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A special exhibit high-lighting the origins of the slave trade in the Ameri-cas is scheduled to appear in Gonzales over the next month.

“Africa in the Americas” is brought to Gonzales by the Gonzales County Historical Commission in partnership with the Thomas Shelton Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution through grants from Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the Na-tional Endowment for the Humanities, and the City of Gonzales Tourism Advi-sory Committee.

The exhibit will be on display at the Old Jail Mu-seum Jan. 20-26; at Gon-zales High School Jan. 27-Feb. 12; and at the Victoria College-Gonzales campus Feb. 13-21.

“Africa in the Americas” traces the experience of Africans in Latin America from the establishment of slavery to the dawning of emancipation with the Hai-tian Revolution. The route from Africa to the Ameri-cas and the transformation from slave to citizen are de-picted through paintings, watercolor sketches, details from panoramic panel or mural paintings, engrav-ings, archival documents, color photographs of his-

toric places and maps and graphs of the origins and destinations of slaves.

Interpretive labels are printed in both English and Spanish.

Humanities Texas devel-ops and supports diverse programs across the state, including lectures, oral his-tory projects, teacher insti-tutes, traveling exhibitions

and documentary films. For more information, please visit Humanities Texas online at http://www.humanitiestexas.org or call 512.440.1991.

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KCTI 1450 AM at 6:30 a.m. on Sundays for weekly up-dates on what’s coming up each week in Gonzales. The lineup for Sunday, Jan. 12 includes Main Street Direc-tor Barbara Friedrich, Chief of Police Tim Crow, Crys-tal Theatre’s Barbara Cro-zier, and Fire Chief Keith Schmidt.

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CommissionersOK participationin road program

There is a lot of development underway in the Gonzales area as the new year begins. At top left, crews are busy laying down the entrance road to the new 1835 Village subdivision off Highway 97 North, while at top right, pads are being built for the High Ridge Meadows subdivision off Texas Hwy. 304 (Bastrop Road). During Monday’s Gonzales Economic Development Corp. Board of Directors meeting (bottom), directors presented Action Properties LLC with a $50,000 check after approving its performance agreement for the renovation of the old Walmart facility into “Gonzales Marketplace.” Pictured from left are GEDC directors Al O’Donnell, Clint Hille, Nathan Neuse, Action Properties’ Jim Eichelberger, director Bill Kick and Economic Development Director Carolyn Gibson-Baros. (Photos by Dave Mundy)

Signs of the Times

A quartet of out-of-town visitors having an evening get-together at Independence Park Friday drew swift attention from area law en-forcement after one of the men apparently illuminated a nearby Department of Public Safety heli-copter with some type of laser de-

vice.DPS troopers, Gonzales County

Sheriff ’s Office deputies and Gon-zales Police converged on the site near the dam shortly after the pilot of the aircraft reported being tar-geted by a laser around 7:15 p.m.

Pointing a laser device at any aircraft is a felony under the Texas Penal Code, Section 42.14, because the laser devices can temporar-ily blind pilots. Lasers can also set off targeting alarms in aircraft equipped with threat-detection de-vices.

The airborne unit was heard over police scanner directing the offi-

cers to the group, clearly identify-ing them because of the laser.

Officers confronted and briefly detained the men — three from New Braunfels, one from San An-tonio. No laser device was found, but investigators theorized it might have been thrown into the Guada-lupe River prior to the arrival of ground units.

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Los Negros de Esmeraldas, by Andrés Sánchez Gallque, 1599. Museum of América, Madrid.

Events in Gonzales and Waelder are sched-uled Monday to honor the birthdate of famed civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Gonzales’ Martin Luther King Jr. Day Cel-ebration will be Monday, January 20. It will begin with the March-Parade from Heroes Square in downtown Gonzales at 10 a.m. and end at the Edwards Community Center locat-ed on Klein and Fly Streets.

Those participating in the March-Parade are asked to be at the starting point at 9:30 a.m. Vehicles are asked to be parked at Ed-wards Community Center after dropping off your passengers at the square and vans will transport drivers back to the square.

A short program featuring seven youth speakers emphasizing the importance of Dr. King’s life and the contributions he made that

benefit each of us. Special guest soloist will be Savannah Heximer.

Following the program there will be a com-munity luncheon. The service project this year is a can good drive for GCAM. Every-one is asked to bring canned food items to the march.

All local and county government/officials, community leaders, educators, students, and neighboring communities are invited to par-ticipate.

Let this truly be “A Day On, NOT A Day Off ”.

In Waelder, the 5th Annual MLK March will be held Monday. Meet at the Ralph Bunche Gym at 10:30, march will begin at 11, walk-ing to the Waelder Community Center where there will be a meal following.

Gonzales County Com-missioners on Monday voted to declare the entire county as part of a special district to enable the county to participate in a new state program designed to help mitigate road damage be-cause of increased oilfield traffic.

Commissioners voted to make the entire county part of the Gonzales County En-ergy Transportation Rein-vestment Zone, which will

enable the county to receive grant funds made available during the last Legislatu-ree passage of SB 1747. The bill steers state funding to counties hardest-hit by the growth of traffic as a result of the Eagle Ford Shale oil-field boom.

Commissioners have been discussing participa-tion in the program for the last several meetings, with all four precinct commis-

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Trio of projectsget green light

Gonzales residents can look forward to new shop-ping and dining experienc-es over the next few months as Gonzales Economic De-velopment Corp. directors gave the go-ahead to sever-al projects and got updates on some others that are seeing progress faster than

expected.GEDC directors on

Monday approved a per-formance agreement with Action Properties LLC and presented Action repre-sentative Jim Eichelberger with a $50,000 check. Ac-tion Properties is currently

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Area Livestock ReportsGonzales Livestock Market ReportThe Gonzales Livestock

Market Report for Satur-day, January 11, 2014 had on hand: 980 cattle.

Compared to our last sale: Calves and yearlings sold $2.00 to $3.00 higher. Packer cows sold $1 to $2 higher

Stocker-feeder steers: Me-dium and large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs., $245-$265; 300-400 lbs, $225-$250; 400-500 lbs, $195-$215; 500-600 lbs, $170-$190; 600-700 lbs., $159-$165; 700-800 lbs, $151-$156.

Bull yearlings: 700-900 lbs, $100-$125.

Stocker-feeder heifers: Medium and large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs, $195-$210; 300-400 lbs, $185-$195; 400-500 lbs, $168-$180; 500-600 lbs., $158-$164; 600-700 lbs., $147-$153.

Packers cows: Good lean utility and commercial, $81-$86; Cutters, $81-$97; Can-ners, $65-$71; Low yielding fat cows, $74-$85.

Packer bulls: Yield grade 1 & 2, good heavy bulls; $95-$110; light weights and me-dium quality bulls, $87-$94.

Stocker Cows: $950-$1,500.

Pairs: $1,050-$1,700.Thank you for your busi-

ness!!View our sale live at cattle-

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Hallettsville LivestockCommission ReportThe Hallettsville Livestock

Commission Co., Inc. had on hand on January 7, 2014, 707, week ago, No Sale; year ago, 1,136.

Tough weather limited re-ceipts but it sure didn’t hurt the market. Better quality classes of calves and yearlings sold mostly $8 to $25 higher with some lighter weights. As much as $20 higher. Demand extremely good in all areas.

Packer cows and bulls sold

$2 higher on approx. 100 hd. total.

Packer Cows: higher dress-ing utility & cutter cows, $79-$95; lower dressing utility & cutter cows, $68-$79; light weight canner cows, $53-$68.

Packer Bulls: heavyweight bulls, $101-$108; utility & cutter bulls, $93-$101; light-weight canner bulls, $85-$93.

Stocker and Feeder Calves and Yearlings: Steer & Bull Calves: under 200; None; 200-300 lbs, $215-$245; 300-400 lbs, $210-$255; 400-500 lbs, $186-$250; 500-600 lbs, $167-$205; 600-700 lbs, $154-$180; 700-800 lbs, $145-$167.50. Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs, None; 200-300 lbs, $190-$230; 300-400 lbs, $185-$214; 400-500 lbs, $161-$196; 500-600 lbs, $148-$176; 600-700 lbs, $145-$162; 700-800 lbs, $127-$148.

If we can help with market-ing your livestock, please call 361-798-4336.

Cuero Livestock Market ReportCuero Livestock Market

Report on January 10, 2014, had 1,055 head.

January 17,2014, there will be 85 white Brahman cows with 30 calves on side with balanced to be palpated. All

were bred to Herford and Brahman bulls.

Had 106 cows and 10 bulls. The packer market opened up the year stronger for third sale in a roll. Market was up another $4-8/cwt due to small supply and no sales for 2 weeks. Demand is good.

The calf market was stron-ger as much as $8-15/cwt on some classes and as much as $20/cwt on certain classes of lighter calves. Market has started the year with a big up-swing in demand for stocker as well as feeder calves. No negatives in this market so a wonderful start to 2014.

Packer Bulls: Hvy. Wts., $92-$109; lower grades, $70-$95.

Packer cows: breakers, $65-$80; boning, $65-$85; can-ners & cutters, $82-$97; light & weak, $38-$53.

Palpated, 18 bred cows, $115-$134.

Pairs: 3 Pairs, $1,000-$1,080.

Steer calves: under 200 lbs, None; 200-250 lbs, $200-$223; 250-300 lbs, $225-$272; 300-350 lbs, $218-$250; 350-400 lbs, $228.50-$250; 400-450 lbs, $211-$240; 450-500 lbs, $203-$221; 500-550 lbs, $193-$208; 550-600 lbs, $166-$190; 600-700 lbs, $152-$164; 700-800 lbs, $148-$152.

Bull Calves: under 250 lbs, $262-$300; 250-300 lbs, $227-$280; 300-350 lbs, $199-$252; 350-400 lbs, $229-$261; 400-450 lbs, $189-$234; 450-500 lbs, $185-$224; 500-550 lbs, $184-$208; 550-600 lbs, $158-$182; 600-700 lbs, $159-$165.

Over 700 lbs. bulls, $139-$149.

Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs., $270-$272.50; 200-250 lbs, $200-$280; 250-300 lbs, $196-$232; 300-350 lbs, $181-$230; 350-400 lbs, $188-$218; 400-450 lbs, $173-$200; 450-500 lbs, $173-$234; 500-550 lbs, $165-$176; 550-600 lbs, $156-$170; 600-700 lbs., $143-$161; over 700 lbs, $137-$138.

The Gonzales County Grand Jury met Jan. 7, 2014 and released the fol-lowing indictments:

List “A,” Judge W.C. Kirk-endall

Wallack, Cody — Theft of a firearm; debit or credit card abuse

Deleon, Conception — Cruelty to non-livestock animals

Hunt, Stacy — Posses-sion of a controlled sub-stance PG less than 1 gram in a drug free zone

Fischi, Jennifer — Pos-session of a controlled substance PG less than 1 gram

Gomez, Ann — Theft of $1500 or more but less than $20,000

DelaGarza, Joseph — Injury to a Child

Pitts, David — Evading arrest or detention with a vehicle; evading arrest with a vehicle previous conviction

Smith, Kenneth _ Ha-rassment of a public ser-vant

List “B,” Judge William D. Old III

Garcia, Joe — Aggravat-ed assault; assault family violence impeding breath

Contreras, Angel — Pos-session with intent to de-

liver PG 1>=1G<4GJenkins, Eric — Assault

family violence impeding breath; stalking

Arriaga, Joe — Evading arrest or detention with a motor vehicle

Alvarez, George — Pos-session with intent to de-liver PG 1>=1G<4G

Garza, John — Posses-sion with intent to deliver PG 1>=1G<4G

Flores, Dominic — Evad-ing arrest or detention with a motor vehicle

Iglehart, Cedric — Tam-pering with physical evi-dence; criminal mischief $1500 or more but less than $20,000

Gonzales Police Depart-ment report for the week of Jan. 13:

01/03/2014 Guadalupe Hernandez Jr 30 Of Gonzales Arrested And Charged With No Drivers License At 100 Blk King St.

01/03/2014 Reported Bur-glary Building At 600 Blk St. Paul St.

01/03/2014 Reported Bur-glary Building At 600 Blk St. Paul St.

01/06/2014 Reported Bur-glary Habitation At 2300 Blk Cr 197.

01/07/2014 Reported Theft At 1100 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr.

01/07/2014 Reported Bur-glary Building At 400 Blk St. Francis St.

01/07/2014 James Norris Howell 59 Of Gonzales Ar-rested And Charged With Public Intoxication At 400 Blk

Village Dr.01/07/2014 Brenda Joyce

Girouard 56 Of Gonzales Ar-rested And Charged With Public Intoxication At 600 Blk Fair St.

01/09/2014 Reported Theft At 1100 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr.

01/09/2014 Reported Bur-glary Building At 1700 Blk Seydler St.

01/09/2014 Reported Bur-glary Motor Vehicle At 2400 Blk Church St.

01/10/2014 Fabian Car-mona Garcia 22 Of Gonzales Arrested And Charged With Duties Upon Striking A Fixed Object At 2900 Blk Harwood Rd.

01/10/2014 James Mat-thew Garner 27 Of Gonzales Arrested And Charged With Driving While License Invalid At 1100 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr.

01/11/2014 Brennen Kyle Hernandez 20 Of Smithville

Tx Arrested And Charged With Driving While Intoxicat-ed At 1100 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr.

01/11/2014 Steven Ray Benavides 23 Of Gonzales Arrested And Charged With Possession Of Drug Parapher-nalia And An Outstanding Warrant, And Brittanie Dani-elle Bailey 23 Of Gonzales Arrested And Charged With Driving While License Invalid At 1800 Blk St. Paul St.

01/11/2014 Reported Criminal Mischief At 900 Blk Ainsworth St.

01/11/2014 Reported Theft At 200 Blk South St.

01/11/2014 Reported Bur-glary Motor Vehicle At 1500 Blk Ewing St.

01/11/2014 Samuel Perez 41 Of Falfurras Tx Arrested And Charged With Criminal Trespass At 2600 Blk Winding Way St.

Gonzales Police Report

Gonzales County Failure to Appear cas-es from the January 9, 2014 Docket:

Valorie Cantu, TheftHarley James Carter, TheftEusebio DeLeon, Jr., Assault Family Vio-

lenceShawnike Eaton Fields, Theft of ServiceJuan Govea, TheftEddy Ray Gutierrez, DWIJerome Bryan Keith Hastings, Criminal

Mischief

Srqual Hernandez, Jr., Theft By CheckJasmine Johnson, Criminal MischiefJohn Michael Miller, Jr., TheftHaley E. Posey, TheftEleazar Hernandez Puentes, AssaultFederico Torrez, Assault Family Vio-

lenceThe next County Court date is February

13, 2014. If these defendants appear for Court on that date, a warrant will NOT be issued for their arrest.

Gonzales Co. Court FTA

Yoakum Police Department report for Jan. 6-12:

01/07/14Case #14-008, Public In-

toxication (2), 104 Poth; Com-plainant, State of Texas; Dis-position, Court Citation.

01/11/14Case #14-010, Martinez,

Gilbert, 34, Waelder; Offense, D.W.L.I.; Disposition, Trans/LCSO.

Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office recognized Hal Hollingsworth for devoting his time in assisting with the Drug Counseling Program, which is offered to Caldwell County Inmates as an intervention to aide the inmate in hopes of making better choices and living drug free. Pictured with Hollingsworth is Sgt. Anthony Hard-ee (center) and Captain Keith Jeffrey. Hollingsworth contributed more than 180 hours to the program in 2013, which has shown to be an effective intervention to our inmates. Hollingsworth is also an Alcoholic Anonymous Counselor. (Courtesy Photo)

Caldwell County Sheriff Daniel Law Swears in new officers in Salt Council for the year 2014. Pictured from right to left are President Mary Alice Llanas, Vive Presi-dent Annie Brown, Secretary Catherine Beasley, and Treasurer Betty Meneley. Sheriff Law thanks the out going officers, President Katie King, Vice President Jean Williams, and Secretary Meatra Harrison, and Treasurer Betty Meneley (which will continue to serve for the year 2014), for all their work and achieve-ments for the year 2013. (Courtesy Photo)

My sympathy to every-one who is now walking around in a fog composed of cedar dust; with this mess up to over 31,000. That David Sears from KSAT 12 has lost his mind. I wonder how much they paid him to go hit those cedar trees with that stick and have all that cedar dust land directly on him. The only consoling factor is “that this too shall pass”.

On the SECOND TUES-DAY of each month for food, fun, and fellowship at the Fellowship Hall at the Monthalia United Church starting at 6:30 bring ei-ther a meat, covered dish, or dessert to eat. Games start at 7:00 of chicken foot, Mexican Train, 42, 88 or Moon and play un-til 9:15pm. Come any time between 5:30pm and 6:30 pm for practice.

The Belmont Commu-nity Center Club will meet the fourth Tuesday of the month at the center for

their regular club meeting at 2PM which falls on Janu-ary 28th.

If you were unable to attend the Live Nativity Scene, the Belmont United Methodist Church News-letter for January and Feb-ruary 2014 really has some good pictures of the partic-ipants. Connie Bond puts the newsletter together for Belmont and does a fabu-lous job. If you want the newsletter mailed to you or sent by email, give her a call at 830-424=3568. It also tells you all of the past and future of the BUMC happenings.

PRAYER TIME: Judy Wilson, Rhonda Pruett, Keith Glass, Linda Denker,

Case Martin, Landis Kern, Joe Kotwig, L. A. Linde-mann Jr., Glenn Mikesh, Mr. Bill, Jesse Esparza, Louise Jones, Aunt Geor-gie Gandre, Bill Lott, Rosie, Danny & Joyce Schellen-berg, “Sarge” Dunkin, Aunt Frances Gandre, Bubba and Sarah Roecker, Lillie Lay, Joy and Kit Carson, Sandi Gandre, Aunt Betty Gandre, Rita, Teresa Wil-ke, Marguerite Williams, Marie Schauer, Diana x2, Maria Castillo, Pat’s Bill, Bob Young, Bill Bassett, George Arnold, Esther Lindemann, Anna Lin-demann, Shirley Dozier, Marilyn Qualls, Dorothy Svoboda, Mary Perryman, Bob Brown, Margie Men-king, Phyllis Oncken, The family of Betty Lou Floyd Cuvelier; The family of Don Setliff, Our military and their families all over the world

Well to continue the saga of the Christmas duck and Sandra Zoboroski, it goes

like this. Her daughter was driving down a street in Austin and this duck was walking down the middle of the street. There were no other ducks around in the vicinity and she asked some of the people on that street if the duck belonged to them. Not anyone knew about the duck so she took it home. The duck fits right in with the cat and dog. The duck loves being in the house and is a very sweet house pet.

I am sorry to report that after an arduous fight against cancer Lanny Baker passed away several days ago. He won many people’s hearts during his during long fight and was in tri-umph many times. He will certainly be missed by his family, extended relatives, and friends.

And Russell Jones left us so quick and so early when his body at only age 53, could not hold out any more against pneumonia.

He loved life and he loved his family. He lived in De-Leon, or Stephenville, TX all of his life but had people who loved him around in this area. You can read his obit under the Nowlin An-ders Funeral Home in De-Leon.

We enjoyed a late after-noon of food and laughter with Paw Paw Allen, Kath-leen, and Sean Allen. Kath-leen made some delicious chicken spaghetti and we had some great Parmesan cheese and garlic bread. We enjoyed chocolates Paul Allen Jr. made and carrot cake from the Blacks. Sean stuffed himself so he would be full for the next week. He is going off to Blinn College and we wish him luck.

I got an email from Kathy May Norris who is resid-ing in PA in a house that is over one hundred years old. Kathy and I have been friends since Jr. High and her relatives still live over in

Bebe. As you know, things have been on the cold side up there. She allows it has been a little bit colder this year. It has been below zero this year more than normal years and it has been below twenty more days in a row this year than normal. She says that when she really gets cold and her arthritis bothers her is on the days when it stays below twenty for a long time. She says that older houses like that one is built to withstand the real cold weather. I don’t know what she means by that, but I am glad it is true.

Don, is one of the Hosts out at Palmetto Park. He travels down here to be in the warmer weather dur-ing the winter. He has an exchange program with the parks for work and park-ing RV facilities. He lived Mukwonago, WI. Then he travels back to another park farther north when he leaves Palmetto Park.

Aunt Georgie Gandre I heard that you have sum-moned us to for a few min-utes of hugs and joyful talk-ing. I am sorry that we have not answered your sum-mons before now. I think that we had better get on the ball when such a young beautiful lady requests our presence. I will have to knock Mr. Will off his “duff ” and transport him to your place of residence. He is a very contrary man at times and wanders around in circles of the wrong di-rection but once I get him pointed in the right direc-tion he usually does pretty good. I hope that we will be able to see you soon

Samson says he is not coming out of his bur-rowed nest because it is too cold. Now that big kitty with all of his hair can take a lot of cold but he is a lot of spoiled too. Nevertheless, keep your pets warm out-side and be sure that they have food and water.

Have a good week and God Bless.

(First of Two Parts)Buster Fuqua was born

in Stamford, TX., the son of a rancher/restaurateur, and he is almost 89.

He trained as a Marine in San Diego after enlisting in 1943. By December he had embarked to New Caledo-nia, Guam, Guadalcanal and then Okinawa…train-ing for a second push there.

New Caledonia meant malaria, but no injuries…

yet following assaults be-came progressively blood-ier. They knew the enemy would fight to the death except for a few who sur-rendered pleading for food.

Tokyo Rose welcomed the Marines specifically to

the conflict with “We know where you are going” in-terspersed with nostalgic American songs meant to weaken their resolve. Buster anticipated desper-ate smash-mouth fighting against drunked up Banzai attacks and he got them on each assault.

His grandmother taught him the Bible very early and he had walked the aisle by age nine…then began a love relationship with the Lord who revealed Himself to Buster from then for-ward.

During three successive Okinawan nights, Buster says he saw visions oc-curred in dazzling light. Each displayed an invert-ed rifle/bayonet stuck in the dirt with helmet and dog tags. On night one, he could not discern the dog tag… the next night he could read his serial # and blood type. Finally, he was told his life would be spared but not without suf-fering because of his incon-sistent walk with the Lord. Later the severe suffering would tempt him to recant his love relationship.

Yes, Buster was a rowdy Marine with a swagger…and his whole unit was headed for another bloody

assault (Okinawa) on April first, Easter Sunday, 1945. Orders were to eliminate the enemy, and Buster’s mates placed only weap-ons in their packs…so they would wear the same uni-form for weeks.

Fortunately the enemy was tricked into evacuat-ing Buster’s landing beach and they walked ashore unhurt…capturing an air-port one week ahead of schedule. However the en-tire campaign eventually took 41 days, well behind their plan. Before secur-ing all of Okinawa, Buster would witness formations of suicide planes (Kami-kaze) swarming onto the navy task force. They sank 17 US ships on the picket line, with more shipboard sailors perishing than the Marines assaulting the beachhead.

Buster’s unit survived many enemy Banzai (sui-cide) counter attacks, and once an enemy soldier crawled to his position, bowing and scraping in submission with a black robe covering his shoul-ders and explosive devices. Buster cheated death when he was tackled and killed.

Late in the day another enemy assault dented their

front line temporarily…it was May 11, 1945. Buster recalls he was squatting down when a mortar ex-ploded almost point blank, sending eleven hot pieces of shrapnel into his body, searing his flesh. His weap-ons deflected the blast some, but his right thumb was nearly gone, and right arm broken along with all ribs on that side and part of a leg was missing. Then he took a bullet in the upper left chest, flattening him.

A corpsman reached him and the last words he heard were…”You are a fountain of blood.”

Thus began a miraculous 14-month recovery…phys-ically and spiritually. First he said his human spirit rose some eight feet above his body and he was look-ing down to see his bud-dies dying. His spirit then traveled to the very gates of heaven located under a huge standing arch. Buster saw diversified lights and colors accompanied by beautiful music, but could not gain entry.

Then he says he heard: “It’s not your time.”

Back on the battlefield, Buster regained conscious-ness to see two big G.I.’s (possibly conscientious

objectors, due to their uni-forms). “We’re taking you,” they said, as he blacked out. By sun up he was headed for a field hospital, arriv-ing later that day. A doctor and some aides looked him over, and was told “Sorry son, we cannot help you,” but by late afternoon he was still alive, so they de-cided to try.

They began to pull out the remainder of shrapnel. Buster returned to uncon-

sciousness and was on I.V.’s two weeks. Eventually he lost more that a third of his weight of 180.

He was evacuated to Guam, then Seattle where he stayed four months. Be-cause of no appetite he was given alcoholic beverag-es…that helped stimulate hunger after a fashion.

In and out of conscious-ness…he awakened early in August when Japan sur-rendered.

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“It’s not your time yet”Given up for dead at Okinawa, Marine recovers to teach others

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Lew McCreary is a resident of the Conroe area who also owns land in Lavaca and Gonzales counties. He is compiling the stories of our honored veterans from throughout the region, es-pecially those of the World War II era. If you’d like to see the story of your honored veteran featured, contact him at [email protected]

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A lot to catch up on after the holidays; fun and fellowship

It is sad that some business people, who by logic should be natural the allies of grassroots conservatives, are actually antagonistic and countering their efforts to clean up American politics at the na-tional, state, and local levels. We have seen the U.S. Chamber announce its national efforts to fight the Tea Party, and now we are seeing the state business leaders doing likewise.

The reason for this is obvious...big busi-nesses feed at the trough of public works which tax payers for, and they don’t want to loose their meal ticket. For example, in San Antonio, the SA Chamber and top business leaders have supported the big-gest and most liberal projects Mayor Ju-lian Castro and Bexar County Judge Nel-son Wolff can find. They have supported Pre-K, downtown redevelopment and the sale of Hemisfair park land without voter

approval, the City’s Homosexual non-dis-crimination ordinance, and of course the street cars.

Big businesses contribute to the elec-tion of public officials who in turn, provide them government contracts and business opportunities.

A new group, the Texas Future Business Alliance, has been organized to support Republican candidates who during last year’s legislative session backed increas-ing state spending for water infrastructure development, highway construction and public education. This Alliance is made up of 10 business organizations, including the chemical industry, bankers, builders and contractors.

Their organizing comes in response to grass roots conservative groups that have backed tea party primary candidates and who oppose government growth and spending.

What’s happening in Texas mirrors what’s happening on the national level. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce recently pledged $50 million to back pro-business Republicans in U.S. Senate primaries in an effort to keep them safe from conservative

Tea-Party backed candidates.As we move into this 2014 election,

all citizens should understand that this is a battle for the future of local, state, and national government. Too many conservatives stayed home in 2012 and nightmare has deepened. Are we a na-tion where citizens rule, or one where the elite who run big government and big business support each other on the backs of the people?

The Corpus Christi Caller’s editor re-cently wrote a very revealing editorial af-ter citizens beat an expensive development project in Corpus. The editor wrote that “the people had may have spoken, but it was the wrong people who spoke.” Such is the fear and disdain for the “will of the people”.

Remember, the defense of liberty and freedom begins in our backyards.


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Obama vs. the Little SistersRich

LowryRich Lowry is editor of the National Review and a syndicated columnist for King Features Syndi-cate.

Talking the EPA and waterwith candidate Eric Opiela

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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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This is an edited tran-script of an interview with candidate for Texas Ag-riculture Commissioner, Eric Opiela, heard on “The News from the Cam-phouse”, on KULM 98.3 FM.

Brune: Eric Opiela has previously served as the GOP state chairman dur-ing an interim period that the position needed to be filled. He is also an Aus-tin water attorney and has addressed town hall meet-ings, as well as radio audi-ences concerning various water issues. Now, Opiela is running for Texas Ag Commissioner, and today, we will discuss the EPA and the Endangered Spe-cies Act.

Eric, most recently we did an interview with the attorney for the Aransas Project, Jim Blackburn. This is the group that filed federal suit concerning the Whooping Cranes in San Antonio Bay. They said that because the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the Guadal-upe Blanco River Author-ity (GBRA) mismanaged the Guadalupe River, there wasn’t enough fresh water reaching the Gulf of Mexico, and 23 endan-gered Whooping Cranes perished. Of course, af-ter interviewing attorney Black burn, one of my lis-teners commented saying, “Whooping Cranes have wings. If their feed source diminished in one place, why didn’t they fly some-where else?”

Blackburn’s argument is that current state law doesn’t do enough to in-sure that enough fresh-water gets to the bays and estuaries. He felt the only recourse is to bring in the federal government. How-ever, we already know that the federal suit uses state studies to make decisions. And the in-stream stud-ies along our rivers, that is also part of the freshwater inflow study for bay and estuaries will not be com-plete statewide until 2016.

Opiela: Blackburn is a well-respected environ-mental law attorney. Then some of the folks involved with the Aransas Project are good Republicans in Aransas County, Goliad County, and other coun-ties. But, I disagree whole heartedly to welcoming the federal government to taking over the river sys-tems in our state. There is a process in SB3 that studies how much fresh-water is needed to sus-tain a sound ecological environment in the rivers and estuaries, how that

water can be protected, and find the appropriate balance between human needs and the ecology. In some respect, they’re right about the TCEQ. The TCEQ in some instances has over regulated. An ex-ample is in the Hill Coun-try where they’re trying to declare dry creek beds as navigable streams. On the other hand, the TCEQ has ignored some of the farmers and ranchers in managing the oversight of the river systems. So does the Aransas Project have an appropriate complaint? Sure, but the solution to bring in the federal gov-ernment is wrong. I don’t believe Washington can manage our business bet-ter than Texas. The SB3 process needs to work its way out. We know we’re in a drought. We need to manage our water better. The largest industry in Texas is energy. The sec-ond largest is agriculture. Both industries need wa-ter. So water is my main focus when running for Texas Ag Commissioner.

We’ve had rains in Oc-tober but very little was caught in the Colorado River’s Highland Lakes. Nevertheless, there was water coming down the river below Austin and it may have been a good time to catch water for rice farmers – that’s a good reason to build off-channel reservoirs. That would make more water for agriculture, as well as, the environment.

There are ways to pro-vide water without in-cluding the federal gov-ernment. Maybe attorney Blackburn is correct in the idea that the TCEQ hasn’t given enough oversight to the river authorities. And maybe the legislature hasn’t done an adequate job of the same oversight.

Brune: Would oversight be better served if the Low-er Colorado River Author-ity (LCRA) and the GBRA went under Sunset Review by the Legislative Sunset Review Committee?

Opiela: We have a patch-work quilt system for managing water across the state. We have 100 different

sets of rules and regula-tions concerning ground-water. We’re managing water along political lines instead of aquifer systems – and that makes no sense. It’s unfair to landowners.

The various agencies often shift blame to each other to divert doing any-thing. So, the legislature must take a fundamental look at water law. I’ve talk-ed about this for ten years and defended landowners against the Endangered Species Act and “takings cases”. We need to be fo-cused on water. Nobody has taken this up as a ban-ner issue in the upcoming election cycle. Why? It’s a major issue and needs everyone’s attention. Our Department of Agricul-ture is here to protect rural Texas. It is here to protect agriculture and we must address the water issue as a chief issue and challenge across the next four years. We must make sure the legislature looks at the fun-damental water laws of the state and protects private property rights.

The role of gov-ernment is to protect our life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness and then get out of the way. Let the people live and add to the prosperity of Texas. But because of this patchwork quilt of water laws and agencies, we’re not really able to let that happen.

Brune: But go back to what happens right now? Attorney Blackburn and the Aransas Project are about Whooping Cranes dying several years ago. They’re saying that SB3 will not appropriate enough freshwater to the coast. They’re saying that too much water will be allo-cated elsewhere before the freshwater may get to the bays and estuaries. Their stance is that their only recourse was to file federal suit using the Endangered Species Act. What is the proper recourse?

Opiela: I believe leg-islative oversight is the key. Our state reps are accountable to voters. Federal judges are not accountable to voters. The rules made at the EPA or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are not made by people that are directly accountable to voters. The LCRA board is appointed by the Gov-ernor; they are not ac-countable to voters. We have other river and aquifer authorities that have elected represen-tatives, as well as, folks elected to the Ground-water Conservation Dis-tricts.

It takes some doing to get embroiled in a court fight with nuns who provide hospice care for the indigent. Amazingly, the Obama administration has managed it.

Its legal battle with the Little Sisters of the Poor is the logical consequence of Obamacare’s conscience-trampling contraception mandate. The requirement went into effect Jan. 1, but Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor issued a New Year’s Eve injunction against enforcing it on the Little Sisters.

They are Catholic nuns who follow the doctrinal teachings of the church and therefore oppose contraceptive and abortive drugs and sterilization, all of which Obamacare mandates that employers cover in their insurance plans. Given the ongoing delays, waivers and exemptions associated with the law, it would seem natural simply to let the Little Sisters go about their business of pouring out their hearts for the sick and dying.

But this is a fight the administration won’t walk away from. For it, it is a matter of

principle. And the principle is that the state trumps the convictions of people with deep-held religious beliefs.

When the contraception mandate first caused an uproar, the administration contrived a so-called accommodation for religiously oriented groups (actual churches have always been exempt). But whoever crafted it had a sick sense of humor. The very same document by which a group registers its moral objection to contraceptives and abortifacients also authorizes the insurer to cover them for the group’s employees. What the accommodation gives with one hand, it takes away with the other.

The Little Sisters refuse to sign such a document. They happen to be in an unusual situation because they get their insurance from another religiously affiliated organization opposed to contraceptives and abortifacients, so it may be that these drugs don’t get covered no matter what. But the Little Sisters can’t be sure of this -- the regulations are complicated and subject to change.

Regardless, they don’t want to sign. They want no part in authorizing coverage of contraceptive or abortive drugs. Enthusiasts for the mandate scoff. What the nuns are objecting to, they insist, is just a piece of paper.

Just a piece of paper? So is a mortgage. So is a wedding certificate. So is a will.

The Little Sisters deserve deference. Their religious sensibility is different than that of the mandarins of President Barack Obama’s administrative state. In a dispute over what their conscience tells them to do or not to do, the Little Sisters are better positioned to know than anyone else.

Besides, who is harmed if the Little Sisters don’t provide contraception coverage? They are a voluntary organization. They aren’t imposing their views on anyone. Who, for that matter, is harmed if a secular organization run by people with moral objections to contraceptives and abortifacients refuses to cover them? Employees are still free to go out on their own and get contraceptives, which are widely available. If this sounds like an outlandish imposition, it is what people managed to do throughout American history all the way up to last week.

Instead of respecting the moral views of the Little Sisters, the administration hopes to grind them under foot by force of law. For shame.

Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review.(c) 2014 by King Features Synd., Inc.


It doesn’t make senseIn Your View

Well the new year here started off with a bang. As I mentioned in my last installment of “Dispatches From Downrange”, the first couple of days were marked with several acts of aggression against us as well as the Iraqis we are working with.

An all out Shia-Sunni civil war seems ever more possible each day. Why they are kill-ing each other is something I just can’t wrap my head around. The culture is so different from what I would even consider sane.

Besides the Shia-Sunni conflict, add a good dose of Al Qaeda under the name of “The Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant,” known as the ISIL, and the powder keg that is Iraq is lit. Considered terrorist by the sit-ting Shia dominated Iraqi government, this is the same group, at the time of this writing, holding parts of Fallujah and Ramadi.

Fallujah is the city that saw the most fierce fighting between the US forces and the in-surgents during the war as well as the same place where the four Blackwater contractors were shot, burned and then hung from a bridge spanning the Euphrates river.

Beside the conflict over which branch of the Muslims in Iraq are being slighted, there is religious warfare here too. In the U.S., a dispute of religious grounds may spark a protest or maybe a heated debate but here it is the spark that causes wholesale slaughter.

Yes, I fully realize I look at the situation from an American standpoint, one that as far as I am concerned, is the correct one.

Many would say that means I can’t ap-preciate what the people in “those” other countries are dealing with. I don’t agree. I’ve been in many of “those “countries in the past few years and something strikes me as very common. Something that is as far from politically correct as can be, but then again I’ve never really worried about that too much.

Look at the list of Muslim dominated countries I’ve included here. These are taken from a world census a couple years back.

Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Azerbai-jan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Guinea, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Ka-zakhstan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Maldives ,Mali, Mauritania, Mayotte, Morocco, Niger, Nige-ria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Su-dan, Syria, Tajikistan, The Gambia,

Tunisia, Turkey, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Western Saha-ra, and Yemen.

Do you see a common thread here? I can only pick out one on the list that is not in turmoil. Only one that is really doing well and that is one of the most westernized on the list, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Of the countries on this list, the United States has people in most of them trying to help them refrain from killing themselves. In most, we are seen as an enemy, as the great paymaster that everyone they don’t agree with, answers to. We are the enemy of their beliefs as far as they are concerned, be-liefs that have them slaughtering each other through their culture of non-tolerance, re-pression and hatred.

Those beliefs have been mutated from the mainstream by decades, maybe centuries, of uneducated leaders and religious teach-ers that one, can’t read their own text they are teaching and two, add their own radical slant to the teachings. The radical Islamic follower is so far away from the original Is-lamic belief that it is hard to even recognize.

Most of the people here line up behind their tribal leaders. Yes, even the govern-ment works, or attempts to, through the tribal process. It is very much the same as it was ages ago where one tribe fought an-other or the leadership had made some deal for convenience with each other and their people followed blindly behind them.

When I was in Afghanistan I saw most people living in squalor. Many were the goat herders and farmers.

This was their way of life and they wanted nothing to do with progress or lifting them-selves out of the dark ages. In fact they ridi-culed and many times murdered their own countrymen that tried to improve their own way of life.

In Iraq the situation is much the same. The people for the most part are struggling to just maintain their ramshackle lives liv-ing in houses that we would have long ago bulldozed down had they been in the U.S.

Some of these countries have unlim-ited recourses. They sit on the world’s oil reserves and rich mineral deposits. They COULD use those assets to improve their lot but instead they do something else that I have found is common across the board here. They line their own pockets at the ex-pense of everything else.

Iraq is rated as having the world’s most corrupt government but that corruption, (here comes another politically incorrect comment) the out and out theft is also a part of this culture. Theft, bribes, deceit, and loy-alty that can be bought and sold for pennies is common.

Have I become cynical? No, I don’t think so. What I have become is more of a realist and I tend to see things a little more black and white than before.

What I also know is I’m not alone in my opinions. I read and listen to all those that say we are the problem and we are the oppressors and “The Great Satan”. Well. I don’t see our country falling into civil, religious, ethnic, fanatic war with itself. I don’t hear much about other mainly west-ernized countries falling apart either.

Sure, we have economic issues and all but, it doesn’t lead to the fanatical war-fare in the streets like the countries on the above list seem to favor. The question is why? I think the reason starts with the letter “R”. Let’s see what start with that let-ter. Right? Royalty? Resources?

Nope, Religion.Well enough of this rant and yes, not

anything about my dog this time. There is some good news though. The PSD op-erator that was shot three times two weeks ago returned to duty yesterday. He is little worse for wear but just as committed as ever.

When I left the police department to come here I mentioned about how the men and women that do this sort of job are a little different and see a mission, a calling and a cause. The example of our PSD operator is exactly that. He didn’t want to leave his team so he fought to re-turn. It’s honor, it’s character, and it’s rare these days.

Enough for now, call to prayer is sound-ing outside and it is hard to concentrate on the writing.

From just a few miles from nowhere, and squarely in the Anbar province,

I’m Jon Harris and this is a Dispatch From Downrange-Iraq.

Letters to the editorThis nation is collapsing, folks

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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Why is there so much de-bate among Christians over differences of opinion on things that don’t affect a per-son’s salvation? James 4:1 touches on this point. “What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? You want some-thing but don’t get it. You kill and covet, but you can-not have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask God. When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures.’

Bottom line? Most people are self motivated and tun-nel-visioned; not consider-ing that we think differently because every person is an original. From the day our life began in the womb ev-ery good and bad event that happened to us impacted us in unique ways. We’ve been programmed by our circum-stances to think the way we do. Our perceptions of the world and the people in it were formed by the way peo-ple treated us, how we were raised, and the type of envi-ronment we grew up in. And everything that goes into our minds is filtered through our personal perspectives. Un-til our worldly perspectives are replaced by a biblical perspective on everything, we will continue to be self-serving, prideful people who are more interested in prov-ing we are right than seeking truth.

When it comes to my be-liefs I don’t see the purpose of debating over non-essen-tial issues with anyone. If

we agree that Christ is the only means to salvation and that we must submit to God’s principle of love, then we have nothing to argue about. I know what and why I believe. That doesn’t mean I have all the bible figured out. No one does. We are all fal-lible, but most of us are too proud to consider we don’t have a good understanding of scripture, or much of any-thing else for that matter. So, the debates over shades of gray go on an on.

Sometimes Christians for-get that we were all spiritual-ly clueless at one time. We all begin as spiritual embryo’s who are born into the Chris-tian life completely helpless; needing to be nurtured with patience and love. Christian growth and development is similar to human growth and development. It is not auto-matic and there are times that we seem to be going backward.

The bible speaks of these stages. The first one men-tioned is in 1Cor 3:1. Strong’s defines the Greek word ‘Nepios’ as “not speak-ing,” infant, simple-minded, immature. This tells us that new believers are carnally minded, ignorant and un-skilled in the Word and therefore wavering in our beliefs by every wind of doc-trine. John 21:5 refers to the next stage as ‘Paidion’, meaning immature child. At this state we are deficient in

spiritual understanding, but learn to pray and listen to God. Then we become God’s ‘little darlings’ in stage three, which is called ‘Teknon’. John 13:33 describes this stage as a time we get to know God and humble ourselves to actively seek His will in our lives. Matthew 19:20 tells us that we are keepers of the law but still lack the spirit of love in stage four, ‘Neaniskos’. Ro-mans 8:14 says that people reach stage five, called ‘Hui-os’, when they have a ma-ture relationship with God and are led by the Spirit of God. Finally, 1 John 2:13-14 describes us as ‘Pater’ (Fa-ther) and ‘Meter’ (Mother) when we develop an inti-mate knowledge of God and know His ways. This is the mentoring stage where we take charge, inspire, and help people grow in Christ by encouraging them to use the tools for their spiritual growth; which are daily bi-ble reading, meditation on the Scriptures, quiet time of prayer and listening, and fel-lowship with other believers.

Our concern and primary duty as Christians is letting others know the means to sal-vation. People who are lost and are searching for truth will ask questions and listen to the message God wants them to hear. But, we must also keep in mind that no one can be forced to believe anything that is contrary to their convictions. The bible tells us people who are not spiritual will not understand spiritual truths, and will think we are fools to believe as we do. Those who are lost and seeking only to please themselves will run the other

way when the name of Jesus is mentioned. Our duty to God is not to run after them and shove the message down their throats, trying to con-vince them of what we know to be true. Our duty is to to simply set the table and let God do the rest. He is the One who invites us to par-take of the food of life. Those who are hungry and desiring to eat at His table will answer the call. Those who continu-ally refuse His invitation may end up starving to death.

Before nit-picking over non-essential issues with other believers let’s stop to consider that we each reach a different level of scriptural understanding at different points. Revelation comes to us in increments. The more we study scripture, the more we are able to understand. Revelation is the light that shines on the dark path we are trying to walk; it illumi-nates the darkness within us, enabling us to see our true selves. Some people are still in the dark, groping about and in peril for their lives. Others have a glimmer that illuminates the way.

For those who have traded up from flashlight to flood-light...keep in mind that your light should help to guide others...not blind them. Even Jesus, the Light of the World, shared the truth with others who were searching for answers and in a way they would understand.

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Why nit-pick over petty differences?Love, EloiseEloiseEstes

Dear Editor,Ken Mosher II’s last let-

ter to the editor of the other paper in town, must have been written with a tongue in cheek. Laughing all the time. There is absolutely no way someone could write a letter like that and be serious about it.

Blobama has been an absolute, unmitigated di-saster for the country and the American people, un-less of course you want the destruction of the country. This clown and those he has surrounded himself with are the worst enemies this coun-try has ever elected to office. Those who support him are no better, as they know exactly what he is doing and just don’t care. By the way, this also includes the Whole Democratic Party, The Republican Party, The so called Independents in Congress(They always vote the Democratic Party Line), The Supreme Court (John Roberts and the 4 other Communists/Marxists who

voted for Obama Care). Our whole Judicial System is in-fested and infected with en-emies who constantly tell us we have been doing it wrong for over 225-plus years. I could go on, but you get the idea.

It is time to stand up and take this country back. I think we need to have a One Million Man Armed Gun Owner March in Wash-ington D.C. and all 57 state capitals (I know there are 50 states, but your President doesn’t). It won’t be easy. The Military and the police would show up in full force. We have to let these elected idiots know we are not go-ing to take anymore. Quit believing the nonsense you see on the major news net-works. This also includes MSNBC, CNN. Even Fox News has started its slide to the left. The Communists now run our News net-works and have taken over the Legislative, Executive, and the Judicial branches of our Government without

firing a shot. They have fed us small doses of socialism/Marxism/Communism over time and had our freedoms slowly taken away and we are so stupid as a society that we cant even recognize it. It is sad and pathetic. The poli-ticians have enriched them-selves at the expense of the people and it is time to stop it. They are more concerned about getting re elected than doing what is right for the country.

This once great country is collapsing folks. Our great-est traditions are soon to be going the way of the dino-saur. Our Religious foun-dations and freedoms are crumbling. Mr. Mosher, II and his ilk are at the fore-front of this assault. I will not Back Down. I spent 22 1/2 years in the United States Air Force. I am now 56 years old and I have one Good fight left in me. I hope the fight is to save this Republic!

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EvangelicalLa Os del Evangelio Mission Capilla del PuebloW. Central at 87 Nixon

Full GospelCamp Valley Full Gospel7 mi N of Nixon on Hwy 80

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

Cowboy Church of Gonzales CountyJ.B. Wells Showbarn

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

Presbyterian Pilgrim Presbyterian ChurchCR 210 off FM 1116

Presbyterian Church of Gonzales414 St. Louis, Gonzales

Messianic JudaismCongregation Adat HaDerechMeets on Saturdays and Holy Days, 672-5953

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Gonzales County Under-ground Water Conservation District directors on Tuesday ap-proved a new Management Plan for the district, incorporating several minor changes as a result of recent public hearings.

The Board of Directors re-viewed comments from the pub-lic hearings from three water companies which do business in the district suggesting changes to the plan, as well as responses to those suggestions from General Manager Greg Sengelmann and the district’s legal counsel.

While directors opted to in-

corporate some of the suggested changes, they opted to exclude one section of the plan and in-stead take that up as part of revi-sions of the district’s rules.

The excluded portion detailed the district’s authority to con-sider the number of acres within a public retail utility’s approved wellfield as well as that of mu-nicipalities. Board members were told this could lead to “double-dipping” where the retail utilities’ and cities’ acreages overlap.

Directors opted to exlude the section in its entirety and instead take the question up as part of district rules revisions.

“There’s no need for it in a management plan anyway,” di-

rector Barry Miller said. “A man-agement plan needs to be more general in nature.”

Miller spoke against a couple of the proposed changes made by the water utilities, saying the dis-trict’s definitions in the manage-ment plan were more exact than the recommendations.

In public comments, directors heard from residents about water quality in the city of Smiley and a complaint from a resident of the northern part of the county suggesting that some of the water utilities aren’t performing proper required notifications of property owners.

Smiley’s Donnie Janicek com-mended the board on plans to

locate one of its computerized water-quality monitoring devices on a Smiley well. Some Smiley residents have reported water-quality issues as a result of oilfield activity, particularly salt-water disposal wells.

Cost resident Pat Rosato asked the board to reconsider including Smiley in its mitigation fund.

“When the mitigation was first set up, the City of Smiley was arbitrarily excluded,” he said. “I think the board needs to go back and revisit that ... that needs to be done to address the wrong done to the City of Smiley.”

Victor Alanis told board mem-bers his well in northern Gonza-les County ran dry last year and

said he had never been properly informed when water utilities lo-cated wells near his property.

“I never got no letters from those people,” he said. “They had my son listed as getting a letter, but he said he never go no letter either. I’m the property owner.

“How many people did not get these mailouts?” Alanis asked.

Alanis said he believes that his well, located in the Queen City aquifer, had been affected by the nearby wells, which are located in the lower Carrizo aquifer.

“They say there’s 190 feet of clay between those, but it don’t take no genius to know there’s go-ing to be soft spots where it leaks through,” he said.

sioners completing 2012-13 road studies as part of the grant process. SB 1747 resulted from efforts from counties in the Eagle Ford, led by DeWitt County Judge Darryl Fowler, to get more state funding for road repairs.

The Court formally named Naismith Engineering as its engineering firm for road repairs in relation to the grant. Com-missioners will review nominatiosn for an advisory board to oversee the district at a future meeting.

Another aspect of oilfield development also drew attention during Monday’s regu-lar meeting as Commissioners discussed whether or not to make changes to the county’s driveway permits policy. Precinct 2 Commissioner Donnie Brzozowski said some of the companies constructing explo-ration and drilling sites are building drive-ways connecting drilling sites to county roads prior to seeking permits, or without proper site approval by affected commis-sioners.

Precinct 2 Constable Raleigh Measom is the county officer responsible for issuing permits to driveways, and said part of the problem is that county offices aren’t always open when the oil companies are ready to work.

“The whole thing happens fast. We’re holding them up,” Measom said. “There are times they get the lease, they’re ready to go on the weekend but if it’s Thursday or Fri-day there’s no one in the office.”

Brzozowski said his concern is safety.“These people know they’re supposed to

get a driveway permit, and sometimes they say well, their home office was supposed to do that,” he said. “They know the rules ... some of them, they try to push on you.

“We have a safety issue,” he said. “A lot of times I’ll go out (to inspect the site) and they already have a driveway in place, and it’s in a location that could be bad for traf-fic.”

Measom and Brzozowski, along with other commissioners, agreed to speed up their own communications to ensure per-mitting follows the correct procedure in the future.

In other action, commissioners decided against renting the American Legion Hall for the March primary election.

County Clerk Lee Reidel told the Court that she is yet to hear from the county’s Re-publican and Demcratic Party chairmen on holding a joint primary for Precinct 2, and commissioners balked at the $300 rental price for the election.

“If they don’t agree to hold a joint prima-ry, we don’t have enough voting machines and they have to rent their own places,” Re-idel said.

Commissioners said they preferred an offer to hold the voting at the Gonzales Master Gardeners Center on Fair St., which has ample room and has recently been up-graded to make it fully ADA-compliant. A formal proposal to approve that site is ex-pected at the next weekly meeting.


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GISD trustees release funds topurchase old H-E-B facility

Renovation projects are underway in several downtown Gonzales area locations. The old Alcalde Hotel, seen here from the rear of the building, is undergoing renovation and is expected to re-open later this year as a hotel-res-taurant. (Photo by Dave Mundy)

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transforming Gonzales’ old Walmart loca-tion into “Gonzales Marketplace,” a multi-retailer shopping location.

Eichelberger gave the Board an update on progress of the renovations, and said his company is very excited over the interest shown in the property.

“Y’all will see a dramatic change over the next three to four weeks,” Eichelberger said. “Factory Outlets will probably be the first (store) to open. We’ve had some inter-est shown in the out-parcels (parts of the old parking lot and property behind the facility) as well. There may be four or five other stores in addition to what’s out front.”

Eichelbger, whose companies makes similar renovations across several states, said the GEDC and Gonzales have shown a commendable commitment to attracting new business.

“Y’all got it figured out,” he said. “I was in (another Texas city) this morning and told them about the 380 (development) agree-ment, they said that’s illegal in Texas. But Texas is the only place that has it.”

Directors also took action on a couple of other projects in the downtown Gonzales area.

The Board approved an amended per-formance agreement for the Alcalde Hotel project, directing Economic Development Director Carolyn Gibson-Baros to obtain title insurance on the project at the ex-pense of developers Richard A. Green Jr. and Richard A. Green Sr.

The amendments make both men signa-

tories to the performance agreement and loan agreement.

Directors also approved the perfor-mance agreement with Come and Take It Properties LLC to transform the old Dil-worth Building into a combination bed and breakfast/restaurant.

That project had been held up in No-vember after the original restauranteur planned for the site had withdrawn inter-est, but Baros told directors Monday the developers have indicated they now have firm a commitment from a restaurant. There were no immediate details on what type of restaurant that would be, however.

The agreement approves a $450,000 loan over 12 years at 2 1/4 percent interest, with the final $50,000 of the loan being forgive-able if the restaurant is open by Aug. 1 of this year.

The Board also got updates on a couple of other projects.

Baros reported that Landmark Awning in December paid off its $25,000 loan from GEDC early.

She also reported the initial develop-ment of the 1835 Village subdivision is un-derway, with a block of 29 assisted-living apartments currently being decked out. The developer has the option to add up to four more such blocks.

Applications for the GEDC’s Small Busi-ness Grant program are now available at the GEDC office at City Hall. Deadline for application is Feb. 15, with the board scheduled to consider the applications at ats March meeting.

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GEDC: Developer commendsGonzales’ pro-business stance

During Monday’s regular board meeting, the Gonzales ISD Board of Trustees approved moving funds to purchase the old H-E-B building on St. Joseph St. for $1.25M.

Superintendent Kim Strozier said the district has requested to close on the property by Jan. 22 or 23.

The funding was authorized by voter approval of a bond issue in November. The district plans to convert the building into an early childhood education center for pre-K and kindergarten programs, enabling the district’s three el-ementary campuses to house two grades each.

Strozier held a special recog-nition ceremony honoring each board member with an award for his or her years of service, followed by a “Thank You” video created by the CTE class film crew.

During a special board meeting Amanda Reed, Business Manager, presented the School FIRST (Fi-nancial Integrity Rating System of Texas) Report for the school year 2011-2012. The district received a “Superior Achievement” rating and a score of 70 based on 20 in-dicators. A score of 52 is required to pass.

Additional items discussed dur-ing the regular meeting included:

• Adopted GISD Financial audit for 2012-13

• Accepted bid on Tax Re-

sale Property Suit 6061 Property R22679

• Accepted bid on Tax Re-sale Property Suit 6062 Property R24669

• Approved use of Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) process

• Adopted the Davis Bacon Act for prevailing wages for 2013 Bond Funds

• Approved call for order and notice of election for GISD Board Districts 3, 5 and 6. Elections in May, 2014.

• Approved early voting clerk Amanda Reed, and deputies for GISD School Board Elections Dis-tricts 3, 5 and 6.

• Acceptance of the GISD Edu-cation Foundation Grant Funding sum of $26,620

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Cannon Correspondent


Obituaries

Lester “Lanny” Leonard Baker Jr., 1958-2014

BAKERLester “Lanny” Leonard

Baker, Jr., of Yoakum, for-merly of Gonzales, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2014. Lanny was born Au-gust 24, 1958 in Gonzales to Lester Leonard Baker, Sr. and Sylvia Rhodes Baker. Lanny was a member of the First United Method-ist Church in Gonzales, he had been very active in the Gonzales County Young Farmers Association where he had served as the orga-nization’s President, he was also a member of the In-ternational Order of Odd Fellows and had been the President of the Ebenezer Cemetery Association. He was a member of the Gon-zales High School graduat-ing class of 1976.

Lanny was a dynamic participant in his church and community. He had touched the lives of many people in the course of his service to others. He had a way of making everybody family, welcoming many into his life and him into the lives of others. He loved helping children with their stock show projects and he was always there to support and encourage them. He cherished the opportunity to work outdoors, to work with his hands and with heavy equipment; he loved being a farmer/rancher. He was proud to carry on the traditions of working and managing the farm which had been in his family for generations. He main-tained a sense of pride and accepted the responsibility of keeping the farm opera-tional and lucrative. Lanny loved riding his horses and just caring for them when riding became problemat-ic. His father was his idol, best friend and role model, the goodness of this rela-tionship drove Lanny to follow his father’s path and surely the beaming light of his father’s approval made the glorious light of heaven shine even brighter.

Lanny was a very loving, gentle and generous fa-ther, he would do anything for his children. He was tender and loving to his mother as he looked after her needs after his father passed away. When time permitted Lanny loved to hunt and enjoyed camping with his children. There was so much love in Lanny. He fought a gallant battle with cancer, he was coura-geous and his faith in God and love of family gave him the will to fight and never give up . . . and Lanny never did.

Lanny Baker is survived by his daughters, Katye Swiful and her husband Channing of Yoakum, Lan-na Baker of Weatherford and his sister, Terry Nelson and her husband Dan of Gonzales. He was preced-ed in death by his parents.

A celebration of his life was held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 15, 2014 in the Gonzales First United Methodist Church with Pastor Andy Smith officiating. Interment fol-lowed in Ebenezer Cem-etery. Pallbearers includ-ed: Angel Leon, Darrel

Catchings, Brent Mitchell, Clay Baker, Gary Meyer, and Gary Baker. Honor-ary Pallbearers included: Dan Nelson, Shane Baker and John Baker. The fam-ily received friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Me-morials may be made to the Gonzales First United Methodist Church, Ebene-zer Cemetery or the charity of one’s choice. Services are under the care and di-rection of Seydler-Hill Fu-neral Home.

Alice Blair, 1923-2014BLAIR

Alice Blair was born in Gonzales, Texas, on May 15, 1923. She married Dowell Blair, Sr., and to this union four children ere born. She departed this life on Jan. 2, 2014 in Houston, Texas.

She was employed with Southwestern Bell Tele-phone COmpany in Hou-ton, Texas for many years and retired in 1991.

She was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers: James, Scott, Hartwell and Frank L. Jr.

She leaves to cherish her memory: two daugh-ters, Denis and Lisa; two sons, Darryl and Dowell Jr.; one sister, Joyce John-son of Gonzales, Texas; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, as well as a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Services were held on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014 at Providence Baptist Church.

When I am gone, release me, let me go. I have so many things to see and do

You mustn’t tie yourself to me with too many tears, but be thankful we had so many good years

I gave you my love, and you can only guess how much you’ve given me in happiness

I thank you for the love that you have shown but now it is time I traveled on alone

So grieve for a while, if grieve you must then let your grief be comforted by trust

That it is only for a while that we must part, so trea-sure the memories within your heart

I won’t be far away for life goes on and if you need me, call and I will come

Though you can’t see or touch me, I will be near and if you listenw ith your heart, you’ll hear

All my love around you soft and clear and then, when you come this way alone,

I’ll greet you with a smile and a “Welcome Home.”

Services entrusted to The Harris Funeral Home, 127 Hwy 90A, Gonzales, Texas.

CROWJean Crow, 75, of

Waelder, passed away, Tuesday, January 7, 2014. She was born April 14, 1938 at St. Joseph Hospi-tal in Houston, the daugh-ter of Jim and Mildred May Daigle Crow. She was raised in the Galena Park area where her first love centered on being a “Cow-girl”. As a teenager she was an avid barrel racer and enjoyed participating in rodeos especially the Hous-ton Livestock Show and

Rodeo. She always looked forward to trail rides and was a member of the Junior Sheriffs Posse. She was an excellent cook and, thanks to her family’s Louisiana roots, made a mean gum-bo. She had a large green thumb and was quite the gardener, growing vegeta-bles and tending her flower beds and immaculate yard. Perhaps her most treasured hobby was her love for ani-mals both large and small. She was known for her res-cue work with rabbits, cats, dogs and even raising an orphaned fawn. Jean was a person of great faith; she spent lots of time with her bible and at prayer. With her health declining she was hospitalized often but she always took time to visit other patients to pray with them or to talk and listen. She helped neigh-bors, friends and was even known to cook for EMS to show her gratitude for their service. She leaves be-hind her beloved daughters Gwen Wood and husband Robert Sease of Houston, Sonja D. Loyd of Houston and Ann Marie Wood and partner Steve Girby of Big Spring; grandson Devin Ray McNew and wife Jodie; great-grandchildren Devin Ray McNew Jr., Dallas Ray McNew and Dailin McNew and lifelong friends Larry and Betty Garner of Luling. She was preceded in death by her father Jim Crow, mother and step-father Mildred and James Brooks. A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, Janu-ary 17, 2014 at Emmanuel Fellowship Church with Pastor Lynn Wilson offici-ating. Arrangements under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home 906 St. Paul St. Gonzales, TX 830-672-3232.

James Porter Edwards, 1926-2014

EDWARDSJames Porter Edwards,

87, of Luling, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2014. He was born September 30, 1926 in Harwood to James Thomas Edwards and Ruth Edna Willard Edwards.

James worked for various ranchers in the Harwood area where he spent his en-tire life. He enjoyed hunt-ing, fishing and playing his guitar. James played gos-pel music at the Abraham Church in Harwood for many years.

James is survived by his brother, Bobby R. Edwards and his wife Sandra, sister, Joyce Schellenberg and her husband Danny all of Har-wood and numerous niec-es and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and close friends George Abraham and his wife Judy Abraham of Luling. The family would like to thank Janet Coe for her kindness to James for the past few years.

Graveside services was held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, January 14, 2014 in the Harwood Cemetery with Pastor Todd Craven offici-ating. The family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday evening at the fu-neral home. Services were under the care and direc-tion of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home.

Annie Laura ReeseForshagen, 1914-2014

FORSHAGENGonzales native, Annie

Laura Reese Forshagen, age 99, died peacefully on January 9, 2014. Visitation was held from 5 - 7 pm Sat-urday, January 11, 2014 at Seydler-Hill Funeral Home in Gonzales, TX. Graveside services were held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, January 12 at the Masonic Cemetery. Memorial services followed at 1:30p.m. at the Gonzales First Presbyterian Church.

Annie Laura was born on October 22, 1914, to the late Otelia Scheske Reese and Henry Reese, Jr. The Reese family published the Gonzales Inquirer for over 100 years until it was sold in 1997.

A graduate of Gonzales High School, she attended Southwestern University where she was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority.

She was married to Douglas Forshagen in 1938 and lived in San Antonio until 1941. She was a resi-dent of Fort Worth for 56 years, moving to Gonzales in 1997. Theirs was a life time partnership that last-ed 75 years.

For several years she worked as a writer for the Gonzales Inquirer. During World War ll, she was a re-porter and a feature writer for the Dallas Times Her-ald, while her husband was in the Air Transport Com-mand in Dallas.

In Fort Worth, Annie Laura, served on the Board of Presbyterian Women at the First Presbyterian Church. She was a past president of the alumnae chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha. She served as an advisor to the Zeta’s Gamma Psi chap-ter at Texas Christian Uni-versity.

She was also president of chapter CI, PEO and was honored as a 50 year member before leaving Fort Worth. She was presi-dent of the Fort Worth An-tique Doll Club and was a member of the Jewel Char-ity Ball, the Dinner Dance Club and the Fort Worth Woman’s Club.

In Gonzales she served as moderator for Women of the Church at the Gonzales Presbyterian Church. She was active in Daughters of the American Revolution where she held office. She also served on the board for the Gonzales Museum. She was a member of the Woman’s Study Club.

She is survived by her husband, Douglas and a son, Douglas, Jr., and his wife, Mary K. of Houston; a granddaughter, Stacey Forshagen Merchant and husband Brian Merchant, of Dallas and a grandson, Douglas Forshagen lll of Gonzales, and great grand-children John Douglas Merchant, Collin Charles Merchant and her name-sake Reese Caroline Mer-chant of Dallas.

She is also survived by four nieces: Jean Zappe Ol-lam, Betty Reese Petters, Susan Narjar and her hus-band, Michael and Claytie Anna Reese.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers: Henry Reese lll and his wife, Claytie; Ed-ward Reese and wife, Doro-

thy and nephew Henry Re-ese lV.

Annie Laura supported a variety of community and political organizations. Her fussy perfectionist ways, her newspaper clippings cut out and sent to special friends and family will be missed.

As a member of one of the oldest families of Gonzales County, she was proud of her Texas cattle ranching heritage. Her maternal grandfather, A.E. Scheske, was an early cat-tleman who drove horses to Lee’s army in Virginia at the age of sixteen. He made seven trips up the Chisholm Trail. His last drive was from Yorktown to Dodge City in 1882.

The family sends spe-cial thanks to her loving friends and caregivers, Gloria Gonzales and Ron-da Sepulveda .Thanks also to Gracie Perez. Also to her grandson, Douglas, who moved to Gonzales to help with the care of his grand-parents. They all have been our angels. And a thank you to Dr. Terry Eska for his care.

Honorary pallbearers Noel Reese, Bob Scheske, Hensley Hurt, Robert Har-liss, Albert Towns, Jody Scheske, Royce Towns, Jr. and Bryan Denman, Jr.

Arrangements under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home 906 St. Paul St. Gonzales, TX 830-672-3232.

Lorenza Maria Gallegos, 1951-2014

GALLEGOSLorenza Maria Gallegos,

62, of Gonzales, Texas passed away on Monday, January 6, 2014 at the De-Tar Navarro Hospital in Victoria, Texas.

Graveside Services were under the direction of Buff-ington Funeral Home in Gonzales, Texas and were held on Friday, January 10, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. at Saint James Catholic Cem-etery in Gonzales, Texas. There was a Visitation on Thursday, January 9, 2014 from 6 P.M. – 8 P.M. at the Buffington Funeral Home Chapel.

Lorenza Maria Gallegos was born August 10, 1951 in Santa Cruz, Mexico. She was the daughter of Au-gustine Perez and Eluteria Ontiveros. She married Tiodoro Gallegos in Sep-tember of 1974 in Santa Cruz, Mexico. She enjoyed working on word puzzles. Lorenza loved to sew and very much enjoyed cook-ing.

Lorenza is survived by Tiodoro, her loving hus-band of 39 years, six sons; Sam Gallegos and his wife, Mirna of Gonzales, Vic-tor Gallegos and his wife, Rosario of Gonzales, Eric Gallegos and his wife, Viv-ian of Gonzales, Theodore Gallegos and his wife, Jes-sica of Gonzales, Rocky Gallegos and his wife, Nora of Gonzales, Lorenzo Gal-legos and his wife, Laticia of Gonzales, two daugh-ters; Maria Noyola and husband, Manuel of Gon-zales, Esmeralda Huitron and husband, Bernardo of Gonzales, one sister; Mar-tha Perez of Mexico.

She was preceded in

death by her father; Augus-tine Perez, one grandson; Steven Gallegos.

To join the family in celebrating Lorenza’s life, please log onto www.buff-ingtonfuneralhomegonza-les.com.

Rev. James Gary Haynes, 1940-2014HAYNES

Reverend James Gary Haynes, Sr. born June 22, 1940, went on to be with our Lord on January 13, 2014 in his sleep at the age of 73. James was a lov-ing husband, father, son, brother, uncle, grandfather, and friend. But above all he was a follower of Christ. James became an ordained Baptist preacher in 1977 and was a great steward of Christ.

James is preceded in death by his parents, George Joseph Haynes and Goldie Pauline Welch Haynes; parents-in-law, Willie Maurice Nesby and Annie Mae “Polly” Car-raway Nesby; sister, Glo-ria June Haynes; daughter, Debra Jean Haynes Sowell; and granddaughter, Heath-er Jeanine Haynes Lee.

James is survived by his wife of 53 ½ years Velma Jean “Jackie” Haynes; chil-dren: James Gary Haynes, Jr. and Kimberly Haynes, John David Haynes, Jo-seph Maurice Haynes, and Luke Jason Haynes; sib-lings: Wanda Joyce Haynes Titchen and Richard Titch-en, Connie Joe Haynes Seals and Bobby Seals, George Jerald Haynes and Carolyn Haynes, Jeanelle Pauline Haynes Permenter and Wally Permenter, Car-ol Jane Haynes Faychak and Al Faychak, and Janice Sue Haynes Kindel; grand-children: Laura Martin, James Gary Haynes, III, Amy Haynes, Benjamin Haynes, Brooke Haynes, Daniel Haynes Briana Sow-ell, Caitlyn Haynes, Brady Sowell, Jacob Haynes, Bryce Sowell, Luke Haynes, Joshua Haynes, River Haynes; and great-grand-children: Lilah Flock and James Gary Haynes, IV.

Services will be held at Trickham Union Church in Trickham, TX on Fri-day, January 17, 2014 at 2:00 PM with interment at Trickham Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2014 from 5:30 to 7:00 at Hen-derson Funeral Home in Coleman, TX.

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Rev. Herb Beyer, Dean of the Bluebonnet Confer-ence and Chair for annual

Equipping the Saints event extends this invitation to the public: “Come and grow in your understand-ing and practice of faith. Come and celebrate our unity in Christ and our common commitment to serve Christ and His Church. Come and en-joy the fellowship. Come, so that you are better equipped to minister to those in your congrega-tions and communities, care for yourself and oth-ers, nurture your relation-ships and be spiritually energized.”

Registration packets are available from any Luther-an Church in your area, or you can contact the host church Trinity Lutheran Church, Victoria at 361-573-4725 or 361-573-4796 or e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]. Pastor Herb Beyer, ETS Chair, can be reached at 361-798-0155 or e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected].


By PATTI NANCE

Special to The Cannon


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Katherine Lay Reid Hurt, 1920-2014

HURTKatherine Lay Reid was

born November 15, 1920, in Seguin, Texas, and died January 11, 2014. Her par-ents were Pearl Lay and Earl Alexander Reid. The family lived in Alexandria, Vir-ginia. Katie Lay, as she was known to all, returned to Seguin with her mother at age two. She attended Mary B. Erskine Elementary. She often spoke of a wonderful childhood with her mother and beloved Granny, Ka-tie Cothran Lay, for whom she was named. Living next door were her aunt and uncle, Myrtle Olivia and Clarence Delany, and her cousins, Clara, Myrtle, and Ethel. Katie joined the First Methodist Church in Seguin (when it was locat-ed at the corner of Moun-tain and River Streets) as a young girl. She graduated from Seguin High School in 1938. While Katie was in high school, her moth-er, Pearl, married Thomas Hugh Donegan. Katie dearly loved Pop and his great sense of humor. One of Katie’s grandchildren, Katherine A. Donegan Seeber, is named for them. Katie attended the Univer-sity of San Antonio (now Trinity) and also Southern Methodist University. She received both her bach-elor’s and master’s degrees from Southwest Texas State University (now TSU). She majored in English and speech and held teaching certificates in elementary and secondary education. Katie’s first teaching posi-tion was at a small country school in Zorn where she did her practice teaching. She taught for 28 years, retiring in 1979. She was married to H.J. Howell in 1941. After a brief stint out of Texas, she returned in 1942 to Seguin where her daughter, Barbara Kather-ine, was born. In 1947 she married Walter Franklin Hurt and they had daugh-ter Amanda and son Wal-ter Franklin, Jr. They cel-ebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in July 1997, surrounded by their large

extended family, including children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Katie and Franklin were married for 59 years un-til his death in 2006. She belonged to many organi-zations: United Method-ist Women, Circle Six at her church, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Re-tired Teachers Association, American Association of University Women, Alpha Delta Pi Alumni, Seguin Study Club, and Delta Kap-pa Gamma Society, where she was the first president of the local Seguin chapter. Improving educational op-portunities and advancing the status of women educa-tors was a lifelong concern. For Katie Hurt, the past was not past, but a living part of her world. Her 35-year membership in Daughters of the Republic of Texas was one of her most personally meaningful memberships. Her ancestors came to Tex-as in 1832 and were part of Stephen F. Austin’s second colony; her Beard ancestors gave the land for the San Geronimo Cemetery where she will be laid to rest. She faithfully attended the commemoration of Texas Heroes every March at the Alamo. Surviving Katie are her daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Allen Seeber of Washington, DC, Amanda and Louis Gross of Seguin, and son and daughter-in-law, Walter Franklin, Jr., and Julie Hurt of Gonzales. Grandchildren are Marcy Gallant, Jason Molin, Amy Miller, Kath-erine Seeber Dean, Nathan Hurt, Zachary Hurt, Lu-cas Hurt, and Logan Hurt. Great grandchildren are Matthew Strawn, William Strawn, Robert Stasney, Jr., Casey Dean, Anais Molin, Braeden Hurt, Kendall L. Hurt, Raegan Hurt, and Lexi Lay Hurt. Also sur-viving are cousin Myrtle D. Grisham of Tomball, Texas; half-sister Stephanie Reid Yates of Sussex, New Jersey; and sisters-in-law Sue Reid of Waldorf, Mary-land, Lilly Beth Hurt of Seguin, and brother-in-law Hensley T. Hurt and wife Mary Ella Hurt of Gonza-les. Preceding her in death was half-brother Thomas Reid of Waldorf, Maryland. Visitation was held at Tres Hewell Mortuary on Tues-day, January 14, from 5 to 8 p.m. The funeral service was held on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 2 p.m. at First United Method-ist Church in Seguin with Reverend Keith Wyatt offi-ciating. Interment followed at San Geronimo Cemetery.

Memorial contribu-tions can be made to First United Methodist Church, 710 N. Austin St., Seguin 78155. You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Ar-rangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

Christine KadlecekPhillips, 1909-2013

PHILLIPSChristine Kadlecek Phil-

ips, 104, born March 27, 1909, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grand-mother and great-great-grandmother was called home December 25, 2013 to spend Christmas with Jesus. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Walker L. Philips, sons Wilbur Lee Philips, William L. Phil-ips and Franklin Delano Philips. She is survived by children, Evelyn Pickering of Springville, TN, Alva Dalton of Dayton, Tx., Jeanette Boutwell of Hous-ton, TX., BJ Philips and wife Lois of Gonzales, Tx, Leslie and wife Kathryn of Houston, Tx, Michael Phil-ips of Corpus Christi, Tx. and Daughter-in-Law Jean Philips of Canyon Lake, Tx; 18 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, 19 great-great-grandchildren.

She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church for 33 years. A special thanks to hospice, care giv-ers, Nicole Nellums, Linda Divers, granddaughters Debbie Waller and Donna Dalton for their tender lov-ing care.

You taught us all, family is love and we will continue that tradition.

Visitation was Sunday, December 29, 2013 from 5-9pm and a rosary at 7 p.m. Services were held December 30, 2013 at 10 a.m. at St. Augustine Cath-olic Church. Interment was held at La Grange City Cemetery at La Grange, Tx.

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The Woman’s Study Club met in the home of Rev. Diana Whitley at 4:00 p.m. on January 9, 2014 for their meeting to elect officers for the 2014-2015 year. As members arrived they were served was-sail or coffee and invited to view the many Nativ-ity and Magi figures dis-played. Diana now has 58 sets in her collection, in-cluding one that belonged to her mother when she was a child, over 84 years old. They range from very tiny to large ones and are made from many different materials from different parts of the world.

The roll was called by Secretary, Patti Nance. There were 11 members present. The minutes of the November 13 and De-cember 11, 2013 meetings were read and approved as presented. There was no Treasurer’s Report.

Service Committee gave updates on members who have been ill or caring for ill spouses. It was report-ed that Dot and Roger Eb-erle were being well cared for.

The Library Commit-tee report was given by Beverly Pirkle. It was re-ported that in December, 148 books and 46 DVD’s were purchased with do-nated funds through the city and Friends of the Library. There were 67 books donated to the li-brary. A total of 31 new library cards were issued and there were 786 in-ternet users (83 of those seeking jobs and 5 do-ing genealogy research). In December there were 1774 books, 1750 videos, and 97 eBooks circulated.

This shows that our Gon-zales Library is very well used.

The Membership Com-mittee determined that the number of member-ship openings available at this time was five (5). It was approved to send let-ters of invitation to three (3) women who were pro-posed for membership. Members were urged to bring names of other pos-sible women to propose for membership to the next meeting.

For the Program Com-mittee report, sign-up sheets were passed around for members to list pos-sible program ideas to help this committee plan for next year. A sheet was also passed to sign up for hosting meetings next year.

The Nominating Com-mittee presented their slate of officers for the 2014-2015 year. It is as follows:

President – Martha Jo Whitt

Vice President – Beth Newman

Secretary – Vicki Fren-zel

Treasurer – Mary Cko-dre

Committees:Program – Katie Gar-

rett, Martha Jo Whitt, Jean Ollom

Nominating – Patti Nance, Beverly Pirkle,

Marian HayesMembership – Gladys

Tiller, Jimmie Bouldin, Peggy Sue Hinton

Service – Jean OllomLibrary – Suzie VranaTelephone and Email –

Carol WallaceYearbook – Carol Wal-

laceIt was moved, seconded,

and passed to accept this slate as presented.

There was no old busi-ness. Under New Business, Olivia Harless requested to be moved to Honorary Member status. Her re-quest was granted.

It was announced by Martha Jo Whitt that the square dance club will be holding free lessons dur-ing the month of January and urged anyone inter-ested in becoming a part of this fun group to let her know. Vicki Frenzel also reminded members that the Pioneer Village is alive and well. They are always in need of more docents and she reiterated that it is not a hard job. There is not a rigid schedule for work-ing and you are always wel-come whenever the Village is open to the public.

The meeting was ad-journed at 4:55 p.m. The next meeting will be held in the home of Ann Covert. The program will be a book review by Martha Jo Whitt and the annual Valentine exchange.


Gonzales Healthcare Systems Foundation thanks all who participated in our Lights of Love & Community Christmas Reception

This reception welcomed the community to share in the “Spirit of Christmas.” All City & County Officials were honored for their commitment to service. Christian Kids and Grace Christian Academy provided Christmas carols with special music by Jennifer Lamprecht. A tribute was given to each named as a Light of Love, Shining Star & Christmas Angel. Mayor Bobby Logan and Santa flew in by helicopter (AirLife) to visit with the children.

Christmas Angels for the hospital were named with $1,000.00 or more contributed to the Hospital Foundation. The hospital was privileged to name these individuals as angels for Gonzales Healthcare Systems.

These tributes provide a special Christmas gift to those honored while supporting local healthcare. All gifts benefit the hospital assisting to provide the “Gift of Life” for others in our care. They give hope and a future for quality healthcare.

The “Christmas Angels” included a donation of $1,000 or more:• In Memory of Fletcher Johnson, from The Hospital Foundation

• In Honor of Michele Dolezal, from David & Connie Kacir• In Honor of Hospital Executive Staff, from Chuck & Polly Norris

• In Memory of Dr. James C. Price, from Chuck & Polly Norris• In Memory of Geneva Todd, from Al & Katie Garrett

• In Memory of Bill Todd, from Al & Katie Garrett• In Memory of Dean Baker, from Bruce & Elaine Baker

• In Memory of Ann Farek, from Lisa Gindler & Carol Farek• In Memory of Lillian Fortune, from Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital• In Memory of Dr. Walter A. Sievers, from Sievers Medical Clinic

• In Memory of Steve Pirkle Sr., from Steve & Beverly Pirkle• In Honor of Alice Pirkle, from Steve & Beverly Pirkle

• In Honor of Their Children & Grandchildren, from Allan & Betty Fink• In Honor of the Fletcher Johnson Family, from the Hospital Board

The “Shining Stars” included a donation of $100 or more:

• In Memory of Nettie & Albert Fink, from Allan & Betty Fink• In Memory of Elsie & Ted Siepmann, from Allan & Betty Fink

• In Memory of Mary Ellen Fink, from Allan & Betty Fink• In Memory of Tommy Baros, from His Loving Wife, Carolyn Gibson-Baros

• In Honor of The Tim Markham Family, from Carol A Howell• In Honor of Dr. Hisey, Dr. Kodack, Dr. Koerner, Dr. Meredith, Dr. Oballo, Dr. Rivas, Dr. Thomas, Dr. Walker and

Todd Crawford, PA-C, , Sue Hanner, FNP & Lora Tschappatt, FNP, from Tim Marlow• In Honor of all Gonzales Healthcare Systems Employees, from Gonzales Healthcare Systems

“Lights of Love” In Honor:

• La Christa Hunt, from Dion Cardenas• Adela Ramirez, from Maria Gallegos Noyola

• Carrie Tinsley, from Ashytyn & Addyson Kardosz• Steve & Beverly Pirkle, from Connie Kacir• Stephanie Schlauch, from Connie Kacir

• City Council & City Leaders, from Connie Kacir• County Judge & Commissioners, from Connie Kacir

• GHS Business Office, from Hospital Foundation Board• Dee Cardenas, from Connie Kacir• La Christa Hunt, from Connie Kacir

• Belle Ducote, from Connie Kacir• Alice Pirkle, from Connie Kacir

• Paige Cantu, from Steven & Valerie Cantu• Alexa Serta, from Steven & Valerie Cantu

• Christopher Cerda Jr., from Steven & Valerie Cantu• GHS Business Office, from Connie Kacir

• Toni Perales & Staff, from Hospital Foundation Board

“Lights of Love” In Memory:• Ross Gray, from Connie Kacir

• Fletcher Johnson, from Mr. & Mrs. David Kacir• Doug & Dot Aubin, from Anne Marie Aubin

• Zenna Rice, from The Aubin Family• Brenda Baros, from Maria Gallegos Noyla

• Eloisa Morales, from Rebecca Flores & Family• Baby Miriam Gonzales, form Mr. & Mrs. Ramiro Gonzales, Jr.

• Ramiro Gonzales, from Mr. & Mrs. Ramiro Gonzales, Jr.• Delia A. Gonzales, from Dion Cardenas

• Theresa Ehrig, from Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Ehrig Jr. & Jase• Peggy Talley, from Georgia Reinhackel

• Sam Kennedy, from Taylor & Toby Kennedy• Sam Kennedy, from Georgia Reinhackel• Louis Kuntschick, from Kardosz Family• PeeWee Ploeger, from Kardosz Family• Fletcher Johnson, from Kardosz Family• Blaxton Dubose, from Kardosz Family• Melva Dubose, from Kardosz Family

• Ann Farek, from Kardosz Family• Colby Brown, from Kardosz Family

• Jeanne Dreyer, from Linda White• Roger Dreyer, from Linda White

• Curtis Braden, from Mallory Posey • Elizabeth Gray, from Kathy & Roy Gray• Jake Robinson, from Kathy & Roy Gray

• Pansy Robinson, from Kathy & Roy Gray• Rip Robinson, from Kathy & Roy Gray • Roy Gray Sr., from Kathy & Roy Gray

• Leon Ornales, from Carney & Doris Zambrano• Emma Garcia, from Carney & Doris Zambrano

• Chon Nanez, from Carney Zambrano• Julia Nanez, from Carney Zambrano

• Vincent Garcia, from Carney Zambrano• Brenda Baros, from Mary Jane Geaslin

• Kamran & Kayden, from Marlon Scott & Roxie Macias• Louis Kuntschick, from Sandy & Cole Johnston • PeeWee Ploeger, from Sandy & Cole Johnston

• George & Helen Ara, from Sandy & Cole Johnston• Stephen Pirkle Sr., from Mr. & Mrs. David Kacir

• Staff of Texan Nursing & Rehab, from Texan Nursing &Rehab Administration

Members of the Texas Con-servative Coalition (TCC), including State Rep. Tim Kleinschmidt, recently wrote Congressional leaders about their concerns on the possibility that volunteer firefighters may be considered “employees” and their departments considered “employers” under the Afford-able Care Act (ACA), which would require those depart-ments to offer health insurance benefits to volunteer firefighters working 30 or more hours per week.

As the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) engages in rule-making pursuant to Section 4980H of the ACA, the “shared responsibility provision”, there should be no doubt or equivo-cation: volunteer firefighters and departments, which offer a public service, should not be required to bear the financial and compliance burdens of the ACA “shared responsibility pro-vision” – also known as the em-ployer mandate.

In a Sept. 10, 2013 public comment letter on the proposed IRS rules, the International As-sociation of Fire Chiefs (IAFC)

framed the issue and what is at stake: There are approximately 750,000 volunteer firefight-ers in the United States – these volunteers represent 72% of all firefighters, and together they serve in 20,000 all-volunteer fire departments and 5,000 combi-nation career‐volunteer fire de-partments. Many communities rely exclusively upon volunteer fire departments for fire pro-tection and emergency medical services. In these communities, volunteers may receive nominal incentives and may be assigned

to multiple 12- and 24-hour shifts — easily allowing them to work in excess of 30 hours per week.

If the IRS rules on the ACA include volunteer firefighters as employees, then volunteerism itself is discouraged. Federal laws and regulations frequently stymie free markets and limit employment, but they must not dampen the spirit of Americans who take it upon themselves to give back to their communities, in whatever form that giving may take.


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Special to The Cannon

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Hospital Auxiliary News

The Auxiliary of Me-morial Hospital hosted an afternoon Wassail and Snacks Party, inviting all the Staff and workers of Memorial Hospital, 2-4 PM December 12,2013. Members each brought two or three kinds of snacks and/or sweets on serving plates. Upon three tables with bright tablecloths,

the food was displayed in the front left Hospital Hall, Members cam wearing uniforms coats and active-ly hosted, visiting with staff and workers. Betty Fink made her famous was-sail drink and the ‘come, eat and go’ was vastly en-joyed. Music of Christmas carols on harp and on the regina wafted through the area. The personnel work-ing Maintenance were each given a monetary gift of

appreciation for their help to the Auxiliary. The foods left after 4 PM were fur-nished to the shift of works in evening and nighttime hours.

On December 19th the Auxiliary donated $1,000 in memory of long time member Lillian Fortune, to the “Angel Tree” project of the Memorial Hospital Foundation.

There was no business meeting in December.

Steak NightGonzales County Go-Texans’ 6th annual “Steak Night Scholar-

ship Fundraiser” will be Friday Jan. 17 at Herman Son’s Hall in Gon-zales. Tickets are $30 per person or the “corporate sponsor” level is $50/person. All tickets are PRE-SALE, so contact any of our 20 committee members to reserve yours now. You can also call or go to the “scale office” next to E-Barr Feed for tickets (672-4555)... Pro-ceeds from this event provide scholarships for Gonzales County Youth who attend Texas universities and trade schools.

Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo 2014 scholarship applications are available on line. We encourage every Gonzales County senior to apply for this $18,000 opportunity. Counselors at all three of our schools are ready to assist the students, and they can also call Sherri at 672-4555 or 979-229-9317 with any questions.

Band BoostersThe Apache Band Boosters will meet on Tuesday January 21 at

the GHS Band Hall, 6pm for their regular monthly meeting. The purpose of the Apache Band Boosters is to provide moral, finan-cial and practical support for the Band programs at North Avenue, GJH, and GHS. All GISD Band parents and guardians are encour-aged to attend. For more info call 437.2036.

Benefit drawingA drawing is being held to help defray medical expenses for

Rosie Garcia, who is receiving cancer treatments. Rosie and Wes-ley have been involved with The Gonzales Youth Center since our clean up day 18 years ago. The grand-prize Dallas Cowboys cooler can be seen at Gonzales Auto Supply. Tickets are $5 each. For de-tails, call 830-445-9305

Waelder MLK marchThe 5th Annual MLK March will be held Monday, Jan. 20 in

Waelder. Meet at the Ralph Bunche Gym at 10:30, march will begin at 11. Walking to the Waelder Community Center where there will be a meal following.

Community BingoThe Heights of Gonzales is having Community Bingo, Friday,

January 24th, at 2:30 p.m. It is free to play. Bingo winners will re-ceive $1.00 for each Bingo and $50.00 split for Blackout. Must be 55 or older or a resident of a Care Facility to win blackouts. Hosted by Excel Home Health, Gonzales Memorial Healthcare Systems and The Height of Gonzales.

Retired TeachersAll education-related retirees are urged to attend Gonzales

County Retired Teachers Association’s upcoming meeting Janu-ary 21, 2014 at noon at Café-On-The-Square. Call Ann Laster (672-7609) to reserve a meal or for information.

Spaghetti NightGonzales Elks Lodge #2413 P.E.R. Association will host its Spa-

ghetti Night from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30. Dinner will include Spaghetti, garlic toast and green salad for $7 a plate, all you can eat for members and guests.

Geronimo VFWGlen Collins and Alibi Band will be playing great country dance

music at the Geronimo VFW, 6808 N Hwy 123, Geronimo, on Sun-day, January 19 from 3-6:30 pm; Updated VFW kitchen/doors open at 2 pm. Open seating. $7 pp donation. Smoke free & open to all. Info 830-303-9903

Gospel SingNumerous local and out of town groups will be performing

Southern Gospel and Country Gospel selections at the First Baptist Church in Smiley beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25.

Bring your guitar or other musical instrument and share your talent. There is no admission charge for the evening of entertain-ment. A pot-luck dinner will begin at 6 p.m. in the church’s Fellow-

ship Hall.

Band on the RunThe Apache Band Boosters are hosting a 5k Walk/Run on Sat Jan

25 at the HS Band Hall, 8 a.m. benefiting the GHS Band spring trip to Florida. Early online registration is $20 at runreg.com. For more info contact Granella 437.2036

Candidate ForumRepublican Women of Yoakum is hosting a candidates’ forum

on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at the Community Center. Meet and Greet is from 6-7 p.m. and the forum from 7 to 9. There will be tables for campaign literature. Light refreshments will be served.

Each candidate will be given 3 to 5 minutes to speak, depending upon how many candidates attend.

Young Farmers BBQThe Gonzales Young Farmers will be having the Super Bowl

Sunday BBQ to go on Sunday February 2, 2014 from 11 to 1, to be picked up at the old show barn at Independence Park. Pre-sale orders until January 22, 2014. Whole briskets $45, ½ brisket $25,

Whole pork loin, $35, ½ pork loin $20, Pork ribs $25. Contact Ken Hedrick 830-857-5332, Kenneth Fink 830-857-6355, or any mem-ber.

Square DancersThe Come and Take It Squares of Gonzales is offering a free

“open house” on Monday, January 20 to introduce the fun of square-dancing to others. Lessons will begin on Monday, Janu-ary 27. Open houses and lessons will be held at The Presbyterian Church of Gonzales, 414 St. Louis St., Gonzales (just south of the Courthouse) at 7:30 PM.

All interested students are invited to attend the open house for an introduction to square-dancing, to learn a few steps, and meet the friendly square-dancers. Square-dancing is a lively social ac-tivity that promotes exercise and fitness while encouraging social interaction. Lessons are open to all ages from teens to “seniors.” The club invites anyone interested to call 830-672-9307 or 830-672-7384 for further information.

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 Gonzales. Please call 830 672 8291 for more info.

Cavazos-VaraElsie Martinez of Gonzales and Albert Cavazos of

Pearsall announce the engagement and approach-ing marriage of their daughter Vanessa Cavazos of Gonzales to David Vara of Gonzales, the son of Bobby & Jeanette Burton of Gonzales. They will ex-change vows February 15 at 3:00 p.m. at St. James Catholic Church with Father Paul Raaz officiating.

A reception will follow at Hermann Sons hall. The bride is the granddaughter of the late Bonifacio & Juanita Martinez of Gonzales and Chavel & Ma-ria Cavazos of Pearsall, Tx. She is a 2000 graduate of Gonzales High School and a 2003 Graduate of Seguin Beauty School. She is currently a Hair Stylist at Hair It Is & Co. The groom is the grandson of the late Jesse Vara Jr, and Helen Vara of Gonzales. He is currently employed by Holmes Foods Inc.

The couple will reside in Gonzales.

Jahnsen-Squires“Thomas and Rosie Jahnsen of Victoria, are pleased

to announce the engagement of their daughter, Heather Jahnsen of Beaumont, to Russell Squires of Beaumont, son of Ron and Theresa Squires of Odem. Heather is the grandaughter of the late Winkie McK-night and Charlotte McKnight formerly of Gonzales.

The couple will marry at 5:00 p.m. on February 15, 2014, at the Historic Texana Presbyterian Church in Edna. Reverend Diana Whitley of The Presbyterian Church of Gonzales will officiate.

Heather is a graduate of Memorial High School and a 2006 graduate of Texas A&M University with a degree in Bioenvironmental Science. Heather is currently employed by DuPont as an Industrial Hy-gienist.

Russell is a graduate of Odem High School and at-tended Texas A&M University. He is currently a com-mercial journeyman plumber for BK Mechanical.”

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

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

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

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

Al-Anon meetingAlcoholics Anonymous meets every Monday and Friday at 8 p.m. at the Episcopal

Church of the Messiah, 721 St. Louis in Gonzales. Al-Anon meets every Monday night at the same time and place. Please call 830-672-3407 for more information. All meetings are open.

What’s Happening this week at the Gonzales Youth Center:Mon-Thurs 3:30-6:00 Sat. 3:00-10:00Bring in your report card for tokens for every A!!Continue to bring Items for our troop care packages and Empty toi-

let paper and paper towel rolls for our Crosses!

Thursday, Jan 16 —FOOD CHALLENGE - Prepare and Compare – Janie Pineda- 400 pts

Bring items for Troop Care packages. We have 3 soldiers we are sending

Packages to weekly to our local servicemen in Afghanistan. Need snacks, candy trail mix, Beef jerky, etc.. We will be creating notes to go in each.

Saturday Jan 18— Kick Ball 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament Arts and CraftsVolleyball Tournament

Monday, Jan. 20—CLOSED FOR MLK HOLIDAY

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The day after Christ-mas, 93 young men and women age 13 to 18 de-scended on the Boy Scout Camp Green Dickson be-tween Gonzales and Shin-er for the Capitol Area Council’s National Youth Leadership Training Pro-gram.

Fifteen scouts from all over the area were cho-sen last summer to lead this extensive leadership training course that is taught entirely by youth that have previously gone through the program. The staff each put in over 100 hours each preparing to lead the highest youth leadership training course offered by the Capitol Area Council. This week-long course took futures leaders through courses in problem solving, de-veloping a vision for lead-ership, communication skills, preparing plans, ethical decision making, servant leadership and much, much, much more.

During the week the youth staff work with the participants to model ser-vant leadership through

operation of a typical Boy Scout Troop. Serving as the troops Senior Patrol Leader, the highest youth leader in a troop, was Sam Gindler, grandson of local resident Marian Gindler. Further ties to the Gon-zales area included the

Scoutmaster, Jack Gindler and the assistant Scout-master David Walshak, both Eagle Scouts from the local Troop 262 char-tered by St. James Catholic Church. Jack and David both received their Eagle Scout Rank under Scout-

master, Billy Mikesh in back in 1975. Mr. Mikesh still serves scouting by volunteering as the camp ranger at Green Dickson which serves over 4,000 kids per year.

The National Youth Leadership Program of the BSA is a nationally recognized course that has been offered at Green Dickson twice a year, once in the summer and once in the winter for more than 15 years. The popu-larity of the course caused the Scouts to offer the program 3 times in 2013, this winter course just of-fered sold out in only two days, and it will be offered 4 times in 2014, includ-ing 3 courses this sum-mer and 5 times in 2015. Scouts are encouraged and in fact do take their

newly acquired leadership skills back to their troops, churches, and communi-ties to improve their op-erations and effectiveness. Leaders inspire others to dream more, to learn more and to be more.

At the closing ceremo-ny on January 1, 2014, Gindler challenged scouts to take the spark of lead-ership that they received during the week and kin-dle it into a bright flame. To take responsibility for doing their best not some of the time but all of the time and to do their best to be servant leaders help-ing other people at all times.

Gonzales is very fortu-nate to have this advanced leadership training in their backyard and many people may not know that

Camp Green Dickson has supported this effort for so many years. Thanks to all those that have sup-ported the camp over the years, and especially some of the supporters of this winters course, HEB, Johnson Oil, and Reddy Ice.

With all the problems you read about these days, it would be easy to be worried about the future of our country, but, judg-ing by the young men and women coming through this nationally acclaimed program the future looks bright. Lives are being changed and kids are re-ceiving a mountain top scouting leadership ex-perience right here, that they are taking home to better themselves and their communities.

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SMITHSON VALLEY — The GVTC Foundation raised almost a quarter million dollars during its annual company pledge drive, which is a record setting amount. GVTC’s employees pledged more than $70,000 in payroll contributions for 2014. The GVTC board of directors also committed more than $16,000. Another $10,500 was generated through in-dividual donations.

All these amounts were once again generously matched by GVTC at 150

percent bringing the grand total to over $242,750.

This year’s pledge drive brought in participation from 89 percent of em-ployees, which is also an all-time high. The GVTC board of directors once again had 100 percent par-ticipation.

“Thanks to our team members The GVTC Foundation is one of the leading philanthropic orga-nizations in our area,” CEO Ritchie Sorrells, said. “The success of the Foundation is so important to our com-

munity and strategic to our company’s long term vi-ability.”

The money will be used to support The GVTC Foundation’s philanthropic giving. In 2013, the Foun-dation donated more than $243,600 to 82 organiza-tions in GVTC’s service area, which is also the most ever. The Foundation will also award the Ola Arm-strong and newly created Ritchie Sorrells scholar-ships in 2014, which are worth $10,000 each. www.gvtcfoundation.com

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AUSTIN — Texas Comptroller Susan Combs on Tuesday released a report ex-amining the effects of the water challenges facing the state, and offering up several recommendations to the Legislature which can enable Texas to stretch its existing sup-plies further.

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“Texas has been prone to cycles of drought for centuries, and there is no reason to expect that basic pattern to


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The report, which can be found at http://www.win-dow.state.tx.us/specialrpt/water/, also explains the $2 billion in new funding for water projects approved Nov. 5 by voters in a con-stitutional amendment. Combs said Texans’ ap-proval of Proposition 6 is a positive step toward assur-ing our water supplies — but additional innovative

strategies are needed.“Like the new approaches

in Texas energy production, we need a revolution in water technology,” Combs said. “We need a break-through in this field, and some of our state funding should be used for innova-tive technologies which in-crease conservation.”

In the report, Combs recommends that the Texas Legislature establish a prize framework to reward those who develop proven new, cheap sources of drinking water. In order to continue to support its rapidly grow-ing population, the report concludes, Texas must find cost-effective supplements to its reservoirs and aqui-fers.

“The state took a big step forward in addressing our future water needs by cre-ating and funding Proposi-tion 6,” said Jim Sartwelle III, public policy director of the Texas Farm Bureau. “However, we still face chal-lenges Proposition 6 will not address. This report identifies those challenges and possible solutions. Policy makers should defi-nitely pay attention to this report.”

Combs also recommends the Texas Legislature do the following:

• Establish a program providing grants to water authorities and major water users that achieves mean-ingful and verifiable in-creases in water efficiency due to conservation activi-ties. This program would award grants to local water authorities, including, but not limited to, cities, coun-ties, river authorities, water conservation districts and municipal utility districts.

• Increase state fund-ing for innovative projects modeling new technol-ogy to help planners make more informed decisions about water usage.

“Although we tend to point to the historic drought as a singular cause for our water problems to-day, we’re not blameless,” Texas State Senator Robert Duncan said. “Moreover, there exists no single silver bullet solution. To make matters more complicated, Texas is so geographically and meteorologically di-verse, that what may work in one part of the state would be ineffective in an-other. That is why it is so critical that the Legislature continue to promote con-servation and innovation for municipal, industrial, and agricultural water uses.”

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January Business of the MonthThe Gonzales Chamber of Commerce named Johnson Oil Co. Business of the Month for January. Pictured are Charlie Gray, Scott Dierlam, Debbie Tieken, Crissy O’Neal, Wayne Hillman, Elgin Heinemeyer, Ray Raley, Mayor Bobby Logan, Sascha Kardosz, Jason Fogle, Angelina Casares, Abigail Casares, Peggy Barnett, Elaine Brzozowski, Shelley Warner, Bruce Tieken, Jay Tinsley, Crystal Borrer, Jim Witt, Allison Davis, Susan Barnick, Roy Cole, Wendy Klein, Cynthia Banda, Rene Singleton, Reyes Valdez and Amy Saliger.

December Business of the MonthThe Gonzales Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month for December was The St. James Inn. The inn, completed in 1914, was designed by noted San Antonio architect James Phelps and executed by the finest craftsmen available from San Antonio and Austin. It was the home of Walter Kokernot, the son of David Levi Kokernot, cattle baron, personal confidante to General Sam Houston and unsung Texas hero. Every detail of the transitional period mansion has been carefully planned and carried out, from the living roommantel to the coffered ceilings in the reception hall and living room. The leaded glass lights in the pocket doors, and the five bedrooms with fireplaces are all very interesting. It has been restored by owners, Architect J. Rew Covert and his wife Ann. Guests from all over the world have visited the Inn.

GHS employee of the quarterThe GHS Employee of the Second Quarter for 2013 is Kristy Garcia. Kristy has worked for GHS for 11 years as a Mammography Technologist in the Radiol-ogy Department. She is very dedicated to Gonzales Healthcare Systems and provides excellent patient care. She consistently achieves excellence in state mammography inspections and committed herself to training for the new 3D Mammography equip-ment. Kristy will receive a plaque from GHS, a check for $100, 8 hours of Paid Time Off, a Cross Pen from Reese’s Print Shop engraved by Storey Jewelers, and a balloon bouquet from Person’s Flower Shop.

What could possibly be the worst investment you could ever own according to Warren Buffett? Most of his advice to investors revolves around basic investment common sense or as he says ‘”When we own portions of outstanding businesses with outstanding managements, our favorite holding period is forever.” In a recent article from Bankrate, a survey of Americans found that cash was the favorite long term investment option for funds that could be available for 10 years. Only real estate came close to matching the popu-larity of cash and stocks came in fourth after gold and other precious metals. Unfortu-nately cash becomes worth less over time and if you look at the long term returns of cash versus other investment options, you will see why.

Cash has averaged a nega-tive real, after tax, return because of inflation. Even in the United States where inflation is low, the cost of good and services still out-paces the returns on cash investments. Although of course you should keep emergency cash for approxi-mately 3-6 months worth of living expenses, the control-ling shareholder of Berkshire Hathaway and one of the world’s richest billionaires advises that cash is a bad investment over time. Since 1965, Berkshire’s stock has appreciated nearly 600,000% versus 7,400% for the S & P 500! At that rate of return, a $1,000 investment in Berk-shire Hathaway would have become roughly $6 million.

Timing is everything. The advice from Buffett should be heeded by more than just those approaching retire-ment years. What people often forget that with Ameri-cans living longer, most retir-ees fear the same thing - run-ning out of money. While

that fear can lead them into various ‘safer’ investments, choosing an all-cash ap-proach could be a self-ful-filling prophecy. Retirees may live anywhere from 10-40 years beyond their re-tirement date and with cost of living increases, added medical costs, children and grandchildren needing assis-tance, a fixed income can be very difficult to stretch across these increasing expenses.

Asset allocation invest-ing involves a balancing act of the various asset classes including cash, stocks and bonds and involves taking into account the investors goals and risk tolerance and market behavior. This bal-ancing should take place throughout the investors lifetime and never before has it been more crucial as more investors on a global scale take an active tactical approach to their portfo-lios. Know what you own! Become familiar with the portfolio that should pro-vide you income for life. A client recently mentioned to me that Merck had a new cancer drug that showed tremendous promise for her sick parent. I asked her if she was aware that one of her in-vestments had a large stake in Merck! She was happy to be a part of the investment world that was providing as-sistance in her personal life. Find out what YOU own and email barbara@americanin-vestmentplanners with ques-tions on asset allocation and more.

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Status Date Status No. API No. Operator Name/Number Lease Name Well Dist. County Well.Profile Filing Purpose Amend DepthApproved 01/08/2014 776097 055-35063 EAGLE ENERGY ACQUISITIONS LP (238357)CORA MALONE 3H 01 CALDWELL Horizontal New Drill - 3000Approved 01/09/2014 776226 055-35064 NORTH SOUTH OIL, LLC (614126) ELLISON 4H 01 CALDWELL Horizontal New Drill - 3200 Approved 01/13/2014 757976 055-35041 NORTH SOUTH OIL, LLC (614126) ELLISON 3H 01 CALDWELL Horizontal New Drill Yes 3200Approved 01/15/2014 776422 055-35065 NORTH SOUTH OIL, LLC (614126) ELLISON 6H 01 CALDWELL Horizontal New Drill - 3200Approved 01/08/2014 775788 123-33441 BHP BILLITON PET(TXLA OP) CO (068596) G. BAKER A 2H 02 DE WITT Horizontal New Drill - 14000Approved 01/08/2014 775791 123-33442 BHP BILLITON PET(TXLA OP) CO (068596) G. BAKER A 3H 02 DE WITT Horizontal New Drill - 14000Approved 01/08/2014 775742 123-33439 BHP BILLITON PET(TXLA OP) CO (068596) WALTERS A 5H 02 DE WITT Horizontal New Drill - 14000Approved 01/13/2014 775745 123-33440 BHP BILLITON PET(TXLA OP) CO (068596) WALTERS A 6H 02 DE WITT Horizontal New Drill - 14000Approved 01/15/2014 724882 123-32600 BURLINGTON RESOURCES O & G CO LP (109333) TAM UNIT A 1 02 DE WITT Horizontal New Drill Yes 17000Approved 01/08/2014 769643 149-33319 OAK VALLEY OPERATING, LLC (617112) KOLAR-LABATT UNIT 1H 03 FAYETTE Horizontal New Drill Yes 10457Approved 01/08/2014 769682 149-33320 OAK VALLEY OPERATING, LLC (617112) KOLAR-LABATT UNIT 2H 03 FAYETTE Horizontal New Drill Yes 10600Approved 01/08/2014 776068 149-33336 SANCHEZ OIL & GAS CORPORATION (747012) PROST UNIT E 7H 03 FAYETTE Horizontal New Drill - 12500Approved 01/10/2014 776246 149-33337 SANCHEZ OIL & GAS CORPORATION (747012) FIVE MILE CREEK UNIT B 1H 03 FAYETTE Horizontal New Drill - 12500Approved 01/13/2014 776039 177-33268 BHP BILLITON PET(TXLA OP) CO (068596) CLARK C 2H 01 GONZALES Horizontal New Drill - 14000Approved 01/14/2014 776128 177-33267 BHP BILLITON PET(TXLA OP) CO (068596) CLARK C-CLARK B SA 1H 01 GONZALES Horizontal New Drill - 14000Approved 01/15/2014 776054 177-33269 BHP BILLITON PET(TXLA OP) CO (068596) CLARK C 10H 01 GONZALES Horizontal New Drill - 14000Approved 01/15/2014 776076 177-33271 BHP BILLITON PET(TXLA OP) CO (068596) CLARK B 9H 01 GONZALES Horizontal New Drill - 14000Approved 01/09/2014 776012 285-33497 CANTERA OPERATING, LLC (129692) FRANK GU 1 02 LAVACA Vertical Recompletion 11030Approved 01/10/2014 775828 285-33332 LITTLE, LOU OPERATING CO., INC. (503646) KLIMITCHEK 1R 02 LAVACA Vertical Recompletion 2150 Approved 01/10/2014 773423 285-33748 PENN VIRGINIA OIL & GAS, L.P. (651780) KLEIHEGE UNIT 2H 02 LAVACA Horizontal New Drill Yes 14500Approved 01/10/2014 773424 285-33749 PENN VIRGINIA OIL & GAS, L.P. (651780) KLEIHEGE UNIT 3H 02 LAVACA Horizontal New Drill Yes 14500Approved 01/13/2014 776377 285-33759 PENN VIRGINIA OIL & GAS, L.P. (651780) RIO LAVACA FARM 3H 02 LAVACA Horizontal New Drill - 14500Approved 01/14/2014 776408 285-33761 PENN VIRGINIA OIL & GAS, L.P. (651780) LEOPARD HUNTER 4H 02 LAVACA Horizontal New Drill - 14500Approved 01/14/2014 776437 285-33762 PENN VIRGINIA OIL & GAS, L.P. (651780) WOMBAT UNIT 4H 02 LAVACA Horizontal New Drill - 14500Approved 01/14/2014 776438 285-33763 PENN VIRGINIA OIL & GAS, L.P. (651780) WOMBAT

Local business, XL OILFIELD SERVICES, LLC of Gonzales, was one of three finalists that were nominated to receive the STEER [South Texas Energy Economic Roundtable’s] 2013 Inaugural Eagle Ford Excellence Award for Environmental Stewardship.

STEER is an organization that was established by 11 of the larg-est operators in the Eagle Ford Shale region including: Anadar-ko, Chesapeake Energy Corpo-ration, ConocoPhillips, EOG Resources, Lewis Energy Group, Marathon Oil, Murphy Oil, Pio-neer Natural Resources, Shell, Statoil and Talisman Energy. The

South Texas Energy and Eco-nomic Roundtable (STEER) is the leading Eagle Ford Shale resource in the region and is the primary coordinator for communication and public advocacy surrounding the oil and natural gas industry in South Texas. With a focus on South Texas, STEER serves as the bridge connecting the industry and legislature, academia and the communities throughout South Texas to ensure positive collabo-ration and communication sur-rounding the activities associated with the Eagle Ford Shale.

Environmental stewardship is a top priority for STEER and its members. The Eagle Ford Ex-cellence Award was initiated to honor leading companies and

organizations like XL Oilfield Services, LLC, working in or with the oil and gas industry by recog-nizing their diligent efforts in the areas of community and social investment, environmental stew-ardship, and safety performance within the Eagle Ford Shale re-gion.

As is evidenced by their nomi-nation and election as one of the top three finalists XL Oilfield Services, LLC, has demonstrated a positive contribution to the advancement of environmental protection and awareness. XL Oilfield Services, LLC has also proven to have implemented practices or use of technology benefitting the environment, in-cluding long-term, sustainable

environmental benefits.“STEER stands by its commit-

ment to protect and preserve the health of the environment, com-munities and individuals in our South Texas communities. The Eagle Ford Excellence Award re-cipients set the standard for good corporate citizenship and STEER is honored to provide a forum to recognize companies that make this a priority,” says Omar Garcia, president of STEER.

Henry Cisneros, keynote speaker at the luncheon, says “The economic transformation taking place in the Eagle Ford Shale is remarkable. South Tex-as transitioned from being one of the poorest areas in Texas to a thriving region, but it is also

important to preserve and pro-tect the rapidly growing coun-ties along the shale and their residents during this time of swift change. The Eagle Ford Excel-lence Awards allow for recogni-tion of such efforts.”

This inaugural event provides both oil and gas companies and contractors like XL Oilfield Ser-vices, LLC the opportunity to be acknowledged for their efforts in preserving the environment, contributing to the communities in which they work, and pro-moting safety in and around the workplace. The awards go out to applicants that exemplify innova-tion, take initiative and benefit the greater South Texas region.

Gonzales County Courthouse Deeds

December 1-31Hahn III, Stanley and

Hahn, Kristi to Hahn, Stanley L. and Hahn, Helen P., w/d, 5.446 Acres (Lt 7B of Resub-dvn of Lts. 6-7) Belmont Oaks Subdvn & Green DeWitt Svy.

Hernandez, Armando and Hernandez, Nancy to Stirpe Expansions, LLC, w/d, 148.926 Acres, James Shaw Svy, A-61.

Twin Lakes Paradise Investments, LLC to Stirpe Expansions, LLC, w/d, 1.591 Acres, Sarah Smith Svy, A-415.

Twin Lakes Paradise Investments, LLC to Stirpe Expansions, LLC, w/d, 10.00 Acres, Sarah Smith Svy, A-415.

Twin Lakes Paradise Investments, LLC to Stirpe Expansions, LLC, w/d, 187.90 Acres, Adam Zumwalt Svy, A-86.

Blount, Iris to Tealer, Verda M., w/d, Undiv. Int. in 31.40 Acres, R B Green Svy, A-227.

Brice, Sandra to Tealer, Verda M., w/d, Undiv. Int. in 31.40 Acres, R B Green Svy, A-227.

Tealer, Chrissy to Teal-er, Verda M., w/d, Undiv. Int. in 31.40 Acres, R B Green Svy, A-227.

Miller, Bernadine to Tealer, Verda M., w/d, Undiv. Int. in 31.40 Acres, R B Green Svy, A-227.

Starlight Investments, Inc to Appraisal Invest-ments, LLC, w/d, Pt.

Lt. 2, Rg 1, Orig. Outer Town Gonzales.

Collett, Jonathan Rob-ert to Forest Oil Corpo-ration, o/l, 100.44 Acres, J C Lowery Svy, A-317.

Collett, Aimee Mi-chelle to Forest Oil Cor-poration, o/l, 100.44 Acres, J C Lowery Svy, A-317.

Cantrell, Eric Lee and Cantrell, Kelly Leanne to Trevino, Adriane T., w/d, Lt. 8, Blk. B, South Rivercrest Addn, Sec. 1, Gonzales.

Stewart, Michael V., Stewart, Michael (aka), Childress, J Frank, Chil-dress, W A, Residu-ary Trust, The and W A Childress Residuary Trust, The to 4HS Fam-ily Ranch LP, w/d, 91.006 AC R Sellers Sr, A-414.

Griffin, Maria Christi-na, Griffin, Maria Chris-tina and Griffin, Scottie, w/d, 2 Tracts P Winn A-464.

Kapavik, Ruby Marie (Ind. & Trustee), and Kapavik Family Trust to Kapavik, Larry J. and Kapavik, Robin, w/d, 53.58 Lt. 25 & 26, Pt. 27 & 28 RG 2 Pt. Lts, 25-27 Rg. 3 Pt. Lts 25 & 26 Rg 4 East of Water St. Orig. Outer Town of Gonzales.

Barrett, Linda Abeck-endorff , Barrett, Wil-bert Lee, Beckendorff, Sammy Lawrence and Beckendorff, Pamela M. to Parker, Marilyn F., w/d, 200.819 Ac S Mc-Coy A-340 & A Gibson A-237.

January 1-31

ABM Family Invest-ments Limited Partner-ship to Maeker, Ariane Barnes, w/d, 117.946 Acres, Adam Zumwalt Jr, Svy, A-86.

Covert Jr, Charles R. to Forest Oil Corpora-tion, o/l, 27.10 Acres, R S Armstead Svy, A-87.

Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust to Ac-tion Gonzales, LLC, w/d, 7.361 Acres (Pt. Lts. 1 & 3) Cartwheel Subdvn, Gonzales.

Breitschopf, Shirley to Cooper, Lynnette, w/d, Pt. Lt. 2, Rg. 1, East of Water Street, Orig. Outer Town Gonzales.

Marriage LicenseRobinson, Walter A. and

Stubblefield, Laura Leann.McGee, Gary L. and Shan-

non, Tina A.Reyna, Saul and Villago-

mez, Ana K.Massey, Robert L. and

Leyendecker, Maria L.Harmon, Leonard Roy

and Merriweather, Rose Mary.

Velek, Cullen and Juarez, Elisa.

Assumed NamesSchoenfield, Kenneth –

Smiley Grocery & Café, Smi-ley.

Schoenfield, Kenneth – Rocking S Properties, Nixon.

Gonzales Healthcare Sys-tems, A Texas Hospital – The Heights of Gonzales, Gonza-les.

Dempsey, George L. – Harmony Ranch Services, Harwood.

Haynes, Charles W. – B & J Liquor on Seydler, Gonzales.


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Commissioner proposes new rules for ESCs

This year at GJHS, we honor those with per-fect attendance!! As an incentive for attending school every day, all 7th and 8th Grade Students have the opportunity to win $15.00 dollars each Friday of the year!! Alai-sa Chavez, a 8th Grader, won $15.00 for attending school during the week of December 16-20th, 2013.

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EducationFollowing public outcry af-

ter Texas’ Regional Education Service Centers introduced CSCOPE to Texas schools with no oversight by the state educa-tion agency, Commissioner of Education Michael Williams has proposed new rules in the Texas Register regarding Regional Ed-ucation Service Centers (ESCs) -

Commissioner Williams has proposed an ESC (Education Service Center) Performance Standards and Indicators Man-ual. The manual is intended to provide clear expectations to ESCs and executive directors for programs, products, and ser-vices developed and provided to school districts and charter schools. The public comment period on the proposed rule goes

through February 3rd. “Agency legal counsel has de-

termined that the commissioner should take formal rule making action to place into the Texas Administrative Code procedures related to the regional education service center performance stan-dards and indicators. The intent is to update, as needed, 19 TAC §53.1021 to refer to the most re-cently published Regional Edu-cation Service Center Perfor-mance Standards and Indicators Manual, which would be updat-ed to remain current with appli-cable statutes and procedures.

Proposed new 19 TAC §53.1021 would adopt the Re-gional Education Service Center Performance Standards and In-dicators Manual in rule as Fig-ure: 19 TAC §53.1021(b), which would establish performance standards and indicators used in

the evaluation of regional educa-tion service centers and execu-tive directors. The manual would provide clear expectations to regional education service cen-ters and executive directors for programs, products, and ser-vices developed and provided to school districts and charter schools. The manual would also provide clear expectations for ensuring compliance with statu-tory requirements.

The proposed new section would establish in rule the per-formance standards and indica-tors by which regional education service centers will be annually evaluated. The proposed new sec-tion would have no locally main-tained paperwork requirements.

Julie Beisert-Smith, director of regional education service cen-ters, has determined that for the first five-year period the new sec-

tion is in effect there will be no additional costs for state or local government as a result of enforc-ing or administering the new sec-tion.

Beisert-Smith has determined that for each year of the first five years the new section is in effect the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing the new section would be to inform the public of the existence of annu-al manuals specifying regional education service center perfor-mance standards and indicators by including this rule in the Tex-as Administrative Code. There is no anticipated economic cost to persons who are required to comply with the proposed new section.

There is no direct adverse economic impact for small busi-nesses and microbusinesses; therefore, no regulatory flex-

ibility analysis, specified in Texas Government Code, §2006.002, is required.

The public comment period on the proposal begins Janu-ary 3, 2014, and ends Febru-ary 3, 2014. Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez, Rulemaking, Texas Education Agency, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-1497. Comments may also be submitted electronically to [email protected] or faxed to (512) 463-5337. A request for a public hearing on the proposal submitted under the Adminis-trative Procedure Act must be received by the commissioner of education not more than 14 calendar days after notice of the proposal has been published in the Texas Register on January 3, 2014.

COLLEGE STATION — Texas A&M University has named its honor students for the fall semester, recog-nizing them for outstand-ing academic performance.

The Dean’s Honor Roll recognizes students taking at least 15 semester hours during the fall semester who have maintained a 3.75 or higher grade point (GPR) out of a possible 4.0.

A second designation, “Distinguished Student,” recognizes those who earned a 3.5 to 3.74 GPR while taking at least 15 hours for the fall semester.

Among those recognized were:

Name: “Bermea, AriellaClass: Junior 60-89Hometown: Smiley, TXDegree 1: Bachelor of

Arts - CommunicationDISTINGUISHED

Name: Dukes, Chance W.

Class: Senior 90+ HoHometown: Cuero, TXDegree 1: Bachelor of

Science - Ag Leadership & Development

DISTINGUISHED

Name: Henkes, Alayna B.Class: Senior 90+ HoHometown: Yoakum, TXDegree 1: Bachelor of

Science - HealthDEAN’S HONOR ROLL

Name: Hernandez, Alex-ander R.

Class: Senior 90+ HoHometown: Flatonia, TXDegree 1: Bachelor of

Business Admin. - Man-agement

DEAN’S HONOR ROLL

Name: Janota, Haley M.Class: Senior 90+ HoHometown: Shiner, TXDegree 1: Bachelor of

Science - Poultry ScienceDEAN’S HONOR ROLL

Name: Jemelka, Blaire M.Class: Junior 60-89Hometown: Cuero, TXDegree 1: Bachelor of

Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

DEAN’S HONOR ROLL

Name: Kuck, Lindsey B.Class: Junior 60-89Hometown: Luling, TX

Degree 1: Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary St (Lower)

DEAN’S HONOR ROLL

Name: Lamprecht, Jess-lyn W.

Class: Sophomore 30-Hometown: Gonzales,

TXDegree 1: Bachelor of

Science - Interdisciplinary St (Lower)

DEAN’S HONOR ROLL

Name: Menking, Mary E.Class: Junior 60-89Hometown: Gonzales,


Science - Interdisciplinary St (Lower)

DEAN’S HONOR ROLL

Name: Moehlman, An-drew T.

Class: Senior 90+ HoHometown: Yoakum, TXDegree 1: Bachelor of

Science - Molecular & Cell Biology

DEAN’S HONOR ROLL

Name: Monterroso, Li-anne


Science - Chemical Engi-neering

DEAN’S HONOR ROLL

Name: Raabe, Dakota L.Class: Sophomore 30-Hometown: Moulton,

TX

Degree 1: Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sci-ences

DEAN’S HONOR ROLL

Name: Shimek, Amber D.

Class: Senior 90+ HoHometown: Shiner, TXDegree 1: Bachelor of

Science - SociologyDISTINGUISHED

Name: Talbert, Alexan-der G.


Business Admin. - Business Honors

DEAN’S HONOR ROLL

Name: Tello, Diana E.Class: Senior 90+ HoHometown: Luling, TXDegree 1: Bachelor of

Science - Agricultural Sci-ence

DISTINGUISHED

Name: Tipton, Takona B.Class: Senior 90+ HoHometown: Flatonia, TXDegree 1: Bachelor of

Science - Wildlife & Fish-eries Sciences

DEAN’S HONOR ROLL

Name: Zidek, Tasha R.Class: Junior 60-89Hometown: Moulton,


Science - Sport Manage-ment (Lower)

DEAN’S HONOR ROLL

PELLA, Iowa — Mi-chelle Hamilton, majoring in business management, earned a spot on the fall 2013 dean’s list for Central College.

Hamilton, a native of Gonzales, is the daughter of Forrest and Pamela Hamil-ton.

The honor is awarded to full-time students who achieve a 3.5 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 scale while taking 12 or more graded credit hours for the semester.

Central College is a resi-dential liberal arts college dedicated to the educa-tion of 1,500 undergradu-ate students. Guided by

its ecumenical Christian tradition, the college com-munity engages in vigor-ous, free, open inquiry in pursuit of academic excel-lence. Founded in 1853, the college is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America and NCAA Divi-sion III athletics.

Central is a recognized leader in study abroad as a result of its international, residential programs. Cen-tral College is located in Pella, Iowa, a thriving com-munity of 10,000 two min-utes from the state’s largest lake and 40 minutes south-west of Des Moines. Please visit the college website at www.central.edu.

Central College

BELOIT, WIS. — Senior Eugenia Gaines of Gonzales has been named to Beloit College’s Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester.

To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must carry a semester GPA of 3.4 or higher and take a mini-mum of 3 letter-graded units for the term.

Beloit College is a resi-dential, liberal arts college offering 40 majors to its 1,250 students. Located 90 miles northwest of Chicago, Beloit is one of the nation’s most international colleges, drawing students from 41 nations as well as 48 states.

For more information, visit www.beloit.edu.

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Citizenship is something that should be honored, recognized and given status. It has nothing to do with academic achievement and anyone can achieve it. The essence of good citizenship is respect - RE-SPECT for authority, RESPECT for others, RESPECT for self, and RESPECT for rules. It is an attitude that begins at home and is reinforced at school and ap-plied throughout life. Introducing GJHS’ Own AWE-SOME APACHES: Keiran Grant, Trent Wilkerson, and Quinton Garity

Local veterans (not pictured as listed) Juan M. Gaytan, Jr., David Gaytan and Juan M. Gaytan, Sr. are shown with Gonzales’ players Tajerrica Smith, Kelsey Hardy and Renae Camarillo at halftime of the Lady Apaches recent game with La Grange. (Photo by Mark Lube)

This year at GJHS, we honor those with perfect attendance!! As an incen-tive for attending school every day, all 7th and 8th Grade Students have the opportunity to win $15.00 dollars each Fri-day of the year!! Jean Or-tiz Aguilera, a 7th Grader, won $15.00 for attending school during the week of January 7-10th, 2014.

HA L L E T T S V I L L E — The 62nd Texas State Championship Dominos Tournament is sched-uled Saturday, Jan. 26 at the Knights of Columbus

Hall here. Registration begins

at 7 a.m. and play starts promptly at 9 a.m.

A barbecue chicken dinner will be served at the hall and there will also be plates to go. Short orders and refreshments

will be served during the tournament.

Historically domi-noes played a key role in the lives of people of all walks of life living in Central Texas. Domino halls and taverns had tables located in ev-

ery nook and cranny to accommodate the legions of faithful play-ers. In 1952 a group of men joined together to formulate a plan to de-termine the best dom-ino players at straight dominos. The initial tournament, held at the American Legion Hall in Hallettsville, drew 30 teams that engaged in fierce competition.

Today the tournament held in January draws approximately 200 par-ticipants from all parts of the country that battle to determine the Texas State Champion.

Registration fee is $30 per team. Play is straight dominos, double elimi-nation partner play, witht he top five teams receiv-ing plaques and bragging rights.


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A reincarnated evil is stalking the women of Houston. With each mur-der, the madman quotes an excerpt from the Oscar Wilde poem, “The Ballad of Reading Gaol.” Select-ed verses from ‘The Bal-lad’ are also interwoven throughout the story. A huge smokestack belching smoke and a ragged flea market double-breasted wool coat and an old an-tique picture frame with the Warrior’s Creed, bring

the distant past back to haunt Houston Homicide Detective, Sean Jamison.

With those catalysts, Jamison knows who he was in a past life — Emil — and that he lost the only woman he could ever love in Emil’s time. Searching for his re-incarnated mate becomes Jamison’s raison d’être as he and fellow detectives scour Houston for a brutal serial killer. When Jamison finds his mate she doesn’t recog-nize him, nor can she recall a past life as his wife. His efforts to reclaim her are derailed when he discovers

the same fiend who took her from him in the past is stalking her again.

The memory of time-less love drives Jamison’s dogged search for a serial killer determined to finish what he started decades earlier. Each clue brings Jamison closer to unmask-ing his old nemesis. Tena-cious police work, lessons learned in the past, and intuition may be the only weapons he has in prevent-ing history from repeating itself.

“Death Unmasked” is the latest novel from Gon-

zales native Rick Sulik and takes an unconventional approach, combining New Age and the paranormal with conventions of a con-temporary crime drama.

Sulik, a former police-man, is in his element with a crime drama; much of the book details crime solving tactics and lingo. If you’re a fan of CSI and enjoy the process as well as the prem-ise, you’ll certainly find a great read with this story.

The book is available at amazon.com (paperback, $16) and on Kindle ($2).

HALLETTSVILLE — It’s a 101-gun salute to hunting and hunters.

The annual Wild Game Supper and Big Buck Contest is scheduled Jan. 24 at the Hallettsville Knights of Colum-bus Hall, sponsored by Father Mathis Council #2433.

Need a new four-wheeler or gun?

The event includes drawings for 101 different firearms, as well as a four-wheeler and five guns as the grand prize. Tickets for the drawing are on sale at Hoffers Drive-in Grocery, Morton Drive-In Grocery, Rainosek’s True Value and at the KC Hall. Total value of all the prizes is $40,000.

Doors open at 5 p.m. and the sup-per is served from 5:30-11 p.m.

There will be an abundance of ex-

pertly prepared deer, hog, dove, duck, crawfish, wild rice, duck gumbo, Lavaca County sausage, wild pinto beans, all marinated and prepared by Brother Richard Henke and Lavaca County Wild Game Chefs.

Admission to the KC Hall for the event is $10, and the supper is free with hall admission. Campers are in-vited for overnight stays; the hall has more than 100 complete hookups.


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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20Aries, enjoy some well-

deserved time off. Life has taken on a hectic pace of late, but some much-needed time to rest, relax and recharge has finally arrived.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21Taurus, hidden feelings

come to the surface, and this will prove a pleasant sur-prise. Let things play out this week, and you will get some peace.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21Gemini, your friends are

up to something and they want it to remain a surprise. Keep your distance, and don’t let your curiosity get the better of you.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

A temporary situation at work may alter your plans for a few days, Cancer. But don’t let changes stop you from scheduling some down time with your friends.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23Leo, think things through

before swinging into action. Run your ideas by someone close, and consider all of your options. This will ensure you make the best decision.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22Your confidence about the

future is a byproduct of the past, Virgo. You have learned from past mistakes and are ready to forge ahead and turn your hard work into results.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23Libra, now is the time to

address some relationship issues that you have been avoiding. Deal with them in a straightforward way, and you will glad you did.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22A demanding schedule

makes it impossible for you to be bored this week, Scorpio. However, if you desire a little time to decompress, you can fit it into your schedule.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, while you may be anxious about the future, make sure you enjoy the here and now and not wish the present away too soon. New friends come into your life.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, react swiftly to stressful situations, but do so with a clear head and conscience. Once a situation has been resolved, take some time to recharge your batter-ies.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, do your best to

hold up your end of a bar-gain with a loved one. If you are struggling, simply ask for more time or help to ensure that everyone comes out a winner.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20Pisces, your foremost pri-

ority is to further your posi-tion at work. Rely on your strong work ethic and atten-tion to detail.

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It was Lebanese poet Kahlil Gibran who made the following sage observation: “I have learnt silence from the talkative, toleration from the intolerant, and kindness from the unkind; yet strange, I am ungrateful to these teachers.”

In Japan, black cats are considered to be good luck.

If you’re ever longing for the “good old days,” you might want to keep this tidbit in mind: In 19th-century America, one of the most popular cure-all remedies was “snail water,” which was made by pounding earthworms and

snails together, adding the paste to beer and boiling the whole thing. Those in need of a tonic drank it.

Sea turtles can breathe through their backsides.

If you could leap over the St. Louis Arch unassisted, you would have jumping power equivalent to that of a flea.

If you’re planning a trip to Oregon, you might want to stop off in Gold Hill to see the Oregon Vortex, where strange phenomena are said to occur. In the mid-20th century, a scientist and mining

engineer named John Litser conducted experiments on the property and came to the conclusion that the site contains a spherical field of force and 15 crisscrossing magnetic fields. Before his death in 1959, he burned his notes, reportedly saying, “The world is not ready for this.” Those who tour the attraction today might see balls roll uphill or brooms stand on end. Some people appear to be much shorter and some much taller. There are even those who say visiting the Vortex eases back pain.

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Yoakum junior Latrice Brown helped the Lady Bulldogs to a second-place finish in District 26-3A and a bi-district appearance in 2013.

Brown had 393 kills, 130 blocks, 270 digs, 40 assists and was named the 26-3A All-District Offensive MVP for 2013.

She has been named the 2013 Gonzales Cannon All-Volleyball Player of the Year.

“It’s just an honor to win because not many people can say they have been se-lected as Player of the Year,” Brown said.

The Lady Bulldogs fin-ished 2013 with a 21-14 second record and had a 8-3 mark in district play.

Yoakum had a late-sea-son road match at rival Cu-ero, which would end up determining who came in second place behind dis-trict winners La Grange.

The Lady Bulldogs emerged on top, 25-19, 24-26, 25-15, 23-25 and 16-14.

Brown said that was the match that provided a high point of the season

“We went five intense games against Cuero and took second place for dis-trict,” she said.

Shiner St. Paul head coach Dana Beal and the Lady Cardinals have won several district titles recent-ly, but 2013 looked to be a challenge. St. Paul had just one returning starter on the team but Beal guided St. Paul to a second-place fin-ish, and to the area round of the TAPPS 2A playoffs. For that effort, she has been named the 2013 Gonzales Cannon Coach of the Year.

2013 All-Cannon Vol-leyball team

Player of the Year: La-trice Brown, jr, Yoakum, 18 aces, 191 points, 393 kills, 130 blocks, 307 receiving, 270 digs, 40 assists, 26-3A All-District Offensive MVP, Academic All-District

Coach of the Year: Dana Beal, Shiner St. Paul

Setters Kristin Schacherl, sr,

Shiner,, 627 assists, 252 digs,55 aces

Cassidy LaFLeur, sr, Gon-zales, 25 aces, 92% serve percentage, 193 assists, 6 total blocks,104 digs

Callie Witte, sr, Yoakum, 70 aces, 311 points, 139 kills, 756 assists, 32 receiv-ing, 63 blocks, 290 digs,

Leading by the score of 31-12 at halftime, the Gonzales Apaches had their district opener against Yoakum well under control.

The Bulldogs, however, had a dif-ferent idea, and went on a 16-7 run in the third, and followed up with 13 of 16 points in the fourth quarter to force overtime.

The Apaches (1-7, 1-0) got their act together and won, 53-47, Friday night

at GHS Special Events Center“We have to learn to finish games

better,” Gonzales head coach Ray-mond Lopez said. “It was the same thing last year as we would get ahead and not finish the game. I think it comes down to fundamentals. We need to make better decisions, better shots and make our free throws.”

He said the Apaches did play well on defense.

“I told them Yoakum will make a

run in the second half and we have to keep tabs on TJ Hights and Joe Mire-les, Jr. We would need to defend those two well.”

Gonzales also had a game plan to power through Yoakum with an in-side game.

“Our plan was to attack their post player with ours. We would either score or get fouled,” Lopez said. “And it worked.”

Yoakum put up a gallant effort but could not overcome Gonzales in the

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WAELDER — The Waelder Wild-cats did pretty good for not having two starters, Deondre and Keyshawn Fields, available to them on Tuesday night as they came up a little short against Aggieland Home School, 59-51, at Waelder ISD Gymnasium.

“Our guys competed well for miss-ing two starters,” Waelder head coach David President said. “For us to get down by 22 points and come back to lose by just a couple of points, I could not ask for anything more.”

Going into the fourth frame, the

Wildcats had bagged just 26 points but exploded for 25 points.

“We tightened up our defense and got some baskets in transition,” Presi-dent said. “We just fought our way back.”

The ‘Cats have had a little bit of a break for the last several days.

“We had not really played a game in about a week and a half so we got a little tired,” he said. “We missed a lot of open shots in the first half.”

The Panthers opened the game with a 5-0 lead, and Waelder came back with a layup from Tracey Moore, two triples and a deuce from Caleb Ibarra for a 10-6 lead.

Aggieland got a layup from Ben Linder to stop the Waelder run and Ibarra passed to Jeremy Gonzales who made a two for a 12-8 ‘Cats ad-vantage.

The Panthers then scored four straight to tie the game at 12-12 at the end of the first quarter.

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Gonzales’ Alyas Ramirez drives inside for a field-goal attempt as Jared Garza (5) and Chase Hermes defend for Yoakum. (Photo by Mark Lube) CATS, Page C3

Wildcats come up short

The Gonzales girls and boys pow-erlifting teams finished in fourth place in their first meet of the season Thursday at Schulenburg.

The Lady Apaches had three first-place finishers in Ashton Miller (181 class), Gabby Rodriguez (220 class) and Ericka Hernandez (220 plus class). Miller had a total lift of 605, Rodrogiuez had a 555 total and Her-nandez totaled 875. Alexis Cerda was third in the 165 class with a 570 totoal and Roma Gallardo was fifth in the 148 class, getting a total lift of 445.

For the Apaches, Jamie Tellez won the 181 class and was named the Outstanding Boys lifter (181-super heavyweight) at the meet. He had a total of 1,165. Jose Contreras won the 220 class with a 1,120 total, Alex Ortiz was second in the 132 class with 760 total, Walter Hood placed third in the 242 class with 1,140, Trent Schauer came in fourth place in the 181 class with 875 and Ken-neth Hernandez was fifth in the 198

class with 935.The Hallettsville boys came in

third place at the meet. Drew Haas won the 148 class with a 1,015 total and Jacob Baker was fifth with 700. Seth Grasshoff was second in the 165 class with 970. Kaden Hardt won the 198 class with a total of 1,175. Eddie Lopez was second in the 220 class with 1,085 and Dillon Steffek was first in the 275 class with 1,265.

• The Yoakum Bulldogs came in third place in their own meet with 24 points, Cuero was seventh with 12 points and Nixon-Smiley came in ninth with five points.

For the Bulldogs, Cody Faust was fourth in the 114 class with 545, Ga-briel James Garcia placed fifth in the 123 class with a total of 480, Michael Chomout was eighth in the 132 class with 695, Juan Gonzales was second in the 148 class with 1,010, Nathan Thiry was fourth with a total of 915, Jared Garza finished runner up in the 165 class with 1,135 and Ricky Camarillo totaled 965 for fifth place in the 181 class. Gabriel Garcia came

in second in the 242 class with 1,370 and Neal Formolo followed with a total of 1,180. Krystian Brzozowski was seventh in the 242 class with 1,030 and Carson Klesel was No. 12 in the 275 class with 850.

For Nixon-Smiley, Tom Palacio was third in the 132 class with 850, Hector Campos was seventh in the 165 class with 975, Riley Samford was fourth in the 198 with a total of 875, Oscar Torres was ninth in the 220 class with 1,050.

For the Gobblers, Carl Lindley was third in the 114 class with a 560 total, Triston Barefield was sixth in the 148 class with a 900 total, Travis Zavesky was No. 18 with 640 and Abraham Ramirez was was sixth in the 165 class with 1,065. Wesley Roberts was runner up in the 198 with 1,015 and Hunter Dogggett followed with a to-tal of 885. Brandon Trevino was fifth in the 220 class with 1,085, Andrew Munoz was sixth in the 275 class with 1,075 and Diego Hernandez was sixth in the super heavyweight with 1,035.

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ScoreboardGHS squads grab 4th in meet

Powerlifting

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ALL-CANNON: Volleyball honor roll saluted

Academic All-District, 26-3A All-District MVP Setter.

Rachel Saulnier, sr,Hallettsville Sacred Heart, 5 assists per game, 2 digs per game

Tiffani Shellenbarger sr, Cuero, 82 kills, 33 blocks, 547 assists, 343 digs, 33 aces.

Academic All-State, Academic All-District, Honorable Mention All- District.

Heather Henneke, sr, Hallettsville, 271 assists, 77 kills, 32 aces,2 block assists, 9 solo blocks, 73 digs in district, First Team All District

LiberoMadison Musik , jr, Gon-

zales, 19 aces, 298 good serve receptions, 207 digs

Shelby Pesek , sr, Yoa-kum, 13 aces, 161 points, 5 kills, 15 assists, 329 re-ceiving, 230 digs, Aca-demic All-District, 26-3A 2nd Team All-District.

Jaycie Orsak ,sr, Hal-lettsville Sacred Heart, 4 digs per game, 2.3 pass ratio, .5 aces per game

Justyce Turner, jr Cu-ero, 31 kills, 5 assists, 536 digs, 2013 First Team All-

District, Academic All-District

Outside HitterJulianna Rankin,

sr,Shiner 281 kills, 315 digs, 35 blocks, 91 aces

Danyelle Glass sr, Gon-zales, 11 aces, 85% serve percentage, 125 kills, 203 good serve receptions,

17 total blocks, 123 digsReagan Renken, sr, Yoa-

kum, 18 aces, 169 points, 160 kills, 10 assists, 182 receiving, 10 blocks, 133 digs, 26-3A Honorable Mention

Chandler Fike, sr, Flato-nia, 187 kills, 142 digs, 33 aces, 11 solo blocks

Savannah Flood, soph, Flatonia , 169 kills, 14 solo blocks, 19 aces, 27 digs

Samantha Siegel, sr, Shiner St. Paul, First Team All-District, Second-Team All-State

5 kills per set, pass rate of 2.6 out of 3, 1 ace per set. 6 digs per set, led dis-trict in kills and aces.

Emily Harper, jr , Hal-lettsville Sacred Heart, 1 ace per game, 2 kills per game, 2 digs per game

Missy Odom, jr, Cuero, 194 kills, 85 blocks, 251 digs, 34 aces, 2013 1st Team All-District

Madison Schindler, sr,

Hallettsville, 112 kills, 178 digs, 30 aces, 5 block as-sists, 7 blocks in district

Middle BlockerAmanise Coleman,sr,

Shiner, 273 kills, 125 blocks, 72 digs

Kendall Fougerat, jr, Gonzales, 11 aces, 98.4% serve percentage, 94 kills, 99 good serve receptions

29 total blocks, 106 digsMolly Barnick, soph,

Gonzales,3 aces, 61 kills, 13 assists, 27 good serve receptions, 40 total blocks

17 digsJaccari Hights ,sr, Yoa-

kum, 1 ace, 6 points, 130 kills, 17 assists, 22 receiv-ing, 103 blocks, 68 digs, 26-3A All-District, Aca-demic All-District

Savannah Martinez, sr, Nixon-Smiley, 147 kills, 90.2 service

Jacy Pawelek, sr, Shiner St Paul, 3 kills per set, 7 digs per set , 2.6 pass rat-ing,. 92% service percent-age First Team All-District

Martina Stavinoha frosh, Cuero, 297 kills, 198 blocks, 86 digs, 2013 New Comer of the year

Kaelen Sievers, soph, Cuero, 155 kills, 132 blocks, 92 digs, 27 aces, 2013 Second Team All-District

Honorable MentionTabitha Blaschke, jr,

Shiner,, middle blocker, 140 kills, 133 blocks, 56 digs

Danielle Flowers, jr, Gonzales, setter, 19 aces, 96.3% serve percentage, 136 assists, 73 digs

Faith Hagan, jr, Yoakum, right side/setter, 27 aces, 136 kills, 203 assists, 316 receiving, 28 blocks, 227 digs, 26-3A First Team All-District, Academic All-State

Mia Knetig, soph, Cu-ero, setter, 47 kills, 323 assists, 210 digs, 35 aces, 2013 Second Team All Dis-trict, All-District Academic

Emmarie Johnson se-nior, Cuero,outside hit-ter,2013 Honorable Mention All-District, Aca-demic All-District, Select-ed to Victoria Chick Fila All Star Game

Claire Patterson, Luling, All-District

Emma Wick, jr, Halletts-ville,1 assist, 64 kills, 61 digs, 35 aces, 2 block as-sists, Second Team All Dis-trict

Cassidy Targac, sr, Hal-lettsville, 5 assists, 53 kills, 26 digs, 9 aces, 6 block as-sists, 3 solo blocks, Sec-ond Team All District

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Gonzales Little League registrationThe Gonzales Little League registration will take place

Jan. 22, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Gonzales High School caf-eteria.

Prices are $45 for T-Ball and Coach Pitch, and the Pee Wee, Minor, Major leagues are $60.

The Junior league will be $80.Please bring each child’s original birth certificate and

three proofs of residency (driver’s license, report card, utility bill, etc).

Persons interested in volunteering should bring a copy of a valid driver’s license.

Band on the Run 5KThe Gonzales High School Mighty Apache Marching

Band will be hosting the Band on the Run 5K at 8 a.m. Jan. 25 at the GHS Band Hall. The run will go south from the high school to the Lions Frisbee Golf Course and back.

The fee will be $20, and you can register online at https://www.runreg.com/Net/3852/Apache-Band-on-the-Run or in person at the GHS Field House. There will be multiple age groups, T-Shirts are included and med-als will be awarded. All proceeds will benefit the Mighty Apache Marching Band.

Yoakum men’s basketball leagueThe Yoakum adult men’s basketball league is set to begin lat-

er this month. Game nights will be on Sundays through May. If interested in signing a team up for the league, please call Mike McCracken at 361-655-2909.

San Antonio women’ssoccer league needs playersThe Women’s Soccer Association of San Antonio (WSASA) is

in need of female players for women and coed teams that play Sunday at STAR Complex in San Antonio. For more information, please contact Jackie Thompson at [email protected] or text to 210-602-5645.

Texas Girls Coaches Assciationbasketball pollClass 3A1. LaVega (26-0) 2. Argyle (24-1) 3. Navasota (24-3) 4. West

Oso (20-4) 5. Yoakum (20-4)6. Lubbock Estacado (15-8) 7. Celina (19-4) 8. Bridge City

(24-3) 9. Dalhart (18-4) 10. Ford (19-4)11. Levelland (17-5) 12. Texarkana Pleasant Grove (18-4) 13.

Hondo (17-2) 14. Melissa (16-2) 15. Fairfield (17-6) 16. Brown-wood (16-5) 17. Wylie (18-5) 18. La Vernia (18-5) 19. Bullard (18-5)

20. Needville (17-5) 21. Big Spring (16-4) 22. Geronimo Na-varro (18-5) 23. Stafford (16-3) 24. Canyon Lake (17-6) 25t. West Orange-Stark (15-6) 25t. Liberty Hill (14-9)

Class 2A1. Brock (22-2) 2. Sunnyvale (25-0) 3. Central Heights (25-0)

4. San Antonio Cole (27-1) 5. Hallettsville (23-3) 6. Grandview (21-2) 7. Rogers (20-3) 8. Alba-Golden (18-3) 9. Winnsboro (23-3) 10. Cisco (18-1) 11. Franklin (17-5) 12. Winona (15-3) 13. Sonora (20-4) 14. Wall (17-4) 15. Tuscola Jim Ned (16-5) 16. Woodville (18-4) 17. Bells (16-6) 18. Life Oak Cliff (14-6) 19. Rivercrest (14-4) 20. Karnes City (21-6) 21. Jourdanton (18-6) 22. Jarrell (20-3) 23. Union Grove (16-4) 24. Canadian (17-3) 25t. Olton (18-6) 25t. Farmersville (14-5)

Class 1A Division 21. Roscoe Highland (17-0) 2. Calvert (17-0) 3. Frost (16-2)

4. Follett (18-1) 5. Lipan (22-1) 6. Morgan (15-2) 7. Buckholts (15-4) 8. Clyde Eula (19-4) 9. Chireno (20-4) 10. London (17-2)

11. Miami (16-4) 12. Cross Plains (13-4) 13. Evant (11-3) 14. Moulton (14-4) 15. Walnut Springs (14-6) 16. Gorman (12-4) 17. Leakey (11-3) 18. Evant (10-3) 19. Leggett (15-4) 20. Goodrich (16-6)

21. Nazareth (15-3) 22. Hermleigh (10-4) 23. Strawn (15-7) 24. Cotton Center (12-4) 25T. Saint Jo (13-8) 25T. Paducah (12-7)

Gonzales Junior High’s Kalub Carrizales (above) dishes the ball to a team-mate Thursday in the Gonzales 8th B’s 26-18 win over La Grange. Car-rizales had 13 points. Ki-eran Grant (right) takes a shot over some La Grange player Thursday in the Apaches’ narrow 11-9 win

AUSTIN— The State Executive Committee of the University Interscholastic League will convene at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, at the UIL Building in Austin to determine the eligibility of a student athlete and discuss alleged UIL rule violations.

Water Valley High School will appeal a District 14-1A Executive Committee Decisions Regarding Eligibility of a Student Athlete, Section 443, Changing Schools for Athletic Reasons.

Bryan Rudder High School will appeal the Violation of Section 1208(j)(3), Ejection from a contest while on Probation. Coach Daryl Mason.

Franklin High School will appeal of Section 1208, Ejection from a contest, Coach Shad Reed.

The State Executive Committee meeting is an open meeting and all interested parties are welcome to attend.

UIL executivecommittee setto hear appealsCannon News [email protected]

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end.“It took a team effort to stage

a comeback and we just came up a little short,” Yoakum head coach Joe Mireles, Sr. said. “Gonzales played a great game against us.”

The Apaches opened the game with a 6-0 lead as Jordan Johnson got an early offensive board and turned it into a three-point play. Joe Ryan Car-rizales came up with a defen-sive board at the opposite end

and threaded a pass to Aaron Hunt who drained a triple.

Yoakum then scored four of the next six points on plays by Chase Hermes. Gonzales then ended the period on an 8-2 run as Tyshawn Erskin hit a three, assisted on a Darrance James layup and Hunt connected on another long-range shot.

In the second period, Hunt converted his third three-point shot of the game to give the Apaches a 25-9 advantage.

Gonzales continued to con-trol the tempo as James put

back a missed shot, Johnson scored after a pass from Erskin and Wade Miller hit a short-range basket.

Yoakum ended the frame on a good note as Joe Mireles, Jr. made a triple after a feed from Jared Garza.

In the third quarter, scoring seemed to be sparse for the Apaches at first while Yoakum got a bucket from Hermes and a trio of free throws from Tim-my Blakeney.

Gonzales bounced back with a three-point play by

James to go up 36-17 but the Bulldogs ended the quarter on an 11-2 run.

Yoakum continued its comeback attempt as Hermes converted a three-point play and Justin Brown sank a cou-ple of baskets to bring them within 41-35. Later, Yoakum was within 41-37 with 1:40 left in the fourth.

The Apaches missed some free throws and Hermes scored to bring Yoakum to within 41-39 with 12.78 seconds left.

A layup by Hights allowed

the ‘Dogs to tie the game at 41-41 with just four seconds left.

In overtime, James worked to put Gonzales back in the lead at 44-41 and Hights came through for Yoakum with a three to tie the game with 1:53 left in the period.

The Apaches then went on a 7-3 run to lead 51-47 with 21 seconds left. Alyas Ramirez dropped in two free throws at the 0:05 mark for a 53-47 and Yoakum got just one more point, a free throw by Mireles, Jr with under six seconds to

play.

Gonzales 53, Yoakum 47 (OT)Yoakum 6 6 16 13 7—48Gonzales 16 15 7 3 12—53

Yoakum: Chase Hermes 6 3-3 15, Joe Mireles, Jr. 2 3-6 9, Justin Brown 4 1-2 9, TJ Hights 3 0-0 8, Timmy Blak-eney 0 3-3 3, Will Thurmond 0 2-2 2, Casey Morrow 0 1-2 1, Glenn Lowe 0 1-2 1. Totals 15 14-20 48

Gonzales: Jordan Johnson 8 2-7 18, Darrance James 7 2-3 16, Aaron Hunt 3 0-2 9, Tyshawn Erskin 1 0-3 3, Joe Ryan Carrizales 1 1-4 3, Wade Miller 1 0-0 2, Alyas Ramirez 0 2-4 2. Totals 21 7-21 53.

Aggieland scored the first 12 points of the sec-ond frame and the ‘Cats countered with five of nine points with a bucket from Tracey Moore and a triple from Gonzales.

Ibarra made a three to bring Waelder to within 28-20 but the Panthers hit a free throw to up the lead to 29-20 at halftime.

The Panthers really took control in the third quarter with a 13-0 run, paced by eight points from Linder. Waelder got five points from Ibarra but later was down 47-26 to start the fourth quar-

ter.Then the ‘Cats heated

up with 11 of the first 14 points — Stephen Ew-ing passed to Ibarra for a two-point shot, Moore made a free throw and later scored on a layup after a feed from Ew-ing. Ibarra and Gonzales both sank a three to bring Waelder to within 51-37.

Ewing got a steal and score and later a Gon-zales steal turned into a basket by Ibarra to bring Waelder to within 52-41.

Ewing made a couple of free throws and Ibar-ra sank a three to bring Waelder within 52-46

with 2:17 left to play.Closer to the end, Gon-

zales hit a long-range shot with eight seconds to go to provide the final score as the Panthers were able to hold off Waelder.

Waelder would have played Prairie Lea in dis-trict but the Indians had to cancel the remainder of their season just after the break due to inad-equate numbers.

President scrambled to fill the hole and was able to arrange for Aggieland Home School Panthers, out of College Station, to make the trip to Waelder.

The Panthers has some height on their

team,capped by Jeremiah Allen who stands at 6 feet, 8 inches.

“We will not see 6-8 players in our region,” President said.

Waelder is now 22-7 on the season.

Aggieland Home School 59, Waelder 51

Aggieland 12 17 18 12—59Waelder 12 8 6 25—51

Aggieland Home School: John Hale 4 7-8 16, Ben Linder 8 0-0 14, John Thomas 4 1-2 9, Peter Hamiter 4 0-0 8, Jeremi-ah Allen 2 1-4 5, Jackson Rolla 2 0-0 4, Caleb Postman 0 3-6 3. Totals 24 12-20 59.

Waelder: Caleb Ibarra 10 1-2 27, Tracey Moore 4 3-4 11, Jeremy Gonzales 4 0-2 11, Ste-phen Ewing 0 2-2 2. Totals 18 6-10 51.

Gonzales Lady Apaches head coach Valerie Akpan and Yoakum Lady Bull-dog boss Zach Burleson reached a consensus fol-lowing Yoakum’s 62-43 win over Gonzales on Friday.

That the No.6 Lady Bull-dogs are a very good team and that Gonzales played very well.

“Give Yoakum credit. They are a great team,” Ak-pan said. “We played great. I feel it’s the best we have played this season.”

“Gonzales played excep-tionally well and I was very impressed,” Burleson said.

“We still have to work on rebounding. Yoakum out rebounded us and I think that was the difference in the game,” Akpan said

The Lady Apaches got quick two-out-of-three baskets early in the game due to positive energy.

“We were confident to start the game,” Akpan said.

Yoakum (20-4, 3-0) ral-lied to take an 18-8 lead after the first quarter and held a 29-19 lead at inter-mission.

“We took better care of the ball and started making our shots,” Burleson said. ‘It was a tough night for us just because what Gon-zales was able to do but we weathered the storm.”

To open the third quar-ter, Yoakum made three field goals, including a pair of three-point shots, within a minute or so, to gain con-trol of the game.

“We were fortunate to come up with a turnover or two,” Burleson added.

Akpan was pleased with how her team handled the rivalry game.

“We are learning from each game and we have to put it all together,” she said.

Tajerrica Smith and Kelsey Hardy guided Gon-zales to an 8-5 lead about halfway through the open-ing quarter.

Callie Witte and De-siree Garza nailed a couple

of triples to put the Lady Bulldogs ahead 12-8. Witte took a pass from Jaccari Hights and hit a three to give Yoakum an 18-8 lead at the end of first quarter.

Renae Camarillo smoked a couple of tres in the sec-ond period to bring Gon-zales within six, 20-14.

A three by Garza put Yo-akum ahead 24-14, Smith answered with another three-point shot and the Lady ‘Dogs ended the quar-ter on a 5-2 run as Celine Markert and Latrice Brown converted field goals.

To start the third period, Witte hit two long-range efforts and Hights made a basket as Yoakum flung out eight points for a 37-19 lead.

Smith got a triple to bring Gonzales to within 37-22 and Yoakum then scored six straight points. The Lady Apaches con-cluded the frame with six straight points as Smith hit two jumpers and Claudia Franklin got a steal, dished the ball to Camarillo who

passed to Hardy for the basket.

Hights and Garza helped Yoakum start the fourth frame with a 49-28 ad-vantage. The teams traded blows for a couple of min-utes — Camarillo got a three, Markert assisted on a Beth Moehlman basket, Franklin got an offensive board and scored, Garza and Hights made baskets, Smith made another triple and Camisha Williams scored for Yoakum, putting her team ahead 60-39.

The Lady Apaches then scored four of the next six points to end the game.

Yoakum 62, Gonzales 43Yoakum 18 11 14 19-62Gonzales 8 11 9 15-43

Yoakum: Desiree Garza 6 0-0 15, Callie Witte 4 2-4 14, Jacarri Hights 6 2-5 14, Latrice Brown 5 0-4 10, Celine Markert 2 1-2 5, Beth Moehlman 1 0-0 2, Camisha Williams 1 0-2 2. Totals 25 5-17 62

Gonzales:Tarjerrica Smith 9 0-2 23, Renae Camarillo 3 0-0 9, Kelsey Hardy 3 0-0 6, Amanda Dixson 1 0-0 2, Claudia Franklin 1 0-0 2, Jordan Pitman 0 1-2 1. Totals 17 1-4 43.

WAELDER — The Prai-rie Lea Lady Arrows caught fire in the first quarter and carried the momentum to a 49-18 win over Waelder Tuesday night at Waelder ISD Gymnasium.

Shelli Hardaway made the first field goal and hit one of two in Prairie Lea’s first trip to the free-throw line. Mariah Tahak made two buckets, including a three and Hardaway hit an-other field goal to put the Lady Arrows ahead 10-0.

Waelder begin to settle in as Kelsey Gonzales made a jumper, later got an offen-sive board and fed Chelsea

Nichols for the shot that brought the Lady Wildcats to within 10-5.

Prairie Lea then closed out the frame with 15 of 16 points as Nia Rivas, Cean-na Cantrell and Tahak took turns converting field goals.

The teams traded three-point baskets to kick off the second quarter of ac-tion and the Lady Arrows ended action with a 5-2 run to hold a 33-12 advantage to head into the break

Prairie Lea opened the third period with the first eight points and Waelder made a recovery as Yas-min Porter hit two shots to bring the home team to within 41-16. The frame concluded with a bucket

from Tahak and the Lady Arrows held a 43-16 advan-tage.

Prairie Lea wrapped up the contest with six of eight points in the fourth quarter. Marissa Ramirez scored the Lady ‘Cats’ lone bucket at the start, on the pass from Nichols.

Prairie Lea 49, Waelder 18Prairie Lea 25 8 10 6—49Waelder 6 6 4 2—18

Prairie Lea: Nia Rivas 9 0-0 18, Mariah Tahak 5 0-0 14, Shel-li Hardaway 4 1-6 9, Ceanna Cantrell 4 0-0 8, Marcheyell Lewis 0 0-2 0. Totals 22 1-8 49.

Waelder: Chelsea Nichols 2 1-8 7, Marissa Ramirez 2 1-2 5, Yas-min Porter 2 0-0 4, Kelsey Gonza-les 1 0-2 2, Julissa Avila 0 0-2 0. Totals 7 2-12 18.

Callie Witte (33) puts up a shot as Lady Apache play-ers Jordan Pitman (25) and Danielle Flowers (13) at-tempt to make a defensive play. (Photo by Mark Lube)

‘Lady Dogs hold off GonzalesBy MARK LUBE

[email protected]

Marissa Ramirez eyeballs a pass from Julissa Avila (13) Tuesday evening in Waelder’s home loss to Praire Lea. (Photo by Mark Lube)

Fast start lifts Prairie Leapast Waelder girls, 49-18By MARK LUBE

[email protected]

APACHES: Gonzales turns back Yoakum in OT thrillerContinued from page C1

In the second half, Jeremy Gonzales dribbles past John Hale. (Photo by Mark Lube)

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The Nixon-Smiley Mustangs tore into Stock-dale, 79-43, on Friday. The Mustangs led 23-8 after one quarter and 43-10 at halftime. Nix-on-Smiley held a 17-14 run in the third and the teams split 38 points in the fourth quarter. Gar-rett Earlywine led the Mustangs with 19 points, Samuel Moore bagged 16 points, Jordan Van Auken had 13 points, Nick Pena bagged 12 points, Dev-on Warzecha had nine points, Jared Van Auken had bucketed six points, Luis Limo and David Miles each finished with two points.

•The Gonzales Lady Apaches fell in their sec-ond district game after a 55-36 setback to Gid-dings on Jan. 7.

Gonzales fell to 0-4 in district with a 48-36 loss to Cuero on Tuesday. Tajerrica Smith had 13 points to lead Gonzales, Jordan Pitman had five points, Renae Camarillo and Kelsey Hardy scored four points each, Ericka Hernandez, Amanda Dix-son and Claudia Franklin bagged two points each.

For Cuero, Martina Stavinoha dropped in 15 points, Jaslyn Mathis net-ted eight points, Chelsea Veit scored six points, Emmarie Johnson had five points,Missy Odom booked four points, Kyra Johnson and Mary Kate Krueger bagged three points, Kaylyn Sievers and Courtney Clark sank two points.

•The Gonzales Apach-es lost their final non-district game to Canyon Lake, 52-39, on Jan. 7.

Jordan Johnson bagged 13 points, Tyshawn Er-

skin sank 12 points, Aar-

on Hunt had five points, Alyas Ramirez chipped in four points, Jared Smit bagged three points and Wade Miller concluded the contest with two points.

•The St. Paul girls bas-ketball team dropped a close game to New Braun-fels Christian Academy on Jan. 7, 46-43.

The Lady Cardinals forged a 14-13 lead after the first quarter but were outscored by NBCA 15-7 in the second period.

NBCA took a 39-30 after action in the third quarter and the Lady Cardinals scored 13 of 20 points in the fourth quar-ter.

Jacy Pawelek led St. Paul on the scoreboard with 23 points, Nata-lie Jackson had seven points, Jordan Pawelek, Shaelynn Malatek and Christina Squyres had four points each, and Ashlyn Patek finished with one point. Malatek had five rebounds, Ma-latek and Patek had three assists each, Sqyres had three steals with Ma-latek, Jordan Pawelek and Jacy Pawelek getting one block each.

• The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs dropped a district game, 67-44, to Hallettsville on Friday.

The Lady Brahmas took a 24-3 lead after the first quarter and outscored Nixon-Smiley 13-11 in the second box. The Lady Mustangs managed a 19-16 run in the third period and Hallettsville closed out the game with 13 of 24 points in the fourth quarter.

Tyhanna Mejia led the Lady Mustangs with 17 points, Savannah Marti-nez scored 12 points, Ale-na Alvarez bagged nine

points, Megan Guerra scored three points, with Natalie Trammell, Brooke Hester and Celeste Ar-riage finishing with a single point each.

For Hallettsville,Imari Grant scored 14 points Cassidy Targac and Heather Henneke each deposited 12 points, Emma Wick and Kasey Hairell finished with 11 points and Danishia Sil-gero chipped in seven points.

Nixon-Smiley came back with an 84-30 win over Stockdale on Tues-day. The Lady Mustangs led 19-3 after the first quarter and outscored Stockdale23-12 in the second frame. Nixon-Smiley scored 24 of 31 points in the third quar-ter and closed out the win with an 18-8 run in the fourth period.

Martinez dropped in 23 points, Mejia netted 14 points, Alvarez and Arriaga chipped in 12 points, Megan Guerra added 10 points, Lexi Trammell had five points, and the pair of Natalie Trammell and Christy Perez finished with four points each.

The win boosts the Lady Mustangs to 14-11 and 4-3.

• The Flatonia Bulldogs fell to Weimar, 52-35, on Friday. Weimar took a 15-9 lead after action in the first quarter and out-scored Flatonia 16-9 in the second period.

The Wildcats scored nine of 15 points in the third quarter and held a 12-11 scoring advantage in the last eight minutes.

Casen Novak led the ‘Dogs with 14 points, Wyatt Wehmeyer bagged nine points, Matt Rowell finished with five points,

Jacob Barta scored four points, Will Bruns sank two points and Samuel Netrol scored one point.

• The Shiner Lady Co-manches picked up a non-district win Friday against Victoria Cobras, 60-30. Amanise Coleman led Shiner with 24 points, Shamyra Coleman had 10 points, Kori Landman banked seven points, Ju-lianna Rankin had five points, Mackinley Pilat and Jenna Berkovsky had four points each while Sarah Neal, Lenae Krem-ling and Jennifer Hartl had two points each.

The Lady Comanches won their district opener Tuesday at Ganado, 45-30.

• The Shiner Coman-ches fell in district to Ganado, 49-44, on Tues-day. Blake Mraz bagged 14 points, Justin Stovall banked 11 points, Chad Neubauer dropped in eight points, Rigo Ba-ray deposited five points with Ethan Berger, Kris Hampton and Colby Jahn chipping in two points each.

• The Cuero Lady Gob-blers picked up a district win against Smithville, 42-32, on Friday. Odom led Cuero with 12 points, Emmarie Johnson had 10 points, Stavinoha and Mathis each had seven points, with Veit and Krueger finishing with three points each.

• The Hallettsville Brahmas beat Nixon-Smiley 56-48 on Friday. The Brahmas led 16-9 after one quarter and 33-19 at halftime. Both teams had 10 points in the third quarter and Nixon-Smiley held a 19-13 edge in the fourth box. For Hallettsville, Jima-rio Grounds scored 16 points, Landon McAfee had 14 points, Dalton Herrington dropped in 11 points, Walker Dow-ell had 10 points, Tren-ton McGee chipped in five points, Hunter Mi-can scored two points

and Reid Leopold fin-ished with one point. For Nixon-Smiley, Moore sank 16 points, Warzecha had 11 points, Earlywine bagged six points, Pena had another five points, Limon and Jared Van Auken neted four points while Treon Fatheree sank two points.

Hallettsville defeated Moulton, 56-44, in a non-district game on Monday. Landon McAfee sank 16 points for Hallettsville, Grounds scored nine points, McGee finished with seven points, Dowell and Herrington bucketed six points, Kaylon Massey and Mican dropped in three points, Cale Shimek and Tim Sheppard had two points while Court-land Janak bagged one point.

For Moulton, Matt Or-sak had 16 points, Den-nis Lopez banked in six points, Mario Pineda and Juan Hernandez had five points, Nicholas Perez scored three points, Tan-ner Nicholas-Ranton and Jaydon Nieto had two points each.

• The Poth Lady Pirates defeated Luling Lady Ea-gles, 68-22, on Friday.

• The Poth Pirates edged Luling, 41-38, on Tuesday. The Eagles led 12-6 after one quarter and 16-9 at halftime. Poth scored 12 of 18 to trail just 22-21 to enter the fourth quarter where it outscored Luling 20-16. Josh Alvarez had 12 points, Reece Franks scored nine points, Juan Ordonez, Birar Bullock and Rene Casarez had four points, Taylen Moore and Daryl Carter dropped in two points while Bren-den Cubit had one point.

• The Gonzales ju-nior high boys took on La Grange on Thursday at home. The 8th B team won 26-18 to improve to 2-3. Kalub Carrizales led the team with 13 points, Corey Anzaldua and IG Franklin bagged four points each.

The 8th A team won

31-21 to improve to 3-4 and 2-3. Garrett Rickman scored 10 points and was 5-for-6 from the free-throw line. Trevian Mc-Neil had nine points and six blocks.

The 7th B team won 11-9 with Kieran Grant scoring four points, Gavin Navarro bagged three points with Cole Hender-shot and Luis Leija sink-ing two points each.

The 7th A team lost a close one, 29-28. Matthew Velasquez bucketed 13 points, Marvin Cardoza netted eight points, Seth Gibson had three points with Taylor Andrews and Ja’corveon Walton sinking two points each.

• The Gonzales 7th A team lost on the road to La Grange on Thurs-day with Destiny Hunt dropping in eight points, Alexis Ramirez scored six points and Jordan Mal-danado chipped in four points.

The Gonzales 8th B team fell to La Grange, with Jayden Eckols and Paige Cantu scoring the points.

The Gonzales 8th A team defeated the Lady Leps, 24-15, with 14 points from Haley Gar-za. Amerie White, Isabel Martinez, Seidy Villegas, Karla Mireles and Fernan-da Velasquez scored two points each.

• The Gonzales 7th and 8th girls A teams played at the Shiner Tournament this weekend, both com-ing in third place. Leading scorers for the 7th A team were Destiny Hunt with 10 points, Yaslyn May-berry and Alexis Ramirez bagged four points each, and Jordan Maldanado scored two points.

For the 8th A team, Haley Garza had a good weekend with 24 points. Amerie White, Cameron Kluting and Desaray Ro-driguez had six points each, and Isabel Martinez, Fernanda Velazquez and Karla Mireles chipped in two points each.


Mustangs hit high gear against Stockdale 79-43Area Hoops Roundup

From Coaches’ [email protected]

Gonzales junior Bailey Connell competed in the 60-meter hurdles at an indoor track meet last weekend at Texas A&M University in College Station. She com-pleted the short race in 108 seconds, finishing in No. 64 in the preliminaries.

London-bound WildcatWaelder 2012 graduate and University of Mary Hardin Baylor sophomore Zach Ramirez will be spending the spring semester studying abroad in London, Eng-land. Shown with Zach is mother Olivia, father Adam and sister Marissa.

Yoakum Jaccari Hights (left) and Claudia Franklin of Gonzales scramble for pos-session of a loose ball on Friday. Yoakum won the 26-3A game 62-43. (Photo by Mark Lube)

Chase Hermes looks for a way inside, past Alyas Ramirez and Joe Ryan Carriza-les in Gonzales’ 53-47 overtime win over Yoakum Friday. (Photo by Mark Lube)

Missing Bull: White faced Brangus with black body. Left ear Tag 34. Lost around Thursday 1-9-14 on FM 1296. 1 year old. Reward offered for return. 857-6514.--------------------------Found: Female Dachsund, reddish color. Under 2 years old. Call 830-857-4012.--------------------------Found: Male, Jack Russell & Terrier mix dog on 11/27/13 off Hwy. 80 & 466. Has not been fixed. Call 830-556--4051.--------------------------Lost: Black & Tan mixed Breed Dog on 11-28-2013 on CR 289. Answers to “Bade” has injured back leg. Call 830-437-5402 if found.--------------------------

Busco por una pare-ja de baile. Busco por una mujer que quiere bailer.Una que sabe como bailar o que quiere aprender bailes. Yo bailo swing, hus-tle, tango , waltz, 2 step, salsa, me-ringue, cha cha, y unos oltros bailes. Llamame a 832 235 9662 Soy America-no y hablo Espanol. me llamo John.--------------------------Female dance part-ner wanted. Must be someone that wants to dance. May know how to dance or may not. All kinds of dance. Willing to train. Contact John at 832-235-9662.--------------------------Gonzales Master Gardeners need

Black Walnut seeds for 3rd grade plant-ing project. Need 2013 seeds. Call Nancy Fostes at 512-431-4444.--------------------------FREE GED classes, day (M T W and Th, 8 30 to noon) and night (M and W 6 30 to 9), Gonzales Learning Center, 1135 St. Paul, 672-8291. --------------------------Job Corps is cur-rently enrolling stu-dents aged 16-24 in over 20 vocational trades at no-cost! Will help students get drivers license GED or High School diploma and col-lege training if qual-ified. For more info call 512-665-7327.--------------------------

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Wrangler Trucking is seeking reliable, trustworthy CDL Drivers. Vacuum Trailers. Located at 2006 Robertson, Gonzales. Call 361-396-2606 for more information.--------------------------Help Wanted: Cooks & Dishwashers. Ap-ply at Edna’s Diner in Luling, 175 E. Hwy. 90, Luling, be-sides Love’s Truck Stop.--------------------------Mr. Taco is now hir-ing for all positions. Apply in person at 726 Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales.--------------------------

CDL DRIVERS WANTED

J.M. Oilfield Service, a family oriented company is seek-ing professional

& reliable Class A CDL employees. Re-quirements: 2 years experience tanker and must be will-ing to get HazMat endorsement ASAP. Call 830-672-8000.--------------------------AVON Representa-tives Wanted! Great earning opportu-nities! Buy or Sell! Call 830-672-2271, Independent Sales Rep.

Moving Garage Sale. Saturday, Jan-uary 18. 1324 Hill-top Road, Shiner, Tx. 7-Noon. Furniture, washer, dryer, nurs-ing uniforms, men & kids clothes, lots of misc. items.

CASH REGISTERSamsung model #5100 Series. Pro-grammable menu cash register. This register new sells for $695.00. Gently used. Everything works! Comes with box of ribbons! $175.00 obo. 512-308-9648.--------------------------

PARKING LOTSTRIPER

Rust-Oeleumbrand push type parking striper. Everything works. Several cans of paint included. $85.00. 512-308-9648.--------------------------TV for sale!!!! Like new 19” Vizio digi-tal, flat-screen TV. Seldom used. $80.00. Call 830-672-9307.

Low Boy Trailer. 5x10. $625. 361-208-3565 anytime.--------------------------For Sale. 140 joints of 2 3/8 pip. $5,600 firm. 830-480-8098.--------------------------For Sale: Lincoln 225 Amp Arc Weld-er. $175. Call 830-263-1511.--------------------------For Sale: Modern Coke Vending Ma-chine. Cans, Bottles, adjustable bin. Bill changer. Runs great. $425/obo. 830-339-9087.--------------------------Juicer - Jack Lalane. Used 5 times. $60. Perfect condition. 830-263-2482.--------------------------Food Lovers Diet Kit as seen on TV. Meals, $120, will sell for $60. 830-263-2482.--------------------------Beautiful size 5, Girls dresses, jeans, tops, leggings, etc. for sale. Name Brands. Like new. Very Reasonable. 830-540-3382.--------------------------New Crop Paper-shell Pecans avail-able. In-shell, $2.50 lbs or Cracked, $3.00 lb. Contact Jason Pape, 830-203-0084 or Jenni-fer Pape, 830-203-0602.--------------------------Craftsman leaf blower. 200 mph air blower. $65. 361-293-3565.--------------------------Antique claw foot tub. Pretty good shape. $200 firm.

512-656-0521.--------------------------Antique front door w/oval shaped win-dow in front. $100. Came off old Gon-zales house. 512-656-0521.--------------------------Whirlpool Electric Dryer. Super capac-ity. $150. Mary, 361-293-3571, anytime.--------------------------For Sale: Dometic Retractable Awning for Travel Trailer. New arms. 20 ft. long, 20 ft. wide. $575/obo. 830-857-5720.--------------------------Longwheel base shell, for pickup, like new. $500. 361-865-3727.--------------------------Ladder rack for truck. Made out of stainless steel. $500.00. 830-660-2526 or 830-540-4063.--------------------------PTO Irrigation Pump - New $3,500, will sell for $1,500. 2000 Honda Ranch-er - Needs battery & seat cover. Esti-mated 400 hrs on it. No less than $1,200. 14’ Aluminum Lowe Boat, been in water 2x, galvanized trail-er, 25 hp Johnson motor, 15 hrs. on it. $2,000 firm. Call 830-263-4126.--------------------------Good used 2 - 17” tires. 2 - 16 1/2 wheels with tires. Truck tubeless - fits Ford, Dodge or Chevrolet -8 hole. Two bolt on bum-per hitches with

balls. One steel plate with ball for gooseneck hook-up. Parking space for travel trailer. Electric & water. Call 672-2335 or 478-607-1178.--------------------------16” Rim, 8 holes, 2 new 14” tires, 2 used 14” tire & rim, 1 used 15” tire and rim. Oak Dining Ta-ble. 361-594-4307.--------------------------Greenhouses for Sale, 30ftx100ft, as is where, you pick up, at Harwood, in-tersection of 90 & 304. Contact: 281-788-7500.--------------------------National Geograph-ics in leather bound slip cases. 1982-2000 & maps. Make an offer. Call 437-2046.--------------------------Kenmore Washing Machine, full size, $150. Excellent condition. 361-293-3571, anytime.--------------------------Toro Weedeater, 4 string. $75. 361-208-3565.--------------------------Restaurant Tables. Formica. 2 seats & 4 seats. $75 each. 875-3028.--------------------------Men’s used jeans - great condition. $5/pair. 32x29, 32x30, 32x32, 35x30, 35x32, 36x30. One pair 32” waist shorts. Call 830-672-1106.

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City of Gonzales, TexasRequest for Proposals

Real Estate Broker Services to sell Real Property Owned by the City of Gonzales

OVERVIEW

The City of Gonzales is seeking proposals from real estate brokers/firms to sell real property owned by the City of Gonzales and deemed to be surplus. It is the intent of this Request for Proposal (RFP) to have the successful broker/firm, enter into a Professional Services Contract with the City to supply real estate services as outlined herein.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS1. The Complete RFP is available at the City of Gonzales Munici-pal Building located at 820 St Joseph St. Gonzales, TX 78629 or on the city’s website www.cityofgonzales.org. 2. The Proposal must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Real Estate Broker Services” to the City Secretary’s office, 820 St Jo-seph St., Gonzales, Texas 78629 on or before 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at which time they will be publically opened and read. 3. To be considered, firms must submit a complete response to the RFP in the form requested. Firms not responding to items requested in the RFP or indicating exceptions to such items may have their submit-tals rejected.4. The City of Gonzales reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, or any parts thereof, or to waive any informality or defect in any bid if it is in the best interest of the City of Gonzales. All proposals, plans, and other documents submitted shall become the property of the City of Gonzales. Reponses to this RFP are considered public informa-tion and are subject to discovery under the Freedom of Information Act.5. Respondents are responsible for their own expense in prepar-ing, delivering or presenting a proposal, and for subsequent negotia-tions with the City of Gonzales, if any. 6. All questions may be directed to the following contact person: Kristina Vega, City Secretary, Phone (830) 672-2815, Email [email protected]

ORDINANCE 2014-1

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZA-LES, TEXAS AMENDING SECTION 4.502 TAXICAB LICENSE TAX OF THE GONZALES CODE OF ORDINANCE BY LEVYING AN AN-NUAL LICENSE TAX OF $50.00 AND $10.00 FEE FOR EACH AND EVERY TAXICAB; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

ORDINANCE NO. 2014-2

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GONZALES, TEXAS RE-ZONING ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED AT 210 QUALLS STREET, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS #7 D.D. JONES ADDITION AT LULING AND DUNNING STREETS FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1) TO HEAVY COMMERCIAL (C-2); PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

ORDINANCE NO. 2014-3

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GONZALES, TEXAS RE-ZON-ING ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED AT 210 QUALLS STREET, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS #14 CARAMEL HTS., DUNNING STREET, .154 AC., #15 CARAMEL HTS., 118 DUNNING STREET, .193 AC., #5 CARAMEL HTS., 119 QUALLS STREET, .193 AC. FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1) TO HEAVY COMMERCIAL (C-2); PROVIDING FOR A SEVER-ABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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con todas mis fuerzas, te pido que me concedas la gracia que tanto deseo.

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Whispering Hills Residential Treatment Center, 4110 FM 609, Flatonia, Texas (IH 10

between San Antonio and Houston) is cur-rently taking applications for

Direct Care Staff (4 days on and 4 days off). Salary $30,000.00 plus/yearly

depending on experience. Applicants must have a valid Texas DL or ID and Diploma or

GED, and be 21 years of age. www.whisperinghillstx.com -

See employment tab: and fax application to 361-865-3316 or email to [email protected]

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Crocheted Afghans, baby blankets, sin-gle bed spreads for sale. Can choose own colors. Can come by or call, 203-1270. Green DeWitt Apt. #138.--------------------------Assembled Dora 20” bicycle with training wheels, helmet, elbow and knee pads. Used very little. $60. Call 830-672-1106.--------------------------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.

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.--------------------------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.

King size sleeper sofa w/loveseat. Burgundy, Green & Navy blue Plaid. $200. 672-2542.--------------------------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. Came out of old Alcalde Hotel. Pretty good shape for age. Still looks good. $100 a piece. 512-292-0070. --------------------------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.--------------------------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.--------------------------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 Cadil-lac, 4-door, V-6. Brand new tires and chrome wheels. $8,800 firm. Call 830-672-1106, leave mes-sage 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.

GRAND OPENING! Land/Home Pack-ages. 2+ acre lots w/trees! Starting at $79/sf. 4 miles north of Gonzales! (830)620-4500. ((RBI#36649)--------------------------2014 *NEW* 4Br/3Ba Modular. 2 acres - Lots of Trees! 4 miles n orth of Gonza-les! (830)620-4500. (RBI#36649)--------------------------Trade-ins & Repos Big or Small, We have them All. 800-369-6888. Open till 6 pm 7 days a week. Fay-ette Country Homes of Schulenburg. (RBI 32896).--------------------------2014 Special - 4 bed-room 2 bath Double-wide, 28x72. Super Energy Package, 1832 sq. ft. Below 60K. Tierraverde-homes.com. Fayette Country Homes of Schulenburg. 979-743-6192. Open to 6pm daily. (RBI 32896).--------------------------Used Singles - Special Purchase from U.S. Government Built to coastal Hurricane Codes. 2 or 3 bed-room models. 2009-2010-2011. Fayette Country Homes,

800-369-6888. Open 7 days a week. (RBI 32896)--------------------------Needed - Used homes, we will Buy

or Trade for your cur-rent home. Fayette Country Homes of Schulenburg. 979-743-6192. Open to 6pm daily. (RBI32896)

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CITY OF GONZALESTemporary -Revenue Collection Clerk I

Revenue CollectionSUMMARY: This is an entry level office/clerical position that is responsible for providing customer service by collecting utility payments, taking applications, and

assisting customers with questions, complaints, and City-related business. Has constant contact with the public requiring the exercise of courtesy and tact. Maintains records and prepares reports daily. This position directly reports to the Revenue Collection Supervisor for supervision.

Essential Job Functions:• Assist customers with new services, questions, complaints, park reservations, permits, dis-connects, refunds, re-read requests, account credits, or other related business.• Collect revenue, including utility payments, fines, permits, and fees, either in person at counter or at drive-up window, or by processing payments received through the mail.• Enter cash collections on computer and balance cash drawer receipts with computer records daily.• Operate main telephone and radio systems for the City Office; respond to incoming calls, and dispatch workers and crews on two-way radio as required.• Issue work orders and process completed work-order forms using computer software pro-gram.• Research and print utility billing history.• Research and prepare correspondence and letters of credit at request of supervisor.• Type or photocopy reports, files, correspondence or other City-related business for Revenue Collection department, City Hall officials, various supervisors, and other departments as needed.• Maintain and update various permanent records relating to utility services and accounts, park reservations, permits, or other city business as needed.• Under supervision of department supervisor, authorize extensions for payment of delin-quent bills.• Use Microsoft Office and other software to complete correspondence and other job assign-ments.• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills:• Skill in providing excellent customer service to persons of all ages, regardless of social or economic backgrounds.• Must be able to work with patrons from all social groups including; customers, co-workers, supervisor, contractors, electricians, plumbers and salesmen. • Record daily receipts, complete various utility, work order and account forms.

Required Education, Experience and Certificates:• High School diploma or equivalent, one year of experience in cash handling and cash rec-onciliation, and general office or accounting experience recommended.

Equipment and Tools Utilized:• Equipment utilized may include typewriter, copier, computer, calculators, printers, fax, sort-ers, scanner and standard office equipment

How to apply:Resumes and City of Gonzales employment applications may be mailed to:City of GonzalesAttn: Laura Zella, Human ResourcesP.O. Box 547Gonzales, Texas 78629Resume may be emailed to [email protected]

EquipmEnt OpEratOr iThe Parks and Recreation Department of the City of Gonzales is in search of an Equipment Operator I. Under general direction of the JB Wells Park Super-visor and as established by City Council, responsible

for maintaining, repairing and providing grounds-keeping services at park and facility grounds. Also provides grounds maintenance ser-vices at sports facilities, including volleyball courts and recreational areas, prepare and maintain rodeo arena, show barn, and set up pens. This may include mowing, weed eating, trimming trees, picking up trash and debris, and cleaning restrooms throughout the JB Wells Park Must have knowledge of operating light equipment including; city vehicle, mower, weed eater, pole-saw, back pack blower, chain-saw, edger, sprayer, shovel, rake, broom, drill, and other maintenance related tools and equipment. Must be able to understand and follow written and oral instructions, and work effectively and cooperatively with co-workers, and Supervisor.

Required Education, Experience, and Certifications: High School Diploma/GED, State of Texas Class C Driver’s License, one-Two years of experience operating light equipment. Must be able to pass criminal history background check, pre-employment drug screen and pre-employment physical.

Applications for employment may be found at www.cityofgonzales.org or at the City of Gonzales-City Hall 820. St Joseph. Please sub-mit applications- Attn: Laura Zella at 820 St Joseph or PO Box 547 Gonzales, TX 78629 by January 21, 2014 to be considered for this position.

The City of Gonzales is an equal opportunity employer.

EquipmEnt OpEratOr iThe Parks and Recreation Department of the City of Gonzales is in search of an Equipment Operator I. Under general direction of the Parks Supervisor and as established by City Council, responsible for

maintaining, repairing and providing grounds maintenance services at public parks, cemeteries, city owned lots, and city facilities. Also provides grounds maintenance services at sports facilities, including baseball/softball fields, volleyball courts and recreational areas. This may include mowing, weed eating, trimming trees, picking up trash and debris, and cleaning park restrooms throughout all city owned fa-cilities/areas. Must have knowledge of operating light equipment in-cluding; city vehicle, mower, weed eater, pole-saw, back pack blower, chain-saw, edger, sprayer, shovel, rake, broom, drill, and other main-tenance related tools and equipment. Must be able to understand and follow written and oral instructions, and work effectively and coop-eratively with co-workers, and Supervisor.

Required Education, Experience, and Certifications: High School Diploma/GED, State of Texas Class C Driver’s License, one-Two years of experience operating light equipment, Non-Commercial Ap-plicator’s Certification is preferred. Must be able to pass criminal history background check, pre-employment drug screen and pre-em-ployment physical.

Applications for employment may be found at www.cityofgonzales.org or at the City of Gonzales-City Hall 820. St Joseph. Please sub-mit applications- Attn: Laura Zella at 820 St Joseph or PO Box 547 Gonzales, TX 78629 by January 20, 2014 to be considered for this position.

The City of Gonzales is an equal opportunity employer.

HELP WANTED

Positions available:•CDL Bellydump

Driver/Roller Operator•Water Truck

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Some experience required. Looking for

productive team members with

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Belmont RV Park. We have FEMA trailers for sale. From $2,500 & up or rent to own. Please call 830-424-3600.

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.--------------------------3 bedroom/1 bath - $695 monthly, $675 deposit. Re-frigerator, Stove, Microwave, Fully Furnished, Central Air/Heat. 900 Old Shiner Rd., Yoakum, 361-582-6593.--------------------------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.

IN GONZALES - His-toric Charm, Mod-ern Conveniences. 2BR-1BA Duplex. All electric, AC/Heat, insulated, ceiling fans, appliances. Carpet, vinyl, pan-eling. Tub, shower, utility room. Sepa-rate yard with sprin-kler system, deck porch. No pets, no smoking in unit. $800 + deposit & references. 830-672-2227.--------------------------Nixon Area. 3/2, like new, CA/CH, wash-er/dryer hookups. $1,000 per month. 830-857-6921.--------------------------1-bedroom country cottage. Located four miles west of Belmont on High-way 90-A. Partly fur-nished. Water and garbage pickup paid for. No smok-ing. No pets. $600 a month with $400 deposit. Credit check required. Call 830-379-0118.--------------------------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 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.--------------------------

Attention Oil Companies

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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Furnished with all bills paid -- Full Kitchen - Personal bedrooms and liv-ing room. WEEKLY RATES AVAILABLE. Please call Mike at (512) 292-0070 or (830) 672-3089.--------------------------

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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. 19’x15’. Private entrance, Wi-Fi, Electricity included. $500 a month. 512-694-6430.--------------------------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)

1 BR cabin/apart-ment for rent. 400 sq. ft. Fully fur-nished with queen size bed, recliner, TV, microwave, small refrigerator. Free wi-fi and Net-flix available. Se-cluded on 15 wood-ed acres with gated access. Ideal for 1 person but will ac-commodate 2 peo-ple max. $850 per month includes all utilities and weekly cleaning. One R/V site also available. $450 per month in-cludes utilities. For more info call 830-857-1418 or 830-857-0986.--------------------------Efficiency Apart-ment. Lake Gon-zales. Weekly and monthly rates. Utili-ties. TV provided. No pets. non-smok-ing. 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.

Lady looking for work taking care of elderly. Can do h o m e c o o k i n g , cleaning, run er-rands. Have own transportation, Ref-erences. 361-212-8731.--------------------------DBK AdvertisingLocal advertising prepared for you to mail. No pay-ment till you see results (You mail). $25-$50. Call 830-437-5142 or email [email protected]. Also National Business-es.--------------------------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. Refer-ences, transporta-tion. Call 361-212-8731.--------------------------In 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 sitting 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.

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Plant Openings Plant Palletizers & Cleanup Positions

Benefits include: Vacation, Sick Leave, Hosp. Ins.,

Dental, Vision, 401K, ESOP. Apply in person at:

Cal-Maine foods, Inc., 1680 CR431 or 748 CR 422,

Waelder, Texas 78959. Mon-Friday, 7-4 pm. Telephone number

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Caraway Ford Gonzales1405 Sarah DeWitt • P.O. Box 1960

Gonzales, Texas 78629830-672-9646

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Apply today - Start today!!!Production/Poultry Processing: • Back Dock Hanger • 2nd Processing • Sanitation (Nights)

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Human Resources603 W. Central, Hwy. 87, Nixon, Texas830-582-1619 for more information.Se Habla Espanol

•Truck Mechanic • Maintenance • Mon.-Fri., 8-10 hr. days

Competitive Pay...$9.50-$12.00/hr.(with weekly perfect attendance)

Must have proof of identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.

Accolade Hospice, a regional faith based company, is looking for a

caring and compassionate Registered Nurse to serve our patients.Accolade Home Care offers competitive salaries, mileage

reimbursement, generous PTO benefits, health and life insurance options, a 401k program, and an

excellent work environment.To learn more about an opportunity

with Accolade Hospice, please contact Judy Cretors at

361-293-9099 or you may email your resume to

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Career Opportunity

In the ALTANA group, the four brands BYK, ECKART, ELANTAS and ACTEGA operate together. With 5,300 employees worldwide we commit ourselves to the realization of future oriented ideas and the success of our clients’ products. Together we set world-wide standards in four different fields of specialty chemistry. BYK stands for innovating competence in the area of additives and measuring devices.

SPU OperatorRequired: High school diploma

or GED and the ability to:

• Learn operation of plant processing equipment• Work 4 rotating shifts with week-end work• Learn to drive a forklift• Demonstrate communication skills, initiative and judgment in problem-solving• Work safely, following rules and procedures• Lift up to 55 lbs frequently

Preference will be given to applicants with:

• 1+ years trade school education• Supervisory potential• 2 years of industrial or plant work experience• Forklift experience

All applicants must apply through their local Texas Workforce Solutions Office. Request an application for BYK Additives Inc.

BYK Additives Inc.Gonzales, TXwww.byk.comBYK Additives Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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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.--------------------------I am looking for a sitter for my 6 year old daughter for before and after school a few days a week. Preferably someone who can come to my home. References and ex-perience required. Contact me at 830-203-9159.--------------------------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 Low-rider with pulled baffles. Blue/Grey 7700 miles. Blue Book Price - $9,440. Harley Davidson - 2009 883L Sport-ster 700 miles - Burnt Orange. Blue

Book - $5,190. Will negotiate. Call 830-875-9126 for more information, 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.

ANUE Pet Grooming.

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.

Get your heat lamps, feeders & waterers now for Stock Shows. 20% Sale on all belts in stock & chain feder parts & supplies. Gonzales Poultry Supply, 1006 St. Paul St., Gonzales.--------------------------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.--------------------------WANT TO BUY: Any or Unwanted Hors-es. Call Leejay at 830-857-3866.--------------------------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.

3-2-1 on Thornton St. Central Heat and air, galvalume roof. Needs a little work. $60,000 cash. Sold “As Is.”: Call Eddie at 210-872-1347, Southeast, REAL-TORS.--------------------------

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.--------------------------House for Sale/To Be Moved: 3BR/1Ba frame house, pier & beam foundation, central A/H. Buyer responsible for moving house from property, $6,000. 830-857-4172.

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.--------------------------75 Acres Gillispie Co. 10 Min. N. of Fred-ericksburg. Hwy. Frontage, Hunting, Investment or Re-tirement. $7,500 acre. [email protected] 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.

All Types of Plumbing.

Master Plumber.Reasonable Rates.

Please Call 713-203-2814 or

281-415-6108.License #M18337

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AccessoriesDavid Matias,

Owner830-263-1633

1026 St. Paul St., Gonzales

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830-672-8668

424 Acres. Cheapside. Pens, tanks, some oaks. $3,850 per acre.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~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.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~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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