www.hillcountryherald.net [email protected]Current Weekly News for Leakey, Camp Wood, Sabinal and Surrounding Areas WHERE IN THE WORLD DID YOU WEAR YOUR REAL COUNTY CENTENNIAL T-SHIRT? by Julie Becker Last August, CA and Caroline Breshears drove their son Michael to Daytona Beach, Florida to begin his sophomore year at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. While they were in town, they toured the Daytona International Speedway and had their photo taken in Victory Lane. 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! INDEX State News .................... Page 2 Legals/Jail Register ...... Page 3 Community News ......... Page 4-6 Feature Story ................. Page 7 Obituaries ...................... Page 8 Classifieds ..................... Page 12 High: 68° Low: 59° Today’s Weather 50 February 20, 2013 Tri-Canyon’s Only Weekly Newspaper! INSIDE ............................ Page 11 ............................ Page 9 ♦ ♦ ............................. Page 7 ............................ Page 11 ............................ Page 8 The Daughters of the Republic of Texas Caddel-Smith Chapter members met February 14, 2013, at the 1 st State Bank of Uvalde in the McNelly Room. 17 members and 4 guests traveled from Bandera, Barksdale, Brackettville, Camp Wood, Concan, Leakey, Rocksprings, Sabinal, Utopia and Uvalde. President Judy Burleson called the meeting to order at 10: 30 a.m. and invocation was given by Chaplain Billie Jean Davis. Ms. Burleson led members in saying the pledges to the United States and Texas flags and 2 nd Vice President Beverly Langford read the DRT objectives. The January meeting minutes were read by Secretary Patsy Keelin and Ernestine Carson gave her Treasurer’s Report. Ms. Carson reported the chapter has a total of 99 members. President Burleson informed members the DRT Library is closed temporarily for inventory. This is a joint project of the Texas General Land Office continued page 4 A blue ribbon and third place at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo means another successful year for the Smiths and the tradition they initiated three years ago. Starting in 2010, Kirmon and Inez Smith (pictured), with the help of Inez’s cousin, Neil Boultinghouse, and friend Gilbert Burgus, have been educating and influencing the youth of Utopia, Texas by giving a select group of Ag kids the opportunity to restore a tractor and take it to show. In keeping with this custom, each year at the end of the project the restored tractor goes to one of the Smith’s grandchildren. This year’s tractor is one that is unique in its own right simply because of the symbolism and tradition associated with the project. In recent years, the boys have restored two John Deere tractors and a 1952 Farmall Super C. This year the tractor just happens to be the 1950 Farmall M that belonged to Mrs. Smith’s father, Volney Otto Umlang, who bought it new in the Sabinal Canyon over 60 years ago. To give the tractor even more sentimental value, it will be given to Volney’s great grandson, Glen Carroll Thomas Umlang, after the students finish their tractor shows for the year. Glen Carroll, who would have been named Smith, was instead given the last name Umlang at birth in order to carry on the family name. “It’s a thrill for me beyond words,” Mrs. Smith said. “What made the project so exciting for me was to know that this has gone through all the generations.” After her father passed away, the tractor went to Mrs. Smith’s brother. “I never dreamed that I would ever even get the opportunity to get the tractor back,” Mrs. Smith said. “My brother got it, which was fine, but then when he passed away I was able to get it back.” continued page 6 We’ve been talking about ObamaCare for awhile now, but here is a grim reality. In conversations with my children, it was stated that when completing their tax return information this year, they were specifically asked if they and their children were covered under a health insurance plan and told if they did not have the correct documentation next year, they would more than likely be fined. Luckily they have insurance, but millions do not. ObamaCare is going to happen by law unless it is stopped and at this point, it doesn’t look like that will happen. On top of Obamacare being a long and complicated process, the plan requires individuals to submit personal health information to the IRS. When Obamacare’s individual mandate takes effect in 2014, all Americans who file income tax returns must complete an additional IRS tax form. The new form will require disclosure of a taxpayer’s personal identifying health information in order to determine compliance with the Affordable Care Act’s individual mandate. There is no way for the IRS to enforce Obamacare without such invasive reporting. Every January, health insurance companies across America will send out tax documents to each insured individual. This tax document—a copy of which will be furnished to the IRS—must contain sufficient information for taxpayers to prove that they purchased qualifying health insurance under Obamacare. This new tax information document must, at a minimum, contain: the name and health insurance identification number of the taxpayer; the name and tax identification number of the health insurance company; the number of months the taxpayer was covered by this insurance plan; and whether or not the plan was purchased in one of Obamacare’s “exchanges.” continued page 2 VET CLINIC Burk Feed & Western Wear, Leakey 11AM to 2PM Saturday, February 23rd DRT Nominating Committee Announces Texas History Essay Winners Written/submitted by Kay Anderson ObamaCare, It’s here by Julie Becker River flows were taken on the Frio and Nueces Rivers on February 11 th and five locations showed increased levels of flow and two crossings; Fulgham’s and Kent Creek showed a decrease in flow. Fulgham’s Crossing just south of the Alto Frio Baptist Encampment had a flow of 9,628 gpm (gallons per minute) this month compared to the flow of 14,282 gpm last month. Leakey Springs had a flow of 3,889 gpm this month and a flow of 3,321 gpm last month. This was a nice increase, I thought the flow looked a little better than what the numbers showed. The Mill Creek Crossing is flowing a little swifter this month, it has increased to a flow of 7,271 gpm this month up slightly from last month’s flow of 6,810 gpm. It amazes me that the flow is still this good at this crossing because there are 6 culverts of the 14 total culverts that are not flowing at all. On the west prong of the Frio River the weather is having the same effect on the flows, the Rancho Real crossing had a flow of 5,067 gpm compared to a flow of 3,962 gpm last month. This crossing always makes me wonder what is going on, there is a large island on the upper side of the crossing and water is diverted around to both ends of the crossing so the center reading are always lower than the outside readings. I can never guess if the flow is better or worse just looking at crossing like in some of the other areas. This area needs a major water event to get back in shape. The Kent Creek crossing had a slight decrease since last month with a flow of 669 gpm this month down from a flow of 733 gpm last month. The crossings are still looking “OK” but we need a significant rainfall event very soon. Nueces River flows were also taken on February 11 th and they too showed similar results as that found on the Frio River. McDonalds Crossing was at 11,370 gpm this month compared to 8,949 gpm last month. The Nueces River Dam on Highway 55 south of Camp Wood had a flow of 17,531 gpm this month up from 14,618 gpm last month. Let’s all continue to pray for more rainfall and conserve what we have. (see more graphs page 9) River Flows and Water News by Joel Pigg, General Manager History Repeats Itself NEW LIFE TO OLD TRACTORS by Jeneva Noah From humble origins, Starkeys built long line of achievers How To Stop A Church Gossip DO YOU LOVE & CARE ABOUT THE FRIO RIVER? Hazel Baylor, Sharon Tweedy, and Billie Jean Davis
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[email protected] Current Weekly News for Leakey, Camp Wood, Sabinal and Surrounding Areas
WHERE IN THE WORLD DID YOU WEAR YOUR REAL COUNTY
CENTENNIAL T-SHIRT? by Julie Becker
Last August, CA and Caroline Breshears drove their son Michael to Daytona Beach, Florida to begin his sophomore year at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. While they were in town, they toured the Daytona International Speedway and had their photo taken in Victory Lane. 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!
The Daughters of the Republic of Texas Caddel-Smith Chapter members met February 14, 2013, at the 1st State Bank of Uvalde in the McNelly Room. 17 members and 4 guests traveled from Bandera, Barksdale, Brackettville, Camp Wood, Concan, Leakey, Rocksprings, Sabinal, Utopia and Uvalde. President Judy Burleson called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m. and invocation was given by Chaplain Billie
Jean Davis. Ms. Burleson led members in saying the pledges to the United States
and Texas flags and 2nd Vice President Beverly Langford read the DRT objectives. The January meeting minutes were read by Secretary Patsy Keelin and Ernestine Carson gave her Treasurer’s Report. Ms. Carson reported the chapter has a total of 99 members. President Burleson informed members the DRT Library is closed temporarily for inventory. This is a joint project of the
Texas General Land Office continued page 4
A blue ribbon and third place at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo means another successful year for the Smiths and the tradition they initiated three years ago. Starting in 2010, Kirmon and Inez Smith (pictured), with the help of Inez’s cousin, Neil Boultinghouse, and friend Gilbert Burgus, have been educating and influencing the youth of Utopia, Texas by giving a select group of Ag kids the opportunity to restore a tractor and take it to show. In keeping with this custom, each year at the end of the project the restored tractor goes to one of the Smith’s grandchildren.
This year’s tractor is one that is unique in its own right simply because of the symbolism and tradition associated with the project. In recent years, the boys have restored two John Deere tractors and a 1952 Farmall Super C. This year the tractor just happens to be the 1950 Farmall M that belonged to Mrs. Smith’s father, Volney Otto Umlang, who bought it new in the Sabinal Canyon over 60 years ago. To give the tractor even more sentimental value, it will be given to Volney’s great grandson, Glen Carroll Thomas Umlang, after the students finish their tractor shows for the year. Glen
Carroll, who would have been named Smith, was instead given the last name Umlang at birth in order to carry on the family name. “It’s a thrill for me beyond words,” Mrs. Smith said. “What made the project so exciting for me was to know that this has gone through all the generations.”After her father passed away, the tractor went to Mrs. Smith’s brother.“I never dreamed that I would ever even get the opportunity to get the tractor back,” Mrs. Smith said. “My brother got it, which was fine, but then when he passed away I was able to get it back.”
continued page 6
We’ve been talking about ObamaCare for awhile now, but here is a grim reality. In conversations with my children, it was stated that when completing their tax return information this year, they were specifically asked if they and their children were covered under a health insurance plan and told if they did not have the correct documentation next year, they would more than likely be fined. Luckily they have insurance, but millions do not.ObamaCare is going to happen by law unless it is stopped and at this point, it doesn’t look like that will happen. On top of Obamacare being a long and complicated process, the plan requires individuals to submit personal health information to the IRS. When Obamacare’s individual mandate takes effect in 2014, all Americans who file income tax returns must complete an additional IRS tax form. The new form will require disclosure of a taxpayer’s personal identifying health
information in order to determine compliance with the Affordable Care Act’s individual mandate. There is no way for the IRS to enforce Obamacare without such invasive reporting. Every January, health insurance companies across America will send out tax documents to each insured individual. This tax document—a copy of which will be furnished to the IRS—must contain sufficient information for taxpayers to prove that they purchased qualifying health insurance under Obamacare. This new tax information document must, at a minimum, contain: the name and health insurance identification number of the taxpayer; the name and tax identification number of the health insurance company; the number of months the taxpayer was covered by this insurance plan; and whether or not the plan was purchased in one of Obamacare’s “exchanges.”
continued page 2
VET CLINICBurk Feed &
Western Wear, Leakey
11AM to 2PM Saturday,
February 23rd
DRT Nominating Committee Announces Texas History Essay Winners Written/submitted by Kay Anderson
ObamaCare, It’s here by Julie Becker
River flows were taken on the Frio and Nueces Rivers on February 11th and five locations showed increased levels of flow and two crossings; Fulgham’s and Kent Creek showed a decrease in flow. Fulgham’s Crossing just south of the Alto Frio Baptist Encampment had a flow of 9,628 gpm (gallons per minute) this month compared to the flow of 14,282 gpm last month. Leakey Springs had a flow of 3,889 gpm this month and a flow of 3,321 gpm last month. This was a nice increase, I thought the flow looked a little better than what the numbers showed. The Mill Creek Crossing is flowing a little swifter this month, it has increased to a flow of 7,271 gpm this month up slightly from last month’s flow of 6,810 gpm. It amazes me that the flow is still this good at this crossing because there are 6 culverts of the 14 total culverts that are not flowing at all. On the west
prong of the Frio River the weather is having the same effect on the flows, the Rancho Real crossing had a flow of 5,067 gpm compared to a flow of 3,962 gpm last month. This crossing always makes me wonder what is going on, there is a large island on the upper side of the crossing and water is diverted around to both ends of the crossing so the center reading are always lower than the outside readings. I can never guess if the flow is better or worse just looking at crossing like in some of the other areas. This area needs a major water event to get back in shape. The Kent Creek crossing had a slight decrease since last month with a flow of 669 gpm this month down from a flow of 733 gpm last month. The crossings are still looking “OK” but we need a significant rainfall event very soon. Nueces River flows were also taken on February 11th and they too showed
similar results as that found on the Frio River. McDonalds Crossing was at 11,370 gpm this month compared to 8,949 gpm last month. The Nueces River Dam on Highway 55 south of
Camp Wood had a flow of 17,531 gpm this month up from 14,618 gpm last month. Let’s all continue to pray for more rainfall and conserve what we have. (see more graphs page 9)
River Flows and Water News by Joel Pigg, General Manager
History Repeats Itself
NEW LIFE TO OLD TRACTORS by Jeneva Noah
From humble origins, Starkeys built long line of achievers
How To Stop A Church Gossip
DO YOU LOVE & CARE ABOUT THE FRIO RIVER?
Hazel Baylor, Sharon Tweedy, and Billie Jean Davis
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Edwards County Commissioner’s Corner By Lee Sweeten
It is time once again to be thinking about the wonderful young ladies that are in the Frio Canyon area who would be a good representative for the Frio Canyon Chamber of Com-
merce as Miss Frio River. Nomination forms are available at River Rags and Rhinestones, in Leakey and online at the Chamber website. Nominations are due by February 22,
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Gov. Perry Announces Tenaris to Create 600 Jobs in Matagorda CountyGov. Rick Perry announced that Tenaris will be extending its U.S. investments by building a new steel pipe manufacturing facility in Matagorda County, creating 600 jobs and $1.3 billion in capital investment. The state is providing $6 million through the Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) to close the deal on this new facility and job creation. The governor recruited company leadership during his economic development trip to Italy last year, and also at the Formula 1 race in Austin.
“This announcement is only possible thanks to the hard work of state and local officials, as well as, the area business community, which always plays a major role in decisions like this,” Gov. Perry said. “The most profound statement about our favorable economic climate comes when companies like Tenaris make an investment of this size in our state. That says that not only is Texas the best place to grow your business now, but they’re confident that we’ll remain that way moving forward.”Tenaris is a global manufacturer
of steel pipe products used for drilling in the energy industry. The 1 million sq. foot Matagorda County facility will include a state-of-the-art seamless pipe mill, heat treatment and premium threading facilities. Once complete, the mill is expected to produce 600,000 tons of pipe annually.“We appreciate the assistance provided by the Governor, his staff and the many local officials involved in this significant milestone for Tenaris,” President of Tenaris North America Germán Curá said.
At last week’s Commissioners’ Court Meeting there were several items discussed and acted on that have are of particular interest. While I will not describe all of what occurred, I will try to highlight those that have received some public interest in the past. Of particular interest to me was a presentation from TXDOT on the closure of some of the roadside parks in Edwards County. If you have driven by any of these rest areas, you must have noticed the amount of trash that has been thrown out. Now I am not talking about the trash that tourist place in the cans. I am talking about the household trash, dead animals, feed sacks and various other garbage that is simply piled up at these location. We were told by TXDOT that the cost of picking up the discarded waste is substantial and that if the Court Chose to do so, TXDOT would be willing to close some or all of the rest areas. I for one often enjoy stopping at many of these roadside parks when I am out riding my motorcycle and really would not like to see any of them closed. However, the trash issue requires attention and unless there is a workable solution, it is likely that some of the rest areas will be closed. Those of you who have followed my columns over the years know that the issue of trash along our roadways and streams has always been one of my pet peeves. We like to blame it on the tourists or the hunters but in this case it is hard to do. When common household trash is discarded in such large amounts and there is evidence found that a large percentage of it comes from locals, then the blame falls closer to home. I know several months ago, I was passing by the Rest Area at HW 41 and HW 377 about 8 miles north of Rocksprings and I just happened to see a person from Barksdale unloading several bags of trash. I know that the problem with waste disposal is a big issue in our rural area, but discarding your waste at the rest areas is not the solution. I am hoping that we can work with local law enforcement and find a way to keep our roads and rest areas clear of trash.Carl Esser made a presentation to the Court relating to funding for inadequate septic systems in the unincorporated areas of the County. It appears that there may be funding available to replace old systems. If you are interested, information will be available by contacting the
Edwards County Judge’s Office in Rocksprings,For sometime, the County has been looking at ways to reduce the debt payout for the annex without having to increase taxes. We had received information from various entities on different methods of doing so and the meeting there was a presentation by Wells Nelson and Associates (an investment firm) relating to refinancing the at a lower rated of interest. From the documents presented it appears we can save the taxpayers almost $280,000.00 dollars over the term of the note. We approved moving forward with the process and approved a Bond Counsel to assist. One of the main items of interest for sometime has been leaving the MRGCOG and moving to the Concho Valley COG. For over a year the Commissioners’ Court has been looking at the Pros and Cons of such a move. The County has published articles in the local paper and has had the item on several past Agendas. MRGCOG officials have made presentations to the Commissioners’ Court and there has been several discussions on the issue. There also has been a lot of misinformation spread about the process and that the County would lose the 911 radio system if such a move were to be made. After various meetings with the MRGCOG this misinformation was determined to be false. What
many may not know is that five of the nine counties that make up the MRGCOG have filed complaints relating to mismanagement of the COG and that the COG has had problems with the last 2 audits conducted. While many of us really do not like change and are hesitant to move forward, I think it is best for the County to move forward with and leave the MRGCOG and enter the Concho Valley COG. In fact, I made the motion to approve a resolution to do so. The resolution was passed with one dissenting vote by one of the newly elected Commissioners who felt that he did not have enough information to support the resolution. The Commissioners also voted to purchase laptop computers for each commissioner. The laptops will be used to facilitate the delivery of information to the Court and hopefully cut down on the time and waste of making copies of everything for everyone. A policy will be developed for their use.This week’s quote comes from an anonymous source and goes“The problems we face today are there because the people who work for a living are now outnumbered by those who vote for a living.” As always, if you have comments on this article or other County related issues, feel free to contact me either on my cell (210) 912-8481 or at home (830) 234-3160 or via email at [email protected]
More than 100 actively concerned citizens gathered at Church in the Valley Tuesday evening (February 12th) for a presentation on “Knowing Your Constitutional Rights”. This program was sponsored by the newly formed SouthWest Texas Patriots (formerly known as the Conservative Women of SouthWest Texas). David Walls, Director of Operations for Texas Values, a division of Liberty Institute (Austin, Texas) spoke on our First Amendment Rights. Mr. Walls emphasized the role that churches have played in the erosion of our religious liberties by yielding unto unconstitutional threats by our government. He also cited many of the attacks on family and faith currently being directed at our schools, Boy Scouts, Hobby Lobby (to name a few). In an effort to engage people, Liberty Institute, joined with the Family Research
Council (FRC), to launch “The Survey of Religious Hostility in America”, a compilation of more than 600 documented incidents of religious bigotry that have occurred throughout the country – most in the past 10 years. A list of these can be found at: libertyinstitute.org. Our first amendment (explained Mr. Walls) is the bedrock of all other liberties, without which, none others can exist. A history of the second amendment was then presented by Maggie Gunn, event coordinator for the club and GOP Uvalde County Chair. History clearly shows that the right to bear arms is an individual rather than a collective right (thus it exists in the Bill of Rights), and is considered an unalienable (God given) right by the Founders. All regulation of firearms is left exclusively under the control of the states. We were blessed to have Deputy Sheriff Bruce Carr
(Real County) and Constable Alvin Lewis (Zavala County) participate and answer questions from the group, with most of the concern being that of protecting our state against federal confiscation of our firearms. In summary, as David Walls expressed - it is really up to state sovereignty to protect our liberties and Texas might as well lead the way. There are numerous bills being proposed in the current 83rd Texas Legislature regarding gun rights. Please watch your legislators carefully and frequently visit: www.capitol.state.tx.us. For more information about the SouthWest Texas Patriots, please visit: swtexaspatriots.org. The next event is scheduled for April 13th: Succeeding in the New World of American Socialism by Dr. Andre Kulisz (location TBA).
Texas Governor Rick Perry officially notified the federal government last fall that Texas will not set up an exchange to buy health insurance. Perry sent the letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius a day before the deadline to let Washington know that the state will not set up its own exchange. The current administration gave states the option of setting up their own exchanges, partnering with the federal government or letting Washington do it. It is noted that 26 states declined to set up exchanges. The exchanges will begin operating in October 2013. Come 2014 you purchase insurance or pay a “penalty income tax”. The first year it is $95 or 1% of your income. This process will involve millions of new tax documents landing in mailboxes across America every January, along with the usual raft of W-2s, 1099s, and 1098s. At tax time, the 140 million families who file a tax
return will have to get acquainted with a brand new tax filing form. Six million of these families will end up paying Obamacare’s individual mandate non-compliance tax penalty.
My daughter’s thoughts are from a married, mother of two, stay at home mom, “My personal thoughts on this subject are most people who have money have health insurance because they can afford it. It’s the people who can not afford health insurance that are being fined. So were are punishing people
who are already struggling and making them pay fines because they already can’t afford health insurance. How does that help the uninsured?” We will continue to cover this issue, please note the amount of information, pros and cons, misinformation and political rhetoric is overwhelming. So my suggestion is to seek out information that applies to your family and situation.
Property 001 : 9.3 ac. Views, underground utilities and sensible restrictions. Borders a large ranch. Owner/Broker. $129,900Property 002 : Rocksprings area. Gently rolling topography, small hunting cabin, elec close. $54,000 PENDING!!!Property 3-6: 1+ ac. Commercial lots Concan. Frontage on US HWY 83. All utilities available. $139,000-$149,000NEW Property 007: 130 acs. On Bear Creek in Concan. No restrictions. Off CR349. $15,227.31 per acre POSSIBLE OWNER TERMSProperty 008: Old Town Uvalde! 823 N. Getty St. Charming 2/2 home w/2 guest houses. Fully leased @ $1400 per month! $268,000Property 009 : 134 acs. RR337 West frontage. Great for hunting. Elec. meter. Views. Will divide into 84 and 50 ac. $328,300 REDUCEDNEWProperty 010: 2.61 ac. lot on county rd. just 2 mi. east of Leakey. Covered w/oaks, city water & elec. avail. Great home base for RV!NEWProperty 011: Gorgeous 3BR/2BA in Canyon Oaks—Concan. Complete May 2013. Granite, custom cabinets, nice! $225,000NEWProperty 012: Beautiful RIVERFRONT cabin! 2.27 acs. Rentals OK. Huge deck overlooking the Frio, secluded, bunkhouse. $350,000Property 013 : 417 Oriole Ave. Valley Ranch. All brick 3/2 open floorplan w/workshop. 2.24 acs. Attached 2C garage. $199,000NEWProperty 014: Beautifully updated Country Cottage PLUS studio/library and 2BR bunkhouse!!! In Reagan Wells on 4.72 ac. w/trees & views. 100 ac. of common area and River access. Rental OK. Owner/Broker $139,000Property 015: Heavily treed 2 ac. lot in Saddle Mtn. Water meter in place, elec & phone run across front of lot. $60,000 POSSIBLE O.F.Property 016: 21 acs. Hwy.1050. No restrictions & lg. neighbors. Nice topography and views! $146,979 PENDINGProperty 017: Whiskey Mountain Inn. 1869 Farmhouse on 17.69 acs. w/6 rental cabins. Gorgeous! $579,000Property 018 : HUNTING! 31+ ACS. Blinds, feeders and travel trailer! Remote but good access. REDUCED $74,900 POSSIBLE O.F.Property 019 : RIVERFRONT HOME! 6+ acs. 3BR/3.5BA + Apt. Fishing pond, huge barn, rock patios! $699,000 REDUCED! POSSIBLE O.F.Property 020: 31+ acs. NO RESTRICTIONS. Hwy. 1050 frontage. Unique cabin & guest house. Water well, views, fenced. $349,000 Property 021: Kickapoo Valley Ranch. 237 to 585 acs. Super hunting & large neighbors. $1050 to $1300 per acreProperty 022 : INCOME PRODUCING! 2/1 house and 3/2 mobile home. Frio River access + close to Garner State Park. $126,500 REDUCEDProperty 023: Cute log cabin on 7+/- acs. Deer Creek Estates. On a seasonal creek, remote, pretty views. $140,000Property 024: Frio River Place lot. Nearly THREE acres! Water & elec. available. Nice river access. RV usage ok. $119,000Property 025 : RR336 north of Leakey. 17+ acs. West prong of the Frio River on eastern boundary $222,000 REDUCEDProperty 026-027 : RIVER FRONT! Gorgeous oak and cypress trees, views of the mountains. $225,000 EA. POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCINGProperty 028 : Frio River Place 1.51 acs. SUPER CLOSE to river. Water system & elec. Nice area. $75,000 POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING
Property 029 : 260 acs. +/- WILL DIVIDE Hwy. frontage, Call Martin for all the details! $4250 per acreNEWProperty 030: Rancho Real, 10 ac. of remote land. 4x4 needed. Great hunting or recreational tract. Pretty flat topography. $32,500Property 031: Riverfront home in the Frio Pecan Farm! In rental pool. Lots of amenities. $269,000 REDUCEDProperty 033: 5.16 ac. lot near town. City water & elec. Gorgeous views, paved roads, security gate. $84,900Property 034: 3 acs. In Concan fronting Hwy. 127. Just past Neal’s & Frio River. Great Commercial location! $225,000Property 035: 144 acs. Leakey city limits. Huge trees, county road frontage. Great homeplace or Development $7,000 per ac. REDUCEDProperty 036: Riverfront lot w/water & electric. Huge cypress and oak trees. Very nice! 1.78 acs. $159,000 POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCINGProperty 037: 5.3 ac. in Deer Creek Estates. HUGE oak trees and views. Gated entry & private paved road access. All useable land. $64,500Property 038: Cozy 2/2 log cabin in Frio Pecan Farm. Managed rentals. Investment property. $175,000Property 040: Beautiful rock home. Unique details. River Park. 1620 sq. ft. on 1.24 acs. HUGE trees. Outdoor fp. $259,900 REDUCEDProperty 041: 25 acs. Hunting property w/well & electricity. Frontage on Hwy. 41. Great location. $95,000Property 043: 10+ acs. AG EXEMPT! Great homesite. Small tank site, meter pole, RR337 & County Rd. frontage. $105,000Property 044-046 : Canyon Oaks/Concan lots. River access, elec./ water available. 1ac. to 9+ acs.!!! $42,500 to $85,000Property 047: 1+/- ac. lot Mountain Valley in Concan. Close to golf course, House Pasture, Frio. Rentals OK!!! $89,000Property 050: River access lot w/huge trees! All utilities. Frio River Place. Just steps from the Frio! Owner/Agent $86,000Property 052: Huge 3/2 Triple wide on beautiful, shady 1.52 acs. Garage + sunroom. Close to town. City water AND well. $99,000Property 053: 7+ acs. Frio frontage w/large 4/2 DW plus nice barn. $299,000Property 056: Lovely newer home on 4 ac. close to town. Views for MILES! Huge porches, custom cabinetry, workshop. $229,500 Property 060, 063: The Ranch Subdivision in Concan. Ag. Exempt residential lots 5-8 ACS.w/Frio Access. $130-165KProperty 061: Cute brick house in Leakey. 170 Pecan Drive. Close to everything. On 2 lots w/guest house. $115,000Property 064: Two 1+ ac. lots w/Hwy. 83 frontage. No Restrictions. Elec. & city water available. $37,500 each lot.Property 065: 3/2 brick house on RR337. No Restrictions. Currently a successful nightly rental. CLOSE to river. $129,500 REDUCEDProperty 067: 89+ acs. Hwy. frontage, near Garner. Partial high fence. Addtl. acreage available. $429,000 OWNER TERMSProperty 068: 89+ acs. Adjacent to #67 above. Gorgeous land w/great topography. $429,000 OWNER TERMSProperty 069: 14.9 acs. Hwy. 2748 frontage in Uvalde Co. Just gorgeous. Great homesite. Additional acreage avail. $115,000 OWNER TERMSProperty 070: 18.74 acs. Real County. 2/3rds high fenced. Additional acreage available. $115,000 OWNER TERMS
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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
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GOVERNMENT OFFICIALSCity of Leakey Mayor: Harry Schneemann
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The Nueces River Authority announces its intent to submit an application to the United States Department of Agriculture’s Rural Utilities Service Grant/Loan Program. The Authority
intends to install wastewater collection lines and two lift stations to serve Twin Forks Subdivision, Frio River Estates Subdivision, and Leakey Springs Subdivision near the City
of Leakey in Real County, to upgrade a wastewater treatment plant currently under design from 250,000 gpd to 400,000
gpd, to purchase land for application of treated effluent, and to purchase related equipment. The requested amount of grant/loan
funding is $6,689,086.Comments on this application may be directed to Con Mims,
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CITY OF LEAKEYTXCDBG 712027
A314 Final Notice and Public Explanation of a Proposed Activity in a 100-Year Floodplain
To: All interested Federal, State, and Local Agencies, Groups, and Individuals
This is to give notice that the City of Leakey under Part 58 has conducted an evaluation as required by Executive Order 11988 and/or 11990, in
accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management, to determine the potential affect that its activity in the floodplain and wetland will have on the human environment for the City of Leakey’s new ground water supply
development under TxCDBG 712027. The purpose of this project is to give the City of Leakey, in Real County, Texas additional water infrastructure
by installing approximately 1,620 linear feet of six inch water transmission line and construct GUI treatment facilities in order to use a private GUI well on a permanent basis. A 300 gpm enhanced water treatment facility will be constructed. The treatment will include pre-filtration of the GUI supply using 10 micron cartridge filtration followed by 5 micron and 1
micron absolute cartridge filtration pressure vessels in series and continuous turbidity and disinfectant residual monitoring equipment and all related
piping housed in a small building. The size of the filter plant building will be approximately 28 ft. x 24 ft. The proposed project is located at East Fourth Street at the old water plant site in Leakey, Texas. The water transmission line will extend approximately 1,600 linear feet from the water plant to
along RR337 to new private well site in Leakey, Texas Real County. This project involves approximately one acre of land in the floodplain.
The City of Leakey has considered the following alternatives and mitigation measures to be taken to minimize adverse impacts and to restore and
preserve natural and beneficial values: Preserving Natural Values and Minimizing Impacts: By elevating the well
head site and disallowing impervious surfaces in and around the floodplain, the construction will have minimal effects on water resources. In addition to the prohibition on impervious surfaces in and directly around the floodplain, the floodplain was preserved through elevation and positioning of the well equipment. These actions will serve to both restore habitat off and on site
while also preserving non-impacted areas to minimize effects. Additionally, the city has implemented a policy of “no net loss” for all wetlands impacts
though a restoration and compensatory mitigation program. As a result of these actions the City of Leakey is in compliance with state and local
floodplain protection procedures.The City of Leakey has reevaluated the alternatives to building in the floodplain and has determined that it has no practicable alternative.
Environmental files that document compliance with steps 3 through 6 of Executive Order 11988 and/or 11990, are available for public inspection,
review and copying upon request at the times and location delineated in the last paragraph of this notice for receipt of comments. This activity will have
no significant impact on the environment for the following reasons: The project is not an action “which may or will significantly affect” the quality of the human environment, wildlife, or vegetation within the project site. The City has also determined that the proposed activities “will not affect” any known local, state, or national historic, architectural, or archaeological resource listed or potentially eligible for listing in the National Register of
Historical Places or in any state or national registry.There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected by activities in floodplains and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment should be given an opportunity to
express their concerns and provide information about these areas. Second, an adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of information about floodplains can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks associated with the occupancy
and modification of these special areas. Third, as a matter of fairness, when the Federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in floodplains, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued
risk.Written comments must be received by the City of Leakey at the following
address on or before March 1, 2013. Please address all comments to Mr. Harry Schneemann, Mayor, City of Leakey, P. O. Box 219 Leakey, Texas
78873 or (830) 232-6757, during the hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Comments may also be submitted via email at [email protected]
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information and explanations that they have missed. So please remind your children to take the responsibility and attend after school tutoring if needed. Spring is always an extremely busy time in any school system with all the sports, stock shows and UIL, so remind you children to stay on task and take advantage of what is being offered by me and all the teachers. In case some parents are not familiar with what I teach at Leakey ISD: English I, Pre-AP English II, English 8, Pre-AP English 9, Pre-AP English 8, AP Language and Composition, Art I-III, and yearbook. If your child is in any of these classes, or even if they are not in one of my classes; they may come to my tutorials for help after school. All the teachers are here for the students and will work with any student if they just ask. Please contact me at any time, at 830-232-5595 or email me at [email protected].
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Texas and the result will be one of the most comprehensive catalogs of Texas history in the State. The library has hired temporary workers to complete this enormous undertaking and has asked DRT chapters for financial support. The Caddel-Smith Chapter members approved a $200.00 donation. Ms. Burleson brought members up-to-date on the DRT Vision: The Republic Village project. The DRT President General Karen Thompson signed documents in December 2012 to purchase property adjacent to the French Legation in Austin. This is a major milestone for the Daughters to construct The Republic Village that will be the location for the DRT headquarters, museum and research center. The Phase 1 budget is $2.8 million and one of the fund raisers are the sale of pavers. A Trail of Ancestors throughout the Village will be paved with the names of DRT chapters, members and ancestors. As of January 24, 2013, the paver project has received $210,000 in donations. Members were encouraged to purchase a paver to honor an ancestor and/or member. Visit www.RepublicVillage.comfor more information.President Burleson thanked officers and committee members for all the work and support they gave during her current term. She then asked the 2013 Nominating Committee for their report. Hazel Baylor recognized Billie Jean Davis and Sharon Tweedy as other committee members and announced the nominated slate of officers for 2013-2015. The election of officers will take place during the April business meeting.Mary Dale Brewer, Registrar, announced one application for new membership will be mailed shortly to the DRT Registrar General, and she is assisting two prospective members with their applications. President Burleson read a letter of recommendation for a prospective member which was approved by the
membership. Kay Anderson, Education Chairman, thanked Judy Burleson for supervising the collection of essays and judging of the DRT Texas History Essay contest in her absence. She also thanked Pat Burrier, Patsy Keelin, Beverly Langford, Jakelynn Crawford and Karen Collins for judging the essays. The 4th grade students wrote on James W. Fannin or The Angel of Goliad and the top three essays are: 1st place Zoe Carnes, Nueces Canyon ISD; 2nd place Wylden Hubbard, Leakey ISD; and 3rd place Analee Carabajal, Nueces ISD. The 7th grade students wrote on James W. Fannin and Fort Defiance and the top three essays are: 1st place Coleman Kerr, Leakey ISD; 2nd place Damian Gonzalez, Leakey ISD; and
3rd place Micah Vernor, Nueces ISD.In other chapter business there was discussion regarding the increased use of e-mail for correspondence and other mailings to save paper and postage. Members were also reminded to provide President Burleson with their DRT volunteer hours on or before the April 11 meeting. The next Caddel-Smith Chapter meeting will be held Saturday, March 2, 2013, beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the Leakey United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 419 North Market Street in Leakey to recognize the 2013 DRT Texas History Essay Contest winners. After the meeting was adjourned members enjoyed lunch and visiting at the Sunrise Restaurant in Uvalde.
Leakey ISD held their regular Board of Trustee meeting on February 18, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. Trustees Alberto Gonzales and Jerry Wayne Bates were not present. Board President Charlie Reagor called the meeting to order. Following the pledges and opening prayer, visitors were welcomed. The board approved the min-utes from the January 14th, 2013 regular board meeting and payment of bills and invoices for February 2013. Trustees approved the Update 96, affect-ing local policies. This was regard-ing leaves and absences; instructional materials and attendance accounting. The school calendar for 2013-2014 was approved. The 2013-2014 school year will begin on August 26, 2013 and end on May 30th, 2014, for a total of 180 of instruction.The board approved the Order of Trustee Election and the Order of Special Trustee Election. President Charlie Reagor seat on the board is up for election as well as the seat held by Trustee Shane Hohman. Hohman filled the position left by the resignation of Lem Lewis. The special election is for the position held by Trustee Terry Jones. Jones filled the unexpired term of Ruben Navarro. (see page 2 for notice)Business Manager, Don Ferguson, noted there have been no filings for these posi-
tions.Trustees appointed Martha Sames as the Election Judge for this election and Ronnie Williams as the Alternate Elec-tion Judge.After some discussion, Trustees approved additional substitute teachers. Trustees approved the Tax Refund for Tax Year 2011 and the Wellness Policy for Leakey ISD.Superintendent James Hesson discussed the Statement of Impact amendment for Big Springs Charter School. He said he believes the proposed change for the open-enrollment charter school will have a major impact on the Leakey ISD school district by depleting enrollment with a direct impact on the financial status of LISD.Trustees voiced opinions regarding the situation of students transferring to the charter school and the impact it has on attendance at Leakey ISD. Hesson said the request from Big Springs is to increase their enrollment capability from 170 students to 250 students. Ferguson presented the monthly board report and financial summery and invest-ment report to Trustees. He also gave an election update.Assistant Principal, Kathy Pannell dis-cussed the enrollment status, stating it stands at 251 and is down from previous
numbers. She said some withdraws have come from families moving away. She reviewed some previous and upcoming field trips with the board.Hesson discussed the update on the air conditioning system for the gym, stating the contractors are waiting for basketball season to end. (he noted he hopes it is a while yet! GO EAGLES!) He also updated the board on the status of the bus route to Concan and bus purchases possible in the future. He said he would like to start the Concan route effective immediately.Trustees entered into executive session at 7:49 p.m and returned around 10 p.m.The contract for the current Coun-selor, Shirley Sliter, was approved and extended for one year. The contract for the current Athletic Director, Phil Aris, was approved and extended for one year. The contract for the current Technol-ogy Coordinator, Michael Davis, was approved and extended for one year. The contract for the Assistant Principal was not renewed, instead the board voted to post the position to be listed as Princi-pal, not Assistant Principal. With not further business the meeting was adjourned.
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Miranda Richter is the daughter of Amanda Gonzalez of Leakey and Ryan Richter of San Antonio. This young lady has attended Leakey ISD since kindergarten and is only months from graduation. During Miranda’s high school years, she has been an active member of Eagle Athletics, participating in volleyball, basketball and track. Miranda’s main passion is volleyball and she achieved the varsity setter position her sophomore year, going with her team to Area for two consecutive years. Because of her strong commitment to volleyball, Miranda tried out for and achieved a position on the San Antonio Hornets Club
Volleyball Team. She continues to play for her club team in hopes of receiving a scholarship. Miranda has been an active member of Real County 4-H and FFA, serving as a Creed Speaker. While holding a position as the senior class secretary, Miranda is also a member of the Leakey ISD Student Council.After graduation, Miranda wishes to attend a junior college for her basics, and then transfer to a larger university to pursue a Master’s Degree in Audiology, to become a Speech Pathologist.
Drew Shackelford is the son of Bryan and Lori Shackelford and has one older sister, Candice Clark. Shackelford participated in football, basketball, tennis and track. He also is a member of the
National Honor Society, 4H, FFA and Pioneer Youth Leadership Program. Drew was chosen Homecoming King and competed in the Science Fair and VASE. He has been accepted to Texas A& M University in College Station and will be pursuing a Petroleum Engineering degree.
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Hayli Karnes was named the February 7th Grade Panther All-Star at NCJH on Friday, February 15, 2013. Haylie is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Karnes. Hayli played Junior High basketball and plays the saxophone in the Panther Band. Mrs. Prather introduced Hayli and said she was very studious in class and she gets her work done. She said that Haylie is a pleasure to have in class.Mrs. Kathy Hicks introduced the 8th grade Panther All-Star, Miss Summer Davila. Summer played junior high basketball this year. Mrs. Hicks said that Summer always has a smile on her face, cares about her grades, and cares about other people. We are proud of these students and appreciate their hard work. Thanks for being great students at NCJH! Pictured L to R: Summer Davila and Kayli Karnes
This past Friday, the Prowling Panthers made the long trip to Llano to compete in their Area Play-off game against the Lady Dogs of Thorndale. The gym was rather full of a sea of blue T-shirts with Panther fans sporting their colors in support of a team with high hopes. N.C. had a mighty big task at hand as the undersized Panthers tried to match-up with an oversized Thorndale squad. The Lady Dogs easily won the tip, but taking control of the early minutes of the game would stay up for grabs for several trips down the court. Thorndale struck first with their 6’3” post banking in all of their 6 points for the quarter. The Panthers had their looks at good shots, but adjusting to a team with an average height of 5’11” seemed to be affecting their shots. Thankfully, Kyra Sifuentes opened up the scoring for the Panthers by busting a
three pointer with just seconds remaining in the quarter and helping her teammates breathe a sigh of relief for their offensive efforts. The second quarter had a little more offense from both teams, but the first half of play was mainly about the defense. Thorndale seemed to be having trouble handling N.C.’s defensive pressure initially, only scoring 14 points before halftime. However, the problem for the Canyon was missing their good looks inside. N.C. would finish with a mere 7 points at half, but the good news was they were certainly still in the low-scoring game.
In the second half, both teams seemed to heat up. The Panthers finally got to the foul line by attacking the rim, and N.C.’s inside game began to bear fruit. Nikki Milliorn jumped out of the gym to get a good look at the rim and led the Panthers
with 11 points, while fellow junior post Ashley Harmon showed no fear draining 6 for 6 from the foul line to end with the only other double-digit figure for the Panther’s - 10 points off the bench. At the end of the third, N.C. took their time to get the last shot of the quarter, and Milliorn knocked down the baby hook to pull the Panthers within 9 and fire up the Canyon. The telltale sign for the Panthers though, was the Lady Dogs had cracked the code on N.C.’s defense. They finally drilled the ball to their go-to-girl by lofting the ball anywhere in the vicinity of the goal. She grabbed the lobs and went to work. The size difference was too much for the 5’8” Panthers. The all-Region Post was the undoing of the Canyon by scoring 29 of Thorndale’s 54 points. N.C. would bow out of the 2013 Play-offs with a valiant effort and another strong year
losing 35 - 54. Other scoring for Big Blue came from: a classy Kyra Sifuentes who was wrongly given 5 fouls for her final high school game, but supported her teammates with 4 points; Alyssa Ramirez, Jaron Falcon, Siera Edwards, and Danielle Irwin all had 2 points; Abbey Falcon knocked down a free throw; Hailey Luce handled the pressure at the top like an upperclassman ending the game with a free throw; and Jennifer Huddleston and Nevah Navarro rounded out the action. The Panthers would like to thank their tireless managers: Malerie Gomez, Ambor Hamilton, and Natalie Vargulish as well as the loyal fans for their support and effort in making all the long trips for the team through the good and bad. You have been true road warriors this season. Until the ball bounces again. . .
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The NC Elementary Library will host a Scholastic Book Fair beginning March 4th thru March 8th, from 7:30 am to 10:45 am and 12:45 pm to 3:15 pm. Families, faculty, and the community are invited to attend this fun reading event that helps inspire children to become lifelong readers.The Book Fair will feature a special Donuts for Dads on Monday, March 4th, Muffins for Mom on Tuesday, March 5th, and Breakfast with Grand on Wednesday March 6th. In addition to these special events, the Book Fair will be open Tuesday evening during the Math Fair.The Book Fair offers specially priced books and educational products, including popular series, award-winning titles, new releases, adult bestsellers, and other great reads from more than 100 publishers.Book Fair customers may help the school build classroom libraries by purchasing books through the Classroom Wish List program. In addition, the Book Fair will feature the One for Books® program, where kids can share the thrill of reading by donating loose change to purchase books from the Book Fair to help build classroom libraries. Scholastic matches monetary donations with a donation of up to one million books. Books go to national non-profit organizations dedicated to helping families in need, such as the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, Kids in Distressed Situations, Inc., and Kids In Need Foundation.If you would like more information or if you would like to volunteer, please call Nueces Canyon Elementary Librarian Jana Valenzuela at 597-8153. You may also send Mrs. Valenzuela an e-mail at [email protected]. Can’t wait to see you at the Story Laboratory!!!
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February Panther All-Stars Named at Nueces Canyon Junior High
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During February, the Sunday school classes and congregation are having a United Methodist Committee on Relief project. The items donated will be used to make health kits and distributed to persons in times of crises. Until Easter Sunday each Wednesday there will be a soup and sandwich meal at 6 pm and a communion service at 6:30 pm. On March 1 World Day of Prayer will be observed in the sactuary followed by refreshments in the fellowship hall. St. Patrick During Lent, all Fridays are days of abstinence and parishners age 14 and over must abstain from eating meats. The Way of the Cross takes place every Friday at 6 pm and every Saturday at 6:30 pm. An Error I reported in my column last week that the deadline to sign to run for alderman is March 31. I am in error. The deadline according to City Secretary Betty Jo Harris is March 1. I apologize for the misunderstanding.
For Mrs.Smith the entire experience brings back loving memories of her father and time spent around the tractor as a young girl. “I spent many, many hours and summers on the back of that tractor doing whatever it was Daddy needed to have done,” Mrs. Smith said. “However, I don’t ever remember him letting me drive it. I’m sure he did, but I don’t remember it. If he did it wasn’t very much. It was limited because he was very, very particular about his tractor.” There is much value and meaning in this project for Mrs. Smith and in what she hopes her grandchildren will take from the experience. “He made a living with that tractor,” Mrs. Smith said. “So, I guess what I hope my grandkids get from the tractors is history, family history and to remember and something about what it used to be like for their ancestors. Hopefully they may even tractor pull with it. You never know.” As a cousin to Mrs. Smith, Neil Boultinghouse, who is also a contributor to the project, also recalls memories of the tractor as a young boy. “I remember seeing Inez’s older brother drive down the dirt road by our house, standing up on that tractor and I thought that was the coolest thing,” Boultinghouse said. “He was probably twelve years old, but as a kid of six or so I thought that was the most wonderful thing.” The time invested into restoring the tractor is great in part by
everyone involved. The restoration of the tractor began back in April of 2012. “When school started in August the boys started showing back up here,” Mr. Smith said. “We started painting her and putting her back together every day after school.” The last couple of days before finishing the tractor, the boys and their mentors worked hard to make sure everything was in order for their upcoming shows that took place in January and February. “We showed in Fort Worth, then we went go to Uvalde to the county show,” Mr. Smith said. “Go from there to San Angelo in February and then from San Angelo to San Antonio and then in March we’ll go to Kingsville.”Each year two to three lower classmen are chosen from the Ag class to become part of the tractor project. The group then consists of lower classmen, upper classmen from the past years and their mentors. “What we were trying to do is to make it where the two sophomores get some experience at going to the shows,” Mr. Smith said. “So, they’ll know what the judges are looking for and what they are asking for.” This year the tractor boys consisted seniors Ramiro Rios, Steven Horton and Kreed Carr as well as sophomores Roy Bomer and Colten Doerr.
Our Children As a child of the 50’s growing up, my parents never had to worry about the children. That no longer holds true. On Saturday our town was shocked to learn of the death of a two year old child. This child was chasing a balloon and got too close to a neighbor’s dog, a pitt bull that was on a chain. The result was catastrophic for everyone involved. Our community came together and raised over three thousand dollars with a bake sale on Sunday and a plate and sweets sale on Monday. A donation of another thousand dollars was made anonymously. This is love, pure and simple, any way you put it. Then at the close of school on Monday, a child was supposed to walk home from school. This twelve year old child did not get home when he should have. His parents say that he was kidnapped. When he was found on Highway 90 East by Chief of Police Chuy Reyes, it was obvious that he had suffered trauma to the head. He was taken to a nearby hospital and treated. This is still under investigation but until further evidence, the Sabinal Police Department is treating it as a kidnapping. My grandson too walks home from school daily, or rather he used to. Not any more and I would caution any parent to please provide safety for your child. There are very sick people out there and our children need to be protected from those who would harm them. Speaking with Mayor Louis “Mando” Landeros, he issued the following statement about the first incident. “The City focus is on the family and loss of life. At a Town Hall meeting, to be scheduled in the near future, he wants peoples opinions. It is too late for the Aguilar family, but they asked that something be done. They want no one else to have to go through what they are going through.”
NEW LIFE TO OLD TRACTORS continued from front page
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Some families have their stories well documented, with numerous sources for reference, and the Starkey family is a good example. Their family, though small, has grown after coming to Kerr County before its official designation as a county. Several accounts are available at the Kerr Regional History Center on Water Street, including the 1939 “Starkey Sketches,” with narratives by J. J. and Edwin Starkey along with family letters and histories of related events and people. Another book, “The House of Rees,” has a genealogy of the Starkey family included. One chapter in “Starkey Sketches,” tells a bit about the name: “The surname Starkey is an old one in America, the first settlers coming from England early in the seventeenth century, but fate seems to have decreed that there be no large families.” Generations have come and gone, but one person, Ethel Harriet (Baker) Starkey, wife of A. L. Starkey II (“Junior”), still remembers stories she had heard about the early settlers on her husband’s side of the family. The story of the Starkey family in Texas begins with James Monroe Starkey (1820-1891), born on Feb. 6 in Sparta, Tenn., who led an adventurous and distinguished life borne out of both circumstance and plan. J.M. and his brother, Lycurgus (1826-1898), lost their parents while quite young, and were separated. J.M. lived with his grandparents, while Lycurgus lived with an aunt and uncle named Burton. In 1849, J.M. married Elizabeth Ridley, who died 10 days after their daughter Elizabeth was born. That same year, Lycurgus married Hannah Louise Collins, and they eventually had five children: Margaret Elizabeth, James Nelson, Thomas Daniel, Fredonia Evangeline and Ferdinand. A baby, Hattie, and twins both died in infancy. The couple moved to Missouri, Arkansas, and then back to Missouri. It was through the efforts of James Nelson that several letters between the J.M and Lycurgus survived. 1849 was a pivotal year in history, as the nation caught gold fever in California. Deciding to cast his lot, and departing Mt. Pleasant, J.M. joined a group of seven fellow Tennesseans. By April, at Fort Smith, Ark. they met up with a larger company to go “across the plains” to the West Coast. Just before, he wrote to Lycurgus (who was in Roans Creek, Tenn.) on March 12, from the steamboat “Swallow,” 60 miles south of Little Rock, Ark. He urged his brother to write soon, before the ’49-ers left Arkansas, and then to catch up by mail in California. He promised to continue correspondence, requesting reciprocation, and below is a sample, with spelling as in the original. “Some say there are five thousand there (Ft. Smith) now, that I hardly believe. There will be no want of company at any rate, if there should be enuff of the right stripe all will be well. ... I left my Lizzie with Mr. George M. Ridley and sixty five dollars to feed and clother her untill I return, or make a remittance, which if successful I intend doing. I have heard from her once since I left home, (a letter from Mrs. Price.) and she was well and lively.” The trek crossed Oklahoma, the Texas panhandle, New Mexico, down the Gila River, across Colorado to Yuma. After a six-month trip, they reached “Mariposa Diggins” near Stockton. Another letter to Lycurgus was dated Jan. 9, 1850, and its tone was different. “The past year seems allmost like a dream. During that time I travelled four thousand miles, most of the distance, through wild woods, over mountains and across extensive plains where a tree could not be seen.” Ultimately, the two brothers never reconnected, because Lycurgus’s letters never reached J.M. after he left California and moved to Texas, and Lycurgus had gone to Missouri. J. M. did not become rich in the gold rush, but he did get gold. However, it was not from the panning, but from a different enterprise. Ethel said that according to the family, J.M. and several other men went on a number of trips into the mountains of California to hunt. “They hunted elk, deer and bear and then sold it for gold to the miners,” Ethel said. “On one trip, (J.M.) was in the lead of three men. They rounded a corner and there was a grizzly bear with her cubs who pounced on him and tried to kill him. He got many scars from that attack. A man named Jones jumped in, killed the bear and saved his life. After that, (J.M.) said that if he ever had a son, he would name him Jones.” J.M. stayed five years, during which time he began his involvement in governmental affairs. One of his companions died there, but those who survived began drifting toward other dreams. The growth of Texas was in full swing, and J.M. headed toward the home of his uncle, George Ridley, his daughter’s grandfather and guardian, who by then had moved to Center Point. Elizabeth was already 10 years old and J.M. had not seen her for half her lifetime. His reunion journey, by ship and on land, began in November, 1854 from San Francisco, down to the Isthmus of Panama, over to Havana, New Orleans and Nacogdoches in East Texas. There he heard a speech by Sam Houston, who came from Tennessee. J.M. bought a Spanish pony, Bustamante, and headed along the Old San Antonio Road, then northwest into the Guadalupe Valley, past Comfort and to the Ridley farm. He arrived just before Christmas, 1854. Martha Adeline Rees, the daughter of widow Henrietta Rees (whose husband was John), was 20 years old, and had come with her family (including brothers Adolphus, Sidney and Alonzo) to the area a year earlier through Indianola. She just happened to be visiting the Ridleys when J.M. arrived. As did the Starkeys, the Rees family rose to prominence in the county’s history: Adolphus Rees became the first Kerr County Clerk. “I was one of the organizers of Kerr County,” J.M. later said of the year 1856 when the county became an official entity. The account is told in the “Starkey Sketches,” which also said he was chosen assessor and collector (March 22, 1856), and in 1862 was Chief
Justice (or County Judge). He formed the first grand jury in Kerr County as well. In 1860, J.M. and Martha married, and eventually had five children: Alice, Jones, John James, Alonzo Lycurgus “Curg” Sr., and Edwin. J.M. had kept his promise to the man who saved him from the claws of death. Ethel said that sadly, the boy did not live long. “On his 6th birthday, the story goes, someone who worked there was cleaning his gun, and didn’t know it was loaded. It went off by
accident. The bullet hit the child in the head and killed him instantly.” They buried Jones in the little Starkey family cemetery, in which he was the first to be interred, that sits along Junction Highway between Wal-Mart and Discount Tire. It is fenced and still maintained. All of the surviving children but Edwin lived in Kerr County all their lives. Alice (1861-1951) never married, taught school, and was organist at the church. She also volunteered for the Red Cross and was president of a literary society. During the Civil War, J.M. became Provost Marshal (enrolling officer) for the Confederate army, keeping enrollment records of soldiers, and other details. Originally a Whig in politics, the war turned him into a Democrat. By the end of the war, he partnered with Alonzo Rees
and Martha’s cousin, Miles Lowrance, in a mill along the Guadalupe River on the Starkey homestead. Ethel said he had bought 640 acres which reached north and south from Town Creek to the Guadalupe, and its western boundary was the present-day Three Hills Mobile Home Park. Along with other early settlers, he made shingles and ground grains for those building homes and growing crops. J.M. also sent cattle on the early trail drives to Kansas. He served as a captain in the “Minute Men” who fought Indian raids and outlaws. Two of his children, John James “Jim” (1870-1954) and “Curg” (1872-1946) led prominent lives in the county. Jim rose to county judge. He started the Kerrville Times in 1926, later owned by his nephew Rankin, Curg’s son. He had amassed a large collection of documents hoping to publish a book for the Kerr County Centennial in 1956 but died of a heart attack before it was done. Rankin took over the project, and handed Jim’s collection to Bob Bennett, who completed the book. Curg graduated from Tivy High School, and then from Southwestern University in Georgetown. He became a farmer and rancher, and was elected county surveyor in 1898, a post he held until his death 48 years later. In 1900, he married Pattie Ruth Goodwin (1879-1977) from Gonzalez, whose ancestors arrived in Virginia in 1682. They had six children: Gordon Rankin, Horace J., Maryon (who married Jasper Moore), James H, Martha and A. L. Starkey “Jr.” One of Curg’s big projects was surveying a large ranch in Big Bend County, in addition to the vast amount of other properties he surveyed in his lengthy career. There was a final reconnection with the long-lost relatives of Lycurgus in 1937, Ethel said. “A Methodist minister from Missouri was speaking at our church here,” she said, “and he was introduced to Curg Sr. Later, after they started corresponding, they came here and met. There are many Methodist ministers in the Starkey family in Missouri.” After Curg Sr. died, Pattie donated the land for Starkey Elementary School to honor her husband’s memory. Ethel said she remembered Pattie, who was still alive when she married Jr. in 1951. “She was the perfect homemaker,” Ethel said. Pattie raised six children, cooked on her wood stove, raised chickens, turkeys, grew a large garden. She made her own preserves and canned vegetables. The Starkeys had been firm Methodists for generations, and Pattie did. Ethel said Pattie’s rose garden was lovely. “She rooted one rose bush and later, they grew to 1,000. Jr. and Rankin, the two youngest, had to take care of them. She also had all kinds of other beautiful flowers in her garden.” Jr. served as a B-17 pilot for the Army Air Corps in WWII while in Italy, achieved rank of captain, and received military decorations. Ethel said that he worked from the time he was a young child. “He grew up during the Depression,” she said. “He was engaged in many enterprises and saved his money.” Ethel said Jr. was just like his grandfather, who had grown up an orphan, “but always had money in his pocket.” Jr. had his brother Rankin (who later also owned the Kerrville Times after his uncle Jim) save his money during the war and later those savings helped on obtaining land deals. Jr. seemed to have a nose for business, even engaging in a deal at the age of 14 which made him an equal partner in a sheep enterprise at the age of 14. He had already raised chickens, and cut wood for laundry. He also worked summers for T. J. Moore, and made a deal that instead of getting paid, he’d get heifers that had already been bred. “He always dreamed of having his own ranch,” Ethel said. The land he bought from his mother, using Rankin’s note as a down payment, was later developed. It became Green Hills Shopping Center (where Super S sits), and he later formed Three Hills Mobile Home Park. In 1951, he and Ethel married. Born in 1921, she had grown up in Edinburg in the Rio Grande Valley and came here to work at the Burton Insurance Agency, and eventually met Jr. They had one child, son Alonzo Lycurgus Starkey III (also called Curg). “Altogether, Jr. built 100 houses around here, including this one in 1972,” Ethel said standing in her home which sits on part of the original Starkey property west of Harper Road. “He loved cattle all his life and raised some from those heifers he had gotten from Jasper Moore,” she said. He also had raised hay, but later retired from the business rather than lease land. Jr. died in September, 2003. In 1980, son Curg married Monica Kehoe of Houston, and had two boys: A. L. IV (“Gus”) and Rankin William
From humble origins, Starkeys built long line of achievers by Irene Van Winkle
James Monroe Starkey (1820-1891), here in an oil portrait copied from an old family photograph, arrived in Kerr County before its establishment
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Mildred, the church gossip, and self-appointed monitor of the church’s morals, kept sticking her nose into other people’s business. Several members did not approve of her extra- curricular activities, but feared her enough to maintain their silence. She made a mistake, however, when she accused Frank, a new member, of being an alcoholic after she saw his old pickup parked in front of the town’s only bar one afternoon. She emphatically told Frank (and several others) that everyone seeing it there would know what he was doing! Frank, a man of few words, stared at her for a moment and just turned and walked away. He didn’t explain, defend, or deny. He said nothing. Later that evening, Frank quietly parked his pickup in front of Mildred’s house .... walked home .... and left it there all night. You gotta love Frank!
Nada Garrett of Utopia passed away on February 16, 2013 in Hondo Healthcare and Rehab at the age of 86. She was born on July 22, 1926 in Vanderpool to E.J. Smart, Sr. and Erin (Marshall) Smart. She is survived by her husband, Edward O. “Bud” Garrett of Utopia; daughter, Rita Stout and husband, O’Neil of Utopia; son, Butch Garrett and Sharen of Sabinal; sister-in-law, Martha Sybert of Boerne; four grandchildren, Jim Moore; John Stout; Jason Garrett; and Janna Garrett; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Patrick Garrett; four brothers, E.J. Smart, Jr., Joe Wilkins, Marshall Wilkins, and Wilburn Wilkins; and a sister, Faye Putman. Graveside services were held on Monday, February 18, 2013 at 2:00 PM in Waresville Cemetery, Utopia, TX. Rev. Kent Kepler will officiated. Memorial donations may be made to Utopia E.M.S.; Utopia Fire Dept.; or the charity of one’s choice
Nada Garrett (July 22, 1926 - February 16, 2013)
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Eva May Slover Sanderlin, 88, of Knippa died Feb. 13, 2013. She was born Oct. 18, 1924, above Leakey, the first of three children born to Leo L. and Annie May Holmes Slover. Mr. Slover owned and operated the general merchandise store in Rio Frio, and the family lived under the biggest Oak tree in Texas. Eva, and her brothers Harold and Phil, attended school in Rio Frio for their early education, and finished high school in Uvalde.
She graduated from Uvalde High School in 1941 and continued her education at Mary Hardin-Baylor where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1945. She married Allen “Sandy” Sanderlin on May 14, 1947, in Uvalde and they lived on the farm located above Sabinal before eventually moving to the present family farm above Knippa on the Rio Frio River in 1966. Sanderlin began teaching elementary education in Knippa in 1959, but as she would say, “I taught whatever they needed me to teach.” During the early 1960s she attended Our Lady of the Lake during summer semesters and graduated with a Master of Education in 1966. Sanderlin was the first kindergarten and journalism teacher in the Knippa school system where she helped to shape Knippa youth for over 20 years. Her family said she believed education was the utmost achievement that anyone could have and was known to go above and beyond to guide and counsel her students in high school if they showed a passion for their future. Over the years, Sanderlin was an active member in several organizations including Mary Hardin Baylor Heritage Club, Texas Press Women and Texas Agri-Women.She was a prolific writer who found her niche in recording history. Among her many projects, she wrote a historical column for the Uvalde Leader-News. She went on to self-publish several books documenting Uvalde area history, her family, and her life. These books include“Letters of Charles Spurgeon Slover,” “History of Knippa Schools,” “What Happened to the Class of ’45?,” “Faith on the Frontier” and “85 years old—and holding!” The story of her life and her latest book is finished and ready to be published. Of all her many accomplishments, Sanderlin most treasured the time she spent with her children and grandchildren who all love her dearly and will truly miss her. She was preceded in death by her brothers and by her husband of 50 years. Survivors are two daughters, Judy Newman and husband, Wayne, of Lytle, and Claudia Sanderlin of Knippa; one son, Ted Sanderlin of Knippa; six grandchildren, Will Sanderlin of Kingsville, Jesse Savoy and husband, Clint, of San Antonio, Toni Richard of San Antonio, Eva Marie of Chicago, Illinois, Lindsey Adams of Corpus Christi, Maggie Newman of Okinawa, Japan; and numerous cousins and relatives. Viewing was held Friday Feb. 15, 2013 with family visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Knippa. Interment followed in the Knippa Cemetery. Pallbearers included Wayne Holmes, Wayne Newman, Ralph Sanderlin, Butch Price, James Kramer, Gary Klaus, Vern Durham and Nathan Verstuyft. Honorary pallbearers were all of her former students. The family suggests memorials to Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Knippa or the charity of one’s choice.
Eva May Sanderlin (October 18, 1924 - February 13, 2013)
The family of Loise “Toad” Fryar would like to thank everyone who prepared food and helped in
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Woody Leon Hurt(May 5, 1949 - February 16, 2013)
Woody Leon Hurt, age 63, passed away February 16, 2013, in San Marcos, Texas. He was born on May 5, 1949, in Barksdale, Texas to Woodrow and Ola Mae (Brown) Hurt. He is survived by his loving wife, Debra; son, Gary and wife Brenda; daughters, Traci and husband GG, Shelly and husband Chris; brothers, Jerry and wife Hazel, Johnny; grandkids ,Michael, Dillon, Gary Jr., Macie, Presley, Bradley, and Adrian; numerous, nieces, nephews, and many friends.He was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow and Ola Mae Hurt; sister, Barbara B.; daughter, April; and niece, Marrissa B. A visitation is scheduled for Thursday, February 21, 2013, from 1-7 pm at Nelson Funeral Chapel, Camp Wood.A graveside service will be held at 12 noon on Friday, February 22, 2013, at the Barksdale Cemetery in Barksdale.The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net. Arrangements under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home – Camp Wood, Texas.
I just wanted to extend a huge “THANK YOU!” to the Leakey Volunteer Fire Department for responding to a grass/brush fire just below and beside my house this week!! I wish I had the funds to help them for all of their effort. I just can’t thank them enough! We are
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Here is a brief history of what happens after governments have disarmed their citizens: 1911 – Turkey disarmed its citizens, and between 1915 – 1917 they murdered 1.5 million Armenians. 1929 – Russia disarmed its citizens, and between 1929 – 1953 they murdered 20 million Russians. 1935 – China disarmed it’s citizens, and between 1948 – 1952 they murdered 20 million Chinese. 1938 – Germany disarmed it’s citizens, and between 1939 – 1945 they murdered 16 million Jews. 1956 – Cambodia disarmed it’s citizens, and between 1975 – 1977 they murdered 1 million Educated people. 1964 – Guatamala disarmed it’s citizens, and between 1964 – 1981 they murdered 100,000 Mayan Indians. 1970 – Uganda disarmed it’s citizens, and between 1971 – 1979 they murdered 300,000 Christians. My editor asked for a history of what happens when Nations are disarmed historically…are you scared yet? You can argue about the numbers, but the point here is that disarmed citizens are vulnerable, and that there are many historical examples of disarmed citizens being killed and oppressed by their own government. The
excuse given by authorities that they need to take guns away from citizens in order to lower crime rates is not supported by facts. Even if a government does not turn on its own citizens after disarming them, people are less safe - because unarmed citizens are easy targets to criminals. Over and over again, it has been clearly shown that taking guns away from citizens does not lead to a decrease in crime but rather a dramatic increase. Australia has disarmed it’s citizens, and a year later the homicide rate in the largest province is up 300%. The burglaries of seniors is “dramatically” up. I guess the criminals did not turn their weapons in. Only the innocent law abiding citizens turned in weapons. In US cities with the highest crime rates, taking guns away from the citizens has not lowered the homicide rate. All it has done is to make it easier for criminals to operate. The 2nd amendment is not about duck hunting, or deer hunting. It is about having the ability and the right to defend oneself and your family. It doesn’t matter if that threat is a burglar, or the Federal Government. A disarmed
population is fair game for any president who may be aspiring to become a dictator. Having its citizens armed was the plain and simple intent of the founding fathers of our country. Those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Mindful of that truth, Americans should recall what
Adolf Hitler said … and proved: “To conquer a nation, first disarm its citizens.” Many legislators, especially those professing in ceaseless prevarications, concern about their constituents’ wellbeing (but are really marching to the same drumbeat as those in the executive branch — money and power) have developed
to a high art the ability to remain in office by saying what possible voters in the next election cycle want to hear in order to accomplish dishonorable motives — often in arrogant, outright violation of the constitution, as is the case with legislative poltroons promoting gun control…When motives are bad, outcomes are bad.Certainly America’s third president, Thomas Jefferson, intended no humor when he said, “Experience has shown that even under the best forms of government, those entrusted with power have, in time, and by slow operations, perverted it into tyranny.” And in an even more ominous quote, he said, “The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.”As the well-worn but ever-true cliché confirms, guns don’t kill people; people kill people. In societies where private gun ownership has been denied, capital crimes always increase. Bereft of armed protection,
honest people present a target-rich environment for criminals. In this matter, history has repeated itself time and time again. Bereft of armed protection, honest people present a target-rich environment for criminals, who use weapons to make their living, and aren’t about to surrender them. Any reasonable thinker must realize that the ultimate goal of gun control is total power over the people. Such power will only reintroduce what will bring misery, suffering, and oppression upon all: history repeating itself. Excerpts reprinted from Jimmy Reed Monday, January 21, 2013 Oxford, Mississippi, resident Jimmy Reed is a newspaper columnist, author and college teacher. “These are the times that try men’s souls.” ~ Thomas Paine ~ when the defense of liberty becomes a crime, tyranny is already in force. At that point, failure to defend liberty makes slavery a certainty
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· #38 - Reduced! 2 BD/2 BA Ranch style home w/fireplace, 6 AC, joins lg. ranch $265,000· #40 - New Listing! 30.7 AC Commercial/Residential, perimeter & X-fenced, stock tank, unfinished home $185,000· #24 – 59+ AC city water, elect. meter, Owner Terms (Owner/Assoc. Broker) $208,145· # 2 –Very Lg. 3 BD/2 1⁄2 BA Home, Frio River & Leakey Springs access, fenced & X-fenced, RV storage/workshop, 7+ AC $299,000· #25 –Roaring Springs Tract 57, 5.68 acres, access to spring-fed 50 acre park $33,995· #26 –Frio River Access 1.87 AC RIVERTREE, utilities avail. (Owner/Assoc. Broker) $60’s· #10 –Restricted Homesite corner tract Valley Ranch, water, elect., paved streets, 1.5 AC Only $11,900· #15 –Frio River Access, 3 BD/2 BA Home, FP, high ceilings, CA/CH $160’s· #17 –OWNER TERMS – Bow hunting, homesite, gated community, utilities avail., 45.38 AC, 20% dn $147,485· #18 –Garner Park/Concan Area 1.86 AC, utilities avail., use of community swim pool, Owner Terms (Assoc. Broker/Owner) $40’s· #22 –45.28 AC Hunter’s cabin, unequipped well, elect. $105,395· #13 –River Access Frio River Place 3 BD/2 BA LOG home, high ceilings, fireplace, CA/CH $289,000· #30 –Commercial Possibilities! Hwy 83 & 1120 front behind Stripes, 5+ AC, 3 BD/2 BA home $265,000· #32 – 2+ AC River Access homesite, gated comm. w/utilities avail., end of street privacy $50’s· #39 –Frio River Access gated community, access private park w/RV storage & hook-ups avail. $20’s· #42 –101’ Creekfront Lot, water meter, great views (Assoc. Broker/Owner) $40’s· #43 – 5.6 AC Homesite great views, Shady Oaks #14 $52,500· #8 –Commercial Opportunity! Hwy 83 Leakey/Garner Park area. Building was formerly Eagles Nest Restaurant $169,000· #45 – 2 BD/2 BA Home overlooks Frio River, game room,
workshop, RV storage $369,000· #47 –Prime Downtown Leakey location, 5,514 sq. ft. (according to RCAD) building. Presently used as hardware store & mechanical repair shop $297,204· #49 – A Rare Find! 92+ AC Riverfront, vacation cabin, well, elec., huge trees $877,610· #51 –Frio River Access, no HOA, 1.8 AC, mobile home, BBQ area, Hwy 1120 front $90,000· #54 –Mobile Home OK, heavily treed 1.13 AC Frio River access thru 2 river parks, water/elect. avail $30’s· #55 – Owner Terms 20% down, 22.29 AC gated community w/utilities avail. $72,443· #64 –3.58 AC Hwy 83 front, homesite, gated entry, water system & elect. avail. Possibly Owner Terms $40’s· #69 –26.6 AC minutes to Leakey, pond, well, great views, elect., valley to hilltop $179,000· #70 –Frio River Place Blk 4 Lot 9, Frio River access, utilities avail., access river & RV storage $70’s· #72 –25.3 AC Remote hunting, get away place, easy 2 wheel access $50,475· #81 –8.65 AC Homesite, great views, Lg. trees, gated access road $60’s· #83 –Creekfront, heavily treed Saddle Mt. tract, electricity, water meter $60,000· #84 – 5+ AC No HOA, Agr. Valuation, great bldg. site $51,000· #89 –102.91 AC Private, secluded, gd. Hunting $184,724· #3 – 21 AC Custom built builder’s 3 BD/3 BA Rock Home, mother-in-law home, barn w/liv. Quarters, concrete drive, many extras $689,000· #20 & 21 – 2 Owner Finance river access adj. tracts, utilities avail., 15% dn, 7%, 10 yrs $45,000 each· #33 –Frio River Ranch 2.46 AC heavily treed, city water, elect. $70’s· #76 – 62 AC 3 BD/2 BA Log & Stone Home, pond, Wildlife Tax Valuation $620,000· #11 –20.3 AC Hunter’s cabin, very remote, elect., but not to cabin $60,869· #75 – 503 AC Secluded Hunting, Axis & Whitetail Deer, 2 mobile homes, stock tank $1,082,396
Lamb Chops Braised in Pomegranate Juice 3 pounds lamb shoulder blade chops salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 onion, sliced 1 pinch salt 4 cloves garlic, sliced 2 cups pomegranate juice 1/3 cup aged balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary 8 fresh mint leaves 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon honey, or more to taste salt and ground black pepper to taste 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds 1 tablespoon sliced fresh mint leaves 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds 1.Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Generously season lamb chops with salt and black pepper. 2.Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over high heat. Place lamb chops in Dutch oven and cook until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. Transfer lamb to a plate and reduce heat to medium. 3.Stir onion and a pinch of salt into the Dutch oven; cook until onions are slightly golden, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds. 4.Pour pomegranate juice into the Dutch oven and scrape any browned bits off of the bottom of the pot. Pour in balsamic vinegar, increase heat to high, and bring to a boil. 5.Stir rosemary, mint leaves, and red pepper flakes into pomegranate juice mixture. Continue to boil until liquid is reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Return lamb and any accumulated juices to Dutch oven, spoon pomegranate mixture over lamb, and cover. 6.Cook in the preheated oven until meat is fork tender, about 2 hours. Transfer lamb to a plate and set Dutch oven on the stovetop over high heat. Bring pomegranate mixture to a boil; cook, skimming any fat that accumulates, until liquid is reduced by 1/3, about 5 minutes. 7.Stir in honey and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Return lamb to the Dutch oven; stir to combine. Garnish with pomegranate seeds, sliced mint leaves, and pumpkin seeds.
Pomegranate Martini 4 fluid ounces pomegranate juice, 2 fluid ounces cranberry juice cocktail, 2 fluid ounces raspberry vodka, 2 fluid ounces orange-flavored liqueur, 1 fluid ounce grenadine syrup, 1 cup crushed ice. Combine pomegranate juice, cranberry juice, raspberry vodka, orange-flavored liqueur, grenadine syrup, and crushed ice in a shaker. Shake vigorously to chill. Pour into martini glasses, and serve. How to Seed a Pomegranate Need to pull apart a pomegranate without painting the town red? •Use a mixing bowl that’s wide enough to fit your hands in but is fairly deep so you won’t splash too much. Fill it half-full with water. •Cut your pomegranate in half (this is the messiest part of the whole job). •Submerge pomegranate halves in water, and use your hands to separate the seeds from the inner membrane. •The membrane is brittle and will float to the surface; discard membrane and outer rind as you remove the seeds. •Skim the surface to remove any bits of membrane and broken arils. •Drain into a colander, and the seeds are ready to use.
Using Pomegranate Seeds A staple in Persian cuisine, pomegranate juice is becoming more widely available in the U.S.--a good thing, because not only are pomegranates recognized as a nutritional “super food,” but also because juicing them requires a lot of effort and a lot of fruit. The seeds are generally best used
fresh, but they can stand up to short baking times and will keep their garnet color. Try a sprinkling of pomegranate seeds as a tart accent on a Pear and Gorgonzola Pizza.
Spiced Pomegranates and Pears 3 pears - peeled, cored and cut into wedges 1 pomegranate, skin and light-colored membrane removed 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons finely chopped almonds (optional) 4 sprigs fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional) 1.Place the sliced pears and pomegranate seeds into a bowl. Toss with lemon juice to coat. Combine the brown sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a small cup or bowl, then mix into the fruit. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to blend the flavors. Serve in individual dishes, and garnish with a sprinkling of chopped almonds and a sprig of mint.
Pomegranate Pilaf Ingredients• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter • 1 small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch pieces • 1 cup basmati or jasmine rice • 1 1/2 cups homemade or low-sodium canned chicken stock • 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots • 1/2 cup chopped unsalted pistachios or almonds • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (about 1/2 pomegranate) • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepperDirectionsMelt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion, and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add rice; cook, stirring 1 minute to coat. Add chicken stock; bring to a boil. Cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook until rice has absorbed all liquid, 15 to 20 minutes.Remove from heat, and fluff with a fork. Stir in apricots, nuts, pomegranate seeds, and
thyme. Season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.
Food for Thought: When I think of pomegranates as part as the high priest’s clothing, I’m reminded of Job 29:14, where the patriarch said, “I put on righteousness as my clothing.” We decide which values to possess, and we wear those values as our garments. They are the expressions we use to reveal our inner thoughts and world view. With that in mind, take a moment to look at your actions and thoughts and decide if these are the garments you want the world to know you by. Let your beautiful values shine to the world like a priestly garment that gathers everyone’s attention and admiration.
BACK TO BASICS....Pomegranates the Fifth Holy Fruit of Israel... By Elaine Padgett Carnegie “Make pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn around the hem of the robe, with gold bells between them.” Exodus 28:33 It is clear from the Bible that the pomegranate (Hebrew: rimon) had a significance in ancient Israel beyond its nutritional value as a fruit. In biblical times, the pomegranate was used for making wine and seasonings, in addition to its function as a dye. Today in Israel, the pomegranate is traditionally eaten on the Jewish New Year but are also used to flavor foods and as a topping for salads. The pomegranate is a very beautiful and majestic fruit, and it even boasts what appears to be a crown.
When you’re scanning a restaurant menu or walking the grocery store aisles, do you know what many of the food terms really mean? What designates “local,” and what is the difference between organic and non-organic?These terms and others are becoming staples on menus and in stores - and, until now, few have been clearly defined.U.S. Farmers-& Ranchers Alliance wants to help you learn more about your choices and where your food comes from. Whether you’re dining out or grocery shopping, knowing some key food terms can help you navigate the menu and the supermarket. Here are common food-related terms you’re sure to see at restaurants or supermarkets.Organic: The main difference between organic and non-organically grown foods is the production method - those who raise organically-grown food must follow a strict set of guidelines outlined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The USDA organic label indicates that the food or other agricultural product has been produced through approved methods that integrate cultural, biological, and mechanical practices that foster cycling of resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity. Like many other value-added products, organic food can be more
expensive because, in some cases, it costs more to produce. For example, organically-raised pigs must be fed only organic feed produced without synthetic pesticides, and may not be given antibiotics. A common
misconception is that the increased cost of organic food relates directly to its superior nutritional value, which is unproven.Another common misconception about organic food production involves pesticide and fertilizer use. Organic farmers can choose
from organic certified pesticides and fungicides, which are outlined by the USDA Certified Organic program. They can also use organic matter (livestock manure) for fertilizer.“America’s farmers and ranchers provide a variety of food, grown and raised in different ways to appeal to consumer choices. I want to make sure that people are having conversations about food and know where their food comes from,” said Katie Pratt, an Illinois farm mom and U.S. Farmers-& Ranchers Alliance spokesperson. “There are many options out there for people, so knowing these key terms and how their food is grown and raised is really important when making decisions - either at a restaurant or when buying food for your family in stores.”
Food terms to help navigate the menu and the supermarket
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In case you haven’t noticed, topical flea and tick products are proliferating like flies at the city dump. And these include new ones available only from your vet. Almost all claim to be the latest and greatest, and that may be so when it comes to flea control. But not so fast on tick control. In fact, almost all of the new ones contain permethrin for tick control. Sound familiar? This is the same stuff we used decades ago to control ticks and is also the same stuff that kills so many small dogs and cats through improper (dog) or accidental (cat) use. In other words, not much margin of safety in smaller pets. I don’t know about you, but I’ve got a problem with
a product calling itself the latest and greatest while using the same toxic ingredients used in products developed 30 years ago. Not only that, when applied as a spot-on to a pet’s back, people (especially children) can be easily exposed to permethrin through contact, and that isn’t good. Now, understand that there hasn’t been a fantastic breakthrough in tick control in a long time. The most recent breakthrough was fipronil (the ingredient found in Frontline) and that was over 15 years ago. It still works pretty good against ticks, but fleas are becoming resistant to it as well as to the ingredient found in Advantage (which by the way, does nothing for ticks unless
combined with permethrin). Of all the new topical flea and tick products out there, I like the new one from the Frontline people. It’s called Tritak and it contains fipronil (for the ticks) plus a new killing ingredient for fleas, so it remains effective against both fleas and ticks WITHOUT resorting to permethrin. The disadvantage: It’s fairly expensive and is available only through veterinarians (by the way, you may find it online, but that Tritak is not manufactured in the US..probably in India or China). So if a pet store or your vet is pushing a new flea and tick product on you, ask if it contains permethrin. If it does, it’s best to politely decline.
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If so, we want you to join the Board of Directors of Friends of the Frio. Friends of the Frio, Inc., is a non-profit, educational organization dedicated to protecting and conserving the beauty, cleanliness, natural resources and integrity of the upper Frio River and its tributaries. We
have 4 meetings a year. Each year we hold two events. In March, we have our Annual Barbeque Fundraiser and in September, we have our Trash Bash. This year will be our 24th year to clean over 20 miles of our precious Frio River. On February 18th, we conducted our first meeting for
2013. We re-elected existing board members and planned our Annual Barbeque to be held on March 9th. Please come out and support our organization.For more information, please contact Anne Mauel at [email protected] or 232-4442
Tell a woman in her forties she needs to pay a lot more attention to her calcium intake and bone health, and she’ll probably say something like: “Seriously? Any suggestions on how I’m going to fit that in with my career, teenaged kids, marriage, friends and a million other things?”Fair question. But the truth is, bone health has a powerful, direct influence on every other aspect of life. It’s especially critical for women at the mid-life point. Good bone health is built on a foundation of diet and exercise in youth and early middle age.
Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones — which reach peak mass in our thirties — gradually weaken and become more likely to break. It typically becomes noticeable in the sixties and seventies, yet also can occur decades earlier. Men and women both suffer from osteoporosis, but it’s about four times as common in women. About 2.7 million people have osteoporosis or low bone density. This number is certain to increase as the state’s population ages. Osteoporosis is not only the most immediate cause of visible “frailty” and reduced
height in later life but also a source of chronic pain and risk of fatal injury. One common result of osteoporosis is hip fracture, which kills nearly as many Americans each year as auto accidents.Even the less dire outcomes are still serious enough to make osteoporosis a major concern. For millions, the disease forces permanent changes in lifestyle, earning capacity and ability to enjoy their leisure time. Fortunately, much of osteoporosis’ damage can be prevented or limited by knowing when you’re at risk and making appropriate
lifestyle changes. Risk is particularly high for older women, smokers, heavy drinkers, people with a family history of the disease, women with low estrogen levels, men with low testosterone levels, physically inactive people, small-framed individuals and people taking steroidal or anticonvulsant drugs.Osteoporosis often can be prevented if bone loss is detected early. If you have more than a couple of the common risk factors, see your physician. Your doctor may recommend that you have a bone density test, which
measures the bone mass in your hip, spine or wrist. Many insurance programs will pay for all or part of the cost.If you already have osteoporosis, you still can live actively and comfortably by eating a high-calcium diet and starting a program of weight bearing exercise such as walking, dancing and stair climbing. Even though there’s no cure for osteoporosis, its progress can be slowed or
even stopped. Recommended treatments may include calcium supplementation and vitamin D. Ask your doctor for guidance before taking supplements or dramatically changing your diet.Remember, bone is growing tissue that constantly regenerates. With good advice from your physician in early middle age, you can greatly reduce your odds of becoming frail before your time.
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Kids Don’t Know What They’re Missing OutdoorsSome things never change. Kids belong outside, and pristine wilderness is not required. An adult nature lover is likely to say that a favorite childhood memory involves a backyard tree house or fishing in an irrigation canal. Children need personal contact with nature and other living things – to feel the wind, smell leaves and wildflowers, take a close look at a bug, run their fingers over rocks.But children ages 8-to-18 now spend an average of 7.5 hours a day, over 50 hours per week, connected to a television, computer, video games and other electronic
media. This doesn’t bode well for our kids or for the future of our natural environment! There’s hope. Read more about the Texas
Resource/Natural Environment Literacy Plan.Help bring a kid to the outdoors. Treat yourself to a trip down Memory Lane in “Fifty Ways to Get Kids Hooked on the Outdoors” from Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine and find simple ideas to get kids engaged in the outdoors. Make the most of outdoor opportunities with six easy ways to instill love of the outdoors from “Dirty Nails and Goat Slobber,” another great article from
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»Prop#4/Frio Pecan Farm mngd rental with 2b/2ba, covr’d porch, beautiful Pecan grove, wildlife, 7000sf pavilion w/comm. kitchen, Frio Rvr common area, Lg custm BBQ, nice location & great hill country investment! $175,000»NEWProp#09/City lot 0.726 w/nice dbl-wide & lg accessory bldg. w/2 half baths,slab fndtn. No city zoning so possible comm.or residential. 1 blk off Hwy 83, walking dist to school & shpng. OF avail. List $149,000»NEW Prop#14/Lot 6, Spring Hill Subdv., Leakey, 3.22 ac,Nice Tx rch style with 3b/3ba, two 1/2ba, wd flrs,FP,opn flrpln,split design,pool,arbor,outside entrtng,surround snd inside & out,lg mstr,carprt & unique country décor.2012 taxes $4,396.61 Owner LREB List $350,000»Prop#11/Nice 30 ac TBS hunting tract in Standing Rock Diamond Rch. Lot 193 located just east of Hwy 41 for good access. 3 blnds,3 feeders,sm cab.,water coll syst, & 1 bow stand.Great Price: $65,000» Prop#12/Lot 19, Canyon Oaks Subdv., Un II in Concan. Great vacation 2b/2ba hm with great space, natural light, cvr’d prch,huge stg, pvd circle dr. B&B allowed for great investment! List:$185,000» Prop#15-25+/- acres in Real County. 12 miles west of Leakey on Hwy 337. UNRESTRICTED. Deep well, electricity, hunting cabin, water storage tank. 2 blinds, 3 feeders, abundant wildlife. Ag exempt! $132,500»Prop#21/Gorgeous views offered on this 21 ac. Tract with unfnshd 2000+sq 3/2 hm w/frplc. Excel for horses, less than 5 min N. of Leakey. Finish w/your own personal touches. Great price $339,500» Prop#32/Hidden River Rch, 265 gorgeous ac w/3/4 mi West Frio Rvr & both sides! Mt views,level topog,wildlf,3 hms,6 wtr wells,8 stall hrse barn, & soooo much more! Endless possibilities. Exclusively listed $4,900,000»NEW Prop#35/Lot 73, Rio Park Estates “Canal Circle”, 1.06 ac, 3b/2ba hm with guest qtrs, carport, fenced yard, utility rm, built-ins, tile flrs, central air/heat & apprx 1438sf. Priced to sell!! List $149,500» Prop#42-.3.2 acres in Springhill Subd.Beautiful lot in a gated subdvv.teleph, city wtr,& elec.Lg trees & views of the hill country, great location & bldg sites. restr. to protect your invest. O.F. terms 10% Dn,7.9% for 15 yrs:List Price $70,000» Prop#46-Leakey Hills 38.5 Ac, Tr 32, Co Rd access, barn, cabin, stg shed, well, electricity. & Hunting! Very desirable area for hunting & with well & elect.on site, you’re set for the new season! Must see! List Price: $140,000» Prop#47-/5.22 ac w/beautiful 3/2 hm. All you
want or need in a hill country setting, perim.high fncd, fruit, huge pecan trees, 3 bay barn/wkshp located just inside the city limits of Leakey. Fncd yrd, screened fnt prch & game rm/extra guest qtrs. Appt needed. $229,000» Prop#59 SPRING HILL SUBDV, Just W of Leakey, Tr13, 3.76 Ac Undergnd utilities, gorgeous views, nice hardwoods, easy restr. HOA, paved access & good location. Priced to sell $79,500» Prop#64/44.33 acres: Ideal hntng prop. Rancho Real I. Heavily wooded w/ lots of oak.1 rm cab w/ 40’ tower blind makes this unique. Rggd & remote yet 2x2 can access..6 dr feeders, ’86 4x4 Bronco,& camp trailer to convey. NOW$89,900 O.F. Avail! 10%Dwn, 9%, 15Ys» Prop#71/Wooded 368+ ac rch loaded w/natv wldlf & exotics. LOA provides wldlf exemp. Views & cabin site, All wthr subdiv rds,wtr & gme mngt by LOA. Edw Co.,Elect avail, LOA dues $3 p/yr. Priced to sell! $550,000.00» Prop#79/ 1 to 100 ac avail. for comm. retail, dvlopmnt or resd.Hwy 83 frntg, High visibility, city wtr! Great opportunity. 1 ac on Hwy $75k, all acreage behind W hwy $7,500 p/ac or buy all ac & hwy frntg at $1.5 mi. O. F. Avail! 20%dwn,6%intr, 15 yrs!!» Prop#84 5 & 10 ac tracts in THE RIDGE-Experience the Texas hill country at its finest w/ prvte access to your own beautiful Frio River park w/BBQ pavilion. Ea offer undrgrnd utilities, mtn views, 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. Tracts are selling fast! Check out our website for current sales! Prices start $87,500»Prop90/1.19 ac hm site in the prestigious gated community of RiverTree. Crystal clear Frio River is still flowing in spite of drought. Lot is heavily wooded & at the end of the st between two beautiful Hill Country homes. List price: $109,950» Prop95/10 mi west of Leakey, 20.10 ac hntng tract is located 1.5 mil off RR337. Abundant wildlife include white tail,axis deer, hogs, aouda & turkey. Unbelievably beautiful long views to the west!2 blinds feeders will convey. List $75,000» Prop97/Lot 3, Blk 3, features 4.390 ac in the gated River Tree Subdv. The best feature of this property is the magnificent views of the mnt.Great for horses, river access, Water & elect. meters are in place, a septic system has been installed& two RV hookups.List: $129,900
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FOR RENT- Leakey #3 Unit, 2 bedrooms, 12’x12’, closets, 1 bath, kitchen with stove, ref. with ice maker, central heat and air, living roo with tele-phone and tv connections, low electric bills, over 600 sq. ft. $450 lease with $450 deposit -AVAILABLE NOW!Call 830-591-3479 (24/7) Also Built 2 years ago-Available FOR SALE - Only interested parties call Owner at 830-591-3479 Very Low Price.
FOR SALEMight Mule Gate Opener, never used $200call 830-232-4045
FOR SALEWoodchief Wood Burning Heater $350 call 830-232-4811
FOR RENT- One bedroom furnished apartment/flat in the historic district of Fort Clark Springs. A great getaway for weekend - or long term stay. Decorated and furnished by owner/artist. Perfect retreat. Call for availability and rates. Carole Whitworth 210-957-9278
Job PostingThe Real-Edwards Conservation and
Reclamation District is seeking applications for the position of Part Time Office Assistant.
The Office Assistant is responsible for assisting the General Manager with the day to day activities of the District and reports directly to the General Manager.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): assisting with the review, processing,
and input of records into the District’s data collection system; reviewing and sorting well logs/reports, updating the accounting program in relation to fees and refunds; assisting with routine office work; assist with the creation of reports for the General Manager or the Board of Directors; and perform other assignments
as required.General
The Office Assistant must present a positive image as a representative of the Real-Edwards
Conservation and Reclamation District in appearance and demeanor. The Office
Assistant must set an example in promoting the goals and objectives of the Real-Edwards
Conservation and Reclamation District for the community. The Office Assistant should
have a good working knowledge of computers and computer software (i.e.: Word processing,
data base management, spread sheets, etc.). The Office Assistant should be able to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
Minimum Qualifications• Must possess a high school diploma
or G.E.D. • Must have a good working knowledge
of computers and computer software (i.e.: Word processing, data base management, spread sheets, etc.).
• Must be eligible to be Bonded as required by District.
• Employment history must be provided.
• Must be willing to submit to pre-employment Drug Screening.
• Must be able to lift and carry minimum of fifty (50) pounds.
For more information and/or a copy of the job description and application, please contact
the District Office at (830) 597-3322 or email [email protected]. Application must be received
by February 28th, 2013. Interviews will be scheduled after all applications are received
by the DistrictSalary to be determined.
HELP WANTED: Cabin Cleaning, as needed
Call 830-232-5911 or apply in personat River Rags & Rhinestones in Leakey
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FOR RENT- Large 2 Bdrm 1 bath, Centrally located Downtown Leakey, call for details Lindsay Merritt at 830-591-6264
