www.hillcountryherald.net [email protected] Current Weekly News for Leakey, Camp Wood, Sabinal, Utopia and Surrounding Areas WHERE IN THE WORLD DID YOU WEAR YOUR REAL COUNTY CENTENNIAL T-SHIRT? by Julie Becker Jesse and Betty Luxton traveled to Matsue Castle, Japan. It was a Samurai fortress built in 1611. They spent two plus weeks in Japan and covered all the major islands. They said the country is beauti- ful, clean, friendly and safe. If you are planning a trip pick up your T-shirt before you leave! Get yours for only $15 each,. Contact Willis Springfield at 830-232-5783 or come by the Hill Country Herald shop to get yours today. They also have coffee mugs, note cards and “Wagons Ho” History Books. Be sure to send in your picture to the Hill Country Herald! Have Fun out there and SPREAD THE WORD! INDEX State News .................... Page 2 Legals/Jail Register ...... Page 3 Community News ......... Page 4-6 Feature Story ................. Page 7 Obituaries ...................... Page 8 Classifieds ..................... Page 12 High: 97° Low: 73° Today’s Weather 50 Tri-Canyon’s Only Weekly Newspaper! INSIDE ............................ Page 2 ♦ ♦ ............................. Page 9 July 31, 2013 ............................ Page 7 ............................ Page 9 VET CLINIC Saturday August 10th from 10AM to 1PM at Burk Feed and Western Wear, Leakey, Texas THE REAL COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED THE WEEK OF AUGUST 5-9 FOR OFFICE RENOVATIONS. Water News and River Flows By: Joel Pigg, General Manager River flows were taken on the Frio and Nueces Rivers on July 29 th with the flows continuing to decrease as we get hotter and hotter. Some areas of Edwards County got a little rain over the past weekend with up to an inch in some areas, however most of the District was not that fortunate and did not receive any rainfall at all. Both rivers have levels that are on the decline as we move toward the first of August and the dreaded first days of the new school year. Summer has flown by and football and volleyball practices will be starting very soon for our kids. The rivers have been flowing rather nicely this summer and we have received some timely rainfall events, but with the heat and lack of recent rainfall the rivers are not looking quite as inviting as they were a few weeks ago. I would remind you that moving water is a good thing, do not let the kids play and swim in water that is standing still and is very warm. This type of environment is very likely to have bacteria in it that could make them sick. Moving water is good to play in, while standing water is not a good place to be. continued page 3 On Friday morning H Welding from Hondo was putting the finishing touches of covered area for the entrance to the cafeteria. One of the men went up and caulked the final areas as I snapped photos. To help familiarize the public, at the high school, the entrance is either on Houston Street or in front of the tennis courts on Cullins Avenue. The middle opening is no longer there. Exit is by the cafeteria and with two lanes is exit only. This will cause traffic flow to be one way. thus safer. At the elementary school, the entrance is by the live oak tree with parking to the right in designated areas only, and parking to the left in designated areas. The lanes in front of the elementary school are for drop off and not to be used for parking at all. Handicapped parking is in front of the library, with two spaces only. (AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Susan Combs reminds shoppers they can save money on certain items priced under $100 during the state’s annual sales tax holiday. This year, the sales tax holiday is scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9 -11. The law exempts most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced under $100 from sales tax, which could save shoppers about $8 on every $100 they spend during the weekend. “Texas families can take advantage of the sales tax holiday when doing their back-to-school shopping,” Combs said. “The tax holiday applies to a variety of items ranging from pens to jeans to help shoppers around Texas save some of their hard earned money.” Lists of apparel and school supplies that may be purchased tax free can be found on the Comptroller’s website at www.TexasTaxHoliday.org . Texas Sales Tax Holiday is Aug. 9 to 11 Camp Wood, Texas-The Nueces Canyon Chamber of Commerce would like to invite everyone to the 52nd Annual Old Settler’s Reunion in downtown Camp Wood on Friday, August 2 and Saturday, August 3, 2013. The rodeo will be held at Bruce Park Rodeo Grounds just a short drive north of Camp Wood on Hwy 55 with Lester Mier producing. In addition to the rodeo on Friday, the Ex-Students Reunion will be having their annual gathering of ex-students from Nueces Canyon, Barksdale, Montell, Hackberry, Brushy Creek, Dry Creek and Vance. Teachers are encouraged to attend. Anyone wanting to join for socializing and finger foods may do so by going to Lindbergh Park in downtown Camp Wood at 7 p.m. on Friday afternoon, you will see them gathering under the oak trees. Saturday is the big day so come on out and join us on the downtown streets of Camp Wood. continued page 5 On July 20, 2013, Bandera Electric Linemen competed in the 17 th Annual Texas Lineman’s Rodeo in Seguin, Texas. BEC had two competing journeyman teams. The senior team included Brad Downum, John Hernandez and Mark Jebbia; the second team was composed of Garret Clark, Jason Cox and Jay Rasberry. The cooperative also had four apprentice competitors who compete on an individual basis: Scott Downum, Jon Williams, Jesse Salazar, and James Rincon. BEC’s senior team received perfect scores on all events, one of only eight teams to achieve a perfect score. The team was awarded 2nd place in the 45+ age division and 6 th place overall. They also placed 3 rd in the hurt-man rescue. Individual awards for the apprentices include: a 3 rd place in rope-tie for James Rincon and 3 rd place in lightning arrestor change out for Jesse Salazar. The Rodeo brings together linemen from across Texas for a friendly competition with an emphasis on safety and skill. This year’s Rodeo included 41 journeyman teams and 65 apprentices from cooperatives, municipalities, contractors and investor owned utilities. This year, in addition to the Texas teams, Kansas City Power and Light competed in the Texas Rodeo. Teams and individuals are judged not only on how quickly they complete the tasks, but also on how well. continued page 4 52nd Annual Old Settlers Reunion in Camp Wood submitted by Ben Cox BEC Attends 17 th Annual Texas Lineman’s Rodeo submitted by Brianna Goodloe Sabinal School Changes by Billie Franklin B&B Robbery Quickly Solved by Julie Becker IS IT TRUE ? Early settler John Sherman left his mark by constructing mill Good News Regarding Knee Injuries in Dogs Nueces River Workshop The owners of B&B Grocery at the inter- section of Hwy 83 and FM 1050 south of Leakey say the best investment they made was the camera system at their store. The burglar has been arrested but is a juvenile, so no names. Last week the burglar broke the front glass out of the door on B&B and entered, remaining inside for over 20 minutes, he stole T-shirts and cigarettes. Dressed in camouflage coveralls, ski mask and sunglasses he left with his loot on the four wheeler he came on. North on Hwy. 83 the culprit was spotted by two witnesses who later heard of the robbery and came forward. The owners of B&B are very thank- ful for all of the community support in apprehending the thief. They expressed their gratitude to live in a community where folks look after each other and keep an eye out for anything out of place. The owners would like to express special “Thanks” to Texas Game Wardens, Dennis Gazaway (retired), Henry Lutz and Clint Graham, Uvalde County Sheriff’s Office, Mondo Garcia, Real County Sheriff’s Office, Don Gass, Bruce Carr, Chris Sheridan, Real County Sheriff’s Office Administrator and Dis- patcher Jan O’Neal and Orpha Gonzalez!
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[email protected] Current Weekly News for Leakey, Camp Wood, Sabinal, Utopia and Surrounding Areas
WHERE IN THE WORLD DID YOU WEAR YOUR REAL COUNTY
CENTENNIAL T-SHIRT? by Julie Becker
Jesse and Betty Luxton traveled to Matsue Castle, Japan. It was a Samurai fortress built in 1611. They spent two plus weeks in Japan and covered all the major islands. They said the country is beauti-ful, clean, friendly and safe. If you are planning a trip pick up your T-shirt before you leave! Get yours for only $15 each,. Contact Willis Springfield at 830-232-5783 or come by the Hill Country Herald shop to get yours today. They also have coffee mugs, note cards and “Wagons Ho” History Books. Be sure to send in your picture to the Hill Country Herald! Have Fun out there and SPREAD THE WORD!
INDEXState News .................... Page 2Legals/Jail Register ...... Page 3 Community News ......... Page 4-6Feature Story ................. Page 7Obituaries ...................... Page 8 Classifieds ..................... Page 12
High: 97°
Low: 73°
Today’s Weather
50Tri-Canyon’s Only Weekly Newspaper!
INSIDE
............................ Page 2
♦ ♦
............................. Page 9
July 31, 2013
............................ Page 7
............................ Page 9
VET CLINICSaturday August
10th from 10AM to 1PM at Burk Feed and Western Wear, Leakey, Texas
THE REAL COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT
OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED THE WEEK OF AUGUST 5-9 FOR
OFFICE RENOVATIONS. Water News and River Flows By: Joel Pigg,
General Manager
River flows were taken on the Frio and Nueces Rivers on July 29th with the flows continuing to decrease as we get hotter and hotter. Some areas of Edwards County got a little rain over the past weekend with up to an inch in some areas, however most of the District was not that fortunate and did not receive any rainfall at all. Both rivers have levels that are on the
decline as we move toward the first of August and the dreaded first days of the new school year. Summer has flown by and football and volleyball practices will be starting very soon for our kids. The rivers have been flowing rather nicely this summer and we have received some timely rainfall events, but with the heat and lack of recent rainfall the rivers are
not looking quite as inviting as they were a few weeks ago. I would remind you that moving water is a good thing, do not let the kids play and swim in water that is standing still and is very warm. This type of environment is very likely to have bacteria in it that could make them sick. Moving water is good to play in, while standing water is not a good place to be.
continued page 3
On Friday morning H Welding from Hondo was putting the finishing touches of covered area for the entrance to the cafeteria. One of the men went up and caulked the final areas as I snapped photos. To help familiarize the public, at the high school, the entrance is either on
Houston Street or in front of the tennis courts on Cullins Avenue. The middle opening is no longer there. Exit is by the cafeteria and with two lanes is exit only. This will cause traffic flow to be one way. thus safer. At the elementary school, the entrance is by the live oak tree with
parking to the right in designated areas only, and parking to the left in designated areas. The lanes in front of the elementary school are for drop off and not to be used for parking at all. Handicapped parking is in front of the library, with two spaces only.
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Susan Combs reminds shoppers they can save money on certain items priced under $100 during the state’s annual sales tax holiday. This year, the sales tax holiday is scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9 -11. The law exempts most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced under $100 from sales tax, which could save shoppers about $8 on every $100 they spend during the weekend.
“Texas families can take advantage of the sales tax holiday when doing their back-to-school shopping,” Combs said. “The tax holiday applies to a variety of items ranging from pens to jeans to help shoppers around Texas save some of their hard earned money.”Lists of apparel and school supplies that may be purchased tax free can be found on the Comptroller’s website at www.TexasTaxHoliday.org.
Texas Sales Tax Holiday is Aug. 9 to 11
Camp Wood, Texas-The Nueces Canyon Chamber of Commerce would like to invite everyone to the 52nd Annual Old Settler’s Reunion in downtown Camp Wood on Friday, August 2 and Saturday, August 3, 2013. The rodeo will be held at Bruce Park Rodeo Grounds just a short drive north of Camp Wood on Hwy 55 with Lester Mier producing. In addition to the rodeo on Friday, the Ex-Students Reunion will be having their annual gathering of
ex-students from Nueces Canyon, Barksdale, Montell, Hackberry, Brushy Creek, Dry Creek and Vance. Teachers are encouraged to attend. Anyone wanting to join for socializing and finger foods may do so by going to Lindbergh Park in downtown Camp Wood at 7 p.m. on Friday afternoon, you will see them gathering under the oak trees. Saturday is the big day so come on out and join us on the downtown streets of Camp Wood.
continued page 5
On July 20, 2013, Bandera Electric Linemen competed in the 17th Annual Texas Lineman’s Rodeo in Seguin, Texas. BEC had two competing journeyman teams. The senior team included Brad Downum, John Hernandez and Mark Jebbia; the second team was composed of Garret Clark, Jason Cox and Jay Rasberry. The cooperative also had four apprentice competitors who compete on an individual basis: Scott Downum, Jon Williams, Jesse Salazar, and James Rincon. BEC’s senior team received perfect scores on all events, one of only eight teams to achieve a perfect score. The team was awarded 2nd place in the 45+ age division and 6th place overall. They also placed 3rd in the hurt-man rescue.
Individual awards for the apprentices include: a 3rd place in rope-tie for James Rincon and 3rd place in lightning arrestor change out for Jesse Salazar. The Rodeo brings together linemen from across Texas for a friendly competition with an emphasis on safety and skill. This year’s Rodeo included 41 journeyman teams and 65 apprentices from cooperatives, municipalities, contractors and investor owned utilities. This year, in addition to the Texas teams, Kansas City Power and Light competed in the Texas Rodeo. Teams and individuals are judged not only on how quickly they complete the tasks, but also on how well. continued page 4
52nd Annual Old Settlers Reunion in Camp Wood submitted by Ben Cox
BEC Attends 17th Annual Texas Lineman’s Rodeo submitted by Brianna Goodloe
Sabinal School Changes by Billie Franklin
B&B Robbery Quickly Solved by Julie Becker
IS IT TRUE ?
Early settler John Sherman left his mark by constructing mill
Good News Regarding Knee Injuries in Dogs
Nueces River Workshop
The owners of B&B Grocery at the inter-section of Hwy 83 and FM 1050 south of Leakey say the best investment they made was the camera system at their store. The burglar has been arrested but is a juvenile, so no names. Last week the burglar broke the front glass out of the door on B&B and entered, remaining inside for over 20 minutes, he stole T-shirts and cigarettes. Dressed in camouflage coveralls, ski mask
and sunglasses he left with his loot on the four wheeler he came on. North on Hwy. 83 the culprit was spotted by two witnesses who later heard of the robbery and came forward. The owners of B&B are very thank-ful for all of the community support in apprehending the thief. They expressed their gratitude to live in a community where folks look after each other and keep an eye out for
anything out of place. The owners would like to express special “Thanks” to Texas Game Wardens, Dennis Gazaway (retired), Henry Lutz and Clint Graham, Uvalde County Sheriff’s Office, Mondo Garcia, Real County Sheriff’s Office, Don Gass, Bruce Carr, Chris Sheridan, Real County Sheriff’s Office Administrator and Dis-patcher Jan O’Neal and Orpha Gonzalez!
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AUSTIN – At their annual conference in Austin this past weekend, the Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA) announced their endorsement of Greg Abbott for Governor. TMPA is the state’s largest law enforcement association, representing over 19,000 peace officers and public safety employees. Kevin Lawrence, Executive Director of TMPA, said “Greg Abbott is guided by a strong moral compass that is supported by his tireless devotion to the law and the people of Texas. He has shown a will to fight for our States’ rights, as well as the rights and liberties of all Texans.”Lawrence further stated that during General Abbott’s tenure, “he has distinguished himself as a crime fighter, a strong voice for law enforcement, a staunch defender of the Constitution, and as tough as nails on crime. At the same time, General Abbott has been a champion
for the employment rights of law enforcement officers. These are just a few of the many reasons Greg Abbott has won the support of law enforcement officers across Texas.”“As Attorney General, I’ve had the privilege of working hand in hand with law enforcement to crack down on child predators, money laundering, corruption and a long list of other crimes,” said Attorney General Greg Abbott. “Although we may wear different uniforms, we share a common goal: protecting the people of Texas. TMPA was the first law enforcement organization to endorse my campaign for Attorney General, and once again, they’re the first organization to endorse my campaign for Governor. I’ve always been proud of my partnership with TMPA, and I’m thankful for their continued support.”
“It is disappointing that some members of the House today needlessly delayed our state’s ability to deal with the added strain our increasing population and surging economy are placing on our roads and highways. Should the Legislature adjourn without addressing our growing transportation needs, they’ll be abdicating one of the most essential roles of state government, potentially sapping our economic momentum. This was an opportunity to utilize hundreds of millions of dollars in existing revenue to move forward on numerous projects
across our state and begin dealing with the effects of our economic growth, and just as importantly, provide much-needed relief to working Texans everywhere who spend hours in traffic every day. Legislators have been in Austin for nearly seven months now, and to go home without dealing with one of the most pressing issues facing all Texans is simply unacceptable. I join Texans across the state who appreciate the 84 members of the House who voted today to keep Texas moving.”
Statement by Gov. Perry on Transportation Legislation
This week we would like to bring you the answers to questions that seem to be on everyone’s lips, in every small town (including ours) and almost everywhere else across America. We will begin with Benghazi, and the question on everyone’s mind is “Has there been a cover up regarding the events of September 11, 2012?” I believe the answer to be YES but I can‘t say it for a fact! I have been reading all day. Much to the shame of this country the Partisan Politics are making a shambles of this investigation and just as many allegations proved false in my research as proved true! After sifting the more obvious “crap” if you will, from the mix and allowing for partisanship, I have come to the conclusion that the Obama Administration is inept! However, I cannot prove to myself within a reasonable doubt that he is guilty of a cover up. That he let our men die alone in Benghazi is without question. Did they have to die…NO. Could he have responsibly prevented it? YES. In fact an organization called “Special Operations Speaks” made up of retired Special Ops of all branches of our US Service and others who support them, unfurled a 60 foot petition on July 23, 2013 in front of the Capitol building, urging
Congress to support H Res 36 which calls for an investigation into high crimes and misdemeanors. The 60-foot long scroll contained the signatures of over 1,000 Special Operations veterans calling for an end to what the petition calls a “Benghazi cover-up” and demanding Congress hold members of the administration accountable if they determine “high crimes and misdemeanors” were committed. Wikipedia has a timeline beginning in April 2012 that follows most of the articles by major publications, testimonies, interviews etc., in chronologic order. There were warning signs that trouble was brewing as early as April, requests were made and denied for further security at the post. However, it is a true and certain fact that a division of soldiers were pulled out of the compound before the attack instead of the compound being refortified! Someone dropped the ball! America does not treat her men this way. We had forces ready and anxious to go that were told to stand down. O-kay...well that makes no sense to me- we were under attack and I don’t care if they got there in “time” or not.
It was an American facility and it needed to be secured! Fox News reported that military back-up was denied by the CIA chain of command, and the annex was instructed twice to “stand down”. Woods, and two others, ignored those instructions and evacuated the consulate. A CIA spokeswoman, Jennifer Youngblood, denied the claims. I think before its all over and there is full disclosure we will find out that we just did nothing...and allowed them to die! The “Libyan” people pulled our U.S. Ambassador, Chris Stevens from the carnage of the of the fire ravaged compound building and took him to the hospital where the doctors tried in vain to save his life. It took from September 11th until October 4th for the FBI to get to the site to do their investigation, which they completed in 12 hours! One more time...12 hours- as reported by the Washington Post and Reuters. They say neither American nor Libyan
forces could secure the compound! Since when can the United States of America not secure their own property? All of a sudden I am not feeling very safe...how about you? OUR soldiers should have been there to pull Ambassador Stevens from the rubble…he
was still alive and there was no American face or hand...it makes me furious! OUR soldiers should have been there to secure American sensitive documents that are still missing as we speak...including the identities of Libyans who were working for us! Poor them! Hillary Clinton made a statement saying that she was in charge and she took full responsibility...but I don’t buy it! A number of things happened that just don’t add up. First the story of the inflammatory video which was blatantly untrue and that was ultimately retracted, and that seriously upset the Libyan President! Second, it seems everyone involved, who survived has had to sign non-disclosure agreements. Third, why the secrecy about the facts, why the dishonesty? Why take 6 months to release emails that contained nothing wrong? The American people have a right to know... Yet the release of those
emails in May proved half of what Republicans have been saying is untrue! This will hurt the GOP. It hurt them in my eyes today as I researched outlandish and horrible accusations only to find a partial truth or something that had already been disproved. It is my opinion when we elect a President of the United States of America and when Barrack Obama took the job we gave him...right or wrong...he is responsible for what happens and ultimately for the decisions that are made. Through negligence or design, tonight Mr. Obama has American blood on his hands and rather a “cover up” exists or not, cannot change that truth. “Does the IRS have to be registered under Obamacare?” NO The answer is that no Federal Employee has to be registered under Obamacare? The NTEU represents 150,000 federal employees overall, including most of the nearly 100,000 IRS workers. IRS employees have a prominent role in Obamacare, but their union wants no part of the law. National Treasury Employees Union officials are urging members to write their congressional representatives in opposition to receiving coverage through President Obama’s health care law. HR 1780 introduced by Dave Camp (R) Michigan would like to
defund the present insurance at the Federal Level saying if it is good enough for the working people it should be good enough for the President, Vice- President and the IRS. “Was there an IRS cover up?” I do not think the Barrack Obama knew about it before it happened, however, I and a majority of Americans clearly believe the IRS is guilty and that President Obama knew about it long before the truth came out! More Americans also believe that the Obama administration is attempting to cover up the scandal. The White House claimed that they were aware of a Treasury inspector general report into the improper targeting, but that they refrained from notifying the President himself. Duh? Who could believe that? President Obama said in an interview that he would worry about his “Legacy” later. He has claimed ignorance in the Benghazi affair letting Hillary Clinton take the fall, now the Treasury inspector general does not inform him of IRS breach of trust behavior? His Obamacare, YOUR private health information, and much more (under Obamacare) is entrusted to… and enforced by… the IRS… I… think, we’re in trouble ya’ll!
IS IT TRUE ? By Elaine Padgett Carnegie
Texas Municipal Police Association Endorses Greg Abbott Calls Abbott “Tough As Nails On Crime”
Perry Calls Lawmakers Back for Third Special SessionPerry called lawmakers back for a third special session of the Texas Legislature, beginning immediately, to consider the funding of transportation infrastructure projects.“When it comes to transportation, the stakes facing our state could not be higher, and a failure to act now could take years - if not most of a decade - to correct, as traffic congestion increases and harms our quality of life,” Gov. Perry said. “A plan was on the table that would have taken a significant step toward improving our roads and highways using existing revenue. Inaction is a Washington-style attempt to kick a can down the road - but everybody in Texas knows we’re rapidly running out of roads to kick that can down. For those reasons, I’m calling the Legislature back into another special session immediately.”
Wednesday, July 31, 2013 Hill Country Herald Page 3
JAIL REGISTER
Real County Law OfficersJames E. Brice, Sheriff
Don Gass, Deputy SheriffChris Sheridan, Deputy Sheriff
Bruce Carr, Deputy SheriffJim Wilson, Constable
Joe Tolleson, ConstableCorporal Jake Sanchez, DPS Highway Patrol
Clint Graham, TPWD Game Warden
Disclaimer: All print and other visual media is for informational purposes only. This information is considered public information under the Free-dom 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.
July 21- July 27, 2013
GOVERNMENT OFFICIALSCity of Leakey Mayor: Harry Schneemann
Secretary: Dee Dee Wally Office: 830-232-6757 Fax: 830-232-6775
Councilmen: Ken Auld • Hugh Buchanan • Carl Jensen • Jesus Rubio • Bob Bowers
Leakey Volunteer Fire Dept.830-232-4005 Frio Canyon EMS, Inc.830-232-5299 City of Camp Wood Mayor: Ben Cox
Office: 830-597-2265 Fax: 830-597-5365 email:[email protected]
Aldermen: Curtis Wilson • Brant Hickman • Sammie Ives
•Jesse Chavez • Josh CoxVolunteer Fire Dept:830-597-6100
Camp Wood Library: 830-597-3208 Nueces Canyon EMS: 830-597-4200
City of Sabinal Mayor: Louis LanderosSecretary: Betty Jo Harris
Office: 830-988-2218 Councilmembers: Nancy Alvarado, Chuck Van Pelt, Alma Martinez,
Linda Musquiz, Eloisa Munoz and Mike NucklesSabinal Library 830-988-2911
Sabinal Municipal Judge: Anita Herndon 830-988-2630
Real County County Judge, Garry Merritt 830-232-5304
Real County Attorney, Bobby Jack Rushing 830-232-6461
County/District Clerk, Bella Rubio 830-232-5202 Justice of the Peace Dianne Rogers: 830-232-6630
Justice of the Peace Chris Lacey: 830-597-6129 Sheriff, James Earl Brice 830-232-5201
Tax Assessor-Collector Donna Brice: 830-232-6210 Treasurer, Mairi Gray 830-232-6627
Chief Appraiser Kelley Shults 830-232-6248 Real County Public Library 830-232-5199Camp Wood Public Library 830-597-3208
Real County Commissioners:Precinct #1: Manuel Rubio Pct.#2: Bryan Shackelford
Pct. #3:Gene Buckner Pct.#4: Joe W. Connell, Sr. Real Edwards Conservation & Reclamation District
PO Box 807 . Camp Wood, Texas 78833(830) 597-3322 office Fax (830) 597-3320
[email protected] email Roland Trees, Board President
Joel Pigg, General Manager
HILL COUNTRY HERALD157 US Hwy. 83 South
P.O. Box 822Leakey, Texas 78873
(830) 232-6294(830) 433-1424
Published Each WednesdayJulie Becker/Editor/Publisher
Billie Franklin, Sabinal CorrespondentContributing Writers:
Dave CroweElaine Padgett Carnegie
Katie BurkhartIrene Van Winkle
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Real County Sheriff’s OfficeWeekly Dispatch Report July 21, - July 27, 2013
PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE & HOME INSPECTION SERVICE
TOM CALDWELLProfessional Inspector
License #9190
[email protected] 210.844.2602
P.O. Box 185 Leakey, Texas 78873
TEXAS RANCHEROSMINI STORAGE
5X10, 10X20, 10X30 UNITS -
RENTAL PRICES FROM
$30 PER MONTH
Office Location: 171 E. Main, Leakey, TexasOffice Hours: 9 am to 3 pm, Tues., Wed., Thurs.
830-232-5656 830-232-5290
NEW INSULATED UNITS
Bryan ShackelfordGeneral Contractor
Treespraying for ball moss
FIREWOOD/ DAY HUNTING SERVICES
830.591.4734(CELL)
FRIO CANYON EMS IS IN DESPERATE NEED OF DRIVERS AND MEDICS
If you are interested please contact Diane at
830-232-5299
Rio Brewster Waste Management
Owners
Larry & Patricia Chisum
P.O. Box 868
Leakey, Tx 78873
Let us take out the trash for you No more remembering to put the trash out
on trash day, just put it in the dumpster.
830-232-6727
Leakey Floral Cemetery Association is serching for the family of Helena
Brown Vest. Please call Kathy Brooks, 830-232-5495
Frio Canyon Annual EMS Meeting, open to all who are interested, On Aug. 5th, a the
Real County Courthouse at 7pm
Job Title: General Transportation Tech IJob Number: 020571
Location: 913 N. US 83 – Leakey, TXCloses : 8/08/2013 at 5:00 p.m.
Salary: $2470.00 Entry level – no experience required.
Must obtain Class A CDL with N endorsement within 60 days if hired.
Must be able to report for duty for emergency conditions within 45 minutes
of notification. Work hours are Mon-Thurs 7:00 – 5:30. Applicants must
submit a paper application found on our web site or at any TxDOT office or apply
using the online system: http://txdot.gov/careers For additional
information or to request an accommodation in order to apply for the above job, please contact Human Resources at 4502 Knickerbocker Rd.
San Angelo TX 76904 or call 325/944-1501.
An Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
As I travel around the area taking these measurements I want to remind everyone to take a few minutes when you get ready to leave your swimming hole for the day and pick up all of your belongings and any trash that may have accumulated during your day at the river. Keep the Frio Canyon and the Nueces Canyon neat and clean for all of us locals and the guests we have coming into the area.Fulgham’s Crossing just south of the Alto Frio Baptist Encampment had a flow of 8,887 gpm (gallons per minute) two weeks ago and now has a flow of 6,288 gpm or about a 30% decrease in just two weeks. The Leakey Springs Crossing had a flow of 3,280 gpm two weeks ago and had a flow of 2,712 gpm during the week of July 15th for a decrease of about 17%. The Mill Creek Crossing is flowing a tiny bit slower this time than last, there are still culverts on both end of this crossing that have no flow reading,
this crossing has decreased to a flow of 4,965 gpm this week down from the flow two weeks ago of 5,368 gpm or a decrease of about 8%. This crossing still needs a significant rainfall event to get back in shape, a good flushing would help move water through all of the culverts. On the west prong of the Frio River the weather is having a similar effect on the flows; the Rancho Real crossing had a flow of 4,148 gpm this week compared to a flow of 5,012 gpm two weeks ago or a decrease of about 17%. The Kent Creek crossing showed a slight increase since two weeks ago with a flow of 332 gpm this week up from a flow of 329 gpm two weeks ago or an increase of about 1%. You definitely can not tell the difference between the two measurements it looks just the same now as it did a couple of weeks ago. The Frio River Place Crossing was flowing nicely and had good water movement. Two weeks ago the flow was 10,315 gpm and this week the flow was at 7,740 gpm or about
a 25% drop in flow.Nueces River flows were taken on July 29th and they showed drastic changes from the flows taken two weeks ago. McDonalds Crossing was at 15,418 gpm two weeks ago and declined to a flow of 10,098 gpm this week or a decline of about 35%. The Nueces River Dam on Highway 55 south of Camp Wood had a flow of 21,716 gpm two weeks ago and fell to a flow of 12,458 gpm this week or a decline of about 43%. We need to continue to pray for rain and hope the temperature stays in the 90’s and does not get into those dreaded tripe digit numbers. As you can tell by the numbers all crossings were flowing slower this week than they were two weeks ago, however that should not come as a surprise as we are into the hot days of Texas summer. Once again let pray for rain and be thankful for what we have received thus far.
Water News and River Flows continued from front page
LUCE, MITCHELL CARLTON, 24 W/M, UVALDE, TEXAS, A/O SHERIDAN, VIOLATION OF PROBATION - DRIVING WHILE LICENSE INVAILD WITH PREVIOUS CONVICTION, $2,000 SURETY BOND;SHEEDY, CARLA LEA ANN26 W/F, LEAKEY, TEXAS, A/O GASS UVALDE COUNTY WARRANT - GRAND JURY INDICTMENT COUNT I - POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE COUNT II - POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WITH INTENT TO DELIVER, $50,000 SURETY BOND;BAKER, CODY LEE, 18 W/M, CAMP WOOD, TEXAS, A/O BRICE, VIOLATION OF PROBATION - BURGLARY OF A HABITATION, IN CUSTODY- BANDERA;McCOY, LONESOME JAMES,43 W/M WILSON UVALDE COUNTY WARRANT - VIOLATION OF PROBATION - POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, $10,000 SURETY BOND
7/21/2013 @- 1438 responded to Chalk Creek Road in Leakey for a vehicle unlock- 1855 responded to Flatrock circle for a report of a reckless driver- 2059 responded to the 100 block of west 6th street for a report of reckless drivers7/22/2013 @
- 145 responded to Bailey road in Leakey for a disturbance call- 2221 responded to Ranch Road 2631 for loose livestock 7/28/2013 @- 1755 responded to River Road in Camp Wood for a disturbance call- 1847 responded to US Highway 83 south for a motor vehicle accident
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LEAKEY BAND WILL BEGIN SUMMER BAND PRACTICES
MONDAY AUGUST 5, 2013
Jimmy Albarado III
Alma AlbaradoOwnersHwy 83
DowntownLeakey, Texas
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Roof Packages* • Beams to size*
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M a m a C h o l e ’sMexican Restaurant
(830) 232-6111
The Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area
Rocksprings, TX Birding, Nature Walks, Day and Motorcycle Tours Tours begin from the Rocksprings
Visitors Center 830-683-2287 [email protected]
Hauling Road Base • Sand • Gravel • AsphaltTrash Removal Service • Roll-Offs • DemolitionFreddie Cuellar 830-426-4261
KINDERGARTEN2 (24 count) Crayola crayons1 (8 count) Crayola crayons1 (4 ounce) ELMER’S glue8 LARGE glue sticks1 yellow highlighter1 pkg. classic color markers1 small school supply box1 12 pk. Pencils2 boxes Kleenex1 box Ziploc bags (Girls sandwich, Boys gallon size)1 blunt tip scissors1 green plastic folder with pockets 1 blue plastic folder with pockets 1 backpack (without wheels)1 watercolors
FIRST GRADE1 box Crayola crayons (24 count)2 wide rule composition notebooks#2 pencils (Dixon Ticonderoga) 1dozen1 pair pointed scissors1 large glue stick4 pocket folders w/brads1 plastic supply box (small)1 small backpack (without wheels)1 bottle Germ-X – 10 oz
SECOND GRADE1 small pencil box1 box crayola markers2 boxes tissue2 pkg crayons (16 or 24 count)2 pkg #2 pencils1 4 oz. Elmer’s white glue
1 small pair sharp student scissors1 large erasers1 pkg. 9x12 multicolored construction paper1 wide ruled composition notebook (for journal)1 pkg wide ruled notebook paper1 - 1” binder1 backpack (without wheels)
THIRD GRADE1 composition book1 spiral notebook1 pair scissors1 small supply box1 pkg. construction paper ( multicolored or white)2 pkgs. Pencils
2 large glue sticks2 box crayons2 highlighters (any two different colors)3 boxes tissue6 folders- pockets & brads-blue,green,yellow,orange,red,purple
FOURTH GRADE4 pk Post it notes any size/color2 pkgs #2 pencils (24 count)2 spiral notebooks wide ruled3 composition notebooks8 folders with pockets and brads (solid colors please)2 pkg wide ruled notebook paper1 hard ruler (inches & centimeters), please no bendable ones2 glue sticks1 pkg map pencils1 pkg crayons (24 count)3 boxes tissue1 pair student scissors2 1-inch binders – hard cover with pockets1 bottle hand sanitizer with pump topNO PENCIL SHARPENERS
FIFTH GRADE1 boxes tissues24 #2 pencils 1 pkg. wide ruled notebook paper1 pkg. crayola map pencils (12 count)1 pkg. Crayola fine line, classic colors markers (10 count)1 pair scissors with point1 pencil box – full size
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For each mistake made, teams receive a “gig” or point deduction from their score. Events at Rodeo range from the serious to the lighthearted. In hurt-man rescue, competitors simulate a serious emergency situation in which they must save an injured “coworker” from the top of a power pole. In the pole-climb, competitors must climb a 40-foot pole carrying an egg in a bucket by their teeth then descend the pole with that egg balanced in their mouth. Other events include a lighting arrestor change out, insulator change out and transformer change out. Bandera Electric was represented in other areas of the Rodeo, as well. BEC employees Mark Busby,
Kenny Alf, David Ross and Scott Hill assisted as judges in various events. The cooperative also had a team in the cooking competition. Arnie Campos, Jimmy Brown, Leslie Kramer and Steven Hall cooked brisket, ribs, chicken and beans to be sampled and devoured by all. The group placed 7th with their delicious ribs. Other employees attended for various reasons, including cooking team assistance, apprentice coaching, communications and to cheer on our teams. Proceeds from the rodeo go to the Texas Lineman’s Rodeo Association’s scholarship fund and other events that promote electrical education and safety.
BEC Attends 17th Annual Texas Lineman’s Rodeo continued from front page
The Devil’s Sinkhole National Natural Landmark is experiencing a big bat population boom. The landmark, the centerpiece of the
1856-acre Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area is home to Texas’s fourth biggest bat colony estimated as large as 3.8 million bats. Every night during bat season (May through October) hordes of Mexican freetail bats arise from the immense sinkhole, Texas’s
fourth deepest cave and largest one-chamber cave. The bats arise in a complicated counter clockwise pattern, a bat tornado. Specta-tors are able to view this wonder of nature Wednesdays through
Sundays by contacting the Rocksprings Visitors Center at 830-683-7645 or [email protected]
In my last article I mentioned that it seemed Edwards County had not been receiving it allocated 911 funds from the Middle Rio Grande COG. The same day the article came out in the Canyon Broadcaster, I received a call from Forrest Anderson who is the Director of 911 Services for MRGOG. Forrest and I have worked together on numerous projects for many years and in doing so have become good friends. He related that there was some apparent misunderstanding as to the 911 funding for Edwards County. During the conversation he related that funding for upgrades for the Region/COG system had not been received from the State. A light flashed in my brain and I remembered reading that in the recent past, the State had withheld 911 funds to help balance the budget. After our phone conversation, Mr. Anderson emailed me figures on actual funding and projected costs for maintenance of the Edwards County 911 system. While I will not go into all the details a brief summary of cost and funding is given below.Edwards County generated fees, (50 cents per each phone customer) equals around $13,000.00- $14,000.00 per year. This goes directly to the Comptroller at the State level, then the 9-1-1 Commission allocates those revenues to each COG region who operates a regional 9-1-1 system to pay maintenance cost contracts on equipment, network circuit charges, addressing costs, as well as
operational and administrative cost for the entire two year Biennium funding cycle. Last year, 2011- 2012, MRGCOG paid out over $ 26,000.00 dollars to operate and maintain the 9-1-1 system for Edwards County. This current year the COG budgeted a little more than $ 27,000.00 for this year. The cost include funds paid to; to telephone companies, to the State contracted database provider, to equipment vendors for annual maintenance contracts, and funds for COG operations and admin costs. The Edwards County 911 system is known as a Surcharge Program which means that the State supplements the COG revenue due to our Service Fee revenues not generating enough funds at a local level to pay the costs of 9-1-1 services. These funds when allocated make up the difference in the Service Fee generated and the cost to provide the services. In a recent letter, Kelli Merriweather, Executive Director Commission on State Emergency Communications (CSEC) said , “Until such time as all details for providing 9-1-1 Service are determined for the revised Concho Valley and Middle Rio regional planning commissions, and the state planning region boundaries are redrawn by the Governor’s Office, the Commission will continue to fund 9-1-1 service for Edwards County through the Middle Rio Grande
Development Council.” This coming weekend is the first weekend in August and as you know, for over 50 years the “Annual Old Settlers’ Reunion” will be held at Lindberg Park in Camp Wood. While it is likely the weather will be hot, I look forward to visiting with old friends and making new ones again this year. If you have never been to the event, come on down and join in the fun and if you have attended, then there is a good chance, I will see you there again this year. Some of you may recall that, I enjoy walking and have mentioned it in older articles. Walking seems to relax me and for sure, it is better for me than sitting in the recliner watching re-runs on TV. There for a while, I did not have the time to get out and walk but things have changed and I find that I now have the time. So each day, I try to walk at least a mile or so. Sometimes early in the morning or sometimes late in the evening, I pick a stretch of highway and walk along picking up cans. The amount of trash along the roadways continually dismays me. It is hard to believe that we live in a society where people discard their waste along our roads and rivers so
casually. Perhaps they think, it is only one plastic bottle or it is only one beer/soda can or one pamper, etc. However, from my walks I can tell you that the “Just Ones” add up to astronomical numbers. I often wonder if these same individuals trash their own property in the same manner. Not only does the litter look bad, much of it is damaging to the environment. According to Keep Texas Beautiful, conservative estimates from a 2009 National Visible Litter Survey and Litter Cost Study show litter costs our nation $11.5 billion annually. That figure only factors in direct costs, such as cleanup and prevention program; once issues like lost tourism and declining property values are factored into the equation, costs are even higher.Once again, this week’s quote comes from Thomas Jefferson who said, “I think we have more machinery of government than is necessary, too many parasites living on the labour of the industrious.”As always, if you have comments on this article or other County related issues, feel free to contact me either on my cell (210) 912-8481 or at home (830) 234-3160 or via email at [email protected]
Edwards County Commissioner’s Corner by Lee Sweeten
959 S. US Hwy 83 Leakey, Tx. 830.232.6010
We have every-thing you need for
this year’s bird season!
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much more! Plus we now have camping supplies!
The Lady Eagle Volleyball Team will hold their first practice August 5th. Practice times are from 8AM-10AM and 12PM-2PM for the first two weeks. All players need to have a physical before they can practice. Players need to bring a water bottle, towel, running
shoes and a lock for their locker. There will also be a parent meeting on Monday, August 5th at 6PM in the Leakey
Gymnasium. The Lady Eagles have their first scrimmage on August 9th in Junction. If you have any questions, please call Coach Aris at 830-278-0237
LADY EAGLE VOLLEYBALL by Coach Aris
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Kindergarten Supply List 2013-14 2 boxes of tissue1 pair of fiskar primary scissors1 box of washable markers 8 pack1 plastic supply box (cigar box size) 6 glue sticks1 package #2 pencils 1 tri-fold nap mat (Wal-Mart) No blankets or pillows 7 pocket folders 1 spiral notebook (70 pages) 1 package baby wipes1 box pint-size Ziploc bags
First Grade Supply list for 2013-142 composition notebooks3 glue sticks1 bottle glue (8 oz)5 pocket folders1 box quart-size Ziploc bags1 plastic supply box 2 boxes of tissues1 box crayons (24)1 pair fiskar primary scissors2 boxes #2 pencils 2 packages pencil top erasers1 zippered pencil pouch1 three ring binder (1 1⁄2 inch)1 three ring binder 1 inch
Second Grade Supply List 2013-14 1 backpack1 box of 24 crayons (no markers) 2 boxes of #2 pencils (wood) 3 packages pencil top erasers1 pair fiskar primary scissors 1 large box colored pencils 2 large glue sticks 2 boxes of tissues (200 ct) 1 plastic supply box 2 composition notebooks 6 pocket folders with brads 1 package wide-ruled notebook paper 1 package of 4 dry erase markers (med pt) 1 box Ziploc bags (quart or pint)
Third Grade Supply List 2013-141 pocket folder1 pair fiskar scissors1 glue stick 2 three-ring binder (1 inch)1 box crayons1 box colored pencils (24)1 red pen3 packages #2 pencils2 packages wide-ruled notebook paper2 boxes tissues1 package quart size Ziploc bagsReplenish pencils and paper throughout the school year
4th-6th Grade Supply List 2013-14 1 spiral notebook6 composition notebooks 6 boxes #2 pencils 4 package pencil top erasers 12 red pens 2 boxes colored pencils 4 glue sticks 3 boxes tissues4 plastic pocket folders with brads (red, yellow, blue, and green) 3 packages highlighters1 box quart size Ziploc bags 1 three-ring binder (11/2 inch) 2 package of rule paper1 pair scissors
Pre-K Supply List 2013-141 rest mat1 backpack (no rollers please)2 boxes 200 ct tissues1 pkg baby wipes1 pair blunt tip fiskar scissors1 plastic school box (cigar box size)4 glue sticks2 boxes 24 ct crayons1 pkg #2 pencils4 plastic pocket folders with bradsBoys 1 box gallon Ziploc bagsGirls 1 box quart Ziploc bags
NUECES CANYON ELEMENTARY 2013-2014 School Supply List
** All 1st-6th grade students should have tennis shoes and socks for PE each day.
July7/29/2013 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM First Day Summer Band Full Band 7/29/2013 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM First Day Band Sectionals 7/29/2013 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM First Day Cheer Practice 7/30/2013 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM LearnPad Training for Teachers @ HS LabAugust8/1/2013 7:00 PM Football Parent Meeting at HS Gym 8/2/2013 - 8/4/2013 Old Settlers Weekend 8/5/2013 7:00 AM HS FB First Day of “two-a-days” 8/6/2013 - 8/8/2013 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM School Registration at Campus Offices (ELEM 597-3218 / JHHS 234-3524)8/6/2013 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Senior Portraits at NCHS (appointments have been scheduled 234-3524 or 234-3257)8/6/2013 2:00 PM Cheer Pictures at Football Field 8/8/2013 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM LearnPad Training for Teachers at HS Lab8/9/2013 HS FB - first day of practice w/ pads 8/9/2013 - 8/11/2013 TX Sales Tax Holiday on Clothing, Shoes, & School Supplies8/15/2013 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Last Day Cheer Practice 8/15/2013 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Last Day Summer Band - Full Band 8/15/2013 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Last Day Band Sectionals 8/15/2013 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Health Fair at Elementary Gym 8/15/2013 7:00 PM Meet the Panthers at HS Gym(HS Football, HS Cross Country, Band, Varsity Cheerleaders)8/16/2013 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM Mini Cheer Camp at HS Gym ($30.00 with t-shirt or $20.00 without / 234-3524 or 279-4506)8/16/2013 (time TBA) HS FB Center Point scrimmage at home8/19/2013 - 8/23/2013 Teacher Inservice & Workdays 8/19/2013 6:30 PM School Board Meeting8/22/2013 6:00 PM HS FB Eldorado scrimmage at Eldorado8/26/2013 First Day of School for Students
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The big parade begins promptly at 10 a.m. and goes up Highway 55. After the parade everyone converges on Lindbergh Park to visit, shop and listen to the entertainment. From the stage beginning as soon as the parade ends will be the crowning of the Royal couple, Sammie and Evelyn Ives, King and Queen of this year’s event and celebrating their own 50th wedding anniversary. Following the coronation is the Pecan Pie Auction. Enjoy live music by Country from the Heart. Away from the main stage there will be a horseshoe and washer pitching tournament, and so much more! The park will be filled with food, drinks, arts, crafts and kids entertainment and booths. Anyone wanting to participate in the
Pecan Pie Baking contest may do so by taking their homemade Pecan Pie in a clear Pyrex Pie Plate to the stage on Saturday morning by 9 a.m. Your pie plate will be immediately replaced. Pecan Pies must be plain and simple, no added flavors and must be homemade! Pies will be auctioned
on the stage later in the morning when winners are announced. But do not let your Old Settler’s celebration stop there! This year’s event will no doubt be a scorcher, so prepare for a hot day! There will be plenty of shade and lots of food booths selling food and drinks. After a day in the park, enjoy the rodeo again on Saturday night at Bruce Park and then do some boot-scootin at the street dance in downtown Camp Wood on west Fourth Street hosted by
the NCVFD beginning at 9 p.m. Come on down and enjoy the weekend with us. For more information call 830-597-6241 or email us at [email protected] or log onto www.MyCampWood.com. See ad page 14!
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casually. Perhaps they think, it is only one plastic bottle or it is only one beer/soda can or one pamper, etc. However, from my walks I can tell you that the “Just Ones” add up to astronomical numbers. I often wonder if these same individuals trash their own property in the same manner. Not only does the litter look bad, much of it is damaging to the environment. According to Keep Texas Beautiful, conservative estimates from a 2009 National Visible Litter Survey and Litter Cost Study show litter costs our nation $11.5 billion annually. That figure only factors in direct costs, such as cleanup and prevention program; once issues like lost tourism and declining property values are factored into the equation, costs are even higher.Once again, this week’s quote comes from Thomas Jefferson who said, “I think we have more machinery of government than is necessary, too many parasites living on the labour of the industrious.”As always, if you have comments on this article or other County related issues, feel free to contact me either on my cell (210) 912-8481 or at home (830) 234-3160 or via email at [email protected]
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School Starts According to the Sabinal ISD Calendar for 2013-2014, registration into Junior High and High school takes place August 12 through 16. School starts on August 15 for teachers so they can prepare for the school year. Students first day is August 26. Train Derailment in Canada On July 6 in the wee hours of the morning, 72 rail cars from the Montreal, Maine, and Atlantic Railroad, loaded with light crude oil and one empty car, rolled down the hill and burst into flames in downtown Lac-Megantic, Quebec, Canada. Forty seven people lost their lives in this, the greatest rail disaster in Canada since 1864. Forty-two bodies have been recovered with 38 persons identified and the search and cleanup was halted for the weekend. A free concert staring Paul McCartney and a memorial service took place this past weekend.. Firemen from all over Canada fought the fires that were set off. Engineer Tom Harding of Quebec was suspended without pay, “under police control”. Benzene fumes from the soil halted the cleanup for about a week. Most of the town had to be evacuated for their safety. After hiring workers, the railroad company halted payment for the cleanup, and the United States issued warrents to search the headquarters, which is located in Hermon, Maine. The mayor of Lac-Megantic paid the workers so that cleanup could contine to the tune of four million dollars. A law suit will probably follow. The government of Canada has met and revised their railway standards in light of the disaster. And this is just the beginning. Most of the oil spilled into the St. Lawrance Seaway. Dead fish have already been found. This contamination will effect upper state New York, Niagra Falls, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, and any and all towns that rely on the seaway for their water source in Canada as well as the US. All states surrounded by the Great Lakes will eventually be contaminated. This is just a reminder of how one event can have catastrophic affects on many. Rescue and cleanup continued Monday as they search for the remaining five bodies who are believed to be buried under the remaining rail cars. This is a nation plunged in grief, not just a town of 6,000 persons. EMS Update The Sabinal Emergency Medical Services held a townhall meeting last year at the Senior Citizens Center. Then the EMS was in financial despair, on the brink of going under. Pledges were made and some are still being kept. Pledge forms are available at the
bank and at local churches. Payroll was the largest expense. In October 2012, Javier R Flores was made Administrator/Operations Supervisor. The payroll was restructured in January 2013. Billing has become more efficient and because of awareness of the general public, the trend is good for the EMS, but must continue to be a priority. Finances are on the upward swing, but still of concern. The City of Sabinal has purchased a new ambulance, provided a bay area, office, quarters for weekend crews, and furnished the light bill. Uvalde County supports the EMS finanacially also. All this helps. However, with the fluctuating cost of gasoline, medical supplies, maintenance, and insurance to the tune of $8,000 per year, they remain dependent on donations, fund raisers, and pledges. In an effort to try and get away from the variance provided by the State Department of Health, they need more certified Emergency Care Attendants and Emergency Medical Technicians. A class will begin September 24 for ECAs, limited to 10 persons, which runs 2 months every Tuesday and Thursday and every other Saturday. Cost of the classes will be covered by grants. EMT classes are planned for the future. The EMS needs an improved stretcher, a power stretcher would cost between 6 to 11 thousand dollars. This is on their wish list. The local EMS service has undergone many changes from the early days. There are many state regulations which have to be met. The current board of directors has been very supportive and helpful and share a very unique vision for the Sabinal EMS. Now the EMS is a business and goes beyond neighbor helping neighbor. Because of hard work and dedication of the Administrator/Operations Supervisor and the committment shown by the Board of Directors things are better. However without the community behind them, the progress shown could come to a halt. The EMS invites interested parties to their open meetings every 3rd Thursday of each month at 7 pm in the EMS office adjacent to City Hall.First Baptist Last Sunday Modene Horton and the Reverend Monty Benson provided the piano/guitar music for the congregation. On August 5 through 9 from 8 to 11pm, Night Life for Youth is coming. Ryan Roberts and his band will provide music and message for youth 7th through 12th grades. St. Patrick Catholic The Hispanic Congress of the Americas for
Respect Life and Evangelization will be held in Plano at the Plano Centre on August 16 through 18. During the conference, the question “What do we have to do to do the Work of Christ” will be lifted up and examined. To sign up, http://www.congresohispano2013.org/ has the registration form. Cost is $30 for adults, $20 for youths, and Religious and children admitted free. This is presented by the dioseses of Dallas and Fort Worth. Hudson Brotherhood Attendance was light at HB this past Sunday with only eleven in attendance. Hudson Brotherhood is an open non’denominational fellowship of Christian men and boys in our area. They meet the fourth Sunday of the month, rotating among the different denominations. Any and all males are invited to breakfast and a devotional. National Night Out In Sabinal, National Night Out for Neighborhood Watch will be celebrated on October 1. This year’s emphasis is on bicycles and bike safety. If you wish to donate a bike for a child in our area, donations will be accepted at the Sabinal Police Department and can be dropped off at City Hall. On October 1, there will be a city wide party with plenty of things for children and adults to do. More information will follow as plans are still being developed. But get ready because this is a very popular event in our town. 100 Miles of Bargains The highly advertised Hotter than Hell Yard Sale along Highway 90 from Castroville to Brackettville and maybe beyond to Del Rio (still under consideration) will take place all over Sabinal on August 2, 3, and 4. Maps of the areas for bargains in Sabinal can be found at the Chamber of Commerce booth at the former Frio 411 location on East Fisher Avenue, Neal’s One Stop by the light, the post office, Sabinal General Supply, Heaven’s Landing, and Center Street Mart. Maps are courtesy of the Sabinal Chamber of Commerce. Hot Dog Plate Sale There will be a hot dog plate sale under the Verstuyft shed, located just south of the small, yellow Waiting Station on Saturday beginning at 10 am. Plates are $5 and include a hot dog, chips, drinks, and a dessert. Proceeds from the sale and any donations are to go to the fund for an upgrade of restrooms at Veterans Memorial Live Oak Park. The Civic Club and Lions Club are joining forces to assist in providing better facilities at our beloved park.
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Early settler John Sherman left his mark by constructing mill by Irene Van Winkle
One early settler did what took most pioneer families several generations to achieve — arrive from the far northeastern states to the deep southwest. He left his mark here by constructing one of the many early mills that popped up for the shingle trade, a founding industry of Kerr County.In his nearly 90-year long lifetime, John Sherman (1825-1914) came from his New York birthplace, at least 1,800 miles, to his final resting place by his wife, Eliza Jane (Williams) in Nichols Cemetery under a grove of cedar trees. Their descendants — such as Raymond Edward, “Stan” and Charles C. Jr. (the family branch historian) — still live in the area.A historical marker was erected nearby on Hwy. 39 near Waltonia Crossing. The mill itself was built near the confluence of the Guadalupe River and Kelly Creek, but was washed away in the flood of 1932. Remnants of it, however, still exist.Although his parents’ names are unknown, records show that John’s father was born in New York, and his mother in Pennsylvania. John got to Texas by 1848.Charles Jr.’s archives include a document signed on Feb. 28, 1861 by Sam Houston, Governor of Texas — the culmination of a process John had begun when he applied for the grant in 1854.Therein the grant said (ref. No. 342, Vol. 32) “In the name of the state of Texas ... to John Sherman, his heirs or asigns, FOREVER, one hundred and sixty acres of land, situated and described as follows, In Atascosa County, on Palo Alto Creek, a branch of the Atascosa, about 25 miles S. 15-(deg.) from San Antonio. ...” The grant document is also signed by Francis M. White, Commissioner of the Land Office.Later, family records catch up with him during the Civil War. Some information came from the National Archives and Records Administration, found by Randy Scott, who is married to a descendant.John’s military service began when he enlisted in 1862 in the Texas Confederate Army as a Private. He signed up to be in Company 3, 36th Texas CSA Cav., called “Green’s Brigade,” registering on the same day that the company was organized in San Antonio. His enlistment was for “three years, or the war.” The horse he rode had a value of $80, and equipment, of $25. During his service between 1862 and early 1864, John was assigned in a number of locations such as Camp Clark (in San Marcos), San Antonio Springs, Camp Sibley (near Ft. Brown), Camp Placido and Camp Sidney Johnston.John’s nickname at the time was “Battery,” and he worked as a teamster in Woods’ Regiment. Muster rolls listed him “present” between July and October, 1862, but then absent, “detached driving government wagons,” through April 1863, and again in June. Several entries show him on “extra duty” during portions of 1863 and 1864.According to descendants, the earliest record of his future bride, Eliza (1847-1919), was found in the 1850 Arkansas census, and living in Prairie County, Richwoods Township. Her Tennessean parents, Lorenzo and Mahala (Sweet), had other children: Jenetta, 15; Rachel, 13, Lucy E. 7; Elizabeth E., 5.Ten years later (1860), the Williams’ had Elizabeth and Eliza listed as still living in the same household with her parents in Atascosa Co., Texas. Records indicate Minerva J. Sweeny, age 6, living there. She was Lorenzo and Mahala’s granddaughter.John had been purchasing land, between 1861-1889 in Jourdanton, even though he had moved to Kerr County by the 1880s.His first two pieces of Kerr County property (320 acres) bought between 1883-85 cost him $1,650. The first lot belonged to Jeremiah and Mary Ann Gregg, and the other (on Kelly Creek, the old Gwyer Ranch) by Benjamin and Velma Lewis of New York. John later sold both for more than $4,500.John married Eliza in Jourdanton in January, 1866. The ceremony was performed by E. P. Forest, J. P.In October, Alvira Louise (1866-1944), was born. She was followed by William Oscar, Nathan (1874-1964), Maggie Ophelia, Martha Ann (1876-1908), Nancy Kizzar, Charles Thomas (1881-1947), John, Jr. (1883-1900), Julia Mahala (1884-1969) and Belle (1889-1969). Only the two youngest were born in Kerr County.By their deaths, many siblings had scattered, and only several were known to be buried in Kerr County cemeteries: William, Nathan and Martha at Nichols Cemetery, and Nancy in Sunset. John Jr., according to family, lies buried on the Sherman Mill property.Charles Jr. said Martha was killed by her older, jealous husband, J. H. Manning. He buried her out in the woods, but John found the body and had it reburied. Her tombstone did not include her married name. Manning was never caught or tried for her death.Only one child, Charles Thomas, was not buried in Texas, but near Tacoma, Wash. (Spanaway Cemetery). After Julia Mahala died, her grave in Calliham Cemetery (McMullen County) was one of many which had to be moved to higher ground (in 1982) when a lake in Choke Canyon Dam was created for a water supply and recreation.John’s whereabouts in 1870 showed him still in Atascosa County, working as a wheelwright. In one census entry, it said of Eliza, that she “could neither read nor write.”John built Sherman’s Mill on the Guadalupe River between Ingram and Hunt, near Waltonia Crossing. Charlessaid that there is speculation the mill was built in the 1870s, but records show John had not bought the land until the early 1880s. The mill stayed busy sawing lumber, grinding corn and ginning cotton. It operated until about 1914, mostly under the ownership of Nathan after John retired. Eventually, the property changed hands.The land around Sherman’s mill (320 acres) was sold by 1904; 220 acres went to William Council and Clarence Sing. The other 100 acres were sold to Elvira and her husband, Mark Turk.According to “Historical Markers” by Clarabelle Snodgrass, “The mill was about a quarter-mile below the two-story Sherman home, and both located on the south side of the river. (After the flood of 1932) ... a large cypress tree, about five feet high, landed near the Sherman house. It had an opening where the children of the Secor and Crate families played. The boys dug out the river silt and made a ‘fort’ where they played games. One time, when high grass
around the stump caught on fire, a pickup was used to pull the stump over so the fire could be put out with the water hose.”Years later, Howard Blackburn bought the property, and restored mill operations, including the purchase of a new wheel from the city of Junction. He even pumped water to irrigate fields, until he died in the mid-1980s.The 1900 Kerr County census listed Eliza and John staying home with two daughters: Julia (b. 1886) and Belle (b. 1887), both still in school. In 1910, per Bandera County records, Eliza had moved in with daughter Maggie and her husband, Mark Tracy. Although his service in the war had been long over, John lived his latter years (1908-1914) until his death at the Confederate Soldiers home in Austin, which was set up for destitute or disabled soldiers.After he died, Eliza filed an application for a widow’s pension. Before 1920, she was already living with her daughter Julia (who married Neil Wilkinson) in Williamson County. “Bell(e)” Sherman was also listed in the same household along with her own son, Edward J.M. Sherman, a child of four years of age.Wilkinson, Charles Jr. said, had been sent to life in prison for robbing the mail in 1878 in Gonzalez. He was pardoned after
spending five years at a federal prison in Indiana. Eliza died in San Antonio, some think with Charles Thomas Sherman, her son, at 607 Edgar St. near Fort Sam Houston.Charles Sr. married Stella Ellen Griffin (1900-1967) who lived on the Divide. She had been married earlier to William C. Clements (1888-1928). He worked at the Secor Ranch on the south fork of the Guadalupe. When he was helping work on a dam he was injured. He died a week later after gangrene had set in his leg, and he was buried at Sunset Cemetery.The old Kerrville Mountain Sun ran a story in August, 1928:“At the time of the accident which cost his
life, Clements was engaged with other workers in the construction of a dam on the ranch. Dynamite was being used to blast rock and one of the charges exploded before he had time to reach the safety zone.”He had been taken to the local hospital by William L. Secor, Jr., “and received prompt surgical aid.”Incidentally, the piece ran in the same issue that headlined two interesting items: The top story announced Gov. Alfred E. Smith had received the Democratic party’s nomination to run for the office of president of the United States. He lost. The other story said that local Texas State Senator Julius Real, a Republican, was “to wage active fight for reelection.” In those days, apparently, voters only had to listen to politicians’ campaign speeches for a few months.William’s parents were Emanual Clements and Martha Balch Hardin (whose brother was the father of the outlaw, John Wesley Hardin.)Nathan married Emma Lillie Secrest (a native of Port Lavaca, Texas. They were listed living in on “A” street in Kerrville in 1920, with their youngest, Azalie. They had six older children: John Franklin, Charles Clarence (Charles Clarence Jr.,’s father), Claud (the father of Raymond Edward and Ernest Standifer “Stan”), Beulah Eliza, Lillian, and Elvin. Charles, Sr. is buried in Camp Wood; Claud, at Sunset, with wife, Bessie Sparks.Stan ranches in Mountain Home, while Raymond lives with his wife Rene (another avid and active historian) in Kerrville.Charles Sr. was a cedar chopper at Camp Wood, where cousin Charles grew up, and where his father owned a cedar yard. He attended Nueces Canyon high school, where the football team had a great winning streak. “We won 31 consecutive games in six-man ball between 1956 and 1958.” After that, Charles joined the Air Force. He is now retired, living with wife Phyllis in Kerrville.Raymond, who went to school in Turtle Creek, rode there on a horse named “Sundown.” “All four of us rode that horse bareback. The ride was about three miles and took about a half-hour. Every time I got off, if I didn’t watch it, I’d get bit by that horse.”Charles recalled a different anecdote. “According to my mother, Stella, grandfather Nathan Sherman’s nickname was ‘Lump.’ Before he married Lillie, she called him her ‘sugar lump.’ After they got married, though, he just became a lump.” Nathan was a rancher, and built fences as well as water tanks. Charles Jr. said he had heard a story about John: “He got inebriated one night and decided to go deer hunting, but all he ended up shooting was a mule.” The Shermans have strong ties to the Lee family, which Raymond said he thought actually caused favoritism for another part of the clan. “Aunt Nina Lee married John Franklin Sherman; and Beulah Sherman married Archie Lee, once the manager of the Black Bull Ranch, which used to be part of the sprawling YO. Because of that relationship, he said that his part of the family were never as close to their grandparents. Raymond said that the original log house is actually inside the home that was built around it by later owners. “One of the owners built it around the cabin and kept it intact. The original part was being used as a kitchen, I think.”The wheel to the mill was different from what people normally think — it was placed horizontally, not vertically. The mill used to be on the upper part of the property, but in 1932, the flood caused it to be washed down. The ditch dug for it was not destroyed, nor was the wheel. Apparently, some of his relatives said Raymond could be pretty handy himself with water works in times of need. While in the Navy, he was stationed on Guam in 1947. He actually invented his own version of a clothes washing machine, like something seen on “M*A*S*H.” “I cut a half-barrel, took steering rods from a Jeep, added a 1-horsepower gas motor with a flywheel, and created an agitator. I had to wring out the clothes by hand and then do a rinse. Then I had to wring them again and hang them out to dry.”Raymond was an electrician, but found other work, too. In San Antonio, he worked for Acme Floors, then owned Raymond’s Custom Floors at 1301 Broadway in Kerrville.He also owned Hill Country Floors for about 10 years. He and Rene lovingly owned the Tivy Hotel for about 15 years.
By 1891, West Kerr County residents John and Eliza Jane (Williams) Sherman’s clan had grown into a large brood of 10 children, some of them already married, and several grandchildren. Shown standing, from left, are John Jr., Charles Thomas, Nathan, Maggie Ophelia, Martha Ann “Mattie,” and Milton “Mit” Lee. Sitting, from left, holding babies, are John and Eliza Jane, Alvira Louise (Sherman) Turk, and Mark S.R. Turk. On laps, from left, are Julia Mahala, Bell(e), Acie Allen Turk, John Ray Turk, William T. Turk.
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St. Mary Catholic ChurchHwy 187 Vanderpool, TXMass: 9:00am SaturdayContact:830.966.6268
St. Mary Magdalen Catholic ChurchCamp Wood, TX
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Sacred Heart of MaryCatholic Church401 N Hwy 377
P O Box 877Rocksprings, TX 78880
830.683.2165Mass: 9:00am Sunday
United Methodist ChurchP O Box 417
419 N. MarketLeakey, TX 78873
830.232.6266Pastor: Doug Smith
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Reál County Church 121 Oak Hill Ste. 4
Leakey, TexasSunday School: 10:00am
Worship: 11:00amEvening Worship: 6:00pmWednesday Bible Study:
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830.232.4230Frio Canyon Baptist
ChurchHwy 83 South
Leakey, TX (830) 232-5883Sunday School: 9:45am
Worship Service: 11:00amEvening Worship: 6:00pm
Wed. Prayer: 7:00pmPastor: Dan Wynn
First Baptist ChurchP O Box 56 Hwy 83N
Leakey, TXPastor: Mark SpanielBible Study: 10:00am
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Evening Worship: 6:00pmWednesday Prayer: 7:00pm
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Living Waters ChurchHwy 1050 Utopia, TX
830.966.2426Sunday School: 9:30 am
Worship: 10:30 amWednesday: 7:00pm
Youth Alive: Saturday 7:00pm
Youth Pastor James JonesPastor Dr. Robert Richarz
Church in the ValleyHwy 83 Leakey, TX 78873
830.232.6090Pastor Ray Miller
Sunday School: 9:45amWorship: 10:45am Evening: 6:00pm
New Fellowship ChurchHwy 337 and Camino AltoLeakey, TX 830.232.6770Sunday School: 9:45am
Come and Worship:10:45am Evening: 6:00pm
Wednesday: 7:00pmRawlyn Richter Pastor
Godprints: 6:00pmWednesday: 7:00pmFriday Fellowship
Dinner 7pmSabado Clases y ServiciosBiblicos en Espanol 5pm
Leakey Church of ChristOne Block N of Courthouse
Leakey, TX 78873830.232.6933
Sunday School: 10:00amCome and Worship:10:45am
Evening: 6:00pmWednesday: 7:00pm
Concan Church of ChristHwy 83 Concan830.232.4058
Ministers: Paul Goodnightand Ray Melton
Sunday School: 10:00amCom and Worship:11:00am
Evening: 6:00pmWednesday: 7:00pm
Concan Baptist MissionHwy 83 Concan, TX
Worship: 9:30am Sunday School: 10:30amEvening Worship: 6:00pmWednesday Bible Study:
6:00pm
Pastor Willis Adair
New Beginnings in Christ5947 FM 1120Rio Frio, Texas
Sunday Worship: 10:30 amSunday Evening : 6:00 pm
Tuesday: 7:00 pm830-232-5221
Lutheran Worship in Leakey
An outreach of Hosanna Lutheran Church, Kerrville
Pastor Jim MuellerSecond and Fourth
Sundays. Worship at 10:30. Communion is celebrated the 4th Sunday. For more information call 830-257-6767 or (830) 597-3360
Cowboy Church in the Nueces River Canyon
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Hilda Garcia Leos of Sabinal passed away on July 28, 2013 in San Antonio at the age of 59. She was born on January 17, 1954 in Villa Union, Coahuila, Mexico to Gustavo and Guadalupe (Cantu) Garcia. She married Pedro F. Leos in Villa Union, Coahuila, Mexico on December 27, 1969. She is survived by her husband of 43 years; mother, Guadalupe Garcia of Villa Union, Coahuila, Mexico; two sons, Andres Leos and wife, Cristina of Hondo; and Adam Leos of Sabinal; three sisters, Virginia Hernandez of Sabinal; Estella Chapa of Eagle Pass; and Blanca de Luna of San Antonio; three brothers, Gustavo Garcia, Jr. of Eagle Pass; and Odelio and Oscar Garcia, both of Villa Union, Coahuila, Mexico; two grandchildren, Andres R. Leos, Jr.; and Blanca Deserea Leos; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, and sister, Olga Garcia. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at 10:00 AM at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Chapel in Sabinal. Burial followed in the Sabinal Cemetery. Pastor Alfonso Vargas will officiated. Pallbearers were A.J. Leos; Steven Martinez; Tony Rivas; Albert Hernandez; Sid Mares; and Daniel DeLeon.
Hilda Garcia Leos (January 17, 1954 - July 28, 2013)
In Memory of: Billy Ray Chisum By: Mr. & Mrs. Donald McLure
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Deann, David Rachel & Grant Crews JoAnn Fisher
Slim & Judy Teague J.R. & Virginia Brice Trey & Jessica Brice
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In Loving Memory of: Elton Lacey By: Marilyn & Lanny Leinweber
JoAnn Fisher In Loving Memory of: Tinkum Sansom
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Marcus Martinez By: JoAnn Fisher
There once were two men who had differing views concerning science. The first man believed what he heard in public school and in the college courses that he took. He seldom questioned “the experts” and their grand assertions. He was confident that scientists were unbiased and that their conclusions were based of scientific FACTS and guided by the LAWS of science - thus they were always accurate.The second man began to question scientific statements when he observed that the facts did not always line up with the conclusions. As a young child he visited the Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose, Texas, and saw what looked like human tracks along with dinosaur tracks in the limestone river bed. He saw pictures of “prehistoric” fish that are still swimming in ocean waters today. He began to doubt some of the conclusions of scientists that dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures died out millions of years before man appeared on earth.In college this second man began reading the Bible. He thought it interesting that this ancient book had in it scientific facts that were not known when they were recorded so many centuries ago. How could Job have recorded that the earth “hangs on nothing” and has a “circle of waters” in Job 26:7 and 10? How could Isaiah record that God did not create the earth “to be a waste place, but formed it to be inhabited” in Isaiah 45:18? How could dinosaurs be described by man if they had already been extinct for millions of years (see Job 41)? This man began to understand that there was a Creator who had created these things and revealed them to
ancient man.The first man was puzzled, and sometimes embarrassed, when believers pointed out the fact that modern science has shown that it doesn’t take millions of years to make coal (Mount St. Helens studies) nor does it take long periods of time to petrify things*. He is puzzled as to why most evolutionists are opposed to God or any thought of supernatural powers that may have worked in the past. The second man understands how an all-powerful God could have created the universe. He is amused that evolution scientists would have argued for an ancient earth even if they had seen God create it with the appearance of age - that first second
that stars were made their light was already here on the earth (Genesis 1:14-19). The Bible does declare scientific facts in non-scientific language; thousands of years before scientists discovered them. No wonder God says some were “professing themselves to be wise, they became fools.” (Romans 1:22). Let’s be wise and let the Bible and science harmonize - they do!* For more information about modern scientific evidence for a young earth, send me an e-mail or a letter and I’ll get you references that you can check out for yourself.Charlie Gant Evangelist - Real County Church(830) 232 4777P.O. Box 837, Leakey, TX [email protected]
Sylvia Mireles Perez (June 1, 1953 - July 26, 2013)
Kempner Davlin Story, Jr. of Sabinal, TX passed away on July 23, 2013 in San Antonio, TX at the age of 88. He was born on May 28, 1925 in Corsicana, TX to Kempner and Elizabeth (Cherry) Story. He married Doris Esther Brucks in Seguin, TX on December 6, 1947 after returning from service in World War II. Bill, as he was often called, served in the Army Air Corps as a radio operator and flew many missions over Europe in B-
17’s and B-24’s. In 1950, Bill and Doris moved to their ranch on Blanco Creek north of Sabinal where they lived and ranched the rest of their lives. In addition, he later enjoyed a 20-yr career as a tax appraiser for the Uvalde County Appraisal District, retiring in 2000.Bill was also active in the local community and served on the Sabinal School Board for 15 years and was a member of Sabinal Lodge #943 for 57 years. He dedicated much time and energy to his masonic work, holding all the offices and then serving as secretary for the past 47 years. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry and a past District Deputy Grand Master of The Grand Lodge of Texas.He will be forever remembered as a father, friend, brother, and neighbor whose dedication, knowledge, clever wit, and good humor will never be forgotten. He was preceded in death by his lifelong companion and loving wife of 65 years, Doris Story, earlier this year.He is survived by his six children: Jack Douglas Story and wife, Deborah Mae of Arlington, TX; Charles Davlin Story and wife Glenda Kay of Sabinal; Sharon Anne McCauley and husband, James Kenneth of Sabinal; Elizabeth Jean Howard and husband, Bruce Layman of San Antonio; William Davis Story and wife, Melissa Ann of San Antonio; and Peggy Lynn Brink and husband, Lloyd Edwin of San Antonio. He has nine loving grandchildren: Wade Carrol McCauley; Christopher Davlin Story; Cheryl Suzanne Cockerell; Terry Roger McCauley; Jeff Davlin Story, Deanna Jean Donnley; John Kempner Story; Gregory Michael Story, Brandon Davis Story, eleven great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.Funeral services will held on Monday, July 29, 2013 at 10:30 AM at the Rushing-Estes-Knowles Chapel in Sabinal with Pastor Johnny Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Sabinal Cemetery. Pallbearers are Christopher Story, Terry McCauley, John Story, Gregory Story, Robert Hudson, and David Parker.Memorial donations may be made to Central Christian Church, P.O. Box 116, Sabinal, TX 78881 (830-988-2751) or the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital For Children, 2222 Welborn Street, Dallas, TX 75219-9982 (214-559-5000). Online donations may also be made to the hospital at www.tsrhc.org/
Kempner Davlin Story, Jr. (May 28, 1925 - July 23, 2013)
Sylvia Mireles Perez, 60 years old went to join our Lord and Savior on the morning of July 26, 2013. Sylvia also known to many as “Mrs. P” was “Kind Hearted and a Hard Worker.” She was born on June 1, 1953, in Rocksprings, Texas to Getrudes and Thomasa Castillo. She attended Rocksprings Elementary School through the sixth grade, and then decided to stay home and finish raising her brothers and sisters. She worked for many years at the H.E.B. Foundation Camp, Alto Frio Baptist Encampment, River Bend Camp, Garner State Park, River Haven Camp, and also for
many other people in their homes.She always had a kind word for everyone that crossed her path. Through the years she helped many people with her good will and great heart. Mrs. “P” was a member of Saint Raymond’s Catholic Church.She is survived by her daughters, Kelly Ann Perez and Yasmeen Monique Perez; her sons, Samuel Ignacio Perez and wife Santie, Chris Abel Perez and Susie Garza and her son Frank Garcia; mother-in-law, Guadalupe Perez; her brothers, Pasquel Mireles and wife Mary, Jose Mireles and wife Sylvia, Robert Olivarez and wife Debbie, Ramiro Mireles, Lorenzo Morrison and wife Margie, Efrain Castillo, Israel Gonzales, Genaro Castillo and wife Elia, Ruben Castillo and wife Josephina.She is also survived by her sisters, Diana Mireles, Lupe Rios, Pauline Juarez and husband Luis; grandkids, Keyanna Peatrice Perez, Dimitri Lee Perez, Dustine Madison Perez, Satera Lynn Perez, Alyssa Rae Perez, Declan Myles Perez, Krisanne Jordan Perez, Sasha Lee Perez, Melia Araya Perez; numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.She was preceded in death by her husband, Ignacio Perez; her parents, Getrudes Castillo and wife Thomasa; her brothers, Richard Mireles, Danny Gonzales and Gilbert Castillo.Pallbearers include Adam Mireles, Pasquel Mireles, Victor Perez, Frankie Moran, Dimitri Lee Perez, Jerry Wayne Bates, Gabriel Longoria, III and Frank Garcia.A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Rocksprings, Texas, with Father Sady Santana officiating. Interment followed in the Rocksprings Cemetery. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net. Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Rocksprings, Texas.
Two Men and Their Views
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The New Buddy Holly Band will kick-off the 2013-2014 season of the Devine Area Artists’
Series on October 5. This five piece group from Kerrville was founded in July 2011 to perform
a musical called “Buddy, the Buddy Holly Story” at the Point Theater. The show was such a success that the band stayed together and has been rocking the Texas Hill Country ever since. The Christmas show on December 14 will bring back the popular six piece group, Harry and the Hightones. With their fedoras, spats, swing
music, and highly entertaining delivery, this group will be a December delight!Cactus Country, a popular band throughout South Texas, will be featured on February 8, 2014. In addition to mainstream C&W music, they can perform a variety of styles including oldies, classic rock, and Latin hits.The final treat, on March 29, will be a group from Austin called Albanie and her Fellas. The six piece group will spend most of their time in the 1940s playing all your favorite swing
and jazz numbers. The singer/guitar, Albanie Falletta, is reminiscent of Billie Holliday, Sarah Vaughn or Ella Fitzgerald. Her “Fellas” include a cornet, clarinet, stand-up bass, guitar and drums.The Devine Area Artists’ Series is a non-profit musical series that attracts an audience from as far as San Antonio to Uvalde to Three Rivers. The reasonably priced, high quality concerts are truly an area event. All concerts are presented in the Dr. George S. Woods Community Center in
Devine on Saturday evenings at 7:30.Season tickets are $25 and include all four concerts. Individual concert tickets are $10 at the door. Season tickets may be purchased at the first concert or from DAAS underwriters. Students K-12 are admitted free if accompanied by an adult. Parking is free and free refreshments are served at the intermission.For more information contact Peggy Cooper at 830-663-5412 or Kay Shultz at 830-665-3194.
There was a great turn out at the Nueces River Ecology workshop that was held at Nueces Canyon High School on Wednesday Morning, July 24, 2013. Sky Lewey with the Nueces River Authority began the presentation by explaining the importance of the critters that are found in the river and how this data indicates the quality of the water. The group trekked down to
the river near the Hwy 55 Bridge in Barksdale. With nets in hand the participants collect a variety of micro- invertebrate aquatic insects. The insects were taken back to the classroom and identified. This information was then documented and compared with the data from previous collections. According to the data collected the Nueces river is still in repair and hopefully we will
have more rain to help out. We had small children 3,5,7,up to 16 (Meagan) and several adults come to the workshop. There was a lot of interaction between the kids and the adults. Everyone was totally engage in the activities!
Stifle (knee) injuries are common orthopedic events in dogs, especially in those dogs that are super-active and/or love to chase squirrels. Unfortunately, surgical repair of a torn knee ligament can cost upwards of $3000, depending on who does it.Now, a scientific study just published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association followed a group of overweight dogs that suffered from ligament tears in their knees. One group was assigned to nonsurgical treatments only, which included antiinflammatory medications, weight loss, and physical therapy. The other group had surgery performed on the affected knees, plus the antiinflammatory medications, weight loss, and physical therapy.As one would expect, the group that had the surgery plus the non-surgical treatments had better, faster recovery rates than the group treated by non-surgical means alone.
However, what was interesting about the study’s conclusions was that over two-thirds of the dogs in the purely non-surgical group appear to be back to full function within a year’s time. In other words, with antiinflammatory medications, weight loss and physical therapy alone (no surgery), the knees became fully functional in well over half of the patients. Good news if you can’t afford an expensive surgery right away.On a side note, there are two other non-
surgical “treatments” that I really like to use in dogs with knee problems. The first is a knee brace. As in people with knee injuries, these braces can help support the knee while the ligaments heal, helping to speed the process and reduce the pain associated with the injury. Braces are offered by a variety on companies online; simply search for “canine stifle brace” to see those companies that sell them and to get an idea on prices, which can vary widely.The second treatment that I use quite often with knee injuries is Adequan, which is an FDA-approved medication designed to help repair damaged joint cartilage. The nice thing about Adequan is that doesn’t carry with it any serious long-term side-effects, plus it actually promotes joint healing instead of just masking joint pain. Ask your vet about it. It’s good stuff.
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Real County Centennial 5K Fun Run/Walk Kids Courthouse DashSaturday August 31, 2013 @ 8:00 am
Race Information:5K Run/Walk- $25.00
Kids Courthouse Dash- $10.00 NOTE: KIDS 9 an older can participate in 5K if parent thinks child is capable. Kids 8 and younger can participate in Courthouse Dash.
5k will run first and then Kids Dash. All proceeds will benefit Leakey & Nueces Canyon Athletics
Awards will be given to Top Female and Top Male Registration Packet Pick-up Information:Registration Form can be printed online.
Mail or register online (www.realcounty1913.com). Send in registration form along with your check or cash to:
Real County CentennialWillis Springfield
Attn: Fun Run 5k Walk/RunP.O. Box 96
Rio Frio, TX 78879
You can also register day before event from 5:30-7:30pm or morning of event at 6:00-7:30am.
Packet Pick-up Information: Bags will be available for pickup at Real County Courthouse
Square from 5:30-7:30pm August 30th or 6:00-7:30am the day of the event.
Each participant will receive a bag containing race number and some goodies.
Water and snack will be provided on the day of the event.Course Description: 5K:
Runners and walkers will start and finish at the Real County Courthouse. Runners will head South on Evergreen St. and turn left (East) on FM 337 until you reach turn around point and then
follow same course back to the courthouse.There will be two water stops at approximately
mile 1 and mile 2.
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BACK TO BASICS * THE PERFECT BURGER By Elaine Padgett Carnegie
HOW TO GRILL THE PERFECT BURGER! Begin with the meat...Buy ground beef with a fat content of 15% to 20%. Using beef that is any leaner results in dry burgers. Avoid overworking the meat as you form it into patties, or you’ll end up with tough burgers. Flatten the beef into patties of uniform thickness. Use your thumb to make a small indentation in the middle of each one so that it will cook evenly. Preheat grill for at least 15 minutes. Avoid pressing down on the patties as they cook; this squeezes out all the tasty juices! Place burgers four to six inches away from heat source. Cook until burgers are well browned and a meat thermometer inserted into each patty registers 160F, for medium, or 170F, for medium-well.NOW HERE ARE SOME RECIPES FOR THE PERFECT GRILLED SUMMER BURGERS!BACON SWISS BURGER1 lb ground chuck or sirloin1 tsp Worcestershire sauce1–2 dashes Tabasco sauce1⁄4 tsp dried thyme4 slices Swiss cheese4 hamburger buns8 slices cooked bacon1 tomato, thinly sliced1 red onion, thinly sliced4 leaves boston lettucePreheat grill for 15 minutes. Combine ground chuck, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste. Form into 4 patties. Grill over medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until burgers are well browned and a meat thermometer inserted into each patty registers 160°F. Add cheese to burgers and let melt. Grill buns for about 30 seconds. Serve burgers in buns with 2 strips bacon, tomato, onion, and lettuce.ALL AMERICAN BURGER11⁄2 lb ground beef4 slices American cheese (or cheddar)4 sesame-seed hamburger buns4 leaves lettuce1 tomato, sliced1 onion, sliced and caramelized1 dill pickle, slicedPreheat grill for 15 minutes. Season ground beef with salt and pepper to taste. Form into 4 patties. Grill over medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until burgers are well browned and a meat thermometer inserted into each patty registers 160°F for medium or 170°F for medium well. Add cheese to burgers and let melt. Grill buns for about 30 seconds. Serve burgers in buns with lettuce, tomato, and onion. Garnish with pickle.
VEGGIE BURGERS3 large red beets (about 1 pound)1/2 cup brown rice1 medium yellow onion, diced small3-4 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons cider vinegar1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (gluten-free, if necessary)2 (15.5-ounce) cans black beans1/4 cup prunes, chopped into small pieces.1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil1 tablespoon smoked paprika2 teaspoons brown mustard1 teaspoon cumin1/2 teaspoon coriander1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1 large egg (optional for non-vegan burgers)Salt and pepperThin slices of provolone or monterey jack cheese (optional for non-vegan burgers)6 hamburger buns Heat the oven to 400°F. Wrap the beets loosely in aluminum foil and roast until easily pierced with a fork, 50 to 60 minutes. Set aside to cool. Meanwhile, bring a 2-quart pot of water to a boil. Salt the water generously and add the rice. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the rice until it’s a little overdone. dente. You want it a little over-cooked, but still firm (not completely mushy). Drain the rice and set it aside to cool. Heat a teaspoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and a pinch of salt. Stir the onions every minute or two, and cook until they are golden and getting charred around the edges, 10 to 12 minutes. A few wisps of smoke as you are cooking is ok, but if it seems that the onions are burning, lower the heat. A dark, sticky crust should develop on the bottom of the pan.Add the garlic and cook until it is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in the cider vinegar and scrape up the dark sticky crust. Continue to simmer until the cider has evaporated and the pan is nearly dry again. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.Process the oats in a food processor until they have reduced to a fine flour. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.Drain and rinse one of the cans of beans and transfer the beans to the food processor. Scatter the prunes on top. Pulse in 1-second bursts just until the beans are roughly chopped — not so long that they become mush — 8 to 10 pulses. Transfer this mixture to a large mixing bowl. Drain and rinse the second can of beans and add these whole beans to the mixing bowl as well.Use the edge of a spoon or a paper towel to scrape the skins off the cooled roasted beets; the skins should slip off easily. Grate the peeled beets on the largest holes of a box grater. Transfer the beet gratings to a strainer set over the sink. Press and squeeze the beet gratings to remove as much liquid as possible from the beets. Transfer the squeezed beets, cooked rice, and sautéed onions to the bowl with the beans. Sprinkle the olive oil, brown mustard, smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, and thyme over the top of the mixture. Mix all the ingredients until combined. Taste the mixture and add salt, pepper, or any additional spices or flavorings to taste. Finally, add the oatmeal flour and egg (if using), and mix
until you no longer see any dry oatmeal or egg.Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the mixture to a refrigerator container, and refrigerate the burger mixture for at least 2 hours or (ideally)
overnight. The mix can also be kept refrigerated for up to three days before cooking.When ready to cook the burgers, first shape them into burgers. Scoop up about a scant cup of the burger mixture and shape it between your palms into a thick patty the size of your hamburger buns. You should end up with 6 large patties.*Tip for Veggie Burgers is to add an egg and be sure your grill or pan is very hot before cooking.A LITTLE COOL FOR A SIDE DISH!CUKE AND MANGO SALAD3 mangoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch pieces (about 3 cups)1 seedless cucumber, unpeeled and sliced very thin1 small red onion, cut in half and then into very thin slices1 Tbsp finely chopped serrano chile pepper (optional)1⁄4 cup chopped fresh cilantro2 Tbsp lemon juice2 tsp lemon-flavored olive oil1⁄2 tsp salt1⁄2 tsp black pepperIn a serving bowl, combine all ingredients. Chill at least 1⁄2 hour.
· #33 – New Listing! 1 AC lot nice subdv. near school w/city water, lots of Oak trees $36,500· #39 – 90.87 AC nice cabin, well, septic, RV hook-up, blinds, feeders $475,000· #66 – 102.91 AC+/- No improvements, hunt Aoudad Sheep, turkey, hogs, whitetail deer $180,093· #65 – 156.68 AC nice 2-story wife friendly cabin, well, blinds, feeders $336.862· #24 – 259.59 AC secluded, nice hunting cabin w/full bath & kitchen off Hwy 336 $516,955· #42 – 101’ Creekfront, homesite, water meter $40’s· #23 - 61.60 AC Both sides creek, pole barn, equipment shed, modular home, Axis Deer $759,000· #14 - 7.35 AC scenic homesite, water meter, elect., cabin $89,500· #75 – 503.44 AC+/- Axis & Whitetail Deer, good accommodations, blinds, feeders $2151 P/AC· #1 - 6.73 AC MOL, access Nueces River & flowing springs, 3-4 BD/2 BA Home, Lg. barn $579,000· #7 - 3 BD/2 BA Manf. Home in Leakey, RCAD 1600 sq. ft, out bldg., garden area, pens, 1.095 AC $79,999· #93 Both sides Frio River, 33.37 AC, Lg. 2 BD/2 BA LOG home, fireplace, loft, sleeping porch $525,000· #34 – 4 Bedroom 2 bath home CA/CH, city water, 2 lots $128,000· #36 – 9.3 AC Hillside homesite, gated comm., water & elect. avail., great views $111,600· #92 - 59 AC Box Canyon end of road privacy, 2 homes, rock patio, minutes to Leakey $525,000· #88 - 3/2 home Frio Riverfront, cathedral ceiling, fireplace, 2 Lg. desks, 1.36 AC, in Rental Pool $399,500· #38 – 6 AC 2 BD/2 BA Home w/FP. Bring your horses & chickens $265,000· #77 - 3 River Access tracts w/3 BD/2 BA home & Frio River Access thru 2 parks $350,000· #52 Lg. 3 BD/2 BA Brick Home, 1.38 AC w/Frio River Access, separate guest cabin, workshop, nice patio w/rock fountain, Lg. decks under towering trees $289,000· #50 – Lots of Home for the price! Lg 3/2 Home $145,000· #91 - 5.23 AC located adjacent Roaring Springs 50 AC spring-fed park, Tract #74. Scenic hillside views $37,000· #87 - 6.37 AC vacation cabin w/wrap around deck & wonderful views. Enjoy 50 AC spring fed park for swimming, fishing & hiking, gated community $109,000· #56 – Vacation Home, 1.5 AC, joins flowing river, 2 BD/1 BA, monster size trees $147,500· #85 - 31.72 AC both sides of creek, water well, elect., cabin $325,000· #45 Frio Riverfront 2 BD/2 BA Home overhanging Frio River, 2 storage bldg. $299,000· #98 Very Large 3 BD/2 BA Home w/SS appliances, Frio River Access, mult. RV hook-up, 2.1 AC corner tract w/
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Well, it is that time again. Wonderful, long hot days of summer. Dinners on the grill, weekend Bar B Que and nights by the fire. Burgers are an American favorite and there are as many ways to make them as there are people making them! Here are a few tips and some very good recipes. The Bacon Swiss is my favorite!
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UPDATE by Elaine Padgett CarnegieThe update I promised from the Mouths of Babes article two weeks ago! Jake St.Martin and his Lions took second place in the State Finals for U8 Coach Pitch Baseball. They went on to the first leg of Nationals where they were eliminated in the third day of the tournament. The tournament was held in Monroe, LA and I believe that my Jakey was more excited about going to “where Duck Dynasty lives” than he was about making the area tourney!
WASHINGTON, July 24, 2013 – Juan M. Garcia, Administrator of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), today reminded farmers, ranchers and other agricultural producers that they have until Aug. 1, 2013, to nominate eligible candidates to serve on
local FSA county committees.“The last day to file your nomination form is about a week away,” Garcia said. “Please get involved this year and nominate the candidate of your choice or nominate yourself to serve on your local county committee.
I especially encourage the nomination of beginning farmers and ranchers, as well as women and minorities. This is your opportunity to have a say in how federal programs are delivered in your county.”FSA county committees help local farmers through their decisions on commodity price support loans, conservation programs and disaster programs, and by
working closely with county executive directors.To be eligible to hold office as a county committee member, individuals must participate or cooperate in a program administered by FSA, be eligible to vote in a county committee
election and live in the local administrative area where they are running. A complete list of eligibility requirements, more information and nomination forms are available at http://www.fsa.usda.gov/electionsAll nominees must sign the nomination form FSA-669A. All nomination forms for the 2013 election must be postmarked or received in the local USDA Service Center by close of business on Aug. 1, 2013. Ballots will be mailed to eligible voters by Nov. 4 and are due back to the local USDA Service Centers on Dec. 2. The newly elected county committee members will take office Jan. 1, 2014.
Allison Danielle Benoit, daughter of Renee and Donnie Cathey of Dayton, Texas and Sheryl and Gerald Benoit of Iowa, Louisiana; and Eugene Paul Slack, “Bubba”, son of Tamara and Kenny Carnegie of Dayton, Texas were united in Marriage in Kenefick, Texas on June ��, ����. Maid of Honor was Latisha Benoit, Bridesmaids were Candice St.Martin, Nichole Benoit, and Jackie Thibadeaux. Keith Slack was the Best Man, Groomsman was Justin Banks. Music was “Better Dig Two” by the Band Perry. The Reverend Ricky
Edwards officiated the wedding ceremony. The couple has two children, Karson Raylin and Kyler James Slack, and will
make their home in Dayton, Texas. Bubba is the nephew of Hill Country Herald contributing writer, Elaine Padgett Carnegie.
Classroom ControversiesCurriculum, Funding, School Choice
Please join us August 13th (Tuesday) at 6:00 pm at the Church in the Valley to find out what is happening in your schools. The presenter, Peggy Venable is Texas Director for Americans for Prosperity, the premier grassroots organization in the country.
Peggy also serves on the Board for the Texas Center for Education Research. Americans for Prosperity (AFP) has over 2.3 million activists committed to educating citizens about economic policy and our education system. Peggy will be speaking on The Red Apple Project, which was created by Americans for Prosperity-Texas to provide School Facts Simply. Its purpose is to equip
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The Red Apple Project serves to educatethe public on several key points:
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