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Current Weekly News for Leakey, Camp Wood, Sabinal, Utopia and Surrounding Areas Vol. 8 No. 4

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

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JUST FOR GRINS

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Texas Awards Millions for Mental Health

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INDEX Legals/Jail Register ... . Page 3Community News ......... Page 4-6 Feature Story ................ Page 7 Community Events.........Page 8-9 Obituaries ...................... Page 10 Classifieds ..................... Page 14

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BECKER ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR LEAKEY MAYOR There are many reasons I have decided to run for Mayor of the City of Leakey. I love this community and I am active in several areas, which through the years, have allowed me to experience the challenges our City faces from many different perspectives. I have heard people comment regarding their concern about the economic future of our City. I have been involved first hand in the trials our local businesses face every day.

I have lived here for 18 years. I have worked as a contractor with my own business for over 15 years, and as such, not only do I understand the challenges facing local businesses, but I deal with them personally.

I raised my children here, and have been active in the community, coaching little league girls’ softball for 4 years, and little league baseball for 2 years. I helped start and assisted in the funding of the Leakey Helping Hands Food Pantry. I have been active in assisting the Chamber of Commerce set up, run, and clean up many events for the past 4 years. I have been the president of the Real County Jr Horse Club for the past 3 years.

I personally heard our city leader say, “THIS TOWN IS DYING, at a recent meeting.” I disagree, I believe with competent leadership, creating a sense of community, together, we can make this town grow and prosper.

I want to meet the challenges head-on we face as a historical community, balancing the future and the past in a manner that works toward an end result that both respects our heritage and encourages our progress.

I would like to see City Ordinances enacted that prevent the things that happened in Bandera, TX from

happening in our home town of Leakey. Business will come, but by enacting City Ordinances we can control where they are located and what they can legally do, what types and kinds of signage can line our City Streets, as well as trash and refuse along our Main Street. If we wait until they are here, it is too late to stop them. I would also like to address the City Water and Sewer Ordinances and make certain they are sufficient to cover the challenges that lay ahead in that area.

I would like to see some improvements in the City Government, such as online bill pay and the City

Office open for our citizens 5 days a week.

Possibly, make the City Agendas more inclusive of the community; such as an open forum in our meetings so we can get more people involved in the City Government. The City of Leakey belongs to all of us who call it home, I’d like to include everyone. I would like 100% transparency in the City Government, and to work on repairing the City’s relationship with the County, so we can all work together in an effort to improve our community.

I want to work hard to bring new business into the City. Imagine Holiday Decorations along our Main Street, maybe local businesses that can afford to give a 10% discount to our local citizens. I also want to set up a meeting with local property owners or their staff to discuss the future of the empty buildings on our square.

Last, and far from least, the sewer and streets. I would like to take a proactive approach, get an accurate map of the water and sewer lines and push for the completion of these projects without further delay. Maybe form a citizens committee to see how this project is truly affecting our citizens and our businesses. I’d like to build some kind of park at the sewer plant and work on beautification of that area using grant funds.

I have been a part of this community for many years and I have watched it grow. Of course, we all have ideas about how to make things better… I’d like to hear your ideas. I would like to bring this community together in a positive way to make sure that when changes come, we are ready for them!

In closing I am asking that you come to the poll and vote in new blood for city council as well as myself, for Mayor.

RECRD OFFICE MOVES TO LEAKEY On December 11, 2017 the Board of Directors of the Real Edwards Conservation and Reclamation District held a special called meeting. The current Board of Directors: Pt 1 – Edwards County: Grady Douglass Pt 2 – Real County: Duane Wilson Pt 3 – Edwards County: Glynn Hendley Pt 4 – Real County: Bob Burditt, VicePresident Pt 5 – Edwards County: Sam Epperson Pt 6 – Real County: Martin Martinez, Secretary Pt 7 – Edwards County: Stan Cottle Position 8 – Real County: Roland Trees, President At-large: Rudy Gonzalez Directors present at the meeting were Stan Cottle, Sam Epperson, Martin Martinez, Bob Burditt and Roland Trees. On the

agenda was discussion and possible action on acquisition of new office building located at 234 Evergreen, Leakey, Texas. Board members reviewed both the April 2016 and December 2017 real estate appraisals for the location. Board members and General Manager Joel Pigg discussed the financial status of the District and feasibility of paying for the new office location. Pigg informed the Board members that Garry Merritt is asking the price of $160,000. for the building and office furniture. Board members authorized Pigg to enter into negoations with Merritt to purchase the office building beginning offer to begin at $150,000, not to exceed $160,000. If an agreed upon price is reached, Pigg is authorized to sign financial documents required by lender or law.

Motion by Martinez, seconded by Cottle.

by Julie Becker

Board members approved written notice to be sent to the Nueces Canyon Chamber of Commerce to terminate the rental lease on the building in Camp Wood.

Board members adopted a Resolution affixing the location of the General Office and domicle of the District per Section 15 of the District’s Enabling Legislation.

Pigg reviewed the board members that will be up for election in 2018. With no further business the meeting was adjourned. Pigg advised the Herald this week the sales price of the property was accepted at $155,000 with financing provided by the People’s State Bank in Rocksprings.

The RECRD is funded by tax dollars from both Real and Edwards Counties and District fees for applications and permits.

numerous Groundwater Districts in Texas and was established under House Bill 447 in 1959 by the 56th Texas Legislature to manage the groundwater in Edwards and Real Counties.

Over the years, the District became inactive and in the late 1990’s it appeared that it would be dissolved by state regulatory agencies. In 2000, thru the work of county officials and a group of concerned citizens the District was re-organized and regained its active status. Rules were passed and became effective January 2002.

More information can be obtained at www.recrd.org

The Real-Edwards Conservation and Reclamation District is one of the

Headwaters of the Frio Marathon/Half-Marathon

by Tim

Campbell

Headwaters of the Frio The ranch is a place of epic Marathon/Half-Marathon beauty, named for where the very set for April 7 near Leakey headwaters of the Frio River begin Event date: April 7, 2018, at the “Big Springs”, located on on the Big Springs Ranch the property. In fact, the ranch for Children, Leakey, TX was used for the 1970s Pearl Beer Event: Run/hike through commercials that featured it as “The stunning wilderness Country of 1100 Springs”, and it pathways across 7,050 acres lives up to its billing, with springs in Frio Canyon. If you like and tributaries of the Frio bursting to run or hike, enjoy spring from hillsides and caves. beauty in the Texas Hill Today, Big Springs Ranch for Country, and are inclined Children is home to children who to help children have a have been rescued from abuse, good life, then the April abandonment, and severe trauma.

7 Headwaters of the Frio Big Springs Ranch is a sister campus Marathon/Half-Marathon to Hill Country Youth Ranch in at Big Springs Ranch for Ingram, and both embody the same Children near Leakey core philosophy of rebuilding trust is the event for you. All in traumatized children through love, these elements will come patience, and family-style living. together during a familyTogether, the ranches are home to friendly weekend with Bryce Gaudian, Race Director for the upcoming Headwaters of the Frio Marathon, and a group of ranch athletes test out the race course 110 children at any given time, ages at the Big Springs Ranch for Children North of Leakey fun, food, and purpose. five to 18, and both campuses include You can take part in the a village of spacious homes, along was owned by Oma Bell Perry and her two sisters, run/hike, attend in support with charter school facilities where all great-grandnieces of Stephen F. Austin, Father of a friend or team, or volunteer to help us host the the children can learn in small class settings geared to of Texas. In 1995, after 70 years of cattle and goat participants, including manning water stations along meet the educational needs of each individual student. the trail, working onsite registration, guiding runners, ranching, Oma Bell, a true pioneer woman, and the Healing abused children can take many years, starting last surviving sister, offered the ranch to Gary Priour, or serving food. Scheduled the weekend after Easter, with providing a safe place to live, an environment Founder of Hill Country Youth Ranch, because it was where love abounds, and restoration can begin one and at the beginning of spring’s outburst of color and her family’s vision to have their ranch become home new life, the event offers a chance to spend time on step at a time. to, and a place of healing for, abused and abandoned one of the most beautiful and historic ranches in all of continued page 3 children, and she admired what Gary had done at Hill Texas. For most of the Twentieth Century, the ranch Country Youth Ranch in Ingram, just 50 miles away.

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JAIL REGISTER

Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report

January 14 - January 20, 2018

January 14 - January 20, 2018

NO ARRESTS 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

01/14/2018 @ • 1300 responded to a residence on East South Street in Camp Wood for a burglary 01/15/2018 @ • 1309 responded to the Family Dollar store in Leakey to unlock a vehicle 01/16/2018 @ • 0500 responded to Ranch Road 337 west of Leakey for a motor vehicle accident • 1207 responded to the Family Dollar store in Leakey for a verbal disagreement 01/17/2018 @

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

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 Memberimpede 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 Sisneros, Miranda Claire Violation of Probation Injury to a Child District 1/18/2018

HILL COUNTRY HERALD 337 RR 337 West P.O. Box 822 Leakey, Texas 78873 (830) 232-6294 (830) 433-1424 Published Each Wednesday Julie Becker/Editor/Publisher Billie Franklin, Sabinal Correspondent

Contributing Writers: Elaine Padgett Carnegie Linda Kirkpatrick

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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.

DETAINER LIST

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

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1232 responded to a residence on Farm to Market Road 1120 south of Leakey for a welfare check 1444 responded to US Highway 83 north of Leakey for a reckless driver 01/18/2018 @ 913 responded to a residence on West Sixth Street in Camp Wood for a welfare check 01/19/2018 @ 1235 responded to US Highway 83 south of Leakey for an oversize load escort 1544 responded to Nueces Canyon CISD in Camp Wood to unlock a vehicle

REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WANTED PERSONS AND FUGITIVES

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.

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

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)

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

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

Kenneth Lewis DOB 03-30-1984 Wanted for False Report to a Peace Officer – VOP (also wanted in Medina County)

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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

Helping children rediscover their innate value and become motivated to reach for the best in themselves is certainly not an easy or straight road. In their short lives, these precious children have already had to persevere from one day to another through horrific and dangerous circumstances.

It was out of this recognition of the children’s own ‘marathon’ of survival, that the idea came to hold a challenging marathon/half-marathon trail run/hike on the 7,050 acre Big Springs Ranch. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and it seemed an appropriate time to hold this major event which will focus on the children and the compassionate work of this time-tested ministry helping them on their journey towards wholeness. The full marathon route (26.2 miles) literally covers one end of the Big Springs Ranch to the other, offering unprecedented access to breathtaking vistas and historic landmarks. Both the half (13.1 miles) and full marathon courses cover extraordinary terrain including hills, valleys, ravines, washouts, creek beds with dinosaur tracks, a crossing of the Frio River, an abandoned 1800’s era pioneer farm site, a water cave, and more. There will be opportunities to see beautiful flora, birds, and other wildlife - all in great abundance. The entire weekend will be one of the most familyfriendly events you may ever take part in – free camping on the ranch, a pit-cooked BBQ on Friday evening, April 6, for event participants and families, activities for family members on Saturday, a post-event party and dinner following the marathon, and a Sunday morning worship service at the Big Springs Ranch Chapel, led by Jonah Priour, Ranch Chaplain.

The marathon/half-marathon will start at 7:15 a.m. on Saturday morning, April 7. All finishers will receive a special finisher’s T-shirt, and a custom-made finisher’s medal. Participants must be 18 years of age or older, and can choose

either the full or half-marathon, and can run or hike as they see fit. The event can be done solo, or teams can be formed to compete. There will be an 11-hour time limit to complete the course. The field is limited to the first 150 to register. There is no registration fee. Rather, a minimum fundraising amount has been set for each participant to raise. The money raised will go directly into the ranches’ Children’s Fund, which is the all-purpose fund that ensures the provision of the essentials for the children – food, clothing, housing and transportation – plus a wide variety of life enrichment experiences, including holiday celebrations, weekly allowances, birthdays, recreational activities, and educational adventures. With 110 children living in the ranches’ care, expenses never cease.

The needed funds are supplied partially through operational grants, bequests, thrift store sales, and endowment income. The rest must come from individual donations and special events like this. Bryce Gaudian from Hayward, Minnesota, a member of the ranches’ Advisory Board, is serving as Race Director. A veteran of 17 marathons and many UltraHikes himself, Bryce personally hiked 80 miles across Big Springs Ranch for Children during six days in April 2017 planning and charting what he believes is one of the most unique and stunningly beautiful marathon and half-marathon courses imaginable. In four years of association with the ranches he has raised over $350,000 through four Ultrahikes, making him uniquely qualified to coach participants through the fundraising aspects of participating in this, the inaugural Headwaters of the Frio Marathon/Half-Marathon. Says Gaudian, “It’s epic! It will be unforgettable. Don’t miss this one!” Detailed Information and Registration is available at: https://headwa ters.greatfeats.com

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THE TAIL OF TWO TRUCKS Sheriff Nathan T. Johnson stands between the old and the new. The 2017 F250 on the right is the newest addition to the fleet of vehicles operated by the Real County Sheriff’s Office and the 2008 F150 is a “rescued truck” that was about to be auctioned off as unusable.

The F250 was purchased with federal and state grant funds at no cost to the tax payers of Real County. Once the vehicle was obtained from the dealer, rather than paying a commercial installation outfitter, Sheriff Johnson and Johnny Bullard saved the county money by installing all the bumpers, toolboxes, lights, radio, and other emergency equipment themselves, at no cost to the county.

“This is a heavy duty 4x4, 3⁄4 ton vehicle that can get into the rougher areas of our county. It has the capacity to tow our crime scene trailer for evidence recovery, impounded vehicles, stock trailers for recovering estray livestock, equipment for community service projects, and other county businesses that requires a truck and trailer”, says Sheriff Johnson.

The F250 has already been used to secure and transport a van from the federal surplus property program in Ft. Worth for the nutrition program and to clean up the illegal dumping on Camino Del Paso.

Sheriff Johnson and Willis Glass drove to Ft. Worth and got the van for the program, transporting the van on Sheriff Johnson’s trailer and pulling it with the F250.

The other truck is a 2008 F150 that was a sheriff’s patrol unit years

ago and then went to the county road crew for a few more years.

After having some mechanical issues it was thought to be on its last leg and was about to be “put out to pasture”. Sheriff Johnson requested the commissioner’s court return the vehicle to the sheriff’s office so he and some mechanics could have a chance to get it back on line. With a little help from George Franklin, Sheriff Johnson was able to get the vehicle running again. Once the old truck showed it wasn’t quite ready to be auctioned off as scrap, Sheriff Johnson scrounged up as many scraps as possible to get the unit functional again as an emergency services vehicle. The sheriff and volunteers found an old transport cage and retrofitted it to work in the F150.

Lights, siren, and other emergency equipment were dug out of the attic in the court house and from the Sheriff Johnson’s old spare parts at the ranch. Piece by piece the old truck was transformed into a functional emergency services unit again and is now on line ready to be used.

“I believe the F150 still has a lot of life in it. Because it is a 4x4 it can go almost anywhere we need to in our rugged county. We plan to use the truck as a backup vehicle and for our reserve officers. I appreciate the commissioners giving us the opportunity to save this unit and use it a little longer for the tax payers”. – Sheriff Nathan T. Johnson

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Dates to Remember

Jan. 22 – JH BB @ Home Jan. 23 – HS BB @ Medina Jan. 26 – HS BB @ Home Jan. 29 – JH BB @ Knippa Jan. 30 – HS BB @ Rocksprings Feb. 2 – HS BB Senior Night Feb. 3 – JH BB Tournament @ Leakey Feb. 5 – Blood Drive – Methodist Church Feb. 6 – HS BB @ Barksdale Feb. 13 – HS BB @ Knippa Feb. 16 – End of 4th Six Weeks Feb. 20 – HS Boys Golf @ Bandera Feb. 21 – HS Girls Golf @ Bandera Feb. 24 – VASE UIL @ Marshal HS in San Antonio Feb. 28 – Band Contest TBA

Teacher of the Week

Mrs. Pigg 4th/5th grade Math Graduate of Texas A&M “I care a great deal and it is personal. I do my best and expect my kids to do theirs…It is difficult to let them fail but you learn so many things when they do. I pray they will take a little more than they came with and that I can be a positive role model for them.”

School News and Reminders Make sure your submit your photos for the Sweet Siblings photo contest for the Leakey Yearbook. Winning photos get a spot in this year’s Eagle Families spread!! Email entries to kguerra@leakeiyisd.net by February 14th.

Yearbooks are on sale. Order online at jostensyearbooks.com or from any yearbook staff member. Each yearbook cost $35.

Spring sports for boys and girls will begin when basketball ends.

Please see coaches for any questions or concerns.

Last semester LISD students received 162 hours of college credit.

At the SWTJC rate of $299.75 per 3 hour course, this saved our students a total of $16,186.50. Great Job Eagles!

Mrs. Sewell needs email addresses for all seniors and their parents for scholarship communication ASAP.

For questions, concerns, or news items please contact Mrs. Blanton Phone: 830-535-5595 Email: dblanton@leakeyisd.net

Youth Basketball League Angela Downum Leakey ISD Nurse

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I would like to say that the worse of the flu has passed us, but I am unsure. The number of absent students last week never went up as high as the week before but the number was only a few less.

As you all have heard on the news this flu season, which has not even peaked yet has been a bad one.

I want to remind you to be wary of where you get your information on the flu and the flu vaccine.

There is so much information out there that it is easy to become confused. I would recommend you listen to your doctor. If you do not have a regular doctor call a clinic and ask what they are recommending. If your child or you have symptoms such as respiratory issues such as a frequent cough or wheezing, accompanied by a fever over 101 make an appointment with your health care provider. If your child or you have frequent vomiting or diarrhea make an appointment with your health care provider, other less sever, symptoms can be treated at home with your preferred method of treatment. Please keep your children home until 24 hours symptom free, stopping the spread of this flu is our best weapon.

I also want to remind you all that a health body will fight the flu more efficiently so get plenty of rest, eat less processed foods and exercise. Stay well

Organizational Meeting & Sign-Up (Students in Grades 1 -6)

Thursday January 25, 2018 6:00 pm Leakey ISD Cafetorium $20 registration fee

Wednesday, January 24, 2018

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Business Professionals of America

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

By Advisor Diana Delarosa

On Saturday, January 20th, the Business and other related career fields. BPA has nevertheless, our students applied Professionals of America (BPA) team from more than 45,000 members in over 2,300 themselves and performed exceptionally.

Nueces Canyon High School, competed chapters in 25 states and Puerto Rico and Daunte Flores placed first and was awarded in their first regional State Qualifier, in Fundamental conference competition.

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Nicole The competition was Delarosa placed second and located at Medina Valley was awarded State Qualifier High school in Castroville in Extemporaneous Speech. and consisted of 17 other Aylin Ibarra was awarded schools in the area ranging State Alternate in Intermediate from 1A to 5A. This was Word Processing. Kyle Floyd the first year we formed was awarded State Alternate a BPA Chapter at Nueces in Fundamental Spreadsheet Canyon and we were so Applications. Amanda White pleased with all the students was awarded State Alternate who signed up to become in Business Law & Ethics. members. Members consist Samantha Threadgill could not of Daunte Flores, Nicole join us this competition but we Delarosa, Aylin Ibarra, look forward to her joining in on Kyle Floyd, Amanda White, the next one! I am very proud of and Samantha Threadgill. all the students, their hard work, Business Professionals dedication and willingness of America is the leading L to R: Daunte Flores, Amanda White, Aylin Ibarra, Kyle Floyd, Nichole DeLaRosa to try new things has opened CTSO (Career and Technical new doors for them. State we are excited to join them.

Student Organization) for students pursuing Saturday’s competition had 361 skilled and competition will be held in Corpus Christi, careers in business management, office talented students from around the region, Texas on February 28th - March 3rd. administration, information technology many with prior competition experience,

Fletcher Named Boys Athletic Director at Nueces Canyon CISD

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Coach Naphtali Fletcher has been named Boys Athletic Director at Nueces Canyon CISD. Coach Fletcher grew up in Monahans, Texas and came to Nueces Canyon this year from Fort Stockton ISD, where he was a U.S. History teacher and a coach. He also has previous teaching experience at Monahans High School. He currently teaches U.S. History and World Geography. He was an assistant football coach and is currently the head boys

basketball coach. He will also be the head boys track coach.

Coach Fletcher is excited about this opportunity and is thankful for all of the support he has received so far. NCCISD is very pleased that Coach Fletcher is taking on this role and we look forward to working with him in the future!

NCHS Girls Basketball Win VS. Knippa On Wednesday January 17th, the Panthers were on the prowl a day later than usual due to inclement weather. They traveled for an early game, and Girls Varsity opened play. N.C. got off to playing some average basketball. They shot well enough from the floor to score 14 points for the first quarter. They put in enough free throws to stay above average. They wrestled for some of the rebounds, and they ran the break marginally. The problem was, their opponent was playing anything but average. And mediocre was not cutting it at all. The Rockcrushers were playing like their district lives depended on the game. They out-hustled the Panthers to loose balls. They were more physical. All five of their players went for rebounds, while maybe two players in blue crashed.

And they shot lights out for the first half.

The Panthers gave up 42 first-half points, more than they give up for most games.

The atmosphere for the Canyon was a bit shell-shocked, as fans watched their team down a whopping 19 points. N.C. changed defenses yet again, and reserve Helen

Perez hit two pairs of free throws late in the second to cut the lead to 14 by the time the first half ended. Three things that were in the Panthers’ favor to give them a ray of hope was: Knippa had three starters in foul trouble, the Crushers were growing tired quickly, and the Panthers were shooting a better percentage than normal from the foul line.

In the third, N.C. tried to recapture the momentum. Guards Paige Elliott began to run the break, and Megan Sifuentes hit from downtown. Perez and Leslie Taylor tried to make the hustle plays. Slowly the ship began to turn. At the end of the third quarter, the Panthers cut the lead to three 44-47. In the fourth, both teams had to rely heavily on their bench because four players ended up fouling out, two from each team.

Fortunately for Big Blue, their bench was better. N.C. made some crucial free throws in the fourth, gained a one point lead off of a Tori Carabajal turn-around jumper, and pulled the ball out with two minutes and some change. Then, the Crushers regained the lead with a bucket on an N.C. turnover.

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Sifuentes came to the rescue and regained the lead yet again off of a two-pointer.

Perez and Mandie Carabajal each made a free throw count to keep the Canyon above water with a three-point cushion.

The Panthers made the game a tale of two halves and held the Crushers to 9 points for the second half and put up 26 points.

N.C. sneaked off with the 54-51 never-saydie- victory. Big numbers for the Panthers were: Sifuentes who led the Panthers with 14 points, 5 steals, and 2 assists. She was followed by Elliott who was also in double figures with 11 points. Tori Carabajal had 8 points and provided some rebounding for the Panthers with 7 boards. The Panthers’ hustlers were Helen Perez and Leslie Taylor each with 7 points and big free throws from both players. Shelby Pannell scored early for N.C. with their first two baskets. Mandie Carabajal netted two free throws, while Grace Luce made one, and every free throw was crucial to the gamechanger. N.C. will next host Medina.

Nueces Canyon Board of Education

- Regular Session Meeting January 15, 2018

Members of the Nueces Canyon C.I.S.D. Board of Education met in regular session on January 15th, 2018. Charles Hunger, Board Vice President, presided at the meeting. The board meeting was called to order at 6:35 pm.

Mark Martinez gave the invocation.

Principal Luci Harmon reported Elementary enrollment of 161 and Junior High and High School enrollment of 107. · The Christmas Concert took place on December 14th in the elementary gym.

The students did a great job with the performances and the teachers and Mr. Buhrts worked hard to prepare everyone for the concert. · During the spring semester we will be scheduling college visits for all sixth grade through twelfth grade students. · New legislation requires that all graduation seniors receive CPR training.

On January 4th, Nurse Lesley Caillet conducted a CPR class for all juniors and the two seniors that did not receive training last year. · We started this semester with our data day. We looked at data from benchmarks and have made adjustments to classroom instruction and tutorials based on this data. · Kyle Floyd was called at the last minute as an alternate to try out for the All-Area band. Mr. Buhrts and Kyle travelled to Orange Grove for tryouts.

Luci Harmon also presented the Food Services Report for the month saying: · Everything is running smoothly.

Kristi Powers reported on Athletics: · Basketball season is well underway. All teams are playing competitively and with control. The Girls are undefeated in the first round of district play.

In the Transportation Report to the School Board Stephen Smith reported: · The New bus is running well and the camera system is a real benefit. · Camera Systems for shuttle busses is under consideration. · Negotiations with the county are underway for leasing of the old school van for use by the Nueces Canyon Nutrition Center.

In the Maintenance Report to the School Board Stephen Smith reported: · Continuing winter weather will require close observations of HVAC systems.

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

• The board voted to accept and pay bills as presented.

• The board accepted the Budget/ Finance report as presented.

Several action items were considered by the School Board: • The board voted to Order an Election for two School Board Trustee positions on May 5th, Early voting @ NCCISD Administration Office during office hours April 23

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The board went into Executive Session from 6:55 until 7:14pm.

Upon opening into Regular Session: The board voted to extend the Superintendent Contract.

The Meeting was adjourned at 7:42pm. In attendance at the meeting were NC School Board members; Vice President Charles E. Hunger, Secretary Noreda Sifuentes, Ignacio Sanchez, Denise Rogers, and Mark Martinez. Nueces Canyon Superintendent of Schools, Kristi Powers attended the meeting. Attending and reporting on Maintenance and Transportation was Stephen Smith. Also present were; Billye Smith and Tena Hunger. Board Members Danny Irwin and Clint Luce, were not in attendance.

The next board meeting was set for February 19th at 6:60 pm. The Nueces Canyon Board of Education normally meets at the Administration Building in Barksdale, on the third Monday of each month at 6:30pm. Please call the District Business Office at 830-234-3514 or consult the school calendar at www.nccisd.net to verify meeting dates and times.

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The worship service began with a reading from Parker Boyd from the Book of Jeremiah, chapter 29, verse 11.

An Elders Meeting followed the service and this coming Sunday, there will be a Congregational Meeting.

Items for the Bean and Cornbread Supper are due this coming Sunday. The Supper is scheduled for Friday evening, February 9, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. with tickets on sale now. There will also be tickets at the door.

The supper includes your drink and choice of dessert.

The Wednesday night Bible Study is in the Book of James, with lively discussion on the scripture. It is open to all.

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Then on Thursday at 6:30 a.m., the Men’s Prayer group and Bible study is held.

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The members are currently asking for donations of blankets and clothing in larger sizes, 1X and up, to be given to veterans.

There are many homeless veterans and many of also who are unable to work and this is one way to help a veteran. If you have any too large, or too small, items, they can be recycled in this manner. Call Kathy Sprott at 988-2081 and if no answer, leave a message. She has a contact and can make sure the items will be put to good use.

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In the bulletin was a thank you from a recovering drug addict whose child received a gift from the Angel Tree at the Torres Unit in Hondo. The man wrote that he hopes to be able to provide for his own child this coming Christmas. This note should make everyone who participated in this past Christmas Angel Tree pause and realize that they are making a difference in these lives.

This past Sunday, Brother Monty Benson provided the music for the Contemporary Worship Service. At 6 p.m. they began a study on the Book of Ruth.

First United Methodist Tommy Bomer on violin and Becky Gring on piano provided the music for the worship service.

On February 4, following the Sunday service, Texas Ranger Wayne Matthews will speak to those in leadership about concerns for security at church gatherings and events. This will be held in the sanctuary.

The youth met Sunday evening. They are under the leadership of the Stewarts.

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As a special guest, Pastor John Wakabi of Uganda, Africa, will be holding services on February 8 and 9 at 7 p.m. in The Lounge.

He also has a morning prayer radio show at 10 a.m. on F.M. 98.9. It is open to everyone and an opportunity to hear the Voice of Christ through this presentation.

St. Patrick’s Catholic The altar flowers were placed in remembrance of the souls in Purgatory.

A request has been made, for the safety of the children in Religious Education class, that parents come to the classroom to pick up your children. This coming weekend, the second collection will be for the Church in Latin America.

Texas Awards Millions for Mental Health AUSTIN — The Texas Health and Human Services Commission today announced it is awarding up to $27.5 million in grant funds through two programs that support mental health services and projects for Texas.

Up to $12.5 million will be awarded through the Mental Health Grant Program for Justice-Involved Individuals, and up to $15 million is being awarded for the Community Mental Health Grant Program.

Mental Health Grant Program for Justice-Involved Individuals As part of the first phase of the state’s Mental Health Grant Program for Justice-Involved Individuals, up to $12.5 million in grant funds will go to 12 local mental health authorities and one local behavioral health authority. The funds will be used to establish, continue, or expand programs to help people with mental illness receive services and supports needed to address mental health issues outside of the criminal justice system and reduce wait time for people committed to a state hospital.

Sen. Joan Huffman’s Senate Bill 292 established the Mental Health Grant Program for Justice-Involved Individuals and provides $37.5 million in state funds over the 2018-19 biennium to be matched by grantees with local and private funds. An additional round of funding will be announced for fiscal year 2019.

Funding through the grant was awarded through an application process, which required a project proposal. Grant awardees are required to match a portion of the state’s grant award to demonstrate their communities’ commitment to addressing the mental health needs of individuals involved in the criminal justice system and to increasing their access to mental health treatment and services.

The following organizations have been selected to receive funding for this phase of the grant program and will begin providing services in the counties listed pending execution of contracts: • Central Counties – Bell County • Center for HealthCare Services – Bexar County • Denton County MHMR Center – Denton County • Emergence Health Network – El Paso County • Gulf Coast Center – Galveston County • Integral Care – Travis County • LifePath Systems – Collin County • North Texas Behavioral Health Authority – Dallas County • SpindleTop Center – Jefferson County • StarCare Specialty Health System – Lubbock county • My Health My Resources of Tarrant County – Tarrant County • Texana Center – Fort Bend County • Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare – Montgomery County • Tropical Texas Behavioral Health – Cameron, Hidalgo and Willacy counties Community Mental Health Grant Program As part of the first phase of HHSC’s Community Mental Health Grant Program, up to $15 million in grant funds will go to 23 local mental health authorities and two local behavioral health authorities located across the state.

Rep. Four Price’s House Bill 13 established the Community Mental Health Grant Program and provides $30 million in state funds over the 2018-19 biennium to be matched by grantees with local and private funds.

“I am pleased to see HHSC’s implementation of these two vitally important mental health bills which will benefit many Texans

statewide. I am also grateful for all who assisted in the successful passage of these bills — my colleagues, especially those from the House Select Committee on Mental Health, the many mental health advocates, and my able staff,” said Rep. Four Price.

Grants will fund community programs to expand treatment, promote recovery, and improve quality of life for individuals with mental illness. Examples of expanded treatment and services include adding licensed chemical dependency counselors and peers to mobile crisis outreach teams and establishing drop-in centers for individuals experiencing crisis as an alternative to the emergency room or hospitalization.

Funding through the grant was awarded through an application process, which required a project proposal. Grant awardees are required to match a portion of the state’s grant award to demonstrate their commitment to addressing the mental health needs of individuals living in their communities.

The following organizations have been selected to receive funding for this phase of the grant program and will begin providing services in the proposed counties listed pending execution of contracts: · Andrews Center Behavioral Healthcare Center - Smith, Henderson, VanZandt, Wood and Raines counties · Betty Hardwick Center - Taylor, Jones, Callahan, Shackelford and Stephens counties · Bluebonnet Trails - Williamson and Gonzalez counties · Border Region Behavioral Health Center - Zapata, Jim Hogg and Starr counties · Burke Center - Angelina, Houston, Jasper, Nacogdoches, Newton, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Trinity and Tyler counties · Camino Real Community Services - Atascosa, Dimmit, Frio, Karnes, LaSalle, Maverick, McMullen, Wilson, and Zavala counties · Center for Health Care Services - Bexar County · Center for Life Services - Brown County · Community Healthcore - Bowie and Cass counties · Gulf Bend Center - Goliad, Refugio, Jackson, Calhoun, Lavaca, Dewitt and Victoria counties · Harris Center - Harris County · Helen Farabee Regional MHMR Center - Young County · Hill Country Center - Comal County · Integral Care - Travis County · LifePath Systems - Collin County · MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley - Brazos County · MHMR Services for the Concho Valley - Tom Green, Crockett, Coke, Irion, Concho, Sterling and Regan counties · My Health My Resource Tarrant County - Tarrant County · North Texas Behavioral Health Authority - Dallas, Hunt, Ellis, Rockwall, Kaufman and Navarro counties · Pecan Valley Centers - Johnson, Parker, Hood, Erath, Palo Pinto and Somervell counties · StarCare Specialty Health System - Lubbock County · Texas Panhandle - Potter and Randall counties · Texoma Center - Cooke, Fannin and Grayson counties · Tri-County Services - Montgomery County · West Texas Centers - Howard County For more information on accessing behavioral health services in Texas, please visit https://MentalHealthTX.org/

Wednesday, January 24, 2018

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Human Trafficking Awareness Month – January

by Elaine Padgett Carnegie

“Human trafficking is a crime against humanity. We must unite our efforts to free victims and stop this crime that’s become ever more aggressive, that threatens not just individuals, but the foundational values of society.” - Pope Francis In support of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, several things are happening around our Country.

Largely unsupported or reported

by Media. The headlines only grab stats when the bloodied, bruised, dead bodies of human beings can be photographed in the back of a tractor/trailer or a child turns up dead. Isn’t it strange how things work in America these days. Days of Greatness!

By the way, just for the record… that is not meant to be a jab at President Donald J. Trump who on December 17, 2017 signed into law and proclaimed January 2018 as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month.

In addition, he said, “My Administration continues to work to drive out the darkness human traffickers cast upon our world. My Interagency Task Force, will monitor and combat trafficking in persons and has enhanced collaboration with other nations, businesses, civil society organizations, and survivors of human trafficking. The Department of State has contributed $25 million to the Global Fund to End Modern Slavery, because of the critical need for cross-nation collaborative action to counter human trafficking. The Department of Labor has released an innovative, business-focused mobile app that supports private-sector efforts to eradicate forced labor from global supply chains.”

President Trump continued by saying, “In addition to these governmental actions, Americans must learn how to identify and combat the evil of enslavement. This is especially important for those who are most likely to encounter the perpetrators of slavery and their victims, including healthcare providers, educators, law enforcement officials, and social services professionals. Through the Department of Homeland Security’s Blue Campaign, all Americans can learn to recognize the signs of human trafficking and how to report suspected instances. By taking steps to become familiar with the telltale

signs of traffickers or the signals of their victims, Americans can save innocent lives.”

Facts about Human Trafficking: There are an estimated 40.3 million victims of modern-day slavery worldwide. Of these, 25 million are victims of labor or sex trafficking and 15 million are people trapped in forced marriages.

Unfortunately, stakeholders have increasingly found that individuals in situations of forced migration, such as refugees and unaccompanied children, are particularly vulnerable to labor and sex traffickers.

Victim identification remains a significant challenge to U.S. efforts to prevent trafficking, prosecute perpetrators and protect victims.

During Fiscal Year 2016, the Department of Justice secured convictions against 439 traffickers, a significant increase from 297 convictions in 2015. {I can’t help it… Just stop and let that hit your brain for a moment. Out of 40.3 Million people only 736 persons were convicted of enslavement. It is no one’s fault. This is an increasingly violent and difficult problem.} The statistics speak for themselves. It is hard today, when we are inundated… saturated with bloodshed and sadness… almost hopelessness in the American situation. Do not let that deter you for even great accomplishment begins somewhere. One act… one phone call… one observant person can free hundreds of innocent lives. So, keep an eye out for these tell-tale signs. Human Trafficking is unfortunately everywhere and is flourishing in America, right where you live!

To request help or report suspected human trafficking, call the National Human

Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888. Or text HELP to: BeFree (233733).

Recognize the signs among common work and living Conditions: The individual(s) in question; Is not free to leave or come and go as he/ she wishes, Is under 18 and is providing commercial sex acts; Is in the commercial sex industry and has a pimp / manager; Is unpaid, paid very little, or paid only through tips; Works excessively long and/or unusual hours; Is not allowed breaks or suffers under unusual restrictions at work.

Owes a large debt and is unable to pay it off; Was recruited through false promises concerning the nature and conditions of his/her work; High security measures exist in the work and/or living locations (e.g. opaque windows, boarded up windows, bars on windows, barbed wire, security cameras, etc.).

These individuals will have poor mental health or abnormal behavior, which can be classified as aggressive or fearful. They might appear anxious, depressed, submissive, tense, or nervous and paranoid. Exhibits unusually fearful or anxious behavior after bringing up law enforcement.

Avoids eye contact, poor physical health, lacks health care, appears malnourished, and shows signs of physical and/or sexual abuse, physical restraint, confinement, or torture.

Lack of Control-Has few or no personal possessions, Is not in control of his/her own money, no financial records, or bank account. Is not in control of his/her own identification documents (ID or passport). Is not allowed or able to speak for themselves (a third party may insist on being present and/or translating).

Other-Claims of just visiting and inability to clarify where he/she is staying/address.

Lack of knowledge of whereabouts and/or do not know what city he/she is in.

Loss of sense of time-Has numerous inconsistencies in his/her story.

This list is not exhaustive and represents only a selection of possible indicators.

Also, the red flags in this list may not be present in all trafficking cases and are not cumulative. Learn more at www.humantra ffickinghotline.org.

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The agency will cease providing these specialized services in January 2018.

The Veterans’ Mental Health Services program was developed to meet the overall needs of veterans who experience behavioral health issues.

The project expanded veterans’ peer support services to identify veterans and their family members who need comprehensive community-based, wraparound behavioral health services, such as psychiatric rehabilitation, skills training, crisis intervention, supported housing and supported employment.

These were intended to complement, but not duplicate, services offered through the Veterans’ Administration and other community veteran organizations.

The overall goal was to provide these community-based, wraparound behavioral health services to treat symptoms prior to the need for utilization of emergency departments, inpatient hospitalization, or incarceration.

Texas currently is transitioning from a

fee-for-service-based system; it continues to increase utilization of managed care outcomes to achieve program savings and improve the delivery of health care to Texans. This shift in service delivery funding has required Hill Country MHDD Centers to scale back programs that can no longer be funded through waiver incentive payments and have no other reimbursement options. The Veterans’ Services program has been successful in changing lives and providing resources such as navigation, peer support services, resource linkage, community engagement and awareness activities. However, with over 2,364 organizations across Texas competing for the same funding dollars, funding for veteran-based organizations is limited.

Hill Country MHDD Centers will continue to serve veterans through the state-funded Military Veteran Peer Network (MVPN) program and Veterans’ Administration services provided out of agency clinics. Mental health services and group peer support services will continue to be provided to veterans through clinics located throughout the 19 counties served by the agency. Clinic staff will continue to assist with resource navigation and empower each individual’s personal

recovery goals. Additionally, a network of currently existing veterans’ service organizations continues to be available in most communities, or in nearby adjacent communities. Every effort will be made to link veterans who will be impacted by this decision with services that will meet their individual needs.

Nine employees are impacted by the closure of the Veterans’ Services program. “We are equally committed to the staff employed in this program,” said Executive Director Ross Robinson, “and will work closely with them either to secure other employment within our organization or to support their transition to new employment outside the agency.”

“We are thankful to our veterans and personnel who have worked together so effectively over these past few years,” said Robinson. “We especially want to thank our counties and communities for their continued support of the veteran community.”

Hill Country MHDD Centers provides mental health, intellectual and developmental disability, substance abuse, and other behavioral health services throughout 19 counties in the greater Texas Hill Country.

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“As you know well, many of the Obama administration’s policies ran directly counter to these values by liberalizing the use of taxpayer funds to support abortion providers or their affiliates,” writes Governor Abbott. “But even worse, in some cases, the Obama administration took punitive action against states like Texas that pursued pro-life

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Reinstating federal funding for Texas’ women’s health program provides an additional opportunity to put those values into action, all while supporting health care access for Texas women.”

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SWTJC hosts second annual robotics tournament Uvalde, TX, January 17, 2018– Southwest Texas Junior College will be hosting a First Lego League Qualifier Tournament on Saturday, February 3 in Uvalde.

Teams from the Alamo West Division, which spans from San Antonio to Laredo will compete at the second annual robotics qualifying meet hosted

by SWTJC. A total of 23 teams from area schools will be competing in the regional qualifier, which includes two teams from the Uvalde Independent School District, the Batesville School Bobcats Bots and the Robboteks from Robb School. The top two teams will advance to the West Division Championship on

March 3 in San Antonio.

Every year the competition is given a theme. For 2018, the theme is ‘Hydrodynamics’, or the flow of fluids.

The robots built are to use, transport and dispose of water. A set of missions tests the hydrodynamic capabilities of the robots.

The competition dates back to 1998

with 210 teams, but over the last twenty years, it has grown into a global tournament with approximately 30,000 teams.

The public is invited to attend and watch teams as they compete in the hydrodynamics robot games.

Concessions will be for available courtesy of the SWTJC Uvalde STEM Club. For any additional questions regarding the Qualifier, please contact Oscar Gaytan, STEM Outreach Coordinator, at oegaytan@swtjc.edu or 830-591-7381.

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The Texas Hill Country “Hill Country” is a term applied to the region including all or part of twenty-five counties near the geographical center of Texas. It is bordered on the east and south by the Balcones Escarpment, on the west by the relatively undissected Edwards Plateau, and on the north by rolling plains and prairies. The elevations range from less than 1000 feet in the south and eastern areas of the Hill Country and generally rise toward the north and west to reach more than 2500 feet in Schleicher and Kerr counties.

Lying in the transition zone between humid and semi-arid climates, the Hill Country experiences both wet and dry years. The vegetation originally consisted of a parklike, open forest dominated by several types of oak, giving way in places to expanses of shinnery, to prairie, or to dense juniper (colloquially called cedar) brakes. Both mesquites and junipers have expanded as the natural environment has been disturbed.

In the cultural sense, the Hill Country has been a meeting ground of Indian, Spanish, Mexican, southern Anglo, and northern European cultures. The Apaches and their successors, the Comanches, left little imprint but did slow Spanish colonial activities in the region. As early as 1860 the partition of the Hill Country between the two groups that were to dominate it—southern Anglos and Germans—had been accomplished.

Between 1840 and 1850 significant numbers of settlers, mostly southern mountaineers, had been attracted to the Hill Country, particularly to Williamson, Hays, Comal, and Gillespie counties.

Settlers from the mountain states of Tennessee, Arkansas, and Missouri composed the largest nativity groups within the rural, immigrant, Anglo-American population of these counties.

The initial settlement of the remaining Hill Country counties occurred in the decade before the outbreak of the Civil War, as migration into the hills continued on a larger scale.

But the southern mountaineers were not solely responsible for the peopling of the Hill Country.

Germans, mainly Hessians and Lower Saxons, occupied a corridor stretching 100 miles northwestward along the axis of an old Indian route known as the Pinta Trail, later called the Upper Emigrant Road. The towns of Fredericksburg, Comfort, Boerne, and Mason all bear a strong German cultural imprint, as do numerous neighboring hamlets and farms. Each river valley in the German-settled portion of the Hill Country developed its own distinctive subculture, particularly in the religious sense. Other European groups in the Hill Country include Silesian Poles, Alsatians, and Britishers. Blacks are largely absent in the Hill Country, though a few tiny freedmen colonies, such as Payton Colony in Blanco County, occur. Hispanics form a relatively small minority throughout the Hill Country.

Today, the Hill Country is perhaps best known for its tall rugged limestone hills and granite outcrops, spring fed streams and lakes, and unique cultural influences that have made the region a special Texas attraction.

The Upper Nueces-Frio Soil & Water Conservation District 2018 Poster & Essay Contest The Upper Nueces-Frio SWCD #238 is sponsoring the annual Poster and Essay Contest for 2018. Below are rules the Texas State Soil & Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) has for the contests so be sure to read and follow those.

Both the 2018 Poster and Essay Contest topics are: “Healthy Soils Are Full of Life”.

Poster Contest: The Poster Contest is open to boys and girls ages 12 years and under and does not jeopardize Texas Interscholastic League eligibility. Two willing entries will be sent to the Texas State Soil & Water Conservation Board for competition at the Area II level in Temple. All poster entries shall be on standard poster board, cut to half size (22” by 14”). All entries shall address the contest topic; the topic shall be printed (with correct spelling) at the top of the poster. Posters are judged on adherence to the topic, artwork and correct spelling.

All Poster entries must have the student’s full name, name of school and teacher, and

grade and age written on the back.

Essay Contest: The Essay Contest is open to two age divisions: Junior Division: Ages 13 and under (maximum 300 words); Senior Division: Ages 14 to 18 (maximum 500 words.) All Essays must be typed on plain 8.5 X 11” standard paper. All Essays must include a cover sheet containing the student’s full name. grade and age, school district and teacher’s name.

This year a total of two winning entries, one poster and one essay District wide will be sent to the Texas State Soil & Water Conservation Board for competition at the Area II level in Temple.

Rocksprings ISD: Poster and Essay Contest entries will be picked up at the Elementary and High School Offices on Tuesday afternoon by 1:30 p.m. on February 13th 2018.

Nueces Canyon CISD: Poster and Essay Contest entries will be picked up on Tuesday morning by 12:00 noon on February 13th,

NEWProperty 01: 159 Laurel St. 3/2.5/2car Beautiful, spacious rock home on 1.86 ac. w/nice workshop. Lovely neighborhood. $339,000 Property 11: 157 Spring Branch in Twin Forks is a super nice 3BD/2BA home on TWO LOTS! Gorgeous Frio River access! $229,000 Property 13: 28 ac. w/cute 1BD/1BA cabin and creek frontage in Rancho Real. 631 Riemer Rd. $190,000 Property 18: 3BD/2BA log home under huge pecan trees. 85 Pecan Bottom Lp in River Tree. Gorgeous river access! $320,000 PENDING Property 19: 4BD/3BA home on 9+ ac. in THE RANCH in Concan! Unique property w/river access! Ag. Valuation.. $485,000 SOLD Property 21: TWO exceptional 3BD/2BA homes on 5 acs. in The Ranch in Concan. Gorgeous river park. Must see! $699,000 Property 22: Lot 15, Canyon Oaks#1 in Concan! Newer 3BD/2.5BA w/extensive porches. Solid rental history. $315,000 PENDING Property 24:Cute 3/2 brick home in town. Easy walk to shops, restaurants, library and the Frio! Circle drive + carport. $129,500 Property 25: HEARTSTONE! 4bd/4ba APPRX. 2800 sq. ft. Circle drive, pool & views! Directly across from river access. $765,000 Property 26: RIVERFRONT home on 2+ acres. Beautiful, hill country modern design. High end finishes & appliances. $515,000 REDUCED Property 27: 4BD/3.5BA home w/gorgeous views. 621 Catclaw Mtn. Rd. in Concan. Rental OK. Frio river access! $549,000 REDUCED NEWProperty 30: 469 Kahn Rd., Rio Frio in Deer Creek. Private 2BD/2BA on 5+ acres! Rock/cedar home, covered porch, must see. $260,000 Property 33: HEARTSTONE! 2.68 ac. lot w/~290’ of FRIO frontage! 5BD/5BA/2HB. Outdoor kitchen, infinity pool and more! $1,300,000 Property 41: Nice 52 acre place with a spacious 2BD/2BA home located halfway between Uvalde & Camp Wood. $275,000 PENDING Property 78: 4BD/3BA home on nearly one ac. 179 Roy Chisum Rd. No restrictions! 500’ of private river access! $299,000

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

COMMERCIAL Property 3-6: 1+ ac. Commercial lots Concan. Frontage on US HWY 83. All utilities available. MAKE OFFER!!! $139,000-$149,000 NEWProperty 09:1.12 acre tract w/730’ of frontage on FM1050 directly across from Garner State Park! Walk to river. Elec. avail. $100,000 Property 28: 545 N. US Hwy. 83 is nearly a half acre with great visibility & road frntg 3 sides. 1800sf bldg. w/commercial kitchen. $295,000 Property 36: Riverstone Vacation Cabins! 13.9 acres w/500’ of Frio river frontage. 5 cabins + main home. $775,000 REDUCED

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2018 Leakey ISD: Poster and Essay Contest entries will be picked up on Wednesday morning by 12:00 noon on February 14th, 2018 Entries in both contests may also be dropped off during regular business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 12th or Tuesday, Feb. 13th at the District Headquarters in the USDA Building, 100 S. Sweeten St. in Rocksprings and on Feb. 14th until the deadline of 12:00 noon.

Additional information is available by calling the Upper Nueces-Frio Soil and Water Conservation District Office at (830) 683-2187, ext. 103

LEAKEY CONCERT SUCCESS! On January 10th, Nashville musicians, Buddy Greene and Jeff Taylor, delighted the Leakey community with their classical, blue grass, Irish, and gospel songs. From accordion to guitar and harmonica to piano, they filled the air for 90 minutes with sounds that brought praises, laughter, and tears. Special thanks to First Baptist Church of Leakey for hosting the concert sponsored by The H. E. Butt Family Foundation. For more information, visit hebff.org.

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Wednesday, January 24, 2018

O B I T U A R I E S Brenda Boyd

Johnie Hillis

Charles Lee Middleton

(September 7, 1952 - January 19, 2018)

(February 22, 1924 - January 21, 2018)

(June 24, 1934 - January 17, 2018)

Brenda Gayle Boyd of Leakey passed away on January 19, 2018 in San Antonio at the age of 65. She was born on September 7, 1952 in Wichita Falls to Wilton Wayne Nichols and Dorthy Barrow Nichols.

She married Marvin “Jim” Boyd in Big Spring on January 19, 1973. She is survived by her husband of 45 years; son, Kevin Brandon Boyd and wife, Linda of Vanderpool; sister, Twila Marie Wegner and husband, Robby; and brother, Darrell Wayne Nichols and wife, Sheri, all of Big Spring; and three grandchildren, Haleigh Lynn Boyd, Dalton James Boyd, and Delaney Marie Boyd. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Carla Denise Smith. The family will greet guests on Monday, January 22, 2018 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary in Sabinal. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Vanderpool Cemetery. Rev. Myrtle Carney will officiate.

Johnie L. Hillis of Uvalde passed away on January 21, 2018 in Uvalde Memorial Hospital at the age of 93. She was born on February 22, 1924 in Bee Branch, Arkansas to Vernon Rutherford and Pearl Hutchinson. She is survived by three children, Linda Gloor, Helen Hillis, and Homer Hudson Hillis, Jr. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at 10:00 AM in Sabinal Cemetery. A full obituary will appear soon.

Charles Lee Middleton passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at his home in Rio Frio, Texas. “Papa Lee” was born in Houston, Texas on June 24, 1934, to Henry Lee and Helen Elizabeth Middleton.

After growing up in Pasadena, Texas, Lee went to college, served four years in the United States Army, and came home to open his own automotive business. Years later he got into the chemical industry, serving as a supervisor for GAF Corporation. He married his wife of 42 years, Jackie in 1974. The two of them lived in Ingram, Texas and sold real estate for years until their retirement to the Leakey area. At that point, they formed lasting relationships with their Leakey United Methodist Church family. Lee loved to fish as a younger man, often fishing the lakes, bays, and Gulf of Mexico. He also loved to hunt, which he did more of in his retirement years. Through the years, he enjoyed cooking briskets and deer meat for family when they would come in for holiday gatherings. Lee loved to be surrounded by family and friends at those special times of the year when the family would gather. Lee was preceded in death by his wife, Jackie, parents, Henry and Helen Middleton, and brother, Bobby Middleton. Left to honor his memory is daughter, Melissa Davenport and husband Billy of Dickinson, Texas; sons, Keith Trichel and wife Mary of Humble, Texas and Mike Trichel of Austin, Texas; siblings, Mary Bowden of Spring, Texas, Nancy Encke and husband Nick of Ft Worth, Texas, and David Middleton of Conroe, Texas. Other family members left to cherish his memory are his grandchildren, Chad Davenport and wife Holly, Eric Davenport and wife Jenny, Danny Trichel, and Nick Trichel; great grandchildren, Cooper, Harper, Ethan, and Drew; treasured nieces and nephews, especially his two sidekicks Hank Middleton and Randy Middleton. Pallbearers include Hank Middleton, Tommy Middleton, Billy Davenport, Chad Davenport, Eric Davenport, and Clifford Land. Funeral services were held 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at United Methodist Church, Leakey, Texas. Reverend Bridget Preece, officiated the funeral service. Burial followed at the Rio Frio Cemetery, Rio Frio, Texas.

Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Leakey, Texas. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net

Billie Malone

(July 20, 1953 - January 19, 2018) Arrangements for Billie Malone who passed from this life on Friday, January 19, 2018, are pending at this time and will be announced when they become available.

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

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Someone remembers – someone cares It’s true that some people are healthier than others, but the uncomfortable facts reveal the human body is generally frail and vulnerable. I occasionally joke around with my Son-in-law about him being from another planet because he says he’s never been sick, but unfortunately, like all the rest of us, there will come a day when something will go wrong. As a minister, I’ve been around my share of sickness and pain and it truly hurts me to see others suffer. My father was a very sick man, and our family watched him go through years of agony. With my parents being faithful members of their church, they received countless thoughts and prayers for him to overcome his health problems. Why was he not healed? Well, I guess that question could also be asked about millions of others since the beginning of time and the answer is always the same – we really do not know. Do prayers work? Of course, but just because we do not see instant results or for that matter, any results at all does not mean the power of God was not working behind the scenes. I absolutely believe in miracles from heaven and have personally seen them, but we also need to remember this life is only temporary and its true meaning is to develop an awareness of humility, respect, and

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

trust in the one who is in total control.

We’ve heard the old saying about how life was never promised to be a rose garden and we can see a lot of spiritual truth in this statement. In this light, we can also be reminded that every rose has its thorns. If our path was always smooth and we always had plenty of money and felt wonderful every day, we would not understand what it means to desperately seek Him. There would be no desire to pray or need to demonstrate faith which are essential spiritual building blocks in our relationship with God. You see, the Lord did not intend for us to worship creation and have the independence to live however we want. He desires that we worship Him the creator and live according to His will. Each person is given a few years on this earth as an opportunity to know God and allow Him to transform and prepare us to live with Him forever, which is what life is all about.

Since Adam and Eve sinned in the garden and God changed the way the human race was living, mankind has been given a much more difficult fate. Along with things like the atmosphere and the plant and animal kingdom being altered, our DNA is hindered by imperfections and susceptible to abnormalities

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

Youth Pastor James Jones Pastor Dr. Robert Richarz Church in the Valley Hwy 83 Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.6090 Pastor Ray Miller Sunday School: 9:45am Worship: 10:45am Childrens Church 11 Evening: 6:00pm Wed. Service 6:30 Fellowship (2nd & 4th) 7:00pm Spanish Service Sat. 6:00pm

New Fellowship Church Hwy 337 & Camino Alto Leakey, TX 830.232.4287 Sunday School: 9:45am Pastor: Greg Mutchler Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

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

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

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and disease. These hardships and places of time of need.” desperation are not only a reminder to keep If we are in Christ today, we can say with all focusing on the promises of heaven but a confidence that one way or another we will window of opportunity to draw nearer to Him. be healed. Whether in this life or in the next, If you or a loved one is facing a serious illness, God’s great love and mercy will make us whole! there is plenty of discouragement and negativity Today, may you be surrounded by His glorious but at the same time are certain truths that can presence as He ministers His comfort and fill us with peace and joy. Having the right peace to your mind, body, and soul. Someone attitude even as we walk through the valley remembers someone cares – your name is being of the shadow of death can change defeat into whispered in someone’s prayers. victory. Here are a few things that illness cannot To receive the free CD “Keeper of my soul” do. It cannot stop our love. It cannot keep us with scriptures related to healing, peace, faith, out of heaven or hinder our faith. It cannot and encouragement visit: billyhollandministries take away our peace. It cannot erase or ruin .com our memories. It cannot harness our courage or destroy our confidence.

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JUST FOR GRINS

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

“Reverse Prediction” As an ex-public educator of 14 years, I’m no stranger to the laws of science- especially as they relate to life here in the Frio canyon. In fact, I don’t mind admitting that I’ve been working extensively on a precept that I hope to publish, and eventually establish as scientific law. At first, I thought that my discovery was just a fluke- an accidental series of related events. However, since I have now lived here in the canyon over 13 years, I realize that this phenomenon is a constant, and therefore confidence is high (even among my colleagues’) that I will eventually prove this theory into law. I call it “Kerr’s Theory of Reverse Prediction” You may be familiar with other scientific laws such as Newton’s Law which states that for every action, there is an opposite reaction of equal force. Too complicated? Try something a little on the lighter side, like Murphy’s Law, which says that anything that can go wrong will go wrong!

Most scientific laws can be reduced to a mathematical statement. For example, Albert Einstein’s Theory of Relativity can be written as the well-known mathematical formula “E=MC2.” Therefore, to better explain my theory, I will offer the simple equation of J=-J, where ”J” represents What John says will happen, and “–J” represents what actually happens.

To be more specific, Kerr’s Theory of Reverse Prediction is the given that whatever I expect to happen will produce the complete opposite result!

Consider this theory as it applies to my ability to predict the weather here at camp. For example, the sr. youth camp director, Chandler Pruitt, notices some ominous grey clouds forming over Singing Hills, and he calls me on the radio for a weather forecast. Naturally, wanting to give him some educated analysis, I go on-line and download the current radar loop which shows zero precipitation, and virtually no storm cells within a 100 mile radius. I then report to Chandler that the scope is clear and that he has nothing to worry about. Fifteen minutes later, rain begins to pound down in torrents here on the headwaters, causing a flashflood warning for Real County, and a sheriff’s evacuation order of Garner State Park, and the city of Concan! Conversely, let’s say I opened the radar loop and had seen a storm cell headed straight for us on my computer screen that was the size and color of a strawberry! In this scenario, I

would immediately get on the radio, and cause a county-wide panic only to have the rest of the day resemble the peace and tranquility of a Thomas Kinkade Painting!

Of course, this phenomenon of reverse prediction is not just correlated to the weather. Here are some other recent selfassured statements that didn’t exactly pan out the way I expected.

“I know you’re tired of hiking kids, but our truck is just on top of that ridge.”

“Hey Coleman, duck down so I can cast over your head. Don’t worry, I won’t hook you.”

“Of course I know where we are- we should be there in 10 minutes.”

“You can jump across that ditch easy honey. Anyway, that mud is only 2 inches deep.”

“Don’t worry William, baby skunks can’t spray yet.”

It’s not that I’m bad at predicting things… O.K., that’s exactly what it is, but don’t throw me under the bus just yet-there’s a silver lining with this theory. Actually, I’m so bad at predicting things that I’m good at it, and people around me have learned to act on that consistency. Follow me here; if I tell Chandler that we are about to get hit by a storm that would rival a cat.

3 hurricane, Chandler knows with certainty that it’s time for Singing Hills to go swimming! If I tell our Outdoor Ed. Director, Erik Silvius, not to move because wild boars don’t generally charge humans, he knows that he’d better find a tall tree post-haste! It’s all about consistency, and I’ve even learned to use reverse predictions to my own advantage. Just last week, while fishing with my son, I tested my theory out with an experiment. Noticing that the fish bite was getting slow, I said out loud, “Hey Gideon, the fish aren’t biting anymore. Let’s grab our gear, and head for--” BAM- even before I had finished the sentence, a hard-hitting strike bent Gideon’s rod almost into the water, and a few moments later, he landed his personal best bass!

All I need is a little more evidence before I can finally publish my research, and at last be recognized in the world of Science.

In the meantime, the weather is going to be beautiful out here in the canyon this week, and I thought I’d go out for a nice long walk. Anybody want to come with?

Alamo Cannon Conservation SAN ANTONIO - Today the Alamo loaded within the 4-pound Spanish welcomes the return of two historic cannon. cannons used during the 1836 Siege “This Spanish gun was more than 100 and Battle of the Alamo back to the years old by the time it was used in the Alamo grounds. The battle cannons battle,” said Jobling, noting that the revealed some surprising secrets cannon was likely produced in the early during their conservation at the Texas 1700s. “While we can’t say for sure, A&M Conservation Research Lab in it is possible that the cannonball we College Station, Texas. The cannons found in the gun was loaded during the were sent to the lab in October as part 1836 Battle of the Alamo, but of course, of a larger effort to preserve all seven never fired.” of the Alamo’s 1836 Battle Cannons, The team removed various debris and and returned with several exciting new Graduate Student Paul Cochran reaches into the bore of the Spanish cannon just two cannonball from the muzzle and before discovering a cannonball inside discoveries about their origins. bore of the short, 6-pound cannon known In October, we shared our commitment as the Rio Grande cannon. They worked to ensuring long-term, extensive preservation and conservation with cannon collectors and experts in Texas and England to plans for the Alamo’s historic buildings and artifacts,” said determine that the cannon originated from the Bersham Foundry Texas General Land Office Commissioner George P. Bush. in Wrexham, Wales.

“The 1836 Battle Cannons are among Texas’ most treasured “When we received the cannon we noted that the ‘B’ engraved artifacts, and we are ensuring they receive the care and honor on the side might indicate it had come from the Bersham they deserve. Fortunately, in doing this preservation work, we Foundry,” said Jim. “Sure enough, our expert in England were able to discover more about the cannon’s history than we agreed. We believe this cannon was produced some time knew before. We can’t wait to share those exciting discoveries between 1770 and 1795.” with all visitors and Texans.”

With the Rio Grande and Spanish cannons now back at the While at the Texas Alamo, two more cannons have been sent to the lab for A&M Lab, the two preservation. The conservation work will continue until all cannons - known seven of the Alamo’s battle cannons are treated and returned. as the Rio Grande “It’s amazing that after 300 years, we’re still learning new Cannon and the things about the Alamo’s history and the 1836 siege and Spanish Cannon battle,” said Alamo CEO Doug McDonald. “Deepening underwent a thorough our understanding of the Alamo’s history and sharing those conservation process discoveries to ensure they remain with visitors in great shape on is part of the Alamo grounds what makes for generations to working at come. The process the Alamo so included electrolytic rewarding. reduction to remove We know a numerous layers of lot of Alamo paint and corrosion and history products, followed enthusiasts by a series of boiling will be excited The first two of seven battle cannons are prepped to go to the lab at Texas A&M in reverse-osmosis to learn more October 2017 Chris Dostal takes 3D images of the Alamo battle cannons water baths to remove about these residual chemicals. artifacts, and we can’t wait to see what we learn about the rest After that, tannic acid and polyurethane sealant were applied to of our battle cannons.” the cannons to make the iron corrosion-resistant and to form a The Rio Grande and Spanish guns will soon be mounted water- and oxygen-resistant barrier. permanently on the Alamo grounds for visitors to enjoy. An “The Alamo cannons have been exposed to the elements unveiling of their new location will be held on March 2, Texas for many years, and were in need of a good cleaning and Independence Day. All visitors and Texans are welcomed and stabilization,” said Lab Manager Jim Jobling. “We were thrilled encouraged to attend. to be asked to be part of this special effort to preserve the 1836 History lovers can contribute to the cannon preservation project Alamo Battle Cannons for future generations of Texans.” by visiting www.gofundme.com/alamobattlecannon. More Jim’s team at the lab has cleaned and conserved thousands of information about the cannon unveiling and other upcoming artifacts over the past 39 years, and were hopeful they could events can be found at TheAlamo.org, or on social media uncover information about the cannons’ history during the @OfficialAlamo. For more information about preservation preservation process. It didn’t take long: During the initial and restoration efforts ongoing at the Alamo, visit http:// inspection, they were surprised to find an unfired cannonball savethealamo.com.

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#9 – New Listing! 32.18 AC Off Hwy 41 West of Garven’s Store, older hunter’s mobile home, electricity, hunt Axis & Whitetail Deer & hogs $112,070 #20 – New Listing! Business is Booming in Concan! Vacation Rentals with Prime Location near Garner State Park! Two 2/1 cabins & 5 Park Model RV’s all with utilities on 4.75 AC. Plenty of room for additional units $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

Big Springs Ranch Charter School students in Deborah Sparks’ nutrition class enjoyed the making of a Moroccan inspired fruit smoothie using locally obtained ingredients donated by the Leakey Mercantile Grocery.

Students sincerely appreciate the generousness of the Leakey Mercantile Grocery in the implementation of nutritious recipes being created in class and shared with the community. The simple and tasty recipe has a number of healthy benefits and creamy taste.

Banana-Avocado Smoothie 1 banana, peeled 1 avocado, peeled 8 oz. plain or vanilla yogurt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1⁄4 cup strawberries, thinly sliced 2 ice cubes In a blender, combine one banana, avocado, yogurt, vanilla, and ice cubes. Blend until smooth. Pour into a serving glass. Add thinly sliced strawberries; stir. Place in freezer until chilled. Enjoy. Serves 1.

The avocados are a great source of riboflavin, folate, pantothenic acid, potassium, magnesium, vitamins C, E, K, B-6, lutein, beta-carotene, and omega-3 fatty acids. Possible health benefits are decreasing risk from obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. Bananas are rich in fiber and potassium. Some of the possible benefits include the prevention of cancer, high blood pressure, asthma, diabetes, digestive problems, and cardiovascular disease. Strawberries provide antioxidants and polyphenols; as well as vitamin C, folate, manganese, potassium, magnesium, and dietary fiber. The antioxidant properties are useful in the reduction of inflammation and improved heart function. Yogurt is rich in protein, calcium, potassium, magnesium, vitamin B-2, B-12, and riboflavin. Health benefits promotes the regulation of blood pressure and metabolism. Also, may promote healthy immune function.

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GRANNY’S KITCHEN BACK TO BASICS....STEAK WRAPS AND BOWLS Easy Recipes to satisfy the hungriest appetite, scrumptious healthy fare! I love to make bowls of any kind… they are like a mini casserole to me where I get to pick only the ingredients I like. Try these out and let us know what you think! (Idea Recipes for Super Bowl Sunday!)

Beef & Broccoli Buddha Bowls

2 cloves garlic, grated 2”-piece ginger, peeled and grated 2 tbsp. brown sugar 1/4 c. soy sauce Juice of 1 lime kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Canola oil, for searing 1 lb. flank steak 1 head broccoli florets 4 c. cooked brown rice 4 scallions, thinly sliced White and black sesame seeds, for garnish In a small jar, combine garlic, ginger, sugar, soy sauce, and lime juice, then season with pepper and shake well. Over high heat, coat a medium skillet with canola oil. When the oil is nearly smoking, add the steak and cook, turning frequently, until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board, season with salt and pepper, and let rest. Reduce heat to medium, then add sauce to skillet and deglaze pan, then add broccoli. Season generously with salt and pepper and let simmer for a few minutes. Meanwhile, slice steak into 1⁄2inch slices. Divide rice between bowls, then add steak. When the broccoli is cooked through, add next to the steak and drizzle the sauce over both the steak and broccoli. Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.

Steak Fajita Power Bowls

2 tbsp. vegetable oil, divided 1/2 yellow onion, sliced into half moons 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 lb. skirt steak, cut into 1/2” slices Juice of 1/2 lime 1/2 tsp. cumin 1/2 tsp. chili powder 4 c. cooked brown rice 1 c. black beans, drained and rinsed 1 c. frozen corn, warmed 1 avocado, thinly sliced 1 tbsp. finely chopped cilantro, for garnish Sour cream, for serving In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil. Add the onions and peppers, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook until onions are translucent, and peppers are tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from skillet and reserve.

Add remaining vegetable oil and let heat for about 30 seconds, then add skirt steak to pan. Squeeze lime over steak and season with cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Let them sit for a minute or so to get a nice sear, then cook to your preference, about another 5 minutes for medium well-done steak. Remove from skillet.

Build bowls: start with about 1 cup rice per bowl. Top with steak, onions and peppers, avocado, black beans and corn.

Garnish with cilantro and drizzle with sour cream. Serve.

Philly Cheesesteak Wraps 1 lb. flank steak 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 white or red onion, thinly sliced 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced

by Elaine Padgett Carnegie

8 slices provolone 4 large whole wheat tortilla wraps Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brush steak with oil and season with salt and pepper on both sides. Cook steak until pink just disappears in the middle, 6 to 8 minutes on each side.

Transfer to a cutting board and let rest, 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in the same skillet, cook onions and peppers until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low. Thinly slice steak across the grain and transfer back to skillet. Top with provolone and cover until cheese is melty, 2 to 3 minutes. Fill tortillas with steak mixture, wrap tightly, and serve.

Hibachi Steak Lettuce Wraps

1/3 c. water 1/4 c. soy sauce 1/4 c. rice wine vinegar 2 tbsp. brown sugar 1 tbsp. cornstarch 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. Ginger powder 1 tsp. vegetable oil 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips 1 lb. Sirloin steak, cut into strips kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Lettuce leaves, for serving Sesame seeds, for garnish sriracha, for serving 2 tbsp. chopped green onions In a medium saucepan, combine water, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, cornstarch and spices. Whisk completely to combine. When mixture begins to boil, remove from heat. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Cook bell peppers until partially cooked, about 5 minutes. Add the steak and cook until slightly under your desired doneness. Season with salt and pepper and pour over sauce.

Simmer until sauce has reduced slightly and steak is cooked. Place scoops of beef mixture into lettuce leaves. Garnish with sesame seeds, Sriracha, and green onions. Serve.

Snickers Poke Brownie

1 box brownie mix 1 c. caramel sauce 12 oz. semisweet chocolate chips 1 c. heavy cream 1 c. chopped snickers Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8x8” pan with cooking spray.

Prepare brownie batter according to package directions and pour into greased pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Let cool to room temperature. Using the rounded end of a wooden spoon, poke holes into the cooled brownies.

Pour caramel sauce on top and smooth out with a spatula. Cover and let chill in fridge for about 30 minutes. Make ganache: Place chocolate chips in a medium, heatproof bowl and set aside. Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat. When bubbles begin to break the surface around the edges of the pan, turn off the heat. Pour the hot cream over chocolate chips, whisking constantly until the sauce is smooth.

Mississippi Mud Pie Dip

1 container cool whip 1 package chocolate pudding mix 1/2 package Oreo cookies 1/3 c. chopped pecans Chocolate graham crackers, for serving Combine Cool Whip and pudding mix in large bowl, beating until all lumps are broken up and batter is fully combined. Place 9 to 10 Oreos in a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag and use rolling pin to crush cookies into a fine crumble. Fold Oreo pieces into batter, along with chopped pecans. Top dip with more crumbled Oreos and pecans, and serve with graham crackers.

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SAN ANTONIO -- Authorities say an 18month-old boy at the center of an Amber Alert has been found safe in Guadalupe County, Texas, CBS San Antonio affiliate KENS-TV reports. The boy’s father -- and homicide suspect -- was found in “grave condition” with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. Police identified the suspect as 37-year-old Richard Concepcion and said he fled the scene with his 18-month-old son, Aaron Joseph Concepcion. Police believe Concepcion fatally shot the child’s mother in front of her home. San Antonio Express-News reports the child was unharmed. San Antonio Police Chief William McManus told the news outlet that Concepcion is a U.S. Army veteran. Officers responded to the scene around 8:30 a.m. Sunday in the 10400 block of Arbor Bluff.

KAZAKHSTAN-A bus carrying 57

people in Kazakhstan caught fire Thursday, killing all but five passengers, according to emergency officials. The country’s Emergencies Ministry said the fire occurred in the northern Aktobe region, leaving 52 dead. The five who escaped are being treated for their injuries.

All of the victims were Uzbekistan citizens, officials said citing preliminary information. The cause of the fire has yet to be determined, but investigators believe a short circuit may have caused the bus to ignite.

TURKEY-Turkey launched a ground operation across the border into northern Syria on Sunday, in a move likely to raise tensions with the United States. Turkish officials said the troops entered the Afrin area a day after Turkish jets pounded targets there in an attempt to drive USallied Kurdish militia (AKA YPG) from the area. “Operation Olive Branch is ongoing as planned and the ground operation has started,” the Turkish armed forces said in a statement. The US is affiliated with the YPG and training them for use against ISIS… the Turks are outraged as the YPG is considered a Terrorist Organization fighting the Turkish Government. Stay tuned…this is likely to

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get ugly.

AMMAN — Vice President Mike Pence met with King Abdullah II of Jordan on Sunday, telling reporters afterward that they had “agreed to disagree” on the American recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. The meeting in Amman, on the second day of Mr. Pence’s visit to the Middle East, came as tension has increased between the two allies over President Trump’s decision on Jerusalem last month and his decision last week to withhold aid to the United Nations agency that serves Palestinian refugees. Speaking before the meeting with Mr. Pence at Al Husseiniya Palace in Amman, King Abdullah reiterated his support for “East Jerusalem as a capital

of an independent Palestinian state living side by side with a secure and recognized Israel,” Petra, Jordan’s official news

agency, reported. Jordan, which supports the Palestinian goal of a capital in East Jerusalem, is home to more than two million Palestinian refugees who could be affected by the cut in American aid to the United Nations agency.

KABUL Deadly Kabul hotel siege investigated as a possible ‘insider attack’.

For up to seventeen hours from Saturday night through to Sunday, scores were slaughtered, shot or hiding for their lives as six Taliban operatives stormed Kabul’s luxury Intercontinental Hotel – with fingers pointing to an attack likely carried out with inside help. According to multiple officials and sources on the ground, three of the attackers entered the luxury hotel through the VIP-only access gate, which is reserved for government officials and high-ranking diplomats only, in an armored SUV. “Without having help from the inside, there is no way passing through four checkpoints would have been possible,” Sanjar Sohail, a Kabul-based investigator and publisher of the Hasht e Subh newspaper, told Fox News. As of this writing this is an ongoing situation with hostages.

NEW YORK -- Three males were shot and taken to local hospitals Sunday in Manhattan, a New York City Police Department spokesperson tells CBS News. Police have not made arrests in the shooting and said the investigation is ongoing.

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New York reports that images from the scene showed an overturned bicycle lying in the street as paramedics set up stretchers near the Hyatt hotel in Herald Square.

Texas again observed “Confederate Heroes Day” as a state holiday after recent failed attempts to change the name and avoid calendar conflicts with Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Friday marks the 45th year that Texas has observed the holiday. It comes following a year of heightened protests and criticisms across the country over Confederate symbols.

The University of Texas last fall abruptly removed campus Confederate statues in the middle of the night following a deadly clash during a white nationalist rally Virginia. Texas’ Republican House speaker has also called for removing a plaque in the state Capitol that rejects slavery as an underlying cause of the Civil War. At least eight states have holidays that remember Confederate soldiers.

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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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FOR RENT House for rent.2bedroom,2bath 1855 North Saddle Mt rd, Leakey Tx. 950.00 month.Water and garbage paid.Please call Michele Verwold at 281-667-2567 after 6PM. Non-Smoking Unfurnished House Available February 1, 2018 One bedroom, one bath, with side by side frig./freezer, stove, microwave, washer/ dryer. Small fenced backyard for small dog and deck. Lots of cabinet space, large bedroom closet.Newly remodeled one year ago. One-car carport Call 232-6743

SERVICES OFFERED Remodeling & Repairs Call me at 210-966-2522 for all types of home repairs in the local area. From fence building to plumbing, I do everything for the home except electrical wiring. You name it, I do it.

FULL TIME REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS Exposure is what it’s all about, Properties that we market are placed in a total of 5 multiple listing systems, including San Antonio, Midland/Odessa, Kerrville, Uvalde, and Del Rio. No one else gets your property exposed the way we do. If you seriously want to sell your property, we will seriously get it exposed! Call us today! We Sell Service!

Check out the Ridge Subdivision if you are looking for a beautiful building site in the Frio Canyon with all the amenities, such as a TCEQ approved water system, beautiful river park, paved roads, and a security gate. Prices start at $99,500 for 5 acre tracts. You’d pay that much for a 1-acre tract in Concan with all the noise and traffic. Why do that? Don’t overlook the Ridge. Call us for a tour of heaven in the hill country today.

NEW LISTINGS 290 acres on Highway 83, approximately 2 miles south of Leakey. Two homes, barns, pens, rolling topography, good highway frontage, close to everything. $1,350,000 River front home in Rivertree! Three-bedroom, two bath home on 4.38 acres on the Frio River. $459,000.

Great hunting tract in Leakey Hills. 18.99 acres for $98,000.

Income Producing property on Nueces River. Arrowhead Lodge with 7 rental units and an office, located on 6.955 acres in a quiet setting. Great place for family reunions, weddings, or just weekend getaways. Beautiful river front setting and close to town. $585,000.

COMMERCIAL Established Auto Parts Store located in the heart of Leakey. Well established, great business in a great location. $259,000 plus inventory!

Like new office building on the south side of town, where all the new development is happening. Great access and visibility from Highway 83. A rock fireplace in the reception area adds to the rustic ambience this building provides. Sit outside in the morning and drink coffee on the huge covered front porch. $250,000.

OAKRIDGE LODGE AND CABIN located in the RIDGE. The main lodge features over 4300 feet of centrally heated and cooled area that is configured to sleep up to 30 guests. The property also features a detached cabin that sleeps an additional 10 guests. This is the best income producer in the Frio Canyon. An in ground pool and outdoor fireplace adds to the ambience, or relax on the upper deck and watch the sun go down. This property commands approximately $1,000 per night and is on track for 100 nights this year. This is the investment you’ve been looking for. Call today for a showing.

Like new retail building located along Highway 83, close to Stripes with great visibility and easy access.

Has a history of successful operations. This is the first building on the left that you see when you enter Leakey from the south. Over 2,000 sf of building area situated on a highly visible one-acre tract on Highway 83. $275,000.

LAND 5-acre river front tract in Rancho Real. Great building site with beautiful river frontage. Go to sleep at night listening to the water running over the rapids. Only $119,000.

2.467 acres located on east prong of the Frio River.

Approximately 156 feet of river frontage lined with huge Cypress Trees. Highway 83 frontage makes access easy. Property could be placed in rental pool. $255,000.

Great building site in Frio Canyon Estates, right behind Old Baldy! This subdivision features a beautiful river park for all property owners. One acre for $49,500.

Great hunting tract in Leakey Hills. 31 acres with easy access and favorable topography. Two ground blinds and feeders, RV, all for only $99,000.

PRICE REDUCED! 14 acres of Cypress lined Mill Creek in close proximity to Lost Maples State Park.

Great for gentleman’s estate building along the bank of the creek. Good tillable soil that is perfect for vineyard.

Extensive black top frontage with “live” water and excellent topography.

PRICE REDUCED!!! 5-acre tract in the Ridge. Great building site, access to river park, paved roads, security gate, TCEQ approved water system, only $92,000.

Beautiful home site in Frio River Place. Gated community, sensible restrictions, beautiful river park, parking area for owner’s RV, priced right at $75,000.

BEAUTIFUL RIVER FRONT TRACT, this 5 acre building site on the Frio River can be yours today!

Huge cypress trees line this blue water hole that is teeming with fish. Fronts on Highway 83 and the Frio River, private, yet close to town. Good restrictions, beautiful building site overlooking the river. It just doesn’t get any better than this!!! Price Reduced to $299,900 THE RIDGE-Experience the Texas hill country at its finest w/ private access to your own beautiful Frio River park w/BBQ pavilion. Underground utilities WITH TCEQ APPROVED WATER SYSTEM, paved roads, security gate, free roaming wildlife, hiking, biking & much more! This restricted subdivision offers 5 acre tracts of peaceful solitude that are beautiful building sites for your dream home, retirement, or vacation get-away. B&B allowed. Call for a showing or take a drive out 4 mi. south on RR 1120. Prices start at $99,500 RESIDENTIAL Four Bedroom 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.

Dub Suttle GRI - Broker Kathy Suttle GRI, - Associate Broker Fred McNiel GRI, - Associate Sterlin Boyce - Associate Doug Smith GRI,- Associate COME BY FOR ONE OF OUR COMPLETE LISTS OF PROPERTIES, CHECK US OUT ON THE WEBSITE OR SCAN THE QR CODE BELOW WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE!

1260 S US Hwy 83, Leakey, Tx. 1/2 mile south of Leakey city limits on US Hwy 83 830-232-5242 www.SuttleandCompany.com

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Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Charles E.

Hunger for

Commissioner Real County Precinct 4 Serving Voting Precincts 4, 6, & 7

Pol. Adv. Paid for by and Authorized by Charles E. Hunger / Campaign Treasurer Tena Hunger, PO Box 262, Barksdale TX 78828

SHERMAN’S H20 SOLUTIONS “What are you doing about your water problem?”

TRI CANYON BRANCH

call Greg (Gator) Sherman for a quote to fit your needs 830.486.4767

RO SYSTEM

As low as $39.99/ month Financing Available w/ac

$99.95 with the purchase of Gemline Softner includes Chrome Faucet REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM

100% TEXAN 410 S Hwy 83 Leakey, TX 78873 Ph. 830-232-4553 Office Hours-Lobby Mon-Thu 9:00 to 3:00 Fri 9:00 to 4:30 Office Hours-Drive-Thru Mon-Fri 9:00 to 4:30 Sat 9:00 to 12:00 Drive-Up ATM Located at Branch Also located inside Concan General Store

CHICKEN EARL’S IS OPEN!!

NOW SERVING CHICKEN LIVERS!!

TUESDAY AND FRIDAY

830-232-5001

OPEN FROM 11 a.m. until sold out!!

HWY 83 SOUTH, LEAKEY TEXAS