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A huge leap forward

Deceased man wins election in Shiner

By CEDRIC IGLEHART
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At press time Wednesday, the St. Paul Cardinals were playing for the TAPPS state baseball championship but a weather delay has pushed the start of the game back from its original 2 p.m. start time. Check our website at gonzalescannon.com for complete results from the finals, and Page C1 for results from this weeks state baseball, softball and track competition.

Gonzales Healthcare Systems moved to the forefront of medical technology Tuesday with the grand opening of the Jane Johnson Womens Center becoming the first rural hospital in Texas to feature 3-D Mammography equipment along A local family has revived with a broad array of other high-tech a long-time Waelder devices. tradition. See Page A14 for The center also will offer stereotacdetails.

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In a scenario ripped from the pages of a Hollywood script, a dead man was elected to the Shiner Independent School Districts Board of Trustees last Saturday. In a story that was ad-

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vanced by The Cannon in April, the late Rusty Mills defeated Max Moore III in the race for Trustee Place 5 on the Shiner school board during Saturdays election. The unofficial vote had 91 cast in favor of Mills to Moores 75. Mills passed away on March 12, leaving everyone to believe that the election would be called off and Moore would gain the seat by default. But state law prohibited the cancellation, leaving the district no choice now but to appoint someone to that one-year term. In Waelder, the results of the election for city council brought a familiar figure back into the forefront. Roy Tovar, who was forced to vacate his position as mayor in January 2012 as part of a criminal plea ELECTIONS, Page A9

Center opens new era for hospital

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Cutting the ribbon during Tuesdays ceremonies opening the Jane Johnson Womens Imaging Center were Ellen Johnson, Judy Gipson and Janet Burk, the daughters of Jane and Fletcher Johnson. Joining them were Kaela Montselidze of the American Cancer Society, Amanda Bueno from Gov. Rick Perrys office, Gonzales Healthcare Systems CEO Chuck Norris, and Gonzales Mayor Bobby Logan. (Photo by Dave Mundy)

tic biopsy as well as bone densitometry. Women who undergo routine mammograms now have the latest screening and diagnostic technology available to them. Gonzales can now offer 3-D mammography before M.D. Anderson (Cancer Center in Houston), noted Gonzales Healthcare Systems Foundation director Connie Kacir, who led a fund-raising effort which raised

$650,000 in just 17 months. The fund-raising included a $350,000 donation from the family of Jane and Fletcher Johnson in honor of Jane Johnson, for whom the center is named. Cutting the ribbon during Tuesdays ceremonies were her daughters, Ellen Johnson, Judy Gipson and Janet Burk. There arent many hospitals in Dallas that have this technology, said Jo Malone of Hologic Inc., which CENTER, Page A9

The City of Gonzaless ability to host larger-scale events took another step forward Wednesday with the announcement that a group of developers will bring a new 69-room LaQuinta Inn & Suites to town. Gonzales Economic Development Corp. ex-

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ecutive director Carolyn Gibson Baros said she received word Wednesday that a group of developers have closed on their land purchase in Gonzales and indicated that they have received approval from the La Quinta Franchise for a La Quinta Inn & Suites to be HOTEL, Page A9 A deputy with the Fayette County Sheriffs Office sustained severe, but non-life threatening injuries when his patrol car was struck by a motorist on IH 10 near noon on May 10. Deputy Perry Kram was working stationary radar and parked off the roadway and on the extreme shoulder of IH 10 near the 668 Exit on the westbound side when his vehicle was struck by a 1997 Chevrolet passenger car driven by 52-year-old Leo Miller of Indianapolis, Ind. Sheriff Keith Korenek said Millers vehicle left the Interstate and struck Deputy Krams patrol unit from behind. Kram was flown to Brackenridge Hospital to be treated for severe non-life threatening injuries. Miller was also flown for injuries; however, his condition was unknown at press time. Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Paul Kohleffel investigated the accident and Fayette County EMS treated and stabilized both men for further treatment and flight. Assisting with the accident was the Schulenburg Police Department, Flatonia Police Department, Schulenburg Fire Department, and the Fayette County Sheriffs Office.

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Thursday, May 16, 2013

Today in Texas History

On this day in 1930, an angry mob stormed the Grayson County courthouse in Sherman and lynched an African-American farm hand accused of raping a white woman. The ensuing riot was one of the earliest and worst examples of racial violence during the Great Depression, and initiated a flurry of similar incidents in Texas. Despite the efforts of a small detachment of Texas Rangers, including the legendary Frank Hamer, the mob burned the courthouse and most of the towns black business section, prompting Governor Dan Moody to impose martial law. Eventually, fourteen men were indicted on various charges, though lynching was not among them. By October 1931, only two of the fourteen had been convicted, one for rioting and the other for arson.

Man may face human trafficking charges

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May 9, 1930

FLATONIA Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports that you cannot outrun the law in Fayette County. Korenek reports Deputy Randy Thumann and his K-9 partner Lobos were on patrol on I-10 near the rest area West of Flatonia and stopped an eastbound vehicle for a traffic violation. As Thumann approached, four male subjects exited and began walking away from the vehicle toward a brushy area. The vehicle, a 2008 Dodge Charger, then sped off and a vehicle pursuit began. Thumann and

units chased the subject eastbound to Engle and then back westbound to the Waelder exit where the subject again turned back eastbound on I-10. Even with speeds in excess of 120 mph, the subject found that his Charger was no match for the Sheriff s Chargers when Deputy Perry Kram overtook him

west of Flatonia. The subject finally pulled over near the Engle exit on I-10 and was taken into custody without further incident. Arrested was John Anthony Vela, 35, of LaPorte. Vela was transported to the Fayette County Justice Center and charged with Evading Arrest/Detention with a Vehicle. Further investigation

revealed the subject may have been involved in Human Trafficking and those charges are pending. Assisting in the pursuit were Lt. David Beyer and other Sheriff s Deputies, the Flatonia Police Department, the Schulenburg Police Department, and Troopers from the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Gonzales Police Report

Here Is The Gonzales Police Department Report For The Period Of May 6-12: May 6 Hunter Ross Hill, 18 Of Cedar Park, Arrested And Charged With Possession Of Marijuana At 2800 Blk Water St. Reported Burglary Motor Vehicle At 2600 Blk Winding Way. May 8 Reported Theft At 1600 Blk Sarah DeWitt Dr. Reported Theft At 1000 Blk Hastings St. May 9 Reported Theft At 400 Blk St. Vincent St. Reported Assault At 1600 Blk Waco St. May 10 Reported Theft At 1100 Blk Norwood St. May 11 Reported Criminal Mischief At 1100 Blk Norwood St. May 12 Reported Criminal Mischief At 2000 Blk St. Joseph St. Reported Assault At 600 Blk Church St.

Gonzales Co. Sheriffs Office Report

Gonzales County Sheriffs Office report for May 5-11: 05/05/13 Villegas, Ruben, 09/1983, Gonzales. Public Intoxication. Immigration Detainer. Released to ICE. Izaguirre, Luis Joel, 10/1991, Gonzales. Public Intoxication. Released Jail Credit. Izaguirre, Armando Rodriguez, 04/1966, Gonzales. Local Warrant Driving while License Invalid. Released Jail Credit. Local Warrant Fail to Maintain Financial Responsibility 2nd Offense. Released Jail Credit. Public Intoxication Released Jail Credit. Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1<1G. Released - $7,500 bond. Fonseca, Gregory, 01/1970. Gonzales. Escape while Arrested/Confined Felony. Requires $100,000 Bond. Remains in Custody. 05/08/13 Castillo, Max Ramirez, 08/1980, Gonzales. AG Warrant Criminal Nonsupport. Transfer to Brazoria County. 05/09/13 Currie, Erik Wray, 01/1991, Gonzales. Local Warrant Theft of Property >$1,500 <$20K. Released on $5,000 Bond. Eleby, Joseph Deon, 12/1985, Gonzales. Local Warrant Violation of Probation Unlawful Carrying Weapon. Local Warrant Violation of Probation Evading Arrest Detention. Commitment/Sentence Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 2-A <2 oz. Remains in Custody. Zamora, Leonardo III, 07/1982, Nixon. Local Warrant Theft of Property >$20 <$500 by Check. Released on $500 Bond. Cisneros, Jacob Nicholas, 06/1988, Nixon. Local Warrant Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1 <1G. Released on $20,000 Bond. DuBose, Ronald Witt, 01/1965, Leesville. Local Warrant Injury Child/Elderly/Disabled with Intent Bodily Injury. Released on $8,000 Bond. 05/10/13 Espinosa, Christopher Jerome, 05/1989, Gonzales. Commitment/Sentence Driving While Intoxicated. Released Weekender/ Work Release. Hicks, Richard Lee, 06/1972, Cedar Creek. Commitment/Sentence Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1 >1G <4G. Released Weekender/Work Release. Rhodes, George Edward, 12/1968, Seguin. Commitment/Sentence Aggravated Robbery. Released Weekender/Work Release. Padilla, Anthony, 02/2981, Gonzales. Commitment/Sentence Assault Family Violence. Released Weekender/Work Release. Ochs, Karina Ann, 10/1971, Moulton. Commitment/Sentence Secure Execution of Document by Deception <$1,500 <$20K. Released Weekender/Work Release. 05/11/13 Chandler, Elvin Lewis, 04/1970, Luling. Driving while License Invalid with Previous Conviction/Suspension without Financial Responsibility. Released on $1,000 Bond. Total Arrest, Court Commitments, other agency arrest and processings: GCSO 16 DPS 03 GPD 06 WPD 02 NPD 00 Constable 00 DWCSO 00 DEA 00 TPW 00 GCAI 00 Total 27

Authorities from the Texas Attorney Generals Office congregate in the yard of a house on St. Paul Street Wednesday morning. A statement from the AGs office on Wednesday indicated the Attorney Generals Cyber Crimes Unit was serving a search warrant at the scene but no arrest was reported and no further details were available at press time Wednesday afternoon. (Photos by Cedric Iglehart)

TxDOT reminds to Click It or Ticket

AUSTIN Texans wear their belt buckles with a certain Lone Star pride, but its the buckles in their vehicles that could save their lives. More functional than fashionable, life-saving seat belts first debuted 45 years ago when Lyndon B. Johnsons National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act and The Highway Safety Act went into effect, mandating that all automobiles have seat belts as a standard feature. To honor President Johnsons pioneering dedication to safety, the Texas Department of Transportation today launched its 12th annual Click It or Ticket campaign at the LBJ Library in Austin with a car show demonstrating the progression of seat belts through the ages. The cost of not wearing seat belts is far greater than a ticket or fine, said Phil Wilson, TxDOT executive director. Simply put, a seat belt could save your life. Public awareness is working, but we still see some teenagers, pickup truck passengers and rural Texans who arent buckling up. Taking a cue from LBJs leadership, Texas has made seat belt safety a major priority and is proud to be one of the most buckled up states in the union. When the Click It or Ticket campaign began in 2002, only 76 percent of Texans buckled up. Today, 94 percent are wearing seat belts. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates the Click It or Ticket campaign has saved nearly 3,700 lives and prevented more than 50,000 serious injuries since its launch. The in-

crease in seat belt usage also hassaved an estimated $10 billion in wages and productivity losses, medical expenses, insurance premiums, taxes and other costs. Despite an increase in seat belt compliance, there is more work to be done with the lives of Texans at stake. Initial TxDOT data from 2012 indicates traffic-related fatalities in Texas are up by 11 percent. In 2012, there were 3,400 fatalities due to traffic crashes across the state. Data also shows that only 82 percent of pickup passengers are buckled when riding compared to more than 91 percent of passengers riding in cars. Pickups also are more likely than passenger cars to roll over or eject unrestrained occupants in a crash.

Yoakum Police Report

Yoakum Police Department Weekly Incident Report May 6, 2013 thru May 12, 2013 05/07/13 Case #178676, Warrant-Fel, Juvenile Male, 15, Yoakum, 214 Wimberly; Offense, W#12-1176-Abscond While On Parole; Disposition, Trans/Vic. Juv. Det. 05/08/13 Case #13-150, Wright, Sheryl, 44, Yoakum, 201 Hwy. 77A S; Offense, TheftB; Disposition, Trans/LCSO. Case #13-151, Cockroft, William, 47, 200 W. Grand; Offense, Poss. Marijuana/Drug Free Zone; Disposition, Trans/ DCSO. Case #13-154, Assault-C, 404 Texas; Complainant, Price, Gregory; Disposition, Court Citation. 05/09/13 Case #13-152, Criminal Mischief-B, 223 Mathew; Complainant, Fox, Adora; Disposition, Investigation. Case #13-153, Disorderly Conduct, 900 Irvine; Complainant, Guitierrez, Nancy; Disposition, Court Citation. 05/10/13 Case #13-155, Assault-C, 405 Armstrong; Complainant, Reynolds, Amber; Disposition, Court Citation. 05/11/13 Case #178727, Warrant(2), Castro, Alexander(2), 20, Yoakum, 311 Davis; Offense(s), CPF#11-238-Disorderly Conduct, CPF#11-266-Failure to Attend; Disposition(s), Fine/$214/Rel., Fine/$614/Rel.

DeWitt Co. Sheriffs Office Report

DeWitt County Sheriffs Office Report from May 2-9: May 2 Arrested Sheila Villarreal, 20, of, Cuero, Capias Pro Fine/Ran Red Light, Fine of $197.10, Capias Pro Fine/Fail to Display Driving License, Fine of $187.10, Cuero PD Arrested Allen Ray Johnson, 57, of Cuero, Violation of Probation/ Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 < 1G, Bond of $20,000, DCSO May 3 Arrested Jessica Renee Kingston, 21, of Mission Valley, Speeding, Fine of $257.10 (30 Days to Pay), Cuero PD Arrested Kristopher Jares, 32, of Yoakum, Violation of Probation/Theft of Service $1,500.00 to $20,000.00, Bond of $50,000, DPS Arrested Charles Moore, 45, of Moulton, Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than 1 Gram, Bond of $2,500, Tamper/Fabricate Evidence, Bond of $5,000, Possession of Marijuana less than 2 oz., Bond of $1,000, DCSO May 4 Accident with Deer on Hwy 87, Cuero Arrested Lucas Grahmann, 22, of Cuero, No/Expired Motor Vehicle Certificate, Fine of $281, Failure to Appear/No/Expired Motor Vehicle Certificate, Fine of $442, Cuero PD Arrested Isidro Mendoza, 22, of Cuero, No Drivers License, Fine of $254, Reckless Driving, Fine of $293, Violation of Probation/Possession of Marijuana Less than 2 oz., Bond of $2,500, Cuero PD Arrested Brandon Conley, 26, of Magnolia, Disregard Stop Sign, Fine of $206, Failure to Appear/Disregard Stop Sign Fine of $509.60, DCSO Arrested Bernardo Ramirez, Jr., 23, of Laredo, Drove Without Lights On, Fine of $156, Failure to Appear/Drive without Lights On, Fine of $367, DCSO Arrested Carlene Jackson, 42, of Cuero, Disorderly Conduct Language, Fine of $314, Cuero PD Arrested William Vawters, 29, of Cuero, Harassment, Bond of $500, Cuero PD Arrested Tyler Tramel, 19 of Cuero, Public Intoxication, Fine of $414, Cuero PD May 5 Arrested Marino Lopez-Martinez, 57, of Yoakum, Possession of Marijuana < 2oz Drug Free Zone, Bond of $1,000, Illegal Entry, No Bond, Yoakum PD Arrested Tatum Devin Broyles, 35, of Victoria, Resist Arrest Search or Transport, Bond of $1,000, Public Intoxication, Fine of $317, Assault by Threat, Fine of $367, DCSO May 6 Arrested Kimberly Lynn Arredondo, 28, of San Antonio, Driving while License Invalid, Bond of $1,000, Cuero PD Arrested Nora Morin Salazar, 53, of Karnes City, Theft of Property >$20K<$100K Enhanced, No Bond, DCSO Arrested Rudy Garza, 33, of Cuero, Violation of Probation/ Manufacturer Delivery Controlled Substance PG 1 >1G<4G, Bond of $50,000, DCSO May 7 Arrested Jeffery Trusty, 32, of Cuero, Driving While License Invalid With Previous Convictions, Bond of $1,000.00. Cuero PD Arrested Gloria Ragusin, 25, of Cuero, Fail to Identify Give False Information, Bond of $500.00. DPS Arrested Samual Coleman, 34, of Cuero, Criminal Mischief, Bond of $2,000.00. Cuero PD Arrested Anthony Butler, 36, of Cuero, Criminal Non Support, Bond of $5,000.00. Cuero PD Arrested Kevin Miracle, 40, of Cuero, Burglary of Habitation, Bond of $5,000.00. Cuero PD Arrested Jennifer Pesak, 33 of Yorktown, Resisting Arrest Search or Transport, Bond of $1,000.00, Possession of Control Substance PG1 less than 2 Grams, Bond of $5,000.00, Possession of Control Substance PG1 less than 2 Grams, Bond of $5,000.00. Yorktown PD Arrested Desiree Garcia, 25, of Cuero, Disorderly Conduct, Fine of $414.00. Cuero PD Arrested Naomi Garcia, 29 of Cuero, Disorderly Conduct, Fine of $414.00. Cuero PD May 8 Shots fired on Sycamore Ln, Cuero Arrested Ashton Sinast, 23, of Edna, No Seat Belt, Fine of $247.10, Speeding 10% over, Fine of $257.10, No Drivers License, Fine of $254.10, Driving While License Invalid, Fine of $444.70, Failure to Appear/Driving While License Invalid, Fine of $509.60. DCSO Arrested George Deleon, 63, of Cuero, Indecency With A Child, Bond of 475,000.00. Cuero PD Arrested Javier Mendez, 35, of Cuero, Indecency With A Child Sexual Contact, Bond of $50,000.00, No Drivers License, Fine of $254.10. DCSO Arrested Jesus Perez, 35, of Cuero, Public Intoxication Minor Enhanced, Fine of $414.00, No Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance, Fine of $442.10, Expired Operators License, Fine of $207.10. Cuero PD Arrested William Cockroft, 47, of Brenham, Possession of Controlled Substance PG1 Drug Free Zone, Bond of $15,000.00. Yoakum PD May 9 Suspicious Activity on Luehr Rd, Cuero Drugs on FM 2980, Yorktown

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GISD board approves drug tests for students in extracurricular events

By DAVE MUNDY
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Gonzales ISD
Under the revised policy, any student testing positive on such a test would be suspended from extracurricular participation for 30 days (although the student could still practice) and to undergo counseling. A second positive result would lead to an 85-day suspension of extracurricular participation wth no practice allowed, while a third positive test would result int he student being banned form all extracurricular activity for the remainder of their academic career. We want to implement this policy to help our students stay well and make healthy decisions, Strozier said. During Mondays meeting, the board also named longtime educator Dwight MacAllister as the principal at Gonzales High School. McAllister has previously been a coach and school principal in the district and has also been a teacher

Gonzales school trustees on Monday gave approval for mandatory random drug testing for all students in grades 7-12 involved in extracurricular activities or who have off-campus lunch permissions, and also officially named a principal for Gonzlaes High School. The revised FNF (Local) policy will require any students participating in extracurricular activities or who have permission to take their lunches off-campus to submit to random drug testing. Students and parents would be required to sign permission for the tests, which would be conducted by an outside agency, superintendent Dr. Kim Strozier said. This is designed to promote health and safety for students, Strozier said. Students would be required to attend a mandatory orientation meeting about the program.

CWJC celebration

Dwight MacAllister and coach at St. Paul High School. MacAllister, a resident of Cost, had been filling in at the principals position since Christopher Morrow resigned in March. In other action, trustees approved the 2013-14 district improvement plan, approved several bids for maintenance projects, voted to join the Region 20/ Region 13 Food Co-Op, and approved revision of the districts open/closed campus policy for grades 9-12.

Christian Womens Job Corps of Gonzales County recently held a graduation celebration for its seventh class of women who completed the 11 week job/life/ computer skills training program. CWJC began in January 2010 as a womens ministry which uses a Biblically based curriculum which focuses on offering women a hand up not a hand out. Graduates are from left to right: Victoria Rosales, Rose Sampleton, Shirley Kuchynka, Sherry Poe, Director, Tina Martinez, Yolanda Renteria. Fall classes will begin the day after Labor Day.

Nixon Council reviews animal shelter proposal

By BAIN SERNA
Cannon Correspondent

Nixon
A proposed location area for the shelter is at the intersection of Second Street and Texas Street to US 87. Current funds allow for a modest shelter that would include four 10x10 foot pens that would have a protective canopy, among other features. Scherrer said that the plan is to eventually have an actual building that would be built, as funding and donations allow. The council and animal control officials discussed the range of both legal issues and finacial responsibility for the venture, with an emphasis on public safety and community wellbeing. Going forward, the city would need to enter into a lease contract with you before you get started so we

By DAVE MUNDY

Water Board names Thiele to fill District 5 vacancy

Gonzales Co.
In routine business, the board approved irrigation drilling and production permits for two landowners as well as production permits for trhee municipal suppliers: the City of Nixon, the Gonzales County Water Supply Corp. and the City of Smiley. Smileys production permit was amended to 368 acre-feet per year, or one acre-foot of production, from the previous two acre-feet per year from the well, per the districts guideliens passed after the well was previously permitted in 2007. The board took no action on opposing one proposed salt-water disposal well application with the Texas Railroad Commission, but opted to file its opposition on another. The Gonzales County Underground Water Conservation District on Tuesday moved to fill a vacancy on the board, elected new officers and made plans to oppose a proposed salt-water disposal well project. The board voted to name Kermit L. Theile Jr. to fill the unexpired term in the District 5 seat of the late Louis Kuntschik, who passed away in January. The board had been seeking a replacement for several months, and at least one other person had expressed interest in the post before withdrawing his name. Members elected Bruce Tieken as the new president, with Steve Ehrig as vice president and Bruce Miller as treasurer.

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General Manager Greg Sengelmann told the board the Jet Black application would be re-injecting production fluids in a non-commercial disposal well which was too shallow to threaten contamination of the potable water supply. However, a SWD well application from Acock Operating Limited drew the boards attention for being poorly designed and being too close to existing Carrizo Aquifer groundwater. The district will file a brief opposing that application with the Texas Railroad Commission. During Tuesdays meeting, the board also heard a presentation from a quartet of Texas A&M students recommend the district consider using an automatic monitoring system to check water quality along a bad water line where quality readings have fluctuated in the past. The students suggested a series of four automatic monitors along the line which could provide updated data more frequently than manual sampling at a cost of around $6,800 each over a six-year period.

NIXON The Nixon City Council reviewed and discussed details regarding a proposal for a no-kill animal shelter, during the May 13 regular monthly meeting. Patsy Scherrer of the Passion for Paws organization related to the council plans and logistics regarding the location of the nokill shelter, as well issues of funding, safety, pet adoption procedures, animal care, and working in cooperation with the citys animal control and code compliance standards. Right now we do have funds for the shelter, Scherrer told the council. Were still working with the location. We need to see about starting and moving forward with the location.

Kirkendall announces bid for Court of Criminal Appeals

SEGUIN Republican District Judge W.C. Bud Kirkendall has announced his candidacy for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, the states highest criminal court. As District Judge of Texas Second 25th Judicial District, Kirkendall has served a fourcounty region in the high growth San Antonio-Austin corridor since 2005, where he has built a reputation as a tough but fair judge. Prior to his election to the bench, Kirkendall served over 20 distinguished years as District Attorney for the 25th Judicial District, prosecuting felony criminal matters, including being named Texas Prosecutor of the Year by the State Bar of Texas in 1996. An active member of the Texas legal community, Kirkendall is past President and Chairman of the Board for the Texas District and County Attorneys Association and is a frequent speaker at continuing legal and judicial education seminars. He has been awarded the Exemplary Judicial Faculty Award by the Texas Center for the Judiciary, and the Political Courage Award by the Jon Ben Sheppard Public Leadership Forum at UT-Permian Basin. Kirkendall was a criminal defense lawyer for 10 years, prior to his election as District Attorney.He was also honored to be appointed a briefing attorney for the Court of Criminal Appeals after his graduation from the University of Texas School of Law. As a Judge of the Court of Criminal Appeals, Kirkendall will work to apply the law as written, while guaranteeing that the highest ethical and

can know whos responsible for what, how the building will get built, whos going to pay the insurance on it, whos going to be responsible for electricityand a million other things, said Councilwoman Cindy Pieprzica. In other matters, the council: Approved to change the meter equivalent ratio system for water and wastewater usage for all meters in the city. A larger meter size will have users paying a little more for water utilities, based on Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) formulas and standards. Presented council members George Pena and Cindy Pieprzica with award certificates in recognition for their outstanding service to the Nixon community.

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legal standards are applied to every case coming before the Court. As a judge and former prosecutor, I understand the necessarily high burden placed on the state when it comes to taking a persons freedom, and will insist on the highest ethical and legal standards in that process, Kirkendall said. In addition, the court plays a critical role in important constitutional issues, such as the right to bear arms under the 2nd Amendment and Texas law, search and seizure matters, surveillance limitations and questions of on-line privacy. I will apply my conservative judicial philosophy, experience and maturity to each ruling, adhering to the Constitutions of the United States and Texas. The Republican Primary Election will be held on March 4, 2014.

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In Our View Rolling out the red carpet for Warriors

We invite the citizens of Gonzales and those from throughout the entire region to join us lining St. Joseph St. Friday morning to send a heartfelt welcome to the caravan from Fort Hood transporting recovering servicemen to the annual Warriors Weekend in Port OConnor. Bring your flags, your banners and your smiles. Show these courageous heroes how much we truly appreciate them. Let them know their sacrifices have not been in vain. While we cant all join the Warriors when they stop for a lunch break at J.B. Wells Pavilion, we can send them our thanks and our prayers for a speedy recovery and our best wishes for a fun-filled weekend at the beach. It is impossible for many of us civilians to imagine what its like trying to return to the real worldafter seeing the horrors of combat in an alien land against a barbaric enemy which knows no compassion and obeys no tenets of civilization. Others of us who are themselves combat veterans know only too well the struggles these valiant warriors face struggles which are not always limited to physical recovery. Programs like the Warriors Weekend afford these wounded service members the chance to take in a little fun during their recovery, and hasten the healing process. We salute the hundreds of volunteers who make the Warriors Weekend possible. If youd like to make a donation to help Warriors Weekend, visit warriorsweekend.org. To mail a Donation, please make check payable to: Warriors Weekend, c/o HARRISON WALDROP & UHEREK, LLP., P. O. Box 2052 Victoria, TX 77902. If youd like to volunteer to help Warriors Weekend onshore or as a boat captain, apply on the website or call (361)5720001.

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Thursday, May 16, 2013

Crime and chihuahua punishment

Last Sunday, May 6, former Democratic New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson made an incredibly arrogant comment on ABCs This Week when he said that Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz should not be defined as a Hispanic in light of his position on immigration reform. Who died and made Richardson arbiter of whom or what is Hispanic? Richardson said he was not a fan of Cruz and called him the latest flavor. However, it is Richardson who is the same old flavor of liberal that panders to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual-orientation, or whatever for the sake of political gain. Liberal politicians like Richardson use their brand of racism to defend issues when they cant use facts. He also seems to be desperate to show how Hispanic he is for political gainas if that should matter. If Richardson is questioning whether Cruz is Hispanic, then there are some other politicians in Texas who might be questioned if they are Hispanic. We have Democratic state representative Trey Martinez Fisher who has led the liberals fight against voter identification and redistricting. Some of Fishers high school mates claim he didnt start using Martinez until he ran for office. With names like Fisher and Richardson, are they Hispanic? Another question should be asked of Democratic San Antonio Mayor Julian Castor and his twin brother, Democratic U.S. Congressman Joaquin Castro. They are very pro-Hispanic but they do not speak Spanish. Their mother, Rosa Castro, was a Raza Unida militant in the 1970s and a follower of Jose Angel Gutierrez who once advocated killing Gringos. Since they dont speak Spanish, are the Castro twins Hispanic? Then there are some Hispanic politicians who are married to non-Hispanics. Democratic Texas state senator Leticia Van

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De Putte is married to an Anglo, and so is Democratic Texas state representative Mike Villarreal. Both liberal politicians are outspoken defenders of Hispanic civil rights, but since they married outside their ethnic group, are they Hispanic? Furthermore, there are many types of Hispanics such as Mexicans, Cubans, Puerto Ricans, Salvadorans, Dominicans, and many others. There those who have been in the U.S. since before the Mayflower and others who just arrived. There are those who entered legally and those who didnt. Who is Hispanic? I am bilingual in English and Spanish, with parents of Mexican ancestry. But I am also a staunch conservative who opposes any pathway to citizenship for anyone who willfully broke the law and entered the U.S. illegally after 1986. Am I Hispanic? That doesnt matter to me because I am American first. It does not matter if Senator Cruz is Hispanic or not. The immigration issue is about legal requirements for being in the U.S. It is not about race or ethnicity. Senator Cruz is an American first on the issue, and thats what counts. However, regarding Richardson and others liberal Hispanics who seem to advocate ethnic and racial division on every issue, I have to wonder if they are American.

The euphenism imperative

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

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party involved, the opposite of health. The trial of Philadelphia abortionist Kermit Gosnell has been an exercise in stripping away euphemism. He is accused of murdering babies because he allegedly didnt manage to kill them in the womb and had to finish the job outside the womb. His case is so discomfiting for liberals not only because it is such a stark picture of the seamy, money-grubbing side of abortion, but because it illustrates how slight the difference is between late-term abortion -- or late-term health -- and what nearly everyone recognizes as a crime. In a story about the case, The New York Times referred to the newborns killed by Gosnell as fetuses. The definition of a fetus according to Merriam-Webster is an unborn or unhatched vertebrate. By definition, the newborns werent fetuses; they werent unborn. But the Times couldnt bring itself to use the word baby. This is the crux of the matter: If it is a baby outside the womb, why not inside the womb? If a procedure to end its life is wrong outside the womb, why isnt it wrong inside the womb? The essence of abortion is that there are two lives when you start and one when you finish. If it were your business to perform them and fight all restrictions on them, no matter how slight, you wouldnt want to be forthright and honest about it, either. Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review. (c) 2013 by King Features Synd., Inc.

Folks in these parts have gotten used to the odd behavior of various critters that like to sneak up and share quarters with them. Ive heard numerous tales of folks opening the back door to find a rattlesnake curled up on the bottom porch step, or spead out running itself in the middle of the yard. During the drought, weve also heard lots of tales of finding scorpions in places theyre not supposed to be the bathtub, the pantry, hanging out in the refrigerator. This being Texas, of Dances with course, were Chihuahuas already used to the cockroaches that like to sneak out of the General shower drain when you Manager least expect it. Recently, however, Ive been learning to deal with a far more insidious creature that seems bent more on teaching me a lesson than in actually doing me any physical harm. Ive been learning to pick up and check my shoes before I put them on. The precaution came about after waking up a couple of times, realizing I was running late, and slapping on my shoes while running out the door. My toes encountered rocky-feeling objects. Pulling off my shoes, I shook them out to discover ... petrified chihuahua poo. There could only be one culprit. I snatched my chihuahua, Chesty Puller, up by the scruff of the neck and gave him the big fish-eye. He shivered and rolled his eyes, feigning complete ignorance of why Daddy was less than pleased. Sure enough, I checked under the bed and Chesty had managed to sneak two distinct piles of dried-out No.2 one for each foot. The Dog Whisperer will tell you that many pets dont realize that you falsely believe that you are the master in the man-dog relationship, and think they need to take it upon themselves to train you. They do this in a typical rewardand-punishment fashion. If, for example, you leave a dog out in the cold and rain, they will punish you by whining or howling in such a piteous fashion that your cold, cold heart eventually melts and you let them in. Whereupon theyll immediately jump up on your bed, shake all that rain off, wipe their feet, then go to their own bed. Other members of the species will teach lessons by shredding your hosue shoes, the curtains, or by marking furniture. Its all designed to show you whos in charge. Failure to supply your dog-master with proper and adequate food and water will prompt many dogs to train you by showing you what a terrible servant you have been. In Chestys case, he picks up his food dish and hurls it around the apartment until it has been properly re-filled. Having been owned by chihuahuas for most of the last 30 years, however, I was puzzled by Chestys relocation of his encrusted extretions. Rusty didnt do that, nor did Smedley Butler, nor has Itty Bit ever done that in the 17 years weve roomed together. Actually, when I asked Itty Bit what was going on, she perked her ears up like she heard someone talking, but otherwise failed to indicate shed even heard me, curling back up in her blanket and going right back to sleep, which is her primary hobby these days. Flabbergasted, I took Chesty to the Pet Psychiatrist in New Braunfels. I told him what was going on, and he spent several minutes talking to Chesty. Coming out of the examination room, the good doctor whipped out a notepad and hastily scribbled some directions, then added his signature. Whats going on here, Mr. Mundy, is that Chesty is punishing you for leaving too often, the doctor said. But I have to go to work, I whined. If I dont go to work, I cant fill his food bowl! Thats understood, the doctor replied. Sometimes you just cant help it, but realize that hes very resentful at being left alone with a very grouchy older dog when what he really wants to do is play. So what do I do about the ... poo? I asked. Well, make sure he goes outside often when youre at home, and make sure to keep a clean house, he said. In the meantime, Im going to prescribe some valium. Valium? I asked incredulously. For a chihuahua!? Oh no, Mr. Mundy, the doctor said, Its for you, because I think youre going to need it. Chesty was telling me what his next step is if you dont straighten up and start minding him, and I don;t think youre going to take it too well.

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Perspectives
The radio scratched and sputtered a tune as we rolled to a stop at the red light by Schobels Restaurant. Edward Boettcher drove and my chin bounced as I dozed. It was too early in the morning for me to form any serious thoughts. We worked for Brown Electric and were headed to Katy to wire lights into a school bus barn. It wasnt my idea of fun. The rodeo trail beckoned and Id much rather have been hitching it down the road to the next bronc-riding. Then the disc jockey blabbed a few jokes and read a couple of local news items. My mind dreamed along vaguely hearing what was coming across the air waves. One item pierced through the fog and awoke my conscience. There was going to be a new cable television network. Willie Nelson was in the process of building the Cowboys Television Network. It would be stationed in Austin and would play all things related to cowboys. That means there would be plenty of western movies, cowboy music, old western television series, etc. My brain took note and instead of thinking about wiring a bus barn, I spent the day forming a plan. At the time, there were two realizations that ate at my soul. One was getting to the next rodeo, and the other was that someday a legitimate source of income must be established. There was no intention of tying wires into old age. Whatever became my livelihood in old age it would be cowboy oriented. The day drug by but we were off work before five, easy enough to make a call to Austin. And low and behold, Willies Cowboy Television Network was listed in information. So I called. The phone rang and a pretty girls voice answered, Hello, this is the Cowboys Television Network. Yes mam. This is Herman Brune. Do yall have a programming director? Why yes we do. That is Doug Halloway. Well mam. Im the PRCA Texas Circuit Saddle Bronc Director, and Id like to make an appointment to visit with Mr. Halloway and make a proposal. Would you like to speak to Doug, hes right here? Ummm. Well sure! Halloway got on the line and I made my pitch and asked, Sir, have yall considered having rodeo on your network? At the time there was no television coverage of the sport. Mesquite wasnt yet on TV and the closest chance to seeing a

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network. Before long they were ushered out and I waited with my hat in my hand. But it wasnt long. Soon Halloway greeted me and again I was surprised. He appeared to have come from the golf course, and wore an earring and a ponytail. His demeanor was cordial and honest. But nevertheless, after a short tour he again expressed his like for my ideas and the needs of the network to find financing. He also implored me to check back the following Friday. That continued for a year and every three months I paid Doug a visit. Finally one day I asked about my intended position if the network ever found financing. Doug opened a cabinet and pulled out a VHS tape. Do you know Bennie Butler, Neal Gay, Bob Barnes, or Cotton Rosser? he asked. Yes sir, theyre all PRCA stock contractors. I said. Well weve got proposals and videos from all these guys, but we dont know these folks. However, we do know Herman Brune. If we ever get our money youre going to be our liaison to the PRCA. Now, do you shoot pool? I nodded and he led the way to the clubhouse where Willie was shooting pool with one of the other band members. For a moment I was dumbstruck. There was Willie in all his glory, long braid and all. He seemed like a little old man but when he smiled ten years melted from his face. Doug introduced us and told Willie about my bronc-riding and that I was a wilderness hunting guide in Montana. Willie smiled and shook my hand as we began shooting pool. Then I felt awkward. Here I was, in the presence of celebrity and I had no intelligent conversation to offer. We shot several games and Willie queried me about Montana. Finally, I knew what to say. Yes sir, I enjoy living in the wilderness but next year is election year and I cant go! Why not? Willie asked. Because every time I leave Texas in an election year yall Democrats break out and put somebody new into state office. No sir, Im staying home next year! And Willie grinned. A few weeks ago Willie turned 80 and I attended his benefit concert for the people of West, Texas. And once again I listened to Willie sing.

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

Kids: learn from our veterans

Dear Editor, A note to all you young people: history goes by so fast. If you get the opportunity, talk to a World War II, Korean War or Vietnam vet. World War II veterans are few; soon there will be none, and with them the opportunity to learn about their experiences and what life was like when they were young. When I was in my teens, I had the opportunity to speak with a Spanish-American War vet and several World War I veterans, and wish now I had spent more time with them; I gained a lifelong love of history. So little of history is taught in school today; you students will benefit greatly from hearing personal accounts. When you are my age, you will have many warm and fond memories to pass along. If you have spoken to vets and others, you will carry forward their memories too. We shape our future based on what we learn from the past, and our best lessons in history come from those who lived it. Make time to speak to military vets; learn history from those who made this country great, and carry those lessons into the future. Terry Bowman Gonzales

If its not one thing, its your mother: the Grand Canyon trip
You would think the Florida/Bahamas trip would dampen their travel spirits, but NOT SO! Six months later Mother and Dr. John decided to take a bus tour to the Grand Canyon. Now, just think about that for a minute. Mother was 95 and Dr. John was 91 ... on a bus for 6 days, going to the Grand freakin Canyon! Both of them in Depends, Mother with a walker, and neither of them was operating with full faculties. The blessing here was that it was a sponsored tour. The concern here was, that it was on a bus. So... I was up at 4:30 AM to get Mother and Dr. John to the WalMart parking lot by 5:45 to board the bus for the trip to the Grand Canyon. I called them before I left to be sure they were up. Mother was dressed and putting on her makeup when I called. Mother had macular degeneration and was practically blind, but she dressed and put on makeup every day. She had that big silver beehive updo all pumped up and if she ever felt a little puny, shed just put on more rouge and shed feel better. They were ready to go when I got there, bright red cheeks and all. Mother mustve asked me a hundred times about her medicine and Depends. She couldnt see, couldnt remember, and couldnt pack herself. My sister and I went over to pack her the week before, reusing the 2 gallon Ziploc bags for 6 outfits that we werent sure she would even wear. I loaded the bags, Mother and Dr. John in my car and got to the parking lot right on time. EveryThe thoughts, experiences, and ramblings of Gyla Dench: daughter, widow, mom, grammie extraordinaire, and middle school asst. principal (ret.)

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one was very attentive and I felt better about the trip. They were on the bus all that day and spent the night in El Paso. They toured the next four days and returned on Day Six. They would have four days off and on the bus, in and out of a different hotel every night. The rest of the group appeared to be all retired folks, but no one in their 90s. Oh my! My sister, her husband and I picked up the travelers on the sixth day. Im not sure who looked more frazzled: Mother and Dr. John, or the tour guide. This was the same tour company that Dr. John used on two prior trips, but this was to be their last. Tour Guide Lady explained that the couple needed much more care and attention than any one of them was prepared to handle. They forgot to set their alarm, missed breakfasts, were late to the bus ,making everyone wait and upsetting the schedules and so much more. The tour company would not be able to book any more trips for Dr. John and Mother unless they had someone with them to attend to their needs. NO MORE TRIPS! Music to my ears. It was a very quiet ride home ... Gotta love em

rodeo on the tube was occasionally catching Cheyenne on ABCs Wide World of Sports. Well no! We hadnt really thought about that. Were in our start up stages and trying to put the money together for an uplink. You do have a good idea but why dont you call me back next Friday and well talk about it some more. His reply confused me. On one hand it was exciting that he took my call. On the other hand maybe he was blowing me off. One thing was sure Id call him again the following Friday. But, on the next Friday the answer was the same. Yes sir, Mr. Brune we like your idea and believe that any cowboy television should include rodeo. However, were still trying to put the money together to make our business fly. But please, call us back next Friday and well give you an update. This scenario continued for six weeks. Every Friday Doug Halloway would get my phone call, and every Friday hed assure me that he liked my idea but they were waiting for the financing necessary to constitute a cable television network. Then one day my patience waned and my curiosity piqued. While making the call I inquired for a physical address. The friendly reply was a location in Spicewood, Texas, in the condominiums on Willies golf course. Those folks were about to get a visit. And it was not disappointing Welcome to Willies World. The pretty voice on the phone turned out to be a smiling woman taller than myself. The condos were turned into offices and everyone seemed genuinely glad to see me. There were three other people in the lobby. One of them was an American Indian that may have chewed too much peyote. He was speaking English but I couldnt cypher what he was saying. The other two could have been loosely called Austin businessmen. They were also hawking their notions for what Willie should be doing with his new cable

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CEOs again rank Texas No.1

AUSTIN More than 700 top CEOs around the nation are ranking Texas as the best state to do business for the ninth year in a row in Chief Executive magazines annual Best and Worst States survey. CEO opinions were gauged on a variety of metrics, including regulations, tax policies, workforce quality, educational resources, quality of living and infrastructure. This vote of confidence from business leaders across the nation further highlights that Texas is the epicenter for economic prosperity in this country, Gov. Perry said. I will continue to promote the conservative principles of restrained spending, low taxes, predictable regulations and fair courts that have guided us over the last decade in order to ensure that Texas remains the nations healthiest economy for the next 10 years. The playbook for successful states boils down to three simple moves: engage in real dialogue with business leaders, adapt policies to create an attractive environment, and effectively communicate your story to real job creators, said Marshall Cooper, CEO of Chief Executive magazine and ChiefExecutive.net. This years rankings prove that smart policies result in increased investments, jobs and greater overall economic activity. CEOs continue to tell us that California seems to be doing everything possible to drive business from the state. Texas Gov. Rick Perry, by contrast, personally makes it his mission to lead corporate recruitment and economic development efforts in his state, said J.P. Donlon, Editor-inChief of Chief Executive magazine and ChiefExecutive.net. In addition to the Chief Executive magazine ranking, this week Texas also takes the top spot in another of Site Selection Magazines annual rankings - this time in the magazines ranking of the most competitive states in 2012. Earlier this year, Texas was awarded Site Selections 2012 Governors Cup for the most new and expanded corporate facilities announced over the year.

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AUSTIN Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said this week that state sales tax revenue in April was $2.15 billion, up 3.9 percent compared to April 2012. Sales tax collections were up in a range of sectors from construction and manufacturing to restaurants, Combs said. As expected, the rate of growth in state sales tax revenue is moderating compared to doubledigit growth rates we recently experienced. Combs will send cities, counties, City Tax Rate May 2013 Luling 1.500% 141,136.09 Cuero 2.000% 230,104.88 Flatonia 1.500% 51,686.94 Gonzales 1.500% 199,401.50 Nixon 1.500% 29,010.38 Smiley 1.000% 1,865.13 Waelder 1.000% 4,291.80 Hallettsville 2.000% 116,245.18 Moulton 1.750% 13,801.03 Shiner 1.000% 38,654.29 Yoakum 2.000% 100,868.33

A GVTC Gonzales employee has received one of the companys top honors for customer service recently. Gonzales Store employee Wendy Jalufka receives the companys Tribute Award for superior customer service.

Chamber, UHV partner on small business luncheon

The Gonzales Chamber has partnered with UHV Business Development Center on a free luncheon to take place on May 23, at Riverside Community Center, located at 110 St. Lawrence, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Program will be How to Maximize a Businesss Value. Fact up to 70% of owners will leave their business in the next years. Most small business owners have not planned for a traditional exit or succession. Come and learn firsthand how to maximize your business value before the transition. RSVP to 1-877-895-7232 or 361-485-4485. Warriors Weekend VII annual fishing trip to Port OConnor will be held on Saturday, May 18. The Fort Hood Caravan will come though Gonzales on Friday, May 17 between 11:35 a.m. and 11:50 a.m. They will travel down St. Joseph Street on their way to the J. B. Wells Park, where they will have lunch and a dessert consisting of the cakes volunteers from Gonzales have made for them. Lets line the street and show your support to others that have served that we may live the free lives we do or join us at J. B. Wells Park. The Farmers Market will be held every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Laurel Ridge, located at 827 St. Joseph Street. They will have a variety of vegetables and some gluten-free items.

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

transit systems and special purpose percent over 2012 figures. For the taxing districts their May local sales year, Flatonias share of tax revenues tax allocations totaling $668.5 mil- is up 67.57 percent. lion, up 5.6 percent compared to May Another sharp increase came in 2012. Waelder, with a monthly check for The sales tax figures represent $4,291 representing a 53.6 percent monthly sales made in March as well hike over 2012 numbers. as January, February and March sales The City of Gonzales, which has by businesses that report tax quar- seen steady increases for most of t he terly. last year, saw an 8.44 percent drop in Around the region, the biggest its May check for $199,401. For the monthly increase was shown in Flato- year, Gonzales remains slightly ahead nia, with a monthly check for $51,686 of last years total with $1.03 million representing an increase of some 88.4 in revenues. May 2013 Change 2013 total 2012 total Change 133,106.41 6.03% 585,085.41 566,088.89 3.35% 282,637.38 -18.58% 1,115,575.48 1,112,907.08 0.23% 27,433.47 88.40% 175,152.62 104,524.37 67.57% 217,798.05 -8.44% 1,030,400.74 1,001,686.49 2.86% 27,408.58 5.84% 148,299.91 122,670.05 20.89% 1,973.12 -5.47% 12,175.02 13,891.41 -12.35% 2,794.22 53.59% 11,699.12 11,102.37 5.37% 99,060.89 17.34% 508,463.40 449,035.80 13.23% 14,624.19 -5.62% 68,938.60 60,694.95 13.58% 30,995.87 24.70% 134,180.43 124,215.90 8.02% 119,706.73 -15.73% 496,004.19 501,835.89 -1.16%

Livestock Reports
Gonzales Livestock Market Report The Gonzales Livestock Market Report for Saturday, May 11, 2013 had on hand: 466 cattle. Compared to our last sale: Calves and yearlings sold steady. Packer cows sold steady to $1.00 higher. Stocker-feeder steers: Medium and large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs., $195-$245; 300400 lbs, $175-$195; 400-500 lbs, $155-$175; 500-600 lbs, $145-$150; 600-700 lbs., $131$137; 700-800 lbs, $120-$128. Bull yearlings: 700-900 lbs, $91-$105. Stocker-feeder heifers: Medium and large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs, $170-$210; 300400 lbs, $160-$165; 400-500 lbs, $140-$147; 500-600 lbs., $126-$135; 600-700 lbs., $119$125. Packers cows: Good lean utility and commercial, $69-$76; Cutters, $74-$84.50; Canners, $61-$68; Low yielding fat cows, $68-$76. Packer bulls: Yield grade 1 & 2, good heavy bulls; $94-$100; light weights and medium quality bulls, $84-$91. Stocker Cows: $950-$1,150. Pairs: $1,050-$1,475. Thank you for your business!! View our sale live at cattleusa.com! Nixon Livestock Commission Report The Nixon Livestock Commission Inc. report had on hand, May 13, 2013, Volume, 543. Steers: 200-300 lbs, $173 to $183 to $220; 300-400 lbs., $151 to $161 to $208; 400-500 lbs, $134 to $144 to $163; 500-600 lbs, $126 to $136 to $155; 600-700 lbs, $115 to $125 to $146; 700-800 lbs, $105 to $115 to $125. Heifers: 200-300 lbs, $158 to $168 to $180; 300-400 lbs, $146 to $156 to $245; 400-500 lbs, $129 to $139 to $180; 500-600 lbs, $123 to $133 to $185; 600-700 lbs, $111 to $121 to $128; 700-800 lbs, $98 to $108 to $1. Slaughter cows: $50 to $88; Slaughter bulls: $72 to $102; Stocker cows: $600 to $1,000; Pairs, $1,125-$1,270. Notices: We will be closed on May 27, 2013 for Memorial Day! Hallettsville Livestock Commission Report The Hallettsville Livestock Commission Co., Inc. had on hand on May 7, 2013, 1,087; week ago, 596; year ago, 995. The market this week was fully steady with some heavier weight steer classes. $1 to $2 higher. Demand continues very good on the better quality classes. Packer cows and bulls sold steady to $1 higher on approx. 225 hd. total. Packer Cows: higher dressing utility & cutter cows, $75-$89.50; lower dressing utility & cutter cows, $63-$75; light weight canner cows, $51-$61. Packer Bulls: heavyweight bulls, $100$103.50; utility & cutter bulls, $91-$100; lightweight canner bulls, $82-$91. Stocker and Feeder Calves and Yearlings: Steer & Bull Calves: under 200; $180-$220; 200-300 lbs, $172-$220; 300-400 lbs, $165$192.50; 400-500 lbs, $158-$176; 500-600 lbs, $138-$162.50; 600-700 lbs, $127-$149; 700-800 lbs, $124-$134. Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs, $165-$210; 200-300 lbs, $158$190; 300-400 lbs, $155-$180; 400-500 lbs, $140-$163; 500-600 lbs, $124-$146; 600700 lbs, $117-$128; 700-800 lbs, $110-$121. If we can help with marketing your livestock, please call 361-798-4336. Cuero Livestock Market Report Cuero Livestock Market Report on May 10, 2013, had 1,013 head. Had 211 cows and 15 bulls. The packer market was again steady to $2/cwt higher even with oer 200 head coming to market. The calf market was steady to stronger on most classes. The new crop calves that are carrying too much flesh discounted as they were in the past sales. Most of calves weighing under 500 lbs were cheaper as a result of this. Most heifer classes were steady while good steers in good condition continued to dominate the market. Had some new buyers on hand which generated a lot of activity. Packer Bulls: Hvy. Wts., $88-$99; lower grades, $70-$85. Packer cows: breakers, none; boning, $70-$84; canners & cutters, $80-$91; light & weak, $50-$65. Palpated, 17 bred cows, $84-$105. Pairs: 11 Pairs, $870-$1,240. Steer calves: under 200 lbs, None; 200250 lbs, None; 250-300 lbs, $100-$140; 300-350 lbs, $162-$184; 350-400 lbs, $156$163; 400-450 lbs, $143-$156; 450-500 lbs, $142-$156; 500-550 lbs, $141-$153; 550-600 lbs, $133-$146; 600-700 lbs, $137$144; 700-800 lbs, $112-$116. Bull Calves: under 250 lbs, $166-$212; 250-300 lbs, $146-$188; 300-350 lbs, $139$166; 350-400 lbs, $151-$159; 400-450 lbs, $136-$150; 450-500 lbs, $139-$142; 500-550 lbs, $135-$137; 550-600 lbs, $133$136; 600-700 lbs, $125-$130. Over 700 lbs. bulls, None. Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs., $149$208; 200-250 lbs., $146-$198; 250-300 lbs, $155-$204; 300-350 lbs, $154-$174; 350-400 lbs, $148-$169; 400-450 lbs, $143$168; 450-500 lbs, $137-$150; 500-550 lbs, $135-$145; 550-600 lbs, $126-$133; 600700 lbs., $122-$126; over 700 lbs, $106$117.

Learn firsthand about conservation techniques for cleaning gravestones on Saturday, May 18, at the Harwood Cemetery, starting at 8:30 a.m. Call Glenda Gordon at 512-924-5850 for information and a list of items you will need. From May 16-19, Three & Half Amigos Cutting will be at the J.B. Wells Arena. We love connecting with our businesses, community and fans! The Gonzales Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture currently has 1,553 likes on Facebook, 66 followers on Pinterest, 161 followers on Twitter, and 69 followers on Instagram. Our social media networks are a great way to keep up to date on whats going on in our community. If you would like more information, please like us at www.facebook. com/GonzalesTXChamberofCommerce or follow us at @GonzalesChamber. We look forward to seeing you on our page! Dont know whats going on in Gonzales? Check out our calendar of events at www.GonzalesTexas. com!

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Recent well location reports from the Texas Railroad Commission Caldwell County API No.: 055-34972 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Benchmark Texas Petroleum, LLC Lease Name: Webb Oil Unit II Well No.: 4 Field Name: Drummond (Edwards 1800) Total Depth: 2,500 feet Direction and Miles: 4 miles SW. of Lytton Springs Survey Name: S. Connell, A-63 Acres: 115.54 API No.: 055-35043 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Eagle Energy Acquistions LP Lease Name: W. H. New Well No.: 1H Field Name: Salt Flat (Edwards) Total Depth: 3,000 feet Direction and Miles: 7.3 miles NE. of Luling Survey Name: J. Hinds, A-14 Acres: 85 DeWitt County API No.: 42-123-33148 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O and G Co. LP Lease Name: Seidel Unit A Well No.: 2 Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale) Total Depth: 17,000 feet Direction and Miles: 13.6 miles NW. of Cuero Survey Name: D. Benton, A-67 Acres: 701.16 API No.: 42-123-33149 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Sabine Oil and Gas LLC Lease Name: McClanahan Well No.: 1H Field Name: Sugarkane (Eagle Ford) Total Depth: 15,000 feet Direction and Miles: 1.6 miles W. of Nordheim Survey Name: R. Galletty, A-195 Acres: 420.61 Fayette County API No.: 149-33306 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Sanchez Oil & Gas Corporation Lease Name: Prost Unit F Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 12,500 feet Direction and Miles: 2.8 miles S. of Flatonia Survey Name: G.W. Cottle, A-35 Acres: 799.33 API No.: 149-33307 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Sanchez Oil & Gas Corporation Lease Name: Prost Unit F Well No.: 2H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 12,500 feet Direction and Miles: 2.8 miles S. of Flatonia Survey Name: G.W. Cottle, A-35 Acres: 799.33 API No.: 149-33308 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Argent Energy (US) Holdings Inc. Lease Name: Estella Unit Well No.: 1H Field Name: Cypress Landing (Eagle Ford) Total Depth: 12,000 feet Direction and Miles: 14.3 miles SW. of La Grange Survey Name: W. M. Evans, A-174 Acres: 440 API No.: 149-33309 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Cypress E&P Corporation Lease Name: Wolters Unit Well No.: 1H Field Name: Cypress Landing (Eagle Ford) Total Depth: 13,600 feet Direction and Miles: 2.9 miles SW. of Schulenburg Survey Name: T. Taylor, A-96 Acres: 927.99 Gonzales County API No.: 42-177-32975 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Kerner Carson Unit Well No.: 16H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 12,100 feet Direction and Miles: 9.9 miles SE. of Cost Survey Name: W. Simpson, A-426 Acres: 1,008.30 API No.: 42-177-32974 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Kerner Carson Unit Well No.: 15H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 12,200 feet Direction and Miles: 9.9 miles SE. of Cost Survey Name: S.H. Gates, A-228 Acres: 1,008.30 API No.: 42-177-32973 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Kerner Carson Unit Well No.: 14H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 12,200 feet Direction and Miles: 9.9 miles SE. of Cost Survey Name: S.H. Gates, A-228 Acres: 1,008.30 API No.: 42-177-32972 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Kerner Carson Unit Well No.: 13H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 12,200 feet Direction and Miles: 10 miles SE. of Cost Survey Name: S.H. Gates, A-228 Acres: 1,008.30 API No.: 42-177-32971 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Kerner Carson Unit Well No.: 12H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 12,200 feet Direction and Miles: 11 miles SE. of Cost Survey Name: W. Simpson, A-426 Acres: 1,008.30 API No.: 42-177-32970 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Kerner Carson Unit Well No.: 11H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 12,100 feet Direction and Miles: 9.9 miles SE. of Cost Survey Name: W. Simpson, A-426 Acres: 1,008.30 API No.: 42-177-32967 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Frampton Unit Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 10,500 feet Direction and Miles: 6.25 miles NE. of Smiley Survey Name: W.A. Hall, A-277 Acres: 417.14 API No.: 42-177-32968 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Forest Oil Corp. Lease Name: Stobaugh-Dawe Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 13,500 feet Direction and Miles: 9.4 miles SW. of Smiley Survey Name: Gonzales CSL, A-230 Acres: 769.21 API No.: 42-177-32969 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Penn Virginia Oil and Gas LP Lease Name: RCR-Hinton Unit Well No.: 3H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 8.79 miles SE. of Gonzales Survey Name: B. Lockhart, Section 5, A-36 Acres: 262.86 Lavaca County API No.: 42-285-33424 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Recompletion Operator: XTO Energy Inc. Lease Name: Freeman Well No.: 13 Field Name: Speaks SW (Rainbow) Total Depth: 14,900 feet Direction and Miles: 16.64 miles SE. of Hallettsville Survey Name: S. Wilmans, A-493 Acres: 1,573.30 Recent oil and gas completions according to reports from the Texas Railroad Commission DeWitt County API No.: 42-123-32827 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Geosouthern Energy Corp. Lease Name: Krause B Well No.: 5H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: F.S. Breeding, A-69 Direction and Miles: 2.68 miles SE. of Westhoff Oil: 416 MCF: 1,103 Choke Size: 9/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 6,857 Total Depth: 18,790 feet Plug Back Depth: 18,698 feet Perforations: 13,078-18,688 feet API No.: 42-123-32826 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Geosouthern Energy Corp. Lease Name: Krause B Well No.: 4H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: F.S. Breeding, A-69 Direction and Miles: 2.57 miles SE. of Westhoff Oil: 888 MCF: 2,025 Choke Size: 11/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 7,215 Total Depth: 18,924 feet Plug Back Depth: 18,780 feet Perforations: 13,194-18,776 feet API No.: 42-123-32825 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Geosouthern Energy Corp. Lease Name: Krause B Well No.: 3H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: F.S. Breeding, A-69 Direction and Miles: 2.57 miles SE. of Westhoff Oil: 848 MCF: 1,799 Choke Size: 11/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 7,290 Total Depth: 19,157 feet Plug Back Depth: 19,056 feet Perforations: 16,432-19,051 feet Gonzales County API No.: 42-177-32420 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O and G Co. LP Lease Name: W Janca Unit A Well No.: 1 Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: J. Bird, A-132 Direction and Miles: 14.5 miles NW. of Cuero Oil: 780 MCF: 1,112 Choke Size: 10/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 4,818 Total Depth: 16,917 feet Perforations: 12,285-16,676 feet API No.: 42-177-32792 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: King Fehner Unit Well No.: 10H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: R.H. Wynn, A-474 Direction and Miles: 10.9 miles SE. of Cost Oil: 1,335 MCF: 1,638 Choke Size: 32/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 686 Total Depth: 16,567 feet Plug Back Depth: 16,482 feet Perforations: 10,848-15,719 feet API No.: 42-177-32790 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: King Fehner Unit Well No.: 7H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: R.H. Wynn, A-474 Direction and Miles: 10.9 miles SE. of Cost Oil: 1,174 MCF: 1,216 Choke Size: 32/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 1,234 Total Depth: 16,538 feet Plug Back Depth: 16,443 feet Perforations: 11,478-16,438 feet API No.: 42-177-32797 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: King Fehner Unit Well No.: 9H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: R.H. Wynn, A-474 Direction and Miles: 11 miles SE. of Cost Oil: 1,195 MCF: 1,150 Choke Size: 32/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 1,171 Total Depth: 16,472 feet Plug Back Depth: 16,383 feet Perforations: 11,380-15,805 feet API No.: 42-177-32794 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: King Fehner Unit Well No.: 8H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: R.H. Wynn, A-474 Direction and Miles: 11 miles SE. of Cost Oil: 1,439 MCF: 1,415 Choke Size: 32/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 1,306 Total Depth: 16,513 feet Plug Back Depth: 16,434 feet Perforations: 11,444-15,934 feet API No.: 42-177-32833 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Hamilton Well No.: 2H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: J. Oethkin, A-369 Direction and Miles: 9.9 miles SE. of Cost Oil: 2,209 MCF: 1,679 Choke Size: 32/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 1,599 Total Depth: 15,826 feet Plug Back Depth: 15,744 feet Perforations: 10,746-15,734 feet API No.: 42-177-32751 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Cusak Ranch Well No.: 13H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford1) Survey Name: T. Davis, A-178 Direction and Miles: 10.1 miles SE. of Cost Oil: 1,764 MCF: 1,468 Choke Size: 32/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 1,251 Total Depth: 15,359 feet Perforations: 11,054-15,273 feet API No.: 42-177-32741 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Cusack Ranch Well No.: 12H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford1) Survey Name: T. Davis, A-178 Direction and Miles: 10.1 miles SE. of Cost Oil: 1,889 MCF: 1,583 Choke Size: 32/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 1,234 Total Depth: 15,275 feet Plug Back Depth: 15,184 feet Perforations: 11,150-15,179 feet API No.: 42-177-32740 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Sallis Bouldin Unit Well No.: 9H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford1) Survey Name: K.B. Lockhart, A-325 Direction and Miles: 7.8 miles SE. of Cost Oil: 1,130 MCF: 467 Choke Size: 32/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 806 Total Depth: 14,125 feet Plug Back Depth: 14,037 feet Perforations: 9,300-14,017 feet API No.: 42-177-32739 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Sallis Bouldin Unit Well No.: 8H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford1) Survey Name: K.B. Lockhart, A-325 Direction and Miles: 7.8 miles SE. of Cost Oil: 1,253 MCF: 542 Choke Size: 32/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 925 Total Depth: 14,953 feet Plug Back Depth: 14,872 feet Perforations: 9,640-14,822 feet API No.: 42-177-32763 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Marathon Oil EF LLC Lease Name: Barnhart (EF) C Well No.: 3H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford1) Survey Name: G. McConnell, A-354 Direction and Miles: 17.9 miles SW. of Gonzales Oil: 1,041 MCF: 1,185 Choke Size: 16/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 4,002 Total Depth: 17,220 feet Perforations: 16,779-17,000 feet API No.: 42-177-32766 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Marathon Oil EF LLC Lease Name: Barnhart (EF) Well No.: 30H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford1) Survey Name: G. McConnell, A-354 Direction and Miles: 17.9 miles SW. of Gonzales Oil: 994 MCF: 1,241 Choke Size: 16/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 3,400 Total Depth: 16,945 feet Perforations: 11,890-16,829 feet API No.: 42-177-32778 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Marathon Oil EF LLC Lease Name: Broll Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford1) Survey Name: F. Gonzales, A-233 Direction and Miles: 9.4 miles SE. of Smiley Oil: 709 MCF: 1,005 Choke Size: 16/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 2,506 Total Depth: 16,515 feet Perforations: 12,126-16,337 feet Lavaca County API No.: 42-285-33670 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Sabine Oil and Gas LLC Lease Name: Olsovsky Unit Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford2) Survey Name: W. Daniels, A-11 Direction and Miles: 4.8 mils NE. of Moulton Oil: 260 MCF: 410 Choke Size: 14/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 1,500 Total Depth: 16,477 feet Plug Back Depth: 16,367 feet Perforations: 12,507-16,269 feet

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Gonzales County Courthouse Deeds April 1-30 Taylor, Mary Jo to Alvarez, Sergion, w/d, Lt. A, Blk. 2, 3rd Subdvn, LaFayette Place Addn, Gonzales. Sanderson, Glenn and Sanderson, Malba to Bell, Thomas W. and Bell, Venetta S., w/d, 9.530 Acres, James B. Patrick Svy, A-55. L.H.B. Properties, Burchard, Robert K. (Partner) and Burchard, William F. (Partner) to Burchard, William F., w/d, Undiv. Int. in Pt. Lt. 3, Blk. 23, Orig. Inner Town Gonzales & Easement. L.H.B. Properties, Burchard, Robert K. (Partner) and Burchard, William F. (Partner) to Burchard, Robert K., w/d, Undiv. Int. in Pt. Lt. 3, Blk. 123, Orig. Inner Town Gonzales & Easement. Burchard, William F. to Burchard, Robert K., w/d, Undiv. Int. in Pt. Lt. 3, Blk. 23, Orig. Inner Town Gonzales & Easement. Berkley, Nan and Berkley, John B. to Pridgeon, Marcus and Pridgeon, Johnna, w/d, Lts. 45-47, Blk. 7, Rivercrest Place Addn, Gonzales. Luna, Raquel G. and Luna, Fernando to Johnson, Frank and Johnson, Nancy, w/d, 11.66 Acres, Hardy WB Price Svy, A-370. May 1-31 Burrows, Sandra Cile Dickey to Siegel, Jeffery Wayne and Siegel, Lauren Lee, w/d, Lt. 2, Blk. A, East Rivercrest Addn, Sec. 1, Gonzales. Grimaldo, Filemon Villegas to Villegas, Jose Dolores, w/d, Lts. 1-4, Blk. 63, Waelder. Ranch, Sec. 2. Kirkendall, Dennis Wayne (Trustee), Meisetschlaeger, Virginia Lee (Trustee), Kirkindall, Virginia Lee (AKA), Kirkendall Joing Living Trust, Dennis Way and Virginia Lee to Kirkendall, Dennis Wayne and Meisetschlaeger, Virginia Lee, w/d, 3.60 Acres (Lt. 154) Settlement at Patriot Ranch, Unit 2. Selk, James E. and Selk, Monica H. to Peck III, John H. and Peck, Tammy Jeanne, w/d, 10.06 Acres (Lt. 98) Settlement at Patriot Ranch, Unit 1. Selk, James E. and Selk, Monica H. to Peck III, John H. and Peck, Tammy Jeanne, w/d, 10.06 Acres (Lt. 99) Settlement at Patriot Ranch, Unit 1. Bowe, Richard Lloyd (Trustee), Bowe, Betty Carolyn (Trustee), Bowe Family Trust, Betty Carolyn and Bowe Family Trust, Richard Lloyd to Schoenfield, Kenneth, w/d, Lts. 1112, Blk. 8, Nixon. Jacobs, Roy P. and Jacobs, Patricia K. to Lutostanski Jr, Louis M. and Lutostanski, Veronica, w/d, 10.56 Acres (Lts. 89-91) Settlement at Patriot Ranch, Unit. 1. Parker, Edwin F. to Juantes, Juan, w/d, Lt. 11, Blk. 37, Nixon. Hermes, Cecelia Feazell to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 29.82 Acres, James F. Stephenson Svy, A-418. DSG Investments, LTD to Alford, James Henderson and Alford, Jiuseppina Felici, w/d, Lts. 31 & 32, Creekwood Subdvn, J M Salinas Svy, A-59. Martinez, Filicitas to Moreno, Johnny and Moreno, Diann, w/d, Pt. Blk. B-8, V B Colley 2nd Addn, Smiley. Marriage License Gonzalez, Victor A. and Izaguuirre, Rosalinda. Alvarez, Jose Luis and Hernandez, Guadalupe A. Roach, Brandon Clay and McKinney, Amber Gayle. Spring, Kyle D. and Pesek, Ashley G. Mendietta, Steve M. and Flores, Irma Linda. Assumed Names Patel, Mehulkumar Days Inn & Suites, Gonzales. Hernandez, Rosa La Mal Querida, Nixon. Filla, Angela and Filla, Tyler Filla Land Management, Gonzales Adamek, Jason Lee Jason Adamek Construction, Shiner.

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CENTER: Equipment catapults Gonzales to forefront

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sells the advanced mammography equipment. You look down that hallway (of the center) and its all new equipment. There are a lot of much larger hospitals that dont have equipment this advanced. The 3-D mammography technology of Progressive Radiology in Houston told the throng gathered in the hospital lobby for Tuesdays event that the digital equipment will significantly increase chances that women served by the center will be able to detect and defeat breast cancer much earlier than before. Even the smallest cancer can be detected, he said. What were finding ... is that our diagnosis is going up 50 percent, and the effective radiation dose (for a mammography) is reduced by about 50 percent. This will reduce the rate of unnecessary cancers in the future, unnecessary biopsies. The level of medical care available in this small town is incredible, he said. Chuck Norris, the CEO of Gonzales Healthcare Systems, accepted a resolution from Governor Rick Perry honoring the hospital from Perry assistant Alma Bueno. What a wonderful gift, GHS chief of staff Dr. Tommy Hisey said. Just imagine the lives that this will help.

Ellen Johnson, Judy Gipson and Janet Burk, the daughters of Fletcher and Jane Johnson, pose at the entrance to the new center named in their mothers honor at Gonzales Healthcare Systems Tuesday (above). At right, hospital CEO Chuck Norris displays a proclamation from Gov. Rick Perry presented by Alma Bueno from the Governors office. Fundraising coordinator Connie Kacir (middle right) salutes the sisters. The Pink Fire Truck and Police Car (right bottom) were on-hand for pictures and to help raise cancer awareness.

ELECTION: Tovar earns seat in Waelder again; Hartzler wins LISD post
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bargain agreement with the state, was reelected to public office. He won one of the three at-large seats on the city council by outpacing incumbent Alfred Thompson, 90-75. Tovar received deferred adjudication probation for the term of one year, was fined $500, and given 80 hours of community service in return of his guilty plea to a Class A misdemeanor assault causing bodily injury. In other Waelder results, former city councilperson Becky Ayala garnered 76 votes, while incumbents Valentino (Tino) Hernandez and Peggy Blackmon restained their seats with 144 and 92 votes respectively. An incumbent was ousted from his seat during in the Moulton City Council election. Lester Hohensee was defeated in the race for Place 1 by Diana Rothbauer, who outpaced him, 111-75. Two other incumbents fell during the Flatonia City Council election when Matt Freytag and Jan Lahodny were defeated in bids. They had the two lowest totals among the five entries to fill three seats, garnering 161 and 153 votes respectively. Cathy Steinhauser (260), Dennis Geesaman (204) and incumbent Joel Chris Kubesch (174) were the top three vote-getters in the Flatonia race. A new face will joining the school board in Luling, due to Dr. Stan Hartzlers victory on Saturday. Hartzoler (212) was the leading vote-getter for three at-large seats. he is a former LISD teacher who resigned his teaching position in part over objectionsto the districts use of the CSCOPE curriculum management system. The other unofficial totals included Gabriel Ayalas 109, Evelyn Hansons 67 and Karen Svobdas 61. Area Election Voting Totals (All totals are considered unofficial until canvassed by the proper entities) City of Cuero Candidates City Council - District One: John Fuqua (I) 42 City Council - District Four: Roy Johnson (I) 50 City Council - At Large: Bill Mathis (I) 153, Tony Allen (I) 148 and David L. Ruiz 16

City of Flatonia Candidates City Council (three At Large seats) - Matt Freytag (I) 161, Cathy Steinhauser 260, Dennis Geesaman 204, Joel Chris Kubesch (I) 174, Jan Lahodny (I) 153 City of Hallettsville Candidates Mayor - Warren Grindeland (I) 223, Nancy Braus 55 Alderman Place Two - Gene Chandler (I) 200, Richard Bugzy Neilson 62 Alderman Place Five - Cindy Renken (I) 236 Hallettsville ISD Candidates Trustee Place Four - Kyle Taylor 287, Herbert C. Beyer Jr. 252, Kevin Myers 125 Trustee Place Five - Paul Cook (I) 572 Trustee Place Six (unexpired term) - Robert Lundy 288, Scott Perch Janak 193, Mary Beth Najvar 87, Darrell Herring 62, Audrey Vaclavik Barrera 44 Luling ISD Trustee (three At Large seats) - Gabriel Ayala (I) 109, Karen Svoboda (I) 61, Evelyn Hanson (I) 67 and Dr. Stan Hartzoler 212 City of Moulton Candidates Mayor - Ervin Patek (I) 143, Dennis Fishbeck (write-in) 2 City Council Place 1: Diana Rothbauer 111, Lester Hohensee (I) 75 City Council Place 2: Travis Hill 92, Minnie Lee Fishbeck (I) 49, Jeremy Buehring 47 Nixon-Smiley CISD Candidates Trustee Place 1: Angela Salinas 143 Trustee Place 5: Lester Warcheza (I) 149 Trustee Place 7: Jimmy Newman (I) 141, Harold D. Rice 89 Shiner ISD Candidates Trustee Place 3: Dan Stafford (I) 137 Trustee Place 5: Rusty Mills (I) 91, Max F. Moore III 75 Trustee Place 6: Tim Kalich 140 (School board appointed someone to fill the Place 5 seat due to the passing of the winner. Information was available as of press time) City of Waelder Candidates City Council (three At-Large seats): Roy Tovar 90, Alfred Thompson (I) 75, Peggy Blackmon (I) 92, Becky Ayala 76, Valentino (Tino) Hernandez (I) 144

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built in on the property. The 69 Room LaQuinta Inn & Suites will be located on west side of Water Street (Highway 183) just south of Hwy. 90A in Gonzales. Construction will begin on the three-story hotel the summer of 2013 and completion is planned for the spring of 2014. The developers on the project, led by B.J. Patel, are well known throughout the Eagle Ford Shale, with several franchise hotels in the region.

The addition of this hotel will give Gonzales a cluster of lodging which will total more than 270 rooms on a very short stretch of Highway 183, north and south of Highway 90A, Baros said. This is a good number of rooms in a small area to also expand our recruitment of small conventions and meetings to Gonzales. This cluster includes the Sleep Inn (48 rooms), Holiday Inn Express (62 rooms), Days Inn & Suites (40 rooms), Microtel by Wyndham (53 rooms), and the planned La Quinta (69 rooms).

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Scouts get on their soap boxes

Boy Scout Troop 262 climbed up on its soap Scouts made their runs wearing borrowed boxes Saturday -- and things went downhill motorcycle helmets. from there. Photos by Dave Mundy The Scouts enjoyed an old-fashioned Soap Box Derby on Middlebuster Road in Gonzales, good for lots of laughs and some engineering lessons for the boys, who formed teams to build three cars almost entirely from scrap materials. Safety was a top priority, and the

The racers attracted quite a crowd of not only family members and fellow scouts, but also an impromptu bevy of race girls from the neighborhood. Some of the fans, however, just showed up to dance.

When the Toilet Seat Racing Teams machine ... uhm ... crapped out, an expert pit crew was johnny-on-the-spot to make repairs

Safety was a top priority and each racer featured hand brakes but even so, sometimes the soap box vehicles were hard to keep on course. On a high note, some of the Scouts did learn how to park properly.

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Obituaries
Ernest Ernie Krueger, Jr. and his wife Angela; grandchildren, Matthew Ryan Krueger and Briana Joy Krueger, all of Nixon; and close family friends, Rosemary Almaguer, Lynette Flores, Joe Garza, Jr., Manuel Garza, Paul Garza, Rose Marie Garza and Emily Garza. He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Louis Henry Krueger and a brother, Alex Henry Krueger, Jr. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Monthalia Methodist Cemetery. Services are under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home. Jesse Camarillo, 79, of San Antonio and formerly of Gonzales, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2013. Funeral Mass was under the direction of Buffington Funeral Home in Gonzales, Texas and was held on Friday, May 10, 2013 at 9:30 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gonzales, Texas with Father Paul Raaz officiating. Interment followed at Saint James Catholic Cemetery in Gonzales, Texas. A Rosary was recited on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 7:30 pm at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gonzales, Texas with Deacon Terry officiating. Visitation was held on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at Buffington Funeral Home in Gonzales, Texas. Lorenzo Rios Martinez was born in Robstown, TX on June 2, 1941, and passed away in San Antonio on May 8, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Petra (Patsy) Gomez Martinez, as well as many other family and friends. A viewing and visitation was held Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Finch Chapel in Nixon. Arrangements by Finch Funeral Chapel, LLC, of Nixon (830) 582-1521. Savanna Spencer, 1994-2013

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James (Jimmy) Girouard, 1948-2013 James Richard Jimmy Girouard, 64 of San Antonio, passed away Friday. April 26, 2013. He was born December 31, 1948 in Gonzales to Raymond Girouard, Sr. and Florine Van Beveren Girouard. Jimmy graduated from Gonzales High School with the class of 1967 and graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelors degree in Business in 1971. He enlisted in the U.S. Army after college and honorably served his country while having been stationed abroad in Germany. Jimmy was an intellectual man; he had a keen memory and was a very well read man. Jimmy often could be found at a library, reading, researching and learning. He was always a gentleman, self sufficient and independent man. He adored the innocents of children and often would play with them until just couldnt play anymore. He was a kindhearted man, but preferred to maintain a fierce independence of social order and live comfortably and peacefully in his own way. James Richard Girouard is survived by his sister, Brenda Joyce Girouard of Gonzales; brothers, Raymond Joseph Girouard, Jr. and his wife Cynthia, and Mark Edward Girouard, all of Lockhart; aunt, Geraldine Streckfuss of Columbus; uncle, Joe Wenzel of Corpus Christi; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents: Raymond and Florine Van Beveren Girouard, Sr. a sister, Catherine Marie Girouard, Grandparents: Richard and Adelia Brzozowski Van Beveren, an aunt, Bertha Wenzel, and an uncle, Robert Van Beveren. Funeral services were held Tuesday in SeydlerHill Funeral Home with Rev. Charlie Pierson of Taylorsville Assembly of God Church officiating. Interment followed in St. James Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers included: Raymond Girouard, Jr, Mark Girouard, David Girouard, Roland Girouard, Josh Girouard and Charles Blair. Memorials may be made to the Gonzales County Veterans Memorial Association 562 CR 238, Gonzales, Texas 78629. Services were under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home. Otto Ernest Krueger, 78 of Gonzales, passed away Friday, May 10, 2013. Otto was born December 4, 1934 in Gonzales to Alex Henry Krueger, Sr, and Elsie Thiede Krueger. Otto drove for the Texas Cab Company in Gonzales for 40 years and had driven for Walter Luedecke and the Gonzales Cab Company as well. Otto enjoyed fishing and hunting as time permitted. He was a wonderful grandpa, a fair man and very thrifty. Otto Ernest Krueger is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Otto

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Spencer of Wilmington, NC; and her grandfather, Raymond Peterek, Sr. and step-grandmother Jeanette (Dover) Spencer, both of Temple. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Savanna was preceded in death by her grandmothers, Delores Peterek and Lynda Hinkson Spencer and grandfather Bob Spencer. Though naturally grieving this tremendous loss, the family finds comfort in looking forward to the day we can all be reunited with our precious girl for all Eternity. A Rosary Vigil service was held at Seydler Hill Funeral Home in Gonzales on Sunday, May 12 with Deacon Tom Gotschall presiding. The funeral mass was celebrated at St James Catholic Church in Gonzales on Monday, May 13 with Fr. Paul Raaz as celebrant. Interment followed in St. James Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers included Ray Peterek, Jr., Daniel Sharp, Joe Gary Kotwig, Bob Medina, Mike Mikesh, Michael Horeish, Ken Martasin and Tom Gotschall. Honorary pallbearers included Austen Spencer, Huston Spencer, Hannah Bowyer, Meghan Martasin, Cayleigh Joslyn and Madison Aucoin. Memorial gifts may be made to the Savanna Frances Spencer Scholarship Fund at the University of New Orleans Foundation, Homer L Hitt Alumni Center, 2000 Lakeshore Dr, New Orleans, LA 70148. Services were under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home, Gonzales, Texas.

Jackie Gandre, Ann Alexander of Normas House and Scottie Beth Baker, Pilot Club president, at the Pilot Clubs April 24 meeting.

Pam Parker Dr. Stephani Gacke accepted a generous donation from the Pilot Club of Gonzales represented by Pam Parker for 2013 Project Graduation Party. The all-night party on May 31st, to be held at Disciple Oaks Conference Center is themed with Happy Trails to the Class of 2013 and decor of an immense Texas Western party, including the foods and fun-our favorites.

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Music Study Club News

Gonzales Music Study Club a part of the Texas and National Federation of Music Clubs met at the home of a member with the Social Committee (Charles and Sarah Patterson, Don and JoAnn Leifeste) providing arrangements. Chicken salad and ham salad were catered and members each brought a favorite salad. The buffet was lavish with no two salads alike and with various types of crackers, members and guests dined, enjoying the fellowship as well. The hostess had arranged flowers from her garden in many small vases, for dining tables and upon the curving bar top above the buffet. White lace cloths and crystal plates were all around. Following the invocation by JoAnn Leifeste and our dinner, Pres. Shirley Spoon began the business meeting by calling upon Herb Karnau and Vida Burnett for the Federation Hymn, sung by all present. The Proclamation of National Music Week signed by Mayor Robert Logan was displayed noting the theme Music...Sounds that Inspire May 5-12th, 2013. Announcements by Mrs. Spoon, Mrs. Burnett & Herb Karnau told of current musical events in south central Texas and Opera in the Ozarks to be in June and July. Summer months will be planning time for the 9 months long, club year programs. Pres. Spoon then announced the Music Study Club Scholarship presented to Amy Rivera, a student of Vida Burnett, in the company of her mother, Mrs. Kloesel and her friend Sarah Campbell. Miss Rivera will be pursuing a degree in Music Therapy at university in the fall. Pres. Spoon noted we would have Installation of Officers for the coming two year term and called upon Laurel Ince as Installing Officer: Pres. Vida Burnett, Vice Pres. JoAnn Leifeste, Recording Sec. Shirley Spoon, Corresponding Sec. Laurel Ince, Treasurer Mildred Lauraine, Librarian/Reporter Carol DuBose and Parlimentarian Sandra Moore were duly installed and the NFMC statement of purpose was also read by Mrs. Ince. Mrs. Ince then presented the newly fashioned Texas Federation of Music Clubs insignia pins, a gift to Shirley Spoon and Vida Burnett. who are retiring officers. New President Vida Burnett asked members to choose times in the 2013-14 Club year they would prefer to host a Club meeting. To finish the Club year members joined to sing a series of famous and well-known musical theater show tunes with Carol DuBose leading and Dr.Theresa Stallworth at the piano. From A CONNECTICUT YANKEE we sangMy Heart Stood Still, from BABES IN ARMS we sang My Funny Valentine, from CAROUSEL we sang Youll Never Walk Alone, from SOUND OF MUSIC, we sang Do, Re, Mi and from STATE FAIR, we sang Its a Grand Night for Singing. Pres. Spoon closed the meeting asking all to stand and speak the NFMC Collect.

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NEWS RELEASE The WAELDER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT is participating in the Summer Food Service. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided at the sites and times as follows: WAELDER ISD Cafeteria Location: 109 North Avenue C, Waelder, Texas 78959 1330 North College Street, Gonzales Texas 78629 Dates: June 10, 2013 July 3, 2013 Service Days: Monday Thursday NOW enrolling students Pre-Kindergarten Service Times: GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (4 yr old) through 8th Grade for the 2013Breakfast: 7:30 am 8:30 am 2014 school year. We provide classes that fo1330 North College Street, Gonzales Texas 78629 Lunch: 11:30 pm 12:30 pm cus on godly principles and an individualized WAELDER ISD Show Barn NOW enrolling students Pre-Kindergarten (4 yr old) through 8th approach to quality classroom education. ConGrade for the 2013-2014 school year. We provide classes that focus Location: 604 SE 2nd Street, Waelder, Texas 78959 tact us atprinciples 830-672-3838 512-738-2232 for to quality on godly and an or individualized approach Dates: June 3, 2013 August 22, 2013 classroom education. Contact us at 830-672-3838 or 512-738more information. Service Days: Monday Thursday 2232 for more information. We OFFER: We OFFER: Service Times: Class Sizes Small Small Class Sizes Breakfast: 8:00 am 8:30 am Certified Certified Teachers Teachers Lunch: 12:00 pm 12:30 pm EXCELLENT E XC E L LStanford ENT Achievement Test Scores WAELDER City Park Stanford Achieveth Engaging, Challenging, Fun Location: 700 N.E. 4 Street, Waelder, Texas 78959 Lessons ment Test Scores Dates: June 3, 2013 August 22, 2013 Engaging, Computer & other Enrichment ChalClasses Service Days: Monday Thursday lenging, Fun Les Tutoring and After School Care Service Times: sons Available Breakfast: 8:00 am 8:30 am Computer & other Lunch: 12:00 pm 12:30 pm **Receive a 25% discount off the Enrichment Classes st registration fee if you register before July 1 To file a complaint of discrimination, write or call immediately to: USDA; Director, Tutoring and After School Care Available Office of Civil Rights; 1400 independence Avenue, SW; Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (800) **Receive a 25% discount off the 795-3272 or (202) 720-6383 (TTY); USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer

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Community Calendar
E-Mail Your local information to: newseditor@gonzalescannon.com and donations are welcome. Contact Linda or Gary at 361-275-1216. Summer Camp at the Seguin Outdoor Learning Center is the perfect place for your kids to have fun while learning about nature and the great outdoors. Age-appropriate one and two week sessions are being offered for kids in Grades K through 5. Additionally, a one-week Hunters Education Certification Course is being offered for kids aged 9 to 12 which will be taught by certified instructors from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. For more information, call 830-379-7652 or visit our website www.seguinolc.org. Registration forms are available for download. Forest Street C.O.G.I.C. will be having their Annual Church Homecoming Service on Sunday, May 26, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. The anointed and gifted guest speaker will be the Supt. Dr. Paul J. Thompson Sr. of The New

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Two Rivers Bible Church youth group is having a car wash to raise money to attend camp this summer. Drive in to State Farms parking lot on Hwy 90 in Gonzales this Saturday, May 18 from 9:00am-12:00. Donations accepted. The Gonzales Hermann Sons Lodge #175 will be meeting at Hermann Sons Hall in Gonzales, Texas, US 90A, east of city of Gonzales on Monday, May 20, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. Discussion will be about scholarship awards, conference and 50, 60, & 70 yr. memberships. Contact Margaret H. Zella, President , Hermann Sons Lodge #175 at 830-263-0395 if you have questions. If you are in need of a meal, Helping Hands, a non-profit, multi-church ministry would like to bless you with a free lunch. Meals will be distributed Saturday, May 18th , beginning at 11 a.m. in the GCAM parking lot located at 708 St. Louis Street. Volunteers

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Austin District and the proud pastor of Pentecostal Temple C.O.G.I.C. San Marcos, Texas. Forest Street C.O.G.I.C. is located at 612 Forest Street in Yoakum, Texas, Pastor Elder Billy Washington Sr. Come and be blessed. For more info call (830)263-1003 or (830)2631007. Bluebonnet Trails IDD Gonzales County Association will host a barbecue pork ribs sale Saturday, June 8 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Gonzales Community Health Center, 228 St. George St. in Gonzales. Ribs will be $25 per slab and prepared by Ken Hedrick. For details or to purchase tickets contact Bluebonnet Community Services at 830-672-2212. Gonzales County members of the Texas Nationalist Movement will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16 at Cafe on the Square, 511 St. Joseph St. in Gonzales. Membership pins will be presented to new members, and there will be discussion on manning TNM booths at the upcoming Gonzales Main Street Summer Concert Series and the Luling Watermelon Thump. Visitors from Gonzales, Caldwell, Lavaca, Guadalupe and DeWitt counties are welcome. For more information, e-mail Gonzales@texasnationalist.com The Gonzales Book Club meets on the third Thursday of the month. This months meeting will be on May 16, from 10-11 a.m. at Lifords Books and Fine Art to discuss I Am Happier to Know You by Jeanne M. Eck. Everyone is welcome and invited to attend. Starting this month, the public is invited to attend Summer Saturdays at Fair Street hosted by the Gonzales Master Gardeners. The summer program will be held on the third Saturday of each month from May through August at 9:30 a.m. at the Fair Street Building, 623 Fair Street, Gonzales. The Master Gardeners will provide coffee along with a short educational presentation. After the presentation, the Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions and visit about gardening related topics. The topic that will be presented on Saturday, May 18th will be Plant Propagation. A Farmers Market will be held on Saturdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Laurel Ridge Antiques, 827 St. Joseph in Gonzales. Fresh vegetables and eggs, gluten-free mixes and products and other locally-produced items will be available, If you would like to sell produce, baked goods, eggs, etc. at the market contact Sandy Llewellyn at 713-408-4198 or email johnsandy.llewellyn@gmail.com. The United Methodist Women are sponsoring a book and video sale on Saturday, May 18 9:00am until noon in the Fellowship Hall at the United Methodist Church, 703 E Bowie in Luling. Come by to browse the wonderful collection of childrens and adult books and videos. Adult books and all videos will be $1.00, childrens soft cover books will be $.50. We have many, many to choose from. Luling Kiwanis Annual Rummage Sale is scheduled 8 a.m.-3 p.m. May 18 at Tips, Toes & Bows, 600 South Magnolia, Luling. All proceeds benefit the youth of Luling. (Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Key Club, High School Scholarships)

To donate items, call George Butler at 281684-9294, David Myers at 512-644-6632 or bring items to Magnolia Ts, 615 S. Magnolia Need child care? Contact Workforce Solutions. The Gonzales office of Golden Crescent Workforce Solutions offers help in locating affordable child care for those who are workingm attending school/college or in training. You must meet eligibility requirements. For details, contact the office at 830672-2146 or visit www.gcworkforce.org. You are invited to audition for Dearly Departed, a 2013 summer production at the Shiner Gaslight Dinner Theatre, scheduled for Sunday, May 12 from 24 p.m. and Tuesday, May 14 from 69 p.m. at the theatre located at 7th St & Ave. D, in downtown Shiner. Call backs, if necessary, will be Thursday, May 16 at 6 p.m. There are parts for seven men and eight women. Vickie Westergren will direct. This comedic farce involves a colorful and dysfunctional group of Southern eccentrics struggling to plan a funeral for the patriarch of the Turpin family, who keels over dead in the first scene. Come to the auditions and be a part of the action and the laughter. Alcoholics 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 830672-3407 for more information. All meetings are open. 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, 6728291. Free piano lessons for students 8-18 are being offered in Gonzales. There are 10 weekly lessons that take place from 3:45-4:45 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Gonzales Public Library, located at 415 St. Matthew. Registration must be done at the library by a parent or legal guardian and library membership is required. No telephone registrations will be accepted. For more information, call the library at 830-672-6315. TMC Golden Crescent Head Start offers pre-school services to children ages 3-5 years, includeing education, nutrition, dental, social, disability, health and mental health. Gonzales Head Start is now accepting applications at the Gonzales Head Start Centers at 1600 Elm Street or 925 Wells Street. For information call 361-582-4441. To apply for head Start, you will need a copy pof the childs Birth Certificate, proof of income, proof of address and a current immunization record. The Guadalupe Valley Family Violence Shelter, Inc. (GVFVS) is a non-profit organization providing services to both residents and non-residents that are victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in the counties of Gonzales, Guadalupe, Karnes and Wilson. GVFVS provides survivors with legal advocacy, case management, counseling, assistance with crime victims compensation and other services at no cost. For more information, call 830-372-2780 or 1-800-834-2033. Want to become a better communicator? The Come & Speak It Toastmasters meet the first and third Wednesday of each month at noon in the Gonzales County Farm Bureau Community Room, 1731 Seydler Street in Gonzales. Whether youre a professional, a student, a stay-athome parent, or a retiree, Toastmasters is the best way to improve your communication skills. Toastmasters can help you lose the fear of public speaking and learn skills that will help you be more successful in your chosen endeavor. Youll listen better. Youll more easily lead teams and conduct meetings. Youll comfortably give and receive constructive evaluation. For more information contact GK Willmann at 830-8571109 or Gerri Lawing at 830857-6110. This group meets the second Thursday of every month at 10 a.m. in the Narthex of the First United Methodist Church. This meeting is free and open to the public and is facilitated by Wesley Nurse, Shirley Goss. Educational and supportive programs are offered. For more information, call 672-1031.

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The first ever Memorial Trail Ride in memory of Dyron James Green will be held June 29 in the Brickyard at Independence Park in Gonzales. The ride will begin at 1 p.m. and music will be provided by DJ James White. Cost will be $10 per rider and $7 per plate. Shirts are also available upon request for $10, deadline for orders is June 1. Green was killed in a workplace-related shooting in December 2011. The trail ride event is being held for the benefit of his four children Ajayonia, Dejanae, Niyanna and Devanae. For more information, call Kimberly Green at 830-445-6406 or Billy Jones at 830-445-1545. All donations are greatly appreciated.
The Guadalupe Valley CattleWomen are announcing they are awarding a $500 scholarship for a Junior or Senior college student that is majoring in Agriculture. Please submit a resume and class schedule before July 1, 2013 to Ethel Rochester 4505 CR 289 Gonzales, Texas 78629.

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Toastmasters meet

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A Waelder landmark returned to business recently when the Orona family re-opened the old Waelder Barbecue as the Crossvine Market. The facility features several longtime veterans manning the famed pit barbecue, a re-vamped font and remodeled interior and kitchen (below).

Local family has Waelder landmark back in business

By DAVE MUNDY
manager@gonzalescannon.com

WAELDER Waelders most famous export its famed sausage is back on the market. The traditional savory treat has been revived, using the original recipe, by new proprietors of a small grocery store and barbecue which have been the hub of this Gonzales County community for more than a century. When the historic Waelder Barbecue closed its doors last November, Deanna Orona says the community took it hard. Everyone in the community felt this was the hub, she said of the 104-year-old building, which for years produced the famous Waelder Sausage. Around February or

so, we got the idea of re-opening it. The owner really loves the building, so we worked out a long-term lease. Deanna, with husband Rudy and boys Cody and Clay, remade and remodeled the old Waelder Barbecue and turned it into a new labor of love, the Crossvines Market. The cross vine is an actual plant they had in the planters in front, Deanna said. It was Clay that thought up the name because he knew our late daughter Courtney loved plants so much, so it was named after those plants. Rudy is in the car business and Deanna is trained in business and public administration, so moving into the retail and restaurant business was a challenge, she said. Both of us just love old buildings, and we love the skylines of old towns, so we started talking to our sons about doing this, Deanna said. My sister-in-law manages a restaurant in Austin, and after we did some consultations we decided to do it. It helps having a lot of experience available to handle what had become a regular and hungry clientele. Dimas Vargas, who had worked for his uncle at the Waelder Barbecue, signed on as one of the barbecue cooks, joining Abelardo Ibarra, Robert Tovar and Joann Serafin in lending their experience to the enterprise. They take the ownership of the pit, its great to have that kind of experience. They bring a lot of history to the building. We have a great opportunity to use a recipe that was a staple here for most of the last 50 years, she said. As it turns out, Waelder was ready for its barbecue place

to re-open. Theyve only been open a little more than two weeks, but the Oronas and crew have almost been overwhelmed with business. With Waelder being such a small community, theres not mich of a chance for different places to eat, Deanna said. Everyone recgnizes it. The first day we were open, we had people from Utah, she said. There was a couple from Katy that drove all the way out here. The man told me, Now THIS is Waelder Sausage! They said they have been coming out here for years. I wasnt prepared for that first weekend, she mused. We actually ran out of ice cream that first weekend, I had to call Blue Bell and get some more.

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Call for entries in annual Reflections of Texas Show

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LULING Artists are invited to participate in the 10th annual Reflections of Texas art show and sale at the Central Texas Oil Patch Museum in Luling this fall. Show dates are Sept. 8-17, with the opening reception on Sunday, Sept. 8. This exciting exhibit has been growing each year, with hundreds of individual visitors and numerous tour groups viewing the
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artworks during the nine-day show in 2012. Submissions must be original art works created within the last two years that were not done in a class or under supervision,a nd have not been shown at Reflections of Texas in prior years. Artists who have not participated in the show previously must submit at least two photos of their work. Works should depict subjects that are identifiably Texan, including people, places, scenes and sites, with a special emphasis on Texas wildflower. There will be judging with seven cash prizes totaling more than $1,000, including a 10th anniversary award. There are also six merit awards and a Hannah B. Walker Award, with each receiving ribbons. A Purchase Prize Award will be made for the seventh year, to add to the museums permanent art collection. Artists may choose to show and/or sell each of their entries. Entry fee is $25 and

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includes up to three paintings in the show. Also included will be a silent auction. Each artist may donate for the auction, but is not required to do so. Proceeds will benefit the museum. For information or entry forms, contact Patricia Perryman at 830-875-5220 or Carol Voigt at 830-875-1922 or by e-mail at oilmuseum@austin.rr.com. Include contact information with name, address and telephone number. Deadline for notice of intention to participate is June 15.

Gaslight elects award winners

The Shiner Gaslight Theatre is proud to announce the following award winners who were elected by the cast and crew of On Golden Pond. Mars Bucek was given the Sister Michelle Award for her job as director and Kim Black received the Backstage Award for her work as set decorator, assistant director and

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stage crew member. This was Buceks debut as a director. Previously she played Queenie Dramameeny in Murder at the Bingo Hall and worked in various support positions in other Gaslight plays. I am privileged to be allowed to play at the Gaslight, said Bucek. I cannot call it work because it gives me such joy to collaborate with a tremendous cadre of talented actors and directors and all the dedicated volunteers who give our area such a productive theater. Whoohoo! A first-time volunteer, Black lives in Taylor but will enjoy the opportunity to continue her theatre involvement as she and her husband, Matt, both retirees from Texas Workforce Commission in Austin, are planning to relocate to Yoakum.

After the tragic events that happened to the small town of West, Texas, North Avenue Intermediate decided to come together and help out. The North Avenue Student Council held a money drive to raise funds to send to West, Texas. The grade levels (5th and 6th) competed to see who could raise the most money, and announcements were made each day to track the progress of the earnings. In one weeks time, the students and faculty of North Avenue Intermediate raised an amazing $1200.00 to send to the people of West, Texas. What a wonderful accomplishment! The 5th graders were the winning grade level, bringing the most money. Each person should be very proud of their efforts to help out another community. Showing compassion for other human beings is one of lifes most important lessons that a child can learn. Way to go North Avenue!

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EDITORS NOTE: DVDs reviewed in this column will be available in stores the week of May 27, 2013. PICKS OF THE WEEK Dark Skies (PG-13) -- A nice young family moves into a pleasant suburban home, only to be harassed by the creepy whims of supernatural forces. Theres a mom and dad (Keri Russell and Josh Hamilton) and two young boys who just cant get the message when superspooky stuff happens to them -- mysterious marks and wounds appearing on their bodies, moments of amnesia, temporarily losing control of their bodies. You know, the usual. This movie doesnt really break from the Paranormal Activity pack, except that it looks more at the family than the (rather lame) mythos behind the haunting. Mom wants to sell the house, but the market isnt favorable. Dad isnt happy being unemployed. The boys are going through kid stuff -- on top of being haunted. Lore (R) -- Before Lores parents -- devout and high-ranking Nazis -- are taken by American forces, they tell their children to flee north and avoid soldiers. Lore (pronounced like Laura) must care for her four younger siblings as they travel through Germany in the immediate aftermath of World War II. Along the way, they are helped by Thomas, a young man who survived the concentration camps. Though they must depend on this strange man, Lore still remembers all of the things her SS father told her about Jewish people. The largest part of her journey is going through the ashes of her upbringing. Thats the

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9. Kenny Chesney No. 11 Pirate Flag 10. Blake Shelton No. 8 Sure Be Cool If You Did TOP TEN MOVIES 1. Iron Man 3 (PG-13) Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow 2. Pain & Gain (R) Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson 3. 42 (PG-13) Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford 4. Oblivion (PG-13) Tom Cruise, Morgan Freeman 5. The Croods (PG) animated 6. The Big Wedding (R) Robert De Niro, Katherine Heigl 7. Mud (PG-13) Matthew McConaughey, Tye Sheridan 8. Oz the Great and Powerful (PG) James Franco, Mila Kunis 9. Scary Movie 5 (PG-13) Ashley Tisdale, Simon Rex 10. The Place Beyond the Pines (R) Ryan Gosling, Eva Mendes TOP TEN VIDEO, DVD as of May 13, 2013 Top 10 DVD, Blu-ray Rentals 1. Django Unchained (R) Jamie Foxx 2. This is 40 (R) Paul Rudd 3. Life of Pi (PG) Suraj Sharma 4. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (PG-13) Ian McKellen 5. Lincoln (PG-13) Daniel DayLewis 6. Parental Guidance (PG) Billy Crystal 7. Zero Dark Thirty (R) Jessica Chastain 8. Argo (R) Ben Affleck 9. The Impossible (PG-13) Naomi Watts 10. Les Miserables (PG-13) Hugh Jackman Top 10 DVD, Blu-ray Sales 1. Django Unchained (R) (Anchor Bay/Starz) 2. Gangster Squad (R) (Warner Bros.) 3. A Haunted House (R) (Universal) 4. The Impossible (PG-13) (Summit) 5. The Bible (NR) (Fox) 6. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (PG-13) (Warner) 7. Lincoln (PG-13) (Disney) 8. Promised Land (R) (Universal) 9. Wreck-It Ralph (PG) (Disney) 10. Jurassic Park (PG-13) (Universal)

The Loving Story

most haunting part -- how do you know where you are when youre forced to question everything youve ever known? The Loving Story (NR) -- In the case of Loving v. Virginia, the Supreme Court ruled that interracial marriages could not be restricted by law. Richard Loving married Mildred Jeter in Washington D.C. in 1958, but their marriage was not recognized in their home state of Virginia -- interracial marriage was illegal there and in more than 20 other states. Richard was a white man, and Mildred was half-black, halfNative American. This award-winning HBO documentary features old home footage of the family, as well as photographs and interviews. The Numbers Station (PG-13) -- John Cusack is a CIA agent who gets assigned to whats supposed to be an uneventful post: protecting a secret bunker where encrypted messages are sent and received. So, from the beginning were promised a dull affair, and thats what we get -even after the bad guys breach the compound. Cusack has to protect the pretty blond cryptologist at all costs. This job apparently demands that any romance that might occur between the two agents be as brief and unconvincing as possible. A pleasant surprise is Cusacks performance as an action lead; hes a good at gunplay and portrays a good veteran of espionage. TV RELEASES Doctor Who: Series Seven -- Part Two Covert Affairs: Season Three Longmire: The Complete First Season Suits: Season Two George Gently, Series 5 Red Widow: The Complete First Season (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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D&G Automotive & Diesel continued their support of the Summer Concert Series, they have been sponsors since the concert series began. Pictured are Luis Govea, Krystal Voigt, Linda Glass, owner, Kody Fussell (Shop Foreman), Debbie Toliver, Sanya Harkey, Del De Los Santos, Barbara Friedrich, not pictured is Mr. Taco became a sponsor of the Main Street Summer Concert Series. Shown is Glenn Glass, owner. Juan Magallanez of Mr. Taco along with Main Street members Barbara Friedrich, Debbie Toliver, Dorothy Gast, Melissa Taylor and Wesley Casares and Del De Los Santos.

Academic Recognition banquet set for May 20

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The Gonzales ISD Education Foundation will host its second annual Academic Recognition Banquet honoring the top ten percent of graduating seniors along with their selected honored guest. The students were asked to select a Gonzales ISD PreK through 12th grade teacher or staff member who has had the greatest influence on their academic accomplishments. This inaugural event brings much needed atBest Western became a sponsor of the Main Street Summer Concert Series. tention to the hard work Shown is Neal Patel of Best Western with his staff, along with Main Street mem- and dedication of the students and the staff bers Debbie Toliver, Sanya Harkey and Del De Los Santos.

of Gonzales ISD. In addition to the honorees listed below, the students parents will also be guests of honor. Student-Honoree Jessica Baker - Charlene Henke Carly Bozka- Judy Williams Kiley Braune - Karen Fougerat Hailey Brecosky- Michael Moers Thompson Ince George Arnold Trey Kridler - Joey Carrizales Jesslyn LamprechtJami Owens Ryan Lee - Nancy Jackson Trey Lester - Erin

LaBuhn Laci Lock- Anita Dement Kelsey Pippin- Marilyn Krum Brie Schauer- Sandra Holmes Jill Schauer - Jami Owens Morgan Simper Edith Lucas Shayla Simper - Becky Pekar Sarah Stout - Angie Decou Elizabeth Williams Leslie Buesing The Academic Recognition Banquet will be held on Monday, May 20th, at 6 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.

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

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Construction Company

830-672-4530

Office 830-437-2873
Bubba Ehrig 830-832-5094

Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms

County Road 348, Gonzales, TX. 830-540-4516.

FARMERS INSURANCE GROUP

Gets You Back Where You Belong!

Gieser Insurance Agency

941 St. Joseph Gonzales, Tx 78629

830-203-5325 Toll Free: (800) 358-5298 Lisa G. Gaspard Leticia M. Cenotti

Agency Manager TDI #001113854 Agency Producer TDI #001243345

SATURN SALES & SERVICE

James Miller 4421 Hwy. 97E, Gonzales

BUFFINGTON FUNERAL HOME

520 N. Ave C P.O. Box 64 Shiner, TX 77984 Phone (361) 594-3352 Fax (361) 594-3127 424 St. Peter St. Gonzales, TX 77984 Phone (830 672-3322 Fax (830) 672-9208

830-540-4285 830-540-4422

San Marcos Primitive Baptist Church 4 Miles west of Luling on Hwy. 90 P.O. Box 186, Luling 830-875-5305 Stratton Primitive Baptist FM 1447 9 miles east of Cuero St. James Baptist Church Hwy 80- North of Belmont Saint Paul Baptist Church SE 2nd St. Waelder

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TEXAN

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

NURSING & REHAB

HOLIDAY FINANCE CORPORATION

506 St. Paul St. Gonzales, TX 78629

phone 830-672-2867

3428 Moulton Road Gonzales, TX 78629

fax 830-672-6483

(830) 672-6556

Dry Fertilizer Custom Application & Soil Testing

STEVE EHRIG

P.O. Box 1826 Gonzales, TX 78629

830-263-1233

Morgan Mills 830-857-4086

David S. Mobile 830-857-5394 Mike B. Mobile 830-857-3900

Office 830-672-2845 Fax 830-672-6087

The Romberg House

Assisted Living Residence
210 Qualls Street, Gonzales, TX 78629

Reynas Taco Hut

1801 Sarah DeWitt Dr., Gonzales, TX Next to the Courthouse Annex Open for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Mon.-Sat. 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sun. 5 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Authentic Mexican Food Including Caldo & Menudo

830-672-2551

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M-F 7:00 to 5:30

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LOST & FOUND

LOST: Lost dog at CR 481 & 90A. Reward for return of Black/White Boston Terrier Male. Has tags and was pulling a leash when last seen. 830-4456821.

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

HELP WANTED
Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-Noon. Applicant should have experience with Quickbooks, grant writing ability, and a healty respect for people in need. Submit resume by email to bkuck@ gvec.org or mail to Barbara Kuck at P.O. Box 118, Gonzales, Texas 78629 by May 24. -------------------------Help Wanted at Ednas Diner. Cooks, waitresses. Apply at Diner, 175 E. Hwy. 90, Luling. -------------------------SOLAR SCREEN INSTALLATION NEEDED We need someone who knows how to install solar screens on house windows. Please call 713-

HELP WANTED
805-8105 and leave a message with a number to call you back just in case Im away from phone. -------------------------Childcare Workers for Kids Club Working with kids from ages 2-12. PT position that could become FT. Morning and evening shifts available. Background Check Required. CPR certified is a plus. If interested, please come by to fill out an application at Revival Fitness, 931 Saint Lawrence Street, Gonzales, Texas. -------------------------Front Desk Clerk Signing-up new gym members, retail sales, taking payments, answering phone, maintaining cleanliness of gym. PT-FT position. Morning shift, 9-4. If interested, please come by to fill-out an application at Revival Fitness, 931 Saint Lawrence Street, Gonzales, Texas. -------------------------CDL DRIVERS WANTED J.M. Oilfield Service, a family oriented company is seeking professional & reliable Class A CDL employees. Requirements: 2 years experience tanker and must be willing to get HazMat endorsement ASAP. Call 830-672-8000. -------------------------AVON Representatives Wanted! Great earning opportunities! Buy or Sell! Call 830-672-2271, Independent Sales Rep.

GARAGE SALES
& puzzles for children Summer fun, Summer clothes, shoes, make-up, perfume, lotions, etc. for adults. 2631 Winding Way Apartment #514. Apartments behind new hospital. -------------------------3 family Garage Sale, Friday & Saturday, May 17 & 18. 8:30a.m.-? Too much to list. Turn right on 2091 off of 90A. Greenwood Subdivision. 2nd house off of 90A. -------------------------ESTATE SALE 1523 Hackberry, Shiner. Friday, May 24, 9am-6pm, Saturday, May 25, 9am2pm. Antique & primitive furniture, washer & dryer, refrigerator, wooden fireplace mantels, much more. Cash only. -------------------------Moving Sale, May 18 from 8 a.m. to noon. 2015 St. Lawrence Street, Gonzales. Available items include Bakers rack, love seat, dryer, dresser with night stand, clean bed frame, exercise equipment, plants and more.

MISC. FOR SALE

seats attached to table; will also make tables with seat benches separate from table: 4-6 or 8 foot made for your specific needs. Call 830-540-4776 or 830-857-3273 for pricing and availability information. -------------------------ABOVE GROUND POOL 15x30 aboveground pool with deck, 48 high, needs new liner. Buyer disassembles, no delivery available. $1,400. Call 830-672-1106. -------------------------7 bags of shredded paper & various boxes. Great for packing. Call 830519-4176 (Gonzales). -------------------------For Sale: Pogo Stix, orange, 10-yrs & up, $10.00. UT Color Western Jacket, pants, culottes, cute, Size 8, $15.00. Go UT Longhorns. 830-263-4608 -------------------------2 refrigerators, 1 small, 1 large, King, Full Bed sets, floor lamp, night stands, table, chair. 830672-9611 or come by Care Free Inn, Gonzales, 1804 E. Sarah DeWitt Dr. -------------------------5.0 Chest type freezer, 2 TVs, 1 19, 1 - 25, 3 infant car seats. Excellent Condition. Call 830203-8633. -------------------------Kohler 15 water saver toilet, used 2 months. Paid $200, asking $100 cash. Call Barbara, 830672-1106. -------------------------For Sale: BGR 14 Series Bottom Mounted Swing Glass Door Refrigerator by Master Built. Contact Carolyn at Gonzales Poultry. 672-7954. -------------------------Party dresses for sale: 4 short, 2 long. Purple, yellow, gold, blue green. Also jackets, mens jackets, overcoat, etc. Call 672-8034. -------------------------For sale: Singer Sewing Machine with pedal, table w/6 chairs, almost new, hand crocheted table cloth, large, white, antique 3 pc. Loveseat and other yarn crocheted items. Call 672-8034. -------------------------For Sale: Concrete parking curbs 6 long 6 tall plain or

MISC. FOR SALE

painted, 16 + 20 long concrete cattle guard bases, cattle feed troughs. Call Vic for pricing, 6726383 or 857-3827. -------------------------MP3 Player. SanDisk 8GB. Brand new. 437-2046. -------------------------21 RCA TV, great for kids room or 2nd TV. $75. Call 437-2046. -------------------------MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Hohner acoustic guitar w/case. Good for student, $75. Keyboard, Casiotone, TT 360, $125. 437-2046. -------------------------Unicorn Collection for Sale. Call Frances between 9pm10am, 830-8576476. -------------------------1800S Double Barrell Shotgun, Remington $1,500. Call 512-917-4078. -------------------------Antique Straight Razor display case, 18x24 (Memorabilia). $695. Call 512917-4078. -------------------------Troybilt Trimmer with attachments (edger, tiller). 4 cycle, uses straight gasoline. $250. 361741-2604. -------------------------For Sale: ORGANIC EGGS. Free Range chickens. $2.00 dozen. Will deliver to Gonzales weekly. 830-540-3536. -------------------------Large shower chair. 19 color TV w/ stand, stand has rollers. 857-8090. -------------------------2 Lounge Chairs, 6 ft. tall headboard, bed frame, oak dining table, antique egg incubator, entertainment center, lamp stand w/ drawers, booth dining table, planter boxes. 361-5944307. -------------------------Large amount quality items. Everything $85.00; worth about $300. Health problems prevent garage sale. In Lockhart. Mel, 512376-9396. -------------------------Clavinova Yamaha Digital Piano w/ bench. Under Warranty. $2,700. Call 830-339-0111. -------------------------Used Dell Computer. Keyboard & Monitor. $250 cash. Call 512-917-4078. -------------------------FOR SALE Used cyclone fencing and post. 1990 Dodge pick up with lift gate. Can be seen at GHA 410 Village Dr. Gonzales, Texas. For information call Jeanette Conquestat 830-672-3419. -------------------------Upright piano for sale. Great for kids starting piano lessons. All keys works. Needs to be tuned. $100. Call 830-832-

MISC. FOR SALE

5965. -------------------------Unique BBQ Pit, Stagecoach. Includes Electric Rotisserie $275. Call 512-917-4078. -------------------------Stain Glass Window, white tail deer. $275. 512-9174078. -------------------------For Sale: Headache Rack, Bumper Hitch, Aluminum Running Boards, 5 office desks, Lift Chair, Antique Bed, Leather Sofa Bed. 1109 FM 532 West, Shiner. 361-596-4403.

NOTICES
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, 6728291.

HELP WANTED
The search is on for a committed Executive Director for GCAM. Job currently requires working

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

Gonzales Housing Authority 410 Village Dr., Gonzales TX, Is soliciting proposals to: Repair and paint the fascia on 22 buildings located at Green DeWitt Village. Contact: J. Conquest, 830-672-3419 for information.

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

LEGAL NOTICES

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

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

HAY FOR SALE

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

FARM EQUIPMENT
Bush hog 6 ft. shredder. 830-2630881. -------------------------Want to Buy: Oliver 60 Tractor. V.A.C. Case Tractor. Run or Not. 361-293-1633. -------------------------5 Bale Hay King Trailer & Bale Flipper Loader. Load hay without getting out of truck. Video on baleflipper.com. $13,500. 512-5655927.

MISC. FOR SALE

2 overhead fuel tanks. $175 each or $300 both. 830857-3324. -------------------------Aussie Charcoal BBQ pit, $35.00. Spanish style 63 in. long coffee table with glass inserts on ends. $75.00. Call 830-437-2619. -------------------------55 Gallon metal or Plastic Drums. Volume Discounts. $5.00 each. 830857-4321. -------------------------New Porch swing. Maple stain. $75. 512-917-4078. -------------------------5-13 inch tires for a race car. They are good for a dwarf car. Good tread, like brand new. $45 each. Call Brittany at 830-203-0762. -------------------------Poulan Weedeater, $65. Excellent condition, just like new. Push mower, $65., washer/dryer set, $350. Excellent condition. Call 361-2083565. -------------------------For Sale: Custom made picnic tables; made with treated lumber, with bolts and screws - will make the conventional table with

FURNITURE
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, 830-8574125. -------------------------Table with 4 chairs, Loveseat, Southwestern design, Queen size bed w/ mattress & boxsprings, Girls white iron daybed, mattress, boxsprings, pop up unit, matching white desk, white china cabinet. All excellent condition. 830203-8633. -------------------------Large china cabinet, $200.00 . 830672-2604. -------------------------Large Oak desk w/ glass topper and large wooded desk. 830-672-3626. -------------------------New Sofa for Sale. $400. Call 830-8759422, Luling. -------------------------Couch, dresser, buffet. $50 each. Call 830-263-1181. -------------------------7 pc. dinette, $95; coffee and end table, $75; Rollaway Bed, $35; 37 TV, $15; 2 office receptionist chairs, couch, table, etc. 361-596-4096. -------------------------Small round dining table with leaf, extends to oval. $50. Vintage pub table with extensions, $175. Black metal futon with mattress & cover. Like new. $75. 830-540-3382.

GARAGE SALES
Garage Sale, Friday, 5p.m.-8p.m.; Saturday, 7a.m-1p.m., Sunday, 1p.m.3p.m. Books, crafts

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

GONZALES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION The Gonzales Economic Development Corporation, by this instrument, notifies the public of a PUBLIC HEARING on the following project that has been presented to the GEDC Board for their consideration:

CITY OF GONZALES

ESTATE AUCTION

The VC Foundation is seeking funding to complete the Gonzales Workforce Training Expansion project in order for the Training Center to be fully operational by January 2014. VC/Gonzales has an unfunded balance of $125,000.00 on the total project cost of $256,000.00, to complete the training center. At an April 29, 2013 Called GEDC Meeting, the Board of Directors voted unanimously to fund the balance needed of $125,000.00 and respectfully requests City Council approval of this expenditure. Victoria College has agreed to complete the project by October 2013, register welding students November-December 2013, and begin welding courses in January 2014. The Science lab and Core Construction Skills will be in use for classes beginning fall semester of 2013.
The GEDC will hold a Public Hearing June 24, 2013, at the Gonzales City Hall, 820 St. Joseph St., during the Regular Meeting that begins at 6:00pm, to allow for public comment on these projects and the proposed expenditure of 4B Sales Tax funds. After consideration and voting by the GEDC Board of Directors, all projects go to City Council for their approval of the expenditure of funds bu GEDC. The GEDC encourages citizens to participate in the public comment and public hearing stages of all GEDC projects. Citizens unable to attend meetings may submit their views to Carolyn Gibson-Baros, Economic Development Director for the City of Gonzales, by mailing them to P.O. Drawer 547, Gonzales, TX 78629. For additional information, contact the Economic Development office at (830)672-2815.

Sun., May 19 10:00 a.m. 801 CR 488, Gonzales

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ESTATE AUCTION

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James Molnoskey Auctioneer #15091 512/557-3333

170 pc. Set Gorham Silver, Brass Ship Binnacle,Jewelry, 4 1/2 foot Cast iron Bathtub, Furniture, Childs Saddle, Tools, Glassware, Household, Texaco Die Cast Toys in Box

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

**************************************************************** PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CITY GONZALES Newspaper TheOF Gonzales Cannon PLANNING & ZONING Fax 830-672-7100 COMMISSION Phone 830-672-7100 The Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Gonzales, by newseditor@gonzalescannon.com Email this instrument, notifies the public of a PUBLIC HEARING on the Run project Date that has Friday, May 3 & 10, 2013 (two following been presented totimes the only) Commission for
GEDC P.O. Drawer 547 zoned as Heavy CommerThe below listed property is currently Gonzales, TX 78629 cial District (C-2) and is requested to receive the overlay zoning Carolyn Gibson-Baros, ED Director for (PUD) Planned UnitAttn: Development. The underlying Zoning DistrictSend of C-2 will&stay 2 affidavits tear intact GEDC with the property. sheets to: OWNER: Robert P.O. DrawerK. 547 Burchard and William F. BurPROPERTY Gonzales, TX 78629 chard Attn: Carolyn Gibson-Baros, Director PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Lots 7, 8, 9,ED 10, 11, in Range No.
their consideration: Billing to 9, EastQuestions of Water Street in the Original outer Town of Gonzales (830) 672-2815 PARCEL: 12496

The City of Gonzales is accepting applications for interested citizens to serve on multiple City Boards; including the Zoning Board of Adjustments, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, JB Wells Park Advisory Board, Museum Advisory Board, and Tourism Advisory Committee. All interested parties will need to complete an application and return to the office of the City Secretary. If you have any questions concerning the duties and functions of any of the Boards or Commissions please contact Kristina Vega, City Secretary at 830-672-2815 or citysecretary@cityofgonzales.org.

LEGAL NOTICES

ORDINANCE NO. 2013-07

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GONZALES, TEXAS DECLARING THE UNOPPOSED CANDIDATE IN THE MAY 11, 2013, GENERAL CITY ELECTION FOR COUNCILMEMBER DISTRICT 1 & 2 ELECTED TO OFFICE; CANCELLING THAT ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

ORDINANCE NO. 2013-08

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GONZALES, TEXAS APPROVING THE INCREASE OF RENTAL RATES FOR THE CITY OF GONZALES RV SITES TO $550.00 PER MONTH; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Date Emailed to Paper Wednesday, May 1, 2013 The Planning & Zoning Receipt Confirmed by: Commission will hold Date: a Public Hearing

May 14, 2013 at the Gonzales City Hall, 820 St. Joseph St. at 5:30 p.m., to allow for public comment on this project. After consideration and voting by Planning & Zoning Commission and the Public Hearing, projects go to City Council for their approval. The Planning and Zoning Commission encourages citizens to participate in the public comment and public hearing stages of all Planning & Zoning Commission projects. Citizens unable to attend meetings may submit their views to Kristina Vega, City Page 1 of 1 Secretary for the City of Gonzales, by mailing them to P.O. Drawer 547, Gonzales, TX 78629. For additional information, contact the City Secretary office at (830)-672-2815

AUTOS
2004 Infinity G35, 95,000 miles. Leather seats, sunroof, great condition, new tires. 512-7754399.

ORDINANCE NO. 2013-09

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GONZALES, TEXAS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2008-04 BY INCREASING THE CURRENT WHOLESALE ENERGY RATE TO REFLECT THE INCREASE FROM LCRA; AUTOMATICALLY INCREASING RATES ON WHOLESALE ENERGY COSTS AS THEY ARE RECEIVED FROM LCRA IN THE FUTURE; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Call 672-7100 to subscribe.

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

MOBILE HOMES
New 2013 Doublewide 3 bedroom 2 bath, Super Energy Package. Delivered, Set, Air and skirting. Next 60 days if ordered. Only $49,900. Fayette Country Homes, Schulenburg, 979-743-6192. Open Sundays, 1-6. tierraverdehomes. com. (RBI 32896) -------------------------TRADE YOUR OLD HOME TODAY! We pay top dollar for trades! No money down! Singlewides, Doublewides, Triplewides, Park Models, Cedar Cabins! Call now 830-620-4500. RBI#36649. -------------------------USED SINGLEWIDE Like New! - Super Nice Shape! Only $17,900. Call now 830-620-4500. RBI#36649. -------------------------EARLY BIRD TAX REFUND! Dont wait to buy your home! Got taxes coming back? Get started now while interest rates are 3.85%. Call now 830-620-4500. RBI#36649. -------------------------WHOLESALE USED DOUBLEWIDE 2011 - Like New ONLY $64,900. 4/2 28x64! Call now 830-620-4500. RBI#36649. -------------------------FANTASTIC 4BR on 4.6 ACRES Beautiful - land and home package. This home is super nice. Very private! comes with a barn and fenced! Call now 830-620-4500. RBI#36649. -------------------------OIL FIELD HOUSING! Manufactured homes that sleep up to 16 men C O M F O R TA B LY ! READY NOW! Call now 830-620-4500. RBI#36649. -------------------------3bedroom/2 bathroom singlewide available. $27,900. Call if in need of housing. 830-3056926. RBI#36486. -------------------------OILFIELD HOUSING - 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom with washer and dryer, office spaces, must see to appreciate. 830-305-6926. RBI#36486. -------------------------Between 4-5 Acres for Sale. Doublewide. Excellent con-

MOBILE HOMES
dition. Hwy. frontage. 3BR, all electric, all appliances. Call 830-857-1026.

HOMES FOR RENT

flat screen TV, linens, kitchen items & appliances (full-size refrigerator, range, microwave, washer & dryer). Utilities paid. Weekly Housekeeping Included. Month-toMonth Lease. $500 Security Deposit. Application Required. 1 Bedroom, $1,300/month, 2 bedroom, $1,600/ month. Call 830351-1195. Shown by appointment. -------------------------House for Rent. 3BR/2 1/2 BA. 1536 Sq. Ft., w/2 master suites. Perfect for oilfield executive or families. In Marion. $1,100/per month. 830-914-4044. -------------------------2BR/1BA house. 765 Sq. Ft. Large deck on back. $875/mo. Marion, TX. 830914-4044. -------------------------1ST MONTH RENT FREE 3/2s from $595/ month. Several homes available. www.silentvalleyhomes.com. Lockhart, 512-376-5874. -------------------------Cabin for Rent. 1BR/1BA. Secluded, in country. $100/ nightly, Mon.-Fri. or $350/weekly. Weekend rates vary. No smokers. Call 830857-0986 or 830857-1418. -------------------------Completely remodeled inside and out. 2 & 3 bedroom homes. Fully furnished. Rent by night, week or month. Fantastic neighborhood. Cheaper by night than hotel room. 672-5169. -------------------------3BR/2BA large house. Fully furnished, beds, linens, washer/dryer, cable T.V., stove, refrigerator. CA/

HOMES FOR RENT

CH. Great for crew. Monthly or lease available. Home in town, plenty of parking. 512-8205461. -------------------------Charming 1/1 home on 2 wooded acs, w/lrg. deck in country, 77 North, paved road. $775/ mo. No pets/smokers. 512-415-6483. -------------------------3/2 Large home on nice lot. $1,250/mo. Stove, refrigerator, included. Families or Oil Field Workers welcome. 713-5013416. -------------------------For Rent: 2BR/2BA/2CG home on 183 N. $1,250/mo., plus deposit. Call 830857-4458 for information. -------------------------Motel Suites. 2 bedrooms, full kitchen, porch/small yard. $68 nightly, $310 weekly. Crews welcome. Call JR, 512292-0070, 512-6560521. -------------------------House for Rent. 302 Lancaster, Moulton, TX. Nice spacious 1BR home w/appliances & a large yard. Call for info. 832-633-3950. -------------------------Single Suite. Perfect for Supervisor for Oil Company. Full kitchen, washer/ dryer, TV/Full cable, wireless internet. No smoking inside. No Pets. Fully furnished and all bills paid. Private Yard/ Garage. Weekly, $280; Deposit $300. Call 512-292-0070 -------------------------Home For Rent. Country Home. completely remodeled. 2BR/1BA, CA, hardwood floors, roof for AG Project. Navarro ISD between Seguin & New Braunfels.

HOMES FOR RENT

$1,000 month, $1,000 deposit. 830-660-7351 or 830-822-5348. -------------------------ATTENTION OIL AND GAS PIPE LINERS - CREW HOUSING AVAILABLE Furnished with all bills paid -- Full Kitchen - Personal bedrooms and living room. WEEKLY RATES AVAILABLE. Please call JR at (512) 292-0070 or (830) 672-3089. -------------------------MOTEL ROOMS AVAILABLE NIGHTLY RATES Single nightly rates starting at $35.00 per night. Which include A/C, Microwave, Refrigerator, TV/Cable and furnished with all bills paid. Please call JR at (512) 292-0070 or (830) 672-3089. -------------------------For Rent to oilfield or pipeline workers 2BR/1BA, CH/A, furnished kitchen in Yoakum. Call 361293-6821. ---------------------------------------

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

Roadrunner Mobile Home Park, 3 bedroom/1 bath, furnished Mobile Homes for Rent. MOVE IN SPECIAL. $675 for the first three months, $775 the fourth month and after! $675 for deposit. More information: 361-293-3420/361582-6593/361-7980816, 900 Old Shiner Rd. Yoakum, Tx. -------------------------For Sale or Lease. 3 BR Trailer House, 2 RV Spots. Leesville. 830-433-0603. -------------------------FOR RENT: 2bed, 1 bath trailer. New kitchen floor. For more information call Samantha at 830-857-5812.

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ROOM FOR RENT

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

US Hwy. 90A E, Gonzales, TX 78629

HELP WANTED

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HOMES FOR RENT

ATTENTION OILFIELDERS 4/3, 2 Living areas around Waelder Area. $800/deposit, $1,300/month. Big yard, front & back. 830-399-5313.(0530-13) -------------------------Brand new large 2/2 upscale duplex for rent in Gonzales, includes all kitchen appliances, 1 car attached garage. No smoking, No pets. $35 application fee, $1,200 per month, $1,200 Security Deposit. Contact Monica with RE/MAX Professional Realty, 830-401-4123. -------------------------Brand new large 2/3 upscale two story duplex for rent in Gonzales with loft, office and fireplace, includes all kitchen appliances, 1 car attached garage. No smoking, No Pets. $35 application fee, $1,400 per month, $1,400 Security Deposit. Contact Monica with RE/MAX Professional Realty, 830-401-4123. -------------------------Cottages for Lease. Fully furnished cottages for rent in Gonzales, TX. Includes all furniture,

Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms has full time positions for Pack Room Operator Shipping and Receiving We offer excellent benefits: 401k, Vacation, Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.
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Now Hiring RV Park Manager (Bi-Lingual a plus) 5784 US Hwy. 90A Gonzales, TX 78629 Contact Rob Martin for interview at 361-277-3403.

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HOMES FOR RENT
3/2, like new 1,800 sq. ft. in Nixon. $1,000/mo. Call 830-857-6921.

COMM. FOR RENT

tact Kim at Gonzales Storage Units (next to McCoys). 830-672-3763. -------------------------Office Space for rent. 1500 sq. ft., with one acre for truck parking, located at 314 West Cone Street, Gonzales, Texas. If interested please call (830) 672-4433. -------------------------For Rent: Office space or store front, 960 sq. ft., 1/2 block off square. Kitchenette, 1 ba, newly refurbished. For more information, call 830-672-6265. -------------------------For Rent: Industrial Property for rent. M1 Ind. Storage Yard, 70x130. Church Street. 830423-2103. -------------------------For sale or lease. 10,000 sq. ft. Bldg. with multi-level loading docks Prime location - with offices and separate garage. Call 830-857-5448. -------------------------For Lease: Small office space w/workshop located at 339 St. George. Recently Renovated, $400/ month. For more information please (830) 672-5580.

APTS. FOR RENT

6265 or 857-4251. -------------------------Aumont Hotel. 1 & 2BR Suites and rooms. Seguin. 30 miles to Gonzales. 512-757-0280. -------------------------3BR, 2BA 1670+Sq. Ft. Upstairs apartment on Residential Lot in nice area of Cuero, $1,185/ mo. includes all Util. with cable and WiFi, fully furnished - incl. linens. Hotelstyle kitchenette (no sink or stove), but full-size fridge, microwave & Keurig brewer. Hot plate ok, outdoor bbq w/ propane & charcoal grill onsite. No pets. $750 deposit, 3 mo. lease. (361) 4841922, leave message.

HOME SERVICES
beds, Barbed wire fence repair, gutter cleaning, I do windows. One call does it all. Call Terry (830) 203-1503 or (830) 857-5927. -------------------------I am looking for a private setting job around Gonzales, Cost or on 1116 (Pilgrim Road). I have 20 years experience. Please call Emily, 830-4372727; Cell, 820-2632768. -------------------------LOOKING FOR A JOB Certified Nursing Assistant. Not hiring but looking for work as a Live-in caregiver or Live Out in San Antonio or Seguin area. Have 30 + years experience. CPR certified. Loving, dependanble and experienced with Home Health, Agencies, Hospice, and have a big heart. If interested please call 830391-4837. -------------------------Camera work for businesses, promotional uses, editing titles. 830263-0909. creativechannel@live. com. -------------------------For Your Specialty Cake Needs. Call Connie Komoll, 830-203-8178. -------------------------Will do house cleaning Monday thru Friday. Call 830203-0735. -------------------------Sewing & Alterations. Jo West. 830-203-5160. Call between 9 a.m. & 9 p.m.

LAWN & GARDEN

ability ins., free estimates and low cost. No job too large or too small. 830-2634181.(TFN)

RVS FOR RENT

RV Space for rent. $300 month. All bills included. If interested please call 820-203-9255 -------------------------Fully furnished Travel Trailers for rent. Will rent weekly or monthly. Pets Allowed. $50.00 Deposit. $300 per week or $1,000 per month. Call Terry for details, 830-3510943. Will relocate to RV Park of your choice. All utilities paid. -------------------------Travel Trailer for rent for RV space in Smiley. All utilities included, good healthy environment. 830-2039255 or 361-7906305. -------------------------30 Travel Trailer w/2 slides for rent in RV Ranch in Gonzales. Swimming pool, laundry facilities, shower house and all bills paid. $300 a week. 830-3056926. -------------------------28 Travel Trailer for rent. Can be moved from job site. Call 830-305-6926. -------------------------Office or Living Trailers for lease or buy. Peyton, 512948-5306; David, 713-252-1130. -------------------------RV Rentals available at Belmont RV Park Estates. Call Richard, 830-556-6095.

RECREATION
Honda Motor. Independent Suspension. Windshield and Roof. 4x4. Asking - $4,950.00 in very good condition. Call 830-8574670.

LIVESTOCK
6148 . -------------------------Muscovy ducks for sale. $10.00 each. 830-263-2482. (TFN) -------------------------Laying Hens, $10.00. 512-7180482. -------------------------For Sale: Registered Polled Hereford Bulls. 8-22 mths old. Heifers also, 8 months to 2 years. 830-540-4430. -------------------------WANT TO BUY: Any or Unwanted Horses. Call Leejay at 830-857-3866. -------------------------For Sale: Baby & Young Adult Ducks. Mix Breeds. Cost $3.50-$20.00 each. Call 830-857-6844, ask for Tammy Stephens. -------------------------DISPERSAL SALE. Miniature donkeys (28 to 36), male and female, solid and tricolored, 6 mos. to 4 years. Four year olds may be registered with vet exam/affidavit. Excellent pets, loves people. Priced according to gender, age and color. 830672-6265 or 8574251. -------------------------Dwarf Nigerian goats (miniature), multicolored, male and female, 3 mos. to 2-3 years. 830672-6265, 830-8574251.

WANT TO RENT
Looking for a 2 or 3BR nice house in Nixon and Leesville area. Call 830-8571658. -------------------------Looking for a nice house in or near Gonzales. 940-2844255.

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

PETS
CKC Registered Miniature Dachsunds. 1st shots, wormed. $225. 830-8880165. -------------------------ANUE Pet Grooming. 7 days a week. Hand/Scissor Cut. Small, $20 & $30; Medium, $35 & $40; Medium/Large, $45. Ask for Susan. 361-258-1505. -------------------------Free Puppies. Five Lab/Cocker Spaniel Mix. 830-857-0459. -------------------------Precious long haired Chihuahua puppies. Pure bred. 9 wks. old. Born Thanksgiving. 1st shots & wormed. Paper trained. Males & Females. Playful and very cute. Raised in my home with a lot of love. $200/each. 1-830-560-6668. -------------------------Free kittens. Call 361-594-4307. -------------------------We stock Sportmix Dog and Cat Food, Demon WP for those ants and scorpions. Livestock show contestants, we carry feeders, waterers, heat lamps, access for show birds. Gonzales Poultry Supply, 1006 St. Paul Street, 672-7954.(TFN)

COMMERCIAL FOR SALE

Busy Restaurant with large customer base for sale in Smiley, Texas. Equipment included. Contact Nick or Doris, 830-587-6262, 210-373-6869 or 210-883-4271.

COMMERCIAL FOR RENT

Office Space for rent - $650.00 includes water and electricity. No long term contract. Con-

HOME SERVICES
Sitting at night taking care of elderly in their home. References, transportation. Call 361212-8731. -------------------------Need personal service? Will clean oilfield campers, homes and apartments. Also offer laundry work, ironing and running your personal errands. If you need a pair of jeans or shirt ironed for the night out or last minute event and didnt make it to the cleaners in time, give me a call (830) 203-0716. References. Available. -------------------------House cleaning services available. Reasonable rates. Servicing Gonzales and surrounding areas. References available. Call Barbara at 979-7778710 or email barbarajp30@hotmail. com. -------------------------In Home Appliance Repair. Washer, Dryers, all major appliances, 30 years experience. Haul Scrap Metal & appliances. Call Larry at 361-596-4391. -------------------------Hand for Hire, Odd Jobs Done, FREE estimates. Anything you dont want to do, Junk hauling, Tree Removal, Lot clearing, House pressure washing, office help, ranch, farm, lawn & Flower

HELP WANTED

Opportunities at

Great

RVs FOR SALE

2006 Keystone Outback 30ft Sidney Addition. $14,500. 1 large slideout, nice, clean interior, king bed. 210-279-7267. -------------------------1999 Mountain Aire Motorhome - Ford V10 gasoline engine - Onan generator - 2 slide outs - 2 A/Cs - all appliances in working condition - driver side door - sleeps 4-6 - no smoking or pets - VERY CLEAN interior - Call 210884-7085 - Asking $22,000. -------------------------203 Big Sky 38 Fifth wheel Travel Trailer. 3 slideouts, very, very nice. 3 1/2 yrs. Bumper to bumper warranty left. $17,900. Call 512914-8347. -------------------------RV For Sale. Older unit. 5th wheel. $2,900. Contact Richard, 830-5566905. -------------------------Ford Motorhome. 44,000 orig. miles. All working. $2,995.

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

All Positions Full-time Part-time Flexible Schedules Competitive Wages Now Accepting Applications Please apply in person at
1803 N. St. Joseph Gonzales, Texas 78629

RV SITES FOR RENT

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

REAL ESTATE
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 owner financing w/ substantial down payment. 830203-8492. -------------------------3 Bedroom, 2 bath brick home 3 miles from Gonzales on an acre. $129,000. Robin Baker, 830305-2959. Remax Professional Realty. -------------------------House for sale in Moulton area. .47 acre. Needs some TLC. $24,000. 979743-0269. -------------------------Home for sale by owner. 2BDR, can be made into a 3 BDR/1BA, corner lot, storage building. 1404 Cavett St., Gonzales, TX. Contact Jen at 830-3514069 after 6 p.m. $65,000.00. Needs minor repairs. Good starter home. -------------------------Real Estate: Owner finance, 1214 St. Matthew. 2B/1Ba. $73,000 or best cash offer. Call Martha, 830-556-2280. Habla Espanol. -------------------------For Sale Historical Estate Home. Built in the 1800s. Great investment home. Made into 4 apartments. Does need work. Home is located at 713 St. John, Gonzales, Texas. Asking price is $225,000.00. Contact information, Alex Lopez, 512921-8707 or Lupe Lopez, 713-2068105. -------------------------Low Down on a 3/2/1136sq ft. home. Asking $79,800 w/ only $800 down. 202 East Lee Smiley, TX. Call Mr Smith, 855847-6806.

LIVESTOCK
Bull For Sale: * Black polled Hereford (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 birthing small calves. * Heifer calves make great replacement stock. * Can be registered, if papers are important. * Price $2,500. Charles Nunes, 830-2030477. -------------------------For Sale: 4 Mouflon Sheep. 830-4814707. -------------------------FOR SALE: Beautiful Bay Mare ( brood mare) 14 yrs. Excellent bloodline (Three Bars & Leo). All offers considered. Pics available upon request: amazin_grace454@ yahoo.com. Ph: #. 830-560-0238. -------------------------Fancy Feathers Bantams. Feather Duster Roos. Colors, pairs, $20. Will deliver to Gonzales. 512-272-5147. -------------------------For Sale: ORGANIC EGGS. Free Range chickens. $2.00 dozen. Will deliver to Gonzales weekly. 830-540-3536. -------------------------For Sale: 2 & 3 year old red & black Brangus Bulls. No Papers. Good selection. Call 830-4375772. -------------------------Black Limousin and Angus Heifers and Bulls, Gentle Increase your weaning weights. Established breeder since 1971. Delivery available 979 561-

LAWN & GARDEN

General laborer for yard maintenance and trimming, labor/mowing/weed eating. Reasonable rates. Call or test if interested, Duke, 830-857-3118. -------------------------Willing to mow lawns in morning or evening. Also will do weedeating. Not affiliated with any companys. 830263-0909. -------------------------Lawn mowing service, residential & commercial. Will also mow oilfield yards or large oil related businesses. Li-

BOATS FOR SALE

For Sale: 2006 Fisher 1710 Aluminum Fishing Boat with Trailer and Cover. 60 HP Mercury 4-stroke with less than 40 hours. Motor Guide Trolling Motor, 2 Fish Finders...cockpit and bow. Bait Wells, Live Well, Loads of Storage. Includes Trailer and Mooring Cover. Excellent Condition, always Stored Inside. $7,000. Located in Cost, Texas. 512-656-2912. -------------------------1996, 18.5 Baymaster Center Console Boat, 120 Horse Force Mercury Motor with Jack Plate, Lourence GPS Mapp i n g - S o n a r - Fi s h Finder, Marine Radio. $7,000.00. Contact 830-263-2920. -------------------------For Sale or Trade: 27 Sailboat, Beam 8, fiberglass. 361561-3335. Ask for Jeff.

APTS. FOR RENT

Two 2 BR. Apts. Fully furnished, Wi-Fi/Cable, covered parking. Good neighborhood. Fully equipped kitchen, bathroom. 672-

HELP WANTED

Carter Healthcare

Is growing and is now recruiting for the following Full Time Positions:

HELP WANTED

RVS FOR RENT

830-857-6565. Travel Trailer. EVERYTHING furnished. TV. 183 N. $600/per month. Call 830-875-3028. -------------------------RV for Rent. $300/ wk. Call 512-6674356. -------------------------Travel Trailer for rent or sale. Rent is $300.00 per week with all bills paid. Will relocate to RV park of your choice and I pay the RV Rental. Or $1,000.00 per month with all bills paid. Will sell travel trailer for $55,000. Call 830351-0943 for details. --------------------------

HELP WANTED

Field RN Case Manager, Field Behavioral RN, Licensed Vocational Nurse

Home Health experiences Preferred

Plant Openings Plant Palletizers & Cleanup Positions

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

Benefits include:

Great Fulltime Employee Benefits: Medical/Dental/401K/PTO/ Tuition Reimbursement/Mileage Reimbursement Please apply online at www.chcareer.com

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

RECREATION
2006 Land Prides 4x4 Recreational Vehicle For Sale. Approx. 200 hours.

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Human Resources

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REAL ESTATE
Older couple downsizing 15 acres (10 acres fenced), house, 3/1 1/2, Barn, ponds, trees. Wharton County. $137,000. 979-5333262. -------------------------4BR/2BA, 1900 Sq. ft. 210 Tanglewood Trail. New appliances, remodeled, new master bath. 830-857-6488. -------------------------House for Sale/To Be Moved: 3BR/1Ba frame house, pier & beam foundation, central A/H. Buyer responsible for moving house from property, $6,000. 830-857-4172. -------------------------Two story, eleven room home which includes three bedroom, two baths. Apprx. 2,500 sq. ft. on about an half acre. Corner lot, zoned for resident i a l / co m m e rc i a l. Luling. $150,000. 830-875-6975.

LAND
Wanted to lease land for cattle grazing. Must have water and fences. Contact Mitchell Hardcastle, 830857-4544. -------------------------90x60 lot for sale. For more info, call Jose at (936) 4888115. -------------------------5 Acres or more to lease. For Storage or Oilfield Equipment etc. 1 1/2 mile from city limits off 183 S. Call 830-2634888 for information.

WANTED
672-7384.

MISC. SERVICES
Plumbing. Master Plumber. Reasonable Rates. Please Call 713-203-2814 or 281-415-6108. License #M18337 -------------------------No Limit Accessories

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

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MISC. SERVICES
Belmont RV Park. Belmont Texas Propane Services available. Call 830-4243600. -------------------------Affordable Welding Service. Call Stan, 830-857-6621. -------------------------Pampered Chef D e m o n s t r a t o r. Host a Show! Its Easy! Choose from a Cooking Show, Catalog Show, Facebook Show or if you need an item, here is my site, https:// w w w.pamperedchef.biz/zavadil. Dee Zavadil, 830857-1495. -------------------------Lucky Shots by Dee. Need Family Portraits, Family Reunions, Birthdays, School Pictures, Weddings, Etc. 830857-1495 -------------------------Plumbing Repairs. All Types of

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BREITSCHOPF COOPER REALTY

Serving Gonzales and Central Texas

Brick

vTHOMPSONVILLE 5641 Hwy. 90, 2 bedroom, 3 bath, interior recently painted, tile floors, includes washer/dryer, refrigerator on 2 accres......REDUCED..............................................................$114,900 vGONZALES 3/2, new construction, 707 St. Francis......GREATLY REDUCED..............................................................................$199,900 vGONZALES COUNTY - C.R. 418, 4 1/2 miles S.E. of Waelder, 25.1 acres, good hunting, open w/nice trees, electric, septic, water well needs repair, sandy loam, stock tank. Great for horses. Metal barn appx. 30x50, old mobile home (no assigned value.) No minerals........................................................$119,225 vN.E. GONZALES COUNTY- Best little hunting place in TX! Deer, hog, dove, some turkey. 46.892 wooded acres. Secluded, large ranches surround property. My 9 year old granddaughter shot her first buck last year, 8 pointer! No minerals or water rights convey. Owner/Agent..REDUCED....$5,500/acre. v25.936 acres, Henry Bymer 1/3 League, close to I10, electric nearby, CONTRACT PENDING sandy loam, fronts CR420................................................... $98,800 vFLATONIA- 2 lots (one corner) 100x125............$11,000 for both vGONZALES - 820 Oil Patch Lane, 2.25 acres (+/-), raw land with 3 sides metal equipment shed. Utilities are available at front of property, zoned heavy commercial....................................................................$125,000 vGONZALES For Lease: 10 to 20 acres, about 5 miles south of Gonzales, just off Hwy. 183. vONE BEDROOM COTTAGE IN THE COUNTRY. $600/mo, $1,000 security deposit, 650 credit rating, two years consecutive employment,outside pets only (no cats inside!). CR 420, Gonzales County.

HOMES

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WANTED
5 experienced hunters looking for at least 800+ acres for hunting in Westhoff area. Bill Cain, 281-684-0165. -------------------------Im looking for a 1959 GISD yearbook. Call Jimmy at 361-571-6888. -------------------------Wanted: Old work western boots. 830-

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Homes Homes/Residential

3.7 ACS. 4BR, 3BA,home, 2LV.................. $150,000 Rivercrest Super 4 bds..$165,000 306 McClure - 3BR,3,600 1 Bath................ $65,000 Rivercrest home +sq. ft., ............ ................................................ $255,000 $70,000 1618 St. Peter - Home and extra lot.... Great Home: Reduced........... $125,000 SALE PENDING 473 Crockett Lane-Settlement - 3 bd., New on Mkt: Super home, Country Vilbeautiful property.................................. $258,000 lage.......................................... $298,000 1602 Water St.-commercial/rental.... $150,000 1.66 acs., riverfront, nice M/H.............. 2342 FM 108, 3 bd.,2 story home.....$145,000 .................................................$115,000 792 90-B - Lakefront..............................$89,000 312 Cr. Rd. 471, Land Lakefront + ,3 bd., 51 acs., royalties, private, utilities, ...... 1.5 acre lot............................................$150,000 11.2 acs., Hwy 90. Gast RdCT .......$5,300/Ac. NTRA CO CT RA NT trees................ Shirley Breitschopf CO CR 228 - 15 acs., M/H, $87,500 153 acs., FM 2091 ......................... $795,000 830-857-4142 61 acs., perfect homesite.................$4,990/Ac. Lynnette Cooper 3.94 acs., Settlement....................... $65,000 lynnette@gonzalesproperties.com 10 acs., Settlement.........................$79,000 Carol Hardcastle 2-4 acs., Sarah DeWitt ............$25,000/Ac. 1 ac. Seydler830-857-3517 St...............................$25,000 staff by calling: 8.7 You acs.,can cityreach limitsour ....................... .$120,000 58 Phone: acs., trees, potential, edge of town............. 830-672-2522 ...................................................$12,000/Ac.
...............................................$5,500/ac Land 90 A East, 35 acs., + home......$395,000

LOTS

COMMERCIAL

LAND
Lots for Lease. Conveniently located behind WHS (Waelder High School). For information call 512299-1627. -------------------------WANTED: A piece of property to buy to move my small house on within 20 miles of Gonzales. Call 210-8632899, leave message. -------------------------75 Acres Gillispie Co. 10 Min. N. of Fredericksburg. Hwy. Frontage, Hunting, Investment or Retirement. $7,500 acre. swk@gvec.net ---------------------------------------

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Veterans flag-raising set at Monthalia Church grounds

Over at the Monthalia United Methodist Church there is the tradition that Joy Carson gives each Mother present a rose appropriate to the color of whether her own mother is alive or deceased. It is a tradition that us women cherish. This year Joy could not be there in person so someone had to take over for her. The reason was that one day in the week before Mothers Day Joy fell and broke her hip. She had to have surgery and we sent her many get well wishes. The next Saturday, May 18th, will be time for the Sixth Annual Veteran Flag Raising Ceremony to be held under the pavilions at the old Methodist Church grounds in Leesville, TX. It starts off inside at 8AM with Margie Rice preparing a great biscuit breakfast with all the trimmings. Good Stuff!!! Following breakfast at 9AM everyone goes out to the pavilions where the sun and breeze provide us with the right atmosphere and spirit to thank our Veterans for all they do and have done for us. A lot of happy memories and a lot of sad memories are thought of on this day (Armed Forces Day) and so we try to have a special event to show our appreciation and thanks. We are fortunate to have Joe Welch, Cmdr of American Legion Post 547 of Nixon, TX and Robert Young as the guest speakers. Also in the program: Terry Davis will lead the music along with Missy Dirks, Wyle Eckels, Jr. and his guitar. Please come and share this glorious event in Leesville. Dont forget that Memorial Day is next in line where we honor our military that have died serv-

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Sandis Country Fried News

Sandi Gandre
ing our country. It started out from the Civil War honoring our Union and Confederate soldiers and has expanded to all our military. The 49th Soefje Reunion will be held Sunday, June 2nd, at Southbank Subdivision Clubhouse, 222 Southbank Blvd., New Braunfels, TX with registration starting at 11AM and 12:15 PM meeting followed by lunch. For more information contact: soefje.reunion@aol.com, Carolyn Linnartz 830643-9917. Your prayers and thoughts are needed for the following: Joe Kotwig, Mr. Bill, Jesse Esparza; Mariessa, Bill and Marie Lott, Louise Jones, Sandy Ingram, Brenda Johnson, Aunt Georgie Gandre; Danny and Joyce Schellenberg, Sarge Duncan, Mildred ONeal, Rhonda Pruett, Terrence, Aunt Frances Gandre, Glenn Mikesh, Fletcher Johnson, Lillie Lay, Maria Castillo, Selma Vickers, Landis, Keith Glass, Teresa Wilke, Linda Denker, Case Martin, Sandi Gandre, Aunt Betty Gandre, Bill Bassett, Carol and husband, Margie Menking, Joy Carson, Morgan, Justin,Marcie and Blaine Welker, The Bullards, Aunt Pauline Bridenbaugh, Shirley Dozier, Marie Schauer, Esther Lindemann, Anna Lindemann, Mary and Pete Camarillo, Lanny Baker, Bob Young, Ann Bond, Marguerite Williams, the family of Al Lowman, the families of West, TX, the families in the Boston situ-

ation, the military and their families too. Sean Allen and Sibil Philippus were honored this last Sunday at the Monthalia United Methodist Church. Will Gandre presented Sean Allen a Bible on behalf of the Lydia Circle and Mary Lou Philippus presented Sibil Philippus a Bible on behalf of the Lydia Circle. Then Gilbert Philippus, as President of the Mens Brotherhood presented each of them with a $1000.00 scholorship with the money that was raised during the annual fundraiser in July. We wish both of our graduating seniors well in their future endeavors. At the rate these mosquitoes are multiplying we all need to start cutting these two liters bottles in half and filling the bottom with the yeast mixture to invite those little biting things inside. It seems it is time for baby birds to be hatching out. Lola Wilson is having a great time watching her pair of Cardinals feed their baby birds. She reported that both of them sat on the side of the nest and just peered down at the babies. Then they take turns feeding the babies. One baby appears to be a little hoggish and wants more food than the other two. Jennifer Soefje down in Lolita also has three baby Cardinals and has managed to get some pictures of them. I thought that they were little but she said that they were already tripled in size. We have a pair of Cardinals around here, but I havent found a nest. We had one nest blow down on the porch with all the high wind. Samson is rather disturbed today. He is sticking close to the Mama. First off, he had a sick tummy all night long, and like all children, he wants the

Mama when he is not feeling good. Now the Papa person is hammering and making very loud noises not only with the hammer but with his mouth and the

venetian blinds. In other words, things are not going smoothly. So Samson thinks that he should get even closer to the Mama. I dont know how much

closer he thinks he can get without becoming a part of me. It is like we are glued together now. Poor cat! Have a good week, and God Bless.

Auxiliary Volunteers earned 100 Hour Bars in March: Lydia Rice with a total of 1,113, Bernice Heldarssen with a total of 619 and not pictured Cecilia Williamson her total is 3,605. A total of 263 volunteer hours were worked in March.

Hospital Auxiliary News

The Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital met for April 30th Business Meeting in the Hospital Dining Room with 16 members and 4 guests present. Guests were Jackie Mikesh, Victoria College Campus Director, Vince Ortiz Academic Advisor, Hospital Administration Compliance Officer, Juli Clay and Sascha Kardosz, Marketing Director. Program speaker Jackie Mikesh spoke about the progress of the Gonzales Campus of Victoria College. Vince Ortiz spoke adding that career counseling is available at Gonzales High School and 18 hours are transferable to college credits. Honoring Hospital Volunteers, the Memorial Hospital Adm. Staff hosted us by serving cake and punch. Attendance prizes were won by Leona Zella and Betty Neubauer. Geralyn Matejek was awarded with a scholarship of $3,000 for 3 semesters courses to study for R.N. On May 14th, 4-6 PM, Auxilians are to wear Uniforms and help host the reception at the opening of the Jane Johnson Womens Health Center, please be there at 3:30 PM On May 28th, Business Meeting will be held at 2 pm in the hospital dining room. The program will be by Sherry Poe, director of Gonzales Co. Christian Womens Job Corps. The Nominating Committee will report in May and we will elect new officers. A special welcome our new member Dyna DuBose.

Womens Study Club News

On April 10, fourteen members of the Womans Study Club took their annual field trip in spite of cold, blustery weather. The destination was Belmont where the group enjoyed a delicious lunch at the Belmont Social Club. After lunch, the group toured the Red Hen Pottery where the owners gave them interesting information about the making of pottery, including the selection of clays and paints, various techniques of production, and the firing of pieces. The group saw the kiln building with three different kilns. The women enjoyed seeing the showroom of pottery made by the owners and their students. They also heard about various classes available at the Red Hen Pottery. After that tour, the group visited the lovely historic home of Dick and Shirley Goss. The home was built in the 1890s by Dicks ancestors and has recently been restored. Shirley served delicious peach cobbler, coffee, and peach tea. In May, the club met in the home of Suzanne Vrana. Fourteen members were present. Vice President Mary Louise Veselka presided. After a short business meeting, the program was given by Tim Patek, Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Gonzales. He gave a summary of his duties and the areas of his responsibility. He described various projects and upgrades that are being made. The swimming pool and bathhouses at IndependencePark have been remodeled and painted. The summer youth program will be held from June 3-July 5, and 150 children are expected to attend. The group asked questions about recycling and the fountain at Riverside. Patek also discussed some of his priorities, including maintenance equipment, trucks, resurfacing of basketball courts, more playground equipment, and a skate park. Sand volleyball courts will open at J.B. Wells Center in June, and a canoe trail is also anticipated. The program was interesting and informative.

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Walters, Bowen exchange vows in Atlanta

Ms. Jo Anna Jean Walters and Mr. John Levi Bowen, both of the Atlanta, GA area, were married, Saturday evening, April 20, 2013, at the Windermere Golf Club by Rev. Greg Carroll. Rev. Jo Ann Leifeste, grandmother of the bride, shared with the bride and groom, and wedding guests. First Corinthians 13 which describes Gods Love. This Scripture was published in its entirety in the Wedding Program. Jo Anna is the daughter of Julie and Bruce Walters, Cumming, GA, and the granddaughter of Don and Jo Ann Leifeste. Levi is the son of Mrs. Susan Bowen and Mr. John Bowen, and the grandson of Mrs. John C. Taylor and the late Mr. Taylor, Albany, GA. Jo Anna is a graduate of Valdosta State University, and employed as a Staffing Consultant with Randstad Financial and Accounting Services, Atlanta, GA, and Levi, a graduate of Mercer University, is employed by Darton State College, Albany, GA, as a Regional Admissions Counselor. Levi and his family are a blessing to our family just as Jo Anna is. All 7 of Jo Ann and Dons grandchildren attended as did daughter-in-law Julia Leifeste, wife of David, and son-in-law, Jim Fowler, husband of Carol. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Mann of Marshall, VA, friends for 40 years of Jo Ann and Don, were present as well as Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ross from Washington, IA, long-time friends of the brides parents, Julie and Bruce. The couple honeymooned in Jamaica. They are living in the Atlanta, GA, area.

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Carly Bozka Kiley Braune Lauren Campion Matthew Hillman Tyler Janota Trey Kridler Ryan Lee Trey Lester Tyler Morgan Sibil Philippus Allison Raley Brie Schauer Jill Schauer Morgan Simper Ty Tinsley Kyndel Zella Kaily Zumwalt Mitchell Christian

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Attending the ceremonies were, left to right, daughter, Carol Fowler; mom, Jo Ann; dad, Don; daughter, Julie, & son, David.

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This years top individual fund-raisers: Patti Stewart, Bruce Tieken and Arline Rinehart

This years top team fund-raiser: Jumpin on Cancer of Johnson Oil Co.

Gonzales County Relay for Life celebrates outstanding year

Gonzales County Relay for Life held its annual celebration dinner May 9 at First Bapitist Churchs Fellowship Center, and there was a lot to celebrate. This years event featured 19 teams and 236 participants, raising a record $127.014.70. This amount included the sponsorship donations, team fundraising, the silent and live auctions, memorials, and general donations. Of those 19 teams, 14 teams raised $1000 and more each. The top fundraising teams were: #1Jumping On Cancer! (Johnson Oil Co.)--reached Sapphire Level--collected $19,897.62 #2Faith Walkers-reached Jade Level--collected $11,003.59 #3Warm Springs-reached Gold Level--collected $6,795.21 Also reaching Gold Level were: Texan Nursing and Rehab of Gonzales ($5.578), The Sunshine Girls ($5,169.22), and Sage Capital Bank ($5,081). Silver Level: Friends For the Cause--$3,660.83 Bronze Level: GVEC ($3,439.87) and HEBuddys ($2,718) Rising Star Level: North Avenue ($2,463.07), Brendas Buddies ($2,241.93), Wells Fargo ($1,628.15), Gonzales County EMS & Rescue ($1,395.00), Debbie and Marys Angels ($1,185.60) Seventeen individual participants raised $1000 or more to be recognized as members of The Grand Club. Two participants also raised $2500 or more to be recognized as members of the Relay All Star Club. Top fundraising individuals: #1Arline Rinehart (Faith Walkers)--$4,658.46 #2Patty Stewart (The Sunshine Girls)--$2,615.33 #3Bruce Tieken (Jumping On Cancer!--Johnson Oil Co.)--$1,504.63 Other Grand Club members include: Angela Wishert (Jumping On Cancer!)--$1,366.79 Lisa Davis (Jumping On Cancer!)--$1,358.49 Elaine Brzozowski (Jumping On Cancer!)--$1,343.47 Christie Haub (Jumping On Cancer!)--$1,285.52 Shelley Warner (Jumping On Cancer!)--$1,283.46 Shelly Shock (Jumping On Cancer!)--$1,258.50 Erica San Miguel (Jumping On Cancer!)--$1,258.48 Allison Davis (Jumping On Cancer!)--$1,206.81 Olivia Arellano (Jumping On Cancer!)--$1,191.80 Colette Blount (Jumping On Cancer!)--$1,81.81 Cynthia Banda (Jumping On Cancer!)--$1,171.80 Susan Barnick (Jumping On Cancer!)--$1,170.54 Sally Maulding (Jumping On Cancer!)--$1,155.52 Carolyn Kocian (North Avenue)--$1,107.07 The Relay For Life Committee thanks the citizens, friends, and families who have generously supported Relay For Life 2013. These donations will make a difference by helping people stay well, helping people get well, finding cures, and fighting back. For more information, call 1-800-227-2345 or go to the web site, cancer.org, to

get the latest information and news on cancer and to locate programs and services located in your area. Now is the time to think about the future! The 2014 Relay For Life of Gonzales County is scheduled for March 28 -29 at the J. B. Wells Show Barn. The local planning committee is seeking new members to plan RFL 2014. Contact the ACS Community Manager Kari Birner to offer your help (kari.birner@cancer.org or 512-9191810).

The Faith Walkers were the No.2 fund-raising team

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Sacred Heart starts fast, falters in state semifinal action

Colby Schrade tries to slide into third base but ended up being tagged out during play at St. Pauls win over Lake Jackson Brazosport Christian. (Photo by Mark Lube)

Rachel Saulnier lets one fly toward the plate during play at Sacred Hearts recent game. (Photo by Mark Lube)

By MARK LUBE
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WACO Following their 1-0 loss to Lake Jackson Brazos Christian last year in the state semifinals, the St. Paul Cardinals baseball team immediately con-

sidered how they could go about earning redemption. Tuesday afternoon in Waco, their wish came to pass as they held off the Eagles in another one-run margin game, 7-6, at the Waco ISD Athletic Complex.

The moment we walked off the field in last years game, we have been working to be redeemed, St. Paul head coach Cole Franco said. We knew they would have most everybody back this year and we CARDS, Page C2

Wednesdays title game between St. Paul and Tyler East Texas had its original 2 p.m. start in Belton delayed due to inclement weather. We will provide updated content to our website www.gonzalescannon.com as it becomes available.

WACO After an early explosion of offense and a 4-0 lead in the opening inning for the Hallettsville Sacred Heart Indianettes, the hits and runs slowed significantly as the Bellville Faith Academy Lady

Knights were able to post a 6-5 win Tuesday morning in the TAPPS 2A state semifinal at Waco ISD Athletic Complex. Sacred Heart secondyear head coach Donald Bohuslav said Faith Academy adjusted its pitching to go more inside and that SACRED HEART, Page C2

Local athletes find success at UIL state track meet

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AUSTIN Not even inclement weather could rain on the parades of several local athletes at the UIL Track and Field Championships, held last weekend at the University of Texas Mike A. Meyers Track Stadium. Fridays morning events were delayed an hour or so due to rain in the Austin area. Lulings Carley Glass won the gold in the 3,200-meter run as she completed the race in 11:33.96 and was followed by teammate Kristaly Munoz, who finished with a time of 11:40.28. It was an improvement for both girls over last year when Glass was runner-up and Munoz came in sixth place. I did my very best, Munoz said. It was very exciting to improve from my performance from last year. I was hoping for a little better time. In order to be back here next season as a senior, I will have to train very hard. The Friday race was the next-to-last competition for Glass the senior, who has accomplished a lot in track and field, cross country and other team sports as a Luling Lady Eagle. It felt good to win state again as this is my last year and I wanted to do the best I could, she said. At the start, I stayed behind the pack and gradually moved ahead. Another Luling Eagle, Ty Anderson, also won his second state title in a row as he was first in the Class 2A high jump.

He had little trouble clearing 6 feet, then 6-2, 6-4 and 6-6. He cleared 6-7 on his second try but did not make 6-8. Secondplace winner, Artis Johnson of Rosebud-Lott, also made 6-7 and not 6-8, but had more misses on 6-7, propelling Anderson to the gold. It is very exciting to repeat, Anderson said. Having competed last year, I knew what I was getting into this year so it was more familiar. Anderson had hit 6-8 about five times before the state meet and had qualified with 6-9 at regionals. He knows what he will have to do in order to get a shot at three in a row. It is pretty simple, he said. I will need to work hard to be back here next year to win it. Yoakum sophomore Celine Markert took home gold in the Class 3A discus. Her throw of 136-2 on her last attempt was her best, and Markert also had throws of 130-7, 134-8 and 129-3. Runner-up Sydney Shelstead of Mineral Wells had a best throw of 131-5. Winning state is the best feeling ever, Markert said. Her throw of 136 also broke a Yoakum school record. I was trying to do my best at discus, she said. It will be tough to repeat as champion as some good girls will be coming back. I will just have to improve my distance. Lady Bulldog pole vaulter Lexi Williams came in second place while setting some personal bests along the way. She cleared 11-6 and then 12-0, but could

TreVontae Hights of Yoakum (above) soars through the air during this attempt in the triple jump at the UIL State Track and Field Championships last weekend in Austin. At right, Gonzales freshman Erika Hernandez focuses her concentration before participating in the shot put. Hights came in first in the Class 3A triple jump, while Hernandez posted a good showing in her first ever state appearance. For more photos, see page C3. (Photos by Mark Lube) not make 12-9, the height cleared by state champion Kally Long of Wimberley. I am glad with how I did, Williams said. I had never cleared 11-9 and 12-0 before today and now I have broken my PR. LaNeisha Hunt of Shiner had another top three finish in the Class 1ADI 100-meter dash as she came in third with 12.37. Hunt finished runner-up last year and now has two medals from three appearances at state. I have been running 12.5 or 12.6 for the 100, she said. My goal this year was to win another medal. Yoakums TreVontae Hights won the triple jump after not making his goals for the high and long jump. He jumped 46-3 and then 47-7 . He then got a 48-5 which turned out to be his best jump. He also reached 46-7 , 46-8 and 46-1 . Out of anger of not doing as well as I wanted in the long and high jump, I made sure I did my best in the triple jump, Hights said. I have never performed in front of this many people. Shiners Evel Jones had the lead in a good portion of the Class 1ADI 400-meter run, but he ended up second in the race with a 49 flat. Dominque Messer of Milano was the winner with a time of 48.92. My legs tightened a little

in the last 100, Jones said. That usually does not happen to me, so it was a freak thing.

Munoz won another silver medal with a 5:16.02 STATE, Page C3

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Pole Vault 3rd, Adrienne Klimitchek, Hallettsville Sacred Heart, 31-6; 5th, Ashlyn Patek, 30-3 . Triple Jump 4th, Elise Patek, Shiner St. Paul, 31-6 . Boys Team Results 2nd, Hallettsville Sacred Heart, 73; 3rd, Shiner St. Paul, 64. Triple Jump 2nd, Leightin Pilat, 42-6; 7th, Adam Hollenbach, St. Paul, 40-4 Long Jump 1st, Jonathan Vanek, Hallettsville Sacred Heart, 21-4 ; 4th, Dylan Barton, St. Paul 20-3;8th, Leightin Pilat, Hallettsville Sacred Heart, 18-10 . Discus 1st, Brier Shimek, Hallettsville Sacred Heart, 120-1;4th,Austin Horne, St. Paul, 117-7; 5th, Laddie Patek 117-1; 6th, Leightin Pilat, Hallettsville Sacred Heart, 111-4 400 Relay 2nd, St. Paul (Mitchell McElroy, Colby Schrade, Adam Hollenbach, TJ Bell), 45.93; 5th, Hallettsville Sacred Heart (Cade Brewer, Jonathan Vanek, Trent Janak, Scott Stoner), 46.42. 800 5th, Cole Hybner , St. Paul, 2:12.94 100 4th, Jonathan Vanek, Hallettsville Sacred Heart, 11.52; 8th, Colby Schrade, St. Paul, 11.81. 800 Relay 2nd, St. Paul (Mitchell McElroy, Colby Schrade, Adam Hollenbach, Dylan Barton) 1:33.36. 400 1st, Dylan Barton, St. Paul, 50.43. 110 Hurdles 3rd, Scott Stoner, Hallettsville Sacred Heart, 16.44; 4th, Jacob Barton, 16.6 300 Hurdles 7th, Dakota Kresta, St. Paul, 44.1. 200 2nd, Jonathan Vanek, Hallettsville Sacred Heart, 23.27; 5th, Adam Hollenbach, St. Paul, 23.66. 1600 Relay St. Paul (Cole Hybner, TJ Bell, Dylan Barton, Dakota Kresta) ,3:40.78. High Jump 4th, Leightin Pilat, Hallettsville Sacred Heart, 5-10. Pole Vault 3rd, Leightin Pilat, Hallettsville Sacred Heart, 12-6; 5th, Trent Janak, Hallettsville Sacred Heart, 9-6. Shot Put 3rd, Brier Shimek, Hallettsville Sacred Heart, 42-7. Results from the UIL State Track and Field Meet, held May 10-11 in Austin (Local athletes only) Girls Class 1ADI Team results T30th, Shiner, 6. 400 Relay 9th, Shiner (Meloni Berger, Emily Hamilton, Emily Gamez, LaNeshia Hunt), 51.02. 100 3rd, LaNeisha Hunt, Shiner, 12.37. 300 Hurdles 8th, Meloni Berger,Shiner, 49.34 Class 2A Team results 5th, Luling, 30. 3200 1st, Carley Glass, Luling, 11:33.96; 2nd, Kristaly Munoz, Luling, 11:40.28 Discus 6th, Cassidy Targac, Hallettsville, 106-9. 1600 2nd, Kristaly Munoz, Luling, 5:16.02; 4th, Carley Glass, Luling, 5:19.12. Class 3A Team results T10th, Cuero, 18; T10th, Yoakum, 18; T49th , Gonzales, 1. Discus 1st,Celine Markert, Yoakum, 136-2. Shot Put 6th, Ericka Hernandez, Gonzales, 36-6 . Pole Vault 2nd, Lexi Williams, Yoakum, 12-0. 100 Hurdles 2nd, Abby Sheppard, Cuero, 14.09. 300 Hurdles 1st, Abby Sheppard, Cuero, 42.99. Boys Class 1AD1 Team results T15th, Shiner, 12; T45th, Flatonia, 1. Pole Vault 6th, Reed Rightmer, Flatonia, 13-6 Triple Jump 4th, Evel Jones, Shiner, 44-10 . 400 2nd, Evel Jones, Shiner, 49,0 Class 1ADII Team results T42nd, Moulton, 2. 3200 5th, Alex Reyes, Moulton, 10:29.67 Class 2A Team results T15th, Luling, 12. 3200 6th, Ryan Flores, Luling, 9:50.94. High Jump 1st, Ty Anderson, Luling, 6-7 1600 6th, Jose Campos, Luling, 4:29.29. Class 3A Team results T15th, Yoakum, 14. Long Jump 8th, TreVontae Hights, Yoakum, 21-8 . Pole Vault 8th, Cole Knocke, Yoakum, 13-6. Triple Jump 1st, TreVontae Hights, Yoakum, 48-5 800 Relay 8th, Yoakum (Myron Hights, TreVontae Hights, Blake McCracken, Heath Kristek), 1:29.93.

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Results from the TAPPS Class 2A State Championships, held May 10-11 in Waco (Local athletes only) Girls Team results 1st, St. Paul, 78; 7th, Hallettsville Sacred Heart, 34. 3200 2nd, Natalie Jackson, Shiner St. Paul, 12:27.41. 1600 3rd, Natalie Jackson, Shiner St. Paul, 5:38.95 400 Relay 1st, Shiner St. Paul (Alexa Schaefer, Elise Patek, Madison Kurtz, Kymberlie Malatek), 51.62 4th, Hallettsville Sacred Heart(Kirsten Heger,Jayce Orsak,Sabrina Koerth, Jenna Brown), 52.32. 100 Hurdles 4th, Robyn Pavlicek, Hallettsville Sacred Heart, 17.22. 800 Relay 2nd, Shiner St. Paul (Alexa Schaefer, Madison Kurtz, Elise Patek, Kymberlie Malatek), 1:49.81; 5th, Hallettsville Sacred Heart (Kirsten Heger, Jaycie Orsak, Julie Brown, Jenna Brown), 1:54.19. 400 5th, Sabrina Koerth, Hallettsville Sacred Heart, 63.54. 300 Hurdles 3rd, Elise Patek, Shiner St. Paul, 49.69. 200 7th, Kirsten Heger, Hallettsville Sacred Heart, 28.54. 1600 Relay 4th, Shiner St. Paul (Alexa Schaefer, Madison Kurtz, Natalie Jackson, Kymberlie Malatek), 4:22.3. High Jump 1st, Emily Harper, Hallettsville Sacred Heart, 5-0; 2nd, Jordan Pawelek, Shiner St. Paul, 4-10.

Registration set forTomTom events

Early registration has begun for the annual Yoakum Tom Tom softball and kickball tournaments set for May 31-June 2. There will be a mens and co-ed division for the softball tournament while the kickball tournament, which will take place only on Friday and Saturday nights, will be co-ed only. Early-bird entry fee discounts will be given for those teams who register and pay early. Through May 24, entry fees will only be $125 per team. All entry fees will jump to $150 per team after May 24. Spots are limited, so call Mike McCracken at 361655-2909 or 361-293-5266 now to reserve your spot or send an e-mail to texassportswriter@yahoo.com. Apache Strength and Speed Camp

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would return most of our starters as well. The Eagles jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the top of the first as Jeremy Simon got a one-out single and got to second as St. Paul had an error with two outs that let Nathan Alexander get on base. Keaton Seresta then got a two-run single. I told the team to keep doing what they are doing and not dwell on the errors because then they could snowball, Franco said. St. Paul came right back with a single run in the bottom of the inning as Adam Hollenbach got an infield single with one out and later stole second. Colby Schrade moved him to third on the sacrifice and Hollenbach went home on the hit by Tyler Morgan. The Eagles came back in the second to take a 3-1 with a leadoff double from Jake Linford and he scored on the single by Elijah Simon. St. Paul had a big inning in the bottom of the second. Kresta got a leadoff walk and stole second before moving to third on the sacrifice fly ball by Laddie Patek. With two outs, Cole Hbyner got a base hit to score Kresta. Hollenbach and Schrade both were walked to load the bases. Morgan got a double to score Hybner and Hollenbach and Schrade later advanced home on the passed ball. St. Paul extended their advantage to 6-3 in the fourth inning as Hybner was walked to start off and Hollenbach reached on the error, which also advanced Hybner from second to third. Schrade reached on the fielders choice as Hollenbach was thrown out at second while Hybner scored.

Brazosport plated one run in the top of the fifth as Jordan Bascom was walked and later scored on Serestas hit to right field. St. Paul got one in the sixth inning as Hbyner got on via being hit by the pitch, but was later caught stealing while he tried to return to first. Hollenbach missed the ball on strike three but took first due to the catchers drop. A ball popped up into center by Schrade was boggled by the Eagles, scoring Hollenbach. The Eagles stepped up in the top of the seventh against a 7-4 deficit. Bascom got a leadoff single and scored on the triple by Seresta. Keys sacrifice groundout brought Seresta home to close the gap to 7-6. It was nervous times for St. Paul fans when Linford got walked and stole second. But the potential game-tying run never made it as Hybner struck out Ricky Jackson for the third out. Franco said pitcher Hybner did well in leading the defense in the game. Cole was a little jittery early on but he is such a great worker that if I had a child, I would let Cole babysit him, said Franco. I trust him a lot. Hybner said he had complete faith in the players in front of him and the rest behind him during the seventh when the Eagles were threatening to tie the game. I knew the defense would get it done if the Eagles put the ball into play, he said. They have been solid all year long.
Shiner St. Paul 7, Lake Jackson Brazosport Christian 6 BCS 210 010 2-6 9 5 SSP 140 101 x-7 4 2 BCS: Keaton Seresta and Zack Key. SSP: Cole Hybner and Dakota Kresta. W Hybner. L Seresta. 3B BCS: Jeremy Simon. 2B BCS: Jake Linford. SSP: Tyler Morgan.

made it a little difficult for the Indianette batters to get hits. But nevertheless, he had confidence in the offense. I knew one of our batters could hit the gap, Bohuslav said. During parts of the game, especially early, there was a significant breeze which could have played a factor in the home runs hit by both teams. The wind played a part in both offenses, Bohuslav said Bohuslav and Sacred Heart bid farewell to seniors Adrienne Klimitchek, Haley Sharp, Kirsten Heger, Arianne Kubena and Lauren Huser. Its tough because I took over last year when they were juniors and put on different systems of offense and defense, he said. I wish could have coached them longer. The loss was especially

hard on the seniors, who had high expectations for the season. We all had the same goal (winning the state championship, said fouryear starter Klimitchek. We all put in a lot of hard work and everyones heart was in it. We had the momentum early in the game but not everyone on the team was mentally prepared to keep it. It is very sad to have our season end at this point. It was not just the seniors providing all the energy for Sacred Heart. We have had underclassmen pick up the team at points during the season, Klimitchek said. I really thought we could win the state title, but I am proud of our team. Emily Harper led off the Indianettes in the top of the first with a base hit and was safe at second on an unsuccessful put-out attempt on the fielders choice on the

Klimitchek ball. Harper was thrown out at third as Klimitchek took second and Rachel Saulnier got to first. Heger then blasted a ball into the stratosphere and over the fence for a threerun homer to give Sacred Heart a 3-0 lead. Erin Miksch got a hit, Madison Etzler got a walk and Olivia Bohuslav singled in Miksch for the 4-0 run advantage. Faith Academy fought back in the bottom with similar results. Ashley Flores got a leadoff single, Amanda Allard doubled two batters later and Paige McShain scored Flores with a hit. Rachel Crawford then knotted the game with a three-run homer. Sacred Heart jumped back ahead 5-4 in the second inning as Harper and Klimitchek singled. Harper later scored on the hit by Miksch. The Lady Knights got out of the inning as Eztler flew out to shortstop

and Klimitchek was thrown out at third as she tried to get back to base, converting the double play for Faith Academy. The Lady Knights got the tie in the second inning on the Flores solo home run with one out. Faith Academy took the lead for good in the third inning as McShain singled, stole second, got to third on the sacrifice and scored on the error. Sacred Heart threatened in the sixth inning as Harper was hit by the pitch and moved to second on the Klimitchek sacrifice but was eventually stranded.
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2013 Track and Field State Medalists

Carley Glass, Kristaly Munoz Luling Glass, 1st, Class 2A 3200 run; Munoz, 2nd, Class 2A 3200 & 1600 runs

TreVontae Hights, Celine Markert Yoakum Hights, 1st, Class 3A triple jump; Markert, 1st, Class 3A discus

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Abby Sheppard Cuero 1st, Class 3A 300 hurdles; 2nd, Class 3A 100 hurdles

Ty Anderson Luling 1st, Class 2A high jump

Evel Jones Shiner 2nd, Class 1ADI 400-meter run

in the Class 2A 1,600-meter run, a few seconds behind winner Ann Marie Dunlap of Crawford. It was a really tough race, Munoz said. It was a good accomplishment for me to medal in both of my events. Cueros Abby Sheppard improved on her 100-meter hurdles performances from last year. She finished in second place with 14.09, barely edged by the 14.05 from Carrollton Ranchviews Antonisha Stewart. It was a good clean race with no misshaps, she said. I liked what I came out with. Sheppard won the 300-meter hurdles last year with 43.48 and improved her time to 42.99 this year to earn her second straight gold in the event. Sheppard said the key to her success was focusing on her technique. I am very happy with the result, Sheppard said. I have relieved a years worth of stress since I have put a lot of pressure on myself to get another state title and also since it is my last event of my high school career. In other local athlete performances at the meet, Moultons Alex Reyes was fifth in the Class 1ADII 3,200-meter run with a time of 10:29.67. Lulings Ryan Flores was sixth in the Class 2A 3,200 as he was clocked at 9:50.54. Flatonia pole vaulter Reed Rightmer placed sixth in the Class 1ADII event. He cleared 12-0 on three tries, 12-6 on his second attempt, got 13-0 and then a personal best 13-6 on his second vault, but was unable to clear 14-0 in three attempts. Hallettsville discus thrower Cassidy Targac came in sixth place in the Class 2A event, with a

best of 106-9. She also had throws of 99-2, 97-4, 106-0 and 102-5. Hights came in eighth place in the Class 3A long jump with a best distance of 21-8 . His other jumps were 20-0, 20-8 and 20-3 . His Yoakum teammate Cole Knocke was eighth in the Class 3A pole vault with a best height of 13-6. Jones placed fourth in the Class 1ADII triple jump with a best of 44-10 . He also jumped 43-0, 42-3 , 44-9 , 43-2 and 44-1. Gonzales freshman Erika Hernandez finished her freshman year of track with a sixth place finish in the Class 3A shot put. Her best throw reached 36-6 , and her other attempts were 363 , 35-10 , 34-11 and 33-8 . The Shiner Lady Comanches 400 relay team of Meloni Berger, Emily Hamilton, Emily Gamez and Hunt finished their quick race in 51.02 for ninth place. Berger came in eighth place in the 300 hurdles for Class 1ADI girls with a time of 49.34. Glass finished up her overall high school sports career by placing fourth in the Class 2A girls 1,600-meter run with a time of 5:19.12. Jose Campos, also of Luling, completed the Class 2A 1,600-meter run in 4:29.09 for sixth place. The Yoakum boys 800 relay team of Myron Hights, TreVontae Hights, Blake McCracken and Heath Kristek came in eighth place with a time of 1:29.93.

Lexi Williams Yoakum 2nd, Class 3A pole vault

LaNeisha Hunt Shiner 3rd, Class 1ADI 100 hurdles

St. Paul girls win second track title in three years, boys finish in third

The St. Paul Lady Cardinals have claimed their second state track and field championship in three years. Along the way, the team set new personal records in five events. (Courtesy photo) Cannon News Services The St. Paul girls won their second TAPPS Class 2A Track and Field Championship in three years, the second in school history. Personal records were set in the 3,200-meter run, 400-meter relay, 800-meter relay, 1600-meter relay and the 300-meter hurdles. The team was led by two seniors Alexa Schaefer and Madison Kurtz who were also on the 2011 state championship team. Both Schaefer and Kurtz have given up individual running events for the last three years to run on the relays in order for the team to have an opportunity to win a state title. Lady Cardinal head coach Dana Beal said Schaefer found out two days before the district meet that she had broken a bone in her foot. She asked to continue to run wearing a boot during the day and then practicing softball and track at the end of the day, Beal said. Schaefer also had to give up competing in the triple jump in order to run the relays. She did qualify for regionals in the long jump. The St. Paul boys finished third at the TAPPS Class 2A meet. Muenster Sacred Heart won the boys title with 84 points and Hallettsville Sacred Heart finished second with 73 points.St. Paul scored 64 points. Dylan Barton set a new record in the Class 2A 400-meter run. His time of 50.43 seconds broke the previous record of 50.57, which had stood since 1999. Dylan had run a great leg on the 800-meter relay about 30 minutes earlier, said Cardinals track coach Jake Wachsmuth. We knew he could win the 400, but he had set a goal of breaking the record. He didnt know if he had enough left to do it. The fact that he ran his best race shows what type of competitor he is. Im very proud of him.

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Blue Jays defeat Reds, then Tigers in Pee Wee action

From coaches reports The LeAnn Wolff, CPA Blue Jays played the Buffington Funeral Home Reds on May 3. Brayden Davis and Aiden Vernor both had solid hits that resulted in a single for each. Brady Barfield made an outstanding pop fly catch at first base. The whole team was credited with playing good defense. The Blue Jays took on the West Motor Twins on May 8. Cooper LaBuhn pitched a good game and made a quick out at first base. Damian Sanchez made an accurate throw from outfield fence to second base. Camren Ramirez played outfield stopping a grounder and made a swift throw to the infield. Pee Wee Baseball Alyson Jahns, Kayden Wilke, Brandy Torres and Brianna Torres all reached base with good hits. Emily Stamport had a good night, collecting two hits. Stamport, Jahns and Brandy Torres all scored runs for the Knights. The Knights also put in a good defensive effort during the game. Coach Pitch The Lindemann Fertilizer Red Sox played the Warrick Enterprises Indians on May 8. Morgan Boothe and Sydney McCray both had great innings as catcher. Vance Lucas had a beautiful hit into left field. Noah Ramirez, Landon Holub, Sienna Rios, Morgan Boothe, Dyllan Chrismon, and Rocky Gallegos also had strong hits off the coach. Haley Cantu made some quick plays to gain two outs for the Red Sox at home. Lucas, Ramirez, and Gallegos also helped the Red Sox with defense by gaining outs. Minor Baseball The Munson Burns Tigers beat the Angels 15-7 on May 8. Jake Hardcastle took the mound and held the Angels to three runs. The Tigers Sam Benes hit a home run to lead off the scoring in the first inning. Landon Watson and Cameron Vernor had two hits each and scored two runs. Brady Oakes hit two doubles and also scored two runs. Weldon Holub also hit a double in the last inning to score three runs. Lantz Pyssen and Hardcastle had base hits to help the Tigers. Weston Pape had a good game in the field. Lane Mills, Waylon Pape, Brayden Watson, and Brayden Clampit scored the rest of the runs to seal the victory. Report your Little League scores to The Cannon by calling Mark Lube at 830672-7100 or sending an email to sportseditor@gonzalescannon.com.

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Monday, May 20
Pee Wee Softball Gonzales Knights of Columbus at Harding Pump & Supply,6, Field 3 Lester Farms at Clearwater Real Estate, 7:30, Field 3 Minor Softball Caraway Ford at Gonzales Orange, 6, Field 1 Kitchen Pride Mushrooms at GVEC Home Services, 8, Field 1 Minor Baseball TSG Architect Angels at Munson Ranch Dodgers,6, Field 2 GVEC.net Phillies at Munson & Burn Tigers, 8, Field 2 Major Softball GVTC Angels at Johnson Oil Co./Tiger Tote Boom, 7, Field 1 Pee Wee Baseball LeAnn Wolff, CPA Blue Jays at Buffington Funeral Home Reds, 6, Field 3 Allens Body Tech Diamondbacks at West Motor, 7:30, Field 3 Major Baseball Boomers Marlins at Sievers Medical Clinic Rangers, 6, Field 2 Southern Clay Oriole at Sage Capital Bank Athletics, 8, Field 2

Tuesday, May 21

Coach Pitch Texas Farm Bureau Ins. Mets at Lindemann Fertilizer Service Inc. Red Sox,6, Field 2 Warrick Enterprise Indians at GVEC Nationals, 6, Field 3 Pee Wee Baseball Graham Land & Cattle Co. Astros at LeAnn Wolff, CPA Blue Jays,7, Field 3 Minor Baseball Sonic Cardinals at TSG Architect Angels, 7, Field 2

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Playoff Roundup Cardinals blank CCC 15-0 in regional game Bulldogs battle their

way past Bremond

From coaches reports with a RBI. Flatonia softball knocked out of plays by familiar foe Flatonias fellow District 28-1A member, Weimar, derailed the Lady Dogs bid for a return to the state tournament. The Lady Wildcats swept the defending state champions Friday and Saturday. Weimar opened with a 3-0 lead in the first inning of Game One and added four runs in the top of the sixth to blank the Lady Dogs 7-0. Kylie Mica was 2-for-3 with a double, Katie Steinhauser was 1-for-3 and also pitched the whole game ,while Crystal Rodriguez was 1-for-3. Flatonia fired back on Saturday in Game 2, with a 2-0 lead after five innings and a 4-0 advantage going into the bottom of the sixth. Weimar scored three times and then got two more to complete its comeback in the seventh inning. Taylor Williams was 1-for-2 with two walks, two runs and a stolen base; Brooke Migl was 1-for-3 with a sacrifice and one RBI; Rodriguez was 2-for4; Mica was 1-for-4; Steinhauser was 1-for-4 with one run and pitched for Flatonia. McKenna Lopez was 1-for-2 with a double and a RBI with Kimberlyn Michalec was 1-for-3 with a RBI. Shiner swept by Thrall The Thrall Tigers swept the Shiner Comanches in the area round on Friday and Saturday.

Tyler Morgan rockets a shot to center field during St. Pauls 15-0 regional win over Conroe Covenant Christian last Wednesday in Sealy. (Photo by Mark Lube)

By MARK LUBE
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SEALY St. Pauls baseball team has seen not-sofast pitching before and knew they should probably sit back a little. But sometimes, old habits die hard as St. Paul had to overcome some anxiety at the plate in defeating Conroe Covenant Christian, 15-0, in five innings Wednesday evening in Sealy in the TAPPS 2A regional game. Our boys were a little anxious and we had to really focus hard, Cardinals head coach Cole Franco said. We had to work to sit back on some of their pitches. Cole Hybner started the game and gave way to Colby Schrade in the fourth inning. The two players combined for 12 strikeouts, one walk and just two hits. Our pitchers and defense did good, Franco said. Colby threw strikes and we wanted to make sure Cole was ready (to compete in the state tournament). The Cardinals were stellar on defense as Conroe Covenant Christian had three total base runners and only put the ball into play a couple of times. St. Paul was also effective at the plate, with around 10 hits while the Cougars

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committed about six errors. Franco said he told the team to get the win in any fashion. It may not be pretty but lets just win, he said. Just be the team that is on top. St. Paul had two very solid first couple of innings. In the first, Hybner struck out the leadoff batter, walked the second and bounced back with two strike outs. He fanned the leadoff in the second inning and the next batter singled before Hybner got two more straight strikeouts. Hybner opened the bottom of the first inning with a walk and moved to second on a throwing error. Schrade got a single after Adam Hollenbach was struck out for the Cougars first out. Hybner later stole home and Schrade scored on the sacrifice groundout by Tyler Morgan. Mitchell McElroy was struck by the pitch and then scored on Tanner Davis triple. Dakota Kresta got on via the error and his runner, Marco Ynclan, later scored on the single by Dylan Barton for the 5-0 lead. Before that, Laddie Patek reached on an error. Hybner brought in Patek with a single to center. Barton later scored and Hollenbach scored Hybner with a hit. In the bottom of the second for St. Paul, Morgan

got a leadoff single and McElroy doubled. Morgan scored on the sacrifice by Davis and Kresta knocked in McElroy as the Cardinals padded their lead by two runs. In third inning action, Barton got a leadoff base hit and was advanced home from second on a Hybner triple. Schrade flew out to center to score Hybner to put Shiner ahead 12-0. St. Paul brought three more runs in the bottom of the fourth as Jared Markham got a base hit and Reagan Beal got walked. Hybner got base on balls to load things up and Hollenbach was walked to score Markham. Schrade reached on an error and Hollenbach got to third on the play while Beal scored. Hybner scored St. Pauls final run of the game. Connor Wilson got a leadoff hit for Conroe Covenant in the fifth, but it was three straight outs from then on.
TAPPS 2A Regional game Shiner St. Paul 15, Conroe Convenant Christian 0 CCC 000 00x x- 0 2 6 SSP 822 3xx x-15 10 0 CCC: Hayden Pratt, Connor Bolleter (1), Nathan Mayes (4) and Robert Lynch. SSP: Cole Hybner, Colby Schrade (4) and Dakota Kresta. W Hybner. L Pratt. 3B SSP: Tanner Davis, Hybner. 2B SSP: Adam Hollenbach, Mitchell McElroy.

The Flatonia Bulldogs won their area round series against Bremond, 2-1, this past weekend. The Dogs opened the series with an 8-0 win on Friday. Flatonia took a 2-0 lead after the first four innings, plated four runs in the fifth and two more in the sixth. Marcus Mica earned the win on the hill and was 3-for-4 with a RBI and a run while Will Bruns was 2-for-4 with a RBI and two runs. Josh Velasquez batted 2-for-4 with a run, Livan Cedillo was 1-for-4 with two runs, and Mitchell Mica hit 1-for-4. Bremond bounced back in the second game on Saturday with a 4-2 win. They led 3-0 going into the bottom of the sixth where Flatonia fought back with two runs before Bremond added one more in the seventh. Velasquez pitched the game for the Dogs and was 1-for-3 with a triple. Jose Cedillo was 2-for-3. Flatonia rebounded in the tiebreaker game with a 6-3 win, having to rally from a 3-2 deficit after four and half innings. Mitchell Mica earned the win and Marcus Mica got a save. At the plate, Bruns was 2-for-4 with two RBIs and one run; Velasquez was 2-for-4; Marcus Mica finished 2-for-4; Jose Cedillo hit 2-for-3 with two runs; Gus Venegas was 1-for-3 with two runs; Cristihan Rodriguez was 1-for-2 with a RBI and a run; and Casen Novak went 1-for-3

The Tigers won the first game 3-1, rallying with three runs in the fifth. Thrall outhit the Comanches, 6-1, in the game. Thrall won the second game 3-1. The Tigers scored two runs in the bottom of the sixth to break a 1-1 game. Shiner improved at the plate, getting three hits but Thrall cranked out six. Boerne takes down Cuero in three The Boerne Greyhounds knocked Cuero out of the playoffs in the area round Friday and Saturday. Boerne won the first game 6-3 on Friday. Cuero held a 2-1 lead into the bottom of the fourth, Boerne came back with two runs and three runs in the sixth, and held Cuero to just one run in the seventh. Cuero was led at the plate by Austin Johnson, who was 2-for-4 with one run and two RBIs. He also pitched the game for the Gobblers. Cuero won in the second game, 4-2, and Boerne closed the series with a 4-1 win in the third game. Hallettsville continues roll The Hallettsville Brahmas overcame Kountze, 4-3 and 10-0, in their area round series Friday and Saturday. Hallettsville scored three runs in the sixth for a 3-3 score in Game One and then scored the difference in the bottom of the seventh. In Game Two, Hallettsville led 5-0 after two innings and never looked back.

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Class 2A Regional Quarterfinals Hallettsville vs East Bernard, best of three. Game 1, Thursday, 7 p.m. Game 2, Saturday, 2 p.m. Game 3, if needed, after Game 2. All games played in Weimar. Class 1A Regional Quarterfinals Flatonia vs Bartlett, best of three. Game 1, Friday, 7 p.m. Game 2, Saturday, 3 p.m. Game 3, after Game 2 if needed. All games played at Firemans Park in Brenham. Class 1A Regional Quarterfinals Shiner vs Junction, best of three. Game 1, Thursday, 7 p.m. Game 2, TBA. All games played at Texas State Universitys Bobcat Softball Stadium, San Marcos.

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Fieldhouse at 830-6726641 or send email to ricky. lock@gonzales.txed.net. Shiner boys basketball camp The Shiner Comanche Premium Hoops basketball camp for boys entering Grades 4-8 will be held June 3-6 (Monday-Thursday). The camp will be conducted in the afternoon from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Shiner High School Gym. Cost of the camp will be $40. Early registration for camp ends May 17. Pick up a registration form from the school or contact Coach Noe McCarthy at school, 361-594-3131. Apache Baseball camp The Gonzales Apaches baseball program will hold its 2013 camp June 1013 for incoming players grades 3-6 (9-10:45 a.m.) and grades 7-9 (11-12:45 p.m.). Both sessions will be held at the high school baseball field. Cost is $30 per camper. Campers will be instruct-

ed by the Apache coaching staff on fundamentals and techniques on pitching and hitting. Campers should dress in T-Shirt, socks, cleated shoes, glove and bat. For more information, contact coach Larry Wuthrich at 830-672-6641. Lady Apache Softball camp The 2013 Gonzales Lady Apache softball camp will be held June 10-11 at Lady Apache Softball Field from 9:30-11:30 a.m. for players incoming grades 3-9. Cost will be $30 per camper. T-Shirt, shorts/ pants and cleat shoes should be worn; glove, bat and water should be brought. Campers will be instructed by the camp coaches on hitting, fielding and base running techniques. For more information, contact Anita Dement at the Fieldhouse at 830-6726641. Lady Apaches Volleyball camp The Gonzales Lady Apaches volleyball camp

The team of Gary A. Schroeder, Gary W. Schroeder, Phil McCaskill, Trey Iley, John Haverland and Butch Jackson (above) came in first place at the Wednesday Night Scramble held May 8 at Independence Park Golf Course. The members of the second place team (below) were Bill Kessler, Glenda Kessler, Jared and Gibson Thomas, and Derek Grahmann. Not pictured are Jonathon and Jeremy Parsons. (Courtesy photos)

will be July 22-25 from 8:30-11 a.m. at the GHS Special Events Center. The camp will be for players incoming grades 4-9 who will be taught fundamental volleyball skills and offensive/defensive team strategies. Players should dress in T-Shirts, gym shorts and gym shoes. Cost is $30 per camper. For more information, contact Anita Dement at the Fieldhouse at 830-6726641. Apaches Football camp The Gonzales football camp will be held July 2325 from 9-11 a.m. at the high school practice field. The camp is for players incoming grades 1-9. The Apache coaching staff will give instruction on running, blocking, tackling, strength building, agility, quickness and special teams. Campers should dress in T-Shirts, shorts and cleated shoes. Cost will be $30 a camper. For more information, contact Coach Ricky Lock at the Fieldhouse at 830672-6641.

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Local volunteers improve fishing in Canyon Lake

Cannon News Services ATHENS Fishing used to be like the weather - everybody talked about it, but nobody did anything about it. That is no longer the case in Texas, where anglers and other conservation-minded groups are banding together to improve fish habitat in their local reservoirs. In late April volunteers from Canyon Bass Club, the Boy Scouts of America Troop 133 and local individuals joined staff from the Water Oriented Recreation District of Comal County (WORD), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) in placing fishattracting structures into Canyon Lake. Largemouth bass are the reservoirs most sought-after sport fish. Historically, catch rates have been poor, and this has been attributed to a lack of suitable structural habitat in the lake. Largemouth bass tend to congregate around underwater structure such as rocks, brush and sunken objects that anglers can locate using fish finders. Where natural structure is scarce or does not exist, fish attractors made from brush or other materials can be placed into a lake to make fish easier to locate and fish for. A fish attractor project in Canyon Lake was started in January 2005 to help concentrate cover-seeking species like largemouth bass and increase catch rates. Forty-two attractor locations have been installed and furnished with Ashe juniper (mountain cedar) bundles. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department District Fisheries Supervisor Marcos De Jesus said, These larger-scale conservation projects are made possible through partnerships and community commitment to conservation. When we get a large group formed, these projects become more efficient, and success is inevitable. Volunteers provided their labor, trucks, trailers, boats, chain saws, snacks, drinks and good cheer. Some volunteers received service credit for their affiliations with B.A.S.S., the

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Fish-attracting structure made from Ashe juniper trees and concrete blocks were constructed and placed into Canyon Lake to improve fishing. (Courtesy photo) Texas Master Naturalist program and TPWDs Angler Education program. Funding for the building materials and lunch was provided by WORD. The trees and access to the work sites were provided by USACE. Selected trees were cut from designated areas, loaded on trailers and hauled to the boat ramp at Canyon Park. The trees were arranged in bundles, zip-tied to cinder blocks and laid out on the boat ramp ready to be picked up by the boat crews. Tree bundles were then loaded onto the boats and deployed at selected attractor locations spread throughout the reservoir. Over time trees deteriorate, and the attractor becomes less effective. During the April event a total of 120 tree bundles were used to refurbish habitat at 10 attractor sites. De Jesus said, These refurbished aquatic habitats will provide excellent fishing opportunities at Canyon Reservoir for everyone. If any person or group wants to participate in lake habitat restoration projects on local lakes, they are encouraged to become a member of Friends of Reservoirs. The Canyon Bass Club is the local Friends of Reservoirs chapter. See www. waterhabitatlife.org for details. An updated map and coordinates of the attractor locations will be posted on the TPWD web site: www. tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/ fish/recreational/lakes/ canyon/. Canyon Reservoir is an 8,308-acre impoundment of the Guadalupe River in Comal County, Texas. It was constructed in 1964 by the USACE for flood control, water conservation and recreation.

From Texas Parks and Wildlife reports

Texas Weekly Fishing Report

fair on white spinnerbaits. Crappie are fair on minnows. Channel and blue catfish are fair on trotlines baited with perch and shrimp. Yellow catfish are fair on trotlines baited with perch. CANYON LAKE Water clear; 7074 degrees; 9.92 low. Black bass are fair on tomato red JDC grubs, watermelon red Whacky Sticks, and Texas rigged watermelon red finesse worms along bluff ledges in 816 feet. Striped bass are fair on silver spoons and 1oz. Pirk Minnows in 30 feet. White bass are slow. Smallmouth bass are good on root beer/green JDC curl tailed grubs and craws and smoke/ red tubes on ball jigheads in 10 feet on main lake points and ledges. Crappie are good on pink tube jigs and live minnows upriver around submerged brush piles over break lines. Channel catfish are slow. Yellow and blue catfish are good on juglines and trotlines baited with live bait. GRANGER Water stained; 6973 degrees; 0.35 high. Black bass are slow. White bass are fair on RatL Traps along the roadbed at mid lake. Crappie are good on watermelon jigs in 412 feet. Blue catfish are good on shad and stinkbait. Yellow catfish are very good on trotlines baited with live perch in the river. LBJ Water clear; 7074 degrees; 0.24 low. Black bass are fair on watermelon red JDC SkipNPop topwaters, watermelon Curbs Erratic jigs, and weightless green pumpkin Texas rigged Whacky Sticks along break lines of flats in 610 feet. White bass are slow. Crappie are good on minnows and blue tube jigs over brush piles in 15 feet. Channel catfish are good on shrimp and stinkbait. Yellow and blue catfish are fair on trotlines baited with live bait. TRAVIS Water clear; 7074 degrees; 52.46 low. Black bass are good on chartreuse RatLTraps, watermelon worms, and smoke grubs in 824 feet. Striped bass are slow. White bass are fair on Lil Fishies and minnows in 2030 feet. Crappie are fair on minnows and pink tube jigs in 1020 feet. Channel and blue catfish are fair on minnows and shrimp in 2035

BASTROP Water clear; 6973 degrees. Black bass are good on watermelon crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and soft plastics. Crappie are good on minnows over brush piles in 2025 feet. Channel and blue catfish are good on live bait and stinkbait. Yellow catfish are slow. CEDAR CREEK Water clear; 67 71 degrees; 3.46 low. Black bass are good on weightless wacky worms and topwaters early. White bass are good on slabs. Hybrid striper are fair on live shad. Crappie are good on minnows. Catfish are fair on cut shad. FAYETTE Water stained. Black bass are good on watermelon shallow running crankbaits and soft plastic worms in 420 feet. Channel and blue catfish are good on juglines baited with shrimp and shad in 1012 feet. BRAUNIG Water clear. Black bass are fair on crankbaits and dark soft plastics in reeds. Striped bass are fair on liver and perch off points near the pier. Redfish are good on perch, shad, and silver spoons. Channel and blue catfish are good on shrimp, cheesebait, cut bait, and liver near the dam. CALAVERAS Water clear. Black bass are fair on dark soft plastic worms and crankbaits over reed beds. Striped bass are good on spoons and striper jigs near the dam and the crappie wall. Redfish are fair down rigging silver and gold spoons in 1020 feet. Channel catfish are good on liver, shrimp, cheesebait, and shad. Blue catfish are good on cut bait and liver. Yellow catfish are slow. CHOKE CANYON Water clear; 7377 degrees; 19.93 low. Black bass are good on watermelon deep running crankbaits and white spinnerbaits. Crappie are fair on minnows. Drum are fair on nightcrawlers and spoons. Channel and blue catfish are good on punchbait. Yellow catfish are fair on cut bait. COLETO CREEK Water clear; 2.16 low. Black bass are fair on chartreuse crankbaits and RatLTraps. Striped bass are slow. White bass are

feet. Yellow catfish are slow. WALTER E. LONG Water lightly stained. Black bass are very good on shad. Hybrid striper are fair on shad and silver striper jigs. White bass are fair on minnows. Crappie are fair on minnows and white tube jigs. Channel and blue catfish are fair on nightcrawlers, frozen shad, and frozen shrimp. Yellow catfish are slow.

EAST MATAGORDA BAY Trout are fair for drifters on live shrimp over humps and scattered shell. Redfish are fair to good for waders working the south shoreline on topwaters and Gulps. More sand trout are showing over deep reefs. WEST MATAGORDA BAY Redfish are fair to good on the edge of Oyster Lake on shrimp and crabs. Trout are fair to good for waders working shell and grass on soft plastics and topwaters. Trout are fair to good at the jetty on shrimp. PORT OCONNOR Trout and redfish are good on topwaters over sand and grass in waistdeep water in San Antonio Bay. Trout and redfish are fair for drifters working the back lakes with live shrimp. ROCKPORT Redfish are fair to good on shrimp and mullet on the Estes Flats. Trout are fair over grass while drifting with live shrimp. Trout are fair to good for waders working topwaters. PORT ARANSAS Redfish are fair to good at East Flats on shrimp. Redfish and sheepshead are fair to good at the jetty on shrimp. Offshore is good for kingfish, ling and tuna. FALCON Water murky; 7377 degrees; 40.98 low. Black bass are very good on crankbaits off ledges and points. Striped bass are slow. Crappie are good on watermelon tube jigs. Channel and blue catfish are excellent on cut bait and frozen shrimp. Yellow catfish are slow. Everyone in a boat must have a Mexico fishing license.

COLETO CREEK The 20th Annual Coleto Creek Kids Fishing Tournament will be held Saturday, June 1 from 7 a.m. to noon at the Coleto Creek Park. The park is located at 365 Coleto Park Road, midway between Victoria and Goliad off of Highway 59. The event is open to all youth between the ages of 2 and 16. No registration fee is required, however all children must officially register by 9 a.m. on June 1 to be eligible for tournament prizes. Prizes will be awarded for the heaviest stringer in each of four age groups, (2-6 years, 7-9 years, 1012 years, and 13-16 years). Youth will also be recognized for overall largest fish, largest bass, largest catfish, and largest crappie. Two additional prizes for the smallest perch will be given to age groups 2-6 years and 7-9 years. This years sponsors include Academy Sports & Outdoors, GDF Suez Coleto Creek Power, the Buddy Hartl Memorial Fund, TPWD Game Warden Association, Coleto Bassmasters, and the Family of Megan Nicole Daughtrey. All of our sponsors have signed on again this year to

20th Annual Coleto Creek Kids Fishing Tourney set start of June

help insure that all kids go home a winner, said Jason Lewis, Coleto Creek reservoir ranger. At the 2012 Coleto Creek event, almost 200 children participated and all of them went away winners. Our event targets both young people and adults to help them discover the joys of fishing and further develop an appreciation for our lakes, rivers, and the wildlife that live in and around them. For more information, call 361-575-6366, check Coleto Creeks website at www.coletocreekpark.com, or visit the Coleto Creek Park office. National Fishing and Boating Week is June 1-9, 2013. The GBRA was established by the Texas Legislature in 1933 as a water conservation and reclamation district. GBRA provides stewardship for the water resources in its 10-county statutory district, which begins near the headwaters of the Guadalupe and Blanco rivers, ends at San Antonio Bay, and includes Kendall, Comal, Hays, Caldwell, Guadalupe, Gonzales, DeWitt, Victoria, Calhoun, and Refugio counties.

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, life might get stressful really soon unless you curb your spending. Although you may feel like youre made of money right now, eventually the well will dry up. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Making changes is seldom easy, but change is necessary this week, Taurus. You may need to analyze which areas of your life can use the most work. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, kick back and have some fun in the next few days. Otherwise, you may waste an opportunity to recharge your batteries. Work responsibilities will not wait for long. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, expect some reju-

venated ambition and energy. Spurred on by this newfound energy, you can successfully tackle many of the things on your to-do list. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, unless you can focus you will just be puttering around without a goal. Put your mind on one thing and stick with this line of thinking for a few days. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, once you set your mind to something, it can be difficult to alter your opinions or perceptions. You may need to be a bit more flexible with a loved one this week. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, if you want someone to take you seriously you have to make up your mind. Dont flip-flop on your ideals this week or you may come across as a pushover. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, just when you think you have reached a dead end, a new path miraculously opens

up. Dont miss your opportunity because time is fleeting. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/ Dec 21 If practice makes perfect, then you have just about reached perfection, Sagittarius. You have been over and over something from every angle. It is now or never. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, there are many things you will not be able to change about this week, so why focus on the negativity? Instead, work around any issues and get the job done anyway. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 You often seem immune to the seriousness of certain situations, Aquarius. This week is no different. Try to recognize the gravity of a certain situation and put your best foot

forward. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Dont think that your efforts have gone unnoticed, Pisces. A few key people have been keeping track of your accomplishments. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS MAY 19 Pete Townshend, Musician (68) MAY 21 Mr. T, Actor (61) MAY 22 Apollo Anton Ohno, Athlete (31) MAY 23 Jewel, Singer/Songwriter (39) MAY 24 Mark Ballas, Dancer (27) MAY 25 Octavia Spencer, Actress (43)

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It was ancient Roman dramatist, philosopher and statesman Seneca the Younger who made the following sage observation: While we are postponing, life speeds by. You might be surprised at some of the seemingly innocuous things that arouse passions in a group of people. Take the venerable 1960s television show Mr. Ed, for example. Evidently, an evangelist named Jim Brown took issue with the shows theme song, claiming that when played backward, the tune contains the message the source is Satan and someone sang this song

for Satan. His preaching on the subject was so persuasive that members of a church in Ironton, Ohio, made a bonfire of recordings of the song. If youre planning to visit the Hawaiian island of Kauai, you might want to trek up to Mount Waialeale. If you do, though, be sure to take an umbrella, as that mountain holds the distinction of receiving more rainfall than any other place on Earth, with an average of about 40 feet -- yes, feet -- of rain annually. of A recent national survey adult children with

living parents found that a whopping 70 percent of respondents are against the idea of a parent moving in with them. If it became necessary for one parent to move in, though, two-thirds would choose Mom over Dad. It was noted wit Ambrose Bierce who, in his Devils Dictionary, defined faith as Belief without evidence in what is told by one who speaks without knowledge, of things without parallel. Those who study such things say that an ordinary human being can live four weeks without food, four days without water and four minutes without air. *** Thought for the Day: Most people would sooner die than think; in fact, they do so. -- Bertrand Russell (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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The City of Gonzales, as well as our neighboring communities throughout Central Texas, would like to extend our heartfelt welcome to the Warriors Weekend Caravan as it passes through our region. We give you, our heroes, our deepest thanks and pass along our wishes for a speedy recovery and extend to you an open invitation to return often and pay us an extended visit.

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You will ALWAYS be welcome here! On the following pages well highlight a little about some of the towns and counties youll be passing through on your way to and from Port OConnor and Warriors Weekend. We hope youll appreciate the rich history and culture our region offers and realize that this is the America that your sacrifice helped to defend.

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The town of Gonzales was founded in 1825 and was an early commercial center in the Mexican territory of Tejas y Coahuila. It was the first town west of the Colorado River settled by Anglo-American pioneers of Green DeWitts Colony, a land grant from the government of Mexico. Many of todays Gonzales residents are, in fact, direct descendants of the Old Three Hundred. But it was a stand on the banks of the Gudalupe River by a small force of farmers, tradesmen and trappers which forever stamped the towns name in Texas history as the site of the first battle of the Texas Revolution on Oct. 2, 1835. The Gonzales Cannon which was the focal point of the Battle of Gonzales was no major artillery piece; many historians believe it had been spiked (rendered useless) and even when fired could do little more than make noise. Yet throughout history, time has proven when you begin disarming the populace you are paving the way for brutal tyranny and like todays citizens of Gonzales, the Gonzales residents of 1835 held a keen appreciation for history. In the summer of 1835, the settlers in DeWitts Colony grew increasingly alarmed at events happening in the capital of their country Mexico City. While maintaining their loyalty to the government and to the liberal Constitution of 1824, they were especially alarmed at the progressive assumption of dictatorial powers by President Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. The colonists were especially frightened when they learned that Santa Anna had suppressed a rebellion in the state of Zacatecas with special brutality. A friend of the soon-to-be-dictator, Edward Gritten, visited Gonzales and, after conversing with the colonists, convinced the Mexican commander in San Antonio, Col. Domingo Ugartechea, to send letters of assurance to the colonists that troops would not be stationed there. That changed late in the summer when a Mexican soldier rifle-butted a colonist named Jesse McCoy in Adam Zumwalts store, without provocation. News of the incident spread rapidly and colonists began drifting toward the war hawks faction. One of Santa Annas policies was to disarm all local militias. The DeWitt colonists had, in 1831, been gifted with a small cannon (which some historians believe may have been spiked, or rendered incapable of firing) for defense against

As an artillery piece, the famed Gonzales Cannon was little more than a noisemaker but its firing began the Texas Revolution. The historic piece is now on display at the Gonzales Memorial Museum, shown here by former curator Oliver Davis. the Comanches who occasionally made forways against settlements. Because it had been spiked, it was likely little more than a noisemaker. Col. Ugartechea send a small detail to Gonzales to ask for return of the cannon, but when they arrived on Sept. 25, 1835, they were informed by Alcalde (Mayor) Andrew Ponton that the local citizenry had voted against doing so. The cannon was temporarily buried in a peach orchard on the Davis farm. Upon hearing the news, Ugartechea sent Lt. Francisco Castaneda with more than 100 troops from San Antonio to again demand the cannon, but to avoid confrontation if possible. On Sept. 29, the lieutenant learned that more than 200 colonists had gathered against them. That afternoon, Castaneda met with Regidor (councilman) Joseph Clements by shouting across the rain-swollen Guadalupe River, who told him that ...I cannot now will not deliver to you the cannon ... Castanedas forced camped overnight on a spot later known as Santa Annas Mound. The colonists, meanwhile, were reinforced by contingents from the current Fayette County area, Columbus, Coleman, Wallace and other settlements. A Dr. Lancelot Smithers arrived from San Antonio and attempted to arrange a parley between the two forces. On the morning of Oct. 1 Castaneda, aware that the Texian force was increasing in size, moved his force to a more defensible position some seven miles upstream near the farm of Ezekial Williams. A group of colonists, including Jacob Darst, Richard Chisholm and John Sowell, went to the Davis farm and dug up the cannon, mounting it on wooden wheels from Eli Mitchells cotton wagon. Darst unspiked the cannons touch hole while others grabbed every spare piece of metal they could find to turn into shrapnel. Thinking that Castanedas orders were to take the cannon by force in reality, he was to avoid any engagement the colonists decided to take the initiative. At 7 p.m. the evening of Oct. 1 the Texian force crossed the river at the Gonzales ferry crossing, with the cannon and 50 horsemen in addition to foot troops. They approached the Mexican position through a thick fog at about 3 a.m. on Oct. 2. The barking of a dog alerted the Mexicans and the federalista pickets opened fire, wounding one man. As dawn broke, the Texians found themselves in Williams corn and watermelon fields and moved to an open area within 350 yards of the Mexicans, where they opened fire. A troop of about 40 cavalrymen under Lt. Gregorio Perez charged the Texians, who fell back to the thick trees along the river bank. Smithers, who had earlier been arrested as a Mexican spy, now attempted to arrange a parley again and Castaneda and Col. John H. Moore, now in command of the Texians. The two met in an open area but when Castaneda again asked for the cannon, he was told: There it is come and take it. The Texian force flew a small hand-made flag made of white silk with a representation of the cannon on it, a single star, and the words, Come and Take It! Moore returned to the Texian position and ordered the cannon, loaded with powder and scrap metal, to be fired a harmless shot, since it was nowhere in range. The shot became known, however, as the first shot of the Texas revolution. The Texians fired a volley with their rifles, and made a cautious advance toward the Mexican position. Castaneda, who had received orders to withdraw if the Texian force was superior in numbers, immediately pulled his force back and retreated to San Antonio. In his official report, Castaeda noted: Since the orders from your Lordship were for me to withdraw without compromising the honor of Mexican arms, I did so. The Mexican force suffered one casualty from gunfire; the Texians also had one man whose nose was bloodied when his horse spooked at the sound of the cannon. Days later, a provisional government formed and named Stephen F. Austin the commander of the Texian Republican Army, ordering him to march on San Antonio in defense of the Constitution of 1824.

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Gonzales love for veterans is rooted in a deep tradition

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Gonzales love for the sacrifices made by our veterans is a deep one, and one founded in a somber moment of history. Most Americans know the story of The Alamo, how 182 Texans and volunteers held off a professional Mexican army for 13 days before being slaughtered to the last man in the pre-dawn hours of March 6, 1836. Most Americans also know of the famed Victory or Death letter written by William Barrett Travis which was sent out from the Alamo seeking reinforcements. What most history texts dont tell is that the Travis Letter came first to Gonzales and Gonzales was the only community in Texas to respond. Albert Martin, whod carried the letter to Gonzales, gathered up a group of volunteers, and at 3 a.m. on March 1, 1836, snuck through the Mexican lines and entered the Alamo, in the full knowledge that certain death awaited. A group of more than 100 Gonzales residents were on-hand in San Antonio March 2 this year for ceremonies honoring the sacrifice of 41 men from Gonzales who died defending Texas freedom at the Alamo. Many of those attending were distant relatives of the nine garrison members and the Immortal 32 who rode into the old mission on March 1, 1836 to join the besieged garrison. Texas folk musician K.R. Woods entertained the gathering and a large number of Alamo visitors with several musical selections honoring the Come and Take It spirit of Gonzales and The Alamos 182 defenders, including a reading of a letter sent from the Alamo by Gonzales Isaac Millsaps. He then read the text of the famous Victory or Death letter written by William Barrett Travis, which returned to the Texas shrine lfor the first time in 177 years.

Karen Thompson, president general of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, saluted the Immortal 32, who rode through the Mexican lines in answer to Travis appeal for aid to arrive at The Alamo at 3 a.m. on March 1, 1836. They saw what the odds were, she said. They could have gone back home, but they didnt ... they stayed. Gonzales Mayor Bobby Logan presented the DRT and the Sons of the Republic of Texas with the citys Come and Take It flag. City Manager Allen Barnes told the story of the Battle of Gonzales which began the Texas Revolution, then read the roll of the nine Gonzales men who were part of the garrison of The Alamo when the siege began. Jim Massengill of the SRT and Jason Chall then read the roll of the 32 men who rode from Gonzales in response to Travis call. As each name was read, relatives in the Gonzales delegation visiting answered Here! to signify their connection. The return of the letter now extremely fragile and

vulnerable to the slightest light was part of a twoweek long somber observance of history at The Alamo, beginning Feb. 22 this year. The Alamo is the most fitting place to display the document, Thompson said. The Alamo is more than a landmark, it is more than a so-called tourist attraction. Thompson said. She quoted Amilia de Zavala, who helped found DRT: ... it is sacred ground. The letter arrived with a Department of Public Safety escort from Austin, and still boxed in a sealed crate, was escorted by a DPS honor guard, Texas Revolution reenactors and honor detachments from the U.S. Army and the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets into the Chapel. It was on public display for 13 days the length of the siege of The Alamo. As the case was escorted into the Chapel, the text of the letter was recited by a Texas lawman with a very personal attachment Denton County Sheriff William Barrett Travis. Im extremely proud to be asked to be here reading this piece of history, Travis said before the ceremony began. There is quite a lot of difference between now and then. As I read and re-read it rehearsing, it struck me how adamant he was. Every time I read this letter it sends chills down my spine. I cant imagine being that young and being in that position.

The first shot of the Texas Revolution was fired at Gonzales, but the small town made an even greater sacrifice just a few months later when 41 men from Gonzales more than from any other town were part of the garrison of The Alamo. The return of the Travis Letter (above left) began 13 days of somber observances earlier this year. Gonzales also honors that sacrifice with the Texas Heroes Monument (left) and the Immortal 32 Monument (above).

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Thank you for all your sacrifices & Many Blessings to you & your families
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The Cannons Special Warriors Weekend Salute Waelder Fiesta Guacamole 2nd Weekend in September Flatonia Czhilispiel 41 Oct. 25-27 Luling Watermelon Thump June 27-30

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Ragin Cajun Throwdown March 8-9

Moulton Town & Country Jamboree July 26-28

Shiner Half Moon Holidays July 6 Gonzales PBR Bull Riding July 13

Gonzales Main St. Summer Concert Series Every Friday in June 4th of July Spectacular

85th Annual Yoakum Tom-Tom Festival May 31-June 2 Cuero Turkeyfest 2nd Weekend in October

Gonzales Come and Take It Festival First Weekend in October

A region full of fun events and youre always invited

The communities around Gonzales are home to not only a wealth of history, but also lots of fun. From music festivals to great regional food favorites, historic observations and more, you can always bet we can keep you entertained. Youre also welcome to visit our many historic homes and museums. And theres now an app for Tour Gonzales, which can guide you to anything you want to find!

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(830) 672-2911 Fax (830) 672-3931 703 St. Paul P.O. Box 123 Gonzales, Texas 78629

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830-672-7573

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Reynas Taco Hut
1801 Sarah DeWitt Dr., Gonzales, TX

Open for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Mon.-Sat. 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sun. 5 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Next to Courthouse Annex

830-672-2551

Caraway Ford Gonzales 1405 Sarah DeWitt Gonzales, TX 78629

Home of the Silverado

830-672-9646
A Salute to All Soldiers & my daddy who served in Iraq - Sgt. James Michael Meeh May God watch over you!

Best Western Regency Inn & Suites

1811 E. Sarah DeWitt Dr., Gonzales, Texas 78629 Email: 44554@hotel.bestwestern.com www.bestwestern.com

Love your son, James Michael Meeh II

For Reservations call 1-800-WESTERN

(830) 672-5555; Fax: (830) 672-4441

McLeroy Land Group

* Energy Land Services * Title Abstracts * Right of Way acquisition
Helping to Discover Americas Energy Since 1974 Call (830) 672-6265
P.O. Box 1896, Gonzales, Tx. 78629

Phone (830) 672-4710 Fax (830) 672-1471

RAMES THINGS
1308 St. Louis St. Gonzales, Texas 78629

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Logan Insurance Agency

HOME AUTO FARM COMMERCIAL BONDS
(830) 672-6518 Fax: (830) 672-6368 Cell: (512) 376-0773

Persons Flower Shop

1030 East St. Louis Gonzales, Texas 78629

Travis Treasner

830-672-2883 Fax:Jan 830-672-7447 Wurz, Owner

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WB Farm & Ranch Supply

Southern Clay Products Inc.

830-672-6997

2031 Water St. Gonzales, TX

1212 Church St., Gonzales

830-672-2891
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Central Texas: a region which honors your service

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Throughout the Central Texas region, veterans are an honored class among our citizenry. Annual Memorial Day ceremonies are held in Shiner (above), while the City of Luling recently showed its appreciation for all those who have served by re-painting one of the citys water towers (right). Veterans Day ceremonies are also held in Nixon (below right), Gonzales, Flatonia, Yoakum and more.

The Warriors Weekend caravan stopping in Gonzales today is one of two such passing through our region. Another will be coming through Nixon and Smiley on Saturday, where residents have turned out in force the last two years to display their appreciation for veterans headed to Warriors Weekend from San Antonio facilities. Many Gonzales area residents are veterans themselves and know readjusting to life after the service, especially when youve been wounded, takes time. Members of the Gonzales Young Farmers and the Veterans of Foreign Wars regularly travel to the Fisher House in San Antonio to prepare a barbecue meal for the heroes recuperating and re-adjusting there.

Planning and work has begun on the Gonzales County Veterans Memorial, located adjacent to the Gonzales Memorial Museum. The names of as many Gonzales County veterans as can be located will be inscribed on five obelisks representing each branch of the Armed Services, and individuals can buy a brick and inscribe it with the name of a veteran to honor.

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Enjoy a memorable weekend in Port OConnor and come back to see us again!

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Community Health Centers Of South Central Texas, Inc

Making a difference one life at a time since 1966

Most insurances accepted, we welcome Medicare - Medicaid. (No one is turned away for inability to pay.)
Mon.-Thurs. 8-5, Fri., 8-5 Saturday & Sunday: Closed

830-672-6511 Fax: (830) 672-6430

228 St. George Street, Gonzales, Texas 78629

Gonzales Healthcare Systems

1110 Sarah DeWitt Drive Gonzales, Texas

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Seydler-Hill Funeral Home
906 St. Paul, Gonzales 830-672-3232
Proudly Serving the Gonzales Area Since 1914

830-672-7581

The Gonzales Cannon

618 St. Paul 830-672-7100
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