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November 8, 2017
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MERRITT ANNOUNCES RESIGNATION/RETIREMENT AS REAL COUNTY JUDGE by Julie Becker
REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WANTED PERSONS AND FUGITIVES
After seven years as Real County Judge, Garry Merritt announced this week he will resign/retire from his position as Real County Judge effective January. Efforts to confirm this resignation would be effective January 2018 went unanswered. Merritt assumed the leadership of Real County from former Judge W.B. Sansom, Jr. when Sansom decided not to run for the office. Merritt ran unopposed in his first term. If the resignation is for January 2018, he is resigning his position with one year left on his second term. If not and Merrit will retire from the position it will be effective January 2019, when the newly elected Real County Judge takes office. Merritt submitted the following statement: “It has been my honor to serve as Real County Judge since 2010 and as Real County Attorney from 2001 to 2009. However, after 17 years of public service, I have decided not to seek re-election in 2018 and to step down from office in January. I love Real County and I love serving as your County
Judge. I am proud that my children are the 6th generation in our family to grow up here. I will continue to work to make this county a better place for all of us to live and raise families. I am deeply appreciative of the people with whom I have worked who committed their lives and careers to the same efforts. We have accomplished amazing things in my time with the county. We have added tens of millions of dollars in county infrastructure using state and federal grants. We have strengthened numerous county programs and services, built a more efficient government, and saved the taxpayers money. And we did it while keeping our tax rate among the lowest in the state. But everything has a season. For me, it is time for other professional challenges and to give others the opportunity to lead in Real County. I ask that you join with me in supporting our local governments and those who serve in them. As I’ve said many times, we can do more when we work together than we can when we work apart.”
This month will bring the names of those vying for the position of Real County Judge. The primary in March will decide the candidates for each party for the November 2018 election. The winning candidate will take office January 2019. As we progress on to the campaign the Herald will feature each candidate and their perspective platforms. Real County positions up for election will be the Real County Sheriff, Real County Judge, Real County District/County Clerk, Real County Justice of the Peace, Real County Commissioner’s Precinct 2 and Precinct 4 and Real County Constable. November 11, 2017 is the first day to file for all candidates to be on the Primary ballot. December 11, 2017 is the last day to file to be on the Primary ballot. February 5, 2018 is the last day to register to vote. March 6, 2018 is Election Day for the Primary. November 6, 2018 is Election Day. Coverage will continue as candidates announce their intentions to run, be informed, be prepared and above all VOTE!!
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World War II Made Me
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I am a product of North and South. My dad, William Edwin “Bill” Chamberlin was born in East Concord, New Hampshire, son of World War I ambulance driver in France, Harold Curtis Chamberlin, and Ruth Marian Bachelder Chamberlin, housewife. My mother, Dovie Maddalean Boultinghouse Chamberlin, was born in Utopia, Texas, daughter of John Franklin Boultinghouse, a farmer, and Martha Louisa Smart Boultinghouse, a homemaker. The story of how my parents met begins just before World War II. Bill loved motorcycles and often partied late into the night. One night in particu-
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lar, his sister, Margaret, recalls awakening to the sound of a thief scampering across the roof of their home on Shawmut Street. As she peered into the night, she discovered it was her oldest brother, Bill, sneaking into the house after a late night of partying. Eventually, because of his drinking problem, he had a serious wreck, almost died. According to The Union article of September 4, 1940, Julius B. Treisman, treasurer of Treisman Brothers, Inc., was walking across South Main Street in Concord, New Hampshire. Bill, riding his motorcycle, was driving north on Main near Freight
Street. Both tried to dodge each other, but instead, collided full force. Both were hurt, but Bill was unconscious. Both were taken to Margaret Pillsbury Hospital. Julius was not seriously injured. However, Bill, who was given his last rites by a priest, had to have surgery in which he had a metal plate installed in his head to protect his skull. This remained with him all his life. Because of this wreck, he lost his driver’s license forever in the State of New Hampshire. Enter World War II and the attack on Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941. Bill enlisted as soon as he could, December 12, 1941, in Manchester, New Hampshire. He was sent to Camp Lee, Virginia, where he continued to ride motorcycles. His nickname was “Chaindrive”. Bill quickly rose in rank, Tech 5 on April 1, 1942, and Staff Sergeant on September 19, 1942. Maddalean was a petite, young woman, attractive with her natural, curly, black hair. At the age of 27, she got a proposal of marriage from a man in Utopia. continued page 4
REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE HOSTS FORMER SHERIFFS
The Real County Sheriff’s Office would like to cordially invite citizens of Real County, friends and family to be present during the dedication of a plaque commemorating all person who served as Sheriff of Real County since the counties inception in 1913. The event will take place on Tuesday, November 14th, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. The dedication event and photo opportunity will take place on the steps of the Sheriff’s Office in Leakey, Texas. The Sheriff’s Office is located on the east
side of the Real County Court House, located at 146 South Hwy. 83 in Leakey, Texas. Over the past 104 years, Real County has been served by a total of seventeen Sheriff’s, including our current Sheriff Nathan T. Johnson. Three of the past Sheriffs are James Earl Brice, Buck Miller and Rodger Carlile. Each of these retired public
servants plan on attending the dedication. The memories will abound, don’t miss the stories! Additionally, Lana Carr will represent her late husband Bruce Carr. We encourage all the elected officials of Real County and the public to attend the event to commemorate the historical service of our past sheriff’s and to dedicate a
plaque in their honor. In today’s world and the society we live in there are fewer occasions to show the respect that is due to our law enforcement. As we celebrate Veteran’s day this weekend, remember the sacrifices that Texas law enforcement officers make everyday to keep our citizens safe. We have been blessed in Real County to have the caliber of officers in service to Real County citizens. Please plan to attend and show your support for our officers of the past, present and those to come.
TRADE IN YOUR PADS FOR A KEVLAR HELMET by Heidi Hansing
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by Billie Franklin
reprinted with permission from The Dam Good Times
I do not care two spits about mega-millionaire megalomaniac athletes/entertainers/celebrities. Their personal expressions of ill will, disrespect, scorn, and ingratitude are utterly meaningless to me. They may be notorious, but they will never be heroes or legends (except in their own minds) They will never, “ever” measure up to the men and women who make their lifestyle possible. They are nonentities, personas non-grata in my world, thus I am not offenses by them in the least. BUT I DO care a great deal-how service members and veterans feel about it all and especially how Blue Star (I am one) and Gold Star families are perceiving it. The warrior mindset that led Alejandro Villanueva (former Army Ranger) to stand solitary on the field today during the National Anthem while his quisling Steelers teammates and coaches huddled in the locker room behind him-that is all that matters to me in this whole sordid hot mess of temper tantrums and pity parties. And anyone who knows me knows that my unwavering commitment, loyalty, and OATH is to uphold and defend the Constitution and the values of the liberty therein. It is NOT to the current bastardized form of government, not the politicians who have forsworn their own oaths. So, I have no interest in even arguing about that tragedy. Bearing that in mind, I’m going to share one last thing on this tiresome topic and then I am done.
To the NFL players who took a knee during the playing of the National Anthem: by Stanislaus Drew. So, you want to take a knee? Take a trip to Valley Forge in January. Hold a musket ball in your fingers and imagine it piercing your flesh
and breaking a bone or two. There won’t be a doctor or trainer to assist you until after the battle, so just wait your turn while listening to the screams of pain from the wounded. Then take a knee. continued page 4
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JAIL REGISTER October 29 - November 4, 2017 Collins, Shannon Leigh, 36 W/F, Knippa, Texas, A/O Sheriff Johnson, Obtain Drugs by Fraud, A/D 11/3/2017 Weekend Time Served Jaschke, Jacqlyn Jo, 28 W/F, Leakey, Texas, A/O Constable Chisum, Public Intoxication, A/D 11/4/2017 $310 Dollar Fine and Release by JP
Real County Law Officers Nathan T. Johnson, Sheriff Steven Castro, Deputy Sheriff Mark Cox, Deputy Sheriff Teddy Douthit, Deputy Sheriff William Johnson, Deputy Sheriff Kevin Chisum, Real County Constable Corporal Jake Sanchez, DPS Highway Patrol Alexander Robertson, DPS Highway Patrol Clint Graham, TPWD Game Warden
Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report October 29 - November 4, 2017 10/29/2017 @ 1231 responded to Ranch Road 337 East of Leakey for a motorcycle accident 1240 responded to Ranch Road 335 North of Barksdale for an agency assist NCVFD 10/30/2017 @ 1838 responded to US Highway 83 South of Leakey for loose livestock 10/31/2017 @ 818 responded to Nueces Canyon Elementary for a run-away student 11/1/2017 @ 1451 responded to Ranch Road 337 East of Camp Wood for an agency assist NCVFD
11/2/2017 @ 1055 responded to Ranch Road 1120 South of Leakey for loose live stock 1357 responded to Ranch Road 337 East of Camp Wood for an agency assist NCVFD 11/4/2017 @ 2236 responded to Get-n-Go in Camp Wood for a motor vehicle accident
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DETAINER LIST
REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WANTED PERSONS AND FUGITIVES
McMahan, Khristy Anne, 49 W/F Theft of Property => $100 <$750 Theft of Property => $100 <$750 5/9/2017, Texas Department of Criminal Justice Frenzel, Devon, 22 W/M, Violation of Probation - Aggravated Assault Causing Bodily Injury w/ a Deadly Weapon 5/16/2017, Uvalde County Jail, Texas 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
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.
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
McAlpine, Theodore Violation of Probation Deadly Conduct, District 8/15/2017, SAFPF Bandera Rivas-Rocha, Juanita Violation of Probation Burglary of a Habitation District, 8/25/2017 6 YRS TDCJ, 10/13/2017 Bandera
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 Schultz, Brittany Marie Display Fictitious License Plate, County, 10/27/2017 Edwards Torres,Genaro F Terrorist Threat of Family / Household, County, 10/31/2017 Bandera
THE HILL COUNTRY HERALD WILL NOT PUBLISH THE WEEKS OF NOVEMBER 22ND AND DECEMBER 27TH, 2017.
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Felony Warrant Amelia Denise Dustin DOB 05-15-1981 Bond Forfeiture
Securing document by deception – 1 Warrant
Ashley Falcon DOB 02-25-1992 Assault causing bodily injury – 1 Warrant
Gerald J. Jones DOB 09-22-1962 VOP – Criminal Mischief – 1 Warrant
Capias Pro-Fine (Subjects CAN MAKE PAYOFF by contacting our office with cash, cashier’s check, or money order)
Jose A. Cruz-Rodriguez DOB 02-16-1985 Possession of Marijuana – 1 Warrant
William Leslie Evans DOB 01-06-1985 Numerous citations – 6 Warrants
Juan A. Estrada AKA “Juanito” DOB 10-22-1992 Numerous citations – 6 Warrants
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GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS City of Leakey Mayor: Harry Schneemann Secretary: Dee Dee Wally Office: 830-232-6757 Fax: 830-232-6775 Councilmen: Ken Auld • Roel Gonzalez• Carl Jensen Frankie DeLeon • Bob Bowers Leakey Volunteer Fire Dept.830-232-4005 Frio Canyon EMS, Inc.830-232-5299 City of Camp Wood Mayor: Jesse Chavez Office: 830-597-2265 Fax: 830-597-5365 email:cityhall@swtexas.net Aldermen: 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, Garry Merritt 830-232-5304 Real County Attorney, Bobby Jack Rushing 830-232-6461 County/District Clerk, Jennifer Manchester 830-232-5202 Justice of the Peace Dianne Rogers: 830-232-6630 Justice of the Peace VACANT: 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 Michael Mann 830-232-6248 Real County Public Library 830-232-5199 Camp Wood Public Library 830-597-3208 Real County Commissioners: Precinct #1: Manuel Rubio Pct.#2: Bryan Shackelford Pct. #3:Raymon Ybarra Pct.#4: Joe W. Connell, Sr. Real Edwards Conservation & Reclamation District PO Box 807 . Camp Wood, Texas 78833 (830) 597-3322 office Fax (830) 597-3320 recrd@swtexas.net email Roland Trees, Board President Joel Pigg, General Manager
Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Peggy Sue Clepper, Deceased, were issued on October 17, 2017, in Cause No. 20171237-PR, pending in the County Court of Real County, Texas, to: Mary Kathleen McCullough. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: Mary Kathleen McCullough 2709 Asbury Street Brownwood, Texas 76801 DATED the 6th day of November, 2017. /s/ Michael L. Smith Michael L. Smith Attorney for Mary Kathleen McCullough State Bar No.: 24072349 309 N. Fisk Brownwood, Texas 76801 Telephone: (325) 646-2821 Facsimile: (325) 643-3105 E-mail: msmith@haynesfirm.com
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Alexander Daniel Auld, Jr., Deceased, were issued on October 16, 2017, in Cause No. 2017-1236PR, pending in the County Court of Real County, Texas, to: Lorna Couch Auld. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. Lorna Couch Auld, c/o Irwin Zucker, attorney for Lorna Couch Auld, 17806 IH-10 W, Ste 300, San Antonio, Texas 78257 DATED the 31st day of October, 2017. Irwin D. Zucker Irwin Zucker Law, PC 17806 IH-10 W., Ste 300 San Antonio, Texas 78257 Tel: (210) 819-7330 Cel: (210) 884-3434 Fax: (210) 819-7501 www.izuckerlaw.com
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World War II Made Me He offered her a brass ring. Not at all impressed and thoroughly disgusted, she decided to get out of tiny Utopia and see the world. She joined the WAAC’s on December 17, 1942. She was sent to Camp Lee, Virginia. Popular because of her Texas accent, she found favor with her companions in the service. She was quickly nicknamed “Elmer”, “Tex”, and “D’Lean”, depending on who you asked. She met Bill and he was captivated by this little Texas gal. As she progressed through exercises, marching, and drills, she had trouble and often fell. Sent to the camp infirmary, the doctor quizzed her about her childhood. Did she recall, or had she ever had a long period when she was ill? Yes, she told him. At age 6, she had been sick, missed a lot of school. As tests came in, she learned that the sickness that she had had was polio. Since she could not serve in the service, she was discharged August 14, 1943. When Bill discovered he was about to lose the love of his life, he asked her to marry him. She accepted. The two of them went to Utopia as soon as Bill could arrange to
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go on leave, where he met her family. They were married on September 11, 1943, in the First Methodist Church in Uvalde, Texas, by Reverend J. Troy Hickman. Witnesses were her sister, Tina Boultinghouse, and her niece, Martha Lou McRae. Bill had to go back to the service soon after. I came into this life nine months and nine days after that. Bill served in the Pacific and his medals were the Asiatic Pacific Campaign with four Bronze Stars, the Philippian Liberation with one Bronze Star, and a Good Conduct Medal. Records show that he had Typhus, but I recall his bouts with Malaria. Mother would bathe him in ice water to cool down his fevers, the cure at that time. The back of his neck bore the scars of Jungle Rot. After World War II, and because of his never being able to get a driver’s license in the State of New Hampshire, they made their home in Texas. After a short while, Bill “Daddy” got a job with the Texas Highway Department, now the Department of Transportation, in Uvalde, where they made their home. Mother was a housewife and my early memories are of them fighting late
at night. He wanted to go out drinking and she was dead set against it. As time went on, she won. Daddy joined American Legion Post 56 in Uvalde. They held a dance and he was to deposit the money. He put it in a new account at the bank under the name of Dance Money. The next day, we went to New Hampshire to meet his folks. When we got back, he found out that his fellow veterans thought that he had used the money to pay for their vacation. It was then that he decided that he did not need to belong to the American Legion after all. He told them where the money was and never looked back. At the age of 56, Daddy retired from the Department of Transportation. He and Mother had a good life. They are survived by three children: myself and I live in Sabinal, my sister Martha Morris of El Paso, and John Chamberlin of Kerrville; four grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren, all of whom live in Texas at this time.
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Go to Normandy where man after American man stormed the beach, even as the one in front of him was shot to pieces … the very sea stained with American blood. Imagine your fellow players as your dead brothers in arms. Then take a knee. Take a knee in the sweat soaked jungles of Vietnam. Over 60,000 Americans died in those jungles. There was no playbook or million-dollar contracts for doing their job, but they understood what our flag represented. When they came home, they were protested by their fellow Americans. Then take a knee while they spit on you. Take another knee in the blood drenched sands of Fallujah in 110-degree heat. Trade in your pads doe a Kevlar helmet and battle dress … You’ll need to stay hydrated but there won’t be anyone to squirt Gatorade into your mouth. You’re on your own. And watch out for those IED’s when you take a knee. There’s a lot of places to take a knee. Americans have given their lives all over the world. When you use the banner under
which they fought as a source for your protest, you dishonor the memories of those who bled for the very freedoms you have. That’s what the red stripes mean. It represents the blood of those who spilled a sea of it defending your liberty. So, while you’re on your knee, pray for those that came before you, not on a manicured lawn striped and printed with numbers to announce every inch of ground taken … but on nameless hills and bloodied beaches and sweltering forests and bitter, cold mountains … every inch marked by an American life lost serving that flag you protest. No cheerleaders, no announcers, no coaches, no fans … just American men and women … on the land, air and sea delivering the real fight against those who chose to harm us … blazing a path so you would have the opportunity to dishonor their service by “taking a knee.” You have no clue what it took to get you where you are … but your “protest” is duly noted. Not only is it disgraceful to a nation,
it points to your ingratitude for those who chose to defend you under that banner that will still wave long after your stats and jersey are forgotten… If you really feel the need to take a knee, come with me to church on Sunday and we’ll both kneel before Almighty God. We’ll thank him for preserving this country for as long as He has. We’ll beg forgiveness for both of our ingratitude for all He has provided us. We’ll appeal to Him for understanding and wisdom. We’ll pray for liberty and justice for all … because He is the one who provides those things. But there will be no protest. There will only be gratitude for His provision and a plea for His continued grace and mercy on the land of the free and the home of the brave. May He continue to Bless America, the ignorant and selfish sinners we all are. What an incredible gift he has given us! GOD BLESS AMERICA!” Reprinted with Permission from The Dam Good Times Newspaper, P O Box 14, Kemah Texas 77565.
Veterans Day Celebration
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“Veterans Day Celebration” Date: November 10, 2017 Time: 9:15 a.m. Where: Leakey Gym
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Girls State Cross Country
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By Coach Toby Kramer
Saturday, Nov. 4th it was the best of the best lined up and ready to run at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock, Texas. The Lady Panthers out in Box 20 were fired up and ready. The starter gave the command, the gun fired, and the State Championship race began. It was a massive mob of over 140 runners racing off the starting line down the first 100 meters of the course. The first turn thinned out the crowd and the runners set in to their paces. It was an awesome day to race and the Lady Panthers represented well. The team brought home 14th place overall with several girls running their personal best for the season. Placing 28th with a PR of 13:03 was Paige Elliott, Leslie Taylor came in 82nd with a time of 14:09, Layne Hicks ran a personal best of 14:30 in 99th place, Megan Sifuentes came in 109th place with her personal best of 14:42, Nataliah DeLeon ran in 119th place with a time of 14:52, Amanda White L to R: Nataliah DeLeon, Megan Sifuentes, Paige Elliott, Payton Nevarez, Coach Toby Kramer, Layne Hicks, Leslie Taylor, Amanda White finished out her season in 148th place with a time of 17:28 closely followed 17:39. I am very proud of these girls they paid off. A great close to a great season! by Payton Nevarez in 149th with a time of worked hard all season long and their efforts
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This was the last opportunity for competing at the state level for our Juniors and Seniors, as state level marching competitions are held every other year. Congratulations to all of the students, parents, volunteers, and community members that made this chance to perform at state possible.
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SABINAL HAPPENINGS
Sabinal Band and Game
Heading for the Alamo Dome and State, this was an exciting time for our award winning band. Their performance during Friday night’s football game at half time against San Antonio’s Brooks Academy was flawless. The band placed 16th in 2A competition and we could not be prouder of them. We are certain the drive and determination shown by this band will see them to many more competitions. The football game was overwhelmingly Yellowjackets all the way. Next week, the game will be held in Mason.
Blood Drive
On Thursday, November 16, the Red Cross will have a bus in the parking lot of Sabinal High School from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact Cecilia Reyes at 988-2436 for more information.
FFA Compete
On Tuesday, the FFA Chapter travelled to Carrolton for practice and today they are competing at Medina Valley.
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The Sabinal EMS are holding a sausage plate sale on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. under the Verstuyft building.
Veteran’s Day
Tomorrow at 1 p.m., flags are to be placed on the graves of all our veterans. The placing of the flags is a big job and Eddie McKinney would like more volunteers to help in this very meaningful task. Just show up and he will be glad to have you help.
Wednesday Night Bible Study at 6 p.m.; Operation Christmas Child Collection Week November 13 through 20; the Community Thanksgiving Service on November 19 at 7 p.m. in the Annex; and the final day to order poinsettias is also the 19th. Contact person is Anita Herndon.
Church of Christ
On Sunday, a carpool from the church to Knippa followed the morning service. A member of that church treated them to lunch and the Knippa Church of Christ then came to Sabinal to pack boxes for Operation Christmas Child.
First Baptist
On Sunday, Modine Horton and Brother Monty Benson provided the music for the congregation. The Gideons were on hand to explain about their program. Members from the church travelled to Rocksprings for the Baptist Men’s Fellowship on Saturday. Coming up is a big party and a chance for kids to help pack the Operation Christmas Child boxes. There will be hot dogs ready for you this Saturday beginning at 11 a.m. and a chance to help other kids have a very meaningful Christmas. Show up and have a great time helping others.
First United Methodist
A large crowd was on hand for the funeral of Roberta Ivy Keeble on Saturday. A meal was served for the family following the service. Coming from Utopia, all male group “God’s Scrap Iron” sang on Saturday night.
Community Choir
Practice has been going for some time now and the presentation to the community will be held on December 10 at 7 p.m. Under the direction of Steven Henry, this promises to be a very special night. It will be held at First Baptist Church in the sanctuary.
The singing was excellent and a love offering was given to help hurricane victims. Guest musician Barbara Dillahunty provided the music for the congregation. All Saints was remembered this Sunday. On November 19, there will be a sandwich lunch and those who want to ready the church with decorations for the Christmas season are invited to attend and stay to ready the church for the Birthday of our Lord. An Advent Study will be held beginning November 26 at 9:45 a.m. It is for all ages. On Tuesday, November 28 beginning at 6:30 p.m., Advent by Candlelight will be held. This is a celebration of the season and for women only. Contact person is Amy Luhrs at 325-212-6746. On December 10, at 5:30 p.m. there will be a children and youth Christmas Celebration Sunday.
St. Patrick’s Catholic
November is the month of All Souls. Flowers were placed on the altar by George and Jessica Gonzales. They are proud of their new grandson, Ezekiel, and with new life in the Church, this means that the Church is indeed growing. Tamales are going to be prepared and volunteers are needed to help. Maria Banda at 988-2557 will be glad to have your help or to take orders for tamales. They will be available for pick up on Sunday, December 17 from noon to 3 p.m. Proceeds are going for the needs of the Church. Thanksgiving Day Mass will be held November 23 at 9 a.m. at St. Patrick’s.
T.E.A.M. Focus
Special this coming Sunday at The Lounge, South African missionary, song writer, and singer Hansie Steyn will be preaching. In his ministry, healings happen, miracles abound, and salvation will occur. Be sure if you can to be there. The address is 412 N. Center Street, and for more information, the phone number to call is 830-261-6373.
Central Christian
Opening the service, Colleen Casburn read from the Book of Galatians. In place of song leader Jim Phillips, Senior Elder Charles Story lead the singing. Upcoming events are the
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Born on July 24, 1924, Santiago Hernandez Esparza, eldest son of Gabriel and Manuela Esparza, was a straight A student, a football running back, and in the 11th grade when he got drafted, January 1942. By January 22, 1944, he was trained as a Paratrooper, assigned to B Company, 505 Infantry Airborne Regiment, 82 Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He was dropped off with the 82 U S Airborne Division near Nijmegen. The British 1 Airborne Division had been dropped of at Arnhem on September 17, 1944, and were taken prisoner near Arnhem bridge. German prisoner, Major Tony Hibbert jumped off a lorry and joined the Dutch Resistance in the village of Brummen. From there he located escapees, including Captain W. H. “Chippy” Robinson. In September, 1944, Private First Class Esparza had been captured near Grave and was in route to the prisoner-of-war camp in Emmerich, Germany, along with several others, and had jumped off a train in Germany along with three Russians. They met up with the British First Airborne in Ede and volunteered to escape with Captain W. H. “Chippy” Robinson. Santiago proved to be resourceful, fearless, and courageous. They moved from hiding place to hiding place with the aid of the Dutch and Major Hibbert. Santiago was the only American, the rest were British. They were
led by Jan Peelen, their Dutch guide and had to be absolutely silent. They were right in the middle of the German front line positions. The final 300 yards, the men had to crawl on their bellies through an open field under the guns of the most forward German outpost until they were at the river. There they were able to regroup into a fighting formation and advanced westwards along the north bank. Met with fire from the Germans twice, surprisingly, the Germans pulled back. This was on October 22, 1944, code name “Pegasus I”. This was the largest successful mass escape of World War II. Leo Heaps, a Canadian officer had rejoined his unit, and he was waiting on the North bank of the river when he heard a strange sound, the sound of rustling grass. It was determined that there were 130 escapees climbing to safety. However, the three Russians were no longer with the men. After that Santiago joined his unit back at Nijmegen. He was killed in action on December 23, 1944, near Mont, Belgium, and was buried at Henri Chapelle National Monument and Cemetery, Belgium. His remains were moved to the Catholic Cemetery in Uvalde, Texas, in January, 1948. He was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously January 15, 1945. On May 31, 2004, a presentation of his high school diploma was awarded to Martha Reyes in honor of Uncle Santiago Esparza during the Memorial Day Celebration. In August 1984, the Esparzas got an invitation addressed to their deceased son to attend the “Pegasus I” 40 year reunion September 23, 1984 at Renkum, Holland. Through this letter, the Dutch learned of his death. This led to the family discovering how very much of a hero Santiago had been. The last “Pegasus I” reunion was held in 2015 with escapees and their families meeting with the over 400 Dutch people who helped them.
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THANKSGIVING DAY DINNER
MEETING NOTICE Monday, November 27th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Real County Courthouse Leakey, Texas to provide our briefing, obtain your feedback, and answer any questions you may have about the studies
The Joy Sunday School Class is sponsoring a COMMUNITY- wide Thanksgiving Day dinner.
The event is to be held at the United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall on Thanksgiving Day and ALL are invited. Doors open at noon and dinner will be served at 1pm. The Sunday School Class will provide Turkey and Ham for all. If you wish to provide side dishes and/or desserts, feel free to do so! It is NOT required! So if you wish to share a traditional Thanksgiving Day meal, please consider this opportunity. Perhaps, you are not traveling this year, or you are having a crowd (family or friends) and you do not wish to serve a giant meal, or you are not having any one visiting this year, here is another option. If you have questions or are interested in this dinner, please call JIM OR PATTI ARMSTRONG at 830-232-5809 so we are able to plan for the size of the dinner.
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Dub’s Corner Suttle and Associates was a fun place to work in the summer of 1990. We occupied most of the eighth floor of the Lincoln Center Building which is located to the immediate northwest of the intersection of Loop 410 and Interstate 10, in the northwest portion of San Antonio, Texas. There were 31 of us in all. My staff consisted of myself along with four others that hailed from Leakey, while the rest were from San Antonio. The Lincoln Center is an atrium building, meaning that all floors wrapped around a central landscaped atrium that was beautiful. There were no bathrooms in the individual suites. They were all centrally located along the interior of the building near the elevators. This meant that there were no windows in the bathrooms, and if you turned the lights off, it was pitch black. Russell and I were drinking coffee in my office as we did every morning when we noticed an associate we called “Brave Dave” walk out the door headed to the men’s room with a cup of coffee in one hand and the newspaper in the other. This was his morning ritual. When he disappeared behind the solid wooden bathroom door, Russell looked at me with a gleam in his eye and a grin on his face. I knew what he wanted to do before he said it. I said “go for it”! He practically ran down the hall to his office and came back with a string of firecrackers left over from the 4th of July celebration in Leakey. It took only a few heartbeats for him to step across the hall, open the door, call out for Dave who responded Yo! Russell lit the fuse, threw the firecrackers in, turned off the light, and closed the door. Dave was sitting on the throne in the dark when all hell broke loose. Everyone in the building was rolling in the
floor when Dave nearly broke the door down a few seconds later with his pants down around his knees. This was just one of the many times that Russell made our days in that building a little lighter. For example, two weeks later, Russell is sitting in my office drinking coffee when again we see “Brave Dave” heading across the hall with coffee in hand and the paper under his arm. Once more, he didn’t have to ask. This time when he called out for Dave the response from inside the door was simply a weak “oh no!!!!!” The end result was even more laughter
when once again he emerged virtually pants less. Now if it had been anyone else besides Russell, Brave Dave would have considered shooting him, but Russell was the kind of guy that you just couldn’t get mad at. Russell was my cousin. He couldn’t help that because you can’t control who your relatives are, but we chose to be friends, and that made all the difference. He came to me in 1988 wanting to learn the appraisal business. I didn’t even have to think about it and hired him immediately. He was a quick study with a quick wit, and he learned the residential portion of my business in a very short span of time, becoming my right-hand man in that department. I enjoyed our morning ritual of drinking coffee and listen-
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ing to his stories about his social life, which at that time revolved around the bars and night clubs in the area. Russell was single, strikingly handsome, and had the personality to go along with it. I think that all the ladies in Leakey that knew him would agree with my assessment. He had a dark complexion with striking bright blue eyes. He liked to dance and he never met a stranger. I can say that the ladies in San Antonio found themselves powerless to resist him. But Russell was taken, of his own doing. He had fallen head over heels for a member of our support staff. This beautiful young lady returned his affection, but she was in the process of going through a long and bitter divorce situation that involved a young daughter whose welfare required her utmost consideration. Russell and the lady were inseparable for a long period of time, and plans for the future were being made. Accordingly, it broke his young heart when at the last minute she made the decision to give the marriage one more try for the baby’s sake. She made the decision that was best for her at the time, and no one blamed her, not even Russell. I know that he still loves her, and I really believe that she has never stopped loving him. It was just one of those unfortunate relationships. I know that I love them both. Russell was always the first man to the office in the morning. I could count on him to have the coffee ready when I got there. So, I was surprised when I arrived at the office at 8 AM on Monday morning and the office was still locked up. I made coffee and waited for the others to arrive. Everyone started filtering in around half past eight, but no Russell. I just thought that he must have had an early
appointment to inspect some property and that he would be in later. I went on about my business and was surprised when I received a call from Pete Boren, his Dad, around 10:30 in the morning. Pete was distressed. It seems that Russell was supposed to be at home in Leakey on Saturday for a birthday party for his nieces. He was a no show, which was entirely out of character for Russell. He doted on those little girls. When I explained to Pete that Russell had not shown up for work today either, he became even more concerned, asking me to look for him. He asked me how long I would be at work today. I responded, “until I find him”. To make a long story short, I did find him around 10 PM that evening. He was at the morgue. It seems that Russell had suffered from an aneurism in his brain while he was inspecting a house early Saturday morning. He passed away in the house and was not found until the owners returned late that night. He was taken to the morgue with all kinds of identification on his person, but no one bothered to call his office or anyone else. We had to be private eyes to find him. But that’s another story. Like I said earlier, we can’t choose our relatives, but if I could, I would have chosen Russell to be a brother as opposed to my cousin. That being said, I am blessed that he chose me to be his friend. His passing took all the laughter from our office and broke our hearts. In fact, I’m sure that his passing broke many a heart, and left a void that will never be filled. Rest in Peace, Russell, know that you made the world a better place. Dub
7th Annual Barksdale Community Thanksgiving “The Tradition Lives On” by Lee Sweeten
For the last six years Angel Wings Cafe along with myself and a few other local residents have sponsored a Community Thanksgiving in Barksdale on Thanksgiving Day (this year Thursday November 23rd) and each year approximately 60 to 90 people come together to enjoy a great meal and the friendship of the Community. Some times it was held at Angel Wings Cafe and some years it was held at the Mary B Powers Hall. Yet it never seems to matter where it was, as the community and area always come together to enjoy a good time with great food and friendship. So yes of course, there will be a 7th Annual Barksdale Community Thanksgiving and once again this year the event will be held at the Angel Wings Cafe in Beautiful Downtown Barksdale, Texas.
While this is called a “Barksdale Community Thanksgiving,” it is an area wide event and is open to all who wish to join us in keeping our Community tradition alive. Simply stated, if you are in the area, then you are welcome to join us. Turkey and Dressing along with Ham will be furnished however there is a need for side dishes such as sweet potatoes, beans, bread, desserts and so on. . So, if possible, we would appreciate that those attending bring a covered dish to share. However, if you cannot don’t worry there will be plenty for all. If you have no plans for Thanksgiving and would like to enjoy a community wide fellowship along with some great food, why not join us as we give thanks for all our blessings as individuals, communities and of course as a nation?
Lunch will be served around 1:00 PM. Bring family and/or friends and of a covered dish if possible What a great occasion to renew old friendships and establish new ones and of course keep our community tradition alive. As is my norm, I always close with a quote. So what better way to end and article about Thanksgiving than with a quote from John Clayton who said, “Thanksgiving is a time when the world gets to see just how blessed and how workable the Christian system is. The emphasis is not on giving or buying, but on being thankful and expressing that appreciation to God and to one another.” For more information contact Judi Koehne at (830) 234-3240 or Lee Sweeten at (210) 912-8481 or email burrogone@yahoo.com.
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Dr. Walter (with hand on her hip) directing the mission excavation.
REAL COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION MEETING DR. TAMRA WALTER, GUEST SPEAKER The Real County Historical Commission will be meeting Saturday, November 18, at 2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. in Camp Wood at the Senior Citizens Activity Center at 201 Fourth Street, across the street from the Camp Wood Fire Department. Our meetings are open to the public, and everyone is welcome to join us. If you missed the 2017 Texas Tech and Texas Archeology Field School excavation of the Mission San Lorenzo de la Santa Cruz in Camp Wood this past summer, you will want to attend this meeting. We are excited to have Dr. Tamra Walter as our guest speaker and presenter. She is the director of archeological investigations at the Mission San Lorenzo and will be returning summer 2018 to continue the archeological work with students from TTU and Texas Archeology Society field school participants. About returning, Dr. Walter said, “While we accomplished a great deal this summer, we still have more work to do! In addition to expanding excavations at the mission, we are looking forward to exploring new areas for survey and recording newly discovered archaeological sites. We can build upon the 2017 season’s investigations and move one step closer to revitalizing this important mission site.” Please join us November 18 to hear about this past summer’s excavation and plans for the future for Mission San Lorenzo. See you all there!
Veterans Invited to Attend Friday, November 80 is an important day here at Nueces Canyon Junior High and High School! It is when we will be celebrating Veterans Day. We will have our annual Veterans Day Assembly that morning at 10:00 a.m. in the high school gym. If you have a family member that is a veteran or currently serving, and you would like a photo of them to be included in the program, please bring it to the Junior High & High School Office as soon as possible. We would like to invite all veterans and community members from the Nueces Canyon area to attend this assembly as our honored quests.
SA Food Bank Distribution at Leakey School 9:30AM on Saturday, November 11, 2017
Real County GOP Filing Party Saturday 11/11/17 @ 12 - 4 PM Leakey Nutrition Center 420 W Ranch Road 337 Leakey, TX
PUBLIC NOTICE THE REAL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY LEAKEY WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2017 FOR MAINTENANCE WORK/HVAC INSTALLMENT. THANK YOU… COME VISIT SOON!
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LOTS Property 01 : 9.3 ac. Views, underground elec., city water and sensible restrictions. Borders a large ranch. Owner/Broker. $99,900 PENDING Property 08: Wooded residential lot in Canyon Oaks. Frio River access + hillside and valley views. Water & elec available. $56,000 Property 14: 1+ acre lot in Canyon Oaks—Concan. Hilltop/views + gorgeous river access park. Water/elec. avail. Rentals OK. $49,000 Property 30: Valley Vista Lot 67 is 1+ acre. Community pool & clubhouse. All utilities. VIEWS for miles. Backs to greenbelt $39,500 Property 31: Lot 3 in Valley Vista is 4.4 useable acres. All utilities + use of community pool and clubhouse. $55,500 Property 32: Lot 36 in Valley Vista has stunning easterly views. 1+ acre. All utilities + use of community pool and clubhouse. $49,500 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. $118,000 Property 35: 5.16 ac. just west of Leakey. Gated, city water, paved roads, underground electric. See Old Baldy from here! $69,900 REDUCED NEWProperty 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 NEWProperty 46: Million $$ views from this very buildable hilltop lot in Canyon Oaks—Concan. Water/elec available. Frio access. $88,000 Property 52: 5+ ac West of Leakey. Fronts on John Buchanan Rd. Bldg. site faces east and is ready to go! $52,500 NEWProperty 53: Lot 82, 7.7 acres in Canyon Oaks Unit 4. Water & elec available. Great views & river access! Addtl. Acreage avail. $149,000 NEWProperty 54: Lot 83, 16.6 acres Canyon Oaks Unit 4. Water & elec available. Great views & river access! Addtl. Acreage avail. $149,000 NEWProperty 55: Lot 84, 11 acres in Canyon Oaks Unit 4. Water & elec available. Great views & river access! Addtl. Acreage avail. $109,000 NEWProperty 56: Lot 85A, 6 acres in Canyon Oaks Unit 4. Water & elec available. Great views & river access! Addtl. Acreage avail. $98,000 NEWProperty 57: Lot 85B, 4 acres in Canyon Oaks Unit 4. Water & elec available. Great views & river access! Addtl. Acreage avail. $49,000
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NEWProperty 16: 36 acres in Spring Country Ranch. Wooded w/deep draws & dry creek. ~1 mile from spring fed pond/park area. $101,920 NEWProperty 17: 33 acres in Spring Country Ranch. 4x4 required. Borders large ranch to the south. No utilities! $84,125 Property 07: 15 acres in Concan w/Hwy. 127 frontage. Small hunter’s cabin. No utilities but elec. is close. $103,569 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. Ag. Exempt. $179,000 REDUCED Property 15: 82+ ac w/deep soil, big live oaks, native grasses & minimal cedar. Water & elec. High fenced $230,000 REDUCED Property 25 : RR336 north of Leakey. 17+ acs. West prong of the Frio River on eastern boundary. Owner/Agent $222,000 Property 29 : 170 acs. +/- WILL DIVIDE Hwy. 337W frontage. Views for miles! $3900 per acre REDUCED Property 38: 24+/- ac hunting tract at the back of Rancho Real. Borders large ranch. Very gamey... pics on website! $69,890 REDUCED Property 40: 17.6 acres w/Frio frontage! Close to Leakey. Several building sites. Electricity nearby. $230,000 Property 41: Nice 52 acre place with a spacious 2BD/2BA home located halfway between Uvalde & Camp Wood. $275,000 REDUCED Property 46: Between Leakey & Camp Wood is 28+ ac. ready for hunting, camping and enjoying the views! Elec close. $90,000 REDUCED Property 48: 6+ acres with water & electricity available! Ag. val, water/elec. available, fenced 2 sides. Views & oak trees! $78,000 PENDING Property 49: 9+ ac. 3 miles north or Leakey. Ag. valuation, water/elec. available, fenced 2 sides. Views & oak trees! $117,000 Property 50: 16.5 ac. +/- north of Leakey. Perimeter fenced, Ag. valuation, water/elec. available. Will divide (see above). $179,000 Property 51: 37.23 acres. w/Hwy. 41 frontage. Fairview Ranch. Water well & electricity. Addtl. acreage available. $137,751
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HOMEMADE BREAD TASTING Come by Bear’s Market on November 11 between 11:00am and 1:00pm for tasting some of my more popular breads. I’ve been baking bread for several years for family and friends and have decided to offer my breads to our local community. I will be featuring the following breads at the tasting: Rye, Jalapeno Cheese, Bacon/Onion and Pumpkin Bread. I will be available to take orders for almost any type of bread including glutenfree. For more information please contact Anne Mauel at amauel@hctc.net or 830-232-4442. Jalapeno Cheese Bread
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Wednesday, November 8, 2017
O B I T U A R I E S Roberta Jane Keeble
Billy Joe Brice
Gus Dee Wheat
(July 3, 1945 - October 6, 2017)
(October 06, 1931 - November 06, 2017)
(November 09, 1927 - November 01, 2017)
Roberta Jane (Ivy) Keeble, 72, died on Oct. 6, 2017 in Uvalde. A memorial service was held on Nov. 4, 2017, at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Sabinal. Anyone attending is encouraged to wear colorful clothing or jewelry, if they are comfortable doing so, to honor the life aesthetic and memory of a vivid woman. She was born July 3, 1945, in Sabinal to Ethel Roberta (Garrett) and Morris Ivy. An only child for the first four years of her life, she enjoyed being her mother’s helper. She loved her three siblings when they arrived, and did her best to nurture and encourage them. She loved to read, and had a life-long love of poetry and music. While other children were outside playing, riding horses, and climbing trees, she was inside reading a book. An intelligent child, she did well in school.0 She was known to try every new hair style that ever came out, from sporting an Afro to a nearly shaved head. Always open to new ideas and change, she dyed her hair every color including blonde, brunette and red - and on one memorable occasion, purple. And purple wasn’t popular then. Through the years she acquired the nicknames of Bobbie and Bert. After graduating from Sabinal High School in 1963, she attended Southwest Texas Junior College in Uvalde, and worked at the Wagon Wheel Cafe in Sabinal. She spoke fondly of - and told funny stories from - her time working as a waitress there. When her mother became ill she quit working to help care for her family. She married Walter Donelson “Don” Keeble Jr. on June 13, 1979, on the steps of the Uvalde County Courthouse. She was a member of the First Baptist Church until marriage, then joined the First United Methodist Church of Sabinal. After she and her husband had a daughter, she stayed home and took care of her family. She enjoyed the constant flow of friends and relatives through her home, always ready to offer food and comfort at a moments notice. She loved animals deeply, and cared for many over her lifetime. She was short but dynamic, and always strongly insisted she was about two inches taller than her measured height. She loved vibrant colored clothing, statement jewelry, and big hair. She went back to school in her 60s, attending classes at Southwest Texas Junior College once again, and being inducted into the Eta Beta chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society alongside her daughter. Keeble adored mothering younger classmates, and her nurturing nature and positivity shone through every action she took throughout her life. In her later years she learned to use an iPad, and spent many happy hours on music or video applications playing music and reading eBooks. She happily survived on a diet consisting largely of bacon cheeseburgers, Cokes, and the occasional salad her daughter insisted upon. Keeble was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. She is survived by one daughter, Julye Keeble of Uvalde; one brother, Lannie Ivy of Sabinal; two sisters, Marsha Ivy and Billie Ivy, both of San Antonio; two nephews, Justin Ivy of San Antonio and Lucas Ivy and wife, Kathryn, of Lake Hills; one niece, Stephanie O’Neill and husband, Patrick, of San Antonio; one great-nephew, Angel Mendez; one great-niece, Courtney Ivy; and numerous cousins, other relatives and dear friends; as well as several beloved pets. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Humane Society of Uvalde, P.O. Box 1650, Uvalde, TX 78802.
Billy Joe Brice of Leakey passed away Monday, November 6, 2017, in San Antonio, Texas. He was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on October 6, 1931. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, November 11, 2017, at Frio Canyon Baptist Church in Leakey, Texas. Burial will follow in the Leakey Floral Cemetery. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfun eralhomes.net Arrangements under the special care of Nelson Funeral Home, Leakey, Texas. A full obituary will be in next week’s paper.
Gus Dee Wheat, Jr., 89 of San Angelo, Texas passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017, at Baptist Retirement Community. Gus D, as he was known by friends and family, was born on November 9, 1927, to Gus Dee and Ora Francis Wheat in Sutton County. He was raised near Rocksprings on the Wheat Ranch, where he lived with his parents until his mother passed away. Gus was a longtime resident of Baptist Retirement Community in San Angelo. He spent the last 32 years of his life at Baptist in the care of the many loving, compassionate and kind caregivers who cared for Gus like family. Gus loved everything Texas A&M, he adored his mother and enjoyed outings to the Wheat Ranch. He was preceded in death by his parents, and longtime guardian Terry McMillan. Gus is survived by his sister, Frances W. Hill; nephew, Joseph Hill; niece, Margaret Henderson, and guardian, Ty McMillan. Gus was also survived by the loving caregivers of Baptist Retirement Community. Graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 9th, 2017, at the Rocksprings Cemetery, with Dwight Faulk officiating. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net Arrangements under the special care of Nelson Funeral Home, Rocksprings, Texas.
Margaret Rose Gilmore
(January 19, 1943 - October 27, 2017) After a brave fight with cancer, MARGARET ROSE “Bud” (Keogh) GILMORE of Nashville, TN, died peacefully on October 27, 2017 at Alive Hospice of Nashville. Born January 19, 1943, she is predeceased by her parents, Bernard J. Keogh and Margaret Mason Keogh, niece, Jennifer Hurley Jones. Margaret had her career with Home Interiors & Gifts for over 25 years and volunteered her time serving such organizations as Birthright of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Ladies of Charity, Nashville and Real County Public Library in Leakey, Texas. In her free time, she enjoyed sewing, quilting and spending quality time with friends and family. Margaret is survived by her son, Joseph Howard Gilmore, III (Rachel) and daughter Gretchen Gilmore Eason (Edward), her sisters, Bernadine Schebler (Don) and Bernadette Lorenz (William) of Davenport, Iowa, Ann Hurley and Elizabeth Kieffer both of Nashville. She also leaves nine grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral will be held at 10:00 AM, November 8th at St. Edward Catholic Church in Nashville. Visitation to follow at the church. The family requests donations be made to Alive Hospice, who so lovingly cared for Margaret through her illness. Checks payable to Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson St., Nashville, TN 37203
Lora B. Garrison
(March 25, 1926 - November 5, 2017) Our Dear Adventurous, Kindhearted, Never Met a Stranger, Momma B, BB , Lora B. Garrison passed peacefully from this earth into her dear Roger’s arms on Nov.5th. Funeral will be 1pm Thursday Nov.9, at Utopia Methodist Church. No flowers please. In lieu of flowers Donations can be given to places mom requested. Will post that info later. Momma B was very specific; “No tent (unless raining) I want an open sky & shade from the Oak trees. No fake grass.” And she listed songs she wanted, and certain people to sing them (if they were still around). Please Join us in a celebration of her Life! A full obituary will be in next week’s paper.
Letting Go of Hatred and Unforgiveness How much grace does it take to love our enemies? Well, that is a good question. Tragedies are happening all around us and it’s true we are very heart-broken and alarmed, but what if one day our family is harmed? I admit that I do not always have the character of Christ when I’m being threatened or provoked to anger. Many times, my first reaction is to retaliate because that’s a strong part of our human nature. I realize that people need to be punished for their terrible acts of violence but the problem within our soul is the temptation to hold unforgiveness against them. Life is filled with challenges and situations that attempt to lure us into bad attitudes but for the serious Christian, it’s the forgiveness of Christ that can teach us and lead us into the peace that passes all understanding. When we fall into a negative mind-set, our joy
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
(which is our spiritual strength), evaporates and we become weak and discouraged. Anger and the desire for revenge can emotionally, mentally and spiritually hold us in the bondage of misery. If we allow Ourselves to become weighed down with animosity, our relationship with God suffers which is why it’s so important to not become entangled with resentment and hatred. To those around us, everything may seem fine but inside we are full of anger and contempt. The battle we choose to fight in our conscience is something we want to do because we feel we are justified in our hatred. However, if we continue to embrace the desire for vengeance we are allowing the darkness of sin to control our thoughts and hold our soul hostage to contempt. Sadly, many would rather live in agony, brooding thoughts of hostility instead of releasing them to God and allowing
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Youth Pastor James Jones 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 Willis Adair Cowboy Church in the Nueces River Canyon HWY 55 N @ Angel Wings Cafe’ PO Box 158 Barksdale, TX 78828 (830) 234-3180 or 2345170 5th Sunday 6:30 pm and Every Tuesday @ 6:30 pm United Methodist Church P O Box 417
Jose Javier Venegas
(May 02, 1977 - November 04, 2017) Jose Javier (J.J.) Venegas, Jr., age 40, of Camp Wood, passed away Saturday, November 4th, 2017, in Pecos, Texas. He was born in Rocksprings, Texas on May 2nd, 1977, to Jose Javier Venegas, Sr. and Ermila Hernandez Ruiz. J.J. went to school in Rocksprings, Texas. He married Adriana Coronado on November 27, 2010 in Rocksprings, Texas. He worked as a supervisor for J & J Fencing. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Those left to honor and cherish his memory are his wife, Adriana C. Venegas; children, Jerica J. Venegas, Jacienda J. Venegas, Julisa J. Venegas, Mikey Ibarra, Israel Ibarra, and Joselyn J. Venegas; father, Jose Javier Venegas and wife Debra; mother, Ermila H. Ruiz and husband Santos Ruiz, Jr.; paternal grandparents, Fermin and Agustina Venegas; brothers, Joshua Venegas, Bosley Fuentes; sisters, Delila L. Reyes, Sarie Venegas, Erica M. Venegas, Clarissa Fuentes, Danielle Fuentes, Desiree Oines, Victoria Ruiz; grandchildren, Aurelia Isabella Hernandez and Michael James Saucedo and loved by numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Eduardo and Manuela Hernandez, great-grandmother, Andrea Zapata, Uncles, Rocky Venegas, Eduardo Hernandez, Jr., Everardo Hernandez, and aunt, Rosalinda H. Carabajal. Pallbearers included, Jesse Venegas, Joshua Venegas Roy Perez, Ricky Perez, David Reyes, Jordan Aguilera, Quinton Odom, and Bosley Fuentes. Visitation was held 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 7th, 2017, at Nelson Funeral Chapel, Rocksprings, Texas. Funeral services were held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 8th, 2017, at Promise Land Church in Rocksprings, Texas. Apostle Orlando Venegas and Pastor Fermin Venegas, Jr. officiated, the service. Burial followed in the Rocksprings Cemetery. The family of J.J. wishes to extend our sincere thanks to friends and family near and far. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net. Arrangements under the special care of Nelson Funeral Home, Rocksprings, Texas.
by William F. Holland Jr., DD.,C.ED.D. Minister/Chaplain
Him to execute justice His way. I was called to pray for an elderly gentleman the other day that was near death. He was barely able to understand or communicate because of the heavy doses of morphine. His son was sitting next to the bed and after a while he started to talk about his dad. They were not close and he began to describe a man that was not only harsh and uncaring but actually abusive. I could sense the deep emotional pain as he revealed the sad story of a disappointed and wounded family. The son was a Christian and had been dealing with resentment for years and as he continued to share about forgiveness, amazingly I could see the love and peace of God in his countenance. This type of emotional pain is truly a heavy burden, but If we sincerely ask the Lord to step into our situation, He is the only one who can bring inner healing to our heart and mind. If you watch a toddler you will notice they react to basic 419 N. Market Leakey, TX 78873 experiences of 830.232.6266 hunger, affecPastor: tion, disapRev. Walter Prescher pointment, Adult Sunday School: happiness and 9:30 am Worship: 11:00 am anger but have Children’s Church: not yet learned 11:10 am Wednesday: 5:30 pm, Youth Group, Grades 7-12
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the dangers of being offended. Resentment is one of many attitudes we naturally develop as we grow older and it’s only through inviting Christ to become our Lord and allowing His Word to transform our mind that we can be molded into His way of merciful thinking. God wants us to be open and honest with Him and not suppress these ugly imaginations which can damage our personal relationship with Him. The opportunity to call on Christ is always available as Psalm 46:1 declares, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Holding on to these negative attitudes becomes like a growing infection that can also desensitize us from having sympathy about other people’s pain and caring about their needs. This is a very serious problem because it involves the Christian’s most precious asset – our love. The enemy of our soul will use anything he can to hinder our love and discourage us from praying for others. May we never lose our focus to humbly serve and obey Christ because we are blinded by our own misery. Whatever someone has done to hurt us, may we remember that living in the peace of God’s love and forgiveness is possible. Some may say they will not or cannot forgive but the Bible reminds us in Philippians 4:13, “I can do ALL things through Christ which strengthens me.” To read more articles and stories please visit: billyhollandministries.com
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Wednesday, November 8, 2017 SUTHERLANDS SPRINGS, TX –NBC Multiple people were reported killed after a gunman opened fire in a church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, on Sunday, an official said. A single shooter walked into the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs and opened fire, Wilson County Commissioner Albert Gamez Jr. told NBC News. Gamez said he had spoken to the sheriff and other officials who said there were multiple fatalities and multiple wounded, but it was not immediately clear how many were dead or injured. Several other law enforcement sources familiar with the investigation also said 20+ people had been killed, with as many as 20 injured. The FBI and ATF were headed to the scene, the sources said. The shooter is now “deceased,” Gamez said, taken down by authorities. Carrie Matula, who works at a gas station about 150 yards away from the church, told MSNBC that she heard “semiautomatic gunfire” and looked to see what was going on. “I never thought it would happen here,” Matula added. “This is something that happens in a big city. I would never have thought this would have taken place here. It’s just too tight a community. It doesn’t make sense.”
FRESNO CA—MSN -Two shot, one fatally, outside church in Fresno. The shooter was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after police say he killed his wife and seriously injured her boyfriend outside of St Alphonsus Church in Southwest Fresno. Police say the suspect, 64-yearold Manuel Garcia, waited for services to end before opening fire on his estranged wife, 61-year-old Martha Garcia, and her 51-year-old boyfriend who she went to church with. The woman was killed by the gunfire and the man was taken to the hospital. Police Chief Jerry Dyer said he is listed in critical condition and is not expected to survive. US CLIMATE CHANGE REPORT—MSNBC-The White House has sought to downplay a major climate change report, which was compiled by 13 US federal agencies. The study is at odds with assertions from President Donald Trump and several members of his administration. It says it is “extremely likely” human activity is the “dominant cause” of global warming. A spokesman for the White House said it supported “rigorous scientific analysis
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deutsche Zeitung and shared with the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists and a network of more than 380 journalists in 67 countries. A trove of 13.4 million records exposes ties between Russia and U.S., the secret dealings of the chief fundraiser for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the offshore interests of the queen of England and more than 120 politicians around the world. The leaked documents, dubbed the Paradise Papers, show how deeply the offshore financial system is entangled with the overlapping worlds of political players, private wealth and corporate giants, including Apple, Nike, Uber and other global companies that avoid taxes through increasingly imaginative bookkeeping maneuvers. There is this small group of people who are not equally subject to the laws as the rest of us, and that’s on purpose, says Brooke Harrington. The offshore industry makes “the poor poorer” and is “deepening wealth inequality,” said Brooke Harrington, a certified wealth manager and Copenhagen Business School professor. PARIS (Reuters) - France’s foreign minister on Sunday said that a ballistic missile strike by Yemeni Houthi rebels targeting Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh showed that there was a danger of wider ballistic proliferation across the region. “France strongly condemns the ballistic missile strike claimed by Houthi rebels,” Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said in a statement. “It highlights once again the danger ballistic proliferation poses to the entire region.” WASHINGTON —NBC Federal investigators have gathered enough evidence to bring charges in their investigation of President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser and his son as part of the probe into Russia’s intervention in the 2016 election, according to multiple sources familiar with the investigation. Michael T. Flynn, who was fired after just 24 days on the job, was one of the first Trump associates to come under scrutiny in the federal probe now led by Special Counsel Robert Mueller into possible collusion between Moscow and the Trump campaign.
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PIONEER REAL ESTATE Shirley Shandley, Broker Shirley Shandley, Broker 698 Highway 83 South * Office 830-232-6422 698 Highway 83 South * Office 830-232-6422 · #7 – New Listing! 31.79 AC West of Leakey off scenic FM 337, cabin, generator, 3 blinds, 3 feeders, hunt Whitetail & Axis Deer $85,000 · #5 – New Listing! Rustic Hillside Cabin, power, water & septic on 5 AC, long views from large covered deck, fronts county maintained road, minutes to Leakey & Frio River $119,000 · #13 – New Listing! Twin Forks – 3/2 Home, covered patio, carport, access 2 Frio River parks, gated community $125,000 · #2 – 1.9 AC close to Leakey, fenced, small building with bath & living area, workshop, beautiful view of mountains $82,900 · #8 – 3 BD/2 BA Home on 1.97 AC, large game room, barn & storage bldg., fenced backyard, fronts FM 1120 $279,000 · #15 – Frio River Access at private park – Pretty 1.68 Ac lot, water & electric available, views, RV storage, short walk to river $95,000 · #9 – 370.79 AC Real Co. Ideal hunting property, Rock House w/fireplace, well w/50,000 gal. storage tank, barns, pens, Co. Rd. access, Sika, Fallow, Axis, Elk, Black Buck Antelope $2656 Per AC · #12 – 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 $389,000 · #32 – 27.22 AC+/- off Hwy 41 with plenty of cover & numerous oaks, lots of wildlife in area, electricity close $82,000 · #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 · #30 – Nueces River Access 4.56 AC water & electric avail., septic installed. Building site w/view of hills, gated community $84,000 · #3 – 5.07 AC+/- Concan, Uvalde Co., remote homesite, heavily treed, 1.4 miles off Hwy 127 $29,000 · #11 – 429.14 AC Edwards Co. private & secluded with space for hunting, hiking & other recreational activities. Free roaming wildlife, nice elevation changes & covered in native vegetation $579,336 · #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 · #37 – 6.14 AC, Waterfront furnished cabin, all utilities + well house/utility room w/washer/dryer, freezer, refrigerator, Kawasaki Mule, paddle boat $219,000 · #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 · #1 – 6.57 AC fronts Wilson Creek, water well, electric, septic, caliche pad, 30 amp RV hook-up, spectacular hilltop views! $139,000 · #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 · #10 – 6.10 Fenced AC, Nice Cabin with spectacular views from front porch, double carport, RV with covered deck, minutes to Garner SP & Frio River $224,950 PENDING www.hillcountryrealestate.net
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ANNOUNCING THE HCH RECIPE CONTEST Beginning July 15, 2017 and ending November 85, 2017 the Hill Country Herald will be sponsoring a recipe contest. If chosen your recipe will be featured in the Hill Country Herald Newspaper and in the Hill Country Herald Recipe Book which will be available in January of 2018! RULES 1. All submissions must be typed and submitted by email to: emcarnegie1956@gmail.com. 2. We encourage you to tell us about your recipe. Tell us for instance: It is your favorite recipe because your grandmother made it every Thanksgiving. Then tell us about Thanksgiving with Grandma! 3. Send pictures. We want as many recipes and experiences from local residents, long time tourists or new visitors as we can get! But more importantly, we want the story of the recipe. We want our Hill Country Recipe Book to be representative of all the People who read our paper! 4. We will not, of course be able to choose every recipe, but if you’re your recipe and story are chosen, they will be featured in the Hill Country Herald Newspaper and in the Hill Country Recipe Book that will be available online and at the Newspaper Office in January 2018.
GRANNY’S KITCHEN BACK TO BASICS.... THANKSGIVING MAKE AHEADS We are officially 15 days away from Thanksgiving! So this week and next week I will be featuring make ahead sides that can be cooked and frozen until the big day. That cuts down on your kitchen time and lets you have more time to enjoy your family and holiday! Happy Cooking!
MAKE-AHEAD MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE
Thanksgiving Day can be a real hassle preparing all the sides, but this make-ahead mashed potato casserole can take some of your troubles away. Prep this mashed potato casserole the day before, put it in the fridge, then stick it in the oven for 45 minutes on Thanksgiving Day, and enjoy a perfect potato dish for your homemade gravy. 4 lbs. russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (8 or 9 medium to med-large potatoes) 2 yellow onions, coarsely chopped about 2 cups 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped 3/4 cup vegetable broth, (I use Better than Bouillon, seasoned veg. base, 1 1/2 tsp.) 1/2 cup half and half 8 tbsp. butter 1/4 cup chopped scallions, green parts only 3 eggs 1 1/2 tsp salt pepper, if desired Place potatoes in a large sauce pan or stock pot with water and 1 tsp salt. Bring to a boil and cook until soft, 15 to 20 minutes. While the potatoes are cooking, place chopped onions and 1/2 tsp salt into a skillet with the vegetable oil and cook on low heat until the onions have softened, 5 to 7 minutes. In a small saucepan, melt the butter, then add the half and half and 1 cup of the vegetable broth, keep warm. Once the onions are done, place them into a food processor along with the garlic and the remaining vegetable broth. Chop until the onions are finely chopped. Drain the potatoes, add the onions and the melted butter with the liquids. Use a hand mixer to mash them until they are smooth. Let the potatoes cool. (I put 4 inches of cold water in the sink and placed the pot into it for 15 minutes). Add the eggs one at a time and mix them in. (Alternatively, you could use 4 to 6 ounces of softened cream cheese rather than the eggs. The eggs give the potatoes an airy lift while the cream cheese would not. Both would be equally good). Taste the potatoes and adjust salt and pepper seasoning. Add the scallion greens and fold in with a spoon or spatula. Spray cooking oil in a 3-quart casserole dish and add the mashed potatoes. Cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator overnight. Take the potatoes out of the refrigerator at least one hour before placing in the oven. Use a spoon or fork to make peaks, then place into a 350-degree oven for 45 minutes until the potatoes are warm and the peaks are starting to brown. (If you make this the same day, allow 30 to 35 minutes in the oven). Serve hot.
MAKE AHEAD CRANBERRY SALAD
3 cups fresh or thawed frozen cranberries, chopped 1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained 2 cups miniature marshmallows 1 medium apple, chopped 2/3 cup sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup chopped walnuts In a large bowl, mix first six ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, overnight. (You can keep this portion of the mixture for up to one week in the refrigerator tightly sealed.) To serve, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream and walnuts into cranberry mixture. Make it easy on yourself. Pulse cranberries in a food processor to chop them. To really bring the walnuts to life, toast them for a few minutes in a dry skillet. Stir occasionally and watch closely so they don’t burn, Remove from the heat when fragrant.
by Elaine Padgett Carnegie
PECAN PUMPKIN PIE RECIPE
Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches) 2 eggs 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg TOPPING: 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup maple syrup Whipped topping, optional Line a 9-in. pie plate with pastry; trim and flute edges. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, pumpkin, syrup, sugar, cream, cinnamon and nutmeg until smooth; pour into pastry. Combine the eggs, pecans, sugar and syrup; spoon over top. Bake at 425° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°. Bake 40-45 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown and top of pie is set. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight or until set. Serve with whipped topping if desired. Yield: 8 servings. Properly stored, pecan pie will keep for three to four days in the refrigerator. You can also freeze pecan pie successfully. To freeze, wrap the pie tightly with aluminum foil or plastic freezer wrap, or place in heavy-duty freezer bag. For best results, use the frozen pecan pie within two months.
GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE RECIPE
A completely fresh green bean casserole that can be made-ahead for your Thanksgiving feast. Once you try this fresh take on this casserole, you’ll never go back to the canned type again! 1⁄2 cup panko (breadcrumbs with a light, flaky texture, typically used as a coating for fried or baked food) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1⁄4 teaspoon table salt ? teaspoon ground black pepper 3 cups canned fried onions (about 6 oz.) 2 lbs green beans, ends trimmed and halved 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 lb sliced white button mushrooms 3 medium garlic cloves, minced fresh ground black pepper 3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour 11⁄2 cups low sodium chicken broth 11⁄2 cups heavy cream In a small bowl, mix together panko and fried onions with two tablespoons of olive oil. Set aside. Fill a large bowl with ice water. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. of water to boil. Add two tablespoons of salt and the green beans. Cook beans until bright green and crisp-tender, approximately 6 minutes. Drain beans in colander and plunge immediately into ice water to stop cooking. Set aside. Add butter to your now-empty pot and melt over medium-high heat until foaming subsides. Add mushrooms, garlic, 3⁄4 teaspoons salt, and ? teaspoons pepper; cook until mushrooms release moisture and liquid evaporate, about 6 minutes. Add flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in broth and bring to simmer, stirring constantly. Add cream, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until sauce is thickened and reduced to 31⁄2 cups, about 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add green beans to sauce and stir until evenly coated. Arrange in even layer in 3-quart (or 13 x 9”) baking dish. Store your onion & panko topping in a baggie in your pantry. Freeze in a freezersafe container or in a foil pan. Allow the casserole to thaw 1-3 days before your event. Heat the casserole in a 425-degree oven for 10 minutes, then add the topping and bake for 1-20 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the sauce is bubbling on the edges.
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NOVEMBER…NATIONAL EPILEPSY AWARENESS MONTH Our Mission The mission of the Epilepsy Foundation is to lead the fight to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and to accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures, and save lives. Epilepsy is the 4th most common neurological disease in the nation. In fact, 1 in 26 people will be diagnosed with epilepsy at some point in their lifetime. Yet epilepsy remains misunderstood by the general public, discriminated against, and underfunded in research initiatives. Anyone can have epilepsy, and everyone should know about the prevalence, impact and seizure first aid. That’s why November Epilepsy Awareness Month (NEAM) is so important. It’s our chance to teach others what a seizure is, and is not. Let’s dare to imagine a community free of stigma, fear and discrimination against epilepsy. Throughout the month of November, the EFEPA will work to educate individuals and communities about epilepsy through educational conferences, events, lighting up cities purple, social media, and reaching out to recognize November as Epilepsy Awareness Month. We believe that people living with epilepsy need to know about the potential deadly impact of a single seizure and how they can strive to #AimForZero seizures to reduce their risk of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP). That’s why for the 2017 National Epilepsy Awareness Month, we’re partnering with the Epilepsy Foundation of America to support their #AimForZero Campaign. This movement encourages people with epilepsy to adopt four critical actions to reduce their risk of SUDEP: · Take medication as prescribed · Get enough sleep · Limit alcohol · Strive to stop seizures Putting these behaviors into action can be challenging for people with epilepsy — and their efforts must be supported by caregivers and healthcare team members. What is SUDEP? It is the sudden, unexpected death of someone with epilepsy, who was otherwise healthy. In SUDEP cases, no other cause of death is found when an autopsy is done. Each year, about 1 in 1,000 adults and 1 in 4,500 children with epilepsy die from SUDEP. This is the leading cause of death in people with uncontrolled seizures. What happens? The person with epilepsy is often found dead in bed and doesn’t appear to have had a convulsive seizure. About a third of them do show evidence of a seizure close to the time of death. They are often found lying face down. No one is sure about the cause of death in SUDEP. Some researchers think that a seizure causes an irregular heart rhythm. More recent studies have suggested that the person may suffocate from impaired breathing, fluid in the lungs, and being face down on the bedding. Can SUDEP be prevented? Until further answers are available, the best way to prevent SUDEP is to lower your risk by controlling seizures. For most people living with epilepsy today, the disease can be controlled with available therapies and good seizure-management practices including the support of an epilepsy specialist. And for people with the most severe types of difficult to control epilepsy, there are steps an individual can take to lower one’s risk, including participating in research to find new, more effective therapies. Learn how to get the best care and decrease your risk for SUDEP. Check out the #AimForZero Special Report that identifies four key actions to help reduce your risk of seizures.
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TOP TEN FUEL ECONOMY MYTHS Improving gas mileage is a great way to save fuel and money. Plus, it’s good for the environment! There are many different theories about how to improve your vehicle’s fuel economy. However, some of these theories are actually incorrect. Do you know the truth about gas mileage? Check out these ten common misconceptions surrounding fuel economy. 1. Only small cars get good gas mileage. small car.fw_1.png Good gas mileage is not exclusive to small cars. More than half of the 2017 top ten most efficient vehicles are actually midsized or large cars and wagons. Standard-size vehicles can be very efficient thanks to advanced technologies like diesel engines, turbocharging, low rolling resistance tires, advanced transmissions, and aerodynamic designs. Find a fuel efficient car that meets your driving needs. 2. Starting the engine uses more fuel than idling. Modern fuel injected engines start very efficiently, especially when they are warmed up. Idling can consume as much as a half gallon of gas per hour. It is best to turn your engine off instead of idling, unless you are waiting in traffic or in a line, which would require you to frequently restart the vehicle. 3.Manual transmissions get better fuel economy than automatics. The efficiency of automatic transmissions has improved over time. Due to these advances, automatic vehicles often get the same or better fuel economy than their manual counterparts. Compare fuel economy for vehicles offered in both automatic and manual transmissions. 4. Using premium fuel improves gas mileage. If your vehicle was not specifically designed for premium fuel, you will probably not receive any benefit from using premium fuel over regular. You may see a benefit if your vehicle knocks severely with regular fuel or is used in severe duty operation. Consult your vehicle’s owner’s manual to find out which type of fuel is recommended and under what conditions. 5. Vehicles need to warm up before driving. This is no longer the case. Modern vehicles can be driven just seconds after they are started. Driving is actually the quickest way to warm up your vehicle’s engine! However, you should not subject your engine to extreme loads until it has reached a normal operating temperature. Find more information about warming up your vehicle. 6. Replacing the air filter will make your car run more efficiently. Changing the air filter does increase efficiency for older
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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. PRICE REDUCED!!! Three bed-room 2 1⁄2 bath home outside the city limits on 1.74 acres. Home is in like new condition and features a covered deck and a detached workshop. City water. Huge oak trees provide a lot of shade for the beautiful yard. $189,000. 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. 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. $579,000. Two bed-room one bath home in Leakey, located on corner lot and walking distance to schools. $129,900. 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. PRICE REDUCED!!! Three bed-room 2 bath modern brick home on 3.25 acres just outside Sabinal, Texas. Two large outbuildings consisting of an equipment shed and a workshop. Plenty of room for a garden or a 4-H project. Approximately 2 miles to town. $215,000.
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Established Auto Parts Store located in the heart of Leakey. Well established, great business in a great location. $259,000 plus inventory! Like new office building on the south side of town, where all the new development is happening. Great access and visibility from Highway 83. A rock fireplace in the reception area adds to the rustic ambience this building provides. Sit outside in the morning and drink coffee on the huge covered front porch. $250,000. OAKRIDGE LODGE AND CABIN located in the RIDGE. The main lodge features over 4300 feet of centrally heated and cooled area that is configured to sleep up to 30 guests. The property also features a detached cabin that sleeps an additional 10 guests. This is the best income producer in the Frio Canyon. An in ground pool and outdoor fireplace adds to the ambience, or relax on the upper deck and watch the sun go down. This property commands approximately $1,000 per night and is on track for 100 nights this year. This is the investment you’ve been looking for. Call today for a showing. Like new retail building located along Highway 83, close to Stripes with great visibility and easy access. Has a history of successful operations. This is the first building on the left that you see when you enter Leakey from the south. Over 2,000 sf of building area situated on a highly visible one-acre tract on Highway 83. $275,000.
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5-acre river front tract in Rancho Real. Great building site with beautiful river frontage. Go to sleep at night listening to the water running over the rapids. Only $119,000.
2.467 acres located on east prong of the Frio River. Approximately 156 feet of river frontage lined with huge Cypress Trees. Highway 83 frontage makes access easy. Property could be placed in rental pool. $255,000. Great building site in Frio Canyon Estates, right behind Old Baldy! This subdivision features a beautiful river park for all property owners. One acre for $49,500. Great hunting tract in Leakey Hills. 31 acres with easy access and favorable topography. Two ground blinds and feeders, RV, all for only $99,000. 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 $92,000. Beautiful home site in Frio River Place. Gated community, sensible restrictions, beautiful river park, parking area for owner’s RV, priced right at $75,000. BEAUTIFUL RIVER FRONT TRACT, this 5 acre building site on the Frio River can be yours today! Huge cypress trees line this blue water hole that is teeming with fish. Fronts on Highway 83 and the Frio River, private, yet close to town. Good restrictions, beautiful building site overlooking the river. It just doesn’t get any better than this!!! Price Reduced to $299,900 THE RIDGE-Experience the Texas hill country at its finest w/ private access to your own beautiful Frio River park w/BBQ pavilion. Underground utilities WITH TCEQ APPROVED WATER SYSTEM, paved roads, security gate, free roaming wildlife, hiking, biking & much more! This restricted subdivision offers 5 acre tracts of peaceful solitude that are beautiful building sites for your dream home, retirement, or vacation get-away. B&B allowed. Call for a showing or take a drive out 4 mi. south on RR 1120. Prices start at $99,500
RESIDENTIAL
Four bedroom 3 bath home on 6.88 acres just outside D’Hanis Texas. Great home with plenty of space for a garden or orchard. Barn in the back yard complete with storage area and a smoke house. Private but close to town. Easy commute to Hondo or San Antonio. Priced at $269,000. Beautiful one bedroom one bath cabin in Reagan Wells. Great rock patio and huge wood deck. Mature live oaks, over 100 acres of common area for property owners in this development. This can be your private get away in the woods. $139,000. 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.
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SHERMAN’S H20 SOLUTIONS “What are you doing about your water problem?”
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