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Ginger Camstra of Leakey took a ride in a hot air balloon over the Sonoma County Wine Country in California. She said it was awesome!! I believe her! If you are planning a holiday 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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Donations of unwrapped new or homemade toys can be made up until December 7th.

Drop off stations are Bandera Electric’s Leakey Office, Main Street Utopia, and the Leakey branch of First State Bank. This is part of Bandera Electric’s annual community toy drive. All the toys go to children in Leakey that may not otherwise receive gifts.

TOY DRIVE

“Merry Texas Christmas, You All” and“Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer” by Gene Autry will be two seasonal favorites performed by the Almost Patsy Cline Band on December 8 at the Devine Area Artists’Series’ Christmas concert. Songs about Christmas in Texas and how they became a tradition, sing along songs, and standards such as “White Christmas” and “Silver Bells” will highlight the show.This is the third appearance of the band in the Artists’ Series. However, this is a first for the group’s new Christmas show.In 2006, The Almost Patsy Cline Band was awarded The Cowboy Capital Award by the Bandera County Chamber of Commerce for promoting Bandera as Cowboy Capital of the World. “We’re very proud to be from such a great Texas town,” says vocalist, Lynette Pennell.

“And, we’re excited about coming to share our music in Devine.”The concert begins at 7:30 p.m., December 8, at the George S. Woods Community Center at 200 East Hondo Street in Devine. Tickets are $10 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! The show is sponsored by the underwriters of the Devine Area Artists’ Series and Mark Kidd of State Farm Insurance. For more information call Peggy Cooper at 830-663-5412 or Kay Shultz at 830-665-3194.

AUSTIN – Rep. Harvey Hilderbran (R-Kerrville) has filed legislation to promote small business development in Texas by permanently extending a tax exemption for companies that earn less than $1 million a year.“The 2.2 million small businesses in Texas are responsible for creating the vast majority of jobs in our state,” Hilderbran said. “Keeping taxes low and maintaining an employer-friendly environment has helped make Texas a leader in job creation, and extending the franchise tax exemption we first enacted three years ago will help keep us there.”

In 2009, the Texas Legislature temporarily raised the franchise tax revenue exemption for small businesses to $1 million, offering tax relief to nearly 40,000 additional small businesses across the state. Hilderbran filed legislation in 2011 to make that exemption permanent, but – despite strong support from Gov. Rick Perry and the business community – the legislative session

ended before the full House voted on the issue. However, Hilderbran was able to amend legislation that extended the $1 million exemption through the end of 2013.“Texas’ positive business climate, including the $1 million franchise tax exemption, has helped keep unemployment below the national average and job-creation above it,” Hilderbran said. “Permanently extending the exemption will help attract new businesses to the state and encourage growth of those already here.”In the 12 months prior to September, Texas

added 270,000 jobs to its payroll, growing at a rate of 3.1 percent. The U.S. growth rate for that same period was only 1.7 percent. A year after the legislature passed the 2009 exemption, the U.S. Department of Commerce reported that Texas created more jobs than any other state, and the Wall Street Journal credited the state’s low taxes and employer-friendly environment with helping make Texas the “job creation capital” of the nation.Hilderbran, who serves as chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, said that his committee will approve his bill early in the 2013 legislative session.“I am proud that Texas has led the nation in job growth, but I know that we can create even more jobs and get unemployment even lower, so I’m dedicated to making sure this bill gets through the 2013 session,” Hilderbran said. The legislation is House Bill 213.

Sabinal Civic Club will sponsor their annual Christmas Lighting

Competitionsee details page 6

Hilderbran Seeks Tax Relief For Small Businesses

Crider Family Started Long Tradition of Rodeos, Dancehalls

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Leakey BuckstEopLeakey MercantileMama Chole’sMill Creek RestaurantMolly’s AntiquesPioneer VillagePitt StopReal RentalsRiver Rags & RhinestonesRoad Runner EnergyAlbert RossMr. & Mrs. Eddie ShoatsSunflowers, Etc.SyscoTexas Farm StoreThe Beverage BarnThe Hog PenThe Leakey StarYolanda’s Country GardensWe would also like to thank all the members of RCWA who make our Annual Dinner a success

Real County Wildlife Assn. held our Annual Hunters Appreciation Dinner on November 2.We would like thank the following local businesses for their donations.Our dinner was a giant success due in part to the generosity of our community.

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at 8:30 a.m. Alto Frio Baptist Encampment the long awaited year of celebration will begin. Be a part of this “Once in a Life-time” series of activities. Tickets are on sale at The First State Bank and Hondo National Bank for only $10 per

person. Buy a table for eight for $80.

To ease student enrollment students registering for classes at Sul Ross-Rio Grande College may now get all the information they need from one point of contact rather than having to step their way through office visits and phone calls.With the start of signups last week for the Spring 2013 semester, RGC opened offices at its three campuses where student workers trained as “Person of First Contact” greet and help answer the questions of new students. Modeled on the“One-Stop-Shop” for student assistance at RGC’s parent campus in Alpine, the information centers will be staffed weekdays from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Questions about financial aid, tuition and fees, how to register on line, obtaining transcripts, laying out degree programs, accessing internet Banner accounts, dropping courses and withdrawal, are readily answered at the centers. Administrative staff stand by to offer additional help, as needed.First Contact offices may be reached at (830) 703-4809 in Del Rio, (830) 758-5012 in Eagle Pass, and (830) 279-3028 in Uvalde.Enrollment for the Spring semester ends January 22, 2013. Classes begin January 14.

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Gov. Rick Perry celebrated the ceremonial groundbreaking for the Education Center at the Wall, a result of years of dedication and hard work by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund. There are 3,417 individuals from Texas whose names are on The Wall in Washington, D.C. “The Education Center at the Wall, built adjacent to the Lincoln

Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, will compliment the Wall and tell the stories of valor, courage and loss of our veterans,” Gov. Perry said. “The Wall ensures we will never forget their names; the Education Center will ensure we never forget their faces or the stories behind their sacrifices.”“The Education Center at The Wall

is a place where important values - Duty, Service, Courage, and Integrity - will be celebrated. It is proper that the new veterans, and those now in combat zones, will be honored at this special place,” said Jan C. Scruggs, founder and president, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund.The Education Center at The Wall will show the faces and tell the stories of the more than 58,000 individuals whose names are on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, as well as celebrate the values that are embodied by all of America’s service personnel. Among the exhibits at the Center will be The Wall of Faces, displaying images of the 58,282 whose names are memorialized on The Wall. The Center’s exhibits will include some of the more than 300,000 personal items left at The Wall by brothers-in-arms, parents, children and other loved ones. It will also feature photos and stories of the fallen in Iraq and Afghanistan.In 2010, Gov. Perry kicked off the Texas portion of the grassroots campaign for the Education Center at the Wall at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery.

Perry Celebrates Ceremonial Groundbreaking for The Education Center At The Wall in Washington, D.C.

Gov. Rick Perry released the following statement regarding U.S. Sen. John Cornyn’s amendment to the Defense Authorization bill to address the growing backlog of disability claims

at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA): “Our wounded warriors have endured injuries in defense of freedom. It’s unacceptable that they now endure long waits on their disability

claims due to endless spools of bureaucratic red tape. I applaud Sen. Cornyn’s efforts to alleviate the backlog and I have full confidence that the Texas model of cooperation between the VA and various

state agencies will help our veterans get the timely assistance they deserve.”In November 2009, Gov. Perry directed the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) to create a Claims Processing Assistance

Team to help address the VA backlog, and authorized funding from the governor’s office to support up to 12 new veterans counselors to expedite veterans’ benefits claims. Additionally, in

July 2012, Gov. Perry, Lt. Gov. Dewhurst and Speaker Straus authorized the TVC to use $1.5 million from its 2012-2013 biennial budget to address the ongoing backlog of veterans’ claims.

Perry Applauds Sen. Cornyn’s Efforts to Address National VA Claims Backlog

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Wednesday, December 5, 2012 Hill Country Herald

JAIL REGISTER

Real County Law OfficersJames E. Brice, Sheriff

Don Gass, Deputy SheriffChris Sheridan, Deputy Sheriff

Bruce Carr, Deputy SheriffJim Wilson, Constable

Joe Tolleson, ConstableCorporal Jake Sanchez, DPS Highway Patrol

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.

November 25 - December 1, 2012

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 • Scott Chisum • Duane Wilson

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 Cox

Volunteer Fire Dept:830-597-6100 Camp Wood Library: 830-597-3208

Nueces Canyon EMS: 830-597-4200City of Sabinal Mayor: Louis Landeros

Secretary: Betty Jo Harris Office: 830-988-2218

Councilmembers: Nancy Alvarado, Chuck Van Pelt, Alma Martinez, Linda Musquiz, Eloisa Munoz and Mike Nuckles

Sabinal 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#2: Bryan Shackelford

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

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Real County Treasurer, Mairi Gray, attended the New Treasurers Orientation held November 27 through November 29, in Kerrville, Texas. Texas State Statute requires that all new County Treasurers attend an orientation within one year of appointment or election. Ms. Gray stated that “The

new Treasurer training was a wonderful opportunity to learn from some of the most experienced Treasurers from around the State of Texas. The class work and seminars were very instructive and will help me to do the best job I can for the citizens of Real County”.

AUSTIN – Commissioner of Education Michael L. Williams announced today that he is deferring implementation of the 15 percent grading requirement for the 2012-2013 school year. Under the rule connected to the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) end-of-course examinations, a student’s score on the STAAR end-of-course exams would count 15 percent of the student’s final grade in each tested subject area. “Deferring the 15 percent rule for this school year relieves some of the pressure being felt in Texas districts as we continue the transition to a more rigorous accountability system,” Williams said. “This deferral also allows the Texas Legislature ample opportunity to address the various issues and concerns that have been expressed about implementation of the new system.” On Nov. 29th, Williams received letters from Gov. Rick Perry, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and Senate Education Committee Chair Dan Patrick urging deferral of the

15 percent rule. All three state leaders noted the rule would be an issue that would be discussed during the upcoming legislative session. “I thank Gov. Perry, Lt. Gov. Dewhurst and Sen. Patrick for their valuable input and direction on a matter of great importance to students, parents, teachers and administrators across our state,” Williams said. “I join in their commitment to a meaningful state accountability system for our students and schools that strengthens our state’s position for the future.” Williams’ decision marks the second year the rule has been deferred. In the 2011-2012 school year, more than 1,100 of the state’s more than 1,200 school districts notified the Texas Education Agency it would be deferring the rule. Local school districts still have the option to move forward in utilizing the 15 percent rule should they choose. Texas school districts will soon receive formal notification of the deferral so they can plan accordingly.

This holiday season, Gov. Rick Perry and First Lady Anita Perry give special thanks and recognition to our nation’s armed forces through military-themed Christmas decorations at the Governor’s Mansion.

This year marks the first Christmas that the mansion has been decorated since the completion of its restoration this summer.“As we look forward to celebrating this holiday season with our friends and family, it is of utmost importance that we take the time to remember those serving our country and preserving our freedom,” Gov. Perry said. “The First Lady and I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, and encourage all Texans to keep our nation’s armed forces in their thoughts and prayers.”“This year’s decorations are a constant reminder of those serving in the military who will sacrifice the company of family during the holidays to serve in the defense freedom,” First Lady Anita Perry said. “We owe a debt of gratitude to the selfless, brave men and women serving in our military.”Each public room in the Governor’s Mansion will honor a different service branch - the Army is featured in the library, Marines and Navy in the state dining room, Air Force in the conservatory, and Coast Guard in the entry hall. Additionally, the stars placed in the garland on the staircase represent the 72 Texans

who have received the Medal of Honor.

Governor’s Mansion Christmas Decorations Honor U.S. Armed Forces

Gov. Rick Perry sent a letter to Texas Education Commissioner Michael Williams asking him to defer until the 2013-14 school year the requirement that an end-of-course assessment count as 15 percent of a student’s final course grade. The governor also applauded Sen. Dan Patrick for filing legislation to give school districts permanent flexibility.“This week we received the excellent news that our state’s graduation rate ties for the nation’s third best. As you know, this accomplishment did not happen by accident, nor did it happen overnight. The state of Texas has set the bar for a standard of excellence and our school districts, teachers, parents and students have worked together to meet the challenges of our rigorous standards,” Gov. Perry said in his letter. “While we must continue to adhere to our state’s accountability system, we must also recognize the importance of local control.

That is why I am asking you to defer until the 2013-14 school year the requirement that an end-of-course assessment count as 15 percent of a student’s final course grade.”Additionally, the governor applauds Sen. Dan Patrick for filing legislation to permanently make the 15 percent grade provision a local option for school districts, citing the importance of giving them the discretion to enact changes at a level and pace that is right for them. Gov. Perry is committed to working with Sen. Patrick and lawmakers to making flexibility permanent.“Yesterday, I filed legislation that will permanently make the 15 percent grade provision a local option for school districts,” said Sen. Dan Patrick. “This is about local control. The school districts, and the parents, should have a voice on whether the end of course exams should count towards a student’s final grade.”

Perry Calls for Deferral of 15 Percent RuleSupports legislation to give local districts permanent flexibility

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Real County Treasurer Attends Orientation

Commissioner Williams Defers 15 Percent Grading Policy for 2012-2013 School Year

Perry Applauds Sen. Cornyn’s Efforts to Address National VA Claims Backlog


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annual holiday meal. What is Leakey School thankful for on Thanksgiving 2012? ---Our students, parents, school board, a great Staff, and most of all-- the freedom to celebrate “Turkey Day” as we wish. Gobble, Gobble!Student Council members, Miranda Richter, Kayla Vincent, Olivia Martinez, and Valeria Gonzalez served their school and community during the annual Thanksgiving feast provided to the students and their families and prepared by the Leakey ISD cafeteria staff.AthleticsThe Lady Eagles finished their volleyball season in San Antonio in an Area match against Shiner on November 1, losing in three sets 14-25, 16-25 and 13-25. It was a tough way to end the season, but the Lady Eagles fought until the end and deserve a lot of credit for the season they had. The Leakey team finished with a 25-13 overall record. Honors earned this year are as follows: Mackenzie Wade best hitter in the district, Keena Auld blocker of the year and both made first team all-district. Brianna Rubio also was voted on the first team. Sarah Reagor and Olivia Martinez were voted to the second team all-district team. Congratulations Lady Eagles!The Eagle football season ended November 9, 2012 with a loss against the Rocksprings Angoras. The Eagle team began the season with a promising outlook, playing a close game against Woodsboro, a team that is

now in the Regional round of playoffs. The Eagles faced tough opponents each week and took on each team with determination. After multiple injuries to key starting players, the Eagles knew they faced a tough season. These fighting Eagles never gave up even when the team sustained even more injuries as the season wore on. Seven juniors will return next year as seniors to lead the young Eagle team.LISD Cheerleaders in NYCKeena and Kensee Auld cheered their way to the big apple! These LISD cheerleaders are the daughters of Ken Auld and Annie Moses. They attended a UCA Cheer Camp in Denton, Texas, this summer where they were invited to participate in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. After many weeks of fundraising, they flew out on November 17th from San Antonio Airport and arrived at La Guardia Airport that same afternoon. Once there, Keena and Kensee met up with the 700 other cheerleaders from around the country and began four hour rehearsals on the days leading up to Thanksgiving Day. The huge group of cheerleaders opened the parade at Herald Square with a performance and then escorted Santa Clause onto the scene. The girls were accompanied by their dad, Ken Auld, and their aunt Sue Auld, and their trip included a Broadway Show, a ticket to see the Rockettes live, a visit to the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, and six nights at the Hilton near Times Square. Thank you girls for representing Leakey ISD!

Each week I will be asking a student in kindergarten what they think about school. This week I asked the following questions of kindergartener, Robert Downum. 1) What is a very important rule that we must obey at school?Answer: Do not say bad words.2) What do you like to do in P.E.? Answer: I like to run.3) What is your favorite thing about school?Answer: working4) What is your favorite food to eat in the cafeteria?Answer: Mac n Cheese5) What is your favorite song to sing in kindergarten?Answer: Kiss your BrainThank you, Robert for those great answers! Stay tuned for more of our …….Kindergarten: Through the Eyes of a Five Year Old!

What does letter G stand for in the book G is for Gold Medal An Olympic Alphabet? Emily Reagor can easily answer that question. In the 1912 Olympic Games, a Native American athlete by the name of Jim Thorpe took center stage and won both the five event pentathlon and the ten event decathlon. Afterward, the King of Sweden acknowledged Thorpe as the “greatest athlete” in the world. This week’s Olympic Trivia question is “When were women allowed to compete in the Olympic Games?” We hope you’ll share your answer with us.Remember, you too can go for the gold just by being the best that you can be.Caption: Ninth Grader, Emily Reagor, encourages her special friends Mrs. Snow and Mrs. Nelson to do their best in everything

The students in Kindergarten to 2nd grade had a great send-off for the Thanksgiving holidays. Each class rotated through an activity station in each of the respective classrooms. The students watched a classic holiday movie depicting the true meaning of Thanksgiving. They sampled a wide variety of traditional foods including nuts, dried fruit, jerky and Indian bread. They created and decorated their own tepees. Finally, they made Pilgrim hats and bonnets which they are wearing in the picture.

A special thank you to the room moms who provided the snacks and contributed to a great day: Dallas Hart, Elly Wilson, Harper Hudsonpillar and D’Ann Green.

The Lady Eagles evened their season record to 2-2 with a hard fought, some might say ugly win over Junction Tuesday 37-36. However it happened, a win is a win. We started out in a man press defensively and didn’t have much luck. Junction was able to break the press and get some easy shots. We trailed at the end of the first quarter 7-14. The second quarter we pretty much went to a 1-3-1 defense and was able to slow them down. They had to take more perimeter shots which created some fast break opportunities for us. we were able to get some fast break points and started getting the ball inside for some easy shots. We out scored Junction 14-5 in the second quarter to lead by two at half. The third quarter was where both teams struggled. They out scored us 6-7. Our defense was able to keep them out of the lane and made them take some forced shots. The fourth quarter both teams scored ten points to give us the win by a point. We were able to hold on down the stretch and keep Junction from getting another shot. Junction pressed us in a diamond press much of the game. I thought we would handle the press better for some easy shots but couldn’t convert on the offensive end. From the field we were 18-55 for 32 percent. Our shooting needs to improve because we are getting good looks but just missing shots. Chastity Thompson led the scoring with 19 points and Sarah Reagor added 10 points. Keena Auld pulled down 7 rebounds along with 3 assists. Sarah Reagor added 4 steals and 6 rebounds. Our next games will be in the Harper Tourney Friday and Saturday where we play Junction again in the opening round.

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Friday, November 30th, the Prowling Panthers hosted the Uvalde Coyotes for a lone game while the boys played in a tournament and the J.V sat with a late cancelation. Initially, N.C. seemed to take up where they had left off with their last home game on Tuesday night - firing on all cylinders. However, after back -

to-back three’s from Kyra Sifuentes, all the air then seemed to go out of the Panthers. Either they battled a case of overconfidence or lethargy, or both, but the first half of play was rather uninspiring from the Canyon. The Coyotes took advantage by draining several floaters. N.C. was ahead by just nine points at half due in large part to their lack-luster defensive pressure and below average shooting from the foul line. At the mid-way buzzer, N.C. led just 28 - 19. Then, thankfully in the second half, Big Blue showed signs of their potential. The Panthers put up 41

points and held their opponent to only 14. As has been characteristic of N.C., they were sparked by their defensive aggression. Abbey Falcon slashed her way to the basket often in defensive transition to lead all scorers with a double-double of 16 points and 12 rebounds. In fact when it was all said and done, the Panthers sported three other players in double digits. Sifuentes was next in line with 15 points and also led the way on defense with 8 steals. Point guard Siera Edwards dished out 5 assists to go with 11 points. Junior post, Nikki Milliorn, also finished with a double-double of 10 boards and 10 points. The Panthers finally woke up to keep the Coyotes in line and just over the average mark N.C. has been allowing their opponents. N.C. won 69 - 33. Other players finishing strongly for N.C. were: Alyssa Ramirez who went 3 for 4 from the foul line and finished with 7 points, Hailey Luce handed out 6 assists to go with 3 points, Juniors Danielle Irwin, Ashley Harmon, and Jennifer Huddleston were each good for 2 points, and senior guards Jaron Falcon sunk one from the line while Nevah Navarro rounded out the action defensively. Pictured Ashley Harmon Photos provided courtesy of Navarro Photography

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This past week the Jr. High boys’ basketball team travelled to Leakey to take on the host team Eagles. The contest would start out quickly for the Panthers as they would race out to an early lead that they would never relinquish. The young Panthers all saw action in the contest as Nueces Canyon would capture their first win on the young season. This past Monday the Panthers played host to the Angoras from Rocksprings but results were not available as of press time.The varsity and JV Panthers played host last Tuesday to the Comfort Bobcats. The JV team would fall behind early and never recover and they would record their first loss on the season. Overall the JV boys team is 2-1 overall. The varsity team would

also fall behind early and never recover from the early 12 point deficit. The Panthers fought hard and were unable to overcome the early outside shooting of the Bobcats. Last weekend, the varsity boys’ basketball team travelled to San Antonio to play in the Cornerstone Warrior Classic tournament.

Nueces Canyon played the host team, Cornerstone, and took are early 11 point lead after one quarter of play breaking the full court pressure that the Warriors applied. Cornerstone made adjustments and the Panthers went cold from the field and that enabled Cornerstone to come from behind and capture the win. Nueces Canyon then played Kipp Academy in the late evening game and fell in the back and forth contest by 6 points. Saturday, the Panthers traveled back to San Antonio for an early contest that saw them fall by one point. The final game saw the Panthers commit too many fouls that enabled the opponent to shoot 19 out of 28 free throws. The Panthers played hard on both ends of the floor but were unable to convert on field goal attempts

in the lane and this would prove costly. Next action will have been on Tuesday when the Panthers JV and varsity ventured to La Pryor to take on the Bulldogs. This Friday, December 7th, 2012 the Panthers will be participating in the Southwest Texas Junior College tournament when they will be pitted against the Utopia Buffaloes. The Panthers will be playing at 10am after the conclusion of the girls’ game at 8:30am. The Panthers will also play a game later on Friday before returning back on Saturday to complete tournament play at La Forge Gymnasium on the Southwest Texas Junior College campus in Uvalde. Pictured Isaiah DeLeon, Photo courtesy of Navarro Photography

Over Thanksgiving weekend Harleigh Patterson, daughter of Troy and Desarae Patterson of Barksdale, Texas competed in the Distinguished Youth of Texas Competition in San Antonio, TX. Harleigh was competing for the title of Young Miss of

Texas. Out of hundreds of young ladies across the state, Harleigh made it to the finals competing against 85 other young ladies like herself. During the weekend, Harleigh took 2nd Place in the Scrap Booking Competition, and 1st Place in the Informal Photography Competition.Harleigh would like to thank everyone who helped her make it there, including her teachers at Nueces Canyon Elementary who push her so hard, and all the ones who helped her with her projects. She would like to thank all of her sponsors this year: H&R Block-Barksdale, Ben’s Beverage Barn-

Camp Wood, Ben & Company-Rocksprings, Big Oak River Camp-Camp Wood.She would also like to thank: Jerry Reavis-San Antonio, TX, Wayne and Sue Cook-Canute, OK, Ms. Dana Simms-San Antonio, TX, Pat and Karan Patterson-Barksdale, Richie and Johnny Maner-Camp Wood, TX, Billy and Laura Evans-Camp Wood, and last but not least….Thanks Mom and DadPictured Harleigh Patterson shown here with her 1st place Informal Photo Trophy, State Qualifier Trophy, and 2nd Place Scrap Booking Trophy

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Selena De Leon Day was Thursday, November 29, 2012 at Nueces Canyon High School. Selena was honored because she has been accepted to Southwest Texas Junior College. She plans to major in nursing.Selena was presented with a congratulations card from the staff and a framed proclamation declaring Thursday, November 29 as Selena DeLeon Day at NCHS. A video tribute to Selena was shown and her birthday was also celebrated.Selena is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stanley. NCCISD would like to congratulate Selena and wish her the very best as she pursues her career in nursing! Pictured Selena with Friends and Family

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Tuesday, November 27th, the Prowling Panthers returned to the hardwood after the Thanksgiving Break to host Comfort. The Girls JV got the night’s action underway. The Panthers had not touched a game ball since their opener with Sonora on the 10th. The rust and nerves showed early. N.C. made too many uncharacteristic errors on offense, and their timing was off on defense. To make matters worse, Big Blue could not seem to buy a bucket. Even still, the Panthers struggled through the dismal showing at times and never trailed. April Amine got an E for

effort as she rallied her teammates with hustle plays and kept Comfort at bay with a four-point margin near the end of the fourth. Priscilla Gonzales and Nikki Ramirez led N.C. each with 6 points, and Selena DeLeon shot 75% from the foul line to finish with 5 points. To the Panther’s credit, they won ugly and notched their second victory of the season, 28 - 19.The Varsity Blue tipped off next. They had a little easier time shaking the holiday rust going into their fifth game. Just like their J.V. teammates, Big Blue never trailed in the contest. They opened

the first quarter with 18 points paced by Kyra Sifuentes who lit the scoreboard up from down town. She went 6 for 9 from the three-point line to lead all scorers with 19 points and 6 steals. In the second quarter, N.C. was slowed a bit by Comfort’s 3\4 press, but the Panthers found their way through the soft pressure. The Panthers were most successful applying their own pressure defense. Big Blue was led by their guards on the defensive side of the ball. Siera Edwards, Alyssa Ramirez, and Hailey Luce combined for 19 steals. N.C. kept the pace

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Verstuyft Benefit Last month Leslie and Kenneth Verstuyft lost their home to fire. On Sunday, friends and family gathered in support and hosted a barbeque plate sale with the proceeds to go to them. Locals and out-of-towners garnered their support with donations, purchases, and ate on the grounds as well as taking food to go. Something Old/New On North Front Street an old warehouse located on Union Pacific property is being removed.

Kenneth Rochat is enlisting the help of Antonio Arias in removing the old building, bit by bit, each weekend. They have been at it for about a month now. Rochat will confiscate the materials for future projects. Danny Dean stated that he will probably turn the property back to the railroad once it is cleaned up. On San Antonio Street, between Rheiner Avenue and North Front Street, a crew of men from San Antonio began erecting two new homes which upon completion will be available for sale or rent. These will be 3 bedroom / 1 bath starter homes. Seniors Celebrate On December 19 at 11 am, the annual Christmas dinner and bingo will be held at the Sabinal Senior Citizens Center. It is open to all seniors. You are asked to bring a dessert or salad and a bingo prize. Hudson Brotherhood There will be no meeting of the Hudson Brotherhood during the month of December. The next meeting will be at 8 am on January 27 with the place to be announced later. Hudson Brotherhood is a fellowship of Christian men and boys in our area from all denominations. Central Christian About 80 members attended their annual Holiday dinner on Sunday and the church was decorated with 75 poinsettas. I am told it is positively beautiful.

First Baptist The community choir will perform on Deember 16 at 7 pm. The production, under the direction of Zac Sims, is titled “One Small Child” which will help everyone welcome the coming of Emmanuel. St. Patrick Catholic The rosary will be prayed before every Mass at 5:55 pm. Exceptions are on the 6th and the 9th. Las Novinas for the Virgin of Guadalupe will be held on December 4th through December

12th except for December 6th. Then it will be held at 6 pm at the home of Petra Avila, the Matachines will dance dedicating their performance to the Virgin of Guadalupe. On Sunday, December 9th, it will be held at the Luna sisters home. On Friday the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be observed. Mass is at 6:30 pm. Religious Education service will be held on Thursday from 5:30 pm to 6:15 pm this week due to the U.I.L. events going on at school. Las Posadas will be held from 5:15 to 6:15 pm on Saturday, December 15, until the 23rd. Mass follows at 6:30 pmFirst United Methodist

There are two new double doors at the main entrance to the church. These are metal and should last a lifetime, if taken care of. One can

see if someone is preparing to enter much easier now. Each Wednesday at 6 pm a soup and sandwich supper will take place before the advent service at 6:30 pm. This afternoon the Wednesday Bible Club will practice for their Christmas performance. Parent University On November 27, the Sabinal offered a parent university which was held in the Sabinal high school library and designed to help parents follow their childrens progress, find out the needs of parents, give Texas grade book training,

how to use the parent portal as offered on the official web site, open computer time and training if necessary, and to seek the needs of parents in relation to their childrens education. Because of the upcoming holidays, there were few parents in attendance. It has been decided to reoffer this help on April 18, 2013. Please mark your calendar and attend if possible. Any and all questions can be answered at that time. Principals from both the high school and elementary school will be on hand as well as Mr. Howard Karre. The school is seeking ways to serve not only the children but also their parents. EMS Hearing The Sabinal Emergency Medical Services, Inc. has requested a variance from the Texas Department of Health that will allow them to operate their EMS service while not in compliance with the law. The variance if approved, will allow the provider to operate their emergency vehicles without meeting the minimum staffing requirements of at least two certified Emergency Care Attendants, while responding to and transporting emergency patients. The hearing is scheduled for December 17, 2012 at the Sabinal Senior Citizens Center in the 200 block of West Rheiner. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. As you know, the Sabinal EMS has been struggling to exist. Without the variance, every trip would not allow them to run unless two medical personel were present. With the variance, in plain language, a driver who is not certified is allowed to aid in the transfer a patient. They do try to operate with only medical personel, but sometime have to resort to use of the variance. Please attend if you can and show your support of the Sabinal EMS. On Saturday, the Sabinal EMS was called out. It was decided to transport a patient to San Antonio using Air Life. State requirements are that the EMS, fire department and law enforcement if needed, be present in order to accomplish this feat. It took about 30 minutes for all entities to be in place. If we had to tranfer the patient by car to the nearest hospital and then to San Antonio, it could run into hours of time, depending upon circumstances. We need the Sabinal EMS. Please attend the meeting about the variance to assure State officials that we care about our ambulance service. Retired Teachers Meet The Huajilla Unit TRTA will hold its Christmas/December luncheon meeting on Monday, December 10, 2012, beginning at 10 AM, at the Triple C Restaurant in Devine. Please advise your contact person if you will be attending. All retired teaching personnel is cordially invited to attend.

Mayor Louis A. Landeros, Jr. called the regular meeting of the Sabinal city council to order at 7:00 p.m. On November 13, 2012, with the following aldermen, staff and visitors present: Mike Nuckles, Linda Musquiz, Nancy Alvarado, Chuck Van Pelt, Alma Martinez, Eloisa Muniz, Betty Jo Harris, Aaron Martinez, Anita Herndon, Jesus Reyes, Amber Ybarra, Dorothy Howard, Angelica Landeros and Rose Alvarado.Betty Jo Harris gave the invocation; and Louis A. Landeros led the pledge to the United States flag.On a motion by Muniz and second by Musquiz, all six voted to approve the accounts payable and interim payments as presented. Anita Herndon gave the municipal court report for October. Revenue is slightly above what is budgeted for the court on a monthly basis. Jesus Reyes gave the police department report for October. He has just returned from police chief training in Huntsville. Linda Musquiz commended the department for the fine job they are doing.Aaron Martinez gave the public works report for October. He stated that he has contacted watering violators, both in person and by letter. It is doing no good. The city is pumping far too much water for the restrictions placed on the city by the Edwards Aquifer Authority. Landeros stated that if the persons have been warned previously, give them a citation. Muniz mentioned dogs on the loose. Martinez stated that he is looking for more/better traps. They have bought traps and they have constructed traps; neither holds up. There was talk about persons leaving their trash cans in the street. Alma Martinez said if they leave them in the road and the cans get hit and ruined, they will have to pay for a replacement. Musquiz asked that the garbage men be reminded to replace whatever type cans to their normal position. Van Pelt asked about show hogs. Show hogs are legal, only during the time they are being readied for the show.Betty Jo harris gave the financial reports. Tex Pool only accumulated $00.93 This past month. The systems and gas funds are viable. The general fund looks good, but has had $10,000.00 Transferred from the systems fund.Amber Ybarra, representing Hill Country Rivers, presented their program for the use of hotel/motel tax money to advertise for tourism. They are working with Judge Mitchell and Uvalde County, as well as some other entities in Uvalde County. Cody Davenport is the executive director. They are a non-profit organization and advertise in radio, newspaper and flyers, for the whole Uvalde County region.

They market the county for off-season as well as summer recreation. They placed the sign just east of Sabinal. Also they gave $5,000.00 to the Lions club to pay for advertising for the hog festival in March. She presented a proposed contract to be reviewed by the city’s attorney. On a motion by Alvarado and second by Nuckles, Muniz, Van Pelt and Alvarado voted to have the contract reviewed by attorney Pena and contract with the Hill Country Rivers for advertising for one year. Musquiz voted against and Martinez abstained. Motion passed.On a motion by Van Pelt and second by Alvarado, all six voted to give the city’s sixteen votes divided between Javier Flores (8) and Fredrico Flores (8).On a motin by Alvarado and second by Musquiz, all six voted to table the question of a traffic study for one month, until the police chief has time to research the question.There were no citizen comments.After Mayor Landeros reviewed the true energy/green mountain proposal for electricity (as opposed to the constellation proposal previously approved) Van Pelt moved to authorize the mayor, attorney and Betty Harris to secure the best deal (best rate) for the city. Muniz seconded the motion and all six voted for.After some discussion on the fines, past and present, from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (the new fine is $14,000.+), Musquiz moved to keep paying the old fine-$295.00 Per month- until a resolution to the new fine on the new wastewater plant is obtained. Alvarado seconded the motion and all six voted for.On a motion by Musquiz and second by Alvarado, all six agreed for the mayor, Aaron Martinez, Raul Garcia, and possibly others meet with the TCEQ in Austin to see if something can be worked out to modify the fine.On a motion by Van Pelt and second by Musquiz, all six voted to approve resolution 12-15 to open a new bank account with First State Bank of Uvalde for the deposits and payments concerning garbage revenue realized by the new truck and new situation for disposal.After some discussion on ordinance 2009-06a, citizens complaints, all agreed that there are portions of the ordinance that allow for complainants who are not satisfied by either the mayor’s or other supervisor’s handling of a complaint to come to the full council, with the

exception of ongoing police investigations. No action was taken.Concerning the proposed ADA ramp at the public library, Mayor Landeros will get some information and share with Mr. Van Pelt. It will come back on the agenda in two weeks. No action was taken.After discussion on the cost of placing lights on the ground for the flags in front of city hall, it was decided to bring the flags up and down each day until a resolution is found. At 9:11, a break was taken. At 9:18, the break ended.“The Sabinal city council will now go into closed session as per Texas Gov’t Code annoted section 551.074 Personnel-consider Jesus Reyes probationary period end/evaluation. The time is 9:18 p.M.”“The Sabinal city council will reconvene to take action on agenda item number 12. No action was taken in closed session. The time is 10:09 p.m.” On a motion by Musquiz and second by Van Pelt, all six voted to remove Jesus Reyes from probation, making him a permanent, full time employee at an annual salary of $41,473.20. Mayor Landeros told Reyes that the council has full confidence in him and they have his back. He asked that Reyes continue to work to improve the police department. On a motion by Muniz and second by Alvarado, all six voted to adjourn at 10:15 p.m.

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annual Christmas Lighting Competition. To sign up entering your business, church, apartment or house, find the boxes

located at Brown‛s Deli, Connell‛s True Value or

the Center Food Mart in Sabinal. Fill out the form with your name, address

and the theme in which you would like your decorations

to be categorized. The forms will be picked up

after 4 PM on Saturday, December 14. Judging

will be held at 6:30 PM on December 17, 2012.


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Dances and rodeos have been the staple of one notable family business for 82 years in West Kerr County. Through lean and better years, family rifts, floods and fires, Crider’s Rodeo and Dancehall has lasted on the banks of the Guadalupe River like its perennial landmarks — the ancient oak on its dance floor, and the prehistoric dinosaur tracks upstream. Laverne Crider Moore is the last survivor of her generation, children of Walter Harrison and Audrey Merritt Crider, who started it all. She hopes to continue the tradition, described in the brochure: “It all started as a simple 4th of July fund-raiser, back then in 1925. Walter and Audrey Crider hosted a rodeo to benefit the Hunt (Texas) School P.T.A. The guests of Heart of the Hills Inn and some of the folks who had summer homes wanted a place to learn folk dances, etc. “A wooden dance floor was built on the lower banks of the Guadalupe River on the Crider property. The rodeo, dance and barbecue were held each 4th of July. In the early 1930s, this became a weekly event during the summer months.” The Crider family landed in America more than 200 years ago. The family’s own story goes back much further. According to a hefty 884-page book from 1976 — “Known Descendants of Daniel Crider, Senior” — their history goes back to the Kreider/Kreiter/Greider clan. Jacob Kreider traveled from Switzerland through Holland and Germany, to Pennsylvania during the early 1700s, settling on the banks of the Conestoga Creek (now Mill Creek). This was the “Pennsylvania Dutch” area, and family researchers found much information of the early years from an 1845 account of the history of Lancaster County by I. Daniel Rupp. The word “Dutch” was corrupted from the original word, “Deutsch,” meaning German. Lancaster County was formed in 1729 from Chester County. Rupp told of the family’s years in Europe: “The fact that the family is recorded in the various armorial guides is conclusive proof that (Kreiders/Criders) were a member of one of the tribes of Gauls, Franks, or perhaps Huns, that migrated over Europe in feudal days. They were converted to Christianity and fought for that Cause in one of the Crusades as evidenced by their coat-of-arms.” The first Kreiders in America were Mennonites, a peaceful Protestant group founded by Menno Simons in Switzerland in 1525, who were subjected to persecution and migrated often. One Jacob Kreider was in America ca. 1716, but apparently not the whole family came then. On Sept. 16, 1736, arriving in Philadelphia on the ship Princess August, a Jacob Kreider (either the first one, or his son), aged 55, returned from Europe with Martin, 19, and Frederick, 16. One Jacob Kreider had 11 children, including a Jacob, Martin and Frederick, plus George, Christian, Mary, Ann, John, Michael, Henry and Tobias. Jacob received an 800-acre grant from William Penn. He learned to survive with, and from, the indigenous people, said Rupp. “Here, he erected a tent covered with tow cloth brought from Switzerland, which served him and his family ’till autumn when the tent gave way to a cabin built of round, unhewn hickory saplings and covered with bark. ... When the weather became cold, his tawny neighbors, the Indians, paid him regular visits to shelter with him and sleep by the side of a genial fire.” Rupp recounted that Jacob, armed with a clock and an “almanack,” amazed his new friends by telling them to gather at the precise moment of an eclipse, an event they had seen before but could not predict: “At the time specified when the broad faced moon was to hide her disc, fifty or sixty Indians assembled, they were all attention. Scarce had the clock struck, to their utter astonishment, the moon’s face began to lessen. Profound silence prevailed. Their spokesman expressed the cogitations of the wonder stricken visitors, uttered it as a sage conclusion in these words, ’tis the white man’s God tell him this beforehand, else he would not know it.’” The family began migrating south and west. The four sons (John Jacob, Martin, Peter and Daniel) accompanied by Jacob Kreider, moved from Pennyslvania to Rowan County, North Carolina prior to the American Revolution. Jacob, who had remarried and had three more sons and four daughters, moved several miles away to Cabarrus County in 1799. That same year, Daniel married a widow, Barbara, whose first husband was Nicholas Walter. The couple lived in Cabarrus County until 1816. Sometime after 1800, the family’s name was changed to Crider. Records also show that Daniel had three sons: James (born 1799), Joseph and Daniel, Jr. They had relocated to Gasconade County, Missouri by about 1828, now Osage County, and settled in Bartonville. In 1837, Daniel (who died 1842) bequeathed all his land to James. Soon, however, there was a national upheaval. “Few Criders have ever been slave owners,” the Crider story tells, and their participation in the Civil War, held mostly with Union loyalty. Daniel’s grandsons all served in the war, many with the 10th Missouri Cavalry and elsewhere. After the war, the county was getting crowded with Germans and others, paving the way for the Criders, who were mostly farmers, to move. Daniel Christopher, Jr. (born 1804) had already gone on to Blanco County in the Texas Hill Country. He was later remembered as “Texas Dan.” Daniel Jr. became renowned as a fiddle player. He became the first blacksmith in Cleavesville, Mo., where he met his first wife, Elizabeth Reed. Daniel, Jr. and Elizabeth married in 1826. He later had another wife, Sarah. Daniel had nine children: Isabell, Frederick, Elizabeth, Joseph Peter, Martin, Solomon (who died as an infant), Daniel Christopher, Sarah and William. Between 1847 and 1850, a fire ravaged the family’s log home, wreaking tragedy. Elizabeth and three children -- Daniel C., Sarah, and William -- perished. Daniel, Jr., and children Isabell, Frederick, Elizabeth, Joseph Peter and Martin somehow escaped. Jacob Watson and his wife, also named Elizabeth lived near Cleavesville, and it was their daughter, Sarah Tharp, also widowed, whom Daniel, Jr. married in 1850. The Watsons left Missouri for Blanco County, Texas, acquiring a large grant of land, and the Criders followed. They had originally planned to head for California, where Abraham Crider had moved, but upon hearing of his death in 1852, they changed plans, traveling with sons Joseph P. and Martin. Sarah Reed’s brother, James and his wife, had gone on to California, but by 1875 they returned and joined the Texan transplants. Martin Matthias (“Matt) was Joseph P. Crider’s second son, and was called Matt. He was born in Blanco County, but moved to Kerr County ca. 1900 with siblings, mother and father (who was also a Texas Ranger in Blanco County). Matt died in 1910, and he, his wife and his children are all buried in Nichols Cemetery.

“Walter’s father, Martin Matthias, got typhoid fever really young and died after Walter was grown. He’s buried in Nichols Cemetery.” Family ties ran close to neighboring families, and the Criders of West Kerr County were no exception. Three Merritt brothers married three New sisters, and the Crider family also had double connections to the Merritts. “My mother, Audrey Edith, was a Merritt. Her father was Burkett Foster, and her mother was Viola (“Ola”) New,” Laverne said. Audrey’s brother, Vernon Merritt, married Walter’s sister, Alice Crider.” (For the story on the Merritt family, see West Kerr Current issue, July 13, 2006.) “My mother had lived by the river here since she was born in 1896. There were two girls, and six or eight boys. One of her brothers was Harvey Merritt, who died on a troop ship near

France in WWI during a flu epidemic. The family brought his body back and buried him here.” Walter and Audrey had six children: Walter, Jr., Wilton, Gene, Harlan Dale, Elaine and Laverne. Harlan Dale, who served in WWII, was killed at Okinawa. Laverne said she always regretted that after his death, Okinawa was given back, and felt he might have died in vain. The family proudly displays a “Gold Star Family” remembrance near the cafe’s doorway to honor Harvey and Harlan Dale. “My grandpa, “B.F.” Merritt, was a postman. He

delivered mail by buggy to Ingram. Mother used to go out with him sometimes. When she was about 4 or 5, they got to Ingram during a

terrible rain and flood, so they spent the night with kinfolk. Once the river started going down, they got to the southfork by Hunt, where the water was very swift. Grandpa said he’d cross first on his horse, and if the horse made it, my mother could go on hers. He got over and then so did she. I couldn’t believe how brave she was at such a young age.” Laverne, who now lives with her husband Bill, was born in the family home in 1928. Four years after Laverne was born, the 1932 flood came sweeping down the forks of the Guadalupe River. She said her first memories were of water dripping, and her mother putting pots down to catch the leaks. The deluge obliterated most of Hunt, and razed much more in its ravenous path. “It was unforgettable,” she said. It washed two cabins away from Camp Mystic, and cars from Heart of the Hills. Scouts came yearly to camp nearby, Laverne said. During one high-water event, a troop were camped along the south bank across from Criders, and after getting stranded, everyone pitched in to string a line between the trees from one side to the other, and provisions were hauled across. “The boys loved it. They had a great time of it,” Laverne said. Audrey often had to get around taking care of business. Their Model-T car had no top, and one day, when Laverne was very small, Audrey had packed in her five children, heading out to pick up a puppy near Rocksprings. “Mother got near a bump gate, but didn’t know what to do. She kept on going and didn’t stop to bump it gently. Well she hit the gate, and it hit right back! When she finally got the dog, she didn’t even have room for it, so she removed the hood of the car, tied it to the running board, and rode the dog in there like a cradle.” Audrey was an adventuresome child. In the country, entertainment was scarce and kids had to make their own fun. With her friends, she explored caves, many of which honeycomb the area, including “Big Cave” and one near Camp Mystic. Her mother even told her about one she had found as a child called, Piano Cave, which had formations that made melodious sounds if gently tapped. The Great Depression meant lots of people scraping by, as neighbors tried to help each other in any way they could. Laverne said her father would let people run up a tab at Crider’s store for food or supplies, and pay him back whenever they were able. He never locked his doors, and if he found a rare person took something, he’d let it go. Crider’s itself drew its own brand of regulars and loyal fans, as well as being responsible for many a romance. Laverne remembered many of them, including one unique character from the 1960s-70s. “Pappy Crate loved this place like I do,” Laverne said. “He was a really good dancer. His wife would stay at home cooking, while he came here and danced with the pretty women. He’d get up in the the big oak tree and do a handstand. Sometimes, he’d put beer cans on the dance floor and balance on his hands. “We had a couple, a camp counselor and a cowboy. The girl just fell in love with him and after she went off to tell her friend, she got back but the cowboy was gone. She was heartbroken at losing the man of her dreams. The next summer, she came back, and there he was. After they got married, they came back to Crider’s and brought their two children.” By WWII, Laverne said, dances were held across the street at the second store and cafe (which had a dance floor with a roof, built 1939-1940). “I pumped gas for many a customer there,” Laverne said. In 1950, the cafe, rodeo and dance floor were again relocated back across the road near where it is now. The cafe burned down in 1993, Laverne said, under what she believed were suspicious circumstances. Audrey’s will left her property equally divided. When it came to running Crider’s, the siblings were in dispute, went to court, and created a wide rift. Wilton, a very popular and accomplished musician, and Elaine, who served with the chamber of commerce, both passed away last summer. By 1995, Laverne said she bought everyone out and then she started anew. Crider’s held its July 4th event, and 1,500 people showed up. Audrey and her family built the new cafe in 2000, incorporating some of the lumber from the second store and the dance floor across the street. The first dancehall and rodeo were down in a pecan grove farther east along the river, and the land was sold later. Crider’s has had its share of well known musicians, but because so many charge top dollar for an appearance, and there is no roof, some will not play if they cannot guarantee enough people to pay for the performers. Among several who did play, though, were Johnny Lee Wills, Adolph, Hofner, and the Texas Top Hands. In 1966, a little-known musician with short hair played a gig — Willie Nelson. “He wasn’t really a big draw then,” Laverne said. Laverne and her husband, Bill Richard Moore, who now live in Medina, had twin boys — William Harrison (or “Bill”) and Robert (“Bob”). The boys are completely identical and they still enjoy confusing people. “I still can’t tell the difference in their voices even now on the telephone,” Laverne said laughing. Crider’s still opens for dances and rodeos every summer weekend — weather permitting. Laverne and Bill, son Bill and wife Tracy keep Crider’s running. Sometimes faith and trust are the only things between staying open and shutting down. “What keeps me going is because I feel like what I’m doing is right,” Laverne said. “It’s what my mother and father would have wanted.”

Martin Matthias Crider, seated at left. was born in Blanco County. He and his wife, “Mattie,” seated at right, moved to Kerr County at the turn of the 20th century. After he grew up, his son Walter, standing behind Martin, and wife Audrey, founded Criders Rodeo and Dancehall in 1925 to help raise money for the Hunt School PTA. Also pictured are Walter’s siblings Gertrude, rear right, and in front, from left, Herbert, Alice, Byron and Veda.

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Grandmother and a caring mother to many other children.She is survived by her children, Mildred Paul and spouse Robert, Meschell Obenchain, Beverly Borroum, Kenneth Miller and spouse Molly, Tonja Braun, Teresa Braun, Travis Braun; grandchildren, Nicholas Paul, Christine Paul, Roxanne Cummings and spouse Wendell, Jessica Munoz and spouse Paul, Klint Miller, Elizabeth Miller, Holly Parks and spouse Jakob, Basilia Braun, Damien Canales, Haven Braun, Karstyn Braun, Anthony Braun and Andrea Braun.May Belle is also survived by her great grandchildren, Jake Paul, Trinity Paul, Alexa Munoz, Paul Munoz, Brandon Cummings, Cole Miller; brothers, Brown Williams, Alon Williams, Cal Williams; sisters, Tommie Sue Nielsen, Willa Vee Williams; special niece, Terry Jeanne Williams, and numerous other nieces, nephews and cousins. May Belle is preceded in death by her parents, Mary and William Williams; brothers, Kenneth Williams, Billy Williams, Simon Williams and Darrell Williams. Memorial services were held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 1, 2012, at the Nueces Canyon Church of Christ, with Pastor Brian Garnett officiating. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net. Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home, Camp Wood, Texas.

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Patricia Lynn O’Bryant Satterfield of Uvalde, Texas was born on February 9, 1954, in Oakland, California to Pat and Chris O’Bryant. She entered into rest on November 30, 2012, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital.She is preceded in death by mother, Chris O’Bryant; husband, Louis Rittiman; son, Thomas and two infant grandchildren.She is survived by her father and adopted mother, Pat and Louise O’Bryant of Camp Wood; husband, Glen Satterfield of Uvalde; brother, Marcus O’Bryant of Uvalde; son, Pat Richard Staples of San Antonio; grandson, Jarod Robert Staples of Arkansas, and granddaughter, Kayla Staples of San Antonio.She is also survived by her aunt, Dorotha Shipman of Leander; step-daughter, Barbara Satterfield Kinsey and husband Chris and grandsons, Gunter and Trenton of DFW Metroplex and many relatives and friends.In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses or your favorite charity.Memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Friday, December 7, 2012, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses at 210 Jolley Street, Uvalde, Texas.The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net. Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home, Camp Wood, Texas.

Jon O. Cropper, 74, of Rocksprings, Texas passed away Monday, December 3, 2012, at his home. He was born on January 7, 1938, in San Antonio, Texas to John Samuel Cropper and Olive Opehlia (Warnken) Cropper. Jon married Mary Dale McLeod on January 5, 1963, in Center Point, Texas. Jon served in United States Coast Guard for 4 years. He owned and operated Jon’s Garage for 47 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. Jon loved God and life in general especially his family. He was kind and would try to help anyone in need. He will be missed by those he knew.Jon is survived by his loving wife, Mary Dale (McLeod) Cropper; daughter Jodie Dale Cropper of San Antonio; son, Toby Jon Cropper and wife Misty of Boerne; grandchildren, Paul, Henry and Andrew of San Antonio and Alison, Alexander and Brooklyn of Boerne; brother, Fred Cropper of San Antonio, numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. Jon is preceded in death by his parents John and Olive Cropper; brothers, Jimmy Cropper and Donald Cropper.Pallbearers include Herbert Gallegos, Steve Diettert, Gary McLeod, Eddie Grinstad, Ray Hickman and Joe Baker. Honorary Pallbearers include Joe Hunter and grandsons, Paul, Henry and Andrew.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 5, 2012, at the First Baptist Church in Rocksprings, with Brother Albert Green officiating. Graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 5, at the Center Point Cemetery in Center Point, officiated by Brother-in-law, Claude C. McLeod. Full Military Honors will be performed by the Hill Country Honor Guard – VVA – Chapter 863. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net. Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home Rocksprings, Texas.

Jon O. Cropper(January 7, 1938 - December 3, 2012)

Patricia Lynn O’Bryant Satterfield(February 9, 1954 - November 30, 2012)

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Bandera Electric Cooperative will send four area students on an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. as part of the 2013 Government-In-Action Youth Tour. The trip will be June 13-21. Matthew Collie of Comfort, one of the 2011 Youth Tour winners, called the trip the “highlight of my summer.” He acknowledged that with the trip, “horizons have been expanded.” Students who are interested in applying for the 2013 contest need to submit an application

and essay by 5 p.m. on February 13. Visit the Youth Tour section of our website at www.banderaelectric.com/youthprograms for rules, eligibility information, the essay prompt and an application. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their essay and will be notified in March. In order to apply, your parents or legal guardians must be Members of Bandera Electric Cooperative or receive service from Bandera Electric at their primary residence. You must

havecompleted your sophomore, junior or senior year in high school by June 2012andmust not have previously won the contest. The Electric Cooperative Youth Tour has brought high school students to Washington, D.C. since the late 1950’s. Over 40,000 students from rural areas and small towns across America have participated in this unique program. BEC has sent 83 area students on the trip.

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Some things you are born with. They are inherently as much a part of you as your next breath. Some things you acquire along the way. “Habits” good and bad, experiences that shape us, mold us and hopefully knock off the rough edges and smooth us into what destiny intended us to be. The sums of our lives are the mountains we have climbed, the valleys we have visited…and often times the jagged cliffs from which we have fallen. What makes us who we are… is the significance of the lesson and how well we absorb that new knowledge. It is very often that lonely walk back to the absolute bottom of that very same mountain, grabbing hold, looking toward the top with that feeling…that particular feeling for which there are no words; a mixture of dread and of awe, one deep breath and a primal, fearful, exciting swing—up and into that first foothold…again! When you finally prevail, it is a moment that imprints itself upon your soul and that some portion of your essence never forgets. In the far reaches of your future, when you need strength your “being” will drift in time and settle on that snow covered crag you once conquered. That is a defining moment. Most of us have one, even if we don’t quite consciously recognize it for what it is. Sometimes it’s just there, a sleeping giant, waiting to be awakened in the midst of chaos. Which brings us to the story I want to tell you this week. A young man, cocky and sure of himself…but what young man isn’t? The road was well paved before him and he set out with

all the advantages and all of the knowledge that loving, stable parents could possibly provide. He was filled with depth and understanding, young, good looking, personable, innately intelligent and unfortunately…impressionable.He threw his heart into his new life as only the young can do! No holds barred, he dressed like “them” (them—being the people he found himself associated with in his new life), talked like them, thought like them, acted like them, until the moment when he “really” saw them, and much more importantly, saw himself in them. This was a defining moment, his first plunge from a high jagged cliff into the gaping valley below. He didn’t realize it at the time but the very essence of what he had been born with… rebelled at the knowledge of what he had become and how absolutely he had been taken in.Do you remember when you were young…that moment when you realized you were in the wrong place? You were doing the wrong

thing or traveling in the wrong direction. Rather it was brushes with the law or a job or profession you hated, no matter what the circumstance. We were all there once or twice. (Some of us, more often than others) But it is not being in that moment of time that defines us. It is what action we took as a result of the predicament in which we found ourselves.In a day and time where people are so afraid of what others will think…here is a contemporary, anonymous, but very noteworthy response on a branch of this subject “I think it is because people are scared to be different. Although people admire those who are different, they are scared also. That’s why people are so closed minded these days; because they only follow crowds and cannot stand on their own two feet. Following the crowd makes life easier because they don’t have to make decisions on their own. People are scared of being different because they wouldn’t like anyone to think horrible things or pick on them for being different, whereas

if you are part of the crowd, you have no differences to anyone else, therefore people are not going to be scared or pick on you. You’re only human.”You are only human! Define that! My grandmother travelled in a Conestoga wagon pulled by oxen. She was born in 1901, reared 6 children, one of which was my father, in a day with no anti-biotics. In a day when they feared the Indian, Smallpox, polio...and hunger...consider that existence for a moment! Where in the world would we be today if that generation had been afraid to make a decision? In turn, where will our children’s children be? Scary isn’t it?Well to end this story today, in a day when people are so afraid, a young man made a decision. It was one he was born to make, and he was ridiculed and cast out from his friends. This is a true story! I see it as a triumph, a victory of sorts over a world today that wants to push us into the box, all nice and neat, with pretty blue ribbons for all. Where would we be if it wasn’t for those who think outside the box? For those who dare to say no and really mean it? For those who dare to dream and have the courage to pursue them. Ralph Waldo Emerson lived from 1803 to 1882; he said “Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising which tempt you to believe that your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to an end requires courage.” So I guess things haven’t changed so much after all!

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BACK TO BASICS…Holiday Quick & Wonderful Finger Foods… By Elaine Padgett Carnegie

YUMMY BAKED POTATO SKIN APPETIZER4 large baking potatoes baked 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/8 teaspoon pepper8 sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8 ounces) 1/2 cup sour cream (optional) 4 green onions, sliced (optional) Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp and discard (or save for another use) leaving 1/4-inch shell. Place on a greased baking sheet. Combine oil, Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, paprika and pepper and brush all over potato skins. Bake at 475° for about 8 minutes and turn over. Bake for another 8 minutes or so and then turn right side up. Sprinkle bacon and cheddar evenly inside of skins. Bake 2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Top with sour cream and onions, if desired.

PINECONE CHEESE SPREAD1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened1 pkg. (7 oz.) KRAFT Mexican Style 2% Milk Finely Shredded Four Cheese2 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard2 Tbsp. canned chopped green chiles1/3 cup PLANTERS Sliced Almonds, toastedRITZ CrackersPROCESS first 3 ingredients in food processor until well blended. Stir in chiles. SHAPE into 4-inch oval on sheet of waxed paper to resemble pinecone. Insert nuts in rows to completely cover cream cheese mixture. Transfer to serving plate. REFRIGERATE 2 hours. Remove from refrigerator 15 min. before serving. Let stand at room temperature to soften slightly. Serve with crackers.

CAJUN DEVILED EGGS6 large hard-cooked eggs, peeled 3 tablespoons mayo1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning or 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning, divided Lettuce leaf and 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley Slice eggs in half lengthwise. Transfer yolks to a bowl; add mayonnaise and Cajun seasoning; mix well. Pipe or spoon filling into egg whites. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours before serving.

CLASSIC COCKTAIL MEATBALLS(*FOR A SHORTCUT YOU CAN BUY PREPARED MEATBALLS AT MOST GROCERS, but they are not as good)2 lb. lean ground beef1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken1 cup water2 eggs1 jar (12 oz.) grape jelly1 bottle (12 oz.) chili sauceHEAT oven to 400ºF. MIX meat, stuffing mix, water and eggs until blended. Shape into 50 (1-1/2-inch) meatballs; place in 2 foil-lined 15x10x1-inch pans sprayed with cooking spray. BAKE 16 min. or until done (160ºF). Meanwhile, bring jelly and chili sauce to boil in large saucepan on medium heat, stirring occasionally. ADD meatballs to sauce; stir to evenly coat.

ANTIPASTO HOLIDAY WREATH

2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened3⁄4 cup chopped OSCAR MAYER Pepperoni1⁄2 cup KRAFT 100% Grated Three Cheese Blend1⁄4 cup chopped black olives2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil6 Tbsp. chopped roasted red peppers, divided1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsleyFresh basil leavesRITZ CrackersMIX first 5 ingredients and 2 Tbsp. peppers until well blended. Shape into 16-inch log; wrap in plastic wrap. REFRIGERATE 1 hour or until firm enough to handle. Form into wreath shape on large plate. TOP with remaining peppers and parsley. Garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve with crackers. *Cheese spread can be stored in refrigerator up to 24 hours before shaping into wreath.

BACON ROLL-UPS2 (12 ounce) packages hot dogs, cut in half , brown sugar, 1 lb, bacon, cut into in the middle Directions: Take a piece of hot dog and piece of bacon, wrap bacon around hot dog. Stick a toothpick through bacon to hold. Place one layer in bottom of Crock Pot and cover with brown sugar. Repeat until all the hot dogs have been used. Cook 3 to 4 hours in slow cooker.

RUM BALLS340g Dark choc1 carton sour cream (300ml)1/2 cup coco1/2 cup icing sugar110g butter2 tbsp rum1 cup coconut1 pack nice biscuits crumbedextra coconut for rolling rum balls in Combine mix all dry ingredients. Melt chocolate and butter. Mix in sour cream then combine with dry ingredients and rum. Refrigerate until firm.

DESSERTSFinger foods are not just for appetizers or potlucks. Bite-sized desserts served as finger foods make it easier for your guests to enjoy a variety of sweets. Instead of baking your cheesecake, cake batter or fruit tarts in a large pan, make them in smaller portions in mini-muffin tins. Cut your brownies into bite-sized pieces instead of large squares. Opt for smaller cookie cutters when making your sugar cookies. Pipe puddings into miniature chocolate mold cups so they can be popped right into the mouth.

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You can imagine the crowd I cook for each year having raised eight children who have blessed my life with those 17 grandbabies! Finger foods are likely my salvation through the holidays. I have my favorites such as homemade salsa, BBQ cocktail weenies, and special requests from the kids, but I also like to experiment each year with new ones. Here are a few I am considering this year.

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The December 7, 1941 Japanese raid on Pearl Harbor was one of the great defining moments in history. A single carefully planned and well executed surprise attack that removed the United States Navy’s battleship force as a possible threat to the Japanese Empire’s southward expansion. America, unprepared and now considerably weakened, was abruptly brought into the Second World War as a full combatant.Eighteen months earlier, President Franklin D. Roosevelt had transferred the United States Fleet to Pearl Harbor as a presumed deterrent to Japanese aggression. The Japanese military, deeply engaged in the seemingly endless war it had started against China in mid-1937, badly needed oil and other raw materials. Commercial access to these was gradually curtailed as the conquests continued. In July of 1941 the Western powers effectively halted trade with Japan. From then on, as the desperate Japanese schemed to seize the oil and mineral-rich East Indies and Southeast Asia, a Pacific war was virtually inevitable.By late November 1941, with peace negotiations clearly approaching an end, informed U.S. officials (and they were pretty well informed through an ability to read Japan’s diplomatic codes to a large extent) fully expected a Japanese attack into the Indies, Malaya and possibly the Philippines. Completely unanticipated was the prospect that Japan would also attack east at Pearl Harbor, on the Island of Oahu, Hawaii.The U.S, fleet’s Pearl Harbor base was reachable by an aircraft carrier force, and the Japanese Navy secretly sent one across the Pacific with greater aerial striking power than had ever been seen on the world’s oceans. It consisted of six aircraft carriers with 360 planes and 25 support vessels. At 5 A.M., December 7, 1941, Japanese reconnaissance planes surveyed Pearl Harbor and reported that the Fleet was in. One hour later 190 of the 360 attack planes took off to hit the American airfields and the primary target, the Fleet. A second wave of 170 took off 45 minutes later to mop up. We must understand that Radar as we know it today was not developed at that time, although there was first generation Radar available. There was no TV either, just radio. There were no Satellites in space then; therefore, early warning was primarily ground based watchers or airborne aircraft and since we did not suspect the Japanese Fleet to be approaching Hawaii there were no aircraft out looking for it. The attacks on the airfields started at 7:55 A.M. and the lined up ships of the Fleet in the harbor were hit for 30 minutes starting at 8 AM on December 7, 1941 (Hawaii Time). Within a short time five of eight battleships at Pearl Harbor were sunk, sinking, or totally disabled with at least the rest damaged. Several other ships and most Hawaii-based combat planes were also knocked out. The second wave arrived about 15 minutes later. Battleships Arizona (remains there as a memorial today), California, and West Virginia were sunk. The Oklahoma capsized and the Nevada was severely damaged. The Pennsylvania, the Tennessee, and the Maryland were crippled, but not sunk or completely disabled. Three cruisers, three destroyers, and a seaplane tender were also severely damaged. 96 Army aircraft and 92 Navy aircraft were destroyed and 159 more damaged. During the attack only six Army fighters and 36 Navy fighters got into the air. Note: The Air Force was not a separate service, but part of the Army at this time. The Japanese lost 28 planes and a total of 64 men in the raid. The staggering loss of life to US forces was over 2,400 with more than 2,000 others wounded. Indeed the largest total killed in one day/one engagement with an enemy force until the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The Japanese had inflicted the worst defeat in American military history upon our forces. Hawaii was a US territory at the time and not yet a state. Another big difference from 9/11 to note is that most of these casualties were members of the armed services and not civilians. This “sneak” attack on Pearl Harbor was labeled by President Roosevelt as “a Day of Infamy” and the battle cry of the American people became “Remember Pearl Harbor.” Later Japanese Admiral Yamamoto who was in command of the Japanese Fleet said “It seems all we have done is awakened a sleeping giant.” How true that was!The only bright spot in the bombing of Pearl Harbor was that the Japanese had hoped also to destroy the four aircraft carriers of the American Fleet in the Pacific. They were operating at sea and not in port when the attack occurred.Because of the treaties between Japan, Germany, and Italy, the attack against Pearl Harbor brought the United States into war against all three axis powers (there were four other smaller nations with the Axis). On December 8, 1941 the US declared war on all three and joined Great Britain, France, the USSR, and China (and 19 other smaller nations) as the Allied powers.Germany had started World War II by occupying Austria in March of 1938 and followed three days later by taking over Czechoslovakia, also by invasion without opposition. Great Britain and France did not rise up in defense. However, when on September 1, 1939 Germany invaded Poland, they met armed opposition and the German blitzkrieg (lightening war) began. This date marks the beginning of armed conflict in World War II. The blitzkrieg was a coordinated infantry, armor, and air; fast moving armed military overrun of a country. Even though Poland had the fifth largest army in Europe, the Germans won in only twenty days. Germany conquered all of Europe, including France which fell in only six weeks, that was not aligned with the Axis powers except Great Britain by June 22, 1940.For some reason Hitler decided to bomb Great Britain into submission rather than invade across the channel and he underestimated the resolve of the British people and British air power. Great Britain held on through “The Battle of Britain” until the United States entered the war as a result of Pearl Harbor. In the meantime, on the eastern front, Hitler tried his blitzkrieg on the USSR where the huge land mass, cruel winter, and sheer numbers and defiant resistance turned the tables on blitzkrieg.The Japanese continued on after Pearl Harbor and eliminated much of America’s air power in the Philippines and the Japanese Army was ashore in Malaya. However, Admiral Yamamoto was correct, these Japanese successes beginning with the attack on Pearl Harbor, all achieved without prior diplomatic formalities, shocked and enraged the previously divided American people to a level of purposeful unity hardly seen before or since. YES, THE SLEEPING GIANT HAD BEEN A WAKENED!America immediately went to a total war footing by implementing the draft which was established by the Selective Service Act of 1940. Even though volunteers came in by the thousands, the draft ensured that all able bodied men from 18 to 45 had an equal chance to serve. Next, just about everything was rationed at home so that the war effort would have the most and best of everything. Gasoline & all petroleum products, sugar, butter, rubber (synthetic

rubber came from this necessity), nylon products, coffee, tea, .-any foodstuff or raw material that we used. We had to be self sufficient because we were not sure we could import anything from anybody. The automobile industry came to a complete stop and all such factories started building vehicles and planes for the war effort. There were no new cars or new motor vehicles of any kind available for those at home, period. Women by the droves went to work in factories and all industry to fill positions that men had filled because they were all off to war. Women, too, enlisted as auxiliaries for each service. They were not drafted. There were thousands of Nurses and several hundred WASP pilots who already knew how to fly that ferried aircraft of all types to where they were needed. No women were assigned as combatants and they made up about 2.5% of the force. The military strength of the United States grew from 458,365 in 1941 to 12,056,884 in 1945. There were over 16,000,000 total personnel who served in the armed forces during World War II. The United States produced 300,000 aircraft in the 62 months between July 1940 and August 1945. The aircraft industry which utilized considerable of the automobile industry went from producing less than 100 planes a year to a peak production of 9,113 in one month, March of 1944. By March 1, 1943 there were 22 new carriers, 11 new fast battleships, and too numerous to count small vessels and amphibious craft that were not in existence at the beginning of the war. There were hundreds of thousands of army vehicles such as tanks, armored personnel carriers, trucks, and jeeps not to mention new and improved personal weapons for the millions of troops. This came from an economy that was hard pressed to equip a 450,000 man military at the beginning of the war.The surge of the unified will of the people and unprecedented transfer from civil industry to producing war materials, plus the miraculous absence of the carrier fleet at Pearl Harbor, led to the regrouping of the US Fleet, now called the Pacific Fleet and a small victory in the Coral Sea versus the Japanese Fleet on May 7 & 8, 1942 which was the first Naval engagement where the firepower was aircraft from each of the fleet’s carriers and not battleships. Both sides lost carriers, the Japanese two and the US one and both sides lost 50 to 100 aircraft, but the US served notice that the “sleeping giant” was awakening. Our production lines were humming and the people were totally into the effort. This battle provided evidence that the US was ready, able, and willing to contest the Japanese. Then in early June 1942 at the battle of Midway the US Pacific Fleet eliminated much of Japan’s striking power with those carriers that had not been in port at Pearl Harbor on December 7,1941. They now had a boatload of attack aircraft from that wonderfully producing aircraft industry and well trained and determined crews from an apparently unlimited supply of manpower. The Pacific Fleet achieved a decisive victory by sinking four Japanese carriers, three battleships, several destroyers and cruisers and destroying 275 Japanese aircraft while losing one carrier and 150 planes.It was far from over, but at least the tide had turned to a more equal footing in the Pacific so that the US could focus on Europe first as promised and with Great Britain, Canada (and Australia & New Zealand in the Pacific), and the USSR defeat Hitler and then come back and finish off Japan. There would be much more sacrifice in lives in combat actions and sacrifice on the home front as the masses continued to be devoted to production of war materials. We have recently been reminded of the Normandy Invasion (D-Day) on June 6, 1944 which was the largest invasion in history and the sacrifice in lives was great. That came after the Axis powers were driven from or defeated in North Africa and Italy and led to a push on Germany from the west by US & British forces primarily (Canadians, too) and the Soviets from the east. On May 7,1945 Germany surrendered. In the meantime US forces were Island hopping toward Japan at a great cost of many lives. The Doolittle raid on Tokyo from carriers on April 18, 1942 was a notice to the Japanese that they were not invulnerable to attack. But it was not until June 15, 1944 that the US really had taken staging bases close enough to Japan to begin launching effective land based air attack such as those that had been flown for over three years against Germany. Primarily, carrier based airpower gained air superiority throughout the Pacific and the US Pacific fleet took control of the sea and supported the bitterly and costly Island conquests by ground forces. During the latter stages of the war, Japanese kamikaze attacks took a tremendous toll on the US fleet. American land based airpower, operating from these conquered islands, consolidated the control of the air and took the war to the Japanese homeland. It appeared that an invasion of Japan would be necessary and probably at the cost of at least a million Allied lives. Then, on August 6, 1945, the first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan and another on Nagasaki on August 9. Japan surrendered on August 14, 1945.There were Twenty Million people killed in World War II. At least 4 million were civilians. There were at least 3 times as many injured as killed. There were almost 406,000 Americans killed and over 671,000 wounded. This ought to tell us that FREEDOM is not FREE. Itought to tell us that war on a global scale is a means to destruction of the human race. It ought to tell us that we must be ever vigilant and stop aggression before it spreads. This ought to tell us that in today’s world of speed and instant communication we don’t have time to power up from next to nothing in order to meet a threat.World War II saved the world. The war could not have been won without the sacrifices of people to produce the technical and wartime production capabilities that we never dreamed possible, nor did our enemies. This combined manpower and materials effort of the United States produced the greatest manufacturing effort in history. 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