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July 25, 2018
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The 55th Annual Old Settlers Reunion It’s that time of year again – for the 55th Annual Old Settlers Reunion in the heart of downtown Camp Wood! This year’s Reunion will be held on Friday, August 5 and Saturday, August 6. The festivities will begin with the Ex-Students Reunion on Friday evening in Lindbergh park. The ex-students and teachers of Nueces Canyon, Camp Wood, Barksdale, Vance, Hackberry, etc. will rejoin for fellowship and fun. The festivities will begin at 7:00 p.m. On Saturday morning the festivities kick off at 10: 00 a.m. with the parade. The crowning of the Old Settlers King and Queen will begin at 11:00 a.m. in the park and immediately following will be the Pie and Salsa Auctions. Those wanting to enter the Pie and Salsa contests must have their entries to the stage at the park between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. on Saturday morning. There are two pie contests this year: Pecan Pie and Open Pies. There will be first, second and third place plaques given for the winners in the Pie and Salsa Contests.
by Kristi Powers
Throughout the day there will be games for kids, arts and crafts, and lots of food. There will also be a horse shoe and washer tournament. Stage entertainment this year will led by Tejano DJ Mario Rangel. He will be providing entertainment throughout the day along with beautiful “Florico Dancers”, the fantastic “In-A-Jam Bluegrass Band,” and San Antonio’s own “Cadence Cloggers.” Plan to spend your afternoon in the park listening and seeing some great performances! On Saturday evening there will be a Rodeo at the Bruce Park Arena starting at 7:00 p.m. The action will begin with the Joe Cox Barrel Race followed by the Fred Wall Bull Riding. At 9:00 p.m. on Friday there will be a street dance in front of the fire department building in
Camp wood. Everyone plan to come join us in Camp Wood, Texas on August 5th and 6th!
Real County Commissioner’s Court Enacts Burn Ban and Recognizes Health Center Week by Julie Becker
Somewhere in the West ............................ Page 7
On Monday July 23, 2018 Real County Commissioners voted to enact a Burn Ban for Real County. What was at first past over as a “No Action” item, Real County Commissioner Ramon Ybarra persisted and called for a vote on the Burn Ban. Ybarra and Commissioner Joe Connell voted in favor of the Burn Ban while Commissioners Manuel Rubio and Bryan Shackelford voted against a Burn Ban. The deciding vote was then cast by Real County Judge W.B. (Sonny) Sansom, Jr.. Sansom voted in favor of the Burn Ban. The
Ban will remain in effect for 30 days. Commissioners were presented with a Proclamation for the Community Health Development designating Health Center Week from August 13 – 17, 2018. (see article page 4). Commissioners tabled an item for action on a County Road and Bridge Fee until next month’s meeting. Commissioners approved Real County Sheriff’s and Constable Fees for civil services. With no further business court was adjourned.
Pictured LtoR: CHDI Board Member Nina Martinez, Chief Executive Officer Rachel Gonzales-Hanson, Commissioner Joe Connell, Judge Sansom, Commissioners Ramon Ybarra, Bryan Shackelford and Manuel Rubio
BEC Journeymen: Best in Texas! ............................ Page 4
JUST FOR GRINS
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INDEX Legals/Jail Register ... . Page 3Community News ......... Page 4-6 Feature Story ................ Page 7 Community Events.........Page 8-9 Obituaries ...................... Page 10 Classifieds ..................... Page 14
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BEC journeymen competed this weekend in the Texas Lineman’s Rodeo and received multiple awards including 1st place Overall, 1st place in the Cooperative Division, 1st place in Mystery Event, and 3rd place in 45+ Senior Division. Congratulations to the “Leakey Boys” for your hard work, dedication, and excellent representation of Bandera Electric Cooperative and Leakey, Texas. Representing BEC in the journeymen competition were Scott Downum, Javier Salazar and Jesse Salazar. Second and third place team finishers were Austin Energy and Centerpoint Energy respectively. In addition to several prizes each team received, TEEX Division Director, Ron Peddy presented team representatives with discounted tuition opportunities for an upcoming TEEX Lineman Academy.
Pictured LtoR: Scott Downum, Javier Salazar, Jesse Salazar and Ron Peddy
Sabinal ISD to offer full day Pre-K for 2018-2019 Starting this upcoming school year, Sabinal ISD will begin offering fullday Pre-Kindergarten for children who qualify. Pre-K is open to students who are 4 years old on or before September 1st and who meet at least one of the following eligibility standards: • Be educationally disadvantaged, which means a student’s family must be eligible to participate in the national free or reduced-price lunch program • Be homeless as defined by Federal law. • Unable to speak or comprehend
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English. Be in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. Have a parent who is an active duty member of the U.S. armed forces. Be the child of a person eligible for the Star of Texas Award as a peace officer, firefighter, or emergency medical first responder. Richard Grill, superintendent of schools, said the “our district is always looking for ways to improve student achievement, and by moving from a half-day program to a full day program will benefit our
student’s future academic success.” Students who will be 4 years old on or before September 1 are eligible for enrollment in Pre-K and may register at Sabinal Elementary from July 30th through August 10th from 8am until 3pm. To complete the registration process parents should provide the original copies of the child’s birth certificate, Social Security card, proof of residency such as a utility bill or rental agreement, and the child’s immunization record, which must be up to date. A driver’s license or other form of
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photo ID of the parent registering the child must also be presented. Copies of these will be made of the original documents at the time of registration. Parents enrolling their child in PreK must also bring proof of income, consisting of two most current check stubs for everyone employed/ receiving income residing in the household. For more information about PreK registration, call the Sabinal elementary school office at 830988-2436.
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JAIL REGISTER
Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report
July 15 - July 21, 2018
Evans,Aaron Bradley, 28 W/M, Leakey, Texas, A/O Sheriff Johnson, Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Member, A/D 7/17/2018, $4,000 Surety Bond; Cox, John Emil, 53 W/M, Barksdale, Texas, A/O Deputy Harvey, Criminal Mischief Impair/ Interrupt Public Service, A/D 7/21/2018, $4,000 PR Bond
July 15 - July 21, 2018 07/15/2018 @ • 0005 responded to Frio Pecan Farm in Leakey for a disturbance • 0100 responded to a residence on Pecan Drive in Leakey for a disturbance • 1407 responded to Ranch Road 337 West East of Camp Wood for loose live stock 07/16/2018 @ • 0128 responded to Twin Forks Estates in Leakey for loose livestock • 0827 responded to Ranch Road 337 West of Leakey for loose livestock • 2109 responded to a residence on Old Rocksprings Road north of Leakey for a Welfare check 07/17/2018 @ • 1136 responded to US Highway 83 south of Leakey for a motor vehicle accident • 1735 responded to a residence on West First Street in Camp Wood for a report of a burglary • 2203 responded to a residence on South Leon Klink Street in Camp Wood for a welfare check 07/18/2018 @ • 1854 responded to Ranch Road 336 North of Leakey for loose livestock • 1932 responded to a residence on East Third Street in Camp Wood to unlock a vehicle • 2132 responded to a residence on East First Street in Leakey for a gas leak 07/19/2018 @
Real County Law Officers Nathan T. Johnson, Sheriff Steven Castro, Deputy Sheriff Mark Cox, Deputy Sheriff Teddy Douthit, Deputy Sheriff Jonathan Ortiz, Deputy Sheriff Kevin Chisum, Real County Constable
Corporal Jake Sanchez, DPS Highway Patrol Alexander Robertson, DPS Highway Patrol Clint Graham, TPWD Game Warden
A/D - ARREST DATE A/O - ARRESTING OFFICER
Disclaimer: All print and other visual media is for informational purposes only. This information is considered public information under the Freedom of Information Act and the Public Records Act. Any indication of an arrest is not intended to imply or infer that such individual has been convicted of a crime. All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
HOLDING LIST Editor’s Note: This list is provided by Real County Sheriff’s Office, it lists subjects that are being held by Real County in contracted jail facilities awaiting trial INMATE
CURRENT CHARGE
COURT
Date of Arrest
Sentence
Sentence Date Paper Ready
Housed/Released
Shannon, Joshua Benjamin
Violation of Parole - Injury to a Child Causing Bodily Injury
District
9/7/2017
Bandera
Shannon, Joshua Benjamin
Violation of Probation - Burglary of a Habitation
District
10/13/2017
Bandera
Shannon, Joshua Benjamin
Possession of a Controlled Substance PG1 < 1G
District
2/6/2018
Bandera
Falcon, Mathew Eric
Hindering Apprehension
County 7/9/2018
60 Days CJT
7/9/2018
N/A
Bandera
Falcon, Mathew Eric
Possession of Marijuana <2oz
County 7/9/2018
60 Days CJT
7/9/2018
N/A
Bandera
Falcon, Mathew Eric
Burglary of a Building
Falcon, Mathew Eric
District
Released Date
Bandera
Burglary of a Coin Operated / Collection Machine
County 5/17/2018
Bandera
Falcon, Mathew Eric
Evading Arrest Detention
County 5/17/2018
Bandera
Falcon, Ashley Danielle
Failure to Appear - Evading Arrest
County 6/25/2018 60 Days CJT
7/9/2018
N/A
Bandera
Falcon, Ashley Danielle
Violation of Probation - Assault Causes Bodily Injury
County 6/25/2018 60 Days CJT
7/9/2018
N/A
Bandera
Falcon, Ashley Danielle
Evading Arrest Detention
County 7/9/2018
7/9/2018
N/A
Bandera
Ta, John Phuong
Violation of Probation - Evading Arrest/Detention W/Motor Vehicle
Ta, John Phuong
Violation of Probation - Possession of Marijuana < 2oz
County 6/25/2018 30 Days CJT
7/9/2018
N/A
Credit for Jail Time Served
7/9/2018
Ta, John Phuong
Violation of Probation - Driving While License Inv W/Prev Conv/Susp/W/O Fin Res
County 6/25/2018 30 Days CJT
7/9/2018
N/A
Credit for Jail Time Served
7/9/2018
Ta, John Phuong
Violation of Probation - Possession of Marijuana < 2oz
County 6/25/2018 45 Days CJT
7/9/2018
N/A
Bandera
Tomerlin,Christopher Aaron
Bond Forfeiture - Burglary Of Habitation
District
7/1/2018
Bandera
Tomerlin,Christopher Aaron
Violation Of Pre-Trial Supervision
District
7/1/2018
Bandera
Harlow, Bobby
Violation of Probation - False / Incorrect Information
District
7/2/2018
Woodruff,Robert David
Criminal Trespass ( 30 Day Jail Sentence )
Lockhart,David Wayne
VOP-Burglary of a Building
District
6/25/2018
County 7/9/2018 District
Age
Race / Sex
CURRENT CHARGE
Date of Detainer
30 Days CJT
7/11/2018
In Custody of
49
Theft of Property => $100 <$750 W/F Theft of Property => $100 <$750
Pitcher, John Truman
43
W/M Bond Forfeiture - Burglary of Habitation
10/20/2017
Pitcher, John Truman
43
W/M Bond Forfeiture - Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear
10/20/2017
Pitcher, John Truman
43
W/M Bond Forfeiture - Terrorist Threat
10/20/2017
Hosmer, Jonathan
44
W/M Violation of Probation - Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle
3/6/2018
Fritsch, Tiffannie Cherie
34
W/F Violation of Probation - Forgery
4/16/2018
Mendoza, Eduardo Carreon
22
W/M Violation of Probation - Escape
4/16/2018
Mendoza, Eduardo Carreon
22
W/M Theft of Property >1500<2000 CT2
4/16/2018
Isaaks, Kiersten
22
W/F Violation of Probation - Poss. CS PG1 < 1 Gram
4/17/2018
Travis County Jail, TX
Lewis, Kenneth
34
W/M Violation of Probation - False Report to Peace Officer
4/20/2018
San Jacinto County Jail, TX
Adams, Cameron
19
W/M Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear
5/11/2018
Jefferson County Jail, TX
Novak, John
28
W/M Violation of Pre Supervision Agreement
6/25/2018
Bexar County Jail, TX
Bort, Vincent Slade
30
W/M Violation of Probation - Burglary of Habitation
6/29/2018
Bexar County Jail, TX
Violation of Probation - Burglary of a Building of CT1
CA Bandera
McMahan, Khristy Anne
5/9/2017
337 RR 337 West P.O. Box 822 Leakey, Texas 78873 (830) 232-6294 (830) 433-1424 Published Each Wednesday Julie Becker/Editor/Publisher Billie Franklin, Sabinal Correspondent
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REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WANTED PERSONS AND FUGITIVES
7/9/2018
N/A
Bandera
U T P
Bandera
David Wayne Lockhart DOB 09-26-1994 VOP – Burglary of a Building – 1 Warrant
P A C
D E R U T
Charles J. Preece DOB 06-14-1985 Assault – 1 Warrant
Melissa Hirst DOB 06-12-1981 VOP – Theft – Bail Jumping – 2 Warrants
Capias Pro-Fine (Subjects CAN MAKE PAYOFF by contacting our office with cash, cashier’s check, or money order) Released / Transferred Date Released / Transferred to
Texas Department of Corrections Indiana Department of Corrections Indiana Department of Corrections Indiana Department of Corrections Medina County Jail, TX Texas Department of Corrections Texas Department of Corrections Texas Department of Corrections
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Aaron B. Evans DOB 06-20-1990 Assault Causing Bodily Injury – 1 Warrant
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DETAINER LIST INMATE
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541 responded to a residence on Canal Circle Drive North of Rio Frio for a fire 715 responded to Oak Hill Cabins in Leakey to unlock a vehicle 817 responded to a residence on Canal Circle Drive North of Rio Frio for a fire 1002 responded to Motorcycle Cabin on Ranch Road 337 East for a health and safety hazard 2006 responded to Flat Rock Road South of Leakey for a motor vehicle accident 2044 responded to residence on Canal Circle Drive North of Rio Frio for a fire 07/20/2018 @ 540 responded to US Highway 83 South of Leakey for loose livestock 1036 responded to South San Antonio Street in Camp Wood for a domestic dispute 1113 responded to US Highway 83 and 337 east in Leakey for a motor vehicle accident 2034 responded to US Highway 83 south of Leakey by Garner State Park for a Grass Fire 2050 responded to the Whiskey Mountain Inn on US Highway 83 South of Leakey for a Lost Child 2100 responded to Stripes in Leakey for a Dispute 07/21/2018 @ 1212 responded to Ranch Road 1120 south of Leakey at Blazek’s Crossing for illegally parked vehicles 1856 responded to Clear Water Ranch in Leakey for a domestic dispute
The Real County Sheriff’s Office has numerous felony, misdemeanor, and capias warrants and we are actively seeking to apprehend all persons wanted by the various courts within our jurisdiction. The wanted individuals highlighted below are six individuals we have highlighted for this week’s “FUGITIVE SECTION”. We need your help to apprehend these subjects and hold them responsible for criminal acts committed in our community. If you know where these subjects are please call the Real County Sheriff’s Office at 830-232-5201. If you ARE one of these subjects or know you have outstanding warrants…. TURN YOURSELF IN AT ONCE.
5/17/2018
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GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS City of Leakey Mayor: Harry Schneemann Secretary: Dee Dee Wally Office: 830-232-6757 Fax: 830-232-6775 Councilmen: Ken Auld • Roel Gonzalez• Carl Jensen Frankie DeLeon • Hazel Pendley Leakey Volunteer Fire Dept.830-232-4005 Frio Canyon EMS, Inc.830-232-5299 City of Camp Wood Mayor: Jesse Chavez Office: 830-597-2265 Fax: 830-597-5365 email:cityhall@swtexas.net Aldermen: Brianna Taylor • Juan ( Mafy ) Gomez Johnie Wooldridge • Domingo Tobar • Josh Cox Volunteer Fire Dept:830-597-6100 Camp Wood Library: 830-597-3208 Nueces Canyon EMS: 830-597-4200 City of Sabinal Mayor: Charles Story Secretary: Betty Jo Harris Office: 830-988-2218 Councilmembers: Ali Alejandro, Louis “Mando” Landeros, Danny Dean, J. R. Flores, Mike Nuckles, and Andy Schaefer Sabinal Library 830-988-2911 Sabinal Municipal Judge: Anita Herndon 830-988-2630 Justice of the Peace Precinct #2 Bobby G. McIntosh,830- 988-2462 Real County County Judge, W.B. “Sonny” Sansom 830-232-5304 Real County Attorney, Bobby Jack Rushing 830-232-6461 County/District Clerk, D’Ann Green 830-232-5202 Justice of the Peace Dianne Rogers: 830-232-6630 or 830-597-6149 Sheriff, Nathan Johnson 830-232-5201 Real County Constable Kevin Chisum 830-232-5201 Tax Assessor-Collector Donna Brice: 830-232-6210 Treasurer, Mairi Gray 830-232-6627 Chief Appraiser Juan Saucedo 830-232-6248 Real County Public Library 830-232-5199 Camp Wood Public Library 830-597-3208 Real County Commissioners: Precinct #1: Manuel Rubio Phone: 830-232-6623 Pct.#2: Bryan Shackelford Phone: 830-232-5756 or 591-4734 (cell) Pct. #3:Raymon Ybarra 830-279-6787 Pct.#4: Joe W. Connell, Sr. 830-597-5159
Patrick Lee Edwards DOB 01-30-1990 VOP – Burglary of a Building – 1 Warrant
Christopher Wilson DOB 01-06-1984 VOP – Criminal Mischief – 1 Warrant
THANK YOU!!! On behalf of Alto Frio Baptist Encampment, we would like to give a very special thank you to the City of Leakey and the Leakey Volunteer Fire Department for their time and effort in helping us this past week with our water shortage.
CITY OF LEAKEY STAGE 1 RESTRICTIONS Stage 1 – Mild Drought Conditions GOAL: Achieve a voluntary 6 percent reduction from either or both the 400,000 gallon daily water demand and the 450,000 gallon single day demand. SUPPLY MANAGEMENT MEASURES: The City of Leakey will look for leaks on system lines and discontinue the flushing of water mains. VOLUNTARY WATER USE RESTRICTIONS: (a) Water customers are requested to voluntarily limit the irrigation of landscaped areas to Sundays and Thursday for customers with post office box address ending in an even number and Saturdays and Wednesdays for water customers with a post office box address ending in an odd number and to irrigate landscapes only between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. to 12;00 midnight on designated watering days. (b) All operations of the City of Leakey shall adhere to water use restrictions prescribed for Stage 2 of the Plan. (c) Water customers are requested to practice water conservation and to minimize or discontinue water use for non-essential purposes.
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Wednesday, July 25, 2018
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Pictured LtoR: CHDI Board Member Nina Martinez, Chief Executive Officer Rachel Gonzales-Hanson, Commissioner Joe Connell, Judge Sansom, Commissioners Ramon Ybarra, Bryan Shackelford and Manuel Rubio
Real County Judge W. B. Sansom Jr. recently signed a proclamation designating Health Center Week from August 13 – 17, 2018 in which he recognized Rolling Hills in Leakey for its efforts to increase access to quality, affordable health care to residents of Real and Edwards Counties. Rolling Hills Health will be hosting a Community Wide Open House the entire week. Children’s backpacks, door prizes
and light refreshments will be offered all week. Rolling Hills Health, located at Hwy 83 & Oakhill Drive, Leakey, TX is a program of Community Health Development, Inc. Its mission is to improve the health and well-being of the community. Rolling Hills Health provides medical, lab and pharmacy services to everyone, regardless of ability to pay. Hours of operation are Monday,
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm and Wednesday from 10:00 am – 7:00 pm. Appointments can be made by calling 830-232-6985 and walk-ins are always welcomed. For more information on Rolling Hills Health’s activities and services, please contact out offices.
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Throwing, Running, Tackling, and Blocking… football and Friday night lights are about to begin again in Texas. In October 2017, Leakey decided to join the 262 schools in Texas that play 6-man football. This summer the boys have been working hard in the new weight room to begin their quest for football success. Led by returning seniors Trace Lackey and Taylor Pannell, the Eagles are ready to go to work. High School workouts will begin on August 6th at 8:00am, players need to arrive at 7:30 to receive their equipment. Leakey will begin their season on August 30th in Rochelle and the home opener will be September 7th against San Antonio Winston. The Eagles will face Nueces Canyon, Medina, and Prairie Lee in district action. There are a few rule variations between 6man and 11-man football including: NCAA Six-Man Football Rule Variation The six-man field is 80 yards by 40 yards, with the 40 yard line being the center of the field. The two in
bound lines (hash marks) are 40 feet from the sidelines. Goal posts (the up rights) are 25 feet apart and crossbar is 9 feet above the ground. When one team is 45 or more points ahead at the end of the first half or if a team achieves a 45 point lead during the second half, the game is ended immediately. Quarter length is 10 minutes; 2 minutes between quarters, 15 minutes between halves. 8 minute quarters for JV and 6 minute quarters for JH. Field goals will count as 4 points; P A T attempts will be worth 2 points if successful. 1 point if successful by pass or run. The ball is dead after the defense touches or blocks the ball. Touchdowns are worth 6 points. The offense must advance the ball 15 yards instead of 10 yards to gain a first down.
by Athletic Director Shannon Williams
The ball must travel 15 yards on a kickoff or be touched by the receiving team before members of the kicking team are eligible to touch it. Offenses must have a minimum of 3 people on the line at all times. All lineman are eligible receivers. The ball can be handed off to the lineman as well. All offensive plays must consist of two exchanges before the ball can be advanced past the line of scrimmage. The Quarterback can’t run the football unless it’s on the second exchange. (No Quarterback sneaks) All other rules are the same as NCAA rules. The Eagles hope to see all the Eagle Fans come out and support their quest. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Coach Williams at swilliams@leakeyisd.net.
The Ward Cousins’ 29th Annual Reunion On July 20-22, 2018, the Mary B. Powers Hall in Barksdale was once again filled with descendants of William Carroll and Mary Sansom Ward. One hundred twentynine relatives and friends were present for the 29th Ward reunion. The days were full of great food, visiting, a silent auction and slide show, genealogy, dominoes, swimming and washer pitching. Coming out as champions in the washer pitching were Ginger Baker and Jim Gower. Winning second place were Kendon Woodard and Steve Ward. The “42” domino contest had first place won by Bud Gower and Shane Elms. Second place winners were Shauna Elms and Kevin Ward. Relatives and friends attending were Chet, Amanda, and Carrol Ann Ward Miller of Rodeo, NM, Jim and Chris Smith of Houston, Don Strawn and Fred, Lana, and Tanner Shelton of Florence, Aaron and Kristen Shelton of Odem, Wanda and Bud Gower of Killeen, Jim, Jane and Adam Gower and Shane, Sy, Slone, and Shauna
Gower Elms of Florence, Daryl and Patsy Ward of Goldthwaite, Kevin and Angela Ward of San Angelo, Lloyd, Susie, and Payden Ward of Sheffield, Justin, Lindsay, Elena, and Halle Ward of Snyder, Vaughn and Melinda Ward of Camp Wood, Beau, Ioana, Elias, Tyler, Andi, and Madalina Ward of Petersburg, AK, Travis, Katy, and Liliana Ward of Austin, Lonnie Ward of Kingsland, Nathan Ward of San Angelo, Paige and Shawnna Ward and MaKenzie and Shelby Milhauser of Snyder, Ruth Ward of Barksdale, Delbert and Linda Ward Pape, Pete, Tina, and Cammi Pape, and Ben, Crystal, Lexi, Leah, Dax, and Drew Pape of Baytown, Dennis and Shirley Ward and Denisa Ward Mendel, McKinsey and Paxton of Granbury, Justin, Abby, Lane, Marley, and Bode Ward of Plymouth, MN, James and Kathy Ward and Nathan, Tristan, Madalynn, Brody, and Bryson Ward of Seguin, Dayno and Liz Ward Stotts, and Lynn, Chase, Addison, and Ginger Stotts Baker of Barksdale, Roy, Cauy, Cole, Cody, and Katherine Stotts
Routh of Uvalde, Bill, Samantha, Aeson and Aizlee Stotts of Andrews, Randal, Stephanie, Rylynn, and Ryder Ward of Camp Wood, Steve and Trevor Ward of Barksdale, Keith and Tammy Ward Woodard and Kendon and Mackinsey Woodard of Lubbock, Nick and Keitha Woodard Clifton of Odessa, Tommy, Mary Lou, Hollis, Matthew and Abba Ward of Camp Wood, Andrew Ward of Edinburg, Collette Ward Bryant and Ashton, Michael, and Zoey Wickersham of Kerrville, Helen Davis and Chuck Osborn of Tuscon, AZ, Calvin and KC McQueen of Grovetown, GA, Tony and Lynn Felts Jasso and Alice Westmeyer of San Antonio, Lee Sweeten of Barksdale, David, Nancy, and Kevin Carlton of Camp Wood, Jannica Du Blessis of Loeriesfontein, South Africa, Elisa Barrera and Amanda White of Camp Wood, and Alisson Salazar of Edinburg The Ward clan hopes to have as many in attendance next July 19-21, 2019 for the 30th reunion at the Mary B. Powers Hall in Barksdale.
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TSMCA All Star Game On Saturday July 14th, recent Nueces Canyon graduate, Megan Sifuentes, competed in her final basketball game representing N.C. when she was selected for the TSMCA All Star Game at the Legion Gymnasium at Midwestern State University. Sifuentes was chosen with 37 other
graduating seniors from 6Man schools across the state to participate in the All Star activities that lasted from July 10th to the Saturday afternoon contest. Sifuentes was designated again to play for the red East team. The game was a bit of a lop-sited battle against the East Crew, but Sifuentes
did her part in representing N.C. school, community, and family proudly for her very last contest. She lit the hoop up from long-range, connecting on three three-pointers to end the afternoon with 9 points, 2 steals, 1 clean block, 1 rebound, and 1 pretty assist in transition. Now Megan will
began the next chapter in her life when she heads back out West to attend Angelo State University in the fall. The N.C. Girls Athletic Program wishes Megan the best and is proud to claim her as one of many to have had a note-worthy high school career at the Canyon.
NUECES CANYON EX-STUDENTS, TEACHERS TO MEET BEFORE OSR The Ex-Students and ExTeachers Association of the Nueces Canyon area will meet at 7 p.m. on Friday evening, August third, at the City Park in Camp Wood for their usual business meeting the day before the annual Nueces Canyon Old Settlers Reunion. Exes should begin gathering at 6:30 for registration and to meet and visit with friends and
classmates. Ex-students are encouraged to pay a $1 registration fee at this time, and may make donations to the NCHS scholarship fund if they so choose. All the names of those who register will be placed in a drawing for door prizes, which have been donated by local merchants and ex-students this year. Special thanks to Lucky Fish for
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overseeing this project. Refreshments will be served following the business meeting, according to President Susie Shackelford. One item of new business this year will be to elect new officers, including a president and a presidentelect. All who attended schools in the NC area or taught in schools here are invited to attend this
student reunion. Schools in this area were numerous in years past and include those in Camp Wood Montell, Barksdale, Vance, Hackberry, Camp Wood Creek, Cedar Creek, Pulliam, Brushy Creek, and possibly more. See you there!
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Back to School 2018-2019- Sabinal ISD director, Mrs. Dawn Henry. The High school band will begin practices on August 6. New Secondary students who will be enrolling in grades 6-12 for the first time should register at the High School office, beginning August 1, 2018 and ends August 17, 2018. Registration will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Howdy camp will be held for incoming sixth-graders on August 17th from 10 a.m. to noon. Sixth-graders will be introduced to the junior high school teachers as well as the learning about the rules, procedures and routines. Parents are welcome to attend. Registration for pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and new elementary students enrolling in first through fifth grades should register beginning July 30th and will continue through August 10 th . Registration hours are from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the elementary school office. Elementary students and their parents can meet teachers on August 23 rd from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the elementary school. A new summer school program for students who were academically unsuccessful in 2017-2018 will be required to attend summer school August 13-24. Letters will be sent to parents of each student in early August. Parents from the surrounding area who may be interested in their children attending school in Sabinal ISD should contact the principal’s office at the campus their child might attend for a student transfer application and/or more information. We
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The new school year right around the corner and the Sabinal Independent School District has numerous important events scheduled for the students, employees and the community in the upcoming weeks. High school football, volleyball, and crosscountry athletes will begin practicing in August. High School Volleyball will begin August 1 at 6:00 a.m., while the high school football, cross country, cheerleading and band will begin August 6. The high school volleyball team will open up at home on August 7 in a dual match beginning at 8:30 a.m. On August 16, the public is invited to the annual Meet the Jackets event held at the Yellowjacket Football Stadium beginning at 7:00 p.m. The fall sports programs and participants will be introduced and recognized throughout the evening. The high school football team will travel to San Antonio Christian for their first scrimmage of the season on Friday August 17 at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday August 28 will mark the first day for junior high volleyball, football and cross country participants. On August 16th, the public is invited to the annual Meet the Jackets night held at the Yellow Jacket Stadium. It will begin at 7:00 p.m. Athletes will be recognized and provide some entertainment to the community. Parents who have questions regarding fall athletics should contact athletic director Jason Keller at 830-988-2475. The high school band is under the direction of band
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encourage parents to contact the school as soon as possible and to complete the student transfer application, as waiting until school starts may delay admittance. As a convenience, Sabinal ISD will provide transportation west of Sabinal with pick-up points at the Shell station in Knippa and the Walmart parking lot in Uvalde. Individuals interested in working as substitute teachers should attend a mandatory orientation on August 3rd from 8:30 to noon in the high school library. If interested please contact Mrs. Maggie Lopez prior to August 1st at 830-988-2472. New teacher orientation will be held August 10th from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the high school library. Sabinal Independent School District will greet students for the first day of school on August 27th. Free breakfast and lunch are offered to all elementary and junior high students. The cafeteria is open to all students for breakfast 7:00 a.m. to 7:40 a.m. Parents who wish to drop their student off in the mornings, should drop off at the cafeteria as the campus buildings do not open until 7:45 a.m. Parents who wish to pick up their student, should pick up at the elementary or high school buildings when school is released at 3:40 p.m. Parents who need further information are encouraged to contact the elementary school at 830-9882436 and the junior high school and high school at 830-988-2475.
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Introduced in the June 27 issue, the Buteo family, (name means buzzard in Latin, pronounced beauty-o), have come to mind. Every 2 or so years, Uvalde is the site of World Championship Soaring, also known as hang gliding. I am trying to contact Mergatroyd and Ambrothynia about entering this year with the competition coming up soon. This family is certainly world class when it comes to soaring. I am asking my readers if they have heard them and know what language they speak. I tried English, then Spanish, to no avail. On Sunday morning, I stopped to ask one member of the family, “You are Junior, aren’t you?” He looked straight at me, then turned his head and would not reply. I feel like he could hear, but in what language, or does he feel he is above my status? You can contact me with any information at 830-988-3258 if you make contact. Leave a message and I will get back to you. Perhaps as other contestants gather from around the world, one of them will be able to explain how to enter, what the rules are, etc. If we cannot make them understand this year, perhaps in a year or two when they have World Soaring in Uvalde again, some patient soul can invite them to compete. I am trying, but getting nowhere. We really need more time to organize that family and have time to persuade them to enter. They need to be outfitted with automatic cameras, because they are handicapped, having no fingers. They also need their own set of rules. No puking on other entrants, no pooping either. No dive bombing of other contestants or for rats, birds, etc. while in competition. These rules really go against their nature. They can be a handful. Perhaps the Chamber of Commerce can support them and they will also need a flag. Personally, I think they need a totally black flag with the outer edges tattered looking, made to look like feathers. Really professional, they don’t need any type of transport to get themselves aloft. As I drive through our town, looking up I can see them, gracefully aloft. It looks so natural for them and I do admire their style. The heat does not seem to deter them, matter of fact, the hotter it is, the better they fly, or so it seems to me.
Looking into the history of that family, I found that they were soaring champions long before the airplane or ultralight was even invented. I think I can truthfully state, they were soaring long before competitions were organized. Isn’t Sabinal lucky to have such talent right downtown!
Volunteers Needed
The Sabinal Public Library has been undergoing many changes. Another change is that an opening has come up for a Monday afternoon volunteer, or two if you prefer. The hours are from 1 to 4 p.m. Call the library at 988-2911 on Thursday and speak with Librarian Carolyn Habamacher.
Central Christian
Tonight we will be having our Wednesday Night Bible study in the Annex. It is open to anyone desiring to learn more. The study currently is on 1 Peter, led by Pastor Jim Fox. This coming Sunday is 5th Sunday Potluck and a sign-up list is on the bulletin board. Also, school supplies are being collected, school is just around the corner.
Church of Christ
This past Sunday, Robert Schmidt delivered the sermon. On August 23 at the Concan Church of Christ located at Highway 83, everyone is invited to a singing celebration. It begins at 6 p.m.
Emmanuel Lutheran
by Billie Franklin
There were many members on hand to be a part of the meal and playground dedication this past Sunday in memory of Pauline Kelling, longstanding member. Her children, Michael, Becky and Mark provided the main dish and assembled their children and grandchildren to be a part of this meaningful occasion. Under the shade of the massive live oaks, Reverend Nathan Lafrenz quoted Revelations 21 verses 2-7 and highlighted his message with the fact that though there are not many children in the church, the playground represents hope. Movie night will be held this Saturday, July 28, at 6:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall. It is titled “The Ultimate Life”. Come and join the group. It will be a free, thought provoking evening.
First Baptist
Daniel Owen, Youth Minister from Crosspoint Fellowship Church in Pleasanton, delivered the message. Music was provided by Jean Wilmoth and song leader was Walter Wilmoth. 5th Sunday is this next Sunday and there will be a sing-along with all our favorite hymns followed by lunch. Beginning Monday evening from 8 to 11 p.m., Night Life is coming It is for all youth 7th through 12th grades. Youth minister is Joe Redus.
First United Methodist
This coming Sunday, there will be an old fashioned sing-along followed by a covered dish meal. Honoree is Pat Rochat.
St. Patrick’s Catholic
Early registration for Religious Education classes are being taken. Check with the office for a registration form. Classes will be held each Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 10: 45 a.m., followed by Mass. These classes are for students Kindergarten through 12th grades. On Sunday, August 5, Holy Cross in D’Hanis will celebrate their 171 anniversary. Mass begins at 10 a.m., beef and sausage bbq plate sales are from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. An auction, games, quilts, and music are all a part of the celebration. On August 24 -26, Fullness of Truth will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa, 9800 Hyatt Resort Drive, San Antonio. The Most Reverend Gustavo Garcia-Siller will be on the program.
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MAYOR CHARLES D. STORY CALLED THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SABINAL CITY COUNCIL TO ORDER AT 6:00 P.M. ON JULY 23,2018 WITH THE FOLLOWING ALDERMEN, STAFF AND VISITORS PRESENT: MIKE NUCKLES, DANNY DEAN, ANDY SCHAEFER, LOUIS A. LANDEROS, JR., LUIS A. MARTINEZ, JR., BETTY JO HARRIS, MOLLY SOLIS, AND ITZEL MARTINEZ. JAVIER FLORES AND ALE ALEJANDRO WERE ABSENT. MAYOR STORY LED THE INVOCATION AND THE PLEDGE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG. MAYOR STORY STATED IT IS HIS WISH TO WORK ON THE DEBT SERVICE AND OTHER REVENUE SOURCES FIRST TO SEE WHAT’S AVAILABLE IN THE WAY OF FUNDS. MAYOR STORY ASKED LUIS MARTINEZ WHAT THE PUBLIC WORKS NEEDS. THERE IS ALREADY THE SKID STEER MACHINE ON DEBT SERVICE SINCE THE BACKHOE HAS BEEN PAID OFF. MARTINEZ STATED THEY NEED A FOUR-DOOR PICKUP. THERE WAS SHORT DISCUSSION ABOUT GETTTING A GASOLINE VEHICLE INSTEAD OF DIESEL. DEAN AGREED. STORY STATED THAT THE VEHICLES THEY HAVE WILL HARDLY GO AS FAR AS SAN ANTONIO. ALSO NEEDED IS A SEWER MACHINE AND A LIFT. THE CITY HAS BEEN RENTING THOSE AT $350.00 PER DAY. JAVIER FLORES JOINED THE MEETING AT 6: 15 P.M. ALSO JOINING LATER WERE JESUS REYES, ANITA HERNDON, LUPE DE LEON, RAMON LOPEZ, JEROD NEELY AND CINDY CASBURN. THE COUNCIL TALKED ABOUT WHETHER THE PROPOSED TRUCK SHOULD BE ONE TON AND/OR HAVE TOOL BOXES. STORY STATED THEY DO NOT NEED ANY LARGER THAN A 3⁄4 TON WITH NO TOOL BOXES, AS THEY HAVE THE BOXES ON TWO OLD TRUCKS. $35,000. WAS DISCUSSED AS A MAXIMUM EXPENDITURE. LANDEROS AGREED. FLORES AGREED. USE THE BUY BOARD. SALES TAX REVENUE AND MISCELLANEOUS INCOME WERE DISCUSSED. ON A MOTION BY FLORES AND SECOND BY SCHAEFER, ALL FIVE VOTED TO APPROVE THE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE. HUNTER SCHUEHLE HAD SIGNED UP TO SPEAK BUT ELECTED TO WAIT UNTIL AGENDA ITEM 8 WOULD BE DISCUSSED. UNDER DEPARTMENTAL UPDATES, CHIEF REYES SAID THEY HAD A BUSY WEEKEND, WITH NUMEROUS TICKETS GIVEN. MARTINEZ SAID STAN UNRAH HAD ORDERED THE PARTS FOR THE BACKHOE REPAIR. RICARDO RUBIO TURNED IN HIS RESIGNATION, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 02, 2018. JUDGE HERNDON STATED THEY HAD DECIDED TO NOT HAVE COURT BUT TWICE A MONTH, WITH PRE-TRIALS EVERY OTHER
MONTH. SUSANA TORRES SAID SHE HAS A COPY OF THE CONTRACT THAT WAS SENT FROM MERCHANT. THERE IS AN INSTALLMENT FEE, THREE YEAR TERM AND AN EARLY TERMINATION FEE. ATTORNEY SOLIS SAID SHE WOULD HAVE TO REVIEW THE CONTRACT. CITY SECRETARY HARRIS HIGHLIGHTED THE TEXPOOL STATEMENT. DEAN ASKED ABOUT THE CHLORINE VIOLATION. SHE STATED THAT THE CHLORINE RESIDUAL REPORT HAD BEEN SENT IN THE CORRECT MONTH, BUT NOT AS EARLY IN THE MONTH AS T.C.E.Q. REQUIRED. LANDEROS ASKED ABOUT CRECENCIO GONZALES ALLEY. MARTINEZ SAID HE HAD TALKED TO HIM AND TOLD HIM HE WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE TRAP ROCK HE WANTS. THE CITY HAS ALREADY PUT FOUR LOADS GRADED BASE IN THE ALLEY. THERE WAS ALSO CONVERSATION ABOUT HIS WATER METER (EL PASO/E. TYLER). ON A MOTION BY NUCKES AND SECOND BY FLORES, ALL FIVE VOTED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 09, 2018 MEETING, AS CORRECTED. HUNTER SCHUEHLE THANKED THE COUNCIL FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY FOR THE JUDGE POSITION. HE STATED THERE ARE OVER 5,000 OUTSTANDING WARRANTS AND $717,437.52 OUTSTANDING FINES. HE SAYS HONDO HAS DONE A GREAT JOB IN CLEANING UP THEIR OUTSTANDING FINES. HE ALSO MENTIONED THE MONEY TAKEN FROM THE COURT. AS OF LAST SEPTEMBER, THE COURT NEEDS A CERTIFIED BAILIFF FOR EVERY HEARING. DEAN SAID THEY NEED TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION. LANDEROS SAID NO. ATTORNEY SOLIS SAID THE COUNCIL COULD GO INTO CLOSED SESSION. MAYOR STORY CALLED THE COUNCIL INTO CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING: 551.074 PERSONNEL (DISCUSS PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR, LUIS MARTINEZ, ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION) AND 551.071 CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY. THE TIME WAS 7:28 P.M. MAYOR STORY CALLED THE COUNCIL INTO OPEN SESSION AT 7:46 P.M. NO ACTION WAS TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION. MRS. CASBURN SAID SHE APPRECIATED MR. SCHUEHLE BRINGING THE REPORT TO LIGHT. SHE HAS ASSISTED ATTORNEYS, MOSTLY FEDERAL, DOCKETING, FILING AND HAS TAUGHT GOVERNMENT AT THE JUNIOR COLLEGE. SHE KNOWS HE HAS WORKED AT SEVERAL CITIES, BUT SHE WANTS TO GIVE HER FULL ATTENTION TO SABINAL. NUCKLES MOVED TO HIRE HUNTER SCHUEHLE AS MUNICIPAL JUDGE FOR A
TWO-YEAR TERM, BEGINNING TODAY (JULY 23, 2018), WITH THE TERM CORRESPONDING TO THE MAYOR’S TERM, ENDING IN MAY, 2020. DEAN SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTING FOR WERE NUCKLES AND DEAN. VOTING AGAINST WERE FLORES, LANDEROS AND SCHAEFER. MOTION FAILED. DEAN MOVED TO HIRE CYNTHIA CASBURN AS MUNICIPAL JUDGE FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM, BEGINNING JULY 23, 2018, WITH THE TERM CORRESPONDING TO THE MAYOR’S TERM, ENDING IN MAY, 2020. FLORES SECONDED THE MOTION AND ALL FIVE VOTED FOR. MOTION PASSED. THE NEXT AGENDA ITEMS (9 & 10) WERE ABOUT MOSQUITO CONTROL. DEAN SAID THE CITY COULD OBTAIN AERIAL COVERAGE FOR ABOUT $35.00 AN ACRE OR LESS. HE RECOMMENDED THE CITY DO THE WEST SIDE OF SABINAL, THEN THE EAST SIDE, THEN A SWATH DOWN THE MIDDLE. THAT WOULD COVER APPROXIMATELY 360 ACRES (WHOLE TOWN IS APPROXIMATELY 720 ACRES). IT WOULD PROBABLY COST IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD OF $10,000.00. IT WOULD BREAK THE CYCLE, KILLING THE LARVAE. LIABILITY WAS DISCUSSED. DEAN SAID IT WAS APPROVED BY FAA. IT IS A BACILLUS (ORGANIC). ON A MOTION BY LANDEROS AND SECOND BY SCHAEFER TO BUY THE FOGGER THE CITY COULD USE ($3,995.00), LANDEROS, SCHAEFER, NUCKLES AND FLORES VOTED FOR. DEAN VOTED AGAINST. MOTION PASSED. THERE WAS NO ACTION ON ITEM 10. MAYOR STORY CALLED THE COUNCIL INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION, SECTION 551.074 (PERSONNEL-LUIS MARTINEZ EVALUATION) AND 551.071 (CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY). THE TIME WAS 8:07 P.M. MAYOR STORY OPENED THE SESSION AT 9: 02 P.M. NO ACTION WAS TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION. FLORES MOVED AND DEAN SECONDED THAT AFTER THE EVALUATION OF LUIS A. MARTINEZ, JR., WHO HAD BEEN ON A ONE YEAR CONTRACT, THE CITY SHALL ADVERTISE FOR A PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR, RETURN MARTINEZ TO HIS PREVIOUS DUTIES AT LAST SALARY PLUS A STIPEND FOR FUTURE LICENSES OBTAINED. ALL FIVE VOTED FOR. MOTION PASSED. THERE WILL BE A MEETING OF ALL PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES AT 8:00 A.M. IN THE MORNING (07/24/18). THE NEXT BUDGET MEETING WILL BE THURSDAY, JULY26, 2018 AT 7:00 P.M. ON A MOTION BY NUCKLES AND SECOND BY FLORES, ALL FIVE VOTED TO ADJOURN AT 9:06 P.M.
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
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Somewhere in the West
by Linda Kirkpatrick
Robert Clay Allison, Shootist
Genealogy is my favorite way of passing time. So when one of your favorite cousin’s last name just happens to be Allison and you have just read a story about the “shootist” Clay Allison, well you just wonder if they could be connected. It really should be an easy connection, I thought. The story of Clay Allison, notorious outlaw, should be short and sweet and a good addition to the tree, I thought. My cousin’s grandfather, Martin VanBuren Kirkpatrick, and my grandfather, Lewis Burleson Kirkpatrick, were brothers. The brothers were involved in livestock and farming and amazingly were in and around the same area of Texas as the Clay Allison. In my mind this made the possibility worth digging into. Martin Kirkpatrick’s daughter married into a Allison family in 1942. So with the information that I already had on that line, it should be just a matter of connecting the dots to this notorious outlaw Clay Allison, I thought. Clay Allison was born September 2, 1841 in Tennessee. This is looking promising; as our 2X’s great grandfather Kirkpatrick was born in Tennessee in 1825. Clay Allison’s line of the tree was rooted in Georgia but I continued digging. The timeline is a bit confusing but the story of Clay Allison is an interesting one. As an adult, Clay was described as a “tall, straight as an arrow, dark complexioned, carries himself with ease and grace, gentlemanly and courteous in manner, never betraying by word or action the history of his eventful life,” said Kinsley Graphic in 1878. This is about as far as the good descriptions go. Clay described himself as a shootist. Robert Clay Allison was born September 2, 1841 in Waynesboro, Tennessee. He was the fourth of nine children born to Jeremiah Scotland Allison and Mariah Ruth Brown. Jeremiah was a Presbyterian minister and livestock farmer. Clay helped on the family farm until the start of the Civil War. He was 21 years old when he signed up with the Confederacy and at that time his violent nature was beginning to grow. His first stint as a soldier lasted only 3 months when he received a medical discharge. He re-enlisted again under General Bedford Forrest. He was among the regiment that surrendered and became a prisoner of war. The men were later paroled to return home. It seemed that everywhere he went violence was left behind. He didn’t seem to do a lot to prevent it either. He joined the Ku Klux Klan because of his hatred for the north. When a Union Cavalry corporal arrived at the family farm to seize it, Clay got his gun and calmly killed the corporal. Needing to vacate Tennessee he headed to Texas. He rode with Charles Goodnight and Oliver Loving in 1866 on the Goodnight and Loving Trail. He settled in Texas working on various ranches. Eventually he became involved in an altercation over water. Clay and the other rancher decided to settle with Bowie knives. Clay was not only skilled with guns but knives as well and it is said he won that round. Clay moved on to New Mexico and his reputation continued to grow. It was there that he assisted in a jail break. The mob took Charles Kennedy from the jail and hung him but it didn’t stop there. It is reported that Clay beheaded Kennedy and put his head on a post. On January 7, 1874, Clay got crosswise with a man named Chunk Colbert, a man with a gun reputation himself. Colbert accused Clay of beating his uncle over ferry charges to cross the Brazos River. This was not a good thing to do. Clay took Colbert to dinner that night. Colbert put a bite of steak in his mouth and drew his gun to get revenge. Colbert’s gun hung up under the table giving Clay the advantage, which he took. A shot to the head and Colbert was dead. Many wondered why Clay accepted the
invitation to dinner and he just replied, “I didn’t want to send anyone to hell on an empty stomach.” And, we are just getting started! In 1875 ole Clay was involved in another mob gathering that hung Cruz Vega who allegedly killed a Methodist circuit rider preacher. For lack of a good tree, the next best hanging instrument was a telegraph pole. The Vega family sought revenge probably because it is reported that Clay cut the body down, shot it and then drug it from behind his horse. A family member cornered Clay and when he reached for his gun, Clay shot him dead on the spot. Clay was charged but the charges were dropped stating that he shot in self defense. A year later, Clay and his brother rode into a town in Colorado that boasted a “No firearms in town” sign. They were warned but did not turn in their guns. A constable and two deputies entered that saloon where the brothers were casually having a beer. Brother John was hit three times but Clay did kill the constable and the two deputies ran. The Allison brothers were arrested but again charges were dropped because the constable started it, go figure. Can it get any worse? Well, yes it can. In 1877, Clay traveled to Missouri and then ended up in Kansas with aspirations of becoming a cattle broker. Even without Facebook and Twitter, his reputation got there ahead of him and when you tangle will several other men of the same caliber as yourself it is best if you leave and so he did. In 1881, we find Clay in the Texas Panhandle. He has married, America Medora McCulloch, and has a ranch. So maybe life in Texas would suite him better? In defense of Clay, it seems that he tried to settle down. He left the panhandle for New Mexico and then back to the Pecos area of Texas. Some of the stories are sketchy, timeline wise and this narrative is only a portion of most of the stories. A painful toothache forced him to see a dentist at the end of a trail drive to Wyoming. That dentist made the mistake of filling the wrong tooth. Clay went to another dentist and when the tooth issue was resolved he returned to the original dentist and pulled one of the dentist’s teeth, then moved on and the dentist started it. As best as I can figure, Clay and family lived in the panhandle from 1880 to sometime in 1883. He sold out to his brother and moved to the Pecos, Texas region. But before he left the panhandle it seems this story happened. Just another part of his eccentric ways included his love of alcohol. Story goes that he became intoxicated and rode through the streets of Mobeetie, Texas with only his gun belt on. Clay’s death was not as flamboyant as his life. His last ranch was located about 50 miles northwest of Pecos, Texas. While driving a wagon load of supplies home, either the load shifted or some other reason caused him to fall from the wagon. The wagon ran over him and he died that day. To the union of Clay Allison and his wife, two daughters were born, Patti Dora and Clay Pearl. Clay was buried the next day in the Pecos Cemetery, he was 45 years old. On August 28, 1975, his remains were moved to Pecos Park. His stone reads that he was a “Gentleman and a gunfighter” and that he “never killed a man that did not need killing.” Clay did have an opinion of himself and who knows, it may have been his intentions all along. Either way, good or bad, a connection to our family tree has not been found. “‘I have at all times tried to use my influence toward protecting the property holders and substantial men of the country from thieves, outlaws and murderers, among whom I do not care to be classed.’ Clay Allison, in response to a Missouri newspaper which reported him with fifteen killings under his belt.”
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#008 NEW LISTING 2BR/1B home in Barksdale, within walking distance to the Nueces River. This home is all concrete and comes completely furnished down to the silverware! Just bring your clothes and start enjoying the good life in the hill country! $55,000. #014 NEW LISTING Unique and efficient 1BR/1B home on 5.2 acres with access to the Frio River. There is also a 2 car garage with shop that could easily be converted to a guest house. It has been plumbed and has electricity with floored attic for an upstairs bedroom. $319,000. #012 NEW LISTING 3BR/2B log home on 1.24 acres and large 2 car garage with 2BR/1B guest quarters, huge Pecan trees, rock patio, covered front porch, storage bldg. and access to a very nice Frio River park area with the Lombardy Dam. $398,000. #001 NEW LISTING 2BR/2B single wide home with built on large family room, attached two car garage, large deck, screened porch, workshop and access to two Frio River park areas! Great home with wonderful memories waiting for you to make yours! $119,000. CONTRACT PENDING #010 LISTING 5.21 acres with frontage on spring fed creek that has been dammed to form a small lake, electricity, advanced water system, septic in place, and shed. Room to hunt as well! SOLD! #005 3.20 acres one mile west of Leakey in gated Spring Hill. All flat usable land with long views to the east. Paved roads, availability of city water and underground electricity plus several large Oak trees for good building sites! $65,000. #013 27.17 UNRESTRICTED acres, a couple of miles east of Leakey, all usable land, tastefully furnished 1BR/1B cabin with two lofts and all the modern conveniences, rv, barns and sheds, fenced and cross fenced, seasonal creek. Great views! SOLD! #002 1.37 acres with over 307 feet of Hwy. 83 frontage in town. Large trees for shade, water well, city water meter, fenced on two sides, no restrictions, great commercial lot! $142,000. #009 5.12 acres west of town in Roaring Springs. Hill top with great long views and access to 50 acres of spring fed creek, waterfalls, deep swimming hole and lake! $54,000. #003 10 acres south of Leakey in Rio Frio, gated, gently rolling terrain, huge Pecan and Oak trees, seasonal creek, unfinished metal cabin on slab with covered front porch, underground electricity to cabin. REDUCED $134,900. #011 1.02 acres in Concan, with access to the Frio River, paved roads, and central water system. Set your cabin here and enjoy long beautiful views with the potential for rental income! $55,000. #021 2.73 acres with access to the Frio River, paved roads, central water system, an area for rv hookups with restrooms, all behind a locked gate. This is one of the largest lots in Frio River Place and backs up to a large ranch for great views and privacy! Priced to sell at $99,000. #007 6.37 acres, in The Ranch, beautiful gated development south of Concan, with paved roads, underground electricity, and access to gorgeous Frio River park area with deep blue water and pavilion for picnics. Under wildlife exemption you will see large herds of exotics free roaming and you will enjoy low taxes! REDUCED $129,900. #004 1.29 acres of prime commercial property located on Hwy. 83 and across the highway from busy Stripes convenient store! Completely fenced with city water meter and tons of oaks trees you will have endless potential on this one! Leakey is growing and this is the best time to purchase before prices rise! REDUCED!!! $175,000.
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Does it bother you to walk along the Frio or Nueces rivers or other area waterways and see trash or even worse to see where someone has dumped an animal carcass in the water? After all, our kids and grandkids swim and play here in these waters. We all should be disturbed to see such pristine waters abused and polluted. As tourists visit and enjoy our beautiful vistas and pristine rivers, we should do our part to insure they will not walk along the banks amidst broken bottles, aluminum cans and other trash. The RealEdwards Conservation& Reclamation District, along with the Nueces River Authority and Friends of the Frio, offer local businesses FREE biodegradable litter bags for customers or anyone needing a convenient trash container while out enjoying the day. These bags can be used when going to the rivers, or in your vehicle so trash is not left behind to pollute our beautiful area. If your business would like to have these bags on hand for customers, or you want some for yourself, contact the RECRD office (830) 232-5733. We will make sure you have an ample supply.
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The Nueces Canyon Ex-Students and Teachers Association will meet in the City Park in Camp Wood on August third at 7 p.m. Registration will begin at 6:30 with a brief business meeting at seven. Entertainment, refreshments, and visiting will follow. Everyone who attended or taught in the NC district is invited to attend, including Montell, Vance, Barksdale, and Camp Wood as well as other past country schools. Plan to come out to join the fun!
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Debbie, Kevin and I would like you to know that we made the decision to sell our business in Leakey, known to most of you as “The Lumberyard”. And, we have been successful in that effort. Sadly, we have to say goodbye to being at the business day in and day out over the past 25 years for Debbie, almost two decades for Kevin, as he likes to say, but for me not so much, as I have been semi-retired for 16 years. At that time, I was able to do serious ranching on our 250 acres up on the Divide and to turn my attention to story writing and golfing. We bought our ranch in 1988, which seems like ancient times, and in 1993, we moved from Houston and purchased the Lumberyard that T J Moore and his son, Jack, built in 1958. Prior to 1988, we did not know that the town of Leakey existed nor that it had a lumberyard. What we discovered was that this little town had the most warm, hardworking and friendly people in all of Texas. And now, the fact is we owned “The Lumberyard” for 25 years! As Debbie likes to say, of the 60 years since it was built, that’s almost 50% of the time! As we got to know all of you, we discovered that many residents had actually worked at “The Lumberyard” at one time or another maybe as a rookie and had moved on to becoming skilled in a more lucrative career. We had a lot to learn about lumber, plumbing and retail, and we’ve had a lot of “helpers” over the years who have contributed to our learning and our experience, as we tried to meet the community’s needs. From the very first day of May, 1993, we began on the job training with a phone call from Tommy Tucker. I took the call and he asked if we had any KILZ. When I told Tommy that I did not have a clue what KILZ was, he said “Let me talk to someone there who does!” OUCH!!! We knew then that we needed a person “who had slept at the Holiday Inn last night” to help us. God sent us just a person like that in Betty Jo Bates and many others to help us earn your respect. During this 25 years, we have been able to help to keep your TAX dollars at home in Real County adding to the economy. In fact, Penny Maguire used to remind us all that the value of every dollar spent locally has the effect of something like 9 times the yield as it is circulated throughout town from one person to another before it might make its way on to some other town. In this way, we have helped to keep our schools running, and we have volunteered with EMS, The Chamber of Commerce, The American Cancer Society, The Frio Canyon Park, Little League Baseball and have served various churches in different ways. One part of this history was Debbie organizing the July Jubilee parade for 17 years and being honored by being selected as Citizen of the Year at one time. Another was Glenn Bradley and I rescuing a lady from the river during a flood who went out to an island “to watch the river” come down. We also have what I call Lumberyard stories: we’ve been robbed; robbed again; we’ve been the butt of some false rumors that are hilarious; we crashed and witnessed crashes. Most of all, we will never forget our trusted customers who have supported us through thick and thin. You’ve let us cry on your shoulder as you gave us warm consideration, and we have prayed together for health issues, family issues, for rain after months of drought, and through the loss of parents, brothers, sisters, daughters, sons and grandparents. We all watched in horror as one morning two planes flew into two tall buildings, destroying them that horrific day, killing over three thousand in what seems a blink of an eye. And as bad as these things were, it brought us ever closer as we gathered at our churches on our knees, asking God for protection and to calm our fears. While there have been many challenges and some really tough seasons, God never abandoned us. He has truly seen us through and blessed us. It’s been a fabulous journey! Again, we thank each of you in Leakey, Real County and the surrounding area for your contributions to our success. From our whole hearts, we thank you all and God bless you, Jerry, Debbie and Kevin
Property 01: 159 Laurel St. 3/2.5/2car Beautiful, spacious rock home on 1.86 ac. w/nice workshop. Lovely neighborhood. $320,000 REDUCED Property 7: 227 Myrtle in Uvalde is a 4BD/2BA home w/updated kitch. + 2 living areas. Fresh paint, new AC! Must see! $229,500 Property 09: 5BD/4BA/2HB home on the Frio! 2.72 ac. lot w/~247’ of river frontage. 230 Skippin Stone Ln. Rental OK. $1,580,000 REDUCED Property 11: 157 Spring Branch in Twin Forks is a super nice 3BD/2BA home on TWO LOTS! Gorgeous Frio River access! $229,000 Property 13: 28 ac. w/cute 1BD/1BA cabin and creek frontage in Rancho Real. 631 Riemer Rd. $179,000 REDUCED Property 21: Highly desired location on CR350! 10+ unrestricted ac., FRIO RIVER FRONTAGE, DW mobile and older home. $780,000 NEW Property 22: Unique 4/2.5 home on 53 ag. exempt acres in Crown Mtn. Ranch! High end finishes. Truly a MUST SEE property. $499,000 Property 24: Charming 2/1 nestled under HUGE oaks on fenced 1.2+ ac. Unrestricted. City water, access via RR1120. $167,500 PENDING Property 25: HEARTSTONE! 4bd/4ba APPRX. 2800 sq. ft. Circle drive, pool & views! Directly across from river access. $765,000 Property 38: 600 Boone St., Uvalde. Updated 3BD/1BA on corner lot. Bonus room for office/nursery + indoor utility rm. $65,000 REDUCED Property 45: Energy efficient 2BD/2BA home with frontage on West Frio! 2.3 ac. lot. No HOA. Nightly rental potential! $179,000 Property 46: Energy efficient 2BD/2BA home with frontage on West Frio! 2.9 ac. lot. No HOA. Nightly rental potential! $179,000 Property 47: 8484 RR336 Spacious 3/3/2 brick home on 53 acres w/West Frio River frontage. Pool & guest house. No restrictions. $799,000
LOTS Property 14: 1+ acre lot in Canyon Oaks—Concan. Hilltop/views + gorgeous river access park. Water/elec. avail. Rentals OK. $49,000 Property 8: Two adjacent 7+ acre lots located in Rio Frio. Beautiful & flat bottomland with large oaks. $75,000 each or $140,000 for both Property 19: 15 acres with seasonal creek. Remote yet civilized! Views in every direction. Easy access & electricity available. $140,000 Property 20: Your choice of three Canyon Oaks lots! Each 1 ac. w/water & elec. avail. Frio River Park for owners! $43,900 & $46,900each Property 28: 5 (5ac.) tracts north of Leakey to choose from! Remote & heavily wooded. Rancho Real. $33,500 to $44,500 (river view) Property 30: Frio River front lot just minutes from downtown Leakey. 1.15 acres, water & elec. available. Owner/Broker $149,000 Property 34: 7+ ac. lot in R-N-R Ranch—Rio Frio, TX. Beautiful oaks, well/septic in place but need to be verified/tested. $107,700 REDUCED Property 35: 5.16 ac. just west of Leakey. Gated, city water, paved roads, underground electric. See Old Baldy from here! $69,900 Property 37: Lot 35 in Valley Vista features gorgeous westerly views, all utilities, and use of community pool & clubhouse! $50,000 Property 43: 8+ acs. w/gorgeous oaks and great bldg. sites. Electricity available. Shady Oaks Subdv. $77,045 Property 52: 5+ ac West of Leakey. Fronts on John Buchanan Rd. Bldg. site faces east and is ready to go! $52,500 Property 55: Lot 84, 11 acres in Canyon Oaks Unit 4. Water & elec available. Great views & river access! $104,000 REDUCED Property 56: Lot 85A, 6 acres in Canyon Oaks Unit 4. Water & elec available. Great views & river access! $93,000 REDUCED
ACREAGE Property 2: 73.41 ac. west of Leakey. Fronts on county road. Water well & Electricity. Not in a subdivision. $299,500 Property 8: Two adjacent 7+ acre lots located in Rio Frio. Beautiful & flat bottomland with large oaks. $75,000 each or $140,000 all Property 10: 31.05 acres. Just off Hwy. 41 in far NW Real County. Fairview Ranch. Neat little hunting place! $99,360 Property 11: 22 ac. w/cabin, electricity, strong spring and views for miles! Located ~1 mi. off RR336. $135,000 Property 12: 5+ ac north of Leakey w/2400 sq. ft. metal bldg. Hwy. frontage. Some elevation for great views. $179,000 REDUCED Property 13: 28 ac. w/cute 1BD/1BA cabin and creek frontage in Rancho Real. 631 Riemer Rd. $179,000 REDUCED Property 15: 6.5 acres in Concan with over 500’ of frontage on Hwy. 83! Nice & flat w/oaks. NO restrictions! $199,000 Property 16: 36 acres in Spring Country Ranch. Wooded w/deep draws & dry creek. 1 mile from spring fed pond/park area. $91,000REDUCED Property 17: 33 acres in Spring Country Ranch. 4x4 required. Borders large ranch to the south. No utilities! $75,712 REDUCED Property 19: 15 acres with seasonal creek. Remote yet civilized! Views in every direction. Easy access & electricity available. $142,000 Property 23: Remote yet easy access make this 40 ac. a real find! Old camp house w/elec. Off 41W approx. 8 miles. $99,000 PENDING NEW Property 27: 72 acs. 9 mi E of Rocksprings. Low fence & next to Devil’s Sinkhole State Park. Cabin has elec & septic. $189,200 Property 29 : 170 acs. +/- WILL DIVIDE Hwy. 337W frontage. Views for miles! $3900 per acre REDUCED Property 40: 17.6 acres w/Frio frontage! Close to Leakey. Several building sites. Electricity nearby. $230,000 Property 44: Secluded 15 ac. in Spring Country Ranch. 4x4 required & no utilities. Rough it here! Access to spring fed pond. $47,280 Property 49: 9+ ac. 3 mi north of Leakey. Lovely views + flat land, water/elec. available, fenced 2 sides. Views & oak trees! $112,000REDUCED NEW Property 51: 34.4 acs. w/nice cabin that has electricity and rain harvest system. Trails, blinds, feeders $159,500 PENDING
COMMERCIAL Property 3-6: 1+ ac. Commercial lots Concan. Frontage on US HWY 83. All utilities available. MAKE OFFER!!! $139,000-$149,000 Property 15: 6.5 acres in Concan with over 500’ of frontage on Hwy. 83! Nice & flat w/oaks. NO restrictions! $199,000 Property 21: Highly desired location on CR350! 10.9 unrestricted ac., FRIO RIVER FRONTAGE, DW mobile and older home. $780,000 Property 36: Riverstone Vacation Cabins! 13.9 acres w/500’ of Frio river frontage. 5 cabins + main home. $775,000 REDUCED
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O B I T U A R I E S Royce James (R. J.) Reed
Joe Vaun Broom
Lahoma I. Jones
(May 19, 1955 - July 19, 2018)
(February 11, 1935 – June 30, 2018)
(September 27, 1925 - July 18, 2018)
Royce James (R. J.) Reed, III, 63 of Greenville, formerly of Commerce, died Thursday, July 19, 2018 at his home. His memorial service will be Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Coker-Mathews Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. James Ralson officiating. Mr. Reed was born in Houston, Texas on May 19, 1955. He was the son of Royce James Reed, Jr. and Darlene Rose Davis Reed. He was married to Tracy Lynne Madding, who preceded him in death. He was a printing press operator at Texas A & M University. Survivors include his son, Eric Lee Reed and fiancé Shawta Davis of Cumby; daughter, Christine Reed Fonseca and husband, Gabriel of Weatherford; father, Royce James Reed, Jr. and step-mother, Joan of Leakey, Texas; sister, Robin Head of San Angelo; and grandchildren, Landry, Ryan, Ashton, Jadan and Chloe. He was also preceded in death by his mother.
Joe, 83, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2018. His cause of death was a long, hard, good life. Joe was born in Gorman, Texas where he graduated high school in 1953. Due to his career choice he lived in many cities throughout Texas. He raised 4 children in Arlington from 1966-1995, and retired to Leakey, Texas with his wife Mary Lou Taylor Broom in 1995. Joe worked for only 3 companies in his 47 years of heavy civil construction. Locally he built DFW Airport, I-30, 635, the Possum Kingdom dam, and the Super Conducting Super Collider. While working in Jamaica he survived Hurricane Gilbert. Joe was a great man who provided wonderfully, gave without hesitation, and instilled a strong work ethic in those around him. Joe was preceded in death by his father Marvin Broom, his sister, Valrea Stafford, his daughter Rhonda Pitts, mother Lula Jane Ogle Broom, sister Betty Barton, and most recently his wife of 60 years, Mary Lou in 2015. Both he and Mary Lou passed away on the same date, June 30th, just 3 years apart. Celebrations of life will be held Friday, August 10th from 5-7pm at Mercardo Juarez on I-20 in south Arlington, Saturday, August 11th at 12pm at Eastlawn Memorial Park in Early, Texas and later that evening at 6 PM at Indian Creek Ranch, Leakey, Texas. In lieu of flowers, we request that you make donations to the Leakey Volunteer Fire Department at P.O. Box 250, Leakey, Texas 78873
Lahoma I. Jones of Utopia passed away on July 18, 2018 at her residence at the age of 92. She was born on September 27, 1925 in Oklahoma to John and Lucille (Berry) Scott. She is survived by her daughter, Kerry Sue Reavis and husband, Jerry of Utopia; sons, Frank W. Jones, III and wife, Darlene, Shannon L. Jones and wife, Nancy and Robert “Scott” Jones and wife, Beckie all of Utopia; brother, Kelly Scott and wife, LoRena of Tarpley; and sister in law, Sharon Scott of Bayside; 14 grandchildren, Kelly, Suzanne, Jay, Robert, Amy, Lee, Christy, Brandi, Cody, Jared, Caleb, Morgan, Elizabeth, and Logan; 18 great grandchildren, Erica, Alex, Trent, Molly, Jackson, Jonathon, Benjamin, Meagan, Macie, Chase, Parker, Dharma, Branson, Leighton, Max, Zoey, Titus and Troy; 7 great great grandchildren, Kinly, Robert, Taylor, Emily, Madison, Dayton, and Brynnlan. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank W. Jones, Jr., brother, John Scott and sister, Petie Richert . A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Utopia Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Jones Cemetery in Utopia
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When Praying For Rain, Don’t Forget An Umbrella I’ve heard the old saying that “life is not a bed of roses” for as long as I can remember. I understand what it’s trying to convey but I’ve also thought that it would not really be all that great to lay down on a bed of sharp thorns. Nevertheless, it’s safe to say our journey will have its ups and downs and unfortunately, most of us will experience our share of hard times. Whether it’s a financial worry, a medical situation, family problems, a concern for the world, or just being discouraged from the relentless grind of our job, life can be tough. However, in the midst of all that is going on, we can always turn to God who is filled with an endless source of strength, hope, and love. We can choose to embrace the encouraging truth that God cares about our problems and how He has the power and the solutions to give us the victory no matter the size of our mountain or how dark the night. “And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work” II Corinthians 9:8. Yes, there are bumps in the road that can help us learn about faith and patience but whatever the crisis it was not God’s intention for us to dwell in a state of defeat. In spite of being surrounded by negative forces, we have been given the opportunity through Christ to abide
St. Raymond Catholic Church 2nd and Mountain St. P O Box 989 Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.5852 Mass: 5:30pm Saturday 6:00 pm 1st and 3rd Wednesdays Parish Priest Fr. Adrian Adamik Rectory: 830.683.2165 St. Mary Catholic Church Hwy 187 Vanderpool, TX Mass: 9:00am Sunday Contact:830.966.6268 St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church Camp Wood, TX Mass: 11:30am Sunday Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church 401 N Hwy 377 P O Box 877 Rocksprings, TX 78880 830.683.2165 Mass: 9:00am Sunday Reál County Church 121 Oak Hill Ste. 4 Leakey, Texas Sunday School: 10:00am Worship: 11:00am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00pm Preacher: Charlie Gant
in His presence where there is an abundance of joy, security, and peace. In John chapter ten and verse ten and eleven we find the words of Christ, “The thief comes not but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: but I (Jesus) have come that you might have life and that you might have it more abundantly. I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd gives his life for the sheep.” Whatever the situation, He has promised that He wants to save you and bring you through your trials stronger and more confident than ever. The concept of God supplying our needs us are wonderful and true spiritual realities but there is also a very important component to receiving His abundant blessings and that is our responsibility to believe. If we do not have faith, it’s not only impossible to please Him but highly unlikely that His miracles can be activated into our life. In Jeremiah chapter 29, we see in verse 11 that we are always on His mind and He has planned very good things for us to enjoy. But continuing in the context, the next two verses mention for us to take the initiative to call upon Him, pray, and seek His presence with all of our heart which of course includes the element of trust and assurance. I recall a story about a small farming community that had been experiencing a terrible drought. The crops were dying in the fields and everyone
Come and Worship With Us 979-743-1066 Frio Canyon Baptist Church Pastor Michael Howard Hwy 83 South Leakey, TX (830) 232-5883 Sunday School: 9:45am Worship Service: 11:00am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wed. Prayer: 6:30pm First Baptist Church P O Box 56 Hwy 83N Leakey, TX Pastor: Mark Spaniel Bible Study: 10:00am Worship: 11:00am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wednesday Prayer: 7:00pm Mon-Fri Daily Prayer 11:00am 830.232.5344 Living Waters Church Hwy 1050 Utopia, TX 830.966.2426 Sunday School: 9:30 am Worship: 10:30 am Wednesday: 7:00pm Youth Alive: Saturday 7:00pm Children’s Church 2nd & 4th Sunday
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was very worried because this is how they made their living. The pastor of the local church called a special prayer service for all the people of the town to gather in front of the church and spend some time agreeing in faith that God would send some rain. Many people arrived and you could sense the seriousness among the crowd. As the pastor was getting ready to begin the meeting, he noticed a young girl standing quietly in the front. Her face was beaming with excitement and then he saw beside her, open and ready for use, was a large colorful umbrella. As he stared at the umbrella, he was a little ashamed that he did not bring one but also felt a sudden surge of hope and confidence. The little girl’s childlike innocence warmed his heart as he realized how much faith she possessed. Though the town had come together to pray for rain, it seemed no one else had thought that maybe they should bring an umbrella to keep from getting wet. A life without a positive expectation and a hopeful
Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.6266 Pastor: Rev. Walter Prescher Adult Sunday School: 9:30 am Worship: 11:00 am Children’s Church: 11:10 am Wednesday: 5:30 pm, Youth Group, Grades 7-12 Mt. Home Divide Chapel Hwy. 41 (near YO gate) 121 Divide School Rd. 640-3307 2nd Sun: 2:30 p.m. Wed.: 11a.m. Bible Study Reagan Wells Baptist Church 8415 Ranch Road 1051 830-232-5504 Pastor: Rick Smith Sunday School: 9:45 am Sunday Services: 10:50 am & 6:00 pm Wednesday Service: 7:00 pm Sabinal Church of Christ Sunday school 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m & 6.p.m. Wednesday 6 p.m. Minister David Sprott 830-988-2081
anticipation of goodness is an example of the miserable pessimist who abides in the shadows of fear and sadness. The world and even our own human nature is constantly telling us it’s impossible, it’s risky, it’s hopeless, but we will believe that nothing is too difficult for God and all things are possible with Him. Read more articles and stories at billyhollandmi nistries.com
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Dub’s Corner I wrapped the cord tightly around the Clinton engine of my new lawn mower. The third attempt to crank it proved successful and I started to mow Stella Merritt’s lawn. It was early June of 1958 and to own a Clinton lawn mower was to own a state of the art piece of equipment. My grandfather Clarence Large had cosigned a note with me for $35.00 with Western Auto in Uvalde, and I was now in the lawn mowing business. A Clinton featured the type of engine that required mixing oil with the gas, and apparently, I had put too much oil in the mixture, because in addition to cutting the grass, I was also killing mosquitos for 100 yards in all directions. I charged $0.75 per hour and I planned to earn at least a dollar for my efforts on Stella’s yard. That was a lot of money for an 11-year-old boy at that time, but hey, I was a business man don’t ya know? It was on my second pass around the house that I noticed some movement in the corner of my eye. A little ball of fur was bumping against my heel on every third or fourth step. I stopped pushing the mower and the furball ran into the back of my leg. I reached down and picked up a tiny puppy and held him up so that I could see his face through all the hair, and my face got a full dose of puppy breath along with a wet tongue. It turned out that this little critter had five siblings, and Stella was in the process of trying to give them to anyone that would give them a good home. They were Cairn Terriers. For those of you that are not familiar with the breed, they look very similar to Yorky’s, but I submit to you that they are probably much smarter. This little pup seemed to be the most outgoing of the litter because he is the only one that was following me. I noticed that Stella was watching through the kitchen window. I was wondering what to do with the puppy I was holding so that I could finish mowing the lawn when Stella came around the corner of the house. She said, “Dubby, let me take care of your puppy until you finish mowing, otherwise this one-hour job could stretch into two or three hours”. I simply said “yes ma’am” and handed the puppy to her gentle arms. I spent the next hour mowing and fretting at the same time about how I was going to explain a puppy to my mother when I got home. It turned out that Stella had solved that problem for me. In fact, it was all a put-up deal. Talk about collusion. Stella had told my parents about the pups and my parents knew that I had been wanting a dog, so without telling me, my folks sent me to mow the lawn and to bond with a puppy at the same time. Their scheme worked. I named my new best friend Hairy, because he was. Hairy was my constant companion during that summer. At first it was a struggle for his little legs to keep up with me, but as he got older it became less of a problem. He accompanied me everywhere. He watched for cats when I was mowing, he hunted squirrels while Monty, Mike, Kenny, and myself were fishing, but most of all, he loved to chase stripy lizards. He was good at chasing, but lousy at catching. September saw the beginning of the school year and Hairy followed me to school every morning. I lived in what is now Joe and Mary Lou Broom’s house across the street from Raymond Taylors shop in downtown Leakey, so school was just a few blocks away. Dogs were not welcomed there. So, every morning, I told him to go back home. He was a very bright little fellow, seeming to know exactly what I was telling him, because he went straight home. We had breaks for recess and lunch and he was never around for that. But I got out of school around 3:30 P.M. and it was as if he knew exactly what time it was because he was always outside the door waiting for me. We walked home together, every day. The afternoons were spent with Hairy chasing a ball that I would throw for him. We played a game called “Annie Over”. I would throw the ball over the roof of the house. He would run to the other side of the house, retrieve the ball and bring it back to me to throw again. It got to the point that the instant I picked that old moldy tennis ball, he would make a mad dash to the other side of the house. Some days I would mess with him and not throw the ball. He would bark to let me know he was there. If I still didn’t throw it, he would come and look around the corner of the house and bark at me again. I would give in to his demands and throw the ball over the house for him. He loved it, and he never seemed
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to run out of energy. On special days, I would grab my 22 rifle and Hairy and I would walk down to Monty’s house near Leakey Springs, and the three of us would go squirrel hunting. Hairy was the best at chasing squirrels up a tree, but not so good at catching them. It seems that his legs were a tad too short for speed. What he lacked in speed, he made up for in perseverance. He would not leave that tree as long as the squirrel was in it, and Monty and I, well we usually solved that problem with our rifle. Hairy would fetch the critter that fell out of the tree and bring him to us. I had a Shetland pony that we kept in the yard named Lobo. He was mean and hard to handle, but I managed to keep him under control. Hairy had great fun chastising the little one-eyed stud horse by catching his tail and hanging on while the horse ran all over the yard trying to shake him loose. It was all a game for Hairy and he would hang on like a bull dog. Mike Twilligear and I thought it would be a good idea to teach Lobo how to pull a wagon because we wanted to be in the vacation Bible School parade. It took a while and it cost us both a lot of bumps and bruises, but we finally broke that miniature stud horse to pull a little red wagon down Highway 83 in the middle of a parade with me at the reins, Mike riding shotgun, and Hairy providing security. He would growl at anyone that tried to get too close to us. There was no heat in the house other than propane space heaters in the living room. That was alright with me. I liked for my room to be cold, because I slept better when buried beneath several heavy quilts. It was not unusual to wake and find ice on the inside of my window on cold winter mornings. Hairy slept on my feet on his own little blanket and I don’t recall that my feet ever got cold. Hairy was a “mouser”! He earned Mom’s affection by placing the prize mouse that he had caught during the night on my mother’s house shoes. It creeped her out at first, but she came to appreciate it, and she showed it by cooking a special piece of crispy bacon for Hairy on cold winter mornings. Life was good, but it was not to last. April of 1959 was an unusually cold month in the Frio Canyon. Hairy and I walked to school with a heavy frost on the ground. Upon arrival at the school grounds I sent him home as usual. He went, but he seemed to be more reluctant than usual. The bell rang at 3:30 and I went out the door as quickly as I could to meet Hairy whom I knew to be waiting patiently for me. He was not there. I hurried on home expecting to see Hairy in the yard, but he was not there. I ran into the house to ask Mom about Hairy, but when I saw the look on her face, I was afraid to ask. Mom said, “Dubby, Mr. Rowan would like to talk to you”. That’s when I noticed an old gentleman that I knew as Barney Rowan sitting at the kitchen table. He was all choked up and found it very hard to talk. He finally found the words to tell me that earlier in the day he was driving by our house in his old red pick up when he swerved to miss a dog that ran across his path, chasing what appeared to be a squirrel. He was not successful, and my dog Hairy crossed over that rainbow bridge. The old man hugged me and we cried together. After we regained our composure, he showed me where he had buried Hairy in our yard. I have never felt so sad and been so grateful at the same time to any man. I know that it was nothing more than an accident, and that Hairy went out doing what he enjoyed most. I’m thinking that maybe in heaven, Hairy might actually catch that squirrel. I know the location of his grave in that yard to this day. I am so very grateful for the fact that I had a dog like Hairy, and I am even more grateful for the fact that I grew up in a place that molded and shaped my character in the manner that it did. I am also very grateful that this community was filled with a number of good men, men that had compassion, men like Barney Rowan. He didn’t have to stop for a dog, but he did, and he gave me great comfort in doing so. Dub
JUST FOR GRINS by John Kerr, Director of Foundation Camps jkerr@hebuttcamp.org
Is It Football Season Yet? There is really only one sport that my family cares about. Sure, we follow the Spurs during the playoffs, but basketball doesn’t really do it for us. We’re vaguely aware of who makes it into the world series, but we don’t think baseball qualifies as “America’s game.” No, for the Kerrs, football is king! I’m talkin’ smash-mouth, American rules, blitz-the-quarterback football! It doesn’t matter at what level either. My son and I are keenly interested in the area high school teams, and who they’re playing under the Friday night lights. We stay glued to the screen, screaming for our favorite college teams on Saturdays, and if we have a shred of emotional energy left, we’ll waste the rest of it watching the pros on Sundays. On Mondays we watch Dancing With the Stars with the girls just to restore hormonal balance to the home! My son Coleman’s favorite football movie is Remember the Titans, but we also like Brian’s Song, We Are Marshall, and Rudy. I recently counted nine footballs laying around the house waiting to be used in a quick pitch down the hall or a short post pattern across the TV room. You get it? We love football! It’s not just a game! Checkers is a game. Football is a metaphor for life . . . the struggle, the drama of 4th and goal to go, the collisions, the Aggies vs. the whoevers on a brilliant fall day in front of 100,000 screaming fans! You feelin’ it? What’s that? You think me dysfunctional? Too much testosterone you say? Well then you are a wimp, and you should get down and give me 20 just for disagreeing with me! This is Texas, man, and in Texas, blood makes the grass grow! Football is king! Only one problem- the season is still 6 weeks away! Oh the agony! ESPN has started showing the top 20 college games of last year, but I know all of those by heart, and I want to watch a game where I don’t already know the outcome. For several years I have had the luxury of watching my son on
the high school gridiron. Some folks will say that I lived my life for those years vicariously through my son. They’re undeniably right! My boy was the one throwing all those touchdown passes for the Leakey Eagles over the last few years. He played his last game as a senior this past fall, an especially depressing moment in my life. Luckily, however, I’ve been granted a stay of execution, as I will get to watch him in uniform on Saturdays playing for the Southwestern Pirates in Georgetown, TX. For now, though, the current drought includes no football to watch, and that sobering reality only adds to the scorching 100 plus degree days. Would someone please just hit me in the head with a tire tool and wake me up around September 1st? Adding to the depression is the fact that my firstborn son will go off to fall camp in early August, and figuratively speaking, he will have officially flown the nest. I won’t be able to sneak over to the field and watch practice anymore- something I used to do all the time. I tell this to all the dads out there who still have your boys at home. You’ve heard it many times that these years fly by. That is an understatement. You blink, and they are over. Therefore, I encourage you to enjoy every minute of it. Take many pictures, and right down your special memories. Because, my friends, someday soon, they will be all you will have, and trust me when I say you will want these souvenirs of reminiscence. At least I’m thankful to have a few more days with this bearded man child in my home. I will dream of days and moments to come with him and my other two kiddos, and I will hold my pigskin Nike Spiral Tech close to my heart on my leather sofa waiting these last few weeks for the most wonderful and magical time of the year…. IT’S ALMOST FOOTBALL SEASON!
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GRANNY’S KITCHEN BACK TO BASICS.... RANDOM FAVORITES Now and again I drag out random favorites when I get tired of the same old thing. Having stated a new diet, that is what I have been doing this weekend. A little of this and a little of that made with old favorites can jazz up any meal!
PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE
Butter for greasing the pan 2 tablespoons sugar 6 slices canned pineapple rings 1/3 cup candied cherries 2/3 cup flour 1⁄2 cup (1 stick) soft butter 1⁄2 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon baking powder 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda 3 tablespoons pineapple juice from the can of pineapple slices Preheat the oven to 400°F. Butter a tarte Tatin tin that is 9 inches wide at the top and 8 inches in diameter at the bottom. Or butter a cast-iron skillet or an 8- or 9-inch non-springform cake pan. Sprinkle the 2 tablespoons of sugar over the buttered base, and then arrange the pineapple slices to make a circular pattern as in the picture. Fill each pineapple ring with a candied cherry, and then dot one in each of the spaces in between the rings. Put the flour, butter, sugar, eggs, baking powder, and baking soda into a food processor and run the motor until the batter is smooth. Then pour in the 3 tablespoons of juice to thin it a little. Pour this mixture carefully over the cherry-studded pineapple rings; it will only just cover it, so spread it out gently. Bake for 30 minutes, then ease a spatula around the edge of the pan, place a plate on top, and with one move, turn it upside down.
SALMON
1 large salmon fillet (about 3lb.) kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 lemons thinly sliced 6 tbsp. butter melted 2 tbsp. honey 3 cloves garlic minced 1 tsp. chopped thyme leaves 1 tsp. dried oregano Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish. Preheat oven to 350° and line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil. Grease foil with nonstick cooking spray. To the center of the foil, lay lemon slices in an even layer. Season both sides of the salmon with salt and pepper and place on top of lemon slices. In a small bowl, whisk together butter, honey, garlic, thyme, and oregano. Pour over salmon then fold up foil surrounding the salmon. Bake until the salmon is cooked through, about 25 minutes. Switch the oven to broil, and broil for 2 minutes, or until the butter mixture has thickened and glazed. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
FOCACCIA
Focaccia is a flat oven-baked Italian bread product similar in style and texture to pizza doughs. It may be topped or filled with herbs or other ingredients. Whatever you choose to use it for, pizza or cheesy garlic bread sticks is wonderful! 31⁄2 cups bread flour One 1⁄4 oz. (7g) envelope instant yeast 1 tsp salt 11⁄4 cups tepid water, as needed 1⁄4 cup regular or extra virgin olive oil
by Elaine Padgett Carnegie
3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1⁄2 tbsp. coarse sea salt Mix the flour, yeast, and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and add the water and olive oil. Stir to make a soft dough, adding more water as needed. Knead for 8-10 minutes on a lightly floured work surface until smooth and elastic. Shape into a ball. Transfer to an oiled bowl, turn to coat with oil, and cover with plastic wrap. Let stand in a warm place about 11⁄2 hours, until doubled. Roll the dough out to a rectangle of about 10 × 16in (25 × 40cm). Brush 11⁄2 tbsp. of the extra virgin olive oil over half of the dough. Brush water around the edges of the other half and fold the dough in half, to make a rectangle of about 10 × 8in (25 × 20cm). Transfer to a large baking sheet. Press the dough with your knuckles to dimple the surface. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let stand for about 30-40 minutes, until puffy. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Drizzle the remaining 11⁄2 tbsp. olive oil over the dough, letting it pool in the dimpled dough. Sprinkle with the sea salt. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until risen and golden. Slide the focaccia onto a wire rack and let cool. Serve the bread the day it is baked, either warm or cooled, cut into chunks.
CARMELIZED ONION SOUP
2 Tbsp butter 2 onions halved and thinly sliced a big pinch sugar 2 1⁄4 cup beef stock 4-6 slices baguette toasted 1 clove garlic halved 1⁄2 cup cheddar, grated a few sage leaves chopped Heat the butter in a pan, add the onions and cook until soft and golden - it will take about 15 minutes. Increase the heat slightly, add the sugar and keep cooking for another 5-10 minutes, until the onion becomes dark golden and caramelized (stir now and again to stop it catching). Add the stock and bring to the boil. Season. Simmer for 10 minutes. Rub each baguette slice with the garlic. Mix the cheese and sage then spread on the bread. Grill until golden. Ladle the soup into bowls and pile the cheese toasts on top.
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1 1/2 pounds Boston, Bibb, green or red leaf lettuce, or a mixture, washed, trimmed, and dried Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup dressing of your choice, such as shallot or herb vinaigrette, ranch, or blue cheese 4 ounces imported Swiss cheese, cut into 2inch long matchstick pieces 4 ounces baked ham cut into 2-inch long matchstick pieces 4 ounces smoked turkey, chicken or duck breast, cut into 2-inch long matchstick pieces 4 ounces rare roast beef cut into 1/4-inch by 2-inch matchstick pieces 2 hard-cooked eggs, shelled, cut into wedges 1 ripe avocado diced 16 vine-ripened cherry or grape tomatoes halved 2 cucumbers, sliced 1 cup toasted croutons Tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and put into a large mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste and toss with 1/2 cup of the dressing. Divide the lettuce among 4 large individual serving bowls. Arrange the cheese, meats, eggs, and avocado, like the spokes of a wheel, on top of each salad. Scatter the tomatoes, cucumbers, and croutons on top. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve and pass the remaining dressing at the table.
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MIDWEST WEATHER-Two destructive tornadoes tore through parts of central Iowa Thursday. Damaging thunderstorm winds also tore through parts of Kansas and Missouri Thursday. Strong thunderstorms produced damaging winds again across the Ohio Valley Friday. Severe thunderstorms with tornadoes, large hail and destructive wind gusts that stretched from Iowa and Indiana to Florida put down hundreds of damage reports across three days. Several storms produced very large hail in Alabama and into western Georgia. Storms also produced a tornado near Opelika, Alabama early Saturday evening. A multi-vortex tornado near New Middletown, rated EF1, was reported by Harrison County dispatch in Indiana. The tornado caused significant damage with strong winds, which reached up to 105 mph. MISSOURI-Nine people in one family were among the 17 killed when a tourist duck boat capsized in a Missouri lake
Thursday night, the governor’s office said. Two other members of that family survived. Twenty-nine passengers and two crew members were on board the amphibious craft when it plunged into 80 feet of water in Table Rock Lake near Branson as severe thunderstorms struck the area, officials said. The boat landed upright on its wheels, Stone County Sheriff Doug Rader said. Children were among the 17 killed, officials said. Seven others were injured, one seriously, the governor’s office said. The ages of the victims range from 1 to 76 years old, according to the sheriff’s office. KENYA-Eight critically endangered black rhinos died after being moved between national parks in Kenya, in
what one official described Friday as “a complete disaster.” Officials said 14 rhinos were being moved from Nairobi and Lake Nakuru national parks to Tsavo East last month in an effort to boost the population there. Officials must take responsibility for the deaths and explain what went wrong during the relocation, conservationist Paula Kahumbu said. A Kenya Wildlife official said it was unclear what went wrong. MONTANA- Indigenous Women Who’ve Gone Missing. Loxie Loring walks with a group of marchers to remember her
daughter, Ashley Loring, who went missing from the Blackfeet Reservation more than a year ago. “She was outgoing,” Loring says. “She wasn’t scared of anything, and for how small she is, she was...” Then Loxie holds back tears. Ashley disappeared a year ago. At the time, she was 20 and had plans to live with her sister in nearby Missoula. Mont. Law enforcement believes Ashley was then taken somewhere against her will. Now the FBI, tribal police and the Glacier County sheriff’s department are all investigating. “She’s not gone because she wants to be gone,” Loring says. “I know something happened to her.” CALIFORNIA-Suspect in custody, at least 1 dead, after standoff at Trader Joe’s in LA, police say. A suspect who allegedly barricaded himself inside a Trader Joe’s store and held multiple people hostage -- not long after reportedly shooting his grandmother and another woman -- has
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said weather.com senior meteorologist Jon Erdman. “The same blocking high-pressure system responsible for the ongoing heat wave will remain anchored in place from the north Atlantic Ocean westward into Japan and northeast China, perhaps through the end of the month.” This month’s scorching heat wave broke records around the world. The Algerian city of Ouargla, with a population of half a million, had a temperature of 124.3 degrees Fahrenheit on July 6, the hottest reliably measured temperature on record in Africa. In Ireland and Wales, the unusually hot weather revealed ancient structures normally hidden by grass or crops. In Chino, California, the mercury soared to 120 degrees. Another round of hazardous summer heat is expected this week, with record high temperatures possible in the southern United States. With the Earth getting hotter, heat waves become more intense and more frequent. High temperatures evaporate more water, so average global rainfall increases too. With more energy and water vapor in the system, circulation patterns change how weather systems develop, causing severe storms in some regions and drought in others. Maybe you are a climate change proponent and maybe not, but one thing is for certain... crazy things are going on out there! I had to laugh discussing this dilemma with a colleague. He said, “I remember in the early 70’s in the Midwest, we had three very cold winters in a row. All of a sudden, it was a new ice age... It was coming and there was nothing we could do about it!” He laughed at his own comment and said, “It’s not a good sign that the present administration is defunding scientific programs in the US that study this kind of thing; but I think I’ll wait a while before I panic, because that ice age never came!”
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