NOVEMBER 28 2018 by julie becker

Tri-Canyon’s Only Weekly Newspaper! Vol. 9 No. 48

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H.E.Butt Foundation Donates $7500 to Real County At Monday’s November 26th Real County Commissioner’s Court meeting, a special presentation was made by the HEB Foundation. The H.E.Butt Foundation representative, Lupe Salazar, presented Real County Judge W.B. Sansom, Jr. a check for $7,500 for the Real County Emergency Operations Center. In other business Commissioner’s approved the submission of a grant for the purpose of a Community Center in Real County. Carl Esser of

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Hurd on the Hill: Supporting our Military Families

Honoring the tremendous sacrifices made by the loved ones of our servicemembers .......................... Page 13

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Esser and Company, clarified for the audience the location of the new building will be in Camp Wood and will facilitate a Community Center as well as the Nutrition Center. Commissioner’s approved application to the Texas Department of Agriculture for 2019/2020 Colonia Construction funds to connect the Wood Hollow and Timbers subdivisions to the centralized wastewater system in Leakey. The request was made by Con

Leadership change at Sabinal Elementary Mr. Patrick Peabody will be leaving Sabinal Elementary School after 3-1/2 years as their principal. “I wish Mr. Peabody the very best in his future endeavors as he pursues a new administrative position in Leander ISD,” said Superintendent Richard Grill. On November 12, Sabinal ISD Board of Trustees approved the employment of Dr. Jimmy Gouard as the Interim Principal and Dr. Gouard will begin work immediately to ensure a seamless transition for the students and staff at the elementary school. Mr. Peabody’s last day at the elementary will be November 16. Dr. Gouard is a veteran educator with 33 years of experience at the elementary, middle school, high school levels, as well as at the District level as

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Mims of the Nueces River Authority. Commissioners scheduled a walthrough/inspection date of November 29th 2018 at 1:15p.m. of the Chula Vista and Bruce Lane Project. Commissioners approved continued searching for a new vehicle for the Leakey and Camp Wood Nutrition Centers. Following payment of bills court was adjourned.

submitted by Sabinal ISD

an assistant superintendent. He has served in the school districts of Northside ISD, Southwest ISD, Somerset ISD, D’Hanis ISD, Hondo ISD and most recently Lytle ISD. Dr. Gouard was awarded his Doctor of Education from Texas A&M University, College Station. Dr. Gouard recently retired from public education and now provides consulting services to school districts in the immediate region. “We are indeed fortunate to have Dr. Gouard join our administrative team, and we appreciate his willingness to serve as our Interim Principal until we can conduct a thorough search for a permanent replacement to guide our elementary school, Grill said. Grill states that he will begin the search for the new principal in early spring 2019.

LEAKEY EAGLES FOOTBALL AREA CHAMPIONS by Julie Becker photo by Kim Kerr

The Leakey Eagle Six Man Football team secured the Area Championship Friday night against the May Tigers. The Eagles won with a score of 40-30. The Eagles hold a 11-1 record for the year. They are ranked 15th in the State of Texas SixMan Football. Numerous turnovers were the downfall of the Tigers and the Leakey Eagles capitalized on each of them. Momentum turned to the Eagles and carried them to their victory. The Eagles play Gorman on Friday November 30th at 7:00 p.m. in Brady, Texas. More information can be viewed at http://sixmanfootball.com. Come out and support our Eagles!!

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FIRST STATE BANK PRESIDENT, CEO CHAD STARY SPEAKS TO DAR GROUP ABOUT TEXAS RANGERS ............................ Page 4

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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: 66° Low: 49°

COMMUNITY HEALTH DEVELOPMENT, INC. CELEBRATES 35 YEARS AND RECOGNIZES THE CITY OF CAMP WOOD FOR ITS SUPPORT OF CANYON HEALTH CENTER On Thursday, November 15, 2018, Community Health Development, Inc. (CHDI) hosted an Open House at its location in Camp Wood, Canyon Health Center, as part of the organization’s 35th Anniversary celebration. CHDI took this opportunity to recognize the partnership with the City of Camp Wood. Present at the reception were CHDI current and former Board Members from Real County, along with patients, area elected officials, local partners and supporters, as well as CHDI staff. Mayor Chavez accepted the glass plaque on behalf of the City of Camp Wood and expressed his appreciation for the staff and services of

Canyon Health Center. As part of its 35th Anniversary Celebration, CHDI has hosted and participated in numerous events throughout the Uvalde, Real, and Edwards Counties area. “Our theme this year has been “Honoring the Past while Looking to the Future.” We really wanted to recognize the many local and area partnerships that have been vital to our success,” stated Ms. Gonzales-Hanson. “This celebration has been a great reminder of the good we can accomplish when we all work together to help our communities.” continued page 4

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JAIL REGISTER

Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report

November 18 - November 24, 2018

November 18 - November 24, 2018 •

NO ARRESTS

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Real County Law Officers

Nathan T. Johnson, Sheriff Steven Castro, Deputy Sheriff Mark Cox, Deputy Sheriff Teddy Douthit, Deputy Sheriff , Deputy Sheriff Kevin Chisum, Real County Constable

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

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11/19/2018 @ 1320 responded to Little Dry Frio Road East of Leakey for a suspicious person 11/20/2018 @ 1929 responded to the bridge on Texas Highway 55 South of Camp Wood for suspicious activity 2211 responded to Texas Highway 55 South of Camp Wood for a reckless vehicle 11/21/2018 @ 907 responded to a residence on North U.S. Highway 83 in Leakey for a domestic dispute 2129 responded to a residence on Llano Street in Camp Wood to unlock a vehicle 2225 responded to Cedar Hills Geriatric Center in Camp Wood for a disturbance 11/22/2018 @ 913 responded to a residence on Persimmon Road South of Leakey to unlock a vehicle

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1728 responded to 4th Street in Camp Wood for a suspicious person 1942 responded to a residence on Ash Creek Road North of Leakey for a domestic dispute 2029 responded to a residence on East 6th Street in Camp Wood for Loud Music 11/23/2018 @ 750 responded to Rio Bella Lodge South of Leakey on Farm to Market 1120 to unlock a vehicle 1417 responded to U.S. Highway 83 in Leakey for a disabled vehicle 11/24/2018 @ 940 responded to intersection of U.S. Highway 83 and Texas Highway 41 North of Leakey for a motor vehicle accident 1328 responded to a residence on Harper Ranch Road East of Camp Wood to unlock a vehicle

REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WANTED PERSONS AND FUGITIVES

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

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

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.

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 INMATE

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CURRENT CHARGE

COURT

Date of Arrest

Sentence

Sentence Date Paper Ready

Housed/Released

Released Date

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

7 YRS TDCJ

8/17/2018

Bandera

Shannon, Joshua Benjamin

Possession of a Controlled Substance PG1 < 1G

District

2/6/2018

1 YR SJ

8/17/2018

Bandera

Falcon, Mathew Eric

Burglary of a Building

District

5/17/2018

$10,000 PR Bond

8/28/2018

Falcon, Mathew Eric

Burglary of a Coin Operated / Collection Machine

County 5/17/2018

$4,000 PR Bond

8/28/2018

Falcon, Mathew Eric

Evading Arrest Detention

County 5/17/2018

$4,000 PR Bond

8/28/2018

Harlow, Bobby

Violation of Probation - False / Incorrect Information

District

7/2/2018

Bandera

Harlow, Bobby

Grand Jury Indictment - Count I Escape Count II Pocs Pg 1< 1G

District

8/17/2018

Bandera

Harlow, Bobby

Grand Jury Indictment - Evading Arrest/Det W/MV W/DW

District

8/17/2018

Bandera

Lockhart, David Wayne

VOP-Burglary of a Building

District

7/11/2018

18 MTS SJ

8/17/2018

Bandera

Edwards, Patrick

Violation of Probation - Burglary of Habitation

Edwards, Patrick

Violation of Probation - Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

District

7/30/2018

4 YRS TDCJ

8/17/2018

Bandera

David Wayne Pruitt DOB 10-03-1970 Rohde Brooke Barnett DOB 10-26-1982 VOP District 7/30/2018 4 YRS TDCJ 8/17/2018 Bandera DWI 3rd or More – 1 Warrant – Driving While Intoxicated – 1 Warrant

Michael Eugene Galindo DOB 0204-1988 Possession of Controlled Substance – 1 Warrant

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

Faulkner,Wesley Kipp

Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Member

County

8/3/2018

Villegas,Fernando

Driving while license invalid W/Prev Conv/Susp

County

8/23/2018

$2,000 Surety Bond

Bort, Vincent Slade

Violation of Probation - Burglary of Habitation

8/28/2018

Bandera

Nervarez, Mary Elizabeth

Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon (Van Zandt County Warrant)

District Van Zandt County

8/29/2018

Bandera

Garcia, Samuel Joe

Possession of a Controlled Substance PG1 >=4G<200G

District

8/30/2018 8 YRS TDCJ

8/30/2018

Bandera

Garcia, Samuel Joe

Possession of a Controlled Substance PG1 >=4G<200G

District

8/30/2018 8 YRS TDCJ

8/30/2018

Bandera

8/28/2018

DETAINER LIST INMATE

Age

Race / Sex

CURRENT CHARGE

McMahan, Khristy Anne

W/F

Theft of Property => $100 <$750 Theft of Property => $100 <$750

Pitcher, John Truman

W/M

Bond Forfeiture - Burglary of Habitation

Pitcher, John Truman

W/M

Bond Forfeiture - Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear

Pitcher, John Truman

W/M

Bond Forfeiture - Terrorist Threat

Hosmer, Jonathan

W/M

Violation of Probation - Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle

3/6/2018

Fritsch, Tiffannie Cherie

W/F

Violation of Probation - Forgery

4/16/2018

Mendoza, Eduardo Carreon

W/M

Violation of Probation - Escape

W/M

Lewis, Kenneth

W/M

Violation of Probation - False Report to Peace Officer

Novak, John

W/M

Violation of Pre Supervision Agreement

Bort, Vincent Slade

W/M

Violation of Probation - Burglary of Habitation

Lopez, Pedro JR

W/M

Theft of Property => $100 <$750

Julie Becker/Editor/Publisher Billie Franklin, Sabinal Correspondent

Contributing Writers: Elaine Padgett Carnegie Linda Kirkpatrick

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Released / Transferred Date Released / Transferred to

Texas Department of Corrections Indiana 10/20/2017 Department of Corrections Indiana Ralph Buckles DOB 09-17-1096 Violation 10/20/2017 Department of Corrections of Probation – Racing – 1 Warrant Indiana 10/20/2017 Department of Corrections

4/16/2018

Medina County Jail, TX Texas Department of Corrections Texas Department of Corrections Texas Department of Corrections

4/20/2018

San Jacinto County Jail, TX

6/25/2018

Bexar County Jail, TX

6/29/2018

Bexar County Jail, TX Texas Department of Corrections

Chad Baldwin DOB 08-15-1971 DWLI / No Liability Insurance - 2 Warrants

Thomas Dean Flora DOB 10-30-1957 Theft of property – 1 Warrant

THE HILL COUNTRY HERALD WILL NOT PUBLISH AN EDITION THE WEEK OF CHRISTMAS DECEMBER 26, 2018. WE WISH EVERYONE A MERRY CHRISTMAS 4/16/2018

Mendoza, Eduardo Carreon

337 RR 337 West P.O. Box 822 Leakey, Texas 78873 (830) 232-6294 (830) 433-1424 Published Each Wednesday

In Custody of

5/9/2017

Violation of Probation - Burglary of a Building of CT1 Theft of Property >1500<2000 CT2

HILL COUNTRY HERALD

Date of Detainer

8/10/2018

8/28/2018

Transferred to Bandera County Jail

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS City of Leakey Mayor: Harry Schneemann Secretary: Dee Dee Wally Office: 830-232-6757 Fax: 830-232-6775 Councilmen: Ken Auld • Roel Gonzalez• Martin Martinez 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 Phone: 830-232-6623 Pct.#2: Bryan Shackelford Phone: 830-232-5756 or 591-4734 (cell) Pct. #3:Raymon Ybarra 830-279-6787 Pct.#4: Joe W. Connell, Sr. 830-597-5159

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE A public hearing will be held during the Nueces River Authority (NRA) Board of Directors meeting scheduled for 10:00 a.m., December 12, 2018 in the Davis Conference Room of the Alto Frio Baptist Encampment, 1385 Ranch Road 1120, Leakey, Texas. The hearing is for receiving public comments on rates NRA will charge its wholesale customers (City of Leakey, Twin Forks Water Supply Corporation, Alto Frio Baptist Encampment) for their use of NRA’s Leakey Regional Wastewater System. The rates will be calculated, annually, based each wholesale customer’s agreed upon proportionate share of each annual operating budget for the wastewater system. For information, contact Con Mims, Executive Director, Nueces River Authority, P.O. Box 349, Uvalde, Texas 78802, Tel. 830-2786810, cmims@nueces-ra.org.

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National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Uvalde de las Encinas Chapter members were both informed and entertained by speaker Chad Stary at their November meeting with his presentation on the history of the Texas Rangers organization. Mr. Stary, president and CEO of the First State Bank of Uvalde, was introduced by DAR member Billie Jean Davis, and told the group that the five points of the Texas Ranger badge stand for dedication, determination, courage, integrity, and respect. These points emphasize the Ranger code of completing everything you begin; do the right thing, even when it is difficult; do what is right, even when you are scared; do the right thing, even when no one is watching; and have respect for others at all times. He mentioned Chuck Norris and Joaquin Jackson as he related tales of the world-famous group, and encouraged DAR members to support the Texas Rangers Heritage Center to help keep the Ranger history alive and to educate the youth of Texas in character development. He also stated his concern about lack of patriotism in our country, and thanked DAR members for their continued work to promote patriotism. Regent Billie Franklin opened the November meeting by welcoming members and guests at the El Progreso Library at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 17, and leading the opening ritual. Betty Lawrence read the President General’s Message from Ann Turner Dillon, which emphasized service as the basic theme of the organization and encouraged daughters to be thankful for their ancestors who fought to establish our wonderful country. Billie Toalson read the National Defense Report, which stated that new ideas and concepts have always been embraced by Americans, whether in war or in peace. We honor veterans on Veterans Day, and

DAR member Billie Jean Davis (center) with Kim and Chad Stary at the DAR November meeting where Mr Stary spoke about the history of the Texas Rangers

should remember to honor them every day. Betty Lawrence stated that the Veterans Program was very successful on November 12th at the Fairplex, and thanked all the members who assisted. Regent Franklin reminded members that chapter good citizens would be recognized in February. The next gathering of the chapter will be the Christmas Party on Saturday, December 8, 2018, at the home of Toni Hull at 11 a.m.

DRT Meets in November President Jane Van Hoozer called the November meeting of the Caddel-Smith Chapter to order on Thursday, November 8, and welcomed members and guests Fayrene Nance, Doralyn Drew, Sheryl Burkeen and Kay Erkert. Secretary Karen Collins read the minutes from the October meeting and in Treasurer Billie Nast’s absence, Mrs. Van Hoozer reported that the paver to support the Cradle in Galveston has been ordered. Registrar Roberta Himebrook reported that she presently has 7 new member applications in various stages of progress. She also presented for approval a chapter application from Gwendolyn Arrington who resides in Del Rio. Mrs. Arrington plans to submit applications for her daughters as well. Mrs. Himebrook also reported that Billie Nast has submitted a reinstatement for Benita Lane. Mrs. Lane currently resides in Pipe Creek. Committee Chair for the Traveling Trunk Debra Ripka reported that the state organization provided her with guidelines for the trunk project. The notebook is filled with content to help our chapter get this project off the ground. In an item of new business, Mrs. Van

Any woman 18 years of age or older, regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution is eligible for DAR membership. For more information, contact Regent Billie Franklin at 830-275-1834. The group enjoyed lunch and a time of visitation at Oasis Outback following the meeting.

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Virginia Davis Hoozer informed the chapter that Chairman of Special Projects Kay Anderson will coordinate the plans for the District VII 2019 meeting. This meeting will begin Friday evening on August 16 at a place to be determined. The District VII business meeting will continue on Saturday, August 17 at the Uvalde Country Club. Formal invitations will be forthcoming in late spring. The program entitled Strong Texas Women was provided by Virginia Davis. Mrs. Davis read excerpts from a collection of Texas literature, including personal

Debra Ripka accounts of women living in Texas during the Republic period and just after. Among the titles used in the presentation is Victorian Lady on the Texas Frontier by Ann Raney Coleman. The chapter wishes to remind area 4th and 7th grade students that the Texas History Essay Contest is underway. Topics, respectively, are Cynthia Ann Parker and the Siege of Bexar. Essays must be ready for submission by January 2019.

Community Health Development, Inc. Celebrates 35 Years continued from front page

CHDI incorporated in 1983 as a community based organization with the purpose of increasing access to affordable health care services for the area’s uninsured and under-insured. Our Health/ Nuestro Centro de Salud in Uvalde began delivering care in 1984. At the Leakey

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community’s request, CHDI opened Rolling Hills Health in 1994. In 2002, CHDI opened Canyon Health Center in partnership with the City of Camp Wood. CHDI’s mission is to continuously improve the health and well-being (Nuestro Bienestar) of the community

we serve. In 2017, CHDI provided health care services to over 10,500 individuals. In addition to the locations notes above, CHDI operates a Dental Department and Fitness Center in Uvalde at the Center for Community Wellness.

I hope everyone had a wonderful about losses or failures. You may feel Thanksgiving, the Leakey Eagles sure hopeless and can be irritable. If you find did, our football boys and the coaching you are less interested in activities, less staff are really soaring. I hope any of energetic and have trouble concentrating you that can will make the trip to Brady pay attention these feelings are your to support them as go for the win. body’s way of telling you something is I also want to say I was sorry that wrong. CampWood lost its bid in the playoffs. Physical signs can include a change in They really played hard and with heart. your appetite, changes in the way you by Angela Downum, LVN Leakey ISD Nurse Congratulations on a great season. sleep, aches and pains and even upset I am pleased to say that flu activity stomach or digestive problems. is low as of now all over the state of If you find yourself suffering from these Texas. I hope this remains the case but remember to protect problems let someone know. Get out of your normal routine, take yourself from flu by first get the flu shot, second good walks, develop a hobby, and if the feeling remain unchanged talk handwashing, cover those coughs and sneezes and if you are to your doctor there are many medications that can be beneficial. running fever stay at home. Depression is not a weakness it is an illness please treat it as Depression is a serious illness and during the holidays it tends such, if you were having chest pains you would go to the doctor to increase for people who suffer with the illness. Signs and and if he prescribed medication you would follow his advice. So symptoms of clinical depression can include feeling sad, empty treat your brain as any other organ in your body. or anxious that continue over time without getting better or going Hope you all have a great week. away. You may feel bad about yourself, your life or think a lot

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NCHS Girls Basketball vs. Centerpoint Over the Thanksgiving Break, the Prowling Panthers traveled to Center Point to take on the Lady Pirates for one game only. The Panthers got off to a bit of a sluggish start. They did try to quicken the pace with the full-court press, and caused some problems for the young Pirate squad. That gave N.C. the lead. Also, Big Blue found some success in the half-court against Center Point’s familiar 1-3-1 set. Senior guard, Mandie Carabajal, (2 points on the afternoon) worked the ball around well and found the open player on the backside of the defense. That’s where Shelby Pannell came to life off of Carabajal’s 6 assists for the jumper. Then when the team in black began to focus on the weakside, Carabajal began to work the strong side where a waiting Grace Luce was

ready for her jumpers. N.C.’s post players should have had a field day against the smallest C.P. interior in recent years - and for the most part, they did. Both Luce and Pannell notched a solid 9 rebounds to go with 20 points and 18 points respectively. However, in the second quarter, N.C.’s lack-luster defensive attitude began to catch up with them, and the Pirates outscored the Panthers 14-13. N.C. held onto a 3322 lead going into the half. Finally in the third quarter, the Panthers began to step up their defensive efforts and talk. They began to play more efficiently, and it wore on the Pirates. Big Blue held C.P. to just a threepointer for the quarter, while they turned defense into offense. Guards, Brenlee Fox and Leslie Taylor, began to run the

break. The young Fox has been showing some nice early insticts both offensively and defensively. She took a charge for the Panthers and grabbed 2 steals while also running the offense at times. And Taylor led all scorers with 21 points to go with 6 assists. Then for most of the fourth quarter, N.C. spread out their offense to take advantage of their speed. The guards did a nice job, all in all, of finding the slashing backside post player. The Canyon also got to the foul line and shot a solid 65% to extend their lead. In spite of a dead atmosphere and low intensity initially, the Panthers played well enough to get out of a difficult place to play with the 61- 35 victory. They will next be in action after the holiday when they host a rematch with Menard on Tuesday November 27th.

NCJH Girls Basketball vs. Knippa Monday, November 12th the Junior High Lady Panthers kicked off their basketball season against the Knippa Rockcrushers. The girls were excited, nervous, and full of jitters and in the B-quarter the nerves unfortunately got the best of the girls with

a 5-2 loss. However, the girls made up for their nerves in the A-game with some quick, non-stop defense, multiple rebounds and put backs, and no quit attitude. The Panthers came out victorious 21-18. Scoring for the Panthers were Cheyenne

the race was on. For most of the first half, the Panthers had trouble against Comfort’s pressure mainly because of their own fault of not having good court vision and making careless turnovers. It did not help either that the Canyon was not nearly as accurate from the charity stripe as the Antlers during the second quarter. Even still, N.C. kept within striking distance against the very physical Comfort squad. N.C.’s persistence paid off close to the half, as Comfort had to sit their big post player due to foul trouble. However, even in foul trouble, the Antlers kept bringing on the full court pressure, and so they maintained a 34-29 lead going into the half. Finally, in the third quarter, the Panthers ball-handling confidence began to improve, and they began to break the press more consistently. Guards, Leslie Taylor and Freshman guard Brenlee Fox, helped mightily in that department. Once they would get past the first trap, they were able to get the ball in the hands of a waiting post- either Grace Luce or Shelby Pannell, both of which came up big for N.C. Pannell was the Panthers’ leading scorer with 23 points and 5 rebounds. Pannell showed much grit sizing up against the much larger Comfort posts. She also showed some guts knocking down the final two free throws for the Panthers at a crucial juncture. Luce too showed some grit and maturity as she had an all-around game of 18 points, 5 boards, and 4 assists all while having to finish the game with 4 fouls. At the end of the third, the Panthers now trailed by a bucket, 50-

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Carter with 2 points, Katy Karnes with 3 points, Camdyn Childs with 4, and Kylie Taylor with 12. Even though there is lots of room for improvements, all in all it was a good start to the season.

NCHS Girls Basketball vs. Comfort On Saturday November 17th, the Prowling Panthers had to make a delightful change in basketball scheduling due to the Panthers advancing in football and winning their first six-man play-off game since the 1960’s. The adrenaline from N.C.’s decisive win the night before in football seemed to spark the round-ball action the following morning, when N.C. hosted the Antlers of Comfort in an all-girl affair. The J.V. got underway first in front of a supportive and cheerful home crowd. The Panthers battled hard from tip-off against the much larger and more athletic Comfort team. In fact, several N.C. players showed new signs of aggression as they battled for position on the boards. However, N.C. had trouble running their break, and found it too difficult to stop the Antlers on the inside. Big Blue was only able to win the third quarter 11-7 in scoring. Even still, N.C.’s new-found aggression from their posts, Nyara Martin and Skylar Balderas, was encouraging. They still have miles to go in the rebounding column, but their effort was refreshing to see. Another plus was the Panthers free throw percentage. They went 7 for 10 from the line. Layne Hicks was again high-point for the Panthers with 10 points. N.C. still showed growth in the 26 - 45 loss. Next up was the Varsity and the memory of last season’s spanking from the Antlers in Comfort. It was one of N.C.’s worst losses of last season, and Comfort had many of their players returning for this season. The game got off to a breakneck speed. Both clubs full-court pressed, and so

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NCHS Girls Basketball vs Sabinal On Tuesday November 13th, the Prowling Panthers hosted early games for an all-girl affair against the Jackets of Sabinal. The Panther Football Team was busy preparing for their first six-man play-offs since the 60’s. So the J.V. girls got underway first. N.C. took advantage of the Jackets’ rustiness in their first game of the season by jumping out to a 9-3 lead. Sabinal was scrappy and showed speed in their guards, but this did not deter N.C. from shooting or trying to apply stout defensive pressure. The Panthers missed more than they made against the Jackets’ 2-3 zone in the first half. However, they still maintained the lead going into halftime, 15-6. In the second half was where the Canyon began to heat up. Led by Nacole Hale in the open court and Layne Hicks in the half court, the Panthers began to net some buckets. Hale converted 5 lay-ups to end the night with 10 points, and Hicks lead all scorers again with 15 points going 2 for 3 at the line and draining one from downtown. The third quarter was the big quarter for the Panthers, as they put up 18 points and held Sabinal to a mere bucket. N.C. road out their lead in the fourth winning 35-13. Next up was the Varsity who squared off against another scrappy, but small interior Jacket team. The Panthers came out swinging from the get-go. Their pressure defense and ball movement around the Jackets’ 2-3 zone opened up numerous scoring opportunities for the Panthers. N.C. got out to a commanding lead, 26-4. Then in the second quarter, the Panthers relaxed. With that lack of intensity,

they missed far too many short shots, failed to capitalize on break away chances, and then played lack-luster defense. N.C. scored only 5 points for the quarter. They still went into the half up 3111. Then in the third quarter, the Canyon regrouped. They made most of their 80% free throws in this quarter. With the refocus, came better shooting and better defense. N.C. also had to get tough as the game got physical in the paint. Helen Perez responded with 8 steals and 7 points to lead the charge on defense for the Panthers, while Leslie Taylor led the way on offensive production, knocking down two three-pointers and grabbing high honors with 16 points, 5 steals, and three assists. Big Blue put up 19 points for a solid third quarter. The Panther bench proved beneficial in this contest as well near the end of the game. The underclassmen did a good job handling the Jacket’s late full-court press. Freshman, Brenlee Fox had a nice clean night and made some key passes under pressure. N.C. only committed 19 turnovers, which was improvement. Their ball handling still has to improve, though. All in all, N.C. made strides in the right direction, winning 60 - 29. Scoring for the Panthers went as follows: N.C. had two other players in double figures. Posts Shelby Pannell and Grace Luce struggled a bit with their jumpers, but they still managed 10 points and combined for 15 rebounds. Relief point guard, Aylin Ibarra kept improving with 8 points and 5 steals. Cadence Balderas hustled for 7 points, and Genesis Perez netted a bucket.

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SABINAL HAPPENINGS

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I’ve seen his chair at the Sabinal Public Library. It is all red and gold and beautiful. It is just waiting for Santa, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, (he goes by a number of names). And, I have it on good authority that he will arrive in Sabinal on Saturday, December 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. Bring Mama and Dad, your brothers and sisters to see him and tell him what you want for Christmas. Center Street will be closed to thru traffic from North Front Street to City Hall and downtown businesses will be open. I also have been told that St. Nick will be at First State Bank, Sabinal Branch again on Wednesday, December 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. So, no excuses. Get in your visit and share time with him.

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On December 18 at 7 p.m., Toni Hull and friends will present “A Christmas Spectacular” in the rotunda of the El Progresso Library, located at 301 W. Main Street in Uvalde. Donations are to benefit El Progreso Library. This is a win, win production.

Sabinal Band Concert

The Sabinal Band will present their Christmas Concert on December 10 at 7 p.m. Mark your calendar and save the date. Bingo, Bring a Prize On December 19, beginning at 11:45 a.m. Mexican fare will be the meal offered at the Sabinal Senior Citizens Center for all over the age of 60. There will be an Ugly Sweater Contest, so dress accordingly. The contest is based on the sweater, not your face. There will also be a bingo, so bring your gift in order to play. There will also be a $1 bingo.

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The parking lot for First State Bank Sabinal branch was completely redone this past weekend with the orange cones in place as well as yellow tape across the back side. I imagine that Santa Claus will leave a little extra for the employees there, because it sure looks good. Operation Christmas Child Much time and effort went into the

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Jean Wilmoth greeted me with these words on Sunday morning. Her daughter, Cheryl Howell from Tulia, took her mother to Little Rock Arkansas, with all expenses paid, to visit their sister/aunt, Doris Smith. They had not seen each other in a number of years. That is a thoughtful daughter.

Central Christian

Shae Nuckles read from Isaiah 22:22 to begin the service. Music was provided by Eleanor Hannah. The Church Holiday Dinner will be held this coming Sunday following the morning worship service.

Church of Christ

This past Sunday, the Sunday school began a study of “Muscle and a Shovel” with a workbook included. David Sprott is leading the discussion. I guess you could say they began digging in.

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Madison Offer, daughter of Greg and Angela Offer of Natalia, was baptized this past Sunday and reception into membership of Tate Bradham was held. Refreshments followed the events. At 1 p.m., the funeral of Pauline Langner, widow of Johnny Langner, was held. Nancy Bennett and her sister, Mary Lou Williamson, sang a duet of “Softly and Tenderly”. Burial was in the Knippa Cemetery. A meal for the family was served followed the burial. The Women’s Christmas Luncheon will be held Wednesday, December 12 at 11:30 a.m. Movie night, scheduled for Saturday, December 15, is pending due to the floor replacement ongoing in the fellowship hall. I am told the materials are in Houston with an undisclosed delivery date. The Christmas Eve Candlelight service is scheduled for Monday, December 24 at 6: 30 p.m.

First Baptist

Taking the pulpit this past Sunday was Brother Paul Stevens of Uvalde. Music was provided by Jean Wilmoth. There is a proposed new constitution and by-laws for the church. A vote to approve the proposal will be taken January 6. The ladies of the church are holding an

ornament exchange party on Wednesday, December 11, at 6:30 p.m. in the South Fellowship Hall. Bring some type of finger food and enjoy the fellowship of the group. Tomorrow evening at 7 p.m., the home Bible Study will be held at Barbara and Eddie McKinney’s home.

First United Methodist

On Thanksgiving, approximately 100 people were given meals by the team of the Sabinal E.M.S, Brother Monty Benson, Reverend Glenn A. Luhrs, volunteers from most of the churches in town. You could eat at First United Methodist, take a plate to go, or home delivery was provided. And it was free to all. Music was provided this past Sunday by Elizabeth Hodges of Brackettville; the Children’s sermon given by Betty Mathis; flowers by Jackie Horton; Sharon Counselman and Janet Hines ushered; and liturgist was Amy Luhrs. The Church Conference will be held on December 2 at 2 p.m., at First United Methodist in Hondo, located at 1008 16th Street. The next Family Movie Night will be held on Friday, November 30. “Pocahontas” will be shown and it is free to all. Youth meet on December 2 and 16 at 5: 30 p.m. for a meal, lesson, and games. It is open to all teens. On December 9 at 10:50 a.m., Elizabeth Hodges will bring a group of classical musicians who will present Irish Hymns and Christmas favorites. “Traditions of the Season” is the title. She is a blessing and her music flawless. The annual Children’s Christmas Pageant will be held On December 16 at 6 p.m. Cookies and hot chocolate will follow the presentation. Santa has been invited; perhaps he can come.

St. Patrick Catholic

First Saturday Mass in reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary will be held December 1 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Patrick. There will be a chicken taco plate sale on Sunday, December 2, at the small hall adjacent to the church office. Plate sales are $5 each. The sale begins at 11 a.m. Novena Rosary to Our Lady of Guadalupe will begin on Tuesday, December 4, at 4: 45 p.m. On Friday, December 7, and on Saturday, December 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary will held, only a Vigil Mass will be held. First Friday service will be replaced by this Vigil Mass at 4 p.m. at St. Mary in Vanderpool and at 6:30 p.m. in Sabinal. On Saturday, the Vigil Mass will be at St. Patrick at 7 p.m. On Wednesday, December 12, the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be held at St. Patrick with Holy Mass at 6:30 p.m.

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Louis A. Landeros, Jr. And Andy Schaefer Were Absent. Mayor Story Led The Invocation And The Pledge To The United States Flag. On A Motion By Flores And Second By Nuckles, All Four Present Voted To Approve The Accounts Payable And Interim Bills As Presented. There Were No Cititzens To Speak. Landeros Joined The Meeting At 7:04 P.m. Jesus Reyes Gave The Police Department Report For October. Municipal Judge Cynthia Casburn Reported On The Activity In Her Office, Including The Dischargeof The Court Clerk. The Next Clerk Candidate Will Be Thoroughly Investigated. She Will Have Her Report At The Meeting On The 26th Of November. The Collection Agency Is Working Again; And The Online Collections Are Going Well Also. Luis Martinez, Jr. Gave The Public Works Report. The Ron Perrin Company Completed Their Inspection Of The Water Tanks-written Report To Follow. Thewinter Garden Water Utility Will Meet In Sabinal On The 14th Of November At The Senior Citizens Building With R-barbeque Catering The Meal. There Were A Few Questions, One About Water And Sewer Taps. Betty Jo Harris Gave The Financial Reports For October. Mayor Story Said The Survey For Nora’s Utility Lines Has Been Completed. Also, The Entrance To The Library Has Been Repaired, Making It Easier For Those In

Wheelchairs And Walkers To Enter. Dean Asked About The Sewer Line Collapse. Martinez Has Talked To Firing Line. It Is Past Warranty; Also, They Subbed It Out. But They Will Come Back Themselves To Do Needed Repairs. Dean Also Asked If They Had Used The Camera To Check It For Swags. He Said It Needs That Before Signing Off On The Job. On A Motion By Dean And Second By Flores, All Five Approved The Minutes Of The October 22 And 29, 2018 Meetings As Corrected. On A Motion By Dean And Second By Nuckles, All Five Voted To Pass Resolution 18-13, Casting The City’s 14 Votes For Javier Flores In The Uvalde County Appraisal District Directors’ Election. On A Motion By Dean And Second By Flores, All Five Voted To Close Center Street Between The Railroad And City Hall On December 01, 2018, For The Tree Lighting Ceremony (6 Pm-8 Pm). On A Motion By Dean And Second By Alejandro, All Five Voted To Start Advertising On December 01, 2018 For The Municipal Court Clerk Position. On A Motion By Flores And Second By Dean, All Five Voted To Appoint (Resolution 18-14) Emmanual Lozano (Pid 400804) As A Reserve Officer In The Sabinal Police Department. On A Motion By Flores And Second By Alejandro, All Five Voted To Adjourn At 7: 25 P.m.

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

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LIFE CHANGES “People don’t change.” If I had a nickel for every-time I heard that sentence, I’d be rich. (Or sadly, every time I said it) Those words decree the speaker and anyone who has a close relationship with him or her to a future in which real life changes are impossible. The problem with this old adage, is that it’s not true. Another problem is that I used to not only believe this, but I was a guilty party in perpetuating a widely accepted cultural myth. It’s been a while since I’ve stopped making that claim, but now, I’m on a roll to clarify that people can and DO change. At this point in my life, I have changed. I was unhappy, insecure... judgmental; letting the world push me around and always reacting out of anger. I didn’t like that woman much. No one else did either, but they were sort of stuck with her because, well, you see she helped people... always there to do whatever needed doing, saving the world. On a mission, trying to fill an eternal void... that just service of any kind, could never fill. Only half of a person... not doing most of these things out of joy, but out of some misplaced sense of duty or obligation. Lifting up one, then tearing down another. It was a crazy vicious cycle going nowhere, like a half-brained dog chasing her tail. Then one day...like magic... Ha! I’m just kidding! Change does not happen in one day, it is a gradual redirecting, restructuring of the mindset. Changing habits, not because you have to, but because you want to. That is what causes change, an internal need to be more or to reach the potential you know is there inside you. The first thing I did was learn to say No and mean it... I struggled with guilt and feelings of selfishness but I persevered and, in the end, when I now accept a challenge or a job or a cause; it is done in joy without complaint or grumbling and I no longer

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beat my head against a brick wall trying to save the world, or trying to change things that I never had the power to change. Now, I just make my little corner of the world a better place to be, in every way that I can. The second thing I did was to dig out those nasty rotten places in my soul that were the cause of the anger. (I am afraid the temper is genetic, along with my loathing of waiting in lines and crowded places. I don’t fight those things, I just avoid them whenever possible. J)

unhappy with themselves and everything else in life. People I could not help, but who had migrated to my former self who was negative. Slowly, those people that liked gossiping and wallowing in selfpity, hopelessness and negativity actually preferred not to spend time with me. I had changed. The last thing I did was to be grateful. Instead of complaining about all the “crap” little things that don’t matter, I let them go! I didn’t get “mad” when someone criticized me. Most of the time, I didn’t care about that person opinion anyway if we are being brutally honest. So, why should I let it cause me stress or waste time thinking about it. When I had an emotion of anger, I stopped and physically thought about it. Analyzed it, “Does this matter to you Elaine? Is this true? Can you do something to improve yourself to alleviate this situation? Do you really care about this?” Most of the time, in asking myself these types of questions, the matters resolved themselves. If they did not, then my reaction was seldom anger, but a more directed form of re-education to the person causing the stress. In practicing gratitude, realizing how blessed I am with flourishing happy children, gifted and talented grandchildren and another batch being born, great grandchildren... A few loved, true and valued friends. I am incredibly happy with my life. I am always moving forward with a rich and happy future. (If I could just kick smokingJ and I will, it is just another hurdle I am learning to jump) Never tell yourself, “People Don’t Change.” People do change, every single day is a new chance for growth and change and happiness! Happy Holidays and wishes for a wonderful and fulfilling New Year of 2019!

After examining what caused the reaction of anger, I forgave it and let it go. That sounds a great deal easier than it was, but the bottom line is... this is what it took for me, myself to deal with the garbage that life had left within my soul. Before I did that, the people I love and care about were suffering for things they had no knowledge of and were no fault of theirs or mine. This was a hard and painful process and it took some time. When I first hit my knees to “forgive” I told God in Prayer, that He knew I did not mean the words I was preparing to say. He told me to forgive (in His word) so I did it. It got easier and easier and then one day, I actually meant it. Today the burden of hatred and vengeance and even anger no longer reside in my soul. I forgave, but never realized that the act of forgiving was actually for me; not for those who had hurt me. It is the wisdom of God. The third thing I did was to gradually cut negativity out of my life. People who were

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IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS-AGAIN! Don’t you just love holiday traditions? Every family has their own customary rituals, and even though some may be a little peculiar, they define our style. For nearly 20 years, a Kerr family tradition has been to write an annual letter for friends and family. I say “family tradition” but I’m the one who writes the darn letter, but I can always count on Kim to give me a friendly, casual reminder of the impending letter over coffee a morning or two after Thanksgiving. About a week later, however, the reminders start coming daily, and the tone becomes increasingly less friendly! Then I start getting terse texts and written messages on my desk offering advice and notes that I may like to use. It’s about December 18th when the reminders become hourly threats of bodily harm, and at this point, I have to be very careful how I react. It would be easy for me to reply to the threats with a sarcastic, “Gee whiz honey, we still have 7 days till Christmas!” However, it’s hard to be a creative writer when you could be bludgeoned with a frying pan at any moment! There was a time in the distant past when the Kerr family traditions associated with Christmas were pure and undefiled. For example, I have this foggy, pre-kid memory of setting up the family tree. Not an artificial tree, mind you, like some wimpy, bah humbug, scrooge types might use, but a genuine, out-and-out real, sort of freshly cut douglas fir. Kim and I would spend the whole day sprinting through 5000

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lots selecting the consummate tree; the one that was blemish-free, with no bare spots, perfectly splayed branches, and a flawless isosceles triangular shape. Then we’d take “the chosen one” home and spend the evening engineering a lighting concept that would pass Kim’s “squint test.” We played Bing Crosby and Nat King Cole cassette tapes while dressed in Christmas sweaters, and meticulously decorated our masterpiece. The smell of spicy wassail wafted through the living room, and fire light reflected off the foil and glass decorations. It was so beautiful! … At least that’s the way I remember it. But that was then, and our once pure tradition has evolved or degenerated (I should say) a tad. We have 3 kids for crying out loud, and we’re too busy yelling at them to quit yelling at each other to mess with a darn tree! Now, the sequence of events involved in setting up the family tree consists of walking to the shop, grabbing my two-wheeled dolly, and rolling this amorphous sheet-covered blob into the living room. Our genuine, imitation douglas fir classic was handmade in China! It’s a dandy too with fire-resistant, handwrapped, polyethylene pre-lit branches. With a simple click of a toe switch, I can change the lighting display from soft white solid to multi-colored blinking. A few years ago, in a weak moment of postChristmas depression, and faced with the daunting task of undecorating, I decided to leave everything on my permanently assembled tree. If I wasn’t quick, I was

going to miss my March Madness game, but Kim was threatening me with her infamous frying pan if I didn’t get the tree out of the living room! Wrapping the whole thing (decorations and all) in a king size sheet, I then tied it up with half a mile of twine, wheeled it to the shop, and rammed the darn thing into the corner to live for the next 8 months. To the casual observer, this might seem like laziness, but in point of fact (a point that I argue with Kim every year) it’s the most efficient use of energy that I’ve ever come up with. The whole process has become a specific practice of long-standing tradition. However, don’t let this cause you to think that the Kerrs don’t care about Christmas customs. We still play Bing and Nat while we take the sheet off the tree! Any way, we hope you and yours are enjoying your own unique family customs as we finally enter the Holiday season. Just remember the reason for the season my Real County brethren. It’s going to get busy for the rest of the year with parties, presents, and planning. Just be patient, and wake up every morning with thankfulness for the blessings you have. Oh yea, here’s a Holiday tip- make sure to carry around loose change and small folding money. Remember the embarrassing predicament of walking by the Salvation Army bell ringer, and feeling like Scrooge because you don’t have anything to give? Me too. Anyway, we hope you and yours are enjoying your own unique family way as we finally enter the Holiday season.

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MONDAY – DECEMBER 12, 2018 at 5:25 PM LISD SCHOOL CAFETORIUM 429 N US HWY 83 LEAKEY, TEXAS 78873

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss Leakey’s positive rating (A= Superior) on the Texas Financial Integrity Rating System (FIRST) for the school year 2016-2017.

The Huajilla Unit of the Texas Retired Teachers Association will hold its next meeting on November 19 at 10:30 a.m. at Vines on the Rocks Winery in Dunlay. For more information, contact Irene Dubberly at 210.355.4472.

St Mary Magdalen Roof Fundraiser 311 East Third Street, Camp Wood Texas Drawing December 23, 2018 $10.00 Each Need not be present to win Prizes: · Women’s Diamond Ring, 1 Carat Total Weight 14K · John Deere Riding Lawnmower Model E110 · Henry Lever Action’ Golden Boy Rifle 44 Remington Mag. · 65-inch-High Definition Smart TV · 55-inch-High Definition Smart TV · $500.00 Recliner · 45-piece set Flatware with Chest · Host Basket with Tray, Ice Basket, Wine Bottle Stopper, Wine Stopper, Dual Mill Gift Set, Incred’ a Brew Coffee Scoop and Honey Dripper · 2 Piece Luggage Set · Stihl Chain Saw · Boys and Girls 26” Mountain Bikes · Kitchen Aid Mixer · Wheelbarrow w/Garden

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What Should I Do for Extra Work During the Holidays? Hey Taylor - I’m thinking about picking up part-time work around the holidays and wondered if you had any suggestions. I’m not looking for a new career, just hoping to make a few extra dollars to help cover gifts and travel and such. Thanks! - Brooke Hey Brooke - First off, I think seasonal work is a great way to bring in a little extra money. People often ask about how to find a side hustle, and jobs that are dependent on holidays or weather are a great place to start. As far as what work you should look for around the holidays, there are almost too many options to mention. I’d start by thinking about the hours you can realistically keep open, as you don’t want to get halfway through the interview process and realize a job won’t work with your schedule. Decide if you’re willing to give up weekends, or if you need to limit the work to weekdays and weeknights. Once you have an idea of what you’re looking for, look at the local industries and figure out what positions are created by the holiday rush. There are a lot of additional delivery services around Christmas time, so that’s something you can look into. Companies like UPS and FedEx often bring on seasonal workers to deal with the all the extra shipping. Customer support is another option. Right after the turn of the

year, companies experience a surge in customers needing help operating devices and using new services. This rush doesn’t last through the year, so a lot of online companies bring on seasonal help in January to make it through the busy time. It won’t help you bring in extra money before Christmas, but this type of work also conflicts less with most holiday travel plans. In mid-December you could look at a part-time retail job, as outlet stores and malls get hit the hardest in the weeks leading up to December 25th. If you already have retail experience, you could land a pretty good gig. If you don’t have any retail experience, this is a good opportunity to get some. Lastly, you can look to get catering work for holiday parties. Businesses across the globe will be throwing annual holiday parties and bringing on teams to cater and prep for those events, and you can expect small catering companies to hire more staff as the parties start to pile up. Working just a few events can do a lot to pad your wallet. If you have the time, I think picking up extra work on a seasonal basis is a smart move. Think about your schedule and the types of industries hiring, and I’m sure you’ll find something that works for you. Good luck, Brooke!

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CHURCH IN THE VALLEY ANNUAL GIVE-AWAY SATURDAY – DECEMBER 1

FREE ITEMS, CLOTHES, ETC. AND FREE FOOD BEGINNING AT 7AM UNTIL ALL IS GONE “AND DO NOT FORGET TO DO GOOD AND TO SHARE WITH OTHERS, FOR WITH SUCH SACRIFICES GOD IS PLEASED” Hebrews 13:16

8th Annual Barksdale Community Thanksgiving By Lee Sweeten

Well the 8th Annual Barksdale Community Thanksgiving is in the books and again it was a success. The crowd was down from last year with approximately 45 people in attendance. Several that had planned to come were unable to do so because of sickness. Others from past years are no longer with us and some just had other plans… However those that were able to come had opportunity to feast on the Turkey and Dressing along with giblet gravy, plus ham, beans, and a variety of other dishes plus a table

full of desserts. While the food was good as always, so was the opportunity to visit with old friends and to make new acquaintances as well. Of course, thanks to all who helped make this a success and special thanks to Judi and Angel Wings Café for hosting and to Agri-Empresa, LLC for assisting with the cost of the event. Will there be a 9th Annual, only time will tell but if there is a need and a demand then it is pretty well assured that it will happen…

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HOMES Property 01: 159 Laurel St. 3/2.5/2car Beautiful, spacious rock home on 1.86 ac. w/nice workshop. $275,000 HUGE REDUCTION! Property 2: Cold Springs charmer! 3/2 home with beautiful grassy lawn all the way to the best part of the FRIO!!! $396,000 NEW PRICE Property 7: 227 Myrtle in Uvalde is a 4BD/2BA home w/updated kitch. + 2 living areas. Fresh paint, new AC! Must see! $219,900 NEW PRICE Property 09: 5BD/4BA/2HB home on the Frio! 2.72 ac. lot w/~247’ of river frontage. 230 Skippin Stone Ln. Rental OK. $1,580,000 Property 13: 28 ac. w/cute 1BD/1BA cabin and creek frontage in Rancho Real. 631 Riemer Rd. $179,000 Property 21: Highly desired location on CR350! 10+ unrestricted ac., FRIO RIVER FRONTAGE, DW mobile and older home. $780,000 NEW Property 22: 4-5BD/3BA/1HB/1G Unique floorplan w/lovely, high end finishes. Pool! On golf course; rentals allowed. $490,000 NEW Property 23: Immaculate 3BD/2BA mfr. home w/high end finishes on 2 acs. in Rio Frio. NO restrictions! 2 wells. $249,000 Property 25: HEARTSTONE! 4bd/4ba APPRX. 2800 sq. ft. Circle drive, pool & views! Directly across from river access. $749,000 NEW Property 26: 170 Pecan Dr. in Leakey. 3BD/2.5BA on two lots. PLUS a cute 1BD/1BA guest house that can be rented! $165,000 NEW Property 27: 2BD/2BA log home on 23.79 acres. Lots of game, beautiful views from covered front porch! This one is remote. $231,370 Property 38: 600 Boone St., Uvalde. Updated 3BD/1BA on corner lot. Bonus room for office/nursery + indoor utility rm. $65,000 PENDING Property 47: 8484 RR336 Spacious 3/3/2 brick home on 53 acres w/West Frio River frontage. Pool & guest house. No restrictions. $799,000

LOTS Property 14: 1+ acre lot in Canyon Oaks—Concan. Hilltop/views + gorgeous river access park. Water/elec. avail. Rentals OK. $49,000 Property 8: 7+ acre lot located in Rio Frio. RNR Ranch. Sensible restrictions. Underground eled. Beautiful bottomland with large oaks. $75,000 Property 19: 15 acres with seasonal creek. Remote yet civilized! Views in every direction. Easy access & electricity available. $140,000 Property 20: Your choice of three Canyon Oaks lots! Each 1 ac. w/water & elec. avail. Frio River Park for owners! $39,900 EA. NEW Property 24: 6.29 acres in Concan Ranch. Backs to seasonal Brushy Creek. Electricity avail. Close to Neals and Frio River! $62,900 Property 28: Several 5ac. tracts north of Leakey to choose from! Remote & heavily wooded. Rancho Real. $33,500 to $37,500 Property 30: Frio River front lot just minutes from downtown Leakey. 1.15 acres, water & elec. available. TERMS. Owner/Broker $149,000 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. $107,700 Property 35: 5.16 ac. just west of Leakey. Gated, city water, paved roads, underground electric. See Old Baldy from here! $69,900 Property 37: Lot 35 in Valley Vista features gorgeous westerly views, all utilities, and use of community pool & clubhouse! $50,000 NEW Property 39: 12.45 acs. w/top of the world VIEWS! West of Leakey w/frntg.on Old Reagan Wells Rd. $62,250 Property 52: 5+ ac West of Leakey. Fronts on John Buchanan Rd. Bldg. site faces east and is ready to go! $52,500 NEW Props. 59-67: Beautiful homesite lots ranging from 6-13+ acres between Bandera & Kerrville on SH 173. Call for info! $81,600 and up

ACREAGE Property 8: LAST ONE! 7+ acre lot located in Rio Frio. RNR Ranch. Beautiful & flat bottomland with large oaks. $75,000 Property 10: 31.05 acres. Just off Hwy. 41 in far NW Real County. Fairview Ranch. Neat little hunting place! $93,150 Property 11: 22 ac. w/cabin, electricity, strong spring and views for miles! Located ~1 mi. off RR336. $135,000 Property 12: 5+ ac north of Leakey w/2400 sq. ft. metal bldg. Hwy. frontage. Some elevation for great views. $179,000 Property 13: 28 ac. w/cute 1BD/1BA cabin and creek frontage in Rancho Real. 631 Riemer Rd. $179,000 Property 15: 6.5 acres in Concan with over 500’ of frontage on Hwy. 83! Nice & flat w/oaks. NO restrictions! $185,000 NEW PRICE Property 16: 36 acres in Spring Country Ranch. Wooded w/deep draws & dry creek. 1 mile from spring fed pond/park area. $91,000 Property 17: 5 acres fronting Hwy. 127 in Concan Ranch. All utilities + outbuildings. Close to the Frio and Neals. $79,000 PENDING Property 18: 22 acs. about 20 min. from Rocksprings. Easy access from Hwy. 41. Electric & small cabin. $74,800 Property 19: 15 acres with seasonal creek. Remote yet civilized! Views in every direction. Easy access & electricity available. $140,000 Property 29 : 170 acs. +/- WILL DIVIDE Hwy. 337W frontage. Views for miles! $3900 per acre NEW Property 33:Blanco Creek Ranch is 158 acs. near Concan. Fronts on Hwy. 127. Ag Exempt. Elec., well & septic. MUST SEE! $741,825 Property 40: 17.6 acres w/Frio frontage! Close to Leakey. Several building sites. Electricity nearby. $230,000 Property 58: Watering Hole Ranch is 160 ac. w/3 AC lake, charming (fully furnished) ranch house. 6735 Hwy. 173 N., Bandera, TX $1,672,000 Property 59-67: Gorgeous acreage homesites ranging from 6 to 13 acres. 6 mi. north of Bandera. Elec. avail. $81,600- $163,200

COMMERCIAL Property 3-6: 1+ ac. Commercial lots Concan. Frontage on US HWY 83. All utilities available. $139,000-$149,000 Property 15: 6.5 acres in Concan with over 500’ of frontage on Hwy. 83! Nice & flat w/oaks. NO restrictions! $185,000 NEW PRICE Property 21: Highly desired location on CR350! 10.9 unrestricted ac., FRIO RIVER FRONTAGE, DW mobile and older home. $780,000 Property 36: Riverstone Vacation Cabins! 13.9 acres w/500’ of Frio river frontage. 5 cabins + main home. $775,000 NEW Property 59: Happy Hollow Ranch, Lot 2 in Bandera, TX is 8.26 ac. and has SH 173 AND county road frontage. Elec. available. $99,120

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Real County Wildlife Association PO Box 133 Leakey, Texas 78873 November 27, 2018 The 2018 Real County Wildlife Life Association dinner was a big success this year. The dinner was held at the Buckhorn Bar & Grill and was standing room only! The Association, due to the huge participation of our generous community, was able to make a $500 donation to each of the following organizations, Real County EMS, Real County Fire Department and the Real County Trappers. Our goal is to provide 2 to 3 scholarships to local students on a yearly basis starting next May 2019. Ricci Pendley and Clint Graham have organized a Hunters Education course to be provided by RCWA in January 2019 at no cost for up to 12 young future hunters. These goals were met and made possible with the funds from this year’s Wildlife dinner, raffle, and silent auction receipts.

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members Mary Forman, Mike Forman, Patti Berkstresser, Laurie Reagan and Scott Reagan (not pictured) finish the last Highway 83 N cleanup for the year on November 15.

The RCWA would like to acknowledge the following businesses, individuals, and local ranches for their help in making our event the most successful ever! Buckhorn Bar & Grill, Karen & Garth Herro, Ace’s Detailing, Leakey Auto Supply, Dora’s Nursery, Frio Flowers, Catahoula Woodworks, Frio Country Resort, First State Bank of Uvalde, Hondo National Bank, Leakey Mercantile, The Pecan Farm, Shelly & Rick Collins, Leakey Liquors, Leakey Outpost, Suttles & Associates, Clear Water Ranch, Langtry Hubbard Family, Frio River Grove Rentals, Vick Jones, Martha & Bill Sames, Luther Bushong, Jesse & Betty Luxton, Larry Hillburn, Ginger Perkins, Patricia Hammond, Ralph Hammond, Albert Ross Memorial, Eddie Coffey, Hogman Outdoors, Greg Sherman, M&M Tacos, Bent Rim Grill, Real Rentals, Hippie Chic’s, Mama Chole’s, Bandera Electric, Hillbilly Spirits, Rio Brewster, The Leakey Buckstop, Robert and Laurel Sullivan, Larry & Patricia Chisum, John Hutchings, Septic Systems Services, Gran’s Gun’s, Josh Shandley, Rockin D Ranch, Cypress Ridge Whitetails, Pete Moore, Cory Maples, Heath Gauldin, Buddy & Jan Wilkinson, Clint Graham, Tina Tipton, J and M Sausage, Texas Farm Store, BBG Bakery, Dixie Printz, Lyndon Turner, Kayla Vincent, Jackson Pendley, and Reashell Davis. Thank you for supporting the Real County Wildlife Association. Will Bourland – President Ricci Pendley - Vice President Johnny Preece – Sec.-Treasurer

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O B I T U A R I E S Zula Mae Spurgers

Roy “Buddy” Gilleland

Troy Joel Gonzales

(November 22, 1921 - November 12, 2018)

(December 27, 1935 - November 7, 2018)

Zula Mae Spurgers of Camp Wood, Texas went to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, November 12, 2018 at Uvalde Memorial Hospital in Uvalde, Texas at the age of 96. She was born on November 22, 1921 in Fox, Oklahoma to John G. Wright and LaNora Carpenter Wright. Zula married Raymond Spurgers and they moved to Texas. They were married for 20 years. Zula was a loving sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great and great-great grandmother. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Those left to honor and cherish her memory are her daughters, Janet Vernor of Camp Wood, Kathy Barrett of Montell, and Emma White of Camp Wood; grandchildren, Patrick Bradshaw, Kari Williams, Winston Willis, Derek Willis, Jerry Willis Jr., Amy Neagle, Renda Dean, Albert Taylor, Raymond Taylor, Weston Hearne, Elizabeth Castillo, Joseph White, Michelle Spurgers, Angie Spurgers, Danny Vernor, Mike Vernor, Patricia Mayes, and Melanie Harris; many greatgrandchildren and great-great grandchildren; 3 nephews and 3 nieces. Zula was preceded in death by husband Raymond Spurgers, sons Jesse Spurgers, Lonnie Spurgers, William Spurgers, and John Dwayne Spurgers, daughter Clara Taylor, parents John and LaNora Wright, sisters Mildred McDow, Anna Lou Goings, and Christine Van Gingkel. Pallbearers included Winston Willis, Grant Vernor, Mike Vernor, Dan Vernor, Dane Vernor, and Heath Vernor. Visitation was 4 - 8 p.m. Monday, November 19, 2018, at Nelson Funeral Chapel, Camp Wood. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at Barksdale Baptist Church, Barksdale, Texas. Officiants Pastor Carroll Vernor Jr. and Pastor Scott Pomeroy. Graveside service was held at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at Mount Hope Cemetery, 9th, Street, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834. 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

(October 2, 1986 - November 16, 2018)

Roy “Buddy” Gilleland passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday November 7, 2018. He was born in Uvalde County on December 27, 1935. You could always find him with his dad who nicknamed him “Buddy” which stuck, leading all of the family to call him that as well. His early childhood was spent in Leakey, Montell, and other various places in the immediate area. As he grew into manhood, he wanted to experience many different places and try many different jobs traveling from Texas to New Mexico, Alaska, Nevada, Montana, Colorado, and various other places. Along the way the one job he cherished and spoke of often was working on the Alaska Pipeline as well as driving the ice roads in Alaska. He lived in Alaska for 18 years. He spent two years in the Army during the Korean conflict era. Buddy’s life and travels were something that no book could ever hold. He was a man of a thousand stories and you could say he never met a stranger. Everyone was a friend, and he had stories for all including his work in Alaska, his numerous ‘gigs’ during the musical time of his life, his auctioneering and the training there of, his truck driving experiences, his construction days, his time ranching and cowboying, and many others, too numerous to mention. After decades of work, struggle and adventures, he returned to spend the last 20 years with his bride Joni, here in the canyon where it all began. To him this time was not what most people would consider a retirement. He found joy hauling or working on heavy equipment, and looking for things that needed his attention. We all shivered when he made the statement “I was thinking” because we knew somewhere along the way it was going to include work. His sudden death came as a surprise to all of us, but he passed in a way he had always prayed for. He was happy that morning, feeling good on a beautiful day doing something he loved and enjoyed. Who could ask for anything more? Those left to honor and cherish his memory are his spouse: Joni Gilleland whom he still referred to as His Bride for 20 years of Camp Wood Texas; children and spouses, Monty Blake Gilleland and wife Jana of Saudi Arabia, La Dena Gilleland of Utah, Stephani Lukes of Alaska, Carmen Medley of Nevada, Penina Weaver and husband Doug of Camp Wood Texas; step children and spouses who he thought of as his own, Pamela Neiry and spouse Louis San Miguel Camp Wood, Texas, Jamie Beach and wife Patricia of Alvarado, Texas, George Beach and wife Marie of Loveland, Colorado, Paula Kern and husband Bryan of Greeley Colorado. Other family members left to honor and cherish his memory are his brother and sister, Lady Vaughn and her husband Gene of Camp Wood TX, Roy Wilson Gilleland, Jr. and his wife Mary of Gonzalez TX; grandchildren, Jonathan, Kylie, Austin, Evan, Dakota, Crystal, Josh, Angel, Jamie, Kassandra, Kaitlynn, Karlee, Breanna, Justyn, Brandon, Brooke, Stephan, Lily, Grace, Jacob, LaTrina, LaTriece, Jarrel, Meliah, Demetrious; several great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Buddy was preceded in death by his father, Roy Wilson Gilleland Sr., mother, Alice Penina Jeffers Gilleland, two brothers, Skip Gilleland, Sug Risinger, and sister, Mary La Nita Battistoni. Memorial service for Roy Blake “Buddy” Gilleland was held at First Baptist Church of Barksdale, Texas on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 1pm. Officiant Pastor Scott Pomeroy. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Nelson Funeral Home to assist in final expenses. 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

Troy Joel Gonzales of Odessa, Texas passed away November 16, 2018 in an accident north of Odessa, Texas. He was 32 years old. Troy was born October 2, 1986 in San Antonio, Texas to Joel and Ida (Pannell) Gonzales of Camp Wood. He completed high school at Nueces Canyon and went on to receive his Associates degree at Southwest Texas Junior College. He was just shy a few credits from receiving his Bachelor’s degree from Sul Ross State University. No single job title could ever fully contain Troy’s talents from lifeguard, math tutor, actor, bartender, drummer, waitor and, his favorite, oil field man. He loved the oil field and came from a dad and two Grandpa’s who worked and still work in the field. He liked to hear the oil field stories from these good men. In his early twenties Troy was a trainee for Halliburton in Louisiana and later worked in the Carrizo Springs oil boom. Later, he went to the Odessa oil patch and this is where he stayed. Troy always said, “They give hard working men a chance at making a living and I’m grateful to the industry.” Troy was indeed hard working and after a long stretch, he loved a good cigar with his friends. Troy was always the adventurer and loved the outdoors. He had so many friends and was a constant source of laughter, support, and encouragement not only to them, but anyone he encountered. Troy was married in November 6, 2017 to his love Claudia Aracely Hernandez. He leaves behind Claudia and his three step sons, Julio, Adrian, and Angel Barrera. Others left to cherish and honor his memory are his mother, Ida Pannell Luce and husband Chad of Alpine; his father Joel Gonzales and wife Margaret of Carrizo Springs; sister Tasha Gonzales of Alpine; grandmother Janie Aguero Chapa of Uvalde; grandpa Joe C. Gonzalez and wife Stella of Odessa; step siblings Michael and Matthew Arce, and Chance Luce and Lindsey Luce Keich. Troy has numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who love him and will miss him dearly. Troy is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Norris and Glenis Pannell of Barksdale, and his paternal great grandparents, Tano and Hilaria Aguero of Camp Wood and Alejandro and Maria Gonzalez of Camp Wood. Pallbearers included Frankie Pannell, Chance Luce, Matthew Arce, Michael Arce, Paul Sifuentes, Alex Gonzalez, Emilio Benavides, Richie Aguero, Zeke Aguero and Tim Terry Aguero. “Come to Me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 Visitation was 3-8 p.m. Tuesday, November 20th, 2018 at Nelson Funeral Chapel, Camp Wood. Funeral services were held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 21st, 2018 at First Baptist Church, Camp Wood, Texas. Officiant Pastor Carroll Vernor Jr. Burial will follow in the Barksdale Cemetery, Barksdale, Texas. 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

Pauline Hulett Langner

(February 1, 1930 - November 22, 2018) Pauline Hulett Langner of Uvalde passed away on November 22, 2018 at the age of 88. Pauline was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on February 1, 1930 to Paul and Marguerite Hulett. After high school, Pauline attended and graduated from Texas Lutheran College in Seguin, Texas. During her time at Texas Lutheran, she met her future husband, John Langner of Knippa. Pauline and John were married on October 28, 1948. They lived in Knippa until moving to Uvalde in the late 1950s. Pauline spent most of her professional career as a bookkeeper until retiring in the early 1990s. Pauline was a devout follower of Jesus Christ and was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was an active member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Knippa. She is remembered by family and friends as a woman with a kind and gentle spirit, and a constant encourager and supporter to her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She is survived by two daughters, Sherry Laffere of Uvalde and Judy Blazek and husband, Bobby, of Rio Frio; one son, Ron Langner and wife, Terri, of Pearland; six grandsons, Sean Laffere and wife, Whitney, of Richmond, Shea Laffere of Dallas, Brent Laffere and wife, Chrissy of Dallas, Brandon Laffere and wife, Katie of Uvalde, Anthony Blazek and wife, Graciela of Round Top, Shawn Blazek and wife, Denise of Dripping Springs; three granddaughters, Crystal Blazek of Brownwood, Lindsey Langner and Lauren Langner of Lake Charles, Louisiana; twelve great grandchildren, Charlie Laffere, Drew Laffere, Taylor Laffere, Connor Laffere, Madison Laffere, Caroline Laffere, Beau Laffere, Evelyn Laffere, Corina Blazek, Evan Blazek, Brooke Blazek, Wyatt Blazek; best friend and sister-at-heart, Bo Allen. She is survived also by numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, John, her parents, three sisters, and by her son-in-law, Charles “Bo” Laffere. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Sunday, November 25, 2018, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Knippa. Interment will follow at the Knippa Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandsons and honorary pallbearers will be Sam Allen and Raymond Schwarzlose. The family suggests memorials to Uvalde Hospice, 1038 Garner Field Rd., Uvalde, Texas 78801, or Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 250 S. FM 1049, Knippa, TX 78870.

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 Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00pm Preacher: Charlie Gant

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 Children’s Church 2nd & 4th Sunday

@10:30 Youth Pastor Josef & Christy Richarz 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

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

In Loving Memory of: Paul Whitney In Loving Memory of: Kay Davenport Given by: Leo & Barbara Lamontagne

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Come and Worship With Us 979-743-1066 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

The Following Donations have been made to the Frio Canyon EMS:

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 23169 N Hwy 83, Concan, TX 830-232-4058 Minister: Chris Potter Sunday School: 10:00 am Sunday Worship: 11:00 am Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 pm

Cowboy Church in the Nueces River Canyon HWY 55 N @ Angel Wings Cafe’ PO Box 158 Barksdale, TX 78828 (830) 234-3180 or 2345170 5th Sunday 6:30 pm and Every Tuesday @ 6:30 pm United Methodist Church P O Box 417 419 N. Market Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.6266

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

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O B I T U A R I E S Robbie Pannell

Lolita Suttle

(October 14, 1946 - November 22, 2018)

(November 08, 1929 - November 23, 2018)

Robbie Pannell of Camp Wood, Texas passed away Thursday, November 22nd, 2018 at her home. She was born on October 14th, 1946 in Leakey, Texas to Beauford Clark and Zula Pearl Shipman Clark. Robbie married John Pannell on October 12th, 1971 in Mexico. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Those left to honor and cherish her memory are her husband of 47 years, John Pannell; children, David Evans and wife Shannon, Tammy Vara and husband Alex, John Michael Pannell and wife Glenys, Jeffery Pannell and wife Herma, Cherri Karnes and husband Frank, and Frankie Pannell and wife Dee Ann; sister, Darlene Shannon; 18 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Robbie was preceded in death by her parents, Beauford and Zula Pearl Clark, son, Stephen Bradley Evans, siblings, Gordon Clark and Lanell Clark. Pallbearers included grandsons, Justin Gilbert, Dalton Pannell, Caelan Pannell, JD Pannell, Eric Whitworth, David Evans, and Aaron Evans. Graveside service was held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 25th, 2018 at Pannell Family Cemetery, 3642 County Road 416. Officiant Pastor Doug Adair. 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

Lolita was a beauty operator for many years. On December 24, 1946 she married William Nathion Suttle in Lifetime Real County Resident Lolita Suttle, 89, passed away on Friday November 23, 2018. She was born on November 8, 1929, to Clarence W. Large and Alta Ridgeway Large at their home in Rio Frio, Texas. She grew up in Leakey, Texas. Lolita was known as “Tootie” and “Hollywood” but most of all granny to so many. Lolita was a genuinely caring woman. For a few years she was an amazing second mom to her grandchildren Will and Mike Suttle. She truly cherished her time with her family, her door was always open appreciating a visit from her children, the rest of her family and her friends. She is survived by her son Dub (Kathy) Suttle of Leakey, her grandchildren; Travis Magers of Concan, Texas, Troy (Marlene) Magers of Hondo, Texas, Will (Amy) Suttle of Rowlett, Texas, Mike (Rebecca) Suttle of Flower Mound, Texas, John (Sonia) Magers of Eagle Pass, Texas, Chris (Jennifer) Suttle of Crane, Texas, Cole (Christine) Magers of Corpus Christi, Texas, Matt (Regina) Suttle of Junction, Texas, Michael (Natalie) Rushing of Spring Branch, Texas, Melinda (Stephen) Hunzeker of Monte Vista, Colorado, Kacey (Daniel) Prickett of Brownwood, Texas, Drew (Breanna) Suttle of Lakewood, Colorado, Rusty (Francis) Rushing of San Antonio, Texas and Blake Suttle of Westminster, Colorado. Her great grandchildren, Trevor Magers, Taylor Magers, Alex Magers, Erin Magers, Ryan Magers, Ashlyn Suttle, Gretchen Suttle, Amanda Dickson, Justin Suttle, Cayla Suttle, Gordon Dobey, Matthew Magers, Shawn Danielle) Cox, Nathion Suttle, Noah Ace Suttle, Trinity Magers, Waylon Magers, Avery Suttle, Thomas Suttle, Joshua Suttle, Zoe Rushing, Eli Rushing, Graham Hunzeker, Grayson Hunzeker, Teagan Hunzeker, Shayden Prickett, Trip Prickett, Kavett Prickett, Leonardo Miralda, Leilani Mejia and Kayden Rushing as well as her sister Lanelle Auld of Leakey, Texas as well as numerous nieces, nephews and loving extended family. Lolita was preceded in death by her parents, her husband William N. Suttle, 1981, daughter Sherry Kay Suttle-Magers, 2007, son Gary Michael Suttle, 2014, her brother Bobby Don Large, 1994, sister Winifred Poore, 2015 Pallbearers included her grandsons, Will Suttle, Mike Suttle, Chris Suttle, Matthew Suttle, Blake Suttle, Drew Suttle, Troy Magers, Cole Magers, John Magers, and Travis Magers. Viewing was held 12 noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, November 25th, 2018 at Nelson Funeral Chapel, Leakey. Funeral service was held 3:00 p.m. Monday, November 26th, 2018 at Leakey Floral Cemetery, Leakey, Texas. Officiant Reverend Doug Smith. Contributions are suggested to the Leakey EMS, P.O. Box 803, Leakey, Texas 78873 or the Frio Canyon Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 250, Leakey, Texas 78873. Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Leakey, Texas. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net

Maria Schurr Mear

(March 23, 1921 - October 21, 2018) Maria Schurr Mear was born on March 23, 1921 in Augsburg, Germany. She passed away October 21, 2018 at the age of 97. She came to Texas in 1955 after marrying John Mear in Germany. A total opposite of her life in Germany. She worked side by side with her husband ranching working goats and cattle. After John’s death in 1969 she continued to run the ranch on her own. She was well known for her strong will and independent nature. Graveside service was held 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at Leakey Floral Cemetery in Leakey, Texas. Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Leakey, Texas. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net

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Growing older is like a train rolling down the track and no matter how many botox injections, vitamins, or hair plugs, we cannot stop the reality of our mortality. There is nothing wrong with trying to look young and we agree that dieting and exercise would surely be a healthy and positive lifestyle but the hourglass only contains so much sand. As the days keep ticking away, we are reminded to not put off until tomorrow what we can do today because we are not sure how many tomorrows we will have. If you want a big juicy steak for heaven’s sake go have one. If you have thought about helping someone or have a desire to say or give them something, do not fall into the someday excuse and never do it. If you feel a burden to write a letter, make a call, invite someone to dinner, or ask someone to forgive you for something you did or said, by all means, do it today. Delay is a sure way to miss a golden opportunity. There are certain aspects that I miss from my youth like being free from worries, along with having boundless energy and vitality. Now that I’m older, I cannot see as clear, I get winded pretty easy and sometimes I cannot remember peoples names. I love to take naps and when I watch Jeopardy, the answers are given before I can even think. Then there are the mistakes I wish I could forget. I realize it does no good to live in regret

but I cannot help but wonder what could have been. I recall being more occupied with the present than concerned with the future and I can only imagine how much more I could have done if I knew then what I know now. The past is gone and even if I were given a do-over, I would probably make more of a mess than I did the first time. God has always been there for me and all in all, even without winning the lottery, I’m happy with where I am in my journey. Sure, we dream about what we could do with large amounts of money but then we snap back into the real world and realize the most important meaning of life is our personal relationship with God. As the scripture says in Matthew chapter 16, “For what is a man profited if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? I am not rich by any means but I am also not poor and there again is the compassionate and amazing grace of our heavenly Father. As you and I face the prospects of growing older, we will ask ourselves questions like, “What should I be doing now to prepare for a time when I cannot take care of myself?” Along with these practical decisions are also considerations for our spiritual life that speaks bluntly and boldly to the deepest recesses of our heart. Truth does not intend to be

mean or cruel but desires to awaken us to the possibilities of purpose. The fact is, without change, we will be then what we are now. If you are not becoming a person of faith, love, and kindness now, you will not be that type of a person then. If you are a negative and grumpy person now, you will not suddenly become a positive and generous individual then. If you are not learning, growing, praying and developing an intimate personal relationship with God today, unfortunately, you will not walk with him then. We will change when the agony of conviction to be transformed becomes greater than the apathy and contentment to stay the same. Charles Bancroft wrote this encouraging poem, “God loves the aged. He gives them greater visions than the young: He puts words of wisdom on their tongue: And keeps His presence ever by their side, from dawn to dusk, and on through eventide. God helps the aged. Within their home, his spirit dwells: Their mellow hearts are touched like chiming bells: He calms their fears, then worries disappear because they know his help is always near. God keeps the aged. With hearts of gold, and silver tinted hair: And earnestness, and greater faith in prayer: He keeps them as a shepherd guards his sheep, til in his fold they gently fall asleep.”

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GRANNY’S KITCHEN BACK TO BASICS...HOMEMADE CHRISTMAS CANDIES The holidays are all about making memories at my house. I am always searching for new ways and fun things to do to keep my ever-maturing grandchildren interested in making those memories with me. Here are a few we love to do. Have fun making holiday memories!

Holiday Crack Candy

The addiction is so real. 35 saltine crackers 2 sticks unsalted butter 1 c. packed brown sugar 1 3/4 c. semisweet chocolate chips 1 bag red and green holiday M&Ms 1 jar holiday sprinkles, your choice Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet or jelly-roll pan with tin foil and coat with cooking spray. Line the baking sheet with Saltine crackers. Set aside. In a medium-sized saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring continuously, for about 2 minutes. Pour mixture over crackers in an even layer and bake 5-6 minutes. Top with chocolate chips, baking for 3 minutes, or until melted. Top with mini marshmallows, red and green M&Ms and holiday sprinkles. Cut into squares, then cool until the chocolate has hardened.

Peppermint Oreo Truffles

1 (15.5-oz.) package Oreos, crushed 1 (8-oz. package) cream cheese, softened to room temperature 12 candy canes, crushed, divided 2 c. chocolate chips, melted 2 tsp. coconut oil Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine crushed Oreos with cream cheese and half the crushed candy canes. Stir until cream cheese is completely integrated into the Oreo crumbs. Using a small cookie scoop, form Oreo mixture into small balls and place on the cooking sheet. Repeat until all Oreo mixture is used and place baking sheet in freezer for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, mix coconut oil with melted chocolate chips. When the balls are chilled, dip them in the chocolate and place back on cooking sheet. Sprinkle with remaining crushed candy canes and return to the freezer to harden, 10 more minutes.

Twix Bars

SHORTBREAD LAYER 2 sticks butter, softened to room temperature 1 c. sugar 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour CARAMEL LAYER 2 (11-oz.) packages caramel squares 1/2 c. heavy cream CHOCOLATE LAYER 2 c. semisweet chocolate chips Flaky sea salt, for garnish Preheat oven to 300°. Line a 9-x-13” pan with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray. Make shortbread layer: Lightly cream softened butter with sugar until well combined. Add vanilla, then, add 2 cups flour and mix until a breadcrumb texture forms. Press mixture into a prepared pan and prick all over with a fork. Bake until lightly golden, 30 minutes. Let cool completely. Make caramel layer: In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stir caramels and cream together until melted, 10 minutes. Pour over cooled shortbread crust. Make chocolate layer: Melt chocolate in microwave in 30 second intervals and stir until smooth. Pour over caramel layer. Refrigerate 20 minutes until firm, then slice into bars.

Moscato Truffles

by Elaine Padgett Carnegie

2 tbsp. heavy cream 2 c. white chocolate chips 1/4 c. Moscato Pinch salt Pink sanding sugar

Set up a double boiler by placing a medium heatproof bowl over a small pot of simmering water. Add cream and chocolate chips and stir until melted. (The mixture will be very thick!) Turn off heat and stir in the Moscato and salt. Refrigerate until chocolate mixture is firm enough to roll into balls, about 1 hour. Roll balls in pink sanding sugar until fully coated. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with Moscato!

Gingerbread Fudge

12 oz. white chocolate, melted 1 c. sweetened condensed milk 1 tsp. ground nutmeg 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. ground ginger 1/2 tbsp. Red nonpareils 1/2 tbsp. green nonpareils In a large bowl, mix together white chocolate and sweetened condensed milk. Add nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger and stir until combined. Stir in almost all nonpareils (leave some to sprinkle on top) until combined. Using a spatula, transfer fudge into a parchment-lined glass baking dish and smooth over top. Sprinkle with remaining nonpareils and let sit until firm, at least one hour. (Transfer to the fridge to speed up the process.) Cut into squares and enjoy.

Peppermint Bark

12 ounces (339g) high quality white chocolate, broken into pieces and divided 6 ounces (170g) high quality semi-sweet chocolate, broken into pieces 1 and 1/2 teaspoons vegetable, coconut, or canola oil 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract, divided 3 regular size candy canes, crushed Line the bottom and sides of a 9-inch or 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil, smoothing out any wrinkles. Set aside. You can temper the chocolate or melt the chocolate without tempering. That is up to you. I melt the chocolate for this bark recipe. If tempering the chocolate, make sure the layers are never refrigerated. Allow them to set at room temperature. There are two ways you can melt the chocolate. You can use a double boiler over just barely simmering water or you can use the microwave. The double boiler is easier, but the microwave is a little more convenient for most people, so my directions are for a microwave. If you have a double boiler, you probably know how to use it! So, the KEY to melting chocolate in the microwave is to do it in small bursts and stir frequently. Chocolate overheats so fast and easily. Melt 1/2 teaspoon of oil with 6 ounces of the white chocolate in a small heatproof bowl. Melt in 15 second increments, stirring vigorously with a rubber spatula or spoon after each increment, until completely melted and smooth. Make sure you scrape down the sides of the bowl to avoid scorching. Once melted, stir in 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract. Pour melted white chocolate into the prepared baking pan, spreading with an offset spatula into a thin smooth layer. Place the baking pan in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes or the freezer for about 8 minutes; or until almost completely set. If it sets completely, the bark layers could separate. Place the semi-sweet chocolate and 1/2 teaspoon of oil into a small heatproof bowl (or the double boiler) and microwave/stir in the same manner you did in step 2. Once melted, stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract. Pour all of the semi-sweet chocolate over the white chocolate layer. Spread into a smooth layer. Place the baking pan back in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes or the freezer for about 8 minutes; or until almost completely set. Place the remaining white chocolate and 1/2 teaspoon oil in a small heatproof bowl and microwave/ stir in the same manner you did in step 2. Pour over the bark layers and spread into a smooth layer. (This layer will not have peppermint extract.) Sprinkle with crushed candy canes-- to crush, I usually do it in a food processor or stick the candy canes in a sealed Ziplock bag and roll with a rolling pin until crushed. Refrigerate the bark until completely hardened. Once hardened, remove from the pan and peel off the foil or parchment. Break into pieces as large or as small as you want. Alternatively, you can cut squares. To do so, remove from the refrigerator and allow to sit at room temperature to slightly soften for 10-15 minutes. Use a very sharp knife and cut. Make ahead tip: Store bark in the refrigerator. Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. The bark can be left at room temperature for a few days in colder months, but it gets a little soft.

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THANKSGIVING has passed for one more year and it is time to prepare for Christmas and the New Year Holidays. I have much to be thankful for, as I do every year. I try never to forget to be grateful for the things that mean the most to me, family and friends. We at the Hill Country Herald wish you the happiest holiday season! Don’t forget to count your blessings as you persevere through the obstacle course the Holidays have become in the US. Stop, think and enjoy the little moments. HAPPY HOLIDAYS! TARPLEY – Charles and John Blackwell stood at the edge of their property with their neighbor Margo Denke Griffin and pointed out the clear water pouring across their land in Commissioners Creek. “You can always see the bottom,” Charles Blackwell said of the creek, which in several spots teemed with minnows darting among aquatic plants. Commissioners Creek is vital to the Blackwells, two brothers who raise cattle on property that’s been in their family for more than 100 years. Rising from springs on the side of a steep slope, the creek flows 5 1⁄2 miles through sparsely populated ranches before joining with the larger Hondo Creek downstream. Now the creek is at risk, they say, from a Christian youth camp next door that’s under development. Its owners, Sam Torn and his son Chris, are seeking a permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to discharge a maximum of 49,000 gallons per day, on average, of treated wastewater into Commissioners Creek. LAS VEGAS—A British soldier who rushed to the aid of people injured in the Las Vegas massacre has been recognized by the Queen for his bravery. Almost 500 people were hurt and 58 killed when a gunman opened fire on festivalgoers at the Mandalay Bay Hotel on 1 October last year. Trooper Ross Woodward was off duty when he helped treat people with gunshot wounds and guided others to safety. He said receiving the honor came as a “total surprise”. The 24-year-old from Beeston, Nottinghamshire had been enjoying a trip to the city with other soldiers after a desert training exercise in Nevada. The group had been in the Tropicana hotel opposite and abandoned their meal when they heard gunfire. ALABAMA—Protesters have demanded answers after Alabama police admitted killing a man who they wrongly suspected of shooting two people in a shopping mall. Emantic Fitzgerald Bradford Jr, 21, was shot dead at the mall in Hoover. The shooting occurred on Thanksgiving night on Thursday. Authorities announced on Thursday that Bradford was the gunman

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and had been brandishing a weapon. A uniformed officer then shot him to death. However, that story changed on Friday evening when police admitted their initial report was “not totally accurate”. “New evidence now suggests that while Mr. Bradford may have been involved in some aspect of the altercation, he likely did not fire the rounds that injured the 18-year-old victim,” a statement reportedly read. Police now believe at least one gunman remains at large. They are continuing to investigate the event. KID ROCK— Kid Rock’s make-believe Senate aspirations won’t land him in hot

Hurd on the Hill: Supporting our Military Families

Honoring the tremendous sacrifices made by the loved ones of our servicemembers When South and West Texas come to mind, folks might think of mouthwatering breakfast tacos, breathtaking sunsets and a good worn-in pair of cowboy boots. And they’re not wrong. However, what is also synonymous with the 23rd District of Texas is the presence of our military bases. With Fort Bliss to the West, Joint Base San Antonio to the East and Laughlin Air Force Base in between, our congressional district has a uniquely special relationship with our servicemembers, veterans and their families. It is a continuous source of pride to represent in Congress over 4,600 active-duty military and 45,000 military veterans across 29 counties and two time zones of TX-23. November marks Military Family Appreciation Month, a time to honor the tremendous sacrifices made by the families of the men and women who choose to serve in our nation’s military. From the moment our men and women in uniform head off to train, they put their lives on the line to protect our nation’s freedoms, and no one bears the weight of this sacrifice more than their loved ones back home. Each year around Thanksgiving, I am again reminded of this sacrifice. During my nearly ten-year career as an undercover officer in the CIA, I served shoulder to shoulder with our service men and women and witnessed their love for their country, their fellow servicemembers and their loved ones back home. We were often in the same situation around this

time of year, unable to return home to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with our family and friends. Over the past few years serving TX-23 in Congress, my team and I have been glad to provide helping hands by serving Thanksgiving meals to the troops at Camp Bullis and Joint Base San Antonio. The least we can do is be friendly faces to those stationed away from home and thank them for their selfless, dedicated service to our nation. This year, the sacrifices that military families make were undeniable. I spent this Thanksgiving in Del Rio with the Laughlin Air Force Base community, as we mourn the recent loss of Captain John Graziano, who lost his life in a tragic training accident. My heart is still heavy for his mom and dad, sisters and brother, and his fellow brothers and sisters in arms at Laughlin. It was clear listening to the words of his loved ones at the memorial service what a wonderful, noble man Capt. Graziano was, and he will be sorely missed across the community. We all know someone who has put their life on the line to protect our nation’s freedoms, and it is important to tell them that you are grateful for and will never forget their service and sacrifice. It is equally important to offer the same gratitude to their families. Hug your loved ones close always, and as the holiday season continues, I encourage you to find ways to give back to others and recognize the entire military and veteran community.

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