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April 17, 2013

Congressman Smith will be in Leakey this Friday, April 19th. He will be hosting a public open house/meet-

and-greet at the Real County Senior Citiznes Center located on Ranch Road 337 West in Leakey, starting at 1:30.Lamar Smith represents the 21st Congressional District of Texas. He serves as Chairman of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee, which has jurisdiction over programs at NASA, the Department of Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Science Foundation, the Federal Aviation Administration,

and the National Institute of Standards and Technology. The Committee oversees agency budgets of $39 billion, where the primary focus is on research and development. As Chairman of the Science Committee, Congressman Smith promotes legislation that encourages scientific discoveries, space exploration, and new technologies. Congressman Smith continues to serve on both the Judiciary Committee and the Homeland Security Committee.

Pictured left to right: Mary Dale Brewer, Bailey & Kay Anderson, Jane Van Hoozer, Jessie McFadin, Courtney McFadin, Judy Burleson and John McFadin, see story page 2

On March 25, 2013, our fifth grade class went on a field trip to TTU Outdoor School in Junction. When we got there, the girl that was going to be our

guide got on the bus to tell us what we would do and where we would go. All of us got off the bus and walked to the first class while Mrs. Rollison took

the bus and parked it. When we got in the classroom there were four clear funnels.

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The public is invited, and encouraged to attend, a reenactment of the life-style and activities of Real County’s original settlers. This free event will be held at the Preece Ranch, half-way between Leakey and Camp Wood, on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reenactment activities and demonstrations will include canning and preserving; washing and ironing; butter making; and blacksmithing. In addition, there will be games and a petting zoo for the kids. The petting

zoo will be typical of early 1900s Real County farm and ranch animals. Live musical entertainment, and storytelling, will also be provided throughout the day. There is no admission for this Real County Centennial event. Some food and refreshments will be available for sale, but attendees are also welcome to bring their own picnic and beverages. Please bring your lawn chairs and plan to have a grand old time! The Preece Ranch is located at 428 Rim Rock Road, off of Ranch Road 337 - half-way between Leakey and Camp Wood. There will be signage in Leakey and Camp Wood, as well as at the turn off for the ranch.Established by the Texas Legislature on April 3, 1913, Real County is celebrating its 100th Birthday throughout 2013. For additional events scheduled for the year visit the website www.realcounty1913.com.

On Friday April 12th four outstanding young ladies, all of whom are students at Leakey ISD, traveled to San Antonio to compete in the Youth Scholarship com-petition sponsored by the Lions District 2-A2 which encompasses Lions Clubs located in twenty-one South Texas counties! These girls were accompanied on the

trip by two of the moth-ers and the President of the Leakey Lions Club. Chelsea Pendley, a senior student at Leakey ISD, participated in the Young Woman’s Pag-eant. Chelsea is the daugh-ter of Henry and Meredith Pendley. Joanie Eliott, a junior, participated in the Outstanding Youth Con-test. Joanie is the daughter

of Rachael Eliott and Doc Eliott. Veronica Gonzalez also a junior student partici-pated in the Drug Awareness Speech Contest. Veronica is the daughter of Rudy and Brenda Gonzalez. Finally Miranda Cave, a junior participated in the Diabetes Awareness Essay Contest.

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Congressman Lamar Smith to be in Leakey Friday

Tuesday at approximately 1:20 PM, a secondary stu-dent received a threatening text message from a male individual who lives in San Antonio; the message stated he was heading to our High School and was “going to

shoot up ‘your’ school.” We immediately went into lock-down at all campuses and law enforcement agencies were notified. Sabinal Police Department, Uvalde County Sherriff’s office, DPS and US Border Patrol responded.

Sabinal ISD administration and law enforcement set up surveillance in various loca-tions throughout the district. Law Enforcement coordi-nated their efforts with agen-cies in San Antonio to locate this individual.

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Sabinal ISD Goes Into Lockdown submitted by Richard Grill

Pioneer Days on the Mountain The Centennial Celebration Continues

Fifth Grade Field Trip to Texas Tech Outdoor SchoolBy Student Tony Gonzales

DRT Caddel-Smith Chapter Elect Officers and Conduct Memorial Service written & submitted by Kay Anderson

Four Leakey ISD Students Com-pete for Scholarships at Lions District 2-A2 Convention by Fred R. McNiel, President

ATTENTION:Food and Drink Vendors are encouraged to partici-

pate in Pioneer Days on the Mountain, Saturday, April

27, 2013.For more information call

Bridget Preece at 597-3408 for details. This is a Real County Centennial Event

Leakey ISD Superintendent Resigns

Life Was Rarely Dull For Members Of The Ganahl Family

Westons Named

Citizens of the Year

Perry Launches Chicago

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The first funnel had sand, the second had silt, the third one had clay, and the fourth one had loam. There was a 500 mL cup and the guide said, “I need four volunteers to pour the water in to the funnel. Raise your hand.” She picked me, Jasmine, Sylvia, and Caiden. I poured first, then Sylvia, Caiden, and Jasmine. The teacher was talking about when you pour the water, bubbles come out because there are pores in the dirt. After that the teacher said, “We are going outside while the water seeps through.” When we went outside it was freezing so much that my teeth were chattering. The teacher told us to use and auger and pick a sample bag and thermometer.

I was a partner with Victor and we got samples of dirt. Then we went back to the classroom to see which type of soil let the most water come through.After lunch, we went to another classroom where there were jars of snakes and turtles. I thought it was cool, but all the girls said it was gross. The guide said we were going to go to the river and catch micro-invertebrates with a seining net. I said, “What if our shoes and pants get wet?” The guide said that there are rubber boots to put on and a life jacket. When we got down to the river, we got the rubber boots and a life jacket and a seining net. I told Mrs. Voyles that I felt like a little kid

again to wear a life jacket. Victor kept on catching a lot of crawdads and I kept on catching beetles. When we got back to the classroom, there were microscopes on the tables so we could see the tiny bugs and identify them. We learned to grade the cleanliness of the river based on which organisms live in the water.After that we went to the restrooms and the gift shop. I bought a titanium canteen and Rob bought a shirt that said “Texas Tech.” Then we got on the bus and we stopped by the entrance to take a picture by the TTUJOS sign and went home. Pictured is The 5th grade class with Mrs. Rollison heading into the river

DRT Caddel-Smith Chapter Elect Officers and Conduct Memorial Service continued from front page

The Daughters of the Republic of Texas Caddel-Smith Chapter members met April 11, 2013, at the 1st State Bank of Uvalde in the McNelly Room. President Judy Burleson called the meeting to order and welcomed 13 members and 5 visitors June Wells, Louise Stone, a former DRT member, Diana Medina, perspective member, and Paul Burrier, SRT member. Chaplain Billie Jean Davis gave the invocation, members said pledges to the United States and Texas flags, and 2nd Vice President Beverly Langford read the DRT objectives. Recording Secretary Patsy

Keelin read the February and March minutes and Treasurer Ernestine Carson gave her report. Ms. Carson announced Helen Adair’s and Vonne Dena Tumlinson’s membership applications were approved in February giving us a total membership of 100.President Burleson showed members an example of the Caddel-Smith Chapter paver that will be placed along the Trail of Ancestors when the DRT Republic Village is constructed. Kay Anderson spoke about the private reception her husband, Bailey Anderson, and she attended

on March 3, 2013, at the Alamo Hall for Descendants of Stephen F. Austin’s Old 300 and the Daughters of the Republic of Texas to view the Travis letter while on display at the Alamo. Ms. Burleson reminded members that the Caddel-Smith Chapter will be hosting the Edwards Plateau Historical Association meeting to be held in Camp Wood on Saturday, May 4, 2013. Volunteers will be needed to decorate the meeting room and to welcome guests. Registrar May Dale Brewer announced signatures are needed for Diana Medina’s DRT application for

membership. Billie Jean Davis, Nominating Committee member, presented the following nominees for the 2013–2015 slate of officers: Judy Burleson, President; Jakelynn Crawford, 1st Vice President; Jane Van Hoozer, 2nd Vice President; Beverly Langford, Chaplain; Karen Collins, Recording Secretary; Ernestine Carson, Tresurer; Mary Dale Brewer, Registrar; Kristi Powers, Historian; and Pat Burrier, Parliamentarian. The newly elected officers were approved by acclamation. President Burleson presented the following books to Nueces

Canyon, Leakey and Utopia elementary schools: Alamo, Jane Wilkinson Long, and John Barclay Armstrong, Texas Ranger. She reminded members the DRT Annual Convention will be held in Beaumont May 16-18, 2013, and the next chapter meeting will be Thursday, May 23.After a brief recess Ms. Burleson called the meeting back to order and welcomed family members, John, Jessie and Courtney McFadin and Bailey Anderson who were present to attend the Memorial Service. Chaplain Billie Jean Davis began the service with

a prayer. As Registrar Mary Dale Brewer read their names Beverly Langford lit candles in remembrance of Caddel-Smith Chapter members Nell McFadin, Katherine “Kitty” Harrison, and Hazel Baylor. Members Judy Burleson, Kay Anderson and Mary Dale Brewer remembered their aunts and sister respectively with stories and poems. Chaplain Davis closed the Memorial Service and the meeting was adjourned.

As part of our lock-down proce-dures no one was allowed into any buildings, including parents. Addi-tionally, phones were not answered until the situation was assessed and we received instructions from the law enforcement agencies. Once we were instructed by law enforce-ment, the lock-down was cancelled

at approximately 3:00 PM and an automated phone message was sent to all parents through the primary contact phone number provided to the schools.Student and staff safety is para-mount, as our school district was recently trained with local and county emergency personnel to be

best prepared for events such as the situation that occurred Tuesday. I am pleased with our staff and their efforts to ensure their student’s safety. Additionally, I would like to commend the local and area law enforcement agencies for their quick response, and the assessment of this situation.

Miranda is the daughter of Todd and Blythe Cave.The students and their chap-erones arrived in San Antonio about 11:00 a.m. and after a quick lunch at Fuddruckers on Alamo Plaza it was on to the Menger Hotel where the Lions District 2-A2 Convention was being held. The interviews with the judges and the competition commenced at about 1:00 p.m. and was completed by about 3:00 p.m. For the next several hours the girls were able to shop in the River Center Mall

as we all waited for the banquet dinner that would begin at 6:30 p.m. around the pool at the hotel. It was at this time that the students who were partici-pating in the Young Women’s Pageant were introduced to the dinner crowd that numbered approximately 300 Lions Club members and their guests! Chelsea Pendley was dressed in a beautiful blue chiffon dress and was interviewed and answered questions posed by the emcee as were all the other contestants.

Finally the results of the com-pletion that was held earlier in the afternoon were announced following the dinner meal. We are pleased to report that Miss Miranda Cave placed 1st in the Diabetes Essay Contest and was awarded a $1,000 college scholarship! Veronica Gonzalez placed 2nd in the Drug Aware-ness Essay Contest and was awarded a $500 scholarship! All of the girls did an outstand-ing job and represented not only the Leakey school and Leakey Lions Club but our

entire community in a fantas-tic manner! After the banquet was adjourned we immediately headed for home arriving back in Leakey about 11:30 p.m. this past Friday night.Miranda Cave will now advance to the Lions State Convention that will be held in Austin the weekend of May 30-June 1. If Miranda wins in Austin she will receive a $3,000 college scholarship and will advance to the National Lions Convention that will be held this summer. The girls

posed for a photo before departing last Friday. They are: (left to right) Miranda Cave, Chelsea Pendley, Veronica Gon-zalez, and Joanie Eliott. The Leakey Lions would like to especially thank Leakey ISD teacher Joan McCarson for assisting the girls in preparing for the various contests! Also a special thanks to LISD assistant Principal, Kathy Pannell for her kind assis-tance!

Sabinal ISD Goes Into Lockdown continued from front page

Four Leakey ISD Students Compete for Scholarships at Lions District 2-A2 Convention continued from front page

Fifth Grade Field Trip to Texas Tech Outdoor School continued from front page

Leakey ISD Superintendent Resigns by Julie Becker

In a special called meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Leakey Independent School District on Monday April 15th, the Trustees accepted the resignation of LISD Superintendent James O. Hesson. Hesson’s resignation will be effective May 31, 2013. The board expressed their appreciation for the service Hesson has given to LISD. The board had an action item for approval of an interim Superintendent but no action was taken. Board President Charlie Reagor did state the board

consensus was to hire a temporary Superintendent and not fill the position permanently at first. The Board also voted to hire Matthew Mador as the 2013-2014 Ag teacher. Coaching Stipends were also on the

agenda, but no action was taken.All of the agenda was discussed in executive session beginning at 6:34 and reconvening into open session at 8:42 p.m. With no further business the meeting was adjourned.

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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.

April 7 - April 13, 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:cityhall@swtexas.net

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

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Gov. Rick Perry emphasized his commitment to finding long-term solutions to Texas’ growing infrastructure needs, specifically strengthening the state’s transportation infrastructure to meet the demands of our rapidly growing economy and population. The governor delivered the keynote address at the Texas Lyceum Association’s 47th Public Conference.“We have arrived at a moment of great possibility in our state’s history - our booming economy has grown demand on our infrastructure, but has

also left us with a solid financial foundation upon which to build sound infrastructure for the next half-century,” Gov. Perry said. “Now is the time to do the fiscally responsible thing and make our state more accessible and productive for generations to come. Strengthening our infrastructure will improve the flow of goods throughout our state, reduce wear and tear on vehicles, and improve our quality of life in a way that can’t be measured in dollars and cents.”In his State of the State address, Gov. Perry outlined several

proposals for funding future infrastructure projects, including using the Rainy Day Fund for a one-time capitalization of water and transportation projects around the state. The governor also called for ending diversions from the State Highway Fund, which would make billions more available for road maintenance and construction.Gov. Perry noted that Texas’ principled fiscal discipline has kept spending in check and our debt low, allowing the state to take advantage of historically low interest rates to capitalize

a revolving infrastructure fund using long-term bonds. These bonds would enable the state to lock in today’s low interest rates to begin infrastructure projects now, keeping the cost of construction low when rates inevitably increase in the future. Additionally, Gov. Perry has proposed dedicating future growth in the motor vehicle sales tax, which the state already collects on every vehicle bought in Texas, to transportation infrastructure.

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Gov. Rick Perry highlighted the selfless service and sacrifice of our nation’s military in the fight against terrorism, and committed to ensuring Texas provides the resources and support necessary for our heroes and their families. The governor spoke at the St. Mary’s University School of Law - Center for Terrorism Law 10th Anniversary Celebration. “We will always remember the courage and dedication of our men and women in uniform, making it our mission to help those who have bravely stood in harm’s way to protect our nation,” Gov. Perry said. “I am thankful for the Center for Terrorism Law and their effort to

navigate us through this evolving war against terrorism with courage and care, especially at a time when national security has never been more complex.”The governor touted Texas’ efforts to help veterans attain higher education and connect veterans with employers, such as the Texas Workforce Commission’s “Hiring Red, White and You” campaign. In addition, Gov. Perry has called for and signed legislation extending in-state college tuition rates to veterans and their families, making Hazelwood benefits transferable to spouses of killed or completely disabled military members,

and authorizing measures to address post-traumatic stress. The governor has also recently recruited Dr. Suzanna Hupp to the Health and Human Services Commission, where she leads a multi-agency effort to strengthen services for veterans. As a former lawmaker who represented the Killeen area for 10 years, Dr. Hupp is ideally suited to review and recommend ways the state can improve services.At the direction of the governor, lt. governor and speaker, Texas has developed strike force teams to cut red tape and work through the backlog of pending cases at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). To date, these

teams have reviewed almost 13,600 cases, sending thousands to the VA for expedited decision. Additionally, Fully Developed Claims Teams have worked with veterans to submit more than 5,700 new cases to the VA for expedited review.The Center for Terrorism Law serves as a source of support for our nation’s armed forces and law personnel by examining legal issues surrounding counterterrorism and antiterrorism, conducting various legal activities through multiple levels of government, and studying topics regarding terrorism in order to achieve global security and civil justice.

Gov. Perry Honors Troops at Center for Terrorism Law 10th Anniversary

As part of his ongoing efforts to spur competition between states and recruit jobs and employers to Texas, Gov. Rick Perry is taking his message of low taxes, predictable regulations, fair courts and a skilled workforce to employers in Chicago with a week-long web and print ad buy in Crain’s Chicago Business Journal and on chicagobusiness.com. Paid

for by TexasOne, the $38,450 mixed media advertising buy includes a two-day takeover of the website, email marketing

and a full page ad in Monday’s edition of Crain’s Chicago Business Journal. The governor’s latest business recruitment efforts coincide

with a new, Illinois-targeted section on Texas Wide Open for Business, and come just

two months after Gov. Perry launched a radio ad inviting California business owners to check out Texas’ strong jobs climate.TexasOne is a public-private partnership that markets Texas nationally and internationally as a prime business destination.To view the Texas web ads, please visit Chicago Business.

Gov. Perry Launches Chicago Ads: Texas is Escape Route from High Taxes, Burdensome Regulations

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State to State Comparison February 2013

Texas Job Growth Sets The Pace Over the past 12 months (December 2011—December 2012), Texas employment grew the fastest of the 15 largest states.

Data sources: US Bureau of Labor Statistics

Post-Recession Recovery No state has added more jobs over the past 3 years than Texas.

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The Lady Eagle Track Team competed in the district/area track meet Wednesday in Harper. This year both the district and area meets were held on the same day. The Lady Eagles finished second to Comstock in the district and finished third overall in the area meet behind Comstock and Rochelle. We had some really good performances on a cold and windy day. In the 100 Meter Hurdles Keena Auld took first overall with a time

of 17.79. That is a really good time considering the head wind they were running into. Joanie Eliott took sixth place overall and fourth in the district.Our relay teams ran well also. The 4X100 relay team of Jacy Gray, Debra Odom, Mackenzie Wade and Keena took first place with a time of 53.80. In the 4X200 relay, Jacy Gray, Johana Carrizales, Kensee Auld and Shelby Gracia finished fourth in area and second in district. The

4X400 relay team of Mackenzie Wade, Brianna Rubio, Shelby Gracia and Debra Odom finished first with a time of 4.42.92. All three relay teams qualified for the regional meet. In the long jump, Keena Auld came away with a first place finish jumping 15’ 6 1/2”. Kensee Auld finished sixth overall and third in the district. In the triple jump, Keena Auld again took first with a jump of 34’0” Brianna Rubio jumped 30’8” to finish fourth overall

and second in the district and qualified for the regional meet. Mackenzie Wade jumped 4’ 6” to take second place overall and first place in the district. In the pole vault, Johana Carrizales took third place with a jump of 7’ 0”.The top four in each event qualified for the reional meet in Kingsville on April 26th and 27th. From there, the top two in each event will move on to the state track meet in Austin.

John is the son of Samuel Benjamin and Billie Jean Ellisor, and grandson of Ronald and Virginia Bingham. He has been involved in FFA, FCCLA, Band, and Student Council during high school. John’s favorite classes are Economics with Ms. Sysak and Life Skills with Mrs. Daniel. His hobbies include electronic technology repair,

photography, and spending time with his friends and family. After graduation John plans to continue working toward expanding his grandfather’s egg farm and rabbit business.

Clint Arnold is the nephew of Jacob and Alisha Haby of Leakey. He moved here from California this year. Clint also has three cousins in Leakey, Joe Haby, Josh Haby, and Cody Evans, which have really helped him out since his arrival in the Frio Canyon. When Clint finds free time, his hobbies are hunting, fishing, and just having a great time. Clint is the point guard on the Leakey Eagles JV basketball

team. After this year, he plans to work with his Uncle Jake at his mechanics shop, and then eventually head to Oklahoma to work out in the oil-fields.

WOW! Great Job NC Junior High Tennis! On Thursday April 4, 2013, the Nueces Canyon Junior High Tennis teams went to Sabinal for their District Meet. There were a total of 16 players, with 8 girls and 8 boys. The girls doubles teams were; Gabby Irwin and Destiny Tinsley, Meagan Sifuentes and Jill Falcon; the girls singles were Tori Carabajal and Natalia DeLeon; the boys doubles were Josh Rodriguez and Zavey Acosta, Caleb Baker and Jacob Harmon; the boys singles were Preston Nevarez and Wesley Harmon; the mixed double teams were Aspen Winston and Joseph White, Joana Valenzuela and Blake Skinner. In the girl’s doubles competition Meagan and Jill defeated Sabinal 8-1, but lost in the semis to Brackett 6-8. Gabby and Destiny

competed against a Brackett team and won 8-2, but lost in the semis to Sabinal 5-8. Therefore Nueces Canyon competed against each other for 3rd place with Gabby and Destiny taking home 3rd place and Meagan and Jill the 4th place. Both Tori and Natalia were beat out in the 1st round and did not advance. Josh and Zavey had some tough luck the first round against Brackett losing out 1-8. But our other doubles, Caleb and Jacob won their first round, but lost the second to Brackett. They played for 3rd place but brought home 4th place instead. Our two singles players worked hard to advance both winning the first round. Preston won 8-1 against Stacey and Wesley won 8-6 against Sabinal. In the second round Wesley had a streak of bad luck losing to Brackett 8-6, but came back in

the play-back to win 3rd place. Preston won his second round against Sabinal 8-1 and continued in the finals against Bruce of Brackett to win the Championship in boy’s singles 9-7. Our mixed doubles did a great job of battling it out. Aspen and Joseph had a bye the first round, then competed against Brackett the second round and won 9-7. They were in the finals against Brackett again, but lost 8-2, but received 2nd place. Joana and Blake had a bye their first round, but lost in the semi-finals to Brackett, therefore having a play-back for 3rd place and won 8-6. The boys received Runner-Up in their division and Nueces Canyon received Runner-Up in the District. Way to go girls and boys I’m PROUD of you!!

On Sunday, April 7, 2013, parents of Leakey ISD Golfers hosted a fundraiser tournament benefitting the Leakey ISD Golf Team, raising over $3,800. The gentleman’s game of golf can be costly, especially for a group of high school students, but for the 2nd year in a row, the parents came through with the help of friends, and earned enough money to donate and help to keep the golf program alive for these students. Because of budget cuts, Leakey ISD had to cut the program, so these funds are used for tournament fees, meals or tournament snacks (there is no lunch break), uniforms, equipment, fuel and mileage for the school bus or suburban, bus drivers, and substitute teachers for the teacher/golf coach, who is a volunteer. With 48 golfers totaling 12 teams, the day was perfectly cut for the game. The best ball/shotgun start tournament began at 1:00 p.m. By the end of the day, the team consisting of Harper Ray, Tommy Thompson, Robbie Jones, and FX O’Neil had shown their expertise and walked with 1st place. The 2nd place team of Jeff Jones, Michael Hillis, Guy Goodspeed, and Kenneth Spence gave the 1st place team a definite run for their money. Longest Drive honors went to Harper Ray on #18 and Craig Brown on #3. On #17, Michael Hillis shot Closest to the Pin, and Robbie Jones earned the Closest to the Pin on #7. Donated by Happy Hollow, the prizes for 1st place were a “their choice” pair of Costa del Mar sunglasses, a Yeti cap and thermal glass. Donated by Neal’s Lodges and Happy Hollow, the 2nd place prize was a “their choice” Game Guard Shirt, Columbia shirt, or a camouflage duffel bag. Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin prizes were their choice of a $40 gift certificate to Neal’s Café, or a Game Guard or Columbia Shirt.The Leakey golfers would

like to take this opportunity to say a huge “Thank You” to the following Individuals and businesses for their support at Sunday’s tournament, and their continued support of the cause:· Mrs. Barbara Arthur for the use of The Club at Concan, course facilities, staff, and her

generosity when it comes to helping these kids improve not only their golf game, but their success in life. Without her, none of this would be possible.· Mr. Jerry Blalock for the hundreds and hundreds of golf balls he has collected and donated to the team. He has

saved the team a fortune, and they more than appreciate all his effort gathering these for them. · Jerry Bates and Martin Martinez for being at every practice working with the golfers to ensure they can be the best they can be and for taking up where AnaLisa fears to tread. Also, for helping with the organization of the tournament and silent auction. Brad Hart and Melissa Bates for the organization and preparation of the tournament and silent auction, and every other task they have taken on and accomplished. · Craig Brown for taking time out from his busy schedule to observe and work with the girls and for his more than generous help with the silent auction.Also, more sincere “Thanks” to:Rick and Shelly Collins/Frio Pecan Farm, The Historic Leakey Inn, Neal’s Lodges, Happy Hollow, Neal’s Café, Hart’s Antiques, The Leakey Star, The Hill Country Herald, The Real Hill Country Times, Shane and Duke Hohman, Dallas Hart, Rene Martinez, John and Michelle Stewart, Gabe Gonzales, Terri and Tooter Trees and Kay Keen.For participating in the tournament, the Leakey golfer’s and their parents would like to thank:Doug Shearer, Xavier Gonzalez, Rand Shannon, Bruce Carr, Chris Fowler, Mike Hones, Doug Brice, Randall Brice, Leo Coffey, Lisa Coffey, Travis Powers, Mike Noey, Dustin Martin, Kevin Blalock, Jamie Wooten, Tommy Thompson, Robbie Jones, FX O’Neil, Harper Ray, Charlie Reagor, Chris Brand, Jeff Jones, Michael Hillis, Guy Goodspeed, Kenneth Spence, Craig Brown, Bob Casparis, Duane Hillis, Ryan Redden, Ernie Moore, Parker Ray, Jake Gray, Trey Bates, Karson Hart, Haden Hart, Shane Hohman, Greg Voiles, and Tell Hohman.

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Friday, April 12 was Panther All-Star Day at NCJH! Two junior high students were honored for their behavior and class work. Mrs. Hicks and the College Transition class began the ceremony to honor the students. The 7th grade All-Star is Miss Tabetha Boyle. Tabetha is the daughter of Mrs. Cynthia Williams. Mrs. Jan Prather, JH Reading teacher, introduced Tabetha. She

said that Tabetha is always the first person in her classroom every day and she wished all students in her class would work as hard as Tabetha. She added that Tabetha is very conscientious and very helpful. Mrs. Prather said that Tabetha is a pleasure to have in class and is always smiling. Tabetha is a member of the Panther Band.The 8th grade All-Star is Miss Shayla Dalton. Shayla is the daughter of Mr. and

Mrs. Jimmy Dalton. Jan Prather, NCJH Reading teacher, introduced Shayla. Mrs. Cox said Shayla was a friendly young lady and that Shayla is very proud of her older brother who will be joining the U.S. Army this summer. Shayla is a happy young lady who works very hard in her classes. NCCISD is very proud of these two young ladies and we look forward to their bright futures at NCCISD!

The NC track team traveled to La Pryor on Thursday, April 11 to compete in the Area track meet. Coaches Roe Burleson and Toby Kramer are proud of all of their girls. Boys Coaches Kerry Huddleston and Oscar Aguilera are proud of the guys on their team. Area Track Results are listed below:Girls Team3200 M Run- Nevah Navarro – 5th 1600 M Run- Nevah Navarro – 5th 400 M Dash- Abbey Falcon – 2nd – Qualifying for RegionalShot Put - Nikki Milliorn – 3rd – Qualifying for Regional

Discus - Ashley Harmon – 5th

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The Nueces Canyon FFA travelled across the state of Texas this past week to compete in the spring Career Development Events (CDE’s). Friday, April 5th, we made the journey from the canyon to Texas A&M to compete in Horse, and Milk Quality and Products. The Nueces Canyon FFA members did very well competing

with teams from across the area. The Milk Quality and Products team took home their sixth consecutive district title just missing a trip to state by a mere 20 team points. The team consists of Ozzie Watters, Nikki Ramirez, Alisa Threadgill, and Krystal Perez Choz. The horse team went and fought the good fight and had

many of the member’s personal best days but, came up short placing 4th in district. The horse team consists of Caleb Evans, Will Evans, Melody Bronas, Josh Shearer, and Lane Boatright. The FFA was not quite done yet with the Dairy Cattle team heading to Tarleton State University to compete. The young men from the dairy cattle team braved the tremendous cold and judged very well placing third in district but tenth overall in the area. The Dairy Cattle team consists of Reagan Luce, Preston waters, Cres Falcon, and Nathaniel Shearer. I am very proud of all our young judgers they have spent the last few months coming to school early every morning to work on their contests. Almost all these guys will be back next year and I know we will be representing Nueces Canyon at the state level.

FFA Judging 12-13 L to RBack Row: Josh Shearer, Nathaniel Shearer, Cres Falcon, Preston Watters, Will Evans, Regan Luce Front Row: Alisa Threadgill, Ozzie Watters, Kristol Perez Choz, Caleb Evans, and Melody BronasNot Shown Lane Boatright, Nikki Ramirez

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Family Dollar Our own Family Dollar needs to get their shelves in and stock the store which means that soon the opening date will be set. The new manager for the store currently works at Family Dollar in Hondo and her first name is Irma I am told. Let’s make her really feel welcome when she begins her work here. State Recognition Day Three members of the Take Off Pounds Sensibly Club #1960 here in Sabinal, Minnie Alejandro, Mary Ann Flores, Joyce Meyer, and guest Regina Rodriguez from Castroville, attended SRD which was held this past weekend in San Marcos at the Embassy Suites Hotel. Flores was awarded the Tour Guide Charm at the event. She was selected through a special vote from her peers in TOPS Club #1960. Congratulations to her on her award. It was reported to me that they all had a great time during the weekend event. Bake Sale On Saturday beginning at 8:30 am, Cub Scout Pack #284 will be having a bake sale in front of Texas Peddlers Mall. Cub Master Dave Councelman, Den Leader Brad Bridges, and Webelos Leader David Sprott welcome all donations and buyers. They will sell until they run out. They hope to make enough money to go on an overnight camping trip. (Because of misrepresentation of the Scouts in the past by a local person, this little group is having quite a struggle. Let’s show them that we care.) Ice Cream Social There will be a presentation for young girls on etiquette, decorum, safe internet choices, dating choice, and much more by Kathleen Runnels this Sunday at the Sabinal

Nutrition Center from 2 to 4 pm. Cost for each student is $10 which includes a copy of “Brides Wearing White” and a gift bag of goodies. There will be a photographer on hand, fashion, jewelery, accessories, beauty tips, candles, and much more. Looks like an afternoon of pampering yourselves, young ladies. Mothers are also invited to attend. Call 988-3258 or 261-9053 for tickets or purchase one at the door. Early Registration Sabinal Elementary will hold their Pre-K and Kindergarten early registration on Monday, April 29 from1:30 to 3:30 pm in room 208 located on the elementary campus in the middle hallway all the way to the last door on the right. Studens need to bring a birth certificate, social security number, shot record, proof of income and residency. Any questions can be answered by calling the school at 988-2436. This registration is necessary for new students only. An assessment will be made at the time of registration. First Baptist News Women’s Friendship Luncheon will kick off on Saturday from 11:30 am to 1 pm. This event is meant to stimulate friendships among Sister in Christ. Lunch, door prizes, party favors, a short devotional, will lead the ladies into much laughter and fun. To volunteer food for the occasion, contact Annette Horton or Kim Meineke. On Saturday night there will be a Collision Student Ministry held at First Baptist from 7 to 9 pm. Prayer and praise, worship, refreshments, and games will be the order of the evening. This is for the youth and young adults. The youth are under the direction of interum minister Joe Redus. First United Methodist Honoree at the senior luncheon on April 21 will be Kristina Chapman. The luncheon

will follow the church service. The youth are having a fund raiser on April 28. Hamburgers, a bake sale, and a car wash are included in the events. The plate sale is $5 and the car washes are $5. The baked goods will be sold as marked. Funds from the event will go to Bluebonnett Childrens Advocacy Center in Hondo and Uvalde. In both events, we will be supporting our youth by attending the events scheduled. The youth are under the direction of Kim Brown. St. Patrick Catholic On April 27, there will be 27 Religious Eduation students who will make their first Holy Communion. This will be done in the 7 pm Mass. Be sure and attend in support of these students who have worked hard to earn this rite of the churchSpring Gathering Today at 11 am, the Sabinal Senior Citizens Center will hold its Spring Gathering. Bring a covered dish or a salad and join us. Bingo will follow the meal. All over 55 are welcome to come.

NEWS RELEASEFROM: Monty BensonPh. 988-2344On Saturday, April 20th, at 7:00, First Baptist Church Collision Student Ministry will begin something new. It is called Saturday Night Encounter and is open to all junior high through college age students. The evening will begin with a time of praise and worship, followed by a teaching from God’s word and then close out with pizza and games. Youth and young adults in Sabinal and the surrounding area are invited. For more information, contact Mr. Joe Redus at 817-694-1169, Nathan Prater at 832-431-8162, or First Baptist Church office at 830-988-2344.

AUSTIN (April 8, 2013) – The Texas Hospitality Association will award a total of $10,000 in scholarships to four 2013 Texas high school graduating seniors as part of their campaign to fight underage drinking and to promote alcohol responsibility.THA will award a $5,000 scholarship to the Texas high school senior who submits the best poster conveying the message or theme: “If you are under 21, it’s illegal to

consume or purchase alcoholic beverages in Texas.” A $2,500 scholarship will go to second place, $1,500 will be awarded for third place, and $1,000 will be awarded for fourth place. The winning posters will be used as part of a statewide alcohol awareness campaign. The contest is open to all 2013 Texas high school seniors. Artwork must be an original design and may be computer or electronically generated, hand drawn or

photographed. Students have until May 3 to submit their poster to THA. For more details on the scholarship competition, visit www.TexasHospitalityAssociation.com.For more information on THA, contact Todd Kercheval at (817) 296-9575 or toddkercheval@aol.com, or Joey Bennett at (512) 496-9575 or joey@joeybennett.com.

This past Monday and Tuesday, the Swinging Panthers competed in a soggy District Tennis Meet scheduled for Kerrville, but was rerouted to the drier climate of Junction for both days after lagging behind from rain delays. Once play did begin, the Panthers had some surprising wins from an improved squad. In Boys Singles, Ian Harvey won his first round match against Junction’s #2 player. Harvey stuck to a consistent game plan and never looked back winning (6-1)(6-1). Next up, however, was the #1 seed from Sabinal. He proved to be not only steady, but also skillful at net. Harvey tried to keep the rallies long, but the previous Regional Qualifier was too much for N.C. and we would lose in straight sets to the eventual Champion. Trevor Ward played in the #2 spot for the Canyon. Ward had a slow start against Medina, but he would battle to make a game out of the second set losing (5-7) in the first round. In Boys Doubles, it was a family affair with step brothers Ace Sanchez and Ethan Tinsley putting their hard work on the line for District. The duo advanced through their first round easily never giving up a game in the first set to Center Point. They then faced the #2 seed from Mason. N.C. played some of their best tennis of the season to frustrate and steal the first set from the favorites (6-4). However, the Punchers raised their game and stopped over hitting to take the next two. Even still, the last two sets were no walk-overs. Sanchez and Tinsley made them work by throwing up on-the-mark-defensive lobs and low chips. The team had a surprising run to end an improving season.During Varsity play, J.V. matches were sprinkled in between. N.C.’s J.V. was right in the mix. The J.V. squad had basically played a Varsity regular-season schedule since Big Blue had smaller numbers of players this year. Playing at a higher level all season finally paid off. In Boys Doubles, Bailey Gober and Josh Shearer tried a pairing. The two played their best tennis of the year. They used timely lobs and aggressive net play to advance to the third-place match. The

two lost a close one to Mason’s #2 team by falling short on two crucial duce points and settled for 4th place losing (6-8). The Mixed Doubles team of Hailey Luce and Will Evans made a nice showing. The pair played a round-robin format and lost only one match to the Champions from Mason. N.C. would take home the silver using steady play and solid volleys. And in girls Singles, Megan Prather struck gold giving the Panther’s their only first place medal. Prather won convincingly against Junction’s #2 at (8-3). Then she turned around and upset the #1 seed from Mason with the same score to advance to the finals where she faced Junction’s #1 seed. Prather kept the match close, but then dropped her momentum and the next two games. She ultimately went behind (4-7) and had her back against the ropes. To her credit, Prather kept her composure in a dramatic match where she pushed for a tie-breaker. In the breaker, Prather never got behind. She won it {7-4} and gave the Canyon their best comeback and the gold medal.Perhaps the best tennis came from the Girls Varsity Singles where the toughest draw in the tournament awaited N.C.’s #1 and #2 seeds Kara Sifuentes and Kelsie Rollison. Every opponent in this draw had the potential to win this tournament or any other tournament. Rollison played Mason’s #2 seed right out of the blocks. Rollison kept her cool and her slice razor sharp to play a strong game and cause the straight-set upset (6-4)(6-1). Meanwhile, on the bottom part of the bracket, Rollison’s teammate Sifuentes battled through her toughest first round ever played at a tournament facing Junction’s #2 player. Sifuentes started slowly and quickly fell behind because of too many unforced errors. However, to her credit, she steadied her game and regained the lead and the first set (7-5). Sifuentes then cruised to victory finishing the match at (6-1). For round number two, Rollison took the court staring across the net at the #1 seed from Junction. Rollison never became daunted by the task because she had already put herself in a good position in the semifinals. She battled

valiantly pushing most games to duce, but could never get on the board losing 0 and 0. However, she knew she still had chances for play-backs. On the bottom half of the draw, this semifinal match may as well have been the final for Sifuentes. She was up against a young, but steady player from Mason. They both knew what was at stake, and the match was nip and tuck from the beginning. Sifuentes lost a break point mid-way through the first set, but she kept her calm and grabbed the momentum shift and the break back to take the first set (6-4). Then in the second, she grabbed the early break and held on to it until the end of the second set. The waves of momentum can be cruel, and the next wave was an undertow for Sifuentes. Though the two battled for long rallies, the Mason player would steal the set out from under a disappointed Sifuentes who knew she could have wrapped up the victory. Sifuentes regrouped though, and played her next games of the final set at a fast pace and a heightened aggression. She jumped out to a (5-0) lead. Now all she had to do was finish the deal and a tournament placing would be almost certain. Easier said than done. . .To the Mason Player’s credit, she stepped her game up and did not give away anything. Sifuentes became impatient and frustrated with the match dangling right before her like a carrot, but could not grab it. The numbers began to snowball in the Cowgirl’s favor. Physical and mental exhaustion crept in for the three-hour-plus match, and the match slipped through the Panther’s grasp. Sifuentes lost the heartbreaking set and the match at (5-7), but she did not lose respect. She left it all on the court in a match fit for State. Sifuentes would go on to play N.C.’s own Rollison for third place. Sifuentes grabbed the bronze and they both did Big Blue proud. The Tennis Team would like to thank the parents who made the round trip to Kerrville and then to Junction for their support and patience in following the players.

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Hill Country natives are familiar with the name of Zanzenberg, which was the first post office in Kerr County. It was operated by the family of Dr. Charles De Ganahl (1828-1883), inside his home along Hwy. 27, just a short jaunt east of the main bridge leading into downtown Center Point. The home now sits at the YO Ranch in Mountain Home, and a granite historical marker is all that remains in Center Point. Reaching present relatives still living in the area was not possible for this historical piece, but numerous sources through the years have allowed the story to be told. Primary among these is a 1981 book by Charles Ganahl Walker, Jr., “The Ganahl, Walker, Steves, Cheney Families in Texas.” Other sources include the Kerr County Album of 1986, Gerald Witt’s, “Eastern Kerr County,” and “Kerr County 1856-1956” by Bob Bennett. Tim Darby, who lives off Elm Pass Road past Center Point on land once owned by the Ganahls, has an interesting narrative on a long-time caretaker who devoted many years to the Ganahls’ service. Tim has done some research on artifacts found at several Ganahl-owned properties he was able to examine. He also has a copy of a narrative about a faithful employee, Delmer Broughton, called “Broughtie,” which appears to have been written by immediate family descendants or relatives. The Ganahls can be traced back to the 1300s in Austria. They owned various enterprises, among them, cotton spinning and milling. Of his 10 children, Johann Ulrich Ganahl (1725-1772) had two sons — Johann and Joseph — who rose to prominence. Joseph’s descendants were those who struck out to America. In 1803, Charles Ganahl’s grandfather, Joseph Ganahl Von Zanzenberg (1754-1833), an Austrian doctor of law and town clerk, received his Patent of Nobility from Holy Roman Emperor Francis II for service during the war with Napoleon. Zanzenberg was a hill in the Tyrol near Dornbirn, Vorarlberg. In 1816, his son, Johann Joseph, came to Augusta, and then Savannah, Ga. for the Ganahl Mills. He opted to drop the noble title and only use Ganahl, as a sign of his democratic beliefs. He married Charlotte Elizabeth Conn of Augusta, and of their nine children, four lived past childhood — John Henry, Charles, Joseph and Frank. Charles received his education in Heidelberg and at the Sorbonne, where he had adopted use of “de” instead of “von” in front of his surname. He stayed active in his profession while in Savannah, sharing a medical practice with a partner, Dr. Wildman, on Indian Street. Charles was a city alderman and served in a military unit. An Internet entry in the Rootsweb section of Ancestry.com recounts a duel between Charles and a Tom Daniell in Savannah. The men knew each other — Charles was captain in the DeKalb Rifles around 1850-52, and Daniell was a lieutenant: “What brought about the trouble between him and Daniell in 1852 is not now ascertainable. ... both were active in the organization of that company but Daniell’s lieutenancy was of brief duration. All that is known of their duel is that two shots were exchanged between them, that neither found its mark, and that then an amicable settlement of their differences was reached.” Five years later, Daniell was not so lucky, and he died in a subsequent duel. In 1854, on a plantation near Tallahassee, Fla., where Jennie’s mother had moved, Charles married Virginia “Jennie” McTaggart Jordan Wright. After a honeymoon in Europe, they settled in Savannah. Four years later, Charles contracted tuberculosis and sought the drier climate of Kerr County. By then, they had their first child, Charlisa, born in 1855. On their honeymoon, they had met a ship’s captain, Edward Higgins, who contacted Charles three years later for a loan to buy a ranch in Texas. Charles gave him the loan in 1858, and this was the beginning of the Higgins or Ganahl Walker Ranch in Bexar County. In 1858, Charles made a trip to the Hill Country, and then came to bring his family. Packing their household goods, which also included 21 slaves (see the story on the Blanks family, West Kerr Current, Sept. 18, 2008), 200 head of cattle, 600 head of sheep, as well as thoroughbred horses and rosewood furniture, they departed from Key West, sailing to Indianola. After their “carettes” (Mexican two-wheel carts) arrived for transport, they eventually arrived in Zanzenberg, their home, and their 4,041 acres of land. Their house was built by Nicholaus Zink out of native cypress. Zanzenberg was the site of Kerr County’s first post office, and Jennie was postmistress. It was also the site of the Ganahl Depot, on the San Antonio-Aransas Pass Railroad, built in 1887, on land Charles donated just northeast of his home. In time, the thoroughbred horses were stolen by Native Americans who found them quite useful. The dangers of these raids were demonstrated to Charlisa by her father, as told in Walker’s book: “For her own safety and to give her vivid proof of what could happen to her, she was taken by her father to see the scalped body of a neighbor who had been killed by Indians. This had the desired effect and made the young lady more careful.” During the Civil War, Charles sided with the Confederates, serving as a delegate from Kerr County at the Secession Convention held in Austin in January, 1861. By 1862, he had joined the Confederate forces, and was Surgeon General for Major General Magruder. After this, he dropped the “de” from his surname, but others continued to use it. Twenty days after the surrender by Robert E. Lee in 1865, Charles signed an oath to continue serving the Confederate States of America. Refusing to sign the Oath of Allegiance required of all Confederates, he moved to Matamoros, Mexico, where he stayed for nearly two years, while Jennie moved to Galveston with Charlisa. In 1859, a son named Charles was born but soon died. A second son Charles F., was born in 1869. Due to his health, Charles returned in early 1879 with household goods from Galveston to Kerr County and resigned from the presidency of the Galveston Medical Association. During 1881-82, Charles practiced in Eagle Pass, but since the practice proved poor, he returned to Kerr County. He became weaker and died in 1882. Central to the story is Delmer Broughton (ca. 1840/45-1919) “Broughtie,” who worked for the Ganahls and had an interesting history of his own. Much later, the family learned he was actually Robert Anderson from Albion, Ind. Army records indicate that he

enlisted as a private in the Union Army in 1863 and was discharged nearly a year later at Vicksburg. He came through Kerr County around 1871, with a man named L.L. Lewis, driving and trading horses and mules. The story goes that Broughtie broke his leg, and sometime after Charles set it, the Ganahls took him in, and Broughtie never left. Had Charles known of Broughtie’s true Yankee background, Tim said, “he would never have taken him in.” However, through it all,

Broughtie proved to be a loyal employee and true friend to the family. In 1874, Charles and Jennie signed a two-year lease of the Arthur Tract to Broughtie. He received the deed to the 320 acres “for past service, in 1897 after Ganahl’s death, for it is doubtful that he made more wages than ‘keep’.” Broughtie was buried in the Walker Lot at Center Point Cemetery. The Broughtie narrative made mention of Charles and Jennie’s children: “The brother of Charlisa, Charles F. born 1869 did very well for himself but did very little for his family before Delmer Broughton died in 1919.” Further, the narrative added, “Broughtie could write, just barely, but it was of interest, to the point, and believable with penetrating observations and

with a feel for the outdoors which encompassed hard work, farming, livestock, dogs and hunting. In essence, though uneducated, he was intelligent and practical.” In 1876, Charlisa married Edwin Anderson Walker of South Carolina, after he moved to Galveston. He was a coal and cotton broker, ship chandler, and partner in a business. The couple wed at Zanzenberg, and although they returned to Galveston, they spent holidays at a ranch they bought at Verde Creek. Their happiness, however, only lasted 12 years. Edwin died in an accident when a pair of mules pulling his hack were panicked by a train, and the driver lost control. Edwin was thrown out, falling on a broken wagon bow. Charlisa was left with three children, Charlotte, Charles G. and George P., and returned to live in Kerr County, while Broughtie helped her run the family ranches. The narrative on Broughtie showed their admiration and respect for him: “Regarding our families, with their men away, sick or dead, Broughtie looked for encroachments, chicanery or stealing and backed away from no one. It is little wonder that his attentions and kindnesses to the Walker children — Lots, Ganahl and George — bound them with a deep affection to him. To the youngest, George, he was nearly a father.” Jennie died in 1895 and was buried with Charles in Center Point Cemetery. Charlisa wrote about her mother: “She was greatly admired for her mind, kind heart, and extraordinary energy, as well as her charming personality.” Meanwhile, Charlisa’s daughter, Charlotte, who lived until 1958, went on to became a silent screen star in Hollywood and on Broadway. She reprised her 1911 stage role of June in “Trail of the Lonesome Pine” later in Cecil B. DeMille’s screen version. Among her other work, she played with Lionel Barrymore in “The School for Scandal” on stage in 1923. Charlotte married Dr. John Haden, but later divorced. Their daughter, Sarah (1899-1981), became a character actress. She appeared in film and television, debuting on screen in Katherine Hepburn’s 1934 film, “Spitfire.” Charlotte lived in a “Pink House” in Center Point, which was the subject of a profile written in 1986 by Mike Bowlin. Built along the Spanish Trail and the Guadalupe River, Bowlin said, “the T-shaped house is thought to have been a stop for the Butterfield Stage Lines that passed though the town.” Her brother, George P. married Charlotte Thornton, and they had two children — Edwin A. Walker and George P., Jr. Charlotte Walker, who currently resides in the Hill Country, is the daughter of George P., Jr. and Helen Griffith. She was born in El Paso, but her parents returned to Center Point in 1944, when she was a child. After graduating with a degree in chemistry, Charlotte worked for Celanese Corporation. She served as queen at the Kerr County Sesquicentennial in 1956, and wore the seed pearl necklace once worn by her great-grandmother, Jennie, at a ball hosted by Mexico’s monarch, Maximilian, that she had attended with Charles. Charlotte married Robert Jennings, who rose to Lt. Col. in the U.S. Army. After living in Colorado, they returned to Kerr County, where they still owned property on the “Arthur Tract.” In his book, Bennett mentioned Edwin’s distinguished military career. Edwin eventually became a major general, and in 1956, was the county’s highest-ranking army officer. Schooled in Center Point, Schreiner Institute and New Mexico Military Institute, Edwin then attended West Point, graduating in 1931. He had a distinguished career in two wars — WWII and in Korea, and Bennett lauded his achievements. As part of the U.S. Service group, he was at Kiska Island, and then led the “Black Devils” (an elite commando unit), who, Bennett said, “wrote history that shall forever be enshrined in the rugged mountain passes at Cassino in Italy.” From there, he led them to Cherbourg in northern France, and then, after serving with Gen. George Patton, his task force (as the 474th Infantry) went on to fight in Norway. King Haakon IV of Norway presented Edwin with the country’s highest military decoration, the Order of St. Olav. Serving nearly two years in Korea with distinction, Edwin was the Second Division’s artillery divisional commander and directed the assault on Heartbreak Ridge in 1951. After returning, Edwin received the Silver and Bronze Stars and the Legion of Merit. Edwin also was a senior advisor to China’s General Chaing Kai-shek, and served as commanding general at the 25th Artillery in Hawaii. During the late 1950s and early 1960s, Edwin became involved in anti-Communist activities, and was later sent to keep the peace during integration in Little Rock, Ark. Edwin lived until 1993, but 30 years earlier, an attempt was made on his life. On April 9, 1963, he was sitting at a desk in his Dallas apartment, when a shot rang out. Luckily, the bullet missed Edwin. The shooter was none other than Communist sympathizer Lee Harvey Oswald, who seven months later was accused of assassinating U.S. President John F. Kennedy at Dealey Plaza in Dallas.

Dr. Charles de Ganahl and his wife, Virginia “Jennie” McTaggart Jordan, moved to Kerr County for health reasons in 1858, and established Zanzenberg, the county’s first post office which was in their home. Charles, whose father came to America from the Austrian Tyrolean region, remained loyal to the Confederacy after the Civil War and moved to Mexico for several years. Many of the slaves they brought from Savannah stayed with the family even after they were freed

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Billy Joe Massey, age 64 of Deer Valley Ranch - Uvalde, Texas passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at Santa Rosa Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. He was born in Uvalde, Texas on June 7, 1948, to Calvin James Massey and Myrtle Juanita Massey. Billy Joe is survived by his brother, James Calvin Massey and wife Sarah of Deer Valley Ranch - Uvalde, Texas; great

aunt, Mildred Massey of Uvalde, Texas; nieces, Shirley Ann, Vanda Lynette, Raychelle Rena, Lisa Leeann, Wanda Ann and husband Angus; nephews, Tony James, Christopher Conway, Tommy Lynn, Edward Allen and wife Jo Frances and numerous cousins. Billy Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin and Myrtle Massey; sisters, Peggy Ann Moreland and Shirley Ruth Kolacek; brother, Jerry Lee Massey, nephews, Eddie Dale, Billy James Lee; nieces, Betty Beth and Latonya K. Graveside service were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 12, 2013, at the Rio Frio Cemetery in Rio Frio, Texas, with Pastor Albert Romo. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net. Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Leakey.

Ashley Ann Torres (July 22, 1985 - April 13, 2013)

· #93 New Listing! Both sides Frio River, 33.37 AC, Lg. 2 BD/2 BA LOG home, fireplace, loft, sleeping porch$525,000· #22 REDUCED! 45+ AC remote, hunter’s cabin, well, power $95,000· #92 New Listing! 59 AC Box Canyon end of road privacy, 2 homes, rock patio, minutes to Leakey $575,000· #88 New Listing! 3/2 home overlooking Frio River, cathedral ceiling, fireplace, 2 Lg. desks, 1.36 AC, in Rental Pool for income potential $399,500· #94 New Listing! 5.98 AC with septic, water, elect., access to spring-fed 50 acre community park for swimming, hiking, fishing $49,500· #38 – 6 AC w/2/2 home with fireplace, joins Lg. ranch $265,000· #33 New Listing! 5.44 AC w/water well, elect., great views $70,000· #77 New Listing! 3 River Access tracts w/3 BD/2 BA home & Frio River Access thru 2 parks $350,000· #52 New Listing! 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· #91 New Listing! 5.23 AC located adjacent Roaring Springs 50 AC spring-fed park, Tract #74. Scenic hillside views $37,000· #87 New Listing! 6.37 AC vacation cabin w/wrap around deck & wonderful views. Enjoy 50 AC spring fed park for swimming, fishing & hiking, gated community $129,000· #85 New Listing 31.72 AC both sides of creek, water well, elect., cabin, minutes to Leakey $325,000· #45 Reduced! Frio Riverfront 2 BD/2 BA Home overhanging Frio River, 2 storage bldg. $349,000· #98 Very Large 3 BD/2 BA Home w/SS appliances, Frio River Access, mult. RV hook-up, 2.1 AC corner tract w/Lg. trees $349,000· #79 – 92.64 AC, Hunter’s Cabin, riverfront, pasture land, water well $333,504· #13 – 3/2 Log Home w/Frio River Access, Frio River Place, 2.9 AC $289,000· #11 Reduced Again! 20.33 AC remote hunting, cabin, elect. close $52,858· #2 Reduced! 7.236 Acres w/access to Leakey Springs Park, Large 3 BD/2.5 BA Home, RV barn/workshop. Now $279,000· #70 – 1.2 AC Frio River Place Restricted Homesite w/Frio River Access thru gated comm.. park, use of RV storage $70’s· #46 13 acres +/- hillside 3/2 home, garage, workshop. Ideal for horses & star gazers $249,900· #68 6.5 AC spring & riverfront, small cottage, barn, root cellar, garden $155,000· #90 3/2 Home Leakey, city water, rental or starter home $53,500· #80 109 AC+/- Ranch for horse enthusiast, 4/3 1⁄2 Home, swim pool, barn $649,000· #61 A rare find 200 AC+/-, 3500’ Creekfront MOL, 4/3 home, barn

w/Liv. Quarters $1,650,000· #9 5.5 AC Garner Park area, well, elect., lg. shop w/living quarters, fenced, easy access $152,000· #71 OWN this 2/2 LOG CABIN w/access to Frio River at Frio Pecan Farm & rent it out. Managed by Frio Pecan Farm Assoc. $175,000· #54, 62, 67, 74 Four Twin Forks lots w/Frio River Access, water hook-up & elect. avail. $33,000 & up· #20, 21, 32 River Oaks, River Access, gated comm.., water & elect. avail. 2 w/owner terms. Starting at $45,000· #4 Frio River Access – Immaculate 2 BD/2 BA Rock Home w/high ceilings, sunroom, fenced yard, walk to Frio River $325,000· #3 – 21+ AC 3/3 custom built home features gourmet kitchen w/granite countertops, living room w/Fireplace, guest house, large metal barn with living quarters $689,000· #106 – Enjoy 3⁄4 mile Frio River Park w/this 2/1 vacation Log Cabin Rio Frio, 2 bunk houses for the grandkids, No HOA $149,900· #18, 35, 57, 82 Valley Vista Community, fantastic view, water, elect. avail., clubhouse, salt water pool, minutes to Concan & Garner Park $41,990 & up· #15 Frio River Access & RV hook-up in park are part of the amenities for this 3 BD/2 BA home on 1 AC w/CA/CH, wood burning fireplace, 2 carport with office room $169,500· #49 – 92.5 AC+/- approx. 1300’ riverfront, vacation cabin w/kitchen, bath, well & elect. Huge oaks & pecan trees $877,610· #30 Commercial Opportunity! Joins Hwy 83 & 1120. Located adj. Stripes Convenience Store. 5+ AC, older home $265,000· #43, 69, 81, 84 Shady Oaks 5+ acres $51,000 & up· #19, 48, 78 – 5+ Acre RIVERFRONT TRACTS N. of Leakey, W. Prong Frio River starting $89,000· #31, 51 ACCESS 3⁄4 mile Frio River Park, Rio Park Estates $50,000 & up· #34 4 BD/2 BA home, 2 lots $128,000· #56 Vacation Home 2 BD, 1 1⁄2 AC overlooking river $147,500· #86 – 229.71 Acres, live water, 3 dwellings, Reagan Wells area $825,808· #37 OPERATING Vinny’s Pizzeria near Leakey ISD & courthouse, Hwy 83, approx. 2000 sq ft rock building $375,000· #42, 83 – 2 Saddle Mountain Creekfront unimproved tracts with water meters starting at $49,500· #63, 64 Shadow Acres 3.58 & 4.5 AC, Hwy 83 front, starting in $40’s· #55 OWNER TERMS Crown Mt., gated community, 22+ AC unimprv. property, water hook-ups, elect. avail. REDUCED to $69,099· #41 Remote 44.97 AC ready to go. 5th wheel w/metal canopy, dam w/sm. Pond $184,900

J. Fort Smith Jr., 80, of Camp Wood, Texas passed from this life to be with his Lord on Friday, April 05, 2013, at Methodist Heart Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. He was born June 28, 1932 in Dallas, Texas to J. Fort Sr. and Helen Bryant Smith. J. Fort was a resident of Camp Wood for 27 years and a member of the Barksdale Baptist Church. He attended Schreiner

Military Institute, was a graduate of Baylor University, served in the United States Air Force and worked his entire career for Otis Engineering. He enjoyed fishing, reading, watching things grow, and looking for arrowheads. He is survived by his four sons, Jay and wife Debbie of Helotes, Texas; Lee and wife Tammy of Roswell, Georgia; Dirk of Hondo, Texas; and Shawn and wife Dawn of Kingwood, Texas. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Christin, Amber, Courtney, Kelly, Jay IV, Charles, Garrison, Melissa; great-grandchildren, Kopen, Hunter, and Micah. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Sandra Charlene Smith; parents, J. Fort Sr. and Helen Smith; and grandson, August James Smith. Pallbearers included Jay Smith, Lee Smith, Shawn Smith, Bill Caudle, Tino Gonzalez, Daryl Henderson, Dan Cox and Doug Helton. Visitation was held Tuesday, April 9, 2013, 5 – 7 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Chapel in Camp Wood, Texas. Funeral service was held Wednesday, April 10, 2013, 3 pm at the Barksdale Baptist Church in Barksdale, Texas. Graveside service was held Thursday, April 11, 2013, 3 pm at the Mexia Cemetery, located at Highway 84/Milam Street, turn North on Kaufman Street, Cemetery located at the end of Road, Mexia, Texas. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Barksdale Baptist Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 217, Barksdale, Texas 78828 or a charity of your choice. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net. Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Camp Wood, Texas.

Billy Joe Massey(June 7, 1948 - April 9, 2013)

J. Fort Smith Jr(June 28, 1932 - April 5, 2013)

Calvin was taken from us much too soon from a short illness on April 15, 2013. He was born December 31, 1940 to Jack and Mabel Fisher in Uvalde, TX. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Barbara; two children, Kim Lee of Ingram and Brad Fisher of Kerrville; two grandchildren, Jessica Lee and Dusty Lee of Ingram; sisters in law, Lucy Wells of Kerrville and Joann Fisher of Leakey; and brother in law, Joe Goad. He was preceded in death by his parents; broth-ers, Harrel and Norris Fisher; sisters, Olene Guinther and Barbara Goad. Calvin was loved and will be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and a

host of friends. Calvin always enjoyed all sports. He liked to talk about his time he played high school football and track at Leakey. He passed on his athletic ability and love to his son and daughter, and later his grandchil-dren, who were the love of his life. He spent many enjoyable hours coach-ing his children and grandchildren in youth sports. He was known to many as Paw Paw. One of his proudest moments was when his son went to state in high jump and his accomplishments in football and basketball. Another joy in his life was the time he spent helping his grandchildren select, train and show their many animals in the stock show. He would get very excited and proud when they won their ribbons and trophies. Calvin owned his Heating & AC business for many years. His son worked alongside him as soon as he was old enough to work. He had many of his customers for years and considered them friends. No matter how busy he was, he always had time to stop and talk with them. He was always eager to help them in any way he could. Calvin treasured the years he spent with his fishing and hunting buddy, James Raymond, the fishing trips he took with Bill Williams, and the bay fishing trips he took with Wesley Jones of Leakey. We would like to thank the dedicated and caring doctors and nurses in the ICU. A very special thanks goes to Dr. Davis and nurse, Cassie, who spent many hours by his side. At Calvin’s request, we will have graveside services at the Leakey Cemetery, Leakey, TX on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 2 PM. Viewing will be Wednesday and Thursday morning at Grimes Funeral Chapels in Kerrville. The family invites you to send condolences at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com by selecting the “Send Condolences” link. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.

Calvin Eugene Fisher(December 31, 1940 - April 15, 2013)

Ashley Ann (Nevarez) Torres, age 27, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, April 13, 2013, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital in Uvalde, Texas. She was born on July 22, 1985, in Uvalde, Texas to Pablo Nevarez, Sr. and Gloria (Baldillez) Nevarez. Ashley is survived by her husband Genaro “Henry” Torres, Sr. of Camp Wood; mother, Gloria Nevarez of Camp Wood; children, Tristan Arispe, Blake Arispe, Genaro Torres, Jr., Eva Ale-

jandra Torres all of Camp Wood; siblings, Cynthia Cox and spouse Dan of Camp Wood, Paul Nevarez, Jr. and spouse Veronica of Richardson, and Billy Nevarez and spouse Kristen of Camp Wood, Frank Karnes and spouse Cherry of Barksdale; father and mother-in-law, Brant and Lupe Hickman of Camp Wood; best friends, Vanessa Galindo and Roseanne Hotard. She is also survived by her uncles, Reynaldo Nevarez, and Ricardo Nevarez both of Burley, Idaho, Cruz Nevarez, Efrain Nevarez, and Raul Nevarez all of Camp Wood; aunts, Eva Falcon and Ruth San Miguel both of Camp Wood; sister-in-law, Alejandra Escamilla and hus-band Daniel of Uvalde, brother-in-law, Robert Torres, Jr. of Brackettville; nieces and nephews, Siera Aguilera, Jordan Aguilera, Jayden Aguilera, Caden Cox, Zoe Cox, Mitchell Cox, Matthew Nevarez, Christian Neva-rez, Dominique Nevarez, Preston Nevarez, Payton Nevarez, Nia Neva-rez, Xzavior Paz, Nadia Aguilera, Trinity Hewett, Noah Hewett, Daniel Escamilla, Jr., John Robert Escamilla, Haylee Karnes, Jaycee Karnes, and Katie Karnes. She was preceded in death by her father, Pablo “Paul” Nevarez, Sr. and father-in-law, Robert M. Torres. Pallbearers include Paul Sifuentes, III, Michael Falcon, James Martinez, Tim Terry, Jesse Rios, Jr., Mathew Nevarez, Jordan Aguilera and Clinton Stotts. Honorary pallbearers include Tristan Arispe, Blake Arispe, Genaro Torres, Jr., and Eva Alejandra Torres. A visitation was held on Tuesday and Wednes-day, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Chapel in Camp Wood, Texas. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 18, 2013, 1 p.m. at the Barksdale Baptist Church in Barksdale, Texas, with Pastor Charlie Baird officiating. Interment followed in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Camp Wood, Texas. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net. Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Camp Wood, Texas

Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Hill Country Herald Page 9

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ARE YOU READY? IT’S

ALMOST THAT TIME

AGAIN!It is almost time for the Camp Wood Public Library Book &

Bake Sale. Howfitting that it will also be held during National Support Your

Library Week.Please mark you calendars for April 20th, starting at 9 A.M.

There will be many wonderful books and delicious goodies on sale, including sausage biscuits for the early birds. Any donations are greatly appreciated. We look again to the community to help us

continue to provide programs that enrich our children’s

world.

I have never felt comfortable doing anything, unless I made every effort to be the best there is at what I was doing. That’s why I have continued to educate myself in every aspect of the real estate business over the last 38 years, and I encourage my associates to do the same. If you have a question about real estate, I expect someone at this company to be able to

answer it. Furthermore, we are “REALTORS”, and we adhere to a stringent code of ethics. There is no substitute for professionalism and honesty.Today, we operate a full service real estate brokerage company that markets all types of property, including residential, commercial, river front and river access building sites, hunting tracts, and ranches. Our listings are placed in the Uvalde, Kerrville, San Antonio, and Del Rio multiple listing services. This places information in the hands of approximately 15,000 real estate practitioners and gains maximum exposure for the properties that we market. No one else in this community can say that. Check out our website at www.suttleandcompany.com .If you have a need for property management, Frio Canyon Rentals is a subsidiary of Suttle and Company. The rental company is presently in its second year of operation and is meeting with great success. The properties that we manage range from long term to nightly rentals, and our inventory of properties that we manage is growing quickly. Our management fees are competitive and the personal service that we render is second to none. Frio Canyon Rentals is a vital part of our organization. If you have a property management need, call Kathy. She will amaze you with her dedicated, personal service.Commercial properties are income producing by nature, and they require a different set of skills on the part of the practitioner in order to best serve the needs of the client, that being you. These type properties are generally bought and sold based upon their income producing ability, and the investor needs to know what the potential rate of return would be on the investment. We can help you price your commercial property and we can assist you with both a before and after tax cash flow analysis, including an internal rate of return. This is the type of information that you need in order to make a decision that makes financial sense. It is true that houses are bought and sold based on emotion, but commercial properties require that the numbers make sense. Let me help you crunch the numbers.If you want professional assistance that places your best interests first, call on us at your convenience. I believe that we are the best there is at what we do. Come see us, or give us a call. You’ll be glad you did. Dub

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SHOWING KIDS HOW TO STAND STRONG FOR GOD!

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Every two years, youth groups from across the state gather in Austin at the state capitol to participate in the legislative process. This year more than 200 youth and adults participated in this collaborative event. Students that contributed during the “Youth in Action Capital Day” shared their ideas and concerns about their communities with

other youth and learned more about advocacy at the state level.Our student leaders participated in the “Child Protection Day” Rally during this year’s event held by the Texas Council of Child Welfare Board. During the rally, speakers addressed these disturbing statistics:In Fiscal Year 2012:

• 241,681 alleged

victims of child abuse • 64,366 confirmed

victims of abuse • 212 children died from

abuse or neglect in our state.

• Total Foster Care Expenditures: $373,644,867

• Total Annual Child Abuse Prevention and Early Intervention

Funding in 2012 is less than $7.5 million

The students and staff were honored to be able to show their support and participate in such a wonderful cause and see the legislative process in action. Pictured are the Ed Brune Charter School High School & Middle School Youth Leadership Boards.

Ed Brune Charter School Youth Leadership Board travels to State Capital for The Youth in Action Program

Page 10 Hill Country Herald Wednesday, April 17, 2013

GRANNY’S KITCHENBack to Basics....Fun Names! by Elaine Padgett Carnegie

7-Up BiscuitsIngredients:

• 2 cups baking mix (Jiffy or Bisquick) • 1/2 cup sour cream • 1/2 cup 7-Up soda (any clear carbonated

drink will work) • 1/4 cup melted butter

Directions:Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Cut the sour cream into your biscuit mix. “Cutting in” is simply incorporating your sour cream, butter or shortening into your dry baking mix without using a mixer. You can use a fork, knife, pastry cutter or the tools God gave you, your fingers. You just want to make sure that each portion of your {wet} ingredient gets coated with the dry mix.

Stir in 1/2 cup 7 Up. The dough will be very soft, don’t worry. Sprinkle additional baking mix on to your counter, about a 1/2 cup seems to work just fine. Knead and fold dough until coated with your baking mix. Pat dough out, (no rolling pin

needed) and cut biscuits using a round biscuit/cookie cutter. Don’t have one, no problem, you can certainly use a glass or empty soup can to cut out your biscuits. Where there’s a will, there’s a way! Improvising is fine.

Melt butter in a 9 inch square pan. I stick my pan and butter in the oven for a few minutes. Just a few though, the butter will burn, so watch it.

Place cut biscuits on top of melted butter and bake for 12-15 minutes or until brown.

Dr. Pepper CakeIngredients:

• 1 cup butter • 1 cup Dr. Pepper cola • 2 eggs • 1/2 cup buttermilk • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1 teaspoon vanilla • 4 tablespoons cocoa • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon • 2 cups flour • 2 cups sugar

ICING• 1/4 cup butter • 3 tablespoons cocoa • chopped nuts • 1/4 cup Dr. Pepper cola • 1 box powdered sugar

Directions:Heat 1 Cup of butter and Dr Pepper. Add the cocoa, cinnamon, flour and sugar to the butter mixture. Mix the eggs, buttermilk, soda and vanilla and add to the rest of the mixture. Pour into prepared 8 or 9 inch pans. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees. DR PEPPER ICING Heat butter, Dr Pepper and cocoa stirring until well blended. Stir in remaining ingredients. Frost cake

TRISCUIT Bruschetta Prep: 20 min Total: 28 min1 cup chopped plum tomatoes 1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese 1/4 cup chopped green onions 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley 1/2 tsp. chopped garlic 36 TRISCUIT Crackers Mix tomatoes, cheeses, green onions, parsley and garlic in bowl. Spoon 2 tsp. tomato mixture on each wafer cracker. Place on cookie sheet.Bake at 400°F for 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese melts. Serve hot.Makes 3 dozen appetizers Great Substitute: Substitute chopped fresh basil for parsley.

Butter-Rum Pound Cake 1 package Betty Crocker SuperMoist butter recipe yellow cake mix1 package (4-serving size) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix 1 cup water 1/2 cup butter, margarine or spread,* softened4 eggs 2 teaspoons rum extract1/2 cup Betty Crocker Rich & Creamy vanilla ready-to-spread frosting1/2 teaspoon rum extract 1/4 cup chopped pecans Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and flour 12-cup bundt cake pan or 10x4-inch angel food cake pan (tube pan). Beat dry cake mix, dry pudding mix, water, butter, eggs and 2 teaspoons rum extract in large bowl on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Pour into pan.

Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 30 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely, about 2 hours.Place frosting in small microwavable bowl. Microwave uncovered on Medium (50%) 15 seconds. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon rum extract. Spread over top of cake, allowing some to drizzle down side. Sprinkle pecans over top of cake. Store loosely covered. *If using spread, use only stick that has more than 50% vegetable oil. Makes 16 servings

Butterfinger Cookies Ingredients:1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened (we recommend LAND O LAKES® Butter)1 large egg1 cup (about three 2.1-ounce bars) coarsely chopped NESTLÉ® BUTTERFINGER® Candy Bars PREHEAT oven to 375°F.COMBINE flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat sugar and butter in large mixer bowl until creamy. Beat in egg; gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in Butterfinger pieces. Drop by slightly rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets. BAKE for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.Makes about 2 1/2 dozen cookies

5 Minute Candy Bar Pie Just think of all the variations you can try with this!Ingredients:1-1/4 cups cold milk2 pkg. (4-serving size each) JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding & Pie Filling1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided4 chocolate candy bars (about 1.5 oz. each), cut into 1/4-inch pieces, divided1 OREO Pie Crust (6 oz.)POUR milk into large bowl. Add pudding mixes. Beat with wire whisk 2 minutes or until well blended. (Mixture will be thick.) Gently stir in 1/2 of the whipped topping. RESERVE 1/4 cup of the candy bar pieces; stir remaining pieces into pudding mixture. Spoon into crust.SPREAD remaining whipped topping over pudding mixture; sprinkle with reserved candy pieces. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. Store leftover pie in refrigerator.Makes 8 servings Creamy Candy Bar Pie: Prepare as directed, increasing milk to 2 cups.

Fantasy Freeze Pie Ingredients:1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened1 jar (7 oz.) JET-PUFFED Marshmallow Creme 1 cup lime, orange or raspberry sherbet, softened2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping 1 OREO Pie Crust (6 oz.) Mix cream cheese and marshmallow creme with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add sherbet; mix well. Gently stir in whipped topping.Pour into crust. Freeze until firm. Garnish with additional whipped topping and berries, if desired. Makes 6 to 8 servings

Marble Squares 1/2 cup Parkay Margarine3/4 cup water1 1/2 1-ounce squares unsweetened chocolate2 cups flour2 cups sugar1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt

Combine margarine, water and chocolate in saucepan. Bring to boil. Remove from heat. Stir in combined flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Add eggs and sour cream. Mix well. Pour into greased and floured 15x10x1-inch jelly roll pan.Combine cream cheese and sugar, mixing until well blended. Blend in egg. Spoon over chocolate batter. Cut through batter with knife several times for marble effect. Sprinkle with chocolate pieces. Bake at 375 F for 25 to 30 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Makes approximately 2 dozen

2 eggs, beaten1/2 cup sour cream1 8-ounce package Philadelphia Brand Cream Cheese, softened1/3 cup sugar1 egg1 6-ounce package semi-sweet chocolate pieces

1. Host regular parties or get togethers at your home. The more you host, the more practice you get and the easier each event becomes.2. Clean the house (not perfectly, mind you, but clean enough to make your home pleasant to be in). If you keep up with general housework, getting ready for a party isn’t that big of a deal.3. Collect or create reusable pieces for serving and decor, rather than using cheap themed decorations or disposable paper products.I don’t have room to store a lot of excess decor or dishes that are only used for entertaining, and I don’t like to buy cheap decorations or disposable stuff if I can avoid it! Collecting items that can serve multiple purposes is the way to go!4. Plan ahead to include a few festive touches like a handmade reusable cloth banner or fresh flowers and plants to make the event feel special. 5. Reduce party day stress! If you love to cook and bake, prepare food the day before if possible to cut down on stress from the last minute mess. If you don’t love to cook and bake or just don’t have time, find a local source for good party food! In our area Costco always has delicious and attractive food that is perfect for parties.

6. For simplicity and flexibility for you and your guests, plan a simple buffet style event rather than a formal sit down dinner. A serve yourself style buffet provides guests options to accomodate various dietary needs and restrictions, as well as takes away the stress of unexpected meal fails or wondering how many people will show up for dinner.7. It is fun to set up a separate drink station (and a dessert station!) with an ice bucket and a couple of choices of beverages. Include tags and pens so guests can label their own drink glasses!8. Serve food on a variety of pretty plates, bowls and cake stands. They don’t have to all match, most of my dishes are a mixture of whites or colors and patterns that mix and match! A variety of plate sizes is fine too, some people prefer smaller plates and some people like the big ones so options are fun! Cake plates add height and importance to ordinary food items.9. Think through serving table traffic flow and possible bottlenecks if you are going to serve a larger group. I like to remove chairs to open up traffic flow around the table and then set up the chairs in other rooms for extra seating and to create conversation areas.10. Provide a convenient but reasonably attractive place for guests to dispose of trash.

A Spring Party {10 Simple Tips for Hosting Festive Parties}

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FRIO CANYON RAIN REPORTWEEKLY RAIN TOTALS BROUGHT TO YOU BY

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(Uvalde, TX), April 15, 2013 — Uvalde-Kinney-Maverick-Real Counties Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director, Nancy Condit announced her support for Earth Day. Climate change can seem like a remote problem, but in fact it impacts real people, animals, and their environments. These “Faces of Climate Change” are multiplying every day. Fortunately, we can do something about it. Every year on April 22, more than one billion people take part in Earth Day. Across the globe, individuals, communities, organizations, and governments acknowledge the amazing planet we call home and take action to protect it. The Farm Service

Agency supports the effort to preserve our life sustaining climate. Texas Farm Service Agency encourages everyone do

his or her part to reverse the problems of polution. The entrepreneurs who see opportunity in creating the new green economy, the designers of clean technology for the future, and the ordinary people who commit to living sustainably; are all helping preserve our environment. Together we can find solutions and demonstrate the collective power of individuals taking action across the world. In doing so, we strive to inspire others with our efforts to fight climate change and preserve our fagile ecosystems. For more information about the Earth Day initiative, visit: www.earthday.org

The Utopia Lions Club held its monthly meeting at 7PM at Utopia Senior Citizens on April 11, 2013. Following a delicious meal of King Ranch Chicken and all the trimmings hosted by Sid and Jacque Chaney, Lee and Mary Baron, and Jody Rutherford, President Rod Chalmers called the meeting to order. Lion Bill Cockerill introduced the speaker for the evening. Debbie Anderson, Member Services Supervisor of Bandera Electric Co-op, gave a very timely report on ways to save energy, reduce our electric bills, and the challenges facing BEC. Surprisingly, the biggest users of electricity in homes are heating and air conditioning which consume about 45% - 50% of the monthly electric bill

followed by water heaters which account for about 15%. She also recommended extra insulation and caulking windows. The big item of discussion was the Utopia Community Auction

Saturday, April 13. The Auction this year is the “maiden voyage” shared by Utopia EMS, Utopia Fire and Rescue, and Utopia Lions Club. A Mop and Broom Sale, consisting of quality blind-made items, will be held on Thursday, May 16, at the First State Bank of Uvalde, Utopia Branch parking lot. Advance order forms are available from any Lions Club member as well as at some of the businesses

in town. Lion Inez Smith announced that the highway cleanup will be on Monday, April 22. According to Lion Marilyn Chalmers, seven

seniors have applied for the Utopia Lions Club scholarship. Interviews are scheduled for Monday, April 29.Nomination Committee Chairman Lion Lee Wiliford presented the slate of officers for the 2013-2014 year. The Club voted in the following officers for next year: President – Bill Cockerill; 1st VP – Lee Wiliford; 2nd VP – John Davis; Past President – Rod Chalmers; Secretary – Jean Findling; Treasurer – Inez Smith; Lion Tamer – Jesse Pfieffer; Tail Twister – Dave Kjar; Membership – Carla Hamed; 1-year Directors – Cindy Cockerill and Gary Hughes; 2-year Directors – Dick Freeman and Susan Merrifield; PR Director – Marilyn Chalmers; Parliamentarian – Gay Zunker; District Representative – Kelly Longbotham; and Auction 2014 Chair – Susan Merrifield. The next meeting will be on May 9, 2013, at 7pm at the Senior Citizens Center.

Member Services Supervisor, Debbie Anderson, of Bandera Electric Co-Op, presents a program on ways to save energy and reduce electric bills to Utopia Lions Club.

The Utopia Lions Club submitted by Marilyn Chalmers

Earth Day 2013: The Face of Climate Change

If I were to answer that question as a mother and grandmother...it would mean something like automatically knowing which flavor cake to cook on a birthday or auto-matically knowing that there has to be two bowls of potato salad...one with onions and one without. If the blood curdling scream is a pirates cry, toddler rage or something to run for... Today though, more and more families are growing apart. Some mothers cannot tell

you about that scream...much less a grandmother. What has slowly descended upon the American family is like an invisible disease eating at the very fabric which holds this nation together. Families do argue. Families have baggage. Families also have affection—for spouses, parents, siblings, cousins, aunts and uncles, grandparents, and grandchildren. They listen to elders while reaching out to new generations. They stand

up for weaker siblings. They embrace forgotten or unknown branches and welcome far-flung relatives back home. The American Academy of Pediatrics(AAP) notes that many modern families do not meet the definition of the nuclear family, which has a mother, father and children. Families can have countless variables that affect the stabil-ity of a family, such as financial concerns, illness, death, divorce or substance abuse. Any one

factor can adversely affect the relationships and dynamics within a family. The AAP notes that periods of instability and crisis can often occur, and an important measurement of a family’s overall functioning is how families adapt to change and crisis. While parents have a primary role in the formation of a child’s values and behaviors, many fac-tors outside the family and the child’s own personality can affect the child’s development.

High functioning families can experience difficulties with a child’s behavior, while at the same time, families with poor dynamics can raise children who adjust quite well. Family therapy often focuses on improved communication and gradual change of unhealthy or maladaptive dynamics, such as violence or substance abuse. One thing is certain...so many families are in crisis today and so many people find it so easy to turn and walk away to

pursue their own lives rather than put out a helping hand to that spouse or child. Still there are those large loving, happy families and those small close knit units thatstill take the time and trouble to make it work! With all of its frustrations and comedy tears and rewards...it is trying but I cannot think of any greater calling. I like the quote by Mark Twain...My mother had a great deal of trouble with me, but I think she enjoyed it.

WHAT IS A FAMILY? By Elaine Padgett Carnegie

Pictured LtoR: Bianca Kunkel- Tri-County CASA Volunteer Coordinator, Rodger Clark-Executive Director, Real County Judge Garry Merritt and Katie Dillon-Program Specialist Forensic interview

Real County Judge signs Child Abuse Proclamation By Julie Becker

In a show of unity, Real County Judge Garry Merritt along with several representatives from the Bluebonnet Children’s Advocacy Center signed a proclamation recognizing April as Child Abuse Awareness Month. Organized in 2001, Bluebonnet is a nonprofit agency that houses the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) programs. Together these programs work to protect and enhance the quality of life for abused and neglected children in Medina, Real, and Uvalde Counties. The only agency of its kind in the counties, Bluebonnet Children’s Advo-cacy Center provides a safe, child-friendly environment where law enforcement, child protective services, prosecution, and mental health professionals can share information and develop effective, coordinated strategies sensitive to the needs of each unique child.

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FRIO CANYON COMMUNITY APPRECIATION BANQUET 2013 by Julie Becker

Saturday April 13th the Frio Canyon recognized the vol-unteers that keep our organizations going. Sponsored by the Frio Canyon Chamber of Commerce the event was held at the Alto Frio Baptist Encampment. This year’s banquet was dedicated to the memory of Katherine (Kitty Harrison, David Hassell and Elizabeth (Tinkum) Sansom. The ban-quet carried a Centennial theme with wonderful decora-tions. The Miss Frio River contest is always a hit and this year was no different. The judges for the evening were Janet Foley, from the First State Bank of Uvalde, Johnny Seibert from the Frio Pecan Farm, and Krista Shepard from Backwuds Barbee. Candidates were Johana Carrizales, Jacy Gray and Hailey Hart. Escorts for the girls were Rus-sell Glass, Jerry Blalock and Glenn Bradley. Real County Judge Garry Merritt welcomed everyone and Pastor Doug Smith led the invocation. Guests were treated with a tasty meal of chicken piccata. First up for the evening was reign-ing Miss Frio River, Clair Glass to present the winner of the Janie Johnson Memorial Scholarship. This year’s recipi-ent is Olivia Martinez. There were nine organizations that presented awards this year. The American Legion, Miles-James Post 489 presented Steve Gray with EMS person of the year, Jeff Kruger with Firefighter of the year, Daniel J. Kindred with law enforcement officer of the year and Hazel Pendley was presented a Certificate of Appreciation. Connie Kester was named Volunteer of the Year by the Big Springs Youth Ranch Auxiliary. The Friends of the Real County Public Library named Carol Adams as their Vol-unteer of the Year. Dianne Rogers presented all of the Frio Canyon EMS volunteers with year pins. Sandra Hodge, President of the Frio Canyon Garden Club presented Tommy Porter with their Volunteer of the Year award. Fred McNiel, President of the Leakey Lions Club announced the winners of the scholarship awards from the District Con-vention (see story front page). The Leakey Lodge No. 622 presented the Community Builder award to Hazel Pendley. The Leakey Volunteer Fire Department named Chip Daven-port as Firefighter of the Year. The Frio Canyon Chamber of Commerce presented Russell Glass with their Distin-guished Service Award and the employees of the First State Bank of Uvalde, Frio Canyon Branch as Employees of the Year, accepting the award were Jamie Dunlap, Anne Guinn and Jeanie Boatright. Roland “Tooter” Trees presented Business Person of the Year to local realtor Dub Suttle and the coveted Citizen of the Year went to Joyce and Butch Weston. Joyce and Butch own the Camp Live Oak cabins and are very active in the community and the chamber. The crowning of the new Miss Frio River completed the evening with Jacy Gray taking home the crown and Hailey Hart representing the Frio Canyon as Princess. Chamber President Kathy Hobbs gave a much deserved round of applause to Betty Jo Bates for her dedication to the banquet and the community. Thanks to all of the volunteers in our community that make each of the organizations function, without you it would not be possible. I wish I had room for all 127 pictures I took but alas the paper is not that big, so I have put as many as I could in this edition and you can view the others on the HCH facebook page.