March 28 2018 by julie becker

Current Weekly News for Leakey, Camp Wood, Sabinal, Utopia and Surrounding Areas Vol. 9 No. 13

INSIDE

Somewhere in the West ........................... Page 7

JUST FOR GRINS

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REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WANTED PERSONS AND FUGITIVES ............................ Page 3

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SWTJC offers new Patient Care Technician Program ............................ Page 9

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INDEX Legals/Jail Register ... . Page 3Community News ......... Page 4-6 Feature Story ................ Page 7 Community Events.........Page 8-9 Obituaries ...................... Page 10 Classifieds ..................... Page 14

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KYLBERG SHOOTS FOR THE STARS! This is the note we got from 4th grader Ella Kylberg “Going to NASP nationals!!! The day 2 shooters meant business! I got bumped from 7th to 14th in the 10/15 bullseye (elementary girls) which knocked me out of national qualification but I still walked away 2nd in the state for 4th grade girls!! My score held strong in the 3D which earned me a national qualification. I will be representing Leakey in Louisville, KY May 10-12!!!” Ella competes in the National Archery in the Schools Program, which is what she is doing in May. But she is also a precision shooter! This hometown girl is the daughter of Kristi and Steven Kylberg and the granddaughter of Jackie and Rick Thomas of Leakey. Ella is an excellent student who maintains her grades while competing in her shooting events, softball, and school activities. Ella has competed in several precision shooting events.

Prime Ammunition featured Ella and her dad Steven and had this to say “This is what PRIME Ammunition is!! It’s a father and daughter spending time together and enjoying our 2nd amendments right. It’s a father showing his daughter how to provide for herself and not needing to rely on anyone else. It’s the laughter and jokes they share while competing against one another. This is Team Prime youth shooter Ella Kylberg and her father Steven. Remember her name, because you will be seeing a lot of it in the world of competitive shooting in the years to come. Ella is PRIME. Just like every father, mother, son and daughter. PRIME is everyone no matter race, gender, or religious belief.” Pictured is Ella and her dad Steven. Congratulations to Ella and her family!! Raising Them Right in Real County!!

BOTTLE ‘n BAG Grand Opening The Bottle and Bag held their grand opening on Thursday with free hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks, and a ribbon cutting ceremony. Owners Mark Espinoza, Brandon Laffere, and Kincaid Light were on hand to greet everyone. They are also co-owners of Bottle and Bag and Casal’s Liquor Store in Uvalde. In Sabinal, Cathy Balke will be managing the store here for them. Brit Whyrick, of Uvalde, played and sang to the public. Shelly Walker was on hand representing the Uvalde Chamber of Commerce. The

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by Billie Franklin

Sabinal Chamber of Commerce was represented by C of C President Patrick Peabody as well as Barbara Clary, Chris Colvin, Karen Dean, and I was representing the Hill Country Herald. The fully restored building was doing a brisk business already as well as handling the curiosity seekers. The store hours will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, but closed on Sundays. If you get a chance, stop by and welcome them to the community. New business is always a welcome sight!

DRT District VII Winner Kylie Taylor, Nueces Canyon seventh-grade student, has been notified that her Texas History Essay placed first in Daughters of the Republic of Texas District VII judging. The topic for the seventh-grade students is Austin’s Old Three Hundred: Who, What and Why? Kylie’s essay will be forwarded to the state judging panel, and state winners will be announced in early May. Caddel-Smith Chapter members congratulate Kylie for her efforts and her parents who encouraged her and made it possible for her to submit her essay. We have provided an abbreviated version of her essay for your enjoyment: As I sit down sewing the flag that will fly over my husband Archelaus Dodson’s company, I think about how each stitch represents the people that came with Stephen Austin to colonize the land we know as Texas. I, Sarah Dodson, daughter of Edward Bradley, traveled to Texas from Kentucky. I remember peering out the kitchen watching my mother and father speaking…’Moses Austin is losing his wealth and hoping to regain it,’ my father said…’He wants to establish a colony that

by Judy Burleson

will be Spanish controlled in Texas…’ I didn’t really understand exactly what this would mean, but I knew I should not mouth a word to any of my siblings… When I woke up one morning, preparing to do my daily chores, my father was in the kitchen talking to one of his companions enthusiastically about how Moses Austin spoke with the Spanish authorities who granted him an empresarioship… Shortly thereafter, we began to prepare for the journey to Texas. We got the news[that Moses Austin died and] that Stephen F. Austin had chosen my father and our family to become settlers in Texas. I was starting to become slightly upset at the thought I would have to leave my friends, but my father assured me that it would be worth it in the long run…When we finally arrived, I hopped out of our wagon. All I wanted to do was run around. My mother grabbed my arm vigorously and told me that there were pirates and Indians on our land, which I thought were only in fairy tales, and told me I should stay close. We began to build on the land that was granted to us.

My father and brother did the heavy lifting and my mother and I retrieved berries and other food that we found on our new plot. To our surprise, there was a drought so the food was very limited…Many nights we went to bed still hungry. After being hungry for several nights we decided to plant a garden. We had to trade some of our most prized possessions, including my favorite blanket, to be able to get seeds. Once our garden grew, we were able to make this land that we had worked so hard to get, start to come together. Now that I am a grown woman and I can look back at my story as one of the Old 300, I stitch this amazing flag remembering those days. I have many people to thank, such as Stephen F Austin, Moses Austin, and my father…When this flag is raised, it will be for all of these men, women and families who were early settlers of Texas.

We are Texas. I am Texas.

MONTELL COUNTRY CLUB WILL HOST POPULAR DINNER EVENT When is a country club not a country club? When it’s in Montell, Texas, of course! The Montell Country Club/Community Center will feature an enchilada dinner on Saturday, April 7 th from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Not only is it an allyou-can-eat meal, but there is a huge assortment of desserts of all kinds – again, all-you-can-eat! Toni Hull, Uvalde’s Entertainer Extraordinaire, will provide the music. Come prepared to participate in the Baked Goods Auction, and if you’re lucky you’ll get to take home a delicious dessert to enjoy later! There is no charge for the dinner, but donations are always appreciated. The proceeds will be shared by the Country Club and the Nueces Canyon Volunteer Fire Department. Good food, good fellowship, and good music, all for a good cause – how can you beat that?! The old school house at Montell, affectionately called the Montell Country Club, is a sentimental place for

many people who grew up in Uvalde and the Nueces Canyon. There are folks who attended elementary school in the two-room building who can remember exactly where their desks were. Others tell tales of the dances that used to be held there on Saturday evenings and the great fun had by all. These days, the Montell Country Club/Community Center is a great location for domino games, family get-togethers, bridal showers, anniversary parties, receptions, and

all manner of events. When elections are held, the building serves as a polling place for Uvalde County. Of course, the building has to be kept in good repair, and the light bills have to be paid. A group of neighbors meets each month to visit and share potluck meals. Once a year, this group stages a fundraising event to help generate the money needed to maintain the old school house – and there’s a bonus: the money raised is shared with the local EMS and volunteer firefighters. Montell is located 30 miles north of Uvalde, about 10 miles south of Camp Wood, on Highway 55. The Montell Country Club is situated on the west side of the highway, behind the Episcopalian Church of the Ascension and in front of the Montell Methodist Church. So come join us for a wonderful evening visiting with old friends, tapping your toes to the music, and eating to your heart’s content!

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Wednesday, March 28, 2018

VOTE Vincent For Mayor

Leakey High School Monday, April 23 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. In the fellowship hall at United Methodist Church

For further information, please contact

Karen McGuff at 830-232-5595 ext. 2128

I am not a politician by any means. I’m not even a good public speaker. What I am, is a man of action that cares about our Community and its future. I would like to think you care about it as much as I do. I look at this town as my home, not a way to make money. I have been asked questions regarding some issues I would like to clear up. In a contested election, rumors always fly; however, that is not the way I intend to run my campaign… it is not the way I run my life. If anyone has a legitimate concern, I welcome your questions and your ideas. You will receive honest answers and if we have a difference of opinion, I am certainly willing to listen to your concerns and feelings. “Two heads are better than one!” As far as my opinion on the motorcycle enthusiasts… dig thru your old papers and refresh your memory. Please, do not quote me if you are not sure of what you are talking about. That is harmful to us both. When the truth comes out, you look petty and unreliable in the eyes of the people to whom you misrepresented my opinions. I own one and I love it. I wish I had more time to ride! I have a Harley and love to feel the wind in what little hair I have on my head The tourist trade is a huge part of our community. My complaint is and has always been, only with those who blow into town, disrespect our home and trash our City. Responsible, timely and solid City Ordinances will solve that problem without further ado. My main concern as your Mayor will always be for the City and its citizens. With strong City Government we can accomplish both a thriving tourism trade and a safe, clean and healthy environment within our City Limits! I heard that some people were worried about the 10% discount comment I made in my initial correspondence to you. It was simply an idea… I did ask for comments and your own ideas. If it was a bad one, I stand corrected. However, I still think it would be good for local business and citizens alike; possibly creating a few more full-time jobs rather than those that are only seasonal. In any case, that is not something that could be enacted as law. You, as a business owner would never be required to give a discount and doing so would be entirely optional, regardless of what you may have heard. I would think our locals would respond to a 10% discount; shopping locally more often and keeping our dollars in Leakey, with less being spent in Uvalde and Kerrville. Shop local, which would in turn be good for our City, and our businesses, year ‘round! There has been another rumor brought to my attention and that is that if you vote for me I will enact a city tax. I’m not sure why that is being said but just like the rest of you I DO NOT want to pay anymore taxes either so why would I. One of our major concerns as a Community is the water and sewer project that is tearing up our roads, draining our coffers and basically making our City unappealing to live in and certainly to visit! I have been concerned about it for some time, and it is one of the reasons I decided to run for Mayor. I know it can be done! I would like to share with you exactly how I know. I have knowledge in this field. In 1981, I was qualified in the state accounts as the youngest licensed plumber of record, in the State of Texas. I had a career that spanned many years in this field, before I became a contractor; and while the laws may have changed, the basics are the same. This project needs oversight and a steady hand to make certain we are not only getting what we paid for but receiving it in a timely manner. Our city has changed by leaps and bounds. Our City Ordinances do not protect our citizens or our interests moving into the future. We are already facing challenges that our City government continues to ignore. More changes are coming! Like a snowball rolling downhill and picking up speed, it cannot be stopped. Wouldn’t you think it would be better for us to get out ahead of the changes that are inevitable… instead of ending up as a smaller Bandera. I urge you to give me a chance to make this a better Leakey for us and our businesses, for our future and our children. I believe most of the citizens of Leakey are ready for change and the only way to achieve change… is to come out and vote. I must admit, I didn’t want Leakey to change either. I remember sitting on my porch and the only traffic we ever saw were four cars from 7:45 to 9:00am and then, the same four cars from 4:00 to 5:30pm. Now, there is nonstop traffic, added to that are pedestrians walking the sidewalks that often sound like they are in my front yard. I know by personal experience, change is here! As a City, we need to catch up with the times. It may be difficult in some areas, but in the end; it will be profitable for our City businesses, a more secure environment for our citizens, and a happier, cleaner place for our children to grow up! I respectfully ask for your vote as Mayor of Leakey, Texas. Political Advertisement paid for by candidate

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JAIL REGISTER

Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report

March 18 - March 24, 2018

March 18 - March 24, 2018 Roberts, Dustin Ray, 28 W/M, Camp Wood, Texas, A/O Deputy Ortiz, Capias Pro fine-NO DRIVERS LICENSE A/D 3/20/2018 Credit for Time Served

Real County Law Officers Nathan T. Johnson, Sheriff Steven Castro, Deputy Sheriff Mark Cox, Deputy Sheriff Teddy Douthit, Deputy Sheriff Jonathan Ortiz, Deputy Sheriff Kevin Chisum, Real County Constable

Corporal Jake Sanchez, DPS Highway Patrol Alexander Robertson, DPS Highway Patrol Clint Graham, TPWD Game Warden

A/D - ARREST DATE A/O - ARRESTING OFFICER

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.

DETAINER LIST McMahan, Khristy Anne, 49 W/F, Theft of Property => $100 <$750 Theft of Property => $100 <$750 5/9/2017, Texas Department of Criminal Justice Pitcher, John Truman, 43 W/M, Bond Forfeiture - Burglary of Habitation, Bond Forfeiture - Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear - Bond Forfeiture - Terrorist Threat10/20/2017, Dearborn County Jail, IN Hosmer, Jonathan 44 W/M, Violation of Probation Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle 3/6/2018 Medina County Jail, TX

03/18/2018 @ • 1525 responded to a residence on Middleton Drive in Leakey for criminal mischief • 1737 responded to Nueces Street in Camp Wood for a report of a reckless driver • 1800 responded to a residence on East 3rd Street in Leakey for an agency assist FCEMS • 2131 responded to Llano Street in Camp Wood for report of a loud explosion • 2205 responded to a residence on Middleton Drive in Leakey for a family dispute 03/19/2018 @ • 1130 responded to a residence on North Llano Street for theft of service call 03/20/2018 @ • 926 responded to Blanton’s Restaurant in Camp Wood for a civil standby • 1138 responded to Family Dollar in Leakey for a minor motor vehicle accident 03/21/2018 @

REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WANTED PERSONS AND FUGITIVES

The Real County Sheriff’s Office has numerous felony, misdemeanor, and capias warrants and we are actively seeking to apprehend all persons wanted by the various courts within our jurisdiction. The wanted individuals highlighted below are six individuals we have highlighted for this week’s “FUGITIVE SECTION”. We need your help to apprehend these subjects and hold them responsible for criminal acts committed in our community. If you know where these subjects are please call the Real County Sheriff’s Office at 830-232-5201. If you ARE one of these subjects or know you have outstanding warrants…. TURN YOURSELF IN AT ONCE.

HOLDING LIST Editor’s Note: This list is provided by Real County Sheriff’s Office, it lists subjects that are being held by Real County in contracted jail facilities awaiting trial

Shannon, Joshua Benjamin Violation of Parole - Injury to a Child Causing Bodily Injury, District, 9/7/2017 Bandera Shannon, Joshua Benjamin Violation of Probation Burglary of a Habitation District, 10/13/2017 Bandera Tomerlin,Christopher Aaron, Burglary Habitation Intend Other, Assault Family/House Memberimpede Breath/Circulation, District, 12/12/2017, Bandera Cortez-Flores, Jesus Unauthorized use of Vehicle District 12/28/2017

Bandera Sinclair,Kenneth Dwaine, Possession of a Controlled Substance 1>=1G<4G, District, 1/27/2018 Ta, John Phuong Violation of PRE/POST trial supervision agreement - Evading arrest detention W/MTV District 3/12/2018 Ta, John Phuong Possession of Marijuana > 2OZ <= 4OZ (sentenced to 30 days county jail) County 3/12/2018 30 Days CJ 3/12/2018 Galindo,Michael Eugene Criminal Trespass County 3/16/2018

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• 1013 responded to a residence on North Llano Street in Camp Wood for a civil dispute 03/22/2018 @ • 1045 responded to a residence on West 5th Street in Camp Wood for a civil dispute • 1157 responded to a residence on South Street in Camp Wood for a burglary of a vehicle 03/24/2018 @ • 035 responded to 3 Sisters Bar in Camp Wood for a disturbance call • 1020 responded to a residence on Alex Auld Drive East of Leakey to unlock a vehicle • 1306 responded to a residence on Leon Klink for an agency assist NCVFD • 2325 responded to the Garven Store North of Leakey for a stranded motorist

Jenifer Rainwater DOB 09-07-1972 VOP – Forgery – 1 Warrant Misdemeanor

Carlos Martinez DOB 10-10-1997 Bond forfeiture – Harassment 1 Warrant

Tony Sanchez DOB 10-16-1996 VOP – DWI – 1 Warrant

Capias Pro-Fine (Subjects CAN MAKE PAYOFF by contacting our office with cash, cashier’s check, or money order)

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P A C Gerald Jones DOB 09-22-1962 VOP – Criminal mischief – 1 Warrant

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS City of Leakey Mayor: Harry Schneemann Secretary: Dee Dee Wally Office: 830-232-6757 Fax: 830-232-6775 Councilmen: Ken Auld • Roel Gonzalez• Carl Jensen Frankie DeLeon • Hazel Pendley Leakey Volunteer Fire Dept.830-232-4005 Frio Canyon EMS, Inc.830-232-5299 City of Camp Wood Mayor: Jesse Chavez Office: 830-597-2265 Fax: 830-597-5365 email:cityhall@swtexas.net Aldermen: Brianna Taylor • Juan ( Mafy ) Gomez Johnie Wooldridge • Domingo Tobar • Josh Cox Volunteer Fire Dept:830-597-6100 Camp Wood Library: 830-597-3208 Nueces Canyon EMS: 830-597-4200 City of Sabinal Mayor: Charles Story Secretary: Betty Jo Harris Office: 830-988-2218 Councilmembers: Ali Alejandro, Louis “Mando” Landeros, Danny Dean, J. R. Flores, Mike Nuckles, and Andy Schaefer Sabinal Library 830-988-2911 Sabinal Municipal Judge: Anita Herndon 830-988-2630 Justice of the Peace Precinct #2 Bobby G. McIntosh,830- 988-2462 Real County County Judge, W.B. “Sonny” Sansom 830-232-5304 Real County Attorney, Bobby Jack Rushing 830-232-6461 County/District Clerk, D’Ann Green 830-232-5202 Justice of the Peace Dianne Rogers: 830-232-6630 or 830-597-6149 Sheriff, Nathan Johnson 830-232-5201 Real County Constable Kevin Chisum 830-232-5201 Tax Assessor-Collector Donna Brice: 830-232-6210 Treasurer, Mairi Gray 830-232-6627 Chief Appraiser Juan Saucedo 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:Raymon Ybarra 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

Cameron Adams DOB 06-06-1998 Failure to appear – Illegal Hunting - VOP

Dustin Ray Roberts DOB 12-21-1989 No Driver’s License – 1 Warrant

LEGAL NOTICE

Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a BG Wine and Beer Retailers Permit by Crowned King LLC dba King’s Texas Smokehouse LLC, to be located at 1029 S. TX Hwy 55, Camp Wood, Real County, Texas. Officers of said corporation are Steven King, President, Karen-Anne King Secretary, Benjamin Harper, Member.

REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE PUBLIC AUCTION

The REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE will hold a public auction to dispose of: Abandoned / Unclaimed Property and Surplus County Property.

Auction starts at 10:00 AM on Saturday APRIL 7TH, 2018 Location will be at the Real County Yard off US 83 - south of Leakey, TX (525 Stamford Hollow Road - Leakey, TX). Buyer registration and viewing beginning at 08:00 AM. Items to be auctioned include approximately 12 vehicles, heavy equipment, ATV, lawn equipment, motor-scooter. misc. tools, equipment, furniture, and materials. (Above auction list subject to change without notice.) US Currency, Business & Personal checks accepted with ID – no credit card sales. All sales are final “as is – where is”. All property to be moved day of sale. Nathan T. Johnson, Sheriff

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It looks like the worst of flu season is over! Our attendance is back up and I am seeing fewer students with the flu like symptoms. The weekly CDC map shows Texas in the green which means there are minimal cases in the state. With that said we are now dealing with oak allergies. If you have a Dr. ask what he or she thinks about

long term over the counter allergy medications. Personally they have made a big difference in my health. I hear the statement “it is only allergies” a lot, but what we need to remember is that the mucus that builds up in your nose and sinus cavities can lead to a sinus infection, ear infection and even bronchitis. I want to remind all you parents that the school cafeteria is open to serve breakfast at 7:30 each morning but it closes at 7:50 so please if you want your child to take advantage of the breakfast program please make sure they are here by 7:30. I get several students a day that come in hungry due to not eating breakfast, some because they have PE first class and are afraid they won’t be able to participate to the fullest if they are full. I

keep reminding them that they need fuel for their bodies first thing in the morning. Also for the Jr. High and High school their lunch is not until 12:40 so if they have not had breakfast they are very hungry by their lunch time. Leakey ISD is working to promote healthy students as well as educated students. I have been very impressed with the level of concern our coaches have with all our students. Members of the staff are working on our health issues as well. We are having contest to encourage weight loss and sharing health tips. If any of you would like to offer some advice or information on healthy life styles please share you can email me @ adownum@leakeyisd.net. I hope you all have a great week.

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NCHS Girls Basketball TSMCA, TGCA & TABC Honors

On The Frio at the Frio Pecan Farm Pavilion 830-232-5022

By Girls AD Brandy Sweeten

Nueces Canyon Elementary Pre-K Pre-Registration April 3rd -6th At the elementary office From 8:00AM-3:00PM Items needed: · Birth certificate (not hospital) · Immunization records · Social Security Copy

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TSMCA All Region 1st Team: Megan Sifuentes, Paige Elliott, & Tori Carabajal TSMCA 2nd Team: Shelby Pannell TSMCA All Star Team: Megan Sifuentes TABC All Region: Megan Sifuentes & Paige Elliott TGCA All State: Megan Sifuentes Photo R to L: Tori Carabajal, Megan Sifuentes, Paige Elliott, Shelby Pannell

NCJH Girls Track in Knippa On Monday, March 19 the Panthers traveled once again to Knippa for the second JH Rockcrushers Relays where the JH Girls placed 3rd Overall. Placing and scoring points were: Nyara Martin- 1st Place- 100 M Dash with a time of 13.52, 3rd Place- High Jump with a jump of 4’ 4”, and 5th Place- Long Jump with a jump of 13’ 4 3/4”; Jayci Karnes- 1st Place- 400 M Dash with a time of 1:06, 3rd Place- Long

By Coach Toby Kramer

Jump with a jump of 13’ 11 1/2 “; Camdyn Childs- 4th Place- 800 M Run with a time of 2:59, 1st Place- Pole Vault with a vault of 6’ 6”; Ailani Sanchez- 5th Place- 2400 M Run with a time of 11:17, 5th Place- 1600 M Run time of 6:46; Kaydie Light- 6th Place- 2400 M Run time of 11:34 and 6th Place- 1600 M Run time of 6:56; Michaela Brown- 6th Place- 1600 M Run time of 6: 56; Kylie Taylor- 6th Place- Shot Put with

By Coach Toby Kramer

time of 54.57, 5th Place Long Jump with a jump of 14’ 6”, 3rd Place High Jump with a jump of 4’ 2”, 2nd Place 100 M Hurdles time of 18.01; Payton Nevarez- 6th Place 300 M Hurdles time of 58.78, 4th Place 100 M Hurdles time of 20.47; Angela Galindo3rd Place Shot Put throw of 29’, 3rd Place Discus throw of 85’ 8”; Madison Williams6th Place 100 M Hurdles time of 22.69; 4 X 100 M Relay: Megan Sifuentes, Layne Hicks, Paige Elliott, and Leslie Taylor- 3rd Place time of 58.14; 4 X 200 M Relay: Tori Carabajal, Madison Williams, Mandie Carabajal, Caroline Boyle- 5th Place time of 2:07; 4 X 400 M Relay: Shelby Pannell, Layne Hicks, Paige Elliott, Leslie Taylor1st Place time of 4:34.

Thank you to all NC Track Meet Helpers NC Coaches and Administration This is just a BIG thank you to all of you or your family members who assisted with last week’s home track meet. It could not be done without you. We coaches are very fortunate to have generous help from our coworkers and community members. Thanks for helping us through a hectic spring!

By Superintendent Kristi Powers

Monday, March 26 was a senior celebration day for Tori Carabajal. Tori is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Carabajal, IV. Tori has been accepted to Angelo State University and plans to major in Nursing. Tori has been a member of the Lady Panther Basketball team and on the teams that qualified for Regional her sophomore, junior, and senior years. Tori was named 1st Team All District and to the 1st Team All District Academic team and also to the First Team Texas Six Man Coaches Association Region 4 Team. Tori is in track and was part of the Regional Championship team last year. Tori has also been in band and she was the drum major to the Panther Band that earned the silver medal at the UIL Texas State Marching Band Championships. Tori was a cheerleader for three years and currently is active in Yearbook. NCCISD would like to wish Tori the very best as she continues her education at Angelo State University!

What a week for the kids of the Nueces Canyon FFA. The resilience of the kids here is amazing to me as a teacher. Our journey started with trip to Knippa to pickup several kids from the UIL meet and then onto Stephenville. That is about a four and a half hour drive. They learned to eat and sleep on a bus arriving at Stephenville just after midnight they headed to their rooms. The night was short, with the kids having to head out to contests at 7:00 AM. The short night did not affect their performance one bit. Let me explain Tarleton to you it is gathering of just about everyone in the state and few from across state lines. The land contest had over 100 teams competing and the home-site had over eighty and to hear your name called at Tarleton is quite an honor. Not only did we get to hear our named called once but twice. Home-site started it off with a tenth place finish and

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Nueces Canyon Invitational Girls Track Meet Friday, March 23rd the Panthers hosted the Nueces Canyon High School Invitational Track Meet were the Girls Team took 1st Place. Earning points for the team were: Leslie Taylor- 1st Place 100 M Dash time of 14.22, 4th Place Long Jump- 14’ 8”; Cadence Balderas- 3rd Place 100 M Dash time of 14.70, 4th Place Shot Put throw of 26’ 7”, 5th Place Discus throw of 77’ 8”; Tori Carabajal- 3rd Place 200 M Dash time of 30.28; Shelby Pannell- 1st Place 400 M Dash time of 1:09; Layne Hicks- 2nd Place 400 M Dash time of 1:10; Paige Elliott- 3rd Place 300 M Hurdles time of 54.05, 4th Place Triple Jump with a jump of 30’ 6”, 2nd Place Pole Vault with a vault of 6’ 6”; Megan Sifuentes- 4th Place 300 M Hurdles

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then came Land with a fifth place finish. You might think we loaded up and headed home with our heads held high not these kiddos they were not done yet as we left Stephenville we headed west to San Angelo for the ASU invitational were everyone got to hear our named called two more times with both Land and Home-site placing sixth. We had several kids get individual awards at both contests. Shelby Pannell and Maddie Williams placed in the top 15 at Tarleton out of about 600 kids, and then the next day Shelby and Leslie Taylor placed in the top 10 tying with each other. In Land Caiden Childs, and Kambryn DeLeon, and Cody Johnson placed in the top twenty at Tarleton. They then turned around Kambryn DeLeon placed in the top 10 followed closely by Cody Johnson at ASU. The amazing thing was not one kid from the Canyon was out of the top Fifty in any con-

test. With every contest the kids get better and better as we make our way to state. The Home-site team consists of Shelby Pannell, Maddie Williams, Leslie Taylor, Edmund Winston, and Payton Nevarez. The Land team consists of Cody Johnson, Caiden Childs, Kambryn DeLeon, Grace Luce, Eli Ludlow, Jett Hill, Mason Hicks, and Layne Hicks. Let me get back to that resilience thing because after we finished the contest at ASU the kids changed into their track uniforms and we flew south so they could roll up and compete in a track meet. Not many kids could do just one of these events at the level that our kids do that is why all the late nights and hours are worth it to me and it is such a privilege to teach these kids.

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SABINAL HAPPENINGS

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At Sabinal, courtesy of the Sabinal Lions Club, the Wild Hog Catching is going full force this weekend. Come and have a great time with all of us. There is a lot going on and this is the biggest event that Sabinal puts on. Don’t miss it. In addition to the action with the hogs, a carnival is in place and there will be plenty of booths selling all sorts of foods, clothing, and unusual items. To quote “Lets Make a Deal”, “Come on down!”

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There were 10 members at Brotherhood which met at the Methodist Church this past Sunday. Greg Bales brought the devotional and the delicious cinnamon rolls for the men to enjoy. Brotherhood is unique to this area and the men and boys meet to share a meal, devotional, fellowship, and occasionally a song. It is open to all faiths and has been around over 100 years. They meet at different churches in town.

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The Sabinal Civic Club will meet in the main section of the Sabinal Public Library on April 5 at 4 p.m. The speakers will be Fire Chief Andy Schaefer and long-time volunteer Pancho Schmidt. This is a change in meeting place. Hostesses are Ann Keath and Sean Johnston. The tireless ladies of the Civic Club were caught “rocks in hand” at the Sabinal Post Office this past week. A number of volunteers joined them, all wanting to improve the looks of the town. A plastic liner and then rocks were placed in the island that houses the outgoing outside mail box. Kudoos to everyone who helped.

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Catholic - Holy Thursday - Knippa at 5:30

p.m. Confessions followed by 6 p.m. Mass Sabinal 8 p.m. Confessions followed by 8: 30 p.m. Mass and adoration until midnight. Good Friday - at Sabinal noon Stations of the Cross; 2:45 p.m. Divine mercy Chaplet’ 3 p.m. Seven Last Words of Christ; 5 p.m. Confessions; 6 p.m. Sorrowful Rosary; and at 7 p.m. the Lord’s Passion. Holy Saturday - at Knippa 7:30 p.m. Easter Vigil. At Sabinal 9:30 p.m. Easter Vigil. Easter Sunday - Vanderpool 9 a.m. Mass. Sabinal 11 a.m. Mass. Protestant - Maundy Thursday at 7 p.m. at First Baptist; Good Friday service at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist; and Easter Sonrise at Central Christian at 7 a.m. with breakfast to follow. The community is invited to attend all of these services.

Christian Church

The Wednesday Night Bible study will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the annex, which is located across the parking lot of First State Bank - Sabinal Branch. The topic is the Book of James and it is being studied indepth. Any and all are welcome to attend. The Easter Community “Sonrise” Service will be at 7 a.m. with breakfast to follow in the annex. A special offering will be taken for the Sabinal Ministerial Alliance during the service.

Church of Christ

The Sunday school lesson was on the topic “Humble Thyself” and that is a subject that is hard to put into practice.

Emmanuel Lutheran

Maundy Thursday Service is at 7 p.m. March 29 at 7 p.m.; Good Friday Service will be the following evening at 7 p.m. also. The Easter Sunrise Service will be on April 1 at 7 a.m. and is followed by breakfast at 8 a.m. in the fellowship hall.

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The Easter Service will be held at 9:30 a.m. and if you would like to, bring an Easter lily to help decorate the church. The service will be followed by an Easter egg hunt for the children. Bring your baskets, children.

First Baptist

The youth gathered for fun, games, food, and music with the “Battle of the Sexes” both Saturday and Sunday. All had a good time and a great experience. They are under the direction of Youth Minister Joe Redus. The ladies have begun preparations for the upcoming Vacation Bible School and meet each Tuesday to work on the project. It is set for June 11 through 15 in the evening.

First United Methodist

The seniors who have been a part of United Methodist are to be honored on April 29. A meal will be shared and all family members are invited to attend. The honorees are Candice Allen, Taylor Chapman, Riley Keilman, Mark Martinez, Sarah Miller, Marlowe and Tatum Story.

St. Patrick’s Catholic

The Way of the Cross is held every Friday at 6 p.m. and is followed by Mass at 6:30 p.m. at St. Patrick’s. At Knippa, The Way of the Cross is held every Friday at 6 p.m. At Vanderpool, during Lent, The Way of the Cross is held on Sunday at 8:30 a.m. with Mass to follow at 9 a.m. April 6 is First Friday with Eucharistic Adoration at St. Patrick’s at 8 a.m. April 7 is First Saturday with Mass at 11:30 a.m. in reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. There will be a second collection of Good Friday for the Shrines of the Holy Land. This is the Pontifical Good Friday Collection. For more information see My Franciscan.org and click on Good Friday.

City of Sabinal Regular Meeting March 26, 2018 Mayor Charles D. Story called the regular meeting of the Sabinal City council to order at 7:00 p.m. on March 26, 2018 with the following aldermen, staff and visitors present: Mike Nuckles, Javier Flores, Louis A Landeros, Jr., Ali Alejandro, Molly Solis, Jesus Reyes, Betty Jo Harris, Lupe De Leon, Luis A. Martinez, Jr., Sean Johnson, Frank Morgan (Peerless), Chris Phillips, Check Rabold (Awwt), Dorothy Howard, And Felisha Tinker. Danny Dean and Andy Schaefer were absent. Mayor story led the invocation and pledge to the United States Flag. Danny Dean joined the meeting at 7:04 p.m. On a motion by Flores and second by Landeros,Flores, Landeros, Nuckles and Alejandro voted to approve the accounts payable. Dean abstained. Motion passed. There were no citizens signed up to speak. Carl Esser joined the meeting. On a motion by Landeros and second by Flores, Flores, Landeros, Nuckles and Alejandro voted to approve the minutes of the March 12 (as corrected) and March 16, 2018 meetings. Dean abstained. Motion passed. Esser presented the information regarding Resolution 18-6. It is for a grant for 2020 and involves copsyc software for the police/court departments. Andy Schaefer joined the meeting at 7: 10 p.m. Others joining the meeting were Sarah Martinez and Merril Nunley. On a motion by Flores and second by Alejandro, Flores, Alejandro, Dean, Nuckles and Landeros voted for Resolution 18-6. Schaefer abstained. The amount is $7,500.00 To be spent then reimbursed to the City. There will be no cost to the City. Motion passed. Esser then presented the Resolution 187, authorizing the application to Medina Electric Cooperative, Inc. for funds to repair the roof at the library. C & S roofing has estimated the cost to foam the roof at $15,940.00. The maximum of the grant is $5,000.00. Also, the civic club has pledged $5,000.00. The City has budgeted $3,750.00 For the library. Mayor Story stated he will approach the county for the remainer, since they use the facility for elections. On a motion by Dean and second by Schaefer, all six voted for. Motion passed. Esser reviewed the FEMA situation concerning the roof that has been replaced at city hall. The city has already received the funds. Sarah Martinez took pictures

and sent them to Esser who sent them to FEMA. They wanted documentation. The application for grant funds sent to the general land office for generators was denied. The border star grant in the amount of $9,030.00 Has been approved. A new application will have to be made by September 1, 2018. Esser stated they will be in Del Rio on Tuesday for border star training. They are still working on the grant for bullet-proof vests. They need to be level 4 capability. Union Pacific Railroad will be sending an e-mail outlining some opportunities for the coming year. The police department has already received their body worn cameras. They are just waiting for the new vehicle to arrive. On the agenda item concerning the consumer price index adjustment to municipal telecommunications r-o-w access line rates, there was no action. The next discussion was about securing a provisional landfill license. Mr. Cave will be contacted. Solis said there are several steps, classes, testing and time. On a motion by Landeros and second by Alejandro, Alejandro, Landeros, Nuckles, Schaefer and Flores voted for. Dean abstained. Motion passed. Mayor story called the closed session for personnel, 551.074 At 7:42 p.m. Dean suggested that they do the other agenda items first. Mayor Story reconvened the regular meeting at 7:44 p.m. The next item to be discussed was to consider advertising for an RFP for attorney firm. Dean was concerned that there is no start or ending date on the city’s contract with Davidson and Troilo, Rhem & Garza. Solis outlined the fee schedule that was included with the 2005 contract. The fee schedule has not increased in thirteen years. The contract automatically renews but may be discontined by either party with a thirty day notice. At that point, Dean said he was satisfied.’’ The next agenda item was to consider pulling the well in the park and inspecting. There is a vibration that can be felt on the ground. Both the representatives from awwt and peerless were present. Story said he thought we are on borrowed time unless something is done. All seemed to be in agreement that repairs should be done, not just inspection. The minimum

will be $15,000.00 To $20,000. If more major work has to be done, it could be $40,000.00. Dean stated we need to fix it right. The men from awwt said they would put a camera down in the well after it is pulled. Story said the funds would have to come out of the systems interest & sinking fund. Schaefer moved to hire peerless. They did the last repair work and have a history. They would charge $3,500.00 To pull. Alejandro seconded the motion. Voting for were Flores, Alejandro, Landeros and Schaefer. Voting against were Nuckles and Dean. Motion passed. The next item for discussion was the request of the little league for funds. Flisha Tinker said they need the red sand that costs $30.80 A ton. ($1,000.00) Everyone that helps is a volunteer; and they give their own money. But they need help. Flores said he is the safety office for the little league. Both stated that the dirt will get the teams through this year but will need help with fences so they can use the big field next year and be in compliance. On a motion by Landeros and second by Flores, Landeros, Flores, Nuckles, Schaefer and Alejandro voted to give the little league $1,000.00. Dean voted against. Motion passed. The last item to be acted on before the closed session was the painting (repairs) at the boy scout building. The bids were as follows: Artemio cruz $3,000.00 Juan aguilera $2,950.00 David rodriguez $3,250.00 Javier silva $4,050.00 Freddy aviles $1,500.00 On a motion by Dean and a second by Nuckles to award to Rodriguez, Schaefer, Nuckles and Dean voted for. Flores and Alejandro voted against. Motion passed. Mayor Story called the council into closed session as per Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. Sec. 551.074 Personnel-employee evaluations. The time was 8:42 p.m. Mayor Story reconvened the regular meeting at 9:14 p.m. No vote was taken during closed session. Dean suggested not to vote on item # 12 Dean moved to advertise for two weeks for the public works employee. Martinez will interview and bring hiring recommendations to the council. Nuckles seconded the motion, and all six voted for. Motion passed. On a motion by Landeros and second by Flores, all six voted to adjourn at 9:17 p.m.

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Somewhere in the West by Linda Kirkpatrick The Stand of the San Patricios

The story of the San Patricios is a part of history that lies within the pages of history books and may take up only a sentence or two. The San Patricios did not begin in Deep South Texas nor did they end there. After a brief search of this group of men, one realizes that they go beyond the coffin ships that brought them here, beyond the potato famine and beyond the poor economic conditions of the Emerald Isle. It actually begins with a political rift and finally the control that the British Crown had, causing the people of Ireland to be dependent on the Crown for everything. They lost everything but they never stopped. They were forced into poverty and forced to leave their homeland for parts unknown only to meet some of the same issues that they had just left. Still they did not stop and eventually they made their stand. The last straw appears to be the potato famine. The potato was the crop that kept the Irish alive during the 1800’s. The British had no problem with the Irish raising potatoes. The potato did not interfere with the crops that the British had the Irish growing for them to feed the people of the Crown. The Irish raised the British crops on land that was once theirs but lost when Britain won the war. They were virtually slaves to the British Crown and life was not easy but that is another story. Because of this famine, many died and many immigrated to the New World. The Irish had been immigrating to the New World, landing at the ports of Ellis Island, Philadelphia, New York and Canada for many years. However, the ones that arrived to escape the potato famine were not as welcome. These immigrants were herded onto ships like cattle. They brought with them poverty, disease and an alien religion. It is estimated that between 1820 and 1930 approximately 4.5 million Irish came to America. It was a constant battle between the Protestants and Catholics. Even though they fought side by side in many of the wars on the new soil, the tension was constant and when the MexicanAmerican War (1846—48) began, many Irish and other oppressed immigrants left for Mexico. Saint Patrick’s Battalion Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, found his name on many things in the new world. Upon arrival of the Irish that were arriving because of the famine, the Americans soon realized that these arrivals were not the best that Ireland had to offer, through no fault of their own. These Irish were promised jobs and such if only they would join the ranks as soldiers and when their terms were over they would get better jobs and such but that never happened so the battles began. Many were dissatisfied, disgruntled and very determined to do something about it. John Patrick O’Riley born in 1817 in Ireland became the leader of the deserters. He actually deserted before the declaration of the Mexican-American War which later saved his neck. He served as a member of the U. S. Army of Michigan and when they were in Matamoros, Mexico in April of 1846, he deserted. Mexican forces immediately made him an officer and soon the story of the San Patrick’s Battalion or the San Patricios was born. The Mexican government soon began recruitment of the many unhappy immigrants that included the Irish, Germans, English, French, Italians and Scots, to name a few. The printed propaganda enticed the American soldiers to desert by promising land grants, citizenship, higher wages and freedom of religion. They joined side by side with the Mexican army against the American forces who had treated them so badly. The Saint Patrick’s Battalion was a determined and hard fighting bunch. They fought under a Kelly green silk flag. The flag was emblazoned with gold branches of shamrocks, Saint Patrick, the harp of Erin and the words, Erin Go Brach, “Ireland Forever”. Another flag shared the colors of Mexico. To the Americans, the San Patricios were traitors and to the Mexicans they were heroes. Of the 9,000 suspected traitors, the American soldiers only punished the Irish. Along the Rio Grande at the start of the Mexican American War, the Irish and others were deserting General Zachary Taylor’s forces faster than they could swim the river and General Taylor was not happy. The deserters formed a Mexican unit under the leadership of John O’Riley. Their first major encounter against American forces was at the battle of Monterrey. They were fierce and their forces were growing until the San Patricios reached

about 700 soldiers strong. They were growing in size because the Mexican government continued to recruit, specifically the Irish Catholic. Though their forces were growing the short lived war was drawing to a close. The curtain fell on the San Patricios at the Battle of Churubusco in Mexico. It was during this battle that the San Patricios settled many issues that they had with the Americans. The following account gives a brief description: “The large number of officers killed in the affair was ... ascribed to them, as for the gratification of their

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830-312-0141 revenge they aimed at no other objects during the engagement. At some point during the fighting for the convent, two American officers led fifteen men against a point in the Mexican defenses, and mistook San Patricio members for friendly U.S. army troops; the San Patricios opened fire on them, killing and wounding all but one. Though hopelessly outnumbered and under-equipped, the defenders repelled the attacking U.S. forces with heavy losses until their ammunition ran out and a Mexican officer raised the white flag of surrender. Officer Patrick Dalton of the San Patricios tore the white flag down, prompting Gen. Pedro Anaya to order his men to fight on, with their bare hands if necessary. American Private Ballentine reported that when the Mexicans attempted to raise the white flag two more times, members of the San Patricios shot and killed them. After brutal close quarters fighting with bayonets and sabers through the halls and rooms inside the convent, U.S. Army Captain James M. Smith suggested a surrender, after raising his white handkerchief. Following the U.S. victory, the Americans vented their vocabulary of Saxon expletives, not very “courteously,” on Riley and his beautiful disciples of St. Patrick” The San Patricios fought bravely side by side with the Mexican forces. The American’s on the other hand not only planned to defeat the Mexicans but the San Patricios as well and defeat they did. The battle at Churubusco was the turn and the downfall of the San Patricios. They wanted to defeat and win the battle. They proved their determination by killing the carriers of the three white flags of surrender each time the Mexicans tried to give up. As the U.S flag was replacing the Mexico flag from the top of the citadel, one captured San Patricio escaped, retrieved the flag and jumped to his death with the flag flying in the wind. At the same time U. S. General William Harney was carrying out the order to hang 30 of the San Patricios. When he counted only 29 San Patricios and was told that Frances O’Connor had just had both legs amputated the day before, he screamed, “Bring the …. out! My order was to hang 30 and …. I’ll do it!” In the aftermath of Churubusco, 35 San Patricios were killed, 85 taken prisoner and about 85 escaped. Their leaders, John O’Riley, Captains O’Leary and Anaya were all taken as prisoners. The United States Army was delighted. The San Patricios were charged as deserters and punished. Even though the U. S. Army was in violation, many of the San Patricios were hung and others were executed by firing squad. What is sad is that about 9,000 U. S. soldiers deserted but only the San Patricios were punished. O’Riley had deserted before war was declared so he received 50 lashes and was branded with the letter ‘D’ for deserter on his face. Of the San Patricios that escaped many just stayed in Mexico, some went back to Ireland and some slipped back into the United States to rejoin their families. Saint Patrick’s Battalion continues to be honored in Mexico and Ireland. Paul Harris wrote and recorded a song about the San Patricios and a particular line in it has always stayed in my mind, “….and their blood runs Kelly green.”

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HOMES Property 01: 159 Laurel St. 3/2.5/2car Beautiful, spacious rock home on 1.86 ac. w/nice workshop. Lovely neighborhood. $339,000 Property 11: 157 Spring Branch in Twin Forks is a super nice 3BD/2BA home on TWO LOTS! Gorgeous Frio River access! $229,000 Property 13: 28 ac. w/cute 1BD/1BA cabin and creek frontage in Rancho Real. 631 Riemer Rd. $190,000 Property 24:Cute 3/2 brick home in town. Easy walk to shops, restaurants, library and the Frio! Circle drive + carport. $129,500 Property 25: HEARTSTONE! 4bd/4ba APPRX. 2800 sq. ft. Circle drive, pool & views! Directly across from river access. $765,000 Property 26: RIVERFRONT home on 2+ acres. Beautiful, hill country modern design. High end finishes & appliances. $515,000 REDUCED Property 30: 469 Kahn Rd., Rio Frio in Deer Creek. Private 2BD/2BA on 5+ acres! Rock/cedar home, covered porch. $260,000 PENDING Property 33: HEARTSTONE! 2.68 ac lot w/~290’ of FRIO frontage! 5BD/5BA/2HB. Outdoor kitchen, infinity pool! $1,300,000 PENDING Property 78: 4BD/3BA home on nearly one ac. 179 Roy Chisum Rd. No restrictions! 500’ of private river access! $299,000

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SWTJC offers new Patient Care Technician Program Employment of healthcare occupations is projected to grow 18 percent from 2016 to 2026, adding about 2.4 million new jobs, according to the US Department of Labor. To meet the high demand for healthcare jobs, Southwest Texas Junior College will launch the new Patient Care Technician (PCT) Program at the beginning of the Fall 2018 semester. The (PCT) Program offers students the opportunity to acquire three national certifications and one state certification under one program. Certifications include certified phlebotomy technician (CPT), certified medical assistant (CMA) and certified electrocardiogram technician (CET) through the National Healthcareer Association. The certified nurse assistant (CNA) will be certified by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services. The PCT Program will only be available in Uvalde with plans to expand to Eagle Pass and Del Rio by the fall of 2019. Classes will be held Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with the second section

running from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Students are required to participate in clinical rotations at hospitals or nursing homes. “Students are required to be 18 years old or older and must have a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma to enter the program,” said JJ Suarez, Allied Health and Human Services Division Chair. Suarez added, “The two major advantages of this program are, the program is now covered by Pell Grants, which is was not before, and a student can acquire four certifications under one program.” According to Suarez, previously the four programs were offered separately through the Workforce Training & Development Division and were not covered by Pell Grants. Individuals can contact Isabel Alvarez, program coordinator at 830-591-7219 for more information on the PCT Program.

LOTS Property 14: 1+ acre lot in Canyon Oaks—Concan. Hilltop/views + gorgeous river access park. Water/elec. avail. Rentals OK. $49,000 Property 8: Three adjacent 7+ acre lots located in Rio Frio. Beautiful & flat bottomland with large oaks. $89,000 each or $250,000 all Property 19: 15 acres with seasonal creek. Remote yet civilized! Views in every direction. Easy access & electricity available. $142,000 NEWProperty 20: Your choice of three Canyon Oaks lots! Each 1 ac. w/water & elec. avail. Frio River Park for owners! $43,900 & $46,900each Property 21: Highly desired location on CR350! 5+ (TBS) unrestricted acres with FRIO RIVER FRONTAGE! $430,000 NEWProperty 22: LAST ONE! Nice 1 ac. Lot in Tierra Linda in Concan. Popular rental area. $75,000 FIRM Property 34: 7+ ac. lot in R-N-R Ranch—Rio Frio, TX. Beautiful oaks, well/septic in place but need to be verified/tested. $118,000 Property 35: 5.16 ac. just west of Leakey. Gated, city water, paved roads, underground electric. See Old Baldy from here! $69,900 REDUCED Property 37: Lot 35 in Valley Vista features gorgeous westerly views, all utilities, and use of community pool & clubhouse! $50,000 Property 43: 8+ acs. w/gorgeous oaks and great bldg. sites. Electricity available. AG VALUATION = LOW taxes!! Shady Oaks Subdv. $77,045 Property 46: Million $$ views from this very buildable hilltop lot in Canyon Oaks—Concan. Water/elec available. Frio access. $88,000 Property 52: 5+ ac West of Leakey. Fronts on John Buchanan Rd. Bldg. site faces east and is ready to go! $52,500 Property 53: Lot 82, 7.7 acres in Canyon Oaks Unit 4. Water & elec available. Great views & river access! Addtl. Acreage avail. $149,000 Property 54: Lot 83, 16.6 acres Canyon Oaks Unit 4. Water & elec available. Great views & river access! Addtl. Acreage avail. $149,000 Property 55: Lot 84, 11 acres in Canyon Oaks Unit 4. Water & elec available. Great views & river access! Addtl. Acreage avail. $109,000 Property 56: Lot 85A, 6 acres in Canyon Oaks Unit 4. Water & elec available. Great views & river access! Addtl. Acreage avail. $98,000 Property 57: Lot 85B, 4 acres in Canyon Oaks Unit 4. Water & elec available. Great views & river access! $49,000 SOLD

ACREAGE NEWProperty 2: 73.41 ac. west of Leakey. Fronts on county road. Water well & Electricity. Not in a subdivision. $299,500 Property 07: 15 acres in Concan w/Hwy. 127 frontage. Small hunter’s cabin. No utilities but elec. is close. $103,569 PENDING Property 8: Three adjacent 7+ acre lots located in Rio Frio. Beautiful & flat bottomland with large oaks. $89,000 each or $250,000 all Property 10: 31.05 acres. Just off Hwy. 41 in far NW Real County. Fairview Ranch. Neat little hunting place! $99,360 Property 12: 5+ ac north of Leakey w/2400 sq. ft. metal bldg. Hwy. frontage. Some elevation for great views. Ag. Exempt. $179,000 REDUCED Property 16: 36 acres in Spring Country Ranch. Wooded w/deep draws & dry creek. ~1 mile from spring fed pond/park area. $101,920 Property 17: 33 acres in Spring Country Ranch. 4x4 required. Borders large ranch to the south. No utilities! $84,125 NEWProperty 18: 10 acres w/larger neighbors on Hwy. 55 about 10 mi. south of Rocksprings. Beautiful bldg.. sites. Property 19: 15 acres with seasonal creek. Remote yet civilized! Views in every direction. Easy access & electricity available. $142,000 Property 21: Highly desired location on CR350! 5+ (TBS) unrestricted acres with FRIO RIVER FRONTAGE! $430,000 NEWProperty 23: Remote yet easy access + ag val. make this 40 ac. a real find! Old camp house w/elec. Off 41W approx. 8 miles. $99,000 NEWProperty 27: TPW Ranch is a 400 acre turn-key hunting and recreational property w/Hwy. 337 frontage. Truly unique! $3,500 per acre Property 29 : 170 acs. +/- WILL DIVIDE Hwy. 337W frontage. Views for miles! $3900 per acre REDUCED Property 40: 17.6 acres w/Frio frontage! Close to Leakey. Several building sites. Electricity nearby. $230,000 Property 44: Secluded 15 ac. in Spring Country Ranch. 4x4 required & no utilities. Rough it here! Access to spring fed pond. $47,280 Property 49: 9+ ac. 3 miles north or Leakey. Ag. valuation, water/elec. available, fenced 2 sides. Views & oak trees! $117,000 Property 51: 37.23 acres. w/Hwy. 41 frontage. Fairview Ranch. Water well & electricity. Addtl. acreage available. $137,751

COMMERCIAL Property 3-6: 1+ ac. Commercial lots Concan. Frontage on US HWY 83. All utilities available. MAKE OFFER!!! $139,000-$149,000 NEWProperty 15: 6.5 acres in Concan with over 500’ of frontage on Hwy. 83! Nice & flat w/oaks. NO restrictions! $199,000 Property 36: Riverstone Vacation Cabins! 13.9 acres w/500’ of Frio river frontage. 5 cabins + main home. $775,000 REDUCED

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MONTELL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FUND RAISER You are invited to a fundraiser for the church on Saturday, April 14. Come share fellowship and food beginning at 5:30 pm at the Montell Country Club. The event will con�nue in the church with a rousing gospel program organized by Toni Hull and Friends. Since 1908, the Montell Methodist Church has stood to provide spiritual nourishment to area families and residents. Its wavy glass windows are a testament to its age. The wood floor creaks under late-comers’ footsteps during services. Windows and doors are thrown open to let in warm weather breezes. The steep steps to the lo� are an adventure for genera�ons of kids to climb. Shelton Wells hauled lumber, load by load, with his wagon team from Isbell Lumber Co. in Uvalde. Each load took a day. Dona�ons from parishioners paid for the construc�on. Tom Sutherland advanced and donated the final $800.00 s�ll due at the comple�on of construc�on. Genera�ons of Sutherlands, Rogers, Wi�s, Luces, Perkins, and Davises have gone to Sunday School, raised their voices to the old pump organ’s notes, and passed the collec�on plate to support the church. Joyous weddings, bap�sms,

and sad funerals have passed through its doors. And even now the key is always hung back on the tree a�er the service - for genera�ons. The heart of the church is in the families and area residents who have supported it. Some areas of the building are now in need of repair. With your help, we are raising $40,000.00 to replace the doors, replace the siding, repair the bell tower, build front and back porches to protect the doors, and replace the railings in front with a more substan�al and safer railing. If you are unable to attend, donations and memorials are appreciated. You hold the key to make sure the church stands for generations to come. Donations and memorials can be made payable to Montell United Methodist Church and mailed to Dick Whipple, Treasurer, 614 Dorothy Jo Cir, Uvalde, TX 78801-4435.

Tuesdays at 5:30 pm At The Real Co. Jr Horse Club Arena Come ride with Sarah Leonard she will be holding prac�ce ride nights to help everyone get ready for our play nights star�ng in June or just come ride to have fun. We can set up the different pa�erns or we have our own steers to prac�ce breakaway roping. You just need to be or become a member and then $5.00 per night REAL COUNTY JUNIOR HORSE CLUB

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Wednesday, March 28, 2018

O B I T U A R I E S Estefana Mendez Pena

Viola Maxine Hale

Lucinda Carrillo Looney

(July 31, 1958 - March 25, 2018)

(October 20, 1952 - March 18, 2018)

(April 25, 1965 - March 25, 2018)

Estefana Mendez Pena of Rocksprings, Texas passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018, in Kerrville, Texas. She was born in Rocksprings, Texas on July 31, 1958, to Cirilo Mendez and Aurora Alcala Mendez. She was a wonderful and loving mother with a beautiful smile. She was loved by her family and friends and will be deeply missed by all. Those left to honor and cherish her memory are her children, Rosemary Olson and husband Gary of San Angelo, TX, Rosalinda Carrillo of San Angelo, TX, and Roman Pena of Lakeway, TX; grandsons, Roberto Raul Carrillo, Adriano Francisco Carrillo; siblings, Maria Ruiz and husband Raul of Rocksprings, TX, Dora Leyva and husband Cleo of Odessa, TX, and Martin Mendez and wife Lourdes of Del Rio, TX. Other family members left to honor and cherish her memory are her nieces and nephews, Cirilo and Rosa Ruiz, Sabrina Ruiz, Stephanie Ruiz, Sylvia and Michael Escobar, Alvin Ruiz, Brandi and John David Jimenez, and Danydlle Mendez; great nieces and nephews, Isaiah, Kaylee, Danny, Joshua, Heather, Jr, Alex, Angelica, Jeremiah, John Paul, Ariana, and John David Jr. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raul F. Pena, parents, Cirilo and Aurora Mendez. A viewing was held 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at Nelson Funeral Chapel, Rocksprings. No services to follow. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Rocksprings.

Viola Maxine Hale of Camp Wood, Texas passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018, in San Antonio, Texas. She was born in Murray, Utah on October 20, 1952, to Macario Gallegos and Demetria Garcia Gallegos. Those left to honor and cherish her memory are her husband, Barney Gonzales of Camp Wood, TX; children, Ricardo Martinez and his wife Michelle of Ingleside, TX, Angelrae Romero and her husband Chad of Aransas Pass, TX, and Nacole Adame – Hale of Camp Wood, TX; grandchildren, Arion Martinez, Crystal Adame, Shy Ann Villarreal, Jody Martinez, Brittane Martinez, Jesse Martinez, Julian C. Romero, Christopher A. Romero, RaeLea Linda Romero; and great-grandchild, Vincent Pena Jr. Other family members left to honor and cherish her memory are her brothers and sisters, Julio Chavez and his wife Alice of Rockport, TX, Catherine Garza of Rockport, TX, Eloy Gonzales, Esteban Martinez and his wife Geneva of Ingleside, TX; nieces and nephews, Charles Garza, David Garza and his wife Sherry, Mikeal Garza and his wife Ninfa, Catherine Chavez and her husband Michael, Diego Martinez, and Savannah Martinez. She was preceded in death by her parents, Macario and Demetria Gallegos, brothers, Raymond Chavez and Arsenio Gallegos. Memorial service was held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 24th, 2018, at the First Baptist Church in Camp Wood, Texas. Officiant Deacon Phil Williams. Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Camp Wood, Texas. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net

Lucinda Carrillo Looney of Rocksprings, Texas passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018, at her home in Rocksprings surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Rocksprings, Texas on April 25, 1965, to Francisco Carrillo Sr. and Virginia Recendez Carrillo. Those left to honor and cherish her memory are her husband, Jimmy Looney; daughter, Anastacia and husband Rene Rios; son, Juan Miguel Arispe; daughter, Brina Alexandria Trevino; granddaughter, Renee Jaylyn Rios Aka (Chacha); parents, Francisco and Virginia Carrillo; siblings, Johnny Carrillo of Sonora, TX, Leticia Gonzales and husband Jimmy of Big Lake, TX, Ricky Carrillo and wife Terry of Rocksprings, TX, Joey Carrillo and wife Janie of Spring, TX, and Robert Carrillo of Rocksprings, TX; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Franky Carrillo and Jesse Carrillo, her maternal grandparents and paternal grandparents.

James L. “Bud” Henry

Heaven Needed Mom So many things of mom I miss, her gentle hug and tender kiss. I still can feel her warm embrace and picture yet her loving face. A Mothers tasks are never done and Heaven must have needed one. For angels came and took her hand and led her to Gods Promised Land. She surely will be kept quite busy there while brushing little angel’s hair and making sure they are dressed just right and not staying out too late at night. Although there’s sadness this I know she’s waiting there her face a glow. I close my eyes and I can see her arms still open wide for me.

We Love You Mom A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 29, 2018, at the First Baptist Church, Rocksprings, Texas, with Reverend Ben Carabajal officiating. Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Rocksprings. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net

Ella Iona Ivy

(August 23, 1928 - March 23, 2018)

(July 20, 1942 - March 20, 2018)

James L. “Bud” Henry of Sabinal, Texas died peacefully and went to be with the Lord on March 23, 2018 at the age of 89. Jimmy is survived by his wife, Faye Henry; children, James Michael Henry and wife, Cathy, and Diana Kay Schwind and husband, Steve; grandchildren, Jessica Leigh Schwind and Kelsey Alyse Schwind; and his sister, Eleanor White. He is also survived by sisters-in-law, Melba Henry and Margie Spurgeon. In addition, he is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Alice Belle Garnett Henry; father, Alvis Luther Henry, and his brother, Ray Harper Henry. Jimmy was born on August 23, 1928 at the Henry Farm near Sabinal, Texas. After graduating from Sabinal High School in 1945, he attended Texas A&I University for one semester. Then Jim returned home to pursue farming. He married Faye Spurgeon on August 4, 1950. After moving to Valdina Farms, Jimmy took over the farming operation at Valdina. Two years later the couple welcomed their son, Mike, into their home. Another six years passed before they were blessed with a daughter, Diana. His children remember him as a kind and gentle father, yet he raised his children with a firm hand. He always encouraged them to pursue their goals no matter where that might take them. He was determined to see his children complete college. After 12 years at Valdina, he and his brother Ray combined their talents to start Henry Brothers Farms. Since farming and ranching were so central to his being, Jimmy continued farming until the very end of his life. From very humble origins, Henry Brothers became a large and successful operation. If you asked Jimmy what he did, he would reply, “stock-farmer”. He especially loved the cattle operation part of the business. He was a generous, witty, and dedicated individual who loved gardening and who was passionate about sports, especially the Sabinal Yellowjackets, the Baylor Bears, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Baltimore Orioles. He was an active and dedicated member of the First Baptist Church of Sabinal and served as a deacon in the church for 25 years. He also held a position for eight years as a board member of Sabinal ISD. Additionally, he served on the boards of the Uvalde County Farm Bureau, Uvalde County Co-op, and several other organizations. A funeral was held at the First Baptist Church in Sabinal, Texas. Reverend Monty Benson officiated the ceremony. Interment followed at the Sabinal Cemetery. Pallbearers for the service were Tommy Foster, Martin Foster, Moises Martinez, David Fowler, Joe Boyd, and C.A. Stein, Jr.. Honorary Pallbearers were Danny McFaddin, Eddie McKinney, Eugene Verstuyft, Ross Burris, Joe Redus, and Walter Wilmeth. Please send memorial donations to Sabinal Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 94, Sabinal, Texas 78881 or First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 156, Sabinal, Texas 78881. The family would like to thank all who cared for Jimmy in these past few months.

Ella Iona Ivy of Sabinal formerly of Utopia, Texas passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018, in Castroville, Texas. She was born in Uvalde, Texas on July 20, 1942 to Esaw E. Nelson and Nena Smith Nelson. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Jim Ivy, and siblings, Eddie Nelson, Colleen Thompson, Kathryn Cook, Carolyn Nelson and Sarah Nelson. Those left to honor and cherish her memory are her brother-in-law, Doug Cook; 20 nieces and nephews; numerous great nieces and nephews and a multitude of extended family. Ella had a big heart and was well loved by family and friends. She will never be forgotten because she was always a force to be reckoned with. Ella also loved to hunt, fish, barbecuing, swimming, and partying with her family and friends. While she resided in Utopia with her husband Jim Ivy, one of her favorite things to do in the mornings was to go outside with him and listen to the birds chirping. All while having a cup of coffee and a cigarette. Another one of her favorite things to do was talking on her cell phone to family and friends who she loved and who loved her. Ella resided in Sabinal the last year and a half of her life. There she lived with her brother-in-law, Douglas Cook and they took care of each other. She will be missed tremendously. A Memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 7, 2018, at the Heard Cemetery in Reagan Wells, Texas. 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.

St. Raymond Catholic Church 2nd and Mountain St. P O Box 989 Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.5852 Mass: 5:30pm Saturday 6:00 pm 1st and 3rd Wednesdays Parish Priest Fr. Adrian Adamik Rectory: 830.683.2165 St. Mary Catholic Church Hwy 187 Vanderpool, TX Mass: 9:00am Sunday Contact:830.966.6268 St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church Camp Wood, TX Mass: 11:30am Sunday Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church 401 N Hwy 377 P O Box 877 Rocksprings, TX 78880 830.683.2165 Mass: 9:00am Sunday Reál County Church 121 Oak Hill Ste. 4 Leakey, Texas Sunday School: 10:00am Worship: 11:00am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00pm Preacher: Charlie Gant

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830.232.4230 Frio Canyon Baptist Church Pastor Michael Howard Hwy 83 South Leakey, TX (830) 232-5883 Sunday School: 9:45am Worship Service: 11:00am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wed. Prayer: 6:30pm First Baptist Church P O Box 56 Hwy 83N Leakey, TX Pastor: Mark Spaniel Bible Study: 10:00am Worship: 11:00am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wednesday Prayer: 7:00pm Mon-Fri Daily Prayer 11:00am 830.232.5344

Living Waters Church Hwy 1050 Utopia, TX 830.966.2426 Sunday School: 9:30 am Worship: 10:30 am Wednesday: 7:00pm Youth Alive: Saturday 7:00pm Children’s Church 2nd & 4th Sunday @10:30

Youth Pastor Josef & Christy Richarz Pastor Dr. Robert Richarz Church in the Valley Hwy 83 Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.6090 Pastor Ray Miller Sunday School: 9:45am Worship: 10:45am Childrens Church 11 Evening: 6:00pm Wed. Service 6:30 Fellowship (2nd & 4th) 7:00pm Spanish Service Sat. 6:00pm

New Fellowship Church Hwy 337 & Camino Alto Leakey, TX 830.232.4287 Sunday School: 9:45am Pastor: Greg Mutchler Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m. Evening 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service and Youth 6:30 p.m. Leakey Church of Christ One Block N of Courthouse Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.6933 Sunday School: 10:00am Come and Worship: 10:45am Evening: 6:00pm

Wednesday: 7:00pm

Concan Church of Christ Hwy 83 Concan 830.232.4058 Ministers: Paul Goodnight and Ray Melton Sunday School: 10:00am Com and Worship: 11:00am Evening: 6:00pm Wednesday: 7:00pm Concan Baptist Mission Hwy 83 Concan, TX Worship: 9:30am Sunday School: 10:30am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wednesday Bible Study: 6:00pm Pastor Ron Lowery Cowboy Church in the Nueces River Canyon HWY 55 N @ Angel Wings Cafe’ PO Box 158 Barksdale, TX 78828 (830) 234-3180 or 2345170 5th Sunday 6:30 pm and Every Tuesday @ 6:30 pm United Methodist Church P O Box 417

419 N. Market Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.6266 Pastor: Rev. Walter Prescher Adult Sunday School: 9:30 am Worship: 11:00 am Children’s Church: 11:10 am Wednesday: 5:30 pm, Youth Group, Grades 7-12 Mt. Home Divide Chapel Hwy. 41 (near YO gate) 121 Divide School Rd. 640-3307 2nd Sun: 2:30 p.m. Wed.: 11a.m. Bible Study Reagan Wells Baptist Church 8415 Ranch Road 1051 830-232-5504 Pastor: Mark Moore Sunday School: 9:45 am Sunday Services: 10:50 am & 6:00 pm Wednesday Service: 7:00 pm Sabinal Church of Christ Sunday school 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m & 6.p.m. Wednesday 6 p.m. Minister David Sprott 830-988-2081

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Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Hill Country Herald Page 11

JUST FOR GRINS

by John Kerr, Director of Foundation Camps jkerr@hebuttcamp.org

The Face I Can’t Forget Don’t you just like being around joyful people? One of the most rewarding aspects of working with H.E. Butt Foundation Camp groups is to witness the individual faces of arriving campers. In fact, on Friday evenings before sunset I often position myself at the river entrance just so I can wave at incoming guests and see their happy faces full of wonder and expectation. As I write these words, I can remember many of those faces, but one image is burned on the retina of my mind’s eye, and the image is the face of Cody Gaston. The Lord introduced me to this twelve-year-old child a few years back, and the experience we shared enriched my life. It makes me joyful that I can share it with you. My Saturday mid-morning routine is to check on all the groups who use our facilities for their own retreats. The weather was so nice on this particular day that I elected to use one of the Foundation ATVs (all-terrain vehicles or 4-wheelers) to make my rounds. It’s a little more convenient, and (yes, I’ll admit it) a way more fun mode of transportation. As I motored up to Echo Valley, our largest campsite, I noticed a boy by himself in a powered wheelchair, and coincidentally, he had parked his chair smack dab in the middle of my usual parking spot. Now allow me to admit that I am often intimidated when I find myself in close proximity, and alone with handicapped people. I just never know how to act, because I can’t discern if they are able to respond to me, and honestly, I am ashamed to say that in the past, I have seldom been willing to step out of my social comfort zone and initiate a conversation. However, I was already about to park when I saw this child, and to ignore him or even to simply smile at him as I walked away would have been discourteous. I stole a quick glance at the boy while I frantically searched for something to say, and in that brief moment, I recognized that he was mostly paralyzed. All of his movements were labored including the simple act of breathing. His powered wheelchair was controlled by a small joystick, and it seemed very difficult for him to manipulate it with his left hand. I looked down at his face as he turned his chair toward me, and I could tell, even through his efforts at expression, that he was very interested in my 4-wheeler. This did not surprise me because most twelve-year-old boys are. For that matter, most 53-year-oldboys are too! Seeing his curiosity as a basis for generating a conversation, I jokingly said, “You wanna race?” His mouth formed a slight grin. Encouraged that he was able to catch my humor, I pointed my thumb at the ATV and said, “I bet you’d like to ride this thing, wouldn’t you?” With labored effort, he filled his lungs with air and commanded his vocal cords to produce a quiet but very deliberate “yes!”

“Why did I have to ask him that,” I quickly thought to myself? My mind went into hyperdrive trying to sort out the obstacles. How could I get him into the seat? What about liability? Would I hurt him? Who should I ask for permission? I didn’t have a single clue about any of the answers to these questions and rules of propriety, but I did know one darn thing- this boy was going to get a ride . . . no matter what the challenge. I suggested that we go and find someone to give me permission. I followed Cody to his mother who was visiting with other guests in the dining hall. I introduced myself, and when I explained who I was and what I wanted to do, I fully expected to be greeted with the skepticism of an extremely protective mother. However, on the contrary, I found Cody’s mother (Tracy) to be a thoughtful woman who was more interested in teaching her child independence. A few moments later, I found myself trying to figure out how to get Cody out of his chair. After unfastening all the belts and straps that confined Cody to his seat, I finally got my arms under his knees and behind his torso. Lifted him up, I was surprised to find that he was incredibly light. Cody couldn’t have weighed more than 65 pounds soaking wet, and I also noticed that his joints at the knees and hips seemed frozen. In fact, when I tried to pry his feet apart so that I could get him astride on the ATV seat, I was afraid that I would hurt him. For Cody’s part, he seemed to endure this without complaining. As I looked up at his face to gauge his level of pain, I found, instead, the face that is burned in my memory. Cody was smiling with the biggest, most joyful and most happy smile I had ever seen! As I climbed on the seat behind him, I draped my left arm over his left shoulder and around his chest so that I could hold him in place while we rode together. He concentrated as I told him how we were going to start the motor, and after a brief lesson, he helped me turn the key, press the start button, and thumb the fuel throttle. We were off! It didn’t take long to realize what I’d gotten myself into. Cody was an adrenaline junkie! Luckily for me and my future employment with this organization, this particular ATV doesn’t have a speedometer; therefore, I can honestly say that I don’t know how fast we went! But, we didn’t hold back, and as we climbed hills and splashed through water, to the envy of everyone in the campsite, I was humbled that Cody totally trusted me. As I mentioned before, the Lord used that 20-minute ride to enrich my life. I am blessed to know Cody Gaston, and I truly look forward to seeing that smiling face every year. Luckily his mother got a few pictures of our wild ride. Now that’s a happy face! Cody was pretty happy too!

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Students in the nutrition and wellness class at Big Springs Charter School enjoyed preparing a simple main course, macaroni and cheese with tuna and peas. While there are a variety of healthful benefits of this main course, the fat content may be slightly more than a typical healthy should include. However, this is a simple, occasional comfort food that just about everyone will eat.

Easy Macaroni and Cheese Casserole

1 package of Shells with cheese dinner 1 can tuna in water, drained 1 10 oz. package of peas (or broccoli, chopped) In a large sauce pan, bring water to a boil. Add the pasta shells and cook until tender. Drain the water from the pasta. Add cheese, tuna, peas (or broccoli), and cook until warmed to desired temperature. Serve warm. Health benefits of tuna include the reduction of coronary heart diseases. The benefits of tuna on the heart are considered significant by many researchers. The high amount of omega-3 fatty acids aid in reduction of cholesterol and omega-6 fatty acids in blood vessels and the body’s arteries. There is even a correlation to weight loss with the inclusion of tuna in the diet. Green peas are packed with nutritional benefit with a good source of vitamin B1, vitamin B6 vitamin B2, vitamin K, zinc, protein, magnesium, iron, potassium, choline, copper, vitamin C, phosphorus, folate, manganese, dietary fiber, and molybdenum. Green peas have been linked to reducing the risk associated with stomach cancer, antiinflammatory benefits and anti-inflammatory properties. Cheese is an excellent choice for calcium, but may contain more fat than is desirable in the diet.

GRANNY’S KITCHEN BACK TO BASICS.... From traditional fare like Hot Cross Buns to Peep Treats and everything in between. Please enjoy these recipes as you celebrate Easter with you families. We here at the Herald wish you and yours a Happy Easter! EASTER COOKIES 1 tube Sugar cookie dough 1 tub vanilla frosting 2 tubes White decorating icing Food coloring Colored sanding sugars, for decorating Colored sprinkles, for decorating Jordan Almonds, for decorating Preheat oven to 350° and grease a large baking sheet with cooking spray. Roll out sugar cookie dough and press into an oval, then bake until firm and golden, about 20 minutes. Transfer to baking rack and let cool. Once cool, cover cookie with a thin layer of vanilla frosting. Divide decorating icing into three containers, then add food coloring to each to create desired colors. Decorate cookie in alternating stripes and patterns, then top with sugars, sprinkles and Jordan Almonds. Giant Easter Egg Cookie Easter Cheese Ball It’s about to get cheesy in here! 2 (8-oz.) blocks of cream cheese, softened 3 c. shredded cheddar, divided 1 bunch curly parsley, plus 2 tbsp chopped 1 tbsp. hot sauce 1 tsp. Italian seasoning 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce Crackers, for serving In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, 2 cups cheddar, Worcestershire, hot sauce, chopped parsley, and Italian seasoning. Beat with a hand mixer until evenly mixed and fluffy. Transfer cream cheese mixture to a serving platter and form cream cheese mixture into a carrot shape. Press the remaining cup of cheddar on the top and sides of cheese ball. If the mixture is too loose, refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until it keeps it shape. Stick bunch of parsley on the top of the carrot so it looks like its stems. Serve with crackers. Peepsie Treats Peeps + Rice Krispies = match made in heaven. Cooking spray, for pan 7 c. Rice Krispies, divided 9 4-count packages Peeps, in three different colors 4 1/2 tbsp. butter, divided Grease an 8”-x-8” baking dish with cooking spray and line with parchment paper, then grease parchment paper with cooking spray. In a medium, microwave-safe bowl, combine 2 1/3 cup Rice Krispies, 12 Peeps of one color, and 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, then microwave until Peeps expand and butter is melted, 40 seconds. Using a spatula or greased hands, combine until fully mixed. Spread Peepsie mixture into baking dish, then press to flatten. Repeat with remaining colors. Refrigerate until solid, 15 minutes, then slice and serve. Mini No-Bake White Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecakes GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST 1 c. graham cracker crumbs 1/2 c. butter, melted CHEESECAKE FILLING 1/2 c. strawberry puree 2 oz. white chocolate, melted 8 oz. cream cheese 2/3 c. powdered sugar, sifted 8 oz. frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip) WHITE CHOCOLATE PRETZEL NESTS 1 1/2 c. thin pretzel sticks 1 c. white chocolate candy coating, melted Robin’s Eggs Candies, for topping Lightly grease three mini spring-form pans or line six standard muffin tins with liners. Make crust: In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into prepared pans. Set aside. Make cheesecake filling: Pour strawberry puree into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium

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heat. Let simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half. Remove from heat and let cool completely; you should have about 1/4 cup of reduced puree. In a large bowl, beat melted white chocolate with cream cheese until smooth. Add strawberry puree and powdered sugar and beat until fully incorporated and completely smooth. Add in thawed whipped topping and beat mixture until creamy and fluffy, scraping the sides as needed to ensure everything is fully incorporated. Divide filling evenly between the crusts, evening out the top with a knife or spatula. Refrigerate at least two hours before serving. Make pretzel nests: While cheesecakes are cooling, line a baking sheet or plate with parchment. Place pretzel sticks in a bowl and pour melted candy coating over the pretzels. Use a fork or your fingers to coat pretzels, and then form three larger nests or six smaller nests, depending on how many cheesecakes you have. Let the nests cool and harden on the parchment. Place Robin’s Egg candies in the nest while the chocolate coating is still warm so they stick. Let cool completely, then place on top of the cooled cheesecakes before serving. Easy Lemon Bars Pucker up—these babies are sweet. FOR THE CRUST nonstick cooking spray 1 c. butter, room temperature and cubed 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 3/4 c. granulated sugar 1/4 c. powdered sugar, plus more for garnish FOR THE FILLING 2 c. sugar 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 6 large eggs 3/4 c. lemon juice Zest of one lemon, plus more for garnish 1 lemon, cut into small wedges Preheat oven to 350°, then line a 9”-x-13” baking pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Make the crust: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together butter, flour, and sugars. Mix until smooth crumbles turn into dough. Spread dough into prepared baking pan and press to flatten. Bake until lightly golden, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for 30 minutes. Make the filling: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest and mix until fully combined. Pour filling over crust, return to oven, and bake until firm, 24 to 26 minutes. Remove from oven and refrigerate, 3 to 4 hours. Slice and garnish with powdered sugar and lemon wedges. Hot Cross Buns Celebrate Easter the traditional way! FOR THE ROLLS 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 c. whole milk, warm 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg 2 1/4 oz. packages active 1/2 c. dried currants, dry yeast plumped in hot water 1/2 c. sugar then drained 1/3 c. butter, melted 1 tsp. lemon zest 1 large egg yolk Egg wash, for brushing 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract FOR THE GLAZE 3 c. all-purpose flour 2 c. powdered sugar (plus more for kneading) 2 tbsp. whole milk 1 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. lemon zest In a medium bowl, combine milk, yeast and a pinch of sugar. Let sit, without stirring, until foamy, about 20 minutes. Whisk butter, egg yolk and vanilla into the yeast mixture. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, remaining sugar, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the yeast mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until the mixture is a thick, shaggy dough. Stir in currants. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until the dough is soft and elastic, 8 to 10 minutes. Shape the dough into a large ball. Grease the inside of a large bowl with butter and put the dough in the bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature until doubled in size, about 11⁄2 hours. When the dough is ready to form into rolls, butter a 9”-x-12” baking pan. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a large rectangle. Divide the dough into 12 portions with a sharp knife or pizza wheel. Shape each piece into a roll, tucking the edges under, and place each roll seam side-down into the butter pan. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until the rolls have doubled in size, about 45 minutes. After the second rise, preheat oven to 375°. Brush the tops of the buns with egg wash. Bake until the rolls are golden and puffy, 22 to 25 minutes. Make glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk and lemon zest until smooth. Transfer to a medium Ziploc bag and make a small cut in the corner of the bag. Pipe a thick cross shape over each bun. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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RUSSIA-The United States and its of taking them out and hitting record, there’s European allies are expelling dozens been a microscope on airlines and how these of Russian diplomats in a co-ordinated incidents are handled. Especially following response to the poisoning of a former the Dr. Dao incident last year, passengers Russian spy in the UK. It is said to be the are better equipped to document anything largest collective expulsion of Russian that happens when traveling - especially on intelligence officers in history. More United,” Brian Kelly, CEO and founder of By Elaine Padgett Carnegie than 20 countries have aligned with the The Points Guy told Fox News. UK, expelling more than 100 diplomats. FLORIDA- Seddique Mateen, the father of Russia vowed to retaliate to the man behind the 2016 Pulse the “provocative gesture”. nightclub massacre, worked Russia denies any role in with the FBI as a confidential the attack on Sergei Skripal informant for more than a and his daughter, Yulia, in decade leading right up to Salisbury, southern England. the shooting, according to The pair remain in a critical attorneys for the shooter’s but stable condition in widow. The defense team hospital. revealed the information in a NEW YORK-The founder of motion filed just hours before the secretive self-help group calling their first witness on NXIVM has been arrested behalf of Noor Salman, who for sex trafficking and forced stands accused of aiding her labor conspiracy charges. husband, Omar Mateen, and Keith Raniere, also known as “The Vanguard” to members within obstructing state and local investigations. The attorneys argued the organization, was charged today in Brooklyn federal court that the case should be dismissed or declared a mistrial because with sex trafficking, sex trafficking conspiracy and conspiracy prosecutors waited until Saturday — days after prosecution to commit forced labor. The charges arise from Raniere’s alleged rested its case and nearly two weeks after the trial began — to role as the leader of a secret society within NXIVM. According acknowledge the shared history between Seddique Mateen to the U.S. States and federal law Attorney’s Office, enforcement. Raniere was TEXAS SCHOOLSdeported by Mexican Texas schools authorities after he suspended tens of was found Sunday thousands of students outside Puerto in second grade or Vallarta, Mexico in a younger, report says. luxury villa. The report warned US CONGRESSeducators and Congressional policy leaders of the retirements can risks that in-school indicate which suspensions continue way the political to have on pre-K winds are blowing. to second grade With Pennsylvania students in Texas Rep. Ryan Costello public schools. Texas announcing this schools issued more weekend he will not seek re-election, 23 Republican retirements than 64,000 in-school suspensions to students in second grade or have been announced thus far this cycle in the House, the most younger during the 2015-16 school year, and a disproportionate in one congressional cycle dating back to 1973, according to number of those students were black, male, in foster care or in “casualty lists” compiled by the congressional reporting outlet special education, according to a report released Monday by a Roll Call. In addition, Reps. Trent Franks, R-Ariz., Pat Tiberi, children’s advocacy group. The report by Texans Care for Children R-Ohio, Tim Murphy, R-Pa. and Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah also also said that more than 36,000 students received out-of-school left politics this cycle, resigning their seats for various reasons. suspensions during that time. The following year, lawmakers Four other GOP representatives also resigned their seats to join passed a bill that banned out-of-school suspensions for students up President Donald Trump’s cabinet and had their seats filled by to the second grade. In-school suspensions are still allowed under Republicans in special elections. the new law, and advocates said Monday that more needs to be FBI-The FBI is investigating several suspicious packages found done to address the issue. “Schools are suspending little kids as at military installations and government facilities around the Washington, D.C., area, the agency confirmed Monday. The FBI said each package was collected for further analysis, but it was not clear as of Monday evening whether they contained any active explosive devices or anything else potentially harmful. Officials at Fort Belvoir in suburban Virginia confirmed to ABC News Monday night that a suspicious package was found there that afternoon, but it’s now contained and rendered safe. Officials at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, in southeast Washington, which was reported to also have received a suspicious package Monday, would not confirm whether something was found. A statement from Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling said: “Please refer all questions to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. We cannot confirm or deny there was a suspicious package on the installation.” RUSSIA-Russia fire: At least 64 people have died in a fire that engulfed a shopping and entertainment complex in the Siberian coal-mining city of Kemerovo. Many of the victims are children. young as four years old, many of whom are in a classroom for the Ten people are still listed as missing. The blaze started on an upper first time in their lives,” Texans Care for Children CEO Stephanie floor of the Winter Cherry complex during school holidays. The Rubin said in a statement. “Suspending our youngest students mall’s shops, cinema and bowling alley were packed at the time. interrupts their education, communicates to them that they don’t “According to preliminary information, the roof collapsed in two belong, and misses a critical opportunity to actually address why cinemas,” Russia’s Investigative Committee said in a statement. they might be acting out.” The cause of the fire is not yet known. The authorities have TEXAS STORMS THIS WEEK-A storm system developing launched an investigation. Four people have been detained for Monday morning will slowly move east bringing several rounds questioning, including the head of the company that manages the of severe weather through Oklahoma and Texas for the next shopping center, according to the Investigative Committee. The several days. Additionally, it is increasing likely flash floods owner of the Winter Cherry complex is among those being held. will threaten parts of the southern U.S. due to slow moving TEXAS TEEN- Parents of a Texas high school student who was thunderstorms that develop with this system. Severe storms are reported missing in late January had abused their daughter after possible for Monday in northern Texas and Oklahoma. The threat she refused an arranged marriage. Maarib Al Hishmawi, 16, was will slide south and east on Tuesday toward the major cities in reported missing on Jan. 30 after she was last seen leaving Taft Texas in the I-35 corridor, including Dallas, Waco, Austin and High School in Bexar County. She was located in mid-March San Antonio. The threat includes damaging winds, large hail and when she was taken in by an organization that cared for her possible tornadoes. The severe threat is expected to linger in this after she ran away, KSAT reported. Authorities on Friday said region as we head toward Wednesday. Al Hishmawi’s parents — Abdulah Fahmi Al Hishmawi, 34, The storms will shift south and east and Hamdiyah Saha Al Hishmawi, 33 — had allegedly beaten to threaten major cities in Texas on their daughter with a broomstick and poured hot cooking oil Tuesday.ABC News. The storms will on her when she refused to marry a man in another city. The shift south and east to threaten major parents reportedly agreed to the arranged marriage in exchange for $20,000. “This young lady, at various times over that time period was subjected to some pretty bad abuse because she didn’t want to be married to this person,” Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said on Friday, according to KSAT. The teenage girl and her five siblings, between the ages 5 and 15, were placed under Child Protective Services custody. The parents face charges of continuous cities in Texas on Tuesday. Ahead of violence against a family member. They were taken into custody the developing low pressure, numerous on Friday. Police said the man who was arranged to be married to thunderstorms and rain showers will Al Hishmawi may also be charged in the case. develop across the central U.S. The AIRLINE CATASTROPHE’S-The friendly skies are starting system will have trouble moving east to sound downright dangerous. In March alone, stories of due to a developing ridge of high rape, fistfights and dead beloved pets have dominated national pressure on the East Coast. As a result, headlines. And it seems no airline is immune. United, Southwest, thunderstorms that do develop will American and Alaska Airlines are just a few of the carriers be slow moving and produce high scrambling to explain the behavior of crew members. And tales of rainfall amounts. There is an increasing passengers gone wild can often be even more harrowing. “Both likelihood of flash flooding and river pets and humans have been mistreated by airlines for years. With flooding over the next several days the advent of smartphones and more and more passengers aware from Texas to Illinois.

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EMPLOYMENT The H.E. Butt Family Foundation seeks fulltime housekeepers for the Leakey area camp facilities. Qualified candidates will enjoy joining a team and meeting new people while working together to provide clean and comfortable rooms and common areas, be professional and courteous and are able to work with cleaning equipment and chemicals. For more information or to apply please visit http://hebff.org/work-with-us/, or contact Shelley at sseverson@hebff.org or call 713-303-7086. These positions offer competitive compensation and benefits. PART TIME ADMIN POSITION Part time administration position responsible for day to day workings of the Frio Canyon Chamber of Commerce, meeting minutes, schedules, event coordination. Please email friocanyonchamber@gmail.com for more information. Concan General Store and The Frio Float in Concan are looking for cashiers and cooks. Please apply in person at the Concan General Store on Hwy 83 in Concan.

REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF DISPATCHER/JAILER. No experience is required, applicant must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent and a clear criminal history. Applications may be picked up at the Real County Sheriff’s Office from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. REAL COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Hiring Housekeepers To clean Cabins and laundry attendant Full time Please call 830-2325400 Help Wanted Chicken Earl’s Leakey, Texas $8/ hr. on Tues. & Fridays Various Job duties call 210-827-7655 Cleaning Personnel Needed: Now hiring housekeepers for the upcoming summer season to clean cabins. Must be dependable, responsible, and have your own means of transportation. All cleaning supplies will be provided. Please email resume to whisk eymountaininn@gmail.com or call (830)232-6797.

Leakey ISD Needs Substitute Teachers! Application is on the district website under Human Resources. Bring completed application to the Leakey School Office. OR e-mail to DBlanton@Leakeyisd.net.

Housekeeper Needed: Now hiring a year around housekeeper to clean cabins. Off season work will include deep cleaning and some miscellaneous jobs. We are looking for a dependable individual who takes pride in their work and works well with others. Please pick up an application at Seven Buff Cabins, 4251 County Road 348, Concan or call 830-232-5260. NUTRITION PROGRAM DIRECTOR Real County is accepting applications for Nutrition Program Director. Applications may be downloaded from the county website, www.co.real.tx.us, or picked up in the office of the Real County Judge. Applications should be returned to the office of the Real County Judge, and will be accepted until the position if filled. Applicants will be subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. REAL COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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Nursery Worker Wanted Frio Canyon Baptist Church, Leakey Texas Sunday’s 9:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m. Contact 830-232-5883 and leave contact information

FOR SALE

Wanted: FORKLIFT OPERATOR to move drums in and out of warehouse. Some warehouse paper work and product marking may be required. Must be able to work with office people in English. Will train. Apply in person at Texarome – 1585 E. Ranch Road 337 (Bi-lingual Spanish/English useful). Tel: 830/232-6079 RV Technician Wanted. Must have basic construction knowledge AND reliable transportation. Will train the right person. Please call Bill @ 830-597-2655.

Help Wanted King’s Texas Smokehouse Good Work Environment Clean Record Required 830.597.4242 1029 S. Texas Hwy 55 Camp Wood, Texas

HELP WANTED. Labor work. Must have own transportation. Must be reliable, responsible, and a team player. No drugs and subject to background checks. Call (830) 232-4388 for more information.

SERVICES OFFERED

Mahogony China Cabinet, curve glass, mirror backing, 48hx46wx20depth, call 830-278-8265 Bulls For Sale SimAngus/SimBrangus 18 onths+. Gentle Easy Calving. Reasonably Priced Patrick Crosby 210-826-1695 or 830665-3267 King Size Bedroom Suite includes Dresser, Chest, End table, Lamp, Mattress , Foundation, and Headboard. Call 830 232-4183 or 830 7347925

FOR SALE 16x76 Mobile Home, nice, all appliances, fireplace, new flooring kitchen, living room, 3 bedrooms 2 baths. For more information call 830-591-7889

FULL TIME REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS Exposure is what it’s all about, Properties that we market are placed in a total of 5 multiple listing systems, including San Antonio, Midland/Odessa, Kerrville, Uvalde, and Del Rio. No one else gets your property exposed the way we do. If you seriously want to sell your property, we will seriously get it exposed! Call us today! We Sell Service! Check out the Ridge Subdivision if you are looking for a beautiful building site in the Frio Canyon with all the amenities, such as a TCEQ approved water system, beautiful river park, paved roads, and a security gate. Prices start at $99,500 for 5 acre tracts. You’d pay that much for a 1-acre tract in Concan with all the noise and traffic. Why do that? Don’t overlook the Ridge. Call us for a tour of heaven in the hill country today. NEW LISTINGS Rustic river front cabin on 5 acres in Rancho Real. Beautiful view of the river from your front yard. Enjoy the great outdoors in your covered cabana with an outdoor kitchen, and listen to the sound of a waterfall right beneath you. Very private location. $225,000 Come look at this beautiful like new stone veneer 4 bedroom 4 1⁄2 bath home in the Frio Pecan Farm with over 800 sf of covered patios along with an inground pool and a firepit. This property will pay for itself as it has been grossing $60,000 annually. Just a short walk to the Frio River. $469,000 COMMERCIAL Income Producing property on Nueces River. Arrowhead Lodge with 7 rental units and an office, located on 6.955 acres in a quiet setting. Great place for family reunions, weddings, or just weekend getaways. Beautiful river front setting and close to town. $585,000. Cabin #9 in Frio Pecan Farm. Great Income producing property. Two bed-room 2 bath cabin fully furnished and with all the amenities offered by the Pecan Farm for only $155,000 Established Auto Parts Store located in the heart of Leakey. Well established, great business in a great location. $259,000 plus inventory! Price Reduced!! Like new office building on the south side of town, where all the new development is happening. Great frontage and visibility from Highway 83. A rock fireplace in the reception area adds to the rustic ambience. Sit outside in the morning and drink coffee on the huge covered front porch. Possible owner financing at $225,000. OAKRIDGE LODGE AND CABIN located in the RIDGE. The main lodge features over 4300 feet of centrally heated and cooled area that is configured to sleep up to 30 guests. The property also features a detached cabin that sleeps an additional 10 guests. This is the best income producer in the Frio Canyon. An in ground pool and outdoor fireplace adds to the ambience, or relax on the upper deck and watch the sun go down. This property commands approximately $1,000 per night and is on track for 100 nights this year. This is the investment you’ve been looking for. Call today for a showing. Like new retail building located along Highway 83, close to Stripes with great visibility and easy access. Has a history of successful operations. This is the first building on the left that you see when you enter Leakey from the south. Over 2,000 sf of building area situated on a highly visible one-acre tract on Highway 83. $275,000. LAND 270 acres on Highway 83, approximately 2 miles south of Leakey. Two homes, barns, pens, rolling topography, good highway frontage, close to everything. $1,350,000 2.467 acres located on east prong of the Frio River. Approximately 156 feet of river frontage lined with huge Cypress Trees. Highway 83 frontage makes access easy. Property could be placed in rental pool. $255,000. Great building site in Frio Canyon Estates, right behind Old Baldy! This subdivision features a beautiful river park for all property owners. One acre for $49,500. PRICE REDUCED! 14 acres of Cypress lined Mill Creek in close proximity to Lost Maples State Park. Great for gentleman’s estate building along the bank of the creek. Good tillable soil that is perfect for vineyard. Extensive black top frontage with “live” water and excellent topography. PRICE REDUCED!!! 5-acre tract in the Ridge. Great building site, access to river park, paved roads, security gate, TCEQ approved water system, only $89,500. Beautiful home site in Frio River Place. Gated community, sensible restrictions, beautiful river park, parking area for owner’s RV, priced right at $75,000. THE RIDGE-Experience the Texas hill country at its finest w/ private access to your own beautiful Frio River park w/BBQ pavilion. Underground utilities WITH TCEQ APPROVED WATER SYSTEM, paved roads, security gate, free roaming wildlife, hiking, biking & much more! This restricted subdivision offers 5 acre tracts of peaceful solitude that are beautiful building sites for your dream home, retirement, or vacation getaway. B&B allowed. Call for a showing or take a drive out 4 mi. south on RR 1120. Prices start at $89,500 RESIDENTIAL Four Bedroom four bath river front home located in the popular Frio Pecan Farm. Home is a good money maker and is in like new condition. Open floor plan concept with great room. Huge deck overlooking the river. $439,000. River front home in Rivertree! Three-bedroom, two bath home on 4.38 acres on the Frio River. $459,000. Three bed-room 2 bath riverfront home on the Frio River. Four decks to choose from when you want to drink coffee and listen to the river. $425,000. PRICE REDUCED!!! This is turnkey, and ready for you! Approximately 176 feet of river frontage and a home in Frio River Place. Beautiful cypress lined private swimming hole in addition to subdivision park, three bedrooms and three full baths in main house, with guest quarters complete with a full bath. Lots of storage space, huge covered patio to watch the sun go down over the river, black top frontage. Close to Garner, Con Can, and Leakey, yet quiet and peaceful. $549,900. PRICE REDUCED!!! Three bed-room 2 1⁄2 bath home outside the city limits on 1.74 acres. Home is in like new condition and features a covered deck and a detached workshop. City water. Huge oak trees provide a lot of shade for the beautiful yard. $189,000 PRICE REDUCED!!! Three bed-room two bath home with approximately 2,223 square feet, on 45 acres, close to town, yet private. Other improvements include a large barn. $499,000. Two bed-room one bath home in Leakey, located on corner lot and walking distance to schools. $129,900.

Dub Suttle GRI - Broker Kathy Suttle GRI, - Associate Broker Fred McNiel GRI, - Associate Sterlin Boyce - Associate Doug Smith GRI,- Associate 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!

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

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$99.95 with the purchase of Gemline Softner includes Chrome Faucet REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM