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Tri-Canyon’s Only Weekly Newspaper! Vol. 9 No. 36
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HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS
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September 5, 2018
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BEC Unveils ‘Power Your School’ Solar Power System on Leakey ISD Campus Students at Leakey Independent School District, school officials and BEC representatives held a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday, August 31, 2018, to officially celebrate the installation of a 5 kilowatt solar system. The solar system, valued at $15,000, was donated by BEC Solar to Leakey ISD for winning BEC’s “Power Your School” video contest. Leakey ISD students from Mindy Harmison’s spring 2018 secondary science classes submitted a newscaststyle video in which they reported on the benefits of a solar system. Students who participated are: Kayla Allen, Jayden Billman, Ian Buchanan, Daisy Cervantes, Anais Colunga Oliva, Ethan Fortner, Alexis Gonzales, Ruben Gerrero, Connor Hurles, Rayden Lopez, Ginna Magill,
Sarah Merritt, Krisanne Perez, Serena Salazar, Avery Satterwhite, Anna St. Clair, Shelbi Suttles, Caden Turner and Arlet Velazquez. “My students and I are delighted for the opportunity to help educate LISD students, their parents and the community about the benefits of using renewable energy sources,” Harmison said. “Thanks again to BEC. This has been a great experience!” The “Power Your School” contest promotes solar energy, gives children and teachers the opportunity to reduce their school’s electric bill, helps the environment by generating clean, renewable energy and provides an ongoing exhibit demonstrating the generation of power. The video can be viewed at bit.ly/BECPowerYourSchool
Leakey ISD students and administrators and BEC representatives held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the newly installed solar power system. Leakey ISD student Ian Buchanan had the honors of cutting the ribbon.
FRIENDS OF THE FRIO MEMBERSHIP DRIVE ............................ Page 7
MONTHLY REPORT
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LADIES COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY ............................ Page 12
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All Aboard for the September DRT Meeting ............................ Page 9
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INDEX Legals/Jail Register ... . Page 3Community News ......... Page 4-6 Feature Story ................ Page 7 Community Events.........Page 8-9 Obituaries ...................... Page 10 Classifieds ..................... Page 14
Today’s Weather
High: 85° Low: 71°
Our little slice of the Frio River is one of the most unspoiled areas in Texas which attracts many to its banks every year. As this natural beauty is fragile, all should take responsibility for the balance between recreation and conservation. Friends of the Frio, Inc. was founded as a non-profit, educational organization dedicated to protecting and conserving the beauty, cleanliness, natural resources and integrity of the
upper Frio River and its tributaries. A few of our endeavors include: • The Annual Frio River Clean-up and Trash Bash. This year the 29th annual event will be held Saturday, September 8, 2018. All are invited to participate in this fun and ecological event. • The “Up to You” River Litterbag Campaign is widespread throughout the Frio River and Nueces River areas. FOF provides yellow litterbags at no cost to local outfitters, camps and lodges along the Frio River for individuals to contain trash while enjoying their time at our beautiful river. • Educational and Scholarship Programs inspire future river stewards as well as encourage
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awareness and appreciation of the uniqueness of the Frio River area. By becoming a member of the Friends of the Frio, you assist the effort to protect and maintain a natural environment, as well as fund educational efforts to further awareness. All members are encouraged, but not required, to attend meetings and assist with any events. Membership forms can be found and downloaded at www.recrd.org. If you want further information or want an informative brochure about the Friends of the Frio, Inc., contact the Real-Edwards Conservation & Reclamation District office at 830-232-5733. Our office is located at 234 S. Evergreen Road in Leakey.
NEVER FORGOTTEN... 9/11 WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER! I was at work on the morning of September 11, 2001. I remember it was a Tuesday. I was typing documents when the Attorney I worked for walked in the door somewhat disheveled considering his usual appearance. He told us to cancel everything for the day and he took us to his house where we sat until lunch time and watched as the world changed. The world did change... inside of us and outside, in our physical world... for Americans. We watched in shock as American Airlines Boeing 767 loaded with 20,000 gallons of jet fuel crashed into the north tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. The impact
left a gaping, burning hole near the 80th floor of the 110-story skyscraper, instantly killing hundreds of people
and trapping hundreds more in higher floors. As the evacuation of the tower and its twin got underway, television
cameras broadcasted live images of what initially appeared to be a freak accident. Then, 18 minutes after the first plane hit, a second Boeing 767— United Airlines Flight 175—appeared out of the sky, turned sharply toward the World Trade Center and sliced into the south tower near the 60th floor. The collision caused a massive explosion that showered burning debris over surrounding buildings and onto the streets below. Then we knew... America was under attack. I will never forget how I felt. Just shattered...I cried as I saw the people, it broke my heart.
Republican Candidate Meet & Greet The Candidate Meet & Greet held Friday night at Vinny’s Restaurant was well attended. The Real County Republican Party thanks our community for being so engaged and generous with donations. A special thank you to Sal and Winnie Vetrano and Debbie Troch for their gracious hospitality and
support. The event featured Shane Stolarczyk running for Justice for the Fourth Court of Appeals, Peter Flores running for SD 19 State Senator in the upcoming Runoff election on September 18th, and Chip Roy running for U.S. Congress, District 21. LtoR: Jack DuBose, Chip Roy and Sal Vetrano
Home of the Home Loan
If you are considering purchasing or building a home, please visit with us. We want to show you our exciting new line up of home mortgage programs and we will try to find one that fits your needs. At First State Bank-Leakey Branch, we want you to have the best.
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