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Current Weekly News for Leakey, Camp Wood, Sabinal, Utopia and Surrounding Areas Vol. 4 No. 29

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Water News and River Flows By: Joel Pigg, General Manager

River flows were taken on the Frio River on July 9th and Nueces River on July 10th with all of the flows down from last month. A simple reminder if you are at your favorite swimming hole and it is around a culvert and you notice blockage, do not try to clear the blockage; it could be dangerous. Now the other side of that coin; I know we all like a good deep hole to relax in, but do not move rocks into the culverts and block them as this causes many problems when we get a rise in the river.

Fulgham’s Crossing just south of the Alto Frio Baptist Encampment had a flow of 12,648 gpm (gallons per minute) last measurement and now has a flow of

10,777 gpm. This site looks cleaner than it has in months but the three culverts on the Rio Frio end have quite flowing again. The Leakey Springs Crossing had a flow of 4,375 gpm last measurement and a flow of 4,247 gpm this reading; this crossing seems to have this fluctuation quite regularly it is hard for me to see any change as it always looks the same.

The Mill Creek Crossing is flowing about half of the last measurement, there are once again culverts on the south end of this crossing that have no flow reading, this crossing has a flow of 4,975 gpm this measurement down from the flow last measurement of 8,283 gpm.

Saturday August 9th at Burk Feed from 9am to 1pm

Texas Game Warden Field Notes

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REAL COUNTY COURT RESULTS ............................ Page 2

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:93° Low: 72°

PARADE WINNER BEST OVERALL

photo by Bill Sames

Well another 4th of July Jubilee has ended and what a great time we had!

Parade Winners were Best OverallCountry Kurl, Most Unique-Bison Ranch, Commercial Division 1st-First State Bank of Uvalde, 2nd-TowMater, Open Division 1st-Yellow Ford, 2nd-Nance Family 6 year old Birthday, Clubs and Organizations 1st-Lawn Chair Brigade, 2nd-Frio Canyon Players. Congratulations

Somewhere in the West

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2014 JULY JUBILEE

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A Poet Rode among Them Pidge, A Ranger with McNelly’s Rangers

July 16, 2014

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The Spirit of ‘45 Bill Soyars was a second year sophomore at Texas A & M in 1944, working toward a degree in animal husbandry and playing football. Uncle Sam interrupted his plans, ordering him to report to Wicheta Falls for Army Air Corp basic training.

Flying the military way was a wash out for him and he was sent to Madison, Wisconsin for radio mechanic school.

After two weeks, it was decided that his talents were not to be found in the radio mechanic field. He was given orders to go to Italy in January, 1945. While in Europe, he contracted malaria, one of the few soldiers to do so in Europe.

Onboard a troop ship to Japan through the Panama Canal, he was detained at Trinidad. He spent two weeks there, the atomic bombs were dropped, and again he was not needed there.

to all the winners and Thanks to everyone who participated! Vendors reported a good turnout and steady sales at the Annual Arts and Crafts on the courthouse square and the Rodeo reports great turnouts for each night of the Real County Junior Horse Club Rodeo. Thanks to everyone who helped make it a great year! See you next year! More of Bill’s pictures on page 13!!

by Billie Franklin

However, a general had heard about Soyars talents in football and wanted a football team for the Air Transport Command. He soon found himself with the team. However, because he had been overseas, he was given 45 days leave at Dallas Love Field. After four or five months, they went to Hamilton Field in San Francisco for several weeks.

He received his discharge papers at Ft. Sam. Coming home to Sabinal, he needed a job and under training by Tom Johnson, he learned how to use a bulldozer, riding with Tom for about 3 weeks. Al Rehm offered him his first civilian job. After a month and a half, he married Mary Howard from Concan. Other jobs he held were working for Paul Fitzgerald, doctoring sheep for screw worm, working

on the Annandale Ranch, working commercially as a hunting guide in 1946.

This job he held for 16 years, also attending college to complete his animal husbandry degree. In 1947, because of health issues, he gave up football but took up rodeo. In 1949 he was on the A & M rodeo team in calf roping. By 1950, he was in the rodeo finals.

Following graduation, his family lived in the old Heard home. In 1956, he was hired as an instructor pilot at San Marcos, with his wife and baby moving the following year. He ran

cattle operations from 1960 to 2005, has over 18,000 miles in flying time in his 65 years as a pilot.

REAL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS GET REPORT OF JAIL OVERCROWDING Escape leads to State Inspection

by Julie Becker

At the recent Real County Commissioners meeting on July 7, Commissioners were given information regarding a noncompliance status of the Real County Jail. Special Inspection Report dated June 27, 2014 from the Texas Commission on Jail Standards states the Real County Jail facility was inspected on June 27, 2014 and found to have deficiencies that incurred the Administrative Noncompliance status.

In a letter dated June 30, 2014 from Real

County Sheriff James Brice to the Jail Commission, Brice apologized for the noncompliance due to overcrowding.

Commissioner Manuel Rubio acknowledged the report was initiated because of an escaped prisoner from the Real County Jail on June 26, 2014. In an interview Brice said on June 26, 2014 Eduardo Mendoza was arrested for Burglary of a Building. Brice said during the booking process the prisoner was released from his restraints to be pho-

tographed and escaped through the front door exit. After an exhausting search Mendoza was arrested again, this time being charged with the original burglary and an additional charge of Escape from a penal institution. Brice said though these incidents are not common in Real County, they do happen.

In Brice’s letter he stated District Court was to be held on the morning of June 27th and five (5) prisoners were transported to the jail for court. He went on to

UPDATE ON IMMIGRANT CHILDREN

The children continue to come… they are being housed in anything possibly available. This picture reflects a holding warehouse in Arizona. I am in Caldwell, TX with my son Joshua for a few weeks and they are setting up housing in Bryan College Station according to a medical source here. They are in California, San Diego, Arizona, Chicago, San Antonio, Houston… those places I have found sources to verify. However, they are rumored to be in all kinds of places, including Alto Frio…right here.

The children have suffered considerable hardship. Running from violence, they have met with even more on the trek alone through Mexico to the United States. Most of these children are coming from Guatemala, Honduras and El

Salvador, and some of the children making the dangerous journey have been toddlers. Border patrol stations are backed up, so thousands of kids are being sent to detention centers on military bases. Even a warehouse in Arizona has been converted into a holding facility. No matter where you stand on the immigration issue or this current crisis, there are no easy answers.

Governor Perry and others are lashing out at President Barack Obama’s decision not to tour border facilities, saying the U.S. leader needs to see with his own eyes what both sides agree is a humanitarian crisis. “The American people expect to see their President when there is a disaster,” Perry told CNN’s Kate Bolduan. continued page 4

say action has been taken to ensure that the three single cells will not be occupied beyond the approved capacity.

Real County has incurred substantial inmate housing costs for years due to the 72 hour holding classification of the current jail. Commissioners are currently in the process of budget hearings to determine which needs of the county take priority in the year to come. If you have the opportunity consider discussing this issue with your County Commissioner.

By Elaine Padgett Carnegie

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Wednesday, July 16, 2014

REAL COUNTY COURT RESULTS June 27, 2014

by Julie Becker

Richard Becker, Unauthorized Use of Vehicle, Reset to August 1, 2014; Scott Russell Bierschwale, Driving While Intoxicated with a child under 15 years of age, Reset to August 1, 2014; Jeremy David Billman, Revocation Hearing, Prohibited Substance in a Correctional Facility, Defendant Pled True, Revoked and Reformed, Defendant sentenced to 4 years TDC, underlying fines and fees, Credit for time served, $50 warrant fee; Clovis Alex Boatright II, Abandon Endanger Child without Intent to Return, Reset to August 1, 2014; David Allen Boone, Revocation Hearing, Sexual Assault of a Child (2), Reset to August 1, 2014 for sentencing; Jimmy Ray Brown, Manufacture/ Delivery of Controlled Substance PG1, Possession of Controlled Substance PG1, Reset to October 10, 2014; Sidney Carter, Revocation Hearing, Driving While Intoxicated 3+, Agreed Modification, Motion to Revoke in Abeyance, $350 Attorney fees, $50 court costs, all other terms and conditions to remain in effect; Ricky Don Collins, III, Motion for Early Termination, Reset to August 1, 2014; Julian Rodriguez Hernandez, Aggravated Assault Causing Bodily Injury, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Reset to August 1, 2014; Roland Hernandez, Indecency with a child/Sexual Contact, Reset to August 1, 2014; Marcus Antony Ibarra, Defendant

Pled Guilty, Defendant placed on 7 years Deferred Adjudication, $2000 fine, 200 hrs Community service restitution, Letter of apology to victims, joined and serve restitution with co-defendant, Notify Real County Sheriff’s Office when in Real County; Austin Douglas Jones, Arson, Burglary of Building, Reset to August 1, 2014; Joshua Langston, Credit Card or Debit Card Abuse, Reset to August 1, 2014; Edward Dow Lemon, Revocation Hearing, Manufacture/Delivery of Substance in Penalty Group 1A, Defendant Pled True, Finding of True Adjudicated, sentenced to 180 days in State Jail, underlying fines and fees, $350 Attorney fees, $50 Warrant fees, Credit for time served; Jason Douglas Prejean, aka Jason Douglas Liesman, Unlawful Possession Firearm by Felon, Reset to August 1, 2014; David Wayne Lockhart, Arson, Burglary of Building, Reset to August 1, 2014; Amber Martin, Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, Reset to August 1, 2014; Zachary John Mauel, Possession of a Controlled Substance PG1, Defendant Pled Guilty, Defendant placed on 10 years Deferred Adjudication, $2000 fine, 300 hours Community service restitution, No tattoos, $140 lab fees, Maintain Employment, Letter of apology to community; Gary Meyers, Revocation Hearing, Theft of Property >$20k<$100k, Reset to August 1, 2014; Corky Dale Neal, Arson, Burglary

of Building, Reset to August 1, 2014; Juanita Rivas Rocha, Burglary of Habitation, Defendant Pled Guilty, Defendant placed on 7 years Deferred Adjudication, $2000 fine, 200 hrs. Community service restitution, Letter of apology to victims, to serve restitution with co-defendant, Notify Real County Sheriff’s Office when in Real County; Ronald Cody Turner, Driving While Intoxicated with a child under 15 years old, 3+, Reset to August 1, 2014; Lance Weldon Ward, Possession of a Controlled Substance PG1, Defendant Pled Guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance PG1<1gram, Defendant sentenced to 1 year State jail probated for 2 years, $1000 fine, $362 court costs, $140 lab fee, Narcotics anonymous monthly, $150 Community service restitution, maintain employment; Meagan Ward aka Meagan Alexis Ward, Possession of a Controlled Substance PG1, Defendant Pled No Contest, Defendant found Guilty, sentenced to 2 years State Jail, probated for 5 years, $1500 fine, 200 hrs. Community service restitution, $362 court costs, $425 attorney fees, Parenting class, no contact with Kyle Bynum, AA weekly; Johnney James Whiteaker, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Defendant Pled Guilty to lesser charge of Class C Assault by Threat, Defendant found Guilty, $500 fine, $312 court costs, payable in 90 days;

BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 4, 2014 The Real-Edwards Conservation and Reclamation District (the District) will hold an election on Tuesday, November 4th, 2014 to elect five (5) directors; two (2) directors, Places 5 and 7 will be residents of Edwards County and two (2) directors, Places 6 and 8 will be residents of Real County. An At-Large Position will also be elected at this time and will

be a resident of the District (Real County or Edwards County).

Applications will be available beginning Saturday, July 19th, 2014 during regular business hours (8: 00 A.M. till 5:00 P.M.) at: the Real-Edwards Conservation and Reclamation District Office located at 106 East Fourth Street, Camp Wood, or by request in Leakey or

Rocksprings from General Manager, Joel Pigg. I will make arrangements to meet you with the necessary paperwork.

Applications must be filed no later than 5:00 PM on Monday, August 18th, 2014.

For more information, contact the District Office at (830) 597-3322 or email info@recrd.org

Texas Clear Winner in Red State-Blue State Comparison

By Governor Rick Perry

In 2011, Illinois and Texas each faced a challenging legislative session. The national recession had damaged both states’ economies, and revenues were projected to be insufficient to cover anticipated spending.

What happened next is a clear demonstration of the differences between “blue states” and “red states.”

In Texas, we prioritized our spending, identified areas where we could save, and made the tough choices about where we would cut. We turned in a budget that was balanced, that met the most critical needs, and did not raise taxes on anyone.

Illinois, meanwhile, raised taxes.

Fast-forward to today and you can see the way the decisions we made have played out.

In 2013, Texas was able to restore what was trimmed in ‘11, provided major tax cuts to employers, and still had money left on the table. Our Rainy Day Fund is projected to hold roughly $8 billion, even after deductions to fund water projects, and beef up our transportation infrastructure.

Illinois, meanwhile, still has a budget that Gov. Quinn says is unbalanced, billions in unpaid bills, and it’s uncertain how the courts will rule on one of the worstfunded state pension systems in the nation. While the Illinois legislature was wise enough to turn away appeals to extend the 2011 tax hike, they still haven’t made the tough decisions necessary to bring spending under control.

Even beyond the state budget, there are very real consequences of each state’s actions.

In 2014, Texas attracted Toyota’s world headquarters from a blue state, California.

In 2014, Illinois lost several Caterpillar plants that were consolidated in a red state, Michigan.

Most important, by December of 2011, Texas had replaced all the jobs it lost during the recession. As of May of this year, we have 880,000 more than we had at the peak level before the downturn.

Illinois still needs to add 190,000 jobs just to reach the level it had in 2008.

Jobs really are the most important part of any equation involving government. Quality jobs, like the ones being created in Texas, are the foundation of strong communities; and strong communities are at the core of strong states.

Over the past decade, Texas has added more than 2 million jobs. Over that same span, Illinois lost 7,000.

While we grew jobs at a rate of 3.4 percent over the past year - fastest among the biggest states - Illinois’ rate of job growth is just .3 percent - slowest among the biggest states.

I point out these types of dichotomies whenever I visit

places like New York, California or Illinois to illustrate to business owners that there’s a better way to grow your business, and that way can be found in Texas.

But I also make these trips to spread the word about why our system works, and how it can work elsewhere.

Already, states like Florida, South Carolina and Wisconsin have instituted reforms in the Texas style, and they’re starting to see the benefits.

Again, there’s nothing secret or special about our approach at all.

We keep taxes low, so employees and employers alike get to keep more of their own hard-earned dollars. We put in place smart, efficient regulations that don’t bury employers in red tape. We’ve reformed our court system so it doesn’t allow for frivolous lawsuits. We’ve made our schools much more accountable, helping create and maintain a world-class workforce, ready to fill the needs of any employer who moves to our state.

Those bedrock, fiscally-conservative policies are the foundation of the success we’ve experienced in Texas, and they can really work as a foundation almost anywhere.

But to implement such policies, you have to accept the fact that government should limit itself to doing its core functions. When government takes over huge segments of the nation’s economy, as this administration has done through Obamacare and Medicaid expansion, it’s a recipe for disaster.

In Texas, we rejected President Obama’s flawed demand to expand Medicaid because we know it’s a broken system that isn’t built to handle its existing caseload, let alone a massive crush of new people. We recognize the simple truth that expansion will undoubtedly lead to higher costs for states already struggling to meet mounting budgetary demands, and will crowd out other essential government functions.

Other states have rushed headfirst into expansion despite massive problems with their existing programs. In Illinois, for example, by the time expansion is complete, one out of every four Illinoisans will be dependent on Medicaid, which was only ever intended to serve as a safety net for those most in need. This makes it even more troubling that Illinois officials only recently realized that roughly 250,000 people had been receiving Medicaid services for which they did not qualify.

Despite the rhetoric inherent in competition, I know a strong Illinois is vital to keeping our nation strong.

It’s my fervent hope that Illinois will follow our lead, and the lead of other red states, in adopting some of the policies that have worked so well elsewhere.

We’ve shown there’s a way; All that’s needed is the will.

Notice: Invitation to Bid for Asbestos Abatement Leakey ISD, Leakey, TX

Bid specifications and information may be obtained on the Leakey ISD website at www.leakeyisd.org .

Bid Date and Time: July 21, 2014 at 2:00 PM. Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 PM on July 21, 2014 in the office of the Business Manager, Leakey ISD, 429 N. Highway 83, PO Box 1129, Leakey, TX 78873, clearly marked Asbestos Abatement Bid. Pre-Bid Conference July 16, 2:00 PM Superintendent’s Office, Leakey ISD, 429 N. Highway 83, Leakey, TX 78873 Consulting Engineer: Franklin Johnston, PE (Excepted Engineer, Building Design Group, PO Box 291562, Kerrville, TX 78029-1562 The Leakey ISD School Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Notice: Invitation to Bid for Demolition of Five Buildings 7820 sq. ft. plus Alternate #1: 1,000 sq. ft.

Leakey ISD, Leakey, TX Bid specifications and information may be obtained on the Leakey ISD website at www.leakeyisd.org.

Bid Date and Time: July 21, 2014 at 2:00 PM. Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 PM on July 21, 2014 in the office of the Business Manager, Leakey ISD, 429 N. Highway 83, PO Box 1129, Leakey, TX 78873, clearly marked Asbestos Abatement Bid. Pre-Bid Conference July 16, 2:00 PM Superintendent’s Office, Leakey ISD, 429 N. Highway 83, Leakey, TX 78873 Consulting Engineer: Franklin Johnston, PE (Excepted Engineer, Building Design Group, PO Box 291562, Kerrville, TX 78029-1562) The Leakey ISD School Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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. GREAT PRICE! $595,000 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 Property 008: Rancho Real hunting tract. 25.61 acres, about 100 yds. from elec! Views, not too hard to access. $60,183 Property 009: Lovely& spacious 4BD/4BA home on 1.5+ acs. Frontage on Little Dry Frio. Pool and huge oaks. Must See!! $249,000 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. $84,500 REDUCED NEWProperty 012: 1 ac. View lot in Canyon Oaks 4. Catclaw Mtn. Dr. Views and nice building site. $55,000 Property 013 : 96 Canyon Oaks Dr. in Concan.

3BD/3BA 1792 sq. ft. home. Great rental potential $238,000 REDUCED NEWProperty 014: 121 Oakhurst Dr. 2.6 ac. private lot w/mobile + huge addition. Tastefully done. Garage/ workshop. River Access! $129,000 Property 015: Breezy Oaks in Concan. Nicely FURNISHED 4BD/2BA on shaded lot! Good rental.

River access. GREAT PRICE $234,900 NEWProperty 016: Vintage home 239 E. 2nd St. in downtown Leakey. Completely remodeled. Huge screen porch & large lot. $129,000 Property 017: Whiskey Mountain Inn. 1869 Farmhouse on 17.69 acs. w/6 rental cabins. Gorgeous! $498,500 PENDING 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: 2 ac. lot in Saddle Mtn. No HOA, mobiles ok! Has water meter, elec. at property. Lots of oaks. $49,000 Property 020: 3BD/2BA w/best view in Concan! Frio River access, carport w/storage, plenty of parking, patios & decks. $299,000 Property 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: Creekside Guesthouse. 3BR/3.5BA on 5+ acs. w/Patterson Creek frontage. Just beautiful, huge trees, must see! $375,000 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 Property 032: Lots 67& 68 on golf course. 1⁄2 acre each w/nice trees, all utilities, hole #2. Super nice & easily buildable. ! $75,000 each Property 033: 5.16 ac. lot near town. City water & elec. Gorgeous views, paved roads, security gate. $84,900 Property 034: 21.62 ac. of rough, rugged country!

Great for hunting. 4x4 needed to access. Gorgeous views. $54,050 Property 035: 35 acs. of great hunting in Spring Country Ranch. Access to spring fed pool. 4x4 needed. No utilities. $104,940 Property 036: 8.65 acs. In Shady Oaks. Private yet minutes from town. Lots of big oaks. Electricity available. $69,000

Property 037&038: Two 2BD/2BA log cabins in Frio Pecan Farm. Lowest price! Income producing $159,000 each 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, river park. $240,000 REDUCED Property 041: 199 acs. of superb hunting! Fenced, ag.

Exempt, several small springs, pond, old well, elec. close. $498,525 Property 042: Estate size lot in The Ranch. Huge Oak & pecan trees, ag. Exempt, underground elec. Frio access. NICE! $181,000 Property 043: 8+ acs. w/gorgeous oaks and great bldg. sites. Electricity available. AG EXEMPT taxes!! $77,045 NEWProperty 044: 3.2 ac. lot w/gated entrance, paved roads, underground electricity and city water. Nice oaks & no cedar! $64,500 TERMS. Property 045-046 : Canyon Oaks/Concan lots. River access, elec./ water available. 1ac. $42,500 per lot Property 047: 1+/- ac. lot Mountain Valley in Concan.

Close to golf course, House Pasture, Frio. Rentals OK!!! $89,000 NEWProperty 048: Beautiful new home nearing completion. On golf course in Concan! Choose your colors and finishing touches! $399,000 Property 049: 50 ac @ 172 Cattail Rd off RR337 W. Both sides Patterson Creek, no restrictions, paved road frontage, city water. $325,000 Property 050: 5+ acres, small cabin, fenced, private with lovely frontage on the West Frio River. All utilities in place. $178,500 Property 051: Stunning steel-frame home on 25 acs. w/HUGE views. Guest cabin. No restrictions. Utopia off Hwy. 1050. $649,000 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. $8,000 per ac.

Property 054:Riverfront lot in Concan. Rentals ok.

Decades old hand-crafted stone staircase to river.

Heartstone Subdv. $319,000 Property 055: Two adjacent lots in Emerald Oaks Subdivision. Each lot is 1/2 acre. Very nice area. $22,500 EACH Property 056: Lovely Frio river front cabin on 2.27 acs. Close to Leakey, rentals allowed. Huge deck. Just stunning! Great price. $299,000 NEWProperty 057: Concan Country Club! Tons of oaks, nice & flat. All utilities in place. On 17th hole.

ONLY $70,000 PENDING 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 061:1.22 ac. riverfront lot in Concan. Sits on high bluff. Just beautiful. Nightly rentals ok. Gated entry, paved roads. $299,000 Property 062:3/4 ac. river access lot in Heartstone Subdivision in Concan. 2 Super river access parks for owners use. $79,000 Property 063:Heartstone Subdivision in Concan! .88 ac. river access lot w/all underground utilities, paved roads, gated entry. $109,000 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 Property 066-068: 3 adjacent tracts in Deer Creek Estates—Rio Frio, TX. Beautiful homesites with views! 9-12 acs. $9,000 PER AC NEWProperty 069: Cozy 2BD/2BA cabin on a quiet, private 1 ac. lot in Twin Forks. Large detached garage w/bathroom. $144,500 REDUCED NEWProperty 070: 11.84 acs. fronting Hwy. 336. No restrictions. Oaks and Pecan trees. Has water well.

Bikers take note! $87,000PENDING NEWProperty 071: 4/3 in Mtn. Valley--Concan.

“Southern Comfort” Sleeps 16 @ $425/nt. Nice firepit and attached 1C garage. $335,000 NEWProperty 072: Unique “artist’s cottage” on nearly 3ac. w/175’ of Frio Frontage! 1BD/1BA, large metal barn/workshop. $324,900 TERMS

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JAIL REGISTER July 6- July 12, 2014

SUTTLES,DAVID RAY 48 W/M, BARKSDALE TEXAS, A/O JOHNSON THEFT OF PROPERTY GREATER THAN $1500 LESS THAN $20,000 POSSESION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE PG1 GREATER THAN 1GRAM LESS THAN 4 GRAMS $10,000 SURETY 15,000 SURETY; WILLIAMS,DUANE RICHARD 53 W/M, CAMP WOOD, TEXAS, A/O SHERIDAN, CRIMINAL TRESPASS, IN CUSTODY Real County Law Officers James E. Brice, Sheriff Chris Sheridan, Deputy Sheriff Bruce Carr, Deputy Sheriff Nathan Johnson, 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.

Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report July 6 - July 12, 2014 7/6/2014 @ • 1638 responded to Evergreen Street in Leakey for a disturbance 7/7/2014 @ • 1146 responded to Ranch Road 337 for a report of loose animals 7/8/2014 @ • 1308 responded to Ranch Road 1120 South of Leakey for civil process • 1710 responded to Patterson Creek Road in Leakey for civil process • 2041 responded to US Highway 83 North of Leakey for loose livestock 7/9/2014 @ • 939 responded to the 400 block of South Street in Camp Wood for a disturbance

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830-928-4920

ATTN: VETERAN FAMILIES

If you have a Veteran in your family or know of a Veteran that is buried in a Real County Local Cemetery that did not received Military honors when they passed away, Please contact Jack Hallum at 830-232-4449 or 830-2796294 or J.D. Martinez @ 830-900-8884 or 956-373-2870. Future ceremonies will be scheduled accordingly.

Randy L. Crispin ATTORNEY AT LAW 121 Oak Hill, Ste. 2 Leakey, Texas 78873 (next to Rolling Hills Medical)

830-968-1311 832-867-8195

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1521 responded to the 600 block of South US Highway 83 in Leakey to unlock a vehicle 1808 responded to the 400 block of San Antonio Street in Camp Wood for civil process 7/11/2014 @ 745 responded to US Highway 83 North of Leakey for the report of loose livestock 1833 responded to US Highway 83 South of Leakey for the report of a reckless driver 7/12/2014 @ 1035 responded to US Highway 83 North of Leakey for the report of a reckless driver 2037 responded to Middleton Drive in Leakey for a courtesy ride 2229 responded to a business at the 500 block of East Fourth Street for a courtesy ride

Auction

Please check the Leakey ISD website at www.leakeyisd.org (“Auction” link) starting for pictures of auction items. Items may be viewed at Leakey ISD. Auction bids are due this Thursday at noon in the business office. Questions may be e-mailed to Interim Superintendent, Dr. Barbara Skipper, at bskipper@leakeyisd.net. Current auction consists of a Kichen Aid Mixer (Blue), hand mixers, desk, filing cabinets, table, and old television sets. All items are sold “as is” and may or may not be in working condition.

Future auctions will consist of small used kitchen appliances, pots and pans, dishes, tables, paper shredder, chairs, and desks.

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The Nueces Canyon Consolidated Independent School District’s (N.C.C.I.S.D.) delinquent tax collection law firm, Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, L.L.P. announces its continued aggressive approach for the district’s 2013 taxes that became delinquent on February 1. The law firm is mailing over 400 notices to delinquent taxpayers in July advising them to pay their taxes or risk the cost of being sued and having their property seized and sold to pay the taxes. To avoid litigation and make payment arrangements, please contact the N.C.C.I.S.D. Tax Office by phone at (830)234-3480 or in person at 200 Taylor Street, Barksdale, Texas 78828 between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Taxpayers may also mail their payments to P.O. Box 73, Barksdale, Texas 78828.

Eligibility Requirements for American Legion Membership

If you are currently on active duty, serving the United States honorably, anywhere in the world, or have served honorably during any of the following eligible war eras, we invite you to become a member of The American Legion. National Guard and Reservists having been Federally activated (including basic training) during these same war eras also meet the eligibility requirements. Please contact Jack Hallum at 232-4449 or J.D. Martinez 956-373-2870 for assistance in joining Post 489 in Leakey.

• Aug. 2, 1990 to today (Gulf War / War On Terrorism) • Dec. 20, 1989 to Jan. 31, 1990 (Panama) • Aug. 24, 1982 to July 31, 1984 (Lebanon / Grenada) • Feb. 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975 (Vietnam War) • June 25, 1950 to Jan. 31, 1955 (Korean War) • Dec. 7, 1941 to Dec. 31, 1946 (World War II)

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

Frio Canyon EMS, Inc.

June 2014 Report We answered 23 calls for help 15 calls were for folk who had been injured. 9 were falls and 5 were motor vehicle accidents.

8 calls were for folks who were ill.

10 of our calls were for local people and 13 were for visitors.

We transported 10 patients to Uvalde Memorial Hospital in Uvalde, 4 patients were taken to Peterson Regional Medical Center in Kerrville, 2 patients were sent to San Antonio by Helicopter.

Answering calls this month were: Medics Karen Barnum, Dianne Rogers, Steve Gray, Shelly Collins, Sherri Sollers, Drivers, Jon Burchard, Mark Rutherford, David Ullman, Justin Wells. We are still in need of Drivers & Medics, Please call office if interested.

830-232-5299 We are in need of a new Ambulance as our old one has incurred so many mechanical problems; we deemed it unsafe and took it out of service. We have ordered a new one and the company we ordered it from has sent us a temporary one to be used only in dire situations as it too is old but will run safely. We will need help to pay for the new ambulance so please if you can send donations to our office at PO Box 803, Leakey, TX 78873.

Would also like to say thanks again to our VFD and our Sheriff office for always being there when we need help loading Patients, preparing Landing Zones and controlling traffic.

Thanks, Frio Canyon EMS Crew and Board of Directors.

Texas Sales Tax Holiday is Aug. 8 to 10 (AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Susan Combs reminds shoppers they can save money on certain items priced under $100 during the state’s annual sales tax holiday. This year, the sales tax holiday is scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 8 -10.

The law exempts most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced under $100 from sales tax, which could save shoppers about $8 on every $100 they spend during the weekend.

“Families gearing up for the new school year will not pay any sales tax for many back-to-school items ranging from pens to blue jeans,” Combs said. “When the back-to-school list is long and the money is short, it can be difficult for Texas families. We hope this tax break will help ease that burden.”

Lists of apparel and school supplies that may be purchased tax free can be found on the Comptroller’s website at www.TexasTaxHoliday.org.

This year, shoppers will save an estimated $82.7 million in state and local sales taxes during the Sales Tax Holiday.The tax holiday weekend has been an annual event since 1999.

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

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UPDATE ON IMMIGRANT CHILDREN Obama said Wednesday that visiting facilities where the children are processed and detained would be little more than a photo opportunity.

“There’s nothing that is taking place down there that I am not intimately aware of and briefed on.

This isn’t theater. This is a problem,” Obama said Wednesday. Even some Democrats were critical of the decision. U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, said on CNN’s “New Day” that it’s important for Obama to see what the children are going through. “I’m interested in him looking at the kids. The kids that I’ve talked to, little innocent boys and girls that have come, have traveled over 1,000 miles, that onethird of the girls have been abused and raped on the way up here,” he said. “The last young kid was an 11-yearold little boy from Guatemala that died of dehydration. That is the face that I want him to see. Don’t take any cameras, Mr. President, but go down there and see what we’re facing.”

Republican, Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, said the United States should immediately fly the children back to their home countries. It would cost less and signal U.S. intolerance for those who enter the country illegally, he said. Obama’s emergency funding request seeks $1.6 billion to bolster customs and border efforts as well as crack down on smugglers.

Another $300 million would go to help Mexico and Central American governments counter claims by smugglers to desperate parents that U.S. officials won’t send their

children back. “While we intend to do the right thing by these children, their parents need to know that this is an incredibly dangerous situation and it is unlikely that their children will be able to stay,” Obama said. The request also includes $1.8 billion to provide care for unaccompanied children crossing the border I disagree with Mr. Obama’s plan!

Give $300 million dollars to other governments…”hoping” they will do with it what we want them to is naïve in the grand scheme of things. We have created a problem where babies are begging for our help. Desperate parents have sent their children on this dangerous trek with notes pinned to orphaned toddlers begging for asylum.

First Lady of Honduras spent the last three days in the Rio Grande Valley

touring federal facilities where thousands of undocumented immigrants are being held. The Rio Grande Valley is the hot spot of illegal crossing. She made a plea to parents to stop sending their children with traffickers. The families are paying between $5,000.00 to $25,000.00 per child for traffickers to get them across the US border. The plan includes birth control for most girls 12 and over because they know they will be raped. This is an untenable situation, left to a greedy and incompetent government that we currently have in place!

So the update this week is that the children are still coming…we still don’t know what to do with them. Republicans and Democrats are still posturing and arguing and the crisis continues to mount… More next week.

Edwards County Commissioner’s Corner Here it is the middle of July already and before you know it school will be starting again and soon after we will begin to feel the chill of Fall. I guess it seems a bit strange to be talking about cooler weather in the middle of July. However, it will be here before long and while I now complain about the summer heat, I will then start complaining about the winter cold. I seem to remember that when I was quite a bit younger neither the heat or the cold bothered me all that much.

Now as I grow older, my body likes neither.

Last week, we held our first Commissioners’ Court in the newly remodeled Courthouse.

If you have not had opportunity to tour the building, I would suggest that you do so. Unfortunately, the acoustics in the Courtroom leave much to be desired and if more than one person is talking at the same time it is difficult to understand what is being said. I guess that I should say I think it is the acoustics and not just my hearing.

Anyway, the meeting was fairly routine with

Membership Have you paid your dues yet? If not, please mail your check for $24 (per family) to the Library, or drop it off at the front desk.

Our membership year runs from April – March.

County Commissioners’ Court Representatives of the Real County Public Library (Eileen Bell and Mary Forman) and Camp Wood Public Library (Dixie Frizzell) provided a

no major items on the agenda. Even at that, we took no action on several items simply because we did not have all of the necessary information to make decisions. One of the items on the agenda that we did complete was a decision to display the words “In God We Trust” in a prominent location in the Courthouse. Commissioner Epperson asked that we place this item on the agenda and that we pass a resolution in support of placing the wording in the Courthouse. After passing the resolution, we initially looks at posting the wording in the Courtroom but after discussion we felt that many visitors to the Courthouse might not see the words so it was decided to find the most prominent place and display the wording there.

The County received official approval from TXDOT on the grant funding this last week. Hopefully, in the next few days we can begin work on the streets in Barksdale.

Once we begin, we asked for your patience while we complete the project. It is hoped

brief update on our respective libraries and their activities over the past year at the June 2 meeting.

Fundraising · Thanks to all of our volunteers and attendees who made the Memorial Day Weekend Cowboy Breakfast a great success! Special thanks to our event chair, Carl Wood!! · The FOL Board has decided to discontinue the Fall Tour of

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that we can finish up prior to the beginning of school.

In the next few days we should receive the certified appraisals from the Edwards Central Appraisal District and while we have already begun work on next year’s budget, we now have the ability to expedite the process. While I have had a few individuals contact me related to this issue, I had hoped for more community involvement in the process. After all it is your money as well as mine (tax money) that we will be spending.

This week’s quote comes from Robert Half who said “People try to live within their income so they can afford to pay taxes to a government that can’t live within its income.”

As always, if you have comments on this article or other County related issues, feel free to contact me either on my cell (210) 912-8481 or via email at burrogone@yahoo.com

Homes event. This will allow us to focus our fundraising efforts on our two key fundraisers: The Benefit Gala and the Cowboy Breakfast. · Mark your calendar for the 2015 Benefit Gala. It will be held on Saturday, February 14 at the Pecan Farm, and the theme is “Love Your Library!”

Annual Member Meeting Our annual member meeting will be coming up in August.

We will send out more information as it draws closer.

This is the meeting at which officers and Board members are elected.

Library Activities · Welcome to our two newest Substitute Librarians, Crystal Salazar and Janet Wells. They, along with Jackie Thomas, staff the Library on Saturdays and whenever Eileen or Gale is out. · There is a lot going on at the Library this summer, including the Summer Reading Challenge, Summer Reading Program during July, and Computer Classes. Look at the attached list – and thank your library staff and volunteers for all their hard work next time you see them!

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Water News and River Flows On the west prong of the Frio River; the Rancho Real crossing had a flow of 3,780 gpm this reading compared to a flow of 3,901 gpm last measurement. The Kent Creek crossing showed a small decrease since last measurement with a flow of 630 gpm this month down from a flow of 863 gpm last measurement.

Nueces River flows were also taken on July 10th with both locations showing decreases from the last measurement.

McDonalds Crossing was at 12,749 gpm last month and decreased to a flow of 8675 gpm this measurement. The Nueces

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River Dam on Highway 55 south of Camp Wood had a flow of 19,050 gpm last reading and decreased to a flow of 10,340 gpm this month. The water level is low enough here that most of the old bridge is out of the water.

As I am completing this article on Friday the 11th of July it is raining slightly and the temperature is a mild 69º. Not a bad morning for July in Southwest Texas. Remember

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Securing the Border Must be Top Priority

By Governor Rick Perry

President Obama’s appropriations request only deals with one aspect of the current crisis on our southern border, while barely addressing its root cause: an unsecured border.

Of the $3.7 billion in President Obama’s request, only a small fraction is directly dedicated to border security efforts, which are absolutely essential to resolving this crisis, and avoiding more such crises in the future.

Everything else is only treating a symptom of a much-larger problem. And as we know with treating symptoms, the problems will continue until the root cause is resolved.

As governor of Texas, I’ve been to the border many times, including a June trip to visit a detention facility in McAllen, Texas.

The true humanitarian disaster has to be

seen to be understood, which is why it’s essential the president make his own trip there as soon as possible.

The fact is, this is a crisis created by failed federal policy, and a lack of will to dedicate the resources necessary to secure the border, once and for all.

This has been a problem for a long time.

In Texas, we’ve spent more than $500 million since 2005 to supplement border protection, fighting transnational gangs and drug cartels conducting criminal activities in the border region. With the influx of immigrants further straining the existing federal resources that already weren’t sufficient for the job, we’ve expanded our efforts to combat those elements seeking to take advantage of the situation.

President Obama should make securing

the border the top priority in resolving this crisis. To begin with, he should send 1,000 National Guard troops to the Texas-Mexico border to support operations until sufficient Border Patrol agents can be hired, trained and deployed.

He should also direct the Federal Aviation Administration to allow drone flights along the border to identify and track those engaging in drug or human trafficking.

Ignoring the core problem will only cause more hardship, encouraging more people to leave their families and risk their lives to cross a desert in the middle of summer.

My hope is that Congress will expand measures that will enable us to finally secure the border, and that President Obama will sign it into law.

Statement by Perry in Support of Israel Gov. Rick Perry issued the following statement supporting Israel in its ongoing conflict with Hamas: “Israel has an absolute right and responsibility to defend its people against any and all terrorist attacks, including the vicious rocket attacks by Hamas and other

terrorist groups against civilian targets in Israel’s cities and towns. As Israel’s longtime friend and partner, it’s the United States’ responsibility and honor to stand with the Israeli people during this difficult time. Israel is our closest ally in the Middle East, and we offer our complete solidarity

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Have a Safe Summer Summer is here, and that means it’s a great time to get outdoors. Whether you’re in the backyard, hitting the pool, or enjoying Texas’ clean rivers, lakes, and bays, here are some ways to help keep you and your family healthy and safe this summer. When outside, make sure to protect yourself from the sun. Applying sunscreen 30 minutes prior to going outside can ensure that it stays applied when around water. For the best results, look for sunscreens that contain both UVA and UVB protection.

Also beware of bugs. Warmer temperatures attract mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas which can transmit diseases like West Nile and Lyme disease. To keep pesky bugs away, apply a repellant that contains DEET or oil

from lemon eucalyptus.

Mosquitos are attracted to standing water, so toss out any open container from your yard that you can do without. When having a backyard barbecue, be sure to keep food and drinks in separate coolers.

Preheat grill for 20 to 30 minutes before using. To ensure the meat has cooked completely, check the internal temperature by using a meat thermometer.

Also make sure you comply with any local burn bans Use caution when swimming. Children are strongly encouraged to wear life

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Don’t forget about your pets! If they are outside on a hot day, make sure they have a shady spot. Doghouses are not good shelter during the summer, because they trap heat.

Fill a child’s wading pool with fresh water where your pet can cool off. Never leave a pet in a closed vehicle on a hot day; the temperature inside a car can rise to over 100 degrees in just a matter of minutes.

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Sure, winter is a prime time for feeding birds—natural foods are less abundant and cold weather makes windowside birding that much more inviting. But birds flock to feeders in summer, too— especially in midsummer, after they’ve fledged a brood from their nest and they’ve got new mouths to feed.

Summer bird feeding can bring you different species, such as Neotropical migrants that aren’t around in winter. It’s also a fun time to try offering some different kinds of foods. Here are some tips for creating a summertime backyard buffet that might bring a few new faces to your feeders.

A Ruby-throated Hummingbird enjoys feeding from a red hummingbird feeder.

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Nectar for Hummingbirds Attracting hummingbirds to your yard can be as easy as hanging a hummingbird feeder and filling it with a sugar water solution (1/4 cup sugar per cup of water). There’s no reason to add food coloring to turn the water red; you’re providing a substitute for flower nectar, which is clear.

Don’t locate the feeder in direct sun, as the sugar water will spoil rapidly. In the shade your sugar water should last two or three days, except for very hot days, in which case it’s wise to change your hummingbird feeder water daily.

Why are hummingbird feeders red? It’s not because hummingbirds are inherently attracted to the color red, because these peripatetic featherweights feed on flowers of many colors: white, purple, yellow, red, even ultraviolet colors that we can’t see. But the key here lies in the eyesight of nectar-feeding insects, not hummingbirds. Bees, wasps, and butterflies are better at locating pale-colored flowers than red flowers. In nature, red flowers tend to have more nectar in them, because they aren’t being visited as often by insects. So hummingbirds are indeed attracted to red, not because they can see it better, but because they have learned from experience that red flowers tend to have more nectar than flowers of other colors.

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Why do orioles love fruit? It could be that they develop a sweet tooth while wintering in Central America, where they forage for a variety of wild fruits in tropical forests. Orioles sometimes use their slender beaks to feed in an unusual way, called gaping: they stab the closed bill into soft fruits, then open their mouths to cut a juicy swath from which they drink with their brushy-tipped tongues.

Sunflower Seeds for Grosbeaks Grosbeaks are one of the best reasons to keep your seed feeders stocked in summer. The males are handsome, decked out in black-andwhite formal wear with a pop of color (a red chest patch for Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, warm

cinnamon–orange bodies for Black-headed Grosbeaks). Females of both species are drab mottled brown and may be confused with finches or sparrows. Grosbeaks are seed-eating machines. They’ll eat millet but their favorite is good ol’ black-oil sunflower seeds.

Why are grosbeak beaks so big? The better to eat large seeds with, my dear. Grosbeaks are one of the classic birds with beaks that indicate what they eat—big, sturdy beaks are best for crushing seed hulls. Those beaks are also mighty good at crushing insects and grasshoppers, another primary food source. A female grosbeak’s big beak is the first clue that you’re not looking at a finch or a sparrow, both of which have decidedly more petite beaks.

Insectivores like this Eastern Bluebird always welcome a mealworm snack. Photo by Lindell Dillon via Birdshare.

Mealworms for Bluebirds Many people entice bluebirds to take up residence on their property by putting up nest boxes (also called birdhouses). If you have bluebirds in your neighborhood, you can get an up-close look at them by setting a few mealworms out on your platform feeder. Bluebirds are insectivores, and an offering of a few mealworms—alive or dried— is a protein boost that’s hard to resist, especially during the energyintensive breeding season.

What to do with leftover fishing bait? If you fish with wax worms, set them out for bluebirds. Mealworms and wax worms are interchangeable for bluebirds, and some folks even say bluebirds will pick through a pile of mealworms to eat the wax worms first.

Safety Tips for Feeding Birds Seed in the Summer

Rose-breasted Grosbeaks’ big beaks make short work of crushing seed hulls. Photo by Robin Arnold via Birdshare.

Dr. David Bonter has been studying feeder birds at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology for over a decade. In the course of his research, he fills and maintains more than a dozen bird feeders around Ithaca, New York. Here are his tips for safe bird feeding in summer.

• Keep your seed dry. Hot, humid summer weather creates the potential for mold. “Some molds produce the byproduct aflatoxin, which is fatal to birds,” Bonter says. He suggests filling feeders halfway in summer and refilling frequently, instead of packing feeders full so the seed sits for long periods. If you find mold on your seed, get rid of it.

• Move feeders occasionally. Concentrations of seed hulls and bird droppings under a feeder can lead to outbreaks of salmonellosis, a bacterial sickness that can affect birds (and people). Move feeders around the yard and don’t allow waste to build up in one area.

• Put suet in the shade. Some packaged suet comes in nomelt varieties, but even these can spoil or become soft and foul a bird’s feathers in high heat. Keep suet in cool places.

Or, switch to a hummingbird feeder in summer.

• Clean your feeders regularly. Washing feeders roughly every two weeks with a 10 percent bleach solution will keep your feeders both attractive and healthy for your guests.

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THANK YOU TO all our friends and family because of YOU it was a huge success. We are truly blessed and thank our Lord up above that we live in a community that is so giving and helpful. Thank you for your continued support, PRAYERS, love and generosity. God bless each and everyone of you.

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was one tall order.

The rangers that rode with him were a bunch of really tuff men but then at that time in Texas you had to be tuff to survive. There were the bad and the good. McNelly and his men were to tame the bad.

Author and historian, Chuck Parson describes one of the men that rode with McNelly as, “a learned and witty writer who sent back letters, poems and reports for publication in the Austin newspapers.”

Though he wrote like a Shakespearean writer, this one ranger was one tuff cookie. His identity and story remained a mystery for many years but through the research of Chuck Parson and Clay Coppedge, his story emerged.

Thankfully, researchers were able to follow the life of this young man through his Texas Ranger muster records. His parents, Thomas and Harriett Robinson had two children, Thomas C. and Mary E. The family lived quite well prior to the Civil War and then like most, their lives collapsed in ruin. Thomas C. was born on November 27, 1847 in Campbell County, Virginia. Even though they were a farming family, their wealth allowed young Thomas to receive a good education, which in turn supported his writing skills.

Thomas, while in his twenties and probably not planned, left Virginia because of conflicts with a neighbor named Mitchell over the neighbor’s sister. Like many people in trouble at that day and age, to avoid the issues, he went to Texas. In Texas in the 1870’s the main issue was scratching out a living, dodging outlaw bullets and keeping your scalp.

He arrived in Austin and wrote for the Austin Statesman, signing his work as “Pidge.” Why did he use the name Pidge? Well, it appears that the nickname of his love in Virginia was “Pidgie” Mitchell, so did he sign his work as Pidge in honor of her, or to snub the family that drove him away? He also used the name of T. Chanders. Perhaps he feared that his love’s family was still after him.

He had three documented careers while in Texas; a cowboy, a newspaper reporter and a Texas Ranger. Upon joining the Rangers under McNelly, he began using his given name but still signed his letters and reports to the papers as Pidge. He used this “nom de plume” from April 26, 1874 to March 31, 1876.

The following excerpt is from his first letter printed in the Statesman dated April 26, 1874. In this letter, we discover one of the reasons for his “nom de plume;” he wanted to be like everyone else! Written at the time he was a cowboy, “…not a man in the party knew, or wished to know the name of any other man, but each one has a nom de fantasie which answered every purpose; besides every State in the Union.”

I wish that there was enough room to add all of his writings but I guess you will have to purchase Parson’s book if you are interested.

His documented life of a cowboy is interesting but it appears that his search for adventure and better job headed him in the direction of the Texas Rangers.

T. Chanders (aka Pidge, aka Thomas Robinson) met Captain Leander McNelly in Austin. It is not known when or if McNelly knew of the alias or knew of Pidge’s writing skills. He probably did but it is just not documented and McNelly would have had to have given his permission for Pidge to continue writing for the papers, which Pidge continued to do.

After Pidge met McNelly, he recruited eight other men to travel with him to Burton, Texas, McNelly’s home. From there they rode for the “seat of the war”, Cuero, Texas to control the infamous Taylor- Sutton Feud.

A report from the Statesman probably written by Pidge states, “…We trust that the boys may return home in due time to gladden the hearts of the girls who shed tears as the boys ‘lit out’ for the war in DeWitt county.”

Later, while still in De Witt county, McNelly felt it necessary to have a commissioned officer and suggested that T. C. Robinson, (aka T. Chanders, aka Pidge) fill the position. Following a request

by the editors of the Statesman, Pidge picked up his pen to document the scenes of the life of the Rangers in DeWitt County, and the wit in his writing clearly depicts the “goings-on” there.

The extra-long report humorously ends, “…if I live and do well, will write again in a week; if otherwise, adieu pour toujours.

PIDGE” The outlaw John Wesley Hardin was a pal of the Taylor Clan.

Pidge stated that, “If I ever see him, I will try to survive it.”

One of the rhymes that he sent to the Statesman about the TaylorSutton Feud is explanatory as to the feeling of most of the people in and around DeWitt County.

“It was an ancient farmer man, And he stoppeth one of three: ‘By thy Colt’s improved and Henry gun I pray thee tell to me If you belong to the Sutton gang Or the Taylor companie?”

One of his last reports from DeWitt County dated December of 1874 indicates that things were settling somewhat. The company moved on and Pidge would spend the rest of his time on the Rio Grande Frontier.

On October 3, 1875, he began to report about the Rio Grande Frontier. He must not have been too happy there because of the last stanza of the following poem reads: “I’ve driven thee from many a land, Have followed fast and followed well, But I had rather live in h_ll Than anchor on the Rio Grande.”

The revolution along the Rio Grande was bloody between the Mexicans and the Rangers. The Rangers were very busy. You can read about this time in the book, “Taming the Nueces Strip.”

Pidge’s last post appeared in the Daily State Gazette on March 31, 1876. His last P.S. in this report states, “I am going home to spend my pay, shall leave on next steamer, will write you from New Orleans.”

Pidge arrived in Virginia April 1, 1876. Did he have thoughts of stealing his sweetheart Pidgie Mitchell away? Well, that would not happen until the threats of a duel with her brother Jesse Mitchell were laid to rest.

Pidge probably felt a little ahead of the game because of his two years as a Texas Ranger but that was not to be.

Pidge located Mitchell and the gunfight ensued. Pidge carried a Navy Colt, property of the State of Texas and a hideout derringer.

Surely, Mitchell felt a little intimidated when Pidge cocked the Navy Colt. Both men fired at the same time. A written account states that Mitchell’s shot hit Pidge in the abdomen. The shot from the Navy Colt hit Mitchell in the right hand. The second shot from the Navy Colt entered the breast of Mitchell. Pidge then pulled his hideout and shot Mitchell in the bowels.

Pidge died of his wounds and Mitchell recovered. At his death, Pidge owed the State of Texas $16.50 for the Navy Colt.

Mitchell continued to harass Pidge’s sister over the land that they owned until she filed charges. Mitchell spent time in prison for harassment. Pidgie E. Mitchell, the love of Pidge’s life, married and moved away. When released from prison Jesse Mitchell married and he died at the age of fifty-four.

They buried Pidge in the Robinson family cemetery located half way between Lynchburg and Rustburg, Virginia. His stone reads: In Memory of “PIDGE” Lieut. Co. A. Texas Rangers Born Nov’r 27, 1846 Died April 3, 1876 A devoted Son and Brother, A True Friend and brave Soldier rests here.

Green be the turf above thee, Friend of my better days; None knew thee but to love thee, None named thee but in praise.

Chuck Parson visited the grave and remarked about Pidge’s stone, “At the top is a hand holding a pistol—not, as one might expect, a weeping willow tree or an open Bible, or a closed book signifying that life has closed, but a carved representation of the Navy Colt, property of the state of Texas.”

You can purchase Chuck Parson’s book, “Pidge, Texas Ranger” and “Taming the Nueces Strip” at www.amazon.com

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O B I T U A R I E S Samuel Clifford Spurgeon (June 28, 1922 - July 11, 2014)

Samuel Clifford Spurgeon of San Antonio, formerly of Uvalde, passed away on July 11, 2014 at his residence at the age of 92. He was born on June 28, 1922 in Brownwood, TX to Harvey Samuel and Leona (Clifford) Spurgeon.

He was a graduate of Uvalde High School and he started his military career upon graduation. He enlisted in the Army in 1941, and in 1942 he volunteered to be transferred to the Martin Aircraft Co. to learn how to service bombers because he had dreamed of becoming a flyer since the age of ten. By April 1943, he had graduated and was sent to Austin, TX to learn to fly. He decided to stay in the service, and did so for 23 years.

He retired at that time with the rank of Major. The family stated that it was Sam’s love of flying which kept him going. He

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participated in all four major invasions in Europe. According to the family, Sam enjoyed his service to his country and had no regrets. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Marcella Rambie Spurgeon of San Antonio; daughter, Sandra Pastore of New Jersey; son, Alan Spurgeon and wife, Jay of Seattle, WA; sisters, Wanda Stein of LaCoste, TX; Maxine Howard of Uvalde; Faye Henry and husband, Bud of Sabinal; and Margie Rambo of Junction; stepchildren, Ron Copenhaver and wife, Kelly of California; Bill Copenhaver; Guy Copenhaver and wife, Lori; and Karen Spencer and husband, Joe, all of San Antonio; and Candy Loessburg and husband, James of Uvalde; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Herman and Lynn Spurgeon; sister, Betty Muecke; and son, Samuel “Cliff” Spurgeon, Jr. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, July 17, 2014 at 4:00 PM at Uvalde Cemetery

BIBLE STUDY ON DANIEL AND REVELATION

Frio Canyon Baptist will begin a Bible Study on Daniel and Revelation beginning on May 4th at 6p.m. The study will be held each Sunday evening of each month. Daniel, Chapter 2 and 7 thru 12 will be included as well as all 22 Chapters of Revelation. Historical material and facts from extra-biblical sources will be used to add to the understanding of the Biblical text. This will be an excellent opportunity for young and old, Christians, and anyone seeking answers to life’s most serious questions, especially what God’s Word says about the future.

Come join us, bring your personal Bible. Dr. Jim O’Dell, who will be leading the study, invites anyone in the Del Rio Uvalde Association to join them whenever possible.

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by Tracy Renee Lee

”The beauty of Elvis’ voice has filled our chapel this morning, the sweetness of his words has filled our hearts, but those of us who have witnessed the love story of Milton and Mona Gay, realize this morning, that even the unparalleled talent of this great vocalist has failed to express its sacred grandeur. ”Wow, what an opening statement at a funeral service.

I met my client nearly four years ago as we buried his brother.

My client is a kind and dear man in his seventies. Throughout the years, I have seen him around town, and he has never failed to pull a faded and tattered picture from his wallet of his beautiful wife and tell me how much he loves her .Nearly three months ago, my client and his daughter came to my funeral home to make prearrangements for his wife.

Late last week, while directing a service for a different family, I received the dreaded call.The nurse on the other end of the line notified me that my client’s wife had died.I was heartbroken for him for I knew in his heart, his life had ended as Mona Gay drew, and then released her last breath.Unfortunately, I could not go to the nursing home myself, so I sent my dear husband in my stead to respectfully gather Mona Gay’s remains, and bring them back to the funeral home.All through the night, I worried about my client.I knew he was devastated over his loss.Even when one has anticipated the loss of a loved one who has been ill for quite some time, the actual occurrence of death is always dreadful.

Early the following morning, my client came to the funeral home to finalize the details of his beloved’s services.As he sat beside me, he reached into his wallet and pulled out the old, faded and tattered picture of his wife, that I had seen on many previous occasions.True as ever, his bright blue eyes radiated deep love as only true love can do.This day was different though, his eyes were

bluer, brighter and more deeply radiating as tears ran down his cheeks, and he spoke of his lost love.When it was time to leave, Milton could barely stand.His legs were weak, and his body seemed frail.

Milton and his daughter came early for their visitation.He was hesitant and did not want to see her in her casket.He was so heartbroken and did not think he could bear the anguish of this new life without her.He told me that he thought he might die too, and that his sorrow was too painful to survive.He apologized for crying, not realizing that his tears, his fears and his agonizing sadness were a great honor to his wife.

At the funeral, Milton’s strength failed him.He fell to his knees as he approached his beloved’s casket for the last moment they would share together.His tears and acclamations of tender love broke my heart, yet renewed my faith that love endures when all else fails.

The beauty of Elvis’s voice filled my chapel that morning, and the sweetness of his words filled my heart, but the love I had witnessed from Milton for his beloved Mona Gay will never be expressed through the earthly talent of a great vocalist.Their tender love was one of sacred grandeur.

My name is Tracy Renee Lee.I am a funeral director, author and freelance writer.I write books, weekly articles and brief tips on understanding and coping with grief.It is my life’s work to comfort the bereaved and help them live on.

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Understand the Bible FOR Yourself - who gives our authority; Heaven or man?

(Disclaimer: There is a lot of Scripture cited in the following article. Use your own Bible and read the citations for yourself. If you have questions or need help, please phone me or e-mail me and we can look at these things together. Ultimately though, you will be held accountable for how YOU understand these things. Don’t make things too complicated, it’s not! Charlie)

Charlie Gant Evangelist - Real County Church (830) 232 4777 P.O. Box 837, Leakey, TX 78873 charliegant@hotmail.com

When Jesus was asked about His authority He refused to answer (Matthew 21:23-27) because He knew that the religious leaders of His day were not ready to be honest and objective. We have the same problem today, unfortunately.

How do we establish the fact of what God wants today? Consider the following: I. Authority is NOT determined by: A. O.T. practices - Matthew 9:16; Hebrews 7:12; 8:7, 13; 9:15; 10:1, 9-12; Col 2:16-17 Animal sacrifices - Ephesians 2:14-16; Colossians 2:14-16 Tithing - 2 Corinthians 9:7 Instrumental music - 2 Chronicles 29:25; Colossians 3:16; Ephesians 5:19 What religious leaders say - Matthew 22:29; Romans 10:2-4; Matthew 7: 21-23 Traditions of men - Mark 7:6-9; Colossians 2:8, 20-23 (see vss 16-17) Desires of the congregation - Exodus 32; 1 Samuel 8; Matthew 27:22-25

E. Hoping for good results: (2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:3) Eve - Genesis 3:6 Uzzah - 2 Samuel 6:1-11 King Uzziah - 2 Chronicles 26:16-21 Nadab and Abihu - Leviticus 10:1-2 Working man - Numbers 15:32-36 II. Authority Comes from God OR Man - Matthew 21:23-27 A. Jesus has ALL authority Matthew 28:18; 1 Corinthians 15:27; 1 Timothy 6:15 B. Jesus is God’s ordained spokesman - Matthew 17:1-5; Hebrews 1:1-2 C. All men are to hear Him Deuteronomy 18:18-19; Acts 3:22-23 Going beyond His law is sinful - 2 John 9; Colossians 3:17; 1 John 3:4; John 12:48 Authority of Christ was written by the N.T. writers - John 15:20; 17:20 A. Peter - 2 Peter 3:1-2; 3:14-16 B. Paul - 1 Cor 14:37-38; 7:10; 1

Thessalonians 2:13 C. Luke - Acts 9:3-16; 26:14-18; Acts 15:7, 12, 13, 22, 28-29 IV. N.T. Christians followed God’s Word STRICTLY - 1 Corinthians 4:6 A. United in ONE teaching - Philippians 2:1-2; 3:15-18; 1 Corinthians 10; Ephesians 4:1-6 B. Writings were the last word - 2 Thessalonians 2:15; 3:6, 14; 2 Peter 3:14-16 C. The WORD is living and powerful - Hebrews 4:12; 1 Peter 1:22-25 V. Writers warned of a departure from God’s Word: A. Luke - Acts 20:29-30; Luke 18:8 B. Peter - 2 Peter 2:1-3 C. Paul - 1Timothy 4:1-6; 2 Timothy 3:1-7; 4:3-4 D. John - 1 John 4:1-3; 2 John 9-11 E. Jude - Jude 4, 16-21

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In Loving Memory of: Milton Huffman By: Ruth Sanderlin Clarice Satel

NEW HOPE AA/NA GROUP CAMP WOOD MONDAYS @ 7:00 Nueces Canyon Church of Christ INFO: 830-279-1039 or 830-591-8895 GRACE OF GOD AA/NA GROUP LEAKEY, TEXAS FRIDAYS @ 7:00 P.M. CHURCH IN THE VALLEY LITTLE BUILDING BEHIND CHURCH INFO:830-279-1039 or 830-591-8895

Come and Worship With Us St. Raymond Catholic Church 2nd and Mountain St. P O Box 989 Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.5852 Mass: 5:30pm Saturday 6:00 pm 1st and 3rd Wednesdays Parish Priest Fr. Sady Nelson Santana M Rectory: 830.683.2165 St. Mary Catholic Church Hwy 187 Vanderpool, TX Mass: 9:00am Saturday Contact:830.966.6268 St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church Camp Wood, TX Mass: 11:30am Sunday Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church 401 N Hwy 377 P O Box 877 Rocksprings, TX 78880 830.683.2165 Mass: 9:00am Sunday United Methodist Church

P O Box 417 419 N. Market Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.6266 Pastor: Doug Smith Sunday School: 9:45 am Worship: 10:50 am

Worship: 11:00am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wednesday Prayer: 7: 00pm Mon-Fri Daily Prayer 11:00am 830.232.5344

Reál County Church 121 Oak Hill Ste. 4 Leakey, Texas Sunday School: 10:00am Worship: 11:00am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00pm Preacher: Charlie Gant 830.232.4230 Frio Canyon Baptist Church Hwy 83 South Leakey, TX (830) 2325883 Sunday School: 9:45am Worship Service: 11: 00am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wed. Prayer: 7:00pm Pastor: Dan Wynn

Living Waters Church Hwy 1050 Utopia, TX 830.966.2426 Sunday School: 9:30 am Worship: 10:30 am Wednesday: 7:00pm Youth Alive: Saturday 7:00pm Youth Pastor James Jones Pastor Dr. Robert Richarz

First Baptist Church P O Box 56 Hwy 83N Leakey, TX Pastor: Mark Spaniel Bible Study: 10:00am

Church in the Valley Hwy 83 Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.6090 Pastor Ray Miller Sunday School: 9:45am Worship: 10:45am Evening: 6:00pm New Fellowship Church Hwy 337 and Camino Alto Leakey, TX 830.232.6770 Sunday School: 9:45am Come and Worship:10: 45am

Evening: 6:00pm Wednesday: 7:00pm Rawlyn Richter Pastor Godprints: 6:00pm Wednesday: 7:00pm Friday Fellowship Dinner 7pm Sabado Clases y Servicios Biblicos en Espanol 5pm Leakey Church of Christ One Block N of Courthouse Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.6933 Sunday School: 10:00am Come and Worship:10: 45am Evening: 6:00pm Wednesday: 7:00pm Concan Church of Christ Hwy 83 Concan 830.232.4058 Ministers: Paul Goodnight and Ray Melton Sunday School: 10:00am Com and Worship:11: 00am Evening: 6:00pm Wednesday: 7:00pm

Concan Baptist Mission Hwy 83 Concan, TX Worship: 9:30am Sunday School: 10:30am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wednesday Bible Study: 6:00pm Pastor Willis Adair New Beginnings in Christ 5947 FM 1120 Rio Frio, Texas Sunday Worship: 10: 30 am Sunday Evening : 6:00 pm Tuesday: 7:00 pm 830-232-5221 Cowboy Church in the Nueces River Canyon HWY 55 N @ Angel Wings Cafe’ PO Box 158 Barksdale, TX 78828 (830) 234-3180 or 2345170 5th Sunday 6:30 pm and Every Tuesday @ 6:30 pm

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Get a Walk-in Public Hunting Permit in August Looking for a place to hunt next season? When licenses for the new license year (September 1, 2014 -August 31, 2015) go on sale on August 15, purchase a $48 Annual Public Hunting (APH) Permit in addition to your hunting license, and you can have walk-in hunting access to over 1 million acres of land in 200 different areas of the state, including approximately 140 special dove and small game hunting units. Set your sights on deer, dove, feral hogs, quail, squirrel, turkey, waterfowl, and other game.

Many people don’t know about this do-it-yourself part of the public hunting program. For the entire license year, permit holders can go anywhere that is open to hunt species in season.

That includes all small-game leases on private lands, many wildlife management areas, U.S. Forest Service lands, and also

some state parks.

Walk-in hunting requires a little more planning and effort than drawn hunts: Look at the map booklet, figure out where you want to go and scout it.

For an idea of what to expect, see the map of Public Hunting Lands from the current hunting season (September 2, 2013-August 31, 2014). You’ll find clear maps with directions on how to get there, when you can go, what firearms you can use and what game you can harvest.

Youth under age 17 hunt free with a permitted adult. Permit holders are provided a Map Booklet for Public Hunting Lands listing available areas, facilities, maps, rules, and schedules.

APH Permits can be purchased for the new season beginning August 15 at TPWD law enforcement offices, at license vendors, by calling 1-800-TX-LIC-4U

Texas Game Warden Field Notes The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.

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Tattletale A Smith County game warden was contacted by a local landowner on the Neches River about a driver in a truck with noisy pipes shooting a rifle and shining a light across his pasture. Shortly after the warden began to observe the area, the truck returned and after a brief chase, the subjects were stopped. After the warden questioned the passenger, the driver admitted to shooting at some wild hogs. The warden called the landowner and asked him to check his property for freshly killed wildlife. While the warden drove back to where the hogs were shot, the passenger confessed to all of the events that night including a buck he shot.

When they arrived, the driver, who held the brand new spotlight, said they “may have shot a hog.” Then, after seeing the buck next to the landowner’s vehicle, the driver hung his head and said “Sir, can I tell you something...We shot that deer.” The subjects were arrested on eight charges ranging from littering to hunting without the consent of a landowner.

Gus’s Nose Knows A Brazos County game warden received a call from Bryan Police Department requesting that Gus the patrol service dog sniff a vehicle. When the game warden and Gus arrived at the location, they went straight to work searching the outside of the vehicle. Gus indicated two separate times on the driver’s side rear door handle. A police officer searched the vehicle and found a bag of marijuana in the rear door pocket. Charges pending for possession of marijuana.

Fish are Friends, not Bait Two game wardens were patrolling the Navidad River checking for recreational fishing and water safety violations during a local catfish tournament when they found a trotline holding several blue catfish. They watched the trotline from a distance and later that afternoon, three fishermen returned to check their line and were greeted by the wardens. The

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fishermen were questioned and asked if they were using the catfish as bait, but the men denied baiting their line with the game fish. The wardens explained that they had taken pictures of the catfish and the fishermen then admitted to baiting the trotline. The three men were issued citations for using game fish as bait.

Bragging Brings Trouble A Zapata County game warden received information from a partner, who was fishing on his day off, about some bow fishermen who said they had shot an alligator gar and one black bass. The warden located the boat that was described and after a brief water safety check, he found multiple water safety violations along with one illegally taken black bass.

Cases and restitution pending.

It Wasn’t Me Two Taylor County game wardens received a call about a man at Lake Fort Phantom with undersized crappie. They began to patrol the lake and made contact with the man, who said he had caught a few fish but not many. A fish basket was located nearby that contained seven crappiefour of which were undersized. The man claimed he leaves his fish basket at that location and sometimes people generously leave fish in it for him. Citations were issued for undersized crappie.

Sometimes You Shouldn’t Let the Good Times Roll A Montgomery County game warden responded to a call from the county sheriff’s office about a vehicle seen swerving into oncoming traffic and off the edge of the road.

The warden found the vehicle at a red light before it entered the highway staying on the shoulder of the road. When the car began to swerve, the warden stopped the vehicle and found it occupied by a man, his wife and three children. The driver staggered when he walked, used the car to maintain his balance and smelled strongly of alcohol. While speaking to the warden, the driver leaned heavily on the car and made it roll forward a small distance. The warden checked inside and saw that while the driver had turned the vehicle off, never placed it in park. The man was arrested for driving while intoxicated with child passengers.

Lipomas And Other Canine Lumps And Bumps

by Dr. Chris Pinney

Lipomas are relatively common tumors in dogs that can arise from fatty tissue anywhere in the body. Dachshunds, cocker spaniels, poodles, and terriers seem to be especially predisposed to these, but dogs of any size can come down with them as they get older. Lipomas present as soft, fluctuant round masses that are adhered tightly to surrounding tissue.

As a rule, lipomas rarely pose a health risk to a dog and surgical removal is usually not recommended, since they tend to recur after surgery and elsewhere on the body. However,

if they grow very large and mechanically interfere with the limbs, removal may

be necessary. Fortunately, the malignant form of fatty tumors, liposarcomas, are rare in dogs.

All dogs that develop lipomas should have their thyroid function checked. Also, putting a dog on a fat-reduction (weight loss) program will help shrink the size of the lipomas.

Sometimes, lipomas can form within the body cavities from fat adhered to body organs or from membranes lining the cavities.

These can form large spaceoccupying masses that can impinge on surrounding organs. In these instances, surgical removal is usually necessary (and curative).

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GRANNY’S KITCHEN BACK TO BASICS

BREAD WITH STEVIA AND ALTERNATIVE FLOUR (GLUTEN FREE)

By Elaine Padgett Carnegie

Not only does the stevia plant lower your blood-sugar, but it also helps your cells use insulin properly. I am still having the bitterness issue however, it is somewhat better. I think it is going to be a personal taste thing and trial and error may be the only answer!

Now for gluten free flours! Again it is a trial and error for taste and texture, so this week I am going to supply some of the gluten free flours that are available for you to do your own mix. They are separated into whole grain and white, nut and bean flours. Bean flours have a strong taste but go well in cornbreads and other meal based quick breads. Coconut flour saps the liquid from a recipe so you’ll have to add extra, while almond flour has fat in it so you will need to cut the fat in a recipe prepared with an almond flour mix.

WHOLE GRAIN-brown rice flour, buckwheat flour, corn flour, mesquite flour, millet flour, oat flour, quinoa flour, sorghum flour, sweet potato flour, teff flour WHITE FLOURS/STARCHES-arrowroot flour, cornstarch, potato flour, potato starch, sweet rice flour, tapioca flour, white rice flour NUT FLOURS-almond flour, chestnut flour, coconut flour, hazelnut flour BEAN FLOURS-fava bean flour, garbanzo bean flour, kinako (roasted soy bean) flour To make the gluten-free all-purpose flour mix use the whole-grain flours and white flours. Each of the flours absorbs water differently. Some flours have a particularly strong taste like mesquite or quinoa, so you want to use them in small doses. But you’ll find your way. Keep playing. This is really all about playing and your health. (Also, remember this: if you want to convert your favorite gluten recipe to gluten-free? Start by subbing about 3/4 cup of your flour mix for every 1 cup of all purpose flour.) Start baking! �

ORANGE-PINEAPPLE ZUCCHINI BREAD

PINEAPPLE ZUCCHINI BREAD

3 large eggs 1 cup canola oil 1 cup flour (or 3/4c gluten free mix) 1/2 tsp Vanilla 2 cups shredded zucchini (trim the ends but you don’t have to peel it) 1 cup drained crushed NO SUGAR ADDED pineapple 3 cups all purpose flour (or 2 c gluten free mix 2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp each of Cinnamon, Ginger, and Nutmeg 3/4 cup golden raisins 1 tsp Stevia Preheat oven to 350 F. Shred the zucchini in a food processor using your shredding blade.

Remove to a bowl and change the blade to a regular processing blade. *You can use a mixer but using your food processor saves on clean up. Add the eggs, oil, Stevia More Fiber, vanilla stevia and mix for about 2 – 3 minutes. Remove to a mixing bowl and stir in with a wooden spoon, the zucchini and pineapple. Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and spices into the mix and stir JUST until blended. Add the raisins and blend. Pour into prepared 2 loaf pans (coated with non stick) and bake 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Test with a knife to come out clean.

1/3 cup Canola oil 1 1/4 Flour (or 3⁄4 and 3 T gluten free blend) 2 Large eggs 1/2 cup Apple Cider 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup Almond flour 1 cup Brown Rice flour 3 tsp baking powder 2 tsp Xanthan Gum *A thickening agent and stabilizer.

2 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp salt 1/2 cup drained, crushed NO SUGAR ADDED pineapple 2 cups shredded zucchini (trim ends, you can leave the peel on if you want) zest of one orange. Then peel that orange and chop it up and add the entire thing to the mix 1 cup California Raisins 1 tsp Stevia Preheat the oven to 350 F. Coat loaf pans (2 of them) with non stick spray. Using the same process as above (the food processor to shred the zucchini -remove the zuc. to a bowl then use the food processor to mix), add the oil, Stevia, eggs, cider, vanilla stevia. Mix for about 2 – 3 minutes. Remove to a large bowl. Add the flours, baking powder, xanthan gum, spices, salt to the bowl and stir just until incorporated. Add the zucchini, pineapple, and orange. Stir until incorporated. Pour into prepared loaf pans and bake for 1 hr 15 min. to 1 hr 30 minutes. Test with a knife. Depending on how well you drained the pineapple and how moist the zucchini was, the bread may take longer to bake.

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Intersection of technology and health care improves patient care (BPT) - The health care industry is shifting its focus from volume to value, rewarding health care providers who offer higher quality, more efficient care. The goal is a transition from an outdated model focused on symptoms to one focused on the patient, improving overall population health through disease prevention and customized care.

Many health systems are adopting new technology to enable this evolution. Electronic health records (EHRs) allow health care providers to digitally store patient health information from multiple sources.

Nurse informaticists, an emerging profession at the intersection of technology and health care, help facilitate this data sharing across health care teams, enabling a more patient-centric, customized approach to care.

Seventy-five percent of health care providers would attribute improved patient care to EHRs, according to a 2012 study by the National Center for Health Statistics. Dr. Toni Hebda, professor in the Master of Science in Nursing degree program at Chamberlain College of Nursing, says nurse informaticists help make this possible.

“Nurse informaticists streamline information sharing allowing care teams of doctors, nurses and other health care professionals to work together more closely,” she explains. “Seamless function of EHRs means less time charting in records, more time caring and advocating for patients and improved continuity of care.”

Emmanuel Patrick Palma Jr., a registered nurse, is an implementation manager at a leading health care system north of Chicago. He works with an integrated EHR system now used in 70 percent of U.S. hospitals that no longer use paper charts to deliver patient care.

“I like to be the bridge between the nursing and IT sides of health care, knowing how to clinically and technically operate within the system,” he says.

“Patients appreciate that with EHRs, they can go to their primary care physician or the emergency room and all of their health care information is available to the nurses and physicians.

The care they receive is targeted to address their unique medical history and long-term wellness.”

Like many nurse informaticists, Palma began his career as a registered nurse before the informaticist role was formalized. He had a solid understanding of technology and assisted with EHR integration within the scope of his daily work.

Palma quickly became an expert on informatics but lacked the education required for a promotion within the organization.

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SOLD! 2.2 ACRES WITH 172+ FT. OF FRIO FRONTAGE! Neat as a pin, 3BR/2B DW. 1 car covered carport, with shed/workshop on slab, sidewalks, wood steps with landings to shady bank of Frio River, vacation rental potential! REDUCED $259,900.

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or doctorate degree in informatics. Subsequently, nursing informatics salaries are rising. The average nursing informatics salary grew from $69,500 in 2004 to $100,717 in 2014.

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“My nursing education at Chamberlain taught me that change happens every day; the only constant in life is change,” Palma says. “A nursing informaticist is a change agent who adapts to the transforming technology at hand to advance patient care and improve outcomes. Accept the change, embrace the change and advocate for the change.”

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1000 acre family ranch in Hill Country needs working couple to live on property and care for houses/grounds. Meal prep required when family is present. Job involves hands-on cleaning, maintenance, repairs, etc. 3BR home, utilities, vehicle provided. Medical Insurance after 90 days. Send resume to: GRB Ranches, P.O. Box 27386, Houston, Texas 77227 or email to: GRBRanches@outlook.com

Weatherization Assessor (QCI Certified)

The Community Council of South Central Texas, Inc. (CCSCT), a private non-profit, is seeking a Weatherization Assessor to direct and oversee the Weatherization Program for a 9 county service area including Uvalde, Val Verde, Edwards, Kinney, Real, Zavala, Maverick, Dimmit, and LaSalle counties.

Responsibilities include performing home assessments, energy audits, NEAT audits, historical preservation reviews and ensuring property and client eligibility in compliance with grant requirements.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and minimum of three (3) to five (5) years construction or related work experience (i.e. weatherization, carpentry, contracting, inspection, cost estimation, energy efficiency, home rehabilitation).

Applicant must possess BPI Certifications, OSHA 10, OSHA 30 and lead certification OR must have the hours needed to obtain certifications. Applicant must be willing to travel, pass a criminal background check and motor vehicle records check and relocate to the CCSCT service area. This position will be located in Uvalde, Texas. Interested applicants should submit resume and at least three references to: kpastrano@ccsct.org.

Weatherization Assessor (Entry Level)

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

16+/-, Electrical, water, Great View, Double Wide Mobile Home, located in Frio Canyon, $175,000, call 830486-8411 for more information

(3) High Bay Light Fixtures $150 for all three; (2) Mighty Mule 500-Gate Closers $300 for both Call 830-232-4811

FOR SALE

For Sale:

Invacare Electric Powered Lift Hospital Bed, Almost new, barely used, great condition, located in Leakey $1500, Call 830-232-6704

1998 Cardinal 27’ 5th Wheel.

Good condition. Slide out room, A/C, microwave, 2 axle, extras.

Near Leakey. $8,500. Shown by appointment. 210.367.6232.

2br/2b home on 3.72 acres near Sabinal River in Utopia, Tx. $249,000. Beautiful large trees and lots of fruit trees.

Call Shirley Welch with Baxter Real Estate 830-2794423

The Community Council of South Central Texas, Inc. (CCSCT), a private non-profit, is seeking a Weatherization Assessor to direct and oversee the Weatherization Program for a 9 county service area including Uvalde, Val Verde, Edwards, Kinney, Real, Zavala, Maverick, Dimmit, and LaSalle counties.

Responsibilities include performing home assessments, energy audits, NEAT audits, historical preservation reviews and ensuring property and client eligibility in compliance with grant requirements.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and minimum of one (1) to three (3) years (i.e. weatherization, carpentry, contracting, inspection, cost estimation, energy efficiency, home rehabilitation). Applicant must possess BPI Certifications, OSHA 10, OSHA 30 and lead certification OR must have the hours needed to obtain certifications. Applicant must be willing to travel, pass a criminal background check and motor vehicle records check and relocate to the CCSCT service area. This position will be located in Uvalde, Texas. Interested applicants should submit resume and at least three references to: kpastrano@ccsct.org.

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

MINI STORAGE $30 AND UP!!

830-232-5656 or 830-232-5290 FOR RENT

Large Commercial Bldg. (old video store in Leakey) Centrally located, restroom, CH/A,great business location $350/month.

Call 830-232-5656 or 830-232-5290

Weatherization Assistant

The Community Council of South Central Texas, Inc. (CCSCT), a private non-profit, is seeking a Weatherization Assistant to direct and oversee the Weatherization Program for a 9 county service area including Uvalde, Val Verde, Edwards, Kinney, Real, Zavala, Maverick, Dimmit, and LaSalle counties.

The Weatherization Assistant is responsible for assisting with the overall operations of the Weatherization Program including data entry and other administrative duties.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and minimum of one (1) to three (3) years clerical, administrative or related work experience. Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred. Applicant must be able to pass a criminal background check. This position will be located in Uvalde, Texas. Interested applicants should submit resume and at least three references to: kpastrano@ccsct.org.

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It is our policy to furnish 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 IN FRIO RIVER PLACE 1.8 acres on the Frio River small cabin. Only $263,900.

NEW LISTING! COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY! Nearly 16 acres on Highway 83 in Concan, with improvements. Only $298,000.

Approximately 15 acres on the river at Rio Frio. Close to everything! $479,000.

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

NEW LISTING Established retail building in like new condition. 1.5 acres on Hwy 83, Call for details.

SPRING HILL 3.52 acres with a beautiful view overlooking Leakey. City water, Price reduced to $59,900 HEARTSTONE, River front lots in the heart of Con Can, right at Arthur Crossing! River access lots available too! All Price ranges! Nightly rental allowed. Great investment and recreational opportunity.

THE RIDGE-Experience the Texas hill country at its finest w/ private access to your own beautiful Frio River park w/BBQ pavilion. Underground utilities WITH TCEQ APPROVED WATER SYSTEM, free roaming wildlife, hiking, biking & much more! This restricted subdivision offers great building sites for your dream home, retirement or vacation get-away.

B&B allowed. Call for a showing or take a drive out 4 mi. south on RR 1120. Prices start $87,500 THE RIDGE ESTABLISHED INCOME PRODUCER, the Bungalow 40 will sleep up to 25 persons. The perfect place to get away with an in ground pool, outdoor kitchen, and a river park. Established income producer with a great upside. $425,000.

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. $429,500.

PENDING!!! INCOME PRODUCING POTENTIAL OR PERFECT HIDEAWAY! Creek front living in Patterson Creek Estates. 3 bedroom 2 bath with beautiful deck overlooking Patterson Creek. Detached carport with 1⁄2 bath and workshop. Wood burning fireplace, built in appliances.

Great retirement home or potential income producer as a nightly rental. $265,000.

GREAT INCOME PRODUCER established nightly rental on the Frio River with great swimming hole, close to town, sleeps 13 comfortably. $375,000 PENDING!!! GREAT INCOME PRODUCER! La Hacienda, Four bedroom three bath home on the Sabinal River.

Established income producing property. Ten acres of land on the river, but close to town, a permanent water hole on the river. $499,000.

INCOME PRODUCING POTENTIAL OR PERFECT HIDEAWAY Like New 4 bedroom home with a pool on 10 acres in close proximity to Garner State Park. Beautiful long views from hillside location. This one has it all. $469,000.

GREAT INCOME PRODUCER IN THE HEART OF CON CAN, Three bedroom, 3 1⁄2 bath home on River Road. Income producing. Reduced to $299,000 FRIO PECAN FARM, PRICE REDUCED, GREAT INCOME PRODUCER 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 Con Can on Bear Creek. 3 bdrm 2 bth with bonus room, approx. 2,000 square feet, and large covered porches, large

detached garage/workshop. Great week end home or nightly rental near 7 bluff. $459,500.

244 ac located 2 miles west of Leakey. A little bit of everything, fields, mountains, old ranch house, rustic barn.

Fronts on FM 337 with Patterson Creek forming the southern boundary. Reason for selling, too many deer!!! Call for details.

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. $145,000 DEER CREEK lot with 5.31 restricted acres $64,500.

DEVILS CANYON 25 acres with blacktop frontage west of Leakey .Price reduced to $125,000 PENDING!!! FAIRVIEW RANCH Nearly 21 acres with 3 bdrm 2 bth manufactured home and 2 bdrm 2 bth cabin., large metal building. Turnkey living and hunting. Reduced to $158,500.

FRIO PECAN FARM managed rental with 2b/2ba, covered porch, beautiful Pecan grove, wildlife, price reduced to $160,000. Close to Leakey and walking distance to the river!

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

PENDING! FRIO RIVER PLACE Here is your chance to own a 3 bedroom 3.5 bath home on the banks of the Frio River. Like new and over 2 acres of beautiful land area. One of the largest homes you’ll find on the Frio. $569,000 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 TERRITORY This five acre building site on the Frio River can be yours today! Huge cypress trees line this blue water hole that is teeming with fish. Fronts on Highway 83 and the Frio River, private, yet close to town. Good restrictions, beautiful building site overlooking the river. $329,000 LOWER FRIO ESTATES, 2 bedroom one bath cottage on river front tract, $134,900 OAKMONT VILLAGE 2.21 acres of heavily wooded building site located just of FM 1120. $49,000 PENDING!!! RANCHO REAL River frontage with 22 1⁄2 acres for only $67,000.

RIVERTREE! Three bedroom, two bath home with built in appliances and central air and heat. Great condition and waiting for you. $175,000.

SHADY OAKS secluded, heavily wooded 3 acre tract with a view, only $62,900.

SPRING HILL 3.52 acres with a beautiful view overlooking Leakey. City water, Price reduced to $59,900 TWIN FORKS PRICE REDUCED 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 $89,900. Call today for a showing.

TWIN FORKS Two tree covered lots with owner financing available. $32,500 for one, or both for $59,900.

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

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

COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY, the historic Frio Canyon Theatre in downtown Leakey, Great location. $148,500.

Dub Suttle GRI, Broker - MEMBER: SAN ANTONIO BOARD OF REALTORS; UVALDE BOARD OF REALTORS; KERRVILLE BOARD OF REALTORS; AND THE DEL RIO BOARD OF REALTORS. We get maximum exposure for your property.

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.

Kathy Suttle GRI, – Broker Michael Rushing – Associate COME BY FOR ONE OF OUR Fred McNiel GRI, - Associate

COMPLETE LISTS OF PROPERTIES, CHECK US OUT ON THE WEBSITE OR SCAN THE QR CODE BELOW WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE!

1260 S US Hwy 83, Leakey, Tx. 1/2 mile south of Leakey city limits on US Hwy 83 830-232-5242 www.SuttleandCompany.com

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MORE JULY JUBILEE PARADE

TIRE AND WHEEL CONNECTION

photos by Bill Sames

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

www.frioriverproperties.com dickie@frioriverproperties.com

830.279.5973 2805 Highway 90 West Hondo, Texas 78861 830.426.TIRE (8473) www.TireandWheelConnection.com

At the Frio Pecan Farm Pavilion SUMMER HOURS Wednesday - Saturday 11a.m. - 9p.m.

(830) 232-5022 BEER & WINE AVAILABLE

SUNDAY LUNCH 11-2

Closed on Monday & Tuesday Dine In or Pick Up Leakey, Texas

PIZZAS Meat Lover’s, The Work’s, Vegetarian, Ultimate Cheese, Smoky Jo’s BBQ, Wings, Garlic Bread, Hamburger, Cheeseburger

830.988.FRIO (3746)

Office located 1/2 mile east of the Frio River on Texas 127 in Concan, Texas

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B uckhorn Bar & Grill

WHY DID THE CHICKEN CROSS THE ROAD? TO GET TO HIS NEW COOP!!

CHICKEN EARLS HAS A NEW COOP!!

EVERY TUESDAY

and Drive Thru Beverage Barn

www.thebuckhornbargrill.com

SAME CHICKEN * NEW LOCATION

FRIO PECAN FARM PAVILION RANCH ROAD 337 (1 MILE EAST OF INTERSECTION OF HWY 83) 232-5001 LEAKEY, TEXAS

Friday Night Family Jewels Band Saturday Night Rough River Band Bar and Grill

• Fresh Cut Steaks • Fresh Ground Beef • Deli Meats • Camping Supplies

OPEN SUNDAYS !!

9a.m.-8p.m.

Corner of 83 and 337 DOWNTOWN, LEAKEY, TEXAS

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

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

Sunday 11am-9pm Monday Closed Tuesday-Thursday 11am-10pm Friday 11am-12am Saturday 11am-1am

POOL TABLES, SHUFFLEBOARD, 5 BIG SCREEN TVS, DANCING

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Frio Canyon Chamber of Commerce

410 S Hwy 83 Leakey, TX 78873 Ph. 830-232-4553 Of�ice Hours-Lobby Mon-Thu 9:00 to 3:00 Fri 9:00 to 4:30

Of�ice Hours-Drive-Thru

Mon-Fri 9:00 to 4:30 Sat 9:00 to 12:00 Drive-Up ATM Located at Branch

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December 21, 2014 along with a two night stay in Dallas Dec 20th and 21st.

DRAWING TO BE HELD AT CHRISTMAS ON THE SQUARE

Also located inside Concan General Store

U.S. Hwy 83 & Tx. Hwy 127

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE FRIO CANYON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE