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Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Texas Files Multi-State Amicus Brief in Fifth Circuit Defending Court’s Injunction Against Executive Amnesty Texas Governor Greg Abbott has filed an amicus brief in the Fifth Circuit defending the preliminary injunction against President Obama’s executive amnesty issued by the U.S. District Court in Brownsville, Texas. Also signing onto the brief are the Governors of Louisiana, New Jersey and South Dakota, who also joined Texas in a previouslyfiled amicus brief opposing

the Obama Administration’s request for a stay of the district court’s injunction. Governor Abbott issue the following statement: “Following last week’s revelation that the Obama Administration unlawfully issued thousands of extended work visas in direct violation of the District Court’s preliminary injunction, it is now more important than ever

to ensure that the injunction is upheld to prevent the Defendants from taking any further unlawful action as this case works its way through the legal process, which I am confident will ultimately result in the President’s unconstitutional executive action being struck down.”

In the brief, the Governors emphasize two interests in defending the preliminary

injunction entered by the district court: to protect the executive branches in the Governors’ states from “irreparable injuries,” and to rebut “the arguments offered by the State of Washington on behalf of 14 other states.”

The brief goes on to highlight that, while the State of Washington might prefer the immigration policy embodied in the President’s executive

action, this case is not a debate about immigration policy; instead it is about the Constitution and the President’s most recent attempt to circumvent it.

The Governors’ brief emphasizes that Congress passed the federal immigration laws in 1952, and that those laws have been amended numerous times over the ensuing decades. Those efforts

by previous Congresses and previous Presidents mean nothing if they allow the current President to unilaterally dispense with those statutes, unilaterally create a new immigration system, unilaterally create new employment and social welfare programs, and insulate the entire effort from judicial review.

Governor Abbott Receives Briefing On State Of Disaster AUSTIN – Following yesterday’s declaration of a state of disaster in Bosque, Clay, Denton, Eastland, Gaines, Montague and Van Zandt counties, Texas Governor Greg Abbott today visited the Texas State Operations Center (SOC) to receive a briefing on state resources being dispatched to areas impacted by inclement

weather. The Governor’s visit follows an elevated activation of the SOC to enable the rapid deployment of state resources announced on Friday, May 4th and a declared state of disaster by Governor Abbott on Monday, May 11th.

“A variety of agencies have come together as a team to ensure our fellow Texans weather this storm, just as we

have in every other challenge we’ve ever faced,” Governor Abbott said. “I’m proud of the first responders across the State of Texas who have protected life as we’ve faced these challenges. We will continue to work collaboratively with local officials to do everything we can to keep the people of Texas, their families and their communities safe.”

During the briefing, Governor Abbott was informed of the latest developments in the state’s coordinated response to this tragic weather event including search and rescue missions, ongoing medical assistance, local cleanup efforts, power/utility issue resolution and providing shelter to those who have lost their homes.

Attendees at the Governor’s briefing included the Department of Public Safety (DPS), DPS Texas Division of Emergency Management, Texas Education Agency, Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Texas Military Forces, Federal Emergency Management Agency and the National Weather Service.

With the current forecast indicating a possible continuation of inclement weather, the SOC – in coordination with the Texas Emergency Management Council – is continuing to monitor weather conditions and coordinate with the National Weather Service.

country to have their records tarnished by someone making a false claim. I am proud to sign this bill into law and I look forward to continuing to work with the Legislature to

protect all of our soldiers and veterans.”

Governor Abbott Signs SB 835 Into Law Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 835 (V. Taylor, R-Plano) into law to take effect September 1, 2015.

SB 835 increases the penalty for the offense of presenting a

fraudulent or fictitious military record. Governor Abbott issued the following statement: “The United States Military is one of the most revered institutions in the history of

the world. Anyone who would fraudulently claim to have served our nation honorably for their own personal gain should be held fully accountable for their actions,

and increasing the penalty for this illegal act is the right thing to do,” said Governor Abbott.

“Too many brave American men and women have put their lives on the line for our

Governor Abbott Challenges Federal EPA On Proposed Regional Haze Regulations Governor Greg Abbott submitted comment to the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Air Planning Section regarding the agency’s proposed “regional haze” rule and the its unlawful attempt to force a federal implementation plan on Texas in place of an already-developed state implementation plan.

“The EPA’s latest attempt to infringe on Texas’ state sovereignty is yet another example of an overreaching federal government run amok,” said Governor Abbott.

“The EPA’s proposed action is unlawful on multiple fronts, and perhaps most egregiously it would impose a $2 billion burden in compliance costs and threaten the reliability of Texas’ energy grid – without any discernable benefits.”

Governor Abbott’s comment was submitted to the agency in addition to comment from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) after the EPA proposed to partially disapprove Texas’ state implementation plan and instead force Texas to adopt a federal implementation plan

carrying a price tag of $2 billion.

In his comment, Governor Abbott exposed numerous reasons the EPA’s proposed action is unlawful and unjust, including: The EPA does not have the authority to regulate invisible haze – yet that is what they are attempting to do: “EPA’s proposed decision…would do nothing to improve visibility…The Clean Air Act gives EPA authority only over the ‘impairment of visibility’…The statue obviously does not give EPA the authority to regulate invisible haze.”

The EPA oversteps its statutory authority by imposing a $2 billion compliance cost on Texas: “[C]ost alone renders the FIP unlawful.

EPA has a statutory obligation to ‘take[] into consideration the costs of compliance.’”

The EPA’s proposed action arbitrarily discriminates against the State of Texas by imposing a different standard on Texas than it has on California. “It appears the EPA has devised one set of rules for States it likes and another set for States it dislikes…EPA’s

capricious discrimination violates the ‘fundamental norm of administrative procedure [that] requires an agency to treat like cases alike.’”

The EPA’s proposed action violates the Commerce Clause in the U.S. Constitution: “EPA concedes that the majority of ‘regional haze’ in Big Bend and the Guadalupe Mountains comes from nonregulated conduct…EPA cannot then turn around and regulate ‘regional haze’ on the theory that regulated conduct – like carbon emissions from coal-fired power plans – will have some effect on interstate commerce.”

The EPA’s proposed action is based on outdated data from 2009.

“Because EPA took almost six years to act on Texas’ proposed [state implementation plan], EPA did not have the up-to-date facts…if EPA had bothered to look, it would have discovered that the haziness conditions in Big Bend and the Guadalupe Mountains are much better today than Texas projected way back in 2009.”

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Water& elec. avail, nightly rentals OK. Great price! $29,999 Ea/$75,000 All *REDUCED* Property 026-027 : RIVER FRONT! Gorgeous oak and cypress trees, views of the mountains. $225,000 EA. POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING Property 028 : Frio River Place 1.51 acs. SUPER CLOSE to river. Water system& elec. Nice area. $75,000 POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING Property 033: 5.16 ac. lot near town. City water & elec.

Gorgeous views, paved roads, security gate. $84,900 Property 036: 8.65 acs. In Shady Oaks. Private yet minutes

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Electricity available. AG EXEMPT taxes!! Shady Oaks Subdv. $77,045 Property 044: 3.2 ac. lot w/gated entrance, paved roads, underground electricity and city water. Nice oaks & no cedar! $64,500 TERMS. Property 045-046 : Canyon Oaks/Concan lots. River access, elec./ water available. 1ac. $42,500 per lot Property 047: 1+/- ac. lot Mountain Valley in Concan.

Close to golf course, House Pasture, Frio. Rentals OK!!! $89,000 Property 048: Beautiful, heavily treed lot in The Ranch.

Oak, pecan & elm trees in abundance. 6.37 acs. Frio River access. $143,325 Property 052: 5+ acres just West of Leakey. Fronts on John Buchanan Rd. Bldg. site faces east and is ready to go! $52,500 Property 054:Riverfront lot in Concan. Rentals ok. Decades old hand-crafted stone staircase to river. Heartstone Subdv. $319,000 Property 063: Lovely 3⁄4 acre lot in Heartstone Subdivision.

One of the last remaining river access lots available! Get it NOW! $119.000 Property 064: Another beautiful lot in The Ranch! 5.76 ac.

Ag. Exempt taxes, river access, backs to larger acreage for privacy. $139,000 Property 066-068: 3 adjacent tracts in Deer Creek Estates— Rio Frio, TX. Beautiful homesites with views! 9-12 acs. $9,000 PER AC NICE!!

Property 074: 5.02 ac. lot in The Ranch in Concan. Ag. Exempt. Beautiful river access. Wonderful homesite! $108.000 PENDING Property 077: Seven 1 acre lots in Tierra Linda in Concan!

Beautiful, flat, easy to build. Close to golf & House Pasture. $79,000 each Property 078: 5+ ac. River Front lot in Rancho Real north of Leakey. West Frio frontage, no utilities. $89,000 NEWProperty 079: Great price for nice, flat 1 ac. lot in Tierra Linda subdv. In Concan. Rentals okay. $70,990 Property 081-83: 1-9 ac. lots in Concan. You have to see these lots. All utilities and VIEWS for miles. $39,500-$49,500--$55,500 ACREAGE Property 012: 20ac 13573 SH127. Great “do-it-all” property. Well, elec. meter, septic, portable building, fenced. Hunting ok$135,000 PENDING Property 015: 37.72 acs. of excellent hunting property.

3 sides fenced, has elec., water well, & home in need of repair. $155,000 REDUCED Property 025 : RR336 north of Leakey. 17+ acs. West prong of the Frio River on eastern boundary $222,000 Property 029 : 260 acs. +/- WILL DIVIDE Hwy. 337W frontage. Call Martin for all the details! $4250 per acre Property 030: Five (5) Spring Country hunting tracts totaling 68 acres. Will possibly divide. $153,000 Property 034: Scenic views from this 19 ac. tract just a mile east of Leakey. County rd. frontage, private well & electricity. $85,500 Property 035: 35 acs. of great hunting in Spring Country Ranch. Access to spring fed pool. 4x4 needed. No utilities. $104,940 PENDING Property 053: 25 acres in Hidden Hills, Center Point, TX—Kerr County. Gated, paved roads, beautiful homes!

Ag. Exempt! $230,000 Property 056: 105+ ac. Silverhorn Ranch. 1BD/1BA cottage. Great little hunting place with exotics! Edwards County. $230,000 Property 058: 39 ac. in Rancho Real. Big views and great hunting. 4x4 is a MUST to access this property. $79,960 Property 060: 125 ac. west of Leakey on Hwy 337.

Electricity on 2 sides. Frontage on highway and County Rd. $4,250 per acre Property 062:12+ acs. STUNNING views. Easy access.

West of Leakey. Elec available. Great homesite. $4,000 per acre NEWProperty 072: 108 acres w/large neighbors, gentle topography & easy access via Mitchell Ranch Rd. End of road privacy. $378,000 Property 076: 25+ AC @Reagan Wells. Elec available.

Gorgeous creek and swimming hole. No restrictions. Hwy. frontage. $282,238 Property 086: 26.69 acs. west of Leakey 6 miles. County Road frontage. Elec available. Rough to rolling terrain. $4,000 per acre COMMERCIAL Property 3-6: 1+ ac. Commercial lots Concan. Frontage on US HWY 83. All utilities available. MAKE OFFER!!! $139,000-$149,000 Property 018: 3/3 w/river front in Frio Pecan Farm. Great income producing rental home! $325,000 Property 020: RIVER RAGS ‘N RHINESTONES. Hwy 83 includes SIX acres of commercial land and building. $399,000 PENDING Property 031: Riverfront home in the Frio Pecan Farm! In rental pool. Lots of amenities. $269,000 Property 37 & 38: 2BD/2BA adjacent log cabins in Frio Pecan Farm. Income producing. All reasonable offers considered! $147,000 each Property 69: 2BD/2BA log cabin in Frio Pecan Farm.

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JAIL REGISTER May 3- May 9, 2015

KARNES,CHERRI AUTUMN, 34 W/F, CAMP WOOD, TEXAS, A/O CARR, VIOLATION OF PROBATION - THEFT BY CHECK,$2,000 SURETY BOND Real County Law Officers Bruce Carr, Sheriff Steven Castro, Deputy Sheriff Mark Cox, Deputy Sheriff Nathan Johnson, Deputy Sheriff Jim Wilson, Constable Corporal Jake Sanchez, DPS Highway Patrol Clint Graham, TPWD Game Warden Disclaimer: All print and other visual media is for informational purposes only. This information is considered public information under the Freedom of Information Act and the Public Records Act. Any indication of an arrest is not intended to imply or infer that such individual has been convicted of a crime. All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Randy L. Crispin ATTORNEY AT LAW 121 Oak Hill, Ste. 2 Leakey, Texas 78873 (next to Rolling Hills Medical)

830-968-1311 832-867-8195

The Real County Historical Commission May 16, 2015 @ 2 pm Senior Citizens Center, Camp Wood, Texas “100 Years of Agueros in Texas”

by Dr. Robert Aguero

Bandera Electric Co-op Leakey Business Center Hours Change

Beginning this week, the Leakey Business Center will be open on Tuesday and Thursday from 9a.m. to 3 p.m. and aclosed for lunch from 1 to 2 p.m.

We asking that our members be aware of any due dates, deliquent due dates and payment arrangement dates. Any payments or correspondence placed in the dropbox will be posted during business hours on Tuesday and Thursday. Payments may also be made over the phone by calling 866-226-3372, by calling the automated system number 855-423-2669 or online at https://ebiz.banderaelectric.com We apologize any inconvenience that this may cause our members.

HONOR MOM, DAD OR GRAD WITH A NAME PAVER AT THE REAL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY LEAKEY 12 X 12” (6 LINES) - $100 6 X 12” (4 LINES) - $50 ORDER FORMS AVAILABLE AT THE LIBRARY 225 MAIN STREET, LEAKEY

Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report May 3 - May 9, 2015 5/3/2015 @ • 944 responded to a residence on Chula Vista in Camp Wood for a burglary 5/4/2015 @ • 846 responded to Shandley Real Estate in Leakey for a burglary alarm • 1016 responded to the Laundry Mat in Leakey for a burglary 5/5/2015 @ • 1556 responded to a residence on West Third Street in Camp Wood for a welfare check • 2007 responded to a residence on Chalk Creek Road North of Leakey for a welfare check 5/6/2015 @ • 1218 responded to City Hall in Camp Wood for a disturbance • 1247 responded to Cedar Hills in Camp Wood for a fire

**********MEDIA RELEASE*********** Brune Charter School at Big Springs Ranch for Children,10664 N. US Hwy 83, Leakey, Texas,830-232-7101, announces the sponsorship of the Seamless Summer Food Program, free for all children age 18 years and younger, from June 15Th through August 7th.Breakfast will be at 7:15am and Lunch at 12:00pmin the school cafeteria. People who are eligible to participate in the program must not be discriminated against because of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, or political belief.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll-free (800)795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). The Big Springs Charter School and the USDA are an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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alarm (false alarm) 1822 responded to a residence on Ranch Road 337 in Camp Wood for criminal mischief 5/7/2015 @ 1300 responded to the Real County Sheriff’s Office to take a report of a stolen RV 5/8/2015 @ 808 responded to a residence on Patterson Creek road for a report of criminal mischief 2038 responded to US Highway 83 South of Leakey for a motorist assist 5/9/2015 @ 1349 responded to Ranch Road 336 North of Leakey for a motorcycle accident 1732 responded to a residence on Bayberry Lane in Camp Wood for a disturbance

PUBLIC NOTICE Brune Campus-Big Springs Charter School

ADMISSIONS AND ENROLLMENT: 830-232-7101 Big Springs Charter School, Brune Campus, offers Open Enrollment. Admission and enrollment of students shall be open to any person between the ages of 5 –26. Total enrollment shall not exceed the maximum number of students approved by the State Board of Education. Brune Campus admission policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, national origin, ethnicity, religion, disability, academic, artistic, or athletic ability, or the district the student would otherwise attend.

The school program will be open to visits and requests for information from any parents who feel that the program would benefit their children.

Brune Campus will serve student s regardless of their participation in a residential facility or program. Admission to any residential facility located in the charter school’s designated boundary is not contingent upon the student’s enrollment at the charter school (i.e. student admitted to the residential facility may choose to attend either the local ISD or the charter school).

ADMISSIONS APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, JULY 5, 2015 Registration requests for the following school year will be accepted starting the first week in April. New student admissions applicants will each be assigned a lottery number. If the total number of student admissions applications is higher than the capacity of the school, then during the second week of July, a lottery drawing will be conducted to determine the students who will be enrolled for the school year. The lottery drawing will be public and anyone will be invited to attend. The time and place will be announced to the public. If the total number of admissions applicants is not higher than the school capacity, then all students who registered will be automatically accepted for enrollment. Student admission applicants not picked through the lottery will be placed on an enrollment waiting list by order of admissions application.

EMS REPORTS

The Community Council of South Central Texas, Inc. (CCSCT) changed the Community Services office phone number for Uvalde, Real and Zavala Counties. The new phone number is (830)278-3699 to schedule an appointment. Services provided by the Community Services Division include: utility assistance, case management, tenant based rental, home programs, and information and referrals. Office hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00. CCSCT does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, family status or disability. Equal housing opportunity.

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Sabinal EMS, Inc. reports the following information press information.

“For April 2015 Sabinal EMS responded to a total of 18 dispatches. 18 patients seen.

6 received treatment but were not transported, 7 transported to Uvalde Memorial Hospital, 5 transported to Medina Regional Hospital. The all wheel vehicle was used on 04-27-15 during a weather event to remove 2 patients from a call out to a possible accident.

The State granted variance was used 7 time out of the 18 dispatches, and 8 days were covered using the variance.

Sabinal EMS, Inc. is currently operating under a variance granted by Texas Department of State Health Services. The law requires two certified personnel on the ambulance at all times. The variance allows Sabinal EMS, Inc. to operate out of compliance by allowing one non-certified driver and one certified technician.”

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

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Tristan Garay, the son of Rudy Garay and Cynthia Carmona has been involved in football, track, FFA, and FCCLA. He plans to attend Tulsa Welding School in Houston to obtain a welding and pipefitting degree.

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Leakey Eagle High School Cheerleaders for 2015-16 are - front row L to R: Heidi Hubbard, Karina Perez, and Destiny Solis; back row L to R: Brianna Webb, Sydney Jones (Cheer Co-Captain), Heidi Dugat (Cheer Captain), Jolee Cave, and Satera Perez.

Leakey Eagle Junior High Cheerleaders for 2015-16 are - front row L to R: Casey Jones and Aubree Glass; back row L to R: Maggie Phillips, Rylee Stewart, Emma Albarado, and Kalin Kerr.

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and boys’ teams each played 36 holes of golf against 12 opposing teams.

The Eagles team, consisting of Senior Carson Arthur, sophomores Quinten Pigg, Jake Gray, and Anthony Chavez, and freshman Haden Hart began course play on Wednesday morning against teams from Throckmorton, Happy, Bronte, Matador-Motley County, Lenorah-Grady, Munday, Moulton, Knippa, Blanket, and Marfa. The young Eagle team

played well, but came up short placing 11th. This is the team to watch, as they are young and have already made their 1st trip to State.

The more experienced Lady Eagles began their course play on Wednesday afternoon. As a team, Seniors Hayley Bates, Clair Glass, and Hailey Hart earned a spot at regionals for the 4th year in a row, and were making their 2nd run at state, while junior Alexis Webb and sophomore Maycee Webb were

there for the 1st time. Wink, Utopia, Matador-Motley County, Garden City, White Deer, Iredell, Sierra Blanca, Throckmorton, Higgins, Tioga, and Runge were the teams to beat. Wink took the State Champion spot by one stroke against Utopia who won 1st runner-up and the Lady Eagles secured the 2nd runner-up position with only thirty-three strokes behind Utopia over the two day cumulative tournament.

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Wednesday, May 13, 2015

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Lil’ Dribblers Season End Tournament

By Coach Brandy Sweeten

This past Friday, the N.C. Lil’ Dribblers season came to an end with the Champions Tournament. Several games were close, and the results were as follows. . . In Division I, the Pink Team came from behind to beat out a tough Ninja Turtle Team for first. In the Division II group, the Orange Cuties eliminated any surprises by beating a short-handed Pink squad for the gold. And in the oldest Division III teams, Team Yellow avenged a late-season loss to Team Pink to grab the gold. Also, fourth grader Michael Reyes and fifth grader Andres Carabajal won the free throw contests in their respective divisions near the close of the day. The Nueces Canyon Girls Athletics would like to thank all the volunteer coaches, book keepers, clock keepers, concession workers, and coach officials for their assistance all season in helping make this year one of the most successful Lil’ Dribblers seasons. A special thank you goes out to N.C. Principal Luci Harmon and Superintendent Kristi Powers for their extra help with the Division I players. We could not have had that age group without their efforts. Elementary students were able to get a basketball in their hands much more during the past six weeks, and in addition, over $2,500.00 was raised to help go towards 2015-2016 equipment and gear. Thanks for the community and school for coming together for this program’s success.

Lil’ Dribblers Week #6 This past Thursday, the N.C. Lil’ Dribblers completed their last night of regularseason competition before the Champions Tournament. There were no big surprises, but anything can happen on tournament day. In the youngest Division I group, Team Yellow showed much improvement and made some big buckets, but the Green Turtles were too much for them, winning 32-11. Next up was a close battle between a budding rivalry in Team Pink and Team Orange. In the end, Team Pink showed

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more overall hustle and secured their second seed with the 15 – 11 victory. In Division II play, the Orange Cuties were serious about remaining undefeated and grabbed their sixth win of the season beating Team Pink 17 – 6. Team Yellow ran into some foul trouble early and lost a defensive game to the Green Swish 6 -3.

Finally in the oldest Division III group, the Yellow Scorpions out-rebounded and out-ran the improving Green Hornets to win 26 -15. The final game of the evening

was another budding rivalry between the Orange Tigers and Pink Wildcats. The game saw several lead changes, but in the waning minutes, the Wildcats converted on baskets down the stretch to win 21 – 17. Win or lose, all teams look betterprepared for the Champions Tournament this Saturday beginning at 9:00 AM and running throughout the day. Teams play at their usual gyms. Good luck to all future Panthers. . .

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On April 24th the Nueces Canyon Kindergarten classes traveled to Rocksprings to visit the Devil’s Sinkhole and Visitor’s Center. At the Visitor’s Center the Park Ranger showed the kids a video of the Devil’s Sinkhole and the Bat Flight.

The kids concluded their visit at the Center with games and activities. Next, the classes traveled to the Devil’s Sinkhole where the Park Ranger showed the kids the Sinkhole, plants, rocks, and trees that grown in the area. Then the kids enjoyed a yummy sack lunch prepared by the cafeteria ladies and snacks that the parents provided. It was a beautiful day and we all enjoyed visiting the Devil’s Sinkhole and Visitor’s Center.

The Park Ranger and hosts were very accommodating and we appreciate all they did to make our field trip a success.

Athletics Physicals for 2015-2016 On May 20 the 2015-2016 Athletic Physicals with Dr. Todd has been scheduled.

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Nathaniel Shearer Day at Nueces Canyon CISD

By Superintendent Kristi Powers

Tuesday, May 5 was officially declared Nathaniel Shearer Day at Nueces Canyon CISD. Nathaniel is a senior and will graduate on May 22. Nathaniel is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Shearer. Nathaniel has been a member of the Panther Band; he has been part of several Sweepstakes bands and marched at the UIL State Marching Band Contest. Nathaniel has participated in Robotics and has been a key member of the FFA chapter.

He was a member of the Dairy Cattle team that advanced to state competition. Nathaniel was presented with a card from the faculty and staff and a video was shown in his honor. Nathaniel plans to attend Southwest Texas Junior College and major in Computer Information Systems.

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Nueces Canyon Succeeds at Regional UIL Academics

By Advisor Kathy Hicks

On Thursday, April 23, 2015 The Nueces Canyon High School UIL Regional Academic Team traveled to Blinn College in Brenham, Texas to compete at the Region IV, Conference A Academic Meet. It was a busy 2 days with a great turn out for Nueces Canyon. Ready Writing, Current Issues and Events, Poetry Interpretation and Prose Interpretation were the first events on the schedule starting at 8:00am. Grace White earned 8th place in Ready Writing and the Current Events team consisting of: Nathaniel Shearer, Jordan Phillips, Nick Delarosa and Micah Vernor earned 5th place team. Next up was the Poetry Interpretation competition where after prelims and finals, Emily Carnes earned 2nd place therefore advancing her to the State competition in Austin, Texas.

Another victory in Poetry Interpretation went to Cristian Franco where he earned 5th place. Prose Interpretation had 2 Nueces Canyon students competing, Gabby Irwin and Ozzie Watters.

After prelims and then finals Ozzie Watters earned 5th place. The Journalism contests were held mid-morning with News Writing

being first. NC had Nick Delarosa, Grace Burleson and Amanda White competing. Nick Delarosa earned 2nd place in News Writing therefore advancing him to the State competition in Austin, Texas.

Grace Burleson earned 7th place in News Writing. Next on the agenda was Feature Writing where Tyanna Schexnider and Emily Carnes competed. Tyanna Schexnider earned 5th place in that event. Headline Writing was then held. Vanessa Galindo earned 4th place therefore advancing her to the State competition in Austin, Texas as Alternate. The Social Studies team: Nick Delarosa, Ambor Hamilton, Ethan Tinsley and Kaity Johnson finished out the day earning 6th place team. The trip was a great success and fun was had by all. The 2015 State Academic Meet starts on Monday, May 25th and continues through Wednesday, May 27th. Congratulations to Nueces Canyon High School UIL Academic Team!!

May 8 is Ambor Hamilton Day at NCCISD

By Superintendent Kristi Powers

Friday, May 8 was declared Ambor Hamilton Day at Nueces Canyon CISD. Ambor has been accepted to San Antonio College and plans to major in education and become a teacher. Ambor will graduate from Nueces Canyon on May 22, 2015. She is the daughter of Mr. Simon Hamilton and Mrs. Sharron Hamilton.

Ambor has been involved in the one Act Play and has served as a manager for the Lady Panther basketball and track teams. Ambor is on the UIL Academic Team and advanced to Region on the Social Studies team this year.

NCCISD would like to congratulate Ambor and wish her the very best with her future!

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Ward II was the only ward with a runoff in the City of Sabinal election. There were a total of 13 early votes and a total of 42 voters who turned out Saturday to vote, making it a total of 55 votes cast. The result of the election is Trisha Schaefer Van Pelt 24 and Javier R. Flores 31. The election results must be approved by the City before Flores can be sworn in as Alderman.

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An Israeli court on May 6 sentenced an east Jerusalem Palestinian to 30 years in prison for his ten attempted murders.

The 50-year-old Aziz Oweissat was found guilty for his attempts which include an axe attack on an Orthodox Jewish man near Jerusalem’s Old City. Oweissat also detached gas pipes at several homes in the city with the intention to blow up Israeli citizens’ homes. His reasoning for the intended cruel acts was revenge for the actions of Israeli authorities at Jerusalem’s AlAqsa mosque compound. This site is holy to both Jews and Muslims, and was the major point of tension in the Holy City last year between Israelis and Palestinians, and the death count that continuously rose in response.

This one occurrence of an attempted murder is not the first to happen between Israel and Palestine, and those who paid any attention to the news stations on TV during

the summer months are no stranger to this civil disruption.

For a brief recap, Israel is the world’s only Jewish state, and Palestinians have a large Arab population and came from the land that Israel now controls.

The conflict that arose began because Palestinians wanted to establish a state by the same name on all or at least parts of the land. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict concerns who will earn control of the land and how much of it they will receive.

Israel is in control of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, which are two territories home to large Palestinian populations. Though there was peace between the two nations for awhile, since the land was controlled by Palestinian Authority but was under Israeli occupation, and these “settlers” sought out ways to deny the land to Palestinians. This, in July 2014, broke the peace treaty, and a war was started between Israel and Hamas, an Islamist fundamentalist party that controls Gaza.

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to build an independent state.

However, Palestine and Israel continue to fight over a “one-state solution”, which is the theory of the land becoming either completely ruled by Palestine, or completely ruled by Israel.

Those who are not involved in the conflict believe that this would cause more problems than it would resolve, and though it is not liked, it is becoming more liked due to demographic and political reasons. Palestinians, although they inhabited the land previously with a multicultural diversity, and with a Jewish population that grew in the 19th century, the peace began to fade away as far back as the late 1800s, when an extremist minority called the Zionists decided to colonize the land.

You would think that settlers would bring attractions and are generally a good sign, but the Zionists wanted to build a Jewish homeland, and the spot that they decided on was Palestine.

During Hitler’s rise, many Jewish settlers fled to Palestine, and though this initially caused no problems, it became increasingly clear that more of these same settlers wanted to claim the land as

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Oweissat is not right for what he did, and neither are the Palestinians nor the Israelis.

However, I will say that I do not blame Oweissat for defending his country and his mosque in possibly the only way that he knew. Palestinian Muslims have blamed Israeli Jews with taking over the Al-Aqsa compound, and this threat is severe to the Muslims since Jews are able to enter the site but not to openly pray there, and entry to the mosque is controlled by Israeli security forces. The conflict that arose during July has died down, but the Palestinians and the Israelis are still fighting over a piece of the land. Not only does this affect the whole population, it also affects the mosque, since Israeli attackers have been shot down by security forces.

Oweissat, along with most of his people, are fighting for their land and their religion in any means possible. I can’t say whether this is right or wrong, but I can say that those charged with attempts of murder from either Palestine or Israel should be charged with such.

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Wednesday, May 13, 2015

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Somewhere in the West

Bryan Shackelford

Harriet Ann Moore Page Potter Ames Her Tragic Life in Texas, Part 1 By Linda Kirkpatrick

You may have never heard of her but she did make her mark in early Texas. You hear and read the stories of the men who molded the state but you rarely hear about the women, I guess partially because women in early Texas were rare.

The women who followed their men into the wilds of Texas had to be strong to just survive and raise their families. Harriet Ann Moore Page Potter Ames was one of those women.

Some areas of her history are sketchy but her story is real.

Her life began in 1810 in the state of New York. The family, consisting of her parents and her two older brothers, began migrating south. Records show that they were in Davidson, Tennessee in 1821 as her mother died there that year. On February 14, 1829, Harriet married Solomon C. Page. There is a lot of discrepancy in her records though, beginning at the time of her marriage to Page. Some stories tell that she was married in New Orleans but I found copies of hand written records that verify she was married to Page in Davidson, Tennessee and she was 19 years old at the time.

Solomon Page was born in Mississippi in 1808. To say that he was a negligent character is putting it lightly. I have not found one good thing written about him. In her memoir, Harriet never mentioned him in a positive manner.

It appears that he was more interested in the betterment of himself than the responsibility of his wife and two children.

Harriet realized early on that she could not depend on Page for anything. She turned to herself and decided that life would only be what she made it.

Without her husband’s knowledge, for he was never home, she opened a little shop on Chartres Street in New Orleans. Records do not state the type of shop but from the stories and her memoir, I am guessing that it was a sewing shop. She moved the family into the little shop and her memoir states, “I had learned the sad lesson that I could neither look to him for help nor consider him in my plans for making a living.”

Her little world and her business soon ended the day that Page came in and announced that Texas was the place to be. He gave her a glowing, convincing report of all the advantages there and he promised her that he would work and that she could open a little store in Brazoria. Well, she reluctantly bought into his spin, packed all the precious belongings that she had purchased from the money her store had made and left for Texas. One of her positive thoughts was that her father and brother lived five miles from Brazoria. Upon their arrival there, Dr. Anson Jones met them and told her that her father was gravely ill and she needed to go immediately.

Reluctantly, she saddled up hating like heck to leave her precious belongs with her worthless husband. She and her kids followed Anson Jones, the future president of the Republic of Texas, to her dad’s bedside. Page had promised to stay with her possessions at the boat but again he lied. The next day her brother returned to the boat with a wagon to get her things. Late in the afternoon, the wagon arrived, empty with only Page and her brother on board. Page confessed that he had gambled all her things away. The air became hostile between Harriet, her brother and Page but she wanted her two babies to have their father, lout that he was.

Page settled the family in a log cabin in the middle of nowhere, several miles away from her father. He soon left, taking her last bit of money. He assured her that he would return in a couple of days with food. The one lone jar of black-eyed peas would have to hold them until he returned. Six days later, he came riding in without one bite of food. Page informed her that he had purchased clothes for himself. He had joined the Texian army and spent her money on the clothes he needed to wear while

serving. The war was beginning to slow boil and so was Harriet.

When Solomon joined the Texian Army, he left her alone one more time. She never went back to him and after the Battle of San Jacinto, she never knew nor did she care if he was alive or dead. The 1850 census records indicate that he was alive and well and living in Fort Bend, Texas at that time. Her only saviors were her neighbors. They brought her food and eventually moved her away from her isolation.

News of the Mexican army moving closer forced Harriet to make a decision to either take chances by staying or pack her children and leave. She decided leaving was her best option.

A man with a loaded meat wagon carried her young son on the seat beside him while she walked the nine miles to Camp Pollie carrying the baby.

She and her children were there alone at Camp Pollie. They knew no one and felt out of place. She had worn one of her best dresses. In her memoir, Harriet described her attire, “I will never forget that dress…It was a black silk, somewhat the worse for wear after my forced march over Texas prairies, and with it I wore a white crape shawl and a black velvet hat with trimmings of white satin ribbon and feathers.” This, no doubt, was the reason she caught the eye of a handsome army officer.

Colonel Hall and the handsome young devil, Colonel Robert Potter rode into Camp Pollie with orders that the people there needed to make their way to Velasco, Texas where a boat would be waiting to take them to the safety of Galveston Island.

The town of Velasco, founded in the 1830s, was an entry point for the early settlers coming to Texas by boat. After the Battle of San Jacinto, Velasco became the temporary capital of the Republic of Texas.

Harriet was at a loss as to what she should do. Everyone else at Camp Pollie prepared for the trek to Velasco but how could she walk that distance with her two children? She did not have to worry long. After a brief meeting with Colonel Hall, Colonel Robert Potter offered her a ride behind him on his horse while the two children would ride with a servant. She accepted the offer and was so to say, swept off her feet on a ride that would change her life forever and not always for the better.

Her trek on the Runaway Scrape was about to begin.

To be continued…

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The Uvalde de las Encinas Chapter members, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), meeting at The Huddle in Uvalde on Saturday, April 18th, were encouraged in the President General’s message, read by Jakelynn Crawford, to participate in more service projects as we celebrate 125 years of DAR. Last month the DAR Museum hosted a quilt symposium at DAR headquarters, which drew an international gathering of quilt scholars and enthusiasts to see the exhibit, Eye on Elegance: Early Quilts of Maryland and Virginia. The National DAR Day of Service will be on October 15, 2015.

The National Defense Report, read by Diane Dooley, discussed the United States Coast Guard, which operates as part of the Department of Homeland Security during peacetime and as a division of the U.S. Navy under a declaration of war by the Congress or if ordered by the President. Defense readiness is the homeland security mission of the Coast Guard. They must be ready to deploy in support of joint military operations at all times. Appropriately, “Semper Paratus,” which translated means “Always Ready,” is the motto of the Coast Guard. In addition, the Coast Guard is responsible for counterterrorism, and security and defense of our nation’s harbors, ports, and coastlines at all times.

Regent Betty Lawrence discussed the display of the Tribute to Vietnam Veterans planned for next year, and encouraged everyone to become motivated to help complete the local posters which will be sponsored by the chapter. A restored jeep will be featured in the lobby of the Uvalde library in July when the exhibit will be featured there. The Chapter goal is to give proper appreciation and honor to these service men and women.

In other business, new member Brenda Morales of Del Rio was sworn in and welcomed to DAR, and service certificates were presented to Malydaln Mitchell for twenty years as a DAR

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The Uvalde de las Encinas Chapter, will meet at The Huddle in Uvalde on Saturday, May 16th. The program will be the annual Good Citizens Awards to area high school seniors who have been good citizens in their schools. A graduating senior from schools in Uvalde, Pearsall, Del Rio, and Nueces Canyon will be recognized, and presented a pin, a certificate, and a $100 scholarship.

Members are encouraged to arrive early to order lunch and enjoy visiting before the meeting begins promptly at 11 a.m.

This organization meets on the third Saturday of each month. Any woman 18 years of age or older, regardless of race, religion, or ethnic Pictured are Regent Betty Lawrence presenting service background, who awards to Malydaln Mitchell and Billie Jean Davis (accepting the award for her daughter Teralea Jones. can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution is eligible for membership in DAR. For more information, contact Betty Lawrence at 830-2786163

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O B I T U A R I E S Sara Gaby Probasco Twilligear

Estelle Jacklin

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(March 6, 1934 - May 7, 2015)

Sara was born in Dallas, Texas. She resided in several places in Texas and Louisiana before settling with her family in Jackson, Mississippi. It was in Jackson that she met and married her high school sweetheart, Charley Fletcher Mills. Sara graduated from the University of Alabama with a bachelor’s degree in interior design.

Sara owned and managed several small business, including a catering business called Special Arrangements and a chain of Mexican restaurants under the Pedro’s brand. Sara was active in the Jackson Children’s Theater, both on-stage as an actress and behind the scenes, where she took part in directing and decorating the sets.

In 1979, Sara married George Donald Probasco and moved to Lubbock, Texas.

It was here that she began her hobby of making beautiful stained glass artwork.

In 1985, she and Don moved to Uvalde, Texas and opened a locksmith store called A-1 Lock and Key. Sara was an active member of the First Baptist Church and choir in Uvalde and was active in community theatre, among other local community organizations.

Following Don’s death, Sara married G. W. Twilligear in 2012 and became an active member of the Frio Canyon Baptist church in G.W.’s home town of Leakey, Texas. She also participated in the church choir.

Sara was an accomplished author throughout her life, both as a columnist for publications such as the Locksmith Ledger and as publisher of several books, including “Service With a Smile.”

Sara is survived by her husband, G.W. Twilligear; beloved son Steve, his wife Jan, their four children, Max, Amber, Noelle, and Charley; devoted daughter Brenda, her husband Gabriel, and their two loving sons Jacob and Peter; adoring brother Ewin Gaby.

Sara was preceded in death by her first husband Charley F. Mills, her grandson Stephen Lucas Prukop, and her beloved husband of 30 years, G. Donald Probasco.

Memorial service will be held at the Frio Canyon Baptist Church, located at 919 Hwy 83 South, Leakey, Texas. The service was held at 11 AM on Saturday, May 9.

Estelle Jacklin of Reagan Wells passed away on May 7, 2015 in Sabinal at the age of 81. She was born on March 6, 1934 in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada to James Henry and Genevieve (Liteplo) Kuz. She married Conrad Jacklin in Lexington Kentucky on December 14, 1964. She is survived by her sons, Ben Jacklin and wife Connie of Sabinal, Daniel Jacklin and wife Paula of San Antonio; daughter, Kelly Jacklin and fiancé Eric Lozano of San Antonio; and siblings, Victoria Grigg, Raymond Kuz and wife Beverly, Herbert Kuz and wife Shirley, Irene Estabrooks and husband Spencer, Dennis Kuz and wife Kathy, and Deborah Jongsma and husband Don. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and brother, Richard Kuz. Family visitation will be held on Friday, May 8, 2015 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A funeral service was held on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Reagan Wells Baptist Church with burial at the Heard Cemetery in Reagan Wells.

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Corner of Grace & Faith Comments or questions email: boydmins@gmail.com Series R #5 Continuing with the consequences of sin in the first dispensation; It happened just as the Lord God said it would, when Adam and Eve ate from the forbidden tree they acquired a knowledge of good and evil. And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons. Gen. 3:7 God also told Adam that the day he ate from the forbidden tree he would die. Gen. 2:17 The death God was telling Adam that he would suffer is two fold, a physical death of the body and a spiritual death “second death” unless accepted as righteous by God. But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murders, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.

Rev. 21:8 A list of consequences for the first sin is: 1. Hence forth; mankind would die a physical death. Gen.3:7 2. Unless accepted as righteous by God, mankind will experience a second death.

Rev. 21:8 3. Mankind was removed from paradise Gen. 3:24

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4. Woman shall endure sorrow in conceiving, and delivery of her children.

Gen. 3:16 5. Woman shall have desire for her husband.

I looked up the Hebrew translation for the word desire and it means “desire.” {If you had an innate desire that is not being fulfilled (loved, cared for, valued, lead) in a Godly manner, do you believe you would become depressed?} (Ever wonder why women have much more depression than men?)

6. The woman shall be ruled by the husband.

I looked up the Hebrew word for rule and it means to rule. The fact that God has given the husband charge of: the husband shall rule over the wife is not debatable. What is debatable is: A- What kind of ruler is he; Does he accept his responsibility of ruling in a Godly manner- and C-Is he a Godly example for his wife to follow.

Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ 1Cor. 11:1 7. In sorrow man shall eat all the days of his life. Gen. 3:17 8. The ground is cursed to produce thorns and thistles. Gen. 3:18 9. Man shall earn his food by the sweat of his brow. Gen 3:19 10. Before the sin they were naked and did not know sin. After Adam and Eve’s disobedience

to God, human behaviors and nakedness have created many kinds of sins. Sin and its causes have perverted a lot of things.

When each dispensation ended, God in His grace always left a remnant of believers to enter the next dispensation. As we study God’s Word and the ensuing dispensations the fact that God has always left a remnant will be clear. And, even today a remnant is being identified for the last dispensation, the Kingdom of Heaven. The understanding of God that mankind acquired in one dispensation is carried forward to the next dispensation. At the end of the first dispensation of “Innocence” or the Garden of Eden, the remnant was Adam and Eve. They knew good from evil. The “good” is obedience to God and “evil” is disobedience. While in the Garden of Eden, theyhad sinned. But God in His grace provided a way for their sin to be atoned for.

When Adam and Eve realized they were naked, they sewed fig leaves together to cover their sin. {See 1st scripture reference}. Since then mankind has been trying to cover (hide) their sins. And all to no avail. For the sake of two sinners God sacrificed animals and made clothing of skins to cover them. The very first things in this world to ever shed blood were animals that God scarified to cover man’s sins.

God created the blood sacrifice to atone for

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man’s sins. Unto Adam also and to His wife did the Lord God make coats of skins, and clothed them, Gen 3:21 That is the very thing God did when he sent His Son to be the sacrificed for our sins. It is our privilege to accept His sacrifice, our damnation to reject it. I cannot imagine the love God has for us in that while we were yet sinners, He would sacrifice His Son for us. I can imagine the fierce anger, the wrath God must have when people reject the sacrifice He gave.

One of the more popular ways of rejecting the sacrifice God made of His Son is to state “ there are numerous ways to heaven.” The Bible states: Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber.

John 10:1 And, Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14:6 So He drove out the man; and He placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life. Gen. 3:24 Through Jesus Christ and Him crucified we can enter into Paradise.

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US SECURITY THREAT—THE Pentagon raises security level on U.S. bases. A Pentagon spokesman said on Friday that the security level on U.S. military bases is at its highest level in nearly four years. The affected locations include National Guard posts, recruiting stations, and all bases and camps in the U.S. and its territory in the Caribbean.

While the Pentagon said the additional security was due to a general climate and not specific threats, one official speaking anonymously suggested that last weekend’s attack at a provocative Texas cartoon-drawing contest could encourage other attacks. (REUTERS) NORTH KOREA—North Korea claims it launched a missile from a submarine. If true, the launch violates U.N. sanctions and makes the country more of a threat. (TODAY) CAROLINAS—The Atlantic Hurricane Season begins early this year with Tropical Storm Ana scheduled to make landfall in the Carolinas early on Sunday, May 10th .(NWS) MILLIKEN, CO — The Hispanic owners of a barbecue restaurant in Milliken say they plan to host a “White Appreciation Day” next month.. What started as a joke is now on the calendar. Edgar Antillon and Miguel Jimenez recently purchased Rubbin Buttz BBQ on Broad Street. On June 11, they plan to offer a 10% discount to all white customers and no one else. “We have a whole month for Black History Month,” Antillon said. “We have a whole month for Hispanic heritage month, so we thought the least we could do was offer one day to appreciate white Americans.” (AP) Even though I am white, whatever that is as I am probably mutt, mixed Irish, German and English. I appreciate the thought of these gentlemen and their establishment. If more Americans were willing to think of others and not just themselves...GUARANTEED

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BALTIMORE—Lawyers for Baltimore police officers file motion for dismissal of charges. Attorneys filed a motion on behalf of all six Baltimore police officers charged in the death of 25-year-old Freddie Gray on Friday, asking that the case be thrown out because State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby moved forward with “overzealous prosecution” in the face of civil unrest. The motion alternatively called for Mosby to be removed or dismissed from the case, citing several possible conflicts of interest. (NBC) IRAQ—Dozens of prisoners dead, others escape in Iraq prison break. At least 30 inmates and a half-dozen guards are dead following a prison break in eastern Iraq, authorities reported on Saturday. Between 40 and 50 other prisoners managed to escape during the attack at Khalis prison; at least nine of the inmates had been convicted on terrorism charges, and some are reportedly members of the Islamic State. (AP) WHO—declares Liberia free of Ebola.

Liberia is Ebola-free, according to a statement from the World Health Organization on Saturday. The West African country has not discovered a new case of the disease in 42 days, twice the maximum incubation period of Ebola. Along with Guinea and Sierra Leone, Liberia saw thousands die from Ebola in an epidemic WHO called “the largest, longest, and most complex outbreak since Ebola first emerged in 1976.” (WALL STREET JOURNAL) NEW YORK—THE Judge declares

mistrial in Etan Patz murder case. One of New York City’s biggest missing child cases resulted in a mistrial on Friday, after a 12-person jury deadlocked in their decision whether or not to convict Pedro Hernandez, 54, after three weeks of deliberation. Hernandez confessed to kidnapping and murdering Etan Patz, who was six years old when he disappeared on his way to school on May 25, 1979. (AP) PAKISTAN—Ambassadors to Pakistan from Norway, Philippines killed in helicopter crash as a Pakistani military helicopter crashed on Friday morning during a tourism flight over the country’s Naltar valley, killing Leif Larsen and Domingo D. Lucenario, Jr., the ambassadors from Norway and the Philippines, respectively. Several other passengers, including the wives of the ambassadors to Pakistan from Malaysia and Indonesia, also died in the crash, while two more diplomats survived and were rushed to a medical facility. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was traveling in a separate aircraft, which returned to Islamabad. While members of the Pakistani Taliban branch claimed responsibility, eyewitnesses said the helicopter was not targeted, and government officials cited “a technical fault” for the crash. (TIME) EGYPT—Egyptian court sentences Hosni Mubarak to three years in jail, A retrial of former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak and his two sons came to a close on Saturday, as an Egyptian court sentenced the men to three years in jail on corruption charges. It was not immediately clear whether the time that Mubarak and his sons, Gamal and Alaa, have already spent in jail will negate an actual new prison term for the three men. Mubarak was toppled from power during the Arab Spring uprisings of 2011, after ruling Egypt for 30 years.

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GARLAND TEXAS SHOOTING In Garland Texas in the Curtis Culwell Center of the Garland ISD on May 3, 2015 there was an Art Exhibit sponsored by the American Freedom Defense Initiative. The featured event was a contest for cartoon depictions of the Prophet Muhammad.

FBI director James Comey told the media that the FBI had warned the local police with a bulletin and photo of one of the shooters, Elton Simpson.

Social media was abuzz weeks before the event, which invited artists to draw illustrations of Muhammad. FBI and Homeland Security warned law enforcement agencies across the country that it was at risk of being targeted by Islamic extremists.

BC News says ISIS followers were calling for attacks leading up to the Garland event. Some examples of those are, “The brothers from the Charlie Hebdo attack did their part. It’s time for brothers in the US to do their part,” one supporter wrote.

Another, “Brothers in Garland Texas- Please go to there with your weapons, bombs or with your knives.

I heard the family of one of the shooters, on NBC News stating that he had slowly withdrawn from the family. They described him as funny and sweet and a good father to his 8 year old son. It’s hard to believe a man like that could wind up with an assault rifle in his hand shooting at his fellow Americans. Yet that is exactly what happened!

Garland police spokesman Officer Joe Harn said that

additional security had been acquired for the event, and a plan had been in place involving the FBI for months. Organizers of the event paid $10,000 to have extra officers on hand.

According to Officer Harn, the two men pulled up to the event in a car, immediately got out with assault rifles and began shooting at a police car that was parked next to a barricade. Garland Independent School District police Officer Bruce Joiner was hit, but suffered non-life threatening injuries. Harn said a single police officer initially subdued Simpson and Soofi, but that after his initial shots, SWAT officers also opened fire, killing both men outside their car.

FBI director Comey said the Texas plot is a dramatic example of the changing nature of the terror threats. “Only a few years ago, if someone wanted jihadist propaganda, they would have to go find it on the Internet. Now he says the ISIS message is being pushed into the pockets of people who are interested in it through social media. “It’s recruiting and tasking at the same time. The old distinction between inspiration and direction is no longer relevant.” Comey said. “I know there are other Elton Simpsons out there,” Comey said. Finding them, however, is a “very hard task,” he said. Investigators can follow messages that are posted on public twitter accounts. But ISIS recruiters are steering people off Twitter into encrypted forums, which the government cannot see. It’s

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The Associated Press reports that the Sunni extremist group goes on to warn the United States that more attacks are coming. The wire service adds: “The statement did not provide details and it was unclear whether the group was opportunistically claiming the attack as its own.

It was the first time the Islamic State, which frequently calls for attacks against the West, had claimed responsibility for one in the United States.”

Buck Revell, a former head of the Dallas FBI office, praised Garland’s handling of the situation. “Garland did a terrific job,” said Revell, a terrorism expert. “Obviously, they were concerned, because there rumblings on the Internet about ‘It’s time for the brothers to come out and show these people they can’t say anything about the Prophet or about Islam.’” Revell, like many others, says this won’t be the first or the last attempt of those trying to violently stifle free speech. He rejected the criticism of those who say the Garland school district shouldn’t have allowed the use of its facility for the event. “If you can’t host an effort where there’s going to be open speech and debate about controversial issues, then we’ve already lost our freedom,” he said.

“They’ve won without having to put forward their agenda on a legitimate basis, much less on an illegitimate and violent basis.

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Tterrorist recruiters “going dark” was the subject of a Senate Homeland Security committee hearing on Thursday.

“When they go dark, it’s harder to track them,” J.M. Berger, a non-resident fellow and expert on U.S. relations with Islamic countries at the Brookings Institution, told senators. The other issue that complicates tracking terrorists on social media is that companies have become more aggressive in shutting down those types of accounts, Berger said. When accounts are suspended, it’s tougher to track the people behind the account. However, Americans aren’t likely to support government monitoring of their social media accounts, given the backlash against the surveillance of phone records.

A federal appeals court ruled against the National Security Agency’s bulk collection of telephone call information on Thursday, completely rejecting the government’s legal justification for the program.

“The appetite in the country probably isn’t open to…the FBI backing up thousands and thousands and thousands of social media accounts,” Berger said.

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GRANNY’S KITCHEN BACK TO BASICS... LATE SPRING QUICK COOKS Outside working, Baseball games, school functions... this is a busy time of year for everyone.

Finally able to enjoy the patio or porch....sandwiches are the answer! Here are some easy whip-ups that are sure to please rather you are wanting a light lunch or a quick dinner. Enjoy!

PORK AND CUCUMBER SANDWICH

1 pound boneless pork loin 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper kosher salt and black pepper 1 cucumber, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons brown sugar 1/3 cup mayonnaise 4 Portuguese rolls, split Heat oven to 450° F. Season the pork with the cayenne and 1⁄4 teaspoon salt. Roast on a rimmed baking sheet until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center reaches 145° F, 20 to 25 minutes; thinly slice. Meanwhile, combine the cucumber, vinegar, oil, brown sugar, and 1⁄4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper in a medium bowl and marinate until the pork is done. Divide the mayonnaise, pork, and cucumber among the rolls.

SMOKED SALMON SALAD SANDWICH

Mix freshly roasted salmon with smoked salmon for a delicious filling that’s not overpowering.

Bonus: The salmon mixture can be made up to 3 days in advance.

8 ounces skinless salmon fillet 6 ounces smoked salmon, chopped 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup chopped celery 1 tablespoon chopped chives 1 tablespoon chopped capers 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest black pepper lettuce leaves 8 slices pumpernickel bread Heat oven to 450° F. Roast the salmon fillet on a rimmed baking sheet until cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes; let cool, then flake. Combine the smoked salmon, mayonnaise, celery, chives, capers, lemon zest, flaked salmon, and 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Divide the salmon salad and lettuce leaves among the bread.

BEETS, SPINACH AND GOAT CHEESE

Don’t knock it till you try it! The combination of flavors is amazing 4 small beets 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 bunches spinach, trimmed (about 12 cups) kosher salt and black pepper 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 4 ounces goat cheese 1/4 cup chopped raisins 4 whole-wheat rolls, split Heat oven to 450° F. Wrap the beets in a large piece of aluminum foil and bake until easily pierced with a paring knife, 35 to 45 minutes.

Let cool, then, using a paper towel, remove the skins. Thinly slice. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add as much spinach as will fit in the skillet. Season with 3⁄4 teaspoon salt and 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, tossing frequently and adding more spinach when there is room, until just wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the vinegar. Meanwhile, combine the goat cheese, raisins, and 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Divide the sliced beets, spinach, and goat cheese spread among the rolls.

TOMATO ACON AND GARLIC MAYO SANDWICH

My favorite! Upgrade a standard BLT with a garlicky yogurt sauce and sliced avocado.

8 slices bacon 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon chopped oregano 1 small clove garlic, minced kosher salt 2 beefsteak tomatoes, sliced 1 avocado, sliced lettuce leaves 8 slices white sandwich bread, toasted Cook the bacon in batches in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, 12 to 15 minutes. Combine the yogurt, oregano, garlic, and 1⁄4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Divide the bacon, garlic mayonnaise, tomatoes, avocado, and lettuce leaves among the bread.

FRENCH HAM AND CHEESE

A mixture of chopped cornichons, butter, Dijon mustard, and fresh tarragon gives this ham and cheese sandwich a French twist.

1/3 cup finely chopped cornichons 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons chopped tarragon black pepper 8 ounces sliced deli ham 4 ounces Comté or Gruyère, sliced 1 large baguette, split Combine the cornichons, butter, mustard, tarragon, and 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Spread the pickle mixture on the baguette. Top with the ham and cheese. Cut into 4 sandwiches.

Chicken, Sprouts, and Provolone Sandwich Ingredients 4 sesame bagels, split and toasted 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard 2 rotisserie chicken breasts, sliced 8 slices provolone (about 4 ounces) 1 cup sprouts Directions Heat oven to 450° F. Top the bagel bottoms with the mustard, chicken, and provolone.

Bake on a rimmed baking sheet until the cheese is melted, 4 to 5 minutes.

Top with the sprouts and bagel tops.

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· #50 – 3 BD/2 BA Brick Home, large kitchen & open living/dining area w/high ceilings, new metal roof $145,000 · #27 – Frio River & Leakey Springs Park access. 2.6 AC w/Owner Finance 20% dn., 10 yrs, 5% Now $119,000 · #49 – 92.38 AC Riverfront, cabin, water well, electricity, huge trees $9500 P/AC · #48 – 82.5 AC off Hwy 41 Exotic Game Ranch $247,560 · #58 – 3.4 Acres scenic Hwy 337, well, elect. $75,000 · #75 – 10.88 AC Home, guest cabin, access 50 AC spring-fed park $275,000 · #8 – Frio Riverfront in pristine Concan, Heartstone #8, paved street, underground elect., water system, vacation rentals allowed $319,000 · #66 – 102.9 AC Hunting prop., may divide $180,093 · #24 – Beautiful Frio River, 4 bedroom 3 1⁄2 bath Home, 3.54 AC, Garner Park area $675,000 REDUCED $595,000 · #72 – RiverTree 1.24 AC Frio River Access, treed tract w/great building site $82,500 · #71 – Twin Forks tract w/2 BD/2 BA mobile w/lg deck, storage shed $79,000 · #31 – 7 AC w/outstanding views, 3/2 Home overlooking spring-fed lake which is part of 50 AC park for Roaring Springs $229,000 · #67 – Great Commercial Opportunity! 45.37 AC fronts 1 of the 3 sisters scenic motorcycle routes, seasonal springs $453,700 · #15 – 6.3 AC joins Nueces River, Rio Nueces Ranch near Chalk Bluff $39,500 · #62 –1.2 AC Frio River Access, Frio River Place Blk IV Lot 9, gated area, water/elect. avail. $70,000 PENDING · #29 – 23.57 Acres near Leakey off Hwy 337 E., city water, electricity, cabin $150,000 · #51 – Lovely country 2 bedroom, 1 bath home located in middle of 3 acres with Frio River access. Minutes to Garner State Park $265,000 · #4, #38 – Pecan Village – 2 adj. tracts, joins Nueces River, huge trees $30,000 each · #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 · #47 – Lot 2 VV 3.95 AC, water, elect., gated community, minutes to Frio River, between Concan-N-Garner State Park $55,500 · #12 – Frio Riverfront 5+ AC tracts, Prime Location, Nightly Rentals OK $295,000 each · #7 – 5.44 AC Frio Riverfront, elect. meter pole, min. restrictions, No HOA $159,900 · #35 – 1.01 AC Concan/Garner State Park area, underground elect., water system, scenic views. VV #54 $61,500 · #76 – 1688 AC Great corporate retreat, 7 BD/6 BA home, lodge, foreman’s house, airstrips, springs, creek REDUCED $5,600,000 · #65 – 44.372 AC Great home place, easy access, Agr. Valuation, great views $288,418 · #70 – 201 AC+/- 15 min. to Fredericksburg, Darling 2/1 German Home $840,000 · #13 – 5.62 AC Tract 22 Roaring Springs, access 50 AC park, elect. pole $45,000 · #17 – NUECES RIVER ACCESS, 2+ AC Homesite tracts, water, elect. & phone avail., Gated Comm. $55,000 · #26 – RiverTree, Access Frio River Park, 1.87 AC (Owner/Assoc. Broker) $69,995 · #64 – 3.58 AC Homesite, Hwy 83 front, water, elect. avail. $47,000 · #69 – 26.6 Acres near Leakey, well, elect., pond, scenic homesite $179,000 · #74 – Frio River Access thru 2 parks, Twin Forks. Water & elect. avail. $27,000 PENDING

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

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Roberts Family Band”

Appearing at:

Leakey First United Methodist Church Leakey, Texas Sunday, June 7, 1:30 This band is from Charlotte, Texas and have performed in churches and events throughout Texas.

Rori and Retta, the fiddlers are both contest winners in this years Strawberry Festival Fiddle Contest in Poteet, Texas.

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2015 LEAKEY LIONS CLUB RAFFLE

Mary Kay Windham, Broker 664 S US Hwy. 83 Leakey, Texas 830-232-4408 office 830-374-7901 cell

DRAWING MAY 23, 2015 $5 EACH TICKET OR $20 FOR 5 TICKETS

Tickets available at First State Bank of Uvalde, Leakey Branch, Hondo National Bank, Tri-Canyon Branch and Hill Country Herald or any Lion!

GRAND PRIZE: Vizio 42” HD TV

CATCH A LION AND GET A TICKET!!

2ND PRIZE: $350 WALMART GIFT CARD

$350 4TH PRIZE: MASTER FORGE GAS GRILL FROM LOWE’S KERRIVLLE

3RD PRIZE: Yeti Cooler sponsored by Happy Hollow Outfitters

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING LOCAL CHARITIES THRU LEAKEY LIONS CLUB!!

WE SERVE

SEE MORE LISTINGS AND PICTURES AT WWW.HIGHPLACESREALTY.COM NEW LISTING: AFFORDABLE LOT WITH FRIO RIVER ACCESS in gated Twin Forks.

This wooded .4 of an acre has access to central water and two Frio River park areas. RV’s are permitted and can be left on the lot if all utilities are in place. $23,000.

NEW LISTING: 5.02 ACRES, NOT IN A SUBDIVSION WITH NO RESTRICTIONS AND NO HOA! Gorgeous large oak trees grace this lovely tract of land, surrounded by large acreage. Located just a few miles out of town with rolling terrain, and many pretty building sites, there just are not many like this one! $75,000.

NEW LISTING: TWO ADJACENT LOTS IN EMERALD OAKS, with access to city water and eventually sewer. Each lot is .62 of an acre and you can buy one or two. Close in with easy access and good restrictions, Emerald Oaks is a small but lovely subdivision. $19,500. each NEW LISTING: 5.32 ACRES with gorgeous views just a few miles west of Leakey. Access from a county road this hillside acreage has good building sites providing views to the south and east. Taxes on the land are incredibly low and sensible restrictions are in place. $54,900.

1.1 ACRE, with water hookup, electricity, fenced on two sides, cleared for building and access to two Frio River park areas! $39,900.

44.94 ACRES, good hunting, elec, septic, two rv’s on concrete pad under shed, with extra storage room, washroom, interior roads, feeders, traps, water hauler and 1600 gallon storage tank. It is a gorgeous drive to the property. Bring the wife, she will be happy here! $169,000.

2.1 ACRES with access to gorgeous Frio River, 2BR/2B mobile, furnished and rv hook up, huge Pecan trees, park like setting! This is a perfect multifamily vacation spot! Within walking distance to the Frio! REDUCED $99,000.

20 ACRES NEAR TARPLEY, with beautiful home and lots of special touches, seasonal creek frontage, large trees and hillside with great views.

Unique guest home with large outdoor shower. You must see this special place! $430,000.

16 +/- ACRES, south of Leakey with long, spectacular views, 3BR/2B manufactured home with covered front and back decks, carport, and portable metal building. $159,000. CONTRACT PENDING 1.01 ACRES IN VALLEY VISTA, gorgeous long views to the east, access to central water, paved roads, underground electricity, pond, 35 acres wilderness area, clubhouse and pool! $49,500.

7.23 ACRES IN VALLEY VISTA, great views, easy build with access, to central water system, underground elec., paved roads, pond, 35 acres wilderness area, clubhouse and pool! $55,500.

1.O1 ACRES IN VALLEY VISTA jaw dropping views to the west, access to central water, paved roads, underground elec., pond, 35 acres wilderness area, clubhouse and pool! $39,500.

GORGEOUS 22.85 ACRES with jaw dropping views. Recently remodeled 3BR/2B home with two living areas, and covered front porch. If you are looking for a home with a view and acreage to roam around on and hunt, this is the place for you! REDUCED $250,000.

4.39 ACRES in desirable River Tree development just south of Leakey.

ADVERTISE

by Lion Johnnie Jackson

As the sun rose on Saturday, May 2nd, nine local Leakey Lions Club members and their spouses ventured out to Kerrville. They joined 390 other Lions from all over Texas

Gated River Tree provides paved roads, central water system, pavilion and rv area along with a beautiful stretch of the Frio River complete with the Lombardy Dam. This property is completely fenced with elec, water hookup, 2 rv hookups, and septic in place. All ready to enjoy with views of surrounding hills. REDUCED AND PRICED TO SELL AT $89,000.

DARLING ROCK HOME, on almost one acre, conveniently located across from the post office and near shopping. 2BR/1B with covered front and back porch, utility room, small shed, privacy fencing and wet weather creek. Has been used as a weekly rental so income potential is there! $137,000. SOLD! GOOD VISIBILITY, GREAT LOCATION, in Concan, and close to Garner State Park, Frio River and golf course. These two, 2BR/1B cabins are currently used as weekend rentals. New plumbing, new septic, new wiring on one of the cabins and new pump and pump house! Large Oaks can be enjoyed from your covered front porchs! $195,000.

ONE OF A KIND vacation camp in desirable River Tree. This 1.4 acres boasts rock main home with 2 bedrooms, 2 loft areas and living, there is a separate bath house and camp kitchen area, and a rv hook up, all nestled under huge Pecan trees with beautiful views. You will only be a short distance from a very nice river park area and have access to pavilion, paved roads and central water. Lots of handcrafted touches on this one!

REDUCED $195,000.

LOTS OF BANG for the buck on this large 3BR/2B brick home situated in a very nice development within Leakey proper. Large metal rv barn with workshop, fenced back yard with another large shop that would be any man’s dream come true. It has wide covered front porch, firepit, and outdoor kitchen and could easily be converted to a mother-in-law quarters.

Manicured yard, large screened in porch on the main home, huge master suite, the list goes on and you must see to appreciate! REDUCED $239,000.

1.77 ACRE, within walking distance to the Frio park area. Availability of central water and paved roads makes this a perfect spot for vacationing!

REDUCED $75,000.

DO THE MATH! ..7 OF AN ACRE, WITH FULLY FURNISHED AND EQUIPED 2500+ SQ. FT.RESTAURANT. Highway 83 frontage with good visibility! Reduced and priced to sell at $110,000.

1 ACRE, completely fenced, fruit trees, shed, energy efficient 2BR/1B home, long views, wrap-a-round deck, comes tastefully furnished! $195,000.

COMMERCIAL BUILDING DOWNTOWN LEAKEY! Two story, with leased restaurant downstairs and offices upstairs! Offices space upstairs could be easily renovated to be living quarters! Move to Leakey and make a living! $325,000.

1.18 ACRE, access to 1 mile Frio River and 130 acres! All utilities in place, great views! REDUCED $85,000.

COZY CABIN on 6 acres, access to lake, creek, deep swimming hole. $129,000.

TWO ADJACENT LOTS, with access to the Frio River! $45,000. Each 8.09 ACRES, located north of Leakey with Hwy. 83 frontage, unequipped well, nice mix of terrain, large Oaks, easy access, good restrictions to protect your investment. mixed terrain $109,080. With owner financing available.

to participate in the Texas Lions Camp clean up. This was the last weekend out of three work weekends making a total of 1500 volunteers from the state maintaining the 66 year-old Texas camp.

This summer some 1500 children will attend one of eight one week sessions of fun, teamwork and education. For 66 years Texas Lions Camp has provided camping experience at no charge, to children with medical conditions. This includes separate week sessions for children with physical disabilities, down syndrome, and diabetes 1.

This small community group served Leakey proudly. Organizer Lion Johnnie Jackson

was accompanied by Lions Alec Strauss, Ed Mack, Clay Atchison, and John Patrick.

Together they spent the day outdoors trimming trees, branches and obstacles to make safe and clear paths for the summer 2015 hikers and horseback riders. They were joined on this heartfelt day by their spouses Carol Mack, Janet Atchison, Sandi Patrick and Debbie Jackson.

If you have or know of a child age 7 to 16 that would qualify and enjoy this experience in 2016, you may visit www.Lionscamp.com for more information or contact Johnnie Jackson at 830–232–4540

Miles James American Legion Post 489 Receives Grant

by Hazel Pendley

IN THE HERALD! CALL TODAY FOR YOUR AD 830.232.6294

PURVEYORS OF FINE FARM AND RANCH PROPERTIES THROUGHOUT TEXAS Our brokerage firm represents both buyers and sellers; bringing our combined knowledge, resources and expertise to bear on behalf of our clients.

WWW.REPUBLICRANCHES.COM San Antonio & Leakey Charles Davidson-Agent cmd@republicranches.com

888-726-2481 Hondo Mark Matthews-Broker matthews@republicranches.com Houston Jeff Boswell-Broker bos@republicranches.com

Dallas Bryan Pickens-Broker pick@republicranches.com

Water Well Drilling • Solar Pump Systems • Complete Water Systems

WILSON WELL SERVICE Duane Wilson P.O. Box 1272, Leakey, Texas 78873 Lic.#54947WLPK Office 830.232.6747 Cell 830.486.6768 Home 830.232.6682

LAGUNA MONUMENT CO. 4139 Hwy. 90 East Uvalde, Texas 78801

Billy Welch Office 830-278-5261 Cell 830-591-6367 J.D. Martinez, Commander Post 489, with gift cards from The Home Depot Foundation. The Miles James American Legion Post 489 has been fortunate enough to be awarded a $5000 grant from The Home Depot Foundation to assist with the remodeling of the Legion Hall. We sincerely appreciate the assistance the Foundation shows to veterans and the continued support of said veterans.

PARKVIEW GENERAL STORE Located at

PARKVIEW RIVERSIDE RV PARK 2561 County Road 350 Concan, Texas 78838

www.lagunamonument.com

COUNTYWIDE AIR & HEAT Have Your A/C System Inspected! for the SUMMER months to cut down on

HIGH Electric Costs!!!!

Karan Patterson

(ACROSS RIVER FROM GARNER)

• Propane - bottles & RV’s filled 365 days a year • Full service convenience store • Open year ‘round • Large event facility • Tables & chairs for rent • Full line of river gear • Tube Rentals • Firewood, ice, groceries, sundries

830-232-4006 877-374-6748 toll-free or visit our website @ www.ParkviewRiversideRV.com

“Let Us Help You Select An Appropriate Memorial”

Franchisee 25743 Hwy 55 Barksdale, TX 78828 Tel 830.234.3333 Fax 830.234.3332 karan.patterson@hrblock.com www.hrblock.com

“SERVICE IS WHAT WE DO!!”

LEAKEY AUTO SUPPLY

830-232-4555

Mike Hurley

TACLB006073

Vehicle Lockout JIM AND TAMMIE ALBARADO

Owners

YOU’LL FIND IT AT CARQUEST

AND WRECKER SERVICE Hwy. 83 N. & 1st Street

Leakey, Texas 78873 Ph. (830) 232-6656 Res. (830) 232-6983 Cell (830) 374-7866

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Classified Ads

The Hill Country Herald P.O. Box 822 Leakey, TX 78873 Phone: 830-232-6294 editor@hillcountryherald.net

DEADLINE MONDAY 5:00 p.m.

ONLY 20 CENTS PER WORD!!!

EMPLOYMENT

HIRING SEASONAL HOUSE KEEPERS

Seven Bluff Cabins, located at the third river crossing, CR 348 Concan, is now hiring seasonal house keepers to begin work on May 1, 2015 and continuing through the summer and possibly longer. A very competitive hourly rate is offered. Please contact Mrs. Debbie Nalley at 830 232 5260 for an interview.

Professional Parent Hill Country Youth Ranch is searching for Houseparents to help guide and inspire abused children. Positions are open on our campuses near Kerrville and Leakey.

Couples or singles. Room and board, benefits, and training provided.

Call 830-367-6111 or email contact@youthranch.org. EOE

HELP WANTED There is an opening at TEXAROME (Cedar Mill) for a Plant Operator. No particular skill necessary.

Must be mechanically inclined and familiar with machinery and equipment.

Must be willing to work any shift. Flexible hours.

Good pay. Very steady job. We will train you.

Apply in person at TEXAROME, Leakey, Texas: (830) 232-6079, texarome@texarome.com.

An equal opportunity employer.

HELP WANTED Mama Chole’s Leakey, Texas Kitchen Staff Apply in Person, Hwy. 83 Downtown, Leakey,Texas

WANTED

Bi-lingual office clerk. (EnglishSpanish). Must be computer literate, with some accounting skills, and good smarts for general office tasks. Male or Female OK. Will receive excellent international training for your future career. Leakey area residents preferred. Apply in person at Texarome Inc. Call 830 279 2944 for appointment.

HELP WANTED DISHWASHER, COOK and WAITSTAFF POSITIONS AVAILABLE APPLY IN PERSON MILL CREEK CAFE LEAKEY, TEXAS

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

Help Wanted

part-time from mid May through August. Must be able to work weekends. Apply at River Rags N Rhinestones in person on Monday or Tuesdays, 985 Hwy 83, Leakey Texas

FOR SALE

WE PAY A CASH REWARD OF

FOR SALE 1994 F-350 Double Cab Dually 7.3 Turbo Diesel 133,000 miles $5,000 call 830-232-4811

Going Out of Business! 50% off sale! May 19, 20, 21 and May 26,27, 28. Antiques & Collectibles. THE MALL, located on the west side of the square Rocksprings, TX. For info 830-591-8632.

FOR SALE

WANTED

YORKIES * AKC * MALE & FEMALE 3 MONTHS OLD- 1ST SHOTS $400 EACH 830-597-4292

Wanted: approximately 5 to 10 acres with live water on property or 20 to 40 acres with no live water for weekend getaways. Properties may be improved or vacant but must have a water well and no or minimal restrictions (no HOA). Please email information about properties to bo@fidelitypartners.net or call Bo at 210-378-3333 (Buyer is a real estate broker)

CROSSWORD PUZZLE Across 1. Institute legal proceedings against 4. Junk e-mail 8. Hoodlum 12. Hex 13. Type of cabbage 14. Wading bird 16. Not in favor of 17. Golf club 18. Bird of prey 19. Spiritual being 21. Refuse to acknowledge 23. Physically skilful 24. Sheep 25. Woodwind instrument 27. Beam 29. Scheme 30. Worthless or oversimplified ideas 31. Cutting tool 34. Brash 37. Ancient German alphabet character 38. Pool stick 39. Corrode

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72. Of long duration Down 1. Tendon 2. Undo 3. Way out 4. Snow runner 5. Minister of religion 6. Solitary 7. Bill of fare 8. Definite article 9. Intoxicating 10. Exhort 11. Outdoor game 12. Semiprecious gemstone 15. Mesh 20. Part of an egg 22. Food from the husks of cereal grains 26. Larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf 28. Primate 29. Domestic companion 30. Breed of dog 31. Evidence of past injury 32. Nimbus 33. Seven days

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34. Pack to capacity 35. Polynesian rain dance 36. Catch sight of 37. Operated 40. Gardening tool 41. Constrictor 43. Used in varnishes and sealing wax 44. Detail 45. Beer 46. Triton 49. Very fast tempo 50. Astound 51. Freshwater fish 52. Danger 53. Ameliorate 54. Orderly 55. Tatter 56. Belonging to us 57. Examination by word of mouth 59. Betting ratio 61. Circle of light around the sun or moon 63. Was ahead of the others 65. Small cask or barrel Answers page 7

$70

for every DEAD (Dry) ton you drag in;

$62

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

Go get ‘em!

logs, 4’’ across and bigger on any pickup)

Call the Cedarmill for more info at: (830) 232-6079

REAL ESTATE

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

Exposure is what it’s all about, Properties that we market are placed in a total of 5 multiple listing systems, including San Antonio, Midland/Odessa, Kerrville, Uvalde, and Del Rio. No one else gets your property exposed the way we do. If you seriously want to sell your property, we will seriously get it exposed! Call us today if you would like a free market analysis in order to determine the potential sales price of your real estate!

RANCHES NEW LISTING! 88 acres in Edwards County. Great hunting tract! $1,100 per acre with possible owner financing.

NEW LISTING! Tract 21 in Silverhorn Ranch. 102.81 acres with 3 bedroom 2 bath manufacture home, good roads around ranch, excellent hunting, beautiful views, $205,600.

NEW LISTING! 5.97 acres with approximately 1,000 feet of frontage on the Nueces River. Great swimming hole lined with Cypress trees. Great building site overlooking river. Call today.

This one wont last long.

UNDER CONTRACT!!! 60 acres less than two miles from town along the north side of FM 337. Great hunting tract with beautiful building sites, with frontage on the blacktop to boot.

Hidden River Ranch, 265 acres with approximately 3⁄4 mile river frontage, only 2 miles from town, deep in the heart of the Frio Canyon. Extensive frontage on blacktop, excellent topography with pecan bottoms and field areas, three houses, a horse barn, and tractor shed, fenced and cross fenced. Property is loaded with wildlife, including Axis and White Tail deer, feral hogs, Blackbuck Antelope, wild turkey, and others. Must see to appreciate.

75 acres just three miles from Rocksprings, rolling tree covered topography, county road frontage, minerals intact. Owner will consider conveying portion of minerals. Good location, good hunting, great access, beautiful topography. $202,500.

Cadillac Farms, 210 ac located 2 miles west of Leakey. A little bit of everything, fields, mountains, fronts on FM 337 and also on Patterson Creek Road. Call for details.

A horse lovers dream. 69 tree covered acres with a 4 bedroom, 3 bath brick home, and horse barn with arena, tillable fields and a Pecan Bottom with several Indian Mounds. Located on Highway 83 between Leakey and Garner State Park. This one has a lot of development potential in that it fronts along Highway 83 between Leakey and Garner State Park. Very favorable topography and long views.

COMMERCIAL NEW LISTING! Modern Office Building on Highway 83 with a total of 4.5 acres to the rear. Perfect for RV Park or several types of commercial development. Access is also provided from FM 1120. Would also make a great location for an apartment complex. Will consider selling office separately from land. Call for details.

COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY! Nearly 16 acres on Highway 83 in Concan, with improvements. Only $298,000.

NEW LISTING! Cielo Ridge condominiums, units 201 and 202. Two bedroom, two bath units with fireplaces, close to all the action in Con Can. Great common area amenities such as Olympic size pool. Only $117,500 per unit.

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!

LAND NEW LISTING! River front tract in Spicewood Springs. 1.73 acres with great building site and access to over one mile of River Park. $79,900.

PRICED REDUCED! DEER CREEK lot with 5.31 restricted

acres $59,900.

FRIO RIVER PLACE Beautiful 1.93 acre building site, heavily wooded. Quiet location. $109,500.

FRIO TERRITORIES! 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. $325,000 OAKMONT VILLAGE 2.21 acres of heavily wooded building site located just of FM 1120. $49,000 THE RIDGE-Experience the Texas hill country at its finest w/ private access to your own beautiful Frio River park w/BBQ pavilion. Underground utilities WITH TCEQ APPROVED WATER SYSTEM, paved roads, security gate, free roaming wildlife, hiking, biking & much more! This restricted subdivision offers great building sites for your dream home, retirement or vacation get-away. B&B allowed. Call for a showing or take a drive out 4 mi. south on RR 1120. Prices start at $99,500 NEW LISTING Shady Oaks, 5.07 acres with a view, only $49,500.

SHADY OAKS secluded, heavily wooded 3 acre tract with a view, only $62,900.

SPRING HILL 5.1 acres in Spring Hill Subdivision, great view amenity, only $59,900.

RESIDENTIAL NEW LISTING IN SPRING HILL! Three bedroom 21/2 bath home with a beautiful view overlooking the Frio Canyon.

Close to town but gated community offers privacy to the max. City water. Enjoy the scenery and the wildlife from your huge covered deck. Over 9 acres of land area to roam around on. This is a like new home that was built for year around entertaining. Enjoy the great outdoors from the deck when the weather permits, or sit around a beautiful fireplace and roast marshmallows instead. This is a show place. Come see it!!

CANYON OAKS! GREAT INCOME PRODUCER IN THE HEART OF CON CAN, Three bedroom, 3 1⁄2 bath home on River Road. Income producing. Reduced to $289,000 CANYON OAKS, three bedroom, 2 baths with in ground pool.

Established nightly rental, $340,000.

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!

FRIO RIVER PLACE beautiful home overlooking 178 feet of frontage along the Frio River. Three bedroom, 3 1⁄2 baths, huge deck that allows you to enjoy the great outdoors and listen to the running river and the birds.

This is the home on the Frio that you have been looking for. Call for details.

FRIO RIVER RANCH! GREAT INCOME PRODUCER established nightly rental on the Frio River with great swimming hole, close to town, sleeps 13 comfortably. $375,000 RIVERTREE! Two story log home nestled beneath huge Pecan trees. Walking distance to the river, 3 bedroom, 3 bath, vaulted ceiling and wrap around porch. $329,900.

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

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

Kathy Suttle GRI, – Broker COME BY FOR ONE OF OUR Michael Rushing – Associate COMPLETE LISTS OF PROPFred McNiel GRI, - Associate ERTIES, 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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2015 NUECES CANYON SENIORS

Benito Coronado Carabajal

Vanessa Alexandra Galindo

Garrett Ray Howton

Nathaniel Zachariah Shearer

Nathan Dell Carleton

Aaron William Glende

Hailey Savannah Luce

Tiffany Renee Sifuentes

Justin T. Cox

Cody Garrett Craig

Will Harrison Evans

Cresenciano David Falcon

Dalton Bailey Gober

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Nueces Canyon High School Class of 2015 Commencement Date of Graduation: May 22, 2015 Time: 7:30pm Place: Bobby Wayne Hatley Gymnasium Nueces Canyon High School 200 Taylor Street Barksdale, Texas 78828

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Current Weekly News for Leakey, Camp Wood, Sabinal, Utopia and Surrounding Areas Vol. 5 No. 19

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Water News and River Flows River flows were taken on the Frio River and Nueces River on May 7th and 8th with all flows decreased; except for one location; from two weeks ago. Overall, the flows were still looking better than they have since last summer. Rainfall totals from the past week have been very slight, here in Camp Wood it has been wet all week but nothing is accumulating in the rain gauge, north of Leakey I have reports of around 0.7 inches out of this system. An in the Rio Frio area accumulations around 0.5 inches have been reported. As of the writing of this article forecasts for additional rainfall over the next few days is anticipated. I hope it happens and we get a good downpour with no hail or high winds.

The following is the most current flow rates for our District. Fulgham’s Crossing just south of the Alto Frio Baptist Encampment had a flow of 13,913 gpm last measurement and now has a flow of 11,045 gpm.

The flow at this crossing declined nearly 20% since

Leakey ISD staff and students held a school-wide send off for sophomore Sofia Rodriguez and senior Lorenzo Rodriguez on Monday, May 11, 2015.

Under the expert teachings of Coach Mike Springer, Sofia and Lorenzo qualified for the UIL 1A Tennis Tournament

at Mitchell Tennis Center and Omar Smith Instructional Tennis Courts, Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 12th and 13th.

Appropriate for the occasion, Coach Rodriguez, who also serves as their father gave

them a motivational speech at the send-off, and their mother Leticia said a heartfelt prayer, which brought tears to the eyes of many.

Leakey ISD is extremely proud of Sofia and Lorenzo and wish them the best of luck in their matches at state. #teamrod2015

SWTJC partners with the 47th Flying Training Wing at Del Rio Air Force Base

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INDEX State News .................... Page 2 Legals/Jail Register ...... Page 3 Community News ......... Page 4-6 Feature Story ................. Page 7 Obituaries ...................... Page 8 Classifieds ..................... Page 12

Today’s Weather

High: 70° Low: 65°

gpm last measurement. Nueces River flows were taken on May 8th. McDonalds Crossing was at 45,051 gpm last measurement and decreased to a flow of 10,451 gpm this measurement. The Nueces River Dam on Highway 55 south of Camp Wood had a flow of 27,580 gpm last reading and decreased to a flow of 16,756 gpm this month. Remember conserve water where you can, do your part and be water smart. Spring is springing and the water levels will continue fluctuating over the next couple of months as the trees and plants along the rivers begin greening up and actively growing and we get our intermittent showers. The tourist season is upon us and we still need a good flush on both rivers to clean the river beds and banks and move some of the leaves and muck on down river. Pray for rain and conserve where you can, it could still be a long, hot, dry spring and summer. (see more graphs on page 2)

Team Rod Heads for State #teamrod2015

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By: Joel Pigg, General Manager

two weeks ago but there is water flowing thru culverts that are usually dry. The Leakey Springs Crossing had a flow of 2,996 gpm last measurement and a flow of 4,047 gpm this reading which is about a 25% increase of flow. This site showed the only increase in flow this measurement. The Mill Creek Crossing showed a decrease in flow since the last measurement; it is still flowing better than it has since last June, there are culverts on the south end of this crossing that still do not have flow but all of the culverts on the north end of the crossing have some flow this reading. This crossing has a flow of 7,824 gpm this measurement down from the flow last measurement of 11,757 gpm. On the west prong of the Frio River; the Rancho Real crossing had a flow of 3,304 gpm this reading compared to a flow of 11,224 gpm last measurement. The Kent Creek crossing showed an decrease since last measurement with a flow of 1,065 gpm this month down from a flow of 2,730

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SWTJC President, Dr. Hector Gonzales (right), along with Colonel Brian Hastings (middle), Commander of the 47 Flying Training Wing and San Felipe-Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District Superintendent, Carlos Rios (left) sign a memorandum of understanding during a luncheon on May 7.

The Spirit of ‘45 Hubbard “Hub” Oran Boultinghouse, the third son out of eleven children, was born in 1911 to John Franklin and Martha Louisa (Smart) Boultinghouse at their home north of Utopia, in Uvalde County. When their home was burned to the ground, the result of two, visiting, little boys playing with matches in a bedroom away from view, they then moved their home on the same farm, but in Bandera County. He graduated from high school in Utopia. He attended the Sabinal Christian College for a short while which was located east of Sabinal. Hub was one of many young boys who worked at the CCC camp located at present day Garner State Park.

While Hub was in Sabinal, he met Lodie Morris who was to become his wife. When he received his draft notice, before going into the service, they decided to marry. On May 15, 1942, Lodie graduated from high school in Sabinal and that evening they were wed at the Bandera County Courthouse. The next week, he left for the Army Air Corp, later made the U S Air Force. He was trained as an aviation mechanic, spending two years in Newport, Delaware. His wife

UVALDE, TX - Southwest Texas Junior College officials attended a luncheon at Laughlin Air Force Base on May 7, where SWTJC President, Dr. Hector Gonzales signed a Memorandum of Understanding which has partnered SWTJC with the 47th Flying Training Wing (47 FTW) and San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated School District to participate in the Grow Your Own Program (GYOP).

“Laughlin Air Force Base has had difficulties in filling aircraft maintenance positions at the 47 FTW,” said Johnny Guzman, dean of the college of applied sciences. “Our task now is to create a pool of qualified individuals from which the 47 FTW can potentially hire from.”

The GYOP focuses on three objectives; to develop a pool of individuals with a higher level of training and experience in aviation maintenance. Second,

individuals will have an opportunity to receive a postsecondary certificate in aviation maintenance. Third, Del Rio High School students will be exposed to the field of aviation maintenance along with earning college credit.

Each party involved will have a different role in the implementation of the GYOP. SWTJC responsibilities include providing all resources used for instructing courses including printed course materials and any technology requirements.

The 47 FTW will provide two rooms on the base to be used as classroom/meeting rooms. SWTJC will also have access to the aircraft maintenance laboratory, which includes tools, an operational aircraft and aircraft support equipment.

Classes are scheduled to begin this summer, go to www.swtjc.edu for a complete list of classes.

by Billie Franklin

soon joined him there. About a year before he was discharged in 1945, he served in Newfoundland. He received his honorable discharge as a Corporal at Ft. Sam Houston on December 13, 1945.

He, his wife, and young daughter then moved to Utopia and he tried his luck at farming. When that did not prove profitable, he got a job with a road building company. In 1946, he moved his family to Uvalde and landed a job with the Texas Highway Department.

He worked in the engineer department at first and then was assigned to the lab at Blewett, still a part of the engineering department. When he had time off, he loved to hunt and fish, and spent many hours playing the family game of 42.

He received his 25 year pin from the Texas Highway Department in July 1971 while fighting his battle with cancer. He lost his battle in December, 1971.

His family has grown from his three children: Joyce Faust, Janice Bohannan, and Charlie Boultinghouse who still reside in Uvalde; to five grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.