Browns-Aulds Plant Earliest Seeds In Kerr by Irene Van Winkle
UNDERSTANDING MENTAL ILLNESS by Elaine Padgett Carnegie
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REAL COUNTY HOSTS REGIONAL MEETING by Julie Becker
ANNUAL GIVE AWAY Church in the Valley, Leakey December 1st see page 2 for details
by Julie Becker
The Almost Patsy Cline Band and “Merry Texas Christmas” December 8th see details page 6
Pictured are Real County District/County Clerk Bella Rubio and Deputy Clerk D’Ann Green with meeting attendees having lunch on the courthouse lawn.
Gueric and Polly Boucard of Leakey took a summer trip that included Mont Saint Michel, France, (pictured above) then off to Normandy and Canterbury to make the full round! If you are planning a holiday trip pick up your T-shirt before you leave! Get yours for only $15 each, we have all sizes. Contact Willis Springfield at 830-232-5783 or come by the Hill Country Herald shop to get yours today. They also have coffee mugs, note cards and Christmas ornaments. Be sure to send in your picture to the Hill Country Herald! Have Fun out there and SPREAD THE WORD!
HILL COUNTRY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVE DONATIONS David M. Rogers, Executive Vice-president and COO for Foundations for Laity Renewal, founded by the H. E. Butt Foundation, announced that it recently donated a total of $20,000 to the following Hill Country nonprofit organizations: Divide Volunteer Fire Department, Mountain Home Friends of the Library for Real County, Leakey Frio Canyon Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Leakey Frio Canyon Parks Association, Leakey Leakey Volunteer Fire Department, Leakey Real County Jr. Livestock Show Association, Leakey The grant presentations took place On Monday, November 19th in the community room of the Real County Public Library.
John Worden, administrator for Foundations for Laity Renewal, was joined by fellow Foundation employees to make the presentations. When approving these donations, Rogers commented, “We are proud to be part of this great community. These modest donations express our deep gratitude for the quality of life these organizations contribute for all of our neighbors in Real County. These non-profit organizations and many others in the area have made the almost one million visitors in the past 58 years feel safe and welcome to our facilities near Leakey. Our guests leave the area with a special sense of hospitality that our neighbors help instill. We are very grateful for this warm welcome and partnership in our ministries.” see page 14 for pictures
Water News - River Flows River flows were taken on the Frio River on November 20thand the locations showed varied levels of flow compared to October flows. The crossing at Alto Frio had a flow of 8,511 gpm (gallons per minute) this month compared to the flow of 11,471 gpm last month and a flow of 7,334 gpm this time last year. Leakey Springs had a flow of 3,573 gpm this month and a flow of 3,026 gpm last month compared to a flow of 2,507 gpm last November. The Mill Creek Crossing is flowing slower this month, it has decreased to a flow of 6,404 gpm this month down from last month’s
Earlier this month Real County hosted a regional meeting for County and District Clerks from across the region. In the County and District Clerks Association of Texas there are eight regions consisting of approximately 30-32 counties. Real County is in Region IV. Twice a year different counties host Regional meetings that provide continuing education for clerks, usually spring and fall. Real County had the privilege of hosting the fall Region IV meeting. Real County/District Clerk Bell Rubio said “We had approximately 29 Clerks from surrounding counties attend. The continuing education included Requirements regarding Oaths of Office; Bonds; and Employment issues. Our local County Attorney , Bobby Jack Rushing was among the speakers.” The Clerks enjoyed a delicious Bar-b-que lunch provided by Joe Tom Haby’s catering from Uvalde, Texas on the Courthouse grounds. Each of the county clerks work directly with the Secretary of State. Texas Secretary of
State Hope Andrade submitted her resignation earlier this month. Rubio responded by saying “I have thoroughly enjoyed working with her and her staff for the past four years. She is a very personable, lovely lady. Her staff has been incredible to work with throughout all the elections. She will be dearly missed. Real County wishes her the best in any future endeavors she pursues. Governor Rick Perry issued a statement regarding the resignation of Texas Secretary of State Esperanza “Hope” Andrade. “Hope has a permanent place in our state’s history books and her personal commitment to making Texas a place of unlimited opportunity will leave a lasting impression on our state’s future. Her leadership was fundamental during five successful statewide elections, and we will all be blessed by her work to promote the Texas success story around the country and around the world.”
Making Spirits Bright December 5th, in Leakey see page 2
Friends of the Library Breakfast with Santa! December 1st see page 2 for details
Perry has named John T. Steen Jr. of San Antonio Texas’ 108th Secretary of the State of Texas. See story page 3
by: Joel Pigg, General Manager
flow of 7,643 gpm and up however, from last November’s flow of 5,995 gpm. These flows are looking decent going into the fall season, but a good general rainfall would be a blessing. On the west prong of the Frio River the weather is having the same effect on the flows, the Rancho Real crossing had a flow of 5,501 gpm compared to a flow of 3,534 gpm last month and a flow of 5,048 gpm last November. The Kent Creek crossing also had a slight increase since last month with a flow of 679 gpm this month up from a flow of 651 gpm last month and up from 607
gpm last November. The Frio River Place crossing had a flow of 9,479 gpm this month a decrease from last month’s flow of 13,554 gpm but up from last November’s flow of 6,758 gpm. The crossings are looking “OK” but as I stated earlier we need a significant rainfall event very soon. Nueces River flows were taken on November 19-20th, 2012 and they too showed the same kind of results as that found on the Frio River. McDonalds Crossing was at 6,356 gpm this month compared to 5,448 gpm last month and 8,525 gpm last November. The Nueces
River Dam on Highway 55 south of Camp Wood had a flow of 8,790 gpm this month up from 7,734 gpm last month and compared to 8,233 gpm last November. The water has gone down considerably at this location and the old crossing is now out of the water. Remember to do your part and conserve we are still not out of the drought. The forecasters are continuing to say we should have a wetter fall and winter, but they are not always 100% accurate as we all know.
Tickets available at First State Bank in Leakey & Camp Wood and Hondo National Bank in Leakey
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at the New Senior Adult Citizen Center Hwy. 337 next to Fire Station An opportunity to shop locally, celebrate and reflect upon the reason for the season and allow your merchants to express their appreciation ffor or your support!
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You’re Invited To Have Breakfast With Santa! Where: American Legion Hall When: Saturday, Dec. 1st Time: 9:00 – 11:00 Menu: Pancakes, Sausage & Juice Special Guest – Mr. & Mrs. Santa Sponsored by Friends of the Library Donations Appreciated
FROM TENNESSEE TO TEXAS DAVID DENNING “D. D.� THOMPSON, FOUNDER AND SHAPER
“ANNUAL GIVE-AWAYâ€? CLOTHING, FOOD, ETC. CHURCH IN THE VALLEY US HWY �� – ACROSS FROM REAL RENTALS SATURDAY, DECEMBER ďż˝ST, ���� ďż˝:�� AM – TIL EVERYTHING GONE
“For I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.’ Matthew 25:35-36
On November 17, 2012, the Real County Historical to fill the bed tick� “She cooked on the chimney; they went Commission meeting was held at the Frio Springs Lodges in to work cutting timber to fence a garden. She worked right Leakey. The direct decedents of D.D. Thompson presented along with him. They went from that to several places and an in depth life story of their ancestors. The narrative had nine (9) children.� In January 1875 their journey came was presented by Kathy Brooks, Sam Kellner and Beth to an end. Their first home in the Frio Canyon was at a place Manglberger. “From Tennessee to Texas� David Denning now known as Brooks Spring about two miles south of the “D.D.� Thompson, Founder and Shaper, village. gave the life and times of Thompson and his A 1930’s interview of Hadden Elms by the wife Rosannah, homemaker, mother of nine, Leakey Leader, a local newspaper, gives the business woman. Pictured above is the family location and the date of his marriage to David’s of Marjorie Kellner, all direct decedents of young sister, Polly Melvina, at the Brooks Spring Thompson. location in 1875. Crops were harvested at Brooks Thompson was born at Cold Spring, Polk Spring, and a little girl, Rosa Melvina was born County, Texas, in 1851. He grew to be an adult to David & Rosannah. Rosannah’s father, John involved in community, family, government, Coulter Brice, veteran of the Civil War, was there politics, banking, building, schools, real estate, at the Thompsons, desperately ill, the day of the farming and ranching. McLaurin Masacre. He died ten days later and was The Leakey Leader newspaper of January 17, brought to floral cemetery to be buried on David’s 1930 issue published the following interview cemetery lot. In recent years, his grave marker of of David: He said, “Yes, I remember General more than 100 years was damaged, and the grave Sam Houston. I saw him many times back is now marked with an upright white marble Kathy Brooks and in East Texas when I was a boy. My wife’s daughter Becky Moses veteran’s stone. David was elected to the office folks ran a tavern back there in those days and dressed in period attire of Real County Judge in late 1916. As the 2nd real for the presentation General Houston oft times stopped for a night’s county judge, he served during years 1917/1918. lodging, where my wife made him many a cup During his term he called for a bond election to of coffee. cover the expense of construction of a permanent Rosa Kathryn (Stapleton) Clark told of David and Rosannah’s seat of county government. The bond election was passed first home, she heard this story from them and wrote a short and the two-story building constructed of locally acquired narrative about the “Bell County� home: “when grandpa limestone was completed in 1918 and served alone in that and grandma got married, they had built a log cabin, with capacity 60 years. David and Rosannah lived at the “house chimney (a dug-out house – half underground). A bedstead on the hill� more than 50 years during drought and floods, was made of split logs. She had spun cotton and wove the cold and hot, bad times and good. As proud descendants, we mattress tick. “She had a cow and horse; he had a horse. honor the memory of their successful and productive lives. After the wedding ceremony, they packed everything on Their accomplishments at home, in the community, and with their horses and went to the cabin; went and pulled tall grass their fellow man were constant and genuine.
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JAIL REGISTER November 11 - November 24, 2012 Chisum, Billy Ray 55 W/M Sanchez DWI with open alcohol container and Driving While License Invalid with previous conviction or suspension $2000 Surety on each charge Real County Law Officers James E. Brice, Sheriff Don Gass, Deputy Sheriff Chris Sheridan, Deputy Sheriff Bruce Carr, Deputy Sheriff Jim Wilson, Constable Joe Tolleson, Constable Corporal Jake Sanchez, DPS Highway Patrol Disclaimer: All print and other visual media is for informational purposes only. This information is considered public information under the Freedom of Information Act and the Public Records Act. Any indication of an arrest is not intended to imply or infer that such individual has been convicted of a crime. All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
DO YOU NEED HELP WITH YOUR ELECTRIC BILL??
Community Council of Southwest Texas of Devine will be in Leakey on Dec. 5 Call for appointment
830-363-3119
TOY DRIVE Donations of unwrapped new or homemade toys can be made up until December 7th. Drop off stations are Bandera Electric’s Leakey Office, Main Street Utopia, and the Leakey branch of First State Bank. This is part of Bandera Electric’s annual community toy drive. All the toys go to children in Leakey that may not otherwise receive gifts.
GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS
City of Leakey Mayor: Harry Schneemann Secretary: Dee Dee Wally Office: 830-232-6757 Fax: 830-232-6775 Councilmen: Ken Auld • Hugh Buchanan • Carl Jensen • Scott Chisum • Duane Wilson Leakey Volunteer Fire Dept.830-232-4005 Frio Canyon EMS, Inc.830-232-5299 City of Camp Wood Mayor: Ben Cox Office: 830-597-2265 Fax: 830-597-5365 email:cityhall@swtexas.net Aldermen: Curtis Wilson • Brant Hickman • Sammie Ives •Jesse Chavez • Josh Cox Volunteer Fire Dept:830-597-6100 Camp Wood Library: 830-597-3208 Nueces Canyon EMS: 830-597-4200 City of Sabinal Mayor: Louis Landeros Secretary: Betty Jo Harris Office: 830-988-2218 Councilmembers: Nancy Alvarado, Chuck Van Pelt, Alma Martinez, Linda Musquiz, Eloisa Munoz and Mike Nuckles Sabinal Library 830-988-2911 Sabinal Municipal Judge: Anita Herndon 830-988-2630 Real County County Judge, Garry Merritt 830-232-5304 Real County Attorney, Bobby Jack Rushing 830-232-6461 County/District Clerk, Bella Rubio 830-232-5202 Justice of the Peace Dianne Rogers: 830-232-6630 Justice of the Peace Chris Lacey: 830-597-6129 Sheriff, James Earl Brice 830-232-5201 Tax Assessor-Collector Donna Brice: 830-232-6210 Treasurer, Mairi Gray 830-232-6627 Chief Appraiser Kelley Shults 830-232-6248 Real County Public Library 830-232-5199 Camp Wood Public Library 830-597-3208 Real County Commissioners:Precinct #1: Manuel Rubio#2: Bryan Shackelford #3: Gene Buckner #4: Joe W. Connell, Sr. Real Edwards Conservation & Reclamation District PO Box 807 . Camp Wood, Texas 78833 (830) 597-3322 office Fax (830) 597-3320 recrd@swtexas.net email Roland Trees, Board President Joel Pigg, General Manager
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Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report November 11, 2012 – November 24, 2012 11/11/2012 @ - 536 responded to the 100 block of east 4th street in Camp Wood for a business alarm 11/14/2012 @ - 1246 responded to the 400 block of Flagler Ranch Road in Leakey for a residential alarm - 1955 responded to the 500 block of Cat Tail Road in Leakey for a residential alarm 11/16/2012 @ - 23:09 responded to the 500 block of East 4th street for a loud noise complaint 11/17/2012 @
Perry Names Steen Texas Secretary of State Gov. Rick Perry has named John T. Steen Jr. of San Antonio Texas’ 108th Secretary of State. As secretary, Steen will serve as the state’s chief elections officer, the governor’s liaison on border and Mexican affairs, and Texas’ chief protocol officer for state and international matters. The Secretary of State’s Office also serves as the formal repository for official and business records, publishes government rules and regulations, keeps the state seal and attests to the governor’s signature on official documents. Steen’s appointment takes effect today. “John’s strong business background and dedication to public service throughout the years make him uniquely qualified to serve in this important role,” Gov. Perry said. “His leadership over our state’s elections process, economic development efforts and international relations will be an integral part of Texas’ goal to expand economic prosperity and opportunity for all Texans.” “I am humbled and deeply honored by Gov. Perry’s appointment to serve Texas as its 108th Secretary of State,” said Secretary Steen. “Serving the State of Texas is an extraordinary privilege, and I look forward to promoting the Texas success story to create more economic
Water News Well Registration I would like to take a moment to ask you to register all of your existing water wells with the District. We are continuing to build our database and would like to make sure all wells in Real and Edwards Counties are included. With this well information I can make sure and account for the water usage across the two counties. Without accurate records I cannot determine the actual usage for our District and do not really know how much water we have available to use. I have a pretty good idea how much water is under the District but I don’t have a good feel for the amount of water being pumped. Please take a few moments and call us at the District office in Camp Wood 597-3322 and
opportunities for our citizens and continuing to work with our neighbor, Mexico, toward a prosperous future. As chief elections officer, I will make it my highest priority to preserve the integrity of our elections and ensure they are fair, accessible and secure.” Steen is an attorney and past board member of the Texas Public Safety Commission. He is a fellow of the San Antonio Bar Foundation, a life fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, and an executive committee member of the University of Texas System Chancellor’s Council and a member of the Distinguished Leaders Council. He is also vice chairman of the University of Texas San Antonio Development Board, past president of the Fiesta San Antonio Commission and past chairman of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio. Additionally, he is a past commissioner and past chair of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, and a past member of the Texas Commission on Economy and Efficiency in State Government. He served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve. Steen received a bachelor’s degree from Princeton University and a law degree from the University of Texas School of Law.
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we will send you an existing well registration form to complete. This will only take a few minutes but it could save your water supply for your lifetime. November 2012 Election I am sure you all have had enough election news to get you through to the New Year, but I would like to take a moment and thank each of you that cast a vote for the Directors of the Real-Edwards Conservation and Reclamation District. We will have the same Board of Directors moving forward for the next couple of years and I would like to thank Mr. Curry Campbell for running for the Director Position in Edwards County and say “Congratulations” to all of my returning Directors.
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23:20 responded to the 500 block of East 4th street for a loud noise complaint 11/18/2012 @ - 2217 responded to the 100 block of Camino Primero in Leakey for a disturbance call 11/19/2012 @ - 2239 responded to the 60 block of Pecan Street in Leakey for a trespass complaint 11/20/2012 @ - 2222 responded to TX Hwy 41 for a vehicle fire 11/22/2012 - 2133 responded to US Hwy 83 South for a welfare check
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR GENERAL PERMIT TO REMOVE OR DISTURB SEDIMENTARY MATERIAL Donny McNair has applied to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Depart-
ment for a general permit to remove or disturb less than 1,000 cubic yards of sand and gravel from and within the bed of the Frio River in Real County. The purpose is to maintain the natural flow of the river. The location will be 400 yards north of the river crossing on FM 337 and 1 1/4 mile south of Hwy. 83. Operations will begin no sooner than January 2, 2013. Written comments on this application may be made by mail to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Executive Director, care of Mr. Tom Heger, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, or by calling Mr. Heger at 512-389-4583, or by e-mailing tom.heger @tpwd.state.tx.us.
Texas Will Not Implement State Insurance Exchange Under Obamacare
Gov. Rick Perry, in a follow-up letter to U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, reiterated Texas’ decision not to implement a state insurance exchange as part of Obamacare. The deadline to inform the federal government of a state’s intention regarding a state exchange is November 16. “As long as the federal government has the ability to force unknown mandates and costs upon our citizens, while retaining the sole power in approving what an exchange looks like, the notion of a state exchange is merely an illusion,” Gov. Perry’s letter said. “It would not be fiscally responsible to put hard-working Texans on the financial hook for an unknown amount of money to operate a system under rules that have not even been written.” Any state exchange must be approved by the Obama Administration and operate under specific federally mandated rules, many of which have yet to be disclosed. Gov. Perry previously made clear Texas’ intention not to implement a state exchange or expand Medicaid under Obamacare in a letter to Secretary Sebelius in July.
Cornyn as Minority Whip for 113th Congress “Those of us who’ve known Sen. Cornyn throughout his career understand why his colleagues would choose him for this critical position. Over the years, Sen. Cornyn has established himself as a strong, conservative voice in Washington, but more importantly, as an example of honor and integrity in public service. Now he has the opportunity to bring his solid Texas values to the leadership table and work to lead our federal government away from its failed policies of debt, high spending and disregard for the Constitutional limit of federal power. This should prove to be a big win for Congress, and ultimately for the American people.”
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ALAMO GROCERY ACROSS FROM THE COURTHOUSE DOWNTOWN LEAKEY, TEXAS
Life Skills at LISD by Lee Daniel
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HOURS ►MEAT MARKET MON.-FRIDAY: ►DELI 7:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. ►FRESH PRODUCE SATURDAY: ►LUNCH MENU 8:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. ►DRY CLEANING SERVICE SUNDAY ►BLUE BELL ICE CREAM 10 A.M - 5:00 P.M. ►FRIENDLY SERVICE
Homemade Pies
Chocolate, Pecan, Cherry, Peach, Apple, Coconut Cream, Banana Cream, Chocolate Chip Pecan and All Time Favorite Buttermilk!!!
Pictured is Braden Odom. He is one of several Life Skills here at Leakey ISD. From making Apple Pie to playing the xylophone this class pretty much covers all the basics that life has to throw at you. This picture was taken at a house located on campus that the students utilize while practicing their daily living and food preparation activities.
LADY EAGLES REBOUND
The Lady Eagles opened the 2012-2013 basketball season with a 2265 loss to Nueces Canyon Tuesday in Leakey Gymnasium. Nueces Canyon is a very good team that pressures the ball full court and creates turnovers. We had a difficult time making the right passes and being able to break their press. Some of our freshman girls were playing in their first varsity game and panicked with the ball and had a hard time with the pressure defense. Because of the turnovers, we didn’t get as many shot attempts as I would have liked. I could tell we were wearing down but with limited players on hand for this game, there wasn’t much we could do. I was really happy with the way our girls battled tonight. They didn’t back down from the challenge and did everything they were able to do to compete. As far as stats go, we were only able to make ten field goals and shoot two of six from the free throw line. Keena Auld led the scoring with 10 points and Chastity Thompson added 8 more points. Our next game will be Friday night in Medina with the JV girls starting at 4pm and the varsity girls at 6:30.
The Lady Eagles rebounded after the opening game loss to Nueces Canyon by beating Medina 64-32. We were able to get off to a quick start in the first quarter, leading 17-3 at the end of the quarter. We were able to try out a full court man press that created some turnovers In the second quarter, we worked on our 1-3-1 . I wasn’t as pleased with that as our man defense. we were not moving and anticipating passes like we should have been. Medina scored nine points in the quarter most of those free throws. We did commit more fouls than I wanted also. They were shooting the bonus to early. Our lead at half was 29-12. The third quarter we went back to the pressure man. Not only did we need to work on it, but it was great for conditioning. Our girls are really starting to understand man principles and use them to create turnovers and forced shots. By the fourth quarter, we were able to wear them down with our defensive pressure and our size inside. As a team, we only had ten turnovers for the game, which means we were making good decisions with the ball. We were also able to get sixteen steals and twenty offensive rebounds. Our field goal percentage needs to get better. We shot the ball 79 times and made 27 for 34 percent. Individual stat leaders were Sarah Reagor with 20 points, Keena Auld with 13 points and Chastity Thompson with 11 points. Keena added 6 assists and 12 rebounds for the night. Sarah added another 11 rebounds. Sarah and Brianna Rubio led the team with 4 steals each. Our next game will be against Sonora Tuesday. This will be a big challenge because they are very quick and get up and down the floor.
Real County Extension News
by Travis Helm County Extension Agent – Real County
Reminders Leakey 4-H Meeting – December 3th Nueces Canyon 4-H Meeting – December 11th Big Springs 4-H Meeting – December 13th
Vehicle Lockout JIM AND TAMMIE ALBARADO
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Seniors in Pioneers Leadership Program travel to Texas A&M University On Saturday, November 17th, 8 of the students involved in the Real County Pioneers Leadership Program traveled to Texas A&M University to see the campus and watch the Aggie football team. Cadet Steven Gonzalez, a Junior Animal Science major, gave us a tour of the major monuments at A&M such as: the Sanders Corps of Cadet Center, the Memorial Student Center, Rudder Auditorium, and the Quad (Corps living facilities). Texas A&M graduate and College Advisor, Sara Morris, gave a tour of major student
Man at Kyle field. Following the experience in College Station, one of the students immediately decided to apply to Texas A&M (after being accepted to college already).
River Rags N Rhinestones Making Spirits Bright Come by and enjoy a little chips and dip, soup, cookies and punch We will have drawing on some great gifts!! Secret Santa discount drawings, We have décor to decorate your home for the Holidays to gifts for the whole family. Festivities from �pm to �pm But we will have specials and drawing all day Open at �� am We look forward to seeing you for all the fun!! Candlelight service to follow at the new Senior Citizens on ���, Leakey, Texas
By Lee Sweeten
Has it been almost a month since my last article? Wow, it seems that the time has just rushed by. There must be something to the old adage “No News is Good News.” I hope each and everyone had a safe and great Thanksgiving Holiday. I know that I did. For the second year in a row, Angel Wings Café in Barksdale sponsored a community Thanksgiving meal and myself with almost 60 others enjoyed the event (see my other article for more information). There were a few interesting items on the last Commissioners’ Court Agenda from November 13th. As everyone is aware the County’s finances are not in the best shape and during the budget process, I had pushed for a freeze on all vacated positions until January 1st 2013 and on November 13th, the Court formally voted to freeze any non mandated position until that date. Recently the County adopted new subdivision rules that require a hydrology study to be completed prior to adoption of any new plats and such a study was presented to the Court for the proposed South Fork Ranch Subdivision. Having received and reviewed this study a few days prior to Commissioners’ Court, I felt that there were some incomplete and perhaps areas that should be addressed and I brought these up. I requested that the study be referred to the Real Edwards Conservation and Reclamation District and if approved by that entity, I would support the approval of the plat. For me, water will always be a major issue and the County should work close with the local water district to insure we continue to have a stable supply for generations to come. Speaking of water, it appears that it will be a major topic during the upcoming legislative session and we must be diligent to insure that rural areas such www.centuryoakswaterharvesting.com as ours have a voice at the table. Since it is very dry and what little rains we have
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received did little to improve the current drought conditions in our area, the Commissioners’ Court extended the current burn ban for another 90 days and it is likely that the Court will adopt a ban on aerial fireworks at the December 11th meeting. This week the Edwards Central Appraisal District will meet to conduct interviews for the position of Chief Appraiser. It appears that there has been some interest in that position and I will keep you updated on that process. Christmas is fast approaching and the stores are inundating us with ads on the great gifts we just cannot live without. It seems that every year there is more and more commercialism of the holidays and sometimes it is hard to remember what the Season is really about. However you choose to spend your Christmas season, my wish is that you have a safe and happy Christmas and that you take a moment to reflect on what it truly means to you. This week I want to leave you with a quote from an unknown source. It is called “Five Truths You Cannot Disagree With” and I found it to be quite interesting and I believe very accurate. “Five Truths You Cannot Disagree With” 1. You cannot legislate the poor into prosperity by legislating the rich out of prosperity. 2. What one person receives without working for another person must work for without receiving. 3. The government cannot give to anybody anything that the government does not first take from someone else. 4. You cannot multiply wealth by dividing it. 5. When half the people get the idea that they do not have to work because the other half is going to take care of them; and when the other half gets the idea that it does no good to work because someone else is going to get what they work for, that is the beginning of the end of any nation. As always, if you have comments on this article or other County related issues, feel free to contact me either on my cell (210) 912-8481 or at home (830) 234-3160 or via email at burrogone@yahoo.com Until next time.
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Outstanding Students at Nueces Canyon Elementary By Principal Luci Harmon
The elementary campus has PAWS rules for the cafeteria, bathroom, hallways, and classrooms. These guidelines help the students remember how to behave in these areas and help keep the building calm and quiet so that the students can focus on
learning. When students have outstanding behavior or make positive contributions to our campus, they are rewarded with a PAWS coupon. These coupons are turned in to the office so that those students can be recognized during announcements.
Some students collect many PAWS coupons! The second six weeks ended on Friday, November 16th and several students stood out as the top coupon earners for the six weeks. These students have done a great job on our campus and can often be found helping out around the school. These outstanding students are Kaleena Hidalgo, Spurr Farley, Soraya DeLeon, Lexie Quillen, Wyatt Bingham, Maxx West, Susan Blakeney, Harleigh Patterson, and Eli Ludlow. These students were recognized during announcements and treated to a trip to Get n Go for a special snack. Thank you to these students for being great examples and thank you to their families for supporting them! Pictured are (Paws) Outstanding NC Elementary Students and Principal Luci Harmon
NCHS Girls Basketball vs. Comstock By Coach Brandy Sweeten This past Friday, the Prowling Panthers hosted their first home basketball game of the season when the Panthers of Comstock came to town. The JV Boys opened the action first, and they set N.C. on pace for some winning basketball. The Varsity Girls tipped off next. They controlled the game from the opening whistle until the final buzzer. Comstock was no match for Big Blue’s fast pace and pressure defense. The Canyon dropped in 33 points for the first quarter, and kept their opponent scoreless for the second and third quarters. N. C. shot their best from the foul line this season at 60%. Every team member contributed with four Panthers scoring in double digits. Siera Edwards led the way with 18 points and 7 assists. Nikki Milliorn soon found the bottom of the net with 12 points; followed by Kyra Sifuentes who drained three three pointers to finish with 11 points. Danielle Irwin banked in 10 points. Next in line were seniors Abbey Falcon and Alyssa Ramirez each with 8 points. Jennifer Huddleston hit the last buzzer-beater of the game to finish with 7 points. Hailey Luce and Ashley Harmon each netted 6 points a piece. And seniors Nevah Navarro and Jaron Falcon rounded out the action with a bucket each. This abundant scoring gave N.C. an 81point victory over Comstock. The Panthers will now turn their attention to Utopia on Tuesday Night in Utopia.
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Nikki Chavez was honored on Friday, November 16 at NCJH/HS. Nikkiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s senior celebration day was held in honor of her getting accepted to Southwest Texas Junior College. Nikki plans to attend Southwest Texas Junior College in Uvalde and her career goal is to become an Occupational Therapist. Nikki was presented with a congratulations card from the faculty and staff and given a proclamation declaring Friday, November 16 as Nikki Chavez Day. A video was shown with
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The Nueces Canyon FFA competed last week at Hondo in the district Leadership Development Events. There were 19 students from the Nueces Canyon FFA chapter competing in various events. In FFA competition, 1A schools compete head to head with 2A, 3A, and 5A schools. The Senior Chapter Conducting team was the only team competing from a Division 1A school and placed fourth. The members competing for Nueces Canyon were President Caleb Evans, Vice President Reagan Luce, Reporter Nikki Milliorn, Treasurer Gilbert Gutierrez, Secretary Ozzie Watters, Sentinel Preston Watters, Advisor Philip Carleton, and team members Cres Falcon, Will Evans and Ashley Harmon. Fourth is definitely not where they wanted to be. However, since the state champion has come from our
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Hudson Brotherhood Sunday week, Hudson Brotherhood met at the First United Methodist Church. Joe Brockman delivered the devotional and Greg Bales prepared the breakfast for 15 members. Hudson Brotherhood is composed of non-denominational Christian men and boys from the area who share their faith. Every fourth Sunday, excluding the month of December, they meet to share in a meal and breakfast at one of the local churches in the area. First Baptist News Sundaythe 18th was a kickoff for international missions interests with a video about Lottie Moon Christmas offerings. The church will be collecting this special offering throughout the Christmas season. First United Methodist The first Advent service will be held on Wednesday, November 28, beginning with a soup and sandwiches meal at 6 pm. The service will be held following the meal Senior Citizens Dinner The Senior Citizens Center offered a Thanksgiving dinner for all seniors. A bingo followed the meal. It was light in attendance but everyone had a good time. School Hosts Dinner The cafeteria was the scene for a Thanksgiving dinner with children, or grandchilden, on Thursday. There were three serving lines set up, one for adults and the other two for children. Everything you will see again on Thanksgiving was served, even the pumpkin pie. It was well organized and everything ran smoothly, especially when you consider the volumn of people in attendance. My Cake I was given a cake mix,
pineapple-upside-down cake, from a friend. Since I do not like pineapple-upside-down cake, I adapted. I had heard about making a cake like this but had not tried until now. It was not going to cost me anything, except for the overly ripe banana that I had lying in the kitchen, so I gave it a try. It came out delicious and moist. Here is what I did and you can do this with any cake mix. One cake mix, one can of soda (I used Dr. Pepper), and the overly ripe banana cut up fine and mashed. Blend together with a mixer, place in a greased pan (I used Pam spray), bake according to directions, and when done, you have a very moist, and delicious cake. No milk, no water, no egg, just the mix, banana, and soda. I then frosted it with a bottle of creme cheese glaze, which she also gave me. I shared it with friends and got loads of compliments. This is a budget-minded cake that is guaranteed. Thanksgiving Service On Sunday evening, the Sabinal Ministerial Alliance held their annual Thanksgiving Service at Central Christian Church. There were many young people in attendance, always a good sign. A collection was taken to help the Ministerial Alliance help others. Following the service, boxes were packed for 26 families in our area and will be delivered in time for Thanksgiving. Also cookies were packed for shut-ins. Double Tragedy Thanksgiving day, I heard about a double murder in Utopia. Chasing the truth, I learned the details of the double deaths. The two ladies murdered were Marcel Tweedy and her close friend Fran Teed. Marcel and Fran were celebrating Thanksgiving when Marcel’s son-in-law came to her home, in
violation of a restraining order. He killed both women with a rifle. He then went home and told his wife what he had done. She then called the police. He had made threats against his mother-in-law in public a number of times. Arrest Made Last Thursday at about 10 am the Sabinal Police Department assisted the U S Marshals and Attorney General’s Office in arresting a full time patrolman on probationary status with the Sabinal Police Department. Immediately following the arrest, the officer was terminated and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) was notified. The City of Sabinal, Police Department, as well as the community are in shock by the events that have taken place. The objective of the Sabinal Police Department is to servie our community with pride and integrity and they hope the actions of one officer will not be used to characterize or judge the entire force. The Police Department will continue to serve and protect the citizens with professionalism. Third Fire At the home of Terry, Betty and Donnie Goodnough at 420
E Peters, a fire began in the bathroom when the heater came in contact with a shelf of towels and toiletries. Betty discovered the fire and put it out with the hand held shower head which was adjacent to the gas heater. One wall was damaged and they lost their towels and other items. They were fortunate that she came upon it before it got out of hand. The Sabinal Volunteer Fire Department did not have to be dispatched. Samaritans Purse Central Christian Church has evolved into the collection and drop-off site for Samaritans Purse, an extension of the Franklin Graham Ministry. Members both prepare boxes for Operation Christmas Child and collect the boxes from Del Rio, Brackettville, Leakey, Utopia, Uvalde, and of course Sabinal. This began in the heart of church member Cindy Casburn four years ago. They now are a relay station, delivering the boxes to San Antonio where they will be delivered on up the chain. There are over 500 boxes from Christians in our area going to help children all over the world celebrate Christmas. Church members delivered them Monday.
Nueces Canyon Board of The Almost Patsy Cline Education- November 19th, 2012 Band and “Merry Texas Members of the Nueces Canyon C.I.S.D. Board of Education met in regular session on November 19th, 2012. Diana DelaRosa, Board President, presided at the meeting. The board meeting was called to order at 7:34 pm. Tena Taylor gave the invocation. The meeting began with public hearings. The first was Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (Schools FIRST) for the 2010-11 fiscal year, NCCISD received a Superior Achievement Rating. Second was the Highly Qualified Report. At the time of the report the Junior High/High School had 2 teachers missing the highly qualified requirements. Principal Kristi Powers reported that one of the 2 teachers has now met the requirements and the other is in an elective non-core area and is taking the steps necessary to comply. NC Junior High and High School Principal Kristi Powers reported junior high and high school enrollment of 140. Mrs. Powers proudly told the board that 100% of NCHS seniors have been accepted to college. She also spoke to the board about the student activities currently underway and student testing. She also noted that teachers are engaging in power walks to observe each other’s teaching styles. NC Elementary Principal Luci Harmon reported things were progressing well on the elementary campus. Mrs. Harmon said the Thanksgiving dinner with students and families attending was a success. She mentioned that the Parent-Teacher meetings were well attended. Events upcoming are the Christmas concert, caroling at the bank, and movie day. Several events and projects bridge the distance between the campuses. The Veterans Day program was a great success and students participated from both campuses. Administration and teachers district-wide are participating in several staff development projects including a book study and math curriculum meetings including all math instructors in the district. Luci Harmon also presented the Food Services Report for the month. Two regular health inspections and 2 audits were completed and the Food Service Department led by Nichole Bingham did very well in each. Athletic Director Greg Voyles reported that Nevah Navarro represented the
Canyon at Regionals in cross-country. He said football season was over and that the boys, “played hard play after play”. Winter sports were underway. Regarding basketball Coach Voyles said “the girls look impressive” and “the boys played very, very well”. Mike Hicks gave the Maintenance, Transportation, and Tax Collection Reports to the School Board. On maintenance, he reported that everything was going along smoothly and repairs were being done in a timely manner. In the area of transportation, Hicks said things are going well with no worries. The tax collection report was given and receipts were on schedule for this time of year. In the consent agenda the board: •The board approved the minutes of the previous meeting. •The board voted to accept and pay bills as presented. •The board accepted the Budget/Finance report as presented. Several action items were considered by the School Board: •The board voted to select the following Telecom vendors: Southwest Texas Telephone Company for telephone and digital transmission service; Southwest Texas Long Distance Company for long distance service. •The board voted to approve updates to the Internet Safety and Acceptable Use Policy. •The board approved the 2013-2016 Technology Plan. •The board made nominations to the Uvalde County Appraisal District board of directors. •The board approved a resolution maintaining NCCISD’s power to exercise eminent domain. •The board approved updates to the NCCISD Safety Manual. The board went into Executive Session from 8:29 until 9:21 to deliberate on the appointment of a public officer. Upon opening into Regular Session: 1. The board voted to appoint Denise Rogers and Paul Frizzell to fill the unexpired terms of Dan Ritthaler and Stephen Smith. The Meeting was adjourned at 9:25 pm. (edited for space)
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do it again this year and sure enough Judy and family came through. Once again, they gave up their family Thanksgiving to open Angel Wings and provide the Ham and
Turkeyand again the community responded by bringing a bounty of food to contribute to the meal. About sixty people came to enjoy a great meal and visit with neighbors and friends both old and new. After two years in a row and with Judy already talking
about next year, I would say that we have a new Thanksgiving tradition in Barksdale. I know I am already looking forward to next Thanksgiving. However, I digress here when all I really wanted to say is that I am thankful that Barksdale has people like Judy and her family who are always willing to contribute to the community. . I am also thankful for everyone else that came and made the event such a success and I am really thankful that I did not have to cook. Yes, I know, I said you had to bring a covered dish but instead I took the paper plates, cups, and plastic wear. So thank you Judy and family for your willingness to share your Thanksgiving with us and for starting the new Barksdale Thanksgiving Tradition. Oh, I should mention that Angel Wings has great food all the time and not just on Thanksgiving. If you like fried catfish and have not dropped in on a Friday to sample the all you can eat catfish, then you should. On some Fridays evenings, you can stuff yourself with fish and enjoy down home music provided by Larry (Red) Hampton.
Tracks Of A Fellow Struggler In church this morning, we were all told the tragic news. One of our neighbors had been in a terrible roll over vehicular accident the night before and that they had lost their thirteen month old daughter. Immediately, I found myself being flooded with sympathy for that family’s lost and memories of my own similar loss, 27 years earlier. I remembered all the pain, the subsequent divorce, the drunkenness and the return to life, for me. I desperately felt a great need to help in any way that I could. I inwardly wished that there was some way that I could help to ease the great spirit crushing pain that I knew that they all must be going through. I also knew from my own experience that no one but God could do that, God and time. Each of them would have to deal with and come to grips with this tragedy in their own way. We could do whatever we could do to comfort and support them, and be there for them. I decided that it might help, if only a little bit, if I shared my story with them, that they might know that they were not alone in their grief, and that others had been where they now find themselves. In 1980, I was on top of the world. God had blessed me with everything that any man could possibly ask for. I had a wonderful marriage, two beautiful daughters, one 6 and the other one was 8. We lived in a nice ranch styled house, had a dog and a cat and none of us wanted for anything. I was managing a very large home improvement center, it was very much like Home Depot in Del Rio. It was called Furrow Building Materials and it was located on South Congress Street in Austin, Texas. Two years later in 1982, I was transferred to Houston, Texas to manage the companies distribution center, which served 27 company owned stores. A much deserved promotion. More money, bigger house, better schools. The brass ring, the American dream come true. I moved over in March, secured a house in a gated sub-division and moved in. My wife and
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Here it is the week after Thanksgiving and I started thinking about how traditions get started. Take Thanksgiving for example. In school, we all learned that the Pilgrims started it as a way of giving thanks for their survival in the New World or Americaas we know it now. Yet over the many years the ways of celebrating have changed and we have started our own Thanksgiving traditions. Yes, most still center around gatherings of family and/or friends and of course the traditional meals. Some of these go back many years and others are relatively new like, for instance, the new Thanksgiving tradition here in Barksdale. Last year the Judy Koehne, owner of Angel Wings Café, opened the cafe doors on Thanksgiving and provided a free meal to area residents and visitors alike. I say free, but perhaps I should have said semi-free. Judy provided the location, the turkey, dressing, and the ham along with tea and coffee. To join in, you were required to bring a covered dish. It was such a success that a couple of us mentioned that we should
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set up a meeting. The pathologist turned out to be a woman and she wanted me to know that my daughter had died upon impact. The breathing and heartbeat that I felt were voluntary actions. She had died so fast that the brain did not have time to tell the heart and lungs to stop. On the home front, my wife blamed me for our daughters death, “had I not have moved us to Houston, she’d still be alive!” Of course, that had absolutely nothing to do with what happened. I was soon to learn a fundamental truth. There is no such thing as ‘our grief’! Grief is felt individually, never collectively.
A wedge was driven between us and our marriage was eroding away. Try as I may, I could not reach her! She took our oldest daughter and left! I turned to whiskey to dull the pain and for several months became a drunk. One morning I staggered to the kitchen table and poured myself a drink. Before picking up the glass, I noticed laying on the table a small book, that had laid there for weeks. I don’t even remember who had given it to me. The book was entitled, “Tracks Of A Fellow Struggler”. Out of curiosity more than anything else, I started reading this little book. The book was written by a Fort Worth Baptist minister, who had lost a 8 year old daughter to cancer. He was convinced that because he was a man of God, that God would not allow this to happen.
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That God would save her and when she died, the man bowed his back, cussed God, holding him personally responsible, left the church and became a drunk. At this point I really understood and the man and I became two of the same thread. As I read farther, I found a passage that shook me to the very core of my being. The man wrote, “ and when I had come full circle and came back to myself, I came to the realization that children are a gift from God, pure and simple. Something that we had neither earned or deserved or probability even had a right to and that the appropriate response for any gift, regardless the length of time that we are allowed to have it, should be of one of gratitude, and I had not been grateful!” Like the man, I had not been grateful either! I sat there in that chair and cried for a long, long time. I dried my eyes on my shirt sleeve and stared at that glass of whiskey. I knew one thing for sure, that was not the answer. Arising, I pour that glass and what was left in the bottle down the drain. By this time I had lost most of what I previously had thought important, my family, my job, the house. I took what was left and moved back to Austin. I got a job managing an auto supply store. I rented another house and went and collected my family. We lived together for the next year, but try as hard as I might, I could not make it work! It takes two and her heart was buried in the ground with our daughter. She divorced me and we went our separate ways. I will not lie to you, it took years for the pain to go away. Today, I may go a few days without thinking of her. I do hope in some small way that reading this helps you to not make the same mistakes that I made. Cling fast to the rest of your family and cling fast to your God because He is taking good care of your baby until you can be with her again. God be with you, Dave Crowe
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O B I T U A R I E S Jose O. Villasana, Sr.
Homer Hudson Hillis, Sr.
(December 25, 1927 - November 22, 2012)
(January 25, 1925 - November 22, 2012)
Jose O. Villasana, Sr. of Sabinal passed away on November 22, 2012 in Hondo at the age of 84. He was born on December 25, 1927 in Sabinal to Juan and Bonifacia (Olivares) Villasana. He is survived by five daughters, Juanita Villa and husband, Joe; Sylvia De Leon; and Rita Ybarra and husband, Augustine, all of Sabinal; Hilda McMahon and husband, Mike of Chicago, IL; and Adelina Sandoval and husband, Daniel of Hondo; two sons, Joe Villasana, Jr. and wife, Marisela of Sabinal; and Patricio Villasana and wife, Virginia of Austin. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Clara Villasana; and four brothers, Eusebio, Guadalupe, Gregorio, and Jesus Villasana. A rosary will be held on Sunday and Monday at 7:00 PM at the Rushing-EstesKnowles Chapel in Sabinal. Funeral mass was held on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 11:00 AM at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Sabinal with burial following in St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers were Joe Steven Villa, Joel Flores, Jaime Flores, Jr., Javier Flores, Augustine Ybarra III, Jose Ybarra, Eusebio Villasana, and Matthew Villa.
Homer Hudson Hillis, Sr., a World War II Navy veteran and proud resident of Uvalde, passed away Thanksgiving Day morning at age 87, following a brief period of illness. He was born January 22, 1925 in Sabinal to Benjamin Winslow and Clara Kate (Hill) Hillis. Hudson lived a life of contentment, a gentle and humble man much beloved by family and respected by everyone he met. He was gifted with simple tastes – gardening, hunting, and especially fishing – as well as an abundance of common sense and deep thinking. A patriot, Hudson enlisted in the military in 1943, along with his brother Martin, and his lifelong friend, Bryan Connor. As a merchant marine, he made 21 roundtrips to the Philippines during the war. Upon his return, Hudson seldom left Uvalde and then only for short stays. He loved being home and with his friends and loved ones too much to stay away for longer stretches. He spent 34 years working for the United States Post Office. Hudson was most in his element when he was enjoying nature, the ever-changing seasons, and, of course, fishing. As far as his family knows, he never owned a good fish scale (by choice) and never exceeded his allotment of fish tales and exaggerations. He proudly taught his son and his grandchildren to fish, too, so that they might both enjoy the time spent with nature and never know hunger. Hudson is survived by his wife, Johnnie Hillis of Uvalde; two daughters, Linda Gloor and husband, Carroll of Universal City, and Helen Hillis of San Antonio; son, Homer Hudson Hillis, Jr. and wife, Ronda of Abilene; four grandchildren, Katy Engle, Danny Engle, Johnny Ray Engle, and Hannah Hillis; and two great-grandchildren, Jessey Engle and Christian Brand. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brot��rs, Barnes, Martin, and Nolan Hillis; and two sisters, Johnnie Faye Hillis and Winnie Clements. Hudson is also survived by a large community of friends, everyone of whom feels blessed to have known and grown wiser from their time spent with this good-spirited man. Graveside services were held on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at 10:00 AM in Sabinal Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers were Don Hillis, Robert Hillis, David Engle, Ken Rutherford, Jimmy Rutherford, Charlie Newman, Thurman Shackleford, Danny Engle, Johnny Ray Engle, David Hillis, and John Hillis. The family would like to thank the wonderful care at Uvalde Healthcare and Rehabilitation, and Uvalde Memorial Hospital. Memorial donations may be made to the Uvalde Memorial Hospital Ladies Auxiliary, 1025 Garner Field Rd., Uvalde, TX 78801.
Mae Inez McClain
(March 29, 1927 - November 26, 2012) Mae Inez McClain of Utopia passed away on November 26, 2012 in a San Antonio hospital at the age of 85. She was born on March 29, 1927 in Utopia to Joseph Clyde and Lottie (Clayton) McReynolds. She graduated from Santa Rosa Nursing School as a registered nurse in 1947. She married Jack McClain in San Antonio in 1947. She is survived by her husband of 65 years; four children, Diane Messamore and husband, Ken of Littleton, CO; Robert McClain and wife, Sue of Kiowa, CO; Jackie Horton and husband, Sam of Sabinal; and Don McClain of Utopia; seven grandchildren, Kenny McClain, Lisa McClain, Dax Biederman, Ross Horton, Linc Biederman, Barbara Horton, and Bobbie Lee McClain; three stepgrandchildren, Kelly Messamore, Kim Miles, and Zane Hudick; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Joseph Clyde “Curley” McReynolds; and sister, Addie Jane McReynolds. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 30, 2012 at 10:00 AM at the Utopia Methodist Church with burial following in Waresville Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice
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Carolyn L. Huffmon
(August 5, 1944 - November 16, 2012) Carolyn L. Huffmon of Knippa passed away at Life Care Hospital in San Antonio on November 16, 2012 at the age of 68. She was born on August 5, 1944 in Uvalde to Garland L. and Lillie Mae (Renfro) Greer. She married Milton Dow Huffmon in Leakey. She is survived by her husband; daughters, Kimberly West of San Angelo and Linda Dannheim and husband Marcus of Mertzon; son, Clay Addcock and wife Debbie of San Antonio; sisters, Linda McGregor and husband Bobby of Tyler, Brenda Adams, Debbie Wilie both of Arlington, Jackie Campbell of Boerne, Janice Branch of Jacksboro, Sherry Greer of Carrizo Springs; brother, Shane Adams of Arlington; grandchildren, Shawn McDonald, Marissa West, Tanner McDonald, Dakota Daw Dannheim, Eric Addcock, Pamela Addcock, J.W. Addcock; great grandchildren, Skylar Baccus and Aiden Pady and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Walter Lee Greer. Cremation is under the direction of Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary.
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(September 13, 1933 - November 18, 2012) Homer Glenn “Dock” Lewis of Utopia passed away on November 18, 2012 in San Antonio at the age of 79. He was born on September 13, 1933 in Utopia to Austin and Velma (Highsmith) Lewis. He married Wanda Baker in Littlefield, TX on December 10, 1958. He is survived by his wife of 53 years; two daughters, Tammy Spinks and husband, Stanley of Eldorado, TX; and Deborah McLeod of La Porte, TX; one sister, Kathrine Sue Bolting and husband, O.F. of Nordheim, TX; twelve grandchildren, Erika Caffall and husband, Jack; Corey Lewis; Lynn Babb; Layne Babb; Jakelyn Piccoli; Brandon Watkins; Bobby Glenn Watkins; Richard Willis; Wesley Willis; Glenn Willis; Robert Willis; and Heather Nutt; sixteen great-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Bobby Lewis; Austin “Slick” Lewis; and C.G. Lewis; a son, Ronnie Willis; and daughter, Sandra Rene Joyner. Cremation was under the direction of Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 1:00 PM at the Community Building in Utopia. Memorial donations may be made to the Utopia EMS, PO Box 62, Utopia, TX 78884 Your ability to do so something about child abuse is directly related to your ability to admit that it exists author Unknown. Do you believe child abuse exists? Want to do something about it? Become a CASA Volunteer!! Court Appointed Special Advocates are citizens like you who are trained to advocate for the best interest of abuse and neglected children.
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Ways to celebrate National Family Caregivers Month 2012 Relatives and friends who provide unpaid care to people who are older or disabled are considered the backbone of the long-term care system. Texas is home to an estimated 2 million to 7 million of these family caregivers, and their informal care has been valued at almost $26 billion annually, higher than total Medicaid expenditures statewide. Taking care of a loved one is hard work, and caregivers may suffer significant social, emotional, physical and financial hardships from the work they do. November is National Family Caregiver Month, and the National Family Caregivers Association offers the following as suggestions for observing the month and for showing the caregivers in your life that you care. Offer a few hours of respite time to a family caregiver so they spend time with friends, or simply relax. Send a card of appreciation or a bouquet of flowers to brighten up a family caregiver’s day. Help a family caregiver decorate their home for the holidays or offer to address envelopes for their holiday cards. Offer comic relief! Purchase tickets to a local comedy club, give a family caregiver your favorite funny movie to view, or provide them an amusing audio book to listen to while doing their
caregiving activities. Find 12 different family photos and have a copy center create a monthly calendar that the caregiver can use to keep track of appointments and events. Offer to prepare Thanksgiving dinner for a caregiving family in your community, so they can relax and enjoy the holiday. Help a family caregiver find information and resources on the internet or to locate a local support group. The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) can also connect you to resources that can help you or a loved one in caregiving duties. If you are 60 or older and you care for someone Call 1-800-252-9240. Your local area agency on aging (AAA) may be able to help you: • Find services in your area • Help arrange for those services • Provide short-term relief If you care for someone 60 or older Call 1-800-252-9240. Your local AAA may be able to help you: • Find services in your area • Help arrange for those services • Provide short-term relief If you care for a child The National Family Caregiver Support Program
provides support for the growing number of older people who care for children. This program can help grandparents or other relatives (age 55 and older) who are caring for a child age 18 or younger. Call 1-800-252-9240 to learn more. If you get Medicaid Some Medicaid programs pay for short-term relief for caregivers. This is called respite. Call your local DADS office to learn more. If you have an intellectual or developmental disability Your local authority may pay for short-term relief for caregivers. This is called respite. You can call them for more information. Take Time Texas Even the most amazing caregivers need time and assistance. Take Time Texas challenges caregivers to take some time for themselves and reach for information, support and assistance. To encourage caregivers to take that time, the Texas Respite Coordination Center was created to offer caregivers and respite care providers services, resources and educational materials.
UNDERSTANDING—MENTAL ILLNESS In the two previous articles in this series we have talked about the causes and the symptoms of mental illness, and how an individual with mental illness cannot be expected to make responsible decisions regarding that illness. In this article we are going to delve into the actual life of a mentally ill person for a moment and share a moment in which you may find some light of understanding. “Awake in the dark of the night…what was that sound? Heaving sobs wrack the frail body of the 34 year old mother of two small children as she vainly searches for reason, tries to decide if she should run for her life or just huddle beneath the blankets and hope whatever it is will go away. She doesn’t even realize or remember that she is in an institution or what she has done… Like many, her background gives no clue. She grew up perfectly normal in an unbroken home with two loving parents and two sisters. There was no “marker”, no incident to speak of that brought on the mental illness, just a vague uneasiness at the beginning, roughly around age 26. As a bright, beautiful 22 year old she had married her college sweetheart and the following year their first child had been born. Two years later they purchased their first home and their second child was born and at the age of 25 she had graduated college with a degree in nursing and began her career as a certified pediatric nurse. The symptoms were easy to hide in the beginning. She struggled, but managed to maintain an outside semblance of normalcy yet her mind deteriorated and she began to be quirky. Nothing overtly alarming, talking to herself frequently, spending more time alone; she got very good at hiding her irrational fears of kidnappers, police, CIA, spies, infidelity and betrayal. She knew her co-workers were “out to get her” so she isolated herself at lunch and never socialized with them. Nothing can make her believe otherwise! Her world revolved around her children and her husband and her home. By age 30, their children were 5 and 7 years old and beginning to get busy. She and her husband decided she
could reduce her schedule to part time in order to spend more time with the children and to relieve some of her stress that her husband had begun to worry about. Two years later, she rarely left the house; her mental health had deteriorated beginning with mild anxiety to full blown agonizing days of terror. She was receiving treatment for an anxiety disorder that presented itself as severe panic attacks characterized by profuse sweating, narrowed and/or blurred vision and absolute blind panic as if her life
was threatened. Many times she ran from the grocery store or the dry cleaners screaming, and on increasing occasions left a child behind…forgotten in her terrorized delusion. A Nanny had been hired to keep an eye on the kids, and assist her with the housework. Her husband began noticing strange ritual like behaviors with their children. She would walk around the chair three times before allowing their son to sit in the chair for his breakfast… every morning. When he pressed the issue she told him she was simply warding off evil spirits, just a precaution, she assured him. He insisted she go to the doctor. The marital relationship was already strained. She could not understand why he was so angry with her. She was confused, she was protecting the children by locking them up…not harming them. She began to see that her husband had turned on her and that the nanny was spying on her and reporting to him…maybe they were even having an affair. She had suffered a complete psychotic break just before her 34thbirthday… As a last resort, her husband took the children; she was moved
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ELAINE’S EATERY RECIPES BY ELAINE PADGETT CARNEGIE BACK TO BASICS…FOLLOWING THE PERFECT CRUST IS THE PERFECT FILLING… Apple Pie Filling in a Jar
4 1/2 - cups sugar 1 - cup cornstarch 2 - teaspoons cinnamon 1/4 - teaspoon nutmeg 1 - teaspoon salt 3 - tablespoons lemon juice 10 - cups of water 6 pounds of tart apples, washed, peeled and thinly sliced Directions: In a large pot, blend together sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Stir in the 10 cups of water and lemon juice with a wire whisk. Cook and stir until bubbly and thick; remove from heat. While the filling is cooking peel and slice the apples. Add apples to a solution of 3 tablespoons of lemon juice to 1 quart of water to avoid discoloration while you peel all the apples. Drain the fruit well before packing in jars. Pack apples into clean, hot canning jars leaving an inch from the top of the jar. Fill with the hot syrup, leaving 1/2 inch space from the top of the jar. Remove air bubbles by running a knife around the insides of each jar. Close the jars with sterile lids and rims. Process in a boiling water bath for 20 -30 minutes Use a jar tongs to remove the jars from water Place the jars on a dish towel to dry and allow the jars to cool for several hours.
Peach Pie Filling in a Jar
In a large deep stock pot mix: 5 1/4 c. cold water, 1 3/4 c. bottled lemon juice, 7 c. granulated sugar, 2 c plus 3 tbsp Clear Jel. While stirring over medium heat bring the mixture up to a boil. You will feel the mix begin to thicken as you stir. It will thicken quickly and while scorch if you don’t work fast. I use a large whisk and keep everything moving while scraping the bottom and the sides of the pot. Boil for 1 minute and remove from heat. The bottom will scorch if you just leave the pot on the eye turned off. Add in the peaches and mix well. The cloudy look is normal. Don’t worry. After processing the filling will become crystal clear. Using hot sterilized jars fill the jars leaving 1 1/4 inch of head space. The filling will expand in during processing and will rupture the lids if you don’t leave enough head space. Apply lids and bands. Process quart jars in a boiling water bath for 30 minutes.
Sweet Black Cherry Pie Filling
10 pounds frozen sweet black cherries, thawed in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup ClearJel 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/3 cup lemon juice Position a colander over a large bowl. Pour partially thawed cherries into the colander, cover lightly with plastic wrap and leave on the counter top, stirring occasionally, until you have collected 7 cups of juice in the bowl. Set aside the juice and the
cherries. (Prepare the canner, jars and lids.) In a large stainless steel or enameled stockpot, whisk together the sugar, ClearJel and cinnamon. When it is evenly combined, whisk in 4 cups of the cherry juice. Place stockpot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly to prevent scorching. Continue boiling until thickened. Whisk in the lemon juice and return to a boil, stirring constantly. Continue stirring and allow the mixture to boil hard for 1 minute. Add the reserved cherries all at once, stir in gently, and continue stirring constantly while returning to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat. Scoop the hot pie filling into the hot jars allowing 1-inch of headspace to remain between the pie filling and the rim of the jar. Remove air bubbles from the filling by inserting a long, flexible spatula or chopstick into the jars. Wipe the jar rims and position the lids in place. Screw the rings onto the jars to fingertip tight. Place jars in a canner, cover with hot tap water by at least 1-inch, cover, and place covered canner over high-heat to bring the water to a boil. Once the water is boiling hard, you can begin timing; both pints and quarts must be processed for 35 minutes. After 35 minutes, turn off the heat, remove the lid and let the jars remain in the water for an additional 5 minutes. Remove to a cooling rack or towel lined counter and allow to cool, undisturbed, for 24 hours before removing rings, wiping jars clean and labeling. Processed and sealed pie filling can be stored in a cool, dark place for a year or so.
Suzanne’s Old Fashioned Pumpkin Pie Recipe
By Elaine Padgett Carnegie
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar 1/3 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs plus the yolk of a third egg 2 teaspoons of cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamon (a spice in the ginger family and the third most expensive spice by weight, outstripped in market value only by saffron and vanilla. This old fashioned recipe calls for it but I have never used it.) 1/2 teaspoon of lemon zest To make pumpkin purée from a sugar pumpkin: start with a small-medium sugar pumpkin, cut out the stem and scrape out the insides, discard. I peel and cut mine in chunks and boil till tender like potatoes. Beat the pulp with a mixer till smooth. Mix sugars, salt, and spices, and lemon zest in a large bowl. Beat the eggs and add to the bowl. Stir in the pumpkin purée. Stir in cream. Whisk all together until well incorporated. 3 Pour into pie shell and bake at 425°F for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes reduce the temperature to 350°F. Bake 40-50 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.Cool on a wire rack for 2 hours.
Meatless Mincemeat Pie
1 (18 ounce) jar prepared mincemeat pie filling 1 1/2 cups chopped walnut 2 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup rum 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie Combine mincemeat, walnuts, apples, brown sugar, lemon juice and rum in a bowl. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Take filling out of refrigerator and let come to room temperature. Prepare crusts. Stir filling well and pour into shell. Top with full crust and make slits or make a lattice top. Crimp edges. Bake in preheated oven on low shelf for 40 minutes or until golden brown.
2 cups of pumpkin pulp purée from a sugar pumpkin or from canned pumpkin purée 1 1/2 cup heavy cream or 1 12 oz. can of evaporated milk
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· NEW! Access 3⁄4 mi. Frio River Park, 1.385 AC, Hwy 1120 front, well, septic, elect. Owner Terms 15% dn., 6% I, 10 yrs (#60) $80’s · REDUCED! 193 AC Home w/FP, steps down to river, Concan area, valley, hills, good hunting - lots game, fenced (#85) $811,020 NOW $694,195 · REDUCED! 229.7 AC Riverfront, remote hunting, 3 dwellings, joins above property (#86) $964,782 NOW $825,808 · NEW! 5.5 Acres GarnerPark area. Well, elect., lg. shop w/living quarters, numerous trees, great views, very private, easy access (#9) $152,000 · NEW! Frio Riverfront 2/2 home, fireplace, separate bedroom/game room. Sit in sunroom overlooking Cypress lined crystal clear Frio River, covered RV shed + enclosed shop (#45) $369,000 · NEW! Leakey Springs Lg. 3/2.5 home, 2 fireplaces, RV/workshop, 7.2 AC, lots of large pecan trees, fenced, access Frio River & Leakey Springs (#2) $299,000 · 50 AC MOLReady to go Hunting Ranch, 2 cozy cabins, pond, 5 blinds, 5 feeders, low fencing, low taxes (#1) $439,000 · Garner Park Area 3/2 Home, fireplace, cathedral ceiling, private office, Frio River access thru priv. comm. Park w/RV hook-ups (#15) $169,500 · 92.6 ACReagan Wells riverfront, 2 hunter’s cabins, wells, pasture land, good hunting (#79) $361,296 · OWNER FINANCE 45 AC water, elect., homesite, hunting, easy access (#17) $147,485 · HUNTER’S CABIN – needs handyman, windmill & well needs work, elect., 45+ AC easy access (#22) $105,395 · OWNER TERMS – 22+ AC Bow Hunting, homesite, water, elect. (#55) $72,443 · GET AWAY PLACE hidden in the Hills! 45 AC, nice 5th wheel RV, dam/pond, patio, hunting. Ready to go (#41) $184,900 · HUNTERS CABIN 20.33 AC, remote hunting, valley/hilltop (#11) $71,053 · RIVERTREE AccessFrio River Park w/dam & Cypress trees & pavilion, central water system & RV storage are amenities for this 1.87 AC (#26) (Owner/Assoc. Broker) $60’s · Beautiful 2/2 Rock Home w/high ceilings, custom
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Browns-Aulds Plant Earliest Seeds In Kerr Joshua D. Brown (1816-1876) was the first white settler of record in Kerr County. He left a legacy still felt today, through his deeds and descendants. Native-born Mary Louise (Auld) Saunders Lehman is one of the greatgrandchildren who wears both sides of her family history proudly. The roots of Brown’s story were described at the beginning of this series of stories (see West Kerr Current, Jan. 26, 2006). However, this narrative will offer further details of the family saga and its ties to another long-time local clan — the Aulds. Before Joshua ever saw “Brownsburg” or “Kerrsville” (earlier versions of the present town’s name), the Madison County, Kentucky native followed his parents, Edward and Jenny (Campbell) Brown, to Sabine County sometime between 1831, when they left, and Oct. 1, 1837. An extensive military service followed. In 1839, he participated in the Cherokee expedition led by General Rusk. In 1842, he served during three notable events: as a private in the Mounted Volunteers at the Woll Campaign under Capt. Adam Zumwalt; the Sommerville Campaign of the Mier Expedition where he crossed the Rio Grande River at Laredo; and the Battle of Salado Creek fighting the Mexican Army near San Antonio. In July, 1844 Joshua received a final certificate (#90) for 640 acres. Documents show he continued his service in 1846, as part of Colonel Ben McCulloch’s Spy Company. It was after this that he arrived in Kerr County, ready to turn shingle-making into a local industry. However, by the time he was well into his 40s, Joshua took up arms again, this time in the Civil War. In 1862-63, he enlisted as a private Mounted Volunteer in the Texas Frontier Regiment under Col. James Morris. Joshua married Eleanor Smith, and had one child, Mary Louisa, who was born in 1847. Eleanor died a year later in Gonzalez County. After Eleanor’s death, he married Sarah Jane Goss (1833-1892) in 1849 — born in North Carolina: had 7 children: Eleanor Ann (b. 1851), who married Peter O. A. Rees; John William (b. 1854), who married Frances Henley; Mary Ela (b. 1857); James Stevens (b. 1859), who married Martha Ann Witt; Nicholas J. (1861), who wed Elizabeth Fenley; Virginia A. (1868), who married Charles Barlemann; and the youngest, Alonzo Potter “A.P.” (1870-1964), who married Grace Ida Stulting (1897-1962). Meanwhile, in 1855, Joshua petitioned for the formation of the new county, and in 1856, he bought 640 acres from Benjamin Cage. Joshua donated four acres for the first courthouse and school. Both Joshua and Sarah were buried in the Brown-Goss Cemetery located by the National Cemetery. “A. P.” and Grace had three children: Mary Louise’s mother, Gussie May (who was delivered by Dr. Ernest E. Palmer), as well as Jane Helena (19011997) who was called “Pete,” and Roy. They lived in a house down by the river across from the V.A., behind the present site of the Ag Barn. Mary Louise said her mother told her there were wires strung along the river, so that if any livestock strayed or floated downstream, they could go out with poles that had hooks on one end and pull them back in. “Mother and Aunt Pete delivered milk to Pampell’s candy store. They had an old horse who pulled the wagon. They would stop to unload the milk, and then go on to school. That horse didn’t need guiding. He just knew where and when to stop.” Mary Louise remembered that Pampell’s used to make its own candy. “Aunt Pete worked there. Mr. Pampell was pretty smart. He told her that his policy was that if you worked there, you could eat all the candy you wanted. So she ate a whole bunch on the first day, and then got so sick, she never ate any more.” Gussie married Alexander Daniel “Dan” Auld, Jr. (1896-1980). He was the son of Alexander Daniel and Susanna Lowrance Gibbens, and grew up on the Divide. He was the youngest of eight children. His older siblings were: Ida “Dollie,” Annie, Maggie, William, Archie and Joe Marcus. Mary Louise said Grandpa Auld “came to Kerr County as a bachelor, looking for a widow on a ranch. He went out on a Thursday, and came back the next Monday with a wife. “The Aulds were from Scotland. When he was eight or nine years old, my dad’s father died. He was dragged to death by a horse when his foot got hung up in the stirrup. “They brought him back to the ranch, but the only way they could get him to a doctor in San Antonio was by wagon, and it would have taken them four days. He said ‘no,’ and died at his ranch in Real County.” The Auld Ranch sprawled across parts of Real and Kerr counties. Part of the land runs toward both the Frio and Guadalupe Rivers. Dan Jr. married Gussie Maye Brown, but Mary Louise heard it could have turned out otherwise. “My mother used to ride in the car with Harry Dietert. It was the same Model T that was in the Sesquicentennial Parade. They were all friends from school, and my mother had met my dad there, too. “Well, my mother, and “Aunt Pete” went with my grandparents to Pasadena, California to visit my mother’s brother. My dad heard about it and followed them there. He must have proposed then because that’s where they got married. Later, they always said I might have been born a Dietert.” Dan and Gussie had four children between 1921 and 1929: Mary Louise, who said she was delivered by Dr. Ernest E. Palmer; then came Ayleen Aydeen and the twins, Alexander Daniel Jr. “Jack” and Joan “Donna Sue.” Ayleen, Mary Louise said, was a free spirit who never married. She flew planes but died at the age of 30 in a car accident near Guadalajara, Mexico. “She was driving at night heading for the coast, and and ran over an embankment.” “A.P.” and Grace both lived well past the mid-1900s. “They lived on a knoll off Harper Road, but it was later torn down,” Mary Louise said. “They gave it to an aunt who lived in California, and she didn’t really care about it. That really made me sad to see it go.” She said that A.P. was sturdy and fearless, even in old age. “Grandpa was pretty strong. He climbed way up on a water tank and fell off, when he was 84 years old. He had no broken bones. I also remember that at his house in town, he had a building in the back where he had wood chips going to smoke meat like hams and sausage. They kept chickens and had a garden.
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“We spent every Christmas there for 40 years. We had Thanksgiving at mother’s house, Christmas at my grandparents, and New Years’ at Aunt Pete’s. I never had to look at my watch because every time we visited, my grandfather would say, ‘Well, it’s nine o’clock, time to go.’ And they would leave right then and there.” Mary Louise said she was the first to break off the 40-year tradition ... “when I had my daughter (Kay Ann) on Dec. 23, at 39 years of age. She was a month late.” Growing up, Mary Louise spent her early years in West Kerr County. “I lived at the ranch on the Divide until I started school. I started the year I turned 8, that November. Then my parents bought a house on Myrta Street right off Tivy. There was a big moon on the fireplace. The fireplace was made from the leftover broken bricks from the Bluebonnet Hotel that got torn down. They were both built by the same man. “I really hated to see that hotel go. We used to attend parties, receptions and lunches there.” She loved animals, and did much to rescue both domestic stock and wildlife. “My dad worked on the ranch during the screw-worm era, the late ’20s and early ’30s. I’d help bring the mouflon goats from the pasture. If you saw the goats running around, that meant they had worms. So, I’d catch them, doctored them and then put them in the ‘wormy trap.’ You had to keep them separate. The lab on the Fredericksburg Highway (SH 16 N.) developed the screw-worm eradication, and they tested it in Florida. “When I was a teenager, in the springtime, I took my old dog with me to the pasture to see about sick fawns. I’d send that old dog to go around in a circle and chase the fawns until they got tired out. Then I’d get the fawn, put it on the horse and tie it down, and bring it back and raise it. My mother didn’t like it at first, but later, she learned to accept it. I just wanted to save them. Dan was a Marine pilot during WWI, achieving the rank of 1st Lieutenant. He had graduated from Texas Military Institute in San Antonio after graduating from Tivy High School. “He would never talk about the war,” Mary Louise said. “All I knew was that during the horrible flu epidemic, when the troop transport got to France to take them home, they said anyone who could crawl out of there, they would save. He was one of the few who crawled out.” He made a living off the ranch, as well. At one point, he was a driver for “Boss” Peterson, who Mary Louise said was the only dealer in the U.S. who sold all the GM line of vehicles. Dan also worked as an oil operator and a big game hunter. “He got trophies for hunting. He even got the ‘grand slam’ in bighorn sheep. There is a mount of a water buffalo he bagged at the Lehman house. She missed seeing the big flood in 1932, since Mary Louise’s family was stranded out at the family ranch. But the one in 1936 still stands out, and she remembered seeing the span across the Guadalupe River on Sidney Baker St. “The bridge was shaking and everyone was wondering if it would hold. They got some kid to drive over it, but he couldn’t get to the other side, so he had to turn around and come back across again. An old man told me when he came to Kerrville, he had camped overnight behind the bowling alley, and when he woke up in the morning, he was surrounded by water.” Being picked as the queen for the 4th of July celebration and rodeo in the 1930s was exciting for Mary Louise. Boss Peterson and the Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsored her, and she rode a palomino horse in the parade. “I remember that beautiful saddle they put on him. It came from Mexico, and was covered completely in real silver Mexican dollars. Later that night, they gave me another horse for the rodeo, that was at the Tivy football stadium. This horse reared up on me, but he didn’t throw me off. He came up so high that I left a perfect lipstick print on his ear. I often wonder what ever happened to that saddle.” She attended one year at Schreiner Institute after high school. Then, she went to TWU, then called Texas State Women’s College, graduating with a degree as an interior designer. During WWII, she worked in the civil engineering department of Humble Oil in Houston about 2-1/2 years. Eventually, she returned to care for her ailing mother because her father traveled a lot and the other siblings were away. Gussie eventually succumbed from lupus. In 1950, Mary Louise married Harold “Harry” Cleveland Saunders Jr.. “I met Harold around here. He was in the service and was a widower. His wife and child were killed in a car wreck. He was from Sonora and commuted to the San Antonio Army Base. I met him there with my sister and her husband.” When Harold got out of the service after the Korean War, he went into the drilling business back in Sonora. He even dug a well for the City of Kerrville, and Mary Louise didn’t mind pitching in her share. She even transported dynamite, much to the shock of some of her friends. Harold died of leukemia in 1977, and Mary Louise moved on with her life. She met Raymond Lehman, who was a salesman originally from Pennsylvania. Ray had been a pilot in the U.S. Air Force, serving 20 years. He lived in Florida, and operated a paint store, which he sold in 1976, and came to the Hill Country. Ray had been married before, and had four children: David, Joann, Richard and Jane. His brother Dick had married a woman from Uvalde and came to visit. “My sister Joan gave a party, and most of the guests were single women and widows. Raymond came and brought Naomi Ingram. He was new in town and owned the paint store, Kerrville Color. He was friends with Naomi.” “She was a really nice lady, and helped me meet a lot of people in town,” Ray said. “She even ran for county judge.” Lehman served as a Kerr County Commissioner from 1992 to 1996. The Lehmans still live in Kerrville. They recently donated a historic map to Kerr County, which showed the town of “Brownsburg” before it became “Kerrsville.” It was acquired completely by serendipity on a trip to Colorado, and presented as a gift during a ceremony at the Sesquicentennial Celebrations held here in April.
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»Prop#4/Frio Pecan Farm mngd rental with 2b/ 2ba, covr’d porch, beautiful Pecan grove, wildlife, 7000sf pavilion w/comm. kitchen, Frio Rvr common area, Lg custm BBQ, nice location & great hill country investment! $175,000 »NEWProp#09/City lot 0.726 w/nice dbl-wide & lg accessory bldg. w/2 half baths,slab fndtn. No city zoning so possible comm.or residential. 1 blk off Hwy 83, walking dist to school & shpng. OF avail. List $149,000 »NEW Prop#14/Lot 6, Spring Hill Subdv., Leakey, 3.22 ac,Nice Tx rch style with 3b/3ba, two 1/2ba, wd flrs,FP,opn flrpln,split design,pool,arbor,outside entrtng,surround snd inside & out,lg mstr,carprt & unique country décor.2012 taxes $4,396.61 Owner LREB List $350,000 »Prop#11/Nice 30 ac TBS hunting tract in Standing Rock Diamond Rch. Lot 193 located just east of Hwy 41 for good access. 3 blnds,3 feeders,sm cab.,water coll syst, & 1 bow stand.Great Price: $65,000 » Prop#12/Lot 19, Canyon Oaks Subdv., Un II in Concan. Great vacation 2b/2ba hm with great space, natural light, cvr’d prch,huge stg, pvd circle dr. B&B allowed for great investment! List:$185,000 » Prop#15-25+/- acres in Real County. 12 miles west of Leakey on Hwy 337. UNRESTRICTED. Deep well, electricity, hunting cabin, water storage tank. 2 blinds, 3 feeders, abundant wildlife. Ag exempt! $132,500 »Prop#21/Gorgeous views offered on this 21 ac. Tract with unfnshd 2000+sq 3/2 hm w/frplc. Excel for horses, less than 5 min N. of Leakey. Finish w/ your own personal touches. Great price $339,500 » Prop#32/Hidden River Rch, 265 gorgeous ac w/ 3/4 mi West Frio Rvr & both sides! Mt views,level topog,wildlf,3 hms,6 wtr wells,8 stall hrse barn, & soooo much more! Endless possibilities. Exclusively listed $4,900,000 »NEW Prop#35/Lot 73, Rio Park Estates “Canal Circle”, 1.06 ac, 3b/2ba hm with guest qtrs, carport, fenced yard, utility rm, built-ins, tile flrs, central air/ heat & apprx 1438sf. Priced to sell!! List $149,500 » Prop#42-.3.2 acres in Springhill Subd.Beautiful lot in a gated subdvv.teleph, city wtr,& elec.Lg trees & views of the hill country, great location & bldg sites. restr. to protect your invest. O.F. terms 10% Dn,7.9% for 15 yrs:List Price $70,000 » Prop#46-Leakey Hills 38.5 Ac, Tr 32, Co Rd access, barn, cabin, stg shed, well, electricity. & Hunting! Very desirable area for hunting & with well & elect.on site, you’re set for the new season! Must see! List Price: $140,000 » Prop#47-/5.22 ac w/beautiful 3/2 hm. All you
want or need in a hill country setting, perim.high fncd, fruit, huge pecan trees, 3 bay barn/wkshp located just inside the city limits of Leakey. Fncd yrd, screened fnt prch & game rm/extra guest qtrs. Appt needed. $229,000 » Prop#59 SPRING HILL SUBDV, Just W of Leakey, Tr13, 3.76 Ac Undergnd utilities, gorgeous views, nice hardwoods, easy restr. HOA, paved access & good location. Priced to sell $79,500 » Prop#64/44.33 acres: Ideal hntng prop. Rancho Real I. Heavily wooded w/ lots of oak.1 rm cab w/ 40’ tower blind makes this unique. Rggd & remote yet 2x2 can access..6 dr feeders, ’86 4x4 Bronco,& camp trailer to convey. NOW$89,900 O.F. Avail! 10%Dwn, 9%, 15Ys » Prop#71/Wooded 368+ ac rch loaded w/natv wldlf & exotics. LOA provides wldlf exemp. Views & cabin site, All wthr subdiv rds,wtr & gme mngt by LOA. Edw Co.,Elect avail, LOA dues $3 p/yr. Priced to sell! $550,000.00 » Prop#79/ 1 to 100 ac avail. for comm. retail, dvlopmnt or resd.Hwy 83 frntg, High visibility, city wtr! Great opportunity. 1 ac on Hwy $75k, all acreage behind W hwy $7,500 p/ac or buy all ac & hwy frntg at $1.5 mi. O. F. Avail! 20%dwn,6%intr, 15 yrs!! » Prop#84 5 & 10 ac tracts in THE RIDGEExperience the Texas hill country at its finest w/ prvte access to your own beautiful Frio River park w/BBQ pavilion. Ea offer undrgrnd utilities, mtn views, free roaming wildlife, hiking, biking & much more! This gorgeous restricted subdivision offers great building sites for your dream home, retirement or vacation get-away. B&B allowed so take advantage of this new development. Call for a showing or take a drive out 4 mi. south on RR 1120. Tracts are selling fast! Check out our website for current sales! Prices start $87,500 »Prop90/1.19 ac hm site in the prestigious gated community of RiverTree. Crystal clear Frio River is still flowing in spite of drought. Lot is heavily wooded & at the end of the st between two beautiful Hill Country homes. List price: $109,950 » Prop95/10 mi west of Leakey, 20.10 ac hntng tract is located 1.5 mil off RR337. Abundant wildlife include white tail,axis deer, hogs, aouda & turkey. Unbelievably beautiful long views to the west!2 blinds feeders will convey. List $75,000 » Prop97/Lot 3, Blk 3, features 4.390 ac in the gated River Tree Subdv. The best feature of this property is the magnificent views of the mnt.Great for horses, river access, Water & elect. meters are in place, a septic system has been installed& two RV hookups.List: $129,900
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CHRISTMAS ON THE SQUARE IN LEAKEY, TEXAS Stephainie DeLeon Wins LaMoyne Star
Christmas on the Square, Saturday, November 24th at 3:00 p.m. That was when my new family would be revealed. It had been interesting to watch as all sorts of people from all over the state stepped forward, filled out slips of paper and parted with their hard-earned money in the hopes of being the one lucky enough to take me home. At the appointed time Diane Hirst, who had made me whole, reached into the container and from hundreds of possibilities plucked the winning ticket bearing the name Stephanie DeLeon. Stephanie works with students at all levels in the Leakey Schools. I’m glad that I can stay in the Frio Canyon, and I’m hoping that Mrs. DeLeon will let me join all the other Real County Quilts in the giant Centennial Quilt Expo at Alto Frio Baptist Encampment on April 6, 2013. My raffle netted the Centennial over six hundred dollars! WOW!
Chamber Winner Announced for Mohair Jacket
SANTA and his helper Miss Frio River
Santa and his beautiful helper Clair Glass, Joyce Weston and Mi Mi Hardwick collected Miss Frio River, quizzed each child as to monies from raffle ticket sales, tossed the tickets what they wanted from Santa! Clair took about and pulled out the name Cindy Smith from notes and passed out candy canes, everyLeakey as the lucky winner of the Original Delores‘ one had fun visiting with Santa! Designs Mohair Jacket! Congratulations!
Foundations for Laity Renewal, founded by the H. E. Butt Foundation, recently distributed at total of $20,000 in grants to six Hill Country organizations (story front page)
Larry Ernst, Penny Horton, Rita Hood, Kitty Harrison and A.G. Hood of the Frio Canyon Parks Association accept a check from Noe Salazar, Foundation Camp Operations team member. Courtesy photo by Mike Forman
Mary Forman, Librarian, accepts a check for Friends of the Library from Liz Hoyer, Foundation Free Camp Registrar. Courtesy photo by Mike Forman
Mark Crider and Jimmie Dreiss of the Divide Volunteer Fire accept a check from John Worden, Foundation Administrator. Courtesy photo by Mike Forman
Troy Wright representing the Frio Canyon EMS accepts a check from John Worden. Courtesy photo by Mike Forman
Rudy Gonzalez, H. E. Butt Foundation Camp Operations team member, presents a check to Mark Crider, Jake Sanchez, and Patricia Chism of the Real County Junior Livestock Show Association. Courtesy photo by Mike Forman
Kico Sanchez, Jessica Dillard, Noe Salazar and Hazel Pendley representing the Leakey Volunteer Fire Department accept a check from Fern Navarro, Camp Operations team member. Courtesy photo by Mike Forman
Divide VFD - Nov 2013.jpg Jimmie Dreiss of the Divide Volunteer Fire Department accepts a check from John Worden, Administrator of Foundations for Laity Renewal. Courtesy photo by Mark Crider
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