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Current Weekly News for Leakey, Camp Wood, Sabinal, Utopia and Surrounding Areas Vol. 7 No. 24
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June 14, 2017
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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
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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.