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killing Dyron James Green last December. He was sentenced to serve 80 years in prison and was fined $10,000. We were pleased with the verdict, said district attorney Heather McMinn. I think the evidence was pretty clear and I think the jury did a very good job of sending a message to the people of Gonzales County that this type of violence will not be tolerated in this community. Mitchell was charged in the Dec. 12 shooting death of Green at their mutual place of work. The Gonzales County Sheriff s Office responded to a call advising of a shooting at approximately 9:06 a.m. that morning. When

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Jury hands down 80-year sentence for Mitchell

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A Gonzales man will spend the better part of the remainder of this century behind bars after he was convicted of first-degree murder in the 2nd 25th District Court Tuesday afternoon. Milton Tyrone Mitchell, 36 of Gonzales, was found guilty of

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they arrived on the scene at 1243 FM 1116, they found Green with an apparent gunshot wound to the chest. Green, 34, was immediately transported to Gonzales Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced as deceased. Gonzales County Sheriff Glen Sachtleben said Mitchell was identified as the

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Flatonia wins Amtrak stop

shooter and taken into custody without incident in less than 30 minutes after the crime occurred. The jury, which consisted of nine men and three women, spent almost an hour deliberating over Mitchells punishment after taking less than 20 minutes to find him guilty as charged. TRIAL, Page A5

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The historic Lynn Theatre in Gonzales is on the market again. Cal Collins, who had at one point lost his lease with the city, re-gained it, renovated the theater and re-opened it last March, has terminated his lease with the Gonzales Economic Development Corp. He just decided that hes not going to run the theater any more, said Nathan Neuse, president of the GEDC Board of Directors. Hes paid up through the end of the month. The theater is for sale or lease. News of the transition came in an e-mail from Gary Swanson, the organizer of the monthly Gonzales Country Music Show. LYNN, Page A4

FLATONIA Citizens of Fayette County are one step closer to having passenger train service restored to the area following the announcement by Amtrak and a group of Flatonia citizens to push forward with the establishment of a stop in the historic city. A delegation of Amtrak officials met with members of Flatonia Rail Park Station, Incorporated (FRPS) Aug. 21 to conclude a Memorandum of Understanding, which reflects the companys intent to establish a A sign notes the future location of the Flatonia Rail Park Station. Officials with station stop in Flatonia. This has been a long Amtrak have entered into a memorandum of understanding with a citizens group from the Fayette County town seeking to create a stop for passenger-train time coming, stated Mark Eversole, FRPS president. service. (Photo by Dave Mundy)

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Weve been working with Amtrak for three years in an attempt to demonstrate to them that Flatonia would be a perfect stop on the companys Sunset Limited Route, which runs from Los Angeles to New Orleans. After conducting ridership studies, Amtrak agreed. With Flatonia located nearly halfway between San Antonio and Houston, and with no other stations located on that stretch of rail, Amtraks studies reflected a ridership level that would warrant a station stop. Flatonias history is built on the railroads, Eversole said. And, we are thrilled to bring a little bit of that history back to Flatonia and AMTRAK, Page A4

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WAELDER Three Gonzales County officials are in a dispute over the potential location of new offices for the Precinct 2 Constable and Justice of the Peace. Gonzales County Commission-

ers Court on Monday tabled a motion to purchase a two-acre tract from the City of Waelder pending a survey in the property. Constable Raleigh Measom and JP Jesse Almaraz have proposed buying that two-acre property, part of a five-acre parcel owned by the City of Waelder on Highway 90 just

southeast of town, as a location for a new office building for the constables office and JP court. But Precinct 2 Commissioner Donnie Brzozowski says it would be more financially prudent for the county to demolish the existing Precinct 2 maintenance barn in downtown Waelder and reno-

vate that property instead. Measom and Almaraz maintain that Brzozowskis suggestion is equally financially unfeasable, because the property may require an extensive environmental cleanup. Both sides of the debate say the other is being unreasonable and COUNTY, Page A4

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Today in Texas History

August 30, 1860 On this day in 1862, Hoods Texas Brigade played a distinguished part in the battle of Second Manassas. After a Union assault was broken up by artillery fire, Confederate general Longstreet launched his First Corps, with the Texas Brigade in the lead, in one of the most successful counterattacks of the Civil War. The Fourth Texas Infantry, under the command of Lt. Col. B. F. Carter, captured a federal battery of artillery, losing eleven killed and twenty wounded in the process. After the battle the commander of the brigade, Gen. John Hood, encountered the commander of the Army of Northern Virginia, Robert E. Lee, who playfully asked him what had become of the enemy. Hood answered that the Texans had chased them across Bull Runalmost at a double quick.

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A word to the wise aint necessary - its the stupid ones that need the advice. Bill Cosby

18-year-old man dies in accident

A two-vehicle accident claimed the life of an 18-year old early Saturday morning in Gonzales County. Authorities said that at approximately 6:15 a.m. on Highway 183, about 11.5 miles north of Gonzales, a 2001 white Toyota 4Runner driven by Alice Ramos Segura, 50 of Gonzales, was traveling northbound. Segura crossed the double yellow lines and entered into the southbound lane,

Gonzales Police Report

Here is the Gonzales Police Department Report for the period of Aug. 20: Aug. 20 Reported Criminal Mischief At 600 Blk St. Paul St. Quinn Ramon Ervin, 32 Of Gonzales, Arrested And Charged With Assault At 900 Blk Williams St. Reported Assault By Threat At 200 Blk College St. Aug. 22 Reported Theft At 200 Blk Mcclure St. Aug. 23 Raymond Ray Alvarez, 39 Of New Braunfels, Arrested And Charged With Public Intoxication At 100 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr. Reported Burglary Habitation At 500 Blk Jobe St. Aug. 24 Reported Theft Of Firearms At 200 Blk Contour Dr.

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where she collided head-on with a 1999 red Chevy S10 pickup driven by Michael Burke of San Marcos. The impact of the crash killed Burkes passenger, who was identified as 18-year old Andrew Chet Hamm. Burke and Segura were airflighted to Breckinridge Hospital and University Hospital in San Antonio respectively. The investigation is still ongoing.

Reported Aggravated Sexual Assault Of Child At newseditor@gonzalescannon.com 1100 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr. AUSTINA recent pilot project in Aug. 25 Andrew Joseph Rychcik, 25 Of Washington, Pa Houston where a private contractor bid a Arrested And Charged With Public Intoxication At maintenance contract is saving the state 400 Blk St. Lawrence St. about $10 million or nearly 30 percent of Reported Burglary Of A Building At 600 Blk St. what this work was estimated to cost folJames St. lowing the traditional approach. Reported Criminal Mischief At 200 Blk Botts St. Rodolfo Lopez-Ortiz, 31 Of Gonzales, Arrested Based on this initial success, the Texas And Charged With Driving While Intoxicated At Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Spur 131 And 97. plans to expand the opportunity for the Aug. 26 Lucio Orozco, 17 Of Gonzales, Arrested And private sector to perform routine mainteCharged With No Drivers License At 1000 Blk Qualls. nance on parts of Interstates 35 and 45 beReported Hit And Run At 1100 Blk St. Paul St. tween Dallas and Houston and Dallas and

Gonzales Sheriffs Office Report

Gonzales County Sheriffs Office Sheriffs Report for Aug. 19-25: 08/19/12 Jantes, Juan Jose, Jr., 10/1982, Smiley. Local Warrant Fail to Maintain Financial Responsibility. Requires $335.00 Fine. Released Time Served and Paid Fine. 08/20/12 Mercado, Javier Noguez, 12/1985, Gonzales. No Drivers License Issued. Released on Order to Appear. Immigration Detainer. Transferred to ICE. Garcia, Jose Manuel, 08/1965, Gonzales. Local Warrant Aggravated Assault Date/Family/Household with weapon. Released on $10,000 Bond. Munoz, Mario, 05/1985, Bastrop. Local Warrant Theft of Property >$1,500 <$20K. Released on $15,000 bond. 08/21/12 Riebschlaeger, Tracy Rouse, 01/1968, Aransas. Commitment/Sentence Forgery Financial Instrument. Released Weekender/Work Release. 08/22/12 Strait, Donald Ray, 09/1988, Houston. Local Warrant Possession of Marijuana <2 oz. Requires $2,500 Bond. Remains in Custody. 08/24/12 Robinson, Leslie Michelle, 04/1968, Gonzales. Commitment/Sentence Theft of Property >$50 <$500. Released Weekender/Work Release. Richter, Michael Anthony, 09/1959, Palacios. Commitment/Sentence Driving while Intoxicated 2nd. Released Weekender/Work Release. Garner, Henry Adam, III, 11/1990, Cost. Commitment/Sentence Theft of Property >$20 <$500 by Check. Released Weekender/Work Release. Covarrubias, Ruben, Jr., 09/1992, Bryan. Brazos County Warrant Criminal Trespass. Released on $4,000 Bond. Macias, Katherine Lauren, 04/1987, Gonzales. Commitment/Sentence Possession of Marijuana >4 oz <5 lbs. Remains in Custody. Ginther, Fergus Mahoney, 04/1959, Orange, CA. Commitment/Sentence Driving while Intoxicated 2nd. Released Time Served. Total Arrest, Court Commitments, other agency arrest and processings: GCSO 12 DPS 02 GPD 08 WPD 00 NPD 04 Constable 00 DWCSO 00 DEA 00 TPW 00 GCAI 00 Total 26

San Antonio. This work would also include highways inside metropolitan areas around Dallas and Harris counties. TxDOT intends to issue a Request for Information (RFI) to parties interested in performing routine maintenance that could create value and yield cost savings. Estimates show that moving in this direction could result in more than $90 million of maintenance contract work on these highways each year and save TxDOT $120 million over five years. TxDOT would then invest those savings in other maintenance work. TxDOT leaders envision private sector businesses bidding for maintenance work including roadside mowing, litter

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removal, sign replacement, pothole patching, and minor resurfacing, to name a few. Meanwhile, TxDOT maintenance workers assigned to these areas of the state would concentrate their efforts on other priority work in those regions. The pilot project in Houston was bid by a private contractor for approximately $26 million. Estimates for this work following the traditional approach utilizing TxDOT staff and contractors were about $36 million. Key to success around this opportunity includes delivering high quality service at the best value with the strongest performance metrics measuring the work. TxDOT is working many angles to create value and better efficiencies for our tax dollars, said Phil Wilson, Executive Director of TxDOT. Every opportunity to deliver high quality work and save money means more work can be performed to maintain a safe transportation system for the traveling public. TxDOT is expected to issue this RFI in the coming weeks. Funding for road projects and maintenance continues to be part of daily conversation among transportation experts and TxDOT is continuing to generate ideas to innovate, be good stewards of tax dollars, deliver quality, and keep safety top of mind in its daily pursuit of excellence.

DeWitt Sheriffs Office Report

DeWitt County Sheriffs Office Report from Aug 16-23 Aug. 16 Arrested Michael T. Jenkins, 23, of Basile, La, Driving While Intoxicated, Bond of $2,000, DPS Arrested Helen Davis, 54, of Cuero, Violation of Probation/Theft Prop $50-$500 (Victoria), Bond of $500 PR, DCSO Aug. 17 Arrested Michael Brandon Sierra, 28, of Meyersville, Public Intoxication, Fine of $355, DCSO Arrested Paul Joseph Pechacek, 24, of Yoakum, Burglary of Building, Bond of $5,000, Poss. of Marij < 2oz, Bond of $800, Poss. of Drug Para, Fine of $314, DCSO Arrested Michael Andrew Slaydon, 20, of Yoakum, Assault Fam / House Mem Impede Breath / Circulation, Bond of $10,000, DCSO Aug. 18 Arrested Nicholas Louis Prieto, 27, of Valencia, CA, Public Intoxication, Fine of $314, DPS Arrested Brandon Wade Coleman, 30, of Cuero, Assault Family / Household Member w/Prev Conviction, Bond of $5,000, CPD Arrested Patrick Duane Mantle, 22, of Farmington, NM, Public Intoxication, Fine of $314, DPS Arrested Zane Lee Williams, 25, of Bronson, Driving While Intoxicated 2nd, Bond of $1,200, Driving While Lic Invalid, Bond of $1,000, DPS Aug. 19 Arrested Ronald Coleman, 30, of Cuero, Criminal Non-Support, Cash Bond of $4,076.00, Cuero PD Arrested Brian Villarreal, 23, of Yorktown, Public Intoxication, Fine $414 (30 days to pay), Yorktown PD Arrested Dionisio Gamez, 33, of Victoria, Speeding 1/10 Miles Over Limit, Fine of $152, DPS Arrested David Pernell Curtis, 45, of Yoakum, Violation of Probation/ Evading Arrest/Detention with Priors, No Bond, DCSO Aug. 20 Arrested Fernando Garza, 29, of Mission, Driving While License Invalid, Bond of, DPS Aug. 21 Arrested Shakel Lee Mayfield, 20, of Cuero, Minor in Possession of Alcohol, Fine of $414, CPD Arrested Ronell Green, 18, of Cuero, Minor in Possession of Alcohol, Fine of $414, CPD Arrested Kimberly Ann Waddle, 43, of Victoria, Public Intoxication, Fine of $364, CPD Arrested Brenda Kenworthy, 49, of Victoria, Public Intoxication, Fine of $364, DSO Arrested Curtis Edward Vaughn, 32, of Cuero, Driving while License Invalid with previous convictions, Bond of $1,000, Parole Violation, No Bond, DPS and DSO Arrested Kristine McCleskey, 32, of Cuero, Theft by Check (Parker Co), Bond of $750, CPD Arrested Adele Rios, 33 of Runge, Capias Pro Fine / Disregard No Passing Zone, Fine of $185, DCSO Arrestred Juan Garza, 33 of Runge, Speeding 11-15 above limit, Fine of $216, Driving While License Invalid, Fine of $217, Fail to Appear / Speed, Fine of $323, DCSO Aug. 22 Arrested Leon Rosales Garza, 26, of Yoakum, Unl Poss. Firearm by Felon, Bond of $, Parole Violation, No Bond, Yoakum PD Arrested Alfred Eugene McKinney, 24, of Pt. Lavaca, CPF / DWLI, Fine of $486.20, CPF/Failure to Appear, Fine $609.70, CPF / Failure to Appear, fine $607.10, CPF / DWLI, Fine $486.20, CPF / Opera w / Lic Plt another Veh, Fine $352.30, CPF / DWLI, Fine $486.20, CPD

Yoakum Police Report

Yoakum Police Department Weekly Incident Report for Aug. 20-26: 08/20/12 Case #12-093, Warrant Arrest, Gonzales, Aaron, 17, Yoakum, 303 E. Hochheim; Offense, W#L201215160-Burglary- Residence; Disposition, Trans/ LCSO. Case #12-253, Warrant Arrest, Gonzales, Aaron, 17, Yoakum, 202 E. Hochheim; Offense, W#L201215130-Burglary-Vehicle; Disposition, Trans/LCSO. Case #12-348, Burglary-Residence, 300 E. Grand; Disposition, Investigation. Case #174941, Warrant Arrest, Juvenile Male, 16, Yoakum, 107 Antioch; Offense, W#2012-1177-Violation of Probation; Disposition, Trans/Vict. Juv. Det. 08/21/12 Case #12-347, Warrant Arrest, Garza, Leon, 26, Yoakum, 900 Irvine; Offense, W#FE12-097-Poss. Firearm by Felon; Disposition, Trans/DCSO. Case #12-349, Fraud, 202 Ramney; Disposition, Investigation. Case #17493, Warrant Arrest, Garza, Leon, 26, Yoakum, 900 Irvine; Offense, W#08212012-07122572Parole Violation; Disposition, Trans/DCSO. 08/25/12 Case #12-352, Burglary-Building, 407 S. South; Disposition, Investigation. Case #12-354, Criminal Mischief-B, 202 Dunn; Disposition, Investigation. Case #12-355, Burglary-Vehicle, 602 W. May; Disposition, Investigation. Case #12-356, Criminal Trespass, 202 Dunn; Disposition, Investigation.

Gov. Rick Perry named Michael Williams of Arlington the State Commissioner of Education, effective September 1. Perry also announced that Lizzette Gonzlez Reynolds will serve as chief deputy commissioner. This team will lead the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and oversee the states 1,200 school districts and charter schools. Williams served in the U.S. Department of Education under President George H.W. Bush, but has not been involved in eductaion policy-making in Texas before. He takes office during a contentious period for the TEA. Several school districts around the state have filed litigation against the state over school finance, and others appear ready to rebel over the new STARR accountability tests. TEA also faces continuing funding issues and am increasingly-conservative legislature which appears to be poised to roll back a number of national programs adopted by the state. Williams most visible presence in Texas has been as chairman of the Texas Railroad Commission, which regulates the oil and gas industry. High standards and accountable public schools are essential to our states future success, and no two people understand that better than Michael and Lizzette. Together, they will build on the improvements achieved during the tenure of Robert

Scott and Todd Webster, and will ensure our children are prepared for the challenges of college and the workplace, Gov. Perry said. Michaels pioneering leadership in both public and private sectors, combined with Lizzettes nearly two decades of public education experience guiding and implementing statewide reforms create a powerful and dynamic team that will fortify our states public education system. Williams was the first African-American in Texas to hold a statewide elected post in winning election to the Railroad Commission. He is past Assistant Secretary of Education for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education (U.S. DOE) and past Deputy Assistant Secretary for Law Enforcement at the U.S. Department of Treasury under Bush. Additionally, Williams is a former adjunct professor at the Texas Southern University School of Public Affairs and Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. Williams is a past chairman of the Governors Competitiveness Council and Governors Clean Coal Technology Council, and past member of the Southern State Energy Board, National Coal Council and Interstate Mining Compact Commission. He is also past chairman of the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission, former honorary chairman of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Texas, and a past board member of the Arlington Chamber

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suggest that ego, rather than the public good, may be the primary stumblingblock to progress. We are precinct-level elected officials, all three of us, were all the same level, Measom said. Donnies agenda is simple, Im the commissioner and its my precinct. I think a lot of times if you move too fast you waste tax dollars, Brzozowski said. I just want to make sure that if we build a building, we build it in the right location. Measoms office is currently housed in a renovated FEMA trailer adjacent to St. Patricks Catholic Church; Almarazs office and staff are housed in the Waelder Community Center. Brzozowskis maintenance barn and office (also an old FEMA trailer) are located just a few blocks away on South Railroad St. Both Measom and Almaraz maintain that the space in the community center, while welcome, has issues, particularly with security. His offices are split by a public hallway, Measom said. His clerks, if they want to go to the bathroom, they have to walk out to a public room, thats a security problem. Almaraz pointed out that because of space constraints, some of his filing cabinets actually have to be kept in the hallway, which is open to public traffic. Its not how youd like it, he said. The county this year budgeted for a new precinct 2 office and maintenance barn on a county-owned property on H Ave., and Brzozowski said the slab has been poured for that new building. The property theyre talking about buying, wed have to budget money for it, he said. We get someone to pay us to demolish (the existing maintenance building), and then you pave the whole thing over, you have plenty of parking space. Measom and Almaraz maintain that while the county has used the property since the 1940s, it doesnt have ownership of the property, saying theyve been unable to locate a deed. Brzozowski, however, produced a copy of the propertys estimated taxable value from the Gonzales County Appraisal district. They say we dont own it, but the tax appraisal board says we do, he said. Measom, however, said because the property had been used as a maintenance facility for so long, it is highly likely that expensive environmental cleanup would be required before the county could put a new

building there. Theyve been using it as a county facility since the 1940s, he said. They used to change the oil and just dump it. When they were putting in the plumbing for Donnies trailer, the plumbers said they had to wear masks because the (oil) smell was so strong. I wouldnt think we would have to, since were talking about paving the whole property, the commissioner responded. Brzozowski said his biggest objection to the property proposed by the constable and judge is that it would require extensive earthwork. The five-acre tract slopes from south to north, ending in a drainage culvert; the portion Measom and Almaraz would like the county to purchase is roughly in the center of a gentle portion of the slope. Both Almaraz and Brzozowski have backgrounds in construction, but differ on the need for extensive earthwork. I just dont think we want to put a building in that hole down there, the commissioner said. If you tie a string from one (power pole) where theyre talking about building and even it up with the one on the other side, you can walk under it. Brzozowski also questions whether the county can even act to buy the property. Minutes of the Waelder City Council meeting from Aug. 2, 2011 indicate the city council went into executive session to discuss trading land with the county but after reconvening in open session instead voted to offer it for sale. Three years ago they offered to swap this (current county maintenance facility) and our three acre property (on H Ave.) for those five acres on the hill, Brzozowski said. I dont know when it changed over to buying property. We discussed that with the city council, Judge Almaraz talked to them that night, Measom said. They agreed to sell two acres for $4,500 an acre. Thats a pretty good price for land around here. While they have their differences on the subject, however, all three officials said theyre simply trying to do whats best for the citizens of the precinct. I dont want a fight, I just want to get moving forward, Measom said. I dont want these people in Waelder to lose. Were trying to get us into the 21st century. Im not against building a building here in Waelder for the constable and judge, Brzozowski said. Lets take our time and find the right land and dont create a lot of expenses we dont need.

AMTRAK: Flatonia stop planned

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Gonzales County Commissioners on Monday joined a growing group of local governments expressing their opposition to the location of the Post Oak Clean Green Landfill in eastern Guadalupe County, and also passed two resolutions urging the state to ramp up funding for the treatment of mentally ill prisoners and for repairs to country roadways impacted by the oil boom. The Post Oak Clean Green project is currently going permit approval through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, but a number of local governments including Guadalupe County commissioners, the Gonzales City Council, the Gonzales Underground Water Conservation Districts board of directors and others, have filed their objections based on the location of the proposed site. That location is believed to be over a recharge zone for the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer. The resolution passed by commisioners on Monday noted that the proposed landfills proximity to many abandoned oil and gas wells

with deteriorating well casings, as well as the potential failure of the landfill liner, presents an unjustified risk to the aquifer, which supplies much of the drinking water for the region. I realize theres a need for the landfill, but I have a concern about the location over the recharge zone, said Precinct 1 Commissioner K.O. Dell Whiddon. Commissioners also voiced their concern over lack of state help for county roads being damaged by increased truck traffic resulting from the oil and gas boom in the Eagle Ford Shale. While some of the exploration companies have donated loads of gravel and other supplies to the county for road maintenance, County Judge David Bird said that roads are deteriorating faster than the county can divert funds for repair. The resolution calls on the Texas Transportation Commission and the legsilative Budget Board to convene in emergency session to provide assistance to impacted counties. Sheriff Glen Sachtleben told commissioners of another issue impacting the county increased men-

tal-health treatment expenses for prisoners housed at the county jail. Sachtleben told commissioners that while the state has dedicated funds for visits to mental-health clinics, the reimbursements to counties are often very slow. By the time you dedicate a deputy and a car to take them to the mental health clinic, then bring them back, thats a lot of taxpayers money, he said. Anything we can do to ease that would help. The resolution calls on Gov. Rick Perry, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, the legislative Budget Board and other legislators to dedicate sufficient funds to transfer mentally ill prisoners to state facilities rather than keeping them in county jails. The county also approved the acceptance of a stretch of road of about seven-tenths of a mile in precinct 2 near FM 2814. The road had been built several years ago but had never been named nor officially been deeded by property owners to the county. During Mondays session, commissioners accepted those dedications from the property owners and officially named the stretch as County Road 516.

Fayette County. Interest in establishing a station stop in Flatonia began in 2009, when Eversole, Kathy Collins and Kirk Pate formed an independent citizens task force to examine the possibility of bringing passenger rail service to the city. From that beginning, the group progressed in their pursuit and incorporated earlier this year for the purpose of fundraising and to gain a 501(c)(3) status. Under the incorporation, Collins serves as Secretary and Pate is Treasurer. Now that they have Amtraks approval for the stop, FRPS will immediately begin working with various federal, state and foundation entities to secure funding to ensure there is no financial burden borne by

the City of Flatonia. Also attending the Aug. 21 meeting was Fayette County Judge Ed

Janecka, representatives from TxDOT and Capitol Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS),

and Flatonia City Councilwoman Jan Lahodney and City Manager Scott Dixon.

LYNN: Theater operator ends his lease

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Amtraks Sunset Limited rolls past Flatonias historic railroad tower during one of its recent Los Angeles-to-New Orleans runs. A group of local residents has persuaded Amtrak to consider placing a passenger stop in Flatonia, the only such stop between San Antonio and Houston. (Courtesy photo)

That show was scheduled at the Lynn for Sept. 6, and Swanson said Tuesday in a follow-up e-mail the show organizers had reached a deal with GEDC through executive director Carolyn Gibson-Baros to keep the show at the Lynn for the September date. The Sept. 6 show is scheduled to feature Del Kubena, Two & A Half Angels, Diane Farley, Priscilla Speed & Suzy Watts. Swanson said the Crystal has been very user friendly in the past and the country show organizers already had their own sound equipment, so making the transition should not be a problem. The Crystal theater is still consid-

ering the possibility of us moving the show there after the Sept 6th show, Swanson said. Glad this is settled for now. At this time GEDC is the only governmental entity with any interest in the Lynn Theater, Baros said. GEDC has placed ads in the local newspapers that the property is for sale or lease. The GEDC board is scheduled to meet again Sept. 10. Neuse said that GEDC wanted to work with Swansons group to at least ensure the September show could be run as scheduled. Id hate for anybody to lose their venue on such short notice, he said. If they need to have it, we want to make sure its available for them. The theater underwent an extensive

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Obviously my client was very disappointed with the results, said defense attorney Forrest Penny. Its sad when you have one man whos now dead and another whos going to prison for a very long time. Our current system works, but some cases are harder than others and there are two big families here who are left devastated. Penny, who is not an appellate lawyer, said he will honor his clients wishes to push the matter through the appellate system. Mr. Mitchell has requested that the case be appealed, he said. The judge will appoint him an appellate lawyer and I will remain on the case until that time. Despite the obvious high emotions swirling around the case, the demeanor of the courtroom was uncharacteristically stoic as both of the jurys verdicts were read. It took a while but when it came down to it, I feel like justice was served, said Greens widow, Kimberly Green. The DA and everyone else involved did what they had to do to convict him and I am so happy that he was sentenced to what they sentenced him to. Throughout the trial, testimony was given that Green and Mitchell were close friends who got into a dispute over a workrelated matter. How can you kill your best friend that got you the job where you were working? asked Kimberly Green. How can you take their life away and then have no remorse about it? It makes no sense. Mrs. Green said that while the outcome of the trial does help some toward moving forward, it does nothing whatsoever in replacing her familys loss. This gives me closure but what about my kids? she said. They wont ever have him back. My baby is seven months old and shes never seen her father a day in her life. Theres closure here, but theres still a lot of pain. The trial began with jury selection, which was handled for the State by assistant district attorney Keri Miller and for the defense by Penny. From a pool of 52 candidates, a jury was chosen by lunch time and the trial began by the State reading the indictment against Mitchell. During her opening, McMinn told the jury the State will prove that Mitchell is a hothead who gunned down Green in cold blood. Youre going to hear how the defendant has such a temper that he shot down Dyron Green, she said. His own words will tell you I shot his (bleep) and he ran. It was a fatal injury right to the heart. McMinn continued by telling the jury that despite the fact Green had recommended Mitchell for the job he held during the incident, Mitchell had no qualms about shooting at Green twice on that day. While 9-1-1 was being called and Green was bleeding with CPR being performed on him, youre going to hear Mitchell say He (bleeped) with me so I shot him. The evidence is very clear in this case and it will show that the defendant shot Mr. Green out of pure anger. In his opening statement, Penny told the jury that while the incident casts his client in a bad light at first glance, there is more to see under the surface. Mitchell was at work and Green drove out to the work site threatening him, said Penny. Youre going to find theres evidence here for self-defense. The States first witness was Kerry Clack, a longtime friend of Mitchells and fellow employee at Dewey Bellows Operating Company. Clack testified that Mitchell was upset with Green on the day in question because Green left his shift three hours early to tend to his pregnant wife, leaving several tasks undone when Mitchell clocked in for work. Clack said Mitchell asked him what time did Green leave his shift and immediately phoned Green upon learning the information. How was he on the phone with Mr. Green? asked McMinn. He was very upset, said Clack. The States next witness was Alberto Ramos, a truck driver who was on-site that day working for Pinnergy picking up flowback fluid. There was an incident at the disposal site between two gentlemen, he recalled. I was waiting for some other drivers to finish up. I was there for 15 minutes when I heard a shot. I saw somebody running with his hand clutched to his chest and then I heard another shot. Ramos said the first man he saw appeared to be injured and Mitchell was chasing him with a black snub-nosed gun with a brown handle. Miller then called Adrian Rangel, who is a vacuum truck driver that was unloading his truck when the incident took place. I heard a gunshot and looked up to see what was happening, he testified. I heard another shot and saw this guy run-

ning with another guy chasing him. Rangel identified Green as the man running and Mitchell as the man running after him. Dyron ran to a trailer and he was talking to the supervisor when Tyrone went over there in his truck and got his gun out, he said. McMinn then called J.R. Eldridge, who was the supervisor at Dewey Bellows that lived at the disposal site. I was in the back room faxing paperwork when I heard a loud knock at the door, he recalled. I heard someone say He shot me and I told my wife to call 9-1-1. All I remember next is Tyrones truck pulling up. I got out on the porch and Green was on the ground. Tyrone exited out of the passenger door of his truck and I asked him what the (bleep) was going on. Tyrone said He came up here (bleeping) with me so I shot him. Eldridge said he performed CPR on Green while screaming at Mitchell to leave the scene. He testified that he was able to revive Green twice. I got him back for the second time and he told me he was scared, said Eldridge. I told him to hold on and law enforcement arrived shortly thereafter. On cross examination by Penny, Eldridge admitted that other employees had also recommended Mitchell for the job and that Green had entered the premises on the day in question while he was not on shift. He also said that two or three weeks prior, there was a dispute as to who would work on the night shift. On her re-direct, McMinn got Eldridge to state that Mitchell never made any claims to him about being afraid of Green. Another one of the States witnesses was Gonzales County deputy Stephen Monsivais, who responded to the call. He said when he arrived he observed a black male on the ground suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. I was advised that the person involved in the shooting had left for town and his name was Tyrone, he said. I got information over the radio that the suspect was in Gonzales and was believed to live on Main Street. Monsivais said when he arrived at Mitchells residence there were already two Gonzales police officers there who had detained Mitchell, whom he took into custody and read his rights. I asked him where the gun was and he said he threw it in the river, said Monsivais. He further testified that Mitchell made no statements that he had been threatened or harmed, and declined medical treatment. Deputy Cody Mikulencak testified that he was off-duty when he responded to the call he heard over the radio. He said he assisted the police in searching Mitchells home, where he found a set of brass knuckles, ammunition for a .32 caliber handgun and shotgun shells. Mikulencak said no gun was initially recovered from the home until the Sheriff s Office received an anonymous phone call telling them the weapon was hidden among a stack of used tires in Mitchells yard, from which the firearm was eventually recovered. The day ended with the State introducing into evidence the videotaped interview between Mitchell and Lt. Jeromy Belin, an investigator with the Gonzales County Sheriff s Office. During the interview, Mitchell was visibly agitated and expressed his claim of self-defense in an oft-profane manner. He made a move then I made a move so I shot his (bleep), Mitchell said on tape. He had no business being out there. Mitchell told Belin that Green called him four times before showing up in person to address their problems at work. This little simple stuff was going to cost all of us our jobs, he said on the tape. I never had any issues with him before today. Mitchell further told Belin that he always kept a gun on him. Im a country boy, Im not into all of that slick (bleep), he said. After we had words and he said Its whatever then shows up, I had to protect myself. That word whatever is a dangerous word. Mitchell admitted to Belin that he shot twice at Green and chased him afterwards. He said to me I thought we were better than that after being shot, said Mitchell. I told him I dont (bleep) with you no more like that. Im serious about my life and taking care of my kids. You come out to my job with that (bleep), Ive got to jump on you. A threat is a threat to me and I take that (bleep) seriously. Tuesdays proceedings began with Belin continuing his testimony during which he stated Mitchell never showed any remorse during the interview, not

Tyrone Mitchell even when he was shown photos from Greens autopsy. Belin testified that four phone calls were made between Green and Mitchell on the morning of the shooting, with Mitchell making the first call to Green. Belin also authenticated a phone call Mitchell made to his wife from jail during which Mitchell was heard saying I wasnt playing with him. (Bleep) him, while talking about Green. During his cross examination, Penny asked Belin about Greens toxicology report. Belin responded by saying several chemicals were found in Greens blood including ethanol and cannabis. The State rested its case and the defense called Mark Hastings, another longtime friend of Mitchell. Hastings said he was aware of disputes between Mitchell and Green and said they were all work-related. Penny asked Hastings, who was contacted by Mitchell shortly after the shooting, about Mitchells emotional state during that call. He was all nerved up, Hastings said. After you shoot somebody, youre never going to be the same. He was very nervous. Did he appear to be remorseful? asked Penny. Yeah, he did, Hastings replied. The defense then called Alvin Smith, who worked with both men at Dewey Bellows. Smith said there was constant strife between the employees in their department but it was all due to the actions of another employee. We all had problems, Smith said. There was one guy who instigated the problems and it was Kerry Clack. He kept things going all of the time. The defense then called Mitchell to testify on his own behalf. He told the jury that when he arrived at work that morning Clack informed him that Green had been complaining again because Mitchell was never required to work a night shift like everyone else in the department. Mitchell said upon hearing this, he called Green and the conversation became heated. He told me Aint nobody scared of you. I keep it real, I keep it gangsta, said Mitchell recalling the final phone call. I told him to stop playing on my phone. Mitchell said a short time later, he saw Green speeding up to the job site and he stopped his car in front of where Mitchell was standing. He jumped out and we exchanged some cuss words, Mitchell said. We were face to face with my back against the building. Were you afraid of him? asked Penny. I was cautious because he had been to the penitentiary a couple of times, said Mitchell. Mitchell then said Green made a move toward his car and that was when Mitchell retrieved his gun. When Green raised up from the car, Mitchell said he shot him and went to his supervisors house to ex-

plain what had happened. Mitchell also said that his relationship with Green had been overstated by previous witnesses. We werent friends, but we knew each other, he said. During her cross examination, McMinn got Mitchell to admit that Green was one of the people who helped get him hired and that he had indeed shot Green in the chest. McMinn asked Mitchell why he chased Green after he shot him and Mitchell said it was because he was still amped up. Did you chase him? she asked. A little ways around the car and that was it, he replied. If you were so afraid of him, then why did you chase him? she said. McMinn ended her cross by asking Mitchell if he felt any remorse over what he did to Green. I hate this happened but that man confronted and threatened me, he said. Hes a known gangbanger, he could have had a gun too. The defense rested and both sides presented their final arguments before jury deliberation began. Miller started things off for the prosecution by saying that Mitchell had stalked Green like a predator. This man was upset that Green left early that night, she said. Mr. Clack overheard yelling from Mitchell, who was on the phone with Green, as he left. In his closing, Penny told the jury that it was Green who escalated the situation by coming out to the work site. Tyrone was outside working, he said. When he saw Dyron reach into his car, he went for his gun. Tyrone Mitchell feared his life was in danger so he pulled his gun and fired. That is self-defense. McMinn was allowed to give the final closing statement, where she reminded the jury of the States most prevalent pieces of presented evidence. We know this defendant shot Dyron Green with a handgun, she said. There must be a reasonable belief for self-defense. Tyrone Mitchell is a bully and a coward. He starts the provocation by calling Green, yelling on the phone. If he was so scared of Green, why didnt he just go to his supervisor and tell him there was a problem? His own words were Im tired of this (bleep) and his (bleep), so I shot him. Thats cold-blooded murder, thats not self-defense. Statements were also given during the punishment phase and the State called Charles Smith to the stand. Smith had gotten into an altercation with Mitchell in 1992 when Mitchell was 16 years old. Smith said during that incident Mitchell shot him with a .357 Magnum. Do you believe hes a danger to the community? McMinn asked Smith in regards to Mitchell. Yes, I do, Smith replied. Information also came out that Mitchell had brandished a weapon at Smiths brother for which he was charged with deadly conduct. Mitchell served no jail time for that incident. Mitchells elderly aunt, Lenora Francis, testified that her nephew was not the monster he was made out to be. I dont know how this all started but its really backwards, she said. They are making him out to look like a villian and hes not. He is compassionate with his family and other people who need help. Francis contention was addressed by McMinn during her final statement to the jury before sentencing was decided. She said they are trying to make him look like a villian, said McMinn. The State of Texas isnt making him look like a villian, his actions are because he is. Hes a cold-blooded killer. Our community is not safe with killers like that walking the street. I ask that you give him life behind bars to think about what he did. Give us all the safety of knowing that he wont be on the streets any longer.

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Texas delegates take a stand for independence

The battle for Texas independence has begun. Interestingly enough, the spark which began the new Texas Revolution wasnt the Department of Justice supplying weapons to drug dealers and then covering it up. It wasnt the Supreme Court clearing the decks for the unbridled march of socialism. It wasnt the Secretary of State negotiating with the United Nations to attempt to contravene the Second Amendment. It wasnt the wouldbe dictator occupying the White House giving a contract to count votes to a man dedicated to the destruction of capitalism and the United States. The spark which launched the Texas Revolution was a Republican moderate trying to orchestrate party politics. The effort by Mitt Romneys team to re-write Republican Party rules to limit the potential impact of backers of another GOP presidential candidate shook Texans in a way none of the illegal and immoral activities of the Obama

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TPS: turning DREAM into a U.S. nightmare

Deferred action has always been available to immigrants for special or humanitarian reasons, while law enforcement has always enjoyed so-called prosecutorial discretion. However, we have never seen a deferred action program systematized and boiled down to a simple application process like President Obamas recent action. This program may be around for a long time. The ramifications of the new DREAM Deferred Action program can be understood by reviewing the temporary benefits provided by Temporary Protected Status, or TPS. Authorized by Section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), TPS gives the President power to designate countries suffering from natural disasters, wars, or internal turmoil. Once designated, citizens of those countries who are in the U.S. (and there are always strict time, physical presence, and criminal background requirements) are able to apply for TPS. Although it is not a path to permanent residence or citizenship, once a country is designated, it takes a long time before its TPS designation under Section 244 of the INA is removed. For example, Honduras was designated for TPS in 1999 after a hurricane. Honduran citizens in the U.S. at the time of the designation could apply for TPS. That hurricane happened 13 years ago, but Honduras is still re-designated for the TPS program about every 18 months with no end in sight. The glaring difference between TPS and the new DREAM Deferred Action program is that while TPS is provided for in the federal statute, the DREAM Deferred Action program is the result of administrative rulemaking. President Obama has bypassed Congress, in a way that is clearly politically calculated to maximize the benefit to him during the re-election season. We are all sympathetic to the difficult immigration circumstances of those who come to the U.S. illegally as children. How-

Administration have done. And it was all about putting on a good face for the news media. Republican leaders moved Monday to quell an uprising by Texans and Ron Paul supporters that threatened to steal the spotlight from GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney and expose rifts in the party just as its nominating convention got under way. Under a compromise reached late Monday, Romney supporters and GOP leaders agreed to back down from a proposed rule change that effectively would have allowed presidential nominees to choose what delegates

represent them at national conventions. The proposed change was aimed at muting the power of insurgent candidates such as Tea Party favorites but prompted an uproar from Texas Republicans, who select their delegates through successive votes in conventions at precincts, then districts and finally statewide. Heaven forbid that anyone see Republicans who can actually think for themselves! Romney, naturally, wanted the party to emerge from the Tampa convention with a massive show of unity. To an extent, thats a smart move: a single message is much easier to communicate to our electorate, which is increasingly unlearned and has been trained by the news media to back the winner. But Texans are a mite prickly when someone threatens their independence. We believe in Texas as a principle that no presidential candidate nor the RNC should be able to tell Texas who can or cannot be

a delegate to the national convention, said Butch Davis, a member of the RNC Rules Committee who fought off the proposal. This isnt Reagan versus Ford, Goldwater versus Rockefeller, Davis added. This is George Washington versus King George. In other words, even though most Texas Republicans do not agree with Ron Paul and his unrealistically-idealistic legions, theyre willing to defend to the death the Paullists right to speak their minds. The Texas delegation considers the new rule . . . an unacceptable infringement on our right to freely choose our delegates to the national convention, said Texas Republican Vice Chairwoman Melinda Fredricks in an e-mail to the rules committee. We realize not every state selects its delegates in the same manner we do, and perhaps you find it hard to understand what has us so worked up. Frankly, we find it hard to understand how your delegations would be willing to give

away their rights. Most Republicans have a genuine respect for many of Pauls fiscal and domestic beliefs. Its his disturbing inability to accept the fact that Islam is the implacable enemy of Western Civilization, not his calls to audit the Fed, that ensure he should never, ever, be the Commander-in-Chief. Paul has a disturbing lack of understanding of our enemy. Somebody said the other day on the Internet, if those Paul people had been in charge, Osama Bin Laden would still be alive, he told a crowd of supporters in Tampa over the weekend. But you know what I think the answer is? So would the 3000 people [killed] on 9/11, be alive! Nonetheless, the point the Texas delegation and those from several other states made was one which shouldnt be lost on the leader of the other party: You want our sovereignty? Come and Take it.

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ever, the DREAM Deferred Action program is not a proper solution. The program raises a lot of legitimate concerns about its far-reaching consequences. Obama claims that only his administration and the federal government have the authority to establish immigration policy. But by this action he is asking states to handle the implementation of his policy through the granting state IDs, scholarships, and other benefits to persons who are still technically illegal aliens. The actual intent of this action seems to be to create political upheaval in those states who want him to enforce immigration laws. Immigration law is complicated enough, and the DREAM Deferred Action program will only confuse matters more. The Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007 was defeated by both Republicans and Democrats, but Obama could have reintroduced it in Congress while the Democrats held a super-majority between 20082010. Obama has provided temporary work permits to illegal aliens who will compete for jobs with citizens that cant find one. Furthermore, with a state-issued ID, will these Dreamers now be able to register to vote? The DREAM Deferred Action program is designed to help Obamas re-election bid, and will do nothing to address the broader and more complicated immigration issues facing our country.

Mitt takes the offensive

On Medicare, the Romney campaign is borrowing the strategic logic of a long-ago military legend. Taking command of the French ninth army in 1914 as it retreated before the Germans, Marshal Ferdinand Foch uttered his immortal words: Hard pressed on my right. My center is yielding. Impossible to maneuver. Situation excellent. I attack. The best Mitt Romney ad of the campaign is the current spot on President Barack Obamas cuts to Medicare. It points out that the president took $700 billion from Medicare to fund Obamacare, robbing one unsustainable entitlement to create a new one. The ad is truthful, unadorned and -- for any senior who feels protective of Medicare -- damning. Never before have Democrats passed the largest Medicare cuts in history immediately prior to launching their tried-and-true assault. This time, it is a case of the pot calling the kettle a danger to Americas seniors. Confronted with Obamas Medicare cuts, Democrats and their friends in the media resort to denial. On Meet the Press recently, I asked Rachel Maddow if she supported the $700 billion in cuts, and she simply wouldnt say. Here was the Oxford-educated pride of liberal punditry professing to have no opinion on a primary means of funding what she considers a glorious legislative achievement. Others pooh-pooh the significance of the cuts. They supposedly hit only nonessential services. This may be the first time in the debate over entitlements that Democrats have deemed anything related to Medicare nonessential. What Democrats mean is that $156 billion of the cuts fall on the Medicare Advantage program. They have always hated this feature because it gives seniors access to private-sector coverage options. But seniors like it. The Obama cuts also rely on grinding, year-after-year reductions in payments to doctors and other providers. This is a way to maintain that there are technically no changes in

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benefits, though access to and quality of care inevitably will be affected. No one concerned with the health of Medicare would go about it in this fashion. But Obamacare was helter-skelter legislating, a desperate attempt to make the numbers temporarily add up. Medicares actuaries consistently sound the alarm about the consequences. A May 2012 report by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said, The large reductions in Medicare payments rates to physicians would likely have serious implications for beneficiary access to care. Is the Republicans counter-assault on Medicare hypocritical? No. How -- not whether -- to restrain Medicare is the question. The Democratic approach, now and in the future, is blunt-force price controls. Republicans want to get savings through competition and choice. This is how the popular Medicare prescription-drug program works. The cost of the program is 40 percent below projections, as James Capretta of the Ethics and Public Policy Center points out, and the $30 permonth premium is only $6 more than in 2006. Even if it stays on offense, the Romney campaign is on perilous ground with Medicare. But there is no heading back. Best instead to take more inspiration from old Ferdinand Foch: A battle won is a battle which we will not acknowledge to be lost. Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review. (c) 2012 by King Features Synd., Inc.

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Dems not the only extinct conservatives

Homosexuality is not part of natural order

Dear Editor, With rapt attention we read the recent letter to the editor by Brenda Cash of Shiner (The Extinct Conservative Democrat). It was decades ago when conservative Democrats began turning Republican and even stepped down from politics in Texas. And yes, the liberal lunatic fringe did coopt the Democratic Party leadership generations ago. When will Americans grasp the reality of the evil and extreme greed of most Washington DC politicians? They are the prey of lobbyists and special interest groups. But this iniquitous culture of the Beltway long ago crossed the isle to also infest the Rinos (Republicans In name only) we also endure today, including John McCain, the candidate handed to us by the devious national media four years ago. And dont forget it was Bush # 1 that gave us his vision of the coming New World Order. Translation: One world government, probably centered in Western Europe. But superpower America now stands in the way of this transition and must be significantly diminished, including the destruction of the free enterprise system. The sovereignty of all nations must be taken down to make way for a centralized international group of rulers and overlords. What better way than to also orchestrate a world financial crisis? But how has this pernicious drift to the left been sustained over the hundreds of generations? Dictators and fuehrers ultimately die out dont they? Look at the world todayan amalgamation of communism, fascism and socialismwith USA the single significant free enterprise nation left. Remember what the prophet Jeremiah told us in 17:9? The heart of man is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked. And where did rebellion and wickedness originate? In the Garden of Eden of course, and this struggle continues to be one of righteousness versus evil. The devil has been building his own parallel and unrighteous kingdom for 6000 years. Take a look at the Democrat Party platform consisting of deficit spending, redistribution of income, same sex marriage, class envy, abortion, womens liberation, voter fraud and rampant illegal immigration. Brenda Cash accurately documented how the conservatives fled the Democrat Party. We hope she may ultimately write a sequel, to document how the righteous saints of the Democrat Party are being forced out by the left wing extremists. Refer to Daniel 7:23 for the introduction to the prophecy of the coming new world order: Thus he saidthe fourth beast shall be a kingdom (empire) on earth, which shall be different from all other kingdoms, and shall devour the whole earth, trample it and break it into pieces. What follows next is a discussion of how a charismatic and evil antichrist will come out of the closet and into existence, and eventually overcomes and rules the entire world. Some people believe he is alive in Europe today. Wake up America you are in harms way. Your wisdom, discernment and patriotism is needed more today than ever before. Lew McCreary Montgomery

Dear Editor, This is in response to Mr. Pirkles recent 3 column letter about rights not afforded to same sex life partner relationships. I have a question for you: Where is the location that the city of Sodom existed? Please share the information if you know the answer. The experts have searched for it in vain. Its destruction was so complete that it is not found today even though its general area is known. You and others like you should take the hint that there your beliefs are wrong. Think of this: if your parents had felt as you - you would not be here! The reason that things are the way they are is the natural order works and your lifestyle produces no life. David A. Williamson Gonzales

Researcher seeking photos of Elvis visit

Dear Editor, My name is Fabris G. Luca, 45 years old, of Italy. Im an Elvis Presley researcher expecially on the early days. At the moment all my researches are in relation to a book/ CD project for the Elvis fan club network. Its a 200 page book about Elvis stay at SUN records done by Ernst Jorgensen (BMG Economic Impact chief on Elvis music catalogue) which Im Total Employees: 255 now helping detailing the period from July Salaries/year: $9,525,878 of 1954 through the end of 1955. The book Benefits/year: $3,538,681 will consist of more than 400 early photos Vendor purchases/year half of them previously unpublished. All vendors $2,901,928 Its not an attempt once again to write the Charity/Uncollected/Discounted story of Elvis Presley, but more a collection Care of information, photos, memorabilia and stories shared by fans who where there at Charity Care per year: $1,287, 083 the time. The book will not deal in gossip Bad Debt: $4,786,289 or other unpleasant material, its all about the innocence of the time and the impact Auxiliary Volunteer Hours: of Elvis music. Hours of donated in year 2012: 2,941 We are trying to document every single show Elvis did, and we have come fairly Total hours donated: 81,539 close. So Im looking for photos, recordings from Louisiana Hayride (KWKH program transmitted also by KTHS) or Opry, or any live radio gig or interview ... ANYTHING The Gonzales Cannon welcomes and encourages letters to the editor. Views IS WELCOME FROM THE 50s!! Elvis played the Gonzales baseball park expressed in letters are those of the writers and do not reflect the views and on August 26th 1955 ... Would you like to opinions of the publisher, editor, or staff of The Gonzales Cannon. help us? Do you know any local historian Submission of a letter does not guarantee publication. All letters are subject that might help ? to editing for grammar, style, length (250 words), and legal standards. Letter-

Over the past 11 years, Gonzales Healthcare Systems has reduced the Tax Rate due to increasing property evaluations. At this same time, Uncompensated Care has escalated along with the ongoing cost of doing business. During this same period, Gonzales Healthcare Systems has expanded and implemented many new services that have minimized the need for additional tax revenue. In addition, new state and federal programs have been beneficial to assist rural healthcare in lightening the load on the local taxpayer. Today rural healthcare and Gonzales Healthcare Systems are confronted with many uncertainties for the immediate future. One fact is that the federal government is chipping away at add-on programs that were intended to offset the operational issues confronted by small rural community hospitals. These reductions by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will total over $1 million in lost revenue for Gonzales Healthcare Systems in fiscal year 2013. In addition, the governors unwillingness to expand Medicaid will have a decidedly negative effect on the cash flow at Gonzales Healthcare Systems. The final and most telling fact is that the citizens of Weimer, Tx no longer have a hospital or health care center to provide for their needs locally. With the closing of Colorado-Fayette Medical Center the sad final chapter ended last Friday, August 24, 2012. Gonzales Healthcare Systems Board of Directors and administration have made every effort to maintain the lowest tax levy possible to assist our community that has always supported us. As we move into this uncertain period, the board of directors of GHS feels the need to maintain the tax rate at .1975 in an effort to assure first class healthcare ser-

vices will be available to the citizens of our growing, dynamic community. The Governing Board is dedicated to meeting the ever-increasing healthcare needs of this district. Please feel free to contact your board member to discuss questions regarding the hospital. As always, it is the mission of Gonzales Healthcare Systems to provide high quality comprehensive healthcare in our community to all we serve. The average taxable value of a residence homestead in GONZALES COUNTY this year is $74,660. If the governing board adopts the proposed tax rate of $0.1975 per $100 of taxable value, the amount of taxes imposed this year on the average home would be $147.45, which is an increase of $7.91 from 2012. The following report to the community gives a detailed description of how vital our hospital is economically to the communities it serves and how important your support is to insure its future. Report to the Community GHS Annual Statistics Admitted patients per year: 1006 Babies delivered per year: 190 ER patients cared for: 8967 Inpatient surgeries performed: 252 Outpatient Surgeries performed: 704

Letters to the Editor

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Help your kids learn with a library card

Dear Editor, As students head back to school this September, we encourage parents to visit the Gonzales Public Library and make sure their children and teens sign up for the most important school supply of all a library card. September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the American Library Association and libraries across the country remind parents and caregivers that a

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Obituaries
ficiating. Interment followed in Belmont Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Oak Valley Baptist Church or the Belmont Cemetery Assn. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home. 23 great great grandchildren, with two more on the way. Ruth was very proud of her legacy of 71 children and grandchildren, and all of them loved her very much. Her passing will be a great loss to her family. Ruth was an example to all of a life well lived. She did not attain high levels of education or professional success, but instead, she devoted her life to her home and family. She was well known to be an excellent mother, mother-inlaw and grandmother. Ruth kept a beautiful home and was a very good cook. She proudly served a well-balanced meal to Claude and her family at 5:00 oclock every day without fail. She loved reading fiction, historical books, National Geographic and the local newspapers every day. She was interested in current events and politics, and she was well informed on most issues. For a time she volunteered at the local polling place. Ruths interests were bowling, sewing, gardening, refinishing antiques and even replacing cane bottoms in furniture. Every season Ruth planted flowers in her yard so that there were always colorful blooms to enjoy. She and Claude were given a citation by the city of Pasadena acknowledging their efforts in maintaining a showplace lawn over the years. Ruth remained in Pasadena until 2003 when she went to Harwood, Texas to live with her daughter Doris Thomas after the death of Doris husband Bill E. Thomas. Ruth made many friends in Harwood and particularly enjoyed going to Red Hats and the Wolf Hunters Barbecues. Ruth returned to her beloved Pasadena in late July, 2012 and took up residence at Baywood Crossing. While there she was able to visit with many of her relatives in Pasadena for a final time. Ruth lived a full 97 years, but was ready to depart. She met her death with serenity, confidence and her signature degree of control. We will all miss her because she was one of a kind. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the staffs at Seton, Edgar B. Davis Hospital in Luling, Texas and Baywood Crossing, Pasadena, Texas for their care, concern and professionalism while caring for Ruth. A service to celebrate Ruths life is being planned for Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 12:30 p.m. at Grandview Funeral Home in Pasadena, Texas. Visitation will be at Grandview from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 29, 2012. Joyce Johnson Morris of San Antonio, passed away on Thursday, August 23, after a short illness. She was born in Gonzales County to Henry Grady Johnson and Adele Askey Johnson. Joyce was baptized in Unity Baptist Church and graduated from Gonzales High School. She attended Southwest State Teachers College in San Marcos. When World War II began, she left college to work in the arsenal in San Antonio. After the war, she went to Corpus Christi, where she married James Ross Morris and went to work for Braniff Airlines. After several years at Braniff, Joyce left to pursue her interest in real estate, becoming a professional real estate investor. She came to San Antonio in 1966 to manage multiple properties for a large company. Joyce loved to travel; she made trips to Canada and Europe and to stateside destinations such as New York City, where she enjoyed Broadway plays, musicals, and art museums. She was very much a people person, who was always there for others, lending a helping hand with a reassuring smile. Joyce lived in San Antonio for over 40 years. She was a member of Harmony Hills Baptist Church. Joyce Johnson Morris is survived by her sisters, Pat Johnson of San Antonio and Marjorie Johnson Burch of Corpus Christi; nieces, Jo Dell Lansford, also of Corpus Christi, and Linda Mahoney of Beeville; nephew, Kenneth Johnson of Gonzales; a sister-in-law, Evelyn Johnson, also of Gonzales; her beloved caretakers, Lupe and John Garza, and numerous other nieces, nephews, and close friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brother Henry Grady Johnson, Jr, nephew Henry Grady Johnson, III, and niece Brenda Joyce Johnson. Graveside services were held in the Denton Creek Cemetery outside Gonzales, on Saturday, August 25 with the Rev. Dianna Whitley officiating. Memorials may be made to Odyssey Hospice of San Antonio (www.odsyhealth.com) or to a favorite charity. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home. Robert J. Crunk, III, age 77, of Seguin and formerly of Nixon, died August 26 in San Antonio. He was born on August 30, 1934 in Cuero and was a member of the United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hamlin and Laura (Burt) Crunk. He graduated from Texas Lutheran College, taught in the Nixon Independent School District for 25 years, and was an avid Longhorn Fan. Survivors include his sister, Laura Ellen Chandler of Smiley; his niece, Nancy Parker and husband, John, of Seguin; his nephew, Mike Chandler and wife, Marty, of Austin; as well as many friends. Funeral service was held Wednesday, Aug. 29, at 2 p.m. at Finch Chapel with the Rev. Harlene Sadler officiating. Interment followed at the Nixon Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nixon United Methodist Church, the Smiley United Methodist Church, or the charity of the ones choice. The guest book may be signed on-line at www. f inchfuneralchap els. com.

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Rev. Arthur A.C. Newman, 1921-2012

Rev. Arthur Clayton, A.C. Newman, 90, went to his Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 25. A.C. was born December 8, 1921 in Bloomington to Clay and Effie Sims Newman. He had served honorably in the U.S. Navy. A.C. married Mildred Evelyn Cheatham on July 28, 1951. A.C. was a carpenter by trade; he was proficient at remodeling, homes, building cabinetry, roofing and even building homes. However his heart and soul remained in preaching the Gospel. A.C. was a practicing Baptist minister for over 50 years. He ministered in congregations in Yoakum at Bible Baptist Church, Victory Baptist in Freer, Faith Baptist in Alice, Riverside Baptist in Seguin and Oak Valley Baptist Church near Bebe just to name a few. A.C. was a quiet man, reserved in manner, but he was solid as a rock in his faith. In the early years he played a guitar and sang and sometimes shared this musical talent on religious radio stations. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, where he found the quiet and peacefulness of the sport a communion with God. A.C. loved his family; he dearly loved family gatherings and felt the same kind of family love within his church family, whom he held so dear to his heart. Arthur Clayton Newman is survived by his son and his girlfriend, Mark Newman and Deanna Rickman of Belmont; grandson, Clint Newman of Victoria; sisters, Lydia Smith of Houston, and Jane Yaws of Victoria; brothers, Sam Newman and his wife Lynelle of Seadrift, and Charlie Newman of Cuero. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and 8 siblings. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 28 in SeydlerHill Funeral Home with Rev. Hollas Hoffman of-

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Ruth Margaret Pressley Pace, 1915-2012

Ruth Margaret Pressley Pace passed away at 3:00 am on Friday, August 24, 2012. She was born in Haywood County, North Carolina on July 21, 1915 to Mattie Hall Pressley and Benjamin Harrison Pressley. She was one of 9 children born to Mattie Hall Pressley, later Mattie Hall Medford. She is survived by two brothers, J. E. Medford of Colorado and Jimmy McElrath of North Carolina. She will be reuniting with her four brothers and two sisters who preceded her in death. Ruth married Claude Amos Pace, Sr. in Canton, North Carolina when she was 16 years old. They moved to Pasadena, Texas, along with their 3 young daughters, Doris Pace Thomas, Wanda Pace Wilson and Patricia Pace Richardson when Ruth was 21 and the children were ages 1 through four. Claude A. Pace, Jr. and Sandra Pace Williams were born to the couple after moving to Texas. Ruth and Claude raised their five children while living in Golden Acres and in Pasadena, Texas. Their five children produced 16 grandchildren who lived in Pasadena and Houston for many years. The Pace family was very close, celebrated all holidays together and visited often. Ruths husband Claude passed away after 61 years of marriage. Daughter Wanda, granddaughter Suzanne Richardson and great grandson Kelly Modl also predeceased Ruth. In all, Ruth and Claude produced five children, 16 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and

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Audiology
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Neurosurgery

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Cardiology

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Lue Laila Warren Richards passed away August 24. She was blessed with 91 years. She was a homemaker and a member of the Gonzales Memorial Heights Baptist Church. Lue was born October 09, 1920 in Pilgrim, Texas to John Madison Warren and Stella Norsworthy Warren. Lue married James R. Jim Richards April 3, 1939. One son, Gilbert Raymond, was born to them, he passed away in infancy. Jim preceded her death January 6, 1987. She lived in Green DeWitt Apartments for over 16 years. She called Texan Nursing Home her home for the past eight years. Surviving are brother, Walter D. Warren and wife Edith of Gonzales; nephews, Rusty Warren and wife Rose of Yoakum, and Dennis G. Warren and wife Dorothy of Nixon; and numerous great nieces and nephews and their families. Two brothers also preceded her in death: J.B. Warren and Alton T. Warren. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, August 28 at the Buffington Funeral Home in Gonzales, with the Rev. Clint Lowery officiating. Burial followed at Gonzales Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Memorial Heights Bap-

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tist Church. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at buffingtonfuneralhomegonzales.com. Arrangements were with Buffington Funeral Home, 424 St. Peter, Gonzales, TX 78629; 830-672-3322.

James D. Jones, 1929-2012

A Homegoing Celebration for James D. Jones who was born November 20, 1929 and he died on August 18, 2012. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 25, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the St. Peter Baptist Church, 651 Lincolnshire in San Antonio, Texas. Reverend Hugh Jones, Euologist and Reverend Patrick Jones, Officiating. Services entrusted to the Harris Funeral Home, Gonzales, Tx. 830-672-1075. Mother Beatrice Miles Wallace of San Antonio, Texas departed this early life on Friday, July 20,

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2012. Sister Wallace was born July 28, 1928 to the late Elder Andrew Miles, Sr. and Florence Taylor Miles in Waelder, Texas (The Mt. Eden Community). Beatrice attended school in Mt. Eden. She married the love of her life, Mr. Albert Wallace who preceded her in death. Their marriage bliss lasted for forty-seven (47) years. Sister Wallace was a homemaker all of her life. Sister Wallace accepted Christ at an early age at the Mt. Eden Baptist Church. After moving to San Antonio, Texas, she united with the Greater Galilee Church. Later she moved her membership to The Clift of the Rock Christian Fellowship under the leadership of her son, Apostle Jimmy Wallace. She served very faithful as the MOTHER of the church until her death. Sister Wallace was a family oriented woman who loved the Lord. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, 5 sisters; Loretta Taylor, Mamie Taylor, Mary Williams, Minnie e. Allen and Edna Mae Smith; 3 brothers, Andrew Miles , Jr., Rocellas Miles and Edward Miles; One stepson, Bill Wallace of Tyler, Texas. She leaves to cherish her memory, two daughters, Minnie Webber and Helen Wallace; Six sons, Johnny Wallace (Linda), Albert Wallace, Jr.,

(Anna), Mark Wallace, Charles Wallace, Apostle Jimmy Wallace (Chong Hui) and Bobby Wallace all of San Antonio, Texas. One sister, Betty Jean Stewart (Eddie) of Corpus Christi, Texas; Two brothers, Johnny Miles (Maggie Mae) and Joe Lee Miles (Johnnie Gal) of Longview, Texas. And a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family, and friends. Services were held on July 28, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the Clift of the Rock Christian Community Church, 1502 McKinley Ave., San Antonio, Texas, Apostle Jimmy Wallace, Pastor, Elder L. Abrams, Officiant and Chief Apostle Dennis Williams, Euologist. Services entrusted to the Harris Funeral Home, Gonzales, Texas. 830-672-1075.

Donna Harborth Neiderhofer Moody, 1961-2012

Belmont Volunteer Fire Department

Annual BBQ Auction

Sat., Sept. 15 Meal 5:00 pm 8:00 pm $8.00 plate

Live Auction 6:45 pm Silent Auction
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Donna Harborth Niederhofer Moody, age 51 of McKinney and formerly of Nixon, passed away on August 25. A memorial service celebrating Donnas life will be held on Friday, August 31 at 10 a.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Allen Davis officiating. Donna was born on July 31, 1961 in Baytown to Donald and June Pattillo Harborth. Donna grew up in Nixon and was a member of the Nixon High School (Nixon-Smiley) Class of 1979. She later attended

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Northwestern University in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Donna dedicated her life to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at the age of 9. Her sensitivity to the Holy Spirit led her throughout her life in proclaiming Jesus love, grace, and mercy to total strangers as well as the many students she taught in her 16 years as a teacher at Faith West, Encourager, and Mainland Christian schools, with 4th grade being her favorite. Her father preceded her in death. Survivors include her loving husband, Chris K. Moody; sons whom she adored, Colby and Caleb Niederhofer and their father Charles Chuck Niederhofer and his wife Stacey; mother, June Harborth; sister, Carla Holmes and husband Steve; fatherin-law, John Moody; brothers-in-law, Craig Moody and wife, Elaine, Chad Moody and wife Denise, and Curt Moody and partner Mark Westergard; nephew, Joshua Holmes and fianc Kimberly Pawelek; niece, Katie Smith and husband, Thomas and their sons, Tyler and Reece; aunt, Dorothy Goss and husband Bill; uncle, Myles Pattillo and wife Leta Merle; special cousins, Patricia Ballard and husband Ken, and Linda Kay Nunley and their families; numerous other loving family members and many friends. Donna was full of life. Her radiant smile reflected her inner beauty and her love for God. She was a blessing to many and regarded relationships as the most important of lifes accomplishments on this earth. Without hesitation, she reached out to strangers when compelled by the Holy Spirit within her to provide

comfort, assurance, and actions of kindness. She was always a prayer warrior and was often kidded about having her direct line to God. Donna will be truly missed. Memorial contributions may be made to Maranatha Christian Fellowship, P. O. Box 43, Luling, Texas, 78648 or to your home church. You are invited to sign the guest book at www. treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912. Otis Ellison, Jr. was born on September 1, 1934 in Dale, Texas to Minnie Spreul and Otis Ellison, Sr. He accepted Christ at an early age. He attended school in Dale, Texas. He moved to Austin, Texas and then to Artesia New Mexico. Mr. Ellison joined the Navy in Los Angeles, California where he served his country for two years. He worked for Kidd Trucking Company and Luling BBQ; and was also a bartender for the Annie Mae Caf. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother and one sister. He leaves to cherish his memory; his children, his special friend and caretaker, David Johnson, Florence Eleby and Betty Jean Johnson, other relatives and friends. Celebration services were held Friday, August 17th, 2012 at Antioch Baptist Church, Luling, TX. Rev. William Martin, Pastor. Services entrusted to the Harris Funeral Home, Gonzales, Texas. 830-672-1075.

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Kerr Creek Band

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Drawing for a 4 Wheeler and Guns

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Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Shiner will hold their 91st annual Fall Picnic on Sunday, September 2, 2012 at the Knights of Columbus Park (formerly Shiner American Legion Hall.) This event continues to attract larger crowds each year, and this years attendees will have even more activities to enjoy. Shiner Picnics are known statewide for their great food, music, country auction, fun, culture, and tradition. A polka Mass will be held on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. with other Masses on Sunday at 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. A country store, featuring kolaches, pigs in the blanket, canned and baked goods, will begin at 8 a.m. Dinner will be served from 10:30 a.m. 2 p.m. in the air conditioned dining hall. Menu includes three meats: the famous Shiner picnic stew, country sausage, fried chicken, and trimmings, including dessert. Plates to go will be available in a convenient drive thru at the Shiner American Legion Hall (formerly Shiner KC Hall) on Hwy. 90A east from 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Meal tickets are $8.00. The big country auction begins at 12 noon with many unique items up for sale, including cattle, homemade quilts, antiques, Spoetzl Brewery memorabilia, homemade pastries, noodles and hundreds of other items. The cattle auction will begin at 3 p.m. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the auction. For those who like to dance, there will be free music in the air conditioned hall with keg beer available in the hall. Accordion music begins at 11 a.m. The Hobo

Band will perform for dancing and listening pleasure from 2-4 p.m. A battle dance with The Dutchmasters and Holub Polka Band will be featured from 4-8 p.m. The evening ticket dance will have Scott Taylor with the traditional Emotions from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Admission is $10. Outside biergarten music will include Oma and the Oompahs from 4-7 p.m. You can bring your lawn chair, sit in the historic beer hall on the old time benches or use the hay bales that will provide a unique sitting area under the shade trees. Los Kolaches will be playing under the bingo pavilion from 7-11 p.m. for your dancing enjoyment. Over 30 prizes will be given away at 10:00 p.m. In addition, this years special big prizes are a 2012 Kawasaki Mule 4010 Trans 4x4 with 12 ft. utility trailer w/ramp gate plus two other prizes. Limited tickets will be sold and are available at Shiner businesses, at the parish office or at the Picnic. Arts and craft booths will be featured in the old Legion dining hall. Vendors can rent a space for $50. For an application form call 830-6603969. Other traditional attractions will include old fashioned bingo, fish pond, ring toss, wheel of fortune, plant and cake wheels, as well as games for the kids. Hamburgers and hot dogs will also be available in the evening. The souvenir booth will include tee-shirts with Czech and German slogans. There is sure to be something for everyone. Check the flyer on the church website www.sscmshiner.org or call the parish office at 361-5943836.

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Kayley, Audrey, Carlee, Ckristofer, Joesiah and Grandpa Leeroy! Submitted by Amy Lee

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GISD trustees approve modest drop in tax rate

By DAVE MUNDY
manager@gonzalescannon.com

Gonzales school trustees during a special meeting on Monday formally adopted a $22.6 million budget for the 2012-13 school year and a tax rate which wil create a drop of about six and a half cents per $100 valuation for the districts taxpayers. The budget forecasts some $12.1 million in locally-generated revenue based on a total tax rate of $0.9724 per $100 valuation. Thats a drop from last years tax rate of $1.04. GISD originally had anticipated an even larger tax

cut based on anticipated property valuations primarily because of oil and gas exploration. The original estimates would have seen the district with a surplus of some $6 million in the budget. However, figures released by the Gonzales County Appraisal District came in much lower than those initial projections and after fine-tuning in two budget workshops, the budget adopted Monday by Trustees should see a total surplus of about $1,255. The boards next regularly-scheduled meeting is Guests at the 2011 Reflections of Texas art show reception enjoy visiting at the Luling oil museum and viewSept. 10. ing the works of talented area artists.

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drinks and music provided by the museum association and art show sponsors. Donations are appreciated. Artists will be competing for six cash awards, six merit awards, the Peoples Choice Award, and the Purchase Prize which results in one piece of artwork being added to the museums collection each year. Many works are available for sale, and a silent auction of donated works also is held throughout the entire show period. Gonzales area artists participating in the show are Steven W. Lewis, Beatrice Maddox and Marie Rawls of Gonzales, Trina Hill and Brenda

September 2012 Schedule

Sunday, September 16 - Whiskey River 3-7 p.m. $8.00 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sunday, September 23 - Church Picnic 11am-6pm Queen of Peace Mass - 7am-8am

Sweet Home Dance Hall

Forty artists from around Texas will compete in the ninth annual Reflections of Texas art competition to be held at the Central Texas Oil Patch Museum, 421 E. Davis in Luling, from September 9-18, 2012. The show will begin with a reception at the museum on Sunday, September 9 from 2 to 6 p.m., and art will remain on display through September 18th. Awards will be presented to the artists at the reception, and attendees may vote on their favorite work for the Peoples Choice Award. The reception is open to the public, with food,

Briggs Shannon of Cost, and Sarah W. Bailey and Janice Williamson of Leesville. Show hours in the days following the reception are Monday Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. Individuals or tour groups are welcome. The Central Texas Oil Patch Museum is operated by the nonprofit Luling Area Oil Museum Association. It is housed in the historic Walker Brothers Building in downtown Luling. For more information regarding the show, museum hours, exhibits and tours, contact: Carol Voigt at 830-875-1922 or the Luling Chamber of Commerce at 830-875-3214, Ext. 1.

Country Stew/all the trimmings to go or Eat in - $7.00 Auction, Cake walk, Cold Drinks, Raffle, etc.

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YOAKUM Geanie Morrison, Texas Representative for District 30, and Lois Kolkhorst, Texas Representative for District 13 will be appearing at the next meeting of the Republican Women of Yoakum. Morrison has served the area as our representative for seven terms. With the advent of the newly drawn districts, Kolkhorst will now add Lavaca County to her District and Morrison remains the representative for DeWitt County

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and those that were added to her district. These two remarkable legislators will speak at the Republican Women of Yoakums monthly meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 6. The meeting starts at 11:45 a.m. and luncheon will be served. The candidates will speak about the upcoming Texas Legislative Session and other items of current interest. The audience will be able to question them on items of interest and concern after their speeches.

Lois Kolkhorst All are invited to this event which gives our citizens the opportunity to meet these two very competent and dynamic women who represent

Geanie Morrison us. For further information or to become a member of the group, please contact Brenda Cash at 361-594-4258.

Half-Moon 4-H group plans first meeting of year

The 2012-13 4-H year has started, and the first meeting of the Half-Moon 4-H Club in Shiner will take place at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at the United Lutheran Church in Shiner. Any youth between the ages of 5-8 can join Clover Kids; those 8-18 can join 4-H. All interested youngsters are invited to attend. Some of the activities involved in 4-H include food and nutrition, clothing and textiles, livestock judging, photography, public speaking, shooting sports, veterinary science and more. The goal of 4-H is to develop citizenship, leadership and life skills of youth through mostly experiential learning programs. The 4-H motto is To Make the Best Better, and its slogan is Learning while Doing. For more information call Pat Flores at 361-741-8802 or e-mail ericfschool@.com.

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Gonzales Family Church Assembly of God

320 St. Andrew

Assemblies of God

Places of Worship
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712 Crockett, Luling

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Dewville United Methodist

West of FM 1117 on CR 121

1817 St. Lawrence St. Gonzales

First Assembly of God

509 E. 3rd St. Nixon

Church of Christ

Churches of Christ

First United Methodist 426 St. Paul, Gonzales First United Methodist 410 N. Franklin, Nixon Flatonia United Methodist
403 E North Main, Flatonia

Encouraging Word Christian Fellowship

Hwy. 80 in Leesville

1323 Seydler St. Gonzales

Jesus Holy Ghost Temple

1906 Hickston, Gonzales 1805 Weimar, Gonzales

New Life Assembly of God

Corner of Church St. & Jessie Smith St. Gonzales

Church of Christ (Iglesia de Cristo)

201 E. Second St. Nixon

Lighthouse Church of Our Lord New Life Temple for Jesus Christ
Belmont, Corner of Hwy 466 & Hwy 80

Bahai Faith

Bahai Faith Baptist

Church of Christ

E. 3rd & Texas, Nixon

621 St. George St. Gonzales

Harris Chapel United Methodist

S. Liberty St. Nixon

Clark Baptist Church

F.M. 794, Gonzales Hwy. 87 Smiley

Community Church of God

1020 St. Louis, Gonzales

Churches of God

Harwood Methodist Church

County Baptist Church Eastside Baptist Church

Seydler Street, Gonzales

Gonzales Memorial Church of God in Christ

1113 Hastings, Gonzales

North 2nd and North Gonzales, Harwood

River of Life Christian Fellowship

207 Steele St., Smiley 830-587-6500

Henson Chapel United Methodist

1113 St. Andrew, Gonzales

Two Rivers Bible Church

Iglesia Bautista Memorial

Hwy 97 Waelder

St. James Baptist Church

Hwy 80- North of Belmont SE 2nd St. Waelder

1600 Sarah DeWitt Dr., Ste 210, Gonzales

New Way Church of God in Christ

514 St. Andrew, Gonzales

Monthalia United Methodist

CR 112 off 97

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

Leesville Baptist Church

E. of Hwy 80 on CR 121

Saint Paul Baptist Church Shiner Baptist Church

Faith Family Church

Inter-Denominational Pentecostal

Memorial Heights Baptist Church

1330 College Gonzales 100 Capes Gonzales Hwy. 97 Bebe

Avenue F and 15th Street, Shiner

Episcopal Church of the Messiah

721 S. Louis, Gonzales (830) 672-3407

Episcopal

1812 Cartwheel Dr., Gonzales

Smiley United Methodist

1 blk S. of Hwy 87

Faith Temple

First Baptist Church First Baptist Church First Baptist Church

406 N Ave E Waelder

Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church Oak Valley Baptist Church Old Moulton Baptist Church
2287 FM 1680, Moulton

Union Lea Baptist Church

St. Andrew St. Gonzales

Waelder United Methodist

2 blks from Hwy 90 & 97

Hwy 80 (N. Nixon Ave.) Nixon

Union Valley Baptist Church

FM 1681 NW of Nixon

La Os del Evangelio Mission Capilla del Pueblo

W. Central at 87 Nixon

Evangelical

Webster Chapel A.M.E.

1027 Church St. Gonzales

Holy Temple of Jesus Christ No. 2

1515 Dallas, Gonzales

St. James Catholic Church

417 N. College, Gonzales St. John St. Gonzales

Catholic

Camp Valley Full Gospel

7 mi N of Nixon on Hwy 80

Full Gospel

Agape Ministries Living Church

Non-Denominational
Waters Fellowship

Temple Bethel Pentecostal

1104 S. Paul, Gonzales

512 St. James, Gonzales

Life Changing Church of Gonzales

3.3 miles north on 183, Right on CR 235, Right on CR 236

Greater Church

Palestine

Baptist

Primitive Baptist Church

1121 N. College Gonzales

Full Gospel Church

1426 Fisher, Gonzales

Sacred Heart Catholic Church St. Joseph Catholic Church

207 S. Washington, Nixon

605 Saint Joseph St. Gonzales

S of 90-A (sign on Hwy 80)

Greater Rising Star Baptist Church

Providence Missionary Baptist Church

1020 St. Andrew Gonzales

First Evangelical Lutheran

1206 St. Joseph, Gonzales

Lutheran

Bread of Life Ministries

613 St. Joseph, Gonzales

Pilgrim Presbyterian Church

CR 210 off FM 1116

Presbyterian

3rd Ave S of Hwy 87 Nixon

Harwood Baptist Church

North of Post Office

San Marcos Primitive Baptist Church

4 Miles west of Luling on Hwy. 90 P.O. Box 186, Luling 830-875-5305

St Patrick Catholic Church in Waelder

613 Highway 90 East Waelder Hwy 87 Smiley

Abiding Word Lutheran Church, LCMS 1310 St. Louis Belmont United Methodist Hwy. 90-A

Cowboy Church of Gonzales County

J.B. Wells Showbarn El Centro Cristiano Agua Viva of Waelder Sun. Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.

Presbyterian Church of Gonzales

414 St. Louis, Gonzales

Iglesia Bautista Macedonia

St. Phillip Catholic Church

Methodist

201 S Congress Nixon

Stratton Primitive Baptist

FM 1447 9 miles east of Cuero

Christian

Emmanuel Fellowship

Congregation Adat HaDerech Meets on Saturdays and Holy Days, 672-5953

Messianic Judaism

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Community Calendar
E-Mail Your local information to: newseditor@gonzalescannon.com Gonzales Healthcare Systems has scheduled its next childbirth class for 6 p.m. Aug. 30. The class is open to all expectant moms and free of charge. During class we will discuss signs and symptoms of labor, the labor process, pain management methods, care of the newborn, infant CPR and breastfeeding. The class will be taught by one of the OB nurses, Rachel Schramm, RN. Moms are encouraged to bring a support person with them. To RSVP call 672-7581 ext 727, ask for Valerie.

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A benefit to help defray funeral expenses for the family of Channing Flores will be held from noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1 at the Lions Park Pavilion by East Avenue Elementary. Plates are $6 and include chicken, sausage, rice beans and all the trimmings. Any Shiner youngsters interested in livestock judging are invited to join the Half-Moon 4-H group, which meets at 7:40 p.m. Sept. 10 at the United Lutheran Church in Shiner. For details, call 361741-8804. The Caraway Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting Saturday, Sept. 8. Business meeting begins at 10 a.m. For details on location, contact Vera Caraway at 830437-2869 or Diane Ritchie at 830-582-1007. 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 361-5824441. 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.

Expenses benefit

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Gonzales Master Gardeners are pleased to announce their third free public education class. Do you want to know more about Fall Vegetable Gardening? Then our seminar on Aug. 30 is for you, and its free. On Thursday Aug. 30 starting at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, Liz Palfini will be speaking about Fall Vegetable Gardening. Liz is an avid gardener and well understands our local challenges when it comes to vegetable gardening. Liz is an entertaining speaker and an endless source of useful information on growing vegetables. So come along to City Hall at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 30 and enjoy a fascinating talk that will help improve your gardening skills. Door prizes include a free soil test for your garden and many other gifts. For more information contact Carol Bond at 210-2161713.

Free Gardening Seminar

The Sons of Confederate Veterans, Texas Bonnie Blue Camp #869 and Col. GustavHoffmann Camp #1838 will be honoring the soldiers who fought in the War Between The States at the Harwood Cemetery, located at South 2nd Street in Harwood. This memorial will be on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 2 p.m. All participants will be in period clothing. I need to hear from families who have Civil War soldiers buried there. Both Confederate and Union will be honored. For more information, contact Linda Miller at 210-4205461. The Delhi Volunteer Fire Department is having their 3rd annual Gun Drawing and Chili Supper on October 27. To purchase your ticket for a chance to win 9 different guns contact a Delhi Fire department member or call 830-263-1555. We hope you will join us at the Chili cook-off & supper from 4-6pm on October 27th.

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GYSL holds tryouts

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Gonzales Odd Fellows Lodge #38, IOOF, 8th Annual Drawing will be held Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Building on 1405 Conway St., Gonzales. Ticket prices are $20.00 each. 33 Prizes total. Grand Prize #1 is Cabelas $1,000 Gift Card, Grand Prize #2 is Bay Fishing Trip, 3 person, bait included. Tickets available at: Caraway Ford-Mercury, Gonzales; Apache Express Care, Gonzales; Caf on the Square, Gonzales, LeAnn Wolff CPA-PC, Gonzales, Odd Fellows Building, Gonzales, WB Farm & Ranch, Gonzales, Howards, Shiner, Kens Kar Parts, Shiner, Hunter Supply, Victoria or from any Odd Fellow Member.

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Youngsters and coaches with the Gonzales Youth Soccer League converged on the soccer fields at Lions Park Saturday morning for their annual tryouts. Coaches gave those youngsters registering for the program a quick assessment of basic soccer skills. League play gets underway later this month. (Photos by Dave Mundy)

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Victoria County Master Gardener Association. Fall Plant Sale. Saturday, September 8, 2012, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. or until sold out. Veg Pavilion, 283 Bachelor Drive, Victoria Regional Airport across from tower. While you are there enjoy a stroll through

Victoria Master Gardeners

the Victoria Educational Gardens. Dont miss out on your chance to get some great plants at great prices! Flowers, Shrubs, Vegetables, Citrus, Orchids, Bulbs, Water Lilies, Seeds and more! Special Event. Gently used garden art and supplies for sale. Recycled Pots, Garden Art, Birdhouses, Hats and other stuff. Gonzales Master Gardeners. Come Grow With Us. Become a Master Gardener. New class starts September 11, 2012. Contact Alan Marek at 830-857-5820 or Texas AgriLife Extension Office at 830-672-8531. http://gonzales.agrilife.org. The Guadalupe Valley Family Violence Shelter, Inc. (GVFVS) is a non-profit organization providing services

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to both residents and nonresidents 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.

sional, student, stay-at-home parent or retiree, Toastmasters can give you the skills and confidence you need to express yourself in any situation. For more information contact Club President GK Willmann at 830-857-1109 or send email to gwillmann@ gvec.org, or Gerri Lawing at 830-857-1207 or glawing@ gvec.org.

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Come and Speak It Toastmasters Club meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month, from 12-1 p.m. at the Gonzales County Farm Bureau Community Room, located at 1731 Seydler Street. The Toastmasters environment is friendly and supportive whether you are a profes-

Toastmasters meet

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.

Parkinson Support Group

Annual Meeting of the Gonzales County Farm Bureau will be held on Saturday, Sept. 22, at 12 noon at the First Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall in Gonzales. All Farm Bureau members are encouraged to attend. A chicken fried steak meal will be served followed by the business meeting and a program. Please RSVP by calling 672-7518. First Shot Cook Off is right around the corner Sept. 14, 15 & 16 and is in need of judges if you are interested in being one for any or all categories please contact Shirley Breitschopf at 830-857-4142 or Sissy Mills at 830-263-0335. Also, if you have not gotten a hook up for these days call 830-263-0335. Please join us for good food, fun and company. The Gonzales American Legion Auxiliary will meet on Thursday, September 6th at 6 p.m. at the Legion Hall. Girls State Delegates will give their reports along with Boys State Delegates and a pizza supper will be served. All members are urged to attend as an extremely important meeting will immediately follow. A decision will have to be made as to the future of the local organization. Will it continue under new leadership or disband? Your attendance and interest will determine the outcome.

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Judges Needed

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New staff members at Nixon-Smiley High School include Sandra Brown-Band; Dr. Julio Castillo-Spanish; George Green-Ag; Maria Jimenez-Content Mastery; Kenneth King-Government/Coach; Jillian Moreno-Art; Kara Posas-Educational Aide; Grace Ramirez-Custodian; Weldon Raniey-Welding; Nicole Roberts-English; Evelyn Villalobos-Math/Trainer; Donald White-Geography/Coach; and Susan Williams-Special Education;(Courtesy photo)

New staff at Nixon-Smiley Middle School includes: Michael Billings-Science; Sandra Brown-Band; Kimberly Pawelek- Special Education; David Mendez-Health/ Technology/Coach; Lacey Miller-Educational Aide; Tristina Mills - Math; Courtney Patteson-4th grade; Ann Pennell-Counselor; Angie Robinson-PE/Coach; Jeffrey Schievelbein-Language Arts/Coach; Kathy Shults-Language Arts/Coach; and Rocio Venegas-Educational Aide. (Courtesy photo)

New staff at Nixon-Smiley Elementary School include Erin Barrett-3rd grade; Kelsey Fougerat-3rd grade; Ann Pennell-Counselor; Megan Tristan-Kindergarten; Isela Velez-1st grade; Molodra Voelkel-Secretary; and Julie Wubbenna-2nd grade. (Courtesy photo)

Melissa Campbell is the new Cafeteria Cook for the Nixon-Smiley Consolidated School District. (Courtesy photo)

Teachers and staff in the Gonzales ISD were welcomed back to school Friday at the districts annual Vendor fair at Gonzales High School (above and below pics). (Courtesy photo)

New staff for the Nixon-Smiley Consolidated School District include Dawn Bergquist-Literacy Intervention Specialist; Thelma DeLeon-Community Liaison; Brittany Kotzur-Diagnostician; and Lacy Walden-District PEIMS. Not pictured are Shea Sultemeier-Professional Development Coach; Devan Rodriguez-Maintenance/Bus Driver; and Scott Massey-Maintenance (Courtesy photo)

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The Heights of Gonzales held a Back to School Bash on Friday, August 24. The event featured lots of fun activities for kids like the water slide pictured here. Members of the Gonzales Fire Department were on hand to partake of the free hot dogs and judge a dessert contest. (Photos by Cedric Iglehart)

Tips for providing support even when youre far away

Caring for a friend or family member who has cancer is not easy. It may only get more difficult when a caregiver lives far away. Long-distance caregiving may not be ideal for the patient or the caregiver, but its sometimes the only option. Long-distance caregivers can expect their out-of-pocket expenses to be higher, as the cost of travel alone is likely to be considerable. While longdistance caregiving may not be ideal, the American Cancer Society offers the following tips to help men and women entrusted with caring for a cancerstricken friend or family member from afar. * Make sure your loved ones home is safe. When you get the chance to visit your loved ones home, make the most of that visit and ensure his or her home is safe. If the illness has made things more difficult around the house, address any of these issues before you return home. Patients who receive chemotherapy are often weakened after treatment, so it can help to install some grab bars in the bathroom or purchase a shower seat to reduce the risk of falling in the shower. In addition, make sure handrails inside and outside the home are secure. If theyre loose, tighten them so they provide adequate support. * Clean up around the house. Cancer patients may also be too weak to keep up with their chores around the house. A dirty home can be depressing to men and women battling cancer, so clean up around the house to brighten the home and reduce the risk of an insect or rodent infestation. * Be ready for a crisis. No one wants to imagine a situation in which his or her loved one suffering from cancer has an emergency, but caregivers need to do just that. Have someone you can count on nearby to check on your friend or family member if you suddenly cannot reach the cancer patient. Introduce yourself to your loved ones nextdoor neighbor or meet a close friend who lives nearby that you can contact should your friend or family member prove difficult to reach. * Make a list of medications and update it regularly. Cancer patients often take certain medications as part of their treatment and recovery, and caregivers should make a list of these medications, periodically updating the list as the treatment and recovery

process progresses. * Make sure your loved one has a cell phone. Though it might seem hard to believe, some people, especially the elderly, still do not have cellular phones. When serving as a longdistance caregiver, its imperative that you can easily and routinely reach your cancer-stricken friend or relative. Cancer treatment might make it difficult for him or her to get to a land line, so be sure he or she has a cell phone that he or she can carry with them at all times. Program important numbers, including your own number, as well as his or herphysicians and a neighbors or nearby relatives number, into the phone. * Stay in touch with the patients physician. While a physician might not be able to share all the details of your loved ones condition, you can keep in touch with him or her to stay abreast of how the treatment and recovery process is going. A physician can help you tailor your caregiving to best manage the patients needs, adjusting that plan as the treatment and recovery process evolves.

Did you know?

Recent surveys show there are fewer young people and more senior citizens behind the wheel in the United States. According to the National Household Travel Survey, members of Generation Y, who are between the ages of 16 to 34, are driving less. From 2001 to 2009, the average annual number of vehicle miles traveled by Gen-Yers dropped by 23 percent. Some find the process to be a hassle, others are frightened by the prospect of controlling a vehicle, and others are merely taking a green approach to transportation, choosing bicycles or public transportation. There is also the high cost of owning and fuelingup a vehicle today. On the flip side, researchers at the University of Michigan have found that people age 70 and older make up the largest group of drivers on the road -- even higher than those in their 40s and 50s.
Cancer patients, particularly those who are older, might have trouble getting around after treatment. Caregivers can take steps to ensure such patients homes are easier to navigate.

Area & Nation Wide Senior Programs Can Be Very Beneficial. Social Services Director, Patty Benton, at The Heights of Gonzales compiled a list of businesses and organizations she feels offers valuable services to senior citizens. Ms. Benton stressed the list is not all inclusive and that seniors should seek out other helpful services, area discounts offered to seniors, support groups, travel groups, etc in order to live a fun and healthy lifestyle in their silver years.

Helpful Numbers

Gonzales Memorial Hospital (830)672-7581 Gonzales Christian Assistance Ministries (GCAM) (830)672-5566 Social Security Office, Seguin (830)379-8802 Social Security/Medicare (800)772-1213 Food Stamp Program, Seguin (830)379-6525 Gonzales Senior Citizen Association (830)672-7014 Gonzales Senior Citizens Nutrition Site (830)672-2613 Elder Abuse Hotline (800)458-7214 Aged & Disabled Abuse (800)252-5400 Medicare Choices Helpline (800)633-4227 Medicare/Medicaid Fraud Hotline (800)447-8477 Children of Aging Parents (800)227-7294 American Society on Aging (415)974-9600 www.theheightsofgonzales.com - Gonzales; 24 hour nursing care www.medicare.gov/nhcompare - Nursing home information

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Donald Ray Finch was recently recognized by the Texas Funeral Directors Association for 50 years of dedication to the industry. He was cited for his inspiring example of compassion, hard work, and innovation within his community at the organizations annual convention in Corpus Christi .

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Finch began his work in May of 1961 and is proud of his 44-year sole ownership and operation of Finch Funeral Chapels in Nixon and surrounding areas. It has been rewarding for him to treat families as you would want them to treat you. It has always been important to Don to give back to his community and his profession, which has included serving as president of the

South Central FDA, his local chamber of commerce, the Nixon Lions Club, and the local hospital district. He held the position of master in his Masonic lodge and in 1975, received the honor of being named Citizen of the Year by the City of Nixon . After graduating from Cuero High School in 1956, he earned a business degree from UT Austin and then attended the Commonwealth College

of Science, obtaining his morticians license. He served in the U.S. Army and on the University of Texas Systems Chancellor s Council; he is an ordained Baptist deacon. Don and his wife, Gladyne have two sons: Troy , whose wife is Janet, and Todd, whose wife is Allison. Their grandchildren are Trevor and Taylor, Benjamin and Claire.

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Nick and Doris Caruso and their son Mark of Mama Carusos Restaurant in Smiley have brought authentic Italian cuisine to small-town Texas. (Photos by Bain Serna)

News and notes: Mama Carusos building fine reputation CATI registration
By BAIN SERNA
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Authentic Italian food, in Smiley? Yes!

there werent many pizzerias in San Antonio in 1976. It was just a to-go pizzeria, but people liked it so much that they would come in and sit down at a picnic table we had in front and in our tiny waiting area and they would eat their or in their cars. Pretty soon we had to rent the building on the side and put in a whole new dining area. The Carusos recently retired, but decided to open up a restaurant in Smiley and continue with their entrepreneul restaurant venture. Their goal is to bring a friendly and tasteful family atmosphere to Smiley. Patrons and restaurant employees affectionately call Nick and Doris mom and pops. Smiley chose us, Doris continued. We retired and were moving away from San Antonio. We wanted to move out to the country; my sister lives here in Smiley. A big part of Mama Carusos authentic Italian taste and feel is Nick Caruso himself. A full-blooded ethnic Italian, Nick is a first-generation Italian-American whose family is from Reggio Calabria, which is a city in southern Italy. For Nick, Italian food is a symbol of family and ethnic pride that is to be shared and enjoyed by all people from all backgrounds. When asked about what makes the restaurant so special, Nick cheerfully quips, Because it is Italian! Ive done a lot of things with my life, Nick reflects. But this is the best. The restaurant business is very satisfying. Its very hard and very demanding, but we enjoy it. Just seeing people happy and getting something good to eat is very satisfying. Nick and Doris son, Mark, has been cooking since he was13 and is a certified chef. A graduate from the St. Phillips School of Culinary Arts, Marks goal is to bring continued experience and professionalism to his familys business. Mark Carusos hands-on culinary dedication and hard-work carries on his family tradition and legacy. Mama Carusos menu offers customers a variety of Italian and American dishes, and prides itself with giving huge, king-sized portions at affordable prices that leave customers full and wanting to come back. Varieties of pizza, sandwiches, soups, salads, desserts, and gourmet coffees are just a few of the menu items patrons can enjoy. All bread pizza dough is made fresh daily, and the meats are sliced fresh daily as well. For the Carusos, food is more than just for merely eating. Rather, food and the dining experience serves as an old-fashioned social function, a function of bringing together people to a table of friendship and acceptance. Mama Carusos Caf and Bakery is located at 205 US 87 in Smiley and is open Monday through Friday from 10 am - 3 pm. For more information call 830-587-6262.

Dont forget the chamber ballots are due in the office Thursday, Aug. 30 before 4 p.m. Mr. Taco is now a 24hour restaurant on Friday and Saturday and the Mariachis are always there on Friday nights. Do you have the right tools? You can find out at the South Texas SHRM Human Resources seminar set for Sept. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at University of Houston-Victorias multipurpose room. Registration fee is $49 and you can check their web site for more information. It is southtexas. shrm.org. Lake Wood will host an open team bass tournament on Saturday, Sept. 29. Entry fee is $100 per team and it is limited to 40 teams, with 100 percent pay back based on those. A maximum of two people per team; individuals may fish alone but must pay the full team entry. Checks should be made payable to Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority. There is a 5 a.m. check-in and weigh in is from 2 to 3 p.m. Contestants must be in line at or before 3 p.m., with no exceptions. First place is $2,000, second is $1,000, third is

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$500 and Big Bass is $500. For more information, call Dennis Weaver at 830-3052244 or go to GBRA.org/ Lakewood. The deadline to enter is Sept. 15 and contestants must launch from the newly remodeled Lake Wood Boat Ramp. The fee for this will be waived for tournament participants. We have entry forms here at the Chamber office. Sept. 1 is the deadline for early registration for the Come & Take It Arts and Crafts booths. After that date that the price will go up for booth space. The office will be closed for Labor Day, Monday Sept. 3. Thursday through Sunday Central Texas Cutting will be held at the J. B. Wells Park Arena and Lone Star Gonzales Livestock Report The Gonzales Livestock 4-H Classic will be held on Saturday at the Show Barn. Market Report for Saturday,
August 18, 2012 had on hand: 1,011 cattle. Compared to our last sale: Calves and yearlings sold steady. Packer cows sold. Stocker-feeder steers: Medium and large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs., $210-$280; 300400 lbs, $185-$197.50; 400500 lbs, $149-$175; 500-600 lbs, $132-$144; 600-700 lbs., $128-$133; 700-800 lbs, $118$124. Bull yearlings: 700-900 lbs, $91-$111. Stocker-feeder heifers: Medium and large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs, $175-$225; 300400 lbs, $148-$169; 400-500 lbs, $139-$147; 500-600 lbs., $122-$138; 600-700 lbs., $114$117. Packers cows: Good lean utility and commercial, $74$79; Cutters, $77-$84.50; Canners, $58-$68; Low yielding fat cows, $64-$74. Packer bulls: Yield grade

SMILEY An authentic taste of Italy has come to small-town Texas, as a new family-owned Italian restaurant business in Smiley finds success in the delicious ethnic cuisine it proudly cooks and serves to its returning customers. Nick and Doris Caruso, along with their son Mark, opened Mama Carusos Caf and Bakery on May 14 in the heart of Smiley. The first summer of business proved a great success as customers easily became regulars to the comfortable Italian dine-in atmosphere, or to the convenient carry-out option to take a taste of Italy to home or work. Nick and Doris Caruso, who have been married for 52 years, learned the details of running and maintaining a restaurant while living in Detroit, Michigan. The Carusos moved to San Antonio in 1976 and opened up a pizzeria to start their restaurant business venture. From the outset, the Carusos believed that quality and classic authenticity in the food they made was the key to being a success. We both could cook, and you know how that goes- everyone that thinks they can cook, thinks they can open up a restaurant and be successful at it, recalls Doris with a chuckle. So thats what we did. We moved to Texas and started a pizzeria, because

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1 & 2, good heavy bulls; $93$101; light weights and medium quality bulls, $83-$89. Stocker Cows: $850-$1,150. Pairs: $1,050-$1,350. Thank you for your business!! View our sale live at cattleusa.com! Nixon Livestock Report The Nixon Livestock Commission Inc. report had on hand, August 27, 2012, Volume, 1,045. Steers: 200-300 lbs, $168 to $178 to $215; 300-400 lbs., $165 to $175 to $215; 400-500 lbs, $141 to $151 to $195; 500600 lbs, $124 to $134 to $150; 600-700 lbs, $111 to $121 to $140; 700-800 lbs, $104 to $114 to $124. Heifers: 200-300 lbs, $137 to $147 to $180; 300-400 lbs, $138 to $148 to $185; 400-500 lbs, $124 to $134 to $162; 500600 lbs, $117 to $127 to $159; 600-700 lbs, $101 to $111 to $136; 700-800 lbs, $96 to $106 to $121. Slaughter cows: $60 to $85; Slaughter bulls: $87 to $100; Stocker cows: $600 to $1,050; Pairs, $540 to $1,580. Notices: We will be closed on September 3, 2012 for Labor Day. Cuero Livestock Cuero Livestock Market Report on August 24, 2012, had 1, 585 head. Had 95 cows and 17 bulls. Again there were not many cows and bulls on hand. The market was essentially the same to a little weaker from last weeks market. Packers took a little off due to slow time of the year. Overall the market did not look much different. The calf market settle back after last weeks up market. Fat calves and bull calves over 550 lbs were $2-3/cwt lower. Bigger steers as well as thinner types were steady with a strong market. Heifers over 550 lbs were also lower by $2/3 cwt. Most calves under 450 lbs were steady but not many calves were weighing in that range. Packer Bulls: Hvy. Wts., $90-$99; lower grades, $82$88. Packer cows: breakers, $65$71.50; boning, $68-$84.50; canners & cutters, $68-$82; light & weak, $40-$70. Palpated dry Cows: $84$106 Pairs: None. Steer and bull calves: under 200 lbs, none; 200-250 lbs. none; 250-300 lbs, $201-$212; 300-350 lbs, $187-$220; 350400 lbs, $175-$200; 400-450 lbs, $159-$194; 450-500 lbs, $156-$180; 500-600 lbs, $139$159; 550-600 lbs, $131-$151; 600-700 lbs, $128-$135; 700800 lbs, $123-$126. Over 700 lbs. bulls, $114$124. Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs, none; 200-250 lbs, $175-$178; 250-300 lbs, $188-$202.50; 300-350 lbs, $159-$175; 350400 lbs, $147-$186; 400-450 lbs, $142-$176; 450-500 lbs, $135-$154; 500-600 lbs, $131$156; 550-600 lbs, $123-$146; 600-700 lbs., $117-$126; over 700 lbs, $117-$124.

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Lease Name: Hilbrich Unit Well No.: 6H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 12,800 feet Direction and Miles: 1 mile south of Sample Survey Name: J.L. Wood, A-473 Acres: 640 API No.: 42-177-32650 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Hilbrich Unit Well No.: 5H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 12,800 feet Direction and Miles: 1 mile south of Sample Survey Name: J.L. Wood, A-473 Acres: 640 API No.: 42-177-32648 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Hilbrich Unit Well No.: 4H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 12,800 feet Direction and Miles: 1 mile south of Sample Survey Name: J.L. Wood, A-473 Acres: 640 API No.: 42-177-32647 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Hilbrich Unit Well No.: 3H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 12,800 feet Direction and Miles: 1 mile south of Sample Survey Name: J.L. Wood, A-473 Acres: 640 API No.: 42-177-32661 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Boedeker Well No.: 6H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 12,200 feet Direction and Miles: 7.2 miles northeast of Glaze City Survey Name: W Hargis, .K. A-282 Acres: 1,717.90 API No.: 42-177-32659 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Boedeker Well No.: 5H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 12,200 feet Direction and Miles: 7.2 miles northeast of Glaze City Survey Name: W Hargis, .K. A-282 Acres: 1,717.90 API No.: 42-177-32660 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Boedeker Well No.: 4H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 12,200 feet Direction and Miles: 7.2 miles northeast of Glaze City Survey Name: W Hargis, .K. A-282 Acres: 1,717.90 API No.: 42-177-32658 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Boedeker Well No.: 3H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 12,700 feet Direction and Miles: 7.2 miles northeast of Glaze City Survey Name: W Hargis, .K. A-282 Acres: 1,717.90 API No.: 42-177-32662 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Southern Bay Operating LLC Lease Name: Newtonville North Unit Well No.: 5H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 17,800 feet Direction and Miles: 19.8 miles northeast of Gonzales Survey Name: P. Hope, A-252 Acres: 855.92 API No.: 42-177-32665 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Lord D Unit Well No.: 5H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 12,200 feet Direction and Miles: 13 miles east of Smiley Survey Name: M. Cogswell, A-144 Acres: 303.99 API No.: 42-177-32666 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Cornfield Unit Well No.: 3H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 12,900 feet Direction and Miles: 0.1 mile east of Sample Survey Name: F. Hoppell, A-280 Acres: 832.44 Lavaca County API No.: 42-285-33656 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Penn Virginia Oil and Gas LP Lease Name: Bryan Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 0.83 miles southeast of Moulton Survey Name: W Chase, A-9 . Acres: 413 API No.: 42-285-33657 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Eagle Ford Hunter Cannon News Services Recent well location reports from the Texas Railroad Commission DeWitt County API No.: 42-123-32853 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Petrohawk Operating Company Lease Name: W Butler A . Well No.: 1H Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 6.62 miles northwest of Nordheim Survey Name: R. Wright, A-478 Acres: 643.73 API No.: 42-123-32857 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Matador Production Company Lease Name: Matador K. Love Orca Well No.: 3H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 13,498 feet Direction and Miles: 10.5 miles northwest of Yorktown Survey Name: F. Gonzales, A-194 Acres: 350.42 API No.: 42-123-32854 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Marathon Oil EF LLC Lease Name: Anne Friar Thomas Well No.: 5H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 18,600 feet Direction and Miles: 8.3 miles southwest of Yoakum Survey Name: J. McCoy Jr., A-30 Acres: 809 API No.: 42-123-32852 Classification: Fld. Dev. Operator: SV Energy Company LLC Lease Name: Lentz Well No.: 1 Field Name: Thomaston Total Depth: 6,000 feet Direction and Miles: 9.3 miles southeast of Cuero Survey Name: R. Amador, A-1 Acres: 206 API No.: 42-123-32855 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O and G Co. LP Lease Name: Musselman Unit D Well No.: 1 Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 17,000 feet Direction and Miles: 10.1 miles west of Yoakum Survey Name: S.P. Middleton, A-36 Acres: 342.69 API No.: 42-123-32858 Classification: Fld. 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Lease Name: Gardien Well No.: 3H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 13,000 feet Direction and Miles: 1.1 miles south of Sample Survey Name: P. Pate, A-374 Acres: 950.02 API No.: 42-177-32635 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Gardien Well No.: 4H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 13,000 feet Direction and Miles: 1.1 miles south of Sample Survey Name: P. Pate, A-374 Acres: 950.02 API No.: 42-177-32641 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Sample Baros Unit Well No.: 16H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 12,750 feet Direction and Miles: 0.1 miles southeast of Sample Survey Name: J.L. Wood, A-473 Acres: 640 API No.: 42-177-32646 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Dreyer Unit Well No.: 18H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 12,400 feet Direction and Miles: 1.3 miles northwest of Dreyer Survey Name: J. McCoy, A-44 Acres: 1,184.45 API No.: 42-177-32644 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Dreyer Unit Well No.: 17H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 12,400 feet Direction and Miles: 1.3 miles northwest of Dreyer Survey Name: J. McCoy, A-44 Acres: 1,184.45 API No.: 42-177-32642 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Boothe Unit Well No.: 7H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 13,100 feet Direction and Miles: 5.9 miles north of Cheapside Survey Name: J. McCoy, A-44 Acres: 1,166.18 API No.: 42-177-326443 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Boothe Unit Well No.: 8H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 13,100 feet Direction and Miles: 5.9 miles

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Resources Inc. Lease Name: Zebra Hunter Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 12,500 feet Direction and Miles: 4.3 miles southwest of Moulton Survey Name: A. Ponton, A-35 Acres: 684.78 API No.: 42-285-33655 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Geosouthern Energy Corp. Lease Name: Renee Unit Well No.: 1H Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 3.78 miles southwest of Shiner Survey Name: T. Toby, A-474 Acres: 456.70 Recent oil and gas completions according to reports from the Texas Railroad Commission DeWitt County API No.: 42-123-32677 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Pioneer Natural Res. USA Inc. Lease Name: Bruns 01 Well No.: 04H Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale) Survey Name: I RR Co, Section 40, A-499 Direction and Miles: 5.1 miles northwest of Yorktown Oil: 463 MCF: 2,027 Choke Size: 11/64 of an inch Tubing Pressure: 7,707 Shut In Well Pressure: 8,015 Total Depth: 18,371 feet Perforations: 13,490-18,371 feet API No.: 42-123-32676 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Pioneer Natural Res. USA Inc. Lease Name: Bruns 01 Well No.: 03H Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale) Survey Name: I RR Co, Section 40, A-499 Direction and Miles: 5.1 miles northwest of Yorktown Oil: 931 MCF: 4,367 Choke Size: 11/64 of an inch Tubing Pressure: 7,567 Shut In Well Pressure: 8,015 Total Depth: 18,181 feet Perforations: 13,480-18,181 feet API No.: 42-123-32675 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Pioneer Natural Res. USA Inc. Lease Name: Bruns 01 Well No.: 02H Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale) Survey Name: I RR Co, Section 40, A-499 Direction and Miles: 5.1 miles northwest of Yorktown Oil: 758 MCF: 3,448 Choke Size: 11/64 of an inch Tubing Pressure: 7,140 Shut In Well Pressure: 8,015 Total Depth: 18,271 feet Perforations: 13,528-18,271 feet API No.: 42-123-32548 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O and G Co. LP Lease Name: Lackey Unit A Well No.: 1 Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale) Survey Name: I RR Co, Section 15, A-277 Direction and Miles: 8.4 miles northwest of Yorktown Oil: 1,075 MCF: 3,723 Choke Size: 14/64 of an inch Tubing Pressure: 5,076 Shut In Well Pressure: 7,200 Total Depth: 18,391 feet

Perforations: 13,456-18,158 feet API No.: 42-123-32507 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O and G Co. LP Lease Name: Thiele Unit A Well No.: 1 Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: F. Gonzales, A-194 Direction and Miles: 10.54 miles northwest of Yorktown Oil: 1,180 MCF: 1,145 Choke Size: 14/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 4,182 Total Depth: 18,320 feet Perforations: 12,983-18,106 feet API No.: 42-123-32541 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O and G Co. LP Lease Name: R W Pawlik Jr Unit A Well No.: 1 Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: H.P. Cook, A-120 Direction and Miles: 12.9 miles northwest of Cuero Oil: 1,519 MCF: 1,581 Choke Size: 14/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 5,692 Total Depth: 17,740 feet Perforations: 13,000-17,215 feet API No.: 42-123-32599 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O and G Co. LP Lease Name: H Mueller Unit A Well No.: 1 Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: W Lytte, A-303 .L. Direction and Miles: 4.2 miles southeast of Ecleto Oil: 1,282 MCF: 1,629 Choke Size: 14/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 4,883 Total Depth: 17,954 feet Perforations: 13,185-17,751 feet API No.: 42-123-32582 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O and G Co. LP Lease Name: J Bowen Unit A Well No.: 1 Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: H.P. Cook, A-120 Direction and Miles: 12.8 miles northwest of Cuero Oil: 1,586 MCF: 2,336 Choke Size: 14/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 6,174 Total Depth: 18,857 feet Perforations: 13,400-18,620 feet API No.: 42-123-32540 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O and G Co. LP Lease Name: Jack Young Unit A Well No.: 1 Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: H.P. Cook, A-120 Direction and Miles: 12.8 miles northwest of Cuero Oil: 1,440 MCF: 1,808 Choke Size: 14/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 6,306 Total Depth: 18,599 feet Perforations: 13,156-18,374 feet API No.: 42-123-32530 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O and G Co. LP Lease Name: Gohlke Unit A Well No.: 1 Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale)

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For Thursday due Tuesday at 5:00 p.m.

EFFECTIVE NOW: ALL FREE ADS WILL RUN FOR 4 WEEKS AND THEN BE CANCELLED. IF YOU WANT THEM TO RUN ANY MORE AFTER THAT THERE WILL BE A TWO WEEK WAITING PERIOD TO GET BACK IN.

EFFECTIVE NOW ALL SERVICE ADS WILL START BEING CHARGED FOR. FOR 25 WORDS OR LESS IT WILL BE $5.00 A WEEK; ANYTHING OVER 25 WORDS IT WILL BE AN ADDITIONAL .25 CENTS PER WORD.

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

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HELP WANTED
excellent organization, attention to detail, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high volume office. Proficiency with MS Office Suite and superior phone skills a must. Knowledge

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of insurance and benefit programs desired. Please fax resume to (830) 672-0018. No walkins or phone calls, please. -------------------------Full-Time position requiring a self-mo-

HELP WANTED
tivated person with a strong work ethic, positive attitude, good people skills, a high-school diploma ( or equivalent), and a clean driving record. Apply in person, with a copy of your resume, at NAPA - Kesslers Auto Supply, 717 St. Joseph, Gonzales. Ask for Crystal. -------------------------TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR FLUX-CORE WELDERS Pass all Pre-Employment Testing including a Welding Test. Please apply in person at Gonzales Manufacturing Company, 2900 Johnson Street, Gonzales, TX. Gonzales Manufacturing offers an excellent benefit package, Paid Holidays, Bonus Programs, Paid Vacation, Medical, Dental and 401K Retirement Program. -------------------------Looking for a fresh start in life? Christian Womens Job

HELP WANTED
Corps of Gonzales County offers free job/life/computer skills for women. Call Sherry Poe at 830-672-6180 or 830-857-4960 for more information about fall semester. -------------------------Immediate Opening Accounting Clerk Must be computer literate & have ability to Multi-Task. Benefits include: Vacation, Sick Leave, Hosp. Ins., Dental, Vision, 401K Retirement. Apply in person at: Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., 1680 CR431, Waelder, TX 78959 or fax or email resume with references to: Fax (830) 540-4284; email: lwbaker@ cmfoods.com. No Phone Calls. -------------------------Part-time position available for Janitor/Floor Technician. Experience Required. Please apply at The Heights of Gonzales, 701 N. Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales, Texas. --------------------------

HELP WANTED
Positions available for Certified Nurses Aides on Memory Care Unit. Special Skills required. Please apply at The Heights of Gonzales, 701 N. Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales, Texas. -------------------------Full-time positions available for Licensed Vocational Nurses and Certified Nurse Aides. Please apply at The Heights of Gonzales, 701 N. Sarah DeWitt, 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,

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Independent Sales Rep.

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TBS in Gonzales, TX accepting resumes for 3/4 time admin. position w/FT possible. Job requires

GARAGE SALES
Garage Sale. Saturday, 7:30-12p.m. 1017 St. Vincent. A little bit of everything. -------------------------Jamaica Garage Sale. Saturday, September 15th. 10 a.m.-? at Sacred Heart Grounds. Accepting Donations. Call Isabel Mata for more information, 672-8034. -------------------------Garage Sale. Friday & Saturday, 8-4. 1104 St. Paul, Temple Bethel Reception Hall. Clothes, kitchenware, misc. items. -------------------------Family Garage Sale. 716 N. College, Apt. 2. Saturday, September 1, 7-Noon. Clothing, toys, knick-knacks.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The Gonzales County Senior Citizens Assoc., Inc. is soliciting bids for their meal preparation for the period 10-1-2012 to 9-30-2013 for all or part of their center. The Gonzales County Senior Citizens Assoc., Inc. reserves the right to reject any or all bids received. Deadline to submit a bid is September 17, 2012 at 12 noon. Interested persons can pick up a bid packet at GCSCA, 818 Seydler St., Gonzales, Texas or contact Sandra Huber, Operations Manager, for bidding procedures and any further information at 830-672-7014.

Invitation to Bid for the City of Gonzales Notice is given that the City of Gonzales is requesting sealed bids for fuel Bid Specifications for Gas and Diesel
Tanks to be supplied by distributor at these locations; 300 gallon tank with stand for gravity fill, Dyed Diesel tank at J.B. Wells. 300 gallon tanks with stands for gravity fill (300 gallon Dyed Diesel). 500 gallon tanks with stands for gravity fill (500 gallon Gas Tank) at Public works. 300 gallon combination tank and stand for gas and dyed diesel, located at golf course Bulk oil tank for motor oil to be filled as per needed. Tanks are to be equipped with digital metering devices. Tanks to be able to be pad locked. Bid cost should be for delivery of gas and diesel to J.B. Wells, Public Works, and Golf Course. The Sewer Plant and Police Department are to supply a diesel generator. Successful bidders must be able to disburse fuel using a credit card type system at a local location, which provides or includes identification of vehicle/equipment, mileage/hours and pin number for activation. Billing should be on a master bill with a break down by department. Bids should be submitted as Cents per Gallons over in Ground. Submit bids to: City of Gonzales P.O. Box 547 820 St. Joseph Street Attn: Candice Witzkoske Gonzales, TX 78629 Bids are to be turned in by September 9, 2012 no later than 5:00 p.m. Bids will be opened on September 10, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.

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CLASSIFIEDS
GARAGE SALES
Huge Yard Sale. Saturday, September 1 & Sunday, September 2. 287 Howard Lane (CR 468). 12 mi. on Hwy. 90 toward Belmont. Turn left on Howard Lane, CR 468. Terminal Cancer patient medical bills. We have womens clothes size Lg-4X, Survey equipment, kitchen cabinets, antique tanks, claw foot bathtub, console TV, comic books, dishwasher, upholstery sewing machine, upholstery material. Too much more to mention.

MISC. FOR SALE

3 cement steps set, 48x21. Like new. Asking $125. 4 cement steps set, 48x28, asking $75. Trampoline, used, good condition, leg base, has no rust, springs in good condition. Tarp in good condition. No safety cage. Asking $60. You haul any items. 830-5404277. -------------------------Clavinova Yamaha Digital Piano w/ bench. Under Warranty. $2,700. Call 830-339-0111. -------------------------Chronic Illness, Medical Bills. Everything reasonably priced. Long list. Must sell by MidSept. or End. Plan to move away soon. Gonzales, 830-2038529, M-F. -------------------------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 830-8325965. -------------------------Unique BBQ Pit, Stagecoach. Includes Electric Rotisserie $275. Call 512-917-4078. -------------------------Gasoline operated Hedger, $125; 5 HP

MISC. FOR SALE

Tiller, $200. Both in excellent condition. 361-208-3565. -------------------------Craftsman Riding Mower. 30 Mower/ Mulcher. 13.5 HP Model 536.270300. Purchased April 2011..used 6 times. Exc. Condition. $600.00. 830-5600238. -------------------------Electric Hospital bed, $150. 5821120. -------------------------Stain Glass Window, white tail deer. $275. 512-9174078. -------------------------Utility trailer. All wired for lights. Current tag. $375. 512-917-4078. -------------------------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. -------------------------Air Framing Nailer. Contractor Series. $75.00. Call 361-7412604.

FARM EQUIPMENT
Mahindra Tractor, 42 hp, like new, $8,500. 830-4814707. -------------------------Want to Buy: Oliver 60 Tractor. V.A.C. Case Tractor. Run or Not. 361-293-1633. -------------------------For Sale: 231 Massey Ferguson Tractor. $9,000. 830-437-2358 or 830-857-0800. (0823-12) -------------------------5 Bale Hay King Trailer & Bale Flipper Loader. Load hay without getting out of truck. Video on baleflipper.com. $13,500. 512-5655927.

FURNITURE
$75. 830-540-3382.

AUTOS
2011 Chevy HHR - Certified - Was $18,499 - Now $15,991. (830) 3034381. -------------------------2010 Jeep Patriot - only 28K miles. Was $19,999 - Now $17,688. (830) 3034381. -------------------------2011 Dodge Grand Caravan, 42K miles -

AUTOS
Was $22,899 - Now $20,988. (830) 3034381. -------------------------2011 Chevy Equinox - Certified - Was $24,388 - Now $21,988. (830) 3034381.

MH FOR RENT
3 mobile homes for rent in Leesville on Hwy. 80. Call 830534-6525. -------------------------FOR RENT: 2bed, 1 bath trailer. New kitchen floor. For more information call Samantha at 830-857-5812.
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MOBILE HOMES
OILFIELD Housing - 5 bedroom/5 bathroom bunkhouse for sale for immediate delivery. 830-305-6926. RBI#36486. -------------------------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 condition. Hwy. frontage. 3BR, all electric, all appliances. Call 830-857-1026.

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Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms has immediate full time position for:
Evening and Weekends. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, reach, and stoop frequently, handle working in wet and

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cold conditions.

MISC. FOR SALE

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, couch & 2 chairs w/horse head & saddle design on them, antique egg incubator, entertainment center, glider rocker, lamp stand w/drawers, booth dining table, planter boxes. 361594-4307. -------------------------Large amount quality items. Everything $85.00; worth about $300. Health problems prevent garage sale. In Lockhart. Mel, 512376-9396. -------------------------For Sale: Scentsy Warmer (Fire Department), never been opened or used. $35. 3 Leather scents, $5.00 each. Dell Keyboard and Mouse. $10.00 set. 830-305-2521.

FURNITURE
Dining room table, solid wood, with six high back chairs and leaf to extend table, $200.00. Large china cabinet, $200.00 . 830672-2604. -------------------------7 pc. dinette, $95; coffee and end table, 475; Rollaway Bed, $35; 37 TV, $15; 2 office receptionist chairs, couch, table, etc. 361-596-4096. -------------------------For Sale: Queensize mattress set, $200; complete desk w/ hutch, $30; Dining Room table with 4 high back chairs, solid wood, $300; Low back swivel recliner rocker, $150. Call 672-3728. -------------------------Small round dining table with leaf, extends to oval. $50. Vintage pub table with extensions, $175. Black metal futon with mattress & cover. Like new.

Benefits include Medical Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Life Insurance, Vacation, and 401K

AUTOS
78 Chevy Pickup, $2,500. 830-4814707. -------------------------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. -------------------------2003 Saturn - Great Gas Saver - $6,988. (830)303-4381. --------------------------

County Road 348, Gonzales, TX. K.P.F.M. is an EOE employer.

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830-540-4516.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

In compliance with V.T.C.A., Texas Local Government 111.007 and 111.0075, Gonzales County Commissioners Court will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on the Proposed Budget - Fiscal Year 2012-2013 on Monday, September 17, 2012, 9:00 a.m., at the County Courthouse, Commissioners Courtroom, 414 St. Joseph Street, Gonzales, Texas. The County Judges Proposed Budget was filed with the Gonzales County Clerk on August 27, 2012. At the conclusion of the Public Hearing, the Commissioners Court shall take action on the Proposed Budget. This budget will raise more total property taxes than last years budget by $559,187 or 8.7757%, and of that amount $218,038 is tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year.

FIREWOOD
For Sale: Post Oak Firewood - year old - size and quantity to fit your need. Delivery available. Call for prices, 830-5404776 or 830-8573273.

HAY FOR SALE

Fertilized Johnson Grass Bermuda Hay. Large round bales. $50. 857-3324.

FARM EQUIPMENT
3. Dirt Scoop, $130, 16 Grain Auger, new, $175, 72 Grater Blade, $175, 4500

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids addressed to the City of Gonzales, will be received until September 25, 2012 @ 2:00 pm (local time) at City Hall located at 820 Saint Joseph Street in Gonzales, Texas 78629 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing all labor, material, tools and equipment and performing all work required for HIGHWAY 97 WELL IMPROVEMENTS. A Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on September 18, 2012 @ 1:30 pm (local time) at City Hall with an on-site visit being a portion of the proceedings. Any bids received after the above-stated date and time will be returned unopened. The contract will be awarded upon vote of the City Council at a regular meeting which will be held at October 2, 2012 @ 6:00 pm (local time). Each proposal shall be accompanied by a Certified or Cashiers Check or a Bidders Bond from a surety company licensed in the State of Texas, in an amount of at least Five Percent (5%) of the largest amount bid, payable to the City of Gonzales, Texas as a guarantee that the successful bidder will enter into a contract with the Owner. Major items of work include the following: The work under this contract shall be for the well improvements located on Highway 97. The improvements include a 3,050 gallon double wall polyethylene tank for HCL and a 1,500 gallon single wall polyethylene tank for LAS, 12 and 16 ductile iron piping and fittings, five (5) concrete foundation pads, two (2) 3-HP pumps, chemical feed systems, retrofitting an existing building, electrical improvements and miscellaneous PVC and C-PVC (SDR-17 and SCH 80) piping ranging from 1 to 3. Copies of the Contract Specifications and Drawings are on file at the City of Gonzales City Hall and at the office of LNV, Inc., 8918 Tesoro Drive, Suite 401, San Antonio, Texas 78217, and will be forwarded to prospective bidders or suppliers upon depositing $40.00 with the engineer, LNV, Inc., for each set of documents obtained. If mailed, an additional non-refundable fee of $10.00 will be required from all prospective bidders or suppliers to cover shipping and handling charges. The payment represents reproduction costs and is non-refundable. We reserve the right to process checks electronically by transmitting the amount of the check, routing number, account number, and check serial number to your financial institution. In case of ambiguity or lack of clarity of the prices in the bid forms, the City reserves the right to consider only unit prices written in words, or to reject the entire bid. The City of Gonzales reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding. Bids may be held by the City of Gonzales for a period not to exceed 60 days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the bidders qualifications prior to the contract award.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids addressed to the City of Gonzales, will be received until September 25, 2012 @ 2:30 pm (local time) at City Hall located at 820 Saint Joseph Street in Gonzales, Texas 78629 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing all labor, material, tools and equipment and performing all work required for 1.5 & 2.5 MG STANDPIPE IMPROVEMENTS. A Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on September 18, 2012 @ 10:00 am (local time) at City Hall with an on-site visit being a portion of the proceedings. Any bids received after the above-stated date and time will be returned unopened. The contract will be awarded upon vote of the City Council at a regular meeting which will be held at October 2, 2012 @ 6:00 pm (local time). Each proposal shall be accompanied by a Certified or Cashiers Check or a Bidders Bond from a surety company licensed in the State of Texas, in an amount of at least Five Percent (5%) of the largest amount bid, payable to the City of Gonzales, Texas as a guarantee that the successful bidder will enter into a contract with the Owner. Major items of work include the following: The work under this contract shall be for the 1.5 and 2.5 MG Standpipe Improvements located in Gonzales, Texas. The major improvements include adding an external 12 inlet pipe to the top of each standpipe from the existing external inlet located at the bottom of each tank and adding three 8 check valves inside 72-RCP vaults outside of the 1.5 MG standpipe. Improvements shall include all work, materials, fittings, pipe, valves, welding, coatings and other miscellaneous items to provide a complete operating system. Copies of the Contract Specifications and Drawings are on file at the City of GonzalesCity Hall and at the office of LNV, Inc., 1101 South Capital TX. Hwy, Suite C-220, Austin, Texas 78746, and will be forwarded to prospective bidders or suppliers upon receiving $40.00 with the engineer, LNV, Inc., for each set of documents obtained. If mailed, an additional non-refundable fee of $10.00 will be required from all prospective bidders or suppliers to cover shipping and handling charges. The payment represents reproduction costs and is non-refundable. We reserve the right to process checks electronically by transmitting the amount of the check, routing number, account number, and check serial number to your financial institution. In case of ambiguity or lack of clarity of the prices in the bid forms, the City reserves the right to consider only unit prices written in words, or to reject the entire bid. The City of Gonzales reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding. Bids may be held by the City of Gonzales for a period not to exceed 60 days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the bidders qualifications prior to the contract award.

Honorable Robert Logan, Mayor City of Gonzales

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CLASSIFIEDS
HOMES FOR RENT
For Rent: 2BR/2BA/2CG home on 183 N. $1,250/ mo., plus deposit. Call 830-857-4458 for information. -------------------------For Rent: 3BR/2Bath, central air/heat, newly remodeled country home at 1714 CR 383 between Gonzales and Moulton. No smoking and no pets in house. $1,000.00/month w/$500.00 deposit. First & last months rent due upfront. References required. Available Sept. 1. 830-2630910. -------------------------House in the country for lease. Large, clean and nice house and nice yard. Lease and deposit required. 361594-3233. -------------------------House for Rent. 3/2, 1,100 + sq. ft. CA/H, remodeled, alarm, furnished, washer/ dryer, fridge included. Flex. lease options. Contact gonzalesrentals@ gmail.com or call

HOMES FOR RENT

830-542-9743. -------------------------3BR/2BA Brick house for rent. 1 mile North of Yoakum. AC, washer, dryer. Large access driveway in & out for truck parking for large bobtails. Oak grove, great for BBQs and entertaining. Available Now. Call 361-2936619, leave message. -------------------------Motel Suites. 2 bedrooms, full kitchen, porch/small yard. $68 nightly, $310 weekly. Crews welcome. Call JR, 512292-0070, 830-8575727. -------------------------House for Rent Completely furnished house, 3 or 2 bdrms, one room furnished as office, one full bath, fully equipped kitchen, microwave, washer and dryer, large storage space, yard maintained. No pets. Cable and Wi-Fi. Near County Clerks office. Convenient for two landmen. $1,250 a month plus utilities. Call 830-672-6265 or 830-857-4251. -------------------------For Rent in Luling. 3 bed, 1 bath, Central Air & heat. $850/month, $600/ deposit. 830-8323163. Earl Landry. -------------------------House for Rent. 302 Lancaster, Moulton, TX. Nice spacious

HOMES FOR RENT

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. $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,

HOMES FOR RENT

TV/Cable and furnished with all bills paid. Please call JR at (512) 292-0070 or (830) 672-3089. -------------------------For Rent to oilfield or pipeline workers 2BR/1BA, CH/A, furnished kitchen in Yoakum. Call 361293-6821. -------------------------3/2, like new 1,800 sq. ft. in Nixon. $1,000/mo. Call 830-857-6921.

FOR LEASE
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)

HOME SERVICES
you have a relative needing exceptional care in San Antonio, please call and ask for Chell, 830-391-4837. -------------------------Hand for Hire, Odd Jobs Done, FREE estimates. Anything you dont want to do, Junk hauling, Tree Removal, Lot clearing, House pressure washing, office help, ranch, farm, lawn & Flower beds, Barbed wire fence repair, gutter cleaning, I do windows. One call does it all. Call Terry (830) 203-1503 or (830) 857-5927.

TRVl.TRAIL. RENT
than motel. Clean, fully furnished, 32 ft. trailers. $300/ a week. Please call for more info & rates. Pug @ 512-9630000 or Dawn @ 512-508-6221.

LIVESTOCK
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. -------------------------MINI-DONKEYS. Great pets, loves people. All ages and colors, some cross designs, 36 tall. 830-672-6265, 830-857-4251, 830672-5152. -------------------------M I N I - G OAT S . (Dwarf Nigerians) 18 to 24 tall. Good weed eaters. Fun to have around. Beautiful silver and white herd sire. (7 left) 830-672-6265, 830-857-4251, 830672-5152.

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

RECREATION
For Sale or Trade: 27 Sailboat, Beam 8, fiberglass. 361561-3335. Ask for Jeff. -------------------------2006 Land Prides 4x4 Recreational Vehicle For Sale. Approx. 200 hours. Honda Motor. Independent Suspension. Windshield and Roof. 4x4. Asking - $4,950.00 in very good condition. Call 830-8574670.

WANT TO RENT
Looking for a nice house in or near Gonzales. 940-2844255.

HOME SERVICES
Willing to do parttime sitting of elderly man or woman after hospital stay or surgery. Take them to local doctors visits, grocery shopping, etc. Call 830-788-7123 for more information. -------------------------Electrical Wiring, Troubleshooting, Repairs, etc. Licensed & Insured. Call 830-437-5747. -------------------------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. 830-203-5072. Call between 9 a.m. & 9 p.m. -------------------------IM LOOKING FOR WORK Im not hiring. Need a job as a Nurse Aide in hospital, Agency or home. Im a CNA & CPR certified and need work in Medical Center. Fredericksburg area ONLY. Full-time. If

COMMERCIAL FOR RENT

Office space for rent. 1,500 sq. ft. Recently remodeled. 314 W. Cone. If interested call 830672-4433. -------------------------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.

LAWN & GARDEN

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

REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE BY OWNER: 3 bed, 2 1/2 bath, single story home in Gonzales. Beautiful wet bar and gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops. Large pantry utility room. 2 car garage with workshop, nice pool and spa, huge covered porches. All on or nearly 1/2 acre. $249,000. Call 210-844-4963. -------------------------Older couple downsizing 15 acres (10 acres fenced), house, 3/1 1/2, Barn, ponds, trees. Wharton County. $137,000. 979-5333262. --------------------------

PETS
Free to good home. German Shepherd mix puppies. Primarly black with Shepherd markings. Mother purebred. Current on shots and wormed. 830-672-2631. -------------------------Free Kittens. Call 672-7094. -------------------------Puppies Half Lab, Half Pyrenees. Free to good home. 830-2031733 or 830-5404485. -------------------------We stock Sportmix Dog and Cat Food, Demon WP for those ants and scorpions. Gonzales Poultry Supply, 1006 St. Paul Street, 672-7954.(TFN)

HELP WANTED

Opportunities at

Great

CHILD CARE
Child care in home. I have 2 openings, Curriculum and meals included. Please call for details. 830-263-0058.

RVS FOR SALE

RV For Sale. Older unit. 5th wheel. $2,900. Contact Richard, 830-5566905. -------------------------Ford Motorhome. 44,000 orig. miles. All working. $2,995. 830-857-6565.

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LIVESTOCK
Black Limousin and Angus Heifers and Bulls, Gentle Increase your weaning weights. Established breeder since 1971. Delivery available 979 5616148 -------------------------Nanny Boer Goats (adults). Pkg. Deal $500.00 (5) or $125 each. 830-5600238. -------------------------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. -------------------------FOR SALE: 4 year old Angus Bull. 830875-2524. -------------------------WANT TO BUY: Any

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.

TRAVEL TRAILERS FOR RENT

Travel trailer for rent. Fully furnished and ready for move-in. Located in local RV park with cable, pool, laundry. Weekly $300.00 or if paid by the month $1,100.00. All bills paid. Call Debbie at 830-263-4356 or email soldbydebbie@hotmail.com for details. -------------------------Furnished Travel Trailer for rent in 4L RV Ranch. Available immediately. $350 week or $1,000 month. Call 830305-6926 for more info. -------------------------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. -------------------------Travel Trailers for rent. Located at J.B. Wells, Gonzales, Texas. Cheaper

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Human Resources 603 W. Central, Hwy. 87, Nixon, Texas

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WANTED: Bobtail Truck Driver Day & Night Positions Available Requirements: Class A CDL with HazMat/Tanker Endorsements Must be at least 25 years of age Insurance, 401K and vacation included Applications available at: Schmidt & Sons, Inc. 2510 Church St. Gonzales, Texas 78629 www.schmidtandsons.com (830) 672-2018 John Clark @ ext. 112

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Chief Probation Officer

The 2nd 25th Judicial District Community Supervision and Corrections Department and Juvenile Probation Department (serving Lavaca, Gonzales and Colorado counties) is accepting applications for the position of

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Full-time position Equipment Operator, water distribution, wastewater collection department. This is a skilled service-maintenance position. Work involves maintaining, repairing and installing new water and sewer lines, meters, fire hydrants, pumps and plumbing systems at all city facilities. Perform related duties as required and ability to operate equipment needed to perform these tasks. Class B-CDL required. Must be available for on call duty every fifth week. Starting pay $23,664.00. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance, retirement program and paid leave. Applicant must be able to pass a pre-screen drug test and physical. The City of Gonzales is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all interested parties to apply. Applications available at the citys website, www.cityofgonzales.org. Please complete an employment application and take to City Hall or mail to: City of Gonzales Attn: Payroll Dept. P.O. Box 547 Gonzales, TX 78629 NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE

EquipmEnt OpEratOr

Send resume, transcript, and references to Judge W.C. Kirkendall, 113 River St., Suite 102, Seguin, Texas 78155 and Judge Dwight Peschel, Guadalupe County Courthouse, Seguin, Texas 78155. Job description and qualifications available by calling 361-798-4353.

Chief Probation Officer/Director.

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APTS. FOR RENT

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Gonzales Public library

Part-time position, 19 hours a week, must be flexible for scheduling and able to work Saturday mornings. Basic computer and good public relation skills a must. Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System a plus. The City of Gonzales is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all interested parties to apply. Applications are available at the citys website, www.cityofgonzales.org. Please complete an application and take to City Hall or mail to: City Hall City of Gonzales Attn: Payroll Dept. P.O. Box 547 Gonzales, TX 78629

Part-time assistant Librarian

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REAL ESTATE
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.

FARM & RANCH

cattle pens. Shiner ISD. Possible owner financing available. 361-648-4090 or 361-935-1109.

MISC. SERVICES
Plumbing Repairs. All Types of Plumbing. Master Plumber. Reasonable Rates. Please Call 713-203-2814 or 281-415-6108. License #M18337 -------------------------A/C & Electrical side jobs: New installs, A/C maintenance, Condenser changeouts, Residential & Commercial at affordable prices. Please call David anytime at 830263-1747. -------------------------No Limit Accessories David Matias, Owner 830-263-1633 1026 St. Paul St., Gonzales Window Tinting, Commercial. Call for appointment. -------------------------Need a monument or marker? Save $$ on monuments, markers. High Quality. Less Cost Monuments & Markers. 1405 Conway St., Gonzales, the IOOF Building. 830-8578070.

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.

FARM & RANCH

Modern home on 165-acre ranch located between Gonzales and Shiner on paved road FM 443. Highly improved with scattered oak trees, improved grasses, hay field, cross fencing and stock tank. Recently updated 2,300 square foot home, 3BR, 2BA, two live-in areas. Property includes large hay barn, equipment building shop and

WANTED
WANTED: Acetylene Gas Regulator for welding torch. 437-2232.

MISC. SERVICES
Lucky Shots by Dee. Need Family Portraits, Family Reunions, Birthdays, School Pictures, Weddings, Etc. 830-857-1495 -------------------------Electrical wiring, troubleshooting & repairs. 830-4375747. --------------------------

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vManufactured home in excellent condition, about 1900 sq. ft., 3bed/2bath, large kitchen, located on 5 acres with many oak trees. County water and GVEC elec. Ready for move in. Fronting Hwy. 304, 2 miles north of Hwy. 90 and about 16 miles from Gonzales. Owner/Agent. Price...........................................................................................$99,500 vGONZALES 3/2 new construction, 707 St. Francis...........$199,500 vGONZALES 3/1, 108 1/2 St. Francis St................................$40,000 vGONZALES 3/2.5, 1714 Gardien St.......REDUCED........$220,000 vGONZALES 1006 Seydler St., 2 bed/2 bath, on 2 acres..........$120,500 vWAELDER 97.44 acres, 4BR ranch house, great house, oil/gas income, Ranching/Investment.....................................................$750,000 vGONZALES 28 acres, 2 story, 3BR, 2 Bath custom built home..... .................................................................................................$375,000 vWAELDER- 10 acres, has utilities.......................................$65,000 vREDROCK Good homesite, hunting, and investment opportunity. Property includes producing oil well with $24K annual production revenue and Seller will negotiate the sale of mineral rights...........$895,000 vFLATONIA- 2 lots (one corner) 100x125............$11,000 for both vGONZALES Income producing poultry Breeder Farm with 50 ac includes Tyson contract and 1600 sq. ft. home...owner/agent.....$1,100,000 vGONZALES For Lease: 10 to 20 acres, about 5 miles south of Gonzales, just off Hwy. 183.

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I guess that we will have our last bit of Hurrah on Labor Day. We used to not start school until after Labor Day. There is so much going on that students have to start practice way back in the first part of August. Be careful in the school zones. Kids are not paying attention to where they are going. There is too much excitement in the air. I took a look over on the Apache Band Booster Facebook site and it has a big schedule detailing which workers are supposed to be working at what times at the Concession Stand. On August 30th, this Thursday, at 7:30 PM, The Pit and Percussion work. On Sept. 4th , Tuesday, Anybody, TBA for Jr. High Scrimmage; and Sept. 6th Thursday, 5PM, Flutes, Clarinets and Flags. They will also be selling memberships to the band boosters for only $15.00. Grandparents, aunts, and uncles, you all need to support these kids. If anything gets changed on that schedule, I claim all innocence. The first Sunday of every month is Communion Sunday at the Belmont United Methodist Church. The fifth Sunday at BUMC is Celebration/ Song ServiceA delicious breakfast starting 8:15am on every fifth Sunday. Mark your calendar for September 30th. September 9th is Grandparents Day. It would be good if you would at least remember your grandparents with a hug and a hand written card at least. September 15ththis is the third Saturday of September-the Belmont Volunteer Fire Department BBQ and Auctioncheck with Kenneth and Gail Schauer and Bob Kidd on how you can help. Our Volunteer Fire Department is a very important part of our community. It takes money to keep it functioning and up to date. This date is rapidly approaching. Remember to circle that date of October 13th for the Leesville Country Fair. Vicki Oncken has got her energy wings on so we had all better watch out. Please lift the following people up in your prayers: Justin Klosel, Joe Kotwig, Alma Hastings, Paul Villareal, Glenn Malatek, Christian, Diana Garcia, Terry Bowman, Mr. Bill, Michael Barnard, Sergio Domingo Rodriguez, Jesse Esparza; Bill and Marie Lott, Doris Hewell, Sarge Dunkin; Louise Jones, Aunt Georgie Gandre; Danny and Joyce Schellenberg, Velma and Bobby Bullard; Jon Bullard and family; Mildred ONeal, Doug Walshak, Selma Vickers, Charlie, Landis, Gene Robinson, Keith Glass, Timothy Black, Jack Black, Teresa Wilke, Sandi Gandre, Rev A. C. Newman, Aunt Betty Gandre, Linda Nesloney, Marie Schauer, Esther Lindemann, Anna Lindemann, Tony Black, Susie Hale, Noreen Soefje, Lanny Baker, Norman

Schools back in session: watch for school zones!

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Family
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going to do it during the day, then watch where you are walking. Those copperheads dont give you any warning and blend with the ground really well. Well folks we have a preacher in the family, and we need to get him off to a proper start. Trey Daum the son of Tommy and Ceretta Daum will be ordained in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of American on Sunday, September 9th, 2012, at 3PM at Peace Lutheran Church in New Braunfels. All of the friends and family are invited to this service. The church is at 1147 S. Walnut, New Braunfels, TX (right across the street from Wal Mart, right off of IH35 going toward SAuse the Walnut exit) There is a big party afterwards. Trey Daum has been called to pastor a church in Springfield, South Dakota. He wants to thank all of the family and friends for their love and support through the years. I guess we had better all go give Trey a big send off because I, for one, am not going to South Dakota and freezing. Since the Heinemeyers and friends empty out half the city and county of Gonzales, I guess New Braunfels better get prepared. Congratulations Pastor Trey. It is too long a story to tell now so I will let you ponder it for a week. Samson took my ring off my finger during the night and lost it and now he can only find half of it. It is very troubling. Have a great week, watch out for the kiddos. God bless. Have a good week, good luck to all of the school kids, teachers, and parents, and God Bless. It sure is a good thing that I love Hugo. He stole my whole package of peanut butter cheese crackers when I was otherwise occupied and carried them across the bed and proceeded to eat them. He wasnt going to share them either. Twerpt was patiently lying down on the bed about a foot away from Hugo. So I had to rescue my crackers so Twerpt and I could have some to eat. Have a good week and God Bless.

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Wundt, Lucy Jones, Ann Bond; Case Martin, Marguerite Williams, Shirley Dozier, Matt McGrew,The family of Joyce Black; The family of Brother A. C. Newmann; Please pray for rain; For our military and their families; For the victims of the shooting in College Station, and pray extra for the last incident in Afghanistan. Sorry, it was Mamie Nickels that has the birthday not Mamie Nesloney. I looked at that name upside down and backward when I wrote and said to myself that just doesnt look right. Well it is no wonder it didnt look right because it wasnt right. I dont know what kind of fauna, or dust or fumes they have in San Antonio but it just does not fit in with my constitution. I had to brave the elements to see one of my dear doctors and I came home in the dourest of moods. My head, my hair, my toes that are not even there hurt. My right leg aches from hitting the brake, and I was not even driving. We went to see Johnny Bush in concert at the Texas Theatre in Seguin. He is 78 years old and still going strong. That theatre has been renovated so nicely. Dotsy sang several of her songs, and Justin Trevino, Rance Norton, Frankie Miller head lined with him. His daughter Gaye Lynn was there with one of his grandsons. I bought one of his books in where it tells of his struggles on how he lost his voice for thirty years and finally found a doctor who diagnosed it as spasmodic dysphonia. He gained the ability to speak and sing again. What a wonderful thing that was for a singer to get his voice back after thirty years and to be able to sing again. We send our condolences to the family of Bro. A. C. Newmann who passed away at the age of ninety. Bro. A. C. loved to preach, sing, and talk. We enjoyed him living right up the road from us. Evelyn would talk about music and baking when I sold Avon and Watkins and always wanted Vanilla Extract. You would find Bro. AC sitting on the bench inside WalMart while Evelyn shopped. He would be talking to anybody that came near. He was pretty interesting so that was not bad listening. He will certainly be missed by his family and friends. Ryan McGlothine over in Leesville did not come out too well after his encounter with a copperhead snake. It bit him multiple times on his big toe/foot and he ended up in an Austin hospital after that escapade. Do not be walking outside after dark barefooted and if you are

New Cannon family member

The Gonzales VFW Hall served as the setting for a fun-filled wedding Saturday, Aug. 25, as Dorothy Voigt became the bride of David Breeze Gast. Dorothy is The Cannons business manager and ad salesman and the staff at The Cannon wishes the new couple all the happiness they can handle! (Photo by Dave Mundy)

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Survey Name: F. Leal, A-304 Direction and Miles: 4.3 miles northwest of Nordheim Oil: 922 MCF: 4,544 Choke Size: 14/64 of an inch Tubing Pressure: 7,227 Shut In Well Pressure: 8,190 Total Depth: 18,685 feet Perforations: 13,889-18,477 feet API No.: 42-123-32570 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O and G Co. LP Lease Name: Franz Unit A Well No.: 1 Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale) Survey Name: I RR Co, Section 12, A-613 Direction and Miles: 6.4 miles northwest of Yorktown Oil: 654 MCF: 3,758 Choke Size: 14/64 of an inch Tubing Pressure: 5,739 Shut In Well Pressure: 6,666 Total Depth: 18,645 feet Perforations: 13,974-18,441 feet API No.: 42-123-32482 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O and G Co. LP Lease Name: Butler Unit B Well No.: 1 Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale) Survey Name: F. Leal, A-304 Direction and Miles: 4.5 miles northeast of Runge Oil: 631 MCF: 3,149 Choke Size: 21/64 of an inch Tubing Pressure: 3,310 Shut In Well Pressure: 7,920 Total Depth: 18,832 feet Perforations: 14,006-18,607 feet API No.: 42-123-32474 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal

Operator: Geosouthern Energy Corp. Lease Name: Cantu B Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: J. Meissner, A-345 Direction and Miles: 1.53 miles southeast of Westhoff Oil: 1,089 MCF: 1,357 Choke Size: 11/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 7,115 Total Depth: 18,221 feet Plug Back Depth: 18,173 feet Perforations: 13,209 feet-18,153 feet API No.: 42-123-32531 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Geosouthern Energy Corp. Lease Name: Arnot A Well No.: 2H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: J. Ross, A-413 Direction and Miles: 3.13 miles southeast of Westhoff Oil: 672 MCF: 1,770 Choke Size: 9/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 856 Total Depth: 19,157 feet Plug Back Depth: 19,088 feet Perforations: 13,459-19,067 feet API No.: 42-123-32751 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Marathon Oil EF LLC Lease Name: Leske-Lott Unit Well No.: 2H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: S. Pharrass, A-377 Direction and Miles: 4.5 miles southeast of Westhoff Oil: 759 MCF: 3,635 Choke Size: 12/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 8,000

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Total Depth: 18,405 feet Perforations: 13,643-18,282 feet API No.: 42-123-32566 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Pioneer Natural Res. USA Inc. Lease Name: Schorlemer 02 Well No.: 02H Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale) Survey Name: W. Putman, A-381 Direction and Miles: 4.2 miles northwest of Yorktown Oil: 446 MCF: 2,393 Choke Size: 10/64 of an inch Tubing Pressure: 7,405 Shut In Well Pressure: 8,515 Total Depth: 18,301 feet Perforations: 13,670-18,301 feet Gonzales County API No.: 42-177-32447 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Boyles Unit Well No.: 16H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: W. Simpson, A-426 Direction and Miles: 10.8 miles southeast of Cost Oil: 1,732 MCF: 1,920 Choke Size: 30/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 1,906 Total Depth: 19,463 feet Plug Back Depth: 17,374 feet Perforations: 11,552-17,361 feet API No.: 42-177-32464 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Boyles Unit Well No.: 2H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: W. Simpson, A-426 Direction and Miles: 10.9 miles southeast of Cost Oil: 1,400 MCF: 1,522 Choke Size: 32/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 363

Total Depth: 17,027 feet Plug Back Depth: 16,945 feet Perforations: 11,445-16,922 feet API No.: 42-177-32488 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Steen-Scruggs Unit Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: J. Dillard, A-177 Direction and Miles: 9.8 miles southeast of Cost Oil: 1,910 MCF: 1,512 Choke Size: 28/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 1,769 Total Depth: 16,439 feet Plug Back Depth: 16,360 feet Perforations: 11,196-16,355 feet API No.: 42-177-32355 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Merritt Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: J. Elder, A-206 Direction and Miles: 8.4 miles southeast of Cost Oil: 1,393 MCF: 516 Choke Size: 30/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 976 Total Depth: 15,324 feet Plug Back Depth: 15,238 feet Perforations: 9,790-15,233 feet API No.: 42-177-32374 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Merritt Well No.: 9H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: Merritt Direction and Miles: 7.3 miles southeast of Cost Oil: 925 MCF: 357 Choke Size: 32/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 580 Total Depth: 15,044 feet Plug Back Depth: 14,958 feet Perforations: 9,467-14,953 feet

API No.: 42-177-32501 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Henkhaus Unit Well No.: 9H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: B. Fulcher, A-536 Direction and Miles: 14 miles southeast of Cost Oil: 4,138 MCF: 4,872 Choke Size: 30/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 3,834 Total Depth: 16,329 feet Perforations: 12,107-16,236 feet API No.: 42-177-32502 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Henkhaus Unit Well No.: 10H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: B. Fulcher, A-536 Direction and Miles: 14 miles southeast of Cost Oil: 3,546 MCF: 5,592 Choke Size: 32/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 3,096 Total Depth: 15,632 feet Plug Back Depth: 15,545 feet Perforations: 12,199-15,475 feet API No.: 42-177-32503 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Henkhaus Unt Well No.: 11H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: B. Fulcher, A-536 Direction and Miles: 14 miles southeast of Cost Oil: 4,138 MCF: 5,136 Choke Size: 28/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 3,720 Total Depth: 14,990 feet Plug Back Depth: 14,904 feet Perforations: 12,262-14,881 feet API No.: 42-177-32534 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Boyles Unit Well No.: 3H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: W. Simpson, A-426 Direction and Miles: 10.9 miles southeast of Cost Oil: 1,438 MCF: 1,621 Choke Size: 30/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 641 Total Depth: 16,946 feet Plug Back Depth: 16,856 feet Perforations: 11,257-16,851 feet API No.: 42-177-32311 Classification: Fld. Dev. and

Horizontal Operator: Geosouthern Energy Corp. Lease Name: Carson A Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: R.H. Wynn, A-474 Direction and Miles: 8.11 miles northeast of Westhoff Oil: 761 MCF: 533 Choke Size: 1.125 inches Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 4,740 Total Depth: 16,420 feet Plug Back Depth: 16,298 feet Perforations: 12,072-16,280 feet API No.: 42-177-32463 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Rosetta Resources Operating LP Lease Name: Alede Dubose Well No.: 2 Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: J. Humphrey, A-266 Direction and Miles: 5.3 miles southwest of Encinal Oil: 942 MCF: 948 Choke Size: 14/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 4,200 Total Depth: 17,977 feet Perforations: 12,439-17,252 feet API No.: 42-177-32567 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Penn Virginia Oil and Gas LP Lease Name: Rock Creek Ranch Well No.: 11H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: J. McCoy, A-46 Direction and Miles: 9.77 miles southeast of Gonzales Oil: 562 MCF: 378 Choke Size: 12/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 2,122 Total Depth: 14,916 feet Perforations: 11,150-14,717 feet Lavaca County API No.: 42-285-33618 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Geosouthern Energy Corp. Lease Name: Carol Unit Well No.: 1 Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: T. Toby, A-474 Direction and Miles: 3.57 miles southwest of Shiner Oil: 725 MCF: 945 Choke Size: 11/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 5,315 Total Depth: 18,215 feet Plug Back Depth: 18,111 feet Perforations: 12,225-18,095 feet

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GONZALES Optimism springs eternal to start each new high-school football season unless you happen to be the guy in charge of the team. For the head coach, its sound strategy to be something of a pessimist. Ricky Lock knows Apache faithful have high hopes entering the 2012 campaign after posting an 18-4 record over the last two seasons and getting glowing pre-season predictions from various corners. But as the field boss, he tempers his optimism. We have some concerns entering the season, said Lock, whose Apaches open the season at 7:30 p.m. Friday at home against the Victoria East Titans. Were like everybody else, we have concerns about depth, were still looking for people to step up. Were a work in progress, we knew it was going to be like that, he added. Theres a lot of new blood in there. The Titans, a Class 4A club a year ago, are doing some rebuilding of their own under coach Roland Gonzales, who is replacing legendary 40-year veteran Mickey Finley. East went 7-5 last season and brings back 41 lettermen, nine of them starters. We get thrown to the

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things about our secondary and a few things we need to work on coverage-wise (in scrimmages against Hallettsville and Columbus), Lock said. I thought our inside play was really good, nobody ran the ball effectively against us. Things are a lot different playing on Thursday night and playing on Friday night, things happen so much faster. He said hes been pleased by the development of linebackers J.T. Miller, D.J. wolves pretty quick early in the schedule with Victoria and Bastrop, Lock mused. We watched (East) in the scrimmage last weekend. Theyve got tremendous amount of team speed, and theyre big up front. It will help us long run playing against better competition. For all that offenses usually earn the headlines, Lock said his biggest area of concern in facing East is the defense. We did learn some

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Gonzales, Francisco Diaz and Morgan Martinez. We lost all four of our starters from last year, so its all new there, he said. Miller, he was a down lineman last year. The Titans biggest threat is wide receiver Deondric Lofton, whos listed at 6-feet and 175 pounds but Lock says plays more like hes about 6-3 or 6-4 with speed. They like to get him by himself, try and hit the home run with him 4-5 times a game. Hell be a challenge, he said. The slot men, David Boyd and sophomore Jonathan Ortega, also have considerable speed and will present a challenge for the

Apache secondary, Lock said. They like to do a lot of that jet sweep, throw little bubbles out to them, he said. They moved the ball real well against Cuero, they just fumbled. One positive for the Apaches in countering the speedy Titan receivers will be the return of free safety Zack Lopez, who was held out of both scrimmages this summer because of a minor injury. He gives us another dimension, Lock said. In addition to his leadership back there, when he hits you, you know it. The Titans scored on two long touchdown runs APACHES, Page C2

Area Game of the Week The Cardinals squeeze past Gonzales, 3-2, in scrimmage Bulldogs eager to set

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Nixon-Smiley at Flatonia
A win in your opening game does a lot for your confidence and can set the stage for the rest of the season. Last year, Flatonia started out with losses in their first two games and ended the season with a 4-6 record. Flatonia will host the Nixon-Smiley Mustangs at Bulldog Stadium at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow for both teams 2012 opener. Confidence is key in this game and getting a win is important because winning breeds confidence, said Flatonia head coach Chris Freytag. Last year, the Mustangs came away with a 36-33 win in overtime against the Bulldogs. The past two years, this game has been close, Freytag said. NixonSmiley is a very physical football team and are wellcoached. They replaced the players they lost from last season and I believe they are a better football team this year. Football teams do not always win games, but that does not mean goals are not met. You can play well and still lose the game. In that case, it still can be satisfying to the coach, Freytag said. Flatonias offensive line will have to be play very well for the Dogs to be able to properly execute their multi-faceted offense. We need to protect the football and have no turnovers, Freytag said. Miguel Grifaldo and Jose Cedillo will help anchor the Flatonia offensive line. The Dog defense will go up against a run-heavy Nixon offense that just might mix in a couple of passes in the game.

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I feel our defense looked good in the scrimmages, Freytag said. We need to make sure we fly to the football to stop Nixons Wing-T offense. It will be a challenge because they will run a lot of play fakes and play-action passes. We need a lot of three-andouts and keep their offense off the field. Look for defensive end Mitchell Mica and linebacker Marcus Mica to be just two of the players on the Flatonia defense who will make contributions on stopping the Mustangs offense. For the Mustangs, they will be looking to build on the progress made during their two pre-season scrimmages. Our goal for this first game is to make sure we continue improving, Mustangs head coach Carlton McKinney said. We have gotten better over the course of our first two scrimmages. The Mustangs have some inexperience on both sides of the ball. McKinney said the quarterback position will be manned by a sophomore as will some of the running back positions, and several juniors on the defense do not have a lot of varsity-level experience. Another area for Nixon to watch is how to deal with any adversity that pops up in the game. We need to make sure our players do not get down on themselves if things do not go well, McKinney said. Flatonia will be a formidable opponent for the Mustangs. I think they are solid with majority of the kids returning and the team is in the third year of Coach (Chris) Freytags offense, McKinney said. For the Mustangs offense, it will be about good execution. We have to do all of the little things correctly, and we must have no turnovers in the game, said McKinney. The Nixon running game should be paced by running back Miguel Hernandez, fullback Jared Van Auken and running back Tristan Newman. Van Auken will also start at middle linebacker and help with the defensive effort. The Nixon defense will have a challenge ahead with the tendency of Flatonia to both run and throw the football, led by Zane Ponder who excels at receiver but also can play running back with success. We cannot give up the big play, McKinney said. We must recognize when Flatonia makes adjustments on offense, when they go to multiple-receiver sets or line up with three in the backfield.

Cameron Smith tries to wiggle his way out of this tackle by a Cardinal defender during Gonzales scrimmage with Columbus last Thursday. The Apaches were outscored by the Cardinals 3-2. (Photo by Mark Lube)

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GONZALES Gonzales football coach Ricky Lock saw some good things and some not so good things Thursday night. The Gonzales football team scrimmaged the Columbus Cardinals at Apache Field in both teams final preseason scrimmages before the regular season opens tomorrow. Columbus came away with 3-2 win, scoring once in the controlled scrimmage and twice more in the live-quarter portion. Lock said the Apaches had a couple of issues on defense, including not lining up correctly. We had the wrong guy making the call on defense, he said. Our linebackers have to take charge. We did it right all week in practice and then got it wrong five times in a row, tonight. He said the defensive alignment mistakes are

fixable. The Apaches had some pleasant surprises on the offensive side of the ball. One of those was freshman running back Alyas Ramirez. Alyas did well for a freshman, Lock said. I did not run Cecil (Johnson) too much tonight but he showed his spark and we know what he has. Lock added the offensive line played well as a whole. The defense was without the services of Zack Lopez, Coltin Russell and Chris Garcia. We got a few guys who are banged up, Lock said. We have to roll with that because every team gets injuries. He said the team needs some of the seniors to step up and be leaders. We have 25 seniors, and I do not have to say a whole lot to them about gearing up. They will be ready to roll. Columbus brought a spread offense to the scrim-

mage, similar to what Gonzales saw in its previous scrimmage against Hallettsville. Victoria East, Gonzales first opponent, also runs a spread offense. Each school had their first, second and thirdteam offenses on 15, 10 and eight-play drives. The Cardinals went offense first and Columbus scored on its first drive, a seven or eight-play by the first-team offense to go up 1-0 in the scrimmage. The Gonzales first-team defense held the Cardinals out of the end zone on the next drive which lasted around seven plays. The second-team Columbus offense was unable to score in 10 plays. The third-team Columbus offense was also prevented from crossing the goal line by the defense. The first possession by the Gonzales first-team offense ended in nine plays without a score. Cecil Johnson got a GONZALES, Page C2

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about how we will hold up over four quarters. Ganado at Hallettsville The Brahmas welcome the regional finalists from 2011, the Ganado Indians. Brahmas head coach Tommy Psencik said it will be a good matchup for Hallettsville. On offense, Hallettsville must be balanced. We have to be able to throw the ball well, he said. We must establish a running game to keep Ganados defense off balance a little. On defense, Hallettsville will have one major priority stop the run. That will prove to be difficult as the Indians have a couple of big lineman who can clear the way for the running backs. Tight end Thomas Parks (220) and tackle Roman Leal (around 300), when Ganado runs, they run right behind them, Pscenik said. Other players on the offense for the Indians are running backs Clay Vesely, Kenny Kocian, Kaleb Leal and Benny Garcia. Key players on the defense are lineman Roman Leal, lineman Michael Garcia and Vesley at defensive back. Pettus at Shiner St. Paul St. Paul and Pettus have had some good battles the last several years. Obviously, we want to get off to a good start, said Cardinal head coach Jake Wachsmuth. We want to have a good week of practice leading up to the game. The play of St. Pauls offensive line will allow the team to control the football and get some yards for the running backs and other skilled positions. Pettus brings a Wing-T offense to town. We have to learn what Pettus does in the course of this week and take away their best plays, he said. We will need to know where their best players are at all times, St. Paul faced NixonSmiley in the first scrimmage and was scheduled to play Flatonia and Hallettsville, but St. Paul withdrew because of injuries and other health concerns. Wachsmuth said everyone should be healthy for Fridays game against Pettus. I thought we looked good against Nixon and we will build off of that, he said. Sacred Heart at Yorktown The defending TAPPS 1A/2A state champions kick off their season at UIL Class 1A Yorktown. Yorktown will look a little different this year. They are more of a power team this year, said Sacred Heart coach Pat Henke. They had a lot of speed last year and still have some speed this year. The Wildcats return 10 starters from a 5-6 team a year ago that were bi-district finalists. Yorktowns main threat on offense is dual-threat signal caller Derek Franke (455 yards passing, five touchdowns, 610 yards rushing and eight scores). Wildcats main defensive players are lineman Lane Strieber and end Dustin Metting. Their defense is going

The regular season starts for local high school football teams this week and every opponent for the teams seem to be a tough or intriguing matchup. Universal City-Randolph at Luling The optimistic Eagles will start the season against the Ro-Hawks on Friday. I think our guys are ready to play for real, Eagles head coach Colby Hensley said. They have worked really hard and I think they are on the verge of doing something special. He said he is expecting Randolph to be a challenge for Luling. I think on offense, being able to execute will be the big thing, Hensley said. If one guy does something wrong, it could result in a three-and-out for us. The Ro-Hawks will line up in a Wing-T offense and pound the football on the ground. Our defense will need to read the key and make good tackles, Hensley said. Randolph is loaded with running backs including Damani Phillips (First Team Alll-District with 703 yards and 10 touchdowns), Leo Blount, Alonzo Barclift, Josh Carrico and Bryan London along with quarterback Vincent Faust. Barclift is the leading tackler on defense with 103 last year, at linebacker. Shiner at Industrial Once again, the Shiner Comanches will lock horns with Industrial. Been a tough game for us the last couple of years, Shiner head coach Steven Cerny said. They have handled us. Hopefully, we can turn things around. Industrial has had a strong defensive line in the last several seasons. We will have to make sure we come off our blocks well, Cerny said. We need to be consistent, follow our assignments and take care of the ball. Cerny said he is also concerned about Industrials big offensive line versus the Comanche defensive line. We will see how well our defensive line can hold up against their offensive line, he said. Overall, on defense, we have to fly to the ball. I feel we have more speed but they have more strength. While Shiner does not know a lot about this years Industrial team, Cerny hopes the fact that the two teams have played each other in the recent past will help his club have an idea of what they are going up against. Industrials offense will be led by fullback Will Knopp (310 rushing yards, four touchdowns) and running back David Franz (429 yards, three touchdowns). Two players to watch on the defense are end Mason Davis (60 tackles) and defensive back A.J. Rosas (two interceptions). As they near the first game, the Comanches are doing alright. I think we are a little ahead offensively even though we have a new quarterback and new offensive line, Cerny said. We are a little behind on conditioning so I am concerned

to be very physical, Henke said. Sacred Heart had three turnovers on offense in their last scrimmage against Tidehaven. We cannot turn the ball over three times against Yorktown, Henke said. He said defensive discipline is imperative when defending a triple-option team like Yorktown. Someone has to cover the fullback, the quarterback, the pitch man well. If you are not disciplined on defense, they can pop a long run on you, Henke said. He said the first game is always a fun one because the team can see where it is at after the first several weeks of practice and two scrimmages. Sacred Heart is a little experienced with one offensive and four defensive starters back, but is not a young team with a lot of Ian Maxwell competes for the Gonzales Apaches during their season-opening juniors and seniors on the cross country meet, held last Saturday morning at Independence Park. (Photo by Mark Lube) team. Yoakum at Columbus The Yoakum Bulldogs open the 2012 campaign by heading up to Columbus to play the Cardinals. Columbus is a familiar opponent as Yoakum played them last year to open the season. Yoakum got by the Cardinals ,19-16. I think they are a wellcoached team and have gotten better as they are learning a new system, Yoakum head coach Brent Kornegay said. He said the key for the Bulldog offense will be to sustain drives and protect the football. I told the kids it will take all 11 offensive guys on the field playing well to be successful, Kornegay said. The Cardinals have switched their offense from a power-running game to a spread system. We will have to play assignment football and run to the ball, he said. We have to be physical and do a better job of defending the screen pass. Key players for the Cardinal offense is running back Royce Caldwell (1,257 running yards, 19 touchdowns), Darius Stevens (531 receiving yards, five touchdowns). Darion Shorter and running back Eugene Shorter also figure to provide some offensive yards. On defense, defensive back Cameron Stovall will anchor the defense as he had 59 tackles and two interceptions in 2011. The Dogs are progressing nicely, according to Kornegay. Our offense is further along right now than anticipated, Kornegay said. Our defense is learning some new things and they are coming around. Wharton at Cuero The Gobblers open the season by hosting the Wharton Tigers, a regional semifinalist team from last season. They are a good football team, Cuero head coach Travis Reeve said. Wharton has a good quarterback and is returning several defensive players from last year. Wharton will be a good opponent for us. Key thing for the Cuero offense, as for every high school team this week, is to play crisp and error-free. Always, we need to execute well what we do, PREVIEW, Page C5

Gonzales harriers open season by hosting relays

By MARK LUBE
sportseditor@gonzalescannon.com

GONZALES A couple of area cross country teams started their regular season with a relay. The Gonzales cross country team hosted a relay event Saturday on the north side of Independence Park. Runners from Gonzales, Luling, Yoakum, Karnes City, Goliad, Pflugerville, Cedar Park, Bastrop Tribe Consolidated and La

Grange attended the meet. The varsity divisions were formatted as a threerunner, six-mile relay. Each runner ran one mile twice. The cross country meet went extremely well with several of the girls and boys receiving medals, Gonzales coach Cully Doyle sald. This was a great meet for us early in the season. It built a lot of confidence in the kids when they won medals among some great teams.

The competition was great as Class 4A power house Cedar Park and Class 5A school Pflugerville High School came down to run in the relay-style cross country meet held at Independence Park in Gonzales. Doyle said he was pleased by the performances of the Gonzales runners. The kids did amazing for their first cross country meet of the season, he XC MEET, Page C5

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couple of carries and quarterback Matt Hillman had a couple of completions to tight end Cameron Smith and wide receiver Darnell Arnic. The drive ended with a Columbus interception of a Hillman pass. The following Gonzales drive lasted about six plays. Arnic got the ball on an end-around and Johnson got a couple of carries. Hillman threw complete to D.J. Gonzales and threw another interception on the next play. The Apache second-team

offense drove down the field for a score. Gonzales had four straight carries to start things off. Quarterback Morgan Martinez then completed a pass to Eddie Gonzales. Ramirez got a carry, Gonzales ran the ball again and then Ramirez sliced through the Cardinal defense for the 32-yard touchdown run. Ramirez and another freshman, Jaime Tejas, took turns running the football for the Tribes third-team offense. In the two-quarter, running-clock part of the

scrimmage, the Columbus defense forced a three-andout on the first possession for the Apaches. The Cardinals then drove 65 yards in eight plays, getting a short five-yard toss for the touchdown and went ahead, 2-1. The Apaches answered immediately as Johnson took the handoff and turned on the afterburners for a 70-yard score to tie the scrimmage at 2-2. The Cardinals scored the final touchdown with 9:43 left. Gonzales will host 4A Victoria East while Columbus will welcome the Yoakum Bulldogs to town.

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against the Gobblers, and got a third score during a timed two-quarters game simulation on an 18-yard run by quarterback Cameron Schultz. They run a two-quarterback system, ones a little better passer, the other (Schultz) is a better runner, Lock said. Hes a little bigger, around 200 pounds, hes a load. The Apaches, meanwhile, have fewer concerns offensively. We know we can run the ball, thats our bread and butter, said Lock. During the scrimmages we did a lot of stuff, we tried to work the ball around and pass a little more, because if you cant get it outside and down the

field, sooner or later everyones going to start packing it inside on you. The offensive line of Zach Perez-Clack, Damien Airhart and Miller, Jordan Johnson and Tyler Filla could be the best the schools had, and with veterans Cecil Johnson and Lopez working out of the backfield, moving the chains seems unlikely to be an issue. But the Apaches spent time in the scrimmages and summer workouts developing a couple of additional weapons for quarterbacks Matt Hillman and Martinez: sophomore Darrance James and tight end Cameron Smith. Camerons turning into a pretty good tight end, Lock said.

Hes tall and hes pretty fast, hes got good hands and hes tough to bring down. James is also developing rapidly, Lock said. Hes got some moves, he said. Hes shown pretty good hands so far. Lock said his staff has preached conditioning, especially for the early part of the schedule, and Friday may be the test of how well theyve succeeded. Theyre (East) gonna be bringing 50-60 kids over here, and well be suiting out 36, Lock said. Weve got a lot of people working both sides of the ball. Weve got a lot of young men who are gonna have to play roles they didnt have to play last year as far as playing on both sides of the ball.

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Lady Apaches get first look Yoakum prevails in Sinton Tourney at La Grange in tourney
By MARK LUBE
From coaches reports
sportseditor@gonzalescannon.com

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Volleyball Roundup

SCHULENBURG The Gonzales volleyball faithful got a little preview of district Thursday afternoon in the Schulenburg Tournament. The Lady Apaches played a non-district contest against one of their new District 26-3A opponents in La Grange. The Lady Leopards swept Gonzales 25-17, 25-15, during Pool 1 action. Later in district, the Lady Apaches will definitely know what to expect from La Grange and should have a little more fortune. La Grange will come to Gonzales on Oct. 2 and the Lady Apaches will make the return trip on Oct. 12. Gonzales went ahead 2-0 in the first set on the serves from libero Carly Bozka. The Lady Leopards managed to tie the match before Gonzales went up 3-2 on the play from Cassidy La Fleur. After La Grange had gone back in the lead, the Lady Apaches tied the game at 5-5 with a kill from Allison Raley. The Lady Leopards went up 13-10, on a kill by Madison Kneseh, and service from Rebecca Proske and Hannah Gereche. La Grange later went on top 16-12, but Gonzales continued to battle, getting a kill from Kendall Fougerat to close down to 16-13. The Lady Leopards then scored five of the next six points, and the Lady Apaches got two straight points, one on another play from Fougerat. La Grange then used a

The Lady Apaches Kendall Fougerat (left) and Lindsey Akers rise up in a block attempt against a La Grange attack Thursday afternoon in the Schulenburg Tournament. Gonzales fell to the Lady Leopards in two sets during pool play. (Photo by Mark Lube) 4-1 run to close out the set. Breanna Homer opened the second set with two kills for La Grange to give them a 3-0 lead. The Lady Leopards hung on to the momentum to go ahead 10-4. A kill by Shayla Simper broke the La Grange run and Gonzales got two more points after that. The Lady Apaches later closed the gap to 12-10 before the Lady Leopards recorded seven of the next 10 points. La Grange then used 6-2 run to close out the second game. Gonzales overall record fell to 4-6 following the loss to La Grange.

Hallettsville gets the better of Anderson-Shiro in pool play

By MARK LUBE
sportseditor@gonzalescannon.com

SCHULENBURG Always strive to finish stronger than you started. Hallettsville fell to Anderson-Shiro 2-0 (16-25, 20-25) Thursday morning in Pool 2 play of the Schulenburg Tournament. The Lady Brahmas were just a little slow at the start but worked hard to step up their efforts. We started flat and were poor on serve-receive in the opening game, said Lady Brahmas head coach Karen Darilek. Hallettsville had a better fight in the second set, but still came up short. We did not give up, Darilek said. We had some defensive lapses. The Lady Owls opened up the first set with a 10-3 advantage, including an ace by Ashton Washington. Hallettsville pulled a couple of points back and later battled back to within 17-14 on service by Morgan Mitchon and a kill by Heather Henneke. Anderson-Shiro then went on an 8-2 run to close out the first game, getting a kill from Kelsey Coronado and ace from Taylor Mason. The Lady Brahmas got the second set off to a good start, going ahead 5-2 on serves from Mitchon. Anderson-Shiro rallied for a 6-5 lead on service from Washington.

Morgan Mitchon overhead passes a Anderson-Shiro serve while Alicia Grahmann (6) looks on. (Photo by Mark Lube) Hallettsville came back with two kills from Cassidy Targac and serves from Henneke helped give the Lady Brahmas an 11-6 window. The Lady Owls scored seven straight, getting kills from Audrey Moody and Crystal Serres. Targac helped Hallettsville tie the game at 13-13 and Anderson-Shiro went into the lead with eight of the next 11 points. Hallettsville broke the run on the play by Emma Wick and eventually came within 22-19 before the Lady Owls 3-1 run to end the second set.

The Yoakum Lady Bulldogs fell to Edcouch-Elsa in the Sinton Tournament, 19-25, 20-25. Callie Witte had 17 assists, two digs, one ace and five points; Lesley Seidenberger had 11 kills, six digs, one assist, one ace, one block and two points; Jaccari Hights had three blocks and three points; Latrice Brown had six kills, four digs, one ace and three points; Faith Hagan had four digs, one assist and three points; Shelby Pesek had nine digs and one point; Lexi Williams had one dig and Danielle Pohl had seven kills, one assist and two blocks. Yoakum rebounded with 25-16, 25-20 sweep of Refugio. Pesek had eight digs, two aces and 10 points; Pohl had four kills, one dig and one block; Witte finished with 13 assists, three kills, two aces, eight digs, one block and 11 points;Hights had four kills, two digs and two blocks; Hagan had seven digs, two assists, one block and eight points; Brown had four kills, five digs and one assist, and Seidenberger had four kills, two digs, two blocks, one assist and one point. On Saturday, Yoakum won 25-14, 25-14 against Sinton in Gold Bracket play. Witte had two kills, 16 assists, five aces, three digs, one block and eight points; Seidenberger had nine kills, one assist, four aces, one dig and eight points; Hights had one kill, two digs, one block, seven points; Brown had seven digs, four kills, one point; Hagan had three assists, two aces, four digs, one block, eight points; Pesek had four digs and Pohl had seven kills and one block. Yoakum played Taft in the semifinals, winning 25-17, 25-10. Witte had 18 assists, four aces, three digs, one block, six point; Seidenberger had 11 kills, two aces, three digs, one block, nine points; Hights had two kills, one dig and four points; Brown had four kills, one assist, one ace, seven digs and five points; Pesek had one kill, one ace, one dig, two points, and Pohl had six kills and two blocks. The Lady Dogs squeezed by Corpus Christi Moody, 25-19, 25-22, in the Gold Bracket final. Witte chipped in two kills, 15 assists, three aces, 13 digs and seven points; Seidenberger had eight kills, seven digs, six points; Hights had three kills, one assist, two aces, one dig, two blocks and four points; Brown had eight kills,one assist, seven digs and one point; Hagan finished with one kill, three assists, one ace, eight digs, one block and five points; Pesek had one assist, 15 digs and two points; Pohl had three kills and four blocks. Seidenberger was named All-Tournament Player. After winning the Gold Championship game, Yoakum improved to 8-6 on the year. On Tuesday, the Lady Dogs fell to Port Lavaca Calhoun in five sets (17-25, 25-22, 25-23, 18-25, 10-15). Witte had 30 assists, 18 digs, 10 points, four kills, two aces; Seidenberger had 18 digs, 16 kills, 10 points, five assists, three blocks, two assists; Hights had

14 points, five kills, three digs, three blocks, one ace; Brown had 15 kills, 14 digs, seven points three aces, two assists, one block; Hagan finished with 11 digs, five assists, four points and one block; Pesek had 12 digs and one kill; Pohl had seven kills, six blocks, one assist. After Tuesdays match, Yoakums record is 8-7. We fought a hard match against a very successful volleyball program, Yoakum coach Alisha Boysen said. We overcame some things that we have been working on and still have a few things to tweek. We are making good progress towards achieving our goals for district. The Yoakum junior varsity fell in three games, 2325, 25-22, 22-25. The freshman Lady Dogs fell in two sets, 11-25, 9-25. The Nixon-Smiley volleyball team defeated Universal City-Randolph 3-2 (25-21. 25-18,15-25, 9-25, 15-7). Devon Tristan had 14 kills, seven digs; Alena Alvarez had eight digs, six assists, one ace; Hailey Boatright had four blocks, three kills, three assists; Abigail Scarbrough had two kills, two assists, one dig; Treca DeLeon had 22 digs, one assist; Miranda Carrillo had two digs; Kelby Henderson had seven digs, three kills, one ace; Savannah Martinez had four kills, one dig; Megan Guerra had 14 assists, three digs; Meagan Stone had three digs, two kills, one assist, and Jennifer Flores had 14 digs one ace. The Flatonia Bulldogs were swept by Schulenburg, 17-25, 14-25, 17-25, on Aug. 21. Savannah Flood had three aces; Abigail Schacherl had two aces, three kills, six assists and two digs; Kimberlyn Michalec had one ace, two kills; Chandler Fike had three kills, two blocks, two digs; Meredith Pavlica had two kills, two blocks; Katie Steinhauser had one kill; Alanis Ribera had two assists, one dig; Crystal Rodriguez had three digs and Elena Gomez had one dig. On Thursday, Flatonia started play in the Schulenburg Tournament, playing Giddings in Pool 2 play. The Lady Dogs fell, 2025, 13-25. Fike had one ace, atwo kills, two blocks and seven digs; Pavlica had two kills, three blocks; Steinhauser had two kills, one dig; Schacherl had two kills, four assists, two blocks and two digs; Rodriguez had one kill, three digs; Ribera had four assists, two digs, and Flood finished with two digs. Columbus swept Flatonia 25-10, 25-5, in the Lady Dogs next game. Rodriguez had one ace, one dig; Schacherl had one ace, two assists, one kill; Fike had one kill; Steinhauser had one kill; Ribera had two assists; Gomez had one dig and Brooke Migl had one dig. In its third game, Flatonia fell to Hallettsville, 1425, 16-25. Ribera had three aces, two assists; Flood had one ace, one block; Schacherl had one ace, two kills, one assist, one block and a dig; Steinhauser chipped in two kills; Fike had one kill, two digs; Pavlica had one kill; Michalec had one block and one dig; Migl had three digs. ROUNDUP, Page C5

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The Great Outdoors

The story goes there was a loving couple in Montana that enjoyed camping in the mountains. The husband was an avid hunter and the wife tended the kitchen, livestock, and camp chores during his forays afield. For numerous years this gentleman tried to draw a Rocky Mountain Goat tag to no avail. Then he finally hatched a plan that his wife should also apply for a license. As luck normally dictates, low and behold the wife drew a goat tag with her first application. So the next year they both clambered into the peaks looking for goats. For four days they crawled across craggy ledges and glassed. Then on the eve of the fourth day they found a nice billy. The couple stalked into range, set up for the shot, and then the wife handed the rifle to her husband. The killing report barely stopped reverberating when a voice from behind them spoke, Mam, I thought you were supposed to do the shooting! Montana game warden John Babcock was known throughout the wilderness. Those who reject authority cussed him, but the folks who appreciate law and order respected him. It was

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Looking Down from the Saddle
Herman Brune
ings in the area. The situation behooved him to stay horseback, then tie-up under a tree, and sit with his binoculars in hand. He was covering four miles in every direction. Then one year the grapevine whispered Babcock had acquired early retirement. Legend relates that a bureaucratic yard-dog, in the Hungry Horse District, deemed necessary to dress down the warden over a trivial matter. A commotion broke out and a secretary investigated. The Lone Wolf had snatched the yard-dog across his own desk and was astraddle the cur in the middle of the office floor now we were getting a new game warden. Early that next season, my hunters were scattered along Crystal Ridge. Each of them surveyed unique terrain and while they waited, my notion was to poke around elsewhere. Crystal Ridge runs north and south. At the north end, on the east side, is a pass that divides Gateway Creek from the East Fork of Strawberry Creek. It was my idea to peer across the pass onto the opposing mountainside where Id previously seen elk and mule deer. In typical fashion to changing seasons in the high country a cloud drifted across the ridge and pelted me with sleet. A boulder the size of a small house offered shelter and I eased behind the granite wall. At the base of the rock was a dry haven overlooking the trail through the pass. Our camp was on Gateway Creek, a mile or two to my right, and not far from camp was a Forest Service cabin named Sabado. It was an old sheepherders camp from days gone by. Now it is used periodically by the Forest Service Rangers and game wardens. Within minutes of taking my seat a lone rider approached from Gateway Creek. At the same time another group of our hunters rode up the trail from the East Fork of Strawberry Creek headed back to Gateway. It was intriguing for me to watch all the riders converge in the pass. First the lone rider dismounted and then the hunters dismounted. Then the hunters began searching their pockets and began displaying their hunting licenses. The lone rider pulled a ledger from his saddlebags and copied the credentials. After a few more minutes, the hunters remounted and continued down the trail to camp leaving the rider once more alone. He put his ledger back in the saddlebags and then stood still. He remained at his horses hip and slowly turned around. His head moved back and forth, and the thought struck me, he feels me watching him! I raised up, then walked from beneath the boulder into open ground, and waved. With quick dexterity the rider stepped into the saddle and came up the slope. He didnt seem amused, and it took his horse awhile to reach me. Who are you? he asked. Herman Brune, I guide for the outfitter you just met and Ive got two more hunters up here on the ridge. You have your guides license? Sure are you the new warden? Yep, my names Rod Duty and Ive been sent to take over for Babcock. As he looked at my paperwork I asked another question, Where were you headed? Theres local camps at the head of Strawberry and another outfitters camp at Wapiti Park. I need to

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

common knowledge that he was a Special Forces veteran from the Vietnam war. And he harbored a Lone Wolf persona that intimidated would be lawbreakers. To me, he was a good man that liked the mountain solitude but relished friendly company. He was straightforward, had a ready smile, and clear watchful eyes. We also swapped information about game trails, the weather, and if anything noteworthy had occurred in civilization. One interesting note concerned Babcocks horse leaving tracks in unlikely places. Upon further inspection I realized that while I was hunting afoot and sneaking into hidden locales; he was gaining vantage points to watch all the goings and com-

check those camps and talk to the outfitter, he said. Okay Cmere! and we walked to the northern tip of Crystal Ridge. Youve never been here before? He shook his head. Its already mid-afternoon! Then pointing out the landmarks continued, the head of Strawberry Creek is three hours north from here. And Wapiti Park is across Strawberry Creek and on the other side of Cap Mountain. You cant make that circle in whats left of today. And I dont trust this rain. Best thing to do is go back to the cabin, stoke up the fire, and start early tomorrow. Rod Duty smiled. His demeanor softened and he appreciated the advice. Id made a new friend. Years later a billboard beside a highway near Austin, Texas, proclaims The Eyes of Texas are Upon You. And theres a picture of a game warden with binoculars. Yeah, Big Brother is watching! And despite the negative message, my own fond memories are of tough wilderness wardens that laughed, became our friends, and shared our camps.

Texas Weekly Fishing Report

the reefs in Christmas. EAST MATAGORDA BAY Trout are fair for drifters on live shrimp over midbay reefs. Redfish are schooling in the middle of the bay and best around slicks. WEST MATAGORDA BAY Trout are fair on sand and grass humps on soft plastics and topwaters. Redfish and black drum are fair on live shrimp in Oyster Lake and around Shell Island. PORT OCONNOR Trout and redfish are fair to good on topwaters and live bait over sand, grass and shell in San Antonio Bay. Trout and redfish are fair for drifters working the back lakes with live shrimp. ROCKPORT Trout are fair in the guts and channels on freelined shrimp. Trout are fair over grass while drifting with live shrimp. Redfish are good on piggy perch and shrimp around Mud Island. PORT ARANSAS Trout, redfish and sheepshead are fair to good at the jetty on shrimp and croakers. Offshore is good for dolphin, ling, kingfish and tuna. CORPUS CHRISTI Trout are fair to good on the edge of the spoils on croakers, piggy perch, Gulps and live shrimp. Redfish are good in the potholes on shrimp and croakers. BAFFIN BAY Trout are good on topwaters, croakers and soft plastics around deep rocks and grass. Redfish are fair to good for sightcasters on the flats on small topwaters. PORT MANSFIELD Trout are good on topwaters on the edge of the channel and around sand and grass. Redfish are fair to good while drifting pot holes on Gulps and plastics under popping corks. Offshore is good for kingfish, dolphin, ling and tuna. SOUTH PADRE Trout are good over sand and grass in South Bay on Gulps, DOA Shrimp and live shrimp. Tarpon are showing at the pass. Redfish are good on the flats on gold spoons, Gulps and small Super Spooks. PORT ISABEL Trout and redfish are fair to good on the flats on live shrimp and DOA Shrimp under a popping cork. Trout are good on the deeper edges and flats on topwaters and live shrimp. BRAUNIG Water clear. Black bass are good on crankbaits and RatLTraps near the dam. Striped bass are fair down rigging silver and gold spoons near the jetty. Redfish are fair on perch and shad near the jetty. Channel catfish are good on shrimp and cut bait. Blue catfish are fair on cut bait. CALAVERAS Water clear. Black bass are good on chartreuse spinnerbaits and crankbaits over reed beds. Striped bass are fair on silver striper jigs near the dam. Redfish are fair on crawfish and tilapia along the shoreline. Channel and blue catfish are good on cheesebait, shrimp, and shad. Yellow catfish are slow. CHOKE CANYON Water clear; 8689 degrees; 14.45 low. Black bass are fair on watermelon spinnerbaits and soft plastic worms. White bass are slow. Crappie are fair on minnows. Channel and blue catfish are good on nightcrawlers punchbait. Yellow catfish are slow. COLETO CREEK Water fairly clear; 1.85 low. Black bass are fair on chartreuse spinnerbaits and soft plastic worms. Striped bass are slow. White bass are fair on minnows. Crappie are fair on minnows. Channel and blue catfish are slow. Yellow catfish are slow. FALCON Water clear; 8892 degrees; 39.74 low. Black bass are good on white spinnerbaits. Striped bass are slow. Channel and blue catfish are excellent on cut bait and stinkbait. Yellow catfish are slow. Everyone in a boat must have a Mexico fishing license (if fishing the Mexico side) whether fishing or not. BASTROP Water stained; 8791 degrees. Black bass are good on chartreuse spinnerbaits and RatLTraps. Crappie are fair on minnows and pink tube jigs. Channel and blue catfish are fair on shrimp and stinkbait. Yellow catfish are slow. FAYETTE Water stained. Black bass are fair on chartreuse Carolina rigged soft plastics and small spinnerbaits. Channel and blue catfish are good on cut shad. BOB SANDLIN Water lightly stained; 8489 degrees; 4.39 low. Black bass are fair on medium crankbaits in 68 feet. Deep water brush piles are best later in the day using football jigs or Carolina rigs. Crappie are good on live minnows and jigs over brush piles and mid to deepwater stickups. White bass are good on slabs. Catfish are fair to good on trotlines or juglines with Rednecks Catfish Bait Soap. CADDO Water stained; 8490 degrees; 0.90 low. Black bass are fair on topwaters early, switching to Texas rig soft plastics in green pumpkin later in the day. White and yellow bass are good on slabs and jigs. Catfish are fair on prepared bait and nightcrawlers. All boaters and anglers need to be aware of and compliant with new TPWD regulations to prevent the spread of invasive species. See news release for more information. CONROE Water fairly clear; 8690 degrees; 2.63 low. Black bass are fair on watermelon Carolina rigged soft plastics and RatLTraps. Striped bass are slow. Crappie are good on minnows and blue tube jigs. Catfish are fair on stinkbait and shrimp. FORK Water clear; 8488 degrees; 3.2 low. Black bass are slow on Carolina rigs and football jigs in deeper water. The shallow bite and fishing bridge columns with drop shot rigged Jackall Clone Frys is producing good numbers. Yellow bass are fair on smaller spoons along creek channel bends in deeper water. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs over brush piles and around bridge columns. Catfish are good on prepared bait. HOUSTON COUNTY Water clear; 8892 degrees; 1.10 low. Black bass to 5 pounds are good on blue wacky worms near Paradise Island in 5 feet. Crappie are good on minnows around brush in 1014 feet. Bream are good on live worms off grass beds. Catfish are good on trotlines baited with live perch in 20 feet. LAKE O THE PINES Water lightly stained; 8489 degrees; 4.70 low. Black bass are slow on Texas rigged soft plastics and Carolina rigs. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. Catfish are fair on cut shad. All boaters and anglers need to be aware of and compliant with new TPWD regulations to prevent the spread of invasive species. See news release for more information. LIVINGSTON Water fairly clear; 8690 degrees; 0.56 low. Black bass are fair on crankbaits and soft plastics. Striped bass are good but small on pet spoons and troll tubes. White bass are good on troll tubes and pet spoons. Crappie are good.

NORTH SABINE Trout are fair to good under birds and pods of shad on soft plastics. Redfish are good under rafts of shad on topwaters. Redfish are good in the marsh on small topwaters. SOUTH SABINE Trout are fair to good under birds and pods of shad. Trout are good at the jetty on live bait and topwaters. BOLIVAR Trout are good on the outgoing tide at Rollover Pass on MirrOlures, live shrimp and soft plastics. Sand trout and croakers are good on fresh shrimp. TRINITY BAY Trout are good for drifters working pods of shad and mullet. Trout are good on the shell pads around the wells on soft plastics. Trout, redfish and flounder are good at the spillway on live bait. EAST GALVESTON BAY Trout are good for drifters working deep shell on limetreuse and plum plastics. Trout are fair to good on the shell adjacent to the channel on live bait. Birds have worked on calm days. WEST GALVESTON BAY Sheepshead, redfish and black drum are good at the jetty on shrimp and crabs. Offshore is good for kingfish, ling and dolphin. Tarpon have been good along the beachfront. TEXAS CITY Trout are fair to good on the reefs and in the channel on live shrimp and croakers. Redfish and sand trout are fair to good in Moses Lake on shrimp. FREEPORT Trout are good at San Luis Pass on shrimp, MirrOlures and soft plastics. The surf has held trout on live bait and artificials when green water creeps along the beach. Trout, redfish, sand trout and sheepshead are good on live shrimp on

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Wednesday Scramble Comanches make great progress in scrimmage Winners

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Scramble Winners

The first place team at the Wednesday Night Scramble held Aug. 22 at Independence Park Golf Course in Gonzales (pictured above) consisted of: Scott Moeller, William DeWitt, Randy Robinson, Shawn Swiful, Rowdy Rudd, and Landon Allen. The second place team (shown below) was comprised of: Johnny Pollack, Kyle Condel, Dale Holcomb, DeAnn Atkinson, Ryan Atkinson and Jason Condel. (Courtesy photo)

SHINER Shiner football coach Steven Cerny is pleased his football team is better than they were a week ago. The Comanches blanked Luling 5-0 in a scrimmage Friday evening at Comanche Stadium. Four of the five Shiner scores were during the controlled scrimmage. We made a big step in this scrimmage, Cerny said. We were in better shape. In our last scrimmage, we had some dead legs out there and could not see what we had because people were moving so slow. We did a better job of knowing what our rules and assignments were. Cerny said in an actual game, the Luling two-minute offense probably would have posed some problems for the Shiner defense. Shiners first-team offense scored twice in their allotted 20 plays, a 69-yard touchdown run on the option by quarterback Trevion Flowers and 5-yard score by fullback Curtis Caleb. The Comanche second-team offense scored on a 49-yard run by Izador Cerny and on a two-yard plunge by Marcus Coleman. In the live-quarter, Flowers rumbled about 72 yards for his second touchdown of the evening. Jacob Stafford, who played quarterback last year for Shiner, lined up as one of the running backs. We got what we ex-

pected (from our running game), Cerny said. You got Caleb and Stafford with some power, running over people. They punish people when they run and I think for Flowers, there is nothing there and bam, there he goes. That what we were hoping for and hope that is what we will get. The Luling offense struggled against the Shiner defense, but had one highlight play a 50-yard or so run by quarterback Trayden Staton and made a couple of first downs. Our defensive effort was a big improvement from last week, Cerny said. Tonight, it seemed like we were attacking, and that is how we play football. Always moving, being aggressive. On offense, we were making mistakes. Penalties. False starts. Dropped footballs, Luling head coach Colby Hensley said. The nice thing is we were lining up correctly. We just have to be able to execute. Shiners offense made some big plays on the ground, which Hensley attributed to the Eagles not being aligned properly on defense. The kids were making great tackles and hustling and are intense, he said. If the kids can line up correctly, we will be all right. Luling hosts Universal City-Randolph and Shiner travels to Vanderbilt Industrial tomorrow to open the regular season. Both contests are set for 7:30 p.m. kickoffs.

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Reeve said. We need to not turn the ball over. Quarterback Bartee Grissom (1,200 rushing yards, 18 touchdowns; 650 passing yards, five touchdowns) is the trigger man for the Tiger offense. He will share the load with running back Alfred Pinkney. Our defense will need to contain the skilled players and that will start with Grissom, Reeve said. We need to make sure we play good assignment football and play well in the secondary. Key players on Whartons defense are linebacker Ramon Frazier (116 tackles) and defensive back Anthony Ray. The progression plan for Cuero has been on track. We are pleased with the progress of the team, Reeve said. Kids have worked hard and improved. We are not there yet but we just keep getting better. Victoria West at Lockhart The Lockhart Lions start their 2012 campaign by hosting the Victoria West Warriors. Lions second-year coach Paul Kilby is looking forward to the challenge. We have a good opponent in Victoria West, he said. Coach (Leonard) McAngus is in his third year at West and it will be a good game. Lockhart will look to maintain possession of

the ball for long periods of time. We are going to play keep away with our offense and score when we can, Kilby said. Wests playmaker on offense is quarterback Garrett Rother, who threw for 1,629 yards and 13 touchdowns while rushing for another 708 yards and five touchdowns. Running back Chris Franklin will also be a weapon for West. Our defense will have to contain their quarterback because he will make plays, Kilby said. We have to take a bend-not-break approach. Lockhart has some youth on defense and only has two returning starters, one of which is injured. The defense will have to come along in a hurry, Kilby said. It is a little hard to be able to know fully how your team is progressing from scrimmages. Prairie Lea at San Marcos Home School The Prairie Lea Indians kick off their season at San Marcos Home School. The Indians have been moved down to Division II of sixman. Prairie Leas offense will have to smooth execution and should be led by slot back Malik Hawkins. Key players for the Indian defense are defensive end Aaron Garcia, linebacker Dante Ruiz and safety Thomas McDonnel.

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fall season. The league is for players ages 4-15. Registration forms are available online at www. gonzalesyouthsoccer.com. Registration deadline is Aug. 25; practices start Sept. 4 and the first game will be Sept. 22. For more information, call 830-4335555. New Bowling League forming in Luling A Tuesday Night Mixed Bowling League is forming

at Oil City Lanes in Luling. Joining a bowling league is a great way to improve your game, meet new people and have a fun night out. Tuesday Night Mixed League begins on Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. Teams will consist of four bowlers: men, women or any combination of both. For more information about the Tuesday Night Mixed League, call the league secretary at 830672-9020 or 830-263-4218.

said. I am still very proud of the numbers that are out for the cross country team. I do expect great things from this years team as we head into the season and are able to race each week. The team will surprise themselves at the district cross country meet in late October as long as they stay on the same path with their training. Athletes are getting better each week and it is going to be fun to see the kids progress each week.The athletes are now attending 6:15 a.m. practice before school. Again I am proud of the commitment level these kids are willing to give. Yoakum cross country coach Bobby Vick said the meet was a good way start the season for his runners. It was a good practice day, he said. I think our district is going to be competitive. Meet Results

Varsity Girls 6-mile relay (top 6 teams) 1. Cedar Park 36:17 2. Cedar Park 38:15 3. Cedar Park 38:31 4. Karnes City 40:32 5. Pflugerville 40:38 6. Gonzales 42:20 Varsity Boys 6-mile relay 1.Luling 30:57 2.Cedar Park 31:30 3. Cedar Park 31:41 4. Pflugerville 5. Luling 32:57 6. Goliad 33:59

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Flatonia lost to Anderson-Shiro in the next match, 21-25, 16-25. Schacherl had two aces, four assists, three digs; Steinhauser had one ace, three kills, four digs; Fike had four kills; Flood had Junior Varsity Girls 3-mile three kills, one block; Pavrelay lica had two kills; Ribera 1. Yoakum 23:08 had 11 assists, one dig; Ro2. Goliad 23:35 driguez had three digs. 3. Gonzales 23:50 Flatonia closed out pool 4. Gonzales 24:01 play on Saturday with a 225. Bastrop Tribe Consoli- 25, 25-23, 25-16 win over dated 24:30 Sacred Heart. 6. Gonzales 24:59 Flood had four aces, three kills, one block; RoJunior Varsity Boys 3-mile driguez had two aces, relay one kill, one dig; Ribera 1. Pflugerville 17:38 had two aces, nine assists, 2. Cedar Park 17:42 two digs; Gomez had two 3. Karnes City 18:13 aces; Schacherl had one 4. Pflugerville 18:26 ace, five kills, eight assists, 5. Gonzales 19:25 three blocks and one dig; 6. Gonzales 19:26 Pavlica had five kills, three

blocks; Steinhauser had five kills; Fike had three kills, two digs; Flood had three kills, one block; Michalec finished with one kill, one block; Hilary Koncaba had one dig. The Lady Dogs played Rice Consolidated in their first bracket game, in the Bronze Division. Flatonia won in two sets, 25-23, 2518. Gomez had two aces; Rodriguez had one ace, two digs; Flood had one ace, three kills, one block; Steinhauser had one ace, one kill; Schacherl had two aces, four kills, six assists, two digs; Pavlica had two kills, two blocks; and Fike had one kill, three blocks, one dig. Michalec had one kill, one block; Ribera had five assists, one kill, two digs; and Migl had one dig.

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Shiner Cross Country

The 2012 Shiner High School cross country team. Team members include Whitney Williams, Kaci Jamison, Kristin Schacherl, Tabitha Blaschke, Shanah Pardy, Clarissa Boehm, Ethan Zissa, Daniel Hernandez, Keely McCarthy, Maggie Grosenbacher, Colby Jahn, Rose Egan, Meloni Berger, Ethan Berger, Blake Miraz, Chase Schroeder and coach Michelle Winkwenwerder. (Photo by Mark Lube)

Beck, Keenum get final chances to make Texans

By Nick Scurfield houstontexans.com Texans quarterbacks John Beck and Case Keenum will have a final chance to vie for a roster spot on Thursday night at Reliant Stadium. Coach Gary Kubiak announced Tuesday that backup quarterback T.J. Yates will not play against the Minnesota Vikings in the preseason finale. Beck, a sixth-year veteran, will start the game. Keenum, an undrafted rookie from the University of Houston, will play the entire second half. Its highly likely although not a certainty that the Texans will keep three quarterbacks when they reduce their roster from 75 to 53 players on Friday. Either Beck or Keenum will be the odd man out. Theyve both done their job in camp, Kubiak said on Monday. Two totally different guys; Im talking about a veteran thats had some experience, some starting time, so do we go that direction or do we go with the young man that looks like hes got a bright future ahead of him? Thats probably the toughest thing, but they both handle what weve done fine, and Case has come a long way. Itll probably have a lot to do with the rest of the makeup of the football team, to be honest. A teams third quarterback normally isnt a big deal, but the Texans didnt have a normal season in 2011. They lost Matt Schaub and Matt Leinart to season-ending injuries. They had six different quarterbacks on the active roster and three different starters. Yates, a rookie fifth-round draft pick, was thrust into the lineup in Week 12 after being inactive for the first 10 games. Kubiak left open the possibility Tuesday that the Texans keep only two quarterbacks, depending on what they do at positions like running back, tight end and wide receiver. But considering the Texans have carried three quarterbacks in both of the last two seasons and what happened in 2011, it would be a major surprise if they changed course in 2012. Beck, 31, has started seven games in his fiveyear NFL career. A second-round draft pick out of BYU in 2007, he signed with the Texans in May after two seasons in a similar offense with the Washington Redskins. In his one preseason appearance with the Texans, Beck was sharp against the Carolina Panthers on Aug. 11. He completed 4-of-6 passes for 46 yards (89.6 rating) and led an 11-play, 61-yard touchdown drive on his first series. I want to do the very best I can with every opportunity I get so I can make this football team, Beck said on Monday. Thats my goal right now is to be a Houston Texan. From the day that Coach Kubiak called me and said, I would like you to come out and practice with us, my goal has been to make this football team. So thats what Im focused on is going out and playing the best that I can so they want to keep me around, they feel like I bring something to the table that can help this football team. Be it if its just helping prepare the defense for the

Making Tracks

Yoakums Hannah Bordovsky makes her way through the course at the relay event held at Gonzales Independence Park Saturday morning. For story, see page C2. (Photo by Mark Lube)

opponent they play that week or whatever it may be, I just want my talents to help this football team. Beck is well aware of the situation he and Keenum are in, but he doesnt feel any added pressure. You cant think about whats at stake, he said. You just got to go play ball. Ive been in a lot of situations, and I just try to take that experience and go play ball. You just say whatever happens, happens (and) hope for the best. Keenum, 24, is 3-of-6 for 53 yards (80.5 rating) this preseason. He has played in two games but only had a chance to throw three passes in both of them. Im excited to about getting into a game and getting into a rhythm, Keenum said Monday. A lot of those games were kind of like the four-minute drives where were handing the ball off, trying to run the time off, so hopefully well get in there and be able to get some rhythm with some of the receivers and tight ends and run and pass. Im excited to get into a rhythm with all those guys and really operate the offense for an extended period of time, not just short bursts here and there. Asked what he thinks he needs to show Kubiak on Thursday, the all-time leading passer in NCAA history said he just wants to do my job and try to move the offense and create first downs, and first downs turn into touchdowns. Im excited, Keenum said. I think its a heck of an opportunity. Theres a lot of guys out there that dont get something like this. Ive jumped at every opportunity Ive got, whether its small or big.

Texas Lutheran to face Mexican college in football scrimmage

Cannon News Services SEGUIN The Texas Lutheran Bulldogs take to Seguins Matador Stadium for a 7 p.m. Saturday scrimmage with Monterrey Tech (Mexico). The scrimmage is free and open to the public. The scrimmage will be a game simulation. The Bulldogs come into Saturdays scrimmage with a roster of 114 student-athletes. The Bulldogs open the regular season on Sept. 1 with a road game against Austin College. Kickoff at Austin Colleges Apple Stadium is set for 4 p.m. TLU will have live webcasts of all Bulldogs football games in 2012. Seguin radio station KWED 1580 AM will provide the audio calls. TLU video webcasts can be found at tlubulldogs. com, and KWED audioonly webcasts can be found at seguintoday.com. TLU was the fifth choice in the 2012 American Southwest Conference Preseason Football Poll, and TLUs senior place-kicker Allen Cain (San Antonio/ Stevens) was named the conferences Preseason Special Teams Player of the Year. TLU goes into its final season in the ASC. The Bulldogs and the entire TLU athletics program will transition into the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference following the 2012-13 athletics seasons. Danny Padron starts his third year as the Bulldogs head coach. Padron and the Bulldogs have produced 4-6 and 5-5 records in their first two seasons together. Padron inherited an 0-10 team when he took the job in 2010.

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big business. Later, Thomas Nash, a political cartoonist in New York, started using the donkey to represent the Democratic Party as a whole. If youre a well-traveled person, you might have noticed that the average woman in Scandinavia is taller than the average man in Asia. Only 12 people have walked on the surface of the moon. The framework for the Statue of Liberty was built by Gustave Eiffel, who later became famous for building Paris iconic tower. If youre stopping at a fastfood restaurant for lunch today, you might want to consider the following: It takes a whopping 1,500 gallons of water to produce an average fast-food meal. ***

It was William E. Vaughan who made the following sage observation: To err is human, but to really foul things up you need a computer. Those who study such things say that your brain can store 100 times as much information as a typical desktop computer. In 1930, United Airlines began using the aviation industrys first stewardesses. To qualify for the position, applicants had to be registered nurses. George Washington, Dolley Madison, Thomas Jefferson and Alexander

Hamilton helped to found this country, but that wasnt all they had in common; they were also all big fans of eating ice cream. If you ever hear an orangutan belch, youd better watch out. Thats a warning sign that youre encroaching on his territory. When Andrew Jackson was running for president in 1828, an opponent called him a jackass. Instead of being offended, Jackson embraced the epithet, using the image of a donkey in campaign materials to represent his stubborn refusal to knuckle under to

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