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FRIO CANYON GARDEN CLUB SEMINAR HUGE SUCCESS!! by Elaine Padgett Carnegie My Aunt Glory and LeRoy, Montgomery County some very talented ladies in bird feeder, which I am giving Sage Kawecki Austin. Sage I were so lucky last week to Extension Agent and the gen- our garden club folks! The to my mom for Christmas...as Austin is a Botanist and Native be invited to attend the Frio tleman responsible for the first speakers/authors, had books she is a hummingbird NUT! Plant Specialist at the Lady Bird Canyon Garden Club Seminar. Master Gardener Program in for sale and were autographing But ya’ll don’t tell) Johnson Wildflower Center. We were warmly greeted at the Texas! He taught us about why copies. Don Wazel, co-vice She spoke to us about the ben- door and were given badges and we have specific problems with Lunch was served, a president of the Garden Club, efits of Honey and our native gift bags. There were breakfast vegetation here and what to do fresh green salad with roast, with Mr. Jim Reed; introduced Wildflowers. Her message to foods and refreshments in the about it. I especially enjoyed mashed potatoes and gravy, the second speaker(s)/author(s), us was “BE CAREFUL” of Kitchen area and a wonderful the idea of mixing vegetables with carrots, green beans and Mr. Brian Loflin and his wife, the pesticides you use. If we “Country Store”. I wasn’t sure into my existing gardens. I a roll. Is your mouth watering Shirley They are naturalists, kill our Bees our plants cannot which table was the Store and enjoyed his class, he was funny yet, because then...we had this photographers and writers. reproduce...a very important which was the door prizes. The yet very knowledgeable. triple layer, cake with straw- They had two very beautifully message that everyone should door prizes were wonderful and Then we had door berry filling, MMMMMMM- illustrated books, “Texas Cacti” hear! there were so many nice things prizes.... It was so sweet to MMMM, it was a great lunch. and “Grasses of the Texas Hill Then we had....Door given to the participants. So watch the excitement on the I watched as the participants Country”. I love cactus! I Prizes!! It was an amazing day many people came to support faces of everyone when Betty milled around, everyone was thoroughly enjoyed this class. with wonderful, knowledge- this event and I know why...It Jo Bates called their names. smiling and having a great Mr. and Ms. Loflin both seem able and friendly people...I was wonderful! Then it was time for the Coun- time. passionate about their work and thank the Frio Canyon Garden President of the try Store where a mixture of Betty Jo announced their books reflect that passion. Club for the invitation. Ya’ll Leakey Garden Club, Sandra home made pies and cookies “Door Prizes” and everyone Then...we had Door Prizes! be sure and holler at me for the Jones Hodges introduced the made your mouth water, beau- got back in their seats pronto.(I Co-VP Mr. Jim Reed next one!! first speaker/Author, Mr. Tom tiful arts and crafts, we have won a very beautiful humming- announced the third speaker
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“Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” by Bonnie Lovince My Mom sent me a need for changes in our political mind works on that level, that you was so real. Not some big banging the Illuminati, even members of card she had made with all these forums. Less government more naturally consider things like that, doomsday kind of thing, but rather our government may have more things written on it, the “Reality, God. I find myself conflicted but you can’t allow yourself to get a very subtle introduction of these influence over our lives than any Really!” was written on the inside. over the troubles that go on in the consumed with it.” I have strong things to humanity. It was kind of us may realize. BUT something I didn’t fully understand it at the world and the ability to escape, feelings in regards to the “GOOD of like, “Ok, here we go. It is is true, beyond the unknown time, but now, when I see it, it or not even be aware of them, vs. EVIL” that is the bigger scheme real.” I woke up from my dream intentions of worldly men, God is strikes something in me. There because our convenient primetime of things. It does cause me to thinking about it. There was this in control. Ultimately, Indefinitely, are so many things to doubt and programming numbs us enough think about things with a different feeling of ‘my goodness, just to Without Compromise, GOD IS IN question in the world. As a parent to feel ok. We’ve become so self approach. The recent frequency of be able to sleep through the night CONTROL. That is a truth I know I often think about the world that serving. I wonder how, as time UFO sightings sent me on a whole is a blessing I don’t always count.’ I can rest my soul on. No matter my son will grow up in. I think progresses that too will progress. different consideration process. In my dream, there was such a what happens, no matter how the of things like the Illuminati, the I wonder what nefarious sources I’ve never been big into thinking feeling of uncertainty in regards world shifts, no matter how much New World Order, the possibility will be out there, pulling at my about them, but I did research to who or what may come into our control some may possess, God of a time when you must choose son. What battles will he face. for a couple of days, and found home at night. My husband said has it all in the palm of his hands. government or your own, for I think about these things and some interesting things. The day it should make me feel grateful, lack of a better description, death tell myself, it’s not harmful to after I stopped looking up UFO to which I responded “It does, but That’s what I need to warrant. (I know that sounds be aware of what is going on in material, I watched a special on it also makes me a tremendous focus on; the truth I know I can incredibly dark, but it’s just the world. When I try to discuss the ANTI-CHRIST. That night I sense of fragility.” How quickly rely on, God is faithful. Even how I think sometimes). I think some of my thoughts in regards to went to sleep and had dreams that the things we take for granted though we may face earthly about how every technological this with family or friends I hear are hard to put into words. They can change. I determined not to struggles, “The eternal God is step can be monitored and how things like, “That’s depressing, involved many of the elements I invest more energy in focusing your refuge, and underneath are trusting we are of a government Bonnie”; “You can’t live your had been thinking about. UFO’s, on the unknown. Sure there may the everlasting arms: and he will that I feel we cannot truly hold life like that”; and from my Anti-Christ, New World Order. I be, existent in this vast universe, drive out the enemy from before accountable. I keep hearing the dear husband, “I understand your felt so strange in my dream. It other life, and yes, the Elite, or thee…..” Dueteronomy 33:27
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Selenium: A Powerful Mineral by Friends Bill & Joy Would you believe getting an adequate amount found. Be cautious to not 200 mcg. In a 1996 study glutathione peroxidase, that just three Brazil nuts of selenium from the diet. get too much selenium as it of 1,300 elderly people, an enzyme essential for daily could help protect The content of the soil in can be toxic to the system. the occurrence of cancer detoxification. Having a against cancer? It’s true! which the foods are grown Selenium is a metal, was reduced by 42 percent deficiency in this important The reason is because that plays an important role in chemically similar to among those who had been mineral inhibits tumor is just the right amount that determining the amount of sulfur. It was discovered taking selenium about seven destruction. it takes to get 200 mcg of selenium they have. Higher in 1817 and named for its years compared to those In clinical trials selenium. What is so great levels of selenium are found silvery color after the moon given a placebo. and laboratory experiments about selenium? It, if taken in volcanic ash and in soil goddess, Selene. Studies According to the selenium was found to with vitamins C and E, and that is irrigated by seawater. have shown that subjects study published in the prevent degenerative beta-carotene is the safest, Also, the processing with the highest level of Journal of the American conditions including cancer, most powerful means of American foods go through selenium had half the rate of Medical Association, deaths inflammatory diseases, blocking the chemical strips the nutrients from it. cancer as compared to those from cancer were about half cardiovascular disease, reactions that cause free Eating more organic varieties without an adequate amount as likely to occur for those neurological diseases, aging radicals. Selenium can also of foods would increase in their body. Cancer preys taking selenium. In other and infections. Believe it or be found in mushrooms, the probability of getting on deficiencies. When studies using test tubes, not selenium was first used garlic, onions, broccoli, a good supply of vitamins a selenium deficiency is selenium inhibited tumor in conventional medicine asparagus, tomatoes, C and E, beta-carotene present, a higher risk of growth and regulated the as a treatment for dandruff! poultry, muscle meats, and and selenium. A good cancer develops. normal life of cells. Most Thanks to further research, a whole grains. selenium supplement may Most Americans likely selenium acts as an lot more is known about the However, geography be necessary in areas where only get 60 to 100 mcg daily, immune stimulant. It helps role of selenium. plays an important role in no, or minimal selenium is far from the recommended the body produce functional November 3, 2010 Hill Country Herald Page 17
OAK WILT...EARLY DETECTION MAY SAVE YOUR TREES! by Elaine Padgett Carnegie Attending the Garden can be used to determine oak agement of oak wilt depends mitted by the Club Seminar last week, I was wilt. However, isolation of the on correct diagnosis. Live small beetles introduced to Oak Wilt. Mimi fungus in the laboratory may be Oaks tend to grow in large as they emerge Hardwick was concerned and required to confirm the diagno- close groups with interconnect- from mats to asked us to be certain to include sis. A trained expert should be ing roots. feed on fresh Ranger Duff’s phone number in consulted when in doubt. The fungus may be wounds on the article and Joel Pigg spoke Most Live Oaks transmitted from one tree to healthy oaks. to the class also regarding Oak defoliate and die over a 1 - to another through these root con- Fungal mats Wilt. After having done some 6- month period following ini- nections. As a result, patches of are most com- research on the disease and it’s tial appearance of symptoms. dying trees ( infection centers monly formed proximity to our community Some Live Oaks take longer to ) are formed. Infection centers on standing we found it is a real concern to die, Red Oaks seldom survive among Live Oaks in Texas trees, but the Canyons and we hope this oak wilt and often die within expand at an average rate of the can also article will assist you in pre- 3- to 4- weeks following the 50 ft per year, varying from developed on vention and detection of this initial appearance of symp- no spread to 150 ft in any one logs, stumps, killer! toms. During summer months, direction. Occasionally, the and fresh fire- Oak wilt is one of the diseased Red Oaks often can oak wilt fungus is transmit- wood cut from most destructive tree diseases be spotted from a distance ted through connected roots diseased Red in the United States, and is kill- because of their bright autumn- between Red Oaks, but move- Oak trees. ing oak trees in central Texas at like coloration in contrast to ment through roots is slower There epidemic proportions. Oak wilt the surrounding greenery. in Red Oaks and occurs over are currently Cut and dispose of disease is an infectious disease caused Fungal mats are reli- shorter distances than Live three primary approaches Red Oaks immediately, Avoid by fungus that invades and able indicators for diagnosis Oaks. used for oak wilt management wounding oak trees, including disables the water-conducting of oak wilt. Fungal mats can The oak wilt fungus in Texas, Successful control pruning, from mid February system in susceptible trees. It be found by looking for incon- may be spread overland by usually depends on measures through mid June, and paint has been positively spicuous narrow cracks in the sap beetles (nitidulid beetles) from all three approaches. all wounds and fresh stumps identified in 60 counties in the bark leading to hollow areas and by man through movement The first approach attempts to regardless of season, Handle State. All oaks are susceptible between the bark and wood. of wood from infected Red prevent the formation of new oak firewood cautiously, burn to oak wilt. Red Oaks, particu- They often have a distinctive Oaks to other locations. Spore- oak wilt centers by eliminating all firewood before spring, and larly Spanish Oak, Shumard odor similar to fermenting fruit. producing fungal mats from diseased Red Oaks, handling never store unseasoned oak Oak, and Blackjack Oak, firewood properly, wood from infected trees near are extremely susceptible and and painting wounds healthy oak trees, Cover unsea- may play a unique role in the on healthy oaks. The soned firewood with clear plas- establishment of new oak wilt second approach tic, and bury the edges of the infections. involves trenching plastic, Stop Spread Through White Oaks, including or other measures to Roots, Install a trench at least Post Oak, Bur Oak, and Chin- disrupt root connec- 4 ft deep and 100 ft beyond the quapin Oak, are resistant to the tions responsible for perimeter of infection centers fungus and rarely die from oak root transmission and to break up root connections, wilt. Live Oaks are intermedi- third is injections of Cut or uproot all trees within ate in susceptibility to oak wilt fungicide propicon- the 100-ft barrier, Inject Oaks but are most seriously affected azole into individual with Fungicide, Identify sus- due to their tendency to grow trees to help reduce ceptible, high-value oak trees from root sprouts and form crown loss and in proximity to expanding oak vast interconnected root sys- extend the life of the wilt infection centers, Consult tems that allow spread of the tree. These measures a trained and licensed arborist fungus between trees that are will not cure oak wilt for treatment of susceptible close together. but will significantly tree with injections of propi- Leaves are quickly reduce tree losses. conazole. shed, caused by plugging in Early detection Several Counties bor- the water carrying portion of and prompt action are dering Real have confirmed wood. The leaves themselves essential for success- cases of Oak Wilt. (See Map are often a helpful diagnostic ful management of Picture) If you have questions aid. Oak wilt infected trees oak wilt. The spe- you can contact Joel Pigg have a very distinct red or cific measures taken Real County Agrilife Exten- sion Agent at 830.232.6673 or brown veined patterns on the Fungal mats can be exposed for beneath the bark of certain Red depend on several cir- Frank Duff Park Ranger from leaves. Foliage symptoms, inspection by chopping away Oaks in late fall and especially cumstances but should include Kerrville at 830.257.7744. patterns of trees that die, and the loose bark. in spring do not form on Live a combination of the follow- the presence of “fungal mats” The successful man- Oaks. The fungus may be trans- ing: Prevent New Infections, Page 18 Hill Country Herald November 3, 2010
SABINAL GRADUATE LESLIE “PARD” SANSOM by Elaine Padgett Carnegie MEMBER OF THE DISTINGUISHED 412TH BOMBER SQUAD On February 16, 1916 and by this time he had a were stationed in Horham aircraft destroyed and was will all the bodies be discov- on Kent Creek, John and thorough knowledge of the from June 1943 to August the first AAF group to bomb ered. Lysanis Sansom had a little B-17’s, he could change 1945. Leslie Lannie Sansom Berlin The three Distin- Nearly 1,000 U.S. boy. They named him Leslie an engine out, remove and traveled a long guished Unit Citations were B-17s raided Berlin February Lannie Sansom, he was the replace the wings and almost way from Sabinal, Texas. awarded for action in Regens- 3, abandoning the policy of youngest any other part of a Leslie volunteered for burg, Munster, and Berlin attacking only military tar- of five brothers and one sister. B-17 Bomber, inspect, repair several campaigns including between 1943 and 1944. The gets: they drop tons of explo- His nickname was “Pard”, and maintain the aircraft. Normandy, Northern France, last Aircraft lost by 8AF on a sives that kill most people remember him About this time the 1st US/8th Rhineland, Ardennes, Central mission went down in sea on an estimated 25,000 civilians, by that name. He grew up Air Force bombed Europe and Europe and Air Offensive May 7, 1945. U.S. troops invade Mindinao ranching and retained that the Task Force 17 left Pearl Europe. World War II winds in the Philippines beginning love throughout Harbor By now Leslie was down, but only after major March 10, and U.S. forces his life. under Admiral George Murray a Sargent and highly deco- military and naval activity. take Iwo Jima March 16 with He went to school in on Hornet. Those were long, rated, among them, Three Massive operations in both a cost of Sabinal and graduated there 6,000 U.S. and 19,000 Japa- in 1933 with the highest aca- nese lives on the eight-square- demic honors, went on to col- mile volcanic island 650 miles lege in Alpine at the Sul Ross from the Japanese mainland. State Six Marines raised the U.S. Teacher’s College and flag graduated there in 1936 and in February atop Mount Suri- returned to teach. bachi; the U.S. Pacific high In 1942, we all know command received the news what was happening. On Janu- in Navajo code! ary 1st of that year the United Adolf Hitler commits States and 25 other countries suicide in April 1945 and sign a united declaration of President Roosevelt dies of a war cerebral hemorrhage in April against the Axis Countries. also. World War II ends in Leslie was the same as every Europe other strong, young American May 8 and in the Pacific man and entered the service in August 14 and our Leslie was active duty on June 20, 1942. returned to Ft. Sam Houston in That San Antonio and was given an day German troops conquered honorable discharge on Sep- Tobruk in North Africa. tember 26, 1945, after 3 years Leslie was stationed and 3 months of distinguished at Ft. Sam Houston in San service to our Country. Antonio for his basic training Pard Sansom is the soldier in the middle. The plane is believed to be a bomber, notice the girl on the plane!! Leslie returned home and then on to Sheppard Field and married Louise Elnora in Texas where he trained as hard and busy days for Ameri- Distinguished Unit Badges theaters mark the closing (Smith) Sansom in November an airplane can Soldiers. with Oak Leaf Clusters and months of the war. The Red of 1946. He became Leakey and engine mechanic. During When Leslie trans- the EAME Campaign Medal Army fought to within 50 Postmaster in the early 1960’s the time he trained here the 1st ferred to England he was with six bronze stars. Their miles of Berlin; U.S. north- and served another 16 years American bombing mission assigned to the 412th Bom- first mission was flown on ern and southern forces meet, with the US Postal Service. over enemy-occupied Europe bardment Squadron which May 13, 1943 and their last consolidate a single line and Leslie returned to his beloved (WW II) took place and the was a member of the US 8th on April 20, 1945. They had force the Germans back into ranch after his retirement and U.S. air Army Air Force. a total of 320 Missions; 8,903 Germany. By the end of Janu- together he and Louise made a offensive against Nazi-Ger- They were assigned to the Sorties with a total bomb ton- ary U.S. losses in the Battle of house a home. Leslie Lannie many began in earnest. 95th BG along with the 334th nage of 19,769. They had 157 the Bulge have totaled more Sansom passed away on Leslie was trans- Bombardment Squadron; the Missing in Action and 39 men than 76,000, including 16,000 August 1, 1984 at 68 years of ferred to Chanute Field in 335th Bombardment Squad- lost in the 8th AF. dead, Germans have lost twice age.Leslie and Louise raised a Illinois where he trained as ron; and the 336th Bombard- They were the only that many, weakening son John Sansom who an airplane instrumentation ment Squadron. group awarded three Distin- the Wehrmacht to the point resides in Leakey with his mechanic. He became an The planes they flew were the guished Unit Citations, they that it has little heart to con- family. assistant crew chief, B-17F and the B-17G.They had the highest total enemy tinue. Not until 1947 or 1948 November 3, 2010 Hill Country Herald Page 19 Hunter Education Deferral Successful Class deferrals allow more flexible scheduling for college students and military personnel. By Terry Erwin
The Texas Parks and in the presence of a licensed adult Wildlife Department began hunter or pass the course if they offering a new hunter education wish to hunt alone. A licensed adult deferral program in September hunter must accompany any hunter This year’s Big Time Texas Hunts winners have been chosen! 2004. The program allows a person under 12. 17 or older, who has not completed More than 685,000 individuals Thanks to all of you who Texas Big Time Bird Hunt, Dennis Schroeder, Robert a hunter education course, to defer have been certified in hunter entered and supported to Joseph Trahan and Moore, Daniel Small, James completion until August 31 of that education in the Lone Star State. hunting and wildlife Chad Kissinger, winners Murray, Larry Siarski, same license year. In the first year, The courses include a minimum conservation in Texas. of the Texas Exotic Safari, Karla Ledom, and Gerald more than 10,000 deferrals were of 10 hours of classroom time Congratulations goes to to John Oliver, winner Siegmyer, winners of the sold at $10 each. and hands-on activities over a Kenneth Garcia, winner of the Texas Gator Hunt, Texas Whitetail Bonanza. Hunters who are 17 or older minimum of two days. The classes of the Texas Grand Slam, to Christopher Evans, Next year it could be you! are eligible to purchase a one-time can alternatively be taken through to Walter Poskey, winner of the Texas Be sure to check back deferral. A hunter with a deferral home study or online, followed by winner of the Texas Waterfowl Adventure, starting May 15, 2011 for must be accompanied (within range a one-day, hands-on hunter skills Premium Buck Hunt, and to Paul Todd, Chris your chance to win of normal voice communication) by session. Most courses are taught to James May, winner of the Zaiontz, Jessie Hauptrief, another licensed hunter 17 years of by volunteer instructors, who are age or older who has: 1) completed trained and certified by TPWD hunter education, or 2) is otherwise hunter education staff. exempt (born before September Hunting is markedly 2, 1971). Proof of certification or safer because of hunter education. the deferral must be on a person Hunting incident rates have while hunting. A person who has been cut in half since the 1950s been convicted or has received and ’60s. All 50 states and 10 deferred adjudication for violation Canadian provinces require hunter of the mandatory hunter education education of some or all age groups requirement is prohibited from hunting within their jurisdictions. purchasing a deferral. Hunters who Hunter education certification in complete the course prior to the Texas complies with other state deferral’s expiration receive a $5 and provincial requirements. discount off the course fee. Certification is also good for life. The Texas hunter education Both student and instructor effort began as a voluntary program courses are scheduled throughout in 1972 and became mandatory in the year and throughout the Luke Merritt killed his first deer on Josh St. Martin killed this nice buck 1988, requiring hunters born on or state. For information, visit opening day of Youth Hunting Weekend. while hunting in his hometown of Big after September 2, 1971, to pass
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DELIVERY AVAILABLE Page 20 Hill Country Herald November 3, 2010 Governor Perry Announces Capture of Another Top 10 Fugitive Also announces increased awards for Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitives Governor Rick Perry individuals who commit since resulted in the capture are appropriately punished.” rewards. announced the capture of Jose crimes in the Lone Star State of three individuals from the “The Crime Stoppers Any fugitive H. Morales, a member of the is essential,” Gov. Perry said. list. Reward amounts may vary, program greatly benefits all Mexican Mafia, who has been “Increasing these rewards with some extraordinary cases citizens by removing dangerous should be considered on the Top 10 Most Wanted based on the offender’s rank on reaching up to $50,000. felons from our communities,” armed and dangerous. Fugitive list since April 2010. the list will encourage Texans, “The individuals on Texas Crime Stoppers Council Anyone with information The governor also announced who have information about this list are dangerous criminals Executive Director Betty about the whereabouts that Texas Crime Stoppers and the most dangerous individuals who pose a significant Bosarge said. “The program the Texas Department of Public in our state, to notify authorities threat to public safety,” DPS works because tipsters are of any of these fugitives Safety (DPS) will begin to and help bring these criminals Director Steven McCraw guaranteed anonymity and do should call 1-800-252- rank the fugitives on the Texas to justice.” said. “Providing additional not have to fear retaliation. TIPS (8477). The Crime Top 10 Most Wanted list, and Today the potential incentives to the public to So far this year, six fugitives Stoppers hotline is open increase rewards incrementally reward amount for fugitives assist in apprehending these on the Texas Top 10 list have up to $10,000 for the some of on the list is being raised individuals will help keep our been apprehended as a result of 24 hours a day. Callers’ the worst offenders. from $5,000, which was communities safe by reducing Crime Stoppers tips.” anonymity is guaranteed “Keeping our growing previously increased in April, these fugitives’ chances Local programs receive by law. communities safe and to now $10,000 for most cases. of committing additional court fees from convicted apprehending and punishing April’s reward increase has crimes and ensuring they felons, which are used to pay
Wall Street Journal Says Texas is “Where the New Jobs Are” • Austin, Texas
The Wall Street Journal of cars and trucks.” “This continues a 42,300 and New York dropped of Governors and the 112th called Texas the place where Noting Texas’ status longer term trend,” the Journal 14,600.” Congress want faster growth new jobs are being created in as the nation’s top home wrote. “Over the last year, as The Journal credited and more job creation, they’ll a Review & Outlook piece for newly-created jobs, the the economy was beginning to Texas’ low taxes and employer- avoid the mistakes of California Tuesday, describing Texas Journal compared Texas with grow again, the Lone Star State friendly environment as key to and New York and learn from as a “mecca for high tech, other large states, including has led the nation with the its success. Texas.” venture capital, aeronautics, California, New York and New addition of nearly 153,000 jobs, “There is a lesson here health care and even industrial Jersey, which all continued to while California surrendered for Washington,” the Journal manufacturing like the building post job losses in September. 43,700, New Jersey lost concluded. “If the next crop Nevada Ranks #1 Texas Ranks #6 in Rate of Women Murdered by Men
Nevada, with a rate female murder victim and 100,000) 858) were committed with all incidents where the of 2.96 per 100,000, ranked one male offender. The study 6. Texas (1.72 per 100,000) handguns. circumstances could be first in the nation in the uses the most recent data 7. Arkansas (1.71 per 100,000) In cases where determined, the homicides rate of women killed by available from the Federal 7. Missouri (1.71 per 100,000) the victim to offender were not related to the men according to the new Bureau of Investigation’s 9. South Carolina (1.69 per relationship could be commission of any other 100,000) Violence Policy Center unpublished Supplementary identified, 92 percent of felony, such as rape or 10. Georgia (1.66 per 100,000) (VPC) report “When Homicide Report and female victims (1,564 out robbery. Nationwide, 1,817 Men Murder Women: An is released each year to of 1,694) were murdered VPC Legislative females were murdered by Analysis of 2008 Homicide coincide with Domestic by someone they knew. Of Director Kristen Rand states, males in single victim/single Data.” Nationally, the rate Violence Awareness Month these, 64 percent (997 out “These findings alarmingly offender incidents in 2008. of women killed by men in in October. of 1,564) were wives or demonstrate how domestic Where weapon use could be single victim/single offender Ranked behind Nevada intimate acquaintances of violence can escalate to determined, firearms were instances was 1.26 per were: their killers. Twelve times homicide. More resources the most common weapon 100,000. 2. Vermont (2.54 per 100,000) as many females were need to be made available to used by males to murder The annual VPC 3. Alabama (2.07 per 100,000) murdered by a male they protect women and prevent females (858 of 1,662 report details national and 4. North Carolina (2.05 per knew than were killed by such tragedies.” homicides or 52 percent). state information on female 100,000) male strangers. Of these, 71 percent (608 of homicides involving one 5. Tennessee (1.97 per In 86 percent of November 3, 2010 Hill Country Herald Page 21
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Standard & Poor’s Touts Texas Economy As New Figures Show 410 S Hwy 83 Unemployment Rate Drop Standard & Poor’s issued a report believe has been the worst economic Thursday affirming Texas’ status as a recession since the Great Depression,” Leakey, TX 78873 national economic leader and touting the S&P analyst Horacio Aldrete-Sanchez policies that made Texas one of the last wrote. “We believe that Texas’ policy states to fall into the national recession choices following periods of economic and the first leading the way out. S&P’s distress have helped set the stage for its Ph. 830-232-4553 report came out a day before national current strong credit profile. employment data was released showing S&P’s report lauded Texas’ Texas’ unemployment rate had fallen to demographics, stable housing market, Of�ice Hours-Lobby its lowest level in 2010, 1.5 points lower economic diversity, low energy prices than the national average. and fiscally healthy government sector. “Texas has seen a demographic and On Friday, it was announced Texas’ economic transformation that, in our unemployment rate had dropped to 8.1 opinion, has placed the Lone Star State percent, down from 8.3 in August and Mon-Thu 9:00 to 3:00 among the few that can claim to have well below the national average of 9.6 Of�ice Hours-Drive-Thru escaped, relatively unscathed, what many percent. Fri 9:00 to 4:30 Wow…..Reality, really! 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Then his me so much about life by her I admire, people who don’t haven’t been here long by stan- than you did before they came. friend Luke said, “For there example....she always told me, attempt to use me or lie to dards of the “homegrown” but The ones who always have an is no good healthy tree that “Baby, the proof is in the pud- me. People who have earned I love this place! You cannot ear for your troubles, and most bears decayed (worthless) fruit, ding”. I have found that to be a my respect. I do that because ride through the small towns of of the time a helping hand! The nor on the other hand does a true statement in my life. Talk that is the kind of person I want the Canyons or the beauty of ones you feel comfortable call- decayed (sickly) tree bear good is cheap, it is what you DO that to be, although many times I the country side without being ing when you need something! matters...bottom line! It is not fall short. I love the saying touched on a spiritual level.Just I read this Book on a COMMENTARY hard to look around this com- by Robert Brault that goes “I like everywhere though, you regular basis that tells me that BY ELAINE PADGETT munity and see where contribu- believe that there is an expla- have your factions...people behavior is an accomplishment CARNEGIE tions are being made and where nation for everything, so, yes, who are honest, hard work- we all should seek in our lives, they are not.... I believe in miracles!” Yes, I ing and truly contribute to the loving our neighbor and pull- Matthew also said that truly am that sappy... I also fruit. If you are at all familiar causes they believe in...you ing those less fortunate than the ax is lying at the root of the believe that “Nothing in all with gardening, you know this know those people...the ones ourselves out of a hole...no trees; every tree therefore that creation is hidden from God’s is absolutely true. It is also a you see giving their time and matter how many times they does not bear good fruit is cut sight. Everything is uncovered way to look at those around labor for free. fall back in it! That kind of down and thrown into the fire. and laid before the eyes of you. Sweating, red faced dedication takes a special kind It is no more than we still do, Him to whom we must one That brings to my and still pulling a load they of person...the kind of person I cut down the dead or decaying day...give an account!” So mind my old Maw-Maw, gone “want” to pull...not “have” strive to be, even though I am tree and burn it so it does not I’d say that most of us were for many years now. She was a to! For instance, the ones who not always successful. disease those trees around it! all given a brain and a sound hard woman. She wasn’t the hand out free food once a A man named Matthew The fruit of a tree shows the mind, with that a good set of sweet old gray haired granny month to the disabled, elderly once said, “Either make the care it has had; so too, does a eyes...Use them! After all... the cuddling her babies. My Maw- and poor, the single mom’s tree sound (healthy and good), person’s speech show what is proof is in the pudding!! Maw was the one that made feeding children and the sick. and its fruit sound, or make the truly in their heart and mind. you cut your own switch from The ones who always say hello tree rotten (diseased and bad), Well, I am far from the Mulberry tree when you November 3, 2010 Hill Country Herald Page 23
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