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Current Weekly News for Leakey, Camp Wood, Sabinal, Utopia and Surrounding Areas Vol. 7 No. 40
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THINK PINK-OCTOBER BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
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REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT ............................ Page 4
INCH AND FEET FOLKS ............................ Page 7
October 4, 2017
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You probably know by now that I believe that how and where you give your money is just as important as giving it! If you throw it away in some scammy charity you might as well have burned it in the back-yard fire pit! October is Breast Cancer Awareness month; the issue is once again on the hearts and minds of many. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women and is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One way to help fight this devastating
disease is to contribute to charities that focus on the research, prevention and treatment of breast cancer. But with the large number of organizations with similar names devoted to the cause, how do you know which ones are the best? The first thing you should do when considering donating is to check with charity watchdog groups that evaluate how well each organization spends the money it receives from contributors. Two of the biggest charity watchdogs are Charity Watch and Charity Navigator. Both groups evaluate thousands of charities and non-profit organizations by looking at financial statements, tax reports, program expenses and fundraising costs. When giving to a charity it is important to consider three things, according
to Charity Navigator CEO Michael Thatcher: Be clear on your motivation for giving and focus on where you want to make an impact, check the financial health and accountability of the organization, and check for signs of results. In terms of breast cancer, consider whether you want your money to go for research and finding a cure, support services for cancer patients, helping support families or education and public awareness, Thatcher said. Charity Watch: Top breast cancer charities The American Institute of Philanthropy’s Charity Watch cites 12 organizations as the top-rated cancer charities and of those there are three on the list that focus specifically on breast cancer prevention and research: Breast Cancer Research Foundation
-Mission: To prevent and cure breast cancer by advancing the world’s most promising research. Rating: A+ Program percentage (percentage of its cash budget it spends on programs relative to overhead): 90% Cost to raise $100 (How many dollars a charity spends on fundraising to raise each $100 of contributions): $7 National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund -Mission: To end breast cancer; has set a deadline to know how to end breast cancer by January 1, 2020. Rating: A Program percentage: 83% Cost to raise $100: $13 Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (formerly Breast Cancer Fund) -Mission: Working to prevent breast cancer by eliminating exposure to toxic chemicals and radiation linked to the disease. Rating: A- Program percentage: 77% continued page 4
Real County Commissioners Set to Appoint Another Elected Official by Julie Becker
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Real County Commissioners held their end of the fiscal year meeting on Thursday, September 28, 2017. Commissioners agreed to address the appointment of a County/District Clerk to fill the position left vacant by the resignation of the current appointed Clerk, Jennifer Manchester at a scheduled meeting on October 5th, 2017 at 9 a.m.. Manchester has
held the position since January 1, 2017 following the retirement of Bella Rubio. Commissioners appointed Manchester to fill the position until the next election. The next election will be open for applicants in November 2017, Primary March of 2018, Election Day November 2018, Oath of Office January 1, 2019. There were two applicants for the posi-
tion, Deputy Clerk D’Ann Green, who is currently employed by the County/District Clerk’s office and Lana Carr who is currently employed by the Real County Attorney’s Office. Commissioners requested more time to seek applicants. Real County now has 3 Elected Official positions held by appointees, (County/ District Clerk, Constable and Sheriff).
2017 LEAKEY ISD HOMECOMING ............................ Page 11
In other business Commissioners voted to approve the purchase of a tractor and elbow shredder. They also approved the consolidation of Voting Precincts for the 2017 Constitutional Amendment Election. Commissioners will hold 2 meetings per month, so if you have a concern you now have two times per month to voice those concerns.
by Kim Kerr
Leakey High school honored their homecoming court, Friday, Sept. 22nd at Eagle Stadium. Senior Homecoming Queen was Kaitlyn Wilson and Homecoming King was Damian Gonzalez. Junior Princess was Heidi Hubbard and Junior Prince was Taylor Pannell. Sophomore Duke and Duchess were Jack Moorshead and Rylee Stewart. Freshman Duke and Duchess were Mike Downum and Emma Albarado.
REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WANTED PERSONS AND FUGITIVES ............................. Page 3
SWART TO EXPAND SERVICES FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES ............................ Page 9
INDEX Legals/Jail Register ... . Page 3Community News ......... Page 4-7 Feature Story ............... Page 8-9 Obituaries ...................... Page 10 Classifieds ..................... Page 14
Today’s Weather
High: 78° Low: 66°
Homecoming Queen was Kaitlyn Wilson and Homecoming King was Damian Gonzalez
Junior Princess was Heidi Hubbard and Junior Prince was Taylor Pannell
D’Hanis First Annual Joe Finger Youth Benefit On Friday, October 13, the First Annual Joe Finger Youth Benefit will be held. From 5 p.m. until the wee hours of Saturday, there will be a spooky “Down Under” for the kids with a haunted house, games, movies, refreshments, and treats (no tricks necessary). A live auction with guns, barbeque pits, Concan rentals, picnic tables, benches, and hunts are just some of the items. Food booths, t-shirts, Koozies, a silent auction are all waiting. In addition, there will be
a street dance at D’Hanis Outback. Live music will be provided by Keith Lutz and Friends, Preston Coly, Shane Greenville, and Jamie Lin Wilson’s band. When Joe Finger passed away recently, what he wanted was to have a big party to celebrate his life. This party is to be a fundraiser to benefit the youth of Medina County. Donations are welcome, auction items are also welcome. Contacts are The Country Mart at 830-363-7286, Linda
by Billie Franklin
Finger at 210-912-0940, Kristina Finger at 210-912-5252, Judy Smoot at 830-741-0942, Marie Hepline at 210-857-9391, Kim Heyen at 830931-5032, and Tammy Crowsey at 830-279-9579. To mail a donation the address is P O Box 737, D’Hanis, TX 78850. Children 14 and under are admitted free. Persons over 14 are charged $10 each. All of the proceeds, 100%, will be used to benefit the youth of Medina County.