January 31 2018 by julie becker

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CARR SET TO RUN FOR REAL COUNTY JUSTICE OF THE PEACE To the citizens of Real County. My name is Lana Carr and I respectfully request your vote on March 6, 2018 to the office of Justice of the Peace. Although I am not a native of the Canyon, I come from a long line of Real County residents. My father, Hershel Perkins was born and raised in Barksdale and my mother Virginia Elms Perkins was born and raised in Leakey. I currently reside with my parents on our ranch just north of Leakey. I was raised in Houston, Texas and attended Sam Houston State University where I obtained my Bachelor’s degree in Law Enforcement and Police Science. I went on to complete an additional coursework towards my Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice Management. I was employed with the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department (Adult Probation) from 1986 until my retirement at a management level in 2012. My husband, Sheriff Bruce Carr and I were excited to move to Real County to begin the next chapter of our lives together. In September, 2012 I began working for the Justice of the Peace in Precinct 1 & 2. I remained in the position for approximately year and gained extensive knowledge of the

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

Real County Jr. Livestock Show Association 2018 Results ............................ Page 7

JUST FOR GRINS

January 31, 2018

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Huajilla Retired Teachers On January 22, 2018, fifty-one members and three guests gathered at the United Methodist Church Hall in Devine for the monthly meeting of the Huajilla Retired Teachers. After Irene Dubberly called the meeting to order, Lewis Stroud offered the opening prayer and blessing, followed by the group reciting the pledges to the American and Texas flags. Members then shared birthdays, anniversaries and family celebrations, milestones and events. Tables were decorated with SWT/TxSt and A&M memorabilia and members were attired in their university alma mater apparel, including Texas A&M,

procedures of the Justice of the Peace office. In October, 2013 I began working for the Real County Attorney’s office in an administrative capacity. In this position, I have developed a keen understanding of the procedures related to Hot Checks, Class “C” appeals and all procedures related to the filing of criminal cases in Real County. Due to my knowledge and expertise, I was asked to assist the Justice of the Peace for Precinct 3 & 4 in the setting up the office in January, 2014. When I take office, I plan to immediately begin work to merge the two existing data programs that operate independently in Leakey and Camp Wood. I promise to be fair and flexible within the boundaries of the law. I promise that my office will make every effort to respond to citizen requests timely. I have spent my career in public service and have a passion for the Justice System. I am eager to expand my knowledge and give back to this community that has treated my family with such grace and respect. I am eager to meet and/or answer any questions about my qualifications and experience. Feel free to email me Lana830232@Gmail.com

by Irene Rodriguez-Dubberly

the University of Texas, Texas Tech, Sul Ross, University of Tennessee, UTSA, and the most represented was Texas State, although all these members actually graduated from Southwest Texas State University… some loyalties never die! A short candle-lighting memorial service followed, in remembrance of deceased member Gordon Mechler and member Diana Bush’s father, M. J. Trammel, followed by singing “Amazing Grace.” Minutes were made available to members, followed by Sam Dubberly’s Treasurer’s report. The report was approved for filing. continued on page 7

Sam Dubberly presents an appreciation gift to special guest,TRTA District 20 President Barbara Soto, and Irene Dubberly presents an appreciation gift to Larry Stacy who presented a program on the Commemorative Air Force at the Huajilla Unit’s January meeting.

MEET AL POTEET, REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR 21ST DISTRICT IN LEAKEY ON FEBRUARY 10 ............................. Page 11

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

Today’s Weather

High: 65° Low: 46°

As a Republican candidate for the 21st District of the U.S. Congress, I’ve had the distinct privilege of meeting, speaking, and listening to thousands of residents from Congressional District 21.I have listened to your concerns, welcomed your candor, and been honored by your expressions of support. I am heartened to know my conservative positions on the issues are resonating with the voters. March 6th is the Republican primary and much is at stake. The 21st Congressional District has an uncommonly crowded field of candidates. I am a resident and registered to vote in the 21st but six other candidates are not, and yet they are on the ballot.

When these “wannabe” career politicians vote in their own District of residence on March 6th, they will not see their names on their ballots. Why? Because they are required by law to vote in their home District where they are registered to vote — which is not the 21st District. Otherwise they would indeed violate the law. Simply put, they have jumped ship from their respective Congressional Districts and become interlopers looking for an easier path to the U.S. Congress. Make no mistake, wannabe career politicians who are political “carpetbaggers” from outside of CD 21 are not what the voters are looking for in a Congressman. Winds of change are starting to permeate the political landscape and

Texas Statehood Day Daughters of the Republic of Texas will be remembering Texas Statehood Day in February. Texas Statehood Day is February 19, signaling the formal transfer of sovereignty from the Republic of Texas to the State of Texas. While the legal entry date of Texas into the United States was December 29, 1845, state authority was not given until February 19, 1846. This date marks not only the end of the Republic, but it is an important date for membership in DRT. In February 1846 the Republic era had

this movement originates with voters like the people of the 21st District. Suddenly, the corridors of the politically powerful and members of Congress realize that the will of the people can no longer be ignored. I submit, we should no longer accept nor tolerate the insolence or cavalier conduct of our representatives who want to be part of the Washington elite. We must hold our elected representatives accountable for their actions and not tolerate their pandering to the “power brokers” and corruption of Washington, DC. I am a combat veteran and decorated helicopter pilot who proudly served this country with two deployments to Vietnam. I know firsthand the sacrifices our military veterans have made. continued page 7

by Judy Burleson

ended, but the spirit of Texas has continued for the 172 years since President Anson Jones oversaw the peaceful transfer of authority with these words: “With such a population as Texas possesses, characterized as it is with great intelligence and enterprise, and with such elements of prosperity as she now possesses, a genial climate and a fertile soil, it will be her own fault if she does not reach an importance and a social elevation, not surpassed by any community on earth.” Texas had not always been “a genial

climate.” The tough pioneer faced harsh challenges while the state was being born. A mere ten years previous to becoming a state, the Texans faced hostiles of various descriptions. One account by author J. W. Wilbarger in his book Indian Depredations in Texas recounts the ferocity of the Comanche in Texas: “The Comanche Indians were to Texas what the Pequot Indians were to New England and what the Sioux were to the traders and trappers of the

west. Their incursion were for many years a terror to the border settlers of Texas, for they were a warlike, cruel and treacherous tribe, continued page 7

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SHAWN GRAY for Real County Commissioner, Pct. 2

EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

I am a wife, mother and successful Real County business owner who has deep roots in the Frio Canyon. My job as a Realtor has taken me to the far reaches of this county and I am very familiar with the roads and geography. I embrace change and will work toward ensuring continued improvement throughout Real County.

QUALIFICATIONS: • • • • • •

Broker/Owner of Frio Canyon Real Estate Frio Canyon EMS Volunteer Driver LISD School Board Secretary (term ends May ‘18) Member of Leakey United Methodist Churh BBA Marketing --- University of Texas 1989 Former Member RCAD Board of Directors

As your commissioner, I pledge to be: • AVAILABLE to my constituents • ACTIVE in the community • AWARE of precinct issues

Early voting February 20 - March 2

Election Day March 6

Shawn@ShawnGray.com • 830-486-5065 Pol. Adv. paid for by Steve Gray, Treasurer.

EXPERIENCED IN: Commissioner's Court County Court Probate Court Jury Trials District Court Open Meetings Open Records

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JAIL REGISTER

Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report

January 21 - January 27, 2018 Sinclair,Kenneth Dwaine, 23 W/M, Leakey, Texas, A/O Constable Chisum, Possession of a Controlled Substance 1>=1G<4G Carroll,Crystal Diane, 33 W/F, Leakey, Texas, A/O Constable Chisum, Possession of a Controlled Substance 1>=1G<4G Possession of Marijuana <2oz 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

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.

January 21 - January 27, 2018 01/22/2018 @ • 1936 responded to US Highway 83 in Leakey for a motor vehicle accident 01/23/2018 @ • 2221 responded to a residence on Forrest Trail in Wood Hollow Subdivision off of Ranch Road 337 west of Leakey for a verbal disturbance 01/24/2018 @ • 1709 responded to US Highway 83 south of Leakey for a reckless driver • 2338 responded to a residence on US Highway 83 south of Leakey for a welfare check

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2355 responded to a residence on North Leon Klink in Camp Wood for suspicious activity 01/25/2018 @ 636 responded to US Highway 83 south of Leakey for a reckless driver 01/26/2018 @ 1530 responded to US Highway 83 north of Leakey for a motor vehicle accident 01/27/2018 @ 1926 responded to the Leakey ISD in Leakey for suspicious activity

REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WANTED PERSONS AND FUGITIVES

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

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

HOLDING 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

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 Tomerlin,Christopher Aaron, Burglary Habitation Intend Other, Assault Family/ House Member-impede Breath/Circulation, District, 12/12/2017, Bandera Falcon, Juan Jesus 30 Day Jail Sentence- Poss CS PG1<1G District 1/3/2018 30 Days CJT 11/17/2017 N/A Edwards Cortez-Flores, Jesus Unauthorized use of Vehicle District

12/28/2017 Bandera Magers, Will Travis Violation of PreTrial Supervision Agreement District 1/5/2018 Uvalde Nelson, Carolyn Sue Violation of probation - DWI County 1/7/2018 30 Days CJT 1/8/2018 Sisneros, Miranda Claire Violation of Probation Injury to a Child District 1/18/2018 Sinclair,Kenneth Dwaine, Possession of a Controlled Substance 1>=1G<4G, District, 1/27/2018 Carroll,Crystal Diane, Possession of a Controlled Substance 1>=1G<4G, Possession of Marijuana <2oz, District, 1/27/2018, County Moore,Austin Willared, Bail Jumping Failure to Appear, County 1/28

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

email: editor@hillcountryherald.net LETTERS POLICY Letters to the editor on matters of public interest are welcome. Letters should be no more than 300 words and must be signed with a phone number. Deadline is Monday, 5 p.m. Letters are subject to editing for length and focus. Send letters to the Hill Country Herald, P.O. Box 822, Leakey, Texas, 78873 or email to editor@hillcountryherald.net. Letters to the Editor published in this newspaper do not necessarily reflect the position of this publication on any subject. We do not print anonymous letters. ©2017 The Hill Country Herald. Any third party materials transmitted or posted to the Herald become the property of the Herald, and may be used, reproduced, published, distributed, transmitted, displayed, broadcast or otherwise used by the Herald. All rights reserved No part of this newspaper may be reproduced in any form or by any means without permission in writing from the owners. Hill Country Herald participates in newspaper recycling at South Texas Press, Hondo Texas. Member

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

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)

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

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City of Leakey Mayor: Harry Schneemann Secretary: Dee Dee Wally Office: 830-232-6757 Fax: 830-232-6775 Councilmen: Ken Auld • Roel Gonzalez• Carl Jensen Frankie DeLeon • 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

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

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Austin Moore DOB 12-11-1991 Failure to appear – 1 Warrant

Real County She rif f ' s O f f i c e PUBLIC NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Notice is hereby given to all interested persons who may have a lawful ownership interest in the following property held by the Real County Sheriff’s Office. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: · Mossberg Rifle / .270 Caliber with Weaver Scope · 2005 Nissan Pickup · 2010 Homemade Trailer · 1998 Honda 4-wheeler · Misc tools and supplies, wheelbarrows, and ladder Any person desiring to make a claim for property listed in this public notice must file a claim of ownership with the Real County Sheriff’s Office for said property within 30 days from the date the property was first published in this notice. If a claim is not timely filed by that date, the property will be deemed abandoned and the owner will have abandoned all legal interest and claim to said property. At such time the Real County Sheriff’s Office shall seek a court order for disposition or destruction. Sufficient documentation, including a description of the property, serial / VIN / or other identifying numbers, must be presented to establish, with reasonable certainty, that the person claiming the property is the owner. Owners establishing a claim must also have a legal ability to possess the property. A Show Cause Hearing will be scheduled in the Real County Justice Court to determine lawful ownership of any undocumented assertions of property ownership. Claims may be established by contacting Sheriff Nathan T. Johnson at the Real County Sheriff’s Office 146 S. Hwy 83 Leakey, TX 78873 830-232-5201

Sabinal EMS, Inc. reports the following press information. “For December 2017 Sabinal EMS responded to a total of 14 dispatches. 5 received treatment but were not transported, 4 transported to Uvalde Memorial Hospital, 2 transported to Medina Regional Hospital, 1 by Uvalde AirLife to University, 1 intercept Utopia EMS, and 1 released to Rushing Estes. The State granted variance was used 2 times on no transport calls and 3 times on transports. 12 days were covered using the variance. Sabinal EMS was approved for the variance for the period of January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018. Sabinal EMS will operate under a variance provided by Texas Department of State Health Services which allows the ambulance to be operated out of compliance with 1 non-certified driver and 1 certified attendant.” Please contact me should you have any questions. Cordially, Javier R. Flores EMS Administrator

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Texas Academic Performance Report 2018 There will be a public information meeting prior to the February 19 School Board Meeting. The TAPR, replaces the for AEIS Report formerly used. The report is a way of longitudinally looking at Leakey School student performance AND comparing it to other similar schools. All reports are available on the TEA website. Each year’s local report is posted on the Leakey ISD Website under “District Information”. Some of the data reported this year: • Leakey ISD is fully accredited having met state standards. • Leakey ISD holds the highest TEA financial rating. • Leakey School meets state requirements for its special education program. • Leakey School’s attendance is 96%. • Leakey School’s Drop-Out Rate over 5 years is 0%. • 19.3 % of Leakey School teachers have 20 years or more of experience. • 100% of Leakey School students met grade level on the state STAAR Test in Reading and Math in 8th grade. • 88% of the Leakey School students mastered the state Biology End of Course Test AND the US History End of Course Test. • Leakey School Demographics are 59.9% White, 37.4% Hispanic, .3% African American, and 3.3% 2 or more races Want more information about the district? Check us out online at www.leakeyisd.org.

LEAKEY HIGHLIGHTS

Trey Bates is meticulous with his goat.

submitted by Emily Reagor pictures by Kim Kerr

Jayden Pichardo tries his hand at showing goats.

Job Site Delivery Blueprint Take-offs Door/Window Take-offs

Helena Lopez is comfortable with her rabbit.

Leakey ISD Weekly Newsletter January 26, 2018

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School News and Reminders

Dates to Remember

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. 15 – OAP Clinic @ Edgewood 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 Christopher Throm

6th, 7th, 8th Math Graduate of Texas A&M University, Southwest Texas State University, and Texas Tech University “Math is more than simply finding the correct answer. Math is a way of seeing the world and making connections.”

February 8 from 4pm-6pm at Chisum Construction - there will be a Thank You Card workshop for those students who competed in the Real County Stock Show. Leakey Hoops sign up is happening now. Registrations will be taken through February 3 at the JH District Tournament. Mandatory tryouts will be Monday, February 5 at 6 pm in the New Gym. Anyone in grades 1-6 is welcome.

Progress Reports will be sent home on Monday January 29th! Make sure you submit your photos for the Sweet Siblings photo contest for the Leakey Yearbook. Winning photos get a spot in this year’s Eagle Family 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 costs $35.

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NCHS Boys Basketball vs. Rocksprings The Nueces Canyon Panthers took on their rival from Rocksprings. This game was a very tight ball game that went back and forth. The Panthers were able to play some great defense in the second half and come out with a great win. It was a great effort all around for the Panthers this game

pushed them into third place as of now. The X-Factor in the game was the home crowd the team fed off of the energy that the crowd provided. The next three weeks are going to be crucial if the Panthers want to move forward in this playoff race. The Panthers will play in Utopia on January 30,

2018, at 7:30 PM then they will be open this Friday. Points: Zavey Acosta 27, Victor Contreras 10, Jordan Short 9, Mason Hicks 7, Eli Ludlow 3, and Daunte Flores 2 District Record: 5-3 District Standing: 3rd

NCHS Boys Basketball Win over D’Hanis By Boys AD Napthali Fletcher

The Nueces Canyon Panthers took on the D’Hanis Cowboys in a must-win district game. The Panthers started out the 1st quarter with an 11-7 lead but with some critical pieces in foul trouble. The Panthers came out in the 2nd quarter and played a tuff quarter edging D’Hanis 14-13 in the quarter giving them a 5 point halftime lead 25-20. Once play resumed in the 3rd quarter the Panthers hit a tight spot losing

the quarter 14-3 taking them into the 4th quarter down 34-28. The team rallied in the fourth quarter where they were able to force the game into overtime. In overtime, the team played well and pulled off a tough win. Everyone contributed to this significant victory we got some kids in foul trouble, and we stuck with our next man up mentality. This game was a great win, but now the next game is even more

prominent. Points: Victor Contreras 16, Zavey Acosta 13, Eli Ludlow 10, Jordan Short 8 points, and Mason Hicks 4 points. NCH Boys Varsity Basketball District Record: 4-3

NCJH Girls Basketball vs. Knippa The Junior High Lady Panthers kicked off their week against the Knippa Rockcrushers. In “B” action, the tip-off by Nyara Martin went right into Camdyn Childs’ hands for a quick layup to get the game started. The defense made steal after steal, giving Katy Karnes and Camdyn Childs several breakaway layups for a Panther 10-0 lead. To finish up the quarter, Ailani Sanchez and Kaydie Light made several defensive steals, Rachelle Gonzales grabbed rebounds, and Nyara Martin made a nice inside move to seal the victory, 14-0.

In “A” game action, the Panthers led the first quarter 10-4 with scoring contributions from Evelyn Ibarra, Brenlee Fox, Jayci Karnes, and Nyara Martin. Defensively the Panthers got off to somewhat of a sluggish start, but were able to pick things up a little off the press. They finished the first half 16-8 with points from Kylie Taylor and Genesis Perez. Coming back from half time, the Panthers had trouble getting the ball to go in the hoop, only scoring 4 more points at the end of the third quarter. Those buckets were from Michaela Brown from the

Huajilla Retired Teachers Kathy Carlson, Public Relations Committee has sent several cards and we have information that Charles Carlson, who is currently nursing an injury to his foot, is preparing materials to disseminate to local high schools for the Huajilla Unit Scholarship. Informative and Protective Services and Health Care Committee printed information was distributed to members in attendance. Lola Hill reported that Huajilla Unit collected enough funds to distribute almost 800 books to the Blue Santa, the Brown Santa, the Women’s Advocacy Center and Child Protective Services Children’s Advocacy group. She recognized Ruth Davis, Lewis and Marsha Stroud, Kathy Carskadden, Bertha Benedetti and others, and thanked the members for their generous monetary donations which accomplished a successful Book Drive. Additionally, as Community Volunteer Services chair, Ms. Hill requested that members submit their volunteer hours since these reports are due to District 20. Ken Hanson, Legislative Chair, had some grim facts related to TRS. There are 1.5 million active and retired members of TRS, so contacting TRS has become more difficult, especially with the health care changes and benefits; wait time has increased from 5 minutes to 23 minutes, so members are feeling frustrated. The TRS Board will meet in McAllen in February to discuss the pension fund, health care and other TRS matters. TRS reported just under 13% return on investments and that signals concerns. Additionally, with the increased premiums which came with changes to health care because the state is no longer subsidizing non-TRS family member coverage, about 15,000 to 18,000 members dropped coverage, with some now recognizing a need to return. TRS is considering this dilemma. Members are asked to examine their February statements because they might be in for “sticker shock!” Benefits which some older members were accustomed to, are no longer available. Brian Guthrie, the interim director of TRS, is knowledgeable and experienced in his interpretation of the law, but extremely conservative and leaves little “wiggle room” to deal with new issues facing retirees and that causes concerns as well. Huajilla Unit is desperately looking for volunteers to serve as officers for the coming year since some officers have chosen not to run for re-election and another officer has resigned. All current officers are willing to working closely with any new officer to help in the transition. Huajilla Unit TRTA continues to post information and photos on

By Coach Toby Kramer

outside, and a short jumper from Genesis Perez, ending the quarter 20-12. In the final quarter, the Panthers really got their defense working for them with pressure, rebounds, and steals affording some quick layups by Jayci Karnes, Evelyn Ibarra, and Brenlee Fox. Genesis Perez finished off the game with a nice left-handed shot to give N.C. the 34-14 win. The Panthers will next travel to Medina for their final regular season contest.

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Facebook and members are invited to “friend” us. President Dubberly serves on the state Membership Committee, and informed that a new membership drive challenge is being prepared by the state. Currently, of the 86,200+ members, fully 50% are not part of a local unit. Moreover, TRTA membership represents only about 23% of the 375,000 members of the Teacher Retirement System. As District 20 1stVice President-elect, Dubberly also serves on the District 20 Bylaws committee and this committee recently completed a revision of District 20 bylaws for review by its members. President Dubberly then introduced District 20 President Barbara Soto who had more facts and information about the importance of active and involved membership in TRTA. She also briefed the members about the upcoming TRTA State Convention to be held at La Cantera in San Antonio on April 8, 9, and 10, and the role of District 20 volunteers at the convention. In light of this, the Huajilla Unit nominated and approved Irene Dubberly and Lola Hill as delegates to the State Convention, and the unit will be looking for another volunteer to attend the convention as a delegate. Larry Stacy, a veteran of the Air Force National Guard, and highly involved as unit leader for the Tex Hill Wing of the Commemorative Air Force, based at historic Stinson Airport in San Antonio, provided an extremely interesting history and insight into the creation of the Commemorative Air Force. Stacy related exclusive stories from his connection to veteran pilots, including the rarity of two female pilots, and historic information discovered while restoring planes for the CAF and new discoveries about the history of Stinson. Stacy has developed a video history of the Hondo Army Airfield, from its construction during WW II through the Korean conflict and is currently working on a video history of the China-Burma-India theater during WW II and provided hints about how new technology will make this come alive. The next meeting will be on February 26 beginning at 10 AM at the Braden-Keller Center in Castroville. Meal will be catered by Bill Millers and the program will be presented by Amanda Rothe. Members are asked to dress comfortably, as there may be some physical activity involved. Prior to adjournment, Irene and Sam Dubberly presented appreciation gifts to Larry Stacy and Barbara Soto, and later drew names for door prizes.

MEET AL POTEET, REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR 21ST DISTRICT IN LEAKEY ON FEBRUARY 10 Many believe our Nation’s commitment to care for our warriors has waned. I pledge to reverse that trend and fight for timely delivery of healthcare and benefits to all veterans who served our country. Those who currently serve in uniform are unquestionably committed to fulfilling the duties we have entrusted with them. But Congress and our military leaders

cannot, and should not, abdicate their responsibility to ensure that budgetary gamesmanship does not hamstring nor place in harm’s way those at the forefront of defending our Nation and its ideals. A strong military and Department of Veterans Affairs should not be an after thought — it must be a priority. On March 6th vote for POTEET!

Texas Statehood Day and as they always traveled on horseback they could swoop down unexpectedly from their distant stronghold upon the settlements, commit murders and depredations, and retreat before any effective pursuit could be made. It was a part of this tribe…who captured [Matilda Lockhart whose family]…settled on the Guadalupe River…then DeWitt’s colony. It was in the fall or winter of 1838 that …

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unique accents of the Texas heritage began to flourish, and Anson Jones’ characterization of Texas grew to reality. Texas became the birthplace of the American cowboy; the Texas Rangers were the first to use Sam Colt’s remarkable sixshooters; and Sam Houston became an American ideal of rugged individualism. The prospects of statehood would eventually bring Texas to an importance and a social

elevation unsurpassed by any community on earth that Anson Jones envisioned in 1846. The next regular meeting for Caddel-Smith DRT will be Thursday, February 8 at El Progresso Library in Uvalde beginning at 10:30 a.m. The location for this month’s meeting was changed to accommodate the program presentation. Members are reminded to bring a sack lunch. Happy State Day, Texas!

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SABINAL HAPPENINGS

Congratulations

Congratulations are in order for Nathan Valdez who will be heading for the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center, 900 E. Market Street, San Antonio, clarinet in hand, for the band competition to be held on February 14 thru 17. He is ranked first chair in Area E, 25th out of all competition in the state. This is his third time to go to state and he is now a senior. Because this is his third time, he will be presented a certificate and will be sent a check for $500 from the Association of Texas Small School Bands. The entire Contreras and Valdez families are very proud of his devotion to studies and his musical talent. He is under the direction of Dawn Henry. Also Mya Shelby, daughter of the Sean Shelby family, is a fantastic, natural pitcher with soft ball in hand, having won the admiration of all who follow the team. She has won a scholarship to Texas A & M Commerce, located in Commerce, Texas. Her teacher is Coach Adriana Beza.

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Oops! I have been given incorrect information about the No Limits Valentine’s Dance. The corrected information follows: On February 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. there will be a Valentine’s dance held at The Lounge. Handling the music will be D J Productions. Don’t miss it...it’s this Friday night!

Civic Club

The Sabinal Civic Club will meet in the Fellowship Hall of First United Methodist Church, located at 200 W Fisher Ave. at 4 p.m. tomorrow. The program will be brought by Maximum Fitness owner, Rick Reyes. An opportunity to donate to the Sabinal E.M.S. will be presented also. Hostess for the meeting are Janet Hines, Merril Nunley, and Millie Verstuyft.

Meeting Moved

Special guest Pastor John Wakabi of Uganda, Africa, will be holding a service in Trinity Temple instead of The Lounge, to be held on February 8 and 9 at 7 p.m. This will provide more space for the meeting and, thanks to the cooperation of both churches, Sabinal will benefit. A well known and dynamic speaker,

he will definitely provide insight into the powerful evangelism which is going on in the continent of Africa.

Hudson Brotherhood

Meeting this past Sunday at First United Methodist, there were 10 members in attendance. Greg Bales brought the devotional with Greg and Wayne Matthews bringing the breakfast. This fellowship of Christian men has been meeting for over 100 years and continues to be a special time, binding the lives of men together spiritually. It will be held at First Baptist this coming month on the fourth Sunday, February 25 at 8 a.m. and is open to all men and boys in the area.

Central Christian

The annual congregational meeting took place following the church service. On Wednesday evening, the Bible Study group is into the Book of James. It encourages a lively discussion following intense study. It is open to any in the community who wish to join and learn. All you can eat! Beans and Cornbread, your choice of dessert, and a drink. Plus you see all your friends, relatives, and get to visit. What a deal! The church annex is located just across the parking lot from the bank. Cost is $5 for an adult, $3 for children 6-12, and under 6 eat free.

Church of Christ

The Sunday school lesson was “What’s in your Future?” The message of Apostle Paul is of God’s Grace and His Peace. Those who would like to send a card to Jean Pepper, recently out of I C U, the address is c/o Debbie Pepper; 3705 156 Street; Lubbock, Texas 79423. With her in the hospital, this is the fastest way to get a card to her, by her daughter.

Emmanuel Lutheran

There is a new church web site: www.elcknippa.org which is up and running. In case you do not have a computer, Church service is on Sunday at 9:30 a.m with Sunday school to follow at 10:45. On Wednesdays, Women’s Bible Study is at 12:30 p.m.; Bell Choir practice at 4:45 p.m.; Choir practice

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at 5:30 p.m.; followed by Activity Night. On Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m., the men share Bible study and prayer. Don’t wait for an invitation, just show up. You will be blessed.

First United Methodist

On Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m., a dinner will be held followed by discussion at 7 p.m. with the topic being “The Class Meeting.” Bible News Club continues to meet on Wednesday afternoon from 4 to 5:30 p.m. A Women’s Bible study will begin tomorrow afternoon with Nettie White as contact. Cost of the book is $15. There are two meeting places: home of Betty Mathis at 9:30 a.m. and at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The topic is “Jonah”, by Priscilla Shirer. Immediately following this coming Sunday’s service, Texas Ranger Wayne Matthews will hold a meeting for the leadership of the church. Discussed will be security for all church gatherings and during worship time. It will be held in the sanctuary. At 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, the youth will meet. They are under the direction of the Curtis Stewart duo. Ash Wednesday is set for Valentine’s Day and will be observed by a “Come and Go” prayer time in the morning, from 9 to 11 a.m. followed by a brief service at 6:30 p.m.

St. Patrick’s Catholic

The altar flowers this past weekend were placed for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. The second collection taken this past weekend was for the Church in Latin America. February 2 is First Friday with Eucharistic Adoration at St. Patrick’s beginning at 8 a.m. February 3 is First Saturday with Mass at 11: 30 a.m. in reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Upcoming is the Holiness Catholic Marriage Conference to be held on Saturday, February 17 beginning at 8:30 a.m. It will be held at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, located at 600 Oblate Drive in San Antonio. The number of the church is 210-824-7231, or check for more information on the bulletin board.

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Mayor Pro-tem Javier Flores called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on January 08, 2018 in the absence of Mayor Story. Those in attendance were Mike Nuckles, Ali Alejandro, Louis A. Landeros, Jr., Jesus Reyes, Susana Torres, Luis Martinez, Betty Jo Harris, Connie Rodriguez, Brandon Baxter, Nora G. Herrera and Cecilia Reyes. Absent were Mayor Story, Andy Schaefer and Danny Dean. Flores led the invocation and the pledge to the United States flag. On a motion by Flores and second by Alejandro, all four voted to approve the accounts payable and interim bills. Under citizen comments, Cecilia Reyes presented the Texas Community Challenge program. This is the second year Sabinal has been in the nine week program. The city placed second last year in our size (extra small) city. Different activities for different points were noted, everything from registering, taking selfies, workouts and the city council pledge. Reyes took a picture to send (more points). The program is sponsored by H.E.B. And Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and promotes healthy eating and healthy living. Connie Rodriguez spoke on the fact that she didn’t appreciate the city charging late charges when the meters were read so late. Flores noted that all the late charges for that month have been removed. Those who had already paid the late charge were given credit on their bills. Nora Herrera talked about her business and the problem with the “no parking” signs

Susana Torres, municipal court clerk, gave the report for December. Flores thanked her for being there. Landeros asked about people that come in to pay when she is gone to lunch. He thinks the whole city needs to take credit cards. Torres noted that she has a drop in her door where checks and money orders can be deposited. They discourage dropping cash. Chief Reyes gave the police report for the month of December, noting that gifts to children were distributed on December 21, 2017. Director of public works Luis Martinez gave the public works report for December. Alejandro asked about the oil spill on Friday. That was caused when Darrell Smart was hauling a barrell of used oil from Ronnie Kielman’s to the yard to put on the asphalt. There was a question about whether the city is supposed to have the oil at the yard. Martinez stated he will find out. Martinez stated he had talked to the Alejandros about an easement for utility lines to Nora Herrera’s restaurant, but has not heard back from them. There was a question about meters on private property. Also, he was asked about the street that is closed (East Dunlap). It is to repair a gas leak. There was a problem with a valve that would not fully close. Hopefully, the problem can be corrected by Friday, January 12th. City secretary Betty Jo Harris gave the financial reports for the month of December. On a motion by Landeros and second by Nuckles, all four voted to approve the

minutes of the December 11, 2017 meeting. On a motion by Nuckles and second by Landeros, all four voted to approve Resolution 2018-1 calling the Municipal election for May 05, 2018. The next agenda item was to consider rescinding the “no parking” ordinance on Highway 90 east. Ms. Herrera spoke on the subject, in spanish saying the Police are ruining her business and not giving tickets to anyone but her customers. There was discussion concerning enforcement and safety on the highway. Landeros stated that the city shouldn’t put business ahead of safety. Flores stated if he had been on the council when it (“no parking”) was passed, he would have fought it. Landeros stated they need more input-txdot, law enforcement. He asked about tickets. Reyes stated they give mostly verbal warnings. The gentleman representing the txdot stated they do not place signs on private property as Ms. Herrera had stated. But as long as there is an ordinance in place, the signs will be there. Ms. Herrera had taken one of the signs off the pole. Reyes stated that did occur. Landeros stated that as administrations change, people have different ideas. After a few more comments, Flores moved to rescind the “no parking” on Highway 90. There was no second. Flores moved to table to the next meeting, Alejandro seconded the motion. All four voted for. On item number 9, there was no action. On a motion by Nuckles and second by Flores, all four voted to adjourn at 8:20 p.m.

NFIB/TEXAS PRAISES TEXAS LEGISLATORS WITH 100 PERCENT VOTING RECORD REPRESENTATIVE ANDREW MURR AMONG THOSE HONORED 104 Texas Lawmakers Voted for Small Business in 85th Legislative Session. National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)/Texas, the state’s leading small business association, announced today the list of Texas legislators who earned 100 percent in voting for or against legislation that would have had an impact on small business. Lawmakers’ votes on laws with significance to independent business are not just happenstance. Before each session, all 22,000 small business owning members of NFIB/Texas are balloted on issues affecting their business, their employees, and ultimately the state’s economy. The ballot results help formulate the NFIB/ Texas legislative agenda, which is circulated and discussed with each member of the

House and Senate. “These distinguished lawmakers understand and value the true backbone of Texas’ economy, small business owners, and the impact public policy changes will have on these owners’ abilities to own, operate, and grow their businesses,” said NFIB Executive Director Will Newton. “Lawmakers who vote with small business during session are fulfilling their campaign promises to keep the Texas economy robust, as small businesses account for 99.8 percent of all businesses in the state.” “Most all of my 12-county Texas House district is comprised of small business owners,” notes Representative Andrew Murr (R-Junction). “These folks are my neighbors, my friends and my family, and I’m honored to receive this designation from the NFIB.” Murr’s

district, Texas House District 53, includes Bandera, Crockett, Edwards, Kimble, Kerr, Llano, Mason, Medina, Menard, Real, Schleicher, and Sutton Counties. Twenty members of the Texas Senate and 84 members of the Texas House voted 100 percent in line with small business during the regular session. While not all legislators made a perfect score, a majority scored an 80 percent or higher. For a complete list of legislators who scored 100 percent visit NFIB.com/Texas. There, you may also check out the NFIB/Texas Voting Record of all legislators in the 85th Legislative Session. NFIB has 22,000 dues-paying members in Texas representing a crosssection of the state’s economy. For more information visit nfib.com/Texas

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Real County Jr. Livestock Show Association 2018 VOLUME BUYERS TOP BUYER Hondo National Bank OTHER TOP BUYERS Rhett Butler First State Bank of Uvalde Hill Country Telephone Dennis & Bonnie Berry South Texas Aggregates Larry Chisum Construction Rio Brewster Waste Management Berry Las Palmas H.E. Butt Foundation Camps PLATINUM SUPPORTERS $1000+ Rocking D Ranch Multi-Source Sand & Gravel Berry Contracting Inc John & Michelle Stewart Leakey Liquors Law Office of Garry Merritt Leakey Mercantile Nelson Funeral Home Bandera Electric Cooperative Pony Express Cook-Off Team

River Bluff Cabins B&T Tire Frio Canyon Insurance CG International Outfitters Happy Hollow Permian Basin Area Foundation Canyon Charm

Cavender Toyota Rio Bella Resort David & Lisa Buehring Capital Farm Credit Luce Constructon Frio Pest Control & Landscaping GOLD SUPPORTERS $500+ Corriente Investments Neal’s Dining Brian’s Welding Bunk Construction Riverhead Ranch

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Fox Truck World Frio Springs Lodges Gillespie Livestock Co Gattuso Dist. Linda Reagor Cavender Auto Group Concan Building Services Sabinal Grain Town & Country Animal Hospital House Pasture Rudolfo & Elma Gonzalez Tarpey Ranch Jake & Rosa Sanchez ConCan General Store Clearwater Ranch Mark & Cenisa Crider Cedar Hollow Ranch Crider & Crider Rimkus Adventures

Harrison Electropolishing Jimmy & Gail Walker Alamo Cement SILVER SUPPORTERS $100+ Shadow Valley Taxidermy Hickman Livestock Ranch Road Construction Jon Harrison White Dusty Black Uvalde Leader News Beatsie & Bella Rubio James & Donna Brice Texas Title Network Bullard’s Auto Body Frio Flowers Catahoula Woodworks The Ranch Outfit Richard & Betty Sprouse Vick Jones & Mairi Gray Maples Auto Repair Star Cleaners Real Rentals Bear’s Market Terri & Patty Berkstresser Uvalde Board of Realtors K T Galvanizing Tom Taylor Trucking Roel & Angelica Gonzalez GET-N-GO Griffith Ford Bobby Jack Rushing Leakey Auto Supply Jeffrey & Lisa DeLeon

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Real County Jr. Livestock Show Association 2018 Results BREEDER BUCK RABBITS Champion Ian Garcia Reserve Champion Avery Satterwhite 3rd Colt Satterwhite 4th Nathaniel Vasquez 5th Cadence Hernandez 6th Curtea Soppe 7th Hailey Spaniel 8th Hailey Spaniel 9th Avery Satterwhite 10th Hayden Rimkus 11th Lilly Pannell 12th Angela Lopez 13th Heather Chauncey 14th Heather Chauncey 15th Lexi Pendley BREEDER DOE RABBIT Champion Averi Walker Reserve Champion Shyann Hampton 3rd Melody Calderon 4th Ian Garcia 5th Brady Satterwhite 6th Averi Walker 7th Adianna Torres 8th Melody Calderon 9th Ian Garcia 10th Avery Satterwhite 11th Savannah Cable 12th Colt Satterwhite 13th Avery Satterwhite 14th Colt Satterwhite 15th Rayden Lopez PEN OF 3 RABBITS Grand Champion Kayla Allen Reserve Grand Champion Savannah Cable 3rd Meiah Wiggins 4th Kristopher Allen 5th Colt Satterwhite 6th Mason Wheatley 7th Avery Satterwhite 8th Mason Wheatley 9th Helena Lopez 10th Colt Satterwhite 11th Lucy Downum 12th Brady Satterwhite 13th Hailey Spaniel Reserve Grand Champion Rabbit Shyann Hampton Grand Champion Rabbit Averi Walker RABBIT SHOWMANSHIP PeeWee Ian Garcia Junior Quentin Pichardo Senior Satera Perez PEN OF 3 BROILERS Grand Champion Averi Walker Reserve Grand Champion Avery Satterwhite 3rd Averi Walker 4th Savannah Cable 5th Melody Calderon 6th Ian Garcia 7th Ian Garcia 8th Colt Satterwhite 9th Savannah Cable 10th Brady Satterwhite 11th Melody Calderon 12th Avery Satterwhite 13th Colt Satterwhite 14th Brady Satterwhite BROILER SHOWMANSHIP PeeWee Kreed Light Junior Cassidy Wooten Senior Damian Gonzalez LIGHT WEIGHT BREEDER MEAT GOAT DOE KID 1st Heidi Hubbard 2nd Heidi Hubbard 3rd Annslie Shoemaker 4th Trey Pannell 5th Aiden Chisum 6th Logan Mayfield 7th Damian Gonzalez 8th Ainsley Gonzalez 9th Trey Pannell 10th Colt Satterwhite 11th Maggie Phillips HEAVY WEIGHT BREEDER

MEAT GOAT DOE KID 1st Britten Shoemaker 2nd Kreed Light 3rd Britten Shoemaker 4th Katelynn Salazar 5th Averi Walker 6th Damian Gonzalez 7th Kaydie Light 8th Annslie Shoemaker 9th Dodge Turner 10th Bricen Salazar 11th Austin Gonzalez BREEDER MEAT GOAT AGED DOE 1st Reagan King 2nd Katelynn Salazar 3rd Riley King 4th Colt Satterwhite 5th Bricen Salazar 6th Trey Pannell 7th Aiden Chisum Reserve Grand Champion Breeder Meat Goat Heidi Hubbard Grand Champion Breeder Meat Goat Britten Shoemaker CLASS 1 MEAT GOAT 1st Trey Bates 2nd Damian Gonzalez 3rd Lexie Quillin 4th Trey Pannell 5th Quentin Pichardo 6th Robert Downum 7th Satera Perez 8th Jayden Pichardo 9th Jayda Hurtado 10th Cadence Hernandez CLASS 2 MEAT GOAT 1st Cassidy Wooten 2nd Amber Bunk 3rd Leila Mosqeda 4th Briann Chavez 5th Cassidy Williams 6th Robert Downum 7th Hana Mosqueda 8th Vinta Ibarra-Parker 9th Antuan File 10th Angel Vela Reserve Champion Lightweight Meat Goat Cassidy Wooten Champion Lightweight Meat Goat Trey Bates CLASS 3 MEAT GOAT 1st Lexie Quillin 2nd Cody Wooten 3rd Rylee Stewart 4th Heidi Hubbard 5th Sarah Whipkey 6th Logan Mayfield 7th Anna Vernor 8th Riley King 9th Trey Pannell 10th Anastasia Torres CLASS 4 MEAT GOAT 1st Bricen Salazar 2nd Austin Gonzalez 3rd Ainsley Gonzalez 4th Santos Islas 5th Anna Vernor 6th Sarah Whipkey 7th Tabetha Boyle 8th Kaylei Rangel 9th Clay Kinsey 10th Madison Galindo 11th Jacob Crawford Reserve Champion Mediumweight Meat Goat Cody Wooten Champion Mediumweight Meat Goat Lexie Quillin CLASS 5 MEAT GOAT 1st Averi Walker 2nd Bricen Salazar 3rd Austin Gonzalez 4th Aiden Chisum 5th Riley King 6th Reagan King 7th Katelynn Salazar 8th Reagan King 9th Kaylee Galindo 10th Daniel Garza CLASS 6 MEAT GOAT 1st Trey Bates

2nd Katelynn Salazar 3rd Kaydie Light 4th Aiden Chisum 5th Logan Mayfield 6th Dodge Turner 7th Kreed Light 8th Alec DeLaGarza 9th Calista Garza 10th Tosy Torres Reserve Champion Heavyweight Meat Goat Averi Walker Champion Heavyweight Meat Goat Trey Bates Reserve Grand Champion Meat Goat Lexie Quillin Grand Champion Meat Goat Trey Bates GOAT SHOWMANSHIP PeeWee Bricen Salazar Junior Sarah Whipkey Senior Damian Gonzalez LIGHTWEIGHT FINEWOOL LAMB 1st Trey Bates 2nd Rylee Stewart 3rd Trey Bates HEAVYWEIGHT FINEWOOL LAMB 1st Rylee Stewart 2nd Micah Vernor 3rd Kaydie Light Reserve Champion Finewool Lamb Rylee Stewart Champion Lightweight Finewool Lamb Trey Bates LIGHTWEIGHT CROSSBRED LAMB 1st Trey Bates 2nd Rylee Stewart 3rd Michael Contreras 4th Victor Contreras HEAVYWEIGHT CROSSBRED LAMB 1st Trey Bates 2nd Rylee Stewart 3rd Micah Vernor Reserve Champion Crossbred Lamb Rylee Stewart Champion Crossbred Lamb Trey Bates LIGHTWEIGHT MEDIUMWOOL LAMB 1st Rylee Stewart 2nd Dodge Turner 3rd Tegan Gass 4th Kaydie Light 5th Kaydie Light 6th Shyann Hampton 7th Grace Lucas HEAVYWEIGHT MEDIUMWOOL LAMB 1st Trey Bates 2nd Rylee Stewart 3rd Averi Walker 4th Averi Walker 5th Micah Vernor 6th Kreed Light 7th Kreed Light Reserve Champion Mediumwool Lamb Rylee Stewart Champion Heavyweight Mediumwool Lamb Trey Bates Reserve Grand Champion Lamb Rylee Stewart Grand Champion Lamb Trey Bates LIGHTWEIGHT FINEWOOL LAMB 1st Trey Bates 2nd Rylee Stewart 3rd Trey Bates HEAVYWEIGHT FINEWOOL LAMB 1st Rylee Stewart 2nd Micah Vernor 3rd Kaydie Light Reserve Champion Finewool Lamb Rylee Stewart Champion Lightweight Finewool Lamb Trey Bates LIGHTWEIGHT CROSSBRED

LAMB 1st Trey Bates 2nd Rylee Stewart 3rd Michael Contreras 4th Victor Contreras HEAVYWEIGHT CROSSBRED LAMB 1st Trey Bates 2nd Rylee Stewart 3rd Micah Vernor Reserve Champion Crossbred Lamb Rylee Stewart Champion Crossbred Lamb Trey Bates LIGHTWEIGHT MEDIUMWOOL LAMB 1st Rylee Stewart 2nd Dodge Turner 3rd Tegan Gass 4th Kaydie Light 5th Kaydie Light 6th Shyann Hampton 7th Grace Lucas HEAVYWEIGHT MEDIUMWOOL LAMB 1st Trey Bates 2nd Rylee Stewart 3rd Averi Walker 4th Averi Walker 5th Micah Vernor 6th Kreed Light 7th Kreed Light Reserve Champion Mediumwool Lamb Rylee Stewart Champion Heavyweight Mediumwool Lamb Trey Bates Reserve Grand Champion Lamb Rylee Stewart Grand Champion Lamb Trey Bates LAMB SHOWMANSHIP PeeWee Tegan Gass Junior Averi Walker Senior Trey Bates LIGHTWEIGHT SWINE Champion Matthew Luce Reserve Champion Brady Satterwhite 3rd Brista Kaase 4th Madison Williams 5th Kylie Kramer 6th Brista Kaase 7th Avery Satterwhite 8th Caiden Childs 9th Ian Garcia 10th Aiden Chisum MEDIUMWEIGHT SWINE Champion Mahalie Kramer Reserve Champion Colt Satterwhite 3rd Landrie Williams 4th Camdyn Childs 5th Luke Merritt 6th Danyel Galvan 7th Leocadio Ramirez 8th Brittany Padier 9th Aiden Chisum 10th Leon Alvarez 11th Adianna Torres HEAVYWEIGHT SWINE Champion Colt Satterwhite Reserve Champion Kylie Kramer 3rd Caiden Childs 4th Avery Satterwhite 5th Camdyn Childs 6th Sarah Merritt 7th Houston Williams 8th Nathaniel Vasquez 9th Grace Luce 10th Vincent Ibarra-Parker RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION SWINE Mahalie Kramer GRAND CHAMPION SWINE Colt Satterwhite SWINE SHOWMANSHIP PeeWee Brady Satterwhite Junior Colt Satterwhite Senior Luke Merritt

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#010 NEW LISTING 3BR/3B home in Concan on 1.116 acres, perfect vacation home or may be used as a vacation rental. Two years of rental history, comes furnished and ready to enjoy! 279,900. #002 1.37 acres with over 307 feet of Hwy. 83 frontage in town. Large trees for shade, water well, city water meter, fenced on two sides, no restrictions, great commercial lot! $142,000. #009 5.12 acres west of town in Roaring Springs. Hill top with great long views and access to 50 acres of spring fed creek, waterfalls, deep swimming hole and lake! $54,000. #008 3BR/2B home on quiet street near school. It is on a large lot with nice shade trees, open and covered decks, carport and outbuildings. There is a bonus room that would be perfect for an office or possibly another bedroom. $135,000. #003 10 acres south of Leakey in Rio Frio, gated, gently rolling terrain, huge Pecan and Oak trees, seasonal creek, unfinished metal cabin on slab with covered front porch, underground electricity to cabin. $140,000. #011 1.02 acres in Concan, with access to the Frio River, paved roads, and central water system. Set your cabin here and enjoy long beautiful views with the potential for rental income! $55,000. #021 2.73 acres with access to the Frio River, paved roads, central water system, an area for rv hookups with restrooms, all behind a locked gate. This is one of the largest lots in Frio River Place and backs up to a large ranch for great views and privacy! Priced to sell at $99,000. #001 Comfy 2BR/2B log home with guest house, workshop and shed on three manicured lots in Twin Forks. Access to two gorgeous Frio River park areas! $179,900. #005 5.32 acres, west of Leakey off of John Buchanan Rd. Hilly terrain provides long views to the south and east, county road frontage with electricity at the road and fenced on one side with entrance gate. Ag exemption in place for low taxes! MAJOR REDUCTION, BEST PRICED LOT IN SHADY OAKS! $40,000. #007 6.37 acres, in The Ranch, beautiful gated development south of Concan, with paved roads, underground electricity, and access to gorgeous Frio River park area with deep blue water and pavilion for picnics. Under wildlife exemption you will see large herds of exotics free roaming and you will enjoy low taxes! $136,955. #012 3 city lots with approximately .8 of an acre, electricity, septic, and 2 city water meters in place. Lots of potential, either residential or commercial with Hwy. 83 frontage! $120,000. #004 1.29 acres of prime commercial property located on Hwy. 83 and across the highway from busy Stripes convenient store! Completely fenced with city water meter and tons of oaks trees you will have endless potential on this one! Leakey is growing and this is the best time to purchase before prices rise! REDUCED!!! $175,000. #006 2 acres with 139 feet of Frio River frontage, north of Leakey. Included is an energy efficient, fully furnished, 2BR/2B cabin ready to enjoy that may be put in the vacation rental pool for added income. SOLD! #017 22.85 acres in Campwood with a 3BR/2B recently remodeled home. There is jaw dropping views from the hillside home and access to the Nueces River. Plenty of room in the back to hunt! SOLD!

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The 2018 Run will be in honor of long time Run participants Danny Pineda and Donnie Mach The Texas Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Motorcycle Run started back in 2003 by Brent Jackson. Mr. Jackson founded the run because he believed that all Veterans deserved a proper “Welcome Home” especially those of the Vietnam Era. From 2003-2016, the Run was organized by Brent and Brenda Jackson. Brent Jackson passed away December 31, 2016 so we continue the Welcome Home Run to keep Brent’s dream and love for our service men and women alive. The Welcome Home Run is comprised of Vietnam Veterans, Military members, past and present, and civilians who support our Troops. This year, the Welcome Home Run begins on March 10th 2018 in Perryton and ends on March 14th in Brownsville. We are looking forward to 2018 Welcome Home Run. This year’s run is going to be fun and exciting. For those of you that have not been on the Welcome Home Run before we want you to come and experience a motorcycle ride you will never forget. For those of you who have participated before we look forward to seeing you again. We are going to add a couple of stops this year as well as a poker run. Registration fee this year is $25.00 per bike. Registration fee is to be paid when you check in. Cash Only Please.

If you are unable or the registration fee would keep you from coming let me know we have a few scholarships available. This year the registration will be a little bit different we are not going to have a form but we are going to ask you to email the following information to welcomehome@windstream.net. We are asking for the following information: 1. Name of rider(s) 2. Any health issues, allergies and medications 3. The name, relationship and contact information for two emergency contacts 4. Make and model of bike and license plate number 5. The days that you will be participating in the Run and if you will be eating at the Elks Lodge Saturday night. 6. If you served or are serving, what branch and years of service 7. And how many years you have been on the Welcome Home Run This year we are asking that if you are going to join us during the ride that you do so at the end of the day or in the morning prior to the safety meeting. If you have questions please text your questions (806) 847-7069 BE SAFE AND WE WANT TO SEE YOU IN MARCH Please spread the word!

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HOMES 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 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 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

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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 NEWProperty 8: Three adjacent 7+ acre lots located in Rio Frio. Beautiful & flat bottomland with large oaks. $89,000 each or $250,000 all NEWProperty 19: 15 acres with seasonal creek. Remote yet civilized! Views in every direction. Easy access & electricity available. $142,000 NEWProperty 21: Highly desired location on CR350! 5+ (TBS) unrestricted acres with FRIO RIVER FRONTAGE! $430,000 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 NEWProperty 8: Three adjacent 7+ acre lots located in Rio Frio. Beautiful & flat bottomland with large oaks. $89,000 each or $250,000 all 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 NEWProperty 19: 15 acres with seasonal creek. Remote yet civilized! Views in every direction. Easy access & electricity available. $142,000 NEWProperty 21: Highly desired location on CR350! 5+ (TBS) unrestricted acres with FRIO RIVER FRONTAGE! $430,000 Property 29 : 170 acs. +/- WILL DIVIDE Hwy. 337W frontage. Views for miles! $3900 per acre REDUCED 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 PENDING Property 44: Secluded 15 ac. in Spring Country Ranch. 4x4 required & no utilities. Rough it here! Access to spring fed pond. $47,280 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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Dub’s Corner Kathy and I were on the way home from a trip to Colorado when we stopped at a DQ in Crane Texas to grab a bite. It was lunch time on a school day so we took our place in line behind about a dozen high school kids. While waiting to order our food I noticed how neat and well-dressed they all were. A lot of designer clothes were seen along with expensive haircuts. A few appeared to be confused as to what color they preferred for their “do” because we saw at least one combination of both green and blue, and it was spiked. Each student was carrying a backpack full of books and other things that a good student needs, and each was also carrying an expensive cell phone. Some were kicking a penny about the floor as they stood in line but most saw it and simply ignored it, even though it was very shiny. It was then that I started thinking about what I was doing when I was their age. Now I’ll admit that I always made it a point to be neat and clean, but I never had designer clothes or expensive gadgets to play with. My generation, especially here in Leakey, had to work. Before I was old enough to have a real job, I bought my own clothes and made my spending money in various ways. I remember gathering Pecans with my cousin Archie Auld and my friend Mike Twilligear. We sold them for $0.10 per pound at Brice’s Food Store. It was a lucrative enterprise because on a good day we could make $0.50 each after school. The downside is that we would go to school the next day and our hands would be black from the Pecan oil. There was a bowling alley at Ritchey’s River Bend in the 60’s, and it required pin boys. That’s where I came in, along with Archie, Mike, Carol Powers, Julian Rubio, Freddy Pendley, and Doug Cravey. We were paid $0.10 per game,

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and some weeks we would make as much as $16.00, and that was for a full eight hours for five days per week. When school started I had a sore back but had amassed a small fortune, $32.00. I spent it on school clothes and a hair cut from Slim Saunders, the local barber. One summer I became an entrepreneur and went into the lawn mowing business. My grandfather cosigned for me and I bought a $35.00 push mower on credit at Western Auto in Uvalde. It took me all summer of mowing every day to pay for that mower, but by the time school started I owned a worn-out lawn mower but I had $20.00 in savings. I spent it on school clothes and a flat top haircut from Red White, the best barber in Uvalde. Our food was delivered and it was good. It’s hard to beat a DQ Dude and a Coca Cola. The school kids were finishing eating and as they were leaving some continued to kick the shiny penny towards one another while others just stepped over it and left. Kathy and I finished our food and dumped our tray into the trash by the door. The penny was still on the floor. I bent over, picked it up, put in my pocket, and walked out the door. I believe that was the easiest penny I have ever made. Dub

“BOOTS TO BALLGOWN CHARITY BALL” Valentine Charity Ball “Boots to Ballgown” is a wonderful way to have a date night, celebrate Valentines or just enjoy a party without the work while supporting local charities such as HANK, Women’s Shelter, Devine Food Pantry, scholarships, The Love People Better Project” and other worthy organizations. The Current Events Club is hosting the charity ball on February 10, at the George S. Woods Community Center in Devine, Texas. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Music will be provided by San Antonio’s premier DJ’S, OMG. So put on your boots or your gown and come join us for a wonderful stress-free time. Tickets can be purchased from club members or at the door for

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O B I T U A R I E S Johnie Hillis

(February 22, 1924 - January 21, 2018) Johnie Rutherford Hillis passed from this life on January 21, 2018 at the age of 93 years and 11 months after living a full life in Uvalde with good friends and great memories. She was born on February 22, 1924 in Van Buren County, Arkansas. At about four years of age, the family decided to leave Arkansas for Texas. She traveled by train to Abilene, then on to Bronte to join her grandparents who were farming in and around there. After a few years in Bronte the family moved to Leakey where her father became one of the first civilian employees of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) building Garner State Park. After the park was built he bought land on the Frio River south of Leakey, named it Happy Hollow, and built a convenience store and cabins. Johnie spent her days in the most idyllic place unspoiled by human hands on the banks of the Frio River. In the 1940’s she met Homer ‘’Hudson’’ Hillis, Sr., a recent navy sailor returning from World War II. They married and had three children. She worked for the State Highway Materials Test Division for several years at Whites Mines. She enjoyed all the days she worked there with great colleagues and friends. Johnie was preceded in death by her husband Hudson, parents A. V. and Pearl Rutherford as well as siblings Buster Rutherford, Ray Rutherford, and Bernice Shelton. She is survived by her children, Homer (Ronda) Hillis of Abilene, Helen Hillis of San Antonio, and Linda (Carroll) Gloor of Universal City, TX. Also surviving are grandchildren Katy, Danny, and Johnny Engle and Hannah Hillis and greatgrandchildren Christian Brand and Jessie Engle. Additional survivors include numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation was scheduled for 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, January 23; graveside services were Wednesday, the 24th , at 10 a.m. at Sabinal Cemetery conducted by Homer. The family would like to thank the caregivers at Uvalde Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center on North Park Street and good friend Mindy and all her life long friends who stopped by to visit. Johnie loved to visit. In lieu of flowers, the family would request donations to the Uvalde Memorial Hospital ladies auxiliary or Arms of Hope in Medina, TX, or the charity of your choice.

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Dora Charlotte “Dogie” Parks Lacey

Aldon Coward of Sabinal passed away on January 26, 2018 in Amistad Nursing Home at the age of 94. He was born on June 20, 1923 in San Antonio, TX to E.R. Coward and Ellen Porchet Coward. He is survived by his wife, Frances Coward of Sabinal; daughter, Pat Nunley and husband, Gary of Pleasanton; four grandchildren, Cindy Trammell and husband, Dennis; Amanda Stumm and husband, Randy; Monica Dooley and husband, Michael; and Patrick Coward; thirteen great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Michael Coward, and twin brother, Eldon Coward. Graveside services were held on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at 3:00 PM in Sabinal Cemetery. Rev. Monty Benson officiated.

Dora Charlotte “Dogie” Parks Lacey was born June 19, 1927, in San Saba, Texas to Lee Roy Parks and wife Katie Arcolia Payne Pars. On September 21, 1942, she married Leonard David Lacey; they were married for 56 years before his passing. She entered into her eternal rest on January 23, 2018, at the very young age of 90. Dogie and David are survived by three children, Larry Lacey and wife Sharon of Lipan, TX, their children Larry Jr., Robin and Sherry; Allen “Red” Lacey and wife Chris of Camp Wood, TX, their children Carol, Mark, Patsy and Bambi; Dora Mae Duff and husband David of Greenville, TX, their children Danny, Dana and Donnie; 23 Great Grandchildren, 22 Great-Great Grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, adopted children, an abundance of friends and her ever present four-legged companion Tippy. Dogie was preceded in death by her parents, 2 daughters, 1 son, her beloved husband David, 8 sisters, 3 brothers and numerous nieces and nephews. Dogie was in every sense the meaning of the word “tough”. She survived wars, the loss of children, the loss of parents, the loss of her husband and a body wracked with pain. But she did so with a fighting spirit, stubborn will and her faith in God. She loved her family beyond measure, and they her in return. She also loved her fellow man; she would give you her last dollar or the shirt off her back if that is what was needed. Dogie rose every morning and began her day reading from her Bible, even when her eyesight began to fail, she took comfort in knowing that there was a better place for her when she was called HOME. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want; He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters; He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea though I walk through the Valley of the shadow of Death; I will fear no evil for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff comfort me; Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Pallbearers included Dogie’s Nephews, Randy Parks, Mike Parks, Gerald Lacey, Tim Lacey, Eddie Pannell, and Gary Godwin. Honorary Pallbearers included James “Pat” Watson Nephew #1 and J.C. McClain Nephew #2. Viewing was 5 – 7 p.m. Friday, January 26, 2018, at Nelson Funeral Chapel, Camp Wood. Graveside service was held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 27, 2018, at Barksdale Cemetery, Barksdale, Texas, with Pastor Robert Sweeten officiating. Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Camp Wood, Texas. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net

(June 20, 1923 - January 26, 2018)

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God’s love makes everyone unique I’ve mentioned before about how most small towns have unusual characters who are disrespected and mocked as an embarrassment to the community. Like folklore legends, these outcast individuals are remembered for their strange behavior while it’s hardly ever mentioned about who they really are. Recently the subject came up again about these odd men and women and I thought that instead of just feeling sorry for them, I could learn a valuable lesson about treating others with dignity. The notable recognition list included a few such celebrities as, shopping buggy man, barbershop man, dancing girl, Ahab the Arab, and a man they called “Eggs” who would sit on Main street day and night and just quietly watch the traffic. I’ve spoken with some of these people in the past and discovered they are not homeless or penniless, they just enjoy walking around and doing what makes them happy. They wave when people honk their horns and will gladly take a sandwich if you bring them one. I read a story a while back, about two young

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

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girl’s that were playing on the front porch. As one of them raised up, she spotted an older woman coming down the sidewalk pushing a tattered baby carriage. She was wearing old wrinkled clothes but was not doing anything wrong. Most people around town knew her as “crazy Mary” the lady who picked up odds and ends from the trash. As she quietly passed by the front of the house, the girl’s started mocking her and calling her names, laughing and giggling. Even after the woman was out of sight, they continued talking about her and judging her harshly until they looked up to see the father of the girl who lived there staring at them. He sent the friend home and calmly told his daughter to go upstairs and change into her church dress. She did as he said without saying a word and soon returned. He said they were going for a walk and on the way he wanted her to think about what she had done and to prepare an explanation about how sorry she was for being cruel. After a while of awkward silence with only the

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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. Worship 10:45 a.m. Evening 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service and Youth 6:30 p.m. Leakey Church of Christ One Block N of Courthouse Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.6933 Sunday School: 10:00am Come and Worship: 10:45am Evening: 6:00pm Wednesday: 7:00pm

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

sound of their footsteps on the sidewalk, they came to a little shack and the little girl knew they were at the right place when she saw the baby carriage sitting next to the front door. They both approached reverently and he knocked on the door. The lady inside slowly opened the door and the girl’s father said they had come to say hello if it was alright. She graciously invited them inside. The little girl looked around as her eyes tried to adjust to the darkness. It was a small room filled with trinkets and the basics of living and she watched nervously as the woman proceeded to make tea. Finally, in the awkwardness of the moment, the father spoke up and said that before they could partake in her generosity, his daughter had something she wanted to say. The little girl presented a seemingly sincere apology that passed his approval and he took the tray from Mary and placed it on the only table in the room. The conversation was about the weather and other topics of small talk until suddenly the father stood and thanked her for her

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kind hospitality. The walk home was again uncomfortable as the little girl’s mind was swirling with so many questions about not only what had just happened but also about all the other people in the world who live like this. Did something happen in Mary’s life that caused her to be this way? And then she thought about how people condemn this woman just because she’s poor (like her and her friend had done earlier). When they arrived home, she went up to her room and stared out the window as if it were a portal to the unknown mysteries of life. She thought about how things are not always the way they seem and how everyone walks a different path within their journey. We are unique in our own way but just because we’re different does not mean we are bad or deserve to be treated harshly. Her dad never mentioned it again and neither did she. There was no reason to. Ask for the free scripture CD, “Keeper of my soul” at: billyhollandministries.com

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Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Hill Country Herald Page 11

JUST FOR GRINS

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

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Governor Abbott Speaks At The Texas Rally For Life AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott spoke at the annual Texas Rally for Life at the State Capitol where thousands in attendance joined in their commitment to protecting the rights of the unborn and advocating for pro-life policies in Texas. In his remarks, Governor Abbott celebrated recent legislative actions that further protect

life, and he thanked prolife leaders for their work in promoting and creating a culture of life in Texas. “It’s been 45 years since Roe v. Wade, and since then Texas has become the national leader in defending life,” said Governor Abbott. “As Governor I will fight for every child to have a chance at life. I thank our legislative

leaders who work to pass laws that protect life, and so many Texans who continue to give a voice to the voiceless and fortify the culture of life in this state.” As Governor and during his tenure as Texas Attorney General, Governor Abbott has advocated for and signed laws to further protect life. In the most recent legislative

session, the Governor signed laws to ban partial-birth abortions, end the practice of selling baby body parts for profit, and renew funding for the Alternatives to Abortion program. Earlier this week, Governor Abbott proclaimed January 22nd Sanctity of Life Day in Texas.

Governor Abbott Releases Second Report To The People Of Texas AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott released his second “Report to the People of Texas,” which highlights the legislative, economic, educational, and public safety achievements over the past year. The year in review offers a look back at the triumphs and challenges of 2017, and provides Texans greater insight into important programs and policies being implemented across the state, in addition to other actions Governor Abbott has taken to move Texas forward. “Though tested this year by Hurricane Harvey and other challenges, Texas remains the

envy of the nation,” Governor Abbott wrote. “That is why I have focused on making the Lone Star State freer, stronger, safer and smarter, and why I will continue to work with my partners in the Texas Legislature to build a brighter path to opportunity for all Texans.” The Report notes that:

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More than 306,000 jobs were created statewide in 2017 Texas set a new record-low unemployment

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rate Texas has more public high schools ranked in the top 100 than any other state Over $18 million awarded from the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division to aid in anti-trafficking efforts

Governor Abbott concludes the report with a look ahead, focusing on opportunities for continued success for Texans in the coming year.

“Businesses are growing here, families are growing here, innovation is growing here. And our economy is booming,” Governor Abbott concludes. “Yet, we have more left to do to expand economic opportunity, advance education, preserve safety and security, and protect life and liberty.” In addition to the report, Governor Abbott released a message to Texans inviting them to look back at the year’s successes, and thanking them for helping build an even stronger Texas for tomorrow.

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Nutrition class students at Big Springs Charter School are learning how to prepare nutritious menus items and sharing the recipes along with nutrition benefits with the community. This weeks’ recipes include one with lentils and rice along with a second recipe made with the super grain quinoa. Rice Lentil Pilaf 1 Tbsp. oil 1⁄2 cup uncooked long grain rice 1⁄2 cup dry lentils, rinsed 1⁄4 cup onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, mined 2 cups water 1 tsp. chicken-flavor instant bouillon 1 tsp. dried basil leaves 1⁄4 tsp. salt 1⁄4 tsp. pepper 1 cup frozen sweet peas Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add rice, lentils, onion and garlic. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in water, bouillon, basil, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in peas; cover and cook for 5 minutes or until water is absorbed and peas are tender. Makes 8 (1/2 cup) servings. Lentils, as one can imagine, are not typically thought of as a favorite for teenagers. However, students found this recipe far better than originally imagined. Ms. Sparks, nutrition teacher at Big Springs Charter School, remembers her mother preparing the recipe years ago as a child. A huge “thank you” to the Leakey Mercantile Grocery for providing the ingredients used in the nutrition lab experience for students. Lentils provide positive health benefits of being a cholesterol-lowering ingredient with the high amount of soluble fiber, a blood sugar stabilizer, good protein source, low in calories, and good for digestive health. Lentils are high in molybdenum, folate, fiber, copper, manganese, phosphorus, iron, potassium, zinc, pantothenic acid, vitamins B1 and B6. Rice provides small amounts of manganese, selenium, thiamin, niacin and copper. Garlic contains vitamin C, B6, selenium, and manganese. Research has shown benefits of garlic in the lowering of risk for lung cancer, brain cancer, an effective compound with antibacterial properties and useful in the reduction of cholesterol levels. Onions are sources of chromium, quercetin, vitamin C, B6, folate, iron, manganese and potassium. Onions have been used to reduce inflammation, in the prevention of cancer, regulation of blood sugar.

GRANNY’S KITCHEN BACK TO BASICS....BITS AND BITES Sweet Potato and Sausage Balls

1-pound fresh Mexican chorizo sausage, casings removed 2 1/4 cups all-purpose baking mix (such as Bisquick) 1 (8-oz.) pkg. pre-shredded extrasharp Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup chilled mashed roasted sweet potato 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 6 tablespoons plum jam or scuppernong jelly 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a baking sheet. Stir together sausage, baking mix, cheese, mashed sweet potato, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Roll into 48 (1 1/2-inch) balls, and place about 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until sausage balls are cooked through and deep golden brown, about 20 minutes. Stir together jelly and mustard in a small bowl until well blended. (If your jelly is too stiff to blend, microwave mixture at HIGH in 15-second increments until soft enough to stir.) Serve with sausage balls.

Yeast Rolls Recipe

1/2 cup warm water 1 (1/4-oz.) envelope active dry yeast 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1 cup warm (110°F) milk 1/4 cup honey 1 large egg, beaten 1/2 cup (4 oz.) plus 3 Tbsp. melted salted butter, divided 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 4 cups (about 17 oz.) all-purpose flour. (You can make this dough the night before and refrigerate) Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar in a small bowl; let stand until mixture bubbles, about 5 minutes. Beat warm milk, honey, egg, and 1/2 cup of the melted butter with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add yeast mixture and salt; beat until combined. With mixer running, gradually add flour until well combined. Transfer dough to a bowl coated with cooking spray. Cover with plastic wrap, and chill 8 hours or overnight. Lightly grease 2 (12-cup) muffin pans. Place chilled dough on a lightly floured surface; punch down dough into an 8-inch circle. Cut dough into quarters. Cut each quarter into 4 wedges; roll each wedge into an 8-inch-long rope. Starting at end, roll each rope into a spiral shape, and place in a prepared muffin cup. Cover pans with plastic wrap; let rise in a warm (80°F to 85°F) place, free from drafts, 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°F. Brush rolls with 2 tablespoons of the melted butter; bake in preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Brush with remaining 1 tablespoon melted butter.

Mini Black Bean and Cheese Enchiladas Recipe 2 (10-ct.) pkg. miniature (4-inch) flour tortillas (such as Old El Paso) 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 (15-oz.) can refried black beans 1 (8-oz.) can red enchilada sauce (such as Frontera) 1 (4-oz.) can chopped green chiles 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (about 1 cup) 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce (from 1 [8-oz] pkg.) 1/2 cup prepared pico de gallo 1/2 cup sour cream 3 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions Preheat oven to 350°F. Gently tuck tortillas into lightly greased (with cooking spray) cups of 2 (12-cup) muffin pans. Bake in preheated oven until tortillas have hardened and browned slightly on the sides, 12 to 15 minutes. Stir together black beans, refried black beans, enchilada sauce, and green chiles in a medium bowl. Divide mixture evenly among baked tortilla cups. Sprinkle with cheese, and bake at 350°F until cheese melts, about 15 minutes. Transfer mini

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enchiladas from muffin cups to a serving platter. Top evenly with lettuce and pico de gallo. Drizzle with sour cream, and sprinkle with scallions.

Baby Hasselback Potatoes with Blue Cheese and Bacon 10 (2 1/2-oz.) small Yukon Gold potatoes 1/2 cup salted butter, melted 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1 ounce blue cheese, crumbled (about 1/4 cup) 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon (about 6 slices) 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives Preheat oven to 425°F. Slice each potato crosswise at 1/8-inch intervals, cutting to within 1/4 inch of the bottom of the potato. (Do not cut all the way through potatoes.) Arrange potatoes, cut side up, on a greased baking sheet. Combine melted butter, rosemary, and 1 teaspoon of the salt in small bowl. Spoon 1/3 cup of the melted butter mixture evenly over potatoes. Bake in preheated oven on middle oven rack until tender, 45 to 50 minutes. Spoon remaining butter mixture evenly over potatoes. Sprinkle with blue cheese and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bake until cheese is slightly melted and potatoes are golden, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with bacon and chives, and serve immediately.

Cornmeal Popovers 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup fine white cornmeal 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 3/4 cups whole milk 4 large eggs 1/4 cup salted butter, melted Place a 12-cup muffin pan in oven. Pre-heat oven to 450°F. (Do not remove pan.) Whisk together flour, cornmeal, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk together milk and eggs in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk milk mixture into flour mixture until well blended. Remove muffin pan from oven. Spoon 1 teaspoon melted butter into each cup of hot muffin pan; return muffin pan to oven for 2 minutes.

Baked Brie Bites

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HOUSTON- A Texas man who police say was kidnapped in a home invasion was shot and killed early Thursday as FBI agents raided the home where he was being held, according to multiple reports. FBI spokeswoman Christina Garza told KPRC that multiple people, including two children, were inside the home in northeast Houston at the time the shots were fired. An FBI agent involved in the shooting was placed on leave pending an internal investigation. The Houston Chronicle reported that the unidentified victim was kidnapped from a home in Conroe Wednesday by two men with guns who forced their way inside. According to the paper, the victim’s brother and 12-year-old son were bound with duct tape. The kidnappers were demanding money. KABUL, Afghanistan — At least 103 people were killed, and 235 people injured after explosives hidden in an ambulance were detonated at a police checkpoint in the Afghan capital, Kabul, a day earlier, officials said Sunday. The attacker used an ambulance to get through one security checkpoint by telling police he was taking a patient to a nearby hospital. He then detonated his explosives at a second check point, said Nasrat Rahimi, deputy spokesperson for the Interior Ministry. The blast comes a week after a deadly attack on the Intercontinental Hotel in the city killed 22 people, including four Americans. The hotel attack was claimed by the Afghan Taliban. WASHINGTON-Trump demanded Mueller be fired but backed off: President Donald Trump ordered the firing of Robert Mueller last June, but he retracted his demand after White House counsel Donald F. McGhan II said he would resign from his

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post rather than execute the president’s order, The New York Times reported Thursday night. McGahn refused to ask

the Department of Justice to fire Mueller, the special counsel overseeing the Russia investigation, because he felt it would it

fuel the perception that the White House was attempting to obstruct the Russia investigation, the Times reported. Trump denied the report, calling it Fake News. PENNSYLVANIA-State police say three

men and two women have been found dead in a shooting at a Pennsylvania car wash. The shooting occurred shortly before 3 a.m. Sunday in the Melcroft community of Saltlick Township, about 55 miles (89 kilometers) southeast of Pittsburgh. Police said Sunday they have no motive yet for the deadly shooting. Four of the victims were pronounced dead at the scene, while another died at a hospital. Two victims died inside a vehicle and two were found outside in the car wash’s parking lot. An injured person was taken to a hospital and later died. Authorities were trying to determine if the shooter was among those found at the scene. Family members say a domestic dispute spurred the shooting deaths of five people at a Pennsylvania car wash; but that has not been confirmed. New York’s chief prosecutor says the state is opening an investigation into a firm that allegedly sold millions of fake followers to social media users. TWITTER”Impersonation and deception are illegal under New York law,” said Eric Schneiderman. The company, Devumi, stands accused of stealing real people’s identities, which it denies, according to the New York Times. The paper linked the “follower factory” to a host of celebrity accounts. The New York Times published an in-depth report on Devumi on Saturday, including interviews with people who alleged their account details and profile pictures had been copied to create realistic “bots”. It is alleged that others who wanted to increase their follower count, including actors, entrepreneurs and political commentators, could then pay to be followed by the bots. BELFAST-A man has been shot five times in what police have called a “terrifying” paramilitary-style shooting in west Belfast. Police said the 41-year-old was shot in his arms and legs and has sustained “potentially life-changing injuries”. He was attacked by a gang at his home in Divismore Park, Ballymurphy, on Sunday evening and the shooting was reported to police at about 19:35 GMT. The victim was taken to Belfast’s Royal Victoria Hospital for treatment. A PSNI spokesman said: “This was a terrifying attack in the victim’s own home. “It is another example of a criminal group trying to control a community by the use of weapons, fear and violence.” No-one else was in the property at the time of the shooting.

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REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF DISPATCHER/JAILER. No experience is required, applicant must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent and a clear criminal history. Applications may be picked up at the Real County Sheriff’s Office from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. REAL COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Hiring Housekeepers To clean Cabins and laundry attendant Full time Please call 830-232-5400 Help Wanted Bullard’s Auto Body Shop 830-597-3368 Cleaning Personnel Needed: Now hiring housekeepers for the upcoming summer season to clean cabins. Must be dependable, responsible, and have your own means of transportation. All cleaning supplies will be provided. Please email resume to whisk eymountaininn@gmail.com or call (830)232-6797.

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