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Current Weekly News for Leakey, Camp Wood, Sabinal, Utopia and Surrounding Areas Vol. 5 No. 3

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Garden Club Unveils Memorial, Announces March Plant Sale

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SLOW, BUT STEADY RECOVERY FOR LEAKEY ISD

by Dr. Barbara Skipper

Audit Report Reveals Good News for the District after Years of Financial Challenges

January 30, 2014 – Leakey Independent School District was presented with the results of its annual audit in January, at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Trustees. Mr. Michael Hamby, of the auditing firm Merritt, McLane & Hamby presented the good news. He reported that after years of financial difficulties, the District appears to be recovering.

Hamby termed the audit as “clean” and followed up by expressing that the results were sound in his opinion.

Mrs. Katherine Antes, who took over the position as Business Manager for the District on September 1st, also confirmed the audit results, stating, “I have reviewed the report carefully and found it to be consistent with the information

contained within the books and records of the Business Office for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2013.”

School board members, including Board President Charlie Reagor, also carefully reviewed the report and made inquiries relative to information contained therein.

A positive and long-awaited finding was the revelation of the District’s audited fund balance of $705,291. This is an increase of over $600,000 from the prior year’s fund balance of only $104,029.

For the first time in years, the District now meets the Texas Education Agency’s recommendation that a District have two months worth of operating expenses in reserve.

Archbishop Gustavo To Visit St Raymond’s Burk Feed Saturday, Feb. 22nd from 9am to 1pm

Jerry’s Stories.....

Archbishop Gustavo is scheduled to visit St Raymond’s Catholic Church in Leakey on Saturday February the 8th. He will be celebrating the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Vigil Mass at St. Raymond’s at 5:30 pm

The Lounge

Additionally, the District also has enough in cash reserves to cover the final payment of $211,807 that is due to the Texas Education Agency next month.

This is the final of three payments made to the Agency in as many years, and is the result of a large overpayment the District received four years ago. This improvement comes after several years of cut-backs and difficult times for the District.

“Events like this are becoming more common as the state reduces funding to school districts and the school finance system becomes more and more complicated”, says Interim Superintendent Dr. Barbara Skipper.

“During my interview process with

the Board, I was amazed at how this District has navigated one of the most challenging situations a school district can face. I am enjoying my time here in Leakey; helping the District move forward and working to improve student performance.”

Leakey ISD has recently received recognition in two important areas. The District received a rating of “Superior Achievement” under Texas’ Schools FIRST financial accountability rating system for the school year 2011 – 2012, and, has received the Texas Education Agency’s highest rating on the 2012 – 2013 Texas Academic Performance Report. The referenced reports may be viewed at www.Leakeyisd.net.

LISD School Board Election School Board Election - May 10, 2014

The next election is scheduled for May 10, 2014. Three positions will be up for election.

Ruben Navarro, Joel Pigg and Shane Hohman are the three Trustees positions that are up for election.

Application Process Applications may be picked up at the Leakey ISD Administration Building, located at 429 N US HWY 83, or download the application for a place on the Leakey ISD General Election Ballot. o The first day to file an application for a place on the ballot is: Wednesday, January 29, 2014. o The last day to file for a place on the ballot is: Friday, February 28, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. · The term of office for school trustee is three years. · All applications filed are public records and

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open to inspection upon request. · Completed forms must be filed at the Leakey ISD Administration Building.

Deadline Notice of Deadline to File Application for Place on the Ballot Eligibility/Qualifications Leakey ISD Board Member Eligibility/ Qualification Requirements Election Highlights First day to file for place on the ballot: Wednesday - January 29, 2014 Last day to file for place on the ballot: Friday - February 28, 2014 at 5:00 PM Early voting begins: Monday - April 28, 2014 Last day of early voting: Tuesday - May 6, 2014 Last day to receive ballot by mail: Saturday – May 10, 2014 at 7:00 PM Election Date: May 10, 2014

Pioneer Real Estate Hosts Meet and Greet for Murr

by Julie Becker photo by Jim Reed

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Bandera Electric Cooperative Sends Students to Washington, D.C.

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INDEX State News .................... Page 2 Legals/Jail Register ...... Page 3 Community News ......... Page 4-6 Feature Story ................. Page 7 Obituaries ...................... Page 8 Classifieds ..................... Page 12

Today’s Weather

High:54° Low: 25°

Offering Wifi, chat, coffee in a variety of forms, and a place to visit and worship, the Lounge, in downtown Sabinal, is a labor of love done by Team Focus and their sponsors. It has music during worship by a local band.

It is a haven for adults and teens alike.

On Saturday, at 10 am, they celebrated with their grand opening. The Sabinal Chamber of Commerce, Little Mr. Sabinal and family, and interested persons

were on hand for the ribbon cutting. For a few minutes, traffic was halted or redirected while speeches were made, prayer was offered, pictures were taken, and everyone was invited indoors for coffee (of course), donuts, and other baked goods. The motto of “Keep Calm and Drink Coffee” was on the shirts of adults and students alike. It is located on the south end of the building that houses Connell’s Hardware.

Local Business owner Shirley Shandley of Pioneer Real Estate hosted a meet and greet for State Representative candidate Andrew Murr last week. Murr spend the morning in Leakey and the afternoon in Camp Wood

answering questions and gathering information from what he hopes to soon be his constituents. Early voting will begin soon and voters are encouraged to research the candidates and be informed VOTERS!

Centennial Steering Committee Awards Leftover Funds Anticipating an excess of money, the Centennial Steering Committee had agreed to give whatever money remained after all obligations had been met to the Ex-Students Associations for Scholarships in the Nueces Canyon School System and the newly formed Leakey Ex-Students Association. Consequently checks were presented this week to Karen Collins representing Camp Wood and Brenda Gonzalez treasurer of the Leakey organization totaling $5,189.82. Making the presentation was Willis Springfield, Chairman of the Centennial Steering Committee.

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ELECT

J. D. MARTINEZ FOR

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE

PCT. 3 & 4 MARCH 4, 2014

Perry Response to State of the Union Gov. Rick Perry released the following statement in response to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address: “We didn’t hear much tonight from President Obama that we haven’t before, other than his intention to expand his own powers by bypassing Congress altogether. The strength of our Union is in our states, not Washington, and Texas has shown that the way to economic prosperity and significant job growth is through individual freedoms and the free market. Tonight, we saw a president with the same old agenda and no real idea on how to govern. Americans expect and deserve more from a president than continually broken promises and unfunded platitudes.”

Perry Honors Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars

Rick Perry thanked veterans and their families veterans mental health programs by $5 million over for their service and sacrifice for our nation at the the next two years. Gov. Perry also signed into law 2014 Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars Mid-Winter an extension of the property tax exemption for 100 Conference. The governor also highlighted steps percent disabled veterans to include their surviving Experience and Accomplishments Texas has taken to ensure veterans and their families spouses.

•Graduate of the University of Texas Pan •Emergency Management Coordinatorhave access to the services they need and deserve Just as critical for returning veterans and their American at Edinburg Real County when they return to civilian life. families is the availability of quality jobs, and Texas •Retired Major with The Texas Army •Veterans Service Officer-Real County “I’m proud Texas has produced so many American continues to implement policies to help veterans National Guard •Leakey American Legion - Post Adjutant heroes, and I’m just as proud that we’re a return to the civilian workforce. Under Gov. Perry’s •Gulf War Veteran •Leakey Lions Club- 1st Vice President welcoming destination for those who might’ve been leadership, Texas has implemented College Credit 4 •Retired Chief of Police, Weslaco, Texas •Substitute Teacher- Leakey ISD born elsewhere,” Gov. Perry said. “The freedom, the Heroes, which awards college credit for skills and •Texas Dept. of Public Safety-Highway •Active Member of St. Raymonds Catholic prosperity and the quality of life we enjoy in Texas, experiences gained in military service. In addition, Patrol Service. Houston, Corpus Christi, Church in Leakey and in America as a whole, are possible only because the Hiring Red, White and You program features Bishop, Kingsville and Wesalco •Member of Texas Sheriffs Association of the sacrifices so many have made on battlefields a job fairs across the state for veterans and their •Deputy Sheriff for Real County •Member of The Texas Emergency Manaround the world. While we can never fully repay spouses, which led to nearly 3,000 new jobs for •2,726 Hrs of Instruction received with TX agement Association that debt, Texas will continue to do what we can veterans and their spouses in 2012 alone.

Commission on Law Enforcement Officer •Member of The Texas Veteran Service to improve the lives of our veterans, particularly and Education Officers Association by freeing them to make the most of the opportunities they have.”

Gov. Perry has consistently

by Elaine Padgett Carnegie made assisting service members, veterans and On January 28, 2014, President Obama delivered responsible to note in this article that this ‘recognition their families a priority for the 2014 State of the Union Address. He outlined his of a soldier trend’ has been going on for 30+ years. It his administration. Under the priorities and there were many! He voiced concern began with President Reagan. It’s a non-partisan issue governor’s leadership, Texas over income inequality, and he called for the upward and President Obama isn’t the first, and won’t be the has increased funding for mobility of the middle class by providing more and last to use the military to political advantage.” better opportunity. He talked about energy and health President Obama repeated many of the things he care reform; and for the closing of Guantanamo called on Congress to do in 2013; most of them, yet detention facilities. He re-committed to diplomatic unaccomplished! He doubled down on immigration negotiations in the Middle East regarding nuclear reform, cutting carbon emissions and lifting American Shawn Streib Gray, Broker weapons and a permanent Israeli-Palestinian families out of poverty.

830-232-4500 agreement.

Dividing Congress more than any other issue in the He emotionally touched on sensitive issues with immigration reform debate is, if illegal immigrants examples from the audience. To back his minimum should be allowed to pursue citizenship or just be Property 001 : 9.3 ac. Views, underground Property 034: 21.62 ac. of rough, rugged wage increase, he introduced and cited a Pizza given indefinite legal status. Legal-status-holders will utilities and sensible restrictions. Borders a large country! Great for hunting. 4x4 needed to chain that raised their minimum wage employees be taxed, but they won’t be able to vote. They will be ranch. Owner/Broker. $129,900 access. Gorgeous views. $54,050 to $10.00 per hour. I read a review from that chain “second class citizens” required to produce a pass to Property 002: Gorgeous 4BD/4BA custom home NEWProperty 035: 35 acs. of great hunting in where administration talked about how that move had prove their right to be here. Apartheid, a system where at 482 Camino del Rancho in Concan on 6+ acs. Spring Country Ranch. Access to spring fed $595,000 HUGE REDUCTION pool. 4x4 needed. No utilities. $104,940 increased employee loyalty, almost immediately they some people in a society have more rights than others, Property 3-6: 1+ ac.

Commercial lots Concan.

Property 036: 8.65 acs. In Shady Oaks. Private experienced less turn over, requiring less training and was a bad idea in South Africa...and it is a bad idea for Frontage on US HWY 83. All utilities available. yet minutes from town. Lots of big oaks. less lost time spent on sick days and tardiness. I also the United States! …blah…blah…blah! $139,000-$149,000 Electricity available. $69,000 listened to statements from employees about how $3.00 I may be simple but I just don’t understand…let’s Property 007: 1570 sq. ft. 3/2 on 5+ acs. Great NEWProperty 037&038: Two 2BD/2BA log workshop w/extra living quarters. 435 RR 337 cabins in Frio Pecan Farm. Lowest price! and some change per hour had improved their lives. make it possible for all of these people to become West is a MUST SEE. $196,000 Income producing $169,000 each Seems to be working for them.

American citizens within a specific period of time. If Property 008: Rancho Real hunting tract. 25.61 Property 039: Beautiful & spacious 4Bd/3Ba With a rousing rhetoric President Obama outlined his they are successful…then they are just like you and acres, about 100 yds. from elec! Views, not too on nearly 1 ac. in Twin Forks. Super floor plan, priorities for raising the minimum wage, addressing I! If they aren’t…send them home, en mass! Not one hard to access. $60,183 covered porch, newer constr. $225,000 climate change and he called on Congress to address more American dollar should go to support any person Property 010: 2.61 ac. lot on county rd. just 2 Property 040: Newer rock home in River Tree. mi. east of Leakey. Covered w/oaks, city water Heavily treed lot, unique touches throughout, gun control. In a portion of his address…the “Do who is NOT an American citizen in this country or & elec. avail. Great home base for RV! $69,000 outdoor fp, GREAT river park. $259,900 something for Americans or I will,” attitude fell on deaf any other, until our deficit is met and our country is Property 011: Very nice 1.2 ac. lot ready for NEWProperty 041: 199 acs. of superb hunting! or fearful ears. A persistent but frustrated President solvent! Then, it will not hurt us to assist them again. your RV in Frio River Place. Central water & Fenced, ag. Exempt, several small springs, warned Congress that he is prepared to take executive There is nothing cruel or radical in that approach! elec. in place. River Access. $92,000 pond, old well, elec. close. $498,525 Property 012: Cute 2/1 cabin in Concan sitting Property 042: Estate size lot in The Ranch. action if the immovable Congress does not! This JUST DO IT! It doesn’t have to be so complicated… I on 6.98 unrestricted acres w/Hwy. 83 frontage.

Huge Oak & pecan trees, ag. Exempt, delivered to us during a decline in approval ratings and would say to our representatives in every little niche of Tons of potential! Just $156,000 underground elec. Frio access. NICE! $181,000 legislative gridlock. Executive powers are very limited service to the American people…STOP fighting among Property 013 : 96 Canyon Oaks Dr. in Property 043: 10+ acs. AG EXEMPT! Great under our laws. yourselves and get your job done! To those Americans Concan. 3BD/3BA 1792 sq. ft. home. Great homesite. Small tank site, meter pole, RR337 & Then there was Cory Remsberg, God Bless him! they serve…VOTE…VOTE…VOTE! rental potential $238,000 END OF SEASON County Rd. frontage. $105,000 PENDING REDUCTION Property 044-045 : Canyon Oaks/Concan Obama’s spotlighted guest in the gallery; an inspiring Some inevitably walked out on the speech, NEWProperty 015: Breezy Oaks in Concan. lots. River access, elec./ water available. 1ac. and badly injured Afghanistan veteran, who sat (grandstanding, to my point of view--like it or not, he Nicely FURNISHED 4BD/2BA on shaded lot! $42,500 per lot alongside the First Lady. Time Magazine said, “The is the President of our Country!) and after it was over, Good rental. River access. GREAT PRICE Property 046: HUGE 9.72 acre lot in Concan! most emotionally powerful moment (in the State of the there was a free for all... I was completely disheartened. $234,900 Best buy around…very private. Only $75,000 Property 016: 3BD/2BA on nearly 1⁄2 ac. @ 525 Property 047: 1+/- ac. lot Mountain Valley in Union speech) was also its most morally dubious.” I’m Senators threatening reporters, Republicans and Davis Place in Twin Forks. Beautiful river park Concan. Close to golf course, House Pasture, not going to blame the President for placing Cory in Democrats alike were talking about the speech-out and nice, spacious home. $129,000 PENDING Frio. Rentals OK!!! $89,000 harm’s way, as the Times did, the President inherited of context! It was just awful! They remind me of my Property 017: Whiskey Mountain Inn. 1869 Property 048: 3BD/2BA nice brick home w/ this war...but I did feel slightly unsettled for the grandkids squabbling so loud I can’t make heads Farmhouse on 17.69 acs. w/6 rental cabins. workshop & barn. Emerald Oaks Subdv. 103 capacity in which he used him! or tails out of who did what! The only…absolutely, Gorgeous! $498,500 PENDING Laurel St. $254,500 REDUCED Property 018 : 1304 sq. ft. 2BD/2BA on nearly NEWProperty 049: 50 ac @ 172 Cattail Rd You could tell the young man felt honored, and for irrefutably true statement that President Obama made 1 ac. in Reagan Wells.

Access to 100+ acs. and off RR337 W. Both sides Patterson Creek, no that, I am grateful for his sake; however, the time and in his address was that the American people have lost over a mile of river! Must see! $115,000 restrictions, paved road frontage, city water. place seemed inappropriate. Although a comment on faith in our government...

Property 020: 75+ac. in Concan! No restrictions, $325,000 the Time article referenced above said, “It might have I would call your attention to the picture used for end-of-road privacy. 4/2 mfg. DW home, guest NEWProperty 050: 5+ acres, small cabin, cabin, studio. tank.24507 N. Hwy. 83 $595,000 fenced, private with lovely frontage on the West been more historically accurate and journalistically illustration of this article…

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STATE OF THE UNION 2014

Perry on State Department’s Keystone Pipeline Study Gov. Rick Perry issued the following statement regarding the U.S. State Department’s environmental impact study on the Keystone XL pipeline: “Today’s report means radical environmentalists are running out of excuses for forcing the delay of a project that will mean more jobs for Texans and greater energy security for North America. It’s time to move this project forward and put an end to this bureaucratic red tape. If, as the president said in his State of the Union speech, he truly wants this to be a ‘year of action,’ there would be no better way to kick it off than authorizing construction of this important project.”

Property 021: 3 view lots in Canyon Oaks— Concan, TX! 1+ ac. each. Water & elec. available, nightly rentals OK. $39,000 Per Lot Property 022 : INCOME PRODUCING! 2/1 house and 3/2 mobile home. Frio River access + close to Garner State Park. $126,500 REDUCED Property 023: Log cabin on 7+/- acs. Deer Creek Estates. Seasonal creek, remote, pretty views. $10,000 buyer credit! $125,000 REDUCED Property 024: Frio River Place lot. Nearly THREE acres! Water & elec. available. Nice river access. RV usage ok. $109,000 REDUCED Property 025 : RR336 north of Leakey. 17+ acs. West prong of the Frio River on eastern boundary $222,000 REDUCED Property 026-027 : RIVER FRONT! Gorgeous oak and cypress trees, views of the mountains. $225,000 EA. POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING Property 028 : Frio River Place 1.51 acs.

SUPER CLOSE to river. Water system& elec.

Nice area. $75,000 POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING Property 029 : 260 acs. +/- WILL DIVIDE Hwy. frontage, Call Martin for all the details! $4250 per acre Property 030: Rancho Real, 10 ac. of remote land. 4x4 needed. Great hunting or recreational tract. Pretty flat topography. $32,500 PENDING Property 031: Riverfront home in the Frio Pecan Farm! In rental pool. Lots of amenities. $269,000 REDUCED Property 032: 492 E. Main in Leakey. Cute 2BD/1BA on half acre lot w/large metal building. End of road privacy. Just $79,900 PENDING Property 033: 5.16 ac. lot near town. City water & elec. Gorgeous views, paved roads, security gate. $84,900

Frio River. All utilities in place. $199,000 Property 051: 3/2 ROCK home on 5+ acs. w/ Patterson Creek frontage& no restrictions. Close to town, great views. $265,000 REDUCED Property 052: 5+ acres just West of Leakey.

Fronts on John Buchanan Rd. Bldg. site faces east and is ready to go! $52,500 Property 053: 130+ acs. In Concan. Bear Creek Rd. Both sides of Bear Creek, partially fenced.

NO Restrictions. $8,000 per ac.

Property 055: Two adjacent lots in Emerald Oaks Subdivision. Each lot is 1/2 acre. Very nice area. $22,500 EACH Property 056: Lovely newer home on 4 ac. close to town. Views for MILES! Huge porches, custom cabinetry, workshop. $199,000 REDUCED Property 057: 10 ac. in Rancho Real. Flat to gently rolling and very secluded. Must have 4x4 for access. Only $40,000 Property 058: 39 ac. in Rancho Real. Big views and great hunting. 4x4 is a MUST to access this property. $79,960 Property 059: Lot #260 in Twin Forks. Very close to Cathedral Park and the beautiful Frio River! Water & Elec. available. $25,000 Property 060: The Ranch Subdivision in Concan. Ag. Exempt residential lot 6+ ACS.w/ Frio Access. $133,140 Property 064: Two 1+ ac. lots w/Hwy. 83 frontage. No Restrictions. Elec. & city water available. $37,500 each lot.

Property 065: 3/2 brick house on RR337. No Restrictions. Currently a successful nightly rental. CLOSE to river. $129,500 REDUCED NEWProperty 066-068: 3 adjacent tracts in Deer Creek Estates—Rio Frio, TX. Beautiful homesites with views! 9-12 acs. $9,000 PER AC

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JAIL REGISTER

January 26 - February 1, 2014 JIMENEZ, ISRRAEL GOMEZ 43 W/ M, CAMP WOOD, TEXAS, A/O CARR CRIMINAL MISCHIEF GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO $50 LESS THAN $500, DISORDERLY CONDUCT AND PUBLIC INTOXICATION , IN CUSTODY

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1/26/2014 @ • 849 responded to US Highway 83 South for a report of loose livestock • 1934 responded to a business at the 500 block of East 4th Street in Camp Wood for a disorderly conduct call

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1/28/2014 @ 1438 responded to the 100 block of South Nueces Street in Camp Wood for a business alarm 1906 responded to Ranch Road 337 East for a disturbance

PUBLIC NOTICE

Nueces River Authority Public Hearing Regarding Environmental Information Document For the Nueces River Authority Leakey Regional Wastewater Improvements Project

Real County Law Officers James E. Brice, Sheriff Don Gass, Deputy Sheriff Chris Sheridan, Deputy Sheriff Bruce Carr, Deputy Sheriff Jim Wilson, Constable Joe Tolleson, Constable Corporal Jake Sanchez, DPS Highway Patrol Clint Graham, TPWD Game Warden

830-597-3368 403 N. Nueces St.

Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report January 19- January 25, 2014

The Nueces River Authority (Authority) will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on March 10, 2014, at the Real County Courthouse in regards to the Environmental Information Document prepared for the Nueces River Authority’s Leakey Regional Wastewater Improvements Project. One of the purposes of this hearing is to discuss the potential environmental impacts of the project and alternative to it. The Nueces River Authority Leakey Regional Wastewater Improvements Project is intended for city residents and residents of some nearby subdivisions and locations outside the city limits. Proposed wastewater improvements would install a first-time wastewater collection system and a new wastewater treatment plant. This treatment plant would be located approximately 1.5 miles south of the city limits, west of U.S. Highway 83. Improvements would replace existing septic tank systems that currently serve area residents. The estimated total project cost is $18,548,303. Monthly bill to residential customer would be and estimated $30.00 (thirty dollars) to $35.73 (thirty-five dollars and seventy-three cents).

Copies of the Environmental Information Document are available for review during normal business hours at the following locations: 1) City of Leakey - City Hall. Available Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at 148 West 4th Street, Leakey, TX 78873 2) The Real County Judge’s Office - Real County Courthouse Available five days a week from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at 101 Market Street, Leakey, TX 78873 The Authority encourages citizens to participate to make their views known at this public hearing. Citizens unable to attend this meeting may submit their views in writing to Mr. Con Mims, Executive Director, Nueces River Authority, P.O. Box 349, Uvalde, TX 788020349 before March 10, 2014. Persons with disabilities that wish to attend this meeting as well as individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact Ms. Frankie Kruckemeyer of the Nueces River Authority at (830) 278-6810 extension 3, at least two (2) days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Governor’s Commission for Women Seeking Nominations for Texas Women’s Hall of Fame The Texas Governor’s Commission for Women is seeking nominations of outstanding women for the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame. A proud tradition since 1984, the Hall of Fame celebrates the accomplishments of Texas women who have made significant contributions in areas such as business, education, philanthropy and public service.

“The Texas Women’s Hall of Fame allows Texans to honor women whose accomplishments continue to make our state great, while inspiring young Texans to work hard to become great leaders,” Gov. Perry said.

Coordinated by the Texas Governor’s Commission for Women, the Hall of Fame includes former first ladies, astronauts, entrepreneurs and Olympic athletes.

Nominees must be native or current Texas residents, and their noted achievement must have significant ties to Texas. Nomination forms are available at http://www.governor.state.tx.us/women or by calling (512) 475-2615. Forms must be postmarked by Feb. 28, 2014.

Texas Woman’s University in Denton is the site of the permanent Texas Women’s Hall of Fame exhibit. More than one hundred talented and pioneering women are part of the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame. For more information about these impressive Texas women or the exhibit, which is free and open to the public, please visit http://www.twu.edu/twhf.

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

City of Leakey Mayor: Harry Schneemann Secretary: Dee Dee Wally Office: 830-232-6757 Fax: 830-232-6775 Councilmen: Ken Auld • Hugh Buchanan • Carl Jensen • Jesus Rubio • Bob Bowers Leakey Volunteer Fire Dept.830-232-4005 Frio Canyon EMS, Inc.830-232-5299 City of Camp Wood Mayor: Ben Cox Office: 830-597-2265 Fax: 830-597-5365 email:cityhall@swtexas.net Aldermen: Curtis Wilson • Brant Hickman • Sammie Ives •Jesse Chavez • Josh Cox Volunteer Fire Dept:830-597-6100 Camp Wood Library: 830-597-3208 Nueces Canyon EMS: 830-597-4200 City of Sabinal Mayor: Louis Landeros Secretary: Betty Jo Harris Office: 830-988-2218 Councilmembers: Nancy Alvarado, Chuck Van Pelt, Alma Martinez, Linda Musquiz, Eloisa Munoz and Mike Nuckles Sabinal Library 830-988-2911 Sabinal Municipal Judge: Anita Herndon 830-988-2630 Real County County Judge, Garry Merritt 830-232-5304 Real County Attorney, Bobby Jack Rushing 830-232-6461 County/District Clerk, Bella Rubio 830-232-5202 Justice of the Peace Dianne Rogers: 830-232-6630 Justice of the Peace Chris Lacey: 830-597-6129 Sheriff, James Earl Brice 830-232-5201 Tax Assessor-Collector Donna Brice: 830-232-6210 Treasurer, Mairi Gray 830-232-6627 Chief Appraiser Kelley Shults 830-232-6248 Real County Public Library 830-232-5199 Camp Wood Public Library 830-597-3208 Real County Commissioners: Precinct #1: Manuel Rubio Pct.#2: Bryan Shackelford Pct. #3:Gene Buckner Pct.#4: Joe W. Connell, Sr. Real Edwards Conservation & Reclamation District PO Box 807 . Camp Wood, Texas 78833 (830) 597-3322 office Fax (830) 597-3320 recrd@swtexas.net email Roland Trees, Board President Joel Pigg, General Manager

DO YOU WANT TO BE THE NEW MISS FRIO RIVER ?

by Debbie Blalock

It’s time to be thinking about the Miss Frio River Competition. The Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet is scheduled for April 12 at Alto Frio Baptist Encampment. One of the biggest highlights of the evening is the competition for Miss Frio River. One exceptional lady from our community will be crowned that evening to represent the Chamber at community events for a year and will be awarded a $1500 scholarship for higher education. We have had so many beautiful and talented women who love the Frio Canyon to participate the last several years, and we all have a great time working together on the event. So, honor a special lady that you know and nominate her for Miss Frio River. Nomination forms will be available on February 1 on the Chamber website or from Kathy Hobbs at River Rags & Rhinestones . Looking forward to another successful event with your help and with some wonderful young women. Deadline for nominations is February 13. If you have any questions, please call Debbie Blalock at 830-683-7160 or Kathy Hobbs at 830232-4222.

Frio Canyon EMS January 2014 Report

The Frio Canyon EMS had 20 calls in Jan, 2014.

We transported 15 patients. 9 went to Uvalde Memorial Hospital, 4 went to San Antonio by Helicopter, 2 went to Nelson’s Funeral Home and 5 were not transported. 7 call were due to trauma and 13 were due to illness. Medics answering the calls were Karen Barnum, Dianne Rogers, Steve Gray, Shelly Collins, Troy Wright, & Jeff Kruger.

Drivers were Jon Burchard, Mark Rutherford and Sherri Sollers.

I would like to take this time to “Thank” the Leakey Volunteer Fire Department for always answering our calls for help in lifting and supplying landing zones for the helicopters.

Thank you to goes to the dispatcher at the Sheriff’s Office for helping us get to where we need to be.

Driver’s and Medic’s are still needed to help carry the load. Please call the office if you are interested. 830-232-5299 The Frio Canyon EMS

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Wednesday, February 5, 2014

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Leakey Hoops saw lots of great action this past Saturday. The kids are playing hard and having a great time! Every week the kids are improving and it’s fun to see that!

There’s still time to catch a game or two. Leakey Hoops continues for 3 more weeks, with the last week being an end of the season tournament. Thank you to The Hot Dog Stand for providing breakfast tacos for the concessions. We really appreciate your support!

Leakey ISD Kindergarten class celebrated the 100th day of school on Thursday, January 30th. The Kindergarteners participated in a 100 Day Parade around the school campus where they collected goodies from each class. The Spanish class made them pinatas and the Ag shop cut and polished the first letter of their names out of metal. Back in the classroom, they sorted and counted 100 fruit loops and made a necklace out of them for snacking on later in the day. The Kinders also rolled a die until each one rolled100 points. This was an exciting day full of exciting ways to celebrate being 100 days smarter.

Eagles Battle in District Action This past week was definitely exciting for the Leakey Eagle boys basketball team.

They played two hard games, and one of those games ended with a win! On Tuesday, January 21, the Eagles defeated the Knippa Rockcrushers with a final score of 51-46.

The stats for this game are as follows: Rylan - 21 points, 8 steals and 6 rebounds; Will Stewart - 14 points and 9 rebounds; Lorenzo Rodriguez- 7 points and 3 assists;

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Frank Garcia- 4 points and 11 rebounds; Dimitri Perez - 3 points and 2 assists; Tristan Troch - 2 points and 6 rebounds.

On Friday, January 24, the Eagles suffered a loss to the Rocksprings Angoras. Although there were some tough calls, the boys fought until the end, but still came up short.

The final score was 34-61. The stats for the Rocksprings game are as follows: Lorenzo Rodriguez - 12 points and 5 rebounds; Will

Stewart - 8 points and 9 rebounds; Rylan Springer - 5 points and 6 rebounds; Tristan Troch - 5 points and 3 rebounds; Frank Garcia - 2 points and 4 rebounds; Anthony Chavez - 2 points. This next week the Eagles have two away games. On Tuesday, January 28, the Eagles will travel to D’Hanis, and Friday, January 31, they will travel to Utopia. Go Big Red!

LADY EAGLES STAY UNDEFEATED IN DISTRICT

by Coach Aris

The Lady Eagles had a good week defeating Knippa and RockSprings to stay perfect in district play. We started the week with 57-21 win against Knippa. Our first half was a bit sluggish. Knippa was playing hard, and we seemed to be going through the motions on the floor. We had a ten point lead half, 25-15. We were missing a lot of easy shots, and our defense was not as active as it has been. Our halftime talk was about playing with more intensity and finishing shots at the basket. The third quarter was a good one outscoring Knippa 16-3. The fourth quarter was the same thing again outscoring them 16-3. I was very happy with the way we came out the second half. Our defense especially got it going with aggressive man defense. That created turnovers which led to easy transition baskets. Mackenzie Wade led the scoring with 14 points. Since Brianna Rubio went down with that ACL tear, Mackenzie has really stepped up and has been looking to score more. The good thing is she can score

from the perimeter as well as inside at the post position. She also had 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals. Sarah Reagor came away with 10 points to go along with 8 rebounds. Sofia Rodriguez added another 10 points with 4 four steals. Kensee Auld scored 7 points with 9 rebounds and Joanie Eliott added 8 points.

The second game of the week may have been our best all-around game since district started. This was our senior’s last home game of the year and of their high school careers. Maybe that had something to do with it. This was by far our best first quarter of the year. We jumped out to a 29-7 first quarter lead and never looked back. We usually get off to slow starts but not tonight. Our shots were falling and the defense was outstanding. Our 1-3-1 defense looked quick and aggressive and made it hard for Rock Springs to score.

The second quarter, we continued the good offense hitting for 20 more points. We had a 49-17 halftime lead. The third quarter we

came out with the same energy and focus with which we started the game. We scored another 20 points and 14 more in the fourth quarter to win 83-40. I liked the way our offense was moving the ball and attacking.

I was more impressed with our defense. I hope we can get that kind of effort the rest of the year. Sarah Reagor had a huge game on offense. She has been getting double teamed most of the district. Tonight, Rock Springs played us man to man and Sarah was able to get excellent looks inside. She scored 30 points with 9 rebounds and 4 steals. Mackenzie Wade had another big scoring game finishing with 21 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists and 3 steals. Joanie Eliott scored 11 points with 3 assists. From here on out we are on the road. The last three district games are at D’Hanis, Utopia and Comstock. That should get us ready for the play-offs. The Lady Eagles are 19-6 overall and 7-0 in district.

LADY EAGLES LOSE FIRST DISTRICT GAME

by Coach Aris

Tuesday night we traveled to D’Hanis and came away with our first district loss.

D’Hanis beat us 41-44. They are a team that has improved throughout the year, and they play well at home. The first half, we were able to hold them to 16 first half points. We played our zone which was good and bad. It was good because we were able to challenge the shooters, and they did not shoot the ball well. The bad is we played the game at their pace. D’Hanis was content to run time off the clock and slow the game down. The second half, they caught fire from the three point line. We had to come out of zone and play which I am comfortable doing, but their shooting continued even against our man defense.

The last minute of the game, we didn’t execute very well on the defensive end.

The game was tied, and we left players open by trying to double team. For some reason, we panicked as if we were behind when all we had to do was play solid man

defense. Mackenzie Wade made two big free throws with 13 seconds left to tie the game. It was very impressive for her to step up there and hit those free throws. D’Hanis took the ball and came down the floor and hit a long three point shot at the buzzer for the win. I thought the difference in the game was we played at their pace for most of the game. I should have changed to more pressure to get the game at the pace we like to play. Sarah Reagor hit 7-10 shots to lead the scoring with 14 points. She is really having to work hard for her points because many defenses are double teaming her.

Debra Odom had seven points, and Joanie Eliott scored six points.

On Friday, we went to Utopia for a must win game to keep the #1 seed in the district. Coming off our first loss, I wasn’t sure how we would play. By half, we were ahead 31-17 and playing well. We ran the floor better than we have for weeks. The transition break was looking good, and the ball movement on offense was sharp.

The second half, we continued to play well and the fourth quarter we dominated

and outscored Utopia 14-4. Utopia does a good job of spreading the floor and trying to get dribble penetration to the basket.

For the most part, we played good man defense and made them take tough shots.

Our rebounding needs to get better. I am pretty sure Utopia out rebounded us and that should not happen. We are watching the shot rather than locating our person and blocking out. Rebounding is about desire and hustle for the ball. We need to rebound better and stop teams from getting second and third opportunities against our defense.

Mackenzie Wade led the scoring with 15 points and 6 rebounds. Johana Carrizales had a good game scoring 9 points and 3 steals. Joanie Eliott hit a couple three point shots and scored 9 points with 7 rebounds and 5 assists. We really need her to shoot the three point shot well to spread the floor for the post players. Debra Odom scored 8 points to go with 4 rebounds. Sarah Reagor scored 9 points and grabbed 9 rebounds and 6 steals. Our last game of the district schedule is Tuesday in Comstock.

Real County Students Place at Hill Country Show

by Laci Bostic

The Real County Extension Office is pleased to announce the success of our 4-H youth who traveled to Kerrville last week for the 2014 Hill Country District Junior Livestock Show. Each and every one of the youth that participated did an outstanding job of showing their animals and I am extremely proud to say they are showing for Real County.

Swine: Tri Wilson Colton Satterwhite Avery Satterwhite

Sheep: Hayley Bates- 3rd place, Class 3 Finewool Trey Bates- 10th place, Class 1 Finewool 4th place, Class 3 Finewool Cross 4th place, Class 1 Finewool Cross 8th place, Class 2 Medium Wool 8th place, Class 1 Finewool Cross 6th place, Class 4 Medium Wool Hudson Springer- 10th place, Class 3 Finewool Haden Hart Karson Hart Chase Reagor

Ryan Snow Rylee Stewart Rylan Springer Goats: Hayley Bates- 5th place, Class 3 Heidi Hubbard- 4th place, Heavy weight 3rd place, Class 4 Wylden Hubbard- 9th place, Medium weight Trey Bates- 3rd place, Class 2 Chase Reagor 5th place, Class 2 Karson Hart

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

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Elementary Library News!!

NC Elementary Librarian

We are mid-way through the 4th Six weeks and we have a lot of great things going on! We just began our 10 Book Challenge for students in grades 4 thru 6, and they are excited about it! What is the 10 Book Challenge? Well, the students must read 10 books from a pre-chosen selection according to their reading level and pass all 10 AR tests for those 10 books. The books and tests must be completed between Jan. 13th and April 11th. Upon completion of reading the 10 books, their name will be put in for a drawing for a $50.00 gift card. In addition to this prize, if they read 1 classic novel and pass the test for it, then they will be entered for an additional $25 gift card!

Also, we are getting ready for our spring Scholastic Book Fair which is scheduled for Feb. 24th through Feb. 28th! For more information, you may visit

the Library Homepage on our school website, click on the Destiny Homepage tab, and you will find a link to the Scholastic Online Book Fair. It contains the dates of our Special Family events and information on special programs.

Finally, we have some awesome AR news!

We have our first 2 Kindergarten students who have earned their points for their first ever AR T-shirt! Gabriella Luce and Averi Walker both earned their AR t-shirts on the same day and are now working towards their AR Gift Card! We are so proud of these two young ladies and look forward to many more accomplishments from them! A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one. George RR Martin Pictured are: (kinder tshirts) Gabriella Luce and Averi Walker

NCJH Boys Basketball vs. Comstock Coach Oscar Aguilera

The Junior High Panthers B team met with Comstock on January 30th. Both teams played great offence and defense. Caleb Baker led the team scoring 8 points, Eli Ludlow 2 points, Comstock winning 15-10.

The Panthers A team played a great game against Comstock, it went back and forth

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with both teams playing tight defense. When it came down to the last seconds of the game the Panthers pulled off the win 35-31. Zavy Acosta finished with 16 points, Bradley Reed with 10 points, Jacob Harmon with 9 points.

Thank you all for supporting our Junior High Panthers.

This year, Nueces Canyon CISD is focusing on character traits that help students be successful in school and in life. The elementary campus held an assembly on January 22, 2014, to honor students that are good examples for others. In November, we learned about being caring and compassionate.

Caring and compassion is being kind, friendly, considerate, and willing to listen, give and share. It is also showing sympathy and concern for others. The students that were honored for being great examples of caring and compassion were BJ Reyes, Devon Davis, Tanner Johnson, Cheyenne Carter, Wyatt Bingham, Michael Reyes, Kaydie Light, Michaela Brown, Xzavior Paz, and Cheyenne Whipkey. In December we learned about Respect. Respect is using good manners and not using bad language.

It is being considerate of others’ feelings and showing consideration and regard for yourself, others, and the world around you. Students honored for respect were Colin Taylor, Averi Walker, Morgan Streib, Seth Sifuentes, Bri-Ann Chavez, Fabian Gomez, Ryan Rodriguez, Michael Bejarano, Edmund Winston, and Shania Falcon. We appreciate not only these students, but also their families for all that they do to help them make positive contributions to their school and community!

By: Principal Luci Harmon

BJ Reyes, Devon Davis, Tanner Johnson, Cheyenne Carter, Wyatt Bingham, Michael Reyes, Kaydie Light, Michaela Brown, Xzavior Paz, and Cheyenne Whipkey

Colin Taylor, Averi Walker, Morgan Streib, Seth Sifuentes, Bri-Ann Chavez, Fabian Gomez, Ryan Rodriguez, Michael Bejarano, Edmund Winston, and Shania Falcon

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Nueces Canyon Sports Boosters Tournament The Lady Panther J.V. team proudly won their home tournament this weekend on February 1st. They defeated the Big Spring Charter School of Leakey in the first round. Then they won a close contest to the Leakey Eagles 23 - 20. Congratulations N.C. on the gold medal victory. . .

J.V. Boys fought hard to represent NCHS and eventually placed third in the tournament.

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quickly changed towards the end of the first quarter after numerous questionable calls against the Panthers. N.C. only managed 5 points in the second quarter and went into halftime down 14 - 30. In the third quarter, N.C. showed much character showing they still had a pulse and pulled within 10 points.

Hailey Luce rallied her troops with 3 big three pointers and finished with 7 assists and 16 points to lead the Panthers. Freshman Gabby Irwin also showed her fighting spirit grabbing 7 rebounds to go with 7 points.

Even still, the Panthers could not overcome the difference in foul shooting. The Cowgirls were granted 26 trips to the foul line, while

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N.C. only had 12. N.C. did not play well enough to beat the Cowgirls on their home turf, but the final score was not indicative of any real difference in talent. Most heartbreaking of all was the 43 - 66 loss completely dashed any play-off scenarios unfolding for the Panthers. They will now merely finish out their season on their home floor to show their appreciation for Parent and Senior Night this next Tuesday. Scoring for the Panthers were: Nikki Milliorn with 9, Ashley Harmon with 4, Natalie Vargulish with 3, Siera Edwards with 2, and Danielle Irwin with 2.

NCJH Girls Basketball vs. Comstock The Nueces Canyon Panthers battled the Comstock Panthers on Thursday, January 30. The JH basketball girls played a great game with a lot of hustle and team work.

We claimed a victory over Comstock with the final score being 37-10. Mandie Carabajal was fast weaving in and out

for rebounds and went back up earning 2 points for the team. Tori Carabajal achieved a great jump shot going up strong to make a basket for the Panthers. Nataliah Deleon accelerated down the court scoring a layup off a fast break, earning 2 points for the girls. Samantha Rodriguez used precision

NCHS Powerlifting Team at Carrizo Meet

By Coach David Kring

The Nueces Canyon Powerlifting team traveled to Carrizo Springs on January 25 to compete in their first meet of the season. Senior Siera Edwards, Juniors Ben Carabajal and Dominique Ramirez, along with freshman Joseph White competed against lifters from Dilley, Crystal City, Carrizo Springs, Center Point, Rocksprings, La Pryor and Uvalde.

Each competed in their respective weight classes.

Siera was the lone medalist from Nueces Canyon as she placed 4th in her division and the other lifters gained valuable experience to prepare them for future meets. The next scheduled competition for the Panthers will be on February 15 when they will travel to Pearsall.

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NCHS Girls Basketball vs. Mason Friday, January 31st, the Prowling Panthers traveled to Mason for second round action in district. The Girls J.V. began with the first game they played hard on the defensive end. The Cowgirls were too much for N.C. with their superior size advantage, and had too easy of a time in the paint. Mason also was again able to take advantage from the foul line and went 14 of 20 from the charity stripe. At the end of regulation, the Cowgirls kept their first place standings in tact beating the Panthers 45 - 26.

The Girls Varsity game began intensely with both clubs making a strong stance.

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to arch 2 free shots into the hoop for the Panthers. Megan Sifuentes scored 29 points for the Panthers with her swift steals, rapid lay ups, and short corner baskets. The team played a great game and continue to finish out the basketball season strong.

Nueces Canyon Elementary Library TO HOST SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR EVENT Monday, Feb. 24th through Friday, Feb. 28th What: Nueces Canyon Elementary Library will host a Scholastic Book Fair beginning on Monday, Feb. 24th through Friday, Feb. 28th, from 7:30 am to 3:15 pm. The Book Fair will closed from 10:55 am thru 12:45 pm for lunch duty and lunch break. Funds raised will help purchase books for our classroom libraries.

Families, faculty, and the community are invited to attend this fun reading event that helps inspire children to become lifelong readers.

The Book Fair will feature special Family Events during the week with Muffins for Moms on Monday, Donuts for Dads on Tuesday and Breakfast with Grand on Wednesday. Times for all three of these events are 7:30 am – 8:30 am. Door prizes are being given away for these events as well! On Tuesday, Feb. 25th, we will be open from 5:00 pm -7:00 pm during our school’s Science Fair.

When: The Book Fair will be open daily from 7:30 am to 3:15 pm, Monday, Feb. 24th to Friday, Feb. 28th.

Where: Nueces Canyon Elementary LibraryFor more information, you may contact Jana Valenzuela, NC Elementary Librarian, at 597-8153 or jvalenzuela@nccisd.net.

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Wednesday, February 5, 2014

SABINAL HAPPENINGS

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The restroom project is coming closer to being a reality as forms are currently being set for concrete to be poured. The Civic Club and Lions Club are jointly helping with the project. In addition to donations, a mohair cape, valued at $200 is being raffled off to raise money for extras for the restrooms at the park. In addition to the new restrooms under the pavillion, there will be another building which will provide a place for people using the park.

Raffle tickets are being sold at 7 chances for $5 and $1 for one chance. Persons who have raffle tickets are Julie Burris, Mary

Ann Flores, Betty Mathis, Stacy McMillian, Barbara McKinney, Rosie Leos Nieto, Chris Scott, and Odelia Silvas. They will be happy to let you have your chance at the beautiful pink cape. Delores promises that if the size or color does not suit, she will exchange it for you for whatever you would like.

Huajilla TRTA Unit News

The Huajilla Retire Teachers met January 27 in the Devine Methodist Hall. 58 members were in attendance. Wesleyan nurse Melissa Nimitz presented the program, addressing health concerns of older adults. Following the meeting free blood pressure checks and blood sugar checks were offered.

Devine Area Artist Series is presenting Cactus Country Saturday evening, beginning at 7:30 pm. Members of the band are Brenda Dugosh (vocal, keyboard) and husband, Tony Franckowiak (pedal steel, back up vocals, lead guitar), Ralph Guzman (drums and song writer), John Raygosa (rhythm section), and Mark Odem (vocals, guitar). Country, rock and roll classic hits of the 50’s and 60’s, and Latin hits will be played.

Adult tickets are $10 at the door, children kinder through high school are admitted free if accompanied by an adult.

Balyeats to Perform

The family of Bob Balyeat of Great Falls, Montana will present a variety of music on Saturday evening beginning at 7 pm in Knippa at Emmanuel Lutheran Church.

Christian, country, gospel, western, bluegrass, oldies, originals, and praise music will be the entertainment. If you are interested, drop by. All are welcome.

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Confirmation classes begin Sunday February 9 from 9:30 to 10:45 am.

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Today at 7:30 pm will be a mandatory parent meeting for First Communion students and Confirmation students meeting at 8 pm.

If you cannot be present, please send a representative. There will be a great deal of important information that parents and students need to know.

Watoto Children Choir

On Sunday, just down the road at Castroville’s First Baptist, the pews were full, standing room only, as the children from Uganda took over the 9 am and 11 am services. Fred Juma, an elementary teacher in Sabinal, originally from Uganda, was able to take his son and attend both performances. They even got to talk with the children during their meal at 10 am. The children all speak English fluently, but were thrilled to have a person who could speak Swahili with them. Most of them told of losing their parents and it was a very emotional time. Fred said that he went table to table and spoke with the children individually. How special for those children, as well as for the Jumas.

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Nueces Canyon Board of Education - Regular Session Meeting January 20th, 2014

Members of the Nueces Canyon C.I.S.D. Board of Education met in regular session on January 20th, 2014. Diana DelaRosa, Board President, presided at the meeting.

The board meeting was called to order at 6: 31 pm.

830-597-5111 Tena Taylor gave the invocation.

Downtown Camp Wood, TX 78833 A group of Elementary and Junior High Academic UIL student special achievers were presented to the board. Pictured Left to Right are: Hailey Gore, Micah Vernor, Reagan Fox, Harleigh Patterson, Kyle Hwy. 90 West Floyd, Brenlee Fox, Fabian Hernandez, Uvalde, Texas Michaela Brown.

The board members were presented with DON WILLEMIN cards, banners, and a video presentation for Bentonite Dealer School Board Appreciation Month.

830-278-1308 Shop Principal Luci Harmon reported Elementary Pond/Tank Sealer 830-278-9663 Home enrollment of 165 and Junior High and High Sell-Buy-Rent 830-591-3008 or School enrollment of 135. In the report to Heavy Machinery the board Mrs. Harmon reported that the 830-591-8314 Mobile elementary and junior high/high school campuses attended the time capsule burial on December 20th at Lindbergh Park.

The students enjoyed the ceremony and hopefully it was a memorable experience for them.

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classroom activities to increase awareness members; Diana DelaRosa, Danny Irwin, of bullying and find ways to prevent these Noreda Sifuentes, Charles E. Hunger, incidents. We continue to work with our Ignacio Sanchez, Denise Rogers, and Paul teachers and students to prevent bullying Frizzell. Nueces Canyon Superintendent from becoming a problem in our schools. of Schools, Kristi Powers, as well as Luci Harmon also presented the Food Principal, Luci Harmon, and Athletic Services Report for the month.

Director Greg Voyles attended the meeting.

Athletic Director Greg Voyles reported that Attending and reporting on Tax Collections we are now into District play in basketball. was Mike Hicks and on Maintenance and In Football news he congratulated Dakota Transportation was Stephen Smith. Also Davila for earning 2nd Team and Isaiah present were; Billye Smith, Carroll Vernor DeLeon for earning Honorable Mention on Jr, Micah Vernor, James Floyd, Kyle Floyd, the THSCA Academic All State Team.

Erica Floyd, Hailey Gore, Kelly Gore, In the Maintenance & Transportation Esmeralda Hernandez, Johnny Hernandez, Reports to the School Board Stephen Smith Fabian Hernandez, Sylvia Falcon, Michaela reported that repairs are ongoing on the Brown, Bill Brown, Karen Brown, Sandee HVAC systems and that work on two busses Giles, Regan Fox, Brenlee Fox, Harleigh is underway.

Patterson, Angela Fox, Troy Patterson, Mike Hicks gave the Tax Collections Report Desirae Patterson, Harleigh Patterson, and to the School Board.

Tena Taylor.

In the consent agenda the board: The next board meeting was set for • The board approved the minutes of February 17 at 6:30pm. The Nueces Canyon the previous meeting.

Board of Education normally meets at the • The board voted to accept and pay Administration Building in Barksdale, on bills as presented. the third Monday of each month at 6:30pm.

• The board accepted the Budget/ Please call the District Business Office at Finance report as presented.

830-234-3514 or consult the school calendar Several action items were considered by the at www.nccisd.net to verify meeting dates School Board: and times.

• The board voted to designate funds to cover the deficit from 2012-13 to comply with audit findings.

The Meeting was adjourned at 7:50 pm. In attendance at the meeting were NC Pictured Left to Right are: Hailey Gore, Micah Vernor, Reagan Fox, Harleigh Patterson, Kyle Floyd, Brenlee Fox, Fabian Hernandez, Michaela Brown.

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Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Jerry’s Stories.....

Just how small can the world be?

When we moved to our little 250 acre ranch, little by most Real County standards, from Houston in 1993 we put together a get acquainted party for all of our neighbors that lived on HWY 3235.

We had 7 families at that time who considered this area their home on this 7 mile stretch. There were many more classified as absentee owners that visited their property only on certain occasions throughout the year such as the hunting season. Because they were suspicious of each other, we decided that they just needed to get acquainted and the concerns might go away.

One couple that came was Bob and Joan McCarson and their brother and sister in law Warren McCarson and his wife. When we began to visit, we discovered the rich past that Joan and Bob shared with us that day. Ironically our pasts had crossed and little did we know how close we came to meeting at that earlier time.

As it turns out, Joan and I were at Chennault Air Force Base in Lake Charles, Louisiana in the late 50’s at the same time. Her, as a dependent child whose father had been a Flying Tiger Pilot in Burma in the mid 40’s, and me as a brand new 17 year old airman who was still green behind the ears.

The base was named Chennault Air Force Base in honor of Colonel Claire Lee Chennault who was born in Commerce, Texas in 1893.

His career took him all the way to creating the American Volunteer Group (AVG) dubbed the Chinese Flying Tigers who fought against the Japanese invasion of China in the early 1940’s. Later the AVG’s were used in the 1944 and 1945 action in Burma to again defend Burma and China against the same Japanese forces. It was in this latter campaign of Burma, a critical supply line of domestic and military supplies for China, is where Joan’s dad became a Flying Tiger Pilot.

The war between Japan and China lasted basically 8 years due partly to the monsoon’s which lasted approximately 6 month out of every year making it impossible to execute any kind or military attacks during that time . In that eight years, 35 million Chinese and millions of Japanese, Burmese, Russians, Germans, Taiwanese, British, Indians and others were killed and twice that many wounded. These were men, women and children and both civilian and military personnel. Needless to say it was a very bloody war.

What was the war all about? Japan wanted to occupy China’s lands for the raw materials and the available labor that existed to sustain and grow their own country. Burma, which lay between China and India, was China’s only route to receive supplies. If the Japs could break that supply line, they would essentially own China.

What ended the War? After The US sent Japan a warning that if they did not surrender and stop the effort to capture China and Burma, they would face utter devastation at the hands of the Allied Forces. Japan refused even to respond to the threat, so President Harry S Truman authorized the US Air Force to drop two atomic bombs, one on Nagasaki, Japan the other on Hiroshima in August of 1945 killing over 300,000 civilians and military alike. Japan, after having killed over 30 million people surrendered unconditionally, shortly after that and have never even built a standing Army since.

Ironically, I and perhaps Joan both, while stationed In Lake Charles, experienced an accident involving the same kind of bomb at Chennault which one might expect to explode but it thankfully did not. The Air Base kept five B47 bombers on the flight line equipped and ready to go with personnel and equipment to retaliate against any act of aggression by a foreign country. When a B47 was loaded with people and a nuclear bomb, it was too heavy to clear the runway with just its own engines. So, rockets, called Jato Bottles, were attached under the belly of the aircraft to provide extra lift to get it airborne. The accident occurred when one of these bottle rockets malfunctioned and exploded pushing the loaded plane and three people that were required to fly the plane down the runway.

The ensuing fire burned the plane, the bomb, a pilot or copilot and a seven foot hole in the concrete runway with the JP4 fuel that was maxed out to give the plane the distance to make the bomb run a success. But, as a safety measure for just this kind of incident, the bomb was in two parts. The bomb itself and the detonator were separate and weren’t to be assembled until just before it was to be dropped on its target. So it could burn up without any ill effects as long as there was not detonation.

This threat is called a broken arrow alert when a nuclear device is involved and the alert was issued to all of Southwest Louisiana including and especially Lake Charles which lay some 15 miles to

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the west. Lake Charles was located on the shore of the Calcasieu River where the shoreline upriver and downriver was heavily populated with oil and gas plants with generous amounts of flammable products. I can only imagine how devastating it would be if it was suddenly hit with a nuclear bomb. All Air Base personnel were directed to take shelter and for me that meant a 200 foot deep bunker which would have been the epi center of the explosion resulting in a massive crater. I probably would not have even heard the explosion before I became instantly vaporized at the 1 mile distance where I was working and living. When the alert became known on the streets of Lake Charles, everyone who had a vehicle that would drive hit the road out of town. This literally jammed every road west and north and no one could have made it. When the traffic stalled and became one long parking lot, people jumped out of their cars and started to run in what they considered the direction of safety.

We learned that day that Bob was born and raised in Comstock. He had attended and received his degree from Sul Ross University in Alpine and had become a teacher. At one point in his career, he even worked for the school in Crosby not far from the town of Channelview where I lived for several years in the mid 1960’s. Bob had continued his career until he retired from the Big Lake School as their principal before retiring to the ranch and becoming our neighbor. Bob was the principal at Big Lake when the movie was made about the Biology teacher who became a baseball player. He has an interesting story to tell about that time in his life, but that is his story to tell or not.

Maybe you can just go see the movie, we did.

Bob moved from Big Lake to his family ranch that bordered our South West fence line which had been theirs since the 1930’s. It was always his dream to do just that and I was thankful that he decided to do this.

Bob had taught shop at one time in school and knew how to weld and build a gate, a fence and all things ranching where I was truly a rookie. In years past, the best way into their property was along my easement but over time a new and better road was negotiated with the county and our neighbors. In return for his assistance and advise, I had a Case 480 tractor which I used to help them keep some of their road repaired. Bob and Joan were good company and our closest full time neighbor where the next closest neighbor was over five miles away. And, they had a swimming pool, oh yeah.

One weekend, while we were absentee owners, I was working the deer blind for the upcoming deer season when a member of his family came over looking for a doctor.

We learned that Bob’s brother Warren had fallen from a tree stand and possibly broken his neck. Oh my Lord, surely not!

At that time I had no medical training at all, I mean none, zero, zip, nauta. They had called for EMS and had an ambulance in route from Rocksprings. Later that day, Debbie and I were on our way back to Houston on Interstate 10 when the ambulance passed us on its way to Kerrville. It did not have a siren going and as I remember, not traveling as fast as I thought it should be with such a grave injury. Later we found out that they had difficulty finding the scene of the accident and after loading him into the vehicle could not easily get it started. Oh man…one down side to living so remote for both of us and others. Later, as years progressed, helicopters were used to extract people with these kinds of serious injuries. Of course, the cost really went up for this level of response but could save a life or minimize the suffering and maybe the damage.

Growing up in Comstock, Bob’s dad owned the general store where they had as one of their services, deer processing. Bob’s dad would pay him about $1.50 to clean the deer. One method to more quickly get the deer skinned was to hang the deer in a shed and using the jeep tie onto the hide and pull it off with the vehicle. One day Bob said he was pulling the hide off this way when he pulled the whole shed over. Oops….just an occupational hazard I guess.

Bob’s dad, as we all do in this part of the country, take on whatever is offered to take care of our families. Bob’s dad was employed by the State of Texas to clear the intended lake bottom that would become the Amistad Reservoir, of as many of the Indian Artifacts as possible before the dam was completed and the spill way closed which would cover them probably forever. Many days were spent sifting through a screen to uncover these items until one day no more days were left and the water came in covering everything. Some sections were 200 feet or more deep.

Bob has many more of these wonderful stories including the time he was lying in bed at the first house when one of those 6 inch long ugly black and yellow centipedes dropped from the ceiling and landed right on his mid section. Yes, if you have ever seen one of these ugly things you will react or you must be dead. Look for the rest of the story in next week’s Hill Country Herald!

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Wednesday, February 5, 2014

O B I T U A R I E S Gary Micheal Suttle

Elias Benavides Hernandez

Margorie Nell Fiveash

(August 10, 1954 - February 1, 2014)

(September 10, 1941 - February 2, 2014)

(July 28, 1923 to January 28, 2014)

Gary Micheal Suttle, age 59, of Leakey, Texas passed away Saturday, February 01, 2014, at his home. He was born on August 10, 1954, in Big Lake, Texas to William and Lolita Suttle.

He is survived by his mother, Lolita Suttle of Leakey; brother, Dub Suttle of Leakey; sister, Donna K Willis of Austin; sons, Chris Suttle and wife Jennifer of Crane, Texas, Matt Suttle and wife Regina of Junction, Texas; daughter, Kacey Prichett and husband Daniel of Brownwood, Texas; five grandchildren; numerous nephews and three nieces.

Pallbearers include Travis Magers, Troy Magers, Will Suttle, Mike Suttle, John Magers, and Cole Magers. Visitation was held on Monday, February 3, 2014, 10 am – 7 pm at Nelson Funeral Chapel. A celebration of Gary’s life was held on Tuesday, February 4, 2014, 10 am at Nelson Funeral Chapel in Leakey, with Pastor Doug Smith officiating.

Interment followed in the Leakey Floral Cemetery. Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Leakey, Texas.

Elias Benavides Hernandez, age 72, of Rocksprings, Texas went to be with his Lord on Sunday, February 2, 2014, at his residence. He was born on September 10, 1941, in Piedras Negras, Mexico to Carlos and Rosaura (Benavides) Hernandez. Visitation was held Monday, February 3, 2014, 10 am – 8 pm at Nelson Funeral Chapel with recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial was held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Rocksprings, Texas. Interment followed in the Rocksprings Cemetery.

On January 28, 2014 Marjorie Nell Fiveash of Leakey, passed into the waiting arms of the Lord. She was born July 28, 1923 in Victoria, Texas to William Austin Onderdonk and Evelyn Claire Rollins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Ray Fiveash; parents William and Evelyn Onderdonk; brothers Johnny and William (Buddy) Onderdonk; sisters Charlotte English, Billie Jean Maloy, and Sarah Jane Carouthers; and son-in-law David G. Hassell.

She survived by daughters Linda Nell Hassell of Leakey and Judy Ann Stanford (Gary) of Austin; grandchildren Matthew Chad McClendon (Amy) of Huntsville, Alabama, Andrew Paul McClendon of Jarrell, Texas, Stephanie (Jody) Hooten and Gary Stanford, Jr (Alisa) of Austin; great grandchildren Austin Chad McClendon, Kaitlyn Nell McClendon, Travis Matthew McClendon and Luke Ryan McClendon of Huntsville, Alabama, Caroline, Carter and Christian Hooten of Austin. Brothers Ernest Onderdonk (Florence) of Falfurrias, Texas, Daniel Onderdonk of Mercedes, Texas, Bobby Onderdonk (Linda) of Humble, Texas, and Lawrence Onderdonk (Sarah) of Harlingen, Texas. Sisters Mary Ann Dickey (Floyd) of San Antonio, Texas and Evelyn Holland (Jack) of Mercedes, Texas, plus numerous nieces and nephews and her faithful dogs Huey, Annie and Lucy.

Marjorie was a member of the Leakey United Methodist Church and the United Daughters of the Confederacy – Captain Charles Schreiner Chapter. She was manager of the Mercedes High School Cafeteria for many years and worked at Gulf Coast Hospital Cafeteria in Baytown, Texas.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at the Leakey United Methodist Church. Memorial donations can be made to the Frio Canyon EMS, Leakey United Methodist Church or Christus Sister Mary Hospice in San Antonio.

Mary Ann Jordan, (nee Skurda)

(December 28, 1938 - February 2, 2014) Mary Ann Jordan, (nee Skurda), 75, of Leakey, Texas, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2014 at her son’s home in Humble, Texas after a hard fought battle with cancer. Mary Ann was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 28, 1938 to Michael and Sophie Skurda.

Mary Ann retired from Engelhard Specialty Chemicals in Huntsville, Alabama and moved to Leakey in 2006 to be closer to her family. Mary Ann loved celebrating life. She built a home close to the Frio River, where she often hosted family and friends.

She spent her free time there working in her garden and crossstitching intricate and lively works of art. She enjoyed conversing with her loved ones-applauding their successes, encouraging them after failures, and always showing them she cared. Mary Ann is survived by her children and grandchildren.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, February 6 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and a memorial service will be held on Friday, February 7 at 2 p.m., both at CremationOne, 1008 Wilson Road, Humble, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, Mary Ann requested donations be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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James Monroe Gibbens

(November 10, 1929 - January 26, 2014) James M. Gibbens, age 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2014 at his home in Montell, Texas.

James is preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Blanche, as well as his parents, 3 sisters and 1 brother. He is survived by his 2 sons, Rex Gibbens of Houston, TX and Mark Gibbens of Dallas, TX as well as 2 grandchildren, Amanda and Natalie Gibbens of Houston, TX. James also leaves behind 7 other brothers and sisters and numerous nieces and nephews. James was a decorated veteran of the Korean war were he served valiantly in the army’s 82nd Airborne division. After the war, he worked for Armco Steel Corp., where he eventually retired as a manager in the metallurgy department. James was born Nov 10, 1929 in La Pryor, TX to Roy and Viola Gibbens. He was married to Evelyn Blanche Poore on December 14, 1953 in Pasadena, Tx. They made their home in Houston, TX for 30 years where they raised their two sons. After retirement, James and Blanche relocated to Montell, where they have remained. A memorial service was held on Saturday, Feb. 1st, 2014 at 2pm in the United Methodist Church in Montell, TX.

Perry Hugo Wendel

(February 11, 1949 - January 25, 2014) Perry Hugo Wendel of Leakey, Texas passed away on Saturday January 25th in a San Antonio Hospital at the age of 64 years. Perry was born February 11, 1949 in Fredericksburg, Texas to Raymond and Telka Esensee Wendel. Perry is survived by his wife: Sandy Wendel His mother: Telka Wendel of Fredericksburg Six children and spouses: Missy and Doyle Warner, Juanita Schmidt, Bob and Kimberly Schmidt, Perry Wendel Jr., Fred Wendel, and Megan Wendel Numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren Four brothers sisters and spouses: Terry and Manuel Gaitan Wendel Diana and Raymundo Medina, Kerry and Dodie Wendel, and Raymond and Laura Turner Wendel Along with his Father, Perry was preceded in death by a sister, Anabel Schneider . Funeral services will be held on Wednesday January 29th at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Schaetter Funeral Home of Fredericksburg. Interment will be at a later date in Wendel Cemetery. Visitation for Perry Wendel will be held on Wednesday January 29th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Schaetter Funeral Home of Fredericksburg. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the charity of one’s choice.

Two Men and Their Contrasting Views Two men with contrasting views were contemplating just when the Lord Jesus would return. The first man said that his pastor had been preaching about Jesus coming back at the “Rapture” to take “the church” off this earth and to establish His kingdom on it. He mentioned the “Battle of Armageddon” too.

The second man is curious about the ‘timeline’ of such events.

He has already read Hal Lindsey’s books about the Rapture and the Battle of Armageddon and noted that the predictions that Hal Lindsey had made came and went without being fulfilled!

This man reads in his Bible that when Christ returns again “then comes the end, when He delivers UP the kingdom to God” (1 Corinthians 15:23-26). This man sees that the Lord has already SET UP His kingdom as He promised (Mark 9:1). And he is sure that he has been “translated into the kingdom… where there is forgiveness of sins” (Colossians 1:13-14).

The first man cannot say for sure about when Jesus will return but he has heard that there are signs today that foretell His soon arrival. In Matthew 24:14 Jesus said that “the end” would come as soon as the gospel was preached among all the nations. “There

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Sidney Earl Burns

(April 25, 1919 - February 3, 2014) Services for Sidney Earl Burns, age 94, of Leakey, Texas, who passed away Monday, February 3, 2014, in San Antonio, Texas are pending at Nelson Funeral Home of Leakey.

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will be famines, pestilences and earthquakes in various places” (Matthew 24:7) and many “false prophets” (Matthew 24:11) all of this will happen before the end comes and Jesus returns again.

The second man opens his Bible and shows the first man that Jesus was not talking about the end of time and His second coming in Matthew 24. If this were the end of time, what use would it be to “flee to the mountains” (Matthew 24:16)? He explains that Mark (chapter 13) and Luke (chapter 21) both record this same conversation of Jesus with His disciples. Luke’s record says that “Jerusalem would be surrounded by armies” (Luke 21:20) and “then let them who are in Judea flee to the mountains” (verse 21). This entire conversation is about the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple “when not one stone would be left upon another” (Matthew 24:2; Mark 13:2; Luke 21: 6)! No one knows when Jesus will return His final time. “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only.” (Matthew 24:36). There were signs of the coming destruction of Jerusalem (Matthew 24:4-28; Mark 13:523; Luke 21:8-24) but no signs of Christ’s final return!

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419 N. Market Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.6266 Pastor: Doug Smith Sunday School: 9:45 am Worship: 10:50 am Reál County Church 121 Oak Hill Ste. 4 Leakey, Texas Sunday School: 10:00am Worship: 11:00am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00pm Preacher: Charlie Gant 830.232.4230 Frio Canyon Baptist Church Hwy 83 South Leakey, TX (830) 2325883 Sunday School: 9:45am Worship Service: 11:00am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wed. Prayer: 7:00pm Pastor: Dan Wynn 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:

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Leakey Church of Christ One Block N of Courthouse Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.6933 Sunday School: 10:00am Come and Worship:10: 45am Evening: 6:00pm Wednesday: 7:00pm

Church in the Valley Hwy 83 Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.6090 Pastor Ray Miller Sunday School: 9:45am Worship: 10:45am Evening: 6:00pm

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IN MEMORY OF PERRY WENDEL Perry passed away at 65, only one year after he chose to retire.

Just a few months ago, he bought a lot with a small cabin on Medina lake to hang out and go fishing. He’d been there twice already with his friend Roger, and his brother Kerry. The flu got him, along with other ailments he did not know he had. He kept thinking he would get over that flu, and refused to see a doctor. By the time they took him to the hospital, it was too late.

He went into heart failure and other organ failures, went into a coma, received life support, until he was declared terminal, and they pulled the plug on him two days later. Sounds like a familiar story, you hear on TV. When it is somebody you know and care for, it hurts. Only a month ago, he was just fine. It’s just too fast, too institutional, and too cruel. True, all the beer and the cigars didn’t help his condition, but at least he had a few cold ones with his buddies and with me on a regular basis. Perry Hugo Wendel will be missed by all of us at Texarome. As the name implies, Perry was from good old German stock out of Fredericksburg, where he was born. He will be laid to rest at his very own family cemetery, the Wendel Cemetery..., which tells you he was not just anybody .

Perry worked at Texarome for the last 30 years solid. But he and I have known eachother for more than 40 years, going back to when he worked at my Dad’s plant in Kerrville, in the early 1970’s. We were both 25 then. I was a green college grad with a head full of book learning, and he was short a few courses from being a Journeyman Electrician. He already had some work experience working at IBM in Austin in their machine shop, and at Mooney Aircraft in Kerrville. So that’s how he taught me all I know today about electricity, and about wiring a plant. People who drive by a plant and see it running think the engineers and the bankers made it happen. Nothing can be further from the truth. Without people like Perry, and other highly skilled technicians like welders, millwrights, pipe fitters, steel workers, mechanics, and others, there is no plant, there is no production, and there ain’t no money for nobody, not the banker, not the owner, not the tax man..., nobody. There are very few competent people out here in the Leakey boonies. People who run a business in town know that, and we cherish the few we have. Perry was one of them. Perry used to call himself an old “cedarmill hound”....., and that goes for him and me both. It seems that it’s all he and I knew how to do, is to build and run cedarmills. We even sent him to Haiti to start up an oil distillery back in the 1980’s. Perry hardly ever missed a day of work, but he didn’t ride

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the clock either, because he had too many things to do around the house. We worked side by side in the cold, in the heat, in the smoke, in the dust, and in the noise, grinding cedar, making oil and selling it worldwide....., bringing a lot of money back into Real County, and spreading it out to bankers, tax collectors, local vendors, local professionals, wood haulers, ranchers, and all the plant employees and their families. You might say that Perry and all his co-workers pulled their weight in the Leakey community..., and I am the first to be thankful to them.

Perry looked and acted pretty rough, and you may not have agreed with his lifestyle, but he would give you the shirt off his back, if you asked him for help. He was fiercely independent and kept pretty much to himself, living on the side of that hill above the plant. He could see it and hear it, when the plant was down after hours or on weekends, and he always figured he’d better get down there quick, because he knew that, without him, it wouldn’t get back on line any time soon. And Perry knew downtime was not an option.

When Perry went to town to get his groceries, and his beer, he always gave a free ride to some of the other guys. His job was also to go buy parts for the plant and sign the tickets, because we knew we could trust him. And so all the shop keepers in town knew him as a kind and gentle man. He is one man the Sheriff did not have to worry about too much. I can’t say the same for all the Cedarmill workers. A few of those characters who passed through here, over the years, were some pretty troubled and abused puppies with an attitude and a record , but we always tried to give them a second chance, in exchange for a hard day of mill work, under Perry, who was Plant Foreman until he retired. They all loved him, because he got along with everybody. I imagine he might have put a few of them back on the right track.

Perry had a thing about dogs. He loved dogs, and always had one or two riding with him in his truck, and he kept picking up strays.

At one time he had more than 22 of them of all breeds. He would take care of the sick dogs better than he took care of himself. He also kept quite a few goats at one time, and cared for them. The man had a lot of compassion in his heart, for men and animals alike.

Some of us are rich, some of us are poor. They say some of us are middle class, some us are working class; some of us are educated and some of us are simple folks; but there is something called brotherhood that supersedes all of that. In a way, Perry was my brother. My heart goes out to the rest of his family.

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skincare regimen that will help you avoid dry, cracked and uncomfortable skin. Here are some easy and effective tips to help keep your skin happy and healthy during the winter season: * Keep bathing or showering to 10 minutes, using warm - not hot - water. Hot water can dry out your skin by allowing moisture to escape, while breaking down the lipid barriers. * Use mild soaps or soap-free cleansers.

Many soaps strip important lipids and oils from the outermost layer of skin and can often contain ingredients that are damaging to the skin. * Avoid excessive handwashing or excessive use of hand sanitizers. Alcoholbased sanitizer in particular can be very tough on skin due to the fact that it dissolves oil, which can leave the skin feeling dry, chapped and irritable. * Moisturize thoroughly after bathing or handwashing, while skin is wet, with an

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• Sudden onset? Think fleas or other skin parasites.

• Gradual onset?

Think pollen allergy or secondary skin infection.

• Is the itching severe with or without obvious skin lesions? Think scabies (mites).

• Is it seasonal? Think pollen allergies or fleas.

• Does the itch develop into a

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ointment, cream or lotion. Moisturizers work best when they’re applied to skin that is wet or damp. They help to seal in the moisture and keep the skin looking and feeling healthy.

“There are a good number of effective skincare products on the market to help consumers combat dry skin during this time of year, such as Lac-Hydrin Five, a reasonably priced, gentle, alpha-hydroxy lotion which restores moisture to the skin by hydrating the skin’s natural barrier,” says dermatologist Avery S. Kuflik, MD. Other causes of dry skin at this time of year include certain fabrics commonly found in warm winter clothing, such as wool, and central heating systems found in homes, which can reduce the humidity in the air and dry out the skin. Humidifiers are useful devices to have at home because they increase moisture levels in the air, which helps the skin. They also promote a variety of other health benefits.

allergy.

Does it not respond to steroid therapy? Think skin parasites, food allergy, or flea allergy.

• Is the pet under a year of age?

Think skin parasites.

Determining the underlying cause of a skin condition is obviously important in obtaining satisfactory treatment results.

Keep in mind that some skin conditions may not be accompanied by itching. The most common of those include ringworm, Demodex mange, and metabolic disturbances such as hypothyroidism.

Either way, be sure to enlist your vet’s help to determine the cause and to formulate a treatment plan that will bring comfort to your pet.

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GRANNY’S KITCHEN BACK TO BASICS ...Hodge Podge This week we are going to do a variety of easy to cook recipes. In and out delicous meals! Main dishes, deserts, side dishes...enjoy!

Mini Meat Loaves

I seriously make 20 at a time. That’s 5 pounds of burger! They slice great for sandwiches if you have leftovers.

1 Egg 3/4CMilk 1CShredded Cheddar Cheese 1/2CChopped Onion 1/2CDry Oatmeal 1tspSalt 1#Ground Beef Mix ingredients together in order given and shape into 4 loaves Topping Combine 1/2CKetchup with 1/2Cup Brown Sugar and 1tsp Mustard. Top each loaf completely and bake @350 for 45Min. Notes: You can use Ground Turkey but omit or reduce the milk. I like to put my loaves in a rack over a foil lined pan. It allows the grease to drain away and makes clean up a breeze. Enjoy!

Loaded Nacho Meatballs

/Low carb/gluten free 1lb. ground beef (80/20) 1 egg 1/4 cup almond flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp garlic powder 3 Tbsp prepared salsa (sugar free) 1 Tbsp pickled jalapenos, chopped For the Topping: 1/4 cup prepared salsa (sugar free) 1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 16 pickled jalapeno slices 2 Tbsp sour cream Combine all of the ingredients in a medium bowl and mix thoroughly. Form into 16 meatballs. Saute in a large nonstick pan until golden brown and cooked through (3-4 minutes per side). Remove from heat. Top each with the following: 1 tsp salsa 1 tsp shredded cheddar, place under broiler for about one minute or until the cheese is melted.

Remove from oven. Top each with the following: sour cream, slice of pickled jalapeno.

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Cheddar-Pepper Chicken Breasts

2 Chicken Breasts 2 slices extra sharp cheddar cheese 1 sweet red or orange pepper 4 pieces bacon. Carefully cut open chicken breasts with a long thin knife.

You’ll want to butterfly them, but be careful to not cut yourself or pull the knife up or down to get an uneven cut. season inside with salt and pepper. Cut cheddar slices in half so you can lay them inside chicken and not overhang. Cut pepper into long strips that lay flat. Lay into chicken, fold chicken back up. Carefully wrap chicken with bacon. If you are having a hard time, you can use a toothpick to keep the chicken closed and the bacon from sliding off- but that is totally optional. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes, check chicken’s internal temp.

When chicken is cooked thoroughly, set to broil and crisp bacon under broiler for about 2 minutes. Serve with veggies and a salad, rice or other side dish and enjoy!

Impossible Pie

All the ingredients are mixed together and poured into a pie tin, but when it cooks it forms its own crust with filling This has a coconut vanilla taste like a coconut cream pie 2 cups milk 1 cup shredded coconut 4 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup all purpose flour 8 Tablespoon butter 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Place milk, coconut, eggs, vanilla, flour, butter and sugar in blender. Mix well.

Pour into a greased and floured pie plate.

Sprinkle nutmeg on top.

Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

Oatmeal Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Candy Bars

it is sorta like a chocolate oatmeal no bake cookie, but extra creamy and special. it almost reminds me of fudge, but with the added texture of the oats and occasional chewy sweetness of the dried cranberries--yum!

1 cup peanut butter 2/3 cup honey 1/2 cup coconut oil (no substitutes, this is what gives its creamy texture and flavor) 2 cups oats (not instant) 1 1/4 cups mini chocolate chips 3/4 cup dried cranberries In a medium sized saucepan, melt together peanut butter, honey and coconut oil.

Remove from heat and add oats, chocolate chips and dried cranberries. Stir until combined and chocolate chips are melted.

Spread into a 9x13 pan. Refrigerate until hardened, about an hour. Store in refrigerator...

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Weight Watcher’s Easy Peach Cobbler

2 lb. frozen peaches 1 box yellow cake mix 1 can(s) diet 7up or sprite Spread frozen peaches in Pam sprayed 13x9 pan. Sprinkle dry cake mix over peaches. (try sugar free Pillsbury for less) Pour 7up over cake mix. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees. Uncover and bake for 40 minutes. ENJOY!! This is a Weight Watcher recipe.

You can use any frozen fruit and any lemon lime diet soda. 4 pts. per serving.

Lemon Brownies 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup flour 2 eggs, large 2 tbsps lemon zest 2 tbsps lemon juice 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon sea salt For the tart lemon glaze: 4 tbsps lemon juice 8 tsps lemon zest 1 rounded cup powdered sugar Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish with butter and set aside. Zest and juice two lemons and set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixture fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the flour, sugar, salt, and softened butter until combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice until combined.

Pour it into the flour mixture and beat for 2 mins at medium speed until smooth and creamy. Pour into baking dish and bake for 23-25 mins, should turn golden around the edges. Allow to cool completely before glazing. Do not overbake, or the bars will dry.

Filter the powdered sugar and whisk with lemon zest and juice. Spread 1/2 the glaze over the brownies with a rubber spatula and let glaze set. Spread 1/2 the glaze over the bars, and let it set (not harden like most). Cut into bars and serve.

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Edwards County Commissioner’s Corner Well January is over and here comes February and along with it comes more cold weather. I tend to agree with the groundhog in that I feel we are definitely in for at least 6 more weeks of winter weather. Maybe, it is just that I am getting old and forgetful but it sure seems like the weather has been stranger than normal.

While I normally do not pay much attention to football, I did watch the Super Bowl last evening. I did so because of all the hype about Peyton Manning and how everyone seem to think that the Broncos would win. So, as usual, I wanted to see the underdog (Seattle) win.

All I can say is that I do not think anyone was expecting the total domination by the Seahawks.

I thoroughly enjoyed the trouncing and the only

thing I would have liked more would have been a total shutout.. I expect that many of you will disagree and would argue that Denver just had a bad night. While that may be the case, you cannot argue that Seattle, was the better team last night.

Well we come to the end of a short era for Barksdale. My favorite coffee spot closed its doors. Yes, Angel Wings Cafe closed a week ago and I will miss sitting out front with my coffee and watching the traffic pass by and visiting with everyone who stopped by. Still we have the Chicken Coop and Dana’s Hot Dogs so Barksdale is still alive.

Last Thursday evening January 30th, Carl Esser (Esser and Co.) was at the Barksdale Water

by Lee Sweeten

Corporation Meeting to give an update on the Colonia Project Grant that has been awarded to the County for water system and septic improvements. The meeting was informative and there were several questions answered.

Of main interest was the timeline for getting started. According to Mr. Esser, due to all the required studies that will have to be conducted to satisfy the Federal Bureaucracy, it will likely be September before any actual construction begins.

From my past writings, most of you know that Thomas Jefferson is one those individuals that I have great respect for and that I quote him often. So once again this week my quotes come from him.

REAL COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION

WILL HOLD THEIR NEXT MEETING ON SATURDAY FEBRUARY 15TH AT 2:00 P.M AT THE SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER IN LEAKEY, TEXAS The program will be presented by Charles Carlson who is reviewing the book “The Gun that Wasn’t There”

“Rightful liberty is unobstructed action according to our will within limits drawn around us by the equal rights of others. I do not add ‘within the limits of the law’ because law is often but the tyrant’s will, and always so when it violates the rights of the individual.” Thomas Jefferson “I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend.” Thomas Jefferson As always, if you have comments on this article or other County related issues, feel free to contact me either on my cell (210) 912-8481 or via email at burrogone@yahoo.com

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Garden Club Unveils Memorial, Announces March Plant Sale

by Mary S Forman

photo by Mike Forman

A memorial for long-time Frio Canyon Garden Club member, Carl Wagner, was unveiled at the Club’s December meeting.

Mr. Wagner’s daughter, LISD teacher, Pam Sysak, was on hand to view the rose garden memorial plaque and to share memories of her father’s love for gardening.

Mark your calendars for the upcoming FCGC Annual Plant Sale, scheduled for Saturday,

March 29, starting at 9 a.m. at the Garden Club’s headquarters.

It seems cold now, but spring is just around the corner!

The FCGC meets monthly on the second Tuesday, September through May, at its headquarters, the Beard Heritage House & Gardens, 116 Evergreen Street in Leakey. The next meeting will be Tuesday, February 11, at noon. Visitors are always welcome!

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As Precinct 2 Commissioner, I oversee 40 miles of road; I complete 16 hours of continuing education in County Government Management, each year as required; I have attended all of the Commissioner Court meetings, with the exception of two (2) in the past three (3) years.

I have been very conscientious with taxpayer’s money in assuring non-frivolous spending, as well as lowering the tax rate during my tenure as Commissioner.

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This month take your family biking in a Texas State Park!

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Texas state parks offer varying levels of difficulty on both paved and unpaved trails — from easy, flat trails for less experienced bikers to challenging, rocky trails and switchbacks for more experienced cyclists.

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NEW LISTING Lower Frio Estates, 2 bedroom one bath cottage on river front tract, $134,900 NEW LISTING Here is your chance to own a 3 bedroom 3.5 bath home on the banks of the Frio River. Like new and over 2 acres of beautiful land area. One of the largest homes you’ll find on the Frio. $569,000 NEW LISTING! Deer Creek lot with 5.31 restricted acres $64,500.

NEW LISTING 4 bedroom g\four bath home in Frio River Ranch on 10.66 acres. $169,000.

NEW LISTING, Commercial opportunity, the historic Frio Canyon Theatre in downtown Leakey, Great location. $149,500.

NEW LISTING La Hacienda, Four bedroom three bath home on the Sabinal River. Established income producing property.

Ten acres of land on a permanent water hole on the river. $499,000.

NEW LISTING Like New 4 bedroom home with a pool on 10 acres in close proximity to Garner State Park. Beautiful long views from hillside location. This one has it all. $469,000.

Con Can on Bear Creek. 3 bdrm 2 bth with bonus room, approx. 2,000 square feet, and large covered porches, large detached garage/workshop. Great week end home or nightly rental near 7 bluffs. $459,500.

Cadillac Farms, 244 ac located 2 miles west of Leakey. A little bit of everything, fields, mtns, old ranch house, rustic barn.

Fronts on FM 337 with Patterson Creek forming the southern boundary. Abundant wildlife. Call for details.

CANYON OAKS! New construction, 4 bdrm 2 1⁄2 bth home with excellent views and river access. Great income producing potential. $279,900 CANYON OAKS Three bedroom, 3 1⁄2 bath home on River Road. Income producing. Reduced to $299,000 CON CAN RANCH 3 bdrm 2 bth manufactured home on 36.67 acres. Located in back of ranch adjoining a large ranch.

Ideal hunting property in great location. $71,900 DIAMOND RANCH 25 acres with 3 hunting blinds & RV port. $64,000 DEVILS CANYON 25 acres with blacktop frontage west of Leakey .Price reduced to $125,000 FAIRVIEW RANCH Nearly 20 acres with 3 bdrm 2 bth manufactured home and 2 bdrm 2 bth cabin., large metal building. Turn key living and hunting. Call for details.

FRIO PECAN FARM managed rental with 2b/2ba, covered porch, beautiful Pecan grove, wildlife, price reduced to $160,000.

PRICE REDUCED 3 bedroom 3 bth home on river front lot in Frio Pecan Farm. Like new condition with huge deck overlooking the river. Great income potential. Price reduced to $335,000. This property is a great income producer.

FRIO RIVER PLACE Beautiful 1.93 acre building site, heavily wooded. Quiet location. $109,500.

FRIO RIVER RANCH A beautiful hill country home sitting on the bank of the Frio River. Three bedrooms with 2 1⁄2 baths, high ceilings, open floor plan. All this plus a detached 2 bedroom, 2 bath cabin with approximately 148 feet of frontage along the east bank of the river. Close to town, yet private.

Great income potential, only $469,900.

FRIO TERRITORY This five acre building site on the Frio River is waiting for you. Huge cypress trees line this blue water hole that is teeming with fish. Fronts on Highway 83 and the Frio River, private, yet close to town. Good restrictions,

beautiful building site overlooking the river. $329,000 MOUNTAIN VALLEY Now you can own a 4 bedroom 3 bath home with great income potential in the herar of Concan.

House is name Southern Comfort, and can be yours for only $349,000 OAKMONT VILLAGE 2.21 acres of heavily wooded building site located just of FM 1120. $49,000 OAKMONT VILLAGE 3 bedrooms and 2 baths with a bonus room for only $135,000 RANCHO REAL 23 acres with highway frontage, great views, $49,900.

RANCHO REAL Secluded 15 acres with hunting cabin. 4 wheel drive required. $47,000 RANCHO REAL River frontage with 22 1⁄2 acres for only $70,000.

RANCHO REAL The perfect hunting tract. 36.7 acres adjoining a large ranch. $71,900.

RIVERTREE Beautiful residential building sites ranging in price from $99,900 to $109,950.

SPICEWOOD SPRINGS Riverfront home on 3.7 acres in Spicewood Springs. Access to over a mile of Frio River. Four bedroom, three bath, 2 story home sitting on bank of river with a wraparound porch. $429,500.

SPRING HILL-.3.2 acres. Beautiful lot in a gated subdv, city wtr, O.F. terms 10% Dn, 7.9% for 15 yrs: List Price $70,000 SPRING HILL 3.52 acres with a beautiful view overlooking Leakey. City water, Price reduced to $69,500 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, free roaming wildlife, hiking, biking & much more! This restricted subdivision offers great building sites for your dream home, retirement or vacation get-away. B&B allowed so take advantage of this new development. Call for a showing or take a drive out 4 mi. south on RR 1120. Check out our website for current sales!

Prices start $87,500 THE RIDGE New construction, 3 bedroom 3 bth, with 2 fireplaces and outdoor kitchen, walking distance to river.

Nestled under huge live oaks. Call for a showing today THE RIDGE The Bungalo 40 will sleep up to 25 persons.

The perfect place to get away with an inground pool, outdoor kitchen, and a river park. Established income producer with a great upside. $425,000.

TIERRA LINDA SUBDIVISION, Con Can. Prime residential building site for only $50,000.

TWIN FORKS Two tree covered lots with owner financing available. $32,500 for one, or both for $59,900.

TWIN FORKS Like new double wide in Twin Forks, 3 bedroom 2 bth with approx. 1,848 sf, 2 carport, stg building, huge covered deck to enjoy your coffee. Only $99,500. Call today for a showing.

COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY. 5 income producing cabins on approx. 7 acres with room for more! $375,000.

COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY Now you can enjoy your own rodeo arena. Located just north of Leakey, complete with bleachers, snack bar, restrooms, and plenty of room for additional buildings or possible dance floor. Over 7 acres of land and improvements with owner financing available. This is a great investment at $225,000.

COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY. Turnkey restaurant available on Highway 83. Ready to go. Price reduced to $145,000. Call for details.

INVESTORS!!! GIVE DUB A CALL AND HE WILL EXPLAIN A REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT THAT HAS THE POTENTIAL OF AN 11% PER ANNUM RETURN ON INVESTMENT, BEFORE TAX ADVANTAGES ARE CONSIDERED. THIS CAN BE DONE RIGHT HERE IN THE FRIO CANYON. Call us if you don’t see what you are looking for here. We have numerous other properties that we would be more than glad to help you with. Or better yet, come by for a visit. The coffee pot is always on.

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NEW LISTING: PRICED TO SELL FAST! 2BR/2B home on .8 of an acre with mother-in-law quarters, man cave, several outbuildings and access to the Frio River! This home is priced below tax appraisal figure! $147,000.

NEW LISTING: 3BR/2.5B home with separate 1BR/1B guest house, privacy fencing, lots of improvements for the money!!

Must see to appreciate! $139,000.

NEW LISTING: 2BR/1B rock home on corner lot near school.

New interior paint, new linoleum, new fencing, new counter tops, new cabinets, new exterior windows, all appliances convey, metal shed! Perfect starter, retirement or rental property! $99,000.

NEW LISTING: .4 of an acre, mobiles and rv’s allowed, access to central water and gorgeous Frio River! $27,000.

NEW LISTINGS: Two one acre tracts of land, good views, city water, paved road frontage. $25,000. each .7 of an acre with fully equipped and furnished restaurant.

Highway 83 frontage with good visibility! Priced to sell at $139,000.

1 acre south of Leakey on corner lot with large trees, city water, well, electricity, septic and outbuilding on slab. All ready to go! $49,000.

Large 3BR/2B home on 20 beautiful acres of rolling terrain, large trees and seasonal creek, with city water and wells, two cabins, rv shed, carport and large barn with electricity. $350,000.

2 city lots totaling almost one acre on the north side of town with availability of city water, highway frontage, cleared of all cedar exposing beautiful oaks, and corners on three roads. $29,000.

5.6 acres just a couple of miles east of Leakey on corner lot, with comfortable cabin, city water, well, cargo box, BBQ pit, no restrictions, no HOA, access to Frio River. $175,000.

75 stunning acres with gorgeous 3BR/3B “barndominium”, bunk house, rv shed, well, city water, and breath-taking long views!

Tastefully and beautifully furnished! Many extras you just have to see this one! $625,000.

1BR/1B home on 2.2 acres with gorgeous views, under fence, completely and beautifully furnished! $129,000.

1 acre, completely fenced, fruit trees, shed, energy efficient 2BR/1B home, long views, wrap-a-round deck, comes tastefully furnished! $195,000.

COMMERCIAL BUILDING DOWNTOWN LEAKEY! Two story, with leased restaurant downstairs and offices upstairs!

Offices space upstairs could be easily renovated to be living quarters! Move to Leakey and make a living! $315,000.

14.65 acres with incredible views from the 2BR/2B home, with sunroom, Wrap-a-round porch, city water, open floor plan with lots of privacy! $265,000.

4.9 acres on the Frio River, good elevated building sites, electricity close! REDUCED $85,000.

1BR/1B rock cabin on 29.95, well, elec, and septic, amazing views. $300,000.

3BR/2B home, 3 car garage, guest home, barn, workshop on 21 gorgeous acres! $499,000. SOLD! .4 of an acre with access to one mile Frio, all utilities. $25,000.

1.18 acres, access to 1 mile Frio River and 130 acres! All utilities in place, great views! $89,000.

Cozy cabin on 6 acres, access to lake, creek, deep swimming hole. $129,000.

1 acre near Garner, access to Frio River, water hookup available. $52,900.

Two adjacent lots with access to the Frio River! $45,000. Each 8.09 acres, with well, mixed terrain $109,080. Adjacent 22.6 acres $203,400. Owner financing available!

50 acres, with Frio River, Bluff Creek , home and cabin, springs! REDUCED $549,000. SOLD!

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NCHS Girls Basketball vs. Centerpoint

By Coach Brandy Sweeten

to help give the Panthers the 15 – 10 edge. However, N.C. began to show signs of weariness after losing their key freshman player Gabby Irwin during the opening minutes and riding the shoulders of an ailing Ashley Harmon. Harmon did deliver though, finishing with 12 points and 7 rebounds.

Even still, C.P. came on strong in the second and third quarters, and the Lady Pirates led 40 – 39 at the end of the third quarter.

It was in the fourth quarter when the wheels began to come off for the Canyon. Things began to look very bleak when N.C.’s two starting posts, Harmon and Nikki Milliorn, both fouled out.

However, the Panthers’ bench stepped it up and came to play. Looking down the barrel of a double-digit deficit, the Panthers applied some full-court pressure. Emily Carnes came up big for the Panthers with 5 crucial steals and 5 points. April Amine also came up big-time sinking some big hook shots late in the fourth to finish with 3 rebounds and 9 points. Hailey Luce, who seems to be becoming N.C.’s rock late in games kept delivering. She was high-point for the Panthers with 14 points and 5 assists. Luce hit the front end of two one-in-ones to give N.C. a two-point edge with under a minute to play. Danielle Irwin hit one of two free shots to give the gym a little breathing room, and N.C. never looked back. They got the ball on C.P.’s end of the court after a Pirate turnover caused by solid pressure defense all night from Siera Edwards. The Panthers held on for another close 59 – 56 victory. Rounding out the action was: Irwin with a solid game of 12 points and 7 boards, Milliorn had 5 points and 4 steals, and Edwards sank a floater to go with 4 assists.

L to R: Jayden Aguilera, Tyanna Schexnider, Aspen Winston, Kristol Perez, Ariel Lara, Bethany Fisher, Destiny Tinsley, Zenaida Galindo, Alisa Threadgill

January 28th, the Prowling Panthers swept the night away on the Center Point Pirates with one sweep of their paw beginning with the GJV. N.C. got their offense started with a couple of jumpers from Jayden Aguilera and a long three bomb from Alisa Threadgill. The Panthers’ defense was too much for C.P. Nueces Canyon only allowed the Lady Pirates 2 points in both the second and third quarters. Threadgill also led the charge on the defensive end with 4 steals and numerous forced C.P. turnovers. Meanwhile, the Panthers had well-balanced scoring.

Aguilera led all scorers with 12, she was followed by 7 points from Kristol Perez, Bethany Fisher made improvement in her shooting finishing with 6 points and 6 boards, Threadgill had 5, Aspen Winston had 4 points, and Zenaida Galindo rounded out the action with a chipper. When the dust had settled, Big Blue cinched the 36 – 14 victory.

The Girls Junior Varsity took to the court but this win would not come easily. The Panthers gave as good as they got, and grabbed the early lead in the first quarter. N.C. was sparked early by Danielle Irwin who hit two put-backs and one from downtown

L to R:back Row: Malerie Gomez manager, Emily Carnes, Nikki Milliorn, Ashley Harmon, Hailey Luce, April Amine, Siera Edwards, Gabby Irwin, Danielle Irwin, Brandee Jones manager Front Row: Tyanna Schexnider manager, Priscilla Gonzales, Nikki Ramirez manager, Natalie Vargulish

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