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CUERO Two Cuero men are charged in connection with a shooting incident which left a 19-year-old Cuero in intensive care in a
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The Gonzales County 4-H Tramer Woytek congratulate John Herrington of Shield Tactical Inc. at the ribclubs will again this year hold bon-cutting of his new facility in Shiner Wednesday.(Photo by Dave Mundy) their annual Mothers Day Texans are like no other tion of any business as- in Texas, they support the Plant Sale on Friday, May 10th people in the world. This sociated with the firearms Second Amendment. Most at Ara Pecan House at the corner of St. James and St. Lawis home. California wasnt industry. (businesses) just want to go rence Streets. The sale starts home. At this point in time, where theyre respected. at 10:00 A.M. and last until all In his remarks, the Gov- theres a knee-jerk reaction We started airing those the flowers are sold out. All ernor saluted Herringtons to any business involved ads in California and weve proceeds benefit children gocourage in standing up to in weapons manufactur- been successful at attracting to 4-H camps and activities. what he termed persecu- ing, Perry said. People SHIELD, Page A9 Some of the plants we will be selling are: Bougainvillea, Esperanza, Color Bowl, Begonias and many other selections that are Texas Superstar designated plants. So come By CEDRIC IGLEHART Waelder join us at the sale and surprise newseditor@gonzalescannon.com your Mother with one of our WAELDER A raid conducted all taken into custody after the beautiful plants.

by members of the Waelder Police Department, with assistance from the Gonzales County Sheriff s Office, resulted in the arrests of three Waelder residents MonBusiness..............................A7 day evening. Livestock Markets.......... A7 Trina Carranza, Martin Mendez and Valentin Mendez were

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SHINER When Texas Gov. Rick Perry began airing radio ads and sending letters to businesses in California, John Herringtons Shield Tactical weapons accessories company wasnt even on the shopping list. This was a matter of him hearing one of the radio ads, the Governor said Wednesday while helping Shield Tactical celebrate its grand opening in its new home of Shiner. He wasnt one of the businesses we sent letters to. But he wanted freedom from over-taxation and over-regulation. A healthy delegation of city and Lavaca County officials as well as citizens were on-hand Wednesday as Shiel Tactical cut the ribbon and officially opened for business in Texas after re-locating from California. For Herrington, a Texas native who spent years in law enforcement and personal security before starting the company in Orange County, Calif., it was a homecoming. Its just the spirit of the place, its like no other place, he said Wednesday.

Cuero
San Antonio hospital. Wesley James Whiten and Ronell Green, both 19, were arrested Friday by the Cuero Police Department and are being held in the DeWitt County Jail. Brandon Green Perez was hit in the face by the gunfire, and was taken by helicopter Whiten to Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio on Friday morning, said Cuero Police Chief Jay Lewis. He was reported in critical condition in intensive care on Sunday. Whiten and Green are charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and are being held in jail in lieu of $100,000 bond, according to police. Perez was shot in the 600 SHOOTING, Page A9

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Raid in Waelder results in three arrests


authorities swarmed over a residence in the 200 block of North Avenue H. Both men were arrested from inside the home, while Carranza was picked up minutes later at a local business in the 700 block of US Highway 90 East. WAELDER, Page A9

Trina Carranza

Martin Mendez

Valentin Mendez

A Gonzales County deputy leads a handcuffed Valentin Mendez away from a home where authorities staged a raid in Waelder early Monday evening. (Photo by Cedric Iglehart)

City makes plans to welcome Warriors


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annual Warriors Weekend at Port OConnor, and on Tuesday organizers of the caravan met with city officials and made plans to make Gonzales more than just a short stop on the itinerary. Preliminary plans have the caravan of Wounded Warriors, es-

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Gonzales officials are organizing a heroes welcome for ... heroes. Several busloads of wounded service members and their families will be passing through area communities on Friday, may 17, and Saturday, May 18 en route to the

corted by motorcyclists and law enforcement vehicles from several jurisdictions, scheduled to enter Gonzales at about 11:45 a.m. May 17 and proceed down St. Joseph St. before re-joining Highway 183. During Tuesdays meeting, city officials offered the use of the JB Wells Pavilion as a lunch stop for the group, which had already been

scheduled to pick up box lunches for the participants at the Buc-cees in Luling. As a result, the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce and Gonzales Economic Development Corp. are hoping to recruit cakebakers to serve the troops homemade cakes and other desserts. The caravan which will pass WARRIORS, Page A9

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Today in Texas History


On this day in 1874, Governor Richard Coke appointed John B. Jones to command the newly raised Frontier Battalion of Texas Rangers. Jones, a veteran of the Civil War, was well suited to execute the governors mandate to put an end to Indian raids on the frontier and to enforce the laws of Texas in the interior. The new battalion was successful in suppressing Indian incursions against white settlements. Jones reported to Gen. William Steele that during the first six months of the battalions service more than forty Indian raiding parties had been reported on the frontier, of which the rangers engaged fourteen. During the second six months Joness men had only four Indian fights, and after May 1875 only six raids and one small battle were reported. During this period Jones reported an estimated thirty-seven Indians killed; the battalion lost two killed and six wounded. In the seven years of its service under his command the battalion was also responsible for the quelling of considerable civil unrest as well as the return of much stolen property recovered from the Indians.

Services held for child killed in fall


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SHINER Services were held April 26 for a 2-year-old Shiner girl who died April 22 after an accident at a Shiner home. Family members discovered Trista Sevcik unconscious and not breathing around 8 p.m., April 19 in a horse pen in the back yard of a home in the 500 block of Texas Ave. in Shiner, according to Shiner Police Chief Ron-

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nie Leck. Her parents, Amye and Ryan Sevcik, and others were nearby when the child apparently wandered off from the group and entered the horse stall. Leck said the initial investigation concluded the child was possibly injured in a fall from the fence or may have been kicked by the horse, but family members said a neurosurgeon treating the child said the injuries were more consistent with a fall.

Family members said that according to the neurosurgeons who treated the child, the injury was most likely caused by a fall from the side of the stall banging her head on the concrete water trough rather than a kick from a shod horse. She was taken by ambulance to the Yoakum Community Hospital and then transferred to a San Antonio hospital, where she passed on April 22. An autopsy was per-

formed by the Bexar County Medical Examiners Office, but results will not be available for about eight weeks. Funeral services were held at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Shiner with Fr. Tommy Chen presiding. Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Federal Credit Union, in care of Trista Sevciks Medical Expenses at 1206 North Texana, Hallettsville, TX 77964.

YOAKUM Yoakum school officials are crediting a bus drivers skill with helping to prevent serious injuries to chil-

Gonzales Police Report


Here is the Gonzales Police Department Report for the period of April 18-27: April 18 16 Year Old Male Issued Citation To Appear In City Court Charged With Disorderly Conduct At 1800 Blk Sarah DeWitt Dr. April 19 Reported Burglary Building At 1600 Blk Sarah DeWitt Dr. April 20 Reported Cruelty To Animals At 1200 Blk Cavett St. April 21 Reported Criminal Mischief At County Road 197. April 22 Reported Burglary Motor Vehicle At 1100 Blk Sarah DeWitt Dr. Reported Criminal Mischief At 500 Blk St. Lawrence St. Reported Criminal Mischief At 1500 Blk Hamilton St. April 23 Reported Harassment At 900 Blk St. Matthew St. Reported Theft At 100 Blk Sarah DeWitt Dr. 16 Year Old Male Issued Citation To Apepar In City Court Charged With Disruption Of Class At 1800 Blk Sarah DeWitt Dr. 14 Year Old Male Issued Citation To Appear In City Court Charged With Disorderly Conduct At 400 Blk College St. Reported Theft At 1000 Blk Darst St. Reported Burglary Motor Vehicle At 1100 Blk Fischer St. Reported Terroristic Threat At 900 Blk Cuero St. April 24 15 Year Old Female Issued Citation To Appear In City Court Charged With Disruption Of Class At 1800 Blk Sarah DeWitt Dr. April 25 15 Year Old Female Issued Citation To Appear In City Court Charged With Disruption Of Class At 1800 Blk Sarah DeWitt Dr. 16 Year Old Male Issued Citation To Appear In City Court Charged With Failure To Attend School At 1800 Blk Sarah DeWitt Dr. 15 Year Old Male Issued Citation To Appear In City Court Charged With Failure To Attend School At 1800 Blk Sarah DeWitt Dr. Thomas Edward Heine, 41 Of Gonzales, Arrested And Charged With Possession Of Marijuana And Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia At 100 Blk Fair St. April 26 16 Year Old Female Issued Citation To Appear In City Court Charged With Failure To Attend School At 1800 Blk Sarah DeWitt Dr. Reported Theft At 200 Blk Bright St. Reported Theft At 3400 Blk Moulton Rd. Reported Theft At 1800 Blk Church St. Reported Criminal Mischief At 100 Blk St. Francis St. Reported Assault/Harassment At 3000 Blk Harwood Rd. Reported Theft At 2300 Blk County Road 197. April 27 Joey Lee Vega, 20 Of Gonzales, And Angela Solis, 38 Of Gonzales, Arrested And Charged With Possession Of Marijuana And Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia At 800 Blk Wells St. Reported Hit And Run Accident At 100 Blk Bright St. Reported Burglary Motor Vehicle At 1100 Blk Sarah DeWitt Dr.

dren when her bus was struck by a pickup truck April 24. Yoakum ISD superintedent Tom Kelley praised the driving skills of veteran bus driver Kathy Lauer when her bus was struck by a pickup truck around 7:45 a.m. Department of Public Safety reports on the accident indicated a 2006 Dodge pickup truck hauling a trailer crossed the center ine on FM 682 near FM 1447 in rural DeWitt County and collided with the bus. Three children were initially transported to

the hospital but were later released to their families. The driver of the pickup, Lex Forgason, 43, of Hungerford, was taken by ambulance to Citizens Medical Center and later taken by helicopter to the Texas Trauma Institute at Memorial HermannTexas Medical Center in Houston, where he was reported in the intensive care unit. The road was damp, and Forgason was not wearing a seat belt, the DPS report noted. Due to the quick response by Kathy Lauer,

three Yoakum ISD students received only minor injuries from the accident and were released to family members after being taken to area hospitals for observation, Kelley said in a statement. Mrs. Lauers driving reaction prevented serious injuries to the students on the school bus as well as herself. Her actions were truly heroic. Kelley and Yoakum ISD officials met the childrens parents at hospitals in Victoria and Yoakum following the accident.

Cemetery cleanup workshop set


The Harwood Cemetery and Community Center Associations will host a workshop for the preservation and cleaning of gravestones at the Harwood Cemetery on May 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The workshop will teach how to identify major stone types, and how to use the tools, materials and techniques for gravestone cleaning projects. This will be the first of a series of educational workshops concerning the care and documentation of the cemeteries of Gonzales County. Coffee and donuts will be served at 8 a.m. and lunch will be provided in the

community center following the workshop. For more information, to R.S.V.P. or for a list of supplies you need to bring, call Marjorie Fairchild at 830540-4212, Evelyn Gottwald at 830-540-4224, Wain or Kim Fairchild at 830-5404371, or Glenda Gordon at 512-924-5850.

DeWitt Co. Sheriffs Office Report


DeWitt County Sheriffs Office Report from April 18-25: April 18 Arrested Arron Rios, 23, of Victoria, Capias Pro Fine/Driving While License Invalid, Fine of $551.20, Capias Pro Fine/No Liability Insurance, Fine of $722.80, Speeding, Fine of $256, Failure to Appear/ Speeding, Fine of $367, Bond Forfeiture/Driving While License Invalid with Previous Conviction, Bond of $4,000, Bond Forfeiture/Failure to Appear Bond of $2,000, DCSO Arrested Frank Taylor, 31, of Cuero, Disorderly Conduct, Fine of $439, Cuero PD Arrested Christopher Rodriguez, 30, of Cuero, Ran Red Light, Fine of $247, Cuero PD Arrested Rebecca Garza, 27, of Yoakum, Assault Causes Bodily Injury, Bond of $4,000, Cuero PD Arrested Edwardo Lopez, 21, of Yoakum, Credit Card or Debit Card Abuse, No Bond, Capias Pro Fine/ Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Fine of $494.60, Capias Pro Fine/Driving While License Invalid, Fine of $319, DCSO Arrested Kimberly Moore, 37, of Yoakum, Failure to Appear/Theft of Property $50 to $500 by Check, Bond of $1,000 Cash, DPS Arrested Clint Moore, 39, of Yoakum, Forge or Alter Prescription, Bond of $2,000, DPS April 19 Arrested Monnie Riedel, 44, of Yorktown, Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon, Bond of $25,000, Yorktown PD Arrested Jose Anthony Delafuente, 39, of Cuero, Tamper or Fabricate Physical Evidence, Bond of $5,000, Possession of Marijuana, Bond of $1,000, DCSO Arrested Eugene Rios, 38, of Yorktown, Theft of Property $20 to $500 by Check, Bond of $1,000, DPS Arrested Kalie Blanton, 25, of Yorktown, Assault Causes Bodily Injury, Family Member, Bond of $1,000, Interfere with Emergency Call, Bond of $1,000, Yorktown PD Arrested Tracey McKay, 47, of La Port, Public Intoxication, Fine of $414, Yorktown PD Arrested Aaron Jacob Rushing, 23, of Yorktown, Resting Arrest, Search or Transport, Bond of $1,000, Public Intoxication, Fine of $414, Driving While License Invalid, Fine of $287.10, Yorktown PD April 20 Shots Fired on Zorn Rd, Yorktown Arrested Sidney Floyd Henry, 27, of Yoakum, Possession of Marijuana, Bond of $1,000, Possession of Dangerous Drug, Bond of $1,000, Possession of Controlled Substance PG1, Bond of $5,000, Possession of Controlled Substance PG1, Bond of $5,000, DCSO Arrested Lorie Davis Jimenez, 32, of Cuero, Possession of Marijuana, Bond of $1,000, Possession of Dangerous Drug, Bond of $1,000, Possession of Controlled Substance PG1, Bond of $5,000, Possession of Controlled Substance PG1, Bond of $5,000, Capias Pro Fine/Driving While License Invalid, Fine of $237.10, Capias Pro Fine/Driving While License Invalid, Fine $237.10, DCSO Arrested Bradley Guidry, 30, of Victoria, Unsafe Speed-Accident, Fine of $319.80, Driving While License Invalid, Fine of $453.70, Failure to Appear/ Unsafe Speed-Accident, Fine of $392, Failure to Appear, Driving While License Invalid, Fine of $392, DPS Arrested Samantha Rodriguez, 29, of Yoakum, Expired Motor Vehicle Inspection, (30 Days to Appear), DCSO April 21 Arrested David Wayne Buck, 30, of Medora IL, Revocation of Probation/Assault - Family Violence Enhanced, No Bond, Capias Pro Fine/Driving While License Invalid, Fine of $486.20, Capias Pro Fine/ Failure to Appear/Driving While License Invalid, Fine of $392, DCSO Arrested Booker Thomas Mack III, 21, of Cuero, Capias Pro Fine/Ran Red Light/ Consumption of Alcohol-Minor/ No Seat Belt-Driver, Fine of $691.10, Cuero PD Arrested Ty Lee Whitfield, 41, of Cuero, Felony theft, less than $1,500 with 2 Prior Convictions, Bond of $25,000, DCSO Arrested Alicia Yvonne Hinojosa, 26, of Rio Grande, Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2 < 2oz, Bond of $1,000, Possession of Marijuana < 2oz, Bond of $1,000, Public Intoxication, Fine of $414 (30 Days to Pay), Poss. of Drug Paraphernalia, Fine of $314 (30 Days to Pay), Cuero PD Arrested Cruz Solis, 27, of Rio Grande, Public Intoxication, Fine of $414 (30 Days to Pay), Cuero PD April 22 Arrested Anthony Lamar Butler, 36, of Cuero, No Drivers License, Fine of $254.10 (30 Days to Pay), Cuero PD Arrested Jeremy Louise Powell, 27, of Victoria, Revocation of Probation/Forgery Financial Instrument, No Bond, Revocation of Probation/Forgery Financial Instrument, No Bond, DCSO Arrested Kendrick Dalton House, 19, of Victoria, Capias Pro Fine/Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2-A <= 2OZ, Fine of $667, Violation of Probation/Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2-A <= 2OZ, Bond of $1,000, DCSO Arrested Javier Alberto Perez-Lara, 30, of Cuero, Illegal Entry, No Bond, DCSO Arrested Allen Ray Johnson, 57, of Cuero, Public Intoxication, Fine of $514 (30 Days to Pay), VOC Disobey Traffic Device, Fine of $24 (30 Days to Pay), No Drivers License, Fine of $257.10, Cuero PD Arrested Michael Garcia, 42, of Nordheim, Public Intoxication, Trial by Judge, DCSO Arrested Michelle Stehle Garcia, 36, of Nordheim, Public Intoxication, Fine of $355(30 Days to Pay), DCSO Arrested Jason Trimil Brown, 32, of Cuero, No Drivers License, Fine of $257.10 (30 Days to Pay), Cuero PD April 23 Arrested Broderick Mathis, 25, of Yoakum, Intoxication Assault with Vehicle with Serious Bodily Injury, Bond of $50,000, DPS Arrested Troy Condron, 33, of Nursey, Violation of Probation/Forgery Financial Instrument, Bond of $20,000, Cuero PD April 24 Arrested Jana Marie Preiss, 27, of Cuero, Capias Pro Fine/Public Intoxication, Fine of $414, Capias Pro Fine/Public Intoxication, Fine of $414, Capias Pro Fine/Public Intoxication, Fine of $414, Cuero PD Arrested Jeffery Wiese, 42, of Yorktown, Driving While License Invalid, Bond of $1,000, Yorktown PD Arrested Anissa Kotara DeLaRosa, 39, of Cuero, Driving While License Invalid, Fine of $194.10(30 Days to Pay), Cuero PD

Gonzales Co. Sheriffs Office Report


Gonzales County Sheriffs Office report for April 21-27: 04/22/13 Smith, Feron Leonard, 03/1982, Gonzales. Local Warrant Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1 >1G <4G. Requires $60,000 Bond. Local Warrant Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1 >1G <4G. Requires $60,000 Bond. Remains in Custody. Padilla, Jesus Fidencio, 12/1990, Gonzales. Local Warrant Arson with Intent Damage Habitation/Place of Worship. Requires $100,000 Bond. Local Warrant Arson of Building/Habitation/Vehicle with Intent Injury or Damage. Local Warrant Unauthorized Use of Vehicle. Local Warrant Possession of Marijuana. Requires $1,500 Bond. Remains on Custody. 04/23/13 Mendez, Richard Juan, 12/1961, Nixon. Public Intoxication. Released on PR Bond. Stautzenberger, Michael Christopher, 07/1974, Seguin. Local Warrant Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child Count 1. Local Warrant Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child Count 2. Released on $100,000 Bond. Stautzenberger, Joanna, 05/1969, Seguin. Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child. Released on $100,000 Bond. 04/24/13 Hernandez, Michael Christopher, 01/1977, Gonzales. Local Warrant Burglary of a Building. Released on $10,000 Bond. 04/26/13 Fonseca, Henry, Jr., 06/1965, Gonzales. Commitment/ Sentence Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Released Weekender/Work Release. Jarmon, Karl William, 08/1993, Schulenburg. Commitment/Sentence Possession Marijuana <2 oz. Remains in Custody. Ochs, Karina Ann, 10/1971, Moulton. Commitment/ Sentence Secure Execution of Document by Deception <$1,500 <$20K. Released Weekender/Work Release. 04/27/13 Bazan, Eric Wyman, 03/1975, Nixon. Driving while License Invalid with Previous Conviction/Suspension without Financial Responsibility. Released on $1,500 Bond. Total Arrest, Court Commitments, other agency arrest and processings: GCSO 10 DPS 02 GPD 07 WPD 00 NPD 02 Constable 00 DWCSO 00 DEA 00 TPW 00 GCAI 00 Total 21

Yoakum Police Report


Yoakum Police Department report for April 22-28: 04/22/13 Case #13-137, Reckless Damage, 402 Lott; Disposition, Investigation. 04/23/13 Case #178485, Warrant Arrest, Yoakum Area; Complainant, Cuero DPS; Disposition, Cleared by Arrest. Case #13-139, Burglary-Residence, 207 Dayly; Disposition, Investigation. Case #13-140, Disorderly Conduct, 500 Blk. Yoakum; Disposition, Court Citation. Case #178489, Warrant Arrest(5), Holub, Nathan (5), 17, Yoakum, 1011 US 77A; Offense(s), 1. CPF#12-391-Speeding, 2. CPF#12-436-No Seat Belt. 3. CPF#12-720-FTA-Speeding. 4. CPF#12-735FTA-No Seat Belt. 5. CPF#12-691-Minor in Poss./ Alcohol; Disposition(s), 1. Fine/$168.10/Rel. 2. Fine/$222/Rel. 3. Fine/$630/Rel. 4. Fine/$239/Rel. 5. Fine/$551.50/Rel. 04/27/13 Case #13-141, Criminal Mischief-B, 105 Ellen May Rd.; Disposition, Investigation. Case #13-142, Evading Arrest, 200 N. South; Disposition, Investigation. Case #178532, Assist Agency/DWI, 200 N. South; Disposition, Cleared by arrest. Case #178536, Warrant Arrest, Johnson, Nicholas, 22, 116 Southwell; Offense, W#11625894DProbation Violation; Disposition, Trans/LCSO. Case #13-143, Burglary-Vehicle, 105 Tom Marshall; Disposition, Investigation.

Fayette Co. Sheriffs Office Report


Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports the arrests of two subjects on drug charges on Thursday evening. Sheriffs Deputies Garrett Durrenberger and Mike York responded to a report of suspicious vehicles on Zapalac Road near SH 71. Upon arrival Deputies observed a truck-tractor eighteen wheel trailer combination in the ditch with an SUV parked on the roadway nearby. Deputies contacted a male and female subject in the sleeper of the truck and both exited after a short delay. After speaking to both subjects, aroused suspicion prompted further investigation and later a voluntary consent to search the truck was acquired. Deputies discovered Crystal Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in the truck and both subjects were taken into custody. The subjects were transported to the Fayette County Justice Center and booked for Possession of Controlled Substance. Once at the Justice Center, the male subject later admitted to providing a false identity and a drivers license issued to a family member. Arrested was Ross Schwab, 35, of Seguin and Katina Kunetka, 39, of LaGrange. Sgt. Ron Naumann assisted Deputies Durrenberger and York with the arrest. Additional Charges are pending on Schwab for Use of an Illegal Drivers License and Failure to Identify to a Peace Officer.

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2013 Zedler Mill Classic Fun

Mens Solo Winner - Robert Ludwick

Business Class Winners, Thomas W. Schleir & Associates, Callihan & Skogman

Tri-County Class Winners - Mum (John Bugge and Megan Yeager, Caldwell County

Novice Class Winners - Tina and Debbie Sackett

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Womens Solo Winner - Lisa Rivera

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Zedler Mill Classic Results


Results of the 2013 Zedler Mill Classic Canoe Races on the San Marcos River (6.5 mile races from Hwy. 90 Bridge to Zedler Mill Dam) Pro Aluminum Class ($500 in prize money) 1. Kyle Mynar & Logan Mynar, 55:37, $150 2. Jerry Cochran & Tommy Yonley, 57.28, $100 3. William Russell & Efrain Cruz, 57.50, $75 4. Wade Binion & Andrew Condie, 57.58, $50 5. Ian Rolls & Brian Jones, 59.33, $25 6. Bill McCanse & Joel Truitt, 1:03.07 7. Teddy Gray & Joy Emshoff, 1:03.50 8. Thomas Martin & William Martin, 1:07:05 Tri-County Class 1. Mum John Bugge & Megan Yeager, Caldwell County, 1:02.12 2. Team Kessler Bryce Kessler & Melissa Kessler, Guadalupe County, 1:12.51 3. Regulators Jeff Ferry & Kirk Kuykendoll, Caldwell County, 1:21:48 4. Anywhere but Ok Travis Bailey & Trey Hernandez, Caldwell County, 1:40:29 Business Class 1. Thomas W. Schleir & Associates, Callihan & Skogman, 1:15.16 2. Salt Flat Pipe & Supply # 2, Rig 1 Roughnecks, Gomez & Flores, 1:16.23 3. R & F Industries, Zamoras, Zamora & Zamora, 1:17.44 4. R&F Industries, The Dukes, Zamora & Zamora, 1:18.44 5. Salt Flat Pipe & Supply #1, Rodriquez & Dunahoo, 1:32.22 6. Seton E.B. Davis Hospital, Insomniacs, Hernandez & Kotzebue, 1:41.32 7. Seton E.B. Davis Hospital, TWSS, Ray & Cowan, 1:50.08 8. Seton E.B. Davis Hospital, Misfits, Stahl & Davenport, 1:55.15 Novice Class 1. Tina Sackett & Debbie Sackett, Sackett, 1:14.11 2. Leticia Castillo & Angela Castillo, Just Having Fun , 1:26.33 3. Jeff Greene & Chris Boehnk , Tender Surrender, 1:15.43 4. Gale Lindsey & Alex Lindsey, Team Lindsey , 1:39.12 5. John Crowe & Michael Crowe, As the Crowe Flies , 1:39.55 Mens Solo Recreational Class 1. Robert Ludwick, 1:12.29 2. John Crowe, 1:13.01 3. James Fancher, 1:17.29 4. John Joseph, 1:19.29 5. Stephen Tatum, 1:19.41 6. Lee Bryant, 1:19.50 7. Mark Newman, 1:20.28 8. Rob Holub, 1:48.17 9. Tim Ellison, 1:58.37 Womens Solo Recreational Class 1. Lisa Rivera, 1:30.16 2. Morgan Seeliger, 1:30.24 3. Randa Homann, 1:34.59 4. Jennifer Howard, 1:48.29 Results from the 2013 Zedler Mill Classic Pie Contest 1. Katelyn Kuck, bought by Eighty-Six Oil Company for $2,300 2. Jill Ong, bought by R&F Industries for $1,000 3. Amy Horne, bought by ISI Weldon Oliver for $1,500 4. Terry Wright, bought by Charlie Ruppert Leam Drilling Systems for $175 5. Danielle Wallace, bought by John & Tyre Wells for $300 6. Brittany Rodriquez, bought by Eddie Moses Eds Dead Bug for $175 7. Taylor Casey, bought Native Game Taxidermy & Luling Foundation for $250 8. JoAnn Alfier, bought by Bruce Blackwell for $175 9. Tyre Wells, bought by Cal & CJ Watts for $275 10. Terry Wright, bought by ISI Weldon Oliver for $250 11. Annazelle Zedler Von Minden, bought by Debbie Zedler for $175 12. Tanya Lloyd, bought by Marianna Brown for $100 13. Ellyanna Pardo, bought by Wesley Wells for $80 Results from the 6th Annual Great Luling Rubber Duck Race 1. King Hillier 2. Ruth Alexander 3. Jimmy Wright Lame Duck (Last Place)Travis Davis

Pie Contest Winner - Katelyn Kuck

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In Our View Calif. papers cartoon needs an apology


There is a fine line between freedom and responsibility inherent in the First Amendment, a line which is too often blurred by people seeking to score political points. An editorial cartoon by Jack Ohman which appeared in the Sacramento (Calif.) Bee newspaper crossed that line. Ohmans cartoon was intended to fire a political barb at Texas Gov. Rick Perrys promotion of a business-friendly atmosphere in the Lone Star State, but his punch line of Business is booming! leading to a panel of the explosion in the town of West takes a step off the deep end of political critique and plunges into the depths of extreme distaste. Political liberals like Ohman and The Bee hate Perry and Texas for their conservative politics and economic success, and have every right to poke whatever fun they wish at our governor, our state and our culture. But to attempt to connect that political hatred with the death and destruction which took place in the fertilizer plant explosion goes beyond politics and well beyond reasoned journalistic commentary. The cartoon, and The Bees subsequent defense of it, are an affront to the victims and survivors of the West explosion, an insult to the national culture and dignity of Texas, and a stain on the profession of journalism. The Bees decision to run the cartoon on the very day of the memorial for the West survivors is reprehensible and unjustifiable. The Sacramento Bee editorial board owes the citizens of West and the citizens of Texas a formal public apology. The unfortunate fact is that we must at the same time defend The Bees right to be tasteless and offensive, under the First Amendments guarantee of freedom of the press and freedom of expression. Perhaps The Bee would benefit from a visit from another organization which delights in being offensive, tasteless and reprehensible. Wed encourage members of the Westboro Baptist Church to take a break from protesting at the funerals of heroes to instead protest at the front doors of cowards.

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Live theater doesnt void a Man Card

Amnesty versus security


This past week, immigration and the war on terror intersected again. As Congress debates about immigration reform, the issues of border security and interior enforcement took center stage. It should be obvious to everyone, except liberals, that any reform package without real border security and interior enforcement is not realistic. Lack of enforcement allowed 12 million illegal aliens in enter, we must resolve it with law enforcement. We gave amnesty in 1986 to three million illegal immigrants and the enforcement never came. In 2013 we have millions more illegal immigrants, and matters are worse. The 1986 amnesty didnt solve the problem of illegal immigration. There are three main enforcement issues that must be addressed before there is any discussion of legalization or amnesty for those who are in the U.S. illegally. First, we must secure the border! Regardless of what the Obama administration says, Texans know U.S-Mexican border is out of control. In 2010, the non-partisan Government Accountability Office reported on the current state of border security. The GAO found that only 44 percent of the Southern border was under operational control of the Border Patrol, and that only 6.5 percent of the border is under full control of the Border Patrol. Thats outrageous! Instead of protecting Americans and the nation, Obama got rid of the system used to grade border security. He took a public relations campaign to counter the non-partisan report, and now we do not have any clear system for measuring border security. The Gang of 8 immigration reform package calls for a 90 percent apprehension rate at high risk areas of the border. But who determines what high risk is and how will apprehensions be measured? For every person apprehended today, others sneak by. We need to increase border resources and personnel so that fewer illegal immigrants will enter undetected. And we need a real system of metrics to measure security and apprehensions along

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We are in the midst of the least-suspenseful investigation ever launched by American law enforcement. Hundreds of investigators are seeking leads around the world to discover the motive of the Boston Marathon bombers, Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. This probe is considered a foray into the unknown, and perhaps the unknowable. Do you have any clearer idea, the host of Face the Nation, Bob Schieffer, asked Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, of what the motive of these two young men was? Patrick replied, Not yet, Bob, and its hard for me and for many of us to imagine what could motivate people to harm innocent men, women and children in the way that these two fellows did. Yes, what could ever possess a nice chap who was posting jihadist videos on YouTube to go wrong? How could the older brother, Tamerlan, suspected by the Russian government of radicalism and interviewed by the FBI at Moscows urging, get mixed up in a terror plot? Who would have thought that Tamerlan, known for haranguing people at the local mosque for their insufficient zeal, might lead his brother on a violent rampage? When has it happened before that young Muslim men beholden to an extreme ideology have visited mayhem and murder on innocents? The investigation into the Boston bombers wont uncover some convoluted motive. The motive will begin and end with radical Islam and hatred of America. This shouldnt be hard to grasp. There is a unifying characteristic in dozens of foiled terror plots in this country since Sept. 11 -- they were all planned by young, radical Muslim men. It is all too easy, pace Gov. Patrick, to imagine why the Tsarnaev brothers killed and maimed innocents. It is the same template behind attacks on our shores since the first World Trade Center bombing in 1993. All

Radical Islam, once again


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the border. Secondly, we must better enforce immigration laws inside the U.S. We need exit system for temporary visitors and workers, because as many as 40 percent of illegal immigrants come to the U.S. legally on temporary visas. Rather than leaving when their visa expires, they stay. U.S. Congressman Lamar Smith co-authored a bill in 1996 that required the enforcement of an entry-exit system which has yet to be implemented. Without an exit system, we have no way of knowing who entered the U.S. legally and stayed illegally and indefinitely. Third, we need to shut off the jobs magnet that draws millions of illegal immigrants to the U.S. Under the Obama administration, work site enforcement is down 70 percent. That many American workers lost job opportunities or saw their wages depressed by unnecessary competition. We should also make E-Verify mandatory. More than 430,000 employers have voluntarily signed up for the federal governments program that helps ensure that prospective hires are legally authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify is free, quick and easy to use. And 99.5 percent of legal workers are confirmed immediately. We must take these steps before any pathway to citizenship is considered or discussed. Congress must not repeat the mistakes of the past.

Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review and a syndicated columnist for King Features Syndicate.

that makes their act different is that it succeeded, when so many others after Sept. 11 -- with the exception of the Fort Hood and Little Rock recruiting-station shootings -failed. Yet we dont permit ourselves to grasp the obvious. At first, liberal commentators speculated that a right-winger might have been the perpetrator in Boston and picked April 15, Tax Day, presumably to make a point about the inadvisability of high marginal incometax rates. Now, they still minimize the role of radical Islam and wonder how the Tsarnaev boys could have done such a thing. On MSNBCs Morning Joe, New York Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said that he -and every professional in the field -- believes the Boston attack was al-Qaida-inspired. Then again, charged with protecting the city that is highest on the terrorist target list, Kelly doesnt have the luxury of indulging puerile delusions. It is part of his job description to be a hardheaded adult. New York City has earned the ire of the press and civil libertarians for focusing investigative resources on monitoring the Muslim community. The chances are that we will learn nothing important from Boston about the enduring terrorist threat against our country. When the next attack comes, and it will, we will again scratch our heads and wonder who could do such a thing, and why?

I thoroughly enjoyed the Divas show at the Crystal Theatre Saturday evening. I happened to glance around the audience at one point, and Im happy to report that I saw other male faces in the crowd. There was a little trepidation on some of those faces, but most of them, Im happy to report, were like me ... secure that their Man Cards were in no danger of revocation. You women wont understand, and I expect that. I could try to explain the damage show tunes can do Dances with to your Man Card til Im Chihuahuas blue in the face and you still wouldnt get it. But this General column isnt Manager directed at women; rather, its directed at my fellow testosterone carriers who worry that they lose Man-Points by being witness to, or even taking part in, artistic endeavors. Youre safe, guys. It is perfectly fine to watch fine art and enjoy yourself, even if no bikinis or footballs are present. Watching a live stage performance that does not include a pole dance will not make you want to cultivate begonias, recite beat poetry, follow soccer, vote Democrat or rush out and buy a DVD copy of To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar on video. You can watch a stage show like the Divas and enjoy it for the music and the humor and not have to feel guilty afterward for openly expressing your admiration for the talent shown by someone elses wife either to your better half or to theirs. In the case of the Divas, a lot of the songs and the campy acting were a spoof on our societal stereotype of ambitious and driven women. In Guy-Speak, that means they spent a lot of time making fun of themselves. Guys: dont let the popular conception of fine arts as a domain for the hoity-toity prevent you from enjoying what is all too often great entertainment. I had those same reservations myself years ago when The Wife excitedly came rushing through the front door one day to let me know shed managed to score a couple of tickets to the traveling Broadway production of Phantom of the Opera. I saw it a couple of years ago in Beaumont, she told me. I love that show! I cant wait to go see it again! So, who are you taking with you? said I, intent on watching the NFL Draft while cleaning my rifle, spitting tobacco juice into a mason jar while reading the articles in Playboy. After two days of sleeping on the couch, I relented and agreed to be her escort. I locked my Man Card in a safe deposit box, certain that I would be forced to forfeit it should word of my feeble resistance leak out. I was pleasantly surprised to find my prejudices were unfounded. For starters, I didnt have to buy any special clothes. Contrary to popular preconception, you dont have to get all dressed up to go to the theater. I wore the same rumpled journalist jacket I wore when I interviewed President Bush, and didnt feel at all out of place. Second, live theater, it turns out, is more like watching a movie on stage than it is like watching the Lifetime or Oxygen networks on cable. No one gets burned in his bed, and most of the guys are not sensitive. The Phantom of the Opera opera, by Andrew Lloyd Webber, is based on a novel first published in serial form in 1909-10 by a Frenchie named Gaston Leroux. It is basically a story of two guys fighting over a girl. (Despite being written by a Frenchman, neither one surrenders. Hard to believe, I know but its fiction, after all.) The plot follows a course familiar to anyone whos ever heard a country song. A guy whos never had anything special in his life falls in love with a beautiful young woman and devotes his whole world to her success. She strings him along only long enough to catch the eye of this rich young geek, who steals her away. Our hero, the Phantom, is willing to fight for the girl and kicks the geeks butt but knowing he cant change her cold, cheating heart he nobly turns her loose and sets her free. Thats a story any man whos ever had a woman cheat on him can understand and identify with. So dont pre-judge the idea of live theater, my fellow meat-eating, football-loving, wrenchusing conservatives with XY chromosomes. A lot of times, theyre telling stories we know by heart; you just have to wade through a lake of estrogen to understand them.

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This is a continuation of an interview aired on the News from the Camphouse on KULM 98.3 FM with Alfonzo Rachel. Brune: You once told me that your method of growing the conservative movement in the black community was by converting people one at a time. How do you compete with the opposition such as Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, Jeremy Wright, or any of the guys that preach hate from a pulpit? Alfonzo: When youre trying to relate conservative values its better one on one. When youre going up against the group thing its hard to get someone to step away from the herd. They dont want to be seen as the sucker or the person who gave up to the man. Theyre afraid of being an outcast in their community. Some people are hardwired liberal and they dont get it. My objective is to catch those who have not gone completely into the abyss because often they agree with conservative perspectives. And unfortunately racism is a huge part of the liberal arsenal. Its

Getting black conservatives to step away from the herd


Looking Down from the Saddle
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as bad with the students as they were with the adults. And, as each generation goes by those racial lines are further erased. But, when I talk to folks in the black community that have the same values as me they still insist that the Democrat Party has helped them. Its my belief that they bought into the civil rights rhetoric birthed by LBJs Great Society. Please elaborate what has happened in the black community since that experiment. Alfonzo: Racism still exists in America and the public remembers the South as being racist. But they dont remember that those states were run by Democrats. Now, those same states are Republican and are no longer under institutionalized racism. Its the Republicans that beat racism in the South. Then Democrats get accolades for passing civil rights, but those laws would not have passed without Republican support. LBJ had a political agenda and pushed to get it passed. LBJ is on record as saying, Ill have these n_____ voting Democrat for the next two hundred years. So, its plain that he had an agenda to win the black voting bloc. Now, as for the failed Great Society experiment look at Detroit. The point of the Great Society was to end poverty with food stamps and government assistance, and with the stipulation that you cant have a man in the house. The nuclear family is broken. There are generations of men being raised by single mothers, and they dont understand what it is to be a father. So now, 40plus years later we have a black community voting for the Democrat Party, and, the black community has not moved forward socially. The black community is using more food stamps than before, the unemployment rate is higher than ever, families without fathers is at 70 percent and its because they can depend on the government the way LBJ prescribed. Brune: Part of understanding the problem is to understand a leftist agenda to demoralize the family unit. And, its difficult to make that point to a leftist by saying that with abortion, and single parent families the American Dream is in trouble. Alfonzo: Yes, sometimes we must find examples. The left is in our school systems, theyre into television and movies, theyre in the news industry theyre into everything to promote their ideology. Conservatives need to illustrate what were talking about. Americans like to be entertained and liberals are in that industry. And, because of this people are inundated with liberal doctrine from the time theyre born. Conservatives arent doing what it takes to supply our ideas as a culture. We have Tea Party rallies, but how do we make our ideas sound good to other people. Were not offering anything liberals can relate to or digest. Thats something we must find and deliver to be successful. Brune: I believe that when Americans realize the leftist agenda has brought us the demoralization of the family, more poverty, more welfare, higher national debt, and a bigger inefficient government coming gen-

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Herman Brune is a freelance writer, radio personality and author based in Colorado County.

their Death Star. They use it to destroy the Republican Party and theyre using it to destroy America. Obama was elected twice because of racism. The notion that Republicans are racist is a Democrat narrative that must be dispelled. The stigma of racism should be back on the Democrat Party where it belongs. Brune: When I grew up in rural Texas there was racism, but everyone seemed to get along. The schools were integrated when I was in the fifth grade. And, from what I saw and also learned in later interviews with teachers who were active during that social transition, the racial problems of prejudice werent nearly

erations will take us back to the right. I believe that we must nearly hit bottom before we can go back up. And Im hoping that electing a radical leftist to the White House twice is as close as we get to the bottom. Alfonzo: Liberalism is about as progressive as cancer. Brune: Maybe we need a strong conservative leader. Alfonzo: I dont like that mindset because thats what the left does. They put their hope and change agenda into political figures. But America isnt about political figures. America is about us. The only figure I put that sort of trust in is the Lord himself. But for us, its we the people that gives power to the government to protect us while we pursue our happiness. We are the people that must keep America the great country that it is. Thats up to us. Brune: Point well taken. I appreciate your viewpoints and hope folks will look at your website for your new book Weapons of A.S.S. Destruction. Thanks Al.

Pre-ordained consensus: TEA using Delphi Technique again


Someone wrote to me today and said that the CSCOPE/TESCCC/ ESC establishment is using the Delphi Technique to manipulate the parent meetings being held around the state. If that is the case, then people need to become highly aware of the Delphi Technique and how to defend themselves from being manipulated by it. I was delphied when I served on the writing team for English / Language Arts / Reading curriculum standards (TEKS) from 1995 1997. I wrote the following in December, 2004: When the Texas Education Agency orchestrated the writing of the public school curriculum standards (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills -- TEKS -adopted in July 1997), the Delphi Technique was used on the writing team members. I, as one of the writing team members for the English / Language Arts / Reading (ELAR) standards, experienced the Delphi Technique up-closeand-personal. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) staff was trained in the Delphi Technique by the National Center on Education and the Economy (NCEE) -- Marc Tucker, Hillary Clinton, Ira Magaziner, Gov. Cuomo -- at a price tag of $1.5M. The Texas State Board of Education never approved the large expenditure by the TEA to NCEE. A professional consensusbuilder from Washington, D. C. was hired to manipulate our English / Language Arts / Reading writing team. Representatives from the Chief State School Officers were brought in to our meetings, plus there were other various and sundry individuals at every table -- to the right of us, to the left of us, all around us. We never really knew who these people were, but they would hardly let us go to the bathroom by ourselves. The lightning rods (such as myself) were immediately located, and we were put through various psychological strategies. First, the facilitators tried appealing to our egos. When that didnt work, they tried peer pressure. Then we were labeled as the bad guys and were treated with disdain and downright antipathy. Soon the other writing team members didnt want to be around us because we were considered the troublemakers. By the way, who were the other writing team members? They had been carefully chosen from the TEAs favorite organizations who held the same educational philosophies as the TEA staff: whole language, holistic scor-

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ing, inventive spelling, no grammar instruction, constructivist/ performance-based/subjectively assessed curriculum. At my first meeting, I counted 7 out of approximately 45 people who were current classroom teachers, and the parent representatives could have been counted on one hand. The rest of the members were reading coordinators, curriculum directors, bilingual coordinators, special education directors, and various other non-classroom educator types. The interesting thing was that most of the other writing team members all knew each other and knew the TEA staff. Supposedly the TEA chose the members based upon their applications. Strangely enough, only certain professional organizations had been notified of the application process for writing team members. At that time, there was one conservative professional organization in Texas (ATPE), and it was completely left out of the loop undoubtedly to make sure that none of its more traditional educators applied for the writing teams. Obviously, the whole agenda was stacked from the very beginning and was done so with careful intent on the part of the Texas Education Agency et al. (It was a miracle that I was placed on the writing team because I certainly did not fit the TEAs prototype. The reason several of us were added to the writing team is a long story that basically evolved because I managed to get an important political figure to take my concerns over the stacked writing teams seriously.) What did I do to break out of the Delphi? I tried to work very judiciously with the other members, only disagreeing on those issues about which I felt strongly. Next, I refused to be sidetracked whenever I asked a question. I insisted on going back to my original question whenever the facilitator tried to Delphi me. At the first meeting, I was very forthright and announced that I wanted quite badly to work in concert with the other members

but that I would reserve the right to vote my convictions. I said that if that right were taken from me, I would then be forced to submit an alternative document and/or to contact the news media about my concerns. I also stated that since the TEKS writing teams were funded out of Goals 2000 and other public funding that I would insist on following the Open Meetings Act and make our deliberations known to the public. I said that there was an epidemic in our schools -- children could not read. We needed to do what doctors do when an epidemic occurs. They study the research, set up a protocol, go back to their local settings and implement the protocol, and then come back later and share their results. I said our ELAR team needed to do the same thing, beginning with studying the latest reading research. I made sure that I attended every social occasion that the writing team members had outside our formal meetings. I deliberately sought out people who had similar concerns to mine, and we managed to build a small but effective coalition. We enlisted help from outside education experts and utilized their expertise. (Some of the most well-known education experts in our country today willingly and graciously offered their help because they knew the importance of writing quality standards.) I asked the TEA staff if I could deliver an oral report on a piece of outstanding reading research which I had obtained from California; I was denied the oppor-

tunity. I ran off the research and passed it out to the writing team members anyway. I kept telling the members about the NIH reading research under Dr. Reid Lyon and kept referring members to Marilyn Jagger Adams book. All of us in our little coalition tried to offer positive suggestions, and we tried to work cooperatively with the other members. Unfortunately, a few in our little coalition gave up because of the peer pressure which was very uncomfortable. It was no fun being lied about for the two years it took for the TEKS process to be finalized. Almost all of us in our little coalition were classroom teachers. We didnt have secretaries and other resources to step in whenever we needed to work on the TEKS project. We taught all day and then performed our TEKS duties after hours. When TEKS meetings were scheduled by the TEA, we classroom teachers had the added pressure of getting our classes ready for a substitute teacher; and when we got back from the meetings, we had discipline problems to handle and additional papers to grade. For two years, this process went on; and our little coalition had little-to-no support from administrators. I found out later that our own administrators were communicating behind our backs with people at the TEA. I was given the worst teaching assignments, the worst students, the least disciplinary support from the office, and on and on. We certainly were never validated by our local ad-

ministrators even though what we were doing was to impact the future of every public school student and every public school educator for the next ten years in Texas. One positive step which I took was to provide writing team members with the Virginia standards which were far superior to the sample standards our team was given by the Texas Education Agency. The Virginia standards were based upon academic, knowledge-based elements which could be objectively tested. The state standards which the TEA provided our writing team were examples of grade-cluster, constructivist, performance-based, subjectively assessed elements; and, unfortunately, this is the style in which the final Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills document was written. Those of us in our little coalition who did not give up eventually submitted an alternative document -- the Texas Alternative Document for English / Language Arts / Reading -- because in all good conscience, we could not endorse the miserable TEKS standards. We TAD writers had the help of many wonderful people who contributed to our document, and we gave credit to them in our document whenever possible. The end result was that the TEKS vs. TAD controversy became too politically hot to touch by those running for higher office, and the TEA-produced TEKS became the law in Texas for ten years. The TAKS tests were later written to align with the TEKS.

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signed to facilitate the delivery of funds to those in need. One of the great things about Farm Bureau families is their willingness to help one another in their time of need, Charles Rochester, Gonzales County Farm Bureau president, said. When we heard about the events in West and their impact on the community, we knew we needed to do something to help out. West is a small rural community, and were hoping that through this fund we can help them rebuild their lives. One hundred percent of donations made to the fund will benefit those in the West community affected by the fertilizer plant explosion. County Farm Bureaus and people from across the state have been looking for ways to help the people of West, Rochester said. Right now, were being told that the collection of monetary donations is the best way to help out.

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SAWS donated to the Main Street Summer Concert Series and is now a sponsor. Shown from left is Sanya Harkey (Main Street), Debbie Tolliver (Main Street), Ken Holt (SAWS) and Barbara Friedrich (Main Street).

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Lauren Broderick from Smithson Valley High School is the winner of the 2013 Ola Armstrong Scholarship, presented by The GVTC Foundation. She was chosen from 64 qualified students, who submitted applications from throughout GVTCs 2,000 square mile service area. She receives $10,000 to help pay for her college education. Lauren plans to attend the University of Houston this fall semester, where she will major in entrepreneurism and kinesiology. (Courtesy Photo)

GVTV annual meeting slated


Theres an important change taking place at the 2013 GVTC Annual Meeting this June. Rather than mail capital credit checks to members who dont attend the meeting, GVTC will apply their amount to their most recent billing statement. This change in procedure is more efficient for members unable to make the meeting, and for GVTC as well. As customary, GVTC will issue capital credit checks to members who attend the event that are in good standing. Proper identification is required to pick up a check at the Annual Meeting. The 58th GVTC Annual Meeting takes place on Wednesday, June 26, at the New Braunfels Convention Center, 375 S. Castell Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. The amount of the capital credit check is based on telephone usage of the cooperative customer and the financial performance of the company. Many members look forward to attending the GVTC Annual Meeting to pick up their capital credit check and to learn the latest on their telephone cooperative. Board chairman Chuck Knibbe gives members an update on the state of GVTC and the communications industry.

No Limit Accessories Etc. and Yours & Mine Hair Salon returned as sponsors again for the 2013 Main Street Summer Concert Series. Pictured are owners David & Kristin Matias along with their daughters Tenley & Tessa Matias, Main Street members - Debbie Toliver, Susan Webber & Barbara Friedrich.

The directors of the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce paid a recent visit to Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms. Pictured (from left) are: Kacey Lindemann-Butler, Chrissy ONeal, Daisy Schecke, tour guide Cade Bailey, Abigail Casares and Charlie Gray. (Courtesy photo)

Directors pay visit to Kitchen Pride


The Chamber directors visited Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms last Thursday. Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms have been in Gonzales County since 1988, producing fresh, premium quality mushrooms in the last state of art growing facility. They have 300,000 square feet under roof to grow their mushrooms in specially-designed growing rooms that are dark, climate controlled, which allow them to grow year around. Friday will be a busy day. Start your day with the First Friday Coffee to be held by Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union from 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 p.m. Come, join us and sign up for the $50 dollar door prizes. Have lunch with Gonzales Healthcare Systems & Methodist Healthcare Ministries and hear cardiologist Dr. William Craigs talk. The location for the luncheon is First United Methodist Church for 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please RSVP to Shirley Goss at 830-672-1031 by April 30. Come and join us in

KCTI AM 1450 and the Gonzales Cannon were recognized as Premiere In-Kind sponsors of Gonzales Main Street. Pictured are (from left): Barbara Friedrich, Dave Mundy, Del De Los Santos, Mark Lube, Dorothy Gast, Sanya Harkey, Egon Bartels, Debbie Toliver and Cedric Iglehart. (Photo by Terri Jurek)

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Livestock Reports
Gonzales Livestock Market Report
The Gonzales Livestock Market Report for Saturday, April 27, 2013 had on hand: 584 cattle. Compared to our last sale: Calves and yearlings sold $1-$2 higher. Packer cows sold steady. Stocker-feeder steers: Medium and large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs., $195-$245; 300-400 lbs, $175-$195; 400-500 lbs, $160-$175; 500600 lbs, $145-$150; 600-700 lbs., $131-$137; 700-800 lbs, $120-$128. Bull yearlings: 700-900 lbs, $91-$105. Stocker-feeder heifers: Medium and large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs, $170-$210; 300-400 lbs, $160-$165; 400-500 lbs, $145-$150; 500600 lbs., $129-$138; 600-700 lbs., $124-$127. Packers cows: Good lean utility and commercial, $68-$73; Cutters, $74-$83.50; Canners, $61-$68; Low yielding fat cows, $68-$72. Packer bulls: Yield grade 1 & 2, good heavy bulls; $94-$97; light weights and medium quality bulls, $84-$91. Stocker Cows: $950-$1,100. Pairs: $1,050-$1,450. Thank you for your business!! View our sale live at cattleusa.com! 800 lbs, 1 hd. $116. Slaughter cows: $50 to $85; Slaughter bulls: $81 to $97; Stocker cows: $850 to $1,250; Pairs, $$1,125-$1,810. Notices: We will be closed on May 27, 2013 for Memorial Day! Had 426 cows and 19 bulls. The packer market was down $2-$3 as drought is causing a huge number of cows to be sold for lack of grass. A lot of very thin cows but there are some out of state buyers looking for young healthy cows. The calf market recovered most of the losses from the last two weeks. Steers 500 and up were a good $2-$3/cwt higher while some of the lighter calves with condition were up to $5 to $6 higher but these lighter calves were heavily discounted the last two weeks. Warmer weather in central US has spurred renewed interest in the lighter calves one expectations of spring grass soon. Packer Bulls: Hvy. Wts., $88-$97; lower grades, $67-$80. Packer cows: breakers, $65-$72; boning, $70-$80; canners & cutters, $80-$87; light & weak, $50-$65. Palpated, 52 bred cows, $74-$92. Pairs: 9 Pairs, $820-$1,120. Steer calves: under 200 lbs, $156-$178; 200250 lbs, $151-$218; 250-300 lbs, $178-$208; 300-350 lbs, $168-$200; 350-400 lbs, $162$170; 400-450 lbs, $153-$171; 450-500 lbs, $146-$161; 500-550 lbs, $143-$153; 550-600 lbs, $138-$144; 600-700 lbs, $138-$145; 700800 lbs, $126-$130. Bull Calves: under 250 lbs, $152-$234; 250300 lbs, $157-$210; 300-350 lbs, $159-$188; 350-400 lbs, $152-$175; 400-450 lbs, $130$169; 450-500 lbs, $139-$155; 500-550 lbs, $138-$149; 550-600 lbs, $126-$151; 600-700 lbs, $123-$135. Over 700 lbs. bulls, $112-$120. Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs., $154-$205; 200-250 lbs, $153-$180; 250-300 lbs, $159$195; 300-350 lbs, $158-$183; 350-400 lbs, $144-$174; 400-450 lbs, $140-$171; 450-500 lbs, $143-$167; 500-550 lbs, $132-$146; 550600 lbs, $126-$156; 600-700 lbs., $121-$131; over 700 lbs, None.

Barbara Hand
Barbara Hand is the Executive Director of the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce.

Hallettsville Livestock Commission Report

celebrating Shear Designs 10th anniversary with a Chamber After Hour Mixer form 4-6 p.m.You can shop in the Boutique while enjoying adult beverages, appetizers and door prizes. May is the start of rodeo finals in Gonzales. Any business wanting to have coupons placed in bags given to each contestant will need to provide 1,000 coupons. The coupons go in the bags for the Texas Jr. Nixon Livestock High State Rodeo Finals, Commission Report Youth Rodeo Association The Nixon Livestock Commission Inc. reand Texas Youth Rodeo fi- port had on hand, April 29, 2013, Volume, 533. Steers: 200-300 lbs, $171 to $181 to $220; nals. Please bring them to the Chamber office by May 300-400 lbs., $159 to $169 to $198; 400-500 lbs, $147 to $157 to $174; 500-600 lbs, $129 to $139 13. to $158; 600-700 lbs, $120 to $130 to $143; 700 The J. B. Wells Park will 800 lbs, $109 to $119 to $122. Heifers: 200-300 lbs, $157 to $167 to $220; have the Texas Youth Rodeo Association Region 8 Rodeo 300-400 lbs, $148 to $158 to $178; 400-500 lbs, $132 to $142 to $180; 500-600 lbs, $123 to $133 this Saturday and Sunday. to $152; 600-700 lbs, $108 to $118 to $131; 700-

The Hallettsville Livestock Commission Co., Inc. had on hand on April 23, 2013, 853; week ago, 718; year ago, 820. The market was stronger on the heavier weight classes mostly $2 to $5. Little light weights are lower. Demand much improved from last week. Packer cows and bulls sold steady on approx.. 160 hd. total. Packer Cows: higher dressing utility & cutter cows, $71-$86; lower dressing utility & cutter cows, $60-$71; light weight canner cows, $48-$60. Packer Bulls: heavyweight bulls, $98$101.50; utility & cutter bulls, $90-$98; lightweight canner bulls, $78-$90. Stocker and Feeder Calves and Yearlings: Steer & Bull Calves: under 200; $175-$230; 200-300 lbs, $165-$192.50; 300-400 lbs, $162$188; 400-500 lbs, $158-$174; 500-600 lbs, $134-$158; 600-700 lbs, $125-$145; 700-800 lbs, $122-$135. Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs, $160-$205; 200-300 lbs, $158-$182; 300-400 lbs, $152-$178; 400-500 lbs, $140-$161; 500600 lbs, $124-$141; 600-700 lbs, $118-$130; 700-800 lbs, $113-$121. If we can help with marketing your livestock, please call 361-798-4336.

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Cuero Livestock Market Report on April 26, 2013, had 1,618 head.

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SAN ANTONIOA conference here May 9-10 will take a look at potential solutions to the housing crisis plaguing much of South Texas as a result of the explosion of oilfield activity. The Oilfield Housing Solutions Conference will be held at The Westin La Cantera Hill Country Resort and will provide a variety of important and timely perspectives on this emerging issue.

While the oil boom has been of great benefit to U.S. and Canadian economies, the rapid growth in boom town communities has put an enormous strain on housing availability, both for oilfield workers and for the local communities. Fast-rising rents have made it difficult for schoolteachers, hospitality sector employees, and others to afford to live in the community. This conference is designed to discuss many of these issues and to present some potential so-

lutions. However, the focus is not only on immediate short-term solutions but also the long-term solutions with an eye toward building stronger communities and integrating the oilfield workers and support staff with the existing community. Speakers at the conference include David Porter Commissioner from the Texas Railroad Commission; Omar GarciaPresident of the South Texas Energy and Economic Roundtable (STEER); Nelson WolffBexar County

Judge and two-term Mayor of San Antonio; Tom RolfstadWilliston Economic Executive Director; and Dan Coen Utica Shale Housing Group. Participating companies include industry leaders such as BHP Billiton, STEER, IAP Worldwide Services, Shell, OilfieldLodging.com, ARAMARK, Burke Construction Group, Winrock International and Target Logistics. Visit www.petroleumhousing.com for further information or contact Peter Cook at (888) 906-9898

Regional Oil & Gas Activity Report


Recent well location reports from the Texas Railroad Commission DeWitt County API No.: 42-123-33136 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O and G Co. LP Lease Name: Frisbie Unit A Well No.: 2 Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford2) Total Depth: 17,000 feet Direction and Miles: 8.4 miles NW. of Yorktown Survey Name: I RR Co, Section 57, A-267 Acres: 315.67 API No.: 42-123-33134 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O and G Co. LP Lease Name: Lackey Land A 639 Unit B Well No.: 2 Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford2) Total Depth: 17,000 feet Direction and Miles: 8.4 miles NW. of Yorktown Survey Name: I RR Co, Section 57, A-267 Acres: 320 API No.: 42-123-33139 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Landsness Well No.: 3H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford2) Total Depth: 12,500 feet Direction and Miles: 4.8 miles SW. of Westhoff Survey Name: W. Roberson, A-401 Acres: 529.38 API No.: 42-123-33137 Classification: Fld. Dev. Operator: Magnum Producing LP Lease Name: Brandt-Kaiser-Lemke GU Well No.: 1 Field Name: Holly Total Depth: 3,000 feet Direction and Miles: 6.6 miles SE. of Yorktown Survey Name: W. Lester, A-315 Acres: 84.60 API No.: 42-123-33133 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Marathon Oil EF LLC Lease Name: Colman Well No.: 1H Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale) Total Depth: 16,500 feet Direction and Miles: 5.08 miles NW. of Cuero Survey Name: G.W. Davis, A-13 Acres: 700 API No.: 42-123-33058 Classification: Fld. Dev. Operator: SV Energy Company LLC Lease Name: Diebel Well No.: 1 Field Name: Arneckeville Total Depth: 5,600 feet Direction and Miles: 9.4 miles SE. of Cuero Survey Name: J. Quinn, A-395 Acres: 79.39 API No.: 42-123-33140 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Sabine Oil and Gas LLC Lease Name: Kozielski Unit Well No.: 1H Field Name: Sugarkane (Eagle Ford) Total Depth: 15,000 feet Direction and Miles: 0.6 miles NW. of Nordheim Survey Name: I RR Co, Section 27, A-251 Acres: 493.53 Fayette County API No.: 149-33301 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Sanchez Oil & Gas Corporation Lease Name: Prost Unit B Well No.: 7H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford1) Total Depth: 11,700 feet Direction and Miles: 1.7 miles SW. of Flatonia Survey Name: G.W. Cottle, A-35 Acres: 899 API No.: 149-33302 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Sanchez Oil & Gas Corporation Lease Name: Prost Unit B Well No.: 8H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford1) Total Depth: 11,700 feet Direction and Miles: 1.7 miles SW. of Flatonia Survey Name: G.W. Cottle, A-35 Acres: 899 Gonzales County API No.: 42-177-32951 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Forest Oil Corp. Lease Name: Bonilla-Williams Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford1) Total Depth: 13,500 feet Direction and Miles: 5.5 miles NE. of Gonzales Survey Name: J.B. Patrick, A-55 Acres: 755.15 API No.: 42-177-32948 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Nichols Unit Well No.: 3H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford1) Total Depth: 12,900 feet Direction and Miles: 2 miles E. of Glaze City Survey Name: J.D. Clements, A-9 Acres: 1,063.10 API No.: 42-177-32953 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: King Brothers PSA Well No.: 3H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford1) Total Depth: 12,100 feet Direction and Miles: 9.8 miles SE. of Cost Survey Name: S.H. Gates, A-228 Acres: 1,237.13 API No.: 42-177-32957 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Hansen Kullin Unit Well No.: 10H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford1) Total Depth: 12,200 feet Direction and Miles: 11.7 miles SE. of Cost Survey Name: O. Von Roeder, A-462 Acres: 640 API No.: 42-177-32949 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: T.R. Marshall Unit Well No.: 12H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford1) Total Depth: 12,500 feet Direction and Miles: 10.9 miles SE. of Cost Survey Name: R.H. Wynn, A-474 Acres: 734.66 API No.: 42-177-32950 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Penn Virginia Oil and Gas LP Lease Name: RCR-Hinton Unit Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford1) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 8.79 miles SE. of Gonzales Survey Name: B. Lockhart, Section 5, A-36 Acres: 262.86 Lavaca County API No.: 42-285-33701 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Penn Virginia Oil and Gas LP Lease Name: Effenberger-Schacherl (SA) Well No.: 4H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 4.35 miles S. of Moulton Survey Name: A. Ponton, A-35 Acres: 1,374.86 Recent oil and gas completions according to reports from the Texas Railroad Commission DeWitt County API No.: 42-123-32728 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O and G Co. LP Lease Name: J Wallis Unit A Well No.: 2 Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale) Survey Name: J. Wait, A-490 Direction and Miles: 8.4 miles NW. of Cuero Oil: 336 MCF: 2,305 Choke Size: 10/64 of an inch Tubing Pressure: 7,707 Shut In Well Pressure: 8,000 Total Depth: 19,557 feet Perforations: 13,857-18,813 feet API No.: 42-123-32761 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Geosouthern Energy Corp. Lease Name: Bednorz A Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford2) Survey Name: I RR Co, Section 59, A-266 Direction and Miles: 9.37 miles NW. of Yorktown Oil: 973 MCF: 1,449 Choke Size: 12/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 6,065 Total Depth: 17,279 feet Plug Back Depth: 17,155 feet Perforations: 13,065-17,150 feet Gonzales County API No.: 42-177-32560 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O and G Co. LP Lease Name: Barnhart Unit C Well No.: 1 Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford1) Survey Name: J. Bird, A-96 Direction and Miles: 14.2 miles NW. of Cuero Oil: 518 MCF: 516 Choke Size: 10/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 4,947 Total Depth: 18,792 feet Perforations: 12,400-18,585 feet API No.: 42-177-32538 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O and G Co. LP Lease Name: Winkler Unit A Well No.: 1 Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford2) Survey Name: J. Bird, A-132 Direction and Miles: 14.2 miles NW. of Cuero Oil: 415 MCF: 561 Choke Size: 10/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 5,173 Total Depth: 17,690 feet Perforations: 12,439-17,483 feet API No.: 42-177-32827 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Annie Unit Well No.: 12H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford1) Survey Name: D. Gray, A-517 Direction and Miles: 2.9 miles NE. of Glaze City Oil: 2,552 MCF: 1,877 Choke Size: 30/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 2,201 Total Depth: 15,729 feet Plug Back Depth: 15,648 feet Perforations: 12,006-15,625 feet API No.: 42-177-32632 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Annie Unit Well No.: 11H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford1) Survey Name: D. Gray, A-517 Direction and Miles: 2.9 miles NE. of Glaze City Oil: 2,874 MCF: 2,113 Choke Size: 30/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 2,766 Total Depth: 16,824 feet Plug Back Depth: 16,741 feet Perforations: 11,973-16,736 feet API No.: 42-177-32820 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Baird Heirs Unit Well No.: 6H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford1) Survey Name: B. Davis, A-189 Direction and Miles: 0.01 miles SE. of Sample Oil: 1,953 MCF: 1,308 Choke Size: 34/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 1,425 Total Depth: 16,220 feet Plug Back Depth: 16,139 feet Perforations: 10,759-16,127 feet API No.: 42-177-32824 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Baird Heirs Unit Well No.: 5H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford1) Survey Name: B. Davis, A-189 Direction and Miles: 0.01 miles SE. of Sample Oil: 1,289 MCF: 924 Choke Size: 34/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 1,211 Total Depth: 15,900 feet Plug Back Depth: 15,821 feet Perforations: 10,798-15,811 feet API No.: 42-177-32368 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Theriot Unit Well No.: 2H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford1) Survey Name: R. Alexander, A-91 Direction and Miles: 2 miles NW. of Sample Oil: 1,721 MCF: 882 Choke Size: 32/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 1,085 Total Depth: 13,966 feet Plug Back Depth: 13,888 feet Perforations: 9,993-13,878 feet API No.: 42-177-32701 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Forest Oil Corp. Lease Name: Bouldin Trust Well No.: 2H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford1) Survey Name: G.W. Brazeale, A-97 Direction and Miles: 8 miles SE. of Smiley Oil: 589 MCF: 225 Choke Size: 32/64 of an inch Pumping: Yes Total Depth: 12,000 feet Plug Back Depth: 11,852 feet Perforations: 6,569-11,848 feet API No.: 42-177-32521 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Hunt Oil Company Lease Name: Reid Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford1) Survey Name: C. Mason, A-336 Direction and Miles: 8 miles SE. of Gonzales Oil: 204 MCF: 66 Choke Size: 23/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 340 Total Depth: 15,722 feet Plug Back Depth: 15,711 feet Perforations: 9,758-15,660 feet Lavaca County API No.: 42-285-33670 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Sabine Oil and Gas LLC Lease Name: Olsovsky Unit Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford2) Survey Name: W. Daniels, A-11 Direction and Miles: 4.8 mils NE. of Moulton Oil: 260 MCF: 410 Choke Size: 14/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 1,500 Total Depth: 16,477 feet Plug Back Depth: 16,367 feet Perforations: 12,507-16,269 feet

Gonzales County Records


Gonzales County Courthouse Deeds April 1-30 Flores, Gilbert Daniel and Flores, Leticia Ann to Weiler, Donald Landon and Weiler, Lindsey L., w/d, 86.74 Acres & 3.00 Acre Roadway Easement, Adam Zumwalt Svy, Gonzales & Fayette Counties. Brzozowski, Donnie (Trustee), Bernard Hajovsky Separate Trust and Hajovsky Separate Trust, Bernard to Brzozowski, Elaine Marie Hajovsky, Collins, Jeanette Hajovsky, Ealand, Judy Hajovsky, Hajovsky, Lori, Barton, Bonnie Hajovsky, Hajovsky, Bernie, Hajovsky, Bernard B. (AKA) and Hajovsky, David Wayne. Kelley Jr., Buster A., Kelley, Gwendolyn J. and Kelley, Gwen to Kelley Jr, Buster A. (Trustee), Kelley, Gwendolyn J. (Trustee) and Kelley Family Living Trust, w/d, Undiv. Int. in 94.97 Acres, Andrew Zumwalt Svy, A-503. Kelley Jr, Buster A. to Kelley Jr, Buster A. (Trustee), Kelley, Gwendolyn J. (Trustee) and Kelley Family Living Trust, w/d, Undiv. Int. In 133.117 Acres, Andrew Zumwalt Svy, A-503. Barta, Sharon Kay to Barta, Max Lee, w/d, 6.447 Acres, Nathaniel Osborne Svy, A-368. Kaspar Texas Traditions, LP to Kaspar Land Traditions, LP, w/d, 78.77 Acres, Joseph McCoy Svy, A-46. Kaspar Texas Traditions, LP to Kaspar Land Traditions, LP, w/d, 103.15 Acres, William Hill Svy, A-27. Pamela Sue, Inc. to Gonzales, Francisco and Gonzales, Maria C., w/d, 0.08 of an Acre (Pt. Lt. 3), Blk. 14) Orig. Townsite, Nixon. Barron, Bill Curtis to Wagener, Richard and Wagener, Hope W., w/d, 66.77 Acres, Isom J. Good Svy, A-225. Tuch, Michael and Tuch, Kara to Ibarra Jr, Daniel R. and Ibarra, Courtney L., w/d, 0.309 of an Acre (Pt. Lt. 1 Tier 1) Outer Town Gonzales. Garner, Larry D. and Garner, Betty J to Hodge, Jimmy Lee, w/d, 109.585 Acres, James T. Foster Svy, A-214. Edwards, Roger A. and Edwards, Susan J. to Breidenbaugh, Matthew J., w/d, 65.41 Acres, Ezekiel W. Cullen Svy, A-148. Carleton, Shirley Ann, Denker, Ronald Wayne and Kurtz, Patricia Gayle to Breitschopf, Saralyn and Breitschopf, Spencer, w/d, 0.129 of an Acre (Pt. Kings 4th Addn) Gonzales. Hunter, Gary S. to Hoffman, Hollas, w/d, Undiv. Int. in 0.608 of an Acre, Daniel B. Dillard Svy, A-184. Dion, John L. and Dion, Summer McBride to Crislip, Kevin and Crislip, Christine, w/d, 12.028 Acres, A B Hammett Svy. A-281. San Antonio Federal Credit Union to Neuse, Emily, w/d, 7.65 Acres (Lts. 163164) Settlement at Patriot Ranch, Sec. 2. Boyden, Mary Louise (Extrx), Boyden, David Mason (Estate) to Boyden, Mary Louise, w/d, Undiv. Int. in 99.88 Acres, Samuel McCoy Svy, A-340. Boyden, Mary Louise (Extrx), Boyden, David Mason (Estate) to Boyden, Mary Louise, w/d, 140.489 Acres, Daniel Carl A-166 & Henry J. Battling A-141 Svys. Boyden, Mary Louise (Extrx), Boyden, David Mason (Estate) to Boyden, Mary Louise, w/d, 99.867 Acres, Archibald Gibson Svy, A-237. Boyden, Mary Louise (Extrx), Boyden, David Mason (Estate) to Boyden, Mary Louise, w/d, 9.13 Acres, Henry J. Battling Svyt, A-141. Boyden, Mary Louise (Extrx), Boyden, David Mason (Estate) to Boyden, Mary Louise, w/d, 0.288 of an Acre, Archibald Gibson Svy, A-237. Boyden, Mary Louise (Extrx), Boyden, David Mason (Estate) to Boyden, Mary Louise, w/d, 57.98 Acres, Archibald Gibson Svy, A-237. Quinney, W.L. and Quinney, Barbara Jean to Q5 Family Limited Partnership, w/d, 31.015 Acres, A M Grenage Svy, A-222. Carradine, Keith and Carradine, Hayley L. Dumond to Avistar Properties, LLC, w/d, Lt. 119, Settlement at Patriot Ranch, Unit 1. Hunt Jr, Marshall Ray and Hunt, Deborah to Smith, James David and Smith, Pangsri, w/d, 62.511 Acres, Turner Barnes Svy. A-112. Lummus, Scott Carlton (Trustee), Lummus, Carol L. and Lummus 2006 Gift Trust, Scott Carlton to D-A, LLC, w/d, 147.753 Acres, James Stewart Svy, Gonzales & Caldwell Counties. Bunch, Candace Scott (Indiv & AttyIn-Fact) and Scott, Colby to Marathon Oil EF LLC, o/l, 187.83 Acres, A W Hill Svy, A-247. Polasek, Bobbie J. and Breitschopf, Kari Ann to Short, James and Short, Kathryn, w/d, Lt. 6 Blk. 1, Newman Heights, Gonzales. Richardson, Velma Ruth to Richardson, Rickey, w/d, 22.06 Acres, Sarah Smith Svy, A-415. Care Inns, Ltd., to Gonzales Texas Property, L.L.C., w/d, 1.371 Acres (Pt. Lts. 26-27, Tier 1) East of Water Street, Orig. Outer Town Gonzales.

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through Luling, Gonzales and Cuero is one of three which will converge in Victoria as part of the three-day weekend. Another full caravan of wounded warriors from Fort Drum will depart the Houston area for Port OConnor on May 17, while a third with those more seriously disabled will travel from the San Antonio Medical Center on Saturday, May 18. The latter caravan traditionally goes through Nixon and Smiley, where flagwaving well-wishers have lined the highway to show their support, and Gonzales organizers are hoping theyll be able to attract large throngs along St. Joseph St. as the caravan passes. The Knights of Columbus have already made plans to position U.S. flags along the route, and GEDC Executive Director Carolyn Gibson-Baros said the Come and Take It Flag will also be lining the route. Representatives from the Gonzales VFW and American Legion were also on-hand

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and promised they would turn out their members for the event, and Gonzales ISD representatves said they should be able to release students during their lunch period to participate. Warriors Weekends Susie Albert said the decision was made to drive through Gonzales rather than follow the 183 bypass because of the citys deep connection to history. I imagine Ill be making a lot of packets (for the warriors), she said. The Warriors Weekend is an annual event first organized several years ago to show appreciation for those wounded in combat in the Afghanistan and Iraq theaters, furnishing warriors and their families an all-expenses-paid fishing trip, fish fry and barbecue dinner at Port OConnor. The event has grown significantly and this year some 600 wounded warriors are expected to be able to take part. Local officials said they would fine-tune schedules and participation and will make further announcements next week.

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Area Election Early Voting Totals Through Tuesday, April 30 City of Cuero Candidates City Council - District One: John Fuqua City Council - District Four: Roy Johnson City Council - At Large: Bill Mathis, Tony Allen and David L. Ruiz Total early ballots cast - N/A City of Flatonia Candidates City Council (three At Large seats) Matt Freytag, Cathy Steinhauser, Dennis Geesaman, Joel Chris Kubesch and Jan Lahodny Total early ballots cast - N/A City of Hallettsville Candidates Mayor - Nancy Baraus and Warren Grindeland Alderman Place Two - Richard G. (Bugsy) Neilson and Gene Chandler Alderman Place Five - Cindy Renken Total early ballots cast - N/A Hallettsville ISD Candidates Trustee Place Four - Kevin Myers, Kyle Taylor and Herbert C. Beyer Jr. Trustee Place Five - Paul Cook Trustee Place Six (unexpired term) Mary Beth Najvar, Robert Lundy, Darrell Herring, Audrey Vaclavik Barrera and Scott Perch Janak Total early ballots cast - N/A Luling ISD Trustee (three At Large seats) - Gabriel Ayala, Karen Svoboda, Evelyn Hanson and Dr. Stan Hartzoler Total early ballots cast - 15 City of Moulton Candidates Mayor - Ervin Patek City Council Place 1: Lester Hohensee and Diana Rothbauer City Council Place 2: Minnie Lee Fishbeck, Jeremy Buehring and Travis Hill Total early ballots cast - N/A City of Nixon Candidates City Council (three At-Large seats): John Mercier, George Pena, Dorothy Riojas, J.J. Garza, Wayne ONeal, Larry Harrison and Joseph Koepecki Total early ballots cast - 4 Nixon-Smiley CISD Candidates Trustee Place 1: Angela Salinas Trustee Place 5: Lester Warcheza Trustee Place 7: Jimmy Newman and Harold D. Rice Total early ballots cast - 3 Shiner ISD Candidates Trustee Place 3: Dan Stafford Trustee Place 5: Max F. Moore III and Rusty Mills Trustee Place 6: Tim Kalich Total early ballots cast - 8 City of Waelder Candidates City Council (three At-Large seats): Roy Tovar, Alfred Thompson, Peggy Blackmon, Becky Ayala and Valentino (Tino) Hernandez Total early ballots cast - 18

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Lawrence is May 3, 2013. In accordance with the Modified Court Order, Civil Action No. 5281, Federal District Court, Eastern District of Texas, Tyler Division, the Gonzales Independence School District will screen all transfer applications and grant approval only within the limits established by the court order. Need child care? Contact Workforce Solutions. The Gonzales office of Golden Crescent Workforce Solutions offers help in locating affordable child care for those who are workingm attending school/college or in training. You must meet eligibility requirements. For details, contact the office at 830-672-2146 or visit www. gcworkforce.org. Due to renovations at the Belmont Community Center, out annual Rummage, Bake and Plant sale, held in April, will move the date to Saturday, May 4th, 2013 from 8 am to 2 pm. Thank you to GVEC and GBRA and GBRA workers and donations from the community, the Belmont Community Center, will once again, be available for Social and Community events. Thank you for your support. For more information call 437-2753. You are invited to audition for Dearly Departed, a 2013 summer production at the Shiner Gaslight Dinner Theatre, scheduled for Sunday, May 12 from 24 p.m. and Tuesday, May 14 from 69 p.m. at the theatre located at 7th St & Ave. D, in downtown Shiner. Call backs, if necessary, will be Thursday, May 16 at 6 p.m. There are parts for seven men and eight women. Vickie Westergren will direct. This comedic farce involves a colorful and dysfunctional group of Southern eccentrics struggling to plan a funeral for the patriarch of the Turpin family, who keels over dead in the first scene. Come to the auditions and be a part of the action and the laughter.

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The Gonzales V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary to Post 4817 will meet on Tuesday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Installation of officers will be conducted. All members are encouraged to attend. If you would like to become a member please attend. The United Methodist Women are sponsoring a book and video sale on Saturday, May 18 9:00am until noon in the Fellowship Hall at the United Methodist Church, 703 E Bowie in Luling. Come by to browse the wonderful collection of childrens and adult books and videos. Adult books and all videos will be $1.00, childrens soft cover books will be $.50. We have many, many to choose from. The Saturn Cemetery Association will hold its quarterly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 3 at the Saturn Community Building on Hwy 97 North. Light snacks will be served. All interested persons are encouraged to attend. For details, call 540-3858. Luling Kiwanis Annual Rummage Sale is scheduled 8 a.m.-3 p.m. May 18 at Tips, Toes & Bows, 600 South Magnolia, Luling. All proceeds benefit the youth of Luling. (Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Key Club, High School Scholarships) To donate items, call George Butler at 281684-9294, David Myers at 512-644-6632 or bring items to Magnolia Ts, 615 S. Magnolia Parents who live in a district other than the Gonzales ISD who want their children to attend GISD schools in the 2013-14 school year should make their applications for transfer as soon as possible. The deadline for turning in the application at the Superintendents office at 926 St.

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fore being transferred to San Antonio. Witnesses told police that Perez was shot from a blue car which drove away quickly. That vehicle was later stopped by Cuero Police and one of the suspects arrested, said Cuero Police Chief Jay Lewis. We located a vehicle matching the suspects description, made a traffic stop on the vehicle, identified the driver and confirmed he was one of the suspects in-

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volved, Lewis said. Lewis said that suspect took the second suspect to Cuero Community Hospital with a stab wound after the shooting. One of the suspects has confessed his role to police, Lewis said. The suspect with the stab wound was arrested after being treated and released. Lewis said police have recovered a knife, a 9 mm handgun and a 45 mm handgun during their investigation so far, adding the incident remains under investigation.

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marijuana (less than two ounces). The trio was transported to the Gonzales County Jail and booked without incident. As of press time, Valentin Mendez was still being held in lieu of a $3,000 surety bond. No further information was released on either Carranza or Martin Mendez.

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ing business to the Lone Star State, he added. The most important thing government can do is create a climate where people like John can know they can risk their capital and make a living. The most important thing a government can do is establish a regulatory and taxation climate that is fair and equitable. The Governor said his pursuit of business in California and other states isnt a dislike of those other states. I want California to be strong ... but theyve got to learn to be competitive, he said. If states dont respond to the businesses that are their jobs-creators, those businesses are going to leave. People call it the Texas Miracle, but its no miracle, its just common sense, Perry said. Herringtons decision to move from California to Texas has landed him and his business in a leadership role in the Second Amendment debate, something he didnt originally anticipate. Sen. ted Cruz has asked Herrington to sit on his Second Amendment Advisory Board. I never expected Shield Tactical to get all this attention, Herrington said. Weve had great success because Ive had the courage to stand up and speak out as a conservative business owner. He said the choice of Shiner was a natural. Well I go way back with some of the guys here, Tramer Woytek, and Ive known Chief Leck for years, and several others, he said. Theyve all been extremely helpful. Judge Woytek echoed Perrys remarks in saying that Herrington is but the first of what could be several businesses fleeing over-regulated states. Id like to express my appreciation to John for taking that leap of faith, Woytek said. I also want to extend word to other businesses in California, that we have

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Shield Tactical owner John Herrington introduces Texas Gov. Rick Perry during Wednesdays ribboncutting ceremonies. (Photo by Dave Mundy) other properties available to anyone else who wants to take that leap of faith. Shield Tactical currently employs six full-time, and Herrington said Wednesday that number should expand to 15. He said hes turning over the companys firearmsinstruction division to its Calfiornia operators. He said he wasnt expecting to find himself in a celebrity role. I saw that first article in The Cannon, I went over to Howards and bought four copies, he chuckled. There was a guy standing there and he asked, Why are you buying four papers? I told him Im the owner of that business in the story. he just looked at me and said, Naww... I go into the Tote or something, people will come up to me and ask, Are you him? Its kind of surreal.

The Gonzales Community African American Interfaith Church Scholarship Fund will hold its monthly business meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 2 at Union Lea Baptist Church in Gonzales. The public is invited. May 5-12 is National Music Week. Celebrated annually and sponsored by The National Federation of Music Clubs, this years theme is: Music-The Colors of Life. Make your life a little more colorful this week by finding something musical going on in your community and taking part either as a participant or an observer. IF you are in need of a meal, Helping Hands, a non-profit, multi-church ministry would like to bless you with a free lunch. Meals will be distributed Saturday, May 4th , beginning at 11 a.m. in the GCAM parking lot located at 708 St. Louis Street. Volunteers and donations are welcome. Contact Linda or Gary at 361-275-1216. The J.B. Nickells Memorial Library will hold its Annual Book Sale from noon-6 p.m. Thursday, May 2 in front of the library at 215 S. Pecan. The Gonzales American Legion Post #40 will host their regular monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 2 at the Legion Hall. All members and prospective members are urged to attend.

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2013 Pioneer Village Dutch Oven Cook-Off

Thursday, May 2, 2013

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Dutch ovens are amazing versatile cooking tools and can be used to make everything from a main course like Will Stewarts prime rib with red beans (above), Terry Mayfields decorated apple cobbler (below), a variety of breads prepared by the Stewarts, or Juan Gaytans savory carne guisada (top right).

This years event also included a quilt show at the Pioneer Village Church.

Winners in this years cookoff included the TNT Team, Terry and Terry Mayfield from Seguin; Juan Gaytan; Its not a Gonzales event without a ceremonial firing of Dick Kuenzler; and the Double Barrel Aces, Will Stewart, Brady Stewart and Jennifer Stewart, cooking in The Cannon. Here, Jack Boothe wakes up the neighbors. honor of the memory of the late Louis Kuntschik.

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home. Memorials may be made to The American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. Services are under the care and direction of OBannon Funeral Home. childrens laughter. Trista reveled in her bath time as she filled the tub full and slid down the back of the tub splashing water everywhere but still squealing with youthful exuberance and scrambling to do it again and again. Trista was a daddys girl at night, grabbing his cheeks with both hands and kissing her daddy welcome home and asking about his day with solemn concern. But Trista was a mommas girl always, shadowing her mothers every move and content that there was always a place on her mommas lap complete with an abundance of kisses and the calming promise she found in running her little fingers through her mothers hair. Trista would run to meet her momma when she heard her return from pitsin lessons (pitching lessons) soulfully inquiring about her evening and thrilled to find the chocolate milk momma picked up at the store. Tristas day was waking up with her beautiful hair all a strewn, jumping out of bed and with the quick pitter-patter of her bare feet running down the hallway to greet her mother with a smile and a multitude of squeaky kisses followed by some chocolate milk in her sippy-cup. Trista dressed herself and changed her clothes frequently throughout the day. Sometimes underclothing, tee-shirts and shoes were put on backwards, but that was of little concern to her. What mattered most was her will to be . . . to be with her best friend and sister Harlee, to be the peacemaker in sibling rivalries, to be able to hold baby sister Aba (Ava), to be the protector, to be with grandpa Sevcik to feed the Mee-Mows (cows) and to be first to meet grandpa Buddy for a piece of bubble gum. Trista, little Pontoon, with her will to be . . . shared with so many her greatest gift, unconditional love. Trista Ken Sevcik is survived by her loving parents, Ryan and Amye Sevcik; brother, Jacob Ross Spann; sisters, Callie Elizabeth Sevcik, Harlee Ann Sevcik, and Ava Marie Sevcik; maternal grandparents, Guy and Darlene McElroy, all of Shiner; paternal grandparents, Ronnie, Sr. and Debi Sevcik; aunts and uncles, Ronnie, Jr. and Danielle Sevcik, Marshall Sevcik, Michelle and Jason Etzler, all of Hallettsville, Katie McElroy, Jill McElroy and Mitchell McElroy, all of Shiner; great-grandparents, Marvin and Betty Adamek, Annie McElroy, Tommy and Elsie Grahmann, Alton and Marlyn Sevcik; and numerous loving cousins. A holy rosary was recited Thursday evening, April 25 at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church with Fr. Tommy Chen presiding. The funeral Mass was celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, April 26 in the church with Fr. Bob Knippenburg and Fr. Kirby Hlavaty as cocelebrants. Interment followed in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ronnie Sevcik, Jr., Marshall Sevcik, Mitchell McElroy and Jason Etzler. Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Federal Credit Union, in care of Trista Sevciks Medical Expenses at 1206 North Texana, Hallettsville, TX 77964. Services were under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home in Gonzales.

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Lee Hays Chambers, 1932-2013 Lee Hays Chambers, 81 of Luling, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2013. Lee was born February 18, 1932 in Hico to Thomas Lee Chambers and Irene Glenwood Chambers. Lee had served his country honorably in the U.S. Army and had been stationed in Germany. He was a 50-year member of the American Legion Post 177 in Luling, a member of the Luling Masonic Lodge #179 AF&AM, and a former member of the Luling First National Bank board of directors. Lee married Patricia Ann Carney Blevins on September 10, 1983 at the McNeil Baptist Church. Lee opened Chambers Grocery and Market in Luling in 1969. He sold the business in 1994 with the thought of retiring. Lee was a people person; he was a jovial man with a big heart. While operating his store, he had groceries delivered upon request and many people put their groceries on credit. Lee tried to help people, he was very generous and contributed faithfully to many organizations especially the Luling High School FFA Stock Show. He was devoted to his employ-

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ees and imparted his philosophy and recipe for success of personal service and genuine concern for others to those who worked by his side, with respect they referred to him as Mr. Lee. Retirement was not for Lee Chambers, he missed serving others, so in 2002 Lee opened Luling Barbeque which remains open today. Lee enjoyed sitting on his back porch, looking reflectively out across the field behind his home. He was a loving husband and dearly loved his grandson and Lee was so very pleased with their time spent together. Lee H. Chambers is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Ann Chambers of Luling; step-sons, Gary Blevins of Luling, Bruce Blevins of San Antonio, and Ken Blevins of Austin; grandson, Michael Blevins of Luling; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Billy Ray and Mary Chambers of Lockhart and Ed and Linda Chambers of Luling. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Donald Chambers; and a sister, Patsy Reed. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 2, 2013 at the Luling Civic Center with Rev. Beaux Hinote officiating. Interment will follow in the Luling City Cemetery. Pallbearers are Charles Bullock, Philip Gonzales, Miller Bullock, Tommy Jackson, Ricky Forman and Harold Huffmeister. Honorary pallbearers are Willie Joe Watts, Buddy White, Ben Twidwell, Homer Horne, Gary Blevins, Bruce Blevins, Ken Blevins, Don Carney and Joe Svoboda. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral

Trista Ken Sevcik, 2010-2013 On the pontoon, makin waves and catching rays . . . words of the song Pontoon so apropos for a 2-year old little girl who could rock the world with her smile and own you with her sparkling blue eyes. Trista Ken Sevcik, 2, danced into the arms of Jesus, Monday, April 23, 2013. Trista was born November 1, 2010 in Victoria to Ryan Ken Sevcik and Amye Elizabeth McElroy Sevcik of Shiner. Trista, or Pontoon as she referred to herself, was a dancer, a singer, a lover, a kisser and the girl in the movie The Lorax that character Ted Wiggins dreamed of. Trista was constantly on the move, walking was not in her vocabulary, running and jumping were always the course of her day, preferably barefoot. She delighted in playing with her siblings and sometimes baiting them with fun-loving teasing which would fill the room with

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James Louis Jimmy DuBose, 1934-2013 James Louis Jimmy DuBose, 78, of Gonzales went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 26, 2013. James was born May 10, 1934 in Flatonia, the son of James and Lexie DuBose. He married Darlene Marie Larison February 5, 1961 in Kingsbury, TX. He served in the U.S. Army Reserve and was stationed at Fort Campbell, KY during the Berlin Crisis in 1961. James and Darlene owned and operated DuBose Appliance Inc. Sales and Service for 25 years. James was a Quality Performance Dealer with the Whirlpool Corporation Houston Sales Division from 1976-1984. He and Darlene later developed rental properties. In addition to his profession, he was also a Jack of All Trades and could fix anything. He was a member of the Gonzales EMS where he handled transfers for 10 years and served as president for three terms during his active 15 years with EMS. He was the recipient of the Leo R. Schwart EMS Service Award in 1987. He was a 15 year member of the Gonzales Young Farmers. He was a member of the Gonzales Evening Lions Club, where he served as club president from 1983-1984; the Elks Lodge and the Woodmen of the World. He served on the Gonzales City Council for 7 years; board member of the Riverside Community Center for 2 years and was a board member of the Thompsonville Community Center from 1997 to 2012. He received the David B. Walshak Award in 1994. He was also a member of the Eastside Baptist Church. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years Darlene; daughters Denise Ann Coburn of Houston and Donna Marie Wurst and husband Guy of Buda; Charisse Reed and husband Less of Temple and Eddie Callendar and wife Judy of San Antonio who were like daughters and sons to him; brother Preston Wayne DuBose and wife Barbara Jane of Thompsonville; grandchildren Justin Coburn, Madison Griffin, Kelsie DuBose, Kala DuBose, Leila Siqueiros and husband Ramon and one great-granddaughter Madelyn Bowman; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins and his dear buddy and longtime friend Nolan Blundell. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Lexie DuBose and his son

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James Elton DuBose. Visitation was from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday with funeral services 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at the Seydler-Hill Funeral Home with Reverend Anthony DuBose Jr., Reverend Hollas Hoffman and Eddie Callendar officiating. Interment followed at the Thompsonville Cemetery. Pallbearers included Preston Paul DuBose, Brian Larison, Kenneth Larison, Monte Ray Gibbs, Jack Garrett, Donnie Grauke, Guy Wurst and Trey Presley. Honorary pallbearers included Clint Larison, Mike Cowan, Bruce DuBose and Nolan Blundell. Memorials may be made to Eastside Baptist Church, the Thompsonville Community Center or Accolade Hospice of Yoakum. Arrangements under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home 906 St. Paul St., Gonzales, TX 830-672-3232. Darrie Earl Buddy Connell, Jr. passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 23, 2013, after a brief battle with cardio pulmonary complications. Graveside Services were under the direction of Buffington Funeral Home in Gonzales, Texas and were held on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 4:00pm at Gonzales Memorial Park Cemetery in Gonzales, Texas with Reverend Paul Smith officiating. Interment followed. Buddy was born July 28, 1946 in Breckinridge, Texas to Darrie and Ruby (Lee) Connell, SR. He was the first of four children. After growing up in Alice Texas and attending A & I University in Kingsville, He pursued a career in the oil industry as did his father and grandfather. In 2000, after many years away, Buddy reunited with several old high school friends. They spent as much time together as possible visiting, and sometimes fishing, but always talking on the phone. They were a very special part of his life. One of Buddys great passions in life was fishing. Many catfish gave up their lives to his pursuit. For several years he and both of his brothers all lived on the Guadalupe River. Together they fished year around. On one of his trips to Rockport fishing he met what was to become one of his best friends, Ron Moore. He had finally found someone with the same passion for fishing as did he. Upon retirement from Seay & Seay Pump & Supply in Luling Buddy moved to Rockport to be able to fish more often. After three years we think he sensed his health was failing and moved back to Luling to be near his family. He is survived by one daughter Christie Connell, two granddaughters Shanise Connell, Hayle Christman, and great grandson Drelynn Connell all of Garden City Kansas, brother Ronnie Connell and wife Becky, brother Robbie Connell and wife Dianne, and sister Janis McCaskill and husband Phil, all of Gonzales. One niece Dr. Kristen DeCola and husband Jarrett of New Braunfels, nephews Ron Connell, Jr. and wife Kelli of Gonzales, Joseph McCaskill of Schertz, and Charles McCaskill and wife Suzanne of Ft. Worth. The family request memorials to: the Gonzales Animal Shelter or the Luling Animal Shelter. To join the family in celebrating Buddys life, Please go to: www.buffingtonfuneralhomegonzales.com OBITUARIES, Page A12

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Tom Brown Tommy Webb III, 1959-2013 Tom Brown Tommy Webb III joined the band of angels as he passed this life to the eternal on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at the age of 53. A loving husband, caring father, faithful friend and talented guitar player, Tommys legacy will long be remembered by a host of family and friends. Tommy created friendships everywhere he went, and over his years and journeys touched the lives of many with his outgoing personality, humor and concern. While he endured challenges and obstacles that would deter others, Tommy kept his head high and his commitment to friends and family paramount. Tommy was born on December 19, 1959 to Tom Brown Webb, Jr. and Janell Waller Webb. He grew up in Luling and graduated from Luling High School with the Class of 1978. An avid outdoorsman and gifted musician, Tommy grew up hunting, fishing and working on the Webb Ranch just outside Luling and following his marriage to Elaine Martha Beussink in November of 1997, built a house on the family land he had grown up on. With several bands, Tommy enjoyed playing the guitar, writing songs, and jamming with friends. He loved music of all types, with a special passion for the blues. Tommy made his living as a salesman. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, on the Board of Directors for the Zedler Mill Foundation, Inc., and served on the Tom Brown Webb, IV

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Sharon Alice Hastings (Dora) passed peacefully from this life the afternoon of April 9, 2013 after a Pulmonary Embolism at the Providence Medical Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas. Sharon Alice Hastings was born January 6, 1957 to the late Lou Alice (Dora) Johnson and Sidney Thomas and was later raised by the late Otis Johnson (Step Father). Sharon was raised in Gonzales, Texas where she graduated from Gonzales I.S.D. in 1975. Sharon confessed to Christ at an early age by becoming a member Providence

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Baptist Church. In 1975 Sharon married Ronald Ray Hastings Sr. to the reunion they had three children, Ronald Ray Hastings Jr. (LaTonja), LaShonda Nicole Hastings and Cathy Denise Fields (Charles) and six great grandchildren: DeJion Aqui Jones, Bernard Irving Robinson Jr., LaTavia Adonna Jones, Isaac Ray Hastings, Damarias Deshun Hastings, Tamyah Denise Hastings. After her divorce she persuaded a career with the Department of the Army for 29 years. Sharon retired as a Procurement Analysis in Fort Lewis, Washington; later moved to Leavenworth, Kansas to enjoy her retirement. She enjoyed traveling and living life to the fullest. Her famous quite was Why put off things tomorrow that you can do today. She was a delightful and enthusiastic person to be around. Sharon loved to dance and listen to her gospel, old school music. During the last days of her life she expressed how blessed she was to encounter some wonderful friends and family during her lifetime. Sharons surviving siblings by Lou Alice Johnson (Dora) are: Delores Marks, Opra Mae Knox (James), Alice Cline, Otis Johnson Jr, Curtin Johnson Sr., four nephews, three nieces and one niece preceded her in death. Sharons surviving siblings by Sydney Thomas are: Anthony, Rickey, Michael, Lenny, Lenard, Damon, Tonya, Deanne and Dawnunice and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Mary A. Matejek Baker, 1916-2013 Mary A. Matejek Baker, 96 of Gonzales, passed away Monday, April 29. She was born December 20, 1916 in Jackson County the daughter of Fritz and Bertha Gabrysch Matejek. She married Earlie Dee Baker on June 14, 1941 in Cuero. She was a homemaker and a loving mother, grandmoth-

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er and great-grandmother. She loved the outdoors, fishing with her husband, gardening and keeping a very well trimmed lawn. She raised vegetables and beautiful flower beds. She kept very active and did her own yard work well into her 90s. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Gonzales. She is survived by daughter, Shirley Wolff and husband James Buddy of Gonzales; daughter-in-law, Sandy Baker of Austin; sons, Ronnie Baker and wife Florence of Gonzales and Robert Baker and wife Jo of Lubbock; sisters, Martha Workman of Edna and Pauline Zuber of Wharton; brother, Clarence Matejek of Cuero; 5 granddaughters; 2 step grandsons; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Earlie, brothers Henry, Dave, Tony, George and Alfred Matejek, sisters Doris Baker, Rosalie Schlinker and two infant sisters. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, May 2 at SeydlerHill Funeral Home with Pastor Ildiko Rigney officiating. Interment will follow at the Woodmen of the World Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time on Thursday. Pallbearers include Steve Markley, P.J. Wegener, Matt Spahn, Scott Norton, Greg Turner and Rodney Morkovsky. Honorary pallbearers include her grandchildren and great-grandchildren Lori Spahn, Kristi Turner, Gaylene Markley, Beverly Wegener, Nikki Norton, Jesse Hunka, Tim Hunka, Colton Spahn, Avery Markley, Mason Turner, Phoebe Spahn, Logan Markley, Danny Ruiz, Wyatt Spahn, Garrett Turner, Ryland Kinnard, Luke Norton and Bellah Norton. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the First Lutheran Church in Gonzales. Arrangements under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home, 906 St. Paul, Gonzales, TX 830-672-3232.

Delia Cecilia Garcia, 1946-2013 Delia Cecilia Garcia, 67, a resident of San Marcos, passed away at her home on April 29, 2013. She was born April 23, 1946, in Cuero to Eulogio and Ygnacia (DeLeon) Ruiz. Delia will always be remembered as a kind and hardworking woman. She held managerial positions while working at Dairy Queen, HEB, and the Lynn Theater in Gonzales. She was a kind Christian woman who loved going to church for services and bible study. Most dear to her was her family and the family gatherings that brought them around her. Delia is preceded in death by her husband, Manuel B. Garcia; her son, Robert Luis Garcia; and her brother, Jose Luis Ruiz. She is survived by her children, Manuel R. Garcia and his wife Kathleen of San Marcos, Linda Louise Hernandez and her husband Jose of San Marcos, Daniel Garcia and his wife Sophie of San Marcos, and Michael Anthony Garcia and his wife Jennifer of San Marcos. Delia is also survived by her grandchildren who with great affection called her Momo, Manuel Robert Garcia IV, Kayla Myranne Garcia, Michael Tyler Garcia, Avery Diane Garcia, Ava Anais Margot Garcia, and Camille Chloe Mia Garcia; and great-grandchildren, Paul Anthony Evans, Bryssa Lynn Allen, and Richard Thomas Coles Garcia. Further she is survived by her brother, Alex Ruiz; sisters, Olivia

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Ortega and Lydia Alvarez; and other loving relatives all of who will miss her dearly. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 2 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Thomason Funeral Home in San Marcos. A Prayer Service will be at 7:00 p.m. that evening in the Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 3 at the Trinity Life Church in San Marcos. Burial to follow at St. James Catholic Cemetery in Gonzales. Pallbearers will be Paul Cerda, Manuel Robert Garcia IV, Michael Tyler Garcia, Jim Garza, Eulogio Ruiz III, and David Alvarez. Honorary Pallbearers will be Kayla Forrest Garcia, Ava Anais Margot Garcia, Camille Chloe Garcia, and Jessi Ruiz. For more information or to sign the guestbook online please visit www.thomasonfuneralhome.com Funeral arrangements entrusted to Thomason Funeral Home, 2001 Old Ranch Road 12, San Marcos, Texas. 512-396-2300.

Dealing with spring rashes


Its spring and time to be outside enjoying the beautiful weather. Unfortunately, some of us will find ourselves with an unexplained rash after spending the weekend outdoors. Rash is not a specific diagnosis, it is instead just a general term referring to skin inflammation. It may be itchy, bumpy, chapped, scaly, or otherwise irritated. So, when you find yourself with a rash you naturally begin to try to figure out what it is, and more importantly what to do about it? Some general guidelines about rashes might be helpful in figuring out the best course of action to take. Which Rashes Can Be Taken Care Of At Home? Most contact rashes can be taken care of at home by following a few simple guidelines. Use gentle cleansers instead of soap. Use warm water instead of hot water for washing. Pat rash dry instead of rubbing. Let air get to the rash if possible (try not to cover it). If you have any new cosmetics or lotions in your daily routine, stop using them (at least temporarily). Try not to scratch an itchy rash. If you have to scratch, use your fingertips instead of your fingernails. (Fingernails tear the skin.) Over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream wil help get rid of many contact rashes. Lotion with calamine or oatmeal will soothe many rashes, as will an oatmeal bath. When Should You Seek Professional Help For A Rash? Fortunately, many rashes will go away

Linda Walls Egger of Smiley TX, born April 30, 1948, passed April 27, 2013. She is preceded in death by her mother Ruth Walls, daughter Donna Egger, nephews Nathan Stewart, Shawn Stewart, and Timothy Mason, nieces Ashton Mason and Misty Walls. She is survived by her husband Billie Egger, father James Leo Walls, son Bruce Egger, daughter Becky Egger, granddaughters Taylor Egger, Kaitlyn Egger, and Rylee Egger, grandson Brady Egger, sisters Betty Patterson(Lester), Mary Mason(Clay), brothers James Walls(Madelin), Glenn Walls(Mickey), and Alan Walls(Barbara). In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the South Texas chapter, MDA/ALS 8600 Wurzbach rd., ste 700, San Antonio, TX 78240. Graveside services were held Monday, April 29 at Bundick Cemetery in Smiley, Texas.

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on their own in a few days. However, be sure to contact a health care professional if you have joint pain, a sore throat or fever, red streaks or tenderness near the rash (which may indicate infection), or if you have been bitten by a tick. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any of the following symptoms: Increasing pain or discoloration Tightness of the throat or difficulty breathing Swelling of the face New pain or a new rash Fever over 100.0 degrees F Confusion or dizziness Severe head or neck pain Repeated vomiting or diarrhea A rash can cause a great deal of anxiety. Stay calm. Anxiety will only make things worse. Use good sense and evaluate your situation. Pay attention to what is happening and write things down. If you dont, you may not realize how long the problem has been going on. Accurate facts will be a real help in diagnosing the problem. Have fun outdoors and if you find yourself red and itchy now you know what to do.

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Country Village salutes volunteers

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Volunteer Organization Award to Gonzales High School Anchor Club, represented by Lexie Dolezal, with Timinsly and Compton.

Resident of Year Elena Alvarado with Volunteers of America Texas CEO and President Melody Timinsly and is Country Village Square Apartments Community Administrator Pat Compton.

Volunteer Group: Gonzales Health Care represented by Belle Ducote, with Timinsly and Compton

Individual Volunteer: Pat and Ken Mosher with Timinsly and Compton

Building of the Year: Building #3 represented by Elena Alvarado, with Timinsly and Compton

Resident Volunteer of Year: Mollie ONeal with Timinsly and Compton

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GE 4th grade performers feted

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Gonzales City Manager Allen Barnes makes a thank you speech to fourth graders at Gonzales Elementary for the group of students who sang at the Texas State Capitol during Gonzales Day on March 20. That groups performance was recently broadcast by WOAI-TV. Barnes and Gonzales Economic Developement Council member Caroyln Gibson-Baros (right) present their thank you note given to them by GE music/arts teacher Jennifer Lamprecht. (Photos by Mark Lube)

Gifted/talented students take aim at global water crisis


By AMANDA GRAHMANN
Special to The Cannon

You must be the change you want to see in the world. The 4th grade gifted and talented class at Gonzales Elementary took this Mahatma Gandhi quote to heart recently when they began reading the book, A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park. The book tells the dual and intersecting true stories of the lives of two very different people: Salva Dut, one of the Lost Boys of Sudan, during the 1980s -1990s; and Nyaa young girl who had to spend 8 or more hours every day walking to fetch dirty water for her families survival until Salva built a pump well in her village in 2009. Fourth-grade student Hayley Sample stated, As soon as I started reading the book, I immediately fell in love with the topic. I love helping people, and this project will really change the world. It touched my heart. Student Jeffrey Decou said, I felt the book was inspiring and it encouraged me to never give up. The Lost Boys were an entire generation of boys, as young as 5 years old, who were forced to flee into the African bush as a result of the 2nd Sudanese Civil War, which began in 1985. As an 11-year-old from southwest Sudan, Salva first fled to the Itang refugee camp in Ethiopia. Then, as a teenager, he led 1500 Lost Boys hundreds of miles through the deserts of Sudan to the Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya.

In 1996, he was relocated to the United States along with approximately 3800 other Lost Boys. This story was very touching because you see what all the Lost Boys had to go through and how Nya did a lot of walking just to get water, commented Shelby Davis, one of the 4th grade students. After learning about the poverty and water crisis that this war-torn area of the world has gone through for decades and is still experiencing today, the 4th graders in the G/T class unanimously voted to undertake a charity project to help Water for South Sudan, Inc., the non-profit organization Salva Dut founded in 2003. Fourth grader, Samantha Barnick said, I wanted to do the project because I felt I could change Southern Sudan and help millions of people who deserve it. Classmate, Hope West, stated, I wanted to do the project because some people are not as lucky as I am and do not have clean water. Water for South Sudan, Inc. (WFSS) drills borehole wells in remote villages of South Sudan to transform the lives of tens of thousands of people. They only drill in peaceful areas of South Sudan, which are typically underserved by other larger humanitarian aid groups, and they utilize local people in both building the wells and maintaining them in the long-term. As of today, 145 wells have been drilled and all are still operational. The 4th graders researched the issue in depth and put together a video. The video

is entitled World Water Crisis: Every Drop Counts. The students are asking for donations of $1 at a time, because they will add up just like drops in a bucket. Also, just one dollar can have an enormous impact in a place where people live on less than a dollar a day. However, they will greatly appreciate any amount that they receive, no matter how large or small it is. Their goal is to raise anywhere from $500 to $1000, 100% of which will go to the WFSS charity. I would like to thank everyone who gives us donations. Thank you for getting

us one more step to our goal, said student Jordan Williams. The video will be available for viewing on the GISD home page in May. The 4th grade class invites you to go to the website and view the video. If you would like to make a donation, you may mail it to Gonzales Elementary at 1600 St. Andrew St. or drop it off at the Gonzales Elementary School office. For more information about WFSS, please visit www.waterforsouthsudan.org Remember: Every drop counts!

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Hopkins crowned new Fiddlers Frolics champ

The 43rd annual Texas State Championship Fiddlers Frolics saw a new champion crowned Sunday when Bubba Hopkins (left) of Porter claimed the title, besting 34 other challengers and winning a headto-head playoff against two former champs: Ricky Turpin (below left) and Carl Hopkins (below center). Last years champion, Dennis Ludike (below right) reached the callback round but did not make the finals. It was a special day Sunday when Wade Stockton (right) was inducted into the Texas State Fiddlers Hall of Fame. Stockton, who plays in the Scott Taylor Band, got a surprise visit from his band leader, who presented him with a custom-made guitar.

Cueros Eddie Davis was among those challenging for the title.

The winners really had to bring their A game this year, as several ladies wowed the crowd with their skills, including Mia Orosco of Laredo (left), 19-year-old Eischen Harkins of Austin (center) and Bonnie Riley of Victoria. Orosco and Harkins made the callback round in the competition.

E.J. Hopkins (left) claimed the title in the Seniors Division in Sundays playoff, with Bennie Bennett (center) taking second. The pride of Moulton, Dan Jasek (right) was also among the challengers.

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Lineup announced for Maine Street Summer Concert Series


The Gonzales Main Street Promotions Committee has lined up a stellar entertainment lineup featuring diverse acts of every genre including several regional favorites for the 5th Annual Gonzales Main Street Concert Series on Confederate Square in downtown Gonzales. In addition to the featured performances, Gonzales Main Street is also proud to announce the 4nd Annual Star Spangled Spectacular, Thursday, July 4 with live music and the largest fireworks show in South Central Texas. The 2013 series beginning Friday, June 7 and running weekly through Friday, June 28 and Thursday, July 4. Kicking the music off from 7-10 p.m. June 7 will be regional favorite Los Kolaches, combining the best of Cajun, Tejano and country into a unique sound. Another regional favorite, The Red Ravens, take the headliners role from 7-10 p.m. June 14. Giddings own Texas Unlimited Band will head things up from 7-10 p.m. June 21. Another familiar name, Shelly Lares,will bring her Tejano Revival act to the stage June 28 from 7-10 p.m. The series wraps up with the Star-Spangled Spectacular July 4, and two San Antonio-based acts will provide the tunes. The Meyer Anderson Band heads up the afternoon entertainment from 2:306 p.m., with the Toman Brothers Band playing from 6:30-11 p.m The fireworks show is scheduled for 10 p.m. this year. The Gonzales Main Street vision is that the central business district will be an outstanding example of historic preservation, the center of commerce and a tourist destination. Visit www.cityofgonzales.org for information on the main street program and more on the 2013 Concert Series, including sponsorship opportunities, volunteer forms and vendor applications.

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What a great place to find mom that perfect gift for Mothers Day. The Gonzales Art Groups May Art Show is running through Friday, May 3. All artwork will be displayed in the lobby of Wells Fargo Bank on St. Joseph St. Members of the group will have their latest works on display, as will local high school students will have some work displayed. This year for the first time, there will be a display from the Gonzales Youth Center of their artwork that they have done with the members of the Art Group when they have art time at the center. The May Art Show will be open during regular banking hours. Much of the artwork is for sale, as well as for showing. There will be a silent auction with art, gifts, services, etc. There will also be an opportunity drawing where tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. The opportunity drawing will have original paintings done by members Bea Maddox, Steve Lewis and Layne Miller. These beautiful pieces of art will be paired with gift cards from local eateries such as Guerras Grill, Running M Bar & Grill, and the Belmont Social Club. The silent auction and opportunity drawing will close at 5:15 p.m. on Friday, May 3. All funds collected for the silent auction and the opportunity drawing will go to the groups scholarship fund for county residents looking to further their education in the art field. Please let us know if there is

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Thank You!!
The Apache Band Boosters wish to thank the following businesses and community members who generously donated gifts of time, talent, supplies and financial assistance during the 2012-2013 school year. Thank you for helping us continue to support the band programs of Gonzales ISD!
Band parents, family members, and friends Concession stand volunteers Superintendent Dr. Kim Strozier School Board Members Gonzales ISD maintenance crews Tractor Supply Company WB Farm and Ranch Gonzales Building Center McCoys Storey Jewelers Personal Impressions Wal-Mart HEB Hendricks Farm Services Mr. Morgan Carter/Spray Rite Insulation The Country Cooks North Avenue principal Mr. Gene Kridler and staff Junior High principal Ms. Wanda Fryer and staff High School principal Mr. Dwight MacAllister and staff Mr. Scott Dierlam/State Farm Thunder Tires On The Spot Tire Service Fehner and Son Grain Boomers Sports Bar Mrs. Sandi Gandre The Inquirer The Cannon Johnson Oil Lone Star Bank GVEC Persons Flower Shop Pizza Hut Matamoros Taco Hut Subway KCTI Ms. Tiffany Shelton

We have so many wonderful people to thank for helping make this school year successful! Please forgive us if we failed to mention any one of our supporters on our thank you list.

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Divas at the Crystal


The Divas from Lockharts Baker Gaslight Theatre brought their entertaining Broadway Babes show to the Crystal Theatre in Gonzales Saturday and won an appreciative audience with a variety of tunes taken from stage and screen ranging from Cabaret to Chicago and concluding with an Abba medley that won a standing ovation. Each of the tunes featured different solo or combinations of the troupe of Tysha Calhoun, Candice Carr, Elizabeth Jean, Jennie LaBuhn and Rebecca Smootz and included both comic spoofs on the diva image as well as poignant tales from the heart. Jennie LaBuhn is Puttin on the Ritz

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Elizabeth Jean sings Lady is a Tramp

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Hummingbirds and feeders


Starting to write again. But first, I headed off to Puerto Rico and spent several days roaming the mountains and beaches of that wayward, maybe, state. The caves at Camuy were the first to call. Arranging a tour of Arecibo Observatory had to be included. One of the pre-K teachers that I work with in Austin introduced me to her mom (Maricarmen) and dad (Rafael) via email. Upon arriving Rafael became our guide and he shared his beautiful Island. Rafael had been the scout leader of a young man who became an engineer at Arecibo. A call arranged a private tour of this observatory that is radar mapping both the Universe and near Earth objects. I was thrilled. Of course, eating good Puerto Rican food was a must so several small local restaurants were visited. I hope that eating in the roadside kiosks on the highway to Fajardo counts as a culinary experience. I was in Puerto Rico to share our work with preschool science to a group of science educator, researchers and arrived early to explore. So what does that have to do with Living Off the Land and this particular column? One morning early, we drove from the conference site to the top of the nearby mountain and into El Yunque, a US National Forest. The tropical rain forest was filled with strange plants and flowers that were visited by the flitting demons of flower nectar one calls the hummingbird. Upon returning to my home here on the Guadalupe River, I was met by some of those darting fellows who noted an empty feeder. So you see the connection to Puerto Rico? We, in Texas, are blessed by hummingbirds with 18 species identified and others struggling to come across the southern border in search of a new life as they are helped north by global warming and our changing weather. Here on Esperanza, my home, I have only seen four species.
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1. Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Archilochus colubris 2. Black-chinned Hummingbird, Archilochus alexandri 3. Rufous Hummingbird, Selasphorus rufus 4. Buff-bellied Hummingbird, Amazilia yucatanensis The most common seems to be the Black-chinned followed by the Ruby-throated. Two years ago, during the winter, I hosted both the Rufous and the Buff-bellied species (one of each) but they did not show up this year. Or I missed their coming with the feeders running out during one of my travels. Most likely, they were young birds that got mixed up with their directions and came north or east instead of going south. Both must have decided that this was a dumb choice and followed their buddies from the summer and headed south to Mexico. From my experiences with feeders, the winter arrivals will stay around even if the sugar water gets a little nasty, but the birds will move on when containers are empty for a just a bit. I did keep the feeders up most of this past winter but attracted only bees and wasps. That is okay as they are hungry, too, and sugar and water are inexpensive. What I would do is make up small batches of sugar water instead of filling the entire feeder. I also do that in the Spring when it begins to warm. Right now I have one feeder out, but I have purchased two new ones that will soon be in business, starting with small (like quarter-full) amounts of sugar water. In the fall, I will have 7 to 10 feeders working that will be drained in a couple of days. The free flying and childless adults and their kids are attracted to Dr. Bobs outside

dining by the dozens. The air seems to hum with their activities and I can watch their antics by the hour. If you want to know more about hummingbirds then go to either of these web sites. Both are asking for volunteers to help determine the state of hummingbirds in America. You can help. Or you can help a school group to learn about this wonderful bird. Drop by a school to see if teachers or daycare staff are interested. http://www.rubythroat.org/ http://www.hummingbirdsathome.org/ You should have your feeders out now. Preparing the sugar water is simple. 4 parts water and 1 part sugar. NO COLORING. Do not waste your money on prepared feeding stuff. Several instructions that I have read say to boil the water after adding sugar. I do not. I do use hot water because the sugar dissolves easier. During the year, when the birds are most active, I make up half gallons in juice bottles and store that in the refrigerator. I have been cleaning my feeders in a dilute bleach solution and letting them dry. The Audubon Society says to use vinegar. I can see that the bleach would be toxic and will change my cleaning habits. You might also wonder about the RIGHT feeder. I have many different kinds. Some birds like to rest and feed. Others just come by, on the wing, and have lunch. My feeling is that variety is the spice of life. So I put out many and do not fill any until the height of the season. One can find some fine, expensive feeders but those are for your eyes and they may or may not attract birds. Just get started. You will be happy with the results. Dr. Bob Williams From the banks of the Guadalupe River near Belmont, TX

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Assemblies of God Gonzales Family Church Assembly of God 320 St. Andrew First Assembly of God 509 E. 3rd St. Nixon New Life Assembly of God Corner of Church St. & Jessie Smith St. Gonzales Bahai Faith Bahai Faith 621 St. George St. Gonzales Baptist Clark Baptist Church F.M. 794, Gonzales County Baptist Church Hwy. 87 Smiley Eastside Baptist Church Seydler Street, Gonzales Elm Grove Baptist Church 4337 FM 1115 Waelder, Texas 78959 First Baptist Church 422 St. Paul, Gonzales First Baptist Church 403 N Texas Nixon First Baptist Church Hwy 108 N Smiley

Gonzales Memorial Church of God in Christ 1113 Hastings, Gonzales New Way Church of God in Christ 514 St. Andrew, Gonzales Episcopal Episcopal Church of the Messiah 721 S. Louis, Gonzales (830) 6723407 Evangelical La Os del Evangelio Mission Capilla del Pueblo W. Central at 87 Nixon Full Gospel Camp Valley Full Gospel 7 mi N of Nixon on Hwy 80 Full Gospel Church 1426 Fisher, Gonzales Lutheran First Evangelical Lutheran 1206 St. Joseph, Gonzales Abiding Word Lutheran Church, LCMS 1310 St. Louis Methodist Belmont United Methodist Hwy. 90-A Dewville United Methodist West of FM 1117 on CR 121 First United Methodist 426 St. Paul, Gonzales First United Methodist 410 N. Franklin, Nixon Flatonia United Methodist 403 E North Main, Flatonia Harris Chapel United Methodist S. Liberty St. Nixon Harwood Methodist Church North 2nd and North Gonzales, Harwood Henson Chapel United Methodist 1113 St. Andrew, Gonzales Monthalia United Methodist CR 112 off 97 Smiley United Methodist 1 blk S. of Hwy 87 Waelder United Methodist 2 blks from Hwy 90 & 97 Webster Chapel A.M.E. 1027 Church St. Gonzales Non-Denominational Agape Ministries 512 St. James, Gonzales Living Waters Fellowship Church 605 Saint Joseph St. Gonzales Bread of Life Ministries 613 St. Joseph, Gonzales Cowboy Church of Gonzales County J.B. Wells Showbarn El Centro Cristiano Agua Viva of Waelder Sun. Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Emmanuel Fellowship 1817 St. Lawrence St. Gonzales Encouraging Word Christian Fellowship Hwy. 80 in Leesville Jesus Holy Ghost Temple 1906 Hickston, Gonzales Lighthouse Church of Our Lord 1805 Weimar, Gonzales New Life Temple for Jesus Christ Belmont, Corner of Hwy 466 & Hwy 80 River of Life Christian Fellowship 207 Steele St., Smiley 830-587-6500 Two Rivers Bible Church 1600 Sarah DeWitt Dr., Ste 210, Gonzales Inter-Denominational Faith Family Church 1812 Cartwheel Dr., Gonzales Pentecostal Faith Temple Hwy 80 (N. Nixon Ave.) Nixon Holy Temple of Jesus Christ No. 2 1515 Dallas, Gonzales Temple Bethel Pentecostal 1104 S. Paul, Gonzales Life Changing Church of Gonzales 3.3 miles north on 183, Right on CR 235, Right on CR 236 Presbyterian Pilgrim Presbyterian Church CR 210 off FM 1116 Presbyterian Church of Gonzales 414 St. Louis, Gonzales Messianic Judaism Congregation Adat HaDerech Meets on Saturdays and Holy Days, 672-5953

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First Baptist Church 406 N Ave E Waelder Greater Palestine Baptist Church S of 90-A (sign on Hwy 80) Greater Rising Star Baptist Church 3rd Ave S of Hwy 87 Nixon Harwood Baptist Church North of Post Office Iglesia Bautista Macedonia 201 S Congress Nixon Iglesia Bautista Memorial Hwy 97 Waelder Leesville Baptist Church E. of Hwy 80 on CR 121 Memorial Heights Baptist Church 1330 College Gonzales Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church 100 Capes Gonzales Oak Valley Baptist Church Hwy. 97 Bebe Old Moulton Baptist Church 2287 FM 1680, Moulton Primitive Baptist Church 1121 N. College Gonzales Providence Missionary Church 1020 St. Andrew Gonzales Baptist

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Shiner Baptist Church Avenue F and 15th Street, Shiner of Gonzales Union Lea Baptist Church St. Andrew St. Gonzales Union Valley Baptist Church FM 1681 NW of Nixon Catholic St. James Catholic Church 417 N. College, Gonzales Sacred Heart Catholic Church St. John St. Gonzales St. Joseph Catholic Church 207 S. Washington, Nixon St Patrick Catholic Church in Waelder 613 Highway 90 East Waelder St. Phillip Catholic Church Hwy 87 Smiley Christian First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 712 Crockett, Luling Churches of Christ Church of Christ 1323 Seydler St. Gonzales Church of Christ (Iglesia de Cristo) 201 E. Second St. Nixon Church of Christ E. 3rd & Texas, Nixon Churches of God Community Church of God 1020 St. Louis, Gonzales

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LOST & FOUND


LOST: Lost dog at CR 481 & 90A. Reward for return of Black/White Boston Terrier Male. Has tags and was pulling a leash when

LOST & FOUND


last seen. 830-4456821.

NOTICES
night (M and W 6 30 to 9), Gonzales Learning Center, 1135 St. Paul, 6728291. -------------------------Job Corps is cur-

NOTICES
rently enrolling students aged 16-24 in over 20 vocational trades at no-cost! Will help students get drivers license GED or High School diploma and college training if qualified. For more info call 512-665-7327.

HELP WANTED
Childcare Workers for Kids Club Working with kids from ages 2-12. PT position that could become FT. Morning and evening shifts available. Background Check Required. CPR certified is a plus. If interested, please come by to fill out an application at Revival Fitness, 931 Saint Lawrence Street, Gonzales, Texas. -------------------------Front Desk Clerk Signing-up new gym members, retail sales, taking payments, answering phone, maintaining cleanliness of gym. PT-FT position. Morning shift, 9-4. If interested, please come by to fill-out an application at Revival Fitness, 931 Saint Lawrence Street, Gonzales, Texas. -------------------------CDL DRIVERS WANTED J.M. Oilfield Service, a family oriented company is seeking professional & reliable Class A CDL employees. Requirements: 2 years experience tanker and must be willing to get HazMat endorsement ASAP. Call 830-672-8000. -------------------------AVON Representatives Wanted! Great earning opportunities! Buy or Sell! Call 830-672-2271, Independent Sales Rep.

GARAGE SALES
1106 St. Peter will hold their monthly yard sale in the Reception Hall. Friday & Saturday, May 3 & 4 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. -------------------------Yard Sale. 1517 School St. Friday & Saturday, all day. Womens, Mens & some children clothes. Lots of Plus sizes. Household appliances, decor (lamps), what-nots and jewelry. -------------------------Garage Sale, Saturday, May 4th, 8-12, 1607 Wal Nut St. (behind the EMS). Little bit of everything. -------------------------Saturday, May 4th, 9-12:30. 1614 Huisache St. Black Couch/loveseat, w/ coffeetable, $150/ set. Queensize mattresses, $100. Table w/6 chairs, $50/ obo.

MISC. FOR SALE


Poulan Weedeater, $65. Excellent condition, just like new. Push mower, $65., washer/dryer set, $350. Excellent condition. Call 361-2083565. -------------------------For Sale: Custom made picnic tables; made with treated lumber, with bolts and screws - will make the conventional table with seats attached to table; will also make tables with seat benches separate from table: 4-6 or 8 foot made for your specific needs. Call 830-540-4776 or 830-857-3273 for pricing and availability information. -------------------------ABOVE GROUND POOL 15x30 aboveground pool with deck, 48 high, needs new liner. Buyer disassembles, no delivery available. $1,400. Call 830-672-1106. -------------------------7 bags of shredded paper & various boxes. Great for packing. Call 830519-4176 (Gonzales). -------------------------For Sale: Pogo Stix, orange, 10-yrs & up, $10.00. UT Color Western Jacket, pants, culottes, cute, Size 8, $15.00. Go UT Longhorns. 830-263-4608 -------------------------2 refrigerators, 1 small, 1 large, King, Full Bed sets, floor lamp, night stands, table, chair. 830672-9611 or come by Care Free Inn, Gonzales, 1804 E. Sarah DeWitt Dr. -------------------------5.0 Chest type freezer, 2 TVs, 1 19, 1 - 25, 3 infant car seats. Excellent Condition. Call 830203-8633. -------------------------Kohler 15 water saver toilet, used 2 months. Paid $200, asking $100 cash. Call Barbara, 830672-1106. -------------------------For Sale: BGR 14 Series Bottom Mounted Swing

MISC. FOR SALE


Glass Door Refrigerator by Master Built. Contact Carolyn at Gonzales Poultry. 672-7954. -------------------------Party dresses for sale: 4 short, 2 long. Purple, yellow, gold, blue green. Also jackets, mens jackets, overcoat, etc. Call 672-8034. -------------------------For sale: Singer Sewing Machine with pedal, table w/6 chairs, almost new, hand crocheted table cloth, large, white, antique 3 pc. Loveseat and other yarn crocheted items. Call 672-8034. -------------------------DynaVoxV series 5. Communication device - has keyboard, m o u s e , c h a r g e r, case. Works great. new $8,000. Can go on internet, read ebooks, play music, download pictures & programs. Asking $1,000. Good for autistic children or speech impaired children or adults. kathy, 830-8576646. -------------------------For Sale: Concrete parking curbs 6 long 6 tall plain or painted, 16 + 20 long concrete cattle guard bases, cattle feed troughs. Call Vic for pricing, 6726383 or 857-3827. -------------------------MP3 Player. SanDisk 8GB. Brand new. 437-2046. -------------------------21 RCA TV, great for kids room or 2nd TV. $75. Call 437-2046. -------------------------MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Hohner acoustic guitar w/case. Good for student, $75. Keyboard, Casiotone, TT 360, $125. 437-2046. -------------------------Unicorn Collection for Sale. Call Frances between 9pm10am, 830-8576476. -------------------------1800S Double Barrell Shotgun, Remington $1,500. Call 512-917-4078. -------------------------Antique Straight Razor display case, 18x24 (Memorabilia). $695. Call 512917-4078. -------------------------Troybilt Trimmer with attachments (edger, tiller). 4 cycle, uses straight gasoline. $250. 361741-2604.
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LEGAL NOTICES

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE


CITY OF GONZALES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
The Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Gonzales, by this instrument, noties the public of a PUBLIC HEARING on the following project that has been presented to the Commission for their consideration: The below listed property is currently zoned as Residential District (R-1) and is requested be rezoned to Multi Family Residential District (R-2). ADDRESS: 17.197 Acre Tract Located on Robertson Street PROPERTY OWNER: Mrs. P R McCaskill C/O Samantha H. Mokate Trust PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: PT 7 & Range VI PARCEL: 12436 The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing May 14, 2013 at the Gonzales City Hall, 820 St. Joseph St. at 5:30 p.m., to allow for public comment on this project. After consideration and voting by Planning & Zoning Commission and the Public Hearing, projects go to City Council for their approval. The Planning and Zoning Commission encourages citizens to participate in the public comment and public hearing stages of all Planning & Zoning Commission projects. Citizens unable to attend meetings may submit their views to Kristina Vega, City Secretary for the City of Gonzales, by mailing them to P.O. Drawer 547, Gonzales, TX 78629. For additional information, contact the City Secretary ofce at (830)-672-2815

HELP WANTED
Help Wanted at Ednas Diner. Cooks, waitresses. Apply at Diner, 175 E. Hwy. 90. -------------------------Ranch Farm Hand. Reasonable compensation. work includes cattle & horses, fence maintenance, brush spraying, etc. 40 hour week. 830437-5772. -------------------------SOLAR SCREEN I N S TA L L AT I O N NEEDED We need someone who knows how to install solar screens on house windows. Please call 713805-8105 and leave a message with a number to call you back just in case Im away from phone. --------------------------

MISC. FOR SALE


Give Mom a gorgeous Desert Rose Plant on Her Day, May 12. 1-year-old, grown fro seed, Reds and Pinks. 830-236-5901. (5-913) -------------------------Aussie Charcoal BBQ pit, $35.00. Spanish style 63 in. long coffee table with glass inserts on ends. $75.00. Call 830-437-2619. -------------------------55 Gallon metal or Plastic Drums. Volume Discounts. $5.00 each. 830857-4321. -------------------------New Porch swing. Maple stain. $75. 512-917-4078. -------------------------Ladies boots, Justin Red Ropers, 8 1/2. Fat Babies, purple, 8 1/2. Silver-Studded dress, size 9. $20.00 each. 2 cowboy hats, red, 1 straw like, $10; 1 suede, $20. 830-263-1702. -------------------------5-13 inch tires for a race car. They are good for a dwarf car. Good tread, like brand new. $45 each. Call Brittany at 830-203-0762. --------------------------

LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE FOR PROPOSALS


The Gonzales County Appraisal District is seeking proposals for Group Health/Life/AD&D Insurance. A statement of the current benefit specifications may be obtained from the district office free of charge. Proposals must be received by the Gonzales County Appraisal District office, 928 St. Paul Street, P. O. Box 867, Gonzales, Texas 78629, no later than 12:00 Noon on Thursday, May 16, 2013. All proposals must be addressed to Lauren Clampit, Chairman, Board of Directors. All proposals must be sealed and marked on the outside of the envelope Group Health/Life/AD&D Insurance. Proposals will be opened at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2013, at the Appraisal District office located at 928 St. Paul Street, Gonzales, Texas 78629. The contract will be awarded at the regular Board of Directors meeting to be held at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 928 St. Paul Street, Gonzales, Texas. All persons submitting proposals are welcome to attend the proposal opening and the Board of Directors meeting. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. If a proposal is accepted it will be the proposal considered most advantageous to the Gonzales County Appraisal District. All parties submitting proposals shall use lump sum pricing. The method of payment will not be more often than monthly from the Districts General Operating Fund. No bond is required.
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

GARAGE SALES
Garage Sale: Saturday, 8a.m.-2p.m. 304 Juengerman. Everything needs to go. Furniture, dishes, appliances. -------------------------Garage Sale. Friday & Saturday, 8-5, 2984 Luling. Corrective plates, comics, indoor BBQ grill, Coca Cola 25th anniversary bottle never opened bottle in 1979. M-W-C clothes, baby items & lots of misc. items. 830-875-9446. -------------------------Templo Bethel Pentecostes Church,

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

Victoria College will receive sealed competitive bids for the Victoria College Workforce Training Center Electrical Provisions Gonzales, Texas, until 3:00 p.m., May 15, 2013. Bids will be received by Lydia Huber, Room 103, Academic Building, 2200 East Red River, Victoria, Texas 77901, and then opened and read aloud in Academic Building Room 108. Formal action on bids will be considered at a future meeting of the Board of Trustees. Bids received after the stated time and date above will be returned to the bidder unopened. Bid shall be based on lump sum fixed and unit pricing and must include all materials, labor, permits, fees, bonds and insurance. Contractor observations at the site of installation - 1828 St. Paul, Gonzales, Texas 78629 - is encouraged and may be arranged by contacting Larry Garret, D.V.M., Victoria College Director of Special Projects at (361) 485-6803. Failure by the Contractor to visit the site of installation to become fully informed of existing conditions shall not relieve the Contractor from compliance with all requirements of the Contract Documents. Bidding documents may be obtained by contacting the Engineer, Stridde, Callins & Associates, Inc., 1908 N. Laurent, Suite 540, Victoria, Texas 77901, telephone 361-8839199. A deposit of $50.00 is required for each set of documents. Checks for deposits shall be made payable to the Engineer. Full deposit will be returned provided complete, bound documents, including all addenda, are returned fully assembled and in good and re-usable condition within 10 days of the bid opening. All bids equal to or greater than $25,000.00 including any additive alternates, must be accompanied by bid security in the form of a cashiers check, certified check or bid bond made payable without recourse to Victoria College in an amount equal to or not less than 5% of the bid amount including any additive alternates. Performance and labor and material payment bonds will be required equal to 100% of the contract amount, if more than $25,000.00. Prevailing wages adopted by Victoria College and published in the bid documents must be paid on this project. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of 30 days subsequent to the opening of the bids without consent of Victoria College. All bid securities will be retained until contracts have been awarded and executed, but no longer than 30 days. Victoria College reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and to accept any bid deemed by the College as being most beneficial to the College, and to waive all formalities in bidding. Witness my hand this 26th day of April, 2013, Lydia Huber, Director of Purchasing, Victoria College

The City of Gonzales is accepting applications for interested citizens to serve on multiple City Boards; including the Zoning Board of Adjustments, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, JB Wells Park Advisory Board, Museum Advisory Board, and Tourism Advisory Committee. All interested parties will need to complete an application and return to the office of the City Secretary by May 1, 2013. If you have any questions concerning the duties and functions of any of the Boards or Commissions please contact Kristina Vega, City Secretary at 830-672-2815 or citysecretary@cityofgonzales.org.
GONZALES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES I.

LEGAL NOTICES

General: Gonzales Economic Development Corporation seeks proposals from qualified engineering firms to provide professional engineering services on an as needed basis. Gonzales Economic Development Corporation will select a firm to provide the services requested using the Competitive Negotiation Procedure for Professional Services. The complete Request for Proposal is available at the City of Gonzales Municipal Building, 820 St. Joseph Street, Gonzales, Texas, between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm, Monday thru Friday, and online at: www.GonzalesEDC.org or www.CityofGonzales.org.

II. Scope of Services: Gonzales Economic Development Corporation seeks professional engineering services to assist with particular projects as may be needed. Projects may be any which are within the scope of professional engineering and surveying. III. Site Visits: Site visits are strongly discouraged in the interest of reducing costs prior to shortlisting or the interview stage. IV. Term of Contract: Gonzales Economic Development Corporation shall enter into a one-year term contract with the selected engineering firm. The contract may be renewed, at the discretion of the OWNER, for up to three (3) successive one-year terms. V. Evaluation of Proposals: Proposals will be considered by the GEDC Board of Directors at the meeting Monday, June 3, 2013 at 6:00pm. VI. Contents of Proposals: Each firm which wishes to submit a proposal in response to this Request for Proposals (RFP) must submit eight (8) copies of companys proposal, along with a cover letter of not more than two pages. VII. Rejection of Proposals: Gonzales Economic Development Corporation reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received. VIII. Deadline: Eight (8) copies of the written proposal and one electronic version shall be submitted by 5:00pm Friday, May 24, 2013. Proposals shall be mailed or delivered , and should be addressed to The Gonzales Economic Development Corporation, 820 St. Joseph Street, Gonzales, Texas 78629, Attention: Kristina Vega, City Secretary. All proposals will be stamped with receipt date and time and no proposals received after the deadline shall be considered. IX. Information: Any questions should be addressed to the Gonzales Economic Development Corporation, 820 St. Joseph Street, Gonzales, Texas 78629, Attention: Carolyn Gibson-Baros, Economic Development Director, by telephone (830) 672-2815 or email cgibson@CityofGonzales.org.

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CLASSIFIEDS
MISC. FOR SALE
For Sale: ORGANIC EGGS. Free Range chickens. $2.00 dozen. Will deliver to Gonzales weekly. 830-540-3536. -------------------------Large shower chair. 19 color TV w/ stand, stand has rollers. 857-8090. -------------------------2 Lounge Chairs, 6 ft. tall headboard, bed frame, oak dining table, antique egg incubator, entertainment center, lamp stand w/ drawers, booth dining table, planter boxes. 361-5944307. -------------------------Large amount quality items. Everything $85.00; worth about $300. Health problems prevent garage sale. In Lockhart. Mel, 512376-9396. -------------------------Clavinova Yamaha Digital Piano w/ bench. Under Warranty. $2,700. Call 830-339-0111. -------------------------Used Dell Computer. Keyboard & Monitor. $250 cash. Call 512-917-4078. -------------------------FOR SALE Used cyclone fencing and post. 1990 Dodge pick up with lift gate. Can be seen at GHA 410 Village Dr. Gonzales, Texas. For information call Jeanette Conquestat 830-672-3419. -------------------------Upright piano for sale. Great for kids starting piano lessons. All keys works. Needs to be tuned. $100. Call 830-8325965. -------------------------Unique BBQ Pit, Stagecoach. Includes Electric Rotisserie $275. Call 512-917-4078. -------------------------Electric Hospital bed, $150. 5821120. -------------------------Stain Glass Window, white tail deer. $275. 512-9174078. -------------------------For Sale: Headache Rack, Bumper Hitch, Aluminum Running Boards, 5 office desks, Lift Chair, Antique Bed, Leather Sofa Bed. 1109 FM 532 West, Shiner. 361-596-4403. -------------------------Air Framing Nailer. Contractor Series. $75.00. Call 361-7412604.

FURNITURE
672-2604. -------------------------Large Oak desk w/ glass topper and large wooded desk. 830-672-3626. -------------------------New Sofa for Sale. $400. Call 830-8759422, Luling. -------------------------Couch, dresser, buffet. $50 each. Call 830-263-1181. -------------------------7 pc. dinette, $95; coffee and end table, $75; Rollaway Bed, $35; 37 TV, $15; 2 office receptionist chairs, couch, table, etc. 361-596-4096. -------------------------Small round dining table with leaf, extends to oval. $50. Vintage pub table with extensions, $175. Black metal futon with mattress & cover. Like new. $75. 830-540-3382.

MOBILE HOMES
Up with vinyl siding, shingled roof. Fayette Country Homes, Schulenburg, 979743-6192. Open Sundays, 1-6. tierraverdehomes.com. (RBI 32896) -------------------------Why pay more for less? Our custom Factory built homes have the features you want at the absolute lowest prices! Dont over pay, come in today. Fayette Country Homes, Schulenburg, 979-743-6192. Open Sundays, 1-6. (RBI 32896). -------------------------TRADE YOUR OLD HOME TODAY! We pay top dollar for trades! No money down! Singlewides, Doublewides, Triplewides, Park Models, Cedar Cabins! Call now 830-620-4500. RBI#36649. -------------------------USED SINGLEWIDE Like New! - Super Nice Shape! Only $17,900. Call now 830-620-4500. RBI#36649. -------------------------EARLY BIRD TAX REFUND! Dont wait to buy your home! Got taxes coming back? Get started now while interest rates are 3.85%. Call now 830-620-4500. RBI#36649. -------------------------WHOLESALE USED DOUBLEWIDE 2011 - Like New ONLY $64,900. 4/2 28x64! Call now 830-620-4500. RBI#36649. -------------------------FANTASTIC 4BR on 4.6 ACRES Beautiful - land and home package. This home is super nice. Very private! comes with a barn and fenced! Call now 830-620-4500. RBI#36649. -------------------------OIL FIELD HOUSING! Manufactured homes that sleep up to 16 men C O M F O R TA B LY ! READY NOW! Call now 830-620-4500. RBI#36649. -------------------------3bedroom/2 bathroom singlewide available. $27,900. Call if in need of housing. 830-3056926. RBI#36486. -------------------------OILFIELD HOUSING - 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom with washer and dryer, office spaces, must see to appreciate. 830-305-6926. RBI#36486. -------------------------Between 4-5 Acres for Sale. Doublewide. Excellent condition. Hwy. frontage. 3BR, all electric, all appliances. Call 830-857-1026. --------------------------

MHS FOR RENT


Mobile Home for rent, 2BR/1Bath, appliances/some furniture, on ranch near Ottine. No pets/smokers. $850/mo. plus deposit and electricity. (830) 424-3089 or (361) 537-2131. -------------------------Roadrunner Mobile Home Park, 3 bedroom/1 bath, furnished Mobile Homes for Rent. MOVE IN SPECIAL. $675 for the first three months, $775 the fourth month and after! $675 for deposit. More information: 361-293-3420/361582-6593/361-7980816, 900 Old Shiner Rd. Yoakum, Tx. -------------------------For Sale or Lease. 3 BR Trailer House, 2 RV Spots. Leesville. 830-433-0603. -------------------------FOR RENT: 2bed, 1 bath trailer. New kitchen floor. For more information call Samantha at 830-857-5812.

HOMES FOR RENT


1ST MONTH RENT FREE 3/2s from $595/ month. Several homes available. www.silentvalleyhomes.com. Lockhart, 512-376-5874. -------------------------Cabin for Rent. 1BR/1BA. Secluded, in country. $100/ nightly, Mon.-Fri. or $350/weekly. Weekend rates vary. No smokers. Call 830857-0986 or 830857-1418. -------------------------Completely remodeled inside and out. 2 & 3 bedroom homes. Fully furnished. Rent by night, week or month. Fantastic neighborhood. Cheaper by night than hotel room. 672-5169. -------------------------3BR/2BA large house. Fully furnished, beds, linens, washer/dryer, cable T.V., stove, refrigerator. CA/ CH. Great for crew. Monthly or lease available. Home in town, plenty of parking. 512-8205461. -------------------------Charming 1/1 home on 2 wooded acs, w/lrg. deck in country, 77 North, paved road. $775/ mo. No pets/smokers. 512-415-6483. -------------------------3/2 Large home on nice lot. $1,250/mo. Stove, refrigerator, included. Families or Oil Field Workers welcome. 713-5013416. -------------------------For Rent: 2BR/2BA/2CG home on 183 N. $1,250/mo., plus deposit. Call 830857-4458 for information. -------------------------Motel Suites. 2 bedrooms, full kitchen, porch/small yard. $68 nightly, $310 weekly. Crews welcome. Call JR, 512292-0070, 512-6560521. -------------------------House for Rent. 302 Lancaster, Moulton, TX. Nice spacious 1BR home w/appliances & a large yard. Call for info. 832-633-3950. -------------------------Single Suite. Perfect for Supervisor for Oil Company. Full kitchen, washer/ dryer, TV/Full cable, wireless internet. No smoking inside.

HOMES FOR RENT


No Pets. Fully furnished and all bills paid. Private Yard/ Garage. Weekly, $280; Deposit $300. Call 512-292-0070 -------------------------Home For Rent. Country Home. completely remodeled. 2BR/1BA, CA, hardwood floors, roof for AG Project. Navarro ISD between Seguin & New Braunfels. $1,000 month, $1,000 deposit. 830-660-7351 or 830-822-5348. -------------------------ATTENTION OIL AND GAS PIPE LINERS - CREW HOUSING AVAILABLE Furnished with all bills paid -- Full Kitchen - Personal bedrooms and living room. WEEKLY RATES AVAILABLE.

HOMES FOR RENT


Please call JR at (512) 292-0070 or (830) 672-3089. -------------------------MOTEL ROOMS AVAILABLE NIGHTLY RATES Single nightly rates starting at $35.00 per night. Which include A/C, Microwave, Refrigerator, TV/Cable and furnished with all bills paid. Please call JR at (512) 292-0070 or (830) 672-3089. -------------------------For Rent to oilfield or pipeline workers 2BR/1BA, CH/A, furnished kitchen in Yoakum. Call 361293-6821. -------------------------3/2, like new 1,800 sq. ft. in Nixon. $1,000/mo. Call 830-857-6921.
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Looking for a 2 or 3BR nice house in Nixon and Leesville area. Call 830-8571658. -------------------------Looking for a nice house in or near Gonzales. 940-2844255.

COMMERCIAL FOR SALE


Busy Restaurant with large customer base for sale in Smiley, Texas. Equipment included. Contact Nick or Doris, 830-587-6262, 210-373-6869 or 210-883-4271.
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AUTOS
5-13 inch tires for a race car. They are good for a dwarf car. Good tread, like brand new. $45 each. Call Brittany at 830-203-0762. -------------------------2005 Cadillac CTS in excellent mechanical conditiion. 109,000 miles, 4-door, V-6, $8,800 OBO. Call 830672-1106. -------------------------For sale: Merucry Grand Marquis. Metallic Jade Green Effect. 22 inch rims. C.D. Player. Runs great. $4,000. 830203-8841. Thomas. Serious calls only. -------------------------1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. Special Performance Coop. The LT5 engine is a 32 valve engine with a 16 fuel injections and twin double over head cams. Call: 830-540-4430. -------------------------Car and truck rims for sale. 15 and 14 rims. Can be used on trailers, trucks or older cars up to 1980. 4372232. -------------------------SIMPLY THE BEST deals on new Chevrolets and GMCs AND over 100 used vehicles with financing to fit most credit situations. Grafe Chevrolet GMC, Hallettsville, TX 800-798-3225 or 361-798-3281 or GRAFECHEVYGMC. COM -------------------------2006 Chevrolet Impala for sale. 4-door, V6 engine, a little over 17,000 miles. Silver. One owner. Asking $13,000. 830672-3147. -------------------------1988 Saab 900 Turbo Coup Convertible. Top work but rebuilt clutch. Good buy. $800. 830-857-5927. -------------------------1972 Chevy Half Ton Pickup. Rebuilt drive train except rear end. All original. 29K Engine, 50K Transmission. 3/4 rear springs. $1K. 830-857-5927. -------------------------For Sale: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - $7,500. 2nd owner pickup with low miles, cold A/C, spray-in bed liner, grill guard, towing package and more! Call Lauren at (361) 648-5049 for more info. -------------------------Tires for Sale. 4 brand new tires - 255-35ZR20 Nitto Extreme ZR with Rims - Martin Bros 20 universal rims. $500. 830-8571340.

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ROOM FOR RENT


Room for rent for working person. 1BR/1BA. Quiet neighborhood. Call 203-7146 after 4 p.m.

HOMES FOR RENT


3/2 country home for rent. For more information, call 830-857-8090. -------------------------Cottages for Lease. Fully furnished cottages for rent in Gonzales, TX. Includes all furniture, flat screen TV, linens, kitchen items & appliances (full-size refrigerator, range, microwave, washer & dryer). Utilities paid. Weekly Housekeeping Included. Month-toMonth Lease. $500 Security Deposit. Application Required. 1 Bedroom, $1,300/month, 2 bedroom, $1,600/ month. Call 830351-1195. Shown by appointment. -------------------------House for Rent. 3BR/2 1/2 BA. 1536 Sq. Ft., w/2 master suites. Perfect for oilfield executive or families. In Marion. $1,100/per month. 830-914-4044. -------------------------2BR/1BA house. 765 Sq. Ft. Large deck on back. $875/mo. Marion, TX. 830914-4044.

2900 Johnson Street, Gonzales, TX. Gonzales Manufacturing offers an excellent benefit package, paid holidays, bonus programs, paid vacation, medical, dental, and 401K Retirement Program.

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LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE


CITY OF GONZALES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
The Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Gonzales, by this instrument, notifies the public of a PUBLIC HEARING on the following project that has been presented to the Commission for their consideration: The below listed property is currently zoned as Heavy Commercial District (C-2) and is requested to receive the overlay zoning for (PUD) Planned Unit Development. The underlying Zoning District of C-2 will stay intact with the property. PROPERTY OWNER: Robert K. Burchard and William F. Burchard PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, in Range No. 9, East of Water Street in the Original outer Town of Gonzales PARCEL: 12496 The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing May 14, 2013 at the Gonzales City Hall, 820 St. Joseph St. at 5:30 p.m., to allow for public comment on this project. After consideration and voting by Planning & Zoning Commission and the Public Hearing, projects go to City Council for their approval. The Planning and Zoning Commission encourages citizens to participate in the public comment and public hearing stages of all Planning & Zoning Commission projects. Citizens unable to attend meetings may submit their views to Kristina Vega, City Secretary for the City of Gonzales, by mailing them to P.O. Drawer 547, Gonzales, TX 78629. For additional information, contact the City Secretary office at (830)-672-2815

FIREWOOD
MESQUITE BBQ WOOD FOR SALE in Gonzales County. All sizes and shapes, ready to use. (830) 672-6265. -------------------------Firewood: Pickup load is $60.00. If you haul. Delivered is $85. Call: 830-5404430.

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HAY FOR SALE


96 Round Hay Bales in field pen. Take all for $60/bale. 5404359 ro 540-4301.

Norte Oil & Gas Services at 830-519-4326 (M-F)

Day/Night positions available. CLASS A CDL, Good driving record, benefits available. Contact:

NOW HIRING CDL DRIVERS

HELP WANTED

FARM EQUIPMENT
Want to Buy: Oliver 60 Tractor. V.A.C. Case Tractor. Run or Not. 361-293-1633. -------------------------5 Bale Hay King Trailer & Bale Flipper Loader. Load hay without getting out of truck. Video on baleflipper.com. $13,500. 512-5655927.

AdministrAtive AssistAnt
The Historic City of Gonzales Texas is in search of an Administrative Assistant to the City Manager. We are seeking a detail-oriented, self-motivated, and organized individual to provide administrative and technical support for a variety of departmental functions. The AA to the City Manager must have the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast paced, priority changing environment. REQUIRES a High School Diploma or equivalent, a minimum of 2-3 years of experience as an administrative assistant or office manager. Associates Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or related field preferred. Must be able to pass criminal history background check and pre-employment drug screen and pre-employment physical. Please submit a cover letter and resume to kvega@ cityofgonzales.org Position will remain open until filled. The City of Gonzales is an equal opportunity employer.

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FURNITURE
Table with 4 chairs, Loveseat, Southwestern design, Queen size bed w/ mattress & boxsprings, Girls white iron daybed, mattress, boxsprings, pop up unit, matching white desk, white china cabinet. All excellent condition. 830203-8633. -------------------------Large china cabinet, $200.00 . 830-

MOBILE HOMES
HUGE Selection of Used and Repo Homes. Open 7 days a week. Fayette Country Homes, Schulenburg, 800369-6888. Open Sundays, 1-6. (RBI 32896). -------------------------Brand New Factory Direct. 3BR/2BA Home, $29,900 Including Move & Set-

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COMM. FOR RENT
Office Space for rent - $650.00 includes water and electricity. No long term contract. Contact Kim at Gonzales Storage Units (next to McCoys). 830-672-3763. -------------------------Office Space for rent. 1500 sq. ft., with one acre for truck parking, located at 314 West Cone Street, Gonzales, Texas. If interested please call (830) 672-4433. -------------------------For Rent: Office space or store front, 960 sq. ft., 1/2 block off square. Kitchenette, 1 ba, newly refurbished. For more information, call 830-672-6265. -------------------------For Rent: Industrial Property for rent. M1 Ind. Storage Yard, 70x130. Church Street. 830423-2103. -------------------------For sale or lease. 10,000 sq. ft. Bldg. with multi-level loading docks Prime location

COMM. FOR RENT


- with offices and separate garage. Call 830-857-5448. -------------------------For Lease: Small office space w/workshop located at 339 St. George. Recently Renovated, $400/ month. For more information please (830) 672-5580.

APTS. FOR RENT


Aumont Hotel. 1 & 2BR Suites and rooms. Seguin. 30 miles to Gonzales. 512-757-0280. -------------------------Efficiency apartment. EVERYTHING furnished. Pots, Pans, towels, TV. 183 N. $600/per month. Call 830875-3028. -------------------------3BR, 2BA 1670+Sq. Ft. Upstairs apartment on Residential Lot in nice area of Cuero, $1,185/ mo. includes all Util. with cable and WiFi, fully furnished - incl. linens. Hotelstyle kitchenette (no sink or stove), but full-size fridge, microwave & Keurig brewer. Hot plate ok, outdoor bbq w/ propane & charcoal grill onsite. No pets. $750 deposit, 3 mo. lease. (361) 4841922, leave message.

HOME SERVICES
8710 or email barbarajp30@hotmail. com. -------------------------In Home Appliance Repair. Washer, Dryers, all major appliances, 30 years experience. Haul Scrap Metal & appliances. Call Larry at 361-596-4391. -------------------------Hand for Hire, Odd Jobs Done, FREE estimates. Anything you dont want to do, Junk hauling, Tree Removal, Lot clearing, House pressure washing, office help, ranch, farm, lawn & Flower beds, Barbed wire fence repair, gutter cleaning, I do windows. One call does it all. Call Terry (830) 203-1503 or (830) 857-5927. -------------------------I am looking for a private setting job around Gonzales, Cost or on 1116 (Pilgrim Road). I have 20 years experience. Please call Emily, 830-4372727; Cell, 820-2632768. -------------------------LOOKING FOR A JOB Certified Nursing Assistant. Not hiring but looking for work as a Live-in caregiver or Live Out in San Antonio or Seguin area. Have 30 + years experience. CPR certified. Loving, dependanble and experienced with Home Health, Agencies, Hospice, and have a big heart. If interested please call 830391-4837. -------------------------Camera work for businesses, promotional uses, editing titles. 830263-0909. creativechannel@live. com. -------------------------For Your Specialty Cake Needs. Call Connie Komoll, 830-203-8178. -------------------------Will do house cleaning Monday thru Friday. Call 830203-0735. -------------------------Sewing & Alterations. Jo West. 830-203-5160. Call between 9 a.m. & 9 p.m.

LAWN & GARDEN


General laborer for yard maintenance and trimming, labor/mowing/weed eating. Reasonable rates. Call or test if interested, Duke, 830-857-3118. -------------------------Willing to mow lawns in morning or evening. Also will do weedeating. Not affiliated with any companys. 830263-0909. -------------------------Lawn mowing service, residential & commercial. Will also mow oilfield yards or large oil related businesses. Liability ins., free estimates and low cost. No job too large or too small. 830-2634181.(TFN)

RVS FOR SALE


RV For Sale. Older unit. 5th wheel. $2,900. Contact Richard, 830-5566905. -------------------------Ford Motorhome. 44,000 orig. miles. All working. $2,995. 830-857-6565.

BOATS FOR SALE


1996, 18.5 Baymaster Center Console Boat, 120 Horse Force Mercury Motor with Jack Plate, Lourence GPS Mapp i n g - S o n a r - Fi s h Finder, Marine Radio. $7,000.00. Contact 830-263-2920. -------------------------For Sale or Trade: 27 Sailboat, Beam 8, fiberglass. 361561-3335. Ask for Jeff.

LIVESTOCK
For Sale: 2 & 3 year old red & black Brangus Bulls. No Papers. Good selection. Call 830-4375772. -------------------------Black Limousin and Angus Heifers and Bulls, Gentle Increase your weaning weights. Established breeder since 1971. Delivery available 979 5616148 . -------------------------Muscovy ducks for sale. $10.00 each. 830-263-2482. (TFN) -------------------------Laying Hens, $10.00. 512-7180482. -------------------------For Sale: Registered Polled Hereford Bulls. 8-22 mths old. Heifers also, 8 months to 2 years. 830-540-4430. -------------------------WANT TO BUY: Any or Unwanted Horses. Call Leejay at 830-857-3866. -------------------------For Sale: Baby & Young Adult Ducks. Mix Breeds. Cost $3.50-$20.00 each. Call 830-857-6844, ask for Tammy Stephens. -------------------------DISPERSAL SALE. Miniature donkeys (28 to 36), male and female, solid and tricolored, 6 mos. to 4 years. Four year olds may be registered with vet exam/affidavit. Excellent pets, loves people. Priced according to gender, age and color. 830672-6265 or 8574251. -------------------------Dwarf Nigerian goats (miniature), multicolored, male and female, 3 mos. to 2-3 years. 830672-6265, 830-8574251.

FOR LEASE
12 acres/house/office with Hwy. 80 frontage between Belmont/Nixon near Leesville. Will subdivide. For sale or lease. Would make a great oil field yard or residence. Call Peyton, 512-948-5306; David, 713-252-1130. -------------------------Land for lease for oil field service equipment. Prime location. 4 miles N. on 183. 2 1/2 acres. Electric, water, parking, storage. Call 203-0585 or 672-6922. (TFN)

TRAVEL TRAILERS FOR RENT


Travel Trailer. EVERYTHING furnished. TV. 183 N. $600/per month. Call 830-875-3028. -------------------------RV for Rent. $300/ wk. Call 512-6674356. -------------------------Travel Trailer for rent or sale. Rent is $300.00 per week with all bills paid. Will relocate to RV park of your choice and I pay the RV Rental. Or $1,000.00 per month with all bills paid. Will sell travel trailer for $55,000. Call 830351-0943 for details. -------------------------RV Space for rent. $300 month. All bills included. If interested please call 820-203-9255 -------------------------Fully furnished Travel Trailers for rent. Will rent weekly or monthly. Pets Allowed. $50.00 Deposit. $300 per week or $1,000 per month. Call Terry for details, 830-3510943. Will relocate to RV Park of your choice. All utilities paid. -------------------------Travel Trailer for rent for RV space in Smiley. All utilities included, good healthy environment. 830-2039255 or 361-7906305. -------------------------30 Travel Trailer w/2 slides for rent in RV Ranch in Gonzales. Swimming pool, laundry facilities, shower house and all bills paid. $300 a week. 830-3056926. -------------------------28 Travel Trailer for rent. Can be moved from job site. Call 830-305-6926. -------------------------Office or Living Trailers for lease or buy. Peyton, 512948-5306; David, 713-252-1130. -------------------------RV Rentals available at Belmont RV Park Estates. Call Richard, 830-556-6095.

MOTORCYCLES
Gruene Harley-Davidson is currently buying pre-owned Harleys. Looking to sell youR Harley? Call Jon Camareno at 830-624-2473.

RECREATION
2006 Land Prides 4x4 Recreational Vehicle For Sale. Approx. 200 hours. Honda Motor. Independent Suspension. Windshield and Roof. 4x4. Asking - $4,950.00 in very good condition. Call 830-8574670.

CHILD CARE
I am looking for a sitter for my 6 year old daughter for before and after school a few days a week. Preferably someone who can come to my home. References and experience required. Contact me at 830203-9159. -------------------------Mom, let Jumping Jelly Beans be your drop in child care answer. Go shopping, run errands or have a great evening out while your mind is at ease knowing your child is safe and happy. Standard drop in hours apply: day, evening and night. Lets talk! References and resume available. 830-5194012 -------------------------Child care in home. I have 2 openings, Curriculum and meals included. Please call for details. 830-263-0058.

HOME SERVICES
Sitting at night taking care of elderly in their home. References, transportation. Call 361212-8731. -------------------------Need personal service? Will clean oilfield campers, homes and apartments. Also offer laundry work, ironing and running your personal errands. If you need a pair of jeans or shirt ironed for the night out or last minute event and didnt make it to the cleaners in time, give me a call (830) 203-0716. References. Available. -------------------------House cleaning services available. Reasonable rates. Servicing Gonzales and surrounding areas. References available. Call Barbara at 979-777-

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PETS
ANUE Pet Grooming. 7 days a week. Hand/Scissor Cut. Small, $20 & $30; Medium, $35 & $40; Medium/Large, $45. Ask for Susan. 361-258-1505. -------------------------FREE TO GOOD HOME: Red Heeler Female, 2 years old. Her name is Brandi, with papers. Call 830-481-4707. -------------------------Free Puppies. Five Lab/Cocker Spaniel Mix. 830-857-0459. -------------------------Precious long haired Chihuahua puppies. Pure bred. 9 wks. old. Born Thanksgiving. 1st shots & wormed. Paper trained. Males & Females. Playful and very cute. Raised in my home with a lot of love. $200/each. 1-830-560-6668. -------------------------Free kittens. Call 361-594-4307. -------------------------We stock Sportmix Dog and Cat Food, Demon WP for those ants and scorpions. Livestock show contestants, we carry feeders, waterers, heat lamps, access for show birds. Gonzales Poultry Supply, 1006 St. Paul Street, 672-7954.(TFN)

HELP WANTED

Now Hiring RV Park Manager (Bi-Lingual a plus) 5784 US Hwy. 90A Gonzales, TX 78629 Contact Rob Martin for interview at 361-277-3403.
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General labor

2900 Johnson Street, Gonzales, TX. Gonzales Manufacturing offers an excellent benefit package, paid holidays, paid vacation, attendance bonus program, medical, dental, safety and 401K Retirement Program.

RVs FOR SALE


1999 Mountain Aire Motorhome - Ford V10 gasoline engine - Onan generator - 2 slide outs - 2 A/Cs - all appliances in working condition - driver side door - sleeps 4-6 - no smoking or pets - VERY CLEAN interior - Call 210884-7085 - Asking $22,000. -------------------------203 Big Sky 38 Fifth wheel Travel Trailer. 3 slideouts, very, very nice. 3 1/2 yrs. Bumper to bumper warranty left. $17,900. Call 512914-8347. --------------------------

REAL ESTATE
House for sale in Moulton area. .47 acre. Needs some TLC. $24,000. 979743-0269. -------------------------Home for sale by owner. 2BDR, can be made into a 3 BDR/1BA, corner lot, storage building. 1404 Cavett St., Gonzales, TX. Contact Jen at 830-3514069 after 6 p.m. $65,000.00. Needs minor repairs. Good starter home. -------------------------Real Estate: Owner finance, 1214 St. Matthew. 2B/1Ba. $73,000 or best cash offer. Call Martha, 830-556-2280. Habla Espanol. -------------------------For Sale Historical Estate Home. Built in the 1800s. Great investment home. Made into 4 apartments. Does need work. Home is located at 713 St. John, Gonzales, Texas. Asking price is $225,000.00. Contact information, Alex Lopez, 512921-8707 or Lupe Lopez, 713-2068105. -------------------------3/2, CA/CH, on 5.42 Acres, 75 miles West of San Antonio. Extra Large garage. Call for information, 830-494-4102. ---------------------------------------

HELP WANTED

EquipmEnt OpEratOr i
Full-time position and part-time position at J.B. Wells Arena. Heavy lifting, cleaning stalls and buildings. Work some weekends and nights. Need to operate tractor and mowers. Understanding of horses and rodeos a plus. Assign stalls and RVs and be responsible for collecting fees. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance, retirement program and paid leave. Applicant must be able to pass a pre-screen drug test and alcohol. The City of Gonzales is an equal opportunity employer and encourages interested parties to apply. Please complete an employment application and take to City Hall or mail to: City of Gonzales Attn: Payroll Dept. PO Box 547 Gonzales, TX 78629 No phone calls, please.

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LIVESTOCK
For Sale: 4 Mouflon Sheep. 830-4814707. -------------------------FOR SALE: Beautiful Bay Mare ( brood mare) 14 yrs. Excellent bloodline (Three Bars & Leo). All offers considered. Pics available upon request: amazin_grace454@ yahoo.com. Ph: #. 830-560-0238. -------------------------Fancy Feathers Bantams. Feather Duster Roos. Colors, pairs, $20. Will deliver to Gonzales. 512-272-5147. -------------------------For Sale: ORGANIC EGGS. Free Range chickens. $2.00 dozen. Will deliver to Gonzales weekly. 830-540-3536.

Assistant Manager needed by the Gonzales Branch of World Finance. Valid driver license and auto required. This is a Manager Trainee position and a career opportunity that offers excellent salary and a complete fringe benefit package. Promotion to Manager possible within 15 months. No experience necessary. Apply in person at 623 N. St. Paul
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RV SITES FOR RENT


RV Sites Available in Nixon. $350/mo. includes utilities. Call 830-857-6921.

BOATS FOR SALE


For Sale: 2006 Fisher 1710 Aluminum Fishing Boat with Trailer and Cover. 60 HP Mercury 4-stroke with less than 40 hours. Motor Guide Trolling Motor, 2 Fish Finders...cockpit and bow. Bait Wells, Live Well, Loads of Storage. Includes Trailer and Mooring Cover. Excellent Condition, always Stored Inside. $7,000. Located in Cost, Texas. 512-656-2912.

Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms has immediate full-time positions available for

Various Positions
We offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401k, and Vacation. Apply at Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms, Inc. County Road 348, Gonzales, TX. 830.540.4516. KPMF is an EOE. Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms solicita personal de tiempo completo inmediatamente en

Holmes Foods, Inc. is seeking a Safety Technician for our Poultry Processing Plant in Nixon, Texas. Candidate must have the following qualifications: safety training, knowledge of OSHA 1910 Safety Regulations, first aid, able to work flexible hours, and be self-motivated. Bilingual is preferred. Interested applicants should fax resume to Jimmy Newman, at (830)582-1767 or call (830)582-1551, ext. 226 to set up an interview.

SAFETY TECHNICIAN

Diferentes reas
` de Ofrecemos Seguro de Salud, Dental, de Vision, Vida el plan 401k y Vacaciones. Interesados favor de aplicar en Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms, Inc., Country Road 348, Gonzales, TX 830.540.4516. KPMF es un Empleador con Igualdad de Oportunidades (EOE)

Plant Openings Plant Palletizers & Cleanup Positions


Vacation, Sick Leave, Hosp. Ins., Dental, Vision, 401K, ESOP. Apply in person at: Cal-Maine foods, Inc., 1680 CR431 or 748 CR 422, Waelder, Texas 78959. Mon-Friday, 7-4 pm. Telephone number 830-540-4105/830-540-4684.

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REAL ESTATE
Low Down on a 3/2/1136sq ft. home. Asking $79,800 w/ only $800 down. 202 East Lee Smiley, TX. Call Mr Smith, 855847-6806. -------------------------Older couple downsizing 15 acres (10 acres fenced), house, 3/1 1/2, Barn, ponds, trees. Wharton County. $137,000. 979-5333262. -------------------------4BR/2BA, 1900 Sq. ft. 210 Tanglewood Trail. New appliances, remodeled, new master bath. 830-857-6488. -------------------------House for Sale/To Be Moved: 3BR/1Ba frame house, pier & beam foundation, central A/H. Buyer responsible for moving house from property, $6,000. 830-857-4172. --------------------------

REAL ESTATE
Two story, eleven room home which includes three bedroom, two baths. Apprx. 2,500 sq. ft. on about an half acre. Corner lot, zoned for resident i a l / co m m e rc i a l. Luling. $150,000. 830-875-6975.

LAND
lease. For Storage or Oilfield Equipment etc. 1 1/2 mile from city limits off 183 S. Call 830-2634888 for information.

WANTED
Im looking for a 1959 GISD yearbook. Call Jimmy at

WANTED
361-571-6888. -------------------------Wanted: Old work

WANTED
western boots. 830672-7384.

MISC. SERVICES
David Matias, Owner 830-263-1633 1026 St. Paul St., Gonzales Window Tinting, Commercial.

MISC. SERVICES
Call for appointment.

HUNTING LEASES
5 experienced hunters looking for at least 800+ acres for hunting in Westhoff area. Bill Cain, 281-684-0165.

LAND
75 Acres Gillispie Co. 10 Min. N. of Fredericksburg. Hwy. Frontage, Hunting, Investment or Retirement. $7,500 acre. swk@gvec.net -------------------------Wanted to lease land for cattle grazing. Must have water and fences. Contact Mitchell Hardcastle, 830857-4544. -------------------------90x60 lot for sale. For more info, call Jose at (936) 4888115. -------------------------5 Acres or more to

RV SITES FOR RENT

GONZALES COUNTY. Large lots, long term rentals, with laundry service available. $300/mo. + utilities, Pool Open.

RV-SITES

Belmont RV Park

All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention or discrimination. Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-9279275.

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MISC. SERVICES
Belmont RV Park. Belmont Texas Propane Services available. Call 830-4243600. -------------------------Affordable Welding Service. Call Stan, 830-857-6621. -------------------------Pampered Chef D e m o n s t r a t o r. Host a Show! Its Easy! Choose from a Cooking Show, Catalog Show, Facebook Show or if you need an item, here is my site, https:// w w w.pamperedc h e f. b i z /z ava d i l. Dee Zavadil, 830857-1495. -------------------------Lucky Shots by Dee. Need Family Portraits, Family Reunions, Birthdays, School Pictures, Weddings, Etc. 830857-1495 -------------------------Plumbing Repairs. All Types of Plumbing. Master Plumber. Reasonable Rates. Please Call 713-203-2814 or 281-415-6108. License #M18337 -------------------------No Limit Accessories

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57 Acres just north of I-10 Near Waelder. Brush, oaks, hay fields, 2 tanks, 3/2 home, ct Pending Contraapartment. barn w/electricity, Equipment. Part minerals. $275,000. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 198 Acres, Atascosa County, West of Floresville. Huge Creek Bottom, 2 tanks, water meter, shallow well, electricity, oaks, elms, persimmon, mesquite, black brush. Could this be your new hunting spot? $2,895 per acre. Might divide into two tracts. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 260 to 861 Acres. NW Corpus Christi. Lake, Barn, Pens, 2 water wells. Great cattle place. Paved corner. Excellent for Subdividing. Price $2,750 to $3,500 per acre.

3.7 ACS. 4BR, 3BA, 2LV.................. $150,000 Great Home: Reduced........... $125,000 306 McClure - 3BR, 1 Bath................ $65,000 New on Mkt: Super home, Country Village.......................................... $295,000 $70,000 1618 St. Peter - Home and extra lot.... 1.66Crockett acs., riverfront, nice M/H.............. 473 Lane-Settlement - 3 bd., ................................................. $115,000 beautiful property.................................. $258,000 Brick office bldg., downtown...$114,000 1602 Water St .-commercial/rental.... $150,000 Lot - Live Oak...........................$8,000 2342 FM 108, 3 bd.,2 story home.....$145,000 Land $89,000 792 90-B - Lakefront.............................. 51 acs., royalties, private, utilities, ...... 312 Cr. Rd. 471, Lakefront + ,3 bd., ...............................................$5,500/ac 1.5 acre lot............................................$150,000 11.2 acs., Hwy 90. Gast RdCT .......$5,300/Ac. NTRA CO Shirley Breitschopf CT RA NT CO CR 228 - 15 acs., M/H, trees................$87,500 153 acs., FM 2091.........................$795,000 830-857-4142 perfect homesite................. $4,990/Ac. 61 acs., Lynnette Cooper 3.94lynnette@gonzalesproperties.com acs., Settlement.......................$65,000 10 acs., Settlement.........................$79,000 Carol Hardcastle 2-4 acs., Sarah DeWitt............$25,000/Ac. 830-857-3517 1 ac. Seydler St...............................$25,000 You can reach our staff by calling: 8.7 acs., city limits........................$120,000 830-672-2522 58 Phone: acs., trees, potential, edge of town............. ...................................................$12,000/Ac.
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If its not one thing, its your mother: the weary travelers return home
My sister and I went to the airport to pick up Mother and Dr. John from their trip to Florida and the Bahamas, praying that they would be on the plane. And I dont mean that as a joke, we were honestly praying that they were not lost. We had not heard from either one of them in 10 days. What happened to that rule she had for us to call every day so Ill know you are OK? An airline representative was pushing them both in wheelchairs. Wheelchairs? Did they fall, is something broken? Strokes? Mothers silver beehive hairdo was in shambles (I bet there was a trail of hairpins from Florida to Texas) and Dr. John had a terrible cold ... two whipped puppies. But they were home safe, prayers answered. They didnt have much to say about the trip, only that they were so glad to be home ... I bet they were! Mother did say there seemed to be a lot of changing around; ya think? Dr. John lost his credit card and had to call his bank
The thoughts, experiences, and ramblings of Gyla Dench: daughter, widow, mom, grammie extraordinaire, and middle school asst. principal (ret.)

Once I Lost My Mind, I Was Fine Gyla Dench

First Row: Cara Nell Baron Decker, Terry Ruddock, Diana Proa Smith, Alice Perez Lopez, Ruby Ruth Rodriguez, Johnny Camarillo, Fern Sievers Rajnoch, Judy Lloyd Bell, Rita Pekar Quinton, Gary Quinton. Middle Row: Shirley Fortune Pirkle, Sara Stockton Perryman, Mary Lois Ince Brisco, Pam Marrou Lester, Marie Miller Peterek, Elaine Hajovsky Brzozowski, Lisetta Tieken Tharp, Patricia Gould Ross, Shirley Mosley Hamilton, Betty Benes Marak, Virginia Vernor Pirkle, Linda Stulting, Diane Mican Pilat, Patty Denker Kurtz. Back Row: Clyde Sommerlatte, Larry Gray, Albert Rodriguez, Phil Breitschopf, Donnie Brzozowski, Lee Price, Walter Rusty Warren, Neil Johnson, Ronnie Kresta, Marvin Wilkinson, Donnie Kurtz, Leslie Pirkle. Also attended, but not in picture: Johnny Finch

Class of 68 celebrates 45-year anniversary


On April 13, the Gonzales High School graduating Class of 1968 celebrated their 45 Year Class Reunion at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Gonzales. Thirty-seven classmates attended the event. Besides having a great time visiting, the group engaged in various activities, including a Silent Auction, Split the Pot, as well as viewing several displays of high school memorabilia. Seventeen deceased members, who were missed by so many, were recognized.

A delicious meal of brisket, German potatoes, green beans, peaches and iced tea was served. Classmates had their choice of two cakes for dessert: a red velvet cake decorated with an Apache head in full headdress or a white cake bearing the inscription GHS 1968. Following the meal a slide show presentation, which included photos from the 1968 Lexington, pictures provided by classmates from their high school years, and past reunions, was enjoyed by all.

Time for the rummage sale!


The grand day has finally arrived for the Belmont Community Center Fund Raiser Rummage Sale. It is set this next Sat. May 4th, from 8AM to 2PM. We will have plants for sale. We will also have baked goods for sale. We really need you to come out and support us this year because we need the money for the renovation of the center. Contact Mary Ann Day at 4372753 for info. Come and get them before Mothers Day. You can start dropping off your very good selling rummage on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week. People will be at the center at 10AM to receive your donations. Please bring your plants earlier on Friday and someone should be there to help you with them. We appreciate the help and support from individuals from the community who have donated money and time for these renovations. Also many businesses have cut their services and supplies percentage wise. We especially help the support that we have received from GVEC, GBRA, and the GBRA who have gone beyond our expectations. We still have a need for funds and there is still much work to be done, but the Belmont Community Center is returning to be a viable place to have reunions, meetings, and all kinds of happenings for the community. Connie Bond, P. O. Box 906, Belmont, TX 78604. 424-3568; Shari Lee, P. O. 947, Belmont, TX 78604, 424-3803. Thanks to Esther Moore I have a detailed write up about the Leesville Homecoming or May Day as it was called back in the year of 1935. It is always the first Sunday in May (May 5th). This year Missy Rice Dirks has accepted the request to be the Speaker. It seems just yesterday that Missy was running around playing. The regular business meeting will be from 9:45 to 10:45a.m. At 10:45a.m.the old school bell

to okay a check at the hotel. Now, I am not sure why he had to pay the hotel because all of this trip was prepaid, unless ... he was at the wrong hotel, which is entirely possible. I did find the stub for his rental car. I am not sure he ever turned it in because he said they rode a train and a bus to the airport. I wonder if your rental charges on a car exceed the cost of the car, do they give you the car, if you can find it? I am not sure anyone will ever know just what all happened on that trip. Neither one of them was very clear on the details; best not to know, I guess. Gotta love em.

Sandis Country Fried News

Sandi Gandre
will ring. The old school bell has been restored and brought back to life so that it will really ring. The Memorial Service will begin with Rev. Terry Davis in charge of the music. Terry has a beautiful voice and can make the piano talk so to speak. There will be guest musicians and the voices of the Ward Family, Missy Dirks, and her mom, Margie Rice, as well as other singers. We hope to have several other ministers visiting as well. Food should be served by 12Noon with each family bringing a dish big enough to feed their family plus some extra. Some recipes I am sure have been passed down for generations. Tea and utensils are provided. You are asked to help with your monetary donations. There are many generations of loved ones in the Leesville Cemetery. That cemetery does not stay in good condition by itself. It takes money to keep the grass mowed, the holes filled up, and the see that tombstones do not fall over. Hope to see you in Leesville on May 5th, at the old Methodist Church grounds. Then Mothers Day is right there in the middle of things. Dont forget Mothers Day on May 12th. Also in Leesville they have Flag Day planned for May 18th. This is always a very interesting day which honors our country. The 49th Soefje Reunion will be held Sunday, June 2nd, at Southbank Subdivision Clubhouse, 222 Southbank Blvd., New Braunfels, TX with registration starting at 11AM and 12:15 PM meeting followed by lunch. For more information contact: soefje. reunion@aol.com, Carolyn Linnartz 830-643-9917. If your family has grown or decreased, changed etc., you will need to bring that information. Your prayers and thoughts are needed for the following: Joe Kotwig, Mr. Bill, Jesse Esparza; Mariessa, Bill and Marie Lott, Louise Jones, Sandy Ingram, Aunt Georgie Gandre; Danny and Joyce Schellenberg, Sarge Duncan, Mildred ONeal, Rhonda Pruett, Matt McGrew.Terrence,

Sesame Study Club News


The Sesame Study Club held their annual Friendship Tea at the home of Mrs. Mark Ince with Mrs. Marvin Barta serving as co-hostess. Mrs. Ralph McGarity, president, welcomed members who also introduced their guests. Friends enjoyed visiting and were served lovely refreshments consisting of party sandwiches, an assortment of cakes, fresh fruit, dips and chips, tea or coffee. The next meeting will be held at The Heights on May 22 with Mrs. Percy Pettus and Mrs. William DeBerry serving as co-hostess.

Shiner Heritage Quilters News


The public is invited to learn a special method of making the lovely, traditional bowtie quilt block at the Tuesday, May 7 meeting of the Shiner Heritage Quilters. The meeting will be held at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, located at 102 W. Church St., (1 block off Hwy 90A) in Shiner. Mathilda Melnar will demonstrate a unique way to sew this very special block. Supplies will be provided for this hands-on activity. The meeting, which begins at 6:30, includes show and tell, door prizes and light refreshments. Members, who range from beginner to advance, are always eager to share knowledge and learn about quilts from each other. Visitors and new members from Shiner and the surrounding towns are always welcome. For more information log onto www.shinerheritagequilters.org.

Whats Happening at the GYC


Heres whats happening at the Gonzales Youth Center this weekend: Thursday, May 2 Open 3:30-6 p.m. 3:30 p.m. - Tutoring. Get help in all subjects. We can help you get your grades up and keep them there. Get in the habit of coming in and staying ahead with your classes. Students working in homework lab will earn 200 points an hour. 4:30 p.m. - Yoga. Fun beginner class for everyone. Dress in loose clothes. 200 pts. Saturday, May 4 Closed. Bring your report card to get free tokens for the GYC kitchen and get your name entered in the drawing for the beautiful Hummer Bike to be given away May 13! The Gonzales Youth Center offers Tutoring from 3:30-6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, with help in all subjects. We can help you get your grades up and keep them there. Get in the habit of coming in and staying ahead with your classes. Students working in homework lab will earn 200 points an hour. The Center is open from 3:30-6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and Saturday from 3 until 10 p.m. Ride bus # 21 from North Avenue or the Junior High and ride the GYC Bus home after 6 p.m. All students must be picked up by parent or ride the bus home when we close. No Walking Home!

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April 27, 2013

Aunt Frances Gandre, Glenn Mikesh, Fletcher Johnson, Lillie Lay, Maria Castillo, Selma Vickers, Landis, Keith Glass, Timothy and Jack Black, Teresa Wilke, Linda Denker, Case Martin, Sandi Gandre, Aunt Betty Gandre, Bill Bassett, Carol and husband, Morgan, Justin, Vernon (Carol Siepmanns father)Marcie and Blaine Welker, The Bullards, Aunt Pauline Bridenbaugh, Shirley Dozier, Marie Schauer, Esther Lindemann, Anna Lindemann, Mary and Pete Camarillo, Cheryl and Bill Meadows, Jaime, Matt Pohler, Lanny Baker, Bob Young, Ann Bond, Marguerite Williams, the victims and the families of the Boston Marathon fiasco, and the West, TX explosion, our military and their families, Thank you for the rain. It was good to have Margie Menking in the church services over at the Monthalia United Methodist Church last Sunday. Mrs. Margie just keeps on keeping on. I imagine that Mrs. Margie came to attend Sibil Philippuss Eighteen year Celebration at her Grannie and GranDad Philippus house. Also Cara Mc Gill has her Mother, Linda McGill visiting her and with her in church, and also her son along with her. I am so glad that Cara like Monthalia enough to come back to that church. It was one of several churches that her father pastored when he was a preacher. I heard that Gladys Lindemann had a wonderful Happy Birthday celebration last Sunday afternoon with most of the Sunday School class attending and then some. Everyone seems to have laughed a lot and had a good time. The age is getting a little high but you dont care about age at that point. You are just glad you are breathing. Now this rain was marvelous where it rained but it left big holes in the sky where it did not rain. We had one of those big holes on top of us. Over at the Belmont intersection they had a deluge with the bar ditch of water running down beside Hwy 90A. Wade Wilson had around 1 inches with the first batch. Gonzales I heard received around four, and Cost around three inches. Then last night things really started bouncing around, but it still skipped us. It looked like Nixon got some by the looks of radar. I am sorry to say that Dililah kitty did not make it. She is in kitty Heaven. She had had trouble with this situation some when she was a kitten. Some Manx cats have a genetic problem in that area. I cried my eyes out, but I am okay more or less now. Samson walked the floor but now we give each other extra loving. And I dont think I could handle another cat in my life right not. I am not through crying over this one. Have a good week and God Bless.

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Helping a loved one adapt to a nursing home

When moving a relative into a nursing home, find a facility thats close to home so men and women can still enjoy regular contact with friends and relatives.

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It is 2 a.m. and that cough and stuffy nose you have been battling is still keeping you up. You reach for the nighttime cold relief medicine only to find it expired a few months ago. If you take a dose to ease your symptoms, will you be putting yourself at risk? This situation is a relatively common occurrence. Many medicine cabinets are stocked with over-the-counter drugs as well as prescription medications that may be past their expiration dates. It is a good idea to routinely discard expired medicines, but if you happen to take a drug that has passed its expiration date, you will most likely suffer no ill effects. According to the Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide, the expiration date on a medicine is not the dates when a drug becomes hazardous. Rather, it marks the period of time after which a drug company can no longer guarantee the efficacy of the medication. Since 1979, drug manufacturers selling medications in the United States have been required by the Food and Drug Administration to stamp an expiration date on their products. This is the date until which the manufacturer can still guarantee full potency of the drug. Expiration dates also may be a marketing ploy. Francis Flaherty, a retired FDA pharmacist, has said drug manufacturers put expiration dates on products for marketing

relative is healthy enough to travel, include them on family trips and outings. This includes more routine events like weekly Sunday dinners, kids sporting events and other extracurricular activities. The more involved your aging relative are in the daily life of your family, the more likely they are to see the advantages of living in a nursing home. * Encourage your loved ones to take some personal items with them. When moving into a nursing home, men and women must leave behind many of their possessions. This is a simple space issue, as the rooms in a typical nursing home cannot accommodate a lifes worth of keepsakes and possessions. But that doesnt mean men and women have to leave everything behind. Encourage your loved one to bring along some possessions, such as his or her family

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Area & Nation Wide Senior Programs Can Be Very Beneficial. Social Services Director, Patty Benton, at The Heights of Gonzales compiled a list of businesses and organizations she feels offers valuable services to senior citizens. Ms. Benton stressed the list is not all inclusive and that seniors should seek out other helpful services, area discounts offered to seniors, support groups, travel groups, etc in order to live a fun and healthy lifestyle in their silver years.

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purposes rather than scientific reasons. It doesnt make financial sense to a company to have products on the shelves for years. Therefore, most drug manufacturers will not do long-term testing on products to confirm if they will be effective 10 to 15 years after manufacture. The U.S. military has conducted their own studies with the help of the FDA. FDA researchers tested more than 100 over-the-counter and prescription drugs. Around 90 percent were proven to still be effective long past the expiration date -- some for more than 10 years. Drugs that are stored in cool, dark places have a better chance of lasting because the fillers used in the product will not separate or start to break down as they might in a warm, humid environment. Storing medicines in the refrigerator can prolong their shelf life. Although a pharmacist cannot legally advise consumers to use medication past an expiration date, most over-the-counter pain relievers and drugs in pill form should still be fine. Certain liquid antibiotics and drugs made up of organic materials can expire faster than others. For those who still want to err on the safe side, routinely clean out medications from cabinets once they expire. However, if an expired medication is taken by mistake, theres little need to worry about potentially adverse effects.

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By MARK LUBE
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Thursday, May 2, 2013

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WEIMAR The Flatonia Lady Bulldogs managed just one run in the first three innings of Tuesday evenings bi-district contest against Burton in Weimar. Then they plated two runs in each of the next three innings until giving a grand finale of half a dozen runs in the seventh to defeat the Lady Panthers, 131. In our district, we are used to the hard throwers, Flatonia head coach Rodney Stryk said. After we adjusted, we started putting the bat to the ball. Flatonia had a little trouble closing out the bottom of the seventh inning. Burton got base runners on a hit, error and walk. A batter hit with loaded bases provided the Lady Panthers with their one run of the

game, which at that point was a mere consolation due to the gradual improvement of the Lady Bulldog hitting game. I think we relaxed a little because we held a 13-0 lead, Stryk said. In part, it was due to my game plan of trying to get us ahead of the batter at the plate, but we buckled down. In the top of the first, Flatonia leadoff Crystal Rodriguez got a single and advanced to second on the throw. Brooke Migl picked up a walk but both runners did not go anywhere for a little while as Burton hauled in a pair of fly balls. Rachel Steinhauser then brought in Rodriguez on a base hit. Burton got their first sliver of offense in the bottom of the third as Morgan Fischer doubled and went to third on the passed ball, threatening to score the game-tying run at that

Taylor Williams of Flatonia takes a swing during the Lady Bulldogs playoff win over Burton Tuesday evening. Williams had a grand slam and a triple in the game. (Photo by Mark Lube) point. Flatonia got out of the jam with three straight outs. In the top of the fourth, Abigail Schacherl got a one-out walk but was thrown out at second on the fielders choice on the ball hit by Chandler Fike. Kimberlyn Michalec got an infield single, Fike scored on the Rodriguez hit and Migl got a hit to load the bases. Taylor Williams drew a bases-loaded walk to score Michalec for the 3-0 Flatonia lead. Burton made a bid to score in the bottom of FLATONIA, Page C2

Lady Comanches bounce Milano from postseason


By MARK LUBE
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GIDDINGS Few mistakes for the Shiner Lady Comanches softball in the first round this year. Shiner (16-10) won the bi-district title with a 10-1 win over Milano Friday evening at Giddings High School. The Lady Comanches played well on defense and were productive at the plate with eight hits. On the mound, Ce Ce Darilek earned the win as she and her defense limited Milano to a single run on a trio of later-inning hits. We played flawless on defense except in one of the late innings where we threw the ball around a little. We still got the outs, Shiner head coach Brandon Siegal said. He said he felt Shiner got the job done at the plate. Our plate production was good at times, Siegal said. We had been working on hitting almost all week. Milano got two quick outs to start the bottom of the first inning, and Kristin Schacherl got on base via an error. Julianna Rankins double to center field brought Schacherl in for the 1-0 lead. In the bottom of the second, Hannah Koening got a leadoff single down the first-base line. She went to third as Hannah Nevlud reached on the error. Another error by the Lady Eagles scored both players for a 3-0 Shiner lead. Schacherl started things in the third inning as she was hit by the pitch with one out and went to second as Rankin was walked. Milano then got the second out by catching a fly ball and Koenning then got a

double to center to bring Schacherl home. Nevlud then got a two-run single to put Shiner up 6-0. Meagan Chumchal was walked and Alex Flynn was hit. Ce Ce Darilek then singled in Nevlud and Chumchal to push the advantage to 8-0. Milano ended the no hitter in the fourth inning as Emily Overall got a twoout double. She nearly scored but was thrown out at home plate. In the bottom of the fourth, Rankin slammed a solo home run to push their lead to 9-0 and Tamara Hajeck followed with a single but no further runs were scored. In the top of the sixth,

Milano got on the board. Elizabeth Holt drew a oneout walk and Overall got her second extra-base hit. Kiersten Bastow put the ball into play and Shiner chose to attempt a putout on Holt as she approached home. She was ruled safe and Shiner tossed the ball around, throwing out Overall at home. In the bottom of the sixth, Schacherl singeld and later scored on the error. In the top of the seventh, Raleighly Shaw got a twoout single and later stole second base, but Keely Lagrone was struck out for the third out to close out the game.

The Lifegate Falcons, winners of the 2012 TAPPS Division II Six-Man Football Championship, show off their title rings at a recent banquet. The Falcons finished with a perfect record of 14-0. Pictured are (front row, from left): Wyatt Oakley, Daniel Fiedler, Austin Rabon, Cameron Scott, (back row) Coach Jeremy Swick, Jacob Reneau, Joshua Dodson, Kenny Cramblitt, Coach LaRoi Swick, Patrick Haley, Head Coach John Rabon, Jacob Swick, Kyle Coffman, Coach Kenny Coffman, Coach Brad Akin, Tyler Swisher, Chris Tracy, Jayson Mittelberg and SHINER, Page C2 Hunter Hewell. Not pictured is Gabriel Galvan. (Photo courtesy of Melanie Hewell)

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Kristek), 1:30.75; 4th, Cuero (Cole Liendo, Justin Rossett, Roderick Fryer, Tristan Barefield), 1:31.75. Finals 2nd, Yoakum (Myron Hights, McCracken, TreVontae Hights, Kristek), 1:30.44; 3rd, Cuero (Liendo, Rossett, Fryer, Barefield), 1:31.23. 1600 Relay Preliminaries: 6th, Gonzales (Roland Hernandez, Tyshawn Erskin, Darrance James, Chris Cerda), 3:32.26. Finals 6th, Gonzales (Hernandez, Erskin, James, Cerda), 3:30.72. High Jump 2nd, TreVontae Hights, Yoakum, 6-4. Pole Vault 2nd, Cole Knocke, Yoakum, 14-9; 7th, Hunter Smith, Yoakum, 13-6. Long Jump 1st, TreVontae Hights, Yoakum, 23- . Triple Jump 2nd, TreVontae Hights, Yoakum, 45-6 . Shot Put 5th, Willie Hights, Yoakum, 48. Here are the results from the Class 1A Region IV Meet (Local athletes only) Girls 1600 9th, Sarah Baker, Moulton, 6:26.24 3200 7th, Mikaela Beard, 14:07.30; 8th, Sarah Baker, Moulton, 14:17.82. Boys Team results 14th, Moulton, 14; 25th, Waelder, 6. 200 Preliminaries: 8th, Dallas Rothbauer, Mouloton, 25.26. Finals 7th, Rothbauer, Moulton, 25.71. 1600 3rd, Alex Reyes, Moulton, 4:55.16; 5th, Clay Orona, Waelder, 5:03.67. 3200 2nd, Alex Reyes, Moulton, 10:38.07; 4th, Clay Orona, Waelder, 10:46.07. Here are the results from the Class 1A, Division I Region IV Meet (Local athletes only) Girls Team results 4th, Shiner, 50; 14th, Flatonia, 15. 3200 10th, Haley Moeller, Flatonia, 13:33.35 11th, Clara Grosenbacher, Shiner, 13:36.15 400 Relay Preliminaries: 3rd, Shiner (Meloni Berger, Emily Hamilton, Emily Gamez, LaNeisha Hunt, Amanise Coleman, Tabitha Blasckhe), 51.38; 15th, Flatonia (Kylie Mica, Savannah Flood, Brooke Migl, Kimberlyn Michalec, Katie Steinhauser, Chandler Fike), 55,17. Finals 2nd, Shiner (Berger, Hamilton, Gamez, Hunt, Coleman, Blaschke), 50.61. 100 Hurdles Preliminaries: 2nd, Emmalie Berkovsky, Shiner, 17.07. Finals 3rd, Berkovsky, Shiner, 16.88. 100 Preliminaries: 2nd, LaNeshia Hunt, Shiner, 13.08. Finals 1st, Hunt, Shiner, 12.79 800 Relay Preliminaries: 3rd, Shiner (Meloni Berger,Tabitha Blakscke, Emily Gamez, LaNeisha Hunt, Emilt Hamilton, Amanise Coleman), 1:48.7, 11th, Flatonia (Brooke Migl, Katie Steinhauser, Chandler Fike, Kimberlyn, Taylor Williams, Savannah Flood), 1:56.89. Finals 4th, Shiner (Berger, Blachke, Gamez, Hunt, Hamilton, Coleman), 1:50.29. 400 Preliminaries: 3rd, Taylor Williams, Flatonia, 1:02.92. Finals 5th, Williams, Flatonia, 1:01.58 300 Hurdles Preliminaries: 1st , Meloni Berger, Shiner, 46.64. Finals 1st, Berger, Shiner, 45.89. 1600 Relay Preliminaries: 4th ,Flatonia (Katie Steinhauser, Kimberlyn Michalec, Chandler Fike, Taylor Williams, Savannah Flood), 4:16.45. Finals 3rd, Flatonia (Steinhauser, Michalec, Fike, Williams, Flood), 4:15.97. Triple Jump 12th, Kylie Mica, Flatonia, 30-3 . Discus 6th, Taylor Williams, Flatonia, 108-9; 10th, Lauren Oden, Shiner, 99-4 Boys Team results 8th, Shiner 38; 15th, Flatonia, 14. 3200 6th Jesus Hernandez, Flatonia, 10:59 800 Preliminaries: 8th , Ethan Berger, Shiner, 2:11.83; 14th, Jose Manzano, Flatonia, 2:24.02). Finals 7th, Berger, Shiner, 2:14.63. 200 Preliminaries: 5th, Marcus Coleman, Shiner, 23.61. 800 Relay Preliminaries:7th , Shiner (Bobby Stasney, Justin Stovall, Chad Neubauer, Marcus Coleman, Jacob Stafford, Evel Jones), 1:34.69. Finals 6th, Shiner (Stasney, Stovall, Neubauer, Coleman, Stafford, Jones), 1:34.59 400 Preliminaries: 1st , Evel Jones, Shiner, 49.2. Finals 1st, Jones, Shiner, 48.75. 300 Hurdles 14th, Will Bruns, Flatonia, 45.06. 1600 Relay Preliminaries: 4th,Flatonia (Matthew Kozelsky, Reed Rightmer, Will Bruns, Zachary Velasquez, Gus Venegas), 3:37.56. Finals 5th, Flatonia (Kozelsky, Rightmer, Bruns, Velasquez, Venegas), 3:38.94. Triple Jump 2nd, Evel Jones, Shiner, 43-2 ; 5th, Justin Stovall, Shiner, 41-7 . Pole Vault 2nd, Reed Rightmer, Flatonia, 13. 1600 6th, Jesus Hernandez, Flatonia, 5:00.89 400 Relay Preliminaries: 1st, Shiner (Marcus Coleman, Justin Stovall, Jacob Stafford, Evel Jones, Bobby Stasney, Chad Neubauer), 44.28. Finals 3rd, Shiner (Coleman, Stovall, Stafford, Jones, Stasney, Neubauer), 44.37. Long Jump 4th, Evel Jones, Shiner, 21-1. Discus 12th, Marcus Mica, Flatonia, 121-1. Girls Team results 5th, Luling, 36; 21st, Hallettsville, 10. 200 Preliminaries: 12th, Claire Patterson, Luling, 28.44. 800 Preliminaries: 11th, Jenna Allen Hallettsville, 2:31.32. Discus 1st, Cassidy Targac, Hallettsville, 111-9; 7th, Kori Landman, Hallettsville, 99-2 3200 1st, Carley Glass, Luling, 11:26.56; 2nd, Kristaly Munoz, Luling, 11:28.86 1600 1st, Kristaly Munoz,, Luling, 5:22.3; 2nd, Carley Glass, Luling, 5:25.84 Triple Jump 9th, Claire Patterson, Luling, 33-7 .

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Here are the results from the Class 3A Region IV Meet (Local athletes only) Girls Team results T9th , Yoakum, 24; T9th , Cuero, 24; 20th, Gonzales, 12. 100 Hurdles Preliminaries: 1st, Abby Sheppard, Cuero, 14.69. Finals 1st, Sheppard, Cuero, 14.84. 300 Hurdles Preliminaries: 1st, Abby Sheppard, Cuero, 45.54. Finals 1st, Sheppard, 45.17. High Jump 4th, Abby Sheppard, Cuero, 5-2; 5th, Lesley Seidenbergger, Yoakum, 5-2. Pole Vault 2nd, Lexi Williams, Yoakum, 11-3; 4th, Danyelle Glass, Gonzales, 10. Shot Put 2nd, Erika Hernandez, Gonzales, 39-3 ; 3rd, Celine Markert, Yoakum, 38-7 . Discus 2nd, Celine Markert, Yoakum, 125-4. Boys Team results T1st, Yoakum, 54; 13th, Cuero, 16; 32nd, Gonzales, 2. 100 Preliminaries: 5th, Tristan Barefield, Cuero, 11.14. Finals 4th, Barefield, Cuero, 11.17. 400 Preliminaries: 8th, Justin Rossett, Cuero, 51.98. Finals 7th, Rossett, Cuero, 52.49. 800 Relay Preliminaries: 2nd, Yoakum (Myron Hights, Blake McCracken, TreVontae Hights, Heath

Shot Put 8th, Cassidy Targac, Hallettsville, 32-10 ; 14th, Kasey Hairell, Hallettsville, 29-10. 2A Boys Team Results 5th, Luling, 36; 12th, Nixon-Smiley, 16. 800 Relay Preliminaries: 13th, Luling (Keeton Coe, Shaft Cubit, Brendon Cubit, Taylor Moore, Ty Anderson),1:34.4. 400 Preliminaries: 7th ,Garrett Earlywine, Nixon-Smiley, 52.77. Finals 5th, Earlywine, Nixon-Smiley, 52.71. 300 Hurdles Preliminaries: 1st ,Tristan Newman, Nixon-Smiley, 40.8. Finals 3rd, Newman, Nixon-Smiley, 40.46. 3200 3rd, Ryan Flores, Luling, 9:45.63; 5th, Danny Castillo, Luling, 10:12.02. 1600 2nd, Jose Campos Luling, 4:31.57; 4th, Ryan Flores, Luling, 4:35.6. 1600 Relay Preliminaries: 3rd, Nixon-Smiley (Jose Puente, Kevin Martinez, Tristan Newman, Garrett Earlywine, Fedincio Tristan), 3:31.62. Finals: 4th, Nixon-Smiley (Puente, Martinez, Newman, Earlywine, Tristan), 3:33.08. High Jump 1st, Ty Anderson, Luling, 6-8; 4th, Keeton Coe, Luling, 6-2. Triple Jump 5th, Juan Ordonez, Luling, 42-

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the inning. Rachel Warner singled with one out and advanced on the Caitlyn Blakey hit. Flatonia ended the inning when Katie Kieke flew out to Rodriguez in center field and she launched throw towards third base, forcing Williams to stretch for the ball to tag out Warner for the double play. The Lady Dogs added two runs in the top of the fifth. Rachel Steinhauser got an infield single and scored on the double to center by Kylie Mica. Schacherls double scored Mica for the 5-0 Flatonia advantage. The Lady Panthers menaced again in the bottom of the inning. Fischer was hit by the pitch and got to second on the two-out, single by pinch hitter Kristina JaShiners Julianna Rankin connects for a hit during the Lady Comanches playoff sinski. Fischer spent some time on third after reaching win over Milano last Friday. (Photo by Mark Lube) on a passed ball, but was still there when Flatonia state tournament and win if needed, Game 3 will be at Continued from page C1 came up with the third out. it. 2 p.m. Saturday. Shiner now advances to Shiner did just that as Class 1A Bi-District Game the area round after tak- they won the Class 1A title Shiner 10, Milano 1 ing care of business in the just two seasons ago. M 000 001 0- 13 4 opening round. Last year, The Lady Comanches S 125 101 x-10 8 1 Shiner lost in this round to face Bremond in the area M: Kiersten Bastow and EmBurton and the Lady Co- round at Pflugerville Hen- ily Overall. S: Ce Ce Darilek and manches were not inclined drickson High School Hannah Koenning. W Darilek (16-10). L Bastow. HR S: Jufor another early exit. (2905 FM 685 in Pfluger- lianna Rankin. 2B M: Overall. It is exciting to get past ville). Game 1 is set for to- S: Rankin, Koenning bi-district, Siegal said. day at 7 p.m., Game 2 will Our goal is to get to the be tomorrow at 7 p.m. and

In the sixth inning for Flatonia,Williams tripled to center, and Katie Steinhauser was hit by the pitch and later stole second. Mica got a two-run single and Flatonia was up 7-0. Flatonia was on its offensive game in the seventh inning. Fike got a leadoff single and flex player McKenna Lopez was walked on her first and only plate appearance. Both players advanced as Rodriguez had a sacrifice bunt to first base. Migl was walked to load the bases. Williams then put the ball high into the air. Up to that point, she had two fly balls but this time the ball sailed over the left field wall for the grand slam and an 11-0 Flatonia lead. The Lady Dogs were not done yet. Rachel Steinhauser was hit by the pitch and her runner, Maecie Mikulenka, went to second on the hit by Mica and Schacherl brought both players home with a single. In the bottom of the inning, Kieke got a leadoff

single; Flatonia misfielded Sarah Morenos ball and Fischer was walked to load the bases. Kaylee Bales was hit by the pitch to score Kieke. Jasinski returned a pitch to Katie Steinhauser, who threw back to sister Rachel for the fielders choice out on Moreno at home plate. Flatonia responded with two straight outs to close out the win Next on the agenda for Flatonia is an area-round meet up with the Thrall Lady Tigers. It will be a best-of-three series Game one is set for 7 p.m. today in Caldwell. Game two will be at 6 p.m. tomorrow in Caldwell and Game three, if needed, will immediately follow.
Class 1A Bi-District Game Flatonia 13, Burton 1 F 100 222 6-13 14 1 B 000 000 1- 1 5 0 F: Katie Steinhauser and Rachel Steinhauser. B: Morgan Prigge and Caitlin Blakey. W Katie Steinhauser. L Prigge. HR F: Taylor Williams. 3B F: Williams. 2B F: Kylie Mica, Abigail Schacherl. B: Morgan Fischer.

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Area athletes punch tickets to state track meet


By MARK LUBE
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Area track teams competed in regional meets last weekends and a handful of athletes have won a place in next weeks state meet in Austin. Gonzales, Yoakum, Cuero, Moulton and Waelder went south to Kingsville while Shiner, Flatonia, Hallettsville, Luling and Nixon-Smiley competed in nearby San Antonio. Class 3A, Region IV The Yoakum Bulldogs ended up in a three-way tie for first place with Bellville and Brookshire Royal, each team registering 54 points. The Yoakum 800-meter relay team of Myron Hights, Blake McCracken, TreVontae Hights and Heath Kristek finished their race in 1:30.75 for second place and a trip to Austin. The Dogs also advanced several field events to state TreVontae Hights came in second in the high jump with 6 feet, 4 inches; second in the triple jump with 45-6 and he won the long jump with 23- . Cole Knocke came in second in the pole vault with 14-9. For the girls, Cueros Abby Sheppard won both the 100 hurdles (14.84) and the 300 hurdles (45.17). Lexi Williams of Yoakum cleared 11-3 for runner up in pole vault. Gonzales freshman Erika Hernandez earned a trip to state as she was second in the shot put with 39-3 and Celine Markert of Yoakum won second in the discus with long throw of 125-4. Class 1A DI, Class 2A Regional The Shiner Lady Comanches and Comanches had several athletes at state last year, and this year will be along the same lines. The girls 400-relay team of Meloni Berger, Emily Hamilton, Emily Gamez and LaNeisha Hunt finished second in with a time of 50.61. Hunt will also go in the 100 as she won first place in 12.79 and Berger will try for a title in the 300 hurdles as she is the regional champ with a time of 45.89. For the boys, Evel Jones will compete in the 400 with a regional first place in

Several area athletes fared well at the regional meets held last weekend. Pictured (clockwise from top): Evel Jones of Shiner soars during the long jump, Jose Campos and Ryan Flores of Luling qualified in the 1,600 meter run, Flatonias Jesus Hernandez runs in the mile, and Lulings Kristaly Munoz and Carly Glass took the top two spots in the 1,600 and 3,200 meter runs . (Photos by Mark Lube) 48.75 and the triple jump, winning second place with 43-2 . Flatonia pole vaulter Reed Rightmer won second at regionals with 13 to advance to state. Class 1ADII, Region IV Alex Reyes will represent Moulton as he came in second in the 3200 with a time of 10:38.

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The Knights of Columbus continued to improve, scoring several runs on the night against Clearwater Realty on Thursday. Teagan Faith, Emily Stamport, Samantha Baker, Alyson Jahns, Katy Carter and Marisa Silva all got hits on the night. Kayden Wilke and Brandy Torres each got hits every at bat for the evening. It was a very exciting game played by both teams. Pee Wee Baseball LeAnn Wolff, CPA Blue Jays played the Graham Land & Cattle Co. Astros on Tuesday. Camren Ramirez played left field and stopped a hard grounder that held a runner at second base. Aiden Vernor caught a ground ball and got a runner out at third base. Corben Wolff slammed a grounder to the fence. Report your Little League scores to The Cannon by calling Mark Lube at 830672-7100 or sending an email to sportseditor@gonzalescannon.com.

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Major Softball Johnson Oil Co/Tiger Tote Boom at Yoakum White 7 Minor Softball GVEC Home Services at Gonzales Orange, 6, Field 1 Caraway Ford at Kitchen Pride Mushroom, 8, Field 1 Pee Wee Softball Clearwater Real Estate Svcs at Harding Pump & Supply, 6, Field 3 Gonzales Knights of Columbus at Lester Farms, 7:30, Field 3 Minor Baseball Munson & Burn Tigers at GVEC.net Phillies, 6, Field 2 Munson Ranch Dodgers at TSG Architect Angels, 8, Field 2

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Major Softball Cuero Rangers at H &R Block Dynamite, 7, Field 1 Major Baseball Sage Capital Bank Athletics at Sievers Medical Clinic Rangers, 6, Field 2 Boomers Marlins at Southern Clay Orioles, 8, Field 2 Pee Wee Baseball West Motor Twins at Allens Body Tech Diamondbacks, 6, Field 3 Buffington Funeral Home Reds at LeAnn Wolff, CPA Blue Jays, 7:30, Field 3 T-Ball E.F Ehrig & Sons LTD Giants at 4L RV Ranch Cubs, 6, Field 1 Major Softball Johnson Oil Co/Tiger Tote Bloom at Yoakum Blue, 7 Minor Softball Caraway Ford at GVEC Home Services, 6, Field 1 Kitchen Pride Mushroom at Gonzales Orange, 8, Field 1 Pee Wee Softball Gonzales Knights of Columbus at Clearwater Real Estate Svcs, 6, Field 3 Lester Farms at Harding Pump & Supply, 7:30, Field 3 Minor Baseball Munson Ranch Dodgers at GVEC.net Phillies, 6, Field 2 Sonic Cardinals at Munson & Burn Tigers, 8, Field 2

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Major Softball Shiner Athletics at GVTC Angels, 7, Field 1 Major Baseball Boomers Marlins at Sage Capital Bank Athletics, 6, Field 2 Southern Clay Orioles at Sievers Medical Clinic Rangers, 8, Field 2 Pee Wee Baseball Buffington Funeral Home Reds at Allens Body Tech Diamondbacks, 6, Field 3 Graham Land & Cattle Co. Astros at West Motors Twins, 7:30, Field 3 Minor Baseball TSG Architect Angels at Munson & Burns Tigers, 7, Field 2 Pee Wee Baseball LeAnn Wolff, CPA Blue Jays at West Motor Twins, 7, Field 3 Coach Pitch Texas Farm Bureau Ins. Mets at GVEC Nationals, 6, Field 2 Warrick Enterprise Indians at Lindemann Fertilizer Service Inc Red Sox, 6, Field 3 T-Ball 4L RV Ranch Cubs at McDonalds Braves,6, Field 1 E.F Ehrig & Sons LTD Giants at Circle G Truck Stop Royals, 7, Field 1

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Jared Markham (14) of St. Paul waits on a throw while a Cuero baserunner dives back to first base during the Cardinals 9-5 win over the Gobblers last Friday. (Courtesy photo)

Cody Jurek was named the Most Improved Offensive Player for Spring 2013 on the Eastern New Mexico University football team. The former Gonzales High School standout started eight games for the Greyhounds as a true freshman last season. (Courtesy photo)

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The Yoakum Bulldogs held off the Giddings Buffaloes, 3-2, at home Thursday to nail down a playoff spot. The win, combined with La Granges 6-3 win over Cuero, forced a three-way tie between Cuero, La Grange and the Dogs. Yoakum will enter the playoffs as the third-place team from District 26-3A. Giddings took a 1-0 lead in the third and Yoakum countered with two runs. The Dogs scored what would be the difference in the fourth inning to lead 3-1 and the Buffaloes managed to plate a run in the sixth inning, but could not bring home a tying run in the top of the seventh. Ryan Kvinta picked up the win of the mound for Yoakum and Timmy Blakeney was credited with a save. Will Thurmond led Yoakum at the plate as was 2-for-2 with one run scored and one RBI. Blakeney was 1-for-3 with an RBI and Reagan Jacobs was also 1-for-3 with an RBI. Keith Ratley went 1-for-3, while Troy Kacir and Heath Kristek scored one run each. Flatonia defeats Shiner for second place in District 28-1A The Flatonia baseball team won their second straight game against Shiner last week as the two teams battled for second and third places in District 28-1A, behind district winner Weimar. The Comanches hit hard with seven runs in the bottom of the second. Flatonia scored twice in each the third and fourth boxes and just one run in each of the fifth and sixth innings to trail just 7-6. The Dogs came back in top of the seventh for seven runs and the win. Will Bruns was 3-for-4 with an RBI and four runs, Marcus Mica was the winning pitcher and was 2-for4 with an RBI. Casen Novak hit 1-for-3 with an RBI and two runs, Gus Venegas was 1-for-4 with an RBI and two runs, Zane Ponder went 2-for-3 with two runs, Livan Cedillo was 1-for5 and Josh Velasquez hit 1-for-5 including an RBI double. Apaches close season with road win The Gonzales Apaches

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traveled to Smithville and wrapped up the 2013 season by defeating the home team, 10-3. Gonzales took the lead in the bottom of the second on an RBI double by Tyler Janota that scored Brant Philippus. Every starter for the Apaches got a hit with DJ Gonzales, Aaron Gayton, Trey Kridler, and Zachary Akers having a multiple-hit game. Janota recorded 10 strikeouts on the evening, pushing his total to over 100 for the season. Gayton pitched the last two innings, setting down the Tigers in order. Gonzales junior high tennis in Cuero, district tournaments The Gonzales junior high tennis team competed recently in the Cuero Tournament (April 20) and the district tournament on Saturday. In the Cuero Tournament, the eighth grade girls doubles team of Sheridan

Tate and Allyson Schauer placed first. The eighth grade boys double pair of Matthew Grauke and Hayden Henke came in third place and seventh grade girls doubles team of Jaydyn Eckols and Karla Mireles finished in fourth place. At the district meet, Tate and Schauer placed first in the eighth grade girls doubles while Madalin Kocian and Neally Basquez came in second place. In eighth grade girls singles, Amanda Dixson won the B bracket and Amberleigh Watson came in runner up. The eighth grade boys doubles team of Josh Landi and Carlos Mendoza won the B bracket, with Grauke and Henke coming in third place. Joseph Gonzalez came in fourth place in the eighth grade boys singles. In the seventh grade girls doubles A bracket, Eckols and Mireles came in third with Sofia Hernandez and Nayelli Ramirez placing fourth and in the B bracket. Alexis Scott and Rachael Duwell placed third.

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A good reason Naconiche record fish is to take Hunters ShareLunker descendant Education class
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Compiled from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports A Presidio County game warden responded to a nonfatal hunting accident at Penitas Ranch. When he arrived, the game warden learned that the hunter was trying to cross over a fence when his loaded shotgun fell from its rest and discharged, resulting in the injury. Upon further investigation, the Game Warden discovered that the 21-year-old victim had not taken a hunters education course, and would have benefited from the course because this very scenario is covered. Wasted The Roscoe chief of police contacted a Nolan County game warden after a dead deer had been propped up against the doors at the Roscoe High School. The warden located the deer and observed a clean, pass-through bullet wound on the 9-point buck. The Roscoe elementary school principal had found the deer earlier that morning and provided the warden with pictures of the deer when he found it. The deer had numerous beer bottles outlining it, a can of Copenhagen on its shoulder, and a cigarette in its mouth. The next day, the warden received information about three subjects involved. During the interview, the suspects said another man on a ranch had killed the deer and given it to the uncle of the one of the subjects. The uncle then gave it to his nephew to process. The nephew had then tried to give the deer to his peers at work. No one had wanted the deer, so the subjects decided to play a prank, and put it at the high school. The subject who originally ended up with the deer still had the tag with him. After advising the subject who had killed the deer of what happened, he was extremely upset that the subjects had wasted the meat. Can We Pretend That It Never Happened? A Rockwall County game warden checked two duck hunters on their way out of their blind. When asked to provide three shells to check the plug, one of the hunters produced two shells and a marijuana pipe from his pocket. The hunter quickly tried to take the pipe back, but the warden took possession of it. The hunter was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia, and the other hunter was cited for an unplugged shotgun. Wired Up Two Polk County game wardens were patrolling for night hunting violations when they heard a vehicle roll to a stop up the road. The wardens could hear the subjects kill the truck and then one subject walked by their location. Earlier in the evening, the wardens had received a call of spotlighting in a field near their set. Due to rattling and different noises coming from the subjects location, wardens were concerned that the subjects had loaded a deer. After a while, the vehicle started up and the wardens stopped the vehicle up the road only to find the subject was not road hunting but stealing ground wires on utility poles. In addition, the subject had a bag of what appeared to be synthetic marijuana. One subject was apprehended, and wardens turned the subject over to the Polk County Sheriff s Office. Over haul A Zapata County Game Warden pulled up on a night set when he observed a vehicle traveling in his direction on FM 2687. The warden hadnt been on the set long before he saw a vehicle shining a spotlight from the road. When the vehicle approached his location, the warden saw the vehicle towing another vehicle. The two trucks kept spotlighting when they drove past the wardens position and stopped approximately 75 to 100 yards from his position. Two individuals exited the rear truck and ran over and grabbed a buck they had just shot earlier and threw it in the back of the truck. The two vehicles were stopped shortly after, and all four admitted to road hunting. When asked what the deal was with towing the other vehicle, they said after they shot the deer, they sped off and blew the transmission.

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ATHENSOn December 4, 2004, Jerry Campos was fishing for largemouth bass on Falcon International Reservoir when he caught a 14.28-pound fish that became ShareLunker 370. On April 13, 2013, Allen Lane Kruse of Nacogdoches caught a 12.54-pound bass from Lake Naconiche that has been submitted as a water-body and catchand-release record for the new impoundment near Nacogdoches. The connection? DNA testing revealed that ShareLunker 370, which spawned at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) in Athens, is the mother of the Lake Naconiche fish. If Campos had not entered his fish into the ShareLunker program, Kruse would not have had the opportunity to catch his fish, because it would not have existed. This is the perfect example of why the ShareLunker program was established, said Allen Forshage, director of TFFC. Its called ShareLunker because the program gives anglers the opportunity to share their catch with others. Fingerlings from ShareLunkers that spawned have been stocked into more than 60 reservoirs across Texas. The father of the Lake Naconiche fish has deep roots in the ShareLunker program as well. Genetic data showed its mother is ShareLunker 305 (caught by Nathan Strickland from Lake Fork in 2000), and pedigree data showed its grandmother is ShareLunker 184 (caught by Richard Crow from Lake Fork in 1994), and its great-grandmother is ShareLunker 9 (caught by Troy Johnson from Gibbons Creek in 1988). ShareLunker 370 produced 12,699 fingerlings, some of which were held at TFFC as possible future broodfish. The Kruse fish was one of 173 adult

Allen Lane Kruse of Nacogdoches caught this 12.54-pound bass from Lake Naconiche on April 13. The fish was 24 inches long and 20 inches in girth and has been submitted for water body and catch-and-release records for the lake. The fish is the daughter of ShareLunker 370. (Photo courtesy of Larry D. Hodge) ShareLunker offspring that were released into Lake Naconiche in 2009 along with 95,389 ShareLunker fingerlings. The adult fish are now eight years old and are on the threshold of being old enough to attain the 13-pound size necessary to be entered into the Toyota ShareLunker program. While the paternal lineage leading to the Kruse fish was composed solely of non-introgressed Florida largemouth bass, the maternal lineage was introgressed with northern largemouth bass alleles. Typically, ShareLunkers that are pure Florida largemouth bass are preferentially spawned in the ShareLunker program given their greater likelihood of reaching large sizes (more than 15 times as likely as a hybrid to reach 13 pounds); however, exceptions are made and this was the offspring of one of those exceptions. The reason the offspring of a non-introgressed ShareLunker are more likely to reach 13 pounds is because of the way genetic variation underlying quantitative phenotypes like size is transmitted to the offspring, said Dijar LutzCarrillo, the TPWD geneticist who performed the DNA analysis. The genetic components of size can be broken down into additive, epistatic and dominance effects. Hybrids are more likely to have unique epistatic and dominance configurations that contribute to their large size, but only the additive component is passed on to the offspring, You can see the results of this in our reservoirs. For instance, in Lake Fork less than 1 percent of the general population is made up of Florida largemouth bass, but that 1 percent of the population contributes 30 to 40 percent of the ShareLunkers that are caught there. The remaining 99 percent of the population (the hybrids) produce the rest. Given that a certain portion of the population is much more likely to reach ShareLunker status, it makes sense to focus limited resources on those fish. Plus, wild populations will (and do) produce plenty of hybrids without our help, noted Forshage. Fisheries are stochastic (random) systems; you cant always predict the outcomes based on the inputs, said Lutz-Carrillo. But we use the best science available to make management decisions, and we are starting to see returns on those investments. Weve greatly expanded our genetics database and increased the power of our molecular marker panels over the last few years, so I expect we will see more of this in the future. The catch is an indicator of something else as well: Lake Naconiche is poised to produce big bass for years to come.

From Texas Parks and Wildlife reports

Texas Weekly Fishing Report


bass are good down rigging spoons near the dam and jetty. Redfish are slow. Channel and blue catfish are very good on shrimp, cheesebait, and cut bait. Yellow catfish are slow. CALAVERAS Water clear. Black bass are fair on watermelon red soft plastic worms and crankbaits near the park store. Striped bass are fair on chicken livers and shad near the dam. Redfish are slow. Channel catfish are fair on nightcrawlers, shrimp, and shad. Blue catfish are good on cut bait and live bait. Yellow catfish are slow. CHOKE CANYON Water clear; 7276 degrees; 19.61 low. Black bass are good on blue/white deep running crankbaits and watermelon red Carolina rigged soft plastic worms and lizards. Crappie are fair on minnowtipped jigs. Channel catfish are fair on live bait and stinkbait. Blue and yellow catfish are good on live bait in 510 feet. COLETO CREEK Water clear; 2.80 low. Black bass are fair on watermelon and green pumpkin soft plastics and spinnerbaits in 312 feet. Striped bass are fair on silver jigs and spoons. White bass are slow. Crappie are good on minnows in 812 feet. Channel and blue catfish are good on trotlines baited with nightcrawlers, shrimp, and liver in 810 feet. Yellow catfish are good on trotlines baited with live perch in 615 feet. CANYON LAKE Water lightly stained; 6973 degrees; 9.76 low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged green pumpkin Whacky Sticks, JDC SkipNPop topwaters, and watermelon Curbs Erratic jigs in 612 feet along bluff ledges. Striped bass are fair trolling Gizz 4 crankbaits and vertically jigging white Curbs striper jigs. White bass are fair on Road Runners upriver in 48 feet. Crappie are fair to good on white Curbs crappie jigs and live minnows around submerged brush piles. Channel catfish are fair on stinkbait and shrimp. Yellow and blue catfish are fair on juglines and trotlines baited with live bait in creeks. GRANGER Water stained; 6771 degrees; 0.48 high. Black

BASTROP Water clear; 6872 degrees. Black bass are fair on minnows and green pumpkin soft plastics. Crappie are good on minnows and chartreuse tube jigs. Channel and blue catfish are very good on live bait, frozen shrimp, and stinkbait. Yellow catfish are slow. FAYETTE Water stained. Black bass are good on pumpkinseed soft plastic worms, spinnerbaits, and RatLTraps. Channel and blue catfish are fair on shrimp and stinkbait. BRAUNIG Water clear. Black bass are fair on chartreuse crankbaits and RatLTraps. Striped

bass are fair on spinnerbaits around flooded willows near the mouth of the river. White bass are fair in shallow areas upriver. Crappie are good on chartreuse jigs in coves and sloughs. Blue catfish are good on prepared bait and shad in 415 feet. Yellow catfish are good on trotlines baited with live bait upriver. LBJ Water clear; 6872 degrees; 0.36 low. Black bass are fair on green pumpkin flukes, watermelon JDC SkipNPop topwaters, and Bleeding Shad Rat LTraps in 410 feet. White bass are fair on Lil Fishies and trolling Shad Raps. Crappie are fair on minnows and white Curbs crappie jigs over brush piles. Channel catfish are good on minnows.

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