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Immigration Priorities for 2017 ............................ Page 7

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Bandera Electric Cooperative celebrated the completion of their new community solar farm with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, February 22. The 1.9 megawatt ground-mounted solar farm is a large-scale, shared solar project developed in conjunction with SoCore Energy. BEC members now have the opportunity to subscribe to community solar power for their homes and businesses. The community solar farm was developed after members expressed interest in solar energy, but revealed they did not have the option to install solar at their homes. This shared system gives members the opportunity to utilize alternative energy sources regardless if they own their own home or rent. Members can subscribe to any number of 100 kilowatt-hour blocks of energy at a guaranteed 5-year competitive rate of 7 cents per kWh. There are 2,500 blocks available, and members are encouraged to reserve theirs today. The 100 kWh blocks purchased from the community solar farm will be applied toward total energy usage and reflected on their monthly bill. Members who subscribe can expect to see a community solar charge on their bill starting April 1. To subscribe to community solar, interested members should call BEC member services at 866-226-3372 or visit BanderaElectric.com

NEW LOOK AT THE REAL COUNTY CONSTABLE’S OFFICE

by Julie Becker

Last year citizens stood their ground in support of the position of Constable in Real County. Nathan Johnson filled that position on January 1, 2017 and is already making a difference in our communities.

Johnson was previously a Real County Sheriff Office Deputy when he decided to run for Constable. He won the election. He has advanced the productivity of the office from the first day and continues to perform his duties with great pride and is a tremendous asset to Real County.

Johnson files a monthly report with the Real County Commissioners Court. In that report he details his community interaction/service. In February he assisted Mission Transition (wounded warrior project) with their programmatic goals as they worked to

Sabinal Band Continues Its Success

establish a lodge area for recovery of wounded veterans near Vance, Texas. Have you noticed the tags on your doors? Yes that is your Constable doing security checks on buildings and property around the county, specifically in Leakey and Camp Wood. He attended events at local schools and assists with police explorers programs. He served 8 warrants, investigated 6 cases, filed 2 criminal cases with the County Attorney, made 2 inmate transports and performed 11 civil processes (writs/subpoenas/summons/evictions etc.)

When a community stands together and makes their voices heard, changes can happen! If you have the opportunity to stop by and say hello, the Constable’s office is located in the County House, Camp Wood, Texas.

by Daniel Rodriguez, Sabinal high school band director

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Library Benefit Gala a Tremendous Success ............................ Page 2

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

Today’s Weather

High: 64° Low: 56°

On Tuesday February 28, the Sabinal Yellowjacket band earned its sixth consecutive sweepstakes award. The band played a difficult program consisting of “Blue Sky”

by William Owens, “Deir’ In De” arranged by Barker, and “Choreography” by Robert Sheldon. Comments from the concert judges included, “Wonderful balance & blend,” “Wonderful style, energy, and phrasing.” Another judge commented “Very enjoyable and musical performance,” and “Great teaching and learning occurring at this school.” The final judge commented “Beautiful band sonorities, overall good balance and blend, Lots of good teaching and learning is going on at your school!”

REAL COUNTY HAS A NEW SHERIFF’S DEPUTY The Real County Sheriff’s Office has a new deputy, meet William Johnson.

Johnson comes to Real County from the Texas valley. Johnson worked for the Weslaco Police Department for 8 years.

Johnson worked for several years at the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office. When he began his career at Hidalgo County he was one of three deputies, when he left the department had over three hundred deputies. Johnson and his wife retired to the Hill Country having spent many year vacationing here. His wife Tammie is enjoying her retirement but William

has taken on a full time position of the career he loves. Retirement is not for everyone! Johnson brings a tremendous amount of background the job in Real County. He has previous experience in as a criminal investigator, Public integrity investigator, Internal Affairs and Fraud Investigation.

Johnson says “I am here to help and look forward to working with the citizens of Real County.”

Real County Sheriff, Bruce Carr said “We are happy to have Johnson on the force and look forward to working with

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him as he makes his presence known in Real County. He brings to the county a lot of experience, over 20 years, and is a well rounded officer in all aspects of the law. The Real County Sheriff’s Office is a vital part of our community and the new addition of Deputy Johnson further shows Real County’s desire to protect and serve the citizens of Real County.

I know I continue to encourage you to stop by and say hello to our officers, but sometimes it is nice to hear a kind word when you put your life on the line everyday! Stop by and welcome him!

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Library Benefit Gala a Tremendous Success

By Christy Mensi Photos by Steve Gray

The 2017 Benefit Gala, Sterling Mardi Gras, co-chaired

by Patti Berkstresser and Christy Mensi, was tremendous success thanks to the support of underwriters, sponsors, donors, and numerous volunteers who tirelessly worked for months to bring the evening together.

Close to 200 people from our community, and beyond, filled the beautifully transformed American Legion Hall on Saturday, February 25, 2017 to enjoy local wines and beers, tasty hors d’oeuvres, sweet treats, and silent and live auctions.

The Benefit Gala wine tasting took the form of a “Wine Festival” again this year, with wines and beers from the Texas Hill Country:

Hill Country Cellars Winery 3540 State Hwy 16 Ste 2D Bandera 830.796.3236 HillCountryCellarsWinery.com Frio Canyon Vineyard Leakey (830) 890-0840 FrioCanyonVineyard.com Lost Maples Winery 34986 Ranch Rd 187, Vanderpool (830) 966-5131 LostMaplesWinery.com Strange Land Brewery 5904 Bee Cave Road, Austin 512-276-2295 StrangeLandBrewery.com The silent auction featured over 50 phenomenal items, most being donated by local businesses, artisans, and community members. For the third year, a live auction, headed up by our Master of Ceremonies Charlie Reagor, was the high point of the evening. The live auction brought the event to a successful close with people excitedly outbidding each other on 19 items including an African Safari, getaways to Mexico, hot air balloon flights, and beautiful pieces of artwork.

Our nationally recognized 5-Star Library operates 40 hours a week – with three part-time paid staff and over 2,500 annual volunteer hours. Real County provides $7,500 per year, which covers the utilities. The rest of our operating funds come from grants, donations, and fundraisers like the Benefit Gala.

It’s no secret that public libraries are an important community resource, and the Benefit Gala Planning Committee would once again like to offer our sincerest thanks to all of our event underwriters, sponsors, in-kind donors, and volunteers. Without the tremendous support from our local community, the Gala simply would not be possible. If you haven’t visited our Real County Public Library Leakey lately, please stop by for a tour. You will be amazed!

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JAIL REGISTER February 26 - March 4, 2017

San Miguel, Richard Falcon, 58 W/M, Bandera, Texas, A/O Deputy Johnson, Public Intoxication, A/D 2/28/2017, $500 PR Bond; Lee, Zachery Blake, 18 W/M, Leakey, Texas, A/O Deputy Chisum, Hunt at Night, Hunt From Vehicle on Public Road, A/D 3/1/2017, $4,000 PR Bond $4,000 PR Bond; Myer, Jared Douglass, 20 W/M, Utopia, Texas, A/O Deputy Douthit, Hunt at Night, A/D 3/3/ 2017 $4,000 Surtey Bond ; Pruismann, Tryston Blake, 21 W/M, Brazoria, Deputy Douthit, Sentenced to 15 days County Jail (To Be Serevd on Weekends) for Theft of Livestock, A/D 3/3/2017 Weekend Time Served

Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report February 26 - March 4, 2017 02/27/2017 @ 1056 responded to Nueces Canyon Elementary School in Camp Wood for a report of a dog bite victim 1520 responded to Buckstop in Leakey to unlock a vehicle 02/28/2017 @ 318 responded to Canyon Health Center in Camp Wood for a burglary alarm 1338 responded to Fisher Lane east of Leakey for suspicious activity 1949 responded to Two Twisted Sisters Bar in Camp Wood for report of suspicious activity 03/01/2017 @ 438 responded to US State Highway 83 south of Leakey for report of suspicious activity

03/02/2017 @ 1612 responded to Family Dollar Store in Leakey for a motor vehicle accident 1813 responded to Family Dollar Store in Leakey for report of stolen property 03/03/2017 @ 927 responded to a residence on Ranch Road 1120 south of Leakey for a medical alert 1808 responded to Ranch Road 337 west of Leakey for a motorist assist 03/04/2017 @ 1316 responded to a residence on South Frio Street in Camp Wood for a report of suspicious activity

Hurd on the Hill: Constituent-Driven Policy Real County Law Officers Bruce Carr, Sheriff Steven Castro, Deputy Sheriff Mark Cox, Deputy Sheriff Teddy Douthit, Deputy Sheriff Nathan Johnson, Constable Corporal Jake Sanchez, DPS Highway Patrol DPS Trooper Robertson 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.

Spring break at Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College is set for Mar. 13-17, 2017.

No classes will be held those dates and the University will be closed Mar. 15-17. RGC will reopen at 8 a.m. Mon., March 20 and classes will resume their regular schedule.

Real CAD is seeking Real County residents to serve on the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). Compensation provided.

Please contact our office at 232-6248 or www.realcad .org for more info.

The Real County library- Leakey is looking for a permanent volunteer every Friday morning from 9: 30 - 1:00. Volunteering at the library is a wonderful way to meet new people while serving your community. Duties include checking books in and out, re-shelving returns and helping patrons. The Friday position is especially important because the volunteer covers the library while the librarian hosts two school classes. If you are looking for a little extra something in your routine, consider becoming a library volunteer! Please call the library if you are willing to fill the Friday position.

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‘Your opinions about Obamacare’ Last week, I hosted my thirteenth live telephone town hall meeting in the last two years. Although they are no substitute for the 50-plus in-person town halls and more than 400 public events I have also led, telephone town hall meetings have allowed me to communicate with over 630,000 constituents since 2015.

Telephone town halls are just what they sound like – town hall meetings conducted over the telephone. They give me the opportunity to connect with thousands of constituents while I’m in Washington for the legislative session, and are one of many ways that I listen to constituents on a regular basis.

Over the course of 92 minutes last Thursday evening, I spoke with thousands of constituents from across the district and answered their questions live. I also asked a series of poll questions to get important feedback from folks.

Among several topics that were discussed, we spent the majority of our time talking about how Obamacare has failed, and what constituents can expect with its repeal and improved replacement in the future. In response to my survey questions, I learned that half of over 500 respondents are paying

more for insurance today than they were before Obamacare, and more than 40 percent of them have, or know someone who has had, to change insurance plans or doctors since Obamacare was implemented.

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Americans receiving insurance through the Obamacare exchanges have been pummeled by a 25 percent average increase in premiums. These numbers are crippling American families and the situation is only going to get worse with fewer coverage options and even higher costs.

I wanted to discuss Obamacare on the telephone town hall because I have spent a lot of time lately reassuring constituents that as we repeal and replace it, individuals and families will not be left without healthcare. After asking another poll question, over 70 percent of respondents agreed that Congress should not repeal Obamacare without a replacement. This tells me that most of us are all on the same page. I am confident that Congress will deliver on our promise to provide a stable transition period to a patient-centered health care system that gives Americans access to quality, affordable care.

It’s also clear that key provisions of our

replacement plan, like tax credits and guaranteeing coverage for those with pre-existing conditions, have broad support. Not surprisingly, constituents on the call favored being incentivized by tax credits when purchasing insurance, rather than being fined for declining it. Over 80 percent of respondents also agreed that certain features of Obamacare, such as guaranteed coverage for pre-existing conditions and staying on a parent’s plan until age 26, should stay in place. These are features that House Republicans will preserve.

In upcoming weeks, Congress will begin the process of repealing Obamacare’s most burdensome components – including eliminating the individual and employer mandate penalties – and move forward with patientcentered reforms.

As we move through the process, I assure you that your experiences are important to me and will continue to shape my opinions on how we should move forward. Please continue to reach out to me with your questions and concerns, and, if you would like to participate in future telephone town hall meetings, constituents may subscribe on my website at www.hurd.house.gov/contact/ newsletter.

Smith: Republicans’ Health Care Plan Takes Us in Right Direction Washington, DC – Congressman Smith (RTX) released the following statement on the American Health Care Act. Rep. Smith: “The health care insurance market is in a death spiral and is in need of a quick response. Without action to fix the mess Obamacare created, premiums

and deductibles would continue to go up while the quality of patient care stagnates or declines.

“The two pieces of legislation we have introduced uphold our pledge to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. Our plan would eliminate Obamacare’s unpopular

taxes and mandates, expand choice, improve access, and lower costs. We would ensure coverage for those with pre-existing conditions and young Americans can stay on their parents’ plan until they are 26. Our goal continues to be affordable care for all Americans.

This plan take us in the right direction.”

Smith Statement on Trump WOTUS Executive Order WASHINGTON - U.S. House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) released the following statement today after President Trump signed an executive order directing regulators to review the Waters of the U.S. rule.

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 • Bob Bowers 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: Curtis Wilson • Domingo Tobar • Sammie Ives •Darlene Bullard • 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, Nancy Alvarado, 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, Garry Merritt 830-232-5304 Real County Attorney, Bobby Jack Rushing 830-232-6461 County/District Clerk, Jennifer Manchester 830-232-5202 Justice of the Peace Dianne Rogers: 830-232-6630 Justice of the Peace JD Martinez: 830-597-6149 Sheriff, Bruce Carr 830-232-5201 Real County Constable Nathan Johnson 830-232-5201 Tax Assessor-Collector Donna Brice: 830-232-6210 Treasurer, Mairi Gray 830-232-6627 Chief Appraiser Michael Mann 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

Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas): “We all are in favor of clean water and clean air. The president has put America first by eliminating burdensome regulations that were designed to increase the reach of the federal government on the daily lives of fellow

Americans. Unfortunately, the Waters of the United States rule was not about clean water but about overreaching into habitat protection and allowing the federal government to control private property.”

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Several Eagles were honored with all district accolades. Senior Ethan Bobo earned a spot on the second team with his outstanding 49% shooting percentage, 6 points and 4 rebounds per game. Sophomore Hudson Springer and Junior Coleman Kerr were both selected to the first team. Kerr led the team with 21 three pointers in district and made 32% of his attempts. His scoring average was 8.9 and he dished out 2.3 assists per game. Springer led the team with 33 steals in district and averaged 8.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.1 assists. Junior

Haden Hart was the district’s most valuable defender. In addition to guarding the other team’s best big man each game, he blocked 22 shots in district and averaged 7.8 points and 8.3 rebounds. Not only was Hart the anchor of a very good Eagle defense, he led the Eagles in shooting percentage with an impressive 52% accuracy. Senior Quinten Pigg was named the district’s most valuable offensive player. Pigg led the Eagles in scoring at 12.1 per game and pulled down 7 rebounds per game as well. His free throw shooting (73%) and 3-point shooting (57%)

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Fellow Senior Rylan Springer was awarded the district’s most valuable player. Springer led the Eagles in rebounds (8.8 per game) and assists (5.3 per game). He also scored 11.8 points per game and had 1.8 steals per game. Pigg and Springer have started almost every game since their sophomore seasons. During that span, the Eagles have claimed 2 district championships, made the playoffs every year and have won 85% of their district games with a 34-6 record.

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Kendall Thompson

Parents: Kevin and Melissa Thompson Siblings: Bryce Thompson, freshman at Leakey HS, and Brennen Thompson of Destin, FL Grandparents: Rodney and BJ Evans of Portland, Tx, Dave and Celia Noble of San Antonio, TX, Raymond Thompson and June Jennings of Kerrville, TX Attended Leakey since August 2015-was at Odem High School, in Odem, TX before that.

Accomplishments: Volleyball, THSCA, Academic All-State in Volleyball, Area Champions in Volleyball, Regional Quarter Finals Qualifier in Volleyball, Basketball, Track and Field, Regional Qualifier in Golf, State Qualifier in Golf, AB Honor Roll, Yearbook Co-Editor, UMARMY, and Senior Class Favorite Has been accepted to and plans to attend Texas Tech University in the Fall.

Destiny Solis

Parents: Desiree Carmona and Daniel Gutierrez Siblings: Nick Carmona and Daniel Gutierrez, who attend Leakey HS, Cierra Gutierrez, who attends Leakey Elementary, and newborn brother, Alex Gutierrez Grandparents: Alex Carmona and Cynthia Carmona Moved from Philadelphia, PA to Leakey four years ago Accomplishments: Freshman Student Council, and Basketball Sophomore Student Council, basketball, and volleyball Junior Cheerleading, volleyball, track and Regional Basketball Senior Cheerleading, volleyball, basketball, track Plans to attend South West Texas Junior College for Cosmetology

LEAKEY GOLF TEAM WINS UTOPIA TOURNAMENT

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Well the great kids of Nueces Canyon FFA were at it again. They headed off to the San Antonio Ag mechanics show to compete against the big boys. In FFA there is no distinction between school sizes. They were outspent and possibly out decorated, with all the tables of candy and elaborate signs, but they were not out welded. Many of the teams competing have plasma tables and CNC machines that have computers making the cuts for them. Well, we don’t have that, but what we do have is a bunch of hard working kids who have learned to run a hand held cutting torch with the best of them. I told the kids we may not have the fancy equipment but their skills were undeniable.

First off we had our team of senior boys

Daymon Joy, Mason Johnson, and Tyler Kilroy who built a 20 ft. by 6 ft. 6 in. gooseneck trailer. These guys used a chop saw, a torch, and a stick welder to build this trailer.

They cut the gussets by hand, which was a thirty six inch cut. They had used a fifty pound box of rods in the trailer before they were done.

Next up we had Joanna Valenzuela and Caroline Boyle present their blue ribbon swing to the judges. These girls built a swing and stand from scratch and it was amazing to watch them grow as builders.

Then last but not least were the boys of sixth period Jake Harmon and Austin Tollett who also built a glider swing. These guys built it outside their regular class work and built it completely from the scrap pile using

Savannah Amine Celebrated at NCCISD Superintendent Kristi Powers

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the tubing bender and a wire welder. They were called back for the placing round and re-judged. What is amazing to me every year is I get the opportunity to watch these kids take a pile of metal and turn it into a functional piece of equipment. They are sometimes the forgotten kids of the school because there are no cheering crowds to watch the hours of building or the judging, just a bunch of hardworking kids who put a lot of sweat and effort into these projects.

These kids weren’t done however at the competition in San Antonio, Mason Johnson and Austin Tollett received showmanship honors for their presentations.

Students that helped but were unable to show were William Martinez, and Bethany Fisher.

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BALLONS AND BOUQUETS On February 14, Savannah Amine was honored at Nueces Canyon JH/HS. Savannah is the daughter of Joe Amine and Patsy Amine. Savannah will graduate in May and has been accepted to Del Mar College in Corpus Christi. She plans to major in English and become a teacher.

Savannah was a cheerleader her freshman year and was also part of the yearbook staff while in high school.

Savannah was presented with a card from the staff and a video was shown in her honor. NCCISD would like to congratulate Savannah and wish her the very best!

Mason Johnson was celebrated at NCCISD on February 21st.

Mason has been accepted to Tarleton State University and Sul Ross State University and plans to major in Criminal Justice.

Mason is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Johnson. ason is a member of the National Honor Society and will graduate with 24 college hours. He has been very active in FFA. He was on the Home-Site Evaluation that qualified for state last year and has been on the horse judging team. He is on the Ag Mechanics Team and will graduate with his welding certification. Mason has also participated in UIL academics, basketball and band while in high school. A video was shown in Mason’s honor and the seniors enjoyed a nice meal after the ceremony.

NCCISD would like to congratulate Mason and wish him the very best with his future!

NUECES CANYON ONE ACT PLAY ADVANCES!

By Directors Kathy Hicks, Shelli Carnes, and Louis Webb.

Wednesday, March 1, 2017 The High School UIL District 31 One Act Play Competition was held in the Tate Auditorium on the campus of Southwest Texas Junior College in Uvalde. The shows were presented back to back with a total of six plays. The Nueces Canyon High School One Act Play Company was first to take the stage performing scenes from “Sylvia” By: A. R Gurney. At the closing awards assembly the following names were

announced and awards were given. Micah Vernor for her role with sound and technology, earned Honor Crew, Jordan Phillips in the role of Kate, earned Honorable Mention All Star Cast, Kyle Floyd in the role of Greg, earned Honorable Mention All Star Cast, and Gabriella Irwin in the role of Sylvia, earned Best Actress. The students did a wonderful job and their play “Sylvia” is advancing to the Bi-District Competition next week on Thursday, March 9th

at the same venue. The Nueces Canyon One Act Play Company Consists of Cast: Kyle Floyd, Gabriella Irwin, Jordan Phillips, Skylar Balderas, Tyanna Schexnider, Caitlin Boatright Crew: Micah Vernor, Nataliah Deleon, Jacob Harmon, Helen Perez, Shelby Pannell Alternates: Hayli Karnes, Bethany Fisher, Harleigh Patterson, Nicole Delarosa Directors: Kathy Hicks, Shelli Carnes, and Louis Webb

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of Philippians. It is open not only to members but to those wanting to delve into God’s Word.

On Sunday, March 89, there will be a congregational meeting. The purpose is to vote yes or no to have Jim Fox become the minister, a position that has been vacant. Ballots will be available from any Elder following the second posting of the meeting.

There will be a special meeting of the Sabinal Civic Club at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 23, at First United Methodist Church, located at 200 S. San Antonio Street. The object of the meeting is to afford members opportunity to turn in tickets, prizes, and gift cards for the bingo. The bingo will be held on Saturday, March 25, in the Sabinal Senior Citizens Building, which is located at 201 W. Rheiner Avenue. Proceeds from the bingo will go to sponsor a senior with a scholarship for college.

First Baptist

The church has begun the Lenten observance.

First United Methodist

Mardi Gras Celebration

Lunch Bunch for mature adults are On Saturday at the Rustic Charm, a l to right Olin Moore, Pancho Schmidt, Arlene Ryan, Roger Moore, leaving the church at 11 a.m. on Thursgumbo cook-off was held with 12 teams Hope Leos, Gabriella Rodriguez, and Mary Ann Flores day, March 9 to travel to Hanger 6, a new in competition. The band, Cajun Blue restaurant in Uvalde. Transportation is from San Antonio, played many spicy provided; lunch is pay as you go. tunes. The members were singers Statcy For the Confirmation class, a trip has Berlfein on guitar and Ray Synczyk on been planned to attend Temple Beth El in accordion accompanied by Kim MackenSan Antonio. They leave the church at 4 zie on fiddle and Gil Polanco on drums. p.m. on Friday, March 80 and will attend In spite of the rainy weather, spirits were the service as well as tour the site. not dampened. Several teams opted to Youth group will meet on this coming cook outside under tents but most were Sunday, March 82, at 5:30 p.m. It is for under the covered patio. grades 6 through 12 and they will share Judging was done by Glenda Hubble, in fellowship in an evening meal, have Shanna Runnels of Hondo, and D’Anne worship, and Bible study.

Keeney of Uvalde. While the judges Bible News Club meets every Wednesmade their decision, a basket of Chuday at 4 p.m. with Barnyard Roundup the l to right Pat Rochat, Arlene Ryan, Hope Leos, Gabriella Rodriguez, and Mary Ann Flores pacabra products, donated by Alton subject. It is for all age school children.

Paris of San Antonio, was auctioned Exercise class is offered every Tuesday off with top bidder being Charles Kirk and Friday at 8:30 a.m. in the fellowship Hutcheson. Winner of the Dutch oven hall. Be sure to bring an exercise mat. raffle was Dee Keeney. First place was The food drive continues; canned goods won by Peter Rickard of Australia; second are welcome. This is a project of the place was the team of Rhonda and Tommy Sabinal Chamber of Commerce and Team Burrell of D’Hanis; third place was won FOCUS.

by Robert Brothers of Pearsall; and worst St. Patrick’s Catholic place trophy was taken by Matt Gobert of There was a hamburger plate sale this Utopia. The trophies were awarded howpast Sunday with the proceeds going to ever, in reverse order! The kettle shaped purchase new church pews. Maria Banda trophies were hand made by Tommy assures me that the May raffle tickets will Burrell of D’Hanis. Everyone had a great go on sale soon. Again the proceeds go l to right unidentified in the cap, Barbara Moore and Peter time, looking forward to next year. toward new pews. Also, a second colRichard

Military Graduation

Natividad Guerrero, son of Natividad and Maria Guerrero of Sabinal and sister, Karla Guerrero, graduated from Fort Leonard Wood Missouri on March 3.

Fort Leonard Wood is a Maneuver Support Center for the Army. The family flew up to attend the ceremony. He graduated

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Sabinal Quilters

On Tuesday, February 28, members of the Sabinal Quilt Club presented a check for $400 to the Sabinal Volunteer Fire Department at the Sabinal Public Library.

Following that presentation, they gave a check to Pat Rochat for the Sabinal Public Library. Each year the quilt club makes a quilt to auction off and the proceeds are awarded to deserving, local entities.

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This past Sunday the message was delivered by Jerry Wilson.

The Wednesday Night Bible Study, at 6:30 p.m. will begin a study on the book

lection was taken for Catholic Missions among Black and Native Americans.

Each Friday during Lent, the Way of the Cross is held at 6 p.m. and Mass follows at 6:30 p.m. Also, abstinence from meat each Friday is observed. The Lenten season began with Ash Wednesday, March 8 and will continue through Holy Week.

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On February 28, Sabinal Elementary held a “Donuts with Dad” event in the cafeteria.

It turned out to be very successful, with the tables full of Daddies and their children.

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Immigration Priorities for the 2017 Presidential Transition fairus.org

Illegal immigration and unchecked legal immigration are detrimental to the quality of life in the United States. The American family is increasingly bearing the costs of urban sprawl, environmental degradation, traffic congestion, increased crime, overburdened health care, overwhelmed public schools and debt-ridden state and municipal governments—all results of uncontrolled immigration. The fiscal costs of immigration, legal and illegal, have always been substantial, but with the recent economic downturn, these costs have become even more burdensome. The social, cultural and political costs are being felt more acutely as we receive immigrants in numbers too large to be successfully incorporated into our way of life and assimilated into our communities.

The Costs of Uncontrolled Mass Migration

The United States currently faces trillions of dollars in national debt. Many state budgets are severely in the red.

Unchecked mass migration unnecessarily adds to the fiscal challenges that the federal government and the governments of all 50 states are facing.

There are also significant non-fiscal costs to lax immigration enforcement and vague immigration policies. Our porous borders allow national security threats, gangs, human traffickers, alien smugglers and drug cartels access to the United States, in addition to non-

criminal illegal aliens. Sudden, massive population increases place unnecessary strain on the environment, aging power grids and decaying public transportation infrastructure. And rapid infusions of individuals with limited English proficiency stress already burdened schools and social services agencies, discouraging assimilation and undermining the promise of a better life in the United States.

Policymakers are obligated to reduce the fiscal, cultural and environmental burdens of illegal migration and unbridled legal immigration. They must pursue a strategy that discourages future illegal migration and increasingly diminishes the current illegal alien population through attrition — by removing incentives to violate immigration law and deporting violators.

Amnesty unfairly rewards those who broke our laws and invites continued illegal immigration. In view of the fiscal, national security and cultural threats it currently faces, the United States cannot afford such an approach.

Given the series of debacles that have shaken confidence in Washington’s ability to act in the public interest, it is imperative that the incoming presidential administration addresses immigration reform from the perspective of its true constituents: the American people.

Re-establishing the Rule of Law in Immigration Policy

After eight years of the Obama administration dismantling our immigration laws, it is imperative that the next president make it a priority to reverse the damage done by a rogue administration.

During his two terms in office, President Obama made it clear that he did not feel bound to enforce immigration laws as enacted by Congress. In doing so, he eroded public confidence in the willingness of the Executive Branch to carry out the terms of immigration law. Attacks on federal-state/local cooperation and the assertion of broad discretionary authority to grant de facto amnesty to large classes of illegal aliens made it impossible for the government to retain any credibility regarding the rule of law and its effective execution.5 Unfortunately, his administration was also aligned with organizations and interests that used the issue of immigration for profit and power — groups that have been instrumental in thwarting needed progress over the past 30 years. Industries that exploit illegal labor for profit have been given a pass, while party-aligned ethnic lobbies were rewarded with amnesty after opposing all effective methods of immigration enforcement.

We will not succeed in controlling our borders until elected officials realize that immigration policies must align with America’s national interests.

Otherwise they will not protect the economic, social and security interests of the American people.

Freedom Loans – Alternative to High Interest Payday Loans submitted by JANICE ZITELMAN, President League of Women Voters, Hill Country

Payday loan, a deferred presentment transaction, is a transaction in which: (A) a cash advance in whole or part is made in exchange for a personal check or authorization to debit a deposit account; (B) the amount of the check or authorized debit equals the amount of the advance plus a fee; and (C) the person making the advance agrees that the check will not be cashed or deposited or the authorized debit will not be made until a designated future date. In 2015 the estimated initial cost of financing a single payment 2-week $500 payday loan is $126.92 (660% annual percentage rate [APR]) while that of a single payment 30-day $500 auto title loan in Texas is $137.63 (310% APR).

With multiple renewals, fees and interest may surpass the loan principal. For example, when a $500 payday or auto title loan has been refinanced three times, the fees and interest exceed $500-$510 and $549 respectively-and the principal is still owed.

League of Women Voters – Hill Country, along with other Texas Leagues, have studied Payday and Auto Title Loans in

Texas. Following the study a position was developed at the state level with input from the local Leagues. The position reads as follows: The League of Women Voters of Texas supports policies, legislation, and programs that enable a small dollar loan market that maintains access to affordable credit while safeguarding consumers. Payday and auto title loan businesses should be regulated so that they function both as a consumer service and a successful business.

While the League of Women Voters supports and advocates for legislation that would improve lending practices for consumers, some options other than the typical storefront loans have become available through faith based organizations or local community coalitions.

In Kerrville the Freedom Loans program, a financial literacy program, is helping motivated borrowers escape payday loans, save thousands of dollars and develop successful budgeting skills. The Freedom Guides Program is led by Director Pam Umstead and supported by a valuable

multi-month educational curriculum which Pam designed to help payday borrowers build a bridge from debt to financial freedom. Low interest rate loans are available up to $1,500 repayable over 3-13 months.

Freedom Loans is supported by many area lenders. Broadway Bank and Comerica Bank contributed important development support in the formation of this unique program. Pastor Jeff Anderson, Servant Leadership Ministries, will be speaking about Freedom Loans at the March 17 membership meeting of League of Women Voters – Hill Country. Anyone interested in learning more about Freedom Loans and payday lending issues is welcome to attend the meeting which is scheduled for 12:00 noon at Fuddruckers, 1421 Junction Hwy, Kerrville.

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and in?uences public policy through education and advocacy.

NUECES CANYON HIGH SCHOOL WINS ACADEMIC MEET IN ELDORADO

By UIL Coordinator Kathy Hicks

Saturday, March 4th the Nueces Canyon High School Academic Uil Team traveled to Eldorado, Texas for an Academic Meet. Nueces Canyon was one of 13 schools competing and finished in first place with a total of 229 points!

The following academic contests were held and outcomes earned: · Current Issues and Events 3rd place TEAM went to Leila Mosqueda, Nicholas Delarosa and Micah Vernor. · Feature Writing 1st Place individual went to Camille Harris and 2nd place individual went to Caitlin Boatright. · Literary Criticism 3rd place individual went

to Zenaida Galindo and 3rd place TEAM went to Zenaida Galindo, Amanda White and Shelby Pannell. · News Writing 2nd place individual went to Nicholas Delarosa and 3rd place individual went to Grace Burleson. · Persuasive Speaking 2nd place individual went to Nicole Delarosa and 3rd place individual went to Leila Mosqueda. · Headline Writing 6th place individual went to Zenaida Galindo. · Editorial Writing 2nd place individual went to Reagan Fox and 3rd place individual went to Zenaida Galindo. · Poetry Interpretation 3rd

place individual went to Zoe Burleson, 4th place individual went to Shelby Pannell and 5th place individual to Skylar Balderas. · Prose Interpretation 1st place individual went to Nataliah Deleon and 4th place individual went to Gabriella Irwin. · Social Studies 2nd place TEAM went to Nicholas Delarosa, Caitlin Boatright, Micah Vernor, and Kyle Floyd.

1st place individual went to Nicholas Delarosa, 3rd place individual went to Caitlin Boatright and 6th place individual went to Micah Vernor. · Science 2nd place TEAM went to Daunte Flores,

Micah Vernor, Kyle Floyd, Amanda White and Helen Perez. 4th place individual went to Daunte Flores and 6th place individual went to Micah Vernor. · Spelling & Vocabulary 6th place individual went to Hayli Karnes.

It was a successful academic day and once again, another great day to be a PANTHER!!

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Uvalde de las Encinas Chapter members, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), meeting at El Progreso Library in Uvalde on Saturday, February 18th, heard a most interesting and enlightening presentation from Vietnam veteran David Ross, who served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a marksman and a sniper during his tour of duty. He received four presidential citations from both Presidents Johnson and Nixon, three purple hearts, a Silver Star, and is currently a candidate for a Medal of Honor. He told of the horrors of the war, and impressed his audience with his tremendous patriotism and bravery.

He received a standing ovation at the conclusion of the program.

Fifteen members attended the meeting, and Regent Lesley Jones recognized Mona Booker and Jewell Rossitor as guests. The report given by Secretary Diane Carrillo was approved as read, and Registrar Nancy Baker reported that the paperwork for several new members is almost complete. We now have 61 members with ten prospective members. Regent Jones presented the treasurer’s report, in the absence of Sharon Hubble, and it was approved.

Nancy Baker read Ann Turner Dillon’s DAR Regent Lesley Jones, Vietnam veteran David Ross, and Parliamentarian Betty Lawrence President General’s Message which encouraged members to check the DAR website and keep up with the organization’s activities and goals. The National Defense Report, read by Diane Dooley, discussed the importance of service dogs to help soldiers with PTSD and other health issues. Mr. Ross added information about his experience with service dogs, and how valuable they were to active military operations as well as to veterans.

Following the meeting, most of the ladies enjoyed lunch and visiting at the local Italian Restaurant. The next meeting of the Uvalde de las Encinas Chapter, NSDAR, will be at The El Progreso Library on March 18th, and will be the organization’s annual business meeting.

This organization meets on the third Saturday of each month. Any woman 18 years of age or older, regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution is eligible for membership in DAR. For more information, contact Lesley Jones at 830.563.2347.

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AUSTIN - Commissioner George P. Bush today accepted a grant from the Texas Historical Foundation on behalf of the Texas General Land Office's Save Texas History Program. The $4,000 grant will be used to promote stories found within the GLO Archives on social media. Since Commissioner Bush took office in January 2015, the GLO has developed a successful social media program, amassing thousands of followers across various platforms.

Articles about our archives and records collection are among our most popular posts.

"As Texans, we recognize our core values are deeply rooted in our storied history," said Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush. "The Save Texas History program is conserving many of our most cherished documents and maps by using social media as a key component of sharing our state's rich history with the world. By embracing social media platforms such as Medium and Twitter, the Save Texas History team is reaching new audiences and engaging future generations, ensuring that they can stay connected to our history and values. On behalf of all GLO team members, we are honored to receive this grant from the Texas Historical Foundation to continue this great effort to promote public access to our state's rich history and make all Texans proud."

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The mission of the Texas Historical Foundation is to serve past, present and future Texans by supporting research and publication of Texas history, assisting in the preservation of historic and prehistoric artifacts and information, and raising and providing funding for these purposes.

"Millions of historic documents are held in the Texas General Land Office collection. Opening up that resource to the general public is the aim of the Save Texas History program, and the Texas Historical Foundation is proud to partner with GLO to help share that knowledge," said Bruce Elsom, THF president.

The Save Texas History program's blog on Medium.com features unique stories each Monday and Thursday, pulling information from the 45,000 maps and 36 million documents in our historical archives. You can read these stories at Medium.com/Save-Texas-History.

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BY TEXANS FOR STATE PARKS Texans for State Parks held its annual meeting at Cleburne State Park this past weekend. The nonprofit organization is the umbrella representative of approximately 54 different Texas Parks friends groups.

The meeting consisted of numerous information sessions including speeches by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Executive Director Carter Smith and Parks Director Brent Leisure. Cleburne State Park staff and volunteers were the hosts of the event, providing a sumptuous dutch oven buffet Friday night and an astonishing barbecue luncheon Saturday.

The Devil’s Sinkhole Society, Inc., of Rocksprings, TX, was given

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various tours to see the Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area.

The nonprofit volunteer group is now in its seventeenth year of operations.

The famous evening bat tours the Society provides run from May through October 31, though there may be some preseason tours due to the warm weather conditions.

Day tours and nature walks are offered at 11 A.M. and 1 P.M. Birding tours are also available.

The day tours to see the National Natural Landmark are available year round.

From August through October, the Society also holds morning bat return tours.

In addition to these regular tours, held Wednesdays through Sundays by reservation, a stargazing night and a running event are planned for 2017.

To arrange a tour, call 830-683-2287 or e-mail devilssinkhole@sw texas.net.

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Wednesday, March 8, 2017

O B I T U A R I E S Dorothy Faye Mitchell

Sharon Leigh (Sasser) Searcy

Dorothy Faye Mitchell, 92, passed away peacefully at her home in Rocksprings, Texas, February 28, 2017, surrounded by her three loving daughters, Connie, Sherrie and Zane. She was born August 19, 1924 in Rocksprings, the daughter of John D. and Faye Carruthers Phillips, a local ranch family. Her family has represented the ranching industry since the turn of the century when her grandparents, T.B. and Jessie Gardner Phillips bought their first ranch holdings in Edwards County. Dorothy Faye’s maternal grandparents were Bud and Julia Carruthers Weaver.

He served as a Texas Ranger in the Marfa and Presidio area during Pancho Villas episodes.

Dorothy Faye graduated from Rocksprings High School in 1942.

She married Loyd Mitchell, Jr. on August 29, 1942 in Junction in the home of Walker and Irma Ragsdale. Loyd was the son of Loyd Mitchell, Sr. and Ruth Onderdonk Mitchell who were also pioneer Edward County ranchers. He preceded her in death on March 20, 2015.

She and Loyd enjoyed sharing mutual hobbies, including golfing and fishing. Dorothy Faye has won the Rocksprings Club Championship 3 times and made a hole-in-one at San Felipe Country Cub in Del Rio. She never met a stranger and her infectious personality and sense of style left a mark wherever she went. Her family extended well beyond her bloodline, all knowing and loving her as “Faye-Faye.” Throughout her 92 years, she had more fashion and decorating tips than Pinterest could ever provide. She was the life of every party and had the ability to make you happy when your skies were grey.

Survivors include her daughters Connie Mitchell Johnson and husband Tom of Ordway, Colorado, Sherrie Mitchell of Del Rio and Zane Mitchell Todd of San Angelo; grandchildren: Connie’s: Andrea Starbuck, Dudley Snyder and Julie Clayton. Sherrie’s: Shawn Jack, Tyson Jack, Cody Jack, and Casey Jack. Zane’s: Kassidy Rico and Micah Painter; 12 great grandsons, 9 great granddaughters, with three on the way; and 3 great-great granddaughters.Pallbearers included Dudley Snyder, David Rico, Mike Todd, Billy Mitchell, Rick Hendley, Agapito Franco, Charles Carson, and Epp Epperson. Honorary Pallbearers included Gary Starbuck, Quinton Clayton, Shawn Jack, Tyson Jack, Cody Jack, Casey Jack, Tyler Painter, Dennis Mitchell, Dr. Chester Todd, and Justin Burk Visitation was held on Friday from 4-6 P.M. at Nelson Funeral Chapel in Rocksprings followed by Funeral Services on Saturday at 2 P.M., Layton Black officiant. Interment followed at the Rocksprings Cemetery. Dorothy Faye is loved and missed by so many, but her heart is full, finally dancing again with her sweetie. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfune ralhomes.net Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Rocksprings, Texas.

Sharon Leigh (Sasser) Searcy, 63 of Pflugerville passed away on Sunday, March 5 after a 5-year battle with ovarian cancer. She was born August 6, 1953 to Sterling Joseph Sasser Jr. and Frances Jane Sasser in Austin, Texas.

She was baptized and confirmed in Central Christian Church in Austin.

Sharon graduated from McCallum High School and attended Southwest Texas State University (Texas State). She was a member of the Strutters Dance Team and Alpha Delta Pi Sorority.

She started a successful career in Telecommunications including an executive role in one of the first long distance companies in Texas, LDS Communications. She was later working for Claydesta Communications in San Antonio when she met her husband, David Searcy. They were married for 29 years until her death. Sharon and David honeymooned in Hawaii which was to become her favorite vacation destination. She was fortunate to have visited one last time this past summer and even though she was sick most of the trip, she did all of her favorite things including riding bikes down from Mt. Haleakala. Even though Hawaii was her favorite vacation destination, it still could not top her love of the Texas Hill Country and home on the banks of the cool clear Frio River. Every day was a vacation when there and it was so much fun for family and friends to visit. She was also an avid football fan. She looked forward to the fall where on Saturdays she would cheer those fightin’ Texas Aggies at Kyle Field. She was great at gardening and planting her flowers every year for that right look. She and her faithful Jack Russell, Katie would work on her flower beds or enjoy the pool in the back yard. She also had a designers touch and made a beautiful home while always working on that “look.” In spite of all the wonderful things about Sharon, her greatest role was mother to three very special sons. Each unique in their own way, they were raised in the most loving home with unconditional love from both parents. She was a natural when it came to raising three very rowdy boys. Early on, her bravery was unquestioned as she would take all three toddlers to the HEB. She would never miss a school event. Football, concerts, recitals and no matter the performance she was always there showing her love and support. To the very end, she always perked up when talking about how proud she was of each son. She will be sorely missed and loved forever.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents Sterling and Margaret Sasser and her “Nana,” Martha Lockhart. Also preceding her in death was her mother, Frances Jane Sasser and a brother, Christopher Sterling Sasser. Sharon is survived by her husband of 29 years, David Searcy, and three sons; Matthew Sterling, John David, and William Allen. Also, surviving her is her father Sterling Sasser Jr. and brother Bryan Sasser. She leaves a large family including nieces, nephews and cousins including her many friends and her loving church family. And a very special companion – her loyal and loving Jack Russell, Katie Scarlett. A very special thanks to her Immanuel Lutheran Church family. Pastors Tom Kesselring and Rosy Rivera as well as many in her church family and many friends. A very special thanks to Doctors Paul Loar, Robert Norris and Irwin Schussler including their staffs who were like family to her and made these last 5 years possible.

Pallbearers are Matthew Searcy, John Searcy, Will Searcy, George Grant, Gerald Taylor and Guy Anderson Memorial donations may be made in Sharon’s name to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Alliance at www.ocrfa.org or to Immanuel Lutheran Church 500 Immanuel Road, Pflugerville TX 78660

(August 19, 1924 - February 28, 2017)

(August 6, 1953 - March 5, 2017)

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Bible Facts - The Prophecies in Context We’ll keep our historical timeline up so we can keep the prophecies in context with the historical time frame. The 10 northern tribes (Israel) and the 2 southern tribes (Judah) are destined for captivity. They have both forsaken the commandments of God. Israel does not even go to Jerusalem to worship anymore. Jeroboam set up two golden calves for the 10 tribes to worship.

(1 Kings 12:25-29). Because of this, Israel went into Assyrian captivity in 722 BC. The prophet Joel was prophesying about 58 years before the captivity of Israel, although his prophecy was directed toward Judah. His book is only three chapters long and can be read in a short time. This book can be divided into two sections: verses 1:1-2:17 is Joel (God’s prophet) telling Judah that God is bringing a locust invasion against them as punishment for sin. Verses 2:18 - 3:21 is God speaking and telling Judah that He will punish them, but He will also give them future blessings. These blessings will come in three forms: 1) earthly blessings after He removes the locusts (2:19-27); 2) spiritual blessings when He pours out His spirit (2:28-32); and 3) He will punish the enemies of His people (3:1-3:19). “But Judah shall abide forever, and Jerusalem from generation to generation.

For I will acquit them of the guilt of bloodshed, whom I had not acquitted; for the Lord dwells in Zion.”

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Time of the Writing Prophets 10 Northern Tribes “Israel” 1043 BC King Saul

King David

971 BC King Solomon

931 BC Divided Kingdom

Obadiah (845?)

Joel (830?)

Jonah (780)

Amos Hosea Isaiah Micah

(760-750) (750-725) (740-690) (735-700)

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Assyrian Captivity

2 Southern Tribes “Judah” w/ Benjamin

(Joel 3:20-21).

I believe that the locusts are literal, physical insects that God brought against Judah as a punishment for sin. Deuteronomy 28: 38-42 reads, “You shall carry much seed out to the field but gather little in, for the locust shall consume it. You shall plant vineyards and tend them, but you shall neither drink of the wine nor gather the grapes; for the worms shall eat them.

You shall have olive trees throughout all your territory, but you shall not anoint yourself with the oil; for your olives shall drop off. You shall beget sons and daughters, but they shall not be yours; for they shall go into captivity. Locusts shall consume all your trees and the produce of your land.”

God was telling Israel (all 12 tribes - before the split) some of the punishments for sin if they did

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1004 BC

722 BC

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Nahum Zephaniah Jeremiah Habakkuk Daniel Ezekiel

586 BC Return from Captivity 597 BC 536 458 444 BC 606 BC Ezra Nehemiah Babylonian Zerubbabel Captivity

(650-612) (635-625) (626-586) (610-606) (605-534) (592-570)

Zechariah Haggai Esther Ezra Nehemiah Malachi

4 BC Jesus born

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not continue in His commandments.

There are some who have read Joel 2: 4-11 and have commented, “I want to be in the army of Joel - serving the Lord faithfully!”

But they have forgotten one of the first rules of Bible study, haven’t they? {You remember the three rules of Bible study, don’t you? Context, context, context. - CG.} In the context of Joel’s prophecy he warns of the coming of the locust army (1:2-7). He talks about the devastating affect that they will have (1:8-20). Joel then describes the exact precision of God’s army of locust (2:1-11). Once the people repent {repentance is implied - CG} (2:12-17) the Lord will be zealous for His people and remove the insects and bless His people (2:18-27). Then the Lord will pour out His Spirit on

the people (2:28-32). The apostle Peter says that this part of Joel was fulfilled on the Day of Pentecost {about 33 AD-CG} when he preached the first gospel sermon (Acts 2:14ff) {but read the entire context of chapter 2 - CG}. Joel’s prophecy was relevant to the people of his day and the people of the 1st century - on the day that the kingdom of the Lord Jesus Christ was established.

Next time we’ll look at Amos and Hosea. If you want to read them before that time, please do! Try and see if you can guess what their message is and who it is for. We’ll compare notes and learn together. Thanks for your patience and interest. {The Real County Church of Christ, meeting at 121 Oak Hill in Leakey, is studying the “Minor Prophets” on Sundays (10 AM and 6 PM) and Wednesdays (7 PM). The workbooks and course are free. Come and join us. {You can download a free workbook yourself by going to www.biblestudyguide.org/ebooks/jeffsmith/ minor-prophets.pdf - CG} For answers to your questions, you can contact: Charlie Gant, P.O. Box 837, Leakey, TX 78873. Text to: 979 743-1066; e-mail: charliegant@hotmail.com

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North Korea on Monday fired four banned ballistic missiles that flew about 1,000 kilometers (620 miles), with three of them landing in Japan’s exclusive economic zone, South Korean and Japanese officials said, in an apparent reaction to huge military drills by Washington and Seoul that Pyongyang insists are an invasion rehearsal. It was not immediately clear the exact type of missile fired; Pyongyang has staged a series of missile test-launches of various ranges in recent months, including a new intermediaterange missile in February. The ramped-up tests come as leader Kim Jong Un pushes for a nuclear and missile program that can deter what he calls U.S. and South Korean hostility toward the North.

Somalia’s Prime Minister said Saturday that 110 people have died from hunger in the past 48 hours in a single region — the first death toll announced in a severe drought threatening millions of people across the country. Somalia’s government declared the drought a national disaster on Tuesday. The United Nations estimates that 5 million people in this Horn of Africa nation need aid, amid warnings of a full-blown famine. Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire spoke during a meeting with the Somali National Drought Committee.

Tennessee Kaela Eads, 18, said she was finishing her shift at a local fast-food restaurant on Tuesday night when a woman who had just exited the drivethru came running up to the window with her toddler son in her hands asking for help. “She said ‘can someone help me? He’s not breathing,’” Eads told InsideEdition.com. “I ran outside and took off my apron and laid him on top of it and started doing CPR.” Eads had learned the technique and received her certification in one of her high school classes but she never thought she’d have to use it. “I started doing chest compressions. I got him to breath at one point and then he stopped breathing again. I did it again and I got to him to constantly breath faintly,” said Eads. Eads said she didn’t know if she’d be able to perform CPR correctly initially because she’d only practiced on a dummy. ‘I thought to myself I am going to face the inevitable if I don’t try,” said Eads. The ambulance arrived in less than five minutes and transferred the toddler to the hospital.

ISIS The Pentagon has quietly ordered new commando deployments to the Middle East and North Africa amid an unprecedented series of American airstrikes in Yemen, counterterrorism officials tell ABC News. The moves appear to signal that the U.S. military is kicking off a more aggressive counterterrorism campaign -- with the encouragement of President Trump -- in a stepped up effort against the al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) terror group in lawless Yemen, as well as ISIS strongholds in Syria and areas in North Africa where both groups have spread to in recent years, current and former special operations veterans said.

Turkey A diplomatic rift between Turkey

By Elaine Padgett Carnegie

and key European nations deepened Sunday as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Germany of “Nazi practices,” days after a local authority prevented a Turkish minister from addressing a rally. Over at an election campaign event in Amsterdam, meanwhile, Dutch right-wing populist Geert Wilders also resorted to extreme-right comparisons, calling Erdogan an “Islamofascist leader.” The diplomatic tensions have been rising in recent days amid Turkish plans to have government ministers to address rallies in Germany and the Netherlands in support of an upcoming constitutional referendum that would give Erdogan new powers.

Syria Five months of multi-sided clashes in Syria’s crowded northern battlefield have displaced some 66,000 people, a U.N. humanitarian agency said Sunday, a day after the U.S. bolstered Kurdishled forces with a deployment of armored

who leaked police video and other material in the controversial arrest of a black woman and her daughters by a white Fort Worth police officer. KXAS-TV in Dallas reports an assistant chief and deputy chief were questioned in the matter. The Fort Worth Police Department began an internal investigation after officer William Martin’s body-camera video was leaked.

Martin’s disciplinary records also were released to defense attorneys and others.

NASA’s MAVEN spacecraft in orbit around Mars maneuvered out of the path of Phobos earlier this week after navigators predicted the spacecraft could run into the Martian moon in the near future, highlighting the challenge of tracking an international fleet of Mars probes set to double in size by 2021. The MAVEN orbiter, in its third year studying the Martian atmosphere, performed a minor rocket burn Feb. 28 to change its speed by less than 1 mph (0.4 meters per second), NASA said, tweaking its trajectory enough to dodge a projected collision with Phobos a week later. On its new path, MAVEN will miss the irregularlyshaped moon by around two-and-a-half minutes. The rocket burn was MAVEN’s first collision avoidance maneuver to move out of the way of Phobos, NASA said.

Civil Rights Leaders Demand Workers’ Rights at Mississippi Nissan Factory.

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The Pentagon has said they are working in an advisory capacity.

Dallas Two police commanders in Texas have been temporarily replaced as investigators determine

such as Mississippi, workers are not safe anywhere in the country, because businesses and companies can seek refuge in a state like Mississippi and escape providing proper work conditions for workers throughout this country.”

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., was evicted from his Florida office due to the weekly protests that have occurred outside the building. Jude Williams, the president of America’s Capital Partners and the owner of the nine-story building in Tampa, notified Rubio’s office on Feb. 1 that it will not renew the lease. He said the rallies have become too disruptive to the other tenants and a costly security expense for the company. “A professional office building is not a place for that,” Williams told the Tampa Bay Times. “I understand their cause, but at the end of the day it was a security concern for us.” Rubio’s office said it was looking for a new office space. The newspaper reported that Rubio’s lease expired in December and the office has been working on a monthto-month basis. Now, they have until Friday to leave the building and they do not have a new location in place.

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CENTURY OAKS

PIONEER REAL ESTATE

Shirley Shandley, Broker 698 Highway 83 South * Office 830-232-6422 · #8 – New Listing! 5.504 AC W. Frio Riverfront, weekend 2 BD/1 BA Vacation Cabin, elect., licensed septic, 30 amp. RV hook-up $175,000 · #11 – New Listing! 5.518 AC+/- with W. Prong Frio River frontage, minimal restrictions $115,000 · #19 – New Listing! 11.02 AC Frio Riverfront – Rental potential 2/1 cabin with all utilities, beautiful views, RV hook-up $290,000 · #16 – New Listing! 20.17 AC Secluded getaway, cabin, travel trailer, water, electrical system, satellite TV, blind & feeder, 4WD access, By appt. only $109,750 · #25 – REDUCED! 503.44 AC Real Co. N. of Leakey, water well & stock tank, 2 mobile homes, great exotic & native hunting, secluded canyons & 4 wheeler trails throughout the ranch $1,069,810 · #10 – New Listing! 6.10 fenced AC, 3 Living areas, dbl carport, views, minutes to Garner SP & Frio River $224,950 · #15 – New Listing! Frio River Access at private park – 1.68 Ac gated, water & electric available, RV storage $115,000 · #4 – REDUCED! 5.74 AC off scenic RR 337, several bldg. sites, fencing, low taxes, sensible restrictions $48,000 · #2 – Secluded 7.14 AC 2/2 home w/sunroom, dbl garage, 2 stocked ponds, views $275,000 · #18 – 8.8 AC, 3/2 Rock Home + 1/1 Apt., 2 car garage, perimeter fencing, off scenic RR 337 $359,000 · #26 – 1.87 AC RiverTree – gated community, access Frio River Park, water/electric avail.,(Owner/Assoc. Broker) $75,000 · #5 – Concan 3/2 Home Canyon Oaks, Frio River access, rental possibility $217,000 · #3 – Bluff Creek frontage – 5.27 AC+/-, nice travel trailer, electric, septic, water, phone, W/D, covered deck, fenced $149,500 PENDING · #41 – 4/3 Home w/sleeping loft on 1.52 AC, 2 car garage, huge Oak trees, Frio River access, gated $459,000 · #14 – 6.62 AC Ready to build on near Concan, cabin, electric, well, big oaks, gated $159,000 · #37 – Creekfront furnished cabin, all utilities + well house/ utility room w/washer/dryer, freezer, refrigerator; 40’ storage container $230,000 · #32 – 27.22 AC+/- off Hwy 41 with plenty of cover & numerous oaks, lots of wildlife in area, electricity close $90,000 · #7 – 90.87 AC+/- off RR 337, cabin, well, electric, septic, storage bldg., 2 RV hookups, Axis, Whitetail, Sika $515,000 PENDING · #22 – Concan – The Ranch, gated community, 3-4 BD + sleeping loft, 2 full & 2 half bath home on 5+ AC, private Frio River Access, 3 car garage $551,000 · #33 – 3/2 Energy efficient home on 1.3 AC, high ceilings, dbl garage, fenced, workshop, landscaped $219,900

· #54 – 3/1 Home + guest house, Frio River access, gated entry, beautifully landscaped, large shed, patio w/bbq pit $255,000 · #20 – 2.61 AC Nueces River access, gated, phone & electric avail., river park to fish, swim, kayak $30,000 · #30 – Nueces River Access 4.56 AC water & elect. avail., septic installed. Bldg site w/view of hills, gated $90,000 · #1 – 6.57 AC 281.34’ Wilson Creek, water well, elec., septic, caliche pad, 30 amp RV hook-up, spectacular views! $139,000 · #35 – 1.01 AC underground elect., water system, scenic views. Great views, near Frio River & golf at Concan $39,000 PENDING · #6 – 191.31 AC +/-, Beautiful 4/3 Stone Home w/FP, free roaming Axis & Whitetail Deer $739,900 PENDING · #29 – 3.58 AC N. of Leakey, fronts Hwy 83, water & electric available $99,999 · #31 – 7 AC w/outstanding views, 3/2 Home overlooking spring-fed lake which is part of 50 AC park for Roaring Springs $199,000 · #57 – 1.07 AC Concan adjacent & access to community clubhouse/swim pool, water system, underground utilities, paved street (Owner/Broker) $49,500 · #13 – 4.40 AC between Garner SP & Concan, water & electric available, access to club house w/pool $55,500 · #21 – 199.41 AC hunting ranch, 4x4 access, water well, elect. avail., blinds & feeders, shown by appt. only $448,673 PENDING · #36 – 9.3 AC. water, electric., views, homesite, gated community, possible terms $108,600 · #42 – Frio Riverfront – 4/3.5 home on 3.54 AC, covered porches, fenced yard, cabana $595,000 · #12 – Frio Riverfront 1.5 AC lot, Prime Location, Nightly Rentals OK $225,000 · #17 – NUECES RIVER ACCESS, 2+ AC Homesite tract, water & electric available, Gated Comm., Owner terms – call for details $55,000 · #44 – 5.601 AC Sabinal River, huge Cypress (Owner/ Agent) $215,000 · #45 & 46 – 2 Sabinal Riverfront Lots, Hwy 187 front, Utopia (Owner/Agent) $75,000 & $85,000 · #34 – 82.37 AC great views, cabin, great hunting $430,000 · #27 – Corner lot along the 3rd hole Concan Golf Course, gated, underground utilities $80,000 PENDING · #28 – Prime Frio River tract, Frio Vista #7, Cypress trees, N. of Leakey 1.26 AC (Owner/Broker) $275,000 · #56 – Lot 27 VV 1.08 AC, gated community near Garner State Park, underground water & elect. $49,500 · #77 – Lot 57 VV 1.01 AC, elect. & water, gated, area access to clubhouse w/swim pool $39,500

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Recycle in Leakey

(Sort items by type before drop-off) Aluminum Cans – no aluminum foil, no steel cans, no cat tins or pie plates, no trash Cardboard – flattened, MUST BE DRY, and free of food contamination (no pizza boxes) #1 Plastic – no lids, no liquids Batteries, rechargeable – no single use batteries Electronics NO – No longer accepting electronics The drop-off location for recyclables is at Rio Brewster Waste Management, which is on FM 337 west, across the street from the post office. Stop at the RBWM office for directions on where to unload your recyclables.

No charge for recyclable items. All proceeds go to support Keep It Real-ly Beautiful, the local 501(c)3 organization for recycling and beautification in Real County.

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

GRANNY’S KITCHEN BACK TO BASICS... N E W A P P E T I Z E R R E C I P E S Everyone loves a good appetizer! Before a good meal, or an afternoon snack. These new recipes will delight your guests and allow you to try something a little different before your main course.

Enjoy!

Cut fruit into bite sized pieces and assemble, as you like, 5 or 6 assorted fruits. Mix yogurt with the honey and almond extract, taste and adjust to your liking.

SHRIMP COCKTAIL WITH PICKLED DAIKON RADISH

Who doesn’t like a great appetizer? Especially when ordinary gets kicked up about a hundred times like this shrimp cocktail with pickled daikon radish. It’s an unusual combination sure to excite your taste buds.

Daikon 1 lbs. daikon radish, peeled lengthwise into thin strips with a vegetable peeler or mandoline 1⁄2 cup mirin 1⁄2 cup rice vinegar, unseasoned 15 or 20 black peppercorns 2 star anise 1 tbsp sugar 2 tsp salt Cocktail sauce 1⁄2 green banana cut into 1⁄2 inch pieces, (optional) 1⁄2 cup ketchup 1⁄4 cup sweet Asian chili sauce 2 tbsp prepared horseradish 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp soy sauce Shrimp 1 lbs raw, unpeeled shrimp, size of choice, preferably not smaller than 30 per pound 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1 jalapeno sliced lengthwise into quarters 1 bay leaf 2 tbsp salt 1 tbsp pickling seasoning 15 or 20 black peppercorns Place daikon strips into a heat proof bowl. Put the remaining ingredients into a small pot and bring to a simmer stirring to dissolve the sugar. Pour the brine over the daikon, let cool slightly, then cover and refrigerate at least two hours. Cocktail sauce-Combine the ingredients in a small sauce pan and simmer, stirring occasionally until it is slightly thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. If you used the banana, place in a blender or small food processor and puree. Let cool slightly, then place in refrigerator to chill, about 1 hour. Shrimp-Prepare an ice bath. Put 4 to 6 cups of water into a large sauce pan and add the spices and bring to a boil. Add the shrimp to poach, 4 to 7 minutes depending on the size of the shrimp. (It will look noticeably pink). Remove with a strainer and place into the ice water bath until cool. Peel and devein the shrimp. Serve chilled with pickled daikon, basil leafs and cocktail sauce.

FRESH FRUIT KABOBS WITH HONEY YOGURT DIP

Fresh fruit kabobs. Fresh fruit with a sweet yogurt dip is a great treat. Serve with a glass of bubbly. Have you noticed in the grocery stores right now that there is an abundance of fruit?

Fresh melons that are really inexpensive, the same with mangos, grapes and pineapple. I saw one store in the Twin Cities advertising 3 cantaloupes for $1.00! Now is the time to buy some of these fruits and serve fresh fruit kabobs with honey yogurt dip.

Totally tasty and so easy.

Fresh fruit such as watermelon, cantaloupe, white and purple grapes, pineapple, mango, or strawberries Bamboo skewers 1 cup Greek yogurt 2 tbsp honey ? tsp almond extract

By Elaine Padgett Carnegie

CHEESY ITALIAN DUNKERS

something simple for supper. Cheesy Italian Dunkers!

8 slices sourdough bread or other sturdy white bread 4 tbsp butter 1 lg. garlic clove, crushed and minced 1⁄2 tsp. garlic powder 5 oz. cheese, sliced or grated, (mozzarella, Parmesan, Monterrey jack, white cheddar) 1-2 cups marinara sauce Pre-heat oven to 400°F. Put butter, garlic and garlic powder in a small bowl and place in microwave to melt, 30 secs. Lay out bread on a baking sheet and brush with the garlic butter, (one side only). Add cheese slices or grated cheese onto the bread. Place in the oven until the cheese is melted and is starting to brown, 15 to 20 mins. Heat marinara sauce on the stove top or in a microwave.

Serve the bread slices hot with the red sauce on the side.

Cheesy Italian Dunkers. Excellent easy meal for a busy family.

Serve it with some fresh fruit with Greek yogurt. You get home from work. You’re tired. The kids have baseball tonight or soccer.

Give yourself a break and make

PEPPER JELLY CREAM CHEESE APPETIZER

Pepper jelly cream cheese appetizer. Super easy to make and so delicious to eat. Everyone loves these! Pepper jelly and cream cheese appetizer. Super easy to make and so delicious to eat. Everyone loves these!

12 Triscuit crackers 4 tbsp cream cheese, at room temperature 2 tbsp pepper jelly Dried dill to sprinkle on top, or fresh chopped dill is even better if available. Spread cream cheese on the Triscuit, (3/4 to 1 tsp), add pepper jelly, (1/2 tsp), then sprinkle with dried or fresh dill.

STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH HOMEMADE POPPY SEED DRESSING

Strawberry salad with homemade poppy seed dressing.

Wonderfully refreshing summertime salad that everyone loves Dressing-1⁄4 cup white wine vinegar, 1⁄4 cup honey, 1 tbsp poppy seeds, 2 tsp grated onion, 1⁄4 tsp salt, 1⁄2 tsp whole grain mustard, 1 tsp corn starch, 2 tsp mayonnaise, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp vegetable oil Salad=Romaine lettuce, spinach, or greens of choice, Sliced strawberries, blueberries, crumbled feta cheese Dressing-Whisk together in a medium sized bowl, the vinegar and honey. Add the remaining ingredients and whisk until all ingredients are incorporated. Makes 3⁄4 cup, (12 tbsp). Store, refrigerated in a jar The dressing will separate...stir or shake before serving.

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TRUMP…WEEK FIVE Tuesday February 28th saw the President in his televised address to Congress with more restraint and a new tone which left the American people with a new hope.

President Donald Trump also signed a bill into law Tuesday rolling back an Obama-era regulation that made it harder for people with mental illnesses to purchase a gun.

On February 28th President Trump’s White House released the Press Release: Presidential Executive Order on Restoring the Rule of Law, Federalism, and Economic Growth by Reviewing the “Waters of the United States” Rule.

“RESTORING THE RULE OF LAW, FEDERALISM, AND ECONOMIC GROWTH BY REVIEWING THE “WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES” RULE. The Rule regards the following: Section 1. Policy. It is in the national interest to ensure that the Nation’s navigable waters are kept free from pollution, while at the same time promoting economic growth, minimizing regulatory uncertainty, and showing due regard for the roles of the Congress and the States under the Constitution. Sec. 2. Review of the Waters of the United States Rule. (a) The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (Administrator) and the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works (Assistant Secretary) shall review the final rule entitled “Clean Water Rule: Definition of ‘Waters of the United States,’” 80 Fed. Reg. 37054

by Elaine Padgett Carnegie

(June 29, 2015), for consistency with the policy set forth in section 1 of this order and publish for notice and comment a proposed rule rescinding or revising the rule, as appropriate and consistent with law. Another Press Release February 28, 2017 was the Presidential Executive Order on The White House Initiative to Promote Excellence and Innovation at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

There is the Russian scandal that is being addressed but has no answers yet so we will wait until we know the facts to write about that.

His weekly address on March 3rd came from the deck of what will be our Nation’s newest aircraft carrier, the soonto-be commissioned Gerald R. Ford.

The President says, “As you can see, I’m wearing a jacket and a hat that they just gave me. Not really used to it, but it feels awfully good – I’m very proud of it actually.” Our carriers are the centerpiece of American military might, projecting

power and our totally unparalleled strength at sea.

A famous aviator once wrote that, to build a truly great ship, we shouldn’t begin by gathering wood, cutting boards, or distributing work, but instead by awakening within the people a “desire for the vast and endless sea.”

So true. In the same way, we must continue to renew the American spirit in order to rebuild our country, and rebuild it we will.

On Tuesday, before a Joint Session [of] Congress, I laid out a vision – I hope you all watched – for how to accomplish that national rebuilding. My vision includes the elimination of the defense sequester, which has imposed steep cuts on our military.

We must give our sailors, soldiers, airmen, marines, and coastguardsmen the tools, equipment, resources and training they need to get the job done, and get it done right - especially in these very dangerous times.

These are truly exciting times. Amazing opportunities are unfolding before us - to strengthen our military, to reboot our economy, and to bring back our jobs. If we all work together, and put our country first, then anything is possible. Let us seize this moment and make the most of this incredible opportunity for national renewal.

May God bless the men and women of our military, and may God bless the United States of America, the country we love.

“Experience Counts”

HERE IS WHAT IS GOING ON… RULE OF LAW Here you go, this is what is happening in Washington as you read this!

HR 861 Terminate the Environmental Protection Agency. Introduced February 3, 2017; the following bill; which was assigned to a congressional committee on February 3, 2017, which will consider it before possibly sending it on to the House or Senate as a whole. Length: 1 pages/ Prognosis: 5% chance of being enacted according to PredictGov. H.R.610 —Choices in Education Act of 2017-This bill repeals the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and limits the authority of the Department of Education (ED) such that ED is authorized only to award block grants to qualified states. The bill establishes an education voucher program. Repeals…No Hungry Kids Act-The bill repeals a specified rule that established certain nutrition standards for the national school lunch and breakfast programs. (In general, the rule requires schools to increase the availability of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat or fat free milk in school meals; reduce the levels of sodium, saturated fat, and trans-fat in school meals; and meet children’s nutritional needs within their caloric requirements.) Introduced: Jan 23, 2017. Status: This bill was assigned to a congressional committee on January 23, 2017, which will consider it before possibly sending it on to the House or Senate as a whole. Bill was last Updated: Jan 23, 2017, Length: 10 pages, Prognosis: 12% chance of being enacted according to PredictGov H.R. 899: To terminate the Department of Education. Some bills can be hundreds of pages long. H.R. 899, is a single sentence: “The Department of Education shall terminate on December 31, 2018.” Introduced: Feb 7, 2017 Status: This bill was assigned to a congressional committee on February 7, 2017, which will consider it before possibly sending it on to the House or Senate as a whole. Length: 1 pages, Prognosis: 7% chance of being enacted according to PredictGov. This bill has picked up 7 additional sponsors so the chance of it passing has probably risen significantly.

H.J.Res. 69: Closure Procedures, on National Wildlife Refuges in Alaska. Providing for congressional disapproval under

WATER WELLS • CLEAN OUTS • PUMPS • TEST HOLES

chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Department of the Interior relating to “Non-Subsistence Take of Wildlife, and Public Participation and Closure Procedures, on National Wildlife Refuges in Alaska”. H.J.Res. 69 would nullify the rule issued by the Department of the Interior on August 5, 2016, amending regulations for National Wildlife Refuges in Alaska that govern predator control and public participation and closure procedures. The rule amended regulations for the National Wildlife Refuges in Alaska, referring to existing mandates related to predator control on Alaska refuges. Introduced: Feb 7, 2017 Status: This resolution passed in the House on February 16, 2017 and goes to the Senate next for consideration. Length: 2 pages. Related bills are H.J.Res.35, H.J.Res.49, H.Res.123, S.J.Res.18, and will each be affected by this Resolution. 02/01/ 2017-Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

H.R. 370: To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and health carerelated provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, and for other purposes. This bill repeals the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the health care provisions of the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. The repeal is effective on January 1, 2020. Status: Referred to Committee on Jan 9, 2017. This bill was assigned to a congressional committee on January 9, 2017, which will consider it before possibly sending it on to the House or Senate as a whole.

Length: 2 pages, Prognosis: 2% chance of being enacted according to PredictGov.

H.R. 354: Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2017 To provide for a moratorium on Federal funding to Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc. Status: Referred to Committee on Jan 6, 2017.

This bill was assigned to a congressional committee on January 6, 2017, which will consider it before possibly sending it on to the House or Senate as a whole. Length: 5 pages. Prognosis: 2% chance of being enacted according to PredictGov. H.R. 785: National Right-to-Work Act - To preserve and protect the free choice of individual employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, or to refrain from such activities. Introduced: Feb 1, 2017. Status: Referred to Committee on Feb 1, 2017. This bill was assigned to a congressional committee on February 1, 2017, Length: 2 pages, Prognosis: 6% chance of being enacted according to PredictGov. HR 83 Mobilizing Against Sanctuary Cities Bill- To prohibit the receipt of Federal financial assistance by sanctuary cities, and for other purposes. The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor. Introduced: Jan 3, 2017, Status: This bill was assigned to a congressional committee on January 3, 2017, Length: 2 pages, Prognosis: 3% chance of being enacted according to PredictGov. H.R. 147: Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act (PRENDA) of 2017-To prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex or race, and for other purposes. Inherently this will criminalize abortion. Introduced: Jan 3, 2017. Status: This bill was assigned to a congressional committee on January 3, 2017, Length: 25 pages, Prognosis: 3% chance of being enacted according to PredictGov.

The Child Abuse Prevention Summit plans are almost ready for release.

Save the date for this amazing event.

THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 2017 UVALDE, TEXAS REGISTRATION DETAILS COMING EARLY MARCH New this year: Registration will be done online and credit cards will be accepted.

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Handmake Copper pots with Lids Skittles teapots all tinned for use.

Handmade Copper servicers with lids one round one oval tinned.

Turkish Copper Samovar, Russian Brass Samovar.

Many handmade copper & brass articles to list Grand Father Farmer’s Clock 7`6”, German made around 1890 purchased in Egypt.

Antique Wall Clocks Brass/marble candle holder 24” tall Egyptian lunch box 3 Bedroom sets, 1 regular 1 Queen 1 King, Living room furniture Sofa 2 chairs coffee table, 2 end tables, 2 Lamps, 4 recliners 1 Dining room table and with 6 chairs , 1 dining table round with 4 chairs, 1 china cabinet, 1 Antique Dry Sink with mirror, 1 Antique hall tree with mirror.

Too many items to list Estate Sale Pending Lawn mowers, 1 rider, Tractor Ford 8N with shedder and blade.

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COMMERCIAL Established Auto Parts Store located in the heart of Leakey. Well established, great business in a great location. $259,000 plus inventory!

PRICE REDUCED! OWNER FINANCING OPPORTUNITY! Looking for an established business in the Frio Canyon. Now you can own the Leakey Beverage Barn. Best location in town right across the street from Stripes. This is a well-established money maker! $295,000.

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.

Modern Office Building on Highway 83, move in ready. City utilities, excellent visibility and access. Price Reduced. $225,000 FRIO PECAN FARM managed rental with 2b/2ba, covered porch, beautiful Pecan grove, wildlife, price reduced to $150,000.

Close to Leakey and walking distance to the river! OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE! LAND NEW LISTING!! 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 tree. $255,000.

NEW LISTING!! 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.

NEW LISTING in Rivertree. Beautiful residential lot covered with giant oak trees. Close to community club house and river park.

This is probably the prettiest lot in the development. Come look at it and you’ll see what I mean. $95,000 NEW LISTING in Flatrock. This is a 3.11-acre river front tract with over 200 feet of frontage along the east bank of the Cypress lined Frio River. This property is improved with a 2 bedroom one bath manufactured home. $225,000 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.

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.

BEAUTIFUL RIVER FRONT TRACT, this five acre building site on the Frio River can be yours today! Huge cypress trees line this blue water hole that is teeming with fish. Fronts on Highway 83 and the Frio River, private, yet close to town. Good restrictions, beautiful building site overlooking the river. It just doesn’t get any better than this!!! Price Reduced to $299,900 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 get-away. B&B allowed. Call for a showing or take a drive out 4 mi. south on RR 1120.

Prices start at $99,500 RESIDENTIAL NEW LISTING!! Beautiful one bedroom one bath cabin in Reagan Wells. Great rock patio and huge wood deck. Mature live oaks, over 100 acres of common area for property owners in this development. This can be your private get away in the woods. $139,000.

NEW LISTING!! Rustic elegance best describes this beautiful new listing in the Rivertree Subdivision! This 4 bedroom 4 bath charmer features over 3600 square feet of centrally heated and cooled area, and comes with a detached 2 bedroom 2 bath guest house containing an additional 900 square feet. All this on an approximate 1.93-acre site. The house is expansive with 9 foot ceilings, a huge fireplace, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances including a 6 burner stove and two dishwashers in the kitchen, hardwood floors, and an open floor plan so that everyone can be included in the conversation. Enjoy the view of the surrounding Texas Hill Country from decks on three different levels. All this for $695,000 Like new home in the heart of Leakey. Three bedroom two baths with approximately 1640 sf of centrally heated and cooled area.

Walking distance to the banks, restaurants, grocery store, and the court house. All this for just $220,000.

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. $575,000.

Like new three bedrooms 2 bath home on 5 acres with river access. Close to town in Frio River Ranch. $245,000.

Beautiful four bedrooms, 2 1⁄2 bath home with over 2500 square feet of living area, located in close proximity to the river in Reagan Wells. Did I mention that it had a three car garage and a detached guest house. Huge covered and open deck area. Access to a mile of river and over 100 acres of wooded trails and pasture land. This one is priced right at $429,000.

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

Dub Suttle GRI - Broker Kathy Suttle GRI, - Associate Broker Fred McNiel GRI, - Associate Sterlin Boyce - Associate Doug Smith - 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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Marilyn’s

In the old Legion Hall 4,000 square feet!

Wed-Sat 10:00-5:00 Camp Wood 597-6400

WE HAVE A GREAT SELECTION AND GREAT PRICES!

BAR STOOLS * MATTRESSES * SOFAS * RECLINERS

Utopia Golf Rates Per Person Rate (all prices are before tax) 9 Holes/ 18 Holes Weekday $12 / $17 Weekday Seniors/Juniors $10/ $15 Weekend $15/ $20 Cart Rental $10/ $10

Driving Range: Bucket of balls $5. Utopia Golf memberships are also available.

For more information, contact us at 830-966-5577.

Directions to Utopia Golf Course

Utopia Golf is located in the Sabinal Canyon near the town of Utopia, Texas, in Uvalde County. The front gate is located on Hwy. 187, one mile south of Utopia. Two popular state parks - Garner State Park and Lost Maples State Park - are less than a 16 mile drive away. We are 30 miles from Bandera, 18 miles from Sabinal, 22 miles from Concan or Leakey, and 42 miles from Uvalde. Come visit us!

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BBQ, Specialty Meats, Prepared Foods, Fresh Produce, Beer/Wine, Picnic, Gifts, Fuel, Deer Corn/Feed, Hunting/Fishing License, Cold Storage

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

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Wednesday, March 8, 2017

2017 Don't Mess with Real County, Texas Trash-Off

FRESH START DECORATING CENTER

On April 8, 2017 volunteers throughout Texas will remove litter from roadsides, city parks, school yards, neighborhoods, and waterways during the state’s single largest one-day cleanup event. Keep It Real-ly Beautiful (KIRB), the local affiliate of Keep Texas Beautiful, invites you to participate by “adopting” an area to clean around your street, neighborhood, ranch, school, or favorite park. One block or one mile, it all adds up and makes a difference in our community. And remember, if your “trash” includes #1 plastic, aluminum cans, or clean cardboard, it can be recycled right here in Leakey!

215 N. Getty, Uvalde, Tx.

830-591-2324

• Carpet • Paint • Tile • Window Treatments • Vinyl Flooring *mention this ad for 10% off non sale items

We’d love to know what you’ve accomplished. After the clean up on April 8, please send us an email at keepitreallybeautiful@gmail.com and let us know who you are and what area you have cleaned. We’ll consolidate the list and post a community “Thank You” on the KIRB Facebook page and in the Hill Country Herald!

Call today for a Free Estimate!!

TRI-CANYON BRANCH

Jennifer Allen and Richard Sollers are proud to announce the birth of their baby girl Jemma Faith Sollers was born February 27, 2017. She weighed 6 pounds 7 ounces and 19 and 1/2 inches long. She is welcomed by her older brother and sister, Sean and Bella.

Maternal Grandparents Dominick Petronella and Lisa Jordon, Paternal Grandparents Sherry and Richard Sollers.

100% TEXAN 410 S Hwy 83 Leakey, TX 78873 Ph. 830-232-4553 Office Hours-Lobby Mon-Thu 9:00 to 3:00 Fri 9:00 to 4:30 Office Hours-Drive-Thru Mon-Fri 9:00 to 4:30 Sat 9:00 to 12:00 Drive-Up ATM Located at Branch Also located inside Concan General Store

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