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

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Dub’s Corner

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Operation Tornado Nets 16 suspects, 21 charges with 7 organized crime cases On May 16-17, 2015, The Edwards County Sheriff’s Office and the Real County Sheriff’s Office executed 11 Arrest Warrants and 2 Search Warrants in both Edwards and Real Counties. This narcotics investigation, which started in 2014, was a result of a collaborative investigation between Edwards and Real County in identifying local drug dealers who have been operating in each county. This was a joint effort to deter, dampen and show a stern stance against drugs in both counties.

The following 11 people were arrested in Real and Edwards Counties: Tiffany Whitworth; Engaging in Organized Crime/ Narcotics,

and Possession with Intent to Deliver a controlled SubstanceMethamphetamines. Edwards Michael Galindo; 1 count of Evading Arrest in a Motor Vehicle. Edwards Cristina Flores; 1 count of Delivery of Man/Delivery Controlled Substance (Methamphetamines) Edwards Greg Hidalgo; Engaging in Organized Crime/ Narcotics.

Real Jalen Hidalgo; Engaging in Organized crime/ Narcotics.

Real Shannon Dewayne Hewett; Engaging in Organized Crime/

Team Rod Wins State!! ............................ Page 9

Burk Feed Saturday May 23 from 9am to 1pm

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Pictured are siblings Sofia Rodriguez and Lorenzo Rodriguez, UIL 1A State Mixed Doubles Tennis Champions! see story page 4

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: 82° Low: 68°

feet from a School and will be charged accordingly. Additional charges will follow. As the investigation continues more arrest will follow.

Real County Sheriff, Bruce Carr and Edwards County Sheriff, Pamela Elliott were both at the locations where the warrants were executed, and supervised the operation, which included the Deputies of Real and Edwards County, US Border Patrol – Rocksprings Station, State Game Warden Service -Leakey, Uvalde and Bandera, Real and Edwards County Constables. Both Sheriff Carr and Sheriff Elliott would like to express their sincere gratitude to each agency who assisted in the execution of such a large operation.

7-Bar Ranch and Burditt Families Awarded 2015 WildlifeConservation Ranchers

Pictured LtoR: Bob Burditt, Marty Graham - Chairm of the SWCD Board and Jay Burditt

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Peabody Named New Principal for Sabinal Elementary School Mr. Patrick Peabody was recently named the new principal for Sabinal Elementary School for the upcoming 2015-2016 school year. Mr. Peabody will replace long-time Elementary School principal, Mr. Joe Marks, who will be leaving the district at the end of this school year.

Mr. Peabody received his Bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University, his Master’s degree from Sam Houston State University and anticipates obtaining his Doctorate degree this December from Mary HardenBaylor University. Peabody has taught six years, and has been an assistant principal in Elgin ISD for two years.

“We are fortunate to hire a principal with the academic experience and instructional leadership skills that Mr. Peabody possesses,” said Richard Grill, Superintendent of Sabinal ISD. While Mr. Peabody will officially begin his tenure August 3, he has begun acclimating himself to the school and community by searching for a new home and will be working once a week in Sabinal ISD for the

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Narcotics. Real Sierra Aguilera; Engaging in Organized Crime/ Narcotics.

Real Juanita “Mary Jane” Ordaz Scott; Engaging in Organized Crime/ Narcotics. Real Kiersten Isaacks; Possession a Controlled Substance(Methamphetamines) Real Devon Frenzel; Possession of a Controlled Substance(Methamphetamines) Real Jimmy Dale Williams; Possession of Controlled SubstanceMethamphetamines Real Most of these cases were conducted in a “Drug Free Zone” meaning within 1000

The Upper Nueces-Frio Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) is pleased to announce their selection of The Seven Bar Ranch and owners, William and Jay Burditt of Leakey, TX, as their 2015 Outstanding Wildlife-Conservation Ranchers.

The Upper Nueces-Frio SWCD is headquartered out of Rocksprings but covers Edwards and Real Counties. Located along the banks of the Frio River on the outskirts of Leakey, TX you will find one of the premiere Historic Texas Ranches in the area.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

May 20, 2015

editor@hillcountryherald.net

The Spirit of ‘45 Albert Austin “Pete” Schaefer was born in Utopia in 1924 to Albert Earl and Bertie Pearl (Guess) Schaefer. As a young boy in school, he broke horses, had a true love of horses. He went into the Army at the tender age of 17; was given his high school diploma. He served three years in the service, even managed to do cowboying in the service. When he got out, he married Stella Hobbs and they had a daughter, Oveta Schaefer. Pete went to body school on the G I Bill at SWTJC. Close friends at school were Joe Buckoviney, Brooks Hicks, Ira Sansom, and Chilton Stoner. The marriage was short lived and after the divorce, his daughter, Oveta, lived with his parents. The Schaefers raised her in their home like a daughter.

by Billie Franklin

Pete then went to work at a gas station for H. Ray. In 1949, H. Ray introduced Pete to Frances Burdett, who was from La Pryor.

She was working in a diner across the street from the station. They were soon married. The result of that union was three boys and three girls.

Pete opened a body shop, first on Garden Street. Later, he moved to a location near the present day Church of the Nazarene. In 1982, he handed the business over to his son Steve. It was Steve who opened up his shop in North Uvalde at 213 E. Antonio Street.

Pete retired and ran goats and horses. On the side, he tinkered with tractors and lawn mowers.

He was a natural mechanic. He also loved to play the fiddle and was in several swing bands; The

Nueces Play Boys, Texas Stage Hands, and Rambling Texas to name a few. His brother Raymond played the bass fiddle and Louis Wimberley joined on the guitar.

He also taught Glenn Schaefer of Sabinal how to play the fiddle.

Glenn’s daughter, Glenda Story, and her son, Chris Story, carry on the musical tradition. Pete’s nephew, Michael Hocker, was learning how to play when Pete passed away two years ago.

Once, his son Steve recalls that Porter Waggoner made a visit and invited their band to play with him. After a discussion, Raymond confessed that he was afraid to fly and Pete decided to pass up that opportunity, preferring to play with friends like J. T. Gary and his brother.

remainder of the school year.

The Peabody family, wife Cathy and their three children plan to relocate to the immediate area this summer. “My wife and I vacationed with our families in the area while growing up, and we are so happy to have the opportunity to move where we both have such great memories. We are ecstatic to have the chance to share those memories and places with our children” Peabody stated.

Sabinal ISD is hosting a meeting for the parents and community to greet Mr. Peabody on Wednesday, May 20 starting at 7:00 PM in the school’s cafeteria.

“We pride ourselves as being a small district with BIG ambitions” where teachers teach in classrooms with 16 or less student per teacher, and students have some of the best technology found in any school district in Texas,” Grill stated. “We hope that parents in the surrounding communities will consider Sabinal ISD for a wellrounded, quality education for your child” Grill summed up.

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7-Bar Ranch and Burditt Families Awarded 2015 Wildlife-Conservation Ranchers continued from front page

Seven Bar Ranch, established in 1882 has been passed down over the generations and is owned and operated by the brothers. They were born and raised in Leakey, TX, with both of them eventually leaving the small town to receive college degrees and pursue professions in the air force and dental branch. Their heritage has now called them back home to manage what their ancestors have for a multitude of years.

The Seven Bar Ranch is

not only a Century Ranch, documenting that the ranch has continuously been owned by a single family for 100 years or more, but their history is tied to this land through both family facts and agriculture.

At one time this ranch also held forestry records for both the largest Bald Cypress and Carolina Basswood Tree in Texas.

Such as all ranchers in this area, the Burditt brothers have tried their hand at a variety of

livestock through the changing agriculture times. This includes angora goats, sheep, meat goats and are now operating a cow/ calf operation with Brangus cattle with the intentions of improving the quality of genetics.

The land showcases the hard work and conservation efforts put forth by the Burditt Family. Conservation practices, such as cross fences, allow for management of the cattle through a rotational

grazing system. The addition of watering facilities has assisted in proper distribution of grazing to better utilize available forage. Through the use of cost share funds and technical assistance provided by Natural Resources Conservation Service, the ranch is able to manage the encroachment of juniper and mesquite through both chemical and mechanical methods of treatment.

Both Bob and his wife Sudie

Edwards County Commissioner’s Corner It was a nice and quite Sunday morning until the thunder woke me up a little before 4 AM. If that wasn’t bad enough, the cell phone alarmed with a flood warning. I am one of those individuals who, when wakened, cannot easily fall back to sleep. So, first I found a flashlight (just in case the power went off) then made my way to the kitchen to turn on the coffee pot. Once the lightning let up and the rain tapered off, I turned on the computer and checked the Stream gauge here by the house. As of 6:00 AM it registered 1.65 inches of since midnight.

Just how long has it been since we have had such a wet and green spring?

Well, to the best of my recall, the last good year like this was in 2007 or 8 years ago. Since January 1st of this year, the USGS rain gauge here in Barksdale has registered just a bit over 14 inches of rain with approximately 11.9 inches of that falling within the last 30 days.

Believe me, I am not complaining.

However, as with all good things, there is the downside to the rain.

That being, of course, the washed out low water crossings and the general degradation of our County Roads.

Here in Precinct 2, there are numerous low water crossings that have washed out and the road crew has been here for the last dew days off and on trying to get those crossings passable. In some instances such as Miller Creek in Camp Wood Hills, the crew has been there more than once. Now with the additional hard rain this morning (Sunday), it is probable that the ones that have been repaired are washed out again. Precinct 2 is not alone.

Precinct 3 has it share of crossings washed out also and I imagine that the other Precincts have their share of problems also.

While the upper Nueces (Hackberry and Bullhead) has not flooded, there

was a small rise on Cedar Creek, Pulliam and Camp Wood Creek. Face Book was flooded with pictures of the water as it poured over the dam at West Cooksey Park.

I have said this numerous times over the last few months so forgive me for being repetitious. As we are all aware, our County Road Department has been and continues to be short handed. The long term fix is to look at budget adjustments to bring Operators salaries closer to the private sector. As for a short term solution here in Precinct 2, well at the last Commissioners’ Court Meeting on May 12th, I asked for and received approval to temporarily move one of the County Motor Graders to Barksdale and bring back one of our part time employees who we hired during the Barksdale Street project as the operator. Again this will only be a temporary solution but should help County wide as it allows the road crew to spend more time elsewhere during this period.

Another major item that was on the agenda was the Jade Helm Exercise.

As you know this item was first on the April Agenda and the Court decided to take no action and revisit it on our May 12th, 2015 Agenda. I received numerous calls relating to Jade Helm and not a single call was in favor of approving Jade Helm. This left me in quite a quandary since, with small exception, the exercise in Edwards County was to be conducted on private property. I am a fairly firm believer in Private Property Rights and feel that the less intrusion government has on such rights, the better. Yet, I also felt that there is little to no benefit to Jade Helm as it was presented. I was asked to re-draft the sample letter of invitation furnished to the County by the representatives for Jade Helm. Using input from others on the Court and notes from our

gas operation.

“HB 40 does a profound job of helping to protect private property rights here in the State of Texas, ensuring those who own their own property will not have the heavy hand of local regulation deprive them of their rights. This law ensures that Texas avoids a patchwork quilt of regulations that

Dear Editor, I agree with “most” of Mr. Boucard’s letter to the editor with the exception of one small error. In Mr. Boucard’s letter, he stated (and I am quoting), “Although this is intended just as an exercise, and a mock military occupation of a rural civilian rural population, similar to the German occupation of Europe under Hitler in the 1940’s, the local authorities behaved exactly like history teaches us.” Actually, if you open your history books, you will learn that Hitler began making his moves to enslave the people in the 1930’s. History shows that Hitler signed a “Non-aggression pact” with EVERY country which he invaded, terrorized, and/or slaughtered.

When he signed the same pact with Brittish Statesman, Neville Chamberlain, Sir Chamberlain made it known to the English public that because of the “nonagression pact” he signed with Hitler, they were at peace with Germany and the Nazi party. At the same time, Hitler made the recorded statement, “That fool thinks I will honor that little piece of paper”, as he waived it in the air to his close advisors! Hitler lied to EVERY ONE OF THEM, just like our government has lied us. Then he immediately began his plans for “The Final Solution” to the “Jewish Question”. So, the question I have is very clear, “What is in the future for the people of this nation such as me--in other words, people who vehemently disagree with EVERYTHING the White House has done in the past 7 years? And

differ from region to region, differ from county to county or city to city,” said Governor Abbott. “HB 40 strikes a meaningful and correct balance between local control and preserving the state’s authority to ensure that regulations are evenhanded and do not hamper job creation.”

please, don’t waste my time or your own time believing this just started. The concentration camps didn’t just spring up in the 1940’s, they started being built in the 1930’s. The plans for the “Final Solution” weren’t just put to paper in the 1940’s. By the time the 1940’s came around, the ink was already dry on them, they were folded up and filed away safely in a drawer at The Reichstag in Berlin just waiting to be activated. By that time, the “Concentration Camps” were already built and ready! Don’t believe that this JADE HELM 15 exercise is “mock”. It is the “real meal deal” and IS preparing the “select” divisions of the military, who are being “trained”, to strip us of our dignity, our rights, and our freedoms under Martial Law. Then, throw ANYONE whom THEY consider dissidents/ revolutionaries/patriots into these camps because we believe in those “pesky” little things known as the “Bill of Rights”!

I have already accepted that I will be one of those who either dies atop a big pile of spent brass, or if I am caught off guard, I will be that little dried up old lady standing inside the gate of one of those “FEMA” camps waiting to welcome you on in. At least I will know you are one of us.

June Haney LaCoste, Texas

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

the Seven Bar Ranch continues their ranching legacy and being a conservation friendly family.

The Upper-Nueces Frio SWCD is honored that the Burditts and their families were also awarded runner-up for their operation in the category of Wildlife-Conservation Rancher of the year at the State District II level at the Awards Banquet ceremony held on May 5, 2015 in Wall, TX.

by Lee Sweeten

April meeting, I redrafted the letter charges being filed against of June. including several (8) stipulations. the violator(s); and This week’s quotes comes from These are listed below and are A signed notarized copy of this “Thomas Jefferson” who said. “I included in the official letter. letter of agreement must think we have more machinery Local Law Enforcement, local be returned to the Edwards of government than is necessary, media, and the Edwards County Court by June 30th, too many parasites living on the County Court (Judge) shall 2015. labor of the industrious.” and from be notified a minimum of After more discussion and questions “Abraham Lincoln” who said, “We one week in advance of the from Commissioners, the Court the people are the rightful masters actual dates of the exercise, approved a motion to invite/allow the of both Congress and the Courts, not the number of personnel military to conduct the Jade Helm to overthrow the Constitution but to participating, the location of Exercise in Edwards County from overthrow the men who would pervert these personnel, and the scope July 15th to September 15th, 2015 with the Constitution.” of the exercise; the above stipulations. The vote was As always, if you have comments on There will be no interaction with 3 for and 2 abstaining. Commissioner this article or other County related the civilian population of Epperson and myself chose to abstain. issues, feel free to contact me either Edwards County, except those The water line project in Barksdale on my cell (210) 912-8481 or via persons who have agreed to has slowed down somewhat primarily email at burrogone@yahoo.com participate and are listed in to both the hard rock and the rain.

You can also follow the County number 1 above; Hopefully the construction crew will on Face Book and on the web at The only aircraft participating complete the project prior to the end www.co.edwards.tx.us will be limited to one fixed wing craft used for the extraction of the Shawn Streib Gray, Broker exercise personnel; 830-232-4500 There will be no simulated 230 US Hwy. 83 Leakey, Texas 78873 or live gunfire; No part of the exercise will HOMES Property 028 : Frio River Place 1.51 acs. SUPER CLOSE to be conducted within river. Water system& elec. Nice area. $75,000 POSSIBLE Property 002: 2 story family home in Saddle Mtn. on 2+ ac. the communities of Sits on bank of creek. Lots of decks + hot tub! Fun house!!

OWNER FINANCING $164,900 PENDING Property 033: 5.16 ac. lot near town. City water & elec.

Rocksprings and/or Gorgeous views, paved roads, security gate. $84,900 Property 009: Lovely& spacious 4BD/4BA home on 1.5+ Barksdale; acs. Frontage on Little Dry Frio. Pool and huge oaks. Must Property 036: 8.65 acs. In Shady Oaks. Private yet minutes See!! $249,000 from town. Lots of big oaks. Electricity available. $69,000 All affected property owners Property 010: Log cabin on Patterson Creek under giant Property 043: 8+ acs. w/gorgeous oaks and great bldg. sites. must agree to participate oaks! 2BD/2BA + loft. Cabin next door also available.

Electricity available. AG EXEMPT taxes!! Shady Oaks $159,000 Subdv. $77,045 in the exercise and a list Property 013 : 96 Canyon Oaks Dr. in Concan. 3BD/ Property 044: 3.2 ac. lot w/gated entrance, paved roads, of those property owners 3BA 1792 sq. ft. home. Great rental potential $219,000 underground electricity and city water. Nice oaks & no cedar! $64,500 TERMS POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCE! along with signed Property 014: 3/2 in Concan. AWESOME views. New Property 045-046 : Canyon Oaks/Concan lots. River access, windows & AC. Carport w/storage, huge new deck, stone elec./ water available. 1ac. $42,500 per lot agreements will be firepit. $275,000 047: 1+/- ac. lot Mountain Valley in Concan. Close submitted to the Edwards NEWProperty 020: NICE! 1500 sf 3BD/2.5BA w/carport on Property to golf course, House Pasture, Frio. Rentals OK!!! $89,000 County Sheriffs’ Office a 1.6 acs. Super clean and well kept. Great yard w/sprklr sys. Property 048: Beautiful, heavily treed lot in The Ranch.

River access. $225,000 Oak, pecan & elm trees in abundance. 6.37 acs. Frio River minimum of one week in Property 022: Cute cabin on 2.64 acres with large front access. $143,325 Property 052: 5+ acres just West of Leakey. Fronts on John & back decks. Fronts RR1120. Walk right out to the Frio advance of any exercise River! $279,900 PENDING Buchanan Rd. Bldg. site faces east and is ready to go! personnel entering Property 023: 3BR/3.5BA on 5+ acs. w/ beautiful Patterson $52,500 Creek frontage. Excellent rental history. CREEK IS Property 054:Riverfront lot in Concan. Rentals ok. Decades Edwards County; old hand-crafted stone staircase to river. Heartstone Subdv.

FLOWING! $349,000 Any variation from the Property 024: Stunning 4BD/3.5BA contemporary on golf $319,000 course. Beautiful views. 2500 sq. ft. w/tons of upgrades.

Property 063: Lovely 3⁄4 acre lot in Heartstone Subdivision. hereinabove must have $419,000 One of the last remaining river access lots available! Get it prior approval of the Property 032: Cute 2/1 log home w/one car garage. Next NOW! $119.000 door to Property #10! Patterson Creek behind the homes.

Property 064: Another beautiful lot in The Ranch! 5.76 ac.

Edwards County Court.

Just $139,000 Ag. Exempt taxes, river access, backs to larger acreage for Failure to do so may lead NEWProperty 035: Nice 3/2 brick home on 1 ac. Access to privacy. $139,000 best Frio River park around! Big oak trees and detached 2 Property 066-068: 3 adjacent tracts in Deer Creek Estates— to civil and/or criminal

Governor Abbott Signs “Kari’s Law” (SB 788) AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 40 (Darby, RSan Angelo; Fraser, R-Horseshoe Bay), which preempts regulation of oil and gas activity at the city level and resides that duty with the state, and ensures that any local regulation of surface activity is commercially reasonable and does not effectively prohibit an oil and

have been actively involved in the process of banding hummingbirds since 1999.

The banding of hummingbirds takes place from March to September, where native plants are used as an attractant, along with a sugar water mixture. These sugar slurping hummingbirds have utilized as much as 35 gallons of sugar water in one week.

Due to this family’s appreciation for the land and conservation minded actions,

car garage. $223,000 Property 039: Beautiful & spacious 4Bd/3Ba on nearly 1 ac. in Twin Forks. Super floor plan, covered porch, newer constr. $199,000 PENDING Property 041: 3/2 log home. Wrap-around porch all 4 sides!

2.94 acs. More acreage available. Gorgeous river access! $250,000 REDUCED Property 042: 337 River House sits on 1.68 acs. and features 3BD/2.5BA main home + 1/1 Gst. House! River front and POOL! $475,000 Property 049: 4738 RR 1051 in Reagan Wells. Well kept 4BR/2BA home on 17.78 beautiful acres! No restrictions.

NICE! $375,000 Property 051:Breezy Oaks is a 4/2 in Concan. Sleeps 14 and in rental pool. Private, oak trees, large porch, selling furnished! $209,900 Property 055: Artist’s cottage on 2 lots w/176’ of Frio River Frontage! Great views. 481 Camino Alto Rd. Lg. workshop. $299,500 NEWProperty 059: 3BD/2BA all brick home on 3 city lots.

Nice landscaping, carport, open floorplan, 30x40 workshop.

Seller is LREA $279,000 Property 061: INCOME PRODUCING 2BD/2BA condo in Concan. Resort style pool, covered balcony, pretty views. $124,999 Property 065: 3/2 brick house on RR337. No Restrictions.

Currently a successful nightly rental. CLOSE to river. $129,500 NEWProperty 070: 10 Donna Dr. in Uvalde. Large home 5BD/3BA 3070 sq. ft. in nice area with large lot. Great price. $205,000 Property 071: 4/3 in Mtn. Valley--Concan. “Southern Comfort” Sleeps 16 @ $425/nt. Nice firepit and attached 1C garage. $319,000 PENDING Property 075: 3/2 on 5.3 acres in Deer Creek. Gorgeous oak trees; fenced lot, newer home. MUST SEE! $255,000 REDUCED Property 080: Home& guest home on 28 acres in Leakey!

In-ground pool, entertaining areas, barn, unrestricted!

Owner is LREA $750,000 Property 084: 2BD/2BA home on 1⁄2 acre on Garner Field Rd. across from SWTJC. Excellent location. Well kept home. $229,900 REDUCED Property 085: 179 Roy Chisum Rd. 4BR/3BA on .82 acs. w/ gorgeous & private river access! No restr. Potential for income! $385,000 LOTS Property 001 : Beautiful 9.3 ac. Views, underground elec., city water and sensible restrictions. Borders a large ranch.

Owner/Broker. $129,900 Property 007 : Concan Country Club lot! On Starry Night cul-de-sac w/lots of trees. Great Price. $70,000 Property 008: 2.73 acs. in desirable Frio River Place. Flat, treed lot w/water & elec. available. Close to Frio River! $99,000 MOTIVATED Property 011: RIVERFRONT! 2.15 ac. lot ready for your RV. 2 car garage + a slab. Central water & elec. in place. $215,000 NEWProperty 016: Six nice lots in Rio Frio. 7+/- acres each. Undergrnd electric, big trees, flat land. Great homesites! RNR Ranch $104,000/ea Property 017: Frio River Frontage!!! 2+ ac. lot w/156’ of river. City water, meter loop and septic all in place. Must see! $194,900 Property 019: 2 ac. lot in Saddle Mtn. No HOA, mobiles ok!

Has water meter, elec. at property. Lots of oaks. $52,500 Property 021: 3 view lots in Concan, TX! 1+ ac. each.

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

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 SOLD 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 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 ac. w/large neighbors, gentle topography, easy access via Mitchell Ranch Rd. End of road. $378,000 PENDING 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 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.

Income producing $155,000 Property 057: BURK FEED & WESTERN WEAR! Turnkey business opportunity on Hwy. 83. Possible owner financing. $435,000 REDUCED

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JAIL REGISTER

Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report May 10 - May 16, 2015

May 10- May 16, 2015

BORT, VINCENT SLADE, 26 W/M, LEAKEY, TEXAS, A/O CARR, VIOLATION OF PROBATION DRIVING WHILE LICENSE INVALID W/ PREVIOUS CONVICTION, IN CUSTODY; JOHNSON,TERRY JOE JR., 29 W/M, CAMP WOOD, TEXAS, A/O COX, VIOLATION OF PROBATION EVADING ARREST / DETENTION WITH A MOTOR VEHICLE, IN CUSTODY; DELEON, JOSE FRANCISCO, 20 W/M, CAMP WOOD, TEXAS, A/O JOHNSON, VIOLATION OF PROBATIONPOSSESSION OF MARIJUANA, IN CUSTODY.

5/11/2015 @ • 1014 responded to US Highway 83 North of Leakey for a report of a reckless driver 5/12/2015 @ • 812 responded to the Leakey ISD for a report of vandalism • 911 responded to the Laundry Mat South of Leakey for a burglary • 1716 responded to US Highway 83 South for a motor vehicle accident • 1850 responded to Cedar Hills Geriatric Center to assist in locating missing resident 5/13/2015 @ • 931 responded to Chula Vista Road in Camp Wood for a motorist assist • 1006 responded to Chicken Earls on US Highway 83 in Leakey for an agency assist FCEMS • 1119 responded to Ranch Road 337 past the post office for an agency US Border Patrol

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**********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.

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

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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.

LEGAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE TEXAS ALCOHOLIC CODE THAT: APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE WITH THE TEXAS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION FOR A MIXED BEVERAGE LICENSE, BY 500 E. 4TH, LLC , DBA HARLEY’S BIKE STOP, TO BE LOCATED AT 500 E. 4TH STREET, CAMP WOOD, REAL COUNTY, TEXAS, 78833. OFFICERS OF SAID L.L.C. ARE DANNY J. DAVIS, CEO

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1146 responded to a residence on Pecan Shadows Drive in Leakey to assist the public 2058 responded to a residence on Bill Brice Lane in Leakey for a motor vehicle accident 5/14/2015 @ 1010 responded to a residence on Pecan Street in Leakey for truancy 5/15/2015 @ 941 responded to a residence on Walter White Ranch Road south of Leakey for a criminal trespass 1030 responded to Ranch Road 337 East of Camp Wood for a report of a strained motorist 1635 responded to a residence on Ranch Road 337 East of Camp Wood for a burglary of a building 5/16/2015 @ 1709 responded to Real Building in Leakey for a burglary alarm

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.

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For Information contact: Lora Jones 830-232-5595 information and registration form available on the LISD website

When:June 22nd - 26th 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th graders 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders If you register Where:Leakey ISD Gymnasium late there is no Cost:$30.00 ($15.00 for any additional children guarantee of receiving a t-shirt. in the same family) ***Registration Deadline: May 29th***

Leakey Hoops Summer Basketball Camp is back!

Camp dates are June 8th to June 11th in the Leakey gym. Registration is currently open.

Deadline to register is Tuesday, May 26th. There will be three sessions-incoming 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th graders from 1pm-4pm; incoming 7th, 8th and 9th graders from 9am-noon and incoming 9th, 10th and 11th graders from 7pm-9pm. More information/registration forms can be found on the Leakey ISD website, www.leakeyisd.org. Former UTSA player, Morris Smith, will be coaching the camp again along with Coach Springer. Players from other communities are welcome to attend.

If you have any questions please contact Amy Springer at amybspringer@gmail.com.

Leakey Eagles 1st in State!!!

Under the expert coaching of Mike Springer, siblings Lorenzo Rodriguez (senior) and Sofia Rodriguez (sophomore) traveled to College Station, Texas to participate in the UIL 1A State Mixed Doubles Tournament.

Despite inclement weather conditions throughout the 3 day tournament, these Eagles persevered and came out on top to earn the title of State Champions!

In Round 1 the defeated Taylor Damron and Cole Kleman of Nazareth, 7-5, 6-4. In Round 2 these two Eagles defeated Luis Garza and Brianna Lozano of Sanderson, 6-1, 6-4. Then in the Championship Round 3, the outplayed and defeated Lauren Rentch and Noah Esquivel of Knippa, 7-5,6-4.

In a brief history, Sofia and Lorenzo had lost to Rentch and Esquivel of Knippa at district which eliminated them

from going to regionals last year. They played them in 8 tournaments (7 were in

the finals) in the last 2 years and went 4-4 against them with Leakey winning the last 2.

Beaming with pride over this win, Eagle’s Head Tennis Coach Mike Springer said, “I am so proud of Sofia and Lorenzo. It has been great to see their tennis skills improve since the beginning of last season.

But what is even more impressive is their improved mental approach to the game. They learned how to stay focused when they have the momentum. They are also able to stay calm and get back on track when they aren’t playing their best tennis. They work hard in practice, they find doubles teams to play on the weekends, they practice on their own. You have to do a lot of things well in order to go 7-0 against good competition to win the regional and state tournament, and they did.”

WAY TO GO EAGLES! EAGLE PRIDE LIVES ON!!!

CLASS OF 2015 HONORED AT LOCAL CHURCHES Class of 2015 enjoy breakfast and lunches honoring them at various churches throughout Leakey. Here they wait patiently for a lasagne lunch provided by the Church in the Valley.

Wednesday morning the class will attend breakfast at the United Methodist Church, and Wednesday breakfast will be hosted by St. Raymond’s Catholic Church. The fellowship, food, and blessings from each of the local churches are greatly appreciated by each member of the Senior Class. --

It’s the wonderful time of year for the traditional Senior Breakfasts, Lunches, and Dinners. The decades old tradition is one of the favorite activities of the graduating classes at Leakey ISD. The Class of 2015 enjoy a team building activity at the First Baptist Church before a wonderful lunch of grilled burgers with all the trimmings!

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NCCISD is Proud of our 6th Grade Graduates Students Graduating from Nueces Canyon Elementary to Nueces Canyon Junior High & High School next school year will be: · Fabien Hernandez · Kambryn Deleon · Cadence Balderas · Layne Hicks · Paige Elliott · Nacole Hale · Maddie Williams · Eneida Garza · Kimberly Stults · Jaylee Cook · Braxton Vernor · Zoe Carnes

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Family, fans and NC Coaching Staff gathered in Austin at the Girls’ State Track Meet on Thursday, May 14, 2015, to watch Bethany compete in the discus. We are all proud of Bethany’s accomplishments this year, which culminated in a ninth place finish at the state track meet, and we look forward to her successes over the next

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Thanks to everyone who supported our track teams throughout the season, and a special thanks to coaches Allison Burleson and Toby Kramer.

The Elementary Music Festival went very well. Lots of entertainment and laughs were in store for all who attended. Mrs. Fairchild’s Panther Pride group with the help of all Elementary classes and staff raised $1959 for the PTO’s playground fund.

6th Graders enjoy a tour of the University of Texas at San Antonio

2nd Graders had a blast on a trip to the Witte Museum

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Cres Falcon Day Celebrated at NCCISD

By Superintendent Kristi Powers

Cres Falcon was honored on May 12, 2015 at Nueces Canyon CISD. Cres is the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Falcon. He has been accepted to the University of Texas at San Antonio and has received a GeoForce Scholarship.

He plans to major in Biology. Cres has been in football during high school. He has been a member of the Panther band and has played basketball and run track. He was on the Dairy Cattle Team that advanced to State. Cres is a member of the National Honor Society and is the Salutatorian of the Class of 2015. Cres was presented with a congratulations card and a video was shown in his honor. NCCISD would like to congratulate Cres and wish him the very best with his future plans!

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Vanessa Galindo day was celebrated on May 14. Vanessa is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jose Galindo. She has been accepted to Southwest Texas Junior College and plans to be a teacher.

Vanessa has been active on the UIL academic team and this year is the alternate to the state UIL academic meet in headline writing.

Vanessa has been in the Panther band and is a member of the National Honor Society.

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

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SABINAL HAPPENINGS

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At the Battle of Flowers Parade in downtown San Antonio, Caroline Quinn Nunley, daughter of Kim and Richard Nunley, granddaughter of Merril and the late Bob Nunley, also Ben R. and the late Jackie Quinn of Hot Springs, Arkansas, was invited to be an out-of-town duchess by the Order of the Alamo. Her sponsors were Steve and Susan Lewis of San Antonio. Her escort was Clay Holshouser, also of of San Antonio.

This year’s court was the Court of Captivating Islands and Caroline’s title and representation was the Duchess of Heavenly Illumination. Her crown was designed to represent icicles, her deep blue velvet gown had panels of colors of the aurora borealis, or Northern Lights, and on her train, in a select place was the Nunley Ranch brand. It was an exciting week long celebration for the entire family.

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This fellowship of Christian men and boys has been meeting since its inception over 100 years ago. Every 4th Sunday, excluding the month of December, the group meets at one of the local churches from 8 to 9 AM. They share breakfast, a devotional, sometimes a song, and dismiss promptly at 9. It is open to all believers in the area, regardless of denomination. This coming Sunday it will be held at Central Christian.

Church of Christ

David Sprott was proud to announce that his grandson, Austin Schulte, will be inducted into the National Junior Honor Society this coming week.

Since the death of Frank Perkins, David has been delivering the message each Sunday morning.

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Celebration of Pentecost Sunday and Memorial Day weekend, this Sunday is also a day of recognition for 5 youth who have been active in their youth group. They will be given Bibles with their names engraved on them. A meal will follow the service.

The youth to be honored are Albert Aguilar, Anthony Alejandro, Angela Contreras, Natividad Guerrero, and T. J. White. A gift bag with items in them will also be

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Tomorrow at 6:30 pm in the Emergency Medical Services office the staff and volunteers are offering free blood pressure checks, free blood sugar tests, all in an open house.

The community is invited to drop by to their office located north of City Hall, across the parking lot from the ambulance bay area.

Student Council Trip

Invited by my granddaughter to be with her at her Student Council school trip to Main Event West in San Antonio on Thursday, I was delighted to say yes, I could go. The children all were well behaved, had a great time in the circuslike, safe environment. I snapped lots of pictures of her having fun. This is one I will share.

Brenda Vickers, Reporter

on May 15 from Texas A & M University at Kingsville with a Bachelors degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders.

She is currently pursing her Masters in Speech-Language Pathology, also at Texas

The fourth grade had Mr. Shudde donate rocks from off his land which we got to break. It took 40 tries to break the first rock. Then he had us break a really hard rock. It took 72 tries to break the second one. Mr. Shudde tried to break it 2 times; Mrs. Stewart tried 6 times.

Last but not least, Mrs. Bridges took 4 tries and finally it broke.

A & M University at Kingsville.

St. Patrick Catholic

In preparation for Pentecost, all are asked to pray the Novena of the Holy Spirit daily until Saturday, May 23.

There is to be a Mass of Thanksgiving for the 2015 high school seniors on Sunday, May 24.

On Thursday, May 28, Stroke Scan Plus which is out of Katy, Texas, will provide a mobile, ultrasound, stroke-prevention team at the church where tests of many types can be given. Their number is 1866-935-7226 or you can check with the church at 988-2255 for more information.

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As the seniors of Utopia are nearing graduation, the students are experiencing many events and achievements, especially since the end of the year is drawing close.

The Golf team made up of Kristen Cox, Krista McDonald, Maddy Cox, and Mikaela Loman placed second at the State golf meet in Austin at the Lions Municipal Golf Course on April 29 and 30.

McDonald shot a 107 and a 93, Maddy Cox shot a 115 and a 116, Kristen Cox shot a 99 and a 92, and Loman shot a 98 and a 103. Freshman Will Pollock shot a 100 on both Wednesday and Thursday at the State meet, and was a State Medalist. Sophomores Kelsea and Kaleigh Keeney recently traveled to the State Tennis tournament that was held in College Station on May 12 and 13. The girls placed second.

On thursday, May 14, the AB Honor Roll celebration took place for grades second through fourth, along with Mrs. Ashleigh Kay’s Dance recital held at 6 P.M. in the school’s cafeteria.

For grades Kinder through sixth, there was an EMS day on May 18. The UIl Banquet was also hosted this day, and was an event to appreciate those students who participated in UIL Academics and Athletics, since many students have found success within the past year. The event began at 6: 30 PM in the school cafeteria. For grades 5th-12th, the AB Honor Roll trip took place on the 18, at Main Event in San Antonio. The students who had made good grades all year were taken to Main Event to play games and have a relaxing, fun day.

On the 19th, the fifth grade DARE graduation was held at 10 A.M. in the cafeteria. On the 19th as well, the Secondary Awards Assembly was held at 2:45 in the gym, and many teachers were given the chance to award those students who

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In Knippa at Emmanuel Lutheran, the Vacation Bible School will be held from 9 to noon with the theme being Armor of God. Let your little ones come, learn, have a treat, do crafts, and sing. A good time is guaranteed.

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This past Sunday, childrens choir and Sunday school for the children had to be cancelled due to the construction going on in the fellowship hall.

This coming Sunday is Pentecost, the birthday of the church.

Everyone has been asked to wear red, orange, or yellow, to represent the flames of the Holy Spirit which mark the beginning of the church.

There will be a luncheon for Leighanne and the Brechin family to be held on June 7 immediately following the service. They will be leaving us on June 21.

New pastor Carolyn Stapleton will be taking that position on June 28.

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did well throughout the year.

Wednesday, May 20, the seniors class departed on their Senior Trip to Florida to Disney World. They returned on Sunday, May 24, to their last few days. Final Exams were held on the 20th-22nd, and the end of the last six weeks ended on the 22nd. The fourth grade traveled on a field trip on the 20th and returned on the 21st.

Pre-K and Kindergarten graduation was held on Thursday, May 21 and 1:30 P.M. Elementary Awards Assembly was held on Friday, May 22, at 8:30 A.M. in the gym. The end of the school year will be marked by an early release on the same day, at 1:15 P.M. for students not attending flex days. Flex days are two weeks that students who did not have all A’s or A and B grades through the whole school year have to attend. For those students who received good grades, summer starts two weeks earlier. Flex days first started on Monday, May 25, and will end on Friday, June 5.

Seniors Lane Riggs and Charles Dunlap, with junior Abigail Mechler and sophomores Keeney and Cox will travel to the State UIL meet in Austin on Tuesday, May 26. Riggs, Dunlap, Mechler, and Cox are attending for their respective event, Literary Criticism.

Keeney is traveling for Social Studies. The meet will continue through Thursday, May 28.

Then, Riggs and Dunlap will return home and along with their senior class, will graduate on Saturday, May 30, at 7 P.M. in the high school gymnasium. Early Pre-K registration for the fall 2015 school year will be held on June 1 through June 5.

As the seniors walk across the stage and are handed their diplomas, many will be off to their futures almost immediately. Senior Mario Zapatero will be shipped out to the Marines in the summer, and Jared Myer is going to join the Coast Guard. Additionally, many of the seniors will be traveling after graduation as a gift for their hard work. Congratulations to the class of 2015!

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Bryan Shackelford

Elaine Padgett Carnegie

I kept hearing about “fracking”, but I had no idea what it was.

Well, it is the relatively new drilling technology - high-volume horizontal hydraulic fracturing (fracking) which now makes it possible to reach natural gas reserves in places that were impossible to reach before; however, the methods and materials used are causing great concern.

I found a report from the SCIENCE, DEMOCRACY, AND FRACKING, I encourage anyone with questions to visit this link and read for yourself. There are some real considerations. (www.ucsusa.org/HFtoolkit) These are a few of the concerns. Water quality and quantity: It can take several million gallons of water for one fracking site.(one web site says 1.8 million gallons for one well) This site says 3 million to 12 million gallons for the start up on one well.

I have found information that varies so widely but all of the information favorable to fracking comes from companies or people with a financial agenda that favors this type of production such as energyfromshale.com. The called the chemicals added to the water to produce fracking fluid, “additives.” I have found a great deal of negative information almost everywhere else.

At gaslandTheMovie.com I found the following. Fracking Fluid-Up to 600 chemicals are used in fracking fluid, including known carcinogens and toxins such as… lead, uranium, mercury, ethylene glycol, radium, methanol, hydrochloric acid, and formaldehyde to name a few.

They break down the numbers being really conservative from other sites using 1.8 million gallons of water for one fracking site. The Math reads like this: 500,000 Active gas wells in the

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Some of this water can be recycled; some of it will be toxic.

On the subject of water quality I think it is best to give you an exact quote: “In terms of water quality, oil and gas drilling can potentially contaminate drinking water supplies in several ways, most commonly from flaws in the well bore, methane migration, and wastewater. Chemicals, fuel, and drilling wastewater can spill or leak while they are being transported, while they are stored and handled during the operation itself, and when they are treated and disposed of after fracking.

Baseline testing and monitoring of groundwater, nearby surface waters, and private wells before, during, and after drilling are critical to determine whether chemicals or other pollutants from fracking operations are contaminating drinking water supplies, and to verify whether water used by municipal suppliers is contaminated.”

“Methane concentrations are 17x higher in drinking-water wells near fracturing sites than in normal wells. There have been over 1,000 documented cases of water contamination next to areas of gas drilling as well as cases of sensory, respiratory, and neurological damage due to ingested contaminated water,” says gaslandTheMovie.com.

Air Quality is also affected and gasses like xylene, benzene and methane and ozone are bi-products of this process or additives and have been found increasingly in the air in fracking areas.

The deep ground drilling and hydraulic fracturing process has caused a handful of earthquakes in the US. Methane gas is also a major concern as it contributes to global warming. There is a disagreement on exactly how much methane escapes but it can asphyxiate at high levels.

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US X 8 million Gallons of water per fracking X 18 Times a well can be fracked = 72 trillion gallons of water and 360 billion gallons of chemicals needed to run our current gas wells.

I found that astonishing! Not only are we in a critical water shortage but we are polluting our Earth past the point of no return and the Shale and fracking companies are saying, “Fracking is the engine in the U.S. energy revolution.” I thought our “revolution” was moving away from fossil fuels, I guess I am confused!

Only 30-50% of the fracturing fluid is recovered, the rest of the toxic fluid is left in the ground and is not biodegradable.

Sometimes the waste fluid is left in open air pits to evaporate, releasing harmful VOC’s (volatile organic compounds) into the atmosphere, creating contaminated air, acid rain, and ground level ozone. Some states require the waste to be placed in enclosed storage...what then?

Our EPA, I guess, gave “fracking” an exemption from the Safe Drinking Water Act. Unbelievable! Do you know what else is unbelievable? Several communities in several states have attempted to ban fracking in their locale and communities just to have their state legislatures enact law to stop them from banning fracking! It’s true. It happened that Denton, TX successfully passed local legislation to stop fracking in their locale in 2014, only to have the Texas State Legislature last week enact law that prohibits the banning of fracking “anywhere” in the State of Texas! When financial gain begins to blatantly outweigh the needs and safety of the people...we have a problem!

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workshop in conjunction with the Texas AgriLife Extension Service, which also earned attendees one CEU credit for their Private Pesticide Applicator Licenses, and taught the fourth grade class in Rocksprings about aquifers, conservation, and the importance of cleaning up our waterways.

Education and outreach are one of the most enjoyable parts of the job. Each time we present the Water Wise Program, students end the week with a better understanding of the water systems they use and how their actions (conservation and pollution) affect them directly, as well as their neighbors. They also learned that we must conserve water in order to make it last longer. We have a limited supply of water but an increasing population.

Well Registration I am still asking everyone who has a well on their property to register your well(s) with the Real-Edwards Conservation & Reclamation District, we would like to know that the well is on your property just for knowledge that the well exists.

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Over the past two weeks, Real-Edwards Conservation and Reclamation District presented a program called Water Wise to fifth grade students in Nueces Canyon and in Rocksprings. The program not only teaches students the importance of conserving water, but also provides a kit that includes a high efficiency showerhead, kitchen aerator, bathroom aerator, mini tape measure, rain gauge, toilet leak detector tablets, natural resource fact chart, flow rate test bag, and a digital thermometer to help them help their families save water, electricity, and money. Young people can conserve water and make a difference.

Fifth graders learned that just a couple of adjustments in their homes can save thousands of gallons of water each year, and that equals savings in electricity and money on bills. Did you realize that a leaky toilet can waste up to 8,000 gallons of water each year? That’s a tremendous amount of water wasted, filling up septic or sewer systems. Usually, this problem takes just a few minutes to fix. Leaks cost us a lot – they waste our precious, limited resource and needlessly fill wastewater treatment tanks faster, costing more money in several areas. Running your water heater above 120° F could be posing a health risk if you have young children in your home, as well as wasting electricity or propane.

In addition to the fifth grade classes (Leakey 5th graders went through the program during the first semester of the school year), RECRD hosted a water well

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Mrs. Douglass’ fourth graders were treated to water experiments and an introduction about how aquifers work with “edible aquifers” consisting of ice cream, soda, and all sorts of candy goodies, each representing a layer of soil, precipitation, or pollution. They also received Up2U bags to gather trash along the rivers, streams, or their trash when they’re out playing or camping to keep our landscape and waterways clean.

They’re looking forward to Water Wise next year and so are we.

If you would like to learn more about the Water Wise Program or ways to conserve, please stop by the office at 106 East 4th Street in Camp Wood, or call us at 830/ 597-3322.

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O B I T U A R I E S

Dub’s Corner

Mary Alice Prince

by Dub Su�le

(April 14, 1920 - May 16, 2015) Mary Alice Prince of Uvalde passed away on May 16, 2015 in Amistad Nursing Home at the age of 95. She was born on April 14, 1920 in Barksdale, TX to Luther Oscar Smith and Buelah Locklar Smith. She married W.E. “Bill” Prince, Sr. on August 6, 1938. He preceded her in death in 2011. She is survived by a son, W.E. “Bill” Prince, Jr. and wife, Peggy of Uvalde; two grandchildren, Jeff Prince and wife, Julie; and Suzanne Nowak and husband, Jason; and four great-grandchildren, Michael Roy Nowak; Matthew Ryan Nowak; Logan Blake Prince; and Nathan Luke Prince; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two brothers and two sisters. Graveside services was held on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 2:00 PM in Barksdale Cemetery. Mr. Paul Stephens officiated. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Herby Ham Activity Center, PO Box 5488, Uvalde, TX 78802 or the Uvalde Volunteer Fire Dept., 123 S. Getty St., Uvalde, TX 78801.

Donald William (Don) Jackman (May 26, 1932 - May 18, 2015)

Donald William (Don) Jackman, age 82, of Camp Wood, Texas passed away Monday, May 18, 2015, at his home. He was born in Dallas, Texas on May 26, 1932, to Ronald William Jackman and Ruth Marion Jackman.

A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2015, at the First Baptist Church in Camp Wood, Texas, with Pastor JR Rollison officiating.

The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Camp Wood, Texas.

A full obituary will be in next week’s paper.

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I was third in the line of six when we came across three women wrapped in their native robes and wide brim hats to keep out the rain. Each woman was carrying a small child. I was raised in the country, and was taught to be polite to all women. Accordingly, I ordered the squad to step aside and let the women pass. They approached to within about fifteen feet of us when they suddenly dropped the children, threw open their robes and commenced to level American M-16 weapons in our direction.

My survival reflexes took over and I ordered the men to open fire. They did so with brutal efficiency. Three women, and three innocent babies were killed. My men were safe. Three days later we were picked up by helicopter at the appointed location, and the mission was accomplished. We returned to base safely, and I was given a commendation for a job well done”.

“My life has never been the same since that day. I can’t close my eyes without seeing the faces of those three innocent children. I am plagued with nightmares, or I can’t seem to sleep at all. I’ve been to counseling, and that seems to help for a little while, but then the faces in my dreams return. I wonder if I will ever get this behind me”.

It was then that I realized that sometimes the victors are the victims. War is ugly, and many times there is no such thing as a hero, simply a survivor. I ask you to remember all veterans, living or dead on this Memorial Day, and thank God that this country has been blessed with brave men and women that have stepped up to fill the breach. They are the ones that have purchased your right to be reading this with their blood, sweat, and tears.

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Bible Questions - Why Are You Angry?

Our next series of questions is in regard to Adam and Eve’s first born son, Cain. We see out text in Genesis 4:6 when God asks Cain, “Why are you angry? And why has your countenance fallen?” The context begins in verse 2, “Then she (Eve - CG) bore again, this time his brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. And in the process of time it came to pass that Cain brought an offering of the fruit of the ground to the Lord.

Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat. And the Lord respected Abel and his offering, but He did not respect Cain and his offering. And Cain was very angry, and his countenance fell.” (verses 2-5). Have you even noticed how some people become angry with God when things don’t go their way? It has been that way from the dawn of civilization!

Romans 10:17 says, “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Hebrews 11:4 states, “By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts…” The

The old man kept to himself, didn’t talk much and hardly ever smiled, but he stood squarely erect and gazed straight ahead, occasionally looking behind as if he was watching for something, or someone. He worked as a janitor in the building where I officed, and I often met him on the elevator in the mornings. I judged him to be about my age, but his scraggly gray beard and deep wrinkles made him appear to be older. He gave the impression of someone that was deeply troubled, and after several months of just making small talk on the elevator, I never saw him smile.

I wanted to see if I could help. I didn’t know if he would open up and talk, but I had to ask. “Is there something bothering you? Is there something I can do to help”?

He slowly fixed his gaze on my face, stared for what seemed liked minutes, then said “it’s my problem, I have to deal with it on my own. You wouldn’t understand”.

I said “hey, I’m a survivor of divorce wars, I might understand more than you think”.

He simply said “thanks for caring, but I’m OK”, so I dropped it.

Several months later we were riding down the elevator together at the end of the day when he looked at me and asked “were you ever in the service”? When I responded in the affirmative he began to open up. He said “I saw a lot of action in Viet Nam, mostly behind enemy lines as a forward observer. My squad was routinely dropped by helicopter to set up observation posts in places where U.S. forces were not supposed to be. We wore no insignia that would identify us as members of the U.S. military, and if captured, our State Department would deny any knowledge of us. I was the Sergeant in command of a squad of five others when we were routinely moving our position through the jungle. We took turns walking point on the

necessary conclusion here is that God told Cain and Abel what kind of sacrifice to offer and Cain did not obey God; and then became angry when God did not accept his offering.

God, knowing human nature, warns Cain what lay in store for him if he didn’t control his anger and his actions. “So the Lord said to Cain, “Why are you angry? And why has your countenance fallen? If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin lies at the door. And its desire is for you, but you should rule over it.” (Genesis 4:6-7). We also see in further reading that Cain kills his younger brother (verse 8) and the Lord asks him 2 more questions, “Where is Abel your brother?” and “What have you done? ” (verses 9 and 10).

Cain first lies to God and then tries to shift the focus from himself back to his brother, “I do not know. Am I my brother’s keeper?” (verse 9).

From today’s questions we can learn several things: (1) man has no cause to become angry with God when he fails to obey the Lord and the consequences aren’t to his liking; (2) God knows what man has done as soon as it is

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accomplished; (3) if man obeys God, he will be accepted by Him; and (4) God’s punishment can be pretty severe - look at verses 10 - 13, “The voice of your brother’s blood cries out to Me from the ground. So now you are cursed from the earth, which has opened its mouth to receive your brother’s blood from your hand.

When you till the ground, it shall no longer yield its strength to you. A fugitive and a vagabond you shall be on the earth.” And Cain said to the Lord, “My punishment is greater than I can bear!”

Why do we often feel that good things that happen in our lives are ‘owed to us’ and the bad things are all God’s fault? That ancient patriarch Job had the right mindset when he fell on hard times (or they fell on him!) in Job chapter 2.

After Satan was allowed to take Job’s health, his wife advised him to sin against God so he could/would be killed by God. In verses 9 and 10 we see their exchange, “Then his wife said to him, “Do you still hold fast to your integrity?

Curse God and die!” But he said to her, “You speak as one of the foolish women speaks. Shall

we indeed accept good from God, and shall we not accept adversity?” (Job 2:9-10). If we are blessed by God we should thank Him! If bad things happen, we should thank Him also - it can ALWAYS be worse than it is!! Romans 2: 4 says, “Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?” While on the other hand, godly sorrow brings the same result, “For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation…” (2 Corinthians 7:10a). Would it be better to come to God during the good times of blessings - or the hard times of sorrow and difficulty? I wonder why so many people wait until the hard times hit? I know that I waited; and I wish I hadn’t!! Where are you?

If I can help in some way, contact me: Charlie Gant, P.O. Box 837, Leakey, Texas 78873; phone: (830) 232-4777; e-mail: charliegant@hotmail.com

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

Worship: 11:00am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00pm Preacher: Charlie Gant 830.232.4230 Frio Canyon Baptist Church Pastor Michael Howard Hwy 83 South Leakey, TX (830) 232-5883 Sunday School: 9:45am Worship Service: 11:00am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wed. Prayer: 6:30pm First Baptist Church P O Box 56 Hwy 83N Leakey, TX Pastor: Mark Spaniel Bible Study: 10:00am Worship: 11:00am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wednesday Prayer: 7:00pm Mon-Fri Daily Prayer 11:00am 830.232.5344 Living Waters Church Hwy 1050 Utopia, TX

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Wednesday, May 20, 2015 WACO—Police said nine members of rival Texas motorcycle gangs were killed Sunday and 18 others were injured after a meeting to settle disputes over territory and recruitment degenerated into a brawl and shootout outside a Waco restaurant. This is probably one of the most gruesome crime scenes I’ve ever seen in my 34 years of law enforcement,” Sgt. Swanton of the Waco Police Dept. said. The Dallas Morning News reported that chains, brass knuckles, and clubs were also used in addition to knives and guns. Police officers fired on armed bikers possibly preventing further injury.

WEST VIRGINIA— Part of the erotic movie “Fifty Shades of Grey” was shown in a West Virginia high school classroom this week after students convinced their teacher to let them watch it as a reward for good work. Fortunately, an assistant principal walked by and saw what they were doing 10 minutes after it started and shut it down. It is unclear if the students or teacher will face disciplinary action.

ISIS— A very well-placed source in the Anbar governor’s office told the BBC Ramadi was now under the full control of

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By Elaine Padgett Carnegie Islamic State, and all government troops had withdrawn. US refused to confirm the capture, saying the situation was “fluid and contested” and it was too early to make “definitive statements”. Ramadi is the capital of Iraq’s largest province, Anbar, and is just 70 miles (112km) west of Baghdad. A statement purportedly from IS said its fighters had “purged the entire city”. It said IS had taken the 8th Brigade army base, along with tanks and missile launchers left behind by troops.

YEMEN— (CNN) Smoke and the stench of bombs filled the skies over Yemen again Sunday as a five-day humanitarian cease fire ended. Saudi-led coaltion airstrikes resumed in four Aden districts, according to Ali al-Halemi, a security official in Aden, and another official who

did not want to be named.

SYRIA—(CNN) Another world wonder is on the brink of destruction as ISIS continues its rampage through the cultural heritage of Iraq and Syria. This time it is the ancient oasis city of Palmyra in Syria, a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating back 2,000 years. ISIS is reported to have executed 23 family members of Syrian government workers Friday in al Amriya, according to SOHR. The group also says ISIS executed 26 people in al Amriya and nearby al Sukhna on Thursday. Both villages are about 45 miles (70 kilometers) northeast of Palmyra. They fear the city will suffer the same fate as Nimrud which was effectively destroyed after ISIS take over.

WILD WEST STEM CELL USEWITH LACK OF REGULATION— The number of stem cell clinics across the U.S. has surged. There are high hopes that the cells will lead to major medical advances, but critics say entrepreneurs are treating patients with little or no evidence that what they do is effective. (May AP)

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Rio Grande College Welcomes New Alums at Commencement

By Laura Nelson

Families and friends filled the Del Rio Civic Center Sat., May 16, to celebrate the graduation of 72 Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College students.

Dr. Michael Ortiz, RGC Faculty Senate President and Assistant Professor of Mathematics, carried the mace and headed the procession of faculty, administrators, and soon-to-be graduates to begin the spring 2015 Commencement ceremony. Dr. Paul Sorrels, Associate Provost/Dean of RGC, welcomed everyone and Cindy Torres Cardenas, the undergraduate with the highest grade-point average, guided the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Dr. Bill Kibler, SRSU President, delivered a greeting and introduced Donna N. Williams, a member of the Texas State University System Board of Regents. Ms. Williams delivered the Commencement address, adding inspiration by relating several personal anecdotes and offering career and life advice drawn from her more than 30 years as a mechanical engineer in both government and private sectors.

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Bandera Electric Receives SDS Pinnacle Award for Exemplary Member Service (Bandera, Tx.) Bandera Electric Cooperative Inc., has been awarded the 2014 SDS Research Pinnacle Award.

The award is the highest recognition given by the firm, and is awarded to utility clients whose service standards are consistently rated as excellent by their customers.

“Member care is a top priority,” explained William Hetherington, Bandera Electric general manager.

“The award is a source of great pride for BEC and demonstrates our dedication to providing the highest level of service and reliability to our members.”

The Pinnacle Award is SDS’s highest honor. BEC was one of only 8 utilities nationwide to be recognized.

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GRANNY’S KITCHEN BACK TO BASICS... MEMORIAL DAY

By Elaine Padgett Carnegie

Summer! Lots of rain, in fact it is thundering as I write this. This weekend we bring in the summer right with Memorial Day Celebrations and remembering those who have gone before. Quick, light recipes or “make aheads” so you can enjoy the day and celebrate however your heart desires! Happy Memorial Day!

cake horizontally. The bottom stripe of the flag is red, so start the first row at the bottom. Be sure to press the berries down into the frosting so the stripes will not be raised above the fluffy frosting. (If you want to be technically accurate, there are 13 stripes on the flag.) Serve any leftover berries with the sliced cake and ice cream.

PASTA PICNIC SALAD

GRILLED CORN

1 (16 ounce) package fusilli pasta 1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons milk 1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix 1 cup frozen petite peas, thawed 2 (2 ounce) cans sliced black olives 1 cup cubed Genoa salami 3/4 cup chopped green onions 3/4 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water, and drain. In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, milk and Italian dressing mix. Whisk together until smooth, set aside. In a large salad bowl combine cooked and cooled pasta, peas, olives, salami, green onions, celery and parsley. Mix in dressing last, reserving 1/2 cup. Let sit overnight in fridge. Stir before serving. Add extra dressing if pasta appears dry.

PATRIOTIC SUGAR COOKIES

1 1/2 cups butter, softened 2 cups white sugar 4 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight). Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. Place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. Cool completely.

HOW TO DECORATE A FLAG CAKE

No patriotic celebration would be complete without an All-American Flag Cake!

Decorate your cake in the baking pan if you’ll be taking it farther afield than the backyard. To make this flag cake, we used a 9x13-inch cake (we baked a Silver White Cake). You’ll need two pints of strawberries, one pint of blueberries, and Fluffy Boiled Icing. Wash the berries and drain them on paper towels. Stem the strawberries and cut them into halves.

Spread the icing generously over the cake. (Whipped topping or whipped cream can be used in place of Fluffy Boiled Icing, but the finished cake will need to be refrigerated.) Fluffy Boiled Icing holds up well at outdoor picnics and barbeques. In the top left corner of the frosted cake, arrange the blueberries into an outline of a rectangle that is 5 inches wide and 4 inches tall. Press the berries down into the frosting. Fill the blueberry outline in with the remaining blueberries. The blueberries look best if placed in rows: the icing between them resembles stars. Place strawberry halves cut-side down in rows going across the

4 ears of corn Oil, for grates 1 tbsp. butter, cut into quarters Coarse salt and ground pepper Chili powder or paprika Peel back husks, leaving them attached at the base of the ear. Remove and throw away the corn silk and pull the husks back over the corn. Place the ears in a large bowl or stockpot and cover with cold water. Let soak for 10 minutes. Preheat the grill to high heat and lightly oil the grates. Drain the corn. Arrange the ears on a grill. Cover and cook, turning occasionally until the husks are slightly charred and the corn is tender.

Remove ears from grill. Holding the bottom of the hot ears with a towel, peel back the husks and coat kernels with butter. Season with salt, pepper and herbs to taste.

BAR B QUE RIBS

3 slabs baby back ribs 1 cup dry rub Barbecue sauce 1 cup honey 3 cups apple juice Prepare the grill for indirect heat by lighting half of it. Heat to 275300 degrees.

Prepare the ribs by trimming any excess fat or loose pieces of meat from the ribs. Flip the ribs so the bone side is up. Use a knife to get under the membrane and pull the membrane up using your hands. Rinse ribs under cold water and pat dry. Season with dry rub.

Use about 1/4 of the rub on the bone side and 3/4 on the meat side. When the grill has reached a steady temperature, place ribs on the grill. Cook the ribs for about 90 minutes, making sure it doesn’t burn. Remove the ribs and brush on the honey. Place ribs in a foil pan that will fit on grill.

Pour in the apple juice in the bottom of the pan and cover the pan with foil. Place on grill away from direct heat. Continue cookie for another 45 minutes to 90 minutes, or until tender and falling off bone. Remove and place directly on the grill. Brush with barbecue sauce and cook for 10 minutes on medium low heat.

EASY CHICKEN KEBABS

Yellow squash Zucchini Red peppers Chicken (cut into chunks and marinated in lemon, pepper and olive oil) For the tzatziki sauce: 2 cups plain yogurt (drained through coffee filter to remove extra moisture) 1 large clove of garlic Juice of half a lemon 1⁄2 cup grated, seedless cucumber Pinch of kosher salt Chop vegetables to roughly uniform chunks and skewer on kebabs with marinated chicken, then grill. For tzatziki sauce: Mix all ingredients and refrigerate until ready to serve. Dip or drizzle kebabs in tzatziki sauce before serving

PIONEER REAL ESTATE

Shirley Shandley, Broker 698 Highway 83 South * Office 830-232-6422 · #19 – New Listing! 197+ AC ranch between Leakey & Concan. Flat & scenic hills, pond $4900 P/Acre · #10 – New Listing! 24.58 AC, comfortable cabin with electricity. Private, secluded & minutes off RR 337, ready to hunt $159,000 · #5 – New Listing! Frio River access lot with storage bldg., concrete slab, water hook-up & elect. Tr. trailer is extra if buyer wants it $35,950 · #34 – New Listing! 82.37 AC off scenic Hwy 337, great views, cabin, great hunting $430,000 · #22 – New Listing! 78.77 AC MOL, Log Home, guest cabin, RV shed/barn, pond, blinds, feeders, cave $625,000 · #33 – New Listing! Frio Riverfront 3/2 rock home, Hwy 1120 front, 1.95 AC, separate guest suite, in-ground swim pool $590,000 · #68 – REDUCED - This lg. 3/2 Home, guest house, workshop, lg. deck, rock patio& deer proof fence, access 2 Frio River Parks – $239,500 · #42 – REDUCED - Creekfront Lot w/scenic views, water meter (Agent/ Owner) $39,500 · #25 – Log Cabin, 6.96 AC on seasonal creek, solar panels, fenced. Needs TLC $104,500 · #11 – Concan, 3/2 Rock Home, established rental income. Walk to House Pasture Restaurant $330,000 · #1 – 2.28 gated AC with Nueces River access, water & electric available, priced to sell $35,000 · #9 – REDUCED - 127+ feet Frio River, 4/4 Home plus 1/1 guest house, built in pool, screened in porch overlooks river & pool $579,000 · #3 – PRISTENE HOME 21 AC arched entries, high ceilings, granite countertops, SS appliances, 3/3 Home. Guest Home w/oversized 3 car garage/ storage, barn w/liv. Quarters $689,000 · #6 – 10.554 AC 2 BD/1 BA Home plus guest house, 2 story barn, swim pool, security system, fenced & X-fenced, lots of Axis Deer $249,900 · #28 – Prime Frio River tract, Frio Vista #7, Cypress trees, N. of Leakey 1.26 AC (Owner/Broker) $275,000 · #14 – 28.32 AC, 2 BD/1 BA hilltop views, 2 BD cabin, elect., septic, creek $150,000 · #20 – 5.5 AC Garner Park area, great get away, elect. & well, living quarters.

Buy season pass to Garner Park& you’ll be set for summer vacations $139,500 · #18 – 3.76 AC corner lot in Spring Hill, off RR 337, electric & telephone service, city water, reasonable restrictions $49,900 · #98 – Reduced! Large 3/2 Home w/huge open kitchen/dining/living room, Frio River access at River Tree Park, multi RV hook-ups w/septic, Lg. trees, storage shed $329,000 · #57 – Hilltop building site, 1.07 AC Concan, adjacent & access to community clubhouse & swim pool, water system, underground utilities, paved street (Owner/Broker) $55,000 · #32 - .86 AC Leakey city lot, needs creative new owner to continue the work in progress $150,000 · #16 – 525 AC+/- Barksdale, elec., cabin, windmill well, co. rd. frontage, blinds, feeders, cargo container $892,515 · #2 – 2.33 AC E. Prong Frio River lined w/Cypress Trees, 1 1⁄2 story home, 2 BD/2BA, 2 story fireplace, lots of decks, CA/CH $282,000 · #63 – 4.5 AC Hwy 83 frontage, homesite, elect., water meter $49,700 · #39 – 17.77 AC, 2 BD Rock Cabin, elect., septic, water storage $129,500 PENDING · #61 - 72.24 AC near Leakey, beautiful log home, 2 story rental apt. Shown by apt. only $775,000 PENDING · #21 – Frio River access, .75 AC, underground elect., water system, rentals OK, Concan $119,000 · #23 – Log Home 2/1 1⁄2 w/spring-fed creek front $160,000 · #36 – 9.3 AC Spring Hill gate comm., water, elect., views, homesite, possible

owner terms $108,600 · #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 $219,000 · #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 · #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

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Featuring the “Rocky

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.

EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT! DICK WALKER WILL BE PERFORMING AT THE FRIENDS GRILL, DOWNTOWN LEAKEY FROM 6:30 - 8:30

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The Lions Club has been in existence since 1917. Lions clubs from all over the world are composed of citizens in the community who think of

themselves last and their neighbors first. “Where there’s a need, there’s a Lion” The Clubs ‘ main objective is to service the blind however if participates in many other charitable needs including providing scholarships for area high school seniors.

How do we make our money? The Leakey Lions Club fundraisers include bingo on the first Thursday of even months held at the American Legion Hall, participating

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

GRAND PRIZE: Vizio 42” HD TV

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.

CATCH A LION AND GET A TICKET!!

2ND PRIZE: $350 WALMART GIFT CARD

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

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.

ADVERTISE

by Lion Johnnie Jackson

2015 LEAKEY LIONS CLUB RAFFLE Tickets available at First State Bank of Uvalde, Leakey Branch, Hondo National Bank, Tri-Canyon Branch and Hill Country Herald or any Lion!

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

by selling items that enhance community events, annual rib preparation and and Lion traditional event – selling mops and brooms.

Outstanding, long lasting mops, brooms, brushes, rakes and other products are made by the lighthouse for the blind. Those that are blind can make a living and the organization , in turn sells the products to the Lions Club who sells them to the consumer.

This years’ mops and brooms sale was sold out before they

hit the street. This years’ sale was headed up by Lion Ed Mack. With the help of fellow Lions Alex Strauss, John Patrick, Clay Atchison and Johnny Jackson, 2 truck loads of products were picked up at a distribution point. Lion Mack and Jackson delivered all the supplies to their purchasers on May 8. Shown below is Jackson and Mack delivering their products to Luis Sanchez at the Heart of Hills Camp in Kerrville. Money in the bank for Leakey kids!

SEE THE DEVIL’S SINKHOLE BATS One of nature’s greatest phenomena Now through October 31 Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area Evenings Wednesday-Sunday Tours meet at the Rocksprings Visitors Center on the Rocksprings town square.

Call 830-683-2287 or e-mail devilssinkhole@swtexas.net Reservations are necessary.

The Devil’s Sinkhole is a National Natural Landmark.

Ask about our daytime tours and nearby Kickapoo Cavern State Park, too.

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.

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“Let Us Help You Select An Appropriate Memorial”

3RD PRIZE: Yeti Cooler sponsored by Happy Hollow Outfitters

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

PARKVIEW GENERAL STORE Located at

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

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

HIGH Electric Costs!!!!

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

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

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

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

Wanted : Vacation Home Housekeeper Once every two weeks Rio Frio Area Call Cindy at 361-362-9131

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

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!

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

WE PAY A CASH REWARD OF

$70

for every DEAD (Dry) ton you drag in;

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.

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

WANTED

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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)

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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!

Hunting Property!!! We have several great hunting tracts that range in size from 88 to 103 acres and in price from $1,100 to $2,000 per acre. We even have one that offers owner financing. Everything from unimproved to one with a 3 bedroom two bath manufactured home. Lots of wildlife, peaceful and quiet.

You say you want a gentleman’s ranch??? We have 3 of them, ranging from a highly improved 69 acre showplace to 265 acres with both sides of the Frio River. We have 210 acres with topography that ranges from field area to hillsides. Each of these places front on the blacktop and represent excellent investments.

Looking for commercial opportunities??? We have several prime properties right on Highway 83, in the heart of the business areas of the Frio Canyon. Everything from a freestanding retail building on one acre, to an office building with additional land that would make an ideal RV park. Prices that make sense financially.

Call on these today!!

Do you want that perfect home site to build the home of your dreams?? We have it, whether you want a river front tract, river access tract, or one with a tremendous view. Our properties range in value from a 5 acre tract in Shady Oaks for $49,900 to the most beautiful river front tract in the Frio Canyon for $325,000. Want to be in Con Can?? We have a great lot in Canyon Oaks that is close to everything for only $55,000.

Don’t let these get away, call today!

Ready to move into with river frontage!!! We have two homes available, one designers dream in a gated community overlooking a cypress lined swimming hole, and another on a high spot overlooking the river with a history of great success in a rental pool. These homes range in price from $375,000 to $579,000.

Would you rather have the best view in the Frio Canyon ?? Then don’t pass up this 3 bedroom 2 1⁄2 bath show place in Spring Hill. Gated community with city water, close to town but very private. You can see all the way to Garner State Park from this beautiful deck.

Do you want your own get away in the Frio Canyon that will pay for itself??

We have several great investment properties that are well established as nightly rental properties. Now you can own your private place, enjoy the tax advantages of a great investment, and let the property essentially pay for itself. We have several great opportunities from cabins in the Pecan Farm to homes in the Concan area.

Get in on the ground floor in the Ridge! Beautiful home sites ranging in size from 5 to 10 acres. This is a gated community with a private river park, paved roads, and a TCEQ approved water system. Properties can be used for nightly rentals.

Prices start at $112,500.

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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BBG’S BAKERY 279 Mountain Street (West side of EMS and Legion Hall) LEAKEY TEXAS

337 W RR 337 LEAKEY, TEXAS 830-232-3337

7am - 1pm Tuesday thru Friday CLOSED SUNDAY & 7am-3pm Saturday MONDAY

WHY DID THE CHICKEN CROSS THE ROAD? TO GET TO HIS NEW COOP!!

CHICKEN EARLS HAS A CHICKEN * NEW COOP!! SAME NEW LOCATION EVERY TUESDAY

232-5001 FRIO PECAN FARM PAVILION RANCH ROAD 337 (1 MILE EAST OF INTERSECTION OF HWY 83) LEAKEY, TEXAS

COWBOY BREAKFAST Memorial Day Weekend May 23 7:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Frio Canyon Motorcycle Stop

on Hwy 337 West

Sponsored by Friends of the Library

830-232-5022 At the Frio Pecan Farm Pavilion

NOW OPEN FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS 11AM-9PM

BEER & WINE AVAILABLE

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MARILYN’S WED-SAT 10:00-5:00 CAMP WOOD 591-4889 QUESTIONS? CALL US!

Night Stand $89 Chest of Drawers $275 Queen $375 Dresser $420 Mirror $99

ANZA & CASE KNIVES OVER 150 QUILTS IN STOCK QUEENS START AT $49

Barcalounger Recliners

N R O KH

C U B HE

At T thursDAY

FRIDAY LADIES NIGHT 1/2 price drinks

SERTA & CORSICANA MATTRESSES

ALL YOU CAN EAT FRIED CATFISH

ROUGH RIVER BAND LIVE SATURDAY NIGHT MAY 23!!

• Fresh Cut Steaks • Fresh Ground Beef • Deli Meats • Camping Supplies

OPEN SUNDAYS !!

9a.m.-8p.m.

Corner of 83 and 337 DOWNTOWN, LEAKEY, TEXAS

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

Fri. 7-9 Sat. 8-9

TRI-CANYON BRANCH

SUMMER KICK OFF with Zach Walther May 30th!!

“See YOU at The Buckhorn”

BAR OPEN Monday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Friday 11 a.m. - 12 a.m. * Saturday 11 a.m. - 1 a.m.

Sunday Noon - 8 p.m.

GRILL OPEN Monday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Sunday Noon - 8 p.m.

BEVERAGE BARN OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK DRIVE-THRU Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Sunday Noon - 8 p.m.

LOCATED ON 83 BETWEEN CONCAN AND LEAKEY www.thebuckhornbargrill.com

TIRE AND WHEEL CONNECTION

410 S. HWY. 83 LEAKEY, TEXAS 830.232.4553

WE TREAT OUR CUSTOMERS LIKE NEIGHBORS BECAUSE THEY ARE

2805 Highway 90 West Hondo, Texas 78861

830.426.TIRE (8473) www.TireandWheelConnection.com

FRIO CANYON SALON at FRIO SPRINGS LODGES

692 Evergreen Street Leakey, Texas 78873 LODGING OFFICE 830-232-4174

~Reserve your Salon Appointment~ NAILS Julissa Velasques 830-275-7305 Hair ~ Color / style / perm Terri Lugo 830-591-7494 Maggie Lopez 830-279-8305 Massages Shellie Wade 830-261-0750

HONDO NATIONAL BANK WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY MAY 25TH IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY

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

Lodging on the Springs of the Beautiful Frio Springs

THE HISTORIC LEAKEY INN Inns & Cabins starting at $79 Hwy 83 & 7th street

Leakey, texas

830-232-5246 Motorcycle friendly