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SEGUIN—At the De-cember meeting in Seguin, the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA) Board of Directors elected board officers for 2014.

Oscar Fogle of Caldwell County will serve a sec-ond term as chair, Tommy Mathews of Kendall Coun-ty will serve as vice-chair, and Rusty Brockman from Comal County will serve as secretary/treasurer.

Fogle, a resident of Lockhart, serves as chair of the Agricultural Advi-sory Committee for the Caldwell County Appraisal District, serves on the Ex-ecutive Committee of Envi-sion Central Texas, serves on the Steering Committee of the Plum Creek Water-

shed Partnership, serves on the Board of Trustees of the Guadalupe-Blanco River Trust, is an active member of the Caldwell County Republican Party, and is a life member of the National Rifle Association and Texas State Rifle Association.

Fogle attended Texas A&I University, now Texas A&M-Kingsville. He is a past president of the Texas A&I Alumni Association, and served for sixteen years on the Board of Trustees for the Texas A&M-Kingsville Foundation.

Fogle and his wife Susie own and operate Oak Hill Ranch, where they have a commercial cattle business and employ several wildlife management practices. He is a veteran of the United

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Gonzales Healthcare Systems recognizes their Lights of Love. See Page A14.

The staff and residents of The Heights get all decked out for the Christmas holiday season. See Page A10.

Local family’s land heritage cited

Santa gets a LOT of help, from a 10-year-old

Cold War veteran helped pioneer FM radio communications. See Page A3.

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AUSTIN — A Gonzales County ranch family was hon-ored by the Texas Agriculture Commission during the annual Family Land Heritage ceremo-nies recrntly.

John and Erlene Zavadil and their Zavadil Ranch in Gonzales County were honored by Agri-culture Commissioner Todd Sta-ples for their acceptance into the Family Land Heritage Program for 100 years of agricultural op-eration.

Zavadil Ranch has been in continuous agricultural produc-

tion since 1910 by the same family.

Inocenc Zavadil was born in 1856 in Vitonicí, Holešov, Moravia, Austria which is now the Czech Republic. Inocence immigrated to the United States of America, and arrived at the port of Galveston in 1897. Ino-cenc did not speak English when he landed in Galveston, howev-er he knew Czech and German.

He worked until he was able to go back to Moravia and bring his bride, Antonie Malátek, back to Texas with him. They had five sons: Emil, Antonín, Josef, Vilém, and Alois.

Inocence purchased 195 acres

in 1910 that was part of the grant from the Republic of Texas to William Newman and is now a part of the William Newman Survey. Cotton, corn, cattle, chickens, hogs, sheep and hay were grown on the land.

Alois (Louis) and his wife, Hilda Adel Gloor, acquired the land in 1943. They were the first to start raising poultry.

In 1976 Lous and Hilda deeded their daughter, Lois Jean Zavadil Jackson, John L. Zavadil, and Dennis Ray Za-vadil 395 acres. After Hilda died Lois Jean and John L. purchased the original 195 acres in 2004.

Agriculture Commissioner Todd Sta-ples recently recognized John and Er-lene Zavadil of the Zavadil Ranch at the Family Land Heritage ceremony in Austin at the Capitol.

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Members of the Shiner High School cheerleading corps reacted with disbelief and disappointment as the final seconds ticked off the clock in Arlington Dec. 19. Shin-er dominated play for much of the game, but Stamford staged a furious comeback to claim a 41-28 win. See Page B1 for all the details. (Photo by Mark Lube)

The spirit of Christmas comes in all shapes and siz-es. In Gonzales, one of those comes in the form of 10-year-old Grace Morgan, who for the second year in a row raised more than $3,000 with bake sales through First United Methodist Church to purchase and distribute gifts to clients at Gonzales Christian Assistance Ministries. “While shopping this year at Walmart, people would greet her and say she must have been a good girl because her cart overflowed with toys. She would explain her cause and caring hearts in our community would pull out their wallets and contribute right then and there,” says Grace’s mom, Rebekah. (Courtesy photos)

Christmas is such a special time. As a child, I remember how much I looked forward to the presents and the meals.

Family time together was always a given when I grew up. Going out to get the tree from the Christmas tree farm that sprung up in some parking lot was always an event. The lot was there every year and Dad and I would go and pick out the perfect tree. I al-ways picked one that wouldn’t fit in the house so Dad would direct me to the right line of trees that we could use. It was fun.

Decorating the tree was something Mom and I did. Dad would look on from his chair, usually with an evening cocktail, and direct us where we need-ed more or less trinkets and lights. I go back to the movie we have all seen a dozen times, A Christmas Story, where all Ralphy wants is a Red Rider BB gun for Christmas. My family was sort of like that, at least in my mind’s eye. It was a tradition and it was a good time.

Later in life when it was my turn to get the tree with my son, I was lucky enough to be able to spend the holidays together with my own family. Parents were long gone so the tradition was passed to me to go out and pick the tree and watch as my son decorated.

We were in Germany for most of his younger years so picking the tree meant going into the forest with the Forestmi-ester and selecting one that had already been designated for cutting that year. The Forestmiester would cut it and we would take it home.

I remember getting trees from a for-est so close to the border that the East German tower guards would watch and sometimes wave at us. During that time I was stationed in Helmstedt at a border checkpoint. It was still the Cold War so the Iron Curtain, only a few hundred yards away, was very much real and not yet history.

One year we even went to Finland for Christmas. Santa was there with his elves and reindeer as well as people from all over the world. You really see other cultures when you do something like that. It is a glimpse into life you normally only see in National Geo-graphic magazines.

We spent that Christmas cross-coun-try skiing, eating local foods, and sing-ing carols in Finnish. I’d pull my little boy in a sled behind me as we skied while he threw snow balls at my back. We stayed in a log lodge way north of the Arctic Circle. That was a Christmas to remember and I think the coldest I’ve ever been.

Even though I was in the Army, I had an assignment that let my family deploy with me for the most part so Christmas while my son was young was still a family event. I was lucky in that regard. With my son following my footsteps in the Army, although doing it better than I did as he is an officer where I was enlisted, he is also lucky enough to have his family with him to spend the holidays together. I hope he realizes how special these times are.

Now, things are different and I guess I’m glad this is the way it is now in-stead of those years. I’ve spent Christ-mas away from the family for the most part recently. Working overseas brings a special value to those times together with the family.

In 2011, I arrived at my Afghanistan assignment on Christmas Eve. I spent Christmas 2012 there also. Now in Iraq, the situation is much the same.

This time will be somewhat harder for me and the rest of the handlers here since we have no mail service at all. No cards, no little gift packages that were so nice to get, no little reminders of home will be coming.

Since the US military left this coun-try, Iraq is basically nonfunctional. Nothing here works right. From pow-er to politics, it’s screwed up. We have several handlers that are supposed to be home right now but no one can leave the country. The visa office is not working well and there is an extensive backlog.

Handlers that were returning from vacation are now stuck all over the world. We have people in U.A.E, Jor-dan, Kuwait, South Africa, and of course still back in the US that should already be here. This is the way it has been for months.

With the Iraqi government taking off 150 days a year for religious holi-days and now with a political power shift in Baghdad, finding the correct official, one that is staying in his job or one that has been moved to it, is all but impossible right now. Even when you do find the right person, chances are they will be on holiday when you can get to them. It is a nightmare for the logistical folks trying to get people moved.

I was able to call my wife the other day and told her that my leave was not happening. In fact, the way things are looking I may not be home at all dur-ing this contract. That means a long time away.

As I said earlier, I was lucky. I spent the important Christmas holidays, when my son was young, together. Now, Katherine (my wife) and I spend the holidays when we can.

We have agreed to celebrate the event and not the day. We will have our Christmas when I get home even if it is in August. We will put up the tree and everything.

So, if you drive by my little house in the country and the Christmas lights are shin-ing and the paper elves are in the window, don’t think we are just too lazy to take them down. It just means we are having our Christmas the only way we can. In fact, it will be a big celebration. Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, our birthdays and a couple of anniversaries will all be rolled into one. It should be a real good time. Wow, I’m tired already just thinking about that one.

Anyway, Merry Christmas from be-hind a T-wall in Iraq, here’s a HO! HO! HO! for you at home.

I’m Jon Harris, and thank you for reading another Dispatch from Down-range-Iraq.

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Walk classThere will be a Walk Class/Leslie Sansone DVD offered at First United Methodist Church

at 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday, conducted by Wesley Nurse Shirley Goss, RN. The class is free to the public

Flex-Tone classThere will be a Flex & Tone Exercise Class offered at First United Methodist Church at

11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. The class is conducted by Wesley Nurse Shirley Goss, RN and is free to the public.

Vietnam VeteransVietnam Veterans meet the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Hotel Texas

in Hallettsville. Any veteran serving during the period of 1957-1975 is invited to join. For more information, call Don Williams at 361-798-1499.

Crossroads EquestriansThe Crossroads Equestrian Club meets every second Thursday. New members are wel-

come. For details contact Glenda Klimitchek at 361-798-2899.

Child CareNeed child care? Contact Workforce Solutions. The Gonzales office of Golden Crescent

Workforce Solutions offers help in locating affordable child care for those who are work-ingm attending school/college or in training. You must meet eligibility requirements. For details, contact the office at 830-672-2146 or visit www.gcworkforce.org.

You learn to appreciateChristmas when deployed

Jon Harris

Jon Harris is an Army retiree and former law enforce-ment officer in Gonzales County now employed as a civilian military dog handler in the Middle East.

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Heritage QuiltersIf you are ready to learn something new in

2014 then come to the January 7th meeting of the Shiner Heritage Quilters. Our program chair, Mathilda Melnar, will present a program on the 3D folded block. She will explain how to make the block and use it in quilt projects.

The quilters meet at the First United Meth-odist Church Fellowship Hall, 102 W. Church St., 1 block off Hwy 90A in Shiner. The January 7th meeting begins at 6:30 and includes lots of activities such as show and tell, star block-of-the month, door prizes and light refresh-ments. Come around 6:15 for socializing.

Our members, who range from beginner to advance, are always eager to share knowl-edge and learn about quilts from each other. We welcome visitors, new members and es-pecially new quilters. For more information call 361-594-3185.

Gaslight AuditionsThe Shiner Gaslight Theatre will present

“The Amorous Ambassador”, a play by Mi-chael Parker, as the 2014 spring production. This hilarious farce is full of comedic twists and turns as it weaves a story of secret plans gone wrong and romantic rendezvouses all involving the American Ambassador to Great Britain and his conniving family.

Auditions will be held on Tuesday, January 7th at 7:00 pm at the Gaslight Theatre in Shin-er. There are parts for 4 men and 4 women between the ages of 20 and 65. Josh Kaspar will direct.

Driver’s EdParent taught driver ed study group, M and

W 5 30 - 7 30, Jan 13 - Feb 5, at the Learning Center, 1135 St. Paul near downtown Gonza-les. Please call 830 672 8291 for more info.

American LegionGonzales American Legion Post #40 will

hold its regular monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2 at the Legion Hall. All mem-bers and prospective members are urged to attend.

New Year’s Lock-InThe 12th annual New Year’s Eve Lock-In for

teens 13 and up is scheduled from 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 to 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1 at Emmanuel Fellowship, 1817 St. Lawrence in Gonzales. The event is for teens ages 13 and up; attendees must have a signed con-sent form, which will be available at the door. There will be a free gift to the first 30 attend-ees, door prizes given away all night long. At-tendees are asked to bring snacks to share. For more information call 830-672-7331 or text or call Diane at 361-772-4825.

Community BingoThe Heights of Gonzales will host commu-

nity bingo starting at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 27. The event is free to play; must be 55 or older or a resident of a care facility to win blackouts. The event is hosted by Excel Home Health, Gon-zales Memorial Healthcare Systems and The Heights of Gonzales.

Ms. Tomas and her class from Grace Christian Academy came by recently to tour the KCTI radio station. The class is, from left to right, Daniel Parks, Michael Macy, Zoey Barfield, Kyleigh Ramos, and Kate Morrow.

Doug Boysen was born in Cheapside, the son of a farmer, and he is now 82.

He enlisted in the Air Force and after complet-ing 23 weeks of radio school at Scott Air Force Base was redeployed to Europe where he served in Germany from 1950-1954, with First Radio Relay. This was a little known but very strate-gic unit that served to triumph in the big war, and then helped preserve our freedoms in the Cold War following Hitler’s defeat.

Back in 1939 the mili-tary could foresee the need for a secure com-munications system as there just wasn’t any in existence…and war clouds had already gath-ered in Europe and were spreading.

AM radio was limited by its very short reach as it only travels in straight lines…while FM radio, whose waves actually do follow the curvature of the earth, was still in its infancy. Additionally, radio crystals had not caught on with manufac-

turers so they were hard to get.

But by 1943 the de-mand was so great 130 new plants were produc-ing them. That was be-cause the military des-perately needed an FM communication system to pick up, amplify and resend information for teletype, command cir-cuits and combat readi-ness.

First Radio Relay air-men were some of the unsung heroes of the cold war with Russia. Doug was stationed near Ramsteine, Ger-many, with the 12th Air Force, at an elevated hub (mountain top, like most stations) where he stood radio watches and helped

maintain uninterrupted service as in the Berlin Air Lift, assisting armies on maneuvers, and main-tained ground communi-cations for all the armed services as well as NATO. At that time they were known as Company D 926 Signal Battalion…and Squadron 48.

The Russians were constantly challenging US air space and had to be kept in check. They would probe US bound-aries, and then measure the US response time for their own future strategic planning operations.

Ultimately the Reds stopped playing these war games, but it took many years to finally dis-courage them. There was a lot of brinksmanship taking place there and also at top US govern-mental levels as well.

Doug was an airman 1/C in a 5 man nucleus crew that helped preserve Western Europe from intrusion and armed en-emy takeover as Russia’s Joseph Stalin was always attempting to expand his evil empire.

Doug’s group had to constantly change fre-quencies to avoid detec-tion and compromise. Their contribution wasn’t publicly acknowledged, because by nature they were strictly clandestine.

Microwave towers and satellites replaced that 20 year old system…but then it was top secret and crucial. Doug and his four teammates still com-municate regularly by phone and recently Bob Greening of Leslie, Illi-nois, described Doug as a true leader in his role of planning watch lists and establishing a rhythm and work ethic for the whole team.

When Doug’s hitch was over he returned to Texas. In Cuero he first drove a soft drink truck, but the grocery business was his thing. By 1956 he was married to Joyce and they raised four girls. Cuero Food Craft was home base for Doug tem-porarily, but in 1964 he and brother Edmund es-tablished Boysen’s Food...that operated more than 25 years before closing.

During his grocery ca-reer Doug became a self taught butcher…with spicy sausage and jerky that were tops in the county. Although once a top local domino player, that has slipped a bit in recent years, but he still enjoys keeping things around the house and out in the yard in top shape.

He and Joyce are active

Lutherans and of course they love to keep up with the progress of the grandkids.

Doug is obviously pleased that he no lon-ger has to be concerned with constant alertness and attention to duty…but he and his old team-mates still joke a little about those crazy Rus-sians that might be lurk-ing behind every tree.

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States Air Force and retired from a career with Exxon Corporation. As a member of Exxon’s International Oil Spill Response Team, Fogle was a deputy taskforce commander during the Exxon Valdez oil spill clean-up operations.

Mathews, a resident of Boerne, is president of Westward Environmen-tal, Inc. and a member of the National Registry of Environmental Profes-sionals, Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists, Associated General Contractors of Texas, and Texas Hot Mix Asphalt Pavement Associa-tion, and president of the Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District.

Mathews is past board chair of the Allied Division of the Texas Aggre-gate and Concrete Association, and a past board member and past secretary of the National Stone, Sand and Grav-el Association. He is also past presi-dent of the Hill Country Alliance of Groundwater Conservation Districts, past citizen representative of the Lower Guadalupe River Water Sup-ply Project Advisory Forum, and past board secretary of the Winston School San Antonio Board. Mathews received a bachelor’s degree from Trinity Uni-versity.

Brockman, a resident of New Braun-fels, is director of economic develop-ment for the Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce Inc. He is vice-chair of the Texas Economic De-

velopment Council, economic devel-opment committee chair of the Austin/San Antonio IH-35 Corridor Council, a life member of the Texas Parent/Teacher Association, and a member of the International Economic Develop-ment Council. Brockman is also di-rector and past president of the New Braunfels Breakfast Lions.

He received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston, a teaching certification from the Uni-versity of Houston at Clear Lake, and a master’s degree in education and a professional administrator certifica-tion from Stephen F. Austin State Uni-versity. Brockman is appointed for a term to expire Feb. 1, 2017.

Fogle, Mathews, and Brockman are appointees of Governor Rick Perry.

Other members of the GBRA board of directors are Grace Kunde, Guada-lupe County; Darrell McLain, Gon-zales County; Don B. Meador, Hays County; Dennis Patillo, Victoria County and Kenneth Motl, Calhoun County.

The GBRA was established by the Texas Legislature in 1933 as a water conservation and reclamation dis-trict. GBRA provides stewardship for the water resources in its 10-county statutory district, which begins near the headwaters of the Guadalupe and Blanco rivers, ends at San Antonio Bay, and includes Kendall, Comal, Hays, Caldwell, Guadalupe, Gonza-les, DeWitt, Victoria, Calhoun, and Refugio counties.

Doug Boysen

GBRA: New officers namedfor regional water board

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If at any time while reading this ar-ticle your attention wanders, you may have ADHD. If you pause to check your email sometime during the next three paragraphs, you should consult a doc-tor. If you fail to read this article all the way to the end, you should get on Ad-derall, Ritalin or some other drug to treat your condition as soon as possible.

This isn’t quite the standard for diag-nosing attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, but it’s close. The New York Times ran a long expose on how the drug industry has stoked the diagno-sis and treatment of ADHD that had a revelatory quote from Keith Conners, a doctor who has long advocated for the recognition of the disorder.

Conners called the overdiagnosis of ADHD “a national disaster of dangerous proportions,” telling the Times that the rising number of cases “is a concoction to justify the giving out of medication at unprecedented and unjustifiable levels.” This isn’t bomb-throwing from an out-sider, but a critique from the namesake of the Conners ratings scale widely used to evaluate kids for ADHD.

There is no doubt that ADHD is a legitimate neurological condition that makes kids (and those around them) miserable, that blights their potential and that can be alleviated by prescrip-tion stimulants like Adderall and Rit-alin. There also is no doubt that diag-nosis and treatment of the disorder has run wildly out of control. According to the forthcoming book “The ADHD Explosion,” 19 percent of high-school-aged males have received a diagnosis. The numbers differ from state to state. In North Carolina, an astounding 30 percent of boys over age 9 are suppos-edly suffering from ADHD. Overall, 6 percent of children and adolescents in the United States are on drugs to treat ADHD.

It’s a wonder more kids aren’t di-agnosed with it, given the overlap be-tween the description of the disorder and failings to which we are all prone.

The New York Times points out that the American Psychiatric Association criteria for ADHD include “often has difficulty waiting his or her turn” and “makes careless mistakes,” hardly rare childhood behaviors.

The drug companies -- for whom ADHD is a $9 billion-a-year business -- target mothers with alluring ads sug-gesting their children will become little angels through the wonders of risk-free stimulants. Their kids will get better grades, spend more quality time with the family and remember to take out the trash. Who wouldn’t want their child thus magically transformed? Accord-ing to the Times report, the Food and Drug Administration has constantly re-buked the companies for going beyond the evidence in selling visions of child-hood Valhalla secured through the right drug.

Undertrained primary-care physi-cians and worried parents default much too often to the diagnosis of ADHD and to the answer of a prescription. The next frontier is adult ADHD, with the promise of a vast new pharmaceutical market made up of people deprived of ADHD diagnoses when they were chil-dren. Some of these diagnoses will be warranted and life-changing, but others will be overreach prompted by vague and dubious symptoms, like inattentive op-ed reading.

Sure, you got to the end of this article. But how about the next one?

Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review. (c) 2013 by King Features Synd., Inc.

Earlier this month, Secretary of State John Kerry intervened to delay the execution of a convicted Mexican na-tional saying his rights may have been violated, in a case that could endanger Americans abroad, a US official said. Edgar Arias Tamayo, who was found guilty of the 1994 fatal shooting of a Houston police officer, and is set to be put death by the state of Texas next month. But Kerry has warned that he was not given his right to see Mexican consular officials as the United States is obligated to do under an international convention.

Someone should explain to Kerry that our problem is not Mexican na-tionals on death row, but better bor-der security and a Mexican govern-ment that is not a god neighbor. Kerry should be preaching to Mexico, not Texas, about international obligations because our neighbor to the south is not behaving in a neighborly manner on many fronts.

In a 48 hour period, the following crimes were reported on the Texas-Mexico border.

On Monday, Dec. 16, 61 pounds of cocaine were seized in Pharr from a car carrying Mexican family into Texas.

In Laredo, also on Monday, a former Mexican police officer was charged with possession of marijuana.

In Hildago, on Tuesday, Dec. 17, $350,000 in cash were seized as anoth-er Mexican national tried to smuggle bundles of money into Mexico.

Also, on Tuesday, U.S. law enforcement seized $323,000 in heroin being smuggled into the U.S. by a Mexican man.

In Laredo, on Tuesday, an 18 year old il-legal alien who has been deported numer-ous times, led Laredo police on a car chase through the city before being caught.

In El Paso, federal agents completed a two month operation that confiscated nearly $3.5 million in counterfeit mer-chandize which had come from China through Mexico into the U.S.

Finally, there was the recent report of the former governor of the Mexican state of Coahuila that has been arrested in the U.S. for money laundering and smuggling.

These incidents do not include the on going problems Texas and the U.S. have had lately with Mexico not hon-oring its formal treaties on water use regarding the Rio Grande. Even a Mex-ican fishing boat was recently chase from American waters along the south Texas coast.

All of this and Kerry is worried about our relationship with Mexico over con-victed cop killer?

Here’s a news flash...Mexico has not behaved like a good friend or neigh-bor for sometime. and Kerry, Presi-dent Obama, and all the other liberals should worry about securing and pro-tecting our borders.

If Mexico was a good neighbor, they would respect our laws and help stop the crime. Instead, criminal activity and il-legal entry flourish while the Mexican government looks the other way.

The Texas Tribune has reported that immigration and border crime are the top concerns for Texans in 2013. As the 2014 elections near, all Texans should recognize which politicians are pan-dering for votes, and which want to honestly address the problems because Mexico is NOT behaving like a friend or a good neighbor.

I’m dreaming of a bourbon-flavored pecan Christmas


In Our View

Clue for Mr. Kerry: Mexicois not a friendly neighbor

RichLowry

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

ADHD: the manufacturedepidemic of modern times

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Jim Cunningham is a former longtime Gonzales news-man and the former interim publisher of the Gonzales Cannon. He now lives in the Moulton area.

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El Conservador

George Rodriguez is a San Antonio resident. He is the former President of the San Antonio Tea Party, and is now Executive Director of the South Texas Politi-cal Alliance.

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And the Grinch, with his Grinch-feet ice cold in the snow, stood puzzling and puzzling, how could it be so? It came without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes or bags. And he puzzled and puzzled ‘till his puz-zler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before. What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store? What if Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more?

Dr. Seuss

Christmas is nigh. And I’m already into the bourbon. But I’m not high.

‘Cause it is not the bottle I’m spending time with, but bourbon-flavored pecans. Snack time.

Seems as if my sister, Laverne Schendel, treated the Dr. Deb and this old curmud-geon to a treat package from Valley Pecans, based out of Chillicothe, Texas. The pack-age consists of the aforementioned bour-bon-based nuts, along with a bag of choco-late-covered pecans and a huge amount of pecan halves.

It’s a healthy nut, nutritionists note, and I’m not one to argue under the influence of booze-infused pecans.

Anyway, it is early in the a.m. on the Saturday before Christmas that is coming after the New Year again this year.

Along with snacking on the nuts and consuming a couple gallons of coffee that’s

definitely not weak in the bean I am semi-paying attention to an Austin newscast. There on the TV that’s hanging on the wall. The so-called newscast is more of a Christmas commercial than an informa-tion source.

Gal with painted lips and clad in green and red keeps coming on with the weather. Naturally, it’s the season to be Santa-Track-ing on the radar. I suspect the kiddies are watching cartoons or smoking pot and not concerned with the weather or the fat fella’s whereabouts. That’s a few more days further along in their limited attention span at this date.

But they possess more than hint of what is in store for them come Christmas morn-ing or the eve before. It will not be much of a surprise, I suspect.

Dr. Deb and I have never had the privi-

lege of taking down a Christmas tree. Be-cause in 37 years of marriage we’ve never bothered to put one up. It’s not that we’re inflicted with humbugging or the bahs.

Some figure that I’m just an ol’ curmud-geon that if I should come into possession of a flame-thrower I’d go bonkers. Beserk. And do commando raids on all Christmas trees. Spouting hellfire and damnation as I burned the decorations to smithereens.

They’d figure right.We’re just not into the spirit of hanging

decorations and gift-giving. Since it is the two of us, we look at us, and should we see something that we’d just die for if we didn’t have … we’d buy it. On the spot. Whatever the season or whatever the month. Be it May or August or October.

Am I anti-Christmas? Well. No.As I abide by the thought of Edna Ferber

as she wrote in “Song of Years:” ‘Christmas isn’t a season. It’s a feeling.’And what the lady cowgirl Dale Evans

expressed: ‘Christmas, children, is not a date. It is a state of mind.’

Only an extroverted optimist would feel that there is peace on earth or goodwill to-ward men. There never has been.

So let me offer up this little story. Author unknown. You’ve likely have perused it be-fore.

Optimist vs. PessimistChristmas SantaA family had twin boys whose only re-

semblance to each other was their looks. If one felt it was too hot, the other thought it was too cold. If one said the TV was too loud, the other claimed the volume needed to be turned up. Opposite in every way, one was an eternal optimist, the other a doom and gloom pessimist.

Just to see what would happen, on the twins’ birthday their father loaded the pes-simist’s room with every imaginable toy and game. The optimist’s room he loaded with horse manure.

That night the father passed by the pessi-mist’s room and found him sitting amid his new gifts crying bitterly.

“Why are you crying?” the father asked.“Because my friends will be jealous, I’ll

have to read all these instructions before I can do anything with this stuff, I’ll con-stantly need batteries, and my toys will eventually get broken.” answered the pes-simist twin.

Passing the optimist twin’s room, the fa-ther found him dancing for joy in the pile of manure. “What are you so happy about?” he asked.

To which his optimist twin replied, “There’s got to be a pony in here somewhere!”

And with that I’d like to pray that you and your family and friends enjoy many a Merry Christmas … down the road … while I daydream of nighttime bourbon-flavored kisses from many a yesterday, back when I was young.


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Pioneer Village has named Sarah Ten-berg as its new manager, the group’s Board of Directors has announced.

After a successful four night run of Stars in the Village, the Board of Directors of the Village met on Dec. 17 to review the re-sults. The icy cold weather did not encour-age folks to come out but a warm sparkling bonfire with popcorn popping, the smell of hot wassail in the air and Shirley Shows homemade cookies to munch on, kept those who were there happy.

The blacksmith shop was active showing curious children just what went on there “back in the day”. Local musicians enter-tained in the Hamon Church and Christ-

mas songs floated on the north wind. Tenberg was named as the manager for

the Village. The Board looks forward to her leadership in promoting Pioneer Vil-lage and meeting the goals of the organiza-tion.

The new year brings a challenge to ev-eryone interested in preserving history to support Pioneer Village in its efforts to educate the school children of Texas about pioneer life and to preserve these histori-cally significant buildings for posterity.

The annual meeting of the organization will be held on Jan. 21 at 6 PM in the Oak Forest School building in Pioneer Village. Refreshments will be served. Anyone who would like to become a member of Pioneer Village is invited to come.

Serving up holiday cheerCaroline Billings (left) and Janie Massey serves George Vazquez during Sage Capital Bank’s open house on Friday. (Photo by Mark Lube)

SMITHSON VALLEY — The GVTC Foundation

is adding another college scholarship to help local students pursue higher education.

The Ritchie T. Sorrells

Scholarship was created to recognize the achieve-ments of GVTC’s presi-dent and CEO. Sorrells established The GVTC

Foundation in 2006 and has led GVTC to unprec-edented success. During his 10 years, GVTC intro-duced fiber-to-the-home technology to the ma-jority of its service area, while greatly expanding the company’s residential and business product of-ferings. During that time, the company doubled gross retail revenues, to more than $85 million.

The $10,000 Sorrells Scholarship recognizes students who exhibit out-

standing leadership quali-ties and have used inno-vation or technology to make a positive change in our community.

“I’m extremely honored that The GVTC Founda-tion board of directors created this new scholar-ship to support the young leaders in our area seek-ing a college degree,” Ritchie Sorrells, GVTC president and CEO, said. “It’s another fine example of our Foundation fulfill-ing its mission of enhanc-

ing the quality of life in the communities GVTC serves.”

Through the Sor-rells Scholarship and the $10,000 Ola Armstrong Scholarship, the GVTC Foundation offers a com-bined $20,000 to help stu-dents pay for college.

Applications for the Sorrells and Armstrong scholarships will be ac-cepted through March 3, 2014. For complete de-tails, please visit GVTC-Foundation.com.

Applications for ballots by mail in the March 4, 2014 party primary elec-tions may be accepted be-ginning Jan. 3, 2014. They may be hand-delivered until Feb. 18, by mail there-after and must be received by Feb. 21 (received, not postmarked). Mail ballots must be returned by mail by election day.

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appearance begins at 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 18 and continues from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Fri-day through 4:30 p.m. Fri-day, Feb. 28.

Early voting locations include: The Courthouse Annex in Gonzales (1709 Sarah DeWitt Dr.); the City Building in Nixon (100 W. 3rd in Nixon); and the City Building in Waelder (300 Hwy 90 W, Waelder).

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4. Those needing to reg-ister should contact Gon-zales County Tax Asessor/Collector/Voter Registrar Crystal Cedillo at 414 St. Joseph St., Gonzales, phone 830-672-2841. You must be registered to vote 30 days prior to any election to be eligible to vote.

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Gonzales Police Dept. re-port for the week of Dec. 23:

12/14/2013 Reported Hit And Run Accident At 900 Blk Pecan St.

12/18/2013 Reported Theft At 900 Blk St. Vincent St.

12/19/2013 Reported As-sault At 400 Blk St. Matthew St.

12/19/2013 Barrett Je-rome Clark 49 Of Gonzales Arrested And Charged With Driving While License Invalid

And Possession Of Controlled Substance At 800 Blk St. Jo-seph St.

12/19/2013 Michael Lee Castillo 25 Of Gonzales Ar-rested And Charged With Driving While License Invalid At 800 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr.

12/20/2013 Reported Bur-glary Building At 2000 Blk College St.

12/21/2013 Reported As-sault At 500 Blk Jobe St.

Hallettsville LivestockCommission ReportThe Hallettsville Livestock Commission

Co., Inc. had on hand on December 17, 2013, 2,254, week ago, 1,162; year ago, 1,276.

The market ended the year on a very strong note. Better quality classes of calves and yearlings sold $2 to $4 higher. Demand very good in all areas – particularly the No. 1 Classes.

Packer cows and bulls sold $3 to $4 higher on approx. 325 hd. Total.

No sales Dec. 24th or Dec. 31st. Next sale Jan. 7th. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to All!

Packer Cows: higher dressing utility & cut-ter cows, $79-$95.50; lower dressing utility & cutter cows, $67-$79; light weight canner cows, $53-$67.

Packer Bulls: heavyweight bulls, $100-$106.50; utility & cutter bulls, $92-$100; light-weight canner bulls, $84-$92.

Stocker and Feeder Calves and Yearlings: Steer & Bull Calves: under 200; $230-$265; 200-300 lbs, $215-$245; 300-400 lbs, $200-$235; 400-500 lbs, $178-$205; 500-600 lbs, $158-$192.50; 600-700 lbs, $146-$168; 700-800 lbs, $140-$154. Heifer Calves: under 200

lbs, $210-$245; 200-300 lbs, $180-$215; 300-400 lbs, $174-$196; 400-500 lbs, $152-$182; 500-600 lbs, $143-$164; 600-700 lbs, $135-$148; 700-800 lbs, $118-$135.

If we can help with marketing your live-stock, please call 361-798-4336.

Cuero Livestock Market ReportCuero Livestock Market Report on Decem-

ber 20, 2013, had 1,926 head.THIS WAS OUR LAST SALE OF 2013—FIRST

SALE IN 2014 IS JANUARY 10, 2014Had 149 cows and 17 bulls. The packer

market was as strong as last week’s up mar-ket. Holidays are here and buying has slowed down as supplies have declined. Good solid end of the year market across the board.

The calf market was essentially very steady with last week’s strong up market. Some of the plainer types were a little ($1-$3) cheaper as would be expected with end of year buy-ing needs. There may be a few holes in the market but not many. Overall a very solid market to end the year with bright prospects for 2014.

Packer Bulls: Hvy. Wts., $92-$107; lower grades, $70-$95.

Packer cows: breakers, $65-$78; boning, $65-$83; canners & cutters, $82-$95; light & weak, $38-$53.

Palpated, 20 bred cows, $112-$130.Pairs: No Pairs.Steer calves: under 200 lbs, None; 200-250

lbs, $200-$223; 250-300 lbs, $197-$226; 300-350 lbs, $198-$222; 350-400 lbs, $195-$230; 400-450 lbs, $185-$222; 450-500 lbs, $179-$214; 500-550 lbs, $173-$192; 550-600 lbs, $160-$190; 600-700 lbs, $151-$167; 700-800 lbs, $148-$152.

Bull Calves: under 250 lbs, $200-$222; 250-300 lbs, $163-$180; 300-350 lbs, $158-$196; 350-400 lbs, $183-$200; 400-450 lbs, $155-$188; 450-500 lbs, $169-$182; 500-550 lbs, $151-$179; 550-600 lbs, $141-$162; 600-700 lbs, $147-$156.

Over 700 lbs. bulls, $132-$154.Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs., $182-$218;

200-250 lbs., $168-$196; 250-300 lbs, $171-$232; 300-350 lbs, $144-$185; 350-400 lbs, $139-$180; 400-450 lbs, $157-$132; 450-500 lbs, $151-$180; 500-550 lbs, $148-$171; 550-600 lbs, $140-$155; 600-700 lbs., $143-$160; over 700 lbs, $135-$138.

Gonzales Police Report

Multiplying Christmas cheerRecently, members of Gonzales High School Mu Alpha Theta Chapter (Math Hon-or Society) created and delivered handmade Christmas cards to each resident of the Heights and Texan Nursing Homes. This is the fourth year the chapter has undertaken this community service project, and the students always have a very positive experience. This year, the group expanded the project by collecting gifts of blankets and warm socks to be distributed to the nursing home residents. Society members plan to continue this endeavor next year since it was so suc-cessful. The members of Mu Alpha Theta and their faculty sponsor, Mrs. Karen Fougerat, want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.


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Gonzales County Courthouse DeedsDecember 1-31Mitchell, Edwin E. to Mitchell, Benard, w/d,

Int. in 24.42 Acres, Mary Ann Williams Svy, A-82.

Mitchell, Stelton to Mitchell, Benard, w/d, Int. in 24.42 Acres, Mary Ann Williams Svy, A-82.

Garner, Betty to Mitchell, Benard, w/d, Int. in 24.42 Acres, Mary Ann Williams Svy, A-82.

Hamilton, John C.C. to Hamilton, John C.C. (Trustee), Hamilton, Cynthia S. (Trustee) and Hamilton Family Trust, John CC, w/d, Undiv. Mineral Int. in Numerous Properties in Gonza-les and DeWitt Counties.

Drake Jr, Robert Lee to SJS Legacy, LP, w/d, Int. in 12.306 Acres, David W. Brandt A-6 & Benjamim Fulcher A-21 Svys.

Tealer, Dennis, Tealer, Willie and Morris, Ger-aldine to PE Endeavors, LLC, w/d, Property not Shown.

Thomas, Mike and Thomas, Margarita H. to

Gordon, Kristen M., w/d, Lt. 4, Blk. 2, Nance Addn, Nixon.

Bowden, Bobby (Co-Trustee), Bowden, Blake Lee (Co-Trustee), Seay, Lori Gay Bowden Young (Co-Trustee) and Bowden Trust to Ace Swabbing, LLC, w/d, Lts. 3-5 & 9-12, Blk. 7, Highview Addn, Gonzales.

Wisdom, David Wayne to Villarreal, Maria A, w/d, Undiv. Int. in 31.98 Acres, David Moses Svy, A-334.

Cowan, Robert to Belmont Rentals, LLC, w/d, Pt. Lt. 1, James Gibson Svy, A-24.

Lester, Cassie Jean to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 0.487 of an Acre, Byrd Lockhart Svy, A-36.

Ramos, Tanya Nichol to Ramos Jr, Romaldo, w/d, Lts. 10-12, Blk. 2, Nixon.

Assumed NamesByars, Phrona – Western Sundries, Gonza-

les.Marriage LicenseTrigo Jr., Jesse G. and Cagle, Kayla K.

Gonzales County Records

Recent oil and gas well approvals reported by the Texas Railroad Commission for the period Dec. 15-21:

API NO. District Lease Well Number Permitted Operator County Status Date Status Number Wellbore Profiles Filing Purpose Amend Total Depth StatusCaldwell County05535052 01 J. J. DAVIS ESTATE 1H O.G.O. REFINING(617058) CALDWELL Submitted: 12/04/2013 Approved: 12/17/2013 769056 Horizontal New Drill Y 3100 APPROVED

DeWitt County12332959 02 WESTHOFF A UNIT 1H GEOSOUTHERN ENERGY CORPORATION(301287) DE WITT Submitted: 09/19/2013 Approved: 12/18/2013 751375 Horizontal New Drill Y 14000 APPROVED12333289 02 DIO UNIT 1H EOG RESOURCES, INC.(253162) DE WITT Submitted: 12/03/2013 Approved: 12/19/2013 769223 Horizontal New Drill Y 13000 APPROVED12333429 02 DYLAN UNIT 1H EOG RESOURCES, INC.(253162) DE WITT Submitted: 12/03/2013 Approved: 12/16/2013 774801 Horizontal New Drill N 13000 APPROVED12333435 02 WALTERS A 2H BHP BILLITON PET(TXLA OP) CO(068596) DE WITT Submitted: 12/03/2013 Approved: 12/19/2013 774873 Horizontal New Drill N 14000 APPROVED12333436 02 WALTERS A 3H BHP BILLITON PET(TXLA OP) CO(068596) DE WITT Submitted: 12/03/2013 Approved: 12/19/2013 774883 Horizontal New Drill N 14000 APPROVED12333430 02 RUCKA UNIT A 2 BURLINGTON RESOURCES O & G CO LP(109333) DE WITT Submitted: 12/05/2013 Approved: 12/17/2013 775060 Horizontal New Drill N 17000 APPROVED12333431 02 RUCKA UNIT A 3 BURLINGTON RESOURCES O & G CO LP(109333) DE WITT Submitted: 12/05/2013 Approved: 12/19/2013 775084 Horizontal New Drill N 17000 APPROVED12333432 02 RUCKA UNIT A 4 BURLINGTON RESOURCES O & G CO LP(109333) DE WITT Submitted: 12/05/2013 Approved: 12/19/2013 775085 Horizontal New Drill N 17000 APPROVED12333433 02 WRIGHT UNIT A 2 BURLINGTON RESOURCES O & G CO LP(109333) DE WITT Submitted: 12/05/2013 Approved: 12/18/2013 775087 Horizontal New Drill N 17000 APPROVED12333314 02 GERDES UNIT 2H SABINE OIL & GAS LLC(742142) DE WITT Submitted: 12/06/2013 Approved: 12/19/2013 770715 Horizontal New Drill Y 13500 APPROVED

Fayette County14933330 03 EZ FARM 1 CYPRESS E & P CORPORATION(195903) FAYETTE Submitted: 12/05/2013 Approved: 12/16/2013 775077 Vertical New Drill N 8000 APPROVED14933333 03 PROST UNIT O 1H SANCHEZ OIL & GAS CORPORATION(747012) FAYETTE Submitted: 12/06/2013 Approved: 12/19/2013 775180 Horizontal New Drill N 13000 APPROVED14933331 03 PROST UNIT E 4H SANCHEZ OIL & GAS CORPORATION(747012) FAYETTE Submitted: 12/07/2013 Approved: 12/19/2013 775193 Horizontal New Drill N 12500 APPROVED14933332 03 PROST UNIT E 5H SANCHEZ OIL & GAS CORPORATION(747012) FAYETTE Submitted: 12/08/2013 Approved: 12/19/2013 775194 Horizontal New Drill N 12500 APPROVED

Gonzales County17732922 01 CANNONADE RANCH SOUTH 18H PENN VIRGINIA OIL & GAS, L.P.(651780) GONZALES Submitted: 12/03/2013 Approved: 12/19/2013 757746 Horizontal New Drill Y 14000 APPROVED17733249 01 TYLER UNIT 1H EOG RESOURCES, INC.(253162) GONZALES Submitted: 12/04/2013 Approved: 12/16/2013 774940 Horizontal New Drill N 9000 APPROVED17733254 01 PETTY UNIT 1H EOG RESOURCES, INC.(253162) GONZALES Submitted: 12/12/2013 Approved: 12/19/2013 775587 Horizontal New Drill N 11100 APPROVED

Lavaca County28533752 02 MACHICEK UNIT 1H SABINE OIL & GAS LLC(742142) LAVACA Submitted: 12/04/2013 Approved: 12/16/2013 774952 Horizontal New Drill N 14000 APPROVED28533753 02 LEOPARD HUNTER 5H PENN VIRGINIA OIL & GAS, L.P.(651780) LAVACA Submitted: 12/06/2013 Approved: 12/19/2013 775155 Horizontal New Drill N 14500 APPROVED28533754 02 LEOPARD HUNTER 6H PENN VIRGINIA OIL & GAS, L.P.(651780) LAVACA Submitted: 12/06/2013 Approved: 12/19/2013 775156 Horizontal New Drill N 14500 APPROVED28533755 02 LEOPARD HUNTER 7H PENN VIRGINIA OIL & GAS, L.P.(651780) LAVACA Submitted: 12/06/2013 Approved: 12/19/2013 775160 Horizontal New Drill N 14500 APPROVED

Lucas Energy has reversed production declines with four workovers in the Austin Chalk.

After nine months of restructuring, the company is moving forward with develop-ment of its Austin Chalk and Eagle Ford as-sets.

Lucas has over 12,000 net acres prospective for the Austin Chalk and ~4,000 net acres pro-spective for the Eagle Ford. The company es-timates development potential of 25+ Austin Chalk drilling locations and 75+ Eagle Ford locations (15% WI with Marathon operating).

“So far, this workover program has not only

stabilized, but reversed the recent declines in production, adding 40 barrels of oil per day (BOPD) of gross production in November alone,” added Ken Daraie, Board Chairman.

Lucas Energy launched a workover pro-gram in September and completed its fourth Austin Chalk workover on November 30th.

The company also completed a horizontal re-entry in the Austin Chalk (RVS #1 Side-track) in Gonzales County that produced 113 boe/d while flowing back completion fluids. A second re-entry well is awaiting arrival of the drilling rig.

“Also, our development program in the Austin Chalk is progressing as planned with our continuing well cleanout program and the addition of horizontal Austin Chalk re-

entries. This has allowed Lucas to access pro-ductive layers within the Austin Chalk forma-tion, believed to be separated by impermeable layers of ash, at significantly lower costs by uti-lizing and reentering existing horizontal wells.

+++++ConocoPhillips will spend $16.7 billion

in 2014 (6% more than 2013) and 55% of the total ($9.18 billion) is allocated in North America.

Within North America, Conoco expects continued growth from the Eagle Ford, Bak-ken, and Permian plays.

Approximately $4.3 billion will be spent on development drilling in the Lower 48 states.

The budget includes “increased investment in the drilling programs in the Eagle Ford, Bak-ken and Permian.”

“2014 is an important year for ConocoPhil-lips,” said Ryan Lance, CEO. “Since becoming an independent E&P company, we have set out to deliver a unique value proposition of 3 to 5 percent volume and margin growth with a compelling dividend.”

Conoco has a five year plan to invest $8 bil-lion in the Eagle Ford and grow production to almost 150,000 boe/d by 2017. The company has 227,000 net acres prospective for the play and an estimated resource potential of 1.8 bil-lion boe.


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First Assembly of God509 E. 3rd St. Nixon

New Life Assembly of GodCorner of Church St. & Jessie Smith St. Gonzales

Baha’i FaithBaha’i Faith621 St. George St. Gonzales

BaptistClark Baptist ChurchF.M. 794, Gonzales

County Baptist Church Hwy. 87 Smiley

Eastside Baptist ChurchSeydler Street, Gonzales

Elm Grove Baptist Church4337 FM 1115Waelder, Texas 78959

First Baptist Church 422 St. Paul, Gonzales

First Baptist Church403 N Texas Nixon

First Baptist ChurchHwy 108 N Smiley

First Baptist Church406 N Ave E Waelder

Greater Palestine Baptist ChurchS of 90-A (sign on Hwy 80)

Greater Rising StarBaptist Church3rd Ave S of Hwy 87 Nixon

Harwood Baptist Church North of Post Office

Iglesia BautistaMacedonia201 S Congress Nixon

Iglesia Bautista MemorialHwy 97 Waelder

Leesville Baptist ChurchE. of Hwy 80 on CR 121

Memorial Heights Baptist Church1330 College Gonzales

Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church100 Capes Gonzales

Oak Valley Baptist ChurchHwy. 97 Bebe

Old Moulton Baptist Church2287 FM 1680, Moulton

Primitive Baptist Church1121 N. College Gonzales

Providence Missionary Baptist Church1020 St. Andrew Gonzales

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Stratton Primitive BaptistFM 1447 9 miles east of Cuero

St. James Baptist ChurchHwy 80- North of Belmont

Saint Paul Baptist ChurchSE 2nd St. Waelder

Shiner Baptist ChurchAvenue F and 15th Street, Shiner

Union Lea Baptist ChurchSt. Andrew St. Gonzales

Union Valley Baptist ChurchFM 1681 NW of Nixon

CatholicSt. James Catholic Church417 N. College, Gonzales

Sacred Heart Catholic ChurchSt. John St. Gonzales

St. Joseph Catholic Church207 S. Washington, Nixon

St Patrick Catholic Church in Waelder613 Highway 90 East Waelder

St. Phillip Catholic Church Hwy 87 Smiley

ChristianFirst Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)712 Crockett, Luling

Churches of ChristChurch of Christ1323 Seydler St. Gonzales

Church of Christ (Iglesia de Cristo)201 E. Second St. Nixon

Church of ChristE. 3rd & Texas, Nixon

Churches of GodCommunity Church of God1020 St. Louis, Gonzales

Gonzales Memorial Church of God in Christ1113 Hastings, Gonzales

New Way Church of God in Christ514 St. Andrew, Gonzales

EpiscopalEpiscopal Church of the Messiah721 S. Louis, Gonzales (830) 672-3407

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Full Gospel Church1426 Fisher, Gonzales

LutheranFirst Evangelical Lutheran1206 St. Joseph, Gonzales

Abiding Word Lutheran Church, LCMS1310 St. Louis

MethodistBelmont United MethodistHwy. 90-A

Dewville United MethodistWest of FM 1117 on CR 121

First United Methodist426 St. Paul, Gonzales

First United Methodist410 N. Franklin, Nixon

Flatonia United Methodist403 E North Main, Flatonia

Harris Chapel United MethodistS. Liberty St. Nixon

Harwood Methodist Church North 2nd and North Gonzales, Har-wood

Henson Chapel United Methodist1113 St. Andrew, Gonzales

Monthalia United MethodistCR 112 off 97

Smiley United Methodist1 blk S. of Hwy 87

Waelder United Methodist2 blks from Hwy 90 & 97

Webster Chapel A.M.E.1027 Church St. Gonzales

Non-DenominationalAgape Ministries512 St. James, Gonzales

Living Waters Fellowship Church605 Saint Joseph St. Gonzales

Bread of Life Ministries613 St. Joseph, Gonzales

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El Centro Cristiano “Agua Viva” of WaelderSun. Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.

Emmanuel Fellowship1817 St. Lawrence St. Gonzales

Encouraging Word Christian Fel-lowshipHwy. 80 in Leesville

Jesus Holy Ghost Temple1906 Hickston, Gonzales

Lighthouse Church of Our Lord1805 Weimar, Gonzales

New Life Temple for Jesus ChristBelmont, Corner of Hwy 466 & Hwy 80

River of Life Christian Fellowship207 Steele St., Smiley 830-587-6500

Two Rivers Bible Church1600 Sarah DeWitt Dr., Ste 210, Gon-zales

Inter-DenominationalFaith Family Church1812 Cartwheel Dr., Gonzales

PentecostalFaith TempleHwy 80 (N. Nixon Ave.) Nixon

Holy Temple of Jesus Christ No. 21515 Dallas, Gonzales

Temple Bethel Pentecostal1104 S. Paul, Gonzales

Life Changing Church of Gonzales3.3 miles north on 183, Right on CR 235, Right on CR 236

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Thursday, December 26, 2013

The Heights decks the halls for Christmas

A new year often begins with good intentions, as thousands resolve to make positive changes in their lives. Resolutions are easy to make when one is toasting at midnight and ready to take on the world. But resolutions can be harder to keep as the days turn into weeks and weeks become months.

Researchers at the University of Minnesota found that 80 percent of resolution-makers have given up by Valentine’s Day. A January 2012 poll conducted in England found that, of the 3,000 respondents, roughly three-quarters of them admitted they were no longer confident they would stick to their resolutionss for the rest of the month.

There are several different reasons why resolutions fail, and recognizing potential pitfalls can help people stick with their positive changes throughout the new year. The following are a few ways to ensure your resolutions last the year.

* Don’t make an unrealistic resolution. Losing weight is a popular resolution. Some resolve to drop dozens of pounds in an effort to completely transform their bodies. However, when the weight doesn’t magically come off, it can be easy to grow discouraged. Weight loss is not instantaneous, and healthy weight-loss plans advocate gradual weight loss, such as 1 to 2 pounds per week. It can take several months to see a considerable difference if you’re aiming to lose

50 pounds. Instead of setting such a lofty weight-loss goal, establish incremental milestones with tangible dates. For example, your resolution may be to lose 10 pounds by March 1st. That is an attainable goal.

* Don’t go it alone. You’re more likely to have success with keeping a resolution if you have outside support. Enlist a buddy to go to the gym with you or provide support as you attempt to quit smoking. Having a support system in place can motivate and inspire, knowing someone will be keeping tabs on you may instill enough anxiety to propel you through your resolutions.

* Make resolutions for the right reasons. Making resolutions for the wrong reasons can be counterproductive. If you want to lose weight for cosmetic reasons and not to improve your overall health, you may find your motivation waning as the weeks turn into months. Making resolutions for the right reasons often provides ample motivation.

* Avoid boring resolutions. Many people make boring resolutions that often focus on the mundane instead of more positive things. Resolutions need not be changes that profoundly alter your mental or physical well-being. Making fun resolutions will probably help you stick to them. Perhaps you will resolve to spend more time with the kids or promise to try more adventurous activities. Maybe you decide it’s time pursue a hidden passion, such as music or art. Enjoyable resolutions are much easier to keep.

* Avoid expensive resolutions. Before

making a resolution, research how much a resolution might cost. Gym memberships or new hobbies may stretch your budget, and if you cannot afford a resolution, how can you keep it? If money is a concern, choose resolutions that are fiscally possible.

* Keep resolutions private if you so prefer. Many people are compelled to share their resolutions with friends and family. However, that can lead to feelings of competition or animosity if someone is realizing goals before you. Feel free to keep your resolution private as you go through the process. Once you have met your goal, then you can share your success with others.

* Don’t give up too easily. Some people are up for a challenge and others are not. Resolutions typically require a little extra effort, especially in the early stages. Resolutions will not necessarily be easy to keep, but the longer you stick to a resolution the easier it becomes to make it a reality, so resist the temptation to throw in the towel too early.


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Year after year the public counts down the seconds until the new year arrives. At the stroke

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Santa Claus arrived by helicopter at Gonzales Memorial Healthcare Systems Friday to delight a crowd of children and dignitaries gathered in the hospital lobby to recognize this year’s “Christmas Angels”— those who have donated monet to the GHS Foundation in memory of loved ones, friends and family members. Musical entertainment ws provided by GISD teacher Jennifer Lamprecht and a chorus of toddlers from Grace Christian Academy daycare, while Jolly Old St. Nick and the GHS Foundation’s “Lights of Love” lit up lots of faces with smiles.(Photos by Dave Mundy)

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In Memory of Dean BakerFrom Bruce & Elaine Baker

In Memory of Ann FarekFrom Lisa Gindler & Carol Farek

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ARLINGTON— For over three and half quar-ters, the Shiner Comanches owned the momentum in the game.

Then Stamford swooped in and stole it as they ral-lied from a 28-21 deficit in the last four minutes of the game to win 41-28 Thursday morning in the UIL Class 1A Division I state championship game at AT&T Stadium.

“It’s tough when you come up short in the last one,” Shiner head coach Steven Cerny said. “We seemed to have the mo-mentum going our way, with the squib kick (start of the third quarter) that we recovered and scored. You have to give Stamford cred-it. That fourth quarter they hung in there, kept making big plays and found ways to stop us.”

The Bulldogs (14-1) knotted the game at 28 with 3:42 left as receiver James Washington caught a 60-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Bo Wimberly after Stamford stopped Shiner from converting a fourth-down-and-1 play from the ‘Dog 41.

On Shiner’s next posses-sion, running back Mar-cus Coleman had the ball knocked out by Craig Oli-ver and recovered by Gus West at the Comanche 43. Wimberly had a pass for 7 yards to Legion West and another for 13 to Washing-ton to move the ‘Dogs to the Shiner 23. Wimberly had a 7-yard gain to the 16 and threw a 4-yard to Le-gion West for another first down. On the next play, Wimberly ran for a 12-yard score and the extra point was no good, leaving Stam-ford ahead 34-28 with 1:55 left.

Shiner next started at its 29 and had to go to the air. Jacob Stafford completed a 5-yard pass to Blake Mi-chalec who lateraled to Tyler Patek for addition

6-yard gain.Two plays later, Stafford

had a 10-yard run to mid-field but two plays later, Washington nabbed an in-terception at the ‘Dog 23 and took it the distance for a 41-28 lead.

Shiner had its last drive at its 32 and Stafford had completions of 13 and 16 yards to Michalec.

Gus West picked off Staf-ford on the next play at the ‘Dog 21 to put the game away.

Shiner led 21-7 at half-time and 28-7 early in the third quarter but started to get halted by Stamford

“Stamford switched their defense to a ‘solid front’ and we knew that they did,” Cerny said. “Another thing was the atmosphere. Both teams have played in a lot of cold-weather games. We have not been inside and you could see our kids wear down. Our players would come to the sidelines gassed, even with the TV timeouts and breaks. The environment probably got to us more than anything.”

Washington had touch-down catches of 63 and 60 yards, and also had the 77-yard pick six.

Cerny said Washington’s plays were a result of his speed and not breakdowns in the Shiner secondary.

“We really had not faced anyone that fast all year,” he said. “Once he gets by you, there is no way you are going to catch him. We do not have anyone who could keep up and give quarter-back (Wimberly) credit for making the plays.”

Stafford said the fact that Stamford was playing in its third straight title game gave them the edge as they knew how to adjust to play-ing indoors.

“You have to get tough and get mean, and we just fell a little short,” he said.

The Comanches opened the game with a 12-play, 39-yard drive that ended as Coleman was dropped for a loss on fourth down at the ‘Dog 37.

It took Stamford just one play to score on the hookup from Wimberly to Wash-ington. Shiner answered with a five-play, 69-yard march as Stafford gained 6 yards on first down, Chad Neubauer and Coleman took turns carrying the football until reaching the 47, where Coleman took a handoff and found a seam on the left, rocketing for a touchdown.

Stamford moved the ball, mostly through the air, on its next drive, going from its 31 to the Shiner 41. However, three straight in-completions resulted in a turnover on downs.

The Comanches drove 65 yards in 11 plays, gaining moderate chunks of turf with the running game. The drive was finished on a 9-yard pass from Staf-

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The one that got awayLate momentum shift sends Stamford past Shiner

Jacob Stafford (9) prepares to deliver a lead block for Chad Neubauer behind a wall of Comanche linemen during first-half action from the Class 1ADI state cham-pionship Thursday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. (Photo by Mark Lube)

Marcus Coleman (1) gets some yards while Bo Wimberly, Craig Oliver and Gus West scramble to cut him off at the pass. Coleman had a first-half touchdown on a 53-yard run but was victimized by a decisive fourth-quarter fumble as Stamford stormed back for a 41-28 win. (Photo by Mark Lube)

Caleb Murrile (28) snags a surprise 9-yard touchdown pass from Jacob Stafford in second quarter action in Thursday’s state championship contest. (Photo by Mark Lube)

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Hallettsville sophomore Camille Grahmann helped lead the Lady Brahmas to a third-place finish in District 28-2A and a spot in the Class 2A playoffs in her first year on varsity and has been named 28-2A Newcomer of the Year.

Lady Brahmas seniors Heather Henneke and Madi-son Schindler were chosen for the First Team All-District. Senior Cassidy Targac and ju-nior Emma Wick received a place on the Second Team.

Nixon-Smiley senior Sa-vannah Martinez was named to the First Team and fellow Lady Mustang, junior Mi-randa Carrillo was selected for the Second Team.

Luling junior Claire Patter-son was selected to the Second Team.

28-2A Volleyball All DistrictMVP —Shannon Mikesky, jr,

SchulenburgSetter —Amanda Wauters, jr,

PothOffensive Player — Alyssa Kallies,

jr, PothDefensive Player — Sarah Walker,

sr, SchulenburgDefensive Specialist —Kristin

Moring, sr, SchulenburgNewcomer — Camille Grah-

mann, soph, Hallettsville

First TeamHeather Henneke, sr, Hallettsville;

Madison Schindler, sr, Hallettsville; Savannah Martinez, sr, Nixon-

Smiley;Keanna Savage, jr, Stockdale; Bay Guentert, soph, Schulenburg; Kelsie Fietsam, jr, Schulenburg;

Tanner Guentert, sr, Schulenburg; Devon Dylla, sr, Poth; Alyssa Kruse, jr, Poth ; Shelby Yanta, jr, Poth.

Second TeamKayla Ramirez, jr, Karnes City;

Cassidy Targac, sr, Hallettsville; Emma Wick, jr, Hallettsville; Jordan Schneider, sr, Poth; Madison Caloss, soph, Poth; Lauren Donsbach, soph, Stockdale; Claire Patterson, jr, Luling; Miranda Carrillo, jr, Nixon-Smiley; Lekeisha Caie, sr, Schulenburg; Jade Bujnoch. Soph, Schulenburg.

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26-3A grid honor roll saluted

Four area players named All-State

A quartet of local players have been selected to the Associated Press Sports Editors All-State teams announced recently.

Senior Flatonia football players Mitchell Mica (tight end-defensive lineman) and Will Bruns (quar-

terback, linebacker) were chosen for the ASPE All-State 1A Football Team.

Mica won Honorable Mention Defensive Lineman and Bruns got an Honorable Mention at linebacker.

The 2013 Flatonia Bulldogs were 9-3 and finished as regional semi-finalists.

Hallettsville senior defensive

back Dalton Herrington was select-ed to the All-State Class 2A Football team First Team Defense.

Herrington had 143 tackles, sev-en tackles for loss, four sacks, three forced fumbles, 12 pass breakups and one interception.

Nixon-Smiley’s Garrett Earlywine received Honorable Mention De-fense for defensive back.

Mitchell Mica Will Bruns Dalton Herrington Garrett Earlywine


Local area football teams holding membership in District 26-3A had a very successful year and had a lot of players being named All-District. The Gonzales Apaches advanced to the state quarterfinals for the third time in school history while Cuero was regional finalists and Yoakum quali-fied for the playoffs for the second straight year in a row.

Gonzales senior JT Miller was named Defen-sive MVP and Yoakum junior Tre’Vontae Hights was named Offensive MVP while Cuero sophomore Zech Hopkins was selected as Defensive Newcomer of the Year.

On the First Team Of-fense, Gonzales had sopho-more Alyas Ramirez named as quarterback, junior Dar-rance James was chosen as wide receiver, senior Zac Perez-Clack was selected as center, Miller was chosen as guard and senior Jordan Johnson as offensive tackle.

Yoakum had senior run-ning back TJ Hights, senior receiver Timmy Blakeney, senior fullback Terrance Hall, sophomore guard Ricky Canseco. Cuero had junior running back D’Anthony Hopkins, junior tight end Colby Ebrom, senior guard Tel Holland and junior tackle Andrew Munoz.

Apaches named on the First Team Defense were Perez-Clack at tackle, Johnson at end, senior Da-mian Airhart at inside line-backer, senior DJ Gonzales at outside linebacker and James at cornerback.

Yoa-k u m h a d junior t ack le Tr e n t Bridg-es, se-n i o r ins ide l i n e -backer

Chase Hermes, TJ Hights at outside linebacker, senior cornerback Karl Kaiser and safety Tre’Vontae Hights.

Cuero had senior Hunter Fales chosen as safety.

Gonzales players on the First Team Special Teams were Gonzales as punter and Ramirez as returner.

Tribe players chosen for the Second Team Offense were Gonzales (running back), sophomore Trent Schauer (fullback), senior Joe Ryan Carrizales (tight end) and Airhart (guard).

Yoakum players were Hermes (tight end)and se-nior Gabriel Garcia (tack-le). Cuero had senior Layne Balfanz (fullback), senior Brenden Pupi (receiver), senior Darren Martin (cen-ter) and sophomore Colton Oglesby (guard).

On the Second Team Defense from Gonzales was freshman Wade Miller (tackle).

From Yoakum were ju-nior Marvin Davis (tackle), senior Jacob Linn (end), junior Ricky Camarillo (inside llinebacker), ju-nior Hunter Lauer (outside linebacker) and Blakeney (safety).

Gobblers on the Second Team Defense were senior Pierce Darshad (tackle), Ebron (end), Pupi (out-side linebacker)and junior D’Andre Gallagher (cor-nerback).

On the Second Team Special Teams from Yoa-kum were junior Edgar Maravilla (kicker), senior Sam Patek (punter) and Tre’Vontae Hights (return-er).

From Cuero were senior Pearson Reese (kicker) and Ebrom at punter.

Apaches football play-ers receiving All-District Honorable Mentions were Clayton Wilkerson (of-fensive tackle), Cameron Horton (receiver), Trent Schauer (defensive end), Jaime Tellez (outside line-backer), Blake Cox (outside linebacker), Brant Philip-

pus (cornerback) and Alyas Ramirez (free safety).

Yoakum players getting honorable mentions were defensive end Matt Zim-mermann, defensive end Clay Morris, cornerback Terrance Hall, center Spen-ce Brandt, guard Krystian Brzozowski, guard Trysten Muehlstein, tackle DaQuan White, wide receiver Aus-tin McCoy, wide receiver Caden Fishbeck and wide receiver Miguel Resendiz.

Apaches getting All-District Academic honors were Zack Akers,Dylan Cantu,Joe Ryan Carrizales, Jose Contreras, Cox, DJ Gonzales, Kenneth Gon-zales, Kenneth Hernandez, Jordan Johnson, Grayson Meredith, JT Miller, Wade Miller, Zac Perez-Clack, Philippus, Ramirez, Travis Schauer, Trent Schauer, Jai-me Tellez and Wilkerson.

26-3A Football All DistrictStaff of the Year — La

GrangeDistrict MVP — Dillon Da-

vis, sr, La GrangeOffensive MVP —

Tre’Vontae Hights, jr, YoakumDefensive MVP — JT Miller,

sr, GonzalesNewcomer of the Year —

Offense: JK Dobbins, fr, La Grange. Defense: Zech Hop-kins, soph, Cuero

First Team OffenseQuarterback — Alyas

Ramirez, soph, GonzalesRunning back —Rod-

ney Filmore, sr, La Grange; D’Anthony Hopkins, jr, Cuero; Justin Herzog, sr, Giddings; TJ Hights, sr, Yoakum

Fullback — Terrance Hall, sr, Yoakum; Dillon Marburger, sr, La Grange

Wide receiver — Darrance James, jr, Gonzales;Raylon Hickey, jr, Giddings; Timmy Blakeney, sr, Yoakum; Riley Grayson, sr, La Grange

Tight end —Wes Scott, sr, La Grange; Colby Ebrom, jr, Cuero

Center — Zac Perez-Clack, sr, Gonzales; Cody Schindler, sr, La Grange

Guard — Tel Holland, sr, Cu-ero; Joshua Burns, jr, Giddings; JT Miller, sr, Gonzales; Colton Schubert, sr, La Grange; Ricky Canseco, soph, Yoakum

Tackle — Zachary Ledwick, sr, La Grange; Jordan Johnson, sr, Gonzales; Andrew Munoz, jr, Cuero

First Team Defense Tackle — Zac Perez-Clack,

sr, Gonzales;Alex Glaiser, jr, La Grange; Trenton Bridges, jr, Yoakum; Jared Proske, sr, Gid-dings

End — Jordan Johnson, sr, Gonzales; Zachary Kielty, sr, La Grange; Shawn Goldstein, jr, Giddings

Inside linebacker —Chase Hermes, sr, Yoakum; Stephen Petzoid, sr, Giddings; Damien Airhart, sr, Gonzales; Garrison Mueller, sr, La Grange

Outside linebacker — TJ

Hights, sr, Yoakum; Justin Her-zog, sr, Giddings; DJ Gonzales, sr, Gonzales; Cori Jones, sr, La Grange; Michael Mueller, jr, La Grange

C o r n e r b a c k — D a r r a n c e James, jr, Gonzales;Ryan Scott,sr, La Grange; Karl Kai-ser, sr, Yoakum

Safety — Hunter Fales, sr, Cuero; Ty Beseda, sr, La Grange; Khalil McCathern, sr, Smithville; Tre’Vontae

Hights, jr, Yoakum

First Team Special TeamsKicker — Marco Cerda, sr, La

GrangePunter — Raymond Rojas,

jr, Giddings; DJ Gonzales, sr, Gonzales

Return Specialist — TJ Hights, sr, Yoakum; Alyas Ramirez, soph, Gonzales; Bralon Hutchison, jr, La Grange

Second Team OffenseQuarterback — Kyle Jones,

soph, GiddingsRunning back —Bralon

Hutchinson, jr, La Grange; DJ Gonzales, sr, Gonzales; Josh Mack, sr, Giddings

Fullback — Layne Balfanz, sr, Cuero; Trent Schauer, soph, Gonzales

Wide receiver — Khalil Mc-Cathern, sr, Smithville; Bren-den Pupi, sr, Cuero; Wayne Noak, sr, La Grange; Deon Blue, sr, Giddings

Tight end — Chase Hermes, sr, Yoakum; Joe Ryan Carriza-les, sr, Gonzales; Reid Zapalac, sr, Smithville

Center — Darren Martin, sr, Cuero; Ricky Segura-Zarate, jr, Giddings

Guard — Damien Airhart, sr, Gonzales; Logan Hardin, soph, La Grange; Colton Oglesby, soph, Cuero

Tackle — David Bautista, sr, Giddings; Walker Ellison, jr, La Grange; Gabriel Garcia, sr, Yoakum

Second Team DefenseTackle — Wade Miller, fr,

Gonzales; Cade Hurta, jr, Smithville; Marvin Davis, jr, Yoakum; Pierce Darshad, sr, Cuero; Joseph Mendoza, sr, Giddings

End — Johnny Jackson, sr, La Grange; Lane Saunders, jr, Smithville; Jacob Linn, sr, Yoa-kum; Colby Ebrom, jr, Cuero

Inside linebacker — Reid Zapalac, sr, Smithville; Ricky Camarillo, jr, Yoakum; Macain Proske, sr, Giddings; Dakota Baker, jr, La Grange

Outside linebacker — Bren-den Pupi, sr, Cuero; Cade Courtemanche,jr, Smithville; Hunter Lauer, jr, Yoakum

Cornerback — Devonte Jordan, sr, Giddings; D’Andre Gallagher, jr, Cuero; Jacob Ro-driguez, sr, Smithville

Safety — Jason James, fr, Giddings; Bralon Hutchinson, jr, La Grange; Timmy Blakeney, sr, Yoakum

Second Team Special TeamsKicker —Edgar Maravilla, jr,

Yoakum; Pearson Reese, sr, Cu-ero; Ivan Reeves, sr, Giddings

Punter — Colby Ebrom, jr, Cuero; Rylan Rigden, jr,La Grange; Sam Patek, sr, Yoakum

Return Specialist — Deon Blue, sr, Giddings; Tre’Vontae Hights, jr, Yoakum; JK Dob-bins, fr, La Grange.

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Stamford’s Bo Wimberly gets off a pass attempt as Dillon Kalina (77) and Caleb Kalich (7) bear down on him. (Photo by Mark Lube)

ford to Caleb Murrile to put Shiner ahead 14-7.

Wimberly took the ‘Dogs all the way inside the red zone, getting a 22-yard completion to Wes Hutchinson on third down and 8 at the Shiner 38. Lat-er, Wimberly was intercept-ed in the end zone by Patek.

Shiner made good use of the turnover, driving 80 yards in nine plays with Stafford running for 32 yards, from Stamford 47 to the 15. He capped the drive with a 1-yard run to put the Purple ahead 21-7.

Shiner got a big break at the start of the third quar-ter as a squib kick bounced off a Stamford player and recovered by Shiner at mid-field.

Cerny said the kick was not designed as an onside kick but the Comanches happened to catch a break.

Shiner drove the 50 yards, getting a 22-yard run on reverse by Dadrian Tay-lor for a 28-7 lead.

Thursday’s battle wrapped up a very success-ful career for seniors Ca-leb Kalich, Joey Overton, Rigo Baray, Matthew Fos-ter, Brian Kloesel, Michael Lawrence, Weston Roller, Hunter Mraz, Tanner Pi-etsch, Nathan Schneider, Craig Knefel, Stafford and

Coleman.The Comanches have

made it to the state quar-terfinals or farther in each of the last three seasons, partly due to the work of the 2014 seniors.

Class 1A Division I state champion-ship game

AT&T StadiumStamford 41, Shiner 28STAM 7 0 7 27-41SHIN 7 14 7 0-28STAM-James Washington 63 pass

from Bo Wimberly (Washington kick), 6:05 1Q

SHIN-Marcus Coleman 53 run (Hunter Mraz kick) 3:39 1Q

SHIN-Caleb Murrile 9 pass from Ja-cob Stafford (Mraz kick) 8:37 2Q

SHIN-Stafford 1 run (Mraz kick) 2:11 2Q

SHIN-Dadrian Taylor 22 run (Mraz kick) 7:35 3Q

STAM-Wimberly 1 run (Washing-ton kick) 6:48 3Q

STAM-Wimberly 53 run (Washing-ton kick) 10:39 4Q

STAM-Washington 60 pass from Wimberly (Washington kick)3:42 4Q

STAN-Wimberly 12 run (kick blocked) 1:55 4Q

STAM-Washington 77 interception return (Washington kick) 0:43 4Q

Team stats STAM SHINFirst downs 13 27Rushes-yards 12-114 68-377Passing yards 252 49Passing 16-30-1 4-10-2Penalties-yards 3-15 2-15Fumbles-lost 1-1 1-1Punts-average 2-56.5 1-42.0

Individual statsRushing —Stamford: Bo Wimberly

10-115, Wes Hutchinson 1-5, Team 1-(-6). Shiner: Marcus Coleman 24-169, Jacob Stafford 25-129, Chad Neu-bauer 16-54, Dadrian Taylor 2-21, Tyler Patek 1-4.

Passing — Stamford: Wimberly 16-30-252-1. Shiner: Stafford 4-10-49-2.

Receiving — Stamford :Legion West 5-20, James Washington 4-144, Hutchinson 4-54, Gus West 2-25, Eric Sanchez 1-9. Shiner: Blake Michalec 3-34, Caleb Murrile 1-9, Patek 0-6.

While Thursday’s state championship game wound up with Shiner experiencing a disappointing setback on the scoreboard, the game at AT&T Stadium — home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys — provided a memorable experience for the entire Comanche community, from the players and coaching staff to the band, cheerleaders and the multitude of Shiner fans. (Photos by Mark Lube)

The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs fell to Poth, 70-43, on Friday.

The Lady Pirates (10-8, 2-2) led 21-13 after the first quarter and out-scored Nixon-Smiley 21-14 in the second quarter.

Poth scored 18 of 26 points in the third frame and had a 10-8 advantage in the fourth quarter.

Savannah Martinez and Alena Alvarez each chipped in 10 points while Lexi Trammell fin-ished with seven points,

Tyhanna Mejia bagged six points, Brooke Hester scored five points, Me-gan Guerra booked three points, and Celeste Arria-ga and Christy Perez had one point.

•The Flatonia Bulldogs fell to Burton, 58-48, on Dec. 17.

The Panthers led 15-13 after one quarter and outscored the ‘Dogs 15-2 in the second box. Bur-ton scored 12 of 23 in the third period and Flatonia tried to come back with a 22-16 run in the fourth quarter.

Gus Venegas led Flato-nia with 14 points, Will Bruns sank 12 points, Casen Novak contributed seven points, Wyatt Weh-meyer had four points, Matthew Kozelsky, Matt Rowell and Kaddin Miku-lik had three points each, and Jacob Barta scored two points.

Flatonia fell to Schulen-burg, 66-36, on Friday.

The Shorthonrs took a 12-7 lead in the first quar-ter and held a 30-12 half-time lead. Schulenburg had a 10-7 run in the third and a 26-17 run in the last eight minutes.

Bruns and Kozelsky each had 10 points, Barta sank six points, Miku-lik and Novak had three points while Wehmeyer had two points.

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Taylor rally downs Gonzales

Poth turns back Lady Mustangs

Baseball showcase camp scheduled Jan. 10There will be a College Baseball

Showcase Camp Jan. 10 5 -7:30 p.m. and Jan. 11 8 a.m.-noon at the Hal-lettsville High School baseball field.

Incarnate Word assistant coach will be the camp coordinator and

several baseball coaches will be at the events from Division 1 and 2 programs and some junior college coaches.

Cost is $100 per camper and checks need to be made out ot HB

Teenage League. Camp is limited to the first 50 participants to register.

To register or for more informa-tion contact Russell Kowalik at 361-205-2296 or Calvin “Shorty” Cook at 361-293-4902.

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The Taylor Lady Ducks trailed by four points in the early in the fourth quarter and turned things around to beat the Gonzales Lady Apaches, 44-41, Friday night at GHS Special Events Center.

Taylor got the job done with some intense defen-sive pressure.

“Their press got to us,” Gonzales head coach Val-erie Akpan said. “They got a couple of skilled shots in the backfield which they were able to convert.”

The Lady Apaches had the early advantage in the first quarter before Taylor rallied to take a narrow halftime lead of 23-21.

Gonzales came back in the third frame to lead 35-31 when they went right at the Lady Ducks.

“At the beginning of the second half, we attacked the defense, and moved and pushed the ball up the floor,” Akpan said.

Early in the fourth frame,

Amanda Dixson scored on a jumper after the pass from Erika Hernandez to put the Lady Apaches ahead 37-33.

Taylor scored five straight on a layup by Ay-anna Parker and a triple by Elizabeth Alderete.

The Lady Apaches forced a tie with a free throw by Kelsey Hardy but the Lady Ducks went into the lead for good when Parker made one-of-two free throws.

Alderete raised Taylor’s lead to 42-38 and then a free throw by Gonzales’ Jordan Pitman brought the Lady Apaches within 42-39,

Pitman later had a chance to bring Gonzales within one point but missed some free throws.

With nine seconds left, Hardy was fouled on a three-point shot and she went to the line.

She converted two of three to bring Gonzales within 42-41

“We missed some clutch free throws at the end,” Ak-pan said.

At the other end, Shaw-

teen Caldwell made two free throws to put the game away.

At the start of the game, Gonzales erased a deficit at the start to go up 5-4 and later 7-6 on baskets from Tajerrica Smith and Hardy.

Taylor was able to come within 10-8 and the Lady Apaches reinforced the buf-fer zone with buckets from Smith and Renae Camarillo.

At the start of the second frame and leading 14-10, Gonzales went on a 6-1 run with four points on two field goals by Sheridan Tate.

The Lady Ducks ended the quarter with a 12-1 scor-ing run.

Gonzales started the third quarter well 12-3 run with three-point baskets by Tate and Hardy. Pitman capped the run with an offensive board and jumper.

Taylor outscored Gonza-les 5-2 the rest of the third to trail just by four points heading into the last period.

Taylor 44, Gonzales 41Taylor 10 13 8 13—44Gonzales 14 7 14 6—41

Taylor:Shawnteen Caldwell 2 5-10 9, Virginia Kerley 3 3-6 9, Ayanna Park-er 2 3-6 7, KJ Guyton 2 1-2 6, Elizabeth Alderete 2 0-0 6, Kalisha Jenkins 2 0-0 4, Shelby Seaquist 0 3-4 3, Bethany Al-derete 0 0-1 0. Totals 13 15-29 44.

Gonzales: Tajerrica Smith 6 0-1 13, Kelsey Hardy 3 4-7 12, Sheridan Tate 3 1-2 8, Amanda Dixson 1 1-2 3, Jordan Pitman 1 1-4 3, Renae Camarillo 1 0-0 2. Totals 15 7-16 41.

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ideal weather during First Day Hike events held in 57 Texas State Parks. It was the second year for state parks throughout Texas to host a New Year’s Day walk, hike or run as part of the na-tional program begun by the National Association of State Parks Directors. Last year, 720 first-day hikes in state parks throughout the nation drew 22,000 park visitors who hiked 43,000 miles.

“First Day Hikes has be-come an established signa-ture park event that helps

Texas families create tradi-tions they can follow year after year to get them out-doors in our state parks to share camaraderie and a renewed sense of adven-ture,” says Karen Blizzard, Texas State Parks First Day Hikes coordinator. “We are expecting even more Texas State Parks, many of which offer guided and interpre-tive walks, to join in the fun this year.”

Hiking in Texas state parks offer many health benefits that help combat childhood diabetes and adolescent obesity, provide a source of Vitamin D from sunshine and help burn off unwanted pounds. Did you know a 163-pound woman can burn nine calories a

minute during a brisk one-hour walk, or about 555 cal-ories, and a 190-pound man roughly 646 calories during a brisk, one-hour hike?

Mother Neff State Park near Moody recorded 115 first-day hikers to lead the Texas State Park sys-tem turnout this past Jan. 1. Mother Neff will offer a guided hike over four miles of trails, starting at 2 p.m., while West Texas hikers up for more of a challenge can test their endurance in the Peak Fitness Challenge by climbing 1,000 feet in eleva-tion on a 3.5 mile round-trip trek to Munday’s Gap in the Franklin Mountains. Like most First Day events, there is no charge, but park entry fees apply.

Tajerrica Smith drives for a first-half layup in the Gonzales’ girls 44-41 loss to Taylor on Friday. (Photo by Mark Lube)

Sheridan Tate attempts a bucket in the second half Friday against Taylor. (Photo by Mark Lube)

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The City Council of the City of Gonzales, by this instru-ment, notifies the public of a PUBLIC HEARING on the following projects being presented to the City Council for their consideration:

The below listed property is currently zoned as Residen-tial District(R-1) and is requested to be re-zoned to Heavy Commercial District(C-2).

PROPERTY OWNER: Sara Perryman/Helen StocktonPHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: #7 D.D. Jones Addition @ Luling & Dunning StreetsPARCEL: 12941

PROPERTY OWNER: Sara Perryman/ Helen Stockton LEGAL DESCRIPTION: #14 Caramel Hts., Dunning St., .154 AC.; #15 Caramel Hts., 118 Dunning St. , .193 AC. , 119 Qualls St, #5 Caramel Hts., .193 AC PARCEL: 11354, 23689, 23690

The City Council will hold a Public Hearing January 7, 2013 at the Gonzales City Hall, 820 St. Joseph St. at 6:00p.m., to allow for public comment on this project. Af-ter the Public Hearing, the projects will be voted on by the City Council.

The City Council encourages citizens to participate in the public comment and public hearing stages of all Re-Zon-ing cases. Citizens unable to attend meetings may submit their views to Kristina Vega, City Secretary for the City of Gonzales, by mailing them to P.O. Drawer 547, Gonza-les, TX 78629. For additional information, contact the City Secretary office at (830)-672-2815.

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SOLICITUD. Cuidad de Gonzales, 820 St. Joseph Street, Gonzales, Texas 78629, ha solicitado a la Comisión de Calidad Ambiental de Texas (TCEQ)para renovar el Permiso No.WQ00044667000 pare uso beneficioso del suelo de lodos de la planta de tratamiento de aguas residuales, en aproximadamente 158.8 acres. El sitio de ter-reno beneficiado está ubicado en aproximadamente 0.2 km al norte de la interseccíon County Road 488 y Farm-to-Market 532 y aproximadamente 2.5 millas al noreste de la cuidad de Gonzales en el Condado de Gonzales, Texas. La TCEQ recibió la solicitud el día 04 de Septiembre 2014. La fecha anticipada de la aplicación de lodo, sujeto a la emisión del permiso es 06 de Septiembre 2013 . La solicitud para el permiso está disponible para leer y copiar en Municipio de la Cuidad de Gonzales, Secretario de Cuidad, 820 St. Joseph St., Gonzales, Texas. Este enlace a un mapa electrónico de la ubicación general del sitio o de la instalación es proporcionado como una cortesía y no es parte de la solicitud o del aviso. Para la ubicación exacta, consulte la solicitud.http://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/hb610/index.html?lat=29.522777&lng=-97.412222&zoom=13&type=r

AVISO ADICIONAL. El Director Ejecutivo de la TCEQ ha determinado que la solici-tud es administrativamente completa y conducirá una revisión técnica de la solicitud. Después de completar la revisión técnica, el Director Ejecutivo puede preparar un bor-rador del permiso y emitirá una Decisión Preliminar sobre la solicitud. El aviso de la solicitud y la decisión preliminar serán publicados y enviado a los que están en la lista de correo de las personas a lo largo del condado que desean recibir los avisos y los que están en la lista de correo que desean recibir avisos de esta so-licitud. El aviso dará la fecha límite para someter comentarios públicos.

COMENTARIO PUBLICO / REUNION PUBLICA. Usted puede presentar comen-tarios públicos o pedir una reunión pública sobre esta solicitud. El propósito de una reunión pública es dar la oportunidad de presentar comentarios o hacer preguntas acerca de la solicitud. La TCEQ realiza una reunión pública si el Director Ejecutivo de-termina que hay un grado de interés público suficiente en la solicitud o si un legislador local lo pide. Una reunión pública no es una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso.

OPORTUNIDAD DE UNA AUDIENCIA ADMINISTRATIVA DE LO CONTENCIOSO. Después del plazo para presentar comentarios públicos, el Director Ejecutivo consid-erará todos los comentarios apropiados y preparará una respuesta a todo los comen-tarios públicos esenciales, pertinentes, o significativos. A menos que la solicitud haya sido referida directamente a una audiencia administrativa de lo contencio-so, la respuesta a los comentarios y la decisión del Director Ejecutivo sobre la solicitud serán enviados por correo a todos los que presentaron un comentario público y a las personas que están en la lista para recibir avisos sobre esta so-licitud. Si se reciben comentarios, el aviso también proveerá instrucciones para pedir una reconsideración de la decisión del Director Ejecutivo y para pedir una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso. Una persona que puede ser afectada por la solicitud puede pedir un juicio administrativo. Una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso es un procedimiento legal similar a un procedimiento legal civil en un tribunal de distrito del estado.

PARA PEDIR UNA AUDIENCIA ADMINISTRATIVA DE LO CONTENCIOSO, USTED DEBE INCLUIR EN SU PEDIDO LOS SIGUIENTES DATOS: su nombre; dirección; teléfono; nombre del solicitante y número del permiso; la ubicación y la distancia de su propiedad/actividad con respecto a la instalación; una descripción espe-cífica de la forma cómo usted sería afectado adversamente por el sitio de una manera no común al público en general; y la declaración “[Yo/nosotros] solicito/solicitamos un/a audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso”. Si presenta por parte de un grupo o asociación el pedido para una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso, debe identificar el nombre y la dirección de una persona que representa al grupo para recibir correspondencia en el futuro; debe identificar un miembro del grupo que sería afectado adversamente por la planta o la actividad propuesta; debe proveer la información ya indicada anteriormente con respecto a la ubicación del miembro afectado y la distancia de la planta o actividad propu-esta; debe explicar como y porqué el miembro sería afectado y como los intere-ses que el grupo desea proteger son pertinentes al propósito del grupo.

Después del cierre de los períodos para los pedidos y comentarios, el Director Ejecu-tivo enviará la solicitud y los pedidos para reconsideración o por una audiencia admin-istrativa de lo contenciosos a los Comisionados de la TCEQ para su consideración en una reunión programada de la Comisión.

La Comisión otorgará solamente un audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso sobre los hechos reales disputados del caso que son pertinentes y esenciales para la de-cisión de la Comisión sobre la solicitud. Además, la Comisión sólo otorgará una audi-encia administrativa de lo contencioso sobre los asuntos que fueron presentados antes del plazo de vencimiento y que no fueron retirados posteriormente. Si ciertos criterios se cumplen, la TCEQ puede actuar sobre una solicitud para renovar un permiso sin proveer una oportunidad de una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso.

LISTA DE CORREO. Si somete comentarios públicos, un pedido para una audien-cia administrativa de lo contencioso o una reconsideración de la decisión del Director Ejecutivo, la Oficina del Secretario Principal enviará por correo los avisos públicos en relación con la solicitud. Ademas, puede pedir que la TCEQ ponga su nombre en una or mas de las listas correos siguientes (1) la lista de correo permanente para recibir los avisos de el solicitante indicado por nombre y número del permiso específico y/o (2) la lista de correo de todas las solicitudes en un condado especifico. Si desea que se agrega su nombre en una de las listas designe cual lista(s) y envia por correo su pedido a la Oficina del Secretario Principal de la TCEQ.

CONTACTOS E INFORMACIÓN DE LA TCEQ. Todos los comentarios escritos del público y los pedidos para una reunión deben ser presentados a la Oficina del Secretario Principal, MC 105, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087 o por el internet at www.tceq.state.tx.us/about/comments.html. Si necesita más información en Español sobre esta solicitud para un permiso o el proceso del permiso, por favor llame a El Programa de Educación Pública de la TCEQ, sin cobro, al 1-800-687-4040. La información general sobre la TCEQ puede ser encontrada en nuestro sitio de la red: www.tceq.state.tx.us.

También se puede obtener información adicional del la Cuidad de Gonzales en la direc-ción indicada arriba o llamando a Gary Shock al 830-672-2815.

Fecha de emisión 18 de Noviembre, de 2013

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Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Wine & Beer Retailers Permit by Jacob Mal-donado dba Taco Ranch Cafe & Grocery, to be located at 602 W. Central Ave., Nixon, Texas, Gon-zales (County), Texas.

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HP 2500 CM Printer. Professional Series color printer. $25 obo. 672-7546. Ar-lene or Linda.--------------------------Electrolux Carpet Shampooer and 1 gallon Shampoo. $125.00. 830-857-6705.--------------------------55 Gallon metal or Plastic Drums. Volume Discounts. $5.00 each. 830-857-4321.--------------------------For Sale: Custom made picnic tables; made with treated lumber, with bolts and screws - will make the conven-tional table with seats attached to table; will also make tables with seat benches sepa-rate from table: 4-6 or 8 foot made for your specific needs. Call 830-540-4776 or 830-857-3273 for pricing and avail-ability information.--------------------------7 bags of shred-ded paper & vari-ous boxes. Great for packing. Call 830-519-4176 (Gonza-les).--------------------------5.0 Chest type freezer, 2 TV’s, 1 - 19”, 1 - 25”, 3 infant car seats. Excellent Condition. Call 830-203-8633.--------------------------Party dresses for sale: 4 short, 2 long. Purple, yellow, gold, blue green. Also jackets, men’s jack-ets, overcoat, etc. Call 672-8034.--------------------------For sale: Singer Sewing Machine with pedal, table w/6 chairs, almost new, hand cro-cheted table cloth, large, white, an-tique 3 pc. Loveseat and other yarn cro-cheted items. Call 672-8034.--------------------------For Sale: Concrete parking curbs 6’ long 6” tall plain or painted, 16’ + 20’ long concrete cattle guard bases. Call Vic for pricing, 672-6383 or 857-3827.

Unicorn Collection for Sale. Call Fran-ces between 9pm-10am, 830-857-6476.--------------------------1800’S Double Bar-rell Shotgun, Rem-ington $1,500. Call 512-917-4078.--------------------------Antique Straight Razor display case, 18x24 (Memorabil-ia). $695. Call 512-917-4078.--------------------------Troybilt Trimmer with attachments (edger, tiller). 4 cycle, uses straight gasoline. $250. 361-293-3571.--------------------------For Sale: ORGANIC EGGS. Free Range chickens. $2.00 dozen. Will deliver to Gonzales weekly. 830-540-3536.--------------------------Large shower chair. 19” color TV w/stand, stand has rollers. 857-8090.--------------------------2 Lounge Chairs, 6 ft. tall headboard, bed frame, oak din-ing table, antique egg incubator, en-tertainment cen-ter, lamp stand w/drawers, booth din-ing table, planter boxes. 361-594-4307.--------------------------Large amount qual-ity items. Every-thing $85.00; worth about $300. Health problems prevent garage sale. In Lockhart. Mel, 512-376-9396.

Clavinova Yamaha Digital Piano w/bench. Under War-ranty. $2,700. Call 830-339-0111.--------------------------FOR SALE Used cy-clone fencing and post. 1990 Dodge pick up with lift gate. Can be seen at GHA 410 Village Dr. Gonzales, Texas. For information call Jeanette Conques-tat 830-672-3419.--------------------------Unique BBQ Pit, Stagecoach. In-cludes Electric Ro-tisserie $275. Call 512-917-4078.--------------------------Stain Glass Window, white tail deer. $275. 512-917-4078.

MESQUITE BBQ WOOD FOR SALE in Gonzales County. All sizes and shapes, ready to use. (830) 672-6265.--------------------------Firewood: Pickup load is $60.00. If you haul. Delivered is $85. Call: 830-540-4430.

For Sale: Hay, 40 round bales. Coast-al Mix - $40 per bale. 830-437-2277.--------------------------We deliver good coastal round bales: $75-$100. Coastal mix cow hay, 1278 lb bales - $70. John Bankston, Milano, 512-445-6331.--------------------------

Grain Order, 16 ft., brand new, $169. Call 830-481-4707.--------------------------Ford 8N Tractor w/disk, plow, buster. $3,500.00. 361-293-3571.--------------------------Single round bale trailer, hand crank. $175. 437-2046.--------------------------Round bale carrier for 3 pt. hitch. $125. Call 437-2046.--------------------------2009 Kuhn Knight model 1130 ma-nure spreader for sale. Used for only 3 cleanouts. Very good condition. $12,000. 857-5446.--------------------------Want to Buy: Oliver 60 Tractor. V.A.C. Case Tractor. Run or Not. 361-293-1633.--------------------------5 Bale Hay King Trailer & Bale Flip-per Loader. Load hay without getting out of truck. Video on baleflipper.com. $13,500. 512-565-5927.

For Sale: Sofa & Lo-veseat. Great con-dition. No smokers, no holes, no stains. $300. Very nice cor-ner china cabinet, $130. Small roll top desk w/drawers, $40. Patio sliding glass doors, $45. Call Liz: 830-263-2103.--------------------------Big solid oak law-yer’s desk. $50. 830-672-3089.

Beds & furniture for sale. 512-656-0521.--------------------------For Sale. Antique beds. Come out of old Alcalde Hotel. Pretty good shape for age. Still looks good. $100 a piece. 512-292-0070. --------------------------Piano small upright.

Excellent condition. $500. Shiner, 361-594-2318.--------------------------Southwestern King-size bed w/com-plete boxsprings & mattresses. Good condition, washer/dryer, never been used, Whirlpool, High table, ceramic,

w/4 chairs. Love-seat, cloth, 3 tv’s, 19”, 25” and 32”, color, white mi-crowave cart with 2 drawers on bot-tom, recliner, cloth new conventional toaster, broiler, white day bed w/trundle bed, both mattresses, white

childs desk, chair, leather with foot rest. 830-203-8977, text or call.--------------------------3” latex mattress topper. Queen size. Like new, paid $300, asking $150. 512-921-2792.

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NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION ANDINTENT TO OBTAIN A BENEFICIAL LAND USE PERMIT RENEWAL

PERMIT NO. WQ0004467000

APPLICATION. City of Gonzales, 820 St. Joseph Street, Gonzales, Texas 78629, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to renew ben-eficial land use Permit No. WQ0004467000 to authorize the land application of waste-water treatment plant sludge for beneficial use on approximately 158.8 acres. The beneficial land use site is located on the north side of County Road 488, approximately 0.2 miles north of intersection County Road 488 and Farm-to-Market Road 532, and approximately 2.5 miles northeast of the City of Gonzales, in Gonzales County, Texas 78629. TCEQ received this application on September 6, 2013. The anticipated date of the first application of sludge, subject to issuance of the permit is September 4, 2014. The permit application is available for viewing and copying at the Gonzales City Hall, City Secretary, 820 St. Joseph Street, Gonzales, Texas. This link to an electronic map of the site or facility’s general location is provided as a public courtesy and not part of the application or notice. For exact location, refer to application.http://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/hb610/index.html?lat=29.522777&lng=-97.412222&zoom=13&type=r

ADDITIONAL NOTICE. TCEQ’s Executive Director has determined the application is administratively complete and will conduct a technical review of the application. After technical review of the application is complete, the Executive Director may prepare a draft permit and will issue a preliminary decision on the application. Notice of the Application and Preliminary Decision will be published and mailed to those who are on the county-wide mailing list and to those who are on the mailing list for this application. That notice will contain the deadline for submitting public com-ments.

PUBLIC COMMENT / PUBLIC MEETING. You may submit public comments or request a public meeting on this application. The purpose of a public meeting is to provide the opportunity to submit comments or to ask questions about the application. TCEQ will hold a public meeting if the Executive Director determines that there is a sig-nificant degree of public interest in the application or if requested by a local legislator. A public meeting is not a contested case hearing.

OPPORTUNITY FOR A CONTESTED CASE HEARING. After the deadline for sub-mitting public comments, the Executive Director will consider all timely comments and prepare a response to all relevant and material, or significant public comments. Unless the application is directly referred for a contested case hearing, the response to comments, and the Executive Director’s decision on the application, will be mailed to everyone who submitted public comments and to those persons who are on the mailing list for this application. If comments are received, the mailing will also provide instructions for requesting reconsideration of the Executive Director’s decision and for requesting a contested case hearing. A person who may be affected by the application may request a hearing. A contested case hear-ing is a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in state district court.

TO REQUEST A CONTESTED CASE HEARING, YOU MUST INCLUDE THE FOL-LOWING ITEMS IN YOUR REQUEST: your name, address, phone number; ap-plicant’s name and proposed permit number; the location and distance of your property/activities relative to the proposed facility; a specific description of how you would be adversely affected by the facility in a way not common to the gen-eral public; and, the statement “[I/we] request a contested case hearing.” If the request for contested case hearing is filed on behalf of a group or association, the request must designate the group’s representative for receiving future corre-spondence; identify an individual member of the group who would be adversely affected by the proposed facility or activity; provide the information discussed above regarding the affected member’s location and distance from the facility or activity; explain how and why the member would be affected; and explain how the interests the group seeks to protect are germane to the group’s purpose.

Following the close of all applicable comment and request periods, the Executive Di-rector will forward the application and any requests for reconsideration or for a con-tested case hearing to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting.

The Commission will only grant a contested case hearing on disputed issues of fact that are relevant and material to the Commission’s decision on the application. Fur-ther, the Commission will only grant a hearing on issues that were raised in timely filed comments that were not subsequently withdrawn. TCEQ may act on an application to renew a permit without providing an opportunity for a contested case hearing if certain criteria are met.

MAILING LIST. If you submit public comments, a request for a contested case hearing or a reconsideration of the Executive Director’s decision, you will be added to the mail-ing list for this specific application to receive future public notices mailed by the Office of the Chief Clerk. In addition, you may request to be placed on: (1) the permanent mailing list for a specific applicant name and permit number; and/or (2) the mailing list for a specific county. If you wish to be placed on the permanent and/or the county mail-ing list, clearly specify which list(s) and send your request to TCEQ Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below.

AGENCY CONTACTS AND INFORMATION. All written public comments and re-quests must be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087 or electronically at www.tceq.state.tx.us/about/comments.html. If you need more information about this permit application or the permitting process, please call TCEQ Public Education Program, Toll Free, at 1 800 687 4040. Si desea información en Español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040. General information about TCEQ can be found at our web site at www.tceq.state.tx.us.

Further information may also be obtained from City of Gonzales at the address stated above or by calling Mr. Gary Shock at (830) 672-2815. Issuance Date: November 18, 2013

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

CITY OF GONZALES GONZALES, TEXAS

INDEPENDENCE PARK WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENTS – PHASE 2

Separate sealed bids addressed to the City of Gonzales (OWNER) clearly labeled “INDEPENDENCE PARK WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENTS-PHASE 2, ATTN: CITY SECRETARY” will be received at Gonzales City Hall, 820 St. Joseph Street, Gonzales, Texas 78629, until 2:00 o’clock p.m. on Thursday, January 23, 2014, and then publicly opened and read aloud immediately.

This project includes the installation of a duplex grinder pump station, approximately 1000 linear feet of 2 -1/2 inch force main, approximately 4115 linear feet of 6 inch PVC wastewater line and approximately 344 linear feet of 4 inch PVC wastewater line with 8 manholes. The project also includes connection to an existing stub out, trench safety, traffic controls, installation and removal of temporary erosion controls, site re-vegetation, and pavement repairs. There will also be two bid alternates, which include an additional duplex grinder pump station with approximately 831 linear feet of 2 inch force main or approximately 1544 linear feet of 6 inch PVC wastewater line.

The Contract Documents, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Bid Proposal, Bid Bond, Agreement, Performance and Payment Bonds, General Conditions, Special Conditions, Notice of Award, Notice to Proceed, Technical Specifications and Plans, together with any Addenda are available at Doucet & Associates, Inc., 427 St. George Street, Suite 200,Gonzales, Texas 78629, (830) 672-1205. Plans, Specifications, and Contract Documents may be examined and purchased for a non-refundable fee of $40.00 at this location.

Each bid shall be accompanied by a cashier’s check or certified check upon a national or state bank in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total actual bid price payable without recourse to the City of Gonzales, or a bid bond in the same amount from a reliable surety company as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into a contract and execute required performance and payment bonds.

The contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder; however, the right is reserved, as the interests of the OWNER may require, to reject any and all bids, and to waive any informality or minor defects in bids received. Bids may be held by the OWNER for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days from the date of the opening for Bids for the purpose of reviewing the Bids and investigating the qualifications of Bidders, prior to awarding of the Contract.

There will not be a pre-bid conference. Contractors shall make their own individual site inspections and/or investigations to make themselves aware of existing conditions/issues. Failure to make adequate observations, investigations and/or ask questions prior to bidding shall not be grounds for requesting additional work or services. Questions shall be forwarded to J. Keith Schauer, P.E., 427 St. George Street, Suite 200, Gonzales, Texas 78629, (830) 672-1205, by 5:00 o’clock Monday January 20th.

The City Council of the City of Gonzales is accept-ing applications for citizens interested in serving on the Gonzales Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors and Tourism Advisory Commit-tee. Interested parties will need to complete an application, available on the City’s website: www.cityofgonzales.org or from the City Secretary’s of-fice at the Gonzales Municipal Building, 820 St. Jo-seph Street. Applications should be returned to the office of the City Secretary by January 20, 2014. If you have any questions concerning the duties and functions of the Gonzales Economic Development Corporation Board or Tourism Advisory Commit-tee please contact Kristina Vega, City Secretary, at 830-672-2815 or [email protected].

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Hospital electric bed, extra long mattress, excellent shape, all works. $125. Most come move it. Jimmy,

830-263-4126.--------------------------Dresser, $50. Couch, $75, good shape. 1725 Seydler St. #26. Betty, 830-857-

4125.--------------------------Large Oak desk w/glass topper and large wooded desk. 830-672-3626.--------------------------New Sofa for Sale. $250. Call 830-875-9422, Luling.--------------------------Couch, dresser, buf-fet. $50 each. Call 830-263-1181.

2001 Buick Regal. 4 dr. 109,000 miles. Very good condi-tion. $4,000. 830-857-3705.--------------------------2013 Ford Fusion. All factory warran-ties. $18,000. Let’s Talk! 830-437-2046.--------------------------For Sale: 5 16” steel jeep rims, one with brand new Good-year Wrangler tire, P220R70/16. Will sell whole set for $75. Or if you just want the tire off the rim, tire will be $25. Call 830-203-9408.--------------------------2007 Chevy Equi-nox, 45,000 miles. $12,000. 2005 PT Cruiser, Convert-ible, 100,000 miles, $6,000. Call 830-203-0502.--------------------------SIMPLY THE BEST deals on new Chev-rolets & GMCs AND over 100 used ve-hicles with financ-ing to fit most credit situations. Grave Chevrolet-GMC, Hallettsville, TX. 361-798-3281, 8 0 0 - 7 9 8 - 3 2 2 5 . grafechevygmc.om.--------------------------Suzuki Japanese mini truck. 35,450 miles, spray lined bed, lifted, 4x4. Needs some atten-tion to fuel intake, but should be easy fix. Great for ranch or hunting. $2,000. 361-771-5483.--------------------------‘98 GMC 3/4 ton, 4x4, auto., pickup truck, with extend-ed cab. 830-857-4242.--------------------------2004 Nissan Al-tima, 3.5, 6 cyl, AC, Auto trans., power, cruise, gray metallic w/gray interior. One owner. $6,500. 830-540-3382.--------------------------2004 Infinity G35, 95,000 miles. Leath-er seats, sunroof, great condition, new tires. 512-775-4399.--------------------------2005 CTS Cadillac, 4-door, V-6. Brand new tires and chrome wheels. $8,800 firm. Call 830-672-1106, leave message if no answer.--------------------------For sale: Merucry Grand Marquis. Me-tallic Jade Green Ef-fect. 22 inch rims. C.D. Player. Runs great. $4,000. 830-203-8841. Thomas. Serious calls only.

1990 Chevrolet Cor-vette ZR1. Special Performance Coop. The LT5 engine is a 32 valve engine with a 16 fuel injections and twin double over head cams. Call: 830-540-4430.--------------------------Car and truck rims for sale. 15” and 14” rims. Can be used on trail-ers, trucks or older cars up to 1980. 437-2232.--------------------------2006 Chevrolet Im-pala for sale. 4-door, V6 engine, a little over 17,000 miles. Silver. One owner. Asking $13,000. 830-672-3147.--------------------------1988 Saab 900 Turbo Coup Convertible. Top work but rebuilt clutch. Good buy. $800. 830-857-5927.--------------------------For Sale: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - $7,500. 2nd owner pickup with low miles, cold A/C, spray-in bed liner, grill guard, towing package and more! Call Lauren at (361) 648-5049 for more info.

For Sale. 2BR/1BA, partially furnished. Set up in Finch Park. $13,800. Call 672-2955.--------------------------Winter Special - New for 2014 - 4 Bed, 2 Bath - Over 1,900 Sq. Ft. 2 living areas, Is-land Kitchen, Huge Walk Ins, Thermal Pane Windows - with Max Energy package - Save Thousands. Custom Order Today. Available in 3 bed-rooms also. Fayette Country Homes, 800-369-6888. Open till 6pm 7 days a week. (RBI 32896).--------------------------Repo’s - Trade-ins - Save Thousands. Large Selection, Completely Refur-bished Singles and Doubles. Visit our web-site at Tierraver-dehomes.com. Fay-ette Country Homes of Schulenburg. 979-743-6192. Open to 6pm daily. (RBI 32896).--------------------------The Bunk House - 2 bedrooms, 1 bath - kitchen, Common area, Residential Exterior 480 Sq. Ft., Great Fun for Camp-ing, Hunting and men Camps, starting @ $21,995.00. Fay-ette Country Homes. 800-369-6888. Open 7 days a week. (RBI 32896)--------------------------Belmont RV Park. We have FEMA trailers for sale. From $2,500 & up or rent to own. Please call 830-424-3600.

In Gonzales. Four bedroom, two bath-room doublewide, four miles West on 90A. Fenced-in backyard. Washer and dryer connec-tions. Central air and heat. Deposit $700. Rent $725 a month. Contact 830-385-2058.--------------------------Mobile Homes for rent - 3 bedroom/1bath , stove, refrigerator

and microwave, fully furnished, ac/heat, $695 a month, plus $675 deposit. 900 Old Shiner Rd., Yoakum, 361-582-6593/361-798-0816 for more informa-tion.--------------------------3bedroom/1 bath, Mobile Home for Rent - stove, refrig-erator, microwave, washer & dryer. Fully furnished, ac/heat. Large front porch and small storage building. $975 a month, plus $675 deposit, 900 Old Shiner Rd., Yoakum, 361-582-6593/361-798-0816 for more informa-tion.--------------------------For Sale or Lease. 3 BR Trailer House, 2 RV Spots. Leesville. 830-433-0603.

Attn: Oil Field Work-ers. Wyman’s Room-ing House has 4 large furnished bedrooms for rent. Fully equipped kitchen, covered patio w/BBQ pits & much more. $375/wk. 713-501-3416.--------------------------Room for rent for working person. 1BR/1BA. Quiet neighborhood. Call 203-7146 after 4 p.m.

Beautiful home for lease, 1527 Dono-van Street, 5 bd/3 1/2 bath, great loca-tion. 830-875-3315.--------------------------Home for rent. 507 St. Michael. 1,700 Sq. ft, 3/2. $1,050/mo., $600/dep. 830-832-3163.--------------------------2BR/1bath, central air/heat, newly re-modeled furnished country home home located 8 miles East of Gon-zales. $1,200/mo. utilities included. No smokers & no pets. 830-263-0910.--------------------------House for rent, like new. Available De-cember 1. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms. Central heat and central air. Nixon area $1,200 a month with $1,000 deposit. One-year lease. 830-857-6921.--------------------------House in the coun-try for rent. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms. See to appreciate. Security deposit and one month’s rent. One-year lease. Call 361-594-3233.--------------------------

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Furnished 4br house, sleeps 5. Ready for move-in. Fully equipmmed kitchen, covered patio, fenced, lighted parking, in-dividual air & heat, 32” flat screen TV’s & Refrigerators in each room. Must see. 713-501-3416.--------------------------2BR houses for rent. No Pets. Month to Month. Call 830-672-3089.--------------------------2BR/1BA coun-try home. Fully furnished, non-smoker. Hwy. 97W. $1,200/mo., $800/dep. 361-772-7655,

after 6 p.m.--------------------------3 bedroom, 2 bath house in Gonzales for rent. Washer, Dryer, Fridge, Mi-crowave, Stove and can be fully fur-nished. Remodeled last year with new hardwood floors, Central Air, bath-room tile, 2 car car-port. $1,000/mo., $600/deposit. 830-542-9743.--------------------------Office Space w/Liv-ing area to rent in the center of town (On the Main Hwy). Call (830) 672-5738.--------------------------HOUSE FOR RENT: Must see!!! Charm-ing 2BD/1BA re-modeled house located in country setting at 7102 FM 2091 North (Gon-zales, Texas); Ap-prox. 10 miles from Gonzales. Spacious yard, shade trees, stove/microwave, glass-tiled backs-plash, new laminate wood floors. Call (830) 672-3771 or (512) 938-9131.--------------------------

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4/3, 2 Living areas around Waelder Area. $800/deposit, $1,300/month. Big yard, front & back. 830-399-5313.(05-30-13)--------------------------Cottages for Lease. Fully furnished cot-tages for rent in Gonzales, TX. In-cludes all furniture, flat screen TV, lin-ens, kitchen items & appliances (full-size refrigerator, range, microwave, wash-er & dryer). Utili-ties paid. Weekly Housekeeping In-cluded. Month-to-Month Lease. $500 Security Deposit. Application Re-quired. 1 Bedroom, $1,300/month, 2 bedroom, $1,600/month. Call 830-351-1195. Shown by appointment.--------------------------House for Rent. 3BR/2 1/2 BA. 1536 Sq. Ft., w/2 master suites. Perfect for oilfield executive or families. In Marion. $1,100/per month. 830-914-4044.--------------------------2BR/1BA house. 765 Sq. Ft. Large deck on back. $875/mo. Marion, TX. 830-914-4044.--------------------------1ST MONTH RENT

FREE3/2’s from $595/month. Several homes available. www.silentvalley-homes.com. Lock-hart, 512-376-5874.--------------------------Cabin for Rent. 1BR/1BA. Secluded, in country. $100/nightly, Mon.-Fri. or $350/weekly. Week-end rates vary. No smokers. Call 830-857-0986 or 830-857-1418.--------------------------Completely re-modeled inside and out. 2 & 3 bed-room homes. Fully furnished. Rent by night, week or month. Fantastic n e i g h b o r h o o d . Cheaper by night than hotel room. 672-5169.--------------------------3BR/2BA large house. Fully fur-nished, beds, linens, washer/dryer, cable T.V., stove, refrigera-tor. CA/CH. Great for crew. Monthly or lease available. Home in town, plenty of parking. 512-820-5461.--------------------------Charming 1/1 home on 2 wooded acs, w/lrg. deck in country, 77 North, paved road. $775/mo. No pets/smok-ers. 512-415-6483.--------------------------For Rent: 2BR/2BA/2CG home on 183 N. $1,250/mo., plus deposit. Call 830-857-4458

for information.--------------------------Motel Suites. 2 bed-rooms, full kitchen, porch/small yard. $68 nightly, $310 weekly. Crews wel-come. Call Mike, 512-292-0070, 512-656-0521.--------------------------House for Rent. 302 Lancaster, Moulton, TX. Nice spacious 1BR home w/ap-pliances & 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 fur-nished and all bills paid. Private Yard/Garage. Weekly, $280; Deposit $300. Call 512-292-0070--------------------------Home For Rent. Country Home. completely remod-eled. 2BR/1BA, CA, hardwood floors, roof for AG Proj-ect. Navarro ISD between Seguin & New Braunfels. $1,000 month, $1,000 deposit. 830-660-7351 or 830-822-5348.--------------------------

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NIGHTLY RATESSingle nightly rates starting at $35.00 per night. Which include A/C, Micro-wave, Refrigerator, TV/Cable and fur-nished with all bills paid. Please call Mike at (512) 292-0070 or (830) 672-3089.--------------------------3/2, like new 1,800 sq. ft. in Nixon. $1,000/mo. Call 830-857-6921.

Looking for a 2 or 3BR nice house in Nixon and Leesville area. Call 830-857-1658.--------------------------Looking for a nice house in or near Gonzales. 940-284-4255.

Busy Restaurant with large customer base for sale in Smi-ley, Texas. Equip-ment included. Contact Nick or Do-ris, 830-587-6262, 210-373-6869 or 210-883-4271.

Office space for rent. 10’x10’ space in Nixon. Furniture included. 830-857-6921.--------------------------Office Space for rent. 1500 sq. ft., with one acre for truck parking, lo-cated at 314 West Cone Street, Gon-zales, Texas. If in-terested please call (830) 672-4433.--------------------------For Rent: Office space or store front, 960 sq. ft., 1/2 block off square. Kitchen-ette, 1 ba, newly re-furbished. For more information, call 830-672-6265.--------------------------For Rent: Indus-trial Property for rent. M1 Ind. Stor-age Yard, 70x130. Church Street. 830-423-2103.--------------------------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 of-fice space w/work-shop located at 339 St. George. Recently Renovated, $400/month. For more information please (830) 672-5580.

5.5 Acres for Lease/Sale. Cleared, wa-ter well, 3-200 amp loops, and 100 yds off Hwy. 80 w/good county road front-age. In Leesville between Belmont & Nixon. Will subdi-vide. Would make a perfect oil field yard or residence. Call David, 713-252-1130 ; Peyton, 512-948-5306.--------------------------Land for lease for oil field service equipment. Prime location. 4 miles N. on 183. 2 1/2 acres. Electric, water, parking, storage. Call 203-0585 or 672-6922. (TFN)

Efficiency Apart-ment. Lake Gon-zales. Weekly and monthly rates. Utilities. TV pro-vided. No pets. non-smoking. Dr. Bob. 830-203-9790. Have pictures.--------------------------2BR Fully furnished. Covered parking, Wi-Fi, cable. 830-672-6265 or 830-857-4251.--------------------------BLUEBIRD LOFTS - Three units avail-able, 2 bed/1 bath, $1,125 to $1,185/mo., $1,000 depos-it. Granite counter-tops, stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, hard-wood floor, fully-tiled bathrooms, central air/heat, washer/dryer hook-ups. No pets. No smoking. ALL NEW! (512) 576-5868.--------------------------One bedroom, one bath furnished apartment. $800 and two bedroom, two bath, $1,200. Short term ok. Gym, wahser/dryer, inter-net, all bills paid in Seguin. Call Keith, 512-757-0280.--------------------------60 hotel rooms for rent in Seguin. Laundry and meal plans available. Call Keith, 512-757-0280.--------------------------3BR, 2BA 1670+Sq. Ft. Upstairs apart-ment on Residen-tial Lot in nice area of Cuero, $1,185/mo. includes all Util. with cable and WiFi, fully furnished - incl. linens. Hotel-style kitchenette (no sink or stove), but full-size fridge, microwave & Keurig brewer. Hot plate ok, outdoor bbq w/propane & charcoal grill onsite. No pets. $750 deposit, 3 mo. lease. (361) 484-1922, leave mes-sage.

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Looking for sit-ting job for a sweet lady in her home. Includes cooking and will drive for her if she needs me to. Can stay Fri-day night, Saturday night but must be home by Sunday at 3:00. Call 830-519-3044.--------------------------Sitting at night tak-ing care of elderly in their home. Ref-erences, transpor-tation. Call 361-212-8731.--------------------------Need personal service? Will clean oilfield campers, homes and apart-ments. Also offer laundry work, iron-ing and running your personal er-rands. If you need a pair of jeans or shirt ironed for the night out or last minute event and didn’t make it to the cleaners in time, give me a call (830) 203-0716. Refer-ences. Available.--------------------------House cleaning services available. Reasonable rates. Servicing Gonzales and surrounding areas. References available. Call Bar-bara at 979-777-8710 or email [email protected] Home Appliance Repair. Washer, Dry-ers, all major ap-pliances, 30 years experience. Haul Scrap Metal & appli-ances. Call Larry at 361-596-4391.--------------------------Hand for Hire, Odd Jobs Done, FREE estimates. Anything you don’t 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 win-dows. One call does it all. Call Terry (830) 203-1503 or (830) 857-5927.--------------------------I am looking for a private setting job around Gonzales, Cost or on 1116 (Pilgrim Road). I have 20 years ex-perience. Please call Emily, 830-437-2727; Cell, 820-263-2768.--------------------------Will do house cleaning Monday thru Friday. Call 830-203-0735.--------------------------Sewing & Altera-tions. Jo West. 830-203-5160. Call between 9 a.m. & 9 p.m.

Willing to mow lawns in morning or evening. Also will do weedeating. Not affiliated with any company’s. 830-263-0909.

Lawn mowing ser-vice, residential & commercial. Will also mow oilfield yards or large oil re-lated businesses. Li-ability ins., free esti-mates and low cost. No job too large or too small. 830-263-4181.(TFN)

Teenager looking to babysit part-time, infants & small chil-dren. Will take care of at your home or my home. Call for more information, 263-2789.--------------------------Will do child care in my home. Includes meals. Any age (In-fants onup). Have two openings avail-able. Call 830-519-3044.--------------------------Child care in home. I have 2 openings, Curriculum and meals included. Please call for de-tails. 830-263-0058.

For Sale: 2010 RV. Keystone Springda-le. 291RK-SSR Travel Trailer. All electric. Fully Furnished. TV, Microwave, Cook Stove, Refrigerator, Oven. Used very little. Just like new. $15,000. Can see at 820 Oil Patch Lane. 830-672-6383.--------------------------For Sale: Dometic Retractable Awning for Travel Trailer. New arms. 20 ft. long, 20 ft. wide. $575/obo. 830-857-5720.--------------------------04’ Coachmen, 26’. 1 slide-out. Goose hitch-ball, excellent shape, new awning. Call 830-857-3677.--------------------------2006 Keystone Out-back 30ft Sidney Addition. $14,500. 1 large slideout, nice, clean interior, king bed. 210-279-7267.--------------------------1999 Mountain Aire Motorhome - Ford V10 gasoline en-gine - Onan gen-erator - 2 slide outs - 2 A/C’s - all appli-ances in working condition - driver side door - sleeps 4-6 - no smoking or pets - VERY CLEAN interior - Call 210-884-7085 - Asking $22,000.

RV Space and RV trailer for rent. All bills included with Dish Network. 830-203-9255.--------------------------RV for Rent. $300/wk. Call 512-667-4356.--------------------------Travel Trailer for rent or sale. Rent is $300.00 per week with all bills paid. Will relocate to RV park of your choice and I pay the RV Rental. Or $1,000.00 per month with all bills paid. Will sell

travel trailer for $55,000. Call 830-351-0943 for de-tails.--------------------------RV Space for rent. $300 month. All bills included. If in-terested please call 820-203-9255--------------------------Fully furnished Travel Trailers for rent. Will rent week-ly or monthly. Pets Allowed. $50.00 Deposit. $300 per week or $1,000 per month. Call Terry for details, 830-351-0943. Will relocate to RV Park of your choice. All utilities paid. --------------------------Travel Trailer for rent for RV space in Smiley. All utili-ties included, good healthy environ-ment. 830-203-9255 or 361-790-6305.--------------------------30’ Travel Trailer w/2 slides for rent in RV Ranch in Gonzales. Swimming pool, laundry facilities, shower house and all bills paid. $300 a week. 830-305-6926.--------------------------28’ Travel Trailer for rent. Can be moved from job site. Call 830-305-6926.--------------------------Office or Living Trailers for lease or buy. Peyton, 512-948-5306; David, 713-252-1130.--------------------------RV Rentals available at Belmont RV Park Estates. Call Rich-ard, 830-556-6095.

Private RV or Travel Trailer Parking Spot. All hookups are in place and ready to call your home. Fencing on three sides. Located on corner lot with shade trees. Has pad for home to be parked on. $300 per month with $100 Deposit. All bills paid. Located at Luling. This is a private lot, no RV park. Call 830-263-4356 or 830-560-6963 for showing and details.--------------------------Six RV Hookups for long term lease at Harwood. Intersec-tion of Hwy. 90 and TX 304. Contact: 281-788-7500.--------------------------2 RV spaces in town. $295/mo., 1 Mobile home space for rent, $295/mo. Call Finch Park, 672-2955.--------------------------RV Sites Available. Nixon, TX. Clean, quiet, fair prices. 830-857-6921.

For Sale or Trade: 27’ Sailboat, Beam 8’, fiberglass. 361-561-3335. Ask for Jeff.

Harley Davidson - 2007 Dyna Lowrid-er with pulled baf-fles. Blue/Grey 7700 miles. Blue Book Price - $9,440. Har-ley Davidson - 2009 883L Sportster 700 miles - Burnt Or-ange. Blue Book - $5,190. Will nego-tiate. Call 830-875-9126 for more infor-mation, 8-5pm.--------------------------Gruene Harley-Da-vidson is currently buying pre-owned Harleys. Looking to sell your Harley? Call Jon Camareno at 830-624-2473.

2006 Land Prides 4x4 Recreational Vehicle For Sale. Approx. 200 hours. Honda Motor. In-dependent Suspen-sion. Windshield and Roof. 4x4. Ask-ing - $4,950.00 in very good condi-tion. Call 830-857-4670.

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7 days a week. Hand/Scissor Cut. Small, $20 & $30; Medium, $35 & $40; M e d i u m / L a r g e , $45. Ask for Susan. 361-258-1505.

Free Female Don-key. Call 830-540-4850.--------------------------Horse for Sale. 7 year old mare. Not ridden in 2 years. $200.00. Call 203-1104 or 437-2370.--------------------------Free Donkey’s. 361-772-7655 after 6 p.m.--------------------------2006 Blue Roan handcock mare. 14 hands. Stocky built. Has worked cows, arena rop-ing. Pastured for 1 year. Needs to go to work. $1,200. 361-771-5483.--------------------------For Sale: Black & Red Brangus Bulls. 2 & 3 yrs. old. Good selection. No pa-pers. 830-437-5772. (9-19-13)--------------------------Rabbits for Sale. With cages, with feeders & waterers. all for $300. 361-741-2604.--------------------------Bulls for Sale. Black Angus and Black Limousin. Breeding ages. Gentle. Deliv-ery available. 979-263-5829.--------------------------Bull For Sale:* Black polled Her-eford (White face). * 21 months old. * Very gentle, home grown. * Throws a predominance of “black baldies” when crossed with black hided cows. * This breed has a history of birth-ing small calves. * Heifer calves make great replacement stock. * Can be reg-istered, if papers are

important. * Price $2,500. Charles Nunes, 830-203-0477.--------------------------FOR SALE: Beautiful Bay Mare ( brood mare) 14 yrs. Ex-cellent bloodline (Three Bars & Leo). All offers consid-ered. Pics avail-able upon request: [email protected]. Ph: #. 830-560-0238.--------------------------Fancy Feathers Bantams. Feather Duster Roos. Col-ors, pairs, $20. Will deliver to Gonzales. 512-272-5147.--------------------------For Sale: ORGANIC EGGS. Free Range chickens. $2.00 dozen. Will deliver to Gonzales weekly. 830-540-3536.--------------------------For Sale: 2 & 3 year old red & black Brangus Bulls. No Papers. Good selec-tion. Call 830-437-5772.--------------------------Black Limousin and Angus Heifers and Bulls, Gentle In-crease your wean-ing weights. Es-tablished breeder since 1971. Delivery available 979 561- 6148 .--------------------------For Sale: Registered Polled Hereford Bulls. 8-22 mths old. Heifers also, 8 months to 2 years. 830-540-4430.--------------------------DISPERSAL SALE. Miniature donkeys (28” to 36”), male and female, solid and tricolored, 6 mos. to 4 years. Four year olds may be registered with vet exam/affidavit. Excellent pets, loves people. Priced ac-cording to gender, age and color. 830-672-6265 or 857-4251.--------------------------Dwarf Nigerian goats (miniature), multicolored, male and female, 3 mos. to 2-3 years. 830-672-6265, 830-857-4251.

Property for sale in Leesville. 2 mobile homes, 1 mobile home, 3Br/1Ba & 2Br/2Ba and 2 full RV Spaces on 1.9 Ac. Asking price $65,000. Back lot fenced in on 4 sides. Rebecca Hodge, 830-263-0603.--------------------------Beautiful ranch style home built in 1996. 3 large bedrooms, 2 1/2 bath, approx. 2765 square feet on 13.55 acres with scenic views all around. Property borders larger ranches. Recent upgrades include granite counters, new wood floors, inte-rior/exterior paint, GE Cafe appliances, new light fixtures and doors, new ac

and water heater within past 2 years. Would make excel-lent horse property. Has County water. Out shed and chil-dren’s playhouse with electricity. Ag exempt for low tax-es. 18 miles north of Gonzales off 304. One hour East of San Antonio, one hour south of Aus-tin, and two hours west of Houston. Close proximity to Interstate 10. Excel-lent deal at 348,000. Sorry, no owner fi-nance. If seriously interested please call 956-202-5629 or email [email protected]. May consider 2 year minimum lease.--------------------------BRAND NEW HOME, 2br/1bath, central air/heat, shingle roof, laundry room with window, front/back porch, nature view surrounds back yard, excel-lent location within walking distance to HEB, restaurants and shopping, lo-cated in Yoakum, Texas. MUST SEE! $99,000. 361-293-8172, Cali.--------------------------House for Sale. Beautiful Historic home for sale. 713 St. John. Give me a call if interested. 713-425-9345.--------------------------Wonderful Span-ish style house on 20.59 acres with 2 ponds, 7 horse stalls, 2 storage barns and other outbuildings. Can be viewed at www.littlefieldproperties.com id #79040. Call Tanya (broker) at 361-865-2563.--------------------------Individual would like to buy a 3/2, minimum of 2,000 sq. ft or more house in Gonzales area. Possibly in country. Someone interested in own-er financing w/substantial down payment. 830-203-8492.--------------------------3 Bedroom, 2 bath brick home 3 miles from Gonzales on an acre. $129,000. Robin Baker, 830-305-2959. Remax Professional Realty.--------------------------Home for sale by owner. 2BDR, can be made into a 3 BDR/1BA, corner lot, storage build-ing. 1404 Cavett St., Gonzales, TX. Con-tact Jen at 830-401-9763 after 6 p.m. $65,000.00. Needs minor repairs. Good starter home.--------------------------4BR/2BA, 1900 Sq. ft. 210 Tanglewood Trail. New appli-ances, remodeled,

new master bath. 830-857-6488.

5.5 Acres for Sale or Lease. Cleared, wa-ter well, 3-200 amp loops, and 100 yds off Hwy. 80 w/good county road front-age. In Leesville between Belmont & Nixon. Will subdi-vide. Would make a perfect oil field yard or residence. Call David, 713-252-1130 ; Peyton, 512-948-5306.--------------------------170 Acres - For Sale by owner. FM 443. Outside of Hoch-heim/Dryer area. 210-867-8851.--------------------------17+ acres of cleared land with good fence. Perfect for homesite. 830-857-4242.--------------------------Lots for Lease. Conveniently lo-cated behind WHS (Waelder High School). For infor-mation call 512-299-1627.--------------------------Wanted to lease land for cattle graz-ing. Must have water and fences. Contact Mitchell Hardcastle, 830-857-4544.

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

I’m looking for a 1959 GISD year-book. Call Jimmy at 361-571-6888.--------------------------

Electrical Wiring, Troubleshooting & Repairs. Licensed and Insured. 830-437-5747.--------------------------Belmont RV Park. Belmont Texas Pro-pane Services avail-able. Call 830-424-3600.--------------------------Pampered Chef D e m o n s t r a t o r . Host a Show! It’s Easy! Choose from a Cooking Show, Catalog Show, Face-book Show or if you need an item, here is my site, https://w w w.pampered-chef.biz/zavadi l . Dee Zavadil, 830-857-1495.--------------------------Lucky Shots by Dee.Need Family Por-traits, Family Re-unions, Birthdays, School Pictures, Weddings, Etc. 830-857-1495 --------------------------Plumbing Repairs.

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250 Acres. South Goliad. Good oaks, brush, and graz-ing. Well fenced and watered. Paved road just off US 183. $3,975/ac. with 1/8 minerals. Not leased.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~160 Acres. Goliad. Creek, Cabin, Nice doublewide. Barn. Good hunting. Minerals. $4,625/Ac.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~114 Acres. Smiley. Good oaks, brush, tanks. Nice week-end home. Cabin. New Barn. $595,000.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~91 or 188 Acres North Smiley. Good brush, a few oaks, This is a really good combo cattle/hunting ranch. No miner-als available. $3,350/acre.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~70 Acres. Yorktown/Goliad. Great building sites. Live oaks, brush, hay field. Water wells. Some minerals. $5,500/acres.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~106 Acres. Rockport. Minutes to water, fine dining. Good oaks, coastal bermuda. Nice home plus modular home. Some minerals. $1,400,000.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~4 1/2 acres fronting US 183 just north of Gonzales. Barns, pens, water available. $225,000. Will divide - one acre minimum, at $55,000/ac.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~67 acres. NW Goliad. Doublewide. 3/2 with covered porch-es. Good barn. John Deere tractor w/implements. Mostly Mesquite. $250,000.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~62 Acres. South Cuero. Oaks, brush, hay field. Pens, well. Cross-fenced. $5,300/ac.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~198 Acres, Atascosa County, West of Floresville. Huge Creek Bottom, 2 tanks, water meter, shallow well, electric-ity, oaks, elms, persimmon, mesquite, black brush. Could this be your new hunting spot? $2,895 per acre. Might di-vide into two tracts.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~260 to 861 Acres. NW Corpus Christi. Lake, Barn, Pens, 2 water wells. Great cattle place. Paved corner. Excellent for Subdividing. Price $2,750 to $3,500 per acre.

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18 AC - 5224 Sandy Fork Rd, Harwood - 3BD/2BA home perfect for the country getaway! 2 car detached garage, 30x40 run-in shed. Large tank, fully fenced. Mature trees. $244,500.

Landv40 Acres, Hwy. 90A - NEW LISTING - Located approximately 6 miles West of Gonzales with approx. 707' highway frontage. Rectangular shaped property with scattered trees and native pasture. C0-op water and elect-gricity available. $210,000.

vFM 86 & Abigail Lane, Luling - NEW LISTINGS - Picturesque 10 and 13 acre tracts with mature Oaks scat-tered throughout. Restricted area allows for the perfect home site or recreational area. Site built homes only - minimum 1,300 sq. ft. Ag exempt. 10.029 AC - $64,500., 13.117 Ac w/pond - $78,700. 10 Acre Tract - Under Contract, 13 Acres still available.

vSettlement at Patriot Ranch - 3-27 acre site built home sites. Beautiful countryside and wildlife views. Elec-tricity available. Paved roads, well/septic required.

v79.5 AC CR 281, Harwood - Partially wooded and cleared land with partial fencing. Co-op water and electric-ity available. 1 tank and hand dug well. Country Road frontage on 2 sides. $360,000.

vRV Park - 10.5 AC - Great location just off IH-10, mature trees and nice tank. Site has been engineered for 54 unit RV Park.

v43 AC - 2198 Sandy Branch Rd., Harwood - Secluded with partial high fence, large tank, rustic cabin. Beauti-ful views. REDUCED $266,600.

v111 Acres, Creek Rd - Dripping Springs - Scenic property offers partially cleared and wooded land located on high bluff with Onion Creek frontage. Minerals convey. $1,900,000.

v4728 CR 283, Harwood - NEW LISTING - Custom 3BD/2BA home on approx. 22.9 wooded acres great for recreation and hunting! Split floorplan with spacious great room. Upgrades! Tile, Custom kitchen, Granite counters. Detached shed, partially fenced. REDUCED $315,000.

v215 S Oak - Large, 3 BD/2.5 BA home located on half of a city block for 0.7 acre! Large den and formal din-ing areas feature 2 wood burning fireplaces. Upstairs features private entrance for income producing space if desired. Open lot to enjoy garden, pool, or build income producing structure. REDUCED $199,900. $209,500.

vFORECLOSURE - The Settlement at Patriot Ranch - 2BD/2BA Main Home on 3 AC - 473 Crockett Lane - views offered with this 2BD/2BA main home and detached efficiency guesthouse. 2 car carport. REDUCED $226,000. $239,000.

830-875-5866

The Settlement at Patriot Ranch - Approx. 5,249 sq. ft. custom home on 10 acres at approx. 520’ elevation, 3 BD/4BA/3 car garage with media room, dry sauna, steam shower, mud room, utility room, and storage galore! Great room with gourmet kitchen. Covered

patio set up for outdoor kitchen. $650,000

NEW LISTING - Commercial Lease. 2 story metal office building on 1.18 acres. Reception, 2 offices, office/break area with small kitchen area and shop. Conveniently located between Luling and Gonza-

les.$2,500/month

547 Powder Ridge 7341 U US HWY 183

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

We have 2 & 3 bedroom homes for lease also. Call for more info.

17010 IH-10 HARWOOD - NEW LISTING - Large, approx. 2,331 sq. ft. 3 BD/2.5BA/3 car garage open floor plan home on approx. 33 acres. Kitchen open to breakfast area, dining and large living. Screened and open porches. Large shop, 2 hay barns, pens, 4 ponds and beautiful

Countryside views. Fenced and cross-fenced. This property is a must see!

OFFERED AT $325,000.

Brick

Serving Gonzales and Central Texas

Homes/Residential2 Rentals, lrg. lot.......................$70,000New on Mkt: Remodeled home.................................................................$95,000New Listing: 3bd/1ba...............$109,000Investment: 2bd/1ba..................$38,0001813 Contour, Reduced to .......$179,0003bd., 1ba, remodeled home,.....$95,000Rivercrest Super home, 4 bds................................................................$165,000

LandNew: 17+ acres, FM 1116.........$175,00010 acs., private, trees............$5,500/acre51 acs., private, utilities, ........$4,500/ac

Homes3.7 ACS. 4BR, 3BA, 2LV.................. $150,000306 McClure - 3BR, 1 Bath................$65,0001618 St. Peter - Home and extra lot....$70,000473 Crockett Lane-Settlement - 3 bd., beautiful property..................................$258,0001602 Water St.-commercial/rental....$150,0002342 FM 108, 3 bd.,2 story home.....$145,000792 90-B - Lakefront..............................$89,000312 Cr. Rd. 471, Lakefront + ,3 bd., 1.5 acre lot............................................$150,000

Land11.2 acs., Hwy 90. Gast Rd.......$5,300/Ac.CR 228 - 15 acs., M/H, trees................$87,500153 acs., FM 2091.........................$795,00061 acs., perfect homesite.................$4,990/Ac.3.94 acs., Settlement.......................$65,00010 acs., Settlement.........................$79,0002-4 acs., Sarah DeWitt............$25,000/Ac.1 ac. Seydler St...............................$25,0008.7 acs., city limits........................$120,00058 acs., trees, potential, edge of town................................................................$12,000/Ac.

CommercialLot - Live Oak..................................$8,000401 St. George-approx. 3400 sq. ft........................................................................$170,000

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20Aries, some difficulty awaits

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TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21Taurus, this is your week to

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Remember that words said in the heat of the moment will not soon be forgotten, Capricorn. Don’t forget to employ some tact when discussing serious matters with loved ones.

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It was noted wit Ambrose Bierce who defined an egotist as “a person more interested in himself than in me.”

If you could go back in time and sample a beer from the 1700s, you would find it to be significantly stronger than similar libations that are served today. The higher alcohol content helped the brew survive the long voyage from England to colonial India.

Those who study such things say that roughly half of American women remove hair from their bikini area. Perhaps unsurprisingly, as

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The average horse will produce 10 gallons of saliva every day.

Historians claim that President John Quincy Adams kept a pet alligator in a White House bathroom. He reportedly was amused when unsuspecting guests had to make a trip to the loo.

I wouldn’t be surprised if you’ve never heard the word “pilgarlic” -- it’s not a term you hear every day. Its literal meaning is “peeled garlic,” but colloquially it was once used to describe a bald-headed person.

In the U.S. in 1900, imported perfume was taxed at a higher rate than imported opium.

If you are planning a trip to Hawaii, you might want to go to the Sea Life Park on Oahu. There you can see a rare creature: the wolphin. This cross between a killer whale and a bottle-nosed dolphin also reportedly exists in the wild, but I imagine they’re a bit more difficult to find.

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