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Vol. 9 No. 19

INSIDE

WANT A NEW SADDLE? COME RIDE WITH US AND WIN ONE!

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RIVER SAFETY SAFE NOT SORRY

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JUST FOR GRINS

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EVENING BAT FLIGHT ............................ Page 9

REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT ............................ Page 7

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INDEX Legals/Jail Register ... . Page 3Community News ......... Page 4-6 Feature Story ................ Page 7 Community Events.........Page 8-9 Obituaries ...................... Page 10 Classifieds ..................... Page 14

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LOCAL ELECTION RESULTS

New Council Member for the City of Leakey Saturday’s General Election results brought good turnouts in Camp Wood and Leakey. In the City of Leakey Election, Harry Schneemann will retain his position as Mayor of the City of Leakey, with 85 votes over challenger Vincent Becker’s 53 votes.

The Leakey City Council will see a change with former council member Carl Jensen losing his seat to newcomer Martin Martinez. Appointed Council

member Hazel Pendley retained her position on the council. The vote count was Pendley 84 and Martinez 70 and Jensen 65 votes.

The NCCISD Board of Trustees Election results for the school board election are as follows: · Carabajal: 195 · Irwin: 190 · Russell: 46 · Pannell: 24

by Julie Becker

Danny Irwin has been reelected and Ben Carabajal will join the NCCISD Board.

In Sabinal, after a long day with few people at the polls, the following results were posted on the door of the Sabinal Public Library election site late Saturday. For Mayor was Charles D. Story, unopposed with 58 votes; in Ward I were Ali Alejandro with 17 votes, Nancy Alvarado as a write-in

with 4 votes; In Ward II were Mike Nuckles with 26 votes, Elba Aviles with 13 votes; and in Ward III had Danny Dean unopposed with 3 votes.

Though the numbers in Sabinal were low, we had an unusually large turnout in the Nueces Canyon and in Leakey.

My grandmother always said, “If you don’t go vote, you don’t get to complain.”

SMOKE IN THE CANYON BBQ COOK-OFF SUCCESS!

by Julie Becker

This past weekend, the Real County Junior Horse Club hosted the Annual “Smoke in the Canyon” BBQ Cookoff. The rain came on Thursday and gave us some great relief, we needed the rain! But, it makes it kinda messy for a cookoff. The directors waited until Friday at 3pm to make the call, the call said “RAIN OR SHINE, IT’S BBQ TIME!!”

So BBQ we did!! We had 9 teams

and lots of visitors on Saturday.

Lots of work goes into making an event run smoothly. Thank you to all of the participants and a Special Thank you to our Sponsors: Leakey Mercantile, Leakey Liquors, Frio Pecan Farm, Panjos Pizza on the Frio, The Hondo National Bank, B&T Tire, Rio Bella Resort, Corral RV Park, RG Productions, Frio Canyon Vineyard, Frio Springs/Leakey Inn,

Land and Ranch Realty, Texas Title Network, Hello Honey Boutique, Suttle & Co., Hillbilly Spirits, Hill Country Properties Group, Mama Choles, H2O Solutions, Oak Hill Cabins.

Thank you to all of the volunteers that give of their time, energy and determination to make the events for the Real County Junior Horse Club successful. All proceeds benefited the club. Thank you!!

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BEC Announces ‘Power Your School’ Contest Winner A campus constructed in 1930 will benefit from renewable energy after winning the BEC “Power Your School” video contest. Leakey Independent School District won a fully installed $15,000, 5 kilowatt BEC Solar system for their campus. Representatives from BEC Solar announced the winner at Leakey ISD Tuesday, May 1. Leakey ISD students from Mindy Harmison’s secondary science classes submitted a newscast-style video in which they reported on the benefits of a solar system. Students who participated are: Kayla Allen, Jayden Billman, Ian Buchanan, Daisy Cervantes, Anais Colunga Oliva, Ethan Fortner, Alexis Gonzales, Ruben Gerrero, Connor Hurles, Rayden Lopez, Ginna Magill, Sarah Merritt, Krisanne Perez, Serena Salazar, Avery Satterwhite, Anna St. Clair, Shelbi Suttles, Caden Turner and Arlet Velazquez.

BEC Solar will work with Harmison and the students to come up with design calculations. The hands-on project helps develop their STEM —science, technology, engineering and mathematics—and mechanical skills.

The “Power Your School” contest promotes solar energy, gives children and teachers the opportunity to reduce their school’s electric bill, helps the environment by generating clean, renewable energy and provides an ongoing exhibit demonstrating the generation of power. . For more information, visit BanderaElectric.com or call (866) 226-3372.

Photo: Front row, left to right: Steve York, BEC Solar Business Development Coordinator; Miguel Rivera, BEC Solar Manager. Second row, left to right: DeeAnna Blanton, Leakey ISD Principal; Bruce Forey, BEC Communications and Marketing Director. Third row, left to right: Leakey ISD students and Mindy Harmison, Leakey ISD Secondary Science Teacher. Fourth row, left to right: Leakey ISD students and Dr. Barbara Skipper, Leakey ISD Superintendent. Fifth row: Leakey ISD students.

KensTV Chief Meteorologists Bill Taylor Visiting Camp Wood Mrs. Fairchild is honoring her third grade authors with a Book Signing Party. They published a book called “Mighty Minds” and are feeling a great sense of accomplishment.

She is very proud of all her students and their hard work.

For a special guest, she has invited Kens TV Chief Meteorologist, Bill Taylor to join them in their book signing party. The third graders would like to invite everyone in the school and community to come and help them celebrate. It will be held in the Nueces Canyon Elem. Gym on May 26, at 6:00 p.m.

Bill Taylor is the most grateful Father, luckiest husband and happiest transplanted yankee in the south. Born and raised in Northern New Jersey, Bill relocated to

Southwest Louisiana in 1986. After finishing college with a degree in journalism from McNeese State University and meteorology studies at Mississippi State University, Bill landed a weekend weather job in Lake Charles, Louisiana. After nearly 2-years, Bill relocated to Montgomery, Alabama for a position with WSFA-TV. Then in 1996, Bill accepted an offer from KENS-TV San Antonio as a weekend weatherman. 21-years later, Bill is an emmy-winner, a multiple readers choice and critics choice award recipient, but will most proudly tell you about his three daughters, Carissa is 19, Kendall is 16 and Peyton is 12. Bill and Jamie Taylor have been happily married for 24 years. They enjoy golf and a good glass of wine.

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Name:_____________________________ School:__________________________ Age / Grade:_________________________ Shirt Size (please circle): YS YM YL AS AM AL AXL AXXL Parent(s) Names: ______________________________ Parent email & cell phone______________________________________________ • Make checks payable to Leakey ISD • Return forms in person to Coach Dutton or Coach McClure • Forms and checks must be returned no later than Fri., May 18th in order to receive a t-shirt We as parents of the above named child hereby grant permission for him/her to participate in the Leakey Basketball Camp and acknowledge the fact that he/she is physically able to participate in camp activities. We understand that the camp does not provide medical insurance covering injuries of any nature incurred during the 2017 Basketball Camp. The undersigned hereby releases the Leakey Basketball Camp, camp staff, Leakey ISD, and Mid-America Christian University from any and all claims, demands, and causes of action whatsoever in anyway growing out of or resulting from the participation in Basketball Camp. Fees will be waived for any students unable to pay camp fees in accordance with UIL rules found in Section 1209 (c)(3).

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JAIL REGISTER

Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report

April 29 - May 5, 2018

Rios,Florentino Moreno, 57 W/M, Leakey, Texas, A/O Deputy Castro, Failure to appear - Driving while intoxicated (Uvalde County Warrant), A/D 4/29/2018, $3,000 Surety Bond; Hernandez, Julian Rodriguez, 51 W/M, Leakey, Texas, A/O Deputy Castro, Driving While Intoxicated, A/D 4/29/ 2018, $2,000 Surety Bond; Wolf, Dylan Thomas, 37 W/M, Camp Wood, Texas, A/O Sheriff Johnson, Theft Prop >=$100<$750, A/D 5/3/2018, $1,000 PR Bond; Ybarra,Antonio, 34 W/M, San Antonio, Texas, A/O Deputy Castro, Driving while License Invalid with Previous Conviction, A/D 5/5/2018, $2,000 Surety Bond; Maldonado,Jacob Daniel, 34 W/M, San Antonio, Texas, A/O Deputy Castro, Possession of Marijuana < 2oz., A/D 5/5/2018, $2,000 Surety Bond

Real County Law Officers Nathan T. Johnson, Sheriff Steven Castro, Deputy Sheriff Mark Cox, Deputy Sheriff Teddy Douthit, Deputy Sheriff Jonathan Ortiz, Deputy Sheriff Kevin Chisum, Real County Constable

Corporal Jake Sanchez, DPS Highway Patrol Alexander Robertson, DPS Highway Patrol Clint Graham, TPWD Game Warden

A/D - ARREST DATE A/O - ARRESTING OFFICER

April 29 - May 5, 2018 04/29/2018 @ • 1749 responded to US Highway 83 in Leakey for a reckless driver 04/30/2018 @ • 1253 responded to a residence on Pecan Drive just east of Leakey for a welfare check • 2059 responded to West 3rd Street in Leakey for a report of gun shots 05/1/2018 @ • 1146 responded to Mama Choles in Leakey to unlock a vehicle 05/2/2018 @ • 1424 responded to a residence on North Ash Creek Road for a welfare check 05/3/2018 @

• 1535 responded to Ranch Road 336 north of Leakey for a motor vehicle accident • 2234 responded to West 7th Street in Leakey to unlock a vehicle 05/4/2018 @ • 749 responded to US Highway 83 North of Leakey for a motor vehicle accident • 1621 responded to Chicken Earls in Leakey to unlock a vehicle • 2336 responded to Clearwater Ranch for a domestic disturbance

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.

DETAINER LIST McMahan, Khristy Anne, 49 W/F, Theft of Property => $100 <$750 Theft of Property => $100 <$750 5/9/2017, Texas Department of Criminal Justice Pitcher, John Truman, 43 W/M, Bond Forfeiture - Burglary of Habitation, Bond Forfeiture - Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear - Bond Forfeiture - Terrorist Threat10/20/2017, Dearborn County Jail, IN Hosmer, Jonathan 44 W/M, Violation of Probation Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle 3/6/2018 Medina County Jail, TX Fritsch, Tiffannie Cherie, 34 W/F, Violation of Probation Forgery, 4/16/2018, Texas Depeartment of Corrections Mendoza, Eduardo Carreon, 22 W/M, Violation of Probation Escape, 4/16/2018, Texas Depeartment of Corrections, Violation of Probation - Burglary of a Building of CT1 Theft of Property >1500<2000 CT2 4/16/2018, Texas Depeartment of Corrections

REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WANTED PERSONS AND FUGITIVES

The Real County Sheriff’s Office has numerous felony, misdemeanor, and capias warrants and we are actively seeking to apprehend all persons wanted by the various courts within our jurisdiction. The wanted individuals highlighted below are six individuals we have highlighted for this week’s “FUGITIVE SECTION”. We need your help to apprehend these subjects and hold them responsible for criminal acts committed in our community. If you know where these subjects are please call the Real County Sheriff’s Office at 830-232-5201. If you ARE one of these subjects or know you have outstanding warrants…. TURN YOURSELF IN AT ONCE.

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Isaaks, Kiersten, 22 W/F, Violation of Probation - Poss.

CS PG1 < 1 Gram, 4/17/2018, Travis County Jail, TX Lewis, Kenneth, 34 W/M, Violation of Probation - False Report to Peace Officer, 4/20/2018 San Jacinto County Rainwater, Jenifer, 45 W/F, Violation of Probation - Forgery 5/1/2018, Uvalde County Jail, TX, 5/1/2018, 10,000 PR Bond with Pre-Trial

Estrellita “Star” Falcon DOB 01-20-1983 VOP – Theft of property – 1 Warrant

Jenifer Rainwater DOB 09-07-1972 VOP – Forgery – 1 Warrant Misdemeanor

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Cameron Adams DOB 06-06-1998 Failure to appear – Illegal Hunting - VOP

Capias Pro-Fine (Subjects CAN MAKE PAYOFF by contacting our office with cash, cashier’s check, or money order)

HOLDING LIST Editor’s Note: This list is provided by Real County Sheriff’s Office, it lists subjects that are being held by Real County in contracted jail facilities awaiting trial

Shannon, Joshua Benjamin Violation of Parole - Injury to a Child Causing Bodily Injury, District, 9/7/2017 Bandera Shannon, Joshua Benjamin Violation of Probation Burglary of a Habitation District, 10/13/2017

Bandera Cortez-Flores, Jesus Unauthorized use of Vehicle District 12/28/2017 Bandera Bunk, Sharon Carol, Poss CS PG 1 > 4G < 200G Sentenced to SAFPF, A/D 3/27/2018

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Carlos Martinez DOB 10-10-1997 Bond forfeiture – Harassment 1 Warrant

Lilian Garcia DOB 01-19-1983 No Drivers Lic / No Liability Insurance – 3 Warrants

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS City of Leakey Mayor: Harry Schneemann Secretary: Dee Dee Wally Office: 830-232-6757 Fax: 830-232-6775 Councilmen: Ken Auld • Roel Gonzalez• Carl Jensen Frankie DeLeon • Hazel Pendley Leakey Volunteer Fire Dept.830-232-4005 Frio Canyon EMS, Inc.830-232-5299 City of Camp Wood Mayor: Jesse Chavez Office: 830-597-2265 Fax: 830-597-5365 email:cityhall@swtexas.net Aldermen: Brianna Taylor • Juan ( Mafy ) Gomez Johnie Wooldridge • Domingo Tobar • Josh Cox Volunteer Fire Dept:830-597-6100 Camp Wood Library: 830-597-3208 Nueces Canyon EMS: 830-597-4200 City of Sabinal Mayor: Charles Story Secretary: Betty Jo Harris Office: 830-988-2218 Councilmembers: Ali Alejandro, Louis “Mando” Landeros, Danny Dean, J. R. Flores, Mike Nuckles, and Andy Schaefer Sabinal Library 830-988-2911 Sabinal Municipal Judge: Anita Herndon 830-988-2630 Justice of the Peace Precinct #2 Bobby G. McIntosh,830- 988-2462 Real County County Judge, W.B. “Sonny” Sansom 830-232-5304 Real County Attorney, Bobby Jack Rushing 830-232-6461 County/District Clerk, D’Ann Green 830-232-5202 Justice of the Peace Dianne Rogers: 830-232-6630 or 830-597-6149 Sheriff, Nathan Johnson 830-232-5201 Real County Constable Kevin Chisum 830-232-5201 Tax Assessor-Collector Donna Brice: 830-232-6210 Treasurer, Mairi Gray 830-232-6627 Chief Appraiser Juan Saucedo 830-232-6248 Real County Public Library 830-232-5199 Camp Wood Public Library 830-597-3208 Real County Commissioners: Precinct #1: Manuel Rubio Pct.#2: Bryan Shackelford Pct. #3:Raymon Ybarra Pct.#4: Joe W. Connell, Sr. Real Edwards Conservation & Reclamation District PO Box 807 . Camp Wood, Texas 78833 (830) 597-3322 office Fax (830) 597-3320 recrd@swtexas.net email Roland Trees, Board President Joel Pigg, General Manager

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Justin Martin DOB 12-20-1980 Disorderly Conduct – 1 Warrant

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LEAKEY LIONS PARTICIPATE IN WORK DAY AT TEXAS LIONS CAMP IN KERRVILLE submitted byFred R. McNiel

Eight Leakey Lions Club members and two spouses traveled to Kerrville this past Saturday morning to participate in an annual Work Day at Texas Lions Camp in preparation for camping season that will begin early in June! The Texas Lions Camp consists of over 500 acres of beautiful Hill Country Land that has been providing camping experiences to disabled children for nearly 65 years! The Camp is located on TX Hwy 27 very near the VA Hospital in Kerrville. Since 1953 the Texas Lions Camp has been instrumental in the maturation and social development of over 50,000 children with physical disabilities!

There are approximately 850 Lions Clubs in Texas with more than 23,000 club members. Each of these clubs contributes funds to help operate the camp. There is no charge to parents for children who participate in any of the summer camp sessions. Any child with a physical disability including vision and hearing impairments and who are between 7 and 16 years of age are eligible to attend the camp.

Children who suffer from juvenile diabetes

are also eligible to attend! Each summer more than 1500 children from all over Texas attend one of the summer sessions.

Counselors are generally college students who supervise activities and care for the campers.

Early on Saturday, May 5th ten hardy souls met at the American Legion Hall in order to caravan to Kerrville. We left Leakey promptly at 6:00 a.m. and got off to a good start that turned bad as soon as we drove out of the Frio Canyon! Dense fog awaited us and consequently we couldn’t drive more than forty five miles an hour.

We finally arrived safely at the camp in Kerrville at about 7:30 a.m. where we were fed a hearty breakfast along with about 500 other Lions Club members from all across Texas! This work day is one of three that is held annually and there will be follow up work days on May 12th and May 19th.

Altogether more than fifteen hundred Lions Club members will participate in these work days!

After breakfast we began our work at 8:00 a.m. and our task was to prune tree limbs

that had grown over the hiking trails in the camp. For children who are wheelchair bound there is a mile long nature trail that has a paved walkway so that these children can enjoy the wildlife and beautiful hill country plants. In addition to pruning limbs we also ran leaf blowers to blow debris from the walkway. We finished our work about noon and reassembled in the lunchroom for a farewell luncheon meal!

Leakey Lions Club members and spouses who participated in this annual event are pictured above and included Johnny and Debbie Jackson, John and Sandy Patrick, David Weber, Ed Mack, Alec Strauss, Steve Gasper, Dirk Foshee and Fred McNiel. This is the third year that the Leakey Lions Club has participated in this work day under the capable direction of President Elect Johnny Jackson! If you have a child with a disability or know of a family that has a disabled child that would benefit from such a camping experience, please contact any Lions Club member to get an application form.

LEAKEY ISD SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

by Kara Guerra

Nick Carmona

Parent: Desiree Carmona Siblings: Cierra, Alex, and Daniel Gutierrez and Destiny Solis Grandparent: Cynthia Carmona Nick has attended Leakey ISD for the past six years, he moved here from Philadelphia.

High School Accomplishments: Homecoming Prince, Honorable Mention All-Star Cast in One Act Play “After high school I intend to work towards earning associates degrees in culinary arts and production of theater arts at St. Philips College.”

Serenity Dawn Rasco

Parents: Kristel Streib, Curtis Rasco Siblings: Anthony, Lacey, Curtis, Morgan, Jessica, and Victoria Grandparents: Beverly and George Streib Serenity has always attended Leakey ISD. High School Accomplishments: Graduating “I plan to attend South West Texas Junior College in Uvalde and study to become a radiology technician after graduation.”

Satera Perez

Parents: Brandi Pichardo and Chris Perez Siblings: Dimitri, Krisanne, and Mella Perez and Quentin, Jayden, and Lynnlee Pichardo Satera has attended Leakey ISD for as long as she has attended school.

High School Accomplishments: Academic All District in Volleyball and Basketball, Basketball Regional Tournament Qualifier, Volleyball Regional Quarter Finals, Basketball 1st Team All-District, Regional Track, Outstanding Lady Eagle Track Athlete, Senior Class President, Student Council Treasurer, Homecoming Princess, Miss Frio River, 4-H Senior Showmanship award for rabbits, Yearbook Editor “After graduation I will be attending Texas State University to work towards earning a bachelor of science degree in nursing.”

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when my son’s where is school it was still a great day that marked the nearing of the end of the year and gave our children some much needed fun and exercise.

Due to the work on our new track the events where set up in the front of the school and some events took place in the old gym. Once again

by Angela Downum, LVN Leakey ISD Nurse Kensey Gamboa did an amazing job organizing the day and making sure the activities where fun and Last Wednesday we had field day for the th engaging for all our students. Coaches and PK through 5 grade here at the school. teachers worked to keep the students in the I think it is the first one in 3 years and right place and some of our seniors worked I believe it was a great success. When I with the students on different events. attended school here…so very long ago, They had some familiar games such as field day was always a great event and

three legged race, sack race and tug a war as well as an obstacle course and water balloon toss. All in all is was a great day that the students will remember fondly.

Students today tend to not get the amount of physical activity that is required so events like this are needed and appreciated.

Also it was nice to see some of our special needs student out participating with their peers and how helpful all the students where to one another.

As a reminder it is warming up and we are outside more now so remember the sun screen and bug spray. Get outside and play and encourage your children to be active they learn by your example.

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Hayli Karnes at NCCISD It was Hayli Karnes Day at Nueces Canyon CISD on Thursday, April 19. Hayli is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Karnes, Jr. She is a member of the National Honor Society and will be an honor graduate on May 95, 2018.

Hayli was a member of the Panther Band this year that won 6th place at the UIL State Marching Band Championships and recently was part of the band that won Sweepstakes.

Hayli has been active in the One Act Play and this year played the Good Witch in the Wizard of oz. Hayli is a member of the NC UIL Academic team and participated this year in Spelling.

Hayli plans to attend Southwest Texas Junior College and was also accepted into the Honors College at Angelo State University. She plans to transfer to ASU after she graduates from SWTJC. NCCISD would like to congratulate Hayli and wish her the very best of luck with her future plans!

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Friday, April 20 was designated as Nicole DeLaRosa Day at Nueces Canyon CISD! Nicole is a senior and will graduate as an honor graduate and member of the National Honor Society on May 95, 2018.

She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert DeLaRosa.

Nicole has been part of the One Act Play for four years and was part of both plays that earned alternate to state her sophomore and junior year. This year she played lead actress, Dorothy, in the Wizard of Oz. She has won numerous All Star Cast awards. Nicole was also part of the Panther Band that earned 2nd at the UIL State Marching Band Championships.

She is a member of Business Professionals of America and qualified for state in extemporaneous speaking this year. She will also compete at the UIL State Academic Meet in May in Persuasive Speaking. She was the alternate to state in Persuasive Speaking last year. She is the secretary of the senior class.

Nicole plans to attend Richland Community College and major in Theater. NCCISD would like to wish Nicole the very best with her future!

Spring Band Concert and Awards On Tuesday May 1st the Nueces Canyon Music Program presented the Spring Band concert with all levels represented.

Also on the program for the evening were year-end band awards.

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On Friday, May 4, 2018 Nueces Canyon sophomore Leila Mosqueda competed at the UIL Academic State Meet in Editorial Writing. Leila started her journey to the state meet by placing first at the district meet and placing second at the regional meet qualifying her for state.

Leila also participated in Feature Writing and News Writing at the district and regional level. She was the district champ in editorial writing, feature writing and the runner up in News Writing. This qualified her to participate in all three events at the regional UIL meet held in Brenham.

At this meet Leila placed sixth in feature writing and second in editorial writing.

The regional silver medal in Editorial Writing qualified Leila for the state meet where she ultimately placed fourth.

This is an amazing accomplishment for an amazing young lady. Leila is an outstanding student that works hard and dedicates herself to being a champion. We are very proud of Leila and look forward to watching her excel in her sophomore and junior years competing in UIL journalism events.

2018 Region IV Championships This is it; the track meet that we have been preparing for. Training for this weekend is of vital importance in every coach’s seasonal training plan. It is one thing if your fast, but can it be done for two days in a row? Endurance, strength, and stamina, as well as overall speed, are emphasized throughout the season in preparation for this two-day event. Plus, hill work for all the hills that you have to climb before you get into the stadium. Top eight make it to the finals and the top two to State. The final stop for the Panthers was only a six hours away. The Region IV 1A Track and Field Championships were hosted in Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX. First one to compete Friday morning was Roy Schexnider in the pole vault. He fell short of one foot from his area competition height with a vault of 10 feet, placing 6th. Later on that day, in the most demanding race in track and field, Roy Schexnider qualified into the finals with a time of 44.82, placing 7th in the prelims of the 300m hurdles. In the finals, nicking the hurdle was just enough to throw him off balance as he accelerated around the curve. Roy tried his hardest to catch up, finishing 7th with a time of 46.28.

Roy worked very hard on improving his technique with only four races. Winston Walker placed 5th in the prelims with a respectable time of 16.73. In the finals the following day, Winston had a great start as he exploded out of his blocks. He tried to hold his own as he finished 8th in the region with a time of 17.26.

Being the most gruesome race of the day, the quarter guys had a plan to take this race one step at a time. The pain after the curve is inevitable for everyone, no matter how fast you are. This is a pain that does not go away; people just learn to tolerate it. The

By Coach Deyanira Flores

pain factor was obviously on top of the list, but making it out of the prelims was priority. In the prelims, Daunte Flores placed 6th running a 55.56 and close behind was Tony Gonzales in 7th with a time of 55.57. The warm-up for the finals was crucial. In the race, Daunte and Tony were close. Hammering through the last curve, going into the stretch for their last kick, Daunte pulls away. He makes gains onto lane 4, but he ran out of track, .47 tenths of a second too late, and Daunte places 5th. However, finally breaks his 55 second wall with a time of 54.77. In 6th place and less than a second away, Tony pushes through to hit his career best of 55.28.

The 4x400m relay, Tony, Daunte, Caiden Childs, and Roy, also advanced into regionals. With the best handoffs of the season, the boys ran their best relay time of the year to make it into the finals.

They drop their time by eight second from the area meet. The 3: 42.79 placed them in 6th going into the finals. With a tremendous first leg, Tony Gonzales hands off to Daunte Flores. Daunte passes a couple of people off the first curve and maintains their place.

Caiden gets the baton and finishing hard, hands off to Roy. Roy pushed the anchor as best he could to bring his team home to a 6th place finish. The Nueces Canyon boys run faster in the finals with a time of 3:42.48. They also beat another school that beat them at area. The few that participated placed 22 out of 34 teams.

Success is progress. When our track season begins, we train for state and nothing less. Sometimes we don’t make it, but the athleticism that developed in these individuals far exceeds that. The Nueces Canyon boys had a great season. A great big “Thank You” goes to all that supported our boys and the program throughout the season.

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The Sabinal High School is proud to announce this year’s One Act Play will be performed tomorrow night at 7 p.m. in the gym. Refreshments will be served which are being provided by the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) class. Tickets are $5 each.

The play, “Much Ado About Nothing”,

by William Shakespeare, is a romantic comedy and a classic. It is being directed

by Kyle Miller. The cast is as follows: Messenger/ Clerk played by Morgan Ward; Dogberry played by Trinity Uptergrove; Verges played by Elijah Garcia; Hero played by Marlowe Story; Beatrice played

by Sarah Miller; Ursula played by Angel Hernandez; and Margaret played by Gabriella Reddick.

The stage crew is composed of Joseph Rodriguez, Erik Gomez, Joshua Mata, and Jesus Davis replacing Isaias Torres.

Come and share in a delightful evening with food, fun, and laughter.

Civic Club

The Civic Club met in the Sabinal Public Library for their Silver Tea this past Thursday. Austin Dixon, Director of the Texas Hill Country Foundation, presented the three scholarships to the following Sabinal high school seniors: Taylor Jo Chapman, winner of the Ann Pierce Scholarship; Nadia Navarro, winner of the Sabinal Civic Club scholarship; and Tatum Story, winner of the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country Foundation Scholarship. There was a good crowd in attendance. Special guests were High School principal Steve Alvarado and Councilor Mirada Dvorak. Hostesses were Ava Denney and Liz Massey.

The Sabinal Civic Club will not meet until the first Thursday of the month in September, the 6th, at 4 p.m. They will continue to meet at the Sabinal Public Library.

Band Concert

The Junior High and High School bands provided an evening of musical entertainment at the Spring Concert, held Monday, May 1. The high school band was awarded Sweepstakes this year and earned first division ratings from every UIL judge who heard them. The last time this happened was in 2014.

In addition to the concert, there was a silent auction. Following the concert, cake and punch were enjoyed.

The Sabinal Band will next perform at the high school graduation on Friday, May 25.

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Last Friday, the seniors, the old ones, not the young ones, celebrated the birthday of Barbara McKinney and sang happy

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night now begins at 6 p.m. Set for June 11 through 15, it will be here before you know it.

Teacher Appreciation meal is set for Wednesday. Upcoming on May 20, seniors Matthew DeLeon and Tre Tristan will be honored.

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birthday to her. This is a revised practice from the past and was begun last month with the birthdays of Kurt Seidel and Jennifer Vickers. Each month, the honorees will celebrate their birthdays in song and with cake.

Tomorrow beginning at 11:45 a.m., all over-the-age-of 60 citizens in Sabinal are invited to have an enchilada plate at the Sabinal Senior Citizens Center, located at 201 W, Rheiner Avenue. It will be followed by a brisk game of bingo. Bring a bingo prize to participate, bring a dessert if you like, and join in the fun.

City Election

After a long day with few people at the polls, the following results were posted on the door of the Sabinal Public Library election site late Saturday. For Mayor was Charles D. Story, unopposed with 58 votes; in Ward I were Ali Alejandro with 17 votes, Nancy Alvarado as a write-in with 4 votes; In Ward II were Mike Nuckles with 26 votes, Elba Aviles with 13 votes; and in Ward III had Danny Dean unopposed with 3 votes. All votes will be canvassed at City Council meeting on May 14 before approval.

EMS to Meet

Sabinal Emergency Medical Service will meet on May 29 at 6:30 p.m.

Retirement Party Coach Brenda Coker is retiring at the end of this year, following many years of coaching many different sports. She will be missed by staff and students alike and all wish her well in her retirement.

Central Christian

Parker Boyd read the first four verses of familiar Psalm 23, starting off the service this past Sunday. The Wednesday night Bible study starts this evening at 6:30 p.m. The group is currently in the Book of James. Coming up, there will be a meal following the service on May 20. This is to honor Colleen Casburn, graduating senior.

First Baptist

Music was provided on Sunday by pianist Modene Horton and Brother Monty Benson on guitar. The sermon series is on the Psalms, with Psalm 103 being the focus.

A change in time, the Tuesday VBS work

The observance of Holy Communion was held this past Sunday. It is also scheduled for Sunday, May 20. Movie night is scheduled for Saturday, May 19 at 6:30 p.m.

Also in the works is the spaghetti dinner that is scheduled for Wednesday, May 16, honoring the Knippa senior class.

Several students will receive scholarships following the meal. The Knippa high school graduation will be held on May 25, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

This is the last month that the newsletter will be mailed out unless requested. To receive a newsletter, send your name and address to Emmanuel Lutheran Church; 250 S. FM 1049; Knippa, TX 78870. Their e-mail address is wwwelcknippa@gmail.com

First United Methodist

Barbara Dillahunty provided the music this past Sunday. Tonight Frontier Girls and Quest Club # 407 meet in the fellowship hall. Upcoming events can be found at http: //www.sabinalumc.org/ or on Facebook /Sabinal United Methodist Church.

St. Patrick’s Catholic The enchilada plate sale was a great success with all plates sold by 12:30 p.m.

Proceeds go for the church insurance.

On Saturday, May 20, all parishioners are invited to join Archbishop Gustavo GarciaSiller in praying the Novena to the Holy Spirit from Friday, May 11 to Saturday, May 20. The website www.arxchsa.ord/ Pentecost will provide resources to aid you in preparation.

There is to be a Women’s ACTS retreat, hosted by St. John’s in Hondo and Holy Cross in D’Hanis. Registration forms are at the entrance to the church.

On Saturday, June 30 at the 7 p.m. Mass, Confirmation will be held. There are 26 candidates making their Sacrament of Confirmation with young adults from Camp Wood, Knippa, Leakey, Rocksprings, and Sabinal.

On May 19, there will be a Penticostal Mass held at the Church of the Holy Spirit, 8134 Blanco Road, San Antonio. Contact person is Nicky Mata at 210-734-1651.

Raffle tickets are available from Maria Banda. The raffle will be held on July 8.

BBQ plates will be sold starting at 10:30 a.m. and the drawing will begin at 1 p.m. in the large parish hall.

D’Hanis Band Director, Chris Castro Entertains for Castroville member, Elenor Mathis’ 100th birthday submitted by Irene Dubberly, President

Fifty-nine members and guests were treated information can be found on the Huajilla to a special program on Monday, April Unit’s Facebook page. Meeting and 23, when the Huajilla Unit RTA met at other announcements will also be made the D’Hanis Community Center. D’Hanis through email. Rosalie Hausenfluke Band Director, Mr. Chris Castro opened and Cindy Woolls have volunteered as the meeting with several lively renditions “callers” for the Hondo area. of typical Mariachi songs starting with the Irene Dubberly, Lola Hill, and Nola typical Spanish birthday (and Mother’s Day) Hanson shared some of the information song “Las Mañanitas” to honor Castroville they picked up at the TRTA State member, Elenor Mathis’ 100th birthday, and Convention earlier in the month. They everyone’s birthday, followed by several attended breakout sessions related to familiar songs. Members participated in the their duties as Huajilla officers and “Gorilla” song, following in the motions and members, as well as sessions with other making the sounds of the gorilla. President Irene Dubberly presents appreciation gift to D’Hanis High School band director, focus duties. An interesting general Castro, who presented a Mariachi music program at the Huajilla Unit Retired Irene Dubberly presented Mr. Castro with Chris session which they attended was related Teachers Meeting an appreciation gift after his performance to reading and understanding body and members agreed that Mr. Castro should be invited to future language messages, presented by Jan Hargrove.

Huajilla meetings.

Ken Hanson, Legislative Chair, reviewed some of the concerns The meeting was officially called to order after Mr. Castro’s and issues with the current TRS health insurance, and the concern program with the opening prayer offered by Charles Carlson and over TRS reducing the rate-of-return on its investments. For now, the pledges to the flags. Mr. Carlson then offered poignant and this decision has been delayed. Again, retired and active teachers funny stories related to long-time Hondo ISD Joe Embry and need to keep simple “talking points” when speaking to current Verlie Nietenhoeffer, both of whom recently passed away. or potential legislators: where do they stand on defined benefits The minutes of the previous meeting and the Treasurer’s report versus defined contributions, what is their focus for TRS Care, and were both presented and approved for filing. what are the priorities for both current and retired public school Public Relations Committee Chair, Kathy Carlson has send employees. appropriate cards to the families of Joe Embry and Verlie Looking toward planning for next year, members were asked about Nietenhoeffer, and prayers and wishes for good health are in order continuing setting themes for meetings, providing suggestions for for Dan Keath, O.A. Bernsen and MaryJo Schweers. programs, and other ideas or recommendations.

Lola Hill reminded members to keep up with volunteer hours, and, The final meeting of the year will be on May 14 at St. Paul’s as Book Project Chair, received donated books for next year. The Lutheran Church in Hondo, beginning at 10 AM, with the theme Membership Drive continues with a small gift for all who have focusing on favorite pro team. renewed or did renew at this meeting to help maintain the 88,200 Irene Dubberly thanked the D’Hanis Huajilla members Jean members statewide.

Sexton, Janet Curtis, Esther Johnson, Judy Moffett, Joan Langfeld, Scholarship Committee Chair Charles Carlson thanked committee who hosted the meeting, and especially Debra Zerr who created members Kay Schultz, Esther Johnson and Irene Dubberly and colorful fiesta centerpieces which later became door prizes. Prior announced the winners of the two $500 scholarship winners. to adjournment, there was a drawing for door prizes. Afterwards, Thanks to members’ contributions, there is a small amount of members enjoyed a delicious beef and chicken fajita meal with all “seed” money remaining in the account to continue the scholarship the fixings prepared and served by D’Hanis Lions Jeremy Sexton, program for next year.

Bill Moffett, John Bendele, Tony Johnson, John Zinsmeyer Health Care and Informative and Protective Services handouts and Frank Sexton, plus desserts provided by D’Hanis Huajilla were provided and members were reminded that additional members.

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The Huajilla Unit of Retired Teachers will have its meeting on May 14, 2018, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hondo, beginning at 10 AM. Please contact your Caller if you plan to attend.

BEC Invites Members to its 79th Annual Meeting Mark your calendars for the 79th BEC Annual Meeting scheduled Saturday, May 19 at 10 a.m. at Mansfield Park. Doors open at 8:30 a.m.

As a member-owner of BEC, each person receiving service is invited to take an active part in the business of the cooperative by attending the annual meeting.

Each year, the CEO and board chair present the annual report and plans of the cooperative.

This year, BEC will be conducting the board of director election by mail and email for the election of directors from districts. This is an opportunity for all members to participate in the democratic cooperative process and in BEC’s board elections.

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THANK YOU

Many Thanks to my family and friends and to all the citizens of Leakey who supported me in my run for Leakey City Council. I look forward to working with the City Council members to move the City of Leakey forward. Thank you!

Martin Martinez

EVENING BAT FLIGHT TOURS RESUME AT THE DEVIL’S SINKHOLE STATE NATURAL AREA Bat Flight Viewing Tours have begun at the Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area in Rocksprings, Texas. Now through the end of April, the volunteers of the Devil’s Sinkhole Society will provide “pre-season” bat tours Wednesdays-Sundays and on May 9, the regular season bat flight tours will commence.

To reserve a bat viewing tour, call 830-683-2287 or e-mail devilssinkhole@swtexas.net. Bat tours and the other tours available at the Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area begin at the Rocksprings Visitors Center on the Rocksprings town square.

Guests will use their own vehicles to caravan from the Rocksprings Visitors Center to the National Natural Landmark to see the bat emergence after viewing a video show, paying a tour fee, and completing a release form.

The Devil’s Sinkhole is home to Texas’s fourth biggest bat colony—at the peak of the season between four and six million bats are in the great cave. In the early season, bat numbers are smaller than in the latter part of the season.

The flight size as April comes to a close is small, but numbers will multiply as the season progresses. The cave itself is remarkable for many reasons including the fact it is the largest single chamber cave in Texas and the Sinkhole is the fifth-deepest cave in the state.

Volunteers of the Devil’s Sinkhole Society, Inc., the award-winning Texas Parks friends group that provides the various tours to the Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area, are available Wednesdays-Sundays for day, nature walk, and birding tours as well.

The only tour presently not available is the morning bat return tour. That tour begins in August.

SWTJC commencement ceremonies slated for Friday and Saturday in Uvalde Southwest Texas Junior College will hold its 71st Annual Commencement Ceremonies on Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12 starting at 7 p.m. at the Uvalde Honey Bowl. Graduates are requested to arrive at 5:45 p.m. in cap and gown.

“Last year was the first time we had two commencement ceremonies, this year there is a slight change in the times of the ceremonies,” said Steve Martinez, college registrar. “Both ceremonies will be at 7 p.m. at the Uvalde Honey Bowl unless there is bad weather.”

In case of inclement weather, the ceremonies will take place at the John Hal Harrell Auditorium at Uvalde High School with the old high school gym as the overflow facility. Graduates have been mailed informational letters which include rain passes for family members.

According to Martinez, “635 graduates are scheduled to walk, 289 for liberal arts and 346 for applied sciences.”

Applied Sciences graduates are scheduled to receive their diplomas and certificates on Friday night, where Liberal Arts graduates are expected to walk on Saturday night.

Derek Sandoval, vice president of administrative services, will be serving as Master of Ceremonies and will introduce college trustees and administration.

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Reavis and Samantha Aguilera will deliver the invocation. Reavis will deliver the invocation on Friday, while Aguilera will give the invocation on Saturday. Ruth Alcantar of Uvalde will lead the singing of The National Anthem.

Dr. Hector Gonzales, SWTJC President, will deliver a welcome address.

SWTJC Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Mark Underwood will introduce the keynote speakers.

Tracy O. King, Texas House of Representative for District 80, will deliver the keynote address on Friday night. Currently, King is Chairman of the powerful House Agriculture and Livestock Committee, a member of the Natural Resources Committee, the House Select Committee on Texas Ports, Innovation & Infrastructure and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Special Water Districts.

Judith A. Canales, former Texas State Executive Director for the USDA Farm Service Agency, will deliver the keynote address on Saturday night. According to Canales’ biography, she has a proven record of leadership, working to develop the Texas economy at the local level and serving in executive leadership positions in the federal government for two U.S. Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton.

Vice President of Student Services,

Margot Mata will present the graduating class. SWTJC board members Maria Elena Lara and Tony Moreno will confer the degrees and diplomas, Lara will confer on Friday night and Moreno on Saturday night.

SWTJC Board of Trustees Rodolfo R. Flores, President; Harry O. Watkins, Vice President; Dr. Antonio H. Rivera, Secretary; and members Maria Elena Lara, Victor Lopez, Tony T. Moreno, and Anita Shackelford will be on hand to award diplomas and certificates.

Friends and family are not allowed on the field or track until after the ceremony is over. However, there will be a small section designated with limited seating for disabled community members on the lower area of the track.

Additionally, there will be expanded room for handicap parking on the south side of the Honey Bowl and main front entrance.

“We will have a photographer on hand taking photos of the graduates as they receive their diplomas,” Martinez said.

“After the ceremony is over everyone is welcome to come on the field and take additional photos.”

Each night following the ceremony, graduates and their guests are invited to a reception by the clubhouse on the south end of the field.

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WANT A NEW SADDLE? COME RIDE WITH US AND WIN ONE! REAL COUNTY JUNIOR HORSE CLUB

SUMMER PLAYDAY SERIES BEGINS

(NOTE NEW START TIME 7:30PM FOR ROPING - LEADLINE STARTS AT 8PM) June 7th Signup/Points Please plan on attending for sign ups this night. All riders must provide a negative coggins for each horse present.

June 14th Points/Ribbons June 21st Points/Rodeo Queen Contest June 28th Ribbons/Points July 5th will be Grand Entry Practice. NO PLAYDAY. July 12th Ribbons/Points July 19th Points July 26th Points - AWARDS ceremony.

MUST PARTICIPATE 5 NIGHTS IN ORDER TO BE QUALIFIED FOR AWARDS Books open 7:00p.m. All Leadlinel events first. EVENTS: CALF ROPING, POLE BENDING, CLOVERLEAF BARRELS, STRAIGHT AWAY BARRELS, GOATS, AGE GROUPS: LEADLINE, 5&under, 6-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-19 (ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS WELCOME!) Membership $20 per child must be accompanied by one Adult registration $20

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THANK YOU First and foremost I would like to thank everyone for their support and votes, but more importantly I want to thank everyone for coming out to vote! That is what the point has been all along, is for people to have a say and not just live with appointments.

I am a little disappointed but really had no expectations of winning. I did want to give them a run for their money and that I did!

Thank you again.

We did still win the election by all the votes for Martin Martinez, this should turn the votes at the table. With having a new swing of the votes I want you to know that I am not going away, I still want what is best for our community, not just what is best for a few.

Thank You Sincerely, Vincent Becker

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MONTELL COUNTRY CLUB SHARES DONATIONS WITH FIREFIGHTERS

Frio Canyon Real Estate, LLC Shawn Streib Gray, Broker 830-232-4500

230 US Hwy. 83 Leakey, Texas 78873

HOMES Property 01: 159 Laurel St. 3/2.5/2car Beautiful, spacious rock home on 1.86 ac. w/nice workshop. Lovely neighborhood. $320,000 REDUCED Property 09: 5BD/4BA/2HB home on the Frio! 2.72 ac. lot w/~247’ of river frontage. 230 Skippin Stone Ln. Rental OK. $1,900,000 Property 11: 157 Spring Branch in Twin Forks is a super nice 3BD/2BA home on TWO LOTS! Gorgeous Frio River access! $229,000 Property 13: 28 ac. w/cute 1BD/1BA cabin and creek frontage in Rancho Real. 631 Riemer Rd. $190,000 Property 21: Highly desired location on CR350! 5+ (TBS) unrestricted acres with FRIO RIVER FRONTAGE! Older home. $430,000 Property 24:Cute 3/2 brick home in town. Easy walk to shops, restaurants, library and the Frio! Circle drive + carport. $129,500 Property 25: HEARTSTONE! 4bd/4ba APPRX. 2800 sq. ft. Circle drive, pool & views! Directly across from river access. $765,000 Property 30: 469 Kahn Rd., Rio Frio in Deer Creek. Private 2BD/2BA on 5+ acres! Rock/cedar home, covered porch. $260,000 SOLD Property 33: HEARTSTONE! 2.68 ac lot w/~290’ of FRIO frontage! 5BD/5BA/2HB. Outdoor kitchen, infinity pool! $1,300,000 SOLD NEW Property 45: 2BD/2BA riverfront home on 2.3 ac. No HOA; rentals ok. Large covered porch. 655 Old Rocksprings Rd. $179,000 NEW Property 46: 625 Old Rocksprings Rd. 2BD/2BA energy efficient home on 2.95 acs. Rentals OK! $179,000 NEW Property 47: 8484 RR 336 River frontage, gorgeous views and large, tastefully updated brick home w/pool on 53 ac. $799,000 Property 78: 4BD/3BA home on nearly one ac. 179 Roy Chisum Rd. No restrictions! 500’ of private river access! $299,000 SOLD

LOTS Property 14: 1+ acre lot in Canyon Oaks—Concan. Hilltop/views + gorgeous river access park. Water/elec. avail. Rentals OK. $49,000 Property 8: Three adjacent 7+ acre lots located in Rio Frio. Beautiful & flat bottomland with large oaks. $89,000 each or $250,000 all Property 19: 15 acres with seasonal creek. Remote yet civilized! Views in every direction. Easy access & electricity available. $142,000 Property 20: Your choice of three Canyon Oaks lots! Each 1 ac. w/water & elec. avail. Frio River Park for owners! $43,900 & $46,900each Property 21: Highly desired location on CR350! 5+ (TBS) unrestricted acres with FRIO RIVER FRONTAGE! Older home. $430,000 Property 22: LAST ONE! Nice 1 ac. Lot in Tierra Linda in Concan. Popular rental area. $75,000 FIRM Property 28: 5 (5ac.) tracts north of Leakey to choose from! Remote & heavily wooded. Rancho Real. $33,500 to $44,500 (river view) Property 34: 7+ ac. lot in R-N-R Ranch—Rio Frio, TX. Beautiful oaks, well/septic in place but need to be verified/tested. $107,700 REDUCED Property 35: 5.16 ac. just west of Leakey. Gated, city water, paved roads, underground electric. See Old Baldy from here! $69,900 REDUCED Property 37: Lot 35 in Valley Vista features gorgeous westerly views, all utilities, and use of community pool & clubhouse! $50,000 Property 43: 8+ acs. w/gorgeous oaks and great bldg. sites. Electricity available. AG VALUATION = LOW taxes!! Shady Oaks Subdv. $77,045 Property 52: 5+ ac West of Leakey. Fronts on John Buchanan Rd. Bldg. site faces east and is ready to go! $52,500 Property 53: Lot 82, 7.7 acres in Canyon Oaks Unit 4. Water & elec available. Great views & river access! Addtl. Acreage avail. $149,000 Property 55: Lot 84, 11 acres in Canyon Oaks Unit 4. Water & elec available. Great views & river access! Addtl. Acreage avail. $109,000 Property 56: Lot 85A, 6 acres in Canyon Oaks Unit 4. Water & elec available. Great views & river access! Addtl. Acreage avail. $98,000

ACREAGE Property 2: 73.41 ac. west of Leakey. Fronts on county road. Water well & Electricity. Not in a subdivision. $299,500 Property 07: 15 acres in Concan w/Hwy. 127 frontage. Small hunter’s cabin. No utilities but elec. is close. $103,569 SOLD Property 8: Three adjacent 7+ acre lots located in Rio Frio. Beautiful & flat bottomland with large oaks. $89,000 each or $250,000 all Property 10: 31.05 acres. Just off Hwy. 41 in far NW Real County. Fairview Ranch. Neat little hunting place! $99,360 Property 12: 5+ ac north of Leakey w/2400 sq. ft. metal bldg. Hwy. frontage. Some elevation for great views. $179,000 REDUCED Property 15: 6.5 acres in Concan with over 500’ of frontage on Hwy. 83! Nice & flat w/oaks. NO restrictions! $199,000 Property 16: 36 acres in Spring Country Ranch. Wooded w/deep draws & dry creek. ~1 mile from spring fed pond/park area. $101,920 Property 17: 33 acres in Spring Country Ranch. 4x4 required. Borders large ranch to the south. No utilities! $84,125 Property 18: 10 acres w/larger neighbors on Hwy. 55 about 10 mi. south of Rocksprings. Beautiful bldg.. sites.

Property 19: 15 acres with seasonal creek. Remote yet civilized! Views in every direction. Easy access & electricity available. $142,000 Property 21: Highly desired location on CR350! 5+ (TBS) unrestricted acres with FRIO RIVER FRONTAGE! $430,000 Property 23: Remote yet easy access + ag val. make this 40 ac. a real find! Old camp house w/elec. Off 41W approx. 8 miles. $99,000 Property 27: TPW Ranch is a 400 acre hunting and recreational property w/Hwy. 337 frontage. $3,500 per acre SOLD! Property 29 : 170 acs. +/- WILL DIVIDE Hwy. 337W frontage. Views for miles! $3900 per acre REDUCED Property 40: 17.6 acres w/Frio frontage! Close to Leakey. Several building sites. Electricity nearby. $230,000 Property 44: Secluded 15 ac. in Spring Country Ranch. 4x4 required & no utilities. Rough it here! Access to spring fed pond. $47,280 Property 49: 9+ ac. 3 miles north or Leakey. Ag. valuation, water/elec. available, fenced 2 sides. Views & oak trees! $112,000REDUCED Property 51: 37.23 acres. w/Hwy. 41 frontage. Fairview Ranch. Water well & electricity. Addtl. acreage available. $137,751

COMMERCIAL Property 3-6: 1+ ac. Commercial lots Concan. Frontage on US HWY 83. All utilities available. MAKE OFFER!!! $139,000-$149,000 Property 15: 6.5 acres in Concan with over 500’ of frontage on Hwy. 83! Nice & flat w/oaks. NO restrictions! $199,000 Property 21: Highly desired location on CR350! 5+ (TBS) unrestricted acres with FRIO RIVER FRONTAGE! Older home. $430,000 Property 36: Riverstone Vacation Cabins! 13.9 acres w/500’ of Frio river frontage. 5 cabins + main home. $775,000 REDUCED

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Paulette Reinecker, Treasurer of the Montell Country Club, presents a check to Dan Cox, Fire Chief of the Nueces Canyon Volunteer Fire Department.

Members of the country club and the firefighters give a big THANK YOU! to everyone who attended the recent benefit dinner at the old school house in Montell. Thanks to your generous support, the Nueces Canyon Volunteer Fire Department is looking forward to purchasing some new Bunker gear for fighting house fires and vehicle fires.

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Page 10 Hill Country Herald

Wednesday, May 9, 2018

TRYING TO MAKE SENSE OF IT ALL To be honest, I probably spend too much time watching and being saturated with the news.

I feel the need to keep up with the latest developments so that I can at least have an awareness about current events. However, many times I find myself being absorbed in an ocean of information that is not only meaningless but is also negatively impacting my mental and emotional state of being, (especially when much of it is not true).

I’m reminded that I have no power to prevent the moral decline of the culture, but I’m convinced that our passion to help make the planet a better place will always be centered on a relentless dedication to prayer and faith. In today’s stressful environment, the average emotional response is a hopeless sigh and to

conclude that we are headed in the wrong direction, but nothing is too difficult for God. As Christians, we called to do more than express an emotional concern...we must have a burden to pray. We can and should roll up our sleeves and demonstrate our faith, but God is the only one who truly can help this world and our prayers are directly connected to His unlimited power and authority.

Over the years, we have all noticed that rebellious attitudes are becoming bolder and more aggressive. I do not necessarily believe that evil is evolving but just becoming more outspoken. There has always been an abundance of hatred and prejudice but when the boundaries of moral decency are removed in the name of free-speech, there is no limit to

how ugly an expression can be.

The concept of the shock factor appears to be the strategy of choice for those who desire to be widely noticed in a very short period of time. In today’s world of instant information, a relatively unknown person can publicly release their thoughts and within hours they are known all over the world. This basic concept is used in many different movements as a type of marketing and promotional strategy to generate a global awareness. For example, satanic death metal bands see their popularity being measured according to how evil they can appear. I’m sure we have only seen a glimpse of this Pandora’s box as we suspect the future will continue to be a competition to see who can be the most disturbing and outrageous. So, I guess

by William F. Holland Jr., DD., C.ED.D. Minister/Chaplain

one of my questions is why would we allow ourselves to become a captivated spectator to these militant narcissists who crave our attention?

With social media becoming a mental and emotional addiction we can clearly see that the darkside is working overtime to distract many individuals from accomplishing their spiritual destiny. Instead of concentrating on what God has called them to do, a large part of our society has accepted the comfortable role of a spectator by allowing their mind to be held hostage with information that is of little or no significance.

With so many voices attempting to explain politics and social issues, you would think the world is becoming more intelligent and unified. However, it seems

the tsunami of chaos and confusion is actually creating an even broader chasm of disagreement. One quandary is that much of our information comes from those who do not really understand what they are talking about which makes it nearly impossible to figure out what is real and what is a biased opinion. Even a small amount of false information and misinterpretation contaminates and hinders the presentation of truth. I believe everyone has been given the opportunity by God to believe or oppose whatever they want as our free-will allows each person to study and research their own political, social, and spiritual convictions.

Furthermore, no one should be intimidated to embrace or support an ideology that is offensive to their own

Funeral Honoraria and Acknowledgements An honorarium is a monetary expression of appreciation given for a service provided for free. Most clergy will not accept a gift for their services at a funeral service; however, it is proper etiquette to offer one. When considering the appropriate amount to offer, one should consider several aspects. Did the clergy meet with the family before or after the services? Did he or she travel a substantial distance? If so, travel time and expense, as well as, the length of service, should be considered in the amount offered. Was the clergy present at multiple ceremonies? Is the clergy the family’s usual pastor? In other words, does the family already contribute to the welfare of the clergy? Does he or she pastor at a church or does he/she rely on funerals and weddings as his or her source of income?

Others participating in any of the ceremonies surrounding death should also be considered when giving honoraria. It is appropriate to provide honoraria to musicians and service related personnel. Parking attendants and servers often rely on tips to supplement their low wages. As a funeral director, I have often been offered honoraria. Although it is not my

practice to accept honoraria, there have been clever families who have found unique ways to express their appreciation. I have received award winning pies, salsas, homemade jams and jellies, my favorite fruit, homemade bath soaps, my favorite perfume, boxed chocolates, lovely jewelry, gift cards to favorite restaurants, movie passes, and many other thoughtful gifts.

I have received anonymous thank you cards with cash tucked in them ranging from a couple of hundred dollars to multiple thousands (now that is an honorarium of great appreciation).

Nevertheless, I as do most clergy, feel that my salary covers my services.

An acknowledgment is a written expression of appreciation. Although a regular thank you card will suffice, they seem ordinary. The services rendered at the death of a loved one are generally performed out of great love and respect; quite often deep sorrow plays a vital role as well. This type of service is not ordinary and should not be treated as such. The services rendered by pallbearers, ushers, etc. and the flowers sent by family and friends represent their love for the decedent, their love and support for the survivors, and their expressions

Recently, Real County Public Library qcquired a Road Scholar Catalong.

Forty years ago, Elderhostel, Inc. was founded in Boston, MA. as a learning and travelling program. As an Elderhostel participant, I have attended 22 programs. I had the priviledge of attending two programs with Kitty Harrison, and two programs with my sister in law Emma Smith. Other than that I travelled alon, except for the last programs with my daughter Victoria.

This program in June 2011 was “Lake Michigan and Beyond.”

We flew to Chicago and boarded the Grand mariner the next day.

The program is sponsored by Central Michigan University. After being aboard 2 days we learned that this was the last shipboard

St. Raymond Catholic Church 2nd and Mountain St. P O Box 989 Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.5852 Mass: 5:30pm Saturday 6:00 pm 1st and 3rd Wednesdays Parish Priest Fr. Adrian Adamik Rectory: 830.683.2165 St. Mary Catholic Church Hwy 187 Vanderpool, TX Mass: 9:00am Sunday Contact:830.966.6268 St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church Camp Wood, TX Mass: 11:30am Sunday Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church 401 N Hwy 377 P O Box 877 Rocksprings, TX 78880 830.683.2165 Mass: 9:00am Sunday Reál County Church 121 Oak Hill Ste. 4 Leakey, Texas Sunday School: 10:00am Worship: 11:00am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00pm Preacher: Charlie Gant

First Baptist Church P O Box 56 Hwy 83N Leakey, TX Pastor: Mark Spaniel Bible Study: 10:00am Worship: 11:00am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wednesday Prayer: 7:00pm Mon-Fri Daily Prayer 11:00am 830.232.5344 Living Waters Church Hwy 1050 Utopia, TX 830.966.2426 Sunday School: 9:30 am Worship: 10:30 am Wednesday: 7:00pm Youth Alive: Saturday 7:00pm Children’s Church 2nd & 4th Sunday

There are many levels of acquaintance, service, and obligation at the passing of loved ones. There are likewise many levels of acknowledgment and honorarium. It is the survivor’s personal choice to appropriately express his or her appreciation to those who served during their loved one’s days of final disposition.

My name is Tracy Renee Lee. I am the owner and Managing Funeral Director at Queen City Funeral Home in Queen City Texas. I am an author, syndicated columnist, and co-founder of Heaven Sent, Corp. I write books and weekly bereavement articles related to understanding and coping with grief. I am the American Funeral Director of the Year Runner-Up and recipient of the BBB’s Integrity Award. I deliver powerful messages and motivate audiences toward positive recovery. It is my life’s work to comfort the bereaved and help them live on.

For additional encouragement, read other articles or watch video “Grief Briefs,” please go to my website at www.MourningCoffee.com.

by Edie Smith

program. Some of the places we visited were: Holland, MI, Manistee MI, Beaver Island, MI, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Mackinac Island, MI and Sturgeon Bay WI. At Sturgeon Bay we visited the local library which had an attached museum. The museum had wonderful paintings and sculptures for sale and proceeds went to the library. Anyone interested in a program can peruse the catalong at the library, order a program online at www.rhodescholar.org or call toll free (877) 426-8056. The catalog is mainly for International programs, but in the back of the issue are domestic programs in North America and Canada.

Come and Worship With Us 979-743-1066 Frio Canyon Baptist Church Pastor Michael Howard Hwy 83 South Leakey, TX (830) 232-5883 Sunday School: 9:45am Worship Service: 11:00am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wed. Prayer: 6:30pm

by Tracy Renee Lee

of sorrow. In the case of such thoughtful acts of love and respect, thoughtful expressions of appreciation are more appropriate than ordinary thank you notes. Beautifully embossed acknowledgment cards printed on archival papers with special inks and foils are available from your funeral home and express the extra appreciation you have in your heart for the kindnesses afforded you during your time of need.

Thank you notes are a wonderful kindness and should not be overlooked. They are held in reserve, however, for less personally acquainted individuals who have gone beyond what was expected through obligation. In other words, if those who are obligated to serve, or hired to serve during funeral ceremonies, go beyond what is usually offered in their capacity, a handpenned thank you note is a kind and thoughtful gesture. Thank you notes (more so than tips), assist individuals in service related fields realize when they have done something noteworthy.

Knowing this helps them to improve their services to future clients. Expressed appreciation always improves performance, self-esteem, and satisfaction in one’s work.

ROAD SCHOLAR Formerly Elderhostel

personal belief system. Sadly, our freedom for religious expression is dissolving and now mutating into a humanistic cultural agenda that ridicules and mocks certain religious expressions. There is a serious problem when one camp attempts to establish a dominant social law of political correctness and then attacks everyone who disagrees with public condemnation and persecution. If activist groups sincerely desire global respect and tolerance for what they believe, it’s imperative for them to also acknowledge and tolerate the worldviews of those who think differently.

Dr. Holland is an ordained minister, community chaplain, columnist, and author. Learn more at: billyhollandministrie s.com

@10:30 Youth Pastor Josef & Christy Richarz Pastor Dr. Robert Richarz Church in the Valley Hwy 83 Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.6090 Pastor Ray Miller Sunday School: 9:45am Worship: 10:45am Childrens Church 11 Evening: 6:00pm Wed. Service 6:30 Fellowship (2nd & 4th) 7:00pm Spanish Service Sat. 6:00pm

New Fellowship Church Hwy 337 & Camino Alto Leakey, TX 830.232.4287 Sunday School: 9:45am Pastor: Greg Mutchler Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Worship 10:45 a.m.

Evening 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Service and Youth 6:30 p.m.

Leakey Church of Christ One Block N of Courthouse Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.6933 Sunday School: 10:00am Come and Worship: 10:45am

Evening: 6:00pm Wednesday: 7:00pm

Concan Church of Christ Hwy 83 Concan 830.232.4058 Ministers: Paul Goodnight and Ray Melton Sunday School: 10:00am Com and Worship: 11:00am Evening: 6:00pm Wednesday: 7:00pm Concan Baptist Mission Hwy 83 Concan, TX Worship: 9:30am Sunday School: 10:30am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wednesday Bible Study: 6:00pm Pastor Ron Lowery Cowboy Church in the Nueces River Canyon HWY 55 N @ Angel Wings Cafe’ PO Box 158 Barksdale, TX 78828 (830) 234-3180 or 2345170 5th Sunday 6:30 pm and Every Tuesday @ 6:30 pm United Methodist Church

P O Box 417 419 N. Market Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.6266 Pastor: Rev. Walter Prescher Adult Sunday School: 9:30 am Worship: 11:00 am Children’s Church: 11:10 am Wednesday: 5:30 pm, Youth Group, Grades 7-12 Mt. Home Divide Chapel Hwy. 41 (near YO gate) 121 Divide School Rd. 640-3307 2nd Sun: 2:30 p.m.

Wed.: 11a.m. Bible Study Reagan Wells Baptist Church 8415 Ranch Road 1051 830-232-5504 Pastor: Mark Moore Sunday School: 9:45 am Sunday Services: 10:50 am & 6:00 pm Wednesday Service: 7:00 pm Sabinal Church of Christ Sunday school 10 a.m.

Worship 11 a.m & 6.p.m.

Wednesday 6 p.m.

Minister David Sprott 830-988-2081

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Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Hill Country Herald Page 11

JUST FOR GRINS

by John Kerr, Director of Foundation Camps jkerr@hebuttcamp.org

I’m Still A Guy! Anyone who knows me can tell by my outfit that I’m a cowboy.

OK, no one who knows me can tell that, but I’m still a guy’s kind of guy. I shoot guns, I make things out of leather, and I own a chainsaw. I can give you Lonesome Dove quotes all day long. “I hate rude behavior in a man… Won’t tolerate it”- Capt.

Woodrow Call. If some punk in his mid-twenties crosses me I just give him my favorite John Wayne line- “Yep, I’m thirty years older than you are. Had my back broke once and my hip twice, and on my worst day I could still whip the….” If my bluff works, then no problem. If it doesn’t work, I just go to plan B and take off running. Hoping, of course, that the twenty something punk is very slow.

It’s just that my preferred attire in the world of camping does not exactly fit the cowboy image. I wear shorts all year long.

It could be January, twenty degrees, and sleeting outside, but I would still show up for morning meetings in my usual outfit- shorts, fishing shirt, visor, and hiking shoes. I see it as my signature look, and am seen at work, church, weddings, and funerals in this traditional garb. Many years (and pounds ago) I could pull off the cowboy look, but now it just doesn’t fit me. One of our project managers, Rudy Gonzalez, has his own signature look- jeans, roper boots, tan long-sleeve shirt, and cowboy hat. If he tried to wear shorts and a fishing shirt to work, he’d look like a total dufas. Trust me on this because I’ve seen it, and it ain’t pretty! On the other hand, if I showed up for work with the “Rudy look,” I’d get laughed out of the room.

My point is that, regardless of fashion preference here in south central Texas, there’s a little cowboy in all of us. However, I’m beginning to feel like my choice of apparel is beginning to have an adverse effect on my image around the kids. My son, Coleman, fits the all-American boy image to a tee. He’s confident, tough, athletic, hairy, and thankfully, he got his looks from his momma. When he was younger, he adored me

and followed me around like I was the pied piper. We tossed footballs in the yard, at gas stations, and hotel courtyards. We had great times hunting, fishing in the bay, and just being guys.

Lately, though, I’ve noticed that he doesn’t like to be associated with me. It’s not like I’ve lost my swag or my man card, it’s just that he’s eighteen. I’ve been told that this is normal, and to follow the famous author, Mark Twain’s, advice when he said, “When a boy turns thirteen, put him in a barrel and feed him through a knot hole. When he turns sixteen, plug up the hole!”

However, it’s still a little unnerving when we go to Bass Pro Shops, and my kids are walking fifteen steps behind me so they won’t be recognized as my offspring.

Maybe the problem is my other wardrobe choices. You see, I’m also something of a gadget geek. Utility knives, fancy flashlights, hydro flasks, key chains with a built-in compass, you name it, I’ve got it. This is not unusual for camp guys. We thrive on the latest and greatest gizmos. Lately, my passion has been man bags. Some folks call them a man purse or murse, and they have other names too; Satchels, clutch bags, totes, or whatever. Now if you are reading this and raising an eyebrow in feministic suspicion you should consider the facts. Indiana Jones wore a satchel. Look it up. The doughboys of WW I wore gear duffels, and mountain men carried a “possibles pouch” for their Hawken Rifles. There you see? I’m not the first real man to carry a bag.

We live in a new world folks, and I won’t take any guff from you flat-bellied cowboy wannabes with your embroidered britches, handlebar moustaches, silver belts, fancy boots, and ten-gallon hats. If I choose to wear shorts in the winter, a murse, or what have you to the rodeo, so be it. I’m still a guy!

Plus, these bags have so many cute compartments for my keys, phone, notebook, lotion, and my lip balm!

RIVER SAFETY...SAFE NOT SORRY Part II Last week we talked about general safety on the river alone or boating/kayaking.

This week we are going to discuss Texas River Hazards and the type of clothing to wear for protection to best enjoy the Texas waters. All these recommendations are from Texas Parks and Wildlife.

Common River Hazards-Foot entrapment - Catching a foot in rocks on the bottom of the river. May be caused by trying to stand up while getting swept downstream in water mid-thigh to mid-torso deep.

Entanglement - Getting tangled exiting your boat is most likely to be caused by ropes, and loose lines, in your boat.

Practice wet exits and critically evaluate your outfitting for entanglement potential.

Treat throw ropes as potential hazards.

Keep them neatly bagged and carry a knife for rescue.

Vertical Pins - When the bow buries and gets pinned on the bottom after a steep drop. This is not a concern until you are paddling drops of over 3 or 4 feet.

reach that you are canoeing. Have a first aid kit and know basic first aid. Finally, a cellular phone in a waterproof bag may be invaluable in contacting help or emergency services.

A Whistle is a must for communications.

The sound of a whistle carries over the roar of the river and much further than that of the human voice.

Pouch - For storing valuables including car keys for the shuttle car and money for an emergency phone call.

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Strainers - Trees or single branches in the current, with river water flowing through, can cause a severe pinning hazard.

Strainers many be caused by erosion.

Trees can also fall because of old age, floods, and storms. Look for them on wooded riverbanks, along small creeks after high water, often found on the outside of bend, and on less utilized rivers. Always look downstream to spot bobbing twigs or irregular flow patterns.

Man Made Entrapments - Manmade objects in the river are inherently more dangerous than most things natural.

Keep an eye out for bridge pilings, low head dams, junked cars, any man-made object found in urban riverways, highway crossings, and abandoned dam sites. Make it a habit to visually scan downstream.

Avoid sharp rocks that can potentially crease a boat or serve as point to be wrapped by your kayak! Develop the instinct to lean into the rock with your boat and body leaning together.

Undercut Rocks - Undercuts are water features where a slab of rock, or rock shape, forces the current flow to go under the surface. Learn to spot them by the dark shadow on the upstream side of the rock, the lack of pillowing action by oncoming water, and by the lack of a predictable eddy on the downstream side. Most dangerous undercuts are well known by locals and listed in guidebooks.

Advanced paddlers prevent them by checking the water depth first and leaning back and performing a ‘boof’ move to keep the bow up. Paddling boats with a large volume bow reduces this risk.

Hydraulics - have evenly formed backwash, water moving back upstream for four or more feet. Holes with more of a wave shape are intimidating, but typically less hazardous than water flowing smoothly upstream. Dams, and hydraulics that are very regular, and perpendicular to the current are far more dangerous than hydraulics angled with one end downstream.

Long Swims - Wearing a tight PFD, matching your ability to an appropriate river, and being dressed for a swim can be excellent defense against a long swim.

Another great precaution is a competent group of friends with either a shore or boat-based rescue plan. A riverbank is often well removed from emergency services and homes where help can be obtained. The tough reality is that you may be on your own to deal with a lifethreatening situation. The tough reality too is that a paddler in danger may also be putting a rescuer’s life in jeopardy.

Whenever you are on the river, it is important that you are prepared to deal with an emergency. Know where access points are along the reach of river that you are canoeing. Have a map of the

Knife - (optional) A knife may be carried to free the paddler in case of entrapment.

Safety Rope/ Throw Bag - Many experts carry a nylon sling with a carabiner or a mini-throwbag which can quickly be used to rescue another boater.

Warm Weather Clothing includes a Hat/ Helmet - protects from the sun. Wear a helmet in Class II and above rivers.

Sunglasses - Choose a good pair of neutral density glasses, with straps if necessary.

Shirt - Wearing a shirt reduces the likelihood of sunburn. A cotton shirt “wicks” the water which helps the evaporation process cool the body.

Lifejacket - For the summer choose an open mesh design lifejacket for its ability to breath. Choose a vest type or jacket (Type III) for its comfort.

Swimsuit pants - Lightweight pants over the swimsuit are a good idea even in summer. The sun reflecting off the water and the bottom of the boat can quickly bake the legs.

Pouch - For storing valuables including car keys for the shuttle car and money for an emergency phone call.

There you have it! Play smart and enjoy the beautiful summer ahead. The Frio River welcomes you!

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PIONEER REAL ESTATE Shirley Shandley, Broker 698 Highway 83 South * Office 830-232-6422

Shirley Shandley, Broker 698 Highway 83 South * Office 830-232-6422

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#18 – New Listing! Beautiful Panoramic Views from this 1.01 AC Concan lot, water & electric available, clubhouse with pool, hiking, fishing pond, gated community $55,000 #12 – HUGE REDUCTION! – Motivated Seller!!! Frio Riverfront – 3 BD/2 BA Home perfect for entertaining on 1.81 AC, large deck shaded by huge oaks, both sides Frio River + adjoins 20 AC private river park. $329,500 #19 – REDUCED! FRIO RIVERFRONT HOME 2 BD/2.5 BA with Rock Fireplace near Garner State Park, carport, workshop, fencing, garden & fruit trees, gated community. Many Xtras included $487,500 #27 – New Listing! Established Hunting Camp 42.19 AC+/- N. of Leakey, rustic cabin, ATV & foot trails, blinds & feeders already in place, Axis & Whitetail Deer $160,000 #8 – New Listing! Nueces River Access 2.28 AC water & electric available, views of surrounding hills, walking distance to river park. Joins Prop #30 $46,000 #30 – Nueces River Access 2.28 AC water & electric available, septic installed. Building site w/view of hills, gated community. Joins Prop #8 $46,000 #3 – 2/1 Brick Home on 2+ Fenced AC in Leakey with 2 vehicle carport, metal pole barn, lots of Oak & Pecan trees, great starter or retirement home $185,000 #24 – Income Producing Business on 10 AC near Garner State Park, fronts Hwy 83, 8 rental cabins, 2 RV sites, fully equipped restaurant with seating for 90, BBQ kitchen with built in pit. Possible partial financing WAC $1.2 million #23 – 20.16 AC with 4WD Access, furnished hunter’s cabin with rainwater & solar harvest, blinds, feeders, generator, wood burning stove $109,500 #21 – 15.66 AC with approx..1200 ft Creekfront, small cabin, city water available, mature oak trees, easy access, Whitetail & Axis Deer, antelope $264,500 #15 – FRIO RIVER ACCESS at private park – Pretty 1.68 Ac lot, water & electric available, views, RV storage, short walk to river. Motivated Seller – Make an Offer! $90,000 #14 – REDUCED! 9.31 AC Spring Fed Creek, remote & private, 3/2 house w/screened porch & FP, well, electricity, workshop, fruit trees. Possible owner terms, with approved credit $155,000 #5 – Rustic Hillside Cabin, electricity, water & septic on 5 AC, sweeping views from large covered deck, fronts county maintained road, minutes to Leakey & Frio River $109,000 #13 – FRIO RIVER ACCESS – 3/2 Home, covered patio, carport, access 2 River parks, gated community near Leakey $125,000 #2 – 1.9 AC close to Leakey, fenced, small building with bath & living area, workshop, beautiful view of mountains $82,900 #29 – 3.58 AC N. of Leakey, fronts Hwy 83, water & electric available, sweeping view of hills $75,000 #6 – 55.38 AC Hunting Ranch NW Real Co. easy access from I-10, fronts Hwy 41, Cabin w/electricity $185,523 #4 – 5.74 AC off scenic RR 337, several bldg. sites, fencing, low taxes, sensible restrictions, great views $48,000 #36 – 9.3 AC Homesite in gated community West of Leakey, water, electric, beautiful views, possible owner terms $108,600 #26 – 1.87 AC Private Frio River Park Access – RiverTree, gated community, water/electric available (Owner/Assoc. Broker) $75,000 #44 – 5.601 AC Sabinal Riverfront, huge Cypress Trees, beautiful view of river, gated community (Owner/Agent) $215,000 #45 - Sabinal Riverfront Lot, Hwy 187 front, Utopia, joins #46 (Owner/Agent) $75,000 #46 – Fronts Sabinal River & Hwy 187 just outside Utopia, metal 2 car storage bldg., joins #45 (Owner/Agent) $85,000 #31 – 7 AC Hillside views, 3/2 Home overlooking spring-fed lake which is part of 50 AC park for Roaring Springs $199,000 #57 – 1.07 AC Concan adjacent & access to community clubhouse/swim pool, water system, underground utilities, paved street, build on to rent. OWNER TERMS $5000 down, 7%, 10 yr, $464.44 per month (Owner/Broker) $45,000 #25 – 57.33 AC remote, private & easy access off RR 337 W. of Leakey, views, native & exotic game, unrestricted $143,325 PENDING #9 – 32.18 AC Off Hwy 41 West of Garven’s Store, small cabin, older hunter’s mobile home, electricity, hunt Axis & Whitetail Deer & hogs $112,070 PENDING #7 – 32.70 AC West of Leakey, hunt/camp, Conex container converted to bunkhouse with huge metal canopy, generator, rainwater harvest system, blinds & feeders, water troughs, trails, easy access $122,625 PENDING #17 – Frio Riverfront 2/2 Mobile Home on 1.06 AC, large deck, concrete steps down to river, minutes to Leakey & Garner State Park $222,000 PENDING #18 – 9.85 AC Remote, 4 WD only access, metal cabin, rain harvest water system, solar electric, blinds & feeders $58,000 PENDING #1 – Great Vacation Spot! 6.25 AC, travel trailer, water well, electricity, views, access to 50 AC park with spring fed swimming area, fishing lake $79,000 PENDING #33 – 3 BD/2 BA/2 Car Garage, Exceptionally Neat & well maintained home on 1.3 AC, high ceilings, fenced, workshop, landscaped, minutes to Frio River and Leakey $215,000 PENDING

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Padre Island Spanish Shipwrecks Spanish exploration of Texas began in the early 1500s, and their occupation of the area ended three centuries later. Throughout that period, a number of expeditions took place for both trading and exploratory purposes.

Some of these treks were fraught with peril, including one leaving Padre Island. Continue reading below to learn more about this doomed journey.

On November 4, 1552, fifty-four vessels under Captain-General Bartolomé Carreño set sail from Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Spain. The fleet had been preparing since the previous February and included an armada of six vessels, well armed and carrying 360 soldiers. The armada plus eighteen other vessels were bound for tierra firme (the mainland). There were also ten ships headed to Santo Domingo, four to various other destinations in the Indies, and sixteen for San Juan de Ulúa (Veracruz) in Mexico. These sixteen included the San Esteban, the Espíritu Santo , the Santa María de Yciar, and the San Andrés.

On the outbound trip the fleet was cursed with foul weather, corsairs, and disaster. For instance, the capitana (the ship carrying the captain-general) burned and sank in midocean, leaving over 300 dead and only twenty survivors, among them the captain-general himself. The fleet was scattered before the journey was well underway, and in all, eight ships were lost on the outbound voyage. None of the ships bound for Mexico was among those eight, and arrivals at San Juan de Ulúa occurred between early February and late March 1553.

Upon arrival the mariners found a port still

devastated from a hurricane in September 1552. Repairs were slow, which resulted in delays in unloading and prevented all but one of the five returning vessels from being ready to depart in time to meet Carreño in Havana for the return voyage. The San Pedro, one of the first to arrive on February 2, was ready to sail again on May 15 and departed with four ships which had come with a previous fleet.

The remaining four ships waited in San Juan de Ulúa for more than a year, hoping to return with the next fleet. However, on April 9, 1554, they sailed independently with Antonio Corzo as captain-general, only about three weeks before the arrival of the New Spain contingent of the next fleet, that of Captain-General Farfán. The combined cargoes of the four ships had an estimated value of a little over two million pesos or more than $9.8 million (1975 values).

Twenty days later, on April 29, three of the four vessels were lost in a storm off Padre Island.

Approximately 300 people were on the three wrecked vessels. Perhaps one-half to twothirds drowned before reaching the beach. A small contingent, including the most skillful mariners, probably departed immediately for Mexico in one of the small ship’s boats to inform officials of the disaster and organize a relief expedition. The second and larger group of survivors who remained ashore undertook what they mistakenly thought was a short journey back to Mexico along the beach. They ran afoul of the local Indians, and the trek turned into a death march with only one of the survivors, Fray Marcos de Mena, reaching Pánuco

GRANNY’S KITCHEN BACK TO BASICS.... H E A L T H Y The most difficult part about a new diet is coming up with adaptable meal options that won’t make you want to cheat. Grocery shopping and cooking suddenly become a chore and something you would just rather not do! This becomes a pit fall and is the reason many diets fail. You have to keep the food interesting, don’t be afraid to experiment... and best of all you don’t have to eat the same things over and over again. Try these recipes for a healthy, tasteful option.

VEGETABLE KABOBS

These marinated fresh veggie kabobs are packed with tons of flavor – perfect as a healthy side dish to any meal! WHOLE 30 2 cups mushrooms 1 cup cherry tomatoes 1 red bell pepper cut into chunks 1 green bell pepper cut into chunks 1 red onion cut into chunks 1 zucchini sliced into thick rounds 1 yellow zucchini sliced into thick rounds FOR THE MARINADE 1/4 cup olive oil, 3 cloves garlic pressed, Juice of 1 lemon 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano and basil; season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Thread mushrooms, tomatoes, bell peppers, onion and zucchini onto skewers. Place skewers onto a baking sheet. Brush olive oil mixture onto the skewers and let sit for 10-15 minutes. Place into oven and roast until tender, about 10-12 minutes.* Serve immediately. *These can be grilled over medium high heat, about 5-6 minutes per side.

FIRECRACKER PINEAPPLE CHICKEN This healthy, sweet and spicy firecracker pineapple chicken is way better than takeout! A gluten free, paleo and whole30 dinner that everyone will love!

For the sauce: 1 1/2 Tbsp Avocado oil, 1 1/2 tsp Fresh ginger, minced 3/4 Cup Pineapple juice, 1 Tbsp Franks red hot sauce (optional) 1/2 Tbsp Coconut aminos (or soy sauce if not paleo), 1 tsp Tapioca starch For the chicken: 3 Tbsp Tapioca starch

Salt and pepper 8 Oz Chicken breast, cubed 2 Tbsp Avocado oil 1/4 Cup Pineapple tidbits, drained Cooked white rice, or cauliflower rice, for serving Sliced green onion, for garnish Sesame seeds, for garnish

In a medium frying pan heat the avocado oil (for the sauce) on medium heat. Add in the ginger and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Turn up the heat to medium high and add in the pineapple juice, hot sauce and coconut. Bring to a boil. Once boiling whisk 2 tsp of the sauce with the 1 tsp of tapioca starch in a small bowl until smooth. While whisking, pour in the tapioca starch mixture until well mixed. Boil, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and starts to reduce, about 2-3 minutes. Turn down the heat to medium/low and cook an additional 1 minute, until the sauce begins to become shiny. Transfer to a medium bowl and cover to thicken and keep warm while you make the chicken. Place the tapioca starch and a pinch of salt and pepper in a large Ziploc bag. Add in the cubed chicken and shake until evenly coated. Heat 1 Tbsp of the avocado oil on medium high heat in a large frying pan. Add in half of the chicken paces and cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook until the other side id golden brown. Then, transfer to a paper towel lined plate and lightly press out any excess oil. Repeat with the remaining oil and chicken. Add the cooked chicken into the sauce, along with the pineapple tidbits and toss to evenly coat. Serve over cauliflower rice (or rice,) and garnish with green onion and sesame seeds.

TUNA SPIRALIZED SPRING VEGETABLES SALAD {PALEO} 3 Sweet Baby Spring Turnips (or 2 regular turnips) 1-2 cucumber (1 large or 2 small) 1 tsp minced Garlic (about 3 cloves)

DIETING

by Elaine Padgett Carnegie

1/4 cup to 1/3 cup chopped shallot or red onion 1/4 cup paleo mayo (see notes for other options) 1 tsp mustard powder 1 small chili red pepper or cayenne pepper – sliced 2-3 tbsp olive oil with a pinch of ground chili pepper salt/ pepper to taste cilantro to garnish red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne to top 5 ounces wild caught canned tuna (drained) Wash and dry your vegetables. Next spiralize your turnips and cucumbers. Place in a bowl together with a pinch of salt and cover. Place in fridge while you make the sauce. In another bowl, mix together your mayo (we use paleo brand), mustard powder, lemon juice, garlic, onion, and salt/pepper (to taste). Set aside. Drain your tuna and place in a bowl to separate pieces. Next mix up your olive oil with a pinch of chili pepper in it.

Remove your cucumber and turnip spiralized vegetables from fridge. Drain any excess water from the bowl and pat vegetables dry with a towel. Do this a few times until water is removed. Place spiralized vegetables in a bowl and mix in mayo mixture. Add your tuna and chili red pepper to the bowl and mix again. Drizzle your olive oil with chili pepper on top. Cilantro to garnish. Extra lemon, salt/pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste if desired.

LEMON GARLIC BLACK PEPPER SHRIMP (WHOLE 30)

Ready in a flash, at 20 minutes or less 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 4 tablespoons unsalted grass-fed butter 11⁄2 pounds medium wild-caught shrimp sea salt, to taste 1 tablespoon cracked black peppercorns 4 cloves garlic, minced 1⁄4 cup chicken or vegetable stock Juice and zest of 1 lemon, or more, to taste 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the last shell segment and the tail fin intact. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and lightly salt. Add 2 olive oil in a large skillet (I prefer cast iron) over mediumhigh heat. Add the shrimp to the pan. Cook until pink, about 3 minutes; take out of the pan and set aside. Add the minced garlic and peppercorns to the skillet, and cook, stirring frequently, until very aromatic, about 1 minute, but don’t allow the garlic to brown or burn. Add the chicken stock and lemon juice and lemon zest. Allow to cook and reduce by at around half. Add in the remaining butter (ghee or olive oil), 1 tablespoon at a time. Stir in the shrimp. Toss gently to combine. Serve right away, garnished with parsley leaves and lemon wedges, if desired. Delicious over cooked zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice. NOTES-Swap out the lemon juice for 1⁄4 cup white wine to mix it up.

BAKED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

Kosher salt Pepper, freshly cracked 10-16 skin-on chicken drumsticks 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 tablespoons butter 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped Zest of 1 lemon, plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped Generously season the drumsticks with salt and pepper, and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes, time permitting. Pat the drumsticks dry with paper towels just before cooking.

Heat a 12-inch, heavy-bottomed skillet (preferably not nonstick) over medium-high heat. If you don’t have a large enough skillet, use two smaller skillets. Add the oil and half the butter. When the butter is foaming, brown the drumsticks on all sides in batches; transfer the browned drumsticks to a plate. Reduce the heat to medium-low, add all the drumsticks back to the skillet(s), cover with the lid, and cook for 20-25 minutes, rearranging the drumsticks every 5-10 minutes for even cooking.

Remove the lid and add the remaining butter, garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Gently toss to coat the drumsticks. Take the skillet off the heat and leave the flavors to infuse for a few minutes (this also allows the chicken to rest). Sprinkle with parsley, and serve hot.

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WACO, Texas (KWTX) Police asked for the public’s help Tuesday in the search for a Waco teenager who’s been missing for almost a week. Nakia Osh-

By Elaine Padgett Carnegie

Shay Jackson, 17, was last seen on May 2 as she left her home in West Waco.

“She is communicating with family via Facebook but will not take their calls,” Waco police Sgt. W. Patrick Swanton said Tuesday. Jackson is 5-foot-10, weighs 145 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes. Investigators are asking anyone with information to call the Waco Police Department at (254) 750-7500.

EBOLA- Democratic Republic of Congo has confirmed two cases of Ebola in the north-western town of Bikoro and at least 10 more cases are suspected, the head of the national institute for biological

research, Jean Jack Muyembe, has said. A source at the ministry of health said there would be an official announcement about the confirmed cases later on Tuesday. It is the ninth time Ebola has been recorded in the DRC, whose eastern Ebola river gave the deadly virus its name when it was discovered there in the 1970s. The latest incidence of the disease comes less than a year after the central African country’s last outbreak, in which eight people were infected of whom four died.

USA IRAN NUCLEAR DEAL-President Donald Trump is to reveal whether the US will abandon the nuclear deal with Iran and

reimpose sanctions. Mr Trump has been highly critical of the 2015 accord, under which Iran limited its nuclear activities.

EU powers see it as the best way to stop Iran developing a nuclear bomb and their officials met a senior Iranian on Tuesday without US officials present. The White House has signaled that the president

might stop short of reneging completely on the deal. It is unclear what that would entail. The president’s announcement will take place at 14:00 (18:00 GMT) on Tuesday.

Days after she gave her first stage performance in two years, Belgian singer NEW YORK-New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, a vocal critic of President Trump who has championed many women’s causes, has resigned following a New Yorker article that detailed allegations by four women that he physically abused them. “In the last several hours, serious allegations, which I strongly contest, have been made against me,” he said in a statement. “While these allegations are unrelated to my professional conduct or the operations of the office, they will effectively prevent me from leading the office’s work at this critical time.” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said in a statement: “No one is above the law, including New York’s top legal officer.”

LUPE VALDEZLupe Valdez Could Make History As Texas’ First Hispanic Governor. Lupe Valdez hopes to emerge as the Democratic gubernatorial nominee in a runoff later this month. Lupe Valdez has her eyes set on a doubly historic feat ― a victory in the November elections that would make her both Texas’ first Hispanic governor and the first openly gay person to hold that office.

It won’t be easy. The former Dallas County sheriff, who is running on a progressive platform, faces a May 22 runoff for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination against Andrew White ― a straight, white Houston businessman and son of a former governor, who is running as a centrist.

Should she win that race ― and she’s favored, having come out well ahead of him in March’s nine-candidate primary ― Valdez will then confront an uphill battle to defeat Republican Gov. Greg Abbott. He beat his 2014 opponent, then-state Sen. Wendy Davis, in a landslide.

And Texas hasn’t elected a Democrat to any statewide office since 1994 (the last one to win the governorship was Ann Richards in 1990).

TYLER, TEXAS — IN THE heart of northeast Texas, Tyler’s rolling landscape is dotted with churches and historical homes, and the city is known for its roses and flowering gardens. But the community also is shadowed by a grim statistic, one that leaders are striving to better understand and address. Tyler is

home to more than 225,000 residents, has the highest suicide rate among the state’s 25 most populous counties. From 2012 to 2016, there were 17 suicides annually per 100,000 residents, compared with 12.2 suicides statewide during the same fiveyear stretch, Another report, found that the suicide rate for the broader 35-county region of northeast Texas was 43 percent higher than it was statewide in 2014. Local and state leaders pose various theories for the region’s greater vulnerability. It suffers from a shortage of mental health services and a higher use of opioids, contains a larger percentage of non-Hispanic white residents than statewide, a demographic whose suicide rates are significantly higher, and an ingrained mix of religious beliefs, individualism and a fierce sense of privacy that can inhibit some from seeking treatment for depression and other stressors.

US VOTE-U.S. Voting System Remains Vulnerable 6 Months Before Election Day. What Now? Texas, where Austin City Hall was an early voting center, was the first state to go to the polls in midterm primaries in March. Russian interference in 2016 elections looms large over this year’s voting. As America heads toward the 2018 midterms, there is an 800pound gorilla in the voting booth. Despite improvements since Russia’s attack on the

2016 presidential race, the U.S. elections infrastructure is vulnerable — and will remain so in November. Cybersecurity expert Bruce Schneier laid out the problem to an overflowing room full of election directors and secretaries of state — people charged with running and securing elections — at a conference at Harvard University this spring. “Computers are basically insecure,” said Schneier. “Voting systems are not magical in any way. They are computers.”

MAURANE-Maurane has died aged 57.

Maurane was found dead at her home in Schaerbeek, near Brussels, on Monday evening. The cause of death is not yet known but is not seen as suspicious. She was best known in recent years for her role in a TV talent show for young singers, Nouvelle Star (New Star). She had been forced to halt her singing career in 2016 because of problems with her vocal cords.

Born Claudine Luypaerts, she was known across the world and had performed with artists including Celine Dion and Johnny Hallyday.

PUBLIC NOTICE Brune Campus-Big Springs Charter School ADMISSIONS AND ENROLLMENT: 830-232-7101

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

The school will be open to visits and requests for information from any parent that believes the program would benefit their child.

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 6, 2018.

Registration requests within the designated geographical boundary for the following school year will be accepted starting the first week of May. New student admissions applicants will each be assigned a lottery number. If the total number of student admissions applications is higher than the capacity of the school, then during the second week of July, a lottery drawing will be conducted to determine the students who will be enrolled for the school year. The lottery drawing will be public and anyone wanting to attend is welcome to do so. The time and place will be announced to the public. If the total number of admissions applicants is not higher than the school capacity, then all students who registered will be automatically accepted for enrollment. Student admission applicants not picked through the lottery will be placed on an enrollment waiting list by August 27, 2018.

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Starting August 13, 2018 Salary $21,000-$24,000 Commensurate with Experience Experience in Food Preparation and Management Knowledge of Federal Nutrition Requirements Certified Food Manager Position Open Until Filled Application Available Online Send questions and application to Kathy Antes, Business Manager at kantes@leakeyisd.net.

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REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF DISPATCHER/JAILER. No experience is required, applicant must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent and a clear criminal history. Applications may be picked up at the Real County Sheriff’s Office from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday.

REAL COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Hiring Housekeepers To clean Cabins and laundry attendant Full time Please call 830-2325400 Help Wanted Chicken Earl’s Leakey, Texas $8/ hr. on Tues. & Fridays Various Job duties call 210-827-7655 Cleaning Personnel Needed: Now hiring housekeepers for the upcoming summer season to clean cabins. Must be dependable, responsible, and have your own means of transportation. All cleaning supplies will be provided. Please email resume to whisk eymountaininn@gmail.com or call (830)232-6797.

Help Wanted King’s Texas Smokehouse Good Work Environment Clean Record Required 830.597.4242 1029 S. Texas Hwy 55 Camp Wood, Texas

Concan General Store and The Frio Float in Concan are looking for cashiers and cooks.

Please apply in person at the Concan General Store on Hwy 83 in Concan.

Wanted: FORKLIFT OPERATOR to move drums in and out of warehouse. Some warehouse paper work and product marking may be required. Must be able to work with office people in English. Will train. Apply in person at Texarome – 1585 E. Ranch Road 337 (Bi-lingual Spanish/English useful).

Tel: 830/232-6079 RV Technician Wanted. Must have basic construction knowledge AND reliable transportation. Will train the right person.

Please call Bill @ 830-597-2655.

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REAL COUNTY NUTRITION CENTER IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF DELIVERY DRIVER No experience is required, applicant must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent and a clear criminal history. Applications may be picked up at the Real County Judge’s Office from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday.

REAL COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER HELP WANTED. Labor work. Must have own transportation. Must be reliable, responsible, and a team player. No drugs and subject to background checks. Call (830) 232-4388 for more information.

FOR RENT 306 S. San Antonio St. Campwood, Texas 2 story home 4 BR / 3 BA Central Air and Heat Fenced yard / 3 car carport No Indoor Pets / No Indoor Smoking 750 deposit / 900 per month call 830-591-3030

Looking for grazing lease. If interested call Brandon or Tyler Becker at (830)741-9917 or (830)900-9398 FOR SALE For sale: 5×5 Port•A•Cool Fan. Excellent Condition - Looks like it came right out of the box. Only used one season.

Please call : 956-763-6464 or 830-232-6412 for info/price.

GARAGE SALE CONCAN COMMUNITY WIDE GARAGE SALE Saturday, May 19, 2018 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Concan Community Center (Old Schoolhouse) Hwy 127, just east of the Neal’s River Crossing For more information, contact 830-2326313 or 830-232-6052

FULL TIME REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS Exposure is what it’s all about, Properties that we market are placed in a total of 5 multiple listing systems, including San Antonio, Midland/Odessa, Kerrville, Uvalde, and Del Rio. No one else gets your property exposed the way we do. If you seriously want to sell your property, we will seriously get it exposed! Call us today! We Sell Service!

Big Springs Charter School is now seeking to hire a full time Communication Liason for the 20182019 school year, training to begin immediately upon hire. An application can be found on our school website or you can apply within. For more information about the position and the starting salary please contact Dr. Carmen Boatright at (830)-232-7101.

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NEW LISTINGS 80 acres with FM 336 frontage 5 miles north of Leakey, featuring a beautiful home nestled under huge Oaks, two cabins, a 1200 sf workshop with full bath, a livestock barn, and a fenced garden area. All this and an abundance of wildlife. Come see it today!!

COMMERCIAL Come look at this beautiful like new stone veneer 4 bedroom 4 1⁄2 bath home in the Frio Pecan Farm with over 800 sf of covered patios along with an inground pool and a firepit. This property will pay for itself as it has been grossing $60,000 annually. Just a short walk to the Frio River. $469,000 Income Producing property on Nueces River. Arrowhead Lodge with 7 rental units and an office, located on 6.955 acres in a quiet setting. Great place for family reunions, weddings, or just weekend getaways.

Beautiful river front setting and close to town. $585,000.

Cabin #9 in Frio Pecan Farm. Great Income producing property. Two bed-room 2 bath cabin fully furnished and with all the amenities offered by the Pecan Farm for only $155,000 Established Auto Parts Store located in the heart of Leakey. Well established, great business in a great location. $259,000 plus inventory!

Price Reduced!! Like new office building on the south side of town, where all the new development is happening. Great frontage and visibility from Highway 83. A rock fireplace in the reception area adds to the rustic ambience. Sit outside in the morning and drink coffee on the huge covered front porch. Possible owner financing at $225,000.

OAKRIDGE LODGE AND CABIN located in the RIDGE. The main lodge features over 4300 feet of centrally heated and cooled area that is configured to sleep up to 30 guests. The property also features a detached cabin that sleeps an additional 10 guests. This is the best income producer in the Frio Canyon. An in ground pool and outdoor fireplace adds to the ambience, or relax on the upper deck and watch the sun go down. This property commands approximately $1,000 per night and is on track for 100 nights this year. This is the investment you’ve been looking for. Call today for a showing.

Like new retail building located along Highway 83, close to Stripes with great visibility and easy access. Has a history of successful operations. This is the first building on the left that you see when you enter Leakey from the south. Over 2,000 sf of building area situated on a highly visible one-acre tract on Highway 83. $275,000.

LAND 270 acres on Highway 83, approximately 2 miles south of Leakey. Two homes, barns, pens, rolling topography, good highway frontage, close to everything. $1,350,000 2.467 acres located on east prong of the Frio River. Approximately 156 feet of river frontage lined with huge Cypress Trees. Highway 83 frontage makes access easy. Property could be placed in rental pool. $255,000.

Great building site in Frio Canyon Estates, right behind Old Baldy! This subdivision features a beautiful river park for all property owners. One acre for $49,500.

PRICE REDUCED! 14 acres of Cypress lined Mill Creek in close proximity to Lost Maples State Park.

Great for gentleman’s estate building along the bank of the creek. Good tillable soil that is perfect for vineyard. Extensive black top frontage with “live” water and excellent topography.

PRICE REDUCED!!! 5-acre tract in the Ridge. Great building site, access to river park, paved roads, security gate, TCEQ approved water system, only $89,500.

Beautiful home site in Frio River Place. Gated community, sensible restrictions, beautiful river park, parking area for owner’s RV, priced right at $75,000.

THE RIDGE-Experience the Texas hill country at its finest w/ private access to your own beautiful Frio River park w/BBQ pavilion. Underground utilities WITH TCEQ APPROVED WATER SYSTEM, paved roads, security gate, free roaming wildlife, hiking, biking & much more! This restricted subdivision offers 5 acre tracts of peaceful solitude that are beautiful building sites for your dream home, retirement, or vacation get-away. B&B allowed. Call for a showing or take a drive out 4 mi. south on RR 1120. Prices start at $89,500 RESIDENTIAL Great buy in Twin Forks! Two-bedroom, two bath home with over 2,200 square feet of heated and cooled area, bright sunroom, high ceilings, huge fireplace, all this with access to two of the most beautiful river parks on the Frio River. Only $255,000.

Rustic river front cabin on 5 acres in Rancho Real. Beautiful view of the river from your front yard. Enjoy the great outdoors in your covered cabana with an outdoor kitchen, and listen to the sound of a waterfall right beneath you. Very private location. $225,000 Four Bedroom four bath river front home located in the popular Frio Pecan Farm. Home is a good money maker and is in like new condition. Open floor plan concept with great room. Huge deck overlooking the river. $439,000.

River front home in Rivertree! Three-bedroom, two bath home on 4.38 acres on the Frio River. $459,000.

Three bed-room 2 bath riverfront home on the Frio River. Four decks to choose from when you want to drink coffee and listen to the river. $425,000.

PRICE REDUCED!!! This is turnkey, and ready for you! Approximately 176 feet of river frontage and a home in Frio River Place. Beautiful cypress lined private swimming hole in addition to subdivision park, three bedrooms and three full baths in main house, with guest quarters complete with a full bath. Lots of storage space, huge covered patio to watch the sun go down over the river, black top frontage. Close to Garner, Con Can, and Leakey, yet quiet and peaceful. $549,900.

PRICE REDUCED!!! Three bed-room two bath home with approximately 2,223 square feet, on 45 acres, close to town, yet private. Other improvements include a large barn. $499,000.

Two bed-room one bath home in Leakey, located on corner lot and walking distance to schools. $129,900.

Dub Suttle GRI - Broker Kathy Suttle GRI, - Associate Broker Fred McNiel GRI, - Associate Sterlin Boyce - Associate Doug Smith GRI,- 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

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