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Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Hill Country Herald Page 9SCHOOL TREK by Sidney Wells astold to wife JoAnnWhen Iwas sevenor eightyears old, Iwould ridemy horse toschool.We got apretty earlystart onemornin’ an’we werea goin’along at apretty goodclip, whenmy saddlestartedcomin’loosespookin’ myhorse, an’he throwedme up highin the air!The saddle flew off then landin’ in the dirt, an’ I finallylanded.....in some cactus!!My horse kept on a goin’ makin’ it to school long beforeme.It takes lots of practice to get a thorn up yer butt!!Rocking a screaming, kicking child at 2am…midnight tripsto the Emergency Room, a snake bite, a broken foot…and…one morecall from the principal…I am convinced that raising children givesyou memory loss; grey hair and a wealth of other physical and mentalailments…maybe even a loss of brain cells, or a nervous disorder. It isdefinitely an experience that changes you forever.I came from a large, close family and always wanted one of myown. Well, God had plans for me! I was blessed with three beautifuldaughters and a strong willed son of my body, and then—God gave meanother beautiful daughter and three more strong willed sons of love. Itwas not an easy task merging an extended family of that size, but ourchildren were big hearted, my ex-husband, Michael, was “the force”…and me…I was the Mama.Michael was hard on our kids, but that built into them strengthand confidence to face this world on their own terms. I was thelecturer…of the tousled headed child sitting sulkily at the foot of thebed. I knew my words were going in one ear and out the other, but Ithought if I said them enough times, they might just stick somewhere inbetween. Today, I am often in awe of the decisions they make and theirstrength…of what good parents they are and of their capacity to love.I can still see a grubby little hand reaching out to me-a proud smile onCARNEGIE-HECKMAN WEDOnce in a while in this lifewe are allowed to experiencea perfect moment…amoment that leaves a lastingimpression upon time itselfand brings true joy to thehearts of everyone who isprivileged to share in theexperience. Last Saturday,May 5, 2012, was just sucha day--when Michael OnealCarnegie, Jr. and JessicaAdair Heckman were wed in the presence of friends and familyat Kountze, TX. The couple has two children Emysin Ray andCaston Lane and presently make their home in Dayton TX.Michael is the son of Hill Country Herald contributing writerElaine Padgett Carnegie.THE JOURNEY OF A MOTHER’S LOVE By Elaine Padgett Carnegietheir faces…”come look at oursnow chicken”, instead of snowmanbecause they got too cold in thebuilding of it…really…I havepictures! Millions of momentsvie for a place in my mind as Iwatch them now, grown to manand womanhood, each a thriving,contributing force in their ownright…and I remember…Money was always tight, butsomehow we managed to have morepresents under the Christmas Treethan it could hold, plenty of meatin the freezer and a small home,often over-filled with the ringinglaughter of love. The stress ofgetting everyone where they needed to be, working full time, homeworkand knowing where everyone’s socks were-could drive you crazy! Notto mention feeding all those growing boys…and girls, at least a millionhours on my knees before God, and still finding time to sleep!! I knowthere were years I did not have one…not one stress free day—however,that memory is very dim in the light cast by my strong sons and beautifuldaughters today…now multiplied by the many beautiful, mirrored facesof my children—who call me Maw-Maw.‘They’ were my gift from God. I cannot imagine having spentmy life in any other way and I feel so privileged to have been a part ofnurturing, loving and seeing these children into adulthood. This is thejourney of a mother’s love…a filled circle of life.I know some people think I’m crazy and I realize that noteveryone is cut out for this kind of life; it is not easy, by any means.It requires sacrifice, long nights, selflessness and patience. There willalways be heartache, grief, and regret…a struggle which at times seemsmore censure than reward. Life’s trials are brutal, and they are bound totake their toll, yet, those very trials and how we handle them, are howwe grow and become more than what we were, when we began ourjourney. I am so blessed and so proud to have shared my journey withthem…because love…this kind of love is Almighty God’s greatest andmost precious gift! 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WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU!!THE HILL COUNTRY COOKhillcountrycook.com“What are thoselittle black dots?”Really? Must I startevery recipe withthe funniest thingmy husband says?Yes. “They’re seeds.From a banana.Because you wantedbanana cake for yourbirthday. So I usedreal banana.”See my prettyflowered plate inthe background??!Pier One! I love mynew dishes! This isthe first time I usedthem! This cake is good, and the bananamakes you feel a little less guilty abouteating cake with chocolate frosting. Iwas tired and made this in a 9×13, but itwould be beautiful in two layers. WhichI like better only because then you getmore frostingOne more tip, if you have a ricer, this isa great time to use it. Squish all thoseoverripe bananas through the ricer soyou’re husbands won’t taste the little‘nanner lumps and think they’re actuallyeating something made from real food.And the frosting – this recipe is afluffy one. But, I like those ganache-yfrostings on this cake too. Next time.~Peace, Love, and Bananas Ya’ll!Directions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease your 9x13, orround, or bundt pan.In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugarBanana Cake with ChocolateFrostingYield: 9x13 cakeIngredients:1/2 cups butter1 1/2 cups white sugar4 eggs3 bananas, squished, mashed andriced1 cup sour cream (makes itmoist!)1 teaspoon baking soda2 cups all-purpose flourFrosting:3 cups Powdered Sugar3⁄4 cups Unsweetened CocoaPowder1 stick Butter, Softened1⁄4 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract1⁄4 cups Milkuntil light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Beat in the mashed, squished, andriced bananas, sour cream and baking soda. Beat in the flour. Pour batter into preparedpan. Do not overmix.Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centerof the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then cool completelybefore frosting.Frosting: Sift together the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, set aside. Cream butterand vanilla, then add 1 cup of the cocoa/sugar mixture to the creamed butter and thenadd a tablespoon of milk. Mix and repeat this step until all of the cocoa and sugarmixture is combined (adding a tablespoon of milk after every cup of the mixture) untilyou reach your desired frosting consistency. Beat with hand mixer until fluffy. You canalso add more milk to make more a glaze if you wish, or if you used a bundt pan. I hateusing bundt pans; they’re hard to wash.M & M’sGOOSENECK GRILLFull Menu“FatBoy Burger, SpicyChickenSandwich and much more!!CALL YOUR ORDERIN!!830-232-4771448 Hwy. 83 SouthLeakey, Texas
Page 10 Hill Country Herald Wednesday, May 9, 2012May Is National Electrical Safety Month submitted by Katie K HabyDo you give electricity the respect itdeserves? May is National Electrical Safety Monthand Bandera Electric wants to remind its Membersto be safe around electricity. By being aware ofthe dangers that electricity presents and by treatingit with the respect it deserves, we can reduce thenumber of electrically-related deaths and injuriesonehome, one school and one workplace at a time.· Always stay away from downed powerlines and assume any fallen wires are live andextremely dangerous. Don’t touch anything thatmay be in contact with downed wires. Call 911immediately to report downed wires.· Underground wires are a hidden danger.Never dig around a home or business withoutchecking for underground wires or cables. Call811 a few days before you dig so they can markunderground lines.· New Listing! Frio Riverfront cabins & camp, 17furnished cabins, deep Cypress lined river (#14) Call fordetails· New Listing! Minutes to Leakey. 50.02 AC,barn, Kubota tractor & equipment, 3 feeder, 3 blinds.Rain harvest water system for wildlife (#30) $250,000· New Listing! 44.94 AC remote & private withnice 5th wheel RV, metal canopy, landscaped concretepatio, dam with small pond, great views, blinds, feeders(#41) $184,900· New Listing! 10+ AC Frio Riverfront, no HOA,would divide (#52, 53) #199,000· Frio Riverfront Log Home 2 BD/2 BA, veryprivate, appliances & some furnishings included (#34)$229,000· Frio Riverfront near Garner Park, 4 BD/4 BARock Home, 1 BD/1 BA Casita. Outdoor patio w/fireplace (#40) $619,000· 14.56 AC Bluff Creek, furnished wife-friendlycabin, 4 feeders, 3 blinds, 2 hog traps (#31) $90’s· NOT FOR SISSIES! 20+ AC 4WD needed,cabin, hunting (#11) $81,218· COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY! FormerlyEagle’s Nest Restaurant, fully equipped, Hwy 83 front,Leakey/Garner Park area. OWNER ANXIOUS (#8)$169,000· New Listing! VIEWS OF FRIO CANYON – 2BD/2 BA one story home, many extras including highceilings & fireplace, 4 AC, workshop, large decks (#38)$249,500· Behind Garner State Park 3 – 1 AC lots w/FrioRiver access. Private Frio River park for landownersw/RV hook-up, camping, showers, picnic area (#46, 1,9) $33,000 & up· Roaring Springs 3 – 5+ AC tracts with use of 50AC spring-fed park for swimming, fishing & hiking(#25, 86, 87) $33,995 & up· Don’t trim trees near power lines. If atree near a power line needs to be trimmed, contactBandera Electric so they can send contractors whospecialize in that area to do the work.· Before using any electrical tool, be sureto inspect it for frayed power cords, broken plugsand cracked or broken sockets. When using anelectric appliance outdoors, be sure it is pluggedinto an outlet that has a weatherproof cover and aground fault circuit interrupter. Never use an electricappliance near a pool or other wet surfaces.· Never let anyone climb utility poles,towers, pad-mounted transformers or trees nearpower lines. If your pet gets stranded on a poleor if your child’s ball or toy goes into an electricsubstation, don’t try to get them yourself. CallBandera Electric at 1-866-226-3372.· Make sure children know to avoid powerPIONEER REAL ESTATEShirley Shandley, Broker698 Highway 83 South * Office 830-232-6422· RiverTree 2.24 AC with Frio River access withinwalking distance, water/elect. avail. (#12) $130,000· 2 BD Log Cabin w/access to 3⁄4 mi. Frio River,private well, 2 bunk houses, most of furnishingsincluded in sale (#106) $159,000· Immaculate 2 BD/2 BA Rock home, walkingdistance to Frio River Place river park. Home has highceiling, custom cabinets, sunroom, fenced yard, rockcarport (#4) $325,000· CONCAN off River Road w/Frio River Access,lot w/water, elect. & storage bldg (#39) $60’s· TWIN FORKS Enjoy 2 Frio River Parks whenyou buy 1 of our 3 listings there (#54, 62, 67) $39,500& up· OWNER TERMS 2 adj. Nueces River Accesstracts w/water, elect., phone avail. (Owner/Agent) (#20,21) $45,000 each· Unimproved W. Prong Frio Riverfront, 5.5 AC,No HOA (#37) $119,950· FRIO RIVER ACCESS 3 BD/2 BA Log Home,fireplace, 2.9 AC, gated community near Garner Park(#13) $299,500· CUSTOM Built Lg. 3 BD/3 BA Rock Home,1 B/1 BA mother-in-law home, barn w/Liv. Quarters,creek w/dam, most furnishings included, 21 Acres (#3)$689,000· 21.95 AC Great views for Star Gazing & enjoyseeing for miles. Hunting, elect. close (#26) $54,875· 364 AC WILL DIVIDE, 2 flowing creeks, 4 BD/3BA home (#27) $2,100,000· SPRING HILL 9.3 AC gated entry, city water,scenic views, paved street (#36) $111,600· 640 AC 7000 sq ft +/- Lodge, WILL DIVIDE,(#45) $2730 P/AC· WALTER WHITE RD Corner lot, huge trees,septic, city water, electricity (#59) $50’sFor more info – photos, plats, more listings, go to www.hillcountryrealestate.netPioneer Real Estate Shirley Shandley, Broker 830-232-6422lines. Don’t let them climb trees or play near powerlines. If a toy they are playing with should getsnagged in power lines or in a tree in which linesmight be concealed, don’t try to free it yourself. CallBandera Electric at 1-866-226-3372.· If you buy a backup electric generator,make sure it is properly installed. This can be doneby a licensed electrician or by Bandera Electric crewsthrough installation of a GenerLink device.“Keeping our employees and Members safe is our toppriority at Bandera Electric,” said Bobby Waid, CEO/General Manager at BEC. “Workplace safety is ourtop priority in day to day business, and we encourageMembers to make safety their top priority at home.”Simple safety steps can protect your homeand your family against electrical and fire dangers.And it is never too early to start learning. Find waysto incorporate lessons about electric safety intoSend Your Club News Toeditor@ hillcountryherald.netNO CHARGE FOR NON-PROFITSCENTURY OAKSRAINWATER HARVESTING, LLC.WaterHarvesting&ReclamationAccredited Professionaleveryday life with your children. The more kids knowabout electricity, the more likely they will be to use itsafely, preventing fires and shocks or electrocutions.Visit www.electrical-safety.org for tips and tools tokeep you safe all year long.Bandera Electric Cooperative, Inc. is a memberownedelectric distribution cooperative locatednorthwest of San Antonio, Texas. The cooperativewas established in 1938 and provides electric serviceto over 32,200 meters in seven Hill Country counties,including Bandera, Bexar, Kendall, Kerr, Medina,Real and Uvalde. BEC owns approximately $160million in assets, including equipment in 15 powersubstations and over 4,400 miles of line. The Coophas 94 employees. For more information, followBandera Electric on Twitter @BanderaElectric or visit theirwebpage at www.banderaelectric.com.MAY13THTim Mauel830-232-4442Roofing, SeamlessGutters and AllTypes ofConstructionwww.centuryoakswaterharvesting.com
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