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STORM DRAINS COMING TO LEAKEY

LOOK OUT SUMMER HERE WE COME! .................. Page 11 & 13

City of Leakey Hires Water Plant Technician ............................ Page 2

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The 2015 Battle of Brackettville ............................ Page 9

The Utopia Lions Club

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

Today’s Weather

High: 91° Low: 68°

lines that have to be moved in order to make way for the storm drains has cost the city tremendously. Along with the water lines, the City of Leakey is also in partnership with the Nueces River Authority in constructing Leakey’s first Waste Water Treatment System. Though the storm drain construction has nothing to do with the WWTS, placement of the sewer lines has been coordinated with all three entities. (City of Leakey, Tx DOT and NRA) Final Design plans for the WWTS were submitted to the Texas Water Development Board on May 26, 2015. Relocated manholes and deepened sewer lines have been adjusted to reroute around the upcoming TxDot construction. Construction has begun so please be aware and patient.

REAL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS VOTE TO HIRE FOURTH DEPUTY

by Julie Becker

The Real County Commissioners voted unanimously at Monday’s meeting to hire a fourth deputy for Real County.

Real County Sheriff Bruce Carr made a presentation to the Commissioners stating the cost for the remaining fiscal year would be approximately $10,000 and then the position would be fully funded on next years budget. Earlier this year Commissioners voted to eliminate the Constable position in Precinct 3&4 and following the term expiration of the current Justice of the Peace of Precinct 3&4 the position would also be eliminated. This will mean Real County will have one Justice of the Peace and one Constable. Commissioners voiced concerns during the meeting to eliminate the positions but were assured the

addition of a fourth deputy would cover the duties of the eliminated Constable position.

In further business Commissioners approved several vacate and replats, including a vacate and replat of Lot 93 of Frio River Ranches No. 2, which will include proposed city water meters.

Commissioners approved application to the 2015 Texas Community Development Block Grant Community Enhancement Fund Opportunity.

Application deadline is August 6, 2015.

The grant total is $350,000 and will be awarded to ten counties in the state.

Grant administrator, Debbie Esser, advised the court the application must be for a new project in five categories.

This new funding opportunity will assist

Water News and River Flows River flows were taken on the Frio River and Nueces River on June 5th with all flows still above average levels; the rainfall total at the RECRD Office in Camp Wood was 14.6” for the month of May and this brings the rainfall total for 2015 to 24.9” in Camp Wood. Overall, the flows are some of the highest I have recorded in my four years with the District. Rainfall total since the last flow measurement is 6.9” at the District Office and the last rainfall event was on Friday, May 29th. As of the writing of this article forecasts call for additional rainfall over the next weekend. I hope we get a little rain from this weather system, it would be nice to start getting a little rain every 10 to 14 days. The crossings are still flowing at higher levels than normal and as I drive across the District I still see water trickling out of the hillsides and flowing in creek beds that are

Howard Webster Cole was born in 1922, the only child of Maxwell and Millie Johnson Cole, near Mission, Texas. He graduated from Edinburg Junior College. He began flying lessons in McAllen with Walter S. “Pop” Fullwood who was a friend with famous pilots of that era including such notables as Amelia Earhart, Charles Lindberg, and Wiley Post. Howard completed his Civilian Pilot Training at Kingsville, Texas and then volunteered for the Army Air Corps, hoping to become a military pilot. His vision however did not meet pilot standards so he was sent to navigator school and was eventually trained at the Hondo Air Base. Based in England, he flew 30 missions over Germany in B-24 Bombers. At one time he flew as Lead Navigator with famous actor Jimmy Stewart as pilot. He flew night flights

communities in achieving the goals of the TxCDBG program by developing enhancements that address any of the following needs: A) Public Health; B) Community Centers; C) Workforce Development/Education; D) Public Safety; and/or E) Renewable Energy (as part of a public facility).

Real County Judge, Garry Merritt presented a Disaster Summary Outline for damage to Real County public works, property, roads and bridges caused by torrential rain and flooding.

Merritt advised Commissioners a letter requesting Real County be added to the Disaster Declaration for the state has been sent to the Governor. Federal Emergency Management funds will be administered through the state. Merritt

By: Joel Pigg, General Manager

normally dry. A little reminder as you go out swimming and floating while levels are still higher than normal: “STAY AWAY FROM THE INFLOW END OF THE CULVERTS, THEY ARE DANGEROUS AND SMALL PETS AND CHILDREN COULD GET SUCKED INTO THE PIPE. ADULTS CAN ALSO GET SUCKED INTO THE PIPES; SOME OF THE CULVERTS ARE LARGE OPENINGS AND AN ADULT CAN GET SUCKED INTO THE HOLE.” Do not let kids go through the culverts, it looks like great fun but you never know what may be stuck in the culvert or if there is a hole in the pipe with a jagged edge that may cause severe cuts or scrapes. There could also be things swimming or living in the culverts that you may not see. Culverts are very dangerous and not a place to play.

The Spirit of ‘45 ........................... Page 5

by Julie Becker

The beginning stages of the Highway 83 construction project have begun. “Allen Keller, our contractor, will most likely start working on the storm drains in May, but major construction would not begin until the fall of this year.” said Karen A. Threlkeld, Public Information Officer, San Angelo District, Texas Department of Transportation. Over the last year we have discussed, published photographs and design plans of the upcoming construction to make the citizens of Leakey aware of the massive undertaking of having (3) three (count them three!) construction projects at one time. The City of Leakey has been replacing water lines for over a year now in preparation of the highway construction. Mayor Schneemann said the massive amount of water

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by Billie Franklin

over Norway from Scotland, an extra 14 missions, which was in support of the Norwegian Underground. King Haaken of Norway, then in exile in Scotland, awarded Howard and the crew with medals for their services.

Following World War II, Howard began life anew, visiting family in Mission, and then on the G I Bill, enrolled at Texas A & I University in Kingsville, studying General Engineering. While in college, he met the love of his life, Vera Kathryn Hawkinson, daughter of Leslie and Hazel (Camp) Hawkinson. Howard and Vera were married in McAllen in the First Methodist Church, spending their honeymoon in Kerrville. Still in school, Howard completed another semester, then re-entered the Air Corp, attending Air Weather School at Chanute Air Force Base in Illinois.

He then began flying Air Weather

Reconnaissance at Yokota, Japan.

Sent to Lubbock, Texas, he became Weather Officer at Reece AFB. He retired from the Air Force in 1964 and returned to the family farm near Mission, Texas.

Other decorations and medals awarded to him for his service to his country were the Air Medal with 5 Oak Leaf Cluster, Distinguished Flying Cross, European Theatre of Operations Medal with 2 battle stars for the Air Offensive against Germany and the Normandy Invasion, a certificate for Meritorious Service signed by General H. H. “Hap” Arnold, the Air Force Commendation Medal, Service Ribbons for the Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace and Korea. Howard flew 290 Combat Hours in Europe in B-24’s and 51 Combat Hours in Korea in B-29’s. continued page 3

said Real County has a total of 90 county roads and 48 of them sustained damage during the Memorial Day weekend flood.

He also said 4 bridges sustained damage, with two that remain closed. The cost of the repairs is estimated at 2.3 million for the road repairs and 1.1 million for the bridge repairs. Merritt also took the opportunity to express appreciation to local Emergency Management Coordinator J.D. Martinez, for his and his staff’s tireless hours of work to facilitate shelters, evacuation coordination and many hours of work keeping the county running during the flood. With road construction high on the list of priorties for the Commissioners, they reviewed the need for repairs to two bridges in the county. continued page 2

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Wednesday, June 10, 2015

City of Leakey Hires Water Plant Technician At the Monday City of Leakey Council meeting the council members voted unanimously to hire Alex Vara as the new City of Leakey Water Plant Technician. Vara will begin his duties

later this week at an annual salary of $30,000.

City leaders also voted unanimously to increase the City Secretary, DeeDee Wally’s salary by $1 per

hour. They also voted to increase the Water Superintendent, Larry Joe Chisum’s salary from $400 per month to $500 per month.

Following the personnel matters,

REAL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS continued from front page

The first bridge under review was on Camino Bajo Road. This topic has been on the court’s agenda for several months. There were citizens present that expressed concern about the crossing and the continued intentional redirecting of the water flow of the river.

Merritt advised they discuss the continued incidents with the Sheriff.

Commissioner Bryan Shackelford advised the estimated cost of repair of the bridge is $400,000.

The other bridge being discussed is the bridge into the Flatrock Subdivision. Again Commissioners advised the estimated cost of repairs

is $400,000, but in the case of the Flatrock bridge, a temporary bridge is a necessity to facilitate continued traffic flow. Real County/ District Clerk Bella Rubio advised the court new mandatory e-filing requirements will begin with permissive filing starting July 28, 2015 and must be fully implemented

by July 1, 2016.

Commissioners approved the Service Agreement with Frio Canyon EMS, EMS of Nueces Canyon, Inc., Leakey Volunteer Fire Department, Nueces Canyon Volunteer Fire Department, Divide Volunteer Fire Department, Reagan

Wells Volunteer Fire Department and the Bluebonnet Children’s Advocacy Center. Commissioner’s took no action on the approval of the Service Agreements with the Leakey Floral Cemetery Association and the Camp Wood Cemetery Association.

Commissioner Gene Buckner agreed to contact the two Cemetery Associations regarding financial reports to assist the Commissioners in making a decision at next months meeting. No action was taken on a Burn Ban. Following the payment of bills and Treasurer’s reports and monthly reports, no further business the court was adjourned.

REAL COUNTY COURT RESULTS June 8, 2015

by Julie Becker

Bradley Dwaine Adcock, Driving While Intoxicated, Reset for Trial; Vincent Slade Bort, Driving While License Invalid with Previous Conviction or Suspension, Reset to September 14, 2015; John Truman Pitcher, Terroristic Threat, Reset to September 14, 2015.

Governor Abbott Signs Comprehensive Border Security Legislation AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott hosted a signing ceremony at the Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) Regional Headquarters in Houston, TX, where he promoted his border security initiative – one of the Governor’s emergency legislative items. At the event, Governor Abbott ceremonially signed HB 11 (D. Bonnen, R-Angleton; Birdwell, RGranbury), which, coupled with the state budget’s historic $800 million investment in border security, will accelerate DPS’s hiring of 250 additional troopers for the border region, provide additional training and equipment along the border and give prosecutors additional tools

necessary to crack down on criminal cartel enterprises involved in human and drug smuggling.

“We cannot be naïve to the threat posed by drug cartels and transnational gangs. And Texas will not sit idly by while the federal government fails to do its job and secure the border,” said Governor Abbott. “I’m proud to sign legislation to implement measures that will help provide for the safety and security of communities across Texas.” In addition to signing HB 11, Governor Abbott also signed bills that will establish a Child Sex Trafficking Prevention Unit, increase penalties for human traffickers

and provide more resources to the border prosecution unit: · HB 10 (Thompson, D-Houston: Huffman, R-Houston): Relating to certain criminal and civil consequences of trafficking of persons, compelling prostitution, and certain other related criminal offenses; to the prevention, prosecution, and punishment of those offenses, and to compensation paid to victims of those offenses. · HB 12 (Longoria, D-Mission; Hinojosa, D-McAllen): Relating to the border prosecution unit. · SCR 5 (Estes, R-Wichita Falls; R-Canton): Relating to the federal government’s responsibility to secure the border

Governor Abbott Signs “Kari’s Law” Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 788 (Eltife, R-Tyler; Paddie, R-Marshall), also known as “Kari’s Law”, to require direct dialing of 9-1-1 from multi-line telephone systems across the state. Governor Abbott was joined by members of Kari’s family at a signing ceremony hosted in the Governor’s Public Reception Room. “There’s a lesson virtually every parent teaches their child – if you face an emergency, call 9-1-1,”

Governor Abbott said. “I am signing Kari’s Law to ensure that whenever there is an emergency, any child and any adult who dials 9-1-1 is going to be able to connect with emergency personnel to ensure they come to the rescue of those who need help the most.

Today cements in history the important role Kari Hunt has played and I’m thankful for her and her family in changing the course of the future of the State of Texas.”

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Johannes Bohannon, made a startling confession: THE It leaves the prospect of difficult coalition negotiations STUDY WAS A HOAX! And, what’s more, he wasn’t between reluctant opposition parties. Another round Johannes Bohannon — affiliate of the fictional Institute of elections could be held if talks fail. Jubilant Kurds for Diet and Health — but journalist John Bohannon, flooded the streets of the southeastern city of Diyarbakir out to make a point about the media’s willingness to late Sunday, setting off fireworks and waving flags, uncritically report and promote junk science. Maybe not after the pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) such a surprise! crossed a 10 percent threshold to enter parliament for US NEWS—Obama says he will appeal Texas ruling the first time. The party was boosted by widening its on Immigration. He says that ISIS in Iraq Is ‘Nimble’ appeal beyond its Kurdish core vote to center-left and and ‘Aggressive’ and he also says that the Supreme secularists disillusioned with Erdogan.

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by Julie Becker

City leaders voted to increase water rates by $6 flat fee. The increase will take effect on next months bills.

With no further business the meeting was adjourned. Leakey City Council

consists of Mayor Harry Schneemann, Council members: John Buchanan, Carl Jensen, Frankie DeLeon, Bob Bowers and Ken Auld. Auld was absent from the meeting.

The Real County Jr. Horse Club 2015 Real County Junior Horse Club Playday Series

(LEAKEY, TEXAS) Dates: June 4th Sign up/Points, June 11th Points/Ribbon, June 18th Points/Rodeo Queen Contest, June 25th Points/Ribbon, July 2rd Grand Entry Practice, July 9th Points, July 16th Points/Ribbon, July 23th Points, July 25th Awards Night, July 30th Rain Out, Must participate 5 nights (or 75% of nights held) in order to be qualified for Awards, Books open 6:00p.m. – 7:00 pm. All Leadlinel events first. EVENTS: BREAKAWAY ROPING, POLE BENDING, CLOVERLEAF BARRELS, STRAIGHT AWAY BARRELS, GOATS, AGE GROUPS: LEADLINE, 5&under, 6-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-19 (ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS WELCOME!) To qualify for end of series awards the following will apply: Registration fee, & must participate in 5 out of 7 nights (or 75% of nights held), Call before you haul Julie: 830-433-1424. Please contact Duke Hohmann, 830-2325747, for Rodeo Queen Information Real County Upper Nueces-Frio Soil and Water Conserva�on District

Local Work Group Mee�ng The Upper Nueces-Frio SWCD will be holding their annual Local Work Group Mee�ng for Real County on June 10th at 10:30 a.m. at the Real County Public Library, 225 E. Main St., Leakey, TX. The purpose of the local work group is to provide input on how to priori�ze local natural resource concerns. These are used to develop quality plans and are taken into account during the ranking process during fiscal year 2016.

Common resource concerns in this area is degraded plant condi�on, inadequate food for livestock, and lack water. Ways to treat these concerns included common prac�ces such brush management, cross fences, and water development. Please come and join us on June 10th and let your voice be heard.

Shawn Streib Gray, Broker 830-232-4500 230 US Hwy. 83 Leakey, Texas 78873 HOMES Property 009: Lovely& spacious 4BD/4BA home on 1.5+ acs. Frontage on Little Dry Frio. Pool and huge oaks. Must See!! $249,000 Property 010: Log cabin on Patterson Creek under giant oaks! 2BD/2BA + loft. Cabin next door also available. $159,000 Property 013 : 96 Canyon Oaks Dr. in Concan. 3BD/ 3BA 1792 sq. ft. home. Great rental potential $219,000 POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCE! Property 014: 3/2 in Concan. AWESOME views. New windows & AC. Carport w/storage, huge new deck, stone firepit. $259,000 REDUCED NEWProperty 020: NICE! 1500 sf 3BD/2.5BA w/carport on 1.6 acs. Super clean and well kept. Great yard w/sprklr sys. River access. $225,000 Property 022: Cute cabin on 2.64 acres with large front & back decks. Fronts RR1120. Walk right out to the Frio River! $279,900 PENDING Property 023: 3BR/3.5BA on 5+ acs. w/ beautiful Patterson Creek frontage. Excellent rental history. CREEK IS FLOWING! $349,000 Property 024: Stunning 4BD/3.5BA contemporary on golf course. Beautiful views. 2500 sq. ft. w/tons of upgrades. $419,000 Property 032: Cute 2/1 log home w/one car garage. Next door to Property #10! Patterson Creek behind the homes.

Just $139,000 NEWProperty 035: Nice 3/2 brick home on 1 ac. Access to best Frio River park around! Big oak trees and detached 2 car garage. $223,000 Property 039: Beautiful & spacious 4Bd/3Ba on nearly 1 ac. in Twin Forks. Super floor plan, covered porch, newer constr. $199,000 PENDING Property 041: 3/2 log home. Wrap-around porch all 4 sides!

2.94 acs. More acreage available. Gorgeous river access! $250,000 REDUCED Property 042: 337 River House sits on 1.68 acs. and features 3BD/2.5BA main home + 1/1 Gst. House! River front and POOL! $475,000 Property 049: 4738 RR 1051 in Reagan Wells. Well kept 4BR/2BA home on 17.78 beautiful acres! No restrictions.

NICE! $375,000 Property 051:Breezy Oaks is a 4/2 in Concan. Sleeps 14 and in rental pool. Private, oak trees, large porch, selling furnished! $209,900 Property 055: Artist’s cottage on 2 lots w/176’ of Frio River Frontage! Great views. 481 Camino Alto Rd. Lg. workshop. $299,500 Property 059: 3BD/2BA all brick home on 3 city lots. Nice landscaping, carport, open floorplan, 30x40 workshop.

Seller is LREA $279,000 Property 061: INCOME PRODUCING 2BD/2BA condo in Concan. Resort style pool, covered balcony, pretty views. $124,999 Property 065: 3/2 brick house on RR337. No Restrictions.

Currently a successful nightly rental. CLOSE to river. $129,500 Property 070: 10 Donna Dr. in Uvalde. Large home 5BD/ 3BA 3070 sq. ft. in nice area with large lot. Great price. $205,000 Property 071: 4/3 in Mtn. Valley--Concan. “Southern Comfort” Sleeps 16 @ $425/nt. Nice firepit and attached 1C garage. $319,000 PENDING NEWProperty 073: 3/2 brick home fronting Hwy. 83 in Concan. Addtl. acreage for sale next door! Great commercial potential. $194,000 Property 075: 3/2 on 5.3 acres in Deer Creek. Gorgeous oak trees; fenced lot, newer home. MUST SEE! $255,000 REDUCED Property 080: Home& guest home on 28 acres in Leakey!

In-ground pool, entertaining areas, barn, unrestricted!

Owner is LREA $750,000 Property 084: 2BD/2BA home on 1⁄2 acre on Garner Field Rd. across from SWTJC. Excellent location. Well kept home. $229,900 REDUCED Property 085: 179 Roy Chisum Rd. 4BR/3BA on .82 acs. w/ gorgeous, private river access! No restr. Potential for income! $375,000 REDUCED LOTS Property 001 : Beautiful 9.3 ac. Views, underground elec., city water and sensible restrictions. Borders a large ranch.

Owner/Broker. $129,900 NEWProperty 002: Little slice of heaven! 2.97 gently rolling & heavily treed acres. Ag exempt & partially fenced.

Elec. available. $59,500 Property 007 : Concan Country Club lot! On Starry Night cul-de-sac w/lots of trees. Great Price. $70,000 Property 008: 2.73 acs. in desirable Frio River Place. Flat, treed lot w/water & elec. available. Close to Frio River! $99,000 MOTIVATED Property 011: RIVERFRONT! 2.15 ac. lot ready for your RV. 2 car garage + a slab. Central water & elec. in place. $215,000 Property 016: Six nice lots in Rio Frio. 7+/- acres each.

Undergrnd electric, big trees, flat land. Great homesites!

RNR Ranch $104,000/ea Property 017: Frio River Frontage!!! 2+ ac. lot w/156’ of river. City water, meter loop and septic all in place. Must see! $194,900 Property 019: 2 ac. lot in Saddle Mtn. No HOA, mobiles ok! Has water meter, elec. at property. Lots of oaks. $52,500 Property 021: 3 view lots in Concan, TX! 1+ ac. each.

Water& elec. avail, nightly rentals OK. Great price! $29,999 Ea/$75,000 All REDUCED Property 026-027 : RIVER FRONT! Gorgeous oak and

cypress trees, views of the mountains. $225,000 EA. POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING Property 028 : Frio River Place 1.51 acs. SUPER CLOSE to river. Water system& elec. Nice area. $75,000 POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING Property 033: 5.16 ac. lot near town. City water & elec.

Gorgeous views, paved roads, security gate. $84,900 Property 036: 8.65 acs. In Shady Oaks. Private yet minutes from town. Lots of big oaks. Electricity available. $69,000 NEWProperty 040: Twin Forks lot. 3/10ths acre. Mobiles OK. Access to two nice river parks. Water & electric available. Great price! $19,999 Property 043: 8+ acs. w/gorgeous oaks and great bldg. sites.

Electricity available. AG EXEMPT taxes!! Shady Oaks Subdv. $77,045 Property 044: 3.2 ac. lot w/gated entrance, paved roads, underground electricity and city water. Nice oaks & no cedar! $64,500 TERMS Property 045-046 : Canyon Oaks/Concan lots. River access, elec./ water available. 1ac. $42,500 per lot Property 047: 1+/- ac. lot Mountain Valley in Concan. Close to golf course, House Pasture, Frio. Rentals OK!!! $89,000 Property 048: Beautiful, heavily treed lot in The Ranch.

Oak, pecan & elm trees in abundance. 6.37 acs. Frio River access. $143,325 Property 052: 5+ acres just West of Leakey. Fronts on John Buchanan Rd. Bldg. site faces east and is ready to go! $52,500 Property 054:Riverfront lot in Concan. Rentals ok. Decades old hand-crafted stone staircase to river. Heartstone Subdv. $319,000 Property 063: Lovely 3⁄4 acre lot in Heartstone Subdivision.

One of the last remaining river access lots available! Get it NOW! $119.000 Property 064: Another beautiful lot in The Ranch! 5.76 ac.

Ag. Exempt taxes, river access, backs to larger acreage for privacy. $139,000 Property 066-068: 3 adjacent tracts in Deer Creek Estates— Rio Frio, TX. Beautiful homesites with views! 9-12 acs. $9,000 PER AC NICE!!

Property 077: SIX 1 acre lots in Tierra Linda in Concan!

Beautiful, flat, easy to build. Close to golf & House Pasture. $79,000 each Property 078: 5+ ac. River Front lot in Rancho Real north of Leakey. West Frio frontage, no utilities. $89,000 Property 079: Great price for nice, flat 1 ac. lot in Tierra Linda subdv. In Concan. Rentals okay. $70,990 Property 081-83: 1-9 ac. lots in Concan. You have to see these lots. All utilities and VIEWS for miles. $39,500-$49,500--$55,500 ACREAGE NEWProperty 012: 5+ acres north of Leakey w/2400 sq. ft. metal bldg. Hwy. frontage. Some elevation for great views.

Ag. Exempt. $200,000 Property 015: 37.72 acs. of excellent hunting property.

3 sides fenced, has elec., water well, & home in need of repair. $155,000 REDUCED Property 025 : RR336 north of Leakey. 17+ acs. West prong of the Frio River on eastern boundary $222,000 Property 029 : 260 acs. +/- WILL DIVIDE Hwy. 337W frontage. Call Martin for all the details! $4250 per acre Property 030: Five (5) Spring Country hunting tracts totaling 68 acres. Will possibly divide. $153,000 Property 034: Scenic views from this 19 ac. tract just a mile east of Leakey. County rd. frontage, private well & electricity. $85,500 Property 053: 25 acres in Hidden Hills, Center Point, TX—Kerr County. Gated, paved roads, beautiful homes!

Ag. Exempt! $230,000 Property 056: 105+ ac. Silverhorn Ranch. 1BD/1BA cottage. Great little hunting place with exotics! Edwards County. $230,000 Property 058: 39 ac. in Rancho Real. Big views and great hunting. 4x4 is a MUST to access this property. $79,960 Property 060: 125 ac. west of Leakey on Hwy 337.

Electricity on 2 sides. Frontage on highway and County Rd. $4,250 per acre Property 062:12+ acs. STUNNING views. Easy access.

West of Leakey. Elec available. Great homesite. $4,000 per acre Property 072: 108 ac. w/large neighbors, gentle topography, easy access via Mitchell Ranch Rd. End of road. $378,000 PENDING Property 076: 25+ AC @Reagan Wells. Elec available.

Gorgeous creek and swimming hole. No restrictions. Hwy. frontage. $282,238 Property 086: 26.69 acs. west of Leakey 6 miles. County Road frontage. Elec available. Rough to rolling terrain. $4,000 per acre COMMERCIAL Property 3-6: 1+ ac. Commercial lots Concan. Frontage on US HWY 83. All utilities available. MAKE OFFER!!! $139,000-$149,000 Property 018: 3/3 w/river front in Frio Pecan Farm. Great income producing rental home! $325,000 Property 031: Riverfront home in the Frio Pecan Farm! In rental pool. Lots of amenities. $269,000 Property 37 & 38: 2BD/2BA adjacent log cabins in Frio Pecan Farm. Income producing. All reasonable offers considered! $147,000 each Property 057: BURK FEED & WESTERN WEAR! Turnkey business opportunity on Hwy. 83. Possible owner financing. $435,000 REDUCED NEWProperty 074: Many possibilities W/this 1.04 ac. on Hwy. 83 in Concan! No Restrictions! #73 w/house for sale next door. $60,000

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JAIL REGISTER

Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report May 31 - June 6, 2015

May 31- June 6, 2015

WARD, DOUGLAS CHARLES, 38 B/M, CAMP WOOD, TEXAS, A/O COX, ASSAULT CAUSING BODILY INJURY RESIST ARREST SEARCH OR TRANSPORT INTERFER W/EMERGENCY REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE, $8,000 SURETY EACH COUNT

5/31/2015 @ • 1211 responded to Ranch Road 337 East of Leakey for a motorcycle accident • 1219 responded to Ranch Road 337 East of Leakey for a second motorcycle accident • 1345 responded to the Quince in Camp Wood for a loud music complaint 6/2/2015 @ • 1431 responded to Camino Segundo East of Leakey for a report of people discharging firearms • 1614 responded to the intersection of South and Frio Street in Camp Wood for a motor vehicle accident • 1753 responded to McDonald crossing North of Camp Wood for a vehicle stuck in the river 6/3/2015 @ • 1712 responded to Camp Wood Hills crossing for people illegally parked • 1837 responded to TX Highway 55 South of Camp Wood for a report of a reckless driver • 1915 responded to Ranch Road 337 East of Leakey for loose livestock 6/4/2015 @

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Sabinal EMS, Inc. reports the following information press information.

“For May 2015 Sabinal EMS responded to a total of 21 dispatches where 23 patient reports were generated. 9 received treatment but were not transported, 3 transported to Uvalde Memorial Hospital, 6 transported to Medina Regional Hospital, 2 transported by AirLife, 1 transported by Hondo Funeral Home, 1 Structure Fire Standby, 1 Severe Weather Threat Standby.

The State granted variance was used 2 times out of the 21 dispatches, and 5 days were covered using the variance.

Sabinal EMS, Inc. is currently operating under a variance granted

by Texas Department of State Health Services. The law requires two certified personnel on the ambulance at all times. The variance allows Sabinal EMS, Inc. to operate out of compliance by allowing one noncertified driver and one certified technician.”

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1317 responded to the Leisure Estates South of Camp Wood for civil process 1939 responded to Pendley Road South of Leakey for a burglary of a habitation 2015 responded to Ranch Road 1120 for a report of a reckless motorcyclist 2024 responded to Ranch Road 1120 for a report of loose livestock 6/5/2015 @ 1243 responded to the Ben Beverage Barn in Camp Wood for a motor vehicle accident 1424 responded to a residence on East 5th Street in Camp Wood for Assault Family Violence 1622 responded to a residence on West 2nd Street in Camp Wood for a welfare check 2232 responded to the Family Dollar in Camp Wood for a burglary alarm 2315 responded to a residence on Camino Alto East of Leakey for disturbing the peace 6/6/2015 @ 1055 responded to Community Health Clinic in Camp Wood for a burglary alarm

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The Spirit of ‘45 He received his Master Navigator Wings in 1959 and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1964. He was a member of the American Meteorological Society, Retired Officer’s Association and the Air Force Association.

When he retired from the Air Force, he returned to the family farm near Mission, Texas.

Howard next spent 15 years as a Science teacher to junior high students, became involved with Sharyland Rural Water Supply Corporation, serving as Operations Manager for 8 years. He retired from this in 1987. With the sale of the family farm early the next year, the couple then GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

City of Leakey Mayor: Harry Schneemann Secretary: Dee Dee Wally Office: 830-232-6757 Fax: 830-232-6775 Councilmen: Ken Auld • John Buchanan • Carl Jensen • Jesus Rubio • Bob Bowers Leakey Volunteer Fire Dept.830-232-4005 Frio Canyon EMS, Inc.830-232-5299 City of Camp Wood Mayor: Jesse Chavez Office: 830-597-2265 Fax: 830-597-5365 email:cityhall@swtexas.net Aldermen: Curtis Wilson • Domingo Tobar • Sammie Ives •Darlene Bullard • Josh Cox Volunteer Fire Dept:830-597-6100 Camp Wood Library: 830-597-3208 Nueces Canyon EMS: 830-597-4200 City of Sabinal Mayor: Louis Landeros Secretary: Betty Jo Harris Office: 830-988-2218 Councilmembers: Nancy Alvarado, Chuck Van Pelt, Jeanette Keilman, Linda Musquiz, Eloisa Munoz and Mike Nuckles Sabinal Library 830-988-2911 Sabinal Municipal Judge: Anita Herndon 830-988-2630 Real County County Judge, Garry Merritt 830-232-5304 Real County Attorney, Bobby Jack Rushing 830-232-6461 County/District Clerk, Bella Rubio 830-232-5202 Justice of the Peace Dianne Rogers: 830-232-6630 Justice of the Peace JD Martinez: 830-597-6129 Sheriff, Bruce Carr 830-232-5201 Tax Assessor-Collector Donna Brice: 830-232-6210 Treasurer, Mairi Gray 830-232-6627 Chief Appraiser Kelley Shults 830-232-6248 Real County Public Library 830-232-5199 Camp Wood Public Library 830-597-3208 Real County Commissioners: Precinct #1: Manuel Rubio Pct.#2: Bryan Shackelford Pct. #3:Gene Buckner Pct.#4: Joe W. Connell, Sr. Real Edwards Conservation & Reclamation District PO Box 807 . Camp Wood, Texas 78833 (830) 597-3322 office Fax (830) 597-3320 recrd@swtexas.net email Roland Trees, Board President Joel Pigg, General Manager

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moved to Leakey. It was there that their son-in-law built the couple their retirement home complete with a dark room from which Howard could enjoy his hobby of photography. Howard became involved in the water supply for the Twin Forks Subdivision, a gated community near the City of Leakey. Because of his voluntary time, and because of his expertise, the subdivision named their water plant the TNRCC Howard Cole Plant. Texas Natural Resources Conservation Corp was the forerunner to the present day TCEQ or Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Speaking with Mr. and Mrs. Glen

Bradley, they recalled that he volunteered his time for at least 15 years. Mrs. Bradley also recalled that in appreciation for his service to their community, she would bake him a cake each week. She was pleased to learn that he really looked forward to her cakes. “Each week there was a fresh cake delivered and an empty plate returned,” she said.

Howard died two years ago. He and Vera had three children and 6 grandchildren.

I want to credit article F163 from the book “Wagons Ho!”, published by the Real County Historical Society, for much of the content about his life.

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To prepare for the 2015-16 year, Huajilla Unit TRTA executive board members Irene Rodriguez-Dubberly, president; Sam Dubberly, treasurer; Linda Perkins, secretary; and Jean Sexton, 1st vice-president, attended the TRTA District 20 Leadership Training “All That Jazz: Information to Jazz Up Your Unit” at the Floresville Event Center in Floresville, Texas, on June 4. Dr. Charlotte Travis, District 20 president, welcomed attendees and introduced keynote speaker Fran Plemmons, TRTA state president, who gave greetings from the state organization and shared information of import to retired teachers; of particular note was an update on legislative issues considered by the now concluded 84th Texas State Legislature. Following Ms. Plemmons’s greetings, District 20 officers conducted breakout sessions, sharing methods with local unit officers to “jazz up” their local organizations. After lunch, Dr. Travis conducted a short business meeting.

A highlight included District 20’s recognizing local units for various 2014-15 projects. Huajilla Unit received awards in the following categories: Healthy Living, Membership—local units must reflect numerical growth over the previous year—and Local Web Pages—local units’ pages must reflect improvements and demonstrate how they attempt to meet members’ needs.

To continue its successful trend of past years, Huajilla Unit echoes State President Plemmons, “We’re here for you: retirees and prospective retirees alike.” What we do at the local, district, and state levels can effect positive change for generations to come. With that in mind, Huajilla Unit invites all retired educators and support staff to attend meetings and take an active role in your local organization. The first meeting— typically, meetings are held on the Agold, TRTA District 20 Technology Contact, presents a fourth Monday of each month—of the Suaan website recognition award to the Huajilla Unit; accepting for the 2015-16 year will be held on Monday, organization, is Irene R. Dubberly, Huajilla Unit Website Manager at Huajilla Unit (seated) Jean Sexton, 1st Vice President; Linda Perkins, the recent District 20 Leadership Training in Floresville.

Secretary; (standing) Irene R.Dubberly, President; and Sam Dubberly, 28 September 2015 in Castroville.

Treasurer, attended the TRTA District 20 Leadership Training in Floresville.

Water News and River Flows I will also ask that you not place rocks in front of culverts to try and raise the swimming hole, when a flood of water comes along and stuffs the culvert full of these rocks they do not get themselves out of the hole it is additional work for the County or State Road crews and it makes the water crossing more susceptible to damage because of added pressure when the culverts do not allow water to freely flow through the pipes.

The following is the most current flow rates for our District. Fulgham’s Crossing just south of the Alto Frio Baptist Encampment had a flow of 43,136 gpm last measurement and now has a flow of 70,224 gpm; the highest flow rate I have recorded since May of 2012.

The flow at this crossing increased considerably and there is water flowing thru culverts that are usually dry.

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but I think there may still be sticks and rocks in a few of the pipes. The Leakey Springs Crossing had a flow of 6,730 gpm last measurement and a flow of 7,014 gpm this reading which is the highest flow I have recorded since January 2011. The Mill Creek Crossing showed an increase in flow since the last measurement; there are culverts on the south end of this crossing that once again do not have flow but all of the culverts on the north end of the crossing have some flow this reading. This crossing has a flow of 54,824 gpm this measurement up from the flow last measurement of 18,149 gpm.

On the west prong of the Frio River; the Rancho Real crossing had a flow of 13,461 gpm this reading compared to a flow of 7,357 gpm last measurement. The Kent Creek crossing showed an increase since last measurement with a flow of 4,502 gpm this month up from a flow of 2,241 gpm last measurement.

Nueces River flows were taken on June 5th.

McDonalds Crossing was at 97,758 gpm last measurement and decreased slightly to a flow of 80,813 gpm this measurement; which is significantly higher than normal.

The Nueces River Dam on Highway 55 south of Camp Wood had a flow of 16,756 gpm last reading and increased to a flow of approximately 275,000 gpm this reading. I could not get a regular flow measurement of this crossing because the culverts were all under water and the flow was crossing over the top of the crossing; however, I was able to get one culvert measured and then took that data to get the estimated flow at the crossing. This is the highest flow that I have attempted to measure. Remember conserve water where you can, do your part and be water smart.

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The Utopia Lions Club

by Marilyn Chalmers

The Utopia Lions Club once again showed their support of community youth by presenting scholarships to three Utopia ISD seniors in the amount of $2000 each for continued education.

Utopia Lions Club President Rod Chalmers presented the scholarships on Saturday, May 30, 2015, at the Utopia Schools Gymnasium during the Utopia ISD graduation ceremony. The

three recipients are: Krista McDonald, daughter of Chris and Ellen McDonald, who will attend the University of Texas at San Antonio, TX, to pursue a major in Archaeology; Lane Riggs, daughter of Bill and Sylvia Riggs, who will attend Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, TX, to pursue a double major in English and Psychology; and Andrea Ruiz, daughter of Johnny and Esmeralda Ruiz, who will attend Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX, to pursue a major in Applied Science. These three young women exhibit the very essence of what Lions Club is all about – initiative, responsibility, dependability, and service. Scholarship Chairman Marilyn Chalmers stated, “Krista, Lane, and Andrea have set an excellent example for students in Utopia ISD to follow, and are deserving recipients of these scholarships. Utopia Lions Club has pledged to help our young people continue their education.

This is one of the challenges our community faces, and it’s a need our club continues to address. We are also extraordinarily grateful for the support and contributions we have received from members of the Sabinal Canyon community and beyond. You are helping us make a difference.”

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Large crowd attends 2015 commencement ceremony in Uvalde UVALDE, TX -A total of 396 graduates participated in the 68th Annual Southwest Texas Junior College Commencement Ceremony held May 16 before a standingroom-only crowd at the Uvalde Honey Bowl Stadium. Taking part in the ceremony were December 2014 graduates, May 2015 graduates and August 2015 candidates for graduation. “Our biggest concern was the threat of rain, luckily we avoided any bad weather,” said SWTJC Registrar, Luis Fernandez. “This years commencement ceremony went on without a hitch and I’d like to thank all the staff that worked hard to make this day a success.” A total of 744 graduates were listed in this year’s commencement program, with 392 receiving the associate of arts degree in general studies and 18 awarded the associate of science degree.

An additional 52 students earned the associate of applied science degree and 282 students received basic certificates and certificates of completion.

SWTJC Uvalde Catholic Club member Arianne C. Peñalosa of Uvalde delivered the invocation. SWTJC student ambassador Ruth Alcantar led the singing of The National Anthem. SWTJC Del Rio Campus Vice President Derek Sandoval was master of ceremonies. Hector Gonzales, Ph.D., SWTJC President,

introduced college trustees and honored guests, and SWTJC Vice President for Academic Affairs Mark Underwood, Ph.D., introduced keynote speaker Ramsey English Cantu, Mayor of the City of Eagle Pass.

SWTJC Vice President for Academic Affairs Mark Underwood, Ph.D., recognized honors graduates.

Underwood recognized associate degree recipient Isela J. Esquivel of Del Rio for maintaining a perfect 4.0 grade point average (GPA) in earning her degree.

Certificate recipients recognized for a perfect 4.0 grade point average include: Pablo Resendez, Jr. of Brackettville; Roberto Mejia, Luis M. Pimentel, Anna M. Ramirez and Jose Villarreal of Del Rio; Veronica Aranda, Denise Cantu, Janeana L. Sotelo and Zasha Velez of Eagle Pass; Jose J. Bravo of Jimenez; Wesley I. Edlund of Rio Medina; Kassandra S. Gomez of Sabinal; Eric M. Gonzales, Ryan A. Gonzales, Randy J. Hill and Sergio J. Rosas of Uvalde. Summa cum laude (3.9 to 4.0 GPA) honor graduates include Baldemar Delgado of Eagle Pass, Mariana Fernandez-Guerra and Ivonne Gonzalez Guitierrez of Del Rio. Magna cum laude honor graduates (3.7 to 3.899 GPA) from Uvalde include Ricardo V. Garcia, Arianne C. Penalosa, Araceli Vega

and Betel D. Velasquez.

Area magna cum laude graduates were Cielo L. De La Cerda, Cecilia Guerra, Dalia Martinez, Oscar M. Mendoza, Ivan Rodriguez and Jose Ruiz of Eagle Pass, Sydney C. Dingler, William N. Hildreth, Alexis A. Moran, Emmanuel D. Odin and Maria T. Ortega of Del Rio, Trisha N. Garcia and Aaliyah D. Mata of Crystal City, Viridiana G. Gonzalez of Acuna, Mario Perez of Sabinal, and Thomasa C. Ventura Lopez of Pearsall.

Cum laude honor graduates (3.6 to 3.699 GPA) from Uvalde were Valeria D. Mirelez and Illiana Silva.

Area cum laude honorees were Anna G. Balderas, Tyler Hohle and Mariah A. Rivera of Del Rio, Anallely Casas, Ilze V. Chavez, Sandy Diaz, Andrea M. Garcia and Ana G. Martinez of Eagle Pass, Audrey R. Lopez and Romanita Urrabazo of Crystal City.

SWTJC trustees including Dr. Harry O. Watkins, Toni Moreno and Rodolfo R. Flores of Uvalde, Victor Lopez of Crystal City, and Anita Shackelford of Leakey all took part in the presentation of degrees and certificates.

Following the ceremony, graduates and their families attended a light reception hosted by the college at the Uvalde Honey Bowl.

Bandera Electric Cooperative Inc., Scholarship Program Recipients awarded $2500 Bandera, TX. (May 20, 2015) – Bandera Electric Cooperative, Inc., is committed to the leaders of tomorrow. As part of our commitment to support the education of the members we serve, BEC awarded ten outstanding students a $2500 scholarship for the 2015-2016 school year to members and their children this year. These recipients are deserving students who have distinguished themselves through their dedication and commitment to their education and in their communities.

The following students were the recipients of the BEC scholarship program: Daisy Avalos Comfort High School Gabriella Berger Hallmark University Tyler Buchanan Medina High School Francis Jacob Herron Medina High School

Van Heye University of Texas at San Antonio Samantha Meyer Schreiner University Hailey Marie Morgan Medina High School Joshua Patrick Muehlstein Harper High School

Cecelia Schaefer Utopia High School (pictured)

Kenzie Morgan Smith Center Point High School The BEC scholarship program was established in 1998 to encourage and assist in the educational pursuits of its members and their immediate families.

Texas House Bill 3203, which was passed September 1997, permits nonprofit electric cooperatives to retain unclaimed capital credit payments for scholarships.

CADDEL-SMITH CHAPTER, DAUGHTERS OF THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS, INSTALL NEW OFFICERS The Caddel-Smith Chapter, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, met on May 21st, in the McNelly Room at the First State Bank in Uvalde to review this year’s activities and to install new officers.

President Burleson reported on the DRT State Convention held in San Antonio earlier in May, announced the names of the new members to the DRT Board of Management, and discussed the DRT Library and the possibility that the collection may be loaned to Texas A&M University, San Antonio, for display in their library after the issue is settled with the General Land Office.

New Business consisted of reviewing a proposed budget, comparing it to past budgets, and voting unanimously to approve it as submitted. Members suggested that the chapter have more buffet or brown bag luncheons next year, and all agreed to have three during the year. Mrs. Burleson announced that the District VII Workshop will be held in Edna on October 17th, and the State Convention will be held in Addison on May 12-14, 2016.

First Vice President Jakelynn Crawford reported that the next meeting will be on September 10, 2015, at the McNelly Room at the First State Bank. The program will be a ceremony welcoming new members, which at this time include Missy Solbrig and Amanda Van Hoozer. The Education Report included the

information that James Butler Bonham will be the topic for the Fourth Grade Essay Contest next year and that Europeans in the Republic of Texas will be the topic for seventh graders.

Members Billie Jean Davis and Kay Allen conducted the ceremony to install new officers as follows: President, Judy Burleson; First Vice President, Jakelynn Crawford; Second Vice President, Jane Van Hoozer; Secretary, Karen Collins; Treasurer, Ernestine Carson; Chaplain, Cheryl Ratcliff; Historians, Billie Nast and Pam Pittman; and Parliamentarian, Pat Burrier. Registrar Roberta Himebrook was unable to attend the meeting.

The group sang Happy Birthday to Pat Burrier before enjoying a buffet-brown bag luncheon and a time of visiting. Members present were Kay Anderson, Sudie Burditt, Judy Burleson, Pat Burrier, Mary Dale Brewer, Bea Carmichael, Ernestine Carson, Karen Collins, Jakelynn Crawford, Billie Jean Davis, Jo Ann Eanes, Patsy Keelin, Sandra Martin, Billie Nast, Gail Nichols, Pam Pittman, Cheryl Ratcliff, and Jane Van Hoozer.

Guests present were Jerry Brewer, Alan Carmichael, and Pat Woods.

Ladies interested in joining DRT must document that at least one of their ancestors lived in Texas during the time of the Republic of Texas (between 1836 and 1846).

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First Baptist The church members are gearing up for Vacation Bible School. It will be held June 15 through 19 from 5:30 to 8 PM and the church is located at 607 N. San

Antonio Street. This will be something your child can have a lot of fun with, and meet new children at the same time, in a safe environment.

First United Methodist For the first time in over a year, and the first time in our new kitchen, the church held an appreciation dinner for Pastor Leighanne Brechin and family. They will soon be moving to a new church and recognition of her leadership for the past five years was done. The church will be receiving a new pastor and she will take the pulpit the last Sunday of the month.

Vacation Bible School here will be held June 29 through July 3. They have been working very hard on this annual project.

Bring your child and let him/her join in on the fun.

St. Patrick’s Catholic There is to be a special program for persons who have lost their spouse, are in the process of divorce or divorced and hurting. It is called Retrouvaille, a highly successful program to help couples heal and renew their marriages. The June 26- 28 Beginning Experience Weekend Retreat in San Antonio will help persons deal with the grief process. Contact the church for more information. Church phone number is 9882255, and their hours are from 10 to 12 and 3 to 5 Monday through Friday.

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The Sabinal Quilters donated $400 on June 4, 2015 to Sabinal EMS to help in the purchase of the EMS organizations fundraising efforts to purchase a LUCAS CPR machine. The machine cost is around $14,000. Grants, fundraisers, donations will be used to help raise these monies.

The LUCAS is a device that assists the EMS responder in providing high quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation. When used, the device will free up two hands that will allow the EMS responder to work on other life saving procedures.

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On Monday, May 25th, Bernardo Jimenez competed at the 2015 State Solo& Ensemble contest in Pflugerville, TX. Bernardo had to have his class 1 solo memorized to be performed in front of a professional clarinet player.

Students at the competition

were awarded rating from 1-5, with a division 1 super, based off of their performance. Bernardo was awarded a division 2 on his solo, which is considered an excellent rating, and was very close to receiving a division 1.

Bernardo was the only

student from Sabinal who made it to this round of competition, and he’s the first student to represent Sabinal ISD at the State Solo & Ensemble competition in over 11 years. We are very proud of him and his dedication to music. Congrats Bernardo!

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Mayor Louis A. Landeros, Jr. called the regular meeting of the Sabinal City Council to order at 7:12 p.m. on June 08, 2015 with the following aldermen, staff and visitors present: Javier Flores, Linda Musquiz, Mike Nuckles, Eloisa Muniz, Jeanette Keilman, Anita Herndon, Jimmy Ray Oranday, Betty Jo Harris, Jesus Reyes, Angelina Gagliardi, Billie Franklin, Luciano Castaneda, Jessie Mc Farlen, Carl Esser, Eddie Bogard and Angelica Landeros. Nancy Alvarado was absent.

The invocation was led by Betty Jo Harris; and the pledge to the United States flag was led by Mayor Landeros.

On a motion by Nuckles and second by Musquiz, all five voted to approve the accounts payable and interim payments as presented.

There were no citizen comments.

Keilman moved and Flores seconded to pass Resolution 15-7, authorizing the addition of Jeanette Keilman and Javier Flores to the bank signature cards. All five voted for. Resolution passed.

On a motion by Keilman and second by Muniz, all five voted to approve the minutes of the May 11 and 26, 2015 meetings.

Judge Anita Herndon gave the Municipal Court report for May. Chief Reyes gave the Police Report for May. Director of Public Works Oranday gave the Public Works Report for May. City secretary Betty Jo Harris gave the financial reports for May, noting that the general operating fund has had to have a transfer from the systems fund. Customer confidence letters will have to go out in June.

Mayor Landeros noted that the city had sent flowers to the funeral for Rodolfo Tristan.

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Carl Esser opened the review of Tx CDBG number 7214162, the sidewalk project. He stated that the City is ahead of schedule and has been environmentally cleared. Eddie Bogard of TRE Engineering demonstrated the areas to be constructed. On a motion

by Musquiz and second by Flores, all five approved the plans and specifications and the bid opening date of July 21, 2015. The bid will be awarded at the Regular July 27, 2015 meeting.

Under agenda item number nine, Mayor Landeros stated they would allow shingles into the open top containers only with a fee schedule. After a short review of the proposed landfill ordinance, Keilman moved and Muniz seconded to table the ordinance and review before consideration.

Nuckles stated that the question of lending equipment to the rodeo group is voided. No action was taken.

After a five minute break, Mayor Landeros called the closed session as per Tx Gov’t Code Ann. Section 551.074 (Personnel); 551.071(1)(2) Consultation with attorney: (A) Police Departmentofficer Rios; (B) Chief Reyes; ( C ) Vacant Position Formerly Held

By Raul Silvas. The time is 8:39 p.m.

Mayor Landeros stated that the council will reconvene to consider items 11 (a)(b)(c ). No action was taken in closed session. The time was 10:15 p.m.

Mayor Landeros stated that no action would be taken on a or b.

On a motion by Musquiz and second by Flores, all five voted to offer the position to Ramon Lopez at a starting rate of $8.50 per hour, with six months probation, pending a negative drug test.

On a motion by Nuckles and second by Flores, all five voted to adjourn at 10:19 p.m.

Where Did Time Go I don’t feel any different than when I first graduated.

Of course, I was feeling pretty happy that I had finally graduated, so that is one difference. But I don’t feel like I’m any older, or like I’m going to be attending college in the fall.

My grandma used to tell me that she still thinks she’s young even though she’s old. I used to just wave it off as grandma being grandma, but I now realize that it is true. I once read a girl’s thoughts on ageing, after stumbling upon it on the internet. The girl said that people never felt old, because in a sense, they never were old. She said that people are like those cute little Russian dolls, the dolls that fit a smaller, and smaller, and finally, smaller, version within themselves. She thought that an eight-year-old version of herself was inside a fourteen-year-old version of herself, which was also within a twenty-year-old version of herself.

The little Russian dolls could be used with memories, too. A memory of the beach could lead you to a memory found within the deepest recesses of your mind

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- one that was so reclusive that you hadn’t remembered it in months, or even years.

The girl’s idea hides a lot of time. It’s like it’s nonexistent. Time is stacking upon time, and the only proof we have of it is the fact that we got older. A year ago our hair was longer, brighter; now, it’s spotted with gray. Ten years ago, we had no wrinkles. But where did all of the time go? When did we go to graduation parties? When did we see our children take their first steps? What happened to all the laughs and smiles; they’re only present in wrinkles?

I was thinking yesterday that I shouldn’t worry so much about the things I do. I worry about learning German, I worry about math, I worry about getting a job. In twenty years (or even less), I may be fluent in German. I may be a mathematician. I may have a really good job and I may be financially stable. In a few years, I won’t have to worry about these things. I mean, worrying takes up a lot of time! Yet, when I myself am a little Russian doll, when my children or grandchildren look back on all that I may have achieved, there will be no appearance of time. And time is

something that is always bargained for.

I’m going to say something, and you may laugh. After all, I haven’t even turned eighteen yet. What am I talking about? What I wanted to say is: when I die, I hope I will have died with more than enough time to have done all I could see or do. I want my little Russian doll to be painted with bright cheeks and a smile. Life’s too short, but right now, time seems innumerable, indefinite. And I hope that I’m smart enough to use the time that I do have.

My seventeen-year-old self has seen Europe, gone to State, and graduated.

This part of myself has met incredible people and has done incredible things, some that I never thought I would have the opportunity to do. My building my little Russian doll as we speak.

But I want you to know that whenever I stop writing for this paper, I will have added more to that little Russian doll.

Another experience, another memory.

Maybe next year I’ll travel back down that memory (lane), and I’ll remember sitting in front of my computer, wondering what I’ll write about next week.

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O B I T U A R I E S Dora Gonzales

Elisa S. Ruiz - Ramos

Rodolfo Munoz Tristan III

(January 20, 1950 - June 1, 2015)

(June 9, 1975 - June 4, 2015)

(February 14, 1980 - June 1, 2015)

To Our New Guardian Angel: June 1st came and went. It wasn’t like any before it. The sun rises, the sun sets; and you’re behind it now instead of watching it with us. Our memory of you will live on forever. We no longer get to sit with you but know you will be all around us in all we do.

Mom, when they said you only had a few days left I refused to believe it could be true. How could I allow myself to see a world without you in it; much less a good bye?

Mom, you were an angel here on earth. I learned so very much from you; to laugh, to have patience and to live life to its absolute fullest because tomorrow is never promised.

Your love and memories will shine through the sun now. I see you in little glimpses, mini moments, a really loud laugh and sometimes even peanuts and a coca cola. Your soft voice, your kindness and your beautiful heart will always be remembered in our everyday lives. You were the sweetest person, you never met a stranger. You taught us how to love and, most importantly, how to be close to each other; you brought us together.

Sometimes reality is hard to accept and when I come home I will be expecting to see you. The warmth of your body will no longer be my comfort; your loving hands (that molded me) will no longer wash my laundry, pray over me nor console me. Reality is a reality that I never thought would occur.

Days will go....nights will come. You are no longer here and that’s ok. You fought, you battled, and you used all of your strength and were a worthy opponent. I will see you in flashes and in every source of happiness. I will see you in the sun, the water, in church, in my children. I will see you again; but never in the same way. I love you!

Love, Dad, Sergio, Mel, and Albert Dora Gonzales of Rocksprings, Texas passed away Monday, June 1, 2015, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Nueva Rosita Coahuila, Mexico on January 20, 1950, to Cirilo Enriquez and Manuela Guajardo Enriquez.

Dora married Edward Gonzales on June 23, 1973, in Rocksprings, Texas.

Those left to honor and cherish Dora’s memory is her husband, Edward Gonzales of Rocksprings; sons, Sergio Gonzales, and Albert Gonzales and wife Noelia; daughter, Melinda Gonzales; niece, Imelda Benavidez; grandchildren, Eduardo Adan Gonzales, Cataleya Alessandra Gonzales; siblings, Enriqueta Benavidez, Juan Enriquez and spouse Lupe, Panchita Gomez and spouse Jorge, and Cirilo Enriquez, Jr. and spouse Dina; numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by parents, Cirilo and Manuela Enriquez and niece, Yaneth Martinez.

Pallbearers include Albert Gonzales, Benjamin Enriquez, Jesus Benavidez, Vince Maltos, Ricky Martinez, and Daniel Flores.

Visitation was held Tuesday June 2, 3-8 p.m. and Wednesday, June 3, 2015, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Chapel, with Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7 p.m. each night.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday, June 4, 2015, 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Rocksprings, Texas, with Father Ken Dakin officiating. Interment followed at the Rocksprings Cemetery.

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

Elisa S. Ruiz – Ramos of Rocksprings, Texas passed away June 4, 2015, in Kerrville, Texas. She was born in Del Rio, Texas on June 9, 1975, to Armando Ruiz and Viola Sifuentes Ruiz.

She is survived by her husband, Ralph Ramos of Rocksprings; children, Rheba Ramos of Rocksprings and Ralphie Ramos of Barksdale; brothers, Hector Ruiz and wife, Rosa, Antonio Ruiz and wife, Lorri; grandfather, Pablo Sifuentes Sr.; nieces and nephews, Hector, Carmen, Andrea, Tristan, Rebecca, Raymundo, and Aracely Ruiz; aunts and uncles, Pablo Sifuentes Jr. and wife Noreda, Ernesto Sifuentes and wife Margie, Daniel Sifuentes and wife Teresa, Velinda Sifuentes, Lupe Enriquez and husband Juan, Ricardo Sifuentes and wife Stephanie, Mario Ruiz and wife Norma, Eloy Ruiz, Estella Ortiz and husband, Albert; numerous great aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her son, Edgar Sandate; father, Armando Ruiz; paternal grandparents, Hector and Carmen Ruiz; maternal grandparents, Guadalupe Sifuentes; and motherin-law, Fidela Ramos.

Pallbearers include Albert Ortiz Jr, Robert Ortiz, David Ortiz, Ruben Flores Jr., Manuel Ramos, Jose Ramos, Fidel Ramos, and Rudy Zapata.

Visitation will be Saturday June 6, 1-8 p.m. and Sunday, June 7, 2015, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Chapel.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, June 8, 2015, 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Rocksprings, Texas, with Father Adrian Adamik officiating.

Interment followed at Rocksprings Cemetery.

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

Rodolfo Munoz Tristan III of Sabinal passed away on June 1, 2015 in San Antonio at the age of 35. Mr. Tristan was born on February 14, 1980 in Stillwater, Oklahoma to Rodolfo Jr. and Viviana (Munoz) Tristan. He married Anita Gallegos on March 7, 2011 in Uvalde. Mr. Tristan is survived by his wife Anita Tristan of Sabinal; father and step-mother, Rodolfo Tristan Jr. and Nohemi of Sabinal; maternal grandmother, Epifania Munoz of Sabinal; daughter, Michelle Chapa of Sabinal; four sons, Nicholas Rodolfo Tristan; Ivan Edgar Tristan; Diego Chapa and Alexis Chapa all of Sabinal; four sisters, Lisa Tristan; Raquel Esquivel; Anatasia Moreno and Viviana Tristan all of Sabinal; one brother, Jose Tristan of Sabinal; numerous aunts, uncles nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mr. Tristan is preceded in death by his mother Viviana Tristan, paternal grandparents, Rodolfo and Virginia Tristan and maternal grandfather, Gustavo Munoz.

A rosary was held on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 7:00 pm at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary in Sabinal. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, June 5, 2015 at 4:00 pm at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Sabinal, with burial following in St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jose Tristan, Adrian Tristan, Guadalupe Tristan Jr., Alexis Chapa, Jermaine Amaya and Selestino Esquivel Jr. Honorary pallbearers were Ivan Edgar Tristan and Diego Chapa.

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(February 17, 1931 - June 5, 2015) Cecil Edward “Coot� Davis of Uvalde passed away on June 5, 2015 in Uvalde Memorial Hospital at the age of 84. He was born on February 17, 1931 to Cecil Edward Davis and Catherine Cox Davis.

Cremation is under the direction of Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 9:30 AM at Montell Methodist Church

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Our summer reading program is kicking off now for our readers! Come by the library to pick up a form to record what you are reading. Prizes will be given in all categories at different goals are met and certificates will be available during the second week of August once everyone completes and returns their reading lists. Prizes include but are not limited to: books, thermal lunch bags from the Small and Rural Library Association of Texas, a deck of Hank the Cowdog playing cards, water bottles, basket and kick balls, and many more. (Adults can give us feedback on what they have read and receive a new stylus pen.) Beginning the last Tuesday in June we offer the following programs for our young readers:

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

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

830.966.2426 Sunday School: 9:30 am Worship: 10:30 am Wednesday: 7:00pm Youth Alive: Saturday 7:00pm Youth Pastor James Jones Pastor Dr. Robert Richarz Church in the Valley Hwy 83 Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.6090 Pastor Ray Miller Sunday School: 9:45am Worship: 10:45am Childrens Church 11 Evening: 6:00pm Wed. Service 6:30 Fellowship (2nd & 4th) 7:00pm Spanish Service Sat. 6:00pm New Fellowship Church Hwy 337 & Camino Alto Leakey, TX 830.232.6770 Sunday School: 9:45am Come and Worship: 10:45am Evening: 6:00pm Wednesday: 7:00pm Godprints: 6:00pm Wednesday: 7:00pm Friday Fellowship Dinner 7pm

Sabado Clases y Servicios Biblicos en Espanol 5pm Leakey Church of Christ One Block N of Courthouse Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.6933 Sunday School: 10:00am Come and Worship: 10:45am Evening: 6:00pm Wednesday: 7:00pm Concan Church of Christ Hwy 83 Concan 830.232.4058 Ministers: Paul Goodnight and Ray Melton Sunday School: 10:00am Com and Worship: 11:00am Evening: 6:00pm Wednesday: 7:00pm Concan Baptist Mission Hwy 83 Concan, TX Worship: 9:30am Sunday School: 10:30am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wednesday Bible Study: 6:00pm

Pastor Willis Adair Cowboy Church in the Nueces River Canyon HWY 55 N @ Angel Wings Cafe’ PO Box 158 Barksdale, TX 78828 (830) 234-3180 or 2345170 5th Sunday 6:30 pm and Every Tuesday @ 6:30 pm United Methodist Church P O Box 417 419 N. Market Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.6266 Pastor: Doug Smith 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

Tuesday, June 30th, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Historical Heroes - James Burris will talk about David Bowie and conduct a tour of historical items in his yard (adjacent to the library). There will be crafts related to this theme.

Tuesday, July 7th, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Veteran Heroes - Meet the patriotic heroes that protect our country. There will be crafts related to this theme.

Tuesday, July 21st, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Community Heroes - Meet the men and women who heroically save lives in our community. Representatives of law enforcement, fire protection and possibly Emergency Medical Services will bring their vehicles and talk about their jobs. There will be crafts related to this theme.

Tuesday, July 28th, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Super Heroes - Spikey Mikey (aka Michael Cruz) will present a magic show on the Hero theme. There will be crafts related to animated super heroes.

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The 2015 Battle of Brackettville

Brackettville, Texas is a small Colonia in southwest Texas with a population of just over 1700 people. This quiet, sleepy little hamlet is situated some twenty miles north of the Rio Grande River, as the buzzards fly. Rich in history, Indians, Settlers and Soldiers. I will attempt to give you a condensed, yet comprehensive overview of that history.

In 1850, The Texas State Legislature designated a far west section of Bexar County to create, Kinney County. The new county was named after Henry Lawrence Kinney. The first governing body wasn’t elected until 1875.

In June 1852, The United States Army leased land from Samuel Maverick along the Las Moras Creek to build an Indian fighting fort. The fort was named ‘Fort Clack’, after John B. Clark, who died in The Mexican/American War in 1847.

As the fort was being built, a San Antonio merchant by the name of Oscar Brackett came out and built himself a stage stop and dry goods (general) store across from the fort. The road that separated them was the original San Antonio to El Paso stage road. This stage road later, ran all the way to San Diego.

Other merchants came and bought property from Oscar Brackett, who had the foresight to buy up all the choice pieces of property.

By 1857, the town had a new hotel, The Sargent Hotel and a restaurant ran by Mr. Sheedy.

By 1868, Brackettville had grown to 10 houses and a population of just over fifty people. It got its first school in 1870 and its first Post Office in 1875.

In the mid 1870’s, Brackettville ranchers, like ranchers all over this great state were busy driving large herds of cattle north to the railheads.

The population of Brackettville was close of 1,000 people by 1896 and had nearly doubled by 1926.

By 1914, the town had a cotton gin, a bank and a weekly newspaper.

Brackettville finally incorporated on July 28th, 1930.

The army closed Fort Clark in 1946 and the towns population once again dropped to somewhere around a 1,000 people. At that time, the town had 44 bars, gambling establishments and houses of ill-repute. I was told by a good source, that among the mass exodus was 400 ladies of the night.

Today, the road separating Fort Clark , now ‘Fort Clark Springs’, a highly political, gated sub-division and Brackettville is wider than ever.

Let me bring you back to the here and now. This story is not about the battles that have always existed, between the town and the fort. This story is about the battle between the residents of Brackettville and its elected representatives. Some of which were just voted out of office, on the 9th of June 1015.

The battle lines have been drawn over the keeping of animals within the city limits. Throughout the years, various animal ordinances have been adopted, which worked well for both the welfare and wellbeing of the animals and the people as well.

In the fall of 2014, the Mayor, Andres Rodriguez called a town hall type open meeting (he called it a workshop) to inform the citizens of Brackettville of the possibility of banning all animals from within the city limits.

At the meeting, the mayor claimed to have received a substantial number of complaints from citizens about the foul odors emitting

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After a lengthy meeting, in which dozens of animal owners spoke in opposition to the proposed ban of their animals, after citing dozens of good valid reasons as to why banning the animals was just plain wrong. All arguments fell on deaf ears.

On December the 9th, 2014, under great protests from the people of Brackettville, the mayor and council, passed an amended animal control ordinance. New guidelines for the dogs, which everyone thought was fine. Included in the ordinance was a ban of all horses, cows, sheep, goats, chickens, ducks, geese and anything else that remotely fell in the livestock category.

The citizens were given 90 days to move or dispose of their animals or they would be ticketed for violating the ordinance.

Ninety one days later, on March 10th, the Chief of Police and a newly appointed animal control officer, spent the next few days, writing tickets.

No one had complied with the order, for a number of reasons.

The least of which was a fact that for over a hundred and fifty years their ancestors and themselves had kept animal within the city limits.

For the most part, Brackettville is a poor town, filled with poor people. Many of them had no means to relocate their animals and did not want to take them to some livestock sale to be turned into glue or dog and cat food.

Keeping animals was not only the status-quo but for a good many, the watering, feeding and cleaning of pens, was not only enjoyable, but very therapeutic. For a good many others, keeping chickens supplement their food budget by the eating of eggs and the chickens themselves. Others drank goat milk and ate the meat.

Many of the horses that are kept in town are used by their owners, who work as day labors on local ranches. Now, the city was messing with men’s income (free enterprise).

On March 18th and again on April 2nd, all those ticketed pled not guilt and requested jury trials. New trial dates were set for May 6th and beyond.

The defendants banded together and formed ‘The Brackettville Animal Lovers Association’.

They started down that long road of trying to hire an attorney.

The first two dozen attorneys contacted ran like scared rabbits, once they learned that they would be opposing a city ( a municipality).

Finally, an attorney from Eagle Pass took the case, because he believed in their cause. Attorney Ricardo E. Calderon agreed to defend everyone cited for a ridiculously low fee. After a meeting with the members of the B.A.L.A. , it became obvious to everyone, that this man had been around the proverbial block, more than just a few times.

On behalf of the B.A.L.A. , Calderon filed a lawsuit against Mayor Andres Rodriguez and the City of Brackettville on April 20th, in the 63rd Judicial District Court in Kinney County. The suit challenged the constitutionality of the new ordinance.

On April 29th, the mayor and city successfully had the suit moved to the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas in Del Rio. The B.A.L.A. contends that the City of Brackettville’s new ordinance among other things created a two-tier boundary area by allowing and not allowing livestock within its city NEW EXPANDED limits violating their due process and equal protection rights under the 1st, 5th HOURS! and 14th U.S. Constitutional Amendments.

8am – 8pm This discrimination against the property owners with animals is causing damages Fri., Sat., and Sunday and is detrimental to their personal and 10am – 5pm real property rights.

Mon. through Thurs.

United States District Court Judge Alia Serving Specialty Moses extended a temporary restraining Burgers, Weekend order against the City of Brackettville which had been issued by 63rd District Breakfast, and more Court Judge Henry Fernandez on April Dine-In or To-Go 21st.

657 West RR337 The two parties and their attorneys locked 1⁄2 mile west of Highway 83 horns in Federal Court again on May Next to the Frio Canyon 12th. It was agreed that while the legality Motorcycle Stop and constitutionality of the December 9th amendment was being studied by the court, that the May 13, 2007 amended animal control ordinance was still in effect and could/would be enforced.

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GRANNY’S KITCHEN BACK TO BASICS... QUICK SUMMER RECIPES We can all use a little extra time in the summer! Try these fast but pleasing recipes to cut down on prep time and still be rewarded with good meals and a happy family...as well as a little more time to spend with them.

TROPICAL FRUIT SAUCE OVER ANGEL FOOD CAKE

1 Vanilla Pudding Cup 1- 4 oz container tropical fruit well drained 2 Medium slices of Angel Food Cake Mix fruit and pudding well and spoon equal portions over cake!

PEANUT BUTTER BANANA SMOOTHIE

Fat Free Dairy Whipped Topping and chopped peanuts, optional .Combine bananas, yogurt, Egg, milk, peanut butter, honey and vanilla in blender; process until smooth. Pour into glasses and garnish with Reddi-wip and peanuts, if desired. Serve immediately. Keep frozen sliced bananas on hand for delicious smoothies. If you don’t have frozen bananas on hand, slice and place on cookie sheet that will fit in your freezer; place sheet in freezer for 30 minutes. Then store in freezer food storage bag. This makes a thick, rich smoothie; add additional milk if you prefer a lighter consistency.

2 medium bananas, sliced, frozen 1 cup vanilla nonfat yogurt with low-calorie sweetener 1/2 cup Liquid Egg Whites 1/2 cup fat free milk 1 tablespoon Creamy Peanut Butter 1 tablespoon honey 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

By Elaine Padgett Carnegie

BAKED TILAPIA

PREP TIME 20 MINUTES 2 lbs tilapia fillets 2 eggs, beaten 1⁄3 cup low-fat mayonnaise 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 cup breadcrumbs 2⁄3-3⁄4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon oregano 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme 1 tablespoon parsley Spray baking pan(s) with nonstick cooking spray.

Preheat oven to 400. Place beaten eggs in a shallow dish. Stir in mayo and lemon juice. Stir until wellcombined. In a separate shallow dish, stir together breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and the herbs/spices. Mix well.

Dip each fillet into the egg/mayo/lemon juice mixture (coat both sides). Let excess drip off, then dip into breadcrumb/cheese mixture to coat both sides. Place coated fillets in prepared baking pan(s).

Bake, uncovered at 400 for 20-30 minutes or until fish is white and flaky inside.

YOGURT SUNDAES TOPPED WITH GRANOLA

1 container each Vanilla Bean Greek Frozen Yogurt 1⁄4 c. crunchy granola Let yogurt stand at room temperature until slightly soft. (about 5 minutes) Spoon yogurt into dessert bowl and sprinkle with granola

PEACH SORBET (MAKE AHEAD) 6 large, ripe peaches 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon lemon juice Pinch of salt (Optional 2 Tbsp Vodka or other alcohol keep from freezing hard cannot feed to kids) Peel and slice peaches, then freeze until firm. Stir sugar into 3/4 cup water and blend with frozen peaches, along with lemon juice and salt, until creamy and smooth. Eat immediately soft-serve-style, or freeze in a loaf pan up to 3 days or process in ice cream maker.

CUCUMBER SALAD (MAKE AHEAD)

11⁄2 large cucumber 1-2 tsp Salt 4 large green onions 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped 1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice (or use a good quality bottled Lemon Juice) 1⁄4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tsp lemon zest 1/8 tsp fresh cracked Pepper Slice cucumber very finely then sprinkle liberally with salt and let sit in a colander in your sink for 1 hour. Rinse cucumber thoroughly (taste a piece to make sure you’ve rinsed all the salt off). Let the cucumber slices drain on paper towels or a clean tea towel to dry completely. Slice green onions.

Finely chop cilantro. Finely zest lemon. Combine onions, cilantro, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil and cracked pepper and stir to combine. Pour dressing over the cucumber, stir to incorporate and serve! You can refrigerate this salad for several hours up to overnight; simply give it a stir to redistribute the dressing before serving.

PIONEER REAL ESTATE

Shirley Shandley, Broker 698 Highway 83 South * Office 830-232-6422 · #41 – New Listing! Frio Riverfront 2/2 home on 2.11 AC with indoor/ outdoor living areas, high-end amenities, gourmet kitchen $555,000 · #43 – New Listing! Fronts River Road in Concan, older mobile plus guest cabin $82,500 PENDING · #67 - REDUCED – 45.37 AC great commercial or residential. Hwy 336 front, lg. trees, seasonal springs $453,700 NOW $362,960 · #19 – New Listing! 197+ AC ranch between Leakey & Concan. Flat & scenic hills, pond $4900 P/Acre · #10 – New Listing! 24.58 AC, comfortable cabin with electricity. Private, secluded & minutes off RR 337, ready to hunt $159,000 · #30 – New Listing! 2.13 AC Frio River Access, 2 electric meter hook-ups, water, views, gated $89,500 · #5 – New Listing! Frio River access lot with storage bldg., concrete slab, water hook-up & elect. Tr. trailer is extra if buyer wants it $35,950 · #34 – New Listing! 82.37 AC off scenic Hwy 337, great views, cabin, great hunting $430,000 · #22 – New Listing! 78.77 AC MOL, Log Home, guest cabin, RV shed/barn, pond, blinds, feeders, cave $625,000 · #33 – New Listing! Frio Riverfront 3/2 rock home, Hwy 1120 front, 1.95 AC, separate guest suite, in-ground swim pool $590,000 · #68 – REDUCED - This lg. 3/2 Home, guest house, workshop, lg. deck, rock patio& deer proof fence, access 2 Frio River Parks – $239,500 · #42 – REDUCED - Creekfront Lot w/scenic views, water meter (Agent/ Owner) $39,500 · #25 – Log Cabin, 6.96 AC seasonal creek, solar, fenced $104,500 · #11 – Concan, 3/2 Rock Home, established rental income $330,000 · #1 – 2.28 AC Nueces River access, water & electric $35,000 · #9 – REDUCED - 127+ feet Frio River, 4/4 Home plus 1/1 guest house, built in pool, screened in porch overlooks river & pool $579,000 · #3 – PRISTENE HOME 21 AC arched entries, high ceilings, granite countertops, SS appliances, 3/3 Home, Guest Home $689,000 · #6 – 10.554 AC Home plus guest house, barn $249,900 PENDING · #28 – Prime Frio River tract, Frio Vista #7, Cypress trees, N. of Leakey 1.26 AC (Owner/Broker) $275,000 · #14 – 28.32 AC, 2 BD/1 BA hilltop views, 2 BD cabin, elect., septic, creek $150,000 · #20 – 5.5 AC Garner Park area, great get away, elect. & well, living quarters.

Buy season pass to Garner Park& you’ll be set for summer vacations $139,500 · #18 – 3.76 AC corner lot in Spring Hill, off RR 337, electric & telephone service, city water, reasonable restrictions $49,900 · #98 – Reduced! Large 3/2 Home w/huge open kitchen/dining/living room, Frio River access at River Tree Park, multi RV hook-ups w/septic, Lg. trees, storage shed $329,000 · #57 – Hilltop building site, 1.07 AC Concan, adjacent & access to community clubhouse & swim pool, water system, underground utilities, paved street (Owner/Broker) $55,000 · #32 - .86 AC Leakey city lot, needs creative new owner to continue the work in progress $150,000 · #16 – 525 AC+/- Barksdale, elec., cabin, windmill well, co. rd. frontage, blinds, feeders, cargo container $892,515 · #2 – 2.33 AC E. Prong Frio River lined w/Cypress Trees, 1 1⁄2 story home, 2 BD/2BA, 2 story fireplace, lots of decks, CA/CH $282,000 · #63 – 4.5 AC Hwy 83 frontage, homesite, elect., water meter $49,700 · #39 – 17.77 AC, 2 BD Rock Cabin, elect., septic, water storage $129,500 PENDING · #61 - 72.24 AC near Leakey, beautiful log home, 2 story rental apt. Shown by apt. only $775,000 PENDING · #21 – Frio River access, .75 AC, underground elect., water system, rentals

OK, Concan $119,000 · #23 – Log Home 2/1 1⁄2 w/spring-fed creek front $160,000 · #36 – 9.3 AC Spring Hill gate comm., water, elect., views, homesite, possible owner terms $108,600 · #50 – 3 BD/2 BA Brick Home, large kitchen & open living/dining area w/ high ceilings, new metal roof $145,000 · #27 – Frio River & Leakey Springs Park access. 2.6 AC w/Owner Finance 20% dn., 10 yrs, 5% Now $119,000 · #49 – 92.38 AC Riverfront, cabin, water well, electricity, huge trees $9500 P/AC · #48 – 82.5 AC off Hwy 41 Exotic Game Ranch $247,560 · #58 – 3.4 Acres scenic Hwy 337, well, elect. $75,000 · #75 – 10.88 AC Home, guest cabin, access 50 AC spring-fed park $275,000 · #8 – Frio Riverfront in pristine Concan, Heartstone #8, paved street, underground elect., water system, vacation rentals allowed $319,000 · #66 – 102.9 AC Hunting prop., may divide $180,093 · #24 – Beautiful Frio River, 4 bedroom 3 1⁄2 bath Home, 3.54 AC, Garner Park area $675,000 REDUCED $595,000 · #72 – RiverTree 1.24 AC Frio River Access, treed tract w/great building site $82,500 · #71 – Twin Forks tract w/2 BD/2 BA mobile w/lg deck, storage shed $79,000 · #31 – 7 AC w/outstanding views, 3/2 Home overlooking spring-fed lake which is part of 50 AC park for Roaring Springs $219,000 · #15 – 6.3 AC joins Nueces River, Rio Nueces Ranch near Chalk Bluff $39,500 · #29 – 23.57 Acres near Leakey off Hwy 337 E., city water, electricity, cabin $150,000 · #51 – Lovely country 2 bedroom, 1 bath home located in middle of 3 acres with Frio River access. Minutes to Garner State Park $265,000 · #4, #38 – Pecan Village – 2 adj. tracts, joins Nueces River, huge trees $30,000 each · #56 – Lot 27 VV 1.08 AC, gated community near Garner State Park, underground water& elect. $49,500 · #77 – Lot 57 VV 1.01 AC, elect. & water, gated, area access to clubhouse w/swim pool $39,500 · #47 – Lot 2 VV 3.95 AC, water, elect., gated community, minutes to Frio River, between Concan-N-Garner State Park $55,500 · #12 – Frio Riverfront 5+ AC tracts, Prime Location, Nightly Rentals OK $295,000 each · #7 – 5.44 AC Frio Riverfront, elect. meter pole, min. restrictions, No HOA $159,900 · #35 – 1.01 AC Concan/Garner State Park area, underground elect., water system, scenic views. VV #54 $61,500 · #76 – 1688 AC Great corporate retreat, 7 BD/6 BA home, lodge, foreman’s house, airstrips, springs, creek REDUCED $5,600,000 · #65 – 44.372 AC Great home place, easy access, Agr. Valuation, great views $288,418 · #70 – 201 AC+/- 15 min. to Fredericksburg, Darling 2/1 German Home $840,000 · #13 – 5.62 AC Tract 22 Roaring Springs, access 50 AC park, elect. pole $45,000 · #17 – NUECES RIVER ACCESS, 2+ AC Homesite tracts, water, elect. & phone avail., Gated Comm. $55,000 · #26 – RiverTree, Access Frio River Park, 1.87 AC (Owner/Assoc. Broker) $69,995 · #64 – 3.58 AC Homesite, Hwy 83 front, water, elect. avail. $47,000 · #69 – 26.6 Acres near Leakey, well, elect., pond, scenic homesite $179,000

For more info – photos, plats, more listings, go to www.hillcountryrealestate.net

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Concert is on:

Sunday, July 5, 1:30 Leakey First United Methodist Church Leakey, Texas

Featuring: DAVID JACKSON, a singer and songwriter with a wonderful sense of humor and wit. A concert with David is like Christmas, you never know what you are going to get and you are sure to enjoy his music.

Dick will join him in his music as well as a variety of fiddle music.

Dick performs every Saturday Night at the “Friends Grill”, downtown Leakey, 6:30-8:30

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Mary Kay Windham, Broker 664 S US Hwy. 83 Leakey, Texas 830-232-4408 office 830-374-7901 cell SEE MORE LISTINGS AND PICTURES AT WWW.HIGHPLACESREALTY.COM NEW LISTING: MODERN AND SLEEK, this fully furnished 2BR/ 1.5B home on popular river road in Concan, sits on 1.15 acres with large Oak trees and partial fencing. Decks on three sides, high end appliances, vessel sinks, huge master suite with large walk in shower and jetted tub, gorgeous wood and tile floors, just to name a few! Can be used as a vacation rental! $229,000.

NEW LISTING: AFFORDABLE LOT WITH FRIO RIVER ACCESS in gated Twin Forks. This wooded .4 of an acre has access to central water and two Frio River park areas. RV’s are permitted and can be left on the lot if all utilities are in place. $23,000.

NEW LISTING: 5.02 ACRES, NOT IN A SUBDIVSION WITH NO RESTRICTIONS AND NO HOA! Gorgeous large oak trees grace this lovely tract of land, surrounded by large acreage. Located just a few miles out of town with rolling terrain, and many pretty building sites, there just are not many like this one! $75,000.

NEW LISTING: TWO ADJACENT LOTS IN EMERALD OAKS, with access to city water and eventually sewer. Each lot is .62 of an acre and you can buy one or two. Close in with easy access and good restrictions, Emerald Oaks is a small but lovely subdivision. $19,500. each NEW LISTING: 5.32 ACRES with gorgeous views just a few miles west of Leakey. Access from a county road this hillside acreage has good building sites providing views to the south and east. Taxes on the land are incredibly low and sensible restrictions are in place. $54,900.

1.1 ACRE, with water hookup, electricity, fenced on two sides, cleared for building and access to two Frio River park areas! $39,900. CONTRACT PENDING 44.94 ACRES, good hunting, elec, septic, two rv’s on concrete pad under shed, with extra storage room, washroom, interior roads, feeders, traps, water hauler and 1600 gallon storage tank. It is a gorgeous drive to the property.

Bring the wife, she will be happy here! $169,000.

2.1 ACRES with access to gorgeous Frio River, 2BR/2B mobile, furnished and rv hook up, huge Pecan trees, park like setting! This is a perfect multifamily vacation spot! Within walking distance to the Frio! REDUCED $99,000.

20 ACRES NEAR TARPLEY, with beautiful home and lots of special touches, seasonal creek frontage, large trees and hillside with great views.

Unique guest home with large outdoor shower. You must see this special place! $430,000.

16 +/- ACRES, south of Leakey with long, spectacular views, 3BR/2B manufactured home with covered front and back decks, carport, and portable metal building. $159,000. CONTRACT PENDING 1.01 ACRES IN VALLEY VISTA, gorgeous long views to the east, access to central water, paved roads, underground electricity, pond, 35 acres wilderness area, clubhouse and pool! $49,500.

7.23 ACRES IN VALLEY VISTA, great views, easy build with access, to central water system, underground elec., paved roads, pond, 35 acres wilderness area, clubhouse and pool! $55,500.

1.O1 ACRES IN VALLEY VISTA jaw dropping views to the west, access to central water, paved roads, underground elec., pond, 35 acres wilderness area, clubhouse and pool! $39,500.

GORGEOUS 22.85 ACRES with jaw dropping views. Recently remodeled 3BR/2B home with two living areas, and covered front porch. If you are looking for a home with a view and acreage to roam around on and hunt, this is the place for you! REDUCED $250,000.

4.39 ACRES in desirable River Tree development just south of Leakey. Gated River Tree provides paved roads, central water system, pavilion and rv area along with a beautiful stretch of the Frio River complete with the Lombardy Dam. This property is completely fenced with elec, water hookup, 2 rv hookups, and septic in place. All ready to enjoy with views of surrounding hills. REDUCED AND PRICED TO SELL AT $89,000.

GOOD VISIBILITY, GREAT LOCATION, in Concan, and close to Garner State Park, Frio River and golf course. These two, 2BR/1B cabins are currently used as weekend rentals. New plumbing, new septic, new wiring on one of the cabins and new pump and pump house! Large Oaks can be enjoyed from your covered front porches! $199,000.Also offering a cedar log park model, with rv hook-ups and new well. Several options to purchase, call for details!

ONE OF A KIND vacation camp in desirable River Tree. This 1.4 acres boasts rock main home with 2 bedrooms, 2 loft areas and living, there is a separate bath house and camp kitchen area, and a rv hook up, all nestled under huge Pecan trees with beautiful views. You will only be a short distance from a very nice river park area and have access to pavilion, paved roads and central water. Lots of handcrafted touches on this one! REDUCED $195,000.

LOTS OF BANG for the buck on this large 3BR/2B brick home situated in a very nice development within Leakey proper. Large metal rv barn with workshop, fenced back yard with another large shop that would be any man’s dream come true. It has wide covered front porch, firepit, and outdoor kitchen and could easily be converted to a mother-in-law quarters. Manicured yard, large screened in porch on the main home, huge master suite, the list goes on and you must see to appreciate! REDUCED $239,000.

1.77 ACRE, within walking distance to the Frio park area. Availability of central water and paved roads makes this a perfect spot for vacationing!

REDUCED $75,000.

DO THE MATH! .7 OF AN ACRE, WITH FULLY FURNISHED AND EQUIPED 2500+ SQ. FT.RESTAURANT. Highway 83 frontage with good visibility! Reduced and priced to sell at $110,000.

1 ACRE, completely fenced, fruit trees, shed, energy efficient 2BR/1B home, long views, wrap-a-round deck, comes tastefully furnished! $195,000.

COMMERCIAL BUILDING DOWNTOWN LEAKEY! Two story, with leased restaurant downstairs and offices upstairs! Offices space upstairs could be easily renovated to be living quarters! Move to Leakey and make a living! $325,000. CONTRACT PENDING! 1.18 ACRE, access to 1 mile Frio River and 130 acres! All utilities in place, great views! REDUCED $85,000. CONTRACT PENDING COZY CABIN on 6 acres, access to lake, creek, deep swimming hole. $129,000.

TWO ADJACENT LOTS, with access to the Frio River! $45,000. Each 8.09 ACRES, located north of Leakey with Hwy. 83 frontage, unequipped well, nice mix of terrain, large Oaks, easy access, good restrictions to protect your investment. mixed terrain $109,080. With owner financing available.

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IN THE HERALD! CALL TODAY FOR YOUR AD 830.232.6294 Thompson Graduates from Hardin, TX High School

by Elaine Padgett Carnegie Taylor Dean Thompson was born on July 29, 1997, I watched him take his first breath, he is my oldest grandson. Last Friday night I also watched a young man walk up that aisle and accept his high school diploma and all I could see was that chubby baby boy in my arms. I was so proud of him!

Taylor is an athlete, baseball, basketball, football quarterback; honored with an academic scholarship to Austin College, other scholarships include the Gregory Thompson Memorial Scholarship, as well as scholarships from his local Booster Club and Youth Baseball Association.

Taylor is the son of Jeffrey Thompson (pictured hugging him here) of Hardin, TX and Angela Jordan of Saratoga, TX. Siblings are Brittny Thompson, Zachary Thompson and Terra Tanton. ( Also Pictured with him here) Taylor will be enjoying our river this week. If you see him around tell him congrats for a job well done

PURVEYORS OF FINE FARM AND RANCH PROPERTIES THROUGHOUT TEXAS Our brokerage firm represents both buyers and sellers; bringing our combined knowledge, resources and expertise to bear on behalf of our clients.

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PARKVIEW GENERAL STORE Located at

PARKVIEW RIVERSIDE RV PARK 2561 County Road 350 Concan, Texas 78838

830-232-4006 877-374-6748 toll-free or visit our website @ www.ParkviewRiversideRV.com

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LIBBY BIERSCHWALE – LEAKEY PIONEER REALTY – LEAKEY CAROL ADAMS – LEAKEY NORENE LEBAUME – LEAKEY DON AND PAT WALZEL – LEAKEY MIKE AND MARY FORMAN – LEAKEY CHRISTY AND BRIAN MENSI LEAKEY DAVID AND DELORES MELLOTT – LEAKEY MERANTILE GROCERY – LEAKEY FRIO CANYON MOTORCYCLE STOP – LEAKEY ABC SIGNS – LEAKEY So everyone knows in advance, our breakfast goes on rain or shine on Memorial Day weekend every year. See you next year!

WILSON WELL SERVICE Duane Wilson P.O. Box 1272, Leakey, Texas 78873 Lic.#54947WLPK Office 830.232.6747 Cell 830.486.6768 Home 830.232.6682

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Billy Welch Office 830-278-5261 Cell 830-591-6367

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“Let Us Help You Select An Appropriate Memorial”

COUNTYWIDE AIR & HEAT Have Your A/C System Inspected! for the SUMMER months to cut down on

HIGH Electric Costs!!!!

Karan Patterson

(ACROSS RIVER FROM GARNER)

• Propane - bottles & RV’s filled 365 days a year • Full service convenience store • Open year ‘round • Large event facility • Tables & chairs for rent • Full line of river gear • Tube Rentals • Firewood, ice, groceries, sundries

Hondo Mark Matthews-Broker matthews@republicranches.com

Dallas Bryan Pickens-Broker pick@republicranches.com

THE 18TH ANNUAL FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY COWBOY BREAKFAST WAS A SMASHING SUCCESS With everyone smiling about the rain and sunshine, beginning of tourist traffic, the Friends of the Library are smiling bigger and brighter. The Cowboy Breakfast held on Memorial Day weekend was the most successful breakfast ever held. Our library made over $5600. The success was due to those who came in the rain, our FOL volunteers and to our individual and corporate sponsors.

Our sponsors are listed below and the FOL would like to thank them for their support.

MAX AND KATHLEEN DUNCAN KERRVILLE CARL AND JUDY WOOD – LEAKEY TOMMY AND KATHY PORTER LEAKEY MANNING SAFETY SERVICES, INC.,

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“SERVICE IS WHAT WE DO!!”

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EMPLOYMENT REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF DEPUTY SHERIFF. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION ARE AS FOLLOWS: Applicants must have a Basic Peace Officers Certification and/or be licensed with Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.

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

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Part time cleaning help wanted.

830-232-5996 Frio River Cabins

Pilot Looking for Weekend Vehicle for Rent

Flying back and forth to cabin this summer in Leakey and need vehicle for periodic weekend use.

Prefer truck, jeep and no special use needed and any vehicle acceptable provided it runs. Only to travel less than ten miles from Real County Airport to property on highway and no off-roading needed. Also have possible small caretaking opportunity for river property which may be part of deal.

Grammer Land & Exploration Corp, Amarillo, Texas 806-881-5404

WANTED NEED PASTURE JUNE THRU SEPTEMBER FOR UP TO 20 MARES CALL 210-260-8660

HELP WANTED There is an opening at TEXAROME (Cedar Mill) for a Plant Operator. No particular skill necessary. Must be mechanically inclined and familiar with machinery and equipment. Must be willing to work any shift. Flexible hours.

Good pay. Very steady job. We will train you. Apply in person at TEXAROME, Leakey, Texas: (830) 232-6079, texarome@texarome.com. An equal opportunity employer.

HELP WANTED Seasonal Housekeepers needed, must be dependable and have own transportation, Apply in person and the Frio Pecan Farm, Leakey, Texas HELP WANTED Mama Chole’s Leakey, Texas Kitchen Staff Apply in Person, Hwy. 83 Downtown, Leakey,Texas Brune Charter School is seeking a bus driver/ maintenance manager. The campus is located on the Big Springs Ranch for children, which is nine miles north of Leakey on Hwy 83. If interested please contact Terry by calling or texting 979-2245258 or email: tbage@bigsprin gscharterschool.com

WANTED

Bi-lingual office clerk. (EnglishSpanish). Must be computer literate, with some accounting skills, and good smarts for general office tasks. Male or Female OK. Will receive excellent international training for your future career. Leakey area residents preferred. Apply in person at Texarome Inc. Call 830 279 2944 for appointment.

Husband-Wife Parenting Team Hill Country Youth Ranch is seeking married couples to work with traumatized children in residential village near Leakey. Christian program. Preservice training, certification, career ladder. Room and board.

Benefits. Beautiful rural setting on Frio River. Large family-style houses. Subject to background check and drug test.

830-367-6111 or email contact@youth-ranch.org. EOE Wanted Maintenance Director to direct and manage Leakey ISD’s maintenance, grounds, and custodial operations.

See: Job Description at www.Leakeyisd.org Applications accepted until July 6, 2015 E-mail to bskipper@leakeyisd.net Or mail to Leakey ISD, PO Box 1129, Leakey 78873

System Operator Trainee.

Must be able to work 12-hour shifts and irregular hours including weekends and nights as assigned in operations center. For job description and to apply, please complete the online employment application at www.banderaelectric.com/jobs.

Deadline to apply is June 25.

HELP WANTED DISHWASHER, COOK and WAITSTAFF POSITIONS AVAILABLE APPLY IN PERSON MILL CREEK CAFE LEAKEY, TEXAS

41. Canonical hours 43. District 44. Punctuation mark 46. Square root of eighty-one 47. Dynamism 48. Group of six musicians 50. Redact 52. Twenty-four hours 53. Fossil fuel 55. Sign of assent 57. Breathing device 61. Bane 65. Jury 66. Be obliged to pay 68. Dwell 69. Entertain 70. Gardening tool 71. Fine net used for veils, tutus and gowns 72. Trial 73. Conjunction 74. Freshwater carnivorous mammal Down

1. ___ Stoker, author of Dracula 2. Govern 3. Desiccated 4. Small room on a ship or boat 5. Derive a reason 6. The counting of votes 7. Regret 8. Talk pompously 9. Having sections or patches colored differently 10. One time only 11. Stupefy 12. Civil wrong 15. Preliminary coat of paint 20. Protective garment 22. The ___ Sea is linked to the Mediterranean by the Suez Canal 24. Breed of gun dog 25. Extreme happiness 26. Part of a church

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE! GOOD-FOR-NOTHIN’ CEDAR TREES This guy has been a public nuisance for years - stealin’ water, killin’ grass, and making people sneeze all winter long!

WE PAY A CASH REWARD OF

$70

for every DEAD (Dry) ton you drag in;

$62

and WE PAY FOR EVERY (You can fit at TON that’s still kickin’. (Green) least one ton of

Go get ‘em!

logs, 4’’ across and bigger on any pickup)

Call the Cedarmill for more info at: (830) 232-6079

FOR SALE 2014 Hill Country 5th Wheel - Beautiful!

3 Slides, “nearly new”, Must see!! Outdoor kitchen and full stereo. $38,500.00 OBO. See at Vinny’s and call (830) 591-8145 for full viewing inside

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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27. Unwind 29. Golf club 31. Form bubbles 32. Obviate 33. A windfall 34. Lament 36. Bird shelter 38. Give temporarily 42. Flows through Paris 45. Disrupt 49. Digit 51. Love apple 54. Hawaiian greeting 56. First public appearance 57. Petty quarrel 58. A person’s reputation 59. Burden 60. Remainder 61. Necessitate 62. River deposit of mud or clay 63. Not in use 64. Prophet 67. Was victorious Answers page 7

REAL ESTATE

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

Exposure is what it’s all about, Properties that we market are placed in a total of 5 multiple listing systems, including San Antonio, Midland/Odessa, Kerrville, Uvalde, and Del Rio. No one else gets your property exposed the way we do. If you seriously want to sell your property, we will seriously get it exposed! Call us today if you would like a free market analysis in order to determine the potential sales price of your real estate!

NEW LISTING AT SEVEN BLUFF in Concan! Walk down the gentle slope from your front porch to one of the best swimming holes on the Frio River. Main house features 3 bedrooms, 2 12/ baths with nearly 2,000 sf of living area, detached guest quarters, huge deck and patio overlooking all the action in the river. This is the one you’ve been looking for. Call today!!

NEW LISTING IN SHADOW VALLEY. If you want a place in the country with very few restrictions but with city water, beautiful views, huge trees, mobile homes allowed, this is it.

5.37 acres for only $79,950.

Hunting Property!!! We have several great hunting tracts that range in size from 88 to 103 acres and in price from $1,100 to $2,000 per acre. We even have one that offers owner financing.

Everything from unimproved to one with a 3 bedroom two bath manufactured home. Lots of wildlife, peaceful and quiet.

You say you want a gentleman’s ranch??? We have 3 of them, ranging from a highly improved 69 acre showplace to 265 acres with both sides of the Frio River. We have 210 acres with topography that ranges from field area to hillsides. Each of these places front on the blacktop and represent excellent investments.

Looking for commercial opportunities??? We have several prime properties right on Highway 83, in the heart of the business areas of the Frio Canyon. Everything from a freestanding retail building on one acre, to an office building with additional land that would make an ideal RV park. Prices that make sense financially. Call on these today!!

Do you want that perfect home site to build the home of your dreams?? We have it, whether you want a river front tract, river access tract, or one with a tremendous view. Our properties range in value from a 5 acre tract in Shady Oaks for $49,900 to the most beautiful river front tract in the Frio Canyon for $325,000. Want to be in Con Can?? We have a great lot in Canyon Oaks that is close to everything for only $55,000. Don’t let these get away, call today!

Ready to move into with river frontage!!! We have two homes available, one designers dream in a gated community overlooking a cypress lined swimming hole, and another on a high spot overlooking the river with a history of great success in a rental pool. These homes range in price from $375,000 to $579,000.

Would you rather have the best view in the Frio Canyon ?? Then don’t pass up this 3 bedroom 2 1⁄2 bath show place in Spring Hill. Gated community with city water, close to town but very private. You can see all the way to Garner State Park from this beautiful deck.

Do you want your own get away in the Frio Canyon that will pay for itself?? We have several great investment properties that are well established as nightly rental properties. Now you can own your private place, enjoy the tax advantages of a great investment, and let the property essentially pay for itself. We have several great opportunities from cabins in the Pecan Farm to homes in the Concan area.

Get in on the ground floor in the Ridge! Beautiful home sites ranging in size from 5 to 10 acres.

This is a gated community with a private river park, paved roads, and a TCEQ approved water system. Properties can be used for nightly rentals. Prices start at $112,500.

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

Call us if you don’t see what you are looking for here. We have numerous other properties that we would be more than glad to help you with. Or better yet, come by for a visit. The coffee pot is always on.

Kathy Suttle GRI, – Broker COME BY FOR ONE OF OUR Michael Rushing – Associate COMPLETE LISTS OF PROPFred McNiel GRI, - Associate ERTIES, CHECK US OUT ON THE WEBSITE OR SCAN THE QR CODE BELOW WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE!

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

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337 W RR 337 LEAKEY, TEXAS 830-232-3337

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

CHICKEN EARLS HAS A EVERY SAME CHICKEN * NEW COOP!!

NEW LOCATION TUESDAY

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

830-232-5022 At the Frio Pecan Farm Pavilion

NEW SUMMER HOURS OPEN EACH WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY 11AM- 9 PM BEER & WINE AVAILABLE

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MARILYN’S WED-SAT 10:00-5:00 CAMP WOOD 591-4889 QUESTIONS? CALL US!

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Night Stand $89 Chest of Drawers $275 Queen $375 Dresser $420 Mirror $99

B u c83-232-4755 k h or n Bar & Grill Hwy. 83 South, Leakey Texas

ANZA & CASE KNIVES OVER 150 QUILTS IN STOCK QUEENS START AT $49

Barcalounger Recliners

EVERY WEDNESDAY!!

DJ & KARAOKE WITH SONNY! LOCALS ENJOY 20% OFF ALL FOOD PURCHASES COME ENJOY CHEF SPECIALS!

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

OPEN SUNDAYS !!

9a.m.-8p.m.

Corner of 83 and 337 DOWNTOWN, LEAKEY, TEXAS

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

Fri. 7-9 Sat. 8-9

TRI-CANYON BRANCH

“See YOU at The Buckhorn”

BAR OPEN Monday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Friday 11 a.m. - 12 a.m. * Saturday 11 a.m. - 1 a.m.

Sunday Noon - 8 p.m.

GRILL OPEN Monday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Sunday Noon - 8 p.m.

BEVERAGE BARN OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK DRIVE-THRU Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Sunday Noon - 8 p.m.

LOCATED ON 83 BETWEEN CONCAN AND LEAKEY www.thebuckhornbargrill.com

TIRE AND WHEEL CONNECTION

410 S. HWY. 83 LEAKEY, TEXAS 830.232.4553

WE TREAT OUR CUSTOMERS LIKE NEIGHBORS BECAUSE THEY ARE

2805 Highway 90 West Hondo, Texas 78861

830.426.TIRE (8473) www.TireandWheelConnection.com

FRIO CANYON SALON at FRIO SPRINGS LODGES

692 Evergreen Street Leakey, Texas 78873 LODGING OFFICE 830-232-4174

~Reserve your Salon Appointment~ NAILS Julissa Velasques 830-275-7305 Hair ~ Color / style / perm Terri Lugo 830-591-7494 Maggie Lopez 830-279-8305 Massages Shellie Wade 830-261-0750

Lodging on the Springs of the Beautiful Frio Springs

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

THE HISTORIC LEAKEY INN Inns & Cabins starting at $79 Hwy 83 & 7th street

Leakey, texas

830-232-5246 Motorcycle friendly