July 10 2013

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WHERE IN THE WORLD DID YOU WEAR YOUR REAL COUNTY

CENTENNIAL T-SHIRT? by Julie Becker

Real County Judge Garry Merritt is pictured with the Duke (aka Blake Lundscher) before the 2013 July Jubilee parade started. What a great time!! If you are planning a trip pick up your T-shirt before you leave! Get yours for only $15 each, we have all sizes. Contact Willis Springfield at 830-232-5783 or come by the Hill Country Herald shop to get yours today. They also have coffee mugs, note cards and Christmas ornaments. Be sure to send in your picture to the Hill Country Herald! Have Fun out there and SPREAD THE WORD!

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Real County

Centennial5K Fun Run/

Walk

L to R: Jasmine Ogburn, Janine Ogburn, Bill Dillard , Jeanie Boatright, Blake Lundscher (A.K.A. The Duke) Annie Guinn, and Josh Haby. We had a great time at the Real County Centennial Parade and plan to do it again in 100 years.

WOW! What a Weekend! by Julie Becker

A scam that first made its way to Bandera Electric in 2009, and has been affecting nearby cooperatives ever since, has again surfaced in the BEC service area. Scammers trick consumers into making payments with credit cards and prepaid money cards, such as MoneyPak cards that can be bought at Wal-Mart, Walgreens and CVS/pharmacy. The most recent known fraudulent account in the BEC service area occurred July 5th, 2013, in which the

individuals (member was called twice, by two separate people) called a BEC member and told the member that if immediate payment was not received, their power would be disconnected. The scammer in this instance used a 254 area code, however, according to other cooperatives scammers have used out of state area codes and other Texas area codes, particularly 512. Bandera Electric encourages our members to be aware of their due dates and possible

delinquency. Being mindful of your account information can help to protect you from scammers. Also, BEC does provide courtesy calls to notify members of delinquencies, in such case, you will receive an automated call with an option to make payment. If you receive a call and it seems suspicious, do not make a payment; call Bandera Electric and ask about your account status.

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BEC Again Targeted by Fraudulent Calls submitted by Brianna Goodloe

REAL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ACCEPT COUNTY EXTENSION AGENTS RESIGNATION by Julie Becker

Nueces Canyon CISD has started an official Facebook page. The page has been established in an effort to make sure parents, community members, and students are aware of activities happening within Nueces Canyon CISD. The page will be updated often with school activities.

Look up Nueces Canyon CISD on Facebook or go tohttps://www.facebook.com/NuecesCanyonCISD and follow the exciting things that happen at NCCISD!

Nueces Canyon CISD Launches a Facebook Page by Tena Taylor

Devil’s Sinkhole Society volunteers put in a lot of work taking care of part of the big Fourth of July crowds. The Batbus hauled at least 25 guests each night out to the Devil’s Sinkhole National Natural Landmark every night but one. On Saturday, July 6, 58 guests enjoyed the big cave and the amazing bat tornado.President (and manager) Kay LaRue put in a 14-hour day on July 6 and volunteers Andrew and Emma Barnebey, Kit Ramzinski, Barbara Hocutt, Dennis Piper, Joe Rendon, Mary and Richard Simone, and Tooter Smith helped with the multiple activites of the day. With ice donated by the great folks at Ben and Company, Barbara, Dennis, Kay, Kit, and Tooter ran a snow cone stand for

the very well-attended parade. Tooter, vice president of the Society, returned in the evening to open the snow cone stand for the huge bat tour that night.Andrew and Emma Barnebey helped in the Visitors Center during the parade. At ten, Andrew took a group of five out for a combination day tour and nature walk.The evening bat tour was one of the Society’s biggest of the year so far. Andrew, Dennis, and Kay were the guides. Mary and Kay ran the cash registers. Richard drove the Batbus. Tooter made snow cones. Busy, busy. Plus lots of bats!To schedule a tour of the Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area, call 830-683-2287 or e-mail [email protected]. All tours begin at the Rocksprings Visitors Center on the Rocksprings town square.

DEVIL’S SINKHOLE HAS BUSY WEEKEND

Congratulations to Daisy Dawn Perez Salazar who is graduating tomorrow at Fort Leonardwood, Missouri as a new military police officer. Daisy is the daughter of Johnny and Dora Salazar. She graduated from Uvalde High School in May of 2010.

New Military Police by Billie Franklin

The Nueces Canyon Chamber of Commerce proudly announces Sammie and Evelyn Ives as the 52nd Annual Old Settler’s Reunion Royalty. Both have been residents of the Nueces Canyon most of their lives. Evelyn was born in Camp Wood in 1946 to Dimple Routh and Noah Dalton. After leaving the 2nd grade, the family moved to California and she returned to the Nueces Canyon in the 8th grade. She has been in the nursing field for over 30 years, starting out as an LVN after graduating from Southwest Texas Junior College in Uvalde and then gaining her Registered Nurses license from Howard College in Big Springs. Sammie was born in Rocksprings in 1943 to

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Old Settler’s Royalty Named

Real County Commissioners held their regular monthly meeting on Monday July 8, 2013. Commissioners

accepted the resigna-tion of County Exten-sion Agent Travis Helm. Helm has been the county extension agent for two years. He listed the accomplishments of the time frame he was in Real County and thanked the Commissioners for the assistance.In other business Com-

missioners approved adver-tising for construction bids for the Oakmont/Saddle

Mountain water project. Real County Judge Garry Merritt advised the court the cost of the test well is not going to be paid out from grant funds until the testing comes back with an all clear for good water.Commissioners appointed Donna Brice, Real County Tax Assessor/Collector to calculate the 2013 tax rate and approved the delinquent tax roll.

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Holekamps’ Dream of a Better Life Eventually Realized

Well the once in a lifetime, Real County Centennial July Jubilee was everything we all hoped it would be!! Starting Friday night at the street dance, no wait, start-ing Tuesday afternoon, the City of Leakey and the Frio

Canyon was hopping. Friday night and Saturday night saw packed crowds at the street dance. Saturday morning was what some are calling the largest crowd ever for the July Jubilee parade and the arts and crafts booths on

the square were packed. The rodeo had record crowds as well. I will have a full report of the ins and outs and the rest of the winners of the parade divisions next week, but for now enjoy more pictures on page 13.

1ST PLACE WINNER COMMERCIAL DIVISION

photo submitted by Bill Dillard

Texas Sales Tax

Holiday is Aug. 9 to 11

FROM THE MOUTHS OF BABES

A Pastor’s

“Iron Man 3”

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Karen Harris announced her candidacy to seek the Republican nomination for Texas House District 53. She has served Texas as a board member of the Texas Federation of Republican Women, a radiologic technologist, small business owner and a strong advocate for conservative issues on state and local levels.Karen stated, “My responsibility as a Representative will be to vote the values and concerns of the residents of District 53. As State Representative for this District I will work tirelessly to make government accountable, fiscally responsible and morally strong. These issues will directly influence whether Texas thrives or declines in the coming years. I want to make Texas strong by prioritizing spending and strengthening our family values.”Conservatives across the district voiced their support of Karen’s candidacy.Kim Hesley, former Chairman, Bandera County Republican Party and Former SREC committee woman for SD19 said, “I’ve known Karen Harris for almost 10 years. She is articulate, poised and smart. Karen has the character and fortitude for the campaign and the job. That is why I

endorse her for State Representative of District 53.”Randy Simmons, a leader in Kerville and state director for The Oak Initiative offered his encouragement saying, “Karen has shown herself to be a woman of conviction. I am grateful for her servant heart and willingness to stand up and run for public office.” Lila Ward, Former Bandera County Republican Party Chairman and current Bandera County Precinct Chair offered her support saying “I know Karen as a strong dedicated

leader in our community and I know with her determination she will represent our district well in Austin. She is truly an inspiration to those who have worked with her.”Dr. Andre Alexander Kulisz from Lakehills supported Karen saying, “I know Karen Harris to be a person of virtues and abilities that uniquely qualify her for this public office. She is a great unifier,organizer, persuasive speaker, person of principles and morals consistent with the character and views of American founding fathers. It is both a privilege and pleasure to endorse Karen

Harris for House District 53. Karen Harris was appointed by Governor Rick Perry to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission Council in 2011 and the advisory committee to the Texas Education Association for Academic Achievement Distinction in 2012. She served with the AADDC for one year and after two years on the HHSC Council resigned on June 15th to run for office. More information regarding Karen can be found at http://karrenharris.org/.

Leslie Kramer, finance and administration manager said, “If you receive a call from someone claiming to be a BEC representative, gather as much information as possible from the caller. We are working with local law enforcement agencies and any information you can provide, may help

us stop the fraudulent activities that are occurring across Central Texas.” Please call BEC or your local law enforcement agency if you are contacted by a fraudulent person or agency. BEC representatives are available at 866-226-3372 between 8 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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KAREN HARRIS ANNOUNCES BID FOR HOUSE DISTRICT 53

Gov. Rick Perry formally appealed President Barack Obama’s decision to deny a major disaster declaration that would have provided additional federal assistance to the people of West as the community

continues to recover from April’s deadly fertilizer plant explosion.“The scope of damage caused by April’s explosion has devastated this small community, and further inaction

by the Obama Administration to deny additional federal aid is simply unacceptable,” Gov. Perry said. “On behalf of the people of West and McLennan County, I am appealing the president’s decision in order to

get this community assistance they qualify for, deserve and need to get back on their feet and on the road to recovery.”The governor’s appeal letter reiterates the state’s previous requests for Public Assistance

(Categories A-G) and additional Individual Assistance, including crisis counseling, disaster unemployment assistance, disaster legal assistance, disaster case management and hazard mitigation support. The state

was notified by FEMA in May that these previous requests had been denied despite meeting the thresholds to qualify for federal disaster assistance.

Perry Appeals President’s Denial of Major Disaster Declaration for West Explosion

Nomie Creech and Bill Ives. He began school in Camp Wood, returning to Rocksprings only for a short while before returning to the Canyon. He worked at LTV AeroSpace and then in Uvalde for his brother, Bobby Ives, before enjoying retirement. Sammie and Evelyn married October 19, 1963. They will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary this year. They have two daughters, Kim and Samantha Ives; four grandchildren: Karen Williams, Daniel Duff and wife, Jennifer,

Robert Williams, Sammie Duff and one great granddaughter, Mia Martinez. Both are members of the Baptist Church. Both have been active in their community from the Nueces Canyon EMS to School District for their daughters and grandchildren. Sammie currently serves as a City Councilman for the City of Camp Wood.They enjoy spending a lot of time with family and friends and enjoy living in the Nueces Canyon.

Old Settler’s Royalty Namedcontinued from front page Commissioners also approved the

Real County Appraisal District 2013-2014 Budget. Merritt and the Commissioners complimented the format of the budget.Merritt reviewed the last of the renovations to be completed in the Appraisal District offices. He said they will start the renovations, that include some demolition of tem-porary walls, new carpet and new paint, at the end of July.Obamacare was once again a part of the Commissioner’s agenda, Com-missioners amended the County Personnel Policy handbook regard-ing employee status to make a part time employee status 29 hours per week. Commissioner Joe Connell

asked the court if that would affect any current employees. Merritt said yes, several employees of the Nutri-tion Center would be affected. Commissioners took no action on a burn ban. (NO BURN BAN) Com-missioner Bryan Shackelford dis-cussed Camino Bajo Road and some issues with maintenance. Merritt and Shackelford also advised the court they discussed with the City of Leakey mayor Harry Schneemann the possibility of using the well the city drilled last year for road construction. The city was unable to use the water in the city water system because of the high content of iron. Merritt said it only makes sense to use the bad water to work

on the roads and save the spring water. Commissioner Manuel Rubio also added he would like to look into an issue he has raised before, the use of the Wells well on RR 337 West on the top of the mountain, for the same purpose, road construction, fire department usage, etc.Commissioners discussed the Stand-ley lawsuit, Merritt advised the court a possible resolution has been submitted but to date no reply has been received. Real County Attor-ney, Bobby Jack Rushing advised the court the other suit pending in regard to enforcement of the county subdivision rules is waiting on a survey. With no further action court was adjourned.

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Wednesday, July 10, 2013 Hill Country Herald

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.

June 30 - July 6, 2013

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALSCity of Leakey Mayor: Harry Schneemann

Secretary: Dee Dee Wally Office: 830-232-6757 Fax: 830-232-6775

Councilmen: Ken Auld • Hugh Buchanan • Carl Jensen • Jesus Rubio • Bob Bowers

Leakey Volunteer Fire Dept.830-232-4005 Frio Canyon EMS, Inc.830-232-5299 City of Camp Wood Mayor: Ben Cox

Office: 830-597-2265 Fax: 830-597-5365 email:[email protected]

Aldermen: Curtis Wilson • Brant Hickman • Sammie Ives

•Jesse Chavez • Josh CoxVolunteer Fire Dept:830-597-6100

Camp Wood Library: 830-597-3208 Nueces Canyon EMS: 830-597-4200

City of Sabinal Mayor: Louis LanderosSecretary: Betty Jo Harris

Office: 830-988-2218 Councilmembers: Nancy Alvarado, Chuck Van Pelt, Alma Martinez,

Linda Musquiz, Eloisa Munoz and Mike NucklesSabinal Library 830-988-2911

Sabinal Municipal Judge: Anita Herndon 830-988-2630

Real County County Judge, Garry Merritt 830-232-5304

Real County Attorney, Bobby Jack Rushing 830-232-6461

County/District Clerk, Bella Rubio 830-232-5202 Justice of the Peace Dianne Rogers: 830-232-6630

Justice of the Peace Chris Lacey: 830-597-6129 Sheriff, James Earl Brice 830-232-5201

Tax Assessor-Collector Donna Brice: 830-232-6210 Treasurer, Mairi Gray 830-232-6627

Chief Appraiser Kelley Shults 830-232-6248 Real County Public Library 830-232-5199Camp Wood Public Library 830-597-3208

Real County Commissioners:Precinct #1: Manuel Rubio Pct.#2: Bryan Shackelford

Pct. #3:Gene Buckner Pct.#4: Joe W. Connell, Sr. Real Edwards Conservation & Reclamation District

PO Box 807 . Camp Wood, Texas 78833(830) 597-3322 office Fax (830) 597-3320

[email protected] email Roland Trees, Board President

Joel Pigg, General Manager

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Billie Franklin, Sabinal CorrespondentContributing Writers:

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Katie BurkhartIrene Van Winkle

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Real County Sheriff’s OfficeWeekly Dispatch Report June 30, - July 6, 2013

PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE & HOME INSPECTION SERVICE

TOM CALDWELLProfessional Inspector

License #9190

[email protected] 210.844.2602

P.O. Box 185 Leakey, Texas 78873

TEXAS RANCHEROSMINI STORAGE

5X10, 10X20, 10X30 UNITS -

RENTAL PRICES FROM

$30 PER MONTH

Office Location: 171 E. Main, Leakey, TexasOffice Hours: 9 am to 3 pm, Tues., Wed., Thurs.

830-232-5656 830-232-5290

NEW INSULATED UNITS

Bryan ShackelfordGeneral Contractor

Treespraying for ball moss

FIREWOOD/ DAY HUNTING SERVICES

830.591.4734(CELL)

FRIO CANYON EMS IS IN DESPERATE NEED OF DRIVERS AND MEDICS

If you are interested please contact Diane at

830-232-5299

Rio Brewster Waste Management

Owners

Larry & Patricia Chisum

P.O. Box 868

Leakey, Tx 78873

Let us take out the trash for you No more remembering to put the trash out

on trash day, just put it in the dumpster.

830-232-6727

LEAKEY ISDNOTICE OF INTENT TO HIRE

DATE: May 16, 2013POSITION: CAFETERIA WORKER

CAFETERIA SUBSTITUTESMAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Preparation of breakfast and lunch meals.Cleaning of the cafeteria kitchen and lunch room area.

Maintaining food preparation information.Ordering and storage of food preparation items.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Lifting – 15 to 45 pounds

Carrying – 15 to 45 poundsStanding except during lunch and scheduled work breaks

Please contact Mr. Don Ferguson, at 830-232-5595 for further information regarding this position.

The Leakey ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, sex, age, national

origin, disability, military status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each

applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities

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Real County Centennial 5K Fun Run/WalkKids Courthouse Dash

Saturday August 31, 2013 @ 8:00 amRace Information:

5K Run/Walk- $25.00Kids Courthouse Dash- $10.00

NOTE: KIDS 9 an older can participate in 5K if parent thinks child is capable. Kids 8 and younger can participate in Courthouse Dash. 5k will run first and then Kids Dash. All proceeds will benefit Leakey & Nueces Canyon Athletics

Awards will be given to Top Female and Top Male Registration Packet Pick-up Information:

Registration Form can be printed online.Mail or register online (www.realcounty1913.com). Send

in registration form along with your check or cash to:Real County Centennial

Willis Springfield Attn: Fun Run 5k Walk/Run

P.O. Box 96Rio Frio, TX 78879

You can also register day before event from 5:30-7:30pm or morning of event at 6:00-7:30am.

Packet Pick-up Information: Bags will be available for pickup at Real County

Courthouse Square from 5:30-7:30pm August 30th or 6:00-7:30am the day of the event.

Each participant will receive a bag containing race number and some goodies.

Water and snack will be provided on the day of the event.Course Description: 5K:

Runners and walkers will start and finish at the Real County Courthouse. Runners will head South on

Evergreen St. and turn left (East) on FM 337 until you reach turn around point and then follow same course back

to the courthouse.There will be two water stops at approximately

mile 1 and mile 2.

FALCON, MATTHEW E, 21 W/M, CAMP WOOD, TEXAS, A/O CARR VIOLATION OF PROBATION - POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA LESS THAN 2 OZ., $2,000 SURETY;LEWIS, KENNETH WILLIAM, 29 W/M, LEAKEY, TEXAS, A/O GASS, FALSE REPORT TO POLICE OFFICER, $4,000 SURETY; BREZINSKI, ANDREW LEE, 40 W/M, CLAREMORE, OK, A/O GASS, ASSAULT FAMILY VIOLENCE, FINED AND RELEASED BY JP;BREZINSKI, ADDIE ROANHORSE 37 W/F, CLAREMORE, OK, A/O GASS ASSAULT FAMILY VIOLENCE, FINED AND RELEASED BY JP

6/30/2013 @- 850 responded to US Highway 83 south in Leakey for a business alarm - 1500 responded to Burdi� Ranch road in Leakey for a report of trespassing - 2157 responded to River Road in Camp Wood for a disturbance call7/1/2013 @- 2020 responded to US Highway 83 South in Leakey for a vehicle unlock7/2/2013 @- 1509 responded to the 300 block of West First street in Camp Wood for a disturbance call- 1646 responded to the 100 block of West Seventh street in Camp Wood for a disturbance call- 1950 responded to Saddle Mountain road in Leakey for a disturbance call

7/3/2013 @- 047 responded to the 500 block of West Second street in Camp Wood for a loud music complaint- 2320 responded to the 300 block of East South street in Camp Wood for a disturbance call7/4/2013 @- 022 responded to US Highway 83 North of Leakey for a motor vehicle accident- 1424 responded to Ranch Road 1120 south for a vehicle parked in a no parking zone- 2241 responded to US Highway 83 south for a reckless driver 7/6/2013 @- 1146 responded to Ranch Road 1120 in Leakey for a vehicle unlock- 2320 responded to Forest Trail in Leakey for a loud music complaint

(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Susan Combs reminds shoppers they can save money on certain items priced under $100 during the state’s annual sales tax holiday. This year, the sales tax holiday is scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9 -11. The law exempts most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced under $100 from sales tax, which could save shoppers about $8 on every $100 they spend during the weekend.“Texas families can take advantage of the sales tax holiday when doing their back-to-school shopping,” Combs said. “The tax holiday applies to a variety of items ranging from pens to jeans to help shoppers

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��Reviewed at Board MeetingSuperintendent Kristi Powers reported the state testing results to the NCCISD board members at their regular meeting on June 24th, stating that overall the NC students did very well. There are areas that need to be addressed to better prepare students for next year’s testing, and administrators and teachers are already working on improvements to the 2013-14 school curriculum.Mrs. Powers was very pleased with the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) scores for eleventh grade students, stating that only two students will have to retest this summer. All juniors passed Social Studies giving us a 100% passing rate in that subject. The English Language Arts passing rate was 96% as was the Science. Ninety two percent of this class passed the math test. These students are the last group to be tested with the TAKS program, since it is being phased out and replaced by the STAAR (State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness) testing program.Administrators were extremely happy to note that Nueces Canyon High School had 100% passing rates in four of the STAAR End of Course tests, with every student tested passing Algebra I, Biology, Chemistry, and World Geography, compared to state averages of 78%, 85%, 84%, and 75% respectively. Eighty-six per cent of the NC students passed Geometry and 86% was also the state average passing rate. Seventy-three per cent of the NC students passed World History, compared to 70% throughout the state.Ninety-two per cent of the NC English I students passed Reading, while 53% passed Writing, compared to state averages of 65% and 48% respectively. Ninety-five per cent of the English II students passed Reading, with the state average being 78%. Forty-five per cent of the English II students mastered Writing, compared to a state average of 52%.Eighty-six percent of eighth graders passed STAAR

Reading, compared to a state average of 84%. Eighty-five per cent passed Math, compared to a state average of 77%. Eighty-two per cent passed Science and 71% passed Social Studies, compared to state averages of 75% and 63%. In the seventh grade, 95% passed Reading, 71% passed Math, and 85% passed Writing, compared to state averages of 77%, 71%, and 70%.Sixth graders were very close to the state averages in both Reading and Math, with a 72% passing rate in Reading (state, 71%), and a 72% in Math (state, 74%). Fifth graders earned a 90% passing rate in Reading, compared to 77% statewide, and a 100% passing rate in Math, compared to only 75% over the state. The NC passing rate in Science was 50%, compared to a state average of 73%.Fourth grade students posted a 71% passing rate in Reading (state, 72%); a 64% passing rate in Math (state, 68%); and an 85% passing rate in Writing (state, 71%). The youngest students participating in the state-mandated testing program were third graders, with 71% of NC students passing Reading and 57% passing Math, compared to state averages of 79% and 69%, respectively.Students who did not pass TAKS or End of Course Tests had the opportunity to retest in both May and June, and participated in summer remediation classes to prepare for the retesting. Students in fifth and eighth grades were also allowed to retest. Final results of the latest retests are not yet available.Students in Texas now have to pass STAAR End of Course tests in Algebra I, U. S. History, Biology, English I, and English II to complete requirements for graduation from high school. Fifth and eighth grades have to pass their Math and Reading tests to be promoted to the next grade level, or be reviewed by a Grade Placement Committee.NC administrators Kristi Powers and Luci Harmon and our board members are working diligently to make NCCISD a source of pride to everyone in our community and in this area.

Members of the Nueces Canyon C.I.S.D. Board of Education met in regular session on June 24th, 2013. In the absence of Diana DelaRosa, Danny Irwin, Board Vice President, presided at the meeting. The board meeting was called to order at 6:34pm.The Oath of Office was administered to Denise Rogers by Billye Smith.Principal Luci Harmon reported to the board that Summer School is in progress. Most students are attending to prepare for an additional STAAR or EOC administration. The Reasoning Mind program is being used to address gaps in learning for those students preparing for the second administration of the STAAR math test.Mrs. Harmon also said that 19 NCHS students took the Accuplacer exam in May. This test is used to determine qualification for dual credit courses. In the dual credit coursework for 2012-13, 10 students took US History 1301 and 1302, 8 students took English 1301 and 1302, 2 students took Math 1314, 10 students took Government 2301 and 10 students took Economics 2301. All of these students successfully completed the courses.Also reported by Mrs. Harmon was that ESC Region XV federal program specialists visited the district at the end of the school year and verified our compliance with Title 1 spending for the 2012-2013 year and helped plan spending for the 2013-2014 year. Luci Harmon also presented the Food Services Report for the month saying, that the Summer Lunch program has been feeding 30 to 50 children per day. She also stated that both cafeteria’s will be painted and updated during summer maintenance.Athletic Director Greg Voyles reported that students were making use of the open gym and field opportunities this summer.In the Transportation Report to the School

Board Stephen Smith reported that summer bus maintenance was going smoothly.The Tax Collections Report was reviewed by the School Board and was on target.In the consent agenda the board:· The board approved the minutes of the previous meeting.· The board voted to accept and pay bills as presented.· The board accepted the Budget/Finance report as presented.Several action items were considered by the School Board:· Regarding bids for the disposal of surplus equipment, the board accepted bids for 3 older school vehicles and rejected 1 bid on lawn equipment.· The board accepted the proposed bids from:o The Brokerage Store for student accident insurance.o Country Boys for propane supply. o Maxi Energy for supply of motor fuels.· The board approved the 2013-2014 NCCISD Campus and District Improvement Plans.· The board voted to move forward and rollout the Student LearnPad Initiative for grades K- 12 during the Fall of 2013.· The board approved the 2013-2014 NCCISD Student Code of Conduct.· The board approved the 2013-2014 NCCISD Parent Involvement Policy and School Parent Compacts.· The board adopted local and TASB policy updates.· The board adopted the TASB dress code for maintenance workers.The board went into Executive Session from 7:35pm until 8:01pmUpon opening into Regular Session:· The board announced Stephen Smith as Maintenance and Transportation Director

for the district.· The board approved District Mission, Vision, and Goals.In Informational items:· Mrs. Powers discussed the Launch of a district Facebook Page. · The board reviewed the updated Staff and Student Handbooks for 2013-14.· Board members Noreda Sifuentes and Ignacio Sanchez reported on the Summer Leadership Institute in San Antonio.· Superintendent Kristi Powers reported the state testing results to the NCCISD board members stating that overall the NC students did very well. There are areas that need to be addressed to better prepare students for next year’s testing, administrators and teachers are already working on improvements to the 2013-14 school curriculum.With the passing of HB5 students in Texas now have to pass STAAR End of Course tests in Algebra I, U. S. History, Biology, English I, and English II to complete requirements for graduation from high school. Fifth and eighth grades have to pass their Math and Reading tests to be promoted to the next grade level, or be reviewed by a Grade Placement Committee.The Meeting was adjourned at 8:19 pm. In attendance at the meeting were NC School Board members; Danny Irwin, Noreda Sifuentes, Charles E. Hunger, Ignacio Sanchez, Denise Rogers, and Paul Frizzell. Nueces Canyon Superintendent of Schools, Kristi Powers, as well as Principal, Luci Harmon, and Athletic Director Greg Voyles attended the meeting. Attending and reporting on Transportation was Stephen Smith. Also present were; Billye Smith, and Tena Taylor. Board Member absent from the meeting was Diana DelaRosa

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The teachers and students are excited at Nueces Canyon CISD. The district will launch its one-to-one technology initiative beginning in the fall of the 2013-2014 school year. Students from kindergarten through 12th grade will begin using the LearnPad XD from Educational Resources in class every day. Teachers have already begun training on how to implement the new devices into their daily lessons.The LearnPad XD is an Android tablet that will allow each student to have hands-on experiences with educational apps, learning tools, e-books, videos, and the Internet. The LearnPad is uniquely targeted for the educational scene. Teachers have complete control of what their students can access and can create lessons on the device that enhance daily classroom instruction. The device reads QR codes that load the lesson or activity in which the teacher wants the student to be engaged. It can be highly individualized for the each student in order to keep them focused on specific

instructional activities.Students will receive the LearnPad tablets at or near the beginning of this school year. Every student will be required to have a LearnPad tablet. The tablets will be maintained with funds from a student use fee. This means that students will pay a usage fee for their device. Families with only one student enrolled will pay $50. Families with two students will pay $40 per student. Families with three or more students will pay $30 per student.The Nueces Canyon School Board of Trustees caught the vision

of these tablets propelling the district’s students into 21st century learning. They are excited about the instructional experiences these devices will bring to students in our rural community.

Nueces Canyon Student Test Scores by Tena Taylor

Nueces Canyon Board of Education- Regular Session Meeting June 24th, 2013 by Tena Taylor

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Parade for the 4th The second annual 4th of July parade held on Veteran’s Drive east of town was a great success. Everyone enjoyed the parade and following the parade were invited to the home of George and Linda Goodson for old-fashioned hot dogs. The children were treated to a giant water slide and there were plenty of kids taking advantage of the situation. We look forward to next year. EMS Bake Sale Last Wednesday, friends of the Sabinal Emergency Medical Services held a bake sale on Fisher Avenue between Neal’s One Stop and Coon’s Antiques. Beginning at 8:30 am and concluding at 4:30 pm, so many people donated their baked goods, bought “goodies”, and just made donations. Almost $1,000 was raised by the group which should help the EMS greatly. First Baptist News Youth Night has been set for August 5 through 9 for grades 7 through 12. They are under the direction of interum youth pastor Joe Redus. Contact the church at 988-2344 for more informatin. At the bottom of the bulletin Sunday was a copy of a very special thank you was sent from the First Baptist Church in West, where they are in recovery from a disasterous explosion. First Baptist of Sabinal had sent a gift directly to them to help ease the suffering and losses they have undergone. First United Methodist A poster was presented to the congregation as a means of reporting the funding coming in for the new kitchen project. According to the thermometer bulb on the poster, the church is about half way through the fund drive. Building will not begin until all funds are raised. The children’s choir sang the Books of the Bible, all the way through from Genesis to Revelation. They have been working on this enormous project for

some time now. The challenge is for the congregation to learn their way through the Bible also. St. Patrick Catholic With the theme of Kingdom Rock, the children are invited to attend Vacation Bible School on July 29, 30, and 31. Grades Kindergarten through 5th grade are welcome to attend. Helpers over the age of 18 will need to have a background check. A form can be obtained at the church office. Their hours are from 10 to noon and from 3 to 5 pm. Open Workshop A group of talented men from the University of Texas in San Antonio have been leading a series of four workshops concerning area development due to the influx from Eagle Ford Shale, just 40 miles south of Sabinal. The first of the series was on trust, the second was on having a vision, and eventually we will be advised how to get a grant for projects that will benefit not only Sabinal, but the entire area. I enjoyed the first two workshops and am looking forward to Thursday’s meeting at the Willie De Leon Convention Center in Uvalde. The workshop runs from 2 to 6 pm and is well worth your time. Come and join us as we listen, share, and learn from not only the group from UTSA, but from each other. Yard-of-the-Month

The selection committee from the Sabinal Civic Club has chosen the home of Joe and Juanita Villa as Yard-of-the-Month for July. The home is located at 301 North West Front Avenue, on the corner of NW Front and Houston Street. With both Joe and Juanita retired now, they have the time to really put in the extra hours to keep their yard neatly manicured and watered, in spite of the heat. But it always has been a show place. Congratulations. A Special Story Six years ago, John Faulkenberry, nephew to Christine and Erin Thompson of Sabinal, came home a wounded warrier, suffering from burns beyond recognition. For years, he underwent surgery after surgery, was fitted with a prosthetic leg, and many prayers went up for ease of suffering. Asking about him this past week, Christine was bursting with pride and eager to tell his miraculous, success story. The first of June at George Straight’s concert, Faulkenberry was selected as one of four soldiers to be given a key to a brand new home. The key was presented to John by singer Straight himself. The home is located in San Antonio where John now works in research to help other wounded warriers. He is fully retired from the military and seeks to help others who also have problems adjusting to civilian life. In their new home, there will be plenty of

room for John, wife Sarah, two year old daughter Hailey, and 6 month old Jake. They take possession some time this month.Vacation Bible School From Tuesday, July 16 through Friday, July 19, Emmanuel Lutheran Church is holding their Vacation Bible School. Hours are from 9 am till noon and ages accepted are 4 year olds through 6th grade. Closing will be at 7 pm Friday evening. Contact number is 934-2132.

In a day when so many children are unsure and wandering…it is a difficult time for right choices in our Nations young. However, Brittny Dawn Thompson, daughter of Angela Jordan of Saratoga, and Jeffrey Thompson of Hardin, graduated from Hardin Texas High School on May 31, 2013. Brittny graduated as both an accomplished scholar and athlete, receiving scholarships from Hardin Athletic Booster Club, The Gregory Thompson Memorial Scholarship and The PTO Scholarship. Gregory Thompson was Brittny’s paternal Uncle. Brittny is a gifted athlete, a trait she inherited from her mother, but basketball is her passion. She is 5’6 and weighs 120 lbs. An A honor roll student with honors classes, she has played basketball since she was about 9 years old and went to nationals every year until 8th grade when she began playing school ball. She made the Varsity team her freshman year and her team was Regional Quarterfinalist. That year she also received the District 23AA Newcomer of the Year. Her sophomore year again they were Regional Quarterfinalists and she was 1st Team all District. She competed, in track, volleyball, basketball and softball. She was named All District year

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great granddaughter of Gayle Padgett of Leakey, Texas. She is pictured here with her mother, Angela Jordan in the foreground and her father, Jeffrey Thompson in the background, on the night of her graduation.

A MOMENT OF CELEBRATION…BRITTNY THOMPSON By Elaine Padgett Carnegie

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Living near the Kerr County community of Cypress Creek, Lydia Holekamp Albrecht has always had a strong, independent streak — she still feeds her own cattle and drives to town to play cards. It’s no big deal for her, she said, because that’s the way she was raised. “Lots of people are often amazed to learn that I’m 96 years old,” Lydia added. “I just don’t feel that way.” She appears much younger, both in body and mind, than someone approaching a century’s lifetime. Her marriage to her husband, Walter, who died in 1989, lasted 59 years. The Holekamp family was one of the first to settle in the Hill Country — migrating first from New Braunfels to Fredericksburg, Sisterdale and then to Kerr County. They are known for their longevity. One of Lydia’s favorite aunts, Ida, lived to 105 years of age. Lydia said Ida kept a diary for many years, which helped to verify the family’s history. Lydia is surrounded by other cousins and kin in the Hill Country. George Allen and Mary Virginia Stevens Holekamp live in Kerrville, and ranch in Turtle Creek where George grew up. Another cousin, Morris Holekamp (the younger) lives just up the road. Except for her own memories, Lydia does not have a history of the family per se. However she does have a 1939 issue of “The Cattleman” magazine in which TAMU Extension Service District Agent Myrtle Murray wrote about Friedrick Holekamp (1812-1862), who immigrated from Germany. Lydia believes Ida provided the information. Friedrick’s father, Daniel, was a builder, and provided his son with an excellent Classical education. Besides German, Friedrick learned to speak French and English, and to read Latin and Greek. Friedrick wanted to be a musician but his father made him promise he would take up a practical profession, so he learned farming and brick making. It is said he was not fully satisfied with his choice. While playing music at gatherings, Friedrick met the very shy Bettie Wilhelmine Appenthern/Abbethern (1826-1902) who had a lovely singing voice. Her father, Henry, was the ministerial accountant to Hanover’s King Ernest August. Bettie went to school with the king’s daughters, training to be a governess. Once engaged, the couple considered coming to Texas, after hearing about opportunities from Prince Carl Solms Braunfels. Friedrick dreamed of becoming a gentleman farmer while Bettie studied farming and housekeeping. Little did she know how essential those skills would be to their survival. The couple wed in March, 1844, and supplied themselves with equipment implements and household goods, which they packed up for the journey. They boarded the Joharm Dethard, among 228 passengers, which landed in Galveston in November, and then transferred to a smaller boat bound for Indianola. A bitter storm hit the party, blowing them toward Mexico, and they were running out of provisions. Some of the passengers realized that the captain was delaying their voyage purposely to make more money, and forced him to make landfall promptly. Before continuing further, the passengers unpacked their luggage and implements to dry and clean them off. Driving teams of ox-drawn wagons, the new settlers made their way northward through rain, mud and the winter cold. The Guadalupe River near New Braunfels was a torrent, and they had to camp out and wait for the waters to subside before crossing. Bettie was the first to ride across on a horse as did Prince Carl — the story said that neither wanted to be outdone by the other — and they rode side by side, leading the caravan of wagons into their new settlement. A year after their wedding, Bettie and Friedrick received a headright of land in Kerr County. They built a log cabin and cultivated their 10-acre plot nearby. Bettie made the first Texas flag flown in New Braunfels, piecing it together from mens’ shirts and women’s dresses. Bearing the Lone Star on a field of blue, it was about two yards long. However, Prince Carl was displeased when it was unfurled: he was the colony’s “governor and dictator,” and the flag represented an independent country. Friedrick’s dreams of carefree life on a large farm, dallying away the time with musical pursuits, were dashed by the harsh reality of grinding out a living with a small operation and crude implements. “He returned from work too tired for anything except to eat the simple supper which Mrs. Holekamp prepared and go to bed on bumpy shuck-filled mattresses,” Murray wrote. Two years later, the couple packed up and relocated to Fredericksburg, and Friedrick made bricks. Still dissatisfied, they once more pulled up stakes in two years, and moving to another German colony, Sisterdale. Here, it seemed for three years, they were somewhat happier among their peers, but they were still seeking a less difficult subsistence. Although not in fear for their lives, they were still at risk of Indians raiding for food. Bettie was an expert marksman, and could hunt bear and panther as well as any man, but even she could not prevent theft from their farm. Moving briefly to a farm near San Antonio, the Holekamps returned to the Hill Country, finally building a home in Comfort. Friedrick worked with pioneer surveyor Ernest Altgelt, raising crops and cattle. Meanwhile, the family began growing as well. By the time the Civil War broke out, George, the oldest, who was born in Sisterdale, was 16 years of age — followed by Johanna, Julius, Daniel, Dora, Ernest and Bettie. Apparently, Friedrick was not one of the Germans loyal to the Union, and enlisted in the Confederate Army just a few weeks after baby Bettie was born. Another of Lydia’s ancestors, Fritz Weiss, however, was killed in 1862 by Confederate troops after surviving the Battle of the Nueces at the Rio Grande River near Mexico as a result of his Union loyalist leanings. “Aunt Ida told me he had come back and had wounds on him,” Lydia said. “He hid out in the woods and she said they had taken a doctor to him, and food. After he got better, he decided to go to Mexico, but got killed along the way.” His name, along with Moritz Weiss, is on the Treue der Union monument in Comfort. George assumed the lead in the family. He had taken over his father’s mail route at the age of 9 — carrying mail from Comfort to Sisterdale — as well as frequently running errands, mostly on foot, and later hauling freight. The boys hunted and the family’s diet mostly consisted of coarse corn, wheat bread, meat and fish. Mother and daughters knitted socks and made their clothes (including corn-husk hats for the girls and hickory shirts, jeans or buckskin pants for the boys), adding dyes to unbleached

cloth. They were crafted by the light of their own hand-made tallow candles and grease lamps. It was a sad time when news reached the family that Friedrick had been killed in battle, and buried in an unmarked grave. Undaunted, Bettie redoubled her efforts, taking in sewing and washing for others, as well as boarding other children in order to pay for her own children’s schooling. Some of her boarders included Gus and Louis Schreiner, Charles Real and Charles F. Ganahl, the son of Bettie’s godmother. George and Julius earned 50 cents for each day they worked, and even walked the 20 miles to Fredericksburg if the floodwaters of the river prevented their passage into Comfort for supplies. George wanted to speak better English while working at a cafe. Since his teacher was Irish, George spoke it with a brogue. The first child to wed, in 1871, George married a German immigrant, Fannie (1851-1932), the daughter of Oscar and Luisa Weiss Roggenbucke. Since he was poor, George and Fannie had a simple wedding, but were surprised that night by family and friends at Fannie’s home, who threw them a huge celebration. As a father figure, George continued his role as provider for his mother and siblings. He accumulated land and cattle, and bought out the Franz Weiss brand, which was registered in several counties. Julius followed in his footsteps. Daniel became a salesman, and worked at Schreiner’s store. Once, Daniel contracted smallpox and unwittingly infected his family, including his mother. She nursed everyone using melted, unsalted butter and applying it to the infections with a feather. The younger Bettie participated in amateur dramatic productions and learned to play the guitar and German zither. She later lived with her two children and mother after the death of her husband, Henry Schmelter. The other siblings also married: Julius married Susan Fricke; Daniel married Helene Faltin, who died; he later wed Frances Wiedenfeld; Dora married Paul Karger, while Johanna wed F.J. Hamer, and Ernest married Dora Muegge. Their mother lived 42 years longer than her husband, and she saw the railroad reach the town of Comfort. While riding the train with her daughter, mother Bettie was injured in a terrible accident coming

back from San Antonio. Coming over Spanish Pass, the train ran over a cow and the coach hurled down the embankment. Bettie was pinned between the seats, and nearly scalped. Her daughter, Bettie, tied down her scalp with a handkerchief to prevent further injury. When they reached Comfort, Bettie received treatment the next morning, but with no anesthetics available. George and Fannie had a huge family — 11 children: Ida, Dora (Strohacker), Fritz, Ann, Johanna, Moritz, Elsa, Oscar, Bettie, Kurt and Richard. Moritz, who married twice, was George Allen’s father by his second wife, Jennie McBryde. Moritz and his first wife, Helen Schmidt, had a son,

Alex, who married Grace McBryde. With Jennie, Moritz also had two older daughters, Ida and Alletta. Lydia’s father, Fritz (1874-1966), married Sarah Dietert. Before Lydia, Fritz and Sarah had an older daughter, Betty Spillmann. Lydia, who was born in 1912, attended school at Cypress Creek, and like most children there, walked to school, often barefoot. “Everybody walked barefoot,” she chuckled. “It was no big deal for kids out here.” Many of them were also related. Lydia’s aunt, Elsa, married Willie Allerkamp and they lived nearby with their children. Lydia said she considers herself fortunate because she got her forward thinking from her family. “Ours was the 12th car bought in Kerr County,” she said. George had bought much of his land from the Heinen family. In 1902, Fritz bought 300 acres from him and using his carpentry skills, built the house where Lydia still lives. “He learned carpentry by correspondence (course), and the one thing he knew was how to build homes. It has withstood two tornadoes. He built the home in 1904, the year he got married. Moritz still owns the original place where grandparents George and Fannie lived and built their own stone house. Fritz ranched and raised cotton, faring well enough to afford a trip for his family that Lydia still recalls vividly. “We took a six-week trip, my parents, sister and a cousin and I in 1924,” she said. “We took a train from here to the Grand Canyon, where we rode the mules down to the bottom. We went up the coast to Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Oregon; we stayed overnight in huts at Yellowstone Park, which has really changed since then. We even swam in the Salt Lake in Utah. I saw the World’s Fair in Chicago in 1933, too. My husband and I traveled all over in the 1950s and 60s.” The huge roster of far-flung places Lydia has visited includes Panama, Russia, Australia, Germany, Hawaii, and five trips to Alaska. Lydia was quite athletic and played many sports in school — basketball, softball, baseball and tennis. After high school, she attended Westmoreland College, which later became Trinity University. However, since it was during the Great Depression, she said she only went a short time. “I didn’t want my parents to go into debt then,” she added. Although she got a teachers’ certificate, Lydia instead went to work in Brady as a bookkeeper for a cotton gin. Later, after training in Galveston, she became a cotton buyer. Later, Lydia worked for 25 years at International Aerial Mapping in San Antonio, which she enjoyed. “We had government contracts and did some top secret work, and I was an editor,” she said. She and Walter had two daughters — Lois Haufler, who lives with her husband, R.C. in Comfort, and Ruth, who married “Buddy” (A.P.) Jung. Their grandson, Steven is “little fixit” for Lydia, while R.C. does the “big fixits” around her place. Except for a twinge of arthritis now and again, Lydia suffers little of the vagaries of her age. George and Mary Virginia have always been strong supporters of 4-H and the local youth livestock show, as well as remaining active in conservation and water issues. They raised five children: Lin, Lewis, Anna, Stephanie and Steven. Another member of the vast Holekamp clan was Glen, the son of George and Fannie’s son, Kurt, who for years worked for Kerr County and was a Kerr County commissioner. Glen passed away recently at age 59, and is well-remembered in the community. Lydia said he had a special place in her heart. “Glen was one of our favorites,” Lydia said. “I never heard anyone ever say anything bad about him.”

Many friends and family of the Holekamps attended Cypress Creek School in the early 1900s. German ancestors Friedrick and Bettie Holekamp arrived at the port of Indianola, Texas in late 1844. After

moving from New Braunfels to Fredericksburg and then Sisterdale, they eventually made their way to the Comfort area. Shown here in about 1920 are, in front, Bode Wiedenfeld and Lydia Holekamp (Albrecht). In second row, from left, are Ernest Reeh, Anita Allerkamp, Roland and Paul Pfeiffer, Myrtle Allerkamp, Clare Spenrath, Leroy Voigt and Arthur Allerkamp. At rear, from left, are Rudy Pfeiffer, Ada Allerkamp,

Erna Karger and teacher, Katie Schellhase Striegler.

Holekamps’ Dream of a Better Life Eventually Realizedby Irene Van Winkle


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Ruth Heard of Uvalde passed away on July 6, 2013 in Amistad Nursing Home at the age of 91. She was born on February 24, 1922 in Leakey, TX to Drew and Ollie (Robertson) Dulaney. She married Clarence Dow Heard in Uvalde on July 12, 1947. He preceded her in death in 1965. She is survived by a daughter, Janellen Paysinger and husband, Robert of Uvalde; grandchildren, Janelle Sprague and husband, Randy of San Antonio; Robby Paysinger and wife, Angela of La Vernia; Robin Dodson and husband, Patrick of Kearney, Missouri; great-grandchildren, Christina Paysinger; Jennifer Cates; Payton Dodson, Reagan Dodson, Weston McRae; and Nate Paysinger; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sons, Drew Dulaney Heard and Charles Dow Heard; and two sisters, Neva Belle Chisum and Wilda Howard. A memorial service was held at the First Baptist Church on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at 2:00 PM.

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Let me share with you a familiar story of a man who trusted in God and prayed faithfully three times a day; every day of his adult life. This was not just a quick, “Now I lay me down to sleep” type prayer, these were opening the window towards Jerusalem and kneeling down upon his knees and praying so loud the neighbors could hear him.You know the story of Daniel and the lions den; let me summarize it for you. Daniel became hated by his fellow workers and they set a trap in order to have him put to death. This trap was that Daniel was not allowed to pray by order of the king’s decree--yet he prayed as he always did.For that he was arrested and cast into the

lion’s den. Daniel knew his God would protect him from the lions, so he prayed and God locked the jaws of the lions.At sunrise when the king came to check on Daniel he asked him if his God was able to deliver him from the lions? Daniel’s

reply was: “O king live forever. My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions’ mouths that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocence was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt.”In this story I have given you two traditional beliefs of what actually happened; I stated two things as fact, but in reality they are just traditional beliefs and not Bible.Too often we quote traditional meanings of scripture and in doing so we hide important truths. Mar 7:9 And he said unto them, Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition.

The world’s churches are full of unfounded traditions that are conveniently substituted as truths. These unfounded beliefs rob us of life changing accuracy from God’s word. People settle for substitutes of Truth. God will not honor hearsay; so the believer misses out on what might have been an opportunity for growth. First misconception about Daniel and the lions; we are never told that Daniel prayed while in the lion’s den. Daniel’s life was prayer. Daniel did not wait for a crisis to occur and then pray, he prayed every day because he loved his God. If we wait for a need to arise before we pray, we miss the intimacy in our relationship with God.Second misconception is that God did not lock the jaws of the lions; he merely closed their mouths as one would close a door. God will constantly be found closing doors that will harm us. Nothing can attack the children of God without His permission.Let’s start using prayer as a tool to better our relationships with God and not just as a safety net when we come face to face with the lions of this world.Amen.

Ruth Heard (July 12, 1947- July 6, 2013)

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“Iron Man” is probably the most lucrative superhero franchise in Hollywood. Nolan’s “Batman” series is sadly done, the “Spider-Man” reboot was hardly Marvel-ous, and I’m not convinced that Zack “Sucker Punch” Snyder can sell this generation on Superman in the upcoming “Man of Steel”. The real powerhouse is of course “The Avengers”, the unprecedented convergence of superhero franchises that managed to rule the box office in an extremely competitive 2012. But as much as that film emphasized teamwork, there was little doubt that the most popular member of the team, and the one most capable of carrying the first follow-up film, was Iron Man.

The new film sees Iron Man aka Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) affected by self-doubt. He barely got out of “The Avengers” alive and he’s wondering how much longer he can keep up his lifestyle. He hides in his basement under the guise of updating the Iron Man technology, hoping that the people he cares about most will spare him from the challenges of life. This includes his ever-loyal girlfriend Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow), high-ranking colonel friend James Rhodes (Don Cheadle), and hapless bodyguard Happy (Jon Favreau, abdicating the director’s chair for Shane Black). What Tony doesn’t understand is that these people can’t just leave him alone

because they care about him too much. It’s an attack on Happy that tells Stark that the world once again needs Iron Man. The threat in “Iron Man 3” is complicated, and even harder to describe without spoilers. The Mandarin (Sir Ben Kingsley) is an international terrorist who carries out impersonal attacks to send a message to the President. Sir Ben plays him with a voice that some have favorably compared to Richard Nixon. I say it’s more of a dopey Walter Cronkite. Kingsley is a highly respectable actor who isn’t afraid to get down and dirty on occasion. I knew he was capable of taking Mandarin in any number of directions, but I never would have suspected the one the film chooses for

him. The Kingsley character’s true nature makes for the single most memorable aspect of the film.The other villain is Aldrich Killian (Guy Pearce) a sleazy scientist spurned socially in the past by both Tony and Pepper. Killian has created a drug that allows people to recover from injuries (including severed limbs) in seconds, but it makes their brains malleable. The film fails to explain how he controls his subjects’ thoughts (does he somehow program instructions into the initial dose or give them instructions as they go along?) or exactly what it takes to kill one of them (at one point Tony says, “Recover from that!” and I don’t really see why they can’t). But the drug makes

people’s eyes glow with fire, so I’ll let it slide. The action is typical superhero stuff – lots of fighting and explosions. The only interesting sequence is a midair rescue where Iron Man doesn’t have enough strength to save a whole group of falling people and has to get creative. The dialogue is typical of the franchise – mostly Tony cracking wise while the world around him is desperate. It’s hard to believe that Tony Stark has led so many films to blockbuster status while acting like a complete jerk. The film throws in a timewasting trip to Tennessee and you’ve got yourself a mildly disappointing superhero movie. I like the increased intensity in “Iron Man 3”. There was

something unimpressive about the last two movies having greedy villains who didn’t really want to hurt anyone besides Tony. The new villain wants to take over the country, and it’s nice to see Iron Man get involved in a fight bigger than himself. But Tony Stark is still selfish and unlikeable, and whatever lessons in humility he learns here will have faded by the time they make “Iron Man 4” or “The Avengers 2”. Two Stars out of Five.“Iron Man 3” is rated PG-13 for sequences of intense sci-fi action and violence throughout, and brief suggestive content. Its running time is 130 minutes.Contact Bob Garver at [email protected].

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Being the impatient, hot tempered, head strong, imperfect woman that I am…I am currently working on “controlling my mouth.” I think of it, kind of like God has this plan, and He puts it perfectly into my life, He opens those doors and puts me in the right place at the right time…and just when He has the page flawlessly completed and ready for me…I open my big mouth and push that delete button! That is so frustrating, and yet I continue to do it. Why? (Well, if you happen to know the answer to that one, please email me!) The worst point of this story, is that, then… He shows me. I see and physically feel that sadness on someone’s face, I see the damage I have done, the moment I have ruined, the memory I will not have, and the blessing I have thrown back at Him. There is no purpose and no blessing from that kind of behavior. So here I am struggling for control of my thoughts and my mouth. I do not want to be that person. When I began this particular journey it felt like I was trudging a steep uphill slope in knee deep mud! Eventually it began to get just a little easier. Then came the day …I actually stopped myself in mid-stride on my way to pop someone in the nose who hurt one of my baby’s feelings, and made them cry. I took a deep breath, talked to my child and set a Godly example. (I was pretty proud of that one) There is an immediate reward also… I got to spend the afternoon with my kids instead of in jail! I get to keep that wonderful and precious memory. The lesson I attached to that day and the example I set were reflected in the eyes of my kids. I think to myself, of course, there is no guarantee that I will stop next time… Then in His infinite wisdom and mercy, He teaches me once more… Remember, a couple of weeks ago, we were at a little league tournament in the article about

Inspiration? A story about my son, Joshua and his son, Jake, and the vortex that kept me fluctuating between then and now. Josh called and said, “Mama, you didn’t tell them that Jake and his team went on to win the tournament!” I told him I guess I had been stuck in the vortex and he rewarded me with that little, Josh laugh! The Livingston All Stars advanced to the 8 U Texas State Championship Tournament. I have not been able to attend but (thank God for cell phones) I talk to Jake each evening after his games. They have been victorious through three hard won days, as of this writing. Each evening Jake relates the strengths and weaknesses of his efforts. Yesterday, the score 2-1 for most of the game, with the opposing team on top. Landon Leggett, a team mate of Jakes hit a solo homerun to get Livingston on the board, and later drove Jake and Gage Morris in for the win in the bottom of the final inning. His excitement was palpable over the phone as he told me about the plays and the three fly balls he had caught.

Tonight they played the tournament favorite. This team had not lost a game in three years, since they played T-ball together. They were the team expected to win and the Goliath of the tournament. I answered the phone, (already knowing from text messages that Jake’s team had won 13-8) “Hello, my bad to the bone, baby man!“ He was so excited,.. but he stuttered as he said, “Mawmaw, Mawmaw, do you know why we beat this team?“ I was caught off guard at the solemn tone that had crept into his little voice, as I asked why. He said, “We beat them for all of our brothers that they beat before.“ I was stunned. What makes a boy think like that at a time like this? What makes that one of the first important things he tells me? Then the quiet tone was gone, and he was loudly relating how he is so fast that he hit to the pitcher and they still didn’t beat him to first base, in his exuberant 8 year old excitement. I kept thinking

about what he had said. This child who dejectedly, two weeks ago, shuddering with sobs, walked head down into the dug out, dragging that bat. I will never get that picture out of my mind! Someone else’s child walked that walk tonight and I truly feel for them. Like Jake said that night, it is better to win - but…it is all about the journey! Maybe a coach put the thought in his mind, maybe the idea was his, or a team mates, but he took it very seriously and this victory obviously meant more to my Jake than just the stolen bases and the line drives…(to the fence, he brags) I kept hearing his words, “for our brothers”. He had attached a greater purpose to this conquest. One that was bigger than himself and his team. I thought of goals and purpose and how attitude and behavior affect our lives on a moment to moment

basis. Jake did not put down the other team, there was no disparagement in his words at all…only vindication. He had clearly found his Vince Lombardi moment. This was my lesson! I was blessed and humbled with the dawning realization that the budding heart of a lion is growing in my little man. I will leave you thisweek with that quote by Vince Lombardi. (P.S. I will let you know how it turns out) I firmly believe that any mans finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle – victorious...Vince Lombardi

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SUMMER is here with its glorious long hot days, sunburn, river outings, picnics, watermelon and Bar B Que! Here are some cooler deserts for those hot summer afternoons.

Classic LemonadeFresh lemonade seems to be just the thing for picnics or barbecues, and making it couldn‛t be simpler. This perennial favorite requires just 3 ingredients: lemon juice, sugar, and water. This means it won‛t take much time away from a leisurely summer afternoon to mix a batch. To make 2 quarts, pour 3 cups of fresh lemon juice (from about 20 lemons) through a fine sieve into a pitcher. Add 2 cups of superfine sugar, and stir until it has dissolved. Stir in 4 cups of water and some ice, and then garnish with lemon slices.Summer Breeze 1/3 cup pineapple juice, 1/4 cup pink grapefruit juice, 2 ounces gin, Fresh mint leaves, Ice, Seltzer. In a large glass, combine pineapple juice, grapefruit juice, gin, and several mint leaves. Add ice and top with seltzer.Fresh Berry Desert

• 2 1/4 cups cake flour (not self-rising) • 2 pounds strawberries, hulled and halved or quartered (about 5 cups), plus

more for serving • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar,

divided • 1/2 cup granulated sugar • 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice • 3/4 teaspoon salt • Pinch of salt • 1/2 cup safflower oil • 2 cups cold heavy cream • 7 large egg yolks plus 9 large

egg whites • 1/4 cup confectioners‛ sugar,

plus more for sprinkling • 3/4 cup whole milk • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar • 1 whole vanilla bean, split and scraped, or 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract • Make the cake: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Whisk together flour, 3/4 cup

granulated sugar, the baking powder, and salt. Whisk together oil, egg yolks, and milk in a large bowl. Whisk flour mixture into egg-yolk mixture. Beat egg whites with a mixer on high speed until frothy. Add cream of tartar and vanilla seeds or extract, and beat until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 3/4 cup granulated sugar, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form, about 5 minutes. Whisk one-third of the egg-white mixture into batter. Gently but thoroughly fold in remaining egg-white mixture with a rubber spatula.Transfer batter to tube pan. Bake until top of cake springs back when touched, 52 to 55 minutes. Let cool upside down (over a bottle or on tube-pan feet) 1 hour. Make the berries and cream: While cake is baking and cooling, combine strawberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and salt, and let sit, stirring occasionally, 1 hour. Just before assembling, beat cream and confectioners‛ sugar until medium

peaks form.Slide a paring knife around edges of tube and side of pan; release cake. Cut cake horizontally into 3 layers with a serrated knife. Transfer bottom layer to a cake plate or platter. Spread with half the berries, and drizzle with juices. Spread half the whipped cream over berries, then top with middle cake layer. Spread with remaining berries and whipped cream. Top with remaining cake layer. Refrigerate cake 1 hour. Sprinkle with confectioners‛ sugar, and serve with berries.

Butterscotch Banana Splits 1 cup heavy cream 6 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar 3 tablespoons light corn syrup 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 8 bananas, peeled and split lengthwise 2 pints chocolate ice cream (or your favorite) 1/2 cup salted peanuts, roughly chopped (optional) 8 maraschino cherries (optional) Make butterscotch sauce: In a small saucepan, combine 1/3 cup cream, butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over high heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar has dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes. Let cool to room temperature. Sauce can also be made up to 1 week ahead; cover and refrigerate in an airtight container.If sauce is refrigerated, place in microwave, before serving, for 30 seconds; stir. If still too thick, microwave for 15 seconds more, and stir again.Whip the cream: In a large bowl, whisk remaining 2/3 cup cream and granulated sugar until soft peaks form.Assemble: In each of eight shallow dishes, arrange 2 banana halves lengthwise. Place 2 scoops ice cream on bananas. Top with butterscotch sauce, whipped cream, and, if desired, peanuts and a cherry. A New Kind of Sherbert

• 3/4 cup sugar • 3/4 cup water • 2 tablespoons packed fresh

lemon-verbena leaves • 1 1/4 pounds fresh or thawed

frozen sour cherries, pitted (about 3 cups)

• 1 cup whole milk • Bring sugar and water to a boil

in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and add lemon verbena. Let steep 15 minutes. Pour through a fine sieve set over a bowl; discard solids. Refrigerate syrup until cold, about 15 minutes.Puree cherries and lemon-verbena syrup in a blender until smooth. Transfer mixture to a bowl and stir in milk. Cover and refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours.Chill a loaf pan in freezer at least 10 minutes. Freeze and churn cherry mixture in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer‛s directions, then transfer to pan. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze until hardened, at

least 2 hours; sherbet can be frozen up to 2 weeks ahead.

Sundae Cones With Homemade Ice Cream • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract • 1/8 teaspoon fine salt • 2 cups cold heavy cream • 8 sugar cones • 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped, divided • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil • 1/4 cup chopped peanutsHere‛s a TipA little chocolate in the bottom of each cone keeps melted ice cream from leaking out -- and provides an extra-sweet last bite. In a medium bowl, stir together condensed milk, vanilla, and salt. In a large bowl, using a mixer, beat cream on high until stiff peaks form, 3 minutes. With a rubber spatula, gently fold whipped cream into condensed milk mixture. Pour into a loaf pan, cover, and freeze until firm, 6 hours (or up to 1 week).Set cones upright in another loaf pan filled with uncooked rice. Microwave one-quarter the chocolate in 30-second increments, stirring each time, until melted and smooth, about 1 minute. Spoon into tips of cones and let cool.Pack each cone with ice cream, then top with a round scoop, pressing down to secure. Return cones to rice-filled pan and freeze until firm, 6 hours (or overnight).Microwave remaining chocolate in 30-second increments, stirring each time, until melted and smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir in oil and let cool slightly. Working quickly, invert each cone, dip in chocolate, set upright in pan, and sprinkle with nuts. Freeze until firm, 1 hour.

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STORAGE FOR RENT 8X10 $40 * 10X12 $50 ASK ABOUT OUR DISCOUNTS!! Call 830.232.4091

FOR RENT- MINI STORAGE $30 AND UP!! 830-232-5656 or 830-232-5290

E M P L O Y M E N T

ONLY 20 CENTS PER WORD!!!

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Unique Opportunity for Aggressive Broker or Agent

· Frio Canyon Properties office of Texas Land & Ranch Co.

· Located next to the Bank in Concan.

· Commission plan will be negotiated to suit your income objectives.

· Contact Morris Killough 210-415-9850, or Jim Fuchs 210-413-3939

FOR SALE

COME BY FOR ONE OF OURCOMPLETE LISTS OF PROP-

ERTIES,CHECK US OUT ON THE

WEBSITE ORSCAN THE QR CODE BELOW

WITHYOUR SMARTPHONE!

1260 S US Hwy 83, Leakey, Tx.1/2 mile south of Leakey city limits on US Hwy 83

830-232-5242www.SuttleandCompany.com

F O R R E N T

Help WantedALL

POSITIONSAll Shifts,

Must be DependableApply in Person at Mill Creek

Cafe, Leakey

JIM DOES SIGNSNeed A New

Business Sign?Call Jim Reed830-232-5096

AVAILABLE TEACHING AND STAFF POSITIONS Big Springs Charter School, an open

enrollment charter school near Leakey, is expanding their staff needs for the 2013-2014 school year. We are now

accepting applications and resumes for the following positions to begin August

2013: Middle School ELA Teacher

Middle School History Teacher Special Education Teacher

Special Education Coordinator Bus Driver (drive from Uvalde to

Leakey) Each teaching position must hold a

current Texas teaching certificate in the subject area being taught, as well as a Special Education Certificate or obtain

the Special Education Certificate as soon as possible. Staff transportation is provided from the Uvalde/Leakey and Kerrville/Ingram areas. Competitive

salary and TRS benefits. Application is available on the school website: http://www.bigspringscharterschool.com. Please send resume and application to BSCS, PO Box 399, Leakey, TX 78873; Fax

830-232-4279, or email [email protected]. For additional

information call 830-232-7101.

Call us if you don’t see what you are looking for here. We have numerous other properties that we would be more than glad to help you with. Or better yet, come by for a visit. The coffee pot is always on.

Dub Suttle – Broker Kathy Suttle – BrokerDink Collins – Associate Michael Rushing – Associate

Carrie Chisum – Associate Fred McNiel - Associate

Properties

Wanted Full time and Part time help needed. Contact Alto Frio

Baptist Encampment. 830-232-5271 ext. 21

Registered Nurse needed for growing Home Health

agency in the area. Please call 830-663-5240

or 210-415-0784 for more

information.

HELP WANTED AD:Need a dependable part time

diesel mechanic to work on an “as needed” basis. Must have own tools and

transportation. Please e-mail us at [email protected]

or call us at 830-988-2574.

HELP WANTED: Part-Time Seasonal

Positionsat River Haven Cabins

Housekeeping & Groundskeeping

Call 830-232-5400

BABYSITTER NEEDED

In home babysitter needed on Saturdays in the summer to watch 14 month old and 6

year old. Experienced in child care and trust worthy, with references, must have own

transportation. From 7am to 3pm.

Call to schedule a interview. 830-232-5582

3B/2B Brick home on 2 lots, nice yard, trees, patio, privacy fence,

workshop. Large game room with pool table, computer room, fire-

place, new heating and cooling system, end of the street privacy.

$125,000 call 830-232-4508 and

leave message

Duplex FOR RENT

2 bedroom, one bath. Energy effi-cient, in town $450/month, 1st and

last plus cleaning deposit. Call 830-232-5656 or

830-232-5290

2004 Palomino Pony pop-up camper

16’-8” long x 7’-1+ wide assembled, sleeps six (6) weighs 1,285

lbs. Includes 3-way refrigerator. A/C replaced 1-1/2 years ago. Includes spare tire w/cover and carrier. NADA current value is $4,988. Asking $4,200 OBO

Ridgid 8K generatorRidgid 8K generator with 10K starting

watts. Very low hours (less than 50 hours). Electric start w/12V battery. 25 foot remote

control panel cord. Subaru 14 hp Commercial Grade EX40 OHC

engine. Paid $1,500 less than two (2) years ago Asking $1,000 OBO

call Frank Costanzo 210-844-8181

FOR SALE1995 Ford F-150 XLT

60K Miles-very low mileageComes with camper shell

All power/ex. seatsCall 830-232-6383

2005 Fleetwood Terry Quantum 30ft travel trailer, w/slide and bunk house. Great condition with many extras and upgrades. Includes awning, 19” color T.V., VCR, CD player w/speakers through out trailer.

Located in River Tree Estates, Leakey , Texas . $12,700, 713-906-4097

Beautiful lot with huge pecan trees in

the gated, River Tree Extates. This 1.28 acre lot is peaceful

with two RV hook-ups, electricity, water,

septic system, 20‛x20‛ concrete slab, stone

fire pit, vapor security light, rock circle

driveway, dish/hook-up, horse shoe pit w/

lights. $121,000, 713-906-4097

The Buckhorn has employment positions available immediately.

We are looking for Cooks, Bartenders, and Housekeeping!! We are taking applications at the Buckhorn Bar and Grill, 4377 S US Hwy 83 Leakey, TX!! From

10AM to 5PM Daily!!No Phone Calls please Apply in

Person!!

NEW LISTING: Cadillac Farms, 244 ac located 2 miles west of Leakey. A little bit of everything, fields, mtns, old ranch house, rustic barn. Fronts on FM 337 with Patterson Creek forming the southern boundary. Abundant wildlife. Call for details.NEW LISTING: Golf Course lots in Con Can Country Club! 1⁄2 acre prime residential sites on golf course and nightly rentals allowed. Take your pick while they last at $60,000.NEW LISTING: River front home on 2.2 acres. Good swimming hole. Three bedroom 2 bath home with 179 feet of river frontage. Nightly rental potential. $279,500.NEW LISTING: Cabin on 31 + acres in Leakey Hills. Well, fenced, a nice place with lots of game. $175,000.GREAT HUNTING PROPERTY 153 acres near Vance. Remote, heavily wooded with well and electricity. All for only $229,900.HIDDEN RIVER RANCH: 265 acres with a river running through it. Beautiful open fields and huge Pecan bottoms. Abundant wildlife, improvements include 3 single family residences, horse barns and pens, Indian Mounds. It doesn’t get any better than this one. Call today for a showing.CANYON OAKS Three bedroom, 3 1⁄2 bath home on River Road. Income producing. Reduced to $399,000FRIO PECAN FARM managed rental with 2b/2ba, covr’d porch, beautiful Pecan grove, wildlife, $175,000FRIO PECAN FARM 3 bedroom 3 bth home on river front lot. Like new condition with huge deck overlooking the river. Great income potential. Price reduced to $349,000.FRIO RIVER PLACE Beautiful 1.93 acre building site, heavily wooded. Quiet location. $109,500.FRIO TERRITORYThe prettiest building site on the Frio River is waiting for you. Huge cypress trees line this blue water hole that is teeming with fish. Fronts on Highway 83 and the Frio River, private, yet close to town. Good restrictions, beautiful building site overlooking the river. $350,000LEAKEY HILLS 38.5 Ac, Co Rd access, barn, cabin, stg shed, well, elec List Price: $140,000LEAKEY HILLS/10 mi west of Leakey, 20.10 ac hunting tract with abundant wildlife and, beautiful views! Blinds & feeders will convey. List $75,000LEAKEY HILLS 31 acres with cabin, well, electricity, view for miles, good hunting. $175,000MOUNTAIN VALLEY Huge 2 story home known as the PLATINUM PALACE, This is one of the most popular nightly rentals in Concan. Upper and lower decks with outdoor kitchen and firepit. Walking distance to the House Pasture and Concan Country Club. Great income producer! Call for more information.OAKMONT VILLAGE 2.21 acres of heavily wooded building site located just of FM 1120. $49,000RANCHO REAL The perfect place to get away on 6.5 ac overlooking the river. 2 bedroom one bath cabin with screened porch, with huge Indian Mound in back yard. Private location, waiting just for you. $249,500.RANCHO REAL River frontage with 22 1⁄2 acres for only $70,000.

RANCHO REAL The perfect hunting tract. 36.7 acres adjoining a large ranch. $71,900.RIVERTREE/1.19 ac home site, heavily wooded & at the end of the street. List price: $109,950 We have several beautiful building sites available in this gated community, both on the river and with river access. Call for info on our inventory.RIVERTREE Over 4 acres with 226 feet of frontage on the Frio River. Excellent building site. $215,000RIVERTREE Beautiful residential building sites ranging in price from $99,900 to $109,950.SEVEN BLUFF Like new 2 story home on river just above the crossing at 7 Bluff. It doesn’t get any better than this home and workshop with steps leading down to your deep swimming hole that is lined with huge cypress trees. $749,000. Great investment potential.SPRING HILL, 3.22 ac, with ranch style 3b/3ba, two 1/2ba, ,FP, pool with spa, outdoor kitchen and firepit. Owner LREB List $350,000SPRING HILL-.3.2 acres. Beautiful lot in a gated subdv, city wtr, O.F. terms 10% Dn,7.9% for 15 yrs: List Price $70,000THE RIDGE-Experience the Texas hill country at its finest w/ private access to your own beautiful Frio River park w/BBQ pavilion. Underground utilities, free roaming wildlife, hiking, biking & much more! This gorgeous restricted subdivision offers great building sites for your dream home, retirement or vacation get-away. B&B allowed so take advantage of this new development. Call for a showing or take a drive out 4 mi. south on RR 1120. Check out our website for current sales! Prices start $87,500THE RIDGE New construction, 3 bedroom 3 bth, with 2 fireplaces and outdoor kitchen, walking distance to river. Nestled under huge live oaks. Call for a showing todayTWIN FORKS Two tree covered lots in good location with owner financing available. Both for $69,500.TWIN FORKS Like new double wide in Twin Forks, 3 bedroom 2 bth with approx. 1,848 sf, 2 carport, stg building, huge covered deck to enjoy your coffee. Only $99,900. Call today for a showing.COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY City lot w/nice dbl-wide & lg accessory bldg. walking dist to school & shpng. Former Day Care, and should be again. Take advantage of owner financing. List $149,000COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNTY The Feed Lot is waiting for you to take advantage of a great opportunity to get into the restaurant business. Everything you need to get started is ready and waiting. Only $145,000. Bank Financing available to the right buyers.COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY. 5 income producing cabins on approx. 7 acres with room for more! $375,000.COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY Now you can enjoy your own rodeo arena. Located just north of Leakey, complete with bleachers, snack bar, restrooms, and plenty of room for additional buildings or possible dance floor. Over 7 acres of land and improvements with owner financing available. This is a great investment at $225,000.

FOR SALE1989 ALPENLITE DL 5th Wheel with Hitch

good tires, clean and working $5,000 OBO

Call 830-232-5468

FOR SALE1995 Buick Riveria, new

paint, tires, brakes, working A/C, good condition,

$2,500 will consider tradeCall 830-232-6806

STORAGE/SHOP FOR RENT

Storage/Shop 35x40, In town-Leakey, $250/month. Call 830-232-5656 or

830-232-5290

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Mary Kay Windham, Broker 664 S US Hwy. 83 Leakey, Texas 830-232-4408 office 830-374-7901 cellSEE MORE LISTINGS AND PICTURES AT WWW.HIGHPLACESREALTY.COM

NEW LISTING: 130.6 acres south of Leakey, valley and three hillsides, wooded, par�ally completed 1700+ sq. �. home, electricity. A great buy at $299,000.NEW LISTING: 14.65 acres with incredible views from the 2BR/2B home, with sunroom, Wrap-a-round porch, city water, open floor plan with lots of privacy! $265,000.NEW LISTING: Recently remodeled 3BR/2B home in town on 1+ lots, gorgeous colors, crown molding, privacy fencing, at the end of the block on a quiet street with only 3 other homes! $149,000.NEW LISTING: 26.7 manicured acres, 1BR/1B home, 3BR/1B mobile, workshop/storage, separate bathhouse and restroom, pond, both sides of seasonal creek, ag exempt. Amazing views! $334,500.NEW LISTING: 24.6 acres on Frio River, 2BR/1B home, rock pa�o, guest house, shed, end of the road! $225,000. CONTRACT PENDING!NEW LISTING: 3BR/3B home on the Frio River, guest house, covered pavilion, fire pit, access to 130 acres of common area and one mile Frio River. $379,500.NEW LISTING: 4.92 acres on the Frio River, good elevated building sites, electricity close! $99,000.1BR/1B rock cabin on 29.95, well, elec, and sep�c, amazing views. $300,000.3BR/2B home, 3 car garage, guest home, barn, workshop on 21 acres! $499,000.2/2 Covered mobile on 2 acres covered in Pecans, access

to Frio $129,000.Walk to Frio on this 3.27 acres, home, workshop, outdoor shower/restroom. $299,000.3BR/2B rock home in River Tree, access to Frio on 2.01 acres $175,000. GREAT BUY!3BR/2B log home in River Tree, access to Frio River $329,900..4 of an acre with access to one mile Frio, all u�li�es. $25,000.2.9 acres, huge Pecans, u�li�es, access to Frio River in River Tree. $106,000.1.14 acres on the Frio River and Lombardy Canal! $168,000. 1.18 acres, access to 1 mile Frio River and 130 acres! All u�li�es in place, great views! $89,000.Several 5 acre tracts with access to lake, creek, deep swimming hole. $38,500 to $40,000.Cozy cabin on 6 acres, access to lake, creek, deep swimming hole. $129,000.1 acre near Garner, access to Frio River, water hookup available. $52,900.Two adjacent lots with access to the Frio River! $45,000. Each8.09 acres, with well, mixed terrain $109,080. Adjacent 22.6 acres $203,400. 50 acres, with Frio River, Bluff Creek , home and cabin, springs! $595,000.

2013 REAL COUNTY CENTENNIAL JULY JUBILEE PARADEphotos by William Sames IV


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830.279.5973 830.988.FRIO (3746)Land & Ranch Realty, LLC

Office located 1/2 mile east of the Frio River on Texas 127 in Concan, Texas

PIZZA ON THE FRIOAt the Frio Pecan Farm Pavilion

Open: Wednesday - MondayHours: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Closed TuesdayDine In or Pick Up * Leakey, Texas

PIZZASMeat Lover’s, The Work’s, Vegetar-ian, Ultimate Cheese, Smoky Jo’s

BBQ, Wings, Garlic Bread, Hamburger, Cheeseburger

BEER & WINEAVAILABLE

(830) 232-5022

Located in Downtown Leakey, Texas! in the Historic Drugstore

183 Hwy. 83 south

OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEKMonday-Saturday 9a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Open Sunday 10-3

OPEN LATEFOR STREET DANCE

BREAKFAST ANDLUNCH SERVED

ALL DAY!!HOMEMADE SOUP, SANDWICHES

AND SALADSFRESH ROASTED COFFEE,

FRAPPES, SMOOTHIES, FLOATS AND SUNDAESTOYS & JOYS

FOR ALL AGES!

New! “The Clucker” grilled chicken sandwichGrilled chicken Caesar

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