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Current Weekly News for Leakey, Camp Wood, Sabinal, Utopia and Surrounding Areas Vol. 6 No. 10
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March 9, 2016
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REAL COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S SET SPRING CLEANUP by Julie Becker
Tennessee Jane’s Brothers Learn About Texas
Real County Commissioner’s Court held their monthly meeting on Monday March 7, 2016. Commissioner Gene Buckner was not present. Commissioner’s set this year’s Real County Spring County-City Cleanup for April 22-23 and April 25- April 30, 2016. In other business Commissioners approved Esser
& Company for a professional Comprehensive Planning Project. Real County Judge Garry Merritt told the Commissioners the plan would assist in future planning and grant applications. Commissioners approved a Resolution naming April as Fair Housing Month. Commissioners also approved fireworks
sales for San Jacinto Day from April 16 to April 21, 2016. Commissioners took no action on the nomination of a candidate to fill a vacancy on the Real County Appraisal District Board. Commissioner Manuel Rubio stated he would encourage Commissioners to support the candidate chosen by the Nueces Canyon
ISD in order to support representation from each side of the county. Commissioners reviewed a letter of intent to gift land at the Real County Airport to Real County for a helipad by Buz Maxwell. This meeting was held a week early, but meetings are generally the second Monday of each month.
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION LEARN ABOUT DAR SCHOOLS by Karen Collins
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Burk Feed Saturday March 26 from 9am to 1pm
CANINE INFLUENZA (flu) VACCINE ............................ Page 11
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Leakey ISD Open House and Ribbon Cutting ............................ Page 4
Pictured are prospective members Rosie Mangold, Pat Burrier, and Mi Mi Hardwick, with Regent Betty Lawrence.
The Uvalde de las Encinas Chapter members, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), meeting at El Progreso Library in Uvalde on Saturday, February 20, enjoyed a program presented by Alice Hicks about the history of DAR schools. Such schools were founded in the early days of DAR to help children who might not otherwise have an opportunity to be educated, and are still in operation today. Mrs. Hicks focused on eight schools located in Alabama, Georgia, Oklahoma, Washington, Massachusetts, South Carolina, Kentucky, and North Carolina, and spoke of how DAR members had always encouraged education. She gave brochures and pamphlets to members and guests present. DAR members were reminded in the President General’s message, read by
Jakelynn Crawford, to fulfill our mission to promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism. All are encouraged to check out the organization website to see Genealogy 101 programs that will help members and prospective members learn how to research family information. The website is http: //youngblog,dar.org/look-new-2016genealogy-101-classes . Twenty-five persons attended this meeting, and Regent Lawrence recognized guest Vicki Lee, a winter Texan, as a member of a Minnesota Chapter of DAR. The reports given by Secretary Diane Carrillo and Treasurer Sharon Hubble were approved as read, and Registrar Patsy Edwards reported that the application of Chris Lacey had been approved at the national level. continued page 6
PIONEERS YOUTH LEADERSHIP STUDENTS RECEIVE $36,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS AND CASH AWARDS Business plan competition held in partnership with San Antonio Livestock Exposition rewards students for innovation, research and public speaking San Antonio - Eighty high school students from twelve counties participated in the third annual Capital Farm Credit Youth Entrepreneurship Competition in partnership with the San Antonio Livestock Exposition (SALE). The top ten finalists were awarded $36,000 in scholarships and cash awards. “I feel so blessed to be a part of the Pioneers organization for the past two years,” said second place winner Steeley Smith. “It has made me a stronger speaker and overall, a better leader. This experience has enlightened me to possibilities in my future, and has taught me that I am capable of creating a business that benefits my community. I feel this competition empowers students and gives them a sense of worth by encouraging them to reach their full potential. It allows them to see the great things they are capable of”. Kyler Palmer from Karnes City with his business P.E.A.R. Up; Post Extraction Algae Residue and Steeley Smith from Mason with her business Conversion Services each received a $14,000 scholarship. “I have always dreamed of owning and operating my own business,” said Kyler Palmer of Karnes City. “The Capital Farm Credit Youth Entrepreneurship Competition propelled me one step closer to converting my dream into a reality. continued page 7
(L to R; Front) Rebekah Ramirez of Knippa; Taylor Doss of Mason; Amber Williams of Knippa, Steeley Smith of Mason; Jessica Dong of Mason; Terri Weynand of the San Antonio Livestock Exposition; Cheryl Hudec of Pioneers; John Krueger of Valero Energy Corporation; Gil Gonzales of the University of Texas at San Antonio; Travis Helm of Pioneers. (L to R; Back) Austin Moore of Burnet; Jeff Moder of Capital Farm Credit; Ryan Lopez of Leakey; Corbyn Wright of Karnes City; Chris Garcia of Austin; Kyler Palmer of Karnes City; Bob Scofield of the San Antonio Livestock Exposition; Alan Cole of the San Antonio Livestock Exposition; and Linda Ryan of Pioneers.
Several Eagles Honored With Post Season Awards by Coach Springer photo by Annalisa Glass
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INDEX Legals/Jail Register ...... Page 3 Community News ......... Page 4-6 Feature Story ................. Page 9 Obituaries ...................... Page 8 Classifieds ..................... Page 12
Today’s Weather
High: 72° Low: 53°
Several Eagles were recognized with All District basketball honors. Sophomore Haden Hart and Junior Quinten Pigg earned Honorable Mention All District. Hart led the team with 41% shooting and tied for the lead in blocks (1.3 per game) and offensive rebounds (3.6 per game, 7.1 total rebounds). Pigg was the Eagles most accurate free throw shooter (63%) and averaged 8.4 points and 7.4 rebounds. Sophomore Coleman Kerr was named 2nd Team All District. Kerr tied for team high assist average with 2.6 per game and scored 7.7 points per game and 4.5 rebounds. Junior Rylan Springer earned a spot on the First Team All District squad. Rylan averaged team highs with 14 points per game, 8.1 rebounds per game, and tied team highs in assists (2.6 per game), steals (3 per game) blocks (1.3 per game). The District’s Newcomer of the Year is Freshman Hudson Springer. Hudson was the Eagles most accurate 3 point shooter (32%) and tied for lead in steals with 3 per game. He also averaged 11.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists. All stats provided were calculated from all the district games. The Eagles also had several members of the Academic All District team: Senior Phoebe Morshead, Juniors Jake Gray, Quinten Pigg, Rylan Springer and Heidi Dugat along with Sophomore Coleman Kerr and Freshman Hudson Springer. Senior Chase Reagor earned a spot on the TABC All State Team! We are proud of these great accomplishments!
Left to Right: Chase Reagor, Phoebe Morshead, Coleman Kerr, Jake Gray, Quinten Pigg, Heidi Dugat, Hudson Springer, Rylan Springer. Missing from the photo is Haden Hart.