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REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S IMPOUND YARDS BECOME REALITY This month volunteers came together in Camp Wood and Leakey to construct the Real County Sheriff’s Department Impound Yards with materials that have been donated to the project by people in the community. Sheriff Johnson said they will begin using both of the facilities immediately. The impound / storage facilities will be used to store impounded and seized property associated with criminal acts and/or civil litigation where court orders require seizure
and storage of property until it is disposed of properly. Having impound yards that are directly controlled by the Sheriff ‘s Department saves the tax payers money in storage and security costs, limits chain of custody issues, and facilitates ongoing criminal investigation and enforcement actions. “I want to say thanks to all the folks who helped with donations and work on both of these projects” said Sheriff Johnson.
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First Six Weeks Honors Nueces Canyon Elementary ............................ Page 5
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REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WANTED PERSONS AND FUGITIVES ............................. Page 3
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Left to Right: Deputy Mark Cox, David Suttles, Sheriff Nathan T. Johnson, Cody Johnson, Rory Stewart, Kyle Johnson, Eli Ludlo, Winston Walker
Water News and River Flows Flows at all crossings on the Frio River were taken on September 21, 2017 and they all showed a reduction in flow since the last measurment. Fulgham’s Crossing just south of the Alto Frio Baptist Encampment had a flow of 12,626 gpm last month and now has a flow of 10,670 gpm; this is a reduction in flow of about 15%. The Leakey Springs crossing had a flow of 4,020 gpm last measurement, and a flow of 3,633 gpm this reading; about a 10% decrease in flow since the last measurement. This crossing has remained very constant since last summer with only slight variations from one measurement to the next; but has shown a downward trend over the last several measurements. The Mill Creek Crossing showed a significant decrease in flow this measurement of about 24%; there are culverts on the south end of this crossing that continue to have no flow.
by: Joel Pigg, General Manager, RECRD
This crossing has a flow of 8,238 gpm this measurement which is down from the last measurement of 10,898 gpm last month. On the west prong of the Frio River, conditions are very similar with all flows showing a decrease since the last measurement. The rainfall event that occurred just before the last measurement at these sites makes the flows this time look even worse because they show alarming drops in flow. The Rancho Real crossing had a flow of 11,413 gpm last month compared to a flow of 5,938 gpm this measurement reducing the flow by 48%. The Kent Creek crossing showed an approximately 31% decrease in flow since the last measurement; to a flow of 1,097 gpm this month down from a flow of 1,595 gpm last measurement. continued page 4
POWERS PRESENTS CONSTITUTION PROGRAM TO DAR MEMBERS by Karen Collins
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INDEX Legals/Jail Register ... . Page 3Community News ......... Page 4-7 Feature Story ............... Page 8-9 Obituaries ...................... Page 10 Classifieds ..................... Page 14
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Billie Jean Davis is pictured holding a bubble head of president James Madison, with Kristi Powers, who presented a program honoring him as the Father of the Constitution at the September DAR meeting
The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Uvalde de las Encinas Chapter, Regent Lesley Jones opened the first meeting of the new year by welcoming members and guests at the El Progreso Library at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 16th. After the opening rituals, Jakelynn Craw-
ford read the President General’s Message, and Diane Dooley read the National Defense Report. Since September 17th through 23rd is designated as Constitution Week, the featured speaker, DAR member Kristi Powers, spoke to the group of 24 members and guests about the United States Constitution. Her power-point presentation, both informative and entertaining, featured President James Madison, recognized in history as the Father of the Constitution. Information was given about his political background and the means he used to bring together the greatest minds in our country to frame a government for the new republic of the United States of America. Mrs. Powers brought items from her impressive presidential collection to display for the group to enjoy, including presidential knives, decanters, plates, blocks, spoons, miniature pewter plates, books, and a special pitcher. Registrar Nancy Baker reported that the chapter has 57 members, and five prospective members. Chaplain Alice Hicks reported that Box Tops were still being collected for DAR schools. The Awards won by the chapter last year were announced by Regent Jones, and she reminded the group of Veterans Day Programs in Uvalde and surrounding areas, that will be held this year on Friday, November 10th.
The next meeting will be held on Saturday, October 21st at 10:30 a.m. at the El Progreso Library in Uvalde. Members were asked to note that the December meeting will be held on the second Saturday of the month, December 9th. Any woman 18 years of age or older, regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution is eligible for DAR membership. For more information, contact Regent Lesley Jones at 830-563-2347. The group enjoyed lunch and a time of visitation at Oasis Outback following the meeting.
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JAIL REGISTER September 17- September 23, 2017 Collins, Shannon Leigh, 36 W/F, Knippa Texas, A/O Sheriff Johnson, Obtain Drugs by Fraud, A/D 9/22/2017, Weekend Jail Time Served Villareal, Jose Orlando, 28 W/M, Zapata, Texas A/O Deputy Castro, Evading Arrest Detention with Vehicle Driving While Intoxicated, A/D 9/23/2017 $6,000 Surety $4,000 Surety Real County Law Officers Nathan T. Johnson, Sheriff Steven Castro, Deputy Sheriff Mark Cox, Deputy Sheriff Teddy Douthit, Deputy Sheriff William Johnson, Deputy Sheriff Corporal Jake Sanchez, DPS Highway Patrol Alexander Robertson, DPS Highway Patrol Clint Graham, TPWD Game Warden A/D - ARREST DATE A/O - ARRESTING OFFICER
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DETAINER LIST Nies, Sheri Michelle, 42 W/F, Theft of Property => $100 < $750 5/25/2017, TDCJ McMahan, Khristy Anne, 49 W/F Theft of Property => $100 <$750 Theft of Property => $100 <$750 5/9/2017, Midland County Jail, Texas Frenzel, Devon, 22 W/M, Violation of Probation - Aggravated Assault Causing Bodily Injury w/ a Deadly Weapon 5/16/2017, Uvalde County Jail, Texas
Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report September 17- September 23, 2017 09/17/2017 @ 1041 responded to the Wash Barn on US Highway 83 south of Leakey to unlock a vehicle 2039 responded to Mountain Street in Leakey for reckless driver 09/18/2017 @ 1746 responded to US Highway 83 north of Leakey for a motorist assist 09/19/2017 @ 1058 responded to Texas State Highway 55 in Camp Wood for loose livestock 2240 responded to Two Twisted Sisters Bar in Camp Wood for a verbal disagreement 09/20/2017 @ 2219 responded to Paloverde Street in Leakey for a verbal disagreement
2244 responded to West Second Street in Camp Wood for loud music 09/22/2017 @ 1722 responded to Rim Rock Road on Ranch Road 337 west of Leakey for a burglary alarm 1759 responded to South Guadalupe Street in Camp Wood for a trespasser 1956 responded to Pecan Shadows in Wood Hollow Subdivision off of Ranch Road 337 west of Leakey for a lost child 09/23/2017 @ 1724 responded to US Highway 83 north of Leakey for reckless driver
REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WANTED PERSONS AND FUGITIVES The Real County Sheriff’s Office has numerous felony, misdemeanor, and capias warrants and we are actively seeking to apprehend all persons wanted by the various courts within our jurisdiction. The wanted individuals highlighted below are six individuals we have highlighted for this week’s “FUGITIVE SECTION”. We need your help to apprehend these subjects and hold them responsible for criminal acts committed in our community. If you know where these subjects are please call the Real County Sheriff’s Office at 830-232-5201. If you ARE one of these subjects or know you have outstanding warrants…. TURN YOURSELF IN AT ONCE.
Editor’s Note: This list is provided by Real County Sheriff’s Office, it lists subjects that are being held by Real County in contracted jail facilities awaiting trial
HOLDING LIST
Espino, Jorge, Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon District, 8/13/2016, 2 YRS TDCJ, 6/29/2017, 7/26/2017 Bandera Espino, Jorge, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm By Felon District, 8/13/2016, 4 YRS TDCJ, 6/29/2017, 7/26/2017 Bandera Magers, Will Travis, Violation of Probation - Evading Arrest / Detention with Motor Vehicle, District, 6/6/2017, Uvalde Mauel, Zachary John, Violation of Pre-trial Release - Possession of Controlled Substance PG1 > = 4G < 200G District, 7/25/2017, SAFAP, 8/25/2017, Edwards Hewitt, Shannon Dewayne, Possession of Controlled Substance PG 2 Greater than 1 gram Less than 4 grams, District, 8/8/2017, 3 YRS TDCJ 8/25/2017, Edwards Hewitt, Shannon Dewayne, Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1 Less than 1 gram District, 8/8/2017, 2 YRS SJ, 8/25/2017, Edwards Hewitt, Shannon Dewayne, Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1 Less than 1 gram District, 8/8/2017, 2 YRS SJ, 8/25/2017, Edwards Hewitt, Shannon Dewayne, Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1 Less than 1 gram, District, 8/8/2017, 2 YRS SJ 8/25/2017, Edwards McAlpine, Theodore, Violation of Probation - Deadly Conduct, District, 8/15/2017, Bandera Aguilera, Siera Nicole, Violation of Pre-Trial Release - Possession of Controlled Substance PG1 < 1 G, District 8/18/2017, Uvalde Aguilera, Siera Nicole, Violation of Probation - Possession of Marijuana < 2 ounces, County, 8/18/2017, Uvalde Newton, Melba, Violation of Probation - Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, District, 8/22/2017, 2 YRS SJ, 8/25/2017, Uvalde Irvin, Leslie Leigh, Violation of Probation - Theft of Property Greater than $750 Less Than $2500, County, 8/20/2017, Bandera Irvin, Leslie Leigh, Violation of Probation - Burglary of a Habitation, District, 8/25/2017, Bandera Rivas-Rocha, Juanita, Violation of Probation - Burglary of a Habitation, District, 8/25/2017, Bandera Shannon, Joshua Benjamin, Violation of Parole - Injury to a Child Causing Bodily Injury, District, 9/7/2017, Bandera
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City of Leakey Mayor: Harry Schneemann Secretary: Dee Dee Wally Office: 830-232-6757 Fax: 830-232-6775 Councilmen: Ken Auld • Roel Gonzalez• Carl Jensen Frankie DeLeon • Bob Bowers Leakey Volunteer Fire Dept.830-232-4005 Frio Canyon EMS, Inc.830-232-5299 City of Camp Wood Mayor: Jesse Chavez Office: 830-597-2265 Fax: 830-597-5365 email:cityhall@swtexas.net Aldermen: Brianna Taylor • Juan ( Mafy ) Gomez Johnie Wooldridge • Domingo Tobar • Josh Cox Volunteer Fire Dept:830-597-6100 Camp Wood Library: 830-597-3208 Nueces Canyon EMS: 830-597-4200 City of Sabinal Mayor: Charles Story Secretary: Betty Jo Harris Office: 830-988-2218 Councilmembers: Ali Alejandro, Louis “Mando” Landeros, Danny Dean, J. R. Flores, Mike Nuckles, and Andy Schaefer Sabinal Library 830-988-2911 Sabinal Municipal Judge: Anita Herndon 830-988-2630 Justice of the Peace Precinct #2 Bobby G. McIntosh,830- 988-2462 Real County County Judge, Garry Merritt 830-232-5304 Real County Attorney, Bobby Jack Rushing 830-232-6461 County/District Clerk, Jennifer Manchester 830-232-5202 Justice of the Peace Dianne Rogers: 830-232-6630 Justice of the Peace VACANT: 830-597-6149 Sheriff, Nathan Johnson 830-232-5201 Real County Constable Kevin Chisum 830-232-5201 Tax Assessor-Collector Donna Brice: 830-232-6210 Treasurer, Mairi Gray 830-232-6627 Chief Appraiser Michael Mann 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:Raymon Ybarra 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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PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors for the Real County Public Library Leakey will hold an annual meeting of the library on October 5, 2017 at 1000. As part of the meeting, the Board will vote on revisions to the By-Laws governing the library. The By-Laws were approved in December 2015 and this is the first revision. Changes include the addition of a Vice-President officer position, the defining of library membership, the addition of procedures for a special vote by the Board between regular meetings, and rewording to clarify its relationship with the Friends of the Library. A copy of the By-Laws showing all changes and comment forms are available at the library’s front desk.
Real County, Pct. 3&4, Justice of the Peace office, located in the City of Camp Wood Office building, will have new hours:
Monday: 2:00 pm—5:00 pm Tuesday: 2:00 pm—5:00 pm Wednesday: CLOSED Thursday: CLOSED Friday: 8:00 am—1:00 pm
Real County, Pct. 1 & 2, Justice of the Peace office, located in Real County Courthouse in Leakey, will be opened:
Monday: 8:00 am—12:00 pm Tuesday: 8:00 am—12:00 pm Wednesday:8:00 am—1:00 pm Thursday: 8:00 am—1:00 pm
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Water News and River Flows The Nueces River flows were taken on September 20, 2017 with the same drops in flows that were seen on the Frio. McDonalds Crossing was flowing at 16,560 gpm last measurement and decreased to a flow of 11,150 gpm this measurement or approximately a 33% decrease. This crossing has several pipes that are reduced in flow at this time with gravel clogging the pipes. The Nueces River Dam on Highway 55 south of Camp Wood had a flow of 24,008 gpm last
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reading and this measurement the culverts had a flow of 16,391 gpm or about a 32% decrease. This is the lowest reading at this crossing in over a year and a half. For those of you that live in the northern portion of Edwards County near Telegraph here are the latest flow measurements for the crossings in your area. The first crossing on Highway 377 near Telegraph had a flow of 40,954 gpm a few weeks ago and has increased to a flow of 39,603 gpm or
a decrease in flow of about 3%. There are a couple of culverts at this crossing that have debris clogging the pipes. The second crossing on Highway 377 near the Evergreen School had a flow of 36,878 gpm a few weeks ago when I last checked the flow and now has a flow of 36,512 gpm or a decrease of about 1%. This crossing also has pipes that are clogged with gravel causing some reduction in flow.
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rely on each other. * Adopt green, chemical-free lawn care practices. Everyone wants a lush, green lawn, and too many people use chemicals, fertilizers and unhealthy products to achieve their dream. Resolve to eliminate lawn care habits that harm Mother Nature, such as chemical dethatchers, fertilizers and weed killers. Instead, rent a dethatching machine and aerator to improve your lawn’s health naturally. You can even rent a chipper or grinder to turn yard debris like twigs, branches, fallen leaves and grass clippings into mulch for planting beds. * Make your own cleaning chemicals. Cleaning chemicals are a staple in every home; they’re also rarely environmentally friendly. However, you can get the same cleaning benefits without the negative environmental impact by making your own cleaning chemicals from natural sources. Mineral oil and lemon juice combine to make a great furniture polish, just as vinegar and salt can be used to clean copper or brass. For an all-purpose cleaning solution, try liquid soap, baking soda and tap water. Recipes for these solutions and more are found easily online, so browse around and you’ll discover the perfect natural solution for your needs. A green lifestyle doesn’t happen overnight, and while you’ve already set the initial stages in motion, there is more you can do. Adding a few of these green habits will help. Apply the tips offered above and your new green lifestyle will be effective and enjoyable before you know it.
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First Six Weeks Honors Nueces Canyon Elementary 1st Six Weeks A Honor Roll
1st Grade Kaleb DeHoyos Shaylee Falcon Daniel Hendrix Mahalie Kramer Jackson Newman Jason Bo Pannell Joseph Sellars Ariel Shipman Dodge Turner Jake Whipkey 2nd Grade Caden Cox Kyle Johnson Isias Patterson Maya Phillips 3rd Grade Hannah Gomez Kylie Kramer Jadrek Martin Kaylei Rangel Miley Sifuentes Anna Vernor 5th Grade Savannah Cable Cheyenne Carter Idrianna Deleon Soraya Deleon Lilly Pannell Alexandria Quillin
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Ian Garcia Christopher Ibarra Sarah Kremp Nikolai Stewart Bradyn Taylor Skyler Valenzuela Joselyn Venegas Mackenzie Whipkey Karleigh Wooldridge 2nd Grade Manuel Carabajal Natalia Falcon Audrina Ramirez Colin Taylor Genaro Torres Jr Eli Tuck 3rd Grade Kila Chippewa Reagan King Alexxzander Martinez Christopher Romero Caleb Schaefer James Sellars Kyndra Silvernale 5th Grade Valeria Carabajal Jay Edwards Kartherine Foutz Kellan Hidalgo
Perfect Attendance 1st Six Weeks PK Kylar Brown Autumn Parks Aiyanna Register Realea Romero
Jailey Sweeten Caleb Tondre Henry Upchurch Ariah Vasquez Kinder Chase Baker Kori Brown Decorah Falcon Allison Harrison Makayla Hernandez Brennleigh Lynch James Mendez Faylynn Shipman Jaiden Shipman Isaiah Sniegowski Eva Torres Damien Tuck Ayden Villegas Adrian Whipkey Autumn Whipkey Colton Williams Lacie Wimberley Kylar Brown 1st Grade Kaleb Hehoyos Shaylee Falcon Christopher Ibarra Mahalie Kramer Sarah Kremp Jackson Newman Jason Bo Pannell Ariel Shipman Dodge Turner Skylar Valenzuela Joselyn Venegas Jake Whipkey Mackenzie Whipkey
Karleigh Wooldridge 2nd Grade Natalia Falcon Kyle Johnson Mia Martinez Isias Patterson Maya Phillips Colin Taylor Genaro Torres Jr. Eli Tuck Peyton Whipkey 3rd Grade Kassidy Brown Christopher Carabajal Hannah Gomez Noah Hewett Trinity Hewett Reagan King Kylie Kramer Alexxzander Martinez Braelynn Musquiz Rocky Nelson Cruz Nevarez Kaylei Rangel Carmela Sanchez Caleb Schaefer Kyndra Silvernale Amelia Sweeten Anna Vernor Luke Wimberley 4th Grade Julian Bustillos Cristian Carabajal Elena Flores Caleb Gamez Emily Garcia Ayden Gonzales
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NC Boys Cross Country at Fredericksburg By Boys Coach Deyanira Flores
The Canyon XC boys traveled to Fredericksburg in the wee hours of the morning to arrive to the most challenging course of the season. I always knew it had hills, but it never ended. Running against some great competition such as Fredericksburg, Canyon Lake, Wimberly, Kerrville, just to mention a few, the boys met the challenge with some respectable drops in their times. Lining up on the line at 8:15am, the varsity boys division prepare for one of the deadliest courses out there. “Hill’s, hills, hills, what comes up must come down.” The Panther’s lead dog, Daunte Flores is finally catching up to his training. Two seconds away from the 18 minute barrier, Daunte runs hard as he is winding his way to the finish line. Looking strong he came in 27th and ran an 18:01. That 17minute 5K comes with a lot of commitment and responsibility. Once he hits that marker, it’s all sweet sailing from there. He just needs to get there. Meanwhile, the other boys are scraping off times as the season progresses. Mikey Ibarra drops his time by 45seconds, runs a 21:16 and places 53rd. Working his way up from the beginning, Moses Falcon has a drastic drop with a minute and 20second improvement, running a 21:41 and placing 56th. Kambryn Deleon leaves his minute
out in the field to finish with a 22:14 and a 58thplace finish. Under 7 minutes at the mile, Edmond Winston sets himself up for another PR at 22:47. Despite the hills, there was some motivation out there on Saturday. I don’t know if it was the new racing flats or they just got a little bit of “the want” in them. Jordan Short also participated in the junior varsity division. In the 8th grade division, our junior high boys placed again with an overall 3rd place finish. They are really representing well in these meets. The race started off with a false start when someone’s shoe comes off and someone else trips over that person and so on. I always hated when that happened. There were 3 false starts at the State XC meet my senior year. Now it all depends on who can overcome it and find themselves where they were before the race started. Battling through the hills, Santos Flores comes in 2nd, 9 seconds behind his only competition, the Kerrville boy, running an 11:48. With his eyes on his competitors, Zavey Paz places 5th chasing them down throughout the whole race. His mile split was under 6 minutes this week as he runs his second mile only 26 seconds apart. We call those people “pure distance cats”. You can always tell who is ready for war when you step up on that line. Prepa-
ration is the key. As competitors you need to know that you did everything you could to prepare for that race. As our 3rd runner this week, Nate Carbajal was ready to throw down. His goal was to break 14 minutes and without that in sight, he never would have dropped his time. Only 15 seconds from his goal, he runs a 14:15 and places 31st. Andres Carabajal places 43rd with a time of 14:41 and right behind him, Jordan Taylor drops his time to a 14:42 placing 44th. Ryan Rodriguez passes me at 7:40 in his mile split and he knows that he is ahead of his pace. He speeds up the finish through the zigzags, PR’s with a 15:48, and places 50th. Ralph Ramos runs a good first mile and battles it out with those hills to finish 57th and runs a 17:59. The attitude of discipline and meeting expectations carried them to their progress this week. “Progress is success.” They are finally seeing the results from their hard work. At the starting line, we talked about making all their work this past week worth it; all the weights, the hills, my yelling. This was “pay day.” To top off our season, we will be competing in our last invitational before our district meet in Uvalde at the SWTX junior college this coming weekend.
NC Girls Cross Country in Fredericksburg This past Saturday the Lady Panthers competed in the Fredericksburg Invitational Cross Country Meet at Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park. This tough and competitive race consisted of steep hills, long inclines, State caliber competition, and zig zags to the finish. Though tough the girls ran a good race. Placing 18th with an improved time of 13:13 was Paige Elliott. Next to finish was Leslie Taylor, making a great showing after having been out for
three weeks with an ankle injury, coming in with a time of 14:07. Shortly following were Layne Hicks with a time of 15:22, Megan Sifuentes with a time of 16:02 and Nataliah DeLeon with a 16:12. Wrapping it all up for the team was Payton Nevarez with a time of 17:51 and Amanda White with an 18:34. In Junior High action the little Lady Panthers also made some good strides tackling this tough course Placing 4th as a team. Competing and medaling
By Girls Coach Toby Kramer
were Camdyn Childs in 11th place with a personal best of 14:44 and Jayci Karnes in 14th also with a personal best of 14:54. Running personal bests as well were Ailani Sanchez with a 15:41 and Evelyn Ibarra with a 16:30. Rounding out the team score were Katy Karnes with 17:42 and Kylie Taylor with a 19:20.
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On July 6, the Sabinal Civic Club became a non-profit organization. As such, some changes have been made regarding the scholarship awards. The funds for the two scholarships, the Sabinal Civic Club scholarship and the Ann Pierce Memorial scholarship, are now funded through The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country whose headquarters are in Kerrville. College bound senior students from Sabinal ISD or at home educated senior students could qualify for the scholarships. If a student has received funding for their first year already, he or she can then apply again for their sophomore year’s tuition. That student must attach a transcript of their first year to their application. For the Sabinal Civic Club Scholarship Fund, when awarded, goes specifically for the Southwest Texas Junior College. The Ann Pierce Memorial Scholarship Fund is for any college, university, or even a trade school. The money, $1,000, will be paid directly to the proper higher learning institution. To apply for either scholarship, the student must go online using the Community Foundation’s website www.comm unityfoundation.net whose phone number is 830-896-8811. Applications will be available December 4 of this year and must be submitted prior to January 24 of this coming year. Awards will be given April 15, 2018. Questions about the scholarship program can be directed to President Ava Denney at 210-378-0662. The next meeting of the Sabinal Civic Club will be held on Thursday, October 5, at 4 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the First United Methodist Church which is located on the southwest corner of San Antonio Street and Fisher Avenue (aka Highway 90). Mayor Charles D. Story will address the group about goals and projects of the city. Anyone is welcome to attend.
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Jr. he weighed in at 8 pounds, 11 ounces. Congratulations are in order. Former member, Jean Pepper’s address is 2502 Utica Avenue, Lubbock, Texas, 79407-2300, for those who would like to stay in touch.
Coming up this next week, on Tuesday, October 3, from 5 to 7 p.m., is Sabinal’s National Night Out. There will be games for the children, cotton candy, hot dogs, nachos, popcorn, and snow cones and everything is free. There will be prizes awarded to the children and this is a time for neighbors to meet and greet neighbors. Getting to know one another better is the object of the evening. Be sure to come.
The 95th Chicken Supper was held on Saturday evening and was well attended. Music was provided in the church prior to the opening of the Country Store. Then, the musicians went outside and played for the enjoyment of those waiting in line for their suppers, both to go and to eat there.
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Community Cantata
Practice for the Christmas Cantata has been changed to Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. Steven Henry is the director and anyone of any age is welcome to “make a joyful noise” to the Lord.
Hudson Brotherhood
This unique non denominational gathering of men and boys meets every fourth Sunday of the month, excluding the month of December. This Sunday, they met at First Baptist. There were 17 men and boys present for the meeting. Brother Monty Benson delivered the message and Eddie McKinney brought the breakfast. It is open to all and they meet at different churches in the area for fellowship. Men, check it out. It has been going on for over 100 years and offers you a chance to share in the faith.
Central Christian
The service started with Colleen Casburn reading scripture from the Book of James. As the young people come forward, we notice they gain confidence, a valuable life lesson for any age group. The sermon continued its series on 1 Corinthians. Wednesday night Bible Study time has been changed to 6 p.m. and is held in the Annex. The study of Ephesians continues.
Church of Christ
James and Martha Ruiz are celebrating the birth of their son, born last Thursday in Uvalde Memorial Hospital. Named James,
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First United Methodist
The Gideons International spoke of their work and a love offering basket was provided at the gathering following the church service this past Sunday. There will be a called church conference on October 11 at 6 p.m. in the fellowship hall. All members are encouraged to attend. A vote for or against One Board governance will be taken at that time. At the Annual Church Conference on October 29 at 6 p.m., our church will meet in conjunction with La Divina Trinidad Iglesia Methodista and First United Methodist in Uvalde at 301 North High Street in Uvalde. The Bible News Club meets each Wednesday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Frontier Girls meet at 6:30 p.m. On Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m., the Women’s Bible Study meets.
St Patrick’s Catholic
Flowers in the church were given by the Spanish Choir this past weekend. This is an opportunity to remember past loved ones. October 6 is First Friday of the month Eucharistic Adoration begins at 8 a.m. at St. Patrick’s and continues until the Rosary at 6 p.m., followed by Benediction and Holy Mass. October 7 is First Saturday of the month. Mass is at St. Patrick’s at 11:30 a.m. in reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. There will be a Second Collection the weekend of October 7/8 for Hope of the Future, Catholic Schools.
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Juan Seguín, political and military figure of the Texas Revolution and Republic of Texas, was born in San Antonio on October 27, 1806, the elder of two sons of Juan José María Erasmo Seguín and María Josefa Becerra. Although he had little formal schooling, Juan was encouraged by his father to read and write, and he appears to have taken some interest in music. At age nineteen he married María Gertrudis Flores de Abrego, a member of one of San Antonio’s most important ranching families. They had ten children, among whom Santiago was a mayor of Nuevo Laredo and Juan, Jr., was an officer in the Mexican military in the 1860s and 1870s. Seguín began his long career of public service at an early age. He helped his mother run his father’s post office while the latter served in Congress in 1823–24. Seguín’s election as alderman in December 1828 demonstrated his great potential. He subsequently served on various electoral boards before being elected alcalde in December 1833. He acted for most of 1834 as political
chief of the Department of Bexar, after the previous chief became ill and retired. Seguín’s military career began in 1835. In the spring he responded to the Federalist state governor’s call for support against the Centralist opposition by leading a militia company to Monclova. After the battle of Gonzales in October 1835, Stephen F. Austin granted a captain’s commission to Seguín, who raised a company of thirtyseven. His company was involved in the fall of 1835 in scouting and supply operations for the revolutionary army, and on December 5 it participated in the assault on Gen. Martín Perfecto de Cos’s army at San Antonio. Seguín entered the Alamo with the other Texan military when Antonio López de Santa Anna’s army arrived, but was sent out as a courier. Upon reaching Gonzales he organized a company that functioned as the rear guard of Sam Houston’s army, was the only Tejano unit to fight at the battle of San Jacinto, and afterward observed the Mexican army’s retreat. Seguín accepted the Mexican surrender of San Antonio on June 4, 1836, and served as the city’s military commander through the fall of 1837; during this time he directed burial services for the remains of the Alamo dead. He resigned his commission upon election to the Texas Senate at the end of the year. Seguín, the only Mexican Texan in the Senate of the republic, served in the Second, Third, and Fourth Congress. He served on the Committee of Claims and Accounts and, despite his lack of English, was chairman of the Committee on Military Affairs. Among his legislative initiatives were efforts to have the laws of the new republic printed in Spanish. In the spring of 1840 he resigned his Senate seat to assist Gen. Antonio Canales, a Federalist, in an abortive campaign against the Centralists, but upon his return to San Antonio at the end of the year he found himself selected mayor. In this office Seguín became embroiled in
growing hostilities between Anglos and Mexican Texans. He faced personal problems as well. He had gained the enmity of some residents by speculating in land. He financed his expedition in support of Canales by mortgaging property and undertook a smuggling venture in order to pay off the debt. Although upon his return from Mexico he came under suspicion of having betrayed the failed Texan Santa Fe expedition, he still managed to be reelected mayor at the end of 1841. His continuing conflicts with Anglo squatters on city property, combined with his business correspondence with Mexico, incriminated him in Gen. Rafael Vásquez’s invasion of San Antonio in March 1842. In fear for his safety, Seguín resigned as mayor on April 18, 1842, and shortly thereafter fled to Mexico with his family. He spent six years in Mexico and then attempted to reestablish himself in Texas. While living in Mexico he participated, according to him under duress, in Gen. Adrián Woll’s invasion of Texas in September 1842. Afterward his company served as a frontier defense unit, protecting the Rio Grande crossings and fighting Indians. During the Mexican War his company saw action against United States forces. At the end of the war he decided to return to Texas despite the consequences. He settled on land adjacent to his father’s ranch in what is now Wilson County. During the 1850s he became involved in local politics and served as a Bexar County constable and an election-precinct chairman. His business dealings took him back to Mexico on occasion, and at the end of the 1860s, after a brief tenure as Wilson county judge, Seguín retired to Nuevo Laredo, where his son Santiago had established himself. He died there on August 27, 1890. His remains were returned to Texas in 1974 and buried at Seguin, the town named in his honor, during ceremonies on July 4, 1976.
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Somewhere in the West” William Alexander Anderson Wallace By Linda Kirkpatrick
William Alexander Anderson Wallace made his own mark in the history and the folklore of Texas. Rumor has it that he is descended from the Scottish highlander William Wallace of the movie “Braveheart” fame. That alone is something to brag about. I first became acquainted with him in a tale told to me by my Uncle Joe D. Joe D, a spinner of tales, I never knew what was true, what was folk lore, and what was just something he made up! Obviously the tale that included Wallace was true, well parts of it anyway but that story will be for another time. On April 3, 1817, Wallace was born in Lexington, Virginia. Virginia was the booming hub of our country. Not only is Virginia Wallace’s home state but it is the home of presidents and Virginia played a great role in setting the founding stones for the development of the United States of America. During Wallace’s early years many people were moving west while he stayed and worked on his father’s orchard. The lure of the west just called these adventurous people but Wallace’s father thought that he was still too young to follow in his brother’s trek west. The people traveled in wagonloads to the land called Texas. They took advantage of the free land but much of the new land available to them provided them with much more than they bargained for. There were people and countries who still felt that the new land available to these immigrants was really not available. Therefore, they vowed to preserve and protect but still the immigrants kept coming and battles were imminent. Such is what happened in March 1836 at what entered the books as the Goliad Massacre. Without the luxury of the internet and instant information, no one knows when the news of the fall of the Alamo and the Goliad Massacre reached Lexington, Virginia. The news that arrived at the Wallace household was not good. Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna ordered the execution of the men under the command of James W. Fannin. Santa Anna’s recent victory over the Alamo spurred him on to order the execution of all prisoners held at Goliad. Under Mexico law, he was within his rights to do this. Among those executed at sunrise on Palm Sunday, March 27, 1836 were Third Sargent Samuel P. Wallace of Captain Wadsworth’s Texas volunteers and brother to William Alexander Anderson Wallace and their cousin 1st Sargent William Wallace. The news of the deaths of his brother and cousin did not set will with William Wallace. He then made a decision that probably did not set well with his family. At the age of 19 years, he packed his gear, mounted his horse and headed to Texas to avenge the deaths of his relatives. He had high hopes of arriving in time to join the revolution but alas by the time he arrived the revolution was over and the Texans had won. He loved the spirit of this new land and just decided to stay. This new land of Texas was a tough place to live however; it must have suited him just fine because he called it home for the rest of his very colorful life. He first located in the area of LaGrange. In 1840, he assisted with the building of the new capital in Austin. While in Austin, as one story goes, he was mistaken for an Indian named Bigfoot, who had been robbing and plundering homes. The only thing that saved him was the size of his foot. The track of the Indian measured a whopping 14 inches. Now Wallace stood six feet two inches tall, 240 pounds and they just assumed that a 14-inch foot would be needed to support a man of that stature. After deliberation it was determined that
Wallace’s foot was smaller, though innocent, he carried the nickname the rest of his life. Bigfoot participated in many skirmishes during his time in Texas. The most notable was his survival of the Black Bean incident. He was captured while he serving on the Mier Expedition. If you remember in last month’s article about William Wilson, this is where their story comes together. I don’t know if they came to Texas together or separately but they were friends and both from Lexington, Virginia. Wallace drew a white bean and that saved his life. He was imprisoned at Perote Prison and later released. Bigfoot’s reputation grew and along with that his ability to weave stories about his life began to grow as well. No one knew if what he told was true or not and sometimes when he told the truth, no one believed him. A good example of his tall tales comes forth from a trip that he made back to Lexington to visit his family. In the book, Adventures of Bigfoot Wallace by John C. Duval, Bigfoot described the reception honoring his return in the following manner. “There was a great crowd there and everybody was anxious to see the “Wild Texan,” as they called me.” The young ladies there swooned and at that point his tales grew! “For instance, one young woman wanted to know how many wild horses I had ever seen in a drove. I told her perhaps thirty or forty thousand.” Even though Duval proved that this was probably a truth, the young lady doubted Bigfoot, so in turn he told her one of his typical yarns. “Well then,” said I, “maybe you won’t believe me when I tell you there is a sort of spider in Texas as big as a peck measure, the bite of which can only be cured by music.” “Oh, yes,” she answered, “I would believe that’s all so.” However, the tale that I love concerns one of my least favorite critters, the Texas Red Headed Centipede. “Among other whoppers, I told her there was a varmint in Texas called the Sante Fe, that was still worse than the tarantula, for the best brass band in the country couldn’t cure their sting; that the creature had a hundred legs and a sting on every one of them, besides two large stings in it’s forked tail, and fangs as big as a rattlesnake’s. When they sting you with their legs alone, you might possibly live an hour; when with all their stings, perhaps fifteen or twenty minutes; but when they sting and bite you at the same time, you first turn blue, then yellow , and then a beautiful bottle green, when your hair all falls out, and your finger nails drop off, and in five minutes you are as dead as a door nail, in spite of all the doctors in America.” Along the way, Bigfoot and Creed Taylor became friends especially as old men. My Uncle Joe D was a descendent of Creed Taylor and that story that he told me was the escapade of Bigfoot and Creed Taylor in their hunt for the notorious horse thief Vidal. The version I heard was greatly fluffed but as I got older and researched, the story happened less a bit of the fluff. Bigfoot’s life was as interesting as he made it to be. The state of Texas awarded Bigfoot a grant of land in Frio County and spent his retirement there under a shade tree spinning yarns. He died January 7, 1899. Following his death, the Texas legislature moved his body to the State Cemetery in Austin, Texas.
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The depth at the #014 1.01 acre in Valley Vista, hilltop with great views, clubhouse with pool, stocked fishing pond, 35 acres of wilderness area and epicenter was 5 kilometers (3.1 miles). “We cannot conclusively confirm at this time underground electricity. $39,500. the nature (natural or human-made) of the event,” the USGS said. North Korea addresses UN, Trump tweets response- Basically this amounted to President Trump denigrating North Korea, calling them “Rocket Man.” North Korea said, “Trump had made a missile attack on the US mainland more inevitable by insulting the dignity of North Korea. None other than Trump himself is on a suicide mission,” Ri said in a speech at the UN General Assembly. “In case innocent lives of the US are harmed because of this suicide attack, Trump will be held totally responsible.” Trump took on Twitter Saturday night to respond to Ri’s remarks. -”Just heard Foreign Minister of North Korea speak at U.N. If he echoes thoughts of Little Rocket Man, they won’t be around much longer!” Trump wrote. The foreign minister also said the “dangerous reality (is) that the gambler who grew old using threats, frauds and all other schemes to acquire a patch of land holds the nuclear button. These are what constitute the gravest threat to the international peace and security today. Ri called Trump a “mentally deranged” person who used “reckless and violent words.” There was no other immediate response from the White House to Ri’s remarks, but there were military maneuvers. The Pentagon said Saturday that B-1B Lancer bombers from Guam and F-15C Eagle fighter escorts from Okinawa, Japan, flew in international airspace over waters east of North Korea. It’s the farthest north of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that US fighters or bomber aircraft have ever flown this cenWe are happy to help whether you need a major repair or a tury, the Pentagon said. 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Trump tweeted Friday that Kim was “obviously a madman” who would be “tested like never before.” UN Secretary-General António Guterres met with Ri on Saturday. “The Secretary-General expressed concern over the tensions on the Korean Peninsula and appealed for de-escalation and full implementation of relevant Security Council resolutions,” a statement from a UN spokesperson said. “The Secretary-General emphasized the need for a political solution.” ranchroadconstruction@gmail.com Throughout the week Washington and Pyongyang have had strong words for each other. Earlier this week North Korea’s Ri said his country could test a powerful nuclear weapon over the Pacific Ocean in response to Trump’s threats of military action. Those remarks came shortly after Kim Jong Un made an unprecedented televised statement, accusing Trump of being “mentally deranged.” In a rare direct statement, Kim said that Trump would “pay dearly” for the threats, and that North Korea “will consider with seriousness exercising of a corresponding, highest level of hard-line countermeasure in history.” “I am now thinking hard about what response he could have expected when he allowed such eccentric words to trip off his tongue,” Kim said. “I will surely and definitely tame the mentally by The Organic Gardeners deranged US dotard with fire.” To comply with a UN Security Council resolution calling for sanctions over North Korea’s nuclear activity, China said Friday that it will limit its exports of refined petroleum products to Pyongyang as well as ban imports of the North’s textiles. 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28th Annual Trash Bash – September 9, 2017 by Anne Mauel
Friends of the Frio, Inc. had another successful Trash Bash this year. We collected trash from Camp Live Oak to Neal’s Lodges. That is over 20 miles of the Frio River. Our mission is dedicated to protecting and conserving the beauty, cleanliness, natural resources and integrity of the Upper Frio River and its tributaries. Over 15 teams of volunteers cleaned sections of the river. Each team gathered the usual trash of aluminum cans, plastic bottles. The teams collected thousands of pounds of garbage. After cleaning the river, Friends of the Frio provided a full barbeque dinner at Garner State Park Pavilion, after dinner, door prizes were given to all participants. We would like to thank the following businesses and people for the generous donation(s) to our annual event. American Legion Hall Andy’s on River Road B & B Citgo Bandera Electric Bent Rim Grill Bent River Resort Buck Stop Camp Live Oak Canyon Charm Catahoula Wood Working Concan Nursery Concan Pies Dora’s Nursery First State Bank of Uvalde Leakey Branch Friends Grill Friends of Garner
Frio Country Frio Dry 50’s Frio Family Getaway Frio Lodging Frio Pecan Farm Frio River Resorts Frio Springs Lodgings and Historic Inn Garner Concessions (Rimkus Management) Happy Hollow Hill Country Herald Hondo Bank House Pastures Laurica Parker Leakey Lions Club
Loca on the Frio Morales Feed Neal’s Dining Room Neal’s Lodges Parkview Riverside RV Park Rio Bella River Haven River Oaks River Rim Resort Seven Bluffs Cabin Stripes Tonsi’s Therapeutic Massage Uvalde Co. Commissioner Jerry Bates Yaklin’s Frio River Cabins
Leakey Liquors Leakey Mercantile
Yeargan’s River Bend Resort
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HOMES NEWProperty 09: 61 Laurel Ln. in Concan! Immaculate 3BD/2BA. Landscaping, carport, storage, standing seam roof! Rental pool. $315,000 Property 11: 157 Spring Branch in Twin Forks is a super nice 3BD/2BA home on TWO LOTS! Gorgeous Frio River access! $229,000 Property 13: 3/2 home on 5+ ac. in Deer Creek. New 30x40 metal bldg. on slab. Covered porch, rock patio/firepit. NICE! $259,000 PENDING Property 18: 3BD/2BA log home under huge pecan trees. 85 Pecan Bottom Lp in River Tree. Gorgeous river access! $339,000 Property 19: 4BD/3BA home on 9+ ac. in THE RANCH in Concan! Unique property w/river access! Ag. Valuation.. $565,000 REDUCED Property 21: TWO exceptional 3BD/2BA homes on 5 acs. in The Ranch in Concan. Gorgeous river park. Must see! $699,000 Property 24:Cute 3/2 brick home in town. Easy walk to shops, restaurants, library and the Frio! Circle drive + carport. $129,500 Property 26: RIVERFRONT home on 2+ acres. Beautiful, hill country modern design. High end finishes & appliances. GORGEOUS! $539,000 Property 27: 4BD/3.5BA home w/gorgeous views. 621 Catclaw Mtn. Rd. in Concan. Rental OK. Frio river access! $549,000 REDUCED Property 39: Cute 1BD/1BA cabin on 6.37 ac. in Roaring Springs Ranch! VIEWS for miles + gorgeous common areas. $108,000 PENDING Property 41: Nice 52 acre place with a spacious 2BD/2BA home located halfway between Uvalde & Camp Wood. $295,000 REDUCED Property 45: Large 3/3 home in the unique Frio Cielo Ranch community between Leakey/Uvalde. Wonderful amenities. $174,900 Property 78: 4BD/3BA home on nearly one ac. 179 Roy Chisum Rd. No restrictions! 500’ of private river access! $299,000
LOTS Property 01 : 9.3 ac. Views, underground elec., city water and sensible restrictions. Borders a large ranch. Owner/Broker. $99,900 Motivated! Property 08: Wooded residential lot in Canyon Oaks. Frio River access + hillside and valley views. Water & elec available. $56,000 Property 14: 1+ acre lot in Canyon Oaks—Concan. Hilltop/views + gorgeous river access park. Water/elec. avail. Rentals OK. $49,000 Property 16: 1.18 acre lot in Rio Park Estates. Frio River access $40,000 PENDING NEWProperty 30: Valley Vista Lot 67 is 1+ acre. Community pool & clubhouse. All utilities. VIEWS for miles. Backs to greenbelt $39,500 Property 31: Lot 3 in Valley Vista is 4.4 useable acres. All utilities + use of community pool and clubhouse. $55,500 Property 32: Lot 36 in Valley Vista has stunning easterly views. 1+ acre. All utilities + use of community pool and clubhouse. $49,500 Property 34: 7+ ac. lot in R-N-R Ranch—Rio Frio, TX. Beautiful oaks, well/septic in place but need to be verified/tested. $118,000 Property 35: 5.16 ac. just west of Leakey. Gated, city water, paved roads, underground electric. See Old Baldy from here! $69,900 REDUCED Property 43: 8+ acs. w/gorgeous oaks and great bldg. sites. Electricity available. AG VALUATION = LOW taxes!! Shady Oaks Subdv. $77,045 Property 52: 5+ ac West of Leakey. Fronts on John Buchanan Rd. Bldg. site faces east and is ready to go! $52,500
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Property 07: 15 acres in Concan w/Hwy. 127 frontage. Small hunter’s cabin. No utilities but elec. is close. $103,569 Property 10: 31.05 acres. Just off Hwy. 41 in far NW Real County. Fairview Ranch. Neat little hunting place! $99,360 Property 12: 5+ ac north of Leakey w/2400 sq. ft. metal bldg. Hwy. frontage. Some elevation for great views. Ag. Exempt. $179,000 REDUCED NEWProperty 15: 82+ ac w/deep soil, big live oaks, native grasses & minimal cedar. Water & elec. High fenced $230,000 REDUCED Property 25 : RR336 north of Leakey. 17+ acs. West prong of the Frio River on eastern boundary. Owner/Agent $222,000 Property 29 : 170 acs. +/- WILL DIVIDE Hwy. 337W frontage. Views for miles! $3900 per acre REDUCED Property 37: 32.49 acs. fronting Hwy. 55 btwn Rocksprings & Barksdale. Terrific views & building sites. $69,000 PENDING Property 38: 24+/- ac hunting tract at the back of Rancho Real. Borders large ranch. Very gamey...see game pics on website! $73,890 Property 40: 17.6 acres w/Frio frontage! Close to Leakey. Several building sites. Electricity nearby. $230,000 Property 46: Between Leakey & Camp Wood is 28+ ac. ready for hunting, camping and enjoying the views! Elec close. $90,000 REDUCED NEWProperty 48: 6+ acres with water & electricity available! Ag. valuation, water/elec. available, fenced 2 sides. Views & oak trees! $78,000 NEWProperty 49: 9+ ac. 3 miles north or Leakey. Ag. valuation, water/elec. available, fenced 2 sides. Views & oak trees! $117,000 NEWProperty 50: 16.5 ac. +/- north of Leakey. Perimeter fenced, Ag. valuation, water/elec. available. Will divide (see above). $179,000 Property 51: 37.23 acres. w/Hwy. 41 frontage. Fairview Ranch. Water well & electricity. Addtl. acreage available. $137,751
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Adrian and Jere Sepulveda invited the community to their beautiful place on the West Prong of the Frio River last Saturday. The Sepulvedas are co-owners of “Native Landscapes”. They sell seeds, plants, and do landscaping; specializing in Native Texas plants. They have some varieties of plants which only grow in the Hill Country and even a few known only is this region. On the beautiful Second Day of Fall we walked among the flowering plants swarming with Butterflies, Honey Bees and Hummingbirds. We learned about these diverse plants - many are not only lovely but are edible and/or have medicinal properties. ??We also learned how to compost, to plant in Pocket Prairies (groupings) and to harvest rainfall and, even manage flood waters, with berms and arroyos. Adrian and Jere hope to host other Native Plant seminars and maybe have a guest speaker.Pictured is Adrian Sepulveda showing how to harvest seeds
DATES AND TIMES OF LOCAL BLOOD DRIVES 9/25 Blanco High School, 1215 Fourth Street, Blanco 8:30am-3:15pm bloodmobile in the parking lot 9/27 Schreiner University, 2100 Memorial Blvd, Kerrville 10am-5pm in the Junkin Campus Ministry Center 9/28 Schreiner University, 2100 Memorial Blvd, Kerrville 10am-5pm in the Junkin Campus Ministry center 9/30 Bandera County EMS, 1105 Main Street, Bandera 10am-2pm Bloodmobile in the parking lot 9/30 Pints for Polio, Random Beer Garden, 11 Upper Cibolo Creek Road, Boerne 1pm-5pm in the Bloodmobile sponsored by Boerne Rotary 10/2 Fredericksburg Platelet Drive, Wal-Mart, 1435 East Main, Fredericksburg 9am-2pm in the parking lot
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10/4 Alamo Colleges, 1012 Barnett Street, Kerrville 10: 30am- 4:30pm in the parking lot 10/5 Rocksprings High School and Community, 201 North Hwy 377, Rocksprings 11:30am- 5:30pm in front of the school 10/6 LBJ High School and Johnson City Community, 505 North Nugent, Johnson City 8am-3pm in the gymnasium 10/7 Neighbors Emergency Center, 130 West Main, Kerrville noon4pm in the parking lot Just before Harvey came ashore, we pushed about 750 units of blood and platelets out to help local hospitals that were receiving patients evacuated from coastal areas. In the last few days, we’ve also sent another 750 units out to areas affected by Harvey, including Houston, Corpus, other Gulf Coast communities and also to Puerto Rico. The areas affected by Irma have started asking for our help as well. The blood centers in Florida have been out of service and need help restocking for all the injured. We’ve also kept up with the needs of local patients at hospitals and clinics in this area, providing more than 400 units a day to
BAT SEASON TAKES OFF AT THE DEVIL’S SINKHOLE The Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area is seeing its biggest bat swarms of the May-October 31 bat season. Those wishing to see the biggest examples of the amazing tornado of bats that arise out the National Natural Landmark located in Rocksprings, Texas, should make their reservations now. Both evening and morning bat tours are offered Wednesdays through Sundays. Fees are $6 for kids 4-11; $12 for folks 12-64; and $10 for people over 64. Groups of eight or more may benefit from a group rate. The bat tours start at
the Rocksprings Visitors Center on the Rocksprings town square. The evening tour currently begins at 6:30 P.M. and the morning tour starts at 7 A.M. The volunteers of the Devil’s Sinkhole Society provide the tours and they know this is the best time of year to see the biggest bat hordes. One guide calls this portion of bat season “giga-bat time.” Two special events are going to be held during the two final months of the 2017 bat season: a combination evening bat viewing and stargazing event onSeptember 23
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O B I T U A R I E S Maurice Rimkus
Evelyn Shaw
(November 3, 1924 - September 18, 2017)
(April 23, 1920 - September 19, 2017)
Alvin Maurice Rimkus passed away on Sept. 18, 2017, at the Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. Funeral services will be held at Baptist Temple Church in Uvalde, Texas, at 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 22, officiated by Pastor Tony Gruben. Interment will be at Concan Cemetery at 3 p.m. on Friday, officiated by Maurice’s niece, Dr. Vicki Vaughn. Memorials may be made to the Baptist Temple Church, 620 E. Main, Uvalde, Texas 78801, or the charity of one’s choice. Maurice was born on Nov. 3, 1924, in Knippa, Texas, to Erwin and Mattie Rimkus. He attended elementary school in Knippa, was a graduate of Sabinal High School and a student at Texas A&M University before joining the U.S. Navy flight program. At the end of World War II he returned to the farm and witnessed one of the worst droughts in Uvalde County history. Times were hard and in 1953, his dad told him he would have to leave the farm and get a job. He worked for Shell Oil Company for 20 years, ultimately becoming a regional operations supervisor traveling nationwide troubleshooting seismic operations. At Shell Oil Company’s Houston Headquarters, he developed seismic software and equipment. He made a vow to himself that he would not come back to the dry land family farm until he could irrigate. In 1973, he retired from Shell and came home to Knippa and became a full-time irrigation farmer. Maurice was a leading advocate for water rights for the farmers of Uvalde County. He was instrumental in the creation of the Uvalde County Underground Water Conservation District and served as its first chairman. He played a key role in developing the legislation that created the Edwards Aquifer Authority and served on the board of directors. He was awarded the Environmental Award, Conservation Farmer in 1980. He was quoted in several textbooks and magazines, including Texas Monthly and National Geographic. As a friend once said, no matter if Maurice were facing the Water Commission, the Legislators, or Aquifer Authorities, he came prepared with extensive knowledge of water hydrology and Texas Water Laws. Maurice is survived by his wife, Florence, his children, Danny Rimkus and wife, Nancy, Ginger Patterson, and husband, W. B., stepchildren, Ted Nevels and wife Cindy, and Sandra Nevels. He is also survived by his personal assistant, Raquel; grandchildren Brett Rimkus, Leslie Lonsdale, Ashley Gustowski, W. B. Patterson, IV, DVM, Jack Patterson, Marissa Guidry, Neil Nevels, Heath Nevels, and Chase Nevels; and 20 great-grandchildren. He leaves behind his beloved dog, Foxy. He was a member of the Church of Christ and a Mason. Pallbearers are Clint Meyer, Chase Nevels, Carl Muecke Jr., Jesus Moreno, Bruce Gilleland and Tommy Atkinson. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Andy Anderson, Rodney Reagan, Dr. lsaac Sosa, Enrique Vasquez and Ben Harp.
Evelyn Mary Turner Shaw, 97, of Uvalde died on Sept. 19, 2017 in Austin, TX. There will be a private family viewing Sunday, September 24, 2017 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., followed by a public viewing held from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., both at Rushing-EstesKnowles Mortuary. A rosary will be recited Sunday at 7 p.m., also at the funeral home. A funeral service was held Monday, September 25, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment followed at Hillcrest Cemetery. Shaw was born on April 23, 1920, in Sabinal to Josephine (Braden) and August Alex Turner. She was a parishioner at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Uvalde. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, August Joe ‘’AJ’’ Turner and Robert ‘’Bobby’’ Turner; one sister Jeanette Josephine Turner-Alexander; and her beloved husband, William Carroll Shaw. Shaw is survived by two sons, David Hallum Shaw of Dripping Springs and John Carroll Shaw of Uvalde; one brother, Thomas ‘’Tommy’’ Turner of Burnett; three sisters, Isabell Reed and June Edwards, both of Uvalde, and Eunice Echols of San Antonio; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
The Following Donations have been made to the Frio Canyon EMS: In Loving Memory of: Jimmy Williams Given by: Frio Canyon Homemakers Club
Protecting our spiritual sensitivity A couple of months ago, we brought a new English Bulldog puppy into our home and he has been such a wonderful addition to our family. When we bought him, they told us he was 8 weeks old, but after finally receiving his papers from the breeder, we noticed he was actually only 6 weeks old at the time. He was a healthy bruiser and we would laugh at him stumbling and being uncoordinated, but now we realize it was just because he was such a young baby. We would sit on the front porch in the evenings and watch him investigate around the front yard. He was so happy as he would roll around in the grass and explore his new surroundings, but when he would hear a loud commotion or a noisy car passing by, it would scare him and he would come running to us. After a while, he gradually became more used to the traffic sounds and lawn mowers and eventually it did not bother him at all. As I was spending time with him one evening, it dawned on me that our conscience is also sensitive to what we see, hear, and think about and how each of us can choose to remain tender-hearted or we can become calloused
St. Raymond Catholic Church 2nd and Mountain St. P O Box 989 Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.5852 Mass: 5:30pm Saturday 6:00 pm 1st and 3rd Wednesdays Parish Priest Fr. Adrian Adamik Rectory: 830.683.2165 St. Mary Catholic Church Hwy 187 Vanderpool, TX Mass: 9:00am Sunday Contact:830.966.6268 St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church Camp Wood, TX Mass: 11:30am Sunday Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church 401 N Hwy 377 P O Box 877 Rocksprings, TX 78880 830.683.2165 Mass: 9:00am Sunday Reál County Church 121 Oak Hill Ste. 4 Leakey, Texas Sunday School: 10:00am Worship: 11:00am Evening Worship: 6:00pm
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and indifferent. When we are confronted with sin, maybe we should consider running to God for protection. When we consider our spiritual life, we have been called to guard and protect our conscience from the darkness of iniquity. A huge part of accepting Jesus as the Lord of our life is to respect His holiness and for us likewise to attempt to live a pure life. You see, the idea is that God hates anything that resembles sin and we are also to feel the same way no matter how tempting and desirable it may seem. Unfortunately, many individuals are convinced this concept is old fashioned and not really that important. Have you noticed lately that people in general do not want to hear about self-discipline or messages that contain topics about changing the way we think and live? In our defense, we consider this intrusion as meddling and no ones business, including our creator. The Bible defines this as conviction which are the uncomfortable feelings that we feel whenever we know we are doing something wrong but love it too much to stop. I can relate to this daily battle because I struggle just like everyone else.
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Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00pm Preacher: Charlie Gant 830.232.4230 Frio Canyon Baptist Church Pastor Michael Howard Hwy 83 South Leakey, TX (830) 232-5883 Sunday School: 9:45am Worship Service: 11:00am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wed. Prayer: 6:30pm 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 830.232.4287 Sunday School: 9:45am Pastor: Greg Mutchler Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m. Evening 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service and Youth 6:30 p.m. Leakey Church of Christ One Block N of Courthouse Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.6933 Sunday School: 10:00am Come and Worship: 10:45am Evening: 6:00pm Wednesday: 7:00pm
Concan Church of Christ Hwy 83 Concan 830.232.4058 Ministers: Paul Goodnight and Ray Melton Sunday School: 10:00am Com and Worship: 11:00am Evening: 6:00pm Wednesday: 7:00pm Concan Baptist Mission Hwy 83 Concan, TX Worship: 9:30am Sunday School: 10:30am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wednesday Bible Study: 6:00pm Pastor Willis Adair Cowboy Church in the Nueces River Canyon HWY 55 N @ Angel Wings Cafe’ PO Box 158 Barksdale, TX 78828 (830) 234-3180 or 2345170 5th Sunday 6:30 pm and Every Tuesday @ 6:30 pm United Methodist Church P O Box 417
Our old human nature is opposed to virtuous living and is always willing to fight for its independence. As we saw with the puppy’s development, we notice similar reactions with those who live close to railroad tracks or airports but they eventually get used to the sounds. We have several clocks in our home that are bonging and gonging all the time and when people come in, they say wow listen to all those chimes while we do not even notice them. It’s one thing to get used to sights and sounds that do not hinder our spiritual life, but it’s dangerous to let our guard down when it comes to accepting things that are contrary to God’s standard of sanctification. I am reminded of the old Dick Van Dyke show where even though Rob and Laura were married, there were two separate beds in the bedroom. Back then even the idea of a married couple in the same bed was socially and morally taboo and that was only fifty years ago. What happened to our modesty? As television and movies are pushing the limits of morality, so are the temptations to
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dwell on thoughts that are corrupt and ungodly. If we are not careful, we will become numb to perversion, darkness, and wickedness like the frog who sits in the pan of water on the stove and hardly notices he is being boiled. If we absorb and accept small amounts of impurities here and there, before long we will not be offended or insulted at all, in fact we might begin to enjoy it. “Having therefore these promises dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God” II Corinthians 7:1. Dr. Holland lives in Central Kentucky where he is a Christian minister and author. Ask for a free copy of his new CD called, “Keeper of my soul” at: billyhollandministries.com
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Wednesday, September 27, 2017 HURRICANES-If Hurricane Irma hitting Cuba and Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico had one thing in common it was that - despite ample warning - they seemed to take many by surprise. It was an odd similarity given the long lag-time between the storms forming and making landfall on the two islands. While certainly accustomed to living through hurricanes, people in both capitals, Havana and San Juan, were perhaps guilty of a degree of complacency on this occasion. “It’s going to head north before it reaches us,” was the blithely confident comment I heard from several residents in Havana before Irma struck. Others simply thought it would lose most of its power by the time it reached the Cuban capital. They were proved wrong in devastating fashion. A week later, Puerto Ricans certainly knew Maria was going to be bad as she was bearing down on them, yet many did little or nothing to prepare for the worst. The day before the hurricane arrived, I was struck by the absence of queues for emergency supplies or bottled water. TN-Nashville-Shortly after 11 a.m. Sunday morning, Nashville police say multiple victims were shot at the Burnette Chapel Church of Christ in Antioch just south of Nashville, according to a dispatcher. Here’s what we know right now: Police have confirmed that one woman was found dead in the parking lot. Six other people, in addition to the shooter, are being treated for injuries. All the injured are being taken to local hospitals for treatment. Police says all but one of the victims are over the age of 60. The attendees who were not injured have been taken to a safe location, police say. The church has a weekly service beginning at 10 a.m. It’s unclear whether the service was ongoing, or had just ended when the shooting occurred. Police have not released identifies for either the suspected shooter or any of the injured parties. The church is led by Joey Spann. According to a former pastor at the church, Spann and his wife were among the injured. ABANDONED VEHICLES BUYER BEWARE-Open the car door and the stench is enough to knock you off your feet. Mold has started to bloom on the doors and there is still water in the cup holders. Three weeks after floodwaters in Houston have receded, evidence of the flood is everywhere — especially in the cars the storm left littered along highways and roads.More than 500,000 cars are estimated to have been flooded during Harvey, and incredibly some of them may end up in an online ad or a car lot near you. At McCree’s Ford in Dickinson, more than 1,000 vehicles flooded. “All but nine vehicles,” said Mitchell Dale, McRee’s owner. The new cars will be crushed. Used cars will be sent to salvage. Still more customer cars, flooded in the service department, await their owner’s insurance
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company to come decide what’s next. It is the salvage and under- or uninsured vehicles that can often end up cleaned up and offered for sale several states away. Salvage cars are supposed to have titles that brand them clearly as such. But as Adrian Cortez, a special agent with the National Insurance Crime Bureau explains, “These documents are either altered, or they may
be taken to other states in an attempt to wash that branding off of the title.” Underand uninsured vehicles may have flooding that is never reported. GERMANY-MERKEL-German elections 2017: Angela Merkel wins fourth term but AfD makes gains, exit poll says. More evidence that the 2015-2016 migration crisis, and Angela Merkel’s decision to open Germany’s borders to tens of thousands of refugees, played a part in the AfD’s sharply increased vote share. Merkel conceded this in her post-election speech to party supporters, saying it was clear security mattered as much to people
as prosperity. OBAMACARE REPLACEMENTFormer Medicare administrator says: Millions will still lose coverage under new Senate health-care bill. Here are the details of Senate Republican Obamacare replacement bill. The bill would significantly change how the federal government subsidizes individual health plans and funds Medicaid. The House’s own version of a healthcare bill is deeply unpopular. SPORTS TEAMS VS TRUMP - Stevie Wonder is among the celebrities speaking out in response to President Donald Trump’s criticism of NFL players who kneel in protest during the national anthem. While performing at the Global Citizen Festival in New York City, the iconic musician made a symbolic gesture in support of kneeling players. “Tonight, I’m taking a knee for America. But not just one knee, I’m taking both knees,” Wonder, 67, said onstage Saturday. “Both knees in prayer for our planet, our future, our leaders of the world and our globe.” His comments came the day after Trump sparked controversy by declaring at a rally in Alabama that NFL team owners should fire players who kneel in protest to highlight social issues. The president continued his criticism on Twitter on Saturday. EDITORIAL COMMENT- The hard facts are that as distasteful as it is. Freedom does come with a price! Their freedom to kneel today and your freedom to kneel before your God tomorrow. You can’t pick and choose freedom from one passing fad to another! That is why the removal of our heritage and historical statues is such a really bad idea. What next? Mother MaryThe Cross? When someone is offended at God? My advice? Grow up! Everybody just grow up. Mr. President, stop “tweeting” randomness that causes hard feelings and disrupts... Just be the President and nurture this country in its hour of need because when America splits again there will not just be two sides… Food for thought!
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GRANNY’S KITCHEN BACK TO BASICS.... FALL IS IN THE AIR Do you smell that? The scent of fall is in the air, and no, it’s not coming from those weird cinnamon brooms at Hobby Lobby. Thanks to these recipes featuring fall spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves, we’re suddenly feeling very autumnal.
PUMPKIN SPICE PANCAKES WITH CINNAMON SYRUP
No-Stick Cooking Spray 1-1/4 cups maple-flavored syrup 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger Dash ground cloves 1 cup reduced fat (2%) milk 1/2 cup solid-pack pumpkin 3 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 egg Dairy Whipped Topping
Spray large nonstick skillet or griddle with cooking spray; preheat over medium heat. Stir together syrup and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in small saucepan. Heat over very low heat until warmed. Meanwhile, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves in medium bowl; set aside. Whisk together milk, pumpkin, brown sugar, melted butter and egg in large bowl. Whisk flour mixture into pumpkin mixture until well combined. Pour batter 1/4 cup at a time into skillet and cook until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve immediately with cinnamon syrup and Reddi-wip.
REAL PUMPKIN SPICED LATTE
If you’re in a hurry, you can use very strong coffee instead of the espresso, and warmed half and half or cream instead of the steamed milk. 2 3-inch cinnamon sticks 1 1⁄2-inch piece fresh ginger 3 whole cloves 1 cup canned pumpkin purée 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk 1⁄2 cup heavy cream 1⁄4 cup pure maple syrup Large pinch of kosher salt 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1⁄4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg Espresso, steamed milk, and ground cinnamon (for serving) Combine cinnamon sticks, ginger, cloves, and 11⁄2 cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook, whisking occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Whisk in pumpkin purée, condensed milk, cream, syrup, and salt and cook, whisking frequently, until mixture is thick and pudding-like in consistency, about 5 minutes. Whisk in vanilla and nutmeg, then strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing on solids with a spatula to release as much liquid as possible, into a large bowl. For each latte, stir together 2–4 Tbsp. pumpkin spice purée (depending how sweet you’d like it) and 11⁄2 oz. hot espresso in your favorite mug. Top with steamed milk and a little bit of freshly grated cinnamon.
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BEST CARROT CAKE
This is the only carrot cake recipe you’ll ever need. Cake-Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly coat two 9”-diameter cake pans with nonstick spray. Line bottoms with parchment paper rounds; lightly coat rounds with nonstick spray. If using raisins and rum, heat together in a small saucepan over low just until warm, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and
Cake Nonstick vegetable oil spray 1⁄2 cup golden raisins (optional) 3 tablespoons dark rum (optional) 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 pound carrots, peeled, coarsely grated 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature 21⁄2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1⁄2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 2 teaspoons baking powder 11⁄2 teaspoons kosher salt 3⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
4 large eggs, room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 3⁄4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3⁄4 cup vegetable oil Frosting and Assembly 12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 3⁄4 cup (11⁄2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Generous pinch of kosher salt 4 cups powdered sugar Candied Carrot Coins (optional)
let sit until liquid is absorbed and raisins are plump, 15–20 minutes. Meanwhile, toast walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until golden brown, 8–10 minutes; let cool. Combine carrots and buttermilk in a medium bowl. Whisk flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl. Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until pale and thick, about 4 minutes. Reduce speed to medium-low and gradually stream in oil. Add dry ingredients in 3 additions, alternating with carrot mixture in 2 additions, beginning and ending with dry ingredients; mix until smooth. Fold in raisins, if using, and walnuts with a rubber spatula. Scrape batter into prepared pans. Bake cakes, rotating pans halfway through, until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 35–45 minutes. Transfer pans to a wire rack and let cakes cool 10 minutes. Run a knife around sides of cakes and invert onto wire rack; remove parchment. Let cool completely. Frosting and Assembly-Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat cream cheese and butter in a medium bowl until smooth, about 1 minute. Beat in vanilla extract and salt. Reduce speed to low and gradually mix in powdered sugar. Increase speed to high and beat frosting until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Place 1 cake, domed side down, on a platter. Spread 3⁄4 cup frosting evenly over top. Place remaining cake, domed side down, on top. Spread top and sides with 11⁄4 cups frosting and chill 30 minutes to let frosting set. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides, swirling decoratively. Top with Candied Carrot Coins, if desired.
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It’s simple, sweet, and gets better as it sits. 1 sliced tart apple 1 teaspoon sugar 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Place apple, sugar, and ground cinnamon in a resealable plastic bag. Toss to combine, then let sit at room temperature 30 minutes or refrigerate up to 6 hours.
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Governor Abbott Statement On Graham-Cassidy Health Care Bill AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott issued the following statement on the GrahamCassidy health care bill: “With health care premiums skyrocketing and access to affordable insurance shrinking, it is irrefutable that Obamacare is broken, and must be repealed. The question
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get back to normalcy as quickly as possible. I am grateful for all the state employees who are working to assist in the recovery efforts, and I will continue to make all state resources available to aid in the ongoing recovery efforts across the Gulf Coast.” Currently, about 400 employees from 21 of TxDOT’s 25 districts are involved in debris removal from city and county roads in areas impacted by Hurricane Harvey. “Given the magnitude of this historic storm and notwithstanding repairs underway in isolated areas, our highway system is in remarkably good shape,” said TxDOT Executive Director James Bass. “I am so proud of how TxDOT employees – some dealing with their own personal losses
– stepped up and continue to provide relief to those affected by the storm’s power.” In the Houston district, crews are removing debris throughout the six county areas and supporting roadside debris removal in Harris and Montgomery counties. About 160 TxDOT employees from outside Houston are part of that effort. In the Corpus Christi area, crews are picking up and removing debris primarily in Rockport and surrounding areas of Aransas County. About 200 TxDOT employees are actively involved in efforts there. Debris removal is also underway in the towns of Seadrift, Bay City and Palacios, located within TxDOT’s Yoakum district.
tions in the process – but this policy has made those very same churches ineligible for assistance because their primary use is, by nature, religious,” Governor Abbott and Attorney General Paxton wrote. “The policy of denying relief funds for churches discriminates on the grounds of religion and is nothing more than the relic of an administration that preferred rewriting laws to faithfully executing them.” In their letter to the president, Governor Abbott and Attorney General Paxton highlighted a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision (Trinity Lutheran Church of Columbia v. Comer) protecting the right of religious organizations to participate in generally available programs on equal footing with secular organizations, including funding. “Excluding churches and houses of worship from FEMA disaster relief not only makes for bad policy, as you acknowledge, but also risks the federal government violating the constitutional rights of those who are playing an instrumental role in getting Texans back on their feet after Hurricane
Harvey,” Governor Abbott and Attorney General Paxton concluded. “In light of this, we urge you, Mr. President, to move with alacrity and define ‘private nonprofit facility’ in FEMA’s Policy Guide to include churches and other faith-based organizations.” Churches and other houses of worship are vital to the response and recovery efforts in the Texas Gulf Coast, and it’s been reported that approximately 80 percent of all recovery happens because of mostly faith-based non-profits. Many of these churches have suffered damage from Hurricane Harvey and sought FEMA assistance so they could continue to serve their communities
The Middle Rio Grande Development Council (MRGDC) anticipates receiving a portion of the state solid waste fees during the FY 2018/2019 biennium. A competitive project selection process will be conducted, FY 2018, with grant funds available for local and regional solid waste implementation projects. You are invited to attend a public meeting on Friday, October 6, 2017, at 4:45 P.M. The meeting will be held at the Uvalde Workforce Center, Large Conference Room, 216 W. Main, Uvalde, Texas.
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EMPLOYMENT REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF DISPATCHER/JAILER. No experience is required, applicant must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent and a clear criminal history. Applications may be picked up at the Real County Sheriff’s Office from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. REAL COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Nutrition Director Real County is accepting applications for Nutrition Director. Applications may be downloaded from the county website at www.co.real.tx.us or picked up in the office of the Real County Judge. Applications should be returned to the office of the Real County Judge and will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants will be subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. Real County is an equal opportunity employer. DISTRICT AND COUNTY CLERK Real County is accepting applications for the position of District and County Clerk. Applications are available at www.co.real.tx.us or may be picked up in the office of the Real County Judge. Applicants will be subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. Applications should be returned to the office of the Real County Judge and will be accepted until the position is filled.
FOR SALE EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: ONE (1) S175 BOBCAT SKIDSTEER (2008) 3,129 HRS $16,700.00 ONE (1) BILL JAXMANLIFT (2007) 5965.8 HRS $9,500.00 - PRICE REDUCED!! ONE (1) M57 KAESER 210 CFM PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSOR $8,900.00 Contact Russell Glass, Real Rentals LTD Office 830-232-4229 Solar System $1500, almost new; call Kevin 713.449.1411 Bulls For Sale SimAngus/SimBrangus 18 onths+. Gentle Easy Calving. Reasonably Priced Patrick Crosby 210-826-1695 or 830-665-3267
SERVICES Alterations & Custom Sewing. Local and fast turnaround. Mending, hems, buttons. Custom wedding dresses & alterations. Western wear, scrubs, suits, jeans, costumes, historical garments. No job too small. Experienced. Debby 210-427-7610.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Real County Tax Office has an opening for a full-time deputy position. Applicants must have clerical skills and be bondable. Applications may be picked up MondayFriday, between the hours of 8:00 AM to 12: 00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the County Tax Office or go to Real County’s website at www.co.real.tx.us. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. REAL COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Housekeeper Needed: Now hiring a year around housekeeper to clean cabins. Off season work will include deep cleaning and some miscellaneous jobs. We are looking for a dependable individual who takes pride in their work and works well with others. Please pick up an application at Seven Buff Cabins, 4251 County Road 348, Concan. 830-232-5260
Big Springs Charter School is accepting applications for the position of high school English teacher on the Ed Brune campus in Leakey. Applicants must hold a valid teaching certificate in the state of Texas. For an application or more information please call (830)232-7101.
POSITION: Full Time Teller – Leakey Branch REQUIRMENTS: Alert with ability and desire to learn technical aspects of the position Customer Oriented Preferably with previous cash handling experience Able to handle monetary transactions accurately under pressure Must be trustworthy and responsible Competitive benefit package Apply at First State Bank of Uvalde – Leakey Equal Opportunity Employer
HELP WANTED
Prep Cooks, Line Cooks, Buffet Cooks, Dishwashers, Cashiers and Wait Staff
Apply in person - Mill Creek Cafe, S. Hwy 83, Leakey, Texas
Help Wanted Bullard’s Auto Body Shop 830-597-3368 WANTED: Office person with experience in ordering parts, such as an Auto Parts clerk. Must know how to order different parts and other items on-line. Will need to make flight, hotel, and rental car reservations on-line. Some book-keeping useful. Salary according to experience. Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred, and paid more. Apply personally at TEXAROME or call 830 279 2944.
Full-time employment opportunity: Additional Office Position. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualifications include: working knowledge of computers; excellent phone skills and customer contact. Prefer resume as well as application, which is available at office location: 14694 FM 1050, Utopia, TX. 830-966-5151 swissair@swtexas.net SWISS AIR, LLC
First State Bank of Uvalde
Receptionist/ Office Assistant Needed Looking for an organized dependable person with good phone and communication skills to answer phone, perform general office assistant functions, handle bookings and reservations. Call (830)232-6797 or send your resume to whiskeymountaininn@gmail.com
FULL TIME REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS
Part time housekeeping help needed. Call Margie at River Haven Cabins 830-232-5400 HELP WANTED. Labor work. Must have own transportation. Must be reliable, responsible, and a team player. No drugs and subject to background checks. Call (830) 232-4388 for more information.
Great Paying Part Time Janitorial Position 2 Nights per Week Must have transportation. We supply all supplies and chemicals. Please call 817.690.7584.
FOR RENT 2 BR, 1 Bath, cottage with carport, covered porch, water furnished, small yard area for outside pet, $600.mo, $600.00 deposit. Text for any other questions 830-486-8891 or 830-486-8892
WANTED HUNTING LEASE WANTED: Looking for a hunting/deer lease for me, my dad and 2 son’s (ages 17 and 22). We are well seasoned respectable hunters and will take care of your place as if it were our own. Please call 281-734-4706.
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
WANTED: apprentice welder, or welder’s helper. Will train for various types of welding and metals, for possible certification. This is a paid learning opportunity. Skill welders are well paid and always in demand. Apply in person at TEXAROME in Leakey, or call 1 (830) 279 2944.
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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! We Sell Service! Check out the Ridge Subdivision if you are looking for a beautiful building site in the Frio Canyon with all the amenities, such as a TCEQ approved water system, beautiful river park, paved roads, and a security gate. Prices start at $99,500 for 5 acre tracts. You’d pay that much for a 1-acre tract in Concan with all the noise and traffic. Why do that? Don’t overlook the Ridge. Call us for a tour of heaven in the hill country today.
NEW LISTINGS
Four Bedroom four bath river front home located in the popular Frio Pecan Farm. Home is a good money maker and is in like new condition. Open floor plan concept with great room. Huge deck overlooking the river. $439,000. PRICE REDUCED!!! Three bed-room 2 1⁄2 bath home outside the city limits on 1.74 acres. Home is in like new condition and features a covered deck and a detached workshop. City water. Huge oak trees provide a lot of shade for the beautiful yard. $189,000. Three bed-room 2 bath riverfront home on the Frio River. Four decks to choose from when you want to drink coffee and listen to the river. $425,000. Three bed-room two bath home with approximately 2,223 square feet, on 45 acres, close to town, yet private. Other improvements include a large barn. $579,000. PRICE REDUCED!!! Three bed-room one bath log home on 28 acres, approximately 11 miles south of Utopia. Extensive frontage on Highway 187. Won’t last long at $275,000. Two bed-room one bath home in Leakey, located on corner lot and walking distance to schools. $129,900. Cabin #9 in Frio Pecan Farm. Great Income producing property. Two bed-room 2 bath cabin fully furnished and with all the amenities offered by the Pecan Farm for only $155,000. PRICE REDUCED!!! Three bed-room 2 bath modern brick home on 3.25 acres just outside Sabinal, Texas. Two large outbuildings consisting of an equipment shed and a workshop. Plenty of room for a garden or a 4-H project. Approximately 2 miles to town. $215,000.
COMMERCIAL
Established Auto Parts Store located in the heart of Leakey. Well established, great business in a great location. $259,000 plus inventory! Like new office building on the south side of town, where all the new development is happening. Great access and visibility from Highway 83. A rock fireplace in the reception area adds to the rustic ambience this building provides. Sit outside in the morning and drink coffee on the huge covered front porch. $250,000. OAKRIDGE LODGE AND CABIN located in the RIDGE. The main lodge features over 4300 feet of centrally heated and cooled area that is configured to sleep up to 30 guests. The property also features a detached cabin that sleeps an additional 10 guests. This is the best income producer in the Frio Canyon. An in ground pool and outdoor fireplace adds to the ambience, or relax on the upper deck and watch the sun go down. This property commands approximately $1,000 per night and is on track for 100 nights this year. This is the investment you’ve been looking for. Call today for a showing. Like new retail building located along Highway 83, close to Stripes with great visibility and easy access. Has a history of successful operations. This is the first building on the left that you see when you enter Leakey from the south. Over 2,000 sf of building area situated on a highly visible one-acre tract on Highway 83. $275,000.
LAND
5-acre river front tract in Rancho Real. Great building site with beautiful river frontage. Go to sleep at night listening to the water running over the rapids. Only $119,000.
2.467 acres located on east prong of the Frio River. Approximately 156 feet of river frontage lined with huge Cypress Trees. Highway 83 frontage makes access easy. Property could be placed in rental pool. $255,000. Great building site in Frio Canyon Estates, right behind Old Baldy! This subdivision features a beautiful river park for all property owners. One acre for $49,500. Great hunting tract in Leakey Hills. 31 acres with easy access and favorable topography. Two ground blinds and feeders, RV, all for only $99,000. PRICE REDUCED! 14 acres of Cypress lined Mill Creek in close proximity to Lost Maples State Park. Great for gentleman’s estate building along the bank of the creek. Good tillable soil that is perfect for vineyard. Extensive black top frontage with “live” water and excellent topography. PRICE REDUCED!!! 5-acre tract in the Ridge. Great building site, access to river park, paved roads, security gate, TCEQ approved water system, only $92,000. Beautiful home site in Frio River Place. Gated community, sensible restrictions, beautiful river park, parking area for owner’s RV, priced right at $75,000. BEAUTIFUL RIVER FRONT TRACT, this 5 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. It just doesn’t get any better than this!!! Price Reduced to $299,900 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, paved roads, security gate, free roaming wildlife, hiking, biking & much more! This restricted subdivision offers 5 acre tracts of peaceful solitude that are beautiful building sites for your dream home, retirement, or vacation get-away. B&B allowed. Call for a showing or take a drive out 4 mi. south on RR 1120. Prices start at $99,500
RESIDENTIAL
Four bedroom 3 bath home on 6.88 acres just outside D’Hanis Texas. Great home with plenty of space for a garden or orchard. Barn in the back yard complete with storage area and a smoke house. Private but close to town. Easy commute to Hondo or San Antonio. Priced at $269,000. Beautiful one bedroom one bath cabin in Reagan Wells. Great rock patio and huge wood deck. Mature live oaks, over 100 acres of common area for property owners in this development. This can be your private get away in the woods. $139,000. PRICE REDUCED!!! Like new home in the heart of Leakey. Three bedroom two baths with approximately 1640 sf of centrally heated and cooled area. Walking distance to the banks, restaurants, grocery store, and the court house. All this for just $179,000. PRICE REDUCED!!! This is turnkey, and ready for you! Approximately 176 feet of river frontage and a home in Frio River Place. Beautiful cypress lined private swimming hole in addition to subdivision park, three bedrooms and three full baths in main house, with guest quarters complete with a full bath. Lots of storage space, huge covered patio to watch the sun go down over the river, black top frontage. Close to Garner, Con Can, and Leakey, yet quiet and peaceful. $549,900.
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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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Marilyn’s
In the old Legion Hall 4,000 square feet! Wed-Sat 10:00-5:00 Camp Wood 597-6400
WE HAVE A GREAT SELECTION AND GREAT PRICES!
BAR STOOLS * MATTRESSES * SOFAS * RECLINERS
Utopia Golf Rates Per Person Rate (all prices are before tax) 9 Holes/ 18 Holes Weekday $12 / $17 Weekday Seniors/Juniors $10/ $15 Weekend $15/ $20 Cart Rental $10/ $10
Driving Range: Bucket of balls $5. Utopia Golf memberships are also available. For more information, contact us at 830-966-5577.
Directions to Utopia Golf Course
Utopia Golf is located in the Sabinal Canyon near the town of Utopia, Texas, in Uvalde County. The front gate is located on Hwy. 187, one mile south of Utopia. Two popular state parks - Garner State Park and Lost Maples State Park - are less than a 16 mile drive away. We are 30 miles from Bandera, 18 miles from Sabinal, 22 miles from Concan or Leakey, and 42 miles from Uvalde. Come visit us!
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SHERMAN’S H20 SOLUTIONS “What are you doing about your water problem?”
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830-232-6294
Office Location: 633 S. Hwy. 83, Leakey, Texas Office Hours: 8 am to 5 pm, Monday-Saturday
830-232-5282 (office) 830-279-6648 (cell)
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410 S. HWY. 83 LEAKEY, TEXAS 830.232.4553
WE TREAT OUR CUSTOMERS LIKE NEIGHBORS BECAUSE THEY ARE CHICKEN EARL’S IS OPEN!! Office Hours-Lobby Mon-Thu 9:00 to 3:00 Fri 9:00 to 4:30 Office Hours-Drive-Thru Mon-Fri 9:00 to 4:30 Sat 9:00 to 12:00 Drive-Up ATM Located at Branch
NOW SERVING CHICKEN LIVERS!!
TUESDAY AND FRIDAY
830-232-5001
OPEN FROM 11 a.m. until sold out!!
HWY 83 SOUTH, LEAKEY TEXAS