June 14 2017 by julie becker

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2017 JULY JUBILEE GRAND MARSHALLS DUKE AND SHANE HOHMAN

by Julie Becker (with lots of help from Hohman family)

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Zachary Mauel arrested for indecent exposure in Uvalde County ............................ Page 3

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Daughters of the Republic of Texas ............................. Page 9

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WHAT IS REALLY GOING ON IN QATAR? ............................. Page 13

Each year the Real County Junior Horse Club selects the Grand Marshall for the annual July Jubilee celebration. This year the club chose Duke and Shane Hohman. The Hohmans are longtime members of the Horse Club and have been an integral part of the success of the club. The RCJHC celebrates it’s 41st year this year and are proud to have such an awesome couple represent the club. They will lead the parade on July 1st as well as opening the rodeo Friday and Saturday nights. Don’t miss the opportunity to let them know how much we appreciate them! To let you know a little about the couple, their family has provided this information. Shane was born and raised in Real County. He grew up on the Shields ranch in Camp Wood, Texas. He graduated Nueces Canyon in 1974. He has 4 sisters and 2 brothers. Duke was born in Sanderson and lived in Del Rio and then moved to Camp Wood and graduated from there in 1977. She has a brother and sister. Duke and Shane were high school sweethearts, they had their first date at the Palms Festival at the junior college in Uvalde, Texas. They were married on July 16, 1977. They will be celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary next month. Shane is currently a retired Game Warden. He began with Texas Parks and Wildlife in 1978. He began his career in East Texas in Crockett and was there for 5 1/2 years. Shane and Duke relocated back to their home in Real County in 1984. Shane served as the Game Warden in Real County for 27 years until his retirement in 2011. He is currently keeping busy these days by being a ranch foreman of the W6 Ranch. He enjoys his trips to hunt in New Mexico and Colorado. But he enjoys nothing more than taking the grandsons to feed the cows and

“work with Pops” at the ranch. Duke was a stay at home mom for many years while she raised her children. She has worked several jobs in and around Leakey. She worked in the Sheriffs office for many years, she worked in the local grocery store and currently she works at Mill Creek Restaurant. She enjoys her “10 day girls vacations” each year and has been doing so for 25 years. Shane and Duke have 5 children whom have all started and graduated from Leakey ISD. They have had children in the school district here for 29 straight years. Shane served as a LISD board of trustee for more than 10 years. He and Duke were very active with Booster Club and many other organizations. Their eldest daughter, Candi, and her husband Greg live in Crane. Candi teaches 3rd grade and Greg is a coach and special education teacher. They have two boys, Gunner 8 and Gatlin 6 and are expecting their third son, Gage, in September. Their eldest son, Tyrel, and his wife Melissa live in Uvalde. Tyrel is a Border Patrol Agent and Melissa is a dental hygienist. They will be expecting their first child in December. Their youngest daughter Shaniece also lives in Crane and is a 6th grade math teacher and coach. Their middle son, Orren Tell, lives in Juno where he is the ranch foreman for the Consuelo Ranch. Their youngest son, Sackett, lives in Bandera and is a lab technician for Martin Marietta Rock and Rail

Quarry out of Hondo. Though all five children have moved away, Duke said “We are very proud of what they have accomplished and the lives that they lead to become their own families. We believe as parents it is important to be active and involved with your children, as well as with your community. We are very blessed to have raised our children here in this community and we are proud of what we represented as a family here in Leakey, Texas. We feel honored to serve this year as Grand Marshalls. “

REAL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO TAKE APPLICATIONS TO FILL CONSTABLE POSITION Real County Commissioners voted Monday to accept applications for the vacant Real County Constable position. Commissioners agreed to accept applications for 30 days. The Constable position was vacated when Commissioners appointed then Constable Nathan T. Johnson as Real County Sheriff. While on the agenda, Commissioners took no action to fill the vacant Justice of the Peace Pct. 3&4 position. The position was vacated when J.D. Martinez resigned from the position to run for Real County Judge in the next election. JP Pct. 1&2 Dianne Rogers has been covering the duties of the office

with assistance from an office clerk, but voiced her concerns during the meeting. Real County Commissioners voted last year to consolidate the offices and only have one Justice of the Peace which would reduce the Constables to one also. Reportedly, candidates for the County Judge position have voiced concerns regarding this move and plan to review the decision to decrease the offices. Citizens of both communities in Real County have also voiced concerns regarding response times and logistics of only having one Justice of the Peace and one Constable. In other business Commissioners

approved a request from Real County Sheriff Johnson to construct a vehicle impound area within the county yards in Leakey and Camp wood. Commissioners also approved his request to issue weapons proficiency certificates to qualified retired peace officers. Johnson told Commissioners there are two retired Real County officers that qualify, former Sheriff James Brice and former deputy Don Gass. He said he will assist other retired officers with their testing and then they can go to the county they retired from and get their certificates. Real County Judge Garry Merritt distributed to Commissioners a list of property

by Julie Becker

Real County has for sale. Commissioners reviewed and accepted monthly reports, including the Treasurer’s report which included the County balances in operating $1,563,564.38 and reserves in CD’s of $1,082,532.22. Commissioners approved the sale of surplus equipment through sealed bids. Commissioners went into executive session at 11:30 a.m. regarding the acquisition of property at the Real County Airport and returned to open session at 11:54 a.m. and took no action. With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 11:54 a.m.

LEAKEY CITY COUNCILS PASSES “NO ENGINE BRAKE” ORDINANCE by Julie Becker

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INDEX Legals/Jail Register ... . Page 3Community News ......... Page 4-7 Feature Story ............... Page 8-9 Obituaries ...................... Page 10 Classifieds ..................... Page 14

Today’s Weather

High: 91° Low: 70°

At Mondays monthly meeting of the Leakey City Council, city leaders passed an ordinance prohibiting use of engine brakes within the city limits. This Ordi-

nance applies to the use or operation of an auxiliary or compression engine brake (also known as “Jake Brake”) which produces any noise in addition to the normal operating engine noise is prohibited within the city limits. This provision is not intended to prohibit the passage of vehicles equipped with engine brakes or “Jake Brakes”

in posted areas but rather prohibit the use of such equipment in posted areas. Signs will be purchased for placement on U.S. Hwy 83 at the North and South ends of the city limits. Council members also approved the 2018 year budget for the General Administration ($640,675) and the Water Department ($311,319). Council members approved raises for the City Secretary and Maintenance worker. Council members were updated on the City Pride sign status. City Secretary Dee Dee Wally

Gabby Irwin Most Valuable Player by Girls AD Brandy Sweeten

On Sunday June fourth, Nueces Canyon graduate and basketball stand-out, Gabby Irwin, competed in yet another all-star game at Angelo State University representing Team West. Several area schools were represented with their best players including: Mason, Santo, Ingram, Leakey, Seagraves, and Wall to name a few. The game was evenly matched and the lead changed hands numerous times. Irwin’s Team West, however, held on for the victory 62 -52. Irwin was a big reason why. She made her hometown proud by picking up Most Valuable Player honors. Her stats were MVPtype numbers: Irwin led all scorers with 21 points (two three pointers and a threepoint-play), 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks. Irwin will join her teammate and classmate, Jayden Aguilera, on Saturday July 15th at 12:00 PM to play in her fifth and final high school game, the TSMCA All Star Game. The NC coaching staff wish these two celebrated, former players the best. . .

relayed the information from TxDOT regarding placement of the No Engine Brake, City Pride and Superior Water sign location upon completion of the current road construction. Real County Sheriff Nathan T. Johnson attended the meeting and offered his assistance with the undertaking of implementing new ordinances for the City. Mayor Pro-tem Carl Jensen, who held the meeting in absence of Mayor Harry Schneemann, thanked the council members and the sheriff for their dedication.

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JAIL REGISTER June 4 - June 10, 2017

Coreas Saravia, Jose Alfredo ,20 W/M, Leakey, Texas,

A/O Deputy Castro, Assault Causes Bodily Injury, A/D 6/4/2017, $4,000 Surety; Faubion, James Michael, 26 W/M, San Antonio, Texas, A/O Deputy Castro, Capias Pro Fine - Speeding Capias Pro Fine - Speeding 15 MPH over PSL Capias Pro Fine - Operate Vehicle in Public River Bed, A/D 6/4/2017 Credit for Time Served; Magers, Will Travis, 47 W/M, Concan, Texas, A/O Deputy Chisum, Violation of Probation - Evading Arrest / Dention with Motor Vehicle Violation of Probation - Poss CS PG1 < 1G (Uvadle County Warrant) A/D 6/6/2017 Uvalde County

Real County Law Officers Nathan T. Johnson, Sheriff Steven Castro, Deputy Sheriff Mark Cox, Deputy Sheriff Teddy Douthit, Deputy Sheriff William Johnson, Deputy Sheriff Corporal Jake Sanchez, DPS Highway Patrol Alexander Robertson, DPS Highway Patrol Clint Graham, TPWD Game Warden

Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report June 4- June 10, 2017 06/04/2017 @ 958 responded to a residence on North San Antonio Street In Camp Wood for a civil standby 1415 responded to US Highway 83 south of Leakey for a reckless driver 1842 responded to US Highway 83 north of Leakey for loose livestock 2025 responded to a residence on West Fifth Street in Camp Wood for a verbal disagreement 06/05/2017 @ 1800 responded to the Family Dollar Store in Camp Wood for suspicious activity 2056 responded to the Family Dollar Store in Camp Wood for suspicious activity 06/06/2017 @ 1901 responded to Crider’s Camp south of Leakey for a loud noise complaint 06/07/2017 @ 848 responded to John Samson Road in Twin Forks Sub-

division east of Leakey to unlock a vehicle 932 responded to Family Dollar Store in Leakey for a motor vehicle accident 06/09/2017 @ 1524 responded to a residence on Old Rocksprings Road off of Ranch Road 336 north of Leakey for a welfare check 06/10/2017 @ 023 responded to a residence on East Sixth Street in Camp Wood for a verbal disagreement 705 responded to US Highway 83 north of Leakey for a motor vehicle accident 1548 responded to Bears Market in Leakey for lost property 1656 responded to Stripes in Leakey for suspicious activity 1915 responded to a residence in Flat Rock Subdivision off of Ranch Road 1120 south of Leakey for a dog bite 2205 responded to a residence in Flat Rock Subdivision off of Ranch Road 1120 south of Leakey for a verbal disagreement

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

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

DETAINER LIST Ward, Lance Weldon 43 W/M Violation of Probation - Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1 < 1 gram 10/18/2016 TDCJ Nies, Sheri Michelle 42 W/F Theft of Property => $100 < $750 5/25/2017 TDCJ McMahan, Khristy Anne 49 W/F Theft of Property => $100 <$750 Theft of Property => $100 <$750 5/9/2017 Eastland County Jail Frenzel, Devon 22 W/M Violation of Probation - Aggravated Assault Causing Bodily Injury w/ a Deadly Weapon 5/16/2017 Uvalde County Jail

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

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

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HOLDING LIST Espino, Jorge Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon District 8/13/2016 Bandera Espino, Jorge Unlawful Possession of a Firearm By Felon District 8/13/ 2016 Bandera Espino, Jorge Terroristic Threat of Family/Household County 8/13/2016 Bandera Harlow, Bobby Violation of Probation - False Name Info / Forgery Vehicle Registration District 5/1/2017 Bandera Harlow, Bobby Pre Indictment - Escape While Arrested/Confined Felony District 5/1/2017 Bandera Harlow, Bobby Pre Indictment - Possession of Controlled Substance PG1 Less than 1 gram District 5/1/2017 Bandera Hohman, Ryder Ladd Bond Forfeiture Failure to Appear - Theft of Service => 2,500 < 30k ( Has a Hold out of Matagorda CO) District 5/17/2017 Bandera Hohman, Ryder Ladd Theft of Property => $100 <$750 ( Has a Hold out of Matagorda CO) County 5/17/2017 Bandera Hohman, Ryder Ladd Theft of Property => $100 <$750 ( Has a Hold out of Matagorda CO) County 5/17/2017 Bandera Wilson, Christopher Levi Criminal Mischief >=$100 <$ 750 County 5/25/ 2017 Bandera Falcon, Estrellita H Bond Forfeiture Failure to Appear - Theft of Property > = $50 < $500 County 5/26/2017 Edwards Falcon, Estrellita H Bond Forfeiture Failure to Appear - Bail Jumping & FTA County 5/26/2017 Edwards Falcon, Estrellita H Bail Jumping & FTA - Theft of Property > = $50 < $500 County 5/26/2017 Edwards Tomerlin, Christopher Aaron Bond Forfeiture Failure to Appear - Theft of Property > = $50 < $500 County 5/26/2017 Uvalde Tomerlin, Christopher Aaron Bond Forfeiture Failure to Appear - Theft of Property > = $50 < $500 County 5/26/2017 Uvalde Tomerlin, Christopher Aaron Bond Forfeiture Failure to Appear - Bail Jumping & FTA County 5/26/2017 Uvalde Tomerlin, Christopher Aaron Bail Jumping & FTA - Theft of Property > = $50 < $500 County 5/26/2017 Uvalde Falcon, Ashley Danielle Capias Pro Fine - Assault By Contact County 6/2/2017 10 Days CJT 4/6/2017 N/A Edwards Magers, Will Travis Violation of Probation - Evading Arrest / Dention with Motor Vehicle District 6/6/2017 Uvalde

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Mary Rodriguez AKA Mary Bishop DOB 10-15-1968 Wanted for outstanding traffic violations – 3 warrants

Misdemeanor Warrants Kenneth Lewis DOB 03-30-1984 Wanted for False Report to a Peace Officer – VOP (also wanted in Medina County)

Will Travis Magers DOB 03-07-1970 Wanted for Violation Pre Trial / VOP – Evading Arrest W/ Motor Vehicle

Felony Warrant Shannon Dewayne Hewitt DOB 12-31-1979 Wanted on Possession of a Controlled Substance – 1 warrant

Zachary Mauel arrested for indecent exposure in Uvalde County by Kimberly Rubio, Assistant editor, Uvalde Leader-News (reprinted with permission)

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS City of Leakey Mayor: Harry Schneemann Secretary: Dee Dee Wally Office: 830-232-6757 Fax: 830-232-6775 Councilmen: Ken Auld • Roel Gonzalez• Carl Jensen Frankie DeLeon • 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: Charles Story Secretary: Betty Jo Harris Office: 830-988-2218 Councilmembers: Ali Alejandro, Louis “Mando” Landeros, Danny Dean, J. R. Flores, Mike Nuckles, and Andy Schaefer Sabinal Library 830-988-2911 Sabinal Municipal Judge: Anita Herndon 830-988-2630 Justice of the Peace Precinct #2 Bobby G. McIntosh,830- 988-2462 Real County County Judge, Garry Merritt 830-232-5304 Real County Attorney, Bobby Jack Rushing 830-232-6461 County/District Clerk, Jennifer Manchester 830-232-5202 Justice of the Peace Dianne Rogers: 830-232-6630 Justice of the Peace VACANT: 830-597-6149 Sheriff, Nathan Johnson 830-232-5201 Real County Constable VACANT 830-232-5201 Tax Assessor-Collector Donna Brice: 830-232-6210 Treasurer, Mairi Gray 830-232-6627 Chief Appraiser Michael Mann 830-232-6248 Real County Public Library 830-232-5199 Camp Wood Public Library 830-597-3208 Real County Commissioners: Precinct #1: Manuel Rubio Pct.#2: Bryan Shackelford Pct. #3:Raymon Ybarra Pct.#4: Joe W. Connell, Sr. Real Edwards Conservation & Reclamation District PO Box 807 . Camp Wood, Texas 78833 (830) 597-3322 office Fax (830) 597-3320 recrd@swtexas.net email Roland Trees, Board President Joel Pigg, General Manager

In the early morning hours of June 8, a Uvalde County Sheriff’s Office deputy was dispatched to a rest area near Concan where a naked man was reportedly wielding a machete. When the deputy arrived, however, the 38-year-old suspect had set aside the machete for a sex toy. Zachary Mauel, of 1310 Walter White Road in Leakey, was arrested and charged with indecent exposure. The incident occurred just before 5 a.m. at a rest area near the intersection of U.S. Highway 83 and Farm-to-Market Road 1050. According to the sheriff’s office, a truck driver – who was traveling north on Highway 83 – told deputies he saw a naked man flashing a light toward his genitals while also waving a machete in the truck driver’s direction. When UCSO Deputy Eric Gonzales arrived at the rest area, he found Mauel sitting inside a

white Ford pickup truck, which was stationary at the rest area. Mauel was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Because Mauel was said to have been armed with a machete, Gonzales ordered Mauel to step out of the vehicle. “Upon stepping out of the vehicle, the male subject was observed to be completely nude,” Gonzales said. “[Mauel] also appeared to have a black-in-color object around his genital area.” The object around Mauel’s genitals was later discovered to be a ring, which Gonzales described in the incident report as being commonly used for self gratification. According to the department, because Mauel was reckless as to whom would be offended or alarmed while he exposed his genitals in public, he was detained and charged with indecent exposure. The charge, which is considered a sexual offense, is a class B misdemeanor punishable by up to 180 days in county jail and a fine not to exceed

$2,000. Mauel was taken to the Uvalde County Justice Center. He was released Thursday on a $1,500 surety bond. After detaining Mauel, deputies searched his pickup truck and discovered a purple vibrator inside the driver’s side door pocket and the machete in the bed of the truck. Both items were collected as evidence and the pickup truck was towed. According to Uvalde County Sheriff Charles Mendeke, the department has received numerous reports of similar circumstances in the Concan area. However, the offender has always fled the location prior to the arrival of deputies. “For years we’ve had reports of a naked man flashing drivers but he is always gone before deputies arrive,” Mendeke said, adding that the department is looking into whether Mauel had any involvement in prior reports. krubio@ulnnow.com

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Uvalde, TX, – A total of 27 cadets received certificates of completion for the basic peace officer training during the spring 2017 graduation ceremony for the Middle Rio Grande Law Enforcement Academy at SWTJC. The ceremony was held Wednesday, May 19, in the La Forge Hall Gym on the SWTJC Uvalde campus. Alpha Class 2017 graduates include Danny Alanis, Daniel Arce, Jr., Diego Blanco, Jr., Julio C. Chacón, Adrian De La Cruz, Roberto Espitia, Ricardo Flores, Fabian Galvan, Sasha M. Galvan, Gennise Garcia, Abraham R. Garza, and Carlos C. Hernandez. Also graduating are David L. Hernandez, Jesus Alberto Lopez, Paul Vinnie Moreno, Lane Quinn Muzquiz, Michael D. Nash, Noemi Isabel Olivera, Antonio Perez III, Brenda E. Salazar, Trevor Anthony Sanchez, John Lionel Silvas, Michael Simon, Carlee D. Taylor, Ricardo Gabriel Valdez, Daniel A. Vasquez and Reynaldo Zamora. Andy Davila, academy coordinator, was master of ceremonies, while SWTJC President, Dr. Hector Gonzales welcomed family, friends and special guests. Gonzales also commended the academy

instructors and coordinator for training and preparing the cadets. “You all have a lot to be proud of, these men and women have studied hard and have been tested all for the tough job of being a peace officer” added Gonzales. According to Davila, 30 students started the academy in January, and 27 graduated. All graduates passed the state-licensing exam of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE). Class average on the state exam was 82. 38th Judicial District Attorney Criminal Investigator, Shayne Gilland was the guest speaker. Gilland, an SWTJC adjunct instructor, has been in law enforcement since 1990. Class president, Antonio Perez, III also spoke at this year’s ceremony, thanking his family and the families of his fellow cadets for their support during the academy. Top graduates recognized for excelling in various aspects of the academy were Abraham R. Garza for the high qualification scores in firearms. Jesus Alberto Lopez was recognized with the high qualification score in the driving course, while Danny Alaniz received recognition for

having the high qualification score in mechanics of arrest. Trevor Anthony Sanchez had the high qualification score on physical fitness. Davila read the names of all graduates. President Gonzales, Johnny Guzman dean of applied sciences, division chair, J.J. Suarez assisted in the presentation of certificates of completion to all members of the class. After the presentation of certificates, four graduates were pinned with their respective badges from the agencies which have hired them. Uvalde Police Department Chief of Police, Eric Herrera pinned David Hernandez; Uvalde County Sheriff, Charles Mendeke pinned Roberto Espitia and Michael Simon, while Carlee D. Taylor was pinned by Carrizo Springs Consolidated Independent School District Chief of Police, Eddie Cortez. A small reception for the graduates, family, and friends was held immediately following the ceremony. Currently, the law enforcement academy is applications for the 2017 Fall Academy, which is scheduled to begin August 7, in Uvalde.

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Paul Sorrels Even though he aspired to be a professional French horn player when he went off to college after high school, Paul Sorrels said, “I became more interested in people than notes,” and now the psychologist-turned-administrator is retiring from Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College. During his six years of service at Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College he developed and implemented several new educational programs including the newly-accredited nursing program, which offers Registered

Nurses a path to earn a bachelor’s degree. High school teachers can earn the Master of Education with a specialization in college teaching that will qualify them to teach college-level courses, an important upgrade to their skills as more public schools encourage students to complete an associate’s degree while earning a high school diploma. He was also instrumental in starting the new RGC site in Castroville and believes it brings more opportunity to students at all of the sites. He worked tirelessly to raise scholarship funds for students from area businesses, banks and organizations and has coordinated with Southwest Texas Junior College to streamline the process for those students to complete bachelors’ degrees. He was born in Dallas and graduated high school in Richardson, but during his school years the family moved around the U.S. as his father, an electrical engineer, moved up in his career. His mother was a Registered Nurse and the pair had a total of six sons. Dr. Sorrels said his dad always enjoyed identifying and solving problems, a trait he passed on to Paul. When he completed his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Howard Payne University in Brownsville, he wanted to help people. During the mid-70s, many people looked to their minister to provide counseling, so he entered the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Although he learned plenty the year and a half he attended, he didn’t feel he was getting the training for what he really wanted to do. He

entered a master’s program at Texas Woman’s University and started studying general psychology. He was a teaching assistant for a professor who was developing a new program in family therapy, and Sorrels helped with the curriculum and the textbooks. He added that coursework and graduated with a master’s in general psychology plus marital and family therapy. He also earned his Ph.D. at Texas Woman’s Univ. with specializations in group dynamics and organization behavior, statistical analysis and research design, and marital and family therapy. He began his higher education career by teaching part time, found he enjoyed it, and made a career out of it. He taught several places around Texas and then became a tenured professor at Hardin-Simmons Univ. where he advanced to Dean of Graduate Studies and Special Programs. From there, he went to Bluefield College in Virginia as Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty, then back to Texas to East Texas Baptist Univ. in Marshall where he was the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. Dr. Sorrels is looking forward to relaxing in Colorado this summer, and then he and wife Cherry will move to the Dallas area to live near their daughters. Cherry served as his unpaid driver/assistant as they drove over 200,000 miles during his time at RGC, and both are looking forward to this new chapter in their lives.

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College proposed budget focused on future of institution Uvalde, TX, – SWTJC Board of Trustees met on Tuesday (June 6) in Uvalde for a budget workshop; for the purpose of reviewing the proposed budget for 2017-2018. According to Dr. Hector Gonzales, college president, the proposed budget focused on making an investment in the future of SWTJC. “What we’ve done with this budget is to make an investment in our future, we try and do three things. The first thing is to upgrade the training equip-

ment, and it’s not all, it’s just to try to make up some progress in our vocational programs or technical programs,” said Gonzales. “We want our students to have relevant training––that they get trained on equipment they’re going to see when they get out into the workforce, so we made some investments in those departments.” Gonzales also informed the board about a proposed slight pay increase for faculty and staff through two step increases in the pay scale.

“We’ve also made an investment in our human resources, in our faculty and staff; they were very understanding with us last year when times were very lean,” said Gonzales. The third concern addressed in the budget was to rebuild up the reserve fund balance by $3 million in the next five years. “We need to have some kind of a reserve balance to protect the institution for the long term,” added Gonzales. Gonzales also stated to the board of a modest tuition

increase, which will take effect during the Spring 2018 semester. He also noted the proposed budget did not call for a tax rate increase. Board member Tony Moreno said, “I think it is very well presented and I think it’s very good that we’re able to give faculty, staff, and everyone a little bit of something.” Trustees will meet next week on Thursday (June 15) at 7 p.m. in Uvalde to approve the proposed budget during their regular monthly meeting.

Carol Delgado, Community Service Program Director for Community Council of South Central Texas, Inc., Achieves Nationally Certified ROMA Implementer Designation by Kimberly Jonas

Ms. Carol Delgado, Community Services Program Director for the Community Council of South Central Texas, Inc. (CCSCT), recently was awarded the designation of Nationally Certified ROMA Implementer (NCRI), by the Association of Nationally Certified ROMA Trainers. ROMA, which stands for Results Oriented Management and Accountability, is a performance-based initiative designed to preserve the anti-poverty focus of community action and to promote greater effectiveness among state and local agencies receiving Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funds. CCSCT receives CSBG funding to serve 21 counties in South Central and Southwest Texas

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Travelling from Hondo to Sabinal, there is a new sign that has the church’s address, meeting times, and contact information to let the travelers, tourists, hunters, and hill country enthusiasts know that they are here. The children will be hard at work this coming Sunday making something special for Dad.

The food drive is ongoing with requests for canned meats specifically. All donations are appreciated. Just drop them in the red bucket in the office. The exercise class is meeting this week, this past Monday and this coming Friday at 8:30 a.m. Come and bring your mat. It lasts about an hour. Frontier girls continues to meet each Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall. Movie night will be held this coming Friday 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Beauty and the Beast is the showing and everyone is invited. Games, movie snacks, and drinks are provided and all of it free. Come and enjoy the show. A big Vacation Bible School Kickoff part will be held June 23 at 5:30 p.m. in the church park, located behind the fellowship hall. There will be a dedication of the new playground equipment, early registration with t-shirts, free food, games, snow cones, and things to do. The construction is completed, now let the fun begin. Vacation Bible School will be held June 26 through 30 from 9 a.m. to noon. Caladiums continue to be offered for sale by the Sabinal Methodist Ladies. They are 75¢ each and the proceeds fund mission and outreach projects.

St. Patrick’s Catholic

With the new pews in place, changes

are obvious. The lighter wood which was chosen puts all the stained glass windows really on display. The church asks that there be no gum, food, or drinks allowed in the church proper in order to keep the pews looking nice. This has been a huge undertaking and we want them to last many years. Last week’s Second Collection for the Priest Pension Plan exceeded $400. This allows our retired priests to live out their retirement in dignity. Don’t forget the barbeque plate sale on Saturday, June 24, beginning at 11 a.m. at the Verstuyft Building. The plate includes rice, beans, potato salad, pickles, onions, and bread. A donation of $7.00 per plate is asked. Sweets and drinks will also be available to purchase. Proceeds go to the needs of the church.

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You are invited to the following events during the field school held by the Texas Archeological Society (TAS) and Texas Tech University: *A Program about the 2017 investigations (June 15 Thurs. 7:00 PM at the Senior Citizen Building); *Artifact Identification (June 15 Thurs. following the program at the Senior Citizen

Building); *Open House/ Tour of sites (June 16 Fri. 9-11AM at the Mission site north of Camp Wood). On Thursday June 15, 7:00 PM at the Senior Citizen Building Dr. Tamra Walter will relate the results of the archeological investigations carried out beginning in midMay. The Mission San Lorenzo has been the main target of the investigations with structures and middens identified. Some survey of outlying ranches has also revealed new information for the archeological record. Over 300 people have participated in the week long field school sponsored by the Texas Archeological Society. Scholarships were awarded to Native Americans and collegians to encourage their attendance.

Bring your artifacts to the meeting on Thursday, June 15 and archeologists will identify your finds. Prehistoric and historic items will be analyzed to let you know how your find fits into the story of the past for Real County. On Friday June 16, 9 – 11 AM come to the site of Mission San Lorenzo just north of Camp Wood to tour and learn what has been uncovered during the investigation. Crew chiefs will describe their excavation units and explain how the patterns relate to the mission. On-going information of the investigations at Mission San Lorenzo can be found at https://www.facebook.com/ nuecescanyonmission/. For more information about the Texas Archeological Society and field school, click on www.txarch.org.

Hurd on the Hill: Restoring Our National Treasures ‘We have a responsibility to care for and maintain them’ With 29 counties, two time zones and more than 800 miles of U.S.-Mexico border, the 23rd Congressional District of Texas is certainly one of the most unique congressional districts in the nation. Throughout my two and a half years serving as your Representative, I’ve crisscrossed TX-23 numerous times, meeting with constituents and exploring the variety of sites these 29 counties have to offer, including the seven incredible National Parks I have the distinct honor of advocating for in Congress. National Parks are an integral part of the American experience, and the seven in our district, including Big Bend and the San Antonio Missions, provide immeasurable cultural, environmental, and economic benefits. Each park’s landscape has a unique story that allows us to understand our past, appreciate our present, and know where we’re going in the future. For these parks to remain beautiful and accessible, we have a responsibility as a nation to care for and maintain them. The National Park Service (NPS) was created just over 100 years ago to do just that. Today, NPS manages more than 84 million acres comprised of over 400 significant cultural, historic, and natural areas across all fifty states, the District of Columbia, and four territories. As you might imagine, it takes a lot of money to adequately maintain the unique needs of every property. Unfortunately, NPS currently faces a nationwide backlog of more than $11 billion to repair roads, visitor facilities, trails, and other park structures, $147

million of which needs to be spent right here in Texas. Recently, I toured Mission San Jose in San Antonio to view examples of deferred maintenance needed to preserve the original foundation of the Mission walls and rafters. With flooding and humidity, the walls of the rooms swell and move causing visible cracks in the walls and foundation. But the needs at many National Parks are often the less glamorous projects like crumbling roads, leaky plumbing, and adequate bathroom facilities that are necessary to keep these spaces accessible for everyone. This is why I introduced the National Park Service Legacy Act with my colleagues to fix our parks. The bipartisan bill would address the present backlog by distributing currently unassigned federal mineral revenues back into a restoration fund. The funds can be used for overdue repairs so that our parks can remain beautiful and accessible for future generations of park-goers to enjoy. I take great pride in our National Parks, and will continue to protect them in Congress. Big Bend, the Guadalupe Mountains, the San Antonio Missions, Fort Davis National Historic Site, the Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River, Amistad National Recreation Area, and El Camino Real de Los Tejas National Historic Trail are treasures we must protect for years to come. With the summer season upon us, I encourage you to experience these remarkable destinations for yourself.

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The Goodnight-Loving Trail The Goodnight-Loving Trail ran from Young County, Texas, southwest to Horsehead Crossing on the Pecos River, up the Pecos to Fort Sumner, New Mexico, and on north to Colorado. In the spring and early summer of 1866 Charles Goodnight and Oliver Loving drove their first herd of longhorn cattle over the Butterfield Overland Mail route from near Fort Belknap via the Middle Concho River and Castle Gap, to Horsehead (on some old maps marked Dead Horse) Crossing. Leaving the former mail route there, they worked up the Pecos, crossing it from time to time as the terrain and watering places required. They drove a second herd, bought from John S. Chisum, from his Concho River range to Fort Sumner later that same summer. The northern extension of the GoodnightLoving Trail was first blazed by Loving in the fall of 1866. Initially, it ran north from Fort Sumner up the Pecos to Las Vegas, then followed the Santa Fe Trail to Raton Pass and around the base of the Rockies via Trinidad and Pueblo to Denver, Colorado. Since that was a roundabout way, Goodnight in the fall of 1867 altered the route fifty or sixty miles to the east, crossing the Gallinas valley and the well-watered plains of northeastern New Mexico near Capulin Mountain before swinging back northwestward to Raton Pass. At Raton Pass “Uncle Dick” Wootton had established a toll station near the summit and charged Goodnight ten cents a head for passage. Goodnight complied, but not without protest. At the head of Apishapa Canyon, forty miles northeast of Trinidad, he set up a ranch and cattle-relay station. In the spring of 1868 Goodnight entered into a contract with John Wesley Iliff in which he agreed to deliver his cattle to Iliff at the Union Pacific Railroad town of Cheyenne, Wyoming. From the Arkansas valley near Pueblo, Goodnight and his men struck out due north, passing east of Denver, to the South Platte River. They crossed that stream at the site of present Greeley and followed a tributary, Crow Creek, to Cheyenne, where the delivery was made. Afterward, Goodnight and his men went back to New Mexico to buy more cattle from Chisum at Bosque Grande.

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Cornyn, Hurd Veterans’ Recruitment Bill Signed Into Law American Law Enforcement Heroes Act Incentivizes State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies to Hire Military Veterans WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and U.S. Representative Will Hurd (TX-23) released the following statements after their bipartisan legislation, the American Law Enforcement Heroes Act, was signed into law by President Trump today. The legislation prioritizes U.S. Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant applications of state and local law enforcement agencies who use that funding to hire military veterans. The bill is part of a joint initiative led by Sen. Cornyn and Rep. Hurd, who announced their plans to introduce companion bills in both the House and Senate at an event with the San Antonio Police Department and Bexar County Sheriff’s Office in late 2016. The legislation was also cosponsored by U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and U.S. Representative Beto O’Rourke (D-TX-16).

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Hurd Statement on Financial CHOICE Act “Dodd-Frank created an uneven playing field between large financial institutions and community banks”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday after the House of Representatives passed the Financial CHOICE Act to replace Dodd-Frank, U.S. Representative Will Hurd released the following statement: “Through duplicative regulations and excessive red tape, Dodd-Frank created an uneven playing field between large financial institutions and community banks and credit unions, who provide nearly half of all small loans to businesses and farmers. Tightening of lending and closures of community financial institutions across my district, as a result, have negatively impacted access to capital for the farmers, ranchers and small business owners in my district. The Financial CHOICE Act replaces the complex set of regulations, abused by Wall Street, so that small community banks aren’t treated with a one-size-fits-all solution and can continue providing local business owners with competitive financial services and access to the capital they need.”

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#011 1.02 acres in Concan, with access to the Frio River, paved roads, and central water system. Set your cabin here and enjoy long beautiful views with the potential for rental income! $55,000. #021 2.73 acres with access to the Frio River, paved roads, central water system, an area for rv hookups with restrooms, all behind a locked gate. This is one of the largest lots in Frio River Place and backs up to a large ranch for great views and privacy! Priced to sell at $99,000. #001 1.6 acres and 4BR/2.5B brick home near Garner State Park. Over 1000 feet off the paved road frontage, this track of land is covered in large Pecans and has two nice sized storage sheds. Having no restrictions and not being in a subdivision coupled with the close proximity to Garner you have the makings for a great vacation rental property!! $229,000. #003 8.06 acres, in The Ranch, a stunning, gated development just south of Concan. Under wildlife management, you will be able to view large herds of exotics that are free roaming plus enjoy the nominal land taxes! Paved roads and access to a beautiful Frio park area with crystal clear deep water. $179,000. CONTRACT PENDING #005 5.32 acres, west of Leakey off of John Buchanan Rd. Hilly terrain provides long views to the south and east, county road frontage with electricity at the road and fenced on one side with entrance gate. $47,000. #007 6.37 acres, in The Ranch, beautiful gated development south of Concan, with paved roads, underground electricity, and access to gorgeous Frio River park area with deep blue water and pavilion for picnics. Under wildlife exemption you will see large herds of exotics free roaming and you will enjoy low taxes! $136,955. #009 1 acre near Magers crossing with great tree cover and access to central water system and a nice Frio River park area complete with restrooms, bath house, and rv hook ups. No rentals allowed makes for a peaceful quiet neighborhood in the summer! $54,000. #010 7.79 acres near Concan in gated Valley Vista. Rolling terrain to hillside with long pretty views, you will have access to paved roads, underground utilities, clubhouse with pool, 35 acres of wilderness area and stocked fishing pond! Great buy at $43,500. #012 3 city lots with approximately .8 of an acre, electricity, septic, and 2 city water meters in place. Lots of potential, either residential or commercial with Hwy. 83 frontage! $120,000. #004 1.29 acres of prime commercial property located on Hwy. 83 and across the highway from busy Stripes convenient store! Completely fenced with city water meter and tons of oaks trees you will have endless potential on this one! Leakey is growing and this is the best time to purchase before prices rise! $184,500. #006 2 acres with 139 feet of Frio River frontage, north of Leakey. Included is an energy efficient, fully furnished, 2BR/2B cabin ready to enjoy that may be put in the vacation rental pool for added income. $168,900. #017 22.85 acres in Campwood with a 3BR/2B recently remodeled home. There is jaw dropping views from the hillside home and access to the Nueces River. Plenty of room in the back to hunt! $249,500. OWNER FINANCE OFFERED #020 8.09 acres north of Leakey with highway frontage, large trees, hillside with great views and easy build and unequipped well. $109,080. #016 1.01 acre in gated Valley Vista, hill top with great views, clubhouse with pool, stocked fishing pond, 35 acres of wilderness area for hiking and underground electricity. $49,500. #015 7.23 acres in gated Valley Vista, with great views of stocked pond, paved roads, access to underground elec., clubhouse with pool and 35 acres of wilderness area for hiking. $55,500. #014 1.01 acre in Valley Vista, hilltop with great views, clubhouse with pool, stocked fishing pond, 35 acres of wilderness area and underground electricity. $39,500.

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Devil’s Sinkhole Evening Bat Tours Under Way The Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area is now in the midst of a big bat year. Every evening Wednesdays-Sundays, volunteers with the Devil’s Sinkhole Society, the Distinguished Park Friends Group of 2017, provide the famous evening bat tour. Visitors get to see-at the height of bat season—between four and six million Mexican Freetail Bats arising from the Devil’s Sinkhole National Natural Landmark. The bat show is often augmented by swooping cave swallows, massive Great Horned Owls, and curious jackrabbits. The massive sinkhole is the largest one-chamber cave in Texas as well as the fourth-deepest cave in the state. During the main part of the bat season, the Devil’s Sinkhole is home to the fourth-largest bat colony in Texas, producing a tornadic swarm of bats. Because of numerous special features at the Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area, all Sinkhole visits (bat tours, day tours, and nature walks) require a guide, so all tours begin at the Rocksprings Visitors Center on the town square and reservations are necessary. To sign up for any of the amazing tours, call 830-683-2287, e-mail devi lssinkhole@swtexas.net, or drop by the Rocksprings Visitors Center. Bat season runs from May 1 through October 31. Morning bat return tours are available August through October. A very special combination bat viewing and star gazing event will be held Saturday, July 22. Some years ago, a nature photographer from England proclaimed that the bat emergence at the Devil’s Sinkhole is “the most amazing animal swarm anywhere” and he was comparing the Devil’s Sinkhole bats to surfing penguins in Australia and ant birds in Tanzania.

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Woodrow Wilson, One of Leakey’s Local Characters, in His Pickup. Staring at the River from 7 A.M until Sunset 06/1972

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Hill Country Herald Page 9

Daughters of the Republic of Texas

Frio Canyon Real Estate, LLC Shawn Streib Gray, Broker 830-232-4500

126th Annual Convention May 25-27, 2017 Dallas, Texas Three members of the Caddel-Smith Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas attended the 126th Annual Convention in Dallas, Texas. Roberta Himebrook, Billie Nast, and Pam Pittman braved the traffic up I35 and arrived on Wednesday evening, May 24th. It wasn’t as hard as one would think because we had Roy Nast driving us. We got in a lot of visiting during the 8 hour trip. His ears were ringing. On the May 25 Mrs. Nast had to turn in the Chapter History Book for judging. We were pleased to receive a 2nd place. In the afternoon, there were several workshops to attend. There was a very informative workshop on DRT Markers by Martha Fleitas. There have been 342 DRT Markers placed during the last year. The memorial markers are placed for Defenders, Citizens, and Daughters of the Republic of Texas. The Daughters Roberta Himebrook (L) and Billie Nast (R) turning in also place Historic Site Markers. We also attended a workshop the Caddel-Smith History Book. by Jacob Magnum on the Portal to Texas History. He showed us the different ways to search this site for information on Texas History and to search for information on your ancestors. We also learned about Grave Dowsing. One uses brass coated rods to locate graves much in the way people locate water. This was most interesting to those who wished to find ancestor graves. At each session, we had outstanding speakers. At the Opening ceremony on May 24th we had an outstanding speaker, Dr. Rose-Mary Rumbly. She gave an entertaining talk about Stephen F. Austin’s background and early days in Texas. Her talk also included information about the women that came to Texas and helped settle our great state. Friday morning was the Opening Business session. The Honorable Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison spoke. She gave a very impressive talk about Women in our Texas History. Our President General Dr. Betty Edwards reported on our DRT Library collection being housed at the former Federal Reserve Bank. We retained all but 11 items that were retained by the State. The French Legation has been transferred from Texas Facilities to the Texas Historical Commission and Preservation. The Daughters will no longer have custodianship over the French Legation. We continue to move forward in our plans for a new headquarters in Austin. Friday afternoon we attended a very solemn and moving Memorial Service for members who had passed away in the last year. When a chapter member’s name is read, her chapter stands in unison to honor her. We stood for Johnnie Mae Cain Hughes and Otela Marie Davis Patterson. We had a great time and especially enjoyed being with Daughters from all over our great state and other places near and far! Next year’s convention will be held in Dallas again. If you are interested in joining the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, please contact Roberta Himebrook, Caddel-Smith Registrar at 830-796-3495 or email her at HimebrookRL@totacc.com. She will be happy to help you.

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Property 09: The finest home in the Concan Country Club is available! 3BA/2.5BA, oversized garage and HUGE patio. $575,000 PENDING NEWProperty 11: 157 Spring Branch in Twin Forks is a super nice home on 2+ park-like acres. Gorgeous Frio River access! $225,000 Property 17: 217 CR425 in Reagan Wells. 5+ ac. on the river w/a well-maintained 3BD/2BA DW. Super nice! $241,000 Property 18: 3BD/2BA log home under huge pecan trees. 85 Pecan Bottom Lp in River Tree. Gorgeous river access! $339,000 Property 19: 4BD/3BA home on 9+ ac. in THE RANCH in Concan! Unique & Special property w/river access! Ag. Valuation.. $599,000 NEWProperty 21: TWO exceptional 3BD/2BA homes on 5 acs. in The Ranch in Concan. Gorgeous river park. Must see! $699,000 Property 24:Cute 3/2 brick home in town. Easy walk to shops, restaurants, library and the Frio! Circle drive + carport. $129,500 Property 26: RIVERFRONT home on 2+ acres. Beautiful, hill country modern design. High end finishes & appliances. $539,000 Property 27: 4BD/3.5BA home w/gorgeous views. 621 Catclaw Mtn. Rd. in Concan. Rental OK. Frio river access! $575,000 Property 39: Cute 1BD/1BA cabin on 6.37 ac. in Roaring Springs Ranch! VIEWS for miles + gorgeous common areas. $125,000 Property 41: Nice 52 acre place with a spacious 2BD/2BA home located halfway between Uvalde & Camp Wood. $295,000 REDUCED Property 42: 337 River House. 1.68 acs. with 3BD/2.5BA main home + 1/1 Gst. House! River front and POOL! $425,000 HUGE REDUCTION! Property 48: EXCELLENT location! Next to House Pasture in Concan. 3BD/3BA + lg. bunk room. New POOL! It RENTS! $420,000 REDUCED Property 65: 306 Walter White Rd. 3BD/2BA log home on 1 ac. Nice pool, great views. Rentals ok! $275,000 Property 78: 4BD/3BA home on nearly one ac. 179 Roy Chisum Rd. No restrictions! 500’ of private river access! $299,000

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Property 01 : 9.3 ac. Views, underground elec., city water and sensible restrictions. Borders a large ranch. Owner/ Broker. $99,900 Property 08: Wooded residential lot in Canyon Oaks. Frio River access + hillside and valley views. Water & elec available. $56,000 Property 15: 1.18 acre lot in Rio Park Estates. Frio River access, unequipped well, adjacent lot (Prop 16) also available. $45,000 Property 16: 1.18 acre lot in Rio Park Estates. Frio River access, adjacent lot (Prop 15) also available. $40,000 NEWProperty 30: 1/3 acre lot in Frio Cielo. Amenities include central water, river access and 100 ac. of common area. $7500 PENDING NEWProperty 32: River Front lot in highly sought after Heartstone….the Heart of Concan! HURRY! This will go fast! $449,900 PENDING Property 33: 5.16 ac. lot near town. City water & elec. Gorgeous views for MILES, paved roads, security gate. $74,900 PENDING Property 35: 5.16 ac. Adjacent to Prop#33! Buy BOTH for a

$10,000 discount ($69,900 each). See Old Baldy from here! $74,900 Property 37: 5 ac. @ 1186 N. Saddle Mtn. Rd. EXCEPTIONAL VIEWS! Has a water meter. $65,130 Property 43: 8+ acs. w/gorgeous oaks and great bldg. sites. Electricity available. AG VALUATION = LOW taxes!! Shady Oaks Subdv. $77,045 Property 47: 1+/- ac. lot Mountain Valley in Concan. Close to golf course, House Pasture, Frio. Rentals OK!!! $89,000 Property 52: 5+ ac West of Leakey. Fronts on John Buchanan Rd. Bldg. site faces east and is ready to go! $52,500 Property 55: 1 acre lot in Valley Vista w/AMAZING views! Underground electric & water at site. $44,500 Property 81-83: 1-9 ac. lots in Concan. You have to see these lots. All utilities and VIEWS for miles. $39,500--$49,500-$55,500

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Property 07: 15 acres in Concan w/Hwy. 127 frontage. Small hunter’s cabin. No utilities but elec. is close. $103,569 Property 10: 31.05 acres. Just off Hwy. 41 in far NW Real County. Fairview Ranch. Neat little hunting place! $99,360 Property 12: 5+ ac north of Leakey w/2400 sq. ft. metal bldg. Hwy. frontage. Some elevation for great views. Ag. Exempt. $179,000 REDUCED Property 13: 67.4 acs. in Paint Creek Ranch. Teaming w/ exotics, relatively flat, cabin w/elec. & rain harvest. NICE!! $185,000 Property 14: 30 acres. w/Hwy. 41 frontage in far NW Real County. Fairview Ranch. Neat little hunting place! Elec. avail. $105,000 PENDING Property 22: LIVE WATER ranch! 195 acs. w/both sides of Camp Wood Creek! 4BD/3.5BA home, 50x100 barn on slab. Must see! $1.8M Property 25 : RR336 north of Leakey. 17+ acs. West prong of the Frio River on eastern boundary $222,000 Property 28: 10 AC of heavily treed hunting land. 9 mi. N of Leakey. Owners have access to park area w/spring fed pool! $35,000 Property 29 : 260 acs. +/- WILL DIVIDE Hwy. 337W frontage. Views for miles! $4250 per acre Property 40: 17.6 acres w/Frio frontage! Close to Leakey. Several building sites. Electricity nearby. $230,000 Property 46: Between Leakey & Camp Wood is 28+ ac. ready for hunting, camping and enjoying the views! Elec close. $98,000 REDUCED Property 51: 37.23 acres. w/Hwy. 41 frontage. Fairview Ranch. Water well & electricity. Addtl. acreage available. $137,751 Property 60: 125 ac. west of Leakey on Hwy 337. Electricity on 2 sides. Frontage on highway and County Rd. $4,250 per acre Property 61: 20 acres. w/Hwy. 41 frontage in far NW Real County. Fairview Ranch. Neat little hunting place! Elec. avail. $70,000 Property 86: 26.69 acs. west of Leakey 6 miles. County Road frontage. Elec available. VIEWS! Rough to rolling terrain. $4,000 per acre

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Property 3-6: 1+ ac. Commercial lots Concan. Frontage on US HWY 83. All utilities available. MAKE OFFER!!! $139,000-$149,000 Property 31: Riverfront home in the Frio Pecan Farm! In rental pool. Lots of amenities. $269,000 Property 36: Riverstone Vacation Cabins! 13.9 acres w/500’ of Frio river frontage. 5 cabins + main home. $775,000 REDUCED

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Wednesday, June 14, 2017

O B I T U A R I E S Milburn Vernor

Jose Edmundo Perez

Evelyn Pool

(December 29, 1930 - June 11, 2017)

(June 07, 1933 - June 08, 2017)

(December 2, 1925 - May 21, 2017)

Milburn Ray Vernor, 86, of Camp Wood, went to join his Heavenly Father on Sunday, June 11, 2017 in Camp Wood, Texas. Services will be held at First Baptist Church of Camp Wood at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 17, 2017 officiated by Carroll Vernor, Jr. and interment at the Camp Wood cemetery immediately following the services. Milburn was born on December 29, 1930 in Camp Wood, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Ross and Gladys Winifred Hubble Vernor; his wife and mother of his children, Gloria Von McDonald Vernor; his son, Robert Ray Vernor; his siblings, Kenneth Page “Keno” Vernor and Charles Edmund “Ed” Vernor, all of the Nueces Canyon area in Texas. He is survived by his children, Brenda Rae and Christopher Cable, Sr. of Montell, Bonny Elaine Herndon of Uvalde, and Anthony Travis “Tony” Vernor of La Pryor; siblings Doyle Lynn and Bea Vernor of Montell, Carroll Ross and Ivie Vernor of Camp Wood, and Nancy Sue and James Pryse, of Camp Wood; grandchildren, Jesse Jerome and Maria Baxter of Montell, Mistie Dawn and Trent Kocurek of Bandera, Cody Rae and Walter Esser of Knippa, Victoria Lauren and Siegfried Dühring of Uvalde, George Ray Herndon of Uvalde, PSSR Marjorie Von Herndon of Great Lakes Naval Base, Laramie Ann and Lexie Sage Vernor, Rankin Colt Bell and their mother, Velvet LeAnn Vernor, of D’Hanis; great-grandchildren, Christopher, Jessica and Sophie Baxter of Montell, Tate, Gracie, Trenden, Trenlie and Tresten Kocurek of Bandera, Kaylea, Emily and Wyatt Esser of Knippa; and numerous nephews and nieces. Milburn started working as a boy doing whatever came to hand. He was taught a strong work ethic that served him well throughout his life. He served in the Army. Eventually, he became selfemployed. He often joked that he always thought he wanted to be the boss until he found out that he would have to be the first one there and the last to leave. His strongest asset was undoubtedly his confidence in his own abilities coupled with his willingness to work long hours. He was always thinking, analyzing, seeking out ways to be more efficient. Although he had businesses in sheet metal manufacturing, concrete, road construction, and oilfield ventures, his love was always ranching. He kidded that he had to do a lot of other things to be able to afford to ranch. Beyond all else, he dearly loved and valued his family, every one of the family, each in a very special place in his heart. He was generous to a fault and continually seeking to help those who were less fortunate, almost always anonymously. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the Uvalde Hospice, specifically Louise and Olivia, for their support in his final days. “O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” --1 Corinthians 15:55 Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Camp Wood, Texas Condolences may be left in Milburn’s online guestbook at http: //www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net/obituary/mr-milburn-vernor

Jose Edmundo Perez, 84, entered into eternal rest the evening of June 8, 2017 at his home in Rocksprings TX. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Maria Concepcion Olguín; his sons, Edmundo Perez Jr. and spouse Sonia Guajardo, Gustavo Perez and spouse Graciela Salinas; his daughters Maribelle Nombrano and spouse Roy Nombrano, Agripina Mijares and spouse Francisco Mijares; grandchildren - Edmundo Perez III, Diego Perez, Amanda Nicole Nombrano, Albert Nombrano, Alejandro Nombrano, Liliana Isabel Perez, Travis Javier Perez, Taylor Joel Perez, Kaylee Ariel Perez, Katherine Juliet Perez, Leonardo Perez, Francisco Mijares Jr., Veronica Mijares; great grandchildren - Daniel Jimenez, Francisco Mijares III, Victoria Mijares; sisters Oliva Olguín and Casimira Sauceda; and preceded in death by granddaughters Abigail Nombrano and Marissa Perez Jimenez. Born in Santa Rosa, Nieves Zacatecas on June 14, 1933, the son of Jose Aurelio Perez and Maria Belen Hernandez, he immigrated to the US in his early 20’s and became a longtime resident of Rocksprings, TX. Mr. Perez immigrated under the Bracero Program of the 1950s and served many years working as a contract ranch hand for the Horn Ranch along side his brothers, Jorge Perez and Jesus Perez in Brackettville, TX. During this time their siblings remained in Mexico: Micaela Sauceda, Bernadina Perez, Rosenda Olvera, Dionicio Perez, Rodolfo Perez, and Genaro Perez. Later he moved to Rocksprings to join the progressive shearing crews supporting the sheep and goat shearing industry. Shearing would become his lifelong trade and he established strong bonds with many local families and residents such as Benino and Consuelo “Chelito” Villarreal, Robert Peña and sons, and many others. Over the years, Mr. Perez helped support many members of his extended family who now have spread across Texas and other states across the nation. Mr. Perez had a passion for conversation and was known locally among his friends in the community as “El Hermano,” (the brother) for his willingness to offer a helping hand and serve his neighbor in solidarity. He was a big fan of conjunto music and enjoyed celebrating festive days with family, his “Conchita”, and friends. A visitation was held 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 10 and Sunday, June 11 at Nelson Funeral Chapel ~ Rocksprings, with recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7 p.m. each night. Mass of Christian Burial was held at Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Monday, June 12, 2017 at 10:00 am. Burial followed in the Rocksprings Cemetery. Officiant Father Adrian Adamik. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Rocksprings, Texas. On behalf of the Perez family, we thank you for your kind gestures and words of compassion. May he rest in peace Sr. Jose. Edmundo Perez.

Evelyn L. Pool of Uvalde passed away on May 21, 2017 in Uvalde Memorial Hospital at the age of 91. She was born on December 2, 1925 in Lampasas to John Wright and Johnnie Smith Wright. She is survived by three sons, Rick Pool of Leakey, Thomas Pool of Norway, and John Pool of Austin; four daughters, Deborah Craig of Uvalde, Yolanda Wells of Camp Wood, Paula Hamilton of Cuero, and Krysti Reichman of Montana; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Lafayette G. Pool, and a sister. Cremation was under the direction of RushingEstes-Knowles Mortuary.

Blanca F. Infante

(November 20, 1956 - June 06, 2017)

Blanca F. Infante, age 60, of Rocksprings, Texas passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2017, in San Antonio, Texas. She was born in Ciudad Acuña, Mexico on November 20, 1956 to Jesus Flores and Elena Rodriguez Flores. Beloved: mom, wife, and grandma. She loved to tend to her flowers everyday. She took care of many grandkids, many, many times. She will be always in her family’s hearts, thoughts and prayers. The foundation she established for her family was a strong one and will continue for many years. Her family will continue her desire to always stay united and love one another. Those left to honor and cherish her memory are her husband, Pedro Infante, Sr.; daughter, Yolanda Infante Franco and husband Fernando; sons, Pedro Infante, Jr. and wife Rosario, Juan Infante and wife Yolanda, Eddie Infante and wife Misty Parks Infante, and Gonzalo Infante and wife Monica; grandchildren, Byanka Villarreal Gomez and husband Robert Lee, Stephen Franco, Fernanda Franco, Pedro Infante, III, Ailynn Infante, Naydene Infante, Alexus Infante Zamarripa and husband Armando, Erika Infante, Eddie Infante, Jr., Kenzie Infante, Ciara Infante, Juan Jesus Infante, Analeah Infante, Arianna Infante, Alyssa Infante, Miguel Angel Infante, Blanca Infante, and Sofia Infante. Other family members left to honor her memory are her great-grandchildren, Katalaya Gomez and Ezequiel Infante; sisters, Juanita Flores and Flora Mendoza; brothers, Raymundo Flores, Rodolfo Flores, and Jesus Flores; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesus and Elena Flores; grandchild, Faith S. Franco; brother, Ezequiel Ortiz and sister, Maria Ortiz. Pallbearers included, Robert Lee Gomez, Rigo Infante, Rudy Flores, Fred Franco, Juan Infante, and Efrain Infante, Jr. Visitation was held Thursday, June 8, 2017, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Chapel ~ Rocksprings. Funeral services were held Friday, June 9, 2017, at 11:30 a.m. Nelson Funeral Chapel in Rocksprings, Texas. Interment followed at the Rocksprings Cemetery. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Rocksprings, Texas.

Bible Facts - Micah - Warning God’s People..Even Now! - Part II The book of Micah is difficult to interpret in many places. We do not have a lot of the N. T. writers quoting from Micah. Whenever we have a N. T. commentary on an O. T. passage, we can be confident about the meaning. Take one of the prophecies about the Gentiles being accepted by God - “And with this the words of the prophets agree, just as it is written: ‘After this I will return and will rebuild the tabernacle of David, which has fallen down; I will rebuild its ruins, and I will set it up; so that the rest of mankind may seek the Lord, even all the Gentiles who are called by My name, says the Lord who does all these things.’” (Acts 15:15-17). Here James quotes from the book of Amos, chapter 9, verses 11 and 12. Since we have a N. T. speaker telling us ‘this is that’ as he points back to the O. T. writers, we can be sure that this prophecy was being fulfilled in the first century. The book of Micah is not quoted much in the N. T. As we look at chapter 5 we can be confident that God will judge the proud and haughty and everyone who relies upon the things of the world as protection from God’s wrath (verses 10 - 15). The N. T. writers

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reaffirm this principle in passages such as 1 Peter 5:5-6; James 4:6, 10; et al. “And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” (Philippians 2:8-11). Chapters six and seven condemn certain actions and attitudes among God’s people, from back around 630 BC. Unfortunately we see these same sins prevalent in society today! “Shall I count pure those with the wicked scales, and with the bag of deceitful weights? For her rich men are full of violence, her inhabitants have spoken lies, and their tongue is deceitful in their mouth.” (Micah 6:11-12). “The faithful man has perished from the earth, and there is no one upright among men. They all lie in wait for blood; every man hunts his brother with a net.” (Micah 7:2). “For son dishonors father, daugh-

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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

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ter rises against her mother, daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law; a man’s enemies are the men of his own household.” (Micah 7:6). The silencing of religious people because they are not ‘politically correct’ and won’t accept the perverse things in our society today; such as gay marriage and unisex bathrooms, etc were the same things that God judged in the seventh century BC when He sent His people into captivity in Assyria and Babylon. But He told them what He wanted! “He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? (Micah 6:8). The ‘good news’ is that God is patiently waiting on man to repent and return to Him! And we can say, as they did, “Who is a God like You, pardoning iniquity and passing over the transgression of the remnant of His heritage? He does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in mercy. He will again have compassion on us, and will subdue our iniquities.

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that he downloaded special software to his computer. A file got the attention of investigators who discovered he’d allegedly downloaded 15 files, two of which were videos of a pre-pubescent girl exposing herself. No one answered when FOX4 went to Butterly’s home. But his restaurant manager, who did not want to speak on camera, says Butterly told him the incident was a “misunderstanding.” Kirk Martinez was another one of those arrested. Police said the City of Plano 911 operator posted an ad on Craigslist that got the attention of investigators. They engaged Martinez in conversation, with Martinez believing he was talking to the

mother of a 10-year-old girl Documents show Martinez shared child pornography and wanted to meet the child for sex acts. Plano officials said Martinez is on unpaid administrative leave pending the outcome of the criminal and internal investigations. NORTH KOREA- US student Otto Warmbier has been freed from jail in North Korea, but his parents say he has been in a coma for a year. The US secretary of state said the 22-year-old was on his way home to the US. The Warmbier family told US media they had found out only last week that their son has been in a coma since shortly after his trial in

March 2016. Mr Warmbier was sentenced to 15 years of hard labor for attempting to steal a propaganda sign from a hotel. Otto Warmbier is an economics graduate from the University of Virginia, originally from Cincinnati, Ohio. He was in North Korea as a tourist with Young Pioneer Tours when he was arrested on 2 January 2016. He appeared emotional at a news conference a month later, in which he tearfully confessed to trying to take the sign as a “trophy” for a US church, adding “the aim of my task was to harm the motivation and work ethic of the Korean people”. Foreign detainees in North Korea have previously recanted confessions, saying they were made under pressure. IRAQ- Displaced hit by food poisoning in camp near Mosul. Hundreds of people have fallen ill and a child has died of suspected food poisoning at a camp for displaced people near the Iraqi city of Mosul. People were said to be vomiting and suffering dehydration after an iftar meal, to break the daily Ramadan fast. The Hasansham U2 camp, between Mosul and Irbil, houses people displaced by an Iraqi offensive to capture Mosul from so-called Islamic State (IS). IS fighters are currently under heavy siege in the west of the city.The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, said in a statement that around 800 cases had been recorded, 200 of whom were taken to hospital. One woman receiving treatment told the agency: “We felt stomach pains as soon as we ate. We felt we couldn’t breathe and then saw that our neighbours were all suffering at the same time.” LEWISVILLE, Texas - Law enforcement officials in Denton County say they’ve arrested 11 people as part of a human trafficking operation. The arrests were made on Thursday and Friday in Lewisville. Eight women were taken into custody for prostitution, two men were arrested for compelling prostitution and one other man was arrested for prostitution and possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. “This operation was focused on rescuing victims of human trafficking who often are too afraid to reach out for help or do not have the ability to do so on their own,” said Denton County Sheriff Tracy Murphree. The sheriff said deputies will continue to work in partnership with the Lewisville Police Department and the Department of Homeland Security on the case.

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GRANNY’S KITCHEN BACK TO BASICS...BURGERS, BURGERS, BURGERS! Every year about this time in the summer I dedicate a week to new burger recipes. It is after all that time of year. And what a wonderful time it is! This year I have included a scrumptious make ahead desert recipe. Enjoy!

Cheddar-Stuffed Burgers

Kosher salt Oil, for frying 5 large shallots, very thinly sliced crosswise and separated into rings 1/4 cup Wondra flour 1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck, preferably 85 percent lean 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Freshly ground pepper 6 ounces extra-sharp cheddar, shredded 2 cups baby arugula 4 brioche buns, split and toasted In a large saucepan, heat 1 1/2 inches of vegetable oil to 325°. In a medium bowl, toss the shallots with the Wondra flour. Fry the shallots all at once, stirring gently, until golden, about 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shallots to a paper towel–lined plate to drain. Season the shallots with salt. Reserve the cooking oil. In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef with the onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce and 2 teaspoons each of kosher salt and ground pepper. Knead gently until thoroughly mixed. Form the beef into eight 4-inch patties. Press the shredded cheese into four 2 1/2-inch disks. Sandwich the cheese disks between the patties. Pinch the edges together to seal. Heat a grill pan or griddle. Brush the burgers with some of the shallot cooking oil and cook over moderate heat until browned on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Flip the burgers, invert a large heatproof bowl over them and cook until medium within and the cheese is melted, about 3 minutes longer. Top with the fried shallots and the bun tops and serve. NOTE-Wondra flour, which is more granular than regular all-purpose flour, is available at most supermarkets.

Bacon- Burgers

1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon hot sauce (recommended: Frank’s Red Hot) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 strips bacon, diced 1/2 onion, chopped 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar 4 burger buns Lettuce, tomato, pickles for garnish Preheat grill to medium. In a bowl combine beef, garlic, hot sauce, salt and pepper, to taste, being careful not to over mix. Warm a skillet over medium heat and fry bacon until crispy. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Keep heat on skillet and fry a pinch of the beef in the bacon fat to test seasoning. Adjust seasoning, if needed, then form 8 even thin patties, about 1/2-inch thick and set aside. Saute onions in bacon fat in skillet until tender, 5 minutes. Place onions and bacon in a bowl with cheese. Form a spoonful of bacon-cheese mixture into a ball, then place in the center of 4 patties. Top each with another patty and seal the edges. Grill burgers over medium-high heat, flipping once until desired doneness is reached, approximately 4 minutes each side for medium. Serve in buns with garnishes. Alternative: In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, sear the burgers 4 minutes on each side.

Cheddar-and-Onion Smashed Burgers 16 thin bread-and-butter pickle slices, patted dry Four 4-inch potato buns, buttered and toasted 1 1/4 pounds ground beef chuck (30 percent fat) Salt and freshly ground pepper

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2 small onions, sliced paper thin 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, sliced Heat a cast-iron griddle until very hot. Layer the pickle slices on the bottom buns. Without overworking the meat, loosely form it into 4 balls and place them on the griddle. Cook the meatballs over moderately high heat for 30 seconds. Using a sturdy large spatula, flatten each ball into a 5-inch round patty. Season the patties with salt and pepper and cook for 2 minutes, until well seared. Press a handful of sliced onions onto each patty. Using the spatula, carefully flip each burger so the onions are on the bottom. Top with the cheese and cook for 2 minutes. Cover with a roasting pan and cook just until the cheese is melted, 1 minute more. Transfer the burgers with the onions to the buns and sprinkle with umami dust. Top with the buns and serve.

Nacho Burgers

Of all the burger recipes F&W has run (more than 100), and of the six from chef Bobby Flay, this one is the over-the-top best, with juicy meat, gooey cheese, salsa and tortilla chips. SALSA-3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 chipotle chile in adobo, seeded and minced, 3 plum tomatoes, finely diced, 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced, 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro, Salt. In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients and season with salt. CHEESE SAUCE-1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups milk, 1/2 pound Monterey Jack cheese, shredded, 2 tablespoons freshly grated pecorino cheese, Salt, Freshly ground pepper. In a saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in the flour and cook over moderate heat for 30 seconds. Whisk in the milk and cook, whisking, until thickened, 5 minutes. Stir in the Jack cheese until melted, then stir in the pecorino; season with salt and pepper. Let cool until spreadable. BURGERS- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck, Vegetable oil, for brushing, Salt, Freshly ground pepper, 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted, Sliced pickled jalapeños and blue corn tortilla chips, for topping. Light a grill. Form the beef into 4 patties and brush with oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill over moderately high heat until browned outside and medium within, 4 minutes per side. Place the burgers on the buns, top with the cheese sauce, salsa, jalapeños and chips, and serve.

Blueberry Crumble-Mmmmm!

Make Ahead for Grilling Meals Crumble Topping: 3/4 cup butter, plus more for pan, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 1/2 cups ground almonds, 1 cup rolled oats, toasted Blueberry Filling: 4 cups blueberries, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons flour Slightly sweetened vanilla-flavored whipped cream, for serving, optional For the crumble topping: Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter an 8-by-8-inch baking dish. Cream together the butter and brown sugar. Cut in the ground almonds and oats. (You could add some cinnamon and ginger if you like, too, although I prefer it plain.) Set aside. For the filling: Toss the fruit with the granulated sugar and flour and tumble into the baking dish. Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the fruit and press to pack it down a bit. Bake until the fruit is soft and the top crisp, about 40 minutes. Let sit about 15 minutes before serving. If you like, serve with sweetened vanilla-flavored whipped cream.

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WHAT IS REALLY GOING ON IN QATAR? by Elaine Padgett Carnegie

Qatar is a peninsular Arab country whose terrain comprises arid desert and a long Persian (Arab) Gulf shoreline of beaches and dunes. Also on the coast is the capital, Doha, known for its futuristic skyscrapers and other ultramodern architecture inspired by ancient Islamic design, such as the limestone Museum of Islamic Art. The museum sits on the city’s Corniche waterfront promenade. Arab Gulf countries cut diplomatic ties with Qatar and suspended Doha-bound flights... but why? I kept seeing this in the News as I did my articles and I wondered, “What in the heck is going on?” We will have to go back and review the relationship to get an understanding of what is happening now. In 1968, the ‘Organization Of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries - OAPEC ‘ OAPEC was established by Kuwait, Libya and Saudi Arabia. Its other members include: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Qatar, Syria, Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates. Several times they have threatened to bring the world to its knees in the form of oil ransoms of one kind or another. They effectively control economics globally and here is how they did it. In opposition to the US support of Israel in 1973 in the Yom Kippur War. Six days after Egypt and Syria launched a surprise military campaign against Israel, the US supplied Israel with arms. In response to this, the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC, consisting of the Arab members of OPEC plus Egypt and Syria) announced an oil embargo against Canada, Japan, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States. The crisis had a major impact on international relations and created a rift within NATO. Some European nations and Japan sought to disassociate themselves from United States foreign policy in the Middle East to avoid being targeted by the boycott. Arab oil producers linked any future policy changes to peace between the belligerents. To address this, the Nixon Administration began multilateral negotiations with the combatants. They arranged for Israel to pull back from the Sinai Peninsula and the Golan Heights. By January 18, 1974, US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger had negotiated an Israeli troop withdrawal from parts of the Sinai Peninsula. The promise of a negotiated settlement between Israel and Syria was enough to convince Arab oil producers to lift the embargo in March 1974. Independently, OAPEC members agreed to use their leverage over the world price-setting mechanism for oil to stabilize their incomes by raising world oil prices after the recent failure of negotiations with Western oil companies. The embargo occurred at a time of rising petroleum consumption by industrialized countries and coincided with a sharp increase in oil imports by the world’s largest oil consumer, the United States. In the aftermath, targeted

countries initiated a wide variety of policies to contain their future dependency. The 1973 “oil price shock”, with the accompanying 1973–74 stock market crash, was regarded as the first discrete event since the Great Depression to have a persistent effect on the US economy. The embargo’s success demonstrated Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic and economic power. It was the largest oil exporter and a politically and religiously conservative kingdom. GCC stands for Gulf Cooperation Council. This is a political and economic alliance of countries in the Arabian Peninsula. These are Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. It was established in 1981 and its aim is to enhance cooperation and close relations among its members. Why are Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the UAE and Egypt cutting ties with Qatar? The four countries have cited their concern over the security and stability of their nations, claiming that Qatar works to support “terrorism” and to meddle in the internal affairs of its brethren in the GCC. Qatar denied that it supports terrorism, given that it has assisted the United States in the War on Terror and the ongoing military intervention against ISIL. Saudi Arabia’s actions were verbally supported by United States President Donald Trump. Many countries in the region, including Turkey, Russia and Iran, called for the crisis to be resolved through peaceful negotiations. Now, even with its globally wielding power OAPEC/GCC seems to be breaking down. It sort of seems to me, ‘it is the pot calling the kettle black,’ as far as Saudi Arabia is concerned. What is propaganda and what is real is extremely hard to determine. Qatar says on May 23, they woke up to news of a hack attributing false statements to the emir of Qatar. The fake news was aired on several UAE and Saudi-owned networks in the Gulf. This sparked a series of diplomatic breakdowns between the GCC countries. The latest developments include severing of diplomatic ties between three Gulf states and Qatar, an embargo imposed on Qatar, with air, sea and land borders shut down, and Qatari diplomats and residents expelled from those Gulf countries. The US is withdrawing their Ambassador this week. We will have to watch as events unfold that may have global repercussions.

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Geraldine Bridges and Larry Stamps were united in holy matrimony on May 20, 2017, at St. Raymond Catholic Church in Leakey, Texas. The nuptial ceremony was held during the weekly mass and was performed by Father Adrian Adamik. The best man was Gerry’s brother, Richard Neville, and likewise, Kathy Rizzo, sister of the bride, was matron or honor. Gerry’s family attending the ceremony were Alan May (Jean) from The Woodlands, Texas, Richard Neville ((Deborah) from The Woodlands, Texas, and Kathy Rizzo from Stockton, California. A reception was held at Friend’s Grill in Leakey. The couple is honeymooning in the bride’s home state of Hawaii. Plumeria and orchid leis from Hawaii were presented to the guests at the wedding. The bridal party wore ginger leis and the groom and best man wore maili drapes. The deacons were Ruben Navarro and Gary Overbay. The lectors were Rita Vance and Brenda Gonzalez. The Eucharistic minister was Christina Shirley.

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EMPLOYMENT REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF DISPATCHER/JAILER. No experience is required, applicant must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent and a clear criminal history. Applications may be picked up at the Real County Sheriff’s Office from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. REAL COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Temporary Full-Time Receptionist Professional Administrative support needed at Big Springs Ranch for Children. Must be able to professionally answer multiple line phones, appropriately direct clients and perform clerical functions. Computer skills needed in Word and Excel. Must be at least 21. This position will start July 10. 830-367-6111 or email contact@youth-ranch.org. EOE Night Staff Gain valuable experience working with abused and orphaned children at Big Springs Ranch for Children. Conduct nightly rounds and supervise youth. Benefits and training provided. Subject to background check and drug test. 10pm-8am. Call: 830367-6111 or email contact@youth-ranch.org. EOE Part-time/ full-time cleaning help needed for upcoming 2017 summer season. Reliable transportation required. Call Cassie @ (830)232-6797 or email us whiskeymountaininn@gmail.com Part time housekeeping help needed. Call Margie at River Haven Cabins 830-232-5400

FOR SALE Two extra large tan leather couches Overall length 100” Overall Depth 40” Seating length 80” Seating depth 25” $800.00 per couch Dining room table with 6 chairs Max length 96” Min length 64” Width 42” Has two leaves $600.00 table and 6 chairs Call Christina at 830-232-4949 Solar System $1500, almost new; call Kevin 713.449.1411 Bulls For Sale SimAngus/SimBrangus 18 onths+. Gentle Easy Calving. Reasonably Priced Patrick Crosby 210-826-1695 or 830-665-3267 Selling my 99-00 Jayco Designer fifth wheel 31’ Rv w/ 2 slides. Used on ranch on weekends for 2 yrs, sold the ranch, now the trailer. Excellent condition ,fully furnished With all kitchen stuff, sheets and blankets, towels etc….New roof one yr ago… Has on board generator to run everything so it is truly self-contained… Set up and use anywhere. Stored in Leakey and can be shown by apt. only. Call or text Gary @ 832 7414078 or email @ gdmaddox@sbcglobal.net. Can send pics by phone only at this time… Asking $6500.00 FOR SALE 1600 VW TRIKE 9000 MILES WITH TRAILER $12,000 OBO 830-232-6391

The Real County Appraisal District is currently accepting applications for the position of Chief Appraiser. The candidate must be currently registered and in good standing with TDLR as a Registered Professional Appraiser (RPA). The candidate must have at least 5 years’ appraisal experience, must have supervisor experience and strong leadership skills. Preferred qualifications include Registered Tax Assessor (RTA) certification, familiarity with issues arriving from the Property Value Study, the M.A.P.S. Review, and current technology used in property appraisal. The applicant must possess the ability to work with board members, employees, taxing units, taxpayers and the media. The applicant must possess the skills and willingness to complete the collections process for local entities. Salary range will be contingent upon qualification and commensurate with experience. Benefit package is provided with employment. Applicants may fill out an application online at www.realcad.org<http://www.realcad.org> and submit resume to: Real County Appraisal District Attn: Carrie Chisum, Board Chairman PO Box 266 Leakey, Texas 78873 or by Email to carriechisum@outlook.com<mailto: carriechisum@outlook.com> Real County Appraisal District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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WANTED: No experience required. Able-bodied person to be trained as Plant Operator. This position will be working in multiple areas of the plant where Spanish is spoken. Punctual and attention to detail. Welder/Fabricator. Stick, Tig, experience required. Spanish; Fluency – Good, English; Fluency - Fair Driver’s License Type Class C - Driver’s License Full time 40 hr + overtime and benefits available. Work and live in the beautiful Texas hill country. Apply at TEXAROME 337 East Ranch Rd. Leakey TX. 830/232-6079 HELP WANTED. Labor work. Must have own transportation. Must be reliable, responsible, and a team player. No drugs and subject to background checks. Call (830) 232-4388 for more information.

SERVICES We Clean - So You Don’t Have To! Luisa Gonzalez Private and Professional Cleaning Services (512) 484-8405 BABYSITTER NEEDED? Need a break from the kids? Looking to take a vacation alone? Or is work getting busy where you have no time to call in? Well if you need any of the any of these call me: Sabrina Alston for babysitting at 830-333-0805. Here to give you the time off that you deserve! Handy Man, Carpenter, Frame, Paint, Roofing, Sheetrock. Hang Ceiling Fans, Light Fixtures, Toilets. 20 Years Experience. Please Call 830-928-2043 If you are looking for a pet sitter/Housesitter while you are out for the night or weekend? Or week? Then I will be there for you. Call 830-328-4983. Only available for weekends and holiday weeks

WANTED Disabled Veteran seeks place to kill a turkey, deer (or Axis), and/or to fish from time to time. Call Charlie Gant (979) 743-1066.

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The H.E. Butt Family Foundation seeks several new people to join our full-time staff in the Leakey area camp facilities. The job opportunities include Housekeepers, Maintenance Specialists and Groundskeepers. These positions offer competitive compensation and benefits. Qualified Housekeeping candidates will enjoy joining a team and meeting new people while working together to provide clean and comfortable rooms and common areas, be professional and courteous and are able to work with cleaning equipment and chemicals. Qualified Maintenance Specialist candidates will join a team and work together to perform routine and extensive preventative maintenance, repair and remodel projects on our camping facilities, buildings and equipment. Qualified Groundskeeping candidates will join a team and work together to maintain and beautify the grounds, planters, trees and shrubs. For more information or to apply for any of these positions, please visit http://hebff.org/work-withus/, or contact Shelley at sseverson@hebff.org or call 713-303-7086.

SUMMER HELP City of Leakey seeking summer help Contact David Frame 830-278-0766 or City of Leakey 830-232-6757

CITY OF LEAKEY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

HELP WANTED Prep Cooks, Line Cooks, Buffet Cooks, Dishwashers, Cashiers and Wait Staff Apply in person - Mill Creek Cafe, S. Hwy 83, Leakey, Texas

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Real County is accepting applications for the position of Constable. Applicants must meet all state and federal requirements for the position. Applications are available in the office of the Real County Treasurer or at www.co.real.tx.us. Applications must be turned in to the office of the Real County Judge and will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on July 12, 2017.

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FULL TIME REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS 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! We Sell Service!

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

Cabin #9 in Frio Pecan Farm. Great Income producing property. Two bedroom 2 bath cabin fully furnished and with all the amenities offered by the Pecan Farm for only $155,000. 190 acres on the Nueces River with no restrictions! Dam on river provides great fishing and swimming! Primary dwelling is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with a covered porch. Improvements also include a guest house and workshop. Two large springs on site feed the river. Indian mounds and pecan trees all along the river banks. Great rolling topography. $1,699,000. PENDING!!! 9.3 acres at southeast corner of the Frio River and Magers Crossing. Beautiful river front tract in the shadow of Old Baldy. Great locations for cabins, RV park, or several other commercial type ventures. This type property doesn’t come along very often. $1,299,000. Four bedroom 3 bath home on 6.88 acres just outside D’Hanis Texas. Great home with plenty of space for a garden or orchard. Barn in the back yard complete with storage area and a smoke house. Private but close to town. Easy commute to Hondo or San Antonio. Priced at $269,000.

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Established Auto Parts Store located in the heart of Leakey. Well established, great business in a great location. $259,000 plus inventory! PRICE REDUCED! OWNER FINANCING OPPORTUNITY! Looking for an established business in the Frio Canyon. Now you can own the Leakey Beverage Barn. Best location in town right across the street from Stripes. This is a well-established money maker! $295,000. Like new office building on the south side of town, where all the new development is happening. Great access and visibility from Highway 83. A rock fireplace in the reception area adds to the rustic ambience this building provides. Sit outside in the morning and drink coffee on the huge covered front porch. $250,000. OAKRIDGE LODGE AND CABIN located in the RIDGE. The main lodge features over 4300 feet of centrally heated and cooled area that is configured to sleep up to 30 guests. The property also features a detached cabin that sleeps an additional 10 guests. This is the best income producer in the Frio Canyon. An in ground pool and outdoor fireplace adds to the ambience, or relax on the upper deck and watch the sun go down. This property commands approximately $1,000 per night and is on track for 100 nights this year. This is the investment you’ve been looking for. Call today for a showing. Like new retail building located along Highway 83, close to Stripes with great visibility and easy access. Has a history of successful operations. This is the first building on the left that you see when you enter Leakey from the south. Over 2,000 sf of building area situated on a highly visible oneacre tract on Highway 83. $275,000.

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5-acre river front tract in Rancho Real. Great building site with beautiful river frontage. Go to sleep at night listening to the water running over the rapids. Only $119,000. Great hunting tract with good building sites in Rancho Real. Outstanding views! Ideal for hunting, camping, or just relaxing. Short drive to black top. 16 acres for $66,000. 2.467 acres located on east prong of the Frio River. Approximately 156 feet of river frontage lined with huge Cypress Trees. Highway 83 frontage makes access easy. Property could be placed in rental pool. $255,000. Great building site in Frio Canyon Estates, right behind Old Baldy! This subdivision features a beautiful river park for all property owners. One acre for $49,500. Great hunting tract in Leakey Hills. 31 acres with easy

access and favorable topography. Two ground blinds and feeders, RV, all for only $99,000. Rivertree Subdivision. Beautiful residential lot covered with giant oak trees. Close to community club house and river park. This is probably the prettiest lot in the development. Come look at it and you’ll see what I mean. $95,000 Flatrock Subdivision. This is a 3.11-acre river front tract with over 200 feet of frontage along the east bank of the Cypress lined Frio River. This property is improved with a 2 bedroom one bath manufactured home. $225,000 PRICE REDUCED! 14 acres of Cypress lined Mill Creek in close proximity to Lost Maples State Park. Great for gentleman’s estate building along the bank of the creek. Good tillable soil that is perfect for vineyard. Extensive black top frontage with “live” water and excellent topography. PRICE REDUCED!!! 5-acre tract in the Ridge. Great building site, access to river park, paved roads, security gate, TCEQ approved water system, only $92,000. Beautiful home site in Frio River Place. Gated community, sensible restrictions, beautiful river park, parking area for owner’s RV, priced right at $75,000. BEAUTIFUL RIVER FRONT TRACT, this 5 acre building site on the Frio River can be yours today! Huge cypress trees line this blue water hole that is teeming with fish. Fronts on Highway 83 and the Frio River, private, yet close to town. Good restrictions, beautiful building site overlooking the river. It just doesn’t get any better than this!!! Price Reduced to $299,900 THE RIDGE-Experience the Texas hill country at its finest w/ private access to your own beautiful Frio River park w/BBQ pavilion. Underground utilities WITH TCEQ APPROVED WATER SYSTEM, paved roads, security gate, free roaming wildlife, hiking, biking & much more! This restricted subdivision offers 5 acre tracts of peaceful solitude that are beautiful building sites for your dream home, retirement, or vacation get-away. B&B allowed. Call for a showing or take a drive out 4 mi. south on RR 1120. Prices start at $99,500

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Four bedroom 3 bath home on 6.88 acres just outside D’Hanis Texas. Great home with plenty of space for a garden or orchard. Barn in the back yard complete with storage area and a smoke house. Private but close to town. Easy commute to Hondo or San Antonio. Priced at $269,000. Two bedroom one bath cabin situated on a 3-acre lot in Saddle Mountain Estates. Underground utilities provide for a beautiful unobstructed view of the countryside. $112,500. Beautiful one bedroom one bath cabin in Reagan Wells. Great rock patio and huge wood deck. Mature live oaks, over 100 acres of common area for property owners in this development. This can be your private get away in the woods. $139,000. Like new home in the heart of Leakey. Three bedroom two baths with approximately 1640 sf of centrally heated and cooled area. Walking distance to the banks, restaurants, grocery store, and the court house. All this for just $220,000. This is turnkey, and ready for you! Approximately 176 feet of river frontage and a home in Frio River Place. Beautiful cypress lined private swimming hole in addition to subdivision park, three bedrooms and three full baths in main house, with guest quarters complete with a full bath. Lots of storage space, huge covered patio to watch the sun go down over the river, black top frontage. Close to Garner, Con Can, and Leakey, yet quiet and peaceful. $575,000. Like new 3 bedrooms 2 bath home on 5 acres with river access. Close to town in Frio River Ranch. $245,000. Beautiful four bedrooms, 2 1⁄2 bath home with over 2500 square feet of living area, located in close proximity to the river in Reagan Wells. Did I mention that it had a three car garage and a detached guest house. Huge covered

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Marilyn’s

In the old Legion Hall 4,000 square feet! Wed-Sat 10:00-5:00 Camp Wood 597-6400

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Utopia Golf Rates Per Person Rate (all prices are before tax) 9 Holes/ 18 Holes Weekday $12 / $17 Weekday Seniors/Juniors $10/ $15 Weekend $15/ $20 Cart Rental $10/ $10

Driving Range: Bucket of balls $5. Utopia Golf memberships are also available. For more information, contact us at 830-966-5577.

Directions to Utopia Golf Course

Utopia Golf is located in the Sabinal Canyon near the town of Utopia, Texas, in Uvalde County. The front gate is located on Hwy. 187, one mile south of Utopia. Two popular state parks - Garner State Park and Lost Maples State Park - are less than a 16 mile drive away. We are 30 miles from Bandera, 18 miles from Sabinal, 22 miles from Concan or Leakey, and 42 miles from Uvalde. Come visit us!

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