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Current Weekly News for Leakey, Camp Wood, Sabinal, Utopia and Surrounding Areas Vol. 4 No. 23

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June 4, 2014

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Chamber Presents Check to REAL COUNTY JUNIOR Tort Reform American Legion HORSE CLUB AWARDS Means SCHOLARSHIP INSIDE

by Joyce Weston

by Julie Becker

More Doctors for Texans

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RCJHC PLAYDAY SERIES ............................ Page 3

LETTER TO THE EDITOR ............................ Page 2

HOURLY AMERICA

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

Today’s Weather

High:93° Low: 68°

The Frio Canyon Chamber of Commerce held a fund raiser Memorial Day Weekend to benefit the local American Legion Post 489.

The Chamber would like to thank the Event Committee, the Chamber Volunteers, Miss Frio River and Princess, Local Boy Scout Troops and their Leaders, Hondo National Bank and American Legion Post 489; and we want to especially

thank the Community for turning out and contributing. We are pleased to announce that the Chamber is able to present a check in the amount of $900.00 to American Legion Post 489. It was a work of love and appreciation for all of our Military and the sacrifices that they and their families have made.

Pictured LtoR: Robin Albright, Jack Hallum, Joyce Weston

Real County Junior Horse Club Director, Vincent Becker presents Tyenne Gass this year’s RCJHC scholarship. Tyenne will attend Blinn Junior College this fall. The RCJHC continues to support the youth of the community through equine events. This year’s series information can be found on page 3.

Frio Canyon Parks Association Dedicates Katherine (Kitty) Harrison Pavilion The Frio Canyon Parks Association will be dedicating the new Outdoor Pavilion on Saturday June 14th at 10 a.m. The Pavilion will be called the Katherine (Kitty) Harrison Pavilion in honor of the lady who did so much for the community as well as the park. Everyone in the community is invited to attend. The Frio Canyon Park was established in 2001. The property was donated by the City of Leakey for the building of a community park. A group of volunteers wrote to the L.C.R.A., Lower Colorado River Authority/Bandera Electric Cooperative for a grant to build the park with a walking trail, playground, picnic area, soccer field, and a Little League and Softball field. It was important for the children to have a ball field in Leakey instead of driving to Utopia for practice and games.

It took a lot of work to clear the area of wire and other building trash and to completely renovate the old laundromat into a Park Building. It also

took generosity from many of the community members and businesses to establish this park in Leakey. The park is NOT funded by the City of Leakey or Real County. All the funding to build and keep the park in good running condition, add new amenities, repairs and cleaning is done by the help of volunteers and donations from the citizens of Frio Canyon. The trees were all donated as well as the flower garden, benches and picnic tables, chairs, tables, the cement block concession stand and toilets, the flagpole and the announcer’s building. We would like every family in Frio Canyon to become members and help us keep the park beautiful place to play and visit. Dues are only $10 per year per family.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR for Saturday, June 14th at 10 a.m. for the Dedication of the new outdoor pavilion. Refreshments will be served.

Real County Commissioners Hear From Local Libraries Real County Commissioners held their regular monthly meeting on Monday June 2, 2014. Mary Forman opened a presentation from the Real County Libraries, both the Leakey and Camp Wood Libraries. Forman told Commissioners there are regulatory changes coming in the next few years that will affect both libraries. She states both libraries work well together but because of geographical locations it is difficult.

Dixie Frizzell, Director of the Camp

Wood Library told Commissioners they have been working more this year with the students from Nueces Canyon ISD and are working on a pre-school program for the library. Eileen Bell, Director of the Real County Library in Leakey told the Commissioners the Leakey Library has ten home school families that utilize the library along with a chess club that meets weekly at the library. Forman wrapped up the presentation with a soft request for more funding in the

The Spirit of ‘45 Young George Dawson was working in a steel mill after graduating from high school. In July of 1943, he was inducted into the Army Air Corp in Youngstown, Ohio. For radar mechanic school, he went to Boca Raton, Florida.

Other training was done in Billoxi, Mississippi. He sailed over to North Hampstead, England, on the Queen Elizabeth. Throughout the war, he serviced and installed radar jamming equipment, strips of foil which were used to confuse the enemy radar. He worked exclusively on B 17 G bomber planes. He tuned and installed radar with 3 jamming sets per plane. Following the war, he returned from Europe on a B 17.

He was discharged November of ‘45 in Dayton, Ohio. He enrolled in

by Billie Franklin

Hiram College and he “got the call”, felt an urge to devote his life to the Lord’s work, while still a freshman. He received a BA in Christian Ministry and was a minister in Greenfield, Ohio for over 5 years. From there, he served in several other churches in Ohio. He was a music minister at Intermountain Bible College located in Grand Junction, Colorado. Other places he served as minister were in Pennsylvania, New Mexico, Kentucky, Louisiana, and of course Texas.

In 1990, he moved his family to Sabinal and was minister at Central Christian Church. He retired from the ministry in 2003. He remarked that he has lived in Sabinal the longest of anywhere.

future based on the services the libraries provide to both communities. In other business Commissioners took no action on the request from the Nueces River Authority to use county rights of way to place a wastewater line in the right of way long John Davis Road. Real County Attorney Bobby Jack Rushing said “I was pleased to have the interested parties at Court today. The representatives of the Nueces River Authority and their engineering firm were available to brief

by Julie Becker

the Commissioners on the technical specifications of the project along John Davis Road, and that they were willing to field questions regarding those specifications and some of the environmental questions surrounding the use of the road. Mrs. Huffman and her attorney, Richard Mosty, were also present at Commissioners’ Court today and contributed to the conversation in a positive manner. continued page 2

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Real County Commissioners

Presently, I believe the County Commissioners have the legal authority to allow the use of John Davis Road by agreement with the Nueces River Authority for the proposed sewer line, but I will continue to examine the legal issues and authorities raised by any interested party and advise the Commissioners accordingly. Nueces River Authority Director Con Mims stated “I was pleased with the Commissioners’ support of our (NRA) use of John Davis Road for locating a collection line for our wastewater project, and we will work with the Judge and County Attorney to complete a Resolution that the Commissioners can be comfortable with and adopt at their July 7 meeting.”

Commissioners also took no action on the vacate of the plat for Stanford Hollow Subdivision and dedication of

Water quality is always a major concern in our area and with the drought still persisting this subject may be near and dear to our hearts’. Warm, stagnant water is a breeding ground for all kinds of bacteria and other such lovely things so be cautious if you go to the river for a little dip. Now, why did I bring all of these things to mind? Simple the Real-Edwards Conservation and Reclamation District has built a water quality testing lab right here in the water district office to look at your well water and help you know if it is safe for you to consume.

With the laboratory equipment we have in the office we will be able to tell you if there are any Coliform bacteria present in your sample as well as TDS (Total Dissolved Solids or Minerals), Nitrates, and pH levels.

Private Water Wells should be screened annually.

The presence of fecal coliform in water indicates that feces (bodily waste from humans or animals) may have contaminated the water. Water contaminated with feces have microorganisms present that can cause a number of “waterborne” diseases such as cholera, typhoid, and dysentery.

Nitrates in ground water at levels of 10 milligrams per liter mg/L or parts per million) is considered unsafe for human consumption. Nitrate levels above 10 mg/L can disrupt the blood’s ability to carry oxygen throughout the body. Nitrate is converted to nitrite which combines

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additional right of way to provide for a 60 foot right of way along Stanford Hollow Road.

Commissioners approved the Vance Cemetery Addition, Block 3 plat.

Carl Esser addressed the Commissioners regarding the grant funds for the Oakmont Village/Saddle Mountain Water Supply Corp. Esser said the bids had been reviewed and he advised the lowest bid was from TTE, LLC in the amount of $202,180. Commissioners voted to grant the bid to TTE,LLC. Esser said these funds were scheduled to be used for Real County projects but due to delays the funds were used for the Oakmont water system. Following payment of bills and Treasurer’s report the meeting was adjourned.

Water Screening When Have You Checked Your Private Water Well Quality?

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

by Joel Pigg, General Manager RECRD

with hemoglobin, the chemical that carries oxygen in the blood, to form methemoglobin. Oxygen can not bind with methemoglobin, therefore, oxygen is not carried throughout the body. As a result, oxygen starvation occurs. This condition is called methemoglobinemia. If left untreated, death may result. Infants less that 6 months in age and young livestock are most susceptible.

The fees for testing your sample will be as follows: Registered Well Owner within the District: Free Well Owner (not registered): $5.00 or fill out well registration paperwork Well Owner not within the District: $10.00 Call or come by the Real-Edwards Conservation and Reclamation District Office for information on collecting your sample and obtaining your sample collection container. Our number is 597-3322 and we are located in the blue building across the street from the Elementary School on Highway 337 in Camp Wood. We are open Monday thru Friday from 8am till 4pm.

This water screening will let you know if the coliform bacteria is present and we will inform you of how you can treat your well to clean up this bacteria if it is present, but we are not a certified lab with chemists on staff. We can give you basic information, if you need an in-depth analysis we can point you towards labs that have those capabilities.

We look forward to working with the community and are proud to offer this service to you.

Do You Know About DUI in Texas?

In 2011, almost 15% of the drivers killed in a crash after drinking alcoholic beverages were under the age of 21. Those underage dead drivers were somebody’s sons and daughters. So how does the State of Texas intend to curtail underage drinking and driving? One of the ways is through legislative enactment of “Zero Tolerance Laws.” In Texas, one can be charged with DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) if he operates a motor vehicle in a public place, and through introduction of alcohol or other substances in the body, does not have the “normal use of mental or physical faculties” (Texas Penal Code Sections 49.01 and 49.04). But there’s more to this story than just the DWI law.

In Texas, like many other states, “Zero Tolerance” means

that a driver under 21 years of age may not have any alcohol in his system. That’s zero! Zilch! Not even a little bit! The statute, found in the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code (TABC Section 106.041), reads: “A minor commits an offense if the minor operates a motor vehicle in a public place, or a watercraft, while having any detectable amount of alcohol in the minor’s system.”

Driving Under the Influence or “DUI,” is a law pertaining exclusively to drivers under 21, and it can have serious consequences besides a fine, not the least of which is an arrest. Drinking and driving among youth is a dangerous practice that has robbed Texas families of loved ones.

Sheriff James Brice and the FRIDAY Program asks for your support. Let’s make sure our young drivers understand the consequences of mixing alcohol and automobiles.

--B. Lynn Parker Lynn Parker is a Deputy Sheriff with Real Co. Sheriff’s Dept. and travels across the state teaching law enforcement agencies through the FRIDAY (Focus On Reducing Impaired Driving Among Youth) Program.

USDA Announces Changes to Fruit, Vegetable and Wild Rice Planting Rules (COLLEGE S TAT I O N , TX) – May 28, 2014 – USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has announced fruit, vegetable and wild rice provisions that affect producers who intend to participate in certain programs authorized by the Agricultural Act of 2014.

“Similar to previous programs that we’ve administered, planting fruits, vegetables or wild rice on base acres on a farm can result in a payment reduction for program participants,” said Judith A. Canales, State Executive Director for the Texas FSA. Producers who intend to participate in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs are subject to an acre-for-acre payment reduction when fruits and nuts, vegetables or wild rice are planted on the payment acres of a farm. Payment reductions do not apply to mung beans, dry peas, lentils

or chickpeas. Planting fruits, vegetables or wild rice on acres that are not considered payment acres will not result in a payment reduction. Farms that are eligible to participate in ARC/PLC but are not enrolled for a particular year may plant unlimited fruits, vegetables and wild rice for that year but will not receive ARC/PLC payments for that year. Eligibility for succeeding years is not affected.

Planting and harvesting fruits, vegetables and wild rice on ARC/PLC acreage is subject to the acre-for-acre payment reduction when those crops are planted on either more than 15 percent of the base acres of a farm enrolled in ARC using the county coverage or PLC, or more than 35 percent of the base acres of a farm enrolled in ARC using the individual coverage.

Fruits, vegetables and wild rice that are planted in a double-cropping practice will not cause a payment reduction if the farm is in a double-cropping region as designated by the USDA’s Commodity Credit Corporation.

For additional information on fruit, vegetable and wild rice rules, visit www.fsa.usda.gov or contact your local USDA Service Center.

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Shawn Streib Gray, Broker 830-232-4500 Property 001 : 9.3 ac. Views, underground utilities and sensible restrictions. Borders a large ranch. Owner/ Broker. $129,900 Property 002: Gorgeous 4BD/4BA custom home at 482 Camino del Rancho in Concan on 6+ acs. GREAT PRICE! $595,000 Property 3-6: 1+ ac. Commercial lots Concan.

Frontage on US HWY 83. All utilities available. $139,000-$149,000 Property 007: 1570 sq. ft. 3/2 on 5+ acs. Great workshop w/extra living quarters. 435 RR 337 West is a MUST SEE. $196,000 Property 008: Rancho Real hunting tract. 25.61 acres, about 100 yds. from elec! Views, not too hard to access. $60,183 Property 009: Lovely& spacious 4BD/4BA home on 1.5+ acs. Frontage on Little Dry Frio. Pool and huge oaks. Must See!! $249,000 Property 010: 2.61 ac. lot on county rd. just 2 mi. east of Leakey. Covered w/oaks, city water & elec. avail.

Great home base for RV! $69,000 Property 011: Very nice 1.2 ac. lot ready for your RV in Frio River Place. Central water & elec. in place.

River Access. $84,500 REDUCED NEWProperty 012: 1 ac. View lot in Canyon Oaks 4. Catclaw Mtn. Dr. Views and nice building site. $55,000 Property 013 : 96 Canyon Oaks Dr. in Concan.

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

River access. GREAT PRICE $234,900 NEWProperty 016: Vintage home 239 E. 2nd St. in downtown Leakey. Completely remodeled. Huge screen porch & large lot. $129,000 Property 017: Whiskey Mountain Inn. 1869 Farmhouse on 17.69 acs. w/6 rental cabins. Gorgeous! $498,500 PENDING Property 018 : 1304 sq. ft. 2BD/2BA on nearly 1 ac. in Reagan Wells. Access to 100+ acs. and over a mile of river! Must see! $115,000 Property 019: 2 ac. lot in Saddle Mtn. No HOA, mobiles ok! Has water meter, elec. at property. Lots of oaks. $49,000 Property 020: 3BD/2BA w/best view in Concan! Frio River access, carport w/storage, plenty of parking, patios & decks. $299,000 Property 021: 3 view lots in Canyon Oaks—Concan, TX! 1+ ac. each. Water & elec. available, nightly rentals OK. $39,000 Per Lot Property 022 : INCOME PRODUCING! 2/1 house and 3/2 mobile home. Frio River access + close to Garner State Park. $126,500 REDUCED Property 023: Creekside Guesthouse. 3BR/3.5BA on 5+ acs. w/Patterson Creek frontage. Just beautiful, huge trees, must see! $375,000 Property 024: Frio River Place lot. Nearly THREE acres! Water & elec. available. Nice river access. RV usage ok. $109,000 REDUCED Property 025 : RR336 north of Leakey. 17+ acs. West prong of the Frio River on eastern boundary $222,000 REDUCED Property 026-027 : RIVER FRONT! Gorgeous oak and cypress trees, views of the mountains. $225,000 EA. POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING Property 028 : Frio River Place 1.51 acs. SUPER CLOSE to river. Water system& elec. Nice area. $75,000 POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING Property 029 : 260 acs. +/- WILL DIVIDE Hwy. frontage, Call Martin for all the details! $4250 per acre Property 030: Rancho Real, 10 ac. of remote land. 4x4 needed. Great hunting or recreational tract. Pretty flat topography. $32,500 Property 031: Riverfront home in the Frio Pecan Farm! In rental pool. Lots of amenities. $269,000 REDUCED Property 032: Lots 67& 68 on golf course. 1⁄2 acre each w/nice trees, all utilities, hole #2. Super nice & easily buildable. ! $75,000 each Property 033: 5.16 ac. lot near town. City water & elec. Gorgeous views, paved roads, security gate. $84,900 Property 034: 21.62 ac. of rough, rugged country!

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

Property 037&038: Two 2BD/2BA log cabins in Frio Pecan Farm. Lowest price! Income producing $159,000 each Property 039: Beautiful & spacious 4Bd/3Ba on nearly 1 ac. in Twin Forks. Super floor plan, covered porch, newer constr. $225,000 Property 040: Newer rock home in River Tree.

Heavily treed lot, unique touches throughout, outdoor fp, river park. $240,000 REDUCED Property 041: 199 acs. of superb hunting! Fenced, ag.

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

Close to golf course, House Pasture, Frio. Rentals OK!!! $89,000 NEWProperty 048: Beautiful new home nearing completion. On golf course in Concan! Choose your colors and finishing touches! $399,000 Property 049: 50 ac @ 172 Cattail Rd off RR337 W. Both sides Patterson Creek, no restrictions, paved road frontage, city water. $325,000 Property 050: 5+ acres, small cabin, fenced, private with lovely frontage on the West Frio River. All utilities in place. $178,500 Property 051: Stunning steel-frame home on 25 acs. w/HUGE views. Guest cabin. No restrictions. Utopia off Hwy. 1050. $649,000 REDUCED Property 052: 5+ acres just West of Leakey. Fronts on John Buchanan Rd. Bldg. site faces east and is ready to go! $52,500 Property 053: 130+ acs. In Concan. Bear Creek Rd. Both sides of Bear Creek, partially fenced. NO Restrictions. $8,000 per ac.

Property 054:Riverfront lot in Concan. Rentals ok.

Decades old hand-crafted stone staircase to river.

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

ONLY $70,000 PENDING Property 058: 39 ac. in Rancho Real. Big views and great hunting. 4x4 is a MUST to access this property. $79,960 Property 059: Lot #260 in Twin Forks. Very close to Cathedral Park and the beautiful Frio River! Water & Elec. available. $25,000 Property 060: The Ranch Subdivision in Concan.

Ag. Exempt residential lot 6+ ACS.w/Frio Access. $133,140 Property 061:1.22 ac. riverfront lot in Concan. Sits on high bluff. Just beautiful. Nightly rentals ok. Gated entry, paved roads. $299,000 Property 062:3/4 ac. river access lot in Heartstone Subdivision in Concan. 2 Super river access parks for owners use. $79,000 Property 063:Heartstone Subdivision in Concan! .88 ac. river access lot w/all underground utilities, paved roads, gated entry. $109,000 Property 064: Two 1+ ac. lots w/Hwy. 83 frontage.

No Restrictions. Elec. & city water available. $37,500 each lot.

Property 065: 3/2 brick house on RR337. No Restrictions. Currently a successful nightly rental.

CLOSE to river. $129,500 REDUCED Property 066-068: 3 adjacent tracts in Deer Creek Estates—Rio Frio, TX. Beautiful homesites with views! 9-12 acs. $9,000 PER AC NEWProperty 069: Cozy 2BD/2BA cabin on a quiet, private 1 ac. lot in Twin Forks. Large detached garage w/bathroom. $144,500 REDUCED NEWProperty 070: 11.84 acs. fronting Hwy. 336. No restrictions. Oaks and Pecan trees. Has water well.

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

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

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JAIL REGISTER May 25- May 31, 2014

LANGSTON,JOSHUA RICHARD 33 W/M, COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, A/O CARR, BOND FORFEITURE - CREDIT CARD ABUSE $10,000 SURETY BOND; BOSTICK,BRADLEY ALLEN 33 W/M, ROCKSPRINGS, TEXAS, A/O SHERIDAN, VIOLATION OF PAROLE - INTOXICATION MANSLAUGHTER (LAVACA COUNTY WARRANT) THEFT STOLEN PROPERTY 1500 20K (GILLESPIE COUNTY WARRANT) THEFT GREATER OR EQUAL TO 200K (GONZALES COUNTY WARRANT) BOND FORFEITURE POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE PG 1 GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO 1GRAM LESS THAN 4GRAMS (GONZALES COUNTY WARRANT) FAILURE TO APPEAR - POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE PG 1 GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO 1GRAM LESS THAN 4GRAMS (GONZALES COUNTY WARRANT) RELEASED TO GILLESPIE COUNTY; ALLEN,BILL SHANNON 51 W/M, RIO FRIO, TEXAS, A/O SHERIDAN, BOND FORFEITURE - CRIMINAL MISCHIEF (BEXAR COUNTY WARRANT) $10,000 SURETY BOND

Real County Law Officers James E. Brice, Sheriff Nathan Johnson, Deputy Sheriff Chris Sheridan, Deputy Sheriff Bruce Carr, Deputy Sheriff Jim Wilson, Constable Joe Tolleson, Constable Corporal Jake Sanchez, DPS Highway Patrol Clint Graham, TPWD Game Warden Disclaimer: All print and other visual media is for informational purposes only. This information is considered public information under the Freedom of Information Act and the Public Records Act. Any indication of an arrest is not intended to imply or infer that such individual has been convicted of a crime. All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Rio Brewster Waste Management

830-232-6727 Let us take out the trash for you No more remembering to put the trash out

Owners Larry & Patricia Chisum P.O. Box 868

on trash day, just put it in the dumpster.

Leakey, Tx 78873

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

Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report May 25 - May 31, 2014 5/26/2014 @ • 045 responded to the 400 block of South US Highway 83 for a business alarm • 2147 responded to the 400 block of North Leon Klink in Camp Wood for a loud music complaint 5/27/2014 @ • 1926 responded to US Highway 83 North of Leakey for a motor vehicle accident 5/28/2014 @ • 1056 responded to US Highway 83 South of Leakey for a report of loose live stock

PUBLIC NOTICE EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2014

THE CITY OF LEAKEY WILL NO LONGER PROVIDE GARBAGE SERVICE TO THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FM 336 FM 337 WEST OF SPRING HILL SADDLE MOUNTAIN OAKMONT COLD SPRINGS FM 2748 RIO FRIO CANAL CIRCLE FRIO RIVER ESTATES FM 1120 FROM SUTTLE WAY TO RIO FRIO HWY 83 NORTH OF THE PARK HWY 83 SOUTH OF THE BUCKHORN IF YOUR NEXT BILL SAYS “FINAL BILLING” YOU WILL NO LONGER RECEIVE SERVICE. SORRY FOR THE INCONVIENCE, HOWEVER THE CITY COUNCIL HAS MADE THIS DECISION BASED ON THE COST TO PROVIDE SERVICE TO THESE AREAS.

(830)796-3048

Office hours M-W-F 9am-3:30pm; Thurs. 2pm-5pm.

Walk-ins welcome

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Sabinal Correspondent

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ATTENTION REAL COUNTY LAND OWNERS FLOOD PLAIN ADMINISTRATOR NOTICE

Per Real County Commissioners Court a Flood Damage Prevention Order authorized the Flood Plain Administrator to review, approve, and/or deny application for development permits. These orders apply to ALL NEW CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT, NEW AND REPLACEMENT WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS, NEW AND REPLACEMENT SEPTIC SYSTEMS, MANUFACTURED HOMES AND SUBDIVISION PROPOSALS Permit fees can be obtained from the Flood Plain Coordinator. Failure to apply fo r the proper permit before development begins may result in criminal charges and monetary penalties may be imposed. Please contact Sid Bort, Real County Flood Plain Coordinator at 830-232-5304 for any additional information.

(LEAKEY, TEXAS)

Dates: June 5th Sign up/Points, June 12th Points/Ribbon, June 19th Points/Rodeo Queen Contest, June 26th Points/Ribbon, July 3rd Grand Entry Practice, July 10th Points, July 17th Points/Ribbon, July 24th Points/Awards Night, July 31st Rain Out,

Must participate 5 nights in order to be qualified for Awards, Books open 6:00p.m. – 7:00 pm. All Leadlinel events first. EVENTS: CALF ROPING, POLE BENDING, CLOVERLEAF BARRELS, STRAIGHT AWAY BARRELS, GOATS, AGE GROUPS: LEADLINE, 5&under, 6-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-19 (ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS WELCOME!) To qualify for end of series awards the following will apply: Registration fee, & must participate in 5 out of 7 nights, Call before you haul Julie: 830-433-1424. Please contact Duke Hohmann, 830-232-5747, for Rodeo Queen Information

You Know We Make Great Burgers!

Come Try Our Breakfast

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

Stage 2 Water Restrictions for Camp Wood

WELCOME NURSE PRACTITIONER

Francisco Barrera, MD., P.A. 628 Hwy 16 S., Bandera, TX 78003

LEGAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE TEXAS ALCOHOLIC CODE THAT: APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE WITH THE TEXAS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION FOR A WINE AND BEER RETAILER’S ON PREMISE PERMIT, BY HART CONCAN, LLC, DBA EMILY’S GRAPE, TO BE LOCATED AT 314 US HWY. 83, LEAKEY, REAL COUNTY, TEXAS, 78873. OFFICERS OF SAID L.L.C. ARE BRADLEY GRAY HART; MEMBER, AND DALLAS DAWN HART, MEMBER.

2014 Real County Junior Horse Club Playday Series

830-968-1311 832-867-8195

Marcie Sweat, FNP-BC BANDERA MEDICAL CLINIC

LEGAL NOTICE

Served 8am – 11am Friday Though Sunday Croissant and Biscuit Sandwiches Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Delivery Available to Local Businesses 1⁄2 mile west of Hwy 83 on RR337 Leakey

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

Camp Wood, TX -- The City of Camp Wood leaders enacted STAGE 2 water restrictions for water customers. City officials have been watching the city water supply struggle for the last few weeks to the point of concern.

While the pumps worked their hardest, they clog when the water gets to low in the holding well. City leaders met on Monday, May 12, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. and heard the report and studied the Drought Contigency Plan before making their decision to go to STAGE 2. What that means for you: Automatic and Hose End Sprinklers and Soaker Hoses are permitted for -EVEN addresses can water on Sunday and Thursday from 8 p.m. to 10 a.m.

ODD addresses can water on Saturday and Wednesday from 8 p.m. to 10 a.m.

Hand held hose with nozzle drip irrigation and bucket watering is permitted at anytime and any day. Washing Vehicles and Recreational Water use such as when pools get filled and jacuzzi’s follow the same water schedule as already mentioned above for Even and Odd addresses and for those designated times. For questions about water restrictions or water use, feel free to call City Hall at 830-597-2265.

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Ten area students will each receive a $2500 scholarship from Bandera Electric Cooperative for the 20142015 school year.

This year’s graduating seniors who won scholarships are Jonathon Skipper of Bandera High, Tiffani Beck and Ian Schellhorn of Comfort High, Sydney Auld of Leakey High, Dylan Campbell of Medina High, Sarah Muehlstein and Vanessa Alba of Tivey High, and Elizabeth Espey of Utopia High School. We also had two college students receiving scholarships: Samantha Meyer of Schreiner University and Van Heye of HardinSimmons University. Winners were chosen based on financial need, community and school involvement, and the strength of the essay submitted with their application. This year the scholarship that each winner receives was raised from $1,000 to $2,500. Information on the scholarship program can be found at www.banderaelectric.com/ youthprograms. This scholarship program was established in 1998

by Bandera Electric Cooperative to encourage and assist in the educational pursuits of its members and their immediate families.

Texas House Bill 3203, which was passed September 1997, permits nonprofit electric cooperatives to retain unclaimed capital credit payments for scholarships. The number of scholarships and the amount awarded annually varies based on the unclaimed capital credit payments for that year. To date, Bandera Electric has awarded $185,000 in scholarships to members, their immediate family members, and applicants who reside in the service area and can present written verification from the member-owner of the account.

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Bandera Electric Cooperative is again sending four area students to Washington, D.C. to participate in the Government-in-

Action Youth Tour.

BEC has announced the winners of the 2014 all-expense paid trip who will join other students from across the country at our nation’s capital. This year’s representatives are Cecelia Schaefer of Vanderpool, Berenis Lopez of Center Point, Hailey Morgan of Medina, and John Garcia of Utopia.

Students learn about electric cooperatives, American history, and U.S. government, and walk away with a greater understanding of their roles as citizens. They have the opportunity to see monuments, meet congressmen, and learn about other parts of the country from other students their age.

This year’s tour is June 12-20, 2014.

Bandera Electric Cooperative, Inc. is a member-owned electric distribution cooperative. The cooperative was established in 1938 and provides electric service to over 33,000 meters in seven Hill Country counties, including Bandera, Bexar, Kendall, Kerr, Medina, Real and Uvalde. BEC owns approximately $166 million in assets, including equipment in 15 power substations and over 4,500 miles of line. The Co-op has approximately 90 employees. You can get updates from Bandera Electric and more information at www.banderaelectric.com, @BanderaElectric on Twitter or www.facebook.com/banderaelectric.

Tort Reform Means More Doctors for Texans Texas faced a major turning point in 2003, one that could have seriously jeopardized the economic successes our state has enjoyed over the past decade.

The skyrocketing cost of malpractice insurance - driven ever higher by the mounting costs of litigation and staggering awards in non-economic damages sought by unscrupulous lawyers - was driving many doctors out of business, or causing them to flee to less litigious places.

Not only were doctors leaving the state, or closing up shop, the doctors who did remain in practice were cutting back on providing any treatments that could be considered “high risk.” That left entire counties without emergency treatment doctors, cardiologists or obstetricians.

Texas had fallen to 44th in the nation in terms of doctors per capita.

In addition to being a critical quality of life issue, the situation held the potential of limiting the state’s economic and job growth, as job creators and job seekers alike had to weigh the benefits of the Texas economic climate with the real possibility of losing access to muchneeded medical care.

So in 2003, the Texas Legislature passed legislation capping non-economic damages at $250,000 per defendant, or up to $750,000 per incident, while placing no cap on more easily determined economic damages, such as lost wages or cost of medical care due to injury.

Texas ended the practice of allowing baseless, but expensive, lawsuits to drag on indefinitely, requiring plaintiffs to provide expert witness reports to support their claims within four months of filing suit or drop the case. That fall, the people of Texas passed a ballot measure authorizing these changes.

And things did begin changing, immediately, for the better.

Major insurers cut malpractice insurance rates right after reforms passed, with many of those cuts reaching double-digit rates. Insurers that had fled Texas came back, along with some new ones, helping cut rates through competition.

That meant doctors wanted to practice in Texas again.

In fact, since reforms passed, nearly 42,000 new doctors have applied to be licensed in Texas - with more than 34,000 of those already at work in our

hospitals, clinics and private practices.

Many of them are taking on those “high risk” specialties, with Texas nearly doubling its supply of emergency care doctors since 2003.

Nobody has felt the relief more than our rural communities. Since reform: • 59 rural counties have added at least one emergency medicine physician; • 31 rural counties have added an obstetrician; • 24 rural counties have added a cardiologist; • 17 rural counties have added an orthopedic surgeon; • 40 rural counties that did not have a single emergency medicine physician in 2003 now do; and • 15 rural counties that lacked a cardiologist and 13 that lacked an obstetrician now have one.

That’s all good news, both for the people of Texas and for those who care for them.

Common-sense measures like medical tort reform are why Texas continues to be the best place in the nation to live, work, play, raise a family or build a business.

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Live Oak Park. The service was cancelled on Memorial Day, due to rain. This service will be held, rain or shine.

Tommy Salazar

Sabinal graduate of 2012, Tommy Salazar is graduating June 6 at 10 am from Boot Camp with the US Marine Corps. Parents Johnny and Dora Salazar, Brothers Sonny and Benny Salazar along with other family members are all going to his graduation.

Congratulations to Tommy.

Sister Daisy Salazar is in the Army, stationed at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. This family is quite the military family.

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A call from Kathy Miskimen of the Stained Glass Barn and I was on my way. I have a surprise is all she said. When I got there, she showed me several pieces of stained glass that she was restoring/cleaning for a new home to be built near Sabinal. The pieces had been in the family for over 100 years she explained. It was a Frank Lloyd Wright piece that she held up. According to Wright’s nephew, Howard Wright Shiplett, who has been a lifelong friend of Kathy’s, the large piece was a special order since it was asymetric and geometric, beveled in crystal, and held with crowned zinc.

Crowned zinc can no longer be obtained.

She was also excited because she has now begun giving stained glass classes on Mondays. If interested, call 988-5000.

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In Hondo in the Coach Pitch Girls Softball, the Diamonds under coaches Troy Majors, Spicer Sigman, and Brett Williams placed first overall. They had 8 wins, 3 losses, no ties, 102 runs of which 77 were allowed.

On the impressive team was Lily Musquiz, daughter of Marty and Diana Musquiz, and granddaughter of Inez and Gloria Musquiz.

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The Take Off Pounds Sensibly Club meets each Wednesday from 4:30 to 6 pm. They are in need of members and if you need to get serious about weight loss, they can help. Contact Joyce Meyer at 988-2012 or just come to the Senior Citizen Center today or any Wednesday.

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On June 14 at 10 am, a memorial service remembering those lost in wars from Sabinal, will be held at Veterans Memorial

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This coming Sunday is Pentecost and in celebration, parishners are asked to wear red, orange, yellow, all the flame colors, to represent the flames on the heads of the disciples.

St. Patrick Catholic

On June 6, the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be observed. Also, St. Patrick’s Parish during the month of June is saying the Rosary Chaplet following Masses in devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

St. Joseph Catholic Church in Knippa is offering Bible study during the month of June. Weekdays the study is at 6 pm and weekends at 4:30 pm. Contact person is Alice Sanchez at 210-410-5055.

Yard-of-the-Month

Central Christian

Vacation Bible School will be held at Central Christian from 9 am to noon on June 9 through 12. Ages are from Kindergarten to 6th grade.

Knippa VBS

Vacation Bible School will be held at Emmanuel Lutheran the 17th through the 20th. PreK students through 5th grade are welcome to come from 2 to 5 pm. The Hondo Lutheran Church will also be helping with VBS.

To see the Sabinal Civic Club selection for Yard-of-the-Month for June, drive by 906 North Hondo Street. There is the home of Carlos and Olga Funtes. Carlos recently retired from manicuring all the plants and grasses at Uvalde Memorial Hospital and decided to spend his time working on his place. It has paid off because the placements of rocks, plants, flowers, even a little wagon loaded with flowers, has certainly drawn attention to his efforts. Congratulations on Yard-ofthe-Month. Yard-of-the-Month is decided by a committee of the Sabinal Civic Club.

Their aim is to beautify Sabinal one yard at a time.

First Baptist/ Methodist

Due to construction, Vacation Bible School will be held at First Baptist while the Methodist Church undergoes renovation. From June 16 through 20

trol answers a call about young kids getting into medicine (BPT) - Most parents and grandparents know that keeping medicine out of children’s hands is important. But every minute a poison control center answers a call about a young child getting into medicine, and every 8 minutes a child goes to the emergency room for medicine poisoning. What’s happening to drive these frequent and alarming situations?

These worrisome statistics come from a new report from Safe Kids Worldwide titled “Keeping Families Safe Around Medicine.”

While the numbers are concerning, they serve as a wakeup call reminding people that nearly half a million children are getting into medicine even though most parents and caregivers know that it should be kept up and away from kids.

One reason these numbers are so high may be related to the changing makeup of U.S. households. The number of multigenerational households continues to increase; since 2005 there has been a 23 percent increase in the number of grandparents living with their grandchildren. Many older people take medication regularly, and that medicine may be stored

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Safe Kids Worldwide, a global nonprofit dedicated to preventing childhood injury, surveyed more than 1,000 grandparents who regularly supervise their young grandchildren. About 28 percent of grandparents report keeping their medicine in easy-open containers or bottles without child-resistant caps. Among grandparents who use these, 42 percent keep prescription medicine on a bathroom or kitchen sink, counter, table or shelf - locations that children can easily reach.

The reality today is that roughly three out of four ER visits (77 percent) for medicine poisoning in young children result from kids getting into their parents’ or grandparents’ medicine. Adults need to be reminded that there are no exceptions for keeping medicine out of children’s hands, even if that means storing the medicine in a place that might be less convenient.

Safe Kids Worldwide offers these expert tips to keep kids safe around medicine:

1. Keep all medicine up and away

when young children are around, even medicine you take every day.

2. Be alert to medicine stored in other locations, like pills in purses, vitamins on counters and medicine on nightstands.

3. Even if you are tempted to keep it handy between doses, put medicine out of reach after every use.

4. Choose child-resistant caps for medicine bottles, if you’re able to.

If pill boxes or non-child resistant caps are the only option, it’s even more important to store these containers up high and out of sight when caring for kids.

5. Program the nationwide Poison Help Number (1-800-222-1222) into your phones. Visit safekids.org for more tips on safe storage, safe dosing and safe disposal of medicine.

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“Graduates have proven to have a comprehensive knowledge of culinary and management basics as they begin our programs,” says Terri Ann Parks, director of regional recruitment for The Culinary Institute of America. “Our partnership with ProStart has allowed us to bring some of the best and brightest culinary students to our college nationwide.”

Post-secondary career and technical education addresses the needs of high-growth industries like health care and foodservice. Health care occupations make up 12 of the 20 fastest-growing occupations while the National Restaurant Association predicts that total restaurant and foodservice employment will grow by 11 percent over the next 10 years.

Students who took postsecondary CTE courses earned a higher salary than high school graduates who did not take CTE courses, according to a National Assessment of Vocational Education report.

A graduate with a CTE-related associate degree or credential typically earns an average of $4,000 to nearly $20,000 more annually than a person with an associate’s degree in humanities.

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Approximately 90 percent of students who spent their high school years participating in career and technical education (CTE) courses will graduate, a significantly higher rate than those who do not participate in CTE classes. CTE students are also more engaged. Eighty-one percent of high school dropouts say relevant, real-world learning opportunities would have kept them in high school, according to the Association for Career & Technical Education (ACTE).

Many CTE programs partner with colleges, universities and employers to offer course credit and on-the-job training. The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation’s (NRAEF) ProStart program recently announced its 2014 National ProStart Collegiate Passport. More than 60 colleges and universities nationwide offer ProStart students course credit and scholarships for completing the two-year program, which prepares students for foodservice industry careers. To receive the industry-recognized ProStart National Certificate of Achievement, students must pass two national exams and work 400 mentored hours.

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Hourly America will be a trial by fire. I don’t have any big name celebrities endorsing this project, nor do I have camera crews following me around. I’m going to be using real world techniques while talking to potential employers in order to land jobs. No doubt there will be tons of rejections along the way. People don’t know who I am and so they have no reason to hire me other than what I promise I can offer them in a day’s work.

We officially kick off the trip on May 27th and I should be working my first job in Santa Fe, New Mexico around June 1st, pending I find someone to hire me by then.

From this point on, you can expect 1-2 updates per week from me on the road while I meet hourly workers and complete different jobs.

If you’ve ever met someone in an hourly job who inspired you or left a lasting impact, please let me know and I’d love to meet them while on this trip. Send me an email to hourlyamerica@gmail.com and if we can coordinate it, I will work with them during Hourly America.”

Until next time, Heath About Heath Padgett Heath is traveling across the country to work 50 hourly-paying jobs, one in each state to shine a spotlight on the vital role of hourly workers in America. He will post recaps and lessons from each job on this blog. You can also follow his journey on Twitter and Instagram with @HourlyAmerica and his site http: //www.heathpadgett.com/.

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Every now and again you come across someone who is a really special person! Someone who is adventurous and unafraid to meet life on it’s own terms. Rarely do two people of that peculiar combination find each other... The couple pictured here were married in a thunderstorm amid loving friends and family on May 24, 2014 in Dripping Springs, Texas.

The beautiful smiles and dew of youth on their faces belay the determination and fortitude these two posess.

They have embarked on a journey that will take them across all fifty states. This week they traveled through Kerville, Junction and finally spent the night in Leakey in Twin Forks on the beginning leg of this journey. Heath Padgett and Allyssa McCormack Padgett are on a mission.

Featured as Hourly America at www.hourlyamerica.com. In his words, “A cross country road trip highlighting the stories of inspiring, everyday hourly employees and one man’s search for meaning in work.” In fact, I will let him tell you in his own words what they are doing with a post from his website just before the wedding...

“In two weeks my wife and I will leave the comfort of our home in Austin, Texas for the rugged lifestyle of driving a class c motorhome across the United States for 7 months. The name of our road trip is Hourly America and will consist of me trying out fifty different hourly jobs, one in every state, in order to share experiences from hourly workers like yourself all across the country.

What kind of jobs you ask? Pushing carts at The Home Depot, bussing tables at Ihop, basically any kind of job I can get my hands on. What’s important isn’t in the job title, but the people I meet while working in every new city.

The goal of this trip is to learn more about hourly-paying jobs and the people who work them. Between myself and the team at Snagajob, we’ve decided to create a documentary of inspiring hourly-paid workers from various industries. We want to tell the real life stories of people who are doing awesome stuff while being in an hourly job. Maybe you’re working an hourly job in college while aspiring to be a doctor, maybe you’re a single mother working two different jobs in order to support your little one, maybe you’re in your hourly role because you sincerely love what it is that you do every day. Whatever the reason- we want to tell the world about you.

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The family of Eva L. Boren would like to thank everyone for all the food, cards, flowers, calls, donations to the EMS, and especially the hugs at our time of sorrow.

Special thanks go to Dr. Isaac Sosa, Uvalde Memorial Hospital Hospice Care and her two special care givers, Alisha Haby and Linda Hortness

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Wednesday, June 4, 2014

O B I T U A R I E S

Vera I. Krinke

Johnny Frank Lee

(October 18, 1942 - May 17, 2014)

(September 9, 1921 - May 29, 2014)

Johnny Frank Lee, age 71 died Saturday, May 17, 2014 peacefully at his home in Three Rivers, Texas. He was born to Benjamin Frank and Velara (Armstrong) Lee on October 18, 1942 in Sonora, Texas. He was a Preacher. He was preceded in death by his father, Benjamin Frank Lee, his daughter Joleen Lee Preston, his son Joe Lee and 2 grandsons, Matthew and James Allen Lee, Jr. Survivors include: Wife Joyce Lee of Three Rivers, Texas. 2 Sons: James (Marla) Lee of Three Rivers, Texas; and John (Anna) Lee of Three Rivers, Texas. Mother: Velara (O’Dell) Sellars of Camp Wood, Texas. Brother: Archie (Susan) Lee of McQueeney, Texas. Sister: Judy Williams of Three Rivers, Texas. He was blessed with 11 grandchildren, 9 great-grand children and numerous step-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Sunday May 18, 2014 from 4-8 PM at Roberson Funeral Home, Three Rivers, Texas. Funeral Service will be Monday, May 19, 2014 at 2 PM at the Assembly of God Church on I-37 access, Three Rivers, Texas. Interment will be at the Three Rivers Cemetery, Three Rivers, Texas. Services entrusted to Roberson Funeral Home, Three Rivers. Visit our website for online condolences at Robersonfuneralhomes.net

Vera I. Krinke of Leakey passed away on May 29, 2014 in Kerrville at the age of 92. She was born on September 09, 1921 in Uvalde County to Arthur and Lillie (Dodd) Kelly. She is survived by her daughter, Christine Lee and husband Ken of Placerville, CA; sons, Paul Krinke and wife Linda of Foster City, CA and Wayne Krinke of Aztec, NM; sister, Bonnie Siney of Denton, TX; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Vernon Franklin Krinke. A graveside service was held on June 3, 2014 at 11:00 am at Rio Frio Cemetery in Rio Frio.

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I must admit that when I hear the modern that all OT prophets looked forward to the “prophetic preachers” revealing what the coming of Christ and the New Testament Old Testament prophets wrote I am amazed (NT) writers pointed back to those at their ingenuity and insight. They can prophecies and said “this is that” (see Acts take almost any prophecy, no matter when 2:16; 15:15 and others). Peter put it this it was written, and see a literal fulfillment way, “or Moses truly said to the fathers, in it in our day and time. The problem is ‘The Lord your God will raise up for you 722 BC 10 Northern Tribes that when we understand when that Old a Prophet like me from your brethren.

“Israel” Assyrian Testament prophet wrote and look at the Him you shall hear in all things, whatever Captivity 4 BC promise that was made by God AT THAT 1043 BC 1004 BC 971 BC He says to you. And it shall be that every 931 BC 586 BC Return from Captivity 2 Southern Tribes 597 BC TIME, we understand that the fulfillment soul who will not hear that Prophet shall “Judah” w/ Benjamin 536 458 444 BC Divided King King King Jesus 606 BC Ezra Nehemiah Kingdom was due to occur when Israel came out of be utterly destroyed from among the Saul David Solomon born Babylonian Zerubbabel Babylonian captivity and returned to their people. Yes, and all the prophets, from Captivity inheritance in the Promised Land. Take Samuel and those who follow, as many for example Ezekiel’s prophecy about the as have spoken, have also foretold these Nahum (650-612) Amos (760-750) Zechariah (520) Obadiah (845?) valley of dry bones of Ezekiel chapter 37. days. You are sons of the prophets, and of Zephaniah (635-625) Hosea (750-725) Haggai (520) Joel (830?)

Jeremiah (626-586) Isaiah (740-690) Esther (483?)

Jonah (780) “The hand of the Lord came upon me and the covenant which God made with our Habakkuk (610-606) Ezra (458) Micah (735-700) brought me out in the Spirit of the Lord, fathers, saying to Abraham, ‘And in your Daniel (605-534) Nehemiah (444) and set me down in the midst of the valley; seed all the families of the earth shall be Ezekiel (592-570) Malachi (445-432) and it was full of bones. (vs 1)… Then He blessed. To you first, God, having raised said to me, “Son of man, these bones are up His Servant Jesus, sent Him to bless the whole house of Israel. They indeed you, in turning away every one of you between 606 BC and 536 BC. Looking at our timeline chart we see say, ‘Our bones are dry, our hope is lost, and we ourselves are cut from your iniquities.” (Acts 3:22-26). that Ezekiel prophesied somewhere between 592 and 570 BC. This off!’ (vs 11). “Therefore prophesy and say to them, ‘Thus says the It looks like we will have to look at Jesus Christ’s final coming prophecy was fulfilled when the 12 tribes came back to Jerusalem Lord God: “Behold, O My people, I will open your graves and NEXT WEEK. I did not expect this article to become this long. beginning in 536 BC. (The idea that there were 10 lost tribes of cause you to come up from your graves, and bring you into the Until then, look at the time of each prophet’s ‘ministry’ and put Israel is another false doctrine! All twelve tribes came back to land of Israel. Then you shall know that I am the Lord, when I have that into the context of where Israel and Judah were at that time Judea as was promised by God in certain OT prophecies such as opened your graves, O My people, and brought you up from your and you will understand what that prophet was looking toward.

Jeremiah 31:31-34 which was quoted in Hebrews 8:7-13.) graves. I will put My Spirit in you, and you shall live, and I will Understanding the past helps us to see the future (from the time Look at almost any Old Testament (OT) prophecy and the dates place you in your own land. Then you shall know that I, the Lord, of that prophet’s writing) more clearly. If you have comments or that that prophet prophesied and you can see that his prophetic have spoken it and performed it,” says the Lord.’” (vss 12-14). questions, send them to me and I’ll do my best to answer them utterance referred to that time when the twelve tribes of Israel This prophecy was spoken when Israel (the 10 Northern tribes) clearly. Thank you. came out of captivity and returned to the Promised Land. I contend and Judah (the 2 Southern tribes) were in Babylonian captivity

Time of the Writing Prophets

Trophies for Everyone

by Tracy Renee Lee

Reality is not candy; life is not always sweet.

In the funeral business, we see as time progresses, generations are less able to deal with the reality of death than their predecessors. In my opinion, the practice of “Everybody gets a trophy,” plays into the lack of preparation and inability to deal with life’s issues.

When we are children, our parents enroll us in activities to teach us life’s lessons. One plays ball to learn good sportsmanship. In order to learn good sportsmanship, one must, at one time or another, lose the game. The disappointment of not winning helps us learn and appreciate the value of good solid preparation. We eventually grow to understand that the other team prepared better and played better than did we. Additionally, we grow to understand that these principles must be applied to ourselves if we ever wish to win the coveted trophy. This experience creates new resolve and greater motivation to do better, to prepare better and to work harder.

It develops character in our children and teaches them how to adjust to the pain of losing. They learn to overcome adversity and disappointment, and in turn, they become dedicated human beings.

In short, they have learned good sportsmanship, and it’s by product, good stewardship. Their

human nature has been tempered by the experience, and they have become stronger and better participants in the human race.

These small disappointments in childhood, prepare our children for larger disappointments as adults, and life in general. Losing games as a child helps one handle the stress and disappointment of losing a job as a teenager. In turn, this prepares one for the betrayal of a sweetheart in college, which may serve to prepare one for the responsibilities of adulthood. We hope these experiences will give us the wherewithal to cope with the many losses we will experience and endure, as we travel through life. One of these losses will be the loss of valued and loved friends and family members. Without the childhood experiences of losing games and not winning trophies, one will remain ill prepared for life’s future disappointments, failures and opportunities for growth.

When we shield our children from pain, they grow up as maladjusted, soft adults. They are then, poorly prepared for what life will dole out to them. We set them up for complications in coping with disappointments, stress and eventually our deaths. In trying to protect them from pain, we set them up to experience the

ultimate pain without any experience upon which to draw. Without these essential pain experiences as they travel through life, our children are unable to process the anxiety, fear and despair, which accompany the quintessential pain of all, bereavement.

The death of a loved one changes our identity, our social standing, our support structure, possibly our income, as well as a truckload of other issues. If our resolve is experienced and tempered through baby steps of loss and pain, we will be better prepared to face the worst times of our lives armed with the ability to overcome adversity and grief.

Reality is not candy; life will not always be sweet. Prepare your children for the knocks and bruises that life will through their way, by allowing them to experience small disappointments and failures without trophies. In so doing, you will have prepared them to withstand the most adverse experience known to man; the experience of losing a loved one, the experience of losing you.

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

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Hill Country Herald Page 9

VA CRISIS...WHO IS TO BLAME?

About six weeks ago two leading advocates for Arizona veterans said the crisis at the Phoenix VA Medical Center over allegations of patient deaths was a big departure from past crises. In the next four weeks, Sen. John McCain emerged from a meeting with local and national VA leaders to say they “flat out denied” that any patients died or that the VA kept two sets of books on appointments. The congressional committee chairman made the disclosure that up to 40 patient deaths at the Phoenix VA may have occurred while veterans were waiting for care. Later it was estimated that over 1,700 veterans were still “on the list” awaiting medical care...

So in these four weeks the “powers that be” have turned over rocks in the entire Veteran’s Administration System” to find the slimy, rotting growth beneath! Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki resigned last Friday, “so his role wouldn’t be a distraction from the need to fix problems at the VA,” the President said. Mr. Obama said he accepted Mr. Shinseki’s resignation “with considerable regret,” and moved to take charge of VA problems saying, “This is my administration. I always take responsibility for whatever happens.” Mr. Shinseki’s departure presents a new set of challenges for a White House already on the defensive over mismanagement within the VA system.

Heads will certainly roll... the final results of continuing reviews from the VA inspector general, the VA and White House adviser Rob Nabors have yet to come in. The president said, he believes that holding people accountable is important, and he expects that to take place,” White House press secretary Jay Carney said. “It is taking place.”

Mr. Shinseki had been fighting to stay ahead of the ever-growing problems at the VA since mid-April, when a congressional hearing, combined with a public announcement from a former VA physician, brought attention to tampering with patient appointment-scheduling procedures at the Phoenix VA Health Care System. That included employees making it appear in official records that patients had short wait times, when in reality wait times were sometimes months longer.

In 2011, the VA instituted aggressive new targets of 14 days for patient wait times. The VA noted in its own internal audit, which Mr. Shinseki delivered to Mr. Obama minutes before he resigned, that the 14-day wait goals were “simply not attainable,” and that such targets were no longer in effect.

Until the release of the inspector general’s report, Mr. Shinseki retained support in Congress, but by Wednesday evening, more than 100 members of Congress, including a growing number of Democrats, were calling for him to step down. The roster grew

By Elaine Padgett Carnegie

through Friday morning, when what would normally be a littlepublicized speech to a conference in Washington on homelessness among veterans became a major event.

In the speech Friday morning, Mr. Shinseki called the improper scheduling and other problems “indefensible,” and said he was taking quick steps to address the problem. Mr. Shinseki apologized to veterans, Congress and the American people, but vowed to stay on as secretary, despite growing calls for his resignation. “I said when this situation began weeks and months ago that I thought the problem was limited and isolated because I believed that,” Mr. Shinseki said in the speech. “I no longer believe it; it is systemic. I was too trusting of some.”

“Today is a sad day,” said Rep. Mike Michaud (D., Maine), the highest-ranking Democrat on the House Committee on Veterans Affairs. “Right or wrong, he [Mr. Shinseki] was becoming the focal point of this issue—to the extent that it was distracting us from addressing the very serious problems within the VA system.”

The focus should rightfully be on the 40 men and women who honorably served this country...and DIED waiting on RED TAPE and.. illegal red tape at that! Why do our lawmakers think us so naive that we can be “herded” from the issue at hand here.. How many other American soldiers died as a result of a crooked and wasteful system? Are their families rightfully owed some type of recompence? When they stand by the grave of their loved one... what anger they must feel at a United States Government...gone wrong!

The focus on Mr. Shinseki, and whether he would resign, had intensified following the Wednesday release of an interim report from the VA’s independent inspector general. The report confirmed the allegations in Phoenix and said scheduling problems have been found throughout the VA, with schedulers using a variety of techniques to game the system. The IG said it is or will be reviewing 42 separate VA facilities across the U.S. The inspector general also said it is working with the Justice Department over possible criminal and civil violations.

Some Republicans see logic in moving the VA in a new direction that includes some level of privatization. Veterans groups expressed hope that the renewed attention to the VA would yield positive change without undercutting the parts of the system they support. “There are two things we all agree on,” said Garry Augustine, executive director of the Disabled American Veterans.

“We need to support the VA system and get it fixed, and none of us are for privatizing the system.”

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This year we were able to fund two $1000 scholarships.

Applicants were asked to write an essay on one of two topics: Importance of the Frio River in the Community or How to Protect the River Environment for Future Genera�ons

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Wednesday, June 4, 2014

GRANNY’S KITCHEN BACK TO BASICS PROACTIVE SUGAR CONTROL!!

By Elaine Padgett Carnegie

In the last few years, more and more of the people around me have become ill and the problems all root in their weight, exercise and sugar consumption. With the exception of the exercise they get, all of it can boil down to insulin resistance caused by our modern diet. However, it is very difficult to modify your eating habits. It is really hard to push away a piece of your fvorite pie or stop that evening snack or perhaps your breakfast toast with jelly.

There will come a day when it is my turn to have these problems... so I have decided to take a proactive approach by finding the healthiest alternative sweetner, which is Stevia and trying recipes that include this sweetner until I find healthy alternatives I can live with. I can then, also, gift these to people who cannot otherwise enjoy the foods I will be making with them.

I am going to try the recipes myself as I publish them each week, I will give you the carbohydrate and natural sugars ratios and caloric intake; as well as letting you know how well I liked both the finished product and the cooking process. As I am just moving I will start this segment in July, and until then I will be giving you recipes with alternative sources including all nutritional information.

Anyone who would like to contribute recipes or experiences...we would love to hear from you. emcarnegie@ymail.com or 936.641.3398. Bon Appetit!

Cocoa Brownies

Stevia In The Raw | Prep Time: 35 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Makes 1 dozen brownies Ingredients 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 cup Sugar In The Raw® (or 1⁄2 cup Sugar In The Raw® + 1⁄2 cup Stevia In The Raw®) 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 3 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/3 cup Dutch cocoa powder 1 cup chopped walnuts nuts Preheat oven to 350-degrees.

Grease an 8-inch baking pan and set aside. In a large bowl, beat together the melted butter and Sugar In The Raw® (or Sugar In The Raw®/Stevia In The Raw® combo). Add flour and baking powder and mix well to combine. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract, cocoa powder and walnuts. Mix well and pour batter into prepared baking pan. Bake for 20 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then cut into 12 squares. Nutrition Information Prepared with Sugar In The Raw® Per Serving (1 brownie): 230 calories, 15 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 22 g carbohydrate, 5 g protein, 2 g dietary fiber, 40 mg sodium.

Prepared with Sugar In The Raw® + Stevia In The Raw® Per Serving (1 brownie): 204 calories, 15 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 14 g carbohydrate, 5 g protein, 2 g dietary fiber, 40 mg sodium.

STEVIA... an herb 300 times as sweet as sugar with a glycemic index (GI) of 0. This low glycemic, low carbohydrate sweetener is widely used in Japan. In the U.S., the sugar lobby has long fought to ban this miracle sweetener; it is currently classified as a dietary supplement, though not as a food additive. Take note, that in Japan, stevia accounts for 40% of the sweetener market and is used in everything from colas to candy. Stevia comes in various forms. You can buy it as a tincture or powder. The only drawback to stevia? It sometimes has a slightly bitter, licoricey aftertaste.

Turkey Sloppy Janes

Stevia In The Raw | Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 30 mins | Makes 4 servings 1 tablespoon canola oil 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 1 pound ground fat-free turkey breast 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes 1/2 cup tomato sauce 2 tablespoons Stevia In The Raw® Bakers Bag 1 tablespoon molasses 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 2-3 dashes hot pepper sauce 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables 4 whole-wheat hamburger buns Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook until they are translucent. Add the garlic and cook until the onions are soft and golden, 5 minutes, stirring often.

Add the turkey and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until it all looks white, 5 minutes.

Add the tomatoes with their liquid, the tomato sauce, stevia, molasses, soy sauce, Worcestershire, and hot sauce. Simmer, until the sauce thickens enough to coat the turkey moistly, about 5 minutes.

Mix in the vegetables and cook until they are heated through.Toast the split hamburger buns, if desired. Place the bottom of a bun on each of 4 plates. Spoon one-fourth of the turkey mixture over the bun. Cover with the bun top, and serve.

Nutrition Information-Per Serving: 440 calories, 9g fat (1.5g saturated fat), 55g carbohydrate, 35g protein, 6g dietary fiber, 900mg sodium.

Celebration Cake

Stevia In The Raw | Prep Time: 1 hr 20 mins | Cook Time: 40 mins | Makes 16 servings Ingredients Sponge Cake 6 eggs, separated 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 2/3 cup granulated sugar, divided 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/3 cup Stevia In The Raw® Bakers Bag 1 cup finely ground slivered almonds 1/2 cup sifted cake flour 2 tEaspoons cornstarch Filling and Topping 2 (15 ounce) containers partially skimmed Ricotta cheese 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, divided 2/3 cup 1% lowfat milk 1/3 cup Stevia In The Raw® Bakers Bag, divided 2 1⁄2 pints blueberries, divided 1/2 pint whipping cream Blackberries for garnish Strawberries for garnish Preparation-Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line bottom of 10-inch tube pan with parchment paper. In small metal bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar, salt, with electric mixer at high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1⁄3 cup sugar beating until stiff and shiny. Set aside. In large bowl beat egg yolks and remaining sugar with electric mixer at medium speed 3-4 minutes or until thick and lemon colored. Add vanilla, Stevia In The Raw®, beat 1 minute until blended. Combine ground almonds, cake flour and cornstarch in a bowl and blend well. Gently stir in cake flour and cornstarch mixture to egg yolk mixture. Add egg white mixture, stir gently until well blended. Pour batter into the ungreased 10-inch tube pan. Bake 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Invert cake pan onto wire rack for about 30 minutes or until cake is cool.

Loosen cake from pan. When cooled wrap in foil while preparing filling and whipping cream for topping.Filling and Topping: In medium bowl combine Ricotta cheese, milk, 1⁄4 cup Stevia In The Raw® and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Fold 2 pints of blueberries. Divide the cake into 3 equal layers.

Divide the blueberry Ricotta filling evenly between two of the layers. In separate bowl combine whipping cream, remaining Stevia In The Raw® and vanilla. Using electric mixer at high speed whip cream mixture until stiff peaks form. Spread a thin layer of whip cream on top layer of cake.

Pipe whip cream around edge using a pastry bag. Trim cake with blueberries, blackberries and strawberries. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information-Per Serving: 270 calories, 15g fat, 11g protein, 24g carbohydrate, 2g dietary fiber, 170mg sodium, 115mg cholesterol.

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Shirley Shandley, Broker 698 Highway 83 South * Office 830-232-6422 · #87 – VACATION CABIN IN THE HILLS! 6+ AC plus access to 50 AC park for swimming, fishing, hiking. Reduced to $99,500 · #60 – New Listing! Roaring Springs Lot 70 joins 50 acre spring-fed park for all land owners in Roaring Springs $45,000 · #67 – New Listing! Great Commercial Opportunity! 45.37 AC fronts 1 of the 3 sisters scenic motorcycle routes, seasonal springs $453,700 · #15 – New Listing! 6.3 AC joins Nueces River, Rio Nueces Ranch near Chalk Bluff $39,500 · #40 – New Listing! 157.1 Acres, spring-fed creek, 2 dams, end of road privacy, cabin w/elect., 147 AC of ranch fenced $392,750 · #37 – New Listing! 241.30 AC, N. Real Co., 3/2 Native Stone Home. Axis, Sika & Whitetail Deer, easy access to Kerrville $796,500 · #43 – REDUCED 3 BD/2 BA Home Vista Oaks. Home needs finishing touches so you can complete it to your taste $58,500 · #39 – River Run Villas, 4 unit 2 story rock & cedar condo with swimming pool plus short walk to Frio River $945,000 · #62 –1.2 AC Frio River Access, Frio River Place Blk IV Lot 9, gated area, water/elect. avail. $75,000 · #1 – 15.20 AC Concan, near Hwy 127 with great views & minutes to Frio River $53,200 · #34 – 22.11 AC, small home w/deck, metal roof, high ceilings, end of road privacy, Fantastic views, hunting $239,000 · #56 – 40.38 AC near Hwy 41, Exotic Hunting Ranch $100,950 · #59 – Frio Riverfront – 10.8 AC, 2 BD/2BA plus loft, fireplace $455,000 · #91 – 5.23 Acres adj. 50 AC comm.. spring-fed park, Roaring Springs $37,000 PENDING · #10 – Restricted Homesite, 1.51 Acres corner tract, water, elect., phone avail. ONLY $10,500 · #29 – 23.57 Acres near Leakey off Hwy 337 E., city water, electricity, cabin $150,000 · #88 – Frio Riverfront 3/2 Home, presently in rental pool. 2 Lg. decks overhanging Frio River near Leakey REDUCED $360,000 · #52 – 22.57 Acres Rancho Real hunting land w/W. Prong Frio River $70,000 · #47 – 20 AC off Hwy 41, cabin & elect. $65,000 · #45 – New Listing! 49.5 AC+/- minutes to Leakey. 2 nice cabins, pond, fencing, Exotic & Native Game, rifle range $415,000 · #8 - Spectacular CONCAN RIVERFRONT LOT #11 Heartstone. Bluff w/bldg. site overlooking crystal clear spring- fed river. Cypress trees, underground utilities, co-op water system, gated comm.. w/paved streets, rock bathhouse, lg. trees $359,000 · #51 – CONCAN AREA adjacent comm.. private park on Frio River, Lot 44 Heartstone, .74 AC, oak trees, utilities avail. $119,000 · #16 – 10 Acres Hwy 187 front, homesite $47,499 · #55 – New Listing! Magnificent Views from the decks overhanging the Frio River 2 BD/2 BA Home, 2 lots. Lg. Cypress trees, rental ability & expansion possibilities $489,000 · #21 – Heartstone Riverfront Lot 10 w/109.14’ Frio River, 2 acres, towering oak & cypress trees $319,000 · #23 – 61.60 ac, spring-fed creek w2 dams, 3 wells, fenced, home, barn, equipment shed, MOTIVATED SELLER $744,000 · #44 – Frio River Access .74 acre corner lot in Concan with mature Oak trees, underground utilities, paved streets. Rentals allowed. Walk to priv. comm. Park $119,000 PENDING · #41 – 45 AC MOL w/Sm. Pond & dam, Hidden in the Hills! Immaculate 5th wheel RV w/XLg. Metal canopy, landscaped patio, MUST SEE!

$175,000 · #9 – ONLY 10 MINUTES TO GARNER STATE PARK, 5 1⁄2 AC, well, elect., shop, private $146,000 · #19 – 2 BD Home fronts Nueces River, 1 1⁄2 acres, elect., own well, Lg. Trees, Wonderful deck to sit & view surrounding hills & wildlife $139,900 · #13 – LOG HOME w/FRIO RIVER ACCESS, near Garner Park, 3 BD/2 BA w/ fireplace, CA/CH, Now Only $264,999 · #25 – 5.68 Acres gated comm.. access 50 AC Roaring Springs Park. Great get-away place $33,995 · #20, #17 – RIVER ACCESS, 2+ AC Homesite tracts, water, elect. & phone avail., Gated Comm. $45,000 & $55,000 (#20 Owner/Agent) · #30 – OWNER FINANCING 22.72 AC, heavily treed, paved streets, water & elect. avail. $73,840 · #14 – Enjoy this weekend cabin while you build on this scenic 7.35 AC which already has water & elect. Rio Frio area $84,500 · #38 – 6 Acres Country Style 2/2 Home with wood burning fireplace, Leakey/Rio Frio area $220,000 · #54 – FISH & SWIM in the Nueces Lake w/this 4 BD/2 BA Home w/ fireplace, 2 lots & view of lake $90’s · #42 – Creekfront Lot w/scenic views, water meter $49,500 · #48 – CUTE AS CAN BE! 3 BD/1 BA Home w/access to 3⁄4 mi. Frio River, Huge Pecan trees, own well $159,000 · #73 – 2200 sq. ft. MOL, Fleetwood Home, 3-4 BD/2 BA, oversized Dbl. garage/workshop, concrete drive, Leakey $141,900 · #2 – CONCAN – minutes to Frio River, 70 AC secluded w/3 BD/2 BA Home, Hunting, out buildings $265,000 · #26 – RiverTree, Access Frio River Park, 1.87 AC (Owner/Assoc. Broker) $69,995 · #98 – Beautiful Lg. 3 BD/2 BA Home on corner lot, RiverTree, Frio River Access, RV hook-ups, huge trees $349,000 · #78 – 200’ MOL Frio Riverfront, 5 1⁄4 acres, min. restrictions $90’s · #64 – 3.58 AC Homesite, Hwy 83 front, water, elect. avail. $47,000 · #68 – This lg. 3/2 Home, guest house, workshop, lg. deck, rock patio & deer proof fence, access 2 Frio River Parks – MOTIVATED SELLER $275,000 · #46 – Spectacular Views from this hilltop 3/2 home at Barksdale, 13 AC+/, fenced. Bring your horses REDUCED $195,500 · #36 – 9.3 AC Spring Hill, scenic homesite, city water & elect. avail. $111,600 · #33 – Oversize Lot, Emerald Oaks area. Water, elect., lots of Lg. trees, cleared& ready for you to build $36,500 · #3 – PRISTENE HOME 21 AC arched entries, high ceilings, granite countertops, SS appliances, 3/3 Home. Guest Home w/oversized 3 car garage/storage, barn w/liv. Quarters $689,000 · #69 – 26.6 Acres near Leakey, well, elect., pond, scenic homesite $179,000 · #61 – Flowing Springs 200 AC+/- Ranch, Bullhead Creek, 4 BD/3 BA Executive Home, metal barn w/living quarters $1,650,000 · #74 – Frio River Access thru 2 parks, Twin Forks. Water & elect. avail. $33,000 · #53 – 20.237 AC heavily treed, hunting or get-away place w/access to spring fed park $49,580 · #50 – 3 BD/2 BA Brick Home, large kitchen & open living/dining area w/high ceilings $145,000 #27 – Frio River & Leakey Springs Park access. 2.6 AC w/Owner Finance 20% dn., 10 yrs, 5% $152,000

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

THANK YOU To the voters of Leakey ISD, Thank you for your vote! I was proud to serve in the position of Trustee and am Thankful for the support throughout the years.

Our school is moving forward and I am proud to have been a part of the changes at LISD. Shane Hohman

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JUNE 7 FREE FISHING DAY June 7 is Free Fishing Day in Texas. Each year, on the first Saturday of June, all fishing license requirements are waived. It’s a good day to take kids fishing. In Texas, children 16 and younger are not required to buy a fishing license, but most anglers 17 and older must be fully licensed.

Read license details at tpwd.texas.gov or in the 2014 Outdoors Annual of hunting and fishing laws available where licenses are sold.

To further encourage fishing, fishing licenses are not required in state parks, many of which have small bodies of water totally within their boundaries.

Launch a boat from a state park into a public lake and fishing license regulations are enforced, except for Free Fishing Day. The trade-out for free fishing in state parks is the park entrance fee.

Taking a child fishing can be a daunting task for a nonfishing parent. It’s best to get some help, either from a friend who knows about fishing.

TPWD has good information on its website, tpwd.tex as.gov about how to fish and, just as important for many urban and suburban families, where to fish in each metropolitan area. For bank fishing with children, Neighborhood Fishin’ Lakes and Community Fishing Lakes are a good bet.

Mary Kay Windham, Broker 664 S US Hwy. 83 Leakey, Texas 830-232-4408 office 830-374-7901 cell SEE MORE LISTINGS AND PICTURES AT WWW.HIGHPLACESREALTY.COM

of service NEW LISTING: 1.2 acres in the heart of Concan, fronting river road, electricity, septic permit in place. Access to the Frio River and rentals are permitted. $69,500.

NEW LISTING: 1.6 beautiful acres with large Pecans, access to the Frio River, paved roads, well-built and maintained 2BR/2B log home with concrete drive, one car carport and storage room for river gear. $259,123.CONTRACT PENDING NEW LISTING: 24 hunting acres, 9 miles north of Leakey, lots of road frontage, hilly terrain, small cabin, storage rv, water storage off of gutter system, outdoor shower, access to spring-fed creek with dam. $57,000.

NEW LISTING: One of a kind vacation camp in desirable River Tree.

This 1.4 acres boasts rock main home with 2 bedrooms, 2 loft areas and living, there is a separate bath house and camp kitchen area, and a rv hook up, all nestled under huge Pecan trees with beautiful views. You will only be a short distance from a very nice river park area and have access to pavilion, paved roads and central water. Lots of handcrafted touches on this one! $239,900.

NEW LISTING: Lots of bang for the buck on this large 3BR/2B brick home situated in a very nice development within Leakey proper. Large metal rv barn with workshop, fenced back yard with another large shop that would be any man’s dream come true. It has wide covered front porch, firepit, and outdoor kitchen and could easily be converted to a mother-in-law quarters. Manicured yard, large screened in porch on the main home, huge master suite, the list goes on and you must see to appreciate! $249,000.

NEW LISTING: This large 1.77 acre tract of land backs up to the common area along the Frio River and you are within walking distance to the Frio park area. Availability of central water and paved roads makes this a perfect spot for vacationing! $82,000.

NEW LISTING: These two one acre tracts of land are situated behind Garner State Park and with Old Baldy practically in your backyard you will not have neighbors behind you! In a gated development that is restricted against weekly rentals you will have plenty of peace and quiet.

You will have access to gorgeous Frio River park area complete with bathhouse, restrooms and rv hook ups and central water. SOLD NEW LISTING: West of Leakey lies this wooded 5.98 acres with access to 50 acres of common area and some of the prettiest spring fed water around. Deep swimming hole, waterfalls, and lake are for the enjoyment of the landowners of Roaring Springs. Sit on the covered front porch of the 1BR cabin with loft and watch the kids play in the nice sized tree house. $133,000. CONTRACT PENDING! 2.2 ACRES WITH 172+ FT. OF FRIO FRONTAGE! Neat as a pin, 3BR/2B DW. 1 car covered carport, with shed/workshop on slab,

Thank You to my community and clients for your support!

sidewalks, wood steps with landings to shady bank of Frio River, vacation rental potential! $269,900.

3BR/2.5B home with separate 1BR/1B guest house, privacy fencing, lots of improvements for the money!! Must see to appreciate! $139,000. .4 of an acre, mobiles and rv’s allowed, access to central water and gorgeous Frio River! $27,000.

Two one acre tracts of land, good views, city water, paved road frontage. $25,000. each .7 of an acre with fully equipped and furnished restaurant. Highway 83 frontage with good visibility! Priced to sell at $139,000.

1 acre south of Leakey on corner lot with large trees, city water, well, electricity, septic and outbuilding on slab. All ready to go! SOLD! Large 3BR/2B home on 20 beautiful acres of rolling terrain, large trees and seasonal creek, with city water and wells, two cabins, rv shed, carport and large barn with electricity. SOLD! 2 city lots totaling almost one acre on the north side of town with availability of city water, highway frontage, cleared of all cedar exposing beautiful oaks, and corners on three roads. $29,000.

5.6 acres just a couple of miles east of Leakey on corner lot, with comfortable cabin, city water, well, cargo box, BBQ pit, no restrictions, no HOA, access to Frio River. $175,000.

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

COMMERCIAL BUILDING DOWNTOWN LEAKEY! Two story, with leased restaurant downstairs and offices upstairs! Offices space upstairs could be easily renovated to be living quarters! Move to Leakey and make a living! $315,000.

14.65 acres with incredible views from the 2BR/2B home, with sunroom, Wrap-a-round porch, city water, open floor plan with lots of privacy! $265,000. CONTRACT PENDING! 4.9 acres on the Frio River, good elevated building sites, electricity close! . SOLD! 1BR/1B rock cabin on 29.95, well, elec, and septic, amazing views. $300,000. .4 of an acre with access to one mile Frio, all utilities. $25,000. SOLD! 1.18 acres, access to 1 mile Frio River and 130 acres! All utilities in place, great views! $89,000.

Cozy cabin on 6 acres, access to lake, creek, deep swimming hole. $129,000.

Two adjacent lots with access to the Frio River! $45,000. Each 8.09 acres, with well, mixed terrain $109,080. Adjacent 22.6 acres $203,400. Owner financing available!

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USDA Awarding $6 Million to Prepare Farmers for New Farm Bill Programs Farm Bill Implementation Continues at Brisk Pace with Universities and State Cooperative Extension Programs Now Set to Help Educate Farmers

WASHINGTON, May 29, 2014 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is awarding $6 million to universities and cooperative state extension services to develop online decision tools and other materials and train experts to educate producers about several key farm bill programs.

The new Web tools will help farmers and ranchers determine what participation in programs established by the 2014 Farm Bill will mean for their businesses.

The University of Illinois (lead for the National Coalition for Producer Education), along with the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri and the Agricultural and Food Policy Center at Texas A&M (co-leads for the National Association of Agricultural and Food Policy), will receive a total of $3 million to develop the new online tools and train statebased extension agents who can in turn help educate farmers.

“Helping farmers and ranchers understand new Farm Bill programs and what the programs mean for their families is one of USDA’s top priorities,” said Vilsack. “With the resources we’re providing, university experts will help ensure farmers and ranchers are highly educated as they make critical decisions about new programs that impact their livelihoods. The new tools that will be developed will empower farmers and ranchers to select the plan that best fits their unique needs.”

The new resources will help farmers and ranchers make an educated choice between the new Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) program and the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program. Using the new online tools, producers will be able to use data unique to their specific farming operations combined with factors like the geographical diversity of crops, soils, weather and climates across the country to test a variety of financial scenarios before officially signing up for the new program options later this year. Once a producer enrolls in the ARC or PLC program, he or she must remain in the program through the 2018 crop year.

New tools will be provided for other programs as well. Sign-up for the newly established Margin Protection Program for Dairy (MPP) begins late this summer and enrollment for “buy-up” provisions

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under the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) will begin early next year. An online MPP tool will be available when sign up begins and the NAP buy-up provision resource will become available to producers in the fall for the 2015 crop year.

The University of Illinois, as lead for NCPE, and FAPRI at the University of Missouri and AFPC, at Texas A&M, as co-leads for NAAFP will develop the ARC and PLC Web tool program. The University of Illinois will also develop the online resources for MPP and NAP. USDA will also award $3 million to state cooperative extension services—a nationwide network of experts based at land-grant universities—for outreach and education on the new Farm Bill programs. Funds will be used to conduct public education outreach meetings where producers can speak with local extension agents and Farm Service Agency (FSA) staff. Outreach meetings will begin late this summer to help farmers and ranchers understand the new programs and their options.

While universities work to create new online tools, producers now have access to a preliminary website that gives them a chance to begin familiarizing themselves with the new programs and the type of information they will need to consider when deciding which program options work better for them. At this site, farmers and ranchers can view ARC and PLC projected payments, ARC guarantees, and PLC payment rate projections. These tables are available on the FSA website. Today’s announcement was made possible through the 2014 Farm Bill, which builds on historic economic gains in rural America over the past five years, while achieving meaningful reform and billions of dollars in savings for taxpayers. Since enactment, USDA has made significant progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America.

For more information, visit www.usda.gov/farmbill.

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888-726-2481 Hondo Mark Matthews-Broker matthews@republicranches.com

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Franchisee 25743 Hwy 55 Barksdale, TX 78828 Tel 830.234.3333 Fax 830.234.3332 karan.patterson@hrblock.com www.hrblock.com

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830-232-5656 or 830-232-5290

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

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

Part Time Position FRIO CANYON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Friday & Saturday 10-5 Exp. helpful, good people skills contact Kathy Hobbs 830-232-4222

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

Full and Part Time Position Cleaning Help Needed for Cabin Rentals 830-232-5996

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Help Wanted: Part-time Positions Cook, Kitchen Helper, and Housekeeper. Work schedules vary. Mostly evenings and weekends. Contact Alto Frio Baptist Encampment 830-232-5271

HELP WANTED

Yard Sale Saturday June 7 US Hwy 83N next to old theater. Chairs, tables, bed feames, and lots of collectables.

8am-2pm

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Will consider any reasonable offers. call Shirley 830-279-4423 Realtor for Bill

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HUNTING LEASE WANTED

We need a good shade-tree mechanic and parts-changer. Even a mechanic’s helper. Do the wife a favor. Forget the shadetree thing, and get a steady year around, all-weather job at Texarome. We just need good preventive maintenance and occasional parts changing on tractors, trucks and vehicles.

Big mechanic jobs are done by others. Will train also for general plant maintenance, and repair: changing belts & bearings, replacing motors, running equipment, etc. Good shop environment and co-workers. Plenty of tools. Good pay depending on skill and experience. Flexible hours. Apply in person at TEXAROME (cedarmill).

Tel (830) 232 6079

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2 guns, reliable, responsible law abiding experienced Hunters.

Looking for long term lease -whitetail, axis, turkey and hogs.

Please call James @ 512-767-0700 or wk 979-406-2087 (reasonable pricing)

LOOKING FOR FAMILY HUNTING LEASE WITH CAMP WATER AND ELECTRICITY RELIABLE RESPONSIBLE LONG TERM PLEASE CALL JODY BROUSSARD (409)960-8934

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

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

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

SPRING HILL 3.52 acres with a beautiful view overlooking Leakey. City water, Price reduced to $59,900 NEW LISTING IN RIVERTREE! Three bedroom, two bath home with built in appliances and central air and heat. Great condition and waiting for you. $175,000.

HEARTSTONE, River front lots in the heart of Con Can, right at Arthur Crossing! River access lots available too! All Price ranges! Nightly rental allowed. Great investment and recreational opportunity.

THE RIDGE-Experience the Texas hill country at its finest w/ private access to your own beautiful Frio River park w/BBQ pavilion. Underground utilities WITH TCEQ APPROVED WATER SYSTEM, free roaming wildlife, hiking, biking & much more! This restricted subdivision offers great building sites for your dream home, retirement or vacation get-away. B&B allowed. Call for a showing or take a drive out 4 mi. south on RR 1120. Prices start $87,500 THE RIDGE, GREAT INCOME PRODUCING POTENTIAL, New construction, 3 bedroom 3 bth, with 2 fireplaces and outdoor kitchen, INGROUND POOL and walking distance to river. Nestled under huge live oaks. Call for a showing today THE RIDGE ESTABLISHED INCOME PRODUCER, The Bungalow 40 will sleep up to 25 persons. The perfect place to get away with an in ground pool, outdoor kitchen, and a river park. Established income producer with a great upside. $425,000.

SPICEWOOD SPRINGS Riverfront home on 3.7 acres in Spicewood Springs. Access to over a mile of Frio River. Four bedroom, three bath, 2 story home sitting on bank of river with a wraparound porch. $429,500.

INCOME PRODUCING POTENTIAL OR PERFECT HIDEAWAY! Creek front living in Patterson Creek Estates.

3 bedroom 2 bath with beautiful deck overlooking Patterson Creek. Detached carport with 1⁄2 bath and workshop. Wood burning fireplace, built in appliances. Great retirement home or potential income producer as a nightly rental. $265,000.

GREAT INCOME PRODUCER established nightly rental on the Frio River with great swimming hole, close to town, sleeps 13 comfortably. $375,000 GREAT INCOME PRODUCER! La Hacienda, Four bedroom three bath home on the Sabinal River. Established income producing property. Ten acres of land on the river, but close to town, a permanent water hole on the river. $499,000.

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

GREAT INCOME PRODUCER IN THE HEART OF CON CAN, Three bedroom, 3 1⁄2 bath home on River Road.

Income producing. Reduced to $299,000 FRIO PECAN FARM, PRICE REDUCED, GREAT INCOME PRODUCER 3 bedroom 3 bth home on river front lot in Frio Pecan Farm. Like new condition with huge deck overlooking the river. Great income potential. Price reduced to $335,000 Con Can on Bear Creek. 3 bdrm 2 bth with bonus room,

approx. 2,000 square feet, and large covered porches, large detached garage/workshop. Great week end home or nightly rental near 7 bluff. $459,500.

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

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

CON CAN RANCH 3 bdrm 2 bth manufactured home on 36.67 acres. Located in back of ranch adjoining a large ranch. Ideal hunting property in great location. $145,000 DEER CREEK lot with 5.31 restricted acres $64,500.

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

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

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

FRIO RIVER PLACE Here is your chance to own a 3 bedroom 3.5 bath home on the banks of the Frio River.

Like new and over 2 acres of beautiful land area. One of the largest homes you’ll find on the Frio. $569,000 FRIO RIVER RANCH A beautiful hill country home sitting on the bank of the Frio River. Three bedrooms with 2 1⁄2 baths, high ceilings, open floor plan. All this plus a detached 2 bedroom, 2 bath cabin with approximately 148 feet of frontage along the east bank of the river. Close to town, yet private. Great income potential, only $469,900.

FRIO TERRITORY This five acre building site on the Frio River can be yours today!. Huge cypress trees line this blue water hole that is teeming with fish. Fronts on Highway 83 and the Frio River, private, yet close to town. Good restrictions, beautiful building site overlooking the river. $329,000 LOWER FRIO ESTATES, 2 bedroom one bath cottage on river front tract, $134,900 OAKMONT VILLAGE 2.21 acres of heavily wooded building site located just of FM 1120. $49,000 RANCHO REAL 23 acres with highway frontage, great views, $49,900.

RANCHO REAL River frontage with 22 1⁄2 acres for only $67,000.

RIVERTREE Beautiful residential building sites ranging in price from $99,900 to $109,950.

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

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

TWIN FORKS PRICE REDUCED Like new double wide in Twin Forks, 3 bedroom 2 bth with approx. 1,848 sf, 2 carport, stg building, huge covered deck to enjoy your coffee.

Only $89,900. Call today for a showing.

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

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

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

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

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

Kathy Suttle GRI, – Broker Michael Rushing – Associate COME BY FOR ONE OF OUR Carrie Chisum – Associate COMPLETE LISTS OF PROPFred McNiel GRI, - Associate ERTIES,

CHECK US OUT ON THE WEBSITE OR SCAN THE QR CODE BELOW WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE!

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

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AVAILABLE AT THE HILL COUNTRY HERALD 337 W RR 337, LEAKEY, TEXAS

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CORRAL GIFTS 337 W RR 337, LEAKEY, TEXAS 830-232-6294

COME SEE THE NEW CUSTOM MADE CROSSES BY L&J DESIGNS $29

A picture of a caterpillar eating a plant. Big deal, right? Do you ever wonder what kind of moth or butterfly that caterpillar will become? And do ever think about why it’s eating that particular plant and not any other? If you’ve asked yourself either of the last two questions, perhaps you have an inner “naturalist” begging to explore and learn.

The Texas Master Naturalist program can offer you the platform from which your exploration is endless. The Texas Master Naturalist, Hill Country Chapter is one of more than forty regional Master Naturalist organizations in Texas.

Members receive comprehensive training in natural resource management specific to the Texas Hill Country, and share their knowledge to promote conservation and good stewardship in their communities. The program is sponsored through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.

The Hill Country Chapter will be providing a 13 week training program from August 18 – November 12, 2014. Classes will be held at the Texas Lion’s Camp in Kerrville, every Wednesday. Visit our Chapter website to view a complete listing of the offered classes. This year’s training class will also offer field experiences at the Selah Bamberger Ranch Preserve, Canyon Lake Gorge, Kerr Wildlife Management Area, Love Creek and several regional nature centers. Class instructors are leading biologists, botanists and scientists who are experts in the flora, fauna and ecosystems of the Texas Hill Country.

Still interested? Come join us for an informal Meet & Greet and informational program.

Wednesday, June 18th 5 – 6:30 pm Kimble County Library 208 North 10 Street in Junction Applications are now being accepted. The deadline to apply is July 14th. For more information visit us at www.txmn.org/hillcountry or contact Becky Etzler, Membership Director 830-285-1258.

Don’t forget, training begins August 18th in a pleasant and fun learning atmosphere alongside others who share the same interests. It's a great way to get out, enjoy the outdoors, learn, discover and make new friends.

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