March 20 2013

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WHERE IN THE WORLD DID YOU WEAR YOUR REAL COUNTY

CENTENNIAL T-SHIRT? by Julie Becker

Avid hikers, Linda and Pat Power visit Big Bend National Park several times a year. One of their favorite hikes is “ The Window”, seen in the background. They had many inquiries about their Centennial T-Shirts which they were very proud to share!!. If you are planning a trip pick up your T-shirt before you leave! Get yours for only $15 each, we have all sizes. Contact Willis Springfield at 830-232-5783 or come by the Hill Country Herald shop to get yours today. They also have coffee mugs, note cards and Christmas ornaments. Be sure to send in your picture to the Hill Country Herald! Have Fun out there and SPREAD THE WORD!

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Senior Alyssa Ramirez and Juniors Jennifer Huddleston and Siera Edwards all competed in the Texas High School Womens State Powerlifting Meet this past weekend in Corpus Christi. The meet was held at the American Bank Center on Friday & Saturday.Alyssa competed in the 123 lb weight class. She squatted 265 lbs, benched pressed 110 lbs and deadlifted 235 lbs giving her a total of 610 lbs and earning her a bronze medal and a 4th place finish in her weight class.Jennifer competed in the 165 lb weight class. She squatted 315 lbs, benched pressed

120 lbs, and deadlifted 325 lbs giving her a total of 760 lbs lifted which was good enough for a 2nd place finish and earning her the silver medal in her weight class. Both of these young ladies worked very hard this year and that hard work paid off with them bringing home medals from the State Meet. The competition is pretty fierce at that level. Just getting to the State Meet is hard enough; bringing home a medal is extremely difficult! Both Alyssa & Jennifer were pretty nervous going into the meet; this was the first time for either one of them to compete at State.

And they were both a little anxious before the meet started. But once they got their first lifts in, they settled down some and got really focused on what they were trying to get accomplished. I am very proud of both of these girls for how well they competed on Saturday. They did a great job! They were both so excited after winning their medals…they were grinning from ear to ear! They worked hard all year, and they earned this. As I said, I am extremely proud of them both! Pictured Jennifer Huddleston 2nd in State and Alyssa Ramirez 4th in State

The volunteers of the Devil’s Sinkhole Society will host the second annual Run the Devil’s Sinkhole 5K on Saturday, April 20.The course is very hilly but paved and it winds through five kilometers of beautiful Rocksprings, TX, countryside. In addition to the running event, they will host a biking contest and a walk.At the end of the race, participants will be able to see the Devil’s Sinkhole National Natural Landmark, the centerpiece of the Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area.Medals will be awarded for runners and bikers. Goody bags and tee shirts will be given to all participants.To sign up for the event, call 830-683-2287 or find us at either of two different Facebook sites. The main Devil’s Sinkhole website

www.devilssinkhole.org, but the site currently needs some updating.The event, like all Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area events, begins at the Rocksprings Visitors Center on the Rocksprings town square at 7 A.M.The Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area hosts tours daily, including birding tours. The famous evening bat tours will begin at least by May 1 and run through October, though there will be earlier evening bat tours in April this year. New morning bat return tours will be offered August-October.The Devil’s Sinkhole is Texas’s largest one-chamber cave and also Texas’s fourth deepest. The Sinkhole is the home of the state’s fourth largest bat roost.

Congratulatins to Tori Verstuyft, daughter of Kenneth and Leslie Verstuyft, took time out to rest at the Houston Livestock Show this past week. A while later, she and her Light Cross Barrow, which was bred out of their own stock, went on to place second in that class. Tori is the granddaughter of Gene and Millie Verstuyft and Ken and Jo Cave, and great-granddaughter of Arminta Rogers, all of Sabinal.

Several local ranchers, assisted by members of Leakey Church in the Valley and the American Legion Post, donated a weekend of wild game hunting for seven Wounded Warriors during the Seventh Annual Wounded Warrior Weekend Hunt, held 1-3 March. John

and Sally Seymour provided lodging for the Warriors at their Pinto Ranch, and along with neighboring ranchers, gave exotic animal hunts as a free gift to the deserving Combat Wounded Warriors. The Warriors were transported to Church in the Valley on Friday night for

a community appreciation dinner and gifts. They hunted Saturday morning and afternoon, and on Sunday morning everyone was invited to go on a Russian Boar Hunt. All kills were cleaned and prepped by volunteer staff,

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Nueces Canyon High School Girls at STATE Powerlifting Meet By Coach Kerry Huddleston

Seventh Annual Wounded Warrior Weekend Hunt

Verstuyft Places Second In Class by Billie Franklin

RUN THE DEVIL’S SINKHOLE 5K

The Nueces Canyon Chamber of Commerce and

Real County Centennial Committee are pleased to announce a historic

celebration of the Concrete Calaboose!

Dietert Family Left Tangible Tracks Across Hill Country

Real County Commissioner’s CourtStandley case update and no burn ban

Mitchell Speaks at The Utopia Lions Club

Want to Increase Your Nutrient Intake? Pour a Glass of OJ!

Historic Leakey Inn has a new innkeeper but an old soul by Julie Becker

Dallas Hart, the new Innkeeper of the Historic Leakey Inn took time out of her busy schedule to pose for a picture with me in front of the Price Mausoleum. The mausoleum is located on the back of the property Hart and her husband recently purchased. The ties that bind are sometimes long awaited, I can remember playing as a young child all around the mausoleum and telling stories about the dead souls that rest there. I was comfortable there since my grandfather, B Buchanan, is the one that built it.

Dallas and her family are a perfect fit for the Inn, she has future plans of a confectionery, shop and much more that awaits this historic site. You can find out the whole story at www.leakeyinn.com. This location holds many memories for many in this community and we are pleased to have the Hart family be a part of our family.The Inn is now available to all overnight guests and does have single night rentals. Stop by and say hello to the Harts and welcome them to our community!

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REAL COUNTY COURT - March 11, 2013 by Julie Becker

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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-$149,000Property 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! $225,000 PENDINGNEWProperty 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. 1050frontage. 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 FINANCINGProperty 029 : 260 acs. +/- WILL DIVIDE Hwy. frontage, Call Martin for all the details! $4250 per acre

NEWProperty 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 REDUCEDNEWProperty 032: 3/2 Rock House @ 1167 River Road in Concan. Super nice with great location, views, in rental pool, furnished. $269,000Property 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. $95,000NEWProperty 042: Best buy in Concan is 117Cedar Ridge Ln!! 2/2 1600 sq. ft. Beautiful deck & views. Very private. $185,000Property 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!!! $89,000NEWProperty 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. $429,000OWNER 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

Custom-Built Barbecue Pit & Trailer Donated by 3E Properties, LLC and Built by Texas Best Pits Drawing to be held on: March 26, 2013

Only 1,000 tickets will be soldDonation: $10.00

To Benefit “Center for Community Wellness”To purchase your tickets contact CHDI’s Administration Office at (830)

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Our 2013 wounded Warriors, left to right: SGT Paul Roberts, US Army; SFC Randy Hargis, US Army; MSG Andrew Baker, US Army; Corporal Jonathan Stephenson, USMC; Corporal Eric Hilton, USMC; HM3 Cristobal Piña, US Navy.

and the Warriors enjoyed skeet shooting Saturday afternoon with local shooting instructor Bill Thomas of Hunt, Texas. Church in

the Valley presented large ice coolers to each Warrior to take their animals home in.

The Warriors were transported to Church in the Valley for Sunday worship with Pastor Ray Miller and then treated to a bountiful dinner in their honor at the American Legion Hall in Leakey. The 2013 Wounded Warrior Hunt participants were:MSG Andrew Baker, US Army, who took home an Axis Doe from Faulkner Ranch.SFC Randy Hargis, US Army, who bagged a Blackbuck Doe from Commanchero 4 Ranch.SSG John Arp, US Army Retired, who took an Axis Doe from K3 Ranch and a Russian Boar from Pinto Ranch.SGT Paul Roberts, US Army, shot an Axis Doe with Pope Brothers Outfitters.Corporal Jonathan Stephenson, USMC, took an Axis Doe with Pope Brothers Outfitters.Corporal Eric Hilton, USMC, bagged an Axis Doe with Pope Brothers Outfitters.HM3 Cristobal Piña, US Navy, took home a Black Hawaiian Ram with Pope Brothers Outfitters.Thank you to Hunt hosts John and Sally Seymour, participating ranch owners and staffs, members of Church in the Valley, The Local American Legion and all volunteers and contributors for your gifts to these brave men who sacrificed so much for our freedom.

Edna Jane DeLeon, Criminal Mischief, Defendant pled guilty, sentenced to 30 days in County jail with credit for time served;James Francis Landrus, Speeding, Reset to April 8, 2013;Kenneth William Lewis, Driving While License Invalid, Defendant pled guilty, 6 months Deferred Adjudication, $400 fee, $240 Court Costs, 5 months to pay;Mitchell Luce, Driving While License Invalid with previous conviction, Defendant pled guilty, 4 months Deferred Adjudication, 4300

fee, $240 court costs, $325 attorney reimbursement, 20 hours community service restitution, 100 days to pay and complete community service;Amber Martin, Driving While Intoxicated, Reset for April 8, 2013;Robert Corbin Pagel, Bail jumping and Failure to Appear, Defendant pled guilty, sentenced to 30 days in jail, concurrent with other offense;Robert Corbin Pagel, Fail to Identify Giving False/Fictitious information, Defendant pled guilty, sentenced to 30 days in jail;Nathaniel Clay Spaniel, Possession

of Marijuana <2oz., Reset to April 8, 2013;Lane Preston Wallace, Driving While Intoxicated, Defendant pled guilty, sentenced to 180 days in jail, probated for 12 month, $500 fine, $310 court costs, 11 months to pay;Lane Preston Wallace, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Defen-dant pled guilty, sentenced to 180 days jail probated for 12 months, $1,250 fine, $420 court costs, DWI Course completed within 90 days.

Seventh Annual Wounded Warrior Weekend Hunt continued from front page

Real County Commissioner’s CourtBy Julie Becker

Real County Commissioner’s held their regular monthly meeting on Monday March 11, 2013. Real County Judge Garry Merritt called the meeting to order, following the invocation and pledge of allegian to the U.S. and Texas flags, Com-missioners approved a change order for the TxCDBG #711275 (grant for water supply in Oakmont Vil-lage Subdivision). Commissioners recognized the order adopting rules of Real County for On-Site Sewage Facilities dated January 14, 2013, effective February 26, 2013 from the Texas Commission on Environ-mental Quality. Merritt explained these are the guidelines for variances to Real County’s existing on-site sewage rules.

The next item on the agenda was approval of the final plat of The Meadows at Frio Canon. Commis-sioners approved the plat following detailed discussion regarding the designation of open space area for the subdivision. Commissioners accepted the Texas Commission on Jail Standards Inspection reporting which noted no deficienies within the Real County Jail. Commissioners did not approve a request from JP Dianne Rogers for a payroll change request for her assistant’s salary. Commissioners stated a raise freeze was inacted last year and it would be unfair to the rest of the county employees if the JP was allowed to raise the assis-

tant’s salary before the September Budget hearings.Commissioners took no action on the burn ban. (no burn ban)Commissioners approved the proclamation of April as fair hous-ing month and recognized April as National County Government month. Merritt reviewed the status of the Bethel Standley lawsuit, stating the county has requested the Bankruptcy court return property Standley deeded to his ex-wife in a divorce back into the bankruptcy case. Following payment of bills and acceptance of monthly reports, the court was adjourned.

The Leakey Lions Club is pleased to report that approximately $2,000 was raised as a result of the Rib Dinner fundraiser that was conducted at the American Legion Hall this past Friday night! We want to take this opportunity to thank our friends in the community for attending and supporting this very important fundraising event! An estimated 250 folks attended Friday evening and donated nearly $3,000 toward this effort! Approximately 124 racks of pork ribs were consumed or sold Friday night and another 20 were sold Saturday morning at the Real County Courthouse square! After the expenses of $1,363 were subtracted from the total gross sales and donations of $3,331.00, the Lions Club ended up with a net profit of $1,963.40!The money raised from this fundraising effort will be used to provide two scholarships to two very deserving Leakey Independent School District High School graduates! Each spring the Leakey Lions Club takes applications from all the seniors who plan to attend college and then selects at least two to receive these college scholarships. Special thanks go to the Brisket/Rib Dinner Committee Chairmen who planned and produced this annual fundraising event! Lion Joe Waligura, Lion Hugh Scott, Lion Jesse Guinn and Lion Guinn Turner all worked hard Thursday morning prepping the ribs and then spent all day Friday getting to get the ribs cooked! In addition to these committee members Lion Edgar (Punchy) Riley and Lion Ricky

Peters spent all day Friday assisting the committee in cooking the ribs. Lion Bob McCarson arrived about noon on Friday and worked all afternoon helping with the cooking. In addition to these Lions Club members, Jay Cleveland, a longtime friend of Guinn Turner spent the entire day assisting the Lions with the cooking! Many Lions members and their spouses arrived around 4:30 p.m. on Friday to assist with the meal preparation. Additionally they helped serve the meal, and stayed

and helped clean-up the dining area when the meal had concluded. In addition to the ribs, side dishes of pinto beans and potato salad were served with the meal. Desserts were furnished by the Club members and included many delicious cakes and cobblers! We also want to take this opportunity to thank the Leakey American Legion for the use of their facilities used to conduct this important fundraising event. We plan to conduct this fundraising event again next spring and hope all can attend!

Lions Club Rib Dinner Raises Nearly $2,000 for Scholarships for Leakey ISD Graduates by Fred R. McNiel, President

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Wednesday, March 20, 2013 Hill Country Herald Page 3

JAIL REGISTER

Real County Law OfficersJames E. Brice, Sheriff

Don Gass, Deputy SheriffChris Sheridan, Deputy Sheriff

Bruce Carr, Deputy SheriffJim Wilson, Constable

Joe Tolleson, ConstableCorporal Jake Sanchez, DPS Highway Patrol

Clint Graham, TPWD Game Warden

Disclaimer: All print and other visual media is for informational purposes only. This information is considered public information under the Free-dom of Information Act and the Public Records Act. Any indication of an arrest is not intended to imply or infer that such individual has been convicted of a crime. All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

March 10 - March 16, 2013

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALSCity of Leakey Mayor: Harry Schneemann

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

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

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

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

Aldermen: Curtis Wilson • Brant Hickman • Sammie Ives

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

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

City of Sabinal Mayor: Louis LanderosSecretary: Betty Jo Harris

Office: 830-988-2218 Councilmembers: Nancy Alvarado, Chuck Van Pelt, Alma Martinez, Linda Musquiz, Eloisa Munoz and

Mike NucklesSabinal Library 830-988-2911

Sabinal Municipal Judge: Anita Herndon 830-988-2630

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[email protected] email Roland Trees, Board President

Joel Pigg, General Manager

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Published Each WednesdayJulie Becker/Editor/Publisher

Billie Franklin, Sabinal CorrespondentContributing Writers:

Dave CroweElaine Padgett Carnegie

Katie BurkhartIrene Van Winkle

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Real County Sheriff’s OfficeWeekly Dispatch Report

March 10, - March 16, 2013

DO YOU NEED HELP WITH YOUR ELECTRIC BILL??

Community Council of Southwest Texas of Devine Call for appointment

830-363-3119

CHARITY B I N G O 1st Thursday of each Month

7:15 p.m. @ Leakey American Legion Hall For more

info call A.G. @ 232-6078 sponsored by American Legion & Leakey Lions Club

Karan PattersonFranchisee25743 Hwy 55Barksdale, TX 78828Tel 830.234.3333 Fax [email protected]

PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE & HOME INSPECTION SERVICE

TOM CALDWELLProfessional Inspector

License #9190

[email protected] 210.844.2602

P.O. Box 185 Leakey, Texas 78873

GRACE OF GOD AA/NA GROUP

LEAKEY, TEXAS FRIDAYS @ 7:00 P.M.CHURCH IN THE VALLEY LITTLE BUILDING BEHIND CHURCH

INFO: 830-232-6163 or 830-591-8895

NEW HOPE AA/NA GROUP CAMP WOOD MONDAYS @ 7:00 Nueces Canyon Church of Christ

INFO: 830-279-1039 or 830-591-8895

Bryan Shackelford

General Contractor Treespraying for ball moss

FIREWOOD/ DAY HUNTING SERVICES

830.591.4734(CELL)TEXAS RANCHEROS

MINI STORAGE

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

830-232-5656 830-232-5290

NEW INSULATED UNITS

The Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area

Rocksprings, TXBirding, Nature Walks, Day and Motorcycle ToursTours begin from the Rocksprings Visitors Center

830-683-2287 [email protected] BAT TOURS BEGIN MAY 1

NEW HOURS:Real County JP Pct. 1 & 2

Effective March 1, 2013Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Closed Friday

PUBLIC NOTICECommunity Health Development, Inc.,

Board of Directors has called for its Annual meeting to be held March 28, 2013

at 6:00 p.m. at 908 S. Evans, Bldg. BUvalde, Texas.

The three slots to be filled are:A.) One Client Representative (Slot#4)

B.) One Client Representative (Slot#9), (Real, Edward County)C.) One Representative of the Educational Field

Client representatives on the Board must meet the following criteria:

1.) A registered patient who has been seen by a member of the medical/dental

staff within the past two years.2.) Must be 18 years of age or older.

The Client Representatives will be elected by those present at the meeting who are registered patients. The representatives

of the Educational Field will be accepted by the Board of Directors.

For more information, Please contact:Community Health Development, Inc.

908 South Evans, Bldg. A Uvalde, TX 78801(830) 278-5604 ext. 3100

Monica Gonzales, Chair or Rachel A. Gonzales-Hanson, CEO

HEAR YE! HEAR YE!.

COME ONE! COME ALL!

The Leakey Ex Students Association is a non-profit organization. It exists to preserve

the history of Leakey schools while maintaining a link with the future and

promoting higher education for Leakey students.Join now and enjoy the fun while supporting the

students of Leakey schools. Time is running out!!!!!!!!!Dues $100 for lifetime membership or $20.00/year can

be mailed to P.O. Box 241, Leakey, TX 78873.Proceeds will provide scholarships to graduating

seniors of Leakey High School.Help support our students with your donations.

Visit http://www.realcounty1913.com, join the Leakey Ex Students Association on Facebook for more

information of all events.

APPLICATION FOR LOCAL OPTION ELECTION PETITION TO LEGALIZETo the City Clerk of Leakey, Texas, County of Real County, Texas.

We the undersigned ten (10) or more qualified voters of Leaky, Texas, Real County, Texas, in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Texas Election Code, hereby submit this written application for a “Petition for Local Option Election to Legalize” to be circulated among the qualified

voters of such area for the signatures of those qualified voters in such area who desire that a local option election be called therein for the purpose of

determining the following issue, to-wit:FOR “The legal sale of all alcoholic beverages for off-premise

consumption only.” “La venta legal de todas bebidas alcoholicas para consume solamente fuera del establecimiento.”

It is the hope, purpose and intent of the applicants who signatures appear-ing here on to see legalized the sale of Spirits from a Package Store

referred to in the issue set out above.

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This week’s letter, N, focused on sports that require a net such as badminton, tennis, basketball, and beach volleyball. Sometimes the athletes are asked to put a ball through a net, as in basketball. Other times, they must maneuver a ball over a net, as in indoor volleyball. Sometimes they must hit or kick a ball into a net at the back of the goal, as in team handball, field hockey, water polo, and soccer. Letter N

is also for nicknames. American sprinter Archie Hahn was called the Milwaukee Meteor. Canadian high jumper Ethel Catherwood was the Saskatoon Lily. Probably the best nickname in Olympic history belonged to a Mexican swimmer. Can you guess his name? It was Felipe Munoz who won the gold medal in 1968. His father was from Aguascalientes, which means “hot water” in Spanish. Felipe’s

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In history class, the fourth grade got to go to Fort Clark Days in Brackettville on Friday, March 1st. There was a lot of booths, teepees, horses, camels, cannons, a police hummer, old instruments, and guns. We learned that before they had bullets for guns they had little metal balls and gun powder. We also learned that camels have 5 stomachs, and they can go at least 7 days without water. Camels eat some food then they throw it up until they want to stop. After that we went to a park ranger’s booth. He threw

a wooden pole with an arrowhead at the end. Then he made a little fire for us by rubbing sticks together. Next was a booth that had a guy dressed in an Indian suit. He played a wooden recorder for us. It sounded beautiful.Then we all went to the museum and they had a lot of guns, knives, and pictures of guys in the army. The museum was cool. I hope the fourth grade gets to go next year. We all had a very fun time.Pictured: fourth grade poses in front of the Fort Clark Museum

Nueces Canyon hosted a track meet on Thursday, March 7 at Northcutt Stadium. Eleven girls’ teams and twelve boys’ teams from the area competed for points. The NC girls’ team won the overall with 166 points over Brackett (131), Comstock (101), Eldorado (97), Rocksprings (41) and Leakey (24). The girls who contributed to the championship in the following events were: (shot put) Nikki Milliorn 1st, Ashley Harmon 4th; (discus) Ashley Harmon

1st, Danielle Irwin 3rd; (long jump) Nikki Milliorn 1st; (pole vault) Siera Edwards 3rd; (3200 m. run) Nevah Navarro 2nd, Alex Grelle 3rd; (400 m. relay) Siera Edwards, Abbey Falcon, Priscilla Gonzales Nikki Milliorn 1st; (800 m. run) Emily Carnes 3rd, Hailey Luce 4th; (100 m dash) Nikki Milliorn 1st; (400 m. dash) Abbey Falcon 2nd; (300 m hurdles) Emily Carnes 2nd, Siera Edwards 4th, Hailey Luce 5th; (200 m dash) Nikki Milliorn 1st, Priscilla Gonzales 3rd; (1600 m

run) Nevah Navarro 3rd, Alex Grelle 5th; (1600 m relay) Siera Edwards, Priscilla Gonzales, Emily Carnes, Abbey Falcon 1st. Rounding out the girls’ team are Haylee Chavez, Madelyn Martinez and Natalie Vargulish.We would like to thank the Booster Club for its work, the NC students for helping with whatever needed to be done and all of the workers who timed, picked and assisted in any way.

Just before the Swinging Panthers sprung for Spring Break, they made a stop off in Brackettville for their annual tennis

tournament. N.C. unfortunately did not do well in doubles play, only winning a total of 3 matches between all Panther pairings. Big Blue must cut down on their unforced errors and gain more experience on

the court to reap more rewards. Still the Varsity event was good practice for a mostly J.V. doubles team. On the singles side, the Panthers did show some promise and had their best success. In boys’ action, Ian Harvey made his way through a fairly even Boys Singles Draw. He lost to the eventual champion {4-7} in a tiebreaker and was separated by the runner-up by just two games losing (6-8). Harvey would settle for the bronze and a strong taste for improving to raise his game. On

the girls’ side both seniors Kelsie Rollison and Kara Sifuentes sailed through the draw with little choppy water. Sifuentes only gave up two games to any one opponent, and Rollison was only threatened by 4 games at the most. Sifuentes grabbed the gold and Rollison was right behind her taking silver. The tournament was a big confidence booster going into the holiday. The Panthers hope to return and get their games moving in the right direction, as District looms ever closer.

NCHS/JH Cheer Squads & MascotAnnouncedNueces Canyon High School and Junior High Cheer Squads and School Mascot members for the 2013-2014 school year have been announced.Mascot: Nikki MilliornHigh School Cheer Squad: Savannah Amine, Gabby Irwin, Hailey Luce, Kristol Perez, Alisabeth Threadgill, Natalie Vargulish, Ozzie Watters, and Aspen WinstonJunior High Cheer Squad: Mandie Carabajal, Tori Carabajal, Natalia DeLeon, Shelby Pannell, Myah Rodriguez, Megan Sifuentes

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The elementary campus rewards students with PAWS rules for following rules in the cafeteria, bathroom, hallways, and classrooms. These rules help the students remember how to behave in these areas and help keep the building orderly so that the students can focus on learning. When students have outstanding behavior or make

positive contributions to our campus, they are rewarded with a PAWS coupon. These coupons are turned in to the office so that those students can be recognized during announcements. Some students collect many PAWS coupons! The fourth six weeks has ended and several students stood out as the top

coupon earners for the six weeks. These students have done a great job on our campus and can often be found helping out around the school. These outstanding students are Nora Beth Harrington, Soraya DeLeon, Caiden Childs, Sylvia Hernandez, Harleigh Patterson, Mallory Whipkey, Madison Williams, Edmund Winston, Moses Falcon, Ailani Sanchez, Caleb Aleman, Andres Carabajal, Genesis Perez, Kylie Luce, Charlie Perez, Shyann Villareal, Wyatt Bingham, Delaney Schaeffer, Megan Harlow, Cheyenne Carter, Idrianna DeLeon, Ethan Horndorf, and Lexie Quillen. These students were recognized during announcements and treated to a trip to Get n

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Mercedez Guzman was feted with a fifteenth birthday service held at Trinity Fellowship in Uvalde. Pastors Carol Martinez and Pastor and aunt Rachael Gutierez performed the ceremony. She was surrounded by family and friends. Her Paternal Grandmother Dee Nino and Miranda Nino came from Elgin, Illinois; Aunt Eva and cousin Cindy Rangel came from West Chicago, Illinois; cousins Telly and Erica Evans came from Houston, Aunt Dora Hernandez came from San Antonio. A dinner and dance followed at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Sabinal. There were approximately 150 people in attendance.Rabies Drive A dog and cat clinic for rabies will be held tomorrow from 3 to 6 pm at Veteran’s Memorial Live Oak Park. Your animal should be on a leash or in a cage to contain it and not cause problems with other animals. Community Wide Easter Egg Hunt On Holy Saturday, March 30, at 2 pm there will be an Easter egg hunt for toddlers

through the third grade at Veteran’s Memorial Live Oak Park. Sponsors of the egg hunt are First Baptist and First United Methodist Churches. Prior to the hunt, the children will share in the true meaning of Easter. Central Christian News Hudson Brotherhood will be held at Central Christian on Sunday. This fellowship of men and boys in our area meets from 8 to 9 am every 4th Sunday, excluding December. It is open to all males in the area. On Easter Sunday, the SonRise Service will be held at 7 am with breakfast to follow. An offering for the Ministerial Alliance will

be taken during the service. The service is open to the community. First Baptist The youth took a trip to Camp Eagle, which is located near Rocksprings. Six youth and three sponsors were gone for 4 days. They are under the direction of interum youth pastor Joe Redus. This Sunday will be 5th Sunday dinner and the Lord’s Supper. It was planned so that families can spend Easter with loved ones. For Holy Week, Maundy Thursday, on the 28th, the service will be held here at 7 pm. It is open to everyone. Methodist Events This Sunday will be a 5th Sunday meal. Thus families can carry out their own plans at Easter. The traditional community wide Good Friday Service will begin held here at 7 pm. St Patrick News Last Saturday and Sunday handouts were given with a 5x7 picture of Pope Francis I on one side and a request for prayer for

the new Pope on the other side. Several members of the congregation indicated that they were very pleased with the selection of a Jesuit Pope. Religious Education class will be held today at 5:30 pm. Candles are on sale for $5 to be used on Holy Saturday. Contact the church office or Odelia Silvas for your purchase. Civic Club Raffle The Sabinal Civic Club was given a baby blue cloak by Delores’ Designs of Camp Wood. The cloak will be raffled off at the Homecoming Game in the fall, during half time. Size does not matter because the winner will be given the correct size regardless of the cape shown. This is a very generous offer and all monies garnered from the proceedings will be used for Civic projects such as the scholarship recipients, flags for downtown, and other improvements to our City and citizenry. Tickets can be obtained from any Civic Club member and are $1 each or 6 for $5. The cloak is on display at Gabriel’s Loft in the former Ross Video building on Center Street.TOPS News

The Sabinal chapter #1969 of TOPS is having an Easter basket raffle. Tickets are $1 each. The winner of the basket will be drawn on Maundy Thursday, March 28. Several items of interest have been placed in the basket including one Easter egg in which is hidden $10. Contact TOPS members for your chance.

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friends and family to this fun and satisfying evening of music.The concert begins at 7:30 p.m., April 6, at the George Woods Center at 200 East Hondo Street in Devine. Tickets are $10.00 at the door with students, grades K-12 admitted free, if accompanied by an adult. Parking is free and free refreshments are served at the intermission. For more information call Peggy Cooper at 830-663-5412 or Kay Shultz at 830-665-3194.

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River flows were taken on the Frio and Nueces Rivers on March 18th and all locations showed decreased levels of flow except for the Kent Creek Crossing which showed a slight increase in flow. Fulgham’s Crossing just south of the Alto Frio Baptist Encampment had a flow of 8,146 gpm (gallons per minute) this month compared to the flow of 9,628 gpm last month. Leakey Springs had a flow of 3,803 gpm this month and a flow of 3,889 gpm last month. Just looking at these crossing I could tell they were very similar to last month, but I fear that next month the numbers are going to be way down unless we get a substantial rainfall event. Spring is getting near and the trees along the river will start budding

very soon and the levels will most likely start to go down as a result. The Mill Creek Crossing is flowing slower this month there are culverts on both end of this crossing that have no flow (up until this month the culverts on the north end of the crossing have had some flow this month there was no flow), this crossing has decreased to a flow of 6,465 gpm this month down from last month’s flow of 7,271 gpm. 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 4,332 gpm compared to a flow of 5,067 gpm last month. This area needs a major water event to get back in shape. The Kent Creek crossing had a slight increase since last

month with a flow of 712 gpm this month up from a flow of 712 gpm last month. Nueces River flows were also taken on March 18th and they too showed similar results as that found on the Frio River. McDonalds Crossing was at 9,126 gpm this month compared to 11,370 gpm last month. This crossing is in great need of a flushing rain to clean up the vegetation on the upriver side of the crossing. The Nueces River Dam on Highway 55 south of Camp Wood had a flow of 12,292 gpm this month down from 17,531 gpm last month. Let’s all continue to pray for more rainfall and conserve what we have.

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Dietert Family Left Tangible Tracks Across Hill Country By Irene Van Winkle

Many settlers built mills for wood and grains along the Guadalupe River, and most know about the several built by Christian Dietert. The Dietert clan emigrated from Germany and came through Indianola, but although they had arrived in a group, eventually they spread across various parts of the Hill Country. Two brothers, Emil and Theodore (called “TFW”), were the sons of William Dietert, who eventually settled in Boerne, and the brothers of Ernst and Edward. Christian was William’s brother, and they had come from Tesen, Germany, headed for New Braunfels, taking the ship, “Franziska” out of Bremen. Along with them were brothers Fritz and Henry, and a sister, Lena. The family arrived after five months of weary travel, in July, 1854. Christian joined a group of 13 men who surveyed land and named the town of Comfort. Later, having moved to Fredericksburg and then to Kerrville, he also served as the town’s postmaster from 1868-1888. He built a number of mills, including one for shingles in Kerrville, located along the Guadalupe River by One Schreiner Place that was washed away in a flood. His wife, Rosalie, served as assistant postmistress in Kerrville. The couple had the first Christmas tree in Kerrville. William E. Dietert, Jr. is Emil’s grandson. He and his wife, Marguerite, live in Kerrville, and still own property on the Divide, 10 miles down the road west of Garven’s Store in Real County. Marguerite spent years teaching, mostly in Rocksprings. They still raise meat goats and Brangus cattle crosses, and have had pet deer. Bill Jr. is related to Bill Orr, who heads the Kerrville School District’s tax office, and whose grandmother was Emil’s daughter, Helen Dietert Orr. As a middle child born in 1899, she had two siblings — William E., Sr. (1898-1973) and Milton, the youngest. W. E. Sr. married Hetta Seebe (1899-1983) of San Antonio, and had two sons: W. E. Jr., and Robert Darrell. The family was active in the church and community. Hetta was church organist at the Divide Presbyterian Chapel for 25 years, and W. E was a member of the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association. They also enjoyed traveling extensively. Helen lived to 101 years of age (passing away in 2001), and Orr said he took care of her in her house for the last decade of her life after she had broken her hip. He said that although she was his step-grandmother, they were very close. Helen’s husband, W. S. Orr, died in 1992. They had lived in a home at the corner of Tivy and Main streets, where the Mini-Mart now stands. W.S. had ranched out on the Divide. Helen taught business classes for Kerrville night school. He was married earlier to Pearl Ford, but they parted ways after only about five years. Orr also kept in touch with her, and she lived to advanced old age as well. Helen wrote many family stories for the Dietert clan that were submitted to the 1986 Kerr County Album published by the Kerr County Historical Commission. Many details in this story were taken from her narratives. Orr added that Helen had told him that her “goal was to live to be 100 years old, but when she got there, she said she didn’t realize it was going to be like this!” Going back to the earlier generation, Emil and Theodore had bought more than 10 sections of land, and then acquired more. Their property stretched to about 20,000 acres, and was a family partnership. There were no fences, Bill, Jr. said. His great-grandfather enjoyed hunting there, where the grass was still high on the horse, and antelope and buffalo ran. Water was available for the livestock in various sources, he said. “They would go down to the headwaters of the Frio River to water their sheep. They were also not far from the Guadalupe, Nueces and Llano river watersheds.” Having ranched on the Divide since 1882, Emil and Theodore moved to Kerrville 14 years later, and opened a general merchandise store that competed with Schreiner’s store. TFW was still manager of the ranch, while Emil ran the store. “They said TFW ran the ranch his way. He’d send the others their share of the profits, but wouldn’t even show them the books. He was a real character,” Bill Jr. said. Deitert Brothers store was located on Water Street just west of the present Library. Bill Jr. said that business acumen was the key to survival, and no one was above using some unusual tactics. “I remember hearing that my grandfather told a story. He said that ‘the Captain (Charles Schreiner)’ tried running him out of business. Once, when Schreiners’ had potatoes for sale real cheap, my grandfather sent one of his workers to go out and buy up a whole bunch at the cheap price. Then, he sold them at a higher cost, and still made a profit. After a few trips, Schreiners caught on to them and wouldn’t sell them any more.” Bill added that Emil and his wife had dealings with the Butt family, too. “They owned the building that Mrs. Butt rented out when she

started her grocery store, and Howard used to deliver groceries in his little red wagon. They rented it to her for $14 a month. That was the two-story building that HEB made a replica of for its 100th year celebration.” Bill Jr. said his memories of grandfather Emil were few, since he died when Bill was very young. “We were staying at their house the night he died. I was about 7 years old, that was in 1935-36. They were living at 1017 Live Oak Street in Kerrville.” Bill Dietert Sr. graduated from Texas A&M in 1919, and came to work at the family ranch in 1923. He talked the family into dividing it into four parcels, and ran his own share. “TFW ranched on for many more years. He would climb onto the windmill and oil it every other day. It had to be oiled with a squirt can, and that was a pretty steep climb. The windmill had a motor and a pump to get water for the stock. Later, Air Motor Windmill Company make the first self-oiling windmill, so that all it would need was some occasional maintenance.” The first well the Dietert ranch had was 250 feet deep. “Our well where we lived was the second oldest, and it is about 350 feet down.” Bill Jr. said his great-grandfather William had a well drilling rig with a heavy rope and a bit. “He made a deal with a man from Boerne to drill the water well. When the man made a strike, he told him, as payment, he would then earn the rig.” Apparently, the job took several months, and then the rope wore out. “He was close to the water, and he came to William asking him to buy a new rope. William said ‘no deal — you got the rope as is, and you have to maintain it.’” The situation led to a lawsuit, and William lost out. The man left, but dropped steel into the hole, making the digging there impossible. Unfortunately, William had to start all over again and drill another well. Bill Jr. remembered his grandmother, Elizabeth as a pleasant, friendly mother, but also skeptical of new ideas. “She was old fashioned. In the old days, when they had raw milk, they always boiled it before there was pasteurization. Then, even after milk was pasteurized, she would serve us the milk, which she still would boil. My aunt Helen told her she didn’t need to boil it any more, but grandmother was said it was better to be safe than sorry. That boiled milk tasted pretty awful.” Back at the ranch, when Bill Jr. was still a small child, he said he remembered attending the Dietert School, which was on their property. It is now owned by the Morriss family. “The first year, when I started first grade, I remember they were still finishing it. My dad was still building bookshelves when we were walking in.” Ruth Morris was the school’s first teacher. “She had to bring the drinking water, and had a build a fire in the stove before the kids came in. But, we did have two outhouses (unlike the first year at the Divide School). “The Dietert School, which had about 10 or 12 students, was a rival with the Divide School in softball games. Every year, we would play softball against them, and we would usually win. Clayton Crider was our pitcher, and Clayton was really good. We played against some of those who were at the Divide School marker dedication, like T. D. Hall and Billy Fred Klein. We even had a couple of girls on our team.” Bill Jr. went to the Dietert School through elementary grades, and then rode the bus to the Leakey school. “My dad and some neighbors like Tom Morris got together got a charter from Austin and started a branch school in Leakey.” He continued working at the ranch, and the family raised Angora goats along with cattle. Bill Jr. met Marguerite at a party given by Helen and Hal Cunningham in Kerrville. The early years after they married were spent moving around, after Bill got his reserve commission. He ended up serving in the transportation corps for the U.S. Army, and had a 20-year career beginning in 1955. The couple, who married in 1954, stayed together part of the time, at Fort Eustace, Va., but not in Goose Bay, Labrador in Canada. “I was in charge of the shore platoon. It really worried me to have that much responsibility. We would handle forklifts and cranes, equipment worth a half-million dollars. I also had to watch the liquor. Sometimes a pallet would get ‘dropped,’ and then the remains would disappear.” Marguerite stayed with her parents in Kerrville or Victoria. The couple had two children: Stephen and Marianne. Marguerite’s parents were William Henry and Beulah Belle Jones, and she grew up in south Texas, graduating from Corpus Christi High School. She graduated from Del Mar College and Southwest Texas State University before coming to Kerrville to teach.

Descendants of the early Dietert brothers who came from Germany settled all across the Hill Country. William Dietert’s son Emil, raised three children: William Edward, Milton and Helen. Here, Emil’s wife, Elizabeth, second from left, stands with daughter-in-law Hetta Seebe, far left, grandsons William Edward Jr. and Robert Darrell, in front, center, and son William Edward, Sr. and other family members.


O B I T U A R I E S

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Uvalde, Texas 78801Billy WelchOffice 830-278-5261Cell830-591-6367www.lagunamonument.com

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Come and Worship With UsSt. Raymond Catholic

Church2nd and Mountain St.

P O Box 989Leakey, TX 78873

830.232.5852Mass: 5:30pm Saturday

6:00 pm 1st and 3rd WednesdaysParish Priest

Fr. Sady Nelson Santana MRectory: 830.683.2165

St. Mary Catholic ChurchHwy 187 Vanderpool, TXMass: 9:00am SaturdayContact:830.966.6268

St. Mary Magdalen Catholic ChurchCamp Wood, TX

Mass: 11:30am Sunday

Sacred Heart of MaryCatholic Church401 N Hwy 377

P O Box 877Rocksprings, TX 78880

830.683.2165Mass: 9:00am Sunday

United Methodist ChurchP O Box 417

419 N. MarketLeakey, TX 78873

830.232.6266Pastor: Doug Smith

Sunday School: 9:45 amWorship: 10:50 am

Reál County Church 121 Oak Hill Ste. 4

Leakey, TexasSunday School: 10:00am

Worship: 11:00amEvening Worship: 6:00pmWednesday Bible Study:

7:00pm830.232.4230

Frio Canyon Baptist Church

Hwy 83 SouthLeakey, TX (830) 232-5883

Sunday School: 9:45amWorship Service: 11:00amEvening Worship: 6:00pm

Wed. Prayer: 7:00pmPastor: Dan Wynn

First Baptist ChurchP O Box 56 Hwy 83N

Leakey, TXPastor: Mark SpanielBible Study: 10:00am

Worship: 11:00am

Evening Worship: 6:00pmWednesday Prayer: 7:00pm

Mon-Fri Daily Prayer 11:00am

830.232.5344

Living Waters ChurchHwy 1050 Utopia, TX

830.966.2426Sunday School: 9:30 am

Worship: 10:30 amWednesday: 7:00pm

Youth Alive: Saturday 7:00pm

Youth Pastor James JonesPastor Dr. Robert Richarz

Church in the ValleyHwy 83 Leakey, TX 78873

830.232.6090Pastor Ray Miller

Sunday School: 9:45amWorship: 10:45am Evening: 6:00pm

Trinity Fellowship ChurchHwy 337 and Camino AltoLeakey, TX 830.232.6770Sunday School: 9:45am

Come and Worship:10:45am Evening: 6:00pm

Wednesday: 7:00pmRawlyn Richter Pastor

Godprints: 6:00pmWednesday: 7:00pmFriday Fellowship

Dinner 7pmSabado Clases y ServiciosBiblicos en Espanol 5pm

Leakey Church of ChristOne Block N of Courthouse

Leakey, TX 78873830.232.6933

Sunday School: 10:00amCome and Worship:10:45am

Evening: 6:00pmWednesday: 7:00pm

Concan Church of ChristHwy 83 Concan830.232.4058

Ministers: Paul Goodnightand Ray Melton

Sunday School: 10:00amCom and Worship:11:00am

Evening: 6:00pmWednesday: 7:00pm

Concan Baptist MissionHwy 83 Concan, TX

Worship: 9:30am Sunday School: 10:30amEvening Worship: 6:00pmWednesday Bible Study:

6:00pm

Pastor Willis Adair

New Beginnings in Christ5947 FM 1120Rio Frio, Texas

Sunday Worship: 10:30 amSunday Evening : 6:00 pm

Tuesday: 7:00 pm830-232-5221

Lutheran Worship in Leakey

An outreach of Hosanna Lutheran Church, Kerrville

Pastor Jim MuellerSecond and Fourth

Sundays. Worship at 10:30. Communion is celebrated the 4th Sunday. For more information call 830-257-6767 or (830) 597-3360

Cowboy Church in the Nueces River Canyon

HWY 55 N @ Angel Wings Cafe’

PO Box 158 Barksdale, TX 78828

(830) 234-3180 or 234-5170 5th Sunday 6:30 pm and Every Tuesday

@ 6:30 pm

Mike Hurley

Uvalde Funeral Home424 Geraldine St.

Uvalde, Texas 78801

Baltazar Luby Fax: 830-433-5428Funeral Director Phone: 830-278-4447

Affordable Burials and CremationsFamily Owned

Do you believe child abuse exists? Want to do something about it?

Become a CASA Volunteer!!

Court Appointed Special Advocates are citizens like you who are trained to advocate for the best interest of abuse

and neglected children.

Bluebonnet Children�s Center recruits, trains and supervises volunteer advocates as they speak on behalf of abused and neglected children. CASA volunteers are not foster parents

nor do they remove children from their home.

�Your ability to do so something about child abuse is directly related to your ability to admit that it exists� -

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For Information call Juliet Gonzalez at

830-278-7733

Classes begin June 4th!

SAVE A CHILD REPORT CHILD ABUSEAbuse and Neglect

Hotline at 1-800-252-5400

The Following Donations have been made to

the Frio Canyon EMS:

2012 Holy Week Program

ST. RAYMOND CATHOLIC CHURCH – LEAKEY

PALM SUNDAY March 23 Vigil Mass

5:30pm Blessing of the Palms, Procession, and Holy MassHOLY MONDAY March 25

6:00pm Communion Service and movie

HOLY TUESDAY March 265:30pm Chrism Mass at San Fernando Cathedral in San

Antonio6:00pm Holy Rosary at St.

RaymondHOLY WEDNESDAY March 27

6:00pm Communion ServiceHOLY THURSDAY March 286:00pm Evening Mass of the

LordTransfer of the Holy Sacrament

to the Holy Monument7:30pm Holy Hour

8:30pm Adoration Schedule to the Holy Monument

GOOD FRIDAY March 294:00pm Stations of the Cross5:00pm Passion of the LordAdoration to the Holy Cross

Holy CommunionBegin Novena to the Lord of the

Divine MercyHOLY SATURDAY March 305:00pm Novena to the Lord of

the Divine Mercy5:30pm Solemn Easter Vigil

MassEASTER SUNDAY March 315:00pm Novena to the Lord of

the Divine MercyOCTAVE OF EASTER April 1-6

6:00pm Novena to the Lord of the Divine Mercy

SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY April 6 Vigil

5:30pm Holy Mass of the feast of the Lord of Divine Mercy,

Adoration and Chaplet of Divine Mercy

ST. MARY MAGDALEN CATHOLIC CHURCH - CAMP

WOODPALM SUNDAY March 24

11:30am Blessing of the Palms, Procession, and Holy MassHOLY MONDAY March 25

6:00pm Communion Service and movie


Antonio6:00pm Holy Rosary at St. Mary

MagdalenHOLY WEDNESDAY March 27

6:00pm Evening Mass of the Lord

HOLY THURSDAY March 286:00pm Communion Service

Transfer of the Holy Sacrament to the Holy Monument

7:30pm Holy Hour8:30pm Adoration Schedule to

the Holy MonumentGOOD FRIDAY March 29

4:00pm Stations of the Cross5:00pm Passion of the LordAdoration to the Holy Cross


Divine MercyHOLY SATURDAY March 303:00pm Novena to the Lord of

the Divine MercyEASTER SUNDAY March 3111:30am Solemn Easter Mass3:00pm Novena to the Lord of

the Divine MercyOCTAVE OF EASTER April 1-6


SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY April 7

11:30pm Holy Mass of the feast of the Lord of Divine Mercy,

Adoration and Chaplet of Divine Mercy

SACRED HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH

– ROCKSPRINGSPALM SUNDAY March 24

9:00am Blessing of the Palms, Procession, and Holy MassHOLY MONDAY March 25

6:00am Holy Mass6:00pm Reflection


Antonio6:00pm Holy Rosary at Sacred

Heart of MaryHOLY WEDNESDAY March 27

12:00 noon Holy Mass6:00pm Movie

HOLY THURSDAY March 286:00pm Evening Mass of the

LordTransfer of the Holy Sacrament

to the Holy Monument7:30pm Holy Hour

8:30pm Adoration Schedule to the Holy Monument

GOOD FRIDAY March 293:00pm Stations of the Cross5:00pm Passion of the LordAdoration to the Holy Cross


Divine MercyPrayer to the Holy Tomb

HOLY SATURDAY March 303:00pm Novena to the Lord of

the Divine Mercy9:00pm Solemn Easter Vigil

EASTER SUNDAY March 319:00am Solemn Easter Mass1:00pm to 5:00pm Retreat


OCTAVE OF EASTER April 1-63:00pm Novena to the Lord of

the Divine MercySUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY

April 79:00pm Holy Mass of the feast of

the Lord of Divine Mercy3:00pm Procession, Adoration and Chaplet of Divine Mercy

Michael Anthony Ramos of Uvalde passed away on March 15, 2013 at the age of 19. He was born on December 17, 1993 in Uvalde to Sergio G. Ramos, Sr. and Mary Jacqueline (Duran) Ramos. He is survived by his father, Sergio G. Ramos, Sr.; mother, Jackie Ramos; maternal grandmother, Irene D. Duran; brother; Sergio E. Ramos and wife Frances of San Antonio; four sisters; Myra, Sara, Andrea and Katelyn Ramos of Uvalde; girlfriend, Laura Gonzales of Uvalde; and uncles, Juan Duran and wife, Lucy; and Alex Duran. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Rogelio Duran; and paternal grandparents, Salvador and Andrea Ramos. A rosary will be held on Sunday and Monday night at 7:00 PM at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Chapel. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church burial followed in Hillcrest Cemetery.

Michael Anthony Ramos (December 17, 1993 - March 15, 2013)

Nicholas Rey Hernandez of Uvalde passed away on March 15, 2013 at the age of 19. He was born on December 3, 1993 in San Antonio to Dennis Hernandez and Maria Estrada. He is survived by his parents, Dennis Hernandez and wife, Mary; three sisters, Samantha Hernandez, Denise Hernandez, and Kristina Rodriguez; three brothers, Dennis Hernandez, Jr. and wife, Allisa; Poncho Moncada and wife, Danielle Gonzalez, and Brandin Hernandez; paternal grandparents, Cesar and Angela Hernandez; maternal step-grandparents, Gilbert and Teodora Rodriguez; nephew, Ethan Hernandez; and niece, Farah Madison Moncada, all of Uvalde. He was preceded in death by his mother, Maria E. Akena; and maternal grandparents, Gregorio and Julia Estrada. A rosary will be held on Sunday and Monday night at 7:00 PM at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Chapel. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church burial followed in Hillcrest Cemetery.

Nicholas Rey Hernandez (December 3, 1993 - March 15, 2013)

In loving memory of David Hassell From Mike & Donna Cone

In loving memory Feleta Chisum From Karolen Baugh

In loving memory of David Hassell From William and Maria Mackey

In honor of Karen Barnum for her service to the EMS

by Charles & Sandy Lynam

Alvin Deed Snow passed away on March 18, 2013 in Louisiana at the age of 99. Graveside services

will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 3:00 PM in the Vanderpool Cemetery.

NewsUSA) - According to the ever popular Dr. Oz show on Fox 5, two of the newest ways to shed pounds and maintain a healthy weight are entirely all natural -- green coffee bean extract and raspberry ketone.Dr. Mehmet Oz is the vice-chair and professor of surgery at Columbia University and director of the Cardiovascular Institute and Complementary Medicine Program at New York Presbyterian Hospital. When Dr. Oz tells viewers about a healthy weight-loss remedy, it flies off the shelves. After reviewing and researching both green coffee and raspberry ketone, Dr. Oz began calling them both weight-loss miracles for their ability to speed up metabolism and burn fat. When used together, the supplements are even more effective.If you haven’t already heard of this trend, it may seem counterintuitive. Since when

has coffee been good for you? But green coffee beans are naturally fortified with chlorogenic acid, an active weight loss compound that’s lost when coffee beans are roasted. Green coffee bean extract inhibits fat absorption and stimulates fat metabolism -- Dr. Oz found similar results when he conducted the largest weight-loss trial to date on his show last September. Participants of the 2012 study found that taking green coffee bean extract doubled their weight loss. However, Dr. Oz cautions against certain brands of green coffee that may be phony or ineffective. Specifically, the professor of surgery at Columbia University only recommends extracts that

list either Svetol or GCA (green coffee antioxidant) as an ingredient, contain at least 45 percent chlorogenic acid and do not include any fillers, binders or artificial ingredients. Dr. Greens 100 Percent Pure Green Coffee Bean Extract with Svetol is one brand that meets the requirements (www.drgpurehealth.com). Dr. Oz was less concerned with unnecessary additives in raspberry ketone supplements, but he does suggest combining them with a balanced diet, exercise and green coffee. Raspberries are

sometimes called the “fat-burning berry” for their ability to help the fat in your cells break up more quickly and efficiently. That fat-burning quality comes from an aromatic compound known as raspberry ketone. Both Dr. Oz and personal trainer and weight-loss expert Lisa Lynn refer to raspberry ketone as fat-burner in a bottle. For maximum effectiveness, consider ketone extracts that are paired with other natural weight-loss ingredients, such as mango, green tea extract, grapefruit and acai berries.Raspberry Ketone Plus uses many of those natural weight loss weapons to trim waistlines

New Insight on Slimming Down the Healthy Way

WIC is a nutrition education, supplemental feeding program for pregnant, breast feeding and postpartum women, infants and children under 5. Participants

are certified based on income, residence, categorical and nutritional risk standards. Standards are participation in the WIC Program and are the same for everyone regardless of sex, race, color,

national origin or disability. WIC has several clinics in this area. CALL:

1-866-419-8564LEAKEY First Baptist Church

1st Thursday of the MonthROCKSPRINGS 209 North Wells St.

2nd Thursday of the MonthCAMP WOOD First Baptist Church

3rd Thursday of the Month

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COME JOIN THE PARTY!!!

CALL FOR MORE INFO! 432-664-4266all classes at Frio Canyon Parks Building, Leakey, Texas

UTOPIA HAIR & NAILSMatthews Lane behind First State Bank in Utopia

Pedicure, Manicure, Nails, Cuts, Color, High-lights, Waxing, Wetsets, Perms

WALK INS WELCOME!

Closed Sunday & MondaySaturday by Appointment Only

CallGaynell 830-275-9066Linda 830-261-1398

HAVE FUN GETTING FIT

Zumba GoldM,W,Sat 10-11:30 lead by

Beth Lawless

ZumbaT,Th 5:30-6:30 lead by

Tristan Elmore

The annual Plant and Bake Sale will be held on Friday, April 5th in front

of the firehouse on Hwy 187 in Utopia. Sponsored by the

Utopia Art and Craft Guild and the Utopia Garden Club, the event begins at 8:30 and will last until

noon unless sold out sooner.Plants, planters, bird houses, bird feeders and other homemade garden decor will be for sale in addition

to cakes, breads, pies, cookies and other yummy treats. All proceeds go towards

beautification of Utopia.

The Huajilla Unit of TRTA will hold its next business meeting on March 25, 2013, at Neal’s Cafe in Concan beginning at 10 AM. Mary Jones will offer the program and lunch will be

served

Call for PhotographsCamp Wood families, bring us your photos!Photos, paintings and/or artifacts

which will be copied and included in the Nueces Canyon’s first History Festival, 2013. Take your photographs and/or artifacts to the Camp Wood Library on

either Tuesdays 1:00-5:00 or Fridays 10:00-2:00 from March to May. For contact information or questions call

Vangie Buenrostro at 278-3183.

Llamada por PhotograficasFamilas de Camp Wood, tragan sus photos, pinturas y/o artefactos para aser copias para inclusion en el premer Canon Nueces Festival Historico 2013.

Lleven sus photos,pintureas y/o artefactos a la Biblioteca de Camp Wood los Martes de la 1:00-5:00 pm o Viernes de las 10:00 am-2:00 pm de Marzo a Mayo

2013. Para mas informacio o pregutas llamen a Vangie Buenrostro a 278-3183.

Buckhorn Bar & Grill

4347 S. HWY 83, LEAKEY TEXAS (830) 232-4755

Presents

Turbo Twosday!$2.00 Menu

French Fries Homemade ChipsOnion Rings Mozzarella SticksFried Mushrooms Egg RollsBottlecaps HamburgerCheese Burger Grilled Chicken Sand.Mixed Drinks Domestic beers

Every Twosday

6 PM - 11 PM

Prizes given to

1st and 2nd place in every game!!

Bar Room Olympics• Shuffleboard Tournament -$10 buy in

• Pool Tournament -couples $10 buy in-singles $5 buy in

• Boxer Contest - $5 buy in-pay your punches

FRIO CANYON GARDEN CLUB

ANNUAL PLANT SALE

Saturday, march 23 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

116 evergreen st.

Leakey

VEGETABLES—PERENNIALS--ANNUALS

Janie Johnson Memorial ScholarshipSponsored by the

FrioCanyon Chamber of CommerceThe Chamber of Commerce, in honor of long-time educator Janie Johnson, is

pleased to honor a graduating senior with a $1000 scholarship ($250 for each of 4 semesters). For many years Ms. Johnson encouraged and reinforced the pursuit

of educational excellence. The chamber acknowledges Ms. Johnson’s work by recognizing and promoting the continued educational achievements of a Leakey

student. Through this scholarship program, the chamber seeks to prepare students for the future by bringing the community, the school and the family together in

partnership.Scholarship requirements

1. Applicant must be a graduating senior of high moral character.2. Applicant must submit a 500-word essay on the importance of volunteerism/

community service. You may consider how you have been influenced by volunteer service; how the community has benefited or how volunteerism/

community service will play a part in your future.3. Applicant must provide a minimum of three letters of recommendation from Adult Leaders with organizations they have donated community service work. 4. Applicant must include a cover sheet with Essay Title, Name, Address and

Phone Number in the lower right corner.5. Applicant must submit three copies of the completed application to Ms. Shirley

Sliter, no later than 3:30 pm on Monday, April 1st, 2013.6. Applicant must be a full-time student (12 hours minimum) enrolled in an

accredited post-secondary institution.Questions or Comments

Betty Jo Bates Debbie Blalock Kathy Hobbs232-6262 232-5241 232-4222

The Janie Johnson Scholarship will be awarded at the Community Appreciation Banquet at the Alto Frio Baptist Encampment, April 13th, 2013.

Movie at the Real County Library Sat. afternoon

“How to Train your Dragon”

1:30 March 23rd

Popcorn providedAll

Free.!!

The Nueces Canyon Chamber of Commerce and Real County

Centennial Committee are pleased to announce a historic

celebration of the Concrete Calaboose!

The Concrete Calaboose also known as the Camp Wood Jail House was built in 1928 and is now being honored with a Texas Historical Land Mark.

Please join us behind City Hall, in Camp Wood, Texas, for the placing of the Historical Land

Marker.Ceremony to Commence on

March 23, 2013 at 10:30 a.m.Tours of other Historical sites

will follow ceremony with refreshments being provided at the Nueces Canyon Museum

located in the Old theatre building. Please plan to attend this great celebration of Real

County History!!

Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home

gathering will take place in Kerrville on March 30, 2013 from 3 pm to 7 pm. The event will take place at Grape

Juice, 623 Water St., Kerrville, Texas. Plenty of parking is available in the parking garage across

the street. Vietnam Veterans, family, and friends are invited to observe the 40th anniversary of the last U.S. combat

troops to leave Vietnam. It is an opportunity for veterans to meet and greet other vet-erans of the Vietnam War. It is also a chance for residents

to Welcome Home those who served. For more information contact

Gary L. Noller 830-377-8115 or [email protected]

APRIL 20 (Saturday)RUN THE DEVIL’S SINKHOLE 5K

Walk and Bike Events, TooCALL 830-683-2287

Find the entry form on Facebook (Devil’s Sinkhole Society)

Meet at 7 AM at the Rocksprings Visitors Center

on the Rocksprings town [email protected]

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Ben’ Bever-age Barn

Wetlands Bever-age Barn

Lindbergh Park

Jail

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Back to Basics....Spring Salads! by Elaine Padgett Carnegie

· #8 REDUCED $20,000 formerly doing business as Eagles Nest Restaurant, Hwy 83 frontage NOW $149,000· #46 New Listing! 13 acres +/- hillside 3/2 home, garage, workshop. Ideal for horses & star gazers $249,900· #68 New Listing! 6.5 AC spring & riverfront, small cottage, barn, root cellar, garden $155,000· #90 New Listing! 3/2 Home 1189 sq ft according to RCAD, Leakey on .20 acres, city water $53,500· #80 New Listing! 109 AC+/- Ranch for horse enthusiast, 4/3 1⁄2 Home, swim pool $649,000· #88 New Listing! Spring-fed Bluff Creek waterfront 2/2 Log Home w/Earth Stove on 5+ acres $219,000· #61 New Listing! A rare find 200 AC+/-, 3500’ Creekfront MOL, 4/3 home, barn w/Liv. Quarters $1,650,000· #66 New Listing! 9.12 AC Spring Country, hunting, 2 BD cabin, elect., access spring fed park w/swimming hole $37,500· #9 New Listing! 5.5 AC Garner Park area, well, elect., lg. shop w/living quarters, fenced, easy access $152,000· #40 New Listing! 30.7 AC (2 tracts) Commercial/Residential, fencing, stock tank, unfinished home $185,000· #71 OWN this 2/2 LOG CABIN w/access to Frio Riverat Frio Pecan Farm & rent it out. Presently managed by Frio Pecan Farm Assoc. $175,000· #54, 62, 67, 74 Four Twin Forks lots w/FrioRiver Access, water hook-up & elect. avail. $33,000 & up· #20, 21, 32 River Oaks, River Access, gated comm.., water & elect. avail. 2 w/owner terms. Starting at $45,000· #4 Frio RiverAccess – Immaculate 2 BD/2 BA Rock Home w/high ceilings, sunroom, fenced yard, walk to FrioRiver from this property $325,000· #70 –1.2 Acres Frio River Access at Frio River Place park, water, phone & elect. avail. Use of RV storage area $70’s· #3 –21+ AC 3/3 custom built home features gourmet kitchen w/granite countertops, living room w/Fireplace, guest house, large metal barn with living quarters $689,000· #7 Lg. 3/2 Rock Home w/huge fireplace on 8.18 AC w/RV barn, storage/workshop, great views, paved driveway $299,955· #12, 26, 98 RIVER TREE ESTATES 2 lots & 1 home in this gated community between Garner State Park & Leakey. Paved streets, Frio River Park, water & elect. avail., use of RV storage area $69,995 & up· #106 – Enjoy 3⁄4 mile FrioRiver Parkw/this 2/1 vacation Log Cabin fronting Rio Frio Rd. between Garner State Park& Leakey. 2 separate bunk houses for the grandkids, No HOA, own water well, 1 AC+/- $149,900· #14 –2 Vacation Rental Cabins on 35 acres. Appliances & some furnishings included. Minutes to Leakey & Frio River, secluded hunting $249,900· #24 –59.47 AC city water, elect. meter, fencing, Owner Terms

(Owner/TLRE Broker) $208,145· #18, 35, 57, 82 Valley Vista Community, fantastic view, water, elect. avail., clubhouse, salt water pool, minutes to Concan & Garner Park $41,990 & up· #15 Frio RiverAccess & RV hook-up in park are part of the amenities for this 3 BD/2 BA home on 1 AC w/CA/CH, wood burning fireplace, 2 carport with office room $169,500· #49 –92.5 AC+/- approx. 1300’ riverfront, vacation cabin w/kitchen, bath, well & elect. Huge oaks & pecan trees $877,610· #30 Commercial Opportunity! Unique property joins Hwy 83 & 1120. Located adj. Stripes Convenience Store. 5+ AC, older home $265,000· #45 Frio Riverfront Home 2 BD/2 BA Home with sunroom, detached game room, workshop, 2 storage bldg., carport, covered RV parking $369,000· #43, 69, 81, 84 Shady Oaks homesite acreage 5+ acres starting at $51,000· #19, 48, 78 – 5+ Acre RIVERFRONT TRACTS N. of Leakey, W. Prong Frio River starting $89,000· #31, 51, 60 ACCESS 3⁄4 mile FrioRiver Park, 3 Rio Park Estates tracts $50,000 & up· #34 Nueces Canyon ISD, 4 BD/2 BA home, 2 lots, outside city limits $128,000· #39 Frio CanyonEstates tract w/FrioRiver Access thru subd. Park & use of RV hook-up $20’s· #56 Vacation Home 2 BD on 1 1⁄2 AC overlooking river, secluded, own well $147,500· #86 –229.71 Acres w/live water, 3 dwellings, remote, Reagan Wells area. Reduced to $825,808· #37 OPERATING Italian Restaurant ideally located between Leakey ISD & courthouse on Hwy 83, approx. 2000 sq ft rock building with CA/CH, 2 restrooms plus full bath & office & plenty of parking $375,000· #42, 83– 2 Saddle Mountain Creekfront unimproved tracts with water meters starting at $49,500· #79 –92.64 Acres, Hunter’s Cabin, well, riverfront, pasture $333,504· #76 –62 AC 3/2 Log/Stone furnished home, orchard, 2 ponds $620,000· #75 –503.44 Acres Exotic Deer & natives, nice accommodations, stock tank. May divide 1⁄2 $1,082,396· #63, 64 Shadow Acres only 2 tracts left. 3.58 & 4.5 AC tracts, Hwy 83 front, starting in $40’s· #17, 55 OWNER TERMS Crown Mt. Estates, gated community, 2 unimprv. properties avail., water hook-ups, paved street, elect. $72,443 & $147,485· #41 Remote 44.97 AC ready to go. 5thwheel w/metal canopy, dam w/sm. Pond $184,900

Watermelon, Heirloom Tomato, and Feta SaladIngredients3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil2 tablespoons chopped mixed fresh herbs1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice1/2 teaspoon kosher salt4 heirloom tomatoes, cut into chunks1 cup (1-inch) cubed red seedless watermelon 1 cup (1-inch) cubed seeded yellow watermelon 1/4 cup vertically sliced red onion 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheesePreparation

Whisk together first 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Add tomato, watermelon, and onion; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese; toss gently.

Grilled Shrimp Panzanella Salad For the freshest shrimp on the market, look for I.Q.F. on the label. It means “individually quick frozen.”Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sherry vinegar • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil • 1 garlic clove, minced • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground

pepper • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled

and deveined • 6 (1-inch-thick) slices day-old

country-style bread • 8 ounces red cherry tomatoes,

halved • 8 ounces yellow teardrop

tomatoes, halved • 1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives,

coarsely chopped • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (350° to 400°).2. Whisk together first 5 ingredients in a small bowl.3. Toss shrimp with 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette. Grill shrimp, covered with grill lid, 2

minutes on each side or until pink. Grill bread slices 1 minute on each side or until toasted.4. Cut bread into 1-inch cubes. Combine bread, shrimp, tomatoes, olives, and basil in a large

bowl; add remaining vinaigrette, and toss well. Season with salt and pepper. Can be refrigerated up to 2 hours before serving.

Poppy Seed Chicken SaladIngredients

• 2 cups prepared chicken salad • 1/4 cup poppy seed salad dressing • 1/2 cup toasted or roasted pecans • 1/2 cup halved seedless green or red grapes • Crackers or pita chips

PreparationCombine first 4 ingredients in a bowl. Cover and

chill until ready to serve. Serve with crackers or pita chips

Chicken-Mango Chopped SaladIngredients• 1/4 cup mayonnaise • 1/4 cup sour cream • 2 teaspoons lemon zest • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice • 2 teaspoons curry powder • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper • 3 cups chopped or shredded cooked chicken • 4 cups chopped Napa cabbage • 2 cups peeled, pitted, and chopped mango • 1 small red bell pepper, chopped • 1/2 English cucumber, chopped • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro • 1/4 cup chopped red onion

Preparation1. Whisk together first 8 ingredients in a small bowl.2. Combine chicken and remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Add dressing, tossing to coat.

Serve immediately.

Scallop and Spinach Salad with Warm Dressing Ingredients

• 6 bacon slices, coarsely chopped • 1 small shallot, thinly sliced • 2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced • 1 pound bay scallops • 1 small red bell pepper, sliced • 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh dill • 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh

thyme or oregano • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black

pepper • 1 (6-ounce) package baby spinach $

PreparationCook bacon in a large skillet until

crisp; remove and drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in skillet. Sauté shallot and garlic in hot drippings until tender. Remove shallot and garlic. Drain oil from skillet, reserving 1 teaspoon.

Heat 1 teaspoon reserved oil over medium-high heat. Cook scallops in batches 3 to 4 minutes. Remove scallops from skillet; set aside. Add red bell pepper and next 7 ingredients. Stir, loosening brown bits from bottom of skillet. Cook about 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add bacon and scallops; cook until heated through.

Place spinach in a large salad bowl, and toss with scallops and warm dressing. Serve immediately.

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To many people, orange juice is like that best friend from childhood you eventually lost touch with over the years. Chances are, you lost more than a friend -- and it’s time to get reacquainted. Dietary Guidelines from 2010 pointed out an overweight, nutrient-challenged population whose downfall is somewhat anticlimactic: a lack of fruits and vegetables. But, the reality is alarming.The National Fruit and Vegetable Alliance reports that 88 percent of children do not eat the suggested amount of fruit. Only eight percent of individuals even eat enough fruit to achieve daily goals.One easy way to get more fruit in your diet -- and the nutrients that go with it -- is to carve out a 15-minute window for a quick breakfast. Even something as small as a piece of fruit, oatmeal and a glass of orange juice will improve your vitamin and nutrient intake.According to an article in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, kids and adults who eat breakfast tend to get more key

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AUSTIN — Turkey hunters can focus their attention on coaxing old boss toms during the upcoming spring season, with relatively few gullible two-year-old birds available, but will also have to contend with curious jakes, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife biologists.Rio Grande spring turkey hunting season in the 54-county South Zone runs March 16-April 28. In the 101 counties comprising the North Zone, the season opens March 30 and runs through May 12. A special one-gobbler limit season opens April 1 and continues through April 30 in Bastrop, Caldwell, Colorado, Fayette, Jackson, Lavaca, Lee and Milam counties.“We had phenomenal production in 2010, which means there should be good hunting opportunities this spring for big old gobblers,” said Jason Hardin, turkey program coordinator for TPWD,“Going into last year many of these hens put

forth tremendous nesting effort following a mild winter and late winter-early spring rains,” he added. “This led to average to above average production so there will also be a large number of jakes on the landscape this spring.”“The drought of 2011 wreaked havoc on wild turkey production,” Hardin continued. “There was almost zero nesting effort and the handful of hens attempting a nest were almost all unsuccessful. This will be obvious this spring with almost no two-year-old gobblers across Texas’ Rio Grande turkey range.”Eastern spring turkey hunting in the 28 counties having an open season runs April 15-May 14.According to Hardin, the Eastern turkey population remains stable, but is not expanding to the degree that biologists have hoped.“Easterns across most of Texas have not

shown much growth outside of a few areas stocked in 2007-2008,” he said. “Those stocked sites were part of a research project examining a new stocking strategy known as super stocking.”This method calls for flooding the best available habitat with 80 turkeys (60 females and 20 males). The old stocking method only placed 15-20 birds per site. Following the positive results of this “super stocking” research, TPWD is now looking for large, high quality sites to be evaluated as potential future releases sites. These sites can be single ownership or a cooperative on private or public lands.Hunters are reminded all harvested Eastern turkeys must be taken to a check station within 24 hours. To find the check station nearest you, contact a TPWD field office or call (800) 792-1112.

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The Utopia Lions Club held its general meeting in the Utopia Senior Activity Center on March 14, 2013, at 7 PM. Lasagna, vegetable medley, salad, chocolate cake and berry tarts were served by Dick and Lois Freeman, Robert and Wendy Pruski, and John Davis. Following the meal, President Rod Chalmers called the meeting to order. The Utopia Lions Club was very pleased to welcome Judge William R. Mitchell as our guest speaker for the evening. Judge Mitchell has been a County Judge for Uvalde County for 30 years. Judge Mitchell started off by speaking about the history of Uvalde County. He went on to outline the water shortage plans and discuss the counties opportunities. The Judge was of the opinion that the South Texas Oil boom has been beneficial to our economic growth and believes that we will continue to see positive effects from the changes in our surrounding area. It was an informative visit and we greatly appreciate Judge Mitchell for taking the time to come see us.The Utopia Lions Club is requesting your attendance at the First Utopia Community Auction. The event takes place on Saturday, April 13, 2013, at the Utopia Town Square. Be sure and come at 11:00 for a delicious meal served by the PIPS organization, led by Marsha Sheedy, as a fundraiser. At 12:00 noon, the Auction will begin. We have secured many beautiful and valuable auction items this year, so you will not want to miss it. Everyone is encouraged to attend and participate in this event as the Utopia EMS, Utopia VFD, and the Utopia

Lions Club join forces to raise funds for various Sabinal Canyon organizations and community needs. Not to mention it’s a great time to come out and visit with friends and family and it’s a lot of fun! A special thanks to Lion Beverly Williford

and the Auction Committee for organizing the event. Cancer Care Committee Chairman, Lion Kent Keppler, reported that there would be a Cancer Survivor Fundraiser Relay for Life will be held at the Uvalde Fairgrounds on April 19, 2013. He also reported he is selling luminaries in memory or honor of a loved one. Anyone interested in joining in the relay please contact Lion Keppler.Utopia Lions Club Scholarship Committee Chairman, Lion Marilyn Chalmers, announced that Utopia ISD senior scholarship applications are now available online at the Utopia ISD website. Applications will be due April 9, 2013. All seniors (including homeschooled seniors)

are encouraged to apply. All applicants will interview on Monday, April 29, 2013, as part of the selection process. Scholarship recipients will be announced at the Utopia High School Graduation on May 25, 2013.Ag Students Committee Chairman, Lion

Inez Smith, reported that the Ag Mechanics project participants and their entries continue to compete at Stock Shows. The students are eagerly anticipating more awards as they participate in shows throughout the area. Lion Lee Williford presented Nominations for the Utopia Lions Club Officers 2013-2014. Officers will be selected at the April meeting, and the new officers will be installed at the June meeting.Lion Bill Cockerill

reported that he has organized a local Drug Awareness Essay Contest for Utopia High School/Homeschooled students. He is in contact with school personnel regarding contest information. The entries are due April 22 and judging will be May 1. There will be cash prizes for the winners. Lion Kelly Longbotham reported he is checking on a date for a fundraising Mop and Broom sale to be held in Utopia, He also reported that there are two campers from Utopia signed up to attend the Texas Lions Camp in Kerrville this summer.The next meeting will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday April 11th, at the Utopia Senior Activity Center.

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Bandera Electric Members remain satisfied and loyal customers according to their responses in the latest member satisfaction survey project. The score, an American Customer Satisfaction Index™ (ACSI) of 92, is among the top scores in the U.S. and is significantly higher than the scores of other utilities. This score puts Bandera Electric above the average for other Touchstone Energy Cooperatives, who scored an 85 as a group, and above investor owned utilities, who scored a 76 as a group.

According to BEC CEO/GM Bobby Waid, “We are very pleased with the results. Our Members are more than customers – they are owners of this cooperative. Our employees recognize this and work very hard to provide Members with service that is second to none. These results confirm that the hard work and dedication is appreciated by our Members.”The cooperative has routinely scored well on the index, recording an 86 or above since 2008. Outside of monitoring member

satisfaction, results of the quarterly survey are used by the cooperative to identify opportunities and areas of concern. The American Customer Satisfaction Index™ (ACSI) is a uniform and independent measure of household consumption experience. The ACSI™ is produced by the Stephen M. Ross Business School at the University of Michigan, in partnership with the American Society for Quality (ASQ) and the international consulting firm, CFI Group.

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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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Bluebird Female Leaving Birdhouse, Photo Courtesy John DavisIt’s easy to build your own birdhouses. Most cavity-nesting birds, such as bluebirds, chickadees, wrens, and even owls will use a birdhouse, if you build it to the right dimensions. Birdhouse dimensions for some common birds are listed below.

Eastern Bluebird• Floor – 53⁄4 inches by 51⁄2 inches • Depth – 10 inches • Top of hole – 8.75 inches above floor • Hole – 1.5 inch • Mounting – at least 5 feet above ground on metal pole – not on post, tree or “t” post.

Carolina Chickadee• Floor – 4 inches by 4 inches • Depth – 8 to 10 inches • Entrance height above floor

– 6 to 8 inches • Entrance diameter – 1 1/8

inches • Recommended height above

ground – 4 to 15 feet

Carolina Wren• Floor – 4 inches by 4 inches • Depth – 6 to 8 inches • Entrance height above floor – 1 to 6 inches • Entrance diameter – 1 1⁄2 inches • Recommended height above ground – 6 to 10 feet

House Wren• Floor - 4 inches by 4 inches • Depth – 8 to 10 inches • Entrance height above floor – 1 to 6 inches • Entrance diameter – 11⁄4 inches • Recommended height above ground – 6 to 10 feet

Tufted Titmouse• Floor – 4 inches by 4 inches • Depth – 8 to 10 inches • Entrance height above floor –

6 to 8 inches • Entrance diameter –

11⁄4 inches • Recommended height

above ground – 6 to 15 feet

Red-headed Woodpecker• Floor – 6 inches by 6 inches • Depth – 12 inches • Entrance height above floor – 10 inches • Entrance diameter – 2 inches • Recommended height above ground – 10 to 20 feet

Northern Flicker• Floor – 7 inches by 7 inches • Depth – 16 to 18 inches • Entrance height above floor – 14 to 16 inches • Entrance diameter – 21⁄2 inches • Recommended height above ground – 6 to 20 feet

Barn Owl• Floor – 10 inches

by 18 inches • Depth – 15 to 18

inches • Entrance height

above floor – 4 inches

• Entrance diameter – 6 inches

• Recommended height above ground – 12 to 18 feet

Screech Owl• Floor – 8 inches by 8 inches • Depth – 12 to 15 inches • Entrance height above floor – 9 to 12 inches • Entrance diameter – 3 inches • Recommended height above ground – 10 to 30 feet

The world’s biggest, longest and wildest birdwatching tournament is going statewide! There are many different tournament categories to choose from depending on your age, your ability and how much time you have. Just find some friends and family to form your team, select the tournament that fits your lifestyle, register your team, and start counting birds. How to Participate gives you a step-by-step guide to help you enter your team. For tips on mentoring youth teams, seasoned advice from former winners on how to run a Big Day or the Weeklong tournament, pointers on birding with blind or visually impaired birders, and even advice on finding team sponsors to save you some money in registration fees, visit Tournament Advice and Sponsorship Tips. Habitat conservation grants awarded are funded through Event Sponsorship and registration fees. The birds are counting on you! This year’s event sponsors include Toyota, as well as a new awards ceremony sponsor, Audubon Texas.

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Nestboxes and Birdhouses- Texas Parks and Wildlife

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