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Current Weekly News for Leakey, Camp Wood, Sabinal, Utopia and Surrounding Areas Vol. 5 No. 1

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FIREWORKS STAND ROBBED AND BURNED

by Julie Becker

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Those we have loved and lost during 2013

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DRUGS DETECTED ON CAMPUS ............................ Page 3

INDEX State News .................... Page 2 Legals/Jail Register ...... Page 3 Community News ......... Page 4-6 Feature Story ................. Page 7 Obituaries ...................... Page 8 Classifieds ..................... Page 12

Today’s Weather

High:54° Low: 27°

Sabinal’s Own Headed to All Star Game

by Billie Franklin

Matt Medina, son of Sonny and Diana Medina, has been selected to play at 7 pm on Wednesday at Heroes Stadium at 4799 Thousand Oaks Drive in San Antonio in the San Antonio Sports All Star Football Scrimmage.

Tyler Ahrens from Kerrville, Zach Sinor from Medina Valley, and Matt Medina are the only three players outside of San Antonio to be chosen. They will be on the West Team vs Europe at 7 pm. The games at Heroes Stadium are free to the public.

On Saturday, the East team will play the West team at 5 pm, following the U S Army All-American Bowl which is scheduled for noon in the Alamodome. This game will feature players committed to top universities around the nation as well as a chance for others to impress college scouts with potential scholarships. If you would like to see Medina in action, contact Diana Medina at 830-2797524 for tickets. They go for $10 and $20 and you will be able to attend both games. Today is the deadline for tickets. Don’t wait if you want to see two of the best football games in the country, and of course root for the hometown boy.

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In 1890, Council family arrived in Kerr

January 1, 2014

Real County Deputy Sheriff Don Gass said that approximately 2am on Tuesday morning theives broke into the fireworks stand south of Leakey, Texas. Gass said the suspects stole the inventory located in the building and

set the building on fire. The investigation, Gass said, has lead him to three suspects. The stolen inventory was recovered and Gass said he anticipates taking the case to the Grand Jury. A Grand Jury indictment would result

in arrest warrants being issued for the suspects. Though no names have been released pending the completed investigation, locals suspect teenagers are the culprits.

“Where In The World Did You Wear Your Real County Centennial T-Shirt” series has come to an end

by Julie Becker

Wow, what fun! In June of 2012, Real County Judge Garry Merritt took a trip to India and had his picture made in front of the Taj Mahal wearing his Centennial T-Shirt. Merritt called me to his office when he arrived back in Leakey and asked me if I would be interested in the picture. I quickly jumped on the opportunity and the race was on! Each week for the last year and a half the Hill Country Herald has featured locals wearing their t-shirts in locations all over the world. There was no grand prize for the best or farthest, most unique or unusual. It was a chance to show off the pride we feel for our communities and our county.

No matter the location, the smiles were always there.

From the Great Wall of China, to the rainforest of Costa Rica, to the castles in Ireland, to the U.S. Post Office in Leakey, Texas the warmth of a family of the small towns in our county was felt.

We gained media attention with our series. The County Progress magazine featured the Centennial Celebration throughout the year, Texas Hill Country Magazine had several feature stories and of course each week the Herald brought us the latest picture.

In all of the pictures of us wearing our t-shirts the one thing in common was we all love our community. It showed, it showed on the faces, young and old. We live what a man once told me no longer existed, “A simple life.” He said what I was looking for was a life where you know your neighbor, if there is a different car in the neighborhood you know it and a life where you cared about your fellow man. It turns out he

didn’t know what I knew. I knew where that life was, it’s in REAL COUNTY TEXAS! Thank you to everyone who participated in this fun series. Thank you to all the family members who made sure I got grandma’s picture, uncles and aunts, and proud grandparents who submitted their loved ones pictures and most of all thanks for taking the time to be a part of our 100th Birthday Celebration in Real County, Texas. Here’s to the next 100 years!

Uvaldean Thomas Steigerwald, age 20, will perform in recital this Sunday, January 5, at 2: 30 pm at the First United Methodist Church of Uvalde at 301 N High Street. Thomas was recently selected compete in the March 2014 Hilton Head International Piano Competition; the winner will perform in Carnegie Hall in New York City, receive $15,000 and a recording contract sponsored by Steinway, and perform at several additional concerts.

Thomas also recently won the Music Teachers National Assn. Young Artist Competition for the state of New York, and has advanced to the Northeastern United States Regional Division Competition on January 10th, the winner of which will compete at the National Competition. He will be performing that competition program for the first half of this Sunday’s recital. For the second half of this upcoming recital, Thomas will accompany violinist Shannon Reilly in a performance of Gabriel Faure’s Violin Sonata no.1 in A major, op. 13.

Hope you can come! Link to Thomas’ recent music videos:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/yvyw35i48jzr5ko/hY0W5I8rbZ Link to Hilton Head IPC: http://www.hhipc.org/ There is no charge to attend.

Willis Springfield and I at the end of a wonderful journey.

Stripes and Rhett Butler Charitable Foundation Make Donations To Local 4-H

by Laci Bostic, Real County Extension Agent

The Real County Extension Office would like to extend the most sincere thanks to the Rhett Butler Charitable Foundation of Sugarland, TX for their $500.00 donation to The Real County 4-H Club. The Rhett Butler Charitable Foundation was founded in 2010 and is a private foundation benefiting philanthropy, voluntarism, and grant-making foundations, focusing specifically on private independent foundations programs.

We would also like to thank the local Stripes® Convenience Store in Leakey, TX for its charitable

Uvaldean To Perform In Recital

efforts in cooperation with The Texas 4-H Foundation. With the help of the Stripes® Convenience Stores 2012 Mobile Campaign, the Real County 4-H Club was able to receive $2,465.81.

Mobile Campaigns are important to Stripes, because of their ability to create a direct company partnership with customers to raise funds for deserving causes. Stripes® focuses its charitable efforts exclusively on programs designed to enhance the health and education of youth residing in the communities served by the Company. Stop in at one of the over 570 Stripes® participating

store locations, and be sure and participate in the Mobile Clover Campaign. Proceeds from the mobiles sold will be donated to the local county 4-H program. So when you are purchasing a clover, you are supporting 4-H in your county. The more clovers sold, the more funds earned by your county.

Stripes® has a long list of organizations they have supported over the years, including Children’s Miracle Network and March of Dimes on a company-wide level and have helped raisetens of thousands of dollars for these organizations.

Highlights and Top stories from

2013

Happy Birthday Real County! Real County turns 100!

Leakey Post office starts new year with new faces Sabinal Family Dollar Construction Snow in the Hill Country It’s Here! Real County Stockshow DRT Holds First Meeting of the Year Real County Commissioners Review Wastewater Project and Lift Burn Ban New Members for Leakey City Council New Miss Nueces Canyon Crowned Campus Safety High On Leakey School Board Agenda Statement by Governor Perry on President Obama’s Executive Actions Utopia VFD Awarded $25,000 Grant for Equipment New Schedule for Leakey Sewer Project Leakey ISD Awarded $25,000 Grant for Gym Improvements Packed House for Dedication of the W.B. “Sonny” Sansom, Jr. Senior Citizens Center continued page 2

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Highlights and Top stories from 2013

Lady Eagles Headed to State ObamaCare, It’s here Whiz-Bang 4-H Shoot in Concan NCJH Young Geo Scientists Nueces Canyon High School Girls at State Powerlifting Meet Leakey Lions Club Annual Rib Dinner Wild Hog Days Avery Satterwhite Rocks Houston Livestock Show Camp Wood Jailhouse Historical Marker Dedication and Jail Break Pie Contest Lady Eagle Make Trip to State Shelly’s Crawfish Boil A Success!

Vinny’s Is Back!

Montell Country Club to Hold Annual Benefit Dinner Independent Bankers Association of Texas Recognized Utopia High

School Teacher Leakey ISD Hires New Principal Sabinal ISD Approves Substantial Pay Raises For Their Teachers Congressman Lamar Smith to be in Leakey Friday Pioneer Days on the Mountain City of Sabinal Enacts Stage 3 Water Restrictions Sweet Rain!

McFarland Honored American Apathy!

Eagle Ford Shale Introduction Frio Canon Dedicates Granny Mear Bridge LISD Votes to Hire Interim Superintendent Real Lumber Celebrates 20 Years Mission San Lorenzo De La Santa Cruz Gets New Tiles Nueces Canyon Hires New

Superintendent An Endangered Soul 48 Years of Cypress Day Alligator in Utopia Leakey Girl Scout Troop Recognized for Planting Flowers at Courthouse Leakey Historical Tour a Success No More Extensions Says Texas Water Development Board Hohman Returns to LISD School Board Real County Sheriff’s Office Launches No Refusal Weekend Rodeo Celebrities Announced Wow! What a Weekend! July Jubilee 2013 Real County Extension Agent Resigns Nueces Canyon CISD Launches Facebook Page Utopia Recognized as Gold

Wednesday, January 1, 2014 continued from front page

Star Affiliate by Keep Texas Beautiful Fire at Sabinal’s Harts Antiques Captivated Images Earns Statewide Recognition Road Construction Schedule for the Sisters Old Settlers Reunion in Camp Wood B&B Robbery Quickly Solved End of an era, Picnic Area on 83 North of Leakey Closes City of Leakey Special Election Scheduled for November Perry Says Members of Congress Must be Treated Just Like Everyone Else!!

Real County Centennial 5K Run Texas Issues Measles Alert Back to School Health & Social Services Fair at Leakey ISD Fine for stop-arm running rises to $1,250 in Texas

Real County Adopts Third Consecutive Lower Budget Sabinal Grieves Leakey Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star Chapter Keeping Real County Clean Rex Allen, Jr. Scheduled for Cowboy Symposium Sabinal Superintendent Speaks at State School Board Convention October Domestic Violence Awareness Month Observed Utopia Girls in Ag State of the Union..Still Shutdown!

Leakey Students Excel at State Fair of Texas Camp Wood History Festival Rocked Buckhorn Hosts Grand Opening Meet Real County’s New Extension Agent Laci Bostic

Leakey High School Marching Band UIL Competition Our Local Star, Camille Sanders Spreads Her Wings Hard Liquor In Leakey Approved Making Spirits Bright Coming Soon Merritt Seeks Re-Election as Real County Judge Martinez Announces Bid for JP Position Local Young Lady Competes for the Miss Teen San Antonio Title Pendley Announces Run for JP Position Shackelford Announces Bid for Re-Election Gonzalez Running for County Commissioner

Milken Institute Names Texas Cities Best Performing in 2013 The Milken Institute has named Austin the best performing city in its annual ranking of metropolitan areas, and recognized Dallas and Houston in the top 10. Seven of the report’s top 25 best-performing cities in 2013 are in Texas.

“The Lone Star State continues to set a national example for job creation thanks to our model of low taxes, smart regulations and fair courts,” Gov. Perry said. “Combined with a highly skilled workforce prepared to take on new challenges in a diverse array of industries, these principles continue to make Texas the best state in the nation to live, work,

raise a family and run a business.”

The Milken Institute’s ranking evaluates job creation and retention, the quality of new jobs, and other criteria related to economic success in metropolitan areas across the country. The report noted several industries that contribute to Texas’ thriving economy, including technology,

energy and financial services.

“This year’s Best Performing City, Austin, is a case study in concocting the proper recipe for economic vitality,” the Milkin Institute said. “A rising technology center, it is creating highquality jobs that improve the region’s

USDA Farm Service Agency Urges Farmers and Ranchers to Vote in County Committee Elections Corrected Ballots will be Mailed to Eligible Producers USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Juan M. Garcia announced that the FSA County Committee Elections begin today, Dec. 20, with the mailing of ballots to eligible voters. The deadline to return the ballots to local FSA offices is Jan. 17, 2014.

Producers have been instructed to destroy the FSA County Committee Election ballots (FSA-669’s) mailed on Nov. 4. The new ballots mailed to producers will have the word “corrected” printed on the outside of the mailing, the ballot itself, and the return envelope. Producers must complete and return the corrected FSA-669 to have their vote counted.

Eligible voters who do not receive a ballot in the coming week can obtain one from their local USDA Service Center. The last day for voters to submit corrected ballots in person to local USDA Service Centers is Jan.

17, 2014. Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked no later than Jan. 17. Newly elected committee members and their alternates will take office Feb. 18, 2014.

County committee members are an important component of the operations of FSA and provide a link between the agricultural community and USDA. Farmers and ranchers elected to county committees help deliver FSA programs at the local level, applying their knowledge and judgment to make decisions on commodity price support programs; conservation programs; incentive indemnity and disaster programs for some commodities; emergency programs and eligibility. FSA committees operate within official regulations designed to carry out federal laws.

To be an eligible voter, farmers and ranchers must participate or

cooperate in an FSA program. A person who is not of legal voting age, but supervises and conducts the farming operations of an entire farm may also be eligible to vote. Agricultural producers in each county submitted candidate nominations during the nomination period, which ended on Aug. 1.

Close to 7,700 FSA county committee members serve in the 2,124 FSA offices nationwide.

Each committee consists of three to 11 members who serve three-year terms. Approximately one-third of county committee seats are up for election each year. More information on county committees, such as the 2013 fact sheet and brochures, can be found on the FSA website at www.fsa.usda.gov/elections or at a local USDA Service Center.

January First Colorado Has Legalized Marijuana

by Julie Becker

At 8 a.m. Wednesday morning retail sales of recreational marijuana took place in Denver, Colorado.

Activists have long encouraged the legalization as a better alternative to the costly war on drugs.

Colorado has set up an elaborate plant-tracking system to try to keep the drug away from the black market, and regulators set up packagin, labeling and testing requirements, along with potency limits for edible marijuana.

The U.S. Justice Department outlined an eight-point slate of priorities for pot regulation, requiring states to keep the drug away from minors, criminal cartels, federal property and other states in order to avoid a federal crackdown.

Pot is still illegal under federal law.

Police in the eight Colorado towns allowing recreational pot sales were stepping up patrols to dispensaries in case of unruly crowds. Denver International Airport placed signs on doors warning fliers they

can’t take the drug home in their suitcases.

With the additional police patrols, the airport warnings and various other measures, officials are hoping they have enough safeguards in place to avoid predictions of public health and safety harm from the opening of the pot shops.

Voters in both Colorado and Washington approved recreational marijuana in 2012, but Colorado was quick to implement the laws allowing approved marijuana businesses to open on New Year’s Day. Washington state’s recreational marijuana shops are expected to open later in the year.

According to the Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED), the agency that regulates the marijuana industry in the state, more than 300 marijuana businesses in Colorado have begun to receive their state and local licenses to operate legally, but only a few dozen retailers were able to complete the rigorous

Deer Santa, All I want for Cresmas is a de-tekter kit for solving crim and ketching outlaws and theves and make Lakie a gooder plase to live. Thank you.

P.S. Cud you send me a pare of Roy Rogers Pistols and a bage and plentie of caps for pistols.

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inspection and approval process in time to open their doors Wednesday.

Around twenty are in Denver.

Dozens more shops are expected to open statewide in the coming weeks and months.

In November, Colorado voters also approved a 25 percent tax on all recreational-marijuana sales.

The taxes are expected to generate roughly $70 million in additional revenue for the state in 2014.

For residents and tourists in Denver, the city government recently launched an educational website on the new laws. Some key rules: • It’s illegal to give marijuana to minors.

• It’s illegal to sell marijuana unless you are a licensed business.

• It’s illegal to drive under the influence of marijuana.

• It’s illegal to consume marijuana in public.

• It’s illegal to take marijuana out of the state.

Dere Santa, Wood you pleez send me a Long Ranger mask and guns and plenty of silver bulets and a pare of stick horses that look like silver and trigger for me and my frend.

Thank you,Red Robert the range rider P.S. I also need a Red Ryder BB gun and plenty of plastik bb’s.

PSS also about a dozen fuji desp dep throwaway cameres from walmart

overall wage structure.”

Texas cities have recently received national recognition by Forbes and The Business Journals for their economic strength and job growth. In the Forbes study released in October, the top four U.S. metro areas for middle class job creation since 2007 are in Texas, with Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos ranking first. The Business Journals’ October 2013 rankings of cities’ economic strength also named three Texas cities in the top five, with Austin again topping the list.

Shawn Streib Gray, Broker 830-232-4500 Property 001 : 9.3 ac. Views, underground utilities and sensible restrictions. Borders a large ranch. Owner/Broker. $129,900 Property 002: Gorgeous 4BD/4BA custom home at 482 Camino del Rancho in Concan on 6+ acs. $595,000 HUGE REDUCTION Property 3-6: 1+ ac. Commercial lots Concan.

Frontage on US HWY 83. All utilities available. $139,000-$149,000 Property 007: 1570 sq. ft. 3/2 on 5+ acs. Great workshop w/extra living quarters. 435 RR 337 West is a MUST SEE. $196,000 NEWProperty 008: Rancho Real hunting tract.

25.61 acres, about 100 yds. from elec! Views, not too hard to access. $60,183 Property 009: First time on market!!! 1220 ft. of STUNNING Frio River front with 6.271 acs., large home, abundant outdoor entertaining areas overlooking river, apartment, metal barn, 2 older cabins. Beautiful, manicured grounds, oak trees…MUST SEE. $1,300,000 Property 010: 2.61 ac. lot on county rd. just 2 mi. east of Leakey. Covered w/oaks, city water & elec. avail. Great home base for RV! $69,000 Property 011: Very nice 1.2 ac. lot ready for your RV in Frio River Place. Central water & elec. in place. River Access. $92,000 Property 012: Cute 2/1 cabin in Concan sitting on 6.98 unrestricted acres w/Hwy. 83 frontage.

Tons of potential! Just $156,000 Property 013 : 96 Canyon Oaks Dr. in Concan. 3BD/3BA 1792 sq. ft. home. Great rental potential $238,000 END OF SEASON REDUCTION Property 014 : TEXAS TUSCAN! Stunning 4/2 home on 10 acs. w/pool, outdoor kitchen, extensive landscaping, Utopia ISD. $369,000 Property 015: Nice 2 ac. lot in Saddle Mtn. Water meter in place, elec & phone run across front of lot. $49,000 REDUCED POSSIBLE O.F. Property 016: 3BD/2BA on nearly 1⁄2 ac. @ 525 Davis Place in Twin Forks. Beautiful river park and nice, spacious home. $129,000 PENDING Property 017: Whiskey Mountain Inn. 1869 Farmhouse on 17.69 acs. w/6 rental cabins.

Gorgeous! $498,500 REDUCED!!

Property 018 : 1304 sq. ft. 2BD/2BA on nearly 1 ac. in Reagan Wells. Access to 100+ acs. and over a mile of river! Must see! $115,000 Property 019 : RIVERFRONT HOME! Cypress Bend in Concan. Rentals OK!!! Great views & river frontage!! 3BR/3BA $499,000 Property 020: 75+ac. in Concan! No restrictions, end-of-road privacy. 4/2 mfg. DW home, guest cabin, studio. tank.24507 N. Hwy. 83 $595,000 NEWProperty 021: 3 view lots in Canyon Oaks—Concan, TX! 1+ ac. each. Water & elec. available, nightly rentals OK. $39,000 Per Lot Property 022 : INCOME PRODUCING! 2/1 house and 3/2 mobile home. Frio River access + close to Garner State Park. $126,500 REDUCED Property 023: Log cabin on 7+/- acs. Deer Creek Estates. Seasonal creek, remote, pretty views. $10,000 buyer credit! $125,000 REDUCED Property 024: Frio River Place lot. Nearly THREE acres! Water & elec. available. Nice river access. RV usage ok. $109,000 REDUCED Property 025 : RR336 north of Leakey. 17+ acs.

West prong of the Frio River on eastern boundary $222,000 REDUCED Property 026-027 : RIVER FRONT! Gorgeous oak and cypress trees, views of the mountains. $225,000 EA. POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING Property 028 : Frio River Place 1.51 acs. SUPER CLOSE to river. Water system& elec. Nice area. $75,000 POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING Property 029 : 260 acs. +/- WILL DIVIDE Hwy. frontage, Call Martin for all the details! $4250 per acre Property 030: Rancho Real, 10 ac. of remote land. 4x4 needed. Great hunting or recreational tract. Pretty flat topography. $32,500 Property 031: Riverfront home in the Frio Pecan Farm! In rental pool. Lots of amenities. $269,000 REDUCED

NEWProperty 032: 492 E. Main in Leakey. Cute 2BD/1BA on half acre lot w/large metal building.

End of road privacy. Just $79,900 Property 033: 5.16 ac. lot near town. City water & elec. Gorgeous views, paved roads, security gate. $84,900 NEWProperty 034: 21.62 ac. of rough, rugged country! Great for hunting. 4x4 needed to access.

Gorgeous views. $54,050 Property 035: 144 acs. Leakey city limits. Huge trees, county road frontage. Great homeplace or Development $7,000 per ac. PENDING Property 036: 8.65 acs. In Shady Oaks. Private yet minutes from town. Lots of big oaks.

Electricity available. $69,000 Property 037: 5.3 ac. in Deer Creek Estates.

HUGE oak trees and views. Gated entry & private paved road access. All useable land. $64,500 Property 039: Beautiful & spacious 4Bd/3Ba on nearly 1 ac. in Twin Forks. Super floor plan, covered porch, newer constr. $225,000 Property 040: Newer rock home in River Tree.

Heavily treed lot, unique touches throughout, outdoor fp, GREAT river park. $259,900 Property 041: 24.63 acs. Hunting property w/rugged access. 4x4 required. Non-working windmill well. No elec. $49,260 PENDING Property 042: Estate size lot in The Ranch. Huge Oak & pecan trees, ag. Exempt, underground elec. Frio access. NICE! $181,000 Property 043: 10+ acs. AG EXEMPT! Great homesite. Small tank site, meter pole, RR337 & County Rd. frontage. $105,000 Property 044-046 : Canyon Oaks/Concan lots.

River access, elec./ water available. 1ac. to 9+ acs.!!! $42,500 to $85,000 Property 047: 1+/- ac. lot Mountain Valley in Concan. Close to golf course, House Pasture, Frio. Rentals OK!!! $89,000 Property 048: 3BD/2BA nice brick home w/ workshop & barn. Emerald Oaks Subdv. 103 Laurel St. $275,000 Property 051: 3/2 ROCK home on 5+ acs. w/ Patterson Creek frontage& no restrictions. Close to town, great views. $265,000 REDUCED Property 052: 5+ acres just West of Leakey.

Fronts on John Buchanan Rd. Bldg. site faces east and is ready to go! $52,500 Property 053: 130+ acs. In Concan. Bear Creek Rd. Both sides of Bear Creek, partially fenced.

NO Restrictions. Development Potential.

Property 054: Palo Verde Ln. Nice 3/2 mfrd.

Home on over 1⁄4 acre lot. Oak Trees and fenced yard. $79,900 PENDING Property 055: Two adjacent lots in Emerald Oaks Subdivision. Each lot is 1/2 acre. Very nice area. $22,500 EACH Property 056: Lovely newer home on 4 ac. close to town. Views for MILES! Huge porches, custom cabinetry, workshop. $229,500 Property 057: 10 ac. in Rancho Real. Flat to gently rolling and very secluded. Must have 4x4 for access. Only $40,000 Property 058: 39 ac. in Rancho Real. Big views and great hunting. 4x4 is a MUST to access this property. $79,960 Property 059: Lot #260 in Twin Forks. Very close to Cathedral Park and the beautiful Frio River! Water & Elec. available. $25,000 Property 060: The Ranch Subdivision in Concan.

Ag. Exempt residential lot 6+ ACS.w/Frio Access. $133,140 Property 061: 3BD/2 1⁄2 BA home PLUS guest house! Newly remodeled. Investors should take a look! $150,000 Property 064: Two 1+ ac. lots w/Hwy. 83 frontage. No Restrictions. Elec. & city water available. $37,500 each lot.

Property 065: 3/2 brick house on RR337. No Restrictions. Currently a successful nightly rental. CLOSE to river. $129,500 REDUCED NEWProperty 066-068: 3 adjacent tracts in Deer Creek Estates—Rio Frio, TX. Beautiful homesites with views! 9-12 acs. $9,000 PER AC

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JAIL REGISTER

December 15 - December 29, 2013

SUTHERLAND,CHEYENNE L 17 W/ F, LEAKEY, TEXAS, A/O SHERIDAN POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE PENALTY GROUP 4 LESS THAN 28 GRAMS/ POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA LESS THAN 2 OUNCES DRUG FREE ZONE/POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA $10,000 SURETY / $4000 SURETY BOND / $299.00 FINE; LEITNER, MATTHEW R 18 W/M, RIO FRIO, TEXAS, A/O SHERIDAN POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA LESS THAN 2 OUNCES DRUG FREE ZONE / POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA $4,000 SURETY BOND / $299.00 FINE; MUSQUIZ,SHANNON NICOLE 27 W/F, CAMP WOOD, TEXAS, A/O GASS COMMITMENT JP FINES TIME SERVED HOUSED REAL COUNTY; PENDLEY,RONNIE WAYNE 65 W/M, LEAKEY, TEXAS, A/O SANCHEZ DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 3RD OR MORE $15,000 SURETY BOND WITH IGNITION INTERLOCK Real County Law Officers James E. Brice, Sheriff Don Gass, Deputy Sheriff Chris Sheridan, Deputy Sheriff Bruce Carr, Deputy Sheriff Jim Wilson, Constable Joe Tolleson, Constable Corporal Jake Sanchez, DPS Highway Patrol Clint Graham, TPWD Game Warden Disclaimer: All print and other visual media is for informational purposes only. This information is considered public information under the Freedom of Information Act and the Public Records Act. Any indication of an arrest is not intended to imply or infer that such individual has been convicted of a crime. All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report December 15, - December 29, 2013 12/16/2013 @ • 1538 responded to Ranch Road 337 at Timbers Lane to assist with a vehicle accident • 1610 responded to the Airport for an airplane accident 12/17/2013 @ • 830 responded to Holmes Hollow Road for a welfare check • 1500 responded TX Highway 41 for a report criminal trespass 12/18/2013 @ • 0200 responded to Wilson Road for a report of criminal trespass 12/20/2013 @ • 1848 responded to Ranch Road 3235 for a report of a reckless driver

NOTICE

12/22/2013 @ • 1413 responded to Ranch Road 337 East of Camp Wood for a motorcycle accident 12/24/2013 @ • 806 responded to Ranch Road 337 East of Leakey for a report of loose livestock • 2017 responded to Mountain Street in Leakey for a loose dog 12/25/2013 @ • 945 responded to the 300 block of West 3rd Street in Camp Wood to assist the public 12/27/2013 @ • 1130 responded to Walter White Ranch Road in Leakey for civil service

LEGAL NOTICE

HUMANE SOCIETY OF REAL COUNTY The Humane Society of Real County located in Leakey, Texas will be closed until late February 2014 due to illness and cold weather.

If you would like to schedule a large item donation please call 830-232-5220 or 830-232-6904. Please do not leave items in front of or behind the HSRC building. If you need assistance with spay or neuter please call 830-232-6904.

Thank you for your consideration during this time.

LEGAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE TEXAS ALCOHOLIC CODE THAT: APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE WITH THE TEXAS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION FOR A PACKAGE STORE PERMIT AND PACKAGE STORE TASTING PERMIT AND BEER RETAILER’S OFF PREMISE LICENSE BY LEAKEY LIQUORS, L.L.C., TO BE LOCATED AT 417B U.S. HWY. 83 SOUTH, LEAKEY, REAL COUNTY, TEXAS, 78873. OFFICER OF SAID L.L.C. IS KAYLA COLLINS.

LISD News Release: DRUGS DETECTED ON CAMPUS Students Charged for Drug Possession – December 17, 2013 – Drugs were detected on school grounds during a scheduled, campus-wide search for drugs and drug paraphernalia by Accurate Detection Canines on Tuesday.

At 11:35AM, an announcement was made for all students to remain in their classrooms while school Principal Kay Keen and dog

handler Rhonda Dees conducted a classroom and parking lot search.

During the course of the search, the dog alerted on a student locker and two vehicles parked in the student parking lot. Real County Sheriff Deputy, Chris Sheridan, responded.

Two students were arrested and taken to jail.

Real County Jr. Randy L. Crispin Livestock Show ATTORNEY AT LAW Association

Frio Canyon EMS December 2013 Report

by Carrie Chisum

121 Oak Hill, Ste. 2 Leakey, Texas 78873 (next to Rolling Hills Medical)

830-968-1311 832-867-8195

Frio Pest Control & Landscaping

Residential and Commercial Pest Control

Irrigation Systems New & Repairs

Alberto Gonzalez Owner TPCL#067270 LI#16381 P.O. Box 945 Leakey, Texas 78873

210-416-7811 830-232-4103

PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE & HOME INSPECTION SERVICE fsctwc@hctc.net

830.232.6742 210.844.2602 P.O. Box 185 Leakey, Texas 78873

TOM CALDWELL Professional Inspector License #9190

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The Real County Junior Livestock Show Association is proud to announce the 66th Annual Livestock Show and Sale scheduled for Thursday and Friday, January 9-10, 2014 at the E. E. Bushong Show Barn on Ranch Road 337 West in Leakey.

We have 120 exhibitors signed up for our show this year and our entries are: 12 horses, 25 pens of rabbits, 41 breeder rabbits, 77 meat goats, 47 breeder meat goats, 54 lambs, 26 swine and 30 pens of broilers. 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 horses will begin at 1 PM followed by rabbits, 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. As well as a full concession on Thursday and Friday, a barbecue lunch will be served Friday at 11:30 AM. Trophies and special awards will also be presented Friday at 12: 45 PM, followed by the auction beginning at 1:00 PM. Joe Hargrove and his entertaining yet professional staff from Southwest Livestock Exchange will be conducting the sale.

FRIO CANYON EMS IS IN DESPERATE NEED OF DRIVERS AND MEDICS If you are interested please contact Diane at 830-232-5299

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

City of Leakey Mayor: Harry Schneemann Secretary: Dee Dee Wally Office: 830-232-6757 Fax: 830-232-6775 Councilmen: Ken Auld • Hugh Buchanan • Carl Jensen • Jesus Rubio • Bob Bowers Leakey Volunteer Fire Dept.830-232-4005 Frio Canyon EMS, Inc.830-232-5299 City of Camp Wood Mayor: Ben Cox Office: 830-597-2265 Fax: 830-597-5365 email:cityhall@swtexas.net Aldermen: Curtis Wilson • Brant Hickman • Sammie Ives •Jesse Chavez • Josh Cox Volunteer Fire Dept:830-597-6100 Camp Wood Library: 830-597-3208 Nueces Canyon EMS: 830-597-4200 City of Sabinal Mayor: Louis Landeros Secretary: Betty Jo Harris Office: 830-988-2218 Councilmembers: Nancy Alvarado, Chuck Van Pelt, Alma Martinez, Linda Musquiz, Eloisa Munoz and Mike Nuckles Sabinal Library 830-988-2911 Sabinal Municipal Judge: Anita Herndon 830-988-2630 Real County County Judge, Garry Merritt 830-232-5304 Real County Attorney, Bobby Jack Rushing 830-232-6461 County/District Clerk, Bella Rubio 830-232-5202 Justice of the Peace Dianne Rogers: 830-232-6630 Justice of the Peace Chris Lacey: 830-597-6129 Sheriff, James Earl Brice 830-232-5201 Tax Assessor-Collector Donna Brice: 830-232-6210 Treasurer, Mairi Gray 830-232-6627 Chief Appraiser Kelley Shults 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:Gene Buckner 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

A third student, a minor, was accompanied by a parent and met with the magistrate.

Charges were filed on all students.

“Principal Keen is to be commended for her efforts to ensure Leakey ISD is drug free. We will continue to work closely with the Real County Sheriff’s department,” stated Interim Superintendent Dr. Barbara Skipper.

We received 10 calls for help during December.

7 patients were transported: 4 went to Uvalde Memorial Hospital 1 went to Peterson Regional Medical Center in Kerrville 2 went to by helicopter to San Antonio 3 were given aid only 9 of that patient were ill and 1 was injured.

Medic’s answering the calls was Karen Barnum (9), Dianne Rogers (4), Steve Gray (4); Drivers were Sherri Sollers (6), Mark Rutherford (1), Betty Jo Bates (1), and Jon Burchard (1).

The Texas Department of State Health Services granted us a Variance, which means we can staff the ambulance with just one medic and one driver, without the variance we would have to have two certified Medics on each run or we would be breaking the law and could lose our license. We have had a public meeting in November to address this problem but no one in the community came. We have 5 Medics and 4 Drivers, to cover the Frio Canyon area 7 days a week 24 hours a day. Last month we had to use our variance 4 times.

More drivers and Medics are needed. Please call the EMS office at 232-5299, if you are interested.

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LADY EAGLES SECOND AT SWTJC The Lady Eagles opened the SWTJC Tournament with a win against Brackett 51-34. We started out slow. Our defense was not very aggressive and missed opportunities on the offensive end. We trailed 13-17 at the end of the first quarter.

Giving up seventeen points in one quarter is too much. The second quarter, we were better, but went into halftime behind 2128. During the third quarter, the defense stepped up and created turnovers leading to fast break points. We outscored Brackett 18-6 to take a 39-33 lead. The defense continued in the fourth quarter allowing Brackett only one point. Sarah Reagor led

the scoring with 16 points followed by Mackenzie Wade with 15 points.

The semi-final game was against Utopia.

Utopia has improved a great deal from last year. They were much better defensively and scored points in transition. We led at halftime 29-20 and pulled away to get the win 56-42. Offensively, we played well. We moved the ball inside out for easy looks at the basket and used our size advantage to control the offensive boards. Mackenzie Wade had another good offensive game with 16 points. Sarah Reagor came away with 13 points.

The final game was against Nueces

Canyon. We had already played them the first game of the year. They were quick and put pressure on us from start to finish. The first quarter was even, but they outscored us 19-9 in the second quarter to lead at halftime. We had a good third quarter to cut into their lead and trailed by four at the end of the third quarter 31-35. During the fourth quarter, Nueces Canyon went to the free throw line several times. We had to foul to get the ball back, but didn’t score when we had the chance. We were defeated 38-49.

Sarah Reagor had a big game offensively scoring 21 points. Sarah was also named to the All-Tournament Team.

LADY EAGLES WIN HARPER TOURNAMENT The Lady Eagles went to Harper and came away as the tournament champions defeating home team Harper in the championship game. We opened the tournament against 2A Blanco. We got off to a slow start turning the ball over time after time. The first quarter we were down 12-23. We had a big second quarter and outscored Blanco, 22-15, but trailed at half, 34-38. The second quarter, we were able to handle the pressure better and got the ball inside to Sarah Reagor for some easy baskets. The second half was pretty much a wash with both teams playing well. We had the ball with six seconds left in the game and had two really good shots to win the game, but we missed on both shots losing 62-63. Sarah Reagor had a big game and scored a game high 34 points. Kensee Auld stepped up and had her best game of the year scoring 12 points, and Joanie Eliott added 8 points.

The second game was a rematch from an earlier game against Sonora. We were able to come away with a 71-62 win. We played really well in this game. We were able to break their press for easy baskets and shot the ball well from the perimeter. We had a big third quarter and outscored Sonora 23-13. We took care of the ball much better than we did against Blanco. The first

quarter Sonora got out to a quick start, but we were able to regroup and play well after that. Sarah Reagor had another big game for us and scored 33 points. Mackenzie Wade came on and scored 12 points to be the only other player in double figures.

Our guards did a really good job of finding Sarah inside in both games. We had some technical problems with the stats, so I was not able to get game stats. I know when a player scores as many points as Sarah did, someone is getting assists. Our big lose in this game was Joanie Eliott and Brianna Rubio, who both came out of the game with knee injuries. Both are scheduled to see doctors early this week The third game was against Tivy JV. We won 43-23 while playing some really good defense. Our zone defense looked really good and very active. We created turnovers and were able to get out and run transition for easy baskets. We knew going in, we needed to win this game to get to the championship. Our defense carried us to the win. Without Joanie and Brianna in there for perimeter shooting, we had to create points in other ways. Mackenzie Wade had a good scoring game with 12 points. Kensee Auld shot the ball well from the three point line hitting three from the arc and added another basket for 11 points.

Tivy did a good job on Sarah in the low post by double teaming her and making us score from the perimeter.

The championship game against Harper was a battle from the start. They are athletic and very aggressive. They pressed us the entire game. We were able to take care of the ball for the most part. We had 23 turnovers many of those from very heavy ball pressure. We were able to get out to a good start by scoring 19 points in the first quarter. The second quarter, we had trouble scoring, only hitting five free throws and no field goals. The second half went back and forth before we were able to make a small run late in the quarter to pull away.

Mackenzie Wade had a big game scoring 21 points as well as handling the ball and rebounding. Kensee Auld had another good shooting game and scored 13 points. Sarah Reagor added 9 points and controlled the boards in a very physical game. Overall, we had a very good three days. I thought we played some really good teams that pressed us and made us a better team by the end of the tournament. This week we go back to Harper Tuesday for another game with them and then play in the SWTJC Tournament over the weekend.

NEWS FROM THE AG BUILDING As the semester is winding down, the Leakey ISD Ag. Science program remains busy. Students are wrapping up projects, both personal and school related in the shop, including repairing bicycles for some of our students and building shelves for members of our faculty and staff. The floral design class has remained busy as well, making arrangements for the National Honor Society’s Veteran’s Day program as well as the Leakey ISD Thanksgiving Dinner. Currently, the floral design class put together wreaths and Holiday arrangements for a silent auction during the Leakey ISD

Christmas Concert. The Floral Design classes raised over $300. This money will help pay for the materials needed to make arrangements in the future. The Leakey FFA is remaining busy as well, as several teams are practicing for Spring competitions.

Currently, Tyenne Gass, Debra Odom, Liana Ramos, and Morgan Rasco are preparing for horse judging. Rylan Springer, Taos Trees, and Quinten Pigg are preparing to compete in the Ag Sales competition and Taos, Robert Woodruff, Curtis Rasco and Tristan Troch are getting ready to compete in the Wildlife Contest

Nueces Canyon Board of Education Members of the Nueces Canyon C.I.S.D. Board of Education met in regular session on December 16th, 2013. Diana DelaRosa, Board President, presided at the meeting.

The board meeting was called to order at 6: 30 pm. Tena Taylor gave the invocation.

The meeting began with a Special Presentation to honor Distance Learning Students who achieved a grade of 4.0 in their college classes this semester.

Students honored were Preston Watters, Jose Gonzales, and Ian Harvey. Mrs. Taylor introduced the students to the board and said how proud she was of these students who keep up such good grades while also being active in High School.

Principal Luci Harmon reported Elementary enrollment of 162 and Junior High and High School enrollment of 135. In the report to the board Mrs. Harmon said that the Pre-Kindergarten through third grade students went to First State Bank of Uvalde in Camp Wood to sing for them and took pictures with Santa. The Christmas Concert was presented on December 9th and Band Boosters collected $323 at the door of the Christmas Concert. Mrs. Harmon also reported that the junior high and elementary competed in their district academic UIL meets on Friday, December 6th in Sabinal.

The elementary finished second in the meet and the junior high finished third.

By Matt Meador AST/FFA Advisor

The students represented our school well and we will plan an assembly honoring those competitors as soon as we receive the medals and ribbons.

Luci Harmon also presented the Food Services Report for the month saying A la cart sales are doing well. The Thanksgiving Luncheon had around 100 parents in attendance at the elementary campus. The students all looked awesome in their Turkey hats and Indian costumes.

Athletic Director Greg Voyles reported that the Basketball season is going full speed.

All of our teams now have a few games under their belts. Everything is going smoothly. Junior High teams are working hard and doing well.

In the Maintenance & Transportation Reports to the School Board it was reported that HVAC adjustments and repairs due to the change of seasons were underway.

Mike Hicks gave the Tax Collections Report to the School Board.

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

• The board voted to accept and pay bills as presented.

• The board accepted the Budget/Finance report as presented.

Several action items were considered by the School Board: • The board voted accept the Auditors report on fiscal year 2013.

• The board voted to approve telecommunications vendors; Southwest Texas Telephone Co. and Southwest Texas Long Distance for

- Regular Session Meeting - December 16th, 2013

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2014-15.

The board voted to approve updates to the 2013-2015 Technology Plan..

The board voted to renew the interlocal agreement with West Texas Food Services Group.

The board reviewed School Board training hours required.

The board voted to approve update 98 to board policy The board held a public hearing on the TAPR (formerly AEIS) annual report.

The Meeting was adjourned at 7:50 pm.

In attendance at the meeting were NC School Board members; Diana DelaRosa, Charles E. Hunger, Ignacio Sanchez, Denise Rogers, and Paul Frizzell. Nueces Canyon Superintendent of Schools, Kristi Powers, as well as Principal, Luci Harmon, attended the meeting. Attending and reporting on Tax Collections was Mike Hicks. Also present were Tena Taylor, Billye Smith, Louis Webb, Donna Jones, Ian Harvey, Jennifer Harvey, Jose Gonzales, Lupe Gonzales, and other family members of honored students.

Board Members absent from the meeting were Noreda Sifuentes, and Danny Irwin.

The next board meeting was set for January 20th at 6:30pm. The Nueces Canyon Board of Education normally meets at the Administration Building in Barksdale, on the third Monday of each month at 6: 30pm. Please call the District Business Office at 830-234-3514 or consult the school calendar at www.nccisd.net to verify meeting dates and times.

NCJH Girls Basketball vs. Sonora Nueces Canyon Junior High basketball team faced Sonora on December 10 and brought home another win on Tuesday night! The team hustled against their fierce opponents, the Broncos. They had great defense and a fast moving offense that led to their victory.

Amanda White did a great job

rebounding the ball under the basket and scored a shot for the Panthers.

Nataliah Deleon scored a free shot for us that helped us stay in the game when the tension was high. Angela Galindo did not hold back her on jump shots and scored two baskets for the team. Megan Sifuentes raced up and down the court with her quick paced

By Coach Stacy Fairchild

lay ups and fast jump shots under the basket, bringing her scoring total for the night to 20 points! At the end of the fourth quarter, the score board read 27-25 in the Nueces Canyon Panther’s favor. The team played a tough team, but held their own against the Sonora Broncos and cannot wait to bring home another win!

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NCHS Boys Basketball vs.

Knippa

By Coach Charlie Marquardt

The varsity boys basketball team lost a hard fought contest to Knippa on Friday,Dec.17 in overtime by a score of 55-52. The guys were able to claw back into the game after being down by nine points at half with pressure man to man defense but in the end the failure to make shots costs us the game. Our shooting percentage for the game was 28% from the floor and 25% from the free throw line which makes it tough to beat anyone but we had our chances late in the game to squeeze out a win with a few more made buckets. Once again our effort was good and we played with better intensity but the bottom line in basketball is you need to convert the easy buckets when given the opportunity and we didn’t do that

enough.

The leading scorers for the Panthers were Isaiah Deleon and Bailey Gober each with 15 points followed by Jose Gonzales with 8,Reagan Luce 7,Michael Pina 3,and finally Philip Carleton and Preston Nevarez each having 2 points. Isaiah also led all rebounders with 8 boards followed by several players with 5 rebounds.

We have improved each game with our skill level but we still have a long way to go to reach the point where we are competitive every time we step on the court. Their attitudes have been great and I’m sure they will continue to pursue that goal.

NCJH Girls Basketball vs. Knippa

By Coach Stacy Fairchild

Nueces Canyon Junior High basketball team faced Knippa on Monday, Dec. 16. The girls really hustled and played a good game, but unfortunately lost by 5 points to the Knippa team. The final score ended at 35-30. Our girls faced a tough stretch with having two of our Panther players foul out during the game.

Samantha Rodriguez scored the team 4 points going up strong with her inside shots. Mandie Carabajal was shooting great at the free shot line making 3 points for the Panthers. Nataliah

Deleon made the team a basket at the free shot line getting us closer to Knippa’s score.

Angela Galindo scored 6 points for the team with her quick inside shots. Then Megan Sifuentes scored 14 points with her racing lay ups and quick under the basket shots. The team might not have brought home the victory, but gave it their all and are ready to face the upcoming teams after the holidays and rack up some more wins!

7th Grade Career Day Although it might seem like a long time before they will be able to start their careers, it is never too early to start introducing students to careers that might interest them. To encourage this awareness, Nueces Canyon 7th grade parents have been invited to the Technology Applications classes to give students information on the types of careers they have chosen. Parents also describe the preparations needed or what education needs to be completed.

Deseree Diorio visited the 7th grade on December 14th to discuss Real Estate. Mrs. Diorio is the mother of 7th grader Lacee and freshman,

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Brandy she works at Solid Rock Real Estate and has been working on requirements for becoming a Real Estate Agent.

The students heard the steps required to become an Agent and Broker. Creative writing was included as an activity and the students wrote a positive sales advertisement for their own homes. When writing the ad, students realized that posting this information was not always an easy task. It was great to see the passion that Mrs. Diorio had for her career.

If you have an interesting career that you would like to present to the students please contact Jan Prather at the High School.

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NCJH Boys Basketball vs. Knippa

By Coach Oscar Aguilera

The Nueces Canyon Junior High basketball boys played against the Knippa Rockcrushers on December the16th. The game started out with both teams playing a solid defense, keeping it at a low scoring game at halftime. The start of the second half, the Panthers were able to get the offence going. Leading the team were Zavey Acosta with 17points, Bradley Reed with 12points, Mason Hicks and Gentry Bingham with 2 points, and Roy Schexnider outscoring the Rockcrushers to win the game 34-28.

NCHS Girls Basketball vs. Knippa This past Tuesday, the Prowling Panthers headed to Knippa for a rematch and one last game before the Christmas Break.

The Girls Varsity tipped off first for the evening. N.C. did not start out the game as aggressively on defense as they should have. Too many late reactions on skip passes and sagging off on ball handlers aloud the Crushers a better contest this go around.

However, the Panthers did run the floor well, getting the ball to a breaking Hailey Luce for

the lay-up or the assist. Luce led all scorers with another stellar offensive night busting three from beyond the arch and finishing with 30 big ones to go with 5 assists. The Panthers notched 27 points for the opening quarter. N.C. also did a good job working the ball around Knippaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s matched-up 2-3 zone. Ashley Harmon was the other Panther in double figures with 12 points. She went 6 for 6 from the foul line to help the Canyon get back on target from the charity stripe.

By Coach Brandy Sweeten

Big Blue shot a cool 73% from the foul line. The Panthers unfortunately continued to have some lapses on defense. Knippa was able to bust three from downtown because of a lack of pressure on the ball. Even still, the supportive Blue-Crew Crowd was treated to an overall strong performance from their Panthers. Nueces Canyon improved their record to 11-2 going into the Christmas Break with the 72 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 37 victory. Other scoring for N.C. was: Danielle Irwin who continued to work

Isaiah DeLeon Day at NCHS

her way back into the thick of the action with 9 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals; Nikki Milliorn grabbed 15 boards to go with 8 points; Priscilla Gonzales played hard for 4 points and 5 rebounds; Emily Carnes knocked down a three; and rounding out the action was Siera Edwards with 3 steals and 3 assists, and Natalie Vargulish, Gabby Irwin, and April Amine all chipping in a bucket.

By Superintendent Kristi Powers

Tuesday, December 17 was celebrated as Isaiah De Leon Day at Nueces Canyon HS! Isaiah is an outstanding senior at NCHS! He has been involved in UIL academics, football, band, track, tennis, and track. He is a member of the National Honor Society and Student Council. He is an all-district football player and has marched at the UIL

State Marching Band Contest.

Isaiah is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard De Leon. Isaiah plans to attend the University of Texas at San Antonio and major in Electrical Engineering.

Congratulations Isaiah!

NCCISD would like to thank you for being a great student and wish you the very best!

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Another Successful Christmas Concert The yearly Christmas concert was presented on December 9th and again it was a resounding success. Each class of precious little ones took their turn and entertained the crowd with sweet songs and lively costumes. Each of the band programs got a chance to show off their talent playing holiday music for the appreciative audience. Thank you again Mr.

Falcon and all the teachers, staff, and parents that make this an anticipated kick off to the Christmas season.

The NC Band Boosters collected $323.00 in donations at the door of the Christmas Concert to go towards purchase of new marching uniforms.

Door prizes were provided by the Nueces Canyon PTO and they collected an additional

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Lumber & Hardware, Casa Sifuentes, The Nueces Canyon Smokehouse, The Chicken Coop Grill, Angelinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hair Studio, Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Auto Repair, Willieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dam Store, Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Well Service, and Tom Taylor Trucking. Your support for the Canyonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future, our children, is much appreciated. Merry Christmas and Thank you!

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The Sabinal Chamber of Commerce has announced the following winners of the Christmas lighting contest. Sweepstakes winner and Yard-of-the-Month for January goes to the Tovar residence on N Pickford.

Other residential winners were 1st place Delia Flores on N Austin, 2nd place to Martha and Smiley on W Rheiner, and 3rd to the Silva residence on N First, and Honorable Mention to Ken and Jo Cave.

Winners in the Apartments went to 1st Michelle Milam at # 7, 2nd to Helen Martinez in # 8, and Jonathan Casarez in # 15.

Businesses winners went to 1st Stop given #1, First State Bank given #2, and Boyd’s Appliance given #3. Congratulations to all entries.

Christmas Party

The Sabinal Civic Club held their Christmas party at the home of Debbie and Steven Horton in Con Can with 29 ladies in attendance. Monies raised from the traditional auction of items went to

Mayor louis a. Landeros, jr. Called the regular meeting of the sabinal city council to order at 7:08 p.M. With the following alderman, staff and visitors present: linda musquiz, chuck van pelt, mike nuckles, eloisa muniz, jesus reyes, betty jo harris, kevin persyn, michael wally, rose alvarado, luciano castaneda, javier flores, stephen horton, dorothy howard and marco gonzalez. Alma martinez and nancy alvarado were absent.

The invocation was led by betty jo harris and the pledge to the united states flag was led by mayor landeros.

On a motion by van pelt and second by musquiz, all four present voted to approve the accounts payable as presented.

There were no citizens signed up to speak.

Stephen horton of coleman, horton and co., Llp, gave the annual audit results-an unqualified (clean) audit, the highest that can be given. On a motion by nuckles and second by muniz, all four voted to approve the audit.

On a motion by van pelt and second by nuckles, all four voted to approve the

By now, everyone should have received the changes in garbage pick-up by the garbage collectors. The letter clearly states that after the first of January, all entities on the west side of Center Street are to have pick-up on Tuesdays and all entities on the east side will have garbage collection on Thursdays.

On Fridays there will be a recheck of businesses and schools. If you have not received your letter, please notify City Hall at 988-2218.

Anniversary Party

Julie Skyles of Heaven’s Landing Florist held a big party and dance on Saturday in celebration of 15 years in business in the Utopia and Sabinal area. The dance was given in appreciation of all her customers

First Baptist

On 5th Sunday, the Lord’s Supper was offered during the service and a meal followed.

There will be no evening activities today due to the holiday.

First United Methodist

A new confirmation class will be starting soon. Contact the pastor if you are interested.

After many months, the new addition to the church will begin soon as enough monies have now been raised.

St. Patrick Catholic

The family digest is available for pick up at the back of the church.

Today confessions will run from 4:30 to 5 pm at St. Joseph’s in Knippa with Mass beginning at 5 pm. At St. Patrick in Sabinal Confessions will be from 7:15 to 7:30 when the Mass will begin.

contract for the 2014 audit with coleman, horton and co, llp.

The next discussion was about the lease of surplus water in the amount of 50 acre feet. Persyn stated that uvalde and atascosa county do not need water. One pud needs 15 acres. East and west medina districts are ok. He is still working on it. The deadline is december 31st. On a motion by nuckles and second by muniz, all four voted to authorize the mayor and director of public works to act for the city, charging $200.00 An acre foot. Nuckles stated we would not have had so much trouble if we had started earlier.

Need to think about march next year.

On a motion by van pelt and second by muniz, all four voted to approve the addition of marco gonzalez and michael wally as reserve officers. Chief reyes stated that blue santa was successful, with the help of rose alvarado, jesse rios, lupe de leon, lupita de leon, sarah martinez and robert gutierrez.

On a motion by van pelt and second by musquiz, all four approved stop sign ordinance 2013-15 to place stop signs and

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cut out pavement from charles martin’s property.

Under the heading for citizens complaint ordinance 2009-06, mayor landeros stated that there are always going to be complaints and rumors. People who have valid complaints need to make a written, notarized complaint. The city has forms in english and spanish.

Mayor landeros stated that the council will go into closed session as per tex gov’t code annoted sec. 551.074-Personnel-consider merit pay increase-municipal judge. The time was 8:00 p.M. Mayor landeros stated that the council was back in open session at 8:12 p. M. No action was taken in closed session.

On a motion by musquiz and second by muniz, all four voted to approve a 3% raise for judge herndon, effective immediately.

Mayor landeros commended kevin persyn and his men for the bar-b-que held last friday night and for the lighting of city hall.

On a motion by muniz and second by musquiz, all four voted to adjourn at 8:15 p.M.

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The Caddel-Smith Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas had 3 members meet with the Utopia ISD’s 7th grade Texas History class being taught by Mrs. Hooten on December 2nd . The members delivered a program on the Daughters of the Republic of Texas - 7th Grade Texas History Essay contest. The 2013-2014 essay subject for 7th graders is William Barrett Travis and the impact of the letter “Victory or Death.”

Mrs. Nast told the class about the history of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas and how each member relates back directly to an ancestor that was a soldier or citizen of Texas when Texas was a Republic. She

told them a few of the interesting facts about Travis and his life. Mrs. Keelin told the students the winning essays would receive cash prizes: 1st place, $50.00, 2nd place, $30.00, 3rd place $20.00. First place winners will be eligible to apply for the Caddel-Smith Daughters of the Republic of Texas scholarship when they are seniors in high school. Mrs. Langford pointed out the rules for writing their essays and how the essays will be graded. The names will be removed from the essays before they go to the graders. The deadline for completing the essays is January 24, 2014.

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Home schooled children on the 4th grade or 7th grade level can also enter the essay contest and are encouraged to do so. For information please contact: Patsy Keelin, Beverly Langford, or Billie Nast.

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The brick, patio block and especially the flagstone do not need to be perfectly level, but you can use a level to check the path as you proceed, or even use a straight piece of two-by-four that when laid on your border will show you if the path is relatively level.

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If you decide to eliminate a larger portion of the lawn in favor of a low-water use landscape to go along with your hardscape, a good strategy would be to kill the grass with glyphosate. Put in the paths and ptio and then apply a 4 to 6 inch layer of shredded brush or other attractive but inexpensive mulch to cover the killed lawn. Plant perennials, shrubs and more shade trees as your budget allows.

Wednesday, January 1, 2014

In 1890, Council family arrived in Kerr

Hill Country Herald Page 7

By Irene Van Winkle

The Civil War often caused families to uproot from otherwise I was 6 years old,” Bobby said. “He used to lower me down to the comfortable circumstances, or dire ones, and seek their fortunes mill race to scoop out the gravel would accumulate there.” elsewhere. Over the course of several decades, Wilma Council Although only a few stones from the Councils’ mill still sit along the Teague’s grandparents made their way south and west, and helped race, the biggest part of the operation is the turbine. establish a better life for their children in Kerr County.

Bobby said his father dug it out of the riverbank several years after Many of their descendants became teachers, including Wilma he had bought the property.

Council Teague, a longtime teacher in Ingram, who followed the “The top part of it was sticking out of the bank 300 feet from where career path of her mother, Hattie Marie Pickens Council (1897- the mill was,” Bobby said.

1987), her Aunt Lillie, and half-sister, Anna Belle Council Roland The turbine, which was not powered by gas or electricity, has gears (1907-1997). and vents that control the amount of water flowing through as it Wilma jokingly said of her family, “If you dig into any family, you’ll turns, as well as the speed. find some of them hanging in trees.”

“I know Joe used to work at that mill,” Bobby said. “I knew ‘Miss For the most part, though, Lillie” when she was they appeared to live alive.” righteously.

Lillie was the taller and The forebears of William darker-complected of D’estrage, or D’estrige the sisters.

(1846-1908) Council, “Grandmother died called “Buck,” came to still having black hair, America from Ireland, via and she had these very France. Whatever their dark eyes,” Wilma said. religious affiliation had “William’s eyes were been early on, by the time blue.” the Councils lived in North After years of teaching Carolina, they had become at various schools, she Baptists. moved in with Clarence They were also related to and Lucy and died in the Copeland family from 1967. that area, Wilma said.

Before they married, Wilma said that there is Lucy and Clarence a Hodges-Council family Sing were teenage book, of which she has a sweethearts, but they Xerox copy, which is listed never had any children.. in the Library of Congress, Wilma said Lucy and that goes back to the The Council family sat for this photograph not long after arriving in Kerr County in 1890. They bought property Clarence babysat her once owned by John Sherman off Kelly Creek near Waltonia Crossing and operated a mill as well. Shown seated, 1600s. while Hattie helped at left to right are: Rosa Lillian Council, Pleasant M. Steagall, Joseph Henderson Council, Josie Steagall, Roxannah Buck was born in Chatham Clark Council, Lenora Louise Council Higginbotham, William D’estrage Council and Evandor V. Council. the lumber yard.

County, N.C., where he Standing, left to right, are: Lucy Ellen Council Sing and Clarence Sing, Leah Steagall Council, James Anderson Roxie married (Tanty) Sing, Soxhannah Council Sing, Eddie Council and his wife Katherine Duree. The infants and the couple at married Roxannah Clark the far right have not been identified.

Clarence’s cousin, James (1848-1917) and proceeded Anderson “Tanty” Sing. raising their family: By all accounts, Wilma Lucy (1870-1969), Eddie (1873-1961), Buck (1875-1950), Rosa said, Roxie was “racy” in her day, raising many eyebrows.

Lillian “Lillie” (1877-1967), Roxannah “Roxie” (1880-1961), “She wore red shorts, which horrified everyone, including her Evandor V. (1883-1973), Lenora (1886-1967), and Joseph “Joe” sisters,” Wilma said. “She also smuggled parrots across the border.

(1888-1967). While Buck fought for the Confederacy during the war, Roxy really displayed some very un-Baptist-like behavior.” he was severely wounded at the Battle of Vicksburg and contracted a Lillie, who Wilma said was well educated and had a good amount of severe infection, Wilma said. money, owned Camp Sylvan for 50 years, while Lucy and Clarence “Due to the severity of the injury and resulting infection he was ran it. never able to return to the battlefield. The infection contributed to Camp Sylvan was located just across from Waltonia Crossing, Wilma his death (at age 62) 30 years later.” said. It hosted families, and many Houstonians came there.

Lucy was born in North Carolina, but by the time, if not before, Will “It had a wonderful waterfront. People would reserve a specific was born, they were living in Eudora, Miss. week to stay. I remember many happy summers there, swimming “General Sherman’s march through the south was horrible,” Wilma and on the porch swing.” said. “My grandfather had seen where Sherman had burned the Will followed in his father’s industrious footsteps, and even worked land and killed many people. (Buck) thought he would be more for Capt. Schreiner clearing out land for Glen Rest Cemetery after a prosperous in Mississippi than North Carolina.” flood. He owned and operated two lumber yards, but he always stood As a farmer in Eudora, Buck did his best to make money. out among his labor.

“He’d rob beehives, and also carried produce to Memphis, Tenn., “I remember he’d wear his Stetson, a white shirt and sleeve garters,” where his cousins, the Busby family, lived,” Wilma said Wilma said. “He was a skilled carpenter. I still have some of his old Some of the Busbys later came to Kerr County. Harry and Mabel tools. Before he died, he got his first power tool for Christmas, and it Busby had a daughter, Mary, Wilma said. still works, but throws sparks a lot.”

“They came here when I was a kid. They owned a grocery store by Buck’s first lumber yard was located at the corner of Hays and Water Five Points in Kerrville, just west of the current Chevron station. My streets where there is now a laundromat. father built Mary’s home.”

His second lumber yard, also a furniture store, was at 410 Main Figuring out where to move was not a simple matter in those days, Street. It was sold in the 1950s to Tom Moore, and Wilma said, after and still a dangerous prospect in those days. But, Wilma said, “My that, the place became a boxing gym. grandfather knew that Texas was the land of opportunity.”

He married three times, so his children’s ages had a wide range.

She said that two brothers, Ed and Will, were dispatched to find a “His first and third wives were Methodist, and the second was place where they could find jobs, Wilma said.

Church of Christ,” Wilma added.

“My father was only a kid, maybe about 9 or 10 years old, but they His first wife was Leah Steagall, whom he married in 1900. They sent him along. That’s really pretty incredible.” had a daughter, Anna Belle (who died 10 years ago), and a boy, who However, Wilma added, Will stood out as far as his mental prowess died as an infant. After Leah died in 1915, he waited five years to went. “I do know, though, that he was very precocious,” she added. wed again.

“A cousin in Memphis wanted to train him as a doctor, but my His second wife was Laura Mickle, a nurse, with whom he had two grandfather wouldn’t let him. Dad worked out trig functions and children: a girl who died young, and W. L. Jr., who grew to adulthood could do heavy math calculations in his head. He never wrote but died in the 1990s. Leah passed away in 1938. anything down.” When the Council family came to Kerr County in W.L., Jr. apparently had a strange experience regarding his birth 1890, seeking peace and prosperity in the “new frontier,” their first certificate. stop was at the Morris Ranch.

Apparently, after his birth, whoever his doctor only wrote the name, “They lived at the Morris Ranch for a short time, and then moved “Baby Boy” on his birth certificate. into Kerrville,” Wilma said. “Lucy and her husband, Clarence Sing, “For years he was legally named Baby Boy. When he got into the stayed on longer at the ranch. The school at Morris ranch only went service during WWII, he had to change his name to W.L., Jr.” to the seventh grade, so they moved into town to get the children a In 1940, Buck was about 65 years old when he married 45-year-old better education. They believed very strongly in a good eduction. ” Hattie Pickens of Sevier County, Arkansas. After she died in 1986, The four youngest children graduated from Tivy High School.

Hattie was buried back in Belleville Cemetery near Lockesburg.

Wilma said that Buck bought property behind the old Tivy High Hattie bore him one child, Wilma Dell, who, sadly, only got to know School, which he had a hand in building. her father for eight years.

There is also a photograph of a hotel bearing the Steagall name, as “Hattie never graduated from high school, but she was pulled out well, but its exact location is not known. of her class one day, and started teaching,” Wilma said. ‘She later Buck thought that he could provide a valuable service and make a finished college and got her degree in summer school. I admire her living along the river. for sticking to it.”

According to local historian Mike Bowlin, after the shingle-makers Hattie eventually worked as a principal and a superintendent in small came into Kerr County, eventually, “more than 12 mills were built communities around Arkansas, even before she married Buck. along the Guadalupe (River) and its dozens of tributaries. One of Anna Belle graduated from Tivy High School in 1924, and graduated the largest of these mills was built in 1890 at the confluence of with the father of Mary Ward, later Ingram superintendent. It was the Kelly Creek and the river by John Sherman and his wife.” (For the first THS graduating class to get class rings.

Sherman family narrative, see West Kerr Current issue of July 27, Wilma attended the University of Texas in Austin. In 1965, she wed 2006.)

— and later divorced — Charles Teague, a Texas Aggie, who died in The story of the mill, however, didn’t end with the Shermans.

2000. “It was a mixed marriage,” she quipped.

“The mill was run by Buck, then Buck and Uncle Joe, and then by During their 15-year marriage, they had four children: Lanza, Josh, Joe,” Wilma said. “They had to close the mill after one flood too Jason and Aaron. There are other Teagues that live in Ingram, but she many (the massive one in 1932) that washed it away.” It was sold said they were not directly related. Wilma taught mathematics for 25 years later. According to deed documents owned by John Sherman’s years at Ingram Tom Moore High School. She also taught for her last descendant and avid genealogist, Charles Sherman of Kerrville, the three years at the district’s alternative high school. timeline for the ownership can be traced from John Sherman thus: Wilma said that she loved working with the school’s faculty and that Sherman bought 160 acres “in Kerr County on the waters of the in 1992, the students garnered more UIL awards than any other 2-A Guadalupe River” from Jeremiah and Mary Ann Gregg in June, school in the state.

1883 for $750. Sherman and L.T. Smith bought another 160 acres. Since her retirement, Wilma has been living in her sister Anna (on property once called the Gwyer Ranch) “on the waters of Kelly Belle’s home on Jackson Road, a house Will built. She has traveled Creek” from Benjamin and V(?)elma Lewis of New York in 1885 extensively overseas to Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. for $900.

“The trip to Israel was really amazing,” she said.

Sherman then sold 100 acres “on the north bank of the Guadalupe Wilma also recently volunteered at the Shumla School in West River in 1892 to Mark S. and Alvira (Sherman) Turk for $300.

Texas, between Comstock and Langtry, where she met Dr. Carolyn He then sold 220 acres to Buck and Clarence Sing in 1904, for Boyd, an expert in Indian culture. The 70-acre ranch featured classes $4,250. After the 1932 flood, Lucy and Clarence built another house in rock art, flint knapping, weaving and other Indian-related skills. higher from the river and the highway, but later, they all moved into Her daughter, Lanza, has worked as a journalist. Since her Kerrville. wedding last winter, she has recently moved back to Kerrville from The mill was on the south side of the river, and later, Camp Sylvan Plantersville with her husband, Larry Moore. Lanza now works at was established on the north side, Wilma said. the Kerr Arts and Cultural Center.

Remants of the mill still lie along a mill race (a short diversion of Josh, a realtor, and Aaron, a sales manager, both live in Austin. Jason water off the Guadalupe River) on Bobby Blackburn’s property. is a pastor at First Methodist Church in Goliad “My father bought the land from ‘Miss Lillie’ Council in 1945 when

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O B I T U A R I E S

Kathleen Odelia James

Colleen M. Bownds

Charlotte L. Whipkey

(April 19, 1922 - December 17, 2013)

(February 24, 1929 - December 13, 2013)

(January 5, 1928 - December 25, 2013)

Kathleen Odelia James of Uvalde passed away on December 17, 2013 at her residence at the age of 91. She was born on April 19, 1922 in D’Hanis, TX to John Frank and Josephine (Haby) Banta. She married Frank James on August 7, 1942 in Uvalde.

He preceded her in death in 1994. She is survived by a daughter, Carol Evans of Uvalde; two sisters, Faye Seay and Angie Brown; and sister-in-law, Georgia Banta, all of New Braunfels; three grandchildren, Philip Boxwell and wife, Mary; Robert Scott Boxwell; and Ashley Gonzales and husband, John; nine greatgrandchildren, Heather Kerby; Sarah Boxwell; Hunter Boxwell; Jennifer Boxwell; Rebecca Boxwell; Linden Colwell; Garrison Colwell; Bradley Hawkins; and Nicole Shoemake; three greatgreat-grandchildren, Brinnley and Bellamy Miller; and Colton Shoemake; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband; six brothers, and three infant sisters.

Funeral services was held on Friday, December 20, 2013 at 2: 00 PM at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary burial followed in Hillcrest Cemetery. Rev. Lonnie Moore will officiated. Pallbearers were Philip Boxwell; Scott McClung; Danny Pruneda; Rodney Harrison; Derek Miller; and Hunter Boxwell. Honorary pallbearers were Scott Boxwell, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Colleen M. Bownds of San Antonio, formally of Utopia passed away on December 13, 2013 at the Methodist Hospital at the age of 84. She was born on February 24, 1929 in La Vernia, Texas to Fred and Ruby (Stahl) Pierdolla Sr. She is survived by her son, Ron Bownds and wife Judy of Utopia; sister, Wanda Mae Von Minden; brother, Fred Pierdolla Jr. and wife Cherry all of La Vernia; daughter-in-law, Marion Bownds of San Antonio; 4 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Bownds and son, Kirk Bownds. A memorial service was held on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary in Sabinal. .

Charlotte Louzella Garrett Whipkey made her journey to be with our Graceful God on December 25, 2013, at the age of 85. She was residing in Mobile, Alabama at the time of her death.

Charlotte was born on the riverbanks of the Nueces, on January 5, 1928 to John Henry Garrett and Minnie Mae Blakeney Garrett.When a person lives 85 years, there’s absolutely no way possible to depict that person’s life on paper in a few paragraphs.

Anyone that knew Charlotte has knowledge of her life that will be carried in their memory forever. On July 17, 1940, she was wed to Jesse “Jake” Whipkey. They were blessed being together for 62 years, 8 months, and then Jake made his journey to be with Our Lord in Heaven. During those years 14 children were born.

Four sons preceded her in death, three being infants. She was a very devoted wife and worked alongside Jake without complaint regardless of the task at hand. Her most Admirably Honorable accomplishment was raising her eleven children, overcoming many adversities along the way. Motherhood is an Art, one that she mastered well. An Art that seems to have become forgotten in our society today. Our Father in Heaven has now Granted Her Eternal Peace and reunited her with her beloved Jake and all of the other loved ones already in Heaven. Charlotte will always be in our Hearts, Forever More. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jake, three infant sons; Carl George, baby Whipkey and Darrell, son, Jesse Edward Lester Whipkey, and sister Opal Fesperman. She is survived by children; Donald Wayne “Doc” Whipkey and wife Lisa Marie of Camp Wood, Linda Gail Boisvert and husband Joseph Eugene of Friendswood, Phyllis Irene McDonald and husband Dossie Leo of San Antonio, Stephen Lynn Whipkey and wife Soledad Arandia of Eight Mile, Alabama, Sandra Kay “Sandy” Schaefer and husband Freddie Joe of Camp Wood, Eric Wesley Whipkey and wife Cynthia Faye of Barksdale, Charlotte Marie Fletcher and husband Allen Wayne of Brady, Connie Frances Greer and husband Cody Vance of Rockport, Michael Ray Whipkey and fiancé Denise Foutz of Camp Wood, Keith Allen Whipkey and wife Stephanie Kay of Spring Branch. Grandchildren; Jesse E. Whipkey, Sharon L. Bishop, Juanita F. Alligood, Jerry W. Whipkey, Sheila K. Overmeyer, Donald W. Whipkey, Casey S. Whipkey, Michael S. Whipkey, Stephen L. Whipkey, Donyelle L. Christianson, Jasmine R. Whipkey, Christi L Maunu, Kayla J. Maunu, Pamela C. Brown, Laura G. Collins, John M. Williams, Joseph R. Boisvert, Tammy L. Johnson, Stephen L. Whipkey, Melanie A. Stevenson, Jacqueline A. Loper, Tanner W. Whipkey, Matthew J. Schaefer, Brendli S. Schaefer, Joshua L. Whipkey, Crystal G. Moore, Joseph W. Whipkey, Orlando Jackson, Cody S. Fletcher, Lori A. Brown, Jeannie M Castanuela, Jeffrey D. Fletcher, William A. Hale, James E. Hale, Sandra C. Feller, Sean M. Hargrove, Jessica L. Hargrove, Christopher M. Whipkey, Michael W. Whipkey, Garrett S. Whipkey, Levi R. Whipkey, Mallory A. Whipkey, Cheyenne E. Whipkey, Myranda B. Delgado, Jonathan K. Ramos, Bryan K. Whipkey, and Jeremy D. Whipkey.

She is also survived 84 great-grandchildren; numerous greatgreat grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews who always referred to her as “Aunt Shorty”, sister, Lily Juanita DaCosta of Kerrville; brother, John Edward Garrett; and daughter-in-law, Anna Louise Whipkey of Knox City. Pallbearers include Eric Whipkey, Stephen Whipkey, Michael Whipkey, Keith Whipkey, Jessie Whipkey, and Josh Whipkey. Graveside services were held at 3 pm Tuesday, December 31, 2013, at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Camp Wood, Texas, with Brother Charlie Baird officiating. The family invites you to leave a condolence at ww w.nelsonfuneralhomes.net. Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Camp Wood, Texas.

Ruth Allene Preston

(January 14, 1926 - December 27, 2013) Ruth Allene Preston, born January 14, 1926, in Tarpley, Texas to John Marshall Tyra and Lillian Beatrice Billings.

Ruth grew up around the Tarpley and Medina areas, and later moved to Utopia where her father ranched on the Pilot Ranch. She graduated from Utopia High School on May 22, 1943. She attended Trinity University that fall then transferred to Texas State College for Women from 1945-1946.

She met a handsome Marine, Jack Bane Preston, and they were married on July 14, 1946 in Ft. Worth, Texas. They had two children, Ruth Ann (Preston) Hunter and Jack Bane Preston, Jr. She and Jack ranched north of Utopia near Vanderpool, from 1946 – 1968. They then sold the ranch and bought a small acreage south of Utopia.

In 1962, Ruth’s desires to be a teacher led her to finish her B.S. degree in elementary education. She graduated from Sul Ross State University in May 1963. She applied for her first teaching job that fall at Utopia ISD and taught for seven years under L.L. Tubbs and O.T. Sears. She then transferred to Sabinal ISD for one year, and then to Bandera ISD in 1980 where she taught for eight years, before returning to the school she loved so much, Utopia ISD. She taught there from 1988 until she retired in 1997.

Children were her love and she wanted every child to succeed to the best of their ability. There was always time for a hug and a smile on the playground. She always strived to accommodate parents and all their concerns. Ruth was a passionate and gentle soul who cared about others.

In 1985, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and was blessed with a complete recovery. Ten years later, she was stricken with a heart attack and four bypasses. She was determined to heal and start back to school in August. She returned to the classroom and continued teaching until the age of 78.

Ruth was a 50 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star, member of the Garden Club and the United Methodist Church all of Utopia. Cooking for her family brought her great joy and family was the center of her life.

Preston died peacefully at the Castroville, Texas nursing home on Friday, December 27, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lillian Tyra, and her husband, Jack. She is survived by one daughter, Ruth Ann Hunter and husband, Larry, of Lubbock; one son, Jack Preston Jr. and wife, Becky, of San Antonio; a brother, John Tyra of Lake Hills, TX; four granddaughters, Wende Preston, of San Antonio, Holly Bratland and husband, Tim, of Willow Lake, South Dakota, Jodee Preston of San Antonio and Laura Jackson and husband, Caleb of Orange, TX; two great-granddaughters, Morgan Bratland and Katelynn Welch; two great-grandsons, Chase and Shane Bratland; a niece, Lisa Greer and husband, Lawrence and a nephew, Kevin Tyra along with several great nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held on Sunday, December 29, 2013 at 2:00 PM at the Utopia Methodist Church burial followed in Jones Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Howard Billings, Tim Bratland, Lawrence Greer, Caleb Jackson, David Rainey and Lonnie Shelton.

Memorial donations may be made to the Utopia I.S.D., PO Box 880, Utopia, TX 78884

Suzan Elizabeth Hilthon

(September 19, 1955 - December 27, 2013) Suzan Elizabeth Niggli Hilthon of Concan passed away on December 27, 2013 in San Antonio at the age of 58. She was born on September 19, 1955 in Uvalde to Emil Edwin and Alice (Wingeter) Niggli. She married Karl Hilthon of Ingram on November 19, 1976. She is survived by her husband of 37 years; two daughters, Nicole Elizabeth Hilthon of San Antonio, and Beau Yvonne Hilthon of Concan; sister, Deborah Frances Niggli Sciba and husband, Jim of Concan; stepsister, Becky Dunham Nelson and husband, Speck of Concan; stepbrother, Sonny Dunham and wife, Linda of Dequincy, LA; and aunt, Jean Hurley of Concan.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and stepmother, Betty Sue King Niggli. A reception will be held on Friday, January 3, 2013 at 10:00 AM at the Rushing-Estes-Knowles Family Center, 220 S. Getty St., Uvalde, TX. Cremation was under the direction of Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary

Stella DeLeon

(March 7, 1941 - December 28, 2013) Stella Maldonado DeLeon was born on March 7, 1941, to Tomas and Lucy Maldonado of Uvalde, Texas. Surrounded by family, she went to be with our Lord in her home on December 28, 2013. She married Ernesto DeLeon on August 22, 1964; together they had three children. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Ernesto DeLeon, Sr. of Camp Wood; children, Ernesto DeLeon, Jr. of Camp Wood, Elaine DeLeon and husband Henry Standley of Camp Wood, and Edna Jane DeLeon of San Antonio. She is also survived by three granddaughters, Shannon Nicole DeLeon-Musquiz and husband Patrick Jose Musquiz of Camp Wood, Selena Jane DeLeon of Camp Wood, Siera Blue Edwards and husband Matthew Jacob Castillo of Camp Wood; three great-granddaughters, Soraya Alivia DeLeon, Braelynn Nickole Musquiz and Sophia Nevaeh Davila all of Camp Wood.

Pallbearers include Shannon DeLeon Musquiz, Patrick Jose Musquiz, Matthew Castillo, Israel Castillo, Henry Standley, and Jose DeLeon, Sr. At the age of 45, Stella received her G.E.D. and attended Amarillo Junior College. She was the director of the Colorado Migrant Council and worked with the Alamo Council of government. She also was the director of and brought to us the Real County Nutrition Center. She believed in the unity of her family. She led a happy life and was a very strong woman. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. May She Rest In Peace. Visitation will be Friday, January 3, 2014, 10 am to 8 pm at Nelson Funeral Chapel, with Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, January 4, 2014, 11 AM at St Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Camp Wood, with Father Ken Dakin officiating. Interment will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Camp Wood. Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Camp Wood, Texas.

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Those we have loved and lost during 2013, they are gone but not forgo�en Herman Edward Smith (Smitty) Dec. 22, 2012 Maria Dolores Martinez De Rodriguez December 25, 2012 Edwin Brown Williams December 25, 2012 Irene Connell December 19, 2012 James Lloyd Peloquen, Sr. December 29, 2012 Francisco “Franky” Carrillo, Jr. Dec. 31, 2012 Loyal Norman Goodnough December 28, 2012 Margarito Juarez Esquivel December 31, 2012 Oscar E. “Butch” Bode III January 6, 2013 Joseph Ralph DeWitt, III January 11, 2013 Sidney Wells January 10, 2013 Dan William Haby, Sr. January 12, 2013 William “Red” Eugene Gray January 11, 2013 Charles Ray “Dagger” Lee January 21, 2013 A.C. Bullard January 20, 2013 Feleta Jean Chisum January 22, 2013 Katherine “Kitty” Harrison January 25, 2013 Judith Ann Giorda Gianotti January 25, 2013 Guadalupe G. Martinez January 23, 2013 Dorothy “Memaw” Lou Pike January 23, 2013 Loise “Toad” Joan Clark Fryar Jan. 26, 2013 John Hebert Langner January 29, 2013 Eldora Barrows Ellis January 29, 2013 Billy Max Davis, January 31, 2013 Wayne Wilsher, February 1, 2013 Cecil Mitchell Perry, February 5, 2013 Rena Riff, February 13, 2013 Maria Magdalena Castillo, February 9, 2013 Franklin (Smokey) Lespreance, Feb. 4, 2013 David Graham Hassell February 18, 2013 Frankie Jean Ogden-Palmer February 21, 1013 Mary Ellen Woods, February 24, 2013

Alvina Alejandro, February 21, 2013 Mary Louise Berry, February 20, 2013 Eva May Sanderlin, February 13, 2013 Nada Garrett, February 16, 2013 Woody Leon Hurt, February 16, 2013 William Anderson Parker, Jr. Feb. 22, 2013 Louis G. Harrison, Jr. March 2, 2013 Jerald Murrie Underwood March 2, 2013 Frances Patricia Young-Ball March 2, 2013 Bernice Cottle March 9, 2013 Juan Jesus Rodriguez, Jr. March 10, 2013 Michael Anthony Ramos March 15, 2013 Nicholas Rey Hernandez March 15, 2013 Hazel Stitts Baylor March 20, 2013 Anastacia Gonzales Garza March 18 2013 Herbert F. Dirksen March 23, 2013 William Louis Herndon March 30 ,2013 Norene Elizabeth “Tinkum” Sansom March 29, 2013 Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Johnson March 30, 2013 Dr. Leslie Chaney March 29, 2013 Ema Jean Asbell April 4, 2013 J. Fort Smith April 5, 2013 Juan Estrada, April 7, 2013 Billy Joe Massey April 9, 2013 Ashley Ann Torres April 13, 2013 Calvin Eugene Fisher April 15, 2013 Joyce Draper Collins April 17, 2013 Anselmo “AJ” Escobar Jr., April 20, 2013 Leslie Woodrow Beall, April 18, 2013 Keith William Kirby April 27, 2013 George Horner May 4, 2013

Ray Harper Henry, May 6, 2013 Terry Joe Johnson, Sr. May 9, 2013 Doris Esther Story, May 8, 2013 Carolina Saberia, May 10, 2013 Mageleane “Maggie” Cochran-Wood, May 11, 2013 Nancy Jo Parks, May 12, 2013 Martin W. Peters, May 16, 2013 Richard Horner Germaine, May 14, 2013 Allen Smith, Jr. May 15, 2013 Pete Schaefer, May 16, 2013 Martin W. Peters, May 16, 2013 Darrell Lloyd Buchanan, May 20, 2013 Peter “Pete” Lee Elzner, Jr., June 1, 2013 Jose R. Rodriguez, Sr., June 3, 2013 Gerald “Jerry” Anderson Hodge, May 21, 2013 Johnnie V. Chandler Boaz, June 6, 2013 Eluteria “Lucy” DeLeon Tobar, June 7, 2013 August J. Turner, June 14, 2013 William Wayne “Bill” Shoemaker June 14, 2013 Howard “Elton” Lacey, June 21, 2013 Ruth Bayne Bishop Gill, June 19, 2013 Kenneth Haby, June 21, 2013 Shirley Ann Barr Scott, June 18, 2013 Sally Brezinski, June 27, 2013 Ruth Heard, July 6, 2013 Agnes Anne Becker Mechler, July 7, 2013 William “Bill” Mechler, June 27,2013 Billy Ray Chisum, July 10, 2013 Jerry Shackelford, July 18, 2013 Ronald Joe Thompson, July 15, 2013 Wilfred G. Falkenberg, July 22, 2013

Antonio and Open Hearts As I turned the corner in the large craft store in San Antonio, Texas, I could see him. He was handsome, though small in stature, his eyes were bright and his smile was huge. I heard him call to me as I passed by “Hey Lady, Hey Lady, would you like a hug?” I hesitated for a moment, caught the eyes of my daughter-in-law and quickly made my way to him. As I bent over to the small boy in the wheelchair, he kissed me on the cheek. What a delight was this small body strapped into the metal frame with wheels. We giggled and he said “My name is Antonio, with a kind of Spanish accent, much like Zoro, what’s

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your name?” His eyes wondered to different areas but when you made contact with them you knew he was special. Then his eyes caught a glimpse of my beautiful daughter-in-law, and just as quickly as he had caught my attention, he was off to his next conquest. He said to her “Would you like a hug?” At which time he kissed her too. There was a softness about him that came through in his words, he quickly said “Can I asked you a question?” to my daughterin-law.

“Will you marry me?” As I looked at my daughter-in-law her eyes beamed as she stood

in front of my six foot, broad shouldered son who had their two year old son on his shoulders, she said “ I can’t, I’m already married.” My son’s deep voice rose up from behind and said “Hey, she is mine.” The little boy’s response was priceless, he said to my son “Better luck next time.” We all laughed out loud.

We visited a few more minutes with Antonio and his grandmother, he told us he loves the car shows, and the number one thing to remember when shopping “Don’t touch

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GRANNY’S KITCHEN BACK TO BASICS HAPPY NEW YEAR!

by Elaine Padgett Carnegie

I love this time of year. Cold days, warm meals… with breads and salads. This week I’m going to concentrate on Hot Meals with bread. Most of these recipes can be adjusted for a slow cooker also.

VENISON ROAST

1 venison roast 3-4 lb 10 garlic cloves peeled 2 tsp rosemary 1 1⁄2 onion powder divided 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp dried thyme 7 carrots peeled quartered 5 small onions quartered 1Tbsp beef bouillon granules 1tsp browning sauce 2 Tbsp cornstarch 3 Tbsp cold water Cut 10 deep slits in roast; place a garlic clove in each slit. Combine the rosemary, 1 teaspoon onion powder, garlic powder and thyme; rub over entire roast. Cover; refrigerate for 2 hours.

Add 1/2 in. of water to a roasting pan. Place the roast, carrots and onions in pan. Cover and bake at 325° for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or meat is tender. Remove meat and vegetables to a serving platter; keep warm.

Strain drippings into a measuring cup. In a large saucepan, combine 3 cups drippings, bouillon, browning sauce and remaining onion powder. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into drippings. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with roast.

Yield: 8 servings.

Originally published as Venison Roast in Taste of Home October/November 2002, p56

IRISH BEEF STEW

1/4 cup olive oil 1 1/4 pounds well-marbled chuck beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces (NOT extra-lean) 6 large garlic cloves, minced 6 cups beef stock or canned beef broth 1 cup of Guinness beer 1 cup of fine red wine 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon dried thyme 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 bay leaves 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 7 cups) 1 large onion, chopped 2 cups 1/2-inch pieces peeled carrots Salt and Pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Heat olive oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Lightly salt the beef pieces. Working in batches if necessary, add the beef (do not crowd the pan, or the meat will steam and not brown) and cook, without stirring, until nicely browned on one side, then use tongs to turn the pieces over.

Continue to cook in this manner until all sides are browned, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute. Add beef stock, Guinness, red wine, tomato paste, sugar, thyme, Worcestershire sauce and bay leaves. Stir to combine. Bring mixture to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, then cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

While the meat and stock is simmering, melt butter in another large pot over medium heat. Add potatoes, onion and carrots. Sauté vegetables until golden, about 20 minutes. Set aside until the beef stew in step one has simmered for one hour.

Add vegetables to beef stew. Simmer uncovered until vegetables and beef are very tender, about 40 minutes. Discard bay leaves. Tilt pan and spoon off fat. Transfer stew to serving bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with parsley and serve. (Can be prepared up to 2 days ahead. Cool slightly.

Refrigerate uncovered until cold, then cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before serving.)

CHICKEN AND RICE

1 c. uncooked rice 1 can cream of chicken soup, or cream of mushroom 1 envelope Good Seasons Italian dressing mix 2 cups boiling water 2 1/2 pounds cut up chicken or chicken breasts salt and pepper to taste Wash and drain rice. Spread in 9 x 13 inch baking dish or 3 quart casserole.

Mix soup, Italian dressing mix and water. Stir into rice. Lay chicken, skin side up, on top of rice mixture; season with salt and pepper. Cover tightly with foil and cook for 1 hour at 350°. Uncover and cook for 20 minutes longer; until most of the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Put casserole under broiler for a few seconds to brown chicken.

Serves 6 to 8.

CAJUN RED BEANS

1 lb dried red kidney beans 9 3/4 cups water, divided 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 1/2 cups chopped onions, divided 1 1/4 cups fully cooked andouille sausages or 1 1/4 cups hot Italian sausage links, diced 1 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 cup chopped celery 6 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons salt, divided 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (ground red pepper) 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice 3 tablespoons butter 1 bay leaf 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme Place kidney beans in large pot. Add enough water to pot to cover beans by 2 inches. Bring to boil.

Remove pot from heat. Cover and let beans stand 1 hour to soften. Drain. Return beans to same pot.

Add 7 cups water and chicken broth. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 hour. Drain beans, reserving 2 cups of cooking liquid.

Heat vegetable oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 cups onions and saute’ until beginning to soften, about 4 minutes. Add sausage, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Reduce heat to medium and saute’ until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in beans, reserved 2 cups cooking liquid, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, paprika, and cayenne. Reduce heat to low; simmer until liquid thickens slightly, about 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine remaining 2 3/4 cups water, rice, butter, bay leaf, thyme, and remaining 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a large saucepan. Bring to simmer over high heat. Cover, reduce heat to low and cook until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered 10 minutes.

Spoon kidney beans into bowls. Top with rice and serve.

SOUTHERN BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD 1/2 cup butter 2/3 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup cornmeal 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8 inch square pan.

Melt butter in large skillet. Remove from heat and stir in sugar. Quickly add eggs and beat until well blended. Combine buttermilk with baking soda and stir into mixture in pan. Stir in cornmeal, flour, and salt until well blended and few lumps remain. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

FRESH SOUTHERN PEACH COBBLER 8 fresh peaches - peeled, pitted and sliced into thin wedges 1/4 cup white sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup white sugar

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). In a large bowl, combine peaches, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Toss to coat evenly, and pour into a 2 quart baking dish. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flour, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Blend in butter with your fingertips, or a pastry blender, until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in water until just combined. Remove peaches from oven, and drop spoonfuls of topping over them. Sprinkle entire cobbler with the sugar and cinnamon mixture. Bake until topping is golden, about 30 minutes

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1/4 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces 1/4 cup boiling water MIX TOGETHER: 3 tablespoons white sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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A LONG LOOK BACK AT 2013...Part III I was really in awe of the many strides that were made in 2013, in so many areas, all over the world! Although eventually I will have to look up things like nanotechnology among others, to really understand it. I just don’t remember hearing all of these things, or reading about them anywhere! A few I heard about, but some of these are very significant and I cannot imagine that posturing, arguing politicians were in the news more than these remarkable discoveries…things that will quickly change the world we live in.

American medical researchers develop a new type of bandage which uses microscopic needles to adhere to injured flesh. The bandage requires no adhesive chemicals, is significantly stronger than existing medical adhesives, and could offer a safer and more efficient means of securing skin grafts.

Scientists develop a new form of lithiumion battery which is thousands of times more powerful than current battery technologies, while also charging much faster. The battery utilizes a compact 3D design, intertwining its electrodes to maximize its surface area while reducing its volume.

MIT researchers determine the structure of bones down to the molecular level, using supercomputer simulations twinned with studies of real bone fibers. Their data grants new insights into the compounds that grant living bone its strength, and may permit the manufacture of versatile new biomimetic materials.

University of Exeter scientists report the creation of a genetically modified strain of E. coli bacteria which can convert sugar into diesel fuel. A British engineer unveils a giant “mantis” robot, large enough to carry a human pilot, which is supported by multiple hydraulic legs. The robot has reportedly attracted the interest of mining and marine research companies. IBM develops a robot which combines telepresence and augmented reality technologies to assist engineers working on complex projects in remote areas.

US and Chinese scientists develop a sensor array which is as sensitive to touch and pressure as the human fingertip. The invention may pave the way for new robotic sensors, electronic interfaces and types of artificial skin.

NASA-funded French scientists claim that, during experiments on the International Space Station, microbes seem to adapt to the space environment in ways “not observed on Earth” and in ways that “can lead to increases in growth and virulence”.

Researchers discover that boron nitride – a nanomaterial also known as “white graphene” – is highly effective at removing harmful chemicals from polluted water, and could be used to clean up future oil spills. American engineers create a multi-lens

digital camera that mimics an insect’s compound eye, providing immense depth of field without distorting the image.

Harvard scientists unveil RoboBee, a miniature robot with the smallest ever man-made wings capable of flight. Researchers cure epilepsy in mice using transplanted brain cells.

It is shown that boosting a single gene can increase the maximum lifespan of fruit flies by over 25 percent. European researchers announce a potential cure for grey hair.

American scientists transform skin cells into bone cells using induced pluripotent methods, in which the cells were grown on scaffolding, allowing them to gain a 3D structure. This is the first time a fully functioning three-dimensional bone structure has been created from cell lines. A new study finds that children whose parents suck on their pacifiers have fewer allergies later in life. Researchers achieve a significant breakthrough in understanding genital herpes, which could lead to the development of a vaccine to prevent and treat HSV-2. In a breakthrough they describe as “huge”, researchers have identified a protein that reduces heart size and thickness in mice. This could potentially offer a way of treating heart failure and aging in humans. Researchers create a form of magnetic graphene that could transform the electronics industry.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police report the first known case of a life being saved by a search and rescue drone. Researchers develop a thermal invisibility device, measuring 5 cm wide, able to “cloak” objects from heat. Researchers at NYU school of Medicine identify a key protein mutation, called Ras, that is the mechanism through which pancreatic cancer cells acquire nutrients. Iranian scientists create copper iodide nanostructures by applying pomegranate juice as a reducer. Researchers discover key cholesterol genes in baboons, potentially leading to new drugs to treat heart disease in humans.

Human embryonic stem cells are created by cloning for the first time, with major implications for treating a wide range of diseases. New evidence suggests that Mount Everest’s glaciers are melting. A new study finds that the white blood cell levels in men decrease faster during aging than in women, possibly providing one clue as to why women have longer average lifespans. Scientists successfully resurrect bryophyte specimens which had been frozen inert in glacial ice for 400 years.

Scientists announce the discovery of mammoth blood and well-preserved muscle tissue from an adult female specimen in Siberia. A team of chemists and physicists from Japan’s Yokohama National University produce a material that can be

developed into mixed, conductive 3D formations, enabling scientists to create customized brain electrodes. New analysis suggests that turtles evolved a shell 40 million years earlier than previously thought. Biomedical researchers at SCRM in Edinburgh, Scotland, successfully synthesize human blood using stem cells. Within a century, climate change will threaten extinction for 82 percent of California’s native fish, according to researchers at UC Davis. The New York Times reports that “the United States is far and away the world leader in medical spending, even though numerous studies have concluded that Americans do not get better care.” A new treatment to “reset” the immune system of multiple sclerosis patients is reported to reduce their reactivity to myelin by 50 to 75 percent. For the first time in the United States, a bioengineered blood vessel is transplanted into a patient’s arm. The patient, a man with endstage kidney disease, is part of a clinical trial of laboratory-grown veins.

Here is hoping that 2014 brings a more stable political climate and the culmination of some of the wonderful advances made in 2013. Wishing you and all of yours a very happy New Year and God’s Blessings!

A resolution you can keep all year: The one-day identity checkup Exercise. Lose the weight. Answer every incoming email. Those are the hard kinds of New Year’s resolutions, because you have to think about them every day for the rest of the year. Many are forgotten long before Valentine’s Day. But here’s one important resolution, one you can fulfill today and easily keep all year: protect your identity.

Identity theft is a fast-growing crime, but there are ways to reduce your chances of being a victim. The identity theft protection experts at LifeLock recommend doing these five quick things today to help keep your identity safer all year long: Use safe passwords Are you among the people who use simple passwords like “123456” or “qwerty” or “abc123” to protect your personal information? Or even the word “password” itself? Many people do, so identity thieves can often break in just by trying the most popular passwords. To create a safer password, avoid using words that are in the dictionary. And stay away from your own personal information, like a nickname, pet’s name or birthdate. One option is to come up with a memorable phrase that includes numbers and symbols, and use the first letter of each word. “My Tigers are Number One in Football!” might become “MTaN1iF!” - a good example because it uses capital letters, lower-case letters, a number and a symbol.

Use multiple passwords

Stop using the same password for every account. Several big companies and websites have recently had their users’ personal information stolen by hackers. If your password for one site is compromised, and you use the same password for your bank and credit accounts, it’s much easier for a thief to get into all of them. At least have a different password for each account that has personal or financial information.

And consider using a passwordmanagement program, which lets you set more cryptic passwords for each site you visit and control them with one master password.

Stash that Social Security card Do you carry your Social Security card in your purse or wallet? Don’t. You may, on a rare occasion, need to show a Social Security card to an employer or a government agency. Aside from those days, keep it locked up in a safe place. Your Social Security number is a thief’s ticket to everything from opening new accounts in your name to stealing your tax refund.

Don’t run the risk of losing it.

Protect your mail Do your bank statements, credit card bills and utility invoices arrive by mail? If your mailbox is outside your house, thieves can take those bills and collect personal information that helps them steal your identity. And once those documents are in your house and no longer needed, they can

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First, if your mail is delivered outside your home, install a locked mailbox. And use a shredder, or the shredding services offered by local shipping stores and some credit unions, to destroy documents once they’re no longer needed.

But you can also take steps to keep that paperwork from ever arriving at your home in the first place. Have bills sent to you electronically; you’ll get them by email, save paper, reduce clutter and never have to worry about stolen mail or shredding.

Opt out of credit card and insurance offers by visiting www.optoutprescreen.com.

And dramatically reduce the amount of unsolicited mail you receive by opting out of junk mail at www.dmachoice.org.

Be prepared for a loss If your wallet or purse is stolen, you’ll want to cancel all of your credit and debit cards before they can be misused. Keep a copy of each of your cards, or use a digital wallet program like LifeLock Wallet, which is available for your smartphone from the iOS and Android app stores. It gives you instant access to copies of your cards and also helps you track your balances, monitor transactions and cancel cards that are lost or stolen.

Do these things today and you can proudly declare that you’ll keep at least one New Year’s resolution all year long: Protecting your identity.

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Please apply at: Community Health Development, Inc. 908 S. Evans Uvalde, Texas 78801 Phone (830) 278-5604 Fax (830) 278-1836 Competitive salary and benefits package.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION ARE AS FOLLOWS: Applicants must have a Basic Peace Officers Certification and/or be licensed with Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.

Applicants must be able and willing to reside in Real County. Two Years Experience is preferred but not required and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Applications may be picked up at the Real County Sheriff’s Office from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Monday – Friday.

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EMPLOYMENT NOTICE REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF DISPATCHER/JAILER. No experience is required, applicant must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent and a clear criminal history. Applications may be picked up at the Real County Sheriff’s Office from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday.

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REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF DEPUTY SHERIFF.

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Real County has an opening for a Road & Bridge Employee. Applicant must have knowledge and experience with road maintenance practices and operation of heavy machinery and equipment. Applicant must be a team player and willing to work hard.

Real County is an equal opportunity employer and is a drug-free, tobacco-free and alcohol-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screening is required. Applications are available from the Real County Judge’s office by calling (830) 232-5304, in person at the Real County Courthouse, 146 U.S. Highway 83, Leakey, Texas, or at www.co.real.tx.us.

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Properties We have established a policy of furnishing a home owners warranty for every property that we market and that qualifies. This would include owner occupied single family residences. It takes the worry away from owners and buyers. If you are a seller, any covered item that needs repair during the term of the listing will be repaired. If you are a buyer, any covered item that needs repair for up to 12 months after closing will be repaired. We furnish the policy, not you. So, if you are considering selling your property, list with us and let us take the worry away from you. Call for details.

NEW LISTING The Bungalow at the Ridge, great income producing property, Frio River access and a pool to boot.

Great for weddings, family reunions, and large groups in general. Sleeps 25 comfortable. $425,000.

NEW LISTING in Mtn Valley, close to the House Pasture and Seven Bluffs. 4 bedroom 3 baths, great income producing property, $349,000.

NEW LISTING Rancho Real, 23 acres with highway frontage, great views, $49,900.

NEW LISTING Con Can on Bear Creek. 3 bdrm 2 bth with bonus room, approx. 2,000 square feet, large covered porches, large detached garage/workshop. Great week end home or nightly rental near 7 bluffs. $459,500.

Cadillac Farms, 244 ac located 2 miles west of Leakey. A little bit of everything, fields, mtns, old ranch house, rustic barn. Fronts on FM 337 with Patterson Creek forming the southern boundary. Abundant wildlife. Call for details.

CANYON OAKS! NEW LISTING New construction, 4 bdrm 2 1⁄2 bth home with excellent views and river access.

Great income producing potential. $279,900 CANYON OAKS Three bedroom, 3 1⁄2 bath home on River Road. Income producing. Reduced to $299,000 CON CAN COUNTRY CLUB Golf Course lot in Con Can Country Club! 1⁄2 acre prime residential site on golf course and nightly rentals allowed. Wont last long at $49,950.

CON CAN RANCH 3 bdrm 2 bth manufactured home on 36.67 acres. Located in back of ranch adjoining a large ranch. Ideal hunting property in great location. $71,900 DIAMOND RANCH 25 acres with 3 hunting blinds & RV port. $64,000 FAIRVIEW RANCH Nearly 20 acres with 3 bdrm 2 bth manufactured home and 2 bdrm 2 bth cabin., large metal building. Turn key living and hunting. Call for details.

FRIO PECAN FARM managed rental with 2b/2ba, covered porch, beautiful Pecan grove, wildlife, price reduced to $160,000.

PRICE REDUCED 3 bedroom 3 bth home on river front lot in Frio Pecan Farm. Like new condition with huge deck overlooking the river. Great income potential. Price reduced to $335,000. This property is a great income producer.

FRIO RIVER PLACE Beautiful 1.93 acre building site, heavily wooded. Quiet location. $109,500.

FRIO RIVER RANCH A beautiful hill country home sitting on the bank of the Frio River. Three bedrooms with 2 1⁄2 baths, high ceilings, open floor plan. All this plus a detached 2 bedroom, 2 bath cabin with approximately 148 feet of frontage along the east bank of the river. Close to town, yet private. Great income potential, only $469,900.

FRIO RIVER RANCH River front home on 2.2 acres.

Good swimming hole. Three bedroom 2 bath home with 179 feet of river frontage. Nightly rental potential. $279,500.

FRIO TERRITORY This five acre building site on the Frio River is waiting for you. 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. $329,000 MOUNTAIN VALLEY 2.3 acres sitting within walking

distance of the House Pasture, Concan Country Club and the Frio River. The location doesn’t get any better than this.

Priced Reduced to $119,000.

OAKMONT VILLAGE 2.21 acres of heavily wooded building site located just of FM 1120. $49,000 RANCHO REAL Secluded 15 acres with hunting cabin. 4 wheel drive required. $47,000 RANCHO REAL River frontage with 22 1⁄2 acres for only $70,000.

RANCHO REAL The perfect hunting tract. 36.7 acres adjoining a large ranch. $71,900.

RIVERTREE Beautiful residential building sites ranging in price from $99,900 to $109,950.

SADDLE MOUNTAIN Two story, three bedroom 2 bath home on 2.55 acres in quiet area.. Vaulted ceilings with a rock fireplace, covered porch and deck. Great setting for what appears to be the best buy in the Frio Canyon! Price reduced to $179,950.

SHADOW VALLEY Prime residential tract with city water and river access. 1.9 acres for only $52,500.

SPICEWOOD SPRINGS Riverfront home on 3.7 acres in Spicewood Springs. Access to over a mile of Frio River.

Four bedroom, three bath, 2 story home sitting on bank of river with a wraparound porch. Won’t last long at $429,500.

SPRING HILL-.3.2 acres. Beautiful lot in a gated subdv, city wtr, Price Reduces to $64,500 SPRING HILL 3.52 acres with a beautiful view overlooking Leakey. City water, Price reduced to $69,500 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, free roaming wildlife, hiking, biking & much more! This restricted subdivision offers great building sites for your dream home, retirement or vacation get-away. B&B allowed so take advantage of this new development. Call for a showing or take a drive out 4 mi. south on RR 1120. Check out our website for current sales! Prices start $87,500 THE RIDGE New construction, 3 bedroom 3 bth, with 2 fireplaces and outdoor kitchen, walking distance to river.

Nestled under huge live oaks. Call for a showing today TWIN FORKS Two tree covered lots in good location with owner financing available. $32,500 for one, or both for $59,900.

TWIN FORKS Like new double wide in Twin Forks, 3 bedroom 2 bth with approx. 1,848 sf, 2 carport, stg building, huge covered deck to enjoy your coffee. Only $99,500. Call today for a showing.

COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY. 5 income producing cabins on approx. 7 acres with room for more! $375,000.

COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY Now you can enjoy your own rodeo arena. Located just north of Leakey, complete with bleachers, snack bar, restrooms, and plenty of room for additional buildings or possible dance floor. Over 7 acres of land and improvements with owner financing available.

This is a great investment at $225,000.

COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY. Turn key restaurant available on Highway 83. Ready to go. Price reduced to $145,000. Call for details.

INVESTORS!!! GIVE DUB A CALL AND HE WILL EXPLAIN A REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT THAT HAS THE POTENTIAL OF AN 11% PER ANNUM RETURN ON INVESTMENT, BEFORE TAX ADVANTAGES ARE CONSIDERED. THIS CAN BE DONE RIGHT HERE IN THE FRIO CANYON. Call us if you don’t see what you are looking for here. We have numerous other properties that we would be more than glad to help you with. Or better yet, come by for a visit. The coffee pot is always on.

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Wednesday, January 1, 2014

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...for all your Real Estate needs in the Hill Country River Region...

Mary Kay Windham, Broker 664 S US Hwy. 83 Leakey, Texas 830-232-4408 office 830-374-7901 cell SEE MORE LISTINGS AND PICTURES AT WWW.HIGHPLACESREALTY.COM

www.frioriverproperties.com dickie@frioriverproperties.com 830.279.5973 830.988.FRIO (3746) Land & Ranch Realty, LLC Office located 1/2 mile east of the Frio River on Texas 127 in Concan, Texas

NEW LISTINGS: Two one acre tracts of land, good views, city water, paved road frontage. $25,000. each NEW LISTING: .7 of an acre with fully equipped and furnished restaurant. Highway 83 frontage with good visibility! Priced to sell at $139,000.

NEW LISTING: 1 acre south of Leakey on corner lot with large trees, city water, well, electricity, sep�c and outbuilding on slab. All ready to go! $49,000.

NEW LISTING: Large 3BR/2B home on 20 beau�ful acres of rolling terrain, large trees and seasonal creek. City water and wells, two cabins, rv shed, carport and large barn with electricity. $350,000.

NEW LISTING: 2 acres with historic church and 3BR/1B mobile home. Beau�ful grounds, backing up to larger acreage with good views and situated between two popular river crossings, this property has poten�al! $150,000.

NEW LISTING: 2 city lots totaling almost one acre on the north side of town with availability of city water, highway frontage, cleared of all cedar exposing beau�ful oaks, and corners on three roads. $29,000.

5.6 acres just a couple of miles east of Leakey on corner lot, with comfortable cabin, city water, well, cargo box, BBQ pit, no restric�ons, no HOA, access to Frio River. $175,000.

75 stunning acres with gorgeous 3BR/3B “barndominium”, bunk house, rv shed, well, city water, and breath-taking long views! Tastefully and beau�fully furnished! Many extras you just have to see this one! $625,000.

1BR/1B home on 2.2 acres with gorgeous views, under fence, completely and beau�fully furnished! $129,000.

1 acre, completely fenced, fruit trees, shed, energy efficient

A Year In Celebration

2BR/1B home, long views, wrap-a-round deck, comes tastefully furnished! $195,000.

COMMERCIAL BUILDING DOWNTOWN LEAKEY! Two story, with leased restaurant downstairs and offices upstairs!

Offices space upstairs could be easily renovated to be living quarters! Move to Leakey and make a living! $315,000.

14.65 acres with incredible views from the 2BR/2B home, with sunroom, Wrap-a-round porch, city water, open floor plan with lots of privacy! $265,000.

4.9 acres on the Frio River, good elevated building sites, electricity close! REDUCED $85,000.

1BR/1B rock cabin on 29.95, well, elec, and sep�c, amazing views. $300,000.

3BR/2B home, 3 car garage, guest home, barn, workshop on 21 gorgeous acres! $499,000. SOLD! .4 of an acre with access to one mile Frio, all u�li�es. $25,000.

1.18 acres, access to 1 mile Frio River and 130 acres! All u�li�es in place, great views! $89,000.

Cozy cabin on 6 acres, access to lake, creek, deep swimming hole. $129,000.

1 acre near Garner, access to Frio River, water hookup available. $52,900.

Two adjacent lots with access to the Frio River! $45,000.

Each 8.09 acres, with well, mixed terrain $109,080. Adjacent 22.6 acres $203,400. Owner financing available!

50 acres, with Frio River, Bluff Creek , home and cabin, springs! REDUCED $549,000. SOLD!

by Julie Becker

Well, the gavel fell on the last of the year long celebrations at the Tamale Fest in December, 2013. The Tamale Fest cumulated a year of parties, tours, bbq’s , parades and oh so much more in Real County, Texas. The year long festivities began with a Prayer Breakfast in January. Willis Springfield, opened the year with a loud gavel swing at the breakfast and never looked back. He drove the path of recognition for Real County’s 100th Birthday like a well oiled machine. I know this because each week he came into my office and gave me my marching orders! He is truly amazing, and his desire to have Real County’s Centennial remembered by all who touched it was at times overwhelming but always FUN! In February local businesswoman, Penny Maguire hosted a Pioneer Cobbler Cook-off at Canyon Charm. There was lots of sampling! Our first guided Tour was in Camp Wood in March and Shelly Collins through on heck of a good time at “Shelly’s Annual Crawfish Boil. The first weekend of April saw a full weekend of activities. First there was the All Class Leakey ISD Reunion followed by the Birthday Party!! Real County’s Birthday Party was attended by over 400 guests, who feasted on BBQ and lots of cake, but saved enough energy to bid on a beautiful handmade quilt that featured local historical and memorable locations. We dedicated a historical marker to cement our 100 years.

The end of April brought both sides of the mountain together at the top. John and Bridget Preece hosted a “Pioneer Days on the Mountain” which depicted the day to day life in 1913. In May there was a dedication of the “Granny Mear Bridge” north of Leakey. In June there were two more guided Tours, one in Leakey and one in Rio Frio. Labor Day Weekend was the Centennial 5K Run. September saw two more guided Tours, one in Camp Wood and the final tour of the year in Leakey. In October there was a Chuck Wagon Cookoff, Talent Contest and Cowboy Symposium in Camp Wood. On December 20th a time capsule was buried at Lindbergh Park in Camp Wood and to close out our year of celebration was the Tamale Fest. I would like to take this opportunity to thank each of you for allowing me to be a part of this once in a lifetime celebration. It was my pleasure to help where I could and cover the celebrations for those who could not attend.

Page 14 Hill Country Herald

Wednesday, January 1, 2014

THE FRIENDS GRILL

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11a.m. till 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday -Saturday Sunday 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

830-232-6301

157 Hwy. 83 South, Downtown, Leakey, Texas

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830-232-6299 Hours: M-F 7a.m. - 8p.m.

Sat. 8a.m.-8p.m.

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