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IS IT TIME TO DEMAND OVERSIGHT FOR POA’S? ............................ Page 2

Ranch Heritage Day: Free Family Fun at Hill Country State Natural Area, Texas ............................ Page 9

LETTER TO THE EDITOR ............................ Page 3

Texas Game Warden Field Notes ............................ Page 7

THE REAL COUNTY DISTRICT/ COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2014 FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION PURPOSES.

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

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REAL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS APPROVE BUDGET

by Julie Becker

Real County Commissioners held their monthly meeting Monday, September 8, 2014, at 9 am in the Real County Courthouse, Leakey, Texas. Members of the County commissioners Court present were Real County Judge Gary Merritt, Commissioners Gene Buckner, Joe Connell, Manuel Rubio and Real County attorney Bobby Jack Rushing. Commissioner Bryan Shackelford was absent.

Real County commissioners voted unanimously to adopt the budget for 2014–2015 year. They also adopted a .5288 tax rate for the 2014 year. The 2014 budget is in close alignment with the previous year with only a few minor changes and the bottom-line figures stay closely the same. To highlight a few of the budget items I will quickly list them, but if you would like to review the budget in its entirety, it is available at the Real County Judges office or at the Hill Country Herald office. In the County Judges office, the judge’s secretary salary took a slight increase from 26,956 to 28,833; the District Attorney’s Office stayed relatively the same; the district and county clerk’s office saw

only slight increases in salaries; Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 & 2 stayed relatively the same; Justice of the Peace 3 & 4 stayed relatively the same with only slight increases in salaries; the County Attorney’s budget did see a substantial increase in salaries partly based on the state supplement to the county attorney for $23,333.33 and the county portion of his salary $31,692.07; Real County Treasurer’s office budget increased slightly on salaries; Real County Tax Assessor collector budget stayed approximately the same, with a request from the County tax assessor collector to increase the Deputy Tax assessor collector salary to bring it in line with other County salaries but instead was given a 3% cost-of-living raise; County Extension Agent stayed relatively the same in their budget; building maintenance fund state relatively the same; jail expense increased substantially due to out of County holding costs throughout the year, the actual jail expenses for 2013 totaled $94,401.57, Commissioners adopted a 2014 budget amount of $170 8250.00; Veteran Service Officer and Emergency Management stayed relatively

the same with only increases in travel and lodging, emergency management radio tower fees increased from $4,000 to $6,000 for the year of 2014; Constable Precinct 1 & 2 salary stayed the same as well as most of the budget; Constable Precinct 3 & 4 budget stayed the same with only slight increases due to lodging an education; Real County Sheriff’s Department budget stayed approximately the same but did see a request from the current Sheriff James Brice for an additional fourth deputy at a salary of $25,410.14 including Social Security, retirement and insurance which would bring the total to $36,071.61 however in looking at the documentation I do not believe the extra deputy was granted by the Real County Commissioners; Indigent Care for Real County increased substantially in their budgeted figures for 2014 actual expenditures for 2013 were $440 4467.28 , Commissioners adopted a budget for 2014 with a total of $190 2086.75; Real County nutrition center budget for 2014 increase slightly based on utility increases and a capital outlay of a vehicle purchase budgeted for 2014; continued page 2

MEMBERS OF CADDEL-SMITH CHAPTER, DAUGHTERS OF THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS, WELCOME NEW MEMBERS submitted by Karen Collins

Members of the Caddel-Smith Chapter, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, met at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 11, 2014, in the McNelly Room at the First State Bank in Uvalde with 25 members and one guest present, with the program being an induction of new members. President Judy Burleson, Chaplain Cheryl Ratcliff, and Registrar Mary Dale Brewer officially welcomed Virginia Davis, Dianne McHugh, and Sandra Martin and presented them with Texas flags and membership books. New members not present for the ceremony were Kayla Heffington, Courtney McFadin, Mary Meuth, Mary Murphy, and Clare Pittman.

The Minutes of the May 29th meeting were read by Secretary Karen Collins and Treasurer Ernestine Carson gave the financial report. Mrs. Carson stated that our chapter has 108 active members and two emeritus members.

Mrs. Burleson read correspondence from several members and read an invitation from the Presidio La Bahia Chapter to a historic unveiling at the Fannin Monument on October 19th. President Burleson announced that a District VII Workshop will be held in Corpus on October 18th, and the State

Pictured are new members Sandra Martin, Virginia Davis, and Dianne McHugh, and DRT president Judy Burleson. Seated are Chaplain Cheryl Ratcliff and Registrar Mary Dale Brewer

Convention will be held on May 14-16 in San Antonio.

First Vice President Jakelynn Crawford reported that the next meeting will be on October 9, 2014, at the Real County Historical Museum in Leakey, Texas. Following a tour of the museum with guides Pat Burrier and Kathy Brooks, the group will walk through the Floral Cemetery and then have lunch at the Mill Creek Café.

Kay Anderson reported that the seventh grade essay topic for this year would be The Legend of Jim Bowie, and the fourth grade topic would be The Runaway Scrape. She also reported that new yearbooks were being distributed.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:40, at which time the members enjoyed lunch and a time of visiting at Los Alamos.

Members present were Kay Anderson, Mary Dale Brewer, Judy Burleson, Pat Burrier, Bea Carmichael, Ernestine Carson, Karen Collins, Jakelynn Crawford, Billie Jean Davis, Virginia Davis, Jo Ann Eanes, Patsy Edwards, Roberta Himebrook, Francis Karasek, Patsy Keelin, Dorothy Martin, Sandra Martin, Dianne McHugh, Malydaln Mitchell, Billie Nast, Gail Nichols, Cheryl Ratcliff, Clarice Satel, Sharon Tweedy, and Jane Van Hoozer. Guest attending was Edith Hellums.

The next DRT Honor Day will be on October 2nd, and is in recognition of the Texas Revolution activities in Gonzales.

Leakey ISD Board Awards Bids For Site Work and Building Structure

by Julie Becker

Leakey ISD Board of Trustees held their Regular meeting on September 15 at 6:30 pm in the Leaky ISD cafeteria. Following the Pledge of Allegiance led by Leakey FFA members, Trustees approved the consent agenda which carried minutes from the August 25 and September 8 special called meeting, payment of bills and invoices and approval of the SHAC committee members for 2014-2015.

First on the agenda was the Gym A/C review update and possible action. Local contractor, Mike Hurley, appeared and spoke to the Board regarding the sevenmonth delay which occurred from April of this year. Hurley expressed his concern for the time-frame also but assured the Trustees the work was coming to an end, as of October 15, 2014. Local contractors

Will Bourland and Ben Unke were also present to reassure the Board that the roof issue which was discovered during the insulation installation (for the board members, LOL) has been addressed and rectified. Dr. Barbara Skipper, Interim Superintendent thanked the local contractors for their swift response when the roof issue was discovered. Hurley discussed the outstanding invoices and explained that they were to purchase duct work that would be completed in October. One invoice was for $7386 and the other was for $5060 with those totals being subtracted from the available balance, it left a total of $7021 in the account. The revenue generated for this project came from $33,000 Peterson grant and $25,000 LCRA grant along

The Spirit of ‘45 Jose “Joe” Ramirez was born at home in Hondo and went to school through the sixth grade. He met his future wife, Margareta Ramos, while at school.

After that, he went to work under his dad, Cruz Ramirez, on a farm. When times got tough, they traveled all over the state picking cotton, and went wherever they could find work. He went to work on the Hondo Air Base at the age of 16 as a carpenters helper, from 1941 to 1942. He got his basic training in the U S Army at Kessler Field in Biloxi, Mississippi, which included grenade training as well as rife useage. He served in the Army from 1943 to 1945 in Europe, Belgium, France, Germany, and England.

Following his service, he got married

with the Leakey Youth Association donations of $8695.76. On a motion from Trustee Joel Pigg and seconded by Trustee Jerry Bates to pay both invoices from Mike Hurley, the motion passed 7-0.

Next on the agenda was the construction update from Frank Johnston and Dr. Skipper. Trustees spent some time reviewing the latest drawings. Dr. Skipper informed the Trustees the demolition went smoothly and under the timeframe at only nine days to completion. Skipper informed the board that they were able to save the trunk of a large tree that had to be taken out.

Several ideas have come from students and staff as to something to make out of it. Dr. Skipper informed the Trustees

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to Margareta and then went to school on the GI Bill for 6 or 8 months with training in auto mechanics. He got hired at Jack Winkler Motors in Hondo and worked there for 38 years.

He retired, and off and on, went back to work for another 10 years before finally retiring. At the same time, he joined the National Guard in Hondo and served there for over 20 years. He then was able to retire from the Army as well, through his service time in the National Guard.

Joe is a lifetime member of American Legion Post 524 and of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3891, both in Hondo. Medals he holds are the European Theater Medal, Victory over Germany, American Campaign, Good

Conduct Medal, and Marksman in Rifle.

I have so far interviewed about 30 or 35 soldiers and one nurse with my stories.

I was asked to do this series by Keep the Spirit of ‘45 Alive National Supervisor Warren C. Hegg of San Jose, California and my special physician friend Mary Virginia Pittman of San Antonio and Utopia. On August 9, 2015, Congress has set aside this date in honor and in memory of World War II veterans and this is when my series will end. In the meantime, if you have a loved one who would like to have his or her story told, I would be honored to interview him or her. Contact me at 830-988-3258 at my home or at 830-275-1834 which is my cell number.

that both she and Frank Johnston were present at the Texas Department of Transportation public meeting last week.

Skipper said there will be no effect to the parking in the front of the school but she did pitch an idea to continue the parking on down until it meets end of the school property. Skipper said “In doing so it would add an additional 12 to 18 more parking spaces in front of the new Gym. Skipper discussed a formal groundbreaking ceremony to be held in the weeks. Johnston went into more detail regarding the construction, the gym seats, how large they are and the capacity, making sure that there is ample and comfortable seating. Johnston brought and board members reviewed samples of gym floors, continued page 2

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Wednesday, September 24, 2014

IS IT TIME TO DEMAND OVERSIGHT FOR POA’S This is the beginning of a segmented article that will address a universal problem in our state. No doubt there are many of you who have gotten crossways with a Property Owner’s Association (POA) or Homeowner’s Association, (HOA) or whatever they deign to call themselves, the terms are all interchangeable and represent the exact same type of organization. The original idea was to allow a type of governing group in a specific neighborhood, subdivision or condominium the relative power to charge for road and bridge repair, common area upkeep and the power or control to maintain the physical appearance of properties to enhance or preserve property values.

Like everything else that mankind has done in it’s history…the idea has evolved into a monster that has and will continue to encroach on people’s personal liberties and freedoms until people put a stop to it! Since October 2, 2014 is the 179th Anniversary of the Battle of Gonzales, you remember that one…where “we Texans” flew the Come and Take It Flag made from someone’s wedding dress over a little cannon! The story is about a time when our forefather’s believed they had to take a stand against tyranny…

I believe it is a proper time to contrast the two…You know that guy (or lady) that may have had a power position before their retirement? Now, they have transferred that driving need for control to your subdivision…where you own your home… He (or she) has their own set of cronies or friends that

are either like minded or that are too afraid to disagree with them on any issue… and you wind up miserable and at the mercy of your POA. People begin to relocate and there are empty properties on every block and property values begin to decline anyway… we all know what vacant properties are used for these days!

Two years ago the Texas Legislature intervened on behalf of property owners and at least set some basic guidelines and rules for “stampeded, run-away, power hungry POA’s!

Now, we would like to see those guidelines expanded a bit to address the following issues: Heritage and/or religious belief; Fees for the Handicapped and Elderly; and State Oversight for any Homeowner Association. It almost seems ludicrous to me that I have to write this article about property in the State of Texas!

In Katy, TX a POA demanded that a religious sign be removed and the homeowner resisted. The homeowner paid her fines but the sign remains.

She feels it is her first amendment right to express her religious belief, however, the POA will no longer issue pool permits to her children!

If a flag has flown in battle or in governance of the State of Texas, no one should have the right to disallow it to be flown on Texas soil! It is a remembrance, a portion of a precious heritage, but disallow them, the POA’s will!

Regulation of these Associations is loose and there is currently no

oversight or place to go for remedy excepting the Court System. To do that requires funds for Attorney’s and Court Costs that are used from the POA which actually could raise the property owner’s fees. What we have are hundreds and hundreds of tiny little Aristocracies operating in detriment to our population of land and homeowners, and not just in Texas either.

In Houston, Mr. Martin claimed he was targeted by his HOA because of a recent complaint he made about a tattered flag at the clubhouse.

He said that after that incident and

By Elaine Padgett Carnegie

after it was replaced, he was told he must remove his flag or risk a $200 per day fine for attorney and civil damages, because it was “infringing on the common area.” (the article wasn’t clear how this infringement was occurring since his flagpole met subdivision guidelines, as did his flag) Mr. Martin disagreed with the HOA’s assessment and refused to remove the display. The HOA sought a permanent injunction in December. At that point, Mr. Martin began displaying his flag upside down in protest. This suit is ongoing and costing all concerned a lot of money…just for a POA to get

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back at someone they chose not to like!

In another instance the POA president gambled off all of the funds in the Property Owner’s Accounts. Abuses

by HOAs grab the spotlight. Like when Jim Greenwood of Frisco was told in 2009 that he could park a Cadillac Escalade but not his Ford F150 pickup in his driveway. Or when Michael Clauer, also from Frisco, had his home foreclosed on by his HOA in 2008 while serving in Iraq.

Then there was the case of 82-yearold Wenonah Blevins, a Houston widow whose home got auctioned off for $5,000 in 2001 to satisfy an HOA assessment debt of $814.50. That may not be an earth shattering ordeal for the State at large but it is a shame to each and every one of us! I’ll bet it was a life altering event for Ms. Blevins.

So, in recap we are discussing unregulated associations that have the power to disrupt your life…take your money…tell you how to act, think and feel…and even foreclose on your home! Next week we will see what the people of Texas did when confronted with bad government and oppression. For certainly forcibly taking the only home she had from an 82 year old widow for an $814.50 debt was tyranny! As always though there is more to the story. Large conglomerate HOA and POA’s exist and are very big money. They resist regulation or oversight, we will explore these facts and more in the coming weeks.

Shawn Streib Gray, Broker 830-232-4500

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Predatory animal control saw no increase from the actual budgeted amount of $31 800.00 with the same amount for 2014; under general expenses and Interlocal agreements, I was pleased to see an adopted budget amendment line item for the Bluebonnet Children’s Home of $1500. Other increases came from an increase in the retiree insurance program, the fire extended insurance which escalated almost $10,000, auto insurance for the county

increased substantially, election expense is budgeted at $25,000 and it is an election year as it was in 2012, when the actual election expense was $26,000, Real County Judge’s salary stayed relatively the same at $42,492.59 with the state supplement of $15,000, Road and Bridge with the salary for the county commissioners being included increase substantially, salaries increased only slightly for the Real County Road hands, however fuel/gas budgeting was increased to

$40,000 as well as road maintenance and materials which increased to $23,000 and repair and parts to $25,000 an additional line item for low-water crossings increased the budget by $10,000 as well as a line item for paving for $40,000, also added this year was a litigation expense for $25,000 for a total for the Road and Bridge Department $542,944.60 substantially increased from the 2013 budget year of $384,959.56.

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outer wall material and roofing samples. Board President Charlie Reagor suggested charging stations be placed inside the gym to facilitate to the students during tournament play the ability to charge their electronic devices. Current enrollment and revenue budget impact was highlighted by Business Manager Katherine Antes and included the statistical information of the last day of last year enrollment at 256 students and as of Monday, enrollment of 245 for Leakey ISD. Antes said the state is calculating the Chapter 41 on 237 students, which gives a buffer to having to repay funds, she said if we were ever upside down on the funds we would definitely have to pay back in and she keeps a close eye on it. Board President Reagor led a conversation regarding the need to increase enrollment and ideas to facilitate the desired increase. Dr. Skipper addressed the future ability to add pre-K and Headstart for Leakey ISD. She said the funds were coming through block grants from the state to help pay for those programs for local school districts. Extracurricular activities and the mass amounts of scholarships that are available at Leakey ISD were also high points of drawing students to Leakey ISD. Dr. Skipper reviewed the November election plan of action. She said there would be a media information program enacted to present the information and data as to why the election has to be held. Budget amendments were next on the agenda and were simply housekeeping items that had to be moved from one account to another, it passed with no issue. Construction bids were presented by Dr. Skipper for the site work and the pre-engineered metal building materials. The site work was budgeted at $135,000 and the building was budgeted at $500,000.

D&D out of Schertz, Texas brought in the only bid for the site work at

$172,000 which is over the budgeted amount by $37,000. Johnston informed the board they had sent out seven bid packets with CDs to Texas bidders, but none replied.

Skipper said the two qualified bidders were very capable and came highly recommended, however they were the only two bidders. Alliance Steel out of Oklahoma City was the high bidder on the materials for the metal building and their bid was $642,000 which is $142,000 over budgeted amount. The structure is bolt up engineered and not welded which Johnson said reduced the cost substantially. Pres. Reagor noted that both bids are approximately 28% over budget. Both Skipper and Johnston noted that the landscape is changing for the bidding process in South Texas. The tremendous workload involved in the Eagle Ford Shale oil field is taking most of the bidders to a different market.

Skipper said she would enlarge the area for the next set of bids that go out to encompass outside of Texas and possibly up north (north of Waco)(I have to add some levity).

Skipper noted that both the Geotech and site preparation bidders would be at the school district Tuesday morning at 11am to dig test trenches to make absolutely certain that they could utilize the foundation peers as anticipated in their bid. Trustees tabled approval of bids.

Trustees approved the unemployment insurance code. The principals report by Kay Keen covered the ACT college readiness report, bring your own technology, faculty book study, the summer reading program and partnership with Real County Library, gifts from donors choose.org, and the STAR retest results. The Business Managers report covered the cash flow report as of August 31, 2014 and a summary of finance status report.

The Superintendent’s report covered the SHAC site-based committee

report. They had a joint meeting, she said in the topic of the meeting of course was the previously discussed drug testing. In a straw poll after the meeting Skipper said three quarters of the committee wanted to promote the program, the other one fourth was concerned about privacy. Which means the majority of the committee would like to see drug testing in our schools. Skipper also said that the Site-based committee informed her she was not going to find a parttime LVN for $17,000 year, that it would be closer to $20,000 per year.

Skipper also reviewed the Future Ready to Strike Pledge which is sweeping the nation in support of technology. Skipper said she pleased to say that our school district was one of the very first ones to jump on that bandwagon. At 9:16 LISD Board when into executive session to discuss personnel. Trustees returned at 10:18, no action was taken in open session. With no further business the meeting was adjourned.

Board Members held a Special Called meeting on Monday September 22 at 6:30 p.m., specifically to review and possibly award bid contracts.

Following a presentation by D&D Vice President, Kelly Dickens, board members voted unanimously to award the bid for site work to D&D. Approval of the pre-engineered building required extensive discussion. The bid from Alliance Steel was approximately $154k over budget. The roofing took as substantial amount of discussion, but standing seem was selected. Trustees opted to “not skimp on the bones” of the project and awarded the bid to Alliance with a 6-1 vote, with Trustee Shawn Gray opposing. Skipper was tasked with requesting prompt pay credits or any other reductions. With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:09 p.m.

Property 001 : 9.3 ac. Views, underground utilities and sensible restrictions. Borders a large ranch. Owner/Broker. $129,900 Property 002: Gorgeous 4BD/4BA custom home at 482 Camino del Rancho in Concan on 6+ acs. GREAT PRICE! $549,000 PENDING! Property 3-6: 1+ ac. Commercial lots Concan. Frontage on US HWY 83. All utilities available. $139,000-$149,000 Property 007: 1570 sq. ft. 3/2 on 5+ acs. Great workshop w/extra living quarters. 435 RR 337 West is a MUST SEE. $196,000 Property 008: Rancho Real hunting tract. 25.61 acres, about 100 yds. from elec! Views, not too hard to access. $60,183 Property 009: Lovely& spacious 4BD/4BA home on 1.5+ acs. Frontage on Little Dry Frio. Pool and huge oaks. Must See!! $249,000 Property 010: Newer 3/2.5 stone home with dbl. decks and VIEWS on 9.3 acres just west of Leakey. Beautiful home! $345,000 Property 011: Very nice 1.2 ac. lot ready for your RV in Frio River Place. Central water & elec. in place. River Access. $84,500 REDUCED Property 012: 1 ac. View lot in Canyon Oaks 4. Catclaw Mtn. Dr. Views and nice building site. $55,000 Property 013 : 96 Canyon Oaks Dr. in Concan. 3BD/ 3BA 1792 sq. ft. home. Great rental potential $229,500 REDUCED & OWNER FINANCE! Property 014: 121 Oakhurst Dr. 2.6 ac. private lot w/mobile + huge addition. Tastefully done. Garage/ workshop. River Access! $129,000 Property 015: Breezy Oaks in Concan. Nicely FURNISHED 4BD/2BA on shaded lot! Good rental. River access. $224,900 REDUCED Property 016: Vintage home 239 E. 2nd St. in downtown Leakey. Completely remodeled. Huge screen porch & large lot. $129,000 PENDING Property 017: Frio River Frontage!!! 2+ ac. lot w/156’ of gorgeous river. City water, meter loop and septic all in place. Must see! $199,500 NEWProperty 018: Darling 3/2 near Ingram Elem. Stone exterior. New flooring and new CA/CH. Detached 1 car garage. $123,000 Property 019: 2 ac. lot in Saddle Mtn. No HOA, mobiles ok! Has water meter, elec. at property. Lots of oaks. $49,000 NEWProperty 020: RIVER RAGS ‘N RHINESTONES. Hwy 83 includes SIX acres of commercial land! All FFE & Inventory $640,000 Property 021: 3 view lots in Canyon Oaks—Concan, TX! 1+ ac. each. Water & elec. available, nightly rentals OK. $39,000 Per Lot Property 022 : INCOME PRODUCING! 2/1 house and 3/2 mobile home. Frio River access + close to Garner State Park. $126,500 REDUCED Property 023: 3BR/3.5BA on 5+ acs. w/Patterson Creek frontage. Excellent rental history. $349,000 HUGE REDUCTION Property 024: Frio River Place lot. Nearly THREE acres!

Water & elec. available. Nice river access. RV usage ok. $109,000 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 NEWProperty 030: Five Spring Country hunting tracts totaling 68 acres. Will possibly divide. $153,000 Property 031: Riverfront home in the Frio Pecan Farm! In rental pool. Lots of amenities. $269,000 REDUCED Property 032: Lots 67 & 68 on golf course. 1⁄2 acre each w/nice trees, all utilities, hole #2. Super nice! $75,000 ea. #67 PENDING Property 033: 5.16 ac. lot near town. City water & elec.

Gorgeous views, paved roads, security gate. $84,900 Property 034: 21.62 ac. of rough, rugged country! Great for hunting. 4x4 needed to access. Gorgeous views. $54,050 Property 035: 35 acs. of great hunting in Spring Country Ranch. Access to spring fed pool. 4x4 needed. No utilities. $104,940 Property 036: 8.65 acs. In Shady Oaks. Private yet minutes from town. Lots of big oaks. Electricity available. $69,000 Property 37, 38 & 69: 2BD/2BA log cabins in Frio Pecan Farm. Lowest price! Income producing $155,000 TO 159,000 each Property 039: Beautiful & spacious 4Bd/3Ba on nearly 1 ac. in Twin Forks. Super floor plan, covered porch, newer constr. $225,000 Property 040: Newer rock home in River Tree. Heavily treed lot, unique touches throughout, outdoor fp, river park. $240,000 REDUCED Property 041: 199 acs. of superb hunting! Fenced, ag.

Exempt, several small springs, pond, old well, elec. close. $498,525 Property 042: Estate size lot in The Ranch. Huge Oak & pecan trees, ag. Exempt, underground elec. Frio access.

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

Close to golf course, House Pasture, Frio. Rentals OK!!! $89,000 Property 048: Beautiful 4BD/4BA nearing completion. On golf course in Concan! Choose your colors and finishing touches! $399,000 NEWProperty 049: 12.78 acs. in Leakey Hills. Hunting or recreational. Easy access. Great price! $39,000 Property 050: 5+ acres, small cabin, fenced, private with lovely frontage on the West Frio River. All utilities in place. $178,500 Property 051: Stunning steel-frame home on 25 acs. w/HUGE views. Guest cabin. No restrictions. Utopia off Hwy. 1050. $625,000 REDUCED Property 052: 5+ acres just West of Leakey. Fronts on John Buchanan Rd. Bldg. site faces east and is ready to go! $52,500 Property 053: 130+ acs. In Concan. Bear Creek Rd. Both sides of Bear Creek, partially fenced. NO Restrictions. $8,000 per ac. PENDING Property 054:Riverfront lot in Concan. Rentals ok.

Decades old hand-crafted stone staircase to river.

Heartstone Subdv. $319,000 Property 055: Two adjacent lots in Emerald Oaks Subdivision. Each lot is 1/2 acre. Very nice area. $22,500 EACH NEWProperty 056: LEAKEY BEVERAGE BARN. Turn key opportunity for established business! Land & FFE included! Great price $350,000 Property 057: BURK FEED & WESTERN WEAR! Turnkey business opportunity on Hwy. 83. Possible owner financing. $485,000 Property 058: 39 ac. in Rancho Real. Big views and great hunting. 4x4 is a MUST to access this property. $79,960 Property 059: Lot #260 in Twin Forks. Very close to Cathedral Park and the beautiful Frio River! Water & Elec. available. $25,000 Property 060: The Ranch Subdivision in Concan. Ag. Exempt residential lot 6+ ACS.w/Frio Access. $133,140 PENDING Property 061:1.22 ac. riverfront lot in Concan. Sits on high bluff. Just beautiful. Nightly rentals ok. Gated entry, paved roads. $299,000 NEWProperty 062:3/4 ac. river access lot in Heartstone Subdivision in Concan. 2 Super river access parks for owners use. $109,000 Property 063:Heartstone Subdivision in Concan! .88 ac. river access lot w/all underground utilities, paved roads, gated entry. $109,000 NEWProperty 064: 3BD/3BA apprx. 2200 sq.ft. on 9.2 acres between Concan & Uvalde. Large barn, super nice place! $345,000 PENDING Property 065: 3/2 brick house on RR337. No Restrictions.

Currently a successful nightly rental. CLOSE to river. $129,500 REDUCED Property 066-068: 3 adjacent tracts in Deer Creek Estates—Rio Frio, TX. Beautiful homesites with views!

9-12 acs. $9,000 PER AC Property 071: 4/3 in Mtn. Valley--Concan. “Southern Comfort” Sleeps 16 @ $425/nt. Nice firepit and attached 1C garage. $335,000 Property 072: Unique “artist’s cottage” on nearly 3ac. w/175’ of Frio Frontage! 1BD/1BA, large metal barn/ workshop. $324,900 TERMS Property 074: 5.02 ac. lot in The Ranch in Concan. Ag. Exempt for tax purposes. Beautiful river access. Wonderful homesite! $108.000 Property 075: 3/2 on 5.3 acres in Deer Creek. Gorgeous oak trees; fenced lot, newer home. MUST SEE! $275,000 Property 076: 25+ AC @Reagan Wells. Elec available.

Gorgeous creek and swimming hole. No restrictions. Hwy. frontage. $282,238 Property 077: Seven 1 acre lots in Tierra Linda in Concan!

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JAIL REGISTER

September 14 - Sept. 20, 2014

ESTRADA, ANTHONY ALBERT 42 W/M, CAMP WOOD, TEXAS, A/O JOHNSON ,DRIVING WHILE LICENSE INVALID WITH PREVIOUS CONVICTION, FALSE STATEMENT TO PEACE OFFICER, FALSE REPORT TO POLICE OFFICER (UVALDE COUNTY WARRANT) $3,000 SURETY BOND $3,000 SURETY BOND $4,000 SURETY BOND Real County Law Officers James E. Brice, Sheriff Chris Sheridan, Deputy Sheriff Bruce Carr, Deputy Sheriff Nathan Johnson, 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.

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run out of option 1! Staff should know head count!

Option 2 I understand can run out. The staff has not followed that menu!! That was presented to us!!! They put a new menu on the website that has not been followed either! Seven days, out of the first 10 days of school, our children were served some sort of chicken dish. Why? Is that all that can be cooked? Granted, kids love chicken, but not on a daily basis. I say this to everyone, is this acceptable to you? We have kids that participate in band, cross country, football, basketball, and cheer leading that go to school at 6:30 am to 6:30-7:00 pm. They eat no lunch due to how it is prepared and presented to them. Take a moment and ask your child what they think of the meals and what could be done. The changes that could be made? Remember, this is for them not you or me. I have texts and pictures that have been posted to some sort of media network by myself and nueces canyon staff, at any time I will share them. I feel I have complied with what they ask us to do, but I feel they have let our kids and parents down. We are right where we were in the beginning.

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I’m a parent that started hearing complaints about Nueces Canyon ISD school lunches. I started looking into the meals and problems. My kids, and other students, would text me pictures of the lunches. Might I say, not appealing!! Early in the last school year, I observed lots of meals in the trash when I would take one of my daughters lunch to her in the cafeteria. Why are the kids not eating?

That’s not healthy for our kids!! We are teaching our kids to be wasteful. Why? The kids would text me pictures of outdated milk. This is unacceptable. I contacted the SHAC committee. We had a meeting and formed a sub-committee. The sub -committee was to try and get better appealing heathy meals that the kids would eat. We addressed the milk concern and we were promised this would not happen again.

It has happened 2 times in the 4th week of the new school year. I then went before the school board, presented an appealing healthy meal, and voiced my concerns. We then had a sub-committee meeting and planned to improve the lunches and add an option 2 on the menu. The Superintendent and the cafeteria staff presented to us a menu with 2 options. Option 1: main meal. Which should never run out. They have

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Please be advised that Lana Carr has been appointed and con�irmed to of�icially replace Jackie Dowdy (who resigned earlier this month) as the Republican County Chair for Real County. Con�irmation for this replacement was made by the State Republican Executive Committee at their meeting held in Austin on the 13th of September, 2014. For any inquiries or concerns regarding this position, Lana may be contacted at: 713-882-9151, or e-mail: lana830232@gmail.com.

Submitted by: Terri DuBose, State Republican Executive Committeee Member for Senate District 19 (830-279-2263) 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, Jeanette Keilman, Linda Musquiz, Eloisa Munoz and Mike Nuckles Sabinal Library 830-988-2911 Sabinal Municipal Judge: Anita Herndon 830-988-2630 Real County County Judge, Garry Merritt 830-232-5304 Real County Attorney, Bobby Jack Rushing 830-232-6461 County/District Clerk, Bella Rubio 830-232-5202 Justice of the Peace Dianne Rogers: 830-232-6630 Justice of the Peace Chris Lacey: 830-597-6129 Sheriff, James Earl Brice 830-232-5201 Tax Assessor-Collector Donna Brice: 830-232-6210 Treasurer, Mairi Gray 830-232-6627 Chief Appraiser Kelley Shults 830-232-6248 Real County Public Library 830-232-5199 Camp Wood Public Library 830-597-3208 Real County Commissioners: Precinct #1: Manuel Rubio Pct.#2: Bryan Shackelford Pct. #3:Gene Buckner Pct.#4: Joe W. Connell, Sr. Real Edwards Conservation & Reclamation District PO Box 807 . Camp Wood, Texas 78833 (830) 597-3322 office Fax (830) 597-3320 recrd@swtexas.net email Roland Trees, Board President Joel Pigg, General Manager

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October 4th in San Antonio, walking in honor of Bergen Lamb. If you would like to make a donation to our team it would be greatly appreciated. Eighty cents of every dollar raised goes directly to research, and your donation is tax-deductible.you can contact Patti Boren Gonzalez at 830-486-5103 and also the walk website www.takesteps.org. CCFA website www.ccfa.org. Tickets for a 50/50 raffle to support Bergen Lamb can be purchased at Hillbilly Spirits in Leakey or you can mail your donation to Patti at 2387 Edna Drive Eagle Pass 78852 and Patti will put your tickets in

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As the demolition of existing buildings and the laying of the foundation for the new high school and competition gym take place around us, we have developed innovative plans to make this transition year our best yet!

In addition to the exciting facility changes that are taking place, TEA awarded Leakey ISD Academic Achievement D i s t i n c t i o n Designations in four areas in the just released 2014 state accountability report.

Leakey ISD staff and students are definitely the right team to bring “IT” – Innovation and Transformation – to our school for the 2014-15 school year. We are “IT” for our students, and our students are “IT” for our community.

The sky is the limit where Eagles fly, and Leakey ISD is soaring high!

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The Leakey High School Band is in need of musical instruments in good playing condition. Band instruments include piccolos, flutes, clarinets, bass clarinets, bassoons, oboes, saxophones, trumpets, cornets, French horns, trombones, baritones, tubas,

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If you have an instrument in the closet or attic that you would like to donate, please contact band director Rick Austin at 232-5595, ext. 2112, or email raustin@leakeyisd.net.

Lady Eagles Battle the Horns On Friday night, Leakey Lady Eagles traveled to Harper to take on the Lady Longhorns. While the JV put up a fight, they did not come out on top and were defeated in two games. The varsity fell short of their ultimate goal and turned up unsuccessful in the second district game of the year.

The Lady Eagles were confident in the way they played, though.

“We played against a top state-ranked team and held our own,” said senior, Hayley Bates. “I believe that we played well, and that we never gave up.”

Not allowing this loss to get in the way of what they are capable of accomplishing, the Lady Eagles will push themselves harder and will not give in to the adversity they have faced since the beginning of the season.

The next match-ups for the Lady Eagles will be held on Tuesday, September 23rd @ 5:00 for JV and 6:00 for Varsity against Johnson City in the Leakey Gymnasium and Friday, September 26th @ 4:00 Utopia, also in Leakey. Please come out and support your Lady Eagles!

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Leakey ISD is proud to welcome secondary science teacher Mindy Harmison (also known as Mrs. H) to their educational family.

Harmison, originally from Corpus Christi, moved to Houma, Louisiana in her youth where she graduated from South Terrebonne High School in Bourg, Louisiana in 1989. She began her college career at Nichols State University in Thibodeaux, and transferred back to Texas A&M Corpus Christi, her home. After earning her BA in Sociology, Harmison worked as a social worker before deciding to enroll at Sam Houston State University to pursue a career as a science teacher. “I have always enjoyed helping and teaching, and I developed a great love of science as an adult through my hobbies of hiking, caving, and gardening, so I thought I could combine those two into a new career,” Harmison quotes.

Harmison, along with her husband, resides on family land in Utopia, TX. They have both dreamed of living in the Hill Country since they were children. “I feel blessed to be here as well as excited about my future in this community,” said Harmison.

The students and staff of Leakey ISD have developed a great relationship with Mindy Harmison and are happy she chose Leakey as her career destination. Welcome to the Frio Canyon!!

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Homecoming. Depleted in their ranks with Dee Bort, Joey Escobedo, and Anthony Chavez on the injured roster, the mighty Eagles still charged the field ready to fight a “David and Goliath” caliber battle.

With a dual attack at the quarterback position, senior Lorenzo Rodriguez went 9 for 19 with 198 yards passing, and freshman Coleman Kerr went 4 for 9 with 75 yards passing. Senior Dimitri Perez led the Eagles in total receiving yards by grappling in 9 completions for 232 yards and freshman Damian

Gonzalez had a spectacular catch for 15 yards that bounced off two Menard defenders barely falling into his hands.

The ground game was loaded on the shoulders of junior running-back Derek Troch who fought through swarms of Yellow Jackets with 10 carries for 40 yards. The pair of touchdowns was scored

by Dimitri Perez on a 67 yard deep bomb fired from Lorenzo Rodriguez and a rushing touchdown by Derek Troch coming off an option pitch from Coleman Kerr.

A game gashed by turnovers and a high octane Menard offense led the Eagles to 53-12 defeat. The Eagles will prepare to rally off the loss and take on the Irion County Hornets in Mertzon, Texas on September, 26 at 7:30 p.m.

Leakey Junior High Learns the Game The Leakey Junior High Football and Volleyball teams have been hard at it learning the game and showing they have the spirit and pride it takes to eventually be a Varsity Eagle.

Arriving for practice with dreams of sugarplums still lingering in their heads, Junior Lady Eagles Volleyball players Hanna Jones, Karina Perez, Brianna Webb, Aubree Glass, Casey Jones, Kalin Kerr, Maggie Phillips, and Rylee Stewart arrive by 7:15 am Monday through Friday. Their dedication and hard work

will eventually allow them to represent the High School Varsity Lady Eagles.

Moments after the sun rises over the Frio Canyon, the Junior High Leakey Eagles arrive at Eagle Stadium in full pads each week to give 110% to the game they love. Making up this ‘mustsee’ team are 6th graders Alex Banuelos, Michael Downum, James Herrera, Trey Irvin, and Addison Scott; 7th graders Ayden Blalock, Daniel Gutierrez, Chris Haverlah, Gabriel Leiker, Carlos Martinez, Luke Merritt, Jack Morshead,

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Jesus Reyna, Ryan Snow, Dean “Hooey” Todd, and Cody Wooten; and 8th graders Trey Bates, Ashton Bobo, Larry Dugat, Jordan Jensen, Jake Jones, Taylor Pannell, Rafael Rodriguez, and Hudson Springer. The Junior Lady Eagles next game will take place in Utopia on Monday, September 29th at 5:00 PM, the Junior Leakey Eagles will face the Rocksprings Billies on Thursday, October 2nd at 5:30 at Eagle Stadium.

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Nueces Canyon Board of Education- Regular Session Meeting - September 15th , 2014 Members of the Nueces Canyon C.I.S.D. Board of Education met in regular session on September 15th, 2014. Danny Irwin, Board President, presided at the meeting.

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

Tena Taylor gave the invocation.

Mrs. Judy Burleson presented the board with information regarding the possible designation of the little red Nueces Canyon Library Building in Barksdale as a historical landmark.

Principal Luci Harmon reported Elementary enrollment of 165 and Junior High and High School enrollment of 132. In her report to the board, Mrs. Harmon mentioned: • Parent Orientation was a success. We had many parents attend the orientations on each campus. Mrs. Powers and Mrs. Harmon talked to parents during the night about upcoming events and stressed truancy law enforcement. Parents visited with teachers and toured the campuses.

• As a result of the elementary campus being rated as “improvement required” on state accountability, we have contracted with a Professional Service Provider (PSP) to serve as a consultant.

• This year we are continuing to focus on conducting emergency preparedness drills.

We have practiced fire drills and emergency lockdown/evacuation drills and the teachers and students have done a great job.

• All students in the junior class took the ASVAB exam. This exam is to help students explore career interests and aptitudes.

Luci Harmon also presented the Food Services Report for the month saying: · Everything is going well in the cafeteria.

The students have adjusted to traveling to the elementary campus. We are feeding about 240 students a day. · We started a la Carte Wednesday September 3rd. This year we are offering chicken tenders, pizza, hot wings, crispitos, spicy popcorn chicken, and a variety of

snack and drinks. · We have also set up a la carte at the high school cafeteria during lunchtime to give the students that choose to stay in Barksdale for lunch some snack options.

Athletic Director Cody Ross reported: · Cross-country is in full swing. The team is practicing after school utilizing the weight room as well to enhance our ability to compete at a high level. We will be the host for the 2014 District Cross Country meet. We are excited to be the host school and look forward to our student athletes competing on a home course! · In football, the junior high Panthers have been hard at work. Starting practice every morning early and working to get better every day. We have 23boys in grades 6th -8th that participate in football and all are very excited and eager to learn. The coaches have been working hard to teach them the fundamentals of the game. The Varsity Panthers competed the last two Friday nights but the outcome was not what we wanted. I challenged these young men to get better and put the time in to achieve the level of success they desire. · Basketball season is just around the corner and Coach Sweeten and Coach Anene are working on schedules and preparing to order things needed for them this season. I am looking forward to watching our boys and girls compete on the hardwood this season.

In the Maintenance Reports to the School Board Stephen Smith reported that the High School Water heater has been replaced and located in a more accessible location. In addition, an AC compressor needed replaced at the Elementary. Under Transportation, he reported that one bus is still in Lubbock being repaired and the box van needed extensive engine work.

Mrs. Powers gave the Tax Collections Report to the School Board.

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

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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 an Emergency Preparedness Plan.

• The board voted to approve the State Safety Audit Report.

• The board voted to approve the 2014-2015 PDAS Calendar.

• The board voted to consider a public hearing to approve the adoption of the TEKS resource system.

The board went into Executive Session from 7:16 until 7:26pm. Upon opening into Regular Session: • The board voted to extend a teaching contract to Ms. Bambi Renfro.

Under Informational Items Mrs. Powers discussed the Tax Collector Situation and possible alternatives with the board.

The Meeting was adjourned at 7:37pm.

In attendance at the meeting were NC School Board members; Danny Irwin, Paul Frizzell, Noreda Sifuentes, Charles E. Hunger, Ignacio Sanchez, Denise Rogers, and Marcus Harrington. Nueces Canyon Superintendent of Schools, Kristi Powers, as well as Principal, Luci Harmon, and Athletic Director Cody Ross attended the meeting. Attending and reporting on Maintenance and Transportation was Stephen Smith. Also present were; Billye Smith, Judy Burleson and Tena Taylor.

The next board meeting was set for October 20th 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.

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When I was just a teen, I tried to persuade adults not to allow the Edwards Underground Authority and the United States Army Corp of Engineers to drill on their property. I tried to explain that they were not drilling for the betterment of our area, they were interested in funneling the water underground, through the shale and straight to San Antonio. I was met with comments like “Oh, San Antonio is going to look out for us.” People just did not listen to what I had to say. I was just a kid and easy to dismiss, as though I did not know what I was talking about.

Well, here we go again. This time it is on a national level, not just a city/state level. The Environmental Protection Agency and US Army Corp of Engineers tried to propose new regulations to expand the definition of “Waters of the United States” to mean anywhere water can run off and collect.

Now that can be interpreted to mean even at my home which has a street drain to the west of my property. Fortunately for us, we have Representatives who look out for the best interest of the people and who tried to stop their attempt at take over. The Senate, however, will not act on our behalf.

Its not over yet. As a matter of fact, it is just the tip of the iceberg. Winchester Dairy in New Mexico had to shut their operations down because an unauthorized video was taken and animal cruelty was charged.

Nestlè Company is making demands of their suppliers, and even closer to home, Glenn Bragg of Bragg Pecans has been in a law suit over water. I am sure this is just the beginning of a big battle and what the outcome will be is up to the ranchers and farmers. How much they let people demand is something beyond my control, but ranchers and farmers, take warning, this is bigger than just the Edwards Undergound Authority and their demands. Be wary, beware, and stay informed. Know who your supporters are, for your own sakes.

Hudson Brotherhood

Hudson Brotherhood is a nondenominational fellowship of Christian men and boys in our area who meet each fourth Sunday of the month, excluding the month of December, at different churches in town.

This Sunday at 8 am, they will meet for breakfast and a devotional promptly at 8 am at Central Christian Church. It is open to all men and boys who are interested in sharing

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First United Methodist

The Wednesday morning prayer group is soliciting new members. They meet every Wednesday at 9 am for a time of prayer as well as send cards to those who are ill, have lost loved ones, or have other needs. If you have about 30 minutes to spare, you are welcome to join them.

This week the Girl Scouts will meet at 6: 30 pm in the fellowship hall. This begins their first meeting this fall. If your child is interested, contact Marijane Counselman at 988-2070 or bring your daughter to the meeting.

The Cub Scouts Pact 284 are looking for an adult, male or female, to help with their meetings. If you are interested, contact David Counselman, Sr at the same phone number, 988-2070. Please leave a message and they will get back to you.

St. Patrick Catholic

At St. Patrick, they are inviting guests to Mass for their Season of Welcome which will continue through November 2, the Feast of All Souls.

Religious Education classes will begin this evening from 5:30 to 6:15 pm. It is open to grades kindergarten through high school.

Contact the office to register or to have your questions answered. The number to call is 988-2255 and office hours are from 10 to noon and from 3 to 5 pm Monday through Friday.

There will be a December raffle and sales of the tickets will begin soon. To make a donation or submit a gift contact the office or Maria Banda at 9882557. Proceeds from this raffle go to pay the church insurance.

DAAS Series

The Devine Area Artists Series will have their opening performance on October 11 at 7:30 pm at the George S. Woods Community Center located at 200 E Hondo Street in Devine. Rick Cavender and his six piece band from the San Antonio area will play

and sing a variety of music. Having heard this band before, I can assure my readers of a marvelous time. Tickets can be obtained at the door: $25 for 4 performances, one each in October, December, February, and April or you can pay $10 for individual performances. School children are admitted free if accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact Kay Shultz at 665-3194 or Peggy Cooper at 663-5412.

Civic Club The Civic Club will meet Thursday, October 2 at 9:15 am, behind the Sabinal Public Library at 305 N Center Street to form a car pool to Uvalde. They will go to the newly refurbished Briscoe / Garner Museum, located on North Park and West Mesquite Streets. The tour is scheduled to begin at 10 am. Following the tour, the group will then eat in Uvalde. To encourage new membership, if any lady in the community is interested in going, please feel free to join the tour.

Homecoming

On Friday night, the Sabinal Yellowjackets and Falls City Beavers went into overtime.

The Beavers kicked a field goal and won by three points. During the half time, Lisa Escallante, accompanied by Daniel Rodriguez, was crowned Homecoming Queen by last year’s queen, Alisha Contreras.

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Do Deer Really Need Supplemental Feed Year Round?

By: John Dedwylder D.V.M., Whitetail Veterinary Services

I have learned that deer must have superior, consistent nutrition year round or their health and production suffers. Unfortunately, for the wildlife watcher, hunter, or wildlife manager, mother nature does not always cooperate by providing it. Unforeseen changes in weather patterns can severely affect the nutrients available during different times of the year. Deer also have natural physiological and metabolic challenges that occur annually. If their nutritional needs are not met, it can have a major impact on both bucks and does. Antler growth and reproduction can and will be negatively affected. It is for this reason that we must strive to provide our deer a multitude of choices nutritionally. If one source fails, the deer will have other options. This gives us the best chance of success while managing our deer.

No matter where your property is located, deer typically depend on three possible sources of nutrition in some combination: • Natural food sources • Food plots • Supplemental feed On my ranch in Texas I concentrate my nutritional improvements using all of the above. I manage my native pasture to maximize the existing plant life. This is the most critical component of nutritional management as this source of nutrition makes up the largest part of their total dietary intake.

Native food sources are very important wherever you live.

These plants are adapted to the environmental conditions of the region and they usually produce superior nutrients. I also have created seasonal food plots, but the dry land farming in Texas is challenging at best. In other areas of the country food plots can be easily grown most and can be an invaluable food resource.

Finally, I have chosen to supplementally feed the deer on my ranch year round. This protein based food source is available at all times. It allows me to support their nutritional needs no matter what the environmental conditions or physiological state the deer on my ranch are facing at any given time. I strongly believe this can be a critical resource to the deer manager in many parts of the country.

What happens to the deer in Texas when it’s 105 degrees and there is no rain for months? How about the deer in the Midwest or Northeast when there are extended periods of subarctic temperatures. Some properties in the Southeast do not have the nutritional quality necessary to support their deer under normal circumstances. All of these deer becomes tremendously stressed and have a hard time maintaining general health, much less grow antlers during critical times. Bucks need consistent nutrition to grow antlers or gain weight post rut. Does need the same

nutritional support to raise multiple healthy fawns. Supplemental feeding is a game changer in these situations.

When I realized that a deer’s nutritional needs last longer than the hunting season, a light bulb in my head finally came on.

In order for big bucks to thrive on your property they must be healthy ALL year. The health of your doe herd is also very important. Let me try to explain this nutritional principle using a couple different examples, a buck and a doe.

First, let’s look at your average 3 year old buck. It’s early October and the rut has begun. The days run into nights and he is a calorie burning machine.

He is eating infrequently and his food is usually of poor quality. By late December he has lost 30% of his body weight.

His dietary choices are very limited in late winter.

By mid February his antlers have dropped and he is still in poor body condition. Spring begins and all his food intake is directed toward weight gain and recovery from the stress of rut and poor quality food options. What do you think is sacrificed with the example described above? The correct answer is 1520” of antler. Are you starting to understand the importance of maintaining consistent quality nutrition?

Let’s look at the one thing most people completely overlook.

The doe side of the equation. It’s early October and the chasing has begun. Does also burn a high number of calories during the rut. They become pregnant in the Fall or early winter and their nutrition supports their pregnancy. Once again, in most areas of the country late winter is difficult nutritionally. This stress may cause low fawn birth weights. Smaller fawns have lower survival rates. These same buck fawns start developing later than healthy buck fawns. Smaller body weight means later or smaller antler development. Nutritional stress may also cause abortions in some does. Guess what? Fewer fawns means fewer bucks to hunt in the future. I bet you never thought that doe nutritional stress could affect your buck herd. Does are also very stressed when lactating during the summer. Most of their energy is used to feed their hungry fawns. If her nutritional needs are not met she will be in poor body condition by late Summer or early Fall.

The rut begins again and she is not prepared to sustain a healthy pregnancy. This negative stress cycle may continue.

I hope it has become evident that superior, consistent nutrition for your deer is worth the time and financial commitment. Using a supplemental feeding program, whether in your backyard for the enjoyment of seeing deer or as a part of your deer farm or ranch’s management program, will help you have healthy deer year round.

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Game Warden Field Notes

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.

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A Toy Story A Smith County game warden was stopped at a red light when he noticed the driver of a car in front of him waving a pistol around. The driver was pointing the gun at the passengers and at one point was even pointing it at his own head. When the light turned green, the warden followed.

He quickly contacted the Tyler Police Department and, together, they conducted a felony traffic stop on the vehicle. The gun turned out to be a toy. The driver, who was a juvenile, and four other passengers were found guilty of extremely poor judgment. All were released to parents and went home safely.

Girls Just Want to Have Fun When two Bowie County game wardens were patrolling a campground around Lake Wright Patman, they noticed a young female hiding behind a sign and a stack of beer cans on the side of the road. They turned the car around and came to find two juvenile females intoxicated and stealing beer from other campers. Citations were issued, and the juveniles were released to adults.

Looters Need Tans, Too The Leon County Sheriff’s Office turned to a local game warden for help finding troublemaker they had dealt with in the past. The subject was believed to be in possession of stolen firearms. After a short search, the warden located a truck belonging to one of the men being sought, and a felony search warrant was served at that residence. The search proved fruitful, netting several stolen items. More information was received that led to two more houses being searched. At both residences, stolen items were found, ranging from firearms to a tanning bed. Several drug-related items were also seized during the investigation.

Grass is NOT Always Greener TPWD game wardens, Texas Department of Public Safety, Smith County Sheriff’s Office, Tyler Police Department, FBI and the U.S. District Attorney’s office were all involved in the raid of a marijuana growing operation north of Tyler.

The bust resulted in the seizing of more than 700 plants.

Although no suspects were apprehended, DPS has several leads based on both the Smith County wardens’ knowledge of the area as well as contacts made while checking hunters near the property.

Bump, Set, Spiked A Shelby County game warden observed a vehicle stopped in the middle of a county road and decided to conduct an investigative and welfare traffic stop. When the vehicle was pulled over, the driver got out after he saw the police lights had been activated. He seemed disoriented and showed signs of intoxication. While the game warden was back at his

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vehicle running the driver’s information, the man got back in his vehicle and proceeded down the road. A pursuit then occurred, lasting nearly 20 minutes and 15 miles through Shelby County. The chase finally ended when the vehicle was spiked.

Multiple local law enforcement agencies assisted in the pursuit and spike deployment. The driver was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated and evading arrest with a vehicle.

It was later discovered that the suspect had a warrant in Montgomery County for DWI. Okie Dokie Smokie A Bosque County landowner experiencing poaching and theft problems called his local game warden for help. After meeting with the landowner and touring his property, the warden was just about to return to his patrol activities when he observed a pickup truck at one of the landowner’s gates. The truck drove out and traveled down two county roads before hitting Highway 56. The vehicle had only headlights on, no taillights, so the warden conducted a traffic stop. The driver couldn’t provide a driver’s license or any documentation for the truck, but a records check on the driver revealed he had two outstanding warrants for theft.

After further investigation, it was revealed the truck was stolen out of Oklahoma and the driver had intentionally installed Texas license plates and window decals which belonged to other vehicles. A search of the truck uncovered three pipes, one containing methamphetamine. Cases pending.

The Abominable Snowman A game warden received a call with information about two Yeti coolers for sale on Craigslist. The warden and a DPS Criminal Investigation Division officer reviewed the listing and found the coolers pictured to be consistent with the description of two stolen coolers. The next day, the two officers contacted the seller, posing as possible buyers, and made arrangements to meet. When the officers inspected the coolers, they found the exact markings matching the missing property. When interviewed, the seller quickly admitted to taking the coolers and gave the location of the remaining stolen property. A total of six Yetis were recovered with an estimated value of $3000. The individual was handed over to Willacy County investigators for processing.

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O B I T U A R I E S

Savannah Alene Jackson

Helen Bandel

Lucinda Perez Hidalgo

(June 27, 2006 - September 21, 2014)

(January 30, 1921 - September 21, 2014)

(December 6, 1934 - September 15, 2014)

Savannah Alene Jackson was granted her angel wings on September 21, 2014, at 8 years of age, following a long battle with cancer. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Savannah had touched in some small way throughout her short, yet very memorable life.

Savannah was born June 27, 2006, and her life seemed too short to us, but those who were touched by her understood that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. Savannah’s body may have been small and frail but her spirit was large and in charge. Savannah possessed an inner strength, perseverance, and ability to overcome incredible odds. Her beautiful smile could melt the hearts of those who saw her and when she spoke, her voice and what she was thinking could always be understood.

With her courage and spirit she led us to know that each day is a blessing and an opportunity to create lasting memories.

Savannah enjoyed playing dolls, riding her bicycle, fishing, swimming, and riding horses. Purple was her favorite color. She liked to be the boss, whether she was pretending to be a teacher, a mother, a doctor, or a police officer. She dreamed of being a doctor and a ballerina when she grew up.

With Savannah’s passing, we remind others that her life is one to be celebrated. Although we will miss her every day, she will forever remain in our hearts. She taught us so much about life and how to live it to the fullest.

Savannah leaves behind many, many people who were members of Team Savannah. They provided love, support, and prayers from six continents that mean so much to her family. There is a special place in our hearts for Andras Heczey, M.D., Savannah’s primary oncologist, for his continual dedication, love, and support. We owe a debt of gratitude to everyone on the Texas Children’s Hospital team for their loving care of “Sugar and Spice” Savannah. Savannah so missed her Gladys Polk Elementary family during her last months, especially her first grade teacher, Mrs. Sharon Hill. The Polk family went above and beyond in their support of Savannah and her family in their time of need and exemplified the Team Savannah slogan, “No One Fights Alone”.

Savannah is survived by her loving parents, Andrea Wallace and Wayne Jackson, Lake Jackson; grandfather, Steve Jackson, Angleton; grandparents, Barbara Perkins and Hank Coleman, Richwood; aunt Jean Jackson, Angleton; aunt Jenny Coleman and fiancé Jarod Carter, Austin; great grandmothers, June Perkins, Richwood, and Cleo Coleman, Bonney; cousins, Elijah and Payton Caudillo, and many other aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Savannah was preceded in death by her aunts, Stephanie Jackson and Jerri Gail Wallace; her grandfather, Jerry Wayne Wallace; her great grandfather, Kenneth Perkins; and great grandparents, L. W. and Dorothy Jackson.

A visitation will be held at Stroud Funeral Home in Clute, Texas, on Tuesday, September 23, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. A celebration of her life will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Angleton, Texas, on Wednesday, September 24, at 4:00 p.m.

Visitation will be at Nelson Funeral Chapel in Camp Wood, Texas, on Friday, September 26, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. A celebration of her life will be held at the First Baptist Church in Barksdale, Texas, on Saturday, September 27, 2014, at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Blake Westbrook officiating.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations in Savannah’s memory be made to: B.I.G. Love Cancer Care www.biglovecancercare.org 7103 Oak Meadow Drive Austin, TX 78736 Arrangements are under the personal care of Stroud Funeral Home of Clute, Texas and Nelson Funeral Home of Camp Wood, Texas.

We celebrate the life of our dear mother, Helen Bandel. She was born on January 30, 1921 and passed away peacefully on September 21, 2014. Our angel, our anchor, you were dearly loved. Your life was a testament to compassion, bravery, and unconditional love. We will miss you and we love you! Helen is survived by 15 of 17 children and 52 grand and great -grandchildren. She will meet in heaven her beloved husband, Ray, her two dear children, Anita and Fred and grandchild Brett and great grandchild Victoria. There will be a rosary at Saint Raymond’s Catholic Church on Friday, September 26th at 7:00 p.m., with Deacon Ruben Navarro officiating.

The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuner alhomes.net. Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Leakey, Texas.

Lucinda Perez Hidalgo, age 79, of Camp Wood, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 15, 2014, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 6, 1934, in Hacienda de Guadalupe Coahuila Mexico to Martin and Olivia Perez.

Lucinda Perez married Gaudencio DeLeon Hidalgo on July 23, 1952, in Ballinger, Texas.

She is survived by her loving husband, Gaudencio DeLeon Hidalgo of Camp Wood, TX; children, Gloria Arebalos and husband Eliseo of Rocksprings, TX, Daniel Hidalgo and wife Mary Ann of Midland, TX, Greg Hidalgo, Tony Hidalgo and wife Lisa all of Camp Wood, TX, Stevan Hidalgo and wife Kathy of Georgetown, TX, Jesse Hidalgo and wife Jamie of Camp Wood, TX; siblings, Pedro Perez, Jesus Perez, and Martin Perez Jr. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Hilda Rodriguez and husband Javier, Eliseo Arebalos, Jr and friend Scott Cook, Daniel Hidalgo Jr. and wife Gabriel, Orlando Hidalgo and wife Mona, Sarah Heredia and husband Joseph, Robert Hernandez Jr., Caroline Hernandez and friend Andrea, Erby, Oscar, Amaro, and Lil Gandy Hernandez, Anna Alicia Tarin and husband Philip, Thomas Valenzuela, Star Falcon, Crystal Downum and husband Scott, JR Vasquez and wife Grace, Angelina Brown and husband Tully, Elizabeth Stotts and husband Clynton, Lucinda Cleveland and husband Brandon, Antonio (Bubba) Hidalgo II and wife Candace, Jessica Alderson and husband Bryan, Kerri J. Hamm, Kendra Buitron, Leandra Hidalgo, Joseph Hidalgo, Chelsea Welch, Jalen Hidalgo, Justin Hidalgo, Kohl, Kaleena, and Yancey Hidalgo.

Great-grandchildren include Cassandra, Isaiah, Audrina, Nevaeh, Nyliyah, Taylor, Tyler, Branden, Zachariah, Janessa, Noah, Megan, Nikolas, Jonas, Leandra, Joseph, Rocky, Graceon, Alicia, Alex, Christian, Adam, Jordan, Nellie, Michael, James, Lucy Jo, Jayci, Ryan, Kellan, Kassidy, Kori Mae, Kyler Olivia, Hayden, Scarlett, Isabella, Baylor, Ava Rose, Matthew, Kaleigh, nieces and nephews, Eva, Tony, Gilbert, and Roy Ramirez, Rick, Frankie, and Danny Perez, Becky Perez Garcia, Preston and Monica Perez, Lauro, Amalia, Beatrice, Leandro, Luis, and Memo Ramirez, and Annette Perez.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Olivia Perez; daughters, Rosa Hidalgo Hernandez, Irma Hidalgo Valenzuela, and Nellie Hidalgo Vasquez; great-grandson, Mathew Hernandez; sisters, Dora Perez Ramirez, Leonor Perez Garza; brother, Joel Perez; nephews, Pablo and Michael Ramirez.

Pallbearers include her grandsons, Oscar, Gandy, Amaro, Thomas, Danny, Lando, Eliseo, Tony, Jalen, JR, and Justin.

A visitation was held from 6:30p.m. to 8p.m. Tuesday Sept. 16th and 10a.m. to 8p.m. Wednesday & Thursday Sept. 17th & 18th, at Nelson Funeral Chapel, with Recitation of the Holy Rosary each night at 7p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, September 19, 2014, 10:30 AM at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Camp Wood, Texas, with Father Sady Santana officiating. Interment followed in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Camp Wood.

The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuner alhomes.net. Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Camp Wood, Texas.

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Micaela Moreno Arredondo

(September 30, 1934 - September 19, 2014) Micaela Moreno Arredondo of Uvalde passed away on September 19, 2014 at her residence at the age of 79. She was born on September 30, 1934 in Rio Bravo, Coahuila, Mexico to Rafael and Micaela (Garcia) Moreno. She married Gilberto Aguilera Arredondo in Uvalde on February 8, 1953. She is survived by her husband of 61 years of Uvalde; daughter, Rachel Gonzales-Hanson and husband Jimmy of Uvalde; sons, Gilberto Arredondo Jr. and wife Soroya of Leakey, Lee Arredondo and companion Diane Wooten of Uvalde, and Pete Arredondo and wife Sofia of Laredo; ten grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren; daughter–in-law Stephanie Arredondo; sister-inlaws, Guadalupe Moreno, Elida Moreno and Tanizlada Moreno and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Ray Arredondo; sisters, Maria E. Flores, Maria De Jesus Garza, Francisca Briseño and Blanca Vara; brothers, Rafael Moreno, Horacio Moreno and Pedro Moreno. A rosary was held on Saturday, September 20, 2014 & Sunday, September 21, 2014 at 7: 00 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A funeral service was held on Monday, September 22, 2014 at 10:00 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial followed at Uvalde Catholic Cemetery.

Diana Delgado Garcia

(July 24, 1955 - September 14, 2014) Diana Delgado Garcia was born on July 24, 1955, to Juan Delgado and Felipa Patina Delgado in Edinburg, Texas. She went to be with her Lord on Sunday, September 14, 2014, in Uvalde, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Felipa Patina Delgado; father, Juan Delgado, and brother, Juan Daniel Delgado. She is survived by her three daughters, Esmeralda Trejo and husband Alvaro of Eden, Texas, Cynthia Garcia of Rocksprings, Texas, Monica Franco and husband Eddie Franco III of Rocksprings, Texas; and her one and only son, Gabriel Garcia and wife Telise Henry of Harper, Texas.

She is also survived by her grandchildren, Victoria, Deborah, Gabriel, Miriam, Alfonso, Jaimito, Emma, Adriana, Erica, and Anthony; great-grandchild, Malachi; sisters, Delia, Delfina, and Diamantina, and brother, Jesus all of Hargill, Texas; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers include Eddie Franco III, Alfonso Franco, Alvaro Trejo, Joseph Robles, Anthony Goodman, Jaimito Ramirez, Gabriel A. Garcia, and Augustin Orrosquieta.

Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 18, 2014, at the First Baptist Church in Rocksprings, Texas, with Brother Albert Green officiating. Interment followed in the Rocksprings Cemetery.

The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfune ralhomes.net Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Rocksprings, Texas.

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

Wednesday Prayer: 7:00pm Mon-Fri Daily Prayer 11:00am 830.232.5344 Living Waters Church Hwy 1050 Utopia, TX 830.966.2426 Sunday School: 9:30 am Worship: 10:30 am Wednesday: 7:00pm Youth Alive: Saturday 7:00pm Youth Pastor James Jones Pastor Dr. Robert Richarz Church in the Valley Hwy 83 Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.6090 Pastor Ray Miller Sunday School: 9:45am Worship: 10:45am Childrens Church 11 Evening: 6:00pm Wed. Service 6:30 Fellowship (2nd & 4th) 7:00pm Spanish Service Sat. 6:00pm New Fellowship Church Hwy 337 & Camino Alto Leakey, TX 830.232.6770

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

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Ranch Heritage Day: Free Family Fun at Hill Country State Natural Area, Texas Bandera, Texas, September 22, 2014 - On Saturday, October 18th, from 11am to 4pm, Ranch Heritage Day will take place at the Hill Country State Natural Area (10600 Bandera Creek Rd.), ten miles outside of Bandera, TX. Dress western and enjoy lots of free family fun for kids and adults. Step back in time as you ride in a horse-drawn covered wagon, visit with the cook at the chuck wagon, or watch exciting ranch rodeo skills. Be dazzled by World Champion Trick Roper Kevin Fitzpatrick and watch as craftsmen and women spin yard with local wool, operate an old-time field- fence making machine, shoe a horse and demonstrate how to use a hot branding iron. Listen to stories and song from the past and meet the young ranchers and cowboys of the future. There will be a goat scramble in the arena for the kids and life-size rocking horses.

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it a point to meet and interact with as many of their community residents so that they can more effectively serve and protect their citizens. She touched on her responsibilities as a member of the Child Advocacy segment and their work with abused children as well as cooperation with other advocacy groups such as the Bluebonnet Services and CASA, and described the way that Medina County Crime Stoppers works. She added that there is now a Medina Valley Campus Crime Stoppers segment and Eddie Havel added that he is working with Hondo to set up a similar program at the school campus.

Rosemary Bendele presented a jar of Huajilla Honey to Officer Skolweck in appreciation for her presentation.

Eddie Havel presented several tombstone “rubbings” which had been on display at the Medina County Fair. Several individuals, including Jo Nell Taylor, had worked on locating and logging old, private gravesites in Medina County.

These rubbings were made available to anyone who might be interested in having them.

Irene Dubberly presented the minutes and Bruce Simpson presented the treasurer’s report. Ken Hanson had an extensive Legislative report, focusing on SB 1458 which went into effect September 1, the areas that could be challenged, and the issues with the various tiers that current teachers will have to study when considering retirement. Other issues are those still surrounding TRS Care and the budgetary shortfall it is facing.

Other information had to do with the upcoming elections: last day to register to vote is October 6; early voting will be from October 20-31, and election day

Leakey’s First Annual Life Chain.

October 5,2014 1:30 to 2:30 Meet at the court house on Hwy 83 at 1:00 pm to get your signs and directions Stand with thousands of pro-lifers throughout the USA in the 27th National Life Chain Life Chain is a peaceful, prayerful public witness of pro-life Americans standing in honor of 56 million lives lost to abortion, praying for our nation, for people

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Retired Teachers Hold First Meeting The Huajilla Unit of TRTA held its first meeting of the year on September 22, at Sammy’s Restaurant in Castroville.

President Rosemary Bendele called the meeting to order welcoming the 55 members and guests, and after Lewis Stroud offered the prayer, Bendele led the group in the pledges to the American and Texas flags. Kay Shultz led the group in singing “God Bless America.”

Prior to the business meeting, Bendele recognized Ruth Davis, whose husband, Dr. Dewey Davis recently passed away.

Dr. Davis was a long-time active member and donated freely to the unit’s Book Project, provided the funds for the unit’s PA system and was a major contributor to the unit’s scholarship fund.

New members were recent retirees Judy Weiblen, former Medina Valley teacher; Barbara Hurt, who was at East Central and now, lives in Leakey; and Glenda Allen from Devine. Bendele introduced the current officers and recognized the Castroville members who worked on planning this meeting. She called attention to the unit booklet which are now available to members and stated that, since Pearsall is no longer active as a meeting site, Devine has accepted an additional meeting but will need help in program presentation.

Bendele then introduced Ashley Skolweck, from the Castroville PD who spoke about Community Policing and the local Child Advocate program. Officer Skolweck told how police departments have evolved from street-walking patrols who knew everyone in their community, to law enforcement personnel who lost community members’ trust and became a feared and threatening body for citizens, to today’s officers who make

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beautiful trails of the Hill Country State Natural Area at 4 PM. Food and drink concession benefiting the parks friends group HC-SNAP will be offered.

For more information, go to: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/stateparks/hill-country/park_events, Email: Event coordinator: Leanne .Beauxbeannes@tpwd.texas.gov, Phone: (830) 796-4413

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is November 4. Hanson reiterated that educators need to study the candidates to determine their stand on education and retirement issues and be proactive and vote! A meeting with Senator Donna Campbell resulted in positive response from her office. Andrew Murr, candidate for State Representative, District 53, will be a guest at our October meeting.

President Bendele and Simpson provided additional information and allowed discussion on the experiences of those who have membership under the Diamond Plus membership plan. Applications are sent to TRTA which in turn submits them to TRS. The program is new and both entities are working through the glitches.

Bendele presented information on liability insurance for retired teachers who do substitute teaching. She also named a nominating committee to begin the search for new officer candidates for the spring election.

Nola Hill, Book Project chair, explained that the project serves various children’s projects and collected contributions.

Under new business, Ken Hanson proposed naming the unit’s scholarship award as the Dr. Dewey Davis Scholarship in honor of Dr. Davis. The motion was unanimously approved.

Olivia Bernsen presented information on the Medina County Women’s Conference on October 24 and also brought forth a request from CASA for diapers for the babies in the program.

The next meeting will be October 27 at the Hondo Methodist Church with candidate Andrew Murr as a guest speaker. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned and the members enjoyed lunch.

in crisis situations and for an end to abortion. It is a visual statement of solidarity by the Christian community that abortion kills children and that the Church supports the sanctity of human life from the moment of conception to natural death.

All Christians and pro-lifers are welcome. Bring the whole family.

Signs will be provided.

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GRANNY’S KITCHEN BACK TO BASICS

HALLOWEEN!

I always worried when my children were young, I wanted them to have wonderful, happy memories of Halloween just like I do…however, they did not grow up in the same world I did. That’s when I began to look for ideas for really cool parties to make those memories with instead! Have fun with it, insert your own ideas and favorites….

Boo Y’all Serves 8 to 10

Monster Meatball Sandwiches

…These 5-ingredient, money-saving mini sandwiches will satisfy the heartiest of appetites. Using premade frozen meatballs keeps preparation swift and simple.

32 bite-size frozen meatballs 1 (9-oz.) jar mango chutney 1 cup chicken broth 16 fresh dinner rolls 1 (16-oz.) jar sweet-hot pickle sandwich relish Stir together first 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan.

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 25 to 30 minutes.

Cut rolls vertically through top, cutting to but not through bottom. Place 2 meatballs in each roll. Top with desired amount of relish. To make ahead: Prepare meatballs as directed through Step 1. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator 3 to 4 days.

Mummy Dogs

…A spider web of mustard and ketchup goes perfect with Mummy Dogs. (The secret to the “bun” is refrigerated breadstick dough.) To make the web, fill a small bowl with ketchup. Using a squirt bottle, pipe mustard in concentric circles on top of ketchup. Beginning at the center, draw a wooden pick through the circles in a spoke pattern.

each cake using black gel to form eyes.

Stay Dry” Apple Bobbing…

Bob for apples without the water and all the mess by suspending them from string. Remember, no hands allowed!

Monster Freeze Dance

…Put on “Monster Mash” and have kids show off their silliest monster dance moves—but they must freeze in place when the tunes turn off!

Skeleton Scavenger Hunt

…Have kids roam the yard or the house on the hunt for skeleton parts (cut from paper, or plastic ones purchased from a toy store or craft shop). For an extra challenge, see if the party guests can reassemble their bony treasures into a complete skeleton set.

Dead Man’s Treasure

…For this version of Pirates’ Treasure, use Halloween-themed objects (say, mini plastic pumpkins, or glow sticks) for the treasure. Larger plastic pumpkins, decorated paper bags, or even large stockpots (think witch’s cauldron) can serve as the treasure chests.

Wiggle Worm…This goofy race requires kids to work together (and stick together) as a team. Divide the group into two equal teams. Teams must line up and form a “worm.” The person at the front of the line reaches his left hand between his legs; the player behind him grabs it with her right hand; and so on all the way to the end of the line. When you say “Go” (or “Boo!”), each team must run to a goal line and back. Whichever team gets back first is the winner—but only if their worm is still intact!

Ghostcatcher…Challenge kids to decorate a pumpkin without being nabbed by the ghostcatcher!

HAPPY HAUNTING EVERYONE!!!

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Chocolate Ghost Cakes

…These no-bake treats are quick, easy and make great party favors.

1/2 (12-oz.) container ready-to-spread white frosting 1 (11-oz.) package cream-filled chocolate cake squares 1 (0.68-oz.) tube black decorating gel Microwave frosting in a microwave-safe bowl at HIGH 30 seconds to 1 minute or until melted; stir until smooth. Let stand 2 minutes.

Place 1 cup melted frosting in a gallonsize zip-top plastic bag. (Do not seal.)

Snip 1 corner of bag to make a small hole.

Pipe frosting onto each cake square in the shape of a ghost, adding remaining frosting to bag as needed. Pipe 2 dots on

Haunting but not Daunting

Onion-Bacon Dip- Monster Meatball Sandwiches- Mummy Dogs--Chocolate Ghost Cakes Onion-Bacon Dip…Served in an acorn squash, Creamy Onion-Bacon Dip is sure to be a hit–you probably should go ahead and double the recipe.

1 large leek and 6 bacon slices 1 large sweet onion, minced 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened 1 cup sour cream 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 (2-lb.) acorn squash Assorted multigrain and vegetable chips Garnish: chopped fresh chives Remove and discard root ends and dark green top of leek. Cut in half lengthwise, and rinse thoroughly under cold running water to remove grit and sand; thinly slice leek. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp; remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving 1 Tbsp. drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon. Sauté onion and leek in hot drippings 15 minutes or until tender and golden. Stir together onion mixture, bacon, cream cheese, sour cream, and salt. Cover and chill 1 hour. Cut about 1/2 to 1 inch from top of squash; remove and discard seeds. Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Place squash, cut side down, in skillet, and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until cut side is golden brown and caramelized. Serve dip in squash with assorted chips. Garnish, if desired.

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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

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MorningTexas, BatisReturn The Devil’s Sinkhole in Rocksprings, home to theTours fourth-biggest bat colony in the state. During late September and early October, the massive cave has its biggest bat swarms Nature Walks andtoDay Tours of the year as the bats that have spent the summer the north travel south for the winter.

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

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

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

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

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

ONE OF A KIND vacation camp in desirable River Tree. This 1.4 acres boasts rock main home with 2 bedrooms, 2 loft areas and living, there is a separate bath house and camp kitchen area, and a rv hook up, all nestled under huge

The Friends of the Frio 25h Annual Trash Bash submitted by Joyce Weston

The Friends of the Frio just finished their 25h Annual Trash Bash and it was a success.

250 hungry helpers were fed, everyone was given a commemorative visor*, and then treated to some wonderful door prizes. The Boy Scout Troops had extra fun when their Troop Leaders won things like neon finger nail polish and lime green purses! An extra thank you to the Troops for helping set up and take down the tables and chairs.

It was with much love that we dedicated this year’s BBQ to Tim Mauel. Our fellow board member and friend will be missed. We appreciate the community for understanding if we let a few things drop thru the cracks. *A special thank-you to the following sponsors who helped provide our 25th Annual Trash Bash commemorative visors: Jerry Bates, Uvalde County Commissioner; Mission West, Steve Hardwick, CEO; Frio Dry Fifty; Real-Edwards Conservation & Reclamation District; and Yeargan’s River Bend Resort.

Cleaning our Frio River couldn’t be accomplished without all the help of the sponsors, donors, and especially the volunteers. It is a labor of love for us all. The Board of Directors thanks you.

Thank You to my community and clients for your support!

Pecan trees with beautiful views. You will only be a short distance from a very nice river park area and have access to pavilion, paved roads and central water.

Lots of handcrafted touches on this one! REDUCED $219,950.

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

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

2.2 ACRES WITH 172+ FT. OF FRIO FRONTAGE! Neat as a pin, 3BR/2B DW. 1 car covered carport, with shed/workshop on slab, sidewalks, wood steps with landings to shady bank of Frio River, vacation rental potential!

REDUCED $249,900.

3BR/2B with separate 1BR/1B guest house, privacy fencing, lots of improvements for the money!! Must see to appreciate! $139,000. CONTRACT PENDING! .4 OF AN ACRE, mobiles and rv’s allowed, access to central water and gorgeous Frio River! $27,000 REDUCED $24,500.! .7 OF AN ACRE, WITH FULLY FURNISHED AND EQUIPED RESTAURANT. Highway 83 frontage with good visibility! Reduced and priced to sell at $126,500..

2 CITY LOTS, totaling almost one acre on the north side of town with availability of city water, highway frontage, cleared of all cedar exposing beautiful oaks, and corners on three roads. $29,000. CONTRACT PENDING! 1 ACRE, completely fenced, fruit trees, shed, energy efficient 2BR/1B home, long views, wrap-a-round deck, comes tastefully furnished! $195,000.

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

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

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

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

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WILSON WELL SERVICE Duane Wilson P.O. Box 1272, Leakey, Texas 78873 Lic.#54947WLPK Office 830.232.6747 Cell 830.486.6768 Home 830.232.6682

TRASH BASH WORKERS

LEAKEY LIONS LtoR: Ed Mack, Julie Becker and Lion A.G. Hood and his wife Rita taking a break. Leakey Lions provides the drinks and desserts each year.

LAGUNA MONUMENT CO. 4139 Hwy. 90 East Uvalde, Texas 78801

Billy Welch Office 830-278-5261 Cell 830-591-6367

www.lagunamonument.com

PARKVIEW GENERAL STORE Located at

PARKVIEW RIVERSIDE RV PARK 2561 County Road 350 Concan, Texas 78838

COUNTYWIDE AIR & HEAT Have Your Air Conditioning System Inspected! for the summer months to cut down on

HIGH Electric Costs!

Karan Patterson

(ACROSS RIVER FROM GARNER)

• Propane - bottles & RV’s filled 365 days a year • Full service convenience store • Open year ‘round • Large event facility • Tables & chairs for rent • Full line of river gear • Tube Rentals • Firewood, ice, groceries, sundries

830-232-4006 877-374-6748 toll-free or visit our website @ www.ParkviewRiversideRV.com

“Let Us Help You Select An Appropriate Memorial”

Franchisee 25743 Hwy 55 Barksdale, TX 78828 Tel 830.234.3333 Fax 830.234.3332 karan.patterson@hrblock.com www.hrblock.com

“SERVICE IS WHAT WE DO!!”

LEAKEY AUTO SUPPLY

830-232-4555

Mike Hurley

TACLB006073

Vehicle Lockout JIM AND TAMMIE ALBARADO

Owners

YOU’LL FIND IT AT CARQUEST

AND WRECKER SERVICE Hwy. 83 N. & 1st Street

Leakey, Texas 78873 Ph. (830) 232-6656 Res. (830) 232-6983 Cell (830) 374-7866

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Classified Ads

The Hill Country Herald P.O. Box 822 Leakey, TX 78873 Phone: 830-232-6294 editor@hillcountryherald.net

DEADLINE MONDAY 5:00 p.m.

ONLY 20 CENTS PER WORD!!!

FOR SALE

EMPLOYMENT

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

FOR SALE

FULLTIME ACCOUNTING OFFICER – LEAKEY ISD

16+/-, Electrical, water, Great View, Double Wide Mobile Home, located in Frio Canyon, $175,000, call 830486-8411 for more information

MINI STORAGE $30 AND UP!!

830-232-5656 or 830-232-5290

FOR SALE

FOR RENT

Duties include purchasing, accounts payable, file maintenance and some human resource. General bookkeeping knowledge required. Fund Accounting or school experience a plus. Ability to develop a spreadsheet and perform 10-key by touch.

Applicant should be detail oriented, motivated, and organized. Two years experience preferred, or course work in accounting.

To apply, complete the Application for Service & Support Personnel, located at LeakeyISD.net - Employment link. Submit resume and application to Katherine Antes, Business Manager, by mail to PO Box 1129 Leakey, TX. 78873, in person at 429 N. US Hwy 83 – Administration Building, or via email to employment@leakeyisd.net.

Application deadline is 09/20/2014.

Office Assistant

(Part-time: 3 days per week) Located near Leakey, Texas

Basic Function: Position is responsible for office work including managing website, marketing, sales, organizing social media, answering phones, completing assigned to-do lists, billing, and filing.

Qualifications: No Degree Necessary. General office experience, must be computer savvy in Microsoft Office and social media networks.

Accountabilities: Promotes business growth and development. Communicates well with co-workers and clients. Must be flexible with hours, honest, and hardworking individual who will carry out assigned tasks in a timely manner. Self-starter a must!

REQUIRED: Background Check.

Email your resume to: jen.circleh@live.com

55 gal. steel drums $10.00 ea. Or 5 or more $8.00 ea.

Carl Cordell (830) 597-4453

2004 Ford F-150 5.4 V-8 Engine, Lariat Crew-Cab, Tow package, Leather Plus other extras, 39,000 miles, one owner, Extra Clean!! $19,950 Call (830) 232-6478

Large Commercial Bldg.

(old video store in Leakey) Centrally located, restroom, CH/A,great business location $350/ month.

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

For Rent: 4 bd 2 1/ 2 bath, central air/ heat, $975/mth $975 deposit, 830-900-2763

Duplex FOR RENT

2 bedroom, one bath. Energy efficient, in town $450/month, 1st and last plus cleaning deposit.

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

South Texas Basketball Officials looking for new members

Have you ever watched a basketball game from the stands or in front of your TV and thought “I could referee better than that”? NOW here is your chance to take those thoughts and make them turn into reality---The South Texas Basketball Chapter is actively looking for new/experienced officials for the upcoming 2014-2015 season.

Training sessions will take place each Saturday from 9am-noon at Zamora Middle School, 8638 Larkia St, San Antonio, TX 78224 starting Sept 6th and running through mid-Oct. The South Tx BB Chapter provides excellent training, mentoring and the opportunities to improve the quality of officiating at all levels that impact the development of the student athletes of Texas. We hope that you will take this opportunity to join us on the court.

The STC covers school districts from as far south as Laredo, as far west as Del Rio and Junction, up in the Hill County, down IH-37 to Pleasanton and Three Rivers areas, out east (Cuero, Yorktown, LaVernia etc) and all over the San Antonio area.

If you have any questions, visit our website at: www.southtexasrefs.com or contact J.J. Suarez at 830-279-9707 for more details. You can also visit us on Facebook and or Twitter for details on our chapter.

Across

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

1. Varieties 6. Rain heavily 10. Festive event 14. Obviate 15. Part of a church 16. Waterless 17. The lowest point of anything 18. Be agreeable or acceptable 19. Field game 20. Run away together to marry 21. Clip 23. Spoil 24. Sense organ 27. Facial expression 29. Troubadour 34. Self 35. Region 36. Binds 38. Rise as vapor 42. Be lazy

43. Informal photos 45. Not in active use 46. Go in 48. Skewer 49. Passport endorsement 50. Circuit 52. Supporting structure 54. Vehicle 58. Female sheep 59. Large flightless bird 60. Enclosed land around a house 62. Postal token 67. Clothing 69. Pack to capacity 71. Sweetner 72. Horrible 73. Scintilla 74. Corpulent 75. Proboscis 76. Camion 77. Awful

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1. Mentally healthy

2. Elliptical 3. Make new 4. Journey 5. Thoroughfare 6. Ballet step 7. Musical composition 8. Employing 9. Withdraw 10. Narrow opening 11. Fragrance 12. Hardy shrub with showy flowers 13. Worship 22. Swine 25. Humanities 26. Used to control a horse 28. The reason for an action 29. Gender 30. Metallic element 31. Orderly 32. Securely 33. Jumps

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37. Transient variation in voltage 39. Redact 40. In addition 41. Signify 44. Cook slowly in liquid 47. Risque 51. Tranquil 53. Unit of instruction 54. Started 55. Adult insect after metamorphosis 56. Ringlets 57. Mistake 61. Information 63. Musical instrument 64. Matures 65. Vertical spar 66. Animal hunted for food 68. Advance to the next round without playing 70. Thorny shrub Answers page 7

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

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

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

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

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

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

B&B allowed. Call for a showing or take a drive out 4 mi. south on RR 1120. Prices start $87,500 THE RIDGE ESTABLISHED INCOME PRODUCER, the Bungalow 40 will sleep up to 25 persons. The perfect place to get away with an in ground pool, outdoor kitchen, and a river park. Established income producer with a great upside. $425,000.

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

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

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

244 ac located 2 miles west of Leakey. A little bit of everything, fields, mountains, old ranch house, and rustic barn. Fronts on FM 337 and also on Patterson Creek Road, with Patterson Creek forming the southern boundary. Call for details.

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

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

DEVILS CANYON 25 acres with blacktop frontage west of Leakey Price reduced to $125,000

FRIO PECAN FARM managed rental with 2b/2ba, covered porch, beautiful Pecan grove, wildlife, price reduced to $160,000. Close to Leakey and walking distance to the river!

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

FRIO RIVER PLACE Here is your chance to own a 3 bedroom 3.5 bath home on the banks of the Frio River.

Like new and over 2 acres of beautiful land area. One of the largest homes you’ll find on the Frio. $569,000 FRIO TERRITORY This five acre building site on the Frio River can be yours today! Huge cypress trees line this blue water hole that is teeming with fish. Fronts on Highway 83 and the Frio River, private, yet close to town. Good restrictions, beautiful building site overlooking the river. $329,000 OAKMONT VILLAGE 2.21 acres of heavily wooded building site located just of FM 1120. $49,000 REAGAN WELLS, Two bedroom one bath cottage on river front tract, $134,900 RIVERTREE! Three bedroom, two bath home with built in appliances and central air and heat. Great condition and waiting for you. $175,000.

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

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

SPRING HILL 3.52 acres with a beautiful view overlooking Leakey. City water, Price reduced to $59,900 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. $429,500.

TWIN FORKS. Full one acre in unit one, huge oaks, beautiful building site, $55,500.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Pannell Real Estate Looking for real estate in the Nueces or Frio canyons?

We’ll Find What You’re Looking For! Office: 830-597-4165 108 Nueces Street, Camp Wood, TX 78833 Call us direct: Eddie Pannell, Broker 830-279-1642 Peggy Jo Taylor, Realtor 830-279-5130 Lisa Partida, Realtor 830-279-9033 We find solutions to get your property sold! www.pannellrealestate.com

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT Showing:

God’s Not Dead Friday, October 3rd 6:30 – 8:30 PM at

Church in the Valley Fellowship Hall Hwy 83 South, Leakey, TX When college student Josh Wheaton encounters an atheistic philosophy teacher who insists that his students will only pass by admitting that God is dead, Josh dedicates himself to proving the professor wrong about God. Rated PG - 112 minutes

TIRE AND WHEEL CONNECTION

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

(830) 232-5022

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

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

BEER & WINE AVAILABLE

Dine In or Pick Up Leakey, Texas

- FREE Admission - FREE Popcorn and Drink -

Bring the whole family!

Everyone welcome.

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CORRAL GIFTS

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

337 W RR 337, LEAKEY, TEXAS 830-232-6294

COME SEE THE NEW CUSTOM MADE CROSSES BY L&J DESIGNS $29

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

OPEN SUNDAYS !!

9a.m.-8p.m.

Corner of 83 and 337 DOWNTOWN, LEAKEY, TEXAS

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

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

AND STOP

BY OUR THURSDAY: Happy Hour 5-7 Enjoy free appetizers while they last!

AND it’s Karaoke Night!!!

FRIDAY: Steak Night AND Ladies Night, drinks half price ALL night!!!!

SATURDAY: LIVE MUSIC & DANCE with COUNTRY PRIDE!!!!

Don’t forget to watch your favorite Football Team At The Buckhorn! Open Thurs-Mon!!!

“See YOU at The Buckhorn”

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BUDDY BOY OCTOBER 4

Look for GREAT specials and plan to watch YOUR games here!”

See you at the Buckhorn!

Located on 83 between Concan and Leakey

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TRI CANYON BRANCH LIMITED TICKET SALES

Frio Canyon Chamber of Commerce

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

Of�ice Hours-Drive-Thru

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

Two Tickets to see Dallas Cowboys vs Indianapolis Colts Tickets are $20 ea. or three for $50.00

December 21, 2014 along with a two night stay in Dallas Dec 20th and 21st.

DRAWING TO BE HELD AT CHRISTMAS ON THE SQUARE

Also located inside Concan General Store

U.S. Hwy 83 & Tx. Hwy 127

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE FRIO CANYON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE