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Current Weekly News for Leakey, Camp Wood, Sabinal, Utopia and Surrounding Areas Vol. 4 No. 11

INSIDE 23rd Annual Wild Hog Festival & Craft Fair

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Lions Club Rib Dinner Raises Funds for Scholarships for Leakey ISD Graduates

by Fred R. McNiel, Publicity Chairman

March 29 & 30 Sabinal City Park Sabinal, Texas ............................ Page 6

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF INTEGRATIVE HEALING THERAPIES ............................ Page 4

Stay Ahead of Cybercriminals: Use Caution and Common Sense Online ............................ Page 5

Part of Witt family came to Kerr County in 1852

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March 19, 2014

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The Leakey Lions Club is pleased to report that after expenses were deducted, $1,688 was raised as a result of the Rib Dinner fundraiser that was conducted at the American Legion Hall this past Friday night! We want to take this opportunity to thank our friends in the community for attending and supporting this very important fundraising event! An estimated

200 folks attended Friday evening and donated over $2,200 toward this effort!

Approximately 100 racks of pork ribs were consumed or sold Friday night and another 60 were sold Saturday morning at the Real County Courthouse square!

The money raised from this fundraising effort will be used to provide two scholarships to two very deserving Leakey Independent School District High School graduates! Each spring the Leakey Lions Club takes applications from all the seniors who plan to attend college and then selects at least two to receive these college scholarships. This year two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded at the

The Spirit of ‘45 First Generation American Aurelio “Chapo” Valdez Rodriguez at the age of 18 years and 4 months, found himself in April, 1945, in basic training at Ft. Leavenworth, Missouri, learning to be a combat engineer.

Then at Fort Frances, Wyoming, he received quartermaster training where he learned how to pack mules to take ammo and supplies to soldiers at the front.

He was then shipped to Camp Rose, California, ready to be shipped out.

In February ‘46, he was sent to Germany on a hospital ship. War was over in 1945 but aboard ship, he and others took care of injured soldiers, the first ones being Germans. Once in Germany, they loaded up Americans and brought the wounded warriers to New York. All told, he made 6 trips back and forth, across the Atlantic. He got out November 13, 1946 at the age of 20, having served 20 months.

Back in Texas, he went back to working in the fields, same as he had done before the service. He got married, later got a job in town at Alamo Lumber as a delivery

graduation exercise late in May. Special thanks go to the Brisket/ Rib Dinner Committee Chairmen who planned and produced this annual fundraising event! Lion Joe Waligura, Lion Hugh Scott, Lion Jesse Guinn, Lion Ricky Peters, and Lion Guinn Turner all worked hard Thursday morning prepping the ribs and then spent all day Friday getting to get the ribs cooked! In addition to these committee members Lion Edgar (Punchy) Riley, Lion Johnny Jackson, Lion Ed Mack, Lion John Patrick, Lion J.D. Martinez, and Lion Dax Hooten assisted in prepping the ribs and then spent Friday assisting the committee in cooking the ribs. Lion Bob McCarson arrived about noon on Friday and worked all afternoon helping with the cooking.

THE OFFICE OF THE HERALD WILL BE MOVING EFFECTIVE MARCH 31, 2014 TO OUR NEW LOCATION AT 337 W. RR 337, LEAKEY, TEXAS (just past the Post Office on the left) THE TELEPHONE NUMBER WILL REMAIN THE SAME 830-232-6294 OR 830-433-1424.

COME SEE US!!

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by Billie Franklin man and worked there 10 years. In Uvalde, he worked for Gensco Pipe Supply for 22 years, where he was foreman of the thread shop, threading pipe. He then went to work for Uvalco Supply and did whatever needed to be done.

Last year, November 3, 2013, he was on his way to work and was hit from the rear. He was hurt, had a second operation on his back, but found he could no longer work. Now he takes care of his wife, does the cooking and cleaning. Thus he had to

retire--at the age of 86.

He recalled his mother’s words, “We can take you back to Mexico and you won’t have to fight, but this is your country, and you need to defend it.” Many parents took their children back to Mexico, he explained. Some of the mementos he shared with me were his cap and medals from the service and a May 31, 1946 Memorial Day issue from the Uvalde Leader News, preserved to look like new. He closed the interview with the statement, “I am proud that I was able to serve my country.

Utopia Receives Prestigious State Environmental Award Community One of 10 Governor’s Community Achievement Award Winners

Utopia, Texas – Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB) has recognized Utopia as one of 10 winners of the 2014 Governor’s Community Achievement Awards for outstanding community improvement. The award is one of the most coveted annual environmental and community improvement honors in Texas. The winners will share $2 million in landscape funding from the Texas Department of Transportation; Utopia will receive $90,000 for a landscaping project along a local state right-of-way.

Communities submitted materials to one of 10 population categories, and judges chose the winners based on their achievements in seven environmental and community improvement areas: community leadership and coordination, education, public awareness, litter prevention and cleanup, litter law and illegal continued page 2

THE ROOT Real County Republican Party to Hold “County Convention” OF THE The Real County Republican Party will vote on resolutions to the local Party be a registered voter in the represented the Republican Party of Texas State holding their County Convention organization and/or to present to the area and have voted in the most recent Convention (to be held over the weekend PROBLEM beSaturday, March 22, 2014 at the Church State Republican Party of Texas for their Republican primary election. in Fort Worth, TX June 5-7, 2014), we

By Jackie Dowdy, Party Chairman

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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

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in the Valley Children’s Church Bldg.

The Convention will be called to order at 5:30 p.m. and will adjourn by 7:00 p.m.

A County Convention is 1) required to be held; 2) required to be held on the third Saturday after the Primary Election, and 3) required to be held when the county is completely within one state senatorial district. (Real County is entirely a part of Texas Senate District 19 {SD-19}).

Attendees of the County Convention elect delegates and alternates to the state convention and consider and

review and/or consideration to adopt at the State Party Convention.

Delegates are persons elected at a convention to represent the body electing them at the next higher convention level, except at the highest convention level in a given year where they simply serve as the representatives of the body that elected them. Alternates are elected to serve in the event that a delegate cannot or does not serve. In order to be elected a delegate or alternate to a Republican convention, the person must

Water News and River Flows

Water Conservation I would like to take a moment of your time to ask you to conserve our precious natural resource: water. No matter if you live in Rocksprings, Leakey or the Nueces Canyon; we must all do our part to conserve or we will be in major trouble. We all received a little rainfall a couple of weeks ago, but since then, we have had a lot of wind blowing across the area and we are dry on the surface again. Our weather patterns are not real bright as we look into the future, but who knows something might pop-up and give us a little relief. I know we are all wanting to green-up trees and lawns and start the flowerbed and gardens, but as we go into spring and starting planting these new flowers; look for plants that

A resolution is a formal statement or expression of an opinion put before or adopted by an assembly. Resolutions are offered by delegates for discussion and may address any topic. Resolutions passed by delegates at a convention are sent to the next convention level for consideration. Resolutions may eventually become part of the Party’s platform.

If you voted in the Republican Primary season 2014 and you would like to be elected as a delegate who will attend

humbly invite you to attend this quaint gathering.

Real County is allotted 3 delegates and this is your opportunity to meet and support the delegates who will represent you in this year’s State Party Convention.

Please join us this March 22 for refreshments and to be involved in your local Republican Party. For more information, please call Party Chairman Jackie Dowdy at 830-640-3517.

By: Joel Pigg, General Manager

use less water and that are native to our region. There are many plants that are attractive and will do well with a limited supply of water. Lawns are great, but do you really need to have the greenest lawn on the block or in the subdivision, probably not; water only when needed and do so at a time when you are getting the most bang for your gallon of water, which means water early in the morning or later in the evening not in the middle of the afternoon when the most evaporation takes place. A few water barrels under the gutters on your house can water plants for a while provided that we do get a little rainfall or a good dew. Remember that every one inch of rainfall provides 0.6 gallons per square foot of surface area on your roof,

that can add up to a barrel full of water pretty quickly. Again I would ask you to conserve where you can and we can all

make a difference until this drought is broken. continued page 3

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Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Edwards County Commissioner’s Corner

by Lee Sweeten

After over a week of am still not used to this time change. I do not know about you, but I really question the need for Daylight Saving Time during the summer months. It seems to me that sundown at 9:00 PM is a little ridiculous. Yes, I suppose that it does give us a little more time to get things done late in the evenings. However, it appears to me that it would be a bigger benefit to have Daylight Saving Time during the winter months when it gets dark at 6:00 PM. I know that the extra hour of daylight in the evenings then would allow me to get more done. Oh well, who am I to argue with Ben Franklin?

Well the Primary Elections are over and some are happy with the results while others are disappointed. I, for one, am happy that all the political ads are over for little while.

It seems that the each election cycle the ads become more and more negative. With all of the accusations flung back and forth, it is almost impossible to tell what is true and what is not. Needless to say, I find it difficult to determine who to vote for by listening to 30 second sound bites. Then, you have the two major political parties whose members seem more interested in fighting among themselves an getting reelected than in truly solving the problems this country faces. I often wonder, if we would better off without political parties.

We would simply vote for the individual based upon his or her beliefs and actions.

Hmnn, another interesting concept would be term limits on all elected officials. It is my belief that if those elected knew they were only going to be there for a limited amount of time, then perhaps they would take more time to do what is right for the country and not try to buy votes to keep

themselves in office.

Anyway, enough of that. The Courthouse Restoration is nearing completion and is scheduled to be completed by the end of the month. I think that deadline may be a little optimistic. However, once completed the Courthouse will be a something to be proud of. The grants for the Edwards County Fairground and the Colonia Construction project for water and septic improvements are progressing. As a side note relating to these projects, the amount of paperwork and studies that are required in order to get any actual work started. We are still waiting for word on the CERTZ grant application that the County recently applied for. As you may recall, this grant, if received, will fund several road improvement projects.

Speaking of grants, we recently received a $25,000.00 grant for the purchase of a new vehicle for the Constable and the Sheriff’s Office has been awarded a grant for a new vehicle as well. The County is also submitting a Criminal Justice Grant Application to the Governor’s Office Criminal Justice Division for Law Enforcement Equipment for the Edwards County Sheriff’s Office.

If you travel in and out of Camp Wood Hills, you may notice the new No Parking Signs we have place along the road as you enter. After receiving numerous complaints concerning blocking the traffic and obstructing the view of oncoming traffic, the County decided to be proactive and establish a no parking zone in an effort to prevent potential accidents. At the last Commissioners’ Court Meeting, the County created a School Zone around the Nueces Canyon High School in Barksdale.

I presented the motion to the Court after an

informal survey of traffic on these streets and a meeting with school officials. The School Zone will be from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday during the school year and includes the following streets; Taylor Street intersecting Highway 55 west two blocks, Market Street intersecting Taylor Street south one block, Washington Street intersecting Market Street east one block, Broadway intersecting Washington north two blocks to intersection County Road 380, and CR 380 intersecting Hwy 55 west three blocks. In other words, it is all the streets surrounding the school campus in Barksdale.

As you know, the Canyon Broadcaster has new owners and it appears that the paper will continue on with its tradition of quality. From what I have heard, the new owners intend to expand and add to the weekly publication. I am looking forward to a continuing relationship with the Canyon Broadcaster.

As I have related numerous times, Thomas Jefferson is on of my favorite historical figures. So, it should be no surprise that this week’s quote comes from Thomas Jefferson who said, “A wise and frugal Government, which shall restrain men from injuring one another, which shall leave them otherwise free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned. This is the sum of good government, and this is necessary to close the circlue of our felicities.

As always, if you have comments on this article or other County related issues, feel free to contact me either on my cell (210) 912-8481 or via email at burrogone@yahoo.com

My thanks to everyone who voted for me in the March Edwards County Republican Primary. Your continued support is truly appreciated.

Sincerely Lee Sweeten

I want to thank all of the voters of Precinct 4 in Real County. I have served you to the best of my ability and will continue to do so. I appreciate your support and will represent our Precinct with the best interest of all of its citizens. Thank you again and I look forward to serving you as your County Commissioner Joe Connell

Utopia Receives Prestigious State Environmental Award

Shawn Streib Gray, Broker 830-232-4500

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dumping enforcement, beautification and community improvement, and solid waste management.

Keep Utopia Beautiful (KUB) works on a number of environmental efforts including litter prevention, recycling, waste reduction, beautification, water conservation, and composting. Throughout the year KUB does a number of cleanups, works on environmental education programs with the school, and maintains the community landscape projects. In 2013, KUB had over 3,381 hours of donated labor valued at almost $75K. At Utopia Recycles, the flagship program, 40 volunteers gave 2,500 hours where 57 tons of recyclable commodities were shipped in 2013. The cleanups and beautification efforts have improved the appearance of Utopia and have had a positive impact on tourism, one of the community’s economic development efforts. Doris Howdeshell, KUB Board Chair, stated that “Utopia is a tiny, unincorporated community, run strictly by volunteer workers. It’s the volunteers who won this award, and it’s just wonderful to see them rewarded with the Governor’s Community Achievement Award for all their hard work. By working with volunteers, KUB has truly carried out its mission, which is to be nurturing stewards of our canyonlands.”

The GCAA program has recognized outstanding communities since 1969, with TxDOT providing landscaping awards since 1985. Utopia will receive its award on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 in Austin, Texas during KTB’s 47th Annual Conference.

Keep Utopia Beautiful is a Gold Star Affiliate of Keep Texas Beautiful and is a non-profit corporation that operates Utopia Recycles and serves the unincorporated community of Utopia on the Sabinal River in far northeastern Uvalde County and other small towns and rural areas in Uvalde, Real and Bandera Counties. For more information on programs and events, visit www.ke eputopiabeautiful.org.

Keep Texas Beautiful, a statewide grassroots environmental and community improvement nonprofit, strives to educate and engage Texans to take responsibility for improving their community environment. KTB and its more than 360 affiliates work with government, businesses, civic groups and volunteers to ensure that every Texan has the opportunity to make Texas the cleanest, most beautiful state in the nation. For more information on programs and events, call 1-800CLEAN-TX or visit www.ktb.org

Lions Club Rib Dinner Raises Funds continued from front page

In addition to these Lions Club members, Reece Mack, son of Lion Ed Mack spent the entire day assisting the Lions with the cooking!

Many Lions members and their spouses arrived around 4:30 p.m. on Friday to assist with the meal preparation.

Lion Glenn Bradley cut and served all the ribs, Lion Annie Guinn and Lion Julie Becker worked hard serving the guests along with Lion spouses, Terry McNiel, and Sylvia Martinez. Additionally Annie Guinn’s granddaughter, Hallee Craven and her friend, Mallory were in Leakey on “spring break” and they cut and served all the delicious desserts that were prepared

by Lions Club members. In addition to the ribs, side dishes of pinto beans and potato salad were served with the meal. Desserts were furnished by the club members and included many delicious cakes and cobblers!

We also want to thank Lion Ed Mack, Lion John Patrick, Lion Johnny Jackson and Lion Fred McNiel for spending Saturday morning selling ribs on the courthouse square.

We also want to take this opportunity to thank the Leakey American Legion for the use of their facilities used to conduct this important fundraising event. We plan to conduct this fundraising event again next spring and hope all can attend!

Perry Appeals Denial of Presidential Disaster Declaration for Winter Storms Gov. Rick Perry appealed President Barack Obama’s denial of a major disaster declaration for 15 Texas counties following severe winter storms December 59, 2013. The declaration would have provided federal public assistance for recovery efforts.

“Severe winter weather of this scale and duration is highly unusual in Texas, and has created a strain on both finances and resources for Texas communities,” Gov. Perry said. “Families and businesses affected by the storms are in need of significant additional resources

beyond local and state capabilities. I urge President Obama to reconsider his denial of assistance to these communities.”

On December 5, a destructive ice storm and severe cold front moved into Texas, bringing snow, freezing rain and ice to more than half of the state. In response, the governor issued a state emergency proclamation, which directed additional state resources to prepare for the storm. Continued freezing temperatures led to snow and ice buildup through December 9.

Perry Welcomes Queensland, Australia Trade Office to Texas Gov. Rick Perry highlighted important trade opportunities between Texas and Australia at the grand opening of the Queensland Government North America Trade and Investment office in Houston, which will serve as the Australian state’s dedicated office for further developing international trade and investment with the U.S. and Texas. Queensland’s trade office was previously located in Southern California. The governor was joined by Queensland Premier Campbell Newman and Trade and Investment Commissioner to North America David Camerlengo.

“Our two states have long enjoyed a close relationship, but this office represents a giant step toward further

strengthening our economic and cultural ties,” Gov. Perry said. “Close partnerships with friends from around the world, like this one, helps both of our states succeed.

I congratulate everyone involved in bringing our states closer together, and I look forward to hearing more great things coming out of the Texas-Queensland friendship in the days and years to come.”

“This new office is the beginning of a new era for the state’s business relationship with the U.S., and will bolster our trade and investment ties with this important region,” Premier Newman said. “Houston serves as an ideal gateway to the rest of the United States, as well as Canada and Mexico.”

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. $595,000 HUGE REDUCTION 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 NEWProperty 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. $92,000 Property 012: Cute 2/1 cabin in Concan sitting on 6.98 unrestricted acres w/Hwy. 83 frontage. Tons of potential! Just $156,000 Property 013 : 96 Canyon Oaks Dr. in Concan.

3BD/3BA 1792 sq. ft. home. Great rental potential $238,000 REDUCED NEWProperty 014: 21 acs. EASY access! Nice hunting property very close to the Frio River. $60,929 NEWProperty 015: Breezy Oaks in Concan. Nicely FURNISHED 4BD/2BA on shaded lot! Good rental.

River access. GREAT PRICE $234,900 Property 016: 3BD/2BA on nearly 1⁄2 ac. @ 525 Davis Place in Twin Forks. Beautiful river park and nice, spacious home. $129,000 PENDING 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 NEWProperty 019: 2 ac. lot in Saddle Mtn. No HOA, mobiles ok! Has water meter, elec. at property. Lots of oaks. $49,000 NEWProperty 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: Log cabin on 7+/- acs. Deer Creek Estates. Seasonal creek, remote, pretty views. $10,000 buyer credit! $125,000 REDUCED 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 PENDING Property 031: Riverfront home in the Frio Pecan Farm! In rental pool. Lots of amenities. $269,000 REDUCED Property 032: 492 E. Main in Leakey. Cute 2BD/ 1BA on half acre lot w/large metal building. End of road privacy. Just $79,900 PENDING 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 NEWProperty 043: 8+ acs. w/gorgeous oaks and great bldg. sites. Electricity available. AG EXEMPT taxes!! $77,045 Property 044-045 : Canyon Oaks/Concan lots. River access, elec./ water available. 1ac. $42,500 per lot Property 046: HUGE 9.72 acre lot in Concan! Best buy around…very private. Only $75,000 Property 047: 1+/- ac. lot Mountain Valley in Concan. Close to golf course, House Pasture, Frio.

Rentals OK!!! $89,000 Property 048: 3BD/2BA nice brick home w/ workshop & barn. Emerald Oaks Subdv. 103 Laurel St. $254,500 REDUCED NEWProperty 049: 50 ac @ 172 Cattail Rd off RR337 W. Both sides Patterson Creek, no restrictions, paved road frontage, city water. $325,000 NEWProperty 050: 5+ acres, small cabin, fenced, private with lovely frontage on the West Frio River.

All utilities in place. $178,500 Property 051: 3/2 ROCK home on 5+ acs. w/ Patterson Creek frontage& no restrictions. Close to town, great views. $265,000 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.

NEWProperty 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 NEWProperty 056: Lovely Frio river front cabin on 2.27 acs. Close to Leakey, rentals allowed. Huge deck. Just stunning! Great price. $299,000 Property 057: 10 ac. in Rancho Real. Flat to gently rolling and very secluded. Must have 4x4 for access.

Only $40,000 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 NEWProperty 061:1.22 ac. riverfront lot in Concan.

Sits on high bluff. Just beautiful. Nightly rentals ok.

Gated entry, paved roads. $299,000 NEWProperty 062:3/4 ac. river access lot in Heartstone Subdivision in Concan. 2 Super river access parks for owners use. $79,000 NEWProperty 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

VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION, NEW LISTINGS, PICTURES AND PLATS. Give us a call to list YOUR property….. We get results!

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

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JAIL REGISTER March 9 - March 15, 2014

CARREON, ERIC GASPAR 25 W/M, LEAKEY, TEXAS, A/O SHERIDAN, DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 2ND POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA LESS THAN 2 OUNCES $4,000 SURETY BOND $2,000 SURETY BOND; COX, DEBORAH 53 W/F, LEAKEY, TEXAS, A/O CARR, RECKLESS DRIVING $2,000 SURETY BOND; CORREAS-SARABIA, CARMEN, 37 W/F, LEAKEY, TEXAS, A/O PARKER PUBLIC INTOXICATION $299.00 FINE

Real County Law Officers James E. Brice, Sheriff Don Gass, 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

Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report March 9 - March 15, 2014 3/11/2014 @ • 2139 responded to US Highway 83 South of Leakey for a report of a reckless driver 3/12/2014 @ • 1715 responded to a business on Ranch Road 337 West of Leakey for a vehicle unlock • 1823 responded to Cypress Drive in Rio Frio for a disturbance call 3/13/2014 @ • 0947 responded to TX Highway 55 South of Camp Wood for a

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report of criminal trespassing 3/14/2014 @ 002 responded to TX Highway 55 South of Camp Wood for a motor vehicle accident 0730 responded to US 83 North for a motor vehicle accident 1106 responded to US 83 North for a motorcycle accident 1508 responded to US 83 North for a report of unattended children playing in roadway

Water News and River Flows

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.

Tax and Accounting Assistance Dana Sherwood, CPA 830-232-5492 JOHNNY BULLARD Owner

Well Registration I am still asking everyone that has a well on their property to make sure that the well is registered with the District, we would like to know that the well is on your property just for knowledge that the well exists. We are not wanting to get into your business and tell you how to use or how much to use your well we just want to know that the hole is there. The more information we have on the wells the more we will be able to protect your interests when outsiders come looking for water to take for their use. Our District has operated from its inception in the belief of private property rights and we are motivated by the principle of education first and regulation as a last resort in the conservation of this very important natural resource.

River flows were taken on the Frio and Nueces Rivers on February 17th and March 13th with the flows varying across the District, but with a mostly downward trend. All crossings except for Leakey Springs showed a decline in the March flows as compared to the February flows. The crossings are all looking decent for this time of year, but all could still use a good rise to clean some of the moss and debris out of the culverts. If we do not get a substantial rainfall event before the April flows, we could see some of the lowest flow measurements we have recorded.

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1626 responded to Ranch Road 336 for a motorcycle accident 1952 responded to Ranch Road 337 East for a motor vehicle accident 3//2014 @ 1635 responded to Ranch Road 1120 for a motorcycle accident 2215 responded to the 500 block of East Fourth St in Camp Wood for a loud music complaint

By: Joel Pigg, General Manager

Fulgham’s Crossing just south of the Alto Frio Baptist Encampment had a flow of 10,570 gpm (gallons per minute) in January and had a flow of 9,576 gpm in February and now has a flow of 8,032 gpm; as you can see it has steadily dropped over the last few months and the Cypress trees are still dormant. The Leakey Springs Crossing had a flow of 3,487 gpm in January and a flow of 3,259 gpm last month and a flow of 3,302 gpm this month; this crossing seems to have this fluctuation quite regularly it is hard for me to see any change at this crossing it always looks the same. The Mill Creek Crossing is flowing a bit lower this time than last, there are still culverts on both end of this crossing that have no flow reading, this crossing has decreased to a flow of 5,938 gpm this month down from the flow last month of 6,927 which was an increase over the January flow of 6,073 gpm. On the west prong of the Frio River the weather is having a similar effect on the flows; the Rancho Real crossing had a flow of 3,151 gpm this month compared to a flow of 5,441 gpm last month and a flow of 6,287 in January. You will notice a very large drop in the flow at this location; don’t be too alarmed because I have been taking my reading on the upriver side of the crossing and the riverbed is in bad shape so I am going to begin taking the reading on the downriver side of the crossing and I think get a more accurate

flow reading. The flow still looks similar to what it has for the last several months but the way the water is diverted has increased the flow rate on the upriver side of the culverts. I think my numbers have been slightly skewed by the way the water is flowing and I will get a better more accurate reading on the discharge on the downriver end of the culverts. The Kent Creek crossing showed a slight decrease since last month with a flow of 558 gpm this month down from a flow of 661 gpm last month and a flow of 650 gpm in January.

Nueces River flows were also taken on February 17th and March 13th with both locations showing changes similar to those seen on the Frio River. McDonalds Crossing was at 10,568 gpm in January and at 9,687 gpm last month and fell to a flow of 9,568 gpm this month. This crossing is hard to see any changes unless they are very significant 10,000 gpm looks the same as 9,000 gpm the one thing that looks better about this crossing is the amount of vegetation has decreased since last summer. The Nueces River Dam on Highway 55 south of Camp Wood had a flow of 18,013 gpm in January and fell to a flow of 15,348 gpm last month and fell again to a flow of 14,545 gpm this month. Most of the old bridge is visible at this crossing right now, there is just a small section on the north end covered by water.

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LEAKEY ISD SENIOR SPOTLIGHTS Nocona Gracia

Nocona is the daughter of Bonnie Gracia and the late Adolf Gracia. She also lives with sister Shelby Gracia. She has two brothers, Corey and Barry Bradford. Nocona grew up in Mauriceville, Texas, and moved to Leakey at the age of thirteen. Over the past five years, she has been involved in NHS, VASE, and UIL. When she graduates, she plans to move to San Angelo, Texas to attend Howard College and later transfer to Angelo State University to earn a degree in education. It has been a rough road since the death of her father, and Nocona appreciates all the encouragement of her fellow peers and community who have helped her pursue her dream.

Sydney Rae Auld

.Sydney Rae Auld is the daughter of Jan and Tara Auld. She has a brother, Zene Hopper of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin and a sister, Tiffany Auld of Mont Belvieu, Texas. Sydney is the secretary of Leakey FFA Chapter, the secretary of NHS Club, and has been cheerleading captain two of the four years she has been a high school cheerleader. She has been involved in livestock shows since she was in 1st grade. Sydney hopes to attend Texas A&M University in College Station in the Fall of 2014 to major in Mass Communications and Broadcasting in order to pursue sports reporting for college football. She has lived in Leakey her entire life and is excited to move to College Station to start a new chapter in her life!

Leakey Students Take 621 Quizzes!

On Feb. 28th, the Leakey School participated in the 3rd Annual National Accelerated Reader Contest thru Renaissance Learning. The Read the Most Coast to Coast goal was to beat last year’s count of 4,409,622 quizzes and “Strive for Five”(million). There were prizes awarded on the national level and through our local vendors here in Leakey. Thank you so much to LaLa’s Mexican Restaurant, Vinny’s, The Hot Dog Stand, Hill Country Bar-b-que, and Mama Chole’s for the gift certificates we awarded. I am happy to say,

Leakey students did their part and took a total of 621 quizzes from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. The final count on the national level was 4,987,949. Not quite the 5 million we were hoping for, but a great effort none the less. Everyone participated from Kindergarten-12th grade. Thanks to the staff here at Leakey who allowed the students to come by the library and take the AR quizzes. As the students took quizzes, they would register in our random drawings held throughout the day. Our winners were: Clair Glass-11th, Chase Reagor-10th, Daisy

Fick-10th, Liberty Davis-8th, Lukas Silvius5th, James Herrera-5th, Alex Hernandez4th, Serena Salazar-4th, Karson Hart-3rd, Noe Garcia-3rd, Taylor Walker-2nd, Briggs Whatley-2nd, Fisher Rimkus-2nd, Melonie Martin-1st, Emilee Brown-Pendley-1st, Connor Dunlap-K, and Cody Fancher-K. Our top award went to Kayla Allen-4th, she went 20 for 20 in AR tests, the most in the school. We are so proud of our Eagles! Lets continue to soar to new heights and READ, READ, READ!

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF INTEGRATIVE HEALING THERAPIES Instructor - Joanna P. Connor, MA, LMP.

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This is the first of four modules that will study the practical application of the modalities used in alternative medicine with their relationship to modern medicine. Each student will explore and study how a “health” consultation works. in terms of their health questions.

In-depth Studies will explore the varied physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual approaches to maintaining and improving health.

We will address health history, anatomy & physiology, the current medical model, with study in the integrative therapies available in botanicals, nutrition and diet, body movement, Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, body work, homeopathy, breathwork, meditation, and belief systems. This program will engage

the student in change at all levels, with special presentations, lectures, guest speakers, textbook study, and in-depth discussions. The goal is to inform and examine health care choices by integrating an understanding of modern medicine with known therapies in natural medicine that are in use today. The classes will continue on March 30th - Nutrition & Botanicals April 6th - Western vs Chinese Medicine; April 13th - Homeopathy & Ayurveda; April 27th Touch, Movement, Breathwork, Meditation, and Energy Therapies.

INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHY Class instruction will be led by Joanna Connor, M.A., LMP, LMTI as well as a Texas Dept. of Ed certified teacher. Her M.A.

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She hold over 2000 hours in massage and naturopathic medicine.

Ms. Connor trained over 200 adult students in the Alamo Community College system for massage therapy licensing in Texas. Ms. Connor has been educating the public on their choices in health care for over 20 years. Her clinical experience has been with doctors in General Practice, Osteopathic, Orthopedic, Chiropractors, and Naturopaths.

This program is dedicated to providing knowledge for informed choice and responsibility in personal health care and health promotion.

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NC Annual Music Festival Benefiting the Playground Fund

By Sandra Fairchild

Mark your calendar and get ready for the Annual Musical Festival on Friday, May 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Nueces Canyon Elem. Gym. This year’s Festival will be a Variety Show with music from the 1920’s to the present. The participants of the show are Nueces Canyon students from Pre-K through High School, faculty, and staff.

We want to thank all of the businesses that are sponsoring us. · Bear Creek Fudge- gift basket · Avon/ Lorenza- gift basket · Ben’s Beverage Barn-$30 gift card · Big Oak River Camp-$100 cash for 4 gift cards

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· Casa Sifuentes · King Well Service · Suzie Quilts We are selling raffle tickets to buy costumes for the Festival. We have two raffles. One raffle is for a $100.00 gift card to Wal-Mart and the other raffle will be for all the prizes given away during the Show. The students will be selling the raffles or you can come by the school and purchase them.

Tickets will be sold at the door the night of the Festival. All proceeds left over from the raffles and all the admissions will go to the Playground Fund.

Concert & Sight-Reading Contest

By Band Director Freddy Falcon

The Nueces Canyon High School Band does it again. SWEEPSTAKES! On March 5th the Nueces Canyon High School Band traveled to Fredericksburg High School for the UIL Region 11 Concert & Sight-Reading Competition.

Other bands that competed in 1A were D’Hanis, Brackett, Charlotte, Sabinal, Stacey Lackland ,LaPryor, Harper and Rocksprings. The Pride of Pantherland performed very well receiving a Division I (Superior) rating on both Concert and Sightreading. This earned the band a Sweepstakes trophy for their efforts.

A band must have scored at an overall superior level in marching competition earlier in the school year as well as superior in both concert competition and sight reading competition to earn the Sweepstakes rating. Congratulations go

out to these talented musicians!

Band members include Xavier Acosta, Destiny Tinsley, Saul Aguilar, Ethan Tinsley, Christopher Bejarano, Joana Valenzuela, Caroline Boyle, Natalie Vargulish, Tabetha Boyle, Micah Vernor, Mandie Carabajal, Winston Walker, Victoria Carabajal, Ozzie Watters, Emily Carnes, Malory Whipkey, Carl Cook, Amanda White, Nick DelaRosa, Elizabeth White, Isaiah Deleon, Joseph White, Natalia Deleon, Vivica White, Will Evans, Landrie Williams, Cres Falcon, Aspen Winston, James Floyd, Angela Galindo, Zenaida Galindo, Bailey Gober, Jose Gonzales, Priscilla Gonzales, Hailey Gore, Ashley Harmon, Marcus Harrington, Garrett Howton, Danielle Irwin, Gabriella Irwin, Brandee Jones, Lacee Jones, Daymon Joy, Tyler Kilroy, Hailey Luce, Reagan Luce, Eli Ludlow, Anthony

Martinez, Nikki Milliorn, Damien Ornelas, Britney Pannell, Shelby Pannell, Kristol Perez, Jordan Phillips, Meagan Prather, Nikki Ramirez, Joshua Rodriguez, Myah Rodriguez, Samantha Rodriguez, Roy Schexnider, Tyanna Schexnider, Joshua Shearer, Nathaniel Shearer, Alisabeth Threadgill, and Samantha Threadgill.

The students take great pride and work really hard rehearsing numerous hours in preparation for this important event. Mr. Falcon would like to thank bus drivers Mr. Joe Valenzuela, Mr. Steve Smith and sponsors Mr. Louis Ray Webb, Mrs. Jana Valenzuela and Mrs. Gracie Falcon for all their help. Congratulations once again to all these fine students for all their hard work and special thanks to our parents, teachers, and administration for their continued support.

THSCA Academic All State Athletes Named

By Coach Charlie Marquardt

The THSCA basketball academic all state teams were announced Monday, March 17 for the 2013-14 season. The Nueces Canyon Panthers are proud to announce that Isaiah DeLeon and Dakota Davila were both awarded 1st Team All State. Both are well deserving of the award as they strive for excellence in the classroom as well as athletic competition.

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Nueces Canyon High School conducts a program for students with above average potential in academic and creativeproductive thinking skills areas in grades 7-12. The gifted education program is designed to challenge students to accelerate

above and beyond the regular school curriculum.

Anyone wishing to nominate a student believed to be an intellectually or creatively gifted learner is encouraged to come by the high school office and complete the

necessary forms. Those students nominated will go through a screening procedure that requires special testing. At the time of nomination, parents will be requested to grant permission for this testing. All nominations are due March 24, 2014.

Stay Ahead of Cybercriminals: Use Caution and Common Sense Online (BPT) - Cybercrime is everywhere these days. It happens in the dead of night, in broad daylight, in homes, hotels, restaurants and airports.

In fact, due to the explosion of online transactions, social media and mobile technology, it can happen almost anywhere at any time. The good news, however, is that it doesn’t take a computer genius to protect yourself and your family from the proliferation of cyber criminals who are running scams or seeking to steal your identity.

Cybercriminals victimized 71 million people in the United States in 2012, according to a recent report by the electronic security company Symantec.

The problem has become so bad that FBI Director Robert Muller expects cybercrime to eventually overtake both terrorism and counter intelligence as his agency’s No. 1 crime-fighting priority.

“Cybercrime has become a national plague that can damage us all ,” says Don Culpepper, who specializes in family safety and security at Fireman’s Fund. “But much of the time it’s our own online behavior that opens us up to crime. By changing the way we interact online, by becoming more aware of our behavior, we can take a huge step toward becoming cyber secure.”

By refraining from giving out personal information, you can keep your accounts and identity safe from fraud and theft. Never give out any personal information via email, the telephone or through the mail unless you are 100 percent certain that the person or organization you’re dealing with is legitimate and you have initiated the contact.

“Your greatest tool to protect yourself and your family from fraud of all kinds, including cybercrime and Internet fraud, is common sense,” Culpepper says.

“Trust your instincts and if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.”

Tips for staying cyber secure: * Provision your home Wi-Fi router with a

high-level encrypted firewall and make it undiscoverable. * Monitor you children’s social network and mobile computing activity, and stay up-todate on privacy settings. * Make certain that you’re adequately insured to withstand a loss. * Use sophisticated passwords and update them regularly.

Still, there are times when even savvy Internet users can be vulnerable to crime.

Fake pop-up alerts that claim your computer has been hacked or is infected with a virus direct you to third-party websites that ask for personal information or direct you to download an actual piece of malware.

These programs can run through your computer looking for personal information to send back to the criminals. Many of these programs look legitimate. If you’re not familiar with the program that has

popped up on your computer, simply close it without clicking on any links.

Companies you interact with, such as banks and retail stores, transfer your information digitally. If those companies’ networks are compromised, then your personal information is at risk. Private

information you use to identify yourself like usernames, birthdays and even the answers to personal questions can be collected from a compromised system to commit fraud.

“Wi-Fi networks can be especially vulnerable to hacking, particularly public networks that many of us rely on daily,” Culpepper says.

Once criminals have this information, they are able to do all sorts of damage. They can get driver’s licenses or other identification in your name, access your bank accounts, open utility accounts, apply for jobs and apartments in your name and even take out loans.

Once your identity has been stolen, it is very difficult to stop the damage, but here are a few steps you should take immediately upon discovering the fraud: * Monitor your credit report and place a fraud alert on your file with one of the three major credit reporting agencies: Equifax, TransUnion or Experian. * Close the accounts you suspect have been tampered with or opened fraudulently. * File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission. * Create a police report.

In addition, many insurance companies offer policies that can help you recover from the ravages of identity theft. Typical coverage can include attorney fees, new loan application fees, lost income as a result of missing work to deal with the identity theft, among other things.

“While it seems like cybercriminals are always one step ahead of our security counter measures, there are things we can do to stay safe,” Culpepper says. “Use common sense, stay alert and regularly install and update the security software on your computers and mobile devices.”

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Civic Club The Sabinal Civic Club will have a bingo on Saturday from 3 to 6 pm. They will have $5 hamburger plates with chips and a drink and bingos will be $10 for 12 games. A love seat will also be auctioned off. Proceeds go to the scholarship fund.

Vanderpool Benefit The Tim Ahrens family benefit is scheduled for March 29. Sponsors are the Utopia, Vanderpool, and Tarpley Volunteer Fire Departments and Search and Rescue Units.

Bar-be-que plates go on sale at noon at the intersection of Highway 187 and Farm to Market 337. Donations are accepted also.

Contact information is at 966-2435.

Horse Owners Workshop Sabinal Grain is sponsoring a horse owners workshop on April 8 beginning at 6 pm at Horton Park in the Rodeo Area. If you missed the Purena Checkerboard Square workshop for the show animals, it was very good. If you are interested in horses, have horses, or just love horses, don’t miss this opportunity.

DAAS Presentation Albanie and Her Fellows are a jazz and swing group from Austin who play 1940’s music. The group is composed of singer and guitarist Albanie Falletta; David Jelleman on the cornet; Jon Doyle on clarinet; Mike Pitsley on trombone; Jamie Cummins on guitar; and Ryan Gould on upright bass. The group can take us back to the 1940’s and keep your toes tapping to the music Combination VBS First Baptist Church and First United Methodist will host a joint Vacation Bible School June 9 through 20 at First Baptist.

Work nights to prepare the materials used begin Tuesday, from 6 to 7:30 pm. They will be held each Tuesday until all is ready.

First Baptist Four youth returned from a week long experience at Camp Eagle near Rocksprings. All had a great time.

A new Women’s Bible Study will begin on March 24 at 6 pm. Facilitator will be Annette Horton. It will run seven weeks.

First United Methodist The Lenten lunch and study group continues to meet from 11:30 to 1 pm. This is a do-it-yourself sack lunch with Pastor Leighanne Brechin leading the study.

All graduating seniors will be honored at a luncheon on March 30 immediately following the service. This is earlier than

usual due to the pending constrution of new classrooms and an upgraded kitchen.

St. Patrick Catholic The Way of the Cross is held every Friday at 6 pm. Mass follows at 6:30 pm. Also all Fridays during Lent are days of abstainance.

A raffle is currently underway. Contact Maria Banda for tickets. The drawing will be held May 4. Among the many prizes is an IPad Mini and gift certificates.

The Park Wild Hog Festival is staring us in the face, the bathrooms are in the process of getting roofs in place. Kevin Gear of Hondo started on the job Tuesday morning. He will be finished by Friday. Director of Public Works Kevin Persyn can then complete the job. So, if you have made a bet that the project won’t be done in time, don’t collect your money yet.

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Mayor louis A. Landeros, Jr. called the regular meeting of the sabinal city council to order at 7:00 p.m. On March 10, 2014, with the following aldermen, staff and visitors present: Chuck Van Pelt, Mike Nuckles, Linda Musquiz, Nancy Alvarado, Alma Martinez, Eloisa Muniz, Jesus Reyes, Betty Jo Harris, Kevin Persyn, Billie Franklin, Luciano & Martha Castaneda, Juan Gutierrez, Dorothy Howard, Javier R. Flores and Bobby Mc Intosh.

The invocation was led by Betty Jo Harris; the pledge to the United States flag was led by Mayor Landeros. On a motion by Musquiz and second by Van Pelt, all six voted to approve the accounts payable and interim bills as presented. There were no persons signed up to speak.

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by Musquiz, all six voted to approve the minutes of the February 10 and

24, 2014 minutes with one spelling correction (02/10/14). Kevin Persyn gave the public works report. Muniz stated that she had been to the landfill twice but gotten no receipt. She also asked that the garbage men stand her garbage cans upright. Jesus Reyes gave the police report. Betty Jo harris gave the financial reports. Mayor Landeros talked about the send-off yesterday for one of our young men who is entering the marines. He stated he is happy to see the community coming together to lift each other up, especially the young men who are serving our county and also veterans. Javier Flores gave the report on the park committee that have agreed to serve-Juan Gutierrez, Javier Flores, Betty Mathis, Rose Alvarado and Kevin Persyn. On a motion by Muniz and second by Musquiz, all six voted to approve the names on the committee. The next item on the agenda was annexation

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of properties outside the city limits.

A type a general law city can only annex, as a rule, after being petitioned by the property owners in the area to be annexed. Musquiz stated that it looks like a three year process. There was no action. On a motion by Van Pelt and second by Nuckles, all six voted to appoint Kevin Persyn as code compliance officer and Luis Martinez as deputy code compliance officer.

The last item on the agenda was about priorities regarding code compliance.

Discussed were junk cars, weeds, delapidated buildings. Billie Franklin stated that she is thrilled to see the council going in the right direction.

Thank you. Landeros asked the individual aldermen to look in their wards for the most pressing needs as applies to code complinance. There was no action taken. On a motion by Muniz and second by Alvarado, all six voted to adjourn at 8:20 p.m.

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Part of Witt family came to Kerr County in 1852

by Irene Van Winkle

Gerald and Jean Witt often sit and shell the juicy pecans from their Another ancestor, Pleasant “Pleas” Mills, married Sarah Ann Cole. orchard at the old Witt homeplace a few miles from Camp Verde They were the parents of Gerald’s father’s mother, Huldah Octavia heading toward Center Point. The house they inhabit used to sit a Mills, who married James Monroe Witt’s son, Joseph Denton Witt. lot closer to nearby Verde Creek, The family had come through but thanks to patience, a little steam Madison, Refugio and Bee counties engine that could, and a refusal to as they made their way to the Hill destroy the historic ancestral home, Country, arriving in 1883. they’re happy as clams!

At that time, the home place was Twenty years ago, Gerald wrote owned by another entity, and the land the well-known book about area was part of the early Kneeland Taylor families, “The History of Eastern grant.

Kerr County,” a copy of which is “Very few people listed in the old now harder to find than hen’s teeth. surveys ever lived on the land they He has been a member of the Kerr owned,” Gerald said. “Pleas was County Historical Society and an the first white settler to live on this avid genealogist. He has catalogued land.” local cemeteries, and this spring he Kneeland Taylor is buried in the will teach two related classes for mass grave at Goliad; his heirs ClubEd. received 1,600 acres for his service “Always look for the grain of truth,” to the Republic of Texas.

Gerald said, in the hunt for one’s Pleas originally bought the old Witt roots. homestead, settling here in 1883. He The large Witt clan, whose homeplace was between Camp Verde and Center Point, Part of Gerald’s family came to Kerr gathers for a portrait in the early 1900s. Shown here, seated in front, from left, are: had moved from Rockport, where he County in 1852. Long before then, Gerald Witt’s great-great grandmother, Nancy Hamilton Witt (1826-1909), infant had lived since the Civil War. Pleas, Prentice Witt (Gerald’s father), Maude Witt Surber (holding one baby, with two the early Witts came to America other he added, was always heading farther unnamed children), and, at far right, James Monroe Witt (1835-1935) and his from England, through Virginia wife, California “Callie” Asbury Denton (1849-1926), who came to Kerr County and farther west. He was originally with her siblings and mother’s family, the McFaddins, when she was a toddler. and then on to Texas and the Hill from Rapides Parish, Louisiana.

At rear are, from left (holding Prentice), Hulda Mills Witt, Fred Witt, James Witt, Country.

Orphaned at age 9, Pleas also had Joseph Denton Witt, James Surber and William Witt.

“I had my genetic history tested four brothers. An older brother, through the DNA Project,” Gerald said, “and everything points to James, had a disability, and the brothers took turns taking care of our family coming from southern England, the London or Brighton him. James is buried in Center Point cemetery. area.”

Joseph Denton Witt bought the land from his father-in-law in 1908 He’s Irish on his (mother’s, Annie Mae) Calhoun side of the family. — 100 years ago — and Pleas went back to Rockport.

Her grandparents were Robert Perry and Elizabeth Ruth Calhoun “He didn’t inherit that land,” Gerald said. “He paid for it.”

Reeves. His mother’s brother, Jack, was Connie Reeve’s husband.

Gerald and Jean still make good use of the original facilities that the The late Connie Reeves was a famous horsewoman who was a Witts established. “There’s an old well, about 20 feet deep, by the legend in West Kerr County and became inducted into the Cowgirl’s creek that Pleas Mills dug. We always test it for E. coli, but we still Hall of Fame. She died in 2003 at the age of 101 after being thrown use the water. It’s pumped up through a pipe that goes under the road, from her favorite horse, Dr. Pepper, at Camp Waldemar, where she with a pump installed by my dad in the late 1940s. It’s better than the taught equestrian skills for 67 years. water up here by the house.” The home itself, he said, although it has Gerald’s also related to the Mills family, as well as the Dentons and been expanded and renovated, originally also sat down by the creek.

McFad(d)ins. Throw in some Polish names like Dugosh, Kalka and “They moved it up this hill using a steam engine. Every day, they’d Kaspersczyk, and it’s a mixed soup. Actually, it can be called just a turn on the engine and move it up a little bit, until they got it here,” truly American heritage. he said. Joseph’s children included Gerald’s father Prentice, Elsie Spelled both ways — Witt and Whitt — the families are related, (who married Jim DeVore and daughter is Eleanor Baker), Morris, going back to four brothers in the 1800s, when two dropped the Brent, who was killed at Fort Verde from being kicked by a mule, and “h.” He confirmed this after finding “Ancestors and Descendants of Woodrow, who never married.

William Whitt-1776-1850,” by David F. Whitt.

Charles Dugosh, who owned the flying service at the Kerrville James Monroe Witt’s father, Isaac, was born in Alabama. His father, Airport, is Gerald’s mother’s cousin. That side of the family was one John, moved to Jackson Co., where he had three boys — Joseph, of the first Polish families in Panna Maria (meaning Virgin Mary, so Isaac (who married Rachel Meek), and Elijah. named by its founder, Father Leo Moczygemba), four miles north “We think (the elder) Isaac was killed between Tennessee and Texas,” of Karnes City. Later, 13 families left Panna Maria and moved to Gerald said. “He had sold his property in Tennessee and was coming Bandera. Begun in 1854, Panna Maria is the oldest permanent Polish out here with his wife, Nancy Jane Hamilton. He had some money, settlement in the U.S. but fewer than 100 people live there now. apparently, but he never showed up in Texas.”

Gerald said he had traveled to Rosmierz in Poland near the Nazi For years, Gerald said, Elijah Witt, Isaac’s grandfather, who died in death camp, Auschwitz.

Jefferson Co., Tennessee in 1806, was the village blacksmith, but Robert Reeves was a Civil War veteran who joined up to serve in the in his will, he left items not normally used by a blacksmith, Gerald 11th (Confederate) Cavalry out of Sherman, Texas. said. “In his property, he had 92 gallons of whiskey, vats and all the “He was wounded in the left shoulder at Murfreesboro, Tenn., about equipment, they say.”

60 miles southeast of Nashville,” Gerald said. “He never could use his Although he can’t think of anyone in his family really stepping left arm much after that, and he collected a Confederate pension.” outside the law, Gerald said his uncle, William T. “Skeet” Witt, was Gerald said that his great-grandmother, Sarah Ann Cole, who was the almost an outlaw. At 18 years of age, he left the farm on Cherry Creek 12th of 13 children, had deep Texas roots. and was headed for Arizona. He came through the infamous town of “There is a monument eight miles north of Vidor (outside Beaumont) Langtry where Judge Roy Bean had long held sway, dispensing his honoring John Cole, who came here before Texas became a republic own brand of justice. and settled between the Sabine and Nechez Rivers,” Gerald said.

“There was some kind of gunfight with a bunch of outlaws,” Gerald His father, Prentice (Gerald’s real name is Prentice Gerald), was said. “Will ran into an abandoned cabin to hide from them, and a Kerr County Commissioner in Precinct 2. Prentice, who died in crawled up into the chimney and hung there as the men began to 1964, was a well-known wool buyer for many years. search the cabin. It had to be a pretty big chimney for him to get in it. “He bought for the Bandera County Ranch and Farmers Association” Apparently, the outlaws didn’t see him, and luckily, they didn’t try to Gerald said. “The wool house he owned was where the Mesa Bronze start a fire. They left, and Will made a safe escape.” foundry is in Center Point.”

Will became the sheriff of Greenlee County, Ariz. in the 1920s, and Born at Secor Hospital in Kerrville, Gerald had other siblings: Gloria then was elected to the state’s House of Representatives during its Goodwin, a librarian at the Ingram School district for 23 years; his 10th legislature. In 1911, Gerald’s great-grandmother, California brother, Joe Dell, works for Central Freight; and Kathy Fulgim is a — “Callie” (Mrs. James Monroe Witt) Asbury Denton — wrote teacher in Abilene, as is Gloria’s daughter. in the Center Point News that she was “the oldest living settler of Gerald attended school in Center Point, where he played six-man Kerr County,” and claimed to be the granddaughter of Kentucky football as a running back and defensive safety. His coach was frontiersman Daniel Boone.

Butch Coleman, a member of the famed 1936 Tivy High School Most of her story was accurate, but that part nagged at Gerald for championship team. “I was offered one scholarship, and that was to years, and he eventually found out it was not true. The search began play football at Wharton Jr. College.” As much as he loved the home his journey into his ancestral roots that took him far and wide, and place, Gerald said he found out early on that he couldn’t really make eventually told him that he was related to Daniel Boone’s mother, a good living doing what his ancestors had done to survive modern Sarah Morgan. There was that little grain of truth! times.

The Texas Historical marker at Center Point Cemetery —which also “I could see that farming was hard work with long hours and no boasts the largest number (now 33) of Texas Rangers buried there — guarantee of pay,” Gerald said, so he chose a profession that he had mentions that Callie’s mother, Elizabeth McFaddin Denton, settled craved since a child — aviation. here in 1852. She arrived with her brother, Elias A. McFaddin, who Along the way, Gerald met Jean Holloway, who came from Bay City later was one of the first five Kerr County commissioners. in Matagorda County. He went to Lamar University in Beaumont for Gerald said that apparently, Callie’s husband, James, didn’t like one semester, “but all I wanted to do was fly, and they did not teach farming but lived on a farm. He was a circuit-riding preacher, and that in college,” he said. held services in brush arbors, a common practice in outlying rural “They called him Gerald the Jet in school,” Jean said. parts when settlers were so spread out. In her recollections, she In 1957, he quit college and then, eligible for the draft, he said he related her ancestral past back to her father, Thomas, of Kentucky, talked to a U.S. Air Force recruiter, who mentioned the Aviation and her grandfather, David.

Cadet Program.

“He (David) was one of the heroic little band that crossed the “I kept passing all the tests, and in 1959, I got in,” he said.

Delaware in December, 1776, with Washington and was in the Then came preflight training at Lackland AF Base, primary training battle of Trenton. ... He was at the siege of Yorktown and capture in Bainbridge Georgia, and then pilot training at Vance AFB in of Cornwallis and his army, and ... immigrated to the West and took Oklahoma. part in most of the Indian wars that attended the first settlement of After Gerald graduated in 1960, he and Jean got married, and after Kentucky and in a close fight with an Indian was wounded with a working as the youngest pilot on KC135s (refueling jets at 28,000 feet tomahawk that rendered him an invalid for life.” and 255 knots) for a few years, he returned to civilian opportunities.

Callie came to Texas when she was two, with her mother, two Jean finished her training as a nurse during the time Gerald was in brothers (Joseph, the oldest who was 8, and David), three sisters, her Air Force pilot training. After their marriage, she attended the Fine mother’s uncle, E.A. McFaddin and several slaves. Sadly, two of her Arts Academy in Houston. kin were murdered in 1860.

“Military life was not for me,” Gerald said. “The only way you “(David) and his uncle, Alfred McFaddin, were down in the valley could get ahead was to fly a desk. I hated administration, and I didn’t near Brownsville,” Gerald said. “They were captured by a group of want to give up flying.” By 1964, he found work as a pilot for Delta Mexicans, and hung inside a tent. They had been out by themselves, Airlines, and stayed there until he retired in 1996. One of his most and nobody really knows what they were doing there. Probably memorable passengers, he said, was Billy Graham. conducting business. In 1850, three McFadin brothers were in Texas “It was about 3 o’clock in the morning on a flight from New York and were well known in that part of the state. The Mexicans didn’t to Nice,” Gerald said. “I walk out of the cockpit and I hear this know who they had killed, but they were also never caught.” unmistakable voice. ‘Good morning, Captain.’ I will never forget that Her older brother, Joseph, was in the Civil War, never married and voice. He was on his way to Monaco to visit his daughter. We talked died young. He’s buried on the old Denton place, about halfway to for a couple of minutes, but I don’t think I said anything important.

Comfort on Homilius Road, Gerald said.

I just listened.” The couple’s son, David, is a pilot, too; he flew an According to another family genealogist, besides Callie’s inaccuracy airbus A300 (with Gerald as co-pilot) to England. about Daniel Boone, something else puzzled Gerald. She was correct They also have a daughter, Marla McCarty. about her grandfather David Denton, with whom she never had any For anyone getting started in genealogy, Gerald has a few pointers: contact, and she lived with her McFaddin mother and McFaddin Stay flexible. Not everything written down is true. One error uncles. Yet she would not claim Elias B. McFaddin as her other perpetrates another. grandfather.

Which inevitably leads to: “Expect the unexpected!”

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Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Irma Valenzuela

O B I T U A R I E S

Joyce Wilson Boone Trevino

Joan Keeney

March 15, 2014

(January 20, 1932 - March 15, 2014)

(October 15, 1938 - March 13, 2014)

Irma Valenzuela, 55, of Crane, a special education teacher at Crane ISD for 30 years, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2014, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Visitation will be March 16th and 17th at ShafferNichols Funeral Home and a rosary will be said at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 17th. Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 19th at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Camp Wood with Father Sady Santana officiating.

Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Camp Wood, Texas.

Arrangements are by Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home of Crane and Nelson Funeral Home of Camp Wood.

Irma was born in Camp Wood, Texas and, after obtaining a Bachelor of Education from Angelo State University, moved to Crane, where she resided for 33 years. A silent warrior, Irma’s faith and positive attitude were never ending. We salute and will always remember her for a life of remarkable achievements as an educator, mentor, and most importantly as a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend and adored wife of the late and much missed Tomas Valenzuela Jr., who preceded her in death.

SURVIVORS: Daughter, Anna Alicia Tarin and son-in-law Philip Tarin of Crane; son, Thomas Anthony Valenzuela of Crane; grandchildren, Christian and Adam Tarin of Crane; father and mother, Gaudencio and Lucinda Hidalgo of Camp Wood; sister, Gloria Arebalos of Rocksprings; brothers, Daniel Hidalgo of Midland, Stevan Hidalgo of Georgetown, Antonio Hidalgo, Gregorio Hidalgo and Jesse Hidalgo of Camp Wood.

Irma was preceded in death by two of her sisters, Rosa and Manuela Hidalgo.

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Joyce Wilson Boone Trevino of Uvalde passed away on March 15, 2014 at her residence at the age of 82. She was born on January 20, 1932 in De Queen, AR to Ocie and Florence (Miller) Wilson. She married Daniel Trevino in Mexico on July 15, 1959. She is survived by her husband of 54 years; five daughters, Cindy Manning and husband Gary of Dallas; Ronda Trevino of Kerrville; and Carolyn Scott and husband Dennis, Shirley Baxter and husband Bill, and Stacey Castillo and husband George all of Uvalde; two sons, Daniel Travis Trevino and Michael Trevino and wife Esperanza, both of Uvalde; 18 granchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Jackson Wayne Boone; two sisters; three brothers; one grandson; and one great-granddaughter. A prayer service will be held on Monday at 7:00 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at 3:00 PM in Leakey Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mark Morales, Alex “AJ” Morales, Dewayne Scott, Tommy Scott, Chris Vara, and Renaldo “RJ” Castillo. Honorary pallbearers will be George Castillo, Jr., Jonathan Morales, G.W. Manning and Hector Salazar

Joan Keeney, age 75, of Center Point, previously of Sabinal, Texas went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 13, 2014. Joan was born October 15, 1938 in Uvalde, Texas, the oldest of three siblings of Leslie and Irene Connell. Joan is survived by daughters Debi Alderson of San Antonio, Cissy and husband Martin Foster of Sabinal, Sondra Keeney of Kerrville; brother Johnny Connell and wife Dolores of Sabinal; ten grandchildren, Bridgette and husband Keith Bilski of Houston, Kessa and husband Greg Payne of Waco, Jerod and Kendyl of Sabinal and Cody Foster of Lake Jackson, Shawn Keeney of Kerrville, Mason, Brandon, Nicole and Tylon Keeney of Montana; ten greatgrandchildren; and three nieces. Joan is preceded in death by parents, Leslie and Irene Connell; son, Chuck Keeney; brother, Don Connell; nephew, Daunt Lee Connell. The memorial service was held on March 16, 2014 at the First Baptist Church of Sabinal. It is requested that memorials be made to First Baptist Church of Sabinal. Arrangements are under the personal care of Wrights Funeral Parlor of Kerrville, Texas.

Contrasting Views Concerning Bible Interpretation Bible readers come in various shapes and sizes. One fellow just picks up his Bible and opens it to a random page and reads whichever passage his eye falls upon first. He believes that somehow the Spirit is guiding his hand when he opens to that page. Another person begins reading his Bible from the very first page and intends to read all the way through to the last page. He soon realizes that his Bible is not a typical book with an easy-flowing story from front to back. When he begins to read the ‘begats’ in just the fifth chapter of his Bible (Genesis 5) he struggles with those names and by the time he gets to the eleventh chapter (Genesis 11) he gives up. He concludes that the Bible is just too difficult for anyone except those who have gone to a seminary or ‘Bible college’ somewhere.

A serious Bible student tries to explain to these Bible readers that their approach to Bible study in each of their methods is haphazard and can even be dangerous! What happens if the first guy decides that he is going to obey the Lord in whatever He says and he happens to open his Bible to the last part of Matthew 27:

5 and reads, “…and went and hanged himself.” He then opens randomly to the last part of Luke 10:37, “…Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.” And finally he randomly reads John 13:27, “…What thou doest, do quickly.” If he obeyed these passages literally, his approach would be disastrous! This is surely not what God intended when He gave man His Word.

The first man decides that he will read his Bible more carefully.

He reads Proverbs 5:15 – 18 where the Holy Spirit has revealed “Drink water from your own cistern, and running water from your own well. Should your fountains be dispersed abroad, streams of water in the streets? Let them be only your own, and not for strangers with you. Let your fountain be blessed.” He is impressed that God is teaching about being good stewards of nature’s resources to the ancient Israelites.

The Bible student explains that this man has made a common mistake in his Bible reading – he has failed to look at the CONTEXT of the passages that he just read. The writer of this proverb (Solomon – Proverbs 1:1) is giving advice about

There is no charge for obituaries in The Hill Country Herald Charlie Gant Evangelist - Real County Church (830) 232 4777 P.O. Box 837, Leakey, TX 78873 charliegant@hotmail.com

how to avoid an adulterous woman (Proverbs 5:1-3). Verses 15 through 20 tell a young man to let his own wife be his only sexual interest: “Let your fountain be blessed, and rejoice with the wife of your youth. As a loving deer and a graceful doe, let her breasts satisfy you at all times; and always be enraptured with her love. For why should you, my son, be enraptured by an immoral woman, and be embraced in the arms of a seductress?”

This method of Bible reading is the only reliable way to read and understand what God intends for man to understand.

Whenever context is considered in every Bible passage the average Bible reader will understand more than one who has attended some special school and does not consider the context.

Try this for yourself: open your Bible to Isaiah 14:12–15 and try and determine who “Lucifer” is (in the King James Version or the New King James Version). When you have finished, read verses 3 – 11 and verses 16 – 23 and see if the context helps. Context is king when reading your Bible. If I can help you, please contact me and let’s study together. Thanks.

Hidden Treasure Tracy Renee Lee

When I was a young girl, I loved scavenger hunts. At a party, I would receive a list of ordinary things to collect from neighbors homes, along with one or two not so ordinary things. The party host would divide the partygoers into small groups and off we would go on our own little treasure hunt. Once we had collected all of the items; or, at the appointed time if we had not collected every item, we would return to the party home and compare treasures. It was a very fun game filled with thrills of treasure seeking.

As an adult, I have a daughter who loves scavenger hunts of a different nature. She is a teenage Genealogist sleuth. She combs the internet, lists, books, old letters, documents and any other thing she can put her hands on, seeking information on our ancestral lineage. When she finds her treasure, she is filled with excitement and happiness. I have seen her diligently search for one bit of information for years on end, meeting one disappointment after another. She remains ever conscientious though, knowing that if she remains focused and ever hopeful, her search will find success.

She has much more faith in the process than I. When I was an intern for my professional license, I worked at a very old funeral home in Dallas, TX. The building was huge and had those six feet wide columns across the front porch. One day

at work, I set about clearing out an old bookcase upon which sat a large collection of lovely leather bound books. I would estimate that there were at least 40 of these books on the shelves. They were very old, and some were showing signs of deterioration. I asked the Funeral Director in Charge (FDIC) what he would have me do with these old, dusty, musty smelling, leather bound books.

He said, “Just through them away; I don’t know why we have them.” His remarks startled me, and I have never forgotten them.

These old leather bound books dating back to the 1800’s were hand written ledgers, containing the vital statistics and personal impressions of the FDIC of every person this funeral home had buried for over 100 years. Can you imagine coming across such a trove of hidden information?

My mother was a genealogist. Perhaps that is where my daughter inherits such passion for her skill. I remember my mother taking trips to the Deep South to visit old cathedrals in search for lost information in her family lineage. Instead of spending our summers as our friends did, on the coast or at amusement parks, my siblings and I were packed into my mother’s station wagon to visit old relatives and catholic priests all summer. We would return to our home just in time for school to begin. Each day after school, we would sit and work on our studies. My mother would sit at the dining room table with us. She would comb through her newly acquired documents in search for illusive ancestral linkage.

She, like my daughter, would revel when she would find her bits

of hidden treasure.

While writing this story this morning, I have placed a phone call to the old funeral home in Dallas where I interned. The secretary has not yet arrived at work, so I have left a message for her. I pray those old leather bound books filled with lost treasure have not been destroyed as the FDIC suggested. I hope to rescue them and digitize them so that if there is a genealogist out there searching for a lost member of their family, they might find their treasure through my efforts.Before becoming a funeral practitioner, I did not know about these books. My mother would have jumped for joy if she had ever come across such a hidden treasure. I hope that if you are searching for lost genealogical records, this information might help you find your lost loved ones.

When I was a young girl, I loved scavenger hunts. Gone are the days that I searched for common items. I am now embarking on a hunt for hidden genealogical treasure, and mortuaries are my oyster.

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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Dub’s Corner I’ve been reminded too many times in the last few years just how short and unpredictable life can be. I know that some of you won’t believe this but there have been many times here lately that words just escape me. My emotions have been so intense right below the surface that words just couldn’t come out, and it’s probably just as well that they didn’t. The good news is that while everyone has their own cross to bear, the people of this community do not hesitate to bend down and lend you a hand when you need it, which brings me to the point of this letter.

I’d like to say thank you THANK YOU to Clovis Boatright and his family who were first on the scene when my brother Gary passed away. Clovis kept my mother from seeing my brother in the condition he was in until I arrived. Words just can’t describe how much I appreciate that.

THANK YOU to the Real County deputies

by Dub Su�le

that quickly arrived on the scene and took control of the situation in a very professional manner. Our local law enforcement personnel work long hard hours to keep our community safe, and they do their job well.

THANK YOU to the EMS professionals that arrived almost simultaneously with law enforcement. Diane Rogers and her assistant knew exactly what needed to be done and they did it quickly. This community is blessed to have such a dedicated EMS community.

I will never be able to say THANK YOU enough to Fred McNiel. He is the one that alerted me to the situation, and he accompanied me to the scene. He was there at my side every step of the way, spending the better part of an hour rolling up his sleeves helping to clean up the scene. THANK YOU Fred. You are a true

friend!

THANK YOU Ginger Perkins and all the ladies of the Eastern Star for organizing the meal for the family on the day of the service. Its time like these when we are reminded just how close knit our fraternal organizations are. Kathy and I regard the Perkins family as our family, and I am not surprised that Ginger, Hershell, and their entire family were and are there for us. That’s special.

THANK YOU Faye Schneemann and Sue Halbardier. You are family, and you conducted yourself as such. My mother needed family, and you girls have been there for her. It’s not enough to say that I appreciate it, but I don’t know what else to say.

THANK YOU Brother Doug Smith for delivering a beautiful service. Too often the clergy is taken for granted, and I just want to let you know that I don’t. I will never forget your act of brotherly love and kindness for giving comfort to my grieving family. You said the right things, at the right time, to the right people.

FSA Celebrates American Agriculture Producers on National Ag Day – March 25th

THANK YOU to the staff of Nelson Funeral Home for taking much of the stress out of a very difficult time.

Last but not least, THANK YOU to everyone that brought food to the house, attended the service, sent flowers or made contributions to the American Cancer Society and the EMS. The outpouring of love, affection, and sympathy was and is simply unbelievable.

If I have overlooked anyone, I apologize. It is not intentional. There are so many of you that did so much that it’s impossible for me to name or even remember you all. Believe it or not, I’m only human. You know who you are, and the Good Lord knows too. That should be enough.

We are all fortunate to be able to live here in the Frio Canyon. Thousands travel here every year to take in our cool clear waters, clean air, and mountain scenery, but I don’t think it’s the scenery that makes it such a special place.

I’m convinced that it’s the people of the Frio Canyon that are incomparable. May God bless each and every one of you.

Dub

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USDA is proud to stand behind the producers who rise before dawn 365 days a year in order to put food on the table for 7 billion people.

“We recognize the importance of agriculture and hope that the recent passage of a new Farm Bill is a sign that 2014 will be a ‘banner year for the industry,” said Canales. There is no better way to show our support for farmers and ranchers than to begin implementing a new Farm Bill - legislation that will provide farmers, ranchers and consumers alike supportive results.”

While the American economy is rebounding and gaining strength, the agricultural economy has remained strong and at its best.

Looking ahead, the U.S. has seen a trend towards aging farmers; however, according to the recent Census of Agriculture, the nation is beginning to reverse that trend. There is an increase in the number of farmers under the age of 35.

And although the agriculture industry promises a bright future,

many farmers and ranchers are still recovering from natural disasters that occurred this year, including the continuing drought. Fortunately, these producers were still able to grow the commodities that Americans rely on in order to remain a foodsecure nation. Our farmers and ranchers have also continued their legacy of protecting natural resources and environmentally sensitive land through the use of conservation programs.

Please join FSA in celebrating America’s farmers and ranchers – a selfless group of individuals who make up less than two percent of the world’s population. They feed our country and make our nation secure. And, they supply quality foods to the rest of the world’s seven billion people.

From the clothes we wear, the foods we eat, the fuel we burn and the agricultural byproducts we use daily, American agriculture adds to the quality of our lives.

None of the contributions of U.S. farmers and ranchers should be taken for granted, because no one can live without agriculture.

Ag Day is a project of the Agriculture Council of America. For further Ag Day information and events visit www.agday.org. For information on programs administered by FSA, please contact your local FSA office or visit us online at www.fsa.usda.gov.

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Wednesday, March 19, 2014

GRANNY’S KITCHEN BACK TO BASICS....Paleo-Diet

by Elaine Padgett Carnegie

For the next 3 weeks we are going to feature real BACK TO BASICS COOKING. Known as Paleo-Diet. Don’t miss it!

There is a time and a place for being really strict with your diet, like when you have food sensitivities... For everyone else who’s trying to live a long, healthy life AND have fun while doing it, give yourself a break sometimes and eat what feeds your soul. It’s good for two reasons. One, you get to live a little. And two, the bloating or headache or (enter symptom here) you might get after indulging will help you remember why you’re eating Paleo in the first place! The idea behind the Paleo Diet is eating whole, natural foods. Next week we are going to look at WHY!

CHICKEN STIR FRY BREAKFAST PALEO STYLE

2 eggs 1 Tbs water 1 tsp coconut oil, lard, or tallow 1/4 lb asparagus, washed and cut into 1-2” pieces 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 lb cooked, diced chicken breast 1/2 cup sliced olives (optional, Castelveltrano recommended) sea salt, to taste (optional) 1/4 cup slivered almonds 1/2 avocado, sliced In a small bowl, beat eggs and water together.

Set aside.Heat a large skillet over mediumhigh heat. Add coconut oil when pan is hot.Add asparagus, red pepper, and garlic, and saute for 5 minutes, or until slightly tender.Add chicken, eggs, and olives (if desired). Stirring constantly, cook until vegetables are slightly tender, eggs are cooked, and chicken is heated through.Season with sea salt (if desired), and top with almonds and avocado to serve

KALE CHIPS

1 bunch kale 1 tsp olive oil 1/4 tsp sea salt (optional) Preheat oven to 350°F. Wash kale and remove tough stems. Cut kale into 2”-3” sections and place on baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt, if desired.

Toss kale to fully coat with oil. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until kale is crispy. Serve hot.

ANTS ON A LOG 2 celery stalks 4 Tbs cashew or almond butter 2 Tbs raisins or dried currants Wash celery. Spread cashew or almond butter on each stalk. Top with raisins or dried currants

RASPBERRY MUFFINS

1 cup almond flour 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder 1⁄4 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 tsp pure almond extract 3 eggs, whisked 1 cup almond butter 1⁄3 cup raw honey 1⁄3 cup slivered almonds 1⁄3 cup coconut oil, melted 1 cup fresh raspberries Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Mix all dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Set aside. Mix eggs, almond butter, honey, almonds, almond extract and coconut oil together in another medium bowl. Combine with dry ingredients and mix together. Fold in fresh raspberries. Scoop batter evenly into 8-10 muffins cups (lightly greased with coconut oil, or lined with paper muffin liners). Bake for 15-20 minutes. Watch muffins to be sure they do not overcook.

GREEN SMOOTHIE

1 apple 1 pear 1/2 tsp freshly grated ginger 2 Tbs flax seeds 6 large kale leaves (take out woody stems), or 2 handfuls of spinach juice of 1 small lemon 1 cup water Quarter apple and pear, remove stems and seeds and put in blender. Add remaining ingredients to blender and puree. Add more water if needed. Add fresh fruit, cucumbers, slivered almonds, coconut, fresh herbs or different dark leafy greens for tasty variations on this recipe.

PB&J PALEO STYLE 1 cup berries (fresh or frozen) 4 Tbs almond butter Divide the berries between two bowls.

Add 2 Tbs almond butter to each bowl and mix BANANA SNACKS

1 large banana 2 Tbs almond butter 2 Tbs coconut milk Slice banana and divide between two small bowls. Top each banana half with half of the almond butter and coconut milk. Add slivered almonds, cinnamon, and/or shredded coconut for a tasty variation!

During the Paleolithic period, many thousands of years ago, people ate primarily vegetables, fruit, nuts, roots and meat—and a wide variety of it.

Today, these staples have been largely replaced with refined sugar, high fructose corn syrup, cereal, bread, potatoes and pasteurized milk products… and a much narrower selection of fruits, vegetables, roots and nuts.

While we may consider ourselves to be at the pinnacle of human development, our modern food manufacturing processes have not created a race of super-humans in possession of great

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health and longevity.

Quite the contrary...

Humans today suffer more chronic and debilitating diseases than ever before. And there can be little doubt that our food choices play a major role in this development.

A common “side effect” of rebalancing your body’s chemistry is weight loss, as the two tend to go hand-in-hand. One explanation for this is that you don’t really get fat from eating too much and exercising too little. Nor do you get fat from eating fat.

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THE ROOT OF THE PROBLEM

Mary Kay Windham, Broker 664 S US Hwy. 83 Leakey, Texas 830-232-4408 office 830-374-7901 cell

Part II By Elaine Padgett Carnegie

METHAMPHETAMINE...Those of us who have never used this substance probably are not even certain what it is. I didn’t know, until it very nearly destroyed someone I loved...

Before I tell you what it is, I’m going to tell you what it does...what it’s like, if you are the user.

Next week we will talk about what it is like if you are not the user and where to seek help.

Some of this story is an excerpt from a private blog regarding a highly addictive derivative of methamphetamine called ice or crystal meth...

“The addiction begins all laughs, cool party, with seemingly great social interaction. It is hilarious and fun, and you acquire the ability to paint the entire house without stopping to rest. Of course, the house painting rarely is completed, due to the fact that thirty-five other projects have been started also, a Crystal Meth user becomes sidetracked so very easily.

Certainly then, in the beginning, it’s all white wine and roses, toasts made in honor of “Tina the Ice Fairy,” and hours of endless entertainment imitating “Bubba” from “Forrest Gump.” Hours imitating Bubba instead of going to work or picking up the kids or going to school… The problem is, this stage of good times and “take-abullet-for-you” friends does not last very long.”

Next come the repercussions of sitting for hours staring at your ceiling talking about Forrest Gump, or tearing apart the mixer, toaster, lawnmower, weedeater and family car in one night… and never putting any of them back together again.

The missed work, financial problems, abuse… the family and loved ones, intervening. They

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1 acre, completely fenced, fruit trees, shed, energy efficient and says things which would have NEW LISTING: PRICED TO SELL FAST! 2BR/2B home 2BR/1B home, long views, wrap-a-round deck, comes shocked the former man. The on .8 of an acre with mother-in-law quarters, man cave, several tastefully furnished! $195,000. person who once was there did not outbuildings and access to the Frio River! This home is priced COMMERCIAL BUILDING DOWNTOWN LEAKEY! Two know that those words could be below tax appraisal figure! $147,000. story, with leased restaurant downstairs and offices upstairs! strung together with such malice!

NEW LISTING: 3BR/2.5B home with separate 1BR/1B guest Offices space upstairs could be easily renovated to be living The level of anger and adrenaline house, privacy fencing, lots of improvements for the money!! quarters! Move to Leakey and make a living! $315,000.

The “Other Person” feels when the Must see to appreciate! $139,000.

14.65 acres with incredible views from the 2BR/2B home, NEW LISTING: 2BR/1B rock home on corner lot near with sunroom, Wrap-a-round porch, city water, open floor temper rises to that unbelievable school. New interior paint, new linoleum, new fencing, plan with lots of privacy! $265,000. state that it must be purged with an new counter tops, new cabinets, new exterior windows, all 4.9 acres on the Frio River, good elevated building sites, outburst of feeling-emotion-rage appliances convey, metal shed! Perfect starter, retirement or electricity close! $85,000. which sounds like pure hatred. It rental property! $99,000.

1BR/1B rock cabin on 29.95, well, elec, and septic, amazing is when these irrational, highly .4 of an acre, mobiles and rv’s allowed, access to central water views. $300,000. emotional, fatigued-but-roaringand gorgeous Frio River! $27,000. .4 of an acre with access to one mile Frio, all utilities. $25,000. through-the-night instances occur Two one acre tracts of land, good views, city water, paved road CONTRACT PENDING frontage. $25,000. each 1.18 acres, access to 1 mile Frio River and 130 acres! All that the following two things take .7 of an acre with fully equipped and furnished restaurant. utilities in place, great views! $89,000. place: Highway 83 frontage with good visibility! Priced to sell at Cozy cabin on 6 acres, access to lake, creek, deep swimming First, irreparable damage is done to $139,000. hole. $129,000. relationships. Before either person 1 acre south of Leakey on corner lot with large trees, city 1 acre near Garner, access to Frio River, water hookup can realize, tempers are hurled out water, well, electricity, septic and outbuilding on slab. All available. $52,900. of control and the exchange of ready to go! $49,000.

Two adjacent lots with access to the Frio River! $45,000. malicious anger sends blows to Large 3BR/2B home on 20 beautiful acres of rolling terrain, Each large trees and seasonal creek, with city water and wells, 8.09 acres, with well, mixed terrain $109,080. Adjacent 22.6 each of their hearts - blows that two cabins, rv shed, carport and large barn with electricity. acres $203,400. Owner financing available! they never knew were possible before acquiring a drug addiction. due to the lack of sleep and general nourishment, substances, to help him blank out the haunting If the relationship can be repaired after such emotionally violent exchanges, there roaring rage---again....then guilt...It is a vicious looks on the faces of those he emotionally will always be a “difference” felt between them. cycle of party...wig out...feel guilty...do more wounded. to kill that...party and on and on! The process If drugs have touched your life or the life of Something has changed.

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The Utopia Lions Club The Utopia Lions Club held its general meeting in the Utopia Senior Activity Center on March 13, 2014, at 7 PM. A dinner of smothered pork loin, scalloped potatoes, green beans, and ice cream was served by John Davis and Inez Smith. Following the meal, President Bill Cockerill called the meeting to order.

The Utopia Lions Club is requesting your attendance at the Second Annual Utopia Community Auction. The event takes place on Saturday, April 12, 2014, at the Utopia Town Square.

Be sure and come at 11:00 for a delicious meal served by the Utopia sophomore class as a fundraiser. At 12:00 noon, the Auction will begin. We have secured many beautiful and valuable auction items this year, so you will not want to miss it. Everyone is encouraged to attend and participate in this event as the Utopia EMS, Utopia VFD, and the Utopia Lions Club join forces to raise funds for various Sabinal Canyon organizations and community needs. Not to mention it’s a great time to come out

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A special thanks to Lion Susan Merrifield and the Auction Committee for organizing the event.

Lion Sid Chaney reported a successful 2014 CrankOff. Proceeds of about $670 were raised to benefit the Tim Ahrens family. Thanks to all of those folks who attended and helped make this another successful event of Lions Club. And, thanks to Sid and Jacque Chaney for their continued efforts in putting on another Crank-Off. Lion John Davis presented Nominations for the Utopia Lions Club Officers 20142015. Officers will be selected at the April meeting, and the new officers will be installed at the June meeting.

The Club membership voted to once again to participate in the District Governor’s 100% Voluntary Contributions Club. In addition to donating to the Texas Lions Camp, District 2-2A LSRF, Texas Lions Foundation, and LCI Foundation, the membership also voted to support the

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Lions Jean Findling announced that several Lions received Lions Club service awards.

A 15 year pin went to Al Huebener and Dana Anthony. Lynn Holt received a 10 year pin, and Sid Chaney received a 30 year pin. Congratulations to these faithful Lions.

Lion Inez Smith announced that April 4 will be trash pickup day. Lion Jody Rutherford also reminded the Lions about the fundraiser at the Vanderpool VFD on Saturday, March 29, to benefit the Tim Ahrens family. Serving will start around 11: 30. Ladies in the community are also being asked to bake a batch of brownies that can be dropped off either at the Utopia VFD on Friday, March 28 or taken directly to the Vanderpool VFD on Saturday. Everyone is invited to come out and participate in this worthwhile fundraiser to help one of our Canyon families and also enjoy a plate of delicious Sabinal Canyon barbecue with all the trimmings. Briskets for this event can be donated through the Utopia General Store.

The next meeting will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday, April 10th, at the Utopia Senior Activity Center.

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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 Established nightly rental on the Frio River with great swimming hole, close to town, sleeps 13 comfortably. $375,000 NEW LISTING River front lots in the heart of Con Can! River access lots available tool All Price ranges!

Nightly rental allowed. Great investment and recreational opportunity.

NEW LISTING 4 bedroom\four bath home in Frio River Ranch on 10.66 acres. $169,000 NEW LISTING La Hacienda, Four bedroom three bath home on the Sabinal River. Established income producing property. Ten acres of land on a permanent water hole on the river. $499,000.

NEW LISTING 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.

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.

Cadillac Farms, 244 ac located 2 miles west of Leakey. A little bit of everything, fields, mtns, old ranch house, rustic barn. Fronts on FM 337 with Patterson Creek forming the southern boundary. Abundant wildlife. Call for details.

CANYON OAKS! New construction, 4 bdrm 2 1⁄2 bth home with excellent views and river access. Great income producing potential. $279,900 CANYON OAKS Three bedroom, 3 1⁄2 bath home on River Road. Income producing. Reduced to $299,000 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 20 acres with 3 bdrm 2 bth manufactured home and 2 bdrm 2 bth cabin., large metal building. Turn key living and hunting. Call for details.

FRIO PECAN FARM managed rental with 2b/2ba, covered porch, beautiful Pecan grove, wildlife, price reduced to $160,000.

PRICE REDUCED 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. This property is a great income producer.

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

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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 4 bedroom\four bath home in Frio River Ranch on 10.66 acres. $169,000.

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 is waiting for you. Huge cypress trees line this blue

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RANCHO REAL Secluded 15 acres with hunting cabin. 4 wheel drive required. $47,000 RANCHO REAL River frontage with 22 1⁄2 acres for only $70,000.

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

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.

SPRING HILL- PRICE REDUCED.3.2 acres. Beautiful lot in a gated subdv, city wtr, List Price $64,500 SPRING HILL 3.52 acres with a beautiful view overlooking Leakey. City water, Price reduced to $69,500 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, 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 New construction, 3 bedroom 3 bth, with 2 fireplaces and outdoor kitchen, walking distance to river.

Nestled under huge live oaks. Call for a showing today THE RIDGE 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.

TIERRA LINDA SUBDIVISION, Con Can. Prime residential building site for only $50,000.

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

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. 7 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. $149,500.

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