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October 30, 2013 Tri-Canyon’s Only Weekly Newspaper!

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Leakey High School Marching Band UIL Competition

by Tatum Dean

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

by Julie Becker

RESTLESS SPIRITS IN SAN MARCOS, TEXAS

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The Leakey Eagle Marching Band went to Hondo on Saturday October 19 to the UIL Marching Contest. The UIL Contest rankings are from first to fifth division. Three bands were eligible to

receive a first division, and advanced to Regional’s. The Leakey Band received a second division, the highest ranking so far, and we were completely blown away by the results of the performance. continued on page 2

Sabinal Seniors Presentation

by Billie Franklin

“WHERE AM I?”

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Hollimons one of area’s earliest families

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Daughter of Dan and Natalia Tristan, Sally Tristan Moore, graduated from Sabinal High in 1982. In conversation with Gerry Shudde, it was decided that she come back to her roots, speak with the graduating class of 2014 on Friday morning, and drench them with encouragement. “Never give up on your dream”; “Know what you want to become in life”; “Volunteer, it will lead you places.” These are but a few of the sage axioms used in her presentation and the young people took heed. Moore led the students into a glimpse of her life, from Sabinal graduation to where she is today, Director of the Special Investigative Unit of UNUM, a Fortune 500 Company, as well as how she got to where she is today. Coupled that with how they too can become successful, she had their undivided attention.

Opened to questions, Facebook was

mentioned. Moore cautioned to be very careful of what is posted on the internet regarding social issues, because someone could use your information against you.

She offered also to advise them in the future, leaving a number of her business cards with Mrs. Sparks.

Attending the presentation as special guests were father, Dan Tristan, sister and husband, Irene and Rudy Ybarra with grandson Anthony, and Sally’s daughter, Leah Moore.

Following the presentation, I quizzed several students with the pertinent question, “Was this presentation of value to you or was it a waste of time?” All answered that yes, it was meaningful and each one echoed the same response, they got a lot out of the way she opened herself up to them. I got the impression that she caused them to be thinking in a highly constructive manner.

Come See Some of the Hidden Gems of the Frio Canyon Run For Your Life Halloween ............................ Page 11

Bike Race and Jog-a-Thon

By Coach Brandy Sweeten

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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

Today’s Weather

High:82° Low: 68°

This past Saturday, the Nueces Canyon Girls Athletics hosted the annual “Run For Your Life Halloween Bike Race and Jog-a-Thon”. The event was held under nearperfect temperatures and fall skies. It brought out 17 competitors. The first competition was the 5 –K run. There were a few less

participants this year, but no less heart. Sixth grader Caiden Childs showed his future abilities in long distance with a winning time of 25:12. And not to be outdone, younger sis Camdyn finished right on his heels with a time of 25:37 for silver. Jonathon Phillips was a good sport cheering the future NC

runners on with a time of 25:50. Finally our youngest competitor was a brave first grader, Bea DeLeon. Accompanied by her mother, Norma, for the long trek, Bea finished in fine form with a time of 38:53 to round out the group. continued page 5

If you can correctly identify the location where this photo was taken, the Centennial Committee will reward you with a check for $100!! An additional $25 will be added if you can explain the significance of this iconic symbol to the long-running “Where In The World Did You Wear Your Real County Centennial T-Shirt?” series of photographs.

The first person to call Willis Springfield at 830-232-5783 and correctly identify the location will be declared the winner. All will be revealed in next week’s Hill Country Herald!!

REAL COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION 2014 CALENDARS - LAST CHANCE!!

“Embarking on a New Century” declares the 2014 Calendar presently being assembled by the Real County Historical Commission. The calendar will feature early family photos from Rel County and will reveal dates of all events scheduled for 2014. Advertisers are currently

being solicited in order to keep the calendar priced within everyone’s budget.

Target date for distribution is Saturday, November 29, Christmas on the Square.

If you would like to advertise in the calendar please contact Julie Becker at 830-232-6294 or email editor@hillcou ntryherald.net. The calendar will go to press soon so call for your ad!!

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REAL COUNTY COURT October 15, 2013 Tracy Alan Clark, Speeding, FAILED TO APPEAR; Jacob B. Crosby, Illegal Dumping >5lbs<500 lbs, Defendant Pled Guilty, sentenced to 30 days Deferred Adjudication, $1000 Fine, $240 Court Costs, no reporting, full payment in 21 days, no further violation of Texas law, State will not file charges arising from this event; Johnny Hopper, Possession of Marijuana, Case Dismissed;

Charles Herbert Jernigan Jr. Revocation Hearing - Burglary of Vehicle, Defendant Pled True, sentenced to 43 days in jail, Credit for time served, bring fines and fees current; Dustin W. Kring, Theft of Property, Revocation Hearing, Defendant Pled True, sentenced to 58 days in jail, Credit for time served; John Harvey Lahue, Jr., Speeding, FAILED TO APPEAR; Kenneth William Lewis, False Report to Police

Attorney fees, $40 per month supervisory fee, Standard terms and conditions, 15 months to pay, additional case to be dismissed; Douglas D. Shearer, Harassment, Defendant Pled Guilty, 12 months Deferred Adjudication, $1500 fee, $305 court costs, 20 hours commu-

additional cases - Criminal Mischief and Assault Causing Bodily Damage to be dismissed; Ace Moore, Theft by Check >$50<$500, Defendant Pled No Contest, sentenced to 6 months jail, probated for 18 months, $350 fine, $305 court costs, $40 per month supervisory fees, Restitution $200 to Christine Mensi, 16 months to pay, standard terms and conditions; Ace Moore, Bail Jumping and Failure to

Appear, Defendant pled No Contest, sentenced to 30 days in jail with Credit for time served; Ace Moore, Theft of Property >$50<$500, Defendant pled No Contest, sentenced to 6 months in jail probated for 18 months, $350 fine, $305 court costs, $40 per month supervisory fees, 16 months to pay, $200 Restitution to Cassie Carter; Ace Moore, Theft by Check >$50<$500, Defen-

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Regional’s.

Once we all got one the bus going home, it got quite.

I think that this band felt completely relieved, like the world had been lifted off of our shoulders. We all cried tears of joy, or at least the veteran band members did.

After realizing that we were better than we expected to be, we started to remember all of the bad times and the good times we had together. I think that we all just sat back and relaxed, knowing and hoping that next year we will be even better than we were this year and prove to the community that we can get a first division and that we will achieve this goal.

I want to say on behalf of the Leakey Band, thank you to all of our supporters and sponsors. We truly believe that without all of you, we most likely wouldn’t have made it through this year. I would like to say good luck to my best friend, and Senior Drum Major, Chelsea Pendley.

You to have pushed this band to strive for great things, and I want to wish you luck on all of your adventures after high school and hope that you succeed in everything that you do and be who you want to be. I personally want to thank my wonderful band director, Mr. Rick Austin.

Thank you for a great year, and for pushing me when I thought that I couldn’t do something, you never gave up on this band and for that I thank you very much.

Texas Schools See 1:1 Tablet Success after Two Months into the School Year Nueces Canyon Consolidated Independent School District (NCCISD) and Midland Independent School District (MISD) successfully implemented 1:1 tablet initiatives using the LearnPad tablet solution. They chose the LearnPad after conducting extensive research for a tablet solution that met their localized needs. Each school district’s goal was to supply every student with a tablet and integrate it into their existing curriculum and technology. NCCISD has completed this goal, outfitting all 300 students in the district. MISD supplied their entire sixth grade of 1,600 students with LearnPads as part of a multi-year integration of 1:1.

Ease of implementation was a key factor for MISD when deciding to go with the LearnPad tablet solution. Dennis Haynie, MISD’s Director of Instructional Technology, said, “It’s so easy with the LearnPad. It takes us about an hour to set up five iPads vs.10 minutes to set up five LearnPads.” MISD teachers also use the LearnPads in a “flipped classroom” environment. Teachers create lessons with existing content, include new media, and send the students home with the tablets.

One of their major concerns with this model is security. MISD piloted both iPads and LearnPads, however, for their students,

dant pled No Contest, sentenced to 6 months in jail probated for 18 months, $350 fine, $305 court costs, $40 per month supervisory fees, 16 months to pay, $97.48 Restitution to Stripes and Real County Hot Check Fund, Attorney Fees for all cases $450; Ace Moore, Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear (2 cases) To be dismissed pending outcome of probation.

by Julie Becker

Amber Martin, Unauthorized Use of Vehicle, Reset to March 6, Public Servant/Govt Contr., Defendant Pled Guilty, sentenced to 2014; 9 months State Jail with Credit for Time Served, $312 court costs; Juan Antonio Ortiz, Jr., Burglary of a Habitation, - Revocation Lance Weldon Ward, Possession of Controlled Substance, Hearing, Defendant Pled True, Defendant sentenced to 2 years Reset to December 13, 2013; with Credit for Time Served; Meagan Ward, Possession of Controlled Substance, Reset to Michael Leighton Ritz, Burglary of a Building, Defendant December 13, 2013; Pled No Contest, Defendant placed on 5 years Deferred Adjudication, $2500 fine, $555 Restitution, 380 CSR, $425 Attorney Fees, $312 court costs, Letter of apology to victim, must Shawn Streib Gray, Broker maintain employment; 830-232-4500 Anthony Brandon Smith, Unauthorized Use of Vehicle, Reset to March 6, 2014; Michael Bradley Thomas, Unauthorized *********FEATURED LISTING: Concan Property 033: 5.16 ac. lot near town. City water & Country Club. Golf course lots…your choice… elec. Gorgeous views, paved roads, security gate.

Use of Vehicle and Burglary of Habitation, .just $60,000********* $84,900 Reset to December 13, 2013; Property 001 : 9.3 ac. Views, underground utilities Property 034: 3 acs. In Concan fronting Hwy. 127.

Richard F. Thomas, Commercial Bribery, and sensible restrictions. Borders a large ranch.

Just past Neal’s& Frio River. Great Commercial Defendant Pled Guilty, sentenced to 9 months location! $225,000 Owner/Broker. $129,900 Property 002: Gorgeous 4BD/4BA custom home Property 035: 144 acs. Leakey city limits. Huge State Jail with Credit for Time Served, $4000 at 482 Camino del Rancho in Concan on 6+ acs. trees, county road frontage. Great homeplace or fine, $312 court costs, Fine to run concurrent $595,000 HUGE REDUCTION Development $7,000 per ac. PENDING with additional case; Property 3-6: 1+ ac. Commercial lots Concan.

Property 036: 8.65 acs. In Shady Oaks. Private yet minutes from town. Lots of big oaks. Electricity Frontage on US HWY 83. All utilities available.

Richard F. Thomas, Theft >$500<$1500

Leakey High School Marching Band UIL Competition

The pressure of our performance really got to some of our newer band members. Some of these band members have never performed in front of judges, and were scared to mess up the performance. Some of the veteran band members were also nervous, but we had to think of our proud sponsors and our very generous donators of our band. Without them, we might have not gotten through this year.

After the performance was over, we watched the 2A bands and then we went to the Hondo McDonald’s and ate. We were all smiling and laughing, like one big happy family, although we only have 20+ people in our band. Like our band cheer says, “Eagle Pride, Leakey Spirit, Red, White, One Band, One Team, One Band, One Team.” We truly are one team and our team is one family, and without each other, I don’t think that we can function. Without each other, we’re like football without the ball.

That night, we went to D’Hanis for a football game.

Where we performed our UIL Marching Contest routine. Even thought the Eagles lost the game, the Eagle Marching Band won something. We won more confidence in ourselves, more people to respect us, and a better title for the Leakey High School Eagle Marching Band. We are 2nd Division winners and eventually we will be 1st Division winners, and be able to advance to

Ty Beard or Pamela Griffin, 10 months to pay fees and complete CSR, case 2228 and 2226 will be held in abeyance and dismissed upon completion of obligations;

by Julie Becker

REAL COUNTY DISTRICT COURT October 25, 2013 Kyle Bynum Allen, Possession of Controlled Substance, Reset to December 13, 2013; Scott Russell Bierschwale, Driving While Intoxicated with child <15 years, Reset to December 19, 2013; Clovis Alex Boatright, II, Abandon Endanger Child without intent to Return, Reset to December 13, 2013; Jimmy Ray Brown, Manufacture/Delivery of Controlled Substance and Possession of Controlled Substance, Reset to December 13, 2013; Teresa Shay Dalton, Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon (2 counts), Reset to December 13, 2013; Julian Rodriguez Hernandez, Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon and Aggravated Assault Causing Bodily Injury, Reset to December 13, 2013; Charles Herbert Jernigan, Jr., Burglary of a Habitation with Intend Other Felony, Reset to December 13, 2013; Charles Herbert Jernigan, Jr., Credit Card or Debit Card Abuse, Reset to December 13, 2013; Edward Dow Lemon, Manufacture/Delivery of Substance in Penalty Group 1A, Reset to March 6, 2014; Jimmy Dale Marlow, Driving While Intoxicated with child <15 years, FAILED TO APPEAR;

Without Landowner Consent, Defendant Pled Guilty, sentenced to 270 days probated for 12 months, $1000 fine, $310 court costs, $40 per month supervisory fees, No community service, 10 months to pay; Robert Mitchell Vaughn, Illegal Dumping 5lbs<500lbs, Defendant Pled No Contest, sentenced to 30 days Deferred Adjudication, $1250 fee, $240 court costs, fee and costs due within 21 days, no reporting, no further violation of law;

by Julie Becker

nity service, $40 per month supervisory fees, standard terms and conditions; Defendant can be present in Buckhorn Bar & Grill if he owns same, No contact with Ty Beard or Pamela Griffin except in court proceedings, Defendant cannot remain within 1000 feet of residence of

REAL COUNTY COURT October 25, 2013 Elias Samora Barrera, Jr., Driving While Intoxicated-2nd, Defendant Pled Guilty, sentenced to 365 days in jail, probated for 24 months, $2200 Fine, $425 Court Costs, $40 per month supervisory fee, DWI-subsequent offender course, Ignition interlock for first 12 months, 22 months to pay, No Community Service, waive mandatory 3 day jail sentence, Restitution $170 to Real County Sheriff’s Office,

by Julie Becker

Officer, Defendant Pled Guilty, sentenced to 90 days in jail, probated for 12 months, $500 fine, $315 court costs, $40 per month supervisory fees, 20 hours community service, 10 months to pay and complete CSR; Kenneth William Lewis, Revocation Hearing -Driving While License Invalid, Defendant Pled True, sentenced to 1 day in jail, with Credit for time served; Robert Scott Sollers, Exotic Animal, Hunt

REAL COUNTY COURT October 24, 2013 Carrie Ann Mitchel, Motion to Suppress Hearing, Driving While Intoxicated, File unavailable; Billy Parker, Exotic Animal, Hunt on Public Road or Right-of-Way, Defendant Pled Guilty, sentenced to 360 days in jail, probated for 18 months, $1500 Fine, $305 Court Costs, $325

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

LearnPad is the obvious choice according to Haynie. “The iPad is a consumer device and there is nothing a school district can do that prevents a student from removing the security and downloading games. The LearnPad is a secure tablet that is lockeddown and allows teachers to monitor a student’s activity.”

NCCISD chose the LearnPad tablet solution because it would integrate seamlessly with their existing curriculum.

Director of Technology for NCCISD, Louis Webb, said, “All my teachers have been turned loose on the LearnPad with a few days of training this summer. They are leveraging content off the internet that we’ve never been able to use before.

Teachers also have complete control over what the students do. Now that we have the dashboard, they can monitor exactly what’s happening in the classroom.” Webb also touts the LearnPad implementation as “turnkey” and said, “It’s completely changed the way we do business here at our school. The product sells itself.”

The 2013 BETT “Best Digital Device” Award-winning LearnPad “Purpose Built for Education” Solution includes three key components allowing teachers to safely deliver unlimited digital instruction: LearnPad cloud-based Management

Portal, LearnPad tablet, and Content Store.

The LearnPad tablet solution is offered at two competitive prices, $399 for a 10.1” Quad Core XD and $299 for a 9.7” Dual Core SD. The LearnPad carries no access, subscription, renewal or reoccurring costs beyond initial cost. The LearnPad is available across the US, Canada, Latin and South America and the Caribbean exclusively by Educational Resources® and ER’s value added selling partners such as ProComputing, among others.

Both technology directors at MISD and NCCISD expressed their desire for a quality classroom tablet solution that was secure and focused on education and found it through Educational Resources and its authorized Texas reseller ProComputing respectively. These directors are recognized by Educational Resources as champions of the LearnPad and teachers and staff members from both districts have attended numerous trainings and have become efficient users.

About Educational Resources®: ER has been providing instructional technology solutions to schools since 1985. The LearnPad is the only proven, “Purpose Built for Education” solution and customized for classroom use.

$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

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

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JAIL REGISTER

October 20- October 26, 2013

BLAKENEY, RYAN SHEA 38 W/M, CAMP WOOD, TEXAS, A/O SHERIDAN THEFT CLASS B - UVALDE COUNTY WARRANT ,$2,000 SURETY; EVANS, DANIEL RAY 32 W/M, CAMP WOOD, TEXAS, A/O MARTINEZ BOND FORFEITURE ON VIOLATION OF PROBATION - DRIVING WHILE LICENSE INVALID, IN CUSTODY; MAPLES, DYLAN SCOTT 19 W/M, LEAKEY, TEXAS, A/O BRUCE ,VIOLATION OF PROBATION - CRIMINAL MISCHIEF GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO $500 LESS THAN $1500 IN CUSTODY; SHANNON, JOSHUA BENJAMIN 28 W/M, LEAKEY, TEXAS, A/O SHERIDAN VIOLATION OF PRETRIAL RELEASE INJURY TO A CHILD , IN CUSTODY; THOMAS, RICHARD FRANK 61 W/M, LEAKEY, TEXAS, A/O BRICE, THEFT COMMERICAL BRIBERY, IN CUSTODY. 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 Disclaimer: All print and other visual media is for informational purposes only. This information is considered public information under the Freedom of Information Act and the Public Records Act. Any indication of an arrest is not intended to imply or infer that such individual has been convicted of a crime. All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

www.silencersarelegal.com dvd78873@yahoo.com Randy L. Crispin ATTORNEY AT LAW 121 Oak Hill, Ste. 2 Leakey, Texas 78873 (next to Rolling Hills Medical)

830-968-1311 832-867-8195

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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Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report October 20, - October 26, 2013 10/20/2013 @ - 1246 responded to US Highway 83 North of Leakey for a report of loose livestock - 1634 responded to US Highway 83 North of Leakey for a report of loose livestock 10/21/2013 @ - 914 responded to US Highway 83 North of Leakey for a report of loose livestock - 1225 responded to Ranch Road 336 North of Leakey for a motor vehicle accident - 2106 responded to Pecan Drive in Leakey for a report of a

$ 500.00 REWARD !

trespasser 10/23/2013 @ - 828 responded to David Rankin Road in Leakey for a report of a trespasser - 1726 responded to a business on Ranch Road 337 East of Leakey for a disturbance - 2139 responded to Ranch Road 336 for a report of a disable motorist 10/25/2013 @ - 1614 responded to a motorcycle accident on Ranch Road 337 East of Leakey

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.

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2013 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ELECTION VOTING LOCATIONS: EARLY VOTING MAIN POLL- OCTOBER 21ST THRU NOVEMBER 1ST – 8AM TO 5-PM AT THE COURTROOM, REAL COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 146 S. US HWY 83, LEAKEY, TEXAS BRANCH POLL – OCTOBER 22ND AND OCTOBER 29TH – 2PM TO 6PM - COUNTY HOUSE, 107 E. 5TH STREET, CAMP WOOD, TEXAS BRANCH POLL – OCTOBER 26TH - 10AM TO 2PM - GARVEN STORE, 27304 N US HIGHWAY 83, MOUNTAIN HOME, TEXAS 78058 ELECTION DAY 7AM TO 7PM PREC. NO. 1, 2 & 6 - COURTROOM, REAL CO. COURTHOUSE, 146 S. U.S. HWY 83. LEAKEY, TX PREC. NO. 4&7 – COUNTY HOUSE, 107 E. 5TH STREET, CAMP WOOD, TEXAS

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

City of Leakey Mayor: Harry Schneemann Secretary: Dee Dee Wally Office: 830-232-6757 Fax: 830-232-6775 Councilmen: Ken Auld • Hugh Buchanan • Carl Jensen • Jesus Rubio • Bob Bowers Leakey Volunteer Fire Dept.830-232-4005 Frio Canyon EMS, Inc.830-232-5299 City of Camp Wood Mayor: Ben Cox Office: 830-597-2265 Fax: 830-597-5365 email:cityhall@swtexas.net Aldermen: Curtis Wilson • Brant Hickman • Sammie Ives •Jesse Chavez • Josh Cox Volunteer Fire Dept:830-597-6100 Camp Wood Library: 830-597-3208 Nueces Canyon EMS: 830-597-4200 City of Sabinal Mayor: Louis Landeros Secretary: Betty Jo Harris Office: 830-988-2218 Councilmembers: Nancy Alvarado, Chuck Van Pelt, Alma Martinez, Linda Musquiz, Eloisa Munoz and Mike Nuckles Sabinal Library 830-988-2911 Sabinal Municipal Judge: Anita Herndon 830-988-2630 Real County County Judge, Garry Merritt 830-232-5304 Real County Attorney, Bobby Jack Rushing 830-232-6461 County/District Clerk, Bella Rubio 830-232-5202 Justice of the Peace Dianne Rogers: 830-232-6630 Justice of the Peace Chris Lacey: 830-597-6129 Sheriff, James Earl Brice 830-232-5201 Tax Assessor-Collector Donna Brice: 830-232-6210 Treasurer, Mairi Gray 830-232-6627 Chief Appraiser Kelley Shults 830-232-6248 Real County Public Library 830-232-5199 Camp Wood Public Library 830-597-3208 Real County Commissioners: Precinct #1: Manuel Rubio Pct.#2: Bryan Shackelford Pct. #3:Gene Buckner Pct.#4: Joe W. Connell, Sr. Real Edwards Conservation & Reclamation District PO Box 807 . Camp Wood, Texas 78833 (830) 597-3322 office Fax (830) 597-3320 recrd@swtexas.net email Roland Trees, Board President Joel Pigg, General Manager

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: WEDNESDAY, October 30RD 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 · 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

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION LOCAL OPTION ELECTION TO LEGALIZE

CITY OF LEAKEY REAL COUNTY, TEXAS To The Registered Voters of the City of Leakey, Texas: Notice is hereby given that the polling place listed below will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 5, 2013, for voting in a special municipal election to vote for or against the legal sale of all alcoholic beverages for off premise consumption only.

LOCATION OF POLLING PLACE: Real County Courtroom, Leakey, Texas Early voting by personal appearance will be conducted each day from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. beginning on October 21, 2013 and ending on November 1, 2013.

LOCATION OF EARLY VOTING: Real County Courthouse, Leakey, Texas Applications for ballot by mail shall be mailed to: Bella A. Rubio P.O. Box 750 Leakey, Texas 78873 Applications for ballot by mail must be received no later than the close of business October 25, 2013.

Issued this the 14th. day of October, 2013 Harry Schneemann, Mayor, City of Leakey

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Wednesday, October 30, 2013

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LEAKEY HOOPS

We are excited to bring youth basketball to Leakey!

The Leakey Hoops basketball league’s objective is to inspire the love of the game in a fun, positive venue while placing an emphasis on character development, physical fitness, and leadership.

Games will be played on Saturdays at the Leakey gym starting on January 11, 2014, and running through February 15th. The season will conclude with an end of season tournament on February 22nd.

In person EARLY registration: $45 (includes jersey and Leakey Hoops t-shirt) Saturday, November 2nd @ Boys Basketball brisket taco fundraiser 11am-2pm @ Leakey Mercantile Online registration: $50 (includes jersey and Leakey Hoops t-shirt) Sunday, November 3rd - Saturday, November 30th. @ www.eteamz.com/leakeyhoops Games will be 3v3.

There will be four divisions: NCAA women’s division (3rd/4th grade girls) NCAA Men’s division (3rd/4th grade boys) WNBA women’s division (5th/6th grade girls) NBA men’s division (5th/6th grade boys) Coaching will be provided by LISD Coaches, Coach Price, and high school basketball player volunteers.

There will be no mid-week practices. LISD students will be doing a basketball unit in PE during the season.

We are looking for sponsors to help with this league. If you are interested in sponsoring please let Amy Springer know. Sponsors can help with scholarships, basketball shoes, equipment, etc., that might be needed.

More information to come… www.leakeyhoops.com (website being developed) Facebook: Leakey Hoops Coordinator: Amy Springer amybspringer@gmail.com

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Mayor Louis A. Landeros, Jr. called the regular meeting of the Sabinal City council to order at 7:05 p.m. with the following aldermen, staff and visitors present: Mike Nuckles, Linda Musquiz, Chuck Van Pelt, Alma Martinez, Nancy Alvarado, Aniata Herndon, Jesus Reyes, Betty Jo Harris, Kevin Persyn, Freddy Aviles, Rose Alvarado, Florene Russell, Nonty Benson, Juan Gutierrez, Dorothy Howard and Mary Ann Hobart. Eloisa Muniz was absent.

On a motion by Musquiz and second by Van Pelt, all five voted to approve the accounts payable and interim bills as presented.

On a motion by Nnuckles and second by Musquiz, all five voted to approve the minutes of the September 03,09,12,16, and 23, 2013 minutes.

Under citizen comments, Freddy Aviles encouraged the council to come together.

Council members are elected for the people, not personal feelings. Move forward; catch up with other small towns; attract businesses.

Do what it takes. If not, we can kiss this town goodbye. Make us a better town. We are right in the middle of the tourists.

Municipal Judge Anita Herndon stated that they appreciate to council’s support during the summer. She gave the September and the annual report. The court took in $127,002.68 For the year, a few dollars over the budgeted amount.

Police Chief Jesus Reyes gave the police report. The Tahoe that burned is at Womack Chevrolet in Castroville. They are trying to deal with the company and are waiting for a representative to come look at the vehicle.

Director of public works kevin persyn stated that we have had a visit from texas commission on environmental quality.

Someone filed a complaint against the city.

Nothing from the complaint was found; however, the City was written up for all the tires on site. The city has two box trucks.

1,000 Tires will fit in each box. The city has six to nine months to get rid of the tires (take pictures) . Although the inspector wrote the city up for sludge in the wrong place, it turns out that the city had a modification to the landfill permit that allowed dumping on the closed area of the landfill.

On the water complaint, the city was written up for tree limbs on the fence, chlorine rooms need refurbishing, new sidewalk needed at the park chlorine room. An air pack was received

from the fire department. Brush needs to be cleaned up. They are working on a burn for brush. The mosquito fogger has come in.

The men have fixed four leaks, done paving, two sewer calls, animal control, pot holes fixed. Persyn is replacing the insides of the commodes at the park. Someone will have to be tested on municial solid waste. Persyn will be tested on water & wastewater. If he passes, he will get a provisional “C” license.

Alvarado asked about fixing the entrances to driveways. Persyn stated that they will fix them when it gets drier. There were questions about where employees are filling vehicles up. Van pelt asked how Persyn feels about the job. He stated that it is fun.

Persyn stated that he has terminated one employee. He is trying to get certain persons to do certain jobs. He was asked about brush pickup and alleys. Persyn stated that he is going to discuss budget holes with the mayor and city secretary.

Betty Jo Harris, city secretary, gave all the financial reports. The general fund is in very good condition, as well as the systems fund.

The gas fund is not as healthy as the rest of the funds.

Landeros stated that they have heard back froml CTRA about recycling. (Cardboard).

Two letters on weedy lots (dogs) have been sent. Some property owners have requested mowing.

After some discussion about standby/on call time, it was noted that Hondo does eight hours strait time if a person is on call. If they go out, they get overtime. Steven Pena stated if an employee can do their own activities, that would be in compliance. There was no action.

There was a long discussion of ordinance 2013-12 about sexually oriented businesses.

They can not be kept out of town, but can be charged a $2,000.00 Permit fee, have no felony convictions and locations only in certain places. Van pelt thought they should do a study. Alvarado agreed with Van Pelt, table until the next meeting. Alvarado moved to table for future. Martinez asked what information the committee could find.

Alvarado withdrew the motion. On a motion

by Musquiz and second by Van Pelt, all five voted to table until more information is received.

On the networks contract-Pena drafted and Arnett changed some. Musquiz stated that Betty Jo Harris should forward the contract

to Steve Pena.On a motion by Musquiz and second by Alvarado, all five voted to table until the next meeting.

On the resolution 13-10, problems with chain of command, the Mayor asked the council to read the new manual fromTML. He also asked the council to allow the Mayor to be the chief administrator. This is especially important out of council chambers. (Supervising the police chief, director of public works and city secretary).

Musquiz stated that the mayor is doing a fine job. Their problem is with making decisions without asking the council. No problem with day to day. The mayor stated he worked with the budget.

On a motion by Musquiz and second by Alvarado, all five voted to table the question.

On the question about the garbage and landfill costs and whether to outsource the service, Nuckles asked if it would be profitable to outsource. On a motion by Nuckles and second by Van Pelt, all five voted to get Coleman and Horton to tell the council what the bottom-line figures really are.

On a motion by Van Pelt and second by Nuckles, all five voted to approve Resolution 13-12 (ambulance note with First State Bank of Uvalde). Note payments will continue to be $2,000. Per month.

On a motion by Alvarado and second by Musquiz, all five voted to approve the nomination of Danny Dean, John Rogers and Kim Laning for directors at the Uvalde County Appraisal District.

On a motion by Van Pelt and second by Martinez, all five voted to combine the residual funds left from the wastewater plant contruction and the systems reserve accounts into the systems interest & sinking fund (for note payments). The amounts are $2,114.73 And $12,249.08.

On a motion by Nuckles and second by Musquiz, all five voted to pay the bill ($487.89) To Newman Recency Group for lights for the wastewater plant.

On a motion by Alvarado and second by Van Pelt, all five voted to refund $100.00 to Maria D’spain because of the problems with the restrooms during their event. Musquiz said the city ought to notify renters to rent at their own risk. Persyn stated he will have them fixed by the end of the week.

On a motion by Alvarado and second by Musquiz, all five voted to adjourn at 9:22 p.m.

Nueces Canyon Board of Education - Regular Session Meeting October 21st, 2013 Members of the Nueces Canyon C.I.S.D. Board of Education met in regular session on October 21st, 2013. Diana DelaRosa, Board President, presided at the meeting.

The board meeting was called to order at 6: 30pm.

Tena Taylor gave the invocation.

Principal Luci Harmon reported Elementary enrollment of 162 and Junior High and High School enrollment of 131. In the report to the board, Mrs. Harmon reported, “LearnPads have been issued to the students and are in use in the classrooms. The teachers are helping each other and learning quickly.” Also reported was that five students volunteered to paint the West Side Park this week. Philip Carleton, Michael Pina, Reagan Luce, Ernest Sifuentes, and Sim Brown helped Ben Cox on this project and we are helping to plan future projects.

In other community involvement, the Co-Tran class will begin volunteering at the HeadStart program on Tuesdays and elementary students raised over $800 to help provide books to needy students and the classrooms. The elementary book fair was very successful. In addition, Band Boosters elected new officers and is in the process of raising money for new band uniforms. Also reported were upcoming events including: Band Area Marching Contest, ACT administration @ NCHS, Run for Your Life Halloween Run, PTO Fall Festival.

Luci Harmon also presented the Food

Services Report for the month saying, the sale of la carte items kicked off October 1st and we have had a very positive response.

Athletic Director Greg Voyles reported that we are now into the district part of our football schedule. Cross Country has been doing well. The times are improving from meet to meet. Girls Basketball practice has begun for the season.

In the Maintenance Report to the School Board Stephen Smith reported that roof leaks made evident with the recent rains were being repaired.

In the Transportation Report to the School Board Stephen Smith reported air conditioning repairs completed.

Mike Hicks gave the Tax Collections Report to the School Board including totals for both September and Year to Date.

In the consent agenda the board: • The board approved the minutes of the previous meeting.

• The board voted to accept and pay bills as presented.

• The board accepted the Budget/ Finance report as presented.

Several action items were considered by the School Board: • The board voted to approve a policy limiting class interruption’s per HB 5 • The board voted to accept the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas FIRST report. NCCISD passed the recent 2011-2012

evaluation with a rating of Superior Achievement.

The board went into Executive Session from 6:49pm until 8:45pm. Upon opening into Regular Session: • The board voted to remain in the 11-man football UIL alignment. The board discussed Informational items including Leadership Team times, school board training and Board Book alternatives.

The Meeting adjourned at 8:55pm. In attendance at the meeting were NC School Board members; Diana DelaRosa, Danny Irwin, Noreda Sifuentes, Charles E. Hunger, Ignacio Sanchez, Denise Rogers, and Paul Frizzell. Nueces Canyon Superintendent of Schools, Kristi Powers, as well as Principal, Luci Harmon, and Athletic Director Greg Voyles attended the meeting.

Attending and reporting on Tax Collections was Mike Hicks and on Maintenance and Transportation was Stephen Smith. Also present were; Billye Smith, Ben Carabajal and Tena Taylor.

The next board meeting was set for November 18th at 6:30pm. The Nueces Canyon Board of Education normally meets at the Administration Building in Barksdale, on the third Monday of each month at 6:30pm. Please call the District Business Office at 830-234-3514 or consult the school calendar at www.nccisd.net to verify meeting dates and times.

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Hill Country Herald Page 5

Successful Tailgating Party The Nueces Canyon Sports Boosters Tailgating Party was a HUGE success! Sports Boosters would like to thank everyone who entered! All of the entries were awesome!

Results were: ¡ 1st Place- Pre K ¡ 2nd Place-4th Grade ¡ 3rd Place-6th Grade

Sports Boosters President, Bambi Renfro commented, â&#x20AC;?Thanks again for coming out and showing your Panther Pride! â&#x20AC;Ś parents did an awesome job and the it was great to see all the kids so excited and full of spirit!

We were very pleased with the turn outâ&#x20AC;?.

Pictured tailgating awards Pre K; tailgating awards 4th Grade; tailgating awards 6th Grade

Veteranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Program

PTO Fall Festival

Nueces Canyon PTO will again be hosting a Fall Festival for Nueces Canyon children. This Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event will begin at 6:30pm, on Thursday, October 31st. The Fall Festival will be at the Elementary Campus in Camp Wood on the Tennis Courts. Come join us for the fun!

to be Held at Nueces Canyon JH/HS

on Monday, November 11 The Nueces Canyon Junior High / High School Veteranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day ceremony will be held on Monday, November 11th at 10:30 a.m. in the Bobby Wayne Hatley Gymnasium in Barksdale, Texas. Junior high and high school students are planning the program. NCCISD would like to invite all members of the Nueces Canyon area to attend this ceremony. There will be special seating for all veterans who attend.

If anyone has pictures of veterans, please bring them to the high school as soon as possible so we will have time to include them in the program.

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By Coach Greg Voyles

The Nueces Canyon Panthers hosted the Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hanis Cowboys last Friday. The Cowboys came out hitting on all cylinders, which proved to be too much for the Panthers. The Cowboys won 42-0. The Panthers will travel to Sabinal on Friday November 1, 2013, to take on the Yellow Jackets.

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Nathan Carleton offensive player of the week

Run For Your Life Halloween Bike Race and Joga-Thon continued from front page

Next up was the younger bike division. The race was never really in any doubt. Carli Luce got out to the early lead and held it to the end to finish with a winning time of 25:09. Her younger brother, Cash, did not disappoint the family either coming in at second place and a time of 25:20. Katy Karnes captured the bronze right behind with a time of 25:27. Sisters Trinity and Megan Harlow came in next. The raceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s youngest competitor, four-year-old Kylie Kramer sped through the course without

training wheels to finish in sixth place.

And Sarah Whipkey rounded out the action next.

The older bike riders completed the morningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s races. There were five racers who accepted the 6-mile challenge. Michael Contreras was the favored rider, and he did not disappoint zipping his 10-speed bike up and back down through the course for a time of 30:26 and a gold medal.

Edmund Winston was the dark-horse who came in second place with a time of 37:

Panther Junior High Gets Win

46. Right on Edmundâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tire tracks was fourth grader Andres Carabajal with a time of 37:53 and the bronze medal. Next up were fellow classmates Ryan Rodriguez and Jayci Karnes representing our only girl rider. They finished in 45:13 and 45:40 respectively. The NC Girls Athletics would like to thank the Nueces Canyon EMS for their assistance, Crown Mountain Ranch Rd. residence for the use of their road, as well the community and parents for all their help with recent fundraisers.

By Coach Greg Voyles

The Nueces Canyon Junior High football team traveled to Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hanis last Thursday to take on the Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hanis Colts. The Panthers came away with a very exciting win 36-30. The Panthers were down 22-14 at halftime. The Panthers showed great resilience, fought back and got the victory! Everybody on the team played well. The scoring from the Panthers came from Bradley Reed, Zavey Acosta, and Winston Walker. The Junior High will face the Yellow Jackets from Sabinal, Thursday October 31, 2013, in Nueces Canyon at 5:30pm.

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The Pride of Pantherland, the Nueces Canyon High School Band again represented our community well at Area Marching competition Saturday, October 26th, in San Antonio. The band was a finalist in the competition bringing home a 5th place trophy. Band Director Freddy Falcon is proud of the hard work and dedication of his band.

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Wednesday, October 30, 2013

SABINAL HAPPENINGS

by Billie Franklin

8-4

Methodist Church is located on the southwest corner of San Antonio Street and Fisher Avenue.

Last Sunday there was a stream of cars headed south of town from the church. Gerry and Janelle Shudde had invited the entire church to come down for hamburgers, and we did. The only thing hard for everyone was leaving because it was a delightful outing.

On Sunday this is a reminder that daylight savings ends, so get your beauty sleep and then come on to church.

WILSON PEST CONTROL SERVICES

5th Quarter

First Baptist will host 5th Quarter following the football against Nueces Canyon. All high school students are invited to pizza and a good time. Joe Redus, interum pastor for the youth can assure you that you will enjoy yourseves, so be sure to come.

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Many of the young people who have animals in the January Stock Show in Uvalde missed a valuable learning experience on how to show animals on Saturday at the rodeo arena at Horton Park. Those who did participate learned a lot, what to do with your animal, how to control what goes on in the arena, how to show confidence to the judges.

About 40 people took advantage of the lessons taught.

The barbeque plate dinner under the pavillion of Sabinal Veterans Memorial Park and provided by the Deans was very good, right down to dessert.

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The United States Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration set up a table under the parking lot of First State Bank in Uvalde on Saturday and accepted old medications for safe disposal. Running from 10 am to noon, by 10:45, they had received from about 10 people. I dropped some old medications that I had and will not use again and as soon as I was through and ready to drive off, another person had driven up with the same aim in mind.

Another safe way to dispose of medication is, if you have pets in your home, to throw the individual pills or liquid into the used litter box before place it in the waste can.

However, please don’t contaminate our water system by flushing or pouring into the drain.

Hudson Brotherhood is a local, nondenominational, fellowship of men and boys in the Sabinal area. They meet on the fourth Sunday of every month at 8 am for breakfast and a devotional. This month the meeting was held at First United Methodist.

There were 15 men and boys in attendance to hear Joe Brockman deliver his message to the men. It is open to all males in the community, all are welcome, and you will receive not only breakfast, but a blessing also.

Saturday, not Sunday

This Saturday the Sabinal Methodist Ladies are hosting a bazaar, spaghetti dinner, live and silent auctions, arts, crafts, baked goods, quilted items, plants and garden items, even a boat! It all begins at 9 am and will draw to a close at 4 pm. First United

Our Band

At the competition in San Antonio, our band was selected to be one of 4 bands to advance to State. All those hours practicing marching and playing instruments have paid off. Of course, with Mr. Sims at the helm, we can expect to see good things from these students. Congratulations.

The Sabinal 4-H Club, under the direction of Mrs. Miller, is having a bake sale in front of Neal’s One Stop on Saturday. Neal’s is located on the northeast corner of Center Street and Fisher Avenue (aka Highway 90).

Be sure and check out just what all kinds of goodies are to be had. Not sure of the time, but look for them Saturday morning.

EMS News

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October 28, 2013 Hard work does in fact pay off! The Sabinal Yellowjacket Band has earned a coveted spot in the UIL State Marching Contest, which is to be held at the Alamodome on Monday, November 4, 2013. The Yellowjacket Band hasn’t earned this honor since 2001, so this is an exciting opportunity for all of the students.

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Friday, November 1 the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be held from 8 am until 6:20 pm. At that time the Solumn Blessing will be held. Also the Solemnity of All Saints day will be held. All Souls Day Mass Intentions will be held November 2 at Mass.

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two rounds of competition, preliminaries and finals round. In the Preliminary round, all 1A bands will perform their show and wait for their rankings. The top group of bands will be announced as finalists.

Finalist bands will march in the second round of competition Monday evening.

The final results will be announced at the conclusion of the finals round.

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Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Hollimons one of area’s earliest families

Hill Country Herald Page 7

by Irene Van Winkle

Susie’s Ceramic Shop, located on an eight-acre tract, has stood along the place where the log house once stood. Susan Malinda Hollimon Bandera Highway since April 1, 1977, next to the family cemetery. and David Wharton were wed at that home.

The property is but a small remnant of the Hollimon spread, once The old log smokehouse was moved to the YO Ranch and restored, 1,600 acres when George Robert Hollimon (ca. 1820-1884) came where it remains. The cemetery is still owned by the Hollimon from Missouri to Kerr County sometime between 1851 and 1859, family. depending on the source.

A document dated 1930 shows that “Comrade James Holliman” was Part of the land had declared eligible included about 500 for membership in acres of the Kerrville the United Indian Schreiner Park, now War Veterans, owned by the city. Its given from the name had once been headquarters of a bone of contention the Captain James between families and H. Bradford governments.

Camp No. 14, George is reputed to be in San Antonio. the first wheat farmer in This was declared Kerr County. He was the since James had first person to make a served with Capt. purchase — two pounds Chas. Schreiner of coffee — from Company’s Charles A. Schreiner Mounted Rifles. when he opened his Susie’s parents store on Christmas Eve were Clergy in 1869.

Eugene (1902In 1841, George married 1969) and Bessie Phoebe (or “Phariba”) Freeman (1907Fincher (ca. 1824-1899) 2000), who had of North Carolina, while The old log smokehouse built by early settler George Hollimon (ca. 1820-1884) on his property, originally about 1,600 seven children: acres, was later moved out to the YO Ranch in Mountain Home and restored. Hollimon arrived in Kerr County in the 1850s, they lived in Owens and part of his land is now occupied by Kerrville Schreiner Park by the VA Hospital.

Edna “Grace” Creek, Osage County, (who was killed Mo., in a ceremony at 39 years old in performed by George McDaniel. Some records show her name also 1965) in an auto accident; Oren Eugene “Buddy,” Kenneth Wade as Periby and Pemby.

“Lefty,” Ima “Susie,” James Sidney “Jimmy,” Frederick Joseph Her parents were Levi (1796-1858) and Mary Willson Fincher. “Freddy” (who also died in car accident), and John Edgar “Holly.”

Phoebe’s siblings were Micama (McKamy), Elizabeth, William H. Grace was killed in a fatal two-vehicle crash. She had been married and Susan. George and Phoebe’s first four children were born in to C. C. Clower, who was driving the pickup and only received minor Missouri, and the rest in Kerr County: Joseph, William Levi, Nancy injuries. An occupant of the other car suffered non-fatal injuries.

Isabelle, George Robert (II), Martha, Louis, James H., John Nelson, Freddy, who repaired jukeboxes, pool tables and vending machines, Susan Melinda and Thomas Jefferson. died at Greenwood Forest.

Before entering Kerr County, the family had also been listed in “Everybody knew Freddie,” Susie said. “He was a Little League Burnet County in 1860. However, in 1857, he had deed to 1,476 Coach. He’d pick up a truck load of kids and take them up to the acres in or near Kerrville, from W.A. Van Alstyne “et. al.”, which River Inn in Hunt, and they’d go swimming. “ was recorded in 1865.

Susie said that one day in 1979 when Freddy was coming up Once, George Hollimon’s place stretched up to Flat Rock Lake on Junction Highway, a 14-year-old driver (with a hardship license the northern boundary, down around River Hill and beyond. she’d only had a few days) failed to stop and struck his vehicle. She Marriage unions by some of George and Phoebe’s offspring include was injured, but he died of an aneurysm two days later after coming Susan Malinda who wed David Wharton; W. L., who married Zilpha home from the hospital. He is buried in the Garden of Memories Corn; Isabelle, who wed W.T. Benson; Joseph, who married Deamia cemetery.

Delilah Johns; and Thomas, who wed Josie Nichols.

Buddy, Lefty and Clergy died of cancer; Bessie died of heart failure.

Having arrived here early on, Susie Hollimon Bauer said, the family Holly was a coach and a baseball player, and well known around is related to various area folks, including the earliest white man in schools in San Antonio. Of the siblings, now, just Susie, James and Kerr County, Joshua Brown. Among others, the Hollimons are also Holly are still alive. Susie only remembers her paternal grandmother kin to the Feller, Spears, Lowrance, Gibbons, Bishop and Wales Susan, but grandfather Jim had already passed away. “I only knew families.

Susie when she was sick, but my mother told me that Susie used to Military pay records in 1864 show that George served as a private help families of VA patients all the time, renting them rooms and in the 3rd Frontier District commanded by J. D. McAdoo. He was feeding them.” Bessie worked at the Kerrville State Hospital as a enlisted by J. M. Starkey, and his pay was $20 for 10 days. nurse’s aide, and her father was a gardener at the VA Hospital.

George’s son, James (1857-1933), is Susie’s grandfather, who Susie said that the naming of the park became a public firestorm, was also a farmer. He was married twice, first to Derinda “Pinky” dragging on from 1989 until 1995, until family health issues Zumwalt (b. 1864), who Ron Girard said was the granddaughter of prevailed. The story goes back to 1934, but here’s some background Captain “Black Adam” Zumwalt. Adam’s wife, Jane Kent, was the from Susie’s perspective. In 1989, as part of the Texas Bicentennial sister of Alamo hero Andrew Kent. Derinda’s parents were Adam observations, a local request was made to rename the park, adding and Jane’s son, Thomas Bowen and Elsey Mae Billings Zumwalt. the Schreiner name, and the request was granted in August.

James and Derinda had four children between 1880 and 1889: James “No one knew of the name change until April, 1990, when a Louis, Lilly Mae, Della Flora and Rosy. Apparently, Derinda died in newspaper story came out,” Susie said. She has a large collection of Roswell, N.M. paperwork related to the series of events.

James’s second wife was Susan Izala (also spelled Isora) Lawson In 1990, a title search was performed showing that the 500 acres (1867-1956). It is unclear when he married Susan, but it was not had been deeded on March 17, 1934 by Hollimon heirs to Charles long after he and Derinda split up.

Schreiner Co. in order to fulfill a $5,000 debt. By April 18, the Susan was listed in the 1910 census with James, plus six children Schreiner Co. deeded the 500 acres to James Theron Williams for in their household at that time: daughter Willie (then 17 years old), more than $8,000 paid in cash an assumption of a $4,000 note Ernest, George Maxwell, Jesse, Clergy (1902-1969) — who is payable to the Federal Land Bank of Houston.

Susie’s father — and Robert, 4 years old. The seventh, and oldest On Dec. 8, 1934, James Williams and his wife sold the 500 acres to child from that marriage, Olivia (b. 1890), must have moved on.

W. G. Garrett, Jr. for $14,497, partially paid in cash. That same day, Susie may have been named for James’s wife, or for her maternal W.G. Garrett, Jr. “conveyed” the 500 acres to the City of Kerrville grandmother, who was also a Susan, sometimes called “Tishie.” for $7,500. Two days later, the City of Kerrville conveyed the Now, Susie herself has a granddaughter with the same name. property to the State of Texas.

James’ brother Joseph and his wife Deamia had left Kerr County In May, 1990, then-mayor of Kerrville Leonard Holloway wrote to sometime after their wedding in 1871, moving to Fayette County, Governor Bill Clements regarding changing the park’s name, and where many of her relatives lived. It appears they returned, however, that “it was apparent there was significant public sentiment toward possibly around in 1880. In 1904, Joseph, Deamia, and their assorted reconsidering the name change.” relations — 11 all told, including some of the Johns and Hyatt He explained that the city held a referendum, and reported the families — moved by wagon train to Roswell, N.M. Bill Johns results — 206 votes for approving the name change, and 1,517 apparently drove a wagon for a family named Love in exchange for against. Holloway urged that the Parks and Wildlife Commission food. However, the family narrative said that since Mrs. Love didn’t hold a hearing to reconsider the matter. cook enough to satisfy Bill, he would “bum” food from his Aunt The following month, Holloway received a letter from Chuck Nash, Deamia. Their departure from Kerr County was memorable. chairman of TPW, acknowledging his request, while also saying that “Joe and Deamia were to ride in a buggy, pulled by two frisky horses the Schreiners had contributed much to the community. He added, fresh in from the pasture, when the horses were spooked. Deamia, “It is my opinion that the Commission will utilize the new name at who was just getting into the buggy, was thrown backwards; she sat least two years before considering another change.” on her son John’s violin, breaking it. That took care of the music Susie said she had placed a small form in newspapers for people to they had planned for the trip. Deamia was so perturbed after the respond on how they wanted to vote on the protest. She still has two violin incident that she pulled her bonnet down and marched on bags full of supportive responses. out of Kerrville, leading the parade with May Johns and Fronia in “You’d be surprised at some of the people who wrote to me, but a lot tow. Fronia was very embarrassed knowing that her boyfriend was of them didn’t want their names mentioned in public,” Susie said. watching.”

As late as 1995, she was still trying to plead her cause, even writing Four hundred miles and three weeks of travel meant putting up fresh to Ross Perot, among others, but the decision was never reversed. It tents daily, digging ditches around them to keep out the rain, and is now called Kerrville Schreiner Park. cooking in dutch ovens over camp fires. When Deamia saw that her “We’ve given (or sold) so much land out there, including land for niece Vernal May had shortened her dresses for the trip, Deamia the high bridge by the park, for highway easements ... all for the scolded her saying, “You get busy and let the hems down on your ‘betterment of the community.’” dresses. You’re not going to be showing the seat of your drawers all Going back to her earlier youth, she talked about the famous — or the way to New Mexico.” infamous — 1932 flood.

William Levi and Zilphia married in 1866, and also had headed for Susie said her mother, Bessie, was pregnant with her at the time.

New Mexico by wagon, along with other family members.

“My mother told me about what happened that July,” Susie said.

Descendant Alan Bolton wrote that they homesteaded up to 200 “She said that the family lived on Memorial Highway where the acres, and co-owned the first irrigation ditch, named for Texas. grocery store and Mexican cafe are. All my mother found after the “They lived in dugouts, as there was no lumber with which to build flood was a sewing-machine top and a frying pan.” homes. They soon started a freight line from Roswell to Santa Fe, Susie said that a truck had been sent from the VA Hospital to evacuate bringing needed supplies plus lumber to build homes. In 1866, (they) residents, as the Guadalupe River surged and crested in the northeast sold their 200 acres to the famous Lincoln County Sheriff, Patrick part of town on its tempestuous journey from West Kerr County.

F. Garrett...” The Hollimons — who’ve spelled their surname with When Tivy High School burned in 1942, Susie said she remembered three O’s, two O’s and an I, and an O, and I and an A — are all going to school at local churches. She also recalled fun activities. “I related, according to Susie Hollimon Bauer. “The spellings got remember we used to go roller skating in Ingram on Friday nights. changed ’cause people wrote them down wrong, but we’re really She married Edison “Eddie” Bauer at the Zion Lutheran Church in all related.” The old Hollimon cemetery, according to a family 1950, a year before she graduated from Tivy High School, and two narrative, is a landmark on private land, just off Hwy. 173, a few years after Eddie. hundred yards from the Guadalupe River. There were 19 relatives They moved to West Texas’ Midland-Odessa area where he had a buried there between 1871-1975, including George and Phoebe, and heating/air conditioning business for 40 years. two infants. There are a handful of Fellers and Eatons there, too.

They have three daughters: Catherine Leary of Austin, who has a “The old Hollimon log home, which was about 100 yards northwest, son John; Barbara Gayle Bruton, (whose daughter is Laura Suann) which is now the Bandera Hwy. 173, is between the cemetery and of Kerrville, and Cynthia Ann Oldenburg of Austin.

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Two Men and Their Contrasting Views Two men with contrasting views about how to discipline their children were talking one day. The first man was raised by parents who followed the principles of Dr. Benjamin Spock.

They were very permissive and rewarded their children for every little thing that they could. He felt that he should try the same approach but he was not having the same success that his parents had.

The second man believed that the Bible was correct when it said, “Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; the rod of correction will drive it far from him.” (Proverbs 22:15). He explained to the first man how the permissive principles of Dr. Spock influenced two generations of society both here and in many other countries. It was this ‘don’t-spank-your-child’ philosophy that changed the attitude of those two generations and has lead to the narcissist, give-me-give-me, irresponsible behavior that is so rampant today. In the years since Dr. Spock published his first book (1946) juvenile delinquency has sky rocketed and disrespect for authority has also.

The first man feels that spanking is “cruel and unusual punishment” and has no place in proper child rearing. He admits that his children are often disrespectful of others and they are rebellious and self-centered to some extent. He has tried to reward their good behavior but has no clue as to how to handle their bad behavior. His children constantly expect to be rewarded or to get their way whenever they feel like it.

When they are denied they fly into a rage or begin to destroy whatever is close at hand.

The second man explains that spanking is not a punishment but a training tool. Applied properly it teaches children that bad actions have painful consequences. For five generations

before the Dr. Spock books began American children were trained by spanking with wonderful results. The founding fathers followed the Bible principle, “He who spares his rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him promptly.”

(Proverbs 13:24). Children were trained this way at home and in the schools. Their generations were respectful, obedient, patient and mindful of the feelings of others. Spanking was administered while the spanker was calm and the spanking was a very methodical form of discipline. It worked well because it was very businesslike.

Parents and children today have lost that valuable tool of spanking because of political correctness and the misguided ideas of social services workers. Spanking instills respect and rational thinking in children that are trained by it. Like the Bible says, “All discipline for the moment seems not to be joyful, but sorrowful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness.”

(Hebrews 12:11; NASB). Spanking has been an effective training tool for all generations that have lived from the time of the writing of the Proverbs until the writings of Dr. Spock.

These last two generations have shown how wise God’s instruction really is! We need to get back to obeying God and reap the benefits for ourselves and our children. “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6).

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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.

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Wednesday, October 30, 2013

GRANNY’S KITCHEN BACK TO BASICS…HOMEMADE HALLOWEEN

By Elaine Padgett Carnegie

While you may not want to hand out homemade treats to every child who comes knocking at your front door on All Hallows Eve, it might be fun to make some traditional treats for neighbors and close friends who would also enjoy them. The first idea is super easy, spooky and relatively healthful considering all of the pure sugar treats that make their way into kids’ tummies on Halloween night.

“A grandmother pretends she doesn’t know who you are on Halloween.” -- Erma Bombeck

Spooky Hands

Food service gloves, vinyl and powder-free Popcorn Candy corn Yarn, string or ribbon Open glove and put two or three pieces or candy corn each finger tip. Fill the glove with popcorn and tie shut.

These look great piled in a basket and the combination of candy corn and popcorn tastes an awfully lot like a popcorn ball.

Popcorn Balls

There are lots of recipes to make popcorn balls, but I always think of two basic methods. One is to make homemade syrup to coat the corn and the other is to use melted marshmallows to provide the sticky goo needed to form the popcorn into a ball. Peanut butter is often a welcomed addition to add a bit of protein to the mix. The following recipe requires a candy thermometer so they require a watchful eye. The flavor captures the essence of the popcorn balls of my youth. Mmmm!

2 cups sugar 1 1/3 cups water 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1 teaspoon white vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 20 cups popped corn In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, water, syrup, vinegar and salt. Cook over high heat until mixture reaches 255 degrees on a candy thermometer. Stir in vanilla. Pour over popped corn, tossing to coat. When mixture is cool enough to handle, press popcorn into baseball-sized balls. Cool completely on waxed paper and wrap in plastic wrap. Recipe note: It helps to spray your hands with non-stick cooking spray when forming the balls.

Peanut Butter Popcorn Balls

The following recipe adds peanut butter to the syrup for a protein and flavor boost. No candy thermometer is necessary and the results are great.

1 cup brown sugar 2/3 cup white corn syrup 1/4 cup butter 1 cup peanut butter 20 cups popped popcorn Combine brown sugar, corn syrup and butter in a large saucepan; cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a rolling boil. Remove saucepan from heat; stir in peanut butter until mixture is smooth. Place popcorn in a large boil. Pour peanut butter mixture over popcorn; toss until evenly coated. Form into 3-inch balls using buttered hands.

Place on waxed paper and dry until set. Wrap in plastic wrap to store.

Marshmallow Popcorn Balls

The following recipe is the easiest of the three. Melt those marshmallows and have a go at making

these family-friendly treats.

1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 cup unpopped popcorn 6 tablespoons butter 5 cups miniature marshmallows Add vegetable oil to a 4-quart saucepan. Heat over high heat. When oil is hot, add popping corn.

Keep pan moving constantly. When corn stops popping, remove from heat. Put popcorn in a greased bowl or pan. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir in marshmallows and cook until melted, stirring constantly. Pour marshmallow mixture over popcorn and mix with spoon to coat evenly. Let mixture cool slightly. Spray your hands with non-stick cooking spray and form popcorn into 8 balls.

Cookie Pizza

Top this sweet pizza any way you like, Halloween-style.

1 roll (16.5 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated sugar cookies, 1⁄2 cup creamy peanut butter, 1 cup candy corn, 1⁄2 cup chocolate chips or raisins, 1⁄4 cup vanilla ready-to-spread frosting (from 1-lb can) Heat oven to 350°F. Line 12-inch pizza pan with foil; grease foil with shortening.

Cut cookie dough into 1/4-inch-thick slices; arrange in pan. With floured fingers, press slices to form crust. 2 Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until deep golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. 3 Use foil to lift crust from pan.

Carefully remove foil from crust; place crust on serving platter or tray. Spread peanut butter over crust. Sprinkle candy corn and raisins evenly over top. 4 In small microwavable bowl, microwave frosting on High 10 to 15 seconds or until thin and drizzling consistency. Drizzle frosting over cookie pizza. Cut into wedges or squares.

Spooky Eyeballs (taste like peanut butter cups)

1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter, 1/2 cup butter, softened, 2 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar, Sifted, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, 12 ounces white chocolate, chopped, 2 tablespoons shortening, 2 drops blue food coloring, 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips, red food coloring (optional) Beat the peanut butter and butter with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in the sugar and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Roll chilled dough into small, eyeball-sized balls and place on 2 baking sheets lined with wax paper. Refrigerate for another 30 minutes.

Melt the white chocolate and shortening in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each melting, for 1 to 3 minutes (depending on your microwave). Do not overheat or chocolate will scorch. Dip each eyeball into the white chocolate and transfer to the waxed paper until the chocolate has set. You can chill them in the refrigerator. Stir a few drops of blue food coloring into the remaining melted white chocolate. Make a round “iris” on the top of the cooled eyeball and press a mini chocolate chip in the center for a “pupil.” For an extra spooky bloodshot eyeballs take a toothpick dipped in red food coloring and make squiggly lines on the eye.

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Hill Country Herald Page 11

RESTLESS SPIRITS IN SAN MARCOS, TX

By Elaine Padgett Carnegie

I always say you can find anything on the internet and I was searching for a ghost story for our Halloween Edition. I certainly found it. Here is a true story, embellished with artistic license in the spirit of the holiday. Enjoy!

Coronal Institute, in San Marcos, was founded in 1868. It was a private, coeducational school and offered military training to boys.

On June 26, 1875, the school changed hands and was purchased by the Methodist Episcopal Church. The school, chartered in 1879, reached its peak of development in 1900 and in 1903 the school constructed a dormitory for boys. It is this dormitory that is the subject of our story today, the infamous Pike House.

As WWI began in 1917 the United States government used the facilities as a barracks and training ground. After the war it again became a Military Academy for boys. In the 1930’s the boys’ dormitory became a hospital known as Old Soldier and Sailors Memorial Hospital. In 1956, the house was converted to a dormitory for the San Marcos Baptist Academy. It sat alone and forsaken for a few short years before it received it’s now famous name when it was acquired by Pi Kappa Alpha in 1968 and turned in to a fraternity house for 40 years.

It was during this period of time the legends and stories began.

Utilized as a hospital for War soldiers and later, in part, an insane asylum run by a doctor who performed strange experiments on the patients. There is another story recounted of a fire that broke out during the years it was a boys dorm and the children who died as a result of it. There is no real documentation to prove many of these things, however, the ghosts that roamed the halls of Pike House did not need proof of their existence.

Local legends claim that a group of pledges had been killed there during an initiation. The “Brothers” wrote about the incidents in their pledge books, burned them and nailed them to the wall…Burned remnants of pledge books are supposedly nailed to the walls, along with bloody splatters and bloodied handprints adorning the walls.

Crime scene tape was left there as well. No reason exists for the deaths and there are virtually no details of what happened that stark fall night in the early 70’s. No one ever stayed in the house again! It remained abandoned until it burned, the ghosts left alone to their business!

In the wide halls and the sweeping verandas left behind in photographic evidence you can almost see the restless spirits of the past, however, they do not roam those halls today, for in 2006 the Pike House fell victim to an arsonist who could give no reason for his action…

We do however, have the examination of an investigative team that explored the old mansion shortly before it was forever gone! Here is their story!

“This place was DARK––very, very dark, and very creepy. We went through a doorway on the left, and found ourselves in a big, dim room with a collapsing ceiling. First thing I notice was the fraternity crest on one wall, and the faded Pi Kappa Alpha symbols on another. We were pretty excited to find that part of the legend to be true. As we went from room to room our excitement grew. Lo and behold, we saw many faded smears and handprints

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In a kitchenette we found the words “I’m Sorry” scrawled below a skull, and in an adjoining room, the wall was decorated with splatters and smeared handprints accompanied by the message “Help Me.” Then, in a hallway we discovered a Ouija board hand-drawn on a built-in shelf!

So we exited the house and went backside out into the stifling heat. We were still pretty giddy and exhilarated from our jaunt into the place when we ducked under the porch to check out the space underneath. We turned a corner and were stopped dead by what we saw. There, under the porch, was what looked like part of the basement (we could see a door leading back into the place) and ––there were the BURNED PLEDGE BOOKS nailed to a wooden beam! We couldn’t really believe that they actually existed! You could tell they had been there for a very long time. It was really cold under the porch, and the hairs on the back of our necks were on end. There was such a strange, creepy vibe under there. We just stood there staring in awe at the books for a few more minutes, soaking them in before emerging back at into the sunlight.”

And in the dark, the crazy old place burned like a matchbook… almost like it was ready to be gone. If the ghosts remain they walk the parched ground of a dry, vacant lot in a suburban neighborhood in San Marcos, TX. Maybe they were put to rest as their haunting place left this world, maybe they were not… There will always be things that cannot be understood or explained…Happy Halloween!

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The Hoffman Home (also known as Black Hawk Ranch) is a log house trimmed in stone. Upon entering the gate, enjoy the landscaped yard on the way to the house.

This house features a separate guest area and a trophy room. We will know where to find the guys!

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The Jones house is in a relaxing setting on the banks of the Frio River. This rock home has an awesome deck overlooking the Frio River with spectacular views of the surrounding hills.

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Red top Cane 5x5.5 round bales 1450lbs $60.00. Triticale square bales $ 5.00 South Texas Raised Alfalfa in the barn $9.00 CASH ONLY, NO CHECKS, CASH ONLY. 210-216-0193 Located near Pearsall.

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One bedroom one bath house for rent 170 Pecan Dr. Leakey TX For more information call Melissa at 830-279-3219

Storage/Shop 35x40, 110, 220 and 3 phase elec., In town-Leakey, $250/month.

Call 830-232-5656 or 830-232-5290

FOR RENT- MINI STORAGE $30

FOR RENT: 2 bedroom furnished AND UP!! 830-232-5656 or 830-232-5290 or non-furnished cabin near the Concan/Frio River for rent, includes cable and water. Electric STORAGE FOR RENT metered separately. $650 8X10 $40 * 10X12 $50 ASK ABOUT Call for info 877-671-9527 OUR DISCOUNTS!! Call 830.232.4091 Home for Lease fully furnished On the Frio, Gated Community 3bdrm 2.5 baths Great Room, Kitchen w/Ice Machine 1 car garage included 1st and last months lease at signing of lease $1400 utilities included 713-854-2507

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FOR RENTTri-Plex 2 Bdrm 1 bath, Centrally located, $450 per month with $450 Deposit.

Call 830-591-3479 2B/1B Duplex For Rent New Floors! Has Fridge, Washer and Dryer and Dishwasher. $200 deposit, First and Last months rent. $450 per month

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Properties 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 in the Tierra Linda Subdivision, Con Can. Prime residential building site for only $50,000.

NEW LISTING 5 Acres on the river in Rancho Real.

Electricity and septic tank in place. Beautiful building site on the river. $130,000.

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.

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

Dub Suttle – Broker Kathy Suttle – Broker Michael Rushing – Associate Carrie Chisum – Associate Fred McNiel - Associate 1260 S US Hwy 83, Leakey, Tx. 1/2 mile south of Leakey city limits on US Hwy 83 830-232-5242 www.SuttleandCompany.com

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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,

Welcome to First State Bank of Uvalde’s New Website!

Dear First State Bank Customer, We are pleased to introduce you to our recently redesigned First State Bank website.

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.

We are proud to bring you this service and sincerely hope you use it and enjoy it.

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amazing views. $300,000.

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!

50 acres, with Frio River, Bluff Creek , home and cabin, springs! REDUCED $549,000.

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www.frioriverproperties.com dickie@frioriverproperties.com 830.279.5973 830.988.FRIO (3746) Land & Ranch Realty, LLC Office located 1/2 mile east of the Frio River on Texas 127 in Concan, Texas

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