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Current Weekly News for Leakey, Camp Wood, Sabinal, Utopia and Surrounding Areas Vol. 4 No. 12

INSIDE 23rd Annual Wild Hog Festival & Craft Fair

March 29 & 30 Sabinal City Park Sabinal, Texas ............................ Page 2

The Attack of the Red Wasps ............................ Page 9

THE ROOT OF THE PROBLEM Part III

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Cockrells Keep Returning To Kerr, Where Ancestors Pioneered

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HB 5 Highlights Provided at Leakey ISD Board Meeting submitted by Dr. Barbara Skipper, LISD Interim Superintendent

At the Leakey ISD School Board Meeting on March 18, Principal Kay Keen gave a report on changes the board could expect due to the requirements of HB 5. HB 5 the sweeping education bill passed last legislative session, killed what was called the “four-by-four” (4 years of science, 4 years of math, 4 years of social studies, and 4 years of English), and replaced it with something more flexible. Mrs. Keen said, “The state legislature listened to parents, reduced the number of required high school tests, and added needed flexibility to the curriculum.”

But increased flexibility means more responsibilities. Schools will need to revamp course offerings, retrain counselors, and begin addressing career choices long before high school. Ninth grade students, beginning in the fall of 2014, will be required to graduate under

the new HB 5 plan, while upperclassmen will have a choice of the old plan or new plan. The new plan has two basic choices: Foundation and Distinguished.

In addition, each student will choose an “endorsement”, broad areas of interest, that will guide his or her choices throughout high school. Small schools like Leakey are at a disadvantage because they will not be able to offer all of the endorsements. The possibilities include: science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM); business and industry; public services; arts and humanities; and multidisciplinary studies (which all districts are required to offer). The goal is to provide a “coherent sequence of courses” via the endorsements toward career preparation.

Realizing success in college and careers will require the district to be able to

The Spirit of ‘45 Joe Amaya, born in Utopia, recalled his first job working for Ruth McAllister on her ranch.

He was drafted into the infantry, along with brothers Demetrio, Jr., and Juan. He was sent to Camp Roberts, California.

Then he went to the Army Air Corps school and learned to be a butcher, then on to cooking school. He spent his time during WWII as a cook in California.

He got out May 10, 1945.

He pointed out that the vast mural located in the interior, north side of the Texas Ranch House at 201 East Fisher Avenue held a special place in his heart.

His eldest brother, Isidrio Amaya, was working for the Mike Glasscock Ranch at the time of that painting, and is preserved in memory on that wall.

Joe landed a job in construction, a heavy equipment operator for H B Zachery in Sanderson. Later he worked for Central Texas Construction Company.

In 1959, he married Henrietta Garcia-Ramirez and

attract strong math and science teachers, the Leakey ISD School Board at this same meeting unanimously approved a request by the administration to provide a $3,000 stipend to each math or science teacher that teaches the advanced courses, while a $1500 stipend will be provided to other math and science teachers. In addition, science labs, computer labs, and classrooms that meet all of the current and new state requirements are contained in the current Leakey ISD Bond Proposal (www.leakeyisd.org).

Under the new HB 5 system, many students will still take four years of English. However, not all students will be required to take four years of the other core subjects – math, science, and history.

With fewer requirements, students will be able to take more “electives” within their endorsements. The goal is to meet the needs of all students, including those

by Billie Franklin

they have 5 children, all born in Texas. In 1969, he moved to Illinois where he was a mechanic, worked on electical and hydro for Bridge Petroleum, better known as B and P. Upon retirement, he moved his family to Sabinal in 2007.

I have found such joy writing these stories about the Greatest Generation at the request of National Advisor of Keep the Spirit of ‘45 Alive Warren C Hegg and my good friend Mary Virginia Pittman, supporter of the USO and Wounded Warriers Visits to Washington, D.C. along with many other worthy organizations. If you or anyone you know would like their story told, please contact me by phone at 830-988-3258 or 830-261-1834 or write me at P O Box 1245, Sabinal, 78881. I would appreciate the opportunity to tell our readers about the contribution to our country of any WWII service man or woman. They truly are America’s Greatest Generation

who may not attend a traditional four year but plan to go into the work force after achieving a certification at a junior college or trade school.

At the current time Leakey ISD staff is waiting for the State Board of Education to complete their decisions so the district can finalize its endorsement and elective offerings for next year.

Different scheduling options are being examined to ensure that the district does the best that it can to implement the new requirements and meet the needs of all students. Parent information will be provided when all information regarding endorsements and electives for next year is finalized. Dr. Barbara Skipper, Interim Superintendent, said, “This is an exciting time in public education, and Leakey ISD is positioning itself to move forward and provide an exemplary education for all students.”

Miss Nueces Canyon Greets Visitor from Spain submitted by Jan Prather

On Sunday, March 23, 2014, Miss Nueces Canyon, Meagan Prather, greets a visitor to the NC area from Valencia, Spain.

Marta Gines Nuñez has worked on international projects at the Technical University of Valencia.

Camp Wood and Leakey First Graders Given Free Prevent Tooth Decay Kits

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L e a k e y, TX--All first graders at Nueces Canyon Elementary School in Camp Wood and Leakey Elementary School recently received free prevent tooth decay kits through the Fantastic Teeth Fan Club. Steve T. Podrovitz led members of Leakey Masonic Lodge in assembling and delivering kits to the schools.

The Fantastic Teeth Fan Club, sponsored by Masonic Home and School of Texas, strives to prevent suffering from toothaches, reduce missed school days due to dental problems, and cut costs for dental treatment. Prevent tooth decay kits contain: a toothbrush, toothpaste,

dental floss, healthy teeth sticker, two-minute timer (optimal brushing time), Tips for Healthy Teeth educational info for parents in both Spanish and English, and a summary of MHS services.

According to Oral Health In America: A Report of the Surgeon General, tooth decay is the single most common chronic childhood disease—five times more common than asthma and seven times more common than hay fever.

Poor children are affected by this epidemic more frequently than other children, with nearly 12 times more restricted-activity days due to dental issues than children from higher-income families. With more than 1.5 million Texas children living in poverty, there is a great need for preventive dental care.

Dental problems also directly affect success for children, with more than 51 million school hours lost each year to dental-related illness. Teachers have judged both classroom performance and classroom behavior to be significantly poorer among children in need of dental care. Pain and suffering due to untreated dental disease can also lead to problems in eating and speaking.

Masonic Home and School of Texas (MHS) is a non-profit organization with a history of helping children across Texas for more than 100 years. Contact MHS by calling toll-free 1.877.203.9111; sending an email to info@mhstx.org; or by visiting the website, www.mhstx.org.

NCHS One Act Play Advances to District

By Director Kathy Hicks

On Saturday, March 22nd, the Zone One Act Play competition was held in Uvalde at SWTJC. The thespians from Nueces Canyon presented “Scenes From Dearly Departed” By: David Bottrell and Jessie Jones. Nueces Canyon’s performance qualified he cast and crew to advance to District Competition. Students earning special honors for Nueces Canyon were: zone all-star cast Emily Carnes, Regan Luce, and Gabrielle Irwin; zone honorable mention cast Ambor Hamilton, Christian Franco, and Josh Rodriguez; zone all-star crew Ashley Harmon

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The annual Community Appreciation Banquet will be Saturday, April 12th at Alto Frio beginning at 6: 30 P.M. The menu will include Roast Beef,green beans.mashed potatoes,with brown gravy, garden salad,and cheesecake. The cost of the tickets is $15.00 each. Tickets will be available until Monday, April 7.

Tickets can be purchased at River Rags N Rhinestones, Real Rentals, First State Bank Leakey and Con Can Branches and Hondo National Bank, Tri-Canyon Branch, Leakey. Advanced ticket purchase is required as Alto Frio must have a count to prepare the meal for. Each organization/ group is asked to decorate their own tables. You will be able to get into Alto Frio dining room on Thursday afternoon and all day Friday (9-4 P.M.) to decorate. White table cloths will be provided and you are asked to decorated with a “Texas Wild Flowers“ theme. FULL tables of 8 and 12 can be reserved by contacting Betty Jo Bates @ 830-5919835.

There is still time to make nominations for Citizen of the Year, Business Person of the Year, and Employee of the year. You can go to friocanyonchamber.net and download those nomination forms. We hope that your organization is planning to recognize your outstanding member of the year also. Please notify Betty Jo@ 830591-9835 by April 1 if you are planning to make a presentation so the program can be prepared.

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Wednesday, March 26, 2014

WHERE THERE IS SMOKE…?

By Elaine Padgett Carnegie

Okay ya’ll…The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a decision by a California school to ban American flag t-shirts on Cinco de Mayo, because of objections by students who threatened the t-shirt wearers! A spokesperson says: “Somehow, we’ve reached the point that students can’t safely display the American flag in an American school, because of a fear that other students will attack them for it! — and the school feels unable to prevent such attacks. Something is badly wrong, whether such an incident happens on May 5 or any other day.”

I want to throw my hands up really… Is it only me that sees how completely crazy things are right now! The chasm in America deepens on a daily basis. I just want to scream….”WAKE UP!” About the internment camps attributed to FEMA…well, there are NO internment camps. There are structures in place…disaster relief stations, Amtrack repair stations, and a host of other types of facilities, most heavily guarded for some reason. No, they are not internment camps, but they are everywhere, they have railway (all of them) access and airports (some of them); but they are not internment camps…now.

No guillotines, no mass coffins… I don’t know where the guillotines story came from. I can’t find anything but “crazies” with mention of them. The “coffins” are actually grave liners, don’t know why there are so many, but that might be legitimate.

What concerns me most right this moment is NOT the theory, but the reality! TPP…have you heard of that?

LA Times says: “The TPP is a major multilateral trade undertaking, the most significant for the U.S. since the North American Free Trade Agreement. Labor unions and other critics of NAFTA say that the deal pushed American manufacturing operations overseas and has cost hundreds of thousands of jobs, while the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other business interests say the pact led to booming trade and commercial activity in North America.

The Washington Post says: “The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is a secretive, multi-national trade agreement that threatens to extend restrictive intellectual property (IP) laws across the globe and rewrite international rules on its enforcement. The main problems are two-fold: IP chapter: Leaked draft texts of the agreement show that the IP chapter would have extensive negative

ramifications for users’ freedom of speech, right to privacy and due process, and hinder peoples’ abilities to innovate. Lack of transparency: The entire process has shut out multi-stakeholder participation and is shrouded in secrecy. Only major nation not a party to this agreement is China.

Now, I am going to give you a word or two from the people who commented on these articles: “Trade negotiations are usually conducted in private, on the theory that parties won’t be able to have a meaningful dialogue if their positions are disclosed to the public.

(This in reference to specifics in the article) “Yes, that awful interfering public. The public shouldn’t be considered a party to anything that corporations don’t want to subject them to.” A second…“So, in looking at the graph, I’m seeing $142 billion in surpluses to $1.4 trillion in deficits. Another big win for the U.S.? That, in the face of massively overwhelming evidence to the contrary, our elected leadership continues to tell us we’re better off than we were prior to the implementation of current free trade policies, shows how financially corrupt our leaders in Washington are.”

It is too late to stop it. For the moment, I am still an American, I can still worship freely, choose not to swallow the “crap” they are trying to force down my throat. I can choose to write this article in the hope that maybe, it will open someone’s eyes… For the moment, I can still choose… I fear my children will not be that lucky!

Then He told them a parable: “Behold the fig tree and all the trees; as soon as they put forth leaves, you see it and know for yourselves that summer is now near. “So you also, when you see these things happening, recognize that the kingdom of God is near. “Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all things take place.

“Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away. See More Be on guard, so that your hearts will not be weighted down with over indulgence, drunkenness and the worries of life, so that day will not come on you suddenly like a trap; for it will come upon all those who dwell on the face of all the earth. “But keep on the alert at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are about to take place and to stand before the Son of Man.”

Perry’s Statement Regarding Force Reductions To The Texas Army National Guard Gov. Rick Perry released the following statement regarding force reductions to the Texas Army National Guard ordered by the National Guard Bureau: “There are many ways to balance the federal budget, but this decision to eliminate the 72nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team’s headquarters risks Texas’ ability to properly respond to hurricanes, floods, wildfires and other natural disasters, and is short-sighted. Over the past decade, the Texas Guard has responded to more

than 150 disasters in Texas and surrounding states, saving countless lives and helping families in distress.

The Texas Guard also plays a vital role in our nation’s War on Terror. Diminishing the Guard’s capacity to help in a time of national need is irresponsible. Instead of eliminating the 72nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team’s headquarters, we must do all we can to support the citizen-soldiers we rely on to protect our safety, and our nation.”

Perry Directs State Resources to Respond to Houston Ship Channel Oil Spill Gov. Rick Perry has directed all necessary state resources to assist with the cleanup of oil that has spilled into the Houston Ship Channel after a collision between vessels yesterday. The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is ensuring the coordination of the multiple state resources responding to this incident, and the governor has been briefed by TDEM Chief Nim Kidd on the ongoing cleanup efforts.

“The State of Texas is deploying all necessary resources to respond to this situation, and will continue to do so to ensure the spill is contained and cleaned up with as little impact as possible to the environment and commerce,” Gov. Perry said. “We are thankful to the responders and personnel who are working diligently to respond to this situation.”

The U.S. Coast Guard is the lead agency for maritime incidents such as this, while the Texas

General Land Office is the lead state agency for cleanup efforts. The responsible parties are also assisting in the response to this incident. Additional state agencies and emergency response units are working to ensure public health and safety, and to protect the surrounding environment and wildlife.

The Texas General Land Office has deployed multiple personnel to the incident site to manage the cleanup effort, and resources from the Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Department of Public Safety and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department are also assisting in this effort.

The barge has been moved to a ship yard and is no longer at the scene of the spill. The Houston Ship Channel has been closed to traffic, and the Bolivar Ferry has been suspended until the spill is contained.

Wallet Hub: Texas Cities “Impressive Pack of Bountiful Job Markets” Texas cities dominated Wallet Hub’s recent ranking of the best U.S. cities for jobs, with five Texas cities listed in the top 10. Fort Worth was recognized as the top city for job seekers.

Arlington ranked fourth, Dallas fifth, Austin sixth, Houston 10th. Corpus Christi nearly cracked the top ten, ranking 12th on the list.

“Texas’ flourishing economic climate and thriving jobs market continues to receive national attention thanks to our commitment to low taxes, predictable regulations and fair courts,” Gov. Perry said. “Combined with our world-class skilled workforce ready to take on any need an employer may have, job creators around the country know that Texas is the best state to start and grow a business.”

Taking into account job openings per capita, employment growth, income tax burden, cost of living and other metrics, Wallet Hub analyzed relative employment opportunities in large U.S. cities to demonstrate where the strongest job markets and greatest prospects for

long-term financial security can be found.

“The leader of the Lone Star State’s impressive pack of bountiful job markets, Fort Worth boasts the nation’s fifth fastestfalling unemployment rate, the fourth largest proportion of full-time employees, and the second most affordable housing,” Wallet Hub said.

The Lone Star State continues to set a national example for job creation and economic growth.

The most recent jobs data from the Texas Workforce Commission shows Texas added nearly 34,000 jobs in January and the unemployment rate dropped to 5.7 percent, its lowest since November 2008. In addition, Site Selection Magazine recently awarded Texas its 2013 Governor’s Cup, the fifth time the Lone Star State has received the award under Gov. Rick Perry’s leadership. The award is given annually to the state with the most new and expanded corporate facilities announced over the year.

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Shawn Streib Gray, Broker 830-232-4500 Property 001 : 9.3 ac. Views, underground utilities and sensible restrictions. Borders a large ranch.

Owner/Broker. $129,900 Property 002: Gorgeous 4BD/4BA custom home at 482 Camino del Rancho in Concan on 6+ acs. $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.

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JAIL REGISTER

Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report March 16 - March 22, 2014

March 16 - March 22, 2014

WILSON, CHRISTOPHER LEVI, 30 W/M, LEAKEY, TEXAS, A/O SHERIDAN POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA LESS THAN 2 OUNCES, $4,000 SURETY BOND 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 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.

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KERRVILLE—Play ball with the Texas Hill Country Senior Softball League this spring. The league offers seniors an opportunity to have fun, exercise, and meet new friends while playing slow-pitch softball.

All practices and games are held at Singing Wind Park Softball Complex, 2116 Singing Wind Dr. in Kerrville.

Preseason practice and player registration will be held Mar. 23, 30, and Apr. 6. New player skill assessment and player draft is set for Apr. 6. Practices are Sundays from 2-4 p.m. at softball field #2 through Sept. 14. Team jerseys and caps will be distributed at the last preseason practice on Apr. 13.

Games are scheduled on Tuesday nights at 6:30 pm and 7:45 p.m.

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beginning Apr. 15 at softball field #1. The season includes a 20-game schedule ending Sept. 23.

Men age 50 and older of all skill levels are invited to register now.

Women age 45 and older may sign-up if they feel comfortable competing with men. Those who reach the minimum age in the calendar year are eligible.

Registration fee is $125 per player (includes jersey and cap) payable by cash or check no later than Apr. 13.

For more information, call Ken Weber at 830-257-1972, Ron Griffith at 830-792-6224, or visit www.thcssl.org.

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The TRTA Huajilla Unit held its meeting on March 24, 2014 at Neal’s Lodge in Concan.

President Rosemary Bendele welcomed the 63 members present as well as guests Devine JOHNNY BULLARD member Judi Jopling’s mother, Norene Martin, Owner a retired teacher from Michigan, and Uvalde member Janet Patton, and current president of the Uvalde TRTA Wanna Lloyd. Bendele also thanked Gerry Bridges and the staff at Neal’s REPAIR • PAINT • DETAILING Lodge for preparing and hosting this meeting, then led the group in the pledges to the Glass Replacement • Free Estimates • Guaranteed Workmanship American and Texas flags. Judi Jopling led the 830-597-3368 P.O. Box 816 group in singing “America, the Beautiful” and 403 N. Nueces St. Camp Wood, Tx 78833 Lewis Stroud offered the prayer. Especially at this time, members were asked to keep Knippa Schools in their thoughts and prayers after their Principal-Counselor, Merlyn Schneider lost her life in a San Antonio accident over the weekend.

Gerry Bridges then introduced the program presenters, Gail Korbell, Helen Burgin, and Mary Anna Roosa, all former teachers who have taken over various aspects of the business which their grandfather started early 121 Oak Hill, Ste. 2 in the century with Neal’s Lodge and Cabins.

Leakey, Texas 78873 (next to Rolling Hills Medical) Korbell, Burgin and Roosa’s mothers were sisters Mary Tom Neal and Billie Neal.

The cousins presented a history of the Neal families and of Concan, including the nebulous PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE origin of the name which may have come from & HOME INSPECTION SERVICE the Spanish expression “con quien” or a game called “coon can”, and the change from two fsctwc@hctc.net separate two words to one word when the post 830.232.6742 210.844.2602 office was established in 1894. In the 1880s P.O. Box 185 Leakey, Texas 78873 the Concan population was 180, but in 1894, had dwindled to 20 people, so the post office closed, eventually opening again in 1914.

Professional Inspector Countless photos showed the evolution of License #9190 the families, the camp, lodge, cabins, the

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fire 3/19/2014 @ 357 responded to a business on US Highway 83 in Leakey for a welfare check on an overdue motorist 3/20/2014 @ 1059 responded to a business on US Highway 83 North in Leakey for a vehicle unlock 1658 responded to Patterson Creek Road in Leakey for a report of loose livestock 3/21/2014 @ 258 responded to a business on US Highway 83 South in Leakey for a burglary alarm 2333 responded to Middleton Drive in Leakey for a report of suspicious activity 3/22/2014 @ 345 responded to the 400 block of East South Street in Camp Wood to assist EMS with a welfare check 957 responded to a motor vehicle accident on RR 336

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

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

river, accompanied by numerous interesting anecdotes. Among famous visitors were Hondo Crouch, Farrah Fawcett, and Matthew McConaughey. The cousins extended an open invitation to the Easter Sunday sunrise services followed by breakfast, to be held in Concan. After their presentation, there was a short Q&A session before President Bendele presented the ladies with a jar of Huajilla honey.

President Bendele requested suspending the reading of the minutes since they are on the Huajilla Unit website. A motion was made, seconded and passed. Members are encouraged to visit the website to read the minutes. Beginning with the next meeting, a limited number of printed minutes will be available for those who have no internet access. Bendele also requested that if members find out about members’ illness or death, that they inform Dubberly so that she can send a card to the family on behalf of the unit.

Treasurer Bruce Simpson indicated that 55 members had renewed through today for 2014-2015. Membership dues will continue to be taken for the next two meetings.

Additionally, Simpson and Bendele discussed the proposed Diamond Plus membership plan proposed by the state office. Questions and confusion exists as to how this will affect current members; members should have a better understanding of how this will be implemented after these issues are clarified the state convention. Simpson is continuing to correlate local membership numbers with the information the state has.

Charles Carlson reported that scholarship applications have been sent to local high school counselors with an April 18 application

deadline. The committee will meet the following week and should have a decision for the April meeting. On another topic, Carlson also announced that Irene Dubberly had been recently appointed to the Region 20 Education Service Center Board of Directors.

Marsha Stroud informed the group that March is Membership Month, and encouraged the “each-one-bring-one” program, whereby current members who bring in new members qualify for a cash prize at next year’s convention.

Ken Hansen gave a brief overview of the March primaries: 4% of registered Democrats voted; 9.8% of registered Republicans voted.

Sadly, 86% of the registered voters could not take out five minutes of their time to vote!

Unfortunately, even lower numbers will vote in the run-offs, and in the run-off where the candidate is unopposed by the opposite party, he becomes the candidate- elect. There are two run-offs in the Democratic party; 6 runoffs in the Republican Party. Those who did not vote in the primaries can vote in either party run-off; those who voted in the primaries cannot switch parties in the run-offs. The last day to register to vote in the primary run-offs is April 28; early voting will be May 19-23, and election day is May 27.

As part of the Health Education initiative, President Bendele gave a short and thoughtprovoking presentation related to “sleep.”

This information will also be posted in the unit website.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be on April 28, 2014 at Holy Cross Church Hall in D’Hanis at 10 AM.

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Do you enjoy a good Who-Done-It? How about an enjoyable night out? Then we invite you to our first annual dinner theater experience! The Leakey High School Players will present “Café Murder”, a one act murder mystery in which the audience is invited to solve the crime.

The LHS gym will be transformed into a fancy French bistro, and patrons will be served a meal of Chicken Cordon Bleu, salad, coffee or tea, and a French dessert.

After the meal the mystery will unfold – will you be able to figure out which of the suspects committed the murder?

Cast and crew for this production include Matt Leitner, Miranda Cave, Joanie Elliot, Yazi Perez, Johanna Carrizales, Amber Cangemi, Daisy Fick, Pedro Gonzalez, Joyce Magill, Casie Fancher, Derek Troch, and Madison Rubio. Production staff includes Producer Kay Keen, Director Richard K. Austin, Technical Director Matthew Davis, and Dinner Coordinator Shirley Sliter. LHS Band Members will assist as waitstaff.

The dates of our dinner theater production are Friday, April 4th, and Saturday, April 5th, with dinner being served at 6:30 and play to follow. Then, again on Sunday, April 6th, there is an after church service matinee lunch theatre beginning at 12:30 PM. Tickets purchased in advance are $12 for adults and $8 for students under 12. Tickets at the door are $15 for adults and $11 for students under 12. Advance tickets may be purchased from Jan Faulkner in the Leakey ISD office.

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An Introduction to Integrative Healing Therapies Instructor - Joanna P. Connor, MA, LMP.

Course Description & Objectives This course provides an introduction into the basic considerations of the diversity in health care belief systems.

An Introduction to Integrative Healing will provide the student with an overview of the history, development, and usage of the health care approaches available today and how they work with modern medicine. These studies will include Western medicine, traditional Chinese medicine,

Ayurveda philosophy and methods, Homeopathic medicine, Naturopathic medicine, Botanicals, and Nutrition.

Students will gain a basic understanding of the body-mind-spirit connection with an introduction into flower and aromatherapy, the various forms of touch and body work techniques, breathwork, movement exercises as therapy, as well as relaxation and stress reduction techniques.

Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: - Describe the characteristics of several medical belief systems available today.

• Understand the major factors in medical/lay/folk theories of health and illness.

- Be able to identify ways to promote health through lifestyle changes.

• Differentiate between the characteristics of prescriptive and

Brother/Sister Team Take 1st Place in Tennis SUN

highly in contest. Her second love is theatre arts. Although never having publicly shown her talent, teachers compliment my acting abilities. She has also participated in VASE (Visual Arts Scholastic Event) Chelsea has a strong love for science, especially in anatomy. She plans to go to a four year college soon, but first feel s the need to get used to life outside of Leakey.

She plans to take a year break, and then back to the books!

The brother/sister team made up of Lorenzo and Sofia Rodriguez took 1st place in the Varsity Mixed Doubles division of the Knippa Tennis Tournament on Friday.

Liana Ramos and Debra Odom won Consolation of the Girls Varsity doubles.

Veronica Gonzalez made

it to finals of the Varsity Girls Consolation Singles and lost to a player from Lytle. Ethan Bobo made it to the JV Boys Singles Consolation Finals before losing to Bailey Gober from Nueces Canyon.

Sisters, Maycee and Alexis Webb got 2nd place in JV Girls Doubles.

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healing helping relationships.

Describe examples of forms of nutrition and botanical usage from the different health care belief systems.

- Identify the benefits of physical exercise for the whole person.

- Compare the different types of soft tissue manipulation and their benefits.

- Describe symptoms of stress and how to elicit the relaxation response.

- Be able to describe some of the techniques of energy medicine and their outcomes.

Explain what choices they would use for their health promotion based on their own health history and their knowledge gained from this course.

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The Nueces Canyon CISD Board recognized the local winners of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas History Essay

NCHS Girls Track at Rocksprings

By Coach Roe Burleson

The NC girls track team traveled to Rocksprings on Saturday, March 22nd. The girls scored 142 points to finish runner-up in a field of 8 teams.

Results are as follows: · Nikki Milliorn- 1st in the long jump, 1st in the shot put, 1st in the 200 meter dash, 1st in the 400 and 800 meter relay. · Siera Edwards- 1st in the pole vault, 1st in the 400 and 800 meter relay,3rd in the 1600 meter relay. · Priscilla Gonzales- 1st in the 400 and 800 meter relay, 3rd in the 1600 meter relay. · Danielle Irwin- 3rd in the discus, 4th in the shot put. · Hailey Luce- 4th in the 400 meter dash, 3rd in the 1600 meter relay. · Haylee Chavez- 4th in the 200

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Contest Monday evening March 17 at the beginning of the regular board meeting. After the students were commended for their success, Caddel-Smith President Judy Burleson presented to Gentry Bingham his awards.

Gentry Bingham won the seventhgrade contest with his essay on William B. Travis and the Impact of the Victory or Death Letter. Placing first entitles Gentry to apply for the $1000 Caddel-Smith college scholarship when he is a senior.

Applicants must submit proof of college enrollment as part of the application process.

Monday night, Gentry was given a certificate for the winning essay, a

fifty-dollar cash prize and a replica of the Victory or Death Letter. Also attending the meeting was fourthgrade student Kylie Luce whose essay on William B. Travis placed third. She had already received her certificate and cash prize at the March 2 DRT meeting. Students who placed first through third were invited to attend the DRT meeting and read their essays to the assembled group.

Caddel-Smith Chapter members wish to thank Mrs. Becky Morey, Mrs. Ellen Jones, Mrs. Jan Prather and Mrs. Laurie Williams whose support of this project made it possible for Nueces Canyon students to excel.

NCHS Tennis at Knippa This past Friday, the Swinging Panthers competed in the Annual Rockcrusher Tennis Invitational. The tournament was slightly down in size from last year, but still sported over 150 matches. The Panthers made a strong showing with every competitor having a shot for medal contention by the day’s end. Josh Shearer and Nikki Ramirez teamed for the J.V. Mixed Doubles.

They took advantage of a small bracket and made their way into the semifinals with a thrilling win over Leakey. N.C. dropped the first set after jumping out to a 3-0 lead (4-6). The duo regrouped by Ramirez having more consistent serving, and Shearer taking advantage at the net.

N.C. flipped the first set score and won (6-4) to force the super tie-breaker. In the super, the Panthers hit the gas pedal, and never looked back. They won the roller coaster match {10-3} to face the number one seeded Crushers. The Panthers then ran into a wall facing stiffer competition. N.C. lost (2-6)(0-6), and then fell in the bronze

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medal round to D’Hanis by the same score line. The Panthers would settle for their improved play and the fourth place finish.

Bailey Gober hit the ground running in his first competition of the season playing J.V. Singles. Gober dropped his first round to the eventual champion from Knippa.

Then, Gober began to find his way and get stronger with each match. After receiving a bye in round two, Gober won handedly (8-0) for the pro-set consolation bracket.

Finally, he grabbed the only medal of the day for the Panthers beating Leakey with power serving and nice shot making (8-2) for the consolation prize.

Meagan Prather and Ethan Tinsley were the only varsity members represented for N.C. They played well together coming off their recent gold-medal performance.

They outplayed a Crystal City team in round one winning (6-3)(6-1). They next upped their game for a talented Lytle team. Prather showed improvement in her net game, while Tinsley hammered in more first serves. In the end, the Panthers

were simply steadier than their opponent, and won in straight sets (6-2)(6-3). This victory put the Panthers into the semifinals against the number one seeded Crushers.

N.C. jumped out to the early lead and grabbed two early breaks, but Knippa would not be deterred. They regained their games and won the coveted first set (4-6).

Big Blue then had a bit of let-down and dug a hole for the beginning of the next set. To their credit though, the Panthers battled back to level the set at 5 all. The Rockcrushers were more mentally tough though, and finished off the match (5-7).

N.C. then ran out of steam and fell again in the bronze-medal match to Knippa’s #2 team (4-6)(1-6). N.C. will have to work on getting more mentally tough to be able to work themselves through tournaments for the remainder of the season. Even still, the Panthers had a very positive showing going into their last week of regular season competition.

NCJH Boys Track Team at Rocksprings Meet Oscar Aguilera

The Junior High Boys Panther track team traveled Tuesday, March 18th, to Rocksprings for their annual invitational track meet. The boys team turned out a 3rd place over all in the team standings.

· Jacob Harmon: 2nd Pole Vault · Damien Ornelas: 3rd - 2400M Run and 3rd - 1600M Run · Winston Walker: 1st - 100M Run · Caleb Baker: 1st - 800M Run

test. We will receive results in a few weeks.

Luci Harmon also presented the Food Services Report for the month: • Everything is going well in the cafeteria.

• The cafeteria will not hold a summer lunch program this June, the waiver with TDA and was approved.

Athletic Director Greg Voyles reported: · Powerlifting: Powerlifting is over.

Sierra was our lone Regional Qualifier.

Siera competed very well at the Regional Meet. We are all very proud of her accomplishments!! · Tennis: We are in full swing of tennis season. Both of our Junior High and High School teams are competing very well in their respective tournaments. · Track: The JH athletes are competing very well in the track meets. We held a practice meet at the end of February for the athletes to get used to how a track meet is ran. It was very successful. The High School has been very competitive in track meets they have attended. · Basketball: All District athletes have been announced: Newcomer of the year Gabby Irwin, First team all district Isaiah DeLeon, Second team all district Hailey Luce, Ashley Harmon, Nikki Milliorn & Michael Pina, Honorable Mention Danielle Irwin & Regan Luce, All District Academic Ashley Harmon, Nikki Milliorn, Natalie Vargulish, Emily Carnes, Isaiah DeLeon, Dakota Davila, and Jose Gonzales.

In the Maintenance & Transportation Reports to the School Board, Stephen Smith reported things were rolling along smoothly.

Mike Hicks gave the Tax Collections Report to the School Board.

In the consent agenda the board: • The board approved the minutes of the previous meeting.

• The board voted to accept and pay bills as presented.

• The board accepted the Budget/ Finance report as presented.

Several action items were considered by the School Board: • The board voted to approve the 2014-2015 School Calendar • The board voted to approve the certification of Instructional

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· Roy Schexnider: 5th - Pole Vault · Xavier Acosta: 4th - 200M Run · Caleb Baker, Roy Schexnider, Winston Walker, Xavier Acosta: 4th - 4X100 Relay

Nueces Canyon Board of Education Members of the Nueces Canyon C.I.S.D. Board of Education met in regular session on March 17th, 2014. Diana DelaRosa, Board President, presided at the meeting.

The board meeting was called to order at 6: 30 pm.

In Special Presentations to the board: · Kylie Luce, Gentry Bingham, and Shelby Pannell, Caddel-Smith Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas essay contest on Texas history winners were honored. · Elementary band solo and ensemble participants receiving a division 1 rating were honored.

Kathryn Nevarez and Elsie Irwin addressed the board in Open Forum.

Principal Luci Harmon reported Elementary enrollment of 166 and Junior High and High School enrollment of 133.

In her report to the board, Mrs. Harmon discussed: • The Book Fair was very successful on the elementary campus. Mrs. Valenzuela did a great job of coordinating this event to fund reading incentives.

• Benchmark testing occurred the week before Spring Break at elementary.

• The Elementary Science Fair went very well. Mrs. Rollison worked hard to make this event happen.

• The Pride Club Chili Supper was a success. Mrs. Fairchild, Mrs. Bullard, and Mrs. Redding coordinated this event.

They are raising money for the elementary playground equipment.

• Mr. Freddy Falcon took the 5th and 6th graders to Solo and Ensemble competition.

All students made a Division 1!

• We have 21 students who are planning to take SWTJC classes next year. Mrs. Taylor and SWTJC representatives have helped them complete their applications. Students will not undergo testing to determine admission into the program.

• The high school UIL Academic team has competed in 3 online practice meets.

• The high school band travelled to Concert and Sight Reading on March 5 and returned with a Sweepstakes trophy.

• Cheerleaders for 2014-2015 have been elected (Friday, March 7) • 1 Senior took the ELA Exit Level TAKS

meter dash, also ran the 100 meter dash. · Bethany Fisher- 1st in the discus, 3rd in the shot put, 1st in the 400 meter relay, also ran the 100 meter dash. · Aspen Winston- 2nd in the 300 meter hurdles, 3rd in the 100 meter hurdles. · Jayden Aguilera- 5th in the 800 meter run, 1st in the 800 meter relay, 3rd in the 1600 meter relay. · Brandee Jones- Ran the 200 meter dash. · Vivica White- Ran the 100 meter dash.

The next track meet will be in Brackett on Thursday, March 27th.

The district meet will be April 3rd in Junction.

- Regular Session Meeting March 17th, 2014

Materials Allotment and TEKS for 2014-15 The board went into Executive Session from 7:15 until 8:27. Upon opening into Regular Session: • The board voted to extend the contract for Athletic Director.

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The board voted to renew personnel contracts.

Informational Items: · Pre-K Attendance & Truancy · HB5 Community Engagement & Self Evaluation · TEA Accreditation Statuses · Credit and Graduation Policies · Summer Leadership Institute 2014 · Leadership Team Times The Meeting was adjourned at 8:28 pm.

In attendance at the meeting were NC School Board members; Diana DelaRosa, Danny Irwin, Noreda Sifuentes, Charles E. Hunger, Ignacio Sanchez, Denise Rogers, and Paul Frizzell. Nueces Canyon Superintendent of Schools, Kristi Powers, as well as Principal, Luci Harmon, and Athletic Director Greg Voyles attended the meeting. Attending and reporting on Tax Collections was Mike Hicks and on Maintenance and Transportation was Stephen Smith. Also present were; Billye Smith, Nancy Luce, Kylie Luce, Mandy Carillo, Veronica Perez, Sharon Bishop, Charlotte Schexnider, April Hicks, Tike Burleson, Brandy Sweeten, Roe Burleson, Judy Burleson, Brianna Taylor, Clifford Taylor, Kathryn Nevarez, Toby Kramer, Becky Morey, Angela Fox, Regan Fox, Shelly Falcon, Shania Falcon, YaYa Onate, Grace Luce, Becky Williams, Maddie Williams, Kathy Stults and Tena Taylor.

The next board meeting was set for April 21st at 6:30pm. The Nueces Canyon Board of Education normally meets at the Administration Building in Barksdale, on the third Monday of each month at 6: 30pm. Please call the District Business Office at 830-234-3514 or consult the school calendar at www.nccisd.net to verify meeting dates and times.

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Wednesday, March 26, 2014

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Girl Scout Troop #4182, under the direction of Sylvia Riggs, sponsored a city wide cleanup on Friday evening beginning at 6 pm. There were about 50 people involved, some just around their area, but still involved in the cleanup. Director of Public Works Kevin Persyn had four City workers assist in the collection of the bags of trash and sweeping up Center Street. The work detail began at the railroad tracks and went north along FM 187 and its immediate east and west alleys as well as along the railroad tracks on the east side.

Mayor Louis “Mando” Landeros and family, aldermen Nancy Alvarado and family, Linda Musquiz with support from Team Focus members, Mike Nuckles and family, and City Secretary Betty Jo Harris were there from the City. Karen and Chassity Dean, Jeanette Keilman and children, as well as the Reverend Monty Benson and wife Pam lent their support. Following the cleanup, almost forty of the volunteers met at the Senior Citizen building for hot dogs, Girl Scout cookies, and drinks. A lot of litter was eliminated from the town thanks to people who care.

Hudson Brotherhood

Each fourth Sunday of the month a nondenominational group of Christian men meet at one of the churches in Sabinal for breakfast, fellowship, and a devotional. Last Sunday there were ten men in attendance.

Clifford Parker sang a solo, dedicating it to the memory of Joe Brockman. Brother Joe Parker then delivered the devotional.

Breakfast was provided by Bobby McIntosh and Larry Truelove. There were ten members in attendance.

First Baptist

On Monday evenings at 7 pm, a Women’s Bible Study is now underway. Titled “Spirit Hunger” it is under the leadership of Annette Horton.

On Tuesday evenings at 6 pm, the Baptist and Methodist members are asked to join hands to prepare for Vacation Bible School.

This year it is a joint effort between the two churches due to the pending kitchen construction at First Methodist. VBS will take place at First Baptist the week of June 16-20.

This coming Sunday is Fifth Sunday and the Lord’s Table will be shared. A meal will follow in the south fellowship hall.

First United Methodist

Due to construction beginning in April, our current kitchen, the closet located in the hallway, and fellowship hall all need to be emptied and stored elsewhere. Each Tuesday has been set aside as Clean the Kitchen Tuesdays. If available, please join others in emptying items, packing them away so that they will be out of the way in time for the workers to take hold of the building.

On Sunday March 30, the church will be honoring all seniors with a luncheon on March 30, immediately following the worship service. The achievements of our seniors will be recognized during this service.

When in Fort Davis, at age 7, she won first place for her photo of the fort in a contest held there. She also likes to take pictures of animals and family members. This multi-talent is in 4-H, has 5 Dutch rabbits and placed first, second, and fourth in the Cochrin County 4-H Show and captured showmanship.

Never undaunted, she is into cheer leading for her school in Whiteface, Texas. Last fall, she did cheer leading for the Texas Tech football and soccer games. She has been a cheerleader for the San Antonio Talons and two weeks ago, cheered for the Spurs pregame.

I found her to be an utter delight, bubbling up, and spirited. She apologized for her spelling in her notes about herself, but I found her to be a remarkable young lady, no apology necessary.

St. Patrick Catholic

The Way of the Cross is held every Friday at 6 pm with Mass following at 6:30 pm.

First Holy Communion will be held on Saturday, April 5 at the 7 pm Mass service.

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Cassidy Noell Besinaiz, daughter of 2001 Sabinal High School graduate Tara Weaver, now Besinaiz, and granddaughter of Tony and Lynda Weaver, is a very confident young lady. At age 6 at Whitney, TX, she won a plaque for her paper plate pig entry in a contest. She also won Best of Show in San Angelo with the same entry. Last year, she won Best of Show in creative arts for her paper cat and won again for the same in Amarillo.

CITY OF SABINAL REGULAR MEETING Mayor Louis A. Landeros, Jr. opened the special meeting of the Sabinal City Council at 7:00 p.m. on March 18, 2014, with the following aldermen, staff and visitors present: Mike Nuckles, Linda Musquiz, Alma Martinez, Nancy Alvarado, Betty Jo Harris, Kevin S. Persyn, Javier Flores, Billie Franklin, Dorothy Howard, Carl Esser, Danny Dean and Monty Benson. Chuck Van Tim Pfieffer Pelt and Eloisa Muniz were absent.

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They have GPS located every home, mobile home, gas meter, water meter, street, water line, gas line and sewer line.

He stated that tonight we want to hear from the public. He said that Sabinal is in pretty good shape for a town of its size. The wastewater plant is first rate, thanks to the grant we received. The streets are not great, but good for a town of this size. And the City and County have worked together on a number of streets.

He said this will be at least a ten year plan.

Esser passed out sheets with four headings: achieve, preserve, avoid, eliminate.

Billie franklin asked for signage for the Veterans Memorial Live Oak Park at each Hwy. 90 West entrance with the names of veterans that are Uvalde, Texas not already on the memorial in place. Also, she asked about new water lines.

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Mike Nuckles stated that the City is looking at replacing water meters. Have to show the city is trying. Also being considered is outsourcing the garbage pickup. Nuckles stated Water Harvesting & that there are things that Reclamation have been considered multiple times that the city needs to get done or move on. He also stated that these buildings that are in www.centuryoakswaterharvesting.com Accredited Professional such poor condition

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Javier Flores stated we need to try to bring people to town. He would like to see an enclosed community building. Also preserve the trees and the parks. Esser stated that all trees in south texas are suffering from the drought.

Franklin asked about recycling water from the wastewater plant. Esser stated that one of the things Uvalde is doing is using a water truck to take reused water to golf couse, etc.

Van Pelt stated that he met with the school about that, but the school has not gotten back to him.

Landeros stated that the use of that water is tied up for now in the contract for the land acquisition. If Mrs. Mc Cann does not use it within a certain time frame, then the city can use it. Also, recycling is not in the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality permit. Persyn stated that when the permit is renewed in 2015, we could get that added.

Also mentioned were infrastructure, youth, green space and downtown revitilization.

Benson also mentioned that we need to achieve affordable housing and retain young people who graduate. When they graduate, there are no good jobs here; they leave to work or go to school and never come back.

Santos Flores said there is trash all over. She recommended that people not put their stuff out until it is time for the pickup.

Landeros asked what can we do for ourselves? In the near future.

Van Pelt stated that people’s attitudes have changed since Persyn has come. Esser stated that there is a positive movement in the city.

Landeros stated that the project at the park for the restooms is excellent.

Linda Musquiz talked about renovation of the downtown, make it attractive. Concerning placing items out for pickup, she stated that some people don’t have a choice; and never know when the pickup is going to take place.

Persyn stated that they are looking at April.

Danny Dean stated that nothing gets done.

Billy Kring did a ten -year plan, but none of it has gotten implemented. Sabinal is not business friendly. He pays $130,000.

Every January. The support is not here for community. Instead of raising taxes and services cost, put a lot into the communitygot to have growth.

Muniz asked Dean what are your ideas to make that happen: Drugstore. Dean said the city won’t talk to committees. Sabinal is imploding. He pays taxes, insurance, workers comp.

Van Pelt asked Dean what he would do.

Dean replied that when it rains, water runs into his store. It would cost $200,000.00 to repair where Super S was. Need to have a nice park. There are too many trees. Take some of the trees out and have some grass.

Esser stated that the plan includes parks

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(recreation).

Nancy Alvarado said she agrees with a lot of things that have been said. We need things for the youth and the elderly (Sr. Citizens). The citizens need to help. Enforce ordinances and keep town clean.

Alma Martinez said Sabinal needs a lot of help. Get the most important things. Police cars need to be kept under cover to help them remain in good condition. Can the City buy the old building across the street (south) and make a parking lot out of it. Handicapped help (library). Water pipes are old. Trash all over town. Persyn can’t be everywhere at once.Has to do with employees-trash behind Family Dollar for weeks.

Javier Flores thought there should be an emergency group (police, ems, etc) be positive or be quiet. EMS is state of the art. Mayor has no private office. He thinks there should be a central emergency services building.

Landeros stated that this is us now. No one is going to do it for us. Javier deserves credit.

When Landeros was treasurer, they had no money in EMS. Now they are viable. Monty Benson took over as president. If they can do it -we can do it.

Alvarado stated that fixing buildings should be a priority.

Javier Flores stated that some buildings are historical. Esser stated that almost all the buildings downtown are considered historical, since they are over forty years old. Flores stated that we need to entice businesses.

Dorothy Howard asked about a museum.

Benson said to preserve community cooperation.

Muniz stated that the city has done everything it can for the nutrition center, buying the building. Why isn’t anything going on?

Van Pelt stated he is on the council because he loves Sabinal. Addressing the audience, he said we are just like you. Everyone should be willing to work together. Everything costs money. Let’s work together.

Esser stated that this document will address these things. Move on to the next one.

Landeros asked that they avoid finger pointing. The city has great elements. All of us should come together. The old ten year plan was not implemented.

It is extremely hard and is going to take some sacrifice.

Hope we can expand.

Franklin said we need to get past ourselves for the good of the community.

Persyn stated that there will be a cleanup on March 21st at six o’clock. It will start at the railroad, possibly one block on each side of center street, and going to the park. The Girl Scouts will provide refreshments at the park.

On a motion by Musquiz and second by Muniz, all six voted to adjourn at 8:18 p.m.

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

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Cockrells Keep Returning To Kerr, Where Ancestors Pioneered

“Treating your family like our family since 2007”

By Irene Van Winkle

The early years of Kerr County saw the intertwining of many or divorced, since she remarried later. families. Local residents Leroy Cockrell, Sr., and his son, Lee, He was living in Madison County, Mississippi in 1848, but by who lives in Ingram Oaks, claim kinship to several founding clans, 1850, he’d gone to Florida where he settled Ridleyville on the including the Cockes, Ridleys and Rees’s, who settled here before Apalachicola River in Gadsden Co. From there, he came to Kerr Kerr County was formalized.

County, before its organization (1856).

It is a case of people arriving to William A. Cocke was John Ridley’s leave their mark, departing, and then maternal grandson. He said that coming home again through the John moved to Kerr County with decades. several slaves and William’s mother, It is also a story of love getting a Vanilla, then a two-year-old child. second chance.

Along with them came “Aunt Patsy” In the Kerrville Mountain Sun of Ridley, William’s great-grandmother.

March 15, 1956, there were family “I remember her distinctly as sitting stories as part of a series written in a chimney corner in our Verde for Kerr County’s Centennial Creek home smoking a cob pipe,” he celebration. A relative of the said.

Cockrells, William A. Cocke (1875The family settled in Zanzenberg, 1959), who had married Brownie which he said was later called Center Rees, offered reminiscences of the Point, on a farm about a block west Cockes and Ridleys. of the main north-south street. Their William A.’s narrative said that home, he said, was “about the only his ancestor, also named William one large enough to accommodate Cocke, a purser, was the first known Joseph M. Cockrell, left, sits beside Benjamin Franklin Cockrell (1848- settler meetings to discuss county person of the branch to come from organizations properly.

1931), whose son, Angus Hardee, Sr. married Vera Caudette Cocke.

England, arriving on a vessel serving Vera’s parents, William Gabriel and Vanilla Price Ridley Cocke were “It was a long log house well early settlers in Kerr County the Jamestown Colony. For his chinked against wind and weather. services, he received a large tract of There were four large main rooms in land on the James River south of Richmond, where he established a a row, with a wide breezeway in the middle. There were two rock plantation, “Bremo,” that became the family’s ancestral home. chimneys placed between the two pairs of double rooms having Lee disputes this, however, as his records say the early ancestor’s a fireplace on each side. ... I remember on one of our visits to the first name was actually Richard.

Ridley home they brought in ‘a crazy man’ from Camp Verde and Several generations later, another William Cocke settled in locked him in the end bed room. That must have been the first Tennessee before the Revolutionary War in which he fought and mental asylum in that part of Texas.” became a general. He and Governor Blount became the first two William said he remembered his grandfather.

U.S. senators from the state when it was admitted to the union in “My most vivid recollection of Grandfather Ridley is the fact that 1797. His son, John, became a prominent Tennessee lawyer. he would always get up early and take a bath under the mill dam In 1852, John’s son, Frederick Bird Smith Cocke (1812-1903), was as the water flowed swiftly the full width of the river about four the first family member to arrive in Texas, riding on horseback. He hundred yards away.” was born 45 miles from Knoxville, Tenn., where he attended what In his book, “The History of Eastern Kerr County, Texas,” later became the University of Tennessee. William recalled his Gerald Witt wrote, “On June 21, 1854, a gentleman from Middle grandfather loved reciting poetry to him, especially long passages Tennessee signed the papers that made him the largest land holder from Sir Walter Scott, and from Pollock’s “In the Course of Time.” in Kerr County. J. Clark Ridley(’s) ... purchases totaled 2,240 William said Frederick sold his large farm for $15,000, placing acres.” most of it in a money belt for the long trek to Texas.

A year later, John married Livonia, and Witt said he played an “On the trip,” William wrote, “according to family legend, he met integral role during the county’s formation. up with a like-minded fellow Mason who was also land-hungry.

After Kerr County was formally designated in January, 1856, John, The story goes that he opened his money belt and loaned his who was called “that Tennessean,” was appointed by the Act to wandering friend a thousand dollars. Whether or not the money order the election of county officials. John organized the election was ever repaid is not clear.” that March in Comfort (which was then still inside the bounds of Frederick explored the south, coming through New Orleans and Kerr County, and in April swore in the officials: then fetched his wife, Eliza Malvina Rogers, and family. They The vote to name Kerrville the county seat was close: 26-23, but wintered in Lockhart, then went on to Karnes County, with six sons that was not the end of the matter. and five daughters. The sixth girl was born there.

In 1860, the vote went the other way, 78-21, when another election “The moving clan required the use of two mule-drawn wagons and gave Comfort the edge. After this, Witt said, citizens constantly a large handsome hack in which our grandmother rode in style with complained about “voter irregularities.” However, two years later, the young members of her numerous brood,” William said. the Texas Legislature changed the boundaries, carving away the Of the children, five sons, including William A.’s father, William eastern end of Kerr County for Kendall County, taking Comfort Gabriel “Gabe” Cocke, served in the Confederate Army during the with it. This brought the county seat back to Kerrville once and for Civil War, and many of them achieved high ranks. They also served all. in the Texas legislature, as well as becoming lawyers, including his John died in 1864 and was buried in Center Point cemetery.

Uncle Jack, who told him, “It is better to ask questions than die a Leroy Cockrell, Sr. was born in 1916 in the family farmhouse four fool.” miles north of Campbellton, a town which consisted of a general At some point, they left the area, but after Eliza died in 1865, mercantile store and a cotton gin. He said his father, Angus, was a Frederick came with five of his children (Thomas F., Gabe, young child when he left Arkansas.

William, Maggie and Ella) to Center Point.

“My dad and his family came to Clarksville, Texas, which is near Thomas married James M. Starkey’s daughter, Lizzie, and in Paris,” he said. “The family split up there. Alonzo and his brother, 1867, Gabe married Vanilla Cordette Price Ridley, and they had 10 Joe, went to Olney, Texas and Allan, Billy and Angus went south to children.

Wilson County where my mom and dad got married. My dad was a In 1908, Gabe and Vanilla’s daughter, Vera Caudette married farmer.” farmer Angus Hardee Cockrell, Sr., from Arkansas, the son of Leroy, Sr. attended high school in Pleasanton. On Christmas Day, Benjamin Franklin Cockrell and Lucy Alford Connell. Angus and 1935, Leroy, Sr. wed Elizabeth Luethcke, who was voted the Queen Vera had six children: Angus Hardee, Jr., William Flavius, Leroy, of Harlandale High School. After attending business school, he Sr., Alford Ridley, Edith and Frances. worked for Arkansas Oil and Fuel and Sun Ray Oil, and then went Gabe was a Methodist minister and circuit rider in the Hill Country, independent where he acquired leases and managed land for oil and had donated the land for the Center Point Methodist Church, companies. now more than 150 years old.

In between, he served stateside in the U.S. Navy during WWII, He was later stricken with lower paralysis, and he and Vanilla lived since his typing skills made him useful for processing orders. The out their elder years with Edith and husband Robert May in San couple had three children: Lee, Claudia and Vera, but Elizabeth Antonio. After Vanilla’s death, he lived with daughter Sara near died in 1960.

Houston, but later they moved him to Kerrville where he died at the Leroy, Sr. married Elizabeth Waters in 1961, and they came back VA Hospital. to the Hill Country in 1965 (where his mother had lived), and The story of the Cockrell clan can be traced back to Thomas bought Bluff Creek on SH 1340 near the Wagon Wheel Ranch. He Cockrell (b. 1745), the earliest known direct ancestor of this improved the property and started a pecan grove. family branch. Thomas’s grandson, Allen (1802-1878) married “My cousin, Bertha Mae Rees Cocke visited me when I lived out Sarah Adeline Harlan in Georgia in 1830. The first Harlans arrived there,” he said. in America in the late 1680s. Alan and Sarah’s son, Benjamin Lee and his father recalled hearing stories about encounters with Franklin, married Lucy Alford Connell. the Comanches out at Camp Verde.

William A. spoke about the hazards of the wilderness.

“Grandma talked about that being such an unsettling time,” Lee “One Saturday afternoon as (father) was riding across the said.

Government Flat homeward bound, Indians suddenly appeared Elizabeth Waters passed away in 2001 in Albuquerque and on each side in full pursuit. As he was riding a spirited horse, (he) eventually Leroy, Sr. moved back to Kerrville after Lee retired. outran them; saving his ammunition against close attack if they had In 2004, Lee married Ann Morris at the Scott Ranch in Mountain overtaken him.”

Home. The ceremony performed by Pastor Warren Hornung A few years later, Gabe bought 170 acres on “the Verde,” a mile was attended by friends and family, including Leroy, Sr. The southwest of Center Point, and their daughter Bertha May was born wedding had been postponed for almost 44 years, interrupted by in the first cabin. They built a large home and had more children: a misunderstanding and their marriages to other people a lifetime Frank, William Alexander, Vanilla Eva, Flavious (Flavius) Alton, earlier.

Vera, Sallie and Edith.

Lee admitted he “blew it” the first time around. He and Ann had Their church was on a hill across from the cemetery, a small frame dated in high school, which led to an engagement while they were building on what became the Captain Irving property. William said studying at the University of Texas. he first spotted his first sweetheart, Susie, going to church wearing “We had a misunderstanding when we were making out the a red dress. He also recalled the murder of the Dowdy children near wedding invitations,” he said. “She was going to be in a wedding Mountain Home, and shopping at Schreiner’s. with a roommate in Houston, but I didn’t remember why she was Historically, the Ridleys go back to England. One of the most gone. I kept calling but I didn’t know she was out of town, and famous was Bishop Nicholas Ridley who, in 1555, was imprisoned I thought she was gone for good. I gave up calling. It was just in the Tower of London for refusing to back down on his views of stupidity.” the separation of the church and state. He paid for it with his life.

Lee went on with his life after the wedding was called off. He The Ridley family continued to be well-accomplished. William married Beverley Cummings Ramsey, and made a career in the Gabriel’s wife, Vanilla, was the daughter of Francis A. and Livonia Portland cement industry, using his computer skills. The couple and Caudette Ridley Price, who wed in 1841. Livonia married Dr. John their three daughters moved often, from as far off as California to Clark Ridley, the cousin of her father, George Ridley, who had as close as Akansas, and finally, New Mexico, where he retired. come with him to Texas. The family believes that Dr. John Clark Beverley passed away, and while in Albuquerque, Lee received an Ridley adopted her. invitation to a high school reunion and signed up to attend.

John Clark Ridley (1810-1864), the son of Moses Ridley, a Eventually, Lee and Ann communicated, and he asked if she would Revolutionary War soldier, and Katherine Haward, was born in take an ride with him as pilot in a small airplane. She accepted his Harpeth River, Tenn. Apparently a restless spirit or seeking new offer, and the rest, as they say, “is history.” opportunities, he was often on the move. He also went to the altar They moved to Ingram while Leroy, Sr. moved back to Kerrville. three times.

Ever the optimist, last year, at the age of 91, Leroy, Sr. married In 1818, John moved with his family to Stewart’s Creek in Valeta Wendel, with whom he said he is very happy.

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O B I T U A R I E S Velma Faye Tucker-Jackson

Vernon Marcus Porter

(September 14, 1921 -March 20, 2014)

(January 12, 1928 - March 20, 2014)

Velma Faye Tucker-Jackson, age 92, of Uvalde, Texas passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2014, at Amistad Nursing Home in Uvalde, Texas. She was born in Leakey, Texas to Douglas Manton Marsh and Bertha Elizabeth Marsh on September 14, 1921.

She is survived by her sons, Roger (Ronnie) Taylor and wife Linda of Flour Bluff, Texas, Homer (Tony) Tucker of Beeville, Texas; daughter, Elizabeth (Tucker) Burdock and husband Gerald of Portland, Texas; brother, Carlton (Stubbs) Marsh and wife Joyce; sister, Sue (Mills) Henry and husband Floyd; twenty grandchildren; thirty great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Douglas Marsh and Bertha (Elms) Marsh; husbands, Homer Tucker and Hershal Jackson; brothers, Denzil Marsh, Billy Milton, Cliffton Marsh, Otis Marsh; sister, Wanda (Marsh) Mumme; son, Charles Tucker; daughter, Sondra Culver; grandchildren, Henry R. Brown, and Kenneth S. Burdock.

Pallbearers include Charlie Tucker, Jimmy Tucker, Robert Tucker, Chance Tucker, Brett Culver, and Troy Burdock.

Honorary Pallbearers include Billy Culver, Ronnie Burdock, Bryan Culver, and Clint Tucker.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 26, 2014, at the Leakey Church of Christ, with Doyle Brooks officiating. Interment followed in the Leakey Floral Cemetery.

The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Leakey, Texas.

Vernon Marcus Porter, 86, of Utopia, passed away on March 20, 2014 in Kerrville, Texas. He was born in Utopia, Texas on January 12, 1928 to James Verl and Veonita Porter. He and Charlsie Mae Walker were married on June 8, 1950 in Utopia.

He graduated from Utopia High School and went on to graduate from Texas A&I University in Kingsville, Texas.

He taught Vocational Agriculture for 11 years in Medina, Texas and Uvalde, Texas. Then moved back to Utopia to operate the family ranch while teaching and coaching for 19 years in the Utopia School. He was active in many local organizations, most notably his 38 years of service to the Bandera County Soil and Water Conservation District for which he was recognized in 2010 with the honor of Lifetime Honorary Director.

Devoted husband, father, grandfather, greatgrandfather and educator, he will be greatly missed by his many friends and family.

Vernon is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers J.E. Porter and Lester Ray Porter, one sister Ida Fay White and one son Jerry Lynn Porter.

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Understanding the Bible FOR Yourself Notice that the title is “Understanding the Bible FOR Yourself” – not BY yourself! Bible scholars have been using the science of Hermeneutics for thousands of years! We do not have to try and “reinvent the wheel” so-to-speak in determining what a Bible passage means. It is true that as long as there have been Bible students there have been differences of opinion about what the Bible says and how to understand those things. Some make Bible passages more difficult than they really are by trying to read more into the text than is there. Others try and make Bible doctrines incomprehensible by ‘spiritualizing’ every passage of Scripture (and unless you have special schooling you cannot comprehend what is written!). Still others try and read every passage ‘just as it is written’ without regard to the context. All three of these approaches can lead to an erroneous understanding of what God intended. So how can the “average Joe” read and understand the Bible for himself at home? I believe that a few simple rules will help us avoid common errors of interpretation. (Over the next several months, Lord willing, I will try and explain these rules simply and understandably and give examples where applying a particular rule will aid greatly in our understanding of the Bible.)

Of course, CONTEXT will determine what rule to use in any given reading; but common sense will serve us greatly also!

Common sense will help us to determine such things as: 1) who is speaking; 2) to whom are they speaking; and 3) what is the

Vernon is survived by his wife of 63 years, Charlsie Porter.

His children are Bob Porter and wife Kerry of Utopia, Kathy Campbell of Utopia, Jeanie Minton and husband Shreves of Utopia, and Lori McGuffin of Kerrville. Grandchildren are Brent Porter and wife Stephanie, Walker Porter, Marcy Herndon and husband Bryan, RJ Jones, Ryon Jones and wife Laura, Royce Jones, Misty Zrzavy and husband Clint, Kristina Rhodes and husband James, Kade McGuffin and Michaela McGuffin. Great-grandchildren include: Wyatt Porter, Katharine Porter, Trace Herndon, Brady Herndon, Ashton Jones, Eli Jones, Brendan McBee, Zayne Zrzavy, Brett Zrzavy, Dustin Rhodes, Macee Rhodes, Morgan Rhodes.

Visitation will be held Saturday, March 22, 2014 from 4-6 p.m. at Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 23, 2014, at the Utopia United Methodist Church with Reverend Chuck Crane officiating.

Burial will follow at Waresville Cemetery in Utopia.

Pallbearers are Brent Porter, Walker Porter, RJ Jones, Ryon Jones, Royce Jones, Kade McGuffin.

Honorary Pallbearers are his numerous friends and former students.

Memorials may be given to Utopia EMS, Utopia United Methodist Church, Utopia ISD or any of ones choice.

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purpose for speaking? Aside from these common sense rules there are certain rules of interpretation that have guided scholars for centuries. It is the most basic of these rules that we will address.

(I will warn you right now – if you are not willing to wrestle with your conscience, and maybe even with some of the doctrines that your church teaches, DO NOT READ THESE ARTICLES!) I am not a prophet or the son of a prophet but I can guarantee you that some things that you have been taught or that you have understood on your own, will contradict these rules and will not harmonize with other Bible passages! Be forewarned!

Here are some negative things that will hinder our Bible understanding: 1) Using the Bible to try and prove the doctrines that we follow; 2) Trying to please those around us (and the world) and not just please God only; 3) Expecting NOT to be able to understand what is written in the Bible; 4) Making the Bible a book of mysticism and/or unknowable spiritual mysteries; 5) Having a desire to understand the ‘deep mysteries of God’ so that we will be “Unique and Distinct”!

We need some general ground rules as we begin this series: 1) Be sure that you are reading a reliable “translation” of the Bible and not a “paraphrase” version;

Kitty

as he passed through the final year of his life. As she began telling me about his journey to death, she would naturally cry. When she came to a particularly difficult

by Tracy Renee Lee moment, she would pause and look at me. I was just crying away without regard to other patrons in the Before I became a funeral director, I restaurant.

During one pause, she reached out and took my hand had a dear friend who lost her adult in hers.

After looking deep into my soul, she said something to son to cancer. I had been out of town me. working for quite some time, and when I returned to the intermountain At the time, I thought it was a very important statement. It struck me deeply, and I pondered it for a long time. As a funeral director, west, in the dead of winter, I met with her at a restaurant for hot cocoa. I have often reflected back on this experience with my friend, and I have realized that she shared something profound with My friend was a highly respected and accomplished woman. She had been the state president of a nationwide political organization me. Throughout my days as a funeral director, I have shared this “Pearl of Wisdom” with many of my clients. and worked for very important men. She was strong and very Her enlightening words were these. “Thank you for letting me intelligent. I had worked beside my friend for many years and tell you the story of my son’s death. It seems that each time I tell was very sad to learn that during my absence, she had lost her someone about his death, it erases some of my sadness.” son.

We sat at the restaurant and cried together as she finished telling Once we were seated, we ordered our cocoa and my dear friend the story of her son’s death. I left with tear stained cheeks, and began telling me about the death of her son. Her son resided in my friend left a little less devastated. a coastal state and had returned home to live with his parents,

2) Bear in mind that there are TWO divisions to your Bible – The Old Testament and the New Testament; 3) Remember that God has always expected man to understand the things written in both Testaments; 4) Recognize that the New Testament is our law for serving God and the Lord Jesus Christ today; 5) Understand that all Bible passages must harmonize with each other, if this is indeed the Word of God. Instead of translating the Bible from the ancient languages wordfor-word into modern English, some so-called translators only give thought-for-thought ‘translations’ and others only give the “essence of the translation” – which we call a paraphrase.

Modern paraphrase Bibles are: God’s Word; Good News Bible; The Living Bible; The Message; Today’s English Version (TEV); Easy-to-Read Version (ERV) and maybe some newer ones that have been published in the last five years or less. Get a reliable word-for-word translation if you want to understand God’s Word as originally written.

If you need more information about which versions are reliable or would like to ask about other questions, please feel free to write, text or phone me with your inquiry. As we begin this series of lessons let’s memorize the three most important rules of Bible study: 1) Context; 2) Context; and 3) CONTEXT! Is that simple enough? Until we meet next time, thanks for your attention.

You see, that is what death does. It devastates us. When we experience the death of someone we love, we are devastated. If you learn only one thing from this article, if you cannot bear one more moment of the overwhelming sadness that accompanies significant loss, listen and learn from the profound words of my dear friend. Tell your story. Share it with everyone who will listen. Telling your story helps take your sadness away. It helps you to realize and accept the death of your loved one. Once you have accomplished this necessary realization, you are free to recover, and you will learn how to live life without your loved one with you.

This is the greatest thing you can do for your grief recovery.

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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HISTORIC MONTELL COMMUNITY CENTER TO HOST SPAGHETTI DINNER The historic old school house at Montell, Texas – The Montell Country Club and Community Center – will be the setting for a benefit dinner to raise funds for maintaining the school house and to aid the Nueces Canyon Volunteer Fire Department. The spaghetti dinner will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2014 from 5: 00 – 7:00 pm (or until the food runs out!).

There will be all-you-can-eat spaghetti, garlic bread, and salad. If you still have room, you can fill up on some of the delicious homemade desserts! Returning again this year to entertain will be Toni Collins and the No-Name Band. And the evening wouldn’t be complete without the much-anticipated Baked Goods Auction featuring some of the Nueces Canyon’s finest delectables. Good food, good friends, and good music, all for a good cause – what better way to spend an evening?!

And just where is Montell? It’s located only 30 miles north of Uvalde on State Highway 55. The Montell Country Club/ Community Center is situated on the west side of the highway, along with the Episcopalian Church of the Ascension

and the Montell Methodist Church. The Montell Cemetery adjoins these buildings.

The original school at this site was probably built around 1888. As was true in most rural communities, the school was the center of community life. Residents of a community normally belonged to different churches, but children of all religions would attend the rural school.

The school was also the logical gathering place for meetings that concerned the community, performances by the students and end-of-the-school-year affairs, Christmas programs, Easter egg hunts, and elections. To this day, the old school building is still used for elections, local community events, playing dominoes and cards, funeral service gatherings, and family get-togethers.

The location has been a favorite place for activities down through the years. In the early part of the 20th century, tournaments were held at barbecues and other gatherings at Montell. Two-inch rings were placed on poles set in a long, straight line, about as far apart as telephone poles.

The men, carrying long lances, would race on horseback to see who could get the

The Attack of the Red Wasps

most rings by putting the lances through the rings. This was not an easy activity, and it could be dangerous if a rider fell on a lance. Baseball, a favorite sport, was played on the flat between the churches and J.D. Sutherland’s store. The women of Montell also played baseball in 1919 and later - there were even enough women for two teams. Residents began holding dances once a month at the country club, and these dances continued until World War II. The Montell Bridge Club was organized in May, 1946. Members met twice a month, then met with their husbands once a month. There was also a Supper Club that met once a month to play bridge and to eat dinner.

So load up the car and come have a wonderful evening visiting with old friends, tapping your toes to good music, and eating to your heart’s content! Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 29th beginning at 5 pm.

Material taken from History of Montell, Uvalde County, Texas, compiled by Frieda R. Roger

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Memory of Growing up in Barksdale by Lee Sweeten

There is little left of our old house on East Taylor street in Barksdale and to the unknowing it would appear that the lot was always vacant. Yet, it stood there, just another old Box House, full of hopes and dreams and memories. There are numerous stories that I could relate about growing up in that house but for now, I will just tell the one where we were attacked by the wasps..

While it has been over 40 years, I remember that afternoon like it was only a few days ago. My mother had passed on and my father had moved to a small town near Galveston. So my brother Johnnie and I called the place home and since. Johnnie worked off shore, I pretty much had the place to myself. As I recall, it was a hot summer Sunday afternoon and while many weekends the place was packed with friends who came to relax and have a good time, this time there were only a few of us there. Only one other person and I were up and about as the others were still recovering from the night before. I will not tell you the name of the person who was with me, but he is still around and he will remember this as well. At that time, he was a little on the heavy side. Anyway, he and I were some what bored. So, we were wandering around outside doing nothing when I had the bright idea to check the amount of gas in the propane tank. My friend was right behind me and was looking over my shoulder when I raised the lid. Much to my surprise and dismay, the whole inside was home to the largest Red Wasp nest I had ever seen.

Not being one to hang around a swarm of very angry wasps, I immediately took flight. Yes, in those days and with the proper motivation, these long legs could cover some ground in a hurry and needless to say, I was definitely motivated. I was all the way around the house when I discovered my friend was not with me.

Making sure no wasps were still after me, I stopped and yelled out his name. Only silence was the reply. So I called to him again and still silence. Surely I thought, if the wasps had stung him to death, I would have heard him scream. Slowly, I eased back

around to the corner of the house where I could see the propane tank and hopefully still be out of the range of the angry wasps.

By now, I was truly worried that something bad had happened to my friend. I eased my head around the corner and to my astonishment there he was. As I had said, when I opened the lid he had been looking over my shoulder and he was still in that exact same position. Yes, he was like a statue frozen in time.

Some of the wasps were still buzzing around his head but most had settled back down. Utterly amazed I watched as he held his stance until finally the remaining wasps flew off to other things.

Then and only then he slowly backed away from the tank. I had no desire to get any closer so I waited for him to come over where I was still watching from the corner of the house. By the look on his face, it was apparent that he was somewhat shaken.

I told him that I was already around the house before I noticed he was not with me and then I said, “Man that was either the stupidest or the bravest thing I ever saw.”

I will always remember his reply as he told me, “Well I knew I couldn’t out run them and I always heard if you were perfectly still they would not sting you. So it seemed to be my only choice.”

Even at that, while I have come across numerous wasp and hornet nests over the years and even though these old legs cannot cover ground like they use to, my first instinct of flight has always won out. I still cannot decide if his act was the stupidest or the bravest thing I ever have seen but I for one do not intend to try it.

Speaking of wasps, I have not seen a red wasp, yellow jacket, hornet or even a dirt dobber for the last few years around here.

Has anyone else noticed or have they only abandoned my place...? Oh well enough for now; perhaps another story another time..

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

by Elaine Padgett Carnegie

Last week I told you we were going to discuss what Paleo Dieting was and why it is significant. The Paleo (or, Paleolithic) Diet is a lifestyle based on the ancestral human diet. I have even heard it called MVF, which stands for Meat-Vegetables-Fat. All these terms refer to basically the same way of eating—the eating habits of our hunter-and-gatherer Paleolithic ancestors who, if they were able to avoid illness (due to the lack of modern medicine), lived very long and healthy lives.

While we can’t know exactly what our hunter-gatherer ancestors ate, in principle, Paleo is about eating the same whole foods that were found in nature millions of years ago. These include foods that come from the land like meats, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds, and foods that come from open waters like fish and shellfish. These foods are nutrient-dense and are free from all those modern ingredients you can’t pronounce. When we remove inflammatory foods from our diet—foods that were not part of our ancestors’ daily meals, such as wheat flour, industrial seed oils, sugar, and even supposedly healthy foods like grains, dairy, and soy—we reduce the risk of the most prevalent diseases of our civilization, such as heart disease, cancer, obesity, autoimmune diseases, and diabetes. Additionally (and best of all), we feel better, our energy levels rise, we look years younger, and we sleep better.

Well the recipes this week are designed to take you through one whole day…Paleolithically!

Breakfast Casserole

1 pound breakfast sausage 1 large sweet potato or 2 medium to small, diced 2-3 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped 1 green onion, diced 10-12 large eggs sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste Instructions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees and grease a 9×13″ glass baking dish with coconut oil or whatever you choose (grass-fed butter?). Set aside. Prepare veggies. Dice sweet potatoes, chop spinach, and dice up green onion. Let each separately aside.

Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Remove sausage from casing and add sausage to skillet. Cook until browned and cooked through. Remove sausage from skillet keeping the sausage grease. Add sweet potatoes to grease and cook until tender, stir occasionally, about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove sweet potatoes and place in bowl. Toss sweet potatoes with spinach, green onion, sausage, and salt and pepper until well combined. Place the mixture into your prepared 9×13 glass dish, spreading evenly across the bottom of the dish. In another large bowl, whisk eggs. Pour egg mixture evenly over the sausage and veggie mixture in dish. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until set. Allow to cool slightly before serving. Cut into squares and serve.

Chicken Vegetable Lettuce Cups

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (or coconut oil) 1⁄2 cup yellow onions, diced 1⁄2 cup green onions, chopped 1⁄2 cup red bell pepper, diced 1⁄2 cup yellow bell pepper, diced 1⁄2 cup carrots, shredded 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound ground chicken (or turkey or beef) 2 teaspoons chili powder 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro Salt and Pepper to taste Lettuce leaves (such as Bibb), washed and dried Additional toppings of choice: Avocado, Guacamole, Salsa, etc.

Instructions: Heat 2 tablespoon oil of choice in a large skillet on medium heat. Add the onions, green onions, bell pepper, and carrots and cook until all are softened, about 2-4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute. While the vegetables are cooking heat another large skillet on medium heat and add one to two tablespoons of oil to coat the bottom of the pan. Crumble chicken into the pan and sprinkle with salt and chili powder. Cook the chicken without stirring until it is browned on one side, then turn the pieces over to brown the other side. At this point you can also make sure the chicken is broken into small pieces or crumbled. Once the chicken is just cooked through, stir

in vegetables and sprinkle with more salt and chili powder to taste. You can also add a little ground black pepper too. Remove from heat. Stir in fresh parsley or cilantro.

To serve place the chicken vegetable mixture into lettuce cups and serve with toppings of avocado or guacamole and salsa. Yum!

Salmon with Sweet Spicy Rub

1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1/8 teaspoon sea salt 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper 4 – 5 ounce wild salmon fillets Instructions: Combine the maple syrup, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Brush salmon with 1 tablespoon of the spice mixture, coating the top of the fish. Continue to brush the remaining salmon fillets. Place fish on a plate and wrap with plastic wrap and allow to sit in refrigerator for 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 375. Place salmon on a prepared baking sheets. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until salmon is cooked to desired.

Cauliflower Rice

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (or coconut oil) 1 medium onion, diced 1 cup celery, diced 1 teaspoon garlic, minced 1 head cauliflower, trimmed and coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper Instructions: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Sauté onion over medium heat for 10 minutes, or until soft. Add celery and garlic to skillet and sauté for 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, place cauliflower in a food processor. Process until the texture of rice. Add cauliflower, thyme, and rosemary, cover and cook 5-10 minutes, until soft. Then add salt and pepper to taste.

For snacks through the day you can eat raw veggies, fruits and berries, or nuts.

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w/fireplace, 2 lots & view of lake $90’s · #42 – Creekfront Lot w/scenic views, water meter $49,500 · #48 – CUTE AS CAN BE! 3 BD/1 BA Home w/access to 3⁄4 mi. Frio River, Huge Pecan trees, own well $159,000 · #73 – 2200 sq. ft. MOL, Fleetwood Home, 3-4 BD/2 BA, oversized Dbl. garage/workshop, concrete drive, Leakey $141,900 · #60 – GARDEN & ORCHARD parameter fenced, well, elect., access 3⁄4 mi. Frio River, 1.385 AC OWNER TERMS $80’s · #2 – CONCAN – minutes to Frio River, 70 AC secluded w/3 BD/2 BA Home, Hunting, out buildings $265,000 · #26 – RiverTree, Access Frio River Park, 1.87 AC (Owner/Assoc.

Broker) $69,995 · #98 – Beautiful Lg. 3 BD/2 BA Home on corner lot, RiverTree, Frio River Access, RV hook-ups, huge trees $349,000 · #93 – OWN both sides Frio River, 33+ acres, 2 BD/2 BA LOG home w/Santa Fe fireplace, screened porch $525,000 · #78 – 200’ MOL Frio Riverfront, 5 1⁄4 acres, min. restrictions $90’s · #87 – VACATION CABIN IN THE HILLS! 6+ AC plus access to 50 AC park for swimming, fishing, hiking $109,000 · #77 – HOME ON 3 LOTS backing up to private Frio River Park, 3 BD/2 BA Home w/fireplace, Lg. Cypress Trees surround the Lg. backyard deck where you can watch the deer $350,000 · #64 – 3.58 AC Homesite, Hwy 83 front, water, elect. avail. $47,000 · #68 – This lg. 3/2 Home, guest house, workshop, lg. deck, rock patio & deer proof fence, access 2 Frio River Parks – MOTIVATED SELLER $275,000 · #46 – Spectacular Views from this hilltop 3/2 home at Barksdale, 13 AC+/-, fenced. Bring your horses $199,500 · #36 – 9.3 AC Spring Hill, scenic homesite, city water & elect. avail. $111,600 · #33 – Oversize Lot, Emerald Oaks area. Water, elect., lots of Lg. trees, cleared& ready for you to build $36,500 · #15 – IDEAL COMMERCIAL LOCATION across adj. Real Co. Courthouse. 5500 sq. ft. MOL building. PRICED RIGHT $249,500 · #3 – PRISTENE HOME 21 AC arched entries, high ceilings, granite countertops, SS appliances, 3/3 Home. Guest Home w/oversized 3 car garage/storage, barn w/liv. Quarters $689,000 · #69 – 26.6 Acres near Leakey, well, elect., pond, scenic homesite $179,000 · #75 – 503 AC Axis, turkey, Whitetail, stock tank, nice accommo.

Located near HWY 41. Owner might sell in 2 parts $1,082,396 · #61 – Flowing Springs 200 AC+/- Ranch, Bullhead Creek, 4 BD/3 BA Executive Home, metal barn w/living quarters $1,650,000 · #74 – Frio River Access thru 2 parks, Twin Forks. Water & elect. avail. $33,000 · #53 – 20.237 AC heavily treed, hunting or get-away place w/access to spring fed park $49,580 · #50 – 3 BD/2 BA Brick Home, large kitchen & open living/dining area w/high ceilings $145,000 · #39 – 90.8 AC just off Hwy 337 $450,000 PENDING · #27 – Frio River & Leakey Springs Park access. 2.6 AC w/Owner Finance 20% dn., 10 yrs, 5% $152,000

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

WE PAY A CASH REWARD OF

$70

for every DEAD (Dry) ton you drag in;

$58

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

Go get ‘em!

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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 III By Elaine Padgett Carnegie

I’ve never done drugs, but I have walked through fire because of them. In Part I, we talked about what drugs are and the segment of our society that are in danger from them; in Part II, we lived inside the experience through the eyes of the user. In the final Part III, we are going to examine what they do to the “human state”—body, mind and spirit!

If you want a shortcut to hell, drugs are it. Most people know that drugs are extremely dangerous to their minds and bodies. One junkie said, “Addiction to heroin is the closest thing to hell itself.” Why then, do people use drugs? I think

poverty or religion, which has been typical in the American South since the Second Great Awakening in the 18th century, may be a more important source of this cultural phenomenon, known as “the culture of honor.”

The one true and inescapable fact about God is that He makes YOU want to be better, a better person, a better friend, a better daughter, wife, and husband. He offers a way out of that lost desperate,

it is the deterioration of the nuclear family, the deterioration of society (peer pressure included) and the deterioration of our spirits. Even if I had wanted to do drugs…my daddy would have beaten me, not an exaggeration; beaten me half to death—the first time! The second time I cannot contemplate. He rests in the Floral Cemetery today, but he would have known! My Mama and Daddy made it their business to know everything we did. Privacy? Ha…we never even thought of it, unless there were exams or it was game day and the person involved needed peace; and even then it was iffy…

Society makes it easy. There are no hard and fast rules anymore. Today, we advance our own selfinterest at the expense of everyone else in our society. The traditional culture of the Southern United States has been called a “culture of honor”, that is, a culture where people avoid intentionally offending others, and maintain a reputation for not accepting improper conduct by others. I remember a time when I was young, when this code was well and strong in my little corner of the South…even that is largely gone now. It is pretty much alright for anyone to do anything…so what have we taught our children?

No consequences… almost like they don’t think anything they do is real or will have lasting consequences.

Talking about the American South, I wanted to share this with you, “Observers argue that

loneliness and anger that damages so many of us. So many use drugs or alcohol to mask that sorrowful spirit, until it becomes a cycle of death; both physical and spiritual. So drugs are not really the enemy…the enemy is in the mirror. The “spoiled” or neglected child, the adult who accepts no blame for their own actions. The deterioration of the human spirit!

The consequences of methamphetamine abuse are terrible for the individual––psychologically, medically, and socially. Abusing the drug can cause memory loss, aggression, and psychotic behavior, damage to the cardiovascular system, malnutrition, and severe dental problems.

Methamphetamine abuse threatens whole communities, causing new waves of crime, unemployment, child neglect or abuse, and other social ills. It is a powerful, highly addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system.

Methamphetamine differs from amphetamine in that, at comparable doses, much greater amounts of the drug get into the brain. It also has longerlasting and more harmful effects on the central nervous system. These characteristics make it a drug with high potential for widespread abuse.

As a powerful stimulant, methamphetamine, can increase wakefulness and physical activity and decrease appetite. It can cause rapid heart rate,

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of service NEW LISTING: West of Leakey lies this wooded 5.98 acres with access to 50 acres of common area and some of the prettiest spring fed water around. Deep swimming hole, waterfalls, and lake are for the enjoyment of the landowners of Roaring Springs.

Sit on the covered front porch of the 1BR cabin with loft and watch the kids play in the nice sized tree house. $133,000.

NEW LISTING: 94.74 ACRES only 3 miles west of Leakey!

Extensive road work has been done, affording 4W access to some high country with jaw dropping views. There is a new entry, electricity brought onto property with pad site in place and cedar clearing done exposing pretty valley with lots of hardwoods and scenic wet weather creek, deep draws and ravines. But the best part is the price! $2350./acre CONTRACT PENDING ALREADY! NEW LISTING: 2.2 ACRES WITH 172+ FT. OF FRIO FRONTAGE! Neat as a pin, 3BR/2B DW. 1 car covered carport, with shed/workshop on slab, sidewalks, wood steps with landings to shady bank of Frio River, vacation rental potential! $269,900.

NEW LISTING: PRICED TO SELL FAST! 2BR/2B home on .8 of an acre with mother-in-law quarters, man cave, several outbuildings and access to the Frio River! This home is priced below tax appraisal figure! $147,000.

NEW LISTING: 3BR/2.5B home with separate 1BR/1B guest house, privacy fencing, lots of improvements for the money!!

Must see to appreciate! $139,000.

NEW LISTING: 2BR/1B rock home on corner lot near school.

New interior paint, new linoleum, new fencing, new counter tops, new cabinets, new exterior windows, all appliances convey, metal shed! Perfect starter, retirement or rental property! $99,000. .4 of an acre, mobiles and rv’s allowed, access to central water and gorgeous Frio River! $27,000.

Two one acre tracts of land, good views, city water, paved road frontage. $25,000. each .7 of an acre with fully equipped and furnished restaurant.

Highway 83 frontage with good visibility! Priced to sell at $139,000.

1 acre south of Leakey on corner lot with large trees, city water, well, electricity, septic and outbuilding on slab. All ready to go!

$49,000.

Large 3BR/2B home on 20 beautiful acres of rolling terrain, large trees and seasonal creek, with city water and wells, two cabins, rv shed, carport and large barn with electricity. $350,000.

2 city lots totaling almost one acre on the north side of town with availability of city water, highway frontage, cleared of all cedar exposing beautiful oaks, and corners on three roads. $29,000.

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

75 stunning acres with gorgeous 3BR/3B “barndominium”, bunk house, rv shed, well, city water, and breath-taking long views! Many extras you just have to see this one! REDUCED $595,000. CONTRACT PENDING! 1 acre, completely fenced, fruit trees, shed, energy efficient 2BR/1B home, long views, wrap-a-round deck, comes tastefully furnished! $195,000.

COMMERCIAL BUILDING DOWNTOWN LEAKEY! Two story, with leased restaurant downstairs and offices upstairs!

Offices space upstairs could be easily renovated to be living quarters! Move to Leakey and make a living! $315,000.

14.65 acres with incredible views from the 2BR/2B home, with sunroom, Wrap-a-round porch, city water, open floor plan with lots of privacy! $265,000.

4.9 acres on the Frio River, good elevated building sites, electricity close! $85,000. CONTRACT PENDING! 1BR/1B rock cabin on 29.95, well, elec, and septic, amazing views. $300,000. .4 of an acre with access to one mile Frio, all utilities. $25,000.

CONTRACT PENDING! 1.18 acres, access to 1 mile Frio River and 130 acres! All utilities in place, great views! $89,000.

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

1 acre near Garner, access to Frio River, water hookup available. $52,900.

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

irregular heartbeat, and increased blood pressure. mood disturbances, and violent behavior; with Hyperthermia (elevated body temperature) and psychotic features, including paranoia, visual convulsions may occur with methamphetamine and auditory hallucinations, and delusions (for overdose, and if not treated immediately, can example, the sensation of insects creeping under result in death. the skin).

Most of the pleasurable effects of Psychotic symptoms can sometimes last methamphetamine are from the release of very for months or years after a person has quit high levels of dopamine. The elevated release of abusing methamphetamine, and stress has been dopamine produced by methamphetamine is also shown to precipitate spontaneous recurrence thought to contribute to the drug’s deleterious of methamphetamine psychosis in formerly effects on nerve terminals in the brain. Addiction psychotic methamphetamine abusers. Some is a chronic, relapsing disease, characterized of the neurobiological effects of chronic by compulsive drug seeking and use and methamphetamine abuse appear to be at least accompanied by functional and molecular partially reversible, over time with complete changes in the brain. abstinence.

Chronic methamphetamine abusers may develop difficulty feeling any pleasure other than that provided Water Well Drilling • Solar Pump Systems by the drug, fueling further abuse.

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SABINAL EMS PARTICIPATES IN ELEMENTARY CAREER DAY

P.O. Box 1272, Leakey, Texas 78873 Lic.#54947WLPK

submitted by Javier Flores

On March 6, 2014, volunteers Joel Flores, Raymond Ruiz, Irma Rodriguez, and Javier Flores with Sabinal EMS, Inc. participated in the Sabinal elementary career day. The EMS was part of the health fair that took place in the multi-purpose room alongside Community Health Development and Dentaquest.

Children, teachers, and some parents participated in a video presentation and were then given a tour of the ambulance and equipment and had a question/answer session.

Javier Flores “We wish to thank Nurse Cecilia Reyes and the School District for allowing us to participate in the event. We are always excited to show off our ambulance.”

In the attached photo- Emergency Medical Responder Raymond Ruiz shows off the ambulance and equipment to elementary students during the Sabinal Elementary Career Day.

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SUMMER HELP WANTED ALL POSITIONS, APPLY IN PERSON MILL CREEK CAFE, LEAKEY, TEXAS

HELP WANTED

Mature bi-Lingual Office clerk needed. (SpanishEnglish). Some accounting, filing, record-keeping knowledge useful but not absolutely necessary. Will train. Must be fluent in spoken Spanish. Good pay. Very steady job. Flexible hours. Leakey resident preferred.

Please apply in person at Texarome, Leakey, Texas: Tel: (830) 232 6079

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Large Commercial Bldg.

Full time Sales Manager

Centrally located, restroom, CH/A, great business location $350/month.

- Utopia, TX. Hands On management of a Telephonic Sales Team as well as direct involvement with sales. Strong managerial, sales and Microsoft Programs (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.) experience required.

Experience with ACT! Database program and Law Enforcement Sales is a $$ plus. Serious and qualified applicants only. Salary DOE. Email resumes to: Dave@EvidenceGrade.com.

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

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ADMINSTRATIVE ASSISTANT – Part Time – Utopia – Applicant must answer multiple phone lines, order processing and have general office experience. Computer experience required. Email resume to: Anne@EvidenceGrade.com.

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The Friends Grill is accepting applications for experienced cook Drug Free Environment Apply in Person Downtown Leakey, Texas

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

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

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

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

NEW LISTING 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.

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

Like new and over 2 acres of beautiful land area. One of the largest homes you’ll find on the Frio. $569,000 FRIO RIVER RANCH 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

water hole that is teeming with fish. Fronts on Highway 83 and the Frio River, private, yet close to town. Good restrictions, beautiful building site overlooking the river. $329,000 Lower Frio Estates, 2 bedroom one bath cottage on river front tract, $134,900 MOUNTAIN VALLEY Now you can own a 4 bedroom 3 bath home with great income potential in the heart of Concan. House is named Southern Comfort, and can be yours for a reduced price of $335,000 OAKMONT VILLAGE 2.21 acres of heavily wooded building site located just of FM 1120. $49,000 OAKMONT VILLAGE 3 bedrooms and 2 baths with a bonus room for only $135,000 RANCHO REAL 5 acres with 350 feet of river frontage, county road frontage, $149,900.

RANCHO REAL 23 acres with highway frontage, great views, $49,900.

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.

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

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

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830.279.5973

830.988.FRIO (3746)

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Wednesday, March 26, 2014

THE FRIENDS GRILL L E A K E Y

NOW OPEN AT 7:30 a.m.!!

Now Serving Gourmet Coffee and Homemade Pastries “HUNTER PORTIONS!” Open Homemade Daily Specials Choice “Cut to Order” Steaks Burgers, Salads & Sandwiches “Tootie Pies”

11a.m. till 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday -Saturday Sunday 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

830-232-6301

157 Hwy. 83 South, Downtown, Leakey, Texas

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CONVENIENTLY LOCATED NEXT DOOR TO THE GROCERY STORE! LEAKEY, TEXAS

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OPEN SUNDAYS !!

9a.m.-8p.m.

Corner of 83 and 337 DOWNTOWN, LEAKEY, TEXAS

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

Sat. 8a.m.-8p.m.

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2805 Highway 90 West Hondo, Texas 78861 830.426.TIRE (8473) www.TireandWheelConnection.com

WE ARE OPEN!

(830) 232-5022

PIZZAS Meat Lover’s, The Work’s, Vegetarian, Ultimate Cheese, Smoky Jo’s BBQ, Wings, Garlic Bread, Hamburger, Cheeseburger

BEER & WINE AVAILABLE 410 S Hwy 83

Leakey, TX 78873 Ph. 830-232-4553 Of�ice Hours-Lobby

Mon-Thu 9:00 to 3:00

Fri 9:00 to 4:30 Of�ice Hours-Drive-Thru Mon-Fri 9:00 to 4:30 Sat 9:00 to 12:00 Drive-Up ATM Located at Branch Also located inside Concan General Store U.S. Hwy 83 & Tx. Hwy 127

At the Frio Pecan Farm Pavilion Open: NEW HOURS Thursday & Friday 11a.m. - 2p.m. & 5p.m.-9p.m. and Saturday ALL DAY 11a.m. to 9p.m.

Dine In or Pick Up Leakey, Texas

UTOPIA TEXAS HILL TOP HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER. AMAZING VIEWS

Custom 3000 SF home, guest cabin + 25 acres.

Home & cabin turn-key!! Well appointed furniture. Only 12 miles from Garner State Park. Would love to show our home to you. We could sit on the deck, look at the view & RELAX. Asking: 694K Please call for more information: (830) 966-4611