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Flames leap hundreds of feet into the air as residents flee the Bastrop area Sunday afternoon. The Bastrop County Complex Fire is being called the worst wildfire in Texas history and is being blamed for two deaths. (Photo submitted by DeNeesa Baker)
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Bastrop fire now partially contained

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The worst wildfire in Texas history is now being blamed for two deaths and the loss of hundreds of homes in Bastrop County, but calmer winds on Wednesday enabled firefighters battling the blaze to bring it under at least partial containment. The Texas Forest Service reported Wednesday afternoon the Bastrop County Complex Fire was 30 percent contained, and officials were hoping continued milder weather would enable them to bring it fully under control by the end of the week. Bastrop County Judge Ronnie McDonald voiced the relief of county officials at a news briefing Wednesday morning, noting the calmer winds overnight on Tuesday had greatly aided efforts to bring the massive blaze, which began as a series of smaller fires, under control. We had a good night, McDonald told re-
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porters. The firestorm began on Sunday as high winds form a cool front blowing through the region, combined with winds from the backside of Tropical Storm Lee, fanned the flames of dozens of smaller fires in the droughtparched region. Several fires in Bastrop County eventually merged to form the larger Complex fire. Additional fires also erupted in Caldwell County and moved into Bastrop County near Delhi, but firefighters with more than 30 different agencies finally brought that blaze to a half Tuesday evening with the help of bulldozers and road graders cutting trenches to help stop the fires growth on the west side of County Road 304. Officials estimate the Bastrop County blaze has consumed more than 38,000 acres and has destroyed more than 600 homes. The Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management released a list of evacuated areas via its Facebook account at around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday: Circle D Estates, KC Estates,
Tahitian Village, Pine Forest, Colo Vista, Wilderness Ridge, Bastrop State Park, Beuscher State Park, Lake Bastrop Acres, Park Road 1C west to city of Bastrop north of Hwy 71, S of Hwy 71 to river west of Smithville, La Reata, Pine Valley Loop off Hwy 304, Bluebonnet Acres, Hobbs Creek Subdivision. Road closures on Tuesday included: Hwy 71 to 153 (Smithville); Hwy 21 East from Bastrop to 290; Hwy 21 West roads 535 to 1209. Those roadways remained closed Wednesday. Bastrop County officials on Wednesday identified one of two people found dead in the charred remains of a home. The deceased was identified as Michael Troy Farr, 48, an employee of the city of Austin. He was a master electrician for the city. Texas Task Force 1, the states emergencyresponse team, was also in the area using cadaver dogs to search for possible victims. The Texas Forest Service said the fire jumped the Colorado River twice as it expanded Monday and pushed south, and some WILDFIRE, Page A7
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Come and Hear It! Tune in to radio station KCTI 1450 AM at 8 a.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Tuesday for weekly updates from Gonzales Cannon news editor Nikki Maxwell and General Flames and smokebillow over the tree line near County Road 304 just north of Harwood on Tues- manager Dave Mundy with KCTI day. Firefighters from more than 30 different agencies battled the Delhi Fire, and were able to fi- personality Egon Barthels.
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Firestorm: Relief Efforts
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Thursday, September 8, 2011
Smithville/Bastrop Relief
Food distribution center at 409 Walker, in Smithville. Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management: We need anyone who has been evacuated from their home and not registered already to register by calling (512) 332-8814 or (512) 332-8856. This will help in the FEMA resource delivery. Bastrop Christian Ministerial Alliance is coordinating donations at Rundell Business Park at 704 Hwy 71 West, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.. Please call (512) 3328661 for more information. Make checks and money orders payable to Bastrop Christian Ministerial Alliance, PO Box 865, Bastrop, Tx. 78602 The First Baptist Church at 422 St. Paul St. in Gonzales is collecting donations to help victims of the fires. Call (830) 672-9595 for more information.
Vocational Nursing students from the Victoria College-Gonzales Center gather around a U-Haul truck that will be used to deliver needed items to the Smithville Distribution Center to help the wildfire victims. It started when VC students Katy Day and Nina Valenta went to the affected areas near Smithville and decided Especially needed items: new packages of under- to help out. Use of the U-Haul truck was donated by Apache Express Care; Schmidt and Sons donated gas for the truck; McCoys donated the posts for the signs near the VC-GC; E-Barr Feed is donating dog food and wear, pillows, air mattresses, baby food, formula, Fehner and Son is also donating items. Vocational Nurse instructors Sharon Price, who is from Smithville, diapers, wipes, toiletry items, feminine products, and Michelle Han along with the VN students are working with people all over the community to donate items. The truck will leave for Smithville at 4:30 p.m. Thursday. People can still bring items to the VC-GC until PowerAid and water. about 9 p.m. The truck will return and take another load at 10 a.m. on Friday. (Photos by Mark Lube)
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Members of the Texas Nationalist Movement poured into the Bastrop/Smithville area to help unload and distribute relief supplies. (Courtesy photo)
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By DAVE MUNDY
BASTROP Politics were cast aside this week as volunteers with the Texas Nationalist Movement are trying to help coordinate relief supplies for evacuees from the Bastrop County Complex Fire in central Texas. Travis LaGarce, one of the organizations new Lone Star Coordinators, is heading up the effort in Smithville and Bastrop, the two towns hardest-hit by the raging wildfires which have consumed more than 25,000 acres and 400 homes since Sunday. LaGarce said the Smithville Recreation Center is serving as one evacuation point and is accepting donations of bedding, pillows, cots, sleeping bags and personal-care kits. Food is the most urgent need at the Smithville Fire Dept., which is serving as the headquarters for firefighters throughout the region. Especially at the fire department, they need food like fruit, as well as chap-stick and
they even told me (industrialgrade) goggles, LaGarce said. The rec center said they have enough food until noon (Tuesday), so canned goods and other food would be very welcome. If you can get any of it to the area, Travis can meet you and haul it in. His number is 936-444-6655 or you can email firerelief@texasnationalist.com. TNM president Daniel Miller said Monday that while the Bastrop County Complex Fire is the focus of this specific effort because of the extent of the damage, members across the state are being asked to step forward and help in their areas as well. The Texas Nationalist Movement is receiving requests for assistance from all over Texas and its time for Texas Nationalists to answer the call to serve, Miller said. Fire Fighters are spread very thin all over Texas. In some locations small volunteer fire departments are being forced to deal with five simultaneous fires. In other locations all departments in the region
are responding to fires that are nearly 20,000 acres with 0% containment. They need help. They are asking for donations of lip balm, cases of water, cases of sports drink, hand towels, wipes, white tshirts and small snack foods. TNM is collecting these items at all local meetings this week as well as the main office in Nederland. We will be setting up additional collection points and times as they become available. People may also make monetary donations on-line at (http://www.texasnationalist. com/index.php/donate/tnmfire-relief). One hundred percent of the proceeds collected online will be used to purchase the above listed items until the fires are out and the remainder will be used for direct relief to families that have lost everything in the fires. When this has passed we will be collecting clothing and other supplies to help these families rebuild their lives, Miller said. Lets show the world that Texans take care of Texans.
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More than 60 fires burned across Texas this week, with the worst in state history just half an hour from the Gonzales County border. As the dark smoke increased above Caldwell, Gonzales, and Lavaca Counties, area law enforcement and emergency personnel were pushed to the limit, dispatched repeatedly to fight fires and prepare neighborhoods for possible evacuations. Firefighters throughout Gonzales County simultaneously responded to fire calls both in and beyond county lines. Gonzales County Judge David Bird was mobile Monday, traveling back and forth between the Gonzales County Sheriff s Office and the Gonzales Fire Station, listening to dispatch calls in order to limit confusion amongst the responders. It was a fantastic response by all the firefighters in the county, the Sheriff s Office, and everyone who supports them, Bird told The Cannon Tuesday. DPS assisted with traffic control and the Forest Service brought equipment to use out in the field where the fires were. Bird said the County Emergency Command Center was not used during the fires because some of the communications equipment was unfamiliar to staff, and most traveled between emergency scenes. During the two-day firestorm, Gonzales Fire Chief
Keith Schmidt gave hourly updates on KCTI AM 1450, the local radio station in downtown Gonzales. Like Bird, Schmidt was on the road most of the time, going from fire to fire to evaluate the situation and determining the next step. Bird said since the fires began Sunday evening, his office has received numerous phone calls about the reverse 911 program. The system is used by the county to alert residents of emergency status and evacuation orders. The system is designed to work with cell and land lines, but there were some complications that Bird says the county will work on as soon as possible. Through all of this we discovered some issues with our system, Bird said. Some of the phone numbers did not go through our calling system properly. Sheriff deputies went door to door in many cases to notify residents of possible evacuation in their neighborhoods. Two of those people were Jan Meeks and Hal Shipley, residents and business owners in Harwood. An officer was at our gate Sunday night telling us that the fire was moving closer to our area and we should start preparing in case of evacuation, Meeks said. The two immediately took their animals to a kennel in Luling. On our way back home on I-10 we saw the flames, Meeks said. As soon as we got home we began packing up our pictures and valuables in the house.
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Meeks and Shipley were not alone. Many residents between Harwood and Waelder chose to pack up and leave the area until the Delhi fire, which was quickly spreading toward the north end of the county, was under control. On Monday evening, Bird announced that the fires in Gonzales County were out and the Delhi fire was 95 percent contained, welcome news to may longing for some sleep. The chief (Schmidt) took some firemen, as many as he could spare, to help stop it (Delhi fire), Bird said. I think they were instrumental in stopping it because the state didnt have any resources available to stop it. Despite the locally extinguished flames, the work of the firefighters was not over. After some quick naps and breaks they were back at it when the Delhi fire rekindled Tuesday morning. At 3 a.m. Tuesday we thought it was over, but then we learned there was another fire in that area, Bird said. The fire was in Smithville, where many people were evacuated and lost their homes. In my 13 years as a judge I have never seen anything Gonzales firefighter Eric Linebrink answers phones at the Gonzales Fire Station like this, Bird said. Weve Tuesday. (Photo by Nikki Maxwell) Association of Fire Fightbeen through hurricanes of water to Delhi, assisting firefighters. to lay wet lines at the borPeople are being very ers and we want to help get and prepared for that, but ders of the fires. The County generous and helping the Bastrop fire under conthis was very different. According to Bird, the also sent maintainer/motor us out, Linebrink said. trol, Linebrink said. He J.M. Oil Company took grader trucks to cut fire Theyve been bringing us explained that four Gonfood, water and ice chests zales fire fighters chose to vacuum trucks to the Delhi lines. On Tuesday morning, a full of Gatorade. We really help with the Bastrop fire area to help responders. Tuesday, their day off, and Lindeman Fertilizer and skeleton crew at the Gon- appreciate it. zales Fire Station worked He said that in his nine he and another firefighter Gonzales County Precincts brought tanker trucks full on cleaning up and getting years of fire fighting, he has planned to go on Wednestheir resources back togeth- never seen this level of sup- day. er. Many of the firefighters port from the community. Were using our personal who had been on duty for That concern for others ATVs, and taking donated more than two days were extended beyond the fire- clothing and food to the sent home to sleep. fighters. On Sunday, J.B. incident command, LineThe fires on Highway Wells Arena in Gonzales brink said. 304 and in Delhi are under was opened to accept evacJust then a call crackles control, but we still have uated horses, and on Mon- across the radio Its the fighters out there working day several area churches Caldwell Fire Department on a rekindle this morning, began collecting donations requesting a brush truck Gonzales Firefighter Eric for fire victims who lost to help with the Delhi fire, Linebrink said. their homes. which was growing again. Linebrink was working The firefighters wanted Meanwhile, outside the in the fire stations office, to do their part to help too. firehouse, a small group answering non-stop phone Linebrink said he and five gathered in a circle. Holding calls and listening keenly to other union members were hands they began to pray the dispatch radio for any taking turns assisting their for rain, and asked God to fire calls. brothers and sisters with the protect the fire fighters and Just then, two Gonzales Bastrop fire fight. all who were in the path of citizens arrived with bags of We are members of the the largest fire in Texas histrail mix and snacks for the Local 4663 International tory.
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The unprecedented wildfires which broke out in Bastrop and Caldwell counties Sunday precipitated another unprecedented event: readers of the Gonzales Cannon became our best reporters, submitting photos and helping update the developing stories of the disasters in Bastrop County and near Delhi. Above, towering plumes of smoke wash over State Highway 21 near Bastrop. (Photo submitted by Cheryl Anzaldua-Garcia)
Billowing clouds of smoke obscure the horizon near Delhi. (Photo submitted by Patrick Carcamo)
Smoke from the Delhi area drifts across northern Gonzales County. (Photo submitted by Kristin Matias-Meeh)
Flames blaze in a tree line near Delhi. (Photo submitted by Christina Almaguer)
Motorists stopped fleeing the fire to snap dramatic photos near Bastrop. (Photo submitted by DeNeesa Baker)
Towering clouds of smoke and ash near Bastrop (Photo submitted by DeNeesa Baker)
Flames from the Bastrop County Complex Fire lit up the sky as far south as Yoa- The Delhi Fire advances on the Walker ranch near the Caldwell-Gonzales County kum. (Photo submitted by Marsha Zissum) line. (Photo submitted by Scott Baer)
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Fayette County Sheriffs Sgt. Ron Naumann took this dramatic aerial photo showing the vastness of the Bastrop County Complex Fire.
Fire consumes a home near Delhi. (Photo submitted by Livestock graze near livestock even as the flames which will consume them are whipped in their direction. Benji Hill) (Photo submitted by DeNeesa Baker)
Residents evacuating ahead of the Bastrop County Complex Fire. (Photo submitted by Cheryl Anzaldua-Garcia)
The sun battles flames and smoke to shine through. (Photo submitted by Kristin Matias-Meeh)
Drifting smoke announces the arrival of the Delhi Fire at the Walker Ranch. (Photo submitted by Scott Baer)
Wildfire creates an eerie late-afternoon silhouette. (Photo submitted by Thomas The sun shines through billowing smoke in Bastrop County. (Photo submitted by Hector Torres) Bullard)
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Management Chief Nim Kidd said. The Texas Division of Emergency Management is actively supporting local firefighting efforts across the state, and we will continue to provide all necessary assistance. Perry was campaigning in South Carolina when the fires erupted all over the state. he went first to Bastrop, the largest of the wildfires. It was a surreal experience today, the governor told assembled press, as smoke billowed to the east of the Bastrop Convention Center that is serving as an emergency command post. He added, I have seen a number of big fires in my life, and this one is as mean-looking as Ive ever seen. State resources assisting with wildfire response include: Texas Forest Service personnel and aviation assets, including 15 single-engine air tankers, 12 helicopters and 13 aerial supervision aircraft assets deployed to multiple fires; Texas Military Forces, with 2 CH-47 Chinook Aircraft and 3 UH-60 Blackhawks assisting with fires in Bastrop County, 1 UH-60 Blackhawk staged in Austin to fight central Texas fires, 2 UH-60 Blackhawks assisting with the fires in Colorado County, and 3 ground wildfire support packages consisting of 4 dozers and 16 personnel each;
Texas Gov. Rick Perry left the campaign trail in South Carolina and returned to the state on Monday, taking an aerial tour of wildfire damage in the Steiner Ranch community west of Austin and meeting with emergency management and local officials who have been battling fires in the area. The governor continued to urge all Texans to closely monitor conditions and reports, and heed all warnings from local officials as extremely dry and windy conditions are expected to continue fueling wildfires that continue raging across the state. These fires are serious and widespread, and as mean as I have ever seen, burning more than 1,000 homes since this wildfire season began, Gov. Perry said. Texas appreciates the resources and support we continue to receive from across the state and across the country to fight these fires, and the efforts of the brave men and women who put themselves in harms way to protect Texans lives and property. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who are impacted by these fires. Our primary focus is on safety and protecting lives, and Texans need to heed all warnings, especially evacuation warnings from local officials, Texas Emergency
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State officials moved swiftly Sunday and Monday to react to wildfires which sprang up all over the state. The Texas Forest Service responded to 63 new fires Sunday which burned 32,936 acres, including 22 new large fires. A news release from the Forest Service noted that Strong winds and low relative humidity from Tropical Storm Lee caused numerous wildfires to spread rapidly yesterday. Additional National Guard Blackhawk helicopters and Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS) strike teams, as well as a heavy airtanker from South Dakota, were mobilized Sunday to assist with the large number of fires. Weather conditions are expected to reach critical levels again (Monday). Texas Forest Service reported it had dozens of aircraft ready to respond, including four heavy airtankers, 15 single-engine airtankers, 12 helicopters, and 13 aerial supervision aircraft. A Type 1 incident management team has been requested to assist with the Bastrop County Complex. A ridge of dry high pressure across the mid U.S. and the Texas panhandle will drift into west Central Texas during the day. This will continue the stronger winds over the east half or more of the state along with drier relative humidities into the 10 to 20 percent range across much of the state. High temperatures will be in the upper 70s to lower 80s over a large portion of North Texas to near 100 over Deep South Texas near the Mexico border. The stronger winds are expected to weaken over most of the state Monday night. Daily detailed fire information can be found at www.inciweb.org. Here is a statewide look at the major fires around Texas. Note: Details on many fires are still unconfirmed.
BASTROP COUNTY COMPLEX, Bastrop County. 14,000 acres, no containment. Heavy airtankers and single-engine airtankers assisted on this fire that started in the Lost Pines area just northeast of Bastrop. The fire has moved unchecked for at least 16 miles to the south and has jumped the Colorado River twice. The Circle D, K.C. Estates, Pine Forest, Colovista and Tahitian Village subdivision have been evacuated. Firefighters are trying to hold the fire at FM 2571. Reports indicate possibly 300 homes have been destroyed. MODIS satellite image indicates the fire has jumped Highway 95 and is approximately 25,000 acres. STEINER RANCH, Travis County. 150 acres, no containment. The fire started just north of the Steiner Ranch subdivision. More than 1,000 homes are under mandatory evacuation in Steiner Ranch. At least 25 homes are reported lost. A Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System strike team responded. PEDERNALES BEND, Travis County. 7,000 acres, unknown containment. The fire is burning four miles southeast of Spicewood. Twenty homes were lost, 30 homes damaged. HENDERSON #495, Henderson County. 5,000 acres, unknown containment. Three homes were saved. #491, Limestone County. 3,000 acres, unknown containment. Six homes were saved and one was lost on this fire 20 miles east of Waco. DELHI, Caldwell County. 1,000 acres, 10 percent contained. Twenty homes were saved and six were lost on this fire east of Lockhart. BAILEY, Colorado County. 1,000 acres, unknown containment. This fast-moving fire threatened 40 homes near Columbus. Blackhawks, singleengine airtankers and a heavy airtanker assisted. MOORE, Smith County. 927 acres, 5 percent contained. Ten homes were evacuated and five were lost on this fire burning on the Smith/Gregg County line. Two civilian fatalities were reported. #545, Upshur County. 500 acres, 50 percent contained. One hundred homes were saved; none lost. The fire is burning East of Gilmer. LUTHERHILL, Fayette County. 2,000 acres, unknown containment. The community of Ruttersville was evacuated. Seven homes are reported lost. BONBIEW RANCH, Van Zandt County. 350 acres, unknown containment. Twenty homes were saved southeast of Canton. CLEMANIS, Upshur County. 400 acres, 85 percent contained. Twenty homes were saved. #543, Gregg County. 300 acres, unknown containment. Numerous homes were saved, none lost. #538, Harrison County. 200 acres, contained. One hundred fifty homes were evacuated in a trailer park east of Longview. #502, Nacogdoches County. 200 acres, unknown containment. More than a dozen homes have been evacuated, but none lost. #841, Houston County. 200 acres, unknown containment. Fifteen homes were threatened east of Crockett. PLEASANT GREEN ROAD, Gregg County. 150 acres, contained. Numerous homes evacuated and saved south of Longview. KENNEDY ROAD, Rusk County. 150 acres, unknown containment. Numerous homes threatened, one lost. HODDE, Travis County. 325 acres, contained. Two hundred homes were evacuated and saved east of Pflugerville. No homes reported lost. PETTYTOWN, Caldwell County. 200 acres, 90 percent contained. Twenty homes were saved east of Lockhart. OLD MAGNOLIA, Gregg County. 100 acres, unknown containment. No homes threatened. Two fuel tanks exploded. SOUTH SULPHER, Hunt County. 100 acres, 70 percent contained. Five homes were threatened and two were destroyed. #839, Leon County (Concord Robbins). 100 acres, unknown containment. At least 15 homes are reported lost and more than 300 were evacuated. Uncontained fires from previous days (more than 100 acres in timber, 300 acres in lighter fuels): *Note: No current updates available except on the 101 Ranch Fire. 101 RANCH, Palo Pinto County. 6,555 acres, 75 percent contained. The fire is burning on the south side of Possum Kingdom Lake near the town of Brad. Thirty-nine homes and nine RVs have been reported destroyed. CRAB PRAIRIE, Walker County. 977 acres, 90 percent contained. Numerous SEATs and helicopters, as well as National Guard bulldozers assisted. Two homes were reported to be lost. HORNETS TANK, Briscoe County. 5,500 acres, 90 percent contained. The fire is burning in juniper and grass in rough terrain near Palo Duro Canyon. CEDAR RIDGE, Bosque County. 903 acres, 75 percent contained. 3547 ROAD, Wise County. 400 acres, 80 percent contained. Approximately 60 homes were evacuated near this fastmoving fire. Five homes were lost. JOHNSON (JACKSON) RANCH, Edwards County. 600 acres, 95 percent contained. Three homes were lost on this fire burning 27 miles northwest of Hunt. BIG DRAW, Kimble County. 600 acres, 20 percent contained. Active fire behavior in heavy fuels and steep terrain was observed. Twenty homes are threatened. RICK RANCH, Sutton County. 395 acres, 95 percent contained. The fire is burning 24 miles west of Junction. JACK MOUNTAIN, Coryell County. 1,700 acres, 60 percent contained. The fire is burning five miles south of Gatesville on the Ft. Hood military reservation. BUNDY ROSS RANCH, Edwards County. 600 acres, 75 percent contained. The fire is burning in juniper, grass and
Texas Gov. Rick Perry meets with evacuees in the Bastrop area on Monday. (Photo courtesy Governors office) Texas Department of threat of disaster, is activated. Montague counties. Since which would have made the Public Safety emergency TIFMAS resources deployed the beginning of wildfire state eligible for Direct Fedmanagement personnel, in Central Texas include 18 season, local and state fire- eral Assistance and Emerhighway patrol troopers, air command vehicles, 72 fire fighters have responded to gency Protective Measures assets and a mobile commu- engines and 121 personnel. more than 20,900 fires that from the federal government. nications center deployed to In the past seven days have destroyed more than The Obama Administration Bastrop County; Texas Forest Service has 1,000 homes and burned denied this request on May 3. Texas Department of responded to 181 fires that more than 3.6 million acres. Gov. Perry appealed the presTransportation is providing have burned more than Gov. Perry has reissued his idents decision on May 26, personnel, equipment and 118,400 acres, including new disaster proclamation nine and received partial approval fuel to responders; fires in Bastrop, Travis, Hen- times this wildfire season; it of relief on July 1. A request Additionally, the Texas In- derson, Limestone, Caldwell, was originally issued on Dec. to expand the scope of federal trastate Fire Mutual Aid Sys- Colorado, Montgomery and 21, 2010. relief is still pending. tem (TIFMAS), a network Grimes counties, among In addition to the state To view the governors reof Texas fire departments others. TFS also continues proclamations in April, the newed disaster proclamation, willing to provide emergency to battle existing wildfires, governor sent a letter to please visit http://governor. resources to neighboring including major fires in Palo President Obama requesting state.tx.us/news/proclamacommunities during the Pinto, Briscoe, Coryell and a Major Disaster Declaration, tion/16543/.
brush 7 miles southeast of Telegraph. DOUBLE T, Menard County. 300 acres, 95 percent contained. The fire is burning 19 miles west of Brady. PICKET RUN, Montague County. 1,100 acres, 90 percent contained. The fire is burning in tall grass 7 miles south of Bowie. CEDAR TRUCK COMPLEX, Kimble County. 357 acres, 80 percent contained. Thirteen homes were saved on this fire burning just west of Fort McKavett. This was a combination of 34 different starts along a 24-mile stretch of highway. COSTER, Hall County. 1,000 acres, 80 percent contained. Four homes were saved on this fire burning 26 miles northwest of Childress. HORSESHOE BEND, Coryell County. 525 acres, 75 percent contained. The fire is burning 10 miles south of McGregor. National Guard Blackhawks assisted on the fire. Twelve homes were saved.
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A huge cloud of smoke from the Delhi Fire casts a pall as it spreads southeastward along County Road 304 Monday. (Photo by Debbie Toliver)
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Service, assumed command of firefighting efforts Tuesday afternoon. Offiicals with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) were also on the ground to deliver assistance to persons who have suffered losses in the blaze. There was concern at one point on Tuesday the fire could move into Gonzales County and threaten the city of Waelder. Some residents along roads north of the town were evacuated, but no evacuation order was given for the town itself. Radio station KCTI reported late Monday that they had received word from Sgt. Austin Harper of the Waelder Police Department that no evacuations were yet underway. At this time the Waelder Police Department has no intentions of evacuating. Myself and Chief Taylor have assessed the Bastrop fire and as of right now Waelder is not in imminent danger of being overrun by wildfire, Harper told the radio station. Everyone should be ready to evacuate quickly should the need arise if the situation arises. In the event
Waelder is to be evacuated the Fire Departments siren will be sounded constantly for several minutes. Residents in need of transportation out of the city will need to go to the community center and will be transported out of the city via WISD school busses. The Waelder Police Department will be reassessing the Basdrop fire situation every few hours so as to make sure there is plenty of time to evacuate if the need arises. Those citizens concerned may contact me via cell phone at 830-857-4381 for updates or further information. Late Wednesday, Bastrop County officials reported that State Highway west from Highway 71 to San Marcos has reopened and residents of Martin Meadows and Hobbs Creek can return home. Bluebonnet Acres remains closed. The Bastrop and Smithville Independent School Districts were due to remain closed until further notice, with all athletic and extracurricular events canceled. No other area school districts had reported closings or cancellations at press time.
BASTROP Firefighting-trained volunteers from around the state converged on Bastrop and Smithville Tuesday to lend a hand to the beleaguered local firefighters battling the Bastrop County Complex Fire only to be sent away as federal officials arrived at the scene, leading to anger and confusion about how volunteers wanting to help were received. We were at the station getting set up into strike teams, and this guy came up and said that the U.S. Forest Service had assumed control of the situation, and that If you dont have a vehicle that squirts water, go home, said Gordon Greer of Kirbyville, who drove all night Monday to arrive in the town beset by the worst wildfire in Texas history. Youve got guys who had driven all night long from Corpus Christi and Brownsville on their own dime, and they turned them away. He was really a (bleep) about it. There was a whole line of beige cars that came in this morning, tinted windows and such, Greer said. A spokesperson with the U.S. National Interagency Incident Center, Jennifer Jones, confirmed that federal group of several different agencies would be setting up in Bastrop County around 1 p.m. Tuesday, but had not done so when the firefighting volunteers were told to leave. The question is apprently one of protocol, however. The Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management announced via its Facebook account Tuesday afternoon that Any fire mutual aid requests would
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always come through (and to) Local, State and National fire service and emergency leadership. This message sent as per Texas Fire Chiefs, TIFMAS, IAFC, USFA and FEMA. If you are a fire fighter wanting to volunteer you have to be activated by the National Forestry Service first. The Texas Forest Service issued a statement Tuesday evening that it is not requesting firefighters/ retired firefighters to report to Central Texas. If a person wants to fight fire they can: 1. Apply for a full-time Texas Forest Service position. We are not hiring seasonals as we currently do not have the time to hire, train and certify them. 2. Join a local fire department. 3. Members of local departments should not self-dispatch. Have your fire chief contact TIFMAS Coordinator Joe Florentino at jflorentino@littleelm.org Neither is the federal team is in command of the operation, TFS said later. The Texas Forest Service and the City and County of Bastrop have unified command of the Bastrop County Complex Fire. Together, they delegated authority to a Type I Interagency Incident Management Team, said Holly Huffman with the Texas Forest Service. While the team has the authority to manage the fire, it still reports directly to TFS and Bastrop. Weve essentially brought them in to work for us. Its the same method we use to bring in wildland firefighters from across the country. We call them in and they work for us, helping us fight the fires. Several of the volunteers voiced their displeasure, however, at federal agents taking charge at the scene after appeals by Texas Gov. Rick Perry for federal aid following another series of wildfires earlier this year was turned down. Theyre willing to sacrifice the lives of the people of Bastrop just so they can come in here and pull rank, said Daniel Miller of Nederland, who had led a group of Texas Nationalist Movement members who were certified firefighters to Bastrop from the Beaumont area. Miller said he and several other members of the group would remain in the Bastrop area to aid with civilian relief efforts.
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Sunday and Monday were days of worry for many residents of northern Gonzales and Caldwell Counties. Some residents waited unti the last moment before fleeing their homes in advance of the Delhi Fire along County Road 304 just north of Harwood (right), while the drifting smoke and ash from the Bastrop County Fire Complex created evacuation fears in Waelder. The Delhi Fire was finally contained Tuesday, but not before many ranchers in the area were forced to evacuate their livestock. (Photos by Dave Mundy)
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it, Nesser said. We understand and dont want you to just open your checkbook and say here it is, go do what you want there, but he (Mercer) needs some help to get started on this. The other project vying for the space is an Historic Tree Museum, designed and campaigned for by Gonzales resident David Dement. According to Dement and Mercer, both men were promised the same land by former city manager David Huseman in 2008. Three years ago I sat down with Mr. Huseman and Billy Malaer and showed them our plans (for the veteran memorial). He (Huseman) asked me where I would like to try to put it, and I said over by the cannon would be a good spot, Mercer said. Its centrally located between the schools, right across from the museum, and would be seen by a lot of people from in town and out of town. He (Huseman) said, Thats a fantastic place for it, couldnt be better, Mercer said. He did not inform me that there was already a plan to put a tree garden in the same location, so we (Mercer and Dement) are in the same boat. Mercer said the trees would enhance the memorial, if Dement and the council wanted to combine the projects. I dont believe we should stick the veterans memorial out in the sticks some-
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By NIKKI MAXWELL
No one in council chambers openly opposed the military veteran memorial proposal Tuesday, but the intended location was an issue for some citizens who said they were promised use the same plot of land at the 1200 block of St. Louis St. for a Historic Tree Museum. The Gonzales City Council heard supporting comments from both sides of the issue during their meeting Tuesday night, and in a surprise twist, unanimously changed their position on the monument from tabling it to favoring it at the last minute. I want to rescind my motion (to table it), said Councilman Tommy Schurig, following a compelling plea by Gonzales citizen Dennis Nesser who asked the council to give project coordinator Larry Mercer a specific commitment and guidance so he can move forward with the veteran memorial plan. I have no doubt that you are all in favor of this, but he needs to know that hes not going to throw away $5,000 on this plan and then come back and have to change
where, for the sacrifices that our veterans have made, Mercer said. It needs to be in view of the children, and visitors and people of Gonzales. MONUMENT, Page B3
Artists rendering of the proposed monument.
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WAELDER Waelder ISD officials announced that the district received a rating of Superior Achievement under Texas Schools FIRST financial accountability rating system. The Superior Achievement rating is the states highest, demonstrating the quality of Waelder ISDs financial management and reporting system. This is the ninth year of Schools FIRST (Financial Accountability Rating System of Texas), a financial accountability system for Texas school districts developed by the Texas Education Agency in response to Senate Bill 875 of the 76th Texas Legislature in 1999. The primary goal of Schools FIRST is to achieve quality perforThe Gonzales Cannon has returned to its home at the Gonzales Memorial Museum. Curator Oliver Davis said mance in the management a new display has been prepared for the piece, which some believe may be the actual small artillery piece of school districts finanwhich fired the opening shot of the Texas Revolution. The artifact had been loaned to an exhibition of Texas cial resources, a goal made more significant due to the historical pieces for several months and had been on display in Houston. (Photo by Mark Lube)
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complexity of accounting associated with Texas school finance system. We are very pleases with Waelder ISDs Schools First rating, said Waelder ISDs Superintendent Mark Weisner, as it shows that our district is making the most of our learning, but also for achieving these results cost-effectively and efficiently. The Schools FIRST accountability rating system assigns one of four financial accountability ratings to Texas school districts, with the highest being Superior Achievement followed by Districts with serious data quality problems may receive the Substandard Achievement or SuspendedData Quality. Districts that receive the Substandard Achievement or Suspended Data quality ratings under Schools FIRST must file a corrective action plan with the Texas Education Agency.
Waelder council hears concerns about police

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WAELDER Is the Waelder Police Department becoming too aggressive? That was the question the Waelder City Council pondered during its regular meeting Tuesday night. The council heard from Gonzales County Constable Precinct 3 Raleigh Measom, who expressed his reservations about seeing Waelder PD patrol cars moving about so often beyond the city limits. The sheriff and I have discussed this on several occasions, Measom said. Theyre out all over into the county and we need them here. The sheriff and I are real concerned and we would like to see the units stay in the city. If Im meeting them out on (County Road) 304 or (Highway) 90, then its a problem. Measom said it boils down to a matter of the local police not being available to help or restore order should an incident break out in town. One of the concerns is weve got so
many people working at the plant here and if theres a problem, with so many of them being in confined spaces you could very well have a fight break out, he said. There are all kinds of knives and box cutters there, so if youre three or four miles out of town, by the time you get there its too late. The council is considering altering the employment contracts for policemen to state that any patrolman found doing work outside of the county without being dispatched there is subject to termination. No action was taken on the item. During the Open Forum portion of the meeting, Measom had contrasting comments for a group of the citys other public servants. On behalf of Gonzales County, Id just like to praise the Waelder Fire Department for their work in the last few days, he said. They did an outstanding job. I have been known to be critical about things, but I cant find a bad thing to say about them. WAELDER, Page B3
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Lone Star Bank hosted First Friday Coffee on Friday, Sept. 2 with Michael Koeth, Financial Advisor as guest speaker. Koeth spoke to the guest about wise financial matters and invited everyone to stop by his office located at Lone Star Bank. David Kapavik, president of Lone Star Bank also spoke to the guests thanking them for attending and how Lone Star Bank is growing but will always be a Community Bank also on future plans for the bank. First Friday Coffee is sponsored by Gonzales Main Street and Gonzales Chamber of Commerce and is held the first Friday of each month. The Gonzales Cannon Newspaper will be hosting First Friday Coffee on November 4. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information on First Friday Coffee you may contact Barbara Friedrich at the City of Gonzales at 830-672-2815. (Photo by Debbie Toliver)
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Gonzales Police Report

Gonzales Police Department News Release Week Of September 5: 08/31/2011 Reported Criminal Mischief At 200 Blk Smith St. 08/31/2011 Reported Assault At 200 Blk St. George St. 08/31/2011 Reported Assault At 1300 Blk St. Peter St. 09/01/2011 Simon Cantu 67 Of Gonzales Arrested And Charged With Public Intoxication At 1100 Blk St. Joseph St. 09/01/2011 Reported Assault At 800 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr. 09/01/2011 Reported Deadly Conduct At 400 Blk St. Vincent St. On 09/02/2011 Warrants Were Issued For Mario Banda 30 Of Gonzales, Tony Castillo 26 Of Gonzales, And John Andrew Garza 28 Of Gonzales. On 09/02/2011 Tony Castillo Turned Himself Into The Gonzales Police Department On Said Warrant. On 09/06/2011 Mario Banda And John Andrew Garza Turned Themselves In On The Said Warrants To The Gonzales County Sheriffs Department All Charged With Deadly Conduct. 09/02/2011 Reported Terroristic Threat At 200 Blk Thorton St. 09/02/2011 Reported Aggravated Assault With Deadly Weapon At 300 Blk Hwy 90-A. 09/03/2011 Reported Assault At 700 Blk St. Paul St. 09/03/2011 Angel Isidro Hernandez 25 Of Gonzales Arrested And Charged With Assault At 1800 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr. 09/03/2011 Reported Assault At 1100 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr. 09/03/2011 Joe Garza Jr 25 Of Gonzales Arrested And Charged With Assault And Evading Arrest At 500 Blk St. Paul St. 09/03/2011 Simon Cantu 67 Of Gonzales Arrested And Charged With Public Intoxication At 700 Blk St. Paul St. 09/04/2011 Adrian Lynn James 29 Of Gonzales Arrested And Charged With Possession Of Controlled Substance At 800 Blk Kleine St. 09/04/2011 Reported Criminal Mischief At 700 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr. 09/04/2011 Jose Angel Flores 30 Of Yorktown, Tx Arrested And Charged With Theft At 300 Blk Hwy 90-A. 09/04/2011 Reported Disorderly Conduct At 700 Blk St. Paul St. 09/05/2011 Reported Assault At 1900 Blk St. Lawrence St. 09/06/2011 Reported Theft At 300 Blk Hwy 90-A. 09/06/2011 Reported Cruelty To Animals At 1200 Blk Hastings St. 09/06/2011 Reported Harassment At 2900 Blk Harwood Rd.
Gonzales County Deeds

Gonzales County Courthouse Deeds August 1-31 Goodwin, Phillip A to Goodwin Land & Cattle LLC, w/d, 1,156.453 Acres, R M Green, WM B Lockhart, C Roahere, A Denton, G Mensfee & Orig Outer Town Gonzales. Carter, Stuart Cunningham (Trustee), Carter Sr. Trust, Robert Jennings to Lucas Energy, Inc., o/l, 45.60 Acres, Sarah Hendricks Svy, A-261. Smith, Mary to Ewald, Otto H., w/d, Undiv. Int. in Lt. 8, Lakeshore Subdvn. Archer, Carol Jo Robinson and Archer, B.A. to Forest Oil Corporation, o/l, 76.616 Acres, William Small Svy, A-425 & various Blks. in Glover Addn, Smiley. Fryer, Lawrence W. (Pres.) and Edwards Association, Inc. to Edwards Senior Housing Association, w/d, Lts. 6-10, Blk. 8 & Lts 6-10, blk. 9, Davidson Hill Addn, Gonzales. Fitzsimmons, Tony and Fitzsimmons, Patricia A. to Aguirre, Allyssa and Ruiz, Ricardo, w/d, 0.191 of an acre (Pt. Lt 2, blk. 8) Stierens Addn, Gonzales. Gonzales Area Development Corporation to Tropical Fusions, Inc., w/d, Lt. 5, Blk. 1, Re-Plat of GADC Industrial Park Subdvn. Morgan Poultry, LLC to Caraway, Eddie R. and Caraway, Mary B., w/d, 45.10 Acres, William A. Farris Svy, A-208. Petrohawk Properties, LP to EOG Resources, Inc, o/l, 476.00 Acres, George Gwinn Svy, A-223. Barnick, Albert Brent and Barnick, Susan C. to Ford, Don and Ford, Nancy, o/l, 31.71 Acres, Andrew Winters Svy, A-471. Schroeder, Beverly Barnick, Schroeder, Gary and Franks, Beverly Barnick (aka) to Ford, Don and Ford, Nancy, o/l, 15.00 Acres, Andrew Winters Svy, A-471. Durrett, Michael to Forest Oil Corporation, o/l, 26.709 Acres, Joseph Saracean Svy, A-416. Garrett, Kathryn Ann (Indiv, Extrk & Pres.), Garrett, Al, Todd, Geneva H. (Estate) and Smiley Feed Company, Inc., to Forest Oil Corporation, o/l, 59.078 Acres, William Small Svy, A-425. Frame, Charlotte Ann to Eagle Ford Hunter Resources, Inc., o/l, 20.02 Acres, Byrd Lockhart Svy, A-39. Brom, Roxanna and Brom, Anthony Lee to Sharon Hunter Resources, Inc., o/l, 47.661 Acres, David Ives A-287 & William Strode A-69 Svys. Brom, Roxanna (Indiv. & Extrx), Dopslauf, June Brom (Estate), Brom, Anthony Lee, Brom, Camilla, Brom, Clayton and Brom, Ernestine to Sharon Hunter Resources, Inc., o/l, 36.80-4 Acres, David Ives A-287 & Williamn Strode A-69 Svys. Brom, Roxanna (Indiv. & Extrx), Dopslauf, June Brom (Estate), Brom, Anthony Lee, Brom, Camilla and Brom, Clayton to Sharon Hunter Resources, Inc., o/l, 3.00 Acres, William Strode Svy A-69. Tinsley Jr., Will H to Lucas Energy, Inc., o/l, 45.60 Acres, Sarah Hendricks Svy, A-261. Cantu, Anna and Navejar Sr., Michael (Atty-In-Fact), McGaugh, James and Yuan, Zhenan, w/d, Pt. lt. 2, Tier 1 East, Orig. Outer Town Gonzales. Gumper, David E. and Gumper, Ruth H. to Breitschopf, Spencer N. and Breitschopf, Saralyn T., w/d, 1.057 of an Acre (Pt. Lt. 4, RG 1, East) Orig. Outer Town Gonzales. Thompson, Charlotte to Serapin, Martin, w/d, Lts. 26-27 & Pt. Lt. 25, Blk. 1, Taylor Addn, Waelder. Kifer, Jane Ann to Keen, Dennis and Keen, Shae, w/d, 1.00 Acre, Joseph Saracean Svy, A-416. Hokanson, Tom Alton to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 146.812 Acres, Jean Humphrey A-266 & James Jones A-301 Svys. Peacock, Dianna Lynn to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 146.812 Acres, Jean Humphrey A-266 & James Jones A-301 Svys. DuBe Jr., Walter A to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 146.812 Acres, Jean Humphrey A-266 & James Jones A-301 Svys. Hokanson, Ida Aprilla to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 146.812 Acres, Jean Humphrey A-266 & James Jones A-301 Svys. Byrd, Ida Jean to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 146.812 Acres, Jean Humphrey A-266 & James Jones A-301 Svys. Hokanson, Dennis A to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 146.812 Acres, Jean Humphrey A-266 & James Jones A-301 Svys.
Gonzales Co. Sheriffs Office Report

The Gonzales County Sheriffs Office Sheriffs Report for 08/28/11-09/03/11 08/29/11 Alexander, Charles Edward, 01/1957, Nixon. Local Warrant - Aggravated Sexual Assault. Requires $40,000 Bond. Local Warrant - Aggravated Kidnapping. Requires $40,000 Bond. Remains in Custody. 08/30/11 Deleon, Kristen Marie, 06/1990, Nixon. Guadalupe County Warrant - Theft of Property by Check >$20 <$500. Released - Transferred to Guadalupe County. Sampayo, Sammy Andrew, 03/1985, San Antonio. Local Warrant - Hinder Secured Creditors >$1,500 <$20K. Remains in Custody. Sanchez, Eric Anthony, 05/1985, Floresville. Wilson County Warrant - Driving while License Invalid with previous Conviction or Suspension. Released on $2,000 Bond. 09/02/11 Castillo-Chavira, Victor, 01/1987, Gonzales. Local Warrant - Burglary of a Vehicle. Requires $1,000 Bond. Local Warrant - Criminal Mischief >$1,500 <$20K. Requires $5,000 Bond. Commitment/Sentence - Driving while Intoxicated 3rd or More. Term 5 years. Commitment/Sentence - Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1 <1 G. Term 11 months. Remains in Custody. Currie, Erik Wray, 01/1991, Gonzales. Commitment/Sentence - Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1 >1G <4G. Released - Weekender/Work Release. Total Arrest, Court Commitments, other agency arrest and processings: GCSO 06 DPS 10 GPD 10 WPD 02 NPD 01 Constable 02 DWCSO 00 DEA 00 TPW 00 GCAI 00 Total 31
Area Livestock Reports

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Packer cows and bulls sold $3 to $4 on approx. 550 hd. total. Packer Cows: higher dressing utility & cutter cows, $50-$62.50; lower dressing utility & cutter cows, $38$49; light weight canner cows, $30-$38. Packer Bulls: Heavyweight bulls, $71-$77.50; Utility & cutter bulls, $64-$71; light weight canner bulls, $57-$64. Stocker and feeder calves and yearlings: No. 1 steer & bull calves: under 200 lbs, $132-$165; 200-300lbs, $128-$165; 300400lbs, $126-$158; 400-500lbs, $118-$140; 500-600lbs, $112$130; 600-700lbs, $108-122; 700800lbs, $100-$119. No. 1 Heifer calves, under 200 lbs, $122-$158; 200-300lbs, $112-$146; 300400lbs, $110-$124; 400-500lbs, $108-$120; 500-600lbs, $104$116; 600-700lbs, $100-$112; 700-800lbs, $92-$100. No. 2 & 3 steer & bull calves, 200-300lbs, $90-$130; 300-400lbs, $88-$125; 400-500lbs, $87-$118; 500600lbs, $84-$112; 600-700lbs, $82-$108. No. 2 & 3, heifer calves, 200-300lbs, $85-$115; 300-400lbs, $84-$110; 400500lbs, $82-$108; 500-600lbs, $80-$104; 600-700lbs, $78-$100. If we can help with marketing your livestock, please call 361798-4336. 1,555 head. Had 256 cows and 10 bulls. Bulls were $2 higher. Cows $3 higher. Few light steer calves lower. Hvy. wts. higher. Packer bulls: heavy weights, $73.50-$75.50; lower grades, $59-$69.50. Packer cows: boning cows, $64.50-$68.50; cutters, $50.50$62.50; low yielding cutters, $38-$52; canners, $25-$44; fats, $62-$64. Dry cows, $40-$65; young, $52-$75. Palpated cows, $48-$81. Steer Calves: under 200 lbs, one, $150; 250-200 lbs, $123$141; 300-350 lbs, $127-$137; 350-400 lbs, $122-$147; 400450 lbs, $120-$142; 450-500 lbs, $116-$139; 500-600 lbs, $110$136. Bulls Calves: 500-600 lbs, $106-$121. No. 2 350-500 lbs and lower grades, $109-$122. Heifer Calves: 250-300 lbs, $110-$123; 300-350 lbs, $111$130; 350-400 lbs, $111-$125; 400-450 lbs, $110-$125; 450500 lbs, $110-$119; 500-600 lbs, $104-$119. No. 2 and lower: 350-500 lbs, $97-$108. Feeders 600-700 lbs: Steers, $117-$122; Bulls, $107-$108; Heifers, $104-$113. Over 700 lbs: Steers, $94-$96; Bulls, $66-$106; Heifers, good, $63-$109.
Gonzales Municipal FTA List

Gonzales Municipal Court noshow list for Aug. 31. Defendants who receive a citation(s) must appear on or before the date indicated on the citation(s). Their appearance must be in writing, in person or by an attorney, and any change of address must be given to the court. Defendants listed below have recently missed their scheduled court date and their failure to respond will result in a warrant(s) being issued for their arrest. An additional charge of violate promise to appear being added to their fine. In addition to the original charge, there will be a warrant fee for violate promise to appear. In addition, you may be denied the renewal of your driver license from the Department of Public Safety and collection of debt fees by attorneys at law. Martha Sandy Gamboa Jaime Zamora Oscar Cardoza-LeLaCruz Lorenzo Reyes Robledo Ernesto R. Quintanilla, Jr. Victoria Furnace Francisco Javier Perez James Ward Gillespie Jasmine Wright Ramon Rivera Charles Davis Eduardo Luis Arellano Rogelio Serrato Peralez Alberta Izaguirre Dimitri Diego Vigil Thomas Enriquez, Jr. Brian Joseph Martinez Sophia Estelle Silbas Alonzo McKinney
DeWitt Co. Sheriffs Office Report

DeWitt County Sheriffs office arrest Report for Week of August 25, 2011- September 1, 2011 August 25, 2011 Edwardo Sanchez Jr., 40, of San Antonio, Reckless Driving, Bond of $500, DCSO Lance Webb, 34, of Tomball, Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or more, Bond of $7,500, Cuero PD August 26, 2011 Russell Moya, 35, of Goliad, Class C / Speeding, Fine of $206, Class C / Violate Promise to Appear, Fine of $323, DPS Stephanie Clark, 27, of Yorktown, Manufacture Delivery Controlled Substance PG 1 > 4G < 200G, Bond of $75,000, Manufacture Delivery Controlled Substance PG 1 > 4G < 200G, Bond of $75,000, DCSO Pablo Alvarez, Jr., 59, of Stafford, Aggravated Sexual Assault Child, Bond of $50,000, DCSO Robert Villarreal, 34, of Cuero, Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1 < 1G Drug Free Zone, Bond of $10,000, DCSO David Dominguez, 29, of Hallettsville, Violation of Probation / Delivery of Controlled Substance, No Bond, DCSO Adam Perez, 33, of Cuero, Abandoning or Endangering Child - Negligence, Bond of $5,000, Cuero PD Corey Safriet, 34, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Revocation of Probation / Burglary of a Habitation, Bond of $50,000, Violation of Probation / Burglary of a Habitation, Bond of $30,000, Violation of Probation / Burglary of a Habitation, Bond of $30,000, DCSO Andrew Kubala, 59, of Cuero, Harassment, Bond of $2,000, Cuero PD Erica Montelongo, 32, of Yorktown, Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1 < 1G - Drug Free Zone, Bond of $10,000, DCSO August 27, 2011 Damian Baldelamar Torres, 31, of Center Point, Driving While License Invalid w/ Previous Conviction, Bond of $1,000, DCSO Tony Alvarez, 70, of Palacios, Driving While Intoxicated w/ open container, Bond of $1,000, DPS August 28, 2011 Brittany Hutchinson, 20, of Cuero, Furnish Alcohol to Minors, Bond of $2,000, Class C / Consumption of Alcohol by Minor, Fine of $264, Cuero PD Olalekan Olawole, 27, of Cuero, Driving While Intoxicated, Bond of $1,000, DPS Jamie Mendoza, 19, of Cuero, Burglary Of Habitation, Out Of Karnes County, Bond of $15,000.00; Theft Of Firearm,Out Of Karnes County, Bond Of $15000.00,DPS August 29, 2011 Dusty Riedel, 17, Of Cuero, Escape From Custody, Bond Of $2500.00, DCSO Christopher Chandler, 42 of
The Gonzales Livestock Market Report for Saturday, September 3, 2011 had on hand: 1,254. Compared to our last sale: Rebecca Castillo Calves and yearlings sold steady. Ignacio Gutierrez Packer cows sold steady. John Vasilio Aleman, Jr. Stocker-feeder steers: medium Marrissa Castillo and large frame No. 1: 150-300 Rigo Sandoval Rojas lbs., $155-$165; 300-400 lbs., Jennifer Vara $139-$147; 400-500 lbs., $130Arthur Lackey, Jr. $138; 500-600 lbs., $118-$126; Reyna Guadalupe 600-700 lbs., $116-$117; 700-800 Bianca Stewart lbs., $111-$115. Johnny Cantu Bull yearlings: 700-900 lbs., Daniel Almarez $92-$111. Robyn Garcia Stocker-feeder heifers: medium Rhonda Simmons and large frame No. 1: 150-300 Ramon Soliz lbs., $131-$155; 300-400 lbs., Kory Tyler $123-$125; 400-500 lbs., $117Dennis Lee Trujillo $121; 500-600 lbs., $113-$115; The above listed defendants 600-700 lbs., $111-$113. need to contact the court as Packer cows: good lean utility soon as possible at 830-672- and commercial, $48-$55; cutters, 2815. If you have any outstand- $56-$64; canners, $39-$47; low ing fines your name may make yielding fat cows, $54-$63. the next list. Packer bulls: yield grade 1 & 2, good heavy bulls, $69-$72; light weights and medium quality bulls, $66-$68. Stocker cows: $650-$850. Pairs: $775-$900. Corpus Christi, CPF/ No Liability Thank you for your business!! Insurance, Fine of $657.80 View our sale live at cattleusa. com! August 30, 2011 Carl Koonce, 24, of San AnNixon tonio, Injury Child /Elderly /DisThe Nixon Livestock Commisable W/ Int. Bodily Injury, Bond of $10,000, Injury Child /Elderly / sion Inc. report had on hand, Aug. Disable W/ Int. Bodily Injury, Bond 29, 2011, 2,278; Sheep & goats, 2. Steers: 200-300 lbs, $117 to of $10,000, Violation of Probation / Delivery of Simulated Controlled $127 to $175; 300-400 lbs, $114 to $124 to $150; 400-500 lbs, Substance, No Bond, DCSO $109 to $119 to $140; 500-600 lbs, $103 to $113 to $128; 600August 31, 2011 Corey Polk, 37, of Yoakum, As- 700 lbs, $101 to $111 to $122; sault Family / House Member 700-800 lbs, $95 to $105 to $123. Heifers: 200-300 lbs, $93 to - Impede Breathing/ Circulation, $103 to $136; 300-400 lbs, $101 Bond of $25,000, DCSO Calvin Green, 53, of Cuero, Re- to $111 to $140; 400-500 lbs, vocation of Probation / Driving $100 to $110 to $138; 500-600 lbs While Intoxicated 3rd or more, No $96 to $106 to $140; 600-700 lbs, $92 to $102 to $120; 700-800 lbs, Bond, DCSO $86 to $96 to $112. Slaughter cows: $37 to $47 to September 1, 2011 Fidel Tampa-Rios, 38, of Aus- $57; Slaughter bulls: $56 to $66 to tin, Fail to Identify Giving False / $80. Stocker cows: $420 to $650. Fictitious Info, Bond of $1,000.00, Pairs, $300-$840. DCSO Artrel Thomas, 23, of Cuero, Violation of Probation / Theft, Bond of $1,000.00 , DCSO Robert Drapalla, 57, of Yorktown, Violation of Probation / Felony Driving While Intoxicated Abandoned, No Bond, DCSO Anthony Trevino, 23, of Cuero, Revocation of Probation / Delivery of a Controlled Substance, Bond of $100,000.00 , DCSO The Hallettsville Livestock Commission Co., Inc had on hand on August30, 2011, 2,734; week ago, 2,897 year ago, 1,929. Compared to last week, better quality classes of calves and yearlings sold steady in a few areas but mostly $2 to $4 lower. More plainer quality calves showing up and harder to move.
Cuero Livestock Market Report on September 2, 2011 had
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Chamber elects new board members

The chamber board will have five new members, as ballots for the election were counted by a committee on Wednesday afternoon. Those taking office for 2012 are Abigail Casares, Elgin Heinemeyer, Crissy ONeal, Debbie Tieken and Travis Tresner. The annual Kidfish event is set for Saturday, Sept. 10 from 9 a.m. to noon at Lake Wood Park. No pre-registration is required, just come and join the fun, which benefits the Kidfish Foundation. Each participant will receive a goodie bag, with a coloring book and Kidfish College diploma. This is an out-reach program designed to educate and provide hands-on fishing experiences for children 16 and younger. After a brief presentation on fishing, conservation and respect for the environment, those participating will start fishing. Ponds are generously stocked prior to the event, which increases the
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Barbara Hand is the Executive Director of the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce.
Stallings graduates
Cody Stallings graduated from Teen Mania Ministrys Center for Creative Media on Aug. 12. Being a non-profit school Cody relied on generous supporters, and numerous fundraisers. Cody and his parents would like to take the opportunity to say thank you to the many that visited, and contributed to each fundraiser. He would like to say special thanks and mention a few of his dedicated monthly sponsors; Pastor Lynn and Betty Wilson, Curtis and Beth Parsley, Terry and Debbie Ruddock, Jodi Davidson and Edith Buie. In addition he would like to thank the local businesses Sonic Drive In, (Irma Nunez), Sage Capital Bank (Connie Kacir). Cody had many, many, single donations and prayer partners to assist him in this endeavor, and wants to say that he is thankful to be a part of such a giving community. (Courtesy Photo)
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odds of them having a great experience. Everything required to catch a fish will be provided on a first-come-first-served basis and volunteers will assist children in catching their fish. Events are free, but donations are accepted. The Girl Scout Organization will celebrate their 100th year in 2012 and local organizers are looking for materials from the past 100 years of Girl Scouting in Gonzales. If you have any information
for them, please call the chamber office and well put you in touch with local Scout leaders. I found a couple of books, one copyrighted in 1933 and another one on Campfire Girls from 1912. If you have any memories or material for us, let me know. The 10th anniversary of 9-11 will fall on a Sunday this year, so we hope that all our churches will mark the day, so that we never and allow that to happen to us again.. There will be national events held to mark the occasion, I know, but each of us needs to stop for a moment in remembrance of all those whose lives were lost when the buildings went down. Dont forget the First Shot Barbecue on Sept. 16, 17 and 18. South Texas Tour Team Roping will be held on Thursday at the J. B. Wells Park and on Saturday and Sunday Texas Jr. High and High School Rodeo events will be held there.
Mayor Pro-tem Gary Schroeder said he had no idea about the tree museum project. If we had been informed about the Tree Museum, we wouldnt have even entertained the idea of putting another project there, Schroeder said. He explained that when Mercer recently presented the Veterans Memorial design to the council they fully supported the location, but then other committees stepped forward and said they already had a project planned for the site. We need to be aware of whats going on, so were not bamboozled by something as conflicting as this, Schroeder said. He said its not a matter of taking one side or the other veterans or arborists. Both sides had commitments from management without councils knowledge, he said. And we need to be focussing as a council on wastewater, water treatment, electric lines and trimming.
Plans are now underway for the 2012 American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Gonzales County. The committee is seeking volunteers who are committed to the cause and are willing to be part of the team that is planning a fun and memorable tenth anniversary. In the months prior to the actual event on March 23-24, 2012, there will be many activities related to Relay For Life. There are many jobs to do and therefore, many volunteers are needed. Join the team and help us to Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back. For more information, contact Arline Rinehart (672-2077) or Patty Stewart (672-7581), event co-chairs.
Monday, September 12 at 5:15 at Abiding Word Lutheran Church located at 1310 St. Louis.
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Dement spoke to the council in defense of the tree project. The city approached me and asked me if I wanted to do this. I am not against the veteran memorial at all, I understand the need for it, Dement said, citing his fathers military service as Lt. Col. I think there has been some procedural problems with the (location) selection, and I hope that is fixed before people spend years and money working on city projects. Schurig asked for clarification about who in the city asked Dement to do the project. Well, when your authorized agent comes to me with a map, and says, I have an idea for this historic tree museum. Would this be something that you and your resources can take of? So are the words of the city manager no good? Dement asked the council. One man in the council audience asked Dement if a few of the trees could be placed somewhere else, to
allow room for the veteran memorial. Dement said yes. According to Mercer, when he drew up the plan for the memorial he asked Huseman about the process, but no clear guidance was given to him beyond designing the structure and presenting it to the council. Mercer said the monument will list veterans from all conflicts in American history, with room for the names of future veterans. He added that the design will have a separate special section for KIA names service members Killed In Action. I dont have anything against trees, flowers, or shrubbery, thats why I asked the Spade and Trowel Garden Club and the Master Gardeners to participate in placing the greenery around the flag poles, Mercer said. One citizen said the idea of a veteran monument for all Gonzales County citizens was exciting because many veterans are buried through
the county and do not have a memorial anywhere else to honor their service. She said many groups already have the lists of veterans that can be submitted to be included in the monument. Schurig asked Mercer to meet with representatives of other civic groups to discuss the design of the monument. The council approved a request by the Daughters of the Republic to use the Gonzales Museum Amphitheater during Come And Take It, Oct. 2, and Sacred Heart Catholic Churchs request to close a portion of St. John St. for the annual Jamaica celebration this Saturday. During public comment, Nesser praised Interim City Manager Charles Windwehen for his leadership and service to the city for the past six months, and welcomed the new City Manager Alan Barnes to Gonzales. Its been quite a first day on the job, Barnes told The Cannon, after the meeting adjourned.
These guys really put out at a personal cost to themselves because theyre not paid. Waelder Independent School District Superintendent Mark Weisner also addressed the council in open
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dogs. I dont know if theres an (animal control) ordinance in place or what we need to do, but Im worried about the safety of our children. There was a quorum present at the meeting, but it was not attended by councilman Robert Tovar or Mayor Roy Tovar. In other business, the council: * Approved and accepted the financial reports * Approved the issuance of a mobile home permit for Pete Esparza * Tabled the discussion of adopting a tree trimming ordinance, the hiring of a city clerk, and hiring of Water & Wastewater personnel. * Heard a presentation from attorney Angela Beck, who is a candidate for city attorney.
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Stephen O. Pirkle, Jr. and Beverly Gescheidle were married Aug. 25, 1961 at First Lutheran Church in Gonzales
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Want the corruption to end? Then get involved

So lets review the past few months, class: Weve had a sitting city councilman and a candidate for a city council brought up on charges of vote tampering, with strong hints that others may have been involved but were never officially charged. Weve had another sitting city councilman plead guilty to charges of helping to traffic marijuana, and hes also been charged with stealing firearms. Weve had a sitting mayor charged with assault, and its widely hinted thats the least of misdeeds being looked into in that section of the county. Weve had one school superintendent dismissed for using schooldistrict funds like his own personal charge account, and officials in another school district disciplined for changing grades for athletes. We have an ongoing investigation into the goings-on in at least one citys internal departments, with embezzled funds one of several concerns. We have a sitting Justice of the
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Peace in another nearby county whos also a municipal judge being investigated for embezzling funds and running an unlicensed business. And I wont even begin to go into all the rumors and tips on which lawenforcement agencies are the most crooked, and which ones protect the drug dealers and cartel members. And once we have managed to expose public officials misdeeds and get them charged with crimes, prosecutors drag their feet for months and judges grant delay after delay after delay before handing them a stern scolding and slap on the wrist. If you recognize this pattern, class, please raise your hand. Good: everyone gets it.
What we have here, folks, is a culture of corruption that is ingrained, and generations old. Its going to take a while to clean it up. Official corruption takes years to take root, and years to root out. What were seeing going on in this and surrounding counties is not unique, although it must certainly at times seem like we have a corner on the corruption market. Whose fault is it that we have so many crooked people in positions of authority in this area? Its yours, folks. You, the voter. You, the citizen. Your failure to do your duty is what has made all this corruption possible. I and the reporters for other newspapers in this region can probably count on our fingers the number of folks who take their duty as citizens seriously. Those are the people who show up at city council meetings, school board meetings, commissioners-court meetings, who volunteer to serve on the myriad of advisory boards and councils associated with those agencies.
Ten years later, answering questions during a disaster

Dark smoke and ashes filled the air. Confusion, fear, busy signal on the phones, questions, no answers, sadness, frustration, terror, anger, sorrow... That is what I experienced ten years ago when I News Editor stepped outside our home in Southwest Washington, D.C. at 9:40 a.m., just a minute after hearing an earth shaking explosion across the Potomac River. My husband and I were in the Navy and lived in military housing on Bolling Air Force Base, just a few miles from the Pentagon in Virginia, which was struck by American Airlines Flight 77. As I looked around through the smoky air, my eyes locked with several of my neighbors, who all seemed as confused and disoriented as I was. We didnt know what happened, or if we were in danger. But for some reason I knew we would never be the same again. Life would never be the same... Ten years later, I found myself experiencing that same gamut of emotions Confusion, fear, busy signal on the phones, questions, no answers, more confusion, sadness, frustration, terror, anger, sorrow... Our community, Central Texas and dozens of counties in our state, suffered a great tragedy and loss this week. Wildfires devoured thousands of acres, and fellow Texans had to evacuate to save themselves as they watched their homesteads burn in the rear view mirror. I am sure many are saying to themselves, I will never be the same again. Life would never be the same... On that tragic day ten years ago, I was a young mother with a husband on an airplane flying from Italy to the United States, a son in Kindergarten 30 miles away in Georgetown, a 2 year old son crying because his mommy was crying, and worst of all I had no idea what was happening. Ten years ago, there was no Facebook. Everyone did not have a laptop or home computer. Cell phones were rarer than you think. And having just moved back to America, our household goods shipment was somewhere on the Atlantic Ocean, so I had no TV to watch the news on. I was still on leave between commands, so I headed over to a neighbors house where several military wives gathered to get answers. As I cuddled my toddler close, I watched in horror as some home video of planes crashing into the twin towers in New York was played on the screen. It looked fake, like a movie. It couldnt be real. What did a movie have to do with us in D.C.? When were they going to tell us what was happening here? And then they did. The reporter said the words clearly, but still I barely understood them. A plane crashed into the Pentagon... Like my neighbors, I was panicky. I was afraid for us, my children, and my husband up in the air at that very minute. Were we going to be attacked on the base? Was my husbands flight in danger? Of course no one had any answers. None of us were prepared for that experience. Even my military training left me unable to fully cope with the fear, and yes, terror. I think what bothered me the most was the lack of information. The lack of answers
Those folks also turn out for local elections. They get involved in campaigns, they ask candidates the hard questions, and they hold incumbents accountable all the time not just when one unpopular vote is rendered. When citizens do not stand up and do their duty, when they become complacent or assume that someone else will keep an eye on government, it becomes easier and easier to sneak things through in executive session, to fudge the numbers in the books or to win reelection even when youre under indictment. We have literally hundreds of people just in Texas whose livelihoods depend on you being too uninformed to ask questions.Theyre called legislators and congressmen. Citizens are citizens all year long, not just once every four years. Everyone gets all worked up over preisdential campaigns, but what happens in your local government has more direct impact on your daily life.
As Thomas Jefferson noted: An informed citizenry is the only true repository of the public will. There should not be a meeting of any school board, city council, county commissioners or any other local entity without citizens there to bear witness. And while the individual voting citizen bears the primary responsibility for allowing the creation of a culture of corruption, admittedly, folks in my profession have also failed to do our part. Until the Gonzales Cannon came along, quite frankly, most of the news media in this region were more concerned with protecting their buddies and not ruffling any feathers than they were with serving as the publics watchdog over government. Its good to see some of our compatriots starting to take a more aggressive approach, although admittedly some others still dont get it. (Then again, theyre also yet to grasp the fact that technology has transformed our business, and think the Internet is competition. But thats another column.)
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The EPA vs. the Eagle Ford

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Development of the Eagle much Eagle Ford shale oilfield Ford shale, a vast oil and gas related dust is being kicked up region, shows promise of being by trucks and other equipment, the most important economic that cities such as San Antonio George generator South Texas ever has are becoming concerned that seen, a recently released study Rodriguez they will not pass EPA air qualindicates. Since the first well ity standards. was drilled in the Eagle Ford Congressman Cuellar (Din 2008 until 2010, oil and gas TX) claims that Texas and the drilling has directly supported U.S. have a number of domestic George Rodriguez is a San Antoabout 1) 6,800 full-time jobs in nio resident and the first Hispanic energy resources that can be exthe region, 2) paid $311 million in the nation to lead a Tea Party or- panded and produced to ensure in salaries and benefits to work- ganization. He is a former official the rest of the nation has an aders and 3) generated almost $2.1 in the U.S. Justice Dept. during the equate energy supply. However, billion in total economic output. Reagan Administration. he has not spoken up to curtail When other spin-off jobs were the number of EPA regulations tallied, the numbers jumped to 12,600 jobs, $512 that have been imposed on the energy industry. million in salaries and $2.9 billion in economic Congressman Hinojosa (D-TX) opposes any output. Drilling jobs account for about half of efforts to weaken the progress made under the jobs so far in the Eagle Ford, and the jobs the EPAs Clean Air and Clean Water Acts. He pay well, starting from about $12 to $17 an hour says the U.S. cannot replace the energy oil it imfor an entry-level drilling job, and $13 to $18 an ports only by increasing drilling in this country hour for truck drivers. The Eagle Ford now ac- or in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico although counts for 6 percent of the Gross Regional Prod- Congressman Hinojosa continues to support uct for the 24-county area included in the study. increased domestic production. By 2020, the Eagle Ford is expected to account Conservatives support the idea of clean for almost $21.5 billion in economic output and air and clean water, but not at the expense of support 68,000 full-time jobs in South Texas. economic development and job creation. Any However, EPA regulations are threatening decisions regarding the environment should to stop the development and job growth. EPA be made locally with citizen input, rather than has concerns the drilling will pollute the water by an agency or a bureaucrat several thousand in south Texas communities, even though en- miles away. The EPA should allow for local gineers have shown the drilling it much deeper control and decision making of rules and reguthan the water table. EPA is also trying to force lations so as not to stop job growth and ecothe state to tighten its regulations which most nomic development. If President Obama wants experts agree will hurt, if not stop, the growth a jobs program, he can begin by rescinding and development of jobs in south Texas. There is EPA regulations that hurt job creation in the also the indirect impact of the development. So energy industry.
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and communication with the outside world. How could this happen here? Why is this happening to us? What should we do? Should we evacuate?... A few days ago, I received hundreds of emails and Facebook messages with those same questions. How could this happen here? Why is this happening to us? What should we do? Should we evacuate?... But unlike ten years ago, this time I was in a position to help people get the answers they needed and deserved. This time I was able to help the young mothers who wanted to know if they should evacuate with their children. This time I was able to find out which roads were closed and what people should be prepared to do. This time, I was not a victim of terrorism, I was the voice on the other end of the phone that I wish was there for me ten years ago. Cannon General Manager Dave Mundy and I covered the wildfire situation at the first sign of smoke in the air Sunday afternoon. We are both military veterans, experienced in combat readiness, disaster management, and the necessity of open communication with the public during an emergency. We combined that experience with our nose for news, and hunted down as much information as we could for our readers and followers on our website and Facebook. Dave even ventured out to the fire scenes a few times for a firsthand account and photos of the spreading blazes. The firefighters and law enforcement from our community and across Texas risked their lives this week to stop the advancing fires. Some may still be out fighting the last of the firestorms as you read this. They are cut from the same cloth as the police and firefighters who worked tirelessly to help victims of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. They are our heroes. There is a huge difference between a natural disaster, and a manmade disaster. The fires were caused by extreme drought and dry weather. The terrorism ten years ago was caused by hate-filled Muslims who wanted to, and still want to, kill Americans. They want to destroy our society and everything we stand for. But instead, their plan backfired. Our nation came together after the attacks a decade ago, with a swell of patriotism that defied their murderous acts. In the days since the wildfires first sparked here, I have glimpsed that same spirit of unity. That same love and compassion for each other. With prayers for the firefighters, victims and evacuees. With generosity through donations of clothing, food and water, and even volunteers transporting and caring for evacuated people, pets and livestock. Compassion for humanity. That is something that no terrorist attack or firestorm will ever burn away. Take care of each other, especially in the days ahead with recovery and rebuilding. Have faith, after all, weve done it before, and were stronger than ever.
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Your 9/11 is my 24/7. This phrase has been circulating in Department of Defense circles this week. I did not think of it, but I support it and live it. Sept. 11, 2001, I was in college at Eastern Washington University. My phone rang just after 5 a.m. I remember looking at the clock in my sleep-induced stupor saying out loud, this better be good, as I picked up my cell phone. A friend from the east coast was on the other end of the line hysterically screaming and crying. I hung up the phone and stayed glued to the television. I saw the second plane, United flight 175, hit the second tower in real time. I was in the Army Guard for my entire college career. I remember wanting to get deployed to Iraq so much I left the guard and joined the regular Army. My guard unit beat me to Iraq. After three trips to two different war zones and various other austere locations, I find myself working for the Department of Defense again in Crystal City, Virginia. Looking over the defense media this week, I am humbled by how many people besides myself have given the last ten years of their lives or the better part of it in defense of this nation, and freedom around the world. The intelligence expert who puts in long nights all week long, never home in time to see his kids put to sleep. The Marine who has been deployed six times and eventually came home, but his kids laid him to rest. The linguist whose skills decipher an email that saves thousands of lives. The sailor who stood watch in our harbors, while her husband divorced her and took the kids.
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Your 9/11 is my 24/7

Veterans corner
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The soldier who watches his kids grow up through Skype and only knows the touch of his wifes hand by computer screen. The parents who worry away their golden years hoping their son will be safe, and that he wont be sent away again. Yet he goes anyway. He goes, like thousand of others before him. He wont be the last and was certainly not the first. 9/11 was more than a singular event. It was flight 93, 175, 11, 77. I remember these flights every time I look at my boarding pass for a trip. These flight numbers have been retired by the entire travel industry, for good reason. Pennsylvania, New York, and Virginia, these are where the attacks ended that day. However they began with the pilots and flight attendants who were killed at the workplace heroically trying to remain in control of their respective aircraft. Now I lay me down to sleep...one less terrorist this world does keep...with all my heart I give my thanks...to those in uniform regardless of ranks...you serve our country and serve it well...with humble hearts your stories tell...so as I rest my weary eyes... while freedom rings our flag still flies...you give your all, do what you must...with God we live and God we trust....Amen.
the editor Thanks to emergency responders

Dear Editor, We would like to thank everyone who helped us when our daughters Stormie and Kirsten had a car accident on August 18th. We are all very greatful for all the great care and compassion from Gonzales EMS and Rescue, Gonzales Fire Dept. Thank you to all the people who stopped to help in anyway they could, sorry we do not know all of your names but thank you for your acts of selflessness in our time of need. We appreciate all the prayers and well wishes from everyone. Dan and Yssa Schulte Gonzales
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Keynesians now. FDR recognized that the American people he loved were suffering under Hoovers policies. I know that you too feel for the millions of Americans who are suffering today. I urge you to put aside the attempts at bi-partisanship which the party of Hoover apparently sees as weakness and proudly follow Roosevelts lead by putting Americans back to work building for our future. Cleo Dufresne Cibolo
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Gonzales is stuck in time
Dear Editor, Dear President Obama: Having lived through the Great Depression, Ill be 82 later this month, I can speak from experience that many of your esteemed advisers cannot. I am a child of an unemployed laborer who died prematurely of a heart attack and a disabled homemaker. I went to school often having eaten no breakfast and bringing nothing for lunch. I must tell you that while the current Great Recession is certainly not as bad as when I was growing up that is cold comfort for workers and their families who through no fault of their own have been without jobs for several years. Franklin Delano Roosevelt has been my hero since I was old enough to say his name and I know from terrible experience that his policies are what saved my life and that of my sister and three brothers. The Herbert Hoover clones in Congress would have America cut spending and therefore cut more jobs, how can that possibly be the remedy for the lack of jobs we already suffer? Even Richard Nixon knew such actions were foolhardy for he said Were all
Dear Editor, I have lived here approximately 12 to 13 years. I do like it here but one thing that really shocks me is that this town is stuck in time. This city has so much going for it, but never capitalizes on it. We have a river flowing through our back yard and nothing, no tubing, no paddling trail which was promised, not even a water park. Sheridan which is blink drive through, has a water park. One thing that really shocks me is this town the birth place of Texas does not even have anything for kids to do. a big nation wide example its called the Boys and Girls Club. The state even gives grants to help you build these in your community. I know this because I used to work for the Boys and Girls Club (in another city). How about having a reason for people to come here to read and look at our history and enjoy the new things we could have? Maybe we need to live by those famous words COME AND TAKE IT, because nobody else is. Marc Trejo Gonzales via gonzalescannon.com
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Jim Cunningham is a former longtime Gonzales newsman and the former interim publisher of the Gonzales Cannon.
Back in better days it was my belief that police departments were budgeted To Serve and Protect. The slogan would oft-times be proudly displayed on the patrol cars trunks and doors. In my hey-dey of civil disobedience as a teenager the small towns in Central Texas, where I was reared, usually had a single officer out on the streets. That was back in the 19 and 50s. When just about any community would be considered a stereotypical Mayberry. To anyones thinking of the time. The little burg of Rosebud was where I cruised the streets in a 56 Chevy. Two-toned. With flipper hubcaps. And yes, fuzzy dice dangling from the rearview mirror. We had a city marshal who took care to see that the civil disobedience retained a semblance of civility. Occasionally hed be prompted to tend to family fights and school vandalism and altercations that might arise at an establishment for thirst. Perhaps over an argument of who won the 51 World Series. Or if a Five-Star General out of the war to end all wars was worthy of being president of these here United States of America. And a
Republican, at that. At times that lawman would even book em and the next day took em to the JP court after a night cooling in the little cooler behind Hensels Hardware. On weekends, a few of us had the habit of hanging out at the Gulf station on Main Street. Around 1 a.m. After a night of carousing. Wed top it off with a Big Red sody water and swap lies about our dates and other topics of import. The city marshals name was Brockenbush. We called him Brock, to his face, and Brock would circle the block for a spell fore he pulled into the station and spoke his say. Yall have a good night? hed query. Friendly-like. Wed reply in the affirmative and then hed pronounce. Good, now why dont yall head on home so I can too. And I can tend to my duties as a husband doing the things yall been lying to each other about. And we did. Out of respect.
Based on the respect he had for us. Nowadays, at times, its my way of thinking, that small town police departments should have the slogan To Stop and Cite plastered on the patrol cars doors and trunks. Where once the little town was tended by a night watchman or a police force of one to two, now that small towns force has grown to five and nine or more. For a community of a 1,000 to 1,500 population. Why, a small communitys law enforcement staff can grow like a fungus between the toenails of the local high school basketball hero. Wayside communities for the past 40 or so years started doling out traffic citations as if theyre representative of rolls of toilet paper. Peeling off strips of tickets at stops day and night. Mustang Ridge, Selma and Martindale. All known speed traps. Guess what? My little old hometown of Rosebud has earned that rep as well in years past. These little towns werent privy to a Stuckeys or Nickerson Farms or a snake farm in the late 19 and 60s and 70s. As a result of roadside attractions that cropped up due to Eisenhowers foresight to implement the Interstate Highway system. But the interstates bypassed the little burg. So in retaliation they wanted to recompense. By hiring what offenders refer to
as Dudley Do-Rights and Barney Fifes. Patrol officers specially trained to examine drivers licenses and fill in the blanks on traffic tickets. Seems as if a little over a week ago the Waelder police chief approached Gonzales County commissioners with the proposition of patrolling a section of I-10. Said it would generate approximately $100,000 annually for the county. Adding the city of Waelder would retain 65 percent and the county could add 35 percent of the revenue to its coffers. Said he could even hire another officer with the monies pouring in from citations. By quoting $100,000, has the police chief already set a quota even though he hasnt yet received the blessing to patrol the area? My depleted little mind has a problem with that reasoning. Mainly because the stretch of interstate he wants to patrol is not even in the city limits of Waelder. Its my belief that each law enforcement entity should adhere to policing the precinct it was assigned to serve and protect. Be it highways, county roads or city streets. We have a Department of Public Safety. For our state highways and interstates. And believe me. State troopers are out in force between the mile markers in Gonzales County from the Caldwell to the Fayette County lines. And each county has its sheriff s department. These fellows love to
work the interstate also. A Gonzales County Constable with a Traffic Enforcement decal on the rear end of his SUV only recently was working I-10. I thought that was overkill, also. Now I am not belittling the town of Waelder. Just because travelers decide not to exit into Waelder and enjoy its roadside attractions. They dont bother to stop in Rosebud either. And years ago, Ripleys Believe It or Not claimed that theres a rosebush in every yard in Rosebud, Texas. Dont bet the farm on that one. Anyway, some time back Selma and most recently, last year, Martindale was reprimanded by the state comptrollers office. Due to pocketing an inappropriate amount of money generated by traffic fines. I believe Martindale had to pay back over $650,000 it had collected from citations. Seems as only a percentage of a towns budget can be budgeted from fines. The town of Waelder and the commissioners should take that into consideration in making such a decision. I concede that law enforcement is burdened and delegated with a tremendous responsibility. I dont envy those who wear a badge. Most are a white bread complement to the society it serves. Catch you down the road, but hopefully not stopped on I-10 outside of Waelder.
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201 E. Second St. Nixon
First United Methodist 410 N. Franklin, Nixon

403 E North Main, Flatonia
Jesus Holy Ghost Temple

1906 Hickston, Gonzales
Flatonia United Methodist Harris Chapel United Methodist

S. Liberty St. Nixon
First Assembly of God

509 E. 3rd St. Nixon
Church of Christ
Lighthouse Church of Our Lord

1805 Weimar, Gonzales
E. 3rd & Texas, Nixon
New Life Assembly of God
Corner of Church St. & Jessie Smith St. Gonzales
Community Church of God

1020 St. Louis, Gonzales
Churches of God
New Life Temple for Jesus Christ

Belmont, Corner of Hwy 466 & Hwy 80
Harwood Methodist Church
Bahai Faith
Bahai Faith Baptist
621 St. George St. Gonzales
Gonzales Memorial Church of God in Christ

1113 Hastings, Gonzales
North 2nd and North Gonzales, Harwood
Clark Baptist Church

F.M. 794, Gonzales Hwy. 87 Smiley
New Way Church of God in Christ

514 St. Andrew, Gonzales
Henson Chapel United Methodist

1113 St. Andrew, Gonzales
River of Life Christian Fellowship

207 Steele St., Smiley 830-587-6500
Two Rivers Bible Church
Monthalia United Methodist

CR 112 off 97
1600 Sarah DeWitt Dr., Ste 210, Gonzales
County Baptist Church Iglesia Bautista Memorial

Hwy 97 Waelder
Shiner Baptist Church
Eastside Baptist Church

Seydler Street, Gonzales Hwy. 87 Smiley
Avenue F and 15th Street, Shiner
Episcopal Church of the Messiah

721 S. Louis, Gonzales (830) 6723407
Episcopal
Smiley United Methodist

1 blk S. of Hwy 87
Faith Family Church
Inter-Denominational Pentecostal
1812 Cartwheel Dr., Gonzales
Leesville Baptist Church

E. of Hwy 80 on CR 121
Union Lea Baptist Church

St. Andrew St. Gonzales
Waelder United Methodist

2 blks from Hwy 90 & 97
Efeso Igesia Bautista First Baptist Church

422 St. Paul, Gonzales 403 N Texas Nixon Hwy 108 N Smiley
Memorial Heights Baptist Church

1330 College Gonzales 100 Capes Gonzales Hwy. 97 Bebe
Union Valley Baptist Church

FM 1681 NW of Nixon
La Os del Evangelio Mission Capilla del Pueblo

W. Central at 87 Nixon
Evangelical
Faith Temple
Hwy 80 (N. Nixon Ave.) Nixon
Webster Chapel A.M.E.

1027 Church St. Gonzales
First Baptist Church First Baptist Church First Baptist Church

406 N Ave E Waelder
Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church Oak Valley Baptist Church Old Moulton Baptist Church
2287 FM 1680, Moulton
St. James Catholic Church

417 N. College, Gonzales St. John St. Gonzales
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7 mi N of Nixon on Hwy 80
Full Gospel
Agape Ministries Living Waters Church
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Holy Temple of Jesus Christ No. 2

1515 Dallas, Gonzales
512 St. James, Gonzales
Temple Bethel Pentecostal

1104 S. Paul, Gonzales
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207 S. Washington, Nixon
Full Gospel Church

1426 Fisher, Gonzales
605 Saint Joseph St. Gonzales
Life Changing Church of Gonzales

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Bread of Life Ministries

613 St. Joseph, Gonzales
Greater Church
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Primitive Baptist Church

1121 N. College Gonzales
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Greater Rising Star Baptist Church
Providence Missionary Baptist Church

1020 St. Andrew Gonzales
St Patrick Catholic Church in Waelder

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Abiding Word Church, LCMS 1310 St. Louis
Lutheran
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Stratton Primitive Baptist

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North of Post Office
St. James Baptist Church Saint Paul Baptist Church
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

712 Crockett, Luling
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Presbyterian Church of Gonzales

414 St. Louis, Gonzales
Emmanuel Fellowship
1817 St. Lawrence St. Gonzales
Iglesia Bautista Macedonia
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Messianic Judaism
201 S Congress Nixon
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Obituaries
ers are nephews, Tim Leifeste, Charles Birk, Vernon Farmer, Clyde Mordica, Larry Don Mordica, Todd Eathorne, Jim Coward, and cousin, Don Leifeste. Joan is survived by her son, Michael Leifeste and wife Nancy of Austin; daughters Melinda Philipp and husband Gary of Brady and Sue Owens and husband Monte of Brady; brotherin-law A.C. Leifeste and wife Eleanor of Kingsland; sisters-in-law Ruther Farmer and Arlene Moore of Austin; grandchildren Melissa Philipp, Kevin Owens and wife Shea, Aaron Leifeste and wife Gretchen, Zac Leifeste and Taylor Owens and wife Beth; great-grandchildren Averie Owens and Luke Leifeste; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Reverend Lamar Leifeste; brother-in-law Andrew Leifeste; sisters-inlaw Emily Birk and Louise Mordica; and niece Carla Coward. The family suggests memorials be made to the charity of choice. Jane White Hullinger Rouhier born in Atlanta, Georgia Dec. 28, 1930 died in San Antonio, Texas August 27th, 2011 at the age of 80 and had strong Harwood roots and historical background. She will be buried in the Harwood Cemetery Sept. 24th, at 10:00 a.m. on the lot of her great grandparents, William & Emily Taylor. The Taylors sailed from England in 1884 with 5 small children including Janes grandmother Mabel Jane, an infant, to Galveston then over land to Harwood where they lived until death. Mr.Taylor was a foreman for the Galveston, Harrisburg, & San Antonio Railroad for many years, farmed, was a Justice of the Peace, constructed homes, and operated a store in Harwood in his later years. Emily became a well known nurse and midwife in Harwood. Janes grandmother Mabel married another Harwood native, Robert Scott Womack whos family arrived from Florida circa 1860. He was the second son of Henry W. Womack and Julia McCarty Womack, both of whom are buried a few yards from Janes gravesite in Harwood. Robert Womacks only schooling was at the then Harwood schools. Through self education he rose to become Chief Engineer of Swift and Company in the southeast U.S. before his retirement in Atlanta, Georgia. He and Mabel were Methodist but the
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Joan Sturman Leifeste, 1929-2011 Joan Sturman Leifeste, age 82, of Brady, passed away Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, at her residence in Brady. She was born on May 20, 1929, in Los Angeles Hollywood Calif. to Aaron Austin Jack Sturman and Emma Grace (LeFevre) Sturman. She graduated from Alamo Heights High School and attended Southwestern University in Georgetown. She married Lamar C. Leifeste on Aug. 28, 1948, in San Antonio, where she not only married him but married the entire family. Joan was a devoted Kindergarten Sunday School teacher at each of the churches in which Lamar was appointed. While in Pleasanton, Joan was voted Mother of the Year in 1961, where she served as President of the PTA and was noted for being a devoted mother while always being there for others. Joan worked for the Brady Independent School District for 25 years, retiring in 2002. She served as the elementary school librarian, where her passion was making books come to life for all the little darlings. Joan loved to sew, read, watch TV with her family, and entertain those around her. Joan often interrupted a pageant or awards ceremony with her wild antics. What she enjoyed most was watching her San Antonio Spurs, Texas Longhorns, and Dallas Cowboys. Joan loved her family; her children were enriched by her devotion, her daughter-inlaw and sons-in-law where as special as if they were her own. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the joy of her life. They were blessed to have had such a loving and entertaining grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral services were at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011, at First United Methodist Church in Brady with Reverend John Alsbrooks officiating. Interment followed in Rest Haven Cemetery in Brady. The family received friends Saturday evening from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Leatherwood Memorial Chapels in Brady. Friends may sign the memorial guest book online at www.leatherwoodmemorialchapels.com. Pallbear-
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old Methodist church, since dismantled, was too small for their wedding guests so their 1906 marriage took place at the old Baptist church in Harwood. Jane graduated from The University of Georgia in 1951 and taught public school for several years. The same year she and Charles Hullinger of Atlanta were married at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Atlanta. He began a military career and was stationed at several bases including a three year tour in England and some years later retired at Randolph A.F.B. in San Antonio. She is survived by her five children, Kay Hullinger Speier, Jean Hullinger Henslee, & Susan Hullinger of San Antonio, Carolyn Hullinger Speier of Lexington, and Robert Scott Hullinger of Chicago, Illinois; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Jane is preceeded in death by her second husband William Rouhier to whom she was married from 1981 until his death in 2001. Before the Harwood burial, a memorial services for Jane will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept.10th at Porter Loring Funeral Home North in San Antonio, Texas.
Descendants of Seguin, Houston featured in Tejano Heritage event

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HOUSTON The great-great-great-great grandsons of two legendary Texas heroes will be featured speakers when the Republican Hispanic Citizens in Action host their Tejano Heritage Month
from 6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Cafe Adobe, I-10 at Silber in Houston. Angel Seguin Garcia, a descendant of Juan Seguin, and Sam Houston IV, a descendant of the legendary father of Texas independence, will be the featured guests for the meeting.
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Other guests will include officers of the Texas Army, a re-enactment group of which Houstson is currently the general; executive officer Col. John Martin and Col. Tony Montez, the historian for both the Mexican and Texan cavalry re-enactment groups. For more information, visit the groups website at http://www. rhcia.org.
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Anthony and Martha Patek of Moulton are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Chelsea Patek of Corpus Christi, to Josh Nance of Corpus Christi, son of Johnny and Debbie Nance of Shiner. Chelsea is a 2007 graduate of Moulton High School and is pursuing a career as a Physical Therapy Assistant. She is currently employed with Oak Crest Nursing Center in the Therapy Department. Josh is a 2007 graduate of Shiner High School and currently serves in the United States Naval Reserve. He is currently employed with Culligan Water Systems. The couple will marry on September 17, 2011, at First United Methodist Church in Shiner, Texas.
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A medallion ceremony will be held at Wrightsboro Cemetery at 3 p.m. sept. 11 to honor the life and service of James L. Mills. The program will be hosted by the Elizabeth Zumwalt Kent Chapter, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, based in Smiley. James L. Mills was a veteran of the Republic of Texas Army who served at the Battle of Salado, the Battle of Plum Creek and the Mier Expedition of 1836-38. Several of his great-great grandchildren, led by Jane Austin Bruckner of Fort Worth, have recently had a gravestone installed at the cemetery for Mills and his wife, the former Mary T. Duncan. A Veteran of Texas medallion has been installed on the base of the gravestone. James and Mary Mills lived and died in Wrightsboro more than 100 years ago. Friends and relatives of the Mills family are invited to attend the ceremony. For more information, contact Marjorie Lee Burnett at 830-587-6445.
The Yoakum Chamber of Commerce will hold its quarterly business breakfast on at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13 at the Community Center. The breakfast is sponsored by Yoakum National Bank and will feature Donny Palmer as the speaker. Donny Palmer currently serves as an Executive Vice President in Member Relations for the Texas Bankers Association, the oldest and largest state banking association in the country. Donny started his banking career in 1973 while attending East Texas State University and after graduation spent 5 years with the U.S. Treasury Department as a commissioned national bank examiner. He then returned to banking, serving as president at two banks before entering the bank vendor sector in the late 1990s. He has served at Texas Bankers Association for 10 years. Donny and his wife Patty, a schoolteacher, have three grown children. All Chamber of Commerce members are encouraged to attend and bring a guest.
Eugene and Barbara Pokluda, of Shiner, are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Keri Beth Pokluda to Cody Lee Mikulencak, the son of Anthony and Cheryl Mikulencak, of Lake Jackson and Sandee Dent, of Houston. The couple will marry at 2:00 p.m. on October 15, 2011, at St. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Shiner. Keri is a 2004 graduate of Shiner High School and a 2009 graduate of University of Houston-Victoria with a Bachelors Degree in Accounting. She is currently employed at Sage Capital Bank in Gonzales in Loan Administration. Keri is the grand daughter of the late Steve and Mary Pokluda and the late Emil and Lillian Condel. Cody is a 1997 graduate of Brazoswood High School, a 2009 graduate of Hays County Basic Peace Officer Course and was recognized for Top Gun (best shooter). He also served in the United States Marine Corps for 6 years. He is currently employed by Gonzales County Sheriffs Department, as a Sheriffs Deputy. Cody is the grandson of Joann & the Late Michael Mikulencak, of Moulton, Barbara & the late James Cotton, of Houston, and the late Roy & Brenda Runnels, of Angleton.
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E-Mail Your local information to: newseditor@gonzalescannon.com The ONeal Brothers Band will headline the entertainment at the Leesville Country Fair, the annual fund raiser for the Leesville Cemetery and the Leesville scholarship fund. Festivities begin at 10 a.m.and include an auction,silent auction and raffle drawing, a country store and flag presentation as well as lots of kid-friendly activities. Los Kolaches from Howards in Shiner will be featured at a free dance as part of the annual First Shot Cookoff at the JB Wells Show Barn in Gonzales starting at 8 a.m. Sept. 16. The Republican Party of Gonzales County will hold a meet-and-greet for party candidates for the 25th Judicial District seat starting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13. candidates Kevin Kolb, Bill Old and Steven Finch will be on hand. First Lutheran Church invites the community join them on Sunday, September 18 at 10:30 a.m. for a polka style Holy communion service led by POLKA SPIRIT from Shiner. Musicians leading the service will be Ronnie Bruns - accordion, Sharon Jaks - guitar, Stephen Krupicka - tenor sax, Tammy Guettner - mandolin and Chase Schroeder - tuba. Come and invite your polka loving friends. First Lutheran Church has open communion and all who are baptized and believe in Jesus Christ are invited to the Lords Table. The Gonzales Book Club meets on the third Thursday of the month. This months meeting will be on Sept. 16, from 10-11am at Lifords Books and Fine Art to discuss True Grit by Charles Portis. Everyone is welcome and invited to attend. Please join us! You are invited to a Fall Craft Fair on September 17, 2011 from 9 a.m. to Noon. Browse, shop, enjoy fellowship, and munch on goodies of pigs in the blanket; sandwiches, cookies, cakes and other desserts. There will be a little of something for everyone, as well as Fair Trade coffee. A Silent Auction will be held for a handmade quilt donated by Mildred Rebecek. Stop by to see what we have and take something home for family and friends. United Evangelical Lutheran , Dr. Martin Luther Church Social Hall; 1103 N. Avenue B, Shiner.
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The planning committee for the 2012 American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Gonzales County has scheduled it next meeting for Monday, September 12, at 5:15 p.m. at Abiding Word Lutheran Church, 1310 St. Louis. Various committees are being formed and volunteers who are committed to the cause and are willing to be part of the planning team are encouraged to attend this meeting to learn more about Relay and upcoming events and fundraisers. The Kick Off event for the 2012 Relay is set for Saturday, September 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Victoria College Gonzales Center. Relay teams and their captains from past years are challenged and encouraged to come for a motivated jumpstart and new teams are always welcome to join the effort. Together we will Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back. For more information, please contact Arline Rinehart (672-2077) or Patty Stewart (672-7581), event co-chairs. Members of the Gonzales County Farm Bureau join together for the 2011 Annual Meeting on Sept. 20, at 7 pm, at the Lutheran Fellowship Hall,1206 St.Joseph St. Gonzales. Rep. John Kuempel will be the guest speaker. Resolutions to be taken to State Convention will be discussed and voted on and new directors will be elected. Please RSVP to FB office at 830-672-7518 by Sept. 16 for the chicken fried steak dinner that will be served to members. The City of Yoakum, along with area organizations will be coordinating a Cleanup Day on Saturday, October 1, 2011. Local businesses and citizens are asked to contact City Hall at 293-6321 if they are interested in disposing of ANY items. Regular household garbage, paint and hazardous waste will NOT be accepted. Calls will be accepted until Friday, September 23rd. No items will be picked up outside the City limits of Yoakum. If any individual or organization is interested in volunteering their time or equipment, please contact Gena or Theresa at City Hall. If there are any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact City Hall at 293-6321. Community involvement is needed for this to be a success! Apache Booster Club would like to remind everyone that all Fall Sports are underway. Put on your spirit shirts. Decorate your homes & businesses to support your team! Mark your calendar
for the community Pep Rally to be held Wednesday, Oct. 5th at 7:30 p.m. at Apache Field. The booster club will be selling raffle tickets at each home game for the 50-50 drawing & a football signed by the 2011 Gonzales Apaches. They will also sell raffle tickets for two Gonzales Apaches Benches. That drawing will be held at the last home football game, Oct. 28th. First United Methodist Church of Gonzales will host the Wake-Up Call for Gods People on Sept. 11, at p.m. in the sanctuary of the church. The event is open to the public. The event will include a simulcast with anne Graham Lotz and Joel Rosenberg, as well as music from the Dove Award-winning trio Selah. The 21st annual Belmont Volunteer Fire Dept. barbecue and auction is scheduled Saturday, Sept. 17 from 5-8 p.m. at the Belmont Fire Dept. Plates will be $7 each. Accepting donations for the Country Store to be held Sept. 10 at 8 a.m. at Sacred Heart
Grounds. Accepting cakes, pies, cookies and can goods. Bring to 1822 St. Louis St. or call 672-8034. Thank you Isabel Mata. You get your chance to enjoy Ken Hedricks superb barbecue Saturday, September 17th. to benefit Riverside Community Center. Pick it up from 11 AM till 1 PM at Riverside Community Center, corner of St.Lawrence and Water Streets. See Ken or a Pilot Club member for a ticket. You can enjoy whole OR half briskets at $35 or $20, whole OR half Pork Loins for $30 or $15, or a rack of ribs for $20. You can call Ken at 540-4940 to order, before September 9th. If youre a man 50 years or older, Medicare covers tests to help find Prostate Cancer early when treatment works best. Medicare covers a digital rectal exam and prostate specific antigen (PSA) test once every twelve months for all men with Medicare over age 50. Coverage for this exam begins the day after your 50th birthday. See your local healthcare provider for more information.
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When I wrote this last week, little did I know that half the state would be burning and that the burned part would be so close to our home front that most of us would be on pins and needles as to whether our homes, pets, livestock, or everything was going to be burned. I am like Steve Browne. You can sort of predict where a flood where is going to be, but a fire just takes off in all directions. I dont have to make any leads or go into a plug for the support of the Belmont Volunteer Fire Department. Every type of firefighting equipment and personnel has been utilized this week. The Gonzales Fire Department has a fundraiser too this next weekend. Thank every firefighter you can find. Thank every law enforcement official and everyone who helped with the fires in any way. Buy them water, a soda, tell them they are appreciated. We dont think about the danger they put themselves in until something like this happens. They put their lives on the line for us every day. The annual fundraiser for the Belmont VFD is slated for September 17th, in downtown Belmont for chicken and brisket barbeque plates for $7.00 each. Serving is from 5PM to 8PM. The Kerr Creek Band is playing. In addition there is a raffle, auction and silent auction. I am sure that they will have some fans, but if it is too hot for you, I am sure that you can take your plate home. The Belmont Ladies Club will have their regular meeting at the Belmont Community Center on the fourth Tuesday of September at 2PM. Bingo prizes will be furnished by the club. The Leesville Country Fair is Saturday, October 8th, at 10:00AM at the pavilions by the Leesville Cemetery. This is the annual fund raiser for the Leesville Cemetery and provides a $1000.00 scholarship for a local high school student. Please lift the following people up in your prayers: Joe Kotwig, Annie Kotwig (Mam-Maw is Joes mother); Kenneth Crumley, Gilby, Susan, Roy Wright, Lynn
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(who is Rudolpho and Edna Garzas daughter as well as Rudolpho and Edna: Elson Schreiber(a former employee of Johnson Oil); Kathryn, Karen Roecker Mahan, Roland Barthels, Mary Jane Keith, Bill and Marie Lott, Laddie Studler, William Fink, Doris and Alvin Hewell; Whitney, Glenna, Mildred ONeal, Lisa Rodriguez, Joe Keith, Debbie and Bill Read, Aunt Georgie; Lawrence Walshak, Joyce Schellenberg, Pete Kallies, Lillie Lay, Mildred ONeal, Doug Walshak, Louise Rossow, Selma Vickers, Teresa Wilke, Carl and Vida Tindle; Aunt Betty Gandre, Anna Lindemann, Ann and Bubba Bond; Shirley Dozier, Britt Hindman, Sean Weda, Scott Hindman, family of John Conlin, the family of Marcia and Spike Pinney and our troops and their families, and RAIN I am very happy that I can take a few people off of this prayer list, but I am very unhappy to report the rollover of the Yukon that caused the death of John Conlin from Kingsbury after he was going home from a football game. He was only fortyseven and our sympathy goes out to his young family. Shirley Dozier needs extra prayers. She is not doing well and has been in the hospital about a week. She missed out on all of her good company with Dawn coming from Missouri Dawn could not stay any longer because they had had so much rain that she had to get home to take care of animals and feeding people to harvest crops. I wish that we had her problem. Michelle and Ed are here from Arizona. Michelle loves to Jet Ski. I dont know how that worked with the river and lakes so low, but maybe it did. Sonny Long, has been up to stay with Shirley too. We certainly hope that
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Thursday, September 8 Thursday Night Acoustic Jam, Ole Moulton Bank, Moulton, 6:30 p.m.-midnight, call 361-596-7499 for info Friday, Sept. 9 Dolly Shine at Scooters Dance Hall, Moulton. Tickets $8. Best Friends, Sally and Debbie at Belmont Social Club, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 Molly Hatchet at the Texas Rally, Somerville. Gates open at noon. Johnny Cooper at Scooters Dance Hall, Moulton. Tickets $10. John Evans Band at Yoakum Gin & Feed, Yoakum. Tommy Schein with oldies at Belmont Social club, 6:30-10 p.m. Thursday, September 15 Thursday Night Acoustic Jam, Ole Moulton Bank, Moulton, 6:30 p.m.-midnight, call 361-596-7499 for info Friday, Sept. 16 Los Kolaches at the First Shot Cookoff, 7-11 p.m., J.B. Wells Showbarn. Thom Shepherd at Scooters Dance Hall, Moulton. Tickets $10. The Washers at Yoakum Gin & Feed, Yoakum. Best Friends, Sally and Debbie at Belmont Social Club, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 Perfect Stranger at Scooters Dance Hall, Moulton. Tickets $10. Country Magic Band at Watterston Dance Hall, Watterston, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $6 cover Brandon Jackson at Yoakum Gin & Feed, Yoakum. Deep Water feat. Wyatt Arp at Belmont Social Club, 6:30-10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18 Bad Bob and the Cow Paddy Daddys at Old Moulton Bank, Moulton. For tickets call 361-596-7499. Thursday, September 22 Thursday Night Acoustic Jam, Ole Moulton Bank, Moulton, 6:30 p.m.-midnight, call 361-596-7499 for info Saturday, Sept. 24 Mike Ryan at Scooters Dancehall, Moulton. Tickets $10. Saturday. Oct. 1 Granger Smith at Scooters Dancehall, Moulton. Tickets $12. Sons of Magnolia at Yoakum Gin & Feed, Yoakum. Friday, Oct. 7 Curtis Grimes at Scooters Dancehall, Moulton. Tickets $8. Saturday, Oct. 8 The ONeal Brothers Band at Leesvilkel Country Fair, 10 a.m., Methodist Church grounds in Leesville. Friday, Oct. 14 Zack Edwards at Scooters Dancehall, Moulton. Tickets $8. Saturday, Oct. 15 Jarrod Bingham at Yoakum Gin & Feed, Yoakum. Musicians and Venues: To add or update events, contact us via e-mail to manager@ gonzalescannon.com.
Browse, shop, enjoy fellowship, and munch on goodies of pigs in the blanket; sandwiches, cookies, cakes and other desserts. There will be a little of something for everyone, as well as Fair Trade Coffee. A Silent Auction will be held for a handmade quilt donated by Mildred Rebecek. Stop by to see what we have and take something home for family & friends.
You are invited to a Fall Craft Fair on September 17, 2011 from 9 a.m. to Noon.
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Shirley gets to feeling better soon. She is missing out on all the fun she usually has with her visitors. You know these people from Utah are built tough. Marcia Pinneys father had made it through thick and thin. We were so sorry to learn that he, as tough as he has been through all of his surgery and physical therapy, passed away this last Monday. Our sympathy goes out to Marcia and Spike. We traveled down FM 466 later in the afternoon. We saw around ten bucks together on the top of the sand hill. They made a pretty sight. It would have been a lot prettier if they would have been standing knee high in grass on the Denman farm, but they were still beautiful. Last week we mostly hibernated because of the heat. However, we did get out listening to Clark Grien and Two Way Street play over at the Belmont Social Club on Saturday night. We got to see Cleburne and Gladys Roecker the week before when they were there on a Friday listening to Best Friends. Clark Grien and his group sang a barbershop harmony birthday song for a gentleman who was 85 years old and his grandson who was six years old. Then there was a lovely couple who had been married 52 years and danced the night away. This next week Best Friends will be back on Friday night and a new fellow, Tommy Schlien, on Saturday night, who does 50 and 60music, with a lot of Elvis thrown in. He hails from Victoria. Yours truly went and got that shot in my left eye today and that was a very unpleasant experience. This time a different doctor from the group gave it and I dont think that I like that doctor. He came at me so fast that I think I was trying to take out the other side of the chair. Goodnight folks. This is the third time that I have fallen asleep trying to type this. All the critters have hit the hay long ago. Have a good week. God Bless.
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The Gonzales Cannon Thursday, September 8, 2011
Last weekend, I did something I have not done since my junior high days in the early 90s. I went to a professional wrestling match. As a kid in the late 80s and early 90s, I was in love with wrestling. Especially the old World Wrestling Federation (now the World Wrestling Entertainment or something like that). Before John Elway, Landon Donovan, Sam Bradford, Wayne Rooney or Alex Morgan, there was Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, Ultimate Warrior, Randy Macho Man Savage and Million Dollar Man
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Ted DiBiase to name a few of my athletic role models in my pre-high school days. I would watch hours and hours and hours of all of the hitting, kicking, clotheslining and chair-slamming action that I thought was a sport but just a great form of entertainment. When pro wrestling came to the old Myriad Convention Center, twice, in the summer 1990, of course I had to go. First time, I got my mom to take me, a friend of mine and my sister and her date. Later, my dad was generous enough to take me and my sister (no date this time). On Saturday at the Seguin Activities Center during the Texas Wrestling Federation event, the area where the ring was located was not an arena that could seat thousands of people. It could seat maybe a couple of hundred. And most of the fans, if not all, were extremely close to the action. I enjoyed the matches between Jasper Davis/Silky Baines; Jack Jamison/Slimm Sexy; Joey Diamond/Biohazard (who flung mucus or some other nasal waste into the crowd after some ribbing by some younger fans) And of course, there was a tag-team match between Lemus Dos and The War Machine, and Chicago Assassin and the huge crowd favorite El Latino. And wouldnt ya know it, the main event was two female wrestlers Ruthless La La and Angel Blue. Strangely enough the two had battled at the last TWF event in Gonzales. And were meeting again because Angel Blues scheduled opponent, Barbi Hayden, was unavailable. At intermission of the matches, the wrestlers signed autographs for the fans and even took some pictures with them. That just did not occur at the two events I went to as kid. The action was your standard WCW/ WWF/WWE stuff with punching, kicking, bouncing off the ropes and drop kicks. Even some trash talking which pro wrestling would not be pro wrestling without it. I was lucky enough to get on the first row. Actually, I did not have a choice as I needed to be close to properly photograph the event. Being up close is something I did not get to experience back in 1990. But in this instance, every fan had a great view of the ring. Except during the main event, where Angel and Ruthless battled outside the ring near the crowd about 88 percent of the time. And all of the proceeds that were generated by ticket and souvenir sales as well as concession stand profit all went to the Seguin Activity Center. Cannot wait for the next one in Gonzales. All I hope is Angel Blue is on the match list again. That is all.
The Austin Lanier Vikings like to throw the ball a lot which could be a good thing for the Gonzales Apaches defensive secondary at 7:30 p.m. today at Austins Nelson Field. We are looking forward to the challenge of playing Lanier because we feel like we have a got a good secondary, Gonzales head coach Ricky Lock said. It is one of our strengths. I hope I am saying our secondary is good after the game. The Apache defensive backs have come up with several interceptions in the first two games Lock said Lanier is stocked with talented and athletic players. We have to contain them, he said. We feel like we have a good game plan for Lanier. We will rise to the challenge of Lanier. The Vikings will throw on most plays, using the spread offense. Lanier will run with four or more receivers on every down, sometimes going with an empty backfield, Lock said. Quarterback Klen Britton leads the Lanier spread offense, and by far, his favorite target is wide receiver Mark LeBlanc. Lock said Britton is a big kid at around six feet, two inches and around 200 pounds, and is a dualthreat quarterback. LeBlanc will get most of Brittons passes.
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Gonzales defenders Landon Lock (23) and Don Cartwright (10) hit Luling ball carrier Vince Garcia high and low during Fridays 35-0 Apache win. (Photo by Nikki Maxwell) Other wide receivers for Brit- sive tackles and a solid linebacker over. I feel like ball security will be ton are Mark Brown and Dustin number 32 (Daniel Aparicio), addressed and it will get better. Miles. Lock said. Those are their best The Apaches dinged the Eagle Lock said the defense can ex- defensive players. We are con- defense for over 400 yards rushpect Britton on a quarterback cerned about those two defensive ing, and Lock said he does not draw every now and then. tackles. expect that will change when the But covering LeBlanc will be the Ball security will be the focus Apaches play Lanier. crucial point. of the Gonzales offense after the We have not had to throw We have to be aware of where turnover issues last week. much (in the first two games). I LeBlanc will be on the field, Lock Gonzales lost a trio of fumbles feel like we are a running football said. in last weeks 35-0 win over the team, Lock said. We want to get The Vikings will not go deep of- Luling Eagles. better at throwing but we just have ten and instead will stick to comWhich Lock is determined to not needed to a lot because of havpleting a lot of short passes. make sure never happens again. ing success running the ball. The Vikings defense will come We did bunch of strip drills in Next week, Gonzales will travel out in the 4-2-5. practice this week, he said. Of again, this time going to ColumThey have two huge defen- course, we talked about it over and bus for its last non-district game.
Shorthorns next challenge for revived Shiner

By CEDRIC IGLEHART
SHINER Its not basketball season yet, but the Comanches did a great job of rebounding last week. After falling to Industrial in a mistake-laden outing to open the season, Shiner had their way with Brazos last Friday. The Comanches scored on five of their first six possessions en route to a 53-10 scalping of the visiting Cougars. We talked about doing the little things right after that first week because we had too many penalties, fumbles and things like that, said Shiner Nixon-Smiley running back Joe Medina (34) charges through a gap- head coach Steve Cerny. I inghole in the Bloomington defense as backfield mate Alex Hernan- thought our kids stepped it dez (22) provides a clearing block during last weeks 33-3 win by the up. They looked like a totally different team from Mustangs. (Photo by Dave Mundy)
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the week before and we were happy with the way they approached the game. The Comanches are hoping that momentum will carry over into Fridays game at Schulenburg. The Shorthorns, who are the top-ranked 2A-DII team in this weeks Dave Campbells Texas Football poll, are riding high after opening the year with big wins over Van Vleck (55-8) and Victoria St. Josephs (55-7). They have beaten Shiner in four of their last five meetings including last seasons 20-9 win. Theyre the same old Shorthorns, said Cerny. They had a great year last year and theyve got a lot of those guys back. Of the 19 returners from SHINER, Page C5
Nixon-Smiley does not look past any team and always concentrates its efforts on the next opponent and how to get better each week.
Our kids are focused on one game at a time, Nixon coach Carlton McKinney said. We are looking to make more strides in improvement for this game. They won a hard battle against Flatonia, 36-33, to open the season and last week, smacked Bloom-
ington 33-3. The Mustangs turn their attention to the Yorktown Wildcats. The Wildcats do not run the spread which Nixon has seen the first two weeks in Flatonia and Bloomington. McKinney said Yorktown runs
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By MARK LUBE
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Indianettes on a roll; Gonzales stops Stockdale

Hallettsville Sacred Heart won its second district match in three days with a 25-13, 25-11, 25-8 win at Austin Concordia on Thursday. Adrienne Klimitchek had nine kills and one block; Shelby McElroy had 16 assists and Jenna Brown had seven aces and seven digs. I expected Concordia to come out stronger than they did but it may have had something to do with their big middle being out with an injury, Sacred Heart coach Wanda Orsak said. I thought we played a good match and kept up our level of play to control the match at all times. Our setters and hitters are connecting right now and I think that is very important at this time during district. Sacred Heart is 7-12 (2-0). The Indianette junior varsity won 2-0 (25-7, 25-11). On Tuesday, Sacred Heart beat Austin Texas School for Deaf 3-0 (25-14, 25-15, 25-16. Kelsie Buchanan had six aces; Brown had eight digs; Robyn Pavlicek had nine kills; Amber Labay had nine kills and one block; McElroy had 26 assists and Sandra Adams had one block. Its great to start our district season 3-0. We are working together as a team right now and that is going to be very important to us down the road, Sacred Heart coach Wanda Orsak said. We have some tough district matches coming up plus a lot of road games, so we are going to have to really pull together. The Sacred Heart JV won 25-12, 25-7. The Indianettes are 9-12 and 3-0. The Gonzales Lady Apaches won their last non-district game with a 3-0 (25-18, 25-22, 25-16) win at Stockdale. The JV team also defeated Stockdale 21-25, 25-6, 25-12. Gonzales opens district play tomorrow at La Vernia St Paul swept Houston Southwest Christian (25-15, 25-11, 25-10) to open district. Marrisa Ynclan had 14 kills; Alexa Schaefer had three digs, and Kourtney Knesek had 17 assists, 11 aces and one block. The St. Paul JV won 25-13, 25-19. The Hallettsville Lady Brahmas played in the San Marcos tournament last Thursday through Saturday. In pool play, Hallettsville defeated San Marcos (20-25, 25-20, 25-19) Heather Henneke had 10 points, one ace and 14 assists; Madison Schindler had one ace and 15 digs; Cassidy Targac had nine kills and four blocks. The Lady Brahmas then fell to Cedar Ridge (16-25, 19-25). Ali Patek had four digs; Cheyenne Dowdy had one block; Katie Wagner had five points and an ace; Madison Schindler had one ace; Henneke had eight assists and an ace and Targac had seven kills. Hallettsville concluded pool play with a 2-1 (20-25, 25-18, 25-19) win over Giddings. Patek had eight points and two aces; Lauren Jones had 17 assists; Dowdy had four blocks and Targac had 17 digs and 12 kills. During pool play, we had huge deficits in three of the six sets we played, said Hallettsville coach Karen Darilek. The girls never gave up and battled to win those sets. Dont ever count these young ladies out of the contest. Hallettsville opened the Silver Bracket with a setback to Brennan (25-22, 20-25, 9-25). Jones had 16 assists; Dowdey had two blocks; Wagner had two aces; Schindler had five points; Henneke had five points and Targac had 14 digs and 10 kills. The Lady Brahmas bounced back with a 25-20, 25-22 win over Morton Ranch. Dowdey had four blocks; Henneke had 11 assists; MacKenzie Schindler had six kills and Targac had six points, two aces and nine digs. Hallettsville defeated Second Baptist 2-1 (25-19, 20-25, 26-24) in the Silver Bracket consolation final. Jones had 14 assists; Dowdey had five blocks; Wagner had 13 points and five aces; Henneke had 14 assists and Targac had 14 digs and 10 kills. Dowdey was named to the AllTournament Team. We have two things going for us, defense and serve-receive, Darilek said. We have to continue to play consistently in those two areas of the game if we want to be successful in district. Offensively, each of our six hitters are capable of having a big night. It is nice to have that kind of luxury of spreading the offense. The Lady Brahmas played East Bernard on Tuesday in district, falling 3-2 (25-20, 20-25, 25-20, 13-25, 10-15). Patek had two aces; Dowdey had six blocks; Madison Schindler had 12 points and two aces; Henneke had 22 assists and Targac had 21 digs and 14 kills. We knew it was going to be a defensive match. We played well on defense but did not do a good job of passing theball on serve receive, Darilek said. You have to give credit to East Bernard. They served tough, and we committed 21 errors on serve receive. I was proud of the girls for fighting until the end. Flatonia won four of six last week in the Bastrop Cedar Creek Tournament. They opened with a loss to Cuero (15-25, 25-16, 23-25). Leanna Dunk had 17 kills; Alex Bruns had 17 assists; Courtney Mica had 19 digs; Dunk and Meredith Pavlica had two dunks; Abigail Schacherl had three aces. Flatonia then beat Taylor in three (25-21, 18-25, 2522). Abby Rodriguez had three aces; Dunk had three blocks; Mica had 17 digs; Bruns had 19 assists and Dunk made 19 kills. The Lady Bulldogs then swept Austin Eastside 25-11, 25-7. Mica had five aces and three digs; Dunk had 13 kills and Bruns had 11 assists. Flatonia opened bracket play with a 25-17, 25-20 win over Universal City-Randolph. Dunk had nine kills; Bruns had 15 assists; Mica had nine digs; Dunk and Bruns had had two blocks whole Bruns, Kaci Pavilek, Schacherl and Rodriguez had one ace each. Flatonia met Taylor in a rematch and Flatonia won 30-28, 25-21. Bruns, Pavilek, Dunk and Scacherl had one ace; Dunk and Bruns had two blocks; Mica had nine digs; Dunk had eight kills and Bruns had 14 assists. Flatonia lost to Smithville (1525, 16-25) in its next bracket match. Bruns had five kills, one block and nine assists; Mica had 11 digs; Dunk had one block, and Dunk, Pavlicek and Bruns had one ace. The Lady Dogs closed out the tournament with a sweep of Thrall (25-18, 25-15). Dunk had 11 kills; Bruns had 17 assists; Mica had 11 digs and Schacherl had three aces. Luling played Smithville on Aug. 30, falling 25-20, 25-27 and 22-25 On Sept.1, the Lady started the Cedar Creek Tournament. Luling opened pool play
New coaches take over GJH programs

Pedersen relishes teaching role
By MARK LUBE
against Lady Lassies from Bartlett, winning 25-7, 25-14. The Lady Eagles then took on the hosts, falling 20-25, 25-21, 23-25. Luling then faced Smithville, with the Lady Tigers winning 2519, 25-21 Luling placed third place in the pool and opened bracket play with Cuero. Cuero won the 25-11, 25-15. Luling then faced Rockdale, falling 25-21, 19-25, 10-25. The Yoakum Lady Bulldogs swept Navasota 25-23, 25-23, 25-19. Leslie Seidenberger had 16 kills; Ryan Hagan had 24 digs; Camiel Desmet had 38 assists and two aces; Callie Witte had two aces; Ashtyn Henkes and Catherin Hunter had three blocks. The Lady Dogs held off Industrial 3-1 (25-17, 25-19, 23-25, 2514). Henkes had 21 kills and four blocks; Desmet had 49 assists; Kaylie Garner and Witte had two aces and Hagan had 25 digs. The Shiner Lady Comanches defeated Kenedy in three sets (258, 25-13, 25-6). Kristin Schacherl had 15 points and 11 aces; Emmalie Berkovsky had seven kills; Cassie Stafford has 22 assists and Ryah Michalec had seven digs. The Shiner JV beat Kenedy. The Lady Mustangs swept Nordheim 25-7, 25-7, 25-5. Jessica Flores had five aces; Devon Tristan had three kills; Brooke Gordon had four assists. Nixon opens district play tomorrow at 4:30 p.m. in Luling. Cuero lost a close one to Goliad (16-25, 13-25, 25-17, 25-17, 12-15). Abby Shepard and Emily Valenta had 10 kills each; Caycay Toot had 13 digs; Tiffani Shellenbarger had 12 digs and 18 assists while Emory Johnson had four aces.
New GJH coaches
Cynthia Pedersen, left, and Holli Hatcher are the new girls athletic coaches at Gonzales Junior High. (Photo by Mark Lube)
Hatcher enjoys building confidence

By MARK LUBE
Gonzales Junior High coach and Texas history teacher Cynthia Pedersen believes in learning as a lifetime experience. I hope the students that I teach and coach never stop thinking or asking questions. She said her favorite part of coaching is seeing girls become confident young ladies. I like the fact that I can teach them things they can use later in life, Pedersen said. I feel it is amazing to watch them develop into little athletes with enthusiasm and spark for their sport. As a coach, it is my goal to be a positive influence as a mature athlete and a role model. I am hoping that when they are my age, they still call themselves athletes.
Pedersen said as a teacher, she hopes to instill a neverending desire to learn in her students for the rest of their lives. I want them to never stop exploring and never stop asking why?, she said. I want them to be respective and tolerant; to know who they are, where they come from and where they are going. Pedersen is a graduate of Lubbock Monterey High School. Pedersen attended West Texas A&M, running cross country and track before transferring to Texas A&M. Pedersen has her degree in physical education. During her 12-year teaching/coaching career, she has made stops in Universal City-Randolph, Elgin and in the Comal County school district.
She has coached tennis and volleyball, in addition to the sports she participated in cross country and track. She teaches 7th grade Texas history and coaches 8th grade athletes in volleyball, basketball, and track and field. Pedersen said she heard about the job via Gonzales assistant football and head baseball coach Larry Wuthridge as the two were colleagues at Elgin ISD. She interviewed with Gonzales athletic director Ricky Lock, and the rest, as they say, is history. Pedersen is grateful that she heard about the opening from Wuthridge. I am excited to be an Apache, she said. There is an amazing group of students and student-athletes in this district. I am looking forward to a great school year.
When Gonzales Junior High girls coach Holli Hatcher was still in high school, she had the opportunity to help out with the local Special Olympics. She worked some of the field events during meets and would cheer and coach the athletes from the sidelines. Hatcher continued working in special education when she attended college at Sam Houston State University where she was a four-year standout of the softball team. I did my observation hours with adaptive PE classes, Hatcher said. After graduating in 2010, Hatcher came home to Willis where she was a softball varsity assistant coach and the freshman volleyball coach. She also continued mentoring and helping special education students. I worked with emotionally-disturbed students on behaviorial issues, Hatcher said. At GISD, Hatcher is a math resource teacher for special education and coaches the 7th grade girls in volleyball, basketball, and track and field. As a special education teacher, I want to push the kids to go beyond their boundaries of what everybody expects of them, she said.
With her student-athletes, Hatcher wants to develop the attitude and skills that will allow them to have success in life, on and off the athletic fields. I want to help the girls establish confidence outside athletics; teach them to work hard and give them encouragement because junior high is a difficult time in their life, she said. Hatcher said she found the opening in Gonzales via online research and got in touch with GISD Superintendent, Dr. Kimberly Strozier. I knew Dr. Strozier from when I worked in Willis, Hatcher said. I asked her about the community of Gonzales and she had nothing but great things to say about the community and the school. Hatcher is happy she took Stroziers advice on Gonzales. I could not be happier with the GISD special education teaching environment, she said. Hatcher is a 2006 graduate of Willis (Texas) High School northwest of Houston where she played softball and basketball. She attended Sam Houston State University for four years, playing collegiate softball and majoring in kineseolgy and minoring in special education. I really liked fitness and health, and I liked working with special-needs children, Hatcher said. Hayden Martin passes a shot during the home opener for the new Gonzales Junior High gym Thursday. (Photo by Mark Lube)
Breaking in the new gym
Friday Night Lights Dominant Apaches thump Luling

By MARK LUBE
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The Gonzales Apaches offensive line continues to clear the path for the rest of the team. And clearing space next to them is the stout defense. Gonzales poured out over 400 yards rushing while the defense got its first shutout as the Apaches demolished rival Luling Eagles, 35-0, Friday night at Apache Field. Running back Cecil Johnson led a total of nine different Gonzales rushers as he ran for 242 yards and scored three touchdowns. Johnson was quick to credit the on-the-rise Gonzales offensive linemen. The line pushed well up front and created the holes, he said. All I had to do was hit them. They played better tonight than last week and they still had a good game last week. The line did an awesome job up front because the holes were there. Jon Anthony Casares, Donald Cartwright, D.J. Gonzales, Cory Espinosa, Landon Lock, Matt Hillman, Zack Lopez and Tyler Morgan all got a chance to carry the football. While the Apache defense kept Luling out of the end zone, it had its work cut out for it as the offense had trouble securing the ball. The Apaches lost three fumbles. The defense played outstanding tonight despite our turnovers, Apaches head coach Ricky Lock said. We had several lost fumbles. We cannot be doing that. In a close ball game, it is going to kill you. I have to find a solution to that issue and it will be worked on in practice. The big letdown for Luling and head coach Michael Waldie was the offensive execution.
Mustangs recover, blast Bloomington

By DAVE MUNDY
Gonzales runner Cecil Johnson (12) breaks into the open as teammate Don Cartwright (10) shields Lulings Vince Garcia (3) from the play. (Photo by Nikki Maxwell) All of our opportunities can do is go back to work. Quarterback Matt Hillman cia who gained 49 yards to the on offense (and not finishing The Eagles got nowhere went to tight end Cameron Gonzales 13. After Gonzales them) is what disappoints me on the first possession of the Harris on fourth-down and recorded a sack and fumble, the most, he said. I knew game but had a long punt of 7 for an 8-yard gain to the a pass by backup quarterback they would be very tough to 54 to the Apache 11. Luling 25. Johnson took a toss Staton was deflected by Cartstop of defense. They are very It took just two rushes for and gained 16 to the 9 where wright and later, Lopez picked big and talented. They have 84 yards for Johnson (and an Zack Lopez punched it in, off Staton. multiple running backs. offsides call on the Eagles) taking two or three defenders Gonzales drove down to I felt if we could hold them as he used his speed to zip with him to the end zone, for the Eagle 35 but gave the ball to 28 or 21 points, we would through the holes provided by a 14-0 lead. away on a lost fumble. Luling have a chance to win the the line for an 83-yard touchLuling faced fourth down had a three-and-out next, game. We have to get better down and 7-0 lead with 9:02 and three to go on its next and Gonzales drove the ball on defense. No question. left in the opening quarter. possession. The Eagles de- inside the Eagle 20 but two Luling was run over in its The Eagles had promise on cided to throw the dice and straight incomplete passes by first game against Navarro, their next possession. Bren- went for the first down. A Bil- Hillman led to a turnover on 43-22. don Cubit gained 11 yards ly Medford pass to Cubit was downs with 17 seconds left in We have faced two very on the first play; Trayden Sta- completed for a loss, and ball the half. powerful 3A teams, Waldie ton hit Ty Anderson for 20 to went to Gonzales on downs. The Apaches opened the said. It is a new age of foot- the Gonzales 45, and Luling Cory Espinosa took an third quarter with a 12-play, ball. Holding teams to 21 or gained a little more ground on end-around handoff on the 64-yard drive that saw Cart28 points is the same as 7 or the ground. But things unrav- first play of the second period wright and Casares taking 14 in the old days. eled fast. and went the distance. The wildcat snaps as the quarHe said the pattern for the Staton was sacked near extra point was no good but terback, and Johnson and Eagle offense was getting midfield and lost the ball. One Gonzales was in control 20-0. Gonzales getting tosses out some momentum on an of- of his teammates recovered. On the following Eagle of a power-I set with Lock fensive drive and then making On the next play, Luling again drive, they looked to be in and Hunter Noack provida costly mistake or turnover to put the ball on the grass and trouble as they faced third and ing some additional blockkill it. was not as lucky as the Apache 18. Medford was more fortu- ing. Johnson capped the drive That just killed us. I feel defense recovered the fumble. nate this time as he was able to with a 15-yard run with 5:39 our players are a better team It took the Apaches a mere get a potential home-run ball left in the third. than that, Waldie said. All we two minutes to drive 36 yards. into the hands of Vince GarNeither team got anywhere
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on offense the next couple of drives with Luling punting; Gonzales fumbling and the teams trading turnover on downs. Casares picked off a Medford pass but Lulings Abraham Palomo pounced on a boggled Apache handoff. Luling could not get past the Gonzales defense despite the visitors good field position. At his own 24, Johnson took a pitch and raced to the outside for 45 yards to the 31. Morgan picked up a yard to the 30 and Johnson scored his third touchdown of the night on the next play. Cartwright had to pick up a difficult snap on the extra point and successfully reached the end zone for a 35-0 lead. On their next drive, the Eagles got a spark as Medford went to Anderson for 11 yards and a Gonzales penalty tacked another 15. Near midfield, Gonzales stuffed the drive, and then ran out the clock.
Gonzales 35, Luling 0 L uling 0 0 0 0 0 Gonzales 14 6 7 835 Scoring Summary Gonz-Cecil Johnson 83 run (Matt Hillman kick) Gonz-Zack Lopez 9 run (Hillman kick) Gonz-Cory Espinosa 34 run (kick failed) Gonz-Johnson 15 run (Hillman kick) Gonz-Johnson 30 run (Donald Cartwright run) Team stats Gon Lul First downs 19 7 Rushes-yards 49-418 28-15 Passing yards 8 119 Passing 1-5-0 10-23-2 Punts 0-0 3-119 Fumbles-lost 3-3 6-1 Penalties-yards 2-20 3-15 Individual Stats Rushing Luling: Brendon Cubit 11-22,Quinton Grant 2-5, Billy Medford 12(-1), Abraham Palomo 1-(-3), Trayden Staton 2-(-8). Gonzales:Cecil Johnson 23-242, Cory Espinosa 6-75, Donald Cartwright 4-43, D.J. Gonzales 7-23, Jon Anthony Casares 4-21, Zack Lopez 1-9, Landon Lock 1-3, Matt Hillman 2-1, Tyler Morgan 1-1. Passing Luling: Medford 8-18-1 99, Staton 2-5-1 20. Gonzales: Hillman 1-5-0 8. Receiving Luling:Vince Garcia 3-78, Ty Anderson 2-31,Cubit 2-1, Jorge Munoz 1-6, Grant 1-5, Medford 1-0. Gonzales: Cameron Smith 1-8
NIXONIt started out as one of those games that is a football coachs nightmare: muffed snaps, mishandled handoffs, not-paying attention penalties. And just when the Mustangs needed someone to step up and turn on the lights, Damien Perez did that -- by turning out the lights on an opponent. Perezs perfectly-timed breakup of a long-bomb, fourth-down pass by Bloomington served as the wake-up alarm for the Mustangs, who snapped out of a lethargic start to manhandle the Bobcats by a 33-3
score. It was not a smooth start for the Mustangs: despite great starting field position following a Bobcat punt, a bad snap, a false-start penalty and a sloppy handoff exchange slowed N-S and the Mustangs turned the ball over on downs at the Bloomington 42. All through the scrimmages and the first game, execution has been one of our strong suits, Nixon-Smiley head coach Carlton McKinney said. Its like the kids werent focused enough. The Bobcats got within field-goal range on their next drive, but a 26-yard attempt by Ruben Aguirre just
missed to the left. A holding call held up the Mustangs, who punted on their next drive as the first quarter closed scoreless. The Bobcats took advantage of a fine return to set up shop at the N-S 35-yard line, but three plays produced nothing before Andres Castro launched a long looper for Aguirre, who had Robert Mejia running with him step-for-step. Castros pass was just about perfect, but so was Perezs timing: he hit the receiver a split-second after the ball did, knocking the pass loose and giving the Mustangs possession. The hit left the Bloomington receiver dazed for
several minutes, but turned on the lights for the Mustang offense. Nixon-Smiley promptly marched 60 yards in five plays, scoring on Joe Medinas 25-yard bull rush for a 7-0 lead. The Bobcats responded with a very nice 76-yard drive, with a Castro-toCorbin Perez pass covering 32 yards to set up a 26-yard field goal by Aguirre to make it 7-3, but the Mustang offense had found its rhythm. Nixon-Smiley responded with a five-play, 74-yard march, aided and abetted by a personal-foul call against the Bobcats, and capped the drive with Miguel Hernandez 34-yard scoring jaunt
Oops, wrong direction
Mustang defenders Jacob Arevalo (68), Alex Hernandez (22) and Michael Martinez (53) close in on Bloomington quarterback Andres Castro. (Photo by Dave Mundy)
on an inside counter play for a 14-3 lead at halftime. We didnt start off real well, but then we got a couple of scores and that got the kids going, McKinney said. They (Bloomington) did a good job testing us deep. We were there. That quarterback put the ball on the money, and they made some good catches. The Mustangs dominated the second half, allowing Bloomington just one first down as defenders Jacob Arevalo, Rudy Acevedo, Jared Van Auken, Michael Martinez and Dylan Robninson led the charge to keep the Bobcat QBs, Castro and Corbin Perez, constantly on the run. The Bobcats totaled only 108 yards for the game, gaining just 29 on the ground. The Nixon-Smiley offense, meanwhile, was nearly flawless in the second half -- scoring on its first three drives and marching deep into Bobcat territory as the game ended on its fourth. An interception by Damien Perez of a long looping pass by Corbin Perez gave the Mustangs a golden opportunity to start the second half by giving them the ball at the Bloomington 15-yard line, and they didnt waste it. Four plays later, Alex Hernandez crashed into the end zone from six yards out to make it a 21-3 ball game. Following a short Bloomington punt, the Mustangs struck again -- this time through the air. As Bloomington sent eight defenders to the line of scrimmage to stop the run, quarterback
Jaime Moreno suddenly dropped back to pass and found a wide-open Robert Mejia for a 35-yard TD pass that made it 27-3. The Mustangs capped their evening following another Bloomington punt, marching 89 yards in 10 plays. Migel Hernandez capped this one with a 15yard sprint around right end for the score. McKinney said his club will have its work cut out for it next week against Yorktown. We just need to continue to improve every week, we cant afford to make those kinds of mental mistakes to start a game and expect to win, he said.
NIXON-SMILEY 33, BLOOMINGTON 3 Bloomington 0 3 0 0-- 3 Nixon-Smiley 0 14 13 6--33 Scoring Summary N-S--Joe Medina 25 run (Alex Hernandez kick) BLOOM--Ruben Aguirre 26 field goal N-S--Miguel Hernandez 34 run (A.Hernandez kick) N-S--Alex Hernandez 6 run (A.Hernandez kick) N-S--Robert Mejia 35 pass from Jaime Moreno (kick failed) N-S--M.Hernandez 15 run (kick failed) Team Statistics First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing yards Passes Punts-Avg Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Bloom N-S 7 17 35-29 37-298 79 51 5-11-1 2-2-0 4-35.0 1-32 3-0 4-0 6-65 9-100
Individual Statistics RUSHING: Bloomington, Andres Castro 12-19, Erik Guerrero 3-12, Chris Cabrera 3-4, Brian LeDeay 14-(-2), Corbin Perez 3-(-4), Nixon-Smiley, Joe Medina 11-117, Alex Hernandez 13-79, Miguel Hernandez 7-84, Jaime Moreno 4-22, Garrett Earlywine 1-(-1), Team 1-(3). PASSING: Bloomington, Andres Castro 5-9-0-79, Corbin Perez 0-2-1. NixonSmiley, Jaime Moreno 2-2-0-51. RECEIVING: Bloomington, Corbin Perez 3-75, Brian LeDeay 1-(-8), Aaron Garza 1-12. Nixon-Smiley, Robert Mejia 1-35, Miguel Hernandez 1-16.
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Comanches make short work of Cougars

By CEDRIC IGLEHART
Friday Night Lights

on the season. Our kids didnt respond, said Brazos head coach Barry Minter. Shiner came out to play, they punched us in the mouth and we just took it. Weve got to learn to step up and play football. When we do our job, we play pretty well. When we dont, this is what you get. The Shiner defense played well for most of the night and harassed Brazos quarterback Kyle Kolafa into a 9-for-29 passing performance. The Cougars didnt reach Comanche territory until late in the second half and only posted 212 total yards. Shiner lit up the scoreboard early and often, scoring on the games fifth play when Stafford intercepted Kolafa and returned it 34 yards to the end zone. Lucian Blaschke added the extra point kick. The Comanches hit paydirt again on their first offensive possession, a four-play drive capped by a Stafford three-yard inside run. Blaschkes kick was good and Shiner led 14-0 midway through the opening quarter. Jones put the finishing touches on a six-play scoring drive early in the second frame when he hauled in a five-yard pass from Stafford. Blaschkes kick rang true and the Comanches led 21-0. The defense forced Brazos into a three and out and on the first play of the ensuing possession Wallace exploited a big hole and raced 54 yards for the touchdown. Blaschke came on and tacked on the extra point kick. The Comanches held the Cougars to another three and out, but this time their punt was blocked by Caleb Curtis and Nick Nevlud to set up Shiner with first and goal at the Brazos 7. On second and goal Stafford found the end zone from four yards out, but the point after kick failed. Brazos answered with a 14-play scoring drive that culminated in a 37-yard field goal by Hector Lopez with 1:17 left before halftime. The Comanches made the most of their remaining time and on third and one from the Brazos 47, Jones went off right tackle, ran over a defender at the 10 and went on for the score. Blaschke kicked the extra point through Shiner took a commanding 41-3 lead into the intermission. After a scoreless third stanza, Shiner posted points on the first play of the fourth quarter. Stafford went 29 yards on a quarterback keeper, but the extra point kick failed and Shiner led 47-3. The defense forced yet another three and out and on the second play of the ensuing drive, Stafford kept the ball on an option and weaved his way 50
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SHINER After a lackluster outing in their season opener, the Shiner Comanches showed why the pigskin prognosticators thought so highly of them in the preseason. Shiner made short work of Wallis Brazos, scoring five times in the first half en route to a 53-10 victory. We came out tonight as a totally different team, said Shiner head coach Steve Cerny. We could have played a lot better last week, but thats gone. We eliminated the mistakes from last week and that was a plus. Jacob Stafford was seemingly everywhere at once as he ran for 123 yards and four touchdowns, threw for one other score and returned an interception for a total of five touchdowns. The Comanches racked up nearly 400 yards rushing with Evel Jones and Marlon Wallace combining for 185 yards and two scoring runs. They (Brazos) threw us a different look defensively than we expected, said Cerny. It was set up good for our double tight end set, so we stayed with it and it worked. Shiners scoring blitzkrieg in the first half apparently shocked the 2A Cougars, who fell to 0-2
Defensive move
yards to another score. Brazos finally managed to garner a touchdown when Kolafa found the end zone from 29 yards out with 7:10 left to play. Lopez kicked the extra point to account for the games final score.
Shiner 53, Brazos 10 Brazos 0 3 0 710 Shiner 14 27 0 1253
Shiners Evel Jones (8) moves in to break up a Brazos pass during Fridays action in Shiner. (Photo by Cedric Iglehart)
Scoring Summary S - Jacob Stafford 34 interception return (Lucian Blaschke kick) S - Stafford 3 run (Blaschke kick) S - Evel Jones 5 pass from Stafford (Blaschke kick) S - Marlon Wallace 54 run (Blaschke kick) S - Stafford 4 run (kick failed) B - Hector Lopez 37 field goal S - Jones 47 run (Blaschke kick) S - Stafford 29 run (kick failed) S - Stafford 50 run (kick failed) B - Kyle Kolafa 29 run (Lopez kick) Team Statistics Shiner Brazos First downs 13 7 Rushes-yds 33-397 26-101 Passing yds 23 111 Passes 3-6-0 9-29-1 Punts-avg 1-41 5-36 Penalties-yds 7-80 7-70 Fumbles-lost 2-2 0-0 Individual Statistics RUSHING - Brazos: Kyle Kolafa 1666, Charles Edwards 9-33, Hector Lopez 1-2. Shiner: Jacob Stafford 9-123, Evel Jones 10-104, Marlon Wallace 4-81, Zach Lawrence 3-44, Caleb Curtis 2-28, Marlon Greathouse 2-11, Brady Cejka 3-6. PASSING - Brazos: Kyle Kolafa 9-29-111. Shiner: Jacob Stafford 3-6-23 RECEIVING - Brazos: Charles Edwards 3-41, Cade Davis 2-32, Jay Riley 2-23, Hector Lopez 2-15. Shiner: Evel Jones 2-14, Leo Baray 1-9.
Indians edge Bulldogs in OT; Yoakum falls

From coaches reports
Area Football Roundup
The Sacred Heart Indians came from behind to edge Flatonia in overtime in an offensive shootout, while the La Grange defense held Yoakum scoreless in a defensive gem as local squads saw action in Week 1 of high school football play. In other action Friday, Liberty Hill defeated Cuero 14-7; St. Paul pounded Cornerstone 59-0; and Hallettsville fell to Refugio 64-21.
2:19 left in regulation that tied it up and sent the game to overtime.
Sacred Heart 33, Flatonia 27, OT Sacred Heart 7 6 7 7 6--33 Flatonia 0 20 7 0 0--27 Scoring summary HSH -- Sterling Hrncir 1-yard run (AJ Brown kick) FLA -- Will Bruns 9-yard pass from Colby Mica (Will Bruns kick) HSH -- Sterling Hrncir 66-yard run (pass failed) FLA -- Cole Robbins 28-yard pass from Colby Mica (Will Bruns kick). FLA -- Cole Robbins 6-yard pass from Colby Mica (kick failed). FLA -- Zane Ponder 11-yard pass from Colby Mica (Will Bruns kick) HSH -- Matthew Holub 54-yard run (AJ Brown kick) HSH -- Matthew Holub 2-yard run (AJ Brown kick) HSH -- Sterling Hrncir 7-yard run, OT. Team Stats SH Flatonia First downs 13 24 Rushes/Yds 40-248 47-158 Passing Yards 59 187 Passes 1-5-0 15-24-0 Punts-Avg 3-30 2-48.5 Fumbles/Lost 2/2 4/2 Penalties-yards 5-55 4-30 Individual Statistics RUSHING: Sacred Heart, Sterling Hrncir 21-130, Matthew Holub 14-94, Jared Krischke 5-24. Flatonia, Dalton Griffin 14-88, Colby Mica 20-50, Mitchell Mica 8-18, Daniel Flores 2-12. PASSING: Sacred Heart, Jared Krischke 1-5-0-59. Flatonia, Colby Mica 15-24-0-187. RECEIVING: Sacred Heart, Scott Stoner 1-59. Flatonia, Cole Robbins 7-77, Will Bruns 3-41, Reed Rightmer 2-41, Zane Ponder 2-21, Larry Vire 1-7.
Individual Statistics RUSHING -- St. Paul, M. McElroy 8-25, J. Natal 3-59, M. Kennedy 3-55, D. Kresta 15-63, B. Hodges 15-33. PASSING -- St. Paul, D. Kresta 16-9150-0, B. Hodges 1-1-29. RECEIVING -- St. Paul, J. Natal 3-57, M. Kennedy 3-54, B. Hodges 3-35, C. Hybner 1-4, M. McElroy 1-29.
FLATONIA--Sterling Hrncirs 7-yard scoring run in overtime provided the margin of victory as the Sacred Heart Indians overcame the Flatonia Bulldogs in a 33-27 shootout. hrncir rushed for 130 yards and three touchdowns to offset a big offensive effort by Flatonias Colby Mica, who tossed four touchdown passes and threw for 187 yards. Hrncirs 1-yard scoring run gave the Indians an early lead, but Flatonia stormed back to take a 2013 edge at intermission. The wild second quarter began when Mica tossed a 9-yard TD pass to Will Bruns. Hrncir answered with a 66-yard scoring run, but then Mica finished the half with two scoring passes to Cole Robbins covering 28 and 6 yards. Another Mica TD pass, this one of 11 yards to Zane Ponder, gave the Bulldogs a 27-13 lead before the Indians mounted a comeback. Matthew Holub scored on a 54-yard run late in the third period to make it a 27-20 game, then had a 2-yard scoring run with
Sacred Heart 33, Flatonia 27, OT
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YOAKUM--The LaGrange Leopards used a 1-yard run by Logan Vinklarek late in the first half to provide the margin of victory in a defensive battle with the upset-minded Bulldogs of Yoakum. Vinklareks run with 2:23 left in the first half was the games only score as the Yoakum defense survived a rushing assault by forcing two turnovers and seven punts. The LaGrange defense answered by forcing a turnover of its own and nine punts by the Bulldogs.
La Grange 6, Yoakum 0 La Grange 0 6 0 0--6 Yoakum 0 0 0 0--0 Scoring summary LG -- Logan Vinklarek 1-yard run (kick failed), 02:23, 2nd.
La Grange 6, Yoakum 0
St. Paul receiver Justin Natal sets sail for the end zone with one of his three touchdowns in Fridays win. (Photo courtesy Photos by Lori Raabe) scored on runs of 29 and Team Stats LG Yoakum 6 yards, respectively, as St. First downs 12 4 Rushes/Yds 39-264 27-39 Paul opened a 33-0 lead by Passing Yards 33 70 halftime. Passes 4-11-0 9-18-0 Hodges got two more Punts-Avg 7-28.9 9-38.5 Fumbles/Lost 3/2 2/1 TD runs in the second half Penalties-yards 6-35 5-21 on jaunts of 6 and 7 yards, Individual Statistics RUSHING: LaGrange, Cedric Bradwhile Kresta, Kennedy and shaw 20-168, Deaarrion Oliver 7-67, Natal all had TD runs as Tanner Fritsch 1-2, Logan Vinklarek 4-(-4). Yoakum, Rico Moya 1-9. Jefwell. frey Harrison 10-5, Myron Hights 4-8, The Cardinals amassed Devante Price 2-8, Blake McCracken 414 total yards while limit3-7, Kyle Mikulik 1-5, Andrew Jiminez 5-(-1), Timmy Blakeney 1-(-1). ing Cornerstone to just 30 PASSING: LaGrange, Logan Vinin the contest. klarek 4-11-0-33. Yoakum, Jeffrey Harrison 9-18-0-70. RECEIVING: La Grange, Yoakum, Fred Thompson 4-49, Timmy Blakeney 2-17, Blake McCracken 2-(-2), Kyle Mikulik 1-6. St. Paul 59, Cornerstone 0 St. Paul 14 19 6 20 --59 Cornerstone 0 0 0 0 --0 Scoring Summary STP--Dakota Kresta 22 interception return (Cole Hybner kick) STP--Justin Natal 24 pass from Kresta (Hybner kick) STP--Martin Kennedy 29 run (Hybner kick) STP--Natal 31 pass from Kresta (run failed) STP--Brett Hodges 6 run (kick failed) STP--Kresta 2 run (kick failed) STP--Kennedy 49 run (Hybner kick). STP--Hodges 7 run (kick failed) STP--Natal 38 run (Hybner kick) Team Statistics Corn St.P First Downs 4 16 Yards Rushing 24-(-22) 44-235 Yards Passing 52 179 Passes 8-21-2 10-17-0 Punts 4-122 1--23 Fumbles-lost 1-1 1 Penalties-yards 10-90 6-37
LIBERTY HILL--The Cuero Gobblers mounted a late comeback but couldnt overcome two first-half scores as the Panthers handed the Gobblers a 14-7 setback. A.J. Bustos opened the fourth quarter with a 59yard scoring run for Cuero and the Gobblers finished the evening with 192 yards om the ground. Liberty Hill got a second-quarter score from Jonathan Johnson on a 1-yard run and a 40-yard TD run by Kevin Marksbury to provide the margin of victory.
Liberty Hill 14, Cuero 7 Cuero 0 0 0 7--7 Liberty Hill 0 7 7 0--14 Scoring summary LIH -- Jonathan Johnston 1-yard run (kick good) LIH -- Kevin Marksbury 40-yard (kick good) CUE -- A.J. Bustos 59-yard (kick good) Team Stats Cuero Liberty Hill First downs 10 14 Rushing Yds 192 335 Pass yards 11 20 Passes 1-10-1 1-5-0 Punts-Avg 6-45.3 4-36.5 Fumbles/Lost 2/0 2/0 Penalties-yards 4-16 9-85
Liberty Hill 14, Cuero 7
lead. Hallettsville came back in the third quarter with a TD on a 1-yard run by Tedrick Smith, and Smith added a 64-yard TD run in the final period. He ended his evening with 158 rushing yards on 20 carries. Refugio quarterback Travis Quintanilla hit 22 of 32 passes for 300 yards and four scores and the Bobcats rolled up 355 rushing yards and 30 first downs in the contest. The Brahmas got a fine performance from Kahanek, who hit 8 of 16 passes for 144 yards.
Refugio 64, Hallettsville 21 Refugio 23 14 7 20--64 Hallettsville 7 0 7 7--21 Scoring summary REF -- Safety, 09:23, 1st. REF -- Shiloh Whetsel 15-yard pass from Travis Quintanilla (Adalfo Cordero kick), 08:14, 1st. HAL -- Dalton Harrington 36-yard pass from Braden Kahanek (Sam Barrera kick), 03:29, 1st. REF -- Shiloh Whetsel 4-yard run (Adalfo Cordero kick), 01:58, 1st. REF -- Draigon Silvas 12-yard run (Adalfo Cordero kick), 01:20, 1st. REF -- Shiloh Whetsel 1-yard run (Adalfo Cordero kick), 00:43, 2nd. REF -- Lynx Howthorn 24-yard pass from Travis Quintanilla (Adalfo Cordero kick), 00:18, 2nd. HAL -- Teidrick Smith 1-yard run (Sam Barrera kick), 04:46, 3rd. REF -- Lynx Howthorn 7-yard pass from Travis Quintanilla (Adalfo Cordero kick), 03:22, 3rd. REF -- Cory Brown 30-yard pass from Travis Quintanilla (Adalfo Cordero kick), 09:30, 4th. REF -- Malcolm Franklin 34-yard run (kick failed), 04:53, 4th. REF -- Richard Tuttle 4-yard run (Adalfo Cordero kick), 01:29, 4th. HAL -- Teidrick Smith 64-yard run (Sam Barrera kick), 01:05, 4th. Team Stats Refugio Hallettsville First downs 30 15 Rushes/Yds 33-355 34-195 Pass yards 300 144 Passes 22-32-0 8-16-1 Punts-avg 1-25 3-55.3 Fumbles/Lost 1/0 4/2 Penalties-yards 7-58 7-77 Individual Statistics RUSHING: Refugio, Draigon Silvas 15199, Richard Tuttle 3-80, Shiloh Whetsel 6-32, Malcolm Franklin 4-40, Chase Whetsel 1-13. Hallettsville, Tedrick Smith 20158, Chez Evans 9-32, Carson Schindler 2-6. PASSING: Refugio, Travis Quintanilla 22-32-0-300. Hallettsville, Braden Kahanek 8-16-1-144. RECEIVING: Refugio, Lynx Howthorn 9-140, Cory Brown 2-42, Draigon Silvas 2-32, Chase Whetsel 3-28, Juan Ramirez 1-35, Connor Lowrie 1-14, malcolm Franklin 1-(-1). Hallettsville, Trevor McGee 3-59, Nate Kowalik 2-21, Dalton Harrington 1-46, Conner Judd 1-9.
SAN ANTONIO--The St. Paul Cardinals made it 16 wins in a row Friday, racing off with a 33-0 halftime lead en route to a 59-0 shelling of San Antonio Cornerstone. Dakota Kresta returned a pass interception 22 yards for a TD and tossed scoring passes of 24 and 31 yards to Justin Natal while Martin Kennedy and Brett Hodges
St. Paul 59, Cornerstone 0
HALLETTSVILLE--The Refugio Bobcats rolled out to a big lead in the first half en route to a 64-21 romp past Hallettsville Friday. Refugio scored three touchdowns and added a safety in the opening period to overcome a 36-yard TD pass from the Brahmas Braden Kahanek to Dalton Harrington and opened a 37-7 halftime
Refugio 64, Hallettsville 21
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Gonzales Darnell Arnic (20) breaks into the open during Thursdays junior varsity Lulings Howard Curry (34) on the move with Gonzales Levi Snider (78) on the chase. action against Luling. (Photo by Cedric Iglehart) (Photo by Cedric Iglehart)
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The Gonzales Apaches overcame some early miscues and scored the winning touchdown with seven minutes left Thursday night to defeat the Luling Eagles 13-12. Francisco Diaz ran off tackle, cutback and raced 66 yards for the decisive score. The Apaches scored first in the first quarter on a 10-yard pass from Morgan Martinez to Darnell Arnic. However, offensive miscues would hamper the offense later. Two fumbles back at their own end of the field put the Apache defense in quick change situation. Luling went a total of 40 yards for both scores. The Apache defense led the way until the offense could regain its form. Taylor Walker, Francisco Diaz, and Levi Snider led the defensive effort.
SHINER: Comanches tangle with top-ranked Horns

The offense ran behind the blocks of Jorge Gallegos, Joe Carrizales, Jacob Castillo and Gareth Fowler. The Apaches are 2-0 and host Austin Lanier next Friday. The Gonzales freshman football team was edged 24-20 by Lexington Thursday at Apache Field. The Comanches rallied for four unanswered touchdowns for a 26-6 win against Brazos after the home side took a 6-0 lead in the first period. Danny Hernandez scored on a 7-yard run to cap an 86-yard Comanche drive in the second quarter. Marcus Coleman scored on a runs of 48- and 1 yards in the third quarter. Hernandez scored the two-point conversion on Colemans second score. Kris Hamption scored on a 42-yard Gonzales Jaime Tellez (32) puts the stop on the Luling quarterback with a sack run in the fourth quarter. The Nixon-Smiley JV won huge last as teammate Eli Mapes (59) battles to get into the backfield during last weeks Thursday, defeating Bloomington 42-0. ninth-grade football action. (Photo by Mark Lube)
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last years 12-1 regional finalist, the most celebrated is Kyle Bludau. The four-year varsity starter plays both ways and was named DCTFs Class 2A Division II Player of the Year after throwing for 2,202 yards and 27 touchdowns, and also rushing for 1,050 yards and 15 more scores in 2010. Bludau earned the MaxPreps.com Player of the Week Award after passing for 287 yards and three touchdowns against Van Vleck. He also ran for 41 yards and another score, and booted a 48-yard punt. Last week, he tossed three touchdowns and made seven of his eight extra point attempts. Hes just an unbelievable athlete, Cerny said. Hes 6-3, 220 pounds and he plays quarterback, defensive end, kicker and punter. The only time he comes off the field is on punt returns. Hes just a good, solid anchor for them on both sides of the ball. Schulenburg has been a virtual buzzsaw on offense and already have 10 scoring plays of 25 yards or more. As good as they have been on that side of the ball, the Shorthorns have shown even more efficiency on defense where they are led by Bludau and all-district linebacker Colton Bubela. Schulen-
burg has allowed a mere 165.5 total yards per game and forced opponents into a total of 14 punts and four turnovers. Theyre not real flashy, but theyre very strong and physical, said Cerny. Theyre just like a machine, so its going to be a good test for us. Our kids really got after it when we played last year and thats what were going to have to do again. We cant make a lot of mistakes and we have to try to prevent them from getting big plays because they can strike real quick. Schulenburg head coach Tommy Bludau, Kyles father, said the budding rivalry with Shiner has become an important contest for his program. This is a big game for us, he said. It really prepares us to play our schedule down the road because of the way Shiner plays. Theyre always aggressive on defense, they come off the ball well on offense and theyre unbelievable well-coached. Bludau said he is concerned with how well his defense will fare in slowing down the fleet-footed Comanche backfield. The explosive trio of quarterback Jacob Stafford, and running backs Evel Jones and Marlon Wallace, have racked up a combined 477 yards
and eight touchdowns on the ground at a clip of nearly eight yards per carry. The biggest thing we have to do is contain their speed, Bludau said. Theyve got very good backs who can take it to the end zone on any and every play. Youve got to tackle their speed and thats not an easy thing to do, but were going to have to find a way to do it in order to be successful. The Shorthorns are not the only team that will field a stingy defense on Friday. The Comanches have allowed only 181 total yards per game
including 2.9 rushing yards per carry. Theyre probably one of the better defenses that well face all year for a couple of reasons, Bludau said. Number one is because they run multiple defenses and dont sit in the same formation all game. Number two is because theyre very, very aggressive. They come hard and they bring a lot of people and put pressure on offenses. The game will kickoff at 7:30 p.m. Friday in Schulenburgs Shorthorn Stadium.
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Baseball players needed
The South Texas Coyotes are still looking for baseball players to complete their rosters for the fall & winter seasons. Teams forming are in the 8u, 10u, 12u, 13u, 14u, 16u and 18u divisions. The teams will be playing in two tournaments per month at the Shiner Starplex and we already have tournaments set up for: Sept. 10-11 and Sept. 24-25. So, if youre between the ages of 8 and 18 and would like to play baseball, please give us a call at 361-655-2909 or send an e-mail to: texassportswriter@yahoo.com. and softball tournaments for all age divisions on the following dates in September: Sept. 10-11 and Sept. 24-25. Low-cost entry fees with great prizes. Visit www.shinerstarplex.com for more information and/or to register a team, call 361-655-2909 or send an e-mail to: texassportswriter@yahoo.com.
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Apache alumni: We are looking for pictures of players who received all district or state honors in football or went to college to play(send both). Doesnt matter what year you graduated. We need the pictures to put in the field house so that our kids can see the Apache history.. You can email them to coachclack@ hotmail.com or call 361275-1156.
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team speed on offense and they use it. The Mustang defense must contain the speed of Williams and the rest of the Wildcat offensive backs. Yorktown defense is similar to Nixons. The Wildcats will likely put seven or eight players in the box. They will look to slow down our running game, McKinney said After holding off Pettus and demolishing San Antonio Cornerstone, the state champion Cardinals are seeking consecutive win No. 17 as they host Stockdale. St. Paul will continue its balanced offensive ways and stuffing defense against Stockdale. Stockdale defeated Falls City, 3414, to open the season but fell to Jourdanton, 28-22, in its last outing. The Brahmas Colton West is a dual-threat quarterback. Against Falls City, West led the rushing with over 100 yards. In the loss to Jourdanton, West passed for 215 yards. Trevor Baumann and Matthew Valadez should also see the ball a lot. Caleb Sanchez and Dylan Dunn
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The Eagles hit the road for the second straight week at Woodsboro. Luling is working towards more success for the offense after having several drives inside the opponent side of the field come to nothing in last weeks 35-0 setback to the Apaches. The Eagles are going to try to keep it simple. We are going back to square one on offense, Eagles head coach Michael Waldie said. We are going to slow our pace down a little and just simplify things. Woodsboro will run a Slot-T offense, similar to what Luling faced against the Navarro Panthers in the season-opener. Pacing the Woodsboro offense will be quarterback Tyler Quesada who is a three-year starter and slot receiver/running back Robert Arriaga. The Brahmas host rival Bulldogs in the 2011 Homecoming game. Yoakum lost a squeaker to La Grange 6-0 while Refugio overran the Brahmas, 64-21. It is a rivalry game and the Hal-
Luling at Woodsboro
lettsville kids play hard, Yoakum coach Brent Kornegay said. They have skilled players on the defense and have a couple of good quarterbacks. He said the Yoakum defense will need to be aggressive and eliminate the big-play threat of the Brahmas. Kornegay said the offense just needs to be consistent. La Grange was a good football team and I felt our offense just did not get any momentum, he said. Consistency is the number one thing for our offense. Look for the Brahmas to turn Tedric Smith loose with the ball as he had over 100 yards in their loss to Refugio. Quarterback Braden Kahanek will put up several passes in the contest.
but not in the second half, and vice versa for the game against Flatonia. Faith West runs a spread offense using the pistol formation. That will be a different look for our defense, Henke said Two talented and fast players leading the offense halfback Braiden Brechler and his brother, wide receiver Garrett Brechler. The Indians will have to make sure they guard the Brechler brothers closely. On defense, Faith West will run an eight-man front, led by nose guard Josh Keith. They will be out to stop our running game, Henke said. The Gobblers made some progress last week against Liberty Hill as they fell just 14-7. However, Cuero will be hoping for more improvement and a breakthrough as they head to Bellville 7:30 p.m. on Friday. I thought our defense played well against Liberty Hill, Cuero coach Rick Owens said. We moved the ball at times on offense. Bellville has a similar Slot-T/ Wing-T running attack to Lib-
erty Hill, and the attack is led by quarterbacks Kyle Fuchs and Jace Yantis. Bellvilles offense is quicker and more athletic than Liberty Hill, Owens said. They will make plays at the line of scrimmage and are dangerous. Owens said the Cuero offense needs to see a lot of the ball. Our offense will need to keep the chains moving and will need to get positive plays, he said. After coming up short, in its first two games, the Flatonia Bulldogs will look to be on the longer end of the stick come Fridays Homecoming game against Bloomington. Flatonia will look for a solid performance out of quarterback Colby Mica and Dalton Griffin will look to produce yards on the ground for the Bulldogs. The Bobcats are also 1-1 on the season after shutting down Woodsboro (6-0) and falling to Nixon-Smiley (33-3). Andres Castro and Erik Guerrero will help carry the running load for Bloomington. Castro will also help the Bobcats secondary.
Bloomington at Flatonia
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GONZALES APACHES Record: 2-0 A 26 at CC Miller W, 42-6 S 02 Luling W, 35-0 S 08 at Austin Lanier S 16 at Columbus S 23 Yoakum* S 30 at Poteet* O 07 Sam Houston* O 14 Open O 21 at Pleasanton* O 28 La Vernia* N 04 at Cuero* YOAKUM BULLDOGS Record: 1-1 A 26 at Columbus W, 19-16 S 02 La Grange L, 0-6 S 09 at Hallettsville S 16 Edna S 23 at Gonzales* S 30 Pleasanton* O 07 at La Vernia* O 14 Cuero* O 21 Open O 28 at Poteet* N 04 Sam Houston* CUERO GOBBLERS Record: 0-2 A 26 at Wimberley L, 6-34 S 02 at Liberty Hill L, 7-14 S 08 at Bellville S 16 Calhoun S 23 at Pleasanton* S 30 La Vernia* O 07 Open* O 14 at Yoakum* O 21 Poteet* O 28 at Sam Houston* N 04 at Gonzales* POTEET AGGIES Record: 0-2 A 26 at SA CentCath. L, 13-21 S 02 Dilley L, 20-39 S 08 at Carrizo Springs S 16 Waco Robinson S 24 at Sam Houston* S 30 Gonzales* O 07 at Pleasanton* O 14 La Vernia* O 21 at Cuero* O 28 Yoakum* N 04 Open* LA VERNIA BEARS Record: 0-1 A 26 Open S 02 Canyon Lake L, 23-34 S 09 at Giddings S 16 at Wimberley S 23 Bandera S 30 at Cuero* O 07 Yoakum* O 14 at Poteet* O 21 Sam Houston* O 28 at Gonzales* N 04 Pleasanton* PLEASANTON EAGLES Record: 1-1 A 26 SA Edison W, 41-8 S 02 at SA Jefferson L, 32-44 S 09 SA Lanier S 16 at Aransas Pass S 23 Cuero* S 30 at Yoakum* O 07 Poteet* O 13 at Sam Houston* O 21 Gonzales* O 28 Open N 04 at La Vernia* SAM HOUSTON HURRICANES Record: 2-0 A 26 SABrackenridge W,45-13 S 02 at SA Southside W, 58-7 S 09 SA Brennan S 17 at SA Edison S 24 Poteet* S 30 Open* O 07 at Gonzales* O 13 Pleasanton* O 21 at La Vernia* O 29 Cuero* N 04 at Yoakum* NIXON-SMILEY MUSTANGS Record: 2-0 A 26 at Flatonia W, 36-33 S 02 Bloomington W, 33-3 S 09 at Yorktown S 16 at Sacred Heart S 23 at Dilley* S 30 Poth* O 07 at Three Rivers* O 14 Karnes City* O 21 SA Brooks* O 28 Stockdale* N 04 Open DILLEY WOLVES Record: 2-0 A 26 Charlotte W, 62-13 S 02 at Poteet W, 39-20 S 09 La Pryor S 16 at Cotulla S 23 Nixon-Smiley* S 30 Open O 07 at Poth* O 14 Three Rivers* O 21 at Karnes City* O 28 SA Brooks* N 04 at Stockdale* POTH PIRATES Record: 2-0 A 26 Marion W, 8-7 S 02 at Falls City W, 49-6 S 09 at George West S 16 Natalia S 23 Stockdale* S 30 at Nixon-Smiley* O 07 Dilley* O 14 Open O 21 at Three Rivers* O 28 Karnes City* N 04 at SA Brooks* STOCKDALE BRAHMAS Record: 1-1 A 26 Falls City W, 34-14 S 02 Jourdanton L, 22-28 S 09 at St. Paul S 16 Odem S 23 at Poth* S 30 Three Rivers* O 07 at Karnes City* O 14 SA Brooks* O 21 Open O 28 at Nixon-Smiley* N 04 Dilley* THREE RIVERS BULLDOGS Record: 2-0 A 26 George West W, 21-20 S 02 Natalia W, 48-22 S 09 at Jourdanton S 16 at Kenedy S 23 SA Brooks* S 30 at Stockdale* O 07 Nixon-Smiley* O 14 at Dilley* O 21 Poth* O 28 Open N 04 at Karnes City* KARNES CITY BADGERS Record: 0-2 A 26 at Kenedy L, 12-13 S 02 at Marion L, 0-21 S 09 at UC Randolph S 16 Luling S 23 Open S 30 SA Brooks* O 07 Stockdale* O 14 at Nixon-Smiley* O 21 Dilley* O 28 at Poth* N 04 Three Rivers* SA BROOKS TIGERS Record: 0-2 A 26 at Runge L, 8-14 S 02 at SM Baptist L, 6-35 S 09 Center Point S 16 at SA St. Gerard S 23 at Three Rivers* S 30 at Karnes City* O 07 Open O 14 at Stockdale* O 21 at Nixon-Smiley* O 28 at Dilley* N 04 Poth*
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LULING EAGLES Record: 0-2 A 26 Navarro L, 22-43 S 02 at Gonzales L, 0-35 S 09 at Woodsboro S 16 at Karnes City S 23 Canyon Lake S 30 Open O 07 at Lago Vista* O 14 at Comfort* O 21 Ingram Moore* O 28 at Marion* N 04 Blanco* LAGO VISTA VIKINGS Record: 2-0 A 26 La Pryor W, 52-0 S 02 at E. Memorial W, 45-0 S 09 at Waco Robinson S 16 Austin Reagan S 23 at San Saba S 30 Open O 07 Luling* O 14 at Ingram Moore* O 21 Marion* O 28 at Blanco* N 04 Comfort* INGRAM MOORE WARRIORS Record: 0-2 A 26 at Natalia L, 21-28 S 02 UC Randolph L, 14-55 S 09 at Harper S 16 at Crystal City S 23 Mason S 30 Open O 07 at Blanco* O 14 Lago Vista* O 21 at Luling* O 28 at Comfort* N 04 Marion* MARION BULLDOGS Record: 1-1 A 26 at Poth L, 7-8 S 02 Karnes City W, 21-0 S 09 at SA Cole S 16 UC Randolph S 23 Open S 30 Goldthwaite O 07 Comfort* O 14 Blanco* O 21 at Lago Vista* O 28 Luling* N 04 at Ingram Moore* COMFORT BOBCATS Record: 2-0 A 26 Lytle W, 49-6 S 02 Skdmore-TynanW, 28-14 S 09 Mason S 16 at Fredericksburg S 23 Boerne S 30 Open O 07 at Marion* O 14 Luling* O 21 at Blanco* O 28 Ingram Moore* N 04 at Lago Vista* BLANCO PANTHERS Record: 0-2 A 26 at Canyon Lake L, 7-14 S 02 at Lexington L, 7-32 S 09 Somerset S 16 at SA Christian S 23 Sonora S 30 Open O 07 Ingram Moore* O 14 at Marion* O 21 Comfort* O 28 Lago Vista* N 04 at Luling*
HALLETTSVILLE BRAHMAS Record: 0-2 A 26 at Ganado L, 7-32 S 02 Refugio L, 21-64 S 09 Yoakum S 16 at Palacios S 23 Edna* S 30 at Rice Cons.* O 07 Hempstead* O 14 Open O 21 at Van Vleck* O 28 Hitchcock* N 04 at Industrial* EDNA COWBOYS Record: 2-0 A 26 Needville W, 42-7 S 02 George Ranch W, 34-18 S 09 Boling S 16 Yoakum S 23 at Hallettsville* S 30 Van Vleck* O 07 at Hitchcock* O 14 Industrial* O 21 Open O 28 at Rice Cons.* N 04 Hempstead* VAN VLECK LEOPARDS Record: 1-1 A 26 Schulenburg L, 8-55 S 02 at Louise W, 22-16 S 09 at Weimar S 16 Open S 23 Industrial* S 30 at Edna* O 07 Rice Cons.* O 14 at Hempstead* O 21 Hallettsville* O 28 Open N 04 at Hitchcock* HITCHCOCK BULLDOGS Record: 0-1 A 26 at Clear FallsJV L28-33 S 02 Danbury W, 19-0 S 09 Tomball Lutheran S 16 Lutheran South S 23 Open S 30 at Industrial* O 07 Edna* O 14 at Rice Cons.* O 21 Hempstead* O 28 at Hallettsville* N 04 Van Vleck* HEMPSTEAD BOBCATS Record: 1-0 A 26 Open S 02 at Stafford W, 24-23 S 09 at Austin Reagan S 16 Brookshire Royal S 23 at Rice Cons.* S 30 Hou. St. Johns O 07 at Hallettsville* O 14 Van Vleck* O 21 at Hitchcock* O 28 Industrial* N 04 at Edna* RICE CONS. RAIDERS Record: 1-1 A 26 at Refugio L, 7-26 S 02 Somerset W, 62-22 S 09 at Columbus S 16 Open S 23 Hempstead* S 30 Hallettsville* O 07 at Van Vleck* O 14 Hitchcock* O 21 at Industrial* O 28 Edna* N 04 Open INDUSTRIAL COBRAS Record: 1-1 A 26 at Shiner W, 20-7 S 02 Ganado L, 13-33 S 09 at Tidehaven S 16 Somerville S 23 at Van Vleck* S 30 Hitchcock* O 07 Open O 14 at Edna* O 21 Rice Cons.* O 28 at Hempstead* N 04 Hallettsville*
SHINER COMANCHES Record: 1-1 A 26 Industrial L, 7-20 S 02 Brazos W, 53-10 S 09 at Schulenburg S 16 at Weimar S 23 Navarro S 30 at Ben Bolt O 07 Ganado* O 14 at Yorktown* O 21 Flatonia* O 28 Open N 04 at Louise* FLATONIA BULLDOGS Record: 0-2 A 26 Nixon-Smiley L, 33-36 S 02 Sacred Heart L, 27-33 S 09 Bloomington S 16 at St. Paul S 23 at Thrall S 30 at Burton O 07 Yorktown* O 14 Open O 21 at Shiner* O 28 Louise* N 04 at Ganado* YORKTOWN WILDCATS Record: 1-1 A 26 at Sacred Heart L, 19-22 S 02 at Agua Dulce W, 55-0 S 09 Nixon-Smiley S 16 at Falls City S 23 Kenedy S 30 Open O 07 at Flatonia* O 14 Shiner* O 21 at Louise* O 28 Ganado* N 04 at SA Cornerstone LOUISE HORNETS Record: 0-1 A 26 at Danbury L, 13-35 S 02 Van Vleck L, 16-22 S 09 at Burton S 16 Woodsboro S 23 San Mar. Baptist S 30 at Sacred Heart O 07 Open O 14 at Ganado* O 21 Yorktown* O 28 at Flatonia* N 04 Shiner* GANADO INDIANS Record: 2-0 A 26 Hallettsville W, 32-7 S 02 at Industrial W, 33-13 S 09 at East Bernard S 16 Tidehaven S 23 George Ranch S 30 Palacios O 07 at Shiner* O 14 Louise* O 21 Open O 28 at Yorktown* N 04 Flatonia*
ST. PAUL CARDINALS Record: 2-0 A 26 at Pettus W, 28-24 S 02 at Cornerstone W, 59-0 S 09 Stockdale S 16 Flatonia S 24 Bryan St. Joseph S 30 at Austin Regents O 08 Brazos Christian* O 14 Open O 21 at St. Gerard* O 29 at Sacred Heart* N 04 St. Dominic Savio* SACRED HEART INDIANS Record: 2-0 A 26 Yorktown W, 22-19 S 02 at Flatonia W, 33-27 S 09 at Faith West S 16 Nixon-Smiley S 23 at Hyde Park S 30 Louise O 08 Bryan St. Joseph O 14 at SA St. Gerard* O 21 St. Dominic Savio* O 29 St. Paul* N 04 at Brazos Christian* SA ST. GERARD ROYALS Record: 0-2 A 26 at Nuec.Canyon L, 6-56 S 02 CP Summit L, 19-66 S 09 SA Cornerstone S 16 SA Brooks S 23 DHanis S 30 at Sabinal O 07 at St. Dominic Savio* O 14 Sacred Heart* O 21 St. Paul* O 28 at Brazos Christian* N 04 Schertz John Paul II ST. DOMINIC SAVIO Record: 1-1 A 26 at C.TexChrist. W,20-13 S 01 Texas Sch. Deaf L, 0-13 S 09 San Marcos Baptist S 16 Waco Texas Christian S 23 Open S 30 Somerville O 07 SA St. Gerard* O 14 Brazos Christian* O 21 at Sacred Heart* O 28 Dallas Homeschool N 04 at St. Paul* BRAZOS CHRISTIAN EAGLES Record: 1-1 A 26 Cypress Christ. W, 12-10 S 02 Snook L, 7-27 S 09 at Tx. School Deaf S 16 St. Joseph S 23 Woodlands Christ. S 30 at Faith West O 08 at St. Paul* O 14 at St. Dominic Savio* O 21 Open O 28 SA St. Gerard* N 04 Sacred Heart*
DALLAS COWBOYS Record: 0-0 S 11 at NY Jets N 13 Buffalo S 18 at San Francisco N 20 at Washington S 26 Washington N 24 Miami O 02 Detroit D 04 at Arizona O 16 at New England D 11 NY Giants O 23 St. Louis D 17 at Tampa Bay O 30 at Philadelphia D 24 Philadelphia N 06 Seattle J 01 at NY Giants
HOUSTON TEXANS Record: 0-0 S 11 Indianapolis N 06 Cleveland S 18 at Miami N 13 at Tampa Bay S 25 at New Orleans N 27 at Jacksonville O 02 Pittsburgh D 04 Atlanta O 09 Oakland D 11 at Cincinnati O 16 at Baltimore D 18 Carolina O 23 at Tennessee D 22 at Indianapolis O 30 Jacksonville J 01 Tennessee
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Bo & Connie Brzozowski, owners
5905 W. Hwy. 97 - Cost, Tx. Dine In or Carry Out
830-437-2066
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CYFL kicks off season with history-setting moment

With a little help from her friends
The Gonzales Cannon
The Crossroads Youth Football League kicked off its fall season Saturday with a slate of games, and one of them included a history-making moment. In the senior game between Gonzales Black and Cuero White, Hailey Hernandezs (photo at left, No. 19) 10-yard scoring run made her the first girl ever to score for a Gonzales Pop Warner team. In the Pee Wee Division, the Hallettsville White defeated Gonzales Orange 13-12, Calhoun Gold downed Gonzales White 13-6 and Yoakum Silver defeated Gonzales Black 27-6. In the Junior division, it was Gonzales Black over Gonzales Orange by a 21-0 score. In the Senior division, Gonzales Black beat Cuero White 39-13. (Photos by Cedric Iglehart)
TORIN BALES
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Receive a PANDORA clasp bracelet (a $65 US retail value) with your purchase of $75 or more of PANDORA jewelry.*
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Homecoming Friday, September 23

Show your spirit Special Order your mums by Sept. 16 Ready made Mums Available Jewelry & Yellow Box
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Found: Wedding Ring left at WalMart. Call (830) 4456597 and describe. -------------------------Lost - 5 Donkeys. 1 Black, 4 white. I-10, 304, Hensling Lane area. 830-437-2952.
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tomotive. 830-6721000 or 830-2632123. Ask for Sean. -------------------------Automotive & Diesel Repair Business looking for Service Writer/Clerical Help M o n d a y - F r i d a y,
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County Road 348, Gonzales, TX. 830540-4516. K.P.M.F. is an EOE employer. ---------------------Need a Better Life? Free Job/Life skills for women. 6726180, Sherry Poe. ---------------------CDL DRIVERS WANTED J.M. Oilfield Service, a family oriented company is seeking professional
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& 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
juniors clothing, small refrigerators, furniture, misc. items, 8-11 a.m., Greenwood Hills on 90A West toward Seguin
MISC. FOR SALE

For Sale: pickup bed utility trailer, $125. (830) 377-8814. -------------------------Deer Hunters: For sale; feeder and feeder parts; cameras etc. 830-8575720 -------------------------ATTENTION TRUCKERS. Cobra 25, NW Ltd, Classic CB, Igloo Ref. Cooler, Wave Box, Portable Microwave. $50.00 each. 361-596-4502 or 361-401-0556.
NOTICES
Accepting donations for the Country Store to be held Sept. 10 at 8 a.m. at Sacred Heart Grounds. Accepting cakes, pies, cookies and can goods. Bring to 1822 St. Louis St. or call 6728034. Thank you Isabel Mata. -------------------------Gonzales Learning Center seeking donations of caps and gowns. Call 830672-8291 for information. -------------------------Job Corps is currently 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 512-6657327
needed for J Bar B Foods at our Weimar and Waelder facilities. Needed to perform a variety of job duties ranging from: Operating mixing, stuffing and cooking machinery, placing and removing product from racks, washing items used in the production of our products, inspecting and packing the finished products.Qualified candidate will have the ability to work in a COLD environment. Follow instructions and directions. The ability to interact cordially with our employees to accomplish common tasks is essential to this position.
Excellent benefits offered. MUST be available to work overtime and weekends. Please send resume and salary requirements to:kdeagen@jbfoods.com If interested please apply in person at J Bar B Foods, 1078 Hwy 90 W, Weimar, TX or at 100 Main Street, Waelder, TX.
Production Employees
J Bar B Foods
Interested applicants need to go by the TWCC in GONZALES for a complete job description and qualification list, or call Lucy Casares for more information 830-672-1667
Live Haul Driver Needed
GARAGE SALES
Multi-family garage sale; 321 St. Michael (behind Matamoros) from 8am -2pm; Furniture, clothes, jewelry, misc. -------------------------Garage Sale: Baby clothes/items, ladies, womens,
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SEGUINS GROWING AND SO ARE WE!
SALES PROFESSIONAL NEEDED

Were one of the areas most exciting dealerships and we want you!
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Production/Poultry Processing Back Dock Hanger Packer Stacker Leg Quarters Night Sanitation Refrigerator Shipping & Receiving Competitive pay Placement based on job priority Mon-Fri. 8-10 hr. days Must bring Identification & proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. MUST PASS Criminal Background Check and Drug Screen. Si Habla Espanol. For more information please call 830-582-1619.
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Maintenance Tech position available. Successful candidates must be experienced in Plumbing, Electrical, and Welding and willing to work on a variety of projects involving general facility maintenance. We offer a competitive wage based on tal-
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Bobtail Truck Driver Day & Night Positions Available Requirements: Class A CDL with HazMat/Tanker Endorsements Must be at least 25 years of age Insurance, 401K and vacation included Applications available at: Schmidt & Sons, Inc. 2510 Church St. Gonzales, Texas 78629 www.schmidtandsons.com (830) 672-2018 James @ ext. 107
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Opening available for an experienced Car Salesperson. We offer full benets. Apply in person. Ask for Shawn Driscoll.
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Full-time position Equipment Operator, Water Distribution, Wastewater Collection Department. This is a skilled service-maintenance position. Work involves maintaining, repairing and installing new water and sewer lines, meters, fire hydrants, pumps and plumbing systems at all city facilities. Perform related duties as required and ability to operate equipment needed to perform these tasks. Class BCDL required. Must be available for on call duty every fifth week. Starting pay $23,664.00. 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 physical. The City of Gonzales is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all interested parties to apply. Applications available at the citys website, www.cityofgonzales.org. Please complete an employment application and take to the City Hall or mail to: City of Gonzales Attn: Payroll Dept. P.O. Box 547 Gonzales, TX 78629
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For Sale: Used 2x4s. Call 263-1181 for information. ---------------------Radio Controlled R/L model airplane kits. Kits are complete. Engine and radio sold seperate. Kits range from $5.00 to $15.00. Call for details, 512-431-0823. -------------------------Like new, 26 Mens 21 spd., $50 obo. Call Theresa at 830203-5212. -------------------------2000 Buick Century,
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large capacity Estate Clothes Dryer, Kingsize mattress & standard box spring. 857-8090. -------------------------2 Teenagers Formals-Party Dresses. 1 White w/spaghetti Strap, with rhinestones. 1 Beige/ golden color, spaghetti straps, gold rhinestones. Call 672-8034 or come by 1822 St. Louis. -------------------------Heavy, vinyl tarps. 15x50. UV proof, tuff boogers. $50 each. 830-6602813. -------------------------6 oak restaurant booths w/copper inlaid tops. Large round folding tables w/6 armchairs. Contact Tommy, 830-351-1263. -------------------------Excellent condition. 20 push mower, weed eater, $125/ both. 361-7412604, Yoakum. -------------------------Maytag Washing Machine. $150.00. Call 361-208-3565. -------------------------FOR SALE: 35mm Minolta SLR Film Camera, 3 lenses, strobe, filters, tripod, case. $75.00. Call 830-822-6857. -------------------------For sale: Float tube for fishing, like new. $50 obo. Also electric trolling motormake offer. 8575720. -------------------------Baby bed for sale. $60. Call 254-9315712.
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Electric Hospital Bed, $300. 12 function exercise bicycle, $65. Prices Negotiable. 830582-1120, Nixon. -------------------------Fresh shelled peas. Cream, purple hulled & black eyed. Also unshelled peas. Sold by the bushel. 2001 Water St., Gonzales. -------------------------Proform Treadmill. Model 380CS. Programmable, includes built-in fan, speaker for IPOD radio. Like new condition. $350/obo. Contact Liz, 830263-2103. -------------------------Radio Control Airplane parts/kits. If I dont have it, I can get it. Lockhart, TX. Call 979-393-8642. -------------------------For Sale: Calf table/ shoot with self catch gate. $950. 830-437-5747. -------------------------For Sale: 14 feet by 40 feet Morgan Building. Used 9 months as library. Fully complete with electrical lighting and A/C heat pump unit. Floors sanded and painted. Steps with landing. Equipped with electrical meter loop. Excellent condition. Ideal for office space or nice work building. Contact Business Manager at 361594-3836. -------------------------Whirlpool Heavy Duty Gas Dryer. Good condition. $75. Can be seen at 511 Church St. 830857-4993. -------------------------Fresh Produce. Watermelons, Cantaloupes, Tomatoes, Squash, Cucumbers, Onions, Peppers & Peas. 2001 Water Street, Gonzales. 512-2276950. -------------------------For Sale: 3 pt. Chipp e r / S h re d d e r, never been used, $600. Also Windmill Seeder, $250. 830540-4971. -------------------------For Sale: Thomas
MISC. FOR SALE

Playmate with Color Glo Chord Organ. Good condition. All instruction books included. Call Sue, 672-2192. -------------------------Utility trailer. All wired for lights. Current tag. $575. 512-917-4078. -------------------------Hats from the makers of Koozie-Norwood 48 @ 192.08 plus transportation charges. 4 color heat transfer. Color of hats - Red, yellow, pink, green, bone, khaki, orange, black navy and royal. Thats only $4.00 a hat. DBK Advertising. 830-437-5142 or 830-857-0876. -------------------------Prayer Shawl, 38x72, handmade, $75.00. Animal or bird cage, utility wire, 14x18, $60.00. 512-917-4078. -------------------------FREE 3 haul Fiberglass boat, 16 ft. Needs work & no leaks. Call for information. 830-5403574. -------------------------Fullsize Mattress & Box Springs, $100. Queensize Mattress and Box Springs, $175. Both in excellent condition & sanitized. 830-6723728. -------------------------2 young ladies black jackets size 14. One is leather. 672-8034. -------------------------Old Readers Digests for Sale. Call 830-672-3362. -------------------------Autograph picture of Muhammad Ali/ Cassius Clay (60s), Certificate of Authenticity (11x16), $1,400. Yellow Lab Stud Service. (806) 577-3962. -------------------------Beautiful handmade orange poinsettia pottery bowl. Large. Great gift. $35. Call (512) 917-4078. -------------------------Pecans for Sale. This years crop. Shelled, Halved. $10/1 lb. bag. 512-417-3032.
MISC. FOR SALE

Culligan Water Softner and Rust Remover, old cars, elect. water heater, 2001 Fiber Truck bed w/key, Hay Balers, Bar B Q pipe. 830-437-5759. -------------------------2 pipe BBQ pits for sale. Ozarka Water cooler with bottle. Call 361-208-3565. -------------------------128 used letter-size hanging file folders, most have colored tabs, excellent condition. $30 cash for all or $7 per 25. 830672-1106. -------------------------Computer, printer & desk, all $400. Stamina #4755 exercise machine. Like new condition. $100/obo. 6722267. -------------------------4 tires. LT2457QR17 in good condition. $100 obo. 830-6722075. -------------------------Metal Bench, $150; Organ, $50; School desk & books of all kinds. Just out of Moulton on 532. Call 361-596-4403. -------------------------Tanning Bed for Sale. 1996, 24SF. $300. Childrens wardrobe, good condition. $300. 672-7127. -------------------------Beautiful Vintage water color painting, landscape & water. 12x19. $375. Antique very ornate picture frame. 16x20, $295. Call 512-917-4078. -------------------------Dalhart Winberg original oil painting, landscape, $3800 (512)9174078. -------------------------For Sale: Picnic tables built with treated 2x6 lumber with bolts and screws. No nails. 4, 6, and 8 foot sizes available. For more details call 830540-4776 or 830857-3273. Delivery Available.
FARM EQPMT.
Make offer on Jeep and Tractor. Call 8571781. -------------------------For Sale: Cat D6C Dozer, power shift, hydraulic single blade, Hyster Winch w/cable, brush cab, extra set tracks pads. 830-4375759. ---------------------Ford 3000 Tractor. Diesel. $4,800. Call 830-203-9385. -------------------------1977 WW 2-horse straight load bumper pull. Good condition - ready to haul. Asking $2,000. (830) 857-5695. -------------------------Old western saddle, needs repair $150 (512) 917-4078. -------------------------2 wheel trailer. Call Robert at 830-2030540.
MOBILE HOMES
South, FM 1117 in Seguin, TX. Mobile home is in need of repair. New water well. There are two septic tanks on property. Asking $56,000. Call 830401-0147.
AUTO
For Sale: 1981 Chevy dually, 10 dump bed, $1,800. 1986 Chevy dually, welding bed, $1,800. 1970 Ford gravel truck, new brakes, $1,000. 1965 Chevy 1/2 ton pickup, flat bed, $600. Call (830) 377-8814. -------------------------Grill Guard and Running Boards for 2002 Durango. Westin Brand, excelllent condition. $300. Call 830-560-0238. -------------------------For Sale. Older Buick Regal Sport Car. Engine is gone. Body, tires are almost new. Air condition system is new. Make me an offer. 361-594-2129. Shiner, County Rd. 299, Box 577. -------------------------1988 Wrangler, new motor. Sahara special and John Deere 350 C Dozer. 90% Condition Overall. Make offer on Jeep and Tractor. Call 857-1781. -------------------------Simply the best deal 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. -------------------------1989 Ford Conversion Van. Super clean interior, good motor & A/C, transmissions slips, $1,900 firm. 830-437-5659 or 857-6565. -------------------------2000 Jeep Wrangler SE Sport 2D, New Tires and New Sony Stereo. 107,000 miles. Great Condition. Asking $7,000 obo. Call 361-8653353. -------------------------For Sale: 2001 Crown Victoria Ford, price $3,250. Call 830-5876230 or 830-8575559. -------------------------1998 Chevrolet, heavy 1/2 ton 4WD, 350CC engine. New AC. $5,000. Call 830203-0147. -------------------------Van for Sale. $3,800 OBO. 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette. Wellmaintained, very clean. 181,000 miles. Great for family or hauling van. Call 512905-8226. -------------------------2,000 F-250, Powerstroke, Ford Diesel truck, Hunter Green, Tow Ball, Bedliner, CLEAN, 182K Miles. Power windows, locks. $6,500 cash. (512) 917-4078.
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Duplex, + 2 M/H set up, Moulton..... $56,000 Ideal family home Rivercrest, Sold 3BR/2BA...$130,000..Reduced......$115,000 1602 Water St.-commercial/rental..$150,000 2342 FM 108, 3 bd.,2 story home...$145,000 4 acs with extra nice redonehome....$155,000 70 acs., wooded, hills, game, tanks ........................................................$420,000 153 acs., FM 2091...........................$795,000 8.7 acs., city limits..........................$120,000 58 acs., trees, potential, edge of town........... ......................................................$12,000/Ac. 4+ Acres, city ..................................$125,000 6 Acres, 183 N., city........................ $195,000 Highway 183 N: 1.9acs., across from new Sale Pending motel.................................................$65,000 1.4 Acres - US 183S., 3BR/2BA, MH., office....................................................$150,000 Lot - Live Oak....................................$8,000
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Beautiful 6 month old dark brown all leather sofa & loveseat, 4 recliners built in. Very comfortable. Need to sell, too large for room. Store will not take back. They are custom made. Paid $4,000, will take $3,000 for them. Call 672-3613. -------------------------Cargo style sofa. $100.00. Call 361772-5859. -------------------------Custom Designed Western motif 3 panel decorative screen, 54x78 1/2, horses, brands & leather look, $395 512-917-4078. -------------------------For sale antique set twin beds, antique wardrobe, table with chairs, sofa and two matching chairs. 830-672-7347. -------------------------For sale 3 piece antique loveseat, lamps new and used mobile chair with batteries. 1827 St. Louis 830-672-8034.
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vGONZALES New home under construction, complete by 9/30/11. Home has 3 bed/2 baths, metal roof, double pane windows, pec plumbing system, HUGE monster size lot with large trees, great location, 711 St. Francis Gonzales..........................................$159,500 vTHOMPSONVILLE 2br/1ba home on 30 ac. Recent new metal roof, remodeled and updated. On CR 240 in Thompsonville ........................................................................................... $199,500 SOLD Con vGONZALES 2br, 1 bath, 1 car garage................................$74,500 vGONZALES 28 acres, 2 story, 3BR, 2 Bath custom built home.. ............................................................................................$375,000 vTHOMPSONVILLE 10 ac. fronting CR 240........ $4,900.00/ac. vWAELDER 97.44 acres, 4BR ranch house, great house, oil/gas income, Ranching/Investment............................................$750,000 S vGONZALES 25 acres. Fronts Hwy. 304.......................$112,500 ConOLD SOLD vWAELDER 10.49 acres. New perimeter fence............$4,900/ac Con vGONZALES 78 acres.D tanks, fenced.......REDUCED to ......... 2 SO Con L ...........................................................................................$3,450/ac vRED ROCK 181 acres......................................................$895,000 vGONZALES 7.62 acres w/access to Sarah DeWitt. UNDER CONTRACT Bank Foreclosure,Con investment.....................................$42,000 great vWAELDER Poultry Farm. 4 breeder hen houses, 50 acres, mobile home.........................................................................$1,250,000
HOMES
MOBILE HOMES
3/2, Singlewide Mobile Home. All electric, excellent condition. Also, Zenith 25 in. console TV and 25 inch color TV. All in excellent condition. Call 830672-6414. -------------------------For Sale: 3br/2ba Fleetwood Mobile Home. 1,728 sq. ft. New roof, laminated wood floors, new windows, new furnace and door. Antique bath tub. 85% completely new remodeling throughout house. Must sell fast and be moved. Reduced $18,000/obo. Call 830-445-9889. -------------------------For Sale: 7.3070 Acres w/1973 Doublewide Mobile Home. 14 mi.
HAY FOR SALE

Hay for Sale. 120 large round bales of coastal. Heavily fertilized. $70.00. 830582-1057. -------------------------Heavily fertilized, horse quality, coastal square & round bales. Bebe, Tx. 210-326-6053.
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672 CR 447 Waelder, TX 78959
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Big Sky!! Extraordinary star gazing atop 57.48 rolling acres. The property has one tank, cattle pens, 2 shed buildings, one storage building w/concrete slab, one barn for horse keeping and hay storage; a metal building with living quarters on concrete slab, 1 bd/1 bath w/loft and covered parking for one large truck. Property has county road maintained access, 10 miles to Gonzales, 5 miles to I-10. Well and county water. $285,000. Call for an appointment, 830-263-0185.
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For Sale: 4 bale hay hauler. $1,000. (830) 437-2826. -------------------------For Sale: Case 970 tractor, new rear tires. $5,000. (830) 3778814. -------------------------John Deere 350 C Dozer. 90% Condition Overall and 1988 Wrangler, new motor. Sahara special
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297 HOWARD LANE, Gonzales - Located on Guadalupe River adjoining Lake-H, 2/1, app. 1,068 sq. ft. Very nice. Move in ready, Deck, fishing pier!.................................... ......................................................................................................................$148,500 First North Street, Harwood - .49 ac lot w/2 storage bldgs, water, septic, electricity available..................................................................................................................$20,000 4-H Lake Property - 90B - Gonzales, .41 ac. lot w/MH, Mature trees. Great for weekend getaway; rental property....................................................................................$55,000 110 First North St., Harwood - 3/1, app. 1,410 sq. ft, FP, 2 storage bldgs, nice lot........ .........................................................................................................................$46,000 277 HOWARD LANE, GONZALES - 1.168 acres - beautiful river property, rock home, app. 2,648 sq. ft., open kit with family room and dining area glassed in with panoramic view of water. Wrap around porch. Located on the Guadalupe River, adjoining Lake 4-H. Workshop and fishing pier......................................................................$282,000 189 CR 280, Harwood - 3BD/2BA, app. 1,574 sq. ft, 2 dining areas, 2 family rooms, FP, enclosed bonus room, covered deck, 10x20 storage bldg.........................$94,989 11439 HWY 90A, Gonzales - 5 acres, ranch fenced, ag exempt, barn with 1/2 bath, elec., septic....................................................................................................$157,800 16.96 ACS - 77CR 391, Gonzales - 3/2 rock home, app. 2,131 sq. ft. barn, outdoor arena, 2 storage bldgs, water well.................................................................$290,000 94 Glendale - Luling - Brick home with 2 car attached garage, 3BD, 2 1/2 BA, Office, Fireplace, fenced yard, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer and Dryer included. Located in great neighborhood. ...................................................................................$1,200/mo RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, LAND & RANCHES, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
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estimates on site. -------------------------You Vacation, Ill take care of the place. Includes pets, yard, grandma. References. Mature lady. Gonzales, 512-296-4845. -------------------------Do you need your house cleaned? No job is too small or too big. $10-$15/hr. Available M-S. Call Brittany Balderas at 445-0703. -------------------------SENIOR HOMECARE BY ANGELS Our caring home companions help seniors live at home. Hygiene assistance, meals and housework. Service provided up to 24hour care. We let you choose your caregiver! Top references and affordable rates. Visiting Angels Toll Free 855.859.6989. -------------------------House cleaning services available. Reasonable rates. Servicing Gonzales and surrounding areas. References available. Call Barbara at 979-7778710 or email bjbrzozowski@yahoo. com. -------------------------Experienced Care Giver excellent references available for private setting in home hospital and nursing home. Day and night. 361865-0286 or 832655-9195. -------------------------Dennis Fojtek (Mechanic), Moulton, Tx. 713-408-9388. Repairs the following: tractors, lawn mowers, tillers, chain saws, trucks etc. -------------------------Private Caregiver. 20+ years experience. Hospice certified. Looking to do private duty, cook, clean, drive. 361772-2011. -------------------------Ironing done, in my home can pick up & deliver. References if needed. Call Louise (830) 582-1120. -------------------------Will clean your house. Im dependable and have references. Call Mary at 830-672-4691. -------------------------All-around handyman available. I also build sheds, 16x8 tool shed. Call 830857-1959. Building Demoli-
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tion House, barns, etc. 830-263-0663 or 830-203-0540. -------------------------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.
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RVs FOR SALE

man travel trailer for sale. Fifthwheel hitch, queen size bed and couch, rear bathroom with closet, gas stove and microwave, new tires. Gonzales area, $4,000. 830857-4750. -------------------------1976 Ford Eldorado Motorhome. V-8, super clean, good motor & A/C. New refrigerator. $3,700/ obo. 830-437-5659 or 857-6565. -------------------------24 ft. 2006 bought in 2007. Zeppelin Travel Trailer w/ slide out; Lg. corner shower, qn. bed, m/w, stove, refrigerator, sat./cable prep, tires 2-yrsold. $9,800; located near Gonzales. Call 936-203-4378 or 936-594-9809. -------------------------FOR SALE: 25 ft. 5th wheel travel trailer with 5th wheel hitch. Good condition. Microwave, stove, refrigerator, sleeper couch, queen bed. Asking $4,000. Call 830437-2359. -------------------------1996 Pace Arrow. Ready to travel. Good condition. Runs well. 830-6603883. -------------------------2009 38 Landmark. 3 slide-outs. Like new. King size bed. Great Buy. $39,900. 830-437-5211.
RECREATION
each. 916 Qualls St., Gonzales. -------------------------For Sale: 2007 Honda Shadow, VT 750 C2, 3,902 Miles. Like New condition. $5,000.00. Call after 5:00 p.m. M-F. 830540-3555. -------------------------2006 Buell Blast 500cc bike. Made by Harley-Davidson. Only 2,100 miles. Gets 62 miles to a gallon. Great fun, easy to ride, beginners or experienced. $2,500 obo. Located near Old Moulton. Cell, 830-857-0734, after 6, can call 361-5967317. -------------------------FOR RENT: 2-RV Parking Sites, shade trees, all hook ups. 5 miles East Gonzales. $350/mo. Call 263-0292. -------------------------5 RV Spots for rent. $350/mo. Electric, sewer hookups, water all included in price. Off 90A and Kelly Loop. For information call 830857-3112. -------------------------2003 Dyna SuperGlide Harley 100 yr. Anniv. Gold Key addition windshield, backrest, forward controls. Great condition. $7,500. 830875-2278. -------------------------For Sale or Trade. 2006 Yamaha VStar 1100 Midnight Custom motorcycle w/helmet & deluxe motorcycle cover for sale or trade. Purchased new July 2007 - currently has only 987 miles - Pristine condition, garage kept & mature owner-must see to appreciate. $5,400 or trade for good condition Jon Boat, Jet Ski, or Pontoon boat. I can email photos. texashorns@stx.rr.com. 830-672-6033. -------------------------Having Fun with piano lessons with Shelia Wright 1622 N. College St. Youth and Adults Flexible Schedule (830) 6722719.
PETS
doned on dirt road. Smart, healthy, gentle, already hunting together. Get along with other dogs. 830-540-4591. -------------------------For Sale: Dog carrying cage. Asking $40.00. Call 361208-3565. -------------------------AKC German Shorthair pointer puppies for sale. Great hunters & family companions. Male $200; female - $250. 830-203-0470. -------------------------Pups For Sale. Great Pyrenees, (1/8 Anatolian). Call Sammie Gibson at (830) 2038666. -------------------------Splish Splash Time for a bath! Grooming with loving touch... We strive to give your pet a pawsitive experience. We do difficult dogs. We also brush teeth. Master Groomer Stacy Garcia at 830-540-3344 or 972-464-6312 or Shirley at 830-5404365. -------------------------Very cute Rat Terrier puppies. 6 wks old. $75. 830-203-0470. -------------------------Tiny Chihuahua puppies. 8 wks. Registered. S/W, tiger striped, Apple Head. $150-$175. 210-379-0771. -------------------------Cocker Spaniels AKC, 3 males, shots & wormed. $250.00. 830-540-4368 or 830-203-8511. -------------------------Male, 8 wks. old Schnauzer/Terrier Mix. Free to good home. Socialized with children, other dogs and a cat. Call 830-203-8444 before 1 p.m. -------------------------2 Great Dane puppies. Asking $225. 857-5147. -------------------------Rhodesian Ridgeback and lab mix puppies. With ridges $50. They are blond, brown and tan. Without ridges, $25. Will be
PETS
big dogs around 75-100 lbs. Call Leia Dalton at 830-2632570. -------------------------AKC Bichon Puppys. Shots and wormed. Females, $500; Males, $450. 830-540-4368. 830203-8511, cell. -------------------------Turn your favorite pet photo into a work of art! Artist Brenda Shannon, Pastel or Acrylic. Great gift idea. (512) 917-4078. -------------------------Cute, playful, purebred shorthair Chihuahua puppies. 6 wks. Male & female. Black and tan markings. 1st shots, wormed. $150 each. Christine, 830-875-9519. -------------------------5 Cockatiels. 2 years old. Yellow and gray. $50 each. Call 830-534-5930.
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Baby Guineas. $2.00 each, your choice. Multiple colors. 830-540-4063. Leave number, will return call. -------------------------For Sale: Guinea eggs for setting. Call 830-672-7384. -------------------------For Sale: Calf table/ shoot with self catch gate. $950. 830-437-5747. -------------------------For Sale: Sorrell Gelding, 10 yrs. old. Big, strong, sound ranch horse. Very good looking. Needs a strong rider. Gentle, calm disposition. $850/firm. Call 361-596-4954. -------------------------Black Limousin & Black Angus Bulls. Also Heifers. Gentle. Increase your weaning waits. Delivery available. 979-2635829. -------------------------Reg. Polled Hereford Bulls. One year to 3 1/2 years, $1,100-$1,500. Also Reg. Heifers, 1 yr. olds. $650-$850. Call 830-540-4430. -------------------------For Sale. 3 black Brangus Bulls, 1 red Brangus Bull. 2 yrs. old. No papers. $1,200/each. 830437-5772. -------------------------For Sale. Female mare, 6 yrs. old. $500. Please call if interested. 713203-2814. -------------------------Riding lessons in Gonzales. My horses or yours. For more information please call, 830203-0470.
2005 Yamaha V-Star Classic with Silverado Package. Lots of extras. 1995 F-250 4x4 Supercab Diesel 5-speed. 281-3309417. -------------------------2009 Honda Trailwagon, w/dump bed, headlights, receiver hitch & seat belts. 2wd w/rear differential. $2,500. For more information, 672-8580. -------------------------2007 Saturn Ion, 56,000 Miles $5000 worth of performance parts. $9000 OBO 830-203-0282. -------------------------For sale: 1998 GMC P/U, V8 automatic, 2D Extended Cab, 181K miles, bed liner, tow-package, $3,800. 830-203-0287.
LAWN & GARDEN

Need help with lawn or pool? Please call Gene Kridler at 830-8571576. -------------------------Lawn care & shredding. Call for free estimates. 830-2039385. -------------------------Lawn mowing service, residential & commercial. Liability ins., free estimates and low cost.. No job too large or too small. 830-263-4181. -------------------------Will mow yards reasonable rates. Call for free estimate, 830-8575147.
HOMES FOR RENT

For Rent: 3/2 house in town. $775/mo $400/deposit. 830832-3163. -------------------------2BR/1BA home in Shiner. Contact 361-594-3201 or leave message. -------------------------3BR/2BA home for rent on 318 DeWitt St/ Central Air. Big back yard. $850/ mo., $500/dep. Call 830-445-9294. -------------------------2BR/2BA house for rent, w/covered patio, w/electricity. Lots of trees, quiet. No pets, no smoking. $650/mo + dep. 1st and last months. Appliances available. Luling area. 210-386-1399. -------------------------Home in Seguin for Rent. Two bedroom, one bath. Completely updated with all new appliances. $750.00 per month and $750.00 deposit. Call Debbie at 830-445-9583 for details. -------------------------House in country for rent. 3/2, nice yard. 361-594-3233 or 830-857-4364.
LIVESTOCK
3 female geese, 1 male goose. Also laying hens to pick from. Call 361-5944319. -------------------------Polish crested Blue Legged Bantam Chickens. 512-2725147. -------------------------HACCP Trained person need to help write HACCP plan for poultry. 830339-0419. -------------------------Boer Goats for Sale: 1 Billy, 6 mths. 1 Nannie, 6 mth & 5 Adult Nannies. Sell as package deal or individual. 830-5600238.
CHILD CARE
Willing to do babysitting at my house. 8-5 M-F. 511 Church St., 830-857-4993.
RVs FOR SALE

GREAT DEAL! 1997 Kountry Star 34 ft., 5th Wheel. 2 slideouts, upgraded kitchen, ducted A/H, 11 storage compar tmenbts, ceiling fans. NADA. com/RV appraised RV at $15,900. Asking $10,000. Great home for oilfield. Located in Rockport, TX. 361-6451009. -------------------------2004 Wildcat 5th Wheel RV. 28 ft., equipped to sleep 5, w/lrg. slide containing sofa & dinette. Lots of storage. Adapted to pull as gooseneck. Excellend condition. Call 361-2181880. -------------------------2004 Fleetwood RV Pecos pop-up. Like new, only pulled from dealer. $4,000. Both units located near Old Moulton. Call 857-0734 or 361-596-7317. 1990 25ft Dutch-
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For Sale: Motorcycle trailer, $100. (830) 377-8814. -------------------------2008 Honda Fourtrax with only 250 miles $3,500 o.b.o. 830-857-5236. -------------------------Harley Sportster, 883 Custom, 2005 model. Hwy. guard bars, detachable windshield, saddle bags, windshield bag. Yellow custom paint, garage kept, excellent condition, never laid down. 9K miles, tires excellent, new battery & new rear tire. $5,200.00 FIRM. Call 830-560-0238. -------------------------2 80CC Kawasaki 4-wheelers for sale. $900/each. Call 830-534-4996. -------------------------Enduro 55 lb. Thrust Minn Kota used 1 hour. $150. 916 Qualls St., Gonzales. -------------------------Boat Fender and life vests. $5 to $10
APARTMENTS
Efficiency & 1 Bedroom Apartments For The Elderly 62 or older with 10% for the Mobility Impaired.
RVs FOR SALE

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HOME SERVICES
I want to share my gift of making a room come alive. I can see the room and vision what I can do. Clean picture frames, knickknacks, move furniture around. If thats what it takes to make my vision come alive. Guaranteed you will be enchanted. Just give me a try, give Lauras Gift a call. 830-203-5180. Free
PETS
CKC Registered Miniature Dachsund puppies. Call 830-888-0165. -------------------------Free coonhound mix pups. Two spayed females, 1st shots, wormed, 6 months old. Rescued after aban-
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APHA flashy mare for sale. Broke to ride. FMI please call 830-203-0470. $1750.00. Used in Playdays/trailride. -------------------------Pretty Reg. A.Q.H.A. Cremello Colt, 6 months old. Great conformation. Good bloodline Hollywood Gold & King. $500.00. 830437-5671 or 830857-4591. -------------------------Longhorn young bulls and heifers for sale. Foundation genetics. Yard art or breeders. Gold Star Longhorns, Bob Tinstman, 830-5404591. -------------------------For Sale: Black Angus Bulls. 1 1/2 yrs. old. $1200-$1500. 830-437-5772. -------------------------Yearling smoky grulla dun filly (solid). Has halter on and has been trailered. Asking $600 OBO. (830) 857-5695.
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17 year sorrel paint with blue eye. Originally trained in western pleasure - used for trail rides. Asking $1,200. (830) 857-5695. -------------------------7 year dun paint. Well trained, ready to finish your way. Asking $2,000. (830) 857-5695. -------------------------White Leghorn chickens, $7.00 each. 830-8574580. -------------------------MINI-DONKEYS. Great pets, loves people. All ages and colors, some cross designs, 36 tall. 830-672-6265, 830-857-4251, 830672-5152. -------------------------M I N I - G OAT S . (Dwarf Nigerians) 18 to 24 tall. Good weed eaters. Fun to have around. Beautiful silver and white herd sire. (7 left) 830-672-6265, 830-857-4251, 830672-5152.
REAL ESTATE
2 bed/1 bath; 1504 Weimar Street; $74,900; 100% financing for qualified buyers; 830203-5065. -------------------------House for Sale. 3BR/1 bath or 2 BR and dining room, carport & storage building in back. Phone, 830-2035181, good bargain. -------------------------3BR/2BA at 1609 Gardien St. 1,400 sq. ft, 2 living areas, lg. fenced yard. $94K. 830-203-1874. -------------------------4BR/1BA, privacy fenced-in yard. 1000 Cuero St., Gonzales. Open lot in front of house, carport. Good condition. About 20 yrs. old. $75,000. Call 830-203-0389 for information.
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home is in need of repair. New water well. There are two septic tanks on property. Asking $56,000. Call 830401-0147. -------------------------Lot for Rent. $100/ month. 70x130 on Church St. Call 830423-2103. -------------------------25 acres for sale. I-10 & 304 area. Abundant wildlife, great hunting, pond, nice homesite. $4,500/acre. Call 713-203-2814 for information.
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newspaper & aerial, weddings, etc, great with the public & full of common sence. 24 hr. prior notice. Will be glad to drop by before hire. Laura Gift, 830203-5180. -------------------------JCK Services. Tree shearing, brush stacking, stump treatment, small brush grubbing. Call Jeff (830) 2631016 or Wayne, (830) 857-3611. -------------------------Welding, Fabrication and repairs. Call 830-437-5747. -------------------------A/C & Electrical side jobs: New installs, A/C maintenance, Condenser changeouts, Residential & Commercial at affordable prices. Please call David anytime at 830263-1747. -------------------------Ranch Hand Work. Rounding up cattle, fence work. Willing to learn. Call Steven & Gerald, 512-5388950. -------------------------Need help with lawn or pool? Please call Gene Kridler at 830-8571576. -------------------------Mobile Massage is now serving Gonzales & Luling. Specializing in Therapeutic Massage for pain in lower back, neck, knees etc. Also corporate chair massage. 13 years experience. LMT Steve Turner, Lic. # MT021213. Call 830-857-0270. Let me help getting you mobile. -------------------------Brush Busters. Bobcat, w/tree cutter attachment, land clearing, mesquite spraying, fence building, misc. odd end jobs. Reasonable Rates. Call James at 512738-0848. -------------------------Electrical wiring, troubleshooting & Repairs, new construction, additions,meter loops, ceiling fans, metal buildings, panel upgrades, etc. 830-437-5747. -------------------------Photographer - Professional, Affordable, and Convenient. Specializing in families, children and maternity pho-
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tography sessions. Or relax and enjoy your special day by hiring Memories by Maxwell to shoot your birthday/anniversar y party, retirement ceremony, wedding, baptism, or other memorable event. Call Nikki today to schedule your event or session. (512) 2274040. Located in Gonzales. Will travel to events within surrounding area.
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No Limit Accessories David Matias, Owner 830-263-1633 1026 St. Paul St., Gonzales Window Tinting, Commercial. Call for appointment. -------------------------Need a monument or marker? Save $$ on monuments, markers. High Quality. Less Cost Monuments & Markers. 1405 Conway St., Gonzales, the IOOF Building. 830-8578070.
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Professional Artist needs coastal round bales of hay. Will barter for artwork. Brenda Shannon, 512-917-4078. -------------------------Want to Buy used electric wheelchair, 5 yrs. old or approx. Jet 3 Ultra. 830-4372232. -------------------------Wanted: Any make rifle, caliber 22-250. Call 830-857-1781. -------------------------I want to buy a used shower stall & kitchen cabinets. 830-437-5659 -------------------------WANTED: Old, broken and unwanted costume and vintage jewelry, chain necklaces/belts and loose beads. I am a crafter who loves beading and making jewelry, and cant afford new, full price beads. I will make an offer. I am in Gonzales. Please help me with my hobby. YOUR TRASH IS MY TREASURE! Call (512) 227-4040 today. -------------------------Wanted: Heavy duty metal shelving, 6-7 ft. tall, 3-5 ft. long, 12-24 inches deep. 832-4195275. -------------------------Wanted: Wooden shelves. Approx. 6 ft. tall x 12-30 inches deep, x 30 inches wide. 832419-5275. ---------------------Looking for a nice house in or near Gonzales. 940-2844255. -------------------------Small family owned trucking company looking to lease or purchase 5-15 acres in Gonzales or surrounding area. Prefer w/shop or building. Call 501589-5097. -------------------------Wanted: Looking for Deer Lease to pay by the day. 361596-7792. -------------------------Needed: I need to rent a 2 bed or 3 bedroom apartment or house in Gonzales or Luling area. Please call 830-822-5076.
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For Sale: 37 acres land. North of Waelder, TX. FMR 1296. Contact Info. 830-237-9227. -------------------------6+ Acres for Sale or Lease. Build to suit. End of Oil Patch Lane. Call 210-4160041. -------------------------FOR LEASE. 2.70 acre yard with 1568 sq. ft. building with attached 1440 sq. ft. shed, built for large equipment including two 12 access doors for trucks. Electrical, water, highway frontage, easy on and off truck entrance, close to city of Gonzales. 830857-4905. -------------------------Small acreage for sale or lease on US 183 just North of US 90A in Gonzales. Great for oilfield, etc. 830-203-0470. -------------------------Approximately 10 acres for lease in Gonzales. Great for commercial business. For more info please call 830-2030470. -------------------------For Sale: 7.3070 Acres w/1973 Doublewide Mobile Home. 14 mi. South, FM 1117 in Seguin, TX. Mobile
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Brick Home for Sale. 4BR/3BA, 1513 St. Michael Street on about 1 acre. Lots of trees. 830-857-5231 or 830-857-5236. -------------------------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. -------------------------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. -------------------------53.35 Improved Pasture with 3/2 older home, CA/H, on FM 1116. 5 miles from downtown Gonzales. Live Oaks, lots of new fence. After 5 p.m. call 830-437-2955 or 830-857-4242. -------------------------Home For Sale; New Construction;
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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, if youre seeking fun in the sun, make the most of the last few days of summer or hop a plane to a tropical paradise. This could be a time for romance. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, take some time to relax. Keeping up this momentum is only going to cause burnout down the road. Its time for some well-deserved relaxation. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Make a list of all your expenses and see what you can trim, Gemini. Its time to get your finances in check and knowing what youre working with is a first step. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, after doing the same thing week after week, you are certainly ready for a change. Use this opportunity to try one of your bucket list ideas to drum up excitement. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 A change of scenery will do you good, Leo. Take a walk or hop on a bike and enjoy the neighborhood or someplace a little further away. This change of pace is refreshing. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, stress at the office has left you feeling a bit down. But recognize this opportunity to show youre a winning employee to your higher-ups. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23
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2- Issue 50 Thursday, September 8, 2011

Complete football, volleyball roundups Roundup, Sect. C

The Gonzales Cannon has returned home Page B1

Readers take roles as reporters during fires Pages A4-A5

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Bastrop fire now partially contained

Welcoming our newest subscribers

Happy Birthday! Sept. 12 Brittany Rhoades

Lucas Energy Inc. LEI $1.84

Delhi Fire threat averted

nally contain it on Wednesday. (Photo by Dave Mundy)

Firestorm: Relief Efforts

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Thursday, September 8, 2011

Gonzales stuffs the truck

Helping relief effort

Political group joins relief effort

02 Ford Super Duty F250

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Firestorm: The Firefighters

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Gonzales Fire Department

Sunday, September 11, 2011

BBQ Chicken Dinner Fund Raiser

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. $7.00 Plate

On the scene near Delhi

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Cannon readers take on role as reporters during firestorm

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Perry leaves campaign to monitor damage

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Governor on the ground

State hard-pressed to battle dozens of fires

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Volunteers upset after being sent back home

WILDFIRE: Partially contained

J B Wells Upcoming Events

Gonzales Livestock Market

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Fehner & Son Grain Co.

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Soechting Motors, Inc.

Pre-Owned Vehicles Daily Rentals 830-303-4546 Repair Body Shop www.soechtingmotors.net

2011 GMC Acadia

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Thursday, September 8, 2011

Vet monument site wins councils OK

Artists rendering of the proposed monument.

The Cannon is home!

WISD earns top financial rating

Cannon returns to Gonzales

Waelder council hears concerns about police

First Friday Coffee

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