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FORMER DEPUTY REQUESTS APPOINTMENT TO REAL COUNTY SHERIFF POSITION

by Julie Becker

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SECOND CASE OF EBOLA IN TEXAS ............................ Page 7

Former Real County Deputy Don Gass will seek the appointment as Real County Sheriff. Gass was a Real County

Deputy until March of this year, when he retired from his position after 16 years of service to Real County. Gass was a Jailer Administrator and Deputy for Uvalde County before coming to Real County.

Gass and his wife Carrie are long time residents of Real County, as well as several of their children.

Following yesterday’s Commissioners Court meeting Gass turned in his application and necessary documentation to apply for the appointment as Sheriff.

Gass holds a current Peace Officer’s License, Jailer License and Dispatcher’s certificate.

Commissioners voted to accept current Sheriff James Brice’s resignation and set forth a process to fill the position.

Brice resigned at the half way point in his term, therefore Commissioners will appoint someone to fill out the remaining two years of his term.

Commissioners stated they will post the position in the local papers, take applications and possibly interview prospective candidates. Real County Judge Garry Merritt stated the decision could be made at a special called meeting or at the November or December meetings.

Gass has remained active in the community though he and his wife temporarily relocated to south Texas for work.

Gass has stated his desire to fill the position as Real County Sheriff comes from citizen requests and a desire to maintain the community safety that he sought to secure as a Deputy Sheriff.

Gass has strong ties to the community, seeing three of his children graduate from Leakey ISD. Gass’s community involvement runs deep, as a part of several organizations that support children in outdoor activities. Gass said “If appointed to this position, I will work as hard in the position of Sheriff and I did as a Deputy and will expect the deputies to do the same.”

Readers, please remember this is not an election. If Don Gass is the candidate you wish to support for appointment to fill out the term of the current Sheriff, please contact your County Commissioner or Real County Judge Garry Merritt.

WHAT’S AT STAKE

Chapter 41 Election Asks Voters to Maintain Local Control

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National Friends of Libraries Week ........................... Page 11

LEAKEY, TEXAS – October 13, 2014 – Early voting starts next week for the Chapter 41 Special Election being held in Leakey ISD. If passed, the proposition will allow the District to maintain local control by giving the Board permission to purchase attendance credits, bringing attendance up to an acceptable level. If the proposition fails, the State of Texas will get to choose how to equalize wealth in the district and may either detach property or consolidate Leakey with another school district.

Leakey has been categorized as a Chapter 41 district since 2008, and has been sending money back to the state every year since. The reason the State is requiring LISD to have this one-time election is because the amount of money the District sends back to the State each year (called recapture) now exceeds the amount of state aid the District receives annually.

“This is really just a formality,” states Interim Superintendent, Dr. Barbara Skipper, “that the State is requiring us to perform. It will allow our District to maintain local control, and we will continue to make

payments as we have all along.”

The State takes local tax dollars recaptured from “property rich” districts, such as Leakey, and redistributes the funds to “property poor” districts throughout the state. This funding policy has been highly debated for years, and many chapter 41 districts have challenged the constitutionality of the “Robin Hood” plan. In 1995, only 35 districts (1%) were considered Chapter 41. In 2013, the amount of Chapter 41 districts hit 374 (37%), contributing over $1 Billion dollars in recaptured tax dollars annually to the State. To date, almost $17 Billion dollars has been collected and redistributed. Recapture is now the 6th largest source of funding for the State, excluding sales tax.

Early voting will be held Monday – Friday, October 20th through the 31st, at Tinkum Hall – part of the Methodist Church Annex. Hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Election Day is Tuesday, November 4th, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, at the School Library. A photo ID is required.

Your vote counts!

NOTICE OF TOWN HALL MEETING TO DISCUSS CHAPTER 41 SPECIAL ELECTION Leakey ISD will hold a public meeting on Monday – October 20th, 2014 at 6:00 PM In the school cafeteria, located at 429 N US HWY 83 LEAKEY, TEXAS 78873 The purpose of this meeting is to answer any questions that taxpayers may have about the special election being held.

Early voting will be held October 20th – 31st at Tinkum Hall – Methodist Church Annex.

From 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday – Friday Election Day is Tuesday, November 4th, 2014 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM at the School Library

IT’S NOT OVER ‘TIL SAL SAYS IT’S OVER!!

by Julie Becker

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Troops Deploying to West Africa ............................ Page 3

I know, I know, it ended almost a year ago, but local businessman Sal Vetrano and his wife Winnie took a trip to Sicily and I can’t pass it up!

Sal wore his Real County Centennial shirt for a picture showing the town of Chiusa Sclafani where his father and grandfather were born. Real County - 100 years in Sicily!

Chiusa Sclafani was founded in the early 1300s by the Count Matteo Sclafani. Sal gave the shirt to a new friend, Giusy, who

operates the Oscar dei Sapori restaurant in Chiusa Sclafani.

The “Where in the World” series was a very successful tool used to promote the Real County Centennial, Real County turned 100 years old in 2013.

What a year we had, we partied, we sang, we danced, we did it all!

All to celebrate our heritage, that for most of us, is ingrained into our souls.

When the rest of the country seems in complete disarray, Real County, Texas stands strong!

The Spirit of ‘45 ............................ Page 13

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

Today’s Weather

High:82° Low: 52°

Henry Cannon was born in 1923 under the stars, on the side of the highway, near San Diego, California, where he was raised. He attended school until the 10th grade and quit in order to work and help support his family through the Great Depression. The Civilian Conservation Corp had a camp at Ocean Side, California, and it was there that he found a job for $1 a day, planting pine and holly trees.

On December 7, 1941, World War II broke out for America with the sinking of their fleet in Pearl Harbour. He wanted to join the Navy, so in order to get his choice of service, he slept on the street, waiting his turn to sign up. He recalls his sister bringing him sandwiches to eat. By December 13, he was in the military and instead of the usual 6 weeks training, they got only 3 weeks. They drilled in civilian clothes while training and used wood for rifles. Soon he was shipped out on the USS Tennessee to the South Pacific.

That ship saw 16 battles, 16 engagements, and the names Midway, Iwo Jima, the Philippines, Serengeti Straits of Gibraltar, rolled off his tongue. On April 12, 1945, he was hurt, thrown into the air, and spent his nights sleeping on the top deck, refused pain medication, preferred to handle the pain himself. He was in bad shape, head wounds were treated last,

by Billie Franklin

and that meant he had to wait. He became a disabled veteran with 10 % disability. He was placed in an Army hospital in Saipan. By November 25, 1947, he was discharged. Back in California, jobs were scarce and he walked the streets. He learned that in La Jolla, California there was a new Veterans hospital. He was there for a month and a half, found out that he had

kidney damage, and the doctor said he would never be able to work again. They awarded him a 50% disability. Later he was awarded at 100% disability.

He has had 5 operations for cancer, from asbestos wounds.

He began working out of San Diego, truck driving, and finally in construction, but when they were to build a dam in Guadalajara, he decided it was time to fulfill a promise made under fire. Recalling his promise during battle made to another sailor, a man from Texas who was buried at sea, he moved to Fort Worth, Texas. His first job was for Bill McDavis Pontiac as a salesman. “I can sell snow to the Eskimos” he said. He soon was their top salesman.

He went back to California where the Teamsters Union ruled. He refused to work for Jimmy Hoffa and in 1964, came back to Texas. He has worked all over the state and has lived a full life in spite of his health problems. Other accomplishments during his lifetime, were his love for dancing, having won many dance contests; he fought professionally in 1947 in the Golden Gloves; has been a used car salesman, still is; began riding motorcycles at age 15 and still does.

He also flew to Washington, D C in September of this year, where he and another WWII veteran were able to place a wreath on the World War II memorial.

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Wednesday, October 15, 2014

UPDATE OF WORLD NEWS

...By Elaine Padgett Carnegie

First, November 4th is getting closer....remember to VOTE! The following are exerpts of World News on Monday, October 13, 2014.

In the South--A violent storm system wielding tornadoes, high winds, lightning, hail and rain walloped the South and Midwest on Monday, killing at least two people, according to authorities. The devastation stretched from Texas to Alabama, leaving a path of torched homes, uprooted trees, crumpled cars and downed power lines. The dead included a 33year-old former Marine whose Arkansas home was hit by a tornado and a 75-year-old woman in Alabama whose home was crushed by a tree according to the Weather Channel. The extreme weather was expected to continue in the region on Tuesday, affecting an estimated 36 million people, including residents of Memphis, Nashville, Houston, Indianapolis, New Orleans and St. Louis. Flash flooding was expected in many of those places. In Louisiana, Gov. Bobby Jindal declared a state of emergency as thousands of people were without electricity.

North Korea-North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has made his first public appearance in 40 days, the nation’s state-run news agency reported. The appearance on the Korean Central News Agency’s website and dated Oct. 14, said that Kim, 31, showed up at a newly built housing development and toured the grounds.

There were no pictures included in the report.

Washington is watching closeley to determine if the government of North Korea may be undergoing upheaval. They say the remains of thousands of American soldiers killed during the Korean War are being moved due to construction projects and flood damage.

The United States suspended efforts to recover war remains in North Korea over the country’s plans to launch a long-range rocket in 2012.

About 8,000 U.S. service members are listed as

missing from the 1950-53 war. An unidentified North Korean military spokesman said in a statement Monday that American soldiers’ remains are “left here and there uncared and carried away en masse” because of building projects, land reorganization and flood damage.

Analysts say the North’s statement is aimed at pressuring Washington to resume the recovery project as a way to get money and improve ties with the U.S.

Ebola-Authorities said Monday they’d open a terrorist threat investigation after a passenger on a Metro bus said he has Ebola. The incident happened at 1:45 p.m. when a man in a surgical mask told a bus driver, “You better not mess with me because I have Ebola,” before getting off the bus at Hoover Street and Venice Boulevard and disappearing, said Paul Gonzales, a spokesman with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

Authorities are taking all such incidences seriously due to the threat of terrorism and the spread of Ebola.

CDC-The head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday that he was “confident” the spread of Ebola could be

stopped, a day after a test confirmed a Dallas nurse had been infected while caring for a Liberian national in her hospital. “We have to rethink the way we address Ebola infection control, because even a single infection is unacceptable,” Dr. Tom Frieden said. Frieden said Sunday that the first case of person-toperson Ebola transmission to happen on U.S. soil was the result of a “breach of protocol,” but clarified Monday that he in no way meant to place blame on the sickened nurse by his comment. “This is a very brave person who put herself at risk to do something good for society, and is now ill,” he said. All health care workers need to be well-trained to deal with potential Ebola patients in their hospitals, he said. “Stopping Ebola is hard. We’re working together to make it safer and easier,” he said.

“Together I’m confident that we will stop it.

What we all need to do is take responsibility for improving the safety of those on the front lines,” he added. CDC Head Warns Additional Ebola Cases Possible in Coming Days.

ISIS-The family of ISIS hostage John Cantlie accused the militant group on Monday of cutting off negotiations seeking the British journalist’s release. Jessica Cantlie, the hostage’s sister, released a videotaped statement that dismissed ISIS’s claims that there had been no attempt to engage with the group. “We had previously been in contact through a channel started by you, but then this stopped for reasons best known to you,” she said. She challenged ISIS to reopen talks. John Cantlie, a photographer who worked for the Sunday Times of Britain, was taken captive in Syria alongside American reporter James Foley nearly two years ago. Cantlie has appeared in a propoganda video called “Lend Me Your Ears” in which he says — apparently by force — that he has been “abandoned” by his government and promises more “programs” to come. Cantlie’s terminally ill father released

a video statement this month pleading for his release.

Car Seats in US-New parents who carefully buckle their newborns in for the ride home from the hospital are almost all doing it wrong, a new study suggests. A full 93 percent of parents leaving the hospital made at least one critical error when installing the car safety seat or positioning their infant in it, according to the study presented Friday at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Pediatrics in San Diego.

Cloaking Device-Nader Engheta and his team have made a breakthrough in organizing and tricking light by relying on binary computer code. This team is working with meta materials and have had a great deal of success with the technique. Climate change- “Climate change will affect the Department of Defense’s ability to defend the Nation and poses immediate risks to U.S. national security,” the report says.

Hagel said that rising sea levels could flood coastal military bases in the U.S. and around the world, while droughts, wildfires and more extreme temperatures could threaten military training activities. “Our supply chains could be impacted, and we will need to ensure our critical equipment works under more extreme weather conditions,” Hagel said. The 14th is the Pentagon’s oldest office of climatology, a go-to for all manner of atmospheric readings.

It collects more than a million weather observations a day, the bulk of the planet’s most-downloaded set of surface data. Both the National Climate Assessment and the International Panel on Climate Change have used it in recent reports, noting the increasingly dire effects of global warming. But the 14th has also become a defense against climate change itself, a source of original insights into what Secretary of State John Kerry has called “the greatest threat that the planet has ever seen.”

FRIO CANYON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOSTS

Economic Development Seminar with Phyllis Varnon, Texas Department of Agriculture, Trade and Business Development at the Senior Citizens Center in Leakey on October 23, 2014 @ 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Mrs. Varnon will review three topics: Economic Development, Tourism, and Go Texan.

NOTICE TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF LEAKEY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: (AVISO A LOS VOTANTES CALIFICADOS DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE LEAKEY Y TODAS LAS DEMÁS PERSONAS INTERESADAS:) Notice is hereby given that the following election will be held within and for Leakey Independent School District (the “District”) between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on November 4, 2014.

(Por la presente se da aviso que la siguiente elección se llevará a cabo dentro y para el Distrito Escolar Independiente de Leakey (el “Distrito”) entre las horas de 7:00 a.m. y 7:00 p.m. el 4 de novembre de 2014.)

An election shall be held authorizing the board of trustees of Leakey Independent School District to purchase attendance credits from the state with local tax revenues.

Se celebrará una elección autorizando a la junta directiva del Distrito Escolar de Leakey para adquirir créditos de asistencia estatales con ingresos de impuestos locales.

The official ballots for said election shall be prepared in accordance with the Texas Election Code, so as to permit the electors to vote “For” or “Against” the aforesaid proposition, which shall be set forth substantially as follows: (Las boletas oficiales serán preparadas de conformidad con el Código Electoral de Texas, para permitir que los votantes voten “A Favor” o “En Contra” de la proposición antedicha, que será establecida sustancialmente de la siguiente forma:) PROPOSITION AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF LEAKEY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PURCHASE ATTENDANCE CREDITS FROM THE STATE WITH LOCAL TAX REVENUES.

(PROPOSICIÓN AUTORIZANDO A LA JUNTA DIRECTIVA DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR DE LEAKEY PARA ADQUIRIR CRÉDITOS DE ASISTENCIA ESTATALES CON INGRESOS DE IMPUESTOS LOCALES.

Each voter shall vote on the proposition by placing an “X” in the square beside the statement indicating the way he wishes to vote.

(Cada votante votará en la proposición colocando una “X” en el cuadro al lado de la declaración indicando la manera que el votante desea votar.)

Procedures for the Elections. For the Election, polling shall be conducted at the regular voting precincts and at the polling places as follows:

(Procedimientos para las Elecciones. Para la Elección, la votación se llevará a cabo en los precintos electorales regulares y en los centros electorales como sigue:)

LEAKEY SCHOOL LIBRARY BUILDING

Early voting shall be conducted by personal appearance and by mail or other lawful means. Early voting by mail shall be addressed to Katherine Antes, Early Voting Clerk, P.O. Box 1129, Leakey, Texas 78873. Applications for ballot by mail must be received no later than the close of business {01656244.DOC / } 2014. on October 27, Early voting by personal appearance shall be conducted at the following locations on the dates and during the hours indicated: (Se llevará a cabo la votación adelantada en persona y por correo o por otra manera legal. La votación adelantada por correo deberá ser enviada a Katherine Antes, Early Voting Clerk, P.O. Box 1129, Leakey, Texas 78873. Las solicitudes para boletas que se votarán por correo deberán recibirse para el fin de las horas de negocio el 27 de octubre de 2014. Se llevará a cabo la votación adelantada en persona en los siguientes lugares en las fechas y durante las horas indicadas :) Early voting begins October 20, 2014 and ends October 31, 2014 (La votación adelantada empezará el 20 de octubre de 2014 y terminará el 1 de octubre de 2014)

Methodist Church Annex – Tinkum Hall (Iglesia Metodista Anexo - Tinkum Salón)

Mon–Fri 8:00 am– 5:00 pm.

Lunes–Viernes 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Only qualified resident voters of said District shall be entitled to vote at said election.

(Solamente de votantes residentes y calificados de dicho Distrito tendrán derecho a votar en dicha elección.)

Such election shall be held and conducted and returns made to the Board in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Texas Election Code, as amended and Chapter 45 of the Texas Education Code, as amended, and in accordance with the terms of the Order calling such election.

(Se celebrará dicha elección y se le entregará los resultados electorales a la Junta de conformidad con las disposiciones aplicables del Código Electoral de Texas, como enmendada y en el Capítulo 45 del Código de Educación de Texas, como enmendada, y de acuerdo con los términos de la Orden convocando tal elección.)

PASSED AND APPROVED, this 18th day of August, 2014.

(APROBADO este día 18 de augusto de 2014.) /s/ Charlie Reagor President, Board of Trustees Leakey Independent School District (Presidente, Junta de Administración Distrito Escolar Independiente de Leakey)

ATTEST: (DOY FE :) /s/ Shawn Gray Secretary, Board of Trustees Leakey Independent School District (Secretaria, Junta de Administración Distrito Escolar Independiente de Leakey) (District Seal) (Sello del Distrito) {01656244.DOC / }

Shawn Streib Gray, Broker 830-232-4500 Property 001 : 9.3 ac. Views, underground utilities and sensible restrictions. Borders a large ranch. Owner/ Broker. $129,900 Property 002: Gorgeous 4BD/4BA custom home at 482 Camino del Rancho in Concan on 6+ acs. GREAT PRICE! $549,000 PENDING! Property 3-6: 1+ ac. Commercial lots Concan.

Frontage on US HWY 83. All utilities available. $139,000-$149,000 Property 007: 1570 sq. ft. 3/2 on 5+ acs. Great workshop w/extra living quarters. 435 RR 337 West is a MUST SEE. $196,000 Property 008: Rancho Real hunting tract. 25.61 acres, about 100 yds. from elec! Views, not too hard to access. $60,183 Property 009: Lovely& spacious 4BD/4BA home on 1.5+ acs. Frontage on Little Dry Frio. Pool and huge oaks. Must See!! $249,000 Property 010: Newer 3/2.5 stone home with dbl. decks and VIEWS on 9.3 acres just west of Leakey. Beautiful home! $345,000 Property 011: Very nice 1.2 ac. lot ready for your RV in Frio River Place. Central water & elec. in place.

River Access. $84,500 REDUCED Property 013 : 96 Canyon Oaks Dr. in Concan. 3BD/ 3BA 1792 sq. ft. home. Great rental potential $229,500 REDUCED & OWNER FINANCE! Property 014: 121 Oakhurst Dr. 2.6 ac. private lot w/mobile + huge addition. Tastefully done. Garage/ workshop. River Access! $129,000 Property 015: Breezy Oaks in Concan. Nicely FURNISHED 4BD/2BA on shaded lot! Good rental.

River access. $224,900 REDUCED Property 017: Frio River Frontage!!! 2+ ac. lot w/156’ of river. City water, meter loop and septic all in place.

Must see! $189,900 REDUCED Property 018: Darling 3/2 near Ingram Elem. Stone exterior. New flooring and new CA/CH. Detached 1 car garage. $117,500 REDUCED Property 019: 2 ac. lot in Saddle Mtn. No HOA, mobiles ok! Has water meter, elec. at property. Lots of oaks. $49,000 NEWProperty 020: RIVER RAGS ‘N RHINESTONES. Hwy 83 includes SIX acres of commercial land! All FFE & Inventory $640,000 Property 021: 3 view lots in Canyon Oaks—Concan, TX! 1+ ac. each. Water & elec. available, nightly rentals OK. $39,000 Per Lot Property 022 : INCOME PRODUCING! 2/1 house and 3/2 mobile home. Frio River access + close to Garner State Park. $126,500 REDUCED Property 023: 3BR/3.5BA on 5+ acs. w/Patterson Creek frontage. Excellent rental history. $349,000 HUGE REDUCTION Property 024: Frio River Place lot. Nearly THREE acres! Water & elec. available. Nice river access. RV usage ok. $109,000 Property 025 : RR336 north of Leakey. 17+ acs. West prong of the Frio River on eastern boundary $222,000 Property 026-027 : RIVER FRONT! Gorgeous oak and cypress trees, views of the mountains. $225,000 EA. POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING Property 028 : Frio River Place 1.51 acs. SUPER CLOSE to river. Water system& elec. Nice area. $75,000 POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING Property 029 : 260 acs. +/- WILL DIVIDE Hwy. frontage, Call Martin for all the details! $4250 per acre Property 030: Five Spring Country hunting tracts totaling 68 acres. Will possibly divide. $153,000 Property 031: Riverfront home in the Frio Pecan Farm!

In rental pool. Lots of amenities. $269,000 Property 032: Lot 68 on golf course. 1⁄2 acre w/nice trees, all utilities, hole #2. Super nice! $75,000 Property 033: 5.16 ac. lot near town. City water & elec. Gorgeous views, paved roads, security gate. $84,900 Property 034: 21.62 ac. of rough, rugged country!

Great for hunting. 4x4 needed to access. Gorgeous views. $54,050 Property 035: 35 acs. of great hunting in Spring Country Ranch. Access to spring fed pool. 4x4 needed.

No utilities. $104,940 Property 036: 8.65 acs. In Shady Oaks. Private yet minutes from town. Lots of big oaks. Electricity available. $69,000 Property 37, 38 & 69: 2BD/2BA log cabins in Frio Pecan Farm. Lowest price! Income producing $155,000 TO 159,000 each Property 039: Beautiful & spacious 4Bd/3Ba on nearly 1 ac. in Twin Forks. Super floor plan, covered porch, newer constr. $225,000 Property 040: Newer rock home in River Tree. Heavily treed lot, unique touches throughout, outdoor fp, river park. $240,000 NEWProperty 041: 286 S. River Place Rd. 3/2 log home. Wrap-around porch all 4 sides! 2.94 acs.

Gorgeous river access! $269,900 Property 042: Estate size lot in The Ranch. Huge Oak & pecan trees, ag. Exempt, underground elec. Frio access. NICE! $181,000 Property 043: 8+ acs. w/gorgeous oaks and great bldg. sites. Electricity available. AG EXEMPT taxes!! Shady Oaks Subdv. $77,045 Property 044: 3.2 ac. lot w/gated entrance, paved roads, underground electricity and city water. Nice oaks & no cedar! $64,500 TERMS. Property 045-046 : Canyon Oaks/Concan lots. River access, elec./ water available. 1ac. $42,500 per lot Property 047: 1+/- ac. lot Mountain Valley in Concan.

Close to golf course, House Pasture, Frio. Rentals OK!!! $89,000 NEWProperty 048: Beautiful, heavily treed lot in The Ranch. Oak, pecan & elm trees in abundance. 6.37 acs.

Frio River access. $143,325 NEWProperty 049: 12.78 acs. in Leakey Hills.

Hunting or recreational. Easy access. Great price! $39,000 Property 050: 5+ acres, small cabin, fenced, private with lovely frontage on the West Frio River. All utilities in place. $178,500 Property 051: Stunning steel-frame home on 25 acs. w/HUGE views. Guest cabin. No restrictions. Utopia off Hwy. 1050. $625,000 REDUCED Property 052: 5+ acres just West of Leakey. Fronts on John Buchanan Rd. Bldg. site faces east and is ready to go! $52,500 Property 053: 130+ acs. In Concan. Bear Creek Rd. Both sides of Bear Creek, partially fenced. NO Restrictions. $8,000 per ac. PENDING Property 054:Riverfront lot in Concan. Rentals ok.

Decades old hand-crafted stone staircase to river.

Heartstone Subdv. $319,000 Property 055: Two adjacent lots in Emerald Oaks Subdivision. Each lot is 1/2 acre. Very nice area. $22,500 EACH NEWProperty 056: LEAKEY BEVERAGE BARN. Turn key opportunity for established business! Land & FFE included! Great price $350,000 Property 057: BURK FEED & WESTERN WEAR! Turn-key business opportunity on Hwy. 83. Possible owner financing. $485,000 Property 058: 39 ac. in Rancho Real. Big views and great hunting. 4x4 is a MUST to access this property. $79,960 Property 059: Lot #260 in Twin Forks. Very close to Cathedral Park and the beautiful Frio River! Water & Elec. available. $25,000 Property 060: The Ranch Subdivision in Concan.

Ag. Exempt residential lot 6+ ACS.w/Frio Access. $133,140 PENDING Property 063:Heartstone Subdivision in Concan! .88 ac. river access lot w/all underground utilities, paved roads, gated entry. $109,000 Property 065: 3/2 brick house on RR337. No Restrictions. Currently a successful nightly rental.

CLOSE to river. $129,500 Property 066-068: 3 adjacent tracts in Deer Creek Estates—Rio Frio, TX. Beautiful homesites with views! 9-12 acs. $9,000 PER AC Property 071: 4/3 in Mtn. Valley--Concan. “Southern Comfort” Sleeps 16 @ $425/nt. Nice firepit and attached 1C garage. $319,000 REDUCED Property 074: 5.02 ac. lot in The Ranch in Concan.

Ag. Exempt for tax purposes. Beautiful river access.

Wonderful homesite! $108.000 Property 075: 3/2 on 5.3 acres in Deer Creek.

Gorgeous oak trees; fenced lot, newer home. MUST SEE! $275,000 Property 076: 25+ AC @Reagan Wells. Elec available.

Gorgeous creek and swimming hole. No restrictions.

Hwy. frontage. $282,238 Property 077: Seven 1 acre lots in Tierra Linda in Concan! Beautiful, flat, easy to build. Close to golf & House Pasture. $79,000 each Property 078: 5+ ac. River Front lot in Rancho Real north of Leakey. West Frio frontage, no utilities. $89,000 Property 079: 39.66 acs. well set up for hunting.

Wonderful cabin w/all the comforts of home + stunning views. Spring Country. $150,000 Property 080: Home& guest home on 28 acres in Leakey! In-ground pool, entertaining areas, barn, unrestricted! Owner is LREA $750,000 Property 081-83: 1-9 ac. lots in Concan. You have to see these lots. All utilities and VIEWS for miles. $39,500--$49,500--$55,500 Property 084: 2BD/2BA home on 1⁄2 acre on Garner Field Rd. across from SWTJC. Excellent location.

Well kept home. $269,900 Property 085: 179 Roy Chisum Rd. 4BR/3BA on .82 acs. w/ gorgeous & private river access! No restr.

Potential for income! $385,000

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JAIL REGISTER

October 5 - October 14, 2014

Kerry Glen Blackman, W/M, Leakey, Texas, A/O Sheridan, Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child and Indecency with a child, In Custody; Sloane Channell Sutherland, W/F, Leakey, Texas, A/O Sheridan, Violation of Probation- Reckless Driving, In Custody; Cody Lee Baker, W/M, Yantis, Texas, A/O Martinez, Violation of Probation-Burglary of a Habitation, Probation re-instated; Jenifer Lynn Rainwater, W/F, Barksdale, Texas, A/ O Brice, Forgery, Transferred to Treatment Center; Gerald Joseph Jones, W/M, Leakey, Texas, A/O Sheridan, Public Intoxication, $250 Surety Bond; Ronda Patricialynn McAlpine, W/F, Leakey, Texas, A/O Sheridan, Theft by Check, $2000 Surety Bond; Linton Roy Welch, W/M, Camp Wood, Texas, A/O Carr, Bail Jumping, Failure to Appear, Bond Forfeiture, In Custody; Starla Kay Thompson, W/F, Leakey, Texas, A/O Carr, Theft by Check, $2000 PR Bond; Cherri Autumn Karnes, W/F, Barksdale, Texas, A/O Johnson, Theft by Check, $2000 PR Bond; Matthew E. Falcon, W/M, Camp Wood, Texas, A/O Johnson, Violation of Probation-Possession of Marijuana, In Custody; Bianca Sanchez, W/F, Rocksprings, Texas, A/O Brice, Theft by Check, $2000 PR Bond; Shawn Leroy Thompson, W/M, Leakey, Texas, A/O Carr, Theft by Check, In Custody; Melissa Lynn Chippewa, W/F, Camp Wood, Texas, A/O Carr, Violation of Probation-Assault, In Custody; Richard Noel Thompson, W/M, Leakey, Texas, A/O Carr, Theft of Property, In Custody.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS LEAKEY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT’S “FIRST” RATING MONDAY – OCTOBER 20, 2014 at 6:15 PM LISD SCHOOL CAFETERIA 429 N US HWY 83 LEAKEY, TEXAS 78873

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss Leakey’s rating of Superior Achievement on the Texas Financial Integrity Rating System (FIRST) for the school year 2012-2013.

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION

Big Springs Charter School Annual Financial Management Report Big Springs Charter School will hold public review of the Annual Financial Management Report during the School Management Meeting on October 23, 2014 at 11: 30am at Friend’s Grill in Leakey, Texas. Review will include 2014 Final FIRST Rating (Standard Achievement), Summary Schedule of expenditures paid on behalf of board members and superintendent, any additional compensation to superintendent from another school (none), gifts to executives or board members of value over $250 (none), business transactions by board members with the charter school (none), and any short term finance note or financial exigency of the school (none).

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830-232-5096 The Huajilla Unit of TRTA will meet on Monday, October 27, 2014, beginning at 10 AM at Hondo’s First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Andrew Murr, Candidate for District 53 State Representative, will be the guest speaker. A business meeting will follow and lunch will be catered by Seco Secrets. Please respond to your contact member so that we can have a count for the meal. All education retirees are welcomed!

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Perry Visits Troops Deploying to West Africa in Fight against Ebola Gov. Rick Perry visited U.S. Army troops preparing to deploy to the West African nation of Liberia to help combat the spread of Ebola.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control calls this epidemic in West Africa the largest Ebola outbreak in history.

“In a closely interconnected world what affects people in one part of the globe, if left unchecked, will eventually affect those elsewhere,” Gov. Perry said. “Therefore, we must deal with this threat where the epidemic is at its worst. The efforts our troops will undertake to end this outbreak will mean greater safety and security for those in West Africa as well as all of us back at home.”

More than 500 troops from the 36th Engineer Brigade, 1st Medical Brigade and 85th Civil Affairs Brigade stationed at Ft. Hood are expected to deploy to Liberia by the end of this month. Approximately 500 troops stationed at Ft. Bliss, but assigned to aviation units at Ft. Hood, will also deploy.

Their mission will be constructing facilities to be used in the housing and care of Ebola patients. The troops will not have contact with

Ebola patients. The servicemen and women from Ft. Hood are part of a larger deployment recently announced by the Department of Defense that will send more than 3,000 troops to West Africa.

Earlier this week, Gov. Perry announced the creation of the Texas Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response, aimed at assessing and enhancing the state’s existing capabilities to prepare for and respond to

infectious disease, including the Ebola virus. The task force, made up of experts from around Texas, will develop a strategic emergency management plan for incident command teams and their partners at the state and local levels of government. Gov. Perry has also called on the federal government to implement enhanced screenings of travelers coming into the United States.

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

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JH Lady Eagles On Their Way

Consisting of a team with three veteran players and six novice players, the Leakey Junior High Lady Eagles are a team to watch.

Traveling to Junction on Monday, October 13th, the Junior Lady Eagles showed they ‘had what it takes’ to play a larger, more seasoned team and defeated their rivals in two short games.

Under the guidance of their coaches Lora Jones and Reggie Gardner, this group of young ladies has displayed their passion for the sport at each match-up, and a significant amount of

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Lady Eagles Start Strong Tuesday of last week, the Leakey Lady Eagles headed to Center Point for their second round of district play. They were ready to fight for a solid win and started strong.

Losing a hard fought first game (20-25), the Ladies attempted to raise their momentum for the second game, but the Lady Pirates slid by with a win (22-25).

Teamwork by the Lady Eagles was shown on the court, but it was not enough to pull them to a victory, losing the third game to Center Point (16-25). The Lady Eagles remained tenacious and presented the opposing team with a viable opponent.

Friday was an open night for the Lady

Eagles, and their next scheduled game will be Tuesday, October 14th against Harper in the Leakey gymnasium followed by a Friday night game in Johnson City. “Pink Out!” will

be the theme of the Harper game in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness. Come out and support your Lady Eagles!

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by Quinten Pigg Leakey ISD Yearbook Staff

The demolition project at Leakey ISD is complete, and the construction has started!

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improvement has shown in the seven weeks they have been playing together. Coach Jones says of her team, “The girls are a very young team overall, with very little court experience, but they have been working extra hard in practice to master their serving and their passing, and it is paying off. They are also working as a team and not as individuals. They seem to encourage each other rather than placing blame.” The Junior High Lady Eagles will have their next game on Monday, October 20th in Center Point.

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LET’S MAKE SOME NOISE It goes without saying that a team’s backbone is the coach, but the audience cheering them on can be equally as important.

School spirit is present in college campuses, because the games are bigger. In small high schools, there are no crazy fans.

While there are still fans, numbers can dwindle at the most inopportune times.

Part of the reason is that high school is a melting pot - there are kids who are there because of their parents, because they got kicked out of their last school, because they decided to move down to be with cousins and there are always the kids that don’t want

preparation for the concrete.

Fencing on the northeastern side of the campus has also been removed to create additional parking.

Excitement is in the air for staff, students, and visitors to the campus at Leakey ISD, as each portion of this project moves into the next. A feeling of anticipation and pride has consumed everyone who is a part of this historic time.

by Lane Riggs

to be there.

This all leads to the kids not participating in pep rallies, games, or academics.

Supporting a school does not end when football does. It continues through academics, to District and even further. It continues through One Act Play and tennis and then all the way to the next school year, when volleyball starts.

Football is not all a school has to offer.

Football is not the most important thing in the world.

Raising school spirit and good sportsmanship is important. Shaking hands when the team didn’t win is good sportsmanship.

So often schools neglect raising this in their students, neglect raising students to support their school as much as their school tries to support them.

School spirit is Important because it shows

that there is someone in the stands who cares enough to show up. It’s important because it can single handedly make a game.

School spirit doesn’t have to be present at every single game, every single year. But it has to be present in the hallways of the school for every single day of every single year, no matter what sport is going on, no matter if the game was lost.

High school is a melting pot. Kids who haven’t been there long won’t want to see games, and sometimes neither do I. But I have school spirit - I am proud of my school and my teammates and my classmates. I am proud when I attend games, and I am proud even when we lose.

School spirit is Integral to a team. A team could have the greatest coach in the world, but silence in the stands could lose them the game.

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NCHS Footballs vs. LaPryor LaPryor Bulldogs handed the Nueces Canyon Panthers a 66-12 loss on Friday night in the district opener. The Panthers were able to get on the board in the first half with a 54 yard touchdown pass from

Bailey Gober to Nathan Carleton. PAT was no good. In the second half Gober connected with Wesley Harmon for an 18 yard td with the PAT once again being no good. Carleton finished the night with 7

NCJH Football vs. LaPryor The Panther Jr High Football team improved to 3-0, 1-0 in district on Thursday night with a win over the LaPryor Bulldogs by a score of 40-16.

The night started great for the Panthers as they kicked to the bulldogs and Victor Contreras recovered the onside kick. The Panthers then marched 45 yards as Zavey Acosta hit Winston walker on a screen play for a 25 yard touchdown. 2 pt conversion failed and the Panthers lead 6-0. The defense was strong all night lead up front

by Lee Harrington, Gentry Bingham, and Kyle Floyd. After forcing a turnover on downs, the Panthers once again marched down the field. This time Acosta hit Roy

By Athletic Director/Head Football Coach Cody Ross

catches for 116 yards and a touchdown while Wesley Harmon added 4 catches for 86 yards and a score. Panthers travel to Charlotte on Friday night.

by AD Coach Cody Ross

Schexnider for a 32 yard touchdown pass.

Acosta ran in for 2 pt conversion to make the score 14-0 after 1 qtr. On the ensuring Bulldog drive, LaPryor threatened deep in Panther territory. On 3rd down the Bulldogs had an opened man in the end zone but Zavey Acosta and intercepted the pass and the Panthers marched back down the field to score. The drive was highlighted

by Moses Falcon 45 yard reception and punctuated by a Winston Walker 25 yard touchdown run. Acosta ran in for 2 pts and the lead was now 22-0. Then the Panther Defense came up big once again on 4th down as Victor Contreras and Winston Walker made big plays. With 19 seconds

remaining in the half Acosta once again found Moses Falcon down the right sideline for a 26 yard gain down to the Bulldog 2 yard line. That set up a Winston Walker 5 yard td reception from Acosta making the halftime score 28-0 Panthers.

The second half saw Roy Schexnider run in from 1 yard out to push the score to 34-0 after 3 quarters. In the 4th Zavey Acosta ran in from 24 yards out to make the score 40-0. The Bulldogs were able to score twice in the final frame making the final score 40-16. The Panthers will host Eldorado next Thursday night at 5:30 pm.

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LUNCH BUFFET SUNDAY-FRIDAY On Tuesday, October 7, Rene Colvin from Tickled Pink Breast Cancer Support Group made a presentation to Nueces Canyon High School females about cancer awareness. Mrs. Colvin, a breast cancer survivor, travels throughout South Texas making cancer awareness presentations. Students were educated about what breast cancer is, early signs of breast cancer, and the importance of early detection.

Mrs. Colvin then presented information to students about how to help someone who has cancer. She reviewed the many challenges that someone with cancer faces along the journey. The presentation was very informative and NCCISD is thankful to Mrs. Colvin making time for our students.

Nueces Canyon PTO Fall Festival 2014

The 2014 PTO Fall Festival is soon to be upon us. Make plans to attend and bring all your little ones for a fun afternoon! Each class will have a booth for you and your family to enjoy.

Pre-Kindergarten – Bean Bag Toss Kindergarten – Pumpkin Bowling 1st Grade – Dunking Booth 2nd Grade – Basketball Toss 3rd Grade – Dish Toss 4th Grade – Gross Box 5th Grade – Football Toss 6th Grade – Jail 7th Grade – Cake Walk 8th Grade – Cotton Candy 9th Grade – Balloon Darts & Hot Chocolate 10th Grade – Popcorn & Pickles 11th Grade – Concession Stand 12th Grade – Face Painting PTO – Bouncy House & Bingo This year’s Fall Festival will be on Saturday, November 1, 2014, at 4:00pm to 6:00 pm, on the elementary campus in Camp Wood. Proceeds from each classes booth will move up with that particular class from year to year.

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The “9th Annual NC Run-For-Your-Life Halloween Bike Race & Fun Run” is sponsored by Girls Athletics. The run will be held on Sat. Oct. 25th starting with the Open Fun Run @ 9:00 AM, followed by the 3rd grade and under Bike Riders @ 9:30 AM, and ending with the Open Bike Riders @ 10:00 AM. All races will be held @ Crown Mt. Ranch Rd. beginning on the Hwy. 55 side.

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attended their Annual Meeting and Dinner on Thursday, October 9 in the Sabinal High School Cafeteria, located at 409 W Cullins Avenue. Superintendent Richard Grill spoke to the members about the programs that have been instituted, different from the usual classes found in other schools. Ag teacher Charley Black cooked the rib eye steaks, Teacher Cora Lockaby assisted with the banquet along with the Ag Boosters Club. Agricultural Commissioner Staples spoke about Proposition 1 which will be on the next ballot. Ray Langford gave the invocation, and Eugene Verstuyft conducted the business end of the meeting. People came from Austin, Knippa, San Antonio, Utopia, Uvalde, and of course, Sabinal. The meeting followed the meal.

This year’s National Night Out was held on October 7 in Veterans Memorial Live Oak Park. There were representatives from a helicopter landing from Airlife out of San Antonio and Uvalde, the Avancé Headstart, Bluebonnet Childrens Advocacy Center located in both Hondo and Uvalde, Cub Scout Troop 284 and Girl Scout Troop 56,Tri County CASA or Children Against Sexual Abuse, Drug Enforcement Administration out of Eagle Pass, First Care Health Plans State Wide out of Del Rio, Guardians of the Children out of San Antonio, Homeland Security

Henry Penny of 5 P Mobile Home Services was preparing some lots to move mobile home onto on Dunlap Avenue. His crew had first removed an abandoned home and cleaned up the lots. He does foundations, releveling, deliveries, set-ups, and relocating. If you need his services, the number to call 830-486-6593. Currently he resides in Sabinal. (see ad page 7)

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Construction on the new addition to our kitchen is moving along. Walls are up, windows are in and before going further, a door must be in place.

Fifth Quarter will be held in the park adjacent to the education building on October 24. Fifth Quarter is so called because it is a party that follows a hometown football game. The game that night will be between the Sabinal Yellowjackets and the Junction Eagles.

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Maria Banda has faithfully organized a raffle for December. Tickets are now on sale. Contact her for your tickets. She lives across the street from the Parish Hall.

Confirmation class has begun and is held every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. It is for school age children. A second Confirmation class will begin on Sunday, October 19

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The Knippa Lady Crusher Volleyball team is having a fund raiser, the perfect Christmas gift. They are selling local honey, donated by Turkey Creek Ranch.

The honey will be delivered in November and December. Cost is $5 for a one pound plastic jar, $12 for a 3 pound plastic jar, and $15 for a one pound jar with a 3 pound jug for refills. The order forms are at Knippa ISD. The offer will end at the end of the month. Get some and you will be guaranteed a sweet Christmas!

4 H News out of Del Rio, the Reagan Wells Volunteer Fire Department, Sabinal Chamber of Commerce, the Sabinal Lions Club, Sabinal Police Department, SCAN or Serving Children and Adults in Need, the State Game Warden with Operation Game Theft manned by Henry Lutz, Southwest Texas Junior College, Star and Star Plus program, Team Focus, the Texas Highway Patrol out of Uvalde, the Thirty Eighth Judicial District, 211’s Lydia Saenz and 911’s Lydia Seiple from the Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Uvalde County Health, Uvalde County Sheriff Office including the Dare Officer, Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Bobby McIntosh, and the U S Marshall’s Office out of Del Rio. For the children there were bicycles to give away, a miniature train to ride, a jumping castle and a rocket, a dunking booth, a miniature front in loader, and a miniature carousel. This has become a night that everyone can enjoy safely and learn more about the services in our area that are available. It is an opportunity to see the officers who serve us and enjoy an evening under the stars. DJ was High Frequency. This once again was a great success.

The Sabinal 4-H Club will be collecting cans of foods for a food drive this coming Sunday from 2 to 3:30 pm. The food will be donated to the food bank. The kids will be in costume when they come. Leave a bag outside or you can leave your bag of food near the door of Family Dollar.

Baby Shower

Noemi Avila, daughter of Petra and the late Silverio Avila, was feted with a baby shower by family members. Hostesses were Monica Talamantez of Pleasanton, Maria Montalvo of Hondo, Ana Montalvo of San Antonio, and Cristina Avila of Uvalde.

This will be her first child and the family is waiting anxiously. The mom-to-be is 42 years old, was told that she could not have children due to health reasons, and is she ever happy. She is due at any time. There were plenty of well wishers at the shower which was held at the Sabinal Senior Citizens building on October 5.

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Sabinal Yellowjacket Marching Band continue their success this season

The Sabinal Yellowjacket Marching Band continues their successful in the 2014 marching season.

Though the majority of the band is comprised of eighth and ninth graders, these young musicians have continued to work hard and produced a great show at their most recent competition.

The Yellowjacket Marching Band competed at the Hill Country Marching Festival in Fredericksburg on September 27. The band placed 4th at the contest and received the Outstanding Drum Major award for the 2nd year in a row.

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Area Artist Series was held Saturday night in the George S Woods Community Center at 200 E Hondo Street in Devine. There was a strong contingency from Sabinal in attendance. There were people from Uvalde, Knippa, and the towns surrounding Devine as well as Devine itself. On stage was the Rick Cavender Band from San Antonio, and they gave a delightful performance.

Everyone enjoyed the high jinks and marvelous music. Closing with “God Bless the U S A” written by Lee Greenwood, the band was met with a standing ovation.

Devine Area Artist Series features special music approximately every two months, excluding the summer time. Next performance will be the Cone Sisters from San Antonio on December 13, at 7:30 pm.

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continued also performed at “Drums along the Medina” contest held at Southwest High School in San Antonio. The bands at this competition were grouped based off band size instead of school size. Because of this, the Yellowjacket Marching Band competed against two 5A bands and a 3A band. The band placed 4th at this contest, but was only 1.9 points behind the 5A bands. Between all four bands in the classification, there were 6.2 points between 1st and 4th place. The band performed very well considering the classification they completed.

The Yellowjacket Marching Band went up against stiff competition at both of these contests and yet they still came away from both contests with good performances and many positive comments from the judges.

The band will finish their marching competition for this season at the Region 11 marching contest, held on Saturday, October 18 and will perform at 2 PM at the Hondo High School stadium. Come out and support the Yellowjacket Band as they look to make a third straight Division 1 rating.

Mark your calendars! The Texas Vaccine Institute will be at our school on October 24, 2014 from 2-7 PM in the HS Gym foyer and will be offering the flu vaccine FREE to all Aetna TRS carriers. They also accept BCBS PPO , United HC and Medicare as a primary insurance.

People with other insurances would have to pay, $25.00 for the shot and $30.00 for the nasal spray and we can provide a receipt for them to file the insurance.

The flu vaccine clinic will be open to the community as well. Please spread the word and let’s get immunized!

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SECOND CASE OF EBOLA IN TEXAS...CDC SPEAKS OUT

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Saturday. Update at 4 p.m. ET: Case Of Ebola Is Confirmed... The CDC has announced that its follow-up tests on the patient’s blood confirm that she has Ebola.

Update at 11:15 a.m. ET: Woman Was Not Among 48 Contacts From Duncan Case “Our hearts really do go out” to the patient in Dallas and her family, says Dr. David Lakey, commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services. He added that the health care worker “did what was appropriate, in coming in for a blood test” after noticing symptoms.

USA Today said that, “The existence of the first case of Ebola spread in the U.S. changes some things, and it doesn’t change some things,” he said. “It doesn’t change the fact that we know how Ebola spreads. It doesn’t change the fact that it’s possible to treat Ebola safely. But it does change substantially how we approach it.”

Over 4,000 people have died in the Ebola outbreak, the vast majority in the West African nations of Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone. The CDC warns hospital workers across the USA to watch for patients with fever or other Ebola symptoms who have traveled from those nations.

The deceased Duncan’s medical records, provided by his family to the Associated Press indicate there may be more than 70 hospital staffers involved in the care of the highly contagious man who died Oct. 8. The CDC has said it is monitoring 48 potential contacts, the nurse infected with Ebola was not one of the 48 being monitored.

World Health Organization Director-

General Margaret Chan issued a statement Monday at a conference in Manila, calling the outbreak “the most severe, acute health emergency seen in modern times.”

She said development of a vaccine or cure for Ebola has lagged because the virus is prevalent in such poor nations.

“The outbreak spotlights the dangers of the world’s growing social and economic inequalities,” Chan said. “The rich get the best care. The poor are left to die.”

She said the outbreak is disrupting economies and societies around the world. She said 90% of economic costs of any outbreak “come from irrational and disorganized efforts of the public to avoid infection.” Adequately educating the public should allow governments to curb those disruptions, Chan said. Fear, she said, spreads faster than any virus. “I have never before seen a health event attract such a high level of international media coverage, day after day after day,” Chan said. “I have never seen a health event strike such fear and terror, well beyond the affected countries.”

The effort to keep infected people out of the USA is slowly being ramped up.

Screenings of people from the three West African nations began Saturday at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. Four more airports are scheduled to begin the enhanced screenings Thursday. In Jacksonville, Baptist Medical Center said Monday it had isolated a patient who was being tested for Ebola, but the diagnosis is “highly unlikely.” The hospital released a statement saying the patient had no fever, a common symptom

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REAL COUNTY WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION The annual meeting for the Real County Wildlife Assn. was held on September 16th at the Real County Courthouse. After accepting the minutes and the Treasurer’s Report, we discussed the plans for our Annual Wildlife Dinner. This year’s dinner will be on October 31st at 6:00 pm at the North Chapel at Alto Vista Baptist Encampment. The Association will provide the game, brisket, sausage, beans, potato salad and bread. Members of the Association are asked to bring a side dish or dessert. Membership fees are $15.00 a year and can be paid before the Annual Wildlife Dinner.

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O B I T U A R I E S

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(December 23, 1934 - October 8, 2014) David Garner Burleson Sr. of Vance, Texas passed away Thursday, October 8, 2014, in San Antonio, Texas. He was born in Wimberley, Texas on December 23, 1934, to Perry Edgar Burleson and Lena (Stephenson) Burleson. He is survived by his sons, Jim Bob Burleson, David Garner Burleson (Flippen) Jr., and William Perry Burleson (Flippen); grandchildren, David Garner Burleson (Flippen) III and Bolton Perry Flippen; sister, Rachel Laverne; brothers, Billie James and Mickey Joe; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Perry and Lena Burleson; siblings, Oliver Dolpho, Woody Lyn, Robert Edgar, Dorcas Lola, Teresa Aline, Mary Lou, Anna Marcelene, Martha Carol, and Jerry Nell. A viewing was held on Sunday, October 12, 5 - 7 pm and Monday, October 13, 8a.m. - 12noon at Nelson Funeral Chapel in Camp Wood. Graveside services were held at 2 pm Monday, October 13, 2014, at the Vance Cemetery in Vance, Texas, with Cody Haynes officiating. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net. Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Camp Wood, Texas.

Did God Create Animals or Man First?

(The full article can be found at: http:// www.apologeticspress.org/AllegedDiscrepancie s.aspx?article=643) After reading the first two chapters of the Bible, some skeptics, in an attempt to disprove the Bible’s inerrancy, have accused the writer of Genesis of erring in regard to the record of events occurring on day six of creation. While Genesis 1:24-27 plainly indicates that man was created after the animals, critics claim that Genesis 2:18-19 teaches that man was created before animals. They strongly assert that such language by the author of Genesis proves that the Bible is not divinely inspired.

Does Genesis two present a different creation order than Genesis one? Is there a reasonable explanation for the differences between the two chapters? Or is this to be recognized as a genuine contradiction?

Some Bible students resolve this alleged contradiction simply by explaining that the Hebrew verb translated “formed” could easily have been translated “had formed.” In his Exposition of Genesis, H.C. Leupold stated: Without any emphasis on the sequence of acts the account here records the making of the various creatures and the bringing of them to man. That in reality they had been made prior to the creation of man is so entirely apparent from chapter one as not to require explanation.

But the reminder that God had “molded” them makes obvious His power to bring them to man and so is quite appropriately mentioned here.

It would not, in our estimation, be wrong to translate yatsar as a pluperfect in this instance: “He had molded.” The insistence of the critics upon a plain past is partly the result of the attempt to make chapters one and two clash at as many points as possible (1942, p. 130, emp. added).

Hebrew scholar Victor Hamilton agreed with Leupold’s assessment of Genesis 2:19 as he also recognized that “it is possible to translate formed as ‘had formed’ ” (1990, p. 176). Keil and Delitzsch stated in the first volume of their highly regarded Old Testament commentary that “our modern style for expressing the same thought [which the Holy Spirit, via Moses, intended to communicate—EL] would be simply this: ‘God brought to Adam the beasts which He had formed’ ” (1996, emp. added). Adding even more credence to this interpretation is the fact that the New International Version (NIV) renders the verb in verse 19, not as simple past tense, but as a pluperfect: “Now the Lord God had formed out of the ground all the beasts of the field and all the birds of the air” (emp. added). Although Genesis chapters one and two agree even when yatsar is translated simply “formed” (as we

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REFERENCES be a chronological regurgitation of chapter one, Archer, Gleason L. (1982), An Encyclopedia of Bible Difficulties but instead serves its own unique purpose—i.e., (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan). to develop in detail the more important features Cassuto, U. (1961), A Commentary on the Book of Genesis (Jerusalem: Magnes). of the creation account, especially the creation Geisler, Norman L. and Thomas A. Howe (1992), When Critics of man and his surroundings. <Snip> Ask (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books).

Hamilton, Victor P. (1990), The Book of Genesis (Grand Rapids, The fact is, “Genesis 2 does not present a MI: Eerdmans). creation account at all but presupposes the Keil, C.F. and F. Delitzsch (1996), Keil and Delitzsch completion of God’s work of creation as set Commentary on the Old Testament (Electronic Database: Biblesoft), new updated edition. forth in chapter 1.... [C]hapter 2 is built on Kitchen, Kenneth (1966), Ancient Orient and Old Testament the foundation of chapter 1 and represents (Chicago, IL: Inter-Varsity Press).

Leupold, Herbert C. (1942), Exposition of Genesis (Grand Rapids, no different tradition than the first chapter or MI: Baker) discrepant account of the order of creation” (Archer, 1982, pp. 68-69). In short, Genesis

Seconds Determine Life from Death As a little girl, I remember when color television was invented. It was amazing. Before color, black and white seemed just fine to me.

Of course, color TV was not life changing, it merely enhanced ones viewing experience.

Similarly, my grandmother would tell me about the differences the advent of automobiles had made in her life. She had grown up in the country, on a sugar cane farm, and motorized vehicles changed not only her life, but also the lives of humanity.

From her childhood home, she and her family would load into their wagon, pulled by their mule, and set out on a 13-hour ride to the nearest town to purchase provisions. They would make this trip bi-annually. I now reside in that small shopping town, and I can drive my vehicle to my grandmother’s home in slightly under 20 minutes. Truly, that is life altering, in a good way.

Throughout my life, I have witnessed many inventions. Some have been enhancing like color TV; others have been life altering like motorized vehicles. Many of these inventions have enhanced funeral services, and some of them have altered the service altogether.

The most-profound invention of late is Global Positioning System (GPS). Twenty years ago, when a client would call the funeral home at the passing of a loved one, funeral directors would get out maps and chart a course to the client’s home. Depending on circumstances, this could take a good amount of time. Then Map Quest came along, and funeral directors could merely type the client’s address into the computer, print the directions onto paper and be on their way.

More recently, GPS was released for the consumer’s delight. Now funeral directors may enter the decedent’s address into their GPS, and almost instantly, vocal driving directions are heard. GPS has certainly made life easier and more convenient.

There is however an issue with GPS. If one is searching a location that is on a newly constructed road or an obsolete country road, it most probably will not be in the GPS software.

For funeral directors, this is a constant battle.

The solution however is very simple. Provide your GPS coordinates rather than your address when in need of emergency services or funeral directors.

Yesterday I received a call to accept into

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custody, a decedent within my working area.

I immediately jumped into my hearse, entered the appropriate address into my GPS, and away I went. It was not long before I realized I had a problem. The GPS took me far out into the country and deposited me at the end of a back wood road where no house was in sight.

Thankfully, the decedent’s family called my cell phone, at that precise moment, to see if I had lost my way. Indeed I had. Relying on my GPS through its address system, had proved to be futile.

The decedent’s fiancé, who is a friend of mine, stated that she would hop in her car and drive out to find me. Problem number two, there were now two vehicles lost on back wood country roads. Apparently I looked very lost, as eventually, a man in a white truck flagged me over to see if I needed assistance. He was able to help me find my way. Thank goodness for good Samaritans.

I write this article today for good reason. If I had been emergency services rather than a funeral director, this family would have been in dire circumstances. With the help of dispatch, a peace officer, my GPS and the decedent’s

fiance, her location remained elusive without the assistance of a Good Samaritan.

The solution to this issue is quite simple. Chart your longitudinal and latitudinal coordinates through your GPS, and post them on your refrigerator. If you do this simple task, you can give your coordinates to emergency services and whether or not your street is new or obsolete; your coordinates will accurately function within the GPS system. This simple task might one day save valuable seconds when seconds determine life from death.

My name is Tracy Renee Lee. I am a funeral director, author and freelance writer. I write books, weekly articles and brief tips on understanding and coping with grief. It is my life’s work to comfort the bereaved and help them live on.

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USDA Expands Access to Credit to Help More Beginning and Family Farmers Changes Increase Eligibility and Financing Options for Hard Working Families WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2014 – Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will improve farm loans by expanding eligibility and increasing lending limits to help more beginning and family farmers.

As part of this effort, USDA is raising the borrowing limit for the microloan program from $35,000 to $50,000; simplify the lending processes; updating required “farming experience” to include other valuable experiences; and expanding eligible business entities to reflect changes in the way family farms are owned and operated. The changes become effective Nov. 7.

“USDA is continuing its commitment to new and existing family farmers and ranchers by expanding access to credit,” said Harden. “These new flexibilities, created by the 2014 Farm Bill, will help more people who are considering farming and ranching, or who want to strengthen their existing family operation.”

The microloan changes announced today will allow beginning, small and mid-sized farmers to access an additional $15,000 in loans using a simplified application

process with up to seven years to repay.

Microloans are part of USDA’s continued commitment to small and midsized farming operations.

In addition to farm related experience, other types of skills may be considered to meet the direct farming experience required for farm loan eligibility such as operation or management of a nonfarm business, leadership positions while serving in the military, or advanced education in an agricultural field. Also, individuals who own farmland under a different legal entity operating the farm now may be eligible for loans administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). Producers will have an opportunity to share suggestions on the microloan process, and the definitions of farming experience and business structures through Dec. 8, 2014, the public open comment period.

FSA is also publishing a Federal Register notice to solicit ideas from the public for pilot projects to help increase the efficiency and effectiveness of farm loan programs. Comments and ideas regarding potential pilot projects will be accepted through Nov. 7, 2014.

Since 2010, USDA has made a record amount of farm loans through FSA — more than 165,000 loans totaling nearly $23 billion. More than 50 percent of USDA’s farm loans now go to beginning farmers. In addition, USDA has increased its lending to socially-disadvantaged producers by nearly 50 percent since 2010.

These programs were made possible by the 2014 Farm Bill, which builds on historic economic gains in rural America over the past five years, while achieving meaningful reform and billions of dollars in savings for taxpayers. Since enactment, USDA has made significant progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America. For more information, visit www.usda.gov/farmbill.

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On Thursday at the University of Warsaw, Gov. Perry will deliver a speech about the power of American energy as a tool for job creation at home and diplomacy abroad. He will meet with members of the Texas First Cavalry Division stationed in Poland, and visit wounded Ukrainian soldiers in Kiev.

The governor will also attend meetings with government leaders in each country,

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Just recently, the National Advertising Review Board, which operates the investigative arm of the advertising industry, asked pet food manufacturer Blue Buffalo to alter its advertising approach and claims that blast big name competitors like Hill’s Science Diet.

One of Blue Buffalo ads features an actor stating (with a look of shock and disgust) that, “It takes a lot to get me mad, but it really hit me when I realized that his “bigname” dog food had chicken byproduct meal as the first ingredient, not real meat.

It felt like they fooled me, so I switched Leo to Blue Buffalo”.

Really?

My question to this “pet owner” (and to you and to Blue Buffalo) is this: In the wild, when carnivores kill birds and herbivorous animals, what do they eat first? Do they eat the meat off the bones?

They do not. They eat the byproducts, including entrails, stomach contents, bones, cartilage, feathers, etc., first. Then, if they are still hungry, they may pick off the muscle meat. Usually, though, they leave this for the buzzards.

Burk Feed, Leakey on Saturday, November 8th from 9am to 1pm So regarding Blue Buffalo’s claim, are byproducts bad? It seems as though they want us to think they are. And it also seems like they’re trying to make their food sound appealing to you and me (I don’t know about you, but I prefer steak

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And this illustrates a major challenge owners face when choosing foods for their pets. Every manufacturer claims that their food is the “best”. This food has no byproducts, that food has no gluten (by the way, gluten is not a major cause of allergies in dogs and cats like it is in people), this other food does not contain meat or byproducts, only vegetables (I won’t even waste comment on that one).

My question to all of them: Has your food’s nutritional quality been proven by millions of dollars in research, or is that quality simply “assumed” by the consumer just because millions of marketing dollars have spent to make it look that way? Unfortunately, there is a lot of assuming going on.

My advice: When choosing a food for your pet, stick with one of the big boys (Purina, Hills, Nutro, Iams, etc.) who put their research money where their mouth is (by the way, I feed my dogs Purina). And my two cents to Blue Buffalo? Get some continuing education in animal nutrition.

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GRANNY’S KITCHEN BACK TO BASICS

COMFORT FOODS CLASSICS

This week we will take a little break from the holiday menus and think about some cold weather classics for the coming months. I love winter foods that just make you feel better…warm and cozy on a cold winter’s day!!! ENJOY!

PORK, APPLE AND BEAN PACKETS

2 cans (15 oz each) Van Camp’s® Pork and Beans, drained 1-1/2 cups sliced, quartered red skin apples 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup Hunt’s® Original Barbecue Sauce PAM® Original NoStick Cooking Spray 4 bone-in pork chops (6 oz each) 1/4 teaspoon salt Preheat outdoor grill to medium-high heat according to manufacturer’s directions. Stir together drained beans, apple, onion and barbecue sauce in medium bowl. Place four 18x12-inch pieces of heavy foil on counter. Spray each with cooking spray. Place 1 pork chop in center on each piece of foil; sprinkle with salt. Spoon 1/4th bean mixture over pork for each packet. Bring up short sides of each foil packet and double fold top. Double fold both ends to seal each packet, leaving space for steam to gather. Place packets on grate of covered grill. Grill 15 to 20 minutes or until pork is cooked through (160°F) and apples are tender. Carefully open packets. Cook’s Tips Packets may be baked on shallow pan in 425°F oven 20 minutes or until pork is cooked through (160°F) and apples are tender.

EASY SLOW COOKER POT ROAST

PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray 1 teaspoon Pure Wesson® Vegetable Oil 1-3/4 pounds boneless beef chuck roast 2 cups baby carrots 6 small redskinned potatoes, cut in quarters 2 cans (8 oz each) Hunt’s® Tomato SauceNo Salt Added 1 jar (12 oz each) beef gravy 1 envelope (1 oz each) dry onion soup mix Spray inside of 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Heat oil in 12inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

Brown roast in oil, about 5 minutes, turning once.

Layer carrots, then potatoes in bottom of slow cooker. Pour tomato sauce and gravy over potatoes; sprinkle with soup mix.

Place roast on top. Cover; cook on LOW 9 to 10 hours or until roast is tender. Remove roast to cutting board. With slotted spoon, remove vegetables and place in serving bowl. Cut roast. Serve meat and vegetables with sauce.

ITALIAN MEATBALLS AND PEPPERS

PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray 1 can (28 oz each) Hunt’s® Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic & Oregano, undrained 1 can (6 oz each) Hunt’s® Tomato Paste 24 frozen cooked Italian style meatballs (1/2 oz each) 1 pkg (14 oz each) frozen bell pepper strips 10 ounces dry penne pasta, uncooked 6 tablespoons Kraft® Grated Parmesan Cheese Spray inside of large slow cooker with cooking spray.

Combine undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, meatballs and pepper strips in slow cooker.

Cover; cook on LOW 4 hours or until meatballs are hot and peppers are tender. Meanwhile, cook penne according to package directions. Drain. Stir meatball mixture to mix well.

Serve sauce and meatballs over pasta; top with cheese.

WHITE BEAN, KALE AND MINESTRONE SOUP

2 tablespoons Pure Wesson® Canola Oil 1 cup frozen chopped vegetable blend for seasoning (onion, celery, bell pepper) 3/4 cup chopped carrots 2-1/2 cups water 1 can (14.5 oz each) Hunt’s® Petite Diced Tomatoes, undrained 1 can (15 oz each) Great Northern beans, drained 1-1/2 cups Hunt’s® Tomato Sauce 2 cups frozen chopped kale 1/2 cup dry small pasta shells, uncooked Kraft® Grated Parmesan Cheese, optional Heat oil in large saucepan over mediumhigh heat. Add vegetable blend and carrots; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until tender. Add water, undrained tomatoes, beans and tomato sauce; stir to combine.

Bring mixture to a boil. Add kale and pasta; stir to combine. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes or until kale and pasta are tender, stirring occasionally. Serve with Parmesan cheese, if desired. Cook’s Tips Serve Alexia® Artisan Ciabatta Rolls, prepared according to package directions, with the soup.

EASY HOMEMADE CHICKEN POT PIE

PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray 1 pkg (12 oz each) frozen mixed vegetables 1/2 cup frozen chopped onion 2 pkgs (6 oz each) refrigerated diced oven roasted chicken breast (about 2 cups) 1 can (10-3/4 oz each) reduced sodium condensed cream of chicken soup 1/4 cup reduced fat sour cream 2 tablespoons Gulden’s® Spicy Brown Mustard 1 pkg (8 oz each) refrigerated reduced fat crescent roll dough Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray 11x7-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Place mixed vegetables and onion in dish; cover and microwave on HIGH 4 minutes or until just tender. Meanwhile, stir together remaining ingredients, except dough, in large bowl.

Add chicken mixture to vegetables in dish. Stir gently to combine. Microwave covered 2 minutes on HIGH. Stir, then microwave 2 minutes more or until steaming hot. Remove dough from package and unroll in 2 long rectangles. Pinch together perforations to seal. Place over hot chicken mixture and press dough to edge of dish to form rim. Bake 17 to 20 minutes or until dough is golden brown (no longer doughy) and mixture is bubbly. Cook’s Tips Be sure chicken mixture is very hot before placing dough over top, so underside of dough cooks thoroughly. -

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REAL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY PRESENTS

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OCTOBER 31, 2014 5:30 P.M.-6:30 P.M. COME IN COSTUMES LOTS OF TREATS

National Friends of Libraries Week Real County Public Library Leakey (Leakey, Texas) October 15, 2014 -- The Real County Public Library Leakey would like to acknowledge our Friends of the Library Association volunteers during the week of October 19-25, 2014 as part of the ninth annual celebration of National Friends of Libraries Week. The Friends of the Library Association (FOL) was established in 1990 and has since worked very hard building our library, improving the facilities, and offering countless programs through tireless fundraising initiatives. Currently close to 100 community members contribute annually to the FOL and many actively volunteer

their time to assist the group with fundraising efforts including the annual Gala & Wine Tasting and Cowboy Breakfast.

Mary S. Forman, Treasurer of the FOL said, “It is definitely the strong volunteer base that makes it possible to have a library of our stature in rural Texas. While the FOL owns and operates our library, we are also grateful for the contributions Real County makes.”

“The library has played an important role in my family’s life since our move to Leakey,” said FOL Director Christy Mensi. “I truly enjoy being able to give something back – and being an active member of this

NEW LISTING: .85 OF AN ACRE with 2BR/2B mobile, shed, access to Frio River, affordably priced at $52,000.

NEW LISTING: 1.01 ACRES IN VALLEY VISTA, gorgeous long views to the east, access to central water, paved roads, underground electricity, pond, 35 acres wilderness area, clubhouse and pool! $49,500.

NEW LISTING: 7.23 ACRES IN VALLEY VISTA, great views, easy build with access, to central water system, underground elec., paved roads, pond, 35 acres wilderness area, clubhouse and pool! $55,500.

NEW LISTING: 1.O1 ACRES IN VALLEY VISTA jaw dropping views to the west, access to central water, paved roads, underground elec., pond, 35 acres wilderness area, clubhouse and pool! $39,500.

NEW LISTING: Gorgeous 22.85 acres with jaw dropping views. Recently remodeled 3BR/2B home with two living areas, and covered front porch. If you are looking for a home with a view and acreage to roam around on and hunt, this is the place for you! $297,000.

NEW LISTING: 4.39 acres in desirable River Tree development just south of Leakey. Gated River Tree provides paved roads, central water system, pavilion and rv area along with a beautiful stretch of the Frio River complete with the Lombardy Dam. This property is completely fenced with elec, water hookup, 2 rv hookups, and septic in place. All ready to enjoy with views of surrounding hills. Priced to sell at $99,000.

NEW LISTING: Recreation at its finest! Comfortable 2BR home on 5.88 acres, with access to 50 acres of common area with permanent spring fed creeks, waterfalls, lake and deep swimming hole. This property is within walking distance to the swimming hole and creek, long beautiful views from spacious screened porch, large open living/kitchen area, well, septic, and small spring in the wet weather creek below home. $196,500. CONTRACT PENDING! DARLING ROCK HOME, on almost one acre, conveniently located across from the post office and near shopping. 2BR/1B with covered front and back porch, utility room, small shed, privacy fencing and wet weather creek. Has been used as a weekly rental so income potential is there! $137,000.

GOOD VISIBILITY, GREAT LOCATION, in Concan, and close to Garner State Park, Frio River and golf course. This 2BR/1B cabin is currently used as a weekend rental. New plumbing, new septic, new wiring, and new pump and pump house! Large Oaks can be enjoyed from your covered front porch! .3 +/of an acre to be surveyed. $119,000.

GORGEOUS, hill country home on 7.5 acres in Rio Frio. Close to the Frio, this well- appointed home has 3BR and 2.5B with a guest/game room above the attached 2 car garage with full bath also. Huge trees, above ground, landscaped and decked pool, covered front and back porches, two drive through barns/ workshops, rv hook up and two wells. This home must be seen and will not disappoint! $399,000.

24 HUNTING ACRES, 9 miles north of Leakey, lots of road frontage, hilly terrain, small cabin, storage rv, water storage off of gutter system, outdoor shower, access to spring-fed creek with dam. $57,000.

ONE OF A KIND vacation camp in desirable River Tree. This 1.4 acres boasts

group is an honor.” Other officers of the organization are Sandra Hodge, President; Carl Wood, Vice President; Susan Walker, Secretary; Mary Forman, Treasurer; Carol Adams, Director; Bridget Preece, Director; Linda Riley, Director; Jan Strauss, Director “I appreciate the FOL board for its willingness to work with me, as the director of the library, to raise the funds necessary to implement the many programs the library offers.” said Library Director Eileen F. Bell. “I think most patrons would be surprised to learn most of the services and programs they enjoy are funded

completely by the FOL.” Please contact the library at 232-5199 to learn more about upcoming activities, including our Halloween Hour on Friday, October 31, 2014.

If you are interested in being an FOL member, the cost of membership is a bargain $24 per year per family. Please visit the library for more information on membership.

The Real Country Public Library Leakey is also on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ pages/Real-County-LeakeyPublic-Library). Be sure to like their page to stay abreast of all upcoming events and programs.

Maxey Companies Finance Scholarship Merlin Maxey, CEO of Maxey Companies, recently met with Sul Ross State University President Bill Kibler and Sul Ross Rio Grande College Associate Provost/Dean Paul Sorrels in Uvalde to sign a scholarship agreement.

The first scholarship will be awarded for the fall 2015/spring 2016 academic year.

Students who qualify for the $2,000 per year scholarship will be enrolled full time and seeking a degree at Rio Grande College. They will also have a minimum overall grade point average of 3.00 for undergraduate students and 3.50 for

By Laura Nelson

graduate students, be a resident of a county served

by Maxey Companies (Kerr, La Salle, Maverick, Val Verde or Uvalde) and will attend an approved financial literacy course.

Merlin Maxey believes local education is important to train and equip its citizens to work in the area.

He is active in the Texas Food and Fuel Association,

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rock main home with 2 bedrooms, 2 loft areas and living, there is a separate bath house and camp kitchen area, and a rv hook up, all nestled under huge Pecan trees with beautiful views. You will only be a short distance from a very nice river park area and have access to pavilion, paved roads and central water. Lots of handcrafted touches on this one! REDUCED $219,950.

LOTS OF BANG for the buck on this large 3BR/2B brick home situated in a very nice development within Leakey proper. Large metal rv barn with workshop, fenced back yard with another large shop that would be any man’s dream come true. It has wide covered front porch, firepit, and outdoor kitchen and could easily be converted to a mother-in-law quarters. Manicured yard, large screened in porch on the main home, huge master suite, the list goes on and you must see to appreciate! $249,000.

1.77 ACRE, within walking distance to the Frio park area. Availability of central water and paved roads makes this a perfect spot for vacationing! $82,000.

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2 CITY LOTS, totaling almost one acre on the north side of town with availability of city water, highway frontage, cleared of all cedar exposing beautiful oaks, and corners on three roads. SOLD! 1 ACRE, completely fenced, fruit trees, shed, energy efficient 2BR/1B home, long views, wrap-a-round deck, comes tastefully furnished! $195,000.

COMMERCIAL BUILDING DOWNTOWN LEAKEY! Two story, with leased restaurant downstairs and offices upstairs! Offices space upstairs could be easily renovated to be living quarters! Move to Leakey and make a living! $325,000.

1.18 ACRE, access to 1 mile Frio River and 130 acres! All utilities in place, great views! REDUCED $85,000.

COZY CABIN on 6 acres, access to lake, creek, deep swimming hole. $129,000.

TWO ADJACENT LOTS, with access to the Frio River! $45,000. Each 8.09 ACRES, located north of Leakey with Hwy. 83 frontage, unequipped well, nice mix of terrain, large Oaks, easy access, good restrictions to protect your investment. mixed terrain $109,080. With owner financing available.

22.6 ACRES, located north of Leakey with Hwy. 83 frontage. All flat with good soil, stands of Oaks, fenced on three sides with easy access and restrictions to protect your investment. $203,400. Owner finance available SOLD!

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It is our policy to furnish a home owners warranty for every property that we market and that qualifies. This would include owner occupied single family residences. It takes the worry away from owners and buyers. If you are a seller, any covered item that needs repair during the term of the listing will be repaired. If you are a buyer, any covered item that needs repair for up to 12 months after closing will be repaired. We furnish the policy, not you. So, if you are considering selling your property, list with us and let us take the worry away from you. Call for details.

Exposure is what it’s all about, Properties that we market are placed in a total of 5 multiple listing systems, including San Antonio, Midland/Odessa, Kerrville, Uvalde, and Del Rio. No one else gets your property exposed the way we do. If you seriously want to sell your property, we will seriously get it exposed! Call us today if you would like a free market analysis in order to determine the potential sales price of your real estate!

NEW LISTING! 5.1 acres in Spring Hill Subdivision, great view amenity, only $59,900.

NEW LISTING! Office Building on Highway 83 with a total of 5 acres to the rear. Perfect for RV Park or several types of commercial development. Call for details.

SPICEWOOD SPRINGS Riverfront home on 3.7 acres in Spicewood Springs. Access to over a mile of Frio River. Four bedroom, three bath, 2 story home sitting on bank of river with a wraparound porch. Price reduced to $399,000.

NEW LISTING! 7.3 acres on Dry Frio River with a two story, three bedroom, 2 1⁄2 bath home in a quiet secluded location that is only 4 miles from Con Can. Live water, great home, secluded, yet close to Con Can. What more do you want??

NEW LISTING! A horse lovers dream. 69 tree covered acres with a 4 bedroom, 3 bath brick home, and horse barn with arena, tillable fields and a Pecan Bottom with several Indian Mounds. Located on Highway 83 between Leakey and Garner State Park.

THE RIDGE-Experience the Texas hill country at its finest w/ private access to your own beautiful Frio River park w/BBQ pavilion. Underground utilities WITH TCEQ APPROVED WATER SYSTEM, free roaming wildlife, hiking, biking & much more! This restricted subdivision offers great building sites for your dream home, retirement or vacation get-away.

B&B allowed. Call for a showing or take a drive out 4 mi. south on RR 1120. Prices start at $87,500 THE RIDGE ESTABLISHED INCOME PRODUCER, the Bungalow 40 will sleep up to 25 persons. The perfect place to get away with an in ground pool, outdoor kitchen, and a river park.

Established income producer with a great upside. $425,000.

GREAT INCOME PRODUCER established nightly rental on the Frio River with great swimming hole, close to town, sleeps 13 comfortably. $375,000 INCOME PRODUCING POTENTIAL OR PERFECT HIDEAWAY Like New 4 bedroom home with a pool on 10 acres in close proximity to Garner State Park.

Beautiful long views from hillside location. This one has it all. $469,000.

GREAT INCOME PRODUCER IN THE HEART OF CON CAN, Three bedroom, 3 1⁄2 bath home on River Road. Income producing. Reduced to $289,000 Con Can on Bear Creek. 3 bedroom 2 bath with bonus room, approx. 2,000 square feet, and large covered porches, large detached garage/workshop. Great week end home or nightly rental near 7 bluff. $459,500.

244 ac located 2 miles west of Leakey. A little bit of everything, fields, mountains, old ranch house, and

rustic barn. Fronts on FM 337 and also on Patterson Creek Road, with Patterson Creek forming the southern boundary. Call for details.

CANYON OAKS, new construction, three bedroom, 2 baths with in ground pool. Established nightly rental, $340,000.

DEER CREEK lot with 5.31 restricted acres $64,500.

DEVILS CANYON 25 acres with blacktop frontage west of Leakey Price reduced to $125,000 FRIO PECAN FARM managed rental with 2b/2ba, covered porch, beautiful Pecan grove, wildlife, price reduced to $160,000. Close to Leakey and walking distance to the river!

FRIO PECAN FARM, PRICE REDUCED, GREAT INCOME PRODUCER 3 bedroom 3 bath home on river front lot in Frio Pecan Farm. Like new condition with huge deck overlooking the river. Great income potential. Price reduced to $335,000 FRIO RIVER PLACE Beautiful 1.93 acre building site, heavily wooded. Quiet location. $109,500.

FRIO TERRITORY this five acre building site on the Frio River can be yours today! Huge cypress trees line this blue water hole that is teeming with fish. Fronts on Highway 83 and the Frio River, private, yet close to town. Good restrictions, beautiful building site overlooking the river. $329,000 OAKMONT VILLAGE 2.21 acres of heavily wooded building site located just of FM 1120. $49,000 REAGAN WELLS, Two bedroom one bath cottage on river front tract, $134,900 RIVERTREE! Three bedroom, two bath home with built in appliances and central air and heat. Great condition and waiting for you. $175,000.

RIVERTREE! Two story log home nestled beneath huge Pecan trees. Walking distance to the river, 3 bedroom, 3 bath, vaulted ceiling and wrap around porch. $329,900.

SHADY OAKS secluded, heavily wooded 3 acre tract with a view, only $62,900.

SPRING HILL 3.52 acres with a beautiful view overlooking Leakey. City water, Price reduced to $59,900 TWIN FORKS. Full one acre in unit one, huge oaks, beautiful building site, $55,500.

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

COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY! Established retail building in like new condition. 1.5 acres on Hwy 83, Call for details.

COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY! Nearly 16 acres on Highway 83 in Concan, with improvements. Only $298,000.

Dub Suttle GRI, Broker - MEMBER: SAN ANTONIO BOARD OF REALTORS; UVALDE BOARD OF REALTORS; KERRVILLE BOARD OF REALTORS; AND THE DEL RIO BOARD OF REALTORS. We get maximum exposure for your property.

Call us if you don’t see what you are looking for here. We have numerous other properties that we would be more than glad to help you with. Or better yet, come by for a visit. The coffee pot is always on.

Kathy Suttle GRI, – Broker Michael Rushing – Associate COME BY FOR ONE OF OUR Fred McNiel GRI, - Associate

COMPLETE LISTS OF PROPERTIES, CHECK US OUT ON THE WEBSITE OR SCAN THE QR CODE BELOW WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE!

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

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

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LEAKEY’S 2nd Annual

Fall Pumpkin Patch Sponsored by HONDO NATIONAL BANK

Friday, October 17 2 P.M. - 6 P.M.

Saturday, October 18 10 A.M. - 6 P.M.

On the grounds of the Real County Courthouse

CIRCLE C FLOWERS

Pumpkin and Gourd Sale Bake Sale on Saturday: breads, cakes, pies and more Get dressed up and take your fall family photos!!

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!!

All Proceeds go to Leakey ISD Parent Teacher Organization.

Leakey Homecoming Friday October 31st, 2014 We will be open the week of Homecoming M-F 9am-4pm

TIRE AND WHEEL CONNECTION

830-232-6655 It’s NEVER too early to place an order!

222 E. Third St., Leakey, Texas

Community Meeting

Recycling

in Real County Date: Fri, October 17 Time: 1:30 pm—3:00 pm

Real County Public Library Leakey

What has the steering committee been up to?

Opportunities for recycling events in November.

Establishing our volunteer corps.

2805 Highway 90 West Hondo, Texas 78861 830.426.TIRE (8473) www.TireandWheelConnection.com

(830) 232-5022

At the Frio Pecan Farm Pavilion **FALLDineSPECIAL** In ONLY Buy one pizza (any size) and get the 2nd one of the same size (or smaller) for FREE!!!

FALL HOURS Friday & Saturday 11a.m. - 9p.m.

Dine In or Pick Up Leakey, Texas

BEER & WINE AVAILABLE

PIZZAS Meat Lover’s, The Work’s, Vegetarian, Ultimate Cheese, Smoky Jo’s BBQ, Wings, Garlic Bread, Hamburger, Cheeseburger

And more….

See you there!

BLANKETS OF LOVE.....

Announcing our Annual Sew-In Day to make quilts for the children of Big Springs Ranch.

Methodist Church Fellowship Hall --- 9am to 4pm Friday, October 17st if needed, we will sew again at a later date.

We have thirty children who will receive a quilt this year, and need your help! Stay all day, or drop by and pick-up a kit to finish at home. All materials, instructions & hands-on help provided. Just bring your machine and scissors/thread clippers. Loaner machines available on request. We also need helpers to trim, iron and pin. Or just stop by to visit for a while.

BEGINNERS ARE WELCOME! Call Diane at 232-5451 to let us know you are coming, and how we can help you to

Put a smile on a child’s face....

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Wednesday, October 15, 2014

TEXAS TEA OCTOBER 25TH, 2014 2PM at the MONTELL COUNTRY CLUB This much fun can only happen in the Great State of Texas! Join the “Country Chic” Friends of the Library for an afternoon round-up filled with excitement. Don’t miss the award winning storyteller Donna Ingham, take a chance and win a great prize in the “tricky tray” auction, rock that favorite hat for the contest, get your grub on, sip some tea, and then sit back and enjoy the the songs of the King of Country music, Mr. George Strait, as performed by impersonator Greg Haag. YEE-HAW!

WE WELCOME ALL RECEPTIONS AND PARTIES AND WOULD BE HAPPY TO HELP YOU PLAN THEM!

AND STOP

BY OUR

COME GET YOUR COUNTRY ON

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ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE CAMP WOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY AN ALL VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION For tickets ($10) contact the Camp Wood Public Library or any member of the Friends of the Library

T h eBarnS o u t h Drive Thru Beverage TAeSpecial! xas Boys & Always

S AT U R D AY OCTOBER 18

• Fresh Cut Steaks • Fresh Ground Beef • Deli Meats • Camping Supplies

OPEN SUNDAYS !!

9a.m.-8p.m.

Corner of 83 and 337 DOWNTOWN, LEAKEY, TEXAS

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

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

TRI CANYON BRANCH

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

Of�ice Hours-Drive-Thru

Mon-Fri 9:00 to 4:30 Sat 9:00 to 12:00 Drive-Up ATM Located at Branch

Also located inside Concan General Store

U.S. Hwy 83 & Tx. Hwy 127

Located on 83 between Concan and Leakey

THURSDAY: SATURDAY: ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Happy Hour 5-7 Enjoy free LIVE MUSIC & DANCE with �������������������������������������������������������������������������� appetizers while they last!

BUSTER JIGGS!!

AND it’s Karaoke Night!!!

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Football Team At The Buckhorn!

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