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WHERE IN THE WORLD DID YOU WEAR YOUR REAL COUNTY CENTENNIAL T-SHIRT? by Julie Becker
Jim and Brenda O’Dell of Leakey, mark off an item on their “Bucket List” as they visited Mount Rushmore Monument and Chief Crazy Horse Monument near Keystone, South Dakota. If you are planning a summer 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!
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LEAKEY ISD TRUSTEES ADRESS CAMPUS CONDITIONS
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Leakey ISD Trustees addressed campus conditions at their regular scheduled meeting on Monday. Trustees discussed the recent award of a grant to air condition the current gymnasium and also the need for roof repairs on the gym. Local business owner and President of the Leakey Youth Association, Will Bourland, told the board the entire project is only $7,000 short of being funded completely. Bourland went on to describe for the board the tremendous amount of labor being donated to this project. He told the board the recent grant will be funded on October 15th. Board President, Charlie Reagor, requested the board form a committee to advise the board of the best plan of action to facilitate necessary repairs and possible construction. A special called meeting is scheduled for November 5, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria to address these issues. At a recent volleyball game the current gym roof leaked substantially and caused
Sabinal Elementary Work on iStation Reading Teacher with additional information by Julie Becker
(L-Allen Bridges, Tristin Villasana, Jacelynn Hammond) Students in Mrs. Villasana’s 3rd grade reading class at Sabinal Elementary work on iStation, an interactive reading program offered free to all 3rd through 8th grade students in the state.What is Istation Reading? It’s a comprehensive computer-based reading
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program that maximizes students’ reading fluency, comprehension and retention, and academic success. Computer-adaptive assessments and curriculum present reading and writing in a fun, interactive way that motivates students to participate. This program is offered to Texas students by SUCCESS. Students Using Curriculum Content to Ensure Sustained Success (SUCCESS)! Texas SUCCESS provides statefunded access to interactive math and reading programs for Texas public school students in grades 38. These engaging and interactive online programs support students at all skill levels and, most importantly, encourage and enable progress and achievement as they move through the activities and curriculum. The Texas Education Agency and Education Service Center, Region 20 are excited to provide access to Istation Reading and Think Through Math. Istation
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some safety issues and well as embarrassment said LISD Assistant Principal Kathy Pannell. Trustees agreed to have some suggestions for members of the 8 to 15 person committee at the special called meeting. In other business the Surplus sale held on October 6, 2012 only netted the school district $375. LISD Superintendent, James Hesson advised the board the marquee sign in front of the school is no longer operational and the part necessary to fix it is $1650. He said finding someone qualified to work on the sign was difficult and the cost of travel to work on the sign is substantial. Hesson told the board current enrollment is 256 students with more enrolling this week. Trustees also approved the LISD District Improvement Plan for 2012-2013. The next board meeting following the Special meeting on November 5th at 5:30 p.m. is scheduled for November 12th at 6:30 p.m.
by Mrs. Christina Villasana – 3 grade ELA/ rd
Reading is a computer-based adaptive learning system that provides research based reading instruction. Think Through Math is an adaptive online learning program that deepens students’ understanding of critical math concepts and problem-solving skills. Each of these programs will: • assess individual students according to his/ her skill level • automatically assign and deliver appropriate curriculum tailored to each student’s abilities • inform teachers and parents when students might need additional help or confirm a student is on the right path • additionally, Think Through Math provides live bilingual tutors to engage and assist students that might be struggling with certain math concepts With free 24/7 access to these online adaptive programs, teachers, students and parents will be equipped with the necessary tools to build confidence and promote academic success.
By: Tena Taylor
Diana DelaRosa, Mrs. Noreda Sifuentes, Mr. Danny Irwin, and Mr. Charles Hunger all attended the meeting. The Austin Convention Center’s exhibit floor highlighted more than 400 vendors. Here the latest educational products and services were displayed. Centered on the exhibit floor was the Digital Learning Pavilion where students from districts around the state demonstrated their mastery of current educational technology. The convention floor also housed exhibitions of school architecture and L to R- Superintendent: Mr. Rick Howard, Board Members: Mrs. Diana DelaRosa, Mrs. Noreda Sifuentes, student artwork. Mr. Danny Irwin, and Mr. Charles Hunger Starting the convention for During the last weekend of September / Texas Association of School Boards Nueces Canyon board members was more than 6000 attendees were in 2012 Convention. Superintendent Mr. a Friday morning special seminar for Austin for the 52nd Annual Texas Rick Howard and Nueces Canyon districts of fewer than 750 students. Association of School Administrators CISD School Board members Mrs.
This special session addressed the special opportunities and challenges of small school districts. Later over 200 breakout sessions were available. “The convention was an outstanding professional development conference for both school trustees and administrators. Breakout sessions allowed us to pick topics of particular interest to our district presented by personnel of similar districts or experts in the field,“ Superintendent Howard commented. Board members Danny Irwin and Noreda Sifuentes each said the training was excellent. Board member Charles Hunger said “The speakers were easily some of the best he has had the opportunity to listen to in his seven years on the board.” Three general sessions brought all the attendees together. Friday’s first general session lead off with a patriotic presentation by students from Schertz-Cibolo, Universal City CISD. continued on page 5
Garage Sale in Camp Wood on October ��th starting at �:�� am
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Tragedy Strikes the Mountain Three Dead One Wounded see story page 3
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Bandera Electric is holding a canned food drive until December 31. Please bring canned or nonperishable items to one of our offices. The items will be donated to local food pantries throughout the holiday season. For just a few dollars, you can make a difference. Isn’t that what cooperation is all about?
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Real County Extension News by Travis Helm County Extension Agent – Real County
Reminders
Big Springs 4-H Meeting – October 11th Leakey 4-H & FFA Gun Raffle and Brisket Lunch On Sunday, September 30th, the Leakey 4-H & FFA had a brisket plate sale and gun raffle that raised money for the local 4-H club and FFA chapter. Thanks to Leakey community members for donations and attending the brisket sale, $437 was raised for the local 4-H club. Also thanks to the community’s support, a total of $6,430 was raised through the gun raffle. The money was used through: · $800 covered the cost of the guns · $1,360 covered the dues for the members who sold tickets · $ 2,135 goes into Leakey 4-H · $2,135 goes into Leakey FFA The winners for the three guns raffled were: · 1stPlace – Reggie Rodriguez · 2ndPlace – Sheryl Wilson · 3rdPlace – Rebecca Dabbs Skyler Blalock sold a total of 165 tickets and was awarded the prize of a .22 rifle for the top selling member. Congratulations to Skyler for his hard earned prize. Thank you to everyone who purchased raffle tickets and supported the local kids as we had a
tremendous success. Animal Validation Dates for Real County NOTE: ALL ANIMALS THAT WILL BE SHOWN AT THE COUNTY LIVESTOCK SHOW OR MAJOR LIVESTOCK SHOWS MUST BE REGISTERED DURING ONE OF THE TWO OCTOBER VALIDATIONS. Sheep, Goats, and Pigs – Must be brought to the one of the October validations to be tagged Horses and Chickens – Exhibitor must come to one of the October validations to sign their animal up, they do not have to bring their animal, but must attend the validation to register.
Gov. Perry Announces Initiatives to Meet Growing Demand for Higher Education Gov. Rick Perry outlined his initiatives for the upcoming legislative session to improve accessibility, accountability and affordability in higher education. The governor called for a four year tuition freeze, outcomes-based funding for institutions and increased fiscal transparency for students and families. He also renewed his challenge for institutions to create more affordable $10,000 bachelor’s degree options. Ensuring students complete their degrees in a timely manner is critical to controlling costs, both for families and institutions. In addition to providing an incentive for students to graduate on time, the governor’s call for a
four-year tuition freeze at the rate a student pays his or her freshman year gives families predictability as they plan for the cost of higher education. Along these lines, Gov. Perry has proposed outcomes-based funding for institutions, tying 10 percent of an institution’s state funding to the number of students it graduates. Currently less than 30 percent of students at fouryear institutions graduate in four years, with only 58 percent graduating in six. In 2011, Gov. Perry challenged institutions of higher education to find efficiencies in the way they teach students, including offering bachelor’s degrees for $10,000 or less,
including books. So far, nine institutions have announced or implemented a $10,000 degree: •The University of Texas at Arlington, Tarrant County College System and Mansfield School District •The University of Texas at Permian Basin •The University of Texas at Brownsville •Tarleton State University •Texas A&M University Commerce and South Texas College •Texas A&M International University •Texas A&M University - San Antonio and Alamo Colleges •Texas A&M University Texarkana •Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College and Southwest Texas Junior College
Higher Ed Must Be Accessible For All Texans By Governor Rick Perry
Recently, we received the great news that the number of Texas students taking the SAT has soared over the last five years, especially among minority students. Statistics released last week show a 42 percent increase among African-American students and a 65 percent increase among Hispanic students. More than ever before, Texas students from all backgrounds are dreaming of
students to pursue their dreams. That’s why I’m calling for a four-year tuition freeze for incoming freshmen, so that the amount students pay when they first arrive on campus will be locked in through what should be their senior year. Not only will this help students and their families predict and plan for the cost of their college careers, it will also provide a powerful incentive to complete degrees on time.
going to college, and are taking active steps to get there. This is quite a turnaround for Texas. In 2000, we had a smaller percentage of students going to college than any of the other 10 most populous states. To reverse this trend, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board adopted a strategic plan called Closing the Gaps by 2015, which challenged our higher education institutions to increase enrollment by 500,000 in 15 years. By 2005, this plan was working so well that we moved the goalposts back further, increasing the target number to 630,000 by 2015. As interest in pursuing a college degree is increasing, state officials have to do everything we can to remove the roadblocks and enable
Currently, less than 30 percent of students at Texas’ four-year institutions graduate within four years. In fact, only 58 percent get their degrees in six. Clearly, this system can - and must - be improved. For this reason, I’m also proposing we link a portion of each university’s funding to the number of students that graduate. Under the existing formula, state funding is based primarily upon the number of students who enroll in the university. This number is important, but it’s not the complete story. Under my proposal, 10 percent of the school’s funding will be tied to how many of those students are actually receiving degrees. Simply put, if a school fails to graduate students,
it’ll eventually cost it some funding. This will encourage universities to do everything they can to help their students complete their degrees and graduate in a timely fashion, saving both the student - and ultimately the university - time and money. Along those lines, we must do more to give students a clearer picture of how much is at stake when it comes to graduating on time. One way to do this is by requiring universities to break down the costs and inform students of the price tag for graduating in four years, compared to five or six. In the 2011 State of the State address, I challenged our universities to develop bachelor’s degree programs that cost no more than $10,000. My challenge gained national attention, and while some shook their heads and said it couldn’t be done, others simply went to work. Already, nine institutions have announced programs to meet that challenge, and others will soon be added to the list. These measures will make college more affordable and will meet the growing demand for higher education in a way that encourages students to complete their degrees on time. While the average Texas college student graduates with less debt than the national average, now is the time to take steps to prevent us from moving further up that chart. To meet the growing demand for higher education in Texas, we must give our students affordable and predictable options, and reduce the debt that they carry with them as they start their careers.
Comptroller Releases Report Examining Government Debt in Texas (AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Susan Combs released a report today entitled Your Money and Local Debt that gives Texas taxpayers a clearer understanding of the volume of debt issued by the governmental entities that serve them. This report examines the current levels of government debt in Texas, highlighting trends that have seen our debt load more than double in the past decade. Debt is often not visible to the public, as few government entities make it easy for the taxpayer to determine what they owe. For example, when voting on a bond initiative, voters are typically only presented with information
about current debt proposals and not with information about existing debt or how much this debt will ultimately cost them. All taxpayers are served by overlapping governmental entities that may have issued debt, and it is very difficult to find out these entities’ total debt outstanding. “As taxpayers step into a voting booth to approve new debt, government should tell them how much debt they are already responsible for repaying and how much debt service is included,” Combs said. “Elected officials are responsible for telling the taxpayers they serve about the price tag associated with new and existing debt.”
Some local governments even issue bonds without voter approval in the form of certificates of obligation. Taxpayers need access to critical information detailing how much debt their local governments have accumulated and whether their tax dollars or other revenue sources will be used to repay that debt. To increase the information presented to Texas taxpayers so that debt – both current and proposed – is transparent, the report also issues the following recommendations: 1. As new debt is presented to voters for approval, consider requiring that the following be placed on the ballot: a. the amount of outstanding debt,
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revise the petition process to make it easier for taxpayers to compel a public vote. 3. Many local entities already post their annual financial reports online. To ensure greater transparency, consider requiring all governmental entities post their annual financial reports along with all long-term debt obligations on a public website. Such disclosure should include: a. the debt’s original stated purpose, b. total amount of debt authorized, c. issued and unissued amounts of d. authorized debt, e. total of issued debt spent and unspent, and f. per capita burden on taxpayers. “It is my goal to continue
making Texas government more transparent by providing the information and tools necessary for our citizens to understand the details of our state and local government finances, which they pay for,” said Combs. This report is the second in a series of reports entitled Texas, It’s Your Money aimed at helping taxpayers know more about all the ways in which their wallets are impacted. The third report will provide a more in-depth look at education debt in Texas, followed by a fourth report shining a light on the state of Texas public pensions. Taxpayers can find the report and follow the series at www.Te xasItsYourMoney.org.
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JAIL REGISTER
Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report September 30, 2012 – October 6, 2012
Sept. 30 - October 6, 2012 MARTINEZ, JOSE GUADALUPE, 50 W/M, Leakey, Texas, A/O GASS, INDICTMENT COUNT I SEX PERFORMANCE BY CHILD, COUNTS II & III - INDECENCY WITH A CHILD $50,000 PR BOND; SHIPMAN, DONNY WESLEY, 23 W/ M, Leakey, Texas, A/O GASS, PAROLE VIOLATION - INJURY TO CHILD, In Custody; DIAZ, VANESSA PARKER, 21 W/F , Leakey, Texas, A/O GASS, JP CAPIAS PRO-FINES total money owed $2,069.93, SENTENCED 44 DAYS COUNTY JAIL; MAPLES, DYLAN SCOTT, 20 W/M, Leakey, Texas, A/O GASS, CRIMINAL MISCHIEF >$500 <$1500, $4000 PR BOND; JONES, KELLY SCOTT, 22 W/M, Leakey, Texas, A/O GASS, CRIMINAL MISCHIEF >$500 <$1500, $4000 PR BOND; WILSON, KIMBERLY JEAN, 37 W/F, Leakey, Texas, A/O GASS, TYLER COUNTY WARRANT NON PAYMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT, $500 CASH BOND; SCOTT, GUY KEITH, 46 W/M, Leakey, Texas, A/O GASS, HARASSMENT, $2000 SURETY BOND.
9/30/2012 @ - 0240 responded to US Hwy 83 south for a business alarm - 0447 a constable and a deputy responded to the 200 block of Flat Rock for a disturbance call 10/1/2012 @ - 1006 responded to US Hwy 83 north to assist with a juvenile 10/3/2012 @ - 2224 responded to 300 block of North Frio street for a family
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS LEAKEY ISD’S State Financial Accountability Rating
Leakey ISD will hold a public meeting at 6:00pm, November 12, 2012 in the school cafeteria, 429 Hwy 83 North, Leakey, Texas. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss Leakey ISD’s Financial Integrity Rating System rating for the 2010/2011 school year.
disturbance 10/4/2012 @ - 2154 responded to 30 block of Pecan Shadows Drive for a man disturbing the peace complaint - 2245 responded a business at the 500 block of East Fourth street in Camp Wood for loud noise complaint 10/6/2012 @ 1220 responded to Rim Rock Road for a shooting
Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Private Club Registration Permit by Harley’s Hideaway Social Club, Inc. dba Harley’s Hideaway to be located at 500 E. 4th St., Camp Wood, Real County TX. Pablo Valverde Sefuentes 3rd is President. Robert Mudd is Vice President and Kathryn Dillard is Secretary
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TRAGEDY ON THE MOUNTAIN LEAVES THREE DEAD ONE WOUNDED by Julie Becker
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.
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
As darkness fell on Real County Saturday night so did a heavy weight of uncertainty. Earlier in the afternoon a tragic shooting took place on Rim Rock Road, located about half way between Leakey and Camp Wood, Real County, Texas. Rim Rock Road is home to several families and one loner often referred to as “Lonesome Bob.” Robert Jones, a single 52 year old man lived a quite existence, all be it some what strange. Neighbors said he did not talk much and kept to himself. Details of the ordeal have not been released, but it appears that Jones had set fire to what he called a 16X16 Weekend Cabin in advertisements to sell his property. Once the fire was noticed, a neighbor from down the road, went to help.
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yet, no indications of why Jones went on the killing spree have come to light. The passenger in the car was transported by Airlife to San Antonio were she is reportedly in good condition. A press release from Real County Judge Garry Merritt at 10:25 a.m. Sunday said “The suspect has been located and is no longer a threat. We are still processing the crime scenes and obtaining victim identification.” Several news stories simply confused the situation, leading citizens to question the status of the shooter. The Herald encouraged readers to not get caught up in the media hype, there were three people dead, two victims and the shooter. Real County Judge Garry Merritt assured the community, the threat was longer present.
Later in the day on Sunday a formal press release said the body of Robert Bryan Jones was found in a ravine on his property approximately 9 miles west of Leakey. It appearsed Jones died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Based on our investigation so far, it appears Jones was responsible for the shooting deaths of two adults and the wounding of a juvenile on Saturday near the location where Jones’ body was found. The investigation is ongoing. Names of the victims are being withheld pending completion of the investigation and notification of next of kin. As soon as the names of the victims are released we will notify the public, but ask for time for the families to grieve.
CITY OF LEAKEY HEARS COMPLAINTS REGARDING BILLING ISSUES by Julie Becker
The City of Leakey held their regular monthly meeting on Monday October 8th at 7:00 p.m. at Leakey City Hall. City leaders approved the minutes and operating statements and payment of bills. Next on the agenda under the heading Garbage
Department was a citizen complaint regarding garbage pickup charges for rental properties and disputing monthly bill. Kenneth Fick raised questions regarding his water bill and additional charges assessed to residential properties categorized as Commercial properties. Mayor Harry Schneemann WAGONS, HO! told Fick the charges CENTENNIAL in question are actually EDITION assessed on NOW AVAILABLE AT THE the garbage rates. SchHILL COUNTRY neemann said
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Apparently, Jones shot and killed the neighbor and his dog. A passerby and her daughter were caught up in the chaos. Reports indicate Jones shot and killed the driver through the windshield of her car and also shot the passenger in the leg. The passenger was able to escape and run to the nearest house, where she broke a window and was able to call 911 from a phone inside. Obviously frightened she ran to the end of the road (intersection of Rim Rock Rock and 337) and waited for help. Dozens of officers from Real Co., the Border Patrol and DPS searched the area on the ground and from the air for Jones. He was located about 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning not far from his cabin with a reported self inflicted gun shot wound. As of
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if a property is being used as a rental an additional fee of $4 is assessed for garbage pick-up. Fick maintained renters should not be charged an additional fee since they receive the same services as any residential property. Schneemann informed Fick the fee has been assessed through a City Ordinance that gives the city the authority to collect the additional $4. As the conversation became heated, Council member Scott Chisum requested the Mayor move on to the next agenda item. Council took no action on this
item.
Next on the agenda was discussion or action on a Proposed Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant to the Texas Department of Agriculture and authorizing the mayor to act as the city’s executive officer. Council members accepted the proposed resolution. This grant is for $161,743 with a cash match from the city of $8,100 and will be used for upgrades at the main water plant and replacement of feeder lines on the main line through Leakey.
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LEAKEY LADY EAGLES WIN OVER UTOPIA AND HARPER by Coach Aris
The Lady Eagle Volleyball Team had a good week going to 3-0 in district play with wins over Utopia and Harper. We started the week with a three set win over Utopia 25-10, 25-14 and 25-13. We served well in this match and was able to keep Utopia from attacking the ball. I thought we passed well and was able to get the ball to our hitters and attack them. We are getting more consistent in every aspect of the game. The mistakes are becoming less frequent and we are not hurting ourselves with as many unforced errors. Our hitters only committed 4 hitting errors while getting 29 kills for the match. Mackenzie Wade led the way with 11 kills, Sarah Reagor 9 kills and Keena Auld had 5 kills. Brianna Rubio led the
setters with 14 assists for kills and Mackenzie added another 9 assists. Joanie Eliott had 4 digs, Veronica Gonzalez 2 aces. Our back row passing is getting better week to week. We have very few passing errors and they are getting the ball to the setter so we can run our offense. The final match of the week was against a really good athletic Harper team. We won a hard fought 5 set match 27-25, 20-25, 25-23, 1725 and 17-15. There were a lot of really good things in this match. The one thing that stands out is the will and desire to win. Our girls showed a lot of mental toughness and team chemistry in this entire match. I was really proud of the way they stayed together and fought
through some tough play. This is one of those matches that can really build confidence and help you as a team as you go forward. Mackenzie Wade had 10 kills and Keena Auld had 9 kills. Brianna Rubio had 10 assists and 4 kills. Our back row did a great job handling some really tough serves. Olivia Martinez, Veronica Gonzalez, Jacy Gray, Joanie Eliott and Johana Carrizales delivered the ball to the setters so we could run our offense. these girls have turned into a really solid core group of passers and servers. Our next match is at home against Medina before hitting the road for five away matches. We need to play as well on the road as we do at home.
Dyslexia Corner and Content Mastery by Jen Harwood, CALT Certified Academic Language Therapist
What is Content Mastery? As the name implies CM is a place to come to master the content. Here at Leakey ISD our Content Mastery Lab sees students throughout the school in Kindergarten-12th Grade for any variety of subjects including math, reading, writing, science and social studies. Certified
teachers and instructional aides are available to assist students all day long from 7:30-4:00. Students are allowed to leave their classroom once direct instruction has been provided by their teacher. When students arrive to CM they are provided with whatever extra “little” help they may need including but not
It’s a Gas! In 5th Grade The school year is off to a busy and great start in the Leakey ISD 5th grade classroom with science and such. We began our science process by observing a mysterious form of matter called ‘Ooblick’. We learned to classify matter into its different states. Discovered how a chemical change can result in a change in both temperature and a state of matter and blown up balloons using a chemical reaction. Like matter, 5th grade is always changing. We have completed our first novel study,
limited to reading assistance, note-taking assistance, summary skills, mnemonics for remembering information, helpful study tips and strategies, guidance for locating answers, re-teach of concepts in a different way and sometimes just a quiet place to work. In addition, our goal in CM is
to help the student find their individualized learning style. Hopefully, with enough practice and guidance the students will take what they’ve learned in CM and apply it to being lifelong learners.
By Jennifer Pigg
Holes by Louis Sachar. In social studies we have learned about North American Indian tribes, early explorers, and the settlement of the 13 colonies. Math matters too. Numbers and Operations, and problem solving has been our main objective this first six weeks. With lessons on numeration, addition and subtraction number sense, and multiplying to solve problems the students are well on their way to mastering this first objective. Challenging? Yes, but fun. The challenge lab has opened up many opportunities for
our children. Fifth grade has ten UIL events, so a class of 22 is exactly what we need to fill all these extra activities. The volunteers in the lab are acting as coaches and taking coaching lessons themselves when needed. They are always in motion, going the extra mile for our students. Spirit! Yea, we got spirit. Supporting our athletes has also been part of our weekly activities. Attending pep rallies and bonfires and games adds an element of leadership and team spirit that can be seen throughout our entire school.
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In chemistry we are studying the history of atomic thought starting with Aristotle and Democritus more than 2000 years ago and working our way up to the present. The Greek philosopher Democritus began the search for a description of matter more than 2400 years ago. He wondered if matter could be divided into smaller and smaller pieces forever or if there was a limit to the number of times a piece of matter could be divided.
Ultimately Democritus arrived at a theory that said matter could not be divided into smaller and smaller pieces forever; eventually, the smallest possible piece would be obtained. He went on to say that this smallest piece would be indivisible. Democritus called this smallest piece of matter “atomos” which means “not to be cut”. From the Greek word “atomos” we get the word atom.
Wednesday, October 10 Fire Prevention Week 8:30am K-5 - Real Cty Volun. Fire Dept 3:40pm Staff Meeting-All Staff 3:40pm Cafeteria 7:00pm FCA/Fields of Faith Thursday, October 11 Fire Prevention Week 5:30pm JH FB vs. Nueces Canyon Eagle Stadium Friday, October 12
Fire Prevention Week 8:00am Class Pictures K-11 & Band 4: 00pm HS Volleyball vs. Center Point (JV @4 Varsity @5) 7:30pm Eagles FB vs.Nueces Monday, October 15 7:30am Administration Meeting 5:00pm JH Volleyball vs. Center Point in Center Point Tuesday, October 16 7:15am Secondary Faculty Mtg-Library 8:30am Vision & Hearing Screenings 5:00pm HS Volleyball vs. Harper
The Internship Hunt: What students should know about landing a great position (ARA) - This is the time of year when companies converge on college campuses looking for the best and brightest students. Recruiters - from financial services firms to high tech companies - battle it out to lure potential interns to their branding and recruiting events in hopes of enticing them to intern at their company. For students, it’s the ultimate opportunity to get a foot in the door at a company where they’d like to have a career. “This is a great time to be a student in the market. It’s not only exciting to see the all opportunities that are available, but students can learn a lot from the process of finding an internship,” says Ebony Thomas, director of campus recruiting at Prudential Financial. Thomas says there are many things to love about finding an internship this fall, but here are her top reasons. * It’s all about dressing for success. If students don’t have the appropriate clothes for recruiting events, it’s time to shop for a look that sends the right message to recruiters and hiring managers. Most college students have clothes for the
classroom that pull doubleduty for social outings (aka rush party, clubs, etc). “Those looks will get you noticed in the wrong way at recruiting events,” Thomas adds. Though funds can be limited, she suggests finding two to three interchangeable pieces for interaction with corporate recruiters. * The ability to expand personal networks and make new friends is one of the best perks of finding the perfect internship. At each event a student attends, there are opportunities to meet and get to know representatives from many different companies. Thomas also suggests networking with upperclassmen who have connected with the employers in the past. “Networking with them will give you tips on how to be successful in social, teaming and interviewing segments of the process,” she notes. * Many companies are getting more innovative in their approach to draw you to their events to get to know potential interns. “We see companies offering new experiencesto broaden your horizon and creating challenges that are meant to be memorable
for the intern candidates,” Thomas says. These recruiting experiences could range from rock climbing, gourmet cooking classes, to whitewater rafting. “Events like these allow companies to get to know how you’ll work in teams and under pressure.” *Interviewing is an essential part of landing the internship, and by far, the most challenging. Knowing what to say and how to say it is invaluable. Meeting with different company representatives and recruiters can help you polish interpersonal skills that are key to successful interviews. * For those who are truly committed to finding an internship, it’s the perfect opportunity to learn to sell yourself. Learn to be an advocate for your skills, knowledge and potential. * Learningnew skills that may lead to leadership opportunities and also transfer back into the classroom are key reasons why finding the internship is both useful and fun. * Finding a paid internship is essential. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers
(NACE), the average intern wage for a senior in a fouryear undergraduate program is $17.57 per hour. Compare that to the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, and students who land internships will be light years ahead of peers working in service or a job not connected to their field of study. * Landing the job is the one of the top reasons to love finding the internship. The NACE 2012 Job Outlook survey found that nearly 75 percent of employers prefer to hire candidates with relevant work experience - and that work experience is gained through interning in your field of study or interest. As an additional point, Thomas recommends that college students who are in the market for an internship shouldn’t overlook the obvious: Start early and get to know the school’s career services counselors, who can offer students a great deal of support. “Career counselors can be the ultimate match maker to introduce you to many internship options and help you find companies that could be a good match.”
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
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Lil Dribblers Games - October 2nd
CAMP WOOD HARDWARE
By coach Brandy Sweeten
This past Tuesday marked the final regular season games between the fantastic four teams of color battling it out for their seeding spots in this Sunday’s Champion’s Tournament. In Division II play, Team Green who were hungry for their first win, came out with guns blazing. Team Orange answered bucket for bucket during the first quarter for an exciting opening. However, in the second and third quarters Green began to pull away by always getting the ball to the open player and full-court pressure. Just when all looked bleak for Orange in the fourth though, they made a
little run of their own and pulled within 3 points. But it was just a little too late. Green held onto the margin and won an exciting game 24 -21 to give them the confidence going into the tournament. The next contest featured Team Blue who put their undefeated record on the line, and Team Yellow who was riding a threegame winning streak and looking for revenge on Blue. Unfortunately, Blue was a bit short-handed in this meeting, and it would prove to be their down-fall. Yellow stuck to their game plan of an up-tempo game and finished their fast breaks with
accurate lay-ups. A fatigued Blue Team yielded their record 24 -36, but still have high-hopes for next Sunday’s tournament. In the Young Gun action, the Orange Longhorns recovered nicely from last week’s loss winning 14 -3 against Green. And in the second contest, Team Blue wreaked havoc by giving Yellow a surprise loss going into the Champion’s Tournament. The Panthers edged their opponent 11 -10. The end-of-the-season tourney will begin at 1:30 PM in both gyms. Come catch the kids and their improved play before they are gone!
Nueces Canyon elementary Library to Host SCHOLASTIC Book Fair Event Oct. 15th-Oct. 19th!!!
by Elementary Librarian Mrs. Jana Valenzuela
What: Nueces Canyon Elementary will host a Scholastic Book Fair on Monday, Oct. 15th – Friday, Oct. 19th, from 8:00 am to 3:15 pm. Funds raised will help purchase books for classroom libraries, AR prizes, and the AR end of year Fun Fling. Families, faculty, and the community are invited to attend this fun reading event that helps inspire children to become lifelong readers. The Book Fair will feature a special Donuts for Dads, Muffins for Moms, and a Grandparents Day with door prizes on each of those days. Donuts for Dads will be on Monday, Oct. 15th from 7:30 am to 8:15 am. Muffins for Mom will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 16th from 7:30 am to 8:15 am. Grandparents Day will be an all-
day affair, they can choose to have breakfast with their grandchildren or they can have lunch with them. When: The Book Fair will be open daily from 8:00 am – 10:55 am, closed for lunch duty and lunch break, re-open at 12:45 pm – 3:15 pm, Monday, Oct. 15th thru Friday, Oct. 19th. Where: Nueces Canyon Elementary Library More: The Book Fair offers specially priced books and educational products, including popular series, award-winning titles, new releases, adult bestsellers, and other great reads from more than 100 publishers. Book Fair customers may help the school build classroom libraries by purchasing books through the
Classroom Wish List program. In addition, the Book Fair will feature the One for Books® program, where kids can share the thrill of reading by donating loose change to purchase books from the Book Fair for classroom libraries, AR prizes and AR Fun Fling. Scholastic matches monetary donations with a donation of up to one million books, which go to national non-profit organizations dedicated to helping families in need, such as the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, Kids in Distressed Situations, Inc., and Kids In Need Foundation. For more information or if you would like to volunteer, you may call Mrs. Valenzuela at 597-8153.
Good 2012 Lil Dribblers Season This year, the Lil Dribbler season ended slightly earlier than usual, but the winning teams came down to the best records on the season. In Division I action, Team Orange held the best record with
suffering only one loss, while Team Yellow who was upset last week by the spoilers in Blue, grabbed the silver medals for the season. In Division II the games were even closer, Team Blue and Team Yellow
Featured speaker for the opening session was General William “Bill” Looney, retired U.S. Air Force. General Looney spoke on creating a positive organizational environment built not only to meet but also to exceed expectations. Saturday’s general session began with another talented student presentation by Coppell ISD. Featured speaker Mr. LeVar Burton spoke on the importance of storytelling and imagination
in the learning environment. Sunday’s final general session of the weekend included comments to the crowd from Texas Commissioner of Education Mr. Michael Williams. Professor Diane Ravitch presented the closing general session with information from her book The Death and Life of the Great American School System: How Testing and Choice Are Undermining Education. She spoke of the danger the school voucher system would
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tied with the same strong record of 4 wins and just 1 loss each to one another, but Team Blue held the better score during the head-to-head competition. So that put the Blue Panthers in 1st and an impressive Team Yellow
have on public education. Professor Ravitch also spoke on the damage high stakes standardized testing has on students. NCCISD Board President Mrs. Diana DelaRosa commented, “The Austin conference inspired me. It was full of amazing and talented children from surrounding schools and speakers who told us that we hold the future of our students; that we have the responsibility, privilege, and power to change
in 2nd place. To all competitors: congrats on a fine season, good coaching, and a supportive fan base. All students, 1st grade through seniors should be proud of their efforts. Until next season. . .
By: Tena Taylor
a student’s life, and even if it be only one life that we touch in a positive light, that we help change for a better future, then we will have succeeded in our roles”. All school board trustees must earn continuing education hours annually to comply with the requirements of their office. Rick Howard, “We will be looking forward to the 53rd convention next year in Dallas.”
Texas Education Agency Explains AYP Under the accountability provisions in the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act, all public school campuses, school districts, and the state are evaluated for Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). Districts, campuses, and the state are required to meet AYP criteria on three measures: Reading/Language Arts, Mathematics, and either Graduation Rate (for high schools and districts) or Attendance Rate (for elementary and middle/junior high schools). If a campus, district, or state that is receiving Title I, Part A funds fails to meet AYP for two consecutive years, that campus, district, or state is subject to certain requirements
such as offering supplemental education services, offering school choice, and/or taking corrective actions. Annual Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) evaluations for all public school districts and campuses are required by federal regulation. On December, 2010, Texas submitted an AYP Workbook amendment request to the United States Department of Education (USDE) to carry forward 2011 AYP status for all campuses and districts and maintain School Improvement Program (SIP) intervention stages for the 2012-13 school year. Although this approach was most similar to the state accountability transition plan, the request
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Not often am I sent information that I think is important, but this is. A cousin sent me information about wasp spray. It is useful for more than killing wasps. Wasp spray will kill a snake, a mouse, roaches and waterbugs, and when sprayed in the eyes of a thief or thug, will give you time to get away, get help, or run. It is more accurate than mace or red pepper spray, less expensive and easier to obtain. It will shoot accurately 20 to 30 feet away. So remember this valuable tool for protection. Put away the baseball bat, the gun (you might shoot yourself in the foot.) Use this useful spray. Bet you even have some at home. Yes, the thief or thug will have to have medical attention but it is much less urgent than what might happen to you.
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The childrens choir sang the entire “Books of the New Testament” to the congregation on Sunday. It was obvious to all who were there that these children are learning their way around the Bible. After Christmas, they begin the “Books of the Old Testament”. They meet every Sunday morning in the sactuary at 9:30 am. All children are
At St. Patrick, the Church begins a special year starting tomorrow through November 24, 2013. The Church calls you to pray more each day, remove any barriers to your prayer time and attend daily Mass. The month of October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary which is prayed before each Mass. On Saturday, the Rosary will be prayed outside next to the statue at 6:30 pm. This is in remembrance of Our Lady of Fatima’s last apparition.
Devine Area Artist Series
On Saturday the opening performance for 2012/2013 will be held at Goerge S Woods Community Center in Devine t promptly 7: 30 pm. The Sentimental Journey Orchestra will perform. This is a nostelia evening going back to the big band era. The music is awesome and the performers, dressed in US Army Air Corp uniforms will take you back in time to WWII and for some of us, a visit to our parents time. It will be excellent. They have performed in Austin, San Antonio, and of course Kerrville. It will be an evening to remember. Join us for an evening of fine entertainment.
Fans of “Big Bands” Fans of “Big Bands” invited to October 13 Concert in Devine Heading for Devine and a big band concert on October 13 will be the “Sentimental Journey Orchestra”, directed by Ted Conerly of Kerrville. Area residents are invited to hear the popular orchestra as they recreate the classic sounds of the “big band era” and band leaders such as Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Harry James and Jimmy and Tommy Dorsey. Following the Intermission, the musicians, dressed in uniforms of the U.S. Army Air Corps bands of World War II,
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10 Legal Needs Parents Don’t Expect (ARA) - Many parents might wonder why they would ever need legal assistance themselves, much less for their children. But the truth is, even if you raised the perfect child who never got into a bit of trouble, there’s a good chance you might someday have a legal need related to your child. Just as is often the case for adults, legal needs regarding your children can occur when you least expect them. Courtesy of ARAG, a global provider of legal solutions, here are 10 situations where a legal issue might arise related to your children. 1. A legal document called Medical Treatment Authorization for Minors authorizes medical personnel to treat your child if you’re not there and cannot be contacted. It also gives your child’s school or daycare the authority to obtain emergency medical treatment. This is a good idea if you are unavailable during the day or travel frequently. 2. If your child is involved in sports and gets a concussion or suffers heat stroke, you may need to consult an attorney if best sport safety practices related to such injuries weren’t followed. 3. If your child is bullied, resources to educate yourself on your rights and responsibilities may be helpful as you strive to keep your child safe and take the appropriate action to address the issue. Same goes if your child is accused of bullying. 4. If one of your child’s friends gets hurt while he or she is at your house, you may need legal advice regarding liability issues. 5. As your children enter college, they could experience a legal issue such as a dispute with their landlord over a lease or other rental issues. Online resources and documents can help you take the appropriate actions when a lease is signed. 6. Once your child reaches driving age, it’s possible he or she could get into an accident and need legal assistance if there’s a disagreement with your insurance company or another driver. 7. If you don’t see eye to eye with your child’s college over a tuition bill or an issue
related to academics, you may need legal advice. 8. Online safety is a big issue for children of all ages. Educating your children about Internet safety issues is important, but if your child becomes the victim of cyberbullying, Internet scams or other online crimes, legal guidebooks can help you understand your options and an attorney can help you to take action. 9. If you or your student takes out student
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Whew!! The deeper I dig the scarier it becomes… This morning I watched the News as I was getting ready to come to work. They were flashing pictures of headlines like— “Global Recession Imminent?” Online the headlines read…“The World Stocks Stall After Asian Session” By TOBY STERLING…Associated Press AMSTERDAM—World stock markets mostly declined Tuesday against a backdrop of worries about global economic growth and Europe’s debt crisis….and then, “World Stocks Down as Global Growth Woes Intensify By PAMELA SAMPSON | Associated Press – Mon, Oct 8, 2012… BANGKOK—World stocks fell Monday as Europe’s debt crisis continued to roil markets and the World Bank cut its growth forecasts for Asia. “That worried investors that we might have hit the top of the recent rally and we might see some correction in the short term,” said Jackson Wong, vice president of Tanrich Securities in Hong Kong. It worried me too! In a presidential election year with a trillion dollar US deficit…really? I guess you watched the debate…and if you didn’t here is a debate schedule and what issues they hope to
Oct 11 Vice Presidential Debate Foreign and domestic topics Oct 16 Second Presidential Debate Town meeting format Oct 22 Third Presidential Debate Foreign policy cover. After the debate the candidates are one month from Election Day and both are declaring they will win a race for the White House that remains anything but clear! “I very much intend to win this election,” Obama told donors in San Francisco Monday night. “But we’re only going to do it if everybody is almost obsessive for the next 29 days.” Romney stood in a driving rain, his wet hair sticking to the side of his face, to join the kinds of die-hard supporters he needs for victory. “People wonder why it is I’m so confident we’re going to win,” he told them. “I’m confident because I see you here on a day like this. This is unbelievable.” Since I cannot in good conscience insert any of my own political view into these articles as they are meant to educate the people of our community on the important issues. In the following information, are again…both sides of the coin and where each candidate stands after having had a chance to voice his “own” ideas and opinions. Two recent national polls showed one of the presidential candidates moving ahead of the other. They just couldn’t agree on which one. Polls Skewing Toward Obama or Romney After Debate Need More Time Oct. 1 to Oct. 7 showed Obama advancing over Romney by five points one day after, in a shorter tracking survey of three days immediately following their Oct. 3 debate, it called the race a tie. The conflicting results underscore the lack of clarity in an environment in which, almost every day, new polls are released that vary so greatly. There’s little consensus, though, on how deep or enduring that change in the race’s dynamic may be. Here are the general consensus results of “winners and losers” on the issues covered in the debate. WINNERS-*Mitt Romney: Romney needed a strong performance after roughly a month of unrelenting bad news — and even worse polling in swing states. And, he got it. Romney was extremely well-prepared and came across as someone more than ready to do
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the job for which he is running. * Bill Clinton: Obama’s answers in the first 30 minutes of the debate were either a) a paraphrasing of the last Democratic president or b) a comparison between himself and the former president. * Studies: The first 45 minutes of the debate felt like a conversation between the heads of two opposing think tanks. Obama cited a study, Romney responded with a study of his own. The point? You can find a study that says almost anything. LOSERS--* President Obama: The incumbent just seemed something short of engaged in tonight’s proceedings. Like his acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention, Obama’s debate performance seemed purposely restrained — striving for a workmanlike competence but achieving something well short of that. * The format: The attempt to structure the debate around a series of 15-minute segments discussing different aspects of the economy and other domestic policy matters failed almost before it started. Both candidates — what a surprise! — ignored time cues and the specific questions they were asked. And, Lehrer struggled to wrangle them into the allotted time/topic, which left the debate feeling almost entirely format-less. * Big Bird: Mitt Romney may love the big yellow bird but he told America he would get rid of funding for PBS if he was president. Whither
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Elmo? (Ha-I love this-Will work for food!) The numbers as I write this article this morning seem to be decidedly leaning Democratic but I can’t promise that by the time you actually read this article tomorrow the results will be the same. In horse racing this battle would be termed “neck and neck”. Only one thing is for absolutely certain this year…you need to educate yourself and your family and your neighbors on both national and local candidates and the issues that are important in your life, and vote accordingly; because life as we know it today in the United States of America may depend on the educated voters of the year 2012!
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