Septemer 19, 2018 by julie becker

Vol. 9 No. 38

INSIDE

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Somewhere in the West

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How to spot and treat 4 common children’s health Issues ............................ Page 5

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JUST FOR GRINS

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

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TRAVELING LIBERAL SIGN Have you seen this sign? It has been all over the internet, facebook, and newspapers. It is a billboard sign located on 1-40 just outside of Vega, Texas. Though the sign went up at the first of the summer this year, it was taken down a mere two months later. Randy Burkett, owner of Burkett Outdoor Advertising, said last week, the controversy over the sign spiraled out of control quickly. A passerby snapped a quick photo of the sign and posted it to social media. And the circus came to town! Liberals flooded the outdoor sign company telephones with threatening, vulgar, hateful calls, said Burkett. He said “We received over 100 telephone calls with about a 50/50 ratio of for or against the sign.” After the calls became threatening, one from an Antifa group, he was prompted to call the customer

and discuss the situation. Once the discussion disclosed all of the media attention, USA Today, Fox News, MSNBC, etc., the customer decided “My point has been proven, I knew they would respond with anger, he said.” Burkett took the sign down and refunded the unused portion of the rental. When I spoke to Burkett he seemed resigned to the fact the media surge was settle. After hearing about our community, we had a nice visit about he and his family coming to visit the Texas Hill Country. Before the conversation ended he casually stated “ We put the vinyl sign up for sale on EBAY and a gentleman from Lubbock, Texas bought it for $500 and said he is going to put it

TxDOT Says “City of Leakey” Three words: City of Leakey, that was the response to this question I posed to Lewis Nowlin, Area Engineer, Junction office: “Mr. Nowlin, There have been several different opinions regarding who is responsible for the ROW maintenance, i.e. mowing, littler pickup within the limits of the City of Leakey. Please put this question to rest with a pointed answer. Is TxDOT responsible or is the City of Leakey responsible. I understand the Municipality agreement states, TxDOT will assist when available, but I would like to know who

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is ultimately responsible.” His response was simple and direct “City of Leakey.” At the last Leakey City Council meeting the issue of maintenance and upkeep of the Right of Ways within the City limits of Leakey was on the agenda. Leakey Mayor Harry Schneemann insisted he has been working with TxDOT to get them to mow the Right of ways inside the City. However a Municipal Maintenance Agreement he signed in 2013 states the City of Leakey Responsibilities: Perform mowing and liter pickup; Sweep and otherwise clean the pavement.

by Julie Becker

on his frontage property on 1-27 outside of Lubbock. On his private property. So, if your skimming through EBAY and

come across a billboard sign for sale, take a look. It may become the story of the Traveling Liberal Sign.

by Julie Becker The agreement also states the States Responsibilities: Maintain the traveled surface and foundation beneath such traveled surface necessary for the proper support of same under vehicular loads encountered and maintain the shoulders, Assist in mowing and litter pickup to supplement City resources when requested by the City and if State resources are available, Assist in sweeping and otherwise cleaning the pavement to supplement City resources when requested by the City and if State resources are available. This is not a new issue. Schneemann

has said on numerous occasions regarding the garden area at the intersection of US Hwy. 83 and FM 1120, “If TxDOT says it belongs to the City, I will take a bulldozer and doze it down.” The citizens of Leakey have endured years of dust, noise, detours and much more. There has to be some reward for the years of construction that has brought news streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters to Leakey. If you have questions please call the City of Leakey at 830-232-6757.

JUDGE DuBOSE SPEAKS TO DAR MEMBERS National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Uvalde de las Encinas Chapter, charter member Billie Jean Davis introduced speaker Camille DuBose, Judge of the 38th Judicial District, and a graduate of Uvalde High School, Texas A&M University, and St. Mary’s School of Law, at the first meeting of the year on September 15, 2018. Judge DuBose currently presides over felony criminal, civil, and family law dockets in Medina, Uvalde, and Real Counties. Judge DuBose noted that the U. S. Constitution is the oldest and shortest of any in the world, and that it states that justice and equality

are the foundations of our Republic. She spoke specifically about two significant cases, Dred Scott v. Sanford in 1857 and Obergefell v. Hodges in 2015, that prove our Constitution is a living document, as relevant today as it was when ratified in 1788. Members saw a power point presentation, mixing humor with a factual and enlightening portrayal of the cases. The President General’s message from Ann Turner Dillon was read by Betty Lawrence, and reminded members that October eleventh is our National DAR Day of Service. Suggestions about possible activities

by Karen Collins

were given to members about services they could provide. The National Defense Report was ready by Diane Dooley, and highlighted George Washington’s service to our country, pointing out the sacrifices he made in the line of duty as an effective general, promoter of the Constitution, and president The Minutes of the May meeting, read by Secretary Karen Collins, and the treasurer’s report, read by Jakelynn Crawford, were approved as read. continued page 4

Pictured are certificate recipient Betty Lawrence, DAR Regent Billie Franklin, and certificate recipient Diane Carrillo

Commissioner George P. Bush Votes in Favor of 10th State Veteran Home Veterans Land Board Chairman GeorgeP. Bush released the following statement applauding the Texas Veterans Land Board’s unanimous vote to approve the process of planning, designing, constructing, furnishing, equipping and operating a new Texas State Veterans Home in the Dallas Metroplex area. The creation of a new home does not require state taxpayer dollars and homes are built on donated land. “Texas veterans must never be left without proper care,” said Chairman George P. Bush. “It is a privilege and

honor to serve as Chairman of the Veterans Land Board and oversee several of our states veterans’ programs. The vote to begin the due diligence process for the creation of a 10th State Veteran Home is an excellent step in the right direction. As a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, this is a personal mission. We must ensure that no veteran is ever left behind.” Nearly 1.7 million veterans call Texas home. There are currently almost 84,000 veterans over the age of 65 who reside in Dallas and Tarrant counties.

Research shows that, on average, persons over the age of 65 will require an average of three years of long-term care. Twenty-percent of the over 65 population will require five years or more of long-term care. Since the days of the Republic, Texas has always supported our Veterans in return for their military service. Spurred by returning World War II veterans, the Legislature established the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) in 1946 to continue this tradition by providing Texas veterans with long-term, lowinterest land loans. In addition to

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serving as Chairman, Commissioner Bush is a United States Navy Reserve Veteran, serving in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom. Today, the VLB oversees five veterans’ programs, responsible for the administration of the Veterans Land Program, the Veterans Housing Assistance Program, the Veterans Home Improvement Program, the Texas State Veterans Homes Program, and the Texas State Veterans Cemetery Program.

If you are considering purchasing or building a home, please visit with us. We want to show you our exciting new line up of home mortgage programs and we will try to find one that fits your needs. At First State Bank-Leakey Branch, we want you to have the best.

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JAIL REGISTER

Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report

September 9- September 15, 2018

September 9 - September 15, 2018

NO ARRESTS 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

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.

HOLDING LIST

09/09/2018 @ • 1138 Responded to U.S. Highway 83 North of Leakey for a motor vehicle accident 09/11/2018 @ • 1922 responded to The Leakey Mercantile in Leakey for a suspicious person 09/13/2018 @ • 1830 responded to Ranch Road 336 North of Leakey for loose livestock 09/15/2018 @ • 1307 responded to Stripes in

Leakey to unlock a vehicle • 1810 responded to a residence on Ranch Road 1120 South of Leakey for a stuck vehicle • 1842 responded to a residence on Paloverde Lane in Leakey to unlock a vehicle • 2112 responded to Buckhorn Bar & Grill on U.S. Highway 83 South of Leakey for loud music

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

CURRENT CHARGE

REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WANTED PERSONS AND FUGITIVES

COURT

Date of Arrest

Sentence

Sentence Date Paper Ready

9/7/2017

Housed/Released

Released Date

Shannon, Joshua Benjamin

Violation of Parole - Injury to a Child Causing Bodily Injury

District

Bandera

Shannon, Joshua Benjamin

Violation of Probation - Burglary of a Habitation

District

Shannon, Joshua Benjamin

Possession of a Controlled Substance PG1 < 1G

District

Falcon, Mathew Eric

Burglary of a Building

District

Falcon, Mathew Eric

Burglary of a Coin Operated / Collection Machine

Falcon, Mathew Eric

Evading Arrest Detention

Harlow, Bobby

Violation of Probation - False / Incorrect Information

Harlow, Bobby

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

The Real County Sheriff’s Office has numerous felony, misdemeanor, and capias warrants and we are actively seekCounty $4,000 PR Bond within 8/28/2018 ing5/17/2018 to apprehend all persons wanted by the various courts our jurisdiction. The wanted individuals highlighted below are six individuals we have highlighted for this week’s “FUGITIVE SECTION”. We need your help to appreCounty 5/17/2018 $4,000 PR Bond 8/28/2018 hend these subjects and hold them responsible for criminal acts committed in our community. If you know where these District 7/2/2018 Bandera subjects are please call the Real County Sheriff’s Office at 830-232-5201. If you ARE one of these subjects or know District you8/17/2018 Bandera IN AT ONCE. have outstanding warrants…. TURN YOURSELF

Harlow, Bobby

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

Lockhart, David Wayne

10/13/2017

7 YRS TDCJ

8/17/2018

Bandera

2/6/2018

1 YR SJ

8/17/2018

Bandera

5/17/2018

$10,000 PR Bond

District

8/17/2018

Bandera

VOP-Burglary of a Building

District

7/11/2018

18 MTS SJ

8/17/2018

Bandera

Edwards, Patrick

Violation of Probation - Burglary of Habitation

District

7/30/2018

4 YRS TDCJ

8/17/2018

Bandera

Edwards, Patrick

Violation of Probation - Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

District

7/30/2018

4 YRS TDCJ

8/17/2018

Bandera

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

DETAINER LIST INMATE

Age

Race / Sex

CURRENT CHARGE

Bandera

Kathy Anderson DOB 11-29-1967 VOP

Possession of controlled substance – 1 Warrant Date of Detainer

In Custody of

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

10/20/2017

Pitcher, John Truman

W/M

Bond Forfeiture - Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear

10/20/2017

Pitcher, John Truman

W/M

Bond Forfeiture - Terrorist Threat

10/20/2017

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

4/16/2018 4/16/2018

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

5/9/2017

Mendoza, Eduardo Carreon

W/M

Lewis, Kenneth

W/M

Violation of Probation - False Report to Peace Officer

4/20/2018

San Jacinto County Jail, TX

Novak, John

W/M

Violation of Pre Supervision Agreement

6/25/2018

Bexar County Jail, TX

Bort, Vincent Slade

W/M

Violation of Probation - Burglary of Habitation

6/29/2018

Lopez, Pedro JR

W/M

Theft of Property => $100 <$750

Bexar County Jail, TX Texas Department of Corrections

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

Contributing Writers: Elaine Padgett Carnegie Linda Kirkpatrick

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

Melissa Hirst DOB 06-12-1981 VOP – Theft – Bail Jumping – 2 Warrants

Released / Transferred Date Released / Transferred Capias toPro-Fine

Todd Lane DOB 07-16-1970 Theft – 1 Warrant

HILL COUNTRY HERALD

8/28/2018

Justin Martin DOB 12-20-1980 Disorderly Conduct - 1 Warrant

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

Texas Department of Corrections Indiana Department of Corrections Indiana Department of Corrections Indiana Department of Corrections

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

8/10/2018

8/28/2018

D E R U T P CA 8/28/2018

Transferred to Bandera County Jail

Thomas Dean Flora DOB 10-30-1957 Criminal Mischief – 1 Warrant

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

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

KICKAPOO CAVERN STATE PARK •Camping •Picnicking •Hiking •Mountain Biking •Cave Tours •Bat Flight Viewing

Located 23 miles north of Brackettville, Kickapoo Cavern State Park offers a wide range of sights and activities. Its mixed habitats are home to a variety of wildlife, including 240 species of birds and a migrant bat population in Stuart Bat Cave. Activities include camping, hiking, biking, wildlife watching, and guided tours of Kickapoo Cavern every Saturday. Guided Tours for Kickapoo Cavern: Reservations Required Call 830-563-2342 Cost: $10/person plus park entrance fee of $3. No children under 5 years of age in Cavern.

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Top to Bottom: 1.Mrs. Belt’s third grade class belts it out during the eagle pep rally. 2- Cheerleaders Anais, Emma, Kalin, Brianna, Natalie and Ella lead the fight song. 3- Trace Lackey lays it all on the line in 6 man football (used by permission)

JUDGE DuBOSE SPEAKS TO DAR MEMBERS Regent Billie Franklin read a note from Library Director Mendel Morgan thanking the chapter for a donation to the library. Mrs. Franklin noted that bookmarks promoting DAR had been designed and were being given to area libraries to distribute. She presented two certificates received by our chapter at the recent Fall Forum, one showing appreciating for Diana Carrillo’s volunteer work with the DAR Genealogy Preservation Committee, and the other showing that our chapter’s Commemorative Events Committee, under the chairmanship of Betty Lawrence, had won First Place in the Texas South Central Division for the Best Single Chapter Event in the 50th

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Anniversary of the Vietnam War project. Toni Hull announced that the necklaces ordered from Karen McCarty were here and members could look at them after the meeting was adjourned. Betty Lawrence announced that this year’s Veterans Day program would be on November 12, 2018, at the Uvalde Fairplex, and would honor the 100th Anniversary of World War I. The meeting was adjourned at 11:30, and most ladies present went to lunch at Oasis Outback to enjoy a time of visitation. The next meeting will be held on October 20th, and member Kristi Powers will present a program highlighting Barbara Bush. Present at the meeting were members Nancy

Baker, Diane Carrillo, Jan Chism, Karen Collins, Jakelynn Crawford, Billie Jean Davis, Virginia Davis, Diane Dooley, Billie Franklin, Woodie Hornburg, Toni Hull, Lesley Jones, Chris Lacey, Betty Lawrence, Revis Leonard, Ellen Little, Wanna Lloyd, Brenda Mireles, Kristi Powers, Yvonne Quigley, and Woodie Frances Trotter. Guests were Camille DuBose, Sherry Malloy, and Karen McCarty. Any woman 18 years or older, regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution is eligible for membership. For more information, contact Billie Franklin at 830.275.1834.

stick with it. Allergies can lead to infections such as sinusitis, bronchitis and even pneumonia. Suffering with allergy symptoms makes learning more difficult as well as making the suffer feel tired and run down. There is also a virus running around that presents like allergy although by Angela Downum, LVN Leakey ISD Nurse it comes with fever and body aches so monitor for fever and treat fever I am starting to see several students with over 100. allergy like symptoms in my office each I am working on getting flu vaccination day. Please if your child is suffering with here at school again this year and I runny or stuffy nose, horse sore throat, hope to see a much better participation. runny eyes, sneezing and coughing I understand some of you do not really without a fever consider getting on over believe in the flu shot, but as of now it is the counter allergy medication and give your best bet not to get the flu. Of course as is recommended on the box. There hand washing, covering your cough and are several types and brands, pills and other precautions are always get deturents nose sprays, find which works best and the flu shot should also be included in your

preventative measures. Side note and some might find this funny from the school nurse but I want to give a shout out to our new coach and his staff. I know some of you are still a bit skeptical about 6 man football but you should come out and give it a try. I know one thing these guys are bringing football back to Leakey ISD. They have instilled a sense of heart and pride in our boys, they encourage them to work as a team and to play as a force. At the game on Thursday night, which they changed from Friday because of the expected rain, I heard the stands come alive with cowbells and voices yealing encouragement, I saw players looking to the stands arms lifted encouraging the crowd to keep it up. I am encouraging you all to come and check out the new field and watch this generation of Eagles sore.

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NCHS Girls Cross Country in Harper

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

By Coach Toby Kramer

On Friday, Sept. 14th the Lady Panthers ran their 3rd scheduled meet for the season in Harper; a day early due to weather forecasted to hit on Saturday. It turned out to be a great morning to run and the girls ran well. Leading the Panthers this week running a 14:12 Roseanna Schwab placed 35th. Not far behind placing 40th was Layne Hicks with a time of 14:42. Running in the 3rd spot for the team was Leslie Taylor in 47th place with a solid 15:31. Finishing things off for the Panthers was Jayci Karnes placing 50th with a time of 15:39. Times are improving and the girls are working hard from week to week. Unfortunately due continuous rain storms and some flooding the JH meet scheduled for Saturday was cancelled. Photo Tag: hs cc harper 18-19 L toR: Jaci Karnes, Layne Hicks, Leslie Taylor, Roseanna Schwab

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Homecoming Week 2018

By Cheer Sponsor Nancy Luce

Homecoming Week is September 24th through 28th. The Homecoming Court for this year is Landrie Williams escorted by Caiden Childs, Mandie Carabajal escorted by Andres Carabajal ,Aylin Ibarra escorted by Kyle Floyd , Myah Rodriguez escorted by Ryan Rodriguez, and Shelby Pannell escorted by Eli Ludlow. HOMECOMING WEEK · Monday 9/24: o Merica’ Monday! Dress in red, white,& blue and show off your American pride! · Tuesday 9/25: o Twin Day! Pair up with your best friend and match all day! · Wednesday 9/26: o Sports Day! Wear your favorite team football, basketball, soccer, etc... · Thursday 9/27: o Hawaiian Day! Dress up for The Luau Pep rally! o Float Decorating @ Northcutt Stadium o Homecoming Parade & Bonfire - 8:00pm starting & ending @ Northcutt Stadium. It begins in the parking lot of Northcutt Stadium. We travel west on second street, turn right on highway 55, then turn right again at Get N Go and go up 337; then turn right on Guadalupe and head back to the stadium parking. When the parade is over, we will then all go in to the stadium. The seniors will go to the bonfire and light it and then we will have a pep rally at the stadium. Friday 9/28: · Blue & White Day · Fort Davis Homecoming Game 6:30pm · Halftime Homecoming Festivities

NCHS Girls Cross Country in Harper

NCJH Football vs. Leakey

The young Panthers took on the Leakey Eagles Thursday 9-132018 where they came out on top. It was a game full of rain and great Defense. The standouts for the game were Cash Luce with some great Tackles, Mikey Reyes rushed for two touchdowns, and Chris Tondre ran a kickoff return back to help seal the game. Nate Carabajal did a great job of controlling the offense maintaining order on the field. The final score was 23-6.

By Coach Toby Kramer

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How to spot and treat 4 common children’s health Issues (BPT) - From a cough that won’t go away to a sore throat they caught from the classroom, children and their vulnerable immune systems can fall victim to common illnesses quicker and more often than adults. However, while these health issues are typical, it is not always easy to identify what they are when symptoms strike. According to pediatric doctor Dr. Nina Shapiro, an important part in understanding a child’s symptoms is also being prepared to help fight back with the right tools at home and to know when it’s time to bring them to see a doctor. Alleviating some of the uncomfortable symptoms at the first signs of sickness or discomfort will help your child get back to being a kid faster and can aid their longterm health. When pain and discomfort do strike, knowing the signs and symptoms of some of these common problems can help determine the best course of action. 1. Ear pain Ear pain can be caused by myriad issues, including swimmer’s ear, an existing cold, an ear infection or tooth pain traveling up the jawline, among other things. An over-the-counter pain reliever, elevating the child’s head when sleeping and a warm compress on the ear may help lessen the discomfort. However, if the pain continues to worsen, is accompanied by a high fever and/or swelling and pus exists, the best option is to visit a pediatrician for an inoffice exam to determine the exact cause. 2. Constipation According to a recent survey commissioned by Pedia-Lax, nearly 45 percent of parents with children between ages 2 and

11 noted their children experience constipation at least once a month. Recognizing the symptoms of constipation can be tricky depending on the child’s age - especially if they can’t voice their issue. Luckily, there are physical and emotional symptoms to look out for, including less than three bowel movements a week, stomachaches, a decrease in appetite and increased irritability. When it comes to treating constipation, not all options are created equal. Shapiro suggests opting for a medicine that’s formulated specifically for children versus an adult formula. Pedia-Lax is the only pediatric brand that offers a full line of laxative products that are fast, safe and specifically made for kids to help support digestive health and ease constipation. To help prevent constipation, encourage your child to eat a well-balanced, fiberrich diet, drink lots of fluids and speak up whenever they feel they need to use the restroom. 3. Hand, foot and mouth disease Hand, foot and mouth disease is a pesky, highly contagious illness often seen in young children - especially during the beginning of the school year when children are back inside in close quarters. It is caused by a virus similar to the cold virus and, as the name suggests, can involve the hands (primarily the palms), the feet (primarily the soles) and the mouth. Telltale signs are sore throat due to sores on the palate and the lips, sores on the palms and sores on the feet. In general, the throat sores tend to give the worst of the symptoms, leading to inability to swallow, severe throat pain and fevers. Kids that refuse to eat or drink due to throat

pain can be at risk for dehydration. The treatment plan includes pain medications, drinking cool liquids and rest. 4. Pink eye From the bus to the classroom to the playground, children often spend a lot of time in close quarters with their friends. While sharing is an important lesson to learn at a young age, kids will often, unfortunately, share their germs too. Pink eye is commonly spread through handto-hand contact, which can transport the highly contagious virus and occasionally a bacterium to the eyes. While symptoms like itchy and watery eyes could be mistaken for allergies, watch out for increased yellow or green discharge and a change in color to the whites of the eye, which may indicate pink eye. Over-the-counter eye drops and a warm compress on the eyes can help soothe the irritation at home but, given how fast the virus can spread to family and friends, it’s always best to head to a doctor for medication. Sometimes doctors will prescribe an antibiotic eyedrop if the infection appears to be bacterial and not viral. When sickness strikes, it’s important to be armed and ready with not only the knowledge of the common symptoms of these pediatric health issues, but also the best treatment options so your child can get back to the playground in no time. For more information on children’s digestive health, visit Pedia-lax.com.

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A reception, raffle, and book sale will be held on Saturday, September 29, from 9 to 10 a.m. in the Sabinal Public Library with the proceeds going to the Friends of the Library. There are many items of interest: pictures of art, people, history items, and places of the past on display. Parade time is at 10 a.m. with the theme of “Viva Fiesta”. Lunch will be served in the school cafeteria immediately following the parade. It is catered by RBBQ. The Sabinal Exes will meet at 2 p.m. in the high school gym. The Class of 1968 will hold their reunion at 5 p.m. at Rustic Charm. From 8 p.m. to midnight, the Rough River Band will provide a blending of dance music. The band features Steve Davenport and Jody Villasana. Cost is $10 per person.

Sabinal Library

This is Spanish Heritage Month and the display this week is on the contributions to Sabinal by some of its citizens. Come by and take a look at the people who settled our community, made contributions, and have had businesses here. The Library and Civic Club are seeking items of interest that reflect Sabinal’s culture and history to be displayed Homecoming weekend for its open house. Contributions would be accepted on Friday, September 28, from 1 to 4 p.m. and can be returned immediately following the open house which will be held Saturday, September 29, from 9 to 10 a.m. This is your opportunity to share in a temporary landmark exhibit. Come by and share, or come and see, the exhibit.

Class of 1952

Following the Homecoming ex-students meeting on September 29, there will be a scattering of the ashes of Joan Roberts Robuck at the Sabinal Cemetery. She was the daughter of John and Gladys Roberts. She was living in Plano at the time of her death. It was her wish to have her ashes scattered on the graves of her parents. The memorial will be conducted by Reverend Glenn A. Luhrs. Friends are invited to attend.

El Progresso Invitation

There will be an Art Opening and Reception held this Saturday at a reception

from 3 to 5 p.m. honoring Doctors Ricardo and Harriett Romo at the library in Uvalde. They are displaying their private collection of art featuring Hispanic and Latino artists. Remarks will be at 4 p.m. Refreshments

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of “Viva Fiesta” as well as Spanish Heritage Month, the foods needed will be of Mexican Cuisine. This is a great time for fellowship. Don’t miss it. On November 2, 5th Quarter will be held at Central Christian. It begins when the game is over and will continue until midnight. Come and help and enjoy our youth. Church of Christ The Nueces Canyon Church of Christ is having an Areawide sing-along on Thursday, September 27 at 7 p.m. It is located at 1656 Highway 55 in Camp Wood. Call for information at 830-591-4131.

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will be from UCISD Culinary Arts students. It is open to the public.

National Night Out

This year, the Sabinal Police Department is holding National Night Out on Tuesday, October 2 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Live Oak Park. There will be a jumping castle, a D.J., cake walk, prizes, free information on anti-crime programs, all with the object of strengthening the partnership of the community with the police force. Getting to know your neighbors is another focus for the evening. As a quote from the old TV show, Let’s Make a Deal, “Come on down!”

Blue Santa

The Sabinal Police Department is organizing their annual Blue Santa. To donate, contact Sarah Martinez at 9882691. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. To become eligible to receive from Blue Santa, there is a form to fill out which is available at the Sabinal Police Department. It is located upstairs in City Hall. Both donations and forms must be turned in by Friday, December 7 before 4 p.m.

Central Christian

Meeting time for the Wednesday Night Bible Study has been changed to 6 p.m. and will be in the Annex. The study is on the Book of 1 Peter and all are invited. It is led by Pastor Jim Fox. Sunday after next following the church service, there will be a 5th Sunday Dinner. To go along with the Homecoming Theme

Practice is beginning for the annual Community Choir’s Cantata this Wednesday at 7 p.m. Once again, it is under the direction of Steven Henry. Come join and make a joyful noise. While you are at it, learn how to project your voice. He is a good teacher.

First United Methodist

This past Sunday, Mary and Abraham Cereza had their daughter, Emilia, baptized into the church. Bible News Club has begun once more. Children from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to come. It is held on Wednesdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Classes are on music, science, missions, crafts, Bible, and games. A snack is also served. To join, just bring you child and sign him/ her up for a fun filled time.

St. Patrick’s Catholic

Late registration for Religious Education classes are being accepted. Forms can be obtained at the office. Office hours are from 10 a.m. to noon and from 3 to 5 p.m. Classes are scheduled for Sundays from 9: 30 to 10:45 a.m. followed by Mass. The next class will be held Sunday, September 23. They are for students in grades Kindergarten through 12th grades. A flyer titled Missionhurst-CICM and located in Arlington, Virginia, is seeking support to send aid of many types in poverty areas all over the world. If you need a tax deduction, this one would be good to consider. The flyer is in Spanish and is located at the entrance to the church.

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Daughters of the Republic of Texas members and their guests began the DRT year with a welcome ceremony for the new members. Receiving her traditional Texas flag and bluebonnet was Mary Gwen Hunter from Dilley. The other new members, Caroline Roberts, Sarah Nast, Lee Ann Allen, Kathryn Crawford, and Kelly Hall, were unable to attend, but Caddel-Smith is proud to have their membership. Each September meeting is dedicated to honor our newest members. President Jane Van Hoozer led the ceremony assisted by Roberta Himebrook and Susan Knight. The welcome ceremony focuses on the new members’ dedication to DRT Objectives and to the chapter she joins. The ceremony recognizes the Texas flag and the bluebonnet as important symbols of our state, each representing strength and sacrifice, as well as, beauty. The chapter has chosen to present new members who attend the welcome ceremony with a Texas flag and a Texas bluebonnet flower. In the regular order of business, Chris Lacey read the DRT Objectives which remind members and guests of the organization’s purpose: to perpetuate the memory and spirit of men and women who achieved and maintained the independence of Texas. This is done through historical research and the celebration of Texas Honor Days. September Honor Days are Texian Navy Day on the third Saturday of the month and Texas Heroes Day on the 18th of September. In her President’s report, Jane Van Hoozer updated members on a State Board of Education proposal to “remove the adjective ‘heroic’ from discussion of the Alamo defenders and to stop teaching Travis’s letter” in Texas history lessons. DRT members received notice from the Daughters’ President General of the proposal and many members were able to contact the SBOE and express their disapproval of the proposal. As a result of the public outcry, Mrs. Van Hoozer reported that the SBOE dropped the proposal. As a matter of tradition, members support the notion that many men and women made heroic efforts in the name of Texas freedom, and that the eye-witness accounts found in diaries, journals and letters should be included in the history of our state. Treasurer Billie Nast informed the group that she had mailed the

fall semester scholarship to Coleman Kerr, after having received a copy of his fall registration. Coleman is attending Southwestern University in Georgetown. Mrs. Nast also presented a budget for approval to the membership. In the Registrar’s report, Roberta Himebrook announced that she had six chapter applications for members to approve. In a unanimous vote, the chapter approved Jessie McFadin, Mallory Megan Johnson, Susie Marie Cathey Johnson, Caitlin Marie Johnson, Sheryl Burkeen and Katheryn Erkert. These ladies are presently working on their official DRT membership applications. In further business, the chapter approved a project called the Traveling Trunk. The trunk will be filled with items that will help tell the story of the Republic and of the men and women who forged it. The plan is to prepare a presentation for area students who study Texas history. Mrs. Debra Ripka accepted the appointment of Traveling Trunk Committee Chair and will be creating guidelines for its use that will be presented to the chapter members at a later date. Updates to the chapter yearbook were provided to those who were present. Those not attending should receive updates either by e-mail or postal mail. Of particular interest to members are two items in the update. One update is the change of the May 2019 meeting to June 6, 2019. This change is necessary as the DRT Convention 2019 is scheduled for May 30, 31 and June 1 in Austin.The second update is that Caddel-Smith will be the host chapter for the District VII meeting next August 16-17, 2019. Members are asked to mark calendars now as hosting this district-wide meeting will require help from many ladies. Any member not receiving her yearbook update, please contact Judy Burleson at jburleson@swtexas.net or at 830-2344228. Ladies interested in membership in the Daughters of the Republic of Texas may access information on the DRT website [drtinfo.org] or by contacting chapter registrar Roberta Himebrook at 830-460-0242 or at HimebrookRL@totacc.com. The meeting ended and members enjoyed a brown bag lunch. The next chapter meeting will be Thursday, October 11 at 10:30 a.m. in the McNelly Room of First State Bank in Uvalde

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Somewhere in the West

by Linda Kirkpatrick

Oliver Loving December 4, 1812—September 25, 1867 The quote, for those of you that are not “Lonesome Dove” fans, was spoken by the character Augustus McCrae. Those who grew to love that character unknowingly followed closely the steps of Oliver Loving. Many of the characters in “Lonesome Dove” were somewhat based on real people in the old west. The story itself was a fictional account of the lives of Charles Goodnight and his pal Oliver Loving and their quest to move cattle to markets west and east from Texas but though the story was fictional it was still a fair accounting of how times were along a trail drive. As I have researched Goodnight and Loving, I have realized that the fictional characters were not far off from the lives lived by those two. McMurtry did a great job with the epic story and his character development. This article is an abbreviated account of the life of Oliver Loving who could have easily spoken the words in the quote. Oliver Loving was born December 4, 1812 in Hopkins County, Kentucky. His parents, Joseph and Susannah Mary Bourland Loving were farmers. Oliver married Susan Doggett Morgan and they became the parents of nine children. In 1843 the family moved to the Republic Texas and there his last four children were born. Along the trail in Texas, Oliver farmed and freighted to support his large family. In 1855 we find them in Palo Pinto County running a store and ranching in the area of Keechi Creek. By 1857, Loving is recorded with as having 1,000 acres of land. He first got the trail driving bug in 1857 when he sent his 19 year old son with a herd up the Shawnee Trail to Illinois where he realized a profit of $36.00 per head. It was a money making deal. By the 1860’s, several herds of worthless longhorns in Texas were being driven thousands of miles to markets back East where beef was greatly welcomed and the value of the longhorns greatly increased. Getting the herds over the miles was not a walk in the park. Each outfit that drove the herds consisted of eight to fifteen cowboys. Also included was a wrangler and a cook. Each cowboy had a string of five horses. In the outfit of Loving and Goodnight were several recognizable names: Bose Ikard, Clay Allison and One Armed Billy Wilson. Many of the herds that were traveling east, met with a middle man who in some instances did give the trail bosses a profit for the herds while they made a much bigger profit as they loaded the herds into the cattle cars for the last leg of the trip east. Funny how some things never change. Loving and Goodnight had a “better” idea though a somewhat risky one. They saw a need for beef to the west, to New Mexico and Colorado and to skip the middlemen. The need was there but the problem was just getting there. They had to travel the ninety miles from the Concho River to the Pecos River. It was ninety miles of the Llano Estacado, the Staked Plain. The Spanish explorers gave this area the name because for miles and miles there were no

landmarks, just flat waterless terrain. To guide their return they would plant stakes as markers to guide them. They had to get their herds across that ninety miles to the 8,000 Indians at the reservation at Fort Sumner, New Mexico. The best route to follow would be the trail used by the Butterfield Overland Mail, then to the site of Fort Concho and then north to the Pecos, Fort Sumner and then to Denver. A herd will travel on average about 12 to 13 miles per day. So it would be somewhat of a challenge to take the herd that numbered 2 to 3 thousand head over the ninety mile stretch without any water. It is written that from the head of the Concho River to Horsehead Crossing on the Pecos that about two thirds of the herd could perish from lack of water. Loving and Goodnight gathered up 2 herds, each herd consisting of about 2,000 head. Loving was in charge of one herd and Goodnight the other. They set out in early March. They managed to get the herds there and sold some of the beef to the army for $12,000 in gold. Loving took the rest of the cattle to Denver as Goodnight returned to Texas with the gold and to procure another herd. Loving and Goodnight met up again in New Mexico. It was here that they established a ranch about forty miles from Fort Sumner. They spent the winter of 1866-67 at their ranch in New Mexico. Then in the spring of 1867 they rode to Texas to gather herds for a new drive. That drive was doomed from the start. But with their “no quit” attitudes, they headed out. They slogged through the mud left from torrential rains. They fought the Indians and as they got closer to their destination, Loving along with One Armed Billy Wilson set out ahead of the herd to get bids on the herd in hopes of having the herd sold before they arrived. Because of the numerous Indian raids and sightings, Goodnight insisted that this daring duo travel only at night. They did until Loving made a bad decision and they began to start traveling during the day. Somewhere in present day Eddy County and near the town of Loving, New Mexico, in the fall of 1867, Loving and Wilson were attacked by the Comanche. A memorable depiction of this battle is in the movie “Lonesome Dove” when Gus and Peaeye Parker were attacked. From the stories that I have read this part of the movie is spot on for what happened to Loving and Wilson. Either way it is an eye opening experience as to this historical event. To make a long account short, Loving is wounded and had modern medicine and the ability to have gotten medicine been available he would have probably survived. But that is not how it happened. With Loving wounded, the two decided that Wilson should go try to locate the herd and help. Loving was not so patient and he did realize that he needed help so in the dark of night he headed out to try to find his own means of help. He was wounded, in pain, and being stalked by

the Comanche. Several days after the attack and his escape trek, Loving found the camp of three Mexicans and a German boy who did speak a bit of English. Now, they were headed in the direction of Texas and Loving needed to get to Fort Sumner. Loving was almost gone but he revived enough to tell them that he would give them $250 to take him back to Fort Sumner about 150 miles away and in an ox drawn cart. What arrived in Fort Sumner was a barely alive Oliver Loving. The trip had taken its toll on him and the arm was now infected with gangrene. The events could not be worse. Goodnight did arrive and could not believe the condition of his friend and business partner. Before he passed away, twentytwo days later on September 25, 1867, Oliver Loving asked Charles Goodnight to take his share of the money to his family. Not a problem, job will be done but then his next request was more of a challenge. J. Evetts Haley recorded in his biography of Charles Goodnight that Goodnight stated, “…that I would see that his remains were laid in the cemetery at home. He felt this would be impossible, but I told him it would be done.” Goodnight laid Loving to rest, but only for a time, in a cemetery in Fort Sumner. He then took the herd on to Colorado. When that task was completed, he returned to Fort Sumner, exhumed the body of his friend and returned to Texas. Haley quoted Goodnight as stating, “In October 1867, I returned to Ft. Sumner from Colorado and took his body, placing the metal casket in a wagon drawn by a pair of good mules and returned it to his home, in Weatherford, Texas, something over six hundred miles, where he was buried by his own lodge of Masons, and where his body now rests.” Loving was laid to rest in Texas on March 4th, 1868 thanks to his good friend, Charles Goodnight. Was Oliver Loving a success? For his day and time, you bet. Loving, New Mexico bears his name as does Loving County, Texas. He is a member of the National Cowboy Hall of Fame. He was the first man to challenge a new route through a waterless region of Texas and risk it all battling the inhabitants of the Comanche nation. He and Goodnight established a trail that would later bear both of their names. Oliver Loving was 54 years old when he died. He did leave a final footprint that in a path for cowboys to follow along the Texas trails. “It ain’t dying I’m talking about, it’s living. I doubt it matters where you die, but it matters where you live.” ~spoken by Augustus McCrae, “Lonesome Dove”

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Hey Taylor - Debt relief isn’t real, right? There’s a catch or something? I have a few grand in credit card debt that I’d like gone, and I get all sorts of calls and mailings about debt relief that I assume are all scams. Am I wrong about that? - Destiny Hey Destiny - You are, in fact, a tiny bit wrong - but only a tiny bit, so there’s no need to beat yourself up. In many cases, your name is on a giant mailing list and the services won’t actually help. Whether or not a debt reliever can improve your situation depends on what that situation is. And, of course, some of those calls are bogus, so you have to be careful. Because debt is a massive issue here in the US, it has naturally become a lucrative industry. Lenders have made

tons of money awarding people debt, and now other companies are managing to make some revenue helping people settle outstanding balances. If debt relief was nothing more than a scam, it would have fizzled out long ago. As you can see from the continued mailings, the trend isn’t going away. Relief companies offer a few different types of services, so this is one of the things you have to research if you plan to take someone up on a debt elimination offer. In addition to debt resettlement, you may have access to debt management, consolidation and repayment planning. These services should come with different fees and timetables; you’ll want to be clear about your needs before reaching out to a service provider. When searching for a legitimate debt reliever, the biggest red flag is a company that charges up front. You shouldn’t pay a dime for debt relief until you’ve seen some of the benefits. You will sign contracts and there will

be mechanisms in place to ensure you pay later, but paying up front is a big no-no. There’s a lot of uncertainty when it comes to debt resettlement, and you shouldn’t pay until you know what you can get. Fortunately, lots of these debt relief companies have been around for a long time, and the good ones are generally scored by the BBB. If you get a phone call or an offer in the mail that seems too good to be true, look the company up. If there’s a BBB rating and a fair number of positive reviews, the company is probably trustworthy and worth looking into. Debt relief isn’t for everyone, but getting out of debt should always be your objective. If you do some research and it looks like one of these companies can help you and the money saved will offset the fees, it seems like that’s a good option. Hope this helps, Destiny!

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Wednesday, September 19, 2018

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The Stitch in Time

The Stitch in Time Needle Arts Group of Leakey have worked together to make this gorgeous Double Irish Chain Redwork quilt measuring approximately 68” x 68”. This quilt is currently on display at Canyon Charm. It is to be raffled to raise money that will fund lighting up our Real County Court House here in Leakey. Raffle tickets are available at Canyon Charm or from any member of the Stitch in Time Needle Arts Group member. Tickets are $5 each or 5 tickets for $20. The drawing will be held on November 24 and you need not be present to win.

Left to right Roberta Nolan, Leslye Thomas, Barbara Huff, Judy Jones, Nancy Riley and Christiana Horn

THINK PINK-OCTOBER BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH In two weeks, the month devoted to Breast Cancer Awareness begins! Our children will wear pink and we will march, gather to raise funds for this heinous disease and you probably know by now that I believe that how and where you give your money is just as important as giving it! If you throw it away in some scammy charity you might as well have burned it in the back-yard fire pit! October is Breast Cancer Awareness month; the issue is once again on the hearts and minds of many. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women and is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One way to help fight this devastating disease is to contribute to charities that focus on the research, prevention and treatment of breast cancer. But with the large number of organizations with similar names devoted to the cause, how do you know which ones are the best? The first thing you should do when considering donating is to check with charity watchdog groups that evaluate how well each organization spends the money it receives from contributors. Two of the biggest charity watchdogs are Charity Watch and Charity Navigator. Both groups evaluate thousands of charities and non-profit organizations by looking at financial statements, tax reports, program expenses and fundraising costs. When giving to a charity it is important to consider three things, according to Charity Navigator CEO Michael Thatcher: Be clear on your motivation for giving and focus on where you want to make an impact, check the financial health and accountability of the organization, and check for signs of results. In terms of breast cancer, consider whether you want your money to go for research and finding a cure, support services for cancer patients, helping support families or education and public awareness, Thatcher said. Charity Watch: Top breast cancer charities The American Institute of Philanthropy’s Charity Watch cites 12 organizations as the top-rated cancer charities and of those there are three on the list that focus specifically on breast cancer prevention and research: Breast Cancer Research Foundation -Mission: To prevent and cure breast cancer by advancing the world’s most promising research. Rating: A+ Program percentage (percentage of its cash budget it spends on programs relative to overhead): 90% Cost to raise $100 (How many dollars a charity spends on fundraising to raise each $100 of contributions): $7 National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund -Mission: To end breast cancer; has set a deadline to know how to end breast cancer by January 1, 2020. Rating: A Program percentage: 83% Cost to raise $100: $13 Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (formerly Breast Cancer Fund) -Mission: Working to prevent breast cancer by eliminating exposure to toxic chemicals and radiation linked to the disease. Rating: A- Program percentage: 77% Cost to raise $100: $13 Charity Watch also gives top ratings to these broader cancer organizations on the list that are also involved in breast cancer research, treatment and education: Cancer Research Institute, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Prevent Cancer Foundation and the

Entertainment Industry Foundation. Charity Navigator: Top breast cancer charities Charity Navigator uses a star rating system when evaluating how efficiently a charity uses your donations. Of the three charities highly recommended by Charity Watch, the Breast Cancer Foundation received Charity Navigator’s highest rating of four stars. The National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund and the Breast Cancer Prevention Partners both received three stars. Other national charities devoted to breast cancer research and medical services that received four stars from Charity Navigator: National Breast Cancer Foundation - Mission: To help women now by providing help and inspiring hope to those affected by breast cancer through early detection, education and support services. Score (out of 100): 96.0 Program expenses (Percent of charity’s total expenses spent on programs, services): 82.9% Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation -Mission: To achieve a future without breast cancer and improve the lives of people impacted by it now through education and advocacy. Score: 92.0 Program expenses: 81.9% Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation Mission: Funding life-changing breakthroughs in breast cancer. Score (out of 100): 90.9 Program expenses: 92.1% Charity Navigator also gave four stars to these charities that provide breast cancer support services and education: Bay Area Cancer Connections, It’s the Journey, Casting for Recovery, Sharsheret, BreastCancer.org, Prevent Cancer Foundation, Living Beyond Breast Cancer and American Italian Cancer Foundation. Susan G. Komen -One of the largest and most well-known charities devoted to the cause is the Susan G. Komen breast cancer organization. The charity was founded in 1982 and was one of the first to devote itself to the cause of breast cancer research and has raised millions. The organization’s reputation was damaged slightly after a decision in 2012 to cut its grants that funded breast cancer screening and outreach programs at Planned Parenthood erupted into controversy. The group quickly reversed its decision. The organization also has received criticism for what some deemed excessive executive compensation and for “pinkwashing,” cause marketing with pink ribbons that allow companies to exploit the disease for profit. The charity received mixed scores from the watchdogs. Charity Navigator gives Susan G. Komen for the Cure a 3-star rating (out of four) and lists the percent of its expenses spent on programs and services at 81.6%. Charity Watch gives the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation a C+ rating with program percentage of 62%-77% and the cost to raise $100 of $12-$27. Don’t give: Low-rated charities. Charity Navigator also cites these organizations as being low-rated and states: “We caution you to look carefully before supporting one of these charities.” A high concern advisory was issued for the defunct charities Breast Cancer Society and the Cancer Fund of America The Federal Trade Commission ordered the organizations to be dissolved after alleging they were scam charities and bilked

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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. 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 Property 43: 8+ acs. w/gorgeous oaks and great bldg. sites. Electricity available. Shady Oaks Subdv. $77,045 Property 52: 5+ ac West of Leakey. Fronts on John Buchanan Rd. Bldg. site faces east and is ready to go! $52,500 Property 55: Lot 84, 11 acres in Canyon Oaks Unit 4. Water & elec available. Great views & river access! $104,000 PENDING Property 56: Lot 85A, 6 acres in Canyon Oaks Unit 4. Water & elec available. Great views & river access! $93,000 SOLD!

ACREAGE Property 2: 73.41 ac. west of Leakey. Fronts on county road. Water well & Electricity. Not in a subdivision. $299,500 SOLD! 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! $199,000 Property 16: 36 acres in Spring Country Ranch. Wooded w/deep draws & dry creek. 1 mile from spring fed pond/park area. $91,000 NEW Property 17: 5 acres fronting Hwy. 127 in Concan Ranch. All utilities! Numerous outbuildings. Close to the Frio and Neals. $79,000 NEW 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 27: 72 acs. 9 mi E of Rocksprings. Low fence & next to Devil’s Sinkhole State Park. Cabin has elec & septic. $189,200 SOLD! Property 29 : 170 acs. +/- WILL DIVIDE Hwy. 337W frontage. Views for miles! $3900 per acre Property 40: 17.6 acres w/Frio frontage! Close to Leakey. Several building sites. Electricity nearby. $230,000 Property 44: Secluded 15 ac. in Spring Country Ranch. 4x4 required & no utilities. Rough it here! Access to spring fed pond. $47,280 PENDING Property 49: 9+ ac. 3 mi north of Leakey. Lovely views + flat land, water/elec. available, fenced 2 sides. Views & oak trees! $112,000 PENDING Property 51: 34.4 acs. w/nice cabin that has electricity and rain harvest system. Trails, blinds, feeders $159,500 SOLD! 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! $199,000 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

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O B I T U A R I E S Bernice Ellen Edwards

Lillie Frances Lutz

Effie Mae Davis

(November 21, 1929 - September 11, 2018)

(January 20, 1925 - September 13, 2018)

(May 17, 1919 - September 3, 2018)

Bernice Ellen Grumbles was born on November 21, 1929 in Justice Pct., Rummels County, Texas to Charles Glover and Ethel Ellen Grumbles. She died in Camp Wood, Texas on September 11, 2018. Also known as “Dinky” and “Grano,” Bernice grew up in Bee Cave, Texas. She always talked fondly of her childhood and adored her Uncle Elmer who assisted her ailing mother in her raising. At the age of 18, she married John Hohman and moved to Camp Wood, Texas. She lived in The Canyon for more than 40 years. Later in life she moved to Rocksprings, Texas to be near her children and grandchildren. She is preceded in death by husband, Almon Jerome “John” Hohman; son, Tom Wade Hohman; daughter, Tana Raythene Hernandez; granddaughter, Melinda Patton; great grandson, Trey; and husband, Bradley Edwards. She is survived by her daughter, Johniece Seifert and husband, Henry; daughter, Treassa Wilbanks and husband, Johnny; son, Shane Hohman and wife, Duke; daughter Peggy Whitworth; son, Guy Hohman and wife Robin; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and cousins. Our Mama was a special lady. We could go on for hours describing the divine pies and cakes she baked or how artistic she was, but it would still not do her talents justice. She was an excellent cook and could take a little bit of nothing and make the best meal ever, especially if one of the boys were coming home! It still amazes me how she fed all of us kids and our friends. She would work tirelessly sewing Easter dresses, prom dresses, twirling costumes, cheerleading uniforms… using patterns she had drawn and cut from newspapers and adding the most intricate hand sewn details. Her Christmases were a marvel. She decorated with an extravagance way beyond the times. She could make anything out of nothing (and it would be the most beautiful, perfectly-made thing you had ever seen) and think up the best “rigs.” They could write a book on her ingenuity alone. Everything Mama did was always “more” and you filled with pride as everyone “ohhed” and “awed.” That’s why she did it-- So you could be proud and be your best, and heaven help anyone who tried to bring you down! Many a time her little heels clicked down the hallway of that school, whether you were the victim or the perpetrator, because she was going to see to it that you were treated fairly. She was a champion for us kids. She loved and protected us unconditionally and made sure we looked our best. She was always making sure we had on clean underwear, usually in front of our friends, and bleached our shoelaces so much they’d tear when you tied them. To many, she was known as the beloved “Grano.” She loved our friends and they loved her. They were always welcome as long as they behaved! She had a soft spot for those who didn’t have anyone. No matter who you were or how you were living, you could always go home to Grano. You may get reprimanded, but by the end of the conversation you were laughing. For her grandchildren, she was as much a part of their raising as anyone and they adored her. She found humor in everything and loved to joke around. She was spontaneous and just so much fun. You could rely on a good laugh and a full belly whenever you visited. Just walking through her door gave you comfort. She made an ordinary day special. Mama was “home.” The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonf uneralhomes.net Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Camp Wood, Texas

Lillie Frances Grahmann Lutz of D’Hanis, 93, passed away Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018. Born in Hallettsville, Jan. 20, 1925, she was the daughter of Henry and Magdalena Schindler Grahmann. Lillie taught several years at St. John’s Catholic School in Hondo. She was a nurse for many years, working at Community Care Center nursing home and a home health care agency in Hondo. She enjoyed being outside, working in the yard, tending to her flowers and watching the birds and animals that frequented the area. Lillie had a deep love for Christ and her Catholic faith, praying the Rosary every day and attending Mass when able, until her death. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Hubert Lutz; brothers, Joseph, Alois, Paul, Alphonse and Henry; and sisters, Annie, Mary, Agnes, Martha and Helen. Survivors include her sons, Henry (Cathy) Lutz of Sabinal and Thomas Lutz of D’Hanis; daughter, Lillie (Galen) Bohlen of San Antonio; and grandchildren, Lauren Bohlen (Justin) Housman, Kristen Bohlen (Gary) McLearen, Kyle Bohlen, Lyndsey Lutz, Sydney Lutz, Dylan Lutz and Allyson Lutz. Visitation will be Tuesday 9 to 9:30 a.m., at Holy Cross Catholic Church, prior to recitation of the Rosary at 9:30. Funeral Mass will follow at 10 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church and interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Holy Cross Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund.

Effie Mae Davis was born in San Antonio,Texas on May 17,1919. The only child of Tom Petriny and Effie Williams Petriny. A resident of Highland Park area for over 60 years and a dedicated member of Baptist Temple. During her childhood. Effie Mae traveled with her Parents to the Frio Canyon as part of a group of Churches that started the Alto Frio Encampment. She spent most summers and holidays in one of the three original private cabins on the SE corner of encampment about 100 yards from the Frio river. As her children grew up they attended many a Baptist service in the Tabernacle. Her love of singing Baptist hymns and playing piano were embedded in her heart. She shared her love for the Hill country with her children and could name every wildflower and tree known in Texas. Effie Mae graduated in 1935 from Brackenridge High School, and in 1939 she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Baylor University in Waco,Tx. During her teaching career she earned M.A. and M.D.D. degrees from Texas State University in San Marcos,Tx and a Doctor of Education Degree from Nova University in Ft Lauderdale FL. Starting as a Substitute Teacher In Lytle Texas, she continued as a Classroom Teacher, Counselor, and Principal of 4 Elementary Schools in SAISD: Knox, DeZavala, Riverside Park and Inez Foster, retiring in 1983. EffieMae was a member of Epsilon Beta Chapter,Delta Kappa Gamma, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Fort Concho Chapter, Nekodah Temple No44 Daughters of the Nile, SA Assembly No 159 Social Order of the Beauceant; a Past Matron of Adah Chapter No49 Order of the Eastern Star, a Worthy Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter of TX, An Officer and Committee Member of the General Grand Chapter OES, A Member of the Grand Cross of Color, International Order of Rainbow for Girls, a Sustaining member Of Texas Cardinals Inc. of the Grand Chapter of Texas. She was predeceased by her parents and by Jeff Davis and his son;Kirby Davis. Effie Mae was married to Richard Prassel from 1942 to 1951. She and Jeff were Married for 40 years at the time of Jeff’s death in 1993. Effie Mae is survived by Sons: Richard C Davis and wife; Carolyn of San Antonio,Texas Mark T Davis and Wife Sherri of San Antonio and Leakey,Texas. Daughters: Doris D Davis of SA and Rita Wilkinson of Hutto Texas. By Dear Cousin; Jan Frazier and husband Ken of Colorado Springs,CO and Dr. Diane Phillips of Estes Park CO, Wade Phillips of San Antonio,TX. Grandchildren: Alexis Teahan (Michael) of Pflugerville Tx, Jove May Scott(Marc) of Boca Raton,FL; Vera V Hoffman(Dayton) of Fair Oaks,TX; Lindsay Johnston(Taylor) of HoustonTX; Matthew Davis(Jordon) Mansfield Tx; Thomas Davis(Chelsea) of N.Richland Hills FtWorth Tx and Lesley Brogna of Austin,Texas, Bernadette Martin(Robert W) and Spencer Wilkinson, Hutto Tx 15 Great Grand Children. She enjoyed visiting Eastern Star Chapters in other States, the Provinces of Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Brazil, New Zealand, Australia and the Grand Chapter of Scotland. She was honored to receive several International Honorary memberships. The Family wishes to give most sincere thanks for the services of SEASONS Hospice for their skilled care and support. Her personal caregivers: Margurita Guerra, Danielle Talamantez, Rose Calderon and Melissa Evans who provided excellent Support and friendship. In Honor of Effie Mae - Request donations to SCOTTISH RITE HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN (832-8241000) https: //scottishritehospital.org

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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

David Ray Mason

(October 29, 1958 to September 6, 2018) David Ray Mason was born on October 29, 1958 to Bertie Mae and Ray Mason. David is survived by wife Allison Mason, ex wife Nikki Long and daughter Savannah Rae Long; brother James Mason and wife Mary Burleson Mason and nephew Trevor Mason. Scott and Angela Kaliszewski and daughter Megan Brown. Gracie Whitlock and extended family, Floy Porter and extended family, Steve Clark and extended family, Kenny Clark and family, and Janet Garza and Family. David was preceded in death by his father Ray Mason and his brother Robert Mason. He attended school in San Angelo, O’Donnell, and Sonora. He graduated from Pearsall High School and soon began working in the oil field. He was always striving to improve. He started as a roustabout, then worked his way up to rough neck. He then overcame his fear of heights to become a derrick man. After which he became a driller. When the oilfield went bust he continued to work where ever and whenever he could to put himself through school. After graduating from Tyler Junior College with an associates degree he transferred to the University of Texas where he majored in mathematics and earned a Bachelor of Arts in 1994. He went on to work for Baker Hughes Inteq where he made many lifelong friends. David and Allison shared the love of lifetime and a true friendship that they cherished everyday. David brought love and laughter with him everywhere. He lived his life to the absolute fullest and home was never a place, but with those he loved. He traveled the world but always came home. He always wanted to see what was around the next bend and lived a full and interesting life. David could also turn a simple chore into a great adventure. He moved to the Leakey area to share adventures with his best friend and cousin, Richard Whitlock. Richard was in charge of all fire control and making sure David came home with his eyebrows when it was time to burn trash. David did not make friends so much as he made family. His heart was big and once you had a place in it you were there forever. David will be remembered for his capacity to love, his love of teasing those he loved and his signature grin that indicated trouble was on the way. David is just around the next bend waiting to share the adventure with us when the time is right. No services will be held at this time. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralh omes.netArrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Leakey, Texas.

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 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

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

Dan Lee Wright

(November 10 1947 - September 14, 2018) Dan Lee Wright of Leakey, Texas passed away Friday, September 14, 2018, at his home. He was born in Ontario, Oregon on November 10, 1947, to John Wright and Bonnie Jean Wright. Memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 22, 2018, at Church of the Divide, 121 Divide School Road, Mountain Home, Texas 78058, with Military Honors. Officiant Reverend Doug Smith. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Leakey, Texas.

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

The way I see it, there are three kinds of people on this big blue marble; folks who can tie knots, folks who wish they could tie knots, and folks who just don’t care. I know that third delineation is going to get me in trouble, but if they are honest with themselves, those in the third category would admit that they just don’t concern themselves much with knots. They may use the term “knot” in normal conversation, but not in the proper context. For example, if a guy says to a woman, “Let’s tie the knot.” trust me- he is not thinking about rope! Other folks, on the other hand, are always finding themselves in situations where they need to consider the knot in all of its wondrous, limitless, and immeasurable qualities. I googled “most popular knots” just now, and came up with this wide assortment; Bowlines, clove hitches, slip knots, clinch knots, the half hitch, the surgeon’s knot, and of course the adolescent’s favorite, the hangman’s knot. Any sportsman worthy of the title has spent roughly 25 percent of his life thinking about knots, including time asleep. There are the obvious occupations whereby sportsmen are challenged with knowing the proper knot and its particular procedure; fishing, hunting, camping, trailering, etc. Understanding the proper knot for any given situation can drastically improve the quality of life for these folks, but the consequence for not knowing the proper technique, while certainly embarrassing is, at least, not life threatening. For example, if a fisherman does not know how to tie an improved clinch knot, the worst consequence is to lose a record fish just before boating it. Speaking of boating, knowing the methodology of tying the proper “cleat knot” will save the humiliation of a client trying to explain to his guide why his $75,000.00 shallow sport is drifting out to sea without anyone in it! For other occupations, though, failure to know the proper knot for a situation can result in more serious consequences. Iron workers, deckhands, cellular tower technicians, surgeons, climbing instructors, and zipline guides are several that come to mind. Not knowing tying procedure in these professions can get someone killed or even worse, damage their self-esteem! At the very least, they may lose credibility with others. If you say to your zipline guide, “how do I fasten this harness to the cable?” and the guide says, “Just tie a granny knot,” you would probably lose confidence in the guide’s professionalism, and rethink your enthusiasm for zipping across the one thousand foot canyon in front of you. When I was a kid, I spent hours practicing my knot tying skill. I poured over a worn-out boy scout survival handbook with a length of rope that I had tied to my bedframe. I dreamed of a thousand scenarios, and I fantasized my quick response to each need with the perfectly tied knot. “Hey Kerrdog, go and tie a noose while I find a good tree to hang Wild Bill from. You’ll appreciate old Kerrdog after you’re gone, Wild Bill. He ties the best dang knots I ever seen. Old Kerrdog’s knots don’t leave you dancing on the rope!” Of course, in real life, the actual events are different from the fantasies. Just the other day, we were trying to save a coon hound that had fallen over a bluff while

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trying to chase one of the smarter ring-tailed rascals in the dark. I risked my life considerably trying to climb down to the dog, and eventually found myself trying to rig a harness with the end of a climbing rope to lift him up from the ledge where we were both precariously balanced. After attempting a simple over hand loop around the dog’s neck, I yelled at my coworker, Sam, to haul him up. I could hear Sam grunting as he hoisted the hound up thirty feet back to safety, and when the rescue seemed complete I yelled up at Sam. “Hey Sam, is he OK?” “No… you tied a slip knot and nearly choked him to death,” he yelled back! He could tell that I was ashamed with myself when I said, “Whatever dude, now lower the dang rope back down so I can get off this bleeping cliff.” Some sportsman never acquire the skill for tying knots, no matter how old they are. My best friend, Joe, is one of these types. As an experienced outdoorsman well past the halfcentury mark, Joe has need for many various knots in a myriad of circumstances. But for Joe, there is only one knot for every occasion, and the severity of the affair only requires a simple repetition of the knot’s procedure. I call it “Joe’s Knot” which I’ve noticed is an improper square knot, or more affectionatelya “granny knot.” The gravity of any given situation calls for repeated “Joe’s knots” tied on top of each other! Sometimes, tying twelve improper square knots together miraculously works, and gives the false security that the technique actually functions successfully. Then again, there have been countless other circumstances where Joe has lost record breaking speckled trout, boats that were formerly tied to a marina quay, and expensive items in the middle of Interstate 37 that were recently tied on his trailer during rush hour! I’ve tried to teach Joe the proper method for certain knots, but he just doesn’t seem to have the knack for it. Some knots have labels that I once considered to be nicknames, However, I’ve found in intriguing actuality that they have real definitions. For example, the aforementioned “granny knot,” was not invented by a senile, mischievously deranged, 80-year old grandmother bent on tricking the world with a worthless knot as I supposed. Rather the Wikipedia definition says that; “The granny knot is a binding knot, used to secure a rope or line around an object by tying two identical over hand knots together.” The blood knot is not what I thought it was either. After researching the word, I found that I had incorrectly assumed that it was named by encountering a rare phenomenon known to wade fisherman as “tailing redfish.” In this situation, the angler would poke himself repeatedly while frantically trying to tie a simple clinch knot to his hook. This repeated poking would then result in the fisherman bleeding all over the bay while cursing and shaking his bloody fist at hundreds of uncaught fish! Actually the real definition is that “the blood knot is most usefully employed for joining sections of monofilament nylon line while maintaining a high portion of the line’s inherent strength.” I like my definition better. I’ll end this article with a quote from one of my favorite presidents; “When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on.” — Franklin D. Roosevelt

Hurd Continues to Support Big Wins for Veterans, Energy Sector and Bexar County WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Will Hurd (TX-23) voted with his colleagues on both sides of the political aisle today to support funding for military construction, veterans’ affairs, and energy and water related projects for the Fiscal Year 2019 (FY2019). This conference version of the funding package includes similar wins from the House version of the package which Rep. Hurd supported in June, including: • Ensuring over seven million veterans receive medical care during FY2019, by including VA medical care funding of $72.3 billion, including $270 million for rural veterans’ health initiatives, $8.6 billion for mental health care services, and $206 million for suicide prevention research; • Including $1.1 billion to modernize the VA’s electronic health record system to provide seamless care to veterans as they transition from military service; • Streamlining current VA resources so that the VA can resolve claims for the more than 450,000 veterans who are waiting for the compensation; and, • Providing $10.3 billion, an increase of $241 million above FY18 levels, for construction of military facilities, including

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Frank Reaugh Charles Franklin (Frank) Reaugh, artist, son of George Washington and Clarinda Morton (Spilman) Reaugh, was born near Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, on December 29, 1860. The family’s original Irish name, Castlereaugh, was shortened to Reaugh and pronounced “Ray.” In 1876 Frank and his parents moved to Kaufman County, Texas, and settled near Terrell. Encouraged by his mother, Reaugh became aware of the writings of naturalists Louis Agassiz and John Burroughs and began sketching for amusement at an early age. His subjects were the open rangeland that surrounded the family homestead and the free-roaming longhorn cattle found there. He also used the family’s team of oxen, Tom and Jerry, as models for detailed anatomy studies. He painted some 7,000 works. Reaugh’s first formal art education came in the winter of 1884–85, when he attended the St. Louis School of Fine Arts. He subsequently taught art classes and saved enough money to attend the Académie Julian in Paris during the winter of 1888–89. That year he visited the Exposition Universelle in Paris. The works of Anton Mauve impressed Reaugh during his stay in Europe. He went to Holland, probably to see Mauve’s work and that of others of the “Hague School” in galleries there. He returned to Texas in the summer of 1889 and immediately set out on a sketching trip. In 1890 he moved with his parents to Dallas, where he opened his first art studio, the Ironshed, sometimes called Old Ironsides, behind his parents’ home. During the next two decades, Reaugh exhibited his paintings in Boston, Washington, at the Art Institute of Chicago, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia, the National Academy of Design in New York, and the State Fair of Texas. He also exhibited works at the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893 and the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis in 1903. Two of the forty-four paintings sold at the Chicago Fair were Reaugh’s. Beginning in the late 1880s Reaugh painted primarily in pastel. He used some of his earlier sketches for pastel studies. One of these, dated 1883, is at the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. With this medium, Reaugh was able to capture the subtle shades of color he found in the landscapes and skies of West Texas and New Mexico; these became characteristic of his work, from the smallest of his works (11⁄2” by 21⁄2”) to the larger pieces (24” by 48”).

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GRANNY’S KITCHEN BACK TO BASICS.... NEW FALL RECIPES It’s always hard to say goodbye to summer. Those long days in the river, fruity cocktails and backyard cookouts will be missed. But then we remember what fall brings and we realize that the end of summer means the beginning of our favorite season of the year ― food-wise, that is. Fall means apples, pumpkins and everything you can make out of them. Plus, comfort food dishes and warm drinks. Fall foods feel cozier than wool socks, they’re warmer than hugs, but not all of them are created equal. This is not to say that we would do away with any of the iconic fall foods ― but some of them are better than others. Here are some new recipes. Try these and see what you think?

BAKED SPAGHETTI SQUASH LASAGNA BOATS 4-6 small spaghetti squash halved lengthwise and seeds scooped out 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 head garlic 1-pound spicy Italian chicken sausage or 1pound ground chicken or half ground chicken half sausage 4 ounces pancetta finely chopped 1/2 a sweet onion finely chopped, 1 bay leaf

1 teaspoon each fresh thyme, sage, basil and 1/2 teaspoons of each dried 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 cup water 3 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons flour 1 1/4 cup milk, 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 3/4 cup provolone shredded, 1 cup shredded mozzarella Dried sage or fresh basil for garnish

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Roast cleaned garlic in a baking dish for 45 minutes, allow to cool and then squeeze garlic out of the paper skin into a small bowl and mash well with a fork, set aside. Roast the squash. Slice the squash lengthwise and rub a drizzle of oil all over the cut side of both squash halves and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place cut side down on a baking sheet and bake about 30 to 45 minutes, or until the squash is just tender enough to scrape into strands. You want it to be barely tender, it will continue cooking later. Remove from the oven and scrape the squash into strands. Reduce the oven to 350 degrees F. While the squash bakes make the sauce. In a large skillet, cook 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the pancetta over medium heat, stirring, until the pancetta is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the onion, bay leaf, thyme and sage and cook, stirring until the veggies are softened, about 5 minutes. Push to the veggies to the side of the pan. Increase the heat to medium-high. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the center of the pan and crumble in the chicken sausage and cook without stirring for 3 minutes. Break up the meat and continue to cook, stirring occasionally until well browned, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, basil and 1 cup water to the skillet. Simmer, stirring occasionally until thickened, about 15-20 minutes. Once the sauce has thickened a bit, discard the bay leaf and season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and stir in the mashed garlic. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute. Whisk in the milk in a steady stream and simmer for 2 minutes, whisking throughout. Remove from the heat, stir in all of the provolone and season with nutmeg, salt and pepper. Let cool, stirring occasionally to prevent a skin from forming. To assemble the boats, remove a little of the squash strands from each boat. Then place a layer of the meat sauce on top of the remaining strands, then a layer of the cheese sauce, then layer the removed squash strands on top of the cheese and divide the remaining meat sauce among the boats. Lastly, top with the remaining cheese sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese. Place the squash on a baking sheet and bake for 20-30 minutes at 350, or until the squash are warm throughout and the cheese is browning. Remove from the oven and let sit 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh sage, fried sage or basil.

NO BOIL MAC N CHEESE 1 pound elbow macaroni 3 1⁄2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1⁄4 cup flour 4 1⁄2 cups milk 1 1⁄2 cups water 1⁄4 teaspoon mustard powder 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) 1⁄2 teaspoon salt and pepper

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1⁄2 cup shredded cheese 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted 1 clove garlic minced or grated 1cup bread crumbs Parsley, chopped (for garnish) Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a baking dish with nonstick spray. Add the pasta and about 1 cup of cheddar cheese to the prepared baking dish, set aside. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add flour, whisking constantly, for about 2 minutes. Whisk in milk and 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook, whisking often, until a very thin, glossy sauce forms, about 10 minutes. Stir in the mustard powder, cayenne pepper (if using), salt and pepper. Remove the sauce from the heat. Stir in the remaining 2 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese until smooth. Pour the sauce over the pasta, stirring to coat. The pasta should be submerged in the sauce. Cover with foil and bake until pasta is almost tender, about 25 minutes. Meanwhile, wipe your same sauce pot clean, then add remaining 4 tablespoons melted butter. Add garlic and breadcrumbs, toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Remove the pasta from the oven and remove the foil from dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese, then the breadcrumb mixture. Bake until pasta is tender, edges are bubbling, and top is golden brown, about 10-20 minutes longer. Let sit 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.

MOM’S HOMEMADE APPLE CIDER (NON-ALCHOHOLIC)

8 -10 apples 1⁄2-1 cup sugar (OR SWEETNER OF CHOICE) 4 tablespoons cinnamon (or 4 cinnamon sticks) 4 tablespoons allspice Quarter your apples (no need to remove peel or seeds). In a large stock pot add your apples and fill with water--just enough to cover the apples. Add your sugar. Wrap your cinnamon and allspice in a doubled-up cheese cloth and tie and add this to the apples and water. Boil on high for one hour (uncovered) checking on it frequently. Turn down heat and let simmer for two hours (covered). Take off the heat after two hours of simmering and let cool. Remove spices and mash up the apples to a pulp like consistency (a potato masher works well for this). Once cool pour into a strainer over a large bowl. When most of the juice has drained away, put the remainder of the pulp into a doubled-up cheese cloth and squeeze over the bowl until no more juice comes out. (At this point you can either restrain the juice to get out the little bits of pulp that remain with a cheese cloth draped inside the strainer to catch them or just leave it).

CRUMBLY TOPPED PUMPKIN BREAD 1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar packed 1 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup pumpkin purée 1/3 cup coconut oil

1/4 cup unsalted butter melted 1/4 cup applesauce 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract FOR THE CRUMB TOPPING 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup brown sugar packed 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat three 5 3/4-inch mini loaf pans with nonstick spray. To make the crumb topping, combine flour, sugars, pumpkin pie spice and butter; set aside. In a large bowl, combine flours, sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, baking powder and salt. In a large glass measuring cup or another bowl, whisk together pumpkin, coconut oil, butter, apple sauce, egg and vanilla. Pour mixture over dry ingredients and stir using a rubber spatula just until moist. Scoop the batter evenly into the loaf pans. Sprinkle with reserved topping, using your fingertips to gently press the crumbs into the batter. Place into oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool for 15 minutes before inverting the cake onto a wire rack.

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FLORENCE-Members of the Coast Guard Shallow-Water Response team escort utility workers to a flooded substation to inspect transformers in Newport, N.C., on Sunday. North Carolina and South Carolina are coping with flooding, closed roads and power outages as they assess damage from Hurricane Florence. The storm is blamed for at least 23 deaths, and life-threatening floods are expected to continue all this week, the National Weather Service says. “As of this morning, North Carolina has 17 confirmed deaths due to this storm,” Gov. Roy Cooper said in an update at noon ET on Monday. An additional six deaths have been reported in South Carolina. The tragic toll in North Carolina includes a toddler who died in Union County; Kaiden Lee-Welch, 1, was swept away from his mother, whose car had been overcome by floodwaters. The local sheriff’s office said Kaiden’s mother had apparently driven around barricades on Highway 218. A prolonged search and rescue operation led to the recovery of the boy’s body Monday. Particularly in eastern North Carolina, conditions “remain extremely dangerous,” Cooper said. He added: “Don’t drive around barricades. We’re seeing this happen now, and the result is not good.” KAVANAUGH-We may be in a grey area when it comes to the last minute accusation and what’s next for the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court. After the allegations against Kavanaugh made by Christine Ford, the White House says it won’t yank the nomination and may even gird for battle. A spokesman for Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, says aides are working to set up additional calls with Kavanaugh and Ford “ahead of Thursday’s scheduled vote.” Multiple Republicans have indicated that they want to slow the process until they thoroughly addressed Ford’s charge. DJ-The DJ “started throwing items at passengers, walking back and forth, pounding on windows, banging his head on walls and insisting that the plane land immediately,” according to reports. A Philadelphia deejay was able to pass a background check to take a semiprivate JetSmarter flight from Las Vegas to New York even though he had been posting disturbing threats on Twitter. DJ Maurice Paola, 23, forced an emergency landing of the 12passenger jet in North Platte, Neb., Sept. 3 after he argued with the flight attendant and threatened to decapitate passengers. Lincoln Journal Star reported the jet had just taken off when Paola “started throwing items at passengers, walking back and forth, pounding on windows, banging his head on walls and insisting that the plane land immediately.” TIM CONWAY-Beloved comedic actor undergoes another brain surgery while family fights over his care. In the documents, Kelly said her father has his own private room and a caregiver who has been assisting him in the last two years and attends to his needs 24 hours a day. She argued that moving Conway to “a facility without skilled nurses on staff in his current condition would be harmful to his health and life.” Kelly also alleged Charlene’s attempt to move Conway to an “inferior” facility run “contrary to his special, personal and medical needs.”

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In court documents obtained by People Magazine, Michael Harris, who was appointed to protect Conway’s interest during the ongoing feud between daughter and stepmother, also said the comedian is “unable to communicate” and is “suffering from fluid on the brain.” PHILLIPINES- Typhoon Mangkhut ravages Philippines, Hong Kong, and southern China. Dozens were killed, many in a deadly landslide in the Philippines. Typhoon Mangkhut made its deadly march across the Philippines, Hong Kong, and southern China over the weekend, unleashing flooding, dangerous winds, and landslides, and killing dozens. Mangkhut was the world’s most powerful storm this year so far, according to meteorologists, reaching sustained winds as high as 170 miles per hour — about the equivalent of a Category 5 hurricane — and spanning as wide as 550 miles. (Hurricanes and typhoons are both tropical cyclones, but called different names based on the regions where they form; hurricanes exist in the Atlantic or northeastern Pacific, and typhoons originate in the northwest Pacific.) The typhoon slammed into the region around the same time Hurricane Florence was battering the Carolinas.

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EMPLOYMENT Looking for FULLTIME maintenance help at a local resort. Must have own transportation. Dependable and works well with others. Pay depends on the skills. Call 830-834-0434

REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF DISPATCHER/JAILER. No experience is required, applicant must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent and a clear criminal history. Applications may be picked up at the Real County Sheriff’s Office from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. REAL COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER HELP WANTED. Labor work. Must have own transportation. Must be reliable, responsible, and a team player. No drugs and subject to background checks. Call (830) 232-4388 for more information.

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This position ensures Accurate and timely processing of Accounts Payable invoices and payments Preparation of payroll Other duties and responsibilities as assigned Requires high school diploma or equivalent Skill, Knowledge and Abilities Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) QuickBooks experience desirable Bilingual (Spanish) desirable Efficient and organized- Detail oriented Eager to learn, grow, and challenge themselves Apply in person at TEXAROME or call Rick at 830-232-6079.

Looking for a part-time, reliable & honest, house cleaner for multiple houses on a beautiful ranch in Leakey. Local cleaner preferred but not a deal breaker. CLEANING SUPPLIES PROVIDED. Organization and multi-tasking skills are a must. Transportation needed. Current work references and cleaning experience is a MUST. Schedule is provided well in advance. Call 830-232-6003.

Looking for grazing lease for sheep, goats, or cattle. Call Brandon or Tyler Becker at (830)741-9917 or (830)900-9398.

Leakey ISD is Hiring! BUS DRIVERS NEEDED $500 Signing Bonus! Pay Starts at $14.50/hr + Benefits Aprox. 20 hours per week Must Pass Background Check Call Kathy Antes (830) 232-5595 www.LeakeyISD.org/District/Jobs Leakey ISD is Hiring! Cafeteria Worker/Cook $500 Signing Bonus! Pay Starts at $11/hr + Benefits 6AM – 2PM Mon –Fri Must Pass Background Check Call Kathy Antes (830) 232-5595 www.LeakeyISD.org/District/Jobs

FOR SALE

For Sale: 4ft × 4ft × 8ft Hog Trap $300.00 Please call: 956-763-6464 or 830-232-6412

FOR RENT 313 N. San Antonio St. Sabinal, Texas $750 deposit $800 monthly 3 B/R, One and 1/2 bath Central Air and Heat No Indoor Pets No Smoking 10 x 10 storage building 830-591-3030

Wanted: FORKLIFT OPERATOR to move drums in and out of warehouse. Some warehouse paper work and product marking may be required. Must be able to work with office people in English. Will train. Apply in person at Texarome – 1585 E. Ranch Road 337 (Bi-lingual Spanish/English useful). Tel: 830/232-6079

SUBSTITUTES NEEDED The Real County Nutrition Centers in Camp Wood and Leakey are looking for reliable people who would like to be a substitute for either center. Duties will include cooking and delivering meals. Must have valid TX Driver’s license and must be able to pass a drug test. Contact Patsy Garrett at the Real County Nutrition Center in Camp Wood at 830597-6129 or come by the Nutrition Center to pick up an application. Real County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

RV Technician Wanted. Must have basic construction knowledge AND reliable transportation. Will train the right person. Please call Bill @ 830-597-2655.

The H. E. Butt Family Foundation seeks to fill a part time community-centered role in Leakey, TX working with community resources to promote health and well-being for children and families in Real County. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field or a non-related degree with 5 years of related experience, Bilingual (Spanish and English) highly preferred. Candidates must be able to work 20-25 hours a week in our Leakey office. For more information or to apply, please contact Shelley Severson at 713303-7086, sseverson@hebff.org or go to https: //www.hebff.org/work-with-us/.

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Vintage Cottage in north Leakey. Walking distance to schools. Two-bedroom one bath home that has been completely re done. This is a great starter home, a retirement home, or it could be placed in a nightly rental pool. Come see this one at $99,500. 10.19 acres of Cypress lined Frio River in private location. No restrictions. Two-bedroom two bath home overlooking river with detached bunk house. 308 feet of river frontage with end of road privacy. This property is a developer’s dream come true. Two homes on the Frio River. Could be placed in rental pool if desired or property could be divided into separate river front homes. Close to town and the Frio Pecan Farm. $400,000. New listing on the Frio River. Beautiful 4-bedroom 3 bath home on the beautiful Cypress lined Frio River. Could be placed in a rental pool or kept private. Several beautiful decks overlooking the river. $450,000. 9 acres on Cypress Lined Mill Creek near Vanderpool. Fronts on FM 337 and features level to rolling topography, scenic hills, and beautiful Mill Creek. $219,000 1 acre in Frio Canyon Estates, directly behind Old Baldy. $28,000 This is a hunter’s dream. 90.26 acres of box canyon with a like new 3-bedroom 2 bath home, 2 hunter’s cabins, a bath house, and a cleaning station with a walk-in cooler. Property also features a work shop, and a new Quonset hut shop for equipment. Good roads lead to 6 hunting blinds. There is an abundance of wildlife waiting for you. You really must see this one to appreciate. $550,000

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Come look at this beautiful like new stone veneer 4 bedroom 4 1⁄2 bath home in the Frio Pecan Farm with over 800 sf of covered patios along with an inground pool and a firepit. This property will pay for itself as it has been grossing $60,000 annually. Just a short walk to the Frio River. $469,000 Income Producing property on Nueces River. Arrowhead Lodge with 7 rental units and an office, located on 6.955 acres in a quiet setting. Great place for family reunions, weddings, or just weekend getaways. Beautiful river front setting and close to town. $585,000. Price Reduced!! Like new office building on the south side of town, where all the new development is happening. Great frontage and visibility from Highway 83. A rock fireplace in the reception area adds to the rustic ambience. Sit outside in the morning and drink coffee on the huge covered front porch. Possible owner financing at $225,000. OAKRIDGE LODGE AND CABIN located in the RIDGE. The main lodge features over 4300 feet of centrally heated and cooled area that is configured to sleep up to 30 guests. The property also features a detached cabin that sleeps an additional 10 guests. This is the best income producer in the Frio Canyon. An in ground pool and outdoor fireplace adds to the ambience, or relax on the upper deck and watch the sun go down. This property commands approximately $1,000 per night and is on track for 100 nights this year. This is the investment you’ve been looking for. Call today for a showing. Like new retail building located along Highway 83, close to Stripes with great visibility and easy access. Has a history of successful operations. This is the first building on the left that you see when you enter Leakey from the south. Over 2,000 sf of building area situated on a highly visible one-acre tract on Highway 83. $275,000.

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2.467 acres located on east prong of the Frio River. Approximately 156 feet of river frontage lined with huge Cypress Trees. Highway 83 frontage makes access easy. Property could be placed in rental pool. $255,000. Great building site in Frio Canyon Estates, right behind Old Baldy! This subdivision features a beautiful river park for all property owners. One acre for $49,500. PRICE REDUCED!!! 5-acre tract in the Ridge. Great building site, access to river park, paved roads, security gate, TCEQ approved water system, only $89,500. Beautiful home site in Frio River Place. Gated community, sensible restrictions, beautiful river park, parking area for owner’s RV, priced right at $75,000. THE RIDGE-Experience the Texas hill country at its finest w/ private access to your own beautiful Frio River park w/BBQ pavilion. Underground utilities WITH TCEQ APPROVED WATER SYSTEM, paved roads, security gate, free roaming wildlife, hiking, biking & much more! This restricted subdivision offers 5 acre tracts of peaceful solitude that are beautiful building sites for your dream home, retirement, or vacation get-away. B&B allowed. Call for a showing or take a drive out 4 mi. south on RR 1120. Prices start at $89,500

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PRICE REDUCED! Come see this beautiful home on 5 acres in the Ridge! Great open floor plan, three bedrooms three baths with outstanding views of the Frio Canyon. High ceilings, top of the line appliances and counter tops, outdoor kitchen area with inground pool and hot tub. The home is surrounded by huge Oaks that give it a high degree of privacy, yet with an astounding view. This property is not currently in a rental pool, but it could be if you want it too. This one is too beautiful for words, you must see it, so call us today! We can make it happen. $674,900 PENDING! Great buy in Twin Forks! Two-bedroom, two bath home with over 2,200 square feet of heated and cooled area, bright sunroom, high ceilings, huge fireplace, all this with access to two of the most beautiful river parks on the Frio River. Only $255,000. Four Bedroom four bath river front home located in the popular Frio Pecan Farm. Home is a good money maker and is in like new condition. Open floor plan concept with great room. Huge deck overlooking the river. $439,000. Three bed-room 2 bath riverfront home on the Frio River. Four decks to choose from when you want to drink coffee and listen to the river. $398,000. PRICE REDUCED!!! This is turnkey, and ready for you! Approximately 176 feet of river frontage and a home in Frio River Place. Beautiful cypress lined private swimming hole in addition to subdivision park, three bedrooms and three full baths in main house, with guest quarters complete with a full bath. Lots of storage space, huge covered patio to watch the sun go down over the river, black top frontage. Close to Garner, Con Can, and Leakey, yet quiet and peaceful. $549,900. PRICE REDUCED!!! Three bed-room two bath home with approximately 2,223 square feet, on 45 acres, close to town, yet private. Other improvements include a large barn. $499,000. Two bed-room one bath home in Leakey, located on corner lot and walking distance to schools. $115,000.

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