January 17 2018 by julie becker

Current Weekly News for Leakey, Camp Wood, Sabinal, Utopia and Surrounding Areas Vol. 8 No. 3

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SWTJC AWARDED GRANTS ..................... Page 9 & 11

REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WANTED PERSONS AND FUGITIVES ............................ Page 3

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January 17, 2018

Dr. Alma Arredondo-Lynch Republican Running for U.S. Congressional District 23 As an American-Mexican, proud fifth generation Tejana, Dr. Alma Arredondo-Lynch is a dentist and a rancher. Growing up in Starr County, a half mile from the Rio Grande River, she understands the need for border security and supports President Trump’s wall where feasible, and increased manpower. Being born into one of the poorest Tejano families, Dr. Alma has memories of dirt floors, no shoes and going to bed hungry. The eldest of 10 children, Dr. Alma was the only one to graduate from a 4-year university and the first migrant farm worker to graduate from dental school from one of the poorest counties in Texas. She graduated cum laude from Pan American University with a double

degree in Pre-Med/Secondary Education. Later she graduated from UTHSC Houston-Dental School and was chosen one of thirty-six students throughout the United States to attend a Tulane University summer program to do research in Infectious Diseases. As a certified secondary education teacher in the subjects of Biology, Chemistry and Physical Science, Dr. Alma taught in the Roma CIS District. Dr. Alma was married to her late husband, Mr. Ernest D. Lynch, an Army Veteran, for 32 years. They endured many hardships together with frequent moves while he worked along the border from El Paso to the Rio Grande Valley as a Federal narcotics agent with U.S. Customs. continued page 11

Leakey City Council Heats Up Over Council Appointment and Trash Contract by Julie Becker

CHAMPIONS

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JUST FOR GRINS

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At Monday’s Leakey City Council meeting, the discussion was heated over several agenda items. Leakey City secretary announced she had made the phone call to Hazel Pendley to fill the position left vacant by the passing of council member Bob Bowers. City secretary stated, “I called her and asked if she was interested.” Council member Jensen jumped in to state “I made the recommendation to you Harry.” Council member Roel Gonzalez nominated local businessman Martin Martinez for the position also and protested the way in which no nominations had been accepted for the position. Frankie DeLeon seconded. Leakey City Mayor disapproved of the nominations of former and present candidates for the position stating “I think if somebody has been voted on and not voted for, they lost by voters that they should not be brought up again. You take the one like Ms. Bates, she wasn’t accepted by voters (records indicate she lost by 1 vote) she was

turned down so that one agenda item. Council member shouldn’t apply. Martin has Ken Auld joined the meeting at been turned down once. Ms. 6:08p.m. Picking up the agenda Bates got all of Ken’s votes” item at the end of the meeting said the Mayor. after Council Member Auld was He went on to say, “Hazel present. Council member Ken won’t pick her marbles up Auld nominated Hazel Pendley and go home when things with Carl Jensen seconding the don’t go her way.” Was this nomination. When the dust settled stated as an insult towards it was 2 for Martinez and 2 for council members Gonzalez Pendley. When the Mayor cast the and DeLeon who were absent deciding vote, it was no surprise from the first meeting set for the outcome was new council January because of the agenda member Hazel Pendley. item they knew without the Next on the agenda was Discuss fifth council member; a tie and/or approve Amendment No. vote would be decided by the 1 to Ordinance No. 143, second Mayor? request. City Mayor said directly The city secretary stated, to Gonzalez “You understand this Pictured LtoR: New City Council member Hazel Pendley and City Secretary Dee Dee Wally “And if you were at the has nothing to do with Ken Auld?” meetings you would be able Gonzalez replied “Yes I Do, does Gonzalez, then stated, “We were not to make nominations.” Gonzalez fired he? City Mayor said, “I am not going given a fair opportunity to make our back stating “This item was not on the to put up with this crap anymore y’all, nominations.” When city council previous agenda.” The city secretary you’re a bunch of kids acting like kids.” members would not surrender to the stated, “We wouldn’t be having this continued page 7 appointment, City Mayor tabled the meeting if you would have showed up.”

Water News and River Flows

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Flows at all crossings on the Frio River were taken on January 11, 2018. Fulgham’s Crossing just south of the Alto Frio Baptist Encampment had a flow of 16,129 gpm (gallons per minute) in November and now has a flow of 14,095 gpm; this is a 13% reduction in flow. The Leakey Springs crossing had a flow of 4,529 gpm last measurement, and a flow of 4,357 gpm this reading; about a 4% reduction in flow since the last measurement. This crossing has remained very constant since last summer with only slight

by: Joel Pigg, General Manager, RECRD

variations from one measurement to the next. The Mill Creek Crossing showed a decrease in flow this measurement of about 14%; there are culverts on both ends of this crossing that have no flow. This crossing has a flow of 8,021 gpm this measurement which is down from the last measurement of 9,303 gpm in November. On the west prong of the Frio River, conditions are very similar with flows decreasing since the last measurement. continued page 4

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

Today’s Weather

High: 40° Low: 26°

DAUGHTERS OF THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS in 2018 Members of the Caddel-Smith Chapter of Daughters of the Republic of Texas gathered at First State Bank of Uvalde for their first meeting of 2018. The agenda included several announcements. First, DRT members are invited to a Republic of Texas Symposium to be held at the Texas State Cemetery Gallery on Wednesday, 28 February 2018 from 10:00a.m. until 3:00p.m. The subject of the symposium is “The Life and Times of José Antonio Navarro.” Registration and fees ($60) are to be sent to the Republic of Texas Museum by 15 February 2018 and seating is limited to the first 64 registrations received by the Museum. A registration form and directions

can be found on the DRT Members’ website. Second, two Caddel-Smith members will be honored at the 2018 State Convention in May for their years of membership. JoAnn Eanes from Yancey will receive a certificate for twenty-five years and Mary Howard Woodward who resides in San Antonio will receive a fifty-year certificate. Mrs. Woodward served as the first chapter president when Caddel-Smith was organized in March of 1977. Next, the 2018 State Convention will be held May 15—19 at the Marriott Quorum by the Galleria in Dallas, Texas. Members enjoy good food, good friends and good information about the Daughters of the Republic of Texas.

Finally, the regular chapter meeting on February 8 will be held at El Progresso Library in Uvalde to accommodate the program presentation. Members are reminded to bring a sack lunch for the February meeting. At the close of the regular business, a program on Veteran John Robert Baylor was presented by 1st Vice President Virginia Davis. As Mrs. Davis recounted Baylor’s life in Texas and in the Montell and Uvalde areas, one theme became apparent: Baylor was a ‘product of a wild Texas frontier whose survival depended on a man’s ability to defend his property and his person.’ Visit the archives of El Progresso Library to learn more about the men and women whose Texas

experiences shaped our state and local communities. Attending the January meeting were Roberta Himebrook, Debra Ripka, Diane Mann, Billie Nast, Karen Collins, Virginia Davis, Jane Van Hoozer, Courtney Lopez, Liane Nance, Susan Knight, Clarice Fisher, Mary Gwen Hunter, Ernestine Carson, Kay Anderson, Beverly Langford, Patsy Keelin, Jakelynn Crawford and Judy Burleson. Membership information is available by contacting Chapter Registrar Roberta Himebrook at (830) 460-0242 or at himebrookrl@totacc.com.

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Wednesday, January 17, 2018

FOR REAL COUNTY

JUDGE T C E EL

GARY E.

OVERBAY

MARCH/NOVEMBER 2018

EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Dear Friends and Neighbors: I am grateful to all my friends who brought to my a�en�ons rumors that are flying around Real County. As you well know, I am not a poli�cian; therefore, I’m not sure how to handle this type of campaign. Many of you called me with informa�on about the other candidates for Real County Judge that I could use in a knockdown, drag out, mudslinging campaign. I can’t do that. If I were the kind of person who uses lies, innuendos, or rumors to get elected, I wouldn’t be the kind of person that Real County needs as Judge. I know these people, and I don’t think that they are bad people. I think that they are just poli�cians. And being poli�cians, they want to win at all costs. I believe that this kind of poli�cs is what’s ruining our Country. The poli�cians have made it such an ugly, hateful process that good people that could make a tremendous difference in our country are reluctant to step forward and run for office. I’m o�en reminded of a quote by Albert Einstein, “The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don’t do anything about it.” I believe there are issues that we as a community should resolve, and these are a few of them: The Jus�ce of The Peace and Constable posi�ons for Camp Wood must be reinstated. I think they were eliminated as an act of retalia�on because the residents of Campwood protested during a Commissioners Court Mee�ng. I propose that the Commissioners Court Mee�ngs be held in the evenings, with the Agenda being

Pol. ad paid for by candidate

printed in the newspaper a week earlier so people know what is being discussed, and they can have the opportunity to a�end if they so choose. I propose to have a plan where all county roads are priori�zed according to need of repair; whereby, the roads in most need get repaired first, and so that we can work our way down the list. Our roads should not be an elec�on tool. We are required by law to have a working disaster relief plan. We do not have an acceptable working plan, and this could prove catastrophic. We have a wonderful Sherriff’s Department and I would like to encourage them to add a Sheriff’s Posse. I would propose that the Commissioners Court reevaluate giving the “Trappers Club” $31,500.00 a year to trap predator animals in private ranches. I believe that money could be be�er served in our community by being used for E.M.S. and the Fire Dept. (We only give them $2,500.00 per year now.) Real County is wonderful, we are fortunate to have so many good people in it. We need caring officials who work every day to improve life for all our residents regardless of na�onality, creed, or party affilia�on. You and your family deserve a Judge who finds value in all people. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve, thank you for vo�ng for me to be your Real County Judge. Over the coming week’s I will be trying to visit as many of you that I can. But a�er reading this le�er you have any ques�ons, please stop by or call. I’ll be glad to visit with you.

EXPERIENCE 20-30 years in:

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RUBIO

For Your REAL COUNTY JUDGE Pol.Adv. Pd. by Sue Pryse, Campaign Treasurer PO Box 972 Leakey, TX 78873

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

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JAIL REGISTER

Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report

January 7 - January 14, 2017 Nelson, Carolyn Sue, 53 W/F, Leakey, Texas, A/O Deputy Castro, Violation of probation - DWI, A/D 1/7/2018 Transferred to Edwards County Jail, In Custody; Neal, Corky Dale, 24 W/M, Leakey, Texas, A/O Sheriff Johnson, Bail jumping and Failure to Appear, A/D 1/8/2018, Released to Probation; Boatman, John Arlon, 51, W/M, Leakey, Texas, A/O Deputy Castro, DWI BAC >=0.15, A/D 1/13/2018, $4,000 Surety Bond

Real County Law Officers Nathan T. Johnson, Sheriff Steven Castro, Deputy Sheriff Mark Cox, Deputy Sheriff Teddy Douthit, Deputy Sheriff William Johnson, Deputy Sheriff Jonathan Ortiz, Deputy Sheriff Kevin Chisum, Real County

Constable Corporal Jake Sanchez, DPS Highway Patrol Alexander Robertson, DPS Highway Patrol Clint Graham, TPWD Game Warden

January 7 - January 14, 2017 01/08/2018 @ • 1806 responded to a residence in Bruce Lane Subdivision on Texas State Highway 55 north of Camp Wood for a verbal disagreement 01/09/2018 @ • 1239 responded to Texas State Highway 55 south of Camp Wood for a reckless driver • 1351 responded to a residence on Farm to Market Road 1120 south of Leakey for a lift assist 01/12/2018 @

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950 responded to Ranch Road 336 north of Leakey for a motor vehicle accident 1416 responded to Texas State Highway 55 south of Camp Wood for a motor vehicle accident 01/13/2018 @ 451 responded to Texas State Highway 55 north of Camp Wood for a motor vehicle accident 1434 responded to US Highway 83 south of Leakey for a motor vehicle accident

REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WANTED PERSONS AND FUGITIVES

The Real County Sheriff’s Office has numerous felony, misdemeanor, and capias warrants and we are actively seeking to apprehend all persons wanted by the various courts within our jurisdiction. The wanted individuals highlighted below are six individuals we have highlighted for this week’s “FUGITIVE SECTION”. We need your help to apprehend these subjects and hold them responsible for criminal acts committed in our community. If you know where these subjects are please call the Real County Sheriff’s Office at 830-232-5201. If you ARE one of these subjects or know you have outstanding warrants…. TURN YOURSELF IN AT ONCE.

A/D - ARREST DATE A/O - ARRESTING OFFICER

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

DETAINER LIST McMahan, Khristy Anne, 49 W/F, Theft of Property => $100 <$750 Theft of Property => $100 <$750 5/9/2017, Texas Department of Criminal Justice Frenzel, Devon, 22 W/M, Violation of Probation - Aggravated Assault Causing Bodily Injury w/ a Deadly Weapon, 5/16/2017, Uvalde County Jail, Texas Pitcher, John Truman, 43 W/M, Bond Forfeiture - Burglary of Habitation, Bond Forfeiture - Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear - Bond Forfeiture - Terrorist Threat10/20/2017, Dearborn County Jail, IN

Miranda Sisneros DOB 09-27-1983 VOP – Injury to a child – 1 Warrant

HOLDING LIST

Carlos Martinez DOB 10-10-1997 Bond forfeiture – Harassment 1 Warrant

Lillie Rowan DOB 12-14-1966 Bond Jumping / Failure to Appear - 2 Warrants

Capias Pro-Fine (Subjects CAN MAKE PAYOFF by contacting our office with cash, cashier’s check, or money order)

Editor’s Note: This list is provided by Real County Sheriff’s Office, it lists subjects that are being held by Real County in contracted jail facilities awaiting trial

Shannon, Joshua Benjamin Violation of Parole - Injury to a Child Causing Bodily Injury, District, 9/7/2017 Bandera Shannon, Joshua Benjamin Violation of Probation - Burglary of a Habitation District, 10/13/2017 Bandera Anderson,Kathy Violation of Probation - Possession of Controlled Substance PG1 Less than 1 Gram District 11/21/2017 Uvalde Smith,Anthony Brandon VOP - Assault Causes Bodily Injury County 11/30/2017 Bandera Tomerlin,Christopher Aaron, Burglary Habitation Intend Other, Assault Family/House Member-impede Breath/ Circulation, District, 12/12/ 2017, Bandera Falcon, Juan Jesus

30 Day Jail Sentence- Poss CS PG1<1G District 1/3/2018 30 Days CJT 11/17/2017 N/A Edwards Cortez-Flores, Jesus Unauthorized use of Vehicle District 12/28/2017 Bandera Magers, Will Travis Violation of PreTrial Supervision Agreement District 1/5/2018 Uvalde Nelson, Carolyn Sue Violation of probation - DWI County 1/7/2018 30 Days CJT 1/8/2018

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FI Beverly Fish DOB 03-16-1959 Criminal Mischief – 1 Warrant

Lilian Garcia DOB 01-19-1983 No Drivers Lic / No Liability Insurance – 3 Warrants

LEGAL NOTICE Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for an On Premise Wine and Beer Retailer’s Permit by Karen Celeste Herro dba The Buckhorn Bar and Grill, to be located at 4377 US Hwy 83, Leakey, Real County, Texas. Officer of said company is Karen Celeste Herro, owner.

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS City of Leakey Mayor: Harry Schneemann Secretary: Dee Dee Wally Office: 830-232-6757 Fax: 830-232-6775 Councilmen: Ken Auld • Roel Gonzalez• Carl Jensen Frankie DeLeon • Hazel Pendley Leakey Volunteer Fire Dept.830-232-4005 Frio Canyon EMS, Inc.830-232-5299 City of Camp Wood Mayor: Jesse Chavez Office: 830-597-2265 Fax: 830-597-5365 email:cityhall@swtexas.net Aldermen: Brianna Taylor • Juan ( Mafy ) Gomez Johnie Wooldridge • Domingo Tobar • Josh Cox Volunteer Fire Dept:830-597-6100 Camp Wood Library: 830-597-3208 Nueces Canyon EMS: 830-597-4200 City of Sabinal Mayor: Charles Story Secretary: Betty Jo Harris Office: 830-988-2218 Councilmembers: Ali Alejandro, Louis “Mando” Landeros, Danny Dean, J. R. Flores, Mike Nuckles, and Andy Schaefer Sabinal Library 830-988-2911 Sabinal Municipal Judge: Anita Herndon 830-988-2630 Justice of the Peace Precinct #2 Bobby G. McIntosh,830- 988-2462 Real County County Judge, W.B. “Sonny” Sansom 830-232-5304 Real County Attorney, Bobby Jack Rushing 830-232-6461 County/District Clerk, D’Ann Green 830-232-5202 Justice of the Peace Dianne Rogers: 830-232-6630 or 830-597-6149 Sheriff, Nathan Johnson 830-232-5201 Real County Constable Kevin Chisum 830-232-5201 Tax Assessor-Collector Donna Brice: 830-232-6210 Treasurer, Mairi Gray 830-232-6627 Chief Appraiser Juan Saucedo 830-232-6248 Real County Public Library 830-232-5199 Camp Wood Public Library 830-597-3208 Real County Commissioners: Precinct #1: Manuel Rubio Pct.#2: Bryan Shackelford Pct. #3:Raymon Ybarra Pct.#4: Joe W. Connell, Sr. Real Edwards Conservation & Reclamation District PO Box 807 . Camp Wood, Texas 78833 (830) 597-3322 office Fax (830) 597-3320 recrd@swtexas.net email Roland Trees, Board President Joel Pigg, General Manager

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Richard Thompson DOB 01-13-1971 Driving While Lic Suspended / No Vehicle Inspection - 2 Warrants

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NOTICE OF DESTRUCTION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION RECORDS CLUSTER V SPECIAL EDUCATION CO-OP (Serving Brackett ISD, D’Hanis ISD, Knippa ISD, Leakey ISD, Nueces Canyon CISD, Sabinal ISD, Utopia ISD) Special education records which have been collected by the Cluster V Special Education Co-op related to the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or the provision of Special Education in the district, must be maintained under state and federal laws for the period of seven years after Special Education services have ended for the student. Special Education services end when the student is no longer eligible for services, graduates, completes his/her educational program at age 22, or moves from the district. This notification is to inform parents/guardians and former students of Cluster V Special Education Co-op intent to destroy the special education records of students who received Special Education services as of the end of the 2010 school year and prior. These records will be destroyed in accordance with state law unless the parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student notifies the school district otherwise. After seven years, the records are no longer useful to the district, but may be useful to the parent/guardian or former student in applying for social security benefits, rehabilitation services, college entrance, etc. The parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student may request a copy of the records in writing or in person at the following address: Cluster V Special Education Co-op, P.O. Box 577, 900 N. Pickford, Sabinal, TX 78881. If you have any questions, please contact Martha Posey, Director of Special Education, at 830-988-2341. Requests must be received by January 22, 2018.

ANUNCIO: Documentos del Departmento de Educación Especial CLUSTER V EDUCACIÓN ESPECIAL CO-OP

(Serviendo Brackett ISD, D’Hanis ISD, Knippa ISD, Leakey ISD, Nueces Canyon CISD, Sabinal ISD, and Utopia ISD) Los Registros de educación especial que han sido recogidos por el Cluster V Educación Especial Coop relacionados con la identificación, evaluación, asignación educacional o la provisión de educación especial en el distrito, deben mantenerse bajo leyes estatales y federales durante un período de siete años después de que han terminado los servicios de educación especial para el estudiante. El final de servicios de educación especial es cuando el estudiante ya no es elegible para servicios, sean graduados, o completa su programa educativo a los 22 años de edad, o se mueve del distrito. Esta notificación es para informar a los padres/tutores y ex alumnos del distrito de que vamos a destruir los registros de educación especial de los estudiantes que no recibían mas servicios de educación especial a partir del final del año escolar 2010 o antes. Estos registros serán destruidos conforme a la ley estatal a menos que el padre/tutor o estudiante (adulto) elegible notifique al distrito escolar lo contrario. Después de siete años, los registros ya no son útiles para el distrito, pero pueden ser útiles para el padre/tutor o ex estudiante de solicitar beneficios de Seguro Social, servicios de rehabilitación, colegio, etc... Los padres o el estudiante (adulto) elegible puede solicitar una copia de los registros por escrito o en persona a la siguiente dirección: Cluster V Educación Especial Co-op, P.O. Box 577, 900 N. Pickford, Sabinal, TX 78881. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta, por favor llame a Martha Posey, Cluster V Director de Educación Especial a 830-988-2341. Las solicitudes deben ser recibidas no más tardar el 22 de enero 2018.

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The number of students absent from school to start this week is better than we closed last week out with, so we are hoping that the flu or ‘flu like illness’ is beginning to play out here at the school. I hope that the community is also seeing a reduction in cases. One thing that has crossed my mind is the general health of our students and our community because healthy people are less likely to have serious side effects from the flu and have a less sick days. Studies show that over two thirds of Americans go to sleep with the TV on or with some device in hand. Our bodies have

a built in clock that responds to the light and dark of day and night. TVs and other devices give off a light that confuses our normal cycle. Studies show that people should have 30 to 60 minutes of device free time before bed in order for the body to get a good sleep. According to Forbes basketball star Lebron James gets 12 hours of sleep a day, crazy right. Other notable athletes log similar hours of sleep. Average Americans get less than 7 hours of sleep while the recommended amount for adults is 7-9 hours. School age children 6-13 should be getting 10-11 hours a night and teens 14-17

Water News and River Flows

Free Estimates to Homeowners

10% Senior Discount

The Rancho Real crossing had a flow of 7,244 gpm in November compared to a flow of 5,818 gpm this measurement decreasing the flow by 20%. The Kent Creek crossing showed an approximately 19% decrease in flow since the last measurement; to a flow of 1,274 gpm this month down from a flow of 1,567 gpm last measurement. The Nueces River flows were taken on January 11, 2018 with one of crossings showing a reduction and the other showing an increase in flow. McDonalds Crossing was flowing at 21,558 gpm last measurement and decreased to a flow of 19,250 gpm this measurement

are said to need 8.5-9.5. Sleep recharges the brain and allows the body to relax and heal, the blood supply to the muscles is increased, the metabolic activity is at its lowest, growth hormones are peaked, immune response increases and while in REM sleep memory storage and retention, organization and learning and performance abilities are improved. So encourage your children and yourself, to develop better sleep habits so that they can meet these infections in a healthy and maybe avoid getting sick or at least recover quickly.

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or approximately an 11% decrease. This crossing has several culverts that are reduced in flow at this time with gravel clogging the pipes. The Nueces River Dam on Highway 55 south of Camp Wood had a flow of 38,204 gpm last reading and this measurement the culverts had a flow of 40,912 gpm or about a 7% increase. I am not sure this crossing was actually higher but the wind was causing white caps on the water surface and the water was lapping up on the concrete higher than it should have been. The wind was blowing about 20 to 25 miles per hour when I was taking this measurement. For those of you that live in the northern

portion of Edwards County near Telegraph here are the latest flow measurements for the crossings in your area. The first crossing on Highway 377 near Telegraph had a flow of 34,794 gpm a few weeks ago and has decreased to a flow of 29,403 gpm or a decrease in flow of about 15%. There are a couple of culverts at this crossing that have debris clogging the pipes. The second crossing on Highway 377 near the Evergreen School had a flow of 36,191 gpm a few weeks ago when I last checked the flow and now has a flow of 34,802 gpm or a decrease of about 4%. This crossing also has pipes that are clogged with gravel causing some reduction in flow.

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NCHS Girls Basketball Win vs. Utopia Friday, January 5th, completed a busy week of basketball for the Prowling Panthers when they hosted the Utopia Buffalos. The GJV began the action. The game got off to a slow start for the Panthers. The Lady Buffs hampered N.C.’s break opportunities, and got too many of their own. Shooting was not great for either team, and the halftime score reflected that with the Canyon leading only 8 - 5. Though the game was not pretty, the Panthers did what they needed to do to either tie, or win each quarter with singledigit scoring. Layne Hicks led the way for N.C. with her best outside shooting night. She knocked down 2 three’s and ended with 11 points. She was followed by a hobbled Nacole Hale who managed 6 points. Zoe Carnes finished with 2 jumpers. Ericah Gonzales finished with a bucket. Skylar Balderas provided a bit of an inside presence, and Maddie Williams tried to keep the break running. N.C. won their

fourth district ballgame 23 - 16. Next up was the Varsity. They knew they would have their hands full with Utopia’s athletic post player, so they came out aggressively. Fortunately, their pressure caused some early problems for the Buffs, and the Panthers grabbed a good cushion. N.C. also came out shooting the ball well, which certainly helped the cause. The Panthers put up a good first quarter with 23 points to Utopia’s 7. In the second quarter, N.C. again shot the ball well, especially from the outside. Big Blue worked the ball around the Buffs’ packed-in 2-3 zone, and often found an open Megan Sifuentes. She drained 3 three pointers for the night, and Leslie Taylor netted three from downtown. The Panthers had solid offense all night. Their only let-downs came on the defensive side of the ball when they failed to find Utopia’s two seniors who scored 22 and 12 of their 39 points. N.C. gave up too many

stops to go down as an intense defensive night. Even still, they were glad to capoff a good week of basketball in District 31-A by marking down the 67-39 victory. The Panthers will be off next Tuesday, and then back in action on Friday against the Eagles of Leakey. Other good stats for the Blue Crew went as follows: Sifuentes led all scores with 23 points, 6 steals, and 5 assists for a complete game. Tori Carabajal showed how she continues to be consistent from the inside with 13 points and 7 boards. Freshman, Paige Elliott was in double figures with 12 points, 5 assists, and 3 steals. Taylor had a good offensive night, also in double digits with 11 points and 6 steals. Shelby Pannell played solid interior defense for the Canyon and scored 6 points. And Helen Perez rounded out the action with a nice jumper.

NCHS Girls Basketball with Wins vs. Rocksprings By Girls AD Brandy Sweeten

On January 2nd, the Prowling Panthers brought in the New Year on a frigid Tuesday Night on top of the hill, taking on the Angoras of Rocksprings. GJV opened play, and they were opposite of the weather - fairly hot from the field. N.C. used very rounded scoring and loaded their quarters up with double digits for the game. The team in blue proved to be too fast on the defensive side of the ball. They turned numerous fast breaks into buckets throughout the game. Three starters were in double digits for the high-scoring affair. Nacole Hale put up more points on her own than the entire Angora team with 26 points, as she led her teammates in fast break buckets. Maddie Williams also ran the floor well and was rewarded for it with second scoring honors of 12 points. Layne Hicks stepped up her defensive efforts and knocked down 11 points. Zoe Carnes scored 5 from the inside trying to get some offense off of Rocksprings’ 2-3 zone. Ericah Gonzales hit one from downtown to go with a free throw late in the game. And Skylar Balderas rounded it out with a jumper in the first quarter. When the totals had been tallied, N.C. put up their largest score of the year with 60 points. Next up was the Girls Varsity. The atmosphere had a play-off feel to it with the stands being packed from both sides. N.C. fell behind early in the first quarter as the much larger Angoras made their

presence felt on the inside with put-backs or backside attacks. N.C.’s seniors answered with two big three’s from Megan Sifuentes and Tori Carabajal knocking down some big buckets inside. The Canyon was back in the ballgame and up one at the end of the first quarter. Then in the second quarter, Big Blue didn’t seem so big anymore as they wilted under the Angoras’ shot blocking. Rocksprings jumped ahead by seven and had all the momentum. Offensively, Sifuentes put her team on her back in the second quarter and carried them, scoring all of N.C.’s second quarter points with 9. Defensively, the Panthers changed tactics to try and stop the bleeding on the interior. Slowly, N.C. began to right the ship. They got the lead down to a bucket trailing 23 – 25 at the half. The third quarter proved to be a stalemate with both clubs scoring 7 points. However, every point was big at this juncture. The nail-biter game went back and forth in the final quarter. Finally, N.C. gained a one-point lead and pulled the ball out with about five minutes to go in regulation. This allowed the Panthers to either spread out the Angoras and get some room inside, or get to the foul line. Unfortunately, N.C. made some poor shot selections, and each time Rocksprings made them pay with an answered bucket or free throw at the other end. With the ballgame down to a minute and some change, N.C. was ahead

by 3, but the Angoras were at the foul line. N.C. needed a big rebound, and they got that in the form of Freshman Paige Elliott who secured the ball for her team to continue to protect the lead. Sifuentes found herself at the line again. She would make one of the two to make the contest a two-possession game. Rocksprings responded quickly at the other end to cut the lead to two. Things continued to get crazy. N.C. turned the ball over during the press break under Rocksprings’ basket, but Sifuentes quickly recovered and got the ball to Helen Perez at mid-court, who then under pressure got the ball down the floor to a streaking Paige Elliott for the put-away lay-in. Panthers won the pressure ballgame 48-44 in hostile territory. All members showed mental toughness, and the scoring was big on this night of hard-fought baskets. It went as follows: Sifuentes was crucial with 23 points and 4 steals. She was followed by fellow Senior, Tori Carabajal for the Panthers’ inside game with 8 strong rebounds and 15 points. Paige Elliott struggled much of the game, but came up big when it counted with two dagger shots to include her 6 points. And Shelby Pannell rounded out the scoring with 4 points and 4 boards. Leslie Taylor did the dirty work of ball handling on a pressure-filled night. N.C. will have to regroup quickly for Utopia to follow. . .

Win for NCHS Girls Basketball vs. Leakey On Stock show Friday, January 12th, the Prowling Panthers finished the first round of district play with their rivals, the Eagles, in Leakey. The varsity-only contest got off to a quick start for the Panthers, as they stole two balls in a row and changed them into points on the other end. However, Leakey responded with their posts, who made a bigger presence than N.C. early. The Eagles did a nice job to take a 13 - 8 lead in the beginning of the second quarter by working the ball around the Panthers’ zone. Big Blue needed a change. So they responded with some full-court man to man pressure. The tactic did the trick, and the Canyon once again reclaimed the lead. At the half, N.C. led 28 - 17. In the

third quarter, N.C., who had missed earlier scoring opportunities, began to miss too many in a row, right under the basket or at the free throw line to start the second half. They could never really put the game out of reach until near the end due to poor shooting. The Panthers did spread the floor in the second half to take advantage of their quickness, and slowly the points advantage began to favor Big Blue. The Eagles played hard, but in the end, N.C. got the muchneeded district win 52 - 32. Megan Sifuentes led her team on both sides of the ball with a strong performance of 27 points, 5 steals, and 3 assists. Other scoring by N.C. was more sporadic, but still much needed. Tori Carabajal was handcuffed

News from the Show Barn Well the Real County Jr. Livestock Show has come and gone once again and what a show it was. The Nueces Canyon FFA was well represented throughout the show competing in every division on both days. The day started off with the breeder buck rabbits where two FFA members presented their animals to the judge. Lilly Pannell placed 11th out a class of thirty plus animals. But the breeder buck show was stole by one of the youngest FFA members Ian Garcia who won the Champion breeder buck and took home the peewee showmanship award as well. The FFA kiddos were just getting started because the breeder doe rabbit show was next up where several FFA Members showed the world they were a force ready to dominate with Savannah Cable placing 11th, Ian Garcia right in front of his with 4th and 9th place does, next was Melody Calderon who placed 3rd and 8th with her two breeder does. Averi Walker placed 6th with one doe and brought home the title of Champion Breeder doe with the other. Averi also won the Grand Champion Breeder rabbit title. Also showing in the rabbit division was first grader Beau Pannell who did a great job and promised next year it would be his turn. Next up were the pen of three rabbits where the lone FFA kiddo Savannah Cable proved to be a powerhouse winning the Reserve Grand Champion Pen of Three rabbits. The pens of three broilers were next up in the arena with Canyon kids dominating the top end of the show. Melody Calderon placed 5th and 11th with her two pens. Then

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much of the game with fouls but managed second honors for N.C. with 8 points, 4 steals, and 3 boards. Paige Elliott netted 7 points. Leslie Taylor knocked down two jumpers and completed a three-point-play. Shelby Pannell also battled foul trouble and sunk 3 points to go with 4 steals. Reserves- Grace Luce, Helen Perez, Mandie Carabajal, and Cadence Balderas all logged good minutes for their team in a tight ball game. Perez provided much hustle on the inside when N.C.’s starting posts were on the bench with fouls. And Luce knocked down a jumper from Mandie Carabajal’s assist for another nice play. The Panthers will start round 2 action on Tuesday in Knippa.

By FFA Advisor Richard Kramer

Savannah Cable was next placing 4th and 9th followed by Ian Garcia in 6th and 7th with his two pens. Averi Walker showed she knows how to feed a chicken placing third with one pen and winning Grand Champion Pen of Three broilers with a massive 11 pound average on her birds. Then the Breeder Meat goats came where Averi Walker placed 5th, Kaydie Light placed 7th and Dodge Turner placed 9th in the Heavy weight doe kid division. In the aged Doe division the King Sisters dominated the show with older sister Riley placing third being edged out by little sister Reagan who won Champion Breeder Doe. Next up were the market goats where we had to wait for class two to see any FFA kids get some action. The class was riddled full of kiddos with Briann Chavez placing 4th, followed by Cassidy Williams in fifth, and Hana Mosqueda in seventh. In class 3 Sarah Whipkey grabbed 5th followed by Anna Vernor in 7th and Riley King in 8th. In Class 4 Anna Vernor placed 5th followed by Sarah Whipkey in 6th and Kaylei Rangel in 8th. In Class 5 Averi Walker won 1st followed Riley King in 5th and both of Reagan Kings goats in 6th and 8th. In Class 6 Kaydie light placed 3rd edging out little brother Dodge Turner who got 6th. Averi Walker won the reserve champion heavyweight meat goat. Sarah Whipkey brought home the Jr. Showmanship title which makes me every bit as proud as a grand champion. The second day of the show was no different than the first with Nueces Canyon

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FFA kids in every class just about. Kaydie Light rang the bell first placing 3rd with her heavyweight finewool lamb. Next up victor Contreras placed 4th with his lightweight cross lamb. Then Dodge Turner placed 2nd with his lightweight medium wool lamb followed by sister in 4th and 5th. In the heavyweight medium wool lambs Averi Walker placed 3rd and 4th. Averi also brought home the Jr. showmanship buckle for sheep. The show ended with swine where the Nueces Canyon FFA kids made it happen. Starting off in the lightweight class Mathew Luce placed first bringing home the light weight championship followed by Madison Williams in 4th Kylie Kramer in 5th Caiden Childs in 8th and Ian Garcia in 9th. In the middle weights Mahalie Kramer won the champion middle weight followed by Landrie Williams in 3rd and Camdyn Childs in 4th. In the Heavy weight class Kylie Kramer won reserve champion heavyweight followed by Caiden Childs in third Camdyn Childs in 5th, Houston Williams in 7th, and Grace Luce in 9th. The youngest member of the Nueces Canyon FFA Mahalie Kramer showed the Reserve Grand Champion Swine. The Nueces Canyon FFA was not done yet however with Averi Walker getting to go grab another award, one we have never won in my tenure winning High point Individual of show. What a great two days for the Canyon kids.

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Organized by Toni Hull, “A Gospel Nite Out” brought together special music from Batesville, Brackettville, Camp Wood, Concan, Crystal City, Knippa, Reagan Wells, and Uvalde. It was held in the Herby Ham Activity Center. Those in attendance were asked to sing along to several old favorites, making a joyful noise. This year’s production was dedicated to the memory of Rene Colvin, wife of Pastor Daryl Colvin of the Mount Olive Church in Crystal City. Special also this year, was the addition of the voice of missionary Jerrie Anne Salvato and the return of the “Hackberry Hags”. This was area talent at its finest. Following the performance, a reception was set up for everyone to enjoy. There were about 220 people in attendance, more than last year. More seats had to be set up to accommodate the crowd. Congratulations to Nathan Valdez who plays the clarinet in the High School Band. He travelled to Orange Grove, was in Area competition and won first chair. This earns him a chair in State competition, quite a compliment for the band. Director of the band is Dawn Henry. In the elementary school, on the 31st, a parade will be held on the grounds to mark the 100th day of school. For February, events include on the 2nd, a Super Outrageous Science Day. Fun experiments will be available for all the kids to try out. The annual Science Fair will be held on the 15th. On the 19th, a mobile planetarium, “Sky Dome,” out of Michigan will be set up in the high school gym for the elementary students to participate in. In the works with the date not yet finalized, Mark Keftler, popular artist from the Houston area will return with his art program. Teaching children how to draw cartoons is his forte. This will be his second presentation for the students. It takes place in the multi-purpose room.

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Last Wednesday evening, the Bible Study group that meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Annex began an in depth study of the Book of James. Leading the study is Pastor Jim Fox. It is open to anyone who wishes to learn more about the Word. There is to be an Elder’s meeting following the worship service this coming Sunday. A Congregational meeting will be held on January 28, following the worship service. Don’t forget the “All You Can Eat Bean and Cornbread Supper” on February 9 from 5:30 p.m. till 7:30 p.m. Price is $5 for adults, $3 for children ages 6 - 12, children

Redus, who used the word “Incredible” to describe the Rally. On Sunday, the flowers on the Lord’s Table were given in memory of Charles “Mr. Mac” McFarland by Pat McFarland and granddaughter Cheyene Hudson. The red, white, and blue bow reflected his service to our country during World War II. Following a vote by the deacons, Walter Wilmoth was elected as a deacon in the local church, having been ordained in the past. He has served in this capacity for over 50 years in other churches. First United Methodist On Wednesday, the Bible News Club is held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Frontier Girls has been suspended until further notice. Monday evening the Administrative Council will meet. A movie and Bible study will begin Sunday, January 21 at 9:45 a.m. which is based on the Gospel of the Book of John. Contact the church office for more information.

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by Billie Franklin

Church of Christ

This past Sunday, David Sprott did double duty, teaching both Sunday school as well as having the sermon. The Sunday school lesson was on “A Balanced Diet,” referring to the fact that you need both bread and water, physically as well as spiritually. Emmanuel Lutheran Each Wednesday, the Women’s Bible Study meets in the Fellowship Hall. This is an open meeting and the ladies invite everyone to attend. Bell Choir Practice is at 4:45 p.m. in the Annex. Choir Practice is at 5:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. This is followed by Activity Night where a meal is served, followed by a short Bible reading and reflection, and the “Let the Games Begin”. The Men’s Bible Study and Prayer Group meet on Thursday morning at 6:30 a.m. It is open to all. Upcoming, is Movie Night, on Saturday, January 20 at 6:30 p.m. The all time favorite, “Driving Miss Daisy” will be shown. Popcorn and drinks will be available. The Annual Congregational Meeting is set for January 28.

First Baptist

Saturday afternoon, three youth and four adults travelled to the New Jericho Church in Uvalde to attend the Winter Youth Rally, hosted by the Del Rio/Uvalde Baptist Association. There were 150 young people in attendance gathered from Barksdale, Brackettville, Del Rio, Eagle Pass, Sabinal, and Uvalde. There were all kinds of games, food, a praise service, followed by evangelist Jaime Garcia from “Unique Student Ministries” out of Houston. The Sabinal youth are under the direction of Joe

Flowers on the altar this past weekend were dedicated to the memory of Eileen Werle by Dan and Darlene Carter. The Church fundraiser that was such fun, the tamale party, or tamalada, using the talented ladies in the small parish hall to make pork tamales, resulted in the funds amounting to $2,140.75 which will be used for the needs of the church. If you were blessed with the opportunity of making the tamales, you know how close it made you feel to others in the group. If you bought some tamales which were sold just before Christmas, you now know the talents that are in this church. What a blessing to be able to serve the Lord in this way. Upcoming, the Together in Holiness Marriage Conference will be held Saturday, February 17, and runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3: 30 p.m. It will be held at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament in San Antonio. Check the flyer on the bulletin board for more information. For the Archbishop’s Appeal 2018, there are pledge envelopes in the pews of the Church. When filled, they may be placed in the offering baskets during Mass. Online gifts can be made through www.archsa.ofg/ archbiships-appeal or by calling the Office of the Archbishop Appeal at 21-734-1604.

Bill Cifranic

Bill Cifranic passed away last Wednesday in San Antonio from an extended battle with cancer. He had lived in Sabinal the last years of his life until he had to be moved to the Camp Wood nursing home. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and had a kind heart toward animals. Many a cat and several dogs found their haven under his tender care.

A GENERATION AT RISK… MENTAL HEALTH IN AMERICA by Elaine Padgett Carnegie

“I wish I could say the mental health of our children is improving. Our report shows the opposite,” said Paul Gionfriddo, president and CEO, Mental Health America. “Far too many young people are suffering –often in silence. They are not receiving the treatment they need to live healthy and productive lives - and too many simply don’t see a way out.” On average, it takes 10 years between the onset of symptoms and when individuals receive treatment. Given that our young population is more likely to engage in risky behavior, it is important that mental health services and treatments be made available and accessible. A timely response to the mental health needs of youth, can prevent them from entering adulthood in crisis. In addition, the report highlights that 43 million Americans have a mental health condition, yet 57% of American adults have not received treatment. And 1 in 5 of all screeners think about suicide nearly every day. The study shows: In a 5-year period, rates of severe youth depression have increased. 50% of screeners age 1117 often think about suicide or self-harm throughout the week. Over 76% of youth with severe depression – 1.7 million kids - did not get treatment they need. Wow! There is an acute health crisis happening among members of the youngest generation of Americans, with critical implications for the country’s future. The Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention reports that 1 in 5 American children ages 3 through 17 — about 15 million — have a diagnosable mental, emotional or behavioral disorder in a given year. Only 20 percent of these children are ever diagnosed and receive treatment; 80 percent — about 12 million — aren’t receiving treatment. Recent research indicates that serious depression is worsening in teens, especially girls, and the suicide rate among girls reached a 40-year high in 2015, according to a CDC report released in August. “Child and adolescent mental health disorders are the most common illnesses that children will experience under the age of 18. It’s pretty amazing, because the number’s so large that I think it’s hard to wrap our heads around it,” said Dr. Harold Koplewicz, founding president of The Child Mind Institute, a nonprofit children’s mental health advocacy group. Why adolescents are so vulnerable Teens are known for their moodiness, and adolescence — a particularly turbulent time of life — is one of the most vulnerable periods to develop anxiety and depression. About 50 percent of cases of mental illness begin by age 14, according to the American Psychiatric Association. A tendency to develop depression and bipolar disorder nearly doubles from age 13 to age 18. “Teenagers have a different kind of depression. They don’t seem sad. They

seem irritable,” he said. “This really has an effect on your concentration, which will affect school. It will affect your desire to continue playing sports. It’ll affect your desire of being with your friends.” Warning signs also include the duration and the degree of symptoms, he said. Take notice if your teen is experiencing moodiness or irritability for more than two weeks and it’s occurring every day, for most of the day, and if you see a change in sleep patterns and a change in desire to work and socialize. Teenagers also think about suicide more often — and 5,000 young people take their own lives every year in the United States, Koplewicz added. It’s why The Child Mind Institute is collecting brain scans from 10,000 children and teens, hoping to identify biological markers of psychiatric illness. The project could improve the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. every day. There continues to be a crisis in this Country when it comes to mental illness,” concluded Gionfriddo. “We must continue to improve access to care and treatments, and we need to put a premium on early identification and early intervention for everyone with mental health concerns. We must address these mental health concerns before crisis and tragedy strikes—

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

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Leakey City Council Heats Up Over Council Appointment and Trash Contract continued from front page

City Mayor chastised council member Gonzalez saying, “If you got something to say, say it to the council don’t be directing it to one another.” Following this discussion, the Mayor was confused as to which agenda item was being discussed. Council members and City secretary corrected his path. Jensen motioned to accept the amendment, Auld seconded, motion passed. The other item on the agenda that drew the over 20 citizens to the meeting was the City trash contract. The agenda item read “ Discuss and/or Approve the Amendment and renewal of Ordinance No. 146, an Ordinance Contracting the Collection and Disposal of Household Garbage

inside the City Limits of Leakey, Texas to Rio Brewster Waste Management, LLC or Advertise for Bid. Local citizen Vincent Becker spoke and stated “ I don’t care who gets the contract, that has never been an issue. What I care about is that it goes out for fair bid. No changes made to the contract, if you don’t put it out for fair bid then you take away the citizens control of price control. That’s my only concern.” Also on the agenda was Patricia Chisum, who stated “We will pass, carry on.” Mayor asked, “Didn’t Garner Park renew KWS contract?” Chisum responded “Yes sir.” Mayor stated, “They didn’t put it up for bids.” The Mayor went into

a lengthy diatribe regarding using local businesses, stating “The town is dying, renew it like it is.” Gonzalez asked, “Are we doing our fiduciary duty in providing the citizens of Leakey the best rate we can by just awarding it to somebody who currently has it or by putting it out for bid?” Auld made a motion to give the contract to Rio Brewster seconded by Jensen. When the vote was called for it was again, 2 for and 2 against. Gonzalez and DeLeon were opposed. Once again, the Mayor broke the tie with the deciding vote to give the contract to Rio Brewster without going out for fair bids. With no further items the meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m.

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Real County Jr. Livestock Show Association 2018 Show Champions (next week look for full results)

Champion Breeder Buck Rabbit Ian Garcia Reserve Champion Breeder Buck Rabbit Avery Satterwhite Champion Breeder Doe Rabbit Averi Walker Reserve Champion Breeder Doe Rabbit Shyann Hampton GRAND CHAMPION BREEDER RABBIT Averi Walker RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BREEDER RABBIT Shyann Hampton GRAND CHAMPION PEN OF THREE RABBITS Kayla Allen RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION PEN OF THREE RABBITS Savannah Cable GRAND CHAMPION BROILERS Averi Walker RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BROILERS Avery Satterwhite Champion Breeder Meat Goat Doe Kid Britten Shoemaker Reserve Champion Breeder Meat Goat Doe Kid Heidi Hubbard Champion Breeder Meat Goat Aged Doe Reagan King Reserve Champion Breeder Meat Goat Aged Doe Karelynn Salazar GRAND CHAMPION BREEDER MEAT GOAT Britten Shoemaker RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BREEDER MEAT GOAT Heidi Hubbard Champion Lightweight Meat Goat Trey Bates Reserve Champion Lightweight Meat Goat Cassidy Wooten Champion Mediumweight Meat Goat Lexie Quillin Res. Champion Mediumweight Meat Goat Cody Wooten Champion Heavyweight Meat Goat Trey Bates

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Texas Model Playbook Provides Winning Strategy By Vance Ginn and Elliott Raia

Lower taxes and more freedom is a winning combination in Texas, and it will work for the rest of the country, too. Congress is finally taking note of the burgeoning prosperity in economically free states like Texas, which has far outpaced economic gains seen in less-free states, such as California. And D.C. is belatedly abandoning counterproductive policies that led to the slowest U.S. economic recovery since World War II. These recent D.C. policies include massive tax cuts and the repeal of 67 regulations -- with only three new ones enacted during President Trump’s first year. If America is to regain its vibrant economy so people flourish, more policies like these — straight out of the Texas model playbook — will be necessary. The Fraser Institute’s new Economic Freedom of North America (EFNA) report provides valuable insight into which states have policies that make them economically free. States with relatively less government spending, lower taxes, and more labor market freedom — three major categories in the EFNA — allow entrepreneurs to take risks, with benefits for everyone. Study after study (and more than 230 scholarly articles ) find that freer states have higher standards of living. The Fraser Institute report serves as a valuable guide when states design policy. Consider the polar opposite approaches of Texas and California to state policy. As the two most populous and richest states, each has taken a different policy path — with starkly different results. According to the EFNA, California again

ranked the second-least economically free state, ahead of only New York. California’s government spending posts its lowest score on record on its ballooning state budget and massive unfunded pension liabilities. Taxes score a nearly record low because of the highest top marginal income tax rate and other burdensome taxes. Labor market freedom ranks in the bottom half of states with excessive regulations and a high minimum wage. Texas’ economic freedom improved one ranking to second best with its overall score setting the state’s record high. Texas received a good score for government spending, with the Texas Legislature’s passage of two straight conservative budgets. On taxes, the state scored its highest since at least 1995, as Texas has no personal income tax but has onerous business and property taxes (the Foundation advocates eliminating both). Labor market freedom set a record and leads the nation because of its rightto-work status and a federally matched minimum wage. These scores and rankings do not mean much on their own. Examining how lives are affected, the prosperity gains in Texas far exceed those in California. After the last major federal tax reform in 1986 —and Texas’ conversion over time to fiscally conservative policies — Texas’ real private economy quadrupled from 1987 to 2016, for a compounded annual growth rate of 4.9 percent. Meanwhile, California continued its biggovernment ways, and the Golden State’s economy grew less than the Lone Star State. California’s real private output

tripled, giving a compounded annual growth rate of only 3.8 percent. While the 1.1 percentage point difference may not seem like much, it amounts to Californians being roughly $800 billion poorer partially from not practicing economically free policies. In addition, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ state-level jobs report for November 2017 shows that Texas employers have created the most net nonfarm jobs in the last 12 months of any state. The remarkable streak of positive net nonfarm job creation is now at 81 of the last 86 months. Even as new population estimates by the U.S. Census Bureau show that growth in Texas was more than double that in California last year, Texas jobs have kept pace and managed to set its recordlow unemployment rate of 3.8 percent. California’s rate is at 4.6 percent, partially driven lower by workers leaving the state. Texas continues to practice freedomenhancing policies and achieve superior results. The latest efforts by the Trump administration to cut frivolous regulations and excessive tax burdens are pages straight out of the Texas playbook. Now Congress must get past the goal by following the latest addition to the Texas playbook of restraining spending growth to let Americans be free to flourish more in 2018 and beyond. Vance Ginn, Ph.D., is director of the Center for Economic Prosperity and senior economist and Elliott Raia is a research associate, both at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

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Lion Fred McNeil received the Centennial Membership Award for having sponsored at least 3 people during 2017. Congratulations on growing your club during the Centennial Celebration. Thanks to your efforts we will be able to serve more people in our next century of service. Centennial Membership Award recognition earned by your club and members for retaining and recruiting new Lions and/or helping to organize a new Lions Club. Congratulations to Lion Fred McNeil on your Silver Centennial Award!!

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Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Updated Property Tax Information Now Available for Texas Taxpayers Real — New and updated property tax information has just been compiled by Real County Appraisal District and is available now to assist taxpayers. This property tax information is current and covers a wide range of topics, such as taxpayer remedies, exemptions and appraisals, and has information for select groups, such as disabled veterans and persons age 65 or older. “Whether you are a homeowner, business owner, disabled veteran or taxpayer, it’s important you know your rights concerning the property tax laws.” said Juan Saucedo, Chief Appraiser of the Real County Appraisal District. “You can contact us about any property tax issues with full confidence that we will provide you the most complete, accurate and up-to-date available information to assist you.” This includes information about the following programs. • Property Tax Exemptions for Disabled Veterans - The law provides partial exemptions for any property owned by veterans who are disabled, surviving spouses and surviving children of deceased disabled veterans. This includes homesteads donated to disabled veterans by charitable organizations at no cost to the disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. The exemption amount is determined according to percentage of service-connected disability. The law also provides a 100 percent homestead exemption for 100 percent disabled veterans and their surviving spouses and for surviving spouses of U.S. armed service members killed in action. • Property Tax Exemptions – Non-profit organizations that meet statutory requirements may seek property tax exemptions and must apply to their county appraisal district by a specific date. Businesses that receive tax abatements granted by taxing units; ship inventory out of Texas that may be eligible for the freeport exemption; store certain goods in transit in warehouses that are moved within 175 days; construct, install or acquire pollution control property; own and operate energy storage systems; convert landfill-generated gas; or store offshore drilling equipment while not in use may also be eligible for statutory exemptions. • Rendering Taxable Property - If a business owns tangible personal property that is used to produce income, the business must file a rendition with its local county appraisal district by a specified date. Personal property includes inventory and equipment used by a business. Owners do not have to render exempt property such as church property or an agriculture producer’s equipment used for farming. • Appraisal Notices – Normally, taxpayers receive a notice of appraised value from the appropriate local county appraisal district. The city, county, school districts and other local taxing units will use the appraisal district’s value to set property taxes for the coming year. • Property Taxpayer Remedies – This Comptroller publication explains in detail how to protest a property appraisal, what issues the county appraisal review board (ARB) can consider and what to expect during a protest hearing. The publication also discusses the options of taking a taxpayer’s case to district court, the State Office of Administrative Hearings or binding arbitration if the taxpayer is dissatisfied with the outcome of the ARB hearing. • Homestead Exemptions – A homestead is generally defined as the home and land used as the owner’s principal residence on Jan. 1 of the tax year. A homestead exemption reduces the appraised value of the home and, as a result, lowers property taxes. Applications are submitted to the appropriate local county appraisal district. • Productivity Appraisal – Property owners who use land for timber land production, agricultural purposes or wildlife management can be granted property tax relief on their land. They may apply to their local county appraisal district for an agricultural appraisal which may result in a lower appraisal of the land based on how much the taxpayer produces, versus what the land would sell for on the open market. • Residence Homestead Tax Deferral - Texas homeowners may postpone paying the currently delinquent property taxes due on the appreciating value of their homes by filing a tax deferral affidavit at their local county appraisal district. This tax relief allows homeowners to pay the property taxes on 105 percent of the preceding year’s appraised value of their homestead, plus the taxes on any new improvements to the homestead. The remaining taxes are postponed, but not cancelled, with interest accruing at 8 percent per year. • Property Tax Deferral for Persons Age 65 or Older or Disabled Homeowners – Texans who are age 65 or older or disabled, as defined by law, may postpone paying current and delinquent property taxes on their homes by signing a tax deferral affidavit. Once the affidavit is on file, taxes are deferred, but not cancelled, as long as the owner continues to own and live in the home. Interest continues to accrue on unpaid taxes. You may obtain a deferral affidavit at the appraisal district. • Notice of Availability of Electronic Communication – In appraisal districts located in counties with a population of more than 200,000 or that have authorized electronic communications, and that have implemented a system that allows such communications, chief appraisers and ARBs may communicate electronically through email or other media with property owners or their designated representatives. Written agreements are required for notices and other documents to be delivered electronically instead of mailing. • Protesting Property Appraisal Values – Property owners who disagree with the appraisal district’s appraisal of their property for local taxes or for any other action that adversely affects them may protest their property value to the appraisal district’s ARB. For more information about these programs, contact Real County Appraisal District at (830)232-6248. Information is also available on the Comptroller’s Property Tax Assistance Division’s website at comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/.

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LOTS Property 08: Wooded residential lot in Canyon Oaks. Frio River access + hillside and valley views. Water & elec available. $56,000 Property 14: 1+ acre lot in Canyon Oaks—Concan. Hilltop/views + gorgeous river access park. Water/elec. avail. Rentals OK. $49,000 NEWProperty 2 1 acre tract w/gorgeous views in Canyon Oaks Unit 4, Concan. Frio River access. $79,900 PENDING Property 34: 7+ ac. lot in R-N-R Ranch—Rio Frio, TX. Beautiful oaks, well/septic in place but need to be verified/tested. $118,000 Property 35: 5.16 ac. just west of Leakey. Gated, city water, paved roads, underground electric. See Old Baldy from here! $69,900 REDUCED Property 37: Lot 35 in Valley Vista features gorgeous westerly views, all utilities, and use of community pool & clubhouse! $50,000 Property 43: 8+ acs. w/gorgeous oaks and great bldg. sites. Electricity available. AG VALUATION = LOW taxes!! Shady Oaks Subdv. $77,045 Property 46: Million $$ views from this very buildable hilltop lot in Canyon Oaks—Concan. Water/elec available. Frio access. $88,000 Property 52: 5+ ac West of Leakey. Fronts on John Buchanan Rd. Bldg. site faces east and is ready to go! $52,500 Property 53: Lot 82, 7.7 acres in Canyon Oaks Unit 4. Water & elec available. Great views & river access! Addtl. Acreage avail. $149,000 Property 54: Lot 83, 16.6 acres Canyon Oaks Unit 4. Water & elec available. Great views & river access! Addtl. Acreage avail. $149,000 Property 55: Lot 84, 11 acres in Canyon Oaks Unit 4. Water & elec available. Great views & river access! Addtl. Acreage avail. $109,000 Property 56: Lot 85A, 6 acres in Canyon Oaks Unit 4. Water & elec available. Great views & river access! Addtl. Acreage avail. $98,000 Property 57: Lot 85B, 4 acres in Canyon Oaks Unit 4. Water & elec available. Great views & river access! $49,000 PENDING

ACREAGE Property 07: 15 acres in Concan w/Hwy. 127 frontage. Small hunter’s cabin. No utilities but elec. is close. $103,569 PENDING Property 10: 31.05 acres. Just off Hwy. 41 in far NW Real County. Fairview Ranch. Neat little hunting place! $99,360 Property 12: 5+ ac north of Leakey w/2400 sq. ft. metal bldg. Hwy. frontage. Some elevation for great views. Ag. Exempt. $179,000 REDUCED Property 15: 82+ ac w/deep soil, big live oaks, native grasses & minimal cedar. Water & elec. High fenced $230,000 PENDING Property 16: 36 acres in Spring Country Ranch. Wooded w/deep draws & dry creek. ~1 mile from spring fed pond/park area. $101,920 Property 17: 33 acres in Spring Country Ranch. 4x4 required. Borders large ranch to the south. No utilities! $84,125 Property 29 : 170 acs. +/- WILL DIVIDE Hwy. 337W frontage. Views for miles! $3900 per acre REDUCED Property 38: 24+/- ac hunting tract at the back of Rancho Real. Borders large ranch. Very gamey... pics on website! $69,890 PENDING Property 40: 17.6 acres w/Frio frontage! Close to Leakey. Several building sites. Electricity nearby. $230,000 Property 41: Nice 52 acre place with a spacious 2BD/2BA home located halfway between Uvalde & Camp Wood. $275,000 REDUCED Property 44: Secluded 15 ac. in Spring Country Ranch. 4x4 required & no utilities. Rough it here! Access to spring fed pond. $47,280 Property 46: Between Leakey & Camp Wood is 28+ ac. ready for hunting, camping and enjoying the views! Elec close. $90,000 REDUCED Property 49: 9+ ac. 3 miles north or Leakey. Ag. valuation, water/elec. available, fenced 2 sides. Views & oak trees! $117,000 Property 51: 37.23 acres. w/Hwy. 41 frontage. Fairview Ranch. Water well & electricity. Addtl. acreage available. $137,751

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Real County Appraisal District Reminds Businesses to Render their Taxable Property by April 15

If you own tangible personal property that is used to produce income, you must file a rendition with the Real County Appraisal District by April 15. A rendition is a report that lists all the taxable property you owned or controlled on Jan. 1 of this year. Property includes inventory and equipment used by a business. Owners do not have to render exempt property, such as church property or an agriculture producer’s equipment used for farming. “The appraisal district may use the information submitted in the rendition to set property values,” said Chief Appraiser Juan Saucedo. You can also file a report of decreased value to notify the appraisal district of significant depreciation of your property. “For example, if your property was damaged by a storm, flood or fire last year, you should file a report of decreased value. The appraisal district will look at your property before assigning a value,” said Saucedo. The last day to file a rendition or report of decreased value is April 15. A 10 percent to 50 percent penalty may be imposed if a rendition is filed late, incomplete or not at all.. Property owners who need more time to file their renditions may file a written request with the chief appraiser on or before April 15 to receive an automatic extension to May 15 or the next business day. The chief appraiser may also grant an additional 15 days after the postponed deadline, if necessary. For more information about rendering property, deadline extensions, penalties and rendition forms, taxpayers may contact the Real County Appraisal District at (830)232-6248. Information is also available from the Comptroller’s Property Tax Assistance Division’s website at comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/.

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O B I T U A R I E S Robert Charles Bowers

Raul Flores Ortiz

Solomon Flores

(May 25, 1944 - January 7, 2018)

(May 20, 1940 - January 13, 2018)

(August 23, 1925 - January 09, 2018)

Robert Charles Bowers went to be with the Lord on Sunday January 7, 2018. He was born in Fredericksburg May 25, 1944. He was the only son of Howard and Anita Lang Bowers. He grew up in Fredericksburg and graduated from Saint Mary’s High School. He loved music and was a drummer and a singer with the Texas Showboys, country western band, from Fredericksburg. He has played drums for country greats like Ray Price and Marty Robbins. He married the love of his life Patricia Huffmon in October 1989. They have lived in Leakey for 28 years. Bob was a painter and this appealed to his meticulous nature. He was known as Bob the painter. He was very good at what he did. He was had a steady hand and an eye for detail. He was active in the community and served on the Leakey City Council for five years. He enjoyed serving and he appreciated the people of the community. He was a member of New Fellowship Church. He faithfully attended and served anywhere that was needed. He had an excellent voice and enjoyed singing for the Lord. He will be missed. In addition to his wife Patricia, he is survived by his sister Edith Allen and her husband Bob, his stepdaughters Joy Davis, Pam Squires, Tumlinson, and Kathy Jennings, grandson Dalton and his wife Stephanie, granddaughter Harley, granddaughter Emma, and great grandchildren Lane, Aiden, and Aeris. He is preceded in death by his parents Howard Bowers, Anita Lang Bowers, and sister Mildred Eisenhower. Viewing was 1 - 5 p.m. Friday, January 12, 2018, at Nelson Funeral Chapel, Leakey, Texas. Funeral service was held 3 p.m. Saturday, January 13, 2018, at New Fellowship Church, Leakey, with Pastor Greg Mutchler officiating. Cremation followed service. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www. nelsonfuneralhomes.net Arrangements under the special care of Nelson Funeral Home, Leakey, Texas

Raul Flores Ortiz of Camp Wood, Texas passed away Saturday, January 13, 2018, in Kerrville, Texas. He was born in Uvalde, Texas on May 20, 1940, to Mario Ortiz and Anita (Flores) Ortiz. Raul served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era. He was a loving son, husband, and grandfather. He was always a joking man. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Those left to honor and cherish his memory are his mother, Anita Peñaloza; wife, Nicolina Ortiz; son, Jude Daniel Ortiz; daughters, Gina Marie Orlando and Paula Tuttle; grandsons, Christopher Geisser, Jesse Oswald, and Dallas Miller; and great-grandson, Caiden Geisser. He was preceded in death by his father, Mario Ortiz. Memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 20, 2018, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, Camp Wood, Texas, with Father Adrian Adamik officiating. Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Camp Wood, Texas.

Solomon Flores, age 92, of Rocksprings, Texas passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2018, in Kerrville, Texas. He was born on August 23, 1925, to Arturo Flores and Margarita (Maldonado) Flores. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will deeply missed by his family and friends. Those left to honor and cherish his memory are his loving wife of 74 years, Maria Flores of Rocksprings; daughters, Ofelia Cadena of Minnesota, Consuelo Franco and husband Jose of Rocksprings, and Sylvia Mendez and husband Abel of Dimmitt; son, Joe Flores and wife Eloisa of Rocksprings; 31 grandchildren; 101 great-grandchildren; 97 greatgreat grandchildren; sisters, Gloria Torres and Julia Rodriguez; son-in-law, Lucio Soto; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arturo and Margarita Flores; daughter, Margarita Soto; brothers, Jesus Flores and Juan Flores; sister, Elvira Carrillo; and son-in-law, Frank Cadena. Pallbearers included Roman Llaven, Jr., Brandon Perez, Julian Mendoza, Jr., Joe Flores, Jr., Carlos Franco, and Chico Franco. Viewing was 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, January 12, 2018, at Nelson Funeral Chapel, Rocksprings. Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 13, 2018, at Nelson Funeral Chapel, Rocksprings, with Pastor Ray Croft officiating. Burial followed in the Rocksprings Cemetery. Arrangements were under the special care of Nelson Funeral Home, Rocksprings, Texas. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net

Adrian Vogel Adrian Vogel of College Station passed away on January 17, 2018 in Temple at the age of 43. Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 1:00 pm at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary with burial following in Guerrero Family Cemetery, Concan, TX.

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Hope is confidence that something better is coming by William F. Holland Jr., DD., C.ED.D. Minister/Chaplain

I have the privilege of being a community chaplain and along with this opportunity to serve I see a lot of heartbreaking circumstances that many people do not see. Every year at the holiday season it’s difficult for me to be filled with excitement because I’m surrounded by those who are facing major problems and will not experience the same blessings that most of us enjoy. This past Christmas and Thanksgiving, we were overwhelmed with those reaching out for help. The little children are so innocent and helpless and we have actually watched them open the jars of peanut butter and eat it with their fingers because they were hungry. We do not have to search in other third world countries to find people who are hungry and going through hard times - we have them in our own hometown. The last couple of months, I’ve been busy helping to coordinate food drives for the needy, but even though we helped numerous families, this did not resolve the problem. Boxes of food and clothing is a nice gesture but how can we help people escape from poverty? I know nothing is impossible with God as I remember Jesus miraculously feeding five thousand people with only five loaves of bread and two fish. If this was not amazing enough, after everyone had eaten all they wanted, they took up twelve baskets of leftovers. Maybe instead of focusing on the size of the need, we should consider how big

St. Raymond Catholic Church 2nd and Mountain St. P O Box 989 Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.5852 Mass: 5:30pm Saturday 6:00 pm 1st and 3rd Wednesdays Parish Priest Fr. Adrian Adamik Rectory: 830.683.2165 St. Mary Catholic Church Hwy 187 Vanderpool, TX Mass: 9:00am Sunday Contact:830.966.6268 St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church Camp Wood, TX Mass: 11:30am Sunday Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church 401 N Hwy 377 P O Box 877 Rocksprings, TX 78880 830.683.2165 Mass: 9:00am Sunday Reál County Church 121 Oak Hill Ste. 4 Leakey, Texas Sunday School: 10:00am Worship: 11:00am Evening Worship: 6:00pm

our God is! Many of those filling out applications were grandparents who are raising their grandchildren because their children are in trouble. I could sense the anxiety as I listened and with no magical solutions, all I could do is pray for them and encourage them to keep praying as well. The drug epidemic has become so widespread that it’s affecting extended families and many of them cannot afford the financial burden. Another factor that is associated with poverty is the amount of people who do not have a college education and are faced with accepting lower paying jobs. Add this with the everincreasing cost of living and this creates a serious challenge to survive. I know when I’m dealing with difficulty I am stressed, but can we imagine the level of concern that many people deal with every day? Unfortunately, a significant portion of our society lives in a continual state of fear and depression about their inability to purchase food, pay their bills, or maintain reliable transportation. Many are worried about the basics such as having health insurance and being able to purchase big ticket items when things need to be replaced. I know there is probably not enough money in the world to fix everyone’s problems, however I do believe with all of my heart that the God who delivered Israel from the Egyptians in Exodus chapter 14 can also deliver any of us from whatever problems we may be facing. Of course,

I believe in doing all the practical things, but hope gives us the ability to remain optimistic (even when things seem impossible) with a sincere confidence that something better is coming. We should celebrate Thanksgiving everyday as an appreciation to God for giving us His blessings, however, if we are only basking in the delight of our own abundance we may forget about the individuals all around us that have a fragment of what we have. I know that some people will be quick to point out how hard they have worked to accomplish great things and that is a worthy point, but it’s also good to remember that we did not do it all by ourselves. It’s the Lord who empowers us with His wisdom and gives us favor to succeed. May we consider where we would be today without His grace and mercy? It’s our pride that makes it easy to look down on those who struggle as we blame them for their own failures. Yes, many have made critical mistakes but that does not disqualify them from receiving God’s love and forgiveness or our compassion. Maybe we should try to see others as God sees them and demonstrate more humility instead of being judgmental. “Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise: be thankful unto Him, and bless His name” Psalm 100:4. To read more articles and stories please visit: billyhollandministries.com

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Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00pm Preacher: Charlie Gant 830.232.4230 Frio Canyon Baptist Church Pastor Michael Howard Hwy 83 South Leakey, TX (830) 232-5883 Sunday School: 9:45am Worship Service: 11:00am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wed. Prayer: 6:30pm First Baptist Church P O Box 56 Hwy 83N Leakey, TX Pastor: Mark Spaniel Bible Study: 10:00am Worship: 11:00am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wednesday Prayer: 7:00pm Mon-Fri Daily Prayer 11:00am 830.232.5344 Living Waters Church Hwy 1050 Utopia, TX 830.966.2426 Sunday School: 9:30 am Worship: 10:30 am Wednesday: 7:00pm Youth Alive: Saturday 7:00pm

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Concan Church of Christ Hwy 83 Concan 830.232.4058 Ministers: Paul Goodnight and Ray Melton Sunday School: 10:00am Com and Worship: 11:00am Evening: 6:00pm Wednesday: 7:00pm Concan Baptist Mission Hwy 83 Concan, TX Worship: 9:30am Sunday School: 10:30am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wednesday Bible Study: 6:00pm Pastor Willis Adair Cowboy Church in the Nueces River Canyon HWY 55 N @ Angel Wings Cafe’ PO Box 158 Barksdale, TX 78828 (830) 234-3180 or 2345170 5th Sunday 6:30 pm and Every Tuesday @ 6:30 pm United Methodist Church P O Box 417

419 N. Market Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.6266 Pastor: Rev. Walter Prescher Adult Sunday School: 9:30 am Worship: 11:00 am Children’s Church: 11:10 am Wednesday: 5:30 pm, Youth Group, Grades 7-12 Mt. Home Divide Chapel Hwy. 41 (near YO gate) 121 Divide School Rd. 640-3307 2nd Sun: 2:30 p.m. Wed.: 11a.m. Bible Study Reagan Wells Baptist Church 8415 Ranch Road 1051 830-232-5504 Pastor: Mark Moore Sunday School: 9:45 am Sunday Services: 10:50 am & 6:00 pm Wednesday Service: 7:00 pm Sabinal Church of Christ Sunday school 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m & 6.p.m. Wednesday 6 p.m. Minister David Sprott 830-988-2081

Tracey Monroe Keeney

(May 26, 1968 - January 7, 2018) Funeral services for Tracey Monroe Keeney, 49, of Grandview, Texas will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Chambers Creek Baptist Church, 1100 E. FM 916, Grandview, TX 76050. Burial will follow in W.N. Clark Family Cemetery in Bend, Texas. The family will receive visitors from 6 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Chambers Creek Baptist. Serving as pallbearers will be Hayden, Jackson, Stacey and Bracey Keeney, Justin McIntosh and Joe Perrin. Honorary pallbearers are Efrain Aguirre, Bucky, Rafe and Luke Kirkpatrick, James and Dylan Dailey, Vincent and Cooper Deans, Tim Jackson and Kirby Basham. Tracey passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018 at his home. He was born in Uvalde, Texas on May 26, 1968, the son of Carrie (Clark) and Toney Keeney. Tracey married Leah McIntosh on December 19, 1998 in Sabinal, Texas. He taught physics at Grandview High School and was a member of Chambers Creek Baptist Church. Tracey was preceded in death by his father, Toney Keeney. He is survived by his wife, Leah Keeney; sons, Hayden Monroe Keeney and Jackson Clark Keeney, all of Grandview; mother, Carrie Keeney of Bend, Texas; brothers, Stacey Keeney and wife, Jennifer, of Utopia, Texas and Bracey Keeney and wife, Sandy, of Knippa, Texas; sisters, Kayci Keeney of Austin, Texas and Layci Megan Aguirre and husband, Efrain, of Caddo Mills, Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members. Memorials may be made to: Grandview ISD Tracey Keeney Memorial Science Fund, PO Box 310, Grandview, TX 76050.

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Wednesday, January 17, 2018

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JUST FOR GRINS by John Kerr, Director of Foundation Camps jkerr@hebuttcamp.org

Spring, Sprang, Sprung Already! Ok, so the holidays are over. We did the New Year’s Eve thing, and sang Old Lang Syne (whatever that means). It’s still January, and the forecast for the hill country this week is depressing. As I sit here sneezing cedar pollen all over the living room, my mood is like the weather- cold and gray. “If you’re going to sit there on the couch sulking, why don’t you take down the Christmas tree?” my wife asks. “It’s not even Valentine’s Day yet, and I can’t take the tree down- I’m busy.” I reply. “You’re not busy, you’re just staring blankly out the window!” she retorts. “I’m not staring blankly out the window,” I respond calmly. “I’m watching a titmouse.” Her usual reaction of rolling her eyes doesn’t improve the mood, but I was telling the truth. Anyway, I’ve been watching this little pair of birds now for a few days. Obviously, they are trying to get a head start on their nest for the spring. One of the birds spends the day perched atop a bench on the front porch, chirping constantly, while the other one tirelessly brings twigs or pieces of bark to make a nest. Using my keen outdoor skills, I quickly deduce that the bird making all the nagging racket is the female while the one doing all the work is clearly the male! I thumb through my Field Guide to Texas Birds, and make a snap identification of the pair- Tufted Titmouse. You see, I’ve become something of a novice bird watcher. Ten years ago I would have scoffed at the notion that someone would actually waste their time watching birds. Now that I’m passed the half century mark, though, watching birds doesn’t seem all that bad. Heck, it’s more fun than jogging any day, and I kind of like instantly recognizing that cascading cadence I hear outside as the call of a Canyon Wren. In fact, I’m changing my new year’s resolution from jogging every day to sitting in my living room and watching birds until spring has sprung.

Back to the titmouse. By the way, if these bird names make you feel uncomfortable, you need to grow up and practice a little maturity! It’s not their fault they have an awkward name, and they wouldn’t know it anyway- they’re birds for crying out loud! It’s not as though they’re getting chosen last for the kickball team because of their name- “Oh alright, we’ll take the Yellow-Rumped Warbler, and you take the Tufted Titmouse.” Even if they did know their names, they should at least be thankful they aren’t called something really embarrassing like the Blue-Footed Booby, which doesn’t come around here, and I don’t blame them. If my name was Booby I wouldn’t show myself in Texas either! You have to wonder though, don’t you, what kind of mad ornithologist (that’s a scientist who specializes in birds) would go around giving birds these kinds of names? Maybe the scientist was chosen last for kickball one too many times, and is now taking his identity issues out on certain bird species by vexing them with awkward names. We have a plethora of bird species here on the Frio, Nueces, and Sabinal. The rivers and riparian zones along the edges make ideal bird habitat. It’s not unusual to see Red-Tailed Hawks, Belted Kingfishers and even Peregrine Falcons perched in the sycamore trees along the banks. Currently, here at the H. E. Butt Foundation Camp, we have a pair of Great Blue Herons which I almost see daily- wading and fishing the shallows. We also have migratory birds that spend the winter here on the headwaters of the river. Hugh Schneeman, known as “Hoochie,” argues with me over the identification of a flight of waterfowl that hang around this time of year. He thinks they’re coots, but they aren’t coots, they’re White-Winged Scoters. American Coots don’t have white patches along their wings and scoters do so there! I often refer to Hoochie as an “old coot,” and sometimes I get the feeling that he thinks of me as the south end of a north bound horse, but those are species-related terms of endearment, and

not intended for harm. The highest honor in my brief bird watching history happened just last week. I was driving the family home from church on a Sunday afternoon. Everyone in the car but me was asleep, and I was having a hard time keeping awake myself. We had just gone through the camp entrance up at Highway 83, and as we approached the big hill that descends into the canyon, I saw a large bird heading right toward us about 50 feet above the road. I was immediately impressed by its wingspan which must have been six feet from tip to tip. At first glance, I thought it was a large Crested Caracara bird which is typical for that airspace. However, there was something different about the way this bird flew. As it got closer, the realization of what I was looking at hit me, and just before it was about to pass over the car, I slammed on the brakes, jumped out of the car and screamed at the family, “Hey everyone wake up and look- it’s a bald eagle!” Sure enough, there was a magnificent specimen and symbol of our country right over the car! It even did a mid-flight roll, allowing my wife and I to make a positive identification before it winged off toward the sun. I could tell the kids were excited as well. One of them actually woke up, glanced out the window, and mumbled, “that’s great dad,” before flopping back asleep! Isn’t it fascinating that we have the pleasure of living in such a beautiful area where we can see and experience these wonderful creatures? Many of us are reminded of this privilege often by visitors, and folks from metropolitan areas who don’t get to live in this environment. May we never take it for granted. The responsibility of taking care of creation was the first job given to the first man. How exciting, then, that we have the honor of continuing that legacyeven if it means watching birds with funny names.

Campus Consortium awards $252K grant to SWTJC Campus Consortium, the largest global education association of schools, colleges, and universities, awards Southwest Texas Junior College (SWTJC) a $252,465 Grant to implement a mobile app for students and faculty. Located in Uvalde, Texas, the college is a highly ranked Junior College and recently named in the top 150 U.S. Community Colleges by the Aspen Institute. SWTJC is a comprehensive, public, two-year College serving eleven counties in Southwest Texas. The College provides accessible, affordable, high-quality education that prepares students to successfully transfer to senior colleges and universities; enter the job market; pursue their professional and personal goals, and contribute to the economic growth of the region. “SWTJC consists of nine campuses, and we had over 6,600 students enrolled during the Fall 2017 semester. We have made numerous improvements in our technological services, yet we did not have mobile applications until this time. Campus Consortium’s generous grant will transform the college on various levels”, said Hector Gonzales, Southwest Texas Junior College President. Gonzales also added, “69% of our students qualified for Federal Financial Aid in our

Fall 2017 semester and many have fulltime jobs in addition to attending College. Online and distance learning continues to increase each semester, the ability for our students to access the Student Information System and all associated services via a mobile application would increase access for our students from now on.” The grant covers 100% of the mobile app software licensing costs associated with implementing a mobile app over five years and will enable SWTJC to build their official mobile app through the technology provider Unifyed. The mobile app will consist of 14 basic applets like Campus News, Emergency Numbers, Campus Events, Social Media, Parking, Dining, etc. In addition, it will also feature Unifyed Applets for LMS, Academic and Unifyed Campus Bulletin Board, What’s Up. “We pleased to award Southwest Texas Junior College with the Mobile Campus Grant. We believe they are working towards enriching education and adding value to every student’s learning phase. The app will help them make campus life more interactive and studentfriendly, which is an added advantage for any institution,” states Anjli Jain, Chairman of the Campus Consortium.

“We congratulate them on receiving the Campus Consortium Grant.” To learn about and apply for a Campus Consortium Grant, please visit campusconsortium.org/grant-programs ### About Campus Consortium Campus Consortium is a leading education association with more than 37,000 higher education institutions and K-12 school district members. The Campus Consortium’s mission is to help members reduce the time, cost and effort associated with implementing enterprise IT services by leveraging shared IT services, lessons learned and best practices so that each member can avoid reinventing the wheel. For more information, please visit Campus Consortium or contact Marketing Desk About Southwest Texas Junior College As far back as 1926, a few far-sighted citizens of Sabinal and Uvalde advocated a junior college for this vast Southwest Texas area to be located in Uvalde, but it was not until twenty years later that this dream became a reality. Today Southwest Texas Junior College is a comprehensive, public college serving eleven counties in Southwest Texas. For more information, please visit http://www.swtjc.net/ index.html

Dr. Alma Arredondo-Lynch Republican Running for U.S. Congressional District 23 continued from front page

Dr. Lynch served our U.S. Navy as a civilian dentist in the PAC NORWEST Naval Base BDC in Everett, Washington. Her expertise and excellence in oral surgery kept the Readiness for the men and women at the naval base at 98.5%. She also treated the men and women onboard the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln and the U.S.S. Carl Vincent. Doctor Alma received high recognition for her dedication to our men and women in

uniform. She has also served as a Dental Director at Community Centers both in Washington State and in Texas. Today, Dr. Alma Arredondo-Lynch has a private dental practice in Uvalde, Texas and also works her nearby ranch where she cares for her livestock (longhorn steers, horses, donkey, chickens, and turkeys). She plows her own fields, and manages the wildlife. A proud mother of 3 Aggie children, Dr.

Alma is driven by her Christian faith. When asked why she is running for US Congress, District 23, she says “My Christian faith drives me to seek this office to restore the values that have been eroded by politically correct politicians who have forgotten who they represent and who do not support our President … VIVA TRUMP!” For more information on her campaign, please visit: DrAlma2018.com

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#20 – New Listing! Business is Booming in Concan! Vacation Rentals with Prime Location! Two 2/1 cabins & 5 Park Model RV’s all with utilities on 4.75 AC. Plenty of room for additional units. Ideal for campers, hunters & motorcycle friendly $199,900 #19 – New Listing! FRIO RIVERFRONT HOME 2 BD/2.5 BA with Rock Fireplace near Garner State Park, carport, workshop, fencing, garden & fruit trees, gated community. Many Xtras included $499,500 #5 – REDUCED! Rustic Hillside Cabin, power, water & septic on 5 AC, long views from large covered deck, fronts county maintained road, minutes to Leakey & Frio River $109,000 #14 – REDUCED! 9.31 AC Spring fed creek, remote & private, 3/2 house w/screened porch & FP, well, electricity, workshop, fruit trees $165,000 #18 – 9.85 AC Remote, 4 wheel drive only access, metal cabin, rain harvest water system, solar electric, wood burning heater, blinds & feeders $58,000 #16 – 90.87 AC West of Leakey off RR 337, nice cabin, water well, electricity, septic, 2 RV hookups, metal storage building, hunt Sika, Axis, Whitetail Deer $505,000 #7 – 31.79 AC West of Leakey off scenic RR 337, cabin, generator, 3 blinds, 3 feeders, hunt Whitetail & Axis Deer, 4WD access $85,000 #13 – Twin Forks – 3/2 Home, covered patio, carport, access 2 Frio River parks, gated community $125,000 #2 – 1.9 AC close to Leakey, fenced, small building with bath & living area, workshop, beautiful view of mountains $82,900 #8 – 3 BD/2 BA Home on 1.97 AC, large game room, barn & storage bldg., fenced backyard, fronts RR 1120 $279,000 #15 – Frio River Access at private park – Pretty 1.68 Ac lot, water & electric available, views, RV storage, short walk to river $95,000 #12 – Frio Riverfront – 3 BD/2 BA Home perfect for entertaining on 1.81 AC, large deck shaded by huge oaks, both sides Frio River + adjoins 20 AC private river park $389,000 #33 – 3 BD/2 BA/2 Car Garage, Exceptionally Neat & well maintained home on 1.3 AC, high ceilings, fenced, workshop, landscaped, minutes to Frio River and Leakey $215,000 #30 – Nueces River Access 4.56 AC water & electric avail., septic installed. Building site w/view of hills, gated community $84,000 #11 – 429.14 AC Edwards Co. private & secluded with space for hunting, hiking & other recreational activities. Free roaming wildlife, nice elevation changes & covered in native vegetation $579,336 #29 – 3.58 AC N. of Leakey, fronts Hwy 83, water & electric available, sweeping view of hills $75,000 #6 – 55.38 AC Hunting Ranch NW Real Co. easy access from I-10, fronts Hwy 41, Cabin w/electricity $185,523 #4 – 5.74 AC off scenic RR 337, several bldg. sites, fencing, low taxes, sensible restrictions, great views $48,000 #36 – 9.3 AC Homesite in gated community West of Leakey, water, electric, beautiful views, possible owner terms $108,600 #26 – 1.87 AC Private Frio River Park Access – RiverTree, gated community, water/electric available (Owner/Assoc. Broker) $75,000 #44 – 5.601 AC Sabinal Riverfront, huge Cypress Trees, beautiful view of river, gated community (Owner/Agent) $215,000 #45 - Sabinal Riverfront Lot, Hwy 187 front, Utopia, joins #46 (Owner/Agent) $75,000 #46 – Fronts Sabinal River & Hwy 187 just outside Utopia, metal 2 car storage bldg., joins #45 (Owner/Agent) $85,000 #1 – 6.57 AC fronts Wilson Creek, water well, electric, septic, caliche pad, 30 amp RV hook-up, spectacular hilltop views! $139,000 #31 – 7 AC Hillside views, 3/2 Home overlooking spring-fed lake which is part of 50 AC park for Roaring Springs $199,000 #57 – 1.07 AC Concan adjacent & access to community clubhouse/swim pool, water system, underground utilities, paved street, build on to rent. OWNER TERMS $5000 down, 7%, 10 yr, $464.44 per month (Owner/Broker) $45,000 #3 – 5.07 AC+/- Concan, Uvalde Co., remote homesite, heavily treed, 1.4 miles off Hwy 127 $29,000 PENDING #32 – 27.22 AC+/- off Hwy 41 with plenty of cover & numerous oaks, lots of wildlife in area, electricity close PENDING $82,000 www.hillcountryrealestate.net For more info – photos, plats, more listings, go to www.hillcountryrealestate.net

Some of the Big Springs Charter School students have enrolled in a nutrition course for the spring semester. Deborah Sparks, M.A., M.Ed., M.T.E.S.O.L., the instructor for the course, will be guiding students toward success. Ms. Sparks said that “students will be given the opportunity to obtain ServSafe Certification and OSHA training.” In addition, students will engage in a weekly food lab cooking experiences and share the information with the community in a weekly news article along with healthier recipes. The Leakey Mercantile Grocery has partnered with students in Ms. Sparks’ nutrition course to provide ingredients locally available for food lab experiences. The goal of the course offering is to prepare student to enter the workplace with the skill sets of safety, sanitation, meal planning, recipe preparation, healthy eating techniques, and knowledge of vitamins and nutrients. Students will be compiling healthy recipes, integrating nutritional information into real-life scenarios, discussing topics related to health and nutrition, writing nutrition-related articles, and developing positive teamwork skills to prepare for the workplace. The food lab is currently being equipped for student lab experiences for the upcoming semester. Anyone wishing to donate new or gently used kitchen utensils, dish sets, small appliances or cookware are encouraged to contact Deborah Sparks at the Big Springs Charter School by calling 830232-7101.

GRANNY’S KITCHEN BACK TO BASICS....WHAT TO COOK IN JANUARY BRAISED SHORT RIBS

4 large, meaty short ribs (about 2 pounds) 2 tablespoons rendered bacon fat or vegetable oil 1 large shallot or 2 small shallots, minced, 2 carrots, finely diced 2-3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed, 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 cups red wine, 2 cups beef broth, 2 bay leaves 2 2-inch sprigs rosemary, 4 2-inch sprigs thyme salt and pepper to taste, chives for garnish If you have time, sprinkle the short ribs with salt several hours ahead of time and let it sit in the refrigerator. If you don’t have time, just salt the meat before searing. Heat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Heat the bacon fat or vegetable oil over high heat in a large dutch oven or other heavy, ovensafe pot. Dry the short ribs well with paper towels and sear the meat on every side in the hot pan. Remove the meat to a plate and lower the heat to low. Add the shallots, carrots, and garlic, along with a healthy pinch of salt, to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, or until the shallots are translucent. Turn the heat back up to high and add the wine. Scrape up any browned bits at the bottom of the pot, then add the meat back to the pot, along with the bay leaves, rosemary, and thyme. Pour in the soy sauce and as much beef broth as necessary to just cover the short ribs. Put the lid on, bring to a boil on the stove, then carefully move the pot and its contents to the heated oven. Cook in the oven for 3-5 hours, adjusting the heat as necessary to maintain a steady simmer. The meat is ready when it falls off the bone. If you poke a fork into a piece of meat and try to pick it up, it should fall apart. Make an au jus gravy and pour over ribs at serving. Garnish with fresh chopped chives.

SWEET POTATO RISOTTO

1 medium sweet potato, peeled and chopped, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 shallot, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 1/2 cups arborio rice 1 1/3 cups dry white wine, 4 cups vegetable or chicken stock 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons brown butter 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 3 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs: sage, parsley + rosemary Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a bowl, combine chopped sweet potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, pepper, nutmeg and smoked paprika, tossing well to coat. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes, tossing every 8-10 minutes. Remove and mash until pureed, then set aside. Note: while the potatoes are roasting you can do other things, like cook the bacon or chop the fresh herbs to get it out of the way. Heat a small saucepan over medium-low heat and add chicken or vegetable stock. Heat until hot. If it begins to boil, turn down so it is no longer boiling. Heat a larger saucepan or even a dutch oven over medium heat. Add in remaining olive oil and butter (not the brown butter), then add shallots with a pinch of salt. Stir to coat and cook for 2-3 minutes until soft, then add in garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Increase heat slightly and add rice,

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stirring to coat. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring 2-3 times until the rice is translucent and begins to toast. Reduce heat to medium-low and add in wine. Continue to stir as the rice absorbs the wine. When most of it is absorbed, add in about 1/3 of the warm chicken/vegetable stock. Repeat the process, continuously stirring until the stock is absorbed, then add another 1/3. Repeat until all of the stock is used and absorbed and the rice is cooked, making sure to take a spoonful and taste test. The whole process will take about 20-25 minutes. If the rice is still too chewy and dense, heat a bit more liquid and add it again, stirring. The rule I go by is to add enough liquid just to cover the very top of the risotto. Once the rice is cooked to your liking, reduce heat to low and stir in about 3/4 cup the sweet potato puree. Take a few minutes and really stir so it is well-absorbed. Stir in parmesan cheese and brown butter, mixing to combine. Taste and season additionally if desired, but remember that you are going to add bacon on top! To serve, place the risotto in a bowl and top with some additional cheese, a sprinkling of herbs, the crumbled bacon and then more herbs and cheese if desired. Serve immediately!

Kale Salad

1⁄2 cup cubed kabocha, butternut, or other winter squash Extra-virgin olive oil, Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 bunch kale (preferably lacinato or dinosaur kale), ribs removed and finely sliced, about 2 1/2 cups 1⁄4 cup almonds, cut roughly in half 1⁄4 cup crumbled or finely chopped Cabot clothbound cheddar (or any good, aged cheddar -- if you can’t find aged cheddar, use Parmesan) Fresh lemon juice-Pecorino or other hard cheese, for shaving (optional) Heat oven to 425° F. Toss squash cubes in just enough olive oil to coat, and season with salt and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet (lined with parchment for easier cleanup), leaving space between the cubes. Roast in the oven until tender and caramelized, about 40 minutes, tossing with a spatula every 10-15 minutes. Toast the almonds on a baking sheet in the same oven until they start to smell nutty, tossing once, about 10 minutes. Let cool. In a large mixing bowl, toss the kale with the almonds, cheddar and squash. Season to taste with lemon juice and olive oil (approximately 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 2 tablespoons olive oil). Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide salad between two plates or shallow bowls. Garnish with shaved pecorino cheese, if desired, and serve.

RED CABBAGE, ONION AND WALNUT TART

1 (ready-made or home-made) 230 grs puff or shortcrust pastry 3/4 head red cabbage (shredded), 2 red onions (sliced) 1 tbsp thyme, 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar Handful of walnuts, 30 g butter (for frying) Salt and pepper to taste, Crème fraîche to serve Handful of chopped parsley What I love about this delicious recipe is that it takes about 12 minutes to prepare! Preheat oven 180°C/ 350 F (180 C). In a large pan, melt the butter on a medium heat, fry the red onions for 4 minutes. Add the shredded red cabbage and continue frying for 5 more minutes, adding salt, thyme and pepper. Finish with the balsamic vinegar, reduce for 2 minutes. Set aside. Line the tart dish with the ready rolled pastry. Add the cabbage mixture, place the walnuts all over the tart and bake in a preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown. Serve warm with a spoon of crème fraîche (European type sour cream) and chopped parsley.

Wednesday, January 17, 2018 MONTECITO CA-Candlelight vigil held for California mudslide victims. A young father became the latest known victim of the California mudslides as his body was found after those of two other members of his family, his 6-year-old son and his father-in-law. The man’s 2-year-old daughter is meanwhile still missing. The father, Pinit “Oom” Sutthithepa, 30, was missing until Saturday afternoon when recovery teams discovered his body, bringing the death toll to 20 from the devastating mudslide in the affluent enclave of Montecito north of Los Angeles. Among the 20 victims are also Sutthithepa’s 6-year-old son, Peerawat, and his 79-year-old father-in-law, Richard Loring Taylor, according to a Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s summary report. RUSSIA-The US and the historical West is losing its dominance as a world power and as new economic centers grow and stabilize the US is using its influence to try to stop the decline and destabilize the world. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused the United States of destabilizing the world, airing a list of grievances over the Trump administration’s foreign policy. Lavrov dedicated the opening of his annual press conference Monday to castigating the US, which is expected to soon issue a fresh round of sanctions against Russia over its interference in the 2016 US election. Russia has long denied meddling in the vote. HAWAII-An emergency missile alert

accidentally went out to everyone in Hawaii on Saturday after an employee “pushed the wrong button.” The mishap took place during a routine drill run after a shift change, Vern Miyagi, the agency’s admin, said. During the drill, an officer in the emergency operation center mistakenly selected an incorrect “template,” which shows what message is going to be sent, Miyagi said. From paradise to panic: Hawaii residents and vacationers run for cover, fearing missile attack. The template that the officer inadvertently selected was prepared to send the message to the public. The officer was supposed to have chosen a template that would only be sent internally. RABIES-ORLANDO, Fla. A 6-year-

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old Florida boy has died from rabies he

contracted after being scratched by an infected bat. The father of Ryker Roque told NBC that the boy died Sunday at an Orlando hospital. Father Henry Roque said he had found a sick bat, put it in a bucket and told his son not to touch it, but he did and was scratched. He said he washed the wound thoroughly but didn’t take the boy to the hospital because he cried when he was told he would get shots. About a week later the boy developed numb fingers and a headache and his parents took him for hospital treatment. Rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms develop. A vaccine given after a wound but before symptoms almost always prevents the disease. Rabid bats and wild animals have also been found in Indiana, Texas, Delaware, and Illinois. As in this case, waiting will get you killed! If there is any injury by a wild animal of any kind… or a domestic animal

recently in contact with a wild animal, wash the wound well and go to the doctor! HOUSTON-A Texas man and his wife were found bound and shot to death inside their upscale gated-community home outside Houston last weekend, officials said. Police found the corpses of Bao and Jenny Lam, both 61, on Saturday after their son grew worried and called 911, having not heard from his parents since last Thursday, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement. “The residence had been ransacked, an unknown number of firearms and other valuable items were missing,” the sheriff’s office said. Investigators believe the Lams were ambushed when they got home around 8:40 p.m. on Thursday. It was not immediately clear who committed the brutal crime. Cops were collecting surveillance footage from the area on Monday. FLU EPIDEMIC-The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) believes the nation is at peak flu season, as the disease is now considered to be an epidemic, based on its medical impact, the federal agency said today. The rate of hospital-izations for pneumonia and the flu is continuing to climb amid a CDC warning of several more weeks of significant flu activity. “It’s a busy flu season this year,” Dr. Jesse Jacob, associate professor of medicine at Emory University School of Medicine, told ABC News today. “What we’re seeing this year -- the influenza season started earlier and seems to be peaking right about now,” Dr. Daniel B. Jernigan, director of the Influenza Division in the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD) at the CDC, told “GMA” Wednesday. “That’s about a month earlier than it normally would be peaking,” he said, “so lots of cases [are] happening, in lots of states, all at the same time.” Twenty children are dead as a result of the flu in 2018, several school districts are completely closed. Forty-five people have succumbed nationwide.

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The H.E. Butt Family Foundation seeks fulltime housekeepers for the Leakey area camp facilities. Qualified candidates will enjoy joining a team and meeting new people while working together to provide clean and comfortable rooms and common areas, be professional and courteous and are able to work with cleaning equipment and chemicals. For more information or to apply please visit http: //hebff.org/work-with-us/, or contact Shelley at sseverson@hebff.org or call 713-303-7086. These positions offer competitive compensation and benefits. Leakey Auto Supply is now accepting applications for part-time help with the possibility of it becoming a full-time position. Applicant should be able to operate the computer for parts lookup, ordering and invoicing. Must be able to learn and keep up with an ever-changing auto parts market. Good customer service skills are a must. Some heavy lifting is required. Applications available at Leakey Auto Supply. Hwy 83 N. Leakey, TX 830-232-6656. Work with abused children on our campuses near Kerrville or Leakey. Couples or singles. Training, certification, career ladder. Room and board. Benefits. Must be 21 years old or older. Subject to background check and drug test. Call 830-367-6111 or email contact@youth-ranch.org. Hill Country Youth Ranch. EOE WANTED: apprentice welder, or welder’s helper. Will train for various types of welding and metals, for possible certification. This is a paid learning opportunity. Skill welders are well paid and always in demand. Apply in person at TEXAROME in Leakey, or call 1 (830) 279 2944.

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Housekeeper Needed: Now hiring a year around housekeeper to clean cabins. Off season work will include deep cleaning and some miscellaneous jobs. We are looking for a dependable individual who takes pride in their work and works well with others. Please pick up an application at Seven Buff Cabins, 4251 County Road 348, Concan or call 830-232-5260.

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BEAUTIFUL RIVER FRONT TRACT, this 5 acre building site on the Frio River can be yours today! Huge cypress trees line this blue water hole that is teeming with fish. Fronts on Highway 83 and the Frio River, private, yet close to town. Good restrictions, beautiful building site overlooking the river. It just doesn’t get any better than this!!! Price Reduced to $299,900 THE RIDGE-Experience the Texas hill country at its finest w/ private access to your own beautiful Frio River park w/BBQ pavilion. Underground utilities WITH TCEQ APPROVED WATER SYSTEM, paved roads, security gate, free roaming wildlife, hiking, biking & much more! This restricted subdivision offers 5 acre tracts of peaceful solitude that are beautiful building sites for your dream home, retirement, or vacation get-away. B&B allowed. Call for a showing or take a drive out 4 mi. south on RR 1120. Prices start at $99,500 RESIDENTIAL Four Bedroom four bath river front home located in the popular Frio Pecan Farm. Home is a good money maker and is in like new condition. Open floor plan concept with great room. Huge deck overlooking the river. $439,000. PRICE REDUCED!!! Three bed-room 2 1⁄2 bath home outside the city limits on 1.74 acres. Home is in like new condition and features a covered deck and a detached workshop. City water. Huge oak trees provide a lot of shade for the beautiful yard. $189,000. Three bed-room 2 bath riverfront home on the Frio River. Four decks to choose from when you want to drink coffee and listen to the river. $425,000. PRICE REDUCED!!! Three bed-room two bath home with approximately 2,223 square feet, on 45 acres, close to town, yet private. Other improvements include a large barn. $499,000. Two bed-room one bath home in Leakey, located on corner lot and walking distance to schools. $129,900. Cabin #9 in Frio Pecan Farm. Great Income producing property. Two bed-room 2 bath cabin fully furnished and with all the amenities offered by the Pecan Farm for only $155,000. PENDING!!! Three bed-room 2 bath modern brick home on 3.25 acres just outside Sabinal, Texas. Two large outbuildings consisting of an equipment shed and a workshop. Plenty of room for a garden or a 4-H project. Approximately 2 miles to town. $215,000. Four-bedroom 3 bath home on 6.88 acres just outside D’Hanis Texas. Great home with plenty of space for a garden or orchard. Barn in the back yard complete with storage area and a smoke house. Private but close to town. Easy commute to Hondo or San Antonio. Priced at $269,000. Beautiful one bedroom one bath cabin in Reagan Wells. Great rock patio and huge wood deck. Mature live oaks, over 100 acres of common area for property owners in this development. This can be your private get away in the woods. $139,000. PRICE REDUCED!!! This is turnkey, and ready for you! Approximately 176 feet of river frontage and a home in Frio River Place. Beautiful cypress lined private swimming hole in addition to subdivision park, three bedrooms and three full baths in main house, with guest quarters complete with a full bath. Lots of storage space, huge covered patio to watch the sun go down over the river, black top frontage. Close to Garner, Con Can, and Leakey, yet quiet and peaceful. $549,900.

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