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October 23, 2013 Tri-Canyon’s Only Weekly Newspaper!

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♦ Current Weekly News for Leakey, Camp Wood, Sabinal, Utopia and Surrounding Areas ♦

INSIDE Meet Real County’s New Extension Agent Laci Bostic Saturday, Oct. 26 from 9am to 1pm at Burk Feed, Leakey, Texas

Tombstone Skeet: man about town

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“Night of the Pumpkinheads”

At the recent Commissioner’s Court on October 15, 2013, Real County Com-

missioners hired new County Extension Agent Laci Bostic. Bostic has been employed as a technician in the Plant Pathology and Microbiology Department at the Texas A&M Agrilife Research & Extension Center in Uvalde. Bostic graduated from Sul Ross University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Natural Resource Management with a Minor in Range Management. We welcome her to Real County and look forward to working with her!

Got Drugs?

Don’t forget, on Saturday, any old prescriptions, unused medications, and whatever paraphernalia you might have tucked away on your shelves can be properly disposed of by taking it to First State Bank of Uvalde between 10 am and 2 pm. Turn your meds over to the U S Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration special agents who will be there to take them to be disposed of properly. If you take it into your own hands to flush them down or wash them down the pipes, you are polluting the

by Julie Becker

Leakey ISD Victory Fall Garden Takes Root

WELL, that did not work out! I didn’t have any more pictures to publish, so Willis and I decided to end the wonderful series of Centennial pictures. Well, I received four more this week and one of them happened to be our reigning Citizens of the Year, Butch and Joyce Weston, pictured in their Centennial T-shirts at Port Aransas, Texas! Joyce said they had a great time! If you have a picture be sure and send it in, we will have to end our series at the end of the year!

COSTUME PARTY AT BUCKHORN BENEFITS FOOD PANTRY

Cockrells keep returning to Kerr, where ancestors pioneered

IDENTITY THEFT AND WORSE

by Julie Becker

water system. Please gather them up and dispose of the properly. I recently discovered that I had some unused syringes, from my deceased husband’s meds and I surely would not want to make them available to the wrong people.

I have already turned mine in, but plan to re-search my home and outbuildings to make sure that I don’t have any other unused or out dated prescriptions. I would not want my grandchildren or their friends to misuse them. I plan to be responsible and hope you will also.

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WHERE IN THE WORLD DID YOU WEAR YOUR REAL COUNTY CENTENNIAL T-SHIRT?

by Billie Franklin

by Jennifer Pigg

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by Julie Becker

Mr. Tommy Porter and Mrs. Sandra Hodge volunteers from the local Garden Club came to school today to plant a fall/ winter garden with the 5th grade class.

All the tools and plants were provided by the garden club and purchased locally from Dora’s Nursery. Photo by Jennifer Pigg, pictured left to right after planting

Mr. Porter, Sara McIntosh, Michael Downum, Karla Martinez, Elena Coreas, Lukas Silvius, Emma Albarado, James Herrera, Valerie Venzor, Alex Banuelos, Delanie Barr-Scott, William Harwood, Hailey Spaniel, John Ilufi, and Mrs. Hodge.

Caddel-Smith Chapter, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Tour Utopia submitted by Karen Collins

Dress up for a good cause!! Get out that Halloween costume and head for the Buckhorn Bar & Grill just south of Leakey on Hwy. 83 for Biker BOO at the Buckhorn!! NO COVER, Cash Prizes and it all benefits the Leakey Helping Hands Food Pantry and the Nueces Canyon Food Pantry. The Biker ride registration and kickoff time is 11: 00 a.m. Saturday, October 26, 2013.

Music provided by Rhonda Ray at 4pm and Rough River Band at 7pm. Please bring a can good or nonperishable item to benefit the local food pantries or you can make a cash donation. Come have a great BOO time and support our communities! Special Thanks to all our sponsors, and BIG Thanks to Kries Vaughan and Doug Shearer who continue to give back to their community!

See full ad page 13.

NCJH & HS Pink-Out

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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 Pictured are the Nichols sisters from Leakey, who are all DRT members. Seated is Pat Burrier. Standing are Dusty Nichols-Thompson and Elaine Duderstadt

Today’s Weather

High:77° Low: 41°

The Caddel-Smith Chapter, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, met on Thursday, October 10, 2013, in Utopia, Texas, with 17 members and 12 guests present. Prior to their luncheon meeting, the members were treated to a tour of the Sabinal Canyon Museum located in downtown Utopia, and a trip through both the Waresville and Jones cemeteries, located at the opposite ends of the town.

The agenda for the day was arranged by Program Chairman Jakelynn Crawford,

and carried out with the assistance of the local Utopia DRT members, with Diane Causey giving museum information and leading the group through the Jones Cemetery, and Sid Chaney leading the tour of the Waresville Cemetery.

Members were impressed with the local history and amazed at all the memorabilia in the museum. Many had family members buried in one or both of the cemeteries. continued page 11

Nueces Canyon Junior High and High School Cheerleaders and sponsors sporting their Pink-out t-shirts for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. L to R: Back Row: Sponsor Stacy Fairchild, Shelby Pannell, Megan Sifuentes, Alsabeth Threadgill, Nikki Milliorn,

Aspen Winston, Kristol Perez, Samantha Amine Front Row: Tori Carabajal, Myah Rodriguez, Hailey Luce, Mandie Carabajal, Natalia DeLeon, Ozzie Watters, Gabby Irwin, Sponsor Nancy Luce.

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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

UHHH…THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT

I really hate to admit being wishy-washy on any subject, but the Affordable Care Act AKA Obamacare has done that to me! You remember at first I thought it was straight from the bowels of he**! Then I became more acquainted with the facts, weeding them out from political propaganda by actual results of people I know. Then again, as I began to research, to bring you informed truth regarding the subject…I became even more confused! I’m still working on it! Until I can make some real sense of this I will just update you on the news. Sources are The White House Daily Newsletter, the AP, The National Constitution Center and other miscellaneous publications.

First, The White House: “ Nearly 20 million people have visited the HealthCare.gov site, and Americans all over the country are signing up for affordable, high-quality health insurance.

The problem has been that the website that’s

supposed to make it easy to apply for and purchase the insurance is not working the way it should for everybody. And there’s no sugarcoating it. The website has been too slow, people have been getting stuck during the application process,” he said. “And there’s no excuse for the problems, and these problems are getting fixed. Even as we redouble our efforts to get the site working as well as it’s supposed to,” he said, “we’re also redoubling our efforts to make sure you can still buy the same quality, affordable insurance plans the old-fashioned way – offline, either over the phone or in person.”

Now, the rest… in a nutshell! Hobby Lobby petitioned the Supreme Court on Monday to take up its case challenging the birth control mandate that applies to for-profit companies.

In July, U.S. District Judge Joe Heaton granted Hobby Lobby and its sister company, Mardel

By Elaine Padgett Carnegie

Christian bookstore, a temporary exemption from a ACA requirement that it provide insurance coverage for morning-after pills and similar emergency birth control methods and devices.

The Obama administration’s lawyers want the Justices to decide if corporations can claim a religious exemption to this one part of the ACA. What’s uncertain is if the Court will accept just the Hobby Lobby case, or combine it with the Conestoga Wood case. Conestoga is a Mennonite family-owned, profit-making business, and it claims that the ACA’s birth control mandate violates the company’s rights under the First Amendment and the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act. It is brewing up a mess… with many other lawsuits having being filed and the District and Circuit Courts making all kinds of different rulings which then must be appealed to the Supreme

Court. The American Civil Liberties Union and the Beckett Fund for Religious Liberty estimate there are 73 legal challenges, with more than 200 plaintiffs, to parts of the ACA they believe violate their religious beliefs. (In addition, there is at least one potentially significant challenge on different grounds being the Hobby Lobby case.)

I wish I could give you some kind of opinion but I can’t truly find enough fact out there amid all the hooplah to feel comfortable making an informed decision…with one exception! I just cannot swallow the “government mandates”… are we really beyond the point where we can govern ourselves in America. I think maybe so! There is just no clear solution to the problem of our truly ill and elderly and then those who take advantage of a broken medical care system!

Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities Announces 2013 Lex Frieden Employment Awards The Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities has announced the winners of the 2013 Lex Frieden Employment Awards, which recognize employers who go above and beyond the legal requirements in hiring, training and maintaining positive working relationships with employees with disabilities.

The winners will be honored at a luncheon on Friday, Oct. 18, at 11:30 a.m. at the Waco Convention Center. Lex Frieden will be on hand to offer a welcome address, and Scott Tisdall, Global Vice President of Supply Chain and Distribution Services for Follett Corporation and 2011 winner of the Governor’s Trophy, will provide the keynote. The event is hosted by the Waco Mayor’s

Committee for People with Disabilities, and is open to the public by reservation. Nominations for the awards were submitted by individuals and organizations from communities throughout the state, and winners were selected by a panel of judges from the public and private sectors familiar with disability issues. The 2013 award recipients are: Governor’s Trophy - Carroll Schubert, President and CEO, Professional Contract Services, Inc (PCSI), Austin Entrepreneurship Award - Rebecca Page, Livin’ My Dreams Art Studio and Co-op, Alpine Large Employer of the Year - Army & Air Force Exchange

USDA Issues Conservation Reserve Program Rental Payments, Direct Payments and ACRE Payments WASHINGTON, Oct. 21, 2013 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA has begun distributing Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) annual rental payments to participants across the country. USDA also will distribute 2013 direct payments and 2012 Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) program payments beginning Oct. 24.

Payments originally were scheduled to be issued earlier in the month, but were delayed by several weeks due to the lapse in Federal funding.

“Farmers, ranchers and rural landowners across the country count on USDA programs and the payment delays due to the shutdown were an unnecessary burden,” Vilsack said. “USDA has prioritized making these scheduled payments without any further delay and Farm Service Agency staff have worked hard to get this assistance out the door as quickly as possible.”

Producers will receive payments on almost 700,000 CRP contracts on 390,000 farms covering 26.8 million acres. In exchange for a yearly rental payment provided

by USDA on contracts ranging from 10 to 15 years, farmers and ranchers enrolled in CRP agree to remove environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production and plant grasses or trees that will improve water quality and improve waterfowl and wildlife habitat. CRP reduced runoff and leaching of nitrogen and phosphorus into waterways by an estimated 605 million pounds and 121 million pounds, respectively, in 2012, and soil erosion reductions totaling 308 million tons in 2012.

Direct payments for 2013 for the DCP and ACRE programs are being made to the more than 1.7 million farms enrolled in the Farm Service Agency’s programs.

Producers with base acres of certain commodities are eligible for DCP payments. ACRE payments for 2012crop barley, corn, grain sorghum, lentils, oats, peanuts, dry peas, soybeans, and wheat are scheduled to be released beginning Oct. 24 and contingent upon national average market prices and yields in each state. ACRE payments for upland cotton are scheduled to be made in early November, after the 2012/13 average market year price is published in the Agricultural Prices publication scheduled to be released on October 31. ACRE payments are scheduled to be made for large chickpeas, small chickpeas, canola, crambe, flaxseed, mustard seed, rapeseed, safflower, sesame, and sunflowers are scheduled to be made in early December, after the 2012/13 average market year price is published in the Agricultural Prices publication scheduled to be released on November 27. ACRE payments for long grain and medium and short grain rice are scheduled to be made in early February 2014 after the final 2012/13 average market year price is published in the Agricultural Prices publication scheduled to be released on January 31, 2014.

The 2008 Farm Bill, extended by the American Tax Payer Relief Act of 2012, provides authority to enroll land in DCP, ACRE and CRP through Sept. 30, 2013, however, no legislation has been enacted to reauthorize or extend this authority. Effective Oct. 1, 2013, FSA does not have legislative authority to approve or process applications for these programs.

For more information on CRP, DCP and ACRE, producers should contact their local FSA office or visit FSA’s website at www.fsa.usda.gov.

UNDER NEW TEXAS LAW, A VALID PHOTO ID IS REQUIRED TO VOTE NOTICE UNDER NEW TEXAS LAW, A VALID PHOTO ID IS REQUIRED TO VOTE IN ALL ELECITONS. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE OR TEXAS ID……DPS WILL BE AT THE COURTHOUSE IN LEAKEY, TEXAS IN THE JURY ROOM ISSUING EIC (ELECTION IDENTIFICATION CARDS) FOR VOTING PURPOSES ON THE FOLLOWING DATES: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22ND 9AM-4PM WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23RD 9AM-4PM MONDAY, OCTOBER 28TH 9AM-4PM TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29TH 9AM-4PM MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH 9AM-4PM (WILL BE CLOSED FROM 12:00 TO 1:00 PM) YOU WILL NEED TO BRING A CERTIFIED COPY OF YOUR BIRTH CERTIFICATE ALONG WITH TWO SUPPORTING IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS AS LISTED BELOW: · Social security card · Form W-2 or 1099 · Driver license or ID card issued by another U.S. state, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia or Canadian province (unexpired or expired less than two years)* · Texas driver license or ID card that has been expired more than two years · Temporary receipt for a Texas driver license or ID card · School records* (e.g., report cards, photo ID cards) · Military records (e.g., Form DD-214) · Unexpired U.S. military dependent identification card · Social security card · Form W-2 or 1099 · Driver license or ID card issued by another U.S. state, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia or Canadian province (unexpired or expired less than two years)* · Texas driver license or ID card that has been expired more than two years · Temporary receipt for a Texas driver license or ID card · School records* (e.g., report cards, photo ID cards)

· Military records (e.g., Form DD-214) · Unexpired U.S. military dependent identification card · Original or certified copy of marriage license or divorce decree (if the document is not in English, a certified translation must accompany it) · Voter registration card* · Pilot license* · Concealed handgun license* · Professional license issued by a Texas state agency · ID card issued by a government agency* · Consular document issued by a state or national government · Texas Inmate ID card or similar form of ID issued by Texas Department of Criminal Justice · Texas Department of Criminal Justice parole or mandatory release certificate · Federal inmate identification card · Federal parole or release certificate · Medicare or Medicaid card · Selective Service card · Immunization records* · Tribal membership card from federally-recognized tribe · Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood · Unexpired foreign passport · Unexpired insurance policy valid for the past two years (e.g., auto, home or life insurance) · Current Texas vehicle registration or title · Current Texas boat registration or title · Veteran’s Identification Card from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · Hospital-issued birth record* · NUMIDENT record from the Social Security Administration · “NUMI-lite” letter from the Social Security Administration IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL THE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE AT (830)232-5202

Service, Dallas Medium Employer of the Year - Target Medallion Center, Dallas Small Employer of the Year - Stencor Company, Jacksonville Nonprofit Employer Award - RISE Center, Beaumont Martha Arbuckle Award - Panhandle Coalition for Transition Services LITE Project, Amarillo For more information about the awards and the event, please contact Jo Virgil, Community Outreach and Information Coordinator for the Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities, at (512) 463-5740 or jo.virgil@governor.state.tx.us

NOTICE LEAKEY EX-STUDENTS ASSOCIATION P.O. BOX 241 LEAKEY, TEXAS 78873 View webpage on LISD website: www.leakeyisd.net

Shawn Streib Gray, Broker 830-232-4500 *********FEATURED LISTING: Concan Country Club. Golf course lots…your choice… .just $60,000********* 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. $595,000 HUGE REDUCTION 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: 40+ acs. is home to three 2BD/2BA modern log cabins. Super nice. 2875 FM 1050 near Garner & Frio River! $399,000PENDING NEWProperty 009: First time on market!!! 1180 ft. of STUNNING Frio River front with 5.24 acs., large home, abundant outdoor entertaining areas overlooking river, apartment, metal barn, 2 older cabins. Beautiful, manicured grounds, oak trees…

MUST SEE. $1,300,000 Property 010: 2.61 ac. lot on county rd. just 2 mi. east of Leakey. Covered w/oaks, city water & elec. avail. Great home base for RV! $69,000 NEWProperty 011: Very nice 1.2 ac. lot ready for your RV in Frio River Place. Central water & elec. in place. River Access. $92,000 Property 012: Cute 2/1 cabin in Concan sitting on 6.98 unrestricted acres w/Hwy. 83 frontage. Tons of potential! Just $156,000 Property 013 : 96 Canyon Oaks Dr. in Concan.

3BD/3BA 1792 sq. ft. home. Great rental potential $238,000 END OF SEASON REDUCTION Property 014 : TEXAS TUSCAN! Stunning 4/2 home on 10 acs. w/pool, outdoor kitchen, extensive landscaping, fenced, Utopia ISD. $369,000 Property 015: Nice 2 ac. lot in Saddle Mtn. Water meter in place, elec & phone run across front of lot. $49,000 REDUCED POSSIBLE O.F. Property 016: 3BD/2BA on nearly 1⁄2 ac. @ 525 Davis Place in Twin Forks. Beautiful river park and nice, spacious home. $129,000 PENDING Property 017: Whiskey Mountain Inn. 1869 Farmhouse on 17.69 acs. w/6 rental cabins.

Gorgeous! $498,500 REDUCED!!

Property 018 : 1304 sq. ft. 2BD/2BA on nearly 1 ac. in Reagan Wells. Access to 100+ acs. and over a mile of river! Must see! $115,000 Property 019 : RIVERFRONT HOME! 6+ acs.

3BR/3.5BA + Apt. Fishing pond, huge barn, rock patios! $699,000 SOLD SOLD SOLD!!

Property 020: 75+ac. in Concan! No restrictions, end-of-road privacy. 4/2 mfg. DW home, guest cabin, studio. 24507 N. Hwy. 83 $595,000 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: Cute log cabin on 7+/- acs. Deer Creek Estates. On a seasonal creek, remote, pretty views. $125,000 REDUCED Property 024: Frio River Place lot. Nearly THREE acres! Water & elec. available. Nice river access.

RV usage ok. $109,000 REDUCED Property 025 : RR336 north of Leakey. 17+ acs.

West prong of the Frio River on eastern boundary $222,000 REDUCED 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: Rancho Real, 10 ac. of remote land.

4x4 needed. Great hunting or recreational tract.

Pretty flat topography. $32,500 Property 031: Riverfront home in the Frio Pecan Farm! In rental pool. Lots of amenities. $269,000 REDUCED Property 032: 1167 River Road in Concan on 1AC. 3BD/2BA. Location, views, in rental pool, furnished. Great Buy at $238,900 REDUCED

Property 033: 5.16 ac. lot near town. City water & elec. Gorgeous views, paved roads, security gate. $84,900 Property 034: 3 acs. In Concan fronting Hwy. 127.

Just past Neal’s& Frio River. Great Commercial location! $225,000 Property 035: 144 acs. Leakey city limits. Huge trees, county road frontage. Great homeplace or Development $7,000 per ac. PENDING Property 036: 8.65 acs. In Shady Oaks. Private yet minutes from town. Lots of big oaks. Electricity available. $69,000 Property 037: 5.3 ac. in Deer Creek Estates.

HUGE oak trees and views. Gated entry & private paved road access. All useable land. $64,500 Property 038: Cozy 2/2 log cabin in Frio Pecan Farm. Managed rentals. Investment property. $175,000 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, GREAT river park. $259,900 NEWProperty 041: 24.63 acs. Hunting property w/rugged access. 4x4 required. Non-working windmill well. No elec. $49,260 Property 042: Estate size lot in The Ranch. Huge Oak & pecan trees, ag. Exempt, underground elec.

Frio access. NICE! $181,000 Property 043: 10+ acs. AG EXEMPT! Great homesite. Small tank site, meter pole, RR337 & County Rd. frontage. $105,000 Property 044-046 : Canyon Oaks/Concan lots.

River access, elec./ water available. 1ac. to 9+ acs.!!! $42,500 to $85,000 Property 047: 1+/- ac. lot Mountain Valley in Concan. Close to golf course, House Pasture, Frio.

Rentals OK!!! $89,000 Property 048: 3BD/2BA nice brick home w/ workshop & barn. Emerald Oaks Subdv. 103 Laurel St. $275,000 Property 049:84 acs. Off 337 W. Great hunting property at just $1800 per acre! Adjacent property available (See #9) $151,200 PENDING Property 051: 3/2 ROCK home on 5+ acs. w/ Patterson Creek frontage& no restrictions. Close to town, great views. $265,000 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. Development Potential.

Property 054: Palo Verde Ln. Nice 3/2 mfrd.

Home on over 1⁄4 acre lot. Oak Trees and fenced yard. $79,900 OWNER WILL FINANCE Property 055: Two adjacent lots in Emerald Oaks Subdivision. Each lot is 1/2 acre. Very nice area. $22,500 EACH Property 056: Lovely newer home on 4 ac. close to town. Views for MILES! Huge porches, custom cabinetry, workshop. $229,500 Property 057: 10 ac. in Rancho Real. Flat to gently rolling and very secluded. Must have 4x4 for access. Only $40,000 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 Property 061: 3BD/2 1⁄2 BA home PLUS guest house! Newly remodeled. Investors should take a look! $150,000 Property 064: Two 1+ ac. lots w/Hwy. 83 frontage. No Restrictions. Elec. & city water available. $37,500 each lot.

Property 065: 3/2 brick house on RR337. No Restrictions. Currently a successful nightly rental.

CLOSE to river. $129,500 REDUCED Property 066-070: 15 to 89+ acs. On RR 2748 near Garner. Choose your tract size!! $115,000 to $429,000 OWNER TERMS

VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION, NEW LISTINGS, PICTURES AND PLATS. Give us a call to list YOUR property….. We get results!

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

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JAIL REGISTER

Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report October 13, - October 19, 2013

October 13 - October 19, 2013 DORPINGHAUS, JACOB MATTHEW 25 W/ M, LEAKEY, TEXAS, A/O SHERIDAN, FAIL TO REGISTER AS A SEX OFFENDER, IN CUSTODY; ALLEN,HOSEA MATTHEW 47 W/M, LEAKEY, TEXAS, A/O PARKER, DRIVING WHILE LICENSE INVAILD WITH PREVIOUS CONVICTION $4,000 SURETY BOND.

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www.silencersarelegal.com dvd78873@yahoo.com Randy L. Crispin ATTORNEY AT LAW (next to Rolling Hills Medical)

830-968-1311 832-867-8195

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Frio Pest Control & Landscaping

Residential and Commercial Pest Control

Irrigation Systems New & Repairs

Alberto Gonzalez Owner TPCL#067270 LI#16381 P.O. Box 945 Leakey, Texas 78873

210-416-7811 830-232-4103

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- 2220 responded to a business on US Highway 83 in Leakey for a disturbance call 10/19/2013 @ - 1638 responded to a motorcycle accident on Ranch Road 337 East of Leakey - 1855 responded to the 300 block of South San Pedro for a report of a trespasser

$ 500.00 REWARD !

Real County Law Officers James E. Brice, Sheriff Don Gass, Deputy Sheriff Chris Sheridan, Deputy Sheriff Bruce Carr, Deputy Sheriff Jim Wilson, Constable Joe Tolleson, Constable Corporal Jake Sanchez, DPS Highway Patrol Clint Graham, TPWD Game Warden

121 Oak Hill, Ste. 2 Leakey, Texas 78873

10/13/2013 @ - 1444 responded to Camino Segundo for a report of a firearm being discharged 10/14/2013 @ - 118 responded to US Highway 83 South of Leakey for a business alarm 10/17/2013 @

On Friday, March 6, 2009 at approximately 7:15pm, I lost my Smith and Wesson Model 28 “Highway Patrol” 357 Magnum Pistol on FM 1050 approximately 150 yards east of the Blanket Creek crossing on FM 1050.

This pistol was my service revolver when I was employed in Law Enforcement in the 1970’s. It is blue steel revolver with Black Pacmeyer grips and was in a Black denier holster.

I have reason to believe that someone in Uvalde or Real County area found the pistol or someone knows who did.

I reported the loss to the Uvalde and Real County Sheriff’s office, unfortunately at the time I could not find the serial number to the gun.

The ATF refused to try and trace it even though I had all the other pertinent information about the date, time, and store where the gun was purchased. I also had the shipping label. I have since found the box and receipt with the serial number of the pistol.

If you found the gun, or knows who might have it I am asking you to turn it in to the Uvalde County Sheriffs Office, or the Real County Sheriffs Office.

Once the serial number (N255126) is verified you will be paid the $ 500.00 Reward, no questions asked. This notice will serve as my promise not to prosecute if the pistol is voluntary turned in to Law Enforcement Officials.

If the pistol is not turned in by December 31, 2013, then I will report the gun as stolen and change the Reward to $ 1000.00 for any information that leads to the recovery and arrest of anyone in possession of my pistol.

To receive the reward, you simply turn in the pistol with a copy of this ad and contact information and you can receive the reward in cash, check or money order as you prefer.

Please turn my service revolver in to receive the reward and avoid the risk of arrest, prosecution and jail.

C.H. Harvey P.O. Box 1582 Brenham, Texas 77834 Phone: 979-203-6765 e-mail: chharvey@wt.net

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LADY EAGLES BEAT UTOPIA, FALL TO HARPER Submitted by Coach Phil Aris

The Lady Eagles started the week with a four set win over Utopia 25-23, 14-25, 25-11, 26-24. Utopia was ready for us and played well. They stayed back defensively and made us attack the ball time after time to get a point. We were hitting well and hard, but Utopia was up to the task of digging and putting pressure on us to not make mistakes. When a team can dig and make you attack time after time to get points, it can get frustrating. We are used to putting the ball away on the first attempt.

Utopia played a really good match. They were looking for their first district win and almost pulled it off. Mackenzie Wade had 18 kills and Sarah Reagor had another 11 kills. Brianna Rubio led the setters with 15 set assists, Hayley Bates 12 and Mackenzie Wade added another 10 assists. Joanie Eliott served well and had six aces followed by Johana Carrizales with four aces.

The last match of the week was against

Harper. After losing to them in our gym in three sets, I was anxious to see how we would come out in this match. They have been playing really well and I wanted us to step up and compete with them. That is exactly what we did. We lost in five sets 25-22, 21-25, 22-25, and 25-20, 715. We haven’t played this well since the Bronte Tournament weeks ago. It was important for our confidence to play well and compete against a really good team.

We had our chances to win the match, but a few mistakes at the wrong time didn’t help our cause. I thought we played really good volleyball the entire match as did Harper.

You always hate to lose, but when you play well and lose to a good team, you can live with it. Mackenzie Wade has been attacking the ball really well the last few matches.

She came away with 20 kills in this match, followed by Sarah Reagor with 13 kills and Kensee Auld had seven kills. Brianna Rubio

EAGLES WIN OVER PANTHERS

October 11, 2013, The Leakey Eagle’s scored 46 points and limited the visiting Nueces Canyon Panthers to 23 in the Eagles’ first district game.

Leakey’s non-district schedule was very challenging. The Eagles entered district play with a 0-4 record.

The “Cedar Bowl”, as some individuals label the game between Leakey and Nueces Canyon was a very exciting game. The start of the game was not what the Eagles expected as Nueces Canyon enjoyed an early lead by scoring on a safety and, then, having a short field to work with, scored on their first possession making the score 0-9.

On Leakey’s next possession, a turnover again led to a short field for Nueces Canyon,

but this time the Panthers came up empty due to a quick turnover. Leakey regained possession and with a blink of an eye Eagle quarterback, Lorenzo Rodriguez, hit Dimitri Perez for an 86 yard touchdown pass. The point after attempt was not good.

Leakey scored two more times before halftime. First, Will Stewart scored with a great catch in the end zone after a 15 yard pass, and then Isaiah Chavez scampered for 22 yards to find the end zone. Nueces Canyon would add one score, on a kickoff return, making the halftime score Leakey 18, Nueces Canyon 17.

The 2nd half was dominated by the Eagles’ defense creating short scoring drives for the Eagles. Isaiah Chavez scored three more

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Leakey Cub Scout Pack 489 visited the fire station this weekend. The Leakey Volunteer Fire Department hosted a fire safety talk and demonstration of tools to the local Scouts.

Fern Navarro helped arrange and led the boys through the fire house, and then a group of Leakey’s finest volunteers showed the boys the Jaws of Life. The boys were able to learn about water psi, fireman tools, and how much water it takes to put out even a small fire.

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times. Chavez would finish the game with 17 attempts and 145 yards rushing. Isaiah’s brother, Anthony would also get into the scoring frenzy with his own touchdown.

Dee Bort would add a two point conversion along with Dimitri Perez making the final score 46-23.

The Eagles now possess a 1-4 record, but the lone win puts them at 1-0 in district competition. They will play next when they travel to D’Hanis for a District 15 battle on Saturday, October 19.

The Cowboys squad won their district game 49-6 over Medina. D’Hanis also sits at 1-0 in district play.

The LISD PTO would like to extend a sincere thank you to Steven and Harper Hudsonpillar for their creation of the 1st annual Leakey Pumpkin Patch. Your hard work was very much appreciated by our entire community.It was a fantastic success and the PTO was able to raise over $1900 this year.

Thank you to all of the parents that provided baked goods and to those that assisted throughout the day. We look forward to growing this event every year and providing proceeds for LISD PTO.

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had 14 set assists and Hayley Bates added another 12 assists. It is hard to get aces against Harper; they pass the ball so well.

Mackenzie Wade had four aces, Brianna Rubio and Joanie Eliott had 3 aces each. I thought we played really good defense in this match. We passed the ball well in serve receive and had some really good digs.

Mackenzie Wade had nine digs, Brianna Rubio and Joanie Eliott had five digs each followed by Hayley Bates and Veronica Gonzales with four each. We played a clean volleyball match, limiting our errors and executing on both offense and defense.

The Lady Eagles are 5-2 in district play sitting in second place with Junction. This week we have big important matches against Junction and Medina both on the road. We need to get these wins to solidify our playoff position. Our overall record is 25-9.

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NUECES CANYON SENIOR SPOTLIGHTS

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Elizabeth White

Elizabeth’s favorite hobbies are reading, drawing, gaming, and swimming. Her favorite types of movies are fantasy and action.

Her favorite type of food is any kind of meat. She also enjoys all types of music. In High School Elizabeth has participated in Band, UIL prose, One Act Play and National Honor Society. Her favorite school activity is going on band trips.

Alexis Lynn Flores

Alexis’s favorite hobbies are hanging out with her friends and family. Her favorite food is pizza.

She listens to mostly country music and likes all kinds of movies. In High School Alexis has participated in UIL and National Honor t Society. Her favorite school activities are going to football and basketball games and seeing everyone work hard. Her greatest memory of High School is making National Honor Society.

Alexis would like to thank her dad for always believing in her and supporting her. She would also like to thank her boyfriend Lonnie who has stood by and pushed her to achieve her fullest, “I love you both very much.�

Isabel Pea

Isabel’s favorite hobbies are reading and listening to music. Her favorite types of food are pizza, chicken nuggets and ice cream.

She likes listening to country and rock. Her favorite bands are, “Porcelain Black, Paramore, Porcelain and the Tramps. Her favorite movies are Rio and The Croods. In High School Isabel has participated in Yearbook and Art. Her favorite school activities are creative writing and making movies. Her greatest memory of High School is hanging out with her friends. Isabel would like to thank her Grandparents and Mom for supporting her.

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JH and HS Cross Country Pre-District Season

By Coach Toby Kramer

The weeks have flown by but during that time the NC Cross Country teams did not stop running they traveled and competed in three meets. The Mason Invitational on Oct. 2nd, the Eldorado Invitational on Oct. 8th, and the Bandera Bulldog Pre-District Invitational on Oct. 16th. The teams did well improving individual times each meet. At the Mason Invitational in the 7th Grade Girls Division Lacee Jones ran a time of 20:39. In the 8th Grade Girls Division Nataliah DeLeon ran a time of 16:42 and Victoria Carabajal ran a time of 20:09. Running in 8th Grade Boys Division Xavier Acosta finished with a time of 14: 47. In the Varsity Girls Division Natalie Vargulish led the team with a time of 15: 46, 2nd was Joana Valenzuela with a time of 16:27, Next was Aspen Winston with a time of 16:46, then came Siera Edwards with a time of 17:09, followed by Madelyn Martinez with a time of 17:27, Jayden

Aguilera with a time of 17:30, and Haylee Chavez with a time of 17:58. In the JV Boys Division Ethan Tinsley finished the three mile course with a time of 25:44.

The next competition was the Eldorado Invitational were Lacee Jones brought home a medal in 14th Place with a time of 14:40. In the 8th Grade Girls Division Nataliah DeLeon medaled in 10th Place with a blazing time of 12:05 and Victoria Carabajal ran a personal best of 16:18. In the 8th Grade Boys Division Xavier Acosta burned up the course running a time of 11: 53 and medaled in 7th Place. In the Varsity Girls Division the NC Team placed 6th with the following blazing times: Natalie Vargulish â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12:42, Joana Valenzuela â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12:57, Siera Edwards â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 13:51, Jayden Aguilera â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 13:58, Aspen Winston â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 14:14, Madelyn Martinez â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 14:19, and Haylee Chavez â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 14:48. Running in the JV Boys Division Ethan Tinsley ran a personal best

of 17:38. The Bandera Bulldog Pre-District Invitational wrapped up the Panther Cross Country Pre-District Season. Ethan Tinsley ran a 23:13 in the JV Boys Division. In the Varsity Girls Division Natalie Vargulish raced across the finish line with a time of 14:45, Jayden Aguilera came in with a time of 15:46, Madelyn Martinez ran a 16:07, Haylee Chavez crossed the finish line in 16:12, Siera Edwards finished in 16:21, and Aspen Winston came in in 16: 36. Together the Team Placed 5th. In the 8th Grade Girls Division Nataliah DeLeon medaled in 10th Place with a time of 14: 42 and Victoria Carabajal ran a time of 18: 40. In the 8th Grade Boys Division Xavier Acosta medaled in 12th Place with a time of 13:10. In the 7th Grade Girls Division Lacee Jones ran a solid time of 16:10.

Overall the athletes are improving in many aspects of their running. Next, bring on District!

Nueces Canyon Panther Band News! AREA BOUND!!!!

By Band Director Freddy Falcon

Congratulations to the Nueces Canyon High School Marching Panther Band for their Superior Division 1 ratings from all three judgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on an excellent performance at the UIL Marching Band Contest held this past Saturday at Hondo High School.

This is the bands tenth year in row in receiving straight 1â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and is now preparing

for the Area level of competition which will be held at East Central High School in San Antonio Texas. Eight other 1A bands from the surrounding region have also advanced to the Area competition and only three will be selected to advance to the State Level Marching Contest. We want to wish the Nueces Canyon Panther

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Junior High and High School Football

By Coach Greg Voyles

The Rocksprings Angoras defeated the Panthers 3812 last Friday night. The Panthers played very hard, but it was just not enough to

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Stepping out to stop diabetes (BPT) - This year, co-workers, families and friends across the country are making every step count in the fight against diabetes. Your steps can count too.

Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes(R), the American Diabetes Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s signature fundraising walk, has been taking place for more than 20 years. Participants walk as individuals or as a team that can come in sizes of two or more. The many faces of Step Out all contribute to a community committed to doing their part to prevent and cure diabetes once and for all, including Red Striders, walkers living with type 1, type 2 or gestational diabetes. They are a reminder of why we walk.

One particular Red Strider walking this year is Heather Berg, the Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2013 National Youth Advocate diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 10. Her earliest experience with the disease, however, came a year and a half earlier when her younger brother was diagnosed with diabetes at only 14 months old. While she and her brother were very young when they were first diagnosed, the fight to Stop Diabetes was more than a movement to Heather and her family - it was a mission. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been part of the Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teen advocacy programs for six years now and have attended several local Step Out walks as a volunteer, doing everything from handing out refreshments and granola bars to cheering on all of our diabetes champions at the finish line,â&#x20AC;?

says Berg.

By participating in Step Out, Berg has raised more than $30,000 to help Stop Diabetes. She will walk again this October with the National Advocates in Action team in Seattle. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every dollar helps, meaning the more people we have on board the better,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a person who has lived with type 1 diabetes for nearly a decade, it is extremely important to me to get the word out about our cause and to fundraise for research toward a cure.â&#x20AC;?

Today, there are nearly 26 million children and adults in the United States who have diabetes, 7 million of whom are unaware that they have the disease. Recent estimates predict that as many as one in three American adults will have diabetes in 2050 unless we take steps to Stop Diabetes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing more inspiring than walking through the finish line with fellow Red Striders knowing that you all came for a common cause: to take steps toward ending diabetes,â&#x20AC;? says Berg. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve really enjoyed talking with peers who have lived with the disease for a number of years and those who were recently diagnosed Step Out is a great place for finding new friends.â&#x20AC;?

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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

SABINAL HAPPENINGS

by Billie Franklin

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At Regional Competition held last Saturday in Hondo, schools advancing to Area are Harper, Nueces Canyon, and Sabinal. To celebrate their success in a royal manner, Sabinal Police Chief “Chuy” Reyes escorted the band through town with sirens blazing.

People gathered at the sidewalks and waved as they passed through town. Job well done.

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The proceeds from the sale are to be used for the new restrooms at Sabinal Veterans Memorial Park.

The winner was drawn on October 11 at the football home game between Rocksprings and Sabinal. The winner is James Benton, known as Jimmy to the family. He and wife Johnie reside in Lolita, Texas. James is the son of Olin and Lois Benton who made their home here in Sabinal many years ago.

Congratulations to James and Johnie.

4 H Club at Work

On Monday October 14, 4-H Leader Kathy Powell reported that the local 4-H Club held a food can drive on Saturday from 8 to 11 am to benefit the local Sabinal Helping Hands. The good people of Sabinal donated 118 cans of foods and one bag of beans.

The 4-H Club then donated the items to Sabinal Helping Hands organizer Lucianno Castanneda on Monday. These kids are our future and they make the future look bright.

Hudson Brotherhood

Hudson Brotherhood is a fellowship of men and boys in our area, regardless of religious affiliation, who meet every 4th Sunday of the month for breakfast and a devotional from 8 am to 9 am. Rotation occurs as to the meeting place. At First Baptist Church this Sunday, Joe Brockman will deliver the devotional.

First Baptist

Mary Hill Davis Offerings are weekly being offered up in support of Texas Missions.

Last Sunday, members of First Baptist

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held a baptismal service at the Frio River at 4 pm. With elaborate directions, the members sang songs and celebrated the lives of Elizabeth Milam and Wyatt Mack.

Brisket with all the trimmings followed the baptisms. What a unique and totally Biblical way to dedicate special members into the Church of God. The week of November 3 through 9 is dedicated to Billy Graham’s “My Hope for America”.

First United Methodist

Eileen Pirkle, part time local pastor and associate pastor of First United Methodist Church in Uvalde held the pulpit this past Sunday. She spoke on prayer and the various forms it takes in our walk of faith.

This upcoming Sunday following the service there will be a picnic at the Shudde ranch which is located on the right 11 miles south of Sabinal on Highway 187.

Hamburgers are the order of the day. The parishners are to provide the sides.

November 2 is the date for the church bazaar.

St. Patrick Catholic

At St. Patrick, last Sunday was the first Sunday Confirmation Class. It is provided for those in the church who cannot attend the Wednesday afternoon Confirmation Class. Those in attendance must sign in with the ushers for each Sunday.

A raffle is going around with tickets going for $2 each. The big prize is an especially beautiful quilt, all in purple and yellow, with various emblems of the Sabinal Yellowjackets on it. It was lovingly hand made by Mary Ann Flores. Other prizes range from $100 gift cards on down to $50, and $25, various crosses, and a lace tablecloth depicting the Virgin of Guadalupe.

Sausage Dinner

On Saturday, November 2, the Sabinal Emergency Services will hold a sausage plate dinner from 11 am until they are sold out. It will be held south of the Waiting Station, under the Verstuyft shed, located on the corner of South Front Avenue and Center Street. The donation is $6 a plate and consists of Kiolbassa sausage, rice, beans, and tea. Dessert can be purchased for $1 each.

Check-R-Board Days

On October 26 at 8 AM at the Rodeo Arena at Horton Park, about one mile north of Sabinal on FM 187, Sabinal Grain Company is hosting an all day affair, culminating with customer appreciation at 6 PM at the Sabinal Veterans Memorial Park, on the corner of Center Street and Cullins Avenue.

Special guest Zac Blount of Denton, Texas, who has raised prize hogs for many years, will hold a Show Animal Clinic and give tips to up-and-coming young people on how to best show their animal at the stock shows.

Animals shown will be first to last, pigs, hair goats, sheep, meat goats, and steers.

All you young people can benefit from his expertise.

Following the clinic, there will be a Pet Parade Costume Contest. Anyone can enter.

That should be a lot of fun.

For lunch, there will be hamburgers at $1, hot dogs $ .50, sausage wraps $1, and chips, water, and sodas will also be available.

A Horse Owners Workshop will begin at 1:30 pm with Jimmy Stanzel who has a horse training center near Richmond, Texas.

Again, an expert in the field will be on hand to help all you cowboys and cowgirls with you unique problems. Come and take advantage of this special event.

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Elementary Happenings

October 28 through November 1 is Red Ribbon Week. In the elementary school, Monday is Hollywood Day, Tuesday our favorite Pajama Day, Wednesday is Crazy Day, Thurday is Duck Dynasty/Camouflage Day, and Friday is Sports or Spirit Day. Trunk or Treat is set for Wednesday, October 30th, with a charge of $5 for each vehicle to participate. Contact the PTO if you wish to participate.

UIL Competition is set for Friday, December 6, in Sabinal.

Pennies for Patients began October 21 and will run through November 8. Class with the most money wins a pizza party.

Box tops are collected by Student Council.

Your homeroom teacher will take them for the school. Monies earned will benefit the school.

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I also carry a photocopy of my passport when I travel either here or abroad. We’ve all heard horror stories about fraud that’s committed on us in stealing a Name, address, Social Security number, credit cards..

Unfortunately, I, an attorney, have firsthand knowledge because my wallet was stolen last month. Within a week, the thieves ordered an expensive monthly cell phone package, applied for a VISA credit card, had a credit line approved to buy a Gateway computer, received a PIN number from DMV to change my driving record information online, and more.

But here’s some critical information to limit the damage in case this happens to you or someone you know: 5. We have been told we should cancel our credit cards immediately. But the key is having the toll free numbers and your card numbers handy so you know whom to call. Keep those where you can find them.

6.. File a police report immediately in the jurisdiction where your credit cards, etc., were stolen. This proves to credit providers you were diligent, and this is a first step toward an investigation (if there ever is one).

But here’s what is perhaps most important of all: (I never even thought to do this.)

7. Call the 3 national credit reporting organizations immediately to place a fraud alert on your name and also call the Social Security fraud line number. I had never heard of doing that until advised by a bank that called to tell me an application for credit was made over the Internet in my name.

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There are records of all the credit checks initiated by the thieves’ purchases, none of which I knew about before placing the alert.

Since then, no additional damage has been done, and the thieves threw my wallet away this weekend (someone turned it in). It seems to have stopped them dead in their tracks.

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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Cockrells keep returning to Kerr, where ancestors pioneered

Hill Country Herald Page 7

“Treating your family like our family since 2007”

by Irene Van Winkle

The early years of Kerr County saw the intertwining of many Rutherford County, where he married Caroline Elizabeth Morton in families. Local residents Leroy Cockrell, Sr., and his son, Lee, 1831. In 1841, he married Nancy Allison, but they either separated who lives in Ingram Oaks, claim kinship to several founding clans, or divorced, since she remarried later. including the Cockes, Ridleys and Rees’s, who settled here before He was living in Madison County, Mississippi in 1848, but by 1850, Kerr County was formalized. he’d gone to Florida where he settled Ridleyville on the Apalachicola It is a case of people arriving to leave their mark, departing, and then River in Gadsden Co. From there, he came to Kerr County, before its coming home again through the decades. organization (1856).

It is also a story of love getting a second chance.

William A. Cocke was John Ridley’s maternal grandson. He said In the Kerrville Mountain Sun of March 15, 1956, there were family that John moved to Kerr County with several slaves and William’s stories as part of a series written for Kerr County’s Centennial mother, Vanilla, then a two-year-old child. Along with them came celebration. A relative of the Cockrells, William A. Cocke (1875- “Aunt Patsy” Ridley, William’s great-grandmother.

1959), who had married Brownie Rees, offered reminiscences of the “I remember her distinctly as sitting in a chimney corner in our Verde Cockes and Ridleys.

Creek home smoking a cob pipe,” he said.

William A.’s narrative said that his ancestor, also named William The family settled in Zanzenberg, which he said was later called Cocke, a purser, was the first known person of the branch to come Center Point, on a farm about a block west of the main north-south from England, arriving on a vessel serving the Jamestown Colony. street. Their home, he said, was “about the only one large enough For his services, he received a large tract of land on the James River to accommodate settler meetings to discuss county organizations south of Richmond, where he established a plantation, “Bremo,” that properly. became the family’s ancestral home.

“It was a long log house well chinked against wind and weather.

Lee disputes this, however, as his records say the early ancestor’s There were four large main rooms in a row, with a wide breezeway in first name was actually Richard. the middle. There were two rock chimneys placed between the two Several generations later, another William Cocke settled in Tennessee pairs of double rooms having a fireplace on each side. ... I remember before the Revolutionary War in which he fought and became a on one of our visits to the Ridley home they brought in ‘a crazy man’ general. He and Governor Blount from Camp Verde and locked him became the first two U.S. senators in the end bed room. That must from the state when it was admitted have been the first mental asylum to the union in 1797. His son, John, in that part of Texas.” became a prominent Tennessee William said he remembered his lawyer. grandfather.

In 1852, John’s son, Frederick Bird “My most vivid recollection of Smith Cocke (1812-1903), was Grandfather Ridley is the fact that the first family member to arrive he would always get up early and in Texas, riding on horseback. He take a bath under the mill dam was born 45 miles from Knoxville, as the water flowed swiftly the Tenn., where he attended what full width of the river about four later became the University of hundred yards away.”

Tennessee. William recalled his In his book, “The History of grandfather loved reciting poetry Eastern Kerr County, Texas,” to him, especially long passages Gerald Witt wrote, “On June 21, from Sir Walter Scott, and from 1854, a gentleman from Middle Pollock’s “In the Course of Time.”

Tennessee signed the papers that William said Frederick sold his Joseph M. Cockrell, left, sits beside Benjamin Franklin Cockrell (1848-1931), whose made him the largest land holder son, Angus Hardee, Sr. married Vera Caudette Cocke.

Vera’s parents, William Gabriel large farm for $15,000, placing in Kerr County. J. Clark Ridley(’s) most of it in a money belt for the and Vanilla Price Ridley Cocke were early settlers in Kerr County ... purchases totaled 2,240 acres.” long trek to Texas.

A year later, John married Livonia, “On the trip,” William wrote, “according to family legend, he met and Witt said he played an integral role during the county’s up with a like-minded fellow Mason who was also land-hungry. The formation. story goes that he opened his money belt and loaned his wandering After Kerr County was formally designated in January, 1856, John, friend a thousand dollars. Whether or not the money was ever repaid who was called “that Tennessean,” was appointed by the Act to order is not clear.” the election of county officials. John organized the election that Frederick explored the south, coming through New Orleans and then March in Comfort (which was then still inside the bounds of Kerr fetched his wife, Eliza Malvina Rogers, and family. They wintered County, and in April swore in the officials: in Lockhart, then went on to Karnes County, with six sons and five The vote to name Kerrville the county seat was close: 26-23, but that daughters. The sixth girl was born there. was not the end of the matter.

“The moving clan required the use of two mule-drawn wagons and In 1860, the vote went the other way, 78-21, when another election a large handsome hack in which our grandmother rode in style with gave Comfort the edge. After this, Witt said, citizens constantly the young members of her numerous brood,” William said. complained about “voter irregularities.” However, two years later, Of the children, five sons, including William A.’s father, William the Texas Legislature changed the boundaries, carving away the Gabriel “Gabe” Cocke, served in the Confederate Army during the eastern end of Kerr County for Kendall County, taking Comfort with Civil War, and many of them achieved high ranks. They also served it. This brought the county seat back to Kerrville once and for all. in the Texas legislature, as well as becoming lawyers, including his John died in 1864 and was buried in Center Point cemetery.

Uncle Jack, who told him, “It is better to ask questions than die a Leroy Cockrell, Sr. was born in 1916 in the family farmhouse four fool.” miles north of Campbellton, a town which consisted of a general At some point, they left the area, but after Eliza died in 1865, mercantile store and a cotton gin. He said his father, Angus, was a Frederick came with five of his children (Thomas F., Gabe, William, young child when he left Arkansas.

Maggie and Ella) to Center Point.

“My dad and his family came to Clarksville, Texas, which is near Thomas married James M. Starkey’s daughter, Lizzie, and in Paris,” he said. “The family split up there. Alonzo and his brother, 1867, Gabe married Vanilla Cordette Price Ridley, and they had 10 Joe, went to Olney, Texas and Allan, Billy and Angus went south to children.

Wilson County where my mom and dad got married. My dad was a In 1908, Gabe and Vanilla’s daughter, Vera Caudette married farmer farmer.”

Angus Hardee Cockrell, Sr., from Arkansas, the son of Benjamin Leroy, Sr. attended high school in Pleasanton. On Christmas Day, Franklin Cockrell and Lucy Alford Connell. Angus and Vera had 1935, Leroy, Sr. wed Elizabeth Luethcke, who was voted the Queen six children: Angus Hardee, Jr., William Flavius, Leroy, Sr., Alford of Harlandale High School. After attending business school, he Ridley, Edith and Frances. worked for Arkansas Oil and Fuel and Sun Ray Oil, and then went Gabe was a Methodist minister and circuit rider in the Hill Country, independent where he acquired leases and managed land for oil and had donated the land for the Center Point Methodist Church, companies. now more than 150 years old.

In between, he served stateside in the U.S. Navy during WWII, since He was later stricken with lower paralysis, and he and Vanilla lived his typing skills made him useful for processing orders. The couple out their elder years with Edith and husband Robert May in San had three children: Lee, Claudia and Vera, but Elizabeth died in Antonio. After Vanilla’s death, he lived with daughter Sara near 1960.

Houston, but later they moved him to Kerrville where he died at the Leroy, Sr. married Elizabeth Waters in 1961, and they came back to VA Hospital. the Hill Country in 1965 (where his mother had lived), and bought The story of the Cockrell clan can be traced back to Thomas Cockrell Bluff Creek on SH 1340 near the Wagon Wheel Ranch. He improved (b. 1745), the earliest known direct ancestor of this family branch. the property and started a pecan grove.

Thomas’s grandson, Allen (1802-1878) married Sarah Adeline “My cousin, Bertha Mae Rees Cocke visited me when I lived out Harlan in Georgia in 1830. The first Harlans arrived in America in there,” he said. the late 1680s. Alan and Sarah’s son, Benjamin Franklin, married Lee and his father recalled hearing stories about encounters with the Lucy Alford Connell.

Comanches out at Camp Verde.

William A. spoke about the hazards of the wilderness.

“Grandma talked about that being such an unsettling time,” Lee “One Saturday afternoon as (father) was riding across the said.

Government Flat homeward bound, Indians suddenly appeared Elizabeth Waters passed away in 2001 in Albuquerque and eventually on each side in full pursuit. As he was riding a spirited horse, (he) Leroy, Sr. moved back to Kerrville after Lee retired. outran them; saving his ammunition against close attack if they had In 2004, Lee married Ann Morris at the Scott Ranch in Mountain overtaken him.”

Home. The ceremony performed by Pastor Warren Hornung A few years later, Gabe bought 170 acres on “the Verde,” a mile was attended by friends and family, including Leroy, Sr. The southwest of Center Point, and their daughter Bertha May was born wedding had been postponed for almost 44 years, interrupted by in the first cabin. They built a large home and had more children: a misunderstanding and their marriages to other people a lifetime Frank, William Alexander, Vanilla Eva, Flavious (Flavius) Alton, earlier.

Vera, Sallie and Edith.

Lee admitted he “blew it” the first time around. He and Ann had Their church was on a hill across from the cemetery, a small frame dated in high school, which led to an engagement while they were building on what became the Captain Irving property. William said studying at the University of Texas. he first spotted his first sweetheart, Susie, going to church wearing “We had a misunderstanding when we were making out the wedding a red dress. He also recalled the murder of the Dowdy children near invitations,” he said. “She was going to be in a wedding with a Mountain Home, and shopping at Schreiner’s. roommate in Houston, but I didn’t remember why she was gone. I Historically, the Ridleys go back to England. One of the most kept calling but I didn’t know she was out of town, and I thought she famous was Bishop Nicholas Ridley who, in 1555, was imprisoned was gone for good. I gave up calling. It was just stupidity.” in the Tower of London for refusing to back down on his views of the Lee went on with his life after the wedding was called off. He separation of the church and state. He paid for it with his life. married Beverley Cummings Ramsey, and made a career in the The Ridley family continued to be well-accomplished. William Portland cement industry, using his computer skills. The couple and Gabriel’s wife, Vanilla, was the daughter of Francis A. and Livonia their three daughters moved often, from as far off as California to as Caudette Ridley Price, who wed in 1841. Livonia married Dr. John close as Akansas, and finally, New Mexico, where he retired.

Clark Ridley, the cousin of her father, George Ridley, who had come Beverley passed away, and while in Albuquerque, Lee received an with him to Texas. The family believes that Dr. John Clark Ridley invitation to a high school reunion and signed up to attend. adopted her.

Eventually, Lee and Ann communicated, and he asked if she would John Clark Ridley (1810-1864), the son of Moses Ridley, a take an ride with him as pilot in a small airplane. She accepted his Revolutionary War soldier, and Katherine Haward, was born in offer, and the rest, as they say, “is history.”

Harpeth River, Tenn. Apparently a restless spirit or seeking new They moved to Ingram while Leroy, Sr. moved back to Kerrville. opportunities, he was often on the move. He also went to the altar Ever the optimist, last year, at the age of 91, Leroy, Sr. married Valeta three times.

Wendel, with whom he said he is very happy.

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O B I T U A R I E S

William “Bill” Dean

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(April 15, 1943 - October 17, 2013 )

Juan Antonio Esquivel of Knippa passed away at Uvalde Memorial Hospital at the age of 47. He was born on July 7, 1966 in Allende, Coahuila Mexico to Josefina (Velez) and Uvaldo Esquivel. He is survived by his daughters; Stephanie Esquivel Cervantes and Daisy Lynn Esquivel all of Knippa, sons; Tony Esquivel and Johnny Esquivel all of Knippa, sisters; San Juana Ortiz, Amalia Nino, Marisol Villareal all of Knippa and Micaela Esquivel of Sabinal, brothers; Baldemar Esquivel, Armando Esquivel, David Esquivel, Eduardo Esquivel all of Knippa and Selestino Esquivel of Sabinal and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father. Prayer service will be on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Chapel in Uvalde. Funeral mass will be at Templo Cristiano in Uvalde at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 24, 2013 with Committal Service to follow in Knippa Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Baldemar Esquivel, Jr., Alonzo Esquivel, Danny Joe Nino, Nathan Joe Olivarez, Johnathan Esquivel, and Aron Esquivel. Honorary Pallbearers will be Selestino Esquivel, Jr., Ryan Esquivel, Mark Esquivel, Eduardo Esquivel, Jr., Matthew Villareal and Uvaldo Esquivel, Jr.

William “Bill” Dean of Utopia passed away at his residence on October 17, 2013 at the age of 70.

He was born on April 15, 1943 in San Antonio, Texas to Charles Somers and Ella Faye (Kelley) Dean. He married Dixie Lee Marley on February 27, 1986 in Bandera, Texas. He is survived by his wife of 27 years; daughters, Katherine Peppers of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Renne Kaupp and husband Kevin of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Somers Dean of Utopia; sons, William Dean and wife Ginny of Poteet and Chance Dean and wife Amanda of Utopia; brother, Charles Somers Dean Jr. of Opelika, Alabama; 8 grandchildren, 2 nephews and 1 niece. He was preceded in death by his parents. A funeral service was held on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the Living Waters Church in Utopia. Burial followed at Rio Frio Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jaime Trevino, Sonny Seewald, Bob Bomer, Cleveland Caraway, Chad Hillis, Morris Killough, Steve Darden, and Frankie Jones. Honorary pallbearer will be Arnold Weiss.

Two Men and Their Contrasting Views Two men had contrasting views about extraterrestrial life. The first man heard about all of the galaxies and planets in the universe and thought to himself, “with millions of galaxies and billions of stars there must be another planet like ours that is inhabited with intelligent life.” He believes that UFOs are really alien spacecraft from other planets. They are here to study humans and are extremely more intelligent than we are, he reasoned. Since the Bible doesn’t say anything about the subject, he can believe the Bible and still believe in life from other planets; right?

The second man believes that God has created THIS planet especially to be inhabited by man. He also believes that God chooses to have a special, and personal, relationship with these people on the Earth. This man is convinced that the Creator has created mankind and put them on Earth; and that the rest of the planets were made “waste places”. A casual reading of Isaiah’s message in the New American Standard Bible seems pretty plain, “For thus says the Lord, who created the heavens (He is the God who formed the earth and made it, He established it and did not create it a waste place, but formed it to be inhabited),” (Isaiah 45:18). After all, there is no public proof that UFOs are real; nor are there any intelligent messages being detected by the SETI detection telescopes.

The first man wants to hold on to his hope of extraterrestrial life because of his belief in the evolutionary theory. It is possible that life could have evolved someplace else, right? And even if there is a God, why would He only create this earth and nothing else with intelligent life in the vast universe?

The second man tries to tell the first that the Creator created man for the specific reason that He wanted an intelligent creature to worship Him. In John’s gospel, chapter 4 and verses 23 and 24 we read, “But an hour is coming, and now is, when the true

Phases of Mourning

(September 30, 1924 - October 12, 2013)

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worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for such people the Father seeks to be His worshipers. God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” This is a choice that men make. The rest of creation worships and praises God just by their existence; even the heavens declare the glory of God (Psalm 149; Psalm 19). God says, “It is I who made the earth, and created man upon it. I stretched out the heavens with My hands and I ordained all their host.” (Isaiah 45:12). In chapter 42 and verse five Isaiah writes, “Thus says God the Lord, Who created the heavens and stretched them out.

Who spread out the earth and its offspring. Who gives breath to the people on it and spirit to those who walk in it.” This is why God is called the “Father of spirits” in Hebrews 12:9.

The first man now understands another passage in the Bible which speaks of the Earth being given to man and the heavens being God’s. “The heavens are the heavens of the Lord, but the earth He has given to the sons of men.” (Psalm 115:16).

It looks to him like the Bible DOES address the question of extraterrestrials - there aren’t any!

There is coming a day when heaven and earth will be destroyed (Isaiah 34:4; 2 Peter 3:10). Until then God expects man to respect Him and obey His word. (Ecclesiastes 12:13). “The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance.” (2 Peter 3:9). The only extraterrestrial being out there is God! And He is waiting for YOU to come to Him. If I can help, just let me know.

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It may also be projected upon others or self, for nonfactually based perceptions, affecting the cause of death. Anger is a powerful and motivating emotion. It is not always factually based.

Phase 3 - A TIME OF DISORGANIZATION AND DISPAIR. The survivor is learning that things are not the same. They find it difficult to function as they once did. Each experience that was once a cooperative effort is now their sole responsibility. This is the most crucial phase of the experience to overcome. If a survivor is unable to move beyond this phase, they are in danger of entering severe depression and recovery may become extremely complicated.

Phase 4 - A REORGANIZATION OF BEHAVIOR. In this phase of mourning, we see the survivor change all aspects of their existence. They pull their lives together and begin to function at their normal capacity, albeit alone.

Although life has forever changed, if a survivor passes through each of these phases successfully, grief recovery will be clinically completed. They should be able to satisfactorily accomplish their daily activities and eventually participate in social activities with greater ease.

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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419 N. Market Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.6266 Pastor: Doug Smith Sunday School: 9:45 am Worship: 10:50 am Reál County Church 121 Oak Hill Ste. 4 Leakey, Texas Sunday School: 10:00am Worship: 11:00am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00pm Preacher: Charlie Gant 830.232.4230 Frio Canyon Baptist Church Hwy 83 South Leakey, TX (830) 232-5883 Sunday School: 9:45am Worship Service: 11:00am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wed. Prayer: 7:00pm Pastor: Dan Wynn First Baptist Church P O Box 56 Hwy 83N Leakey, TX Pastor: Mark Spaniel Bible Study: 10:00am Worship: 11:00am

Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wednesday Prayer: 7:00pm Mon-Fri Daily Prayer 11:00am 830.232.5344 Living Waters Church Hwy 1050 Utopia, TX 830.966.2426 Sunday School: 9:30 am Worship: 10:30 am Wednesday: 7:00pm Youth Alive: Saturday 7:00pm Youth Pastor James Jones Pastor Dr. Robert Richarz Church in the Valley Hwy 83 Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.6090 Pastor Ray Miller Sunday School: 9:45am Worship: 10:45am Evening: 6:00pm New Fellowship Church Hwy 337 and Camino Alto Leakey, TX 830.232.6770 Sunday School: 9:45am Come and Worship:10:45am Evening: 6:00pm Wednesday: 7:00pm Rawlyn Richter Pastor

Lena B (Waldrop) Floyd, age 89, of Camp Wood, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2013, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital in Uvalde, Texas. She was born on September 30, 1924, in Lubbock County to William Monrow and Lena Belle Waldrop. Lena worked for the telephone Company after attending one semester at Texas Tech. She went onto Fort Worth, Texas, and built airplanes for WW II; which she was known as one of the first Rosie the Riveter. Lena went California to wait on her future husband to get out of the War. James and Lena were married on August 5th, 1945 in Oakland, California and were married for 47 years before his death in 1992. She lived in Sonora, Texas before moving here in 1988.She was a member of the Church of Christ. She is survived by her son, James William Floyd and wife Kathy of Camp Wood; daughter, Marian Kay Skains and husband Jack of Camp Wood; granddaughter, Peggy Skains, Stacy Pannell, Jessica Skains, Kristian White, Stormi LaMunyon; grandsons, James L. Floyd and Michael O. Floyd. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Mark, Beth, Tyler, Kyle, Julia, Trey, Malachi, Aiden, Lylah, Jade, McKenzie; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Cyril Floyd; parents, William and Lena Waldrop; six brothers, and five sisters. Pallbearers include Jake LaMunyon, James L. Floyd, Michael S. Floyd, Curtis Price, Sam Fish, and Ray McDonald. Honorary pallbearers include Haldon Fry and Forest Hatley. A viewing was held on Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 12 noon until 5 pm at Nelson Funeral Chapel in Camp Wood. Funeral services were held at 2 pm Thursday, October 17, 2013, at the Nueces Canyon Church of Christ in Camp Wood, Texas, with Brother Jim Stults officiating. Interment followed in the Barksdale Cemetery in Barksdale, Texas. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net.

CATHOLICS

by Tracy Renee Lee

I often hear people refer to a teenager’s poor behavior as a phase. Somehow, this interpretation or usage of the word lessens its true application. A phase as described in the dictionary is a process of change or development. This true meaning of “phase” is exactly what we are describing in the Phases of Mourning. Each phase as it is accomplished brings the survivor back to a balance in life. It allows joy, peace, and tranquility to return. It reestablishes harmony and allows functionality to exist within the survivor’s life.

Mourning is divided into four phases.

Phase 1 - A PERIOD OF NUMBNESS. Numbness is the deprivation of physical or emotional sensations. The numbness experienced by most survivors, helps them to disregard that death has occurred. This short period of numbness allows them to function in a manner close to their normal level of productivity. This is particularly noteworthy, as there are very important decisions to make at this time.

Phase 2 - A PERIOD OF YEARNING. The survivor yearns for the return of the deceased and does not yet comprehend the permanence of this new reality. Anger is generally experienced during this phase. Anger may be directed at the deceased for not being there to help out, or for inflicting loneliness and pain upon the survivor. Anger may also be directed at others for not doing something to prevent the death of the deceased.

Lena B (Waldrop) Floyd

Godprints: 6:00pm Wednesday: 7:00pm Friday Fellowship Dinner 7pm Sabado Clases y Servicios Biblicos en Espanol 5pm Leakey Church of Christ One Block N of Courthouse Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.6933 Sunday School: 10:00am Come and Worship:10:45am Evening: 6:00pm Wednesday: 7:00pm Concan Church of Christ Hwy 83 Concan 830.232.4058 Ministers: Paul Goodnight and Ray Melton Sunday School: 10:00am Com and Worship:11:00am Evening: 6:00pm Wednesday: 7:00pm Concan Baptist Mission Hwy 83 Concan, TX Worship: 9:30am Sunday School: 10:30am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wednesday Bible Study: 6:00pm

Pastor Willis Adair New Beginnings in Christ 5947 FM 1120 Rio Frio, Texas Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Sunday Evening : 6:00 pm Tuesday: 7:00 pm 830-232-5221

Lutheran Worship in Leakey

An outreach of Hosanna Lutheran Church, Kerrville Pastor Jim Mueller Second and Fourth Sundays. Worship at 10:30.

Communion is celebrated the 4th Sunday. For more information call 830-2576767 or (830) 597-3360 Cowboy Church in the Nueces River Canyon HWY 55 N @ Angel Wings Cafe’ PO Box 158 Barksdale, TX 78828 (830) 234-3180 or 234-5170 5th Sunday 6:30 pm and Every Tuesday @ 6:30 pm

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MONDAYS @ 7:00 Nueces Canyon Church of Christ INFO: 830-279-1039 or 830-591-8895 GRACE OF GOD AA/NA GROUP

LEAKEY, TEXAS FRIDAYS @ 7:00 P.M. CHURCH IN THE VALLEY LITTLE BUILDING BEHIND CHURCH INFO:830-279-1039 or 830-591-8895

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

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YOU ARE INVITED TO A HALLOWEEN PARTY

“” Night of the Pumpkinheads

SPONSORED BY REAL COUNTY WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION TURKEY RUSSIAN HOG WHITETAIL DEER JAVELINA AXIS DEER AOUDAD Heaviest Heaviest Heaviest Buck Heaviest Doe Heaviest Best Antlers Best Horns Longest Beard Widest Spread Special Youth Most Points Best All Around

WHERE? REAL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY WHEN? THURSDAY, OCT. 31, 2013, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. hear CREEPY STORIES, play GAMES, lots of HALLOWEEN TREATS and PRIZES!!!

TROPHY CONTEST RULES 1. All game must be taken in Real County from the opening of General Season to the close of Late General Season as set by Texas Parks and Wildlife, except as prescribed for Special Youth Season.

2. Game must be taken on a member’s ranch or hunter must be a member of the Real County Wildlife Association in accordance with its requirements.

3. All game must be “field dressed” (i.e., internal organs removed, head attached).

4. All game must be weighed and measured at the official weigh station, designated on an annual basis.

5. Turkey must be fully feathered and have brown stripe on tail feathers. Hunter must choose to compete in Heaviest or Longest beard category.

6. Whitetail Deer - All hunters must select the Category in which they wish to compete (Heaviest, Widest Spread, and Most Points).

7. Whitetail Deer - “Widest Spread” will be measured at the widest point on the beam.

8. Whitetail Deer A “point” must be at least 1/2 inch from base to tip. Points on both antlers will be counted.

9. Axis Deer - The length of each antler measured from pedestal to tip along the curve and the widest point on the beam spread will be added to obtain a total point score. Only deer with hard antlers may be entered into the contest.

10. Aoudad – Best Horns. To be determined by the sum of: the length of both horns, plus the circumference of each horn at the base and at 1⁄2 the length of each horn 11. The Special Youth and Best All Around category for Whitetail Deer will be scored by multiplying the number of points, times the width of the spread on the beam, times the weight of the animal in order to obtain a total point score.

12. Participants in The Special Youth category must meet age and other requirements as set by Texas Parks & Wildlife. They may hunt during Special Youth Season in addition to the time period set for the trophy contest.

13. No animal will be awarded more than one trophy.

14. The executive committee of the Real County Wildlife Association shall resolve any question concerning the trophy contest.

OFFICIAL WEIGH-IN STATION LEAKEY BUCKSTOP

HWY 83 – LEAKEY, TEXAS 232-5559 Add 16 and under for youth

The Frio Canyon Homemakers Club will be having their annual Bazaar on November 9th in front of the Frio Canyon Insurance Agency Building from 9 am to 1 pm.

DEVIL’S SINKHOLE BAT TOURS CONCLUDE HALLOWEEN NIGHT

Just a few tours remain in the 2013 bat season at the Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area and the volunteers that provide the tours report that the bats are particularly amazing to see right now.

Evening bat tours are offered Wednesdays through Sundays with the last bat tour of the season scheduled for Halloween night, October 31.

To arrange a tour, call 830-683-2287 or email tours@devilssinkhole.org. All Devil’s Sinkhole tours begin at the Rocksprings Visitors Center on the Rocksprings town square.

Also available by reservation are morning bat return tours, birding, nature walks, motorcycle and day tours. During November and December, only day and

motorcycle tours will be available.

The Devil’s Sinkhole is Texas’s largest one-chamber cave as well as Texas’s fourth deepest cave. It is also a national natural landmark and the seasonal home of about 3.8 million bats.

The next bat viewing season at the Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area begins May 1, 2014

10 Things You May Not Know About Food Allergies

by Dr. Chris Pinney

Food allergies are becoming increasingly common in veterinary medicine. Here are a few things you need to know about them.

1. 80% of dogs with food allergies will have chronically inflamed ears.

2. 15% of dogs with food allergies will have gastrointestinal signs, such as diarrhea, anal sac impaction, and increase gas. Hair loss beneath the tail and on the skin surrounding the anal opening may be caused by a food allergy.

3. The meat source in a particular food is more likely to be the cause of a food allergy than is the grain source. Common meat source allergens include beef, milk, chicken, eggs, fish, lamb.

4.Fish meat contains histadine which converts to histamine in the body. As you know, high levels of histamine can

cause itching and make allergies worse, especially in cats.

5. Dogs and cats can be allergic to multiple ingredients in a single food, so any food fed should be limited to one hypoallergenic meat source and one hypoallergenic grain source.

6. Owners must allow at least 12 weeks on a “hypoallergenic” food before passing judgment as to whether or not the food is working to control clinical signs.

7. Beet pulp is an excellent fiber source that promotes bio-diversity among the “good” bacteria in the gut, which can help prevent food allergies. Many pet food companies (i.e. Nutro) are adding beet pulp to their “hypoallergenic” diets. Check the labels.

8. Allergies to food are the third most common cause of itching in dogs (behind

fleas and pollen allergies) and the second most common cause of itching in cats.

9. Itching that does not respond to a steroid injection or oral steroids can often be attributed to food allergies.

10 . Vaccinations administered to puppies and kittens may also sensitize their immune systems to the foods they are eating at the time of immunizations.

In other words, if a puppy or kitten is eating a food that contains primarily beef and corn during the time in which it receives its initial shots, there is a chance she’ll develop an allergy to beef and corn in the future. As a result, it may become necessary to switch foods (food ingredients) later on in life (i.e. after two years of age) to prevent a food allergy from rearing its ugly head.

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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

GRANNY’S KITCHEN BACK TO BASICS… HALLOWEEN

By Elaine Padgett Carnegie

Planning a Halloween party? Here is a ghoulish menu for you! A Spooky Halloween Soiree (Menu), Drink:Witch’s Brew, Appetizer:Pumpkin Cheese Ball, Main Course: Vampire Tomato Soup with Muenster Sandwiches, Dessert: Chocolate-Caramel Spiders, from Food Network.com

WITCH’S BREW

1 (6-ounce) package lime gelatin 2 cups boiling water 3 cups chilled pineapple juice 1 (2 liter) bottle chilled lemon-lime soft drink or ginger ale 2 cups chilled vodka, optional Special equipment: 1 large black plastic cauldron (available at party or craft stores) 1 punch bowl that fits inside the cauldron 1 plastic hand (available at party supply stores), sterilized in hot water 1 block dry ice (available at supermarkets, ice cream shops or ice companies) Pour the gelatin mix into a large bowl. Slowly stir in the boiling water. Stir at least 2 minutes, until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in the pineapple juice. Let cool to room temperature.

Wearing heavy duty gloves or using tongs, place the block of dry ice in the bottom of the cauldron.

(Dry ice will burn skin, so handle it with gloves and tongs and keep it away from kids and pets!) Use an ice pick to break the block into smaller chunks, if necessary. Fill the cauldron with just enough water to cover the dry ice. It will begin to “steam.” Place the punch bowl inside the cauldron, on top of the dry ice. The cauldron will appear to be magically smoking. Entrap the sterilized rubber hand between the cauldron and the punch bowl, squeezing it tight so the hand appears to be reaching out of the mist for help. Hot-glue the hand to the cauldron, if necessary, to hold it in place.

Carefully pour the drink mixture into the punch bowl. Slowly add the chilled vodka and lemon-lime soda or ginger ale. Stir gently to mix.

PUMPKIN CHEESE BALL

With a mixer, blend 16 ounces room-temperature cream cheese with 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar, 3 tablespoons minced onion, 2 tablespoons salsa, 2 teaspoons ground cumin and 1 teaspoon minced jalapeno. Scoop onto plastic wrap and use the wrap to form the mixture into a 5-inch pumpkin-shaped ball; chill at least 2 hours. To serve, unwrap, roll in crushed nacho-flavored tortilla chips and press a bell pepper stem into the top.

PECAN CARAMEL SPIDERS

1 1/2 cups toasted pecans 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, in pieces 1/4 teaspoon salt 5 ounces thin black licorice strands, cut into 2-inch pieces 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped 4 ounces milk chocolate, chopped Chocolate curls or jimmies, optional Line 2 baking sheets with waxed paper and lightly spray with nonstick spray. Mound 30 small clusters of pecans, about 3 or 4 pecans each, spaced a couple inches apart on the pan. Make caramel: Warm the cream over low heat and keep warm while you cook the sugar. Put the sugar and corn

syrup and in a deep, heavy-bottomed large saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves. Stop stirring, raise heat to medium-high, and simmer until the sugar reaches the hard crack stage, or 305 degrees F on a candy thermometer, about 7 minutes. Whisk the butter and salt into the sugar mixture. Gradually pour in the cream and vanilla taking care since the mixture will bubble up. Reduce the heat to medium and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar reaches soft ball stage, 240 degrees F on the thermometer, about 5 minutes more.

Immediately remove from the heat and cool for a minute. Ladle a couple tablespoons of warm caramel over some of the nut clusters, to make the spider bodies. Then press 6 pieces of licorice into the warm caramel to make the legs. Repeat with the remaining caramel and licorice. (It’s helpful to have an extra hand here, since the caramel can set quickly. If caramel hardens, warm over very low heat. ) Let spiders cool 15 minutes. Meanwhile, put the chocolates in a medium heatproof bowl.

Bring a saucepan filled with 1-inch or so of water to a very slow simmer; set the bowl over, but not touching, the water. Stir the chocolate occasionally until melted and smooth. (Alternatively, put the chocolate in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Melt at 50 percent power in the microwave until soft, about 1 minute. Stir, and continue heat until completely melted, 2 to 3 minutes more.) Spoon about 1 tablespoon of melted chocolate on top of each spider. Sprinkle with jimmies or chocolate curls, if desired. Let cool until firm.

VAMPIRE BLOOD WITH MUENSTER SANDWICHES

3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 fennel bulb, chopped, about 2 1/2 cups 1/2 large onion, chopped, about 1 cup 4 cloves garlic, smashed 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon fennel seed 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional 1 (28-ounce) can plum tomatoes, preferably San Marzano 2 cups homemade vegetable broth or low-sodium canned 2 cups tomato juice 6 basil leaves, torn 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Fresh ground black pepper, to taste Muenster Sandwiches, recipe follows Heat olive oil in a medium sauce pot over medium-high heat. Add fennel, onion, garlic, salt, fennel seed and crushed pepper, if using, and cook until vegetables soften and brown slightly, about 5 minutes. Drain and reserve juice from the tomatoes, then crush tomatoes gently with your hands.

Add the tomatoes, increase heat to high, and cook until they begin to brown slightly, about 5 minutes. Add the reserved tomato juice, vegetable broth, tomato juice, and basil leaves. Bring to a boil, stir, reduce heat to medium low, cover and cook until vegetables are cooked through and soup reduces and thickens, about 30 minutes. Remove pot from stove and puree the soup in batches, with an immersion, regular blender, or food processor. Stir in lemon juice and season with pepper to taste. Serve.

16 (3 1/2-inch square) slices Westphalian Pumpernickel, or other thin black bread 1/2 cup apple jelly Optional garnishes: Fennel fronds 8 slices muenster cheese, about 3 ounces Dill pickle rounds Spanish olives with pimentos 8 slices yellow cheddar cheese, about 3 ounces Special equipment: Cookie cutters (pumpkins, ghosts, black cat, bats and witches), optional Toast bread in toaster or toaster oven until slightly crisp, about 5 minutes (or less if using a toaster.)

Spread one side of each slice of bread with apple jelly. Layer the cheese over the apple jelly, top with remaining slice of bread. Cut out as desired. Garnish as desired.

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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Hill Country Herald Page 11

Tombstone Skeet: man about town News September 15, 1977) submitted by Hugh Buchanan

Oscar Toombs Willingham will tell you two things about his name, one is a warning about spelling. “Don’t put one “o” he says. “That means tombstones.”

The other thing he’ll tell you is how he got his nickname – Skeet_ and who gave it to him. “A doctor,” he says, “I had typhoid fever, I got it from the second crossing of the Frio River. I hauled water from there for years and years. The doctor’s name was Clark, a government doctor.”

But the nickname? “It meant I was tough enough to come out from under typhoid fever,” Skeet said.

“I pulled through it, Hahn?” Skeet has a habit of ending his sentences with a question, as if to see if you agree with him, or to see if you’re following his train of though.

“All my hair came out,” he said.

“And then, by golly, it came in.

And the stuff came out again and ain’t never started to grow back no more.” That happened when he was eight or nine and he hasn’t been bothered much since with haircuts.

“You’re darn right,” he said. “But I had to learn to walk over, I guess. I was in bed three months. Yep, I had to learn how to walk again. Just like when I had my feet frozen…in a snowstorm…in Mexico…hearding sheep.”

Skeet means New Mexico, where he went after working in Real County for Sam Cooper “raising them high priced billy goats.” Skeet says his dad moved the family from Jacksboro to Rocksprings when Skeet was two. Seven boys and seven girls eventually made up the brood, he says. Later the family moved to Leakey where Skeet says he want to school until he was 18 or 19. “ Till the third grade,” he said. “I didn’t get very high.”

Was school hard? Gahdang right!” he said. “ We had to memberize then. Now they don’t have to memberize, Hahn? I always worked all the time. That’s what I liked about school. I learned more working than I did in school, knowledge working, how to go about it.”

Skeet, who says he’s 80, has never been married. “I always had me a job working by the month,” he said. “When you work by the month, you’ve got to be there all the time. You’ve got to stay right there.” His dad supported the family running what Skeet remembers as a restaurant, where Eagle’ Nest is now.

“I know how much that building cost,” he said. “$998…labor and

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all…and nails to put it up.” Skeet said he was drafted in both World Wars but was turned back both times. “Damn right,” he said.

“I’ve got the paper. I was too old in World War Two. I was in just one day. I got two meals…my dinner and supper…before they turned me loose. The troop tains was leaving for Louisiana, that was the last stop before they sent you over the pond. I’m glad I got out of it.”

After that Skeet, cut ice in San Antonio (“12 1⁄2 pounds for five cent, now you buy one of these little ol’ bags of ice and it costs too much”), a job that wasn’t as cool as it sounds. “No, it was pretty damn hot,” Skeet say. “You don’t have very long to sit down.”

Skeet’s last job was with the feed store in Leakey. “For Bill Brice, he’s dead. I quit when I was 65.

The way it is when you get to be 65, the work pressure is gone.

Now I don’t do nothing except cook me something to eat and sleep and wash me some clothes.

“I used to live on medicine. Now I don’t take nothing. I was just puny…sick. A strange man told me to stop taking it. It worked out.” Skeet, who says he’s five foot five and 110 pounds (“I’m supposed to weigh 119”) has a Spartan diet.

He usually eats lunch early so he doesn’t have to heat up his house trailer at Cedar Hill. But he may snack on crackers at midnight. “If I get hungry, I eat,” he says. “Before I do, I don’t.” He washes the crackers down with water. “I don’t never drink milk,” he says.

He’s a familiar figure around town with his suspenders, long sleeved shirts (no matter what the temperature) and his felt hat.

“A boy’s dad died and they were going to throw it away,” he says about his hat. “It just fit me. Six and three fourths. I never did like a cap..shuh!”

When the circulation in his legs stopped from sitting so long on the cut long in front of Herve Hughes’ office, Skeet got up and moved painfully up and down the sidewalk. “Where are you going when you leave here,” he was asked. “To the graveyard.” He said.

His audience was taken aback. But Skeet had misunderstood the question. “Do you mean when I leave here or when I leave Leakey? he asked to clarify things.” “Either.” “When I leave Leakey, I’m going to the graveyard,” he said. “I’ll stay here till I die.”

Then Skeet will let you spell it tombs.

Caddel-Smith Chapter, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Tour Utopia continued from front page

Descendants of Captain Ware present at Waresville were Clarice Satel, Patsy Keelin, Beverly Langford, and Haygood Gulley. Among the historical markers at the Jones Cemetery was that of Ben Highsmith, who served with Col. Travis at the Alamo in 1836, and only escaped dying with the other heroes on March 6, 1836, because Travis sent him with a message to Gen. Sam Houston several days before the fall of the Alamo. By the time he returned, the battle had ended, and the Alamo was in ruins.

The official DRT meeting was called to order by President Judy Burleson at 12:50 p.m. at Utopia’s Lost Maples Café.

Chaplain Beverly Langford read Hebrews 12:1 to the group before giving the invocation. The usual order of business was suspended as the members ordered lunch, and Mrs. Burleson covered several important business items in a brief format before lunch was served.

Members voted to purchase a filing cabinet for storage of records to be kept at the First State Bank in Uvalde, to replace the Chapter Charter at a cost of $50, and to approve Kayla Crawford Heffington’s application to compete forms for future membership in the CaddelSmith Chapter, DRT. Mrs. Burleson also reminded members to bring items and

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information to each meeting that might be used in the history book to place in a folder that will be passed on to Historian Kristi Powers.

Mrs. Crawford reported that the program for the next meeting on November 14th will feature Ranger John Driscoll speaking about the history of the Army Rangers.

The meeting was adjourned at 12:55 p.m. so that members could enjoy lunch and visiting. Gifts of homemade pear apple jelly were presented to guides Diane Causey and Sid Chaney

by First Vice President Jakelynn Crawford to show appreciation for their help with the program.

Members present were Kay Anderson, Judy Burleson, Pat Burrier, Bea Carmichael, Ernestine Carson, Dora Jo Carter, Karen Collins, Jakelynn Crawford, Elaine Duderstadt, Jo Ann Eanes, Patsy Edwards, Patsy Keelin, Beverly Langford, Billie Nast, Dusty Nichols-Thompson, Clarice Satel, and Sharon Tweedy.

Guests present were Paul Burrier, Alan Carmichael, Diane Causey, Sid Chaney, Haygood Gulley, George Keelin, Tammie Keelin, Jessie McFadin, Caroline Sharp, Aubrey and Polly Smith, and Randy Tweedy.

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We have established a policy of furnishing 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.

NEW LISTING Rancho Real, 23 acres with highway frontage, great views, $49,900.

NEW LISTING Con Can on Bear Creek. 3 bdrm 2 bth with bonus room, approx. 2,000 square feet, large covered porches, large detached garage/workshop. Great week end home or nightly rental near 7 bluffs. $459,500.

Cadillac Farms, 244 ac located 2 miles west of Leakey.

A little bit of everything, fields, mtns, old ranch house, rustic barn. Fronts on FM 337 with Patterson Creek forming the southern boundary. Abundant wildlife. Call for details.

CANYON OAKS! NEW LISTING New construction, 4 bdrm 2 1⁄2 bth home with excellent views and river access.

Great income producing potential. $279,900 CANYON OAKS Three bedroom, 3 1⁄2 bath home on River Road. Income producing. Reduced to $299,000 CON CAN COUNTRY CLUB Golf Course lot in Con Can Country Club! 1⁄2 acre prime residential site on golf course and nightly rentals allowed. Wont last long at $49,950.

CON CAN RANCH 3 bdrm 2 bth manufactured home on 36.67 acres. Located in back of ranch adjoining a large ranch. Ideal hunting property in great location. $71,900 DIAMOND RANCH 25 acres with 3 hunting blinds & RV port. $64,000 FAIRVIEW RANCH Nearly 20 acres with 3 bdrm 2 bth manufactured home and 2 bdrm 2 bth cabin., large metal building. Turn key living and hunting. Call for details.

FRIO PECAN FARM managed rental with 2b/2ba, covered porch, beautiful Pecan grove, wildlife, price reduced to $160,000.

PRICE REDUCED 3 bedroom 3 bth 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. This property is a great income producer.

FRIO RIVER PLACE Beautiful 1.93 acre building site, heavily wooded. Quiet location. $109,500.

FRIO RIVER RANCH A beautiful hill country home sitting on the bank of the Frio River. Three bedrooms with 2 1⁄2 baths, high ceilings, open floor plan. All this plus a detached 2 bedroom, 2 bath cabin with approximately 148 feet of frontage along the east bank of the river. Close to town, yet private. Great income potential, only $469,900.

FRIO RIVER RANCH River front home on 2.2 acres.

Good swimming hole. Three bedroom 2 bath home with 179 feet of river frontage. Nightly rental potential. $279,500.

FRIO TERRITORY This five acre building site on the Frio River is waiting for you. 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 MOUNTAIN VALLEY 2.3 acres sitting within walking distance of the House Pasture, Concan Country Club and the Frio River. The location doesn’t get any better than this. Priced Reduced to $119,000.

OAKMONT VILLAGE 2.21 acres of heavily wooded building site located just of FM 1120. $49,000 RANCHO REAL Secluded 15 acres with hunting cabin. 4 wheel drive required. $47,000 RANCHO REAL River frontage with 22 1⁄2 acres for only $70,000.

RANCHO REAL The perfect hunting tract. 36.7 acres adjoining a large ranch. $71,900.

RIVERTREE Beautiful residential building sites ranging in price from $99,900 to $109,950.

SADDLE MOUNTAIN Two story, three bedroom 2 bath home on 2.55 acres in quiet area.. Vaulted ceilings with a rock fireplace, covered porch and deck. Great setting for what appears to be the best buy in the Frio Canyon! Price reduced to $179,950.

SHADOW VALLEY Prime residential tract with city water and river access. 1.9 acres for only $52,500.

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. Won’t last long at $429,500.

SPRING HILL-.3.2 acres. Beautiful lot in a gated subdv, city wtr, O.F. terms 10% Dn,7.9% for 15 yrs: List Price $70,000 SPRING HILL 3.52 acres with a beautiful view overlooking Leakey. City water, Price reduced to $69,500 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, 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 so take advantage of this new development. Call for a showing or take a drive out 4 mi. south on RR 1120.

Check out our website for current sales! Prices start $87,500 THE RIDGE New construction, 3 bedroom 3 bth, with 2 fireplaces and outdoor kitchen, walking distance to river.

Nestled under huge live oaks. Call for a showing today TWIN FORKS Two tree covered lots in good location with owner financing available. $32,500 for one, or both for $59,900.

TWIN FORKS Like new double wide in Twin Forks, 3 bedroom 2 bth with approx. 1,848 sf, 2 carport, stg building, huge covered deck to enjoy your coffee. Only $99,500. Call today for a showing.

COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY. 5 income producing cabins on approx. 7 acres with room for more! $375,000.

COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY Now you can enjoy your own rodeo arena. Located just north of Leakey, complete with bleachers, snack bar, restrooms, and plenty of room for additional buildings or possible dance floor. Over 7 acres of land and improvements with owner financing available. This is a great investment at $225,000.

COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY. Turn key restaurant available on Highway 83. Ready to go. Price reduced to $145,000. Call for details.

INVESTORS!!! GIVE DUB A CALL AND HE WILL EXPLAIN A REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT THAT HAS THE POTENTIAL OF AN 11% PER ANNUM RETURN ON INVESTMENT, BEFORE TAX ADVANTAGES ARE CONSIDERED. THIS CAN BE DONE RIGHT HERE IN THE FRIO CANYON. 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.

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Mary Kay Windham, Broker 664 S US Hwy. 83 Leakey, Texas 830-232-4408 office 830-374-7901 cell SEE MORE LISTINGS AND PICTURES AT WWW.HIGHPLACESREALTY.COM 75 stunning acres with gorgeous 3BR/3B “barndominium”, bunk house, rv shed, well, city water, and breath-taking long views! Tastefully and beautifully furnished! Many extras you just have to see this one! $625,000.

1BR/1B home on 2.2 acres with gorgeous views, under fence, completely and beautifully furnished! $129,000.

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! $315,000.

14.65 acres with incredible views from the 2BR/2B home, with sunroom, Wrap-a-round porch, city water, open floor plan with lots of privacy! $265,000.

26.7 manicured acres, 1BR/1B home, 3BR/1B mobile, workshop/storage, separate bathhouse and restroom, pond, both sides of seasonal creek, ag exempt. Amazing views! $334,500. SOLD! 3BR/3B home on the Frio River, guest house, covered pavilion, fire pit, access to 130 acres of common area and one mile Frio River. $379,500. CONTRACT PENDING! 4.9 acres on the Frio River, good elevated building sites, electricity close! $99,000.

1BR/1B rock cabin on 29.95, well, elec, and septic,

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You will notice that our new website has a greatly different look and feel to it. We believe it offers our customers more features and better options than were previously available. In addition, we hope our website will become the place you turn to for news and information about First State Bank and the surrounding area we serve.

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3BR/2B home, 3 car garage, guest home, barn, workshop on 21 gorgeous acres! $499,000. CONTRACT PENDING! 2/2 Covered mobile on 2 acres covered in Pecans, access to Frio $129,000. SOLD! 3BR/2B log home in River Tree, access to Frio River $329,900. .4 of an acre with access to one mile Frio, all utilities. $25,000.

1.14 acres on the Frio River and Lombardy Canal! $145,000. SOLD! 1.18 acres, access to 1 mile Frio River and 130 acres! All utilities in place, great views! $89,000.

Two 5 acre tracts with access to lake, creek, deep swimming hole. $38,500 to $40,000. ONE TRACT SOLD! Cozy cabin on 6 acres, access to lake, creek, deep swimming hole. $129,000.

1 acre near Garner, access to Frio River, water hookup available. $52,900.

Two adjacent lots with access to the Frio River! $45,000.

Each 8.09 acres, with well, mixed terrain $109,080. Adjacent 22.6 acres $203,400. Owner financing available!

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Cole and Christine Magers of San Marcos, Texas are excited to announce the birth of their daughter, Trinity Kaye Magers. She was born on Sunday October 6, 2013 in Austin. She weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces and was 18 1⁄4 inches long. Trinity is the granddaughter of Stan and Wanda Demboske of Concan, Greg Magers of Concan, and Sara Rook of Dayton. She is the great granddaughter of Lolita Suttle of Leakey, Deone Knox of Anahuac, and Stan and Alice Demboske of Marlborough, Massachusetts.

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

(830) 232-5022

At the Frio Pecan Farm Pavilion Open: Thursday & Sunday 11a.m. - 2p.m. & 5p.m.-9p.m.

Friday 11a.m. - 2p.m. & 5p.m.-10p.m. and Saturday ALL DAY 11a.m. to 10p.m.

Dine In or Pick Up * Leakey, Texas CLOSED FOR PRIVATE EVENT OCT. 25 & 26

BEER & WINE AVAILABLE

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

TRI CANYON BRANCH

HOMEMADE PIES SOUP and FRESH SANDWICHES Trip Advisor Says:

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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

“BEST BROWNIES IN U.S.!!!!”

TOYS 20% OFF THIS WED.- FRI.

NEW HOURS: TUES.- SAT. 10:30 - 5:00

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