May 8, 2013 Edition

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May 8, 2013 Tri-Canyon’s Only Weekly Newspaper!

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Real County Junior Horse Club Announces Grand Marshall

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VET CLINIC Burk Feed and Western Wear, Leakey on Saturday May 25th from 9 am to 12 noon

Wrongly Accused ............................ Page 9

Distinguished Correspondent Becomes Historian Via career, Genealogy

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

Today’s Weather

High: 83° Low: 64°

♦ Current Weekly News for Leakey, Camp Wood, Sabinal, Utopia and Surrounding Areas ♦

SWTJC Creative Arts Contest

By Instructor Jan Prather

The Southwest Texas Jr. College Creative Arts Contest awards ceremony was held on Thursday, April 25, 2012 at the Jr. College in Uvalde. Winners are listed as followed: Computer Graphics 1st. Miranda Pena, Camp Wood, Nueces Canyon Junior High 2nd. Micah Vernor, Barksdale, Nueces Canyon Junior High 3rd. Caroline Boyle, Camp Wood, Nueces Canyon JH 4th. Nicole DelaRosa, Nueces Canyon Junior High Poetry 1st. “Nanook, the Puppy,” Vivica White, Montell,

Nueces Canyon Junior High Computer Generated Graphics 1st. Meagan Prather, Camp Wood, Nueces Canyon HS 2nd. Ambor Hamilton, Camp Wood, Nueces Canyon HS Painting 1st. Meagan Prather, Camp Wood, Nueces Canyon HS

Essay 3rd. “The Takeover,” Elizabeth White, Camp Wood, Nueces Canyon HS Pictured L to R: Micah Vernor, Ambor Hamilton, Vivica White, Caroline Boyle, Elizabeth White, Miranda Pena, Nicole DelaRosa, Meagan Prather

by: Joel Pigg, RECRD General Manager

has a flow of 7,504 gpm or nearly a 2% reduction in just two weeks, this is not a significant change in the flow. This crossing looks about “normal” compared to the last few measurements.

The Leakey Springs Crossing ended last month at 3,383 gpm and had a reading of 2,852 this week for a decrease of about 16%. There is a great deal of fluctuation at this crossing due to the water use by home owners along the spring, I think (depending on the time of day this reading is taken) there can be a great

variation in the flow reading due to water use. The Mill Creek Crossing is flowing a bit slower this time than last, there are still culverts on both end of this crossing that have no flow reading, this crossing has decreased to a flow of 5,423 gpm this week down from the flow two weeks ago of 5,626 gpm or a decline of about 4%. This crossing also looks about the same as the last reading I can’t tell a difference when I look at the crossing; continued page 2

Employment Opportunity A letter was written to Charley Black, Ag teacher for Sabinal ISD, from Gary Golden, of Hubbell and Hudson Market and Bistro in The Woodlands. After reading an article in Texas Co-op Power Magazine

WHERE IN THE WORLD DID YOU WEAR YOUR REAL COUNTY CENTENNIAL T-SHIRT?

by Julie Becker

Water News and River Flows River flows were taken on the Frio and Nueces Rivers on May 7th with varied readings across the region (as usual).

The precipitation we have gotten since the last readings were scattered across the District. The crossings are declining for the most part now, and I still think it is just a matter of time until we will see a major drop in the flows.

Fulgham’s Crossing just south of the Alto Frio Baptist Encampment had a flow of 7,626 gpm (gallons per minute) last month and now

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about the Meat Lab, Hubbell is offering Sabinal Ag students who are graduating and involved in the meat lab, a job working in a meat and seafood shop. If they are interested in continuing their education, the Lone Star

by Billie Franklin

Rhonda & Guinn Turner are on the banks of the St. Lawrence River in Quebec City, Canada. The building behind them is the Le Chateau Frontenac hotel (a landmark in Quebec City). They took this picture last October during a New England & Canada trip.If you are planning a trip pick up your T-shirt before you leave! Get yours for only $15 each, we have all sizes. Contact Willis Springfield at 830-232-5783 or come by the Hill Country Herald shop to get yours today. They also have coffee mugs, note cards and Christmas ornaments. Be sure to send in your picture to the Hill Country Herald! Have Fun out there and SPREAD THE WORD!

COUNTY-CITY CLEANUP Dates: Friday and Saturday May 10 and May 11 Monday through Saturday May 13 to May 18 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Where: Camp Wood - City Yard Leakey - County Yard on Stanford Hollow Road 3 miles south of Leakey off US 83 The following materials will be accepted: - Tires with or without wheels - Trash - Metal - Burnable materials such as furniture and mattresses, but not brush The following materials WILL NOT be accepted: - Brush - Batteries - Paint Cans - Chemicals and Hazardous Materials - Roofing Materials and Construction Materials Dates and times are subject to change depending on conditions. For more information, call the Real County Judge at (830) 232-5304 or Camp Wood City Hall at (830) 597-2265.

WIND, WIND, WIND

by Julie Becker

College in nearby. This is the opportunity of a lifetime for our students, as well as the highest of compliments to our school system. Contact Mr. Black if you are interested in this very generous offer.

Mission San Lorenzo De La Santa Cruz Gets New Tiles

by Jan Prather

Students from Nueces Canyon Jr. High/High School paint the tiles. Artists-Pamela Rosar from Camp Wood and Alba Deleon from San Antonio stopped by the classroom and checked on the tiles while the students were working on the tiles and gave them tips and ideas on how to complete the work. Eight tiles were replaced due to weathering. Did you know, that most of the Spanish missions in Texas were fortified after the San Saba Massacre (1758). So far they always had been protected only by a nearby presidio (fort) and its soldiers. Friars and soldiers didn’t get along very well especially what the treatment of indians was concerned.

Since 1758 troops had to be tolerated inside the missions. Our mission was from its start in 1762 a combination of mission and presidio for two friars and about 30 soldiers under the command of lieutenant Manuel Valdez. Tensions between him and the Fathers Diego Jimenez and Joaquin Banos were to be expected.

Leakey residents were without power for awhile last Thursday night as workers from both Bandera Electric and AEP worked to restore power after a large pecan tree snapped the lines and poles on RR 337E in Leakey. Crews were assisted by Leakey Fire Department and TxDot.

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Water News and River Flows I have to rely on the flow numbers to tell me the subtle little change. On the west prong of the Frio River the weather is having a slightly different effect on the flows, the Rancho Real crossing had a flow of 4,260 gpm this week compared to a flow of 4,160 gpm two weeks ago or an increase of about 3%. The Kent Creek crossing also showed a slight increase since last month with a flow of 460 gpm this week up from a flow of 406 gpm two weeks ago or an increase of 12%. Visually I could not tell the flows were any better

at these two crossings but I thought there would be very little decline because they still look about the same as at the last reading.

Nueces River flows were taken on May 7th and they too showed similar results as that found on the Frio River.

McDonalds Crossing was at 7,756 gpm last month and dropped to a flow of 7,575 gpm this week or a decline of 3%. This crossing is still in great need of a flushing rain to clean up the vegetation on the upriver side of the crossing. The Nueces River Dam

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on Highway 55 south of Camp Wood had a flow of 10,173 gpm last month and declined to a flow of 9,273 gpm this week or a decline of 9%. This old bridge at this crossing is very

clearly visible right now and it will take a good amount of rainfall to cover it back up.

I would love for all of the crossing to go toward the trend of the West Prong of the Frio

INSIDE NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS is exempt from taxation if it is organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, public safety, literary, educational, prevention of cruelty to children or animals, and/or to develop national or international sports.

Social security tax is also currently optional although 80 percent of the organizations elect to participate.

Of course local donations receded with the economy and short of Superstorm Sandy at the end of last year have just about flatlined, however corporate charity has not followed that same trend. Direct communications by nonprofit organizations will have less impact on the giving decisions of donors than in years past. Donors will increasingly rely on referrals and guidance from friends, family and co-workers to make decisions, particularly the younger generations.

Nonprofits will want to tap their most vocal and loyal supporters to be active promoters and with the new mass media at work...Information overload will continue as individuals receive mail,

email and other communications from marketers with increasing intensity, making it challenging for nonprofits to have their messages heard. Text messages, RSS feeds, tweets and Facebook posts only compound the problem. Tailored communications that resonate with donors will be critical.

Also Supporters Want to Control Their Experience. So we are seeing Nonprofit supporters want to be able to define and customize how they are communicated to (e.g. go paperless, set frequency of emails and filter for content). The burden of expectation for nonprofits is being set by the for-profit sector. Private donors, even on large scales are paying closer attention to where, how, when, and most especially why... They want to see their money at work in the new school down the street, or visit the children who benefit from the orphan funds they donated. So we are seeing more and more charities closing boundaries and putting more not for profit dollars to work in their own local communities.

Perry Highlights Wisdom, Importance of 2nd Amendment Gov. Rick Perry reaffirmed Texas’ commitment to promoting freedom, personal responsibility and the Constitution, including the rights of law-abiding gun owners. The governor spoke at the National Rifle Association (NRA) Leadership Forum at the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting.

“In Texas, we believe in freedom, personal responsibility, and the God-given right to defend yourself and your family. We never lose faith in our Founding Fathers’ wisdom to include the Second Amendment to the Constitution among the Bill of Rights,” Gov. Perry said. “A threat to gun ownership is a threat to a basic Constitutional right, and the NRA is about safe and responsible gun ownership.”

“Taking up Arms Against Elder Abuse”

As the federal government continues to discuss increasing federal gun laws, the governor noted that passing tighter restrictions does nothing to keep criminals from accessing firearms, rather preventing law-abiding citizens from protecting themselves and their families. Gov. Perry has called for increased focus on mental health issues and the glorification of violence in light of recent tragedies such as the Newtown shootings.

“There’s still a place that loves freedom in America, and that place

Texas Governor Rick Perry proclaimed May as Elder Abuse Prevention Month.

During this special time, Adult Protective Services (APS) is reminding Texans that it’s everyone’s business to prevent abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of those who are elderly or have disabilities.

APS’ “Everyone’s Business” campaign is an ongoing grass-roots effort that brings together many community, civic, and professional groups to focus attention and resources on elder abuse prevention.

The campaign includes conferences, presentations, and other events throughout the month of May to raise awareness and understanding of adult abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation. Learn about more events in your area at EveryonesBusiness.org and please share them with your friends, neighbors, congregations, and co-workers.

is called Texas,” the governor said.

Gov. Perry highlighted his efforts to recruit firearm manufacturers by reaching out to more than 30 firearm and related component companies across the country in states that are considering restricting sales or manufacturing of the industry.

Earlier this week, the governor spoke at a ribbon cutting at Shield Tactical, which sells firearm related gear and training services, and credits Gov. Perry’s economic development outreach in California with their decision to relocate to the Lone Star State.

To view the governor’s introduction video from the NRA conference, please visit http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=IvDUJSMAm1c.

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that to happen. I guess that small chance is better than not getting a chance at all. Continue to pray for rain and conserve all the water you can, it is going to be a long summer.

Real County Junior Horse Club Announces Grand Marshall

By Elaine Padgett Carnegie

Lets talk a little aout exactly what a not for profit organization does... what it really is... and how they handle money and donations. A non-profit organization is a group organized for purposes other than generating profit and in which no part of the organization’s income is distributed to its members, directors, or officers. Non-profit organizations must be designated as nonprofit when created and may only pursue purposes permitted by statutes for non-profit organizations. Non-profit organizations include churches, public schools, public charities, public clinics and hospitals, political organizations, legal aid societies, volunteer services organizations, labor unions, professional associations, research institutes, museums, and some governmental agencies.

Non-profit entities are organized under state law. Some states exempt non-profit organizations from state tax and state employment programs such as unemployment compensation contribution. For federal tax purposes, an organization

River; but it just is not looking promising as I write this article.

There is a small chance of rain during the weekend of the 11th and 12th of May but I am not going to hold my breath for

The Real County Junior Horse Club is proud to announce Mrs. JoAnn Fisher will be our 2013 Grand Marshall for the Centennial Year July Jubilee Parade! RCJHC President L.V. Hubbard visited with Mrs. Fisher this morning and she has agreed to preside over our festivities this year! Mrs. Fisher and her late husband Norris Fisher owned and operated the Leakey Drug Store for many years and were active in many a life of the canyons. They supported every event, child and organization. Congratulations to the Fisher Family and we look forward to a great year!! Let’s Rodeo!!

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NEW LISTING: Concan Country Club. Golf course lots…your choice….just $60,000 NEW LISTING: Tierra Linda in Concan. 1+ ac. lots….your choice…..just $50,000 **Excellent financing offered by First State Bank of Uvalde**These will sell FAST!** Property 001 : 9.3 ac. Views, underground utilities and sensible restrictions. Borders a large ranch. Owner/Broker. $129,900 NEWProperty 002: Gorgeous 4BD/4BA custom home at 482 Camino del Rancho in Concan. High-end finishes on 6+ acs. $699,000 Property 3-6: 1+ ac. Commercial lots Concan.

Frontage on US HWY 83. All utilities available. $139,000-$149,000 Property 008: Old Town Uvalde! 823 N. Getty St. Charming 2/2 home w/2 guest houses.

HUGE REDUCTION $206,000 Property 009 : 134 acs. RR337 West frontage. Great for hunting. Elec. meter. Views.

Will divide into 84 and 50 ac. $328,300 REDUCED Property 010: 2.61 ac. lot on county rd. just 2 mi. east of Leakey. Covered w/oaks, city water & elec. avail. Great home base for RV! Property 012: Beautiful RIVERFRONT cabin! 2.27 acs. Rentals OK. Huge deck overlooking the Frio, secluded, bunkhouse. $350,000 Property 013 : 417 Oriole Ave. Valley Ranch.

All brick 3/2 open floorplan w/workshop. 2.24 acs. Attached 2C garage. $199,000 Property 015: Heavily treed 2 ac. lot in Saddle Mtn. Water meter in place, elec & phone run across front of lot. $60,000 POSSIBLE O.F. NEWProperty 016: 3BD/2BA on nearly 1⁄2 ac. @ 525 Davis Place in Twin Forks. Beautiful river park and nice, spacious home. $129,000 Property 017: Whiskey Mountain Inn. 1869 Farmhouse on 17.69 acs. w/6 rental cabins.

Gorgeous! $579,000 Property 018 : HUNTING! 31+ ACS. Blinds, feeders and travel trailer! Remote but good access. REDUCED $74,900 POSSIBLE O.F. Property 019 : RIVERFRONT HOME! 6+ acs.

3BR/3.5BA + Apt. Fishing pond, huge barn, rock patios! $699,000 REDUCED! POSSIBLE O.F. Property 022 : INCOME PRODUCING! 2/1 house and 3/2 mobile home. Frio River access + close to Garner State Park. $126,500 REDUCED Property 023: Cute log cabin on 7+/- acs.

Deer Creek Estates. On a seasonal creek, remote, pretty views. $140,000 Property 024: Frio River Place lot. Nearly THREE acres! Water & elec. available. Nice river access. RV usage ok. $119,000 Property 025 : RR336 north of Leakey. 17+ acs. West prong of the Frio River on eastern boundary $222,000 REDUCED Property 026-027 : RIVER FRONT! Gorgeous oak and cypress trees, views of the mountains. $225,000 EA. POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING Property 028 : Frio River Place 1.51 acs.

SUPER CLOSE to river. Water system & elec. Nice area. $75,000 POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING Property 029 : 260 acs. +/- WILL DIVIDE Hwy. frontage, Call Martin for all the details! $4250 per acre Property 030: Rancho Real, 10 ac. of remote land. 4x4 needed. Great hunting or recreational tract. Pretty flat topography. $32,500 Property 031: Riverfront home in the Frio Pecan Farm! In rental pool. Lots of amenities. $269,000 REDUCED Property 032: 3/2 Rock House @ 1167 River Road in Concan. Super nice with great loca-

tion, views, in rental pool, furnished. $269,000 Property 033: 5.16 ac. lot near town. City water & elec. Gorgeous views, paved roads, security gate. $84,900 Property 034: 3 acs. In Concan fronting Hwy. 127. Just past Neal’s & Frio River. Great Commercial location! $225,000 Property 035: 144 acs. Leakey city limits.

Huge trees, county road frontage. Great homeplace or Development $7,000 per ac.

REDUCED Property 036: Riverfront lot w/water & electric. Huge cypress and oak trees. Very nice!

1.78 acs. $159,000 POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING Property 037: 5.3 ac. in Deer Creek Estates.

HUGE oak trees and views. Gated entry & private paved road access. All useable land. $64,500 Property 038: Cozy 2/2 log cabin in Frio Pecan Farm. Managed rentals. Investment property. $175,000 Property 039: Beautiful & spacious 4Bd/3Ba on nearly 1 ac. in Twin Forks. Super floor plan, covered porch, newer constr. $225,000 Property 040: Beautiful rock home. Unique details. River Park. 1620 sq. ft. on 1.24 acs. HUGE trees. Outdoor fp. $259,900 REDUCED Property 041: 25 acs. Hunting property w/well & electricity. Frontage on Hwy. 41. Great location. $95,000 Property 043: 10+ acs. AG EXEMPT! Great homesite. Small tank site, meter pole, RR337 & County Rd. frontage. $105,000 Property 044-046 : Canyon Oaks/Concan lots.

River access, elec./ water available. 1ac. to 9+ acs.!!! $42,500 to $85,000 Property 047: 1+/- ac. lot Mountain Valley in Concan. Close to golf course, House Pasture, Frio. Rentals OK!!! $89,000 NEWProperty 048: 3BD/2BA nice brick home w/workshop & barn. Emerald Oaks Subdv. 103 Laurel St. $275,000 Property 049:84 acs. Off 337 W. Great hunting property….great price of $1950 per acre!

Adjacent property available (See #9) $163,800 Property 050: River access lot w/huge trees!

All utilities. Frio River Place. Just steps from the Frio! Owner/Agent $86,000 Property 051: Cute rock 3/2 home on 5+ acs. w/Patterson Creek frontage & no restrictions.

Close to town, great views. $279,000 Property 053: 7+ acs. Frio frontage w/large 4/2 DW plus nice barn. $299,000 NEWProperty 055: Two adjacent lots in Emerald Oaks Subdivision. Each lot is 1/2 acre. Very nice area. $22,500 EACH Property 056: Lovely newer home on 4 ac. close to town. Views for MILES! Huge porches, custom cabinetry, workshop. $229,500 NEWProperty 057: 10 ac. in Rancho Real.

Flat to rolling. Remote location and rugged access. Small cabin. 4x4 required. $40,000 NEWProperty 058: 39 ac. in Rancho Real.

Big views and great hunting. 4x4 is a MUST to access this property. $79,960 Property 060: The Ranch Subdivision in Concan. Ag. Exempt residential lot 6+ ACS.w/ Frio Access. $133,140 Property 064: Two 1+ ac. lots w/Hwy. 83 frontage. No Restrictions. Elec. & city water available. $37,500 each lot.

Property 065: 3/2 brick house on RR337. No Restrictions. Currently a successful nightly rental. CLOSE to river. $129,500 REDUCED Property 067-070: 15 to 89+ acs. On RR 2748 near Garner. Choose your tract size!! $115,000 to $429,000 OWNER TERMS

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Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report April 28, - May 4, 2013

JAIL REGISTER April 28 - May 4, 2013

NEAL, CORKY DALE, 19 W/M, RIO FRIO, TEXAS, A/O SHERIDAN, POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA DRIVING WHILE LICENSE INVALID WITH PREVIOUS CONVICTION $2,000 SURETY BONDS (2) MARLOW, JIMMY DALE, 36 W/M, CAMP WOOD, TEXAS, A/O SHERIDAN, DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED WITH CHILD UNDER 15 YEARS OF AGE, IN CUSTODY; PITTS, NEAL WAYNE, 59 W/M, LEAKEY, TEXAS, A/O SANCHEZ, DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 3RD OR MORE $20,000 SURETY BOND WITH IGNITION INTERLOCK Real County Law Officers James E. Brice, Sheriff Don Gass, Deputy Sheriff Chris Sheridan, Deputy Sheriff Bruce Carr, Deputy Sheriff Jim Wilson, Constable Joe Tolleson, Constable Corporal Jake Sanchez, DPS Highway Patrol Clint Graham, TPWD Game Warden Disclaimer: All print and other visual media is for informational purposes only. This information is considered public information under the Freedom of Information Act and the Public Records Act. Any indication of an arrest is not intended to imply or infer that such individual has been convicted of a crime. All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

City of Leakey Mayor: Harry Schneemann Secretary: Dee Dee Wally Office: 830-232-6757 Fax: 830-232-6775 Councilmen: Ken Auld • Hugh Buchanan • Carl Jensen • Jesus Rubio • Bob Bowers Leakey Volunteer Fire Dept.830-232-4005 Frio Canyon EMS, Inc.830-232-5299 City of Camp Wood Mayor: Ben Cox Office: 830-597-2265 Fax: 830-597-5365 email:cityhall@swtexas.net Aldermen: Curtis Wilson • Brant Hickman • Sammie Ives •Jesse Chavez • Josh Cox Volunteer Fire Dept:830-597-6100 Camp Wood Library: 830-597-3208 Nueces Canyon EMS: 830-597-4200 City of Sabinal Mayor: Louis Landeros Secretary: Betty Jo Harris Office: 830-988-2218 Councilmembers: Nancy Alvarado, Chuck Van Pelt, Alma Martinez, Linda Musquiz, Eloisa Munoz and Mike Nuckles Sabinal Library 830-988-2911 Sabinal Municipal Judge: Anita Herndon 830-988-2630 Real County County Judge, Garry Merritt 830-232-5304 Real County Attorney, Bobby Jack Rushing 830-232-6461 County/District Clerk, Bella Rubio 830-232-5202 Justice of the Peace Dianne Rogers: 830-232-6630 Justice of the Peace Chris Lacey: 830-597-6129 Sheriff, James Earl Brice 830-232-5201 Tax Assessor-Collector Donna Brice: 830-232-6210 Treasurer, Mairi Gray 830-232-6627 Chief Appraiser Kelley Shults 830-232-6248 Real County Public Library 830-232-5199 Camp Wood Public Library 830-597-3208 Real County Commissioners: Precinct #1: Manuel Rubio Pct.#2: Bryan Shackelford Pct. #3:Gene Buckner Pct.#4: Joe W. Connell, Sr. Real Edwards Conservation & Reclamation District PO Box 807 . Camp Wood, Texas 78833 (830) 597-3322 office Fax (830) 597-3320 recrd@swtexas.net email Roland Trees, Board President Joel Pigg, General Manager

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4/28/2013 @ - 128 responded to the 100 block of East Sixth Street in Camp Wood for a report of a suspicious person - 2025 responded to 5th Street in Camp Wood for a report of reckless driver 4/29/2013 @

- 1721 responded to a burglary alarm on US Highway 83 South in Leakey 5/4/2013 @ - 1351 responded to 300 block of South Nueces Street in Camp Wood for a motor vehicle accident

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE TEXAS ALCOHOLIC CODE THAT: Hart Concan LLC. HAS FILED APPLICATION FOR A WINE AND BEER RETAILER’S PERMIT, SAID BUSINESS TO BE CONDUCTED AT Historic Leakey Inn, 527 S. Hwy. 83, Leakey, Texas 78873; OWNER Bradley Hart, Hart Concan, LLC.

We at the Buckhorn Bar and Grill would like to say Thank You to every single person who helped make the Girls With Guts event a huge success!!! We would thank you all individually but there were so many the list would cover the whole newspaper!!!!

We would also like to let everyone know we raised enough money to send the girls to Michigan!!!! We have already reserved their spots and booked their flights!!!!

Once again thank all of y’all who helped!!!!!!

Edwards Plateau Historical Association Meets in Camp Wood submitted by Willis Springfield Photo by Ben Cox

Accepting an invitation from the Centennial Committee to hold their Spring meeting 2013 in Real County, the Edwards Plateau Historical Association convened Saturday May 4, 2013 at the First Baptist Church in Camp Wood.

Hosting the event were members of the Caddel-Smith Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas.

Following Registration and coffee, Ruth Cooper, President of the Association called the meeting to order. Willis Springfield presided. O’Tela Patterson led the pledges to the Flags and Ben Cox Honorable May of Camp Wood gave the Welcome. Musical selections from the ever-popular Hackberry Hags provided an appropriate send off for the four formal annotated papers which followed. A delicious lunch catered by Ramona and Frank Martinez and a short Business meeting conducted by President Cooper intercepted the presentation of papers which was done in the following order: “Real County Celebrates 100 Years” presented by Honorable Garry Merritt,

Real County Judge; “From Tennessee to Texas David and Rosanah Thompson Founders and Shapers of Real County, presented

by Kathy Brooks; “The Incident at the McLaurin Ranch, presented

by Linda Kirkpatrick and “The Uvalde & Northern Railway and the Town of Camp Wood” presented

by Jim Holder.

Attendance prizes from Delores’s Unique Designs, Bear Creek Chocolate Factory, and Nueces Canyon Country Smokehouse were eagerly accepted from members of thirteen of the twenty-one counties which

comprise the memberships of the Edwards Plateau Historical Association. The Fall 2013 meeting will be October 5, 2013 in Junction.

Teach A Teen To Shoot (T.A.T.T.S.) America’s teenagers are cordially invited to participate in T.A.T.T.S. which will take place in August 2013. Professional firearms instructors across the country are donating their time for free or at reduced rates to teach teenagers the basics of firearms safety and the responsibilities that come with firearms ownership. T.A.T.T.S. events are sponsored by the participating individual businesses all across the country. The courses and curriculum offered may vary from instructor to instructor and from state to state as the law allows. From the basics of firearms safety to lectures from legal professionals, to shooting events at participating ranges.

Richard Ford owner and editor of the website GunRightsAttorneys.Com explains that the nationwide T.A.T.T.S. initiative is designed to educate America’s

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teens on the safe and legal use of firearms and instill within them a sense of accomplishment, self esteem and confidence that can be carried with them throughout the rest of their lives. T.A.T.T.S. instructors are certified by national sporting and youth development organizations as well as state and local law enforcement agencies. There are currently in excess of 70 businesses and an estimated 200 instructors representing 35 states participating in this first ever T.A.T.T.S event. These individual businesses are offering special classes for teens for free or at greatly reduced rates during the month of August.

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These attorney’s number one goal is to ensure that the Constitutional rights of their clients are protected. With extensive knowledge of the law coupled with skilled courtroom advocacy the attorneys listed work tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome for their clients.

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The Nueces Canyon Jr. Livestock Association will have a meeting at Bruce Park arena on May 9th at 6:30. Plans will be made for a workday on Saturday May 11th, starting at 8:30. It’s time to break ground on the new barn, clean up for some booked rentals, and get ready for Horse Club. Summer is almost here. Everyone please try to come. Thanks, Jan Henderson

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Wednesday, May 8, 2013

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May 3rd was a day filled with personal bests for three Leakey Eagles as well as over 100 other Special Olympics athletes from six districts. Proudly respresenting LISD at the Pleasanton Special Olympics Track and Field meet were Destiny Spaniel, Braden Odom, and Nigel Spaniel. Destiny brought home a GOLD medal in the Tennis Ball Throw along with a SILVER medal in the 50 Meter Dash. Braden brought home the GOLD in the Softball Throw and SILVER in the 50 Meter Dash.

Nigel, the oldest and most experienced athlete, really outdid himself by bringing home SILVER in the Softball Throw and defending his GOLD medal streak in the 50 Meter Dash with a time of 7.9. Remember, you too can go for the gold just by being the best that you can be!

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By Robbi Munsinger

“ A Short Story About The Pioneer Days by: Daniel” submitted by Jennifer Pigg

As part of the Real County Centennial celebration, all the schools lower grades within the county were invited to attend Pioneer Day at the home of Bridget Preece. Twenty minute stations were arranged for the school groups to learn a little bit of history and what it was like to live 100 years ago.

I would like to say thank you to all those county community volunteers who made our day to interesting and informative.

One young man in the Leakey fifth grade took it upon himself to write a short story about all the things he learned that Monday. He considers himself to be a “real city boy” and was so

truly impressed that he wrote a short story and brought it to me the next day. I was so touched by his genuine thoughtfulness and sincerity that I wanted to share his story with everyone. I hope this puts a smile on your face and warms your heart. “ A Short Story About The Pioneer Days by: Daniel” Pioneers are hard working people who travel by wagon. They were the Founders of many towns all over the United States. Pioneers also build or make buildings, houses, farms, and quilts.

In pioneer days they did not have xbox, Wal-mart and water that gets heated by propane or water heating tank. They also had to build their own toys. They had

one toy, that is, made from a cob and two holes poked at the end and has feathers on one hole.

They can throw it, pretend their indians or they can have it for just playing.

Washing clothes was a work out back then because there was no washer machines or dryers.

They had this board with bumps on it and for the soap, they used lie soap. Then they would rub their clothes back and forth over and over again. Next they would hang their clothes on a clothes line for it to dry. To iron their clothes they have to get a iron shape metal and light inside so the bottom of the iron can get hot. To get hot water they put water over the fire until it was hot. This is how they made hot water this is for washing. To buy

stuff, they would go to a store.

For some the General store is far away, so they mostly make their own stuff. If you needed materials to make quilts, you would need to go to the general store.

Back then, they did not have xbox, playstation3, Nintendo3d’s and T.V. They played games, like marbles, tag, horse shoes, jacks and many more games. That is how they entertain theirselves in pioneer days.

We thank the pioneers for building towns and making communities. They made towns with no electricity. They built it by hand.

It is actually pretty cool to see how pioneers do stuff the hard way then the easy way which is now times. I thank the pioneers for building our town.

More NCHS Students Earn Microsoft Office Specialist Certification

By Instructor Greg Harmon

Omar Zavala, Garrett Howton, and Aurelia Lara earned their Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certificates in MS Word. These CTE students have been working very hard over the last few months to achieve a passing score on the MOS certification exam. The certificates of achievement are fully endorsed by Microsoft

Corporation and signed by CEO, Steven Ballmer. In the coming months, these students will embark on further studies to achieve additional MOS certifications. Congratulations for a job well done. Pictured R to L: Omar Zavala, Aurelia Lara, and Garrett Howton

NC Spring Concert and 2012-13 Band Awards

By Band Director Freddy Falcon

Congratulations to the members of the Nueces Canyon Band Program for receiving Outstanding Music Awards at the annual 2013 Spring Concert.

The Concert was a great success with performances from the elementary thru High School.

The outstanding music award recipients for the Nueces Canyon Elementary where: Cadence Balderas, Analee Carabajal, Michael Contreras, Fabian Hernandez, Nicole

Rubio, Madison Williams, Cortney Wright, Victor Contreras, Shania Falcon, Reagan Fox, Tony Gonzales, Sylvia Hernandez, Iraida Onate, Harleigh Patterson, Helen Perez, Nathaniel Rubio, Leslie Taylor, Gentry Bingham, Mandie Carabajal, Alicia Hernandez, Angela Galindo, Aylin Ibarra, Eli Ludlow, Shelby Pannell, Myah Rodriguez, Samantha Rodriguez, and Samantha Threadgill.

The Outstanding Music Award recipients for the High School Panther Band where: Micah Vernor, Isaiah DeLeon, Ashley Harmon, Jose Gonzales, Trevor Tweedy, Ezequiel Moncivais, Priscilla Gonzales, Ethan Tinsley, Gilbert Gutierrez, Reagan Luce, Nevah Navarro, Nikki Milliorn, Nathaniel Shearer, Ryan Parks, Danielle Irwin, Nick Delarosa, Caleb Evans, Cres Falcon, Logan Adair, Tori Williams, Bailey

Gober, Siera Edwards, and Hailey Luce.

The John Phillip Sousa Award and Band Scholarship went to Senior Drum Major Kelsie Rollison.

Band Director Mr. Falcon and the entire band program would like to thank the administration, faculty, staff, and community for their strong continued support!

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Nueces Canyon High School Commencement Nueces Canyon High School Class of 2013 Commencement Date of Graduation: May 17, 2013 Time: 7:30pm Place: Bobby Wayne Hatley Gymnasium Nueces Canyon High School 200 Taylor Street Barksdale, Texas 78828 Number of Graduates: 29 Valedictorian: Kelsie Rollison Valedictorian’s Parents: J.R. and Trudy Rollison of Vance Salutatorian: Nevah Navarro Salutatorian’s Parents: Joe and Leticia Navarro of Camp Wood Commencement Speakers: Kelsie Rollison, Nevah Navarro, Jacob Hicks, and Abbey Falcon Honors Graduates Kelsie Rollison Nevah Navarro Jacob Hicks Abbey Falcon Caleb Evans Kara Sifuentes Victoria Williams Alexandra Grelle Kyra Sifuentes

Alyssa Ramirez NCHS 2013 Graduates: Logan Adair Nicole Chavez Troy Dalton Jose DeLeon Selena DeLeon Caleb Evans Abbey Falcon Jaron Falcon Devon Frenzel CheyAnne Gonzales Alexandra Grelle Jacob Hicks JJ Lara Nathan Leonard Andrea Meza Ezequiel Moncivais Nevah Navarro Juan Onate Rake Palermo Ryan Parks Jakeb Patterson Alyssa Ramirez Kelsie Rollison Ace Sanchez Kara Sifuentes Kyra Sifuentes Trevor Tweedy Victoria Williams Martin Zavala

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Ace is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ignacio Sanchez and Mrs. Jolyanna Barnett. Ace has been involved in many activities while at Nueces Canyon. He has been named to the All District first team football team and has been named the Most Valuable Football Player. He

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

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under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The a la carte items that are currently offered during the school lunch period with also be available to buy during our summer lunch program.

The fee for these items ranges from, $.75 to $1.00 per item.

Parents can also take advantage

of our lunches. The fee for an adult plate will be $4.00.

We here at Nueces Canyon CISD are looking forward to serving our children a Nutritious Lunch! Hope to see you there!

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NUECES CANYON SENIOR SPOTLIGHT Devon Frenzel

Devon’s favorite hobbies are hunting, fishing, swimming, and hanging out with friends. Future plans for Devon are to go to college and become a Coach and a Special Education teacher.

He loves all kinds of foods.

His favorite types of music are country, rap, and rock.

Devon’s favorite movies are comedy and action movies.

In high school, he participated in football, basketball, track and UIL-Regional-State meet. Devon’s fondest memory of High School is being a part of the record-breaking playoff football team last year (2011-12). His favorite activity in High School is the high jump in track, because he liked going to new places and meeting new people. “I want to thank my family, because without them I wouldn’t have made it this far in life.�

CheyAnne Gonzales

CheyAnne’s favorite hobbies would be hanging out with friends. CheyAnne’s future plans are to go to SWTJC in Uvalde and major in cosmetology.

She enjoys country music, and her favorite movies are The Notebook, The Vow and Dear John. In high school, CheyAnne participated in yearbook for two years and DGA for one year. Her fondest memories include “Laughing in class with my friends Andrea, Jaron, Alyssa, and my sister Priscilla. Also driving the teachers crazy because we were always talking and laughing so much, bet they can’t wait for us to graduate.� “I would like to thank my parents for always being so pushy when it came to school, God knows I am not the easiest child to deal with but they kept me going. I’d also like to thank my best friends, family, teachers and Mrs. Powers for being so supportive during my last 4 years of high school. Thank you to the wonderful siblings that I have in my life, I don’t know what I would do without them. Last but not least, I want

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Nueces Canyon CISD Summer Lunch Program Nueces Canyon CISD will host the Summer Lunch Program again this year at the elementary campus for the entire month of June. Starting June 3rd lunch will be served Monday thru Friday from 11: 00a.m- 1:00p.m. Lunch will be served free of charge to children ages 2 to18. Children

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to thank my pride, joy and also the love of my life, Diandra Gonzales Davila. She is the reason why I am completing this milestone in my life and making something out of my future so she and I can have a good life. All this was for her. I hope she is proud of her mommy, love you Baby Dee!â&#x20AC;?

Alexandra Grelle

Alexâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite hobbies are riding horses, running, singing, and being with friends. Alexâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future plans are to attend SWTJC in Uvalde, Texas, after graduating and then transfer to a university to major in secondary education teaching.

Her favorite foods are Italian, Mexican and seafood. She likes all kinds of music, and most types of movies; her favorites include Dear John and The Notebook. In high school, Alex participated in track, yearbook, youth rodeo clubs, and UIL. Her fondest memories of high school are when she hangs out with her friends and when some of the most ridiculous, yet funny things happen. Her favorite school activity is running track. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thanks to my family, friends and above all, God for inspiring and encouraging me through the hard timesâ&#x20AC;?

Jacob Hicks

Jacobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite hobbies are drawing, reading, and video games. Future plans for Jacob are Computer Science and Electronic Media. His favorite types of food are Italian and seafood. He enjoys rock, ACDC, country and dubstep music, and his favorite movies are anything with actors Will Farrell, Tom Hanks, and Clint Eastwood in it. In high school, Jacob participated in robotics, football, OAP, and UIL competitions. His fondest memories in high school include hanging out with Logan and Troy, and playing 4 square with Mrs. Powers. Jacobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite school activities are OAP and robotics.

Jake would like to thank his family and friends.

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SABINAL HAPPENINGS Central Christian

We have been working on Vacation Bible School. Ours will run from June 17 through 21. The theme is Colossal Roller coaster; it is open for Kindergarten through 6th grade; and you can register online at www.sabinal centralchristian.com , that way you don’t have to wait in line.

However, you can also register the old fashioned way on June 17 starting at 8:30 am.

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First Baptist VBS will be held June 10 through 14 from 5: 30 to 8”15 pm. Contact the church for more information at 988-2344.

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The little fiesta and hamburger plate sale was a big success.

Everyone found something to purchase, play games for, or walk for a cake. All had a good time and it was a good turnout.

On Saturday May 18, there will be no Mass in Knippa or Sabinal.

There will be a Pentecost Vigil Mass at 6 pm at the Main Plaza, downtown San Antonio.

Archbishop Gustavo GarciaSiller, and the Mutually Shared Vision Team will be there. This is the Archdiocesan Celebration of the Solemnity of Pentecost and the anticipated Announcement of our Pastoral Vision and Plan of Action. It is open to Catholics everywhere.

There will be an Old-Fashioned Street Dance on Friday, May 24 from 8 to midnight, with free admission, refreshments, live music featuring the Vale Rodriguez Band and surprise guests. It will be held on Rheiner Avenue, from Center to San Antonio Streets.

To join the Sabinal Chamber: print the application and mail it with the fee, $35 for partial membership with nonvoting status or $75 for full voting status to PO Box 55, Sabinal, Texas 78881. The

application web page: http: //www.sabinalchamber.com/ member_application.html

Civic Club

The Sabinal Civic Club held their Silver Tea at the Red Barn.

They met the two scholarship recipients and families. For the Civic Club Scholarship, winner was Taylor Blace, daughter of Terri and Charley Black. She will be attending Southwest Texas Junior College. For the Anne Pierce Scholarship, winner was Desiree Rodriguez, daughter of Cynthia Garcia.

The Sabinal Chamber of Commerce regular monthly meeting was held Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at Sabinal Library 7pm. These meetings are open to the public. You may use the rear door, parking in front or behind or across from the side of the library. There were several guests and a large agenda to decide upon.

Yard-of-the-Month

Receiving the Yard-of-theMonth for the month of May from the Civic Club is Eva O’Bryant, 1024 N Hondo Street.

Roses line the front yard and this

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The girls after their Shaving Cream Fight at the park

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The Daisy-Brownie Troop #4223 had a “Just for Fun” Meeting. The girls made art creations with sidewalk chalk and played with shaving cream, balloons and water squirters.

The Junior-Cadette Troop #4219

held a “Magic and Illusion” Meeting on April Fool’s Day. The girls made Chromotrope toys and magic wallets and learned about optical illusions and how to make shadow puppets. On the day that the

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On Wednesday, Vicente “MKYY” Aguilar was declared second place in 1 A schools.

On Wednesday, the Sabinal Girls finished their game against Center Point, final score 10 to 3.

We are still proud of our girls for making soft ball history, being the first team to advance to the playoffs. Lets not make it the last!

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Girls Softball Team

Making the first team AllDistrict from Sabinal are Hannah Carter, Alisha Contreras, and Karlee Hubble. Second team are Yvonne Aguilara and Sasha Silva. Honorable mention are Ethel Gutierrez, Abbie Jones, and Valarie Verstuyft. Newcomer of the year went to Jordan Jones.

Congratulations to all of you ladies, job well done.

TOPS

The program at TOPS # 1960 Sabinal Chapter was given by yours truly last Thursday.

Imagine to their surprise, I

decided to have the ladies clear the table and gave them a “test”.

Of course it was a joke, but I fooled them for a few minutes.

As I read the answers upon completion, they could then

be receiving her Masters of Arts degree in Applied Philosophy and Ethics this Friday at 1 am at Strahan Coliseum in San Marcos.

Web-based streams of each ceremony will be available on the Texas State commencement website.

Garcia is a member of Phi Sigma Tau National Philosophy Honor Society, has served as a teaching assistant in the Philosophy department as both teacher and tutor. She also worked in the “Joe on the Go” coffee shop, a local specialty coffee shop.

Following graduation, she will aid the coffee shop owners in opening a new location before returning to teach college level Philosophy the following spring.

EMS Report

The Sabinal EMS responded to 18 calls and 23 patients were seen in the month of April.

Of these, 4 were transported to Medina Regional, 8 were transported to Uvalde Memorial, and 9 were treated and released.

The State variance was used 4 times out of the 18 calls.

The EMS strives to continue making drastic improvements in response time and the public should remember that all members are on a volunteer basis, responding to the station from their homes.

There will be an EMERGENCY CARE ATTENDANT course. It will begin at the beginning of June, 2013. There are 9 openings left. If you are interested in information or in joining the class, the number to call is 9882233. Please leave a message

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Girl Scouts in April Tree Planting Ceremony at Big Oak Campgrounds

community gathered in Barksdale to clean up the town, the Juniors and Cadettes served lunch and beverages to the volunteers.

For their last meeting of the year the girls went on a Walking Tour of Camp Wood. They started at the Mission Site where they made Indian Pendants.

Then they proceeded to the Jail where they learned some of the history and then it was off to the park. At the park the girls had lemonade and watermelon and then had a shaving cream fight.

For the annual camp out, the girls held a Dance Out Camp Out out at Big Oak Campgrounds.

The girls made ribbon dancers and danced the night away. At the end of the evening, the girls watched movies and ate popcorn. The next day, the girls participated in a Tree Planting Ceremony and after a family picnic,

held their Court of Awards Ceremony.

Nueces Canyon Senior/ ambassador girl scout troop 4220 donated a red bud tree to the Nueces Canyon high school.

Eric Whipkey borrowed Mark Novell’s tractor and dug the hole for the girls. Mark also donated soil for the planting of the tree.

The tree was planted on Thursday, May 2 right after school. Of course it was windy and cold!!

The tree was planted in honor of Arbor Day. Also, the others that were helping with the planting was Senior Meagan Prather and Vanessa Galindo, Senior/ Ambassador leader Betty Garnett, next year’s Senior/Ambassador leaders Stacy Pannell and Janis Prather, Trey Pannell and Eric Whipkey

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Distinguished Correspondent Becomes Historian Via career, Genealogy

“Treating your family like our family since 2007”

by Irene Van Winkle

As an award-winning correspondent working for many decades barely on the edge of town,” he said. He returned to AP, working in across North and South America, Joseph “Joe” L. Benham not only Austin for a year, attending legislative sessions.“It was the only witnessed history, but also met many giants who made it. The man time I was paid to go to the circus,” Joe joked. He said he who grew up in the Texas Panhandle during the Dust Bowl and the remembers a number of legislators, especially “one of the better Depression had a long way to go, along with his wife, Verna, before ones,” Texas State Representative Joe Burkett, a Kerrville lawyer. retiring to the Texas Hill Country 10 years ago. Of course, he’s still Not so great, he added, were men like Ozzie Latimer, who ate and very active in several areas. Joe often attends ceremonies related to drank while the congress was in session. “He kept a bottle in his patriotism and history, where he has frequently been a keynote desk, and sat munching on the fried chicken that he had sent one of speaker. He writes a column for the Kerrville Daily Times, and the pages to get for him,” Joe said. “Then, Latimer would comment serves as publicist for a half-dozen non-profit organizations. His on what was going on, noisily, until the presiding officer sent own ancestral history had remained a mystery for a long time, someone over to quiet him down.” Joe saw the unfolding of the though. After it was revealed, Joe learned that he qualified to be a Veteran’s Land Program scandal, when, in south Texas, con men member of one of the most widely recognized societies that tied sold worthless land to poor illiterate veterans for 10 times the early American history with ancestry: the Sons of the American value. Although Texas Land Commissioner Bascomb Giles was Revolution. Joe knew a few bare details of the past, but those spare convicted, Joe said that other key people beat the rap.“That scandal seeds, once planted, were eventually cultivated into a family tree. got a Pulitzer for Kenneth Towery of the Cuero Record, who broke “My grandfather, Samuel Lee Benham, was orphaned as a boy,” the story,” Joe said. Towery, he added, had been a WWII prisoner Joe said. “As soon as they could get who was treated for tuberculosis at jobs, he and his brothers left home. the Kerrville VA Hospital. He also We knew that his father was Ichabod met Vice President John Nance Buell ‘I. B.’ Benham who had come Garner, who served with President from Michigan to Missouri.””

Franklin D. Roosevelt, who Enlisting the help of Kerrville ultimately “crossed him” after genealogist Col. Gerald Wikle, Joe promising to support Garner’s run supplied what he knew, and Gerald for president and then deciding to did the legwork.“Col. Wikle looked run himself for a third term.“Garner in census records, church records, went back to Texas, and never and checked with other societies,” he looked back,” Joe said. A state park said. The Benham name has been bears his name. Joe was transferred found frequently through the to San Antonio’s AP office (“myself centuries in the New England states, and two teletype operators”), where particularly in Connecticut, one of he also covered sports events like the the 13 original colonies. Joe said that Texas Open in golf, and the Cotton he knew that in Greenwich, there was Bowl. In 1962, Joe went to New a Benham Avenue.“In Connecticut, York for three years, covering the the society has a list of descendants general and international news desks. in the counties,” Joe said. “We found He was able to attend two meetings there was a direct connection of the general assembly at the United between ‘I.B.’ and Elias Benham, Nations. Those were the Kennedy who served in the Connecticut presidential years, “during all the militia, which was part of the fuss over (Russian Premier Nikita) Continental Army under George Khrushchev, the Cuban missile Samuel and Alice Bond Clark Benham, Joe’s grandparents, eventually settled Washington. The first Benham of crisis, and when a lot of African and in Waco, after meeting as children in Missouri. Samuel and his brothers were record came to America on a ship Asian colonies were getting their orphaned as youngsters and learned to make their way in the world. Samuel, who became a Baptist deacon, traded at the Dallas Cotton Exchange and sold called the ‘Mary and John’ in 1630, independence,” he said. His last three insurance, and helped raise funds for hospitals in Texas.

10 years after the Mayflower.”I.B. years with AP were spent in died in 1862, leaving Samuel and his Santiago, Chile, where he went in brothers, George and Charles, orphans. Joe said that all he knew of early 1965. Joe met his future wife, Verna Heaton, in Chile while what happened to Emily, their mother, was that later she married she was working at the U.S. State Department as an executive William Fair in Missouri. Attempts to locate other near relatives, he secretary. “It was her seventh year working for the State added, have proved mostly fruitless.“I heard years ago that a Department,” Joe said. “Both our kids (Stephanie and David) were descendant of Charles Benham, a woman named Stevenson from born in Argentina and have dual citizenships,” Joe said. During her Illinois, was compiling material for a book on the Benhams,” he tenure, Verna served in Bolivia, Taiwan and Chile. Headlines there, said. “But, her house burned down and the fire destroyed Joe said, were often earthquakes, which killed many people.“One everything. In the 1980s, she said she was starting over, but I never visitor was Bobby Kennedy, who was spit on by some strongly heard from her again. I once wrote a letter, asking her son, but he anti-American elements,” Joe said. “It was one of the few times I didn’t reply. For all I know, she may have died.”He said he has made page one of the New York Times.”He brushed elbows with heard of several noteworthy Benhams, such as Fred Benham, one U.S. Secretary of State Dean Rusk, the King of Belgium and Prime of the best publicists in New York during the 1950s and 1960s, and Minister of Italy, to name a few. Eventually, Joe left AP for U.S. Stan Benham, an Olympic bobsled champion. His grandfather, News and became its South American editor, based in Chile, then whom Joe said he remembered meeting as a young child (Samuel in Rio de Janiero and Buenos Aires. During that time, Joe saw died at 76 years of age in 1938), “was a tall and imposing man with much poverty, but the stories also included terrorists’ numerous a Van Dyke beard.”Samuel married Alice Bond Clark, who he met bombings and assassinations. The American ambassador, and seven as a child.“Her parents had a farm near I.B.’s farm, where Sedalia, from Europe, were kidnapped. Victor Samuelson of Exxon was Mo. is now, before it was organized,” Joe said. During their 60-odd later released when his $33-million-dollar ransom reached the years of marriage, they had six children, four of whom grew to kidnappers, the highest ever paid for an American. “Physically, he adulthood. Their first two children were an infant who died young was OK, but he was never the same mentally,” Joe said. “He retired and a girl named Bonnie, who lived to age 4. The other siblings soon after he came home.”Revolutionary Che Guevara was also were Ford, Elsie Buell and Allee.“Samuel was known for his work running rampant then, but was ultimately killed. Salvatore Allende, in the First Baptist Church in Waco, where he served as a deacon,” who Joe said was “the most bourgeois Marxist I ever knew,” was Joe said. “He helped raise money for the Baptist hospitals in elected president of Chile, as the political climate went “left of Texas.”One of Samuel’s early jobs was working on a farm, Joe center,” Joe said. After Allende was ousted, Joe said the notary said. Then, he became a cotton broker.“He’d travel around north doing inventory found plenty of Scotch whiskey, cigarette cartons Texas in a horse and buggy, buying cotton from the farmers and and French perfume. Another intriguing leader was president of selling it at the Dallas Cotton Exchange,” he said. “Dallas is the Peru, Fernando Belaunde Terry, an architect who trained at the major U.S. center for cotton, along with London, England, and University of Texas, and a visionary. Joe said he was impressed that’s why Dallas has the Cotton Bowl.” Finally, Sam settled in with Belaunde’s plans to unite South America into a Waco, where he sold insurance. The fifth child, Buell, was Joe’s community.“He wanted to develop the Amazon part of Peru, and father, who married Lucille McElhannon. He was in the hotel re-establish the old Incan Empire’s roads and agriculture which had business in Texas, and worked for the national parks in California. been abandoned after the Spaniards conquered them,” Joe said. “It In the 1930s, the hotel where Buell worked in Amarillo went under, had no real economy. ... I hated when he got thrown out.” Joe even and he became an insurance claims adjuster. Joe, who was born in met Juan Peron, whose wife Evita had died by then. “He was Amarillo in 1934, was a child of the Great Depression. It was also charismatic even in his old age. He and Evita reminded me of the in the middle of the 10-year Dust Bowl, which wreaked havoc not Kennedys,” Joe said. By the 1970s, drug traffic and cartels were only economically, but literally invaded every household in its path. gaining strength. In 1976, Joe received a momentous accolade — “I have vivid memories of my mother putting wet towels and sheets the Marcia Moors Cabot Award for Distinguished Foreign in the window sills and door frames, and they would progressively Correspondent from the trustees of Columbia University. It came turn black,” Joe said. “The dust got into everybody’s houses. The with a plaque and a silver medal portraying a female figure holding huge storms would come in from the north, and it would get so a torch, which Joe said probably represented truth. In 1980, Joe dark, that at noon, they’d have the street lights on. We called them returned to the U.S., spending six years at the Houston bureau, ‘black dusters.’ It finally started raining in 1940.”Amarillo, which where the focus was on the energy industry. When U.S. News sold, sits in the center of the Texas Panhandle, 125 miles north of Joe found himself out of a job, but was able to freelance for the Lubbock on Interstate highways 27 and 40, was a frequent stopping Wall Street Journal and the Inter-American Development Bank. He point for travelers on trains or buses between Denver and Dallas.“It also worked as news director for cable TV systems in the Houston had the virtue of being, before jets came along, a good place to suburbs. After Joe and Verna returned to Kerrville, he took the break a trip,” Joe said. The town boasted two women who grew up columnist assignment, on the condition that he could choose his there and later hit the “big time” — dancer Cyd Charisse (born Tula own topics. Then, he started digging around in his own past. They Finklea) and Carolyn Jones, who played Morticia Addams on the learned that Verna’s ancestor, Captain Joseph Heaton, fought in the TV show, “The Addams Family.” “I dated Carolyn Jones’s sister, Revolution. Joe cautions that investigating one’s roots can still be a Bette,” Joe said. “Cyd got her first name when her brother tried to tricky business, especially since con artists try to make a buck call her ‘sis.’”Many bands stopped off in Amarillo and often, to pay peddling “alleged” genealogy.“A friend got a letter saying they had for room and board, they’d put on shows. Others came to play at compiled his genealogy, and he could get it for $30,” Joe said. the military facility. Working as an usher at the municipal “What he got was pages and pages of people with the same last auditorium as a boy, Joe had a chance to catch a lot of acts.“Bob name taken from phone books, pasted and photoed into a book.”He Hope would do shows for the men training at Amarillo Army is also proud to be a member of the national and Texas chapters of Airfield,” Joe said. “He’d also play for charities in town. It was the SAR. He said he hopes his son, David, also becomes interested always a fantastic show. He’d bring a group of performers, too, like enough to join. According to its website, as the U.S. celebrated the vocalist Frances Langford, and comedian Jerry Colonna.” Other centennial of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a luminaries who performed there included Roy Rogers and the Sons group of patriotic descendants in San Francisco called themselves of the Pioneers, plus Big-Band greats Tommy Dorsey, Spike Jones, the Sons of Revolutionary Sires, hoping to keep alive their Charlie Barnett and Les Brown. Joe’s career in journalism began ancestors’ patriotism and courage. The National Society of the Sons when was 16 years of age with the Amarillo Times, and after it of the American Revolution was formed on April 30, 1889, marking merged with the Globe-News, for three years. He moved on to the 100 years after George Washington’s inauguration. In 1906, the Dallas Times Herald for a year, and then was invited to work for non-profit organization’s charter was signed by President Theodore Associated Press, based in Dallas and Austin.“Except for a break in Roosevelt, whose own ancestors were Dutch immigrants. Its Army service, I worked 13-1/2 years for AP,” Joe said. “The Army headquarters are in Louisville, Ky. The Hill Country SAR Chapter, discovered I’d had experience in journalism, so they put me in which numbers about 100 members, meets eight times a year public information.”His Army stint lasted nearly three years, when (January-May, and September-November) on the second Tuesday he said he was “invalided out,” and in 1957 he was sent to the VA of the month at Dietert Senior Center at 11:30 a.m Hospital in Kerrville.“That was when Schreiner University was

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O B I T U A R I E S George Horner

(April 3, 1922 - May 4, 2013)

GEORGE HORNER, age 91, Uvalde native son, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died peacefully at home on the 4th of May, 2013. He now resides with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and is reunited with his wife of 60 years, Ruby Horner.

He was born in Uvalde on the 3rd of April, 1922 to Fred J. and Lenore Pulliam Horner, the youngest of four children. He was raised in the family home on Getty Street and attended Uvalde High School. He was a Boy Scout, achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, and at the age of 14 years traveled by ship from New York City to Europe for the 1937 Boy Scout World Jamboree. On this trip he developed a love of the ocean and travel that lasted throughout his life.

Though his studies were interrupted by World War II, George attended and graduated from Baylor University. He became a lieutenant in

the Navy and spent much of the war stationed in Dartmouth, England. On the 6th of June, 1944, he commanded a group of LCM landing crafts that delivered the first American soldiers of the Normandy invasion onto Utah Beach. Later he served in the Pacific and was part of the first convoy to mainland Japan, where following the Japanese surrender he was stationed for several months.

After his discharge from the Navy, he returned to Uvalde to work in the family business and there he spent the remainder of his life. He married Ruby on the 23rd of April, 1949 and together they raised their four children; Louise, George Jr., Kathy, and Linda. Later in life, their greatest joy came from spending time with their four grandchildren, Megan, Kelley, Trey, and Cheri. After Ruby’s death in 2009, George was pleased to welcome into the world his two great-grandsons, Kirby and Gabe.

George was a man of God, who accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior early in life. He was a life-long member of First Baptist Church of Uvalde where he was baptized and served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher. In addition, he also was a member of the Executive Board of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

George loved Uvalde and the nearby Hill Country. He served Uvalde as its mayor in 1995 through 1996 and as president of the Chamber of Commerce. He was a scoutmaster and a Rotarian for over 50 years. He served on the Nueces River Authority Board, the Uvalde library board, the Equalization Board, and was bestowed an Admiralship in the Texas Navy. He loved taking

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drives into the countryside around Uvalde and just two days before his death was able to go on a three hour ride to Concan and along the Frio.

It was as if he just wanted to say goodbye to the countryside and communities he loved so much.

George and Ruby had an active and rewarding life together. They shared a love of travel and adventure and were able to travel together to many parts of the world. Their focus in life was their immediate and extended family as well as a wide circle of friends both near and far who they enjoyed and cherished immensely. They were members of the Frio River Beach Club and the Elephant Club (a group of Baylor exes that vacationed together almost every year).

George was preceded in death by his wife Ruby Louise Horner; his parents Fred and Lenore Pulliam Horner; his brothers Fred J. Horner, Jr, and Needham G. Horner; and his sister Lenore P. Horner.

George is survived by his children Louise Hundahl and her husband Ernest of Houston, George Horner Jr. and his wife Suzanne of Port Aransas, Kathy Wright and her husband Jim of Houston, and Linda Moore and her husband Robert of Houston; grandchildren Megan and Foster Streete, Kelley and Jason Zocks, Trey (George III) and Shelley Horner, and Cherilyn Horner; and great-grandchildren Kirby Horner Zocks and Gabriel George Horner. He is survived by his sister-in-law Marie Horner, cousins Sarabelle Sutton and Mary Lenore Waldrop as well as many nieces and nephews, all of whom he dearly loved.

The family offers its heartfelt gratitude to

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caregivers Margie Robinson, Kathy Martinez, Elsa Reyna, and Olga Brooks, whose dedicated, loving, and compassionate care allowed George to remain in his home and enjoy life to the end.

Each of his caregivers was a true gift from God, much loved, and appreciated by George as well as his immediate family. The family also would like to especially thank George’s special friends and neighbors Bobby and Linda Kramer.

Bobby drove him to San Antonio many times for doctor visits, brought him the newspaper each morning, mowed and watered his lawn, and was a beautiful faithful servant of the Lord. Finally, the family would like to acknowledge and thank Dr. Steve Garza for his many years of care.

A memorial service and celebration of life will be held at 1 o’clock on Tuesday, the 7th of May, in the sanctuary at First Baptist Church, Uvalde, officiated by Associate Pastor Jim Jackson.

Interment will follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery.

In lieu of customary remembrances, and for those desiring, contributions in memory of George may be made to Uvalde Memorial Hospital, First Baptist Church Uvalde, or to a charity of your choice.

George Horner truly loved life, and he lived every moment to its fullest to the very end. His sense of humor and optimistic outlook on life will be missed.

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Weight gain during the first year of college is a perennial problem that Texas colleges and universities want to prevent Research and clinical studies are still attempting to understand the dreaded onset of the “Freshman 15,” a first-year weight gain resulting largely from the availability of junk food, all-youcan-eat dining halls, alcohol consumption and academic stress. In fact, the “Freshman 15” probably overstates the issue; participants in a 2009 National Institutes of Health study gained an average of 7.7 pounds during their freshman year. The study also concluded, however, that the freshman and sophomore years serve as “a critical developmental window for establishing weight gain prevention.”

The causes and development of obesity and related illnesses are complex. Researchers, however, are attempting to better understand how to combat the issue in schools and universities.

In Texas, the issue is one of critical importance.

According to the Texas Comptroller’s 2011 report Gaining Costs, Losing Time, 66.7 percent of adult Texans are overweight or obese, up from 64.1 percent in 2005. More students than ever are arriving on campus already obese. Today, more than 20 percent of Texas children aged 10 to 17 are obese, compared to 16.4 percent of U.S. children.According to the NIH study, habits traditionally associated with college life — inadequate sleep, overeating, stress and a lack of exercise — can lay the groundwork for obesity later in life.

The study found that most weight gain comes during the first semester of college, and that men are more likely to continue gaining weight in their sophomore year.

“It’s hard to be healthy in college,” says Layney Walker, a Texas State University student. “As a freshman, you eat the food in the cafeterias and it’s not healthy, and then once you move off campus you don’t have the money or the time.

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All the healthy food is way too expensive, so it’s easier, faster and cheaper to go to a fast food drivethrough — and there are so many around college.”

Alaina Hallmark, another Texas State student, agrees. “You’re used By Tracey Lamphere and Michael Castellon to your mom or dad planning and The university formed a comprehensive steering preparing most of the meals,” she says. “So when committee that included the university’s human that responsibility is put on your shoulders, it’s resources department, university recreation, much easier to just grab fast food.” health clinic, academic departments such as “Our strategy over the past five years has nursing, kinesiology, and physical therapy, student been to ‘incubate’ our program independent of groups, local medical centers and organizations university recreation so as to be as collaborative such as student cycling and running clubs. as possible.”

“Unlike most universities, the program isn’t BillCullins, program manager for ASUFit A directly affiliated with or managed by the survey of Texas A&M University freshmen university recreation center,” Cullins says. during the 2008-09 school year found that 31 “Our strategy over the past five years has percent of students gained weight; of those, 18 been to ‘incubate’ our program independent of percent gained 15 or more pounds. In all, the university recreation so as to be as collaborative average weight gain was about 10.5 pounds. as possible.”

Wellness at Angelo State “A lot of students walk in the door who are not Angelo State University established its fit.” wellness program in 2008, to comply with the Michelle Reeves,assistant director for Fitness requirements of 2007’s House Bill 1297, which and Recreation at Texas Woman’s University called for the establishment of state employee Lifelong Lessons at TWU wellness programs.

Like many other colleges and universities, “Although HB 1297 was targeted at employees we Texas Woman’s University requires its firstmade a conscious decision to have our program and second-year students to live on campus or include students, employees, and the regional at home. For students who live on campus, it’s community,” says Bill Cullins, program manager the first time they’ve had to decide what they are for ASUFit, ASU’s student and employee fitness going to eat, how to budget their time and how program. The program coordinates and promotes they spend their money. physical activities throughout the university “We spend a lot of time focusing on encouraging community. Events include the communitywide the life skills they already have,” says Michelle Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run, departmental Reeves, assistant director for fitness and fitness challenges and trail bike races on the recreation at Texas Woman’s University.

Angelo State campus.

Reeves inaugurated TWU’s Commit2Fit program, “Since 60 to 70 percent of our students live offwhich challenges students to be physically active campus, we felt that targeting both the internal at least three times a week. and external university community would yield “A lot of students walk in the door who are not the best long-term results,” he says. fit,” Reeves says. “They may

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even look weight-appropriate on the outside, but it’s not uncommon to see 20-year-olds with type II diabetes or high cholesterol. We try to tell them these chronic diseases are no longer your mom’s or grandmother’s problems.”

Reeves works with graduate students in the university’s nutritional studies program and hosts “Lunch & Learns” that promote healthy eating.

Texas Tech’s Smart Choices program publishes nutritional information of all food offered on its Lubbock campus. Healthy eating can go beyond having a salad, says Ali Pohlmeier, a nutritionist for the program.

Take a look The Texas Comptroller’s Reshaping Texas website features interactive maps to help you visualize where in Texas K-12 students are most at risk for obesity. At Reshaping Texas, you can explore the costs associated with obesity and read obesity related news and medical research from across Texas.

“Over the years, we’ve tried to increase the number of alternative choices,” she says.

Vegetarian and gluten-free items are offered throughout campus, and students are encouraged to modify their food choices toward optimal nutrition. FN The Texas Comptroller’s Reshaping Texas resource is your one stop for news, information and resources on obesity, wellness and their economic effects.

Read the Comptroller’s 2011 report Gaining Costs, Losing Time, which looks at the economic and social impact of obesity on Texas.

Harper Weeks At Fiddlestix in Utopia

Perry Weeks, AKA HarperWeeks, is a Harmonicist who specializes with Chromatic Harmonicas and performs

a wide variety of music from Country to Pop to Jazz. Perry is well known in the Houston Area and has performed at numerous venues from the Pan Handle to the Piney Woods of East Texas. Now he is pursuing a full time Musical Career here in the Hill Country with his wife,Darlene, in Leakey, Tx. The Chromatic Harmonica is a very smooth and melodious instrument that lends itself well for a soloist like Perry.

Few musician’s play chromatics and even fewer are considered true soloist.

Some have asked, where did the name HarperWeeks come from. Perry feels his talent comes from his mom who was also very talented and even had her own radio

Wrongly Accused How many times have you heard it from pet food salespersons and other pet food “experts”: This food is “grain-free”....By saying that, are they implying that it is healthier for the pet or that it will help with the pet’s allergies or gastrointestinal problems?

I’m not sure, but I’d like to see the science to back up those claims. Contrary to popular belief, grain-free diets cannot be considered “hypoallergenic” unless the main protein source (the meat portion) contained in the diet is hypoallergenic.

There’s no denying that corn, wheat, and soy have caused allergies in a few pets, but these cases are the exceptions rather than the rule. Fact is, gluten allergies and other grain allergies are just not common in dogs and cats like they are in people.

Some leading veterinary nutrition experts believe that this “grain” myth may have

show back in the day. Her maiden name was Willie Harper. Her dad was from Harper Texas, here in the Hill Country.

So it seemed fitting to honor them by adopting the name HarperWeeks. And it seems to make sense that a Harper like Perry comes from a Harper Family from Harper Texas.

This Friday night, May 10th, HarperWeeks will be performing at FiddleStix restaurant in Utopia starting about 5:30 p.m.

FiddleStix is located at the corner of Lee and Main streets and will be serving dinner from 5:00-8:30 p.m. BYOB. Reservations suggested for parties of 6 or more, call (830) 966-2345. Dining outside under the oaks available.

UTOPIA

by Dr. Chris Pinney

been propagated on purpose to help smaller pet food companies compete with the big boys in a highly competitive marketplace.

Makes sense to me. It’s a fact that many of these grain-free diets are priced quite high, and the companies do their best to

HAIR & NAILS

Matthews Lane behind First State Bank in Utopia

convince consumers that price equates to quality. You need to be careful with that assessment, as it’s not always the case!

Quality does not determine allergenicity of a food. The ingredients do. If you are allergic to peanuts, it’s not the quality of the peanuts that causes the reaction, it’s the peanuts themselves.

If you are looking for a hypoallergenic food to feed your pet, find one with a novel protein source like venison, duck, rabbit, or bison. Most of these are paired with carb sources like sweet potatoes, rice, or peas, making them excellent choices to feed. And not all of these foods are superexpensive either!

Finally, remember that your pet will need to be fed his/her new diet a minimum of 3 months before you’ll really know that food was to blame for your pet’s allergies.

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Waxing, Wetsets, Perms

Closed Sunday & Monday Saturday by Appointment Only

WALK INS WELCOME!

Call Gaynell 830-275-9066 Linda 830-261-1398

HAVE FUN GETTING FIT COME JOIN THE PARTY!!!

Zumba Gold M,W,Sat 10-11:30 lead by

Beth Lawless

Zumba T,Th 5:30-6:30 lead by Tristan Elmore

CALL FOR MORE INFO! 432-664-4266 all classes at Frio Canyon Parks Building, Leakey, Texas

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Wednesday, May 8, 2013

GRANNY’S KITCHEN Back to Basics....Month of May Recipes Continued!

POTATO, RED ONION WITH KALE PIZZA

Cornmeal, for the baking sheet 1 pound(s) pizza dough, thawed if frozen 2 medium (about 8 ounces) Yukon gold or white potatoes, thinly sliced 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 bunch(es) kale, thick stems discarded, leaves torn into 2-inch pieces 3 tablespoon(s) olive oil Kosher salt Pepper 6 ounce(s) thinly sliced provolone cheese Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Dust a baking sheet with cornmeal. Shape the dough into a 16-inch oval or circle and place on the prepared baking sheet. In a large bowl, toss the potatoes, onion, kale, oil and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Scatter the vegetables and cheese over the dough and bake until the potatoes are tender and the crust is golden brown and crisp, 20 to 25 minutes.

Tips & Techniques--Flavor Boost: For meat lovers, scatter 4 ounces thinly sliced ham (torn into pieces) onto the pizza along with the cheese. Tip: To quickly separate kale leaves from the stem, hold the kale in one hand by the stem end, and remove the leaf by pulling it downward.Use Up the Kale: Make crispy kale chips: Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Tear 1/2 bunch kale leaves into large pieces. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Arrange in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until crisp, about 15 minutes.

FRESH CRIPY FISH WITH SIDES

4 medium (about 1/2 pound) russet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges 5 tablespoon(s) olive oil Kosher salt Pepper 1/2 cup(s) panko bread crumbs 1/4 cup(s) chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 4 piece(s) (6 ounces each) cod fillet, each about 1 inch thick 2 tablespoon(s) Dijon mustard 1 package(s) (12-ounce) frozen peas 2 tablespoon(s) prepared horseradish Heat oven to 425 degrees F. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the potatoes with 2 tablespoons oil and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Roast for 12 minutes. In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, parsley, and 1 tablespoon oil. Season the fish with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Push the potatoes to the edges of the pan and place the fish in the center. Spread the mustard over the fish and top with the bread crumb mixture. Roast until the potatoes are tender and the fish is opaque throughout, 10 to 12 minutes more. While the fish is cooking, bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add the peas and boil until heated through, about 2 minutes. Drain and return them to the pan. Add the horseradish, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper, and gently smash. Serve with the fish and fries.

Use Up the Horseradish: Combine 2 tablespoons horseradish with 1/2 cup sour cream and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and use as a spread for chicken or roast beef sandwiches.

SPRING BEEF AND VEGETABLE SOUP

Don’t wave goodbye to hearty stews just because winter is over. When lightened up with peas and fresh tarragon, even beef becomes a fitting choice for the season. If you prefer, swap out the egg noodles and serve with crusty bread.

1 package(s) (16 oz) frozen pearl onions 1 can(s) (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained 2 medium carrots, cut into 3-in. sticks 3/4 cup(s) dry white wine 1 1/2pound(s) lean beef stew meat, trimmed and cut into 1.5-in. pieces Kosher salt and pepper 2 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour 8 ounce(s) egg noodles 1 cup(s) frozen peas, thawed

1 tablespoon(s) fresh tarragon, roughly chopped In a 5- to 6-qt slow cooker, combine the onions, tomatoes, carrots and wine. Season the beef with 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper, then sprinkle with the flour; toss to coat. Add to the slow cooker and cook, covered, until the beef is tender and easily pulls apart, 6 to 8 hours on low or 4 to 5 hours on high. Twenty-five minutes before serving, cook the noodles according to package directions. Three minutes before serving, sprinkle the peas over the beef mixture and cook, covered, until heated through. Fold in the tarragon and serve over the noodles.

Fold chopped tarragon into vinaigrette or other dressings or into egg, tuna or potato salad. Or try it with scrambled eggs and crumbled goat cheese.

SHRIMP PO’BOY

Perfect lunch or an early dinner this time of year!

1/4 cup(s) reduced-fat sour cream 2 tablespoon(s) white wine vinegar Kosher salt Pepper 2 cup(s) (1/2 a 14- or16-ounce package) coleslaw mix 2 large eggs 1/4 cup(s) cornmeal 1/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour 2 teaspoon(s) (no salt added) Cajun seasoning 3 tablespoon(s) canola oil 1 pound(s) (medium) shrimp, peeled and deveined 4 soft rolls, split 2 plum tomatoes, sliced In a large bowl, whisk together sour cream, vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add coleslaw mix and toss to combine; set aside. Beat eggs in a shallow bowl. In a second bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, Cajun seasoning, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Dip shrimp in egg, letting any excess drip off, then coat in cornmeal mixture. Cook shrimp, turning once, until golden brown and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Form sandwiches with rolls, slaw, and tomatoes.

Bonus Meal: Slaw Stir-Fry: Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 cups leftover coleslaw mix, 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped), and 1 tablespoon grated ginger and stir-fry until the cabbage is just tender, 3 minutes. Toss with 1 cup frozen peas (thawed), 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken (or cooked pork or steak), and 2 tablespoons soy sauce and cook until heated through. Serve over rice and top with chopped peanuts.

HERB ROASTED SALMON AND TOMATOES

Bold in flavor and color, this dish is a real stunner. Serve it for dinner parties, where guests will delight in the sweet and soft tomatoes and aromatic salmon. Make sure you have crusty bread on hand—you’ll want it to mop up the tomato juices.

2 pint(s) grape tomatoes 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil Kosher salt and pepper 2 scallions, finely chopped 3/4 cup(s) fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped 1/4 cup(s) fresh dill, chopped 1 tablespoon(s) capers, roughly chopped 1 teaspoon(s) lemon zest plus 2 Tbsp juice 1 11⁄4 pound(s) piece skinless salmon fillet Crusty bread, for serving Heat oven to 400°F. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the tomatoes with 1 Tbsp oil and 1⁄4 tsp each salt and pepper. In a small bowl, combine the scallions, parsley, dill, capers, lemon zest and the remaining Tbsp oil. Place the salmon in the center of the pan, pushing the tomatoes to the sides. Season the salmon with 1⁄4 tsp pepper and drizzle with the lemon juice. Top with the herb mixture and roast until the salmon is opaque throughout, 15 to 18 minutes. Serve the salmon and tomatoes with bread, if desired.

PIONEER REAL ESTATE Shirley Shandley, Broker

698 Highway 83 South * Office 830-232-6422

· #1 New Listing! 6.73 AC MOL, access Nueces River & flowing springs, 3-4 BD/2 BA Home, Lg. barn $579,000 · #7 New Listing! 3 BD/2 BA Manf. Home in Leakey, RCAD 1600 sq. ft, out bldg., garden area, pens, 1.095 AC $80’s · #94 New Listing! 5.98 AC joins 50 acre spring-fed park. Septic, meter pole. $40’s (Owner/Agent) · #93 Both sides Frio River, 33.37 AC, Lg. 2 BD/2 BA LOG home, fireplace, loft, sleeping porch $525,000 · #92 - 59 AC Box Canyon end of road privacy, 2 homes, rock patio, minutes to Leakey $575,000 · #88 - 3/2 home overlooking Frio River, cathedral ceiling, fireplace, 2 Lg. desks, 1.36 AC, in Rental Pool $399,500 · #77 - 3 River Access tracts w/3 BD/2 BA home & Frio River Access thru 2 parks $350,000 · #52 Lg. 3 BD/2 BA Brick Home, 1.38 AC w/Frio River Access, separate guest cabin, workshop, nice patio w/ rock fountain, Lg. decks under towering trees $289,000 · #91 - 5.23 AC located adjacent Roaring Springs 50 AC spring-fed park, Tract #74. Scenic hillside views $37,000 · #87 - 6.37 AC vacation cabin w/wrap around deck & wonderful views. Enjoy 50 AC spring fed park for swimming, fishing & hiking, gated community $129,000 · #85 - 31.72 AC both sides of creek, water well, elect., cabin $325,000 · #45 Frio Riverfront 2 BD/2 BA Home overhanging Frio River, 2 storage bldg. $349,000 · #98 Very Large 3 BD/2 BA Home w/SS appliances, Frio River Access, mult. RV hook-up, 2.1 AC corner tract w/Lg. trees $349,000 · #79 – 92.64 AC, Hunter’s Cabin, riverfront, pasture land, water well $333,504 · #13 – 3/2 Log Home, Frio River Access, 2.9 AC $289,000 · #2 - 7.236 Acres w/access to Leakey Springs Park, Large 3 BD/2.5 BA Home, RV barn/workshop. Now $279,000 · #70 – 1.2 AC Frio River Place Restricted Homesite w/Frio River Access thru gated comm.. park, use of RV storage $70’s · #46 13 acres +/- hillside 3/2 home, garage, workshop.

Ideal for horses & star gazers $249,900 · #68 - 6.5 AC spring & riverfront, small cottage, barn, root cellar, garden $155,000 · #80 - 109 AC+/- Ranch for horse enthusiast, 4/3 1⁄2 Home, swim pool, barn $649,000 · #61 A rare find 200 AC+/-, 3500’ Creekfront MOL, w/ springs, 4/3 home, native & exotic game, pecan bottom, barn w/Liv. Quarters $1,650,000 · #6, 8, 30, 37, 47, 71 – 6 Commercial Properties – CK

our website · #9 - 5.5 AC Garner Park area, well, elect., lg. shop w/ living quarters, fenced, easy access $152,000 · #71 - 2/2 LOG CABIN, access to Frio River in rental pool, mgt. by Frio Pecan Farm Assoc. $175,000 · #54, 62, 67, 74 Four Twin Forks lots w/Frio River Access, water hook-up & elect. avail. $33,000 & up · #20, 21 River Oaks, River Access, gated comm.., water & elect. avail. 2 w/owner terms $45,000 each · #4 Frio River Access – Immaculate 2 BD/2 BA Rock Home w/high ceilings, sunroom, fenced yard $325,000 · #3 – 21+ AC 3/3 custom built home features gourmet kitchen w/granite countertops, living room w/Fireplace, guest house, large metal barn with living quarters $689,000 · #106 – Enjoy 3⁄4 mile Frio River Park w/this 2/1 vacation Log Cabin, No HOA $149,900 · #18, 35, 57, 82 Valley Vista, water, elect. avail., clubhouse, swim pool, Concan & Garner Park area $41,990 & up · #15 Frio River Access & RV hook-up in park are part of the amenities for this 3 BD/2 BA home on 1 AC w/CA/ CH, wood burning fireplace, 2 carport with office room $169,500 · #49 – 92.5 AC+/- approx. 1300’ riverfront, cabin w/kitchen, bath, well, elect. Huge oaks & pecan trees $877,610 · #43, 69, 81, 84 Shady Oaks 5+ acres $51,000 & up · #19, 48, 78 – 5+ Acre RIVERFRONT TRACTS N. of Leakey, W. Prong Frio River starting $89,000 · #86 – 229.71 Acres, live water, 3 dwellings, Reagan Wells area, native & exotic game $825,808 · #42 Saddle Mountain Creekfront unimproved tract with water meter, great views $49,500 (Owner/Assoc. Broker) · #63, 64 Shadow Acres 3.58 & 4.5 AC, Hwy 83 front $40’s · #12, 26 RiverTree unimproved tracts w/access to Frio River & RV storage areas · #17, 40, 55 Crown Mt. gated Comm., water hook-ups & elect. avail., 22 acre tracts & up · #24 – 59.47 AC Hwy 55 front, city water, elect. meter, homesite, not in subdivision (Owner/Assoc. Broker) Possible Owner Terms $208,145 · #25, 87, 91, 94 Roaring Springs 5+ Acre tracts, access to spring-fed 50 acre park for fishing, swimming & hiking. Starting at $33,995 · #76 – 62 AC MOL Log/stone furnished 3/2 home, orchard, ponds, hunting, Wildlife Tax status. Possible Owner Terms $620,000 #34, 38, 50, 56, 73, 90 Affordable Homes – several to choose from.

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

Pioneer Real Estate Shirley Shandley, Broker 830-232-6422

by Elaine Padgett Carnegie

RCJHC

2013 HORSE CLUB SHOW NIGHT SCHEDULE

June 6th Sign up/Points June 13th Points/Ribbon June 20th Points/Rodeo Queen Contest th June 27 Points/Ribbon July 4th Grand Entry Practice July 11th Points July 18th Points/Ribbon July 25th Points/Awards Night August 1st Rain Out Must participate 5 nights in order to be qualified for Awards Please contact Duke Hohmann, 830-232-5747, for Rodeo Queen Information

Real County Junior Horse Club

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Hill Country Herald Page 11

Library Celebrates Centennial With ‘100 Books for 100 Years’

By Mary S Forman

Beginning May 1st and continuing throughout the rest of the year, the Real County Public Library will celebrate reading and Real County’s 100th Birthday with a program called 100 Books for 100 Years. The Library staff and volunteers have compiled a list of 100+ Texas titles they would like to add to the collection. When you visit the Library you can peruse the list of titles and choose one (or more!) to donate. Your

COMING SOON!!

donation will be memorialized in the front of the book with a special Centennial bookplate. There is something for everyone on the list, all centered around a Texas theme –about Texas or by Texas authors – fiction and non-fiction – children and adult. Details are available by visiting the Library or calling 2325199. What better way to promote life-long reading and celebrate a birthday?!

FRIO CANYON RAIN REPORT WEEKLY RAIN TOTALS BROUGHT TO YOU BY LOCAL WEATHERLADY

DATE:

May 11th

Sept. 2.20 Oct. 3.0 Nov. 1.60 Dec.3.30 2011 total 16.30 inches 2012 Jan. 3.10 Feb. 2.10 Mar. 3.30 April .20 May 10.90

TIME: 7:00 PM

LOCATION:

Leakey Library

June 0 July 10.50 August 4.50 Sept. 5.20 Oct. .10 November 0 December .40 2013 January 2.0 February .20 March 1.30 April .80

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UPDATED

UTOPIA RECYCLES Recycling Services for residents and visitors Bring your Plastic, Paper, Cardboard, Tin and Aluminum Cans

Tue./Thurs./Sat. 9 AM – 2 PM

For more information and directions to the recycling center go to http://keeputopiabeautiful.org/utopia_recycles.html Call Claudia @ 830-966-5566

FREE CONCERT Thurs. May 16th 7:30 p.m.

Place: Trinity Fellowship Full Gospel Date: Sunday, May 19, 2013 Time: 10:45 a.m.

“Pecan Shack Flower Patch”

GRAND OPENING

Alto Frio Baptist Encampment, Leakey, Texas

Mother’s Day Weekend!

May 10th 10 am - 5 pm May 11th 10 am - 2 pm

Located between Camp Wood Hardware & Lumber and A&L Grocery. Open ONCE a month!

Starring

Clifton Jansky

FRIO CANYON GARDEN CLUB Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the Month at Noon 116 Evergreen Street, Leakey This is a perfect time to join! Dues are $17/year.

Next Meeting: Tuesday, May 14

Buckhorn Bar & Grill

Saturday May 11th 9:00 p.m.

Mon - Fri: 12:00 pm - 12:00 am Sat: 12:00 pm - 1:00 am Sun: 12:00 pm - 12:00 am

4347 S. HWY 83, LEAKEY TEXAS (830) 232-4755

Great Mother’s Day gifts!

CALLING ALL QUEENS

The Chamber has begun its search in earnest for all former Miss Leakey/Miss Frio River ladies. We are having a very hard time locating the following girls: Joanna Thurmond, Gigi Glenn Pannell, Isis Reed, and Gianna Pannell. We want as many of these ladies to be on our float! If you know how to get in touch with them, please do so and have them email Debra Bradley at gbrad@hctc.net (this is a change from the phone number.) We only have 2 months to get everyone contacted and sashes made. We are also hoping all participants can round up a tiara to wear that day.

Please get in touch with Debra as soon as possible if you can help out. Thanks!

SCOTT LYLE Friday May10th 9:00 p.m.

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Tax and Accounting Assistance Dana Sherwood, CPA 830-232-5492

PARKVIEW GENERAL STORE Located at

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Celebrate Mom With a Paver!

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EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE TEACHING AND STAFF POSITIONS

Big Springs Charter School, an open enrollment charter school near Leakey, is expanding their staff needs for the 2013-2014 school year. We are now accepting applications and resumes for the following positions to begin August 2013: Middle School ELA Teacher Middle School History Teacher Special Education Teacher Special Education Coordinator Bus Driver (drive from Uvalde to Leakey) Each teaching position must hold a current Texas teaching certificate in the subject area being taught, as well as a Special Education Certificate or obtain the Special Education Certificate as soon as possible. Staff transportation is provided from the Uvalde/Leakey and Kerrville/Ingram areas. Competitive salary and TRS benefits. Application is available on the school website: http://www.bigspringscharterschool.com. Please send resume and application to BSCS, PO Box 399, Leakey, TX 78873; Fax 830232-4279, or email ahernandez@bigspringscharterschool.com.

For additional information call 830-232-7101.

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Big Springs Charter School, Brune Campus, is an Open Enrollment Charter School. 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 the program would benefit their children.

Brune Campus will serve students 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, 2013 Registration requests for the 2013-2014 school year are being accepted April 2nd through July 5th.

New student admission applicants will each be assigned a lottery number. If the total number of student admission applications is higher than the capacity of the school or a specific grade, a lottery drawing will be conducted during the second week of July to determine the students who will be enrolled for the school year. The lottery drawing is open to the public and will be announced through a media release. Student admission applicants not picked through the lottery will be placed on an enrollment waiting list by order of the date the application was received in the campus office. If the total number of admission applicants is not higher than the school or grade capacity, then all students who registered will be automatically accepted for enrollment

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NEW LISTING: Cadillac Farms, 244 ac located 2 miles west of Leakey. A little bit of everything, fields, mtns, old ranch house, rustic barn. Fronts on FM 337 with Patterson Creek forming the southern boundary. Abundant wildlife. Call for details.

NEW LISTING: Golf Course lots in Con Can Country Club! 1⁄2 acre prime residential sites on golf course and nightly rentals allowed. Take your pick while they last at $60,000.

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NEW LISTING: Cabin on 31 + acres in Leakey Hills. Well, fenced, a nice place with lots of game. $175,000.

GREAT HUNTING PROPERTY 153 acres near Vance. Remote, heavily wooded with well and electricity. All for only $229,900.

HIDDEN RIVER RANCH: 265 acres with a river running through it. Beautiful open fields and huge Pecan bottoms. Abundant wildlife, improvements include 3 single family residences, horse barns and pens, Indian Mounds. It doesn’t get any better than this one. Call today for a showing.

FRIO PECAN FARM managed rental with 2b/2ba, covr’d porch, beautiful Pecan grove, wildlife, $175,000 FRIO PECAN FARM 3 bedroom 3 bth home on river front lot. Like new condition with huge deck overlooking the river. Great income potential. Price reduced to $349,000.

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

FRIO TERRITORY The prettiest building site on the Frio River is waiting for you. 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. $350,000 LEAKEY HILLS 38.5 Ac, Co Rd access, barn, cabin, stg shed, well, elec List Price: $140,000 LEAKEY HILLS/10 mi west of Leakey, 20.10 ac hunting tract with abundant wildlife and, beautiful views! Blinds & feeders will convey. List $75,000 MOUNTAIN VALLEY Huge 2 story home known as the PLATINUM PALACE, This is one of the most popular nightly rentals in Concan. Upper and lower decks with outdoor kitchen and firepit.

Walking distance to the House Pasture and Concan Country Club. Great income producer! Call for more information.

RANCHO REAL The perfect place to get away on 6.5 ac overlooking the river. 2 bedroom one bath cabin with screened porch, with huge Indian Mound in back yard. Private location, waiting just for you. $249,500.

RIVERTREE/1.19 ac home site, heavily wooded & at the end of the street. List price: $109,950 We have several beautiful building sites available in this gated community, both on the river and with river access. Call for info on our inventory.

SEVEN BLUFF Like new 2 story home on river just above the crossing at 7 Bluff. It doesn’t get any better than this home and workshop with steps leading down to your deep swimming hole that is lined with huge cypress trees. $749,000. Great investment potential.

SPRING HILL, 3.22 ac, with ranch style 3b/3ba, two 1/2ba, ,FP, pool with spa, outdoor kitchen and firepit. Owner LREB List $350,000 SPRING HILL-.3.2 acres. Beautiful lot in a gated subdv, city wtr, O.F. terms 10% Dn,7.9% for 15 yrs: List Price $70,000 THE RIDGE-Experience the Texas hill country at its finest w/ private access to your own beautiful Frio River park w/BBQ pavilion. Underground utilities, free roaming wildlife, hiking, biking & much more! This gorgeous restricted subdivision offers great building sites for your dream home, retirement or vacation get-away. B&B allowed so take advantage of this new development. Call for a showing or take a drive out 4 mi. south on RR 1120. Check out our website for current sales!

Prices start $87,500 THE RIDGE New construction, 3 bedroom 3 bth, with 2 fireplaces and outdoor kitchen, walking distance to river. Nestled under huge live oaks. Call for a showing today COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY City lot w/nice dbl-wide & lg accessory bldg. walking dist to school & shpng. Former Day Care, and should be again. Take advantage of owner financing. List $149,000 COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNTY The Feed Lot is waiting for you to take advantage of a great opportunity to get into the restaurant business.

Everything you need to get started is ready and waiting. Only $145,000. Bank Financing available to the right buyers.

COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY. 5 income producing cabins on approx. 7 acres with room for more! $375,000.

COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY Now you can enjoy your own rodeo arena. Located just north of Leakey, complete with bleachers, snack bar, restrooms, and plenty of room for additional buildings or possible dance floor. Over 7 acres of land and improvements with owner financing available. This is a great investment at $225,000.

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.

Dub Suttle – Broker Kathy Suttle – Broker Dink Collins – Associate Michael Rushing – Associate Carrie Chisum – Associate Fred McNiel - Associate COME BY FOR ONE OF OUR COMPLETE LISTS OF PROPERTIES, CHECK US OUT ON THE WEBSITE OR SCAN THE QR CODE BELOW WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE!

1260 S US Hwy 83, Leakey, Tx. 1/2 mile south of Leakey city limits on US Hwy 83 830-232-5242 www.SuttleandCompany.com

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Hill Country Herald Page 13

BIRDS ABOUT TOWN EW N R OU TV G N RI REEN U T A FE BIG SC EWING HD OUR VI Y FOR

This Canadian Goose has taken up residency at former Real County Judge G.W. Twilligear’s house in downtown Leakey, Texas.

The judge says he (or she) decided to stay on in Texas for a while, maybe she knew we still had cold weather coming.

Notice how I changed it to a female after discovering she knew something we didn’t!!

Is Now Open Charles Carlson captured this beautiful picture of a Painted Bunting. The bunting usually makes its appearance this time of year, but with the colder temperatures bird watchers were concerned about their arrival! No worries, many stories have circulated the birding community now about bunting sightings. Carlson is a great photographers and his work can be viewed at: http://www.myprophotosonline.com/ carlsonphotography

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830.279.5973

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Office located 1/2 mile east of the Frio River on Texas 127 in Concan, Texas

Bonnie’s Bakery

est., 1987

7068 Hwy 83 Concan, Tx. Located at the front of Criders Cabin’s just off Hwy 83 between Leakey and Concan.

830-232-5582

Now welcomes Amy Tisdale, Bonnie’s Granddaughter who is here to carry on Bonnie’s tradition of providing all those around the most mouthwatering baked goods!!

Bring this ad in and receive:

Location Open 8-3 Tue- Sat starting mid May and always Memorial Day Ad.welcomes special orders Weekend Special $2 off Coupon for graduation anytime. dozen Cinnamon rolls celebrations- $5 off Cinnamon Rolls, donuts, pigsor donuts while supplies your order of $25 or last. . Veterans’ take an n-blanket, turnovers daily as more. Cakes, cookies, additional 10% off their well as cookies, breads, pies and cupcakes and Pie’s. order. specialty cakes made to order.

For all your birthday, wedding and celebration needs give us a call we can customize your Recommend calling to place your order the night before. desert package to fit your needs.

No job too big or too small.

Email: bonniesbakery1@gmail.com

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410 S Hwy 83 Leakey, TX 78873 Ph. 830-232-4553 Of�ice Hours-Lobby Mon-Thu 9:00 to 3:00 Fri 9:00 to 4:30

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OPEN SUNDAYS !!

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Corner of 83 and 337 DOWNTOWN, LEAKEY, TEXAS

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

Sat. 8a.m.-9p.m.

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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 U.S. Hwy 83 & Tx. Hwy 127

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