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ROAD CONSTRUCTION TO CONTINUE THROUGH SEPTEMBER by Julie Becker
TXDOT officials released holiday work dates for the ongoing construction through downtown Leakey. Starting Friday May 26th through Friday June 9th, 2017 work crews will not be present. Work will resume Monday June 12th through Friday June 23rd. TXDOT officials anticipate construction to be completed from downtown to the 3rd Street area at that time. Work crews will not be present June 26th through July 7th, 2017 to observe the July 4th holiday. Work will begin again on Monday July 10, 2017 and construction is anticipated to continue until late September 2017. Work began in October, 2016 on RR 337 West and continued to south US Hwy
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Poetry Camp ............................ Page 5
Leakey Eagles Claim Another State Tennis Title
Somewhere in the West
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Texas Lawmakers Pass Statewide Ban on Texting While Driving ............................. Page 9
CORNERED AND CAUGHT ........................... Page 3
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On May 19th Senior Sofia Rodriguez and Sophomore Hudson Springer won the 1A State Championship in Mixed Doubles on the stadium courts at Texas A&M University. This marks the third tennis state championship for Leakey since 2000. Crystal Blazek claimed one in singles in 2000 followed by Sofia’s first State Championship in mixed doubles with brother Lorenzo Rodriguez in 2015. Rodriguez and Springer won their district and regional titles with six straight set, convincing victories. However, the Eagles found themselves in a battle in their opening round match up with Hernandez and Ponce from Fort Davis. The Eagles started slow but held on to win the first set 7-5. Rodriguez and Springer finished strong in the second set (6-2) by winning the last five games in a row to claim a spot in the semifinals with Paige Gerber and
83 working North to the Leakey city limits. Safety is a priority during peak tourist season so the state, as well as contractors, look at all aspects of the job for safety of the traveling public and the safety of the construction workers. Holidays and construction do not mix! Earlier in the year the estimated time of completion was late May. We missed it. But keep the faith, it will eventually come to an end and when it does, it will be wonderful to see. As always, if you can find an alternate route around the downtown area please do so. RR 337 East is open now so that helps the traffic at the main intersection of town. Be safe! Watch for workers!
by Mike Springer
Trayton McLain from Nazareth. This was a good match up but the Eagles won several key points and prevailed 6-4, 6-3. In the finals, Rodriguez and Springer faced Kathleen Sheehan and Ethen Evans from Imperial Buena Vista. Evans, like Rodriguez, is a Senior playing in his third state final. In the first few games, it was clear that both teams were evenly matched but several Buena Vista’s shots were landing right on the lines and many Leakey shots just missed by an inch or two. Buena Vista’s confidence soared while the Eagles struggled mightily. During that slump, Leakey lost 5 games in a row and found themselves down 2-6, 0-1 right before Evan’s was slated to serve. Evans served and was winning 40-15 when Leakey pulled it together and started turning things around. Rodriguez and Springer broke Evans’ serve continued page 4
Sabinal High School Recognized as a “2017 Best High School” By Richard W. Grill, Superintendent of Schools, Sabinal ISD
For the second time in four years, Sabinal High School has been named a “Best High School in America” by U. S. News and World Report. Each year, U.S. News & World Report releases its list of best high schools in America. Their goal is to provide a clear, unbiased picture of how well public schools serve all of their students in preparing them to demonstrate proficiency in basic skills as well as readiness for college-level work. “We are obviously pleased being independently recognized by a National publication honoring the dedication of our teachers and the hard work of our students at Sabinal High School” said Richard Grill, Superintendent of Schools. Sabinal High School is ranked #214 of a possible 1925 high schools in Texas. To be considered among the best, high schools had to pass a rigorous four-step process that sought to determine whether a school was serving all of its students and not just those who are college bound.
The first step determined whether students at a particular school were performing better than statistically expected for their students demographic, analyzing the percentages of economically disadvantaged students. Schools that passed this step then moved on to step two, which assessed whether disadvantaged students performed at or better than the State averages for the least-advantaged students. For the next two steps, U.S. News considered graduation rates and college readiness performance levels. To pass step three, high schools had to have a graduation rate of 75 percent or greater. For the 2017 rankings, the graduation rate reflects students who entered the ninth grade in the 2011-2012 school year. Finally, U.S. News calculated a college readiness index, which was the number of 12th grade students who took and passed at least one AP test, divided by the number of 12th graders at that school
Highway 83 Obsessed Author Coming to Hill Country ............................ Page 13
INDEX Legals/Jail Register ... . Page 3Community News ......... Page 4-7 Feature Story ............... Page 8-9 Obituaries ...................... Page 10 Classifieds ..................... Page 14
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U.S. Route 83 is like no other highway in Texas. It extends from its northernmost border at Oklahoma, passes through the ranchlands and oil patches of the Panhandle, hits a big speed bump in Hill Country, then follows the Rio Grande Valley all the way to Brownsville. Award-winning author Stew Magnuson set out in 2009 to chronicle the past and present along this historically rich highway, traveling its length in May 2010 with the idea to publish a book about what he discovered. Like Highway 83 itself, it was a long road that took nearly eight years, but it ended on March 27 with the publication of The Last American Highway: A Journey Through Time Down U.S. Route 83 in Texas. Magnuson will give a multimedia presentation about Highway 83 on Wednesday, June 7, 5:30 p.m. at The Twig bookstore in San Antonio; El Progresso Memorial Library in Uvalde, Thursday, June 8 at 5:30 p.m.; the Real County Public Library in Leakey, Friday, June 8 at noon. He will sign books only (no presentation) at the Frio Canyon Motorcycle Stop in Leakey on Saturday, June 10, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Copies of the book will be available for sale.
Magnuson calls The Last American Highway in Texas a hybrid history-travel book. As far as Highway 83, “Every town has a story to tell,” Magnuson discovered. A massacre in Menard marked the beginning of the end for the Spanish Empire in America. Wellington is where the notorious criminals Bonnie and Clyde sent their car careening into the Red River. On a ranch just east of Brownsville, Ranger “Rip” Ford led the charge at the final battle of the Civil War. Magnuson uncovers the stories of the famous, the infamous and the forgotten as he explores a road like no other in America. The Last American Highway in Texas is available on Amazon.com and bookstores and gift shops along the highway. Over the past eight years, Magnuson has carved out a place as the foremost expert on the fifth longest federal highway, which runs 1,885 miles from the Canadian border to Mexico. He founded and administers the Fans of U.S. Route 83 page on Facebook, which now has more than 3,300 members. continued page 13
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JAIL REGISTER May 14 - May 20, 2017
NO ARRESTS Real County Law Officers Nathan T. Johnson, Sheriff Steven Castro, Deputy Sheriff Mark Cox, Deputy Sheriff Teddy Douthit, Deputy Sheriff William Johnson, Deputy Sheriff Corporal Jake Sanchez, DPS Highway Patrol DPS Trooper Alexander Robertson Clint Graham, TPWD Game Warden A/D - ARREST DATE A/O - ARRESTING OFFICER Disclaimer: All print and other visual media is for informational purposes only. This information is considered public information under the Freedom of Information Act and the Public Records Act. Any indication of an arrest is not intended to imply or infer that such individual has been convicted of a crime. All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Editor’s Note: This is a new list provided by Real County Sheriff’s Office, it lists subjects that are on hold or detainer for Real County. They have been arrested in other counties awaiting transport to Real County
DETAINER LIST
Ward, Lance Weldon 43 W/M Violation of Probation - Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1 < 1 gram 10/18/2016 TDCJ Nies, Sheri Michelle 42 W/F Theft of Property => $100 < $750 4/5/2017 Rockwell County Jail McMahan, Khristy Anne 49 W/F Theft of Property => $100 <$750 Theft of Property => $100 <$750 5/9/2017 Eastland County Jail Frenzel, Devon 22 W/M Violation of Probation Aggravated Assault Causing Bodily Injury w/ a Deadly Weapon 5/16/2017 Uvalde County Jail
Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report May 14- May 20, 2017 05/14/2017 @ 1820 responded to Ranch Road 337 east of Leakey for a stranded motorist 2238 responded to a residence on Pecan Shadows Drive west of Leakey for a disturbance 05/15/2017 @ 1632 responded to Mercantile in Leakey for suspicious activity 1848 responded to a residence on Roy Chisum Road north of Leakey for a welfare check 1937 responded to a residence on Fifth Street in Leakey for suspicious activity 2140 responded to a residence on Ranch Road 337 west of Leakey for suspicious activity 2141 responded to a residence on Ranch Road 336 for a burglary alarm 05/16/2017 @ 1806 responded to a residence on Evergreen Street in Leakey for suspicious activity
05/17/2017 @ 1258 responded to a residence on South Frio Street in Camp Wood for a civil process 1813 responded to US Highway 83 north of Leakey for a stranded motorist 2007 responded to a residence on John Buchanan Road west of Leakey for suspicious activity 2346 responded to a residence on Ranch Road 1120 south of Leakey for a disturbance 05/18/2017 @ 138 responded to a residence on Pecan Shadows Drive for suspicious activity 05/19/2017 @ 821 respond to the First State Bank of Uvalde in Leakey to unlock a vehicle 1801 responded to a residence on Walter White Ranch Road south of Leakey for a trespasser 1942 responded to a residence on Little Dry Frio Road east of Leakey for suspicious activity
REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WANTED PERSONS AND FUGITIVES The Real County Sheriff’s Office has numerous felony, misdemeanor, and capias warrants and we are actively seeking to apprehend all persons wanted by the various courts within our jurisdiction. The wanted individuals highlighted below are six individuals we have highlighted for this week’s “FUGITIVE SECTION”. We need your help to apprehend these subjects and hold them responsible for criminal acts committed in our community. If you know where these subjects are please call the Real County Sheriff’s Office at 830-232-5201. If you ARE one of these subjects or know you have outstanding warrants…. TURN YOURSELF IN AT ONCE.
Editor’s Note: This list is provided by Real County Sheriff’s Office, it lists subjects that are being held by Real County in contracted jail facilities awaiting trial
HOLDING LIST Espino, Jorge Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon District 8/13/2016 Bandera Espino, Jorge Unlawful Possession of a Firearm By Felon District 8/13/2016 Bandera Espino, Jorge Terroristic Threat of Family/Household County 8/13/2016 Bandera Harlow, Bobby Violation of Probation - False Name Info / Forgery Vehicle Registration District 5/1/2017 Bandera Harlow, Bobby Pre Indictment - Escape While Arrested/ Confined Felony District 5/1/2017 Bandera Harlow, Bobby Pre Indictment - Possession of Controlled Substance PG1 Less than 1 gram District 5/1/ 2017 Bandera Falcon, Juan Jesus Failure To Appear - Possession of Controlled Substance Analogue PG1 Less than 1 gram District 5/1/2017 Edwards Hohman, Ryder Ladd Bond Forfeiture Failure to Appear - Theft of Service => 2,500 < 30k ( Has a Hold out of Matagorda CO) District 5/17/2017 Bandera Hohman, Ryder Ladd Theft of Property => $100 <$750 ( Has a Hold out of Matagorda CO) County 5/17/2017 Bandera Hohman, Ryder Ladd Theft of Property => $100 <$750 ( Has a Hold out of Matagorda CO) County 5/17/2017 Bandera
Felony Warrant
Shannon Dewayne Hewitt
DOB 12-31-1979 Wanted on Possession of a Controlled Substance – 1 warrant
337 RR 337 West P.O. Box 822 Leakey, Texas 78873 (830) 232-6294 (830) 433-1424 Published Each Wednesday Julie Becker/Editor/Publisher Billie Franklin, Sabinal Correspondent
Contributing Writers: Elaine Padgett Carnegie Linda Kirkpatrick
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Theodore “TJ” McAlpine
DOB 09-10-1982 Wanted for Felony Deadly Conduct - VOP
Misdemeanor Warrants
Kenneth Lewis
DOB 03-30-1984 Wanted for False Report to a Peace Officer – VOP (also wanted in Medina County)
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Felony Warrant
GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS City of Leakey Mayor: Harry Schneemann Secretary: Dee Dee Wally Office: 830-232-6757 Fax: 830-232-6775 Councilmen: Ken Auld • Roel Gonzalez• Carl Jensen Frankie DeLeon • Bob Bowers Leakey Volunteer Fire Dept.830-232-4005 Frio Canyon EMS, Inc.830-232-5299 City of Camp Wood Mayor: Jesse Chavez Office: 830-597-2265 Fax: 830-597-5365 email:cityhall@swtexas.net Aldermen: Curtis Wilson • Domingo Tobar • Sammie Ives •Darlene Bullard • Josh Cox Volunteer Fire Dept:830-597-6100 Camp Wood Library: 830-597-3208 Nueces Canyon EMS: 830-597-4200 City of Sabinal Mayor: Charles Story Secretary: Betty Jo Harris Office: 830-988-2218 Councilmembers: Ali Alejandro, Nancy Alvarado, Danny Dean, J. R. Flores, Mike Nuckles, and Andy Schaefer Sabinal Library 830-988-2911 Sabinal Municipal Judge: Anita Herndon 830-988-2630 Justice of the Peace Precinct #2 Bobby G. McIntosh,830- 988-2462 Real County County Judge, Garry Merritt 830-232-5304 Real County Attorney, Bobby Jack Rushing 830-232-6461 County/District Clerk, Jennifer Manchester 830-232-5202 Justice of the Peace Dianne Rogers: 830-232-6630 Justice of the Peace JD Martinez: 830-597-6149 Sheriff, Nathan Johnson 830-232-5201 Real County Constable VACANT 830-232-5201 Tax Assessor-Collector Donna Brice: 830-232-6210 Treasurer, Mairi Gray 830-232-6627 Chief Appraiser Michael Mann 830-232-6248 Real County Public Library 830-232-5199 Camp Wood Public Library 830-597-3208 Real County Commissioners: Precinct #1: Manuel Rubio Pct.#2: Bryan Shackelford Pct. #3:Raymon Ybarra Pct.#4: Joe W. Connell, Sr. Real Edwards Conservation & Reclamation District PO Box 807 . Camp Wood, Texas 78833 (830) 597-3322 office Fax (830) 597-3320 recrd@swtexas.net email Roland Trees, Board President Joel Pigg, General Manager
Misdemeanor Warrants
Carlos Martinez
DOB 10-10-1997 Wanted for Bond Forfeiture – Harassment
James Michael Faubion Misdemeanor Warrants
Bryan Colyer
DOB 07-23-1974 Wanted for multiple charges of Theft by check (also wanted by Bexar and Comal County)
DOB 02-04-1991 Wanted for outstanding traffic violations – 3 warrants Capias Pro-Fine (Subjects CAN MAKE PAYOFF by contacting our office with cash, cashier’s check, or money order)
CORNERED AND CAUGHT On 05-14-2014, at around 11:00 pm, Edwards County Constable John Maxwell and Real County Sheriff Deputy Mark Cox conducted a traffic stop just inside Edwards County outside of Camp Wood on “River Road”. The subject stopped was John Linzie Wood (DOB 11/02/ 1982). Working together with Edwards County K-9 Officer Matt Dietes, officers affected an on-view arrest of John L. Wood and were able to recover methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and weapons. John L. Wood is on Federal Parole for drug related offenses and has been a long time participant in the illegal drug trafficking rings around Camp Wood, Rocksprings, Uvalde, and the surrounding area. After the arrest of John L. Wood, Sheriff Johnson contacted federal authorities requesting immediate action be taken to revoke his parole. A short time later a federal parole violation warrant was issued for John L. Wood in addition to the Edwards County charges. “John L. Wood is a major player in the illegal narcotics trafficking in and around our county. The revocation of his federal parole, in addition to the new charges, should keep him in custody for an extended period of time and stop him from spreading his poison in our community. The good police work of both Real and Edwards County officers paid off, and we have gotten another drug dealer off our streets.” -- Sheriff Nathan T. Johnson
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Leakey Eagles Claim Another State Tennis Title and won 4 more games in a row to take a 5-1 lead in the second set. Buena Vista rallied for 2 more games but Springer had a great service game with outstanding net play by Rodriguez to take the second set 6-3 and force a third set. The third set was very even and both teams were making some great plays. Rodriguez was serving with a 4-3 lead when the Eagles had a point to remember. Buena Vista hit a great shot down the alley which should have been a winner but Springer sprinted to get his racket on it and somehow managed to get it in. Buena Vista then punched it back in the other direction for another apparent winner but Rodriguez came out of nowhere to make another amazing shot which led to the Eagles winning that point and ultimately, the game, set and match. 6-3 was the score in the third set. Rodriguez and Springer finished the season with a 19-1 record with their one loss to a 4A mixed doubles team from Devine.
They played very well in their first season together. Springer developed a very strong and consistent first serve by the end of the season and a solid net game. Rodriguez’ biggest strength was her amazing baseline groundstrokes. Her serving and volley-
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ing were very good as well. Both player’s composure while facing adversity was very impressive. It was a pleasure to watch and coach these Eagles all season as they kept the game fun and really enjoyed playing!
Students Receive 22 Microsoft Certifications in Spring Semester by Beth Manglberger
As part of the Business Information Management I class at Leakey ISD, students are offered the opportunity to take a test generated by Certiport to evaluate their ability to use Microsoft Office applications on a computer. The BIM class is taught by Beth Manglberger but the exams are designed through the outside source and each one is specific for one application in Microsoft Office, a leader in the technology software world. Students from the class were given the option to be tested in April and May over Microsoft Office Excel and Access 2013 which are some the most commonly used programs in the office place and educational world. Of the 26 exams that were administered, 22 passed and are now titled as Microsoft Office Excel or Access 2013 Specialists. This brings our total number of professional certifications this year to 37 and some students received certifications in Word, Excel, and Access. Those students that tested this semester in Excel and Access and received the certification honor were: Jordan Jensen (E & A), Anthony Ashley (E & A), Dulce Martinez(E & A), Sydney Carter (E), Sydney Jones (E & A), Quinten Pigg (E & A), Hanna Jones (E & A), Cody Wooten
Photo: Some upper classmen were exempt from their semester exams and were not present for the photo. Those present are: Beth Manglberger (teacher), Cody Wooten, Jordan Jensen, Lance Mabry, Hanna Jones, and Dulce Martinez.
(E & A), Hudson Springer (E & A), Lance Mabry (E & A), Ryan Lopez (A), Haley Wheatley (E & A).
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Nueces Canyon Board of Education Regular Session Meeting- May 15th , 2017 Members of the Nueces Canyon C.I.S.D. Board of Education met in regular session on May 15th, 2017. Danny Irwin, Board President, presided at the meeting. The board meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm. Tena Hunger gave the invocation. Sharon Lamborn addressed the board in Open Forum regarding bus parking. The State UIL Academic Speech qualifiers, Gabriella Irwin and Nataliah DeLeon, read their pieces for the board. The State UIL Track qualifiers, Zoe Burleson, Camille Harris, Megan Sifuentes, Jacob Harmon, Roy Schexnider, Tony Gonzales, Daunte Flores, and Victor Contreras were honored. The Oath of Office was administered to incoming board members Noreda Sifuentes and Mark Martinez. Afterward the board reorganization took place. Danny Irwin was elected President, Charles Hunger was elected Vice President, and Noreda Sifuentes was elected Secretary. Principal Luci Harmon reported Elementary enrollment of 164 and Junior High and High School enrollment of 114 · Our testing for the school year is complete. We had almost perfect attendance for the testing and every staff member did something to assist with testing. We will receive results in June. · This year we completed the Iowa Test of Basic Skills with our Kindergarten through second grade students. Luci Harmon also presented the Food Services Report for the month saying: · Mrs. Wredding is awaiting information on legislative and administrative changes in lunchroom regulations and its impact on next year’s lunches. · She will be making some cosmetic changes to the lunchroom this summer. Girls Athletic Director Brandy Sweeten reported: · Girls won the Regional Track Meet and placed 2nd as a team in the State Track meet. Zoe Burleson brought home 2 gold
medals in Discus and Shot Put, Camille Harris brought home 3 silvers in the 3200m 1600m and 800m , and Megan Sifuentes placed 9th in the 300m hurdles. · Summer Basketball Leagues have begun for May and June. · Open Gym Schedules will be made available at the end of this month. · 2017-2018 Start-up forms and physical papers will also be made available at the end of this month. · Elementary completed a competitive Lil’ Dribbler Tournament where we saw more volunteers than ever before. · Nurse Leslie Caillet has finished submitting all the districts FittnessGram information. Boys Athletic Director Keith Hughes reported: · On April 28-29, the Nueces Canyon Boys Varsity Panthers track team, finished 3rd in the Regional Track meet. Five of the seven competing track members earned a trip to the 1A State track meet in Austin, Jacob Harmon placed 5th in Pole Vault, and Roy Schexnider, Daunte Flores, Victor Contreras, and Tony Gonzales placed 9th in the mile relay · Summer 6 on 6 football and 5 on 5 basketball has started practicing at the JH and HS levels. In the Transportation Report to the School Board Stephen Smith reported: · The new 2018 bus has been ordered and should be delivered in time for the start of the 2017-2018 school year. In the consent agenda the board: · The board approved the minutes of the previous meeting. · The board voted to accept and pay bills as presented. · The board accepted the Budget/ Finance report as presented. Several action items were considered by the School Board: · The board voted to approve the District of Innovation Plan for NCCISD. · The board voted to approve the 2017-2018 Calendar.
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· The board voted to approve the 2017-2018 School Board Meeting Dates. · The board voted to approve First State Bank of Uvalde for the depository contract for NCCISD. · The board voted to a approve budget amendment for 31. · The board voted to approve the 2017-2018 membership in the West Texas Food Service Coop. · The board voted to nominate Bryant “Bubba” Hickman for a position on the Real County Appraisal District Board. The Meeting was adjourned at 7:22pm. In attendance at the meeting were NC School Board members; President Danny Irwin, Vice President Charles E. Hunger, Secretary Noreda Sifuentes, Ignacio Sanchez, Denise Rogers, Clint Luce, and Mark Martinez. Nueces Canyon Superintendent of Schools, Kristi Powers, as well as Principal, Luci Harmon, Girls Athletic Director Brandy Sweeten, and Boys Athletic Director Keith Hughes attended the meeting. Attending and reporting on Maintenance and Transportation was Stephen Smith. Also present were; Billye Smith, Kathy Hicks, Gabriella Irwin, Nataliah DeLeon, Norma DeLeon, Roe Burleson, Allison Burleson, Toby Kramer, Deyanira Flores, Zoe Burleson, Camille Harris, Roy Schexnider, Tony Gonzales, Daunte Flores, Victor Contreras, Tiffany Harris, Josh Schexnider, Jose Gonzales, Lupe Gonzales, Roberto Flores, Michael Contreras, Fidencio Martinez, Susana Martinez, Sharron Lamborn, Michael Lamborn, Claire Burleson, Skylar Harris, Jonathan Hughes, Cristal Rodriguez, Estella Boone, and Tena Hunger. The next board meeting was set for June 19th at 6:30pm. The Nueces Canyon Board of Education normally meets at the Administration Building in Barksdale, on the third Monday of each month at 6:30pm. Please call the District Business Office at 830-234-3514 or consult the school calendar at www.nccisd.net to verify meeting dates and times.
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Poetry Camp was a fun morning for third through fifth grade students on Saturday, May 20. They met at 8: 30 and divided into groups to read poems for fun. The group helpers were Kylie Taylor and Camdyn Childs. Later they wrote free verse poems that were either happy or sad. The students read them in from of the group with expression. The poems brought a lot of laughter. Those attending were Abigail Laster, Gabby Luce, Elena Flores, Madison Sifuentes, Cassidy Williams. Riley King, Melody Calderon, Savannah Cable, Bee De Leon, Sarah Whipkey, and leaders Kylie Taylor and Camdyn Childs. The students ate pizza for lunch. They all had a great time. Camp was directed by Mrs. Fairchild.
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Wednesday, May 24, 2017
SABINAL HAPPENINGS
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Sabinal Grain will no longer host the Farmer’s Market in Sabinal. They will stock fruits and vegetables at the store while trying a Farmer’s Market in Bandera. Too much money lost and too much produce wasted were two of the reasons mentioned. Danny Dean of Sabinal Grain had promised to give it a 6 month trial. At first it was great, but then participation dropped off as very few people took advantage of the local effort which resulted in the closure.
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The City of Sabinal will be picking up limbs and brush in June. Ward II is scheduled for June 5 through 7; Ward III is from June 8 through 12; and Ward I is scheduled for June 12 through 14. Brush piles must not be more than 8 foot long, 5 foot wide, and 4 foot high. For safety reasons, do not place the debris close to a water meter or gas meter. The grant monies which allowed people to rid themselves of unwanted items has been fully used up. There will be no more dumpsters available for free for public use.
Post Office Change
The Sabinal Post Office has installed a bulletin board on the west wall of the post office to allow persons with information to post their fliers upon. No longer do they want information on the windows and door of the post office. It provides a neater, less cluttered look to the building. They ask you to please comply with the change.
D’Hanis Cowboy Church
This relatively new church, sponsored by First Baptist of Sabinal, is having good attendance, with 40 to 60 people coming. It holds services on Sunday morning with a gathering at 10:30 a.m. At 11 a.m. the service begins and they are out at noon, meeting in the Buckhorn Saloon building. Currently they are working on the upstairs of the building to divide into classrooms for the children. They do have a Bible Study on Tuesday evening, gathering at 6 p.m. and the service beginning at 6:30 p.m. On the first Sunday of the month is a pot luck lunch following the service. Four times a year, they celebrate the Lord’s Supper.
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Last Wednesday, the church hosted the Knippa graduating senior class for a meal and gave out 6 scholarships to deserving seniors. Emcee for the evening was Dee Ann Smith. Of the 19 graduates, there were 17 present. The others had classes or work that prevented them from attending. Wisdom was handed out lavishly and a speech was delivered by former SWTJC Dean Billy Word. Awarding the scholarships was Jean Welch. Then each student was given the opportunity to tell of his/her plans after graduation. June 12 through 16 is the week set aside for Vacation Bible School in Knippa. Mark the date and plan for your children to attend.
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Recognition of seniors was done during the church service and a “potluck” meal in
the Annex followed. Present was Maddison Smart, graduate of Sabinal High School, along with her family and friends. Kristin Cox, graduate of Utopia High School, was on her senior trip and could not attend. From Utopia, Wilma Ballard and daughter, Judy Schaefer, attended the service and stayed to visit during the meal.
Church of Christ
The group “Alleluia” from San Antonio and surrounding areas held a special program in the sanctuary last Sunday afternoon. Most of the songs were contemporary but there were traditional ones mixed in. The harmony was perfect and the voices were in unison and very upbeat. The congregation was invited to join in singing with many of the songs. Following the presentation, refreshments were served to all. One of the members, Sidney J. Dowell, caused me to immediately think of Jolly Old Saint Nick. I soon learned that he had been voted Santa of the Year in Las Vegas for 2017 by Nationwide Santas. At Bass Pro Shops and Sea World in San Antonio, he uses his special talents with children, and grownups too for that matter, in a timeless tradition during the Christmas season. He does not charge for his services and if you need him for schools, Kiwanis, Lions Club, etc. contact me for more information at 830275-1834 or 830-988-3258.
First Baptist Church
This past Sunday, Max Withrow provided the music with his band “Foster” for the contemporary worship service. Each Tuesday evening ladies of the church are working hard, preparing for Vacation Bible School. Save the date of June 12 through 16.
First United Methodist
Youth group met last Sunday for a meal, worship, and Bible study. They are under the direction of Kimberly and Curtis Stewart. The group is for grades 6 through 12 and all teens are welcome. Exercise classes continue every Tuesday and Friday at 8:30 a.m. Contact person is Nettie White. This Sunday, a special blessing was given for those who brought their Bibles to church. Caladium sales continue; price is seventy five cents each. Contact Betty Mathis if you want some for your yard. The food drive continues with specific emphasis on canned meats: chicken, shredded beef, Spam, canned stews, tuna, and Vienna sausages. Summer is just around the corner and Summer Movie Nights will be here once more. There will be games and movie snacks, all free. Just come for a great time.
Sabinal FFA has a Banner Year Sabinal FFA had an extremely successful school year under the direction of new Agriculture Science Teacher and FFA Advisor Michelle Whalen. “We are proud of our accomplishments, and the sky is the limit for these kids!” said Ms. Whalen. Accomplishments for 2016-2017 include: Agricultural Issues Forum Team Members include Emma Pace, Cameron Moore, Reece Dodson, Tori Penney, Sarah Miller and Keylie Rihn 1st, Tarleton State University Invitational 2nd, Revaldina District Contest 6th, Area VII Contest Job Interview Team Members include Emma Pace, Keylie Rihn and Reece Dodson (with Emma Pace representing Sabinal FFA at District and Area contests) 1st, Revaldina District Contest 3rd, Texas A&M University Invitational 3rd, Angelo State University Invitational Greenhand Creed Speaking Team Member included Megan Curtis 2nd, Revaldina District Contest 2nd, Angelo State University Contest Marketing Plan Team Members included Cameron Moore, Sarah Miller and Iliana Medina 2nd, Revaldina District 3rd, Tarleton State University Invitational 11th, State CDE Contest
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Vacation Bible School has been set for June 26 through 30.
St. Patrick’s Catholic
Last Sunday there were hamburger plates for sale or just hamburgers, drinks, chips, whatever you wanted. Proceeds went to the needs of the church. On the first weekend in June, June 4 and 5, at all Masses there will be a second collection for the retired diocesan priests or Priest Pension Plan. Please be generous when giving to this worthy cause. On June 4, all flowers not in vases and on graves at St. Patrick’s Cemetery are subject to disposal All flowers and permitted items must be placed within 12 inches of the front of the headstone and no more than 24 inches high. On Saturday, June 24, there will be a barbeque plate sale beginning at 11 a.m. at the Verstuyft Building which is located on the southwest corner of Center Street and South Front Street. Beans, rice, potato salad, pickles, onions, and bread will be available for $7 a plate. Sweets and drinks will also be for sale. Proceeds are for the needs of the church.
Blood Drive
There is be a blood drive today at the school. There is also a severe blood shortage. If you can help, please go by the school, find the bus in the parking lot, and help save a life. School Nurse Mary Reyes thanks you.
City Council Meets
There were many items covered this past Monday at City Council. Of interest, Mayor Charles D. Story signed a proclamation that declared May 21 through 27 as Emergency Services Management Week with the motto of “E.M.S. Strong; Always in Service”. We should never take our E.M.S. for granted. They serve a vital need in our community.
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Wool Judging Team Members included Cinco Whitehurst, Cameron Moore, Emma Pace, Keylie Rihn and Adan Jimenez 2nd, Revaldina District 4th, Heart O’ Texas Invitational CDE Contest 5th, Hill Country Invitational CDE Contest 6th, Angelo State University Invitational CDE Contest 8th, Tarleton State University Invitational CDE Contest 8th, Area VII Contest Senior Prepared Public Speaking Member included Keylie Rihn 1st, Revaldina District Contest Area VII Contest on Friday, May 19th Greenhand Prepared Public Speaking Member included Angel Hernandez 3rd, Revaldina District Contest Sweepstakes Awards This award is awarded for both single-
teacher and multi-teacher departments. The Revaldina District is made up of schools from Real, Uvalde, Medina and Bandera counties. Points are awarded for the LDE and CDE placing received. For example, first place in a contest receives 10 points, second place receives 8 points, etc. Sabinal FFA members were awarded Champion in LDEs and Bi-Champion in CDEs for the 2016 - 2017 school year. Lone Star FFA Degree Recipients This is the highest degree of membership the State FFA Association can award. FFA members may apply to receive the Lone Star Degree only after they have received the Chapter degree. Those wishing to receive their Lone Star Degree must have been an active FFA member for at least two years, complete at least four semesters of agricultural science at or above the ninth grade level, maintain a supervised agricultural experience (SAE) program, invest significant time and money in their SAE, demonstrate their leadership skills and show a commitment to the FFA through involvement at the chapter level and above. This degree of active membership is awarded at the state level during the Texas FFA convention this summer. Members receiving this degree are Reece Dodson, Lliana Medina, Cameron Moore, Emma Pace, Tori Penney and Thomas Powell. We congratulations to all the students and Advisor, Ms. Michelle Whalen for a job well done this year!
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
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Somewhere in the West
History of Cowboys The Paniola of Hawaii By Linda Kirkpatrick
I get so excited and still call themselves paniolo. By the mid 1830’s the paniolo was involved whenever the topic of going strong, even before the cowboy of the Pacific Northwest “cowboys” comes up, anywhere. that started in 1846 to be soon followed by the cowboy of CaliThe history and stories of these fornia and Texas in 1848. people that make up the world of Now back to the sailor who jumped ship and married the cowboys is something found in all parts of the world. Yes, in all Kings granddaughter. At the time of their wedding, the King gave parts of the world, there is a version of the cowboy; the Spanish Parker 2 acres of land valued at $10.00. The king also presented vaquero influences most. him with permission to do something with the bothersome cattle. Around the year of 1798, Captain George Vancouver, a Under Parker’s care and management the cattle business began British explorer, presented King Kamehameha I of Hawaii with to boom. He made a return trip back to the United States for supfive head of rangy, black and very seasick longhorn cows. The plies. One of the things that he brought on his return to Hawaii only way that the cows could get to Hawaii was by boat and they was a musket. This was used to, you might say; subdue the cattle didn’t fare the trip very well. and to kick-start, his new venture. He built quite a little trade busiKing Kamehamea ness by trading beef, tallow ruled the eight islands of and hides with trade ships Hawaii at this time. He that came ashore from forhad no idea about the eign countries. That musket management of neither is on display in the Parker the cows nor the imporRanch museum. The Parker tance that the cows would dynasty would play a promone day be to the islands. inent role during the next He just turned them loose two centuries of Hawaiian and since they were a history. Parker leased royal gift, the King declared land from Kamehameha that the cows were kapu. III thus expanding into the This meant that the cows fourth largest cattle operahad free range to go tion in the United States. wherever, do whatever, The headquarters and no one could do one of the Parker Ranch is thing to them and those in Waimea. Many of the who defied the law found paniolos that work on the themselves very dead. ranch can trace their roots Fast forward twenty years back to the three vaqueros Photo of the three cowboys......Ikua Purdy in the middle and we find a very nice who came to the islands in herd of maverick cattle the 1830’s and the original roaming everywhere, feasting on everyone’s farms and gardens. paniolo that worked with them. What a legacy to pass down. A few years later, about 1803, the horse arrived in Hawaii The paniolo had a difficult job when they began capturing and now the stage is set. The horse in Hawaii became one of the the cattle. They didn’t have pens so they had to improvise. They best tools in the management of those maverick cattle. dug deep pits in the forest floor and captured the cattle there. In 1809, a ship arrived in Hawaii and aboard it was a young They kept them there until the cattle had settled, probably with 19-year-old Massachusetts sailor by the name of John Palmer little food or water. In this manner, they were able to work them a Parker. Parker decided that he was tired of the seas and boats so bit easier but the task was still not complete. To get the cattle, that when the boat left it was short one young sailor. had never seen men or horses, to stay with the herd, they would Young Parker found, what most of us imagine, a tropi- tie the wild cows to the gentle ones. This method seemed to concal island with lush land, beaches and cattle, many cattle. In the vince them to become part of the herd. Another thing that they did beginning, he did odd jobs, never realizing the impact that he that was very different was their method of loading cattle on the would have on the industry and stability of the Hawaiian Islands. ships to send to other countries. They would swim the cattle to a In 1816, he married the Kings granddaughter Kipikane. Parker smaller boat and tie them to the boat with several on each side. became a well-respected and very wealthy man. He learned the They would then row the cattle to the ship. A hoist would load language and ways of the Hawaiian. Parker and Kipikane had them on the deck of the boat. The cattle industry on the Parker three children, the building blocks of the Parker legacy. Ranch continued to grow. In 1832, the now King Kamehameha III and Parker realFame, fortune and respectability did not just stop at the ized that a more skilled worker ranch and stay in Hawaii. In 1908, was needed to help roundup, Ikua Purdy, a descendent of John work and manage the everParker received an invitation to growing herd of cows. Parker compete in the Frontier Days and the King sent three of the Rodeo in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Kings chiefs to California with He along with two other paniolo, the task of hiring men to teach Archie Kaaua and Eben Low the Hawaiians the best way of made their mark there and again working the cattle. The men the rest is history. Story goes that they hired were called vaquethe paniolo rode into the arena ros. The three chosen to return decked out in vaquero attire and to Hawaii with the chiefs were flower leis to the astonishment of named Kossuth, Louzeida and the Cheyenne cowboy. When all Ramon. These three had the the dust had settled, Ikua Purdy cattle and horse skills necessary placed first in the steer roping folto the Hawaiians. lowed by Kaaua and Low taking The first step was to break honors. The Cheyenne Daily the wild horses and train them Leader reported, “Their (paniolo) into suitable horses to work performance took the breath of Paniola version of “swimming the herd” cattle. The Hawaiians, aided the American cowboy.” In 1999, by the vaqueros, used a unique the National Rodeo Association method for training the horses. They would take the horses inducted Ikua Purdy into the Cowboy Hall of Fame. into the ocean. This aided the training process in several ways. The Parker Ranch consists of some 220,000 acres. The It would tire the horses quickly so that they would not buck as Ranch, founded in 1847, is highly dedicated in preserving the much, the horses learned to swim and overall it was just easier. past and promoting the future. To leave the place better than they With the horses now ridable, it was time to begin to work the found has been a goal that they have followed since the begincows. ning. The ranch boasts the title as one of the oldest ranches in the These cowboys of Hawaii started referring to themselves as United States. The paniolo take great pride in being a stability of paniolo. It seems that the word paniolo stemmed from a version this ranch since. I am impressed. of the word espanol, the language spoken by the vaqueros. The Find a very interesting 1937 video of how the cattle were loaded to the name paniolo stuck and the people who work the cattle of Hawaii boats Historic footage of Paniolo cowboys in Hawaii, ca. 1937
Texas Archeological Society (TAS) field school opens doors for students interested in archeology as a career. See www.txarch.org and www.texasbeyond history.net for information about statewide archeology. Carol Macauley-Jameson, professor at Baylor University, teaches a 2017 field school session beginning in mid-May. For four weeks students work at the Barnhill Rock Shelter site, a Late Prehistoric hunter-gatherer campsite in Central Texas. Next they pack up and travel to Camp Wood on the Nueces River, set up their tents, and work along with TAS members at the organizational field school. At Camp Wood, the students have an opportunity to investigate a Spanish-colonial site, San Lorenzo Mission. The TAS field school is an excellent opportunity for them. It exposes the students to historical research questions and field methods. In addition they get to meet both avocational and profes-
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sional archaeologists. Those who are interested in archeobotany rotate into Dr. Leslie Bush’s flotation lab, where she trains them. In 2011, Brooke Bonorden learned how to manage flotation from Leslie, returned to process Barnhill samples, presented a paper on it at the TAS Annual Meeting, and was offered an internship at TSU because of that experience. She now works at Mission Dolores State Historic Site. Last year, one of the students met professional archeologist, Doug Boyd, at field school and then worked with him on the Frost Town project in Houston. Last year, another Baylor student met Jon Lohse at Annual Meeting and she is presently working for his company. Eleven university students will be learning field techniques from Dr. Tamra Walter, Texas Tech University professor and director of the 2017 TAS field school. Dr. Walter’s students arrived on site in mid-May to begin mapping and
investigating areas of interest. The primary target of the work will be Mission San Lorenzo, 1762-1771. It was established by the Franciscan missionaries for the Lipan Apache as a possible deterrent against the Comanche. Features to be investigated include sections of the walls that may contain additional structures, the central plaza, and several midden areas. For more information about the Texas Archeological Society and field school click on www.txarch.org. During the week, June 10 – 17 the public will be invited to programs: Archeolympics near the campground on Highway 55 (Tues. 6:30 PM); A Program to summarize the investigations (Thurs. TBD); Artifact Identification at the Senior Citizen Building (Thurs. TBD); and Open House/ Tour of sites (Fri. AM location TBD). Additional information will be available on these opportunities. Contact: Pam Stranahan 512 247-8497 pamwheatstranaha@gmail.com
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Moreno, Shackelford Receive Service Pins at May SWTJC Meeting by Ismael Martinez
Uvalde, TX – Two members of the SWTJC Board of Trustees received service pins during the board’s regular monthly meeting Thursday, May 18 in Uvalde. Board president Rodolfo R. Flores made the presentation to Anita Shackelford of Leakey and Tony Moreno of Uvalde. Moreno received his 15-year service pin, while Shackelford received her 10-year service pin. In other matters, the board also approved granting tenure to Aubrey Haynes, economics instructor and gave the rank of assistant professor to Del Rio history instructor Joshua Overfelt. In his president’s report, Dr. Hector Gonzales updated the board members on the expansion of the early college high schools. “We face a change in course offerings, and the dynamics of the course scheduling are changing,” said Gonzales. “Soon faculty that is used to teaching just on the college campus will have to begin teaching on a regular basis at the early college high schools sites.” According to Gonzales, the memorandum of understanding with the
Property 01 : 9.3 ac. Views, underground elec., city water and sensible restrictions. Borders a large ranch. Owner/Broker. $99,900 Property 08: Wooded residential lot in Canyon Oaks. Frio River access + hillside and valley views. Water & elec available. $56,000 Property 15: 1.18 acre lot in Rio Park Estates. Frio River access, unequipped well, adjacent lot (Prop 16) also available. $45,000 Property 16: 1.18 acre lot in Rio Park Estates. Frio River access, adjacent lot (Prop 15) also available. $40,000 Property 33: 5.16 ac. lot near town. City water & elec. Gorgeous views for MILES, paved roads, security gate. $74,900 PENDING Property 35: 5.16 ac. Adjacent to Prop#33! Buy BOTH for a $10,000 discount ($69,900 each). See Old Baldy from here! $74,900 Property 37: 5 ac. @ 1186 N. Saddle Mtn. Rd. EXCEPTIONAL VIEWS! Has a water meter. $65,130 Property 43: 8+ acs. w/gorgeous oaks and great bldg. sites. Electricity available. AG VALUATION = LOW taxes!!
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early college high schools has been modified to account for the change and now have a better mechanism to recover the faculty cost for these courses. Gonzales added, “Dual credit as a whole is changing the community college environment, we
absolutely cannot survive without our dual credit component.” Board members agreed to meet for a budget workshop on June 6 at 6:30 p.m. in Uvalde. In other business, trustees nominated Carl Widner of Nueces Canyon as a Real County Appraisal District Board member.
Texas Lawmakers Pass Statewide Ban on Texting While Driving AUSTIN - It looks like the fourth time’s the charm for lawmakers working to pass a statewide ban on texting while driving. The Texas Senate voted 23-8 Friday to pass House Bill 62 by Representative Tom Craddick (R-Midland). Senator Judith Zaffirini (D-Laredo) carried the bill in the Senate. She said she’s been working for 10 years to pass a bill like this and she was happy to work with Representative Craddick on the legislation. The bill bans handheld texting while driving but allows drivers to use GPS and their music apps. It also preempts city ordinances related to texting. So, if HB62 becomes law, Austin drivers will be able to use their phones for GPS and music while driving. However, the city’s hands-free ordinance as it relates to all other wireless device use still applies. This is the fourth session that Rep. Craddick has passed a texting while driving ban
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out of the House. The first time around it was added as an amendment to another bill, but then Governor Rick Perry, vetoed it. The next two sessions it was voted out of the House but died in the Senate. Craddick said he understands some feel the bill takes away a driver’s rights, but adds it protects the rights of others and there’s evidence to back that up. “If you look at statistics in the 46 other states that have passed it, what you’re seeing is their number of accidents are down, their number of deaths are down, their number of property damage is down,” Craddick said. “So we just had to prove to people that it’s working in other states and it’ll work in this state. The A&M study alone says it will save over 90 lives a year in Texas by just passing this law. If you just save one, to me, it’s worth it.” Craddick said he was surprised 23 senators voted in favor of the bill. During Senate
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How To Recognize a Suicidal Person
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Last year, I worked diligently at acquiring a placement for my mother and my aunt in an assisted living facility. They reside just across the hall from each other in a lovely facility about 20 minutes from my home. Although I am very happy with the facility and their services, I am not sure my mother and aunt are nearly as satisfied. They miss their health and their independence, and they naturally blame the center’s employees for their loss of emancipation. Since their move there, I have seen a change in their attitudes. My mother and my aunt have become less and less cooperative with the staff. They both suffer extreme pain and depend on prescription medications to manage their quality of life. Recently, I have noticed an increase in self-destructive behavior from my aunt. I have addressed this with her and she has been unwilling to discuss it calmly and politely. She angrily strikes at me with menacing words, tells me that her choices are her choices, and insists that I should leave her alone. I would be happy to accommodate my aunt’s request to leave her alone except that I love her and she has no children nor anyone else to care for her. My aunt only has my mother’s children to care for her as she ages. If we were to walk away, there would be no one to manage her end of life care. I live the closest to the assisted living facility, so I am usually the relative called upon when a family member is needed. Last week I requested that my aunt willfully place herself in a behavioral unit for medication evaluation and possible modification. At first, my aunt was very angry with me, but I remained firm in my request. As a funeral director, I have witnessed many methods of suicide and my aunt vocalized a disregard for life during our conversations. Although I did not know beyond question if my aunt were suicidal, I believed she was nearing a cliff that I did not want to see her approach. With the extreme changes in her behavior
Roland August Boedeker (April 1, 1920 - May 14, 2017)
Roland August Boedeker, 97, of Concan Texas, passed away Sunday May 14, 2017 at Regent Care Center in The Woodlands, Texas. A memorial will be held at St. Raymond’s Catholic Church in Leakey Texas at 10 AM on Monday, June 5th, 2017. Roland was born on April 1, 1920 in Cameron Texas to Louise and Emil Boedeker. He served his country in the US Army during WWII, honorably discharged in 1945. He married Beverly Joy McLaughlin on May 8, 1948 in Taylor, Texas. Together they raised seven children. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Beverly, one brother, Edmund Boedeker, four sisters, Getrude Michalka, Juanita Taylor, Alma Boedeker, Florence Boedeker, and his oldest son David Boedeker. He is survived by daughter Mary Boedeker of Uvalde Texas, son Thomas Boedeker and his wife Tanya of Soldotna Alaska, daughter Vivian Land and her husband Keith of Bastrop Texas, daughter Nancy Prihoda and her husband Bill of Conroe Texas, son Alan Boedeker and his wife Amy of Bryan Texas, Leah Boedeker and her husband John Sizemore of Spring Texas, daughter in law Mary Gay Boedeker; nine grandchildren: Tom, Ian, Stephanie, Tara, Alice, Lindsey, Erin, Kyle, and Henry; and nine great grandchildren: Travis, Kevin, Lauren, Colton, Beverly, Mikayla, Ida, Henry, and Daxton. Roland and Beverly retired to Concan, Texas around 1989 and were active with local organizations, including, St. Raymond’s Catholic Church, Friends of Real County Library, Leakey Lions Club, and American Legion. They most enjoyed their Frio Canyon family and friends, with loving support to community projects and social events. Memorial contributions can be made to the Real County Public Library, PO Box 488, Leakey, TX 78873. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net
Andy Fenske
(December 11, 1958 - May 9, 2017) Calvin Andrew “Andy” Fenske of Utopia passed away on May 9, 2017 at his residence at the age of 58. He was born on December 11, 1958 in Abilene to Eugene Fenske and Shirley Ingram Fenske. He married Corinna Mattern in Utopia on January 11, 2004. He is survived by his wife of 13 years; son, Lance Fenske of Conroe; and brother, Curry Fenske of Katy. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Randall Fenske. Cremation was under the direction of Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary.
Having compassion toward those less fortunate In today’s world, it’s common to see people standing on the corner holding signs that declare how desperate they are for financial assistance. In our small town, we also have individuals that walk up and down the streets at all hours of the day and night and over the years they have become familiar simply by being continually visible. I along with others have spoken with them and assist in whatever way possible. Most of them have a place to stay and receive social assistance but still need help in many different ways. They suffer from various health problems and dysfunctional family situations but unfortunately are also exposed to harassment as people honk their horns and laugh. One older gentleman in particular pushes a shopping cart around town and it’s usually filled with empty cans and various items he has found. His skin is weathered and wrinkled and occasionally someone will stop and talk with him and bring him a sandwich. In speaking with him I discovered he receives social security and has a modest place to live, but he seems to
movies, drawings, etc. about death. No Hope for the Future Feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and being trapped (“There’s no way out”). The belief that things will never get better or change. Self-loathing, Self-hatred Feelings of worthlessness, guilt, shame, and self-hatred. Feeling like a burden. (“Everyone would be better off without me”). Getting Affairs In Order Making out a will. Giving away possessions. Saying Goodbye Unusual or unexpected visits or calls to family and friends. Saying goodbye to people as if they won’t be seen again. Withdrawing from Others Increasing social isolation. The desire to be left alone. Self-destructive Behavior Increased alcohol or drug use, reckless driving, unsafe sex. Taking unnecessary risks as if they have a “death wish.” Sudden Sense of Calm A sudden sense of calm and happiness after being extremely depressed can mean that the person has made a decision to attempt suicide. (HelpGuide.org, Warning Signs of Suicide) The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services states that at least 90 percent of all people who die by suicide suffer from one or more mental disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or alcoholism. These are serious conditions and require professional assistance. Please do not take the responsibility of preventing suicide upon yourself. Disorders and dependencies such as these require trained and professional assistance. Your role is to recognize the need for assistance, help obtain the assistance, and offer support through treatment and recovery. Doing these three things could help save someone’s life. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1800-273-8255
by William F. Holland Jr., DD.,C.ED.D. Minister/Chaplain
enjoy walking the streets and is free to do whatever he wants as long as he is not bothering anyone or causing a problem. We have a number of other colorful characters that do the same thing and remind us there are people who live a much different life than we do. I’m sure there are reasons and circumstances that would explain their situation but we are not to look down or be cruel with those who have experienced a difficult and disappointing life. Colossians chapter 3 describes the attributes that Jesus is hoping we will realize and develop. “Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, a heart of mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long-suffering; showing patience and understanding, and forgiving one another.” As a community chaplain and a member of our state and local emergency crisis response teams, I am involved with those seeking assistance especially during the wintertime. Our local leaders graciously open the schools and specific buildings for emergency warming shelters for the homeless and restau-
Sabinal EMS, Inc. has received the following memorials: In memory of Marjorie Angermiller: Phyllis Dodson- Rio Frio, TX In memory of Luis Medina: Sabinal Grain Company- Sabinal, Tx In memory of Charles R McFarland: Phyllis Dodson- Rio Frio, Tx D’Layne Parker- Kerrville, Tx Sabinal Grain Company- Sabinal, TX
and medical condition, my aunt agreed to voluntarily enter the behavioral unit at the local hospital, and we have seen an immediate improvement in her psychological balance. Late last night I received a call from the local area coroner. There was a suicide not far from my home. As I prepared myself for travel to the place of suicide, I said a quick prayer of thanksgiving to my Father in Heaven. I am so thankful that my aunt was strong enough to agree to admit herself into the behavioral unit at the hospital and get the medical treatment that she so desperately needed before something tragic happened to her at her own hand. As I looked into the faces last night of the adult children of the decedent and spoke with them about what will happen today when they must come to the funeral home and arrange for their father’s final moments before burial, my heart ripped right in half for the pain they were suffering. I wished in my heart that someone could have seen that their father was nearing a dangerous cliff before he ended his life and had been able to help him seek assistance. The best way to prevent suicide is to recognize the warning signs and know how to respond to them. If you believe that a friend or family member is suicidal, or might become suicidal, seek immediate assistance. If the suicidal person is not dangerous, do not leave them until help arrives. If their state of mind or actions are dangerous to your safety, you must protect yourself by leaving, but, please, call 911, and let trained law enforcement and medical personnel help them. Suicide Warning Signs Talking About Suicide, Dying, or Self Harm “I wish I hadn’t been born,” “If I see you again…” or “I’d be better off dead.” Seeking Out Lethal Means Guns, pills, knives, etc. Preoccupation with Death Consumed with poems, stories, books,
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rants are always generous to donate food. Recently, a new emergency shelter has opened with a vision to provide 60 beds, along with washers and dryers where individuals can maintain their clothes and they also attempt to serve 3 meals per day. My sister Terri helps me each year with the holiday food boxes for the needy, was taking a tour of this new facility recently with her 8-year-old son Victor. He listened as she was explaining to him about generosity and how important it is to help others. Suddenly, he spoke up and said, “Mom, maybe the man that pushes that shopping cart around town can find this place.” The room fell quiet. He was trying to process this information and the innocence of a child had connected with having compassion on someone in need. This brings a tear to my eye as I think how important it is to teach our children to not take our blessings for granted and how Christ wants us to love and help others. James chapter 2 talks about those who are wealthy and the ones who are poor and refers to respect and attitudes of pride
and the way we treat people. The writer goes on to explain how easy it is to brag about possessing faith and having pity on those who are suffering, while yet walking away without actually doing anything to bring relief to the situation. Verse 15, “If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, and one of you tells them, depart in peace and I hope you find food and shelter but does not take action to give them what they need – how is that helping?” We can use the excuse that people have created their own problems but we have all made mistakes and if not for the grace of God where would any of us be? “And be kind one to another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, even as God for the sake of Christ has forgiven you” Ephesians 4:32. Dr. Holland lives in Central Kentucky with his wife Cheryl, where he is a Christian author and community chaplain. To learn about his free CD offer, visit: billyhollandministries.com
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n account has been established at First State Bank of Uvalde in Concan and Leakey by concerned friends and neighbors for the benefit of Israel (Izzy) Trejo. He is the owner of Concan Nursery and son of Dora and Israel Trejo of Leakey. He and his wife have 2 children. He suffered a horrible accident and is in the hospital having had multiple surgeries and faces more. PLEASE CONTRIBUTE to help these precious families with their expenses.
Memorials and Donations may be sent to: Sabinal EMS, Inc PO BOX 104, Sabinal, TX 78881 Sabinal EMS, Inc. is a 501c3 non- profit charitable organization.
St. Raymond Catholic Church 2nd and Mountain St. P O Box 989 Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.5852 Mass: 5:30pm Saturday 6:00 pm 1st and 3rd Wednesdays Parish Priest Fr. Adrian Adamik Rectory: 830.683.2165 St. Mary Catholic Church Hwy 187 Vanderpool, TX Mass: 9:00am Sunday Contact:830.966.6268
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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
Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church 401 N Hwy 377 P O Box 877 Rocksprings, TX 78880 830.683.2165 Mass: 9:00am Sunday
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
Reál County Church 121 Oak Hill Ste. 4 Leakey, Texas Sunday School: 10:00am Worship: 11:00am
Living Waters Church Hwy 1050 Utopia, TX 830.966.2426 Sunday School: 9:30 am Worship: 10:30 am
St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church Camp Wood, TX Mass: 11:30am Sunday
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Church in the Valley Hwy 83 Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.6090 Pastor Ray Miller Sunday School: 9:45am Worship: 10:45am Childrens Church 11 Evening: 6:00pm Wed. Service 6:30 Fellowship (2nd & 4th) 7:00pm Spanish Service Sat. 6:00pm
Concan Church of Christ Hwy 83 Concan 830.232.4058 Ministers: Paul Goodnight and Ray Melton Sunday School: 10:00am Com and Worship: 11:00am Evening: 6:00pm Wednesday: 7:00pm
New Fellowship Church Hwy 337 & Camino Alto Leakey, TX 830.232.4287 Sunday School: 9:45am Pastor: Greg Mutchler Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m. Evening 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service and Youth 6:30 p.m. Leakey Church of Christ One Block N of Courthouse Leakey, TX 78873
Concan Baptist Mission Hwy 83 Concan, TX Worship: 9:30am Sunday School: 10:30am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wednesday Bible Study: 6:00pm Pastor Willis Adair Cowboy Church in the Nueces River Canyon HWY 55 N @ Angel Wings Cafe’ PO Box 158 Barksdale, TX 78828 (830) 234-3180 or 2345170
5th Sunday 6:30 pm and Every Tuesday @ 6:30 pm United Methodist Church P O Box 417 419 N. Market Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.6266 Pastor: Rev. Walter Prescher Adult Sunday School: 9:30 am Worship: 11:00 am Children’s Church: 11:10 am Wednesday: 5:30 pm,
Youth Group, Grades 7-12 Mt. Home Divide Chapel Hwy. 41 (near YO gate) 121 Divide School Rd. 640-3307 2nd Sun: 2:30 p.m. Wed.: 11a.m. Bible Study
Reagan Wells Baptist Church 8415 Ranch Road 1051 830-232-5504 Pastor: Mark Moore Sunday School: 9:45 am Sunday Services: 10:50 am & 6:00 pm Wednesday Service: 7:00 pm
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Wednesday, May 24, 2017
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SAN ANTONIO—One firefighter was killed and two more were injured in a major fire Thursday night in the Northwest Side near Ingram and Wurzbach roads. Firefighters were called to a strip mall in the 6700 block of Ingram Road for a blaze that erupted at about 9 p.m. More than 60 fire crews responded. “Every day we run about 800-plus calls and we take care of people most of the days of their lives,” said San Antonio Fire Chief Charles Hood. “Unfortunately, we had one of our worst days.” “They fought heroically,” Hood said, “continue to keep us in your prayers.” About 100 firefighters stood by saluting an ambulance as the body of Scott Deem was carried away after 12 a.m. Friday to the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s office. Deem had been with the department for six years. Firefighters found heavy fire when they first arrived and went into the gym, The Spartan, to do search and rescue. “Something happened as far as the conditions changing, and they did evacuate the building,” Hood said. Two firefighters were missing during the evacuation, he said. The firefighters were later rescued. TEXAS MEXICAN MAFIA— Area authorities on Friday arrested nearly 50 alleged members or associates of the Texas Mexican Mafia, mostly on drug and firearm charges. The hits on the prisonborn gang, headquartered in San Antonio, comes as part of an investigation that has lasted about two years. A federal grand jury indicted 37 gang members or associates Wednesday as part of the investigation led by the FBI that involved several other agencies. The indictment includes charges stemming from shoot-outs, home invasions, robberies, drug-trafficking and the gang’s collection of “the dime,” a 10-percent street tax on other drug dealers. In a related investigation involving FBI agents from Del Rio, more than 10 people were arrested in the Hondo area on
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state charges, the FBI said. The 22-page indictment outlines a brief history of the gang, which has a paramilitary structure and whose members report to a general in the free world. The gang is run by imprisoned members, and its president is still considered to be Heriberto “Herb” Huerta, a founder who is serving life sentences in a super-maximum security prison in Colorado. Among the 37 charged federally and arrested are Raul “Alto” Ramos, the gang’s purported general in the free world; Victor “Café” Garcia, a captain; Mariano “Huesos” Valdez, a lieutenant of lieutenants; and Angel “Mad/Che” Cantu Garcia, another lieutenant of lieutenants. CDC—Centers for Disease Control warns of parasitic infection, beware of contaminated pool water: Outbreaks of a parasitic infection linked to pools and water playgrounds doubled in the United States from 2014 to 2016. The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report issued Thursday by the Centers for Disease Con-
trol and Prevention. “Cryptosporidium, nicknamed Crypto is a germ that can make people very sick with diarrhea for up to three weeks,” Michele Hlavsa, chief of the CDC’s Healthy Swimming Program, wrote in an email. In 2016, the CDC received word of 32 outbreaks linked to swimming pools or water playgrounds in the US, compared with just 16 two years earlier. In Ohio alone, nearly 2,000 people became sick from crypto last year. States are not required to report patient numbers, so the CDC does not collect totals. Crypto is extremely hard to kill. The World Health Organization, which notes that the pathogen may be increasingly contaminating food as well. Contaminated food, including raw milk and meat, farmmade apple cider, fermented milk, salads and raw vegetables, have caused outbreaks. TRUMP— Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (CNN)President Donald Trump was lavished with extravagant royal pomp here Saturday during his first stop abroad as President, an elaborate start to a trip
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Strawberry Iced Tea Slushie This blended frozen drink, made with nothing but real fruit and tea, is a naturally delicious summer treat. 8 bag tea of any kind 1 lb. frozen strawberries 2 c. ice cubes Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat and add the tea bags. Let steep, stirring twice, for 4 minutes. Discard the tea bags and let the tea cool. In a blender, purée half the strawberries, 2 cups tea, and 1 cup ice until smooth. Transfer to 3 glasses and repeat with the remaining strawberries, tea, and ice.
Add pineapple chunks, sugar, and salt; blend until smooth. Add to pan with peel; heat to boiling on high, stirring. Cool; strain into glass pitcher. Mix with seltzer.
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1⁄4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice, 3 tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice 2 tbsp simple syrup 1 orange thinly sliced and more for garnish 1 lime, thinly sliced and more for garnish 26 oz citrus/orange flavored sparkling water or 7-Up/Sprite sweetened cherries for garnish Make simple syrup using a one to one ratio of sugar and water, bring to a boil in a saucepan, stir to dissolve sugar and store in the refrigerator to cool, (I used 1⁄2 cup of each, sugar and water). Place the finely sliced orange and lime in a pitcher and add the fruit juices, cooled simple syrup then place in the refrigerator for 4 to 24 hrs. Serve in chilled glasses if possible, garnish with additional orange and lime slices and cherries. Prepare a day ahead if possible.
Grapefruit-Pineapple Soda Syrup Homemade soda is always the best soda. Try this almosteffortless recipe to see just how easy making your own sweet beverages can be. 2 pink grapefruit 2 c. water 2 c. pineapple chunks 2 c. sugar .13 tsp. salt Seltzer From pink grapefruit, cut 5 long strips peel; place in 2-quart saucepan with water. Squeeze juice into blender.
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3 tablespoons water 3 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon coconut extract 3 drops blue food coloring 2 (12 ounce) cans lemonlime soda In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine water and sugar. Heat in microwave for about 1 minutes. Stir until sugar is completely dissolved. Pour the sugar mixture into a pitcher. Add coconut extract, food coloring, and soda. Stir to combine. Enjoy over ice.
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MEMORIAL DAY REMEMBERANCE On the last Monday of May, we observe Memorial Day. It is not to be confused with Veterans Day; Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving, while Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans. Memorial Day is a strictly American Holiday that is meant to honor the men and women who gave their lives while serving in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially, it marks the beginning of the summer season. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier located in Arlington National Cemetery… Copied a practice that began in the Southern states, on May 5, 1868, in his capacity as commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, the veterans’ organization for Union Civil War veterans, General John A. Logan issued a proclamation calling for “Decoration Day” to be observed annually and nationwide. It was observed for the first time that year on Saturday May 30; the date was chosen because it was not the anniversary of any particular battle. According to the White House, the May 30 date was chosen as the optimal date for flowers to be in bloom. A history of Memorial Day will show you that the Civil War, which ended in the spring of 1865, claimed more lives than any conflict in U.S. history and required the establishment of the country’s first national cemeteries. By the late 1860s, Americans in various towns and cities had begun holding springtime tributes to these countless fallen soldiers, decorating their graves with flowers and reciting prayers. In fact, each year on Memorial Day a national moment of remembrance takes place at 3:00 p.m. local time. It is unclear where exactly this tradition originated; numerous different communities may have independently initiated the memorial gatherings. Nevertheless, in 1966 the federal government declared Waterloo, New York, the official birthplace of Memorial Day. Waterloo—which first celebrated the day on May 5, 1866—was chosen because it hosted an annual, community-wide event,
during which businesses closed and residents decorated the graves of soldiers with flowers and flags. DECORATION DAY now Memorial Day began on On May 5, 1868, General John A. Logan, leader of an organization for Northern Civil War veterans, called for a nationwide day of remembrance later that month. “The 30th of May 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village and hamlet churchyard in the land,” he proclaimed. On the first Decoration Day, General James Garfield made a speech at Arlington National Cemetery, and 5,000 participants decorated the graves of the 20,000 Union and Confederate soldiers buried there. Memorial Day, as Decoration Day gradually came to be known, originally honored only those lost while fighting in the Civil War. But during World War I the United States found itself embroiled in another major conflict, and the holiday evolved to commemorate American military personnel who died in all wars. For decades, Memorial Day continued to be observed on May 30, the date Logan had selected for the first Decoration Day. But in 1968 Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which established Memorial Day as the last Monday in May in order to create a three-day weekend for federal employees; the change went into effect in 1971. The same law also declared Memorial Day a federal holiday. Memorial Day 2017 occurs on May 29th. Cities and towns across the United States host Memorial Day parades each year, often incorporating military personnel and members of veterans’ organizations. Some of the largest parades take place in Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C. Americans also observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries and memorials. On a less somber note, many people take weekend trips or throw parties and barbecues on the holiday, perhaps because it unofficially marks the beginning of summer. Memorial Day is America’s most solemn holiday occasion. We as Americans take a moment to remember our fallen and honor our dead…and remember why.
23 South Texas Law Enforcement Officials Sign Onto Governor Abbott’s Sanctuary Cities Op-Ed Affirm Governor’s Position To Keep Dangerous Criminals Off The Streets AUSTIN – Following an op-ed over the weekend in the San Antonio Express-News by Governor Greg Abbott, Hidalgo County Sheriff J.E. Eddie Guerra and McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez that discussed Senate Bill 4 – the sanctuary city ban – 23 more law enforcement officials from south Texas today lent their name in support of the op-ed. In the op-ed, the Governor, Sheriff, and Police Chief discussed the need to “decrease fear and uncertainty about what the law really does,” adding, “whether driven by misunderstanding or by purposeful fearmongering, those who are inflaming unrest place all who live in Texas at greater risk.” The op-ed also clarifies misinformation being spread by critics of the bill, including: Senate Bill 4 does not change how most law enforcement agencies in Texas already work.
Senate Bill 4 specifically prohibits racial profiling and discrimination. Senate Bill 4 provides new protections to crime victims and witnesses The following law enforcement officials have joined Governor Abbott, Sheriff Guerra and Chief Rodriguez in signing onto the op-ed: Sheriff Joe Frank Martinez: Val Verde County Chief Arturo Espinosa: Alamo PD Chief Enrique Sotelo: Alton PD Chief Ruben “Ram” De Leon: Donna PD Chief Eloy Cardenas: Edcouch PD Chief David White: Edinburg PD Chief Primitivo Rodriguez: Elsa PD Chief Rodolfo Espinoza: Hidalgo PD Chief Ramon Gonzalez: La Joya PD Chief Victor Garcia: La Villa PD Chief Olga Maldonado: Mercedes PD Chief Robert Dominguez: Mission PD Chief Michael Vela: Palmhurst PD
Chief Christopher R. Barrera: Palmview PD Chief Roel Bermea: Peñitas PD Chief Ruben Villescas: Pharr PD Chief Juan Gonzalez: San Juan PD Chief Richard Ozuna: Sullivan PD Chief Stephen Mayer: Weslaco PD Constable Celestino Avila: Constable Pct 1 Constable Martin “Marty” Cantu: Constable Pct 2 Constable Lazaro “Larry” Gallardo: Constable Pct 3 Constable Atanacio “J.R” Gaitan: Constable Pct 4
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His usroute83.com website serves as a place for travel tips for those who want to explore the road. He writes the Highway 83 Chronicles blog about current events. He successfully published two previous books about the road, The Last American Highway: A Journey Through Time Down U.S. Route 83: The Dakotas and; The Last American Highway: A Journey Through Time Down U.S. Route 83: NebraskaKansas-Oklahoma. He has appeared on South Dakota Public Television and Nebraska Public Television, and done dozens of book talks and radio spots extolling the pleasures of traveling what was
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EMPLOYMENT REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF DISPATCHER/ JAILER. No experience is required, applicant must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent and a clear criminal history. Applications may be picked up at the Real County Sheriff’s Office from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. REAL COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Receptionist/Bookkeeper May pick up application at Roadrunner Energy Inc. 597 Hwy 83 S Leakey Fulltime position with benefits
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Real County is accepting applications for the position of Clerk for the Justice of the Peace in Leakey. Applicants should have proficiency in office computer applications, able to handle money, answer phone, and be available to work from 8am-1pm, Monday through Thursday. Applicants will be subject to a background check and pre-employment drug screening. Applicants can be picked up at the Real County Treasurers office, at the Real County Annex building across from the courthouse, and returned to the Justice of the Peace office on the second floor of the courthouse. Real County is an equal opportunity employer. Able-bodied person to be trained as Plant Equipment Operator. Punctual and attention to detail. No experience required. AND Stick Welder/Fabricator. Experience required. Full time employment 40 + hours with benefits. Apply at TEXAROME located at 1585 East Ranch Rd. 337 Leakey TX. 830/232-6079 HELP WANTED. Labor work. Must have own transportation. Must be reliable, responsible, and a team player. No drugs and subject to background checks. Call (830) 232-4388 for more information.
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Check out the Ridge Subdivision if you are looking for a beautiful building site in the Frio Canyon with all the amenities, such as a TCEQ approved water system, beautiful river park, paved roads, and a security gate. Prices start at $99,500 for 5 acre tracts. You’d pay that much for a 1-acre tract in Concan with all the noise and traffic. Why do that? Don’t overlook the Ridge. Call us for a tour of heaven in the hill country today. NEW LISTINGS NEW LISTING!!! Cabin #9 in Frio Pecan Farm. Great Income producing property. Two bedroom 2 bath cabin fully furnished and with all the amenities offered by the Pecan Farm for only $155,000. PENDING!!! 190 acres on the Nueces River with no restrictions! Dam on river provides great fishing and swimming! Primary dwelling is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with a covered porch. Improvements also include a guest house and workshop. Two large springs on site feed the river. Indian mounds and pecan trees all along the river banks. Great rolling topography. $1,699,000. PENDING!!! 9.3 acres at southeast corner of the Frio River and Magers Crossing. Beautiful river front tract in the shadow of Old Baldy. Great locations for cabins, RV park, or several other commercial type ventures. This type property doesn’t come along very often. $1,299,000. NEW LISTING!! Four bedroom 3 bath home on 6.88 acres just outside D’Hanis Texas. Great home with plenty of space for a garden or orchard. Barn in the back yard complete with storage area and a smoke house. Private but close to town. Easy commute to Hondo or San Antonio. Priced at $269,000. COMMERCIAL Established Auto Parts Store located in the heart of Leakey. Well established, great business in a great location. $259,000 plus inventory! PRICE REDUCED! OWNER FINANCING OPPORTUNITY! Looking for an established business in the Frio Canyon. Now you can own the Leakey Beverage Barn. Best location in town right across the street from Stripes. This is a well-established money maker! $295,000. Like new office building on the south side of town, where all the new development is happening. Great access and visibility from Highway 83. A rock fireplace in the reception area adds to the rustic ambience this building provides. Sit outside in the morning and drink coffee on the huge covered front porch. $250,000. OAKRIDGE LODGE AND CABIN located in the RIDGE. The main lodge features over 4300 feet of centrally heated and cooled area that is configured to sleep up to 30 guests. The property also features a detached cabin that sleeps an additional 10 guests. This is the best income producer in the Frio Canyon. An in ground pool and outdoor fireplace adds to the ambience, or relax on the upper deck and watch the sun go down. This property commands approximately $1,000 per night and is on track for 100 nights this year. This is the investment you’ve been looking for. Call today for a showing. Like new retail building located along Highway 83, close to Stripes with great visibility and easy access. Has a history of successful operations. This is the first building on the left that you see when you enter Leakey from the south. Over 2,000 sf of building area situated on a highly visible one-acre tract on Highway 83. $275,000. LAND 5-acre river front tract in Rancho Real. Great building site with beautiful river frontage. Go to sleep at night listening to the water running over the rapids. Only $119,000. Great hunting tract with good building sites in Rancho Real. Outstanding views! Ideal for hunting, camping, or just relaxing. Short drive to black top. 16 acres for $66,000. 2.467 acres located on east prong of the Frio River. Approximately 156 feet of river frontage lined with huge Cypress Trees. Highway 83 frontage makes access easy. Property could be placed in rental pool. $255,000. Great building site in Frio Canyon Estates, right behind Old Baldy! This subdivision features a beautiful river park for all property owners. One acre for $49,500.
Great hunting tract in Leakey Hills. 31 acres with easy access and favorable topography. Two ground blinds and feeders, RV, all for only $99,000. Rivertree Subdivision. Beautiful residential lot covered with giant oak trees. Close to community club house and river park. This is probably the prettiest lot in the development. Come look at it and you’ll see what I mean. $95,000 Flatrock Subdivision. This is a 3.11-acre river front tract with over 200 feet of frontage along the east bank of the Cypress lined Frio River. This property is improved with a 2 bedroom one bath manufactured home. $225,000 PRICE REDUCED! 14 acres of Cypress lined Mill Creek in close proximity to Lost Maples State Park. Great for gentleman’s estate building along the bank of the creek. Good tillable soil that is perfect for vineyard. Extensive black top frontage with “live” water and excellent topography. Beautiful home site in Frio River Place. Gated community, sensible restrictions, beautiful river park, parking area for owner’s RV, priced right at $75,000. BEAUTIFUL RIVER FRONT TRACT, this 5 acre building site on the Frio River can be yours today! Huge cypress trees line this blue water hole that is teeming with fish. Fronts on Highway 83 and the Frio River, private, yet close to town. Good restrictions, beautiful building site overlooking the river. It just doesn’t get any better than this!!! Price Reduced to $299,900 THE RIDGE-Experience the Texas hill country at its finest w/ private access to your own beautiful Frio River park w/BBQ pavilion. Underground utilities WITH TCEQ APPROVED WATER SYSTEM, paved roads, security gate, free roaming wildlife, hiking, biking & much more! This restricted subdivision offers 5 acre tracts of peaceful solitude that are beautiful building sites for your dream home, retirement, or vacation get-away. B&B allowed. Call for a showing or take a drive out 4 mi. south on RR 1120. Prices start at $99,500 RESIDENTIAL Two bedroom one bath cabin situated on a 3-acre lot in Saddle Mountain Estates. Underground utilities provide for a beautiful unobstructed view of the countryside. $112,500. Beautiful one bedroom one bath cabin in Reagan Wells. Great rock patio and huge wood deck. Mature live oaks, over 100 acres of common area for property owners in this development. This can be your private get away in the woods. $139,000. Like new home in the heart of Leakey. Three bedroom two baths with approximately 1640 sf of centrally heated and cooled area. Walking distance to the banks, restaurants, grocery store, and the court house. All this for just $220,000. This is turnkey, and ready for you! Approximately 176 feet of river frontage and a home in Frio River Place. Beautiful cypress lined private swimming hole in addition to subdivision park, three bedrooms and three full baths in main house, with guest quarters complete with a full bath. Lots of storage space, huge covered patio to watch the sun go down over the river, black top frontage. Close to Garner, Con Can, and Leakey, yet quiet and peaceful. $575,000. Like new 3 bedrooms 2 bath home on 5 acres with river access. Close to town in Frio River Ranch. $245,000. Beautiful four bedrooms, 2 1⁄2 bath home with over 2500 square feet of living area, located in close proximity to the river in Reagan Wells. Did I mention that it had a three car garage and a detached guest house. Huge covered and open deck area. Access to a mile of river and over 100 acres of wooded trails and pasture land. This one is priced right at $429,000. RIVERTREE! Two story log home nestled beneath huge Pecan trees. Walking distance to the river, 3 bedrooms, 3 bath, vaulted ceiling and wrap around porch. $329,900.
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Driving Range: Bucket of balls $5. Utopia Golf memberships are also available. For more information, contact us at 830-966-5577.
Directions to Utopia Golf Course
Utopia Golf is located in the Sabinal Canyon near the town of Utopia, Texas, in Uvalde County. The front gate is located on Hwy. 187, one mile south of Utopia. Two popular state parks - Garner State Park and Lost Maples State Park - are less than a 16 mile drive away. We are 30 miles from Bandera, 18 miles from Sabinal, 22 miles from Concan or Leakey, and 42 miles from Uvalde. Come visit us!
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