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INSIDE Real County 4-H Host 1st Ever Whiz-Bang 4-H Shoot in Concan by Travis Helms, Real County Extension Agent - Photos by Steve Gray
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On March 23 & 24 Real County 4-H hosted the first ever shotgun shoot at Neal’s Lodges property outside of Concan. Thanks to Cody Davenport and Brad Hart, Charlie Wilson from the Texas Parks and Wildlife came to Neal’s and set up a two day shoot for kids across the State of Texas. Five 4-H members from Real County participated in their first competition 4-H shoot ever with 66 other shooters from across the State. On Saturday Trey Bates won 1st place in the Junior Division. Damian Gonzalez won 6th place, Jake Gray won 7th place, Haden Hart won 8th place, and Mayito
Medina won 13th place in Intermediates. On Sunday Trey Bates won 3rd place in the Junior Division and Damian Gonzalez won 5th place in the Intermediates. Please join me in congratulating these 4-H members in their success as they have never competed in such an event. For quite some time we have been trying to get a 4-H Shooting Sports program up and running and I’m pleased to announce the results of our first shoot in the Canyon. The success of our efforts has given us the momentum to continue on and form an official Real County 4-H
Shooting Team and work towards getting official equipment for practice here in the county. I would like to give special thanks again to Cody Davenport and Brad Hart for allowing us to have this shoot at Neal’s and for cooperating with the Texas Parks and Wildlife to make this happen. I would also like to thank four key volunteers who made the shoot happen both of the days, Melissa and Jerry Wayne Bates III and Brenda and Rudy Gonzalez. Without the help of them and the support of the community, we would have never made this possible.
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THE TRUTH (AS WELL AS I CAN LEARN) ABOUT DRONES Trey Bates
Damian Gonzalez
Jake Gray
Mayito Medina
Haden Hart
Nueces Canyon Kicks Off Centennial Tours With A Bang! ............................ Page 11
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WHERE IN THE WORLD DID YOU WEAR YOUR REAL COUNTY CENTENNIAL T-SHIRT? by Julie Becker
Joe and Karen Bravenec proudly wore the Real County Centennial TShirts at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 11, 2012. The couple live in Corpus Christi, Texas and also have a home north of Leakey on the beautiful Frio River. If you are planning a trip pick up your T-shirt before you leave! Get yours for only $15 each, we have all sizes. Contact Willis Springfield at 830-232-5783 or come by the Hill Country Herald shop to get yours today. They also have coffee mugs, note cards and Christmas ornaments. Be sure to send in your picture to the Hill Country Herald! Have Fun out there and SPREAD THE WORD!
BASEBALL CAMP IN UTOPIA by Brett Rimkus
by Julie Becker
Bluegrass Sounds Will Fill the Evening on April 6 ............................ Page 3
Huajilla Unit TRTA Meeting
March 23rd marked this first of several Centennial Tours scheduled for this years Centennial Celebrations. The “Concrete Calaboose” in Camp Wood revealed a new marker for it’s historic impact on the Nueces Canyon. The tour included the Mission San Lorenzo De La Santa Cruz, Markers of Commander Wood and the Civil War encampment site, Lindbergh Park and the Museum in the old Movie Theater, which was the location for the now infamous “Jailbreak Pie Contest.” Camp Wood Mayor, Ben Cox (pictured above) led the event and the tour. continued page 2
Last weekend The Schrienier University baseball team conducted a baseball camp at the Little League fields in Utopia, Texas. Baseball players, including those from Leakey and Utopia, gathered from all around to hone their baseball skills. Around sixty little league players, twenty eight college players and four coaches from Schrienier completed the three hour clinic. Thank you to Schrienier University and all the volunteers who made this clinic possible!
LEAKEY LIONS TO CONDUCT NCJH Young Geo Scientists MOP AND BROOM SALE ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3rd By Jan Prather
Club- Fred R. McNiel, President
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INDEX State News .................... Page 2 Legals/Jail Register ...... Page 3 Community News ......... Page 4-6 Feature Story ................. Page 7 Obituaries ...................... Page 8 Classifieds ..................... Page 12
Today’s Weather
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The Leakey Lions Club will conduct its annual Mop and Broom Sale on Wednesday, April 3rd . This fundraising event will be held in the parking area along US Hwy 83 in front of the Real County Courthouse. The Caravan for the Blind truck containing the cleaning merchandise will be parked in front of the courthouse from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. This will be an excellent opportunity for you to purchase all kinds of cleaning supplies in addition
to dozens of different kinds of mops and brooms! Please come by and see us! You will find a good assortment of mops, brooms, dish cloths and towels, squeegees, etc. all at very reasonable prices! The Leakey Lions Club has conducted this sale every year for at least the last forty years! Caravan Sales for the Blind has been in business in Texas since 1952. The proprietors are Mr. Bob Richardson and Mr. Steve Hegner. Mr. Richardson went to work for Caravan Sales for the Blind in 1963 and is still going strong fifty years later! Caravan Sales for the Blind is headquartered in Cumby Texas just east of Greenville. They purchase and then resell cleaning products that are made in workshops
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for the blind in cities all over the United States of America! There are at least a dozen such workshops in America that provide gainful employment for these handicapped workers. Mr. Richardson and Mr. Hegner operate two trucks that visit over one hundred fifty communities throughout the State of Texas. They do not venture into any adjoining states! They visit small communities instead of large towns since it seems folks in rural areas are more receptive to assisting handicapped workers! These gentlemen take turns coming to South Texas and this year Mr. Hegner will be bringing his truck to Leakey on April 3rd. continued page 2
Nueces Canyon is excited to announce that Tyanna Schexnider and Joana Valenzuela have been selected to participate in the GeoFORCE Young Geoscientists Field Course. In the program the students will have a chance to begin a geologic journey by learning about the diverse geologic area of Southwest Texas around Uvalde area. Along the dry Frio River they will see evidence of an ancient volcano and learn that at one point, millions of years ago, Texas was at the bottom of an ocean. In June, the Young Geoscientists will scour around and discover ancient fossils and visit the Knippa Basalt Quarry and the Uvalde Asphalt Quarry. They will also get to learn how caves are formed and watch the second largest bat population in Texas fly out of the Annandale Ranch Bat Cave. During this trip all participating students will be prepared to apply what they have learned out in the field and use the learned information in their freshman year.
Tyanna Schexnider
Joana Valenzuela
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NUECES CANYON HOSTS FIRST CENTENNIAL TOUR Floyd Collins led the Invocation and the current Miss Nueces Canyon, Meagan Prather, led the Pledges of Allegiance to the U.S. and Texas flags. Michelle Williams led the crowd in a rousing “Star Spangled Banner.” Mrs. Reba Hicks was unable to attend due to health issues, so Mr. J.B. Hutto, Jr. unveiled the new marker on the Concrete Calaboose. It states “In August of 1928, the Real County Commissioners Court ordered that A.G. Wells, be authorized to enter into contract with P. Northcutt and Less Allen to build one Concrete Calaboose at Camp Wood, Texas, at a cost of $635.00. Alamo Lumber supplied the cement. Jack Lockhart worked on the construction crew. Later his appetite for moonshine purchased with his earnings landed him in the new jail as its first inmate. Frequently, upon returning home, an inebriated Jack found his wife had locked him out where upon he banged on Sheriff Casey’s front door demanding to be put in jail. Prisoners in excess were chained to nearby trees. One inmate narrowly escaped death from smoke inhalation after setting his mattress on fire. An escaped prisoner from Brackettville, captured in Camp Wood, admitted to his visiting girl friend that no man could escape from this “stalwart little building”.
1st Place Pie Contest Winner Pat Rogers
2nd Place Pie Contest Winner Susan Knight
Honorable Uvalde County Judge Bill Mitchell
Gov. Rick Perry spoke at the Brazoria County Day Breakfast, highlighting his priorities to keep Texas the nation’s economic leader by strengthening the state’s competitive jobs climate, reducing the tax burden on Texans, and investing in infrastructure. “Texas’ economy has become the envy of the nation, due to the hard work, innovative spirit and dedication of entrepreneurs like those in Brazoria County, and the discipline of our state leadership in Austin,” Gov. Perry said. “The foundation employers are building
on is our jobs-friendly economic climate, which consistently draws the interest of top decision-makers across the business world, and gives them the opportunity to thrive and compete on a global scale.” The governor highlighted the importance of fiscal responsibility, and emphasized the principles outlined in the Texas Budget Compact - practicing truth in budgeting, creating a stronger constitutional limit on spending growth, opposing new taxes or tax increases and making the tax exemption for small businesses
permanent, streamlining government by doing away with duplicative programs, and preserving a strong Rainy Day Fund. He also reiterated his call to provide tax relief to Texans. Gov. Perry also discussed the need to invest in critical water and transportation infrastructure as Texas’ population and economy continue to grow. He has called for the use of $3.7 billion from the Rainy Day Fund for a onetime investment in water and transportation infrastructure projects.
Governor and First Lady Honor Women Serving in the 83rd Legislature Gov. Rick Perry and First Lady Anita Perry today spoke at the Governor’s Commission for Women Legislative Luncheon, honoring women serving in the 83rd Texas Legislature. Gov. Perry has appointed more than 2,300 women to serve in key positions throughout state government since he became governor. “It goes without saying that Texas women are a force to be reckoned with and the strong women who represent their fellow Texans in our
State Capitol are profound examples of that,” Gov. Perry said. First Lady Anita Perry said. “For years my husband has surrounded himself with the best and the brightest, so it comes as no surprise many, if not most, of those best and brightest happen to be female.” In celebration of Women’s History Month, the first lady honored 38 female legislators during her keynote speech, highlighting the difference women have made in the Texas Legislature as key lawmakers.
In addition, she recognized organizations that support active duty military, veterans, female veterans, children and family members of those who have served our country in the armed forces, sometimes paying the ultimate price. The Governor’s Commission for Women is a liaison between women and government agencies, specializing in outreach, education, research and referral services to help Texas women live healthier and more productive lives.
LEAKEY LIONS MOP AND BROOM SALE continued from front page
Please take advantage of this opportunity to support this Leakey Lions Club fundraising project! Purchasing from Caravan Sales for the Blind provides gainful employment to blind and similarly handicap folks and also generates funds for non-profit service organizations such as the Lions Club. Any money raised by this effort will be used to send four Leakey ISD
students to the Lions District 2A2 convention in San Antonio on Friday, April 12th. These students will be participating in the Diabetes Essay Contest, Drug Awareness Speech Contest, Outstanding Youth Contest and Queen Contest and will have opportunities to win college scholarships from Lions Clubs in South Texas! Lion Hugh Scott is the Leakey Lions
The Economy’s Got the Gout by Diema Carpenter
The golden thermometer has shot sky high, The patient is very ill. But have no fear, help is nigh, Here come the Feds with a pill! A bitter pill, you say, that’s true, No time to sugarcoat it. My Lord, Man, can’t you see? The patient is already bloated! Off with the leeches, for pity’s sake Bloodletting went out long ago A simple injection is what it takes. Dr. Doolittle has said so! Dr. Hindsight is the “Man of the Hour” No one notices his dementia. Dr. Foresight has been locked in the tower. They say he has schizophrenia! But, a round of cocktails, a game of golf. Now, back to work with a vengeance. At these complications you cannot scoff. Yet lo, the patient has long since Found the will to survive Mother Nature, you cannot beat her For the patient’s begun to exercise Since swallowing the golden thermometer.
Club member who is in charge of this fundraising project. He has been in charge of this effort ever since he joined the local Lions Club more than 20 years ago! Lion Hugh will be assisted by his wife Lion Billie Scott as well as a number of other club members. We hope to see you in front of the Real County courthouse on Wednesday, April 3rd!
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J.B. Hutto, Jr. revealed and read the marker to the crowd.
Attendees listening to historical information at Mission Site
Perry: Texas’ Economy Allows Employers to Compete on a Global Scale
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Attendees at the “Concrete Calaboose” marker ceremony
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Property 033: 5.16 ac. lot near town. City water & elec. Gorgeous views, paved roads, security gate. $84,900 Property 034: 3 acs. In Concan fronting Hwy. 127. Just past Neal’s& Frio River. Great Commercial location! $225,000 Property 035: 144 acs. Leakey city limits. Huge trees, county road frontage. Great homeplace or Development$7,000 per ac. REDUCED Property 036: Riverfront lot w/water & electric. Huge cypress and oak trees. Very nice! 1.78 acs. $159,000 POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING Property 037: 5.3 ac. in Deer Creek Estates. HUGE oak trees and views. Gated entry & private paved road access. All useable land. $64,500 Property 038: Cozy 2/2 log cabin in Frio Pecan Farm. Managed rentals. Investment property. $175,000 NEWProperty 039: Beautiful & spacious 4Bd/ 3Ba on nearly 1 ac. in Twin Forks. Super floor plan, covered porch, newer constr. $225,000 Property 040: Beautiful rock home. Unique details. River Park. 1620 sq. ft. on 1.24 acs. HUGE trees. Outdoor fp. $259,900 REDUCED Property 041: 25 acs. Hunting property w/well & electricity. Frontage on Hwy. 41. Great location. $95,000 NEWProperty 042: Best PRICE in Concan is 117 Cedar Ridge Ln!! 2/2 1120 sq. ft. Beautiful deck & views. Very private. $185,000 Property 043: 10+ acs. AG EXEMPT! Great homesite. Small tank site, meter pole, RR337 & County Rd. frontage. $105,000 Property 044-046 : Canyon Oaks/Concan lots. River access, elec./ water available. 1ac. to 9+ acs.!!! $42,500 to $85,000 Property 047: 1+/- ac. lot Mountain Valley in Concan. Close to golf course, House Pasture, Frio. Rentals OK!!! $89,000 NEWProperty 049:84 acs. Off 337 W. Great hunting property….great price of $1950 per acre! Adjacent property available (See #9) $163,800 NEWProperty 050: River access lot w/huge trees! All utilities. Frio River Place. Just steps from the Frio! Owner/Agent $86,000 NEWProperty 051: Cute rock 3/2 home on 5+ acs. w/Patterson Creek frontage & no restrictions. Close to town, great views. $279,000 Property 052: Huge 3/2 Triple wide on beautiful, shady 1.52 acs. Garage + sunroom. Close to town. City water AND well. $99,000 Property 053: 7+ acs. Frio frontage w/large 4/2 DW plus nice barn. $299,000 NEWProperty 054: Lot 20, Phase 2 Patterson Creek Estates. 5.96 acs. + nearly 200’ of creek frontage! Gorgeous trees! $85,500 PENDING Property 056: Lovely newer home on 4 ac. close to town. Views for MILES! Huge porches, custom cabinetry, workshop. $229,500 Property 060, 063: The Ranch Subdivision in Concan. Ag. Exempt residential lots 5-8 ACS.w/Frio Access. $130-165K Property 064: Two 1+ ac. lots w/Hwy. 83 frontage. No Restrictions. Elec. & city water available. $37,500 each lot. Property 065: 3/2 brick house on RR337. No Restrictions. Currently a successful nightly rental. CLOSE to river. $129,500 REDUCED Property 067: 89+ acs. Hwy. frontage, near Garner. Partial high fence. Addtl. acreage available. $429,000OWNER TERMS Property 068: 89+ acs. Adjacent to #67 above. Gorgeous land w/great topography. $429,000 OWNER TERMS Property 069: 14.9 acs. Hwy. 2748 frontage in Uvalde Co. Just gorgeous. Great homesite. Additional acreage avail. $115,000 OWNER TERMS Property 070: 18.74 acs. Real County. 2/3rds high fenced. Additional acreage available. $115,000 OWNER TERMS
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Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report March 17, - March 23, 2013
JAIL REGISTER March 17 - March 23, 2013
Fontenot, Jonathan Raymond, 21 W/M, Camp Wood, Texas, A/O Tolleson, Public Intoxication, fined by JP and released; Cordero, Christian, 24 W/M, Camp Wood, Texas, A/O Tolleson, Public Intoxication possession of drug paraphernalia, fined byJP and released; Ward, Meagan Alexis, 21 W/F, Leakey, Texas, A/O Sheridan, Possession of Control Substance PG1 less than 1 gram - Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, $20,000 Surety - $500 Surety; Allen, Bynum Kyle, 33 W/M, Camp Wood, Texas, A/O Sheridan, Possession of Control Substance PG1 less than 1 gram - Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, $20,000 Surety - $500 Surety.
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NOTICE LEAKEY EX-STUDENTS ASSOCIATION P.O. BOX 241 LEAKEY, TEXAS 78873 View webpage on LISD website: www.leakeyisd.net
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
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We, Jeannie and John Worthington are requesting the citizens of Leakey, Texas approve a City Wide Option Petition Request. The Petition will be for “The legal sale of all alcoholic beverages for off-premise consumption only.” “La venta legal de todas bebidas alcholicas para consume solamente fuera del estableciememto.” For the City of Leakey Texas only. The application will be filed with Dee Dee Wally, City Secretary for the City of Leakey, Texas
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Bluegrass Sounds Will Fill the Evening on April 6
Bluegrass fans will thrill to the amazing sounds of the Fiddle, Mandolin, Acoustic Bass, Banjo, and Guitar, played as one, by the Tennessee Valley Authority Band in Devine, Saturday evening, April 6. Imagine hearing the “The Gold Rush”, “Dueling Banjos”, “Foggy Morning Breakdown”, and “Man of Constant Sorrow, performed to perfection, right before your very eyes. Well, if you want to hear them for real, come to the TVA concert and satisfy your bluegrass cravings. For those of you who also like some pop tunes, expect to hear some Bobby Darin songs such as “Dream Lover”. Hank Harrison, who is the driving force behind this group, began playing mandolin and fiddle when he was a
teenager, after hearing his first bluegrass band. Mary Ann Cornelius began playing piano at age 7 and has played the bass with TVA for over 12 years. Keith Kimbell plays banjo and Jeff Large plays guitar, bringing years of experience and musical ability to the group. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m., April 6, at the George Woods Center at 200 East Hondo Street in Devine. Tickets are $10.00 at the door with students, grades K-12 admitted if accompanied by an adult. Parking is free and free refreshments are served at the intermission. For more information call Peggy Cooper at 830-663-5412 or Kay Shultz at 830-665-3194.
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3/21/2013 @ - 1605 responded to Ranch Road 336 in Leakey for a motorcycle accident 3/22/2013 @ - 2048 responded to the 300 block of West Seventh Street in Camp Wood for a report of criminal mischief 3/23/2013 @ - 1334 responded to US Highway 83 South in Leakey to assist Bandera Electric Company with a down power line - 1955 responded to the 100 block of East Main Street in Leakey for a report of suspicious activity - 2320 responded to the 500 block of East Fourth Street in Camp Wood for a report of a reckless driver
NOTICE OF PETITION REQUEST
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
GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS
3/17/2013 @ - 018 responded to Ranch Road 1120 in Leakey for a possible intoxicated driver - 141 responded to Ranch Road 337 West of Leakey for a loud noise complaint - 203 responded to Bailey Road in Leakey for a loud noise complaint - 1251 responded to Ranch Road 1120 in Leakey for a report of reckless driving - 1852 responded to Texas Highway 55 in Camp Wood for a possible intoxicated driver 3/18/2013 @ - 2350 Real County Constables responded to the 500 block of East Fourth Street in Camp Wood for a disturbance call
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The Leakey Ex Students Association is a nonprofit organization. It exists to preserve the history of Leakey schools while maintaining a link with the future and promoting higher education for Leakey students. Join now and enjoy the fun while supporting the students of Leakey schools. Time is running out!!!!!!!!! Dues $100 for lifetime membership or $20.00/year can be mailed to P.O. Box 241, Leakey, TX 78873. Proceeds will provide scholarships to graduating seniors of Leakey High School. Help support our students with your donations. Visit http://www.realcounty1913.com, join the Leakey Ex Students Association on Facebook for more information of all events.
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Amy Rubio the daughter of Jennifer and Richard Rubio. Amy is the fourth child or five. Her three older sisters, Lynn, Jenny and Lauren reside in Corpus Christi, and the younger sister, Madison attends Big Springs Charter School in Leakey. Amy has enjoyed seven years as a member of the Leakey ISD Band, under the direction of Mr. Rick Austin. Learning to play the flute first, this talented young lady has acquired the ability to play multiple instruments, including the piccolo, tenor saxophone, clarinet, and bass guitar. Her hobbies include art and ballet. After graduation, Amy plans to be closer to her sisters and attend college in Corpus Christi. Unsure of her future plans, she is looking into the medical field of dentistry.
Emilio Navarro is the son of Fern and Ann Navarro and has been a Leakey Eagle his entire life. He has participated in all things athletic including football, basketball, track, and tennis. Emilio is a member of Student Council and 4H, and is currently the NHS President and FFA vicepresident. He also has participated in UIL Academics. After graduation he plans to attend the University of Texas at San Antonio to major in business.
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The Hondo National Bank, Leakey Branch, has offered a matching grant of $6500 towards the purchase of new band uniforms for the Leakey High School Band. If the Band Boosters can raise $6500 by April 15, 2013, the band will have the $13000 needed to purchase uniforms in time for the fall marching season. The new uniforms will be custom made and fitted to each band member, using high quality durable material. The color scheme will reflect the school colors of red and white, and the design will give the band a professional, contemporary look. Any individuals or businesses that wish to make a donation should contact Rick Austin at 232-5595, ext. 2112. Many thanks to Hondo National Bank for their generosity! “The Leakey High School Band performs at the Veterans Day ceremony in November 2012”.
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Why is World History So Difficult? As we approach the month of May and the End of the Course STAAR test, many of my student have been asking “ Why is World History so hard?” and “Why do we need to know this?” My response is that we study the past in school not because students need to know a collection of old facts, but because history helps them understand how the world works and how human beings behave. In this age of the internet, globalism and international terrorism, knowledge of the larger world is increasingly important. We need to study human history and explore how humans have related to each other and how those relationships have changed over time. All of us need some basic knowledge
about the history of China and Russia to understand their present foreign and financial policies. One of the major questions I try to answer is “How did humans in one part of the world affect humans in very different parts of the world, through exchanges of goods, diseases, religious ideas and technologies? “ When we study World History we are exploring how humans have related to each other and how those relationships have changed over time. How humans treat each other within families, in times of war, in politics and in commerce are the basis of our studies. The relationships between slaves and their masters, rulers and their subjects, men and women, one ethnic group and another are extremely important. Technological ideas have accumulated over time and the effects they have had on society is a 4-Man Scramble/Shotgun Start major theme of our Time: 1:00 p.m. class. The invention Fee: $80 per person of the wheel to the Hosts: Parents of Leakey Golf nuclear bomb have Team Members transformed how For more information contact or to sign up, millions of people contact: live. Brad Hart (210)288-3449 World History also AnaLisa Glass (830)591-8281 Martin Martinez (830)279-4124 looks at the reasons Jerry W. Bates II - (830)278-0350 for conflict and All proceeds will benefit the Leakey Golf conquest. Claims on Team
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territory and resources, national expansion and ambition are reasons for why wars have been waged. By studying the conflicts of the past, hopefully we can prevent conflicts in the future. By exposing students to the foreign countries of the past, history can help us develop tolerance and open mindedness and perhaps rid ourselves of some of our biases and prejudices. In addition, I hope that in the midst of dispensing this information, I can inspire and excite some students to further research a particular area of world history in their future studies. So “Why is World History so hard?” Because there is so much to learn and understand. I have 157 days of class to teach 10,012 years of world history. This breaks down to covering 64 years of history every class day. This is a near impossible task, yet one that all World History teachers in Texas are asked to perform.
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NC Students on Kerrville College Tour By Instructor Jan Prather
On March 18, 2013, students from Nueces Canyon Junior High and High School traveled to Kerrville for an eventful college day! The day began at Schreiner University. Former Nueces Canyon Student Cheyenne Walker talked to the students about the trials and tribulations of being a college student and gave them tips on being successful. Cheyenne is presently attending Schreiner. A presentation from Caroline Randal, Associate Director for Admission Marketing, was given to the group on how to plan for college, how to pick a college and what different colleges are out there. Ms. Randal also advised students on successful strategies for being accepted by a
college and discussed ways to find financial aid and scholarships. Afterwards a tour was given of the campus. The next stop on the tour was the Alamo Colleges of Greater Kerrville. There Chef Jacque Duhn conducted training for Food Handler Certification. It is recommended that people who handle food in commercial establishments complete a two-hour course covering the most essential aspects of safe food handling. This course prepares individuals to apply critical food safety practices when working in restaurants. All students did well on the course and will receive certifications.
News from the Judging Trail Well the Nueces Canyon FFA took to the road for their first judging trips this year. They left out Tuesday afternoon headed to Waco for the McClennon invitational judging contest. All teams did very well. The Dairy Cattle team placed 16 overall out of over 100 teams. The Dairy Cattle team consists of Cres Falcon, Nathanial Shearer, Preston Watters, and Reagan Luce. The horse team also had a great day placing forty fourth out of 150 teams. They showed great improvement over last year
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with several brand new judgers in the fold. The Horse team consists of Melody Bronas, Meagan Prather, Josh Shearer, Will Evans, and Caleb Evans. The milk quality and dairy products team did very well placing in the top thirty out of 150 teams. The team consists of Alisa Threadgill, Krystal Perez Choz, Ozzie Watters, and Nikki Ramirez. After that, we headed from Waco to Stephenville for the Tarleton Invitational. Once again, all the teams had great days and showed much improvement over the day
NCHS OAP advances to District On Friday, March 22, 2013 the District 29 A One â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Act Play Zone 3 Competition was held at the Southwest Texas Junior College in the Tate Auditorium. The day was full of excitement and hard work. Nueces Canyon High School performed the One Act Play by: Anita Bell called Egad, What a Cad! The event turned out to be a successful one for the hard working NC students. At close of the day the awards were presented and a great cheer was heard when the Nueces Canyon One Act Play was announced as advancing to the next level. The District One Act Play Competition will be held on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at Tivy High School in Kerrville. The NC cast and crew took home a winning play plaque and several individual awards. Honor Crew Member went to Emily Carnes. Honorable Mention All Star Cast went to Ozzie Watters as Ursula Greystone and Reagan Luce as Bertram Oleander. The awards did not stop there though! All Star Cast went to Caleb Evans as Manly Rash, Jacob Hicks as Augustus Greystone and Kelsie Rollison as Constant Hope. The Directors, Kathy Hicks, Shelli Carnes and Louis Webb were never so proud of a group of students such as these! A great time was had by all and the Nueces Canyon One Act Play is off to Kerrville!
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NC Girls Place First at the Angora Relays By Coach Roe Burleson
The Lady Panthers scored 156 points Friday, March 22 at the Angora Relays besting teams from Utopia, Leakey, Rocksprings, LaPryor, Comstock, and Knippa. The meet results included Nevah Navarro, 1st in the 3200 m. run; Hailey Luce, Abbey Falcon, Priscilla Gonzales and Nikki Milliorn, 1st in the 400 m. relay; Emily Carnes, 2nd and Hailey Luce, 4th in the 800 m. run; Nikki Milliorn, 1st and Haylee Chavez, 4th in the 100 m. and Madelyn Martinez in the 100 m. dash; Emily Carnes, 1st and Hailey Luce, 3rd in the 300 m. hurdles; Nikki Milliorn, 1st and Priscilla Gonzales, 2nd and Madelyn Martinez in the 200 m. dash; Nevah Navarro, 1st in the 1600 m. run; Emily Carnes, Priscilla Gonzales, Nevah Navarro and Abbey Falcon, 1st in the 1600 m. relay; Nikki Milliorn, 2nd in the shot put; Danielle Irwin, 3rd in the discus; and Nikki Milliorn, 1st in the long jump. The Lady Panthers each performed very well. The team will travel to Brackettville on Thursday, March 28.
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Last week the Swinging Panthers had a busy week juggling between FFA, One Act Play, Track, and Tennis. However, eight competitors did hit the hard courts for two different tennis tournaments. Doubles Teams loaded the bus for Knippa, while NCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Singles went to Fredericksburg. Will Evans and Josh Shearer teamed up for Boys #2 Doubles; Ace Sanchez and Ethan Tinsley competed in the Boys #1 Doubles bracket; Hailey Luce and Bailey Gober tried a
pairing in Mix Doubles; while Kara Sifuentes and Ian Harvey battled between the singles sidelines in a very challenging tournament with some of the best tennis players in the Hill Country in Fredericksburg. Sanchez and Tinsley showed some promise winning their first round and advancing to the winnersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; side of the bracket. They succumbed to too many unforced errors in their next match, and were unable to advance to the semis. Another bright spot on the day was Sifuentes who showed some guts to advance to the quarters winning a tie-breaker in her first match, and battling through three sets in her second match. She ran out of steam in the quarters, or she stood a strong chance of making it to the semis. in a tournament riddled with strong players, many of which she will be staring across the net for District. N.C. will compete in their final tournament over the Easter Weekend in Sabinal before they head into their final week of preparation.
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On April 7 there will be a hamburger and barbeque plate sale in the small parish hall beginning at 10 am. Proceeds are for the needs of the church. On April 13, First Communion will be held during the 7 pm Mass. Confirmations will be on April 27 during the 7 pm Mass.
Class of 62
The Uvalde graduating class of 1962 is having a class reunion at Neal’s in Concan at 6 pm on April 27 in the dining room for supper. We will then go to cabin 35 and visit as long as we want. Come if you can and catch up on everyone.
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At the National PIPS Competition which was held at the Abilene Christian Uuniversity Campus recently, the Oldtimers who are kids who have been in PIPS for over 6 years and are 7th grade through University level, performed. One of the performers was from Sabinal, Brianna Sanchez, daughter of Ruben and Mary Sanchez. Winning in several catagories, a 1, 2, 4, and 5 spot was Gya Aguaristi, niece of Ruben and Mary Sanchez, who lives with the family. Congratulations on winning at the Nationals.
Wild Hog Festival
Oak Park and the Sabinal Yellowjackets football field. Charities, law enforcement, businessmen and women, and games for all ages were delivering their message and offering fun to the visitors and locals who sauntered down the paths at the park. There were pets to ride, pets to take home, and lots of good food to eat. Everyone seemed to have a great time. This has long been a project of the Sabinal Lions Club. Monies raised for the Lions Club goes to scholarships, health projects, and other ways the Lion’s Club meets the needs of the community.
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For three days, the tiny hamlet of Sabinal was converted to a big-city atmosphere. Vendors, rides, and the arena for the Wild Hogs themselves, filled up Veteran’s Memorial Live
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children need to bring only their baskets. At St. Patrick there will be an Easter Vigil on March 30. Parishners may bring their own water in a plastic container or bottle water is available, one per family. On Easter Sunday, a community wide Sonrise Service will be held at Central Christian, located next to First State Bank, Sabinal Branch, on Center Street, at 7 am. Breakfast will follow in the annex. A special collection for the Ministerial Alliance will be taken.
thirteen calls, the variance was used two times.
EMS Bake Sale
Over $880 was raised for the Sabinal EMS at the bake sale at the Wild Hog Festival.
Hudson Brotherhood
At Central Christian on Sunday morning, about 10 men met for Hudson Brotherhood, a fellowship of Christian men and boys. Clifford Parker sang “Amazing Grace”, brother Joe Parrker delivered the message, breakfast was provided by Matt Dodson and Larry Truelove. Hudson Brotherhood meets every 4th Sunday at 8 am and concludes at 9 am. It is open to Christian men and boys in the community.
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Good Friday services will be held at First United Methodist, on the corner of San Antonio Street and Fisher Avenue (Highway 90), at 7 pm. It is open to the community. There will be a community wide Easter Egg Hunt for ages toddler through 3rd grade. It will be held in Veteran’s Memorial Live Oak Park. beginning at 2 pm with the story of the true meaning of Easter. Refreshments will follow. The
Maundy Thursday will be celebrated at First Baptist Church at 7 pm. It is located on San Antonio Street between Peters and Tyler Avenues. It is open to the community.
EMS Runs
In January, the Sabinal EMS had four runs to the hospital in Hondo, 3 runs to Uvalde, and 3 calls in which patients refused to go to the hospital. Out of
Family Dollar
The Sabinal Family Dollar is developing according to schedule. The new sign is now in place, the driveway for deliveries is now complete, and the inside of the store is now being done. After all is completed, stocking of the store will be next.
Easter Luncheon
The Yeackle family who own the Golden Chick, which is located in Uvalde, is offering Sabinal Seniors over the age of 55 an Easter lunch free of charge from noon to 1 pm at the Sabinal Senior Citizens Center, located on Rheiner Avenue. This is the first event they are sponsoring and hope with its success to reach out to other communities in the county. They are offering roasted chicken with all the trimmings to either eat on the grounds or take home. Let’s help make it a success and go and meet the Yeackles.
Huajilla Unit TRTA meeting, March 25, 2013 submitted by Irene Rodriguez-Dubberly
The Huajilla Unit of TRTA held its monthly company verifying medical and hospital the application is April 19. meeting on Monday, March 25, 2013 at coverage, and searching for medical Ken Hansen presented a detailed Legislative Neal’s Lodge in Concan. Prior to opening equipment in various places including report, focusing on key bills: HB 1383 the meeting, President Bendele asked medical thrift stores, church and other sponsored by Rep Keffer, related to the that members keep the Reinhart family volunteer groups, and searching on the state’s contribution to the retirement fund; in their thoughts and prayers after Oliver internet for modified equipment and tools to SB 643 sponsored by Sen. Deuell, which Reinhart’s passing this is currently pending in weekend, and to pray the Pension Committee; for the recovery of Mr. and HB 103, sponsored CB McFarland, Vivian by Rep Gonzales, which Zinsmeyer and Joyce relates to a 13thcheck for Eckhart. Bendele then retirees. On a positive opened the meeting and note, the Definedled the members in the Benefits/Defined pledges to the American Contributions issue and Texas flags, Linda seems to be dead this Perkins led the group session. in singing “God Bless Hansen also reviewed America” and Lewis the activities of over Stroud offered the 1,000 members who prayer. President Bendele attended TRTA Day thanked the hosts for at the state capitol on the arrangements for March 20, and discussed this meeting. Gerry several issues under Bridges introduced the consideration at the speaker, Mary Jones state TRTA convention who spoke extensively in Corpus slated for on the importance of April 9-11. Under new President Rosemary Bendele presents a jar of Huajilla honey to program presenter, Mary Jones and being prepared for business, President her husband Gary Jones of Rio Frio. Mary Jones presented the program at the Huajilla unit meeting, situations calling for Bendele announced the focusing on preparation for possible serious medical situations such as she and Gary faced after Gary was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) three years ago. caregiving for loved slate of candidates for ones. Gary Jones was the coming year. They help your loved one, and taking advantage diagnosed with ALS three years ago, and are, for President-Rosemary Bendele; First of support groups for the caregiver and the based on her experience, Mary reviewed a Vice President-Cathy Mechler; Second Vice patient. list of suggestions and recommended tasks President-Marsha Stroud; Secretary-Irene Gary and Mary Jones took questions from to complete to alleviate some issues in a Dubberly; and Treasurer-Bruce Simpson. A the group, and after their presentation, serious situation. Among these are keeping motion was made and seconded to accept President Bendele presented them with a jar the slate of officers and the group was a current list of medical prescriptions of Huajilla honey in appreciation for their in various places in the home and in the unanimously approved. presentation. automobile, personal contact numbers in There being no further business, the Bruce Simpson gave the Treasurer’s Report, case of an emergency, securing power of meeting adjourned and the members Irene Dubberly read the minutes of the attorney, adding a child or other person enjoyed a catered meal at Neal’s Lodge. previous meeting, and Charles Carlson gave The next meeting is scheduled for April 22 to one’s bank account, always asking an update on the Scholarship Committee questions related to medical decisions, at 10 AM at the Holy Cross Parish Hall in being your own advocate with the insurance applications. The deadline for submitting D’Hanis.
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Mostys Established Landmark Businesses That Still Exist By Irene Van Winkle
Mosty & Sons Nursery and Mosty’s Garage have kept the family Lee later moved to Center Point, on part of the nursery; now name in the forefront of Kerr County for several generations. operated by Scott Mosty, Charles’ son. Harvey ran the nursery on The family’s memories range far and wide, and their history can State Hwy. 173. be traced back to Belgium going back nearly 180 years. In some Lizzie married artist Jim Spicer and moved to Turtle Creek; Addie records it was even spelled “Musty” or “Mostyn.” moved onto the Divide. The family is also tied to the Bean, Huling and Morriss families, Wheeler is Mark’s son, his siblings were Trilby, Joseph and John among many others. Milford. Wheeler’s grandmother (L.A.’s daughter, Lizzie) married Leroy Mosty jokingly said he’s “older than dirt,” although he was Jim Spicer, the son of British architect Joseph Spicer, who designed born in 1932 and works at Mosty’s Garage with his older brother, the London Crystal Palace that burned. He has his grandfather’s Tony. He is married to Nan Lambert, from Muleshoe, N.M. (she self-portrait, and another, rather brutal painting depicting a was actually born in Clovis.). Nan came to Kerrville while still Persian royal guard after a beheading, called “Execution Without in grade school. Wheeler Mosty, Susie Mosty Hopkins and Mary Judgment.” Morriss Graham also have a keen interest in their history. Wheeler is a WWII veteran who served with the engineers in Various narratives have been published that described the Mosty helping rebuilt Europe. He is a few years older than Tony. He lives family, including a 1930 version by students at Franklin Jr. High in Kerrville with his wife, Pauline, and had a long career in the post School under the tutelage of Mrs. Raymond Franklin. office where he is proud of his nearly spotless record of attendance. Mosty history is traced back to two brothers, John and Nicholas His brother, John, worked for the Peterson Foundation and recently (1817-1868). In 1828, they came from Flanders, in southern retired. Belgium, to America by boat. Mosty’s garage founder, Sam, was born in 1899 in Kerr County. They found work for 25 cents a day Leroy said he had a warm on the canals that wound from the personality. east into western Indiana. Teams of “He never had a falling out with horses walked a path alongside the anyone, as far as I can tell,” Leroy canals, pulling boats. The boys had said. to guide the horses down the length The garage was originally on the of the canals, and help load and west side of Town Creek, and later unload the boats. Sam moved it to the corner where it Nicholas eventually left, heading is now, at Water and Lemos streets. east as John walked westward. Little there has changed much He had heard of a Flemish family structurally since then. named Till who lived south of Earlier, in 1800s, the building where Akron, Ohio, and Nicholas found the office still stands, was a “short them. He married the oldest order” cafe, Tony said. The cowboys daughter, Otillia Till (1918-1868), coming to town with their stock who had come with her siblings picked up their meals on tin plates This family portrait was taken about 1898, showing the L.A. Mosty family Lucy, Peter and Henry from from a sliding window while they who arrived in Kerr County a year earlier. In front are, from left, Addie Belgium when they were quite Belle, Evlyn (called Sam), L.A., Karl, Elizabeth (mother) and Mark. At rear watered the animals at the river young. Nicholas learned to be a down the hill. are Lizzie, Lee and Harvey. Not pictured is Ruth, who came along in 1904 cooper, and the family later moved Sam married Agnes Stauch of to Iowa. Refugio, Texas, and they had five children: Evelyn, Susie, Tony, Nicholas and Otillia’s youngest child, Catherine Jane “Jennie” Leroy and John Michael, of whom the middle three are still alive. (born in 1863), also wrote her own personal family history, and had During WWII, Sam found that help was hard to find, Leroy said, first-hand knowledge of their early arrival to Kerr County. She said and in 1942, it was time to “recruit” the family. Peter died in 1812 at the Battle of Charobusco during the Mexican “All of his mechanics were drafted or went to work for the War, shot in the head with a copper bullet, and that Henry drowned government,” Leroy said. “My dad had a disabled WWI veteran in the Mississippi River. working for him, Al Summers. So me and Susie and Tony went to She noted that her parents married in 1840, and had 11 children: work for him. We’d come in after school and stay until eight or nine John (1841), Henry Peter (1843), Frank Xervia, Margaret, Lucy, o’clock, until everything was done. We mostly just pumped gas, Willie, Leander Antonio, called “L.A.” (1851-1917), Mary, Albert cleaned windshields and filled tires. After graduating from Tivy, I Francis and Adam Victor. By the time Catherine was born, Lucy, just never left, and I’ve been married to this place.” Willie and Mary had died. The shop carried gas from Magnolia Oil Company, which was the Documents show John served with the 61st Regiment of the predecessor to Mobil Oil. Ohio Volunteer Infantry, which had participated in the second Leroy’s son, Bobby, also works at the shop. His daughter Battle of Bull Run in Virginia, Lookout Mountain, Tenn., and Valerie lives in Ingram and is married to insurance adjuster John Sherman’s “March to the Sea.” John was captured at the Battle of Davenport. Chancellorsville in May 1863 and was held as a prisoner of war. Susie graduated from Tivy High School, and then trained with L.A. Mosty was born in Akron, Ohio. The family moved to Osage Western Union. She married and followed her husband, Don Indian country in southern Kansas in 1868. A letter from St. Francis Hopkins, where his work took them. He was an entomologist, and Church in St. Paul, Kan. written to Victoria Mosty (now, Wilson) came to work at the Bushland-Knipling facility still on north State stated that Otillia, who died June 26, 1868 and Nicholas, who Hwy. 16. passed away July 1, were buried in Flat Rock, Kan.; in 1882 their “He and Bushland did the real work on the screwworm, even bodies were brought to St. Paul (then the Osage Mission) by their though Knipling got all the credit,” Leroy said. son, Albert, and reinterred. Catherine said that every one had been Don died in an airplane accident in Canada coming back from sick, and that Otillia died of “malaria fever” while Nicholas, she Alaska. suspected, of “sorrow.” Leroy said he has seen the town change, and not just in size. John came back from Ohio, and Frank was home, and Catherine “When I was a kid, everyone in Kerrville was like a family back said, “We were left stranded in a strange land.” She was only 5 then. Not like today, with so many strangers who keep moving in years old when her parents died, and said that L.A., Maggie and and out.” Catherine lived with the Gilbert Siess family in Kansas City, people However, things were not entirely peaceful at the station. According they had known in Ohio. For her, the pattern of moving from one to stories told by their parents to Susie, Tony and Leroy, there was family to the next continued. reportedly a murder at the garage in the early 1930s. In 1871, L.A. and Albert reunited in Kansas City. Three years later, According to the three siblings, sometime in the early years of the they headed west down the Arkansas River to the Colorado line, garage, there was a man named Joe Hanson who lived next door to which they crossed on foot. the shop on Lemos Street. At the Prowers ranch, John Prowers later built a home for Albert, A man that Hanson suspected of cheating with his wife had come where Albert Jr., was born. The boys reached Los Animas but by Mosty’s Garage to get some gas. Hanson saw him, and crossed ultimately, L.A. began herding Texas cattle for Nick Eaton, while over here with a pistol. He tried shooting the man at point-blank Albert rode a box car to Denver. range, but missed. A gun-battle ensued and Hanson was killed. In 1881, L.A. wed Elizabeth Bean (1860-1945) of Lampasas, the Tony said his mother had shown him the spot in the parking lot half-sister of the famous Judge Roy Bean. Originally Scottish, the where Hanson fell. He also saw where the bullet gone through the family name had been MacBean in Inverness. wall of the office, and it lodged in the base of the old cash register. Lee and Elizabeth moved to Kansas City where he became a trader. Another incident at Mosty’s Garage, with less lethal results, also He traveled often to Texas, and later was known in Kansas City was the talk of the town. Leroy said that about 20-25 years ago, as “cattle king of Texas.” Eventually, they had eight children: Lee after he had left the shop, someone saw a young bear in the tree by (1882-1964), Harvey (1885-1958), Elizabeth “Lizzie”, (1887the bed of Town Creek 1951), Mark (1890-1991), Addie Belle (1893-1956), Karl (1896“They called the game warden who tranquilized it, and they ended 1964), Evlyn “Sam” (1899-1990) and Ruth (1904.). up taking the bear out to West Texas and released it,” Leroy said. “It Unfortunately, after L.A. partnered with a man named Littlefield, might have been somebody’s pet.” the partnership bankrupted. Although Lee repaid his debts, he never Sam finally retired from the shop due to poor health and sold it to fully recovered financially. Leroy and Tony. Moving around Kansas, even living in a tent, the family came to Mary Morriss Graham, widow of Reid Graham, is a cousin of Patty Lampasas in Thanksgiving, 1894 with five children in a wagon Beall Morris, since their grandfathers were brothers. She is also kin pulled by Percheron horses. Wheeler still has the old washpot to the Mosty bunch through her mother, Addie Belle. She lives with his father, Mark, actually rode in on the journey. They farmed in her son, Morriss, and still has memories of her youth. Lampasas for a year on 160 acres bought for one of the horses. “Ruth Morriss taught me and my brother, Robert, using the Calvert Sons Lee and Harvey attended school three months during the School System. We rode to school together. They finally opened a winter, traveling seven miles in a two-wheeled cart. school at Paint Creek. Ruth would drop by our place, have coffee, The next year, L.A. and Lee worked in Menard County, clearing and then we all rode together.” timberland, but made only $16 in four months. Otillie and the The school at Paint Creek was rustic, she added. remaining children came to the farm and worked that summer. In “We attended classes at the Murkeson’s hunting lodge, which was the fall, they packed up and headed by covered wagon to Junction. huge. There was a fireplace in the north side of the lodge, which In 1897, the Mosty clan first stepped into Kerr County, traveling was the only heat, so we had our desks there. the first thing we did along its western boundary after stopping at the Rees Ranch, when we came in was kindle a fire. The caretaker was Dot Benton heading for Kerrville. They camped the first night on the Johnson who had a swarm of kids. Three of them, and Lee and children from fork of the Guadalupe, near the present-day Fish Hatchery. the Schreiner ranch also went there.” They moved along the Medina Crossing (now the G St. bridge) on After three years, Mary said, she went to school in Rocksprings. the river in the south part of Kerrville. Mary later attended Tivy High School, and graduated in 1938 at the Later that year, the Mostys bought a farm just “below” Schreiner age of 16, a year after the “famous” Tivy Football team. Institute (most recently, the now-gone Tanneberger Nursery), where “My high school sweetheart, Alvin Vetter, was a center and gave me Elizabeth lived. Wheeler said he grew up there, too. a little gold football that he got,” Mary said. “I still have it. Alvin Mountain Sun publisher J.E. Grinstead wrote a blurb in died on D-Day. He was with the advance troops of demolitionists “Grinstead’s Graphics” long after L.A.’s death, calling him a who came ahead of time to clear the water of mines. A shell fell in humble pioneer, a born horticulturalist: their midst and killed a bunch of them.” “People had said that fruit would not grow in these mountains. Mr. Mary attended Schreiner Institute as a day student on a scholarship, Mosty believed that if the right varieties for soil and climate were then went on to Mary Hardin Baylor College. She worked at selected, this would be good fruit country. As the years passed he Schreiner University in the Dean’s office for Drs. Delaney and Sam planted trees of all kinds, on different soils. The Mosty orchards Junkin. grew, and began to bear fruit ... It taught him to be a nurseryman.” She and Reid had three children: Morris, with whom she now Wheeler said L.A. promoted the Nandina, an ornamental shrub that lives); Jane Price, a Shell Oil executive in New Orleans, La.; produces red berries and is found all around the area in people’s and Janis Winn, of San Antonio, who coordinated military base yards. closings.
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O B I T U A R I E S Hazel Stitts Baylor
Herbert F. Dirksen
(August 15, 1937 - March 20, 2013)
(February 23, 1924 - March 23, 2013)
Hazel Stitts Baylor of Uvalde passed away on March 20, 2013 in a San Antonio hospital. She was born on August 15, 1937 in Uvalde to George Richard and Lorena (White) Stitts. She is survived by two sisters, Mary Dale Brewer and husband, Jerry of Uvalde; and Linda McAdams and husband, Harry of Crystal City; two nieces, Mary Catherine Bailey of Austin; and Lori Sheedy and husband, Tolan of Sabinal; five nephews, Richard Williams and wife, Jolene of Uvalde; Danny Williams of Kerrville; Jim Bailey of Sabinal; Russell Brewer and wife, Kathryn of Palo Alto, CA; and Tom Brewer and wife, Carol of Uvalde; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. A memorial service was held on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 1:00 PM at First Baptist Church. Cremation was under the direction of RushingEstes-Knowles Mortuary
Herbert Frank Dirksen, 89, of Uvalde, Texas, passed away at home surrounded by his family amid prayer and song on March 23, 2013. Herbert was born at home February 23, 1924, in Casella, Ohio to Philomena (Homan) and Clarence Dirksen. He married Mary Catherine Fischer June 17, 1950.. Together they had 11 children, 26 grandchildren, and 23 great grandchildren. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Herbert was a dairy farmer in Mercer County Ohio for 19 years. He began on a family farm with his father. Herb and Mary moved to Uvalde in August of 1969 where he farmed for 27 years in Frio Town. He was active in the community and served as President of the National Farmers Organization, President of the Farm Bureau, Charter member of the Uvalde Knippa Co-op, Charter Member of Frio Foods and Winter Garden Growers along many other agricultural organizations. Herbert had a strong Christian faith and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Uvalde. He sang for many years in the church and community choir, taught Religious Education and served as an extraordinary Eucharistic Minister. He was a member of the Downtown Men’s Bible Study and Dr. Shudde’s Bible Study. Herbert served as Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus 3rd Degree Council and is an honorary life member. He was District Deputy of the Knight of Columbus for two terms. He started four Knights of Columbus Councils in Brackettville, Carrizo Springs, Crystal City, and La Pryor which earned him the Don Quixote Award. He served as Faithful Navigator of the Knights of Columbus 4th degree Owen Lewis Assembly. He was willing to share his faith with all. Herbert is survived by his wife Mary Dirksen, children Irene Light and husband Randy of College Station, their children Julie Boytim and husband Edward, Susan Farmer and husband Chris, David Light and wife April; Kathy Bendele and husband Ray of Kingsville, their children Clint Bendele and wife Stacey, Melissa Wyman and husband Bill; Katie Hughes and husband Matt; Jacob Bendele and wife Lindsey; Ann Catron of San Antonio and her children Gretchen Catron, Heather Catron, Amanda Catron; Jane Collins and husband Ronnie of Uvalde and children Brad Dimmitt and wife Brittany, Nathan Dimmitt and wife Lori, Benjamin Dimmitt; Marge Dunlap and husband Doug of San Antonio, their children Dirk Dunlap and wife Christina, Zach Dunlap, Lela Dunlap; Joan Koop and her husband Hermes of Naples, Fl, their children Andree Koop, Hans Koop, Nico Koop, Anneke Koop; Linda Dirksen of Orlando, Fl; Beth Andres of Uvalde, her children Seth Andres, Isaac Andres, Adam Andres; Ken Dirksen and wife Barby of Uvalde, their children Matt Dirksen, Will Dirksen, and twenty three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by children James Dirksen and Mary Dirksen, and grandson Michael Catron. Pallbearers were Clint Bendele, Jacob Bendele, Matt Dirksen, Will Dirksen, David Light, and Hans Koop, Honorary Pallbearers were Brad Dimmitt, Nathan Dimmit, Dirk Dunlap, Zach Dunlap, Andree Koop, Nico Koop, Seth Andres, and Isaac Andres. Altar Servers were Adam Andres, Sam Eddy, Matt Sagemuehl and Isak Reyes. The Vigil service was Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 7:00pm. The Mass of Resurrection was at 10:00 am, Wednesday, March 27 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. A reception celebrating his life was held after the mass at the home of Jane and Ronnie Collins. Memorials can be made to Uvalde Memorial Hospital Auxiliary or Uvalde Hospice.
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(March 29, 1913 - March 18, 2013) Anastacia (Gonzales) Garza, age 99 of Leakey, Texas passed away Monday, March 18, 2013, at her home. She was born on March 29, 1913, in Rio Medina, Texas to Tomas and Angelita (Zapata) Gonzales. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and friend. She loved gardening in her yard making it look beautiful with flowers of all kinds even receiving yard of the month from the Frio Canyon Garden Club. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her children, Tomasa Rodriguez, Cecilia Preece, Bernice Mabry, Petra (Betty) Davis and Ernesto Garza; 30 grandchildren, and numerous great and great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her children, Feliceanna Garza, Alfredo Garza and Victor Garza. Graveside service was held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at the Leakey Floral Cemetery in Leakey, Texas, with Deacon Ruben Navarro and Pastor Mark Spaniel officiating. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneral homes.net Arrangements under the care of Nelson Funeral Home of Leakey, Texas. Your ability to do so something about child abuse is directly related to your ability to admit that it exists author Unknown.
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in the tomb, “He is risen, just as he said.” Then he instructed the women to inspect the tomb and see for themselves. Next he told them to go inform the disciples. With a mixture of fear and joy they ran to obey the angel’s command, but suddenly Jesus met them on their way. They fell at his feet and worshiped him. Jesus then said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go tell my brothers to go to Galilee. There they will see me.”
When the guards reported what had happened to the chief priests, they bribed the soldiers with a large sum of money, telling them to lie and say that the disciples had stolen the body in the night. After his resurrection, Jesus appeared to the women near the tomb and later at least twice to the disciples while they were gathered at a house in prayer. He visited two of the disciples on the road to Emmaus and he also appeared at the Sea of Galilee while several of the disciples were fishing.
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Resurrection of Jesus Christ After Jesus was crucified, Joseph of Arimathea had Christ’s body placed in his own tomb. A large stone covered the entrance and soldiers guarded the sealed tomb. On the third day, a Sunday, several women (Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, Joanna and Salome are all mentioned in the gospel accounts) went to the tomb at dawn to anoint the body of Jesus. A violent earthquake took place as an angel from heaven rolled back the stone. The guards shook in fear as the angel, dressed in bright white, sat upon the stone. The angel announced to the women that Jesus who was crucified was no longer
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2013 Utopia Community Auction
For about 65 years, the Utopia Lions Club has been involved in an annual fundraiser auction to help provide funds for the Utopia Volunteer Fire Department and benefit residents within the Sabinal Canyon. However, there are changes on the horizon! Our 2013 Auction will be a “combined” effort of the Utopia Lions Club, the Utopia Volunteer EMS, and the Utopia Volunteer Fire and Rescue. Proceeds from our 2012 Auction were distributed to Meals-on-Wheels, Utopia Community Building, 4-H and FFA Boosters, Utopia Library, Utopia EMS, Utopia Fire and Rescue, Vanderpool VFD, and Utopia High School scholarships for graduating seniors, just to name a few. The 2013 arrangement should improve on something tried and true! We need your help to ensure the success of this year’s auction so that we can continue to support our community, emergency services organizations, and projects. Many new items, gift certificates, and homemade baked goods have been donated to the Auction from businesses and folks in neighboring towns such as Kerrville, Knippa, Uvalde, Hondo, Medina, Sabinal, Bandera, and Utopia. Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 13, 2013, beginning at 12 noon until around 4:00 PM at the Town Square in downtown Utopia. Lunch will be available for sale by our local PIPS club (Players in Progress) beginning at 11:00 AM. Plan to come early for a Hill Country lunch and an afternoon filled with fun and excitement. Your participation in the Auction will help us continue the support of organizations and charities in the Sabinal Canyon and beyond.
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2013 from 3 pm to 7 pm. The event will take place at Grape Juice, 623 Water St., Kerrville, Texas. Plenty of parking is available in the parking garage across the street. Vietnam Veterans, family, and friends are invited to observe the 40th anniversary of the last U.S. combat troops to leave Vietnam. It is an opportunity for veterans to meet and greet other veterans of the Vietnam War. It is also a chance for residents to Welcome Home those who served. For more information contact Gary L. Noller 830-377-8115 or amcalvn@aol.com
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Sponsored by the FrioCanyon Chamber of Commerce The Chamber of Commerce, in honor of long-time educator Janie Johnson, is pleased to honor a graduating senior with a $1000 scholarship ($250 for each of 4 semesters). For many years Ms. Johnson encouraged and reinforced the pursuit of educational excellence. The chamber acknowledges Ms. Johnson’s work by recognizing and promoting the continued educational achievements of a Leakey student. Through this scholarship program, the chamber seeks to prepare students for the future by bringing the community, the school and the family together in partnership. Scholarship requirements 1. Applicant must be a graduating senior of high moral character. 2. Applicant must submit a 500-word essay on the importance of volunteerism/ community service. You may consider how you have been influenced by volunteer service; how the community has benefited or how volunteerism/ community service will play a part in your future. 3. Applicant must provide a minimum of three letters of recommendation from Adult Leaders with organizations they have donated community service work. 4. Applicant must include a cover sheet with Essay Title, Name, Address and Phone Number in the lower right corner. 5. Applicant must submit three copies of the completed application to Ms. Shirley Sliter, no later than 3:30 pm on Monday, April 1st, 2013. 6. Applicant must be a full-time student (12 hours minimum) enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution. Questions or Comments Betty Jo Bates Debbie Blalock Kathy Hobbs 232-6262 232-5241 232-4222 The Janie Johnson Scholarship will be awarded at the Community Appreciation Banquet at the Alto Frio Baptist Encampment, April 13th, 2013.
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GRANNY’S KITCHEN
Back to Basics....Easter Treats!
by Elaine Padgett Carnegie
Bird Nests!
3/4 C chocolate chips, 3/4 C butterscotch chips, 1 C peanut butter, 3/4 chow mein noodles. Form in muffin cups! Sunflower Peeps Cake...Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting!
Bunny Mobiles
Ingredients Large Marshmallows, cut horizontally Bunny Peeps® Mini pretzels Cream-Filled Cakes (e.g. Little Debbie® Cloud Cakes™) Decorator Icing Frosting Sprinkles Instructions Cut a small rectangle out of the top of the creamfilled cake about a third of the way back from the “front” of the car. Use the white decorator icing to adhere the bunny Peep®, mini pretzel “steering wheel” and large
marshmallows in place. Use frosting and sprinkles to decorate your car. Allow to set.
Sunflower Peeps Cake
This is a different little Peeps cake for Easter made to resemble a sunflower. I love sunflowers. I just think they look so cheerful. The great thing about this cake, is not just that it is cute as a button for your Easter celebration, but the cake itself is one of the most moist and delicious chocolate cakes you will ever make. It is made with mayonnaise in place of the eggs and oil. Before you go all, ‘ooooh that’s gross’ on me, think about it...mayonnaise is baically eggs and oil and a little vinegar which when combined with soda makes a chemical reaction that causes things to rise. Are we starting to get the picture now as to why mayonnaise works and it works beautifully. If that is not enough to entice you to make this, it is frosted with a chocolate cream cheese frosting. Yep, that’s right, I said....chocolate cream cheese frosting! It’s every bit as good as you might imagine and it spreads like a dream! It also doesn’t taste as much like cream cheese as plain cream cheese frosting does. Not that I ever thought that was a bad thing, but believe it or not, some of you don’t care for it! Here is what you will need for this cake. 2 cups flour 1/2 cup cocoa 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1 cup carbonated beverage (Coke, Sprite, 7 UP) 1 teaspoon vanilla Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 cup cocoa pinch of salt 4 cups powdered sugar
Garnish Yellow Peeps Chicks (enough to go around the top edge of your cake 6 oz. chocolate chips (I used milk chocolate chips) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt together. Cream sugar, mayonnaise, carbonated beverage, and vanilla. Add the dry ingredients to the wet. Stir until well blended. Prepare two round 8” or 9” pans by spraying them with nonstick baking spray with flour in it or greasing and flouring them. You can also ensure the cake will turn out by cutting two rounds of parchment or wax paper and placing in the bottom of your pans. Spray paper and all with nonstick spray. I used 8” pans to make the cake a little higher and smaller for the sunflower. If you don’t have 8” pans, you can use the 9”, you will just need more Peeps to go around the top. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes or until pick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove and let cool for about 15 to 20 minutes before turning them out of the pan. Prepare the cream cheese frosting while the cakes cool completely. Beat cream cheese and butter together until light and fluffy. Add the salt, cocoa, and vanilla and blend together. Gradually add in the confectioner’s sugar. If it’s too stiff add about a tablespoon of half and half. I don’t usually have to do this, but if you get too much sugar in it, you might. When your cakes have cooled, place them on your cake plate and frost. Press the Peeps around the edge of the cake while the frosting is fresh and still soft. Then sprinkle the chocolate chip in the middle for the sunflower seeds. There you have it, the Peeps Sunflower Cake!
Rice Krispie Easter Eggs
INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 package (10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallows OR 4 cups miniature marshmallows 6 cups Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies® cereal OR 6 cups Kellogg’s® Cocoa Krispies® cereal Canned frosting or decorating gel Assorted candies DIRECTIONS 1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat. 2. Add KELLOGG’S RICE KRISPIES cereal. Stir until well coated. 3. Using 1/3-cup measuring cup coated with cooking spray divide warm cereal mixture into portions. Using buttered hands shape each portion into egg shape. Cool. Decorate with frosting and/or candies. Best if served the same day.
Kool-Aid Colored Easter Eggs
This is really all you need, because Kool-Aid has citric acid in it. No need for vinegar! Add one packet of Kool-Aid to 2/3 cup of water and stir. That’s it. I used both lukewarm and cold water and it didn’t really make a difference with how our eggs turned out. Keep in mind that Kool-Aid powder is pretty messy, so you should do all of the mixing over your sink to prevent your counter tops from turning different colors the next time you wipe them off. (Not that this happened to me or anything.)
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Christian Easter Basket Ideas
Waking up to find a basket filled with goodies is an exciting way for a child to begin celebrating Easter day. Though often filled with plastic eggs stuffed with pastel-colored candies and giant chocolate bunnies, Easter baskets also provide the opportunity for parents to remind their children of the sacrifices of Jesus. Fill a basket with Christian-themed items this Easter to celebrate new life.
Stuffed Animals
Eggs
Place a cuddly white lamb in the center of the basket to represent Jesus’ sacrifice for humankind. Tie a pastel-colored ribbon around the lamb’s neck as an accent. Pin a Bible verse about lambs to the ribbon to remind the recipient of Jesus’ sacrifice, such as John 1:29.
Fill brightly colored plastic Easter eggs with reminders of the reason for the season. Print off Bible verses such as those suggested by Easy Fun School (see Resources). Pair a Bible verse with a small token that symbolizes the message of the verse. Place a vial of a perfume or cologne sample, for example, in an egg with verses John 12:2-8, in which Mary rubs fragrant oil into Jesus’ feet.
Books
Include a religious-themed book about the Easter story in the basket. Opt for a baby’s first Bible for a child’s first Easter. Select an activity book for older children with Easter-themed crossword puzzles or Bible quizzes.
Chocolate Coins
Complete the Easter basket with chocolate coins wrapped in gold foil. Pin a note to the bag with the suggestion that the chocolate coins represent the treasure that awaits believers in heaven. Add pastel-colored jelly beans or a small chocolate bunny as a reminder of the new life that awaits those who follow Jesus.
1 John 2:25 And this is the promise which He Himself made to us: eternal life.
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THE TRUTH (AS WELL AS I CAN LEARN) ABOUT DRONES By Elaine Padgett Carnegie
Cheap technology, many varied uses including domestic, military and professional, make unmanned aerial vehicles or UAV’s or drones, a coming thing...not a future thing but a right now thing! UAVs can be powerful surveillance tools, capable of carrying face recognition systems, license plate scanners, thermal imaging cameras, open wi-fi sniffers, and other sensors. The Electronic Frontier Foundation filed a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit on January 10, 2012 against the Federal Aviation Administration. As a result of the lawsuit, the FAA released for the first time a list of the names of all public and private entities that have applied for authorizations to fly drones domestically. Some of these government licenses belong to the US Customs and Border Patrol, (CPB) a component of the Department of Homeland Security. Drones have been used to patrol United States borders since 2005, and the Agency currently owns 10 drones. Despite the Bureau’s limited mission to safeguard the borders, the Bureau often flies missions for the FBI, the DOD, NOAA, local law enforcement, and other agencies. In December 2011, the CBP made headlines when reporters discovered that the agency’s drones were being used to assist local law enforcement in North Dakota without receiving prior approval from the FAA or any other agency. In Florida v Riley the United States Supreme Court held that individuals on their own private property do not have right to privacy from police observation from public airspace. As an example, the ACLU has warned of a possible “nightmare scenario” in the future where the police might be able with computer technology to combine cell phone tracking with drone video signals and build up a database of the people’s routine daily movements. In June 2012, Senator Rand Paul and Representative Austin Scott both introduced legislation that would require law enforcement to obtain a warrant before using a drone to conduct criminal surveillance. EPIC has stated that transparency and accountability must be built into the FAA’s system of drone regulation in order to provide basic protections to the public. While Congress rapidly moves ahead to authorize further use of domestic drones, many remain skeptical regarding privacy concerns. Some privacy scholars argue that the domestic use of drones for surveillance will ultimately benefit privacy by encouraging society to demand greater privacy rights. For instance; “Associated today with the theatre of war, the widespread domestic use of drones for surveillance seems inevitable. Existing and privacy law will not stand in its way. It may be tempting to conclude on this basis that drones will further erode our individual and collective privacy. Yet the opposite may happen. Drones may help restore our mental model of a privacy violation. They could be just the visceral jolt society needs to drag privacy law into the twenty-first century.” —M. Ryan Cola Law enforcement and other government agencies are not the only entities that use UAVs. Private Citizens and media organizations use UAVs as well. “Occupy Wall Street” Journalist, Tim Poole uses what he calls an Occucopter, for live feed coverage of events. The “occucopter” is an inexpensive Parrot AR Drone with cameras attached and controllable by Android devices or iOS devices such as the iPhone. In February 2012 an animal rights group used a Mikrocopter small helicopter drone to film hunters shooting pigeons in South Carolina. The hunters shot down the drone. The burst of activity in remotely operated planes stems from the confluence of two factors: electronics and communications gear has become dirt cheap, enabling the conversion of hobbyist radiocontrolled planes into sophisticated platforms for surveillance, and the Federal Aviation Administration has been ordered by Congress to work out a way to integrate these aircraft into the national airspace by 2015. The rapidly expanding market has not gone unnoticed by lawmakers and privacy watchdogs. Senator Patrick Leahy, the Vermont Democrat, chairman of the Senate Judiciary committee,
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said this year: “This fast-emerging technology is cheap and could pose a significant threat to the privacy and civil liberties of millions of Americans. It is another example of a fast-changing policy area on which we need to focus to make sure that modern technology is not used to erode Americans’ right to privacy.” Some fans of the technology wince at the word “drone,” which implies that there is no pilot. And they have grown resentful about the alarms raised over privacy issues, noting that a few city and state governments have begun banning drones even where they do not yet operate. Tom K. Kenville, chairman of the North Dakota chapter of the trade association, Unmanned Applications Institute, International, said such bans would discourage technological progress. “I don’t think we had rules for the road before we had roads,” he said. Back in the university lab, Rico Becker, a software developer with Corsair Engineering, had written a program for the students to help find “missing persons” and was just one of many hypothetical missions that students would fly. “We’re not training pilots to spot people camping in their backyards,” he said. Aside from the missing persons mission, experts here outline a number of uses for the planes: “precision agriculture,” with tiny planes inspecting crops several times a week for the first sign of blight or insect invasion; safety missions by semiautonomous flying machines that could cruise the two-mile length of a freight train and examine the air brakes on each car, far faster than a person could, and be available for accident assessment in case of derailment; inspection operations of pipelines or power lines, a job that is notoriously dangerous for helicopters, and scouting out fires or car crashes. Volunteer fire departments in places like Grand Forks, An unmanned vehicle, he said, was “going to beat all the cars there,” to determine the scope of a problem. “If it’s a chemical fire, it will tell us to stay away, or it’s just some hay bales, drive slower,” he said. Remote control equipment might even displace some human pilots, in the cockpits of cargo planes. “This is money,” said Matthew L. Opsahl, in another part of the University of North Dakota simulation lab, at a work station where an operator could coordinate the activities of several remotely operated planes. One person could handle six cargo planes at a time, he said, or direct ground-based crews of several remotely operated planes that were scanning a large-scale event, like a spreading forest fire. The operator could compare the aerial images with those from Google maps, identifying street names and addresses to forward to a 911 call center. Mr. Opsahl, a former pilot on a regional jet, is now an instructor in the North Dakota program, where Mr. Regenhard, 21, a junior from Prescott, Wis., has a double major in commercial aviation and in unmanned aerial systems. Mr. Regenhard is also building a six-rotor helicopter that will beam pictures back to the ground, one that might inspect rooftop airconditioners or offer a bird’s-eye view of a crime scene. Equipped with a GPS sensor and a $220 autopilot, it can be programmed to fly to a sequence of coordinates, at various altitudes, much the way an airliner can. Or it can simply broadcast its position to a distant ground station, where an operator can use a computer keyboard and mouse, or a joystick, to direct it. There is one unresolved issue… how to avoid midair collisions, because the operator on the ground cannot see other traffic in the air. The F.A.A. plans to have a system ready by 2015 called “sense and avoid” in which each plane in the sky, manned or unmanned, uses GPS equipment to locate itself, and sends that information to a computer on the ground that draws a map showing all targets. The computer then rebroadcasts that map to every pilot in the air — or at a computer workstation on the ground, as the case may be. The technological advances that never slow down and continue to escalate at an almost unbelievable pace will continue to be a double edged sword. Only the people can weigh when enough is too much!
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Properties »Prop#4/Frio Pecan Farm mngd rental with 2b/ 2ba, covr’d porch, beautiful Pecan grove, wildlife, 7000sf pavilion w/comm. kitchen, Frio Rvr common area, Lg custm BBQ, nice location & great hill country investment! $175,000 »NEWProp#09/City lot 0.726 w/nice dbl-wide & lg accessory bldg. w/2 half baths,slab fndtn. No city zoning so possible comm.or residential. 1 blk off Hwy 83, walking dist to school & shpng. OF avail. List $149,000 »NEW Prop#14/Lot 6, Spring Hill Subdv., Leakey, 3.22 ac,Nice Tx rch style with 3b/3ba, two 1/2ba, wd flrs,FP,opn flrpln,split design,pool,arbor,outside entrtng,surround snd inside & out,lg mstr,carprt & unique country décor.2012 taxes $4,396.61 Owner LREB List $350,000 »Prop#11/Nice 30 ac TBS hunting tract in Standing Rock Diamond Rch. Lot 193 located just east of Hwy 41 for good access. 3 blnds,3 feeders,sm cab.,water coll syst, & 1 bow stand.Great Price: $65,000 » Prop#12/Lot 19, Canyon Oaks Subdv., Un II in Concan. Great vacation 2b/2ba hm with great space, natural light, cvr’d prch,huge stg, pvd circle dr. B&B allowed for great investment! List:$185,000 » Prop#15-25+/- acres in Real County. 12 miles west of Leakey on Hwy 337. UNRESTRICTED. Deep well, electricity, hunting cabin, water storage tank. 2 blinds, 3 feeders, abundant wildlife. Ag exempt! $132,500 »Prop#21/Gorgeous views offered on this 21 ac. Tract with unfnshd 2000+sq 3/2 hm w/frplc. Excel for horses, less than 5 min N. of Leakey. Finish w/ your own personal touches. Great price $339,500 » Prop#32/Hidden River Rch, 265 gorgeous ac w/ 3/4 mi West Frio Rvr & both sides! Mt views,level topog,wildlf,3 hms,6 wtr wells,8 stall hrse barn, & soooo much more! Endless possibilities. Exclusively listed $4,900,000 »NEW Prop#35/Lot 73, Rio Park Estates “Canal Circle”, 1.06 ac, 3b/2ba hm with guest qtrs, carport, fenced yard, utility rm, built-ins, tile flrs, central air/ heat & apprx 1438sf. Priced to sell!! List $149,500 » Prop#42-.3.2 acres in Springhill Subd.Beautiful lot in a gated subdvv.teleph, city wtr,& elec.Lg trees & views of the hill country, great location & bldg sites. restr. to protect your invest. O.F. terms 10% Dn,7.9% for 15 yrs:List Price $70,000 » Prop#46-Leakey Hills 38.5 Ac, Tr 32, Co Rd access, barn, cabin, stg shed, well, electricity. & Hunting! Very desirable area for hunting & with well & elect.on site, you’re set for the new season! Must see! List Price: $140,000 » Prop#47-/5.22 ac w/beautiful 3/2 hm. All you COME BY FOR ONE OF OUR COMPLETE LISTS OF PROPERTIES, CHECK US OUT ON THE WEBSITE OR SCAN THE QR CODE BELOW WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE!
want or need in a hill country setting, perim.high fncd, fruit, huge pecan trees, 3 bay barn/wkshp located just inside the city limits of Leakey. Fncd yrd, screened fnt prch & game rm/extra guest qtrs. Appt needed. $229,000 » Prop#59 SPRING HILL SUBDV, Just W of Leakey, Tr13, 3.76 Ac Undergnd utilities, gorgeous views, nice hardwoods, easy restr. HOA, paved access & good location. Priced to sell $79,500 » Prop#64/44.33 acres: Ideal hntng prop. Rancho Real I. Heavily wooded w/ lots of oak.1 rm cab w/ 40’ tower blind makes this unique. Rggd & remote yet 2x2 can access..6 dr feeders, ’86 4x4 Bronco,& camp trailer to convey. NOW$89,900 O.F. Avail! 10%Dwn, 9%, 15Ys » Prop#71/Wooded 368+ ac rch loaded w/natv wldlf & exotics. LOA provides wldlf exemp. Views & cabin site, All wthr subdiv rds,wtr & gme mngt by LOA. Edw Co.,Elect avail, LOA dues $3 p/yr. Priced to sell! $550,000.00 » Prop#79/ 1 to 100 ac avail. for comm. retail, dvlopmnt or resd.Hwy 83 frntg, High visibility, city wtr! Great opportunity. 1 ac on Hwy $75k, all acreage behind W hwy $7,500 p/ac or buy all ac & hwy frntg at $1.5 mi. O. F. Avail! 20%dwn,6%intr, 15 yrs!! » Prop#84 5 & 10 ac tracts in THE RIDGEExperience the Texas hill country at its finest w/ prvte access to your own beautiful Frio River park w/BBQ pavilion. Ea offer undrgrnd utilities, mtn views, free roaming wildlife, hiking, biking & much more! This gorgeous restricted subdivision offers great building sites for your dream home, retirement or vacation get-away. B&B allowed so take advantage of this new development. Call for a showing or take a drive out 4 mi. south on RR 1120. Tracts are selling fast! Check out our website for current sales! Prices start $87,500 »Prop90/1.19 ac hm site in the prestigious gated community of RiverTree. Crystal clear Frio River is still flowing in spite of drought. Lot is heavily wooded & at the end of the st between two beautiful Hill Country homes. List price: $109,950 » Prop95/10 mi west of Leakey, 20.10 ac hntng tract is located 1.5 mil off RR337. Abundant wildlife include white tail,axis deer, hogs, aouda & turkey. Unbelievably beautiful long views to the west!2 blinds feeders will convey. List $75,000 » Prop97/Lot 3, Blk 3, features 4.390 ac in the gated River Tree Subdv. The best feature of this property is the magnificent views of the mnt.Great for horses, river access, Water & elect. meters are in place, a septic system has been installed& two RV hookups.List: $129,900
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