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Council OKs first plat for new Walmart

Motorists on Sarah DeWitt Drive might want to pay special attention to the speed-limit signs in the coming days because theyre about to change. And expect an even greater volume of traffic at a key intersection. Gonzales City Council on Tuesday approved an ordinance adopting recommendations from the state highway department to lower the speed limit on
A warm sendoff
Outgoing Mayor Bobby ONeal accepts a handshake from incoming mayor Bobby Logan as Logan presents him with a proclamation naming Tuesday Bobby ONeal Day in Gonzales in honor of ONeals 18 years of service to the city. (Photo by Dave Mundy)
part of Highway 90-Alternate from 45 mph to 35. The slower speed area will run from Highway 183 east to Tinsley Creek, or the Texas, Gonzales Northern railway crossing. City Manager Allen Barnes told the council that TxDOT had made the recommendation for the slower speeds based on traffic and accident patterns in the area following installation of a stop light at the Sarah DeWitt/Church St. interCITY, Page A7
ONeal reflects on record after 18 years of city service

By DAVE MUNDY
It was a bittersweet moment Tuesday when Bobby ONeal gaveled his final meeting of the Gonzales City Council into order. A short time later, for the first time in nearly two decades, someone else wore the title Mayor of Gonzales. ONeal stepped aside Tuesday after 18 years on the Council, 16 of those as Mayor, turning the gavel over to newly-elected Mayor Bobby Logan. He said he leaves public office with many good memories and
a record of progress. Just dealing with people, he said, was his fondest memory. I like dealing with people. Whether it was TxDOT, the county people, the city staff, the
citizens, I always felt comfortable working with people. You feel good when projects go well. During a reception in his honor preceding the council meeting Tuesday,
ONeal said he was most proud of two projects the city realized during his tenure. I think JB Wells (Arena) was probably one of the big things, he said. It will
be here for a long time to come. And its still growing. The other highlight, he said, was bringing Gonzales into the 21st Century. When I came on as may-
or, we had like 100 streets that hadnt been paved, he said. Now theyre all paved. We got that done. ONeal said that being in the spotlight often made ONEAL, Page A7
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TJHRA results, photos, Section C
David Thomas was excited to climb into the arena Thursday to greet his daughter, Savanna, after more than a year overseas, exchanging a fatherly buss with his TJHRA finalist. (Photos courtesy Jennings Rodeo Photography) The Thomas family Calvin, Donna, Savanna and David. (Photo by Mark Lube)
Savannah Thomas had just gotten a no-time in the girls breakaway roping in the Thursday night performance, missing her calf in the Texas Junior High Rodeo State finals. She had absolutely no clue that a big surprise was Come and Hear It! waiting for her that would Tune in to radio station make her forget that disapKCTI 1450 AM at 8 a.m. Fri- pointment. day and 8 a.m. Tuesday for David Thomas of Donweekly updates from Gonzales Cannon news editor Cedric Iglehart and General manager Dave Mundy with KCTI personality Egon Barthels.
nie, Texas had just flown halfway around the world and wanted to surprise his daughter, Savanna, at the rodeo. Following her run, announcer David Rankin made it known to the young cowgirl that a long-absent family member was in the arena, waiting for her. Savanna was about to SURPRISE, Page A7
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Today in Texas History

June 7, 1876 On this day in 1876, construction began on what was to become a permanent major military installation in northeast San Antonio. Citizens had long desired to secure a permanent military post. Over the years the army had leased many small areas of the city, most notably the Alamo and a plot where the Gunter Hotel now stands. A formal proposal made in 1870 was met with political opposition from Secretary of War Belknap. After his resignation in 1876 a contract for construction was let to the Edward Braden Construction Company. The quadrangular fort with only one entry gate was completed in 1878. In 1890 the post was designated Fort Sam Houston. Since that time Fort Sam Houston has grown to an installation of several thousand acres with hundreds of permanent structures. In 2000 it was host to many of the United States Armys major commands.
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Weekend burglary forces Youth Center to close

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Gonzales Police Report

Gonzales Police Department Report from May 31-June 5 May 31 Arrested Miguel Vasquez, 29 Of Gonzales, Charged With Assault Family Violence At 2400 Blk Church St. Reported Assault At 1100 Blk St. Peter St. Reported Terroristic Threat At 100 Blk Middle Buster Road. Reported Theft At 600 Blk St. Matthew St. Property Recovered And Returned To Owner Case Will Be Forwarded To County Attorneys Office For Charges To Be Filed. Jonathon Keith Cleveland, 33 Of Gonzales, Arrested And Charged With Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia and Veronica Cleveland, 48 Of Gonzales, Arrested And Charged With Interferring With Public Duties And Resisting At 500 Blk St. Andrew St. June 1 Reported Forgery And Assault At 900 Blk St. Joseph St. Reported Theft At 2100 Blk Water St. Reported Burglary Motor Vehicle At 2100 Blk Water St. June 2 Steven Brookes Pekar, 21 Of Gonzales, Arrested And Charged With Possession Of Marijuana And Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia At 400 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr. Dennis Wayne Smith, 49 Of Gonzales, Arrested And Charged With Assault Family Violence At 1900 Blk Benton St. June 3 Reported Telephone Harassment At 1700 Blk Waco St. June 4 John Paul Casares, 34 Of Gonzales, Arrested And Charged With Possession Of Controlled Substance At 1400 Blk Dallas St. Reported Burglary Motor Vehicle At 200 Blk St. George St. Reported Assault At 200 Blk Qualls St. Reported Burglary Habitation At 1900 Blk Zint St. Dustin Dwayne Hastings, 22 Of Gonzales, Arrested And Charged With Possession Of Marijuana At 500 Blk Cone St. June 5 Reported Hit And Run Accident At 400 Blk St. Lawrence St. 13-Year Old Female Issued Citation To Appear In City Court Charged With Disruption Of Class At 400 Blk College St.
Man wont have record, not convicted, attorney says

By CEDRIC IGLEHART
The aftermath of a burglary has left local youngsters without the use of a popular facility. The Gonzales Youth Center was the scene of a break-in late Saturday night. The centers director, Pat Anders-Ryan, said it appeared that the transgressors kicked in the kitchen door to gain entry. They took some computers and a few other things, she said. It looks like they went through rooms opening cabinet doors like they were looking for money. They even
left the freezer door open, which defrosted all of the food. The worst of the damage was done when the intruders sprayed fire extinguishers around the building as an attempt to cover their tracks. The clean up is going to be monumental, said Anders-Ryan. Serve Pro estimated that its going to take two weeks to remove the powder from every nook and cranny, surface and air. It is not an easy or cheap process. Anders-Ryan said she is hoping the center can reopen on Monday, June 18. Its the kids being ad-
versely affected by the actions of a few that bothers me the most, she said. We are looking at alternatives, but dont have a plan as of yet. I feel certain that the culprits will be caught and they will be charged and prosecuted. The scheduled trip for Seguin to go to ZDT will still take place on Tuesday, June 12 since it is an off-site activity. If you have any information regarding the burglary, contact the Gonzales Police Department at 830672-8686, Anders-Ryan at 830-857-3483 or leave a message on the centers voicemail at 830-672-7664.
Gonzales Co. Sheriffs Office Report

Gonzales County Sheriffs Office report for May 27-June 2: 05/29/12 Faulks, Cody Shawn, 12/1968, Aztec, NM. Public Intoxication. Requires $315.00 Fine. Released on Pay Plan. Owens, Ashley Nicole, 12/1987, San Antonio. Local Warrant Possession of a Dangerous Drug. Released on Time Served. Local Warrant Driving while License Invalid. Released on Time Served. Compton, Rebecca Ann, 08/1970, Luling. Local Warrant Theft of Property >$500 <$1,500. Requires $5,000 Bond. Caldwell County Warrant Possession of a Controlled Substance no in PG in a Drug Free Zone. Requires $7,500 Bond. Remains in Custody. Munoz-Urbina, Hector, 06/1985, Nixon. Local Warrant Assault Family/Household Member with Previous Conviction. Released on $5,000 Bond. Local Warrant Theft of Property >$20 <$500 by Check. Released on $500 Bond. 05/31/12 Walleck, Cody Lane, 10/1992, Gonzales. Local Warrant Burglary of a Building. Requires $7,500 Bond. Local Warrant Theft of Firearm. Requires $7,500 Bond. Remains in Custody. 06/02/12 Ramos, Frank, 07/1971, Universal City. Commitment/Sentence Intoxicated Manslaughter with Vehicle. Remains in Custody. Total Arrest, Court Commitments, other agency arrest and processings: GCSO 06 DPS 09 GPD 13 WPD 01 NPD 00 Constable 00 DWCSO 00 DEA 00 TPW 01 GCAI 00 Total 30
The attorney for a man sentenced last week disagreed with the light in which his client was cast. Lowell Kendall, an attorney based in San Antonio, contacted The Cannon to inform us that referring to James Morris Minear as a convicted child molester was inaccurate. Minear was called such in an article that ran in the May 31 issue of The Cannon, which reported that Minear received a sentence of four years of deferred adjudi-
cation and an $800 fine from District Judge W.C. Kirkendall after being indicted on a charge of indecency with a child through sexual contact. Deferred adjudication is a special probation where the judge accepts a plea and defers a finding of guilt, Kendall said. It is not a conviction. He got four years of probation which means if he finishes up without incident, then the case is dismissed. Minear was arrested as a result of Gonzales police being called to investigate a report of sexual assault on July 29, 2008. Minear had been
alleged to attack two female victims, ages 15 and 17 at the time. Kendall contends that there was no actual attack and the information The Cannon received regarding the case history was misleading. There was no attack or any allegation of an attack, he said. Even though the initial charge was indecency with a child, Mr. Minear did not plead to any sex crime. He does not have to register as a sex offender because the case he pled to was not sexual in nature.
Seguin man dies in accident

By CEDRIC IGLEHART
DeWitt Co. Sheriffs Office Report

DeWitt County Sheriffs Office Report from May 24-31 May 24 Arrested Derrique Armstrong, 23, of Maud, Violation of Probation / Forgery of a Financial Instrument, No Bond, DCSO Arrested Aaron Burks, 30, of Victoria, Speeding Over the Limit 1-10 MPH, Fine of $309.80, Driving While License Invalid, Fine of $453.70, Failure to Appear on Speeding, Fine of $509.60, Failure to Appear on Driving While License Invalid, Fine of $509.60, CPD Arrested Cristobal Lopez Lopez, 48, of Rio Grande City, Illegal Entry, No Bond, Yorktown PD Arrested Mark Alan McDonald, 20, of Victoria, VOP / Poss. of CS PG 1 < 1G, Bond of $20,000, Capias Pro Fine / Poss. of Drug Paraphernalia, Fine of $548.60, DCSO Arrested Brooke Leigh Saunders, 21, of Victoria, Theft by Check 50-500 by Check, Bond of $1,000, DCSO Arrested Eric Bryce Lozano, 22, of Grandsberry, Driving While License Invalid, Bond of $1,000, DCSO Arrested Roger Gonzales, 40, of Cuero, Capias Pro Fine / Speed, Fine of $301, Capias Pro Fine / Failure to Appear on Speed, Fine of $442, Cuero PD May 25 Arrested Melissa Ann Gamez, 34, of Cuero, Capias Pro Fine / Driving While License Invalid, Fine of $423.80, Capias Pro Fine / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Fine of $486.20, CPD Arrested Drew Vincent Musachia, 20, of Cuero, Violation of Probation / Possession Controlled Substance PG 1 >=4G<200G, Bond of $30,000, DCSO Arrested Jesse Teodore Gamez Jr., 35, of Cuero, Violation of Probation / Manufacture Delivery Controlled Substance PG 1 >=1G<4G, Bond of $20,000, Cuero PD Arrested James Randall Mejias, 21, of Cuero, Disorderly Conduct (Fighting), Fine of $339, CPD Arrested Steven Joshua Mejias, 20, of Cuero, Disorderly Conduct (Fighting), Fine of $339, CPD Arrested Eric Anthony Zapata, 25, of Cuero, Resist Arrest Search or Transport, Bond of $2,000, Disorderly Conduct (Fighting), Fine of $339, CPD Arrested Frank Amos Taylor, 30, of Cuero, Disorderly Conduct (Fighting), Fine of $339, CPD May 26 Arrested Christopher Lee Johnson, 26, of Cuero, Driving While License Invalid, Bond of $1,000, CPD Arrested Cash Emmitt Ray Howell, 27, of Lenaph, OK, Possession of Marijuana < 2oz, Bond of $1,000, DPS Arrested Brandon Taylor Rowe, 19, of Lyles, TN, Possession of Marijuana < 2oz, Bond of $1,000, DPS Arrested Donald Jacob Rowe, 21, of Lyles,TN, Possession of Marijuana < 2oz, Bond of $1,000, DPS Arrested Vaughn Saunders, 17, of Yorktown, Burglary of Building x 3, Bond of $5,000 Each, Possession of Marijuana <2oz Drug Free Zone, Bond of $2,000, Yorktown PD Arrested Peter Muniz, 17, of Yorktown, Burglary of Building x 6, Bond of $5,000 Each, Yorktown PD May 27 Arrested Steven Robert Maldonado, 20, of Cuero, Capias Pro Fine / No Expired Vehicle Registration, Fine of $367.24, Capias Pro Fine / No Expired Vehicle Registration, Fine of $367.24, Capias Pro Fine / Speeding 11 / 15 Over Limit, Fine of $317.24, Capias Pro Fine / Television Receiver Improperly Located, Fine of $414.50, Cuero PD May 28 Arrested Alejandro Morales Flores, 37, of Cuero, Public Intoxication, Fine of $364.00, Cuero PD May 30 Arrested Anna Agnes Sierra, 46 of Cuero, Hinder Apprehension or Prosecution Known Felon, Bond of $5,000, Cuero PD Arrested Steve Stanley Mejias Jr., 43, of Cuero, Parole Violation, No Bond, Cuero PD Arrested Andres Mancha Carmona, 23, of Cuero, Capias Pro Fine / Speeding 26/30 Over Speed Limit, Fine of $211.00, Cuero PD Arrested Cole Allen Bennett, 23, of Victoria, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Fine of $422.00, Fail to Appear/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Fine of $392.00, DCSO
A two-vehicle accident claimed the life of an area man Sunday afternoon in western Gonzales County. Thomas Andrew Howard, 21 of Seguin, died on impact when the 2012 Toyota Tundra he was driving collided with a 2012 Ford F-350. According to reports from the Texas Depart-
ment of Public Safety, at approximately 3:56 p.m. Howard was traveling westbound on FM 466 when he ran through a stop sign and broadsided the F-350 driven by Justin Lee Kirkland, 32 of Marshall. Howard was not wearing a seatbelt. Kirkland was traveling southbound on Hwy. 80 carrying a passenger, Herman Anderson, 40 of Shreveport, La. Both men, who are in the area
working on an oilfield, were airlifted from the scene to University Hospital. Kirkland suffered significant but not lifethreatening injuries, while Andersons injuries were described as being minor.
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A woman was able to emerge virtually unscathed after a scary single vehicle accident on Sunday night. At approximately 8:57 p.m., a 1993 blue Toyota Four Runner was traveling on I-10 near Harwood when the vehicle blew out two tires. DPS Trooper Chad Fritz said both tires were on the left side and the front one blew out first. The vehicle veered onto the shoulder and the driver, Raquel Diane Madison
of Houston, was unable to gain control. The car went into a ditch and spun around clockwise. Due to the tires being flat, the rims dug into the ground and the vehicle flipped an estimated 10 times, according to a witness statement. After coming to rest, the car then caught on fire. The driver managed to crawl out of the flaming wreckage and was taken to Memorial Hospital in Gonzales, where she was treated for minor injuries. Engine 35 from the Gonzales Fire Department arrived to extinguish the fire.
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Waelder Council sets policy on social networking, media

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Waelder ISD sees improved scores

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WAELDER Revisions to the citys Personnel Manual were among the topics discussed during Tuesdays regular meeting of the Waelder City Council. City attorney Angela Beck presented new policies to the council concerning employees use of social networking and guidelines for media relations. Under the new policy, Gonzales has a new police officer. During Tuesdays City Council meeting, new City employees are reMayor Bobby Logan (left) swore in new officer Matthew Cowan. (Photo by Dave stricted and not authoMundy) rized to speak on behalf of
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WAELDER The Board of Trustees of the Waelder Independent School District met in a special session on Monday. The board received some good news in the form of
Area woman charged with identity theft

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improved TAKS scores from the districts 10th and 11th grade students. Of the 25 total students in those two grades, 100 percent of them passed the English and Social Studies portion of the test. Additionally, 88 percent passed the Science portion and 76
percent passed the Math portion. Of all the students that took the test district-wide: 96 percent passed English, 93 percent passed Social Studies, 82 percent passed Math and 71 percent passed Science. In another agenda item,
the board re-elected Dora Noyola and JoAnn Ibarra as the board president and secretary, respectively. The board also granted superintendent Mark Weisner the ability to hire certified teachers through August 1 without board approval.
the City through any social networking site, such as Facebook. They cannot speak about personnel issues unless authorized nor can they create blogs or social networking sites. If they identify themselves as employees of the City of Waelder, I think its a good idea to require employees to put a disclaimer saying their site or blog has nothing to do with the City, said Beck. In regards to media relations, employees are not authorized to talk to the press unless the council says they can. The mayor is recognized as the Citys principal spokesperson, but members of the council will still be allowed to independently talk to the media. You are all elected and have an obligation to your constituents, and this
policy recognizes that, Beck said. This specifically states that you all are not prohibited from giving your views on issues. The only thing I would caution is that you not talk about personnel matters to the media. In other business, the council: Agreed to sell the Police Department House. The move was made in order to help meet the needs for housing in Waelder. A property appraisal and survey must first be conducted to ensure the lot size and easement requirements. Agreed to discontinue construction of the sidewalk on the south side of Hwy. 90 West. Administered the Oath of Office to newly-appointed councilwoman Peggy Blackmon.
WAELDER An area woman has been captured by the Waelder Police Department and is now facing charges of identity theft. Waelder Police Chief Jim Taylor reported that his de-
partment arrested Marta Zuniga-Garcia, 26 of Waelder, Tuesday night for fraudulent use or possession of identifying information. The crime is a State Jail felony. Zuniga-Garcia, who is alleged to have used another persons identity for several months in order to gain em-
ployment at a local plant, was released from the Gonzales County Jail after posting a $1,000 cash bond. Taylor reported another arrest in connection with a fight that took place last week at the Waelder City Park. Myron Williams, 20 of Waelder, was arrested and
charged with assault causing bodily injury. He is still in custody in lieu of a $2,000 bond. The Waelder Police have also issued an arrest warrant for Francisco Alvarado of Waelder. The warrant alleges Alvarado committed at least one act of indecency with a child through sexual contact. He was arrested a month ago for sexual assault of a child and is out after being released from jail on a $75,000 surety bond. Taylor said the cases involve two different female victims.
Longtime Noon Lions Honored
Two members of the Gonzales Noon Lions Club, Lion Gary Gage (left) and Lion John Davis, were both recognized as 30-year members and were presented certificates and pins from Lions International. During the business part of the meeting, it was reported that the club took in just over $3,800 on its recently held Pulled Pork sandwich meal. After expenses of approximately $1,500, the club transmitted just over $2,300 to the Gonzales Leo Club as a payment on the Sun Shade Project at Gonzales High School. (Courtesy photo)
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The lesser of two evils is no longer a valid choice

There are a lot of folks who like to say that if you dont vote, youve got no right to complain about the results. I beg to differ. Why bother to vote when everything has already been decided, and your vote wouldnt have mattered? I didnt vote in last weeks party primaries primarily because Im not a member of either of the two major parties, although I certainly have a lot of allies among the Republicans and certainly tend to lean that direction on a lot of issues. I have in the past voted in the GOP primary which put me on a lot of mailing lists this election cycle but I cant say Im a card-carrying Republican. In light of Tuesdays results, I feel thats probably wise. Texas Republicans put Mitt Romney over the top in delegates with Tuesdays vote. Rahrah! I say that most facetiously. By the time the Department of Justice allowed Texans a say in
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the matter after all its unconstitutional meddling this spring, the Republican presidential nomination was a foregone conclusion. All of the candidates except Romney had already publicly conceded even Ron Paul. I daresay, given a statewide turnout of less than 10 percent, that I was not alone in not caring to vote in a race which was already decided. A lot of independents apparently stayed away from the polls Tuesday. Thanks to the way the modern news media portrays these things, voters are herded toward pre-determined results. The Re-
publican Partys Old Guard decided months ago that Romney was the heir apparent, and that it was important to show a unified party. Sorry guys, youre not gonna get unity from me. Mitt Romney is not a man I would otherwise support (neither is Ron Paul, by the way, for other reasons). He is middle-ofthe-road on most issues, and is most assuredly another advocate of More Big Government. Thats executive authority we dont need more of. Sure, if I want Barack Obama out of the Oval Office, I now have a choice in Mitt Romney a Republican big-government advocate as opposed to a Democratic one. The over-reaching federalism we are complaining about Obama exercising these days was put into place by Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush. More lamentably for Texas, a lot of Republican Old Guard
types rode Romneys coattails Tuesday by taking advantage of the fact that independents and reformists stayed away from the polls. The most chilling example was the primary victory by RINO Joe Straus over Matt Beebe. There is no Republican politician in this state who embraces smallergovernment ideals less than Joe Straus ... yet voters out in District 121 gave him a 2-1 margin of victory over his challenger, Tea Party favorite Matt Beebe. Straus has continually blocked Republican limited-government efforts in the Texas House, aided and abetted by his ally Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, yet Straus easily won and Dewhurst nearly claimed the nomination for the U.S. Senate without a runoff. What in the world were you people thinking? The fact that the presidential nomination was a moot point appeared to keep a lot of Tea Partiers, libertarian-minded Repub-
licans and others away from the polls all around the state. A slew of Republicans-In-Name-Only like Straus who should have been defeated turned back challenges from the Tea Party, libertarianminded Republicans, even Texas Nationalists because most of those groups stayed away from the polls. I think theres a message the Old Guard might want to notice. If youre promoting a candidate we dont care for, were going to lodge our protest by not voting. Unless the Old Guard changes Romneys political philosophy in a big, big hurry, there are going to be a lot of folks who would normally choose a Republican candidate over a tyrant like Barack Obama who are simply going to go fishing on Nov. 6. The Republican Party, as we now know it, isnt going to survive this election cycle. Speaking for my fellow independents: we are tired of voting for the lesser of two evils.
Connecting the dots between Obama and local Liberals

With the primaries are over, President Obama and his liberal supporters will start launching more vicious political and personal attacks on Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney. As they begin their criticisms, voters should see the connection between Obama and local liberals in city halls, the county courthouses, the state legislatures, and the school administrative offices. Voters should remember these local liberals either grow-upto become big money spending liberals in DC, or they support big spending liberals in DC. Voters should remember that Obama, supported by local liberals, wants to humble our nation across world by implying that the lack of economic and political progress in the world is Americas fault. They should remember how he has apologized to foreign countries as if our national success and exceptionalism is bad. The American voters should remember how Obama and his liberal supporters have condemned capitalism and individual freedoms in favor of a nanny state. Obama and liberals prefer a system that accepts mediocrity, steals personal aspiration and opportunity, and punishes those who strive to succeed. Apparently, this approach by liberals plays into their plans to destroy the idea of American exceptionalism. Texas voters, where the oil industry is so important, should remember that when Obama was inaugurated, gasoline was averaging $1.79/gallon. Today that price is $3.59, a 100.6% increase. Rather than keep the U.S. energy industry strong, and by definition the economy, Obama and his liberals wants to push green projects which are not cost effective. Furthermore, the EPA has overregulated the coal and oil industries to the point of impeding growth and production. Without strong energy production, the entire economy has slowed. Voters should remember that since Obama and his liberal friends have been in power, unemployment has jumped from 31,983,716 to 43,200,878, a 35.1% jump. Long term un-
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employment has soared to 146.2% from 2,600,000 to 6,400,000. As unemployment figures have grown so has poverty. American citizens living in poverty have risen 9.5% from 39,800,000 to 43,600,000, and the number of unemployed has jumped almost 25% from 11,616,000 to 14,485,000 as of August 31, 2011. The number of unemployed blacks has grown from 12.6% at the end of George Bushs term to 15.8% today, a 25.4% increase. Hispanic unemployment has grown from 10.8% to 13.6%. And finally, voter should remember that our national debt is up from $10.6 trillion to $16 trillion in three years of Obamas presidency. Obama and his liberal supporters feel that government has all the answers for society. It seems Obama and liberals want to overpower the American economy with regulations, while they overwhelm society with unemployment and liberal social policies such as the HHS contraceptive mandate. Once the economy is slowed or stalled, and poverty is rampant, Obamas government programs come to the rescue, and create more public dependence on the government rather than one self. Now that the primaries are over, the voters must connect the dots between Obama and his liberal supporters at the state, county and municipal levels. Only by defeating liberals at the grassroots level and in DC, can we regain our nation. Voters should remember in November.
Dems need to demonize Mitt Romney? Simple: Unleash Joe Biden!

Joe Biden is performing a public service, God love him. Out on the stump, he renders the case for President Barack Obamas re-election in all its populist crudity. No dulcet tones. No faux sophistication. No charm. Cmon, man! Theres no time for that when Mitt Romney is descending on America promising to commit the most heinous acts in the history of vampire capitalism. The Obama re-election campaign must make Romney, a mild-mannered man with a sterling business record and a center-right record as Massachusetts governor, into a fiendish apparition too risky to entrust with the highest office in the land. That entails over-the-top attacks delivered with a cocksure shamelessness and little regard for nuance or truth. Vice President Biden reporting for duty, sir! Bidens willingness to say anything makes him the ideal attack dog. If the Obama team didnt have Joe Biden, it would have to invent someone as hyperbolic and overeager. Vice President Biden may make many mistakes, but insufficient demagoguery will never be one of them. In a speech at a manufacturing facility in Ohio, he said that at Bain Romney made sure the guys on top got to play by a separate set of rules, he ran massive debts, and the middle class lost. Then, he moved in for the kill: So what do you think hell do as president? Q.E.D. The likes of Biden never explain what they would have preferred to happen to the troubled businesses that attracted the attention of Bain. Simply go out of business without any attempt at a turnaround? Even Biden stipulates that he has no problem, as a general proposition, with private equity. If so, he shouldnt be shocked that some acquisitions turn out better than others. Of course, Biden cant help but lend an air of ridiculousness to whatever
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he touches. At the same Ohio campaign stop, he declaimed that they (rich Romney supporters) dont understand us (the struggling working class), before shouting about his parents dreaming that one day he could become vice president. Such Biden moments tend to provoke hilarity followed by concern -- i.e., once the chuckling stops, one wonders, Is he unwell? Biden subsequently explained -- if thats the right word -- that I get tired of being called Middle Class Joe, like that somehow Im just Joe and I dont dream. Cmon, man. Where to start? No one calls Biden Middle Class Joe, except maybe his press flacks under extreme duress. And salt-ofthe earth people dont usually refer to themselves in the third person. Biden was first elected to the Senate in 1972. After soaking up the workingclass ethos of that deliberative body for 36 years, he decamped to the Naval Observatory as vice president of the United States. If Barack Obama circa 2004 had known that his political fate would eventually be tied to a longtime senator famous for buffoonish outbursts, he might have reconsidered the audacity of hope. With an unpopular record and a disappointing recovery, the president needs every hatchet man he can get. So the battle cry has gone out, Unleash Biden! Hide the women and children. Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review. (c) 2012 by King Features Synd., Inc.
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The taphouse can bring out wealth you dont have

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Im sure you know an acquaintance or two, maybe even a dozen or more, thats always bemoaning the fact that the world owes him or them a GIVING. And there in a taphouse for thirst, after downing four or five, theyll always beer up under misfortune. Drooling over what should have happened, but didnt, somewhere down the road along the way. If only is as common in their vocabulary as a curse word is to a tacky-andpulpy idjit. If only I would have listened If only I wouldve bought If only I wouldve thought and so forth. At the other end of the spectrum are those that claim of wealth. But dont possess it. Nowhere near as flush as they feel. The real pretenders of a balanced checkbook. Making believe that a few ones, a tencent piece and a number of nickels and dimes jangling around in the jeans tally up to at least $175 after a few 5 oclock rounds. A couple of those types come to mind. Back in the early 19 and 60s, where I was reared in Falls County, there was a little grocery store, gas station, beer joint combination enterprise that was the center of social activity for the small community of
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1,400 souls. Fellow that ran the place was gas pumper, beertender, pacifier of family spats, banker, and what is termed in earthy tones, as a damn good man. One of the reasons he was often referred to as a damn good man is because hed lend and an ear and a dollar to a total stranger. One customer wasnt a stranger. That was Tully. A hard worker of the fields when he worked. Perhaps his pay would amount to a check summing up to $35 for 50 to 60 hours a week under the sun working in the field along the Brazos River bottom. On Saturdays hed situate his ownself there on a stool in the place. Where Tully would cash his check and ritualistically order a couple of packs of Pall Malls and bottles of Jax at 12-ounce intervals. By dusk, Tullys roll would be gone. And Tully would be too.
What Tully would do while filling up his craw would be to corner up a fellow that would cock an ear in the direction of his conversation. Tully would tell whoever would listen that he didnt have a thing to his name. Exceptin the shirt on his back and the willpower to toil the fields. Cotton or corn. Didnt make him no never mind. But on the fourth beer hed admit to having a little change in the First National Bank. And on the seventh bottle, nursing what some would term an artificial high, Tully would claim to have a trust fund in the Planters National vault. By the ninth beer, well, hed be complaining about not being able to plow for ol man Garrett come Monday. Be muttering something about having to drive 34 miles down to Rockdale to do some bankin bizness. About this time Tully would have had enough in his belly to be told as much. Thats when, as the sun was setting, hed humble himself and ask the damn good man there pulling the caps on the Pearls and Lone Stars and Pabsts if he could have $5 til next Saturday. Hed leave with a picture of Lincoln in pocket. Also a fellow comes to mind that was a recent graduate of good ol Rosebud High. Had a senior ring signifying that hed received his degree in nineteen and sixty-one. This fellow opted out of going the col-
lege route. Moved right in on the financial state of well-being by journeying to Houston, getting a job at a petroleum plant in Pasadena, and marrying a 16-year-old sophomore. You could learn as much about his happiness on a Friday night homecoming. Hed come into the combination beer joint-grocery store-gas station and tell the damn good man to set up the house, consisting of only three customers at the time (the rest of the townsfolk were at the Rosebud-Cameron football game). There in his yesteryear letter jacket, hed inform the congregated, Yep, been doing real good. Was promoted to second in charge of the night crew. Pulling in $2.15 an hour. Thinking about buying our own trailer house in a couple of months. He sure would seem happy. Content with his lot in life. Until Sunday, when it was time to tank up the 58 Ford and head back to Harris County. Thats when he would have to signal the damn good man to come out the back door. So he could borrow $50 to make it home and through the week. And thats the way it went for some of the big spenders of the day. Down the road, well, if any of us decide to quit. Makes no difference. Regardless of your cash flow, we all have enough to live the rest of our lives. If we die tomorrow.
Letters to the editor Our justice system has again failed the victims
Dear Editor, Once again, I am confused to the point of anger at the shortcomings of our judicial system. Another child molester - excuse me, indecency with a child isnt sexual in nature, according to his lawyer- is freed to walk the streets with no record or mark, while the abused wonder where is justice. Thats a good question. If I were a lawyer, or a judge, perhaps Id understand. But Im not. Instead I see men and, sadly, women often freed to come and go, while young girls are still trying to cope with the physical, spiritual, and emotional violations of an adult action. These young victims, of both genders, have had their childhoods and adolescence, their innocence, ripped from them. Their belief and trust in those who should have protected them, shattered. Thrust into the dirtiest side of an adult world, now having to heal, having to relearn what love and beauty and trust are. After gathering the courage and determination to see that this doesnt happen to another by: making an outcry, telling their story, sitting in court, preparing for court and seeing the perpetrator, having to relive the nightmare, faced with always raw emotions; they trust in a legal system to defend and punish injustice. Yet this is seemingly a system flawed by loopholes, rhetoric, charge reductions or anything else that results in light sentencing. The exploited have to wonder why? Where is justice? May we all take care, good care, of the young and the old and the in-between in our lives. And shame on those arrogant and selfish who betray them. Darwina Gaytan Gonzales departure from the District. No response was received either confirming or explaining denial of the request, including after a May 10 follow-up written request asking about its status. This is a disappointingly prime example of how this district disrespects the public. The May 21 LHD board meeting was well attended by interested citizens, hospital staff, and contractors; however, there was not a single copy of the agenda available for the public to view and follow along with at this meeting. During this meeting, the newly elected board members took their oath and signed their letters of confidentiality. The Vice Chairman, Baiba Pustejovsky, then made an attempt of welcoming them, but her reference to stopping the vitriol printed in the paper about the district killed any effort the statement exemplified the attitude of the board toward the public. As already and historically practiced by many other local government agencies in the county, immediate changes the LHD board must make are: 1) require Mr. Vanek respond to all public requests; 2) Make the item, Public Comments, a standard agenda item for every meeting; and 3) terminate the requirement
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Lavaca citizens await solution
Dear Editor, More than three months after the huge public outcry at a Lavaca Hospital District (LHD) meeting to address the letting go of Dr. Powell and other urgent matters between the public and the district, citizens are still waiting for the promised answers and resolutions from the LHD. A written request was submitted to LHD Administrator, James Vanek, on April 26 asking this be included on the May 21 meeting agenda: Report to the community on what investigations have been done since the public outcry meeting regarding the identified gaps between the board and the director which resulted in Dr. Powells
of the public to send advance notice to Mr. Vanek any public comments they plan to say at the next upcoming meeting. The public will not allow this board to switch its auto pilot button back on. Instead of continuing to be combative with the public, we hope it decides to start working with the public to ensure a more effective district and the first thing to do is to be accountable by responding with promised answers and resolution addressed by the public a few months ago. Marie Day Chair, Lavaca County Taxpayers, Inc. Shiner
Cemetery cleanup effort succeeding
Dear Editor: Below is an email I received from Laura Bruns, who I met a few months ago when I was painting the sign at the entrance to the Gonzales City Cemetery, located in the 1100 Block of College Street, and she was visiting the cemetery from out of town. She asked to be informed of the next Cemetery Clean-up day but because she couldnt attend, she sent the following message: Jo Ann, Just wanted to take a minutes and thank you for all the work you and the other citizens of Gonzales have gone to to give the City Cemetery the respect and attention it deserves. I went through Gonzales the weekend after your clean-up and was so pleased it brought tears to my eyes. I talked to my brother, Jason, and he sent me some money to give to your group to help out a small way with some expenses. I went by Bob Burchards office and saw him out front. .......I gave him a check for $150.00 made out to the Historical Society with a comment stating that it was to be intended for use with the cemeteries.
........ It wasnt a lot of money, but maybe it can help. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for working toward such a wonderful goal. Thanks for all of us who have loved ones buried there. Your work is most appreciated. Please stay in contact and let me know if you have other needs. Love, Laura and Jason Bruns, Children of Robert and Elvera Bruns. To date, Mr. Editor, $550.00 is available to purchase more work on some of the tombstones in the Gonzales City Cemetery, by Joe Solansky and his employees, owner of Capitol Monuments in Gonzales. When this amount totals $1,000, Joe will begin further work. If you wish to contribute to helping to beautify the Gonzales City Cemetery further, please send your check to: Joe Solansky, Capitol Monuments, 5233 N. U.S. 183, Gonzales, TX, 72869, Telephone: 830672-7929 to talk to Joe or Natalie Please note on your check: For work on tombstones, Gonzales City Cemetery, and if you like, add In Memory of or In Honor of . It is important how we treat our dead and if we do it by beautifying the Gonzales City Cemetery, which represents the City of Gonzales but isnt totally maintained by it so it is up to us to help care for it, not only will the families ol these dead, civilian and military alike, be blessed but so will visitors who come from many places in this world to the City of Gonzales as well as those of us who live here. Many of you have already contributed in many ways for many years to making this cemetery what it is today and I would like to say a special thank you to you for the present beauty of this cemetery. Jo Ann Liefeste Gonzales
Dear Editor, While the TEA Party continues to play into the hands of Wall Street bankers and billionaires with delusions of grandeur, the U.S. economy is once again swirling around the drain. If House Speaker John Boehner is successful in his oft-stated goal of making President Obama a one-term president, we can all look forward to further austerity measures which will put the economy into a tailspin the likes of which havent been seen since Herbert Hoover was President. Many Americans were in desperate shape even prior to the Great Depression and once it struck their ranks only grew. Our parents and grandparents often went hungry sometimes for days on end. What is usually glossed over in history classes in this country is that there was quite a bit of civil unrest in this country in the early part of the 20th century with labor strikes and government troops used by the corporate bosses to break those strikes often using deadly violence. Weve already seen precursors to such heavy handed tactics in places like New York and the University of California at Davis where police pepper sprayed peaceful protestors who were sitting on the ground. What the Koch brothers and the Walton family seem to have forgotten is that in this age of improvised explosive devices when people have nothing left to lose they are willing to take measures that they would never have risked with just a little food on their tables and a roof over their heads. Cleo Dufresne Cibolo
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Bobby ONeal stepped down Tuesday after 18 years on Gonzales City Council, 16 of those years as mayor. During a reception in his honor, new mayor Bobby Logan and former mayor Jack Finch joined ONeal in a pose of the citys three most recent mayors. (Photos by Dave Mundy)
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CITY: Council rejects new administrative assistant

him a target for criticism over the last 18 years, but he accepted that. Youre always going to have some people that dont agree with you, he said. What you have to realize is, most of the time theyre in a small minority. You work with them as best you can, but you have to accept that you cant please everyone all the time. ONeal said the city is headed down the right path of measured growth, although he wishes he could have presided over a pet project during his term. I would have liked to see us get a convention center, he said. This city needs a place that will hold 500-1,000 people. It could still happen, though. He said he is thrilled by recent development, such as the new H-E-B store and the planned new Walmart. Council approved a preliminary plat for a new Walmart on Tuesday. Seeing them go from the little stores they were when we started to now, were on the right path, he said. ONeal was recruited to run for City Council 18 years ago by then-city manager E.B. Gibson. I had borrowed some documents from
him for my job with GVEC and when I returned them he asked if I knew anybody that would run for District 4, ONeal said. I said Id consider it. Two years later, retiring Mayor Jack Finch caught up with ONelal as he was preparing to file for re-election and talked him into running for the big chair. I didnt know that I had any specific goals in mind when I came on other than to be fair to the people of Gonzales, he said. An avid gospel musician, ONeal said he plans to spend more time playing music and working with his church, as well as enjoying his grandchildren. And his Harley. The city gifted the outgoing mayor with a leather motorcycle vest during the swearing-in ceremonies Tuesday, and the vest will feature a patch with the new City of Gonzales logo on the back. I want to ride my motorcycle more, he quipped. I have a 2003 Harley-Davidson, Ive just never had enough time to ride it much. ONeal said he feels blessed by the experiences hes accumulated with the city. I truly depend on God for everything I do, he said. I feel blessed.
Retiring Gonzales Mayor Bobby ONeal said hed like to spend more time riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, so the gift of a leather vest from the city was a welcome one (top). ONeal also said he hopes to spend more time with his family, including grandson Hunter Nething, daughter Jenna and son-in-law David Nething. (Photos by Dave Mundy)
SURPRISE: Rodeo finals serve as backdrop for father-daughter reunion

section adjacent to the new H-E-B store. That intersection is likely to see even more traffic. During Tuesdays meeting, the council also approved a preliminary plat of a 23-acre tract across Church St. from the H-E-B as the location of a new Walmart store. The property will be subdivided into three parcels, one of which would contain the new retailer. Walmart has not yet publicly announced that a new store is on the way. The meeting was the first for the council with a new mayor and new District 4 councilman. Bobby Logan was sworn in as mayor, while Clarence Opiela took over the District 4 seat. Council rejected a proposal by the Gonzales Economic Development Corp. for the creation of a new part-time administrative position to assist GEDC executive director Carolyn Gibson Baros. Councilman Gary Schroeder said he couldnt back the proposal based on feedback from constituents. I know things are getting busier in the city, but what Im hearing from people and
th ee-mails Im getting are telling me that if we need to spend money in the city we need to spend it on lawnmowers and fixing streets, he said. Its nothing personal. I just cant go along with this. Opielas motion to approve the request failed by a 4-1 vote. In other action Tuesday, the Council: Appointed Schroeder as Mayor ProTem; Approved official logos for the city for use on stationery and other city-related business; Approved the final plat of the Lous Gardens subdivision, 46 homes planned in the area just east of Seydler st.; Approved the subdivision of another property to enable the owner to build a home on the property; Awarded a bid to Smith Contracting for sewer line replacement on Highway 90A; Approved the closure of St. George St. for the grand opening of GVTCs new retail center the evening of June 20; Received reports form the Planning & Zoning Commission, the South Side Neighborhood Watch and an update on the Gonzales Veterans War Memorial.
exit the arena floor when Rankin called out to her over the arena public-address system. This might make you feel better, your dad just flew in from Iraq, he said. Savannah turned and saw her dad come over the railing, and father and daughter embraced. David, who was working in the Middle East as a civilian contractor for the Department of Defense, made arrangements to travel halfway across the world to surprise Savanna at the rodeo. He flew into San Antonio International Airport on Thursday afternoon, following around 20 hours of travel (including stops and layovers) from Iraq to Texas. David was at the arena to surprise his daughter mere hours after deplaning in San Antonio. Savanna was glad David had decided to spend almost a day in airports and on airplanes to come to her rodeo. I was very happy to see him, Savanna said. I was a little scared at first when the announcer called my name, was not sure what was going to happen. Savanna said she was tearful. About the only time I cry is when I see my dad. Davids wife, Donna said she did not know for sure David would be coming
in until she found out she needed to pick him from the airport. I did know about two days before that there would be the possibility David would be coming, Donna said. She said several women at the rodeo helped in bringing David to Gonzales in time to see his daughter. Vanessa Halford of Stephenville was the person who told the announcer David would be coming, Donna said. After Donna brought him to St. James Bed and Breakfast where the family was staying, David had to find a place to hide so Savannah would not see him as she prepared to go out to the arena for her performance. I had to wait on the kids to leave so I could get changed from the 15 plus hours of flying, David said. When he got to the arena, David snuck in, got lost in the crowd and sat in the top row of bleachers. Savannas brother, Calvin, helped distract her by helping her get ready for her event, David said. Savanna was leaving the arena after her event when the announcer called to her over the PA system to let her know her father was present. At that point, David stood up and walked down the bleachers to the railing and jumped over onto the arena floor to embrace his daughter. Everybody in the arena
was crying, David said. It was great for me because I had not seen Savanna in a long time. In the past, David was usually present at Savannas rodeos. This time, because of his work schedule overseas, it was a little different. Savanna was a little upset when she found out David could not likely attend the finals, Donna said. David said he had hardly seen his daughter in the last 12 months or so, and the one time he was able to come home, he came down with an illness. He said he was going to be able to come home but it was not supposed to be for a couple of more weeks. I talked to my supervisor about going to the US to see my daughter in the rodeo and he let me leave, David said.I was able to pull it off and fly here without Savanna knowing it. It was neat David was able to make it to the finals, Donna said. David said he was also in the process of starting a new job and that helped allow him to return to the USA in time to see Savannas rodeo. Donna thanked Ann and J.R. Covert, owners St. James Bed and Breakfast for helping her keep David hidden from Savanna until the rodeo performance, and thanked the junior high rodeo association for their assistance in the reunion.
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Gonzales Family Church Assembly of God

320 St. Andrew
Assemblies of God
Places of Worship
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Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. Acts 4:12
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
712 Crockett, Luling
Dewville United Methodist

West of FM 1117 on CR 121
1817 St. Lawrence St. Gonzales
First Assembly of God

509 E. 3rd St. Nixon
Church of Christ
Churches of Christ
First United Methodist 426 St. Paul, Gonzales First United Methodist 410 N. Franklin, Nixon Flatonia United Methodist
403 E North Main, Flatonia
Encouraging Word Christian Fellowship

Hwy. 80 in Leesville
1323 Seydler St. Gonzales
Jesus Holy Ghost Temple

1906 Hickston, Gonzales 1805 Weimar, Gonzales
New Life Assembly of God
Corner of Church St. & Jessie Smith St. Gonzales
Church of Christ (Iglesia de Cristo)

201 E. Second St. Nixon
Lighthouse Church of Our Lord New Life Temple for Jesus Christ
Belmont, Corner of Hwy 466 & Hwy 80
Bahai Faith
Bahai Faith Baptist
Church of Christ
E. 3rd & Texas, Nixon
621 St. George St. Gonzales
Harris Chapel United Methodist

S. Liberty St. Nixon
Clark Baptist Church

F.M. 794, Gonzales Hwy. 87 Smiley
Community Church of God

1020 St. Louis, Gonzales
Churches of God
Harwood Methodist Church
County Baptist Church Eastside Baptist Church

Seydler Street, Gonzales
Gonzales Memorial Church of God in Christ

1113 Hastings, Gonzales
North 2nd and North Gonzales, Harwood
River of Life Christian Fellowship

207 Steele St., Smiley 830-587-6500
Henson Chapel United Methodist

1113 St. Andrew, Gonzales
Two Rivers Bible Church
Iglesia Bautista Memorial

Hwy 97 Waelder
St. James Baptist Church

Hwy 80- North of Belmont SE 2nd St. Waelder
1600 Sarah DeWitt Dr., Ste 210, Gonzales
New Way Church of God in Christ

514 St. Andrew, Gonzales
Monthalia United Methodist

CR 112 off 97
Elm Grove Baptist Church 4337 FM 1115 Waelder, Texas 78959 First Baptist Church
422 St. Paul, Gonzales 403 N Texas Nixon Hwy 108 N Smiley
Leesville Baptist Church

E. of Hwy 80 on CR 121
Saint Paul Baptist Church Shiner Baptist Church
Faith Family Church
Inter-Denominational Pentecostal
Memorial Heights Baptist Church

1330 College Gonzales 100 Capes Gonzales Hwy. 97 Bebe
Avenue F and 15th Street, Shiner
Episcopal Church of the Messiah

721 S. Louis, Gonzales (830) 672-3407
Episcopal
1812 Cartwheel Dr., Gonzales
Smiley United Methodist

1 blk S. of Hwy 87
Faith Temple
First Baptist Church First Baptist Church First Baptist Church

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CR 210 off FM 1116
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as State Sales tax having to be paid. Bernice Helderson reported sending three cards for the month and Cecelia Williamson stated three memorials had been received in April. Betty Fink gave the Scholarship Committees report and recommended awarding 2 scholarships in the amount of $3,000.00 each be given. The recommendation was passed unanimously. Special projects chairman, Dorothy Klapuch, presented a list of equipment needed and requested by the nursing staff. The group voted to purchase the digital wheelchair scale at a cost of $3,225.81, the vital signs monitor for $2,777.18 and a Vena Scope Bundle costing $199.00. The Care Committee Chairman, Peggy Baros reported tray favors had been furnished for patients and Mothers Day and Memorial Day. Betty Fink, nominating Committee Chairman presented the slate of officers for the coming year which was accepted by acclamation. Those elected were: Pres. Barbara Koricanek; 1st Vice-Pres, Betty Fink; 2nd Vice-Pres, Nonis Gibson; Treas. Leona Zella, Sec. Carol DuBose; Parliamentary Lois Willmann; Reporter Kathleen Caddell. These officers will be installed at the June 26th luncheon meeting. The Belmont Ice Cream Social Fund Raiser is this Sunday, June 10th, at the Belmont Community Center Starting at 6PM. There will be all kinds of homemade ice cream and sandwiches and chips to boot. Hopefully by this event being held on a Sunday then everyone will be able to come who is working during the day on the weekend. All the proceeds will go to the Belmont Community Center expenses and upkeep. Come and enjoy the homemade ice cream and the fellowship. Remember that the Mens Brotherhood will have their congregational Fund Raiser dinner in July to raise money for scholarships to be given to the graduating seniors. I heard that BBQ chicken is on the menu with all the trimmings. Please lift the following people up in your prayers: Crystal Boyd, Rose Rivera, Joe Kotwig, Lisa Rodriguez, Christian, Diana Garcia, Terry Bowman, Bill and Marie Lott, Doris and Alvin Hewell; Sarge Dunkin; Louise Jones, Katy West, Aunt Georgie Gandre; Danny and Joyce Schellenberg, Mildred ONeal, Doug Walshak, Selma Vickers, Gene Robinson, Susie Dolezal, Keith Glass, Joyce and Jack Black, Teresa Wilke, Sandi Gandre, Rev A. C. and Evelyn Newman, Aunt Betty Gandre, Linda Nesloney, Marie Schauer, Esther Lindemann, Buster Lindemann, Anna Lindemann, Tony Black, Lanny Baker, Ed Boyd; Case Martin; Shirley Dozier, Matt and Betty Lou, the family of Marilyn Price and remember our military and their families, and Now I think that we might add a prayer for rain. Things are getting a little dry. As an added note I was told that Keith Glass has been moved to either Austin or Houston to receive a different sort of care. Hopefully he will respond better to it. I pray he does. I know that it is a real strain on his family to want to see some more recovery in the right direction. Yes, I think that we had better watch out for the copperhead snakes and scorpions. They appear to be prevalent this year at the house on the hill. Tony and Dena have killed way too many big scorpions. However, this last week they killed two big copperhead snakes. They both were in the bird bath. I guess it provided a cool place with water and maybe a food source. (I will have to look
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up what they like to eat.). One was 14 inches long and one was 18 inches long. Copperheads are just as dangerous or maybe more dangerous than rattlesnakes. They give you no warning whatsoever and blend perfectly with the color of the soil most of the time. Happy Birthday to Mr. Allen over at Tiger Tote No. 8 on June 1st. Happy Birthday to David Pruett, Lu Ann Benedict Norton, and Glen Soefje on June 8th. I am so glad that Glen and Kathryn got over to visit me yesterday. Kathryn is doing so well. I celebrated my birthday on June 3rd. They let me out of my prison for a couple of hours on my birthday. So I chose to go eat at the Belmont Social Club with some of my friends. Lola and Wade Wilson came to help me celebrate as well as Dena and Tony Black. Dena brought me the most beautiful red rose from the rose bush that I had asked them to plant in the place outside the kitchen window in the exact spot where my mother had a beautiful red rose. That rose died and my daddy replanted it the last year of his life but that one died also. Due to their tender care and lots of water, this one is doing great and had a beautiful red rose. They also brought me a dish filled with the beautiful passion flowers. My darling sweet husband bought me a cake and wrote Happy Birthday Sandi on it all by himself. That was so sweet. I had wished several more of my friends could have attended but it didnt work out that way. Lola and Wade gave me a very, very, sweet card that I will keep forever. I was so glad to see James and Ellen Wundt at the BSC. I was also glad to see my waitress Litl Sandra, Dale Riverkamp, and Fauna, and Gene Robinson, and several others who were working as well as several who were eating. Kathleen Allen and Sean came to see me after I got back to Warm Springs and brought me two of the prettiest cards and a pretty pair of shorts and capris along with a little extra to go shopping with. Paw Paw Allen sent me some of that delicious chocolate turtle candy. Thanks Pastor Paul for your special visit. I think he was killing two
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Youngster named state finalist

Miss Staznie Addison Molina, age 10, has been chosen as a State Finalist in the National American Miss Texas Pageant to be held June 16-17, 2012 at the beautiful Intercontinental Hotel-Galleria, Houston. The pageant is held for girls ages 10 years through 12 years. She is the daughter of Aaron and Cindy Molina. The winner of the pageant will receive a $1,000 cash award, the official crown and banner, a bouquet of roses, and air transportation to compete in the national pageant at Disneyland in California. Pageants are held for girls ages four to eighteen, in five age groups. The National American Miss pageants are dedicated to celebrating Americas greatness and encouraging its future leaders. Each year, the pageant awards thousands in scholarships and prizes to recognize and assist in the development of young women nationwide. All activities are age-appropriate and family-oriented. Families interested in learning more about this unique and outstanding youth program may visit www.namiss.com. The National Ameri-
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Not so fast there: GEDC disavows map endorsement

By DAVE MUNDY
The Gonzales Economic Development Corp. board of directors on Monday took a preliminary look at a new hotel project and got an update on one already being developed but pulled the plug on endorsing an official GEDC map of the county. GEDC executive director Carolyn Gibson Baros told the board the map project was the result of a misunderstanding, and there had never been any intention of producing a tourism map in competition with the one put out by the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture. Baros said that after seeing a local map put out by the Cuero Record for that communitys economic development board, she wondered if Gonzales might consider a similar project. She approached Brenda Adams, the publisher of the Gonzales Inquirer, and said they had some preliminary discussions about the project before she left for a trip to Las Vegas. I went to Las Vegas, and when I came back I found out there was this e-mail going around about the official GEDC map, she said. I cant endorse a map that requires board action. I apologized to Brenda if there was some misunderstanding ... it got a little convoluted in that I didnt have authority to endorse it. Barbara Hand, executive director of the Chamber of Commerce, told the board the Chambers map is put out by a company called Texas Trails, which furnishes the chamber office with as many copies as it needs. It wasnt our intent to duplicate what the cham-
ber does, Baros added. I would never have gone behind Barbara Hands back. We would want to make sure that Chamber members were not targeted (for advertising on the map). The Inquirer published a front-page story suggesting the map project was endorsed by the GEDC, which raised concern among several of the directors. E-mails from salesmen for that publication suggested the map was the official map endorsed by the GEDC and targeted several businesses which currently advertise on the Chambers map. I think we need to get our name off that map, said GEDC chairman Nathan Neuse. The paper needs to print a retraction, added director Hector Porras. If theres some public backlash against the EDC, we need to ask for a retraction, added director Clint Hille. The paper was putting the cart before the horse. We have no quality control over that map. We have no contract, nothing in writing, Baros said. All we had was a discussion. No permission was given becuase I dont have the right to say this is the official map. The board then took no action on a resolution to authorize the map. The GEDC board accepted a grant application from WinBin Ventures, LLC, which seeks to develop the Gonzales Microtel hotel development. WinBin is seeking $500,000 in forgiveable loans and longterm low-interest loans. The Microtel would include 52 rooms with an attached restaurant. The hotel itself would provide 15 fulltime jobs, with more once
the restaurant becomes operational. Construction would begin later this year, with completion anticipated in the first quarter of 2013. Baros also gave the board an update on another project, partly to dispel rumors that a man camp was being developed near the site of the current Gonzales Youth Center. Developer Pat Johnson has proposed My Town SAWS made a $2,500 donation to the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce for Come Cottages, eight cottage- & Take It. Pictured is Scott Dierlam, Debbie Tieken, Ken Holt, Barbara Hand, Crisstyle structures designed sy ONeil and Elgin Heinemeyer. (Photo by Mark Lube) to cater to those making lengthier temporary stays in the city. The cottages would look like doll houses, Baros said, and would include both one- and twobedroom styles. In other action, the board gave approval to increased funding for advertising for two of the citys premier events, with some debate over where those advertising dollars might do the most good. The board approved $4,000 for the Chamber of Commerce to promote the GEDC, Page B3
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Underground water from northern Gonzales County is the target of a $60-70 million project to supply the needs of the growing I-35 corridor, the Gonzales Economic Development Corp. board of directors was told Monday. Mark Janay of Texas Water Alliance gave the board an overview of the project, with preliminary plans to drill 13 wells on 40,000 acres of land leased in the northern part of the county to access the Carrizo Aquifer. Janay said the companys plan is to pump some 13,000 acre-feet of water a year, primarily to the Canyon Lake area.
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We began contracting with landowners in 2008 through the Gonzales-Carrizo Management Inc. for approximately 40,000 acres, Janay said. There are upwards of 30-40,000 new homes expected in the next several years in the area primarily west of New Braunfels. Janay said TWA has submitted applications to the Gonzales County Underground Water Conservation District, and that once those permits gain final approval, the project would take about two years to build out. In addition to the well sites in Gonzales County, a pipeline would be constructed from the Harwood area to the Canyon Lake area. When complete, the project
would generate $1-2 million a year in property taxes, Janay said. Some 15-20 jobs would be involved during construction, with several other personnel hired once the facilities are complete. GEDC directors James Ryan and Jim Logan asked Janay how TWAs project could affect the draw-down of water levels of Carrizo aquifer wells in other areas of the county. Janay explained that because of the San Marcos Arch, a geological formation, drawdown from the northern part of the county is unlikely to have much effect on other areas of the county, particularly the southern part of the county where several other water developments are already
in place. The companys website at texaswateralliance.com, in an overview of the project, notes that It is our belief that there is a vast quantity of water stored in the Carrizo Aquifer under Gonzales County, and that it can be utilized in the quantities requested without depleting the water supply under the property of anyone in Gonzales County. We base our belief on studies by the State of Texas as well as our own assessments. The (underground water) district in Gonzales County has the final say on water production. It has rules in place that will reduce the use of water under the applied for permits if experience proves our belief to be in error.
Janay said that TWA views its role as water harvesting rather than mining, because we dont want to use the resource up. There are about 38 million acre-feet of water in all the lakes in Texas combined, he said. Geologists and hydrologists estimate there are 60 million acrefeet of water just in the Carrizo Aquifer in Gonzales County. Janay said the project can also supply needs in Gonzales County, and TWA has already had preliminary discussions with the Gonzales County Water Supply Corp. A lot of development in Gonzales county is not occurring because the water supply is not there, he said.
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All the State Jr. High Rodeo contestants have packed up their gear and left the J. B. Wells Park, after a successful week-long event. The park is lonely looking now, but it wont last long as the Youth Rodeo Association will be holding their finals there June 18-23, so make plans to come and watch those kids compete. Kotzebue Drug Store closed its doors the last of the month, after having been in business in that location since 1960. C. A. Burchard began work on a brick structure at that site in May of 1888. At first, the second floor was used by the Knights of Pythias as a lodge room, but later in its life it became the longtime office of Dr. Stahl. The space in back was used for many years by optometrist Dr. Heberle, while Clarence Traeger ran his pharmacy out of the front space. Somewhere between 1934 and 1936, Alfred Spohler purchased Traegers pharmacy business and renamed it Spohlers Drug Store. Buddy Kotzebue purchased the entire building from the Burchard family in 1960, also purchasing the pharmacy business and his children have run it since his retirement. Its always sad to see a home-grown business close, but we wish the family well with their future plans and we look forward to the buildings next life. The First Friday Coffee was hosted by ServPro of Gonzales and Guadalupe
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Gonzales Livestock Market Report The Gonzales Livestock Market Report for Saturday, June 2, 2012 had on hand: 916 cattle. Compared to our last sale: Calves and yearlings sold $1 higher. Packer cows sold steady. Stocker-feeder steers: Medium and large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs., $210$285; 300-400 lbs, $195-$205; 400-500 lbs, $183-$198; 500-600 lbs, $166-$180; 600-700 lbs., $139-$156; 700-800 lbs, $131-$137. Bull yearlings: 700-900 lbs, $118-$124. Stocker-feeder heifers: Medium and large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs, $188$260; 300-400 lbs, $175-$195; 400-500 lbs, $155-$176; 500-600 lbs., $141-$162; 600-700 lbs., $138-$140. Packers cows: Good lean utility and commercial, $74-$83; Cutters, $84-$91; Canners, $58-$69; Low yielding fat cows, $70-$76. Packer bulls: Yield grade 1 & 2, good heavy bulls; $101-$110; light weights and medium quality bulls, $89-$98. Stocker Cows: $850-$1,050. Pairs: $975-$1,275. Thank you for your business!! View our sale live at cattleusa.com! Nixon Livestock Commission Report The Nixon Livestock Commission Inc. report had on hand, June 4, 2012, Volume, 900. Steers: 200-300 lbs, $202 to $212 to $245; 300-400 lbs., $184 to $194 to $230;
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400-500 lbs, $162 to $172 to $195; 500600 lbs, $142 to $152 to $182; 600-700 lbs, $132 to $142 to $156; 700-800 lbs, $123 to $133 to $145. Heifers: 200-300 lbs, $169 to $179 to $245; 300-400 lbs, $156 to $166 to $223; 400-500 lbs, $149 to $156 to $190; 500600 lbs, $140 to $150 to $180; 600-700 lbs, $128 to $138 to $170; 700-800 lbs, $112 to $122 to $143. Slaughter cows: $66 to $95; Slaughter bulls: $101 to $110; Stocker cows: $700 to $1,150; Pairs, $1,000 to $1,400. Notices: We will be closed on July 2, 2012. Cuero Livestock Market Report Cuero Livestock Market Report on June 1, 2012, had 1,410 head. Had 130 cows and 11 bulls. The cow and bull market was mainly steady with some utility (fat) cows being weaker. The top bull was higher than last week. The calf market was virtually unchanged and remains very strong across the board. Packer Bulls: Hvy. Wts., $100-$114; lower grades, $85-$96. Packer cows: boning, $75-$87; cutter, $70-$89; canners, $50-$75. Dry Cows, $60-$92; young, none. Pairs, none. Steer Calves: under 200 lbs, none; 200-250 lbs $247-$255; 250-300 lbs, none; 300-350 lbs, $207-$240; 350-400 lbs, $170-$211; 400-450 lbs, $177-$194; 450-500 lbs, $167-$192; 500-600 lbs, $158-$181; 600-700 lbs, $145-$159; 700800 lbs, $136-$148. Over 700 lbs. bulls, $122-$138. Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs, $218$280; 200-250 lbs, $169-$205; 250-300 lbs, $154-$205; 300-350 lbs, $168-$195; 350-400 lbs, $179-$195; 400-450 lbs, $168-$195; 450-500 lbs, $159-$186; 500600 lbs, $140-$168; 600-700 lbs., $125$150; over 700 lbs, $123-$141. Hallettsville Livestock Commission Report The Hallettsville Livestock Commission Co., Inc. had on hand on May 29, 2012, 873; Week ago, 1,112; Year ago, 907. The calf market was fully steady this week. Demand good in all areas. Packer cows and sold steady and strong on approx.. 130 hd. Total. Packer Cows: higher dressing utility & cutter cows, $82-$98; lower dressing utility & cutter cows, $70-$82; light weight canner cows, $57-$70. Packer Bulls: heavyweight bulls, $103$112.50; utility & cutter bulls, $90-$103; lightweight canner bulls, $78-$90. Stocker and Feeder Calves and Yearlings: Steer & Bull Calves: under 200; $235-$295; 200-300 lbs, $215-$275; 300400 lbs, $190-$230; 400-500 lbs, $173$193; 500-600lbs, $143-$182; 600-700 lbs, $138-$160; 700-800 lbs, $128-$145. Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs, $220-275; 200-300 lbs, $185-$255; 300-400 lbs, $170-$198; 400-500 lbs, $148-$178; 500600 lbs, $140-$165; 600-700 lbs, $128$146; 700-800 lbs, $115-$128 If we can help with marketing your livestock, please call 361-798-4336.
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Barbara Hand is the Executive Director of the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce.
Counties at Victoria College Gonzales Center last Friday. Dont forget the first Thursday Country Music Show at the Lynn Theatre. Tickets are $6 each from the chamber office or at the door. The June 7th show will feature Dottie Jack and Winston ONeal. The show is held on the first Thursday of each month with different artists featured. The First Friday Music series kicked off on June 1 with Texas Jamm Band. If you missed it, youve got time to get in on the next four musical evenings. This Friday the Central Texas Sounds will be playing, so bring your lawn chair down, pick your spot early and enjoy a night on the square in downtown Gonzales. Vendors open at 6 p.m. and the music starts at 7 p.m. The Pilgrim Country Opry will be held June 9 with a barbecued-brisket meal from 5 to 6:30 p.m. for $6. The Pilgrim Heirs Band will play at 7 p.m. at $4 each, joined by special guests John Hannson, Terri ONeal and Terrell ONeal. For show information call Cal Taylor at 830-545-8499.
Longtime friends take over as new managers of Swiss Alp Dance Hall
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Two lifelong friends and business associates, Dennis Stryk and Mark Hybner, have partnered to become the new management at the historic Swiss Alp Dance Hall located on US highway 77 between Schulenburg and La Grange. Hybner of Shiner has worked in the Texas dancehall circuit since 1972. He founded the Emotions in 1976 and performed on stage with the band until 1992.
James Fehner -- Cell 830-857-3638 Jimmy Fehner -- Cell 830-857-3636 1922 Co. Road 197 Gonzales, TX 78629 Phone: 830-672-3710
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Continued from page B1 economic impact before we give that out. I think our money would be better spent on places closer to Gonzales. Porras made a motion to keep the chambers funding at last years level $3,000 but that motion failed by a 5-1 vote. Chamber board member Crissy ONeal said the Austin market is targeted because the festivals emphasis on entertainment is better received in that market. Were doing our advertising where
During that time, Hybner performed at Swiss Alp Dance Hall with the emotions and shared the stage with the Triumphs, Drifters, Texas Unlimited and The Velvets. Since 1992, Hybner has managed the careers of David Kersh, John Michael Montgomery, Chris Cagle, Ricochet and others while still managing The Emotions. Dennis Stryk, of Schulenburg, started in music in 1962, as one of the original members of the Telstars. In 1973, Stryk became the lead singer of the Wild West and performed at Swiss Alp and New Bielau .
And many other dance halls in the area and central Texas until 1978. Also in 1973, he and his wife, Gail, became the owners and operators of New Bielau Dance Hall. Bands such as The Velvets, Moods, Texas Unlimited band, Texas Armadillo band, Nightrider, The Triumphs, Telstars, The Emotions and The Wild West performed regularly every Saturday night until 1995. Being the new operators of the hall, we will strive to bring the best in musical entertainment for all ages to try to make Swiss Alp Dance Hall everyones home away from home.
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annual Come and Take It festival, and also approved $3,000 for promoter Bo Davis to advertise the Gonzales Pro Bull Riding event July 7. The grant to the chamber came over an objection from Porras, who said he questions the areas targeted by the advertising the chamber plans to do for the event primarily the Austin market. I dont agree with a lot of this advertising, he said. Id like to see the
a lot of our artists are coming from, she said. Come and Take Its our flagship event, director James Ryan noted. A second motion by Ryan to increase funding to $4,000 was passed 5-1, with porras opposed. The money for the PBR event was also increased, although Davis told the board his advertising focus would be on the market to the south ranching country in the Victoria market. Thats where our market is, he said.
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Total Depth: 12,200 feet Direction and Miles: 11.3 miles east of Smiley Survey Name: A.W. Hill, A-247 Acres: 825.99 API No.: 42-177-32569 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Boysen Unit Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 12,300 feet Direction and Miles: 0.1 miles southwest of Sample Survey Name: W.C. Jones, A-289 Acres: 399.33 API No.: 42-177-32570 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Boysen Unit Well No.: 2H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 12,300 feet Direction and Miles: 0.1 miles southwest of Sample Survey Name: W.C. Jones, A-289 Acres: 399.33 API No.: 42-177-31803 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Recompletion Operator: Lucas Energy Inc. Lease Name: Elvin Gescheidle Well No.: 1 Field Name: Peach Creek Total Depth: 8,850 feet Direction and Miles: 2.5 miles southeast of Gonzales Survey Name: M. Powers, A-387 Acres: 104.20 API No.: 42-177-32567 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Penn Virginia Oil and Gas LP Lease Name: Rock Creek Ranch Well No.: 11H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 9.77 miles southeast of Gonzales Survey Name: J. McCoy, A-46 Acres: 2,035.71 API No.: 42-177-32568 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Penn Virginia Oil and Gas LP Lease Name: Rock Creek Ranch Well No.: 12H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 9.77 miles southeast of Gonzales Survey Name: J. McCoy, A-46 Acres: 2,035.71 Lavaca County API No.: 42-285-33640 Classification: Fld. Dev. Operator: H and P Exploration Co. Lease Name: Borchers Well No.: 2 Field Name: Borchers Total Depth: 6,300 feet Direction and Miles: 19 miles south of Hallettsville Survey Name: J. Chesher, A-114 Acres: 1,321.60 API No.: 42-285-33641 Classification: Fld. Dev. Operator: Sev Texas Operating LLC Lease Name: Hanslik Well No.: 1 Field Name: Valentine Total Depth: 9,500 feet Direction and Miles: 7.9 miles northwest of Hallettsville Survey Name: T. Chadoin, A-527 Acres: 91.06 API No.: 42-285-33642 Classification: Fld. Dev. Operator: Ballard Exploration Company Inc. Lease Name: Underwood Estate Well No.: 1 Field Name: Sublime West (Midway, U.) Total Depth: 12,200 feet Direction and Miles: 10.34 miles northeast of Hallettsville Survey Name: F. Fuchs, A-182 Acres: 40 Recent oil and gas completions according to reports from the Texas Railroad Commission DeWitt County API No.: 42-123-32410 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Pioneer Natural Res. USA Inc. Lease Name: JB Duderstadt 01 Well No.: 1H Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale) Survey Name: D.M. Stapp, A-437 Direction and Miles: 8 miles northeast from Cuero Oil: 112 MCF: 4,433 Choke Size: 1/64 of an inch Tubing Pressure: 6,294 Shut In Well Pressure: 8,015 Total Depth: 18,100 feet Perforations: 13,744-17,951 feet API No.: 42-123-32556 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O and G Co. LP Lease Name: Taylor Unit A Well No.: 1 Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: F. Gonzales, A-194 Direction and Miles: 10.6 miles northwest from Yorktown Oil: 1,202 MCF: 907 Choke Size: 14/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 4,012 Total Depth: 18,235 feet Perforations: 12,715-18,015 feet
Cannon News Services Recent well location reports from the Texas Railroad Commission DeWitt County API No.: 42-123-32788 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O and G Co. LP Lease Name: Hilmer Koopman Unit A 274 Well No.: 2 Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,200 feet Direction and Miles: 7.6 miles north of Yorktown Survey Name: I RR Co, Section 21, A-275 Acres: 704 API No.: 42-123-32789 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O and G Co. LP Lease Name: Lamb Unit A Well No.: 1 Field Name: Sugarkane (Eagle Ford) Total Depth: 13,500 feet Direction and Miles: 7.8 miles northwest of Cuero Survey Name: K.W. Barton, A-3 Acres: 703.48 API No.: 42-123-32790 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Petrohawk Operating Company Lease Name: Gaus A Well No.: 1H Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 8.62 miles southwest of Westhoff Survey Name: I RR Co, Section 9, A-249 Acres: 526.43 API No.: 42-123-32803 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O and G Co. LP Lease Name: Muschalek Unit A Well No.: 1 Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 12,800 feet Direction and Miles: 11 miles northwest of Yorktown Survey Name: I RR Co, Section 63, A-269 Acres: 208.59 API No.: 42-123-32791 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Petrohawk Operating Company Lease Name: Muir D Well No.: 3H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 6.83 miles northeast of Westhoff Survey Name: C. Fulcher, A-20
Acres: 704 API No.: 42-123-32793 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Petrohawk Operating Company Lease Name: Muir D Well No.: 2H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 6.83 miles northeast of Westhoff Survey Name: C. Fulcher, A-20 Acres: 704 API No.: 42-123-32792 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Petrohawk Operating Company Lease Name: Muir D Well No.: 4H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 6.83 miles northeast of Westhoff Survey Name: C. Fulcher, A-20 Acres: 704 API No.: 42-123-32795 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O and G Co. LP Lease Name: Barnhart Unit A Well No.: 1 Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 12,000 feet Direction and Miles: 13.6 miles northwest of Cuero Survey Name: J. Bird, A-60 Acres: 278.88 Gonzales County API No.: 42-177-32571 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Preston A Unit Well No.: 4H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 12,500 feet Direction and Miles: 10.8 miles east of Smiley Survey Name: W.W. Pace, A-373 Acres: 825.99 API No.: 42-177-32572 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Preston A Unit Well No.: 5H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 12,500 feet Direction and Miles: 10.8 miles east of Smiley Survey Name: W.W. Pace, A-373 Acres: 825.99 API No.: 42-177-32573 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Preston A Unit Well No.: 8H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1)
API No.: 42-123-32503 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O and G Co. LP Lease Name: Maurer Unit A Well No.: 1 Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: W. Roberson, A-401 Direction and Miles: 14.9 miles west of Cuero Oil: 1,464 MCF: 1,629 Choke Size: 14/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 5,856 Total Depth: 18,396 feet Perforations: 12,820-18,183 feet Gonzales County API No.: 42-177-32386 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Hunt Oil Company Lease Name: JP Ranch Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: J. McCoy, A-46 Direction and Miles: 8 miles southeast of Gonzales Oil: 754 MCF: 467 Choke Size: 19/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 1,080 Total Depth: 15,333 feet Plug Back Depth: 14,240 feet Perforations: 10,230-15,302 feet API No.: 42-177-32415 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Lord A Unit Well No.: 2H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: R.A. Lott, A-324 Direction and Miles: 12.8 miles southeast from Smiley Oil: 1,518 MCF: 1,967 Choke Size: 34/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 1,082 Total Depth: 15,830 feet Plug Back Depth: 15,779 feet Perforations: 12,000-15,744 feet API No.: 42-177-32422 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Lord A Unit Well No.: 3H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: R.A. Lott, A-324 Direction and Miles: 12.8 miles southeast from Smiley Oil: 1,555 MCF: 2,000 Choke Size: 34/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 1,061 Total Depth: 16,070 feet Plug Back Depth: 15,989 feet Perforations: 12,130-15,984
feet API No.: 42-177-32428 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Lord A Unit Well No.: 4H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: R.A. Lott, A-324 Direction and Miles: 12.8 miles southeast from Smiley Oil: 1,418 MCF: 2,010 Choke Size: 34/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 933 Total Depth: 16,169 feet Plug Back Depth: 16,087 feet Perforations: 12,045-16,084 feet API No.: 42-177-32427 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Lord A Unit Well No.: 5H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: R.A. Lott, A-324 Direction and Miles: 12.8 miles southeast from Smiley Oil: 1,275 MCF: 1,772 Choke Size: 34/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 1,019 Total Depth: 16,441 feet Plug Back Depth: 16,344 feet Perforations: 12,142-16,334 feet API No.: 42-177-32429 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Lord A Unit Well No.: 6H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: R.A. Lott, A-324 Direction and Miles: 12.8 miles southeast from Smiley Oil: 1,644 MCF: 2,290 Choke Size: 34/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 1,455 Total Depth: 17,205 feet Plug Back Depth: 17,123 feet Perforations: 12,174-17,104 feet API No.: 42-177-32421 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Lord A Unit Well No.: 7H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: R.A. Lott, A-324 Direction and Miles: 12.8 miles southeast from Smiley Oil: 1,874 MCF: 2,744 Choke Size: 34/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 1,574 Total Depth: 17,147 feet Plug Back Depth: 17,066 feet Perforations: 12,048-17,059 feet
Gonzales County Records

Gonzales County Courthouse Deeds May 1-31 Donegan, Emmett G. (Trustee) and Donegan Living Trust, Emmett G. to Donegan Brothers, LLC, w/d, Undiv. Mineral Int. in 1,052.85 Acres, Noah T Byers A-101. Jacob Dunbaugh A-198 A J F Reneau A-408 Svys. Ollison, Gladys to Aguayo, Norma, w/d, Pt. Lt. 12, Kings 2nd Addn, Gonzales. Prince, Jacie D. to prince, Jackie Dudman (Trustee) and Prince Trust, w/d, Undiv. Int. in 111.867 Acres, Byrd Lockhart Svy, Gonzales & Lavaca Counties. Rinehart, Mary Francis to Diamond M Drilling & Exploration Company o/l, 8.89 Acres, Samuel McCoy Svy, A-340. Parker, Edwin F. to Trammell, Auvye Ray, w/d, Lt. 6, Glenn Heights Addn, Nixon. Hotz, Roy J. to Hotz Jr., Roy J., Hotz, James R. and McClellan, Bonnie, w/d, Undiv. Int. in 32.815 Acres, Peter Holmes Svy, A-278. State of Texas, Texas, State of and Commissioner of The General Land Office to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 1.49 Acres, Karnes City. Sparks, Johnny M. to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 80.00 Acres, Byrd Lockhart Svy, A-36. Sparks, Mario Dwight to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 80.00 Acres, Byrd Lockhart Svy., A-36. Berry, Craig to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 50.00 Acres, Joseph Dillard Svy, A-177. Haris, Lyderia to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 249.05 Acres, Wilson Simpson A-426 & Joseph Dillard A-177 Svys. Baker, Sherman L. and Baker, Denessa S. to Short, James, w/d, 0.28 of an acre (Pt. Lts. 4-5, Blk. F) South Rivercrest Addn, Sec. 1, Gonzales. LaFleur, Kevin and LaFleur, Debbie to H & A Rental & Investments, LLC, w/d, 2.108 Acres, James Thompson Svy, A-72. Ennis, Larry and Ennis, Joni to Dion, John L. and McBride-Dion, Summer, w/d, 0.25 of an Acre, A B Hammett Svy, A-281. D&G Investments, LTD to Tatsch, James C. and Poore, Kristin, w/d, Lt. 29, Creekwood Subdvn, J M Salinas Svy, A-59. Davis, Jon B. and Davis, Kim Wingate to Johnson, Frank, w/d, 30.07 Acres, Daniel Brown Svy, A-103. Huff, Kenard to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 215.05 Acres, Wilson Simpson A-426 & Joseph Dillard A-177 Svys. Rowan, Timothy Lee to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 4.580 Acres, Isaac Baker A-130 & F Happell A-284 Svys. Paxton, Vera Ann Strait to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 4.580 Acres, Isaac Baker A-130 & F Happell A-284 Svys. Shannon, Roosevelt to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 4.580 Acres, Isaac Baker A-130 & F Happell A-284 Svys. Jack, Jacquelyn Strait to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 4.580 Acres, Isaac Baker A-130 & F Happell A-284 Svys. Gipson, Lashell Burgess to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 4.580 Acres, Isaac Baker A-130 & F Happell A-284 Svys. Strait, Patricia M. to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 4.580 Acres, Isaac Baker A-130 & F Happell A-284 Svys. Strait, Shirley Washington to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 4.580 Acres, Isaac Baker A-130 & F Happell A-284 Svys. Strait, Derek to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 4.580 Acres, Isaac Baker A-130 & F Happell A-284 Svys. Strait, Nikia Charlene to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 4.580 Acres, Isaac Baker A-130 & F Happell A-284 Svys. Strait, John Russell to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 4.580 Acres, Isaac Baker A-130 & F Happell A-284 Svys. Curtis, Sheila Strait to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 4.580 Acres, Isaac Baker A-130 & F Happell A-284 Svys. Strait, Mary (Heirs of) and Jackson, Christopher to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 4.580 Acres, Isaac Baker A-130 & F Happell A-284 Svys. GRS Productions, LLC to Pvote Water Systems III, LLC, w/d, 18.502 Acres, J J Tejada A-448 & P S Barnett A-122 Svys. Ganon, Ruth, Camarillo, Juan and Camarillo, John (AKA) to Wolverine Construction, Inc., w/d, 7.68 Acres, Peter Winn Svy, A-464. Pawelek, Ella Nora and Pawelek, Harvey James (Atty-in-Fact) to Pawelek Jr., Isador John, Griffin, Caroline Ann, Pawelek, Harvey James, Hobbs, Sally Marie, Mendez, Peggy Jean and Pawelek, Mark Wayne, w/d, Lts. 9-10, Blk. 81, Schleichers Addn, Nixon. Yang, Robert Yaw and Yang, Hsiao Yen to Rafter PC Development, Inc., w/d, 8.733 Acres (Pt. Lt. 5, RG &), Gonzales. Marriage License Solansky, Joe F. and Trammell, Landra D. Stautzenberger, Cody Jacob and Setliff, Alexandra Marie. Martinez, Cody Garrett and Schautteet, Kimberly Ann. Haynes Jr., Willie Andre and Rodriguez Rodriguez, Ashlien Ann. Carrillo, Emilio S. and McCrutcheon, Mary L. Assumed Names Tieken, Ross and Tieken, Patricia Shiner Pork, Shiner. Tieken, Ross and Tieken Patricia Shiner Beef, Shiner. Valle, Candice Capturing Gods Beauty by Candice, Gonzales.
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Lost in Leesville area... black and white short-haired male Border Collie, named Lucky. Owner Carol Martin at 830-424-3408. Reward.(06-07-12) -------------------------NOTICES -------------The Heights of Gonzales Activity Department is looking for a fridge/freezer to hold supplies for event refreshments. If you would like to donate or know of
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reliable Class A CDL drivers. Hauling belly dumps and home every night. Email - calvinfrank@ cnhpaving.com -------------------------Friendly, dependable Receptionist/ Insurance Clerk needed for busy Dr. office. Telephone, computer data entry, insurance filing, competitive pay. Dr. Gary Gage, 305 St. Lawrence. -------------------------Nixon-Smiley CISD is accepting applications for an Assistant Maintenance Director at the Smiley Campus. See job details and apply online at nixonsmiley.net. -------------------------Plant Openings. Plant Palletizers & Cleanup Positions. Benefits include: Vacation, Sick Leave, Hosp. Ins., Dental, Vision, 401K,
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ESOP. Apply in person at: Cal-Maine foods, Inc., 1680 CR431 or 748 CR 422, Waelder, Texas 78959. Mon-Friday, 7-4 pm. Tele# 830540-4105/830-5404684. -------------------------Wanted: Office Manager for small Christian School. Retired teacher or someone with prior school experience preferred. Must have strong computer and leadership skills, be self motivated and versatile. Salary negotiable. Call 830-672-3838 for interview, or email gracechristianacademy@gvec,net. -------------------------CDL DRIVERS WANTED J.M. Oilfield Service, a family oriented
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company is seeking professional & reliable Class A CDL employees. Requirements: 2 years experience tanker and must be willing to get HazMat endorsement ASAP. Call 830-672-8000. -------------------------AVON Representatives Wanted! Great earning opportunities! Buy or Sell! Call 830-672-2271, Independent Sales Rep.
GARAGE SALES
M-W-C clothing, womens accessories, used gas dryer, misc. items. -------------------------Garage Sale: Lindemann Family, FM 108 towards Smiley, Saturday, June 9th, 7am-12noon. Boys clothing, womens/ mens clothing, toddler car seats, stroller, household items. -------------------------Garage Sale. Saturday, June 9, 7-12. 1603 Hickston. Newborn-3T girl clothes, Mens, ladies, Pack n Play, stroller with carseat. misc. toys, odds-n-ends. CANCEL IF RAIN. -------------------------817 St. Michael. Friday, June 8 and Saturday, June 9, 8-3. Household goods, clothes, furniture,
GARAGE SALES
toys. -------------------------Multi Family Garage Sale. Saturday, June 9, 8-3. 13 miles E. of Gonzales off 532 towards Moulton. Clothes, furniture & more.
MISC. FOR SALE

HOME GROWN TOMATOES. Highway 97 East, next to Green Acres Nursery. 672-2335. -------------------------Lots more household items. Cheap. Also, lg. desk w/swivel chair. 830-203-8529. (0628-12) -------------------------8 ft. Sheet metal brake and 30 Sheet metal sheer for sale. 437-2927; 263-1181. (06-28-12) -------------------------For Sale. Woodgrain panels for Peterbilt. 96-99. $1,000 obo. Call Luis, 830-3390645.(06-28-12) -------------------------Utility trailer, $300; small lawnmower trailer, $50; hog trap, $50; 2 lg. dog cages $25 ea.; baby car seat, stroller, walker, $25 ea.; box of 60 recent DVDs $50 for all. Gonzales. 360-4773699. (06-28-12) -------------------------42-inch riding mower. Excellent condition. $500. 361-2083565.(06-28-12)
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GARAGE SALES
Garage Sale: 225 Reid Street. Saturday, June 9th, 8am1pm. No early birds. Clothes, some furniture, dishes, misc. items. -------------------------Garage Sale & Bake Sale, Saturday, June 9 from 8-?. 725 N. College. Lots of
Time Warner Cable is hiring for Installation Technicians in Gonzales. This position is responsible for performing cable television installations in customer homes, apartments and commercial properties. Must have a valid TX drivers license and a good driving record. Must have good communication skills and the ability to interact with customers and co-workers. Interested applicants must apply online at www.timewarnercable.com www.timewarnercable.com/careers.
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ACCOUNTING CLERK
Southern Clay Products, Inc. Gonzales, Texas
We are an international company, an industry leader, a friendly place to work, and we have outstanding benefits. Reporting to the Controller, the Accounting Clerk will enjoy a variety of challenges with primary responsibility in Accounts Payable. If youre looking for an opportunity to apply your accounting skills and experience, heres what were looking for: High school diploma and knowledge of basic accounting with minimum 1 year full cycle accounts payable experience Strong Excel skills a must; proficient with MS Office (Word; Outlook). Sales tax and 1099 reporting a plus. Ability to work efficiently and accurately in a deadline-oriented environment Able to work independently and as part of a team. Strong verbal and written communication skills
Southern Clay Products, Inc. is a Rockwood Holdings Company. Come visit us at http://www.scprod.com/ or http://www.rockwoodspecialties.com/index.htm Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications Email or fax your resume along with salary requirements to HR Dept. ifrias@scprod.com Fax: 830-672-1908 Southern Clay Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids addressed to the City of Gonzales, will be received until 3:00 P.M. on Tuesday the June 26, 2012 at City Hall located at 820 Saint Joseph Street in Gonzales, Texas 78629 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing all labor, material, tools and equipment and performing all work required for HIGHWAY 97 WELL IMPROVEMENTS. A Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. at City Hall with an on-site visit being a portion of the proceedings. Any bids received after the above-stated date and time will be returned unopened. The contract will be awarded upon vote of the City Council at a regular meeting which will be held at 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday July 10, 2012. Each proposal shall be accompanied by a Certified or Cashiers Check or a Bidders Bond from a surety company licensed in the State of Texas, in an amount of at least Five Percent (5%) of the largest amount bid, payable to the City of Gonzales, Texas as a guarantee that the successful bidder will enter into a contract with the Owner. Major items of work include the following: The work under this contract shall be for the well improvements located on Highway 97. The improvements include a 3,050 gallon double wall polyethylene tank for HCL and a 1,500 gallon single wall polyethylene tank for LAS, 12 and 16 ductile iron piping and fittings, five (5) concrete foundation pads, two (2) 3-HP pumps, chemical feed systems, retrofitting an existing building, electrical improvements and miscellaneous PVC and C-PVC (SDR-17 and SCH 80) piping ranging from 1 to 3. Copies of the Contract Specifications and Drawings are on file at the City of Gonzales City Hall and at the office of LNV, Inc., 8918 Tesoro Drive, Suite 401, San Antonio, Texas 78217, and will be forwarded to prospective bidders or suppliers upon depositing $40.00 with the engineer, LNV, Inc., for each set of documents obtained. If mailed, an additional non-refundable fee of $10.00 will be required from all prospective bidders or suppliers to cover shipping and handling charges. The payment represents reproduction costs and is non-refundable. We reserve the right to process checks electronically by transmitting the amount of the check, routing number, account number, and check serial number to your financial institution. In case of ambiguity or lack of clarity of the prices in the bid forms, the City reserves the right to consider only unit prices written in words, or to reject the entire bid. The City of Gonzales reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding. Bids may be held by the City of Gonzales for a period not to exceed 60 days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the bidders qualifications prior to the contract award.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GONZALES, TEXAS REPEALING ARTICLE 4.200 OIL AND GAS WELL OPERATION AND ADOPTING A NEW ARTICLE 4.200; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ORDINANCE NO. 2012-19
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES, TEXAS, REPEALING SECTION 13.208 DEPOSITS OF THE CITY OF GONZALES CODE OF ORDINANCES AND ADOPTING A NEW SECTION 13.208 UTILITY DEPOSIT POLICY; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF GONZALES, TEXAS CANVASSING THE ELECTION RETURNS OF THE GENERAL ELECTION OF MAY 12, 2012 FOR THE ELECTION OF TWO (2) COUNCIL MEMBERS AND MAYOR AT LARGE OF THE CITY COUNCIL; DECLARING THE RESULTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES, TEXAS DESIGNATING SAGE CAPITAL BANK OF GONZALES, TEXAS AS THE DEPOSITORY FOR THE CITY OF GONZALES, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A DEPOSITORY CONTRACT WITH SAID BANK.
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-52
Honorable Bobby G. ONeal, Mayor City of Gonzales
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF GONZALES AND THE GONZALES DAUGHTERS OF THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS FOR THE USE OF THE RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER MUSEUM
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-53
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MISC. FOR SALE
For Sale: Headache Rack, Bumper Hitch, Aluminum Running Boards, 5 office desks, Lift Chair, Antique Bed, Leather Sofa Bed. 1109 FM 532 West, Shiner. 361-596-4403. -------------------------Roper Ice Box for sale. $200. Call 810-4019483. (06-07-12) -------------------------Air Framing Nailer. Contractor Series. $75..00. Call 361-7412604. -------------------------For Sale: Antique Car Drive up Ramp. 830672-7094.(06-07-12)
MOBILE HOMES
new. Call 830-6601286 for appt.
HOMES FOR RENT

posit. No pets. 830445-9294. -------------------------4BD/1Bath. Fenced Yard. $800/month, $800/deposit. 2BD/1Bath/yard. $550/month, $500/deposit. 2BD/1Bath/yard. $700/month, $500/ deposit. No Pets. First month/Deposit required. Month to Month. Call 830672-3089. -------------------------House for rent in Ottine. 2/1, CA/ CH, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Stove. Fenced Yard. $750/ month + deposit. Rental History and References Required. Call 830857-0270. -------------------------For Rent in Luling. 3 bed, 1 bath, Central Air & heat. $850/month, $600/ deposit. 830-8323163. Earl Landry. -------------------------In Flatonia. Nice Oilfield Housing, 1 BR Multiple Units. Overnight/ Long Term lease. Equipment, yard/ Warehouse next to property. Peyton, 512-948-5306; David, 713-252-1130. -------------------------House for Rent. 302 Lancaster, Moulton, TX. Nice spacious 1BR home w/appliances & a large yard. Call for info. 832-633-3950. -------------------------Single Suite. Perfect for Supervisor for Oil Company. Full kitchen, washer/ dryer, TV/Full cable, wireless internet. No smoking inside. No Pets. Fully furnished and all billls paid. Private Yard/ Garage. Weekly, $280; Deposit $300. Call 512-292-0070 -------------------------Home For Rent. Country Home. completely remodeled. 2BR/1BA, CA, hardwood floors, roof for AG Project. Navarro ISD between Seguin & New Braunfels. $1,000 month, $1,000 deposit. 830-660-7351 or 830-822-5348. -------------------------ATTENTION OIL AND GAS PIPE LINERS - CREW
HOMES FOR RENT

HOUSING AVAILABLE Furnished with all bills paid -- Full Kitchen - Personal bedrooms and living room. WEEKLY RATES AVAILABLE. Please call JR at (512) 292-0070 or (830) 672-3089. -------------------------MOTEL ROOMS AVAILABLE NIGHTLY RATES Single nightly rates starting at $35.00 per night. Which include A/C, Microwave, Refrigerator, TV/Cable and furnished with all bills paid. Please call JR at (512) 292-0070 or (830) 672-3089. -------------------------For Rent to oilfield or pipeline workers 2BR/1BA, CH/A, furnished kitchen in Yoakum. Call 361293-6821. -------------------------3/2, like new 1,800 sq. ft. in Nixon. $1,000/mo. Call 830-857-6921.
WANT TO RENT
Small house, apartment,mobile home. Reasonable rent, possibly bills paid. Nixon, Leesville or possibly Belmont. 830-2038529. (Cell phone) (06-28-12) -------------------------Looking for a nice house in or near Gonzales. 940-2844255.
COMM. FOR RENT

For Rent: Industrial Property for rent. M1 Ind. Storage Yard, 70x130. Church Street. 830423-2103. -------------------------For sale or lease. 10,000 sq. ft. Bldg. with multi-level loading docks Prime location - with offices and separate garage. Call 830-857-5448. -------------------------For Lease: Small office space w/workshop located at 339 St. George. Recently Renovated, $400/ month. For more information please (830) 672-5580.
APTS. FOR RENT

2BR furnished Apartment for rent. Call 672-6265 for more information.
HOME SERVICES
sonable Rates. Call (512) 508-6221. -------------------------IM LOOKING FOR WORK Im not hiring. Need a job as a Nurse Aide in hospital, Agency or home. Im a CNA & CPR certified and need work in Medical Center. Fredericksburg area ONLY. Full-time. If you have a relative needing exceptional care in San Antonio, please call and ask for Chell, 830-391-4837. -------------------------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.(0607-12)
AUTOS
1985 Ford F250 4WD, 460 motor, Engine, transmission, 4WD, Rear End, Locking Hubs. All work fine. Great for parts. $500.00. Firm, 830263-2482.(06-07-12) -------------------------Tires for Sale. 4 brand new tires - 255-35ZR20 Nitto Extreme ZR with Rims - Martin Bros 20 universal rims. $500. 830-8571340. -------------------------SIMPLY THE BEST deals on new Chevrolets and GMCs AND over 100 used vehicles with financing to fit most credit situations. Grafe Chevrolet GMC - Hallettsville, TX - 361798-3281 OR 800798-3225. (6/28/12) -------------------------For Sale: 1997 White Mazda Millenia. Has 2.3 DOHC engine, has minor problems but has lots of extra features. All auto, lether, and has sound system, etc. Asking $1,800 or best offer. 903-603-2289 or 512963-3821.(5-10-12) -------------------------2005 Chevy Colorado, only 47K miles. $9,999! (830) 3051330. -------------------------2008 Kia Optima, only 14K miles. $13,988. 830-3034381. -------------------------2009 Ford Focus. Great Gas Mileage. $14,495. 830-3051330. -------------------------2010 Chevy Cobalt. Great Car! Gas Saver. Only $14,988 830-303-4381. -------------------------2009 Toyota Corolla. Awesome car great on gas mileage. $15,055. 830-3051330. -------------------------2008 Dodge Avenger. Only 35K miles. $15,799. 830-3034381.
HOME SERVICES
Electrical Wiring, Troubleshooting, Repairs, etc. Licensed & Insured. Call 830-437-5747. (06-28-12) -------------------------For Your Specialty Cake Needs. Call Connie Komoll, 830-203-8178. -------------------------Will do house cleaning Monday thru Friday. Call 830-203-0735. -------------------------Sewing & Alterations. Jo West. 830-203-5072. Call between 9 a.m. & 9 p.m. -------------------------LITTLE MISS DAWNS CLEANING SERVICES Residential Commercial RV Cleaning $30.00 Bonded. Ref. #TAR7037872. Have References. Rea-
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ROOMMATE WANTED
Male Roommate wanted to share house in Shiner. $350/mo. Bills paid. Call 361-550-1855. (06-07-12)
FIREWOOD
For Sale: Post Oak Firewood - year old - size and quantity to fit your need. Delivery available. Call for prices, 830-5404776 or 830-8573273.
COMMERCIAL FOR RENT

Office space for rent. 1,500 sq. ft. Recently remodeled. 314 W. Cone. If interested call 830672-4433. -------------------------2500 Sq. Ft. Commercial Building for rent. CA/CH, 304 Thornton St. Call 830-672-3147. (0607-12)
FOR LEASE
OIL COMPANY AND OPERATOR TRUCK LOT FOR LEASE. Have land at intersection of Hwy. 80 and 90A. Space available for up to 12 18 wheelers. Nice RV Park next door. Serious Inquiries Only! 830556-6905, Richard Walker.
HAY FOR SALE

Hay for sale. Large Bales. $50.00 Call 830-481-4707.
FARM EQUIPMENT
Moldboard Plow. 16, 3 bottom, $150. 3 pt. grader blade, $75. Call 830-4814707.
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FURNITURE
For Sale: Queensize mattress set, $200; complete desk w/ hutch, $30; Dining Room table with 4 high back chairs, solid wood, $300; Low back swivel recliner rocker, $150. Call 672-3728. -------------------------Free - 2 6ft. Curio cabinets (need repairs, Cost $300). Haul off. 830-2038529. (06-28-12). -------------------------Large solid oak wooden desk, w/ glass top. also Large dark wood desk. Both in good condition. Price negotiavle. Call 830-2634181. (06-07-12) -------------------------Small round dining table with leaf, extends to oval. $50. Vintage pub table with extensions, $175. Black metal futon with mattress & cover. Like new. $75. 830-540-3382.
Accolade Home Care and Hospice, a regional faith based company, is looking for caring and compassionate Registered Nurses and a Social Worker (LMSW preferred) to serve our patients and families. Accolade Home Care and Hospice offers competitive salaries, mileage reimbursement, generous PTO benefits, excellent health and life insurance options, a 401k program, and an excellent work environment. To learn more about an opportunity with Accolade Hospice, please contact Judy Cretors at 361-293-9099 or you may email your resume to judy.cretors@fms-regional.com. To learn more about an opportunity with Accolade Home Care, please contact Matt Lang at 512-517-6531 or you may submit your resume to matt.lang@fms-regional.com.
W.B. Farm and Ranch Supply is now hiring

Skills needed. Product Knowledge. Computer Skills(General) Customer Service oriented Class A or B CDL required Full time. Guaranteed! 40 hours per week. Send Resume or Apply in person NO PHONE CALLS ACCEPTED W.B. Farm and Ranch Supply 2031 Water St. (Hwy. 183 N.) Gonzales, TX 78629
Salesperson
A Medical Nursing Staffing Agency
Truck Driver/Yard
Looking for RNs, LVNs, CNAs, Sitters, to cover shifts in surrounding areas.
Full Time Part Time Just Weekends Available Pay rate for: RNs - $32.00 Per/H LVNs - $25.00 Per/H. CNAs - $12.00 Per/H Sitters - $9.00 Per/H Offering $1,000 Bonus If you are interested give Heather a call at
Maintenance Position Open

Waelder Housing Authority is accepting applications for a full-time maintenance position. Only qualified applicants need apply. MUST be well organized, have knowledge of Electrical, Plumbing, Sewer Lines and Lift Station, Inventory, carpentry skills, ability to maintain apartment units in clean, decent and safe condition. Operate lawn equipment, floor equipment, receive and document service request. Good people skills, a plus. Health Ins. and Retirement benefits. Salary based on qualifications. Must be able to pass criminal history. Apply at WHA Office located at: 220 North Avenue A, Waelder, TX. Call 830-203-0009 for additional information.
Office: (361)221-2324 Cell: (361)772-1705
Caraway Ford Gonzales

1405 Sarah DeWitt P.O. Box 1960 Gonzales, Texas 78629 830-672-9646
Oil Change Technician

**Full Time**
Opportunities at
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HOMES FOR RENT

3BR furnished house. Call 6726265 for more information. -------------------------3BR/2BA, 318 DeWitt St. $850/ month, $850/de-
Valid Driver License Required *** 401k, Insurance and Vacation

available upon eligibility!
Application may be picked up at front office
MOBILE HOMES
For Sale: 16X64 2/2, 5 years old, like
Now Hiring
Apply today, Start today!!! Production/Poultry Processing:
Maintenance Back Dock Hanger Back Dock Driver w/ Class B or CDL 2nd Processing Sanitation (Nights)
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Vocational Nursing Instructors

Victoria College is hiring two VN Instructors for the Allied Health Division Vocational Nursing Program. The positions are available at our VC Gonzales Center and at our Hallettsville VN Program. The positions are Full-time, 12 month, tenure track positions starting August 2012. The Salary range is $45,000-$50,000 depending on qualifications. Employee benefits include retirement; paid health insurance; group rates for dental, life, and disability insurance; tuition waiver, paid leave, Sec. 125 flex; and a quality work environment. For application details see our website at www.victoriacollege.edu/ jobsatvc or contact us at 361-572-2459 in Victoria or at 1-830-672-6251 in Gonzales. EOE.
Victoria College Gonzales Center and Hallettsville VN Program Are now hiring
WANTED: 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 John Clark @ ext. 112
CDL DRIVERS NEEDED
All Positions Full-time Part-time Flexible Schedules Competitive Wages Now Accepting Applications Please apply in person at
1803 N. St. Joseph Gonzales, Texas 78629
Feed Mill - FM 108 S., Gonzales Production

Day & Night Shifts Available
Mon.-Fri., 8-10 hr. days

Must have proof of identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. Drug screening as applicable to position.
Human Resources 603 W. Central, Hwy. 87, Nixon, Texas

830-582-1619 for more information. ~ Si Habla Espanol
Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms has immediate full time positions available for Mushroom Harvesters Picker Helpers Production Crew Irrigation Pack Room Night Sanitation Crew New entry level wages. We offer 401k, vacation and life insurance. Apply at Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms, Inc. County Road 348, Gonzales, TX. 830.540.4516. KPMF is an EOE. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms esta solicitando inmediatamente personal de tiempo completo para las areas de Piscadores de hongo Ayudates de pisquero Grupo de Produccin Regadores Empaque Grupo Nocturno de Limpieza Nuevo Salario base. Ofrecemos 401k, vacaciones y seguro de Vida. Aplicar en KPMF County Road 348, Gonzales, TX 830.540.4516. KPMF es un empleador con igualdad de oportunidades.
EquipmEnt OpEratOr
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 B-CDL 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 City Hall or mail to: City of Gonzales Attn: Payroll Dept. P.O. Box 547 Gonzales, TX 78629 NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE
SEGUINS GROWING AND SO ARE WE!
SALES PROFESSIONAL NEEDED

Were one of the areas most exciting dealerships and we want you!
Opening available for an experienced Car Salesperson. We offer full benets. Apply in person. Ask for Buddy Cupit
509 W. IH-10 Seguin 830-303-4381
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RVS FOR SALE
RV For Sale. 33 w/2 slides. Contact Richard, 830-556-6905. -------------------------Ford Motorhome. 44,000 orig. miles. All working. $2,995. 830-857-6565.
RV SITES RENT
RV-SITES-GONZALES COUNTY. Large lots, long term rentals, with laundry service available. $270/mo. + utilities, Weekly-$100; Daily-$20. Pool Opens Summer. Call for information. 830-4243600. -------------------------RV Sites Available in Nixon. $350/mo. includes utilities. Call 830-857-6921.
PETS
2 doors. $300. Call for info, leave number & will call back. 830-540-4063, Harwood. -------------------------Training Male Chihuahuas. 10 wks. All shots, wormed. 1 black & white, 1 blue. $100. 210379-0771. -------------------------We stock Sportmix Dog and Cat Food, Demon WP for those ants and scorpions. Gonzales Poultry Supply, 1006 St. Paul Street, 672-7954.(TFN)
LIVESTOCK
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.
LAND
Call 830-263-4888 for information.
STORAGE
K&S Storage Units 922 St. Peter, Gonzales, Texas. Units are available for rent with specials. Call 830-445-9583 or 830-857-3505 for details.
TRAVEL TRAILERS FOR RENT

RV Rentals available at Belmont RV Park Estates. Call Richard, 830-556-6095. -------------------------Travel Trailers for rent. Located at J.B. Wells, Gonzales, Texas. Cheaper than motel. Clean, fully furnished, 32 ft. trailers. $300/ a week. Please call for more info & rates. Pug @ 512-9630000 or Dawn @ 512-508-6221.
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REAL ESTATE
Home for Sale. 4/1 on large tree shaded corner lot, close to schools. Need some work. $49,500. 830-8574974 or 830-6727405. -------------------------4 bedroom, 2 bath home. Swimming pool. Great neighborhood. Close to schools. Call 830857-1576. -------------------------Home for sale. Las Hadas Subdivision - Between Seguin and New Braunfels on Hwy. 46. 334 Las Hadas. Spectacular riverfront estate 5BR/4.5Ba, with boat landing and 2100 tiled covered cabana on the Guadalupe River. Surprisingly beautiful features including hardwood floors, beamed and wooden ceilings, extensive use of oak hardwood, copper covered cabinets, 2 curved stairways, Murano chandeliers, fully furnished with custom furniture, antiques, crystal, china, silver, wide-screen TV, sound system, and much more. Breath taking view of the Guadalupe River on Lake McQueeney. cdkproperties.com. (06-07-12) -------------------------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.
MISC. SERVICES
Weekly Pool Maintenance now available from Green Acres Outdoors. Call Patrick for your service scheduling. 830-263-1464. -------------------------Electrical wiring, troubleshooting & repairs. 830-4375747. -------------------------Plumbing Repairs. All Types of Plumbing. Master Plumber. Reasonable Rates. Please Call 713203-2814 or 281415-6108. License #M18337 -------------------------A/C & Electrical side jobs: New installs, A/C maintenance, Condenser changeouts, Residential & Commercial at affordable prices. Please call David anytime at 830-2631747.(3-15-12) -------------------------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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RECREATION
For Sale: 2005 Nitro 700 LX with 90 Mercury. Nitro trailer & boat cover. Less than 10 hrs. on motor. $9,500 obo. Call 830-263-1464. -------------------------For Sale or Trade: 27 Sailboat, Beam 8, fiberglass. 361561-3335. Ask for Jeff. -------------------------2006 Land Prides 4x4 Recreational Vehicle For Sale. Approx. 200 hours. Honda Motor. Independent Suspension. Windshield and Roof. 4x4. Asking - $4,950.00 in very good condition. Call 830-8574670.
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Flatonia brings home 2nd state title

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AUSTIN Ahead 4-1 going into the bottom of the seventh inning, the Flatonia Lady Bulldogs likely felt they had the Class 1A state title just about wrapped up. So they relaxed a little and lost some focus, allowing Sam Rayburn Ivanhoe to bring in three runs to force extra innings but rallied in the top of the ninth, winning 6-4 Thursday afternoon at the University of Texas at Austins Red and Charline McCombs Field. We were cruising along in style until the seventh inning when we thought we had it in the bag, pitcher Katie Steinhauser remarked. We relaxed too much and let those runs get on the base. We had those two outs and then it got tied. We had to work as a team to get those next three outs and score two runs. Taylor Williams second home run of the tournament put Flatonia ahead 5-4 with one out in the top
of the ninth. When I saw Williams hit it, I thought Stay fair, stay fair because it looked to be hooking a little bit, Flatonia head coach Rodney Stryk said. And then it was jubilee once I saw it was fair. I was not expecting that pitch to be a home run, Williams said. I just wanted to get on base. Alex Bruns drew a walk and Steinhauser got a single before she was replaced on base by Kimberlyn Michalec. Chandler Fike grounded out to second to move Bruns to third and Michalec to second. Bruns advanced home on the error to cushion Flatonias lead by one more run. The Lady Rebels (25-21) had one more chance and three more outs to play with in the bottom of the seventh. Jaiden Pelton got a hit and Sydney Davis got a hit to center field. Brittnie Whirley reached on the error, and Pelton went all the way home to bring Ivanhoe within 4-2. Ali Wicheman flew out to Williams at third base for
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the first out. Cassidy Hall grounded out to Steinhauser to move Whirley to second and Davis to third. Maddie Dow singled and got to second on the throw while Davis and Whirley both advanced home for the tie at 4-4. Avery Cranford was walked and Alaina
Members of the Flatonia softball team are shown after winning the Class 1A State Softball Championship. (Photo by Mark Lube) Kissinger hit a ball to Williams for the third out. Steinhauser was not about to let lighting strike twice in the same place in the bottom of the ninth. I was confident in getting the job taken care of, she said. I know if I put the ball in the right place and they hit, we are going to get the job done. We did slip up which caused us to have to go into extra innings. We are a great team and we worked together. In the bottom of the ninth inning, Steinhauser sat Whirley and then Wicheman singled. Hall followed with a base hit for two runners on base. Dow grounded out to Steinhauser, moving Wicheman to third and Hall to second. Cranford hit a ball to center field that Crystal Rodriguez secured in her FLATONIA, Page C5
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Tieken concludes second trip to TJHRA Finals

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Incoming Nixon eighthgrader Rylan Tieken has been to the Texas Junior High Rodeo Association State Finals now two years in a row. The young cowboy took part in breakway, ribbon roping, chute dogging and his all-time favorite team roping, which he has been practicing and riding in for the last eight years. I think it was awesome to make the State Finals two years in a row, he said. I think I did good, but not good enough or fast enough to advance to the national finals. He said he likes being part of a two-man team in team roping. I get to rope with a partner, Tieken said. I
lose or win with my roping partner. In the first performance, I caught two feet on the end. On my second and third tries, I legged the animal both times. Breakaway is really competitive. Some of my fellow contestants have horses are a little faster than mine and they are able to spend more time practicing. I just go out and do my best. In ribbon roping, Tieken missed both times. He has been ribbon roping since he was eight. Chute dogging is the event Tieken has done the least amount of time. He only started taking part last year as a 12-year-old, his first year in the junior high rodeo association. It is not all that challenging at the regional rodeos, Tieken said. The
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steers are tougher to wrestle at the state finals. Tieken and partner Tucker Menz of Boerne came in the top 10 in team roping. Next school year will be his last in the junior high rodeo association. For Tieken, his goal is simple: be one of the best in the nation. I plan to make it to the state finals in all of my events and then hopefully, I will do well enough to go to nationals, he said. Tieken plans to stay involved in rodeo in the future. I will take part in high school rodeo and will try to win a rodeo scholarship so I can participate in the Rylan Tieken (left) and partner, Tucker Menz of Boerne, finished in the top ten sport in college, he said. He is the son of Robin of Team Roping at the 2012 TJHRA State Finals last week. (Photo by Mark Lube) and Charles Zella of Nixon, and Gene Tieken of Gon- Donald and Anne Tieken to thank his parents and rodeo and rodeo-related grandparents for all of their activities. zales, and the grandson of of Gonzales. Tieken said he wants support of his numerous
The Texas Junior High Rodeo Association State Finals will need to grab a Snickers because they are not going anywhere for a while. Last week during the Summer Concert Series, KCTI radio personality Egon Barthels made the announcement that the TJHRA board of directors voted to keep the event at J.B. Wells. The finals have been held in Gonzales since their inception in 2005. The location was up for bids this year and is every three years. Waco was one of the main cities competing against Gonzales for the finals location. Kelsey Espenson of Hart won the All-Around Cowgirl with 1,460 points and Banderas Whitley Whitewood was the Reserve AllAround Cowgirl with 1,045 points. Taking the spot of the All-Around Cowboy was Sy Feltin of Dublin as he ended with 1,655 points and John Douch from Hunstville was Reserve AllAround Cowboy as he recorded 1,610 points. Texas Junior High Rodeo State Finals (Top 5 finishers) Barrell Racing: 1. Holly Wright, 16.676-16.37216.434-49.482; 2. Kelsey Epenson, 16.667-16.69316.402-49.762; 3. Darcy Taylor, 16.855-16.61516.316-49.786; 4. Sissy Winn, 16.614-17.02616.563-50.203; 5. Whitley Whitewood, 16.94316.652-16.578-50.173. Season Average: 1. Wright, 60 pts; 2. Espenson, 50 pts; 3. Taylor, 47 pts; 4. Winn, 41 pts; 5. Whitewood, 39. Boys Breakaway: 1.True
Lacina, 3.240-5.300-2.85011.390; 2. Greg Cordova, 5.570-3.170-2.700-11.440; 3. Levi Boatright, 2.9703.320-2.700-9.960; 4. Paden Bray, 4.350-3.8403.500-11.690; 5. Clint Webster, 2.700-2.600-14.36019.660. Season Average: 1. Lacina, 50; 2. Cordova, 47; 3. Boatright, 44; 4. Bray, 37; 5. Webster, 30. Boys Goat Tying: 1. Zack Kirkpatrick, 9.54010.860-10.510-30.910; 2. John Douch, 9.930-11.10010.710-31.740; 3. Weston Greener, 10.240-10.67010.890-31.800; 4. Logan Cook, 11.910-11.3708.820-32.100; 5. Paden Bray, 9.170-10.510-13.75033.430. Season Average: 1. Kirkpatrick, 60; 2. Douch, 52; 3. Weston, 49; 4. Cook, 45; 5. Bray, 38 Bull Riding: 1. Boudreax Campbell, 83.0-69.0-80.0232.0; 2. Calvin Kovar, 70.0-69.0-32.0-171.0; 3. Jake Morrow, 0.0-69.076.0-145.0; 4. Seth Rustin, 0.0-72.0-51.0-123.0; 5. Landon Castillo, 63.073.0-0.0-136.0 Season Average: 1. Campbell, 65.75; 2. Kovar, 53.25; 3. Morrow, 48.75; 4. Rustin, 34.0; 5. Castillo, 34.0 Calf Roping: 1. John Douch, 12.940-9.74010.100-32.330; 2. Sy Felton, 11.10-12.010-10.11033.230; 3. Zack Kirkpatrick, 13.370-12.990-9.23035.590; 4. Westyn Hughes, 15.730-11.220-10.57037.250; 5. Brett Stuart, 13.060-12.870-16.14042.070. Season Average: 1. Douch, 63; 2. Felton, 57; 3. Kirkpatrick, 53; 4. Hughes, 47; 5. Stuart, 37 Chute Dogging: 1. Ty Nichols, 2.580-2.8502.120-7.550; 2. Westyn Hughes, 3.530-1.9702.080-7.580; 3. John Douch, 3.290-3.920-1.980-9.190; 4. Warren Koehn, 3.4202.140-3.390-8.950; 5. Sy
Felton, 3.270-2.670-2.8908.830. Season Average: 1. Nichols, 53; 2. Hughes, 53; 3. Douch, 42; 4. Koehn, 37; 5. Felton, 35.50 Girls Breakaway: 1. Destiny Hatfield, 3.2602.940-3.0-9.20; 2. Madisen Goforth, 3.420-2.8403.940-10.20; 3. Brooke Jordan, 2.670-12.6203.230-18.520; 4. Bailey Jay, 4.610-3.720-3.040-11.370; 5. Kaci Reaves, 5.3503.920-3.590-12.860. Season Average: 1. Hatfield, 60; 2. Goforth, 48; 3. Jordan, 43; 4. Jay, 42; 5. Reaves, 35 Girls Goat Tying: 1. Mariah Horton, 7.9407.380-7.720-23.040; 2. Kelsey Epenson, 10.4308.160-9.010-27.60; 3. Gage Brown, 8.090-12.1808.990-29.260; 4. Audrey Wen, 9.590-10.040-8.72028.350; 5. Chase Mertz, 9.390-10.540-9.710-30.230. Season Average: 1. Horton, 70; 2. Espenson. 51; 3. Brown, 49; 4. Wren, 42; 5. Mertz, 29.50. Pole Bending: 1. Raelee Self, 20.210-20.022-19.57059.802; 2. Sadie Fomby, 20.790-20.657-20.84662.293; 3. Anna Pickett, 20.974-20.786-20.20761.967; 4. Davette Stegman, 21.025-20.949-20.15262.126; 5. Laney Fowler, 21.113-20.574-20.90662.593. Season Average: 1. Self, 65; 2. Fomby, 44; 3. Pickett, 42; 4. Stegman, 40; 5.Fowler, 31. Ribbon Roping: 1. Zack Kirkpatrick/Kelsey Espenson, 7.880-9.850-7.14024.870; 2. Logan Cook/Lara Elliot, 8.990-9.030-7.39025.410; 3. Brett Stuart/Jaxon Schultz, 6.790-12.1807.740-26.710; 4. Tanner Green/Allison Hannah, 7.80-9.920-8.60-26.320; 5. Dakota Felton/Whitley Whitewood, 7.050-11.13017.910-36.090. Season Average: 1. Kirkpatrick/Espenson, 59; 2. Cook/Elliot,
55; 3. Stuart/Shultz, 48; 4. Green/Hannah, 45; 5. Felton/Whitley, 35. Team Roping: 1. Kyler Gomez/Ross Ashford, 7.20-7.80-8.080-23.080; 2. Logan Weeks/Greg Cordova, 7.0-11.460-7.94026.40; 3. Brett Stuart/Tyson Thompson, 9.230-7.54012.010-28.780; 4. Tanner Green/Justin De La Garza, 10.770-8.530-13.18032.480; 5. Blake Bentley/ Coleby Payne, 9.760-9.54014.460-33.760 Season Average: 1. Gomez/Ashford, 62; 2. Weeks/Cordova, 60; 3. Stuart/Thompson, 54; 4. Green/De La Garza, 44; 5. Bentley/Payne, 41. Local Contestants Cullen Eppright (Cost): Boys Breakaway, 15. 3.570100.0-100.0-203.570; Boys Goat Tying, 39. 100.0 18.970-100-218.970; Chute Dogging, 70. 100.0-100.0100.0-300.0; Ribbon Roping, 145., 12.560-100.0100.0-212.560. Rylan Tieken (Nixon): Boys Breakaway, 51. 100.014.380-100.0-214.380; Chute Dogging, 42. 9.3704.710-100.0-114.080; Ribbon Roping, 85., 100-.0100.0-100.0-300.0; Team Roping (Heeler), 14., 15.370-21.520-18.25055.140. Colt Richards (Yoakum): Calf Roping, 9. 21.67014.570-17.090-53.330; Ribbon Roping, 25., 9.520100.0-100.0-209.520; Team Roping (Header), 15., 100.0-6.920-21.360128.280. Cierra Nash (Cost): Girls Breakaway, 50. 100.0100.0-100.00-300.0 McKenzie Caldwell (Gonzales): Girls Breakaway, 77. , 100.0-100.0100.0-300.0; Pole Bending , 50., 29.549-21.970-100.0151.519.
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Gonzales 8-year-old Specials All-Star Softball Team

Trinity Aguero Samantha Barnick Alicia Camarillo Lidia Cleveland Ashtyn Kardosz Ashleigh Luensmann Meray Molina Grace Morgan Brooklyn Simper Madelynn Brown Dory Gonzales Johanna Lamprecht Manager Gabe Aguero Coaches Ronnie Luensmann Wade Zella Jim Lamprecht 8-year-old Special All-Star Softball Tournament tentatively scheduled for June 14 in Lockhart.
Jose Padilla takes a moment to admire his work after knocking the ball into play. (Photo by Mark Lube)
Gonzales 8-year-old Specials All-Star Baseball Team

Brett Breitschopf Caleb Camarillo Jacob Camarillo Jared Cook Paul DeLeon Damian Longoria Cesar Matamoros Gerard Nunez Lantz Pyssen Fabian Ramirez Colby Richter Jessie Vigil Landon Watson Jace Ramos Manager Daniel Camarillo Coaches Spencer Breitschopf Roy Johnson Chris Camarillo 8-year-old Specials All-Star Baseball Tournament is tentatively set for June 14 in Lockhart.
Blake Cox winds up before delivering a pitch. (Photo by Mark Lube)
Micah Medellin puts on the brakes at third base. (Photo by Mark Lube)
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The Great Outdoors

Clean boat is best deterrent for most invasive species
Cannon News Services Invasive species, plants or animals that find their way to new places they dont belong and cause economic, environmental or ecological damage, have wreaked havoc throughout the U.S. A couple of well-known examples are the lamprey invasion of the Great Lakes and everybodys favorite in Texas, the fire ant. Texas is home to a number of aquatic invasive species. Two species in particular are at the top of the most-wanted list: zebra mussels and giant salvinia. Zebra mussels are small, less than 1 inches long as adults, and currently exist in Lake Texoma (on the Red River of the Texas/ Oklahoma border) and in West Prong Sister Grove Creek above Lake Lavon. Zebra mussels hitchhike their way from lake to lake on boats and boat trailers. Zebra mussels, once they invade, attach themselves to almost any underwater object and quickly form large colonies on rocks, boat hulls, boat docks, pipes or even your trotline. They can make water recreation dangerous because of their razor-sharp edges, harm boats and motors, damage public-water intake structures and alter aquatic ecosystems to the detriment of native species and sport fish. Giant salvinia, first found in Texas in 1997, is a free-floating fern that can double in size in just a few days and can form mats up to three feet thick. It can take over an entire cove in a matter of weeks, choking out all aquatic life below its thick mats and making boating, swimming or fishing impossible. One way to curb the spread of these destructive hitchhikers is to clean, drain and dry boats and trailers after recreating on any Texas water body known to have aquatic invasive species. (Hydrilla, the only known aquatic invasive in the Big Country, is found at Lakes O. H. Ivie and Hubbard Creek). First, CLEAN all debris and plant material from the boat and trailer. Second, DRAIN all water from the boat, engine, livewells and bait buckets. Third, let the boat and trailer DRY for at least a week before using the boat in a non-infested water body. If your boat has invasive species on it or if you dont have time to let it sit out and dry for at least a week, wash it using a high pressure washer with hot (140 degree F), soapy water. No Big Country water body has either zebra mussels or giant salvinia. Lets keep it that way. For more information on Texas invasive species, go to www.texasinvasives. org. You can also visit YouTube on the internet and search dont let invasives take over texas lakes or, for a humorous public service announcement, search giant salvinia PSA texas parks and wildlife. These videos are also on our Facebook Shown at top is the first place team from the recent Wednesday Night Scramble held at Independence Park page (http://www.facebook. Golf Course in Gonzales. They are Raul Contreras, Jerrod Hoyle, Glenda Kessler and Bill Kessler. Pictured above is the second place team, whose members were Wiley Bluhm, Aaron Burek, Jay Windham and Casey com/tpwdifabilene). Mims. Not pictured is Roy Staton. (Courtesy photo)
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Texas Weekly Fishing Report

GULF COAST REGION EAST GALVESTON BAY Trout are good for drifters working deep shell on limetreuse and plum plastics. Waders have taken good trout on topwaters on the south shoreline. Trout are good on the south shoreline on Catch 5s, MirrOlures and Catch 2000s. WEST GALVESTON BAY Trout are fair for drifters on live bait over reefs. Waders have taken good trout on topwaters. Sheepshead, redfish and black drum are good at the jetty on shrimp and crabs. Offshore is good for ling and kingfish. Red snapper season opens June 1. TEXAS CITY Trout are fair to good on April Fools Reef on live shrimp and croakers. A few fish are showing in the channel on croakers. FREEPORT Trout are good at San Luis Pass on shrimp and MirrOlures. The surf has held trout on live bait and artificial. Sand trout and sheepshead are good on live shrimp on the reefs in Christmas Bay. EAST MATAGORDA BAY Trout are good for drifters on live shrimp over humps and scattered shell. Redfish are fair to good on the edge of the Intracoastal on crabs and mullet. WEST MATAGORDA BAY Trout are good on sand and grass humps on soft plastics and topwaters. Redfish are good on topwaters and live shrimp in Oyster Lake. PORT OCONNOR Trout and redfish are good on topwaters and live bait over sand, grass and shell in San Antonio Bay. Trout and redfish are fair for drifters working the back lakes with live shrimp. ROCKPORT Trout are fair to good in the guts and channels on freelined shrimp. Trout are fair over grass while drifting with live shrimp. Redfish are good on mullet on the Estes Flats. PORT ARANSAS Trout, redfish and sheepshead are fair to good at the jetty on shrimp and croakers. Trout are good in the surf on topwaters and croakers. Offshore is good for kingfish. Red snapper season opens June 1. CORPUS CHRISTI Trout are fair to good on the edge of the spoils on Gulps and live shrimp. Redfish are good in the potholes on shrimp. BAFFIN BAY Trout are good on topwaters around rocks and grass. Trout are good at night in the Land Cut on live shrimp. Redfish are fair to good in Nine Mile Hole on gold spoons and topwaters. PORT MANSFIELD Trout are good on topwaters around sand and grass. Redfish are fair to good while drifting pot holes and while anchored with natural baits at East Cut. Offshore is good for red snapper and kingfish in state waters. SOUTH PADRE Trout and redfish are fair to good on live bait in the shallows in South Bay and Mexiquita Flats. Trout, Spanish mackerel and sheepshead are good at the jetty. PORT ISABEL Trout and redfish are fair to good on the flats on live shrimp and in Airport Cove. Trout are good on the deeper edges and flats in Laguna Vista on topwaters and live shrimp. SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS REGION BRAUNIG Water clear. Black bass are fair on watermelon crankbaits and soft plastic worms in reeds. Striped bass are fair down rigging silver and gold spoons near the jetty and dam. Redfish are good down rigging spoons near the jetty and dam. Channel and blue catfish are good on liver, cut bait, and cheesebait near the dam. CALAVERAS Water clear. Black bass are fair on minnows. Striped bass are fair on chicken livers and shad along the shoreline. Redfish are good on live bait along the crappie wall and the dam. Channel catfish are good on liver and shad near the railroad trestle. Blue catfish are fair on shrimp and cut bait. Yellow catfish are slow. CHOKE CANYON Water clear; 7882 degrees; 12.69 low. Black bass are fair on watermelon crankbaits and RatLTraps. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are good on shrimp and nightcrawlers. Yellow catfish are fair on trotlines baited with live perch. COLETO CREEK Water fairly clear; 1.80 low. Black bass are fair on watermelon spinnerbaits and crankbaits. Striped bass are slow. White bass are fair on minnows and white striper jigs. Crappie are fair on minnows and pink tube jigs. Channel and blue catfish are good on shrimp and perch. Yellow catfish are fair on trotlines baited with live perch. FALCON Water stained; 8185 degrees; 29.54 low. Black bass are fair on chartreuse spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and Rat LTraps. Striped bass are slow. Crappie are fair on minnows and green tube jigs. Channel and blue catfish are very good on frozen shrimp under birds. Yellow catfish are slow. Everyone in a boat must have a Mexico fishing license (if fishing the Mexico side) whether fishing or not. PRAIRIES AND LAKES REGION BASTROP Water stained; 7882 degrees. Black bass are fair on small spinnerbaits and RatLTraps. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are good on shrimp, minnows, and stinkbait. Yellow catfish are slow. FAYETTE Water stained. Black bass are fair on topwaters and buzzbaits early, later switching to chartreuse soft plastics over grass. Channel and blue catfish are fair on shrimp and perch.
Williams named tournament MVP

By MARK LUBE
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Father/son basketball tourney slated for June 16 in Gonzales

A Father and Son Basketball Tournament will be held on Saturday, June 16. Divisions will be 3-on-3 for fathers and sons 18+, 2-on-2 fathers and sons grades 9-12, 2-on-2 fathers and sons grades 7-8, and fathers and sons grades 5-6. Entry fee for 3-on-3 is $50 and $40 for 2-on-2. For more information on playing times and sites, call Johnny Ross Hunt at 830557-3956. St. Paul Basketball Camp The Shiner St. Paul Basketball Camp will be held June 18-21 at the St. Paul High School Gym for players in grades 1-12. Grades 1-4 will go from 8-9 a.m. and grades 5-8 will go from 9-10 in the fundamentals camp. Grades 9-12 will have position camp from 10-11:30 a.m.
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AUSTIN Taylor Williams isnt so sure she alone deserves MVP of the Class 1A State Tournament. I think the whole team deserves it, she said. Our pitcher (Katie Steinhauser) pitched one heck of a game and we have a solid defense. Williams collected home run Nos. 7 and 8 last week in the UIL Softball championship at the University of Texas at Austin. Williams smacked a tworun jack in the semifinal 4-1 victory against the Garrison Lady Bulldogs. Her solo home run in the top of the ninth Thursday against the Sam Rayburn Ivanhoe Lady Rebels turned into the game-winner as Flatonia prevailed, 6-4, to win their second softball state title. That felt pretty amazing because I was not expecting that pitch to be a home run. I was just trying to get on base and make things hap-
Taylor Williams is presented with the MVP Award by an official from the UIL. Williams blasted two homers and drove in four runs over the two-game series. (Photo by Mark Lube) pen, Williams said. It just turned out for the best. Against Garrison, Willams was 1-for-2, two runs, two RBI and a home run. And in the state title game, she struggled early, but went 1-for-4, two RBI. For the season, Williams batted .449 with 40 hits at 89 at-bats, 48 runs scored, 52 RBI, eight home runs, seven triples, eight doubles, 40 walks, 24 intentional walks, six sacrifice flys, .620 on base and 14-for-14 on stolen bases. Williams, a junior and three-year varsity starter, has her college plans tentatively set as she has verbally committed to play softball for the University of North Carolina.
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Cost of the camp is $30, and forms need to be mailed to Cardinal Basketball Camp, Attention: Coach Dana Beal, PO Box 1131, Shiner, TX 77984. Make checks payable to Dana Beal. St. Paul Volleyball Camp The Shiner St. Paul Volleyball Camp will be held June 18-21 at the St. Paul Gym for players in grades 3-12. Grades 3-6 will have camp from 1-3 p.m.; grades 6-8 will go from 3-5 p.m. and 9-12 will go from 5:308:30 p.m. The cost of the camp is $50 and forms need to be mailed to Cardinal Volleyball Camp, Attention: Coach Dana Beal, PO Box 1131, Shiner, TX 77984. Make checks payable to
Dana Beal. Apache Baseball Camp The Gonzales Apaches Baseball non-varsity camp will be held on June 18-20 at T.E. Burrows Field at the high school for incoming grades 3-9. Incoming players in grades 3-6 will go from 9-10:45 a.m. and grades 7-9 will have camp from 11 until 12:45 p.m. Campers will need to dress in comfortable Tshirt, shoes, cleated shoes, socks and bats and gloves (if you have them). Camp highlights will be daily instruction by the Apache coaching staff on pitching and hitting drills. The cost is $30 per camper. Applications need to be mailed to Gonzales Apache Baseball Camp, 1801 Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales, TX 78629.
3rd Annual Colby Glen Brown Memorial Scholarship 3 Man Scramble Golf Tournament
Saturday, June 16, 2012 Gonzales Independence Park Golf Course Tee Time 8:00 am/ 1:00 pm $90.00 per team Includes Green Fees; Cart; and Lunch Putting Tournament Optional Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Places Registration forms can be picked up at the Gonzales Independence Golf Course. Tournament tee times are on a first come first served basis. If you are interested in being a Sponsor for our tournament the following option are available.
$125.00 and Up Hole Sponsor Appreciation and thanks expressed for your contribution, a place on the event t-shirt and banner, and a sign at one of the 18 holes throughout the course. $75.00-$124.00 Tournament Sponsor Appreciation and thanks expressed for your contribution, as well as a place on the event t-shirt and banner. Up to $74.00 Friendship Sponsor Appreciation and thanks expressed for your contribution.
Your contribution may be sent to Suzanne Benes at 5717 US Hwy 90A West, Gonzales, Texas 78629. We are asking that contributions be turned in by June 1, 2012 to help insure placement on the banner and t-shirt.
All proceeds will go to the Colby Brown Scholarship Fund
glove to secure the title for Flatonia (30-5). I feel like we lost our focus because we were thinking too much about how close we were but thank goodness, we pulled it out in the end, said Bruns. In the top of the first, Rodriguez reached on an error. She advanced to second on the hit by Courtney Mica. Ivanhoe then rallied for three straight outs. In the top of the second, Fike got a base hit; Abigail Schacherl was out at first on the groundout from pitcher Alaina Kissinger to second baseman Torri Pannell to move Fike to second. The Lady Rebels prevented any more base runners. In the bottom of the second, Kissinger got a double to get on base before Flatonia got a pair of fly balls to end the inning. Flatonia struck pay dirt in the third inning. Rodriguez singled and Mica was walked. Williams struck out and Bruns flew out to center for two away. Steinhauser singled in Rodriguez and Michalec came on to run for Steinhauser. Fike reached on an error, and Mica and Michalec scored on the same play. The Lady Bulldogs went ahead 4-0 in the fourth inning. McKenna Lopez and Brooke Migl each got a single. Mica got a hit to load the bases. Williams flew out to center to score Lopez. The Lady Rebels threatened in the bottom of the inning. Dow got a base hit and Cranford hit to Mica at shortstop and threw to Bruns on the fielders choice on Dow. Cranford advanced on a passed ball. Pannell singled to center field and Cranford went to third. Williams got a ball from Pelton to end the inning. Ivanhoe closed down to 4-1 in the bottom of fifth. Mica caught a fly ball and Steinhauser struck out Carly Park. Wicheman singled and later stole second. Hall tripled to center to score Wicheman. While a young team based on classifications, Flatonia is an experienced team with most of the players having played together a long time. The same 10 or 11 players played around 25 games together last year and 40 this year, Stryk said. Those kids are a lot more grown up than their actual grade. The game will be one to savor for the Flatonia faithful. I do not think you can get a better state champion-
ship game than that, Stryk said. It had a little bit of everything. A lead, a comeback, take the lead back, get threatened at the end and get out of it. Flatonia won its first title in 2003 and Stryk said the second title was the better one. Last time there was not any pressure, he said. We had tied for first place in district with two-time state champion Shiner; we were cruising in the playoffs and playing good ball. We met up with Shiner in the regional finals and won that series. 2003 was pretty much a Cinderella story for us. This one was different because we knew we had a good team and we did not want to disappoint people. The game might not have ever had to have been in doubt. Flatonia had plenty of base runners but was always leaving them stranded, 10 times to be exact. We kept hitting and hitting, Stryk said. We told the batters to hit the balls on the ground instead of pop flys. We ran bases aggressively and got some steals. I have to give the Lady Rebels credit for coming
back. They are a great hitting team with four girls batting over .400. The win had to be especially sweet for the three seniors who would be putting on the Flatonia jersey for the last time: Kaci Pavlicek, Mica and Bruns, who also received their high school diplomas in the Flatonia graduation 24 hours later. It is a great feeling to go out with a win and state title. It is the ultimate accomplishment, Bruns said. It feels great that the last time you put on a Flatonia jersey, it is a win and a win on the big stage. Steinhauser said she could not describe the exact emotions the team felt after Rodriguez hauled in the ball for the final out. Definitely joy, relief; mostly joy, she said. Steinhauser said the fans were just a part of the state championship team as the players were. I am so thankful for all of them, she said. Williams was named the Championship Game MVP and was joined on the All-Tournament Team by Bruns, Lopez, Courtney Mica, Kylie Mica and Steinhauser.
2012 UIL Class 1A State Championship Flatonia 6, Ivanhoe Rayburn 4 Boxscore Flatonia Player ab r h rbi Crystal Rodriguez cf 5 1 2 0 Courtney Mica ss 4 1 3 0 Taylor Williams 3b 4 1 1 2 Alex Bruns 2b 4 1 0 0 Katie Steinhauser p 4 0 2 1 Kimberlyn Michalec pr 0 1 0 0 Chandler Fike dp 5 0 1 1 Abigail Schacherl 1b 3 0 0 0 McKenna Lopez rf 3 1 2 0 Brooke Migl lf/ph 3 0 2 0 Kaci Pavlicek ph/lf 1 0 0 0 Kylie Mica c 0 0 0 0 Ivanhoe Rayburn Player ab r h rbi Ali Wiecheman c/cf 5 1 2 0 Cassidy Hall ss/p 5 0 2 1 Maddie Dow 3b 5 0 2 2 Avery Cranford 1b 4 0 0 0 Alaina Kissinger p/ss 4 0 1 0 Keely Spence pr 0 0 0 0 Torri Pannell 2b 4 0 1 0 Jaiden Pelton cf/c 4 1 1 0 Sydney Davis lf 3 1 1 0 Carly Park dp 1 0 0 0 Brittnie Whirley rf 1 1 0 0 Score By Innings Flatonia Ivanhoe Rayburn 003 100 002 - 6 13 1 000 000 300 - 4 10 3
E - Steinhauser, Hall, Pannell, Pelton. LOB - Flatonia 10, Rayburn 9. 2B - Kissinger. 3B - Hall. HR - Williams. SH Schacherl (2), Park, Whirley. SF - Williams. SB - Michalec, Wiecheman, Dow. CS - Lopez, Migl. Pitching Flatonia Katie Steinhauser W, 28-5 Ivanhoe Rayburn Alaina Kissinger Cassidy Hall L, 9-1 ip 9 4 5 h r 10 4 7 4 6 2 bb k 2 5 1 4 3 2
Win - Steinhauser (28-5). Loss - Hall (9-1). Save - None. Pitches/strikes: Steinhauser 139/84; Kissinger 76/58; Hall 84/45. Attendance: 1,252.
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Donahew owes success to hard work, great influences

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LOCKHART In the music business, a lot of overnight sensations are actually success stories about building careers over a period of several years. One musician whos paid his dues without the aid of power management or a big record label is Casey Donahew The Burleson native, (with the help of his wife Melinda) has painstakingly carved out an impressive niche for himself on the Texas regional country music scene over the past decade, attracting a solid base of loyal fans who flock to his legendary live shows. Building his career from the ground up one show at a time, hes managed to perform on countless stages night after night in front of thousands, topped the Texas music charts several times, released four albums independently to critical acclaim, and forged a path all his own. Donahew and his band will headline this weeks Chishold Trails Roundup in Lockhart. Theyll perform from 7:45-9:15 p.m. Saturday at the Amphitheather. While hes a polished talent these days, Donahew actually fell into music gradually. He grew up on a farm the first few years of his life and quickly grew to love riding and team roping, a sport he still enjoys today. His grandfather, who loved to play and sing, gave Casey his first guitar growing up, but it wasnt until college at Texas A&M that he first began to teach himself to play and really focused on writing songs. A big fan of 80s and 90s country, Casey had always admired the storytelling in the songs of that period, and when a wild-eyed Oklahoma boy named Garth Brooks began swinging from the rafters and employing all sorts of crazy, rock show antics during his concerts, Casey was immediately hooked. Ive just always liked the country songs from the 80s, says Casey. It seems like a time when there was a lot of great songwriting going on, and I just enjoy people who can tell a story with a song. And Ive always been a big Garth Brooks fan, since the beginning. First there was George Strait, and then here came this guy from Oklahoma, Garth Brooks. And youd see George standing there playing guitar, but then Garth comes along running all over the stage, playing guitar and singing all these songs that he wrote. It was during his college days that Casey also discovered another rowdy artist who was forging his own path across the Lone Star state in a big way, Pat Green. When his fraternity hired Pat to play one of their parties back in those early days, Casey was instantly inspired by Pats way with a song and his ability to connect with an audience. Pat Green was really the guy who started it all for me in college. He just did a great job connecting with fans, and later on when we started playing, we really tried to mirror how he did that. He was one of those guys who I thought was a great entertainer, and really told stories that people wanted to hear and could relate to, and I think thats what made him so popular. Transferring to the University of Texas/Arlington, Casey began traveling around with his girlfriend/ future wife Melinda to catch shows by Pat, Randy Rogers, Cross Canadian Rag-
weed, and other acts who were bubbling up just above the surface on the burgeoning Texas music scene at the time. And it wasnt long before he was testing the waters himself, playing a regular acoustic gig at Fort Worth bar the Thirsty Armadillo, trying out the songs hed been writing since high school. I had moved back and was going to UTA, and just started following some of those guys around, he recalls. Wed go see guys like Randy play at the Thirsty Armadillo when he was just starting out and the scene was just barely beginning to go anywhere out here. Pat was selling Billy Bobs out, and wed go see him, and Ragweed was just starting to break in that timeframe too. Within a few years Casey had conquered the small club circuit and was packing out larger places like the Fort Worth Horsemans Club. He released his first independent CD, Lost Days, (which included the autobiographical nod to his home turf, Stockyards,) and the song quickly became a huge hit for the new band, even among fans who had never visited the Texas city. Stockyards is one of those songs we started out with. Ive been to a lot of places, and Ive never been anywhere quite like the North side of Fort Worth. Its just one of those placesI grew up in all those bars, and theres such a history down there and its something I think everyone can relate to. Its weird, it seems like we go far from Fort Worth and people still sing that song, its one of those things people relate to -- everyones got their own Stockyards if you will, their own place they grew up that they remember going to the bars and running the streets and getting into trouble, I guess. Hopefully Ive grown as a songwriter over the past few years, but I dont try to get too carried away with it, I dont want to try to be too serious about everything Donahew said. Chisholm Trail Roundup buttons are available in advance for $10, which allows patrons grounds access plus all the music and activities for all four days of the festival. Individual evening
tickets are available for $4 on Thursday; $8 on Friday (5 p.m.-midnight); and $6 from 1-5 p.m. amd $10 for 5 p.m.-1 a.m. on Saturday; kids under 12 are admitted free. Parking is available at the City Park or for your added convenience, Park on the Square, ride a bus for FREE & get dropped off at the Main Pavilion at the City Park. Buses run Thursday & Friday from 5pm-1am and Saturday from 2pm to 2am.
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The Cannon Live Music Calendar

Thursday, June 7 Thursday Night Acoustic Jam at Ole Moulton Bank, 6:30 p.m. No cover. Ron Shumate Unplugged at Troubadors, Cuero, 8 p.m. The Fossils at Chisholm Trails Roundup, Amphitheater, Lockhart, 8-11:30 p.m. Single-night tickets $4. Friday, June 8 Central Texas Sounds at Gonzales Main Street Summer Concert Series, 8 p.m. No charge. Mickey and the Motorcars with Zack Walther at the Chisholm Trail Roundup, Lockhart City Park, 8:30 p.m.-midnight. Admission $8. In Defense of the Depths at Harmony Sweet, Austin, show begins 10 p.m., $10 cover. Saturday, June 9 Ten High Band at Troubadors, Cuero, 8 p.m. Texas Renegade at Howards, Shiner, 8 p.m. Train Wreck with Sam Riggs at the Chisholm Trail Roundup, Lockhart City Park Amphitheater, 3-7:15 p.m. Admission $10. Casey Donahew with Eleven Hundred Springs and Lost Immigrants at the Chisholm Trail Roundup, Lockhart City Park Amphitheater, 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Admission $10. Train Wreck with Sam Riggs at the Chisholm Trail Roundup, Lockhart City Park Amphitheater, 3-7:15 p.m. Admission $10. Aimless Gun with Ryan Turner at the Chisholm Trail Roundup, Lockhart City Park Main Pavilion, 2-8 p.m. Admission $10. Sunday, June 10 Shiner Summer Songwriter Series feat. Bill Pekar & the Rainey Brothers with Tommy Elskes at Howards, 4 p.m. No cover. Wednesday, June 13 Dolly Shine at Blue Light Live, Lubbock, 8 p.m. Thursday, June 14 Thursday Night Acoustic Jam at Ole Moulton Bank, 6:30 p.m. No cover. J.J. Henson Unplugged at Troubadors, Cuero, 8 p.m. Friday, June 15 Distance to Midnight at Gonzales Main Street Summer Concert Series, 8 p.m. No charge. Saturday, June 9 Slim Bawb at Howards, Shiner, 8 p.m. Sunday, June 17 Dolly Shine at Brick House Tavern, Austin, 11 a.m. Shiner Summer Songwriter Series feat. Bill Pekar & the Rainey Brothers with Dana Cooper at Howards, 4 p.m. No cover. Thurdsday, June 21 Dolly Shine at Legends Sports Bar, Austin, 6 p.m. The Pale Horses at the Watermelon Thump, Luling, no cover. Friday, June 22 Grupo Vida the Electric Cowboys at Gonzales Main Street Summer Concert Series, 8 p.m. No charge. Bri Bagwell at Scooters, Moulton, 9 p.m. Tickets $10. Thom Shepard and Kevin Fowler at the Watermelon Thump, Luling, 8:30 p.m., $15 admission. Saturday, June 23 Chris Allbright Band at Troubadors, Cuero, 8 p.m. Country Magic Band at Howards, Shiner, 8 p.m. No cover. The Cody Johnson Band, Charlie Robinson and The Bellamy Brothers Rocket 88s with Billy Bacon and the Forbidden Pigs at the Watermelon Thump, Luling, 1:30 p.m., no cover. Friday, June 29 Vince Vance and the Valiants at Gonzales Main Street Summer Concert Series, 8 p.m. No charge. Beau Hinze and the Backporch Shufflers at Howards, Shiner, 8 p.m. Saturday, June 30 Six String Boys at Troubadors, Cuero, 8 p.m. Musicians and Venues: To add or update events, contact us via e-mail to manager@gonzalescannon.com.
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Local students honored at Texas A&M

COLLEGE STATION Texas A&M University has named its honor students for the spring semester, recognizing them for outstanding academic performance. The Deans Honor Roll recognizes students taking at least 15 semester hours during the spring semester who have maintained a 3.75 or higher grade point (GPR) out of a possible 4.0. Among those named to the Deans Honor Roll were: Taylor M. Dees, Junior 60-89, Moulton, Bachelor of Science - Nutritional Sciences Brandon J. Klekar, Senior 90+, Hallettsville, Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering Cherise N. Klekar, Sophomore 30-, Hallettsville, Bachelors Degree - Unspecified - General Studies Katelyn E. Kuck, Sophomore 30-, Luling, Bachelor of Arts - Biology Miranda L. Lambert, Junior 60-89, Luling, Bachelor of Science - Economics Laura M. Moehlman, Sophomore 30-, Yoakum, Bachelor of Science - Genetics Kayla L. Rother, Senior 90+, Hallettsville, Bachelor of Science - Health (Lower) Kyla L. Schacherl, Kyla L., Junior 60-89, Shiner, Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary St (Lower) Ashley N. Shimek, Sophomore 30-, Shiner, Bachelor of Science - Health (Lower) Justin C. Wiese, Junior 6089, Shiner, Bachelor of Science - Industrial Distribution Candace L. Zimmerman, Senior 90+, Yoakum, Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies A second designation, Distinguished Student, recognizes those who earned a 3.5 to 3.74 GPR while taking at least 15 hours for the spring semester. Among those recognized as Distinguished were: Clay B. Bludau, Junior 60-89, Hallettsville, Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering James D. Cook, Senior 90+, Nixon, Bachelor of Sci-
Lauren Parr of Gonzales High School was recently awarded a $2,500 scholarship from local electric provider, The Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc. (GVEC). This year alone, GVEC awarded $37,500 in scholarships providing 15 high school students the opportunity to further their education after high school. Over 200 applications were received from deserving seniors all throughout GVECs service area. Parr was among GVEC General Manager and CEO Darren Schauer 15 recipients who were seawards Gonzales senior Lauren Parr her scholarship. lected for their outstandLauren will be attending school this fall seeking a ing academics, extradegree in psychology. (Courtesy photo)
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curricular involvement, community service, and the desire to seek a college education. These students are the future leaders of our communities in the Guadalupe Valley, exhibiting a variety of outstanding leadership qualities. We are proud to reward them for their dedication and commitment with this scholarship, says GVEC General Manager and CEO Darren Schauer. With the GVEC Scholarship Program, we are not only helping these students obtain a good education, but also helping to open up new and exciting opportunities for these young individuals. GVEC honored all of the 2012 GVEC Scholarship winners, their families, and their school administrators at a luncheon held at the First Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall in Gonzales. Each spring, GVEC awards thousands of dollars in scholarships to high school seniors seeking to further their education. Students will begin to receive their $2,500 scholarship upon the start of the 2012 fall semester at the university, college, or technical school they have chosen to attend.
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With help from GVEC, these students are now on their way to fulfilling their dreams, finding a lifelong career and becoming part of the next generation of leaders. GVEC is an electric cooperative that serves over 68,000 meters across 13 Texas counties. The service area spans 3,500 square miles across South Central Texas. The headquarters is located in Gonzales, Texas, with four area offices in the cities of Schertz, Seguin, La Vernia and Cuero.
Gaines named to Deans List for spring at Beloit College

BELOIT, WIS. Eugenia Gaines of Gonzales has been named to Beloit Colleges Deans List for the spring semester. To be eligible for the Deans List, a student must carry a semester GPA of 3.4 or higher and take a minimum of three letter-graded units for the
ence - Engineering Technology Jeremy A. Kelley, Junior 60-89, Yoakum, Bachelor of Science - Geology Stephanie E. Tobola, Senior 90+, Hallettsville, Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
term. Beloit College is a residential, liberal arts college offering 40 majors to its 1,250 students. Located 90 miles northwest of Chicago, Beloit is one of the nations most international colleges, drawing students from 41 nations as well as 48 states.
1330 North College Street, Gonzales, Texas NOW enrolling students Pre-Kinder (4 yr old) through 5th Grade for the 2012-2013 school year. If you are interested in providing your child with an outstanding quality Christian education please call us at 830672-3838 or 512-738-2232 for more information.
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Ogle. In lieu of usual remembrances friends are encouraged to make memorials to the Susan Hunt Windwehen Scholarship Fund c/o of Victoria College, Victoria. Services were under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home. Presiliano Pres Tamez, Sr., age 63 of Nixon, died at his home Sunday, June 3, 2012. A native of Nixon, Pres was born July 10, 1948 to Raul Tamez and Delfina (Lopez) Tamez. He worked as a salesman and attended St. Joseph Catholic Church. He is preceded in death by his father, a brother Joey Tamez and a nephew, Joey Tamez. Pres is survived by his wife of 42 years, Janie (Bustamante) Tamez, Nixon; son, Presiliano Tamez, Jr., Tucson, Arizona; daughter, Priscilla Tamez, also of Tucson; his mother, Delfina Tamez Bustamante, Nixon; sister, Leonora Gaytan and Emilio Vela, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; brothers, Rick Tamez, Seguin; Fred Tamez and wife Vivian, Victoria; and Robert Bob Tamez and wife Sally, Stockdale; and four grandchildren: Victor Coronado and Raul Tamez of Nixon; Zoe Tamez and Zavier Tamez of Tucson. Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Finch Chapel will open for viewing and visitation from 4:00 pm-8:00 pm Thursday, June 7, 2012 with a rosary at 6:00 PM. Funeral Mass, 10:00 am Friday, June 8, 2012, St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Alfonso Gioppato celebrant. Burial, Nixon Latin American Cemetery. For those desiring memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donors choice. Arrangements by Finch Funeral Chapel, LLC, of Nixon (830) 582-1521. Alton Burrous Cook, 87 of San Antonio, died Saturday, June 2. Alton was born April 1, 1925 in the School Land Community of Gonzales County to Cleburne D. (CD) and Ethel Tom Cook. He graduated from Nixon High School in 1942 and married Nettie Mahan the same year. He volunteered for Military Service in 1943 serving in the U.S. Army during WWII, both in England and Europe. Alton began his working career in the retail poultry business in San Antonio, later working at the Purina Feed Store (CD Cook Co.) in Nixon. This led to his employment with the Gonzales Production Credit Association (PCA) and the Federal Intermediate Credit Bank of Houston. Later he served as President of the same bank in Wichita, KS and Louisville, KY, before ending his career in Denver CO as president
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E-Mail Your local information to: newseditor@gonzalescannon.com Brisket. Serving from 5:00pm6:30pm, $6.00. Music Starts at 7 p.m. - $4.00. Show information: Cal Taylor (830) 534-8499. Hall Rental: Plowman Whiddon, (830) 437-2316. The Gonzales High School Class of 1972 will hold its 40th Reunion on June 22-23. Hospitality night will be on Friday, June 22 at Boomers Sports Bar in Gonzales, beginning at 7 p.m., and Saturday, June 23 at the Iley place on the river. Meal will be served around 5 p.m. Bring your boat or jet-skis if you have them, a lawn chair, dominoes, your own cool refreshing adult beverage, a snack or covered dish and lots of stories and memories. There will be soft drinks, tea and lemondade available on ice. The meat will be chicken and sausage, provided and cooked by professionals (who happen to be married to our classmates). Plan on bringing your family, or at least pictures, and plan on enjoying a good and blessed weekend of food, fellowship and fun. If you would like to make a contribution, please send any amount to Janis McCaskill, 6793 N. US Hwy. 183, Gonzales, TX 78629 or call 830-672-3363 with questions.
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Adam Edward Windwehen, 1985-2012 Adam Edward Windwehen, 27, passed away Friday, June 1, 2012. Adam was born April 5, 1985, in Victoria to Charles Edward and Susan Jayne Hunt Windwehen. He graduated from Victoria Memorial High School with the Class of 2003, where he had been active with the football and swim team. Adam graduated from Texas A&M University in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture Leadership and Development. He had been a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity and a faithful Aggie football fan. Adam had been a member of the Victoria First Baptist Church. He was a good-hearted, generous young man, who passionately cared for the welfare of others. He loved life and enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking and surrounding himself with family and friends. He loved so deeply that he was burdened by the passing away of his mother, dear friends and close family that seemingly departed so closely together. These losses, though troubling and burdensome to Adam, were held deep within as he endeavored to live his life with the abundance of love that defined his character. Adam Edward Windwehen is survived by his father and step-mother, Charles E. and Beryl Hindman Windwehen of Magnolia, grandfather, David B. Hunt of Victoria, his sister Laura Ann Windwehen of Austin and the beautiful young woman he was blessed to have shared the last three and one-half years loving completely, Amanda Mandy Simper of Victoria. Adam was preceded in death by his mother Susan Jayne Hunt Windwehen. The family will received friends 6-8 p.m. Monday, June 4, at Seydler-Hill Funderal Home. Funeral services wereheld at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 5, in the Gonzales First Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Gene Rice and Dr. Margaret Rice officiating. Interment followed in Greenwood Cemetery in rural Gonzales County. Pallbearers included James Kahanek, Wesley Hendrix, Wilson Rogers, Josh Gray, Grant Goforth, Steve Kahla, Aaron Hunt and Marcus
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of the newly-formed Farm Credit Union. Alton was a active member of the Nixon Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite in San Antonio, and the Northside Rotary Club. He took great pride in being a Shriner and driving children to the Shriners Burn Hospital in the Houston-Galveston area. He was a long-time active member and Elder of the San Pedro Presbyterian Church. Alton is survived by his wife of 69 years, Nettie Cook of San Antonio; two daughters, Lydia Machac and husband Doug of Houston, and Kay Cook Perez and husband David of Universal City; a sister, Myrtle Colwell of Nixon; grandchildren, Lori Hockley, Chris Perez, Stephanie King, Melanie Young and Meredith Kalbus; six great grandchildren; two greatgreat grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. The family received friends at Finch ChapelNixon on Wednesday June 6. Funeral services followed at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Calvin Reynolds officiating. Burial was in Nixon Cemetery. There will also be a Memorial Service on Thursday, June 7 at 11 a.m. at the San Pedro Presbyterian Church. Many friends and family will miss this Tall Texan and good man. You are invited to sign our online guest book at: www.finchfuneralchapels.com.
Edwards Association B-B-Q Chicken Dinner Fundraiser, Friday, June 8, 2012. At Edwards Community Center, 127 Fly Street, Gonzales, Texas (Near Gonzales Elementary School) at 11:30 Until SOLD OUT!!! Get delicious chicken w/trimmings and dessert. Only $7.00. Dine In or Carry Out. 830-672-6309 or 672-7142. The Gonzales American Legion Post #40 will hold their regular meeting June 7, 6:00 p.m. at the Legion Hall. All members and Prospective members are urged to attend. Summer Piano Lessons will be offered at the Gonzales Public Library. The lessons are for students age 8-18 with library members and registration can be done at the library by parent or guardian. Telephone registration will not be accepted.
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The Gonzales Learning Center wants to let folks know that were collecting gently used Christmas ornaments, lights, artificial trees, wreaths, dcor, and gift wrap for next years Christmas bazaar. Call 830-672-8291 to make arrangements to drop off your donation at the Learning Center, located at 1135 St. Paul. We can also pick up donations. For more information, send email to glcc@gvec.net. The Guadalupe Valley Family Violence Shelter, Inc. (GVFVS) is a non-profit organization providing services to both residents and non-residents that are victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in the counties of Gonzales, Guadalupe, Karnes and Wilson. GVFVS provides survivors with legal advocacy, case management, counseling, assistance with crime victims compensation and other services at no cost. For more information, call 830-372-2780 or 1-800-8342033.
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Waelder Homecoming will be held on Sunday, June 10 at the Waelder school gymnasium Grave decorating begins at 9 a.m. and registration begins at 10 a.m. A catered lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. Meal donations are requested and you can bring your favorite dessert. Donations will also be collected for the Waelder Homecoming Foundation, Waelder Cemetery Association and Waelder Masonic Cemetery.
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The Waelder Public Library will hold a Summer Reading Program for grades K through five through June 8, from 13 p.m. NEWMAN A Reading Celebration Party Mildred Evelyn Newwill be held on Friday, June 8 man, 82 of Gonzales, from 1-3 with Ms. Poppy enterpassed away Tuesday, June taining.
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The Gonzales Community African American Interfaith Church Scholarship Fund monthly business meeting scheduled for June 7 has been postponed. The next meeting will be held on July 7 at the Union Lea Baptist Church in Gonzales at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend. For more information, contact Eugene Wilson Sr. at 830857-3764.
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The Gonzales Senior Citizens Center would like to invite anyone over 60 years of age to come and eat with them at 604 St. Michael St., Monday thru Friday. The center is open from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. We serve a hot delicious 1/3 RDA delicious meal noon each day. The cost of the meal is a $2.00 voluntary donation that is applied to the total cost of the meal. There are also Senior Citizen Centers in Waelder, Smiley and Nixon. For more information about our activities, please call me, Helen Richter at 672-2613. For general public transportation call 672-7014 or 672-6469, and talk to Kari or Bobby.
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5. She was born May 12, 1930 in Ottine, the daughter of Huie Lee and Lillie Mae Cheatham. She married Arthur Clayton Newman on July 28, 1951. She was a homemaker and a member of Oak Valley Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Arthur Clayton Newman of Gonzales; son, Robert Mark Newman of Gonzales; grandson, Clinton Lee Newman of Victoria; and sisters, Bettie Ruth Ramirez of Gonzales and Joyce Marie Watts of Luling. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, June 8 at Seydler-Hill Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 9 at Seydler-Hill Funeral Home with Reverend Hollas Hoffman and Reverend Robert Ivey officiating. Burial will follow at the Belmont Cemetery. Arrangements under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home, 906 St. Paul, Gonzales, TX 830-672-3232.
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Luling Icehouse Pottery is excited to add childrens clay experiences to the 2012 class schedule. We are offering a Kids Clay Camp June 11th-15th for children ages 9-12. Students will explore clay, learn basic techniques, and have fun in a supportive, relaxed environment. The Kids Clay Camp is from 9am-12pm, Monday-Friday, June 11th-15th. Class size is small, so please sign your child up early! The cost is $135 per child and includes all materials and kiln firing of finished artworks. We are happy to offer a 10% discount to families who would like to enroll two or more children from the same household. Please call (830) 875-6282 for more information and visit www.lulingicehousepottery.com for details. The Pilgrim Country Opry will be held Saturday, June 9, 2012 at the Pilgrim Community Center, 12809 FM 116, Pilgrim, Texas. Music by The Pilgrim Heirs Band. Special Guest appearances by John Hannson, Terri ONeal, Terrell ONeal. Menu is Barbecue
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The Gonzales Noon Lions Club installed two new members at their regular business meeting held Monday, June 4 at the Riverside Community Center. The new members are Haley Browne, a testing coordinator at Gonzales High School sponsored by Lion Robert Bland (far left) and Blaine Hill, a salesman at Caraway Ford-Gonzales, sponsored by Lion Andy Rodriguez (far right) (Courtesy photo)
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Gonzales Healthcare Systems Foundation 2012 Gala

Focusing on Womens Health Where True Women Soar On behalf of the Gonzales Healthcare Systems Foundation Board of Directors, We wish to extend our most sincere for making our gala and fundraising efforts a success!
THANK YOU
For the Development of The Jane Johnson Womens Center Given By: Fletcher Johnson & daughters - Ellen Johnson, Judy Gipson & Janet Burke
$20,000.00 TEXAS HERO SPONSORS
Gonzales County Health Foundation Fred Koricanek Family Trust Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital
$350,000.00 Contribution Given in Honor of JANE JOHNSON
$15,000.00 WALL OF HONOR SPONSOR
BRENT VAN SICKLE BAND SPONSOR

& TABLE SPONSOR Jean & Merle Ollom Reese & Escobar, L.L.P. Tri-Force Exploration, L.L.C. Lexington Real Estate, L.L.C. Friends of Noel and Kerry Reese Kathleen Reese Floyd Brad & Toni Morgan Green Leaf Carpet & Air Duct Cleaning Jeremy & Alison Kintz Mr. Jerry Floyd Atomic Tattoo - Larry & Johnnie Edwards
$5,000.00 WALL OF HONOR SPONSORS
Southern Clay Products, Inc. Robert K. Burchard The Allan Fink Family Christian Kids Daycare & Preschool Kitchen Pride Mushrooms Jim H. Wilson, LLC The Ruby I. Smith Leifeste Family The Dixie Starns Wenger Foundation Stephen & Beverly Pirkle in Memory of Stuart & Norma Gescheidle The Denman Family S.R. Lester, Jr. & Bethel Lester Guadalupe Valley Telephone Cooperative
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Forshagen Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative Mr. Robert A. Young, Jr.
$2,500.00 CARRIAGE SPONSORS
$2,500.00 HOT AIR BALLOON SPONSOR

Anonymous Donor
AUCTION CONTRIBUTORS
$2,000.00 WELLS FARGO STAGE COACH SPONSOR

Wells Fargo Bank - Gonzales Branch
GENERAL CONTRIBUTORS
Johnson Oil Company Tiger Tote Food Stores Mr. & Mrs. Clint Brisco Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Schneider Mr. Upton Ruddock The Honorable Rick Perry Quartum Health Resources 4 L-RV Ranch Ms. Glenna Winegeart The Honorable John Kuempel Mrs. Patricia Finch Dr. & Mrs. Terry Eska, M.D. Dr. & Mrs. Commie Hisey Mrs. Janice Woods Windle Mr. & Mrs. Craig Hamilton Mrs. Shelly Werner Health Sure Mr. & Mrs. Glen Sachtleben Mr. Gary Schroeder Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative Werners Catering The Culinary Experts Ms. Ellen Kennard Frames & Things Mr. Brian Fees The Heights of Gonzales Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Baker Mr. & Mrs. John Falks Mr. & Mrs. Lorenzo Hernandez Bloomin Creations Landmark Awning & Enclosure, LLC Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Pirkle Sievers Medical Clinic Providers Mr. and Mrs. Houston Munson Auctioneers - Joe Adams & J.D. Shelton
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Johnson Oil Company Belle Oaks Inn The Gonzales Cannon Prosperity Bank Storey Jewelers Mr. & Mrs. Allan Fink Kardosz, Inc. Peterek & Associates Real Estate, Inc. Sage Capital Bank Lone Star Bank Wells Fargo Bank Mrs. Patricia Finch Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farm Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Denman Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Baker Mrs. Suzanne Vrana Dr. David Garza & Dr. Stephanie Kodak Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Pirkle Gonzales County Health Foundation Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative Dr. & Mrs. Humberto Rivas Dr. & Mrs. Commie Hisey Dr. & Mrs. David Meredith Guadalupe Valley Telephone Cooperative Southern Clay Products Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital Mr.& Mrs. Donald Leifeste Lone Star Rentals City Officials - Bobby Logan County Officials - Sheriff Glen Sachtleben Guadalupe Valley Veterinary Clinic Graham Land & Cattle
Live Auction Items Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Brown Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms Sievers Medical Clinic Providers Mr. Bruce & Mrs. Jeffrey Patteson Lester Ranch/Mr. & Mrs. Tom Lester Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Gindler & Mrs. Sarah Tenberg Mr. and Mrs. Derrick Lester Dan McBride, DVM La Condesa Ranch - Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Fees Mr. & Mrs. David Malaer Mrs. Wanda Lamprecht Sanders & Ms.Jade Hodges Mrs. Janice Woods Windle Mr. & Mrs. John Mohrmann Mr. & Mrs. Houston Munson Mr. & Mrs. David Kacir Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Norris
Guadalupe Valley Veterinary Clinic Lone Star Bank Green Acres Nursery Gonzales Building Center China Basket JM Parr Inc. Laurel Ridge Antiques The Hearty Gourmet Mrs. Barbara Koricanek The Honorable John Kuempel Personal Impressions HEB Circle Y Saddles Double D Ranch Mr. & Mrs. Greg Griffin Apache Lube D&D Liquor Prosperity Bank Shear Designs Running M Restaurant & Bar Lindemann Fertilizer Mohrmanns Drug Store Frames & Things Mrs. Robin Lester Elks Lodge Buddys Natural Chickens ServPro of Guadalupe and Gonzales Counties Discovery Antiques Kardosz Inc. Mr. Jerry Floyd Mr. Sandy Allen Austin Steam Train Tommy Cox WB Farm Farm and Ranch Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative Mr. & Mrs. Derrick Lester Mid Tex Propane Gonzales Inquirer Seaworld Mr. & Mrs. Frank Thomas Mr. Steve Hendershot Mr. Nolan Ryan Caraway Ford Luling Chevrolet A+ Tire and Wheel Ashtins Taxidermy Mrs. Donna Koehler Mrs. Mary Rhode Mrs. Emily Buckner E-Barr Feeds Revival Fitness Gym Mr. Jack Mills Mr. Mike Davis Mrs. Julie Clay Graham Land & Cattle Dr. & Mrs. William Craig Iota Omicron Beta Sigma Phi City of Gonzales Mrs. Janice Williamson Skin Ceuticals Gonzales Healthcare Systems
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Thank you to all who purchased auction items to benefit our healthcare system.
This event has been made possible through the tremendous efforts of many people. A special thank you is extended to every business and individual who has so generously donated to improving healthcare in our community. Many thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Johnson for hosting a lovely evening in a beautiful historic setting.
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Thursday, June 7, 2012

A Fond FArewell to the MAyor

Council OKs first plat for new Walmart

ONeal reflects on record after 18 years of city service

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TJHRA finalist has unexpected homecoming reunion with Dad

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Thought for the Day

Weekend burglary forces Youth Center to close

Thursday, June 7, 2012

Gonzales Police Report

Man wont have record, not convicted, attorney says

Gonzales Co. Sheriffs Office Report

Seguin man dies in accident

DeWitt Co. Sheriffs Office Report

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Woman escapes injury in rollover accident

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Waelder Council sets policy on social networking, media

Waelder ISD sees improved scores

New GPD officer

Area woman charged with identity theft

Longtime Noon Lions Honored

GONZALES MAIN STREET CONCERT SERIES BARBECUE & BEAN COOK-OFF

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The lesser of two evils is no longer a valid choice

Thursday, June 7, 2012

Dances with Chihuahuas

Connecting the dots between Obama and local Liberals

Dems need to demonize Mitt Romney? Simple: Unleash Joe Biden!

The Gonzales Cannon

Thursday, June 7, 2012

No good man even became suddenly rich. Syrus

The taphouse can bring out wealth you dont have

The In Your View Page

Lavaca citizens await solution

Cemetery cleanup effort succeeding

We need to raise taxes, not cut!

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Thursday, June 7, 2012

Now Selling Tupperware Demonstrations/Parties

Open Tues.-Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Now Accepting Credit Cards

Thursday, June 7, 2012

ONEAL: Steps down after 18 years

CITY: Council rejects new administrative assistant