us as we applaud these local leaders for helping our kids soar to success,” she said.

Angela Downum Leakey ISD Nurse

This week I wanted to share some of the things that Leakey ISD is doing to encourage students to be fit and healthy.

You may not know it but our school has a student wellness policy. This policy outlines what as a school we can do to help our students maintain good health. By the way you can find the policy on the Leakey ISD web site.

This does not mean we want everyone to be a super athlete or super model, this means we want our students to be physicality fit, which is defined as, to be able to carry out daily tasks without undue fatigue.

There are five main components to this, cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition.

These components are addressed each day your student is at school. Kensy McClure, or as the kids call her, Coach Mac runs the elementary PE classes and she has created a great atmosphere for fitness. I have watched her classes and am impressed by the way she teaches the children the correct way to do an exercise. She also has involved the children in

a contest called Miles Across Texas, a little competition keeps them motivated.

A child who is well rested, fed and in good physical shape has a better chance at learning so encourage your student to continue to develop good health habits while at home so that they can grow into healthy adults.

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NCJH Boys Basketball Nueces Canyon Sports Boosters Tournament

On The Frio at the Frio Pecan Farm Pavilion 830-232-5022

By Coach Napthali Fletcher

The Nueces Canyon Panthers participated in the Annual Home Jr. High Tournament where they placed second. The Panthers took on the Brackett Tigers in the first round what turned out to be a dogfight that they edged out 29-25. The Panthers played great defense all game long from the starters to the bench. The defense that

they played is what propelled them to the championship game.

Points: Andres Carbajal 11, Nate Carbajal 6, Michael Contreras 5, Ryan Rodriguez 4, and Michael Reyes 3.

The Panthers Played the Junction Eagles in what was the best game of the tournament a thrilling overtime game. Although the

Panthers fell short with a score of 30-28 they played hard. This game will be a great learning experience for the young Panthers.

Points: Andres Carbajal 7, Ryan Rodriguez 5, Michael Reyes 4, Nate Carbajal 3 and Fabian Gomez 2.

NCJH Girls Basketball at NC Sports Boosters Tournament

By Coach Toby Kramer

The JH Lady Panthers kicked of the NC JH Tournament with a huge win against Brackett for their first game. The Panthers began the game moving their feet and hustling on defense. Controlling the boards the Panthers finished the first quarter with a 20-4 lead. Moving through the second quarter the Panthers continued to work defensively only giving up 2 points. In the second half of the game substitutions and fast breaks gave the girls a quick breather

and fresh players to seal the deal only allowing the Tigers to score a total of 4 points in the whole second half. The Lady Panthers came away victorious 38-8. In the Championship game the Lady Panthers met up with the Lady Angoras. The Lady Panthers got off to a slow start defensively and offensively in the first half with the Panthers only scoring a total of 5 points.

The girls just couldn’t seem to get in to the groove of the game. Then coming out

of half time the Lady Panthers defensively stepped it up and began playing their game but just couldn’t get the ball to go in the hoop. It was an offensive nightmare. The opportunities were there the ball just wouldn’t go in the basket. Though the Lady Panthers came up short in the scoring department they played hard and never gave up without a fight finishing in a respectable second place. 14-21.

NC Sports Boosters JH Tournament

The Nueces Canyon Sports Boosters hosted their annual JH Basketball Tournament on Saturday January 6th. Both girls and boys teams would like to say a special thank you to all the teachers and staff members for all their hard work in making the tournament a success. From

Steve Smith and Chris Whipkey on help with the janitorial duties, to all the workers and book keepers, to the Williams with help on the team meals, to the teachers and parents for their help with the hospitality room and concessions. They would like to say a special thank you to Norma Hidalgo,

6th Grade J.D. Pannell Charlie Perez AB Honor Roll 1st Grade Jade Floyd Sarah Kremp Jackson Newman Jason Pannell Nikolai Stewart Dodge Turner Joselyn Venegas 2nd Grade Isias Patterson Peyton Whipkey 3rd Grade Christopher Carabajal Reagan King Katya Maxwell 4th Grade Jaiden Alligood Caleb Gamez Tanner Johnson Gabriella Luce Makayla Reyes Aden Rhiver Madison Sifuentes Hayden Stotts

Morgan Streib Makenna Sweeten 5th grade Savannah Cable Cheyenne Carter Idrianna Deleon Soraya Deleon Jay Edwards Lexie Quillin Serenity Winston 6th Grade Melody Calderon Bri-Ann Chavez Hyzaiah Gonzales Ethan Hondorf Payton Lynch Michael Myers Christian Nevarez David Shipman Sarabeth Tondre Sarah Whipkey Jarred Williams Perfect Attendance PK Kylar Brown Joseph Kettler Zachary McKnight Holt Phillips Aiyanna Register

Jaily Sweeten Sunshine Teague Caleb Tondre Kinder Chase Baker Decorah Falcon Allison Harrison Eli Landry Brennleigh Lynch James Mendez Alias Nevarez Jaiden Shipman Eva Torres Damien Tuck Lacie Wimberley Rayan Wood 1st Grade Kaleb DeHoyos Shaylee Falcon Christopher Ibarra Ariel Shipman Dodge Turner Jake Whipkey Karleigh Wooldridge 2nd Grade Caden Cox Natalia Falcon Kyle Johnson Mia Martinez

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Nueces Canyon Elementary Third Six Week Honors All A Honor Roll 1st Grade Kaleb DeHoyos Shaylee Falcon Christopher Ibarra Mahalie Kramer Ariel Shipman Skyler Valenzuela Jake Whipkey 2nd Grade Caden Cox Kyle Johnson Maya Phillps 3rd Grade Kila Chippewa Hannah Gomez Kylie Kramer Jadrek Martin Kaylei Rangel Christopher Romero Miley Sifuentes Anna Vernor 4th Grade Elena Flores Riley King Averi Walker Cassidy Williams 5th Grade Lilly Pannell

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The local library is pleased to announce that beginning this Thursday, the library will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. and on Friday, on Fridays only, the hours for the library will be from 10 a.m. until closing at 3 p.m. This is an attempt to make the books more easily accessible to the public.

In addition, the computers are in the works to be updated.

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Visiting the church this past Sunday were friends from San Antonio, Don and Debbie Locke.

Where did my Samaritan’s Purse Box go?

From the Dallas Processing Center, which is where area boxes go: in 2014, the boxes went to Ghana; in 2015, they went to the Ukraine; the ones sent in 2016, information is unavailable to me, past my deadline;

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This is a non-profit organization that offers fellow Texans an opportunity to show one another how they spend time getting fit, losing weight, and living more healthy lives. They would like for you to submit your efforts at betterment to ittcommunitychallenge.com while at the same time, to earn points for your community and school.

Awards will be handed out near the end of April. Please check this out at www.itstimetexas.org You will discover the organization is genuinely wanting to make us all aware of how to take care of ourselves.

A display was set up on Monday, January 8, the first day of ITS TIME TEXAS, at Maximum Fitness. There are stickers with the web site address on them which are attached to the display for patrons convenience.

The closing date for participation is March 4 of this year.

Submitted in June of 2016, “Do All the Good You Can,” is officially copyright protected and registered to myself. It is based on a quote attributed to John Wesley, founder of Methodism. I got so excited when I opened my mailbox and there it was from the U S Copyright Office. It is a simple melody, but with a powerful message. I had almost forgotten about my submission, but not now! And I want to try and live up to the message of that song in my life.

This Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. there will be a Gospel Nite Out with many different presentations. The Crystal City Mount Olive Church; Concan Baptist

meet in the Fellowship Hall.

Movie night will be on January 20 at 6:30 p.m. The Annual Congregation Meeting is set for Sunday, January 28.

First Baptist

The Table in front of the pulpit was decorated by Ann Keith in loving memory of Virginia Wools. Music for this past Sunday was provided by Brother Monty Benson on guitar and Modine Horton on piano. The Lottie Moon offering for Foreign Missions is drawing to a close. To attend the January 18 Youth Rally, contact Youth Minister Joe Redus.

First United Methodist

This past Sunday the sermon focus was on the baptism of our Lord and an opportunity for reaffirmation of each member’s baptism. Following the service was the customary Gathering and then there were sandwiches and sweets available for the members to enjoy prior to removal of the Christmas decorations. Please, if you have a poinsettia, come by and remove it.

Resuming this afternoon, the Wednesday Bible Club is held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the education building.

Upcoming is the Gospel of John, a movie and Bible study combination which will be held during Sunday school time at 9:45 a.m.

Registration deadline for Equipping the Saints 2018 is tomorrow. It will be held in Bourne on January 20 from 8:45 to 4 p.m.

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Ty Griesenbeck of San Antonio presented the program last Thursday. He spoke of Fiesta traditions and the part that the Texas Cavaliers play. There were two men in full regalia as a mini sample of one of San Antonio’s long standing traditions. It all began in April 1926, according to “The History of the Texas Cavaliers” ranging from its beginning in 1926 through 1999, copies of which were brought for the ladies in attendance at the meeting.

Yes, San Antonio has many events, but the tradition of the Texas Cavaliers sets them apart. Fiesta is celebrated each April, this year from the 19th to the 29th. However, most of the month of April has one or more events going on. The web site is www.fiesta-sa.org/ if you want to attend the events or to witness this long standing tradition. Hostesses were Betty Mathis and Melba Henry.

Mission; Crossroads from First United Methodist in Uvalde; Emmanuel Lutheran of Knippa; the Hackberry Hags of Camp Wood; Nathan and Anna Lafrenz from Brackettville; Reagan Wells Baptist; a trio composed of Tammy Brown, Linda Hester, and Robbie Roberts of Uvalde and Concan; Jerrie Anne Salvato, missionary; Bill Wilson of Batesville; with musicians: Kipp Boales, Jim Gerrish, Uvalde City Manager Vince D’ Piazza, and Darrell Zimmerman in the line-up. Master of Ceremonies is Shane Burgin and stage manager is Jama Brown. Cost is $10 for adults and $6 for children. The Activity Center is located at 248 Farm to Market Road 3447 in Uvalde.

The show is dedicated to the memory of Rene Colvin. For more information, contact Director Sue Rankin at 830-5912711.

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the ones sent this past Christmas went to Panama and Peru. Can’t wait to see where they go this coming year!

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On Sunday, Communion was served and the Baptism of Our Lord remembered.

Today, the Women’s Bible Study will be held at 12:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

Following that, the Bell Choir Practice will meet at 4:45 p.m. in the annex.

Choir practice will be at 5:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. Then, a meal followed by Activity night is at 6:30 p.m. On the menu is home made soups, two kinds.

On Thursday morning at 6:30 a.m. the Men’s Bible Study and Prayer Group will

Flowers were given in January in loving memory of The Holy Family.

This is the month of The Holy Name. This past Sunday was the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord.

Religious Education classes begin January 15 at 5 p.m.

The Archbishop’s Appeal for this year has begun with a theme “In the Spirit of Love”. The 2018 parish goal is $2,837.81 at Sabinal; $606.22 at St. Mary’s in Vanderpool; and $578.81 at St. Joseph’s in Knippa.

This is the annual ongoing effort of the Catholic community which supports more than 40 ministries that evangelize Christ’s people locally in the faith and serves those in need.

The Together in Holiness Catholic Marriage Conference will be held Saturday, February 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament; 600 Oblate Drive; San Antonio. This one day event has many dynamic presentations with on-site childcare available, however, preregistration is necessary. Cost is $59 for a couple or $35 for an individual.

A discount is available prior to January 13. Scholarships are available also. For more information contact Conference Coordinator, Susie Lopez at susie@forlifea ndfamily.org or togetherinholiness.org

SWART’s Veteran’s Ride Program Adds Days of Service The Southwest Area Regional Transit District announces the addition of two more routes for the Red, White, and Blue Veterans Ride Program. SWART has added an additional day of travel to both San Antonio and Kerrville each week.

Veterans, their dependents, and surviving spouses can now access transportation to health care to San Antonio and Kerrville three times per week. This can be for both VA supported health care and non-VA supported health care appointments. San Antonio routes are provided Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays with an arrival time of 9:30 AM and departing San Antonio at 4:00 PM. Riders can access the Kerrville Route on Tuesday, Thursday,

To the Residences of Camp Wood, We, would like to extend a Special Thank You, to those residence of Camp Wood, who were so kind to extend their time to help us, when our car decided not to start, on Sunday, New Years Eve day.

To the employees at The Dollar Store, who recommended a Mechanic, Joe Amine, to your Mayor, Jesse Chavez, who took

and Friday of each week. The arrival time in Kerrville is 8:30 AM and departure to return from Kerrville is at 3:30 PM. The services is free of charge.

“We are excited to see this program grow since its inception in July. The feedback has been positive with interests in more routes and days of service being added. We are worked hand in hand with the various Veterans Service Officers throughout the region to determine which days of travel are more feasible for their counties. It has been a successful regional effort thus far seeing an increase from 40 one-way trips per month in the beginning to now over 150 one-way trips per month,” states SWART General Manager, Sarah Hidalgo-

Cook.

The Red, White, and Blue Veterans Ride program is provided in the counties of Dimmit, Edwards, Kinney, La Salle, Maverick, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, and Zavala. This program is supported by a grant from the Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans Assistance. The Fund for Veterans Assistance provides grants to organizations serving veterans and families. For more information on the Red, White & Blue Veterans Ride Program, please contact SWART at 830-278-4155 or 800-499-1617. Veterans can also contact their Veterans Service Officers for more information.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

to Church, St. Mary Magdalene, so we wouldn’t be late. And two Special Angels, Ike and Babette Eikenburg, who drove us all the way back to Rio Frio.

We are Blessed and Thankful, Gary and Linda Overbay

the time to help checkout our car. To Mr. Hernandez ( Joe), who gave us a ride

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The annual meeting of the Frio Canyon EMS Board for election of members will be January 16, 2018 at the Real courthouse at 6:30 pm and the public is invited ZOE’ DAVIS RECEIVES MASTER’S DEGREE The Davis Family is proud to announce that Zoe’ Davis graduated from Texas State University on December 16, 2017 with her Master’s degree in Communication Studies. While at Texas State, Zoe’ served as a Graduate Instructional Assistant, teaching her fellow Bobcats about the Fundamentals of Communication. Zoe’ also served as Treasurer for the Communication Studies Graduate Association during her time at Texas State. Zoe’ graduated from Leakey ISD in 2011 and earned her Bachelor’s degree in History from Schreiner University in 2015. Zoe’ plans on using her degrees to help others develop effective communication and relational skills, as well as further their education.

DRT: TEXAS HONOR DAY MIRABEAU BUONAPARTE LAMAR Mirabeau Buonaparte Lamar is known in Texas as the “Father of Education” because he was instrumental in passing The Education Act in 1839.

At a time when the Republic lacked hard cash, but owned vast amounts of land, the Education Act set aside millions of acres out of the public domain for public schools. Lamar successfully argued the importance of public education and laid the foundation for a public school system while president of the Republic, thus being named by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas as an Honor Day on January 26 each year.

Lamar arrived in Texas in 1835 where he joined

[President] Lamar kept prodding …to establish colleges and support free public schools. As a poet and well-read Georgia gentleman, …his first priority was education.” Many written records of the Republic are on display at the DRT Library in San Antonio.

Last month, members of the Caddel-Smith Chapter toured the DRT Library Collection recently opened at Texas A&M University Presidio Gallery located in the former Federal Reserve Bank building.

In 2014, Bear County bought the former Federal Reserve Bank building and designated the 10,000 square foot gallery and vault for the university’s use. The Daughters of the Republic of Texas found a home for their historic collection because

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the fight for Texas independence. Michener’s Texas, A Novel says “Infantry Private Mirabeau Buonaparte Lamar, riding a borrowed horse was a minor poet-politician from Georgia who had arrived in Texas only a few weeks earlier, after both the Alamo and Goliad had fallen, but he was a man of such vision, such patriotism that he almost leaped into the fight for Texas freedom. Now, with the enemy all about him, he performed heroically, and by his superb horsemanship and daring, saved both Rusk and another man. Texicans and Mexicans alike cheered as the Georgian…outwitted the Mexicans and brought his two charges to safety…but he did nothing to parade his valor.”

T. R. Fehrenbach describes Lamar in Lone Star as “…the courtly Georgian fire-eater…” who commanded 60 horsemen.

Lamar served as a secretary of war and as vice-president before becoming the second President of the Republic. As the Republic’s president, he “…advocated…a policy of education and development within the state. Lamar did not look to Washington, and if his programs were impossibly ambitious, he caught a part of every Texan’s heart.”

Up until his presidency, education in Texas had not been funded. “This policy was established by General Houston, who was wary of books for the general public, even though he himself treasured the few that had formed his own mind…

of the generosity and support of Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff, county officials and Texas A&M-San Antonio.

TAMU-SA Archives and Special Collections Director Lesley Stapleton walked the group through the displays and the nuances of the old Federal Reserve building that houses the historic collection. Visitors can see 17,000 titles, 450 family and personal collections, nearly 40,000 photographic images recording the history of the Alamo and San Antonio, approximately 1000 pieces of various kinds of art, as well as, more than 1000 maps, including an 1827 manuscript map of Austin’s Colony drawn by Stephen F. Austin. Attending the tour were Roberta Himebrook, Billie Nast, Debra Ripka, Karen Collins, Jakelynn Crawford, Diane Mann, Sandra Martin, Diane McHugh, Pat Ward, Clarice Fisher and her brother Haygood Gulley.

Join Daughters of the Republic of Texas to honor Texas education. Members and guests are welcome to attend the Caddel-Smith meeting January 11 at 10:30 a.m. in the McNelly Room at First State Bank of Uvalde.

Fehrenbach, T. R. Lone Star: A History of Texas and the Texans. New York: American Legacy Press, 1983.

Michener, James A. Texas, A Novel. New York: Random House, 1985.

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LOTS Property 08: Wooded residential lot in Canyon Oaks. Frio River access + hillside and valley views. Water & elec available. $56,000 Property 14: 1+ acre lot in Canyon Oaks—Concan. Hilltop/views + gorgeous river access park. Water/elec. avail. Rentals OK. $49,000 NEWProperty 2 1 acre tract w/gorgeous views in Canyon Oaks Unit 4, Concan. Frio River access. $79,900 Property 34: 7+ ac. lot in R-N-R Ranch—Rio Frio, TX. Beautiful oaks, well/septic in place but need to be verified/tested. $118,000 Property 35: 5.16 ac. just west of Leakey. Gated, city water, paved roads, underground electric. See Old Baldy from here! $69,900 REDUCED Property 37: Lot 35 in Valley Vista features gorgeous westerly views, all utilities, and use of community pool & clubhouse! $50,000 Property 43: 8+ acs. w/gorgeous oaks and great bldg. sites. Electricity available. AG VALUATION = LOW taxes!! Shady Oaks Subdv. $77,045 Property 46: Million $$ views from this very buildable hilltop lot in Canyon Oaks—Concan. Water/elec available. Frio access. $88,000 Property 52: 5+ ac West of Leakey. Fronts on John Buchanan Rd. Bldg. site faces east and is ready to go! $52,500 Property 53: Lot 82, 7.7 acres in Canyon Oaks Unit 4. Water & elec available. Great views & river access! Addtl. Acreage avail. $149,000 Property 54: Lot 83, 16.6 acres Canyon Oaks Unit 4. Water & elec available. Great views & river access! Addtl. Acreage avail. $149,000 Property 55: Lot 84, 11 acres in Canyon Oaks Unit 4. Water & elec available. Great views & river access! Addtl. Acreage avail. $109,000 Property 56: Lot 85A, 6 acres in Canyon Oaks Unit 4. Water & elec available. Great views & river access! Addtl. Acreage avail. $98,000 Property 57: Lot 85B, 4 acres in Canyon Oaks Unit 4. Water & elec available. Great views & river access! $49,000 PENDING

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New HVAC system will help Real County Public Library continue to provide valuable resources to visitors.

LEAKEY, Texas – The Friends of the Library Association of Leakey soon will replace the outdated air conditioning system at the Real County Public Library Leakey, thanks to a $16,348 community development grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and Bandera Electric Cooperative. The grant, along with local matching funds, will allow for the replacement of three 18-year-old heating, ventilation and air conditioning units with new energy-efficient units.

The Real County Public Library’s services go well beyond book borrowing now, said Patti Berkstresser, president of the Friends of the Library Association. Job hunters use the resources available to conduct employment searches and fill out applications; children do

their schoolwork and receive tutoring there; students participate in online courses or study for high school equivalency tests; patrons use the internet in a rural area where it can be otherwise unreliable and expensive; and events such as author visits provide educational social opportunities.

“Obviously, living in Texas, we have to have good air conditioning for people to come in and do those things,” Berkstresser said. “It’s important to have a library that people see as a relaxing, comfortable environment in which to learn.”

Replacing the air conditioning units now will help avoid potential damage to library materials that could result from an inability to maintain the temperature within the desired range or a possible disruption of service, such as having to close during extreme hot or cold weather. Additionally, the new system will help reduce

overall energy consumption and maintenance costs, Berkstresser said.

The community grant is one of a number of grants recently awarded through LCRA’s Community Development Partnership Program. The program provides economic development and community assistance grants to cities, counties, volunteer fire departments, regional development councils and other nonprofit organizations in LCRA’s wholesale electric and water service areas. The program is part of LCRA’s effort to give back to the communities it serves. Bandera Electric Cooperative is one of LCRA’s wholesale electric customers and a partner in the grant program.

Applications for the next round of grants are due Jan. 31. More information is available at lcra.org/cdpp.

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5X10, 10X20, 10X30 UNITS RENTAL PRICES FROM $30 PER MONTH LCRA and Bandera Electric Cooperative representatives present a $16,348 grant to the Friends of the Library Association of Leakey for a new HVAC system at the Real County Public Library. The grant is part of LCRA’s Community Development Partnership Program. Pictured, from left to right, are: Bruce Forey, BEC director of communications and marketing; Eileen Bell, Real County Public Library director; Patti Berkstresser, Friends of the Library Association president; Mary S. Forman, Friends of the Library Association treasurer; Dick Earnest, BEC director; Lauren Murley, BEC marketing specialist; and Lori A. Berger, LCRA Board member.

Office Location: 633 S. Hwy. 83, Leakey, Texas Office Hours: 8 am to 5 pm, Monday-Saturday

830-232-5282 (office) 830-279-6648 (cell)

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Wednesday, January 10, 2018

O B I T U A R I E S Brenda Marshall Ward

Ronald Duane Fielden

(July 26, 1941 - January 6, 2018)

(September 26, 1963 - January 6, 2018)

TRIBUTE TO A GIANT Ronald Duane Fielden, born July 26, in the year of 1941, was no ordinary man. If you ever had the privilege of meeting him… you most certainly remember him. His pristine character, courage, unimpeachable integrity, ferocity, resolute and fierce love of his wife Susan Fielden, and their four children… Jerri, Katherine, Jacqueline and Ronnie, made him positively unforgettable… and sometimes equally positively impossible to live with. He was not unlike God’s arc angel Gabriel… simultaneously magnificently beautiful and petrifyingly frightening.

Born at St. Mary’s Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee, to parents John Harvey Fielden and Kathleen Bayless Fielden, Ron’s early years were spent living with his mother on her parents’ farm in Knoxville while his father was away serving in the military during WWII. At the war’s end, his father returned and took up employment with Stone and Webster Construction, and moved the family all over the United States, as well as to Brazil for a couple years, during Ron’s childhood. Eventually, the family returned to Tennessee, where Ron lettered in basketball as a forward towering over most of the other players at 6’5, while playing for the Tampa High School varsity team, prior to later graduating from Tampa High School.

Upon graduation at the age of 17, Ron enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served until he was discharged on July 7, 1964. Upon being discharged from the Navy, he married Susan Merritt Deaver on June 7, 1965. Though only 23 years old at the time of his marriage to Susan, he became an instant father to three very young little girls, one of whom had numerous very special needs. While most men would have run from that daunting responsibility… not Ron. Moreover, he was very fast to make it clear to the entire world that he felt immensely blessed to have been given the opportunity to share in Susan’s responsibility to love, nurture, protect and provide for his three little girls. He did so faithfully, tirelessly, and without complaint for his entire life. A few years after their marriage, he and Susan miraculously had a son, giving his three daughters a precious little brother. He sacrificed everything to ensure the safety, wellbeing, and education of his family… wearing shoes with holes in them so that his children might have the additional benefit of expensive private music and sports lessons. He sacrificed everything for the love of his beloved wife and four children. Everything.

Always trying to improve the quality of life for his family, Ron moved his family frequently in search of better employment opportunities. Later in their married life, as their four children grew up and left their home, Ron and Susan were able to realize a longtime shared dream and move to Ellensburg, Washington, where Ron had purchased a Snap-On Tool franchise, and where they worked and lived for many happy years. Eventually, Ron and Susan decided that they were ready to return to Texas. He sold the Washington franchise and purchased a new one in New Braunfels, where he and Susan purchased land and built their forever home. As he grew older and his health began to deteriorate, Ron then sold his Texas Snap-On Tool franchise. Never one to sit idly by, however, he worked during his retirement at Home Depot for many years, becoming a very well-known interesting character to co-workers and customers, alike. Ron’s patience for incompetence was little to none, and positively zero tolerance for laziness and dishonesty… along with absolutely no fear of making those facts known… to anyone and everyone…. anytime and anyplace.

As his lung cancer progressed, Ron was finally forced to retire from Home Depot in 2016… though not before earning the friendship of many and the grudging respect of all of his co-workers. Still, never the slacker, he worked tirelessly until he became completely physically disabled in his last year to assist his most beloved wife Susan in the very physical care of both their eldest special needs daughter as well as her special needs husband. As he became increasingly immobile, Ron learned to use and love his IPad Pro. He loved and was a wizard at Words with Friends, and embraced and blossomed in the many new friendships he established through the game. He was equally engaged in Facebook, and grateful for the ability to keep up with the lives of his children, grandchildren and many friends through social media. He frequently posted astonishingly beautiful and uplifting photos of nature.

Ronald Duane Fielden, while fearsome, was also honest, compassionate, generous, skillful, incredibly witty, and unbelievably loyal… a true Southern Gentleman. He was a giant among men, and a warrior and hero to his family and friends. We lost him to lung cancer in the early hours of the morning on January 6, 2018. We are comforted only in the absolute faith and knowledge that he now sits at the throne of our beloved Lord Jesus, surrounded by long gone family and friends, and that he will be there to greet us when we follow him to that final resting place. He is now with Jesus forever, but oh how we will miss him… forever.

Ronald Duane Fielden was preceded in death by his father, John Harvey Fielden. He is survived by his mother, Kathleen Bayless Fielden, his wife of 53 years Susan Merritt Fielden, his brother John Fielden, his sister Len Thom, his three daughters, Jerri McInerney and husband John, Katherine Harrison and husband Jim, Jackie Sweeten and husband Robert, and his son, Dr. Ron Fielden II, along with his 10 grandchildren, Jennifer Harrison, Joshua Harrison, Hannah Harrison, Daniel Sweeten, Chris Sweeten, Rachel Sweeten, Jacob Powell, Tyler Fielden, Hunter Fielden, Haven Fielden, his great granddaughter, Daisy Mae Armstrong, and his great grandson Roman Mathias Sweeten, who will arrive on February 21, 2018. He left an impossibly enormous footprint for them to follow in.

Funeral services were held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at Vance Baptist Church, Vance, Texas with William Blackwell officiating. Burial followed in the Vance Cemetery, with Military Honors.

The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home, Camp Wood, Texas.

Brenda Marshall Ward of Camp Wood, Texas passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Port Smith, Virginia on September 26, 1963, to Daurence Monroe Marshall and Hazel Mae (Carter) Marshall.

She was a loving and caring wife and mother.

One of her favorite things was going fishing.

She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Those left to honor and cherish her memory are her husband, Hollis Ward of Camp Wood, TX; sons, Andrew Ward and girlfriend Alissa Salazar of Edinburg, TX and Matthew Ward of Camp Wood, TX; sisters, Sandy Austin of Orange Park, Florida, Patty Reeves of Jacksonville, Florida; brother, Bill Marshall of Jacksonville, Florida; nephews and nieces, David, Sage, Terri, Jacob, Amber, Madison, Dustin, Mya, Will, Brandon, Trinity, Spring, Hillary, Wyatt, Waylon, Carter, and Zack.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Daurence and Hazel Marshall and her sister, Diane Gibson. Memorial service will be held 3:00 p.m. Saturday, January 13, 2018, at First Baptist Church, Camp Wood, Texas. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Camp Wood, Texas.

St. Raymond Catholic Church 2nd and Mountain St. P O Box 989 Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.5852 Mass: 5:30pm Saturday 6:00 pm 1st and 3rd Wednesdays Parish Priest Fr. Adrian Adamik Rectory: 830.683.2165 St. Mary Catholic Church Hwy 187 Vanderpool, TX Mass: 9:00am Sunday Contact:830.966.6268 St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church Camp Wood, TX Mass: 11:30am Sunday Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church 401 N Hwy 377 P O Box 877 Rocksprings, TX 78880 830.683.2165 Mass: 9:00am Sunday Reál County Church 121 Oak Hill Ste. 4 Leakey, Texas Sunday School: 10:00am Worship: 11:00am Evening Worship: 6:00pm

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Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00pm Preacher: Charlie Gant 830.232.4230 Frio Canyon Baptist Church Pastor Michael Howard Hwy 83 South Leakey, TX (830) 232-5883 Sunday School: 9:45am Worship Service: 11:00am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wed. Prayer: 6:30pm First Baptist Church P O Box 56 Hwy 83N Leakey, TX Pastor: Mark Spaniel Bible Study: 10:00am Worship: 11:00am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wednesday Prayer: 7:00pm Mon-Fri Daily Prayer 11:00am 830.232.5344 Living Waters Church Hwy 1050 Utopia, TX 830.966.2426 Sunday School: 9:30 am Worship: 10:30 am Wednesday: 7:00pm Youth Alive: Saturday 7:00pm

Youth Pastor James Jones Pastor Dr. Robert Richarz Church in the Valley Hwy 83 Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.6090 Pastor Ray Miller Sunday School: 9:45am Worship: 10:45am Childrens Church 11 Evening: 6:00pm Wed. Service 6:30 Fellowship (2nd & 4th) 7:00pm Spanish Service Sat. 6:00pm

New Fellowship Church Hwy 337 & Camino Alto Leakey, TX 830.232.4287 Sunday School: 9:45am Pastor: Greg Mutchler Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Worship 10:45 a.m.

Evening 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Service and Youth 6:30 p.m.

Leakey Church of Christ One Block N of Courthouse Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.6933 Sunday School: 10:00am Come and Worship: 10:45am Evening: 6:00pm Wednesday: 7:00pm

Concan Church of Christ Hwy 83 Concan 830.232.4058 Ministers: Paul Goodnight and Ray Melton Sunday School: 10:00am Com and Worship: 11:00am Evening: 6:00pm Wednesday: 7:00pm Concan Baptist Mission Hwy 83 Concan, TX Worship: 9:30am Sunday School: 10:30am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wednesday Bible Study: 6:00pm Pastor Willis Adair Cowboy Church in the Nueces River Canyon HWY 55 N @ Angel Wings Cafe’ PO Box 158 Barksdale, TX 78828 (830) 234-3180 or 2345170 5th Sunday 6:30 pm and Every Tuesday @ 6:30 pm United Methodist Church P O Box 417

Robert Charles Bowers

(May 25, 1944 - January 7, 2018) Robert Charles Bowers of Leakey, Texas passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018, at his home. Viewing will be 1 – 5 p.m. Friday, January 12, 2018, at Nelson Funeral Chapel, Leakey, Texas. Funeral service will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, January 13, 2018, at New Fellowship Church, Leakey, with Pastor Greg Mutchler officiating. Cremation will follow service. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net Arrangements under the special care of Nelson Funeral Home, Leakey, Texas.

A full obituary will be in next week’s paper

Maria Elena (Almaraz) Rojero (May 30, 1946 - December 31, 2017)

Maria Elena (Almaraz) Rojero, age 71, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017, in San Antonio, Texas.

She was born in San Benito, Texas on May 30, 1946, to Louis Almaraz and Aurora (Guerrero) Almaraz.

Those left to honor and cherish her memory are her husband, Perfecto Rojero; daughters, Aurora Roque and Juana Roque; son, Perfecto Rojero, Jr. and wife Deena; grandchildren, Alejandro Cervantes, Cecilia Mendoza, Nelly Mendoza, Nancy Mendoza, Monica Mendoza, Cezar Mendoza, Jesus Martine, Jessica Martine, Arianna Rojero, Perfecto Rojero, Donovan Rojero; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Other family members left to honor and cherish her memory are her brothers, Enrique Almaraz, Julian Almaraz, Tony Almaraz, Thomas Almaraz, J. Leeroy Almaraz; and sister, Frances Zavala. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luis and Aurora Almaraz; daughters, Barbara Cervantes, Debra Cervantes, and Mary Cervantes, son, Jesse Roque, and her brother, Luis M. Almaraz.

Pallbearers included Jesus Martinez, Jesus Martinez, Jr., Marcos Luna, Perfecto Rojero, Brian Almerez, and Christopher Gonzales. Viewing was held 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at Nelson Funeral Chapel, Camp Wood, with Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial was held 11 a.m. Thursday, January 4, 2018, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, Camp Wood, with Father Adrian Adamik officiating. Interment followed in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, Camp Wood. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Camp Wood, Texas

419 N. Market Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.6266 Pastor: Rev. Walter Prescher Adult Sunday School: 9:30 am Worship: 11:00 am Children’s Church: 11:10 am Wednesday: 5:30 pm, Youth Group, Grades 7-12 Mt. Home Divide Chapel Hwy. 41 (near YO gate) 121 Divide School Rd. 640-3307 2nd Sun: 2:30 p.m.

Wed.: 11a.m. Bible Study Reagan Wells Baptist Church 8415 Ranch Road 1051 830-232-5504 Pastor: Mark Moore Sunday School: 9:45 am Sunday Services: 10:50 am & 6:00 pm Wednesday Service: 7:00 pm Sabinal Church of Christ Sunday school 10 a.m.

Worship 11 a.m & 6.p.m.

Wednesday 6 p.m.

Minister David Sprott 830-988-2081

Beginning Monday January 22, 2018 continuing for 13 weeks 6:30 - 8 pm First Baptist Church S. Hwy 55 Camp Wood, Texas For more information Call Sheryl 318548-3597 or Jimmy 830-597-2692 LAGUNA MONUMENT CO. 4139 Hwy. 90 East Uvalde, Texas 78801

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Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Hill Country Herald Page 11

JUST FOR GRINS

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

Vertical Shepherding My “pat” answer when people ask why I left a career in teaching eighth graders is that “I wanted a change of scenery.”

Actually, the truth is that my doctor advised me to find a less stressful environment. Most middle school teachers suffer from some sort of post-traumatic stress. I’ve seen battle hardened drill sergeants try to substitute teach a middle school class, and by the end of the day, they were cowering in a corner, sucking their thumb, and calling for mommy! So I threw my chalk out the window, and came to live with you fine folks in Real County. I still try to avoid eighth graders, and Sam Rylander, my partner in guest services, graciously handles any job-related activity that involves too much communication with campers around the age of 13. Yes, I have finally reached an even keel with no noticeable adverse side effects. I have finally reached an even keel with no noticeable adverse side effects. Which is why I found it odd, in my guarded state of mind, that I came to my senses and found myself dangling from a cliff, 50 feet above the river! There have been a lot of rumors regarding this incident, and I thought I’d share it and set the record straight.

I got an emergency radio call from the Echo Valley campsite, and was informed that some campers had spotted a wild lamb that was trapped on the cliffs across the river from the dining hall. I headed over to investigate the situation, and found that, sure enough, an aouad lamb had become separated from its mother, and had wandered into a crevice where it couldn’t climb out. I could also see and hear the lamb’s mother who was desperately bawling below the old roadside park on Hwy. 83, and about a hundred feet above her trapped baby. A few of our operations staff, who had heard the radio chatter, and had come over to offer their help, judged the lamb to be less than two weeks old. After surveying the situation, it was determined that one of us was going to have to cross the river, climb up to the lamb, catch it, and lift it up over a precipice where it could then return to its mother, and that I should be careful when climbing over the wet slippery spots!

If you have ever sat on the porch of the Echo Valley Ranch House, casually sipping a cup of “joe,” and wondered how difficult it would be to climb the bluffs across the river, you can stop wondering. I would liken the experience to assaulting the face of K2 in the Himalayas, where one out of three climbers don’t come back! It’s hard to ignore that statistic, especially when I could hear one of the operations staff ask if they had the phone number for Critical Air! They yelled out, telling me that the water was only a couple of feet deep, and if I lost my hold on the cliff, l should land “belly buster” in the water so as not to hit the bedrock too hard. I doubted the sincerity of this

wisdom, however, because the three of them were laughing so hard that Juan Ortiz almost fell off the tailgate of his truck. As I climbed, I began to contemplate some serious questions. It’s amazing how clearly a man can think when he is clinging to a bluff in raw terror. Here is a brief summary of those thoughts: Why am I here? Is this not the perfect example of the human race interfering with natural selection and the law of survival of the fittest? Am I about to prove the counterpart of that law?

Isn’t the aoudad sheep population too high anyway? Who hired Rudy, Noe, and Juan!?

As I got close to the lamb it became unnerved and decided to move, covering the area that had taken me 10 minutes to climb in about 3 seconds. As the distance between us closed rapidly, I heard Rudy, Noe, Juan, and a bunch of eighth graders shouting at me to get ready! It quickly became obvious that the surefooted little beast was unaware of my presence, but when it got close enough for me to grab it, I found that the only part of my body that wasn’t occupied in clinging to the cliff was my tongue! I could tell that the lamb was more than a little surprised to find a 250-pound man sticking his tongue out at him, and instead of turning back, it jumped over me, and took the path of least resistance down to our canoe. When Rudy asked why I didn’t grab it, I suppressed the urge to cross the river and remove his arms!

As it turned out, the lamb had cornered itself in a bowl formed by the cliff, and short of stealing my canoe, it was once again trapped. After another unsuccessful but entertaining attempt at vertical shepherding, I finally cornered the little sucker down at the water’s edge.

It worked, and as I rescued the lamb from drowning and paddled my canoe back I was greeted by a mass of cheering eighth graders. I must admit that I was humbled by their esteem as they rushed toward me in an obvious gesture of praise for a hero! It turned out, however, that they only wanted to pet the lamb.

“What’s the matter with your face?” a girl asked.

“It’s a facial tic! What does it look like?” I replied.

Eventually, I released the lamb at the roadside park where it returned safely to its mother. As mother and lamb were reunited, I was reminded of a verse from the prophet Isaiah who wrote: “All of us like sheep have gone astray. Each of us has turned to his own way; but the Lord has caused the iniquity of us all to fall on Him.” (Isaiah 53:6)

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LCRA, BANDERA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE AWARD $20,000 GRANT TO AID FIRST RESPONDERS continued from front page

“Most of our analog equipment is over 15 years old,” said Dick Earnest, president of Concan VFD. “As other entities change to digital, we’re at a loss.

We’ve had fundraisers to help raise funds to keep our equipment up-to-date, but we’re just a small town. Those of us who will have these new radios will be able to respond to emergencies quicker.”

A March 2017 head-on collision in Uvalde County killed 13 people and highlighted the need for better communication equipment, Earnest said.

Cell phones at the site barely worked and speaking over analog radio equipment created significant challenges. Switching to digital radios will provide more reliable, secure communication that will help emergency crews respond more quickly and share information with other first responders.

Concan VFD answers fire calls and provides emergency medical services to an area in Uvalde County that swells from a population of less than 2,000 up to 30,000 during tourist season due to its proximity to Garner State Park and the Frio River. There’s no police department, so Concan VFD volunteers are usually the first to get calls from dispatch and

the first to respond to medical and fire emergencies in Concan, Happy Hollow, Garner State Park and the surrounding area.

Purchasing 10 new digital handheld radios and upgrading the radio tower by adding a new radio repeater will make a big difference and help the department join the “modern world,” Earnest said.

He said the department plans to continue to grow and has purchased one and a half acres of land near a subdivision in Concan with hopes of one day building a fire station there.

“I’m very appreciative,” Earnest said.

“What we’re getting is a better system for us. It’s really a blessing for this small town. I worked for an industrial utility for 35 years, and I know what community assistance is all about. I was so glad to see that this community development grant program existed.”

This community grant is one of a number of grants recently awarded through LCRA’s Community Development Partnership Program. The program provides economic development and community assistance grants to cities, counties, volunteer fire departments, regional development councils and

other nonprofit organizations in LCRA’s wholesale electric and water service areas. The program is part of LCRA’s effort to give back to the communities it serves. Bandera Electric Cooperative is one of LCRA’s wholesale electric customers and a partner in the grant program.

Applications for the next round of grants are due Jan. 31. More information is available at lcra.org/cdpp.

About LCRA The Lower Colorado River Authority serves customers and communities throughout Texas by managing the lower Colorado River; generating and transmitting electric power; providing a clean, reliable water supply; and offering access to nature at more than 40 parks, recreation areas and river access sites along the Texas Colorado River, from the Hill Country to the Gulf Coast.

LCRA and its employees are committed to enhancing the lives of Texans through water stewardship, energy and community services. LCRA was created by the Texas Legislature in 1934. For more information, visit lcra.org.

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

Former District Clerk Seeks Real County Judge Position continued from front page

which granted me the opportunity to work closely with the Association’s lobbyist in writing legislation, which benefitted Clerks’ offices throughout Texas. I also had the privilege of testifying before the Senate Committee at the Capitol on a “Protective Order” bill, regarding the Clerk’s role in expeditious filing of said proceedings to assure protection for victims of family violence. That same year I was graciously honored by being awarded “County Clerk of the Year” for the State of Texas by my Clerk colleagues. I attended seminars and received accreditation on various courses,

including the “Open Meetings” and “Open Records” act. I am a past Board of Director of the Texas District Court Alliance, which offers annual workshops to Court personnel covering topics such as Criminal proceedings, Civil litigation, and Family law. I have also been a speakerpanelist for the UT Law Conference for County and District Clerks. Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to travel to Washington, DC with the Community Health Development, Inc., and meet with Congressman Lamar Smith and Congressman Will Hurd to secure funding for the clinics located in Camp Wood and

Leakey, which have become a viable part of the County.

If elected, it will be a great privilege to serve Real County as your Judge. I will do so by listening openly to the concerns of all citizens with the goal of building a better Real County, one that thrives economically and maintains the small county closeness. I look forward to a positive campaign, meeting citizens, and tackling challenges. I would also like to extend best wishes to my two opponents, Mr. Overbay and Mr. Martinez. GOD BLESS REAL COUNTY.

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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PIONEER REAL ESTATE

PIONEER REAL ESTATE Shirley Shandley, Broker 698 Highway 83 South * Office 830-232-6422

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#20 – New Listing! Business is Booming in Concan! Vacation Rentals with Prime Location! Two 2/1 cabins & 5 Park Model RV’s all with utilities on 4.75 AC. Plenty of room for additional units. Ideal for campers, hunters & motorcycle friendly $199,900 #19 – New Listing! FRIO RIVERFRONT HOME 2 BD/2.5 BA with Rock Fireplace near Garner State Park, carport, workshop, fencing, garden & fruit trees, gated community. Many Xtras included $499,500 #5 – REDUCED! Rustic Hillside Cabin, power, water & septic on 5 AC, long views from large covered deck, fronts county maintained road, minutes to Leakey & Frio River $109,000 #18 – New Listing! 9.85 AC Remote, 4 wheel drive only access, metal cabin, rain harvest water system, solar electric, wood burning heater, blinds & feeders $58,000 #14 – New Listing! 9.31 AC Spring fed creek, remote & private, 3/2 house w/screened porch & FP, well, electricity, workshop, fruit trees $185,000 #16 – New Listing! 90.87 AC West of Leakey off RR 337, nice cabin, water well, electricity, septic, 2 RV hookups, metal storage building, hunt Sika, Axis, Whitetail Deer $505,000 #7 – 31.79 AC West of Leakey off scenic RR 337, cabin, generator, 3 blinds, 3 feeders, hunt Whitetail & Axis Deer, 4WD access $85,000 #13 – Twin Forks – 3/2 Home, covered patio, carport, access 2 Frio River parks, gated community $125,000 #2 – 1.9 AC close to Leakey, fenced, small building with bath & living area, workshop, beautiful view of mountains $82,900 #8 – 3 BD/2 BA Home on 1.97 AC, large game room, barn & storage bldg., fenced backyard, fronts RR 1120 $279,000 #15 – Frio River Access at private park – Pretty 1.68 Ac lot, water & electric available, views, RV storage, short walk to river $95,000 #9 – 370.79 AC Real Co. Ideal hunting property, Rock House w/fireplace, well w/50,000 gal. storage tank, barns, pens, Co. Rd. access, Sika, Fallow, Axis, Elk, Black Buck Antelope $2656 Per AC #12 – Frio Riverfront – 3 BD/2 BA Home perfect for entertaining on 1.81 AC, large deck shaded by huge oaks, both sides Frio River + adjoins 20 AC private river park $389,000 #33 – 3 BD/2 BA/2 Car Garage, Exceptionally Neat & well maintained home on 1.3 AC, high ceilings, fenced, workshop, landscaped, minutes to Frio River and Leakey $215,000 #30 – Nueces River Access 4.56 AC water & electric avail., septic installed. Building site w/view of hills, gated community $84,000 #11 – 429.14 AC Edwards Co. private & secluded with space for hunting, hiking & other recreational activities. Free roaming wildlife, nice elevation changes & covered in native vegetation $579,336 #29 – 3.58 AC N. of Leakey, fronts Hwy 83, water & electric available, sweeping view of hills $75,000 #6 – 55.38 AC Hunting Ranch NW Real Co. easy access from I-10, fronts Hwy 41, Cabin w/electricity $185,523 #4 – 5.74 AC off scenic RR 337, several bldg. sites, fencing, low taxes, sensible restrictions, great views $48,000 #36 – 9.3 AC Homesite in gated community West of Leakey, water, electric, beautiful views, possible owner terms $108,600 #26 – 1.87 AC Private Frio River Park Access – RiverTree, gated community, water/electric available (Owner/Assoc. Broker) $75,000 #44 – 5.601 AC Sabinal Riverfront, huge Cypress Trees, beautiful view of river, gated community (Owner/Agent) $215,000 #45 - Sabinal Riverfront Lot, Hwy 187 front, Utopia, joins #46 (Owner/Agent) $75,000 #46 – Fronts Sabinal River & Hwy 187 just outside Utopia, metal 2 car storage bldg., joins #45 (Owner/Agent) $85,000 #1 – 6.57 AC fronts Wilson Creek, water well, electric, septic, caliche pad, 30 amp RV hook-up, spectacular hilltop views! $139,000 #31 – 7 AC Hillside views, 3/2 Home overlooking spring-fed lake which is part of 50 AC park for Roaring Springs $199,000 #57 – 1.07 AC Concan adjacent & access to community clubhouse/swim pool, water system, underground utilities, paved street, build on to rent. OWNER TERMS $5000 down, 7%, 10 yr, $464.44 per month (Owner/Broker) $45,000 #3 – 5.07 AC+/- Concan, Uvalde Co., remote homesite, heavily treed, 1.4 miles off Hwy 127 $29,000 PENDING #32 – 27.22 AC+/- off Hwy 41 with plenty of cover & numerous oaks, lots of wildlife in area, electricity close PENDING $82,000

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GRANNY’S KITCHEN BACK TO BASICS....COLD WEATHER SOUPS This time of year, in Texas, it is hard to know if it is going to be hot or cold when you wake up in the morning! This week we are going to feature cold weather soups. Easy to make. Delicious to eat with some crusty bread and quit cup up salad.

Enjoy!

CHICKEN POT PIE SOUP

1 onion, chopped 1 1/4 lb. Tyson Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts 1 tsp. oregano kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 cans cream of chicken soup 2 c. low-sodium chicken broth 4 sprigs thyme 1 bay leaf 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 1 c. frozen peas, thawed 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tube refrigerated biscuit dough 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan, for garnish optional) 2 tbsp. chopped parsley To the bowl of a large slow cooker, add onion in an even layer in the bottom of the bowl and place Tyson Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts on top. Add oregano and season with salt and pepper. Pour soup and chicken broth on top then add the thyme and bay leaf. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through. Discard thyme and bay leaf, then shred the cooked chicken with two forks. Stir in celery, carrots, peas and garlic. Cut biscuits into small pieces. Top the chicken mixture with the biscuits and cook on high for another hour, until the vegetables are tender, and the biscuits are cooked through and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 170° F. Garnish with Parmesan and parsley and serve.

CLAM CHOWDER

4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 “ pieces 2 tbsp. butter 1 onion, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 3 cloves garlic 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 2 russet potatoes 1 8-oz. bottle clam juice 1 c. half-and-half 1 c. vegetable broth 1 bay leaf 3 sprigs thyme 2 6.5-oz. cans chopped clams oyster crackers, for serving 3 tbsp. finely chopped chives In a large pot over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Drain bacon on paper towels but leave bacon fat in pot. Add butter to melt, then add onion and celery. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and flour and cook until the garlic is fragrant, and the flour turns a pale golden, about 1 minute. Add the clam juice, vegetable broth, and half-and-half, whisking constantly until combined. Stir in the potatoes and bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Add clams and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Season chowder with salt and pepper to taste. If the chowder is too thick, gradually stir in more half-and-half until you reach your desired consistency. Garnish with bacon and chives and serve immediately.

CHICKEN STEW

2 tbsp. butter 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped into 1” pieces 1 celery stick, chopped kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 1/2 lb. chicken breasts 3 sprigs thyme 1 bay leaf 3/4 lb. baby potatoes, quartered 3 c. low-sodium chicken broth 2 tbsp. chopped parsley In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add carrots and celery and season mixture with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add flour and stir until the vegetables are coated, then add chicken, thyme, bay leaf, potatoes and chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink and the potatoes are tender. Remove chicken from pot and transfer to a medium bowl. Using two forks, shred the chicken into small pieces and return to the pot. Garnish with parsley.

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BROCCOLI-CHEDDAR SOUP DIP IN BREAD BOWL

1 head broccoli, florets removed 2 tbsp. butter 2 cloves garlic 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1/4 c. heavy cream 2 c. shredded Cheddar 1 boule, top round cut out Tortilla chips, for serving Preheat oven to 350°. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and blanch broccoli until bright green, 2 minutes. Drain and let cool, then chop.

In a large skillet over medium-low heat, melt butter. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute, then add flour, stirring constantly until golden, 1 minute. Add cream and simmer until thickened, then remove from heat and add cheese, stirring until melted. Add broccoli and stir until combined. Transfer mixture to bread bowl and place on a baking sheet. Bake until mixture is warmed through and bubbling, 15 minutes. Serve hot with chips.

ROASTED GARLIC PESTO PUMPKIN SOUP WITH FRIED PUMPKIN SEEDS 1 in large sugar or pie pumpkin cut half and seeds removed and reserved (plus 4 small ones if you are making the pumpkin bowls) 1 tablespoon olive oil salt and pepper 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 small shallots chopped 1 teaspoon fresh thyme chopped 4 cups chicken broth 1 cup coconut milk + 1 cup water or 2 cups water 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper or more or less to your liking 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

SAGE PESTO

1 clove head garlic or you may sub 1 raw garlic 1 cup fresh parsley 1/2 cup fresh sage 1/4 cup shelled pistachios 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese if you do not like blue cheese sub feta or parmesan 1/4 teaspoon pepper

FRIED PUMPKIN SEEDS 1 tablespoon coconut milk 1 tablespoon flour reserved pumpkin seeds from above 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder 1/4 teaspoon brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon pepper lots of salt to your tasting Get Ingredients Powered by Chicory Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cut your pumpkin in half or into fourths and reserve the pumpkin seeds for later. Place the pumpkin on a baking sheet and rub the pumpkin with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Chop off the top portion of the garlic head to reveal cloves. Peel any excess paper/skin off from the bulb of garlic. Pour about a teaspoon of olive oil on top the garlic cloves and cover with foil. Roast both the pumpkin and garlic together on the same baking sheet for 45 minutes, or until the pumpkin is fork tender and the garlic golden brown and soft. Remove from the oven and allow everything to cool five minutes. Squeeze garlic out of the paper skin into a small bowl and mash well with a fork, set aside. Grab the pumpkin and add it to a food processor (or mash extremely well) and puree with 1 cup of the chicken broth, puree until completely smooth.Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the butter and shallots. Saute the the shallots until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the thyme and cook another 30 seconds. Add the pumpkin puree, remaining chicken, coconut milk, water, cayenne, nutmeg, maple syrup and crushed red pepper. Bring the soup to a low simmer and simmer 15-20 minutes.

While the soup cooks make the pesto. Add the roasted garlic, parsley, sage and pistachios to the bowl of a food processor.

Pulse until finely chopped and then stream in the olive oil. Add the cheese and pulse a few more time until combined.

Season with salt and pepper.To fry the pumpkin seeds. Add the reserved pumpkin seeds to a bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon coconut milk and 1 tablespoon flour. In a small bowl combine the chipotle chili powder, pepper and brown sugar. Place a skillet on the stove top and set to medium heat, add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the pumpkin seeds into the pan, but be careful! Stir the pumpkin seeds around in the skillet with a spoon or spatula continuously until they expand and start to brown. Once the seeds are browned remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel to drain. Toss with the chili powder and a good pinch of salt. Taste and season accordingly. To assemble the soup, ladle the soup into bowls (or your roasted pumpkins) and top each bowl with a dollop of pesto, a sprinkle of pumpkin seeds and if desired drizzle with coconut milk. Start slurpin! To make the roasted pumpkin soup bowls. Remove the tops of the pumpkin and scoop out the seeds. Rub the insides of the pumpkins with olive oil, salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 20-30 minutes or just until soft to touch but not falling in.

Wednesday, January 10, 2018 SNOWFALL IN THE SAHARA-For a few fleeting hours Sunday, people perched in the arid heights of Ain Sefra in the Sahara Desert, shrouded in white. It snowed in one of the hottest places in the world. It’s quite a time for weird weather, and it doesn’t get much weirder than snow falling in one of the hottest places in the world. While snow is historically scant in the desert area, a similar snow phenomenon happened just last year. Before that, it had been 37 years since Ain Sefra’s last snowfall.

LOUISIANA-Teacher Handcuffed After Questioning the Superintendent’s Pay Raise At A School Board Meeting Noting that class sizes had grown, Hargrave told the Vermillion Parish School Board that it was “unspeakable” and “absurd” that the superintendent was getting a raise “when teachers are working this hard, and not even getting a dime.” “It’s a sad, sad day to be a teacher in Vermillion Parish,” Hargrave said.

Hargrave said she thought the officer was “confused” and did not understand the protocol at board meetings, where members in the audience are allowed to comment if they are recognized by the board. “It’s something I have done before and never gotten escorted out, let alone arrested,” she said.

JOE ARPAIO AZ SENATE-Joe Arpaio, controversial sheriff pardoned by Trump, enters Arizona Senate race. Rep. Martha McSally, the preference of national Republicans in the race to replace retiring Republican Jeff Flake, is also set to enter the race this week. And conservative Kelli Ward is already in the race -- setting up another showdown between the establishment-backed candidate in McSally

and anti-establishment forces after a similar battle cost the GOP a Senate seat in

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GALVESTON-Four people are dead in Galveston, Tx., Monday after an incident involving gunfire took place at the popular San Luis Resort, which police are calling

a murder-suicide. Two people were found dead and two others — a woman who was found critically wounded and a child — later died at a hospital.

Authorities received calls about gunshots coming from the eighth floor around 4:30 a.m. When they arrived, they found the hotel room’s door deadbolted and later found four people inside had been shot. The victims were identified as a 37-year-old woman, a 39year-old man and two boys ages 10 and 5.

RICHARDSON, Texas - A teacher who

works for the Richardson Independent School District is now behind bars for allegedly possessing child pornography.

Officers with the Collin County Sheriff’s Office and the Plano Police Department arrested Dante Schmidt Tuesday morning at his home in Allen. Investigators got a tip that he was downloading and sharing child porn. When confronted, police said he admitted to it and told police where to find the computer he used to download the illegal images. According to Richardson ISD, Schmidt was a senior English teacher at Lake Highlands High School. He was placed on administrative leave and a letter was sent home to parents.

GRAPEVINE, Texas - Five suspects and more than 100 stolen credit card numbers are now off the streets in Grapevine. The Grapevine Police Department said officers were called to the Comfort Suites in late April after a customer tried to pay with a credit card that had a fraud alert on it. The officers arrested that customer.

Dispatchers then began calling other hotels

in the area and found other people using a credit card under the same name at Great Wolf Lodge. Officers arrested several more people at Great Wolf Lodge. They found a list of about 100 credit card numbers and a credit card embosser, plus several grams of methamphetamine in the room.

WILD HOGS IN TEXAS-About 50 miles east of Waco, Texas, a 70-acre field is cratered with holes up to five feet wide and three feet deep. The roots below a huge oak tree shading a creek have been dug out and exposed. A farmer wanting to cut his hay could barely run a tractor through here.

There’s no mistaking what has happened— hogs. “I’ve trapped 61 of ’em down here in the last month,” says Tom Quaca, whose in-laws have owned this land for about a century. “But at least we got some hay out of here this year. First time in six years.”

Wild hogs are among the most destructive invasive species in the United States today.

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

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

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Looking for a reliable & honest RANCH HAND 5 miles south of Leakey, TX. Includes but not limited to animal handling, ranch maintenance and deliveries. Work references required. Heavy lifting possible. Driver’s license necessary. Call 830-232-6003 for Job Application.

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

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Check out the Ridge Subdivision if you are looking for a beautiful building site in the Frio Canyon with all the amenities, such as a TCEQ approved water system, beautiful river park, paved roads, and a security gate. Prices start at $99,500 for 5 acre tracts. You’d pay that much for a 1-acre tract in Concan with all the noise and traffic. Why do that? Don’t overlook the Ridge. Call us for a tour of heaven in the hill country today.

NEW LISTINGS 290 acres on Highway 83, approximately 2 miles south of Leakey. Two homes, barns, pens, rolling topography, good highway frontage, close to everything. $1,350,000 River front home in Rivertree! Three-bedroom, two bath home on 4.38 acres on the Frio River. $459,000.

Great hunting tract in Leakey Hills. 18.99 acres for $98,000.

Income Producing property on Nueces River. Arrowhead Lodge with 7 rental units and an office, located on 6.955 acres in a quiet setting. Great place for family reunions, weddings, or just weekend getaways. Beautiful river front setting and close to town. $585,000.

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

Like new office building on the south side of town, where all the new development is happening. Great access and visibility from Highway 83. A rock fireplace in the reception area adds to the rustic ambience this building provides. Sit outside in the morning and drink coffee on the huge covered front porch. $250,000.

OAKRIDGE LODGE AND CABIN located in the RIDGE. The main lodge features over 4300 feet of centrally heated and cooled area that is configured to sleep up to 30 guests. The property also features a detached cabin that sleeps an additional 10 guests. This is the best income producer in the Frio Canyon. An in ground pool and outdoor fireplace adds to the ambience, or relax on the upper deck and watch the sun go down. This property commands approximately $1,000 per night and is on track for 100 nights this year. This is the investment you’ve been looking for. Call today for a showing.

Like new retail building located along Highway 83, close to Stripes with great visibility and easy access.

Has a history of successful operations. This is the first building on the left that you see when you enter Leakey from the south. Over 2,000 sf of building area situated on a highly visible one-acre tract on Highway 83. $275,000.

LAND 5-acre river front tract in Rancho Real. Great building site with beautiful river frontage. Go to sleep at night listening to the water running over the rapids. Only $119,000.

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Approximately 156 feet of river frontage lined with huge Cypress Trees. Highway 83 frontage makes access easy. Property could be placed in rental pool. $255,000.

Great building site in Frio Canyon Estates, right behind Old Baldy! This subdivision features a beautiful river park for all property owners. One acre for $49,500.

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Great for gentleman’s estate building along the bank of the creek. Good tillable soil that is perfect for vineyard.

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PRICE REDUCED!!! 5-acre tract in the Ridge. Great building site, access to river park, paved roads, security gate, TCEQ approved water system, only $92,000.

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BEAUTIFUL RIVER FRONT TRACT, this 5 acre building site on the Frio River can be yours today!

Huge cypress trees line this blue water hole that is teeming with fish. Fronts on Highway 83 and the Frio River, private, yet close to town. Good restrictions, beautiful building site overlooking the river. It just doesn’t get any better than this!!! Price Reduced to $299,900 THE RIDGE-Experience the Texas hill country at its finest w/ private access to your own beautiful Frio River park w/BBQ pavilion. Underground utilities WITH TCEQ APPROVED WATER SYSTEM, paved roads, security gate, free roaming wildlife, hiking, biking & much more! This restricted subdivision offers 5 acre tracts of peaceful solitude that are beautiful building sites for your dream home, retirement, or vacation get-away. B&B allowed. Call for a showing or take a drive out 4 mi. south on RR 1120. Prices start at $99,500 RESIDENTIAL Four Bedroom four bath river front home located in the popular Frio Pecan Farm. Home is a good money maker and is in like new condition. Open floor plan concept with great room. Huge deck overlooking the river. $439,000.

PRICE REDUCED!!! Three bed-room 2 1⁄2 bath home outside the city limits on 1.74 acres. Home is in like new condition and features a covered deck and a detached workshop. City water. Huge oak trees provide a lot of shade for the beautiful yard. $189,000.

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Two bed-room one bath home in Leakey, located on corner lot and walking distance to schools. $129,900.

Cabin #9 in Frio Pecan Farm. Great Income producing property. Two bed-room 2 bath cabin fully furnished and with all the amenities offered by the Pecan Farm for only $155,000.

PENDING!!! Three bed-room 2 bath modern brick home on 3.25 acres just outside Sabinal, Texas. Two large outbuildings consisting of an equipment shed and a workshop. Plenty of room for a garden or a 4-H project. Approximately 2 miles to town. $215,000.

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Beautiful one bedroom one bath cabin in Reagan Wells. Great rock patio and huge wood deck. Mature live oaks, over 100 acres of common area for property owners in this development. This can be your private get away in the woods. $139,000.

PRICE REDUCED!!! This is turnkey, and ready for you! Approximately 176 feet of river frontage and a home in Frio River Place. Beautiful cypress lined private swimming hole in addition to subdivision park, three bedrooms and three full baths in main house, with guest quarters complete with a full bath. Lots of storage space, huge covered patio to watch the sun go down over the river, black top frontage. Close to Garner, Con Can, and Leakey, yet quiet and peaceful. $549,900.

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