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INSIDE RELIEF FUND ESTABLISHED FOR VICTIMS OF HURRICANE HARVEY ............................ Page 3

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WOW! WYLDEN HUBBARD MEMORIAL

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REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WANTED PERSONS AND FUGITIVES

Over the last few monthly meetings, Real County Commissioners have held budget workshops. They have been approached by the Predatory Animal Control for an increase, but the proposed budget does not reflect the requested increase and remains the same at $31,800. Last year’s increase to the Constable position has been reduced to $20,000 from $30,000 in last year’s budget. The approved $15,000 in travel expense was decreased to $1,500 in this year’s budget.

Here are some of the numbers from the 2018 Proposed Budget: Real County Judge - $48,754.44 plus State Supplement $25,200 plus County Judge Juvenile Board $3,600 for a total of $77,554.44

Real County Attorney - $36,362.32 plus State Supplement $23,333.00 for a total of $59,695.32 District and County Clerk - $35,000.00 Real County Treasurer - $35,000.00 Real County Tax Assessor/Collector $45,237.81 Real County Sheriff - $45,000.00 JP Pct. 1&2 - $20,000.00 JP Pct. 3&4 - $0.00 Real County JP Dianne Rogers agreed several months ago to cover the duties of the JP Pct. 3&4, when then JP, J.D. Martinez was advised he must resign his position as JP Pct. 3&4 to run for the Real County Judge position. However the proposed budget does allow for an assistant in Pct. 1&2 and in Pct. 3&4 for $10,712 each.

Getting Ready for the 2017 Trash Bash

INDEX Legals/Jail Register ... . Page 3Community News ......... Page 4-7 Feature Story ............... Page 8-9 Obituaries ...................... Page 10 Classifieds ..................... Page 14

Today’s Weather

High: 86° Low: 56°

$8,075.88, Pension (County Match) $2,036.25; Commissioner J. Connell, Pct 4, Salary $18,947.29, Group Health Ins. $3.309.60(Reimb for Medicare), Pension (County Match) $3,086.51.

Currently the amount of taxpayer dollars in Real County accounts are: Super Now Account $ 1,421,273.81 Sheriff Forfeiture Fund $ 18,730.25 Treasury Account $ 2,319.70 Payroll Clearing Acct $ 2,899.67 Grant Fund I $ 117,350.22 Nutrition Prog Fund $ 39,324.38 Total CD’s $1,084,862.28.

If you have questions regarding how your tax dollars are spent contact your County Commissioners or Real County Judge Garry Merritt.

By Anne Mauel

Friends of the Frio is very excited about the upcoming Trash Bash on Saturday. This year will be slightly different. Every participant will be required to fill out a Release form (children under 18 must have the Release completed by a parent or guardian). The releases are used at the barbeque dinner for picking door prizes. Most years the majority of participants receive a door prize.

The barbeque dinner will be at 6:00 PM at the Garner State Park Pavilion. Admission to the park will require an orange wrist band. Wrist bands will be available from team captains. Team captains will need to provide a list of participants to Friends of the Frio. This will help facilitate entry into Garner.

Team Captains will need to complete a wrap up information sheet. This information is used to compare information from our clean up from prior years. We encourage teams to recycle whenever it is available.

Please email team listings and wrap up information to FrioFriend@hctc.net or text 512-965-8730. Please feel free to contact me for any additional information.

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by Julie Becker

Budgets for both the Veterans Officer, $0.00 and Emergency Management $8,450.00 seem insufficent considering recent statewide events that could effect Real County citizens.

Real County Commissioners total budgeted salaries - $64,628.10. This amount is divided between the four of them. Salaries and benefits are: Commissioner M. Rubio, Pct 1, salary, $17,707.85, Group Health Ins. $8,075.88, Pension (County Match) $2,884.61; Commissioner, B. Shackelford, Pct. 2, Salary $13,590.58, Group Health Ins. $8,075.88, Pension (County Match) $2,213.91; Commissioner R. Ybarra, Pct 3, Salary $12,500.00, Group Health Ins.

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SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH

by AnaLisa Glass

All we can say is WOW! If you could not attend, you absolutely missed it! We had so much fun at the 1st Annual Wylden Hubbard Memorial!

From the youth rodeo, to the basket raffle, from the off-the-cuff footraces (thanks to Wayne Jackson for presenting that idea) to the goat ropin’ everything was near perfect! Some of us may have decided that next year, I should stick to my camera and leave the announcing to Julie!!

LOL!! But seriously, we do not know where to begin. We are not sure how much was raised yet, as donations are still coming in, but we can tell you that this was an enormous success!! We would like to say “Thank You” from the bottom of our hearts for everything! Don and Tray Gass, you are rockstars! Real County Junior Horse Club, we are speechless!!

To every other volunteer, {sigh} there are no words, to our funnyman Ty Allison for coming from Oklahoma to support this event!! To be a part of this community is to be a part of a tightknit, supportive, loving family. We do not believe there is a better community to be had. We were talking last week and were discussing something about someone not understanding our family. Amy Hubbard said, “Our family. You know, this place. Our family!” A more perfect truth could not be spoken.

Thank you to our family, all of you! We love you! ‘TIL NEXT YEAR, ALWAYS...StayWyld!!!

REAL COUNTY PROPOSED 2018 BUDGET Both sides of the Red Cross administration issues

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Remembering the Heroes of 9/11 For every generation of Americans for the past near-century, there have been seminal events for which those who were of a certain age can recall “where they were” when they “heard the news.”

Every member of the Greatest Generation could recall with vivid clarity the announcement by President Roosevelt of the Day of Infamy of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. A generation later, everyone knew where they were when the announcement of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy came across our TV screens. A generation later, the Challenger space shuttle disaster riveted our nation.

And then, on September 11, 2001, every American watched with horror and disbelief as the Twin Towers of the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon building in Washington, D.C. came under attack from a terrorist organization we barely knew existed.

In each case, long-held views about our world and our nation were shattered. continued page 4

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JAIL REGISTER August 27 - September 2, 2017 Roberts, Dustin Ray, 27 W/M, Leakey, Texas, A/O Deputy Johnson, Violation of Parole - Possession of a Controlled Substance, A/D 9/1/2017, In Custody

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

Disclaimer: All print and other visual media is for informational purposes only. This information is considered public information under the Freedom of Information Act and the Public Records Act. Any indication of an arrest is not intended to imply or infer that such individual has been convicted of a crime. All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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 August 27- September 2, 2017 08/27/2017 @ 301 responded to a residence on North Texas State Highway 55 in Camp Wood for a verbal dispute 441 responded to a residence on North Texas State Highway 55 in Camp Wood for a disturbance 1545 responded to Three Sisters Lodging on River Road in Camp Wood to unlock a vehicle 08/28/2017 @ 1557 responded to a business on US Highway 83 south of Leakey for a verbal disagreement 1947 responded to US Highway 83 north of Leakey for loose livestock 08/30/2017 @ 1416 responded to a residence on West Fifth Street in Camp Wood for a civil standby

08/31/2017 @ 1550 responded to Fulgham’s Crossing on Farm to Market Road 1120 south of Leakey for illegally parked vehicles 1708 responded to Blanton’s Steak House on East Fourth Street in Camp Wood for a welfare check 1919 responded to Stripes in Leakey for suspicious activity 09/01/2017 @ 1558 responded to Mountain Street in Leakey for reckless driver 09/02/2017 @ 2107 responded to the United States Postal Service on Ranch Road 337 in Leakey for a report of a suspicious vehicle

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 Roberts, Dustin Ray, Violation of Parole - Possession of a Controlled Substance, District, 9/1/2017, Bandera

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Felony Warrant John Truman Pitcher DOB 08-24-1974 Bond Forfeiture – Burglary of a Habitation – 3 Warrants

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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

William Howard Randles DOB 06-19-1990 Failure to Appear

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Dustin Roberts DOB 12-23-1989 Parole violation – Possession of a controlled substance – Blue Warrant

RELIEF FUND ESTABLISHED FOR VICTIMS OF HURRICANE HARVEY

First State Bank of Uvalde, in cooperation with the Texas Bankers Foundation, has established a special fund for those wishing to contribute money to help Texas families who have suffered loss in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.

“We have all been saddened to hear of the loss of life from this historic-level storm and to see the images in the media of the devastation it has left in its wake,” said First State Bank Chairman and CEO Dick Geries. “We have established this fund so that those who want to help their fellow Texans at this time can do so.”

“Because of the immense size of this storm, and the massive recovery effort it will take to restore that which has been lost, all Texans will need to pull together,” he added.

“Our friends and neighbors are hurting and they need us.”

Those wishing to contribute to this fund can do so at the main bank, located at 200 E. Nopal Street, or at any of the Bank’s seven branch bank locations. In addition to the branch at 2100 E. Main Street, the Bank has branches in the communities of Camp Wood, Carrizo Springs, Concan, Leakey, Sabinal and Utopia.

In order to make a tax deductible contribution, please go directly to the Texas Bankers Foundation website at: www.texasbankers.com/harvey. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations can be made by either check or credit card. Checks need to be made payable to the Texas Bankers Foundation Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund. To assist those wanting to donate by credit card, all processing fees will be absorbed by the Foundation so that 100 percent of every dollar collected will go directly to the relief effort.

For more information regarding this project, please contact Bill Dillard, or Vennessa McLerran.

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 Friday: CLOSED

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Before Pearl Harbor, we had thought that the thousands of miles of oceans separating us from the warlords of Europe and Asia would keep us out of harm’s way. Ever since then, we have been involved in crises in every corner of the globe.

John F. Kennedy’s assassination made us realize that history could be altered by a single bullet, as it clearly was on that terrible day in Dallas.

The Challenger disaster made us aware that despite three decades of travel in space and despite our prowess and might in the

realm of technology, in the end, everything we do as humans is subject to failure, because that is the human condition. Our faith in our scientists and experts was shaken to a degree we’d never felt before.

As we watched the images on our TV screens on 9/11 of the fireballs in the upper parts of the Twin Towers, and then watched those skyscrapers crumble, trapping thousands of our fellow Americans, we realized that America no longer was insulated from the sort of outside terrorist threats that had plagued almost

CADDEL-SMITH, DRT BEGINS ITS 40TH YEAR

every other country the world over. We all knew that our lives would be different from that point onward.

However, in the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 attack, it became clear that countless of our fellow Americans responded with incredible strength and bravery. Police officers and firefighters, as well as many civilians (most notably the “young man with the red bandana” and the passengers who thwarted the hijacking of the jet that was headed for the White House over the skies of Pennsylvania farm

fields) responded in a totally selfless effort to save as many of their fellow Americans as possible without regard to their own safety. It is hard to believe that 16 years have passed since 9/11, and even harder to conceive that our young people today have no memory of that terrible day.

So let us resolve to remind ourselves, and to inform the young people we know, that this was a day not merely of great tragedy, but that it also was a day of great heroism which exemplified the best of what America stands for.

LEAKEY PTO 2017-2018 UPCOMING DATES AND EVENTS

by Judy Burleson

The Caddel-Smith Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT) will begin its 40th year Thursday, September 14 with a Welcome Ceremony for ten new chapter members. These new members join over 7200 others, statewide in 106 chapters, who support the organization’s goal : “to perpetuate the memory and spirit of men and women who achieved and maintained the independence of Texas.”

To remember those soldiers and pioneers, DRT has established 12 Honor Days throughout the year. Two days are recognized this September beginning with Texian Navy Day on the 3rd Saturday this month and continuing with Texas Heroes Day on September 18.

Established by Governor Alan Shivers in 1955, Texas Naval history began with four ships: the Liberty, the Independence, the Brutus and the Invincible. These ships protected the Texas coastline and prevented a Mexican Army from landing soldiers and supplies on Texas soil. A second navy organized in March 1839 with steamship Zavala, later joined by the San Jacinto, the San Antonio, the San Bernard, the Wharton, the Austin and the Archer in patrolling the Gulf of Mexico for 3 years. Following statehood, the Texian navy was transferred to the United States Navy.

Governor Price Daniel established a third navy as a patriotic organization and arm of Texas civil defense. Texas Navy Day was permanently established by the Texas legislature in 2005 and today is devoted to preserving the history of all three Texas Navies.

Texas Heroes Day honors the men who perished in the 1842 Dawson Massacre, those lost in the Mier Expedition, and the military volunteers, past and present, who serve Texas.

Thirty-six Texas volunteers perished at the Dawson Massacre battlefield near Salado Creek. Three survivors escaped the Mexican Army a few miles northeast of San Antonio and 15 others were taken prisoner and marched to Perote Prison in Veracruze, Mexico.

Events following the massacre led to the failed Mier Expedition, where a lottery ordered by Santa Anna determined the fate of 17 Texas soldiers. The lottery came to be called the “Black Beans of Death.”

On September 18, 1848, the remains of those who died in the Dawson Massacre, in the Perote Prison and in the Mier Expedition were returned to Texas and buried at Monument Hill, Fayette County.

More information about the Daughters of the Republic of Texas can be found on the public website: www.drtinfo.org. Chapter membership information can be obtained at caddelsmith@drtinfo.org.

The Thursday, September 14 chapter meeting will be in the McNelly Room of First State Bank of Uvalde beginning at 10:30 a.m. The chapter welcomes all who are interested in attending.

Chris Farwell and Rhonda from Rolling Hills Health Clinic dropped into Leakey ISD to provide red backpacks for students who need them.

Dr. Skipper gave them a big “Thank you”! The school has a special need for them as students enroll from hurricane-devastated Rockport.

First PTO meeting of the year: Monday, September 11th, 2017 at 5 pm LISD Cafetorium

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PTO OFFICERS PRESIDENT: BRENDA GONZALEZ VICE PRESIDENT: BRANDI PICHARDO SECRETARY: KIM KERR TREASURER: MONICA LEIKER

Annual Meeting Real County Wildlife & Livestock Protection Association (Trapping Club) Wednesday Sept. 13, 2017 Real County Courthouse 10:00 a.m.

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Nueces Canyon Panthers Win First Six Man Game of 2017

On The Frio at the Frio Pecan Farm Pavilion 830-232-5022

By Boys AD Keith Hughes

The Nueces Canyon Panthers Varsity football team hosted the Prairie Lea Indians on Thursday, August 31, 2017. Last year was the first year back in sixman football for the Panthers. And although there are more players this season, there and many new faces to sixman football.

With around 8:00 minutes showing on the clock in the 4th quarter, the whistle blew for the 45 point mercy rule, and ended the game with a Panthers victory at 82-32.

Offensively, eight touchdown passes by Zavey Acosta and one on the ground put the offensive attack in motion. TD receptions by Eli Ludlow, Caleb Baker, Victor Contreras, and Tony Gonzales put pressure on Prairie Lea’s defense. Victor Contreras and Winston Walker also added in touchdown runs of 45 and 15 yards respectively.

On the other side of the ball, the defense dominated much of the game, and forced the Indians into rushing plays, eight forced fumbles, dropping snaps, and an interception.

Fumble recoveries by Victor Contreras and another scoop and score by Roy Schexnider had the Indians reeling.

Congratulations to these hard working young men and their faithful fans.

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Members of the Nueces Canyon C.I.S.D. Board of Education met in regular session on August 30th, 2017. Danny Irwin, Board President, presided at the meeting. The board meeting was called to order at 6:55 pm.

Tena Hunger gave the invocation.

Principal Luci Harmon reported Elementary enrollment of 166 and Junior High and High School enrollment of 104. · Our first week has been a success.

The students seem happy to be at school and the teachers are smiling on both campuses. · Our accountability report has been released. We will have our official public hearing at a future meeting to look at the details. We have received 5 out of 7 distinctions at JH/HS and 2 out of 6 at Elementary! This is a huge achievement on both campuses and we are very proud of everyone and their contribution toward this recognition. · All of our positions have been filled. · Mr. Buhrts has made changes to the elementary and beginning band programs. He believes that building a music foundation when they are young will pay off when they join band.

Luci Harmon also presented the Food Services Report for the month saying: · The schools new 10 rack oven has been ordered!

Girls Athletic Director Brandy Sweeten reported: · Over the summer break, several Nueces Canyon Students did not rest on their laurels, but rather worked, ran, and competed in various summer track competitions throughout the holiday. Competitors, novice and experienced alike put in the extra time to become better athletes. We wish them a successful 2017-2018 school year. · Gabby Irwin competed in her 5th and final All Star Basketball Game in Wichita Falls, TX this past July. She will now take her talents to Schreiner University to play for the Mountaineers for the 2017-2018 school year. We wish her the best. · C.C. has begun. The girls began practices at the end of July, and the boys

are also in full swing as of the first part of Aug. Promising, is numerous JH students have been practicing on their own Boys Athletic Director Keith Hughes reported: · The boys were very busy this summer with 6 on 6 tournaments, open gym, and weight training. We had12 JH and 12 HS boys competing over the summer, and they were both very successful. The weight training participation was much improved, and averaged 15 boys per night in the weight room. · HS Football is in full swing. We started two-a-day practices on August 7th with 20 players. We have not lost a single player, at this point. JH Football had 11 on the first day of school, and is currently at 17.The Varsity boys had their first scrimmage in Rochelle, TX on 8/18. It was a four team scrimmage with Rochelle, Paint Rock, and Veribest. We played 60 offensive and 60 defensive plays. We managed to score 18 touchdowns, and gave up 8. The 2nd scrimmage is set for Friday, 8/25, at 6pm.

In the Transportation Report to the School Board Stephen Smith reported: · One bus is experiencing issues with the transmission and being repaired. · The new bus that has been ordered is on the way.

In the Maintenance Report to the School Board Stephen Smith reported: · The campuses are clean and ready for the start of school. · Painting at Northcutt Stadium is complete. · Repairs on the lighting at the stadium after a lightning strike are almost complete. · One air conditioner in the cafeteria will be replaced.

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

The board voted to accept and pay bills as presented.

The board accepted the Budget/Finance report as presented.

Several action items were considered by the School Board: · The board voted to approve a

contract with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP for Property Value Appeals for 2018-2019 school year.

The board voted to approve the appointment of Jason Fleming, Real County Extension Agent, as an adjunct faculty member of NCCISD The board voted to approve Ede & Company’s contract for 2017 The board voted to approve Amendments for the 2016-2017 Budget The board voted to adopt the budget for the 2017-2018 School Year The board voted to set the 2017-2018 Tax Rate at $1.17.

Informational Items discussed were: A. Nueces Canyon Internet Content Filter B. District Accountability Ratings C. Preliminary School FIRST Rating D. Leadership Team Times-July & August E. Governance Digest F. TASA/TASB Convention The board went into Executive Session from 7:32 until 7:35pm. Upon opening into Regular Session: The board voted to accept the resignations of Karen Bullard, Jill Morgan, and Trudy Rollison.

The Meeting was adjourned at 7:38pm. In attendance at the meeting were NC School Board members; President Danny Irwin, Secretary Noreda Sifuentes, Ignacio Sanchez, and Denise Rogers. Nueces Canyon Superintendent of Schools, Kristi Powers, as well as Principal, Luci Harmon, and Girls Athletic Director Brandy Sweeten attended the meeting. Attending and reporting on Maintenance and Transportation was Stephen Smith. Also present were; Billye Smith, and Tena Hunger.

Board Members Vice President Charles E. Hunger, Mark Martinez, and Clint Luce were not in attendance.

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

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On August 30, Sabinal Police Officer Eddie Cruz responded to a call made to the dispatcher by Isaac Ybarra of Sabinal. On the way, he contacted Chief “Chuy” Reyes for backup, however he was unavailable at the time. Next, Cruz called fellow officer Roman Musquiz. As soon as Cruz pulled up to the home and was still in the patrol car, the individual approached him. Ybarra was armed with a box cutter and was shouting, “Shoot me.” Officer Cruz pulled out his taser gun and used it on Ybarra.

The man’s neighbor, Gilbert Torres, saw what was happening and interfered. Both men were arrested.

As soon as they could, both Chief Reyes and Officer Musquiz arrived and helped process the crime scene. The Chief also spoke with Ybarra who is being held, subject to receiving help with his mental condition. The other man has been released.

Sabinal Civic Club

Tomorrow, the Civic Club will meet at 4 p.m. in the fellowship hall of First United Methodist Church. On the agenda is an update on the Center Street and Post Office projects. The speaker for the meeting is Superintendent Richard Grill. He will speak on the topic of Sabinal ISD’s goals and successes.

Post Office Pep Rally

At 7 p.m. on Thursday, a pep rally was held on North Front Street from the post office to Center Street. The public turned out in support of the school and the teens involved. The band sounded great, the cheer leaders and mascot stole the show, and everyone had a good time.

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Granddaughter Brenda Vickers, age 12, has kept me busy for the last several days this past week. One of her favorite things to do is to bake and she had me going shopping for supplies, baking, cleaning up, and loading up the trunk of my car full of sweets for the sale. Her tag on her items read: “Class of 2023” and price, the name of the item she made, and “Made by Brenda Vickers” at the bottom. She had a ball and her enthusiasm is contagious. I promise, she made every item that had her name on it. All I did was lend a helping hand occasionally, offer suggestions, (and of course, wash a lot of dishes). Her class held a bake sale adjacent to Neal’s One Stop on Saturday. I was told by her teacher that one man came by and bought 4 of her cakes. They did look delicious.

They sold out by a little past noon and had many monetary donations during that time. David Sprott, pastor at Sabinal

Church of Christ, lent a helping hand and he described working with the pre-teens as a complete joy.

This week I can get back to normal, whatever normal is.

D’Hanis Game

Intense rivalry made the game exciting on Saturday night. D’Hanis scored first; then Sabinal tied it up. Again D’Hanis scored; then Sabinal was in the lead. At the end, the score was 12 for D’Hanis;14 for Sabinal. It was an exciting, close game. During half time, both bands looked good. This was Sabinal band’s first official marching performance of the season and our new band director, Dawn Henry, had the kids strutting their stuff. They looked really professional and sounded great.

Good job.

After the game and true to his promise, Robert Rodriguez and the staff at RBBQ roped off an area in the parking lot for the entire football team to have a free meal on him. This is designed to make his son, Darren wearing jersey #4, have a great, memorable, senior year. There were disco lights and music for the team, like a celebration party. A good memory for all.

The restaurant was full to overflowing and the café promises on October 6, following the game against the Poteet Aggies, they will be happy to do it again.

FCCLA Collections

The Sabinal Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America are collecting items to send directly to students in schools in Matagorda and Wharton Counties which include El Campo and Bay City. Many in the area suffered tremendous losses due to the hurricane and flooding. To donate, please contribute all school supplies, backpacks, disinfecting wipes, bug spray, hand sanitizer, and bedding. Donations will be taken at the high school at either the Family and Consumer Science classroom or near the office during school hours. All visitors need to check in at the office prior to making a drop off.

Central Christian

This past Thursday, Annalee and Larry Truelove went to Walmart, loaded up the church trailer with donated supplies and took off to Victoria. Trying several places, they finally ended up at the food bank in Victoria. The people at the food bank were very appreciative to receive the much needed items and distribution is guaranteed. The Trueloves learned about two different churches, Faith Family Church and Convoy of Hope Church in Victoria who were assisting with the disaster. At Faith Family, the members were organized

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into repairing homes, roofing, etc. At Convoy of Hope, Franklin Graham was there. It was there that they operate a drive through and hand out one day’s supply of food to each of the families who come. On the way home, the Trueloves decided to take Highway 87 and follow the Guadalupe River. It was then that they found that river was swollen from 1 and a half to 2 miles wide in places. There will be more flooding next, inevitable.

As a prelude, Eleanor Rucker, played “It is No Secret”. Colleen Casburn, daughter of Bo and Cindy Casburn, read the scripture, reading from the Book of Luke 6: 45. Larry Truelove went over birthdays, announcements, and asked for updates to the prayer list. The message was delivered

by Pastor Jim Fox. There will be a congregational meeting on September 10 following the morning service to discuss and vote on church repairs.

First United Methodist

There will be a small group which will meet every third week for discussion on the book by Rev. Dr. Kevin . Watson on “The Class Meeting”. The first meeting will be held on September 18 at 6:30 p.m. for dinner. Discussion runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $10 for the book. Registration is through Pastor Glenn.

Sabinal School Readers are needed at the school. They are to work in pairs and need to fill out an application at the school.

Basic Lay Servant Minister Course will be offered on October 21 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Gruene United Methodist Church.

Contact Pastor Glenn for details.

Bible News Club begins on Wednesday, September 13, and runs from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall. The children will have a meal, instruction, arts and crafts, and a lot of fun.

St. Patrick’s Catholic

Flowers on the altar were lovingly placed by the family of William and Agnes Mechler this past Sunday.

Also on Sunday, there were tacos for sale, both breakfast and lunch. Proceeds go for the needs of the church. There was a second collection taken for Catholic Charities this weekend. All proceeds were for the Hurricane Harvey victims on the Texas and Louisiana coasts.

If you have not done so, please register your school age children for Religious Education Classes through the office.

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#010 NEW LISTING 23.24 acres in Montell, huge Pecan bottom with over 40 grafted trees, 3 wells, hunter cabin, completely fenced, rolling terrain with Nueces River frontage! $375,000. #008 NEW LISTING 2.10 manicures acres with electricity, water well and septic along with a nice pump/storage building and fenced on three sides. Huge Pecan trees and access to amazing deep and wide Frio River! $120,000. CONTRACT PENDING! #003 NEW LISTING 10 acres south of Leakey in Rio Frio, gated, gently rolling terrain, huge Pecan and Oak trees, seasonal creek, unfinished metal cabin on slab with covered front porch, underground electricity to cabin. $140,000. #002 17.5 acres with 2br/2b home, pond, garage/workshop, outbuildings, outdoor shower, paved road to home, good 4W drive up hill to feeder, fenced on three sides with auto gate. Great hunting of Aoudad, Sika, Whitetail, Turkey, Hogs and Axis. $329,900. #011 1.02 acres in Concan, with access to the Frio River, paved roads, and central water system. Set your cabin here and enjoy long beautiful views with the potential for rental income! $55,000. #021 2.73 acres with access to the Frio River, paved roads, central water system, an area for rv hookups with restrooms, all behind a locked gate. This is one of the largest lots in Frio River Place and backs up to a large ranch for great views and privacy! Priced to sell at $99,000. #001 1.6 acres and 4BR/2.5B brick home near Garner State Park. Over 1000 feet off the paved road frontage, this track of land is covered in large Pecans and has two nice sized storage sheds. Having no restrictions and not being in a subdivision coupled with the close proximity to Garner you have the makings for a great vacation rental property!! REDUCED $215,000. #005 5.32 acres, west of Leakey off of John Buchanan Rd. Hilly terrain provides long views to the south and east, county road frontage with electricity at the road and fenced on one side with entrance gate. Ag exemption in place for low taxes! $46,500. #007 6.37 acres, in The Ranch, beautiful gated development south of Concan, with paved roads, underground electricity, and access to gorgeous Frio River park area with deep blue water and pavilion for picnics. Under wildlife exemption you will see large herds of exotics free roaming and you will enjoy low taxes! $136,955. #009 1 acre near Magers crossing with great tree cover and access to electricity and a nice Frio River park area complete with restrooms, bath house, and rv hook ups. No rentals allowed makes for a peaceful quiet neighborhood in the summer! $54,000. CONTRACT PENDING #012 3 city lots with approximately .8 of an acre, electricity, septic, and 2 city water meters in place. Lots of potential, either residential or commercial with Hwy. 83 frontage! $120,000. #004 1.29 acres of prime commercial property located on Hwy. 83 and across the highway from busy Stripes convenient store! Completely fenced with city water meter and tons of oaks trees you will have endless potential on this one! Leakey is growing and this is the best time to purchase before prices rise! $184,500. #006 2 acres with 139 feet of Frio River frontage, north of Leakey. Included is an energy efficient, fully furnished, 2BR/2B cabin ready to enjoy that may be put in the vacation rental pool for added income. $168,900. #017 22.85 acres in Campwood with a 3BR/2B recently remodeled home. There is jaw dropping views from the hillside home and access to the Nueces River. Plenty of room in the back to hunt! $210,000. OWNER FINANCE OFFERED #020 8.09 acres north of Leakey with highway frontage, large trees, hillside with great views and easy build and unequipped well. $109,080. #016 1.01 acre in gated Valley Vista, hill top with great views, clubhouse with pool, stocked fishing pond, 35 acres of wilderness area for hiking and underground electricity. $49,500. #015 7.23 acres in gated Valley Vista, with great views of stocked pond, paved roads, access to underground elec., clubhouse with pool and 35 acres of wilderness area for hiking. $55,500. #014 1.01 acre in Valley Vista, hilltop with great views, clubhouse with pool, stocked fishing pond, 35 acres of wilderness area and underground electricity. $39,500.

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Texas Announces Food Benefits for Victims of Hurricane Harvey

Texas announced it is providing a surge of food benefits to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients in the 58 counties included in the State Disaster Declaration following Hurricane Harvey.

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by The Organic Gardeners Star Cards to replace food that was lost during the storm. With this change, Texas will issue replacement benefits to more than 716,000 SNAP households in the affected counties.

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benefits. Both are the result of federal approval of waivers requested by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission from USDA Food and Nutrition Service following Hurricane Harvey.

“This is an unprecedented disaster. We’re doing everything we can for Texans and members of our own HHS family who were affected by this terrible storm. Our staff are working fast to roll the benefits out to people in need,” said Texas Health and Human Services Executive Commissioner Charles Smith. “Texans dealing with the aftermath of Harvey need access to food benefits to replace what they lost in the storm.”

To ensure food benefits are continued seamlessly for those impacted by the storm, Texas also requested and received federal approval to automatically extend benefits for six months for certain recipients who were up for renewal in the affected areas. No action is needed by the recipient.

To provide additional support to SNAP recipients who were evacuated or are unable to prepare foods as a result of the storm, Texas previously requested and received federal approval to allow the purchase of hot foods with SNAP benefits through Sept. 30. SNAP recipients can now use their benefits for hot foods

and ready-to-eat foods, such as rotisserie chicken or grocery store deli foods at retailers that accept SNAP anywhere in the state. HHSC quickly made requests for these actions following Hurricane Harvey and reports of food lost during power outages and flooding caused by the storm.

Texas also is continuing discussions with the federal government about the possibility of a Disaster-SNAP waiver that would offer short-term food assistance benefits to eligible families recovering after they return home following the disaster. D-SNAP benefits would be available in a phased approach in the coming weeks to eligible people who are not currently receiving SNAP and are residents of one of the counties that have a federal disaster declaration.

Recipients are encouraged to use YourTexasBenefits.com or the Your Texas Benefits mobile app to manage and view benefit information and to update HHSC of any address changes.

Recipients also are encouraged to sign up for electronic notices to stay informed about their cases.

To check benefit amounts, recipients can visit YourTexasBenefits.com or call the Lone Star Help Desk at 1-800-777-7EBT (1-800-777-7328).

COMMUNITY HEALTH DEVELOPMENT, INC. EARNS NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR PATIENT-CENTERED CARE UVALDE, TX—Community Health Development, Inc. (CHDI), based in Uvalde, Texas, has once again received Recognition as a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) from the National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA).

Ms. Monica Gonzales, CHDI’s Board Chair stated: “As an organization, one of our Strategic Goals was to secure PCMH Recognition again and the Board is very pleased to know that our commitment to provide the community the best health care is being realized.” NCQA awards Recognition in three Levels, with Level 3 being the highest possible achievement. Two of CHDI’s sites, Our Health/Nuestro Centro de Salud in Uvalde and Rolling Hills Health in Leakey earned Level – 3 Recognition, while Canyon Health Center in Camp Wood earned Level – 2 Recognition, being only 1.1 points away from earning Level 3. “I am so proud of our staff for the work they have put forth in transforming our practices into patient centered medical homes,” stated Rachel A. Gonzales-Hanson, CHDI’s Chief Executive Officer. “The Recognition received from NCQA is affirmation of our continued, on-going commitment to improving the quality of care we provide our patients”.

“NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition raises the bar in defining high-quality care by emphasizing access, health information technology and coordinated care focused on patients,” said NCQA President Margaret E. O’Kane. “Recognition shows that CHDI has the tools, systems and resources to provide its patients with the right care, at the right time.”

To earn recognition, which is valid for three years, CHDI demonstrated the ability to meet the program’s key elements, embodying characteristics of the medical home. NCQA standards aligned with the joint principles of the Patient-Centered Medical Home established with the American College of Physicians, the American of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Osteopathic Associa-

tion.

The NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home is a model of primary care that combines teamwork and information technology to improve care, improve patients’ experience of care and reduce costs. Medical homes foster ongoing partnerships between patients and their personal clinicians, instead of approaching care as the sum of episodic office visits. Each patient’s care is overseen by clinician-led care teams that coordinate treatment across the health care system. Research shows that medical homes can lead to higher quality and lower costs, and can improve patient and provider reported experiences of care.

NCQA is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to improving health care quality. NCQA accredits and certifies a wide range of health care organizations. It also recognizes clinicians and practices in key areas of performance. NCQA’s Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS®) is the most widely used performance measurement tool in health care. NCQA’s Web site (ncqa.org) contains information to help consumers, employers and others make more informed health care choices.

CHDI is a non-profit community-based health care agency incorporated in 1983 in Uvalde. CHDI was founded by area residents to increase access to quality and affordable medical, dental and behavioral care and, to serve as an agent for change to improve the lives of working poor families in Uvalde, Real, Edwards, and parts of Zavala Counties. In addition to the sites noted above, CHDI operates the Center for Community Wellness campus in Uvalde which houses the Wellness Center (Dental Department and Teaching Kitchen), the Fitness Center, and the Administration Building. In 2016, CHDI served over 10,200 residents of the area.

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FRIO CANYON GARDEN CLUB

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VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION, NEW LISTINGS, PICTURES AND PLATS. Shawn Streib Gray, Broker www.FRIOCANYONREALESTATE.COM 830-232-4500 230 US Hwy. 83 Leakey, Texas 78873

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Property 09: The finest home in the Concan Country Club is available! 3BA/2.5BA, oversized garage and HUGE patio. $495,000 PENDING 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! $575,000 Property 39: Cute 1BD/1BA cabin on 6.37 ac. in Roaring Springs Ranch! VIEWS for miles + gorgeous common areas. $108,000 REDUCED 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 48: EXCELLENT location! Next to House Pasture in Concan. 3BD/3BA + lg. bunk room. New POOL! It RENTS! $395,000 PENDING Property 78: 4BD/3BA home on nearly one ac. 179 Roy Chisum Rd. No restrictions! 500’ of private river access! $299,000

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CHILD FIND NOTICE TO PARENTS The Cluster V Special Education Cooperative, through the Department of Special Education, provides comprehensive special education services to eligible students with disabilities in accordance with current federal and state polices and the guidelines regarding the education of the disabled.

SPECIAL EDUCATION Special Education is the provision of a continuum of child-centered educational and supportive services in combination with those provided in the general school program to meet the needs of students who are disabled.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Students with disabilities are students between the ages of three and 21, inclusive, with educational disabilities (physical disability, intellectual disability, emotionally disturbed, learning disabled, speech disability, autistic, or multiple disabilities); and students between birth and age 22, inclusive, who are hearing or visually impaired, whose disabilities are so limiting as to require the provision of special services in place of or in addition to instruction in the regular classroom. All private/home school children with disabilities that reside in your local school district will be considered for participation in special education and related services upon request.

For further information, you may contact the school district where the child resides.

Brackett ISD 830- 563-2491 D’Hanis ISD 830- 363-7216 Knippa ISD 830- 934-2176 Leakey ISD 830- 232-5595 Nueces Canyon CISD 830- 234-3514 Sabinal ISD 830- 988-2472 Utopia ISD 830- 966-3339 Cluster V Special Education Co-op 830- 988-2341 Ayuda para ninos con impedimentos esta disponible Ninos, de nacimiento a 22 anos de edad, que son ciegos y/o sordos, y ninos de 3 a 22 anos de edad con otros impedimentos son eligible para una educacion publica apropiada gratitamente. Estudiantes de la escuela privada y estudiantes caseros de la escuela con disabelidades que tiene residencia en su propio distrito escolar ser?a considerados para participacion en educacion especial y otros servicios relacionados a petici?on por los padres.

Favos de llarmar a: Cluster V 830-988-2341 (Sabinal, Utopia, Leakey, Nueces Canyon, Brackettville, D’Hanis, and Knippa) llamen 1-800-364-6695.

SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH

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 NEWProperty 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 Property 30: Valley Vista in Concan. You have to see these lots. All utilities and VIEWS for miles. $39,500--$49,500--$55,500 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. Adjacent to Prop#33! Buy BOTH for a $10,000 discount ($69,900 each). See Old Baldy from here! $74,900 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 Property 55: 1 acre lot in Valley Vista w/AMAZING views! Underground electric & water at site. $44,500

ACREAGE 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 14: HORSE PROPERTY! 82+ ac w/deep soil, big live oaks, native grasses & minimal cedar. Water & elec. High fenced $242,000 Property 22: LIVE WATER ranch! 195 acs. w/both sides of Camp Wood Creek! 4BD/3.5BA home, 50x100 barn on slab. Must see! $1.8M 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! $4250 per acre Property 37: 32.49 acs. fronting Hwy. 55 btwn Rocksprings & Barksdale. Terrific views & building sites. $69,000 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 Property 51: 37.23 acres. w/Hwy. 41 frontage. Fairview Ranch. Water well & electricity. Addtl. acreage available. $137,751 Property 60: 60 ac.+/- west of Leakey on Hwy 337. Electricity on 2 sides. Frontage on highway and County Rd. $3,900 per acre PENDING Property 61: 20 acres. w/Hwy. 41 frontage in far NW Real County. Fairview Ranch. Neat little hunting place! Elec. avail. $70,000 PENDING

COMMERCIAL Property 3-6: 1+ ac. Commercial lots Concan. Frontage on US HWY 83. All utilities available. MAKE OFFER!!! $139,000-$149,000 NEWProperty 28: 545 N. US Hwy. 83 is nearly a half acre with great visibility & road frntg 3 sides. 1800sf bldg. w/commercial kitchen. $295,000 Property 36: Riverstone Vacation Cabins! 13.9 acres w/500’ of Frio river frontage. 5 cabins + main home. $775,000 REDUCED

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Public Service Article from NAMI-National Alliance on Mental Illness September 2016 is also known as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month which helps promote resources and awareness around the issues of suicide prevention, how you can help others and how to talk about suicide without increasing the risk of harm.

Suicidal thoughts can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or background. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among young people and is often the result of mental health conditions that effect people when they are most vulnerable. Suicidal thoughts and suicide occur too frequently but should not be considered common and can indicate more serious issues. In many cases the individuals, friends and families affected by suicide are left in dark, feeling shame or stigma that prevents talking openly about issues dealing with suicide.

Know the Warning Signs and Risk of Suicide According to the CDC, each year more than 41,000 individuals die by suicide, leaving behind thousands of friends and family members to navigate the tragedy of their loss. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death among adults in the U.S. and the 2nd leading cause of death among people aged 10-24; these rates are increasing. Suicidal thoughts or behaviors are both damaging and dangerous and are therefore considered a psychiatric emergency.

Someone experiencing these thoughts should seek immediate assistance from a health or mental health care provider. Having suicidal thoughts does not mean someone is weak or flawed.

Know the Warning Signs—Threats or comments about killing themselves, also known as suicidal ideation, can begin with seemingly harmless thoughts like “I wish I wasn’t here” but can become more overt and dangerous. Increased alcohol and drug use. Aggressive behavior. Social withdrawal from friends, family and the community. Dramatic mood swings. Talking, writing or thinking about death. Impulsive or reckless behavior.

Any person exhibiting these behaviors should get care immediately: Putting their affairs in order and giving away their possessions. Saying goodbye to friends and family. Mood shifts from despair to calm. Planning, possibly by looking around to buy, steal, or borrow the tools they need to commit suicide, such as a firearm or prescription medication. If you are unsure, a licensed mental health professional can help assess risk.

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OBITUARIES Richard Low

September 02, 2017 Arrangements for Richard Low who passed from this life on Saturday, September 2, 2017 are pending at this time and will be announced when they become available.

Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Leakey, Texas.

Allen Jerry Novosad

(March 25, 1955 - August 26, 2017) Allen Jerry Novosad of Rio Frio, Texas passed away Saturday, August 26, 2017 at his home. He was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on March 25, 1955, to Victor and Pauline Dulak Novosad.

Those left to honor and cherish his memory are his daughter, Victoria Harrod; grandson, Ronald Featherling; brother, Larry Novosad and wife Lena; nieces, Polly Novosad, Patty Haefner and husband Mike and their children, Zhoe, Awston, Kari, Kyle, and Katie.He loved Rio Frio, Beer, and Old English Bulldogs. He will be deeply missed. Memorial service was held 10 a.m. Saturday, September 2, 2017 at Nelson Funeral Chapel, Leakey, Texas. Pastor Greg Mutchler officiated the service. In lieu of flowers the family request donations made in his honor to their local Human Society or a Bulldog rescue. Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Leakey, Texas.

Suicide Evokes Ripple Effect As I was paying for my purchases at a warehouse market, I noticed some friends waving to me from over in the deli. I walked over to them and engaged in catch-up conversation. It was so good to see them. She had endured shoulder surgery and spinal injections over this past year, and her husband had lovingly nursed her back to health. They shared stories of their family, and I was sad to hear that they had lost their son-in-law.

It is always distressing when a young person dies, and I could hear in their voices that they were heartbroken.

Their daughter and grandchildren, who live some distance away, have suffered great financial and emotional hardships from their loss. Their eldest grandchild has had to postpone her wedding due to the loss of income in their family.

Her younger sister has suffered severe depression so much so that she finds it difficult to exit her bed and thus, has dropped out of school.

The child I worry most over, however, is their grandson. He is the youngest of their three grandchildren, and additional circumstances have put him into an extremely dangerous and risky category.

When their son-in-law died, the father of their grandson’s best friend also died. Unlike their son-in-law, who died of natural causes, this man committed suicide. Suicide is tragic for everyone who knows the victim, and it puts extreme emotional trauma on the immediate survivors. This trauma is so devastating that if not properly managed, it places other family members at risk of committing the same fate.

My friend’s grandson and his best friend have been inseparable this past year, each relying on the other for emotional support to make it through the trials of their father’s respective deaths. Unfortunately, their grandson’s best friend fell prey to his father’s suicide, and last week killed himself.

This second suicide is beyond tragic and creates a very dangerous situation for his immediate survivors as well as for his best friend. Due to the unique situation of both boys losing their father’s simultaneously while relying upon each other

Demonstrating our faith by our works We do not have to look very far to find someone that needs a miracle. Many are suffering some type of crisis with everything from health problems, their children, and grieving over a loss, to finances, marriage issues and addictions. When difficult situations are presented, we become sympathetic, but how often do we consider that God may have brought these individuals to our attention so that we can not only pray but to intervene and help meet their needs? Instead of just discussing the situation and having pity, maybe we can become the miracle they are praying for. James chapter two talks about difference between having faith without becoming involved and demonstrating our faith by our willingness to take the time and actually help them.

Have you ever been discouraged or in trouble and you cried out for God to please send somebody to help? If someone responded, you knew they were a Godsend, right? But if no one came, we assume someone was called upon but was probably just too busy or maybe they simply did

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

not want to take the time or money to become involved. I believe this reveals more about what life is really about than we care to think about.

Many people are convinced they are free to do whatever they want and I can understand this point of view for a non-Christian. However, for those who are followers of Jesus Christ, the Bible clearly explains that we are called to radically change from only thinking about ourselves to listening and obeying God as our highest priority. This transformation will produce generosity and compassion as we develop a willingness to become more like Christ in His attributes and character. I Corinthians 6:19-20 says, “What?

Do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which you have of God, and you are not your own? For you are bought with a price: therefore, glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.”

When we accept the life-changing gift of salvation, we are called to let go of our old self-centered nature and become focused on the greatest commandment which includes loving God and

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Evening Worship: 6:00pm 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

Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church 401 N Hwy 377 P O Box 877 Rocksprings, TX 78880 830.683.2165 Mass: 9:00am Sunday

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

Reál County Church 121 Oak Hill Ste. 4 Leakey, Texas Sunday School: 10:00am Worship: 11:00am

Living Waters Church Hwy 1050 Utopia, TX 830.966.2426 Sunday School: 9:30 am Worship: 10:30 am

St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church Camp Wood, TX Mass: 11:30am Sunday

Wednesday: 7:00pm Youth Alive: Saturday 7:00pm Youth Pastor James Jones Pastor Dr. Robert Richarz

830.232.6933 Sunday School: 10:00am Come and Worship: 10:45am Evening: 6:00pm Wednesday: 7:00pm

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

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

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

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

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for support during their grief recovery, the suicide of this young boy puts my friend’s grandson in a uniquely prone situation of committing suicide himself.

After a lengthy conversation with my friends, I suggested they consider professional counseling for their daughter and grandchildren. As it is apparent that she would benefit from their assistance, I also suggested that they leave the warehouse and immediately drive to their daughter’s home. Their grandchildren are left to themselves all day while their mother is away trying to replace her husband’s income, and it is highly probable that their grandson should be under suicidal watch.

According to my friends, their daughter and her children delayed their grief experience through extended denial and now find themselves in an extremely complicated grief experience. Their eldest granddaughter will probably recover with light intervention. She has suffered personal tragedy before, and she can draw upon the guidance of her professional counseling through her previous experience. She also has her fiancé and wedding plans to occupy her mind, as she has been fortunate enough to receive a generous gift of financial support to accomplish her wedding from a benevolent soul. Their granddaughter, who dropped out of school, is being placed in a particular program where she will be allowed to self-pace her studies, and will receive grief counseling support through this program’s guidance system. The grandson, however, has just been knocked down to a completely new level of pain and anguish, and it is imperative that he not only receive familial support, but immediate professional intervention.

One should never take the possible risk of suicide lightly. If you know someone who might be at risk of suicide, do not take this responsibility upon yourself. A suicidal person needs immediate professional intervention.

by William F. Holland Jr., DD.,C.ED.D. Minister/Chaplain

others as ourselves.

The Bible refers to those who become God’s children as instruments and vessels of honor.

The idea of being used by the Master of the universe is a privilege and as followers of Christ, we are to be listening for His voice, growing stronger in our compassion and more aware of what He desires (which by the way there is much to do). He may be guiding and preparing us to present a Bible scripture with a friend at work or maybe to share our heart in a letter to a loved one that we are concerned about. There are so many opportunities all around us where we could bring encouragement. I know there are times in my life where I could have used someone’s kindness. It feels good to know that someone cares enough to make an intentional effort to bless us as we all want to feel loved and respected. There is a passage in Galatians chapter six that talks about our deeds being like seeds and that we all reap according to what we sow. Applying this spiritual principal to our life, we can see how important it is to reach out to

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others in the same way we would like someone to care about us. If you need a miracle, become someone’s miracle, if you desire to have more friends, go out of your way to be friendly, if you want to be loved, learn how to love. God can connect us but our responsibility is to make ourselves available.

Jesus told a parable in Luke chapter ten about a man who was attacked by thieves and was left beside the road nearly dead. Two different men passed by (one of them a minister) and both ignored him. Then a Samaritan man found him and literally saved his life. The good Samaritan became the wounded man’s miracle and presents the question that is worthy of consideration; are we the one who passes by or the one who becomes involved?

Dr. Holland lives in Central Kentucky where he is a Christian minister and author of the book, “A lifestyle of Worship.” Learn more at: billyhol landministries.com

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HARVEY(CNN) Houston’s mayor Saturday ordered nearly 300 people to leave their flooded homes, and another large city scrambled to restore water service as President Donald Trump visited flood victims and relief workers in Texas and Louisiana eight days after Hurricane Harvey struck. In Houston, Mayor Sylvester Turner said people who had chosen to stay in inundated homes in the western part of the city must depart by 7 a.m.

CT Sunday, after which the CenterPoint Energy utility will turn off power to those residences. Turner said he’s ordering the evacuation in part out of concern for the safety of firefighters, who would have trouble responding to emergencies in inundated areas. In addition, fecal (sewage) and coliform (ecoli) bacteria is so high there is danger of contamination by

pressure to develop nuclear weapons and to test missiles which could potentially reach the mainland US. State news agency KCNA said Kim Jong-un had visited scientists at the nuclear weapons institute and “guided the work for nuclear weaponisation”.

FRANCE (BBC) At least 15 people have been injured, two of them seriously, by lightning at a music festival in the north-east of France, officials say.

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The incident is centered on Wubbels — a former Olympic skier, according to The Salt Lake Tribune — and a police detective identified in local media as Jeff Payne. The Salt Lake City Police Department declined to release his name. According to the Tribune, Payne was seeking a blood sample “from a patient who had been injured in a July 26 collision in northern Utah that left another driver dead.”

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Shirley Shandley, Broker 698 Highway 83 South * Office 830-232-6422 · #8 – New Listing! 3/2 Home on 1.97 AC, large game room, barn & storage bldg., fenced backyard, fronts FM 1120 $279,000 · #9 – New Listing! 370.79 AC Real Co. Ideal hunting property, Rock House w/fireplace, well w/50,000 gal. storage tank, barns, pens, Co. Rd. access, Sika, Fallow, Axis, Elk, Black Buck Antelope $2656 Per AC · #12 – New Listing! Frio Riverfront – 3/2 Home perfect for entertaining on 1.81 AC, large deck shaded by huge oaks, both sides Frio River + adjoins 20 AC private river park $389,000 · #32 – Newly Priced! 27.22 AC+/- off Hwy 41 with plenty of cover & numerous oaks, lots of wildlife in area, electricity close $82,000 · #33 – Newly Priced! 3/2/2 Exceptionally Neat & well maintained home on 1.3 AC, high ceilings, fenced, workshop, landscaped $215,000 · #30 – Newly Priced! Nueces River Access 4.56 AC water & electric avail., septic installed. Building site w/view of hills, gated community $84,000 · #3 – 5.07 AC+/- Concan, Uvalde Co., remote homesite, heavily treed, 1.4 miles off Hwy 127 $29,000 · #11 – 429.14 AC Edwards Co. private & secluded with space for hunting, hiking & other recreational activities. Free roaming wildlife, nice elevation changes & covered in native vegetation $579,336 · #15 – Newly Priced! Frio River Access at private park – Pretty 1.68 Ac lot, water & electric available, views, RV storage, short walk to river $110,000 · #29 – Newly Priced! 3.58 AC N. of Leakey, fronts Hwy 83, water & electric available, nice views $75,000 · #6 – 55.38 AC Hunting Ranch NW Real Co. easy access from I-10, fronts Hwy 41, Cabin w/electricity $185,523 · #37 – Newly Priced! Waterfront furnished cabin, all utilities + well house/utility room w/washer/dryer, freezer, refrigerator, Kawasaki Mule, paddle boat $219,000 · #10 – 6.10 Fenced AC, Cabin with spectacular views from front porch, dbl carport, RV with covered deck, minutes to Garner SP & Frio River $224,950 · #4 – 5.74 AC off scenic RR 337, several bldg.

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HCH RECIPE CONTEST Beginning July 15, 2017 and ending November 15, 2017 the Hill Country Herald will be sponsoring a recipe contest. If chosen your recipe will be featured in the Hill Country Herald Newspaper and in the Hill Country Herald Recipe Book which will be available in January of 2018!

RULES 1.

All submissions must be typed and submitted by email to: emcarnegie1956@gmail.com.

2. We encourage you to tell us about your recipe. Tell us for instance: It is your favorite recipe because your grandmother made it every Thanksgiving. Then tell us about Thanksgiving with Grandma!

3. Send pictures. We want as many recipes and experiences from local residents, long time tourists or new visitors as we can get! But more importantly, we want the story of the recipe.

We want our Hill Country Recipe Book to be representative of all the People who read our paper!

4.

We will not, of course be able to choose every recipe, but if you’re your recipe and story are chosen, they will be featured in the Hill Country Herald Newspaper and in the Hill Country Recipe Book that will be available online and at the Newspaper Office in January 2018.

GRANNY’S KITCHEN BACK TO BASICS.... SANDWICHES Sometimes you just need a delicious, (and filling), breakfast or lunchtime sandwich. I have always loved egg sandwiches. If you’d like to kick it up a notch for lunch, combine the two into one sandwich and make a cheese and fried egg sandwich! Or for dinner fries and the Salmon Patty Sandwich make a perfect duo!

SALMON PATTY SANDWICH ON TOASTED BUN

Easy to assemble salmon patties to eat as a sandwich or as a croquette.

1 can 15 ounce canned salmon skin and large bones removed.

1/4 cup finely diced onion 15 saltine crackers crushed into fine crumbs, about 1/3 cup 1 large egg 2 tbsp mayonnaise 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning 1/2 tsp black pepper vegetable oil for frying Toast the buns before frying the patties by very lightly buttering both sides of the bun and placing in a dry, hot skillet. Carefully monitor the toasting.

It usually takes 30 to 60 seconds to toast depending on the temperature of the skillet. Mix all the ingredients well in a medium sized bowl, then form into 4 patties. (Or patty size of your choice). Add vegetable oil to heavy skillet about 1/4” depth and heat on high until the oil is 350° to 375°. Lower the heat slightly and carefully add the patties to the oil and fry the first side until nicely browned, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes. Carefully turn the patties over and brown the second side, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes. Remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel lined plate. Assemble the sandwiches.

NUTTY OAT BURGERS ON PORTOBELLO CAPS

Portobello caps, ready to bake.

Portobellos 4 medium sized portobello caps , stems removed 1 tbsp olive oil salt and pepper Nutty oat burger 2 cups quick oats 1/3 cup toasted walnuts , chopped 1/3 cup sunflower seeds 1/2 medium onion , grated 1 tsp Lawry’s seasoned salt 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs , beaten Condiments 2 tbsp mayonnaise 2 tbsp yellow mustard 2 tbsp ketchup Leaf lettuce Sliced tomatoes Sliced red onion Dill pickles Pre-heat oven to 400° F. Line a sheet pan with parchment and spray the parchment lightly with cooking spray. Drizzle olive oil on both sides of the caps and season with a little salt and pepper Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the caps have softened. Remove from the oven and keep warm until

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served. Mix all the ingredients for the oat burgers in a bowl, let rest 10 minutes, then form into patties. Coat the bottom of a skillet with vegetable oil on medium heat and fry both sides of the burgers 3 to 4 minutes until nicely browned. Mix the mayonnaise, mustard and ketchup in a small bowl.

Assemble the open-faced nutty oat burger on a plate with the lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles, and serve with the mayo sauce.

CLASSIC BREADED PORK TENDERLOIN SANDWICH

12 oz . pork tenderloin , sliced into 4, 1” fillets then butterflied and pounded to 3/8 to 5/16 “ thickness 4 bakery hamburger buns , insides lightly buttered and toasted on the stove top in a heavy skillet, kept warm in a low oven.

1 cup flour 2 eggs 3 tbsp whole milk 1 sleeve of saltine crackers 1 tbsp onion powder 2 tsp salt vegetable oil , enough to fill a large skillet 3/4 to 1 inch deep, about 2 cups lettuce leaves sliced red onion hamburger pickle slices yellow mustard Toast the buns and keep warm. Cut, butterfly, and pound the pork thin and place on a plate Beat eggs and milk together and place in a large, shallow bowl or pie plate. Put saltines in a food processor and pulse until you have a coarse to medium chop then add onion powder and salt and give one or two more pulses to combine. Put saltines in a shallow bowl or pie plate.

Put flour in a shallow bowl and set up a dredging line with flour first, eggs second and saltines last.

Heat vegetable oil to 350° Take one of the pork fillets and coat with flour, then place in the egg wash, let the excess drip off then place in the seasoned cracker crumbs and coat well by patting the crumbs on. Place in the 350° oil for 1 1/2 to 2 mins. until the crumbs are browned.

Use tongs to turn to the other side and fry that side until browned 1 1/2 to 2 mins. Remove from the oil and place on a cooling rack over a paper towel lined baking sheet. Continue with the remaining pork. Serve right away on the hamburger bun with lettuce, pickles, onion and mustard.

CHEESE AND FRIED EGG SANDWICH This is a perfect sandwich for breakfast or lunch.

2 slices of bread of your choice 2 oz . cheese , any cheese that melts well, Gruyere, jack, cheddar, swiss 1 lg. egg 1 tbsp butter cooking spray Spray a small skillet with cooking spray and fry the egg to your liking, remove to a plate Slice the cheese and place a layer on both slices of bread. Place each individually into the microwave for 15 to 20 seconds until the cheese starts to soften. Melt 1/2 tbsp butter in the same skillet on medium heat and add one of the bread slices (cheese side up), cook until browned, 1 1/2 minutes. Place the cooked egg and the second slice of bread with softened cheese on top of the slice in the skillet. Use a spatula to lift the sandwich, then add another 1/2 tbsp butter to the pan and gently turn the uncooked bread slice into the skillet, cook for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes until browned. Serve the hot sandwich right away

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Both sides of the Red Cross administration issues

by Elaine Padgett Carnegie

The cleanup has hardly begun. As of this writing people are still being evacuated. The Red Cross even after all the millions donated has been ejected from at least one center in Louisiana for turning down donations…and turning away people in need. I looked up the red cross and it seems in the last few years their cross has been a bit tarnished! A study released by Sen. Charles Grassley, RIowa, concluded that the Red Cross had spent $124 million — one-quarter of the money donors gave for earthquake relief in Haiti in 2010 — on internal expenses.

It is for this very reason that I am writing this article: In fact, I am not writing it…I am just using information from an Interview with NPR and the Red Cross rebuttal… read it for yourself. I am not saying the Red Cross is bad or wrong, I am just saying maybe we should keep an eye on what is going on…

According to the NPR: In an interview with Morning Edition host Ailsa Chang, Red Cross executive Brad Kieserman was asked about reports that the charity has unusually high administrative costs. “We are committed, I am committed, my team is committed to using our resources and donor dollars in a way that best helps the people of Texas,” said Kieserman, vice president of disaster operations and logistics. Kieserman said that as of Wednesday morning the Red Cross had spent $50 million on Harvey relief, mainly on 232 shelters for 66,000 people.

Chang: Through donations, how much of every dollar goes to relief? Kieserman: Yeah, I don’t think I know the answer to that any better than the chief fundraiser knows how many, how much it costs to put a volunteer downrange for a week and how many emergency response vehicles I have on the road today. So I think if he was on this interview and you were asking how many relief vehicles in Texas, I don’t think he’d know the answer and I don’t know the answer to the financial question I’m afraid.

Ailsa pressed on. She said that NPR had reported that 25 percent of the money donated for Haiti to the American Red Cross after the 2010 earthquake went to internal spending.

Chang: Is that still happening? Such a substantial percentage of donations going to internal administrative costs, rather than to relief? Kieserman: It’s not something I would have any visibility on. I can talk about what it costs to deliver certain relief services.

Chang: Yeah.

Kieserman: But the way the internal revenue stream works, uhh

... Chang: You don’t know what portion of that amount. Kierserman: Not really. Chang: You don’t know what portion of that total amount is for relief.

Kieserman: No, I really don’t. I wish I could answer your question, but it’s not something I have visibility on in the role that I play in this organization.

She asked him if he has “visibility” on any efforts by the Red Cross to reduce the amount of money spent solely on internal costs. “The folks I work for are very, very attentive to cost effectiveness and cost efficiencies in making sure that as much as every dollar that we spend on an operation is client-facing,” said Kieserman.

THE RED CROSS REBUTTAL: We firmly stand by the fact that an average of 91 cents of every dollar the American Red Cross spends is invested in humanitarian services and programs. (Now, keep in mind a Senator from Iowa did a study finding that the Red Cross used 1⁄4 of all money donated just to Tahiti for Administrative Expenses) In a wide range of our materials- including donor stewardship reports and publicly available financial statements, the Red Cross has used the wording that an average of 91 cents of every dollar the Red Cross spends is invested in humanitarian services and programs. This has been a long-term practice for the Red Cross.

There are some instances where the language used has not been as clear as it could have been, and we are clarifying that language. Asserting that this is an attempt to mislead the public is absolutely and unequivocally untrue.

We arrive at the 91 cents figure by comparing our overall spending each year to our overall spending on management, general and fundraising. The Red Cross receives contributions from many sources, including financial contributions, donations of blood or an in-kind donation of other goods and an average of 91 cents of those donations are invested in our humanitarian programs and services. All of these are important donations to the Red Cross and we do not track management, general and fundraising to each separately.

Our financial statements are clear in this regard. Our costs are listed in those statements and have long been available on our website for transparency. They are audited each year by an independent auditor. The American Red Cross is also an accredited charity by the Better Business Bureau.

Dear HCTC Members,

I am William (Bill) Sames and I am a candidate for the HCTC Board of Director’s position for District 9, Frio Canyon. The current director, Rocky Rocchio, served for 12 years and decided not to seek another term.

With this pending vacancy, I would like to be your representative and work with the other Directors and HCTC President and his staff on ensuring we, the residents of the Frio Canyon, continue to have viable communication services in the HCTC service area and especially in the Frio Canyon.

For those who don’t know me, I am retired from the US Army and reside on Cypress Creek Road north of Leakey. I attended high school in Eagle Pass, Texas and then Texas A&M University. After graduation from college, I was a beekeeper just north of Eagle Pass (Maverick County), had a small herd of cattle, taught High School Physical Science, and served as a Field Artillery officer in the Texas Army National Guard. After 13 years of service, I transferred to the Active Army as a Medical Entomologist, specializing in mosquitoes and ticks. I retired with a little over 32 years of military service.

My wife of 32 years is Martha Bushong Sames. She grew up on the ranch where her father Luther Bushong was born and lived all his life. The family is celebrating 100 years of family ownership of the Bushong Ranch this year.

Locally, I am the President of Keep It Real-ly Beautiful (KIRB, recycling and beautification organization), the Chairman of the Real County Appraisal Review Board, the President-Elect of the Texas Mosquito Control Association, the Secretary for the Real County Public Library Leakey, and a member of The Friends of the Library. In my spare time, I work on the Bushong Ranch feeding cattle, wildlife, and controlling cedar and mountain laurel.

I have always had a strong interest in electrical and communication systems, which led me to my extensive use of computers.

I am well versed in Microsoft Office applications and regularly use a variety of Adobe products for document or photographic management. Having a reliable, state-of-the-art, and affordable communication system in the Frio Canyon is not only important to me, but it also important to the businesses and all residents in the Frio Canyon. It helps to improve the quality of our lives and is vital to business operations.

In the years to come, the HCTC will need to face and resolve a variety of challenges: such as operating, updating, and protecting its relatively new Data Center; transitioning from traditional telephone service to increased Broadband services, facing and resolving challenges created by changing FCC regulations, or adjusting to future technological innovations.

I am excited to be a candidate for your District 9 Director on the HCTC Board of Directors and if elected, I would work diligently to serve your interests, but I can’t do it without you. Ballots will be mailed to HCTC Members on or about Tuesday, September 12, 2017, and the time to return your ballot is short.

I hope that you select William (Bill) Sames on your ballot and help elect me as your District 9 Director.

DEVIL’S SINKHOLE HOSTS STARGAZING SEPTEMBER 23 The Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area boasts some of the darkest skies in the Hill Country with a 2 rating on the Bortle Scale.

Because of this, and because of the popularity of its recent July star-gazing event, the volunteers of the Devil’s Sinkhole Society are teaming up with the volunteers of the San Antonio Astronomical Society for a September 23 combination bat show and star party.

Guests can make reservations to attend by calling 830-683-2287 or e-mailing devilssinkhole@sw texas.net. The fee for the combination bat show and star-gazing event is the same as the regular bat show: $12 for most guests; $10 for seniors 65 and over; and $6 for kids 4 through 11.

A group rate is available for parties of eight or more.

Unlike most visits to the Devil’s Sinkhole, guests will have the option of arriving directly to the state natural area if they are

paying the fee by cash or check.

Those paying by credit card will need to start their bats and stars evening at the Rockpsprings Visitors Center on the town square.

Whichever payment method is chosen, the gate to the Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area is located five miles north of Rocksprings on US 377. It is three miles south of the intersection of US 377 and TX 41.

Guests should plan on arriving at the gate between 7 P.M. and 7: 30. Guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs, snacks, and nonalcoholic beverages.

After watching the incredible bat

emergence which should be at or near its peak for the bat season, a big group of astronomers from the San Antonio Astronomical Society will take over with an impressive bank of telescopes and expertise.

The Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area hosts bat tours Wednesdays-Sundays now through October 31, both in the evening and at dawn. Nature walks, day tours, and birding are also available.

All tours require reservations.

The tours are led by the awardwinning volunteers of the Devil’s Sinkhole Society.

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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.

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 $11,500.00 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

DOWN SIZING SALE KING SIZE BEDROOM SUITE $1800.00 WASHER & DRYER LAMPS TABLES CHAIRS TOOLS MUCH MORE 830 734 7925 FOR SALE 1600 VW TRIKE 9000 MILES WITH TRAILER $12,000 OBO 830-232-6391

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

FOR RENT Non-Smoking Unfurnished Apartment Available Now One bedroom apartment with frig., stove, microwave, washer/dryer.

Small fenced backyard with deck.

Telephone available. Frio River for swimming or kayaking.

You pay electric, has Direct TV dish. $250 deposit $650 a month, cash in advance.

Call 232-6743

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FULL TIME REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS 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.

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 $305,000.

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 getaway. 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.

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

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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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